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Thursday, October 26, 2017

Harper Lee’s letters reveal her private thoughts on Obama, aging by Joe Dziemianowicz

Insights into the late “To Kill a Mockingbird” author's life could come to light through her personal correspondence.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 11:05AM
Wednesday, October 25, 2017

Denise Gough burns bright in 'People, Places & Things' by Joe Dziemianowicz

A vivid star turn and striking staging distinguishes Duncan Macmillan's drama.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 09:00PM
Tuesday, October 24, 2017

Lame plot, Trump jokes sink 'The Portuguese Kid' — theater review by Joe Dziemianowicz

Snap out of it, writers! The Donald Trump references are so tired it's not funny.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 09:00PM

Photographer says it's 'beautiful’ snapping people who match art by Joe Dziemianowicz

Art imitates life and vice versa , but it takes a keen eye — and a quick reflex — to capture the moment.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 01:11PM
Monday, October 23, 2017

Zoe Kazan's ‘After the Blast’ imagines bleak future — review by Joe Dziemianowicz

Girl meets bot in a story of personal and global drama.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 10:00PM
Thursday, October 19, 2017

Michael Urie channels Harvey Fierstein in 'Torch Song' — review by Joe Dziemianowicz

The play about gay life and love packs laughs, tears and flaws.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 09:18PM
Wednesday, October 18, 2017

5 facts about Adrienne Warren — the new Tina Turner by Joe Dziemianowicz

Adrienne Warren has been cast in the coveted title role of the rock goddess in the new musical "Tina."

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 11:04AM
Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Prince George’s favorite movie fits a future king by Joe Dziemianowicz

Prince George sent sales of French lentils through the roof, and now 4-year-old trendsetter could be the cat's meow for “The Lion King.”

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 04:54PM
Thursday, October 12, 2017

‘Springsteen on Broadway’ soul-stirring but don’t dare sing along by Joe Dziemianowicz

Bruce Springsteen's Broadway debut is intimate and satisfying as it tells the personal journey of an American classic.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 08:00PM

Tony Awards set a date for 2018 telecast from Radio City by Joe Dziemianowicz

Broadway lovers: The date for the Tonys is June 10, 2018. The place is Radio City. And ... curtain.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 01:24PM
Tuesday, October 10, 2017

Elizabeth McGovern heads ‘Time and the Conways’ — theater review by Joe Dziemianowicz

The star of the Roundabout revival of J.B. Priestley's 1937 play is an eloquent set that underscores its themes about life and time.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 09:00PM
Monday, October 9, 2017

‘The Honeymooners’ musical not quite the greatest: theater review by Joe Dziemianowicz

Michael McGrath, reportedly wears a fat suit as Ralph, and the musical is uncomfortably wedged into one as well.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 11:19AM
Thursday, October 5, 2017

Lauren Ambrose to star in ‘My Fair Lady’ on Broadway by Joe Dziemianowicz

She missed out on being a “Girl,” but now she’s a “Lady.”

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 04:43PM
Tuesday, October 3, 2017

Tom Petty’s death draws attention to dangers of cardiac arrest by Joe Dziemianowicz

Americans had more than 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests each year — and nearly 90% are fatal.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 12:13PM
Friday, September 29, 2017

Lin-Manuel Miranda writes song to aid Puerto Rico by Joe Dziemianowicz

“Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda has written a musical “love letter” to raise money for hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 12:07PM
Thursday, September 28, 2017

‘As You Like It’ with Ellen Burstyn — theater review by Joe Dziemianowicz

Classic Stage Company's revival of Shakespeare's popular rom-com fails to make much of an impression.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 07:15PM

Cher musical sets a date for Broadway by Joe Dziemianowicz

"My life as a musical on Broadway. It seems crazy, exciting and bizarre ..." said Cher, whose biomusical hits Broadway in the fall of 2018.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 10:22AM

Jason Mraz to join the Broadway cast of ‘Waitress’ by Joe Dziemianowicz

The two-time Grammy winner will make his Broadway debut in the role of Dr. Pomatter.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 12:01AM
Tuesday, September 26, 2017

‘The Treasurer’ with Peter Friedman and Deana Dunagan — review by Joe Dziemianowicz

A son reckons with his relationship with his aging mother, who's played by "August: Osage County" Tony winner Deanna Dunagan.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 09:00PM

‘Pretty Woman: The Musical’ announces Broadway stars and dates by Joe Dziemianowicz

The Great White Way will turn into the red-light district next fall.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 05:08AM
Monday, September 25, 2017

Carrie Coon shines in ‘Mary Jane’ — theater review by Joe Dziemianowicz

Fine writing and feel-real dialogue exert an insistent tug in a story of a single mother caring for her chronically sick child.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 09:00PM

‘A Clockwork Orange’ with muscle, not menace — theater review by Joe Dziemianowicz

You won’t find a fitter, tighter, more fat-free group of actors than the one in Off-Broadway’s jacked-up “A Clockwork Orange.”

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 09:00PM

‘Springsteen on Broadway’ rehearsal setlist leaks — spoilers by Joe Dziemianowicz

The question on Broadway isn’t Who’s the Boss, but What’s the Boss — Bruce Springsteen — playing during his debut concert show.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 11:48AM
Thursday, September 21, 2017

Tony Orlando severs fingertip in freak accident by Joe Dziemianowicz

The “Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree” singer reportedly drove himself to the hospital.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 03:34PM
Monday, September 18, 2017

‘Charm’ shines light on LGBT lives: theater review by Joe Dziemianowicz

Philip Dawkins seizes inspiration from a real-life transgender icon in the latest play presented by MCC Theater.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 08:30PM

George Bernard Shaw hated his name — here’s why by Joe Dziemianowicz

The author of such dramas as "Saint Joan" developed a deep dislike for his name for a number of reasons.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 07:00AM
Thursday, September 14, 2017

Here's why tennis is everywhere in pop culture right now by Joe Dziemianowicz

Tennis is taking center-court on screens and stages, and pop culture is madly in love with the sport.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 11:48AM
Wednesday, September 13, 2017

Bruce Springsteen, Amy Schumer, SpongeBob are Broadway fall stars by Joe Dziemianowicz

A vibrant and star-studded lineup of shows accompany New York's fall colors.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 06:00AM
Tuesday, September 12, 2017

Tony nominee Condola Rashad leads 'Saint Joan' on Broadway by Joe Dziemianowicz

The three-time Tony Award nominee will lead Broadway's ninth production of "Saint Joan" in the spring.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 01:17PM

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