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Monday, October 21, 2013

Marcus Stevens, Natalie Charle Ellis, Brian Charles Rooney, Jennifer Blood Offer Songs of Jeff Bienstock Oct. 21 by Andrew Gans

Dorks, Drunks, and Dinosaurs: The Songs of Jeff Bienstock is presented Oct. 21 at the Laurie Beechman Theater.

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Web of Love, Benefit for Injured Spider-Man Actor Daniel Curry, Presented Oct. 21 by Andrew Gans

A concert and auction to benefit Daniel Curry, the actor recently injured in Broadway's Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark, is held Oct. 21 in Manhattan at The Nuyroican Poets Cafe.

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Acting Company Honors Dana Ivey and Barbara Fleischman Oct. 21; Evening Features Laura Osnes, Nathan Lane and Hal Prince by Andrew Gans

The Acting Company honors actress Dana Ivey and arts patron Barbara Fleischman at its annual gala, which is held in Manhattan Oct. 21 at Capitale.

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Sally Wilfert and Michael Winther Star in Reading of New Musical When We Met Oct. 21 by Andrew Gans

The York Theatre Company kicks off its developmental NEO Reading Series with the new musical When We Met Oct. 21 at The York Theatre Company in Saint Peter's.

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Sunday, October 20, 2013

The Jungle Book Musical, Directed by Mary Zimmerman, Ends Huntington Run Oct. 20 by Andrew Gans

The new musical The Jungle Book, which made its world premiere at Chicago's Goodman Theatre, plays its final performances at Boston's Huntington Theatre Company Oct. 20 at 2 PM and 7…

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John Grisham Novel Comes to Life in A Time to Kill, Opening on Broadway Oct. 20 by Andrew Gans

Producers Daryl Roth and Eva Price present the Broadway debut of Tony winner Rupert Holmes' stage adaptation of A Time to Kill, based on John Grisham’s best-selling novel, whi…

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Marni Nixon, Sarah Rice, Eric Michael Gillett, Christina Bianco, Stephanie D'Abruzzo, Marilyn Maye, Vivian Reed Sing Sondheim Oct. 20 by Andrew Gans

Sondheim Unplugged, the cabaret-concert series created by Phil Geoffrey Bond that spotlights the work of Tony-winning composer-lyricist Stephen Sondheim, continues Oct. 20 at 54 Below.

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Juno and the Paycock, Starring J. Smith-Cameron, Opens Off-Broadway Oct. 20 by Andrew Gans

Off-Broadway's Irish Repertory Theatre, which was co-founded by artistic director Charlotte Moore and producing director Ciarán O'Reilly, kicks off its 26th season with a revi…

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Saturday, October 19, 2013

STAGE VIEWS: Eager to Lose Star Stacey Yen by Andrew Gans

Playbill.com's series features actors commenting on their recent theatregoing experiences, what productions they're looking forward to and more. Here, via email, we hear from actress…

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Tawny, Tell Me True, Starring David Drake, Plays the Beechman Starting Oct. 19 by Andrew Gans

Obie Award-winning playwright/performer David Drake (The Night Larry Kramer Kissed Me) brings his latest theatrical creation, Tawny Valentine, to The Laurie Beechman Theatre beginning Oct. 1…

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Friday, October 18, 2013

"The Winner Takes It All": Mamma Mia! to Return to Las Vegas by Andrew Gans

Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus' international hit musical Mamma Mia! will return to Las Vegas in spring 2014 with an open-ended run at The New Tropicana.

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STAGE PORTRAIT: Varla Jean Merman in Mildred Fierce 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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Once and "How I Met Your Mother" Star Cristin Milioti Will Play Joe's Pub by Andrew Gans

Cristin Milioti, a Tony nominee for her performance in Once, will go it solo at Joe's Pub in December.

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Complete Casting Announced for Lies My Father Told Me, New Musical Based on Film by Andrew Gans

Casting has been announced for the National Yiddish Theatre - Folksbiene's American premiere of Lies My Father Told Me, a new musical based on the 1975 Academy Award-nominated film that …

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Sam Harris Will Celebrate Autobiography with Engagement at 54 Below by Andrew Gans

Sam Harris, a Tony Award nominee for his performance in The Life, will return to 54 Below in January 2014.

