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Saturday, December 21, 2013

The Year's Best: Playbill Contributors Choose Unforgettable Experiences of 2013 by Playbill Staff

Playbill staffers and contributors share favorite theatregoing memories from the year 2013. Broadway, Off-Broadway, London, cabaret, plays, musicals and more find a place on our subjective l…

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Friday, December 20, 2013

THE SCREENING ROOM: Exclusive "Life with Laura" Reveals the Workings of Laura Benanti's Quirky Mind (Video) by Playbill Staff

In this premiere episode of "Life with Laura," Tony Award winner Laura Benanti invited Playbill over to visit her while she answered emails, attempted to save a Saudi Arabian prince, called …

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Thursday, December 19, 2013

The Verdict: London Critics Review New Andrew Lloyd Webber Musical Stephen Ward by Playbill Staff

The world premiere of Andrew Lloyd Webber's new musical Stephen Ward officially opened at the West End's Aldwych Theatre Dec. 19 following previews that began Dec. 3.

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The Verdict: Live Updating London Reviews of New Andrew Lloyd Webber Musical Stephen Ward by Playbill Staff

The world premiere of Andrew Lloyd Webber's new musical Stephen Ward officially opened at the West End's Aldwych Theatre Dec. 19 following previews that began Dec. 3.

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The Verdict: Live Updating London Critics Reviews of New Andrew Lloyd Webber Musical Stephen Ward by Playbill Staff

The world premiere of Andrew Lloyd Webber's new musical Stephen Ward officially opened at the West End's Aldwych Theatre Dec. 19 following previews that began Dec. 3.

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THE SCREENING ROOM: Performances from "Frozen" Stars Idina Menzel, Jonathan Groff and Kristen Bell (Video) by Playbill Staff

Disney's 3-D animated film "Frozen" features the voices of Tony Award winner Idina Menzel, Tony nominee Jonathan Groff and stage and screen actress Kristen Bell. Here are vario…

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Playbill Picks: Our Wish List for NBC's Next Live Television Musical by Playbill Staff

NBC is currently planning another musical to broadcast live on television during the 2014 holiday season. While the network hasn't made its wish list public, Playbill.com decided to shar…

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Wednesday, December 18, 2013

THE SCREENING ROOM: Watch the Extended Preview for HBO Series "Looking," Starring Jonathan Groff by Playbill Staff

HBO has released an extended trailer for "Looking," the new series about a group of young gay men living in San Francisco, which stars Tony Award nominee Jonathan Groff.

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Sunday, December 15, 2013

PLAYBILL VIDEO WEEK IN REVIEW: "Six By Sondheim," Hit List, Side Show, Bacharach Reimagined, Lauren Molina and More by Playbill Staff

Playbill.com's weekly recap of its coverage of Broadway performances, celebrity interviews, web series and opening nights – in case they were missed the first time around.

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Friday, December 13, 2013

THE SCREENING ROOM: Tony Winner Lea Salonga Duets With Miss Saigon Revival Actress Rachelle Ann Go by Playbill Staff

Rachelle Ann Go, who will star as Gigi in the 2014 London revival of Miss Saigon, joined the original star of that musical, Lea Salonga, for a duet of "The Movie in My Mind" during…

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The Verdict: London Critics Review American Psycho, New Duncan Sheik-Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa Musical by Playbill Staff

American Psycho, the world-premiere musical by Tony Award-winning Spring Awakening composer Duncan Sheik and playwright Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, based on the 1991 Bret Easton Ellis novel, ope…

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THE SCREENING ROOM: Remembering Cabaret Singer Nancy LaMott (Video) by Playbill Staff

December 13 marks 18 years since the untimely death of acclaimed cabaret singer Nancy LaMott, who brought her signature, lush voice and style to the work of such artists as David Friedman, A…

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Tuesday, December 10, 2013

STAGE PORTRAIT: Choreographer Bob Avian by Playbill Staff

Acclaimed illustrator Ken Fallin's drawings of the greatest stars and scenes of the theatrical world are a recurring part of Playbill.com.

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THE SCREENING ROOM: "SNL" Performs The Sound of Music Live! Condensed (Video) by Playbill Staff

The cast of "Saturday Night Live," including special guest Kristen Wiig, offered a condensed version of The Sound of Music Live! during the Dec. 7 broadcast of the late-night comed…

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Sunday, December 8, 2013

Playbill Poll: Readers Sound Off on Theatre Etiquette by Playbill Staff

We asked our readers which breaches of theatre etiquette frustrated them most. From late arrivals to cell phones ringing, our readers respond.

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Saturday, December 7, 2013

PLAYBILL VIDEO WEEK IN REVIEW: The Sound of Music, Oliver!, James and the Giant Peach, Disaster! and More by Playbill Staff

Playbill.com's weekly recap of its coverage of Broadway performances, celebrity interviews, web series and opening nights – in case they were missed the first time around.

