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Monday, January 7, 2013

Sheryl Crow's 'Diner' Musical Delays Broadway Service by David Rooney

The stage musical adaptation of the 1982 MGM film has been postponed from its scheduled spring opening to a fall target.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:48AM
Thursday, January 3, 2013

Theater Review: Ben Rimalower’s ‘Patti Issues,’ at the Duplex Cabaret Theater by David Rooney

“Patti Issues,” Ben Rimalower’s solo show, is much more than any ordinary young gay man’s account of his obsession with a Broadway legend.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:20PM
Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Broadway House Records Smashed in Bountiful Holiday Week by David Rooney

Among several productions that broke records in their respective theaters, "Wicked" reset the Broadway high for a weekly gross with $2,947,172, while "The Lion King," "The Book of Mormon" an…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 05:40PM
Thursday, December 27, 2012

Broadway Dims Its Lights in Memory of Charles Durning, Jack Klugman by David Rooney

In addition to their celebrated film and television careers, both actors, who died on Christmas Eve, were beloved veterans of the New York stage.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:45PM

David Rooney on the Record Year in New York Theater by David Rooney

THR's theater critic rounds up his picks for the top stage productions of 2012, both on Broadway and Off.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:00AM
Tuesday, December 25, 2012

Theater Review | ‘Restoration Comedy’: ‘Restoration Comedy’ by Amy Freed at the Flea Theater by David Rooney

“Restoration Comedy,” by Amy Freed, reimagines and seriously glams up some classics at the Flea.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 04:28PM

Theater Review | ‘Working’: Studs Terkel’s ‘Working’ Revived at 59E59 by David Rooney

“Working: A Musical” has been updated to reflect the current unemployment picture as well as changes in the jobs people perform as some old fields dwindle and new ones are born.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 03:57PM

Theater Review: ‘Chris March’s The Butt-Cracker Suite!’ at Here by David Rooney

“Chris March’s The Butt-Cracker Suite!” is a campy reinvention of Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker,” which Mr. March calls a “trailer park ballet.”

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 01:40PM

Hollywood On Broadway: A Year of Hits and Misses by David Rooney

Jessica Chastain, Katie Holmes, Andrew Garfield, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Jim Parsons, Al Pacino, Debra Winger and Paul Rudd were among the film and TV names emblazoned on New York theater ma…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:00AM
Thursday, December 20, 2012

Cuba Gooding Jr., Vanessa Williams, Condola Rashad Take 'Trip to Bountiful' by David Rooney

The new cast members join previously announced lead Cicely Tyson in the racially reworked Broadway revival of Horton Foote's modern classic.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 05:18PM

Disney's 'Newsies' Recoups in Record Time by David Rooney

A surprise success story for the studio's stage division, the show has recovered its $5 million investment faster than any Broadway production in Disney Theatrical's history.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 04:07PM
Wednesday, December 19, 2012

'Glengarry Glen Ross' Recoups on Broadway by David Rooney

The revival of David Mamet's play, starring Al Pacino and Bobby Cannavale, is the first of this season's Broadway productions to recoup its investment.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:16PM
Tuesday, December 18, 2012

'Big Fish' Musical Splashes Down for Pre-Broadway Tryout in Chicago by David Rooney

Directed and choreographed by five-time Tony winner Susan Stroman, the stage adaptation of the 2003 Tim Burton film will premiere in the Windy City in April.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:26PM

Theater Review: Studs Terkel’s ‘Working’ is Recycled Again for the Stage by David Rooney

“Working: A Musical” has been updated to reflect the current unemployment picture as well as changes in the jobs people perform as some old fields dwindle and new ones are born.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 03:23PM
Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Emilia Clarke Samples Holly Golightly Look for Broadway's 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' (Photos) by David Rooney

First images are released of the "Game of Thrones" star in the role made famous by Audrey Hepburn.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:57PM

Theater Review: ‘Restoration Comedy’ by Amy Freed at the Flea Theater by David Rooney

