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Monday, May 25, 2015

"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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CHART TOPPERS: Top-Grossing Broadway Productions, Week of Feb. 28-March 6 by Thomas Peter

Here are the top-grossing Broadway productions for the week of Feb. 28-March 6, 2011, as reported by The Broadway League.MUSICALSWicked (Gerswhin Theatre), $1,388,574Spider-Man Turn Off the …

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:58PM

Adam Lambert Performs "Aftermath" on "American Idol" (Video) by Thomas Peter

“American Idol” finalist and former Wicked star Adam Lambert returned to the “Idol” stage for the March 10 results show to perform an acoustic version of his new sing…

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Trey Parker and Matt Stone Bring Book of Mormon to "The Daily Show" (Video) by Thomas Peter

The Book of Mormon co-authors Trey Parker and Matt Stone visited “The Daily Show” March 10 to discuss bringing their “South Park” sensibility to Broadway in the new m…

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David Hyde Pierce to Perform at Center Dinner March 21; Angela Lansbury, Barney Frank Will Attend by Thomas Peter

Tony and Emmy Award winner David Hyde Pierce will perform at The Center Dinner, a benefit for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center, which will be held at Metropolitan Pa…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:58PM

Spider-Man Cast at Page Six Photo Shoot (Video) by Thomas Peter

The stars of Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark recently discussed the controversial new musical while getting glammed up for a photo shoot for Page Six magazine.The shoot features Reeve Carney, J…

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Defy Gravity in Song with NYC Gay Men’s Chorus March 25 or 26 by Thomas Peter

The New York City Gay Men’s Chorus is offering a “Big Gay Idol” competition, which will give up to six finalists the chance to sing with the chorus and its band in the R…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:58PM

Ana Gasteyer, Christian Borle, Justin Guarini, Steven Pasquale are Miscast at MCC Benefit March 14 by Thomas Peter

Miscast 2011, the 25th anniversary gala for MCC Theater, will take place March 14 at The Hammerstein Ballroom.

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CHART TOPPERS: Most-Read Playbill.com Stories, Week of Feb. 27-March 5 by Thomas Peter

Here are the most-read Playbill.com stories for the week of Feb. 27-March 5, 2011, from information compiled by Playbill.com.Andrew Lloyd Webber Talks of Wizard of Oz, Evita, Love Never Dies…

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Stephen Sondheim and Tony Kushner Host a Public Forum (Video) by Thomas Peter

Footage from the Nov. 29, 2010, Public Forum, which featured composer-lyricist Stephen Sondheim and playwright Tony Kushner, has been released.In the discussion, the theatre legends talk abo…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:58PM

Ivor Novello & Jerome Kern's Theodore & Co. Makes Its U.S. Debut in Musicals Tonight! Series by Thomas Peter

Musicals Tonight! presents the American premiere of a little-known British musical from 1916, Theodore & Co., by British songwriter Ivor Novello and American composer Jerome Kern, March 15-2…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:58PM

Chicago's Theo Ubique Will Present Neil Sedaka Musical, Light in the Piazza, Pump Boys and More in 2011-12 by Thomas Peter

Chicago's Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre announced its 2011-12 season, which will take place at the No Exit Café.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:58PM

Michele Ragusa To Headline Concerts of The Music Man and Funny Girl by Thomas Peter

Broadway vet Michele Ragusa will appear in back-to-back concerts of music from two classic American musicals, The Music Man and Funny Girl, during the first week of April.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:58PM

Gypsy Film With Barbra Streisand Will Not Happen by Thomas Peter

Everything is not coming up roses after all for the planned film remake of the classic musical Gypsy, which was to star Barbra Streisand as the ruthless stage mother, Mama Rose.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:58PM

Peri Gilpin, Richard Kind, Kathy Najimy, Jean Smart Will Appear in Return of Gay-Marriage Plays in West Hollywood by Thomas Peter

Standing on Ceremony: The Gay-Marriage Plays, an evening of one-acts written in response to America's ongoing marriage-equality debate, will have an encore run on Monday nights at Largo at t…

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Sierra Boggess Talks Callas and Lloyd Webber at the Oliviers (Video) by Thomas Peter

Sierra Boggess, a 2011 Olivier Award nominee for her performance as Christine in Love Never Dies, spoke on the red carpet about working with the show’s composer, Andrew Lloyd Webber, a…

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Another Original Song from "Glee" Features Amber Riley (Audio) by Thomas Peter

The March 15 episode of “Glee” will feature at least three original songs, the first composed in full for the hit FOX series whose covers of show tunes and pop hits have been hug…

