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Monday, May 14, 2018

Review: Collaborative “Candide” brings some highs, some lows for ASO and Alliance by Andrew Alexander and Mark Gresham

The new production of Leonard Bernstein’s Candide at Symphony Hall represents a historic collaboration between the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and the Alliance Theatre. Humbly treading a pa…

SOURCE: artsatl.com at 10:00AM
Thursday, November 2, 2017

Kevin Spacey: Old Vic accused of ignoring sexual misconduct allegations by Mark Brown and Matthew Weaver

Numerous stories emerge saying London theatre paid no heed to allegations of groping and inappropriate sexual behaviour by the actorActors and former staff at the Old Vic have accused the th…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:12PM
Tuesday, October 31, 2017

'House of Cards' filming suspended; new Spacey allegations by Lynn Elber and Mark Kennedy

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Hollywood's widening sexual harassment crisis brought forth a second actor's allegation against Kevin Spacey on Tuesday, halted production on his…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 09:12PM

'House of Cards' filming suspended amid Spacey allegation by Lynn Elber and Mark Kennedy

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The suspension of filming on "House of Cards" Tuesday in response to allegations that star Kevin Spacey made sexual advances on a teen boy is a r…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 04:35PM

'House of Cards' filming suspended amid Spacey accusations by Lynn Elber and Mark Kennedy

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Filming of season 6 on the political thriller "House of Cards" has been suspended following accusations that Kevin Spacey made sexual advances on…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 02:24PM
Thursday, July 20, 2017

Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington dies in LA at 41 by Anthony McCartney and Mark Kennedy

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Linkin Park lead singer Chester Bennington, whose screeching vocals helped the rock-rap band become one of the most commercially successful acts in the 2000s, was …

SOURCE: Associated Press at 04:44PM

Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington dies in LA at 41 by Anthony McCartney and Mark Kennedy

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Linkin Park lead singer Chester Bennington, who sold millions of albums with a unique mix of hard rock, hip-hop and rap, was found dead in his home near Los Angele…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 03:15PM
Thursday, July 13, 2017

89.5fm/WSKB Special: Berkshire Theatre Group by Mark G Auerbach and Patrick Berry

The 2-hour Westfield News Radio special on the Berkshire Theatre Group for 89.5fm/WSKB. With Westfield News' Patrick Berry, ArtsBeat reporter Mark G. Auerbach, BTG CEO Kate Maguire, and the …

SOURCE: vimeo.com at 03:10PM
Monday, July 10, 2017

Review: "Newsies" at CT Repertory Theatre plus the UConn Dairy Bar by Mark G Auerbach and Benjamin Jacek

CT Rep presents a sizzling production of Newsies, staged by Christpher d'Amboise down the road from the UConn Dairy Bar. A great ouble bill.

SOURCE: thewestfieldnews.com at 07:53AM
Thursday, June 8, 2017

Kevin Spacey tight-lipped about his plans as host of Tonys by Mark Kennedy and John Carucci | ap

Getting Kevin Spacey to spill the beans about his plans hosting the Tony Awards turns out to be as likely as his character on “House of Cards” renouncing blackmail and backstabbing.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:18AM
Thursday, June 1, 2017

DC Theater’s 2017-18 seasons: KenCen in full, Rebeck and Bedlam at Folger by Peter Marks and Nelson Pressley

Full details on KenCen’s ‘Hamilton’-powered slate.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 05:36PM
Thursday, March 30, 2017

DC Theater Season 2017-18: ‘Scottsboro’ at Signature, Trump satire at Mosaic by Peter Marks and Nelson Pressley

New ‘Mean Girls’ musical sets dates at National Theater.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 09:48AM
Wednesday, March 15, 2017

DC Theater Season 2017-18: The word from Woolly & Theater J by Peter Marks and Nelson Pressley

‘An American in Paris’ at Kennedy Center for the holidays

SOURCE: Washington Post at 02:12PM

Edinburgh international festival to celebrate its 70th anniversary by Severin Carrell and Mark Brown

Diverse programme will see nine operas, new Ayckbourn play and sets by PJ Harvey, Jarvis Cocker and Benjamin ClementineEdinburgh international festival is to mark its 70th year with a divers…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:32AM
Tuesday, March 7, 2017
Friday, March 3, 2017

DC Theater Season 2017-18: A full-service guide by Peter Marks and Nelson Pressley

The troupe-by-troupe list, with early picks from Wash Post critics

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:36AM
Friday, December 2, 2016

The best theatre and dance shows this week by Lyn Gardner, Mark Cook and Judith Mackrell

