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Monday, May 25, 2015

'Spider-Man' Opening Delayed Yet Again by PATRICK HEALY

This time, the target is January.

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Costly ‘Spider-Man’ Can’t Get Off the Ground by PATRICK HEALY

Executives with “Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark” said Thursday that the musical’s opening would be delayed again, missing the lucrative Thanksgiving week.

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An Early Demise for 'A Life in the Theater' by PATRICK HEALY

Like the Broadway outing last fall of David Mamet's "Oleanna," "A Life in the Theater" had modest or weak ticket sales since performances began.

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The Dress Finally Fits: Harvey Fierstein to Star in 'La Cage aux Folles' by PATRICK HEALY

Mr. Fierstein, 56, will take over as Albin in "La Cage aux Folles."

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Pablo Schreiber, Jennifer Carpenter in 'Gruesome Playground Injuries' by PATRICK HEALY

Casting for "Gruesome Playground Injuries" announced.

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Broadway Theaters to Dim Lights for Clayburgh by PATRICK HEALY

And her daughter will be performing at one of those theaters.

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'Catch Me If You Can' Nabs Its Broadway Cast by PATRICK HEALY

Norbert Leo Butz and Aaron Tveit will assume the lead roles of an F.B.I. agent and a charming scoundrel who were played by Tom Hanks and Leonardo DiCaprio in the 2002 movie.

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'Next to Normal' To Close on Jan. 16 by PATRICK HEALY

In April "Next to Normal" became only the eighth musical to win the Pulitzer Prize for drama since 1918.

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Concern at 'Promises, Promises' for Kristin Chenoweth by PATRICK HEALY

A publicist for the production said on Wednesday that Ms. Chenoweth, 42, experienced dizziness after her final scene and was unable to take her curtain call.

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Wooster Group Plans New York Premiere for 'Vieux Carré' by PATRICK HEALY

The play, by Tennessee Williams, will run at the Baryshnikov Arts Center in February.

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'Oklahoma!' Revival in D.C. Generates Broadway Buzz by PATRICK HEALY

Arena Stage's new production of "Oklahoma!" opened last weekend to a rave review in The Washington Post and other rapturous notices. Broadway scouts are expected to see the show in the comin…

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ArtsBeat: 'Driving Miss Daisy' in Talks to Extend by PATRICK HEALY

The producers of one of Broadway's biggest hit plays of the fall, "Driving Miss Daisy," are talking to stars Vanessa Redgrave and James Earl Jones about continuing in the show through the sp…

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ArtsBeat: 'Spider-Man' Musical Teams With Syfy Channel by PATRICK HEALY

The unusual deal involves commercials, promotions and contests.

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Theater Groups Team Up to Help Playwrights Develop Works by PATRICK HEALY

Clubbed Thumb and Playwrights Horizon create "SuperLab."

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Rylance Ready for Another Broadway Role in 'Jerusalem' by PATRICK HEALY

He may even compete against himself for a Tony Award.

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ArtsBeat: Do-Over for Playwriting Prize by PATRICK HEALY

Protests against a decision not to name a winner lead to a reconsideration.

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The Spike and Other Improv Lessons by PATRICK HEALY

Mark Rylance, who plays in-theater volleyball with other cast members of “La Bête,” is a big believer in and teacher of improv.

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Safety Inspectors to Assess More 'Spider-Man' Flying Sequences by PATRICK HEALY

State safety inspectors will return to Broadway's Foxwoods Theater on Wednesday to assess more flying sequences that director Julie Taymor has conceived for the upcoming musical "Spider-Man:…

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Wary of Demanding Lead Role, 'Spider-Man' Producers Eye Use of Backup by PATRICK HEALY

The producers of "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" are planning to tap cast member Matthew James Thomas to serve as an alternate for leading man Reeve Carney for as many as two performances a …

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'Dracula' Will Rise Off Broadway, With a Count by Way of Italy by PATRICK HEALY

Revival of "Dracula" starring a newcomer in title role is coming to Off Broadway

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Sam Gold, Director of 'Circle Mirror,' Joins the Roundabout Team by PATRICK HEALY

He is named an associate artist at Roundabout Theater Company.

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Have You Heard the One About the Rabbi Who Didn't Memorize His Lines? by PATRICK HEALY

Richard Dreyfuss show "Imagining Heschel" still being done on book and not open for review

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Longer Run for 'Merchant of Venice' Under Discussion by PATRICK HEALY

With the box office booming, the producers hope to extend the play beyond its scheduled Jan. 9 closing.

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‘Spider-Man’ Starts to Emerge From Secrecy by PATRICK HEALY

The creators of the delayed “Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark,” the most expensive show in Broadway history, say they can see it taking shape. But time is running out.

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'Elling' to Close on Broadway by PATRICK HEALY

So much for little-known Norwegian comedies surviving on brutal commercial Broadway. The new play "Elling" will close this Sunday after 22 previews and nine regular performances.

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'Spider-Man': Turn on the Commercials by PATRICK HEALY

Coming soon to a TV set near you.

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A Home Field Advantage for 'In the Heights' by PATRICK HEALY

Lin-Manuel Miranda will star in a production in Puerto Rico.

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‘Spider-Man’ Takes Off, With Some Bumps by PATRICK HEALY

Catcalls and technical problems marred the preview performance of “Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark,” the most expensive production ever staged on Broadway.

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ArtsBeat: Curtain to Rise on ‘Spider-Man’ by PATRICK HEALY

The show will hold its first preview performance on Sunday before more than 1,900 paying theatergoers, reporters, and several of the musical’s nervous producers and investors.

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