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"SNL" Spoofs Julie Taymor After Spidey Exit (Video) by Thomas Peter

The news of the Tony Award-winning director Julie Taymor’s recent exit from the troubled production of the Broadway musical Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark made it to the “Saturday …

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:58PM

Daniel Radcliffe Shows Katie Couric How to Succeed (Video) by Thomas Peter

Daniel Radcliffe was interviewed by Katie Couric for a “CBS Sunday Morning” segment that aired March 13 on CBS. The feature focused on Radcliffe’s current Broadway musical…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:58PM

Zachary Quinto Answers Questions from Angels in America Fans (Video) by Thomas Peter

Video of Zachary Quinto’s answers to questions from Twitter and Facebook fans of the Signature Theatre Company production of Angels in America has been posted. Quinto is currently play…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:58PM

CHART TOPPERS: Top-Grossing Broadway Productions, Week of Dec. 27-Jan. 2 by Thomas Peter

Here are the top-grossing Broadway productions for the week of Dec. 27, 2010-Jan. 2, 2011, as reported by The Broadway League.MUSICALSWicked (Gerswhin Theatre), $2,228,235The Lion King (Mins…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:58PM

Barbara Cook, Hal Prince, Brian Stokes Mitchell Will Be Presenters at Theater Hall of Fame Ceremony by Andrew Gans and Thomas Peter

The 40th Annual Theatre Hall of Fame ceremony will be held Jan. 24 in the Gershwin Theatre's North Rotunda. Pia Lindstrom will host the evening.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:58PM

Theater Hall of Fame Ceremony, Honoring Linda Lavin, Brian Dennehy, Michael Blakemore, Presented Jan. 24 by Andrew Gans and Thomas Peter

The 40th Annual Theatre Hall of Fame ceremony will be held Jan. 24 in the Gershwin Theatre's North Rotunda. Pia Lindstrom hosts the evening.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:58PM

A Little Bit Country: Priscilla Performers Expose Their Southern Roots in NYC Concert Feb. 13 by Kenneth Jones and Thomas Peter

Tad Wilson and Jessica Phillips, Tennessee natives who will soon appear together on Broadway in Priscilla Queen of the Desert, will perform the music of their home state in South of Broadway…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:58PM
Wednesday, November 23, 2011

"Stage Door Canteen," Featuring Jeffry Denman, Brandon Victor Dixon, Debra Monk, Arrives on CD Nov. 23 by Andrew Gans and Thomas Peter

The 92nd Street Y's Lyrics and Lyricists production of Stage Door Canteen: Broadway Responds to WWII, which was presented March 12-14, arrives on CD from DRG Records Nov. 23.

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Thursday, October 20, 2011

DRG Will Release "Stage Door Canteen," Featuring Jeffry Denman, Brandon Victor Dixon, Debra Monk, in November by Andrew Gans and Thomas Peter

The 92nd Street Y's Lyrics and Lyricists production of Stage Door Canteen: Broadway Responds to WWII, which was presented March 12-14, will be released by DRG Records Nov. 23.

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Monday, October 10, 2011

Benjamin Walker Will Bring The Funny to Joe's Pub Oct. 11 by Andrew Gans and Thomas Peter

Benjamin Walker, seen on Broadway in Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, will once again bring Find the Funny, his acclaimed showcase for comics, to Joe's Pub Oct. 11 at 9:30 PM.

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Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Irondale Ensemble's Murrows Boys Will Celebrate Edward R. Murrow and His Colleagues by Thomas Peter

Edward R. Murrow and his journalist team, who essentially created broadcast journalism as we know it today with their on-site radio news reports of World War II, will get their stories told …

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Ellen Barkin, Kerry Butler, Montego Glover, Judith Light Will Take Part in Point Foundation Gala by Thomas Peter

The Point Foundation's gala, "Point Honors New York," honoring current and future champions of the LGBT community, will take place April 4 at Capitale.

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Jeffrey Wright and More Will Celebrate 49th Annual World Theatre Day; Ellen Stewart To Be Honored by Thomas Peter

Theatre Communications Group (TCG), which houses the U.S. Center of the International Theatre Institute (ITI-US), has announced that the 49th annual World Theatre Day will be celebrated Marc…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:35PM

"Glee" Warblers Album Due in April; Track Listing Announced by Thomas Peter

"Glee: The Music Presents The Warblers," the previously announced album of music featuring Darren Criss, Chris Colfer, and the fictional Dalton Academy a cappella group who appear …

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