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Monday, November 29, 2010

American Idiot, Billy Elliot and Elf Perform on Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade (Video) by Thomas Peter

The casts of American Idiot, Billy Elliot and Elf were among the Broadway performers spreading holiday cheer at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Nov. 25. American Idiot performed &#…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM
Sunday, November 28, 2010

CHART TOPPERS: Best-Selling Theatre Recordings by Thomas Peter

Here are the best-selling theatre CDS, as reported by billboard.biz, issue date Nov. 27, 2010. Wicked, Original Broadway Cast Recording Jersey Boys, Original Broadway Cast Recording The Lion…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:00PM

Clips from "Sondheim: The Birthday Concert" (Video) by Thomas Peter

A multitude of Tony-winning stars paid tribute to Stephen Sondheim’s words and music in “Sondheim: The Birthday Concert,” which aired on PBS Nov. 24. A series of clips fro…

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:18AM
Saturday, November 27, 2010

A "Tangled" Look at The Uses of a Frying Pan (Video) by Thomas Peter

A frying pan can be used for cooking and whacking that strange guy who visits your tower unannounced, as Rapunzel, the heroine of the new Disney film “Tangled,” shows us in this …

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:38PM

CHART TOPPERS: Most-Read Playbill.com Stories, Week of Nov. 14-20 by Thomas Peter

Here are the most-read Playbill.com stories for the week of Nov. 14-20, 2010, from information compiled by Playbill.com. Josh Gad, Andrew Rannells, Nikki M. James and More Cast in Book of Mo…

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:00AM
Friday, November 26, 2010

Jerry Seinfeld Talks Paul McCartney on "Letterman" (Video) by Thomas Peter

Golden Globe Award-winning comic actor and Long Story Short director Jerry Seinfeld visited “Late Night with David Letterman” recently and shared a story about performing with a …

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:08PM

Trailer for Bobby Cronin Concert at Birdland (Video) by Thomas Peter

Composer-lyricist Bobby Cronin will present his work in a special concert, The Roads I’m Taking, at Birdland Nov. 29. A trailer for the concert, which will feature the talents of Titus…

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:00AM
Thursday, November 25, 2010

CHART TOPPERS: Top-Grossing Broadway Productions, Week of Nov. 15-21 by Thomas Peter

Here are the top-grossing Broadway productions for the week of Nov. 15-21, 2010, as reported by The Broadway League. MUSICALS Wicked (Gerswhin Theatre), $1,509,711 The Lion King (Minskoff Th…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:00PM

Neil Patrick Harris Talks Fatherhood on "The Talk" (Video) by Thomas Peter

Stage and screen star Neil Patrick Harris has just become a father, recently adopting twins Gideon Scott and Harper Grace with partner David Burtka. Proud if exhausted father Harris stopped…

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:56AM
Wednesday, November 24, 2010

"Hey, Soul Sister": Darren Criss, Chris Colfer and the Warblers Harmonize on "Glee" (Video) by Thomas Peter

You can’t keep the “Glee” preview clips down. This one features Darren Criss soloing on a cover of Train’s “Hey, Soul Sister” — with the Dalton Aca…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:01PM

Behind-the-Scenes Spider-Man "60 Minutes" Preview Released (Video) by Thomas Peter

A “60 Minutes” feature on Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark, the much-anticipated super hero musical, will air the night the show begins previews at the Foxwoods Theatre on Nov. 28. H…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18AM

Watch Carol Burnett on "Glee" (Video) by Thomas Peter

If you missed Carol Burnett as Sue Sylvester’s mother on “Furt,” the Nov. 23 episode of “Glee,” you can catch it here – or enjoy it for a second helping of a …

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:55AM
Tuesday, November 23, 2010

"Glee" Star Darren Criss Goes Disney in Impromptu Concert (Video) by Thomas Peter

Darren Criss, who is currently playing Blaine on “Glee,” treated some adoring fans to a rendition of “Part of Your World” at the Grove in Los Angeles Nov. 22. Criss, …

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:53PM

Bristol Palin Dances a Chicago "Tango" on "Dancing with the Stars" (Video) by Thomas Peter

Echoes of Bob Fosse and Rob Marshall found their way into Bristol Palin and Mark Ballas’ choreography for the final “Dancing with the Stars” results show Nov. 22. The daug…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:40PM

Harps and Angels Brings Randy Newman Tunes to the Mark Taper Forum (Video) by Thomas Peter

Academy Award winner Randy Newman’s song collection is heard in the new musical Harps and Angels, currently running at the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles through Dec. 22. Footage from…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:17PM
Monday, November 22, 2010

every tongue confess at Arena Stage Features Phylicia Rashad (Video) by Thomas Peter

