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Wednesday, December 30, 2015

Aretha Franklin Delivers Roof-Raising "Natural Woman," Part of Kennedy Center Honors Tribute to Caro by Andrew Gans

Aretha Franklin brought the crowd to its feet during her rendition of "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman," part of the tribute to Kennedy Center Honoree Carole King, whose li…

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Shoshana Bean Will Join Jason Robert Brown for West Coast Concert Featuring New Tunes by Andrew Gans

Multiple Tony winner Jason Robert Brown will perform in concert with Broadway and recording star Shoshana Bean Jan. 4, 2016, at 8:30 PM PT at the Catalina Bar & Grill in Hollywood.

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Kristin Chenoweth Pretends to Be a Waitress on Tonight's "I Get That a Lot" on CBS by Andrew Gans

"I Get That a Lot," a one-hour special featuring stars pulling pranks on everyday folk, returns to CBS Dec. 30. 

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Listen to Snippets of "Grease: Live" Rehearsals, Including "Greased Lightning" by Andrew Gans

Recent Gigi star Vanessa Hudgens, who will play Rizzo in Fox's upcoming broadcast of "Grease: Live," has been Tweeting moments from rehearsals for the forthcoming TV musical, w…

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Their Favorite Things: Falsettos Tony Nominee Barbara Walsh Shares Her Theatregoing Experiences by Andrew Gans

Barbara Walsh, who was Tony-nominated for her work as Trina in the original Broadway production of Falsettos, was most recently seen Off-Broadway in the Public Theater's world pr…

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Tuesday, December 29, 2015

Tonya Pinkins to Depart Off-Broadway's Mother Courage Prior to Opening Night by Andrew Gans

Tony winner Tonya Pinkins, who is currently starring in the title role of the Classic Stage Company production of Bertolt Brecht's Mother Courage and Her Children, will depart the produc…

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Burning Desire, Written by and Starring Lou Diamond Phillips, Will Make World Premiere in February by Andrew Gans

Burning Desire, a new play written by and starring Tony nominee Lou Diamond Phillips, will make its world premiere in February 2016 at Connecticut's Seven Angels Theatre.

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Kenneth Lonergan Will Pen Four-Part "Howards End" Miniseries by Andrew Gans

BBC One has given the go-ahead for a TV miniseries adaptation of the E.M. Forster novel "Howards End," which will feature a screenplay by Oscar-nominated playwright Kenneth…

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Pulitzer Prize-Winning Playwright Headed to Drama Book Shop for Discussion/Signing by Andrew Gans

New York's Drama Book Shop will welcome Tony and Pulitzer-winning playwright David Auburn, who will sign and discuss his new play Lost Lake, Jan. 8, 2016.

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Off-Broadway's Vineyard Will Honor Veteran Actress and Press Agent by Andrew Gans

The Vineyard Theatre — which is under the leadership of artistic directors Douglas Aibel and Sarah Stern and executive producer Jennifer Garvey-Blackwell — will honor…

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Dames at Sea Stars Will Be Part of Kiss Me, Kate Concerts by Andrew Gans

Feinstein's/54 Below's "54 Sings" concert series will continue Jan. 7, 2016, with a concert version of the classic Cole Porter musical Kiss Me, Kate.

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Monday, December 28, 2015

Chita Rivera Postpones Caf Carlyle Engagement Following Injury by Andrew Gans

Two-time Tony winner Chita Rivera has postponed her January engagement at the Café Carlyle due to an injury she sustained over the Christmas holiday.

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Hear a Track from Spring Awakening Tony Winner's New Album! by Adam Hetrick and Andrew Gans

Johnny Gallagher — also known as Tony-winning Spring Awakening actor John Gallagher, Jr. — will release his debut solo recording in 2016.

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Original Stars of Gentleman's Guide Will Reunite for Valentine's Concert by Andrew Gans

The original stars of the Tony-winning Broadway musical A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder will reunite Feb. 13, 2016, for a special cabaret evening in Hempstead House in Sands P…

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Watch On Your Feet! Cast Perform Medley on "GMA" by Andrew Gans

The cast of the new Broadway musical On Your Feet!, based on the lives and music of Emilio and Gloria Estefan, performed a medley of tunes on "Good Morning America."

