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Monday, June 9, 2014

Complete Lineup Announced for Outdoor Summer Film Festival in Bryant Park by Andrew Gans

The lineup has been announced for the HBO Bryant Park Summer Film Festival, which will kick off June 16 with "Saturday Night Fever."

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Nick Blaemire, Joe Iconis, Anne L. Nathan, Taylor Trensch and Alysha Umphress Will Sing Rare Jonathan Larson Works at City Center by Andrew Gans

The Lobby Project, a series of free pre-show events presented in conjunction with New York City Center's Encores! Off-Center series, will continue June 28 with 54 Below Meets 55 Above: …

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The Trial of Oscar Wilde Will Play Symphony Space; Casting Announced by Andrew Gans

The Ensemble for the Romantic Century (ERC) will present The Trial of Oscar Wilde June 19-21 at Leonard Nimoy Thalia at Symphony Space.

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Emmy Winner Tim Daly Will Star in Dorset Theatre Festival's Red by Andrew Gans

Casting has been announced for the Dorset Theatre Festival's upcoming production of John Logan's award-winning drama Red, which will begin performances June 18.

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Joel Grey, John Cullum, James Naughton, Melissa Errico, Max Von Essen Offer Spectacular Songs of Lerner and Loewe Tonight by Andrew Gans

Irish Repertory Theatre's Annual Benefit Gala, The Spectacular Songs of Lerner and Loewe, is presented June 9 at 7 PM at Broadway's Al Hirschfeld Theatre.

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Constantine Maroulis and The Company Men Join Linda Eder For a Night After the Tonys by Andrew Gans

Linda Eder: Night After the Tonys, featuring original Jekyll & Hyde star Eder, plays the John Anson Ford Amphitheatre June 9 at 8 PM.

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Sunday, June 8, 2014

Broadway's Big Night! 68th Annual Tony Awards Presented June 8 by Andrew Gans

Will Bryan Cranston and Robert Schenkkan's Lyndon B. Johnson play go All The Way? Will Audra McDonald collect her record-breaking sixth competitive Tony? Will Aladdin's James Monroe …

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Barbara Cook Honored with Julie Harris Award at June 8 Tony Awards Viewing Party by Andrew Gans

Tony winner and Kennedy Center Honoree Barbara Cook is honored with The Julie Harris Award for Artistic Achievement at The Actors Fund's 18th Annual Tony Awards Viewing Party June 8 in L…

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Off-Broadway's Under My Skin, Starring Kerry Butler, Closes June 8 by Andrew Gans

The new comedy Under My Skin — written by Robert Sternin and Prudence Fraser, the creative forces behind "The Nanny" and "Who’s The Boss?" — plays its f…

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Saturday, June 7, 2014

STAGE VIEWS: Broadway and Grease Star Taylor Louderman, On Bridges, Les Miserables, If/Then 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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"At The Tonys," Featuring Interviews with Neil Patrick Harris, Tyne Daly, James Monroe Iglehart, Airs Tonight by Andrew Gans

"At The Tonys With Dana Tyler," a half-hour special spotlighting the upcoming Tony Awards, airs in the New York metropolitan area on CBS 2 June 7 beginning at 7 PM ET; check local …

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Friday, June 6, 2014

Casting Announced for New Production of The King and I, at Paris' Théâtre du Châtelet by Andrew Gans and Stéphane Ly-Cuong

Casting has been announced for Théâtre du Châtelet's upcoming production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's The King and I, which will be presented June 13-29.

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STAGE PORTRAIT: 30 Outstanding Performances of the Broadway Season; Can You Identify Each Actor? 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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Kate Baldwin and Jason Danieley Will Head Cast of Paper Mill's Broadway-Bound Can-Can by Andrew Gans

Paper Mill Playhouse has announced initial casting for its Broadway-bound production of Cole Porter's Can-Can, which will kickoff the New Jersey venue's 2014-15 season.

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Linda Eder Will Record First Live Album; Tix Now Available by Andrew Gans

Linda Eder, who won a Theatre World Award in 1997 for her Broadway debut in Jekyll & Hyde, will record her first live album June 21 in Saratoga Springs, NY.

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Summer Broadcasts of "Saturday Night Live" Will Feature Paul Rudd, Lena Dunham, Kerry Washington, Jim Parsons, Anna Kendrick by Andrew Gans

A host of theatre artists are featured in the repeat summer broadcasts of NBC's "Saturday Night Live."

