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Friday, February 8, 2019

Russian actor, stage director Sergei Yursky dies at 83 by Associated Press

Sergei Yursky, a renowned Russian film and stage actor, who has been widely recognized as one of the most talented actors of his generation, has died

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:42AM
Sunday, January 27, 2019

An actor in Fox's 'Rent' is injured and the show wasn't live by Associated Press

Brennin Hunt, who plays the role of rocker Roger Davis, broke his right foot during rehearsal.

SOURCE: Boston Globe at 09:31AM
Wednesday, January 23, 2019

A stage musical inspired by Michael Jackson's life and music is heading for Broadway by Associated Press

A stage musical inspired by Michael Jackson's life and music will premiere in Chicago later this year before heading to Broadway in 2020.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 08:18PM

Michael Jackson musical to premiere in Chicago before Broadway by Associated Press

“Don’t Stop ’Til You Get Enough” will begin pre-Broadway performances at Chicago’s Nederlander Theatre on Oct. 29 and run through Dec. 1.

SOURCE: pagesix.com at 02:41PM
Tuesday, January 15, 2019

Unknown Rachel Zegler is Maria in Spielberg’s ‘West Side’ by Associated Press

Steven Spielberg has cast an unknown 17-year-old from New Jersey to play Maria in his remake of “West Side Story”

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:54AM
Monday, January 14, 2019

Lin-Manuel Miranda: Shakespeare theater fire ‘heartbreaking’ by Associated Press

Investigators are seeking the cause of a fire that destroyed the historic American Shakespeare Theatre in Connecticut

SOURCE: Washington Post at 04:42PM
Friday, January 11, 2019

Aretha Franklin biopic starring Jennifer Hudson lands director Liesel Tommy by Associated Press

The director was nominated for a Tony Award for directing the 2016 Broadway production of “Eclipsed” starring Lupita Nyong’o.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 04:32PM
Thursday, January 10, 2019

Aretha Franklin biopic moves ahead with director and writer by Associated Press

The long-gesticulating Aretha Franklin biopic “Respect” is going ahead with stage director Liesel Tommy set to direct

SOURCE: Washington Post at 04:32PM
Friday, December 28, 2018

Ariana Grande cancels Las Vegas performance due to 'unforeseeable health reasons' by Associated Press

Ariana Grande was scheduled to perform at The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, but the pop star is now backing out due to "health reasons."       …

SOURCE: USA Today at 01:57PM

Report: Actor Frank Adonis, known for ‘Goodfellas,’ has died by Associated Press

Frank Adonis, an actor best known for his roles in Martin Scorcese films including “Goodfellas,” “Raging Bull” and “Casino,” has died

SOURCE: Washington Post at 07:48AM
Thursday, December 20, 2018

Peter Masterson, actor, writer and filmmaker, dead at 84 by Associated Press

Actor-playwright Peter Masterson, who co-wrote Tony-winning musical “’he Best Little Whorehouse in Texas,’ has died

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:24PM
Monday, December 17, 2018

Missouri State Capitol completes mural restoration project by Associated Press

"It's something that is a legacy really for the future, for those who come after us."

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 10:04PM

'Tonight Show' to air episode in Puerto Rico with 'Hamilton' by Associated Press

Jimmy Fallon's "Tonight Show" will air an episode from Puerto Rico including an exclusive performance with Lin-Manuel Miranda his "Hamilton" role.       &…

SOURCE: USA Today at 09:41PM
Thursday, November 29, 2018

Museum sells 22 of 40 pieces, some Rockwell, to pay bills by Associated Press

PITTSFIELD, Mass. • The Massachusetts museum that drew international condemnation for its decision to raise money by selling dozens of works of art, including two by Norman Rockwell , says…

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 10:24PM
Wednesday, November 28, 2018

Ariana Grande to debut up close and personal four-part docu-series on YouTube by Associated Press

Ariana Grande is giving fans an up close look at her musical life through a new documentary series on YouTube.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 02:30PM
Thursday, November 22, 2018

