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103 Years Later, Celebrate the Anniversary of Iconic Early Broadway Musical Shuffle Along
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Playbill Celebrates Broadway's February Birthdays
From a Sondheim muse to a Beautiful composer-lyricist—happy birthday to Broadway's brightest born in February.
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21 Pivotal Moments in Broadway's Black History
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12 Printable Broadway Valentines for Your Show Tune-Singing Sweetheart
With the help of & Juliet and Kimberly Akimbo, or Ben Platt and Phillipa Soo, tell your special someone just how you feel this Valentine's Day.
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8 Theatre Books to Cozy Up With in February
Perfect for a theatre-loving valentine or a bookworm's night in, these new releases include the story of Shuffle Along's cultural impact and an Oscar Hammerstein II biography.
Article | By Margaret Hall, Caseen Gaines | February 7, 2023
Caseen Gaines' new book explores the impact and legacy of the historic 1921 musical.
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That One Time Ana Gasteyer's SNL Quick Change Went Hilariously Wrong
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10 Broadway-Themed Valentines to Help You Admit You're a Little Bit in Love
Say "I love you" the old-fashioned way...with a grade-school valentine card featuring favorite Broadway stars and characters.
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Pivotal Moments in Broadway's Black History
In honor of Black History Month, Playbill.com offers a look at important moments and works with regard to African-Americans in the history of theatre.
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