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Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Humana Fest Production of O Guru Guru Guru, With Khrystyne Haje, Rebecca Hart, Begins March 20 by Michael Gioia

O Guru Guru Guru, or why I don't want to go to yoga class with you by Mallery Avidon, the story of a girl who grew up in an ashram, begins performances March 20, prior to an official ope…

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Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Court Date Set for Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark Trial Between Producers and Julie Taymor by Michael Gioia

A federal judge has set a May 28 trial date for the copyright infringement case involving Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark's original director Julie Taymor, composers Bono and the Edge…

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Tony Winner Hugh Jackman Attached to Star in Film Adaptation of Harlan Coben Novel "Six Years" by Michael Gioia

Tony Award winner Hugh Jackman, who starred in the Oscar-nominated Best Picture "Les Misérables," is attached to star in a feature film adaptation of Harlan Coben's nove…

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Emerging Playwright Keri Healey Wins 2012 M. Elizabeth Osborn New Play Award for Torso by Michael Gioia

The American Theatre Critics Association will present Keri Healey with the 2012 M. Elizabeth Osborn New Play Award for an emerging playwright in April at the Humana New Plays Festival at Act…

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"Troy is My Home Town: The Life and Times of Maureen Stapleton" Exhibit Will Continue Through July by Michael Gioia

"Troy is My Home Town: The Life and Times of Maureen Stapleton," a new exhibit opened by The Rensselaer County Historical Society that explores the life and career of Troy native a…

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The Music of Vernon Duke Will Feature Erin Mackey, Heidi Blickenstaff, Rebecca Luker, James Clow, Matthew Scott by Michael Gioia

Taking a Chance on Love: The Music of Vernon Duke, featuring the work of Broadway composer Vernon Duke, will be offered April 6-8 as part of 92nd Street Y's Lyrics & Lyricists series.

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Len Cariou, Jeff Blumenkrantz, Kristine Zbornik and More Will Present at the 2013 MAC Awards by Michael Gioia

Len Cariou, Jeff Blumenkrantz and Kristine Zbornik are among the artists who will present at the 27th Annual MAC Awards, presented by The Manhattan Association of Cabaret…

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THE SCREENING ROOM: Telly Leung, Allie Trimm, David Burtka, Shoshana Bean Sing Music of Scott Alan in L.A. Concert (Video) by Michael Gioia and Andrew Gans

Songwriter Scott Alan, who recently relocated to Nashville, returned to Los Angeles' Rockwell March 11 for an evening celebrating his compositions.

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War Horse, Book of Mormon, Silence!, Christopher Gattelli Among L.A. Drama Critics Award Winners by Michael Gioia

The 44th annual Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle (LADCC) Awards ceremony, hosted by French Stewart ("3rd Rock From the Sun"), was held March 18 at 7:30 PM at the Los Angeles Theatr…

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"Broadway Idiot," Full-Length Documentary of Billie Joe Armstrong's Road to Broadway, Premieres at SXSW (Plus Video) by Michael Gioia

"Broadway Idiot," a full-length documentary film following Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong as he made the journey to Broadway in the rock musical American Idiot, premiered …

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Christiane Noll Will Bring Gifts Back to 54 Below in April by Michael Gioia

Christiane Noll, most recently seen on Broadway in Chaplin, will return to 54 Below on April 4, singing her solo show Gifts, which was seen at the Manhattan nightspot in October 2012.

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Off-Broadway Cast Album of See Rock City & Other Destinations Released March 19 by Michael Gioia

The original Off-Broadway cast recording of See Rock City & Other Destinations, which features the cast of the summer 2010 premiere produced by Transport Group Theatre Company …

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Monday, March 18, 2013

David Lindsay-Abaire and Annie Baker Are First Recipients of Inaugural Horton Foote Writer's Retreat by Michael Gioia

Tony Award-nominated playwright David Lindsay-Abaire (Good People), recipient of the 2012 Horton Foote Prize, was selected as the inaugural writer-in-residence in February 2013 for the first…

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The Mountaintop, Our Town, Noises Off, Pirates of Penzance Among Titles at Actors Theatre of Louisville in 2013-14 by Michael Gioia

Actors Theatre of Louisville artistic director Les Waters and managing director Jennifer Bielstein have announced the company's 50th anniversary season, which will include Katori Hall…

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Annie Baker Wins 2013 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize by Michael Gioia

American playwright Annie Baker was honored with the 2013 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize, honoring female playwrights, on March 17. She was chosen from over 100 nominated plays, for her play Th…

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Bernadette Peters, Rosie O'Donnell, Cheyenne Jackson and More Set for Season Finale of "Smash" by Michael Gioia

