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Friday, November 30, 2012

THE SCREENING ROOM: Happy Birthday, Clay Aiken (Video) by Playbill Staff

"American Idol" runner-up Clay Aiken, who starred on Broadway in Monty Python's Spamalot, celebrates his birthday Nov. 30.

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Thursday, November 29, 2012

THE SCREENING ROOM: Remembering Bells Are Ringing and Judy Holliday (Video) by Playbill Staff

The original production of Bells Are Ringing opened on Broadway Nov. 29, 1956. Judy Holliday and Sydney Chaplin won Tonys for their performances in the Jule Styne musical.

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Wednesday, November 28, 2012

THE SCREENING ROOM: Edwin Drood Selections With Broadway Cast, Barbra Streisand and More by Playbill Staff

Rupert Holmes' Tony Award-winning musical The Mystery of Edwin Drood is enjoying a celebrated Broadway revival, which opened to acclaim Nov. 13 at Studio 54 under the wings of the Rounda…

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Tuesday, November 27, 2012

THE SCREENING ROOM: Susan Boyle Sings From "The Wizard of Oz," Les Miz, Cats, Mamma Mia! and More (Video) by Playbill Staff

Susan Boyle, who rose to fame with her performance of "I Dreamed a Dream" on the British TV talent show "Britain's Got Talent," covers show tunes on her newest album …

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Monday, November 26, 2012

THE SCREENING ROOM: 2012 Thanksgiving Day Parade Performances From Annie, Cinderella, Newsies, Once and More (Video) by Playbill Staff

The 86th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on NBC and The Thanksgiving Day Parade on CBS featured performances from current Broadway shows Nov. 22.

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Saturday, November 24, 2012

THE SCREENING ROOM: Lea Salonga, Samantha Barks, Lea Michele, Barbra Streisand and More Sing "On My Own" (Video) by Playbill Staff

The highly anticipated, star-studded film adaptation of the Tony Award-winning musical Les Misérables will hit theatres on Christmas Day. With the film release a month away, Playbill.…

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CUE & A REVISITED: What Career Would You Choose If You Were Not a Performer?; 70 Actors Respond by Playbill Staff

The editors of Playbill.com have combed through the past seven years of our popular Cue & A feature to select some of our favorite answers to the question, "What career would you wa…

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Thursday, November 22, 2012

THE SCREENING ROOM: Looking Back at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Broadway Performances (Video) by Playbill Staff

The annual New York City Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, a staple since 1924, features Broadway performances every year. Here, Playbill.com takes a look back at the iconic Thanksgiving D…

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Wednesday, November 21, 2012

THE SCREENING ROOM: The 2013 Grammy Hall of Fame Inductees Meet Broadway (Video) by Playbill Staff

On Nov. 20 the Grammy Hall of Fame announced the 27 new singles and albums that would be inducted for their distinct and historic qualities.

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Tuesday, November 20, 2012

THE SCREENING ROOM: Happy Birthday, Jeremy Jordan! (Video) by Playbill Staff

Tony Award-nominated Newsies star Jeremy Jordan celebrates his birthday Nov. 20. Playbill.com has put together some favorite moments from his career to mark the special day.

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Monday, November 19, 2012

THE SCREENING ROOM: Happy Birthday, Laura Osnes! (Video) by Playbill Staff

Tony Award nominee Laura Osnes, who is gearing up for a Broadway return in the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical Cinderella, celebrates her birthday Nov. 19.

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Friday, November 16, 2012

THE SCREENING ROOM: Looking Back at Merrily We Roll Along (Video) by Playbill Staff

Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's Merrily We Roll Along opened its 16-performance run on Nov. 16, 1981. The original cast included Jason Alexander, Tonya Pinkins and Lonny Price.

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100 Historic Playbill Covers Added to Playbill Vault by Playbill Staff

The Playbill Vault introduces 100 historic Playbill covers into the archives.

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Thursday, November 15, 2012

THE SCREENING ROOM: Looking Back at The Rocky Horror Show (Video) by Playbill Staff

The revival of Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show opened Nov. 15, 2000, at the Circle in the Square Theatre. The cast included Alice Ripley, Joan Jett and Raul Esparza.

