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Monday, July 25, 2016

Wicked and We Will Rock You Star Makes America's Got Talent Top 36 by Playbill Staff

Actor-singer Brian Justin Crum, seen on Broadway in Next to Normal and the tours of Wicked and We Will Rock You, is among the show's top 36 contestants.

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Wednesday, July 20, 2016

Troubled Producer Garth Drabinsky Rising Again with New Musical by Playbill Staff

Numerous Broadway veterans, including Victoria Clark and Graciela Daniele, were recently in Toronto workshopping the new musical.

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Friday, July 15, 2016

Tony-Nominated Eclipsed Director Heading to Sundance by Playbill Staff

Liesl Tommy and Jackson Gay are among the directors selected for the Sundance Institute's Directors Retreat in Arles, France.

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Tuesday, July 12, 2016

Molly Pope Debuts A Star Is Born Theatrical Concert Tonight by Playbill Staff

The acclaimed cabaret performer stars in a site-specific concert re-imagining of the classic Judy Garland film.

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Monday, June 27, 2016

Sutton Foster Shows Off Original Playbill Art by Playbill Staff

In a new video segment for People.com, the Tony-winning actress shows off an artist's commission that incorporates Playbills.

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Saturday, June 25, 2016

Tori Scott Is Making America Gay Again! at Joe's Pub Tonight by Playbill Staff

The award-winning nightlife entertainer returns to Joe's Pub June 25 just in time for NYC Pride.

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Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Theatre Students Take a Stand Against Hate and Violence in Musical Theatre Video by Playbill Staff

The high school students performed selections from Stephen Schwartz's Children of Eden accompanied by a film tribute to victims of gun violence in America.

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Sunday, June 19, 2016

"Broadway for Orlando" Playbill's Exclusive Music Video Debuts by Playbill Staff

Carole King, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Audra McDonald and more sing "Broadway for Orlando" to benefit the LGBT Center of Central Florida.

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Broadway-Bound SpongeBob Musical Opens in Chicago Tonight by Playbill Staff

The new musical is based on the popular Nickelodeon cartoon.

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Friday, June 17, 2016

Live at Zédel Season at London's Crazy Coqs to Feature Interview Series by Playbill Staff

Season to include Coq-tails and Conversations with Mark Shenton series.

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Thursday, June 16, 2016

Check Out Photos of WNET's Salute to Angela Lansbury by Playbill Staff

The flagship PBS station saluted the Tony-winning actress and others for their support.

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Wednesday, June 15, 2016

Carol Channing Reflects On History-Making Dolly! and Her Recent Visit With Bette Midler by Playbill Staff

The Broadway living legend and original Hello, Dolly! star opens up to Playbill about the musical's creation and her recent meeting with Bette Midler, who will bring the role to Broadway nex…

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Monday, June 13, 2016

Watch Tony Speeches from Leslie Odom, Jr., Cynthia Erivo, Lin-Manuel Miranda and More by Playbill Staff

See a round-up of videos of acceptance speeches from the 70th Annual Tony Awards.

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Sunday, June 12, 2016

Watch Live From The Red Carpet & More at The 2016 Tony Awards by Playbill Staff

Watch live behind-the-scenes coverage from The Tony Awards Red Carpet and more beginning at 5:30 PM ET.

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Thursday, June 9, 2016

Don't Miss a Thing: Playbill.com's All-Day Guide to Tony Coverage by Playbill Staff

From winners to reactions, exclusives and more, Playbill.com is your destination for coverage of the 70th Annual Tony Awards.

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Raise a Glass to Broadway With These Tony-Inspired Cocktails by Playbill Staff

Celebrate the 2016 Tony Award nominees with Playbill.com's Tony-themed cocktail recipes.

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Wednesday, June 8, 2016

Tina Fey, Laura Benanti, Megan Hilty Announce Actor Friend's Award Winners (Video) by Playbill Staff

Winners for the Awaresie Awards, created by Annoying Actor Friend to celebrate creative artists in all fields, have been announced by a slew of Broadway stars.

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Broadway Stars to Honor Harvey Fierstein as LGBT "Trailblazer" by Playbill Staff

VH1 and Logo will salute the Tony-winning actor, playwright and librettist.

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Tuesday, June 7, 2016

Broadway-Bound SpongeBob Musical Premieres in Chicago Tonight by Playbill Staff

Previews begin June 7 for the new musical based on the popular Nickelodeon cartoon.

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Monday, June 6, 2016

Lone Star Spirits Premieres Off-Broadway by Playbill Staff

The new comedy by Josh Tobiessen centers on a woman trapped in a haunted liquor store.

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Saturday, June 4, 2016

Watch Magical Glimpse of The Little Mermaid With Sara Bareilles, Darren Criss and More! by Playbill Staff

The Hollywood Bowl concerts star Sara Bareilles, Tituss Burgess, Darren Criss and Jodi Benson, the Broadway actress who voiced Ariel in the original film. Here's a look!

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Friday, June 3, 2016

Molly Pope Will Bring Garland's A Star Is Born to NYC by Playbill Staff

The acclaimed cabaret performer will star in a site-specific re-imagining of the classic Judy Garland film.

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Theatres Open Up as New Shows Circle Broadway by Playbill Staff

As several Broadway shows announce their final performances, producers are swooping in on Broadway's in-demand real-estate market to secure theatres for next season's new shows.

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Exclusive Listen! Adrienne Warren Sings Whitney Houston Power Ballad by Playbill Staff

Hear the Shuffle Along Tony nominee perform a song originally written for Whitney Houston on the new Frank Wildhorn and Friends live album.

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Thursday, June 2, 2016

What Do Critics Think of the All-Kid Charlie Brown? by Playbill Staff

The York Theatre Company's revival officially opened May 31 featuring a cast of young actors.

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Tuesday, May 31, 2016

Read Reviews for Broadway-Bound Anastasia Musical by Playbill Staff

The Ahrens and Flaherty musical opened at Hartford Stage May 27. Here's what critics have to say.

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Garfield and Mad Libs Musicals Available for Licensing by Playbill Staff

R&H Theatricals has obtained rights for the kid's musicals Garfield, The Musical with Cattitude and Mad Libs Live!

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Friday, May 27, 2016

Actors Fund President Wins Arts Advocacy Award by Playbill Staff

Joseph P. Benincasa was honored at the George Street Playhouse gala.

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Thursday, May 26, 2016

Julia Murney, Paul Nolan and Side Show Stars Join Autism Benefit Concert by Playbill Staff

The Arts for Autism Benefit Concert will take place June 20 at the Gershwin Theatre.

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Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Read Reviews for Cirque du Soleil's First Broadway Musical Paramour by Playbill Staff

The Canadian cirque troupe renowned for its exotic and artful shows officially enters the Broadway game with its first musical, Paramour. Here's what critics are saying.

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Tuesday, May 24, 2016