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Tuesday, September 15, 2015

Jake Gyllenhaal Raves About Working with Little Shop's Ellen Greene and Offers Audrey Impersonation by Andrew Gans

Jake Gyllenhaal, who was critically acclaimed for his performance in the recent New York City Center concert staging of the musical Little Shop of Horrors — opposite original stage…

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Betty Buckley Will Offer Master Classes in NYC This Fall! by Andrew Gans

Betty Buckley, who drew raves for her riveting performance in the Bay Street Theater's summer production of Grey Gardens, will offer master classes in Manhattan next month.

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Mamma Mia! U.S. Tour Casts Its Donna, Sophie, Tanya, Rosie, Sky and More by Andrew Gans

Casting has been announced for the 14th season of the North American tour of the international hit musical Mamma Mia!, which ended its record-breaking Broadway run Sept. 12.

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Broadway's Wicked Welcomes New Elphaba and Fiyero Tonight by Andrew Gans

Rachel Tucker, who made her Broadway debut in 2014's The Last Ship, joins the Broadway company of Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman's Wicked Sept. 15 in the role of Elphaba, a par…

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Fool for Love, Starring Nina Arianda and Sam Rockwell, Steams Up Broadway Tonight by Andrew Gans

The world premiere of Pulitzer Prize winner Sam Shepard's Fool for Love begins previews on Broadway Sept. 15 at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre.

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Monday, September 14, 2015

Kathleen Turner Takes Helm of Off-Broadway Play as Director and Co-Star Deborah Cox Depart by Adam Hetrick and Andrew Gans

Two-time Tony nominee Kathleen Turner, who is slated to star in the new Off-Broadway play Would You Still Love Me If…, has now taken over as director of the project that w…

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Sunday, September 13, 2015

A Tale of Two Judys: Final Performance of Broadway's Mamma Mia! Filled with Laughter, Cheers and Tea by Andrew Gans

It was the last dance for the "Dancing Queen": Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus and Catherine Johnson' international hit musical Mamma Mia! played its 5,773rd a…

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After Three Decades, Vanessa Williams Returns to Miss America Stage Tonight by Andrew Gans

For the first time since she was crowned Miss America in 1984, Tony-nominated actress Vanessa Williams returns to the Miss America stage, Sept 13.

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Saturday, September 12, 2015

Thank You for the Music: Mamma Mia! Ends Broadway Run Tonight by Andrew Gans

It's the last dance for the "Dancing Queen": Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus' international hit musical Mamma Mia! plays its 5,773rd and final Broadway perf…

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Josh Groban Sings Showtunes Across America in "Stages" Tour, Launching Tonight by Andrew Gans

Multi-platinum recording artist Josh Groban, who was seen in the Actors Fund concert version of Chess, launches his fall 2015 North American tour in support of his new album of theatre m…

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Broadway Actors Populate World Premiere of Ken Ludwig's Lend Me a Tenor Follow-Up, Opening Tonight by Andrew Gans

The Cleveland Play House's world premiere of Ken Ludwig's A Comedy of Tenors, which features several characters from his Tony-winning Lend Me a Tenor, officially opens Sept. 12 a…

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Friday, September 11, 2015

Don't Miss the New "Auditions" Video for Cirque du Soleil's Broadway-Bound Paramour by Andrew Gans

A new video has been posted by Cirque du Soleil for its Broadway-bound spectacle, Paramour.

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"Meet The Midtown Men," New Documentary from Director of "Elaine Stritch: Shoot Me," Will Air on PBS by Andrew Gans

"Meet The Midtown Men," a documentary about the stars of the singing group The Midtown Men — Jersey Boys' Tony Award winner Christian Hoff, Michael Longoria, Daniel R…

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Jake Gyllenhaal Hopes to Star in Broadway Musical by Andrew Gans

Jake Gyllenhaal, who was critically acclaimed for his performance in the recent New York City Center concert staging of the musical Little Shop of Horrors — opposite original stage…

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"Stephen Colbert" Will Welcome Hugh Jackman by Andrew Gans

"The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" will welcome Tony-winning The Boy from Oz actor Hugh Jackman Sept. 23.

