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Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Curtains' Jim Newman Will Go The Full Monty in Florida; Complete Cast Announced by Andrew Gans

Jim Newman, whose Broadway credits include Curtains, Minnelli on Minnelli, Steel Pier, Sunset Boulevard and The Who's Tommy, will go The Full Monty for the Riverside Theatre's upcomi…

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Derrick Cobey, Rodney Hicks, Kendrick Jones, Forrest McClendon, JC Montgomery Set for Philly Scottsboro Boys by Andrew Gans

Complete casting has been announced for the Philadelphia Theatre Company's upcoming production of the multiple Tony-nominated musical The Scottsboro Boys, which will play the Suzanne Rob…

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Flea Theater's Looking at Christmas Debuts on Thirteen WNET Dec. 21 by Andrew Gans

The Flea Theater's acclaimed 2010 production of Steven Banks' Looking at Christmas debuts on Thirteen WNET Dec. 21.

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Ann, Created by and Starring "Two and a Half Men" Star Holland Taylor, Opens at Kennedy Center Dec. 21 by Andrew Gans

Emmy winner Holland Taylor, who is part of the cast of the much-in-the-news TV series "Two and a Half Men," stars in Ann, a one-woman play about the life of the late Texas Governor…

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Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Elizabeth Marvel Will Succeed Rachel Griffiths in Broadway's Other Desert Cities by Andrew Gans

Lincoln Center Theater announced Dec. 20 that Elizabeth Marvel, who starred in the original Off-Broadway production of Other Desert Cities, will step into the Broadway production of the Jon …

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Laura Osnes Will Join Christine Andreas, Jason Graae, Howard McGillin for Lyrics & Lyricists Concert by Andrew Gans

Guest artistic director Robert Kimball will inaugurate the 92nd Street Y's 2012 Lyrics & Lyricists season with Makin’ Whoopee: Walter Donaldson, Gus Kahn and the Jazz Age.

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"Theater Talk" Will Welcome Tony Winner Hugh Jackman by Andrew Gans

Hugh Jackman, who is currently performing to standing-room only crowds in Hugh Jackman, Back on Broadway, will be the special guest on the upcoming broadcast of "Theater Talk."

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Howard McGillin Replaces John Dossett in Broadway's Rebecca by Andrew Gans and Kenneth Jones

Two-time Tony Award nominee Howard McGillin has joined the cast of the upcoming new musical Rebecca, which is based on the classic novel by Daphne du Maurier and will open on Broadway in Apr…

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THE SCREENING ROOM: Heather Headley Sings "Over the Rainbow," Tweets About The Bodyguard by Andrew Gans

Tony winner Heather Headley, whose Broadway credits include Aida and The Lion King, recently performed the Harold Arlen classic "Somewhere Over the Rainbow."

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Hank Azaria, Bobby Cannavale, Chris Noth, Robert Patrick, Amanda Seyfried and Peter Sarsgaard Cast in "Lovelace" Film by Andrew Gans

Hank Azaria, Bobby Cannavale, Chris Noth, Robert Patrick, Amanda Seyfried and Peter Sarsgaard will star in the new film "Lovelace," about the life of Linda Boreman, who as Linda Lo…

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Casting Announced for Off-Broadway Production of Cate Ryan's The Picture Box by Andrew Gans

The Negro Ensemble Company will present Cate Ryan's The Picture Box beginning Jan. 12, 2012, at Theatre Row – Beckett Theatre.

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Jeremy Jordan, Tom Hewitt, Claybourne Elder, Alli Mauzey, Matt Cavenaugh Set for Runs A Minute Concert by Andrew Gans

If It Only Even Runs A Minute 8, the series that offers rare songs, behind-the-scenes tales, and inspiring photos from Broadway musicals that may not have been fully appreciated the first ti…

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Long Story Short's Colin Quinn Will Play Holiday Engagement in Little Italy by Andrew Gans

Former "Saturday Night Live" regular Colin Quinn, who recently appeared on Broadway in his one-man show, Long Story Short, will headline the holiday shows at Comedy at Cha Cha'…

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Damn Yankees' Vicki Lewis Releases Holiday EP to Benefit Project Angel Food by Andrew Gans

Vicki Lewis, whose Broadway credits include Chicago and Damn Yankees, has released a holiday EP of four Christmas songs entitled "Santa's Little Helper."

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In the Heights' Christopher Jackson to Join Broadway's Memphis for Limited Engagement by Andrew Gans and Adam Hetrick

Christopher Jackson, whose Broadway credits include In the Heights and The Lion King, will join the cast of the Tony-winning Best Musical Memphis in January 2012 at the Shubert Theatre.

