Jon Peterson, Kate Fahrner, Adam Greer, Lori Wilner Cast in Engeman Theater Cabaret by Thomas Peter

The John W. Engeman Theater in Northport, Long Island, has announced casting for its production of Cabaret, which will run Feb. 3-March 27 with an official opening set for Feb. 5.

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It Gets Better Project to Publish Book Featuring Contributions from Broadway to the White House by Thomas Peter

Many of the stories collected through the It Gets Better Project, which was started by columnist Dan Savage in September 2010 in response to the many gay teen suicides brought on by excessiv…

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Wicked Touring Cast Will Offer Wicked Rocks Benefit Concert in California by Thomas Peter

The national touring cast of Wicked will headline Wicked Rocks, a cabaret-style concert, March 21 at 7:30 PM at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa, CA.

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Kristin Chenoweth Takes You to "Christmas Island" (Video) by Thomas Peter

A wintry Christmas has its great points, but what about Christmas on an island paradise? Tony and Emmy Award winner Kristin Chenoweth takes you to that island in this music video of “…

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Janet Dacal Takes AP Inside Wonderland (Video) by Thomas Peter

Wonderland star Janet Dacal recently sat down with the Associated Press to discuss working on the new Frank Wildhorn-Jack Murphy musical, a contemporary retelling of the classic “Alice…

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Mario Cantone Joins "A Mann's World" Pilot Cast by Thomas Peter

Stage and screen star Mario Cantone has joined the cast of the NBC pilot "A Mann's World," according to the Hollywood Reporter.

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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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Lombardi Celebrates 100 Performances on Broadway (Video) by Thomas Peter

Lombardi, Eric Simonson’s new play about legendary football coach Vince Lombardi, recently celebrated 100 performances on Broadway. Footage from the celebration, the production and in…

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Kelsey Grammer, Douglas Hodge and La Cage Cast to Sign CDs at Lord & Taylor Nov. 4 by Thomas Peter

Five-time Emmy Award winner and Tony nominee Kelsey Grammer and Tony and Olivier Award winner Douglas Hodge will lead the cast of their Tony-winning musical revival, La Cage Aux Folles, in s…

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"Hey, Soul Sister": Darren Criss, Chris Colfer and the Warblers Harmonize on "Glee" (Video) by Thomas Peter

You can’t keep the “Glee” preview clips down. This one features Darren Criss soloing on a cover of Train’s “Hey, Soul Sister” — with the Dalton Aca…

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Trailer for Emma at The Old Globe (Video) by Thomas Peter

A trailer for Jane Austen’s Emma, the new musical currently playing The Old Globe in San Diego and based on the classic Austen novel, has been released.The show features book, music an…

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Joan Rivers, Daisy Eagan, "The Muppet Show" Screenings Set for March at Laurie Beechman Theatre by Thomas Peter

The Laurie Beechman Theatre has announced its performance lineup for March, which will feature many theatre and cabaret regulars.

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Britney Spears Sings the Praises of "Glee" by Thomas Peter

Pop princess Britney Spears has added her voice of tribute to the chorus of music icons whose work has been used in episodes of “Glee.” Spears, who will make a cameo appearance i…

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Behind-the-Scenes Spider-Man "60 Minutes" Preview Released (Video) by Thomas Peter

A “60 Minutes” feature on Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark, the much-anticipated super hero musical, will air the night the show begins previews at the Foxwoods Theatre on Nov. 28. H…

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CHART TOPPERS: Most-Read Playbill.com Stories, Week of Dec. 26-Jan. 1 by Thomas Peter

Here are the most-read Playbill.com stories for the week of Dec. 26, 2010-Jan. 1, 2011, from information compiled by Playbill.com.SPRING 2011 BROADWAY PREVIEW: Neil LaBute, Donna Murphy, Joh…

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Abigail Breslin, Lea Michele, Sarah Jessica Parker Part of Ensemble Cast of "New Year's Eve" by Thomas Peter

The upcoming all-star ensemble film "New Year's Eve" will feature several stage actors in its cast, including Abigail Breslin, Robert De Niro, Lea Michele, Sarah Jessica Parker, Michelle Pfe…

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Noah Racey’s New York Tap Ensemble to Tour Middle East by Thomas Peter

The New York Tap Ensemble, led by founding artistic director Noah Racey, will tour Jerusalem and Amman Sept. 30-Oct. 6, performing and teaching outreach and master classes in an effort to pr…

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Watch Carol Burnett on "Glee" (Video) by Thomas Peter

If you missed Carol Burnett as Sue Sylvester’s mother on “Furt,” the Nov. 23 episode of “Glee,” you can catch it here - or enjoy it for a second helping of a pr…

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Alan Cumming, Carly Rose Sonenclar, Coy Stewart and More to Appear on New Season of "The Electric Company" by Thomas Peter

The Emmy Award-winning PBS educational series “The Electric Company” will welcome several theatre vets to both its regular cast and guest star roster when it premieres its new se…

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Ken Howard Will Join Leonardo DiCaprio, Judi Dench, Josh Lucas in Clint Eastwood's "J. Edgar" by Thomas Peter

Tony and Emmy Award winner Ken Howard has joined the cast of "J. Edgar," the biopic chronicling the life of FBI director J. Edgar Hoover, according to Variety.

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Maury Yeston, Doug Hughes, Reed Birney Talk Dream of the Burning Boy and Death Takes a Holiday (Video) by Thomas Peter

The Roundabout Theatre Company’s upcoming premieres of the play The Dream of the Burning Boy and the musical Death Takes a Holiday are discussed in the videos below.Actor Reed Birney, …

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Patti LuPone Wraps Up "Broadway Week" on "Jimmy Fallon" (Video) by Thomas Peter

Tony Award-winning actress Patti LuPone concluded “Broadway Week” on “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” Sept. 17 with a rousing rendition of “Everything’s Com…

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CHART TOPPERS: Most-Read Playbill.com Stories, Week of Jan. 2-8 by Thomas Peter

Here are the most-read Playbill.com stories for the week of Jan. 2-Jan. 8 from information compiled by Playbill.com.Complete Cast Announced for Broadway Revival of How to Succeed… With…

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Katie Rose Clarke, Orfeh Sing Out Vote! (Video) by Thomas Peter

Broadway’s Katie Rose Clarke (currently appearing as Glinda in Wicked) and Orfeh (Legally Blonde, Saturday Night Fever) got to sing two songs from Vote!, a new musical by Ryann Ferguso…

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Golden Globe Winner Steve Buscemi to Co-Host Benefit Concert for Composer Elliott Sharp by Thomas Peter

Golden Globe Award-winning stage and screen star Steve Buscemi and Jo Andres will host E#@60: A Benefit Concert Honoring Elliott Sharp's 60th Birthday March 4 at ISSUE Project Room in Brookl…

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