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Sunday, December 20, 2015

The Verdict: Read Reviews for the Broadway Revival of Fiddler on the Roof Starring Danny Burstein by Playbill Staff

Following previews that began Nov. 20 at the Broadway Theatre, the 50th anniversary staging of the classic American musical Fiddler on the Roof officially opened on Dec. 20. Read wh…

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Friday, December 18, 2015

The Cast of Fun Home Offers Special Concert For LGBT Seniors in These Touching Pics by Playbill Staff

Judy Kuhn, Beth Malone and fellow Fun Home cast members performed songs from the 2015 Tony Award winner for an audience of LGBT Seniors at the SAGE Center in midtown.

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Thursday, December 17, 2015

"A-Five, Six, Seven, Eight!" BroadwayCon Will Kick Off With Original Mini-Musical by Playbill Staff

A slate of original musical programming and special events have just been revealed for BroadwayCon. The curtain will rise on the three-day event with a fully staged mini-musical feat…

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Keep It Together! 7 Broadway Stars Admit to Breaking Character and Cracking Up by Playbill Staff

From pieces of flying baloney to skirts falling down mid-performance, Broadway icons open up about unforgettable character-breaking moments.

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Tuesday, December 15, 2015

Fun Home Stars and Creators Will Discuss Show's Creation at BroadwayCon by Playbill Staff

Fun Home book writer and lyricist Lisa Kron, along with director Sam Gold and cast members Michael Cerveris, Judy Kuhn, Beth Malone and Emily Skeggs, will participate in a panel about the To…

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Monday, December 14, 2015

Editors' Picks: The Most Impactful Shows of 2015 by Playbill Staff

What was the one musical and the one play that impacted you the most this year? That's what we asked our editors. Find out our favorites and see which ones you can still snag a ticket fo…

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Sunday, December 13, 2015

The Breakdown on BroadwayCon What Fans Need to Know About the Latest Stars, Special Events and How by Playbill Staff

With even more members of the Broadway community lining up to be a part of the first-ever BroadwayCon, we round up the latest info on participants, panels, special events and more.

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Friday, December 11, 2015

The Hunchback of Notre Dame Recording Schedules January Release Download a Track Today! by Playbill Staff

The studio album for the Alan Menken-Stephen Schwartz Disney stage musical The Hunchback of Notre Dame featuring many members of the original production that played in California and New…

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The Verdict: Read Reviews for Broadway Color Purple Revival, With Jennifer Hudson and Cynthia Erivo by Playbill Staff

The Broadway revival of The Color Purple, starring Jennifer Hudson and Cynthia Erivo, officially opened Dec. 10 following previews that began Nov. 10 at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre. Read w…

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Thursday, December 10, 2015

The Verdict: Read Reviews for Broadway's Color Purple Revival, With Jennifer Hudson and Cynthia Eriv by Playbill Staff

The Broadway revival of The Color Purple, starring Jennifer Hudson and Cynthia Erivo, officially opened Dec. 10 following previews that began Nov. 10 at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre. Read w…

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BroadwayCon Schedule Revealed! Your First Peek at Theatrical Events, Insider Panels and Interactive by Playbill Staff

For three days in January, theatre fans will gather in New York City for the first-ever BroadwayCon. Here's a sneak peek at the schedule for the theatre-packed event, including s…

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Is Musical Drama The Bloody Irish Aiming for America? by Playbill Staff

The new musical drama The Bloody Irish, about the 1916 "Easter Rising" in Ireland, is aiming to have its U.S. premiere in 2016.

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Jeremy Jordan, Christopher Jackson, Lesli Margherita and Krysta Rodriguez Are Bound for BroadwayCon! by Playbill Staff

"Smash" co-stars Jeremy Jordan and Krysta Rodriguez, along with Dames at Sea star Lesli Margherita and Hamilton's Christopher Jackson, are the latest stars set to appear at…

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Tuesday, December 8, 2015

Seth Rudetsky and Disaster! Stars Will Bring Special Edition of "OBSESSED! Live" to BroadwayCon by Playbill Staff

"OBSESSED! Live Disaster! Edition" is coming to BroadwayCon! The show's co-creator and star Seth Rudetsky will be joined by fellow cast members Roger Bart, Faith Prince, Ke…

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Monday, December 7, 2015

First Listen to "Another Winter in a Summer Town" from London Grey Gardens by Playbill Staff

Take a look at Jenna Russell, who will star as Little Edie in the London production of the Broadway musical Grey Gardens, performing the haunting ballad "Another Winter in a Summer Town…

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Sunday, December 6, 2015

The Verdict: Read Reviews for Andrew Lloyd Webber Musical School of Rock on Broadway by Playbill Staff

