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Friday, May 10, 2013

THE SCREENING ROOM: Trailer for "August: Osage County" With Meryl Streep and Julia Roberts (Video) by Playbill Staff

The trailer for the upcoming film adaptation of Tracy Letts' Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning drama August: Osage County, starring Meryl Streep and Julia Roberts, has been released.

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Thursday, May 9, 2013

THE SCREENING ROOM: Celebrating Five-Time Tony Winner Audra McDonald (Video) by Playbill Staff

Audra McDonald, the five-time Tony Award-winning actress last seen on Broadway in The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess, performs material from her new album "Go Back Home" May 9 at Av…

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Sunday, May 5, 2013

PLAYBILL VIDEO WEEK IN REVIEW: Barbara Cook, Alli Mauzey, Stephanie J. Block, Cyndi Lauper, Pasek & Paul and More by Playbill Staff

In the new series Playbill Video Week in Review, Playbill.com recaps its weekly coverage of Broadway performances, celebrity interviews, web series and opening nights – in case they we…

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Who Would You Like to See Play Sally Bowles in a Broadway Revival of Cabaret? Playbill Readers Pick Their Favorites by Playbill Staff

Theatre fans are abuzz with reports of a 2014 Broadway revival of Cabaret, featuring Alan Cumming reprising his performance as the dark and deviant Master of Ceremonies who first invites aud…

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Friday, May 3, 2013

THE SCREENING ROOM: Aaron Tveit Performs Wicked, Les Miz, Next to Normal and More by Playbill Staff

"Les Misérables" film star Aaron Tveit begins a sold-out, six-performance New York City cabaret engagement May 3 at 54 Below.

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Thursday, May 2, 2013

Playbill Video Interviews Mystery of Edwin Drood Stars Stephanie J. Block and Will Chase by Playbill Staff

Playbill Video caught up with the 2013 Tony Award nominees at the May 1 Meet the Nominees reception in Times Square.

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Playbill Video Interviews A Christmas Story Creators Pasek & Paul, Joseph Robinette and Film Star Peter Billingsley by Playbill Staff

Playbill Video caught up with the 2013 Tony Award nominees at the May 1 Meet the Nominees reception in Times Square.

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Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Screams and Laughs and Cries, Oh My! Audio Reactions from Tony Nominees Keala Settle, Pasek & Paul and Rob McClure by Playbill Staff

When Playbill.com got on the phone with this year's Tony Award nominees, a few of them were so joyful that we couldn't resist including audio clips of their chats with Playbill.com s…

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Meet and Greet the Tony Nominees With Playbill.com: Coverage on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and More by Playbill Staff

Playbill Magazine editor Blake Ross, Playbill.com editor in chief Adam Hetrick and Playbill.com staff writer Michael Gioia will be on hand at the May 1 "Meet the Nominees" press ev…

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Updating Live! Tony Nominees of 2013 React to Nomination News; Including Keala Settle, Billy Magnussen, Carolee Carmello, Andrea Martin, Pasek & Paul, by Playbill Staff

Playbill.com reached out to the 2013 Tony Award nominees on April 30, shortly after they learned that they were nominated for Broadway's biggest award. Here's what they had to say.

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Tony Nominees of 2013 React: Including Tom Hanks, Nathan Lane, Diane Paulus, Rob McClure, Bertie Carvel, Judith Light, Keala Settle, Carolee Carmello, by Playbill Staff

Playbill.com reached out to the 2013 Tony Award nominees on April 30, shortly after they learned that they were nominated for Broadway's biggest award. Here's what they had to say.

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Updating Live! Tony Nominees of 2013 React to Nomination News; Including Douglas Carter Beane, Judith Ivey, Andrea Martin, Pasek & Paul, Stephanie J. by Playbill Staff

Playbill.com reached out to the 2013 Tony Award nominees on April 30, shortly after they learned that they were nominated for Broadway's biggest award. Here's what they had to say.

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Tony Nominees of 2013 React to Nomination News; Including Andrea Martin, Pasek & Paul, Stephanie J. Block, Danny Burstein and Patina Miller by Playbill Staff

Playbill.com reached out to the 2013 Tony Award nominees on April 30, shortly after they learned that they were nominated for Broadway's biggest award. Here's what they had to say.

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Updating Live! Tony Nominees of 2013 React: Including Tom Hanks, Nathan Lane, Diane Paulus, Bertie Carvel, Judith Light, Keala Settle, Carolee Carmell by Playbill Staff

Playbill.com reached out to the 2013 Tony Award nominees on April 30, shortly after they learned that they were nominated for Broadway's biggest award. Here's what they had to say.

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Tony Nominees of 2013 React to Nomination News; Including Stephanie J. Block, Danny Burstein and Patina Miller by Playbill Staff

Playbill.com reached out to the 2013 Tony Award nominees on April 30, shortly after they learned that they were nominated for Broadway's biggest award. Here's what they had to say.

