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Tuesday, May 1, 2018

Tony Award nominations promise clash of big brands by Associated Press

NEW YORK — Whichever show garners the most Tony Award nominations on Tuesday will very likely sound familiar. That’s because most of the leading candidates on Broadway stages these d…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 04:30AM
Monday, April 30, 2018

‘Hamilton’ actor criticizes crowd for using phones during show by Associated Press

SALT LAKE CITY — The lead actor in a production of the Tony Award-winning musical Hamilton has called out Salt Lake City theater-goers who pulled out their cell phones during performances …

SOURCE: The New York Post at 09:44PM
Friday, April 27, 2018

Jacques d’Amboise at 83: Still making kids feel like dancing by Associated Press

On a recent weekend morning, a cavernous basement studio in Harlem was chock full, throbbing with music, and hopping with energy — literally. It was alumni day at the National Dance Instit…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 05:06PM
Monday, April 23, 2018

New film explores the best Broadway musicals you never saw by Associated Press

A new documentary by Susan Stroman called "Bathtubs Over Broadway" allows audiences into this secret world.

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 01:15PM
Friday, April 20, 2018

German theater asks guests to wear swastikas for Hitler play by Associated Press

A theater in southern Germany is proceeding with plans to open a satirical play about Adolf Hitler’s youth in which some patrons will be wearing swastika armbands.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 07:42AM
Wednesday, April 18, 2018

Simply the best? UK critics praise Tina Turner stage musical by Associated Press

LONDON — British theater critics are praising a new stage musical about the life of Tina Turner — and it also has the approval of the star herself.Turner was in the audience for the ope…

SOURCE: Boston Herald at 09:42PM

Simply the best? UK critics praise Tina Turner stage musical by Associated Press

The show charts Turner's small-town roots, her musical apprenticeship alongside abusive husband Ike Turner and her solo breakthrough in the 1980s.

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 01:50PM

Pop singers, Broadway-stars Sara Bareilles and Josh Groban will co-host Tonys by Associated Press

The Tony Awards ceremony will be held June 10 at Radio City Music Hall.

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 01:10PM

Pop singers-turned-Broadway-stars Sara Bareilles and Josh Groban will co-host this summer's Tony Awards by Associated Press

Pop singers-turned-Broadway-stars Sara Bareilles and Josh Groban will co-host the Tony Awards, the theater industry's biggest ceremony. They take over hosting duties from Kevin Spacey, the d…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 12:09PM
Tuesday, April 17, 2018

David Copperfield: lawsuit reveals disappearing act trick by Associated Press

British man claims he suffered brain injury when he fell while participating in Las Vegas showJurors got a rare behind-the-scenes look at a David Copperfield disappearing act during testimon…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:24PM
Saturday, April 14, 2018

‘Amadeus’ and ‘Cuckoo’s Nest’ director Milos Forman dead at 86 by Associated Press

Czech filmmaker Milos Forman, whose American movies “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” and “Amadeus” won a deluge of Academy Awards, including best director Oscars, died Saturday. H…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 07:51AM
Wednesday, April 11, 2018

Mitzi Shore, whose Los Angeles club was a comedy mecca, dies at 87 by Associated Press

Virtually every major comic from Richard Pryor to Robin Williams to Jerry Seinfeld used the club as a stepping-stone to successful careers.

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 01:59PM
Tuesday, April 10, 2018

Pioneering black choreographer, director Donald McKayle dies by Associated Press

McKayle choreographed works that focused on black life and socially conscious themes such as poverty, homelessness and discrimination.

