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Thursday, January 24, 2013

Barry Manilow reschedules Broadway opening night by The Associated Press

NEW YORK—Illness has forced Barry Manilow to postpone the opening night of the legendary crooner's latest concert show on Broadway.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 02:39PM
Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Ed Asner pitches for Conn. Shakespeare theater by The Associated Press

STRATFORD, Conn.—Veteran stage and TV actor Ed Asner has returned to the American Shakespeare Theater in Connecticut to help lead a fundraiser to restore the celebrated stage.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 05:43AM
Monday, December 24, 2012

Reaction to the death of actor Jack Klugman by The Associated Press

Celebrities on Monday reacted to the death of "Odd Couple" star Jack Klugman, who died Monday at age 90. Here are samples of sentiments expressed on Twitter:...

SOURCE: Associated Press at 10:01PM
Thursday, December 20, 2012

Cuba Gooding Jr., Vanessa Williams Broadway-bound by The Associated Press

NEW YORK—Cuba Gooding Jr., Vanessa Williams and Condola Rashad will be joining Cicely Tyson on "The Trip to Bountiful.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 04:56PM
Tuesday, December 11, 2012

TKTS discount booth in Times Square halts program by The Associated Press

NEW YORK—The booth that sells tickets for Broadway and off-Broadway shows in Times Square is suspending a pilot program until after the holidays that offered tickets to matinee and eve…

SOURCE: Denver Post at 03:53PM

Holly Hunter replaced by Deirdre O'Connell at Flea by The Associated Press

NEW YORK—Scheduling conflicts have led to Holly Hunter bowing out of the world premiere of Hamish Linklater's play "The Vandal.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 01:33PM

Spice Girls musical 'Viva Forever' opens in London by The Associated Press

LONDON—It's time to find out whether Girl Power is still going strong, with the premiere of a new stage musical based on the songs of the Spice Girls.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 07:42AM
Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Amber Tamblyn to make her Broadway debut next year by The Associated Press

NEW YORK—Amber Tamblyn, who stars in "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants" films and on TV in "House" and "Joan of Arcadia," is heading to Broadway.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 03:41PM
Saturday, November 24, 2012

5 things to know about 'Dallas' star Larry Hagman by The Associated Press

Five things to know about "Dallas" star Larry Hagman:...

SOURCE: Associated Press at 12:12PM
Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Maurice Hines to direct NY Apollo 'nightclub' show by The Associated Press

NEW YORK—New York City's storied Apollo Theater will be temporarily transformed into a glamorous, old-school nightclub in February.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 10:28AM
Friday, November 9, 2012

Holly Hunter to star in an off-Broadway play by The Associated Press

NEW YORK—Academy Award-winner Holly Hunter is hoping to rip up the stage when she stars off-Broadway in a new play by Hamish Linklater.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 05:57PM
Thursday, November 8, 2012

Blythe Danner joins 'Nice Work If You Can Get It' by The Associated Press

NEW YORK—Blythe Danner is jumping into the Broadway show "Nice Work If You Can Get It," playing the mother of Matthew Broderick's wealthy playboy character.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 01:21PM
Wednesday, October 31, 2012

George Wendt leaves play after chest pains by The Associated Press

SKOKIE, Ill.—Chest pains will keep actor George Wendt from performing as Oscar Madison in a Chicago-area production of "The Odd Couple.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 02:51PM
Wednesday, October 24, 2012

'Spider-Man' Musical Scribe Writing Tell-All by The Associated Press

Glen Berger's book, "Song of Spider-Man: Inside Story of the Most Controversial Musical in Broadway History," arrives next year via Simon & Schuster.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:51PM
Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Plans for second TEDxBroadway conference revealed by The Associated Press

NEW YORK—The second annual TEDxBroadway—a conference focusing on Broadway's future—will kick off on Jan.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 10:53AM
Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Penske Media buys Variety by The Associated Press

