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Sunday, October 26, 2014

PLAYBILL POLL! What star from The Voice would you like to see on Broadway? Readers Respond by Playbill Staff

Tony Award nominees Laura Osnes and Constantine Maroulis are just two of the talents who have made careers on Broadway following successful runs on television talent competition shows. With …

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Hey, Johnny! Theatrical Advice - Is An Acting MFA Worth the Money? by Playbill Staff

Playbill.com's "Hey, Johnny!" theatrical advice column is back this week with responses for two of our readers about the value of a Masters of Fine Arts in Theatre.

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Saturday, October 25, 2014

RSVP To Attend Live Taping of Pippin Songs with Josh Kaufman and Carly Hughes by Playbill Staff

The Tony Award-winning revival of Pippin will tape a performance of “Corner of the Sky” with incoming title role actor Josh Kaufman and “Simple Joy…

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Friday, October 24, 2014

Broadway Actors Will Awake and Sing! at Boston's Huntington Theatre by Playbill Staff

Obie winner Melia Bensussen will direct the renowned Huntington Theatre Company's Awake and Sing! – Clifford Odets’ American classic about a working-clas…

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Thursday, October 23, 2014

The Verdict: Critics Review Disgraced With Hari Dhillon and Josh Radnor by Playbill Staff

The Broadway production of Ayad Akhtar's Pulitzer Prize-winning play Disgraced, featuring a star-studded cast, officially opened on Broadway Oct. 23 following previews that began…

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Mamma Mia! Tour Cast Goes "Bang Bang" On the Road to Jessie J, Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj (Video) by Playbill Staff

The cast, crew and creatives of the 2014-15 national tour of Mamma Mia! give their best "Bang Bang" in response to the Broadway cast's version of Taylor Swift's "S…

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The Verdict: Critics Review the New Musical The Fortress of Solitude at The Public by Playbill Staff

The world premiere of the new musical The Fortress of Solitude officially opened Oct. 22 at 8 PM following previews that began Sept. 30 at The Public Theater.

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Tuesday, October 21, 2014

THE SCREENING ROOM: Happy Birthday, Aaron Tveit; Performances from Wicked, Les Miz, Next to Normal a by Playbill Staff

"Les Misérables" film star Aaron Tveit celebrates his birthday Oct. 21. He has appeared on Broadway in Hairspray, Wicked, Next to Normal and Catch Me If You Can.

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Monday, October 20, 2014

The Verdict: Critics Review Broadway-Bound Musical Amazing Grace in Chicago by Playbill Staff

The world premiere of the Broadway-bound new musical Amazing Grace officially opened Oct. 19 at 6 PM following previews that began Oct. 9 at Chicago’s Bank of America Theatre.

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Sunday, October 19, 2014

Playbill's New Advice Column Shares the Secret to Becoming the Next Mindy Kaling or Idina Menzel by Playbill Staff

Playbill.com's "Hey, Johnny!" theatrical advice column is back this week with responses for two of our readers on how to stand out from the crowd.

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Friday, October 17, 2014

Here Lies Love Will Close Off Broadway in January 2015 by Playbill Staff

The immersive David Byrne-Fatboy Slim musical Here Lies Love at the Public Theater Off-Broadway has announced a closing date of January 3, 2015, producers announced.

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Thursday, October 16, 2014

The Verdict: Critics Review New Broadway Revival of On the Town by Playbill Staff

The Broadway revival of the classic musical comedy On the Town officially opened, tonight, Oct. 16 at 6 PM at the newly renamed Lyric Theatre.

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The Hypocrites Will Launch Gilbert and Sullivan Rep With New H.M.S. Pinafore by Playbill Staff

On the heels of the critically acclaimed All Our Tragic, Chicago's The Hypocrites will continue their 2014-15 season with a world premiere re-imaging of Gilbert and Sullivan&…

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Sing-a-long-a Grease Will Roll Into Schimmel Center Nov. 1 by Playbill Staff

The Schimmel Center at Pace University will host Sing-a-long-a Grease – an interactive version of the classic film starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-…

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Watch the Electrifying Theatrical Trailer for "Billy Elliot the Musical Live" (Video) by Playbill Staff and Andrew Gans

Fathom Events has released the trailer for "Billy Elliot the Musical Live," which will be screened in U.S. cinemas this November. The musical was filmed in London this past Septemb…

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Liev Schreiber, David Hyde Pierce Will Celebrate Author E.B. White at Symphony Space by Playbill Staff

