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Tuesday, October 6, 2015

What If Prince Charles Assumed the Throne? King Charles III Readies For Broadway by Monica Simoes

King Charles III, which will begin previews Oct. 10 at Broadway's Music Box Theatre prior to an official opening Nov. 1, met the press at an Oct. 5 cocktail reception. Take a look inside…

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Pics! Alex Brightman, Justin Guarini, Deborah Cox and Tony Vincent Get Ready to Rock Some Celebrity by Monica Simoes

Take a look at Alex Brightman, Justin Guarini, Deborah Cox and Tony Vincent rocking out at Celebrity Karaoke: An Epic Evening with the Stars. Held Oct. 5 at 7 PM at New York City's Hard …

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Monday, October 5, 2015

See Ramin Karimloo, Emily Skinner, Nancy Opel, Shuler Hensley Offer a Dramatic Sneak Peek at Prince by Monica Simoes

Rehearsals for the world premiere of Prince of Broadway have begun! The show, a new musical celebrating the Broadway career of Tony Award-winning director-producer …

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Murder Hits the Road! See John Rapson and Kevin Massey Headline the First National Tour of Gents Gui by Monica Simoes

The first national tour of the Tony Award-winning musical A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder officially opened Sept. 30 at Chicago's Bank of America Theatre.

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Friday, October 2, 2015

See Paul Alexander Nolan and Megan McGinnis Head Into the Recording Studio for Daddy Long Legs! by Monica Simoes

Go inside the recording studio with Paul Alexander Nolan and Megan McGinnis as they record Daddy Long Legs. Ghostlight Records will release the original cast album for the new two-actor …

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First Pics! Robert Hager and Kathryn Porterfield Are the Tragic Lovers in TUTS Underground's Bonnie by Monica Simoes

First look at these thrilling photos of Kathryn Porterfield and Robert Hager in TUTS Underground's production of Bonnie & Clyde.

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Thursday, October 1, 2015

The Sound of Music Rings Out Again! Michael Urie, Obba Babatund and Shirley Jones Celebrate L.A. Ope by Monica Simoes

Take a look at the big opening night celebration for the brand new Sound of Music national tour. Directed by three-time Tony winner Jack O'Brien, it officially opened Sept. 30 at th…

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First Pics of Reed Birney, Jayne Houdyshell and Sarah Steele in Roundabout's The Humans by Monica Simoes

Take a first look at Pulitzer Prize finalist Stephen Karam new comedy-drama The Humans. The play opened Off-Broadway at Roundabout's Theatre beginning Sept. 30, helmed by Wicked …

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Quasimodo in the Studio! See Michael Arden, Patrick Page and Cast of Hunchback of Notre Dame Record by Monica Simoes

The ensemble and music team of the Alan Menken-Stephen Schwartz Disney stage musical The Hunchback of Notre Dame gathered this week to record a studio cast album of the production. Take …

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Don't Miss These First Shots of Lupita Nyongo Making New York Stage Debut in "Vitally Important" Sto by Monica Simoes

First look at Lupita Nyong'o making her New York Stage debut in the Off-Broadway premiere of Danai Gurira's Eclipsed at the Public Theater. Under the direction of Obie winner Liesl T…

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See the Stars of Doctor Zhivago Reunite For Special Performance and CD Signing! by Monica Simoes

The cast of Doctor Zhivago reunited at Sardi's Sept. 30 for a special performance and signing to celebrate the release of the show's cast album. The recording is available from the…

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Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Pics! First Look at Paul A. Schaefer and Jenny Lee Stern in Walnut Street Theatre's High Society by Monica Simoes

We offer a look at Walnut Street Theatre production of High Society, featuring the music of Cole Porter. Directed by Frank Anzalone, with choreography by Mary Jane Houdina, this Philadelphia…

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Elevator Repair Service's Fondly, Collette Richland Celebrates Opening Night at New York Theatre Wo by Monica Simoes

Take a look at Elevator Repair Service's Fondly, Collette Richland opening night celebration. New York Theatre Workshop officially opened Fondly, Collette Richland Sept. 28. The show, …

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Bock and Harnick's Rothschild & Sons, Starring Robert Cuccioli and Glory Crampton, Readies For t by Monica Simoes

Take a look at Off-Broadway's Rothschild & Sons musical, starring Robert Cuccioli and Glory Crampton. The cast met the press Sept 30. The York Theatre Company's world pr…

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See Aaron Lazar and Stephanie Block Offer "A Cabaret Evening" at Feinstein's/54 Below by Monica Simoes

The evening was a joint benefit in support of The New York Pops PopsEd Programs and Ronald McDonald House. The two organizations partner to provide music education programs that serve as cre…

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Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Pics! Juliette Binoche, Isabella Rossellini and More Come Out to Support Baryshnikov Arts Center 10t by Monica Simoes