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Friday, December 6, 2013

THE SCREENING ROOM: Musical Performances from The Sound of Music Live!, With Carrie Underwood, Laura Benanti, Audra McDonald and More (Video) by Playbill Staff

Playbill.com has collected video highlights from the NBC Dec. 5 telecast of The Sound of Music, starring Carrie Underwood, Stephen Moyer, Audra McDonald, Laura Benanti and Christian Borle.

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THE SCREENING ROOM: Jeremy Jordan, America Ferrera and Darren Criss Perform "Opening Doors" from "Six By Sondheim" (Video) by Playbill Staff

"Six By Sondheim," the new HBO documentary that presents an intimate look at the career and personal life of award-winning composer-lyricist Stephen Sondheim, will debut Dec. 9 on …

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The Verdict: Critics Review Bacharach Reimagined, Co-Conceived by and Starring Kyle Riabko, Off-Broadway by Playbill Staff

The New York Theatre Workshop world premiere of What's It All About? Bacharach Reimagined, helmed by Tony Award-nominated Once choreographer Steven Hoggett and co-conceived by actor-musi…

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The Verdict: Critics Review NBC's The Sound of Music Live! by Playbill Staff

Rodgers and Hammerstein's classic musical The Sound of Music returned to the screen in a new live television adaptation starring Carrie Underwood, Stephen Moyer, Audra McDonald, Laura Be…

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Thursday, December 5, 2013

THE SCREENING ROOM: Marin Mazzie Talks About Her New Role in Bullets Over Broadway (Video) by Playbill Staff

Tony Award nominee Marin Mazzie, who was just announced to play Helen Sinclair in the new musical Bullets Over Broadway, speaks about tackling the role in this new video.

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Wednesday, December 4, 2013

THE SCREENING ROOM: Colm Wilkinson and Ramin Karimloo Perform "Bring Him Home" from Les Misérables (Video) by Playbill Staff

Colm Wilkinson, the Tony Award-nominated original star of Les Misérables, who is set to join the Toronto company of that musical for a special charity performance, offered a special v…

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Monday, December 2, 2013

THE SCREENING ROOM: The Hills are Alive! Videos Inspired by The Sound of Music by Playbill Staff

The Rodgers & Hammerstein musical The Sound of Music swept Broadway when it opened in 1959, earning nine Tony Award nominations and winning five. The 1965 film adaptation, starring Julie…

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Sunday, December 1, 2013

Playbill Poll: Who Should Play Maria in a Broadway Revival of The Sound of Music? Readers Respond by Playbill Staff

Grammy Award winner Carrie Underwood will play Maria in The Sound of Music Live!, which will air on NBC Dec. 5 at 8 PM. With the NBC special a few days away, we wondered: What actresses coul…

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THE SCREENING ROOM: Happy Birthday, Bette Midler (Video) by Playbill Staff

Tony Award recipient Bette Midler, who has been seen on Broadway in I'll Eat You Alive: A Chat With Sue Mengers and Fiddler on the Roof, celebrates her birthday Dec. 1.

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Saturday, November 30, 2013

The Christmas Songs: Holiday Albums from Broadway to Brighten the Season by Playbill Staff

Tis the season and Playbill.com is sharing some essential albums to help our readers get in the holiday spirit.

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CUE & A REVISITED: Over 70 Actors Share Their Audition Songs by Playbill Staff

From "Meadowlark" to "Single Ladies," "The Music that Makes Me Dance" and "Good Thing Going," these are some of New York City actors' go-to auditi…

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Friday, November 29, 2013

Playbill.com's 2013 Broadway Holiday Gift Guide by Playbill Staff

Looking for the perfect holiday gift for the Broadway theatre fan on your list? With the holidays just a few weeks away, Playbill.com has put together a 2013 holiday gift guide for your thea…

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THE SCREENING ROOM: Celebrating Barbra Streisand (Video) by Playbill Staff

PBS' "Great Performances" airs Barbra Streisand: Back to Brooklyn Nov. 29 at 9 PM. To prepare for the big night, Playbill.com is looking back at some of our favorite Streisand perf…

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Tuesday, November 26, 2013

A Broadway Thanksgiving: Recipes to Stop the Show by Playbill Staff

Looking to add a little bit of showbiz flair to your holiday hosting this season? Members of the theatre community share their treasured Thanksgiving recipes, which are sure to elicit a stan…

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Monday, November 25, 2013

The Verdict: Critics Review Repertory Productions of No Man's Land and Waiting for Godot With Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart by Playbill Staff

The repertory productions of Harold Pinter's No Man's Land and Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot officially opened on Broadway Nov. 24 at the Cort Theatre.

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