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Friday, March 27, 2015

Eden Espinosa Will Join Adam Pascal, Telly Leung, Mandy Gonzalez, Marcus Paul James for Seasons of B by Andrew Gans

Seasons of Broadway — an evening of hit songs and personal backstage anecdotes — will be presented March 30 at BB King’s Blues Club and Grill in New York City.

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Tour Dates Announced for Idina Menzel's 2015 World Tour by Andrew Gans

The complete itinerary has been announced for Idina Menzel: World Tour 2015, which kicks off May 30 at the Olympic Hall in Seoul, Korea.

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Diva Talk: Kelli O'Hara On The King and I, The Real Anna, "Peter Pan Live" and Motherhood 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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Jesus' Apostles Sing in the New Musical The 12, Beginning Tonight by Andrew Gans

The Denver Center for the Performing Arts is presenting the world premiere of the new rock musical The 12, which features book and lyrics by Tony Award winner Robert Schenkkan (All The Way) …

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Best in Show: Bernadette Peters and Kramer! by Andrew Gans

Playbill.com launches its newest feature, Best in Show — a spotlight on Broadway personalities and their animal companions — with three-time Tony Award winner Bernade…

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Lea Salonga, Terrence Mann and More Join National Symphony Orchestra for Do You Hear the People Sing by Andrew Gans

Do You Hear the People Sing, which celebrates the musicals of Boublil and Schönberg, will be presented 8 PM March 27 and 28 in the Concert Hall at the Kennedy Center for the Perform…

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Thursday, March 26, 2015

Fans Want Adam Pascal to Be Broadway's Next Valjean; Rent Star Weighs In by Andrew Gans

When it was announced that Ramin Karimloo, who received a Tony Award nomination for his portrayal of Jean Valjean in the re-imagined Broadway revival of Les Misérables, would …

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Tony Danza Heads to the Chatterbox Today by Andrew Gans

Tony Danza, star of the new Broadway musical Honeymoon in Vegas, which plays the Nederlander Theatre, will be the special guest at Seth's Broadway Chatterbox — hosted …

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What Role Does Christopher Plummer Regret Turning Down? (Video) by Andrew Gans

Tony winner Christopher Plummer was recently a guest on "Conan."

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Side Show Star Will Be Next to Normal for North Carolina Theatre; Complete Cast Announced by Andrew Gans

Casting has been announced for North Carolina Theatre's upcoming production of the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical Next to Normal, which will be presented May 1-10 at A.J. Fletche…

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Broadway's Cinderella Will Be Musical Guest for "Saturday Night Live" by Andrew Gans

Carly Rae Jepsen, who made her Broadway debut in Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella, will be the musical guest for the April 4 broadcast of NBC's "Saturday Night Live."

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Live Screening of A View From the Bridge, Starring Mark Strong, Offered Today by Andrew Gans

National Theatre Live is presenting an international broadcast of Ivo van Hove’s Young Vic production of Arthur Miller’s A View From the Bridge live from the Wyndham&…

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Rush Policy Announced for New Broadway Musical Doctor Zhivago by Andrew Gans and Adam Hetrick

The rush policy has been announced for the Broadway premiere of the new musical Doctor Zhivago, which stars Tam Mutu, Kelli Barrett, Tom Hewitt and Paul Nolan and begins performances March 2…

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Bruce Vilanch, Jerry Adler, Constantine Maroulis Unearth Rubble in New Play by "Simpsons" Writer by Andrew Gans

James Valletti, Stephenie Skyllas and Hunter Chancellor present invitation-only readings of Rubble, a comedy written by four-time Emmy Award-winning "The Simpsons" writ…

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Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Annual August Wilson Monologue Competition Will Be Held in May by Andrew Gans

Jujamcyn Theaters and True Colors Theatre Company announced the 7th Annual August Wilson Monologue Competition will take place 7 PM May 4 at the August Wilson Theatre.

