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Sunday, November 1, 2015

Playbill Poll: What Productions Should Be Streamed on BroadwayHD? by Playbill Staff

BroadwayHD, an on-demand service that streams recorded theatre productions as Netflix and Hulu have been doing for broadcast media, has launched… And, we asked our readers wha…

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Saturday, October 31, 2015

Why Doesn't Hal Prince Hand Out Halloween Candy? Broadway Stars Share Their Costumes and Traditions! by Playbill Staff

They play dress up every night, so what do Broadway's brightest stars do on Halloween? Learn what costumes were holiday favorites of cast members of Fiddler on the Roof, Prince of Broadw…

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Thursday, October 29, 2015

The Verdict: Read Reviews for Thrse Raquin on Broadway Starring Keira Knightley by Playbill Staff

Keira Knightley made her Broadway debut in Roundabout Theatre Company's Broadway revival of Thérèse Raquin, which officially opened Oct. 29 at Studio 54. The reviva…

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The Verdict: Critics Review Lauren Pritchard Musical Songbird, Starring Kate Baldwin and Erin Dilly by Playbill Staff

Songbird, a play with music by Spring Awakening actress Lauren Pritchard — about dreams, ambition, love and heartbreak — officially opened Oct. 28 at Off-Bro…

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Wednesday, October 28, 2015

An Era Exploding! See the Opening Number of the New Ragtime Tour (Video) by Playbill Staff

A new touring revival of the award-winning musical Ragtime — helmed by Marcia Milgrom Dodge, who received a Tony nomination for her work on the 2009 revival — hit the…

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Tuesday, October 27, 2015

The Verdict: Live Updating Reviews for Sylvia Starring Annaleigh Ashford and Matthew Broderick by Playbill Staff

A.R. Gurney's touching comedy Sylvia, which stars Tony winners Annaleigh Ashford, Matthew Broderick and Julie White, officially opens on Broadway Oct. 27 at the Cort Theatre. Here's…

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The Verdict: Critics Review Sylvia Starring Annaleigh Ashford and Matthew Broderick by Playbill Staff

A.R. Gurney's touching comedy Sylvia, which stars Tony winners Annaleigh Ashford, Matthew Broderick and Julie White, officially opens on Broadway Oct. 27 at the Cort Theatre. Here's …

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Good to Go Summit Will Celebrate Theatre Companies Working to Obtain Equal Gender Opportunity by Playbill Staff

The Good to Go Summit, which will take place Nov. 18 at 5 PM at Theater Center in New York City, will celebrate theatre companies who work to obtain equal gender opportunity and will discuss…

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Win a Pair of Free Tickets to the "Oklahoma!" 60th Anniversary Re-Release! by Playbill Staff

The classic movie version of the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical "Oklahoma!" is returning to cinemas for its 60th anniversary Nov. 1 in beautifully restored prints — and …

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Monday, October 26, 2015

Sandy Schlender, Broadway Hairstylist, Dies at 43 by Playbill Staff

Sandra (Sandy) Lynn Schlender, who worked as hairstylist on many Broadway shows, TV shows, movies and theatre-related events, died Oct. 5 at age 43, Playbill.com has learned.

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Friday, October 23, 2015

A Chorus Line 40th Anniversary Album Re-Released With Bonus Tracks Today by Playbill Staff

Never-before-heard songs "Joanne" and "Shoes" and alternate versions of well-known songs from A Chorus Line are included among eight bonus tracks on …

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Tix On Sale Today for Broadway's American Psycho Musical by Playbill Staff

Tickets to the serial killer musical American Psycho—from the composer of Spring Awakening—go on sale Oct. 23 to members of the general public.

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Thursday, October 22, 2015

The Verdict: Read Reviews of Dames at Sea Starring Lesli Margherita, Eloise Kropp and Mara Davi by Playbill Staff

Dames at Sea officially set sail for an opening at Broadway's Helen Hayes Theatre on Oct. 22. Read what the critics have to say!

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Poster Art Revealed for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Stage Premiere by Playbill Staff

Poster art has just been revealed for the world premiere of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, which will take place at the West End's Palace Theatre in the summer of 2016.

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Theatre Communications Group Will Celebrate Publishing for the Theatre by Playbill Staff

Theatre Communications Group will host an event celebrating the work of their publishing wing Oct. 26 at 6:30 PM at the Martin E. Segal Theatre Center.

