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Monday, June 12, 2017

Intimate, wrenching 'Evan Hansen' takes top honors at Tonys by Associated Press

NEW YORK — An intimate, heart-wrenching musical about loneliness, teen angst and suicide in the age of hyperconnectivity capped its unlikely journey to Broadway smash by winning top honor…

SOURCE: Boston Herald at 01:00AM

Outsider tale ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ proves popular with Tony Award voters by Associated Press

The musical and star Ben Platt are honored, and winner Bette Midler outlasts the orchestra in her own acceptance speech.

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 12:58AM

Companies end sponsorship over Trump killing scene in Shakespeare play by Associated Press

Delta Airlines and Bank of America dropped varying degrees of sponsorship of the Public Theater's "graphic staging."

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 12:20AM
Sunday, June 11, 2017

The Latest: ‘Hello, Dolly!’ wins Tony for musical revival by Associated Press

The Latest on the Tony Awards (all times local):

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:36PM
Friday, June 9, 2017

Without 'Hamilton' buzz, Tonys to put on brave face Sunday by Associated Press

NEW YORK — Last year at the Tony Awards, a rabid interest in "Hamilton" stemmed a three-year slide in viewership. This year, there's a new host, an old home and hope that a starry list of…

SOURCE: Boston Herald at 01:00AM
Thursday, June 8, 2017

Kevin Spacey tight-lipped about his plans as host of Tony Awards by Associated Press

He's been spending the last few weeks seeing Broadway shows to spark ideas and goes backstage to congratulate the various casts.

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 12:02PM
Sunday, June 4, 2017

‘Wonder Woman’ becomes biggest blockbuster ever directed by a woman by Associated Press

“Wonder Woman” conquered milestones and movie myths at North American theaters, where the Patty Jenkins-directed superhero film powered its way to a $100.5 million debut this wee…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 02:04PM
Saturday, June 3, 2017

Ariana Grande visits injured Manchester fans in hospital by Associated Press

The surprised young fans injured at her May 22 show ahead of Sunday's benefit.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 12:50PM
Tuesday, May 23, 2017

Dina Merrill, heiress and actress, dies at 93 by Associated Press

NEW YORK — Dina Merrill, the rebellious heiress who defied her super-rich parents to become a movie star, often portraying stylish wives or “the other woman,” has died at age 93.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 12:03PM
Sunday, May 21, 2017

Ailing Lena Dunham cancels six-city Lenny Live tour by Associated Press

The "Girls" co-creator says surgery and physical therapy to treat endometriosis caused "the greatest amount of physical pain I've ever experienced."

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 03:33PM
Monday, May 15, 2017

Marvel Universe LIVE!: Superheroes save the day in new show by Associated Press

ELLENTON, Fla. — There's a moment at the outset of the new Marvel Universe Live! Age of Heroes show when Spider-Man enters from backstage and zigzags around the theater.It still takes the…

SOURCE: Boston Herald at 01:00AM
Friday, May 12, 2017
Thursday, May 4, 2017

'Harry Potter' will make Broadway jump in spring 2018 by Associated Press

NEW YORK — The stage play "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" has become London's theater event of the year. Now Broadway will shortly be under its spell, too.Producers said Thursday that…

SOURCE: Boston Herald at 01:00AM
Tuesday, May 2, 2017

The Latest: ‘Natasha, Pierre’ leads Tony Award nods by Associated Press

The Latest on the Tony Award nominations (all times local):

SOURCE: Washington Post at 09:24AM

The Latest: 'Natasha, Pierre' leads Tony Award nods by Associated Press

NEW YORK — The Latest on the Tony Award nominations (all times local):8:33 a.m."Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812," a sung-through musical that dramatizes a 70-page melodrama …

SOURCE: Boston Herald at 01:00AM

Select list of nominees for 2017 Tony Awards by Associated Press

NEW YORK — Select nominations for the 2017 Tony Awards, announced Tuesday.Best Musical: "Come From Away," ''Dear Evan Hansen," ''Groundhog Day The Musical," ''Natasha, Pierre & The Gr…

SOURCE: Boston Herald at 01:00AM
Sunday, April 30, 2017

Hundreds brave LA heat in hope of getting ‘Hamilton’ tickets by Associated Press

Theater fans braved blazing temperatures as they lined up on Hollywood Boulevard in the hopes of snagging tickets for the Los Angeles run of the Broadway smash “Hamilton.”

SOURCE: Washington Post at 07:02PM
Thursday, April 27, 2017

James Earl Jones honored with lifetime achievement Tony by Associated Press

Jones will receive the Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre on June 11.

SOURCE: pagesix.com at 03:33PM

James Earl Jones to get Tony Award for lifetime achievement by Associated Press

Two-time Tony Award winner James Earl Jones will soon get a third — for lifetime achievement.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 02:54PM

Latvia grants citizenship to dancer Mikhail Baryshnikov by Associated Press

Latvia has granted citizenship to ballet dancer and choreographer Mikhail Baryshnikov in honor of the U.S. citizen who was born in the Baltic nation when it was part of the Soviet Union.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 08:02AM
Monday, April 24, 2017

Croatian police prevent nationalists from disrupting play by Associated Press

Croatian police have intervened to stop a group of extreme nationalists from disrupting a controversial play that contains scenes of nudity and rape.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 05:02PM
Saturday, April 22, 2017

Stage version of 'Frozen' casts 2 Broadway veterans by Associated Press

NEW YORK • The upcoming stage adaptation of “Frozen” has found its sisters Anna and Elsa — they’ll be played by Broadway veterans Patti Murin and Cassie Levy.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 02:06AM
Tuesday, April 18, 2017

Prince William speaks with Lady Gaga on mental health by Associated Press

Prince William released a video in which he speaks with the pop superstar in a FaceTime call.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 06:03AM
Monday, April 17, 2017

Injured ‘Groundhog Day’ star well enough for opening night by Associated Press

Producers of the Broadway show said the musical will open Monday night with star Andy Karl once again leading the cast despite tweaking his knee.

SOURCE: pagesix.com at 01:54PM

Andy Karl will lead Broadway’s ‘Groundhog Day’ opening by Associated Press

Producers of the Broadway show “Groundhog Day” said the musical will open Monday night with star Andy Karl once again leading the cast despite having to miss the previous show after twea…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 01:18PM

Stage version of 'Frozen' musical casts 2 Broadway veterans by Associated Press

NEW YORK — The upcoming stage adaptation of "Frozen" has found its sisters Anna and Elsa — they'll be played by two Broadway veterans in Patti Murin and Cassie Levy.Disney Theatrical Pr…

SOURCE: Boston Herald at 01:00AM
Thursday, April 13, 2017

Charlie Murphy, Chappelle's Show star, dies aged 57 by Associated Press

Brother of Eddie Murphy, who turned his encounters with Hollywood’s great and good into much-loved TV skits, has diedCharlie Murphy, the older brother of Eddie Murphy and a comic performer…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:02AM
Tuesday, April 11, 2017

Panic! at the Disco’s Brendon Urie heads to Broadway by Associated Press

Brendon Urie is about to make his Broadway stage debut in "Kinky Boots."

SOURCE: pagesix.com at 12:54PM
Monday, April 10, 2017

Winners of London's 2017 Olivier stage awards by Associated Press

LONDON — The winners of the 2017 Olivier Awards, honoring achievement in London theater, opera and dance:New Play: "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child"New Musical: "Groundhog Day"New Comedy…

SOURCE: Boston Herald at 01:00AM
Sunday, April 9, 2017

The Latest: “Harry Potter” play has magic touch at Oliviers by Associated Press

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

SOURCE: Washington Post at 02:48PM

Harry Potter play hopes for magic at Olivier stage awards by Associated Press

Producers of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” hope the play will work its magic at British theater’s Olivier Awards , where it’s nominated in 11 categories including best new play.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 06:06AM