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Thursday, October 31, 2013

Loni Ackerman, Allison Case, Jay Armstrong Johnson, Barbara Walsh Will Sing Work of Maltby and Shire by Andrew Gans

A host of theatre favorites will take part in a salute to the songs of Richard Maltby, Jr. and David Shire in December at 54 Below.

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Sierra Boggess, Telly Leung and More Will Celebrate Release of New Book "Starry-Eyed: 16 Stories that Steal the Spotlight" by Andrew Gans

Stars from stage and screen will take part in a Nov. 1 event celebrating the release of "Starry-Eyed: 16 Stories that Steal the Spotlight."

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No Man's Land Begins Previews Oct. 31, Joining Waiting for Godot in Rep On Broadway by Andrew Gans

The revival of Harold Pinter's No Man's Land plays its first preview Oct. 31 at 8 PM at Broadway's Cort Theatre. The production plays in repertory with Samuel Beckett's Waiti…

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Yale Repertory Production of Caryl Churchill's Owners Opens Oct. 31 by Andrew Gans

The Yale Repertory Theatre production of Caryl Churchill's Owners officially opens Oct. 31 following previews that began Oct. 25.

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Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Tonya Pinkins, Patrick Page, Sebastian Arcelus, Donna Murphy Will Sing Rupert Holmes Tunes to Benefit NAACP by Andrew Gans

Tony winner Tonya Pinkins will be joined by several of her A Time to Kill co-stars for an upcoming concert evening to benefit The NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund.

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Tony Winner John Doyle Named Pace Performing Arts' Musical Theater Artist-in-Residence by Andrew Gans

Tony Award-winning director John Doyle (Sweeney Todd, Company) has been named Pace Performing Arts Musical Theater Program’s second artist-in-residence.

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Patti LuPone, Megan Mullally and Megan Hilty Will Join Seth Rudetsky for Florida Concert Series by Andrew Gans

The Broward Center for the Performing Arts and Matthew Lombardo will launch the inaugural season of WinterStage at the 1,167-seat Parker Playhouse in Fort Lauderdale, FL, in January 2014.

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Terry Burrell Will Star in Free NYC Reading of New Musical Ethel! by Andrew Gans

Arts and Artists at St. Paul, which is under the leadership of artistic director John Znidarsic, in association with The Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center will present a free…

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Judy Kuhn and Douglas Sills Will Star in Project Shaw's Candida by Andrew Gans

Gingold Theatrical Group's Project Shaw series, which is under the leadership of artistic director David Staller, will continue Nov. 25 with a reading of George Bernard Shaw's 1985 c…

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THEIR FAVORITE THINGS: Pippin Star Erik Altemus 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 audience. …

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Wickedly "Popular": Stephen Schwartz-Winnie Holzman Musical Celebrates 10th Broadway Anniversary Oct. 30 by Andrew Gans

The New York production of Wicked — the international hit musical based on the novel by Gregory Maguire that features a score by Stephen Schwartz and a book by Winnie Holzman — c…

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Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Casting Announced for York's Buddy's Tavern and Jack: A Musical Drama on the Life of John F. Kennedy by Andrew Gans

Casting has been announced for The York Theatre Company's upcoming presentations of the New York premiere of two musicals: a “New2NY” concert production of Jack: A Musical Dr…

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RRazz Room Relocates to Bucks County; Lineup Includes Karen Akers, Bronson Pinchot, Lainie Kazan, The Skivvies, Andrea Marcovicci, Bryan Batt by Andrew Gans

After ten years in San Francisco, The RRazz Room has relocated to Bucks County in an intimate cabaret space located in the heart of New Hope.

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Neil Patrick Harris Will Be Honored by Drama League at 30th Annual Musical Celebration of Broadway by Andrew Gans

The Drama League announced Oct. 30 that it will honor Golden Globe nominee and Emmy Award winner Neil Patrick Harris, who will return to the New York stage in 2014 in the Broadway bow of Hed…

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Heidi Blickenstaff and James Moye Will Celebrate Release of Meet John Doe CD at 54 Below by Andrew Gans and Adam Hetrick

A concert celebrating the release of the recording of the new musical Meet John Doe will be presented Nov. 26 at 54 Below.

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Andrew Rannells Will Return to HBO's "Girls" for Third (and Possibly Fourth) Season by Andrew Gans

Andrew Rannells, a Tony nominee for his performance in the Tony-winning Book of Mormon, will reprise his role as Hannah's (Lena Dunham) gay ex-boyfriend Elijah on the upcoming third seas…

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Christine Ebersole Will Join Cheyenne Jackson for Birdland Concerts by Andrew Gans

When stage and screen star Cheyenne Jackson, who was most recently on Broadway in The Performers, makes his Birdland debut in December, his special guest will be two-time Tony winner Christi…

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Keith Josef Adkins' The Last Saint On Sugar Hill Plays National Black Theatre Beginning Oct. 29 by Andrew Gans

National Black Theatre kicks off its 45th season with the New York premiere of Keith Josef Adkins' The Last Saint On Sugar Hill.

