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Wednesday, April 24, 2013

'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

Disney's 'Jungle Book' Readies for Chicago Bow by David Rooney

World-premiering at the Goodman Theatre, Mary Zimmerman's production stars 10-year-old newcomer Akash Chopra as "man cub" Mowgli.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:00PM
Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Here Lies Love: Theater Review by David Rooney

The rise and fall of infamous Filipina first lady Imelda Marcos gets visionary musical treatment courtesy of David Byrne, with a big-beat assist from Fatboy Slim.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:30PM

The Trip to Bountiful: Theater Review by David Rooney

Cicely Tyson stars alongside Cuba Gooding Jr., Vanessa Williams and Condola Rashad in the Broadway revival of Horton Foote's beloved 1953 American classic.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:00PM
Monday, April 22, 2013

The Testament of Mary: Theater Review by David Rooney

Fiona Shaw portrays the title figure as a solitary woman, years after her son's crucifixion, in Colm Toibin's audacious fictional rumination on the grieving mother behind the iconic image.re…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:00PM
Friday, April 19, 2013

Elaine Stritch: Shoot Me: Tribeca Review by David Rooney

Alec Baldwin, Tina Fey, James Gandolfini, Nathan Lane, Cherry Jones and others reflect on the unique talents of the Broadway veteran in Chiemi Karasawa's intimate documentary.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:00PM

Jane Lynch to Sing 'Little Girls' on 'Glee' by David Rooney

Prior to Lynch stepping into the role of Miss Hannigan in the current Broadway revival of "Annie," Sue Sylvester will croon the orphanage den mother's bilious serenade on the Fox series.read…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 04:41PM
Thursday, April 18, 2013

Orphans: Theater Review by David Rooney

Alec Baldwin, Ben Foster and Tom Sturridge cause sparks to fly in Daniel Sullivan's electrifying Broadway production of the Lyle Kessler play.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:00PM

Steven Pasquale to Star in 'Bridges of Madison County' Musical by David Rooney

The former series regular on FX's "Rescue Me" will step into the Clint Eastwood role in the adaptation's world premiere run at this summer's Williamstown Theatre Festival.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 04:34PM
Wednesday, April 17, 2013

The Assembled Parties: Theater Review by David Rooney

Jessica Hecht, Judith Light and Jeremy Shamos star in Richard Greenberg's new play about a secular Jewish family in Manhattan at the close of the 20th century.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:00PM
Tuesday, April 16, 2013

The Big Knife: Theater Review by David Rooney

Bobby Cannavale, Marin Ireland and Richard Kind star in the Broadway revival of Clifford Odets' 1949 drama set against the corrupt backdrop of studio-system Hollywood.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:00PM
Monday, April 15, 2013

The Nance: Theater Review by David Rooney

Nathan Line stars as the title figure, a burlesque performer in 1930s New York, who specializes in campy clowning, in Douglas Carter Beane's seriocomedy.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:00PM

'Disgraced' Honored With 2013 Pulitzer Prize for Drama by David Rooney

Ayad Akhtar's play was seen in an Off Broadway production for Lincoln Center Theater that starred Aasif Mandvi, of "The Daily Show With Jon Stewart."read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:38PM

'Breakfast at Tiffany's' to End Broadway Run by David Rooney

The latest stage adaptation of Truman Capote's novella, starring Emilia Clarke of HBO's "Game of Thrones" as Holly Golightly, will close after being slammed by critics.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:45PM

Christine Baranski Heads Cast of 'On Your Toes' by David Rooney

The star of "The Good Wife" will appear in the Encores! staging of the 1936 Rodgers and Hart show, the first to integrate classical ballet into a Broadway musical.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:56AM
Sunday, April 14, 2013

Motown: The Musical: Theater Review by David Rooney

Berry Gordy's whirlwind chronicle of the barrier-breaking Detroit music empire that spawned Diana Ross, Michael Jackson and countless other greats opens on Broadway with massive advance box …

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:00PM
Thursday, April 11, 2013

Matilda: Theater Review by David Rooney

After winning a record seven Olivier Awards in London, the musical adaptation of Roald Dahl's beloved children's novel reaches Broadway with all of its considerable magic intact.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:00PM

Jon Bernthal Returns to the Stage in 'Small Engine Repair' by David Rooney

The former star of AMC's "The Walking Dead" will appear Off Broadway in the fall in John Pollono's play about burnouts in a New Hampshire mechanic's shop.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 04:42PM
Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Jeff Buckley Musical Headed to Broadway? by David Rooney

Titled "The Last Goodbye," the "Romeo and Juliet" adaptation using tunes by the late singer-songwriter will be produced at the Old Globe in San Diego, a frequent tryout venue for shows with …

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 04:34PM

Mary-Louise Parker Returns to Broadway in 'Snow Geese' by David Rooney

In-demand director Daniel Sullivan will stage the world-premiere drama by Sharr White, who had a hit this season with "The Other Place."read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:01PM
Monday, April 8, 2013

'Hands on a Hardbody' Bows Out on Broadway by David Rooney

After dividing critics and failing to find a New York audience, the country-rock heartland musical will play its final performance on April 13.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:29PM
Friday, April 5, 2013

Daniel Craig, Rachel Weisz, Rafe Spall to Star in 'Betrayal' on Broadway by David Rooney

Ten-time Tony Award winner Mike Nichols will direct the revival of Harold Pinter's 1978 drama, being produced by Scott Rudin in a limited engagement later this year.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:24AM
Thursday, April 4, 2013

Kinky Boots: Theater Review by David Rooney

Grammy winner Cyndi Lauper makes her debut as a musical-theater composer with this stage adaptation of the 2005 Miramax movie about a struggling British shoe factory.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:00PM

Theater Review: ‘Buyer & Cellar,’ With Michael Urie, at Rattlestick by David Rooney

Barbra Streisand’s vast underground display of collectibles makes a delicious target for satire in Jonathan Tolins’s “Buyer & Cellar,” a one-man show starring Michael Urie.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:01PM
Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Jake Gyllenhaal, America Ferrera and Vanessa Redgrave Among Lortel Award Nominees by David Rooney

"The Piano Lesson" and "Murder Ballad" lead the play and musical fields, respectively, in nominations for the 28th annual Off Broadway honors.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 06:19PM
Monday, April 1, 2013

Lucky Guy: Theater Review by David Rooney

Tom Hanks makes his Broadway debut in Nora Ephron's posthumously premiering final play--a decidedly non-rom-com tribute to gritty New York. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:00PM

Orlando Bloom and Condola Rashad to Play 'Romeo and Juliet' on Broadway by David Rooney

David Leveaux will direct the production, marking the first time Shakespeare's tragedy of star-crossed lovers has been seen on Broadway in 36 years.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:15PM

Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Sutton Foster to Unveil Tony Nominations by David Rooney

Contenders for the 67th Annual Tony Awards will be announced April 30 from the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:35AM
Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Gorillaz Opera 'Monkey' to Make New York Debut by David Rooney

The multimedia theater piece by Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett will open this summer's Lincoln Center Festival, which also includes shows from John Malkovich and Sinead O'Connor.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 04:26PM

Broadway Comeback Planned for 'Gigi' by David Rooney

The Lerner and Loewe musical set in Belle Epoque Paris will be staged in a new adaptation, targeted for the 2013-14 theater season.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:44PM
Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Crystal Bowersox Sets Broadway Date as Patsy Cline by David Rooney

The "American Idol" season nine finalist will star as the country music legend in "Always... Patsy Cline," beginning performances in July.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:35PM

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