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Thursday, March 7, 2013

ArtsBeat: Elizabeth Olsen to Star in 'Romeo and Juliet' at Classic Stage by Erik Piepenburg

The actress will star in a production set to open the theater's 2013-14 seasion.

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Wednesday, March 6, 2013

ArtsBeat: New Bruce Norris Play Will Be Part of Steppenwolf Season by Erik Piepenburg

"The Qualms" by Mr. Norris is part of a season that also includes the return of actress Joan Allen.

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ArtsBeat: 'Beaches' Musical Finds a Home by Erik Piepenburg

Virginia's Signature Theater will stage an adaptation of the 1985 novel that also spawned the 1988 film, but at this point "Wind Beneath My Wings" won't be part of the score.

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Tuesday, March 5, 2013

ArtsBeat: In Performance: Maggie Siff and Jonathan Cake in 'Much Ado About Nothing' by Erik Piepenburg

The actors in a scene from Theater for a New Audience's production of Shakespeare's romantic comedy.

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Monday, March 4, 2013

ArtsBeat: Behind the Poster: 'Hit the Wall' by Erik Piepenburg

Frank Fraver talks about his poster design for the "Hit the Wall," a play about the Stonewall rebellion.

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Tuesday, February 26, 2013

ArtsBeat: 'The Velocity of Autumn' Set for Arena Stage by Erik Piepenburg

Eric Coble's play, which was to come to Broadway this spring, is part of Arena's 2013-14 season.

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In Performance: Ethan Hawke and Dana Lyn of 'Clive' by Erik Piepenburg

The actors perform "Aura Lee," a number from the New Group's production of Jonathan Marc Sherman's modern update of Brecht's "Baal."

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Thursday, February 21, 2013

ArtsBeat: Pearl Theater Puts Out Emergency Fundraising Call by Erik Piepenburg

The theater is experiencing a cash flow shortfall that threatens its current season and its overall financial health.

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Tuesday, February 19, 2013

ArtsBeat: In Performance: Taylor Mac of 'Good Person of Szechwan' by Erik Piepenburg

The actor performs a scene from the Foundry Theater's production of Brecht's drama about living a virtuous life in a corrupt society.

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Tuesday, February 12, 2013

ArtsBeat: In Performance: Mercedes Herrero and Andy Paris of 'The Laramie Project' by Erik Piepenburg

Mercedes Herrero and Andy Paris perform scenes from the Tectonic Theater Project's piece on the murder of Matthew Shepard.

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Thursday, February 7, 2013

'Hair,' by AfterWork Theater Project by Erik Piepenburg

Want to be in a musical? The AfterWork Theater Project has a proposition for even the most limited of performers.

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Tuesday, February 5, 2013

ArtsBeat: In Performance: Will Chase of 'The Mystery of Edwin Drood' by Erik Piepenburg

The actor puts a country twist on a number from the Broadway revival at Studio 54.

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Thursday, January 31, 2013

ArtsBeat: A Reprise for 'Bad Jews' by Erik Piepenburg

Joshua Harmon's comedy will return in an Off Broadway production at the Laura Pels Theater.

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Tuesday, January 29, 2013

ArtsBeat: In Performance: Gia Crovatin of 'Theater Uncut' by Erik Piepenburg

The actress performs a scene from Neil LaBute's "In the Beginning," part of "Theater Uncut," an evening of short plays at the Clurman Theater.

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Tuesday, January 22, 2013

ArtsBeat: In Performance: America Ferrera in 'Bethany' by Erik Piepenburg

The actress performs a scene from Laura Marks's new drama at City Center.

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Friday, January 18, 2013

Making the Blood Flow Onstage in 'House of von Macramé' by Erik Piepenburg

Waldo Warshaw, the special-effects designer for the pop musical "The House of von Macramé," explains where the blood comes from, how fast it's released and how it hits the walls and costume…

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Tuesday, January 15, 2013

ArtsBeat: In Performance: Elizabeth Marvel in 'Picnic' by Erik Piepenburg

The actress performs a scene from the Broadway revival of William Inge's 1953 drama.

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Tuesday, January 8, 2013

ArtsBeat: In Performance: Zabryna Guevara of 'Water by the Spoonful' by Erik Piepenburg

The actress performs a scene from Quiara AlegrÃa Hudes's Pulitzer Prize-winning play "Water by the Spoonful."

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Monday, January 7, 2013

ArtsBeat: Maura Tierney and Courtney B. Vance Join the Cast of 'Lucky Guy' by Erik Piepenburg

The actors will star alongside Tom Hanks in the Nora Ephron play set to open on Broadway this spring.

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Tuesday, January 1, 2013

ArtsBeat: In Performance: Baba Brinkman of 'Ingenious Nature' by Erik Piepenburg

The actor performs a scene from his solo show "Ingenious Nature."

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Monday, December 31, 2012

Glenn Fitzgerald Photos of 'Ivanov' and 'Realistic Joneses' by Erik Piepenburg

The actor Glenn Fitzgerald describes his candid photographs taken during the shows "Ivanov" and "The Realistic Joneses."

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Thursday, December 27, 2012

ArtsBeat: 'Dead Accounts' to Close on Broadway by Erik Piepenburg

Theresa Rebeck's family comedy starring Katie Holmes and Norbert Leo Butz will close on Jan. 6.

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Snapshot | Brandon J. Dirden: Brandon J. Dirden Talks About 'The Piano Lesson' by Erik Piepenburg

Brandon J. Dirden talks about his acting work, including his latest role, in "The Piano Lesson."

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ArtsBeat: In Performance: Brandon J. Dirden of 'The Piano Lesson' by Erik Piepenburg

The actor performs an excerpt from August Wilson's play.

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Monday, December 24, 2012

ArtsBeat: In Performance: Alice Ripley of 'A Civil War Christmas' by Erik Piepenburg

The actress sings a medley of "Yellow Rose of Texas" and "Ain't That a Rockin' All Night" from Paula Vogel's show at New York Theater Workshop.

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Thursday, December 20, 2012

ArtsBeat: In Performance: Tracee Chimo of 'Bad Jews' by Erik Piepenburg

The actress performs a scene from Joshua Harmon's play.

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Tuesday, December 18, 2012

In Performance: Jackie Hoffman of 'A Chanukah Charol' by Erik Piepenburg

In a scene from her solo show "A Chanukah Charol," Jackie Hoffman impersonates family members having a holiday dinner at her mother's home.

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Thursday, December 13, 2012

ArtsBeat: In Performance: Michael Learned of 'The Outgoing Tide' by Erik Piepenburg

The actress performs a scene from Bruce Graham's play about a family dealing with dementia.

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Tuesday, December 11, 2012

ArtsBeat: In Performance: Shuler Hensley of 'The Whale' by Erik Piepenburg

The actor performs a scene from Samuel D. Hunter's play about a morbidly obese man.

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Wednesday, December 5, 2012

ArtsBeat: In Performance: Joaquina Kalukango of 'Emotional Creature' by Erik Piepenburg

The actress performs a scene from Eve Ensler's show about young women around the world.

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Monday, December 3, 2012

ArtsBeat: Cicely Tyson to Star in 'Trip to Bountiful' on Broadway by Erik Piepenburg

The Academy Award-nominated actress will return to Broadway for the first time in 30 years to appear in a revival of the Horton Foote drama.

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