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Saturday, April 14, 2018

‘Amadeus’ and ‘Cuckoo’s Nest’ director Milos Forman dead at 86 by Associated Press

Czech filmmaker Milos Forman, whose American movies “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” and “Amadeus” won a deluge of Academy Awards, including best director Oscars, died Saturday. H…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 07:51AM
Wednesday, April 11, 2018

Mitzi Shore, whose Los Angeles club was a comedy mecca, dies at 87 by Associated Press

Virtually every major comic from Richard Pryor to Robin Williams to Jerry Seinfeld used the club as a stepping-stone to successful careers.

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 01:59PM
Tuesday, April 10, 2018

Pioneering black choreographer, director Donald McKayle dies by Associated Press

McKayle choreographed works that focused on black life and socially conscious themes such as poverty, homelessness and discrimination.

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 08:55AM
Sunday, April 8, 2018

'Hamilton' wins 7 prizes at Britain's Olivier Awards, and Time's Up wins more support by Associated Press

“Hamilton” took seven trophies including best new musical at British theater's Olivier Awards, where women's rights activists joined stage stars on the red carpet to support the Time's U…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 06:55PM

Winners of the 2018 Olivier theater awards by Associated Press

The winners of the 2018 Olivier Awards, honoring achievement in London theater, opera and dance:

SOURCE: Washington Post at 06:06PM

The Latest: Wet red carpet greets stars at UK theater awards by Associated Press

The Latest on British theater’s Olivier Awards (all times local):

SOURCE: Washington Post at 02:48PM

‘Hamilton’ leads nominations for UK stage Olivier Awards by Associated Press

Women’s rights activists are due to join stage stars on the red carpet at British theater’s Olivier Awards, where “Hamilton” leads the race for trophies with 13 nominations.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 07:12AM

'Hamilton' leads nominations for UK stage Olivier Awards by Associated Press

LONDON — Women's rights activists are due to join stage stars on the red carpet Sunday at British theater's Olivier Awards, where "Hamilton" leads the race for trophies with 13 nomination…

SOURCE: Boston Herald at 01:00AM
Friday, March 23, 2018

Chris Evans may not return as Captain America by Associated Press

The actor who plays Captain America may be ready to hang up his shield.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 07:18AM
Sunday, March 18, 2018

Leonard Bernstein, social activist, is focus of new exhibit by Associated Press

PHILADELPHIA — In October 1979, Leonard Bernstein received a fan letter from a high school humanities teacher. Helen Morgan wrote to the celebrity composer-conductor-pianist in hopes he co…

SOURCE: Boston Herald at 01:00AM
Wednesday, March 14, 2018

Harper Lee estate sues over ‘Mockingbird’ Broadway version by Associated Press

The estate of "To Kill a Mockingbird" author Harper Lee has filed suit over an upcoming Broadway adaptation of the novel.

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 08:50PM
Monday, March 12, 2018

Met Opera fires James Levine over sex abuse allegations by Associated Press

The Metropolitan Opera fired music director emeritus James Levine after an investigation found evidence of sexual abuse and harassment. Levine was suspended by the Met in December pending th…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 05:16PM

Russian actor, stage director Oleg Tabakov dies at 82 by Associated Press

Oleg Tabakov, a Russian actor and theater director who for decades was one of the most revered figures in Russia’s theater and film communities, has died. He was 82.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:42PM
Wednesday, March 7, 2018

Slobodan Milošević musical divides audiences in Kosovo by Associated Press

Lift: Slobodan Show, directed by Kosovan Serb Nenad Todorović, aims to treat the “last Serbian taboo”A musical about the late Serbian leader Slobodan Milošević was staged in Kosovo on…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:56AM
Tuesday, March 6, 2018

‘Hamilton’ leads race with 13 Olivier Awards nominations by Associated Press

The West End production of “Hamilton” leads the field for Britain’s biggest theater awards, the Oliviers.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 04:18PM

Tony-award winning actress injured; daughter killed in wreck by Associated Press

Authorities say the 4-year-old daughter of a Tony-award winning actress was killed along with a 1-year-old friend when a driver slammed into them on a Brooklyn street.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 01:12PM
Thursday, March 1, 2018

Sean Lavery, former New York City Ballet star, dies at 61 by Associated Press

New York City Ballet dancer Sean Lavery, whose career was cut short when he was diagnosed with a spinal tumor, has died at age 61.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 03:04PM

Harvey Schmidt, who co-created ‘The Fantasticks,’ dies at 88 by Associated Press

His death on Wednesday was confirmed by Dan Demello, a publicist for the Off-Broadway show.

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 02:05PM
Friday, February 23, 2018

Nanette Fabray, star of stage, screen and TV's 'One Day at a Time,' dies at 97 by Associated Press

The actress, who starred in the 1980s sitcom 'One Day at a Time' died Thursday.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 10:11PM

HBO releases trailer, premiere date for Joe Paterno biopic by Associated Press

Al Pacino stars as late Penn State football coach Joe Paterno.

SOURCE: pagesix.com at 05:36PM
Wednesday, February 21, 2018

Wonder Woman and Luke Skywalker expected at the Oscars by Associated Press

Wonder Woman and Luke Skywalker will be at the Academy Awards — or at least the actors who play them onscreen.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 09:33AM

The Latest: ‘Wonder Woman,’ ‘I, Tonya’ costumes celebrated by Associated Press

The Latest on the Costume Designers Guild Awards (all times local):

SOURCE: Washington Post at 07:24AM
Friday, February 16, 2018

Investigation clears former NYC Ballet leader Peter Martins by Associated Press

A two-month investigation has found no verifiable sexual harassment or physical abuse by former New York City Ballet leader Peter Martins.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:33AM
Wednesday, February 14, 2018

Truly best in show: Westminster winner making Broadway debut by Associated Press

America’s new top dog is set to become best in a Broadway show.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 09:42PM

Katharine McPhee joining the cast of Broadway’s ‘Waitress’ by Associated Press

It'll mark the former "Smash" star's Broadway debut.

SOURCE: pagesix.com at 10:13AM
Monday, February 12, 2018

Betty Buckley to star in ‘Hello, Dolly!’ tour; Chicago run expected by Associated Press

The 'Cats' and 'Eight Is Enough' actress said she was 'in rapture' watching Bette Midler in the Broadway production.

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 07:03PM
Sunday, February 11, 2018

Patrick Stewart recites Shakespeare at Sci-Tech Awards by Associated Press

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — Patrick Stewart was so inspired by the inventors and inventions being honored by the motion picture academy Saturday night that he offered a spontaneous recitation…

SOURCE: Boston Herald at 01:00AM
Sunday, February 4, 2018

Swiss ballet competition showcases young dancers’ skills by Associated Press

Eight young dancers have emerged from an annual competition in Switzerland with ballet scholarships.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:48AM
Saturday, February 3, 2018

Lady Gaga cancels European, South American tour dates due to 'severe pain' by Associated Press

The singer previously postponed her European shows in September after being taken to hospital in Rio de Janeiro suffering from “severe physical pain.”     &#…

SOURCE: USA Today at 05:59AM
Friday, January 26, 2018

'Death of Stalin': Russian police visit Moscow movie theater showing banned comedy by Associated Press

On Friday, Moscow police showed up at PIoner Theater, which had defied an official ban on the satirical comedy 'Death of Stalin.'        

SOURCE: USA Today at 11:28AM
Thursday, January 25, 2018

David Copperfield voices support for #MeToo after accusation by Associated Press

Copperfield's statement makes reference to a since-debunked allegation of sexual misconduct made against him by a different woman in 2007.

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 04:49PM

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