That Was Then, New Soul Musical, Will Play Hudson Guild Theater by Joe Gambino

That Was Then, a new soul musical written by Arnold S. Wolfe, will play the Hudson Guild Theater Aug. 31 at 6:15 PM, Sept. 4 at 9 PM and Sept. 6 at 3:30 PM. The show is featured as part of N…

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:23am on August 28, 2015[SHARE]

Dressing Up for a Big Day Out Check Out 7 Stylish Kids Who Hit The Big Apple for Broadway! (Photos) by Joe Gambino

"All the world's a stage…" or maybe it's a catwalk. Playbill.com took to the streets of midtown Manhattan Aug. 26 to interview some fashionable kids, who are kee…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on August 28, 2015[SHARE]

Last Chance: What's Closing This Week by Joe Gambino

Here's Playbill.com's weekly "Last Chance" reminder to catch Broadway, Off-Broadway and world-premiere productions before they take a final bow. 

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:17pm on August 27, 2015[SHARE]

Outdoor "West Side Story" Screening Will Be Held at Lincoln Center by Joe Gambino

"West Side Story," the classic film musical directed by Howard Wise and Jerome Robbins, will be screened at Lincoln Center's Josie Robertson Plaza Aug. 28. The film will be co&…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06am on August 27, 2015[SHARE]

Watch James Monroe Iglehart Make 46th Street Hear Him (Video) by Joe Gambino

James Monroe Iglehart (Aladdin) made a guest appearance at the Ham4Ham lottery Aug. 26. Iglehart sang "Make Them Hear You" from Ragtime, a song which he frequently uses for auditio…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:47am on August 27, 2015[SHARE]

Girl Power! Laura Osnes, Beth Malone, Laura Benanti and More Channel Rosie The Riveter for Women's E by Joe Gambino

Laura Osnes, Beth Malone, Laura Benanti and more joined together on social media Aug. 26 to post tributes to Rosie the Riveter for Women's Equality Day. Women's Equality Day celebrat…

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:56pm on August 26, 2015[SHARE]

Watch: Have You Gone Ham4Ham? Our 10 Favorite Hamilton Pre-Show Performances (Video) by Joe Gambino

For the first month of performances, the Broadway musical Hamilton had a show before the show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:47am on August 26, 2015[SHARE]

Have You Gone Ham4Ham? Our 10 Favorite Hamilton Pre-Show Performances (Video) by Joe Gambino

For the first month of performances, the Broadway musical Hamilton had a show before the show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:47am on August 26, 2015[SHARE]

Watch New Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Musical Film, "My Little Red/Green Coat" (Video) by Joe Gambino

Alan Schmuckler and Dave Holstein, the musical writing duo responsible for Chicago Shakespeare Theatre's adaptation of The Emperor's New Clothes, teamed up again to create an interac…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06am on August 26, 2015[SHARE]

Blu-Ray Release of Mary Martin's Classic Peter Pan Delayed to Sept. 3 by Joe Gambino

The 1955 and 1956 telecasts of Peter Pan — starring Mary Martin as Peter Pan and Cyril Ritchard as Captain Hook — were scheduled to be available on special edition Blu…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:09am on August 26, 2015[SHARE]

Stars From Beaches, Spring Awakening and Les Miz Rock Joe's Pub With Zoe Sarnak Tonight by Joe Gambino

Songwriter Zoe Sarnak and her friends from the Broadway community perform at Joe's Pub Aug. 26.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on August 26, 2015[SHARE]

Peter Pan Like You've Never Seen It Before! Mary Martin Broadway Classic Released on Blu-Ray by Joe Gambino

The 1955 and 1956 telecasts of Peter Pan — starring Mary Martin as Peter Pan and Cyril Ritchard as Captain Hook — are available on special edition Blu-ray as of Aug. …

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:22pm on August 25, 2015[SHARE]

Watch Dick Van Dyke Perform "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" at D23 Expo (Video) by Joe Gambino