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Monday, April 29, 2013

PLAYBILL PICKS: Breakout Performances of the 2012-13 Broadway Season by Playbill Staff

The 2012-13 Broadway season has come to a close, and the 67th annual Tony Awards are on the horizon. Before Tony nominations are announced April 30, the staff at Playbill.com took a look bac…

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THE SCREENING ROOM: Celebrating the Tony and Pulitzer-Winning Musical Rent (Video) by Playbill Staff

The Tony Award-winning and Pulitzer Prize-winning rock musical Rent, a work that broke ground in the contemporary musical theatre, opened on Broadway 17 years ago on April 29, 1996. Here, Pl…

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Sunday, April 28, 2013

THE SCREENING ROOM: Tipping Our Hats to A Chorus Line (Video) by Playbill Staff

The original production of A Chorus Line closed Apr. 28, 1990, after 6,137 performances. Winner of the 1976 Tony for Best Musical, the show's opening night cast included Donna McKechnie,…

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PLAYBILL VIDEO WEEK IN REVIEW: Pippin, Macbeth, Bette Midler, Leslie Kritzer and More by Playbill Staff

In the new series Playbill Video Week in Review, Playbill.com recaps its weekly coverage of Broadway performances, celebrity interviews, web series and opening nights – in case they we…

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Friday, April 26, 2013

THE SCREENING ROOM: Jekyll & Hyde's Deborah Cox Performs Broadway Tunes, R&B and More (Video) by Playbill Staff

Deborah Cox currently stars as Lucy Harris in the Broadway revival of Jekyll & Hyde. Here are performances from her Broadway outings, R&B career and more.

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From Fela! to The Rascals: Once Upon a Dream, A Look at the 2012-13 Season: Special Engagements by Playbill Staff

With the 2012-13 Broadway season now at an end (April 25 was the cut-off date for eligibility for the 67th Annual Tony Awards), Playbill.com offers a four-part look at the season. Here are t…

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Thursday, April 25, 2013

THE SCREENING ROOM: Celebrating Pippin From Jackson Five to Diana Ross, Broadway and Beyond (Video) by Playbill Staff

The Broadway revival of Pippin, starring Matthew James Thomas and Patina Miller, opens April 25 at the Music Box Theatre.

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Wednesday, April 24, 2013

THE SCREENING ROOM: Happy Birthday, Barbra Streisand (Video) by Playbill Staff

Entertainment icon Barbra Streisand celebrates her birthday April 24. She rose to fame with her debut performance in I Can Get It for You Wholesale and later starred as Fanny Brice in Funny …

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Tuesday, April 23, 2013

THE SCREENING ROOM: "Glee" Star Jane Lynch Performs "Little Girls" from Annie by Playbill Staff

Theatregoers have to wait until May 16 to see Emmy Award-winning actress Jane Lynch's take on Miss Hannigan in the Broadway revival of Annie, but "Glee" has just released an au…

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Sunday, April 21, 2013

THE SCREENING ROOM: Happy Birthday, Patti LuPone! (Video) by Playbill Staff

Two-time Tony Award-winning Evita and Gypsy star Patti LuPone celebrates her birthday April 21.

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PLAYBILL VIDEO WEEK IN REVIEW: Jekyll & Hyde, Orphans, Motown, Jeremy Jordan, Sutton Foster, Joe Iconis and More by Playbill Staff

In the new series Playbill Video Week in Review, Playbill.com recaps its weekly coverage of Broadway performances, celebrity interviews, web series and opening nights – in case they we…

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PLAYBILL PICKS: Suggestions for Hosts of the 2013 Tony Awards by Playbill Staff

Broadway is gearing up for the biggest night of the theatrical year when the 67th Annual Tony Awards are presented June 9 at Radio City Music Hall.

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Saturday, April 20, 2013

THE SCREENING ROOM: Our Favorite Elaine Stritch Performances (Video) by Playbill Staff

Unstoppable showbiz icon Elaine Stritch, the Tony-winning leading lady with a singular voice and demeanor who has become synonymous with Stephen Sondheim's "The Ladies Who Lunch,&qu…

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Friday, April 19, 2013

THE SCREENING ROOM: Sierra Boggess Sings in Phantom and in Concert (Video) by Playbill Staff

Sierra Boggess, Broadway's Little Mermaid who recently played Christine Daaé during the 25th anniversary celebration of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera, is prep…

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From Harvey to The Trip to Bountiful, A Look at the 2012-13 Season: The Play Revivals by Playbill Staff

With the 2012-13 Broadway season coming to a close this month (April 25 is the cut-off date for eligibility for the 67th Annual Tony Awards), Playbill.com offers a four-part look at the curr…

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Thursday, April 18, 2013

THE SCREENING ROOM: Jekyll & Hyde On Stage and in Concert (Video) by Playbill Staff

A new production of Frank Wildhorn and Leslie Bricusse's pop musical Jekyll & Hyde officially opens on Broadway April 18 at the Marquis Theatre.

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