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 08:55AM
Sunday, April 8, 2018

'Hamilton' wins 7 prizes at Britain's Olivier Awards, and Time's Up wins more support by Associated Press

“Hamilton” took seven trophies including best new musical at British theater's Olivier Awards, where women's rights activists joined stage stars on the red carpet to support the Time's U…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 06:55PM

Winners of the 2018 Olivier theater awards by Associated Press

The winners of the 2018 Olivier Awards, honoring achievement in London theater, opera and dance:

SOURCE: Washington Post at 06:06PM

The Latest: Wet red carpet greets stars at UK theater awards by Associated Press

The Latest on British theater’s Olivier Awards (all times local):

SOURCE: Washington Post at 02:48PM

‘Hamilton’ leads nominations for UK stage Olivier Awards by Associated Press

Women’s rights activists are due to join stage stars on the red carpet at British theater’s Olivier Awards, where “Hamilton” leads the race for trophies with 13 nominations.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 07:12AM

'Hamilton' leads nominations for UK stage Olivier Awards by Associated Press

LONDON — Women's rights activists are due to join stage stars on the red carpet Sunday at British theater's Olivier Awards, where "Hamilton" leads the race for trophies with 13 nomination…

SOURCE: Boston Herald at 01:00AM
Friday, March 23, 2018

Chris Evans may not return as Captain America by Associated Press

The actor who plays Captain America may be ready to hang up his shield.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 07:18AM
Sunday, March 18, 2018

Leonard Bernstein, social activist, is focus of new exhibit by Associated Press

PHILADELPHIA — In October 1979, Leonard Bernstein received a fan letter from a high school humanities teacher. Helen Morgan wrote to the celebrity composer-conductor-pianist in hopes he co…

SOURCE: Boston Herald at 01:00AM
Wednesday, March 14, 2018

Harper Lee estate sues over ‘Mockingbird’ Broadway version by Associated Press

The estate of "To Kill a Mockingbird" author Harper Lee has filed suit over an upcoming Broadway adaptation of the novel.

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 08:50PM
Monday, March 12, 2018

Met Opera fires James Levine over sex abuse allegations by Associated Press

The Metropolitan Opera fired music director emeritus James Levine after an investigation found evidence of sexual abuse and harassment. Levine was suspended by the Met in December pending th…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 05:16PM

Russian actor, stage director Oleg Tabakov dies at 82 by Associated Press

Oleg Tabakov, a Russian actor and theater director who for decades was one of the most revered figures in Russia’s theater and film communities, has died. He was 82.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:42PM
Wednesday, March 7, 2018

Slobodan Milošević musical divides audiences in Kosovo by Associated Press

Lift: Slobodan Show, directed by Kosovan Serb Nenad Todorović, aims to treat the “last Serbian taboo”A musical about the late Serbian leader Slobodan Milošević was staged in Kosovo on…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:56AM
Tuesday, March 6, 2018

‘Hamilton’ leads race with 13 Olivier Awards nominations by Associated Press

The West End production of “Hamilton” leads the field for Britain’s biggest theater awards, the Oliviers.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 04:18PM

Tony-award winning actress injured; daughter killed in wreck by Associated Press

Authorities say the 4-year-old daughter of a Tony-award winning actress was killed along with a 1-year-old friend when a driver slammed into them on a Brooklyn street.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 01:12PM
Thursday, March 1, 2018

Sean Lavery, former New York City Ballet star, dies at 61 by Associated Press

New York City Ballet dancer Sean Lavery, whose career was cut short when he was diagnosed with a spinal tumor, has died at age 61.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 03:04PM

Harvey Schmidt, who co-created ‘The Fantasticks,’ dies at 88 by Associated Press

His death on Wednesday was confirmed by Dan Demello, a publicist for the Off-Broadway show.

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 02:05PM
Friday, February 23, 2018

Nanette Fabray, star of stage, screen and TV's 'One Day at a Time,' dies at 97 by Associated Press

The actress, who starred in the 1980s sitcom 'One Day at a Time' died Thursday.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 10:11PM

HBO releases trailer, premiere date for Joe Paterno biopic by Associated Press

Al Pacino stars as late Penn State football coach Joe Paterno.

SOURCE: pagesix.com at 05:36PM
Wednesday, February 21, 2018

Wonder Woman and Luke Skywalker expected at the Oscars by Associated Press

Wonder Woman and Luke Skywalker will be at the Academy Awards — or at least the actors who play them onscreen.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 09:33AM

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