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Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Met to present controversial 'Klinghoffer' opera by Associated Press

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 10:59AM
Monday, October 6, 2014

Geoffrey Holder, director and actor, dies at 84 by Associated Press

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 02:42PM
Sunday, October 5, 2014

Russian theater director Lyubimov dies at 97 by Associated Press

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 11:48AM
Thursday, September 18, 2014

Comedy, tragedy mingle for Shakespeare at Fenway by Associated Press

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 02:05PM
Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Rift emerges over Broadway's honoring Joan Rivers by Associated Press

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 12:53PM
Monday, September 8, 2014

Michael C. Hall to be 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch' by Associated Press

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 01:46PM
Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Metropolitan Opera reaches deal with stagehands by Associated Press

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 09:34AM
Monday, August 4, 2014

Touring 'Hamlet' finds a stop at United Nations by Associated Press

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 11:59AM
Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Musical of film 'Rocky' knocked down on Broadway by Associated Press

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 10:32PM

Tupac musical Holler If Ya Hear Me closing after just 17 shows due to poor sales by Associated Press

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

SOURCE: National Post (Canada) at 09:17AM
Monday, July 14, 2014

Tupac Shakur musical to close Sunday on Broadway by Associated Press

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 09:22PM
Tuesday, July 8, 2014

'Kinky Boots' star prepares for high-kicking tour by Associated Press

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 08:39AM
Monday, July 7, 2014

Film 'Black Orpheus' to be adapted for Broadway by Associated Press

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 08:20PM
Tuesday, July 1, 2014

Play of 'The War of the Roses' coming to Broadway by Associated Press

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 07:23AM
Thursday, June 26, 2014

Lindsay Lohan to make stage debut in London by Associated Press

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 03:18PM
Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Max Crumm to star in 'The Fantasticks' by Associated Press

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 05:41AM
Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Rose Byrne to make Broadway debut this fall by Associated Press

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 03:43PM
Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Met Opera cancels 'Klinghoffer' simulcast by Associated Press

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 08:22AM
Tuesday, June 17, 2014

'Harry Potter' star Rupert Grint aims for Broadway by Associated Press

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 01:43PM

Madonna attends preview of Tupac B'way musical by Associated Press

NEW 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 12:01AM
Monday, June 16, 2014

James Franco to make stage directing debut by Associated Press

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 01:02PM
Monday, June 9, 2014

Tony night had humor, music and a hopping host by Associated Press

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 06:12AM
Sunday, June 8, 2014

Bryan Cranston scoops Tony award for best actor in Broadway debut by Associated Press

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 11:01PM

'All The Way' wins the Tony Award for best play by Associated Press

NEW 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 10:00PM
Saturday, June 7, 2014

The Tony Awards will be a knockout _ literally by Associated Press

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 10:48AM
Thursday, June 5, 2014

Matthew Broderick and Nathan Lane to reunite on Broadway by Associated Press

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 03:11AM
Tuesday, June 3, 2014

Julia Stiles slated for off-Broadway NYC role by Associated Press

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 02:25PM
Saturday, May 31, 2014

'Jesus Christ Superstar' cancels American tour by Associated Press

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 11:14AM
Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Bradley Cooper, Kevin Bacon to be at Tony Awards by Associated Press

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 12:29PM
Tuesday, May 20, 2014

First lady to tout role of arts education program by Associated Press

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 10:05AM
Monday, May 12, 2014

Tyne Daly's Broadway team reunites after 25 years by Associated Press

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