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Anna Kendrick Will Join Lisa Kudrow and More in New Comedy "Table 19" by Andrew Gans

Stage and screen star Anna Kendrick, who can be seen in the film adaptations of Into the Woods and The Last Five Years, has landed a role in the new film "Table 19," according to D…

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Julie Andrews Says She's Ready for Her Spanking by Andrew Gans

Oscar winner Julie Andrews recently appeared on the syndicated morning show "Live with Kelly and Michael." The acclaimed singing actress spoke about "The Sound of Music,"…

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Fashion Critic Will Pen Biography of Elaine Stritch by Andrew Gans

Alexandra Jacobs, a fashion critic and feature writer for the New York Times, will pen a biography of Tony and Emmy Award winner Elaine Stritch, who passed away July 17, 2014, at age 89.

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Betty Buckley Will Bring Dark Blue-Eyed Blues to NYC by Andrew Gans

Tony Award winner Betty Buckley, who will be seen as Carlotta in the forthcoming London concerts of Stephen Sondheim's Follies, will return to Joe's Pub in May.

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International Singing Star Lands Title Role in World Premiere of Marley Musical by Andrew Gans

international singing sensation Mitchell Brunings had landed the title role of the late reggae star Bob Marley in the world premiere production of the musical biography Marley at Center Stag…

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Music-Filled "Sugar" Film, Featuring Alice Ripley, Nearing Completion by Andrew Gans and Carey Purcell

The music-themed feature film "Sugar," featuring Tony Award winner Alice Ripley, is nearly complete.

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Francesca Williams, Niece of Tennessee Williams, At Work on Play About Inspiration for Glass Menager by Andrew Gans

Francesca Williams, the niece of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tennessee Williams, has unearthed a treasure trove of boxes in her family's home in St. Louis, according to USA To…

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Constantine Maroulis, Amy Spanger, Felicia Finley Set for Wedding Singer Reunion Concert by Andrew Gans

The Wedding Singer Reunion Concert, featuring songs from the Tony-nominated 2006 musical, will be presented at 54 Below April 19.

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Their Favorite Things: Grammy Winner and Song & Dance's Melissa Manchester Shares Her Theatregoing E 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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Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Here's Your Chance: Wicked Will Hold Open Call for Broadway and Touring Company in April by Andrew Gans

An Open Singers Call for Equity and non-Equity actors will be held in Manhattan next month for various productions of the international hit musical Wicked.

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Will Martin Scorsese Direct Kenneth Branagh in Film Version of Macbeth? by Andrew Gans

The Kenneth Branagh Macbeth, which originated at the 2013 Manchester International Festival and was subsequently staged in Manhattan at the Park Avenue Armory, may be heading to the silver s…

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Free Stars in the Alley Concert Sets May Date by Andrew Gans

Stars in the Alley, a free outdoor concert presented by The Broadway League, will be offered May 27 beginning at 10:30 AM in Shubert Alley, between Broadway and Eighth Avenue and 44th and 45…

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The Girl Is Ours! Brandy Norwood, TV's "Cinderella," Will Make Broadway Debut in April by Andrew Gans

The Broadway company of the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago will welcome Grammy Award winner Brandy Norwood to the Ambassador Theatre beginning April 28.

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Kristin Chenoweth's "Pushing Daisies" Is Top Choice in "TV Reboot Tournament" by Andrew Gans

ABC's "Pushing Daisies" was named the winner of Esquire.com's "TV Reboot Tournament," which asked readers to choose which of 32 canceled TV shows they would lik…

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Bobby Steggert Will Star in Reading of New Musical Slaughterhouse Five by Andrew Gans

An industry reading of Kurt Vonnegut's Slaughterhouse Five, a new musical based on his best-seller about a man who "comes unstuck in time," will be presented April 7 at 3 PM i…

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Watch Meryl Streep Offer James Corden "Late Late Show" Advice by Andrew Gans

"The Late Late Show with James Corden," hosted by the Tony-winning stage and screen star who was also seen as The Baker in the film adaptation of Into the Woods, debuted March …

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