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Ann Harada, Darius de Haas, Elena Shaddow, Betsy Wolfe Set for A Funny Thing Concerts by Andrew Gans

Casting has been announced for the first offering in the 92nd St. Y's Lyrics & Lyricists series, which kicks off Jan. 9, 2016, with A Funny Thing Happened: Songs from the Road to Bro…

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Ron Chernow Says Hamilton Is a "Biographer's Wish-Fulfillment Fantasy" by Andrew Gans

Ron Chernow, whose biography "Alexander Hamilton" inspired the critically acclaimed new Broadway musical Hamilton, told the Wall Street Journal in a recent interview, "I never…

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Gabriel Ebert, Beth Leavel Set for Reading of Paul Gordon's Death The Musical by Andrew Gans

An industry reading of Death — The Musical will be presented Jan. 14-15, 2016, in Manhattan.

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Broadway-Bound Gotta Dance, Helmed by Jerry Mitchell, Opens Tonight in Chicago by Andrew Gans

Gotta Dance, a new musical based on the acclaimed 2008 documentary of the same name about professional basketball’s first-ever aged 60-and-older dance team, officially …

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Wednesday, December 23, 2015

Robert De Niro Says He Hopes to See Bronx Tale: The Musical on Broadway by Robert Viagas and Andrew Gans

Acclaimed film directed Robert De Niro told the hosts of "Live With Kelly and Michael" this week that his new stage project, Bronx Tale: The Musical "hopefully will come to Br…

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Their Favorite Things: Original Jersey Boys Star Daniel Reichard Shares His Theatregoing Experiences by Andrew Gans

Daniel Reichard, who created the role of Bob Gaudio in the Tony-winning musical Jersey Boys, shares the performances that most affected him as part of the audience. The singing actor has…

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Tuesday, December 22, 2015

Bruce Willis Discusses Sharing the Stage with Misery Co-Star Laurie Metcalf (Video) by Andrew Gans

Bruce Willis, who is currently making his Broadway debut in Misery, recently appeared on ABC's "Live with Kelly & Michael."

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Dustin Lance Black Will Pen Eight-Hour Miniseries About Gay Rights Movement by Andrew Gans

An eight-hour miniseries that chronicles the gay rights movement has been greenlit by ABC, according to TVline.com.

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Complete Casting Set for Once Tour, Launching in January 2016 by Andrew Gans

Complete casting has been announced for the NETworks Presentations, LLC national touring company of Once — winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical — which wil…

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Watch Clips from "Kennedy Center Honors," Including Aretha Franklin's "Natural Woman" (Video) by Andrew Gans

CBS News has posted brief clips from the forthcoming "Kennedy Center Honors," which will be broadcast on the network Dec. 29 at 9 PM ET; check local listings.

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Monday, December 21, 2015

The Illusionists Will Perform on NBC's "Today" Show by Andrew Gans

The Illusionists, which will end its limited engagement Jan. 3, 2016, at the Neil Simon Theatre, will appear on NBC's "Today" Dec. 22.

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Bryce Pinkham, Brandon Victor Dixon, Wesley Taylor, Keala Settle Sing for Madagascar Kids Tonight by Andrew Gans

Zara Aina's star-studded 3rd Annual Big Ol' Fancy Pants Benefit is presented Dec. 21 at 7 PM at The Cutting Room (44 E. 32nd St.).

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Mormon Tabernacle Choir Concert, Featuring Santino Fontana, Broadcast on PBS Tonight by Andrew Gans

Stage and screen star Santino Fontana joins the Mormon Tabernacle Choir for a holiday concert that premieres on PBS Dec. 21 at 9 PM ET; check local listings.

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Broadway's Les Misrables Names Next Javert; Earl Carpenter Will Not Return by Andrew Gans

Adam Monley assumes the role of Javert in the Broadway production of Les Miserables beginning Dec. 22 at the Imperial Theatre.

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Watch CBS' Behind-the-Scenes Look at Shuffle Along, with Audra McDonald and Brian Stokes Mitchell (V by Andrew Gans

"CBS Sunday Morning" offered a behind-the-scenes look at the forthcoming Broadway musical Shuffle Along.

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"Girlfriends' Guide" Welcomes Megan Hilty by Andrew Gans

Megan Hilty, back on Broadway in the revival of Noises Off, will be seen on Bravo's "Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce" Dec. 22, according to the New York Post. The comedy airs…

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