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Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Aaron Tveit Gender-Bends Wicked's "Popular" in Latest "Out of Oz" Music Video by Andrew Gans

Aaron Tveit, a one-time Fiyero in Broadway's Wicked, performs Glinda's "Popular," as part of the musical's "Studio Sessions" series.

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GLAAD Media Award Nominees Announced; Awards Ceremony Will Be Televised by Andrew Gans

GLAAD, the world's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy organization, has announced the nominees for its 27th Annual GLAAD Media Awards.

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Broadway's Phantom of the Opera Launches First-Ever Ticket Lottery by Andrew Gans

In honor of the 28th anniversary of Broadway's The Phantom of the Opera, the musical's producers have launched its first-ever ticket lottery, a Daily Digital Lottery. Tickets are…

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Carly Rae Jepsen Chats About Grease: Live (Video) by Andrew Gans

Carly Rae Jepsen, who will play Frenchie in the forthcoming Fox-TV broadcast of Grease: Live, made a recent appearance on ABC's "Live with Kelly & Michael."

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Their Favorite Things: School of Rock's Sierra Boggess Shares Her Theatregoing Experiences by Andrew Gans

Love Never Dies Olivier nominee Sierra Boggess, who currently plays Rosalie in the new Andrew Lloyd Webber musical School of Rock at the Winter Garden Theatre, shares the performanc…

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Tuesday, January 26, 2016

New Rent Tour Will Celebrate Musical's 20th Anniversary by Andrew Gans

Rent, the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning rock musical written by the late Jonathan Larson, will return to the road in a 20th anniversary production during the 2016-17 season.

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Kelli O'Hara Will Make Solo Carnegie Hall Debut by Andrew Gans

Tony winner Kelli O'Hara, who is currently starring in the award-winning revival of The King and I, will make her solo Carnegie Hall debut in the fall.

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Jonathan Groff, Joshua Henry, Laura Osnes and The Callaways Set for New York Pops Season by Andrew Gans

The New York Pops, which is led by music director Steven Reineke, has announced its 2016-17 five-concert subscription season at Carnegie Hall.

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Brian d'Arcy James Discusses Hillary Clinton, Hamilton and the Blizzard with Seth Meyers (Video) by Andrew Gans

Multiple Tony nominee Brian d'Arcy James, currently on Broadway in the new musical Something Rotten!, was a recent guest on "Late Night with Seth Meyers."

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Watch Zendaya's Video of Finding Neverland's "Neverland," Featuring Bryan Cranston by Andrew Gans

Actress and recording artist Zendaya has released a video of "Neverland," one of the songs featured on "Finding Neverland The Album" (Republic Records), the musical com…

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Audra McDonald, Jane Krakowski, Martin Short Will Celebrate Lorne Michaels by Andrew Gans

A host of stage and screen stars will be on hand to salute "Saturday Night Live" producer Lorne Michaels as part of Lincoln Center's American Songbook Gala Feb. 11.

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Monday, January 25, 2016

Audra McDonald and Shanice Williams Will Chat at Lincoln Center by Andrew Gans

LC Dialogues, a series of conversations on creativity and craft, will continue Jan. 26 at 7:30 PM at the David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center.

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Box Office Opens for Broadway's Bright Star by Andrew Gans

The box office at the Cort Theatre (138 W. 48th St.) opens Jan. 25 for the Broadway premiere of the new musical Bright Star, which will begin previews Feb. 25 prior to an official opening Ma…

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Fish in the Dark Star Will Host "Saturday Night Live" by Andrew Gans

Larry David, who made his Broadway debut as a playwright and actor in Fish in the Dark, will host the Feb. 6 broadcast of NBC's "Saturday Night Live," according to Deadline.

