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Friday, September 26, 2014

Wig In a Box! Original Hedwig Wig Now Up for Bidding Through Tits of Clay Pledge Campaign by Carey Purcell

Tits of Clay, the band that accompanies the stars of Hedwig and the Angry Inch onstage at the Belasco Theatre, recently launched a PledgeMusic campaign to bring fans an EP of covers and orig…

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The Trip to Bountiful, With Cicely Tyson, Blair Underwood and Vanessa Williams, Opens Tonight in LA by Carey Purcell

The Center Theatre Group engagement of the Tony-nominated Broadway revival of Horton Foote's The Trip to Bountiful opens Sept. 26 following previews that began Sept. 17.

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Thursday, September 25, 2014

Sara Bareilles and Cyndi Lauper Create Inspiring “Truly Brave” Mash-Up for Kids Battling Cancer (Vid by Carey Purcell

Sara Bareilles and Cyndi Lauper have collaborated with "The Today Show" anchor Hoda Kotb on "Project Truly Brave," a musical effort to help children fighting cancer.

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Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley Will Host Post-Show Talkbacks at TX Premiere of Unbroken Circle by Carey Purcell

The Texas premiere of Unbroken Circle, the family drama by James Wesley, will be presented at the Woodlawn Theatre in San Antonio.

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Patrick Wilson Joins Matthew Fox in Cannibal Thriller “Bone Tomahawk” by Carey Purcell

Patrick Wilson, known for playing romantic leading roles as well as the occasional action hero, has been cast in the drama "Bone Tomahawk," Deadline.com reports.

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Wednesday, September 24, 2014

World Premiere of A.R. Gurney’s Love and Money to Play Westport and Off-Broadway by Carey Purcell

The Westport County Playhouse and the Signature Theatre will co-present the world premiere of Love and Money, a new work by prolific playwright A.R. Gurney about family and inheritance.

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“God That’s Good!” Watch Emma Thompson Sing “The Worst Pies in London” in Sweeney Todd by Carey Purcell

Opera star Bryn Terfel, who performed the title role in the New York Philharmonic production of Stephen Sondheim's Sweeney Todd, had difficulty keeping the casting of Academy Award-w…

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Don Juan In Hell, The God Projekt, Allegro and More Honored at NYIT Awards by Carey Purcell

The New York Innovative Theatre Foundation, which celebrates Off-Off-Broadway, presented its annual awards Sept. 22 at Mason Hall at the Baruch Performing Arts Center.

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Elisabeth Moss, Robert Redford and Cate Blanchett Will Seek “Truth” in Political Thriller by Carey Purcell

Elisabeth Moss, who will star in the Broadway revival of The Heidi Chronicles in early 2015, has been cast in the political drama "Truth," co-starring with Robert Redford and C…

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Billy Carter, Peter Maloney and James Russell Star in Port Authority, Beginning Today by Carey Purcell

Irish Repertory Theatre begins its 27th season by presenting Port Authority, Conor McPherson's story of three Irish men, with performances beginning Sept. 24 prior to an official opening…

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Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Tyne Daly, Marin Ireland, Jay O. Sanders and More Will Honor Estelle Parsons at Cherry Lane Gala Oct by Carey Purcell

The Cherry Lane Theatre will celebrate its 90th anniversary Oct. 6 with a gala event featuring a starry lineup of performers and presenters.

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Citizens Protest Met Opera’s Production of The Death of Klinghoffer by Carey Purcell

Operagoers attending the opening-night production of The Marriage of Figaro at the Metropolitan Opera were greeted by more than 1,000 protestors at Lincoln Center Plaza who had gathered …

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“Game of Thrones” Star Peter Dinklage Will Star in Crime Drama “The Thicket” by Carey Purcell

Peter Dinklage, who stars as Tyrion Lannister on "Game of Thrones," has been cast in the period film "The Thicket," according to Deadline.com.

