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January 27, 2012

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Rene Millan and Stephanie Beatriz
Rene Millan and Stephanie Beatriz
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  Richard Montoya and Culture Clash Return to La Jolla Playhouse With American Night Jan. 27-Feb. 26
American Night: The Ballad of Juan José, Richard Montoya's new work about a U.S. citizenship test and echoes from American history, plays La Jolla Playhouse starting Jan. 27. Jo Bonney directs.

Les Miz Stage Star Colm Wilkinson Will Play Vital Role in Musical's Film Version
Les Miz Stage Star Colm Wilkinson Will Play Vital Role in Musical's Film Version Colm Wilkinson, the original Jean Valjean in the 1985 London and 1987 Broadway productions of Les Misérables, will play the pivotal role of the Bishop of Digne in the new film of the musical, Universal Pictures and Working Title Films confirmed.



THE LEADING MEN: Porgy and Bess Star Norm Lewis

THE LEADING MEN: Porgy and Bess Star Norm Lewis Norm Lewis, of Broadway's Sondheim on Sondheim and the most recent Les Miserables, is plenty of something in The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess on Broadway.

THE SCREENING ROOM: Our Favorite Lea Michele Moments, From "Glee" and More (Video)

THE SCREENING ROOM: Our Favorite Lea Michele Moments, From "Glee" and More (Video) Earlier this month, “Glee” and Spring Awakening star Lea Michele took home the People’s Choice Award for Favorite TV Comedy Actress for her work as Rachel Berry on Fox's hit musical series. Here are some of our favorite moments—both on and off stage—from the People’s Choice winner.

A Sign of the Times: CQ/CX Is a Play Ripped From the Headlines, Literally

A Sign of the Times: CQ/CX Is a Play Ripped From the Headlines, Literally Gabe McKinley was on the scene during the Jayson Blair scandal at The New York Times. His new Off-Broadway play, CQ/CX, has the story.

PLAYBILL.COM'S CUE & A: Grammy Winner Petula Clark

PLAYBILL.COM'S CUE & A: Grammy Winner Petula Clark Petula Clark, now playing Feinstein's at Loews Regency, fills out Playbill.com's questionnaire.

THE "SMASH" REPORT: Pilot — No People Like Show People, or Heaven on Earth

THE "SMASH" REPORT: Pilot — No People Like Show People, or Heaven on Earth Full of spoilers, here's Playbill's look at the first episode of the new musical TV series "Smash." Expect more reports this spring.

PLAYBILL BRIEF ENCOUNTER With Dori Berinstein, Film Director of "Carol Channing: Larger Than Life"

PLAYBILL BRIEF ENCOUNTER With Dori Berinstein, Film Director of "Carol Channing: Larger Than Life" Dori Berinstein, when she's not producing Broadway shows, directs feature film documentaries that celebrate theatre. Her latest, "Carol Channing: Larger Than Life," premieres this winter.

ONSTAGE & BACKSTAGE: The Story of My New Book

ONSTAGE & BACKSTAGE: The Story of My New Book A week in the life of actor, radio host, music director and writer Seth Rudetsky.


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Arab-American Actress for Le Guin Adaptation at 3LD

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PLAYBILL THEATRE WEEK IN REVIEW, Jan. 21-27: Giant Looms Large, Into the Woods Returns to NYC, Wit Is a Hit

PLAYBILL THEATRE WEEK IN REVIEW, Jan. 21-27: Giant Looms Large, Into the Woods Returns to NYC, Wit Is a Hit

National Tour of Book of Mormon Will Play Minneapolis

National Tour of Book of Mormon Will Play Minneapolis

PHOTO CALL: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jane Kaczmarek, Amanda Peet and More at Broadway-Bound Clybourne Park L.A. Opening

After the Fair Benefit Concert, With Jenn Gambatese, Louis Hobson, Anastasia Barzee, Walter Charles, Postponed

After the Fair Benefit Concert, With Jenn Gambatese, Louis Hobson, Anastasia Barzee, Walter Charles, Postponed

New York-Aimed Giant, With Kate Baldwin, Aaron Lazar and P.J. Griffith, Opens in Dallas Jan. 27

New York-Aimed Giant, With Kate Baldwin, Aaron Lazar and P.J. Griffith, Opens in Dallas Jan. 27

Complete Cast and Design Team Announced for Off-Broadway's Tribes; David Cromer Directs

Complete Cast and Design Team Announced for Off-Broadway's Tribes; David Cromer Directs

PHOTO CALL: Wit Opens on Broadway; Arrivals, Curtain Call and Party

Tony Winner Bebe Neuwirth Lands Role on CBS' "The Good Wife"

Tony Winner Bebe Neuwirth Lands Role on CBS' "The Good Wife"

Tix for Broadway's The Best Man Go on Sale Jan. 28; Box Office Opens Feb. 14

Tix for Broadway's The Best Man Go on Sale Jan. 28; Box Office Opens Feb. 14

Ann Hampton Callaway, Victoria Clark, Robert Morse and More Set for Philharmonic's Tribute to Frank Loesser

Ann Hampton Callaway, Victoria Clark, Robert Morse and More Set for Philharmonic's Tribute to Frank Loesser

Kurt Peterson and Victoria Mallory Will Reunite for When Everything Was Possible Benefit Concert

DIVA TALK: Chatting With Godspell Star Lindsay Mendez

DIVA TALK: Chatting With Godspell Star Lindsay Mendez

World Premiere of Disgraced, an Examination of Muslim-American Identity, Begins Jan. 27 in Chicago

World Premiere of Disgraced, an Examination of Muslim-American Identity, Begins Jan. 27 in Chicago

Warren Carlyle Will Direct and Choreograph New Musical Becoming Chaplin on Broadway in 2012-13 Season

Warren Carlyle Will Direct and Choreograph New Musical Becoming Chaplin on Broadway in 2012-13 Season

As You Like It, Featuring Lily Rabe, and Into the Woods Set for Shakespeare in the Park

As You Like It, Featuring Lily Rabe, and Into the Woods Set for Shakespeare in the Park

THEIR FAVORITE THINGS: Tony Nominee Joan Rivers Shares Her Cherished Theatregoing Experiences

THEIR FAVORITE THINGS: Tony Nominee Joan Rivers Shares Her Cherished Theatregoing Experiences

Robin De Jesus and Javier Muñoz Are Two Gentlemen of Verona, Starting Jan. 27

Robin De Jesus and Javier Muñoz Are Two Gentlemen of Verona, Starting Jan. 27

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