Strictly Ballroom | Bollywood Jack | Sweet Charity | Peter Pan | Cinderella | Annie Get Your Gun | Saint Joan | Simon Callow | The Siege Of Christmas | Black Beauty | The Nutcracker | The Wo…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:12AM
Tuesday, July 5, 2016

'We want to change things': Syrian women begin UK theatre tour by Mark Tran and Laurence Rowley-Abel

Queens of Syria, an adaptation of Euripides’ antiwar tragedy The Trojan Women, will visit London, Liverpool and EdinburghFor Sham, who fled Syria with her family, life in Damascus before t…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:43PM
Wednesday, March 2, 2016

US promotes gay rights at United Nations with Broadway musical visit by Mark Tran and Agencies

US ambassador takes 17 UN envoys to see award-winning play Fun Home, centred around lesbian character and her gay fatherInternational diplomacy can take unexpected twists, taking in pandas a…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:02AM
Saturday, February 27, 2016

Should our theatres do more to challenge audiences? by Matt Trueman and Mark Shenton

Sarah Kane’s ultra-violent Cleansed left them reeling in the stalls at the National Theatre last week. Was that a rare exception on an otherwise tame British stage?Has British theatre shie…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:12PM
Monday, February 1, 2016

Producers of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Take You Inside the Palace (Video) by Robert Viagas and Mark Shenton

Producers of the forthcoming London blockbuster Harry Potter and the Cursed Child have released a video taking fans inside the West End's venerable Palace Theatre, whic…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:23AM
Friday, January 8, 2016

The Verdict: See What London Critics Thought of New Guys and Dolls by Robert Viagas and Mark Shenton

The West End transfer of Guys and Dolls, first seen at Chichester Festival Theatre in summer 2014, officially opened Jan. 6 at the West End's Savoy Theatre, for a limited 13-week run…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:39PM
Wednesday, December 9, 2015

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Seeking New Director for Broadway Sam Mendes Makes Exit by Robert Viagas and Mark Shenton

As rumored since 2013, the London musical Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, which features a score by Tony Award winners Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, will have a Broadway run, but it won…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:30PM
Wednesday, December 2, 2015

London Funny Girl Revival, Revamped By Harvey Fierstein, Opens Tonight by Robert Viagas and Mark Shenton

A new, sold-out London production of Funny Girl, starring Sheridan Smith as Fanny Brice, officially opens Dec. 2 at the Menier Chocolate Factory. It features a revised book by Tony Award…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, November 27, 2015

Gemma Arterton Will Play an Orange Seller Who Becomes a Star in Nell Gwynn by Mark Shenton and Mattew Blank

Gemma Arterton will return to the West End to star in the transfer of Jessica Swale's Nell Gwynn, about the 17th century actress and royal mistress, at the Apollo Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:43AM

Gemma Arterton to Star as an Orange Seller Who Becomes a Star in Nell Gwynn by Mark Shenton and Mattew Blank

Gemma Arterton will return to the West End to star in the transfer of Jessica Swale's Nell Gwynn, about the 17th century actress and royal mistress, at the Apollo Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:54AM
Thursday, November 19, 2015

Kim Cattrall Withdraws from Title Role of London Linda by Robert Viagas and Mark Shenton

American actress Kim Cattrall has withdrawn from the title role in the London production of Linda, citing an unspecified illness.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:30PM
Friday, October 30, 2015

Harry Potter Tickets—What’s Left of Them—Go on General Sale Today by Robert Viagas and Mark Shenton

Having watched nearly seven months' worth of tickets sell out in a matter of two days to people who signed up for pre-sale, producers of the upcoming London stage play Harry Potter a…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:45AM

Tickets to London Phenomenon Harry Potter Now on Sale to the General Public Through May 2017 by Robert Viagas and Mark Shenton

Having watched nearly seven months' worth of tickets sell out in a matter of two days to people who signed up for pre-sale, producers of the upcoming London stage play Harry Potter a…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM

Tickets to London Phenomenon Harry Potter Now on Sale to the General Public Through April 2017 by Robert Viagas and Mark Shenton

Having watched nearly seven months' worth of tickets sell out in a matter of two days to people who signed up for pre-sale, producers of the upcoming London stage play Harry Potter a…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM
Thursday, October 29, 2015

Harry Potter Stage Show Producers Warn Scalpers That Resold Tix Will Not Fly by Robert Viagas and Mark Shenton

Producers of the upcoming London stage play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts I & II are warning ticket buyers that they will not accept any ticket they find has been resold. F…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
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