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Thursday, May 23, 2013

Ethan Coen to Premiere First Full-Length Play, 'Women or Nothing,' Off Broadway by David Rooney

The comedy follows the warmly received Cannes competition premiere of the Coen Brothers' latest feature, "Inside Llewyn Davis."read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:00PM

'Little Miss Sunshine' Musical to Open Off Broadway by David Rooney

The stage version of the Oscar-winning 2006 Fox Searchlight sleeper hit will debut in the fall at New York's Second Stage Theatre.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:03AM
Friday, May 17, 2013

'Mad Men's' Vincent Kartheiser to Take on 'Pride and Prejudice' by David Rooney

The star will spend his summer hiatus playing the iconic Mr. Darcy from Jane Austen's famous work at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:41PM
Thursday, May 16, 2013

Jessica Hecht on ‘The Assembled Parties’ by David Rooney

In “The Assembled Parties,” Jessica Hecht is playing a role the playwright Richard Greenberg wrote with her in mind.    

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:00AM
Friday, May 10, 2013

Tony Awards Campaigning Kicks Into High Gear by David Rooney

No gift baskets allowed but plenty of politicking as plays like the Tom Hanks starrer "Lucky Guy" and musicals like "Matilda" pull out all the stops to win voters' hearts.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:00AM
Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Neil Patrick Harris Back for Fourth Turn as Tony Awards Host? by David Rooney

The news has not been officially confirmed, but theater community buzz indicates the return of Harris, an Emmy winner for two of his previous gigs as frontman of Broadway's big night.read mo…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:52PM

Carla Gugino and Peter Grosz to Star Off Broadway in 'A Kid Like Jake' by David Rooney

Caroline Aaron and Michelle Beck also appear in the LCT3 world premiere of Daniel Pearle's play about the concerned parents of a precocious child.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:41PM

The Beatles' 'Let It Be' to Hit Broadway by David Rooney

The multimedia concert experience follows "Rain," "Backbeat" and Cirque du Soleil's "Love" as an attempt to harness the Fab Four's musical legacy onstage for contemporary audiences.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:42PM
Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Cherry Jones to Star Off Broadway in 'When We Were Young and Unafraid' by David Rooney

After returning to Broadway in the fall in "The Glass Menagerie," the two-time Tony winner will head the cast of Sarah Treem's world premiere play.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:00PM
Monday, May 6, 2013

Alec Baldwin's 'Orphans' Ends Broadway Run Early by David Rooney

The Tony-nominated revival, which cast Ben Foster after Shia LaBeouf exited amid controversy, will close six weeks ahead of schedule due to tepid box office.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:15PM

Billy Crudup Returns to Broadway in Pinter/Beckett Double-Bill by David Rooney

Shuler Hensley also has joined the repertory cast of "No Man's Land" and "Waiting for Godot," with previously announced leads Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:28PM
Sunday, May 5, 2013

'Piano Lesson,' 'The Whale' Dominate Lortel Awards by David Rooney

The musical "Dogfight" and solo show "All the Rage" also took top prizes at the leading honors for Off Broadway theater, in a ceremony hosted by Aasif Mandvi and Maura Tierney.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:23PM
Saturday, May 4, 2013

Scott Rudin Dresses Down NY Times Theater Reporter by David Rooney

In a Saturday ad, the producer makes no secret of his irritation at the Times' coverage of his decision to close the Broadway play "The Testament of Mary."read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 06:31PM
Friday, May 3, 2013

Colin Quinn Gets 'Unconstitutional' Off Broadway by David Rooney

The former "Saturday Night Live" regular follows his 2010 Broadway hit, "Long Story Short," with a new standup show reflecting on the formation of our national character.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 07:52PM

'Matilda,' 'Vanya' Take NY Drama Critics Honors by David Rooney

Echoing their status as Tony frontrunners, the Roald Dahl musical adaptation and playwright Christopher Durang's contemporary Chekhov riff won the venerable organization's top awards by a wi…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:38PM

