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Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Curious Incident Schedules Its Actors Fund Benefit Performance by Andrew Gans

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, the acclaimed new play by Simon Stephens about a 15-year-old boy who must get to the bottom of the mysterious death of…

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Aladdin's Leading Players Extend Contracts Through 2016 by Andrew Gans

Adam Jacobs (Aladdin), Tony Award nominee Jonathan Freeman (Jafar), Tony Award winner James Monroe Iglehart (Genie) and Courtney Reed (Jasmine) have extended their contracts with the critica…

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Priscilla Star Tony Sheldon Finds His "Dream" Role in Australia by Andrew Gans

Tony nominee Tony Sheldon, who was seen in London and on Broadway as Bernadette in Priscilla Queen of the Desert, has taken on the dual lead roles of Miguel de Cervantes and Don Quixote in S…

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Sarah Brightman To Reveal Details on Upcoming Space Flight by Andrew Gans

Singer Sarah Brightman, who created the role of Christine in the London and Broadway productions of The Phantom of the Opera, will hold a press conference March 10 to discuss her upcoming tr…

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Watch Preview of Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman's PBS Concert, Airing Tonight by Andrew Gans

Tony Award-winning songwriters Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman share their vast repertoire of songs from stage and screen on "American Songbook at NJPAC," which premieres 8 PM …

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THEIR FAVORITE THINGS: "L.A. Law" Star Jill Eikenberry Shares Her 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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Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Betty Buckley Announces Concerts and Master Classes in 4 States by Andrew Gans

Tony Award winner Betty Buckley has announced a series of concerts and master classes in Boston, New York, Ft. Worth and Miami Beach for the coming months.

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Robert De Niro Will Direct New Alan Menken Musical at Paper Mill; Season Slate Unveiled by Andrew Gans

Paper Mill Playhouse has announced its 2015-16 season, which will feature five musicals and two world premieres.

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Actors Jailed in Thailand for Play That Insulted the King by Andrew Gans

Two Thai actors — Patiwat Saraiyaem, 23, and Pornthip Mankong, 26 — received five-year jail sentences Feb. 24 for their performance of a stage play about a fictional …

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Jonathan Groff, Andrew Rannells and More Set for Series Finale of "Glee" by Andrew Gans

Jonathan Groff, who created the role of Jesse St. James in the Fox musical series "Glee," will return for the program's series finale, which is scheduled for March 20 at 8 PM …

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Neil Patrick Harris Offers Shattering Response to Oscar Critics by Andrew Gans

Tony winner Neil Patrick Harris has responded to those who criticized his work as host of the 87th Academy Awards, which were broadcast on ABC Feb. 22.

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Darren Lee, EJ Zimmerman, Christine Toy Johnson Will Be Part of Reading of New Musical Joker's Game, by Andrew Gans

A reading of Joker's Game, a new musical originally developed and produced in China, will be held Feb. 25 at noon at the Ripley Grier Studios.

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Over 30 Years After Opening Don't Tell Mama, Karen Mason Will Return for Month-Long Engagement; Deta by Andrew Gans

Karen Mason, who was last on Broadway in the Frank Wildhorn musical Wonderland, will play a month-long engagement at the New York cabaret Don't Tell Mama in March.

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Tony Winner Paulo Szot Salutes Sinatra and Jobim in New Concert Act, Starting Tonight by Andrew Gans and Adam Hetrick

Tony Award winner Paulo Szot, who made his Broadway debut as Emile de Becque in the 2008 revival of South Pacific, returns to the Manhattan nightspot 54 Below Feb. 24.

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Monday, February 23, 2015

Hair Tony Nominee and More Will Join Judith Light for Reading of Wonderful A New Play by Andrew Gans

Rob Hinderliter and Dominick LaRuffa, Jr. of R&D Theatricals will present an invitation-only reading of Craig Ricks and John Olson's Wonderful — A New Play Feb. 26.

