May 20, 2013

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  Billy Porter, Andrea Martin, Pippin, Matilda, Vanya and Sonia Win Drama Desk Awards
Christopher Durang's Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, the British import Matilda, as well as the revivals of Pippin and Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, are among the winners of the 58th Annual Drama Desk Awards, which were presented May 19 at The Town Hall.

David Drake, BD Wong, Wesley Taylor, Anthony Rapp, Andre De Shields Are Part of May 20 Night Larry Kramer Kissed Me Benefit
David Drake, BD Wong, Wesley Taylor, Anthony Rapp, Andre De Shields Are Part of May 20 Night Larry Kramer Kissed Me Benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS presents a 20th anniversary performance of David Drake's solo show, The Night Larry Kramer Kissed Me, May 20 at 8 PM at the Gerard W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College.



THE DVD SHELF: Chaplin's "Monsieur Verdoux," Olivier's "Richard III" and Douglas Fairbanks as "The Thief of Bagdad"

THE DVD SHELF: Chaplin's "Monsieur Verdoux," Olivier's "Richard III" and Douglas Fairbanks as "The Thief of Bagdad" This month's column looks at Blu-ray releases of the Chaplin classic, "Monsieur Verdoux"; Laurence Olivier's stunning "Richard III"; and the Douglas Fairbanks swashbuckler, "The Thief of Bagdad."

STAGE VIEWS: Tony Award Winner BD Wong

STAGE VIEWS: Tony Award Winner BD Wong Playbill.com's series features actors commenting on their recent theatregoing experiences, what productions they're looking forward to and more.

DIVA TALK: A Chat With Murder Ballad Star Rebecca Naomi Jones

DIVA TALK: A Chat With Murder Ballad Star Rebecca Naomi Jones News, views and reviews about the women of the musical theatre and the concert/cabaret stage.

Weekly Schedule of Current Broadway Shows

Weekly Schedule of Current Broadway Shows Most Broadway shows appear Tuesday through Sunday, with Sunday and Monday evenings off, but a few diverge from that schedule.

STAGE PORTRAIT: Vanya and Sonia's Kristine Nielsen, David Hyde Pierce, Sigourney Weaver and Billy Magnussen

STAGE PORTRAIT: Vanya and Sonia's Kristine Nielsen, David Hyde Pierce, Sigourney Weaver and Billy Magnussen Acclaimed illustrator Ken Fallin's drawings of the greatest stars and scenes of the theatrical world are a recurring part of Playbill.com.

Tony Nominee Rob McClure Returned to His High School Roots Following Chaplin's Final Bow

Tony Nominee Rob McClure Returned to His High School Roots Following Chaplin's Final Bow When the lights came down at Broadway's Barrymore Theatre, 2013 Tony nominee Rob McClure returned to his New Jersey high school to put the lights up for New Milford High's production of Spelling Bee.


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The Great Divorce - Equity Principal Auditions

Fellowship For The Performing Arts

I Married An Angel/Snoopy!!! The Musical EPA (Rev)

42nd Street Moon

The Sound Of Music – Open by Appointment

The Wick Theatre



See Jane's Run: "Glee" Star Jane Lynch Turns Fantasy Into Reality With Annie

See Jane's Run: "Glee" Star Jane Lynch Turns Fantasy Into Reality With Annie

Seventh Annual Broadway Beauty Pageant, Hosted by Tovah Feldshuh, Presented May 20

Seventh Annual Broadway Beauty Pageant, Hosted by Tovah Feldshuh, Presented May 20

Laura Osnes, Norm Lewis, Diane Paulus, Duncan Sheik and More  Honor Jeffrey Richards and Jerry Frankel at EST Gala May 20

Laura Osnes, Norm Lewis, Diane Paulus, Duncan Sheik and More Honor Jeffrey Richards and Jerry Frankel at EST Gala May 20

Tony Award Winner Laura Benanti Debuts New Show at 54 Below May 20

Tony Award Winner Laura Benanti Debuts New Show at 54 Below May 20

Stephen Schwartz, Norm Lewis, Julia Murney, Leslie Uggams and More Honor Ben Vereen at LaGuardia High May 20

Stephen Schwartz, Norm Lewis, Julia Murney, Leslie Uggams and More Honor Ben Vereen at LaGuardia High May 20

Davis Gaines and Vicki Lewis Star in One-Night Concert of Mack & Mabel May 20

Davis Gaines and Vicki Lewis Star in One-Night Concert of Mack & Mabel May 20

LaChanze, Lisa Brescia, Tituss Burgess Sing Songs by Georgia Stitt, Kait Kerrigan and More at May 20 NEO 9 Concert

LaChanze, Lisa Brescia, Tituss Burgess Sing Songs by Georgia Stitt, Kait Kerrigan and More at May 20 NEO 9 Concert

PHOTO RECAP: A Two-Show Day at Spider-Man, Newsies, Drood, Vanya, Cinderella, Jekyll & Hyde, Nice Work, Phantom, Big Knife, Hardbody, Top Hat and More

A Person Could Develop a Cold: Readers Cast Role of Adelaide in Film Adaptation of Guys and Dolls

A Person Could Develop a Cold: Readers Cast Role of Adelaide in Film Adaptation of Guys and Dolls

Dana Ivey, Marylouise Burke, Jay O. Sanders, David Lansbury Are Part of May 20 Acting Company Reading of Goodbye, My Fancy

Dana Ivey, Marylouise Burke, Jay O. Sanders, David Lansbury Are Part of May 20 Acting Company Reading of Goodbye, My Fancy

Reading of Mrs. Warren's Profession, with Harriet Harris, Richard Easton, Matt Doyle, Offered May 20

Reading of Mrs. Warren's Profession, with Harriet Harris, Richard Easton, Matt Doyle, Offered May 20

Lindsay Mendez, Stephanie J. Block, Jesse Tyler Ferguson Among Performers at Second Stage's May 20 Spring Gala

Lindsay Mendez, Stephanie J. Block, Jesse Tyler Ferguson Among Performers at Second Stage's May 20 Spring Gala

Emma Hunton, Gavin Gregory, Bonita J. Hamilton, Alice Lee and Jonathan Shew Sing in Free Broadway's Future Songbook Concert May 20

Emma Hunton, Gavin Gregory, Bonita J. Hamilton, Alice Lee and Jonathan Shew Sing in Free Broadway's Future Songbook Concert May 20

Book of Mormon's Mykal Kilgore Hosts Monday Nights, New Voices Concert May 20

Book of Mormon's Mykal Kilgore Hosts Monday Nights, New Voices Concert May 20

Jill Paice, Christina DeCicco and Caroline Bowman Offer Songs in the Key of Equality May 20

Jill Paice, Christina DeCicco and Caroline Bowman Offer Songs in the Key of Equality May 20

PLAYBILL VAULT'S Today In Theatre History: MAY 20

Staged Readings of New Musical Lord Tom, Featuring Tony Nominee Phillip Boykin, Presented May 20-21

Staged Readings of New Musical Lord Tom, Featuring Tony Nominee Phillip Boykin, Presented May 20-21

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