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Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Why Nora Ephron's Films Made Such an Impact: A Critic's Take by David Rooney

THR's David Rooney analyzes the legacy of the writer-director's screen work, which often traded successfully in old-fashioned romance.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 06:07PM

Alec Baldwin Returns to Broadway in 'Orphans' by David Rooney

The "30 Rock" star will be back on the Great White Way next spring in director Daniel Sullivan's production of the 1983 Lyle Kessler play.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 05:43PM
Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Berry Gordy-Inspired 'Motown' Musical to Launch on Broadway in 2013 by David Rooney

A bio-show based on the life of the legendary music mogul, the production will feature hits from Diana Ross and the Supremes, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye and Michael Jackson, among others.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:00PM
Monday, June 25, 2012

Theater Review: ‘7th Monarch,’ by Jim Henry, at the Acorn Theater by David Rooney

Jim Henry’s play “7th Monarch” involves an academically brilliant, socially challenged young woman with parent issues.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:32PM

Billy Ray Cyrus Headed to Broadway in 'Chicago' by David Rooney

The singer-actor will make his Broadway debut in the long-running Kander and Ebb revival, now in its 16th year.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:36PM
Friday, June 22, 2012

Tony-Winning Broadway Composer Richard Adler Dies at 90 by David Rooney

The co-composer and lyricist of hit shows "The Pajama Game" and "Damn Yankees" also staged and produced the legendary Kennedy celebration at which Marilyn Monroe sang "Happy Birthday, Mr. Pr…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:56PM
Thursday, June 21, 2012

As You Like It: Theater Review by David Rooney

Lily Rabe, David Furr, Andre Braugher, Oliver Platt, Renee Elise Goldsberry and Stephen Spinella star in the summer's Shakespeare in the Park opener, relocated to the American South in 1840 …

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:30PM

Bobby Cannavale Joins Al Pacino in Broadway Revival of 'Glengarry Glen Ross' by David Rooney

In the first of two major roles he is scheduled to tackle on the Great White Way this season, the "Nurse Jackie" star will appear opposite the previously announced Pacino in David Mamet's cu…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:33PM
Thursday, June 14, 2012

Theater Review: ‘Tiny Dynamite’ by Abi Morgan at 59E59 Theaters by David Rooney

Abi Morgan’s “Tiny Dynamite” is bruising and intense, blending humor with melancholy.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:05PM

Susan Stroman to Shepherd Woody Allen's 'Bullets Over Broadway' to Stage by David Rooney

The five-time Tony Award winner will direct and choreograph the Broadway musical adaptation of Allen's 1994 crime comedy about an aspiring playwright mingling with the Mob.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 05:00PM

Harvey: Theater Review by David Rooney

He's nothing like Jimmy Stewart ... and that's a good thing for the "Big Bang Theory" star, who brings quirky charm to the Broadway revival of the 1944 comedy about a man and his invisible, …

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:22PM
Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Debra Winger to Make Broadway Debut in David Mamet's 'The Anarchist' by David Rooney

The actress will star opposite Patti LuPone in the playwright's new work about passion, deception, religion and revolution, one of a handful of additions to the new theater season announced …

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 05:28PM
Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Broadway's 'The Best Man' Gets Fresh Star Power With Cybill Shepherd, John Stamos by David Rooney

Kristin Davis and Elizabeth Ashley will also step into the hit revival of Gore Vidal's political satire next month.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 05:27PM
Sunday, June 10, 2012

'Once' Woos Tony Awards Eight Times Over by David Rooney

In addition to the best musical winner, other major prizes went to "Clybourne Park," "Death of a Salesman" and "The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess."read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:32PM

Rock of Ages: Film Review by David Rooney

Julianne Hough and Diego Boneta play the small-town girl and city boy in this tribute to '80s hair metal and the L.A. rock scene, with Tom Cruise, Alec Baldwin, Russell Brand, Catherine Zeta…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 07:00PM
Friday, June 8, 2012

Ten Good Reasons to Watch the 2012 Tony Awards by David Rooney

The absence of clear frontrunners in many of the major Tony races will make this year's annual Broadway honors an uncommonly suspenseful night.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:41AM
Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Neil Patrick Harris Prepares For His Third Turn as Tony Awards Emcee (Q&A) by David Rooney

