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Wednesday, September 9, 2020

Ayad Akhtar to Lead PEN America by John Williams

The Pulitzer-winning playwright, whose new book, “Homeland Elegies,” comes out this month, succeeds the novelist Jennifer Egan at the literary organization.

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Sunday, February 4, 2018

Q. & A.: Tell Us 5 Things About Your Book: An Oral History of ‘Angels in America’ by John Williams

In “The World Only Spins Forward,” Isaac Butler and Dan Kois tell the story of Tony Kushner’s epic play in the words of the artists who made it and the fans who love it.

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Sunday, February 26, 2017

Patti Hartigan to Write August Wilson Biography by John Williams

Ms. Hartigan, who often spoke to and wrote about the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, will be working with the cooperation of his estate.

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Tuesday, March 1, 2016

ArtsBeat: Nine Authors, Playwrights Win $150,000 Windham-Campbell Prizes by John Williams

Tessa Hadley, Hilton Als and Branden Jacobs-Jenkins are among this year’s winners.

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Wednesday, July 22, 2015

E. L. Doctorow in The Times by John Williams

Mr. Doctorow, the author of "Ragtime," "Billy Bathgate" and other books, died on Tuesday at 84.

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Monday, June 29, 2015

ArtsBeat: Rodgers and Hammerstein Biography on the Way by John Williams

A biography of the musical writing team Rodgers and Hammerstein is scheduled to be published in 2018.

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Wednesday, May 20, 2015

ArtsBeat: Barbra Streisand Memoir Coming in 2017 by John Williams

Viking has acquired the memoir by the actor, singer and director.

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Friday, March 6, 2015

Open Book: MC Hamilton by John Williams

Ron Chernow discusses “Hamilton,” the hip-hop musical based on his acclaimed 2004 biography of Alexander Hamilton.

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Thursday, December 18, 2014

ArtsBeat: Cuba: A Reading List by John Williams

Recommended books for learning more about Cuba’s history and its relationship to the United States.

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Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Looking Back at Maya Angelou’s Life and Work, in The Times and on Twitter by John Williams

A collection of coverage of Ms. Angelou's work in The Times and notable reactions to her death.

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Wednesday, April 16, 2014

E. L. Doctorow Wins Library of Congress Award by John Williams

Mr. Doctorow will be honored at the Congress National Book Festival on Aug. 30.

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Monday, April 7, 2014

Video: Tim Federle Talks About ‘Five, Six, Seven, Nate!’ by John Williams

In Mr. Federle's new book, a young actor experiences all the excitement and stress of the opening of a Broadway musical.

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Wednesday, January 15, 2014

ArtsBeat: Jo Nesbo to Write Updated ‘Macbeth’ by John Williams

Mr. Nesbo’s retelling will be part of the Hogarth Shakespeare series.    

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Wednesday, October 23, 2013

ArtsBeat: Joel Grey, M.C. in ‘Cabaret,’ to Publish Memoir by John Williams

Mr. Grey’s book will cover both his work and his personal life.    

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Friday, May 10, 2013

ArtsBeat: Katherine Boo’s ‘Beautiful Forevers’ Headed to the Stage by John Williams

David Hare’s adaptation of Ms. Boo’s award-winning book will be produced by London’s National Theater in 2014.    

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Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Jesse Eisenberg and Vanessa Redgrave Discuss ‘The Revisionist’ by John Williams

Jesse Eisenberg talks with Vanessa Redgrave about his play “The Revisionist,” in which her part is based on two Polish relatives.

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Tuesday, January 15, 2013

ArtsBeat: Elizabeth Keckley Takes to the Stage, Again by John Williams

Tazewell Thompson's "Mary T. & Lizzy K." opens in Washington, D.C., in March.

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Thursday, January 10, 2013

A Strong Thread in a Torn Union by John Williams

Elizabeth Keckley, the former slave who became dressmaker and confidante to Mary Lincoln, is having a busy season in pop culture, portrayed onstage, on screen and on the page.

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Tuesday, October 23, 2012

4 Playwrights Among Winners of 2012 Whiting Awards by John Williams

The 10 winners receiving $50,000 each include Danai Gurira and Samuel D. Hunter.

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Wednesday, October 17, 2012

ArtsBeat: Wales Honors Native Sons Richard Burton and Michael Sheen by John Williams

The event "Wales Celebrates Richard Burton" marked the U.S. publication of the legendary actor's diaries.

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Thursday, August 30, 2012

ArtsBeat: Adaptation of Jonathan Franzen Essay Heads to Stage by John Williams

"House for Sale" follows Mr. Franzen's experience selling a family house after the death of his mother.

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Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Gore Vidal Leaves the Ring by John Williams

Gore Vidal, the novelist, essayist and playwright, was also a literary combatant.

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Thursday, July 26, 2012

Erica Jong and Others Discuss What Women Really Want From 'Fifty Shades' by John Williams

Panelists at McNally Jackson on Wednesday considered the best-selling trilogy and the state of American sex lives.

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Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Nora Ephron, the Queen of Quips by John Williams

The author and screenwriter, who died Tuesday at 71, produced more than her share of memorable lines.

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Friday, April 6, 2012

Reading Suggestions for Baseball's Opening Week by John Williams

Staff members at The Times recommend their favorite baseball books.

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May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards