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Thursday, January 5, 2017

Harry Potter producer Sonia Friedman tops theater power list by Associated Press

The producer who brought the magic of Harry Potter to the London stage has been named the most influential figure in British theater.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:06AM
Tuesday, January 3, 2017

Ryan Gosling: Debbie Reynolds inspired ‘La La Land’ cast by Associated Press

Ryan Gosling says the late Debbie Reynolds served as an “inspiration” to the cast and crew of his critically-acclaimed musical “La La Land.”

SOURCE: Washington Post at 06:54AM
Sunday, January 1, 2017

Bruce Willis, Demi Moore donate Idaho theater to troupe by Associated Press

Actors Bruce Willis and Demi Moore have donated the Liberty Theatre in downtown Hailey to a local theater company.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 03:24PM
Wednesday, December 28, 2016

Veteran Broadway actor George S. Irving dies by Associated Press

NEW YORK — Actor George S. Irving, who won a Tony Award starring with Debbie Reynolds in the musical "Irene" and appeared in the original Broadway production of "Oklahoma," died Monday at …

SOURCE: Boston Herald at 01:00AM
Saturday, December 24, 2016

AP Photos: Creating the world in shadows in Milan by Associated Press

Shadows are not just something fleeting for the dancers of the American company Catapult as they perform in Italy this Christmas.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 07:24AM
Thursday, December 22, 2016

Deal set to stage ‘Mockingbird’ play in author’s hometown by Associated Press

A deal has been reached to continue staging the annual dramatic production of “To Kill a Mockingbird” in the Alabama hometown of author Harper Lee.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 06:12PM
Tuesday, December 20, 2016

Several costumes stolen from ‘The Nutcracker’ are returned by Associated Press

The Grinch who stole the Nutcracker’s mask and the Sugar Plum Fairy’s tutu from a Rhode Island warehouse has had a change of heart.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 07:24PM
Saturday, December 17, 2016

Tina Turner's life and songs inspire stage musical by Associated Press

LONDON • Simply the best news for Tina Turner fans: The music legend’s life and songs are headed for the stage.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 06:04PM
Thursday, December 1, 2016

Tony-winning play ‘The Humans’ to close in January by Associated Press

“The Humans,” Stephen Karam’s play about a fractious family’s holiday get-together, will soon be clearing its plates. The show will have its last Broadway performance on Jan. 15.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 04:54PM
Tuesday, November 29, 2016

AP PHOTOS: Cutting-edge contemporary dance comes to Belarus by Associated Press

Cutting-edge contemporary dance has shaken up the sleepy city of Vitebsk in the eastern European nation of Belarus.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:54PM

Goat, bed among works in major Robert Rauschenberg show by Associated Press

Paintings, prints, sculptures and a taxidermy goat are on display in the first posthumous retrospective devoted to pop-art pioneer Robert Rauschenberg.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:42AM
Saturday, November 19, 2016

Donald Trump takes to Twitter, demands apology from 'Hamilton's' Aaron Burr for insulting Mike Pence by Associated Press

President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday demanded an apology from the cast member who gave Mike Pence an onstage earful from about equality.

SOURCE: Cleveland.com at 10:25AM
Monday, October 31, 2016

World’s oldest active theater actor Zeldin dies at 101 by Associated Press

The wife of Russian actor Vladimir Zeldin, who has been described as the world’s oldest working actor, says that he has died in Moscow. He was 101.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 05:42AM

Jennifer Holliday enjoys 'a new lease on life' on Broadway by Associated Press

NEW YORK — At the Broadway musical "The Color Purple," you can see a powerful tale of redemption and empowerment. That's not just the show — it's also the story of one of the actresses.J…

SOURCE: Boston Herald at 01:00AM
Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Acclaimed British director Howard Davies has died at age 71 by Associated Press

Award-winning British theater director Howard Davies has died. He was 71.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:24AM
Tuesday, October 25, 2016

Glenn Close in 'Sunset Boulevard' to land on Broadway by Associated Press

NEW YORK — Glenn Close just can't get enough of Norma Desmond. The "Fatal Attraction" star will take her new crack at the aging silent film star from the musical "Sunset Boulevard" to Broa…

SOURCE: Boston Herald at 01:00AM
Tuesday, October 18, 2016

Russian city cancels ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ after protest by Associated Press