The "How I Met Your Mother" star takes a break from rehearsals to talk with THR about the challenges and rewards of hosting Broadway's big night.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 04:10PM
Sunday, May 13, 2012

Dan Stevens Joins Broadway Cast of 'The Heiress' by David Rooney

David Rooney Currently shooting season three of "Downton Abbey," the British actor will join Jessica Chastain and David Strathairn onstage in the revival of the Henry James adaptation.read m…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:59PM
Friday, May 11, 2012

Zooey Deschanel to Play Loretta Lynn on Broadway by David Rooney

David Rooney The Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated star of Fox TV's "New Girl" will channel the country music legend in her autobiographical musical, "Coal Miner's Daughter."read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:01AM
Thursday, May 10, 2012

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes: Theater Review by David Rooney

Fans of "Smash" won't want to miss Megan Hilty putting her own delightful stamp on a quintessential Marilyn role.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:20PM

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes: Theater Review by David Rooney

Lorelei Lee lives again in "Smash" star Megan Hilty's inspired comic turn in this 1949 musical, based on Anita Loos' novel about a gold-digging flapper who knows how to work her assets.read …

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 05:44PM

Andrew Garfield on Playing Biff Loman and Spider-Man by David Rooney

Andrew Garfield’s Biff, in “Death of a Salesman” on Broadway, is just the latest in a string of conflicted, richly complex characters this 28-year-old actor has played in his short but…

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 09:08AM
Monday, May 7, 2012

NY Drama Critics Honor 'Once', 'Prophets', 'Tribes' by David Rooney

David Rooney The group also awarded special citations to the Signature Theatre Company and to veteran director Mike Nichols for career achievement. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:34PM

Lonely, I'm Not: Theater Review by David Rooney

David Rooney Portraying emotionally encumbered people struggling to connect, Topher Grace and Olivia Thirlby reteam with film director Paul Weitz on his latest play, premiering Off Broadway.…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:30PM

Tony-Nominated Musical 'Once' to Hit the Road by David Rooney

David Rooney The intimate emo-musical based on Fox Searchlight's Irish indie sleeper hit will embark on a national tour starting in summer 2013.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:28PM
Thursday, May 3, 2012

Bobby Cannavale Sharpens 'Big Knife' for Broadway by David Rooney

David Rooney The Emmy-winning actor will return to Broadway in Spring 2013 in director Doug Hughes' revival of the 1949 Clifford Odets play about Old Hollywood.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:30PM
Tuesday, May 1, 2012

'Once' Leads the Pack with 11 Tony Nominations by David Rooney

Musicals "Nice Work If You Can Get It," "Follies," "The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess" and "Newsies," and plays "Peter and the Starcatcher," "Death of a Salesman" and "One Man, Two Guvnors" also…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 04:48PM

Tony Awards 2012: The Most High-Profile Snubs and Surprises by David Rooney

Matthew Broderick, Tyne Daly, Samuel L. Jackson, Angela Lansbury, Alan Rickman and Ricky Martin are among starry shutouts from the shortlist, while the positioning of James Earl Jones in lea…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 04:45PM

Tony Awards 2012: The Biggest Snubs and Surprises by David Rooney

Tyne Daly, Rachel Griffiths, Samuel L. Jackson, Angela Lansbury, Alan Rickman and Ricky Martin are among shutouts from the shortlist, while the positioning of James Earl Jones in lead rather…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:25PM
Monday, April 30, 2012

Hugh Jackman, Bernadette Peters, Actors' Equity to Receive Honorary Tony Awards by David Rooney

Broadway career veteran Peters will be honored for her charity work, with special awards going to Jackman for his contributions as a performer and humanitarian, and to Actors' Equity Associa…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:30PM
Thursday, April 26, 2012

Don't Dress for Dinner: Theater Review by David Rooney

David Rooney A long-running hit in London in the 1990s but unseen on Broadway until now, French playwright Marc Camoletti's infidelity comedy is a follow-up to "Boeing-Boeing," which was a T…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:00PM

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