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Friday, April 14, 2017

Oslo’s Opening Night on Broadway by Hannah Vine

J.T. Rogers’ acclaimed political drama opened at Lincoln Center Theater’s Vivian Beaumont Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM

49 of the Most Iconic Playbill Covers in Broadway History by Hannah Vine

From A Chorus Line to Rent to West Side Story, see the Playbills that have made their mark on the Great White Way.

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Thursday, April 13, 2017

Enter a World of Pure Imagination With a First Look at Charlie and the Chocolate Factory on Broadway by Hannah Vine

The new musical stars two-time Tony winner Christian Borle as candy impresario Willy Wonka.

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Neil Patrick Harris, Jason Sudeikis, and More at In & Of Itself Opening Night by Hannah Vine

Derek DelGaudio’s one-person show, directed by Frank Oz, makes its Off-Broadway debut.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:59AM
Wednesday, April 12, 2017

Go Into the Recording Studio With Amélie Stars Phillipa Soo and Adam Chanler-Berat by Hannah Vine

The original Broadway cast recording will be available in May. Take a peek inside the recording studio.

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See Jennifer Damiano, Krysta Rodriguez, and Jenna Ushkowitz Sing Kelly Clarkson by Hannah Vine

The Broadway Loves series returned to Feinstein's/54 Below on April 3.

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Look Back at Ann Miller and Mickey Rooney in Sugar Babies on Broadway by Hannah Vine

The burlesque musical comedy revue earned a 1980 Tony Award nomination for Best Musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

First Look at Revamped Here Lies Love at Seattle Rep by Hannah Vine

David Byrne and DJ Fatboy Slim’s immersive musical about Imelda Marcos is being re-explored in Seattle with an eye toward Broadway.

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Broadway’s Spencer Liff Gives an Inside Look at Broadway Dreams in Russia by Hannah Vine

The 10-day intensive brought musical theatre master classes to Moscow.

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Tuesday, April 11, 2017

Defy Gravity With the Latest Wicked Production Shots by Hannah Vine

See the most recent witches to take the Broadway stage.

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From The Emcee to The Wizard: Celebrate Joel Grey on His Birthday by Hannah Vine

The Tony and Academy Award-winning Cabaret star celebrates his birthday April 11.

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Monday, April 10, 2017

Look Back at the Last 20 Years of Pulitzer Prize-Winning Shows by Hannah Vine

The Pulitzer Prize for Drama is awarded to “a distinguished play by an American author, preferably original in its source and dealing with American life.”

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Journey to the Past With a First Look of Christy Altomare as Anastasia on Broadway by Hannah Vine

The new Broadway musical based on the 1997 animated film plays at the Broadhurst Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19PM

You'll Never Walk Alone: Alfie Boe and Katherine Jenkins in Carousel at the London Coliseum by Hannah Vine

The production began performances April 7 prior to an official opening April 11.

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Sunday, April 9, 2017

Celebrating Cynthia Nixon Onstage by Hannah Vine

Cynthia Nixon returns to Broadway in the upcoming revival of The Little Foxes.

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From Channing to Grable to Merman, See Vintage Shots From Hello, Dolly! by Hannah Vine

Hello, Dolly! is back on Broadway starring Better Midler at the Shubert Theatre.

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Saturday, April 8, 2017

16 Shows Fred Ebb Brought to Broadway by Hannah Vine

The late Chicago and Cabaret lyricist Fred Ebb was born April 8, 1928.

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Spend a Two Show Day at Sunday in the Park With George by Hannah Vine

Claybourne Elder shows us what it's like to do a double-duty day at the newly renovated Hudson Theatre.

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Friday, April 7, 2017

Follow Angel Reda Through the War Paint Opening Night by Hannah Vine

Get an inside view of a Broadway opening from pre-show to party.

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War Paint Starring Patti LuPone and Christine Ebersole Opening Night on Broadway by Hannah Vine

The new musical at the Nederlander Theatre casts the two-time Tony winners as rival cosmetics giants.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:14AM

Glance Back at Patti LuPone and Christine Ebersole on Broadway by Hannah Vine

Reminisce about the Tony winners’ previous outings on the Great White Way as War Paint opens.

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Thursday, April 6, 2017

Snaps for Opening Night: Present Laughter’s Tedra Millan Gets Glam by Hannah Vine

The actor makes her Broadway debut in the Nöel Coward comedy starring Kevin Kline, Cobie Smulders, and Kate Burton.

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Opening Night of Present Laughter, Starring Kevin Kline, Cobie Smulders, and Kate Burton by Hannah Vine

The Noël Coward comedy plays the St. James Theatre.

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Wednesday, April 5, 2017

Patti LuPone and Christine Ebersole Take the Stage in War Paint by Hannah Vine

The new musical about cosmetics trailblazers Helena Rubinstein and Elizabeth Arden will open April 6 at the Nederlander Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:45PM

First Look at Jennifer Ehle and Jefferson Mays in Oslo on Broadway by Hannah Vine

J.T. Rogers’ political drama opens April 13 at Lincoln Center Theater’s Vivian Beaumont Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:10PM

Kinky Boots Celebrates 4 Years on Broadway by Hannah Vine

The Tony-winning musical continues at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.

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Tuesday, April 4, 2017

See Broadway Gone Wrong at the Lyceum Theatre by Hannah Vine

The Play That Goes Wrong is a comedy is about an amateur production of a murder mystery that goes hopelessly awry.

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Brandon Victor Dixon, Ben Platt, Kelli O’Hara, and More at MCC Miscast Gala by Hannah Vine

Miscast 2017 took place April 3 at the Hammerstein Ballroom and also celebrated MCC’s 30th anniversary.

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Amélie, Starring Phillipa Soo, Opening Night on Broadway by Hannah Vine

The musical adaptation of the Oscar-nominated film officially opened April 3.

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Sunday, April 2, 2017

Look Back at Elizabeth Taylor’s Broadway Debut in The Little Foxes by Hannah Vine

The Oscar-winning film icon made her long-awaited Broadway debut in the 1981 revival that co-starred Maureen Stapleton.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Saturday, April 1, 2017

See the Latest Playbills of All the Shows on Broadway by Hannah Vine

From Sara Bareilles in Waitress to Bette Midler in Hello, Dolly!, look at the 38 Playbill covers of the shows currently running on Broadway.

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