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Bette Midler Will Earn Big Bucks in Broadway Revival of Hello, Dolly! by Andrew Gans

Stage and screen star Bette Midler, the New York Post reports, will earn $150,000 a week when she plays Dolly Gallagher Levi in the forthcoming Broadway revival of the blockbuster 1964 music…

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Noises Off Extends Broadway Run by Andrew Gans

The Roundabout Theatre Company's Broadway revival of the award-winning Michael Frayn comedy Noises Off, which officially opened Jan. 14 at the American Airlines Theatre starring And…

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Bernadette Peters Will Play Edinburgh by Andrew Gans

Three-time Tony Award winner Bernadette Peters, who can be seen in the second season of the Golden Globe Award-winning series "Mozart in the Jungle," will play her first&#…

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One Night, 100 Years, Starry Salute to Arthur Miller, Presented on Broadway Tonight by Andrew Gans

To celebrate the legacy of Arthur Miller and support the Arthur Miller Foundation for Theater and Film Education in New York City public schools, One Night, 100 Years is presented Jan. 25 at…

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Rock of Ages Cast Reunion Concert Plays Highline Ballroom Tonight by Andrew Gans

Don't Break up the Band: A Rock of Ages Broadway Cast Reunion Concert — featuring Broadway Rock of Ages cast members from opening to closing night, as well as band members from…

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Sunday, January 24, 2016

Broadway's Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 Casts Its Natasha by Andrew Gans

Denée Benton will make her Broadway debut as Natasha in the new musical Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, which will arrive on Broadway in September. Benton will repr…

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Saturday, January 23, 2016

Matinee and Evening Broadway Shows Canceled for Saturday by Andrew Gans

As a result of the ban on travel in New York and suspension of public transportation by government authorities and additional safety precautions implemented due to severe weather, all Broadw…

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Disney Cancels Saturday Performances of Broadway's The Lion King and Aladdin by Andrew Gans

Following New York State officials' declaration of a weather emergency, Disney Theatrical Productions has announced that the matinee and evening performances of both Aladdin and The Li…

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Rita Moreno's American Songbook Concert Canceled Due to Weather by Andrew Gans

Because of the severe winter storm, the Jan. 23 Lincoln Center American Songbook concert featuring Rita Moreno, which was scheduled to take place at 8:30 PM at The Appel Room, Frederick P.…

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Karen Ziemba Explores Native Gardens, Starting Tonight by Andrew Gans

Tony winner Karen Ziemba stars in the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park production of Karen Zacarías' Native Gardens, which begins previews Jan. 23 at 8 PM.

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Friday, January 22, 2016

Bernadette Peters, Rita Moreno, Alan Cumming and The Callaways Will Play Provincetown by Andrew Gans

A host of top Broadway talent " including three-time Tony winner Bernadette Peters " will be part of producer Rick Murray's 2016 Broadway Series in Provincetown, MA, this summer at …

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Zendaya's Video of Finding Neverland's "Neverland" Will Debut on Disney Channel by Andrew Gans

Actress and recording artist Zendaya will release a special video this week, entitled "Neverland," one of the songs featured on "Finding Neverland The Album" (Republic Re…

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Lincoln Center Creates Hall of Fame; Founding Legends Announced by Andrew Gans

Lincoln Center president Jed Bernstein has announced the creation of Legends at Lincoln Center: The Performing Arts Hall of Fame, which honors the artists, leaders and advocates whose creati…

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Sophisticated Ladies Will Tour to More Than 25 New York Schools by Andrew Gans

To celebrate Black History Month, the arts-education non-profit organization Inside Broadway will present the classic Duke Ellington musical Sophisticated Ladies to more than 25 New …

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Watch Jesse J Record "Grease Is the Word" for Grease: Live Broadcast (Video) by Andrew Gans

A video has been released that spotlights singer/songwriter Jessie J as she records her own version of "Grease Is the Word," which will open the Jan. 31 broadcast of Fox-TV&ap…

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Will Farinelli and The King, Starring Mark Rylance, Play NYC? by Andrew Gans

Claire van Kampen's Farinelli and The King, which made its debut at Shakespeare's Globe, is headed to New York in November, according to London's Daily Mail.

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Romeo and Juliet's Montagues and Capulets Will Be Spotlighted in New ABC Series by Andrew Gans

ABC has given a pilot order to the new series "Still Star-Crossed," a sequel to the classic William Shakespeare tragedy Romeo and Juliet, according to Deadline.

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