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Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Tony Winner Cicely Tyson Takes a Final Trip to Bountiful Oct. 9 by Andrew Gans

The critically acclaimed Broadway production of Horton Foote's The Trip to Bountiful, featuring Tony and Emmy-winning stage and screen star Cicely Tyson, plays its final performances at …

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Juno and the Paycock, Starring J. Smith-Cameron, Begins Previews Oct. 9 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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THEIR FAVORITE THINGS: Tony Nominee and Jungle Book Star André De Shields Shares His Theatregoing Experiences by Andrew Gans

Playbill.com's new 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. Th…

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Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Cinderella and Trip to Bountiful Receive Extraordinary Excellence in Diversity on Broadway Awards by Andrew Gans

Actors' Equity Association announced Oct. 8 that the Broadway productions of Cinderella and The Trip to Bountiful were the co-recipients of the Extraordinary Excellence in Diversity…

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Acting Company Will Honor Dana Ivey and Barbara Fleischman; Evening Will Feature Laura Osnes, Nathan Lane and Hal Prince by Andrew Gans

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

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Chita: A Legendary Celebration Raises Over $400,000 for Broadway Cares by Andrew Gans and Adam Hetrick

Chita: A Legendary Celebration, the star-studded, one-night-only celebration of two-time Tony winner Chita Rivera that was presented Oct. 7 at the August Wilson Theatre, raised over $400,000…

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Ellen Greene, Robert La Fosse, Bebe Neuwirth, Joey Arias Will Be Part of Uptown/Downtown Benefit by Andrew Gans

Uptown/Downtown, an evening to benefit the Abrons Arts Center, will be held Oct. 14 at The Playhouse and Abrons Gallery.

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Tony Nominee Euan Morton Will Make 54 Below Debut in December by Andrew Gans

Euan Morton, a Tony nominee for his performance in Taboo, will make his debut at the Manhattan nightspot 54 Below in December.

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Tawny, Tell Me True, Starring David Drake, Will Play the Beechman by Andrew Gans

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

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Carey Anderson, Melanie Kann, Tony LePage and Aaron Ramey Set for Concert of Song Cycle Turning the Page by Andrew Gans

Turning the Page, a new song cycle by composer-lyricist Jason Loffredo, will be presented Nov. 10 at The Laurie Beechman Theatre.

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Kyle Dean Massey, Anne Brummel, Gerard Canonico, Bradley Dean, Katrina Rose Dideriksen and More Will Sing Tunes of Bobby Cronin by Andrew Gans

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

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Broadway & Beyond! Benefit, with Andrea McArdle, Christiane Noll, Rosie O’Donnell, Orfeh, Noah Racey, Presented Oct. 8 by Andrew Gans

Career Transition for Dancers’ 28th Anniversary Jubilee, which is entitled Broadway & Beyond! Celebrating Theatre & Dance, is held Oct. 8 at New York City Center at 7 PM, follo…

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Monday, October 7, 2013

Tony Winner Barbara Cook Will Play Symphony Space by Andrew Gans

Tony winner and Kennedy Center Honoree Barbara Cook, who will return to Town Hall Nov. 14, will play Symphony Space in 2014.

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Rush Ticket Policy Announced for Broadway's No Man's Land and Waiting for Godot by Andrew Gans

The rush ticket policy has been announced for the repertory productions of Harold Pinter's No Man's Land and Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot, which will play Broadway's Cort …

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Marni Nixon, Sarah Rice, Eric Michael Gillett, Christina Bianco, Stephanie D'Abruzzo, Marilyn Maye, Vivian Reed Will Sing Sondheim 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, will continue Oct. 20 at 54 Below.

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New West End Musical Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Extends Through Fall 2014 by Andrew Gans

The West End production of Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, directed by Sam Mendes, has extended its booking period by six months.

