Divine Sister Producers Respond to Archbishop Dolan’s Remarks by Thomas Peter

The producers of The Divine Sister, Charles Busch’s current Off-Broadway hit that spoofs classic Hollywood films featuring nuns, have responded to remarks posted by Archbishop Timothy …

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CHART TOPPERS: Top-Grossing Broadway Productions, Week of Feb. 7-13 by Thomas Peter

Here are the top-grossing Broadway productions for the week of Feb. 7-13, 2011, as reported by The Broadway League.MUSICALSWicked (Gerswhin Theatre), $1,436,121Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark (…

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Kristin Chenoweth Sings the National Anthem for the Yankees (Video) by Thomas Peter

Tony and Emmy Award winner Kristin Chenoweth performed a beautiful rendition of the National Anthem at the Yankees-Rangers playoff game at Yankee Stadium Oct. 18.While the Rangers may have s…

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Lee Lessack KickStarts Funding Campaign for "Chanteur" Recording by Thomas Peter

MAC and Bistro Award-winning concert artist Lee Lessack is launching a KickStarter campaign to raise funds for a recording of his recent concert, “Chanteur.” The singer has gone …

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DC's Shakespeare Theatre Celebrates 25 Years With Premiere of David Ives' The Heir Apparent, Much Ado, Strange Interlude by Thomas Peter

Shakespeare Theatre Company artistic director Michael Kahn announced the Washington, DC, company's 25th anniversary season Feb. 10.

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Moises Kaufman, Zach Grenier and Dr. William Kinderman Talk 33 Variations at Ahmanson (Video) by Thomas Peter

Tony Award-nominated playwright-director Moises Kaufman, Tony Award-nominated actor Zach Grenier and musicologist Dr. William Kinderman talk about 33 Variations, the play that casts Academy …

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Alex Timbers On Why You "Need to Know" About (Bloody Bloody) Andrew Jackson (Video) by Thomas Peter

Alex Timbers, the writer-director of Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, was recently interviewed by Jon Meacham, a Jackson biographer and host of the PBS show “Need to Know.” In the i…

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Gwyneth Paltrow "Glee" Number Revealed by Thomas Peter

Academy Award winner Gwyneth Paltrow, who will make recurring guest appearances on "Glee" beginning Nov. 16, will sing a modest version of Cee-Lo’s “F—k You” …

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Benjamin Walker Talks Andrew Jackson "On Stage" (Video) by Thomas Peter

Benjamin Walker, who currently stars in Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson at Broadway’s Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, recently sat down with NY1’s “On Stage” correspondent Pa…

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Author That Inspired Freud's Last Session Will Give Counsel at Talkback Nov. 7 by Thomas Peter

Dr. Armand M. Nicholi, Jr., whose book "The Question of God" inspired Mark St. Germain's play Freud's Last Session, will appear with the Off-Broadway production's stars and author in…

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Stephen Sondheim Talks His Craft on "Newshour" (Video) by Thomas Peter

Legendary composer-lyricist Stephen Sondheim recently sat down with Jeffrey Brown, of PBS’ “Newshour,” to discuss his lyrics, which are the focus of his new book “Fin…

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Olympia Dukakis, Michael Wilson, Roundabout Staff Talk The Milk Train Doesn't Stop Here Anymore (Video) by Thomas Peter

Academy Award winner Olympia Dukakis, director Michael Wilson and costume designer David Woolard discuss their work on the Roundabout Theatre Company's revival of Tennessee Williams' The Mil…

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New Love Songs by Theatre Songwriters Will Debut in Barrington Stage's Big V-Day Cabaret by Thomas Peter

New new musical theatre songs about love will make their debuts in The Big V-Day Cabaret at the Barrington Stage Company's Stage 2, Feb. 11-13 in Pittsfield, MA.

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Constantine Maroulis Hits Los Angeles With Rock of Ages Tour (Video) by Thomas Peter

Tony Award nominee and “American Idol” veteran Constantine Maroulis sat down with Los Angeles news station KCAL9 to talk about the tour of the popular 80s rock musical Rock of Ag…

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Donny and Marie Osmond Bring Christmas to "Good Morning America" (Video) by Thomas Peter

Performing siblings Donny and Marie Osmond are returning to Broadway with Donny & Marie - A Broadway Christmas, and they visited “Good Morning America” Dec. 8 to talk about t…

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Hal Holbrook Will Suit Up Again for Mark Twain Tonight!, in San Diego by Thomas Peter

Tony Award-winning actor Hal Holbrook will bring his legendary one-man show, Mark Twain Tonight!, to the Balboa Theatre in San Diego, March 19 at 8 PM.

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Barbra Streisand Talks "Glee" and More at MusiCares on "Access Hollywood" (Video) by Thomas Peter

Barbra Streisand spoke to “Access Hollywood” Feb. 13, before being honored with MusiCares’ Person of the Year Award. The legendary singer, actress, director and producer t…

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Miss Abigail to Welcome Relationship Expert Dr. Gilda Carle by Thomas Peter

Miss Abigail’s Guide to Dating, Mating and Marriage, which stars Eve Plumb of “The Brady Bunch” fame, will host a post-show talkback with relationship expert Dr. Gilda Carl…

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Watch Last Night’s "Glee" Episode Here (Video) by Thomas Peter

If you missed “The Comeback,” the “Glee” episode that aired Feb. 15, or if you want to watch it again, here it is on Playbill.com for your enjoyment.The episode featu…

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"An Affirmative Act," Gay Marriage Courtroom Drama with Charles Durning, Justin Deas, to Open April 1 by Thomas Peter

"An Affirmative Act," a film dealing with the legal battle over gay marriage, will be released in select theatres nationwide April 1.

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Anthony Shaffer's Sleuth To Sneak Into Indiana's Theatre at the Center by Thomas Peter

Sleuth, Anthony Shaffer's Tony Award-winning two-person thriller, will start Theatre at the Center's 2011 season Feb. 17-March 20 in Munster, IN, with an official opening set for Feb. 20.

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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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Casting Announced for Old Globe's 2011 Shakespeare Fest; Adrian Noble Returns as Artistic Director by Thomas Peter

Principal casting for The Old Globe's summer 2011 Shakespeare Festival was announced by the San Diego theatre. The festival will run in repertory in the Lowell Davies Festival Theatre May 29…

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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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David Dinkins, Michelle Miller, Dennis Walcott To Participate in Driving Miss Daisy Talkback by Thomas Peter

Driving Miss Daisy producer Jed Bernstein will moderate a talkback featuring New York City's former Mayor David Dinkins, CBS News correspondent Michelle Miller, Deputy Mayor Dennis Walcott a…

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