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Monday, May 25, 2015

ArtsBeat: Curtain Down, Heads Up: Readers on Rock Stars and Leonard Bernstein by Erik Piepenburg

A roundup of readers' responses to recent posts about rock stars on Broadway and Leonard Bernstein's status as one of the greatest composers of all time.

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'Born Yesterday' Has a Theater and Sets an Opening Night by Erik Piepenburg

The Broadway revival of Garson Kanin's comedy, starring Jim Belushi and Nina Arianda, is to start performances at the Cort Theater on March 31.

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Curtain Down, Heads Up: Is There Such a Thing as Too Much Theater? by Erik Piepenburg

A roundup of what readers were talking about last week on the theater section of nytimes.com, Facebook and Twitter.

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Inspired by Mario and Bob the Builder, Writers Offer 'The Wii Plays' by Erik Piepenburg

Starting tonight at Ars Nova, the non-profit theater in Hell's Kitchen, worlds both real and virtual will mingle on stage in "The Wii Plays," an evening of short works and live music inspire…

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Victoria Clark Joins 'Sister Act' on Broadway by Erik Piepenburg

Ms. Clark, a Tony Award winner for "The Light in the Piazza," will play the role of the Mother Superior.

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Luker, McGillin Are the Answer for 'Where's Charley?' by Erik Piepenburg

The revival of George Abbott's show, adapted from the Brandon Thomas comedy "Charley's Aunt," will run from March 17 through 20.

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Photos From the Broadway Backwards Benefit by Erik Piepenburg

Broadway Backwards, an annual benefit for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center, re-interprets the songs of musical theater.

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A New Musical From Bernhard and Bond by Erik Piepenburg

Sandra Bernhard and Justin Bond are collaborating on a new musical.

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Kathy Griffin Coming to Broadway by Erik Piepenburg

The salty comedian will make her Broadway debut in a new one-woman show, "Kathy Griffin Wants a Tony."

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Curtain Down, Heads Up: ‘Compulsion’ and ‘Diary of a Madman’ by ERIK PIEPENBURG

Readers were wildly split over two recently-opened shows: Rinne Groff’s play “Compulsion,” starring Mandy Patinkin, and a new adaptation of Gogol’s “Diary of a …

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Curtain Down, Heads Up: 'Compulsion' and 'Diary of a Madman' by Erik Piepenburg

A roundup of readers reviews of new shows at the Public Theater and the Brooklyn Academy of Music.

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No Combat Duty but Plenty of Curtain Calls by Erik Piepenburg

Adam Driver, who has been been a Marine and is now an actor, is working to bridge the culture gap between the military and the theater.

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Curtain Down, Heads Up: 'Compulsion' and 'Diary of a Madman' by Erik Piepenburg

A roundup of readers reviews of new shows at the Public Theater and the Brooklyn Academy of Music.

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After 25 Years Sitting Down, Larry King Will Do Stand Up by Erik Piepenburg

Larry King to tour in one-man show

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Curtain Down, Heads Up: Readers' Advice for 'Spider-Man' by Erik Piepenburg

Several readers offered the troubled musical some words of advice.

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From Charlie Chaplin to 'Where's Charley?' by Erik Piepenburg

Rob McClure, an actor who just played Charlie Chaplin in a world premiere musical but has comparatively few New York credits, has snagged the title role in "Where's Charley?

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A Grand Stage for a Diva Plant by ERIK PIEPENBURG

Broadway theater is the theme of the annual orchid show at the New York Botanical Garden.

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Curtain Down, Heads Up: Readers Review 'Good People' by Erik Piepenburg

A roundup of readers' reviews of David Lindsay-Abaire's new play starring Frances McDormand, now on Broadway at the Manhattan Theater Club.

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Comic With Short Fuse and Some Long Feuds by Erik Piepenburg

The comedian Kathy Griffin opens a run on Broadway this Friday.

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How Would You Save 'Spider-Man'? by Erik Piepenburg

What would you change about the show to make that happen? What needs to be added or subtracted from the score or the book? How would you redesign the sets and costumes? Or is the show bey…

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Curtain Down, Heads Up: Advice on How to Fix 'Spider-Man' by Erik Piepenburg

Readers were asked to offer thoughts on how to improve, overhaul, fix, reinvigorate or reboot this Broadway musical.

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Onstage, the Irreverent (and Maybe Irresistible) by BEN BRANTLEY, CHARLES ISHERWOOD, ERIK PIEPENBURG and SCOTT HELLER

Critics and writers for The New York Times write about shows and performances they are looking forward to seeing on New York stages in 2011.

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Onstage, the Irreverent (and Maybe Irresistible) by BEN BRANTLEY, CHARLES ISHERWOOD, ERIK PIEPENBURG and SCOTT HELLER

Critics and writers for The New York Times write about shows and performances they are looking forward to seeing on New York stages in 2011.

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Spring Performance: Theater : Comic Advice: Be Wary on Broadway by Compiled By Jon Caramanica, Patrick Healy, Scott Heller, Dave Itzkoff and Erik Piepenburg

Colin Quinn offers advice to Broadway-bound comedians.

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Spring Performance: Theater : Comic Advice: Be Wary on Broadway by Compiled By Jon Caramanica, Patrick Healy, Scott Heller, Dave Itzkoff and Erik Piepenburg

Colin Quinn offers advice to Broadway-bound comedians.

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Tuesday, May 19, 2015

ArtsBeat: Behind the Poster: ‘The Whale’ by Erik Piepenburg

A graphic designer on the choices she made to promote the Actor’s Express production of “The Whale.”

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ArtsBeat: In Performance: Dael Orlandersmith in ‘Forever’ by Erik Piepenburg

An excerpt from Ms. Orlandersmith’s autobiographical show at New York Theater Workshop.

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Thursday, May 14, 2015

Q&A: For Amanda Green, a Father’s Legacy in Her Lyrics by Erik Piepenburg

Ms. Green on the challenges of updating the work of one of Broadway’s most famous writing teams, Comden and Green. Adolph Green was her father.

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Tuesday, May 12, 2015

ArtsBeat: In Performance: Poorna Jagannathan and Japjit Kaur of ‘Nirbhaya’ by Erik Piepenburg

A scene from Yael Farber’s documentary drama that recounts the story of a young Indian woman who was gang raped on a bus in New Delhi and subsequently died.

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Tuesday, May 5, 2015