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Wednesday, November 14, 2012

THE SCREENING ROOM: Celebrating the Chicago Revival (Video) by Playbill Staff

The acclaimed revival of Kander and Ebb's Chicago opened to critical raves Nov. 14 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre in 1996, after a celebrated run at City Center Encores! It now plays the…

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Tuesday, November 13, 2012

THE SCREENING ROOM: A Look Back at Billy Elliot (Video) by Playbill Staff

Billy Elliot: The Musical, featuring a score by Elton John and Lee Hall, opened on Broadway Nov. 13, 2008. In celebration of the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, Playbill.com looks back at B…

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Monday, November 12, 2012

THE SCREENING ROOM: Happy Birthday! Anne Hathaway Celebrates One Year More (Video) by Playbill Staff

Anne Hathaway, who stars as Fantine in the upcoming star-studded film adaptation of Les Misérables, celebrates her 30th birthday Nov. 12. In honor of the stage and screen star, Playbi…

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Saturday, November 10, 2012

VINTAGE PLAYBILL: The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Starring Betty Buckley, George Rose, Cleo Laine, Howard McGillin (1985) by Playbill Staff

Roundabout Theatre Company's Broadway revival of The Mystery of Edwin Drood opens Nov. 13 at Studio 54. In celebration, the Playbill Vault looks back at the musical's original journe…

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CUE & A REVISITED: When Did You Know You Wanted to Perform For a Living?; 60 Actors Respond by Playbill Staff

The editors of Playbill.com have combed through the past seven years of our popular Cue & A feature to select some of our favorite answers to the question, "When did you know you wanted …

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Friday, November 9, 2012

THE SCREENING ROOM: Looking Back at "I Dreamed a Dream" and Celebrating Les Miz Revival (Video) by Playbill Staff

On Nov. 9, 2006, the Broadway revival of Les Miserables opened at the Broadhurst Theatre. Playbill.com is marking the day with a look at some favorite and rare performances of "I Dreame…

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Thursday, November 8, 2012

THE SCREENING ROOM: Annie Returns to Broadway! (Video) by Playbill Staff

The new revival of the Tony Award-winning 1977 musical Annie officially opens on Broadway Nov. 8 at the Palace Theatre. Playbill.com has collected some videos of performances from the new pr…

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Wednesday, November 7, 2012

A COVER STORY: The Anarchist, Dead Accounts, Golden Boy and More by Playbill Staff

As the 2012-13 Broadway season shifts into high gear, Playbill.com offers a selection of Playbill covers for several current and upcoming productions, including The Anarchist, Dead Accounts…

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Lea Michele, Audra McDonald, Cheyenne Jackson, Ricky Martin and More Tweet About Election Night and Obama Victory by Playbill Staff

Americans headed to the polls Nov. 6 to elect President Barack Obama for a second term to office. Members of the theatre community have taken to Twitter to share their enthusiasm.

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Tuesday, November 6, 2012

THE SCREENING ROOM: Happy Birthday, Michael Cerveris and Patina Miller (Video) by Playbill Staff

Tony Award winner Michael Cerveris and Tony Award nominee Patina Miller both celebrate birthdays on Nov. 6. Playbill.com is looking back at their careers on stage to mark the occasion.

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VINTAGE PLAYBILL: Annie, Starring Andrea McArdle and Dorothy Loudon (1977) by Playbill Staff

In celebration of Annie's return to Broadway – now in previews at the Palace Theatre – the Playbill Vault takes a look back at the musical's original run.

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THE SCREENING ROOM: Jersey Boys Throughout the Years (Video) by Playbill Staff

Jersey Boys, the Tony, Olivier and Grammy Award-winning Best Musical, celebrates its seventh anniversary on Broadway Nov. 6, 2012. To mark the occasion, Playbill.com takes a look back at Jer…

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Monday, November 5, 2012

THE SCREENING ROOM: Happy Birthday, Andrea McArdle (Video) by Playbill Staff

Andrea McArdle, who introduced Broadway and the rest of the world to the signature song "Tomorrow" as the star of the original Broadway production of Annie, celebrates her birthday…

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Saturday, November 3, 2012

Lights Up! MCC Theater, Public, CSC, Atlantic, Minetta Lane, Vineyard Among Off-Broadway Stages Returning After Blackout; Here's What's On by Playbill Staff

Following four nights of darkness in Lower Manhattan due to the deadly Oct. 29 landfall of Hurricane Sandy, power was finally restored to some businesses and homes below 34th Street starting…

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Lights Up! Public, CSC, Atlantic, Minetta Lane, Vineyard Among Off-Broadway Stages Returning After Blackout; Here's What's On by Playbill Staff

Following four nights of darkness in Lower Manhattan due to the deadly Oct. 29 landfall of Hurricane Sandy, power was finally restored to some businesses and homes below 34th Street starting…

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THE SCREENING ROOM: The Songs of Richard Maltby, Jr. and David Shire (Video) by Playbill Staff

The York Theatre Company's revival of the Richard Maltby, Jr. and David Shire revue Closer Than Ever ends its extended Off-Broadway run Nov. 4, and Playbill.com is offering a look at son…

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Friday, November 2, 2012

Lights Up! Public, CSC, Atlantic, Minetta Lane Among Off-Broadway Stages Returning After Blackout; Here's What's On by Playbill Staff

Following four nights of darkness in Lower Manhattan due to the deadly Oct. 29 landfall of Hurricane Sandy, power was finally restored to some businesses and homes below 34th Street starting…

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