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Friday, June 5, 2015

Stage Portrait: An Act of God Star Jim Parsons by Andrew Gans

Acclaimed illustrator Ken Fallin's drawings of the greatest stars and scenes of the theatrical world are a recurring part of Playbill.com.

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How Many Octaves Are There in Kristin Chenoweth's Vocal Range?: Tony Awards Release "By the Numbers" by Andrew Gans

The Tony Awards have released a list of "By the Numbers" fun facts prior to the June 7 CBS telecast, including one that states 213 actors made their Broadway debuts in new shows du…

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Judy Blazer Will Join Cast of Tony-Winning Best Musical by Andrew Gans

Judy Blazer will join the cast of the Tony Award-winning Best Musical A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder June 30 in the role of the mysterious Miss Shingle.

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"Inside the Actors Studio" Will Welcome An Act of God's Jim Parsons by Andrew Gans

Jim Parsons, back on Broadway in the new comedy An Act of God, will appear on the Bravo series "Inside the Actors Studio."

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Abbott and Costello Estate Files Lawsuit Against Hand to God Use of Famed Comedy Routine by Andrew Gans

The estate of the late, famed comedy team Bud Abbott and Lou Costello filed a lawsuit June 4 against Hand to God — Robert Askins' new play, which has been nominated for five 20…

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Office Politics Explode Off-Broadway, Starting Tonight by Andrew Gans

Marcy Lovitch's Office Politics begins performances June 5 at the June Havoc Theatre, located in Manhattan at 312 West 36th Street.

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Diva Talk: Tyne Daly On It Shoulda Been You, Gypsy, Dear World and Arthur Laurents by Andrew Gans

News, views and reviews about the multi-talented women of the musical theatre and the concert/cabaret stage.

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Thursday, June 4, 2015

"Three Men and a Baby" Star Makes Shakespearean Debut in Free NYC Production, Starting Tonight by Andrew Gans

Steve Guttenberg, known for his roles in “Police Academy,” “Cocoon” and “Three Men and a Baby,” is part of the cast of Hudson Ware…

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Wednesday, June 3, 2015

CBS 2 Will Broadcast Saturday Night Tony Awards Preview by Andrew Gans

CBS 2 New York will air its annual Tony Awards preview special, "At the Tonys With Dana Tyler," June 6 beginning at 7 PM ET; check local listings.

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The Screening Room: Tony Lifetime Achievement Honoree Tommy Tune by Robert Viagas and Andrew Gans

Nine-time Tony Award winner Tommy Tune was named recipient of a 2015 Lifetime Achievement Tony Honor. Playbill.com looks back at his career with clips of his Broadway outings, concert an…

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Sting Musical The Last Ship Plans International Journey by Andrew Gans and Adam Hetrick

The Last Ship, the new musical starring 16-time Grammy winner Sting that ended its Broadway run Jan. 24 after just under four months of performances at the Neil Simon Theatre, w…

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Seesaw Star Will Head to the Chatterbox by Andrew Gans

Stage and screen star Michele Lee, a Tony nominee for her performance in the original production of Seesaw, will be the special guest at Seth's Broadway Chatterbox — h…

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"Today Show" Will Welcome Star of Ever After by Andrew Gans

Emmy Award winner Charles Shaugnessy, who plays King Francis in the Paper Mill Playhouse world-premiere musical Ever After, will be a guest on NBC's "Today Show" June 4.

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Chita Rivera Will Sit Down with Jimmy Fallon by Andrew Gans

Several Broadway favorites, including Tony winner (and 2015 Tony nominee) Chita Rivera, back on Broadway in the new musical The Visit, will be guests on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy…

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Tony Awards Will Feature Its Largest Production Number Ever; Musical Numbers Announced! by Andrew Gans

More than 175 performers will join Josh Groban onstage for a special performance — the most performers in a single number in Tony Awards history — at Radio City Music Hal…

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Will Benjamin Walker Get Bloody Bloody in Broadway's American Psycho Musical? by Andrew Gans and Adam Hetrick

