Wednesday, October 15, 2014
NEW YORK — When the Metropolitan Opera announced in February that it would present John Adams' "The Death of Klinghoffer" this fall, there was, as Peter Gelb recalls it, "absolutely no re…
SOURCE: Boston Herald at 10:59AMMonday, October 6, 2014
NEW YORK — Geoffrey Holder, a Tony Award-winning director, actor, painter, dancer and choreographer who during an eclectic show business career led the groundbreaking show "The Wiz" to Bro…
SOURCE: Boston Herald at 02:42PMSunday, October 5, 2014
MOSCOW — Soviet and Russian actor and director Yuri Lyubimov, founder of Moscow's renowned Taganka Theater, which he led for more than four decades, has died at age 97.During the 1980s, Ly…
SOURCE: Boston Herald at 11:48AMThursday, September 18, 2014
BOSTON — Five centuries after William Shakespeare wrote "Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown," the Boston Red Sox have been deposed as World Series champions, bouncing from last place…
SOURCE: bostonherald.com at 02:05PMTuesday, September 9, 2014
NEW YORK — Joan Rivers will be memorialized by the dimming of Broadway's lights, after all. But just some of them.The Broadway League, which represents theater owners and producers, said …
SOURCE: bostonherald.com at 12:53PMMonday, September 8, 2014
NEW YORK — Michael C. Hall's next step is going to be gender bending one — the former "Dexter" star will play the rock chanteuse at the center of "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" on Broadway…
SOURCE: bostonherald.com at 01:46PMWednesday, August 20, 2014
NEW YORK — New York City's Metropolitan Opera reached a deal early Wednesday with its stagehands and said it expects to avert a lockout by reaching agreements with the remaining unions.Th…
SOURCE: bostonherald.com at 09:34AMMonday, August 4, 2014
NEW YORK — A two-year global tour of William Shakespeare's powerful "Hamlet" has landed in a building known for hosting its own drama — the United Nations.A Shakespeare's Globe productio…
SOURCE: bostonherald.com at 11:59AMTuesday, July 15, 2014
NEW YORK — The Broadway musical "Rocky" is hanging up its gloves after being battered at the box office.Producers said Tuesday that the show will play its final performance at the Winter G…
SOURCE: bostonherald.com at 10:32PMTupac Shakur fans, keep ya head up: The Broadway musical Holler If Ya Hear Me that uses songs from one of hip-hop's greatest artists is closing after less than two months
SOURCE: National Post (Canada) at 09:17AMMonday, July 14, 2014
NEW YORK — Tupac Shakur fans, keep ya head up: The Broadway musical "Holler If Ya Hear Me" that uses songs from one of hip-hop's greatest artists is closing after less than two months.Pro…
SOURCE: bostonherald.com at 09:22PMTuesday, July 8, 2014
NEW YORK — Kyle Taylor Parker is going from backup dancer to leading man — but staying in 6-inch heels.The performer who has been in "Kinky Boots" since it made its debut in Chicago in 2…
SOURCE: bostonherald.com at 08:39AMMonday, July 7, 2014
NEW YORK — With all eyes on Brazil and the World Cup, Broadway is getting into the act with plans to adapt the Oscar-winning film "Black Orpheus" for the stage.Producers said Monday that …
SOURCE: bostonherald.com at 08:20PMTuesday, July 1, 2014
NEW YORK — One of the darkest views of a marriage is coming to Broadway from a producing couple who are enjoying a long, sunny marriage.Producers Jay and Cindy Gutterman said Monday they p…
SOURCE: bostonherald.com at 07:23AMThursday, June 26, 2014
LONDON — Lindsay Lohan is heading for the London stage — in a play about the hysteria of Hollywood.Producers announced Thursday that Lohan will make her professional stage debut in Sept…
SOURCE: bostonherald.com at 03:18PMWednesday, June 25, 2014
NEW YORK — Max Crumm, who played Danny Zuko in the latest edition of "Grease" on Broadway, will next tackle the longest-running musical in the world.Crumm will play the lead male role in "…
