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Sunday, November 23, 2014

"All That Jazz": Chicago Becomes Second Longest-Running Broadway Show Tonight by Andrew Gans

On Nov. 23 at 7 PM, the long-running, Tony-winning revival of Chicago plays its 7,486th performance, surpassing Cats to become the second longest-running show in Broadway history.

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Saturday, November 22, 2014

STAGE VIEWS: Going Once! Laughing Twice!! Star Daniel Damiano On A Delicate Balance, Straight White 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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Broadway-Bound An American in Paris Begins Parisian Run by Andrew Gans

The Broadway-bound new musical An American in Paris, inspired by the Oscar-winning film of the same name, plays a Nov. 22-Jan. 4, 2015, world premiere at the Thé&a…

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Friday, November 21, 2014

New Solo CD from Little Shop's Ellen Greene Now Available; Bonus Tracks from Long-Lost Solo Debut, T by Andrew Gans

Ellen Greene, the celebrated singing actress known for her work on stage and on the silver screen in Little Shop of Horrors, has released her new solo recording, "Songs for a Winter'…

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STAGE PORTRAIT: Hugh Jackman in The River 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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"Backstage with Disney on Broadway: Celebrating 20 Years" Will Air on ABC, With Performances by Ashl by Andrew Gans

In celebration of Disney Theatrical Productions' 20 years on Broadway, ABC will present "Backstage with Disney on Broadway: Celebrating 20 Years" Dec. 14 at 7 PM ET.

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Will Disney's The Little Mermaid Swim Back to North America? by Andrew Gans

The Disney musical The Little Mermaid, a flop when it initially appeared on Broadway in 2009, may be heading back to North America in a retooled version.

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Kristin Chenoweth Will Sing Live on "The Talk" by Andrew Gans

Tony Award winner Kristin Chenoweth, who will return to Broadway in early 2015 in the Roundabout Theatre Company's revival of On the Twentieth Century, will be a guest on CBS' "…

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Ethan Hawke Will Direct Benefit Reading of Things We Want, Reuniting Entire Original Cast by Andrew Gans

The New Group will celebrate its 20th anniversary season with a one-night-only benefit reading of Jonathan Marc Sherman’s Things We Want, reuniting director Ethan Hawke wit…

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Details Announced for Final 13 Episodes of "Glee"; Musical Drama Moves to Friday Nights by Andrew Gans

The final 13 episodes of the Fox musical series "Glee" will commence with a special two-hour premiere event Jan. 9, 2015, at 8 PM ET.

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Ben Rimalower Addresses His Patti Issues Again in NYC by Andrew Gans

Ben Rimalower, who recently debuted his new solo show Bad with Money, offers two performances of his debut one-person show, the critically acclaimed Patti Issues, at The Duplex.

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Two River's Eight-Actor Camelot, Featuring A Little Night Music Star, Opens by Andrew Gans

The Two River Theater production of the classic Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe musical Camelot officially opens at the New Jersey venue Nov. 21 following previews that began Nov. 15.

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Thursday, November 20, 2014

Rene Fleming Says Living on Love Is Aiming for Broadway by Andrew Gans

Opera star Renée Fleming, who was seen this past summer in the Williamstown Theatre Festival's world premiere of Joe DiPietro’s Living on Love, says the production is aiming f…

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Broadway Lights Will Be Dimmed in Memory of Mike Nichols by Andrew Gans

The marquees of Broadway theatres in New York will be dimmed Nov. 21 at 7:45 PM for one minute in memory of director, producer, writer and performer Mike Nichols, who passed away Nov. 19 at …

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Julia Coffey, Tom Alan Robbins, Tom Hewitt Will Star in Acting Company Benefit Reading of The Millio by Andrew Gans

The Acting Company will present a staged reading of George Bernard Shaw's The Millionairess Nov. 24 at 7 PM at the Pearl Theater.