Penske Media is buying the industry trade magazine Variety for an undisclosed sum....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 12:18PM
Thursday, September 27, 2012

Kennedy theater award established in NY by The Associated Press

NEW YORK—A $100,000 theater award honoring the late Sen. Edward Kennedy has been established in New York.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 04:12PM
Monday, September 24, 2012

Shakespeare's Globe offers 3 plays at cinemas by The Associated Press

NEW YORK—Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in London, which proudly has a foot in the past, is taking a bold step into the future.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 04:26PM
Tuesday, September 4, 2012

'Anna Karenina' premieres in London by The Associated Press

LONDON—Keira Knightley and Jude Law swept along a red carpet, complete with chandeliers, at the world premiere of their new movie "Anna Karenina.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 04:08PM
Saturday, September 1, 2012

Hal David, lyricist, dies in LA at 91 by The Associated Press

Hal David, the stylish, heartfelt lyricist who teamed with Burt Bacharach on dozens of timeless songs for movies, television and a variety of recording artists in the 1960s and beyond, has d…

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 06:39PM
Sunday, August 12, 2012

‘Elf’ musical returning to Broadway  by The Associated Press

The Christmas musical based on Will Ferrell’s movie “Elf” is returning to Broadway for the holidays. Producers said Thursday the show will start performances on Nov. 9 at the Al Hirsch…

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 06:00AM
Thursday, August 9, 2012

Pyotr Fomenko, Innovative Russian Stage Director, Dies at 80 by The Associated Press

Mr. Fomenko, whose productions often drew the wrath of Soviet authorities, founded his own theater group and staged innovative interpretations of the classics.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 08:33PM
Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Reaction to the death of Marvin Hamlisch by The Associated Press

Reaction to the death of composer Marvin Hamlisch....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 02:56PM

John C. McGinley of 'Scrubs' fame comes to Broadway by The Associated Press

Actor to joins Al Pacino and Bobby Cannevale in David Mamet's 'Glengarry Glen Ross'

SOURCE: NJ.com at 12:01AM
Monday, August 6, 2012

'Hairspray' co-writer Mark O'Donnell dies at 58 by The Associated Press

The writer collapsed in the lobby of his apartment complex on the Upper West Side of Manhattan.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 06:46PM
Thursday, July 26, 2012

Bebe Neuwirth to star in McNally's 'Golden Age' by The Associated Press

NEW YORK—Bebe Neuwirth has been picked to star in the New York premiere of "Golden Age" by four-time Tony winner Terrence McNally.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 02:33PM
Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Kristin Chenoweth Injured on Brooklyn Set of ‘The Good Wife’ by The Associated Press

Actress Kristin Chenoweth has been injured on the Williamsburg, Brooklyn set of the CBS drama "The Good Wife" and has been taken to a hospital. Her publicist, Jill Fritzo, said she was hit i…

SOURCE: WNYC at 11:34PM
Thursday, July 5, 2012

Eric Sykes, British Comic Actor, Is Dead at 89 by The Associated Press

Mr. Sykes appeared on television, in movies and onstage, and was performing in London’s West End into his 80s.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:51PM
Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Griffith's career included TV, Broadway, movies by The Associated Press

Some of the highlights of Andy Griffith's career:...

SOURCE: Associated Press at 12:51PM
Friday, June 29, 2012

Broadway plans for Nora Ephron play Lucky Guy continue, despite author’s death by The Associated Press

Lucky Guy follows the story of reporter Mike McAlary, who won a Pulitzer in 1998 for his coverage on the police brutalization of Abner Louima

SOURCE: National Post (Canada) at 12:13PM
Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Louis C.K. selling his own tour tickets for a flat fee, bypassing service charges by The Associated Press

After selling a comedy special directly to fans and upending the comedy business, Louis C.K. is taking the same approach with tickets to his next tour.

SOURCE: National Post (Canada) at 10:00AM

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