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24th Annual Cabaret Convention Plays Jazz at Lincoln Center Beginning Oct. 7 by Andrew Gans

The 24th Annual New York Cabaret Convention, presented by the Mabel Mercer Foundation, plays Jazz at Lincoln Center's Rose Hall Oct. 7-10.

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Melissa Errico, Brent Barrett, Judy Blazer and Ron Raines Explore Kurt Weill on Broadway Oct. 7 by Andrew Gans

Kurt Weill on Broadway, an evening celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Broadway premiere of One Touch of Venus, is presented at the Peter Jay Sharp Theatre at Symphony Space Oct. 7.

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Free Oral History Interview with Tony Winner Tyne Daly Presented Oct. 7 by Andrew Gans

Betty R. and Ralph Sheffer Foundation and The League of Professional Theatre Women present an Oral History with Tony winner Tyne Daly, who will return to Broadway in 2014 in Terrence McNally…

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Chita: A Legendary Celebration, With Chita Rivera, Tommy Tune and Ben Vereen, Presented Oct. 7 by Andrew Gans and Adam Hetrick

Chita: A Legendary Celebration, the star-studded, one-night-only celebration of two-time Tony winner Chita Rivera, is presented Oct. 7 at the August Wilson Theatre.

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Sunday, October 6, 2013

Jim Dale, Marni Nixon, Carol Lawrence, Tonya Pinkins, Lee Roy Reams, Jana Robbins Celebrate 90 Years of Broadway Oct. 6 by Andrew Gans

The Episcopal Actors' Guild's 90th Anniversary Gala Benefit is held Oct. 6 at 7 PM at New York Open Center.

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Tony Danza, Rob McClure and Brynn O'Malley Enjoy a Honeymoon in Vegas, Opening Oct. 6 by Andrew Gans

Paper Mill Playhouse presents the world premiere of the Broadway-bound musical Honeymoon in Vegas — which is based on the Castle Rock Entertainment motion picture of the same titl…

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Saturday, October 5, 2013

STAGE VIEWS: Anthem Star Tina Johnson 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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Award-Winning Family Drama Tribes Plays the Guthrie Beginning Oct. 5 by Andrew Gans

The Guthrie Theater's production of Nina Raine's Tribes, the winner of the 2012 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Play, begins performances at the Minneapolis venue Oct. 5.

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Friday, October 4, 2013

Tony Winner Patti LuPone Will Join Topher Grace and Sarah Silverman for HBO Comedy Pilot by Andrew Gans

Olivier and two-time Tony winner Patti LuPone, who will be seen in the upcoming season of "American Horror Story," has been cast in Lorne Michaels' new comedy pilot for HBO.

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THE SCREENING ROOM: Cherry Jones, Zachary Quinto and Cast of Glass Menagerie on "Charlie Rose" (Video) by Andrew Gans

The entire cast of the current, critically acclaimed Broadway revival of Tennessee Williams' The Glass Menagerie were featured on the Oct. 3 broadcast of PBS' "Charlie Rose.&quo…

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Bruce Norris, Anna D. Shapiro, Jeff Goldblum, Laurie Metcalf Set for Lincoln Center Theater's Platform Series by Andrew Gans

Lincoln Center Theater’s Platform Series, a forum for public discussion between Lincoln Center Theater artists and interested theatregoers, will kick off its 16th season Oct. 23.

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Amanda Quaid Replaces Maggie Siff in Playwrights Horizons' The (curious case of the) Watson Intelligence by Andrew Gans

Amanda Quaid (Cock, Luck of the Irish, The Seagull) has replaced the previously announced Maggie Siff, who is pregnant, in the Playwrights Horizons world premiere of The (curious case o…

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STAGE PORTRAIT: Mary Bridget Davies in A Night with Janis Joplin 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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Oct. 5 Performances of Goodnight Moon Canceled Due to Government Shutdown by Andrew Gans

Adventure Theatre MTC, which is located in Maryland, has canceled its Oct. 5 performances of Goodnight Moon, which had been scheduled for 11 AM, 2 PM and 4:30 PM.

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