Benjamin Walker, who starred in the title role of Broadway's Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, will reportedly play serial killer Patrick Bateman in the Broadway debut of American Psycho, ac…

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Their Favorite Things: Something Rotten! Tony Nominee Brad Oscar Shares His Theatregoing Experiences by Andrew Gans

Playbill.com's feature series Their Favorite Things asks members of the theatre community to share the Broadway performances that most affected them as part of the audi…

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Broadway Stars Join Seth Rudetsky for Readings from "Seth's Broadway Diary" Tonight by Andrew Gans

Seth Rudetsky celebrates his new book, "Seth's Broadway Diary," June 3 at the Tony Awards Pop-Up Shop, which is located at the Paramount Hotel near Times Square.

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David Hyde Pierce and Debra Monk Send Love Letters Tonight by Andrew Gans

Tony winners David Hyde Pierce and Debra Monk co-star in a one-night-only presentation of A.R. Gurney's Love Letters June 3 at the George Street Playhouse in New Jersey.

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Tuesday, June 2, 2015

Will Playboy Need a Playbill?: Life of Hugh Hefner Being Explored in New Musical by Andrew Gans and Robert Viagas

An Equity showcase of a new musical, titled Hef, will be presented in Manhattan in August, according to an Equity casting notice.

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"Dames at Sea" to start previews on Broadway at the Helen Hayes Theatre on Sept 24th, 2015! by Andrew Gans

Infinity Theatricals and Martin Platt to present the Broadway debut of "Dames at Sea" to be directed and choreographed by three-time Tony nominee RANDY SKINNER!

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Rob McClure Among Broadway Actors Set to Light up Muny Beauty and the Beast by Andrew Gans

Complete casting has been announced for The Muny's upcoming production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast, which will play the St. Louis venue July 29-Aug. 7. Rob McClure, late of the…

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Dames at Sea Will Sail Into Broadway's Helen Hayes; Creative Team Announced by Andrew Gans

Dames at Sea, the Off-Broadway musical that helped launch the career of Tony winner Bernadette Peters, will set sail on Broadway beginning Sept. 24 prior to an official opening Oct. 22 a…

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Check Out What Happens When You're Stranded at the Airport with the Casts of The Lion King and Aladd by Andrew Gans

Cast members from the Broadway productions of The Lion King and Aladdin were among the many stranded the evening of May 31 at La Guardia International Airport.

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Will Brad Pitt Film "Fight Club" Be Transformed Into a Rock Opera? by Andrew Gans

A musical version of the 1999 film "Fight Club," which starred Brad Pitt and Edward Norton, is currently under discussion, according to the Wall Street Journal.

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Josh Groban Will Perform at the Tony Awards by Andrew Gans

Multi-platinum recording artist Josh Groban, who was seen in the Actors Fund concert version of Chess, will perform on the Tony Awards telecast June 7 at Radio City Music Hall, according…

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Broadway Actors Populate North Shore Dreamgirls, Beginning Tonight by Andrew Gans

The North Shore Music Theatre production of the award-winning musical Dreamgirls plays the Massachusetts venue June 2-14 with an official opening June 3.

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Monday, June 1, 2015

Kristin Chenoweth, Sutton Foster, Megan Hilty, Patina Miller in Concert To Help "Unadoptable" Kids F by Andrew Gans

Voices for the Voiceless: Stars For Foster Kids, featuring a host of Broadway favorites, will be presented June 29 at 7 PM at the St. James Theatre, 246 West 44th Street.

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Brandy Norwood Extends Run in Broadway's Chicago by Andrew Gans

Grammy winner Brandy Norwood has extended her engagement in the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago at the Ambassador Theatre.

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A Little More Brandy, Please! Norwood Extends Run in Broadway's Chicago by Andrew Gans

Grammy winner Brandy Norwood has extended her engagement in the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago at the Ambassador Theatre.

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Stephen Oremus and Others Join Creative Team for NBC's The Wiz Live! by Andrew Gans

Two-time Tony winner Stephen Oremus will serve as music director, orchestrator and co-producer of the music for NBC's upcoming live television production of The Wiz, which is sc…

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