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Tovah Feldshuh, Richard Blake, Bradley Dean, Etai BenShlomo Will Be Part of Workshop of New Musical Damascus Square by Andrew Gans

A private workshop presentation of the new musical Damascus Square will be presented in Manhattan Oct. 25.

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Generic Theater's Carrie, Starring Elizabeth Elliott in the Title Role, Begins Oct. 18 by Andrew Gans

The Generic Theater, which is located in downtown Norfolk, VA, presents the cult-classic musical Carrie, utilizing the revised script featured in the 2012 Off-Broadway run, starting Oct. 18.

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DIVA TALK: Chatting With Lady Day Star, Tony Winner Dee Dee Bridgewater 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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Thursday, October 17, 2013

Edward Hibbert Heads to the Chatterbox Oct. 17 by Andrew Gans

Broadway actor Edward Hibbert, also known for his role as Gil Chesterton on TV's "Frasier," is the special guest at Seth's Broadway Chatterbox — hosted by Seth R…

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Tix for Broadway's A Night with Janis Joplin Now Available Through March 2014 by Andrew Gans

A new block of tickets to A Night with Janis Joplin, which officially opened Oct. 10 at Broadway's Lyceum Theatre, went on sale Oct. 17. Tickets to the new musical, which stars Mary Brid…

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MiG Ayesa, Tracy McDowell, Angel Reed, Alicia Charles and More Set for Halloween Celebration at Cutting Room by Andrew Gans

On Oct. 26 Studio 7Arts will present an evening celebrating All Hallow's Eve at The Cutting Room.

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Three Little Pigs: A Musical Will Play Broadway's Circle in the Square by Andrew Gans

Circle in the Square Theatre School will present Three Little Pigs: A Musical at Broadway's Circle in the Square Theatre Oct. 28-Nov. 1 at 10:30 AM.

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New Football-Themed Musical Varsity Nights Will Play Hudson Theatre in NYC; Casting Announced by Andrew Gans

Varsity Nights, a new musical about "the thrills and excitement of Texas high school football," will play New York's Hudson Theatre in summer 2014.

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Patrick Barlow's Adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol Will Play Off-Broadway's Theatre at St. Clement's by Andrew Gans

Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol — featuring an adaptation by 39 Steps' Patrick Barlow — will play a limited engagement Off-Broadway beginning in November.

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Mat Hostetler Will Join Dee Hoty and Tom Galantich in Off-Broadway's The Preacher and The Shrink by Andrew Gans

Mat Hostetler, who starred in the national tour of War Horse and has also been seen on TV in "Boardwalk Empire" and "Six Feet Under," has joined the cast of Merle Good…

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Another Medea, Starring Rocky Horror Show's Tom Hewitt, Will Play Limited Run at Cherry Lane Theatre by Andrew Gans

Tony Award-nominated actor Tom Hewitt, most recently seen as Pontius Pilate in the critically acclaimed, Tony-nominated revival of Jesus Christ Superstar, will again star in Another Medea, O…

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Well, Hello, Karen!: Tony Winner Karen Ziemba Stars in Drury Lane Theatre's Hello, Dolly! Beginning Oct. 17 by Andrew Gans

Tony Award winner Karen Ziemba plays Dolly Gallagher Levi in the Drury Lane Theatre's production of the classic Jerry Herman musical Hello, Dolly! beginning Oct. 17.

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Wednesday, October 16, 2013

On the Town, Directed by John Rando, Is Aiming for Broadway in 2014 by Andrew Gans

A developmental dance lab workshop of the classic Leonard Bernstein-Betty Comden-Adolph Green musical On the Town, directed by Tony winner John Rando, will be held Dec. 8-19, according to an…

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New Group Benefit Reading of Crimes of the Heart Will Feature Marin Ireland, Natasha Lyonne, Zosia Mamet, Sebastian Stan by Andrew Gans

The New Group will present a starry benefit reading of Beth Henley’s Pulitzer Prize-winning Crimes of the Heart Oct. 28 at The New Group @ Theatre Row.

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Alexis Bronkovic, John Patrick Hayden, Jeff Still, Harry Brock, Zach Curtis Cast in Guthrie Born Yesterday by Andrew Gans

Casting has been announced for The Guthrie Theater's upcoming production of Garson Kanin’s Born Yesterday, which will begin performances Nov. 23 on the McGuire Proscenium Stage.

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Performers Announced for Free Broadway's Future Concert, Featuring Songs of Josh Freilich by Andrew Gans

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

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