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Saturday, September 17, 2022

The Phantom of the Opera to close on Broadway after 35 years by Associated Press In New York

Broadway’s longest-running musical never fully recovered from the pandemic shutdown and will close next February The Phantom of the Opera, Broadway’s longest-running show, is scheduled t…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:37PM
Monday, September 20, 2021

Chris Rock says he has Covid-19 and urges doubters: ‘Get vaccinated’ by Associated Press In New York

Comedian has said he received Johnson & Johnson shot Fauci: FDA vote against booster shots ‘not end of the story’ The comedian Chris Rock on Sunday said he had tested positive for C…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:24AM
Monday, February 15, 2021

Hundreds of mourners pay respects to Cicely Tyson in Harlem by Associated Press In New York

Admirers lined up outside famous Abyssinian Baptist Church at public viewing on a wintry New York morning Hundreds of mourners lined a New York City block in Harlem on Monday, to pay their r…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:54AM
Saturday, March 2, 2019

To Kill a Mockingbird producer says small theaters can use Sorkin script by Associated Press In New York

Scott Rudin had issued legal threats over different adaptation Offer intended to ‘ameliorate the hurt caused here’ Dozens of community and non-profit theaters across the US forced to ab…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:03PM
Sunday, June 10, 2018

Tony awards feature strong band of British Broadway contenders by Associated Press In New York

Glenda Jackson nominated as best actress and Britons dominate best actor category but Bruce Springsteen adds rock star lustreThe Tony Awards on Sunday night will feature first-time hosts, a …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:32PM
Friday, December 1, 2017

Nine women accuse playwright Israel Horovitz of sexual misconduct by Associated Press In New York

Horovitz departs from the Gloucester Stage Company as his son, Beastie Boy Adam Horovitz, issues statement saying ‘I believe the allegations are true’Award-winning playwright-screenwrite…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:54AM
Sunday, February 12, 2017

Joan Rivers died from low blood oxygen during surgery, medical examiner says by Associated Press In New York

New York medical examiner says death of comedian last month resulted from a predictable complication from procedureJoan Rivers died from low blood oxygen during a routine medical procedure t…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:36PM
Saturday, January 10, 2015

Jennifer Hudson to star in The Color Purple on Broadway by Associated Press In New York

Grammy, Oscar and Golden Globe winner will make debut on Great White Way playing Shug Avery in musical based on Alice Walker novelSienna Miller comes to Broadway’s Cabaret to replace Emma …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:24PM
Thursday, October 16, 2014

Joan Rivers died from low blood oxygen during surgery, medical examiner says by Associated Press In New York

New York medical examiner says death of comedian last month resulted from a predictable complication from procedure Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:20PM
Tuesday, October 7, 2014

Tony-award winning Broadway legend Marian Seldes dies age 86 by Associated Press In New York

Seldes, who made her Broadway debut in 1947 and was nominated for a Tony five times, was a muse to Edward Albee Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:42PM
Sunday, September 7, 2014

Joan Rivers funeral draws stars of film, TV and fashion by Associated Press In New York

Comedian had written of wish for a huge showbiz affair Kelly Osbourne and Whoopi Goldberg at NY synagogue Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:36AM
Thursday, September 4, 2014

Joan Rivers' cardiac arrest investigated by New York health department by Associated Press In New York

Department of health to look into circumstances surrounding 81-year-olds cardiac arrest following outpatient procedureJoan Rivers, pioneering entertainer and comedian, dies aged 81 Continue …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:20PM
Sunday, August 31, 2014

'Fingers crossed' as Joan Rivers remains in hospital after cardiac arrest by Associated Press In New York

Mount Sinai Hospital in New York said it had no updates to release on the 81-year-old comedians health Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:17PM
Saturday, May 31, 2014

Jesus Christ Superstar cancelled on eve of celebrity-packed US tour by Associated Press In New York

Showrunners do not explain why performance starring musicians of Destiny's Child, Incubus and 'N Sync was quietly shut downA new arena version of Jesus Christ Superstar starring punk legend …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:15PM

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