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Porchlight's Side Show, First Post-Broadway Staging of Revised Version, Begins Tonight by Andrew Gans

Chicago's Porchlight Music Theatre presents the first post-Broadway production of the revised version of the musical Side Show, which played 20 previews and 56 regular performances d…

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Best in Show: Broadway Animal Trainer Bill Berloni and His Collie Argyle, "There to Put a Smile on Y by Andrew Gans

Best in Show — a spotlight on Broadway personalities and their animal companions — continues with animal trainer Bill Berloni, whose furry friends have appeared on Broadw…

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Thursday, September 10, 2015

"Glee" and Allegiance Star Telly Leung Will Celebrate New Solo Recording with NYC Concert by Andrew Gans

Stage and screen star Telly Leung, who will return to Broadway this season in the new musical Allegiance, will celebrate the release of his second solo recording on the Yellow Sound label wi…

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Free "Broadway's Future Songbook" Series Will Launch with Marni Nixon, Robert Cuccioli, Scarlett Str by Andrew Gans

Broadway's Future Songbook Series " presented by Arts and Artists at St. Paul " will begin its 25th season Sept. 28 in the Bruno Walter Auditorium at the New York Public Library for th…

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Twyla Tharp: 50th Anniversary Tour, Featuring John Selya, Will Launch in Dallas by Andrew Gans

Twyla Tharp: 50th Anniversary Tour, a 10-week cross-country celebration, will open Sept. 18-19 in Dallas at the AT&T Performing Arts Center and conclude at Lincoln Center&…

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American in Paris' Robert Fairchild Will Return to NYCB for Special Performances by Andrew Gans

Tony nominees Norm Lewis, Rebecca Luker and Robert Fairchild, the New York City Ballet Principal Dancer currently starring on Broadway in An American in Paris, will perform as special guest …

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Hey, Mr. Producer! Betty Buckley and Over 100 Actors Reveal Which Role They Would Like to Play by Andrew Gans

With Tony winner Betty Buckley's recent riveting performance in the Bay Street Theater production of Grey Gardens, it seemed a good time to revisit this earlier feature when Playbill.com…

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Stage Version of "Frozen" Will Arrive in Summer 2016 by Andrew Gans

The international hit Disney film "Frozen" — which featured the award-winning "Let It Go," performed by Tony winner Idina Menzel — will come to li…

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Actress Says She Was Overpaid for Role in "Les Miserables" Film by Andrew Gans

Here's a rare admission: Amanda Seyfried, who recently made her Off-Broadway debut opposite Tony nominee Thomas Sadoski in the world premiere of Neil LaBute's The Way We Get By, …

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Emmy Winner Sean Hayes Will Star in New Play Based on Life of Oscar Levant by Andrew Gans

Beth Williams (Grove Entertainment), Barbara Whitman Productions and Hazy Mills Productions have announced the development of a new play based on the life of Oscar Levant, the actor, compose…

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Mamie Gummer Heads Cast of Roundabout's Ugly Lies the Bone, Starting Tonight by Andrew Gans

Roundabout Theatre Company's Roundabout Underground world‐premiere production of Lindsey Ferrentino's Ugly Lies the Bone begins previews Sept. 10 prior to an official opening …

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Welcome to My World, A One-Girl Musical About a 14-Year-Old, Debuts Tonight by Andrew Gans

Welcome to My World, a new "one-girl musical" written for and about a 14-year-old, makes its world premiere Sept. 10-27 at the Grove Theatre in Burbank, CA.

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Wednesday, September 9, 2015

Christopher Innvar Will Join George S. Irving and Jackie Hoffman for Chekhov and Shaw Comedy Night by Robert Viagas and Andrew Gans

Christopher Innvar has joined the starry lineup for A Chekhov and Shaw Comedy Night, being presented 7 PM Sept. 21 as part of Gingold Theatrical Group’s Project Shaw at Symphony Sp…

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Hand to God Is Waving Goodbye to Broadway; Production Will Play London by Robert Viagas and Andrew Gans

Hand to God, starring Steven Boyer in his acclaimed performance as a boy and his foul-mouthed hand puppet, will play its final performance on Broadway Jan. 3, 2016. The Tony-nominate…

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Watch Laura Benanti Explain "Connie Britton's Hair Secret" in Video for #AskHerMore Campaign by Andrew Gans

"Nashville" stars Connie Britton and Laura Benanti, who will return to Broadway in the forthcoming revival of She Loves Me, can be seen in a new video short entitled "Connie B…

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Jessie Mueller, Jarrod Spector, Christine Ebersole, Stephen Schwartz, Marilyn Maye Will Be Featured by Andrew Gans

NJTV, New Jersey's public television network, and the New Jersey Performing Arts Center have announced the lineup for the third season of its American Songbook at NJPAC series.

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