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Monday, May 25, 2015

The Lion King and BC/EFA Raise More Than $3 Million in Grants to Fight HIV/AIDS in South Africa by Thomas Peter

The Tony Award-winning Broadway musical The Lion King, in collaboration with Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, has raised more than $3 million in grants for South African HIV/AIDS organizat…

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Matthew Morrison Rehearses New Single, "Summer Rain" (Video) by Thomas Peter

Special behind-the-scenes video of Broadway and "Glee" star Matthew Morrison rehearsing “Summer Rain,” the new single that was released on iTunes March 8, is now availabl…

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Essay Contest Honors 90th Anniversary of Town Hall by Thomas Peter

Town Hall, which was built in 1921 to serve as a political forum and has since become a showcase for performers, including plenty of Broadway talent, is celebrating its 90th anniversary with…

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Christie Brinkley Talks Chicago With Jay Leno (Video) by Thomas Peter

Supermodel and actress Christie Brinkley recently visited “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” to discuss making her upcoming Broadway debut in Chicago.Brinkley, who will appear in t…

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Nominate Yourself as "Gleek of the Week" in New Contest by Thomas Peter

"Glee" fans now have a chance to prove their love for the hit Fox series on the air.Beginning with the March 8 episode of the music-filled series and continuing through every new ep…

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Lombardi's Judith Light Joins Cast of "Other People's Kids" Pilot by Thomas Peter

Veteran actress Judith Light, who is currently appearing in Lombardi at Circle in the Square Theatre, has been cast in the ABC pilot "Other People's Kids," according to deadline.com.

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Ty Taylor, Lesli Margherita, Brooke Tansley Set for Los Angeles Rocky Horror Concert by Thomas Peter

The Frankenstein Place will take over the Los Angeles music spot BARRE vt March 12 at midnight, when A Very Shamrocky - Rocky Horror in Concert hits the stage.

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Chicago's Court Will Feature Adaptation of Invisible Man, Plus Angels in America, Spunk by Thomas Peter

Court Theatre in Chicago announced its 2011-2012 season March 8.

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Brian O'Byrne Joins "Prime Suspect" Remake Pilot by Thomas Peter

Tony Award winner Brian O'Byrne has joined the cast of "Prime Suspect," an NBC pilot remake of the popular BBC/PBS crime drama, according to deadline.com.

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Brian d'Arcy James Joins Cast of "Smash" Musical Pilot by Thomas Peter

Tony Award nominee Brian d'Arcy James has joined the cast of "Smash," an NBC pilot about the creation of a Broadway musical.

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Following Brief La Cage Stint, Jeffrey Tambor Joins Amanda Peet in NBC Pilot "Bent" by Thomas Peter

Six-time Emmy nominee Jeffrey Tambor, who recently withdrew from the Broadway revival of La Cage aux Folles, has joined the cast of the NBC comedy pilot "Bent," according to deadline.com.

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Lily Rabe Is "Character Approved" By USA Network (Video) by Thomas Peter

A promotional video featuring veteran stage and screen actress Lily Rabe was recently released by USA Network, who chose Rabe as one of their most recent “Character Approved” hon…

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Center Theatre Group Says, "It Gets Better" (Video) by Thomas Peter

Staff members of the Center Theatre Group in Los Angeles recently shot a video in support of the It Gets Better Project, which was started by columnist Dan Savage in response to the recent g…

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Robin Williams, Moises Kaufman, Rajiv Joseph Talk Up Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo (Video) by Thomas Peter

A video featuring interviews with Academy Award winner Robin Williams, Tony Award nominee Moises Kaufman and acclaimed playwright Rajiv Joseph talking up their upcoming Broadway project, Jos…

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Watch (Or Re-Watch) Gwyneth Paltrow in Last Night’s "Glee" (Video) by Thomas Peter

If you missed “Sexy,” the March 8 episode of “Glee,” or you want to watch it again, we’ve got it here for you on Playbill.com!The episode featured a return gues…

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Natascia Diaz, Rebecca Larkin, Terese Genecco Will Celebrate "The Best of NY Theatre" by Thomas Peter

Several Broadway and cabaret veterans will take the stage of the Video Lounge at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center March 12 and 13 to perform and take part in interviews, in “The B…

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Keira Knightley Will Voice Role of Tinker Bell in "Neverland" Miniseries by Thomas Peter

Academy Award nominee Keira Knightley, currently appearing in London's West End in The Children's Hour, has joined the cast of the four-hour Syfy miniseries "Neverland," according to deadlin…

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Julianne Moore Will Play Sarah Palin in HBO Film "Game Change" by Thomas Peter

Academy Award-nominated actress Julianne Moore will play former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin in "Game Change," an upcoming film about the 2008 election, according to deadline.com.

