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Tuesday, August 11, 2015

New York City Ballet Star Dances Into Broadway's On the Town Tonight by Andrew Gans

New York City Ballet soloist Georgina Pazcoguin steps into the role of Ivy Smith Aug. 11-23 in the Tony-nominated Broadway revival of On the Town, which plays the Lyric Theatre.

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North Shore Saturday Night Fever Begins Tonight by Andrew Gans

The North Shore Music Theatre production of the Broadway musical Saturday Night Fever plays the Massachusetts venue Aug. 11-23.

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Political Rock Musical The Fix Returns to the Signature, Starting Tonight by Andrew Gans

The Signature Theatre production of the political-themed musical The Fix is presented Aug. 11-Sept. 20 in the MAX Theatre.

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Monday, August 10, 2015

Full Casting and Stops Announced for National Tour of Beautiful The Carole King Musical by Robert Viagas and Andrew Gans

Producers Paul Blake and Sony/ATV Music Publishing have announced the supporting cast for the national tour of Beautiful — The Carole King Musical, which launches Sept. 15 at the P…

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Donna McKechnie Performs from and Signs Copies of New CD at NYC Barnes & Noble Today by Andrew Gans

Donna McKechnie, the Tony-winning triple threat who recently stood by for Chita Rivera in the Tony-nominated musical The Visit, celebrates her newest solo recording with a performanc…

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Rodgers and Hammerstein Classic Begins Tonight at the St. Louis Muny by Andrew Gans

The Muny production of the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical Oklahoma! plays the St. Louis venue Aug. 10-16.

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Sunday, August 9, 2015

Megan Fairchild Ends Run in Broadway's On the Town See Her Passionate Second Act Ballet by Andrew Gans

New York City Ballet principal dancer and Theatre World Award winner Megan Fairchild departs the Tony-nominated Broadway revival of On the Town, which plays the Lyric Theatre, Aug. 9 to…

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Saturday, August 8, 2015

Betty Buckley and Rachel York Are the Beales of East Hampton in Grey Gardens, Opening Tonight by Andrew Gans

Tony Award winner Betty Buckley and Drama Desk Award winner Rachel York head the cast of the Bay Street Theater's production of the award-winning musical Grey Gardens, which official…

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Friday, August 7, 2015

They're a Hit! Penn & Teller Recoup on Broadway by Andrew Gans and Robert Viagas

Penn & Teller on Broadway, which brings the provocative New Vaudeville magician team back to the Great White Way for a six-week stand, has recouped its entire initial investment of $…

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Additional Casting Announced for Little Shop of Horrors, Featuring Disney Star As Audrey by Andrew Gans

Complete casting has been announced for the Sharon Playhouse's upcoming production of the Howard Ashman and Alan Menken musical Little Shop of Horrors, which will play the Sharon, CT, v…

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Hamilton Opens with Multi-Million Dollar Advance by Andrew Gans and Michael Gioia

Hamilton, Lin-Manuel Miranda's acclaimed new musical that fuses the contemporary and classic worlds to tell the story of America's Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, op…

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Classic Patti LuPone Recording Will Be Reissued This Fall by Andrew Gans

"Matters of the Heart," two-time Tony winner Patti LuPone's studio recording of her acclaimed 2000 Lincoln Center Theater concert, will be reissued with all-new artwork…

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Will Thursday's FCC Rulings Change Quality of Broadway Sound? by Andrew Gans

The Federal Communications Commission voted Aug. 6 to adopt new rules intended to address the growing demand for frequencies and airwaves in the ever-expanding world of mobile phones. Th…

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Beaches Star Shoshana Bean Sings Soaring Version of "Wind Beneath My Wings" by Andrew Gans and Michael Gioia

Wicked star Shoshana Bean, who can currently be seen in the pre-Broadway engagement of Beaches, the new musical based on the 1985 novel by Iris Rainer Dart, can be heard singing the musi…

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Best in Show: Patrick Page and His Maltese Cymbeline Co-Star, A "Georgie Girl" by Andrew Gans

Best in Show — a spotlight on Broadway personalities and their animal companions — continues with Tony-nominated actor Patrick Page, who currently stars in the title …

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Actors Share "One Night in Bangkok" in New York Staging of Chess, Starting Tonight by Andrew Gans

Chess, the 1980s rock musical that played London and subsequently Broadway, returns to the New York stage Aug. 7.