Andrew Lloyd Webber's School of Rock – The Musical officially opened Dec. 6 on Broadway at the Winter Garden Theatre following previews that began Nov. 9. Rea…

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Saturday, December 5, 2015

What You Need to Know About BroadwayCon The Event That Has All of Broadway Buzzing by Playbill Staff

Members of the theatre community are gearing up to gather for one of the biggest events of 2016, and we're not talking about the Tony Awards (yet). For three days in January, fans and Br…

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Friday, December 4, 2015

The Wiz Live! Roundup: Reviews, Videos, Best Moments and More! by Playbill Staff

NBC scored a bonafide hit with its star-studded Dec. 3 broadcast of the Tony Award-winning musical The Wiz. Check out reviews, videos, our exclusive star interviews, Oz history and m…

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Co-Author of Broadway-Aimed Beaches Musical Dies by Playbill Staff

Thom Thomas, a writer whose work spanned stage, television and film, died in Los Angeles Dec. 2. The cause was acute leukemia. Most recently, he co-authored the book for the Broadway-…

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20 Tweets That Captured How We Felt During The Wiz Live! by Playbill Staff

Over 11 million viewers tuned in to watch NBC's The Wiz Live! on Thursday night. Just like any live event, the viewers turned to Twitter to share their thoughts, opinions and memes. Here…

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Exclusive! Look at the Hot New Grease: Live Poster, With Julianne Hough, Vanessa Hudgens and Aaron T by Playbill Staff

With The Wiz behind us, Fox turns up the heat for their live broadcast of Grease: Live, which will hit television screens in the New Year starring Broadway's Aaron Tveit as Danny and Jul…

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Thursday, December 3, 2015

Watch The Wiz Live! Tonight on Social Media With Playbill! by Playbill Staff

The time has come to ease on down that yellow brick road! The highly-anticipated The Wiz Live! begins tonight at 8 PM ET on NBC. As this historical musical comes to life in tonight&r…

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Wednesday, December 2, 2015

The Verdict: Read Reviews for New Musical Invisible Thread by Playbill Staff

Tony winner Diane Paulus directs the new Off-Broadway musical Invisible Thread, which officially opened Dec. 2 at Second Stage Theatre. Read what the critics have to say!

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The Verdict: Read Reviews for Invisible Thread Opening Off-Broadway Tonight by Playbill Staff

Diane Paulus leads the new Off-Broadway musical Invisible Thread, which officially opened Dec. 2 at Second Stage Theatre. Read what the critics have to say!

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The Verdict: Read Reviews of London's Funny Girl Revival Starring Sheridan Smith by Playbill Staff

Funny Girl officially opened Dec. 2 at the Menier Chocolate Factory with a revised book by Harvey Fierstein. The London revival stars Sheridan Smith as Fanny Brice. Read what the cr…

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Tuesday, December 1, 2015

#GivingTuesday - 10 Theatrical Ways to Spread the Love by Playbill Staff

Not sure who to give to this #GivingTuesday? Playbill.com has compiled a list of ten theatre-related organizations to get your wheels spinning. From arts education programs to non-pr…

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Broadway Cares Executive Director Tom Viola Is Recipient of GMHC's Howard Ashman Award by Playbill Staff

Tom Viola, long-time executive director of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA), was honored by the Gay Men's Health Crisis (GMHC) Nov. 30 with its annual Howard Ashman Award f…

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Saturday, November 28, 2015

Must-Have Holiday Albums from Broadway to Brighten the Season by Playbill Staff

From Julie Andrews to Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel, from the cast albums of A Christmas Carol and Elf, to classics from Judy Garland and Barbra Streisand, we share essential holiday al…

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Friday, November 27, 2015

From "White Christmas" to The Muppets and "Rent," 19 Holiday Movies You Can't Miss (Video) by Playbill Staff

'Tis the season for holiday films, so we've compiled a mix of titles that you can rent (see what we did there?) or stream while spending time with your family and friends on those wi…

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Thursday, November 26, 2015

From Wicked to Newsies, Lea Michele and More: Decades of Broadway Performances from Macy's Thanksgiv by Playbill Staff

The New York City Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, a staple since 1924, features Broadway performances every year. Here, Playbill.com takes a look back at the iconic Thanksgiving Day cele…

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Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Holiday Gift Guide: 17 Essentials in Theatrical Merchandise Snow Globes, and PJs and Board Games, O by Playbill Staff

Looking for the perfect gift for the Broadway theatre fan on your list? With the holidays just a few weeks away, we've put together a 2015 gift guide of merchandise, knickknacks and must…

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