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Thursday, May 5, 2016

Meet Your 2016 Tony Awards Host: James Corden by Michael Giola

What to expect when The Late Late Show host and Tony-winner himself takes the driver’s seat as host of the 70th Annual Tony Awards.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, February 22, 2012

"War Horse" Will Arrive on DVD and More in April by Andrew Gans and Michael Giola

Steven Spielberg's film adaptation of War Horse will arrive on Blu-ray, DVD, Digital and On-Demand April 3.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:26AM
Monday, January 9, 2012

"War Horse" Takes Sixth Place at Weekend Box Office by Andrew Gans and Michael Giola

Steven Spielberg's film adaptation of War Horse was the sixth highest-grossing film of the weekend just ended, taking in $8,603,000 at the box office, according to boxofficemojo.com.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:30AM
Tuesday, January 3, 2012

"War Horse" Takes Fifth Place at Weekend Box Office by Andrew Gans and Michael Giola

Steven Spielberg's film adaptation of War Horse was the fifth highest-grossing film of the holiday weekend, taking in $14,395,000 at the box office, according to boxofficemojo.com.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:51PM
Wednesday, December 28, 2011

"War Horse" Gallops Into Seventh Place at Weekend Box Office by Andrew Gans and Michael Giola

Steven Spielberg's film adaptation of War Horse was the seventh highest-grossing film of the Christmas holiday weekend, taking in $7,515,402 at the box office, according to boxofficemojo…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:10AM
Monday, November 7, 2011

Beth Leavel, Harriet Harris, Richard Thomas and More Are Standing on Ceremony Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans and Michael Giola

Following an acclaimed series of performances in Los Angeles, Standing On Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays begins previews Nov. 7 with an official opening set for Nov. 13 at Off-Broadway'…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Alison Fraser Stars in A Charity Case, Opening Off-Broadway Nov. 2 by Andrew Gans and Michael Giola

A Charity Case, a new play about adoption by Australian playwright and director Wendy Beckett, officially opens Nov. 2 following previews that began Oct. 28 at Off-Broadway's Clurman The…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, October 28, 2011

Alison Fraser Stars in A Charity Case, Beginning Oct. 28 Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans and Michael Giola

A Charity Case, a new play about adoption by Australian playwright and director Wendy Beckett, begins performances Oct. 28, with an official opening Nov. 2, at Off-Broadway's Clurman The…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Monday, October 24, 2011

Beth Leavel and Richard Thomas Join Cast of Off-Broadway's Standing on Ceremony by Andrew Gans and Michael Giola

Tony Award winner Beth Leavel (The Drowsy Chaperone) and stage and screen veteran Richard Thomas (most recently seen on Broadway in Race) complete the premiere cast of Off-Broadway's Sta…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:00PM
Friday, October 14, 2011

Listening Party for Matt Zarley's "Change Begins With Me" Will Benefit BC/EFA by Andrew Gans and Michael Giola

Instinct Magazine will celebrate the release of singer-songwriter and stage actor Matt Zarley's latest CD, "Change Begins With Me," with a listening party Nov. 8 at Here Lounge…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:52AM
Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Over 1 Million Viewers Catch Premiere of "The Rosie Show" by Andrew Gans and Michael Giola

The new Oprah Winfrey Network series "The Rosie Show," with talk-show host and Broadway veteran Rosie O'Donnell, debuted Oct. 10 to 497,000 viewers on the fledgling network, ac…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:40AM
Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Mama, I Want To Sing: The Next Generation to Continue Through Dec. 17 in Harlem by Adam Hetrick and Michael Giola

Mama, I Want To Sing: The Next Generation, which began previews May 21 at the Dempsey Theater in Harlem, has extended its run through Dec. 17.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:08PM
Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Alison Fraser and Jill Shackner Will Be Part of Cast of Off-Broadway's A Charity Case by Andrew Gans and Michael Giola

A Charity Case, a new play about adoption by Australian playwright and director Wendy Beckett, will begin performances Oct. 28, with an official opening Nov. 2, at Off-Broadway's Clurman…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:45AM
Monday, September 26, 2011

EXCLUSIVE: Tyne Daly, Ben Vereen, Daniel Sullivan Among Theater Hall of Fame Inductees by Andrew Gans and Michael Giola

Playbill.com has learned that the 2011 Theater Hall of Fame inductees will include actors Tyne Daly and Ben Vereen; costume designer Ann Roth; director Daniel Sullivan; producers George Whit…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:01PM
Monday, September 19, 2011

Third Annual Broadway Salutes Changes Venue; Bebe Neuwirth Joins Celebration by Andrew Gans and Michael Giola

The Broadway League and The Coalition of Broadway Unions and Guilds will present the third annual Broadway Salutes, a public celebration recognizing the countless professionals who have made…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:01PM
Sunday, September 18, 2011

63rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards Presented Sept. 18 by Adam Hetrick and Michael Giola

Laura Linney, Edie Falco, Martha Plimpton, Jim Parsons, Alec Baldwin, Laurence Fishburne and "Glee" are among the nominees for the 63rd annual Primetime Emmy Awards, which are pres…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

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