SOURCE: bostonherald.com at 05:41AMTuesday, June 24, 2014
NEW YORK — James Earl Jones is getting some help with his revival of "You Can't Take It With You" — Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Rose Byrne and Tony Award nominee Annaleigh Ashford hav…
SOURCE: bostonherald.com at 03:43PMWednesday, June 18, 2014
NEW YORK — The Metropolitan Opera has canceled plans for a global simulcast to cinemas of John Adams' "The Death of Klinghoffer" amid objections it could stir anti-Semitic sentiments.The …
SOURCE: bostonherald.com at 08:22AMTuesday, June 17, 2014
NEW YORK — Producers of Terrence McNally's Broadway-bound revival of "It's Only a Play" have added a little "Harry Potter" magic — Rupert Grint.Grint, who played Ron Weasley in the Pott…
SOURCE: bostonherald.com at 01:43PMNEW YORK — One of Tupac Shakur's old friends celebrated his birthday by seeing a new play inspired by his music.Madonna attended a preview of "Holler If Ya Hear Me" in New York City on Mo…
SOURCE: bostonherald.com at 12:01AMMonday, June 16, 2014
NEW YORK — James Franco is adding another notch to his expansive resume — stage director.Rattlestick Playwrights Theater said Monday that Franco will direct Robert Boswell's world premi…
SOURCE: bostonherald.com at 01:02PMMonday, June 9, 2014
NEW YORK — Hugh Jackman hopping his way into the theater, Neil Patrick Harris licking the eyeglasses of Samuel L. Jackson. A little history, and a slew of genuinely heartfelt speeches. Th…
SOURCE: bostonherald.com at 06:12AMSunday, June 8, 2014
Breaking Bad star wins for his portrayal of Lyndon Johnson as Audra McDonald sets record with her sixth acting awardBreaking Bad star Bryan Cranston continued his stellar streak by winning a…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:01PMNEW YORK — Robert Schenkkan's "All The Way" has won the Tony Award for best play.Starring Bryan Cranston, the play focuses on President Lyndon B. Johnson's first year in office and explore…
SOURCE: bostonherald.com at 10:00PMSaturday, June 7, 2014
NEW YORK — The competition at the Tony Awards is fierce every year, but this time promises to be positively brutal: A fight will actually break out onstage.Sunday's telecast will feature …
SOURCE: bostonherald.com at 10:48AMThursday, June 5, 2014
The pair known for their hugely popular double act in The Producers are to return to the stage with It's Only A PlayNathan Lane and Matthew Broderick will be back together again on Broadway …
SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:11AMTuesday, June 3, 2014
NEW YORK — Julia Stiles is returning to the New York stage in a quirky little comedy about a one-night-stand that has long-term implications.The Cherry Lane Theatre said Tuesday the star …
SOURCE: bostonherald.com at 02:25PMSaturday, May 31, 2014
NEW YORK — A new arena version of "Jesus Christ Superstar" starring punk legend John "Johnny Rotten" Lydon and Michelle Williams of Destiny's Child has abruptly cancelled its 54-city tour…
SOURCE: bostonherald.com at 11:14AMTuesday, May 27, 2014
NEW YORK — Broadway and Hollywood stars will help add some glamour to this year's Tony Awards, with appearances expected by Bradley Cooper, Kevin Bacon, Clint Eastwood, Maggie Gyllenhaal,…
SOURCE: bostonherald.com at 12:29PMTuesday, May 20, 2014
WASHINGTON — Count on singing and dancing, maybe even a few magic tricks, when the curtain goes up Tuesday on the very first White House talent show.Michelle Obama and the President's Com…
SOURCE: bostonherald.com at 10:05AMMonday, May 12, 2014
NEW YORK — Twenty-five years ago while doing "Gypsy," Tyne Daly met a special group of people backstage.One was Valerie Gladstone, her dresser. Another was Geordie Sheffer, who did her mak…
SOURCE: bostonherald.com at 10:47AM 