Take a glimpse inside the celebration for Baryshnikov Arts Center 10th Anniversary. BAC, founded in 2005, celebrated with their annual benefit to support the Center's programs on Sept. …

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Pics! Aaron Lazar and Stephanie Block Perform in A Cabaret Evening at Feinstein's/54 Below by Monica Simoes

The evening was a joint benefit in support of The New York Pops PopsEd Programs and Ronald McDonald House. The two organizations partner to provide music education programs that serve as cre…

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Monday, September 28, 2015

Rumer Willis Is Ravishing in Newly-Released Official Pics From Broadway's Chicago by Monica Simoes

Check out these new photos of Rumer Willis as Roxie Hart in Chicago. On Sept. 21, actress Rumer Willis made her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart in the long-running revival of the Kander and…

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Pics! Raven-Symon, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas Honor Debbie Allen At NYC Dance Alliance by Monica Simoes and Raven-Symoné, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas and More Honor Debbie Allen At Nyc Dance Alliance Gala

Stars came out to honor Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning actress Debbie Allen (West Side Story, Sweet Charity) at NYC Dance Alliance Foundation at its Bright Lights Shining Stars Gala…

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Friday, September 25, 2015

Sam Rockwell and Nina Arianda Bring Some Intensity to Broadway in First Shots of Fool For Love by Monica Simoes

Take a first glimpse at Sam Rockwell and Nina Arianda in the new production of Pulitzer Prize winner Sam Shepard's Fool for Love with these new production photos. Fool for Love began pre…

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See Laura Osnes and Corey Cott Go 1940s as They Rehearse World Premiere Musical Bandstand! by Monica Simoes

Take a sneak peek at Laura Osnes and Corey Cott rehearse for the new musical Bandstand. The musical, directed and choreographed by Andy Blankenbuehler (Hamilton), will debut at Paper Mill Pl…

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See Laura Osnes and Corey Cott Go 1940s in Bandstand Musical Rehearsals! by Monica Simoes

Take a sneak peek at Laura Osnes and Corey Cott rehearse for the new musical Bandstand. The musical, directed and choreographed by Andy Blankenbuehler (Hamilton), will debut at Paper Mill Pl…

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A Broadway Double Header! Exclusive Pics From Kinky Boots and Fun Home as They Performed at Citi Fie by Monica Simoes

Broadway met with baseball on Sept. 21, as the casts of Kinky Boots and Fun Home both appeared at Citi Field. Fun Home star Judy Kuhn sang the National Anthem, and cast members from Kinky Bo…

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Thursday, September 24, 2015

Ratings Spike Prompts NBC To Delay Time Slot Change for "Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris" by Robert Viagas and Monica Simoes

"Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris" premiered Sept. 15 on NBC and is doing so much better than expected in the ratings that network executives have postponed a time-slot …

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See the First Photos! Broadway's Old Times, With Clive Owen, Explores "Desire and Blurred Realities" by Monica Simoes

Take a first look at production photos featuring Clive Owen in The Roundabout Theatre Company's Broadway revival of Harold Pinter's Old Times. Previews began Sept. 17 prior to an off…

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As the 30th Anniversary Approaches, London's Les Miz Releases Striking New Production Pics! by Monica Simoes

Take a look at these brand new production photos from the record-breaking production of Les Misérabes in London. The 30th anniversary performance of the West End's longest-runn…

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Original London Les Miz Still Astounds After 30 Years See Striking New Production Pics! by Monica Simoes

Take a look at these brand new production photos from the record-breaking production of Les Misérabes in London. The 30th anniversary performance of the West End's longest-runn…

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First Look! "Orange Is the New Black" and "In Living Color" Stars Head Up Barbecue at the Public by Monica Simoes

Take a first look at production photos from The Public Theater premiere of Barbecue, written by Obie Award winner Robert O'Hara. Constance Shulman, who plays the character of "Yoga …

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See Darren Criss, Gwyneth Paltrow, Matt Bomer Join the Stars of "Scream Queens" For L.A. Premiere Ce by Monica Simoes

Lea Michele, Darren Criss, Gwyneth Paltrow and more walked the red carpet at Sept. 21 premiere event for "Scream Queens." Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan's new Fox an…

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Wednesday, September 23, 2015

See What the First Ever Post-Broadway Production of the Revised Side Show Looks Like! by Monica Simoes

Chicago's Porchlight Music Theatre presents the first post-Broadway production of the revised version of the musical Side Show, which played 20 previews and 56 regular performances d…

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First Pics! Megan McGinnis and Paul Alexander Make Mystery and Intrigue Sing in New Musical Daddy Lo by Monica Simoes

Take a first look at these production photos featuring Megan McGinnis and Paul Alexander in Daddy Long Legs. The new two-actor musical Daddy Long Legs — by Tony Award&…

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