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Wednesday, November 1, 2017

‘This Is Us’ name-checks Christian Bale instead of Kevin Spacey by Associated Press

In the wake of the Harvey Weinstein scandal, actor Anthony Rapp alleged Spacey made sexual advances toward him in 1986.

SOURCE: pagesix.com at 05:35PM
Monday, October 30, 2017

Steppenwolf’s Gary Sinise named Rose Parade grand marshal by Associated Press

This year's parade theme is "Making a Difference."

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 02:49PM
Tuesday, October 24, 2017

Robert Guillaume, star of 'Soap, 'Benson,' 'Lion King' and 'Sports Night,' dies at 89 by Associated Press

Guillaume, 89, won two Emmys and played everything from the Phantom of the Opera to an animated monkey in 'The Lion King.'        

SOURCE: USA Today at 05:09PM
Monday, October 16, 2017

Veteran British actor Roy Dotrice dies aged 94 by Associated Press

The family of veteran British actor Roy Dotrice says he has died in his London home. He was 94.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 08:33AM
Friday, October 13, 2017

Mandela exhibit opens at Clinton Library in Little Rock by Associated Press

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. • Photographs commissioned by the Nelson Mandela Foundation along with a re-creation of the former South African president’s prison cell highlight a temporary exhibit a…

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 08:24PM
Saturday, October 7, 2017

Play depicting American patriot Thomas Paine comes home by Associated Press

Fiery American patriot Thomas Paine is returning — in spirit— to the Boston hall where he and the other founding fathers planted the seeds of revolution.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:24AM
Wednesday, October 4, 2017

Tom Brokaw, Colson Whitehead among new 'Library Lions' by Associated Press

NEW YORK — Pulitzer Prize-winning novelists Michael Chabon and Colson Whitehead, former NBC anchorman Tom Brokaw, Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden and theater director Robert Wilson all…

SOURCE: Boston Herald at 01:00AM
Thursday, September 28, 2017

James Norton to star in UK premiere of play ‘Belleville’ by Associated Press

James Norton and Imogen Poots are set to play American newlyweds in Paris in the British premiere of U.S. playwright Amy Herzog’s acclaimed “Belleville.”

SOURCE: Washington Post at 02:06PM

Jason Mraz is heading to Broadway by Associated Press

The "I'm Yours" singer will make his Broadway debut starting Nov. 3.

SOURCE: pagesix.com at 12:24PM
Monday, September 25, 2017

‘Rent’ live special coming to TV in January by Associated Press

The musical will air Jan. 27, with casting details to be announced.

SOURCE: pagesix.com at 06:02PM

Fox sets Jan. 27 airdate for live 'Rent' broadcast by Associated Press

Broadway musical will be Fox network's live telecast        

SOURCE: USA Today at 04:42PM

US-based actor Jan Triska dies after fall from Prague bridge by Associated Press

Jan Triska, an actor who moved to the U.S. after being banned by the Czechoslovak Communist regime, has died, more than a day after he fell from Prague’s iconic Charles Bridge. He was 80.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 06:54AM
Thursday, September 21, 2017

Tavis Smiley stage production to showcase last year of King’s life by Associated Press

"Death of a King: A Live Theatrical Experience" is based on Smiley's 2014 book of the same title.

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 02:46PM
Monday, September 18, 2017

Lady Gaga postpones European leg of world tour by Associated Press

The six-week part of the Joanne World Tour was set to kick off in Barcelona on Sept. 21.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 05:45AM
Friday, September 15, 2017

Springsteen, Schumer among celebs headed to Broadway this fall by Associated Press

If your upcoming travel plans include New York, here's a look at some of the highlights of the first half of the 2017-18 Broadway season.