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Daniel Beaty's Through the Night Extends at Off-Broadway's Westside Theatre by Thomas Peter

Through the Night, the solo show written and performed by Obie Award winner Daniel Beaty, has added two performances to its Off-Broadway run at the Westside Theatre, producer Daryl Roth anno…

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Wes Bentley, Jennifer Carpenter, Amanda Seyfried Cast in "Gone" Film by Thomas Peter

Stage and screen actors Wes Bentley and Jennifer Carpenter will co-star opposite Amanda Seyfried in the upcoming film "Gone," according to Variety.

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Wicked Touring Cast Will Offer Wicked Rocks Benefit Concert in California by Thomas Peter

The national touring cast of Wicked will headline Wicked Rocks, a cabaret-style concert, March 21 at 7:30 PM at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa, CA.

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Mario Cantone Joins "A Mann's World" Pilot Cast by Thomas Peter

Stage and screen star Mario Cantone has joined the cast of the NBC pilot "A Mann's World," according to the Hollywood Reporter.

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Sara Ramirez Sings in "Grey’s Anatomy" Musical Episode Sneak Peek (Video) by Thomas Peter

Tony Award winner Sara Ramirez is featured in this short preview clip from the upcoming musical episode of “Grey’s Anatomy.” Broadway veteran Ramirez (Spamalot, A Class Ac…

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John Leguizamo Talks Ghetto Klown on "Good Morning America" (Video) by Thomas Peter

John Leguizamo recently visited “Good Morning America” to talk about Ghetto Klown, his new one-man show chronicling his childhood in Queens and early acting career.Leguizamo is a…

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Dan Lauria Featured in PSA For Cancer Awareness (Video) by Thomas Peter

Dan Lauria pays tribute to the coach he plays in Broadway’s Lombardi in a public service announcement in support of colorectal cancer awareness month.Legendary football coach Vince Lom…

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New Musical Having It All, with Lindsey Alley, Kim Huber, Jennifer Leigh Warren, Opens March 12 by Thomas Peter

Five women unexpectedly meet and confront their life choices in Having It All, a new musical opening March 12 at The NoHo Arts Center in North Hollywood, following previews from Feb. 26. Pe…

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Attachment, New Musical About Adoption, Will Open Musical Mondays Theatre Lab's Spring Season by Thomas Peter

Attachment, a new musical about an adoption that turns unexpectedly dark, will open the spring 2011 season of Musical Mondays Theatre Lab, March 24 at the Jerry Orbach Theater in the Snappl…

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Lin-Manuel Miranda To Guest on "Modern Family" by Thomas Peter

Tony Award winner Lin-Manuel Miranda will make a guest appearance on an upcoming episode of the hit sitcom "Modern Family," according to TVGuide.com.

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Debbie Allen, Ethan Hawke, Lily Rabe Cast in TV Pilots by Thomas Peter

Emmy Award winner and Tony nominee Debbie Allen, Tony nominee Ethan Hawke and acclaimed stage and screen actress Lily Rabe have been cast in pilots for the coming TV season, according to dea…

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Tony Shalhoub, David Strathairn, Parker Posey to Join Nicole Kidman in "Hemingway & Gellhorn" by Thomas Peter

Several veterans of the stage and screen will join the previously announced Nicole Kidman and Clive Owen for "Hemingway & Gellhorn," the upcoming HBO film chronicling the romance and marriag…

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"An Affirmative Act," Gay Marriage Courtroom Drama with Charles Durning, Justin Deas, to Open April 1 by Thomas Peter

"An Affirmative Act," a film dealing with the legal battle over gay marriage, will be released in select theatres nationwide April 1.

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic