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Friday, March 23, 2012

THE SCREENING ROOM: Stephen Schwartz's "Testimony," Inspired by It Gets Better Project (Video) by Andrew Gans

Stephen Schwartz's “Testimony,” inspired by texts from the It Gets Better Project, made its debut at Davies Symphony Hall in San Francisco March 20.

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Finalist Eliminated on "American Idol"; Nine Remain by Andrew Gans

Following the nationwide vote, finalist Erika Van Pelt was eliminated on the March 22 broadcast of the famed singing competition "American Idol."

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"Theater Talk" Welcomes Tony-Winning Lyricist Tim Rice March 23 by Andrew Gans

"Theater Talk," the PBS chat show co-hosted by Michael Reidel and Susan Haskins, welcomes lyricist Sir Tim Rice March 23 at 1 AM ET on WNET/13.

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DIVA TALK: Catching Up With Carrie Star Marin Mazzie 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, March 22, 2012

Joan Hamburg Will Welcome Liza Minnelli March 23; Concerts Planned in New York Metropolitan Area by Andrew Gans

Academy Award winner Liza Minnelli will appear on "The Joan Hamburg Show" March 23.

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Tony Administration Committee Schedules Third Meeting of the Season by Andrew Gans

Playbill.com has learned that the Tony Awards Administration Committee will assemble for the third time during the 2011-2012 season the afternoon of March 29, according to a Tony Awards spok…

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Christopher Durang’s Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike Will Debut at the McCarter Prior to NYC by Andrew Gans

Christopher Durang’s new play Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, a McCarter Theatre Center commission, will make its world premiere in the McCarter's Berlind Theatre Sept. 7-Oct.…

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Sing-Along Version of Joseph, Starring Donny Osmond, Postponed by Andrew Gans

NCM Fathom Events has postponed its sing-along screenings of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, starring Donny Osmond, which were scheduled for March 26 and April 4.

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I Love Lucy Live on Stage Will Make Chicago Debut in the Fall by Andrew Gans

I Love Lucy Live on Stage, the musical stage show adapted from the long-running television program that starred Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, will play Chicago's Broadway Playhouse at Wat…

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"Theater Talk" Will Welcome Tony-Winning Lyricist Tim Rice March 23 by Andrew Gans

"Theater Talk," the PBS chat show co-hosted by Michael Reidel and Susan Haskins, will welcome lyricist Sir Tim Rice March 23 at 1 AM ET on WNET/13.

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Understudies from Superstar, Spider-Man, Book of Mormon, Godspell, Bonnie & Clyde Will Stand in the Spotlight March 26 by Andrew Gans

At This Performance, the ongoing salute to Broadway and Off-Broadway standbys and understudies, will continue March 26.

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New Team of Naked Boys Begin Singing March 22 Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

They didn't keep their clothes on very long. Naked Boys Singing!, the 15-song celebration of the male form, which played its final performance Off-Broadway at New World Stages Jan. 28, r…

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Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Him, Comedy About Homophobia in Hollywood, Opens at Soho Playhouse March 21 by Andrew Gans

Him, which played the Cherry Lane Studio Theatre in December 2011, officially opens in its return engagement March 21 at the Soho Playhouse.

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Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Free Reading of Deadline Will Feature Jimmy Smits and Jenn Colella by Andrew Gans

TeatroStageFest 2012's Our Many Voices series will present a staged reading of Sabina Berman's Deadline March 26 at The Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre within The Pershing Square Sig…

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Rock of Ages Will Welcome Justin Matthew Sargent; Mitchell Jarvis Will Not Return by Andrew Gans

Justin Matthew Sargent will step into the role of Drew in the Tony-nominated musical Rock of Ages March 26 at Broadway’s Helen Hayes Theatre. He succeeds Dan Domenech, who will play hi…

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Donna Murphy and Brian D'Arcy James Will Announce Nominees for Drama Desk Awards by Andrew Gans

Donna Murphy and Brian d'Arcy James will announce the nominations for the 57th Annual Drama Desk Awards April 27 at 9:30 AM at Feinstein’s at Loews Regency.

