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Sunday, June 12, 2016

When a play you’re at makes everyone in the theater say ‘N-----!' by Joe Dziemianowicz

"Turn Me Loose" invites you to call a black man a n-----? Seriously.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 08:29AM

Friday, June 10, 2016

Hamilton exhibit at Trinity Church reveals his religious side by Joe Dziemianowicz

Broadway isn’t the only place where “Hamilton” is a religious experience.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 12:38PM

Matthew Broderick haunted in ‘Shining City,’ plus ‘War,’ ‘Funny' by Joe Dziemianowicz

The need to connect links several Off-Broadway shows.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 05:43AM

Wednesday, June 8, 2016

‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ owl safe after scary premiere by Joe Dziemianowicz

The "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" owl that went off-script is safe and sound.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 03:42PM

Tuesday, June 7, 2016

‘Hairspray Live!’ casts unknown Maddie Baillio as Tracy Turnblad by Joe Dziemianowicz

Theater newcomer Maddie Baillio will star as Tracy Turnblad in NBC’s “Hairspray Live!"

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 10:17PM

Monday, June 6, 2016

Even ‘God’ hates Donald Trump by Joe Dziemianowicz

"An Act of God" begs the question "Why is Donald Trump allowed to roam the earth?"

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 08:42PM

Hey, Racist Muggles: You know Harry Potter is fiction, don’t you? by Joe Dziemianowicz

Critics of a black Hermione Granger in the London play “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" just don't get it.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 05:10PM

Muhammad Ali’s Broadway debut wowed a lifelong fan by Joe Dziemianowicz

Yes, the Greatest starred on Broadway. A fan recalls the Muhammad Ali in "Buck White."

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 05:10PM

Thursday, June 2, 2016

Lin-Manuel Miranda expected to leave 'Hamilton' on July 9 by Joe Dziemianowicz

It’s a wrap for an in-demand Broadway rapper. "Hamilton" creator and star Lin-Manuel Miranda set to leave show in July.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 05:37PM

Thursday, May 26, 2016

Oprah to join Tonys by Joe Dziemianowicz

Oprah Winfrey, a producer of best musical revival “The Color Purple, is among the starry presenters at the 70th annual Tony Awards.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 05:34PM

‘Paramour’ is unlovable by Joe Dziemianowicz

Cirque du Soleil’s first-ever Broadway spectacle boasts high-flying aerialists and acrobatic flippers — but the show still flops.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 05:34PM

Leona Lewis heads to 'Cats' by Joe Dziemianowicz

British pop star Leona Lewis has pounced on the role of Grizabella in the Broadway revival of "Cats."

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 05:34PM

Tuesday, May 24, 2016

Shakespeare in the Park: 'Taming of the Shrew' line forms early by Joe Dziemianowicz

The early bird gets the "Shrew." And damp from the rain.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 07:08PM

Broadway's 2015-16 season sets record for attendance and grosses by Joe Dziemianowicz

The Great White Way had its best attended and highest grossing season ever, according to new figures from the Broadway League.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 08:29AM

Saturday, May 21, 2016

A topless 'Tempest' blows into Central Park by Joe Dziemianowicz

An all-female "Tempest" with selective nudity plays in Central Park May 19 and 20.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 03:35PM

Bryan Cranston goes 'All the Way' as LBJ from Broadway to film by Joe Dziemianowicz

"All the Way" star Bryan Cranston is the rare star who's gotten to reprise a stage role on film.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 03:35PM

Broadway bulldog fetches PalmDog at Cannes Film Festival by Joe Dziemianowicz

A Broadway showpup collared the coveted Palm Dog at Cannes Film Festival for “Paterson.”

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 03:35PM

NYC’s nude awakening: Get an eyeful and some culture by Joe Dziemianowicz

Trending on stage: Birthday suits.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 03:35PM

Wednesday, May 18, 2016

‘Hamilton’'s Lin-Manuel Miranda may not speak live at Tonys by Joe Dziemianowicz

“Hamilton” creator and star Lin-Manuel Miranda could conceivably be mute at the live Tony Awards telecast.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 09:51PM

Weirdest Tony Awards job: Giving fake speeches for real nominees by Joe Dziemianowicz

This New York actress has given dozens of Tony acceptance speeches, but has never gone home with the prize. Meet stand-in Janis Corsair.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 07:44PM

Friday, May 13, 2016

Why Patti LuPone and Broadway's best love vocal coach Joan Lader by Joe Dziemianowicz

Something to sing about: Broadway vocal coach Joan Lader receives a special Tony honor next month.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 08:55PM

Theater review: Terrific songs in mixed 'Waltz' by Joe Dziemianowicz

"Do I Hear a Waltz?" is called “a musical play” in the script, and is also a piece of fascinating theater history.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 07:04AM

Monday, May 9, 2016

Terry Richardson now the most unlikely pro-breastfeeding advocate by Joe Dziemianowicz

Terry Richardson, the infamous fashion photographer and alleged sexual predator is now the pro-nursing community’s unlikeliest advocate.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 06:34PM

'Cats' adopts its Broadway cast by Joe Dziemianowicz

The cast of the Broadway revival of "Cats" has been announced -- except for the actor who's playing Grizabella.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 06:34PM

Tuesday, May 3, 2016

And the Tony snub goes to... by Joe Dziemianowicz

Jennifer Hudson got no love from Tony nominators for her work in “The Color Purple,” and the Oscar-winning star responded on social media.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 04:10PM

Tony Awards Nominations: ‘Hamilton’ leads pack with 16 nods by Joe Dziemianowicz

The runaway musical hit “Hamilton” led the awards pack with an unprecedented 16 Tony nominations on Tuesday.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 02:23PM

Monday, May 2, 2016

Gillian Anderson's Blanche DuBois hits some bumps in 'Streetcar' by Joe Dziemianowicz

She’s held her own against aliens on “The X-Files,” but Blanche DuBois proves elusive for Gillian Anderson.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 10:52AM

Theater review: 'Dear Evan' has grown-up appeal by Joe Dziemianowicz

Steven Levinson’s story taps teenage angst in fresh ways and deftly sidesteps teachable-moments earnestness.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 10:52AM

Friday, April 29, 2016

Theater review: 'Shuffle Along' soars (sometimes) by Joe Dziemianowicz

The new Broadway musical “Shuffle Along” dazzles like no other show this season — but it also disappoints.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 06:47AM

Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Theater review: Lange shines in 'Long Day's Journey' by Joe Dziemianowicz

Performances aren’t all equal in Jonathan Kent’s nearly four-hour Roundabout staging of "Long Day's Journey into Night."

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 10:34PM

Theater review: 'Tuck Everlasting' takes on immortality by Joe Dziemianowicz

Immortality is overrated. Just ask the family in “Tuck Everlasting.”

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 12:29AM

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