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San Diego Musical Theatre's Next to Normal Casts Its Diana, Dan and Gabe by Andrew Gans

Initial casting has been announced for the San Diego Musical Theatre's upcoming production of the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical Next to Normal, which will be presented Sept. 26-Oct. 12 …

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Complete Casting Announced for Mala Hierba, Part of Second Stage's 2014 Uptown Series by Andrew Gans

Casting has been announced for Tanya Saracho's Mala Hierba, part of Second Stage Theatre's 2014 Uptown Series, which will begin previews July 14 prior to an official opening July 24 …

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"Burning Blue" Film, Starring Trent Ford, Morgan Spector, Tammy Blanchard, Cotter Smith, Michael Cumpsty, Released Today by Andrew Gans

"Burning Blue," a new film based on DMW Greer's play of the same name, opens in cinemas and on demand June 6.

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Thursday, June 5, 2014

Over 60 Vocalists, Including Many Broadway Stars, Set for 25th Annual Cabaret Convention by Andrew Gans

The 25th Annual New York Cabaret Convention will be presented Oct. 20-23 in the Rose Theater at Jazz at Lincoln Center's Frederick P. Rose Hall.

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Tony Awards Gets Starrier; Ten Additional Artists Announced for Broadway's Biggest Night by Andrew Gans

Additional artists have been added to the starry lineup for the 68th Annual Tony Awards, which will be broadcast live on CBS beginning at 8 PM ET June 8.

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CUNY TV Will Broadcast Over Seven Hours of Broadway Interviews on Tony Sunday by Andrew Gans

CUNY TV will celebrate the 68th Annual Tony Awards June 8 with seven-and-a-half hours of Broadway interviews related to this year's nominees.

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Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival Names New Producing Artistic Director by Andrew Gans

A new producing artistic director has been named for The Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival and the Merry-Go-Round Playhouse, located in Auburn, NY.

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"Jersey Boys: Music from the Motion Picture and Broadway Musical" Sets Release Date; Track Listing Announced by Andrew Gans

Rhino will release the soundtrack to Clint Eastwood’s big-screen version of the Tony Award-winning musical Jersey Boys, which premieres June 20 in theatres nationwide.

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Three Vintage Recordings by Two-Time Tony Nominee Alison Fraser Now Available by Andrew Gans

Bruce Yeko and Original Cast Records have announced that three recordings featuring the talents of two-time Tony nominee Alison Fraser are now available for digital download.

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Noises Off, Directed by Titanic's Don Stephenson, Opens June 5 by Andrew Gans

The Pittsburgh Public Theater production of Michael Frayn's Noises Off, directed by Broadway's Don Stephenson (Titanic, The Producers, Rock of Ages), officially opens June 5 followin…

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Stephen Schwartz, Tom Wopat, Liz Callaway, Scott Coulter, Jessica Hendy, Kelli Rabke Offer Broadway at Moorland Tonight by Andrew Gans

Broadway at Moorland, the 14th annual summer concert and fireworks display at Moorland Farm in Far Hills, NJ, is presented June 5.

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Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Oscar Winner Jennifer Hudson Will Perform Song from Finding Neverland on Tony Awards by Andrew Gans

A selection from the new musical Finding Neverland, which will take flight this July at the American Repertory Theater under the direction of Tony Award winner Diane Paulus, will be featured…

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THE SCREENING ROOM: Elaine Paige Sings from Pippin, Whistle, Chess, Evita on "Elaine Paige Show"; Musical Guests, Too by Andrew Gans

West End leading lady Elaine Paige, who has been seen on Broadway in Sunset Boulevard and Follies, currently hosts "The Elaine Paige Show," a new six-part series for Sky Arts TV.

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"At The Tonys" Will Air June 7, Featuring Interviews with Neil Patrick Harris, Tyne Daly, James Monroe Iglehart by Andrew Gans

"At The Tonys With Dana Tyler," a half-hour special spotlighting the upcoming Tony Awards, will air on CBS 2 June 7 beginning at 7 PM ET; check local listings.

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CBS' "Let's Make a Deal," Hosted by Wayne Brady, Will Salute The Tony Awards by Andrew Gans

The June 6 broadcast of CBS' "Let's Make a Deal" will feature a salute to the upcoming Tony Awards.

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