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Casting Society of America Will Honor “Into the Woods” Director Rob Marshall by Carey Purcell

The Casting Society of America's Artios Awards, honoring excellence in casting for TV, theatre, new media and short film, will honor director and choreographer Rob Marshall as well as ca…

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TV Stars and a Tony Nominee Will Read From a Celebrity Autobiography Oct. 20 by Carey Purcell

Celebrity Autobiography, the comedy show featuring actors reading excerpts from stars' books, will feature a starry lineup in its Oct. 20 show, including "Orange is the New Black&qu…

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LA Stage Alliance Ovation Award Nominees Include Geffen Playhouse, La Mirada and More by Carey Purcell

Productions of Stupid F*cking Bird, The Country House and Floyd Collins, as well as Wait Until Dark and Les Misérables, are among the nominees for the LA Stage Alliance Ovation Awards,…

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Riding the Midnight Express with Billy Hayes Begins at Barrow Street Sept. 24 by Carey Purcell

Riding the Midnight Express with Billy Hayes, a one-man show that recounts the true story of escaping prison, begins performances at the Barrow Street Theatre Sept. 24.

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Riding the Midnight Express with Billy Hayes Begins at Barrow Street Sept. 23 by Carey Purcell

Riding the Midnight Express with Billy Hayes, a one-man show that recounts the true story of escaping prison, begins performances at the Barrow Street Theatre Sept. 23.

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Groundbreaking, “X-Rated” Drama Killing of Sister George Begins First New York Revival in 30 Years T by Carey Purcell

TACT/The Actors Company Theatre presents the groundbreaking drama The Killing of Sister George, which explores sexual identity, power and politics in a changing world, beginning Sept. 23.

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Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett’s New Album “Cheek To Cheek,” Featuring “Anything Goes,” Released Sept. 2 by Carey Purcell

"Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga: Cheek To Cheek," a new album featuring classic jazz standards in both vocal duets and solo performance, is released on Streamline/Columbia/Interscope R…

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Monday, September 22, 2014

NYIT Awards, Celebrating Off-Off-Broadway, Are Presented Today by Carey Purcell

The New York Innovative Theatre Foundation, which celebrates Off-Off-Broadway, presents its annual awards Sept. 22 at Mason Hall at the Baruch Performing Arts Center.

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NYC Barnes and Noble Celebrates Fiddler on the Roof Tonight by Carey Purcell

Barnes and Noble celebrates the 50th anniversary of Fiddler on the Roof Sept. 22 at 7 PM.

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Sunday, September 21, 2014

Marjorie Prime, With Lois Smith, Opens at Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum Sept. 21 by Carey Purcell

Marjorie Prime, a new play by Jordan Harrison about a woman whose memory is fading, officially opens at the Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles, CA, Sept. 21 following previ…

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Uncle Vanya, Story of “Agony, Ecstasy and Absurdity,” Opens at Pearl Theatre Company Tonight by Carey Purcell

Anton Chekhov's Uncle Vanya officially opens at the The Pearl Theatre Company Sept. 21 following previews that began Sept. 9.

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Thursday, September 18, 2014

Tim Rice to Receive BMI Icon Honor by Carey Purcell

Sir Tim Rice, a prolific, Tony-winning lyricist whose career spans several decades, has been named an icon of Broadcast Music, Inc.

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Broadcast Music, Inc. Will Honor Sir Tim Rice by Carey Purcell

Sir Tim Rice, a prolific, Tony-winning lyricist whose career spans several decades, has been named an icon of Broadcast Music, Inc.

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Jeremy Jordan Will “Break Character” in October by Carey Purcell

"Jeremy Jordan: Breaking Character," featuring stage and screen star Jeremy Jordan performing songs that have defined his career, will be presented by the Levi Strauss Foundation O…

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Heléne Yorke Will Bring My Blossom Dearie to 54 Below with Special Guest Nikki M. James by Carey Purcell

Heléne Yorke, last seen on Broadway as the ambitious aspiring performer Olive Neal in Bullets Over Broadway, will present Heléne Yorke: My Blossom Dearie at 54 Below Se…

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Jonathan Cake Joins Zach Gilford and Jennifer Carpenter in New USA Drama by Carey Purcell

Jonathan Cake, who has appeared on Broadway in the classic dramas Medea and Cymbeline, will appear in the new USA drama "Stanistan," according to Deadline.com.

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“The Music Man” Is a Family Affair: Shirley Jones Begins Concert Tour With Son Patrick Cassidy Tonig by Carey Purcell

Shirley Jones, who starred in the film of Meredith Willson's "The Music Man" as Marian Paroo, returns to the musical in a concert production, co-starring with her son Patri…

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Barrett Wilbert Weed, Nick Blaemire and More Are Found at Atlantic Theater Company, Beginning Tonigh by Carey Purcell

The world-premiere production of Found, the original musical inspired by found letters and notes, begins at the Atlantic Theater Company's Linda Gross Theater Sept. 18.

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Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
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Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
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