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Monday, May 25, 2015

Darren Criss in Talks to Become "Glee" Regular; "The Office" to Air "Glee" Episode Tonight by Thomas Peter

Darren Criss, who made his first appearance on “Glee” Nov. 9 as Kurt’s gay friend Blaine, may make the leap to series regular by next season, according to deadline.com. Cri…

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Florence Lacey Talks Sunset Boulevard at Signature Theatre (Video) by Thomas Peter

Broadway and Washington, D.C.-area theatre favorite Florence Lacey recently spoke about getting ready to play Norma Desmond in Sunset Boulevard at the Signature Theatre in Arlington, VA.Lace…

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CHART TOPPERS: Top-Grossing Broadway Productions, Week of Nov. 1-7 by Thomas Peter

Here are the top-grossing Broadway productions for the week of Nov. 1-7, 2010, as reported by The Broadway League.MUSICALSWicked (Gerswhin Theatre), $1,547,866The Lion King (Minskoff Theatre…

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Reading of The Ghost of Edwin Booth Is Part of Booth’s Birthday Celebration at Players Club by Thomas Peter

The first public reading of The Ghost of Edwin Booth, a new play taking place on the eve of the birthday of the title character (and real-life, renowned Victorian-era actor), will take plac…

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Watch Construction of Lincoln Center’s Latest Theatre (Video) by Thomas Peter

Lincoln Center Theater is in the process of constructing a new home for LCT3, the theatre’s space devoted to the work of new theatre artists. The Claire Tow Theater’s constructi…

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CHART TOPPERS: Most-Read Playbill.com Stories, Week of Oct. 31-Nov. 6 by Thomas Peter

Here are the most-read Playbill.com stories for the week of Oct. 31-Nov. 5, 2010, from information compiled by Playbill.com.Shannon Tavarez, Young Lion King Actress Who Inspired Bone Marrow …

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Gwyneth Paltrow Belts Out "Forget You" in "Glee" Clip; Other Song Clips Released (Video) by Thomas Peter

The full clip of Academy Award winner Gwyneth Paltrow scorching the “Glee” club rehearsal room with her rendition of Cee Lo’s “Forget You” has been released.Pal…

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CHART TOPPERS: Best-Selling Theatre Recordings by Thomas Peter

Here are the best-selling theatre CDS, as reported by billboard.biz, issue date Nov. 13, 2010.Wicked, Original Broadway Cast RecordingJersey Boys, Original Broadway Cast RecordingThe Lion Ki…

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Ricky Martin, Julianne Moore Make Cover of Out Magazine by Thomas Peter

Pop star Ricky Martin, who will be seen on Broadway in Evita in 2012, and Oscar-nominated actress Julianne Moore, whose children’s book “Freckleface Strawberry” was recentl…

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Full "Tangled" Song Available (Audio) by Thomas Peter

A complete audio track of “I See the Light,” a song from the upcoming Disney animated featured “Tangled,” has been released.The song was written by Alan Menken and Gl…

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"Glee" Audio Tracks from "The Substitute" Released; Gwyneth Paltrow Featured by Thomas Peter

Full audio tracks of the numbers from “The Substitute,” the Nov. 16 episode of “Glee,” have been released.Academy Award winner Gwyneth Paltrow, who will guest star as…

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Benjamin Walker Hawks Old Hickory (Spice?) for Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson (Video) by Thomas Peter

In a clever parody of the popular Old Spice commercials, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson star Benjamin Walker urges you to “Smell Like A F**king President” - and, of course, to come…

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Mazzie and Danieley Talk About Next to Normal on CBS (Video) by Thomas Peter

Real-life married couple Marin Mazzie and Jason Danieley sat down with local New York CBS-2 anchor Dana Tyler to discuss starring on Broadway together in the dramatic, Pulitzer Prize and Ton…

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Scarlett Johansson Hosts "SNL" and Sings "Class" from Chicago (Video) by Thomas Peter

Tony Award winner Scarlett Johansson hosted the Nov. 13 episode of “Saturday Night Live.” The stage and screen star, who got her Tony for her work in A View from the Bridge, even…

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Darren Criss of "Glee" and Susan Boyle Hit No. 1 On Billboard Charts by Thomas Peter

Darren Criss’ cover of Katy Perry’s "Teenage Dream," which he performed on the Nov. 9 episode of “Glee,” has made it to No. 1 on the Billboard charts, accordi…