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Free Readings Set for New BD Wong-Wayne Barker Musical Mr. Doctor by Andrew Gans

Free readings of Mr. Doctor, a new musical co-written by Tony winner BD Wong, will be presented Feb. 27-28 at 5 PM in San Diego State University's Experimental Theatre, according…

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Scott Alan Will Be Joined by 20 Artists for Concert Evening at the St. James by Andrew Gans

After selling out three upcoming concerts at the St. James Studios, where he will be joined by The Color Purple’s Cynthia Erivo, composer-lyricist Scott Alan will offer a solo …

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"August Wilson: The Ground on Which I Stand" Documentary Now Available for Free Online Viewing by Andrew Gans

The American Masters documentary "August Wilson: The Ground on Which I Stand," which premiered on PBS Feb. 20, is now available for online viewing.

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Watch Maureen McGovern Reimagine American Classic; NYC Concert Dates Announced by Andrew Gans

Maureen McGovern, last on Broadway opposite Sutton Foster in Little Women, will bring her new concert act, Sing, My Sisters, Sing!, to 54 Below March 10-14.

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Julia Mattison, Ben Crawford, Alex Brightman, Andrew Kober, F. Michael Haynie Sing Drew Gasparini Tu by Andrew Gans

Broadway’s Future Songbook Series — presented by Arts and Artists at St. Paul — continues Feb. 23 in the Bruno Walter Auditorium at the New York Public Library …

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Writers of The Flick, Fun Home and Love Letters Honored With Dramatists Guild Awards Tonight by Andrew Gans

The Dramatists Guild of America's annual awards ceremony is held Feb. 23 at The Harvard Club in New York. David Henry Hwang hosts.

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Broadway By the Year Season Launches Tonight with Tonya Pinkins, Karen Ziemba, Emily Skinner, Josh Y by Andrew Gans

The annual Broadway By the Year series, which is created and hosted by Scott Siegel for The Town Hall, kicks off Feb. 23 at 8 PM with The Broadway Musicals of 1916-1940.

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Daniel Davis, Ed Dixon, Lisa O'Hare, Matthew Rauch and David Turner Explore Widowers' Houses Tonight by Andrew Gans

Gingold Theatrical Group's Project Shaw, which is under the leadership of founding artistic director David Staller, continues Feb. 23 at 7 PM with a reading of George Bernard Shaw&rs…

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Sunday, February 22, 2015

Revival of You Can't Take It With You Ends Broadway Run Today by Andrew Gans

The critically acclaimed revival of Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman's You Can’t Take It With You plays its final performance Feb. 22 at 3 PM at the Longacre Theatre. Upon closi…

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Wicked's Christine Dwyer Stars in Free Performances of 2 Very Dangerous People Sharing 1 Small Space by Andrew Gans

Christine Dwyer, most recently seen on Broadway as Elphaba in the hit musical Wicked, co-stars in two free performances of 2 Very Dangerous People Sharing 1 Small Space Feb. 22-23 a…

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Wiesenthal, Award-Winning Play By and Starring Tom Dugan, Closes Off-Broadway Today by Andrew Gans

The New York premiere of Wiesenthal, the award-winning play written by and starring Tom Dugan that officially opened Nov. 5 following previews that began Oct. 24, 2014, plays its final p…

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Saturday, February 21, 2015

STAGE VIEWS: The Lion Star Benjamin Scheuer On Guys and Dolls, Every Brilliant Thing and Phillipa So by Andrew Gans

Playbill.com's series features actors commenting on their recent theatregoing experiences, what productions they're looking forward to and more.

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Mary Testa, Tyce Green, Kate Rockwell, Orfeh and Teal Wicks Sing from the Heart Tonight by Andrew Gans

54 Sings Heart, an evening featuring songs made famous by the powerhouse band, is presented Feb. 21 at 54 Below.

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Friday, February 20, 2015

Rene Fleming, Kathleen Marshall, Joe DiPietro Set for Living on Love "TimesTalks" by Andrew Gans

Four-time Grammy Award winner Renée Fleming, who will make her Broadway debut later this season in Living on Love, will be joined by three-time Tony Award winner Kathleen …

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John & Jen Star and Hubby Set for Summer Bells Are Ringing by Andrew Gans

Berkshire Theatre Group will present the classic Comden and Green musical Bells Are Ringing this summer.

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STAGE PORTRAIT: Lives of the Saints Playwright David Ives 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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