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Tuesday, March 17, 2015

ArtsBeat: Behind the Poster: 'Into the Woods' by Erik Piepenburg

The designer Chris Everett discusses the artwork that features German visual accents, like an alpine hat with a wolf's ears poking through.

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ArtsBeat: In Performance: T. Oliver Reid by Erik Piepenburg

This week's video features the singer T. Oliver Reid, with Lawrence Yurman on piano, singing "Sophisticated Lady."

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Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Writers on the Titles They Didn't Use by Erik Piepenburg

A look at the titles that clicked and those that didn't for writers with current productions. Would you buy a ticket to "Free Beer"?

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Tuesday, March 10, 2015

ArtsBeat: In Performance: Christina Bianco of 'Application Pending' by Erik Piepenburg

A scene from the show, written by Greg Edwards and Andy Sandberg.

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Tuesday, March 3, 2015

ArtsBeat: In Performance: Tonya Pinkins and Dianne Wiest of 'Rasheeda Speaking' by Erik Piepenburg

A scene from the New Group's production of the play by Joel Drake Johnson.

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Monday, March 2, 2015

ArtsBeat: Tena Stivicic Wins Blackburn Drama Prize by Erik Piepenburg

Ms. Stivicic is the author of "3 Winters," which was presented at the National Theater in London.

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Tuesday, February 24, 2015

ArtsBeat: In Performance: Patrick Mulryan of 'Into the Woods' by Erik Piepenburg

A video performance of "Giants in the Sky" from the Fiasco Theater's production of "Into the Woods."

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Monday, February 23, 2015

ArtsBeat: Behind the Poster: 'The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey' by Erik Piepenburg

A look at Jerry Marsini's artwork for a one-man show about the killing of a gay 14-year-old.

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Thursday, February 19, 2015

Faces to Watch: Heroes, Sidekicks, Cartoonists by Erik Piepenburg, Robin Pogrebin, Roslyn Sulcas and Alexis Soloski

The coming season brings exciting challenges for new artists working on and off Broadway.

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Tuesday, February 17, 2015

ArtsBeat: In Performance: Luba Mason of 'Pretty Filthy' by Erik Piepenburg

Ms. Mason sings a number from the new musical, from the troupe the Civilians, about people working in the pornography industry.

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Friday, February 13, 2015

For Molly Pope, Adventures in Cabaret and 'Horseplay' by Erik Piepenburg

"Horseplay: Or, the Fickle Mistress, a Protean Picaresque," at La MaMa, stars Ms. Pope as the audacious 19th-century actress Adah Isaacs Menken.

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Thursday, February 5, 2015

ArtsBeat: 'Falsettos' to Return to Broadway in 2016 by Erik Piepenburg

The Tony Award-winning musical, about a man who leaves his wife and son to be with another man in the early years of the AIDS crisis, will be revived on Broadway in the spring of 2016, the s…

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Tuesday, February 3, 2015

ArtsBeat: In Performance: Ryan Kasprzak and Joel Jeske of 'Everybody Gets Cake! by Erik Piepenburg

An excerpt from a new show by the comedy troupe Parallel Exit.

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Monday, February 2, 2015

Country Music Singer Jennifer Nettles Joins the Cast of 'Chicago' by Erik Piepenburg

The country music star Jennifer Nettles talks about making her Broadway debut in the musical "Chicago."

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Friday, January 30, 2015

Video: Vying for a Seat in 'School of Rock' by Erik Piepenburg

Scenes from an open casting call for the coming Broadway musical "School of Rock."

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Tuesday, January 27, 2015

ArtsBeat: In Performance: Jonny Donahoe of 'Every Brilliant Thing' by Erik Piepenburg

The British comic performs a scene from the solo show at the Barrow Street Theater.

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Monday, January 26, 2015

ArtsBeat: Behind the Poster: 'The Visit' by Erik Piepenburg

The moody poster art for the musical "The Visit" shows the Tony Award-winning actress Chita Rivera looking regal.

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Tuesday, January 20, 2015

ArtsBeat: In Performance: Tony Danza and Jason Robert Brown of 'Honeymoon in Vegas' by Erik Piepenburg

Mr. Danza sings a musical number " and does some tap dancing " from the new Broadway musical, with the show's composer, Jason Robert Brown, on piano.

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Tuesday, January 13, 2015

In Performance: Joey Slotnick and C.J. Wilson of 'Dying for It' by Erik Piepenburg

A scene from Moira Buffini's dark comedy adapted from Nikolai Erdman's 1928 play "The Suicide."

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Tuesday, January 6, 2015

ArtsBeat: Transport Group's New Season to Feature Jackie Hoffman and Lypsinka in 'Once Upon a Mattress' by Erik Piepenburg

The season will also include the premiere of the musical "The Blonde Streak."

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In Performance: Courtney Love of 'Kansas City Choir Boy' by Erik Piepenburg

Courtney Love performs "All I Ever Wanted" from "Kansas City Choir Boy," a song cycle about a singer and her musician boyfriend.

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Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Best of 2014: Posters: The Fine Art of Selling Theater by Erik Piepenburg

A look at six theater posters from 2014 that demonstrated a keen sense of both style and salesmanship.

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ArtsBeat: In Performance: James Earl Jones of 'You Can't Take It With You' by Erik Piepenburg

Mr. Jones performs a scene from the Broadway revival of the 1936 comedy.

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Monday, December 29, 2014

At Broadway Box Offices, a Happy Holiday Season by Erik Piepenburg

Several Broadway shows are hitting theatrical high notes as 2014 comes to a close.

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Thursday, December 18, 2014

Stage Memories From 2014 by Scott Heller, Patrick Healy, Erik Piepenburg, Laura Collins- Hughes, Andy Webster, Rachel Saltz, Alexis Soloski, Eric Grode, Rob Weinert-Kendt and Ken Jaworowski

Writers and editors for The New York Times list memorable moments onstage this year.

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Wednesday, December 17, 2014

ArtsBeat: Behind the Poster: 'Pocatello' by Erik Piepenburg

The illustrator Jeff Rogers discusses his creative process and Italian restaurant experiences.

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Tuesday, December 16, 2014

ArtsBeat: In Performance: Sting and Rachel Tucker of 'The Last Ship' by Erik Piepenburg

The actress Rachel Tucker sings the number "August Winds" from the Broadway musical "The Last Ship" accompanied by the show's composer, Sting, on guitar.

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Thursday, December 4, 2014