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Thursday, November 12, 2015

Pics! Nick Cearley, Lauren Molina, Jason Tam, Robert Cuccioli Celebrate the NYC Opening of Shear Mad by Monica Simoes

The Off-Broadway production of Shear Madness, the Guinness Book of World Records' longest-running play in the history of the U.S., officially opened Nov. 11 following pr…

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Pics! Michael Flatley, James Keegan and Cast Celebrate Opening Night of Lord of the Dance: Dangerous by Monica Simoes

Live Nation and Michael Flatley present the Broadway and New York premiere of Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games, created, directed by and starring Flatley, which officially opened Nov. 10 a…

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Wednesday, November 11, 2015

See Kate Baldwin, Sydney Lucas, Lesli Margherita, Billy Porter and More Come Out for the Lilly Award by Monica Simoes

The Lilly Awards Foundation presented the Lilly Awards Broadway Cabaret Nov. 9, an evening of musical showstoppers written by women and performed by Broadway leading ladies Chilina …

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Pics! First Look at Jeremy Kushnier, Lynne Wintersteller and Cast in NYC Premiere of Shear Madness by Monica Simoes

The Off-Broadway production of Shear Madness, the Guinness Book of World Records' longest-running play in the history of the U.S., officially opens Nov. 11 following pre…

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Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Pics! Lupita Nyong'o, Caitlyn Jenner, Elisabeth Moss, Misty Copeland, Judith Light Strike a Pose at by Monica Simoes

Ballerina and Broadway star Misty Copeland was named among recipients of Glamour magazine's 25th Anniversary Women of the Year Awards, which was given Nov. 9 at Carnegie Hall in New York…

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Pics! Michael Flatley and Cast Unveil the Renaming of 42nd and 7th Avenue to "Flatley Way" by Monica Simoes

Michael Flatley and the cast of Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games unveiled the renaming of  42nd and 7th Avenue "Flatley Way." Live Nation and Michael Flatley present the…

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See Michael Flatley and Cast Unveil the Renaming of 42nd and 7th Avenue to "Flatley Way" by Monica Simoes

Michael Flatley and the cast of Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games unveiled the renaming of  42nd and 7th Avenue "Flatley Way." Live Nation and Michael Flatley present the…

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Monday, November 9, 2015

Laverne Cox, A.R. Gurney, Kristine Nielsen and More Celebrate the Opening of Hir by Monica Simoes

The Playwrights Horizons production of Taylor Mac's Hir  began previews Oct. 16. The new Off-Broadway play is billed as a "subversive comedy" with a cast led by&am…

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Original and Former Jersey Boys Stars Join In As the Show Celebrates 10 Years on Broadway; See the C by Monica Simoes

Jersey Boys, the musical biography of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, celebrated its tenth anniversary on Broadway with a special Nov. 8 curtain call at the August Wilson Theatre.

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Friday, November 6, 2015

Pics! Bernadette Peters and Joel Grey Honor Philip J. Smith and Robert E. Wankel of The Shubert Orga by Monica Simoes

Broadway impresarios Philip J. Smith and Robert E. Wankel of The Shubert Organization are being celebrated as Living Landmarks by The New York Landmarks Conservancy Nov. 5.

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Thursday, November 5, 2015

Pics! The Rockettes and Cardinal Dolan Welcome the Camels, Sheep and Donkeys Back to Radio City by Monica Simoes

Timothy Cardinal Dolan and the Rockettes welcomed the camels, sheep and donkey back to Radio City Music Hall for their starring role in the “Living Nativity” in the 2015 …

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Wednesday, November 4, 2015

Just in Time For Opening Night, Josh Segarra and Ana Villafae Sizzle in Brand New Shots From On Your by Monica Simoes

On Your Feet!, the new musical based on the lives of seven-time Grammy winner Gloria Estefan and her husband, producer-musician-entrepreneur Emilio Estefan, began previews on Bro…

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Pics! See Laura Michelle Kelly, Ben Platt, Barrett Wilbert Weed, Teal Wicks Channel Sara Bareilles i by Monica Simoes

Broadway Sings Sara Bareilles, the latest installment of the Broadway Sings concert series, was presented Nov. 2 at 7 PM at the Highline Ballroom.

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Pics! See Laura Michelle Kelly, Ben Platt, Barrett Wilbert Weed, Teal Wicks Channel Sara Bareilles by Monica Simoes

A host of musical theatre favorites took the stage Monday night for Broadway Sings Sara Bareilles at the Highline Ballroom. See who was there!

