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Friday, September 18, 2015

Watch First Glance at Samantha Barks in Amlie! (Video) by Playbill Staff

Amélie, a new musical based on the film of the same name, is currently playing an extended world premiere at Berkeley Repertory Theatre. The show may be coming to Broadway in spri…

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See It First! Samantha Barks Charms in New Song from Amlie Teaser (Video) by Playbill Staff

Amélie, a new musical based on the film of the same name, is currently playing an extended world premiere at Berkeley Repertory Theatre. The show may be coming to Broadway in spri…

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The Verdict: Critics Review "Scream Queens" by Playbill Staff

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

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Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Five Tony Winners Will Be Part of Concert Celebrating Jewish Composers, Lyricists and Performers by Playbill Staff

The Actors Fund, in association with Michael Childers, will present Tradition: The Jewish Legacy of Broadway Dec. 14 at 7:30 PM at John Jay College. The concert celebrates Jewish composers, …

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The Verdict: Critics Review "Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris" by Playbill Staff

"Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris" premiered Sept. 15 on NBC.

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Tuesday, September 15, 2015

Darren Criss Will Check Into "American Horror Story: Hotel" by Playbill Staff

Darren Criss (Hedwig and the Angry Inch, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, "Glee") posted a picture of his "American Horror Story: Hotel" script on Instag…

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Monday, September 14, 2015

The Verdict: Critics Review Samantha Barks in Amlie Musical by Playbill Staff

The world-premiere musical Amélie, based on the imaginative Academy Award-nominated French film of the same title, officially opened Sept. 11 at the Berkeley Repertory Theatre.

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Friday, September 11, 2015

How Did You Get Your Equity Card?; Over 100 Actors Respond by Playbill Staff

As Playbill.com launches the new version of its popular Cue & A feature, which is entitled Put It In Writing, it seemed like a good time to look back at the long-running feature …

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Thursday, September 10, 2015

The Verdict: Critics Review Matthew Lopez's The Legend of Georgia McBride by Playbill Staff

Matthew Lopez's The Legend of Georgia McBride, presented by MCC Theatre, tells the story of an Elvis impersonator turned drag queen. Following previews that began Aug. 20, the world prem…

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Wednesday, September 9, 2015

Peters & LuPone in Wicked, Plus 9 Other Fantasy Casting Diva Performances We'd Love to Have Seen! by Playbill Staff

With the news that The Drama League will honor Golden Globe and three-time Tony Award winner Bernadette Peters as its Centennial Honoree in November, it seemed like the perfect time to r…

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Tuesday, September 8, 2015

Healing Arts Initiative Will Bring Patrons to Broadway's Beautiful by Playbill Staff

Healing Arts Initiative, or HAI, a non-profit which aims to "remove barriers to arts and culture" for people who are vision impaired, will take a trip to see Beautiful: The Car…

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What's Your Worst Flubbed Line/Missed Cue/Onstage Mishap?; Over 90 Actors Respond by Playbill Staff

As Playbill.com launches the new version of its popular Cue & A feature, which is entitled Put It In Writing, it seemed like a good time to look back at the long-running feature …

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Monday, September 7, 2015

Merman, Midler, Minnelli, LuPone, Peters, Staunton! Over A Dozen Divas Sing "Rose's Turn" (Video) by Playbill Staff

"Here she is, boys! Here she is, world! Here's Rose!" — over a dozen of them! We take a look back at the divas who took on the second-act, show-stopping balla…

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Sunday, September 6, 2015

Playbill Poll: Who Should Don the Famous Square Pants in The SpongeBob Musical? by Playbill Staff

Absorbent and yellow and coming to Broadway is he! It was recently announced that SpongeBob is ready to make his Main Stem debut. While the role has already been cast — though not …

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Friday, September 4, 2015

How to Make Your Day in New York Complete by Playbill Staff

Many visitors to Broadway also enjoy taking in the famous sights of New York City. To help them, Playbill.com has begun listing details about major tourist attractions and services, includin…

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Wednesday, September 2, 2015

La Jolla's WoW Festival Adds New Works to Line-Up by Playbill Staff

La Jolla Playhouse has announced additions to the line-up for its WithOutWalls Festival, a weekend series of immersive and site-specific productions at locations throughout the San D…