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Kyle Dean Massey, Anne Brummel, Gerard Canonico, Bradley Dean, Katrina Rose Dideriksen Sing Tunes of Bobby Cronin Oct. 29 by Andrew Gans

An evening featuring the work of composer-lyricist Bobby Cronin is presented at 54 Below Oct. 29.

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Austin Colby, Florence Lacey, Tracy Lynn Olivera Star in New Musical Crossing, Beginning Oct. 29 at the Signature by Andrew Gans

The Signature Theatre staging of Crossing, the first of three world-premiere musicals to receive a full production as part of the Arlington theatre company's 2013-14 season, begins perfo…

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Monday, October 28, 2013

Greg Mullavey, Jim Stanek, Kate Wetherhead Will Join Marlo Thomas in Clever Little Lies at George Street Playhouse by Andrew Gans

Stage and screen star Marlo Thomas will head the cast of the world premiere of Joe DiPietro's Clever Little Lies, which will begin performances Nov. 19 at the George Street Playhouse.

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THE SCREENING ROOM: Bromance Concert, With Jenn Colella, Jason Tam, Adam Chanler-Berat, Andrew Kober (Video) by Michael Gioia and Andrew Gans

A concert version of Kyle Ewalt and Michael Ian Walker’s Bromance: The Dude-sical, featuring If/Then cast members Jenn Colella and Jason Tam, was presented at Joe's Pub Aug. 2…

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Alan Cumming, Shuler Hensley, Andy Karl, Orfeh, Brad Oscar Set for Only Make Believe Gala; Susan Sarandon To Be Honored by Andrew Gans

Sir Ian McKellen will host Only Make Believe's 14th Annual Gala, which is entitled Make Believe On Broadway, Nov. 4 at 7 PM at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre.

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Adam Chanler-Berat, Santino Fontana, Jose Llana, Leslie Odom Jr., Wesley Taylor and Max von Essen Will Join Ann Harada for Christmas Eve With Christma by Andrew Gans

Cinderella's Ann Harada will revisit the role of Avenue Q's Christmas Eve — the opinionated, heavily accented therapist — for one evening to benefit Broadway Cares/E…

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Joel Grey and Brooke Shields Will Be Honored as Living Landmarks in November by Andrew Gans

Stage and screen stars Joel Grey and Brooke Shields will be among those honored at the New York Landmarks Conservancy's 20th Living Landmarks Celebration.

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Actors' Temple Benefit Will Feature Stephen Bogardus, Bernard Dotson, Beth Fowler, Jackie Hoffman, Mark Nadler, Lee Roy Reams by Andrew Gans

The Actors' Temple's Fourth Annual Concert Fundraiser will be held Nov. 18 at 7 PM at the famed Temple, which is located at 339 West 47th Street.

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Veterans Day Performance, With Adam Driver, Lena Dunham, Amy Ryan, David Schwimmer, Tracie Thoms, Will Play American Airlines Theatre by Andrew Gans

Arts in the Armed Forces (AITAF) will present the 5th Annual Veterans Day Performance Nov. 11 at 7 PM at Broadway's American Airlines Theatre.

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David Garrison Will Be Fagin in Paper Mill Oliver!; Complete Cast Announced by Andrew Gans

Complete casting has been announced for the Paper Mill Playhouse's upcoming production of Lionel Bart's family-friendly musical Oliver!, which will begin previews at the New Jersey v…

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Free Broadway's Future Concert, Featuring Songs of Josh Freilich, Presented Oct. 28 by Andrew Gans

Broadway’s Future Songbook Series, which is presented by Arts and Artists at St. Paul, continues Oct. 28 in the Bruno Walter Auditorium at the New York Public Library for the Performin…

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Judy Kaye, Alexander Gemignani, Nick Wyman, Alexandra Silber Star in Six Wives Concert Oct. 28 at the York by Andrew Gans

The York Theatre Company, which is led by producing artistic director James Morgan and executive director Andrew Levine, launches its 2013-14 season with a concert presentation of the musica…

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Project Shaw Debuts at Symphony Space Oct. 28 with Reading of Don Juan, Featuring Richard Easton, Alison Fraser by Andrew Gans

Following eight years of readings at The Players Club in Gramercy Park, Gingold Theatrical Group’s Project Shaw, which is under the leadership of artistic director David Staller, makes…

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