'Jekyll & Hyde' Makes Early Broadway Exit by David Rooney

After taking a critical bashing and scoring zero in this year's Tony Award nominations, the Frank Wildhorn musical starring Constantine Maroulis and Deborah Cox will cut short its scheduled …

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:53PM
Thursday, May 2, 2013

'Lucky Guy' Recoups on Broadway by David Rooney

Playing to capacity houses since the start of previews, the late Nora Ephron's posthumously produced play starring Tom Hanks shifts into profit after only eight weeks.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:23PM

Horton Foote Play 'The Old Friends' to Get Posthumous World Premiere by David Rooney

Michael Wilson will direct the Off Broadway production for Signature Theatre, starring Betty Buckley, Hallie Foote and Lois Smith.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:31PM
Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Carole King's 'Beautiful' Sets San Francisco Bow by David Rooney

The Broadway-bound musical about the life and career of the singer-songwriter will begin performances Sept. 24 at the Curran Theatre.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:02PM
Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Tony-Nominated 'Testament' Bows Out Early by David Rooney

Despite landing a spot on the best play shortlist, Colm Tobin's theatrical monologue starring Fiona Shaw as the mother of Jesus will end its Broadway run on Sunday.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 05:51PM

Tony Award Nominations Analysis: A Wide-Open Race by David Rooney

"Matilda" vs. "Kinky Boots," "Lucky Guy" vs. Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike" -- the competition for Broadway's top honors this season will be especially heated.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:09AM
Monday, April 29, 2013

The Rascals Follow Broadway With U.S. Tour by David Rooney

The concert/bio-musical hybrid reuniting the popular 1960s American blue-eyed soul band will kick off its road trip May 24 in Hollywood, Fla.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 06:59PM

Author-Activist Larry Kramer to Receive Tony Award Honors by David Rooney

The playwright behind the classic AIDS crisis drama "The Normal Heart" will be the fourth recipient of the Isabelle Stevenson Award, recognizing a member of the theater community for his or …

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 06:18PM

Blythe Danner, Sarah Jessica Parker to Star in Amanda Peet's Playwriting Debut by David Rooney

Titled "The Commons of Pensacola," the Manhattan Theatre Club Off Broadway presentation will begin performances in October, directed by Lynne Meadow.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:48PM

Jennifer Westfeldt Returns to New York Stage by David Rooney

The Tony-nominated actress will star as a brilliant adventurer seeking acceptance into an exclusive British old-boys' circle in Nell Benjamin's play "The Explorers Club."read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:02PM
Sunday, April 28, 2013

'Rocky' Musical Headed to Broadway by David Rooney

Presented by Stage Entertainment USA and Sylvester Stallone, the musical will begin performances at the Winter Garden Theatre in February.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 07:08PM
Friday, April 26, 2013

'Matilda' Quartet Scoops Early Tony Honors by David Rooney

The four young actresses alternating in the title role on Broadway of the Roald Dahl musical adaptation have been tagged to receive special recognition on awards night.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 04:16PM
Thursday, April 25, 2013

Pippin: Theater Review by David Rooney

Stephen Schwartz and Roger O. Hirson's 1972 rites-of-passage musical about a medieval prince returns to Broadway in an elaborate circus-themed revival.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:30PM

Cherry Jones and Zachary Quinto to Star in 'Glass Menagerie' on Broadway by David Rooney

The production of Tennessee Williams' classic 1944 drama was first seen earlier this year at the American Repertory Theatre in Cambridge, Mass.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:28PM
Wednesday, April 24, 2013

I'll Eat You Last: A Chat With Sue Mengers: Theater Review by David Rooney

Back on Broadway after 33 years' absence, Bette Midler slips into the caftan of 1970s Hollywood superagent Sue Mengers to dish in John Logan's single-character portrait.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:00PM

'Nice Work If You Can Get It' Quits Broadway by David Rooney

The Tony-winning Gershwin musical, which originally starred Matthew Broderick and Kelli O'Hara, will play its final performance June 15.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 06:40PM

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