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Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Check Out a First Extended Preview of Disney’s Tangled Stage Musical Adaptation! (Video) by Playbill Staff

Prolific composer Alan Menken and lyricist Glenn Slater have written new songs for the latest Disney screen-to-stage adaptation, Tangled, which premieres Nov. 11 aboard the Disney Ma…

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Monday, November 9, 2015

Broadway Revival of The Color Purple Announces Rush Ticket Policy by Playbill Staff

The Broadway revival of The Color Purple, starring Jennifer Hudson and Cynthia Erivo, has announced that a limited number of rush tickets will be available for purchase in-perso…

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Sunday, November 8, 2015

The Verdict: Read Reviews for Allegiance on Broadway starring Lea Salonga, George Takei and Telly Le by Playbill Staff

The musical inspired by actor George Takei's life, Allegiance officially opened on Broadway Nov. 8 at Broadway's Longacre Theatre. Read what the critics have to say.

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The Verdict: Read Reviews for Broadway’s Allegiance, Starring Lea Salonga, George Takei and Telly Le by Playbill Staff

The musical inspired by actor George Takei's life, Allegiance, officially opened on Broadway Nov. 8 at Broadway's Longacre Theatre. Read what the critics have to sa…

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Saturday, November 7, 2015

“Came For the Job, Stayed for the Pizza”  Lesli Margherita Takes a Food Tour Through Times Square by Playbill Staff

Not everyone has the time for a full meal on his or her way to or from a show. Sometimes you just want to grab some goodness and go! Fear not, theatregoers — Playbill has teamed up…

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Friday, November 6, 2015

Gabriel Byrne Is in the Lincoln Center Spotlight Tonight by Playbill Staff

Tony-nominated actor Gabriel Byrne discusses his artistic process with up-and-coming actor Will Rogers in the latest chapter of Lincoln Center Originals: Artist to Artist with Ga…

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Take a Tour of “The Room Where It Happens,” Leslie Odom, Jr.‘s Dressing Room at Hamilton by Playbill Staff

Leslie Odom, Jr., who stars in Hamilton as the antihero/narrator Aaron Burr, barely leaves the stage during a performance of the hit musical. But when he does, he makes sure he can rest and …

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Thursday, November 5, 2015

The Verdict: Read Reviews for Gloria Estefan’s On Your Feet! on Broadway by Playbill Staff

On Nov. 5, On Your Feet!, the new bio musical about Grammy winner Gloria Estefan and her husband, producer-musician-entrepreneur Emilio Estefan, officially opened at the Mar…

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Watch Aladdin Stars Get Romantic in Jazzy Music Video of Ed Sheeran’s “Thinking Out Loud” by Playbill Staff

Aladdin stars Adam Jacobs and Courtney Reed get glammed up in a new music video that puts a jazz spin on Ed Sheeran's "Thinking Out Loud."

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Even More First Daughter Suite Musical Revealed in New Videos by Playbill Staff

The Public Theater has released a series of videos showcasing even more songs from the world-premiere musical First Daughter Suite, which examines the inner lives of the women in the Whi…

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Wednesday, November 4, 2015

Want to Attend Jersey Boys’ 10th Anniversary Show? Win Tickets Here! by Playbill Staff

Do you love Jersey Boys? Would you like to attend the show's 10th anniversary performance Nov. 6? Playbill.com has a pair of tickets to give away, and here is all you need to do to enter.

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Christine Ebersole, Norm Lewis and Lindsay Mendez Set Sail With Broadway on the High Seas 5! by Playbill Staff

Playbill Travel's fifth Broadway on the High Seas cruise, which journeys through Southeast Asia's seaside destinations and cities, sets sail Nov. 4.

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Tuesday, November 3, 2015

Kristin Chenoweth, Darren Criss and Andy Mientus Win Halloween! See Broadway’s Best Costumes! by Playbill Staff

From "Star Wars" to "Peanuts," Andy Warhol to "The Wizard of Oz," Broadway brought their A-game this Halloween and we've got the social media proof! Her…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:58PM
Monday, November 2, 2015

Verdict: Critics Review Kevin Bacon in Rear Window at Hartford Stage by Playbill Staff

Hartford Stage's world premiere of Rear Window, adapted for the stage by Keith Reddin and featuring film star Kevin Bacon, opened at the Connecticut venue Oct. 30.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:24PM
Sunday, November 1, 2015

The Verdict: Read Reviews for Olivier Award-Winning King Charles III on Broadway by Playbill Staff

King Charles III officially opened at the Music Box Theatre on Broadway Nov. 1. The award-winning play imagines a future with Prince Charles at the throne. Read what the critics…