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Diner Musical Will Play Limited San Francisco Engagement Prior to Broadway by Andrew Gans

The new musical Diner, based on the 1982 film, will play a limited engagement at San Francisco's Curran Theatre Oct. 23-Nov. 18, prior to arriving on Broadway in spring 2013.

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Bill Army, Marilyn Sokol, Lenny Wolpe Will Be Old Jews Telling Jokes Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

Casting has been announced for Old Jews Telling Jokes, which is co-created by Peter Gethers and Daniel Okrent and will begin previews May 1 prior to an official opening May 20 at Off-Broadwa…

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Finalists Announced for "I'm a Star" Contest; Winner Will Be Revealed April 1 by Andrew Gans

Finalists have been announced for composer-lyricist Scott Alan and Youtube sensation Michael Buckley's "I'm a Star Contest," which is looking for a singer to record a brand…

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Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley's The Good Old Bad Old Days Will Be Released on CD by Andrew Gans

Kritzerland will release the original 1972 London cast recording of The Good Old Bad Old Days on CD.

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Details Revealed for Upcoming "Smash" Episodes, "The Coup" and "Hell on Earth" by Andrew Gans

The next two episodes of the new NBC musical drama "Smash" are titled "The Coup" and "Hell on Earth" and will air, respectively, March 26 at 10 PM ET and April …

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"Bunheads" Series, Starring Tony Winner Sutton Foster, Will Debut in June by Andrew Gans and Michael Gioia

ABC Family's "Bunheads," a dance-drama series starring Tony Award-winning Anything Goes star Sutton Foster, will make its debut June 11, according to EW.com.

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Priscilla Queen of the Desert Celebrates First Anniversary on Broadway March 20 by Andrew Gans

The Tony Award-winning production of Bette Midler's Priscilla Queen of the Desert celebrates its one-year anniversary on Broadway March 20 at the Palace Theatre.

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THEIR FAVORITE THINGS: Emmy Winner, Tony Nominee and Nothing Like a Dame Star Polly Bergen by Andrew Gans

Playbill.com's new feature series, Their Favorite Things, asks members of the theatre community to share ten of the Broadway performances that most affected them as part of the audience.…

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Monday, March 19, 2012

THE SCREENING ROOM: Bernadette Peters Talks "Smash" on "Today" (Video) by Andrew Gans

Two-time Tony winner Bernadette Peters, who guest stars on the March 19 episode of NBC's "Smash," discussed that guest appearance on today's broadcast of "The Today Sh…

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Final Broadway Bears Fundraiser Brings in Record-Breaking $198,300 by Andrew Gans

The final edition of the Broadway Bears fundraisers to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, which was presented March 18 at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, raised a record-setting $1…

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Howard McGillin Will Star in George Street's 39 Steps by Andrew Gans

Two-time Tony nominee Howard McGillin will star in the George Street Playhouse's upcoming production of The 39 Steps.

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Barry Humphries Plans to Retire Famed Dame Edna Everage Character by Andrew Gans

Barry Humphries plans to retire his two most famous characters, Dame Edna Everage and Sir Les Patterson, according to the Sydney Telegraph.

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Newsies Extends Limited Broadway Engagement Prior to Opening by Andrew Gans

The new Disney musical Newsies, which began previews on Broadway March 15 at the Nederlander Theatre following an acclaimed mounting at New Jersey's Paper Mill Playhouse last fall, has e…

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Casting Announced for World Premiere of An Officer and a Gentleman Musical by Andrew Gans

Casting has been announced for the musical version of the 1982 film "An Officer and a Gentleman," which has been adapted by original Academy Award-nominated screenwriter Douglas Da…

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Stephen Bogardus, Jim Brochu, Nicolas King, Myles Savage, Kevin Spirtas Will Be Part of Showstopper Divos by Andrew Gans

Showstopper Divos-A Swell Party will be presented April 29 at Feinstein's at Loews Regency.

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