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 03:00PM
Wednesday, September 13, 2017

Lauren. Ralph Lauren. Designer conjures 007 in opulent show by Associated Press

As Fashion Week drew to a close, Ralph Lauren threw a runway show unmatched in its opulence, bringing 300 guests to his private suburban garage, where they sipped champagne and watched model…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 01:12PM
Thursday, September 7, 2017

Acclaimed UK production of ‘Angels in America’ heads to NY by Associated Press

Britain’s National Theatre says its acclaimed production of “Angels in America” is heading to Broadway.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:24PM
Wednesday, August 30, 2017

Bruce Springsteen extends his Broadway concerts into February by Associated Press

His five-show-a-week stand at the Walter Kerr Theatre begins previews Oct. 3 ahead of an Oct. 12 opening at the intimate 960-seat venue.

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 05:57PM
Tuesday, August 29, 2017

‘The Elephant Man’ playwright Bernard Pomerance dies at 76 by Associated Press

"The Elephant Man" was based on a true story and has been frequently revived since its 1979 New York debut.

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 04:49PM
Sunday, August 27, 2017

Germans petition for release of Russian theater director by Associated Press

Two German theater figures are calling on Russian authorities to drop a criminal investigation of a Russian director who has been put under house arrest for allegedly embezzling government f…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 01:54PM
Wednesday, August 23, 2017

Tony-winning ‘Annie’ writer Thomas Meehan dies at 88 by Associated Press

Meehan's other shows include "Young Frankenstein" with Brooks, "Cry-Baby" with O'Donnell, "Elf" with Bob Martin, "Chaplin" with Christopher Curtis, "Bombay Dreams" with Meera Syal and the mu…

SOURCE: pagesix.com at 01:54PM
Tuesday, August 22, 2017

Thomas Meehan, Tony-winning story writer of ‘Annie,’ dies by Associated Press

Meehan wrote the books for three shows that ran over 2,000 performances on Broadway: "Annie," "The Producers" and "Hairspray."

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 06:25PM
Sunday, August 20, 2017

Dick Gregory, pioneering US comedian and activist, dies aged 84 by Associated Press

Gregory used his humour to break racial barriers in the 1960s and even ran for president in 1968Dick Gregory, the black comedian who broke down racial barriers in the 1960s and used humour t…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:48AM
Saturday, August 19, 2017

Polish-US writer Janusz Glowacki dies at 78 by Associated Press

The wife of renowned Polish-U.S. playwright and screenwriter Janusz Glowacki says he has died at 78.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:48AM
Wednesday, August 9, 2017

Bruce Springsteen to perform a series of Broadway concerts by Associated Press

The singer-songwriter will intersperse songs from his career with readings from his memoir for Springsteen on Broadway, at the Walter Kerr theatreBruce Springsteen said on Wednesday that he …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:48AM
Tuesday, August 8, 2017

Maya Rudolph to star in ‘A Christmas Story’ live musical by Associated Press

She will play the mother of 9-year-old Ralphie Parker.

SOURCE: pagesix.com at 03:12PM

Acclaimed singer and actress Barbara Cook has died at 89 by Associated Press

Meredith Willson's "The Music Man" was Cook's biggest Broadway hit, opening in December 1957 and running for more than 1,300 performances.

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 12:11PM
Monday, August 7, 2017

Amy Schumer joins Steve Martin’s Broadway show by Associated Press

The actress and comedian will star in Martin's four-person comedy "Meteor Shower" starting in November.

SOURCE: pagesix.com at 11:24AM
Thursday, August 3, 2017

Broadway, ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ star Tom Wopat accused of groping co-star by Associated Press

The actor pleaded not guilty to indecent assault and battery and drug charges in Waltham, Massachusetts.

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 03:05PM

‘Harry Potter’ actor Robert Hardy dies at 91 by Associated Press

Hardy portrayed Minister of Magic Cornelius Fudge in the "Harry Potter" film franchise.

SOURCE: pagesix.com at 01:26PM

Harry Potter play’s London leads heading to Broadway by Associated Press

The lead actors from the acclaimed London production of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” are boarding the Hogwarts Express for Broadway.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 06:33AM

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