Dick Van Dyke, who originated the role of Caractacus Potts in "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang," performed the movie's title tune at the D23 Expo Aug. 16. Van Dyke was joined by The Va…

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:46pm on August 25, 2015[SHARE]

Peter Pan, With Mary Martin, Now Available On Blu-Ray by Joe Gambino

The 1955 and 1956 telecasts of Peter Pan — starring Mary Martin as Peter Pan and Cyril Ritchard as Captain Hook — are available on special edition Blu-ray as of Aug. …

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:35pm on August 25, 2015[SHARE]

Neil Patrick Harris Introduces His Mini-Me by Joe Gambino

On Aug. 25 Neil Patrick Harris (Hedwig and the Angry Inch) introduced "Little NPH," who is set to appear on Harris' show "Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris."

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:45pm on August 25, 2015[SHARE]

New Drama 26 Pebbles Based on Interviews With Community of Sandy Hook Shooting Massacre by Joe Gambino

26 Pebbles, a new play that explores the power of community in the face of the grade-school shooting tragedy in Newtown, CT opened at Washington DC's Arena Stage Aug. 24.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:47pm on August 24, 2015[SHARE]

Watch Hamilton's Alysha Deslorieux Interpret Mariah Carey at Ham4Ham Lottery (Video) by Joe Gambino

Alysha Deslorieux, who understudies all three Schuyler sisters in Hamilton, wowed audiences with her performance of Mariah Carey's "Always Be My Baby" Aug. 21 at the lottery fo…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:05am on August 24, 2015[SHARE]

Playbill Poll: Who Should Star as Hedwig When Angry Inch Opens in the West End? by Joe Gambino

Hedwig and the Angry Inch, which currently stars Taye Diggs, recently announced its closing date on Broadway with plans to open in London. Playbill.com took to social media to ask its reader…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on August 23, 2015[SHARE]

Jeff Award Nominations Announced By Actor Michael Shannon by Joe Gambino

Michael Shannon ("Man of Steel," "Boardwalk Empire") continued the trend of celebrity Jeff Award announcers, when he revealed the nominations for the 2015 awards Aug. 21 …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:50pm on August 21, 2015[SHARE]

Nominees for Casting Society's Artios Awards, Including 12 Theatre Categories, Announced by Joe Gambino

The Casting Society of America (CSA) announced the nominees for the 31st annual Artios Awards Aug. 21. The Artios Awards celebrate excellence in casting for television, theatre, web series a…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42pm on August 21, 2015[SHARE]

Actor Michael Shannon Announces Jeff Award Nominations Today by Joe Gambino

Michael Shannon ("Man of Steel," "Boardwalk Empire") will continue the trend of celebrity Jeff Award announcers, when he reveals the nominations for the 2015 awards Aug. …

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:05am on August 21, 2015[SHARE]

Initial Results of Broadway Show League Championships Announced by Joe Gambino

The Broadway Show League, a softball league for people who work on and Off-Broadway, held its championships at Central Park's Heckscher Ballfields Aug. 20.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:03pm on August 20, 2015[SHARE]

What Not to Miss at Fringe: Learn More About Five of the Festival's Hottest Shows! by Joe Gambino

The New York International Fringe Festival officially opened Aug. 14 and includes 200 shows and 1,100 performances. With comedies, dramas, musicals, improv, children's programming, solo …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:30pm on August 20, 2015[SHARE]

Broadway Show League Championships Held Today by Joe Gambino

The Broadway Show League, a softball league for people who work on and Off-Broadway, is holding its championships in Central Park's Heckscher Ball Fields Aug. 20.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:20am on August 20, 2015[SHARE]

Stars of Avenue Q Advance to "America's Got Talent" Semifinals by Joe Gambino

Howie Michael Smith and Christian Anderson, who played Princeton/Rod and Nicky/Trekkie Monster, respectively, in Avenue Q, made a third appearance on "America's Got Talent" Aug…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:09am on August 20, 2015[SHARE]