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Tuesday, September 13, 2016

A Charged Title. A Canceled Show. Now a Cal State Official Resigns. by Andrew R. Chow

Michele Roberge resigned after the administration of California State University, Long Beach, canceled a performance of "N*W*C," which focuses on race.

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Horton Foote Prize Goes to 2 Playwrights by Andrew R. Chow

Jordan Harrison won for outstanding new play for "Marjorie Prime" and Zayd Dohrn won for promising new play for "The Profane," which will have its premiere in March.

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Sunday, September 4, 2016

The Playwright Lindsey Ferrentino Wins the Kesselring Prize by Andrew R. Chow

Ms. Ferrentino won for her play "Ugly Lies the Bone," a New York Times Critics' Pick.

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Thursday, September 1, 2016

Producer Scott Sanders to Direct Westfield Entertainment by Andrew R. Chow

The Tony-winning Broadway producer will oversee theater, food and fashion projects at the Westfield malls.

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Tuesday, August 30, 2016

#Ham4Ham Shows to End on Wednesday by Andrew R. Chow

The popular mini-concert series tied to the musical "Hamilton" will retire, at least temporarily, after the performance on Wednesday.

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Monday, August 22, 2016

British Production of 'Sweeney Todd' to Set Up Shop Off Broadway by Andrew R. Chow

The show, which originated in a London pie shop in 2014, will arrive at the Barrow Street Theater in February.

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Wednesday, August 17, 2016

Laura Benanti to Make Café Carlyle Debut by Andrew R. Chow

Laura Benanti will perform songs from across her career; the season also includes Judy Collins and Christine Ebersole.

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Sunday, July 31, 2016

Toronto Theater Company to Present Festival Off Broadway by Andrew R. Chow

The Soulpepper Theater Company will stage new plays and musicals at the Pershing Square Signature Center in the summer of 2017.

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Thursday, July 28, 2016

Three Longtime 'Sesame Street' Cast Members Are Let Go by Andrew R. Chow

Bob McGrath, Emilio Delgado and Roscoe Orman were all part of "Sesame Street" for more than 40 years.

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Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Lewis Black to Perform on Broadway This Election Season by Andrew R. Chow

The comedian will perform a one-man stand-up set centered on politics.

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Wednesday, June 15, 2016

'She Loves Me' to Be Streamed Live, a Broadway First by Andrew R. Chow

The musical, which stars Laura Benanti, Zachary Levi and Jane Krakowski, was nominated for eight Tony Awards.

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Monday, May 23, 2016

'God of Vengeance' to Be Presented in Yiddish by Andrew R. Chow

The New Yiddish Rep will produce a staged reading of "God of Vengeance," the subject of the current play "Indecent," for two performances in June.

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Sunday, May 15, 2016

Rhinebeck Writers Retreat Awards Summer Residencies by Andrew R. Chow

This year's crop of musical writers includes Brian Crawley and Adam Gwon.

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Monday, May 9, 2016

Outer Critics Circle Honors 'She Loves Me' and 'Long Day's Journey Into Night' by Andrew R. Chow

"She Loves Me" garnered four awards and "Long Day's Journey" three.

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Sunday, May 8, 2016

Rattlestick Names Daniella Topol Artistic Director by Andrew R. Chow

Ms. Topol, who recently directed "Ironbound" at Rattlestick, will take over the theater company.

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Sunday, May 1, 2016

Lortel Awards Celebrate 'Guards at the Taj,' 'The Robber Bridegroom' by Andrew R. Chow

The Lortel Awards, which celebrates Off Broadway works, announced its winners on Sunday.

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Sunday, April 17, 2016

Vineyard Theater Announces Season by Andrew R. Chow

The theater will host a new John Kander musical as well as a premiere from Nicky Silver.

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Monday, April 11, 2016

Vassar's Powerhouse Season to Include Taylor Mac by Andrew R. Chow

Taylor Mac, Josh Radnor and Santino Fontana will present new works this summer.

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Friday, April 8, 2016

Matthew Broderick to Star in Revival of 'Shining City' by Andrew R. Chow

The Irish Repertory Theater production of this work by Conor McPherson starts previews on May 17 and opens on June 9.

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Sunday, April 3, 2016

Oscar Isaac to Play Hamlet in 2017 by Andrew R. Chow

The actor will play the Shakespeare's melancholy Danish prince in a 2017 production by Theater for a New Audience.

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Sunday, March 27, 2016

Emily Schwend Wins Yale Drama Award by Andrew R. Chow

She will receive a $10,000 award for her play "Utility."

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Tuesday, March 22, 2016

ArtsBeat: 'Curious Incident' to Close in September by Andrew R. Chow

The stage adaptation of Mark Haddon's novel will have played 800 regular performances when it finishes its run.

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Monday, March 14, 2016

ArtsBeat: Primary Stages Season to Include Adaptation of Rankine's 'Citizen' by Andrew R. Chow

The season will also include a revival of Horton Foote's "The Roads to Home."

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Tuesday, March 8, 2016

ArtsBeat: Radiohead Tribute Coming to Café Carlyle From Lena Hall and Michael C. Hall by Andrew R. Chow

Lena Hall and Michael C. Hall, who performed in "Hedwig and the Angry Inch," will present "Radiohead: Obsessed" at Café Carlyle in Manhattan.

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Monday, February 29, 2016

Clubbed Thumb's Summerworks Festival Announces Lineup by Andrew R. Chow

Julia Jarcho, Ethan Lipton and Eric Dufault will present plays at Summerworks.

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ArtsBeat: Derek Hough to Play Gene Kelly Role in 'Singin' in the Rain' on Broadway by Andrew R. Chow

The two-time Emmy winner will make a splash on Broadway next January as the lead in the ThéÃ¢tre du ChÃ¢telet's production.

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Wednesday, February 17, 2016

ArtsBeat: Diane Lane to Honor Elizabeth Swados With a Grant for Arts Educators by Andrew R. Chow

The actress Diane Lane pays tribute to Elizabeth Swados, the composer, writer and director.

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Monday, February 1, 2016

ArtsBeat: Hal Prince Withdraws From 'The Band's Visit,' and David Cromer Will Direct by Andrew R. Chow

Schedule conflicts are cited as Mr. Prince withdraws as the director of "The Band's Visit."

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Monday, January 11, 2016

David Bowie to Be Honored at Carnegie Hall by Andrew R. Chow

David Bowie will be honored at a tribute concert at Carnegie Hall featuring the Roots and Cyndi Lauper.

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Tuesday, December 15, 2015

Leslie Uggams Drops Out of Off-Broadway's 'Dot' by Andrew R. Chow

She will take a recurring role on the Fox television series "Empire" instead.

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Monday, December 14, 2015

ArtsBeat: Public Theater Announces 'Twelfth Night' Musical by Andrew R. Chow

Kwame Kwei-Armah and Shaina Taub are spearheading a musical adaptation of "Twelfth Night."

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