A theater in one of Russia’s largest cities has cancelled a planned performance of the musical “Jesus Christ Superstar” following protests by an organization of conservative Orthodox C…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 04:08PM

Mandy Gonzalez steps into 'a dream role' in 'Hamilton' by Associated Press

NEW YORK — The night Mandy Gonzalez made her triumphant debut in "Hamilton" on Broadway, there was a special guest in the audience cheering her on: a Jedi Master, in fact.Mark Hamill came …

SOURCE: Boston Herald at 01:00AM
Thursday, October 13, 2016

The ANSA news agency and Italy’s premier say Nobel-prize-winning playwright Dario Fo has died. He was 90 by Associated Press

The ANSA news agency and Italy’s premier say Nobel-prize-winning playwright Dario Fo has died. He was 90.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 04:56AM
Tuesday, October 11, 2016

Court: ‘Who’s on First’ can remain in theatric production by Associated Press

An appeals court says producers of a Broadway play can use Abbott and Costello’s famous “Who’s on First” routine over objections by the comedy duo’s heirs.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 01:08PM

The next guy to play Shakespeare on Broadway is Adam Pascal by Associated Press

NEW YORK — With "Something Rotten!" now counting down the days until its run on Broadway ends, it's time to call in musical theater's top closer — Adam Pascal.Pascal, last seen on Broad…

SOURCE: Boston Herald at 01:00AM
Wednesday, October 5, 2016

Chinese hit ballet ‘Raise the Red Lantern’ goes to Manila by Associated Press

The National Ballet of China is bringing its acclaimed “Raise the Red Lantern” ballet to the Philippines this month under a cultural exchange program that officials said Wednesday has re…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 05:50AM
Sunday, October 2, 2016

Lady Gaga to introduce new album in dive bars, not arenas by Associated Press

LOS ANGELES — Lady Gaga is choosing the intimacy of dive bars over arenas to showcase songs from her new album, “Joanne.” She’ll appear at a handful of bars beginning thi…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 03:56PM
Tuesday, September 27, 2016

Michael Grandage to direct Frozen on Broadway by Associated Press

The award-winning British director is set to take the reins of the stage adaptation of the blockbuster Disney movie, set to land on New York stage in 2018Some changes are coming in the kingd…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:03AM

Stage version of 'Frozen' musical changes its director by Associated Press

NEW YORK — Some changes are coming in the kingdom of Arendelle: Tony Award-winning director Michael Grandage has been officially unveiled to helm the upcoming stage musical "Frozen."Alex …

SOURCE: Boston Herald at 01:00AM
Friday, September 23, 2016

J.K. Rowling: Harambe isn't part of Harry Potter universe by Associated Press

Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling has clarified that slain Ohio gorilla, Harambe, is not a part of her fictional universe.A new feature on Rowling's Pottermore website allows users to find ou…

SOURCE: Boston Herald at 01:00AM
Thursday, September 22, 2016

Ramin Karimloo to star in musical 'Anastasia' on Broadway by Associated Press

NEW YORK — Ramin Karimloo, who played the title role in "The Phantom of the Opera" in London and Jean Valjean in the latest Broadway reboot of "Les Miserables," is going into another epic…

SOURCE: Boston Herald at 01:00AM

George Takei musical 'Allegiance' will be broadcast in Dec. by Associated Press

NEW YORK — If you weren't able to catch George Takei's musical "Allegiance" on Broadway, here's another chance — at your local movie theater.Fathom Events will broadcast a digital recor…

SOURCE: Boston Herald at 01:00AM
Friday, September 16, 2016

Edward Albee, Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? playwright, dies aged 88 by Associated Press

The three-time Pulitzer-winning playwright challenged theatrical convention through sharp-tongued humor and dark themesThree-time Pulitzer prize-winning playwright Edward Albee has died in s…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:06PM

NYC museum invites viewers to use 18-karat gold toilet by Associated Press

NEW YORK • A New York City museum is offering visitors a chance to sit on a golden throne, but only in private.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 01:15PM

'Virginia Woolf' playwright Edward Albee dies at age 88 by Associated Press

NEW YORK — Three-time Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Edward Albee, who challenged theatrical convention in masterworks such as "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" and "A Delicate Balance…

SOURCE: Boston Herald at 01:00AM