Tony Award winner Phylicia Rashad heads the cast of every tongue confess, the first new play to have its premiere in the newly renovated Arena Stage in Washington, D.C. The play, which began…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:30PM

Wanda Sykes, Tori Heinlein and Paul Jackel Talk Annie in Philly (Video) by Thomas Peter

Emmy Award winner Wanda Sykes, known for her provocative stand-up comedy and appearances in films and TV’s “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” is now tackling musical theatre, playing …

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:59AM

"Glee" Audio Tracks from "Furt," Featuring Carol Burnett, Released by Thomas Peter

The full audio tracks from “Furt,” the Nov. 23 episode of “Glee” featuring a guest appearance by Carol Burnett, have been released. Emmy Award winner and Tony nominee…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:46AM
Sunday, November 21, 2010

Talk and Rehearsal with [title of show] George Street Playhouse Collaborators (Video) by Thomas Peter

The cast of the George Street Playhouse production of [title of show] are seen rehearsing songs from the Off-Broadway and Broadway cult hit in this video, which also features interviews with…

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:15AM
Saturday, November 20, 2010

Jane Krakowski to Light Empire State Building for Lupus Foundation by Thomas Peter

Tony Award winner and "30 Rock" star Jane Krakowski will light the Empire State Building blue at 3:30 PM Nov. 22 in honor of The S.L.E. Lupus Foundation’s Life without Lupus 40…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:10PM

Vanessa Redgrave and James Earl Jones Visit "The View" (Video) by Thomas Peter

Tony and Academy Award winner Vanessa Redgrave and two-time Tony winner James Earl Jones drove over to “The View” Nov. 18 to talk about their work in the Broadway production of A…

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:08AM
Friday, November 19, 2010

Cher Talks "Burlesque," Career and Motherhood (Video) by Thomas Peter

Academy and Grammy Award winner Cher sat down with ABC’s Cynthia McFadden to discuss her role in the upcoming film musical “Burlesque.” The actress and pop diva, who plays…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:17PM

"Glee" Song Clips from "Furt" Episode Released (Video) by Thomas Peter

While Jane Lynch and Carol Burnett’s “Ohio” duet is still being kept under wraps, other song clips from “Furt,” the Nov. 23 episode of “Glee,” have …

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:08PM

Lisa Brescia Talks Mamma Mia! on "LX New York" (Video) by Thomas Peter

Mamma Mia! star Lisa Brescia gave a backstage visit to “LX New York” host Maria Sansone recently. The Broadway vet, who plays mom Donna Sheridan in the hit ABBA musical, talks a…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM
Thursday, November 18, 2010

TCG Tackles "Stage Matters" (Video) by Thomas Peter

“Stage Matters” is a new video produced by Theatre Communications Group that features theatre artists, politicians, teachers and many others discussing theatre’s far-reachi…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:48PM

Daniel Radcliffe Talks How to Succeed and Equus on "Jimmy Fallon" (Video) by Thomas Peter

"Harry Potter" and How to Succeed star Daniel Radcliffe recently visited “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” and discussed his upcoming Broadway musical debut in How to Succee…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:47PM

Darren Criss of "Glee" and Susan Boyle Hit No. 1 On Billboard Charts by Thomas Peter

Darren Criss’ cover of Katy Perry’s "Teenage Dream," which he performed on the Nov. 9 episode of “Glee,” has made it to No. 1 on the Billboard charts, accordi…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:05PM
Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Benjamin Walker Hawks Old Hickory (Spice?) for Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson (Video) by Thomas Peter

In a clever parody of the popular Old Spice commercials, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson star Benjamin Walker urges you to “Smell Like A F**king President” – and, of course, to co…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:07PM

Mazzie and Danieley Talk About Next to Normal on CBS (Video) by Thomas Peter

Real-life married couple Marin Mazzie and Jason Danieley sat down with local New York CBS-2 anchor Dana Tyler to discuss starring on Broadway together in the dramatic, Pulitzer Prize and Ton…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:06PM

Scarlett Johansson Hosts "SNL" and Sings "Class" from Chicago (Video) by Thomas Peter

Tony Award winner Scarlett Johansson hosted the Nov. 13 episode of “Saturday Night Live.” The stage and screen star, who got her Tony for her work in A View from the Bridge, eve…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:11PM
Monday, November 15, 2010

Full "Tangled" Song Available (Audio) by Thomas Peter

A complete audio track of “I See the Light,” a song from the upcoming Disney animated featured “Tangled,” has been released. The song was written by Alan Menken and G…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:13PM

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