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Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Exclusive! Listen to Bonus Demo Track From A Chorus Line 40th Anniversary Re-Release Album by Playbill Staff

Never-before-heard songs "Joanne" and "Shoes" and alternate versions of well-known songs from A Chorus Line will be included among eight bonus tracks on the 4…

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Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Aladdin Welcomes a Visit from "Today Show" Anchor by Playbill Staff

"Today Show" anchor Natalie Morales was the latest celebrity to visit the stage musical adaptation of Disney's Aladdin at the New Amsterdam Theatre.

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Will "Gilmore Girls" Get a Second Life on Netflix? by Playbill Staff

"Gilmore Girls" might receive a limited revival on Netflix.

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Terrence Mann, Charlotte d'Amboise and More Set to Appear at Virginia Theatre Conference by Playbill Staff

Terrence Mann, Charlotte d'Amboise, Kate Shindle and more are set to appear at Virginia Theatre Matters, a theatre conference hosted by the Virginia Theatre Association in Norfolk, VA, O…

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The Verdict: Critics Review The Bandstand at Paper Mill Playhouse by Playbill Staff

Tony Award nominee Laura Osnes (Cinderella), Corey Cott (Gigi) and Tony winner Beth Leavel (The Drowsy Chaperone) star in The Bandstand, a new musical directed and choreographed by Andy Blan…

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Monday, October 19, 2015

Ramin Karimloo Addresses Critics and Asks, "What Does It Take to Have a Broadway Body?" by Playbill Staff

Ramin Karimloo, the Tony-nominated Broadway leading man known who is also known for his "Broadway Body," shared a Facebook message with his fans addressing what keeps him motiv…

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Northlight Theatre Plans to Move by Playbill Staff

Northlight Theatre, an Illinois theatre company, is slated to reveal its plans to move back to Evanston, where it was founded in 1974 by Greg Kandel, Mike Nussbaum and Frank Galati, at an Ev…

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Chicago-Area's Northlight Theatre Plans to Move by Playbill Staff

Northlight Theatre, an Illinois theatre company, is slated to reveal its plans to move back to Evanston, where it was founded in 1974 by Greg Kandel, Mike Nussbaum and Frank Galati, at an Ev…

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Broadway Green Alliance Holding Recycling Drive for Theatre Industry and Fans by Playbill Staff

The Broadway Green Alliance (BGS) will sponsor a combined textile and E-waste recycling drive for theatre industry members and fans Oct. 21 11 AM-2 PM in Duffy Square. The event is o…

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Saturday, October 17, 2015

Final Batch of BroadwayCon Tix On Sale Today! Even More Broadway Artists Announced by Playbill Staff

The final batch of tickets for BroadwayCon, the upcoming three-day event that will bring together theatre fans and the artists who make Broadway happen, go on sale Oct. 17 at 1 PM. Here&…

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Friday, October 16, 2015

Stars of Broadway-Bound Gotta Dance Strut Their Stuff in New TV Spot by Playbill Staff

Producers of the new Broadway-bound musical Gotta Dance, which is based on the acclaimed 2008 documentary of the same name about professional basketball’s first-ever aged 6…

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Urban Stages' Controversial Unseamly Explores Real-Life Sexual Harassment by Playbill Staff

Urban Stages is presenting the American premiere of Oren Safdie's Unseamly, a controversial play inspired by a variety of sexual harassment charges brought against well-known clothin…

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"It's Today!" Celebrate Angela Lansbury's 90th Birthday with Over a Dozen of Our Favorite Videos by Playbill Staff

Angela Lansbury celebrates her 90th birthday Oct. 16. The acclaimed actress is a five-time Tony Award winner for Mame, Dear World, Gypsy, Sweeney Todd and Blithe Spirit.

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Thursday, October 15, 2015

Playbill Partners With BroadwayCon for One-of-a-Kind, Star-Studded Theatre Event by Playbill Staff

Playbill is proud to announce that it has partnered with Mischief Management to present the inaugural BroadwayCon, a three-day theatrical event that will bring together theatre fans and …

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Wednesday, October 14, 2015

The Verdict: Read Reviews for Broadway's The Gin Game, With James Earl Jones and Cicely Tyson by Playbill Staff

The Gin Game, officially opened Oct. 14 at the Golden Theatre following previews that began Sept. 23. The Broadway revival stars Tony Award winners James Earl Jones and Cicely Tyson. Hear wh…

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Cast Set for Ragtime Tour, Helmed by Marcia Milgrom Dodge by Playbill Staff

Casting is now complete for a touring revival of the award-winning musical Ragtime, helmed by Marcia Milgrom Dodge, who received a Tony nomination for her work on the 2009 revival.

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