Symphony Space, First Book - Manhattan and HarperCollins Publishers have announced Terrific Tails: A Celebration of E.B. White – with casting to include Liev Schreiber…

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THE SCREENING ROOM: Happy Birthday, Angela Lansbury (Video) by Playbill Staff

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

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Monday, October 13, 2014

THE SCREENING ROOM: Patti LuPone, Bernadette Peters, Liza Minnelli and More Sing "Everything's Comin by Playbill Staff

A new production of the classic 1959 Jule Styne, Stephen Sondheim and Arthur Laurents musical Gypsy officially opens at Chichester Festival Theatre Oct. 14 starring Imelda Staunton as Rose,…

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Sunday, October 12, 2014

Hey, Johnny! Theatrical Advice - Chasing Those Musical Theatre BFA Dreams by Playbill Staff

Playbill.com's "Hey, Johnny!" theatrical advice column is back this week with responses for two of our readers seeking guidance on how to persuade parents to support their dre…

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Saturday, October 11, 2014

Stephen Sondheim and David Ives at Work on New Musical Based on Films of Luis Buuel by Playbill Staff

According to the NY Times, Tony winner Stephen Sondheim is at work on a new musical with the playwright David Ives (Venus in Fur) based on two renowned films by the Spanish director Luis Bu&…

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Stephen Sondheim, David Ives and The Public Theater Will Create New Musical Based on Films of Luis B by Playbill Staff

According to the NY Times, Tony winner Stephen Sondheim is at work on a new musical with the playwright David Ives (Venus in Fur) based on two renowned films by the Spanish director Luis Bu&…

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THE SCREENING ROOM: Tony Yazbeck, Carol Channing and More Celebrate The Shubert Theatre's 100th Anni by Playbill Staff

The famed Shubert Theatre in New Haven, CT is celebrating it's 100th anniversary Dec. 11. Known through the industry as “birthplace of the nation’s greatest hits&…

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Friday, October 10, 2014

Rebecca Conman Sentenced to Three Years in Prison and Large Resitution by Playbill Staff

According to the NY Daily news, Mark Hotton – a prolific conman who swindled the producers of Rebecca out of $65,000 with promise of fictitious donors – was sent…

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Rebecca Conman Sentenced to Three Years in Prison and Large Restitution by Playbill Staff

According to the NY Daily news, Mark Hotton – a prolific conman who swindled the producers of Rebecca out of $65,000 with promise of fictitious donors – was sent…

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Rebecca Conman Sentenced to Three Years in Prison; Delays Continue by Playbill Staff

According to the NY Daily news, Mark Hotton – a prolific conman who swindled the producers of Rebecca out of $65,000 with promise of fictitious donors – was sent…

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Jim Parsons Will Be Merton of The Movies In One-Night-Only Roundabout Benefit Reading by Playbill Staff

Roundabout Theatre Company will welcome back four-time Emmy Award and Golden Globe winner Jim Parsons (“The Big Bang Theory,” Harvey) for a one-night-only rea…

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THE SCREENING ROOM: Happy Birthday, Victoria Clark (Video) by Playbill Staff

Tony Award winner Victoria Clark celebrates her birthday Oct. 10. In celebration of the award-winning singer and actress, Playbill.com takes a look at some of Clark'…

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Thursday, October 9, 2014

The Verdict: Critics Review Starry Comedy It's Only a Play on Broadway by Playbill Staff

Nathan Lane, Matthew Broderick, Stockard Channing, Megan Mullally and Rupert Grint eagerly await the reviews in Tony Award winner Terrence McNally's comedy It's Only A Play, a spoof …

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THE SCREENING ROOM: Happy Birthday, Marin Mazzie (Video) by Playbill Staff

Marin Mazzie celebrates her birthday today. She was Tony-nominated for her performances in Ragtime, Passion and Kiss Me, Kate.

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Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Broadway's Scarlett Johansson, Bryan Cranston, Catherine Zeta-Jones Will Headline New TV and Film by Playbill Staff

According to Deadline.com, Broadway and television star Scarlett Johansson will star in the "Custom Of The Country," a limited series for Sony TV and Catherine Zeta-Jones will …

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Tuesday, October 7, 2014

THE SCREENING ROOM: Betty Buckley, Elaine Paige, Celine Dion, Laurie Beechman, Heather Headley, Mich by Playbill Staff

The Broadway production of Cats officially opened its 18-year run on this date in 1982. Featuring music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by T.S. Eliot, the musical enjoyed an 18-yea…

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