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Article | By Robert Simonson | September 6, 2002
PBOL'S THEATRE WEEK IN REVIEW, Aug. 31-Sept. 6: Fall In
The most anticipated play of the fall, Richard Greenberg's Take Me Out, opened at the Public Theater on Sept. 5, after a run at London's Donmar Warehouse and the publication of as many interviews as the usually-agoraphobic playwright has given since he broke out in 1988 with Eastern Standard. The show has attracted a lot of attention for its provocative plot: a superstar baseball player unexpectedly comes out at a press conference, unleashing a host of repercussions.
Article | September 6, 2002
PBOL'S THEATRE WEEK IN REVIEW, Aug. 31-Sept. 6: Fall In
The most anticipated play of the fall, Richard Greenberg's Take Me Out, opened at the Public Theater on Sept. 5, after a run at London's Donmar Warehouse and the publication of as many interviews as the usually-agoraphobic playwright has given since he broke out in 1988 with Eastern Standard. The show has attracted a lot of attention for its provocative plot: a superstar baseball player unexpectedly comes out at a press conference, unleashing a host of repercussions.
Article | September 15, 2014
NOISES OFF-BROADWAY & BEYOND: Have You Met Ms. Jones? and Cynthia Nixon Remembers When
Playbill.com writer Harry Haun provides the latest insight into the buzz Off-Broadway and beyond.
Article | By Steven Suskin | August 28, 2011
THE BOOK SHELF: A Biography of Playwright Wendy Wasserstein, Plus Kay Swift and "The Memory of All That"
Our books column explores the unusual entanglements of two Broadway names: Wendy Wasserstein in "Wendy and the Lost Boys," and George Gershwin in "The Memory of All That" by Kay Swift's granddaughter.
Article | By Steven Suskin | August 28, 2011
THE BOOK SHELF: A Biography of Playwright Wendy Wasserstein, Plus Kay Swift and "The Memory of All That"
Our books column explores the unusual entanglements of two Broadway names: Wendy Wasserstein in "Wendy and the Lost Boys," and George Gershwin in "The Memory of All That" by Kay Swift's granddaughter.
Article | By Kenneth Jones | December 18, 2008
The Sound of Lyrics: The Search for Hammerstein's Gold
The editor of "The Complete Lyrics of Oscar Hammerstein II" climbed mountains and forded streams to collect the master's work.
Article | By Kenneth Jones | December 1, 2008
"Complete Lyrics" of Hammerstein, in Stores Now, Required Climbing Ev'ry Mountain
In the six-book "Complete Lyrics" series from Knopf, "The Complete Lyrics of Oscar Hammerstein II" — which has a Dec. 1 publication date — is the volume that might be most valuable to musical theatre fans. Hammerstein is regarded by many as the father of the modern musical.
Article | By Steven Suskin | May 30, 2004
ON THE RECORD: A Dandy Fine and Dandy and Song of Norway
This week's column discusses Kay Swift's long-lost 1930 musical Fine and Dandy and the first-time-on-CD transfer of the hit 1944 operetta Song of Norway.
Article | By Steven Suskin | May 30, 2004
ON THE RECORD: A Dandy Fine and Dandy and Song of Norway
This week's column discusses Kay Swift's long-lost 1930 musical Fine and Dandy and the first-time-on-CD transfer of the hit 1944 operetta Song of Norway.
Article | May 26, 1999
STAGESTRUCK by Peter Filichia: In Praise of Orchestrators
I loved that two-piano production of The Most Happy Fella as much as anyone, but is there anything so grand as as hearing a score played by a full orchestra?
Article | May 26, 1999
STAGESTRUCK by Peter Filichia: In Praise of Orchestrators
I loved that two-piano production of The Most Happy Fella as much as anyone, but is there anything so grand as as hearing a score played by a full orchestra?
Article | January 1, 1998
Playbill Poll: Top Theatre Experiences of 1997 -- Part 7
The season of Top 10 lists is upon us. As in previous years, Playbill On-Line invites theatregoers everywhere to write their own Top 10 lists, or Top 5, or even the single most memorable theatre-related experience of the calendar year 1997.
Article | December 18, 1995
Happy Talk -- R&H Autumn '95 Newsletter PART 1
Welcome to HAPPY TALK
Article | By Raven Brunner | March 31, 2022
7 Modern Musicals That Have Taken Oscar Gold
With Ariana DeBose's West Side Story Oscar win, we took a look at other recent movie musicals that have done well at the Academy Awards.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | April 18, 2023
On the Wheels of a Dream: The Making of Broadway’s Ragtime
Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty, Audra McDonald, and more in an oral history about the creation of this landmark musical.
Article | By Talaura Harms | August 12, 2022
Broadway Spotting in Netflix's Uncoupled
See what Main Stem personalities make appearances in the new Neil Patrick Harris-led streaming comedy.
Article | By Olivia Clement | January 2, 2015
Cheap and Cheerful Friday Night on Broadway! Our Discount Tix Guide
Friday nights are more fun on Broadway. There is an abundance of stellar theatre on offer tonight at TKTS. Head to one of New York City's booths to score some discounted theatre tickets.
Article | By Mark Shenton | April 7, 2010
Full Casting Announced for West End Transfer of Menier Chocolate Factory's Sweet Charity
The previously announced Tamzin Outhwaite, who originated the title role of Sweet Charity in the Menier Chocolate Factory's revival last year, will be joined by fellow original cast members Mark Umbers, Josefina Gabrielle, Tiffany Graves and Paul J. Medford in featured roles when show transfers to the West End's Theatre Royal, Haymarket. The production begins performances April 23, prior to an official opening May 4, and is currently booking through Jan. 8, 2011.
Article | By Ben Rimalower | January 31, 2015
Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin at Their Glorious Best: Rediscovering the Original Evita Cast Recording
When it comes to Evita, theatre lovers have many options to choose from to hear the music of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice. Madonna and Antonio Banderas brought the life of the First Lady of Argentina to the big screen, and 2012 saw a revival on Broadway with Elena Roger and pop star Ricky Martin. When Winter Storm Juno hit the city, Playbill.com correspondent Ben Rimalower paid a return visit to the original cast recording, with Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin.
Article | By Anne Bradley, Christopher Reichheld, Sam Maher, Robert Viagas | December 2, 2002
Today in Theatre History: DECEMBER 2
1912 The Firefly sparks the Lyric Theatre with music by Rudolf Friml and lyrics and book by Otto Harbach. This tale of an Italian street singer who disguises herself as a boy to be near the wealthy man she loves stars Emma Trentini, Craig Campbell, and Audrey Maple.

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