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Monday, June 9, 2014
Monday, June 2, 2014

Tony Awards 2014: Nominees Perform Live by Erik Piepenburg and Erik Braund

The New York Times presented an intimate concert with five Tony nominees to a small audience. Above, Jessie Mueller of “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.”

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Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Dean Laffrey on His Set for ‘American Hero’ by Erik Piepenburg

Dean Laffrey, who designed the set of the play “American Hero,” took great pains to make the restaurant décor look realistic.

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Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Decades of ‘The Normal Heart’ by Erik Piepenburg

A look back at coverage of Larry Kramer's 1985 play about the AIDS crisis.

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Thursday, May 15, 2014

Horror Films Set in the World of Theater by Erik Piepenburg

Theater and gory horror movies have long been strange bedfellows. Here is a sampling of films set in the cutthroat world of theater.

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Tuesday, May 13, 2014

ArtsBeat: Behind the Poster: ‘Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?’ by Erik Piepenburg

A conversation with the designer Julie Furer Knutson about her ’60s-inspired poster design for a revival of Edward Albee’s play at Seattle Rep.

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Friday, May 9, 2014

A Slate of Wigs That Might Deserve Tony Awards by Erik Piepenburg

If ever there were a season to begin handing out Tony Awards for best wig, from the big hair in “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” to a frumpy comb-over in “Rocky,” it’s this one.

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Tuesday, May 6, 2014

ArtsBeat: In Performance: Vanessa Williams of ‘After Midnight’ by Erik Piepenburg

The actress sings the number “I Can’t Give You Anything but Love” from the Broadway musical revue “After Midnight.”

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Tuesday, April 29, 2014

ArtsBeat: In Performance: Tyne Daly of ‘Mothers and Sons’ by Erik Piepenburg

A scene from the Broadway play “Mothers and Sons,” which received two Tony Award nominations: for the actress Tyne Daly and the playwright Terrence McNally.

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Monday, April 21, 2014

ArtsBeat: Behind the Poster: ‘Gidion’s Knot’ by Erik Piepenburg

School bus colors inspired artwork for a production of Johnna Adams’s play at Kitchen Dog Theater in Dallas.

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Tuesday, April 15, 2014

ArtsBeat: In Performance: Adrian Lester of ‘Red Velvet’ by Erik Piepenburg

The actor performs a scene from Lolita Chakrabarti’s drama about the 19th-century African-American actor Ira Aldridge.

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Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Square Feet: Cleveland’s Thriving Theater Hub Lures Residents by Erik Piepenburg

PlayhouseSquare, a vibrant performing arts complex, has helped double the population of the city’s core to 12,000.    

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ArtsBeat: Anna Gunn and Billy Magnussen to Star in ‘Sex With Strangers’ by Erik Piepenburg

The actors will star in Laura Eason’s new drama at Second Stage Theater.    

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ArtsBeat: In Performance: John Douglas Thompson of ‘Satchmo at the Waldorf’ by Erik Piepenburg

The actor John Douglas Thompson in a scene from “Satchmo at the Waldorf,” a one-man show, written by Terry Teachout.    

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Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Video: In Performance: Jonatha Brooke of ‘My Mother Has 4 Noses’ by Erik Piepenburg

The singer and songwriter performs a song from her one-woman musical play.    

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Tuesday, March 18, 2014

ArtsBeat: In Performance: Steven Boyer (and Tyrone) of ‘Hand to God’ by Erik Piepenburg

Mr. Boyer and the puppet Tyrone perform a scene from Robert Askins’s dark comedy.    

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Monday, March 10, 2014

ArtsBeat: Behind the Poster: ‘A Small Fire’ by Erik Piepenburg

Julia McNamara discusses her poster for “A Small Fire,” at Portland Center Stage in Oregon.    

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Friday, March 7, 2014

Making Mini-Plays in Caryl Churchill’s ‘Love and Information’ by Erik Piepenburg

The play “Love and Information” is really 57 short plays that require separate sets. The people behind this New York Theater Workshop production discuss how they do it.   …

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Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Charles Busch’s Hollywood References in ‘The Tribute Artist’ by Erik Piepenburg

The drag performer Charles Busch, in his new stage comedy “The Tribute Artist,” drops the names of countless old-Hollywood figures and accessories. Here’s a guide.   &nb…

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ArtsBeat: In Performance: Bebe Neuwirth of ‘Chicago’ by Erik Piepenburg

The actress sings “Nowadays” from the Broadway musical “Chicago,” at the Ambassador Theater.    

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Tuesday, February 25, 2014

ArtsBeat: Lucy Kirkwood Wins Blackburn Play Prize by Erik Piepenburg

Ms. Kirkwood won the award for her play “Chimerica,” about Chinese-American relations.    

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Thursday, February 13, 2014

Theater and Other Events to Celebrate Valentine’s Day by Erik Piepenburg

There are several quirky ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day in New York, from theater to film to haunted houses.    

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ArtsBeat: In Performance: Jonathan Groff by Erik Piepenburg

The actor, set to perform this weekend as part of the American Songbook series at Lincoln Center, sings a number from the musical “Annie Get Your Gun.”    

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Wednesday, February 12, 2014

ArtsBeat: Sting’s Musical ‘The Last Ship’ Finds a Home and a Cast by Erik Piepenburg

The show is to start performances at the Neil Simon Theater on Sept. 30 with a cast that includes Michael Esper and Aaron Lazar.    

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Tuesday, February 11, 2014

ArtsBeat: Hugh Jackman to Host the Tony Awards by Erik Piepenburg

Mr. Jackman, a top Broadway box-office draw, will replace Neil Patrick Harris, who has hosted the Tonys for the past three seasons.    

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Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Christopher Sieber Joins the Cast of ‘Matilda’ by Erik Piepenburg

The Tony-nominated actor will play the evil headmistress Miss Agatha Trunchbull, a role originated by Bertie Carvel on Broadway and in London.

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Thursday, January 30, 2014

ArtsBeat: Williamstown Theater Festival to Feature Renée Fleming and Chita Rivera by Erik Piepenburg

Ms. Fleming and Ms. Rivera will make their debuts at the theater festival in the Berkshires.    

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Tuesday, January 28, 2014

ArtsBeat: In Performance: Okwui Okpokwasili of ‘Bronx Gothic’ by Erik Piepenburg

The actress performs a scene from her solo show based on notes passed between two 11-year-old girls.    

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Monday, January 27, 2014

ArtsBeat: Behind the Poster: ‘Yentl’ by Erik Piepenburg

A look at the poster design for the Cleveland Play House production of the play “Yentl,” about a young Jewish girl who disguises herself as a boy.    

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Wednesday, January 22, 2014

ArtsBeat: David Ives Works Among Offerings in Primary Stages Season by Erik Piepenburg

Works by Mr. Ives (“Venus in Fur”), Theresa Rebeck (“Smash”) and Billy Porter (who starred in “Kinky Boots”) will be part of the company’s 2014-15 season.   &nbs…

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Tuesday, January 21, 2014

ArtsBeat: In Performance: Peggy Shaw of ‘Ruff’ by Erik Piepenburg

The writer and performer in a scene from her solo show “Ruff,” about her life before and after having a stroke.    

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