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Pics! Lea Michele, Keke Palmer and Costumed Superfans Embrace the Terror at "Scream Queens" Fanfrigh by Monica Simoes

Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan's new Fox anthology series "Scream Queens" made its two-hour series premiere Sept. 22 at 8 PM ET. On Sept. 29 the series made its …

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Take a First Look at Tom Phelan, Cameron Scoggins, Kristine Nielsen and Daniel Oreskes in Hir by Monica Simoes

The Playwrights Horizons production of Taylor Mac's Hir  began previews Oct. 16. The new Off-Broadway play is billed as a "subversive comedy" with a cast led by&am…

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Pics! Angela Bassett, French Stewart, Debra Wilson Come Out to Celebrate Hot New Musical Breaking Th by Monica Simoes

Take a look at Angela Bassett, Alison Luff and more celebrating the opening night of The Pasadena Playhouse production of the new musical Breaking Through, officially opened Nov. 1 at the Pa…

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Tuesday, November 3, 2015

Pics! See Anthony Hopkins and Ian McKellen in Haunting BBC Theatrical Drama "The Dresser" by Monica Simoes

Sir Anthony Hopkins and Sir Ian McKellen star in a new TV adaptation of Sir Ronald Harwood's The Dresser for the BBC. We have first shots from the program, which explores a theatrical l…

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Here's to Bernadette! Gloria Estefan, Joel Grey, Annaleigh Ashford, Original and New Dames at Sea St by Monica Simoes

The Drama League Centennial Gala, which paid tribute to Golden Globe and three-time Tony Award winner Bernadette Peters, the League's Centennial Honoree, was held Nov. 2 at The Plaza…

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Here's to Bernadette! See Gloria Estefan, Joel Grey, Annaleigh Ashford, Dames at Sea Celebrate Ms. P by Monica Simoes

The Drama League Centennial Gala, which pays tribute to Golden Globe and three-time Tony Award winner Bernadette Peters, the League's Centennial Honoree, was held Nov. 2 at The Plaza…

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Pics! See Meryl Streep, Alan Cumming, Cherry Jones, Max Von Essen Honor Christine Baranski at MTC Ga by Monica Simoes

Manhattan Theatre Club's fall benefit celebrated Tony and Emmy winner Christine Baranski. The Nov. 2 event attracted a host of friends and colleagues including "Into the Woods"…

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Monday, November 2, 2015

Pics! Matt Magnusson and Alison Luff Navigate the Treacherous Music Biz in New Musical Breaking Thr by Monica Simoes

Matt Magnusson plays the role of Scorpio in The Pasadena Playhouse production of the new musical Breaking Through, officially opened Nov. 1 at the Pasadena venue.

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Fran Drescher Makes Special Visit to Avenue Q; See the Screen and Stage Star Mingle With Her New Pup by Monica Simoes

Fran Drescher capped off Breast Cancer Awareness month with a special appearance at the musical Avenue Q at the New World Stages.

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Friday, October 30, 2015

Pics! First Look at Richard Thomas, Jonny Orsini and Cast in Incident at Vichy by Monica Simoes

Previews begin Oct. 27 for Signature Theatre's Off-Broadway revival of Incident at Vichy by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Arthur Miller. Among the cast of the World War II…

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Pics! First Look at Bruce Willis and Laurie Metcalf Star in Misery by Monica Simoes

Misery, the new Broadway suspense thriller based on Stephen King's novel of the same name, began performances Oct. 22 at the Broadhurst Theatre. The premiere e…

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Pics! Barbara Cook and Lee Adams Honored by Encompass New Opera by Monica Simoes

Tony Award winners Barbara Cook and Lee Adams were honored in a musical salute presented by Encompass New Opera Theatre Oct. 25 at National Arts Club. 

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Pics! Aladdin Tony Winner Takes Magic Lamp to Wall Street by Monica Simoes

Tony Award-winning Aladdin star James Monroe Iglehart brought some Disney magic and three wishes to the New York Stock Exchange.

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Pics! Stars Come Out to Support the Release of Seth Rudetsky's "Seth's Broadway Diary" by Monica Simoes

The second volume of Sirius XM Broadway host, actor, musician and Playbill.com columnist Seth Rudetsky's "Seth's Broadway Diary" is released by Dress Circle Publishing Oct.…

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Check Out These 13 Carving Ideas for Your Broadway-Themed Jack-O'-Lantern! by Monica Simoes

Halloween is right around the corner, and if you haven't yet been to the pumpkin patch and carved a jack-o'-lantern, we've got 13 ideas for your very own Broadway-the…

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Thursday, October 29, 2015

Pics! Anna Wintour, Michael Arden, Tovah Feldshuh and More Celebrate the Opening of Thér&egra by Monica Simoes

Roundabout Theatre Company's Broadway revival of Thérèse Raquin, featuring a new adaptation by Helen Edmundson, based upon the novel by Émile Zola, offic…

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Pics! Thérèse Raquin, Starring Keira Knightley and Judith Light, Opens on Broadway; Re by Monica Simoes

Roundabout Theatre Company's Broadway revival of Thérèse Raquin, featuring a new adaptation by Helen Edmundson, based upon the novel by Émile Zola, offic…

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