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TCG Tackles "Stage Matters" (Video) by Thomas Peter

“Stage Matters” is a new video produced by Theatre Communications Group that features theatre artists, politicians, teachers and many others discussing theatre’s far-reachi…

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Daniel Radcliffe Talks How to Succeed and Equus on "Jimmy Fallon" (Video) by Thomas Peter

"Harry Potter" and How to Succeed star Daniel Radcliffe recently visited “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” and discussed his upcoming Broadway musical debut in How to Succee…

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Cher Talks "Burlesque," Career and Motherhood (Video) by Thomas Peter

Academy and Grammy Award winner Cher sat down with ABC’s Cynthia McFadden to discuss her role in the upcoming film musical “Burlesque.” The actress and pop diva, who plays …

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"Glee" Song Clips from "Furt" Episode Released (Video) by Thomas Peter

While Jane Lynch and Carol Burnett’s “Ohio” duet is still being kept under wraps, other song clips from “Furt,” the Nov. 23 episode of “Glee,” have …

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Lisa Brescia Talks Mamma Mia! on "LX New York" (Video) by Thomas Peter

Mamma Mia! star Lisa Brescia gave a backstage visit to “LX New York” host Maria Sansone recently. The Broadway vet, who plays mom Donna Sheridan in the hit ABBA musical, talks ab…

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Talk and Rehearsal with [title of show] George Street Playhouse Collaborators (Video) by Thomas Peter

The cast of the George Street Playhouse production of [title of show] are seen rehearsing songs from the Off-Broadway and Broadway cult hit in this video, which also features interviews with…

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Jane Krakowski to Light Empire State Building for Lupus Foundation by Thomas Peter

Tony Award winner and "30 Rock" star Jane Krakowski will light the Empire State Building blue at 3:30 PM Nov. 22 in honor of The S.L.E. Lupus Foundation’s Life without Lupus 40…

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Vanessa Redgrave and James Earl Jones Visit "The View" (Video) by Thomas Peter

Tony and Academy Award winner Vanessa Redgrave and two-time Tony winner James Earl Jones drove over to “The View” Nov. 18 to talk about their work in the Broadway production of A…

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Talk and Rehearsal with [title of show] George Street Playhouse Collaborators (Video) by Thomas Peter

The cast of the George Street Playhouse production of [title of show] are seen rehearsing songs from the Off-Broadway and Broadway cult hit in this video, which also features interviews with…

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every tongue confess at Arena Stage Features Phylicia Rashad (Video) by Thomas Peter

Tony Award winner Phylicia Rashad heads the cast of every tongue confess, the first new play to have its premiere in the newly renovated Arena Stage in Washington, D.C.The play, which began …

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Wanda Sykes, Tori Heinlein and Paul Jackel Talk Annie in Philly (Video) by Thomas Peter

Emmy Award winner Wanda Sykes, known for her provocative stand-up comedy and appearances in films and TV’s “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” is now tackling musical theatre, playing …

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"Glee" Audio Tracks from "Furt," Featuring Carol Burnett, Released by Thomas Peter

The full audio tracks from “Furt,” the Nov. 23 episode of “Glee” featuring a guest appearance by Carol Burnett, have been released.Emmy Award winner and Tony nominee …

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"Glee" Star Darren Criss Goes Disney in Impromptu Concert (Video) by Thomas Peter

Darren Criss, who is currently playing Blaine on “Glee,” treated some adoring fans to a rendition of “Part of Your World” at the Grove in Los Angeles Nov. 22.Criss, w…

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Bristol Palin Dances a Chicago "Tango" on "Dancing with the Stars" (Video) by Thomas Peter

Echoes of Bob Fosse and Rob Marshall found their way into Bristol Palin and Mark Ballas’ choreography for the final “Dancing with the Stars” results show Nov. 22. The daug…

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Harps and Angels Brings Randy Newman Tunes to the Mark Taper Forum (Video) by Thomas Peter

Academy Award winner Randy Newman’s song collection is heard in the new musical Harps and Angels, currently running at the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles through Dec. 22.Footage from …

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Neil Patrick Harris Talks Fatherhood on "The Talk" (Video) by Thomas Peter

Stage and screen star Neil Patrick Harris has just become a father, recently adopting twins Gideon Scott and Harper Grace with partner David Burtka. Proud if exhausted father Harris stopped…

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