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Aladdin Flies Through NYC on Epic Halloween Magic Carpet Ride by Playbill Staff

Heads were turning in New York City recently, the the team from Prank vs Prank sent Aladdin flying through the streets, seemingly riding an actual flying carpet.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:43AM

Playbill Poll: What Productions Should Be Streamed on BroadwayHD? by Playbill Staff

BroadwayHD, an on-demand service that streams recorded theatre productions as Netflix and Hulu have been doing for broadcast media, has launched… And, we asked our readers wha…

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Saturday, October 31, 2015

Why Doesn’t Hal Prince Hand Out Halloween Candy? Broadway Stars Share Their Costumes and Traditions! by Playbill Staff

They play dress up every night, so what do Broadway's brightest stars do on Halloween? Learn what costumes were holiday favorites of cast members of Fiddler on the Roof, Prince of Broadw…

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Thursday, October 29, 2015

The Verdict: Read Reviews for Thrse Raquin on Broadway Starring Keira Knightley by Playbill Staff

Keira Knightley made her Broadway debut in Roundabout Theatre Company's Broadway revival of Thérèse Raquin, which officially opened Oct. 29 at Studio 54. The reviva…

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The Verdict: Critics Review Lauren Pritchard Musical Songbird, Starring Kate Baldwin and Erin Dilly by Playbill Staff

Songbird, a play with music by Spring Awakening actress Lauren Pritchard — about dreams, ambition, love and heartbreak — officially opened Oct. 28 at Off-Bro…

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Wednesday, October 28, 2015

An Era Exploding! See the Opening Number of the New Ragtime Tour (Video) by Playbill Staff

A new touring revival of the award-winning musical Ragtime — helmed by Marcia Milgrom Dodge, who received a Tony nomination for her work on the 2009 revival — hit the…

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Tuesday, October 27, 2015

The Verdict: Live Updating Reviews for Sylvia Starring Annaleigh Ashford and Matthew Broderick by Playbill Staff

A.R. Gurney's touching comedy Sylvia, which stars Tony winners Annaleigh Ashford, Matthew Broderick and Julie White, officially opens on Broadway Oct. 27 at the Cort Theatre. Here's…

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The Verdict: Critics Review Sylvia Starring Annaleigh Ashford and Matthew Broderick by Playbill Staff

A.R. Gurney's touching comedy Sylvia, which stars Tony winners Annaleigh Ashford, Matthew Broderick and Julie White, officially opens on Broadway Oct. 27 at the Cort Theatre. Here's …

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:00PM

Good to Go Summit Will Celebrate Theatre Companies Working to Obtain Equal Gender Opportunity by Playbill Staff

The Good to Go Summit, which will take place Nov. 18 at 5 PM at Theater Center in New York City, will celebrate theatre companies who work to obtain equal gender opportunity and will discuss…

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Win a Pair of Free Tickets to the “Oklahoma!” 60th Anniversary Re-Release! by Playbill Staff

The classic movie version of the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical "Oklahoma!" is returning to cinemas for its 60th anniversary Nov. 1 in beautifully restored prints — and …

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Monday, October 26, 2015

Sandy Schlender, Broadway Hairstylist, Dies at 43 by Playbill Staff

Sandra (Sandy) Lynn Schlender, who worked as hairstylist on many Broadway shows, TV shows, movies and theatre-related events, died Oct. 5 at age 43, Playbill.com has learned.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:20PM
Friday, October 23, 2015

A Chorus Line 40th Anniversary Album Re-Released With Bonus Tracks Today by Playbill Staff

Never-before-heard songs "Joanne" and "Shoes" and alternate versions of well-known songs from A Chorus Line are included among eight bonus tracks on …

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Tix On Sale Today for Broadway’s American Psycho Musical by Playbill Staff

Tickets to the serial killer musical American Psycho—from the composer of Spring Awakening—go on sale Oct. 23 to members of the general public.

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Thursday, October 22, 2015

The Verdict: Read Reviews of Dames at Sea Starring Lesli Margherita, Eloise Kropp and Mara Davi by Playbill Staff

Dames at Sea officially set sail for an opening at Broadway's Helen Hayes Theatre on Oct. 22. Read what the critics have to say!

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:30PM

Poster Art Revealed for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Stage Premiere by Playbill Staff

Poster art has just been revealed for the world premiere of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, which will take place at the West End's Palace Theatre in the summer of 2016.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:12PM

Theatre Communications Group Will Celebrate Publishing for the Theatre by Playbill Staff

Theatre Communications Group will host an event celebrating the work of their publishing wing Oct. 26 at 6:30 PM at the Martin E. Segal Theatre Center.

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