Tony Award winner Bernadette Peters (Annie Get Your Gun, Song and Dance) will reprise her role as Ivy Lynn's mother on the second season finale of NBC's "Smash," according …

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The New School for Drama Partners With Downtown Theatre Company Naked Angels by Michael Gioia

The New School for Drama has partnered with Naked Angels, the eclectic downtown theatre company, as its producing partner to train young theatre artists. Naked Angels will be housed in New S…

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67th Annual Tony Awards Will Be Held June 9 at Radio City; Eligibility Cut-Off Date Set by Michael Gioia

The American Theatre Wing's 67th Annual Tony Awards will be held June 9 and will air on CBS at 8 PM ET, live from the Radio City Music Hall in New York City. The awards ceremony returns …

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L.A. Drama Critics Awards Held March 18; Silence!, War Horse, Book of Mormon, Christopher Gattelli Among Nominees by Michael Gioia

The 44th annual Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle (LADCC) Awards ceremony takes place March 18 at 7:30 PM at the Los Angeles Theatre Center in downtown L.A. French Stewart, best known for his…

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Mandy Gonzalez, Judy Kuhn Plus Original Cast Members from Avenue Q, [title of show] Perform at Vineyard Gala March 18 by Michael Gioia

The Vineyard Theatre's annual gala — this year, celebrating the institution's 30th anniversary — is held March 18 at The Edison Ballroom. Original cast members from Avenu…

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Spring Awakening's Remy Zaken and Gabriel Violett Are (re)Introducing Remy & Gabe in NYC Concert March 18 by Michael Gioia

Remy Zaken and Gabriel Violett, who were both seen in the Tony Award-winning musical Spring Awakening, offer (re)Introducing Remy & Gabe March 18 at the Laurie Beechman Theater in New Yo…

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The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe Plays Broadway's Circle in the Square Beginning March 18 by Michael Gioia

The Circle in the Square Theatre School presents The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, a children's play performed by CITSTS alumni that was dramatized by le Clanché du Rand …

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Sunday, March 17, 2013

Stephen Sondheim Will Discuss A Life in the Theatre at The Grand Opera House in DE by Michael Gioia

Tony Award-winning composer-lyricist Stephen Sondheim will take part in A Life in the Theatre: An Onstage Conversation May 8 at The Grand Opera House in Wilmington, DE.

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Premiere of Will Eno's Gnit, Adaptation of Peer Gynt Directed by Les Waters, Opens March 17 at Humana Fest by Michael Gioia

The world premiere of Will Eno's Gnit, directed by Actors Theatre of Louisville artistic director Les Waters, officially opens March 17, following previews that began March 15, at ATL as…

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Saturday, March 16, 2013

Tony Winner William Finn Receives DETC's 2013 Melpomai Award March 16; Donna Theodore Among Performers by Michael Gioia

Tony Award-winning composer William Finn receives Desert Ensemble Theatre Company's 2013 Melpomai Award, given annually to honor excellence in the development of theatre nationally, Marc…

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Friday, March 15, 2013

National Theatre Live Will Broadcast Alan Bennett's People, Starring Frances de la Tour by Michael Gioia

National Theatre Live, an initiative to broadcast live performances from the National Theatre's stages to cinemas worldwide, will broadcast live performances of People, a new comedy by A…

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Godspell and In the Heights Actor Corbin Bleu Cast in "One Life to Live" Soap Revival by Michael Gioia

Corbin Bleu, who was last seen on Broadway in the revival of Godspell, has joined the cast of the "One Life to Live" soap revival, according to Deadline.com.

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The Last Five Years Gets Second Extension Prior to Off-Broadway Opening by Michael Gioia

Second Stage Theatre's new production of Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown's musical The Last Five Years, with Adam Kantor and Betsy Wolfe as the couple who falls in and out of lo…

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Lauren Molina, Kate Rockwell, Mitch Jarvis and Dee Snider Will Offer Rock'N Roll & Debauchery at the Cutting Room by Michael Gioia

Lauren Molina, Kate Rockwell, Mitch Jarvis and Dee Snider are among the artists who will be part of Rock'N Roll & Debauchery, an evening presented by Studio 7Arts, April 24 at T…

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Premiere of Will Eno's Gnit, Adaptation of Peer Gynt Directed by Les Waters, Begins March 15 at Humana Fest by Michael Gioia

The world premiere of Will Eno's Gnit, directed by Actors Theatre of Louisville artistic director Les Waters, begins performances March 15, prior to an official opening March 17, at ATL …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, March 14, 2013

"Legends of Oz" Animated Film, With Voices of Megan Hilty, Lea Michele, Bernadette Peters, Will Be Released in 2014 by Michael Gioia

Summertime Entertainment has signed a distribution deal with Clarius Entertainment for the 3-D animated musical film "Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return" — the feature …

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