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Saturday, February 21, 2015

A Fine Showmance: Rob McClure and Maggie Lakis On Their “Jersey Trash” Courtship and Love On Tour by Whitney Spaner

Honeymoon in Vegas star Rob McClure and Because of Winn Dixie's Maggie Lakis share the story of meeting while co-starring in Grease to being long-distance husband and wife &m…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, February 13, 2015

Missed Connections: The Broadway Characters That Should Have Been Together by Whitney Spaner

Have you ever left a Broadway show thinking, "That's a really great ending, but..." You're not alone. While we're all for characters living happily ever after, what if …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, February 11, 2015

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: The Best and Worst Boyfriends on Broadway by Whitney Spaner

Who is your favorite Broadway boyfriend? Do you fall for the sweet do-gooders who bring flowers and chocolates, or are you drawn to the bad boys who elude the leading ladies and men with…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Saturday, December 27, 2014

A Fine Showmance: Laura Osnes and Nathan Johnson Talk About the On-Stage Kiss That Changed Everythin by Whitney Spaner

As part of our ongoing profiles of theatre couples, Playbill.com sits down with Tony Award nominee Laura Osnes and her husband, photographer Nathan Johnson, who open up about the on-stag…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Tuesday, December 23, 2014

Kids from Broadway Share What’s On Their Wish List This Holiday Season by Whitney Spaner

For the children starring on Broadway and in national tours, many of their dreams have already come true, but that doesn't mean that a few things — like puppies, Hot Wheels and…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Sunday, December 14, 2014

A Fine Showmance: Christopher Sieber and Kevin Burrows on Long-Term Loving and Laughing by Whitney Spaner

In the next installment of Playbill.com's profiles of theatre couples, Playbill.com sits down with Christopher Sieber and Kevin Burrows, who discuss their first kiss all the way to their…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Saturday, December 13, 2014

“You Won’t Be An Orphan for Long”: Where Are the Stars of Annie Now? by Whitney Spaner

In anticipation of the movie musical "Annie" hitting the theatres Dec. 19, Playbill.com looks back at the talented women who have played the spunky orphan throughout the years.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:28AM
Monday, November 24, 2014

“Do You Have a Parade Number?” Meet the Macy’s Producers Who Bring Broadway to the Streets Every Tha by Whitney Spaner

Lucky shoes: check. Tailored coat: check. Oversized scissors: check. It's a week before the 88th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and executive producer Amy Kule is ready for he…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00PM
Friday, November 14, 2014

Triple Threat: The Three Sisters of the Shuck Family Take the Stage Across the Country by Whitney Spaner

Playbill.com talked with young performers Raleigh, Brooklyn and Sydney Shuck and their mother Angie about their life-changing decision to move to New York, sibling rivalry and the girls&…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Saturday, November 1, 2014

A Fine Showmance: Alysha Umphress and Cody Williams Take The Town Together by Whitney Spaner

In the next installment of Playbill.com's profiles of theatre couples, On the Town co-stars Alysha Umphress and Cody Williams share the story of their holiday romance that led to bac…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:10AM
Friday, October 3, 2014

Blaze of Glory: How One Innovative Theatre Troupe Set Out to Recreate The Great Chicago Fire by Whitney Spaner

The Great Chicago Fire will blaze again Oct. 4 when Chicago's Redmoon Theatre, known for its large-scale, site-specific productions, recreates the historic event in an unpreceden…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Sunday, September 21, 2014

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: The Best and Worst Boyfriends on Broadway by Whitney Spaner

Playbill.com offers a collection of the best and worst boyfriends from Broadway musicals.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Sunday, September 14, 2014

A Fine Showmance: Kinky Boots Co-Stars Timothy Ware and Eugene Barry-Hill On Life Together, On and O by Whitney Spaner

As part of our ongoing profiles of theatre couples, Playbill.com sits down with husbands and Kinky Boots co-stars Timothy Ware and Eugene Barry-Hill to talk about sharing a life and …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, August 1, 2014

A Fine Showmance: Love's Labour's Lost Co-Stars Colin Donnell and Patti Murin by Whitney Spaner

In the first installment of Playbill.com's profiles of theatre couples, Love's Labour's Lost co-stars Colin Donnell and Patti Murin chat about falling for each other while starri…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Tuesday, July 29, 2014

Stars of Summer: Goodspeed's Fiddler on the Roof Star Elizabeth DeRosa on Hiking Trails and the Charm of Small Towns by Whitney Spaner

Playbill.com catches up with Elizabeth DeRosa, starring as Hodel in the Goodspeed Opera House production of Fiddler on the Roof, which continues through Sept. 12.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, July 25, 2014

Stars of Summer: Elizabeth Stanley Multi-Tasks Through a Summer of Leading Roles by Whitney Spaner

Playbill.com catches up with Elizabeth Stanley, currently starring in Cats at Pittsburgh CLO.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:00PM
Sunday, June 15, 2014

Trans Actress-Activist Laverne Cox Talks "OITNB," Dream Roles and Starting a Casting Revolution on Stage and Screen by Whitney Spaner

As part of Playbill.com's 30 Days of Pride, "Orange is the New Black" star and recent Time Magazine cover girl Laverne Cox talks about her personal and professional journey.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, June 5, 2014

Star Style: Anika, Celia, NPH, Sutton, Bryce and Bryan... See Who Topped Our Best-Dressed List This Season! by Whitney Spaner

Broadway's Best Dressed: Who can rock a plunging neckline? What couples' looks compliment each other? Which show has the best-looking ensemble? Here are some of our favorite looks fr…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:15PM
Thursday, February 20, 2014

Andy Karl Steps Into the Ring by Whitney Spaner

When amateur boxer Rocky Balboa was plucked from the gritty streets of Philadelphia to fight champion Apollo Creed in Sylvester … Read More →

SOURCE: nytheatremag.com at 10:29PM
Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Marin Mazzie's Scary (in a Good Way) in Carrie the Musical by Whitney Spaner

The original Broadway musical version of Stephen King's 1974 novel Carrie was the most expensive flop of its time. The show premiered in 1988, starring Betty Buckley as Carrie's God-fearing …

SOURCE: Paper Mag at 06:45PM
Monday, August 1, 2011

Feature: The Widening World of Web Series by Whitney Spaner

Michael Cyril Creighton, Patrick Heusinger, Mitchell Jarvis, Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Wesley Taylor, and Kate Wetherhead discuss the joys of filming for the Internet.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 07:54AM

Feature: The Widening World of Web Series by Whitney Spaner

Michael Cyril Creighton, Patrick Heusinger, Mitchell Jarvis, Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Wesley Taylor, and Kate Wetherhead discuss the joys of filming for the Internet.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 07:54AM
Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Feature: Stars' Summer Plans by Whitney Spaner

Nick Adams, Kerry Butler, Chester Gregory, John Benjamin Hickey, Krysten Ritter and more stars share how they are spending the summer.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:00AM
Monday, April 25, 2011

Feature: Beth Leavel Welcomes Back the '60s by Whitney Spaner

The Tony Award-winning star of Baby It's You discusses her on-stage and off-stage fashion choices.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:00PM

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