19-year-old Yorkshire Terrier retires from ‘The Nutcracker’ by Associated Press

After more than 125 performances in “The Nutcracker” in Providence, a 19-year-old Yorkshire Terrier named Archie is leaving the stage

SOURCE: Washington Post at 09:06AM
Monday, November 12, 2018

Correction: Lin-Manuel Miranda story by Associated Press

Correction: Lin-Manuel Miranda story

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:54PM
Sunday, November 11, 2018

Lin-Manuel Miranda and Carrie Mae Weems to converse Dec. 4 by Associated Press

“Hamilton” playwright Lin-Manuel Miranda and prize-winning visual artist Carrie Mae Weems are set for a public chat next month

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:42PM
Wednesday, November 7, 2018

Trial for acclaimed theater director opens in Russia by Associated Press

The fraud trial of arguably Russia’s best-known contemporary theater and film director has opened in Moscow

SOURCE: Washington Post at 04:06AM
Monday, October 29, 2018

Actress tells Australian court she heard Rush’s career over by Associated Press

Award-winning actress Judy Davis has told a court that she had heard talk in the film industry that Oscar-winner Geoffrey Rush’s career was finished after he was accused of inappropriate b…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 07:42AM
Tuesday, October 23, 2018

‘Black Panther’ costume designer to receive career award by Associated Press

Ruth E. Carter, the creator of the stunning costumes of “Black Panther” and numerous other Hollywood films, will receive the career achievement award at next year’s Costume Designers G…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 01:04PM
Thursday, October 4, 2018

Laurie Metcalf, John Lithgow to play Hillary, Bill Clinton on Broadway by Associated Press

Laurie Metcalf and John Lithgow are poised to star as Hillary Clinton and former President Bill Clinton in a new Broadway play.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 06:04PM

Laurie Metcalf, John Lithgow to play Bill, Hillary Clinton by Associated Press

“Roseanne” star Laurie Metcalf and John Lithgow of “The Crown” are poised to star as Hillary Clinton and former President Bill Clinton in a new Broadway play

SOURCE: Washington Post at 02:06PM
Wednesday, October 3, 2018

Scientists find a frozen, scrawny dwarf planet nicknamed the Goblin by Associated Press

Its orbit is so stretched out that it takes 40,000 years to circle the sun.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 03:18PM

Missouri artist Thomas Hart Benton's hellish visions of World War II on display in Columbia, Mo. by Associated Press

At a time when artists were subsidized to create war propaganda, Missouri-born Benton crafted a series that showed war's horrors.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 10:04AM
Thursday, September 27, 2018

Jon Stewart hands out free lunch to construction workers by Associated Press

Comedian and former “Daily Show” host Jon Stewart surprises construction workers at a New Jersey performing arts theater with a free lunch

SOURCE: Washington Post at 01:54PM
Thursday, September 20, 2018

Arthur Mitchell, trailblazing US ballet dancer, dies at 84 by Associated Press

Dancer broke barriers for African Americans in the 1950s in leading roles with the New York City Ballet Arthur Mitchell, who broke barriers for African Americans in the 1950s as a dancer wit…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:54AM
Saturday, September 15, 2018

2 dancers fired by NYC Ballet over nude photo accusations by Associated Press

Two dancers have been fired from the New York City Ballet amid accusations that they were part of a ring of male dancers who inappropriately shared nude photos and videos of women

SOURCE: Washington Post at 01:48PM
Wednesday, September 12, 2018

Iran detains pair over A Midsummer Night's Dream production by Associated Press

Director and theatre manager held after trailer showed male and female actors dancingIranian authorities have detained two artists over a theatre production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream.Sh…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:06PM

German theater company’s Ibsen play canceled in China by Associated Press

A German theater company is ending a tour of China early after a theater canceled two showings of Henrik Ibsen’s “An Enemy of the People.”

SOURCE: Washington Post at 09:06AM

Warner Bros. distances itself from 'A Star Is Born' producer Jon Peters by Associated Press

Warner Bros., which produced and will release "A Star Is Born" next month, said it was contractually bound to credit Jon Peters.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 08:35AM

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