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Casting Complete for Sweeney Todd in Concert Benefit by Andrew Gans

The Community Foundation for the Alleghenies and the Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center will present Sweeney Todd in Concert Feb. 15, 2015, at 2 PM at Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center in …

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Violet Co-Stars Sutton Foster and Joshua Henry Will Reteam by Andrew Gans

NSO Pops: An Evening with Sutton Foster will be presented at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Concert Hall Nov. 28-29.

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Midtown Men Concert, Featuring Christian Hoff, Michael Longoria, Daniel Reichard, J. Robert Spencer, by Andrew Gans

"The Midtown Men Live in Concert!," which comprises four stars from the original Broadway cast of the Tony-winning musical Jersey Boys and was filmed May 28 at the New Jersey P…

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Broadway Actors Are Part of One-Night Performance of New Musical Super Hero by Andrew Gans

Manhattan Musical Theatre Lab presents a reading of the new musical comedy Super Hero Nov. 20 at 6:30 PM at The Snapple Theatre Center, 210 West 50th Street.

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Original Side Show Star Is Mame at Virginia Rep by Andrew Gans

Side Show Tony nominee Emily Skinner stars in the title role of Virginia Repertory Theatre's production of the classic Jerry Herman musical Mame, which is presented Nov. 20, 2014-Jan…

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Ahrens and Flaherty's Degas-Inspired Musical Little Dancer Opens at the Kennedy Center by Andrew Gans

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts' world-premiere production of the new musical Little Dancer officially opens Nov. 20 following previews that began Oct. 25 at the E…

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Wednesday, November 19, 2014

A First Look at Newsies Tour Cast as They Soar on the Road (Video) by Adam Hetrick and Andrew Gans

Disney Theatrical Productions has just released brand new footage of the North American tour of the hit Broadway musical Newsies, which launched earlier this fall.

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Stephen Colbert to Host Kennedy Center Honors by Andrew Gans

Emmy Award winner Stephen Colbert will host the 37th annual Kennedy Center Honors Dec. 7 in Washington, D.C. The evening will recognize the achievements of singer Al Green, actor and filmmak…

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THEIR FAVORITE THINGS: Grand Hotel and "Dukes of Hazzard" Star John Schneider Shares His Theatregoin 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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Greg Louganis, Sean McDermott, Jason Patrick Sands and Justin Lore Are Part of Spring at The Willowb by Andrew Gans

Industry readings of Jonathan Van Dyke's Spring at The Willowbrook Inn are presented Nov. 19-20 in Manhattan.

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Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Rush Ticket and Standing Room Policies Announced for Broadway's Honeymoon in Vegas by Andrew Gans

The rush ticket and standing room policies have been announced for the new musical Honeymoon in Vegas, based on the 1992 Castle Rock Entertainment film of the same name, which begins preview…

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Broadway Royalty Rose for Elaine Stritch at Moving and Laughter-Filled Memorial by Andrew Gans

Think you knew Elaine Stritch, the one-of-a-kind comedic actress who triumphed on both stage and screen, in musicals and dramas alike?

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Rock of Ages Will End Broadway Run in 2015 by Andrew Gans

The producers of the Tony-nominated musical Rock of Ages announced Nov. 18 that the production will play its final performance at Broadway's Helen Hayes Theatre Jan. 18, 2015, after …

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Rob McClure, Brynn O'Malley, Tony Danza Take a Honeymoon in Vegas, Starting on Broadway Today by Andrew Gans

Following an acclaimed engagement at New Jersey's Paper Mill Playhouse, the new musical Honeymoon in Vegas, based on the 1992 Castle Rock Entertainment film of the same name, begins prev…

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Beautiful Tony Nominee Part of New Musical BLooM! Reading by Andrew Gans

A developmental reading of the new musical BLooM! is presented Nov. 18 at the Elektra Theatre.

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Monday, November 17, 2014

Douglas Sills, Adam Chanler-Berat, Rose Hemingway, Leslie Kritzer Cast in York's My Favorite Year by Andrew Gans

Casting has been announced for The York Theatre Company's staging of the 1992 musical My Favorite Year, which concludes the Fall 2014 Musicals in Mufti Series.

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