“Restoration Comedy,” by Amy Freed, reimagines and seriously glams up some classics at the Flea.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:16PM
Tuesday, December 11, 2012

'Evita' to Exit Broadway With Original Cast by David Rooney

Producers of the musical revival have ditched plans to recast following the departure on Jan. 26 of Ricky Martin, Elena Roger and Michael Cerveris.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:26PM

Theater Review: ‘Bare,’ Rock Musical, at New World Stages by David Rooney

The retooled “Bare,” a pop-rock chronicle of ill-fated gay love at a coed Roman Catholic boarding school, is akin to a particularly sappy and extra-long episode of “Glee.”

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 04:46PM

Holly Hunter Drops Out of Off Broadway's 'The Vandal' by David Rooney

New York theater regular Deirdre O'Connell will step in for the Oscar-winning actress, who has withdrawn due to scheduling conflicts.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 04:32PM

Matt Lauria and Zosia Mamet to Partner Off Broadway in 'Really Really' by David Rooney

Directed by David Cromer, the drama by Paul Downs Colaizzo chronicles how ugly morning-after gossip seeds friction in a close circle of undergrad friends.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 04:06PM

Shia LaBeouf Making Broadway Debut in 'Orphans' by David Rooney

The actor joins previously announced lead Alec Baldwin in the spring revival of Lyle Kessler's 1983 play about two desperate North Philadelphia brothers who kidnap a wealthy older man.read m…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:01PM

Bo Bice to Join 'Pump Boys' on Broadway by David Rooney

The "American Idol" season four runner-up will star in the spring revival of the heartland rock musical, directed by Tony winner John Doyle.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:16PM
Saturday, December 8, 2012

Glengarry Glen Ross: Theater Review by David Rooney

Al Pacino, Bobby Cannavale, David Harbour, Richard Schiff and John C. McGinley star in the second Broadway revival of David Mamet's 1983 drama about unscrupulous real estate brokers.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 06:07PM
Thursday, December 6, 2012

Golden Boy: Theater Review by David Rooney

A superb ensemble cast and inspired design team elevate Bartlett Sher's 75th anniversary Broadway revival of this Clifford Odets play to ravishing heights.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:00PM
Tuesday, December 4, 2012

'Scandalous,' 'Anarchist' Both Stage Swift Retreats from Broadway by David Rooney

The Kathie Lee Gifford musical and the new David Mamet play will both close less than a month after opening to negative reviews.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:22PM
Monday, December 3, 2012

Cicely Tyson Returns to Broadway in 'The Trip to Bountiful' by David Rooney

The veteran stage, screen and television actress will make her first appearance on the Great White Way in 30 years, starring in the beloved Horton Foote play.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 04:28PM

Broadway Audience Continues Growth Trend, Boosting Record Year by David Rooney

The Broadway League's annual demographics report for 2011-12 examines the strongest 52-week season in history, with more than 12.3 million admissions and total box office of close to $1.14 b…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:12PM

'Chaplin' Makes Early Exit From Broadway by David Rooney

Despite its disappointing New York run, the bio-musical based on the life and career of silent screen legend Charlie Chaplin has announced plans for a U.S. national tour.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:04PM
Sunday, December 2, 2012

The Anarchist: Theater Review by David Rooney

The two-hander about an ex-radical angling to shorten her life sentence has its world premiere on Broadway.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:00PM

Theater Review | ‘Chris March’s The Butt-Cracker Suite!’: ‘Chris March’s The Butt-Cracker Suite!’ at Here by David Rooney

“Chris March’s The Butt-Cracker Suite!” is a campy reinvention of Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker,” which Mr. March calls a “trailer park ballet.”

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:10PM
Friday, November 30, 2012

Neil LaBute to Direct 'Reasons to Be Happy' Off Broadway by David Rooney

Debuting in May, the world premiere is a companion piece to the playwright's Tony-nominated 2008 drama, "Reasons to Be Pretty."read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 04:23PM

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