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Reading of A Tomato Can't Grow in the Bronx, With Brooke Shields, Robin Strasser, Presented Dec. 20 by Andrew Gans

Stage and screen star Brooke Shields, currently back on Broadway in the new musical The Addams Family, takes part in an industry-only reading of Gary Morgenstein's new play, A Tomato Can…

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Monday, December 19, 2011

Broadway's Rock of Ages Welcomes Genson Blimline; Mitchell Jarvis Takes Leave of Absence by Andrew Gans

Genson Blimline takes over the role of Lonny in the Tony-nominated musical Rock of Ages beginning Dec. 19 at the Helen Hayes Theatre.

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Bob Stillman, Linda Balgord, Anika Larsen and Lucas Steele Cast in Prospect's Myths and Hymns by Andrew Gans

Casting has been announced for Prospect Theatre Company's upcoming production of Adam Guettel’s song cycle about memory, loss and redemption, Myths and Hymns.

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STAGE VIEWS: Ragtime Tony Nominee Christiane Noll by Andrew Gans

Playbill.com's new series features brief chats with Broadway actors commenting on their recent theatregoing experiences, what productions they are looking forward to and more. Here, via …

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Godspell's Julia Mattison, Morgan James, Telly Leung, Hunter Parrish Offer a Violent Holiday Extravaganza! Dec. 19 by Andrew Gans

Julia Mattison will be joined by several of her Godspell co-stars for A Violent Holiday Extravaganza! Dec. 19 at the Laurie Beechman Theatre.

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Jersey Boys Stars Andy Karl, Nathan Scherich, Jarrod Spector, Quinn VanAntwerp Will Perform on "Today Show" by Andrew Gans

Cast members from the Broadway company of the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning hit musical Jersey Boys will perform on NBC's "The Today Show" Dec. 23.

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Broadway Belts Out to Feature Daisy Eagan, Calvin Grant, LaQuet Sharnell, Tracy McDowell by Andrew Gans

Broadway Belts Out, which will feature the talents of Broadway and national tour stars, will be presented Dec. 31 at Bamboo 52.

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Lou Diamond Phillips, Aaron Carter, Joey Fatone, Taylor Dayne Will Compete on "Celebrity Cook-Off" by Andrew Gans

A host of celebrities, including several with theatre credits, will compete on the new Food Network prime-time series, "Rachael vs. Guy Celebrity Cook-Off," featuring celebrity che…

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Reading of Robert Wuhl's Hit List, Featuring Richard Kind, Presented Dec. 19 by Andrew Gans

A reading of Robert Wuhl's new play Hit List will be presented Dec. 19 at 7:30 PM in Queens Theatre in the Park's Studio Theatre.

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Rich Little, Jonelle Allen, Eric Kunze, Nicole Parker Will Be Part of A Carol Channing Christmas by Andrew Gans

A Carol Channing Christmas, featuring the Broadway legend, will be presented Dec. 21 at The Agua Caliente Resort & Casino in Rancho Mirage, CA.

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Uncle Vanya, Starring Cate Blanchett, Will Play NYC by Andrew Gans

The Sydney Theatre Company's production of Uncle Vanya, which was seen this past summer at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, will play a limited engagement in Manhattan in summ…

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Daphne Rubin-Vega, Andre De Shields, Cheryl Freeman Take Part in Dec. 19 Project Shaw Reading by Andrew Gans

The Project Shaw series continues Dec. 19 with readings of George Bernard Shaw's The Shewing-Up of Blanco Posnet and Passion Play.

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Sunday, December 18, 2011

Tony Winner Lillias White Joins Gay Men's Chorus Dec. 18 for Holiday House of Love by Andrew Gans

Tony Award winner Lillias White joins the New York City Gay Men's Chorus Dec. 18 for their annual holiday concerts.

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Harry & Eddie: The Birth of Israel Closes Off-Broadway Dec. 18 by Andrew Gans

Harry & Eddie: The Birth of Israel, which reopened at the Actors Temple Theatre Oct. 12 following a limited engagement at St. Luke's Theatre, plays its final performance Off-Broadway…

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Standing On Ceremony Ends Off-Broadway Run Dec. 18 by Andrew Gans and Michael Gioia

Standing On Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays, which officially opened Nov. 13 following previews that began Nov. 7 at Off-Broadway's Minetta Lane Theatre, plays its final performances th…

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Saturday, December 17, 2011

Ann, Created by and Starring "Two and a Half Men" Star Holland Taylor, Begins Kennedy Center Run Dec. 17 by Andrew Gans

Emmy winner Holland Taylor, who is part of the cast of the much-in-the-news TV series "Two and a Half Men," stars in Ann, a one-woman play about the life of the late Texas Governor…

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