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Thursday, August 6, 2015

Leads Announced for Broadway Revival of Witch-Hunt Drama The Crucible by Robert Viagas and Andrew Gans

Casting has been announced for the planned 2016 Broadway revival of Arthur Miller's Salem-set witch hunt drama, The Crucible, with a score by Philip Glass.

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How Can Aspiring Actors Turn a Glue Stick Into a Chance to Perform for NYC Casting Agents? by Andrew Gans

For the price of a 12-inch ruler, aspiring actors will have the chance to be seen by industry professionals Aug. 8 in the latest edition of Scenes and Songs for School Supplies.

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Liza Minnelli Will Have a Great Day This Fall by Andrew Gans

Tony, Emmy, Oscar and Grammy-winning entertainer Liza Minnelli will debut a new concert act this fall.

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New Play About the Little-Known "First Woman President" Sets George Street Bow Prior to New York by Andrew Gans

Tony winner Joe DiPietro's The Second Mrs. Wilson, which made its world premiere at the Long Wharf Theatre, is the final addition to the George Street Playhouse's 2015-16 seaso…

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22 Composers and Lyricists Will Join Forces for Identity Crisis Musical, Written and Performed Over by Andrew Gans

Twenty-two composers and lyricists will come together to create a new musical Identity Crisis, which will be presented Aug. 15 at 7 PM at the Laurie Beechman Theatre in New York.

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Clive Owen and Douglas Hodge Discuss Revival of Old Times, "One of Greatest Plays in Last 100 Years" by Andrew Gans

A video celebrating the upcoming Roundabout Theatre Company revival of Harold Pinter's Old Times has been released.

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Premiere Dates Announced for 5 CBS Series, Featuring Thomas Sadoski, Marcia Gay Harden, Jeremy Jorda by Andrew Gans

Premiere dates have been announced for five new CBS series: "Life in Pieces," "Limitless," "Code Black," "Supergirl" and "Angel from Hell." …

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Justin Kirk and Nicole Parker Among Cast of Billie Joe Armstrong's New Musical These Paper Bullets! by Andrew Gans

Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles has announces the cast of the the West Coast premiere of These Paper Bullets! A Modish Ripoff of William Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing", whi…

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Animated Musical "Charming" Finds Its Princesses by Andrew Gans

Several princesses who come to the realization they are all engaged to the same prince is the basis for the upcoming new animated musical "Charming" from 3QU Media.

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Sutton Foster Kicks Off New York Pops Summer Concert Series Tonight by Andrew Gans

On Aug. 6 at 7:30 PM The New York Pops performs an inaugural concert at its new summer home, Forest Hills Stadium, with two-time Tony Award winner Sutton Foster.

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Wednesday, August 5, 2015

Further Casting Set for Broadway's Fiddler on the Roof; "So You Think You Can Dance" Winner Joins Le by Adam Hetrick and Andrew Gans

Melanie Moore, who won season eight of "So You Think You Can Dance," will join the Broadway revival of Fiddler on the Roof starring Danny Burstein. Also announced are Nick Rehberge…

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Matilda Star Will Join Constantine Maroulis in New Musical Breaking Through by Andrew Gans

Initial casting has been announced for The Pasadena Playhouse's upcoming production of the new musical Breaking Through, which will begin previews Oct. 27 prior to an official opening N…

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Alison Fraser, Rachel Bay Jones, Caissie Levy, Barbara Walsh and More Cast in World Premiere of Firs by Andrew Gans

The Public Theater has announced complete casting for the world premiere of Michael John LaChiusa's First Daughter Suite, a follow-up to the composer's 1993 musical First Lady Su…

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Marin Ireland to Return to NYC Stage This Fall by Andrew Gans

Casting has been announced for the LCT3/Lincoln Center Theater world premiere of Abe Koogler's Kill Floor, which will begin performances Oct. 3 prior to an official opening Oct. 19 at th…

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Sutton Foster Will Welcome Broadway Friends in New York Pops Summer Concert Series by Andrew Gans

On Aug. 6 at 7:30 PM, The New York Pops will perform an inaugural concert at its new summer home, Forest Hills Stadium, with two-time Tony Award winner Sutton Foster.

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