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Tuesday, February 2, 2016

James Corden to host 2016 Tony awards by Staff and Agencies

The actor and late night talkshow host will present the Broadway ceremony in June – meanwhile, he offers a preview of Carpool Karaoke with Chris Martin James Corden will be hosting the Ton…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:28PM
Sunday, January 17, 2016

Cosplay Like A Pro at BroadwayCon! Tips and Tricks To Master Your Con Wardrobe by Ruthie Fierberg and Broadwaycon Staff

It's better than Halloween, because BroadwayCon is the place you can dress up as your favorite Broadway character and actually be appreciated for it. Follow our pointers and the…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, September 30, 2015

The Hunchback of Notre Dame Cast Hits the Recording Studio by Playbill Staff and Robert Viagas

The ensemble and music team of the Alan Menken-Stephen Schwartz Disney stage musical The Hunchback of Notre Dame gathered this week to record a studio cast album of the production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:15PM
Tuesday, September 1, 2015

SpongeBob Musical hires David Bowie and Cyndi Lauper to write songs by Ap and Guardian Staff

Nickelodeon confirms ‘rousing tale of a simple sea sponge’ will boast all-star songwriting lineup including John Legend, Steven Tyler and the Flaming LipsNickelodeon announced on Monday …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:32AM
Tuesday, August 11, 2015

Broadway Manager and Agent Samuel “Biff” Liff Dies at 96 by Playbill Staff and Irina Khodorkovsky

Broadway mainstay Samuel "Biff" Liff, a manager, producer and talent agent whose career dates back to 1949 when he served as stage manager for the original Broadway production of G…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:20PM
Tuesday, July 7, 2015

Other Things You Shouldn’t Try To Do in a Broadway Theatre by Robert Viagas and Playbill Staff

Seeing the news that an audience member attempted to charge a cell phone by plugging into a prop outlet on the stage set of Hand to God, the staff of Playbill.com came up with a list of othe…

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:24AM
Monday, May 25, 2015

Even as injuries mount, 'Spider-Man' execs vow show must go on by JOE DZIEMIANOWICZ, HEIDI EVANS and CORKY SIEMASZKO, DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITERS

Dogged by talk of a curse, "Spider-Man" producers vowed Tuesday the star-crossed show would go on despite a shocking fall that could have killed its top stunt man. Christopher Tierney wasn't…

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 05:58PM
Monday, March 16, 2015

NYC DJ Duo AndrewAndrew Joining Interactive Parody That Bachelorette Show! by Andrew Gans and Playbill Staff

AndrewAndrew, the identically dressed NYC DJ duo have announced that they will join That Bachelorette Show! Off-Broadway, billed as "a brand-new interactive pa…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:09PM
Monday, March 2, 2015

Clive Owen to make Broadway debut in Pinter's Old Times by Staff and Agencies

The British actor will hit the New York theatre scene in September, starring in a 1971 Harold Pinter playClive Owen will make his Broadway debut in Old Times by Harold Pinter.Roundabout Thea…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:24PM
Sunday, February 22, 2015

“Birdman” and Eddie Redmayne Take Home Top Oscar Honors at Hollywood’s Big Night by Playbill Staff and Playbill Staff

"Birdman," Eddie Redmayne and Julianne Moore were among the winners at the 87th Academy Awards, which were presented Feb. 22 in Hollywood. Tony winner Neil Patrick Harris hosted th…

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:05PM
Thursday, October 16, 2014

Watch the Electrifying Theatrical Trailer for “Billy Elliot the Musical Live” (Video) by Playbill Staff and Andrew Gans

Fathom Events has released the trailer for "Billy Elliot the Musical Live," which will be screened in U.S. cinemas this November. The musical was filmed in London this past Septemb…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:15PM
Sunday, July 13, 2014

Lorin Maazel, music director of the Cleveland Orchestra from 1972-1982, dead at age 84 by Plain Dealer Staff and Wire Reports

Conductor and composer Lorin Maazel, who led the Cleveland Orchestra from 1972 to 1982, has died at his home in Virginia while preparing for the annual Castleton Festival. He was 84.

SOURCE: Cleveland.com at 02:27PM
Monday, June 9, 2014

Who Made the Cut? The Top 10 Best-Dressed Broadway Celebs at the 2014 Tony Awards by Playbill Staff and George Brescia

Celebrity stylist George Brescia, who co-hosted "Dress Up! Live: The 2014 Tony Awards Red Carpet" — presented by Playbill.com and Stage17 — with Motown Tony nominee Val…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:45PM
Sunday, June 30, 2013

Cirque du Soleil performer dies in 15-metre fall by Staff and Agencies

Acrobatic performer appeared to slip from safety wire in front of horrified cast and audience in Las VegasA Cirque du Soleil performer has died after falling about 15 metres from the show's …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:01PM
Saturday, May 26, 2012

Photo shoot credits by Staff

Photos by Moe Doiron/The Globe and Mail; styling by Tiyana Grulovic.

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 06:00AM
Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots to make its world premiere at La Jolla Playhouse by Staff

Based on the Flaming Lips album, the musical is written and directed by Des McAnuff

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 07:51PM
Thursday, December 15, 2011

National Ballet School names new co-CEO by Staff

Grant Troop moving from Ontario Science Centre to prestigious dance academy

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 01:06PM
Monday, October 17, 2011

Steve Patterson wins best male stand-up at comedy awards by Staff

Host of ‘The Debaters’ a winner along with Jason Priestly

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 10:00PM
Thursday, October 13, 2011

Green raised for ‘Green’ by Mark Shanahan and Meredith Goldstein, Globe Staff

The Museum of Fine Arts announced yesterday that it has raised the more than $1 million needed to buy the piece, which will remain in the MFA’s Shapiro Family Courtyard. In July, the M…

SOURCE: Boston Globe at 03:17AM
Friday, May 20, 2011

Shakespeare in Stratford: A tradition in preview by Staff

The Globe and Mail starts its coverage of this summer’s Stratford Shakespeare Festival

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 06:30PM
Monday, April 11, 2011

Nicolas Cage's stolen famed Superman comic book found in storage locker by Michael Sheridan and Nancy Dillon, Daily News Staff Writer

A million-dollar comic book stolen from actor Nicolas Cage nearly a decade ago has been found in an old southern California storage locker.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 01:33PM
Saturday, November 20, 2010

Critics' picks by James Reed and Sarah Rodman, Globe Staff

CELTIC YULETIDE Irish tenor and musical theater star Michael Londra — late of “Riverdance’’ — brings the sounds of his 2009 seasonal album, “Beyond the St…

SOURCE: Boston Globe at 01:00PM
Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Phone call delays play for Hugh Jackman on Broadway by Staff and Agencies

New York preview of A Steady Rain, starring Hugh Jackman and Daniel Craig, is interrupted by a mobile ringtone, leading actors to ad-lib in character Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:44AM

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