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Tuesday, September 1, 2015

Must-See Theatre! The Shows On Our Lists This Fall by Playbill Staff

The staff at Playbill.com presents our bi-annual list of upcoming theatrical offerings that caught our eye. From anticipated debuts, to daring original works and reinvented revivals, her…

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Friday, August 28, 2015

Fire Forces Second City to Cancel More Performances by Playbill Staff

Second City announced Aug. 28 that it will be cancelling performances through Aug. 30 due to damage from a fire that broke out on the performance venue's block in Old Town, Chicago, and …

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Second City Cancels Performances Through Aug. 30 by Playbill Staff

Second City announced Aug. 28 that it will be cancelling performances through Aug. 30 due to damage from a fire that broke out on the performance venue's block in Old Town, Chicago, and …

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Thursday, August 27, 2015

The Verdict: Misty Copeland in On the Town by Playbill Staff

Misty Copeland, a principal dancer at American Ballet Theatre, joined the cast of On the Town Aug. 26.

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The Verdict: Critics Review Misty Copeland in On the Town by Playbill Staff

Misty Copeland, a principal dancer at American Ballet Theatre, joined the cast of On the Town Aug. 26.

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Tuesday, August 18, 2015

Controversial Unseamly, About Sexual Harassment, Will Play Off-Broadway This Fall by Playbill Staff

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

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Sunday, August 16, 2015

Light in the Piazza Star Victoria Clark Celebrates Wedding by Playbill Staff

It appears that Playbill should consider getting into the matchmaking business. Tony Award winner Victoria Clark wed Thomas Reidy in an Aug. 1 ceremony in Durham, N.C. After seeing Clark'…

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Thursday, August 13, 2015

Broadway Will Dim Its Lights For Talent Agent Biff Liff by Playbill Staff

The lights of every Broadway marquee will be dimmed for one minute Friday, Aug. 14 at 7:45 PM in memory of legendary talent agent Samuel "Biff" Liff. Liff passed away Aug. 10 at th…

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Stars from Once Upon A Mattress, The King And I, Dames At Sea, Spring Awakening Perform in Free Brya by Playbill Staff

The lineup is set for the sixth and final free concert in 106.7 LITE FM’s Broadway in Bryant Park series, being held Aug. 13 on the Bryant Park Stage.

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Wednesday, August 12, 2015

The Verdict: Read Reviews of John, the Latest From Pulitzer Winner Annie Baker by Playbill Staff

The world premiere of Annie Baker's John, helmed by Fun Home director and Tony winner Sam Gold, officially opened Off-Broadway Aug. 11 at the Signature Theatre, starring Lois Smith a…

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Tuesday, August 11, 2015

Broadway Manager and Agent Samuel "Biff" Liff Dies at 96 by Playbill Staff and Irina Khodorkovsky

Broadway mainstay Samuel "Biff" Liff, a manager, producer and talent agent whose career dates back to 1949 when he served as stage manager for the original Broadway production of G…

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See Evita In-the-Round Electrify Audiences in New Highlights! (Video) by Playbill Staff

An immersive, outdoor retelling of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's Tony-winning rock musical Evita has come to life at The Serenbe Playhouse in Palmetto, GA. Check out highlights …

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The Verdict: Critics Review Shakespeare in the Park's Cymbeline With Hamish Linklater and Lily Rabe by Playbill Staff

The Shakespeare in the Park staging of Cymbeline, starring Patrick Page, Hamish Linklater, Lily Rabe and multi-Tony nominee Raúl Esparza, opened Aug…

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The Verdict: Critics Review "Frozen" Songwriters' World-Premiere Musical Up Here by Playbill Staff

Up Here, the new musical by the songwriters of Disney's blockbuster "Frozen," officially opened its world-premiere engagement Aug. 9 at La Jolla Playhouse in La Jolla, CA, …

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Monday, August 10, 2015

Stars from Once Upon A Mattress, The King And I, Dames At Sea, Spring Awakening Will Perform in Free by Playbill Staff

The lineup has been announced for the sixth and final free concert in 106.7 LITE FM’s Broadway in Bryant Park series, which will be held Aug. 13 on the Bryant Park Stage.

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