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Thursday, January 25, 2018

David Copperfield voices support for #MeToo after accusation by Associated Press

Copperfield's statement makes reference to a since-debunked allegation of sexual misconduct made against him by a different woman in 2007.

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 04:49PM
Sunday, January 21, 2018

AP PHOTOS: Talented young dancers compete in Chicago by Associated Press

Hundreds of ballet dancers between the ages of 9 and 19 have been auditioning in Chicago at the Youth America Grand Prix regional semifinals.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 05:42PM
Friday, January 19, 2018

Second City expands comedy classes for teens with autism by Associated Press

Learning the fundamentals of improv comedy helps improve communication skills.

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 11:39PM
Thursday, January 18, 2018

British media: Police probe 3rd Kevin Spacey sex assault allegation by Associated Press

Spacey was artistic director of London’s Old Vic Theatre between 2004 and 2015.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 08:02AM
Friday, January 12, 2018

Six additional women have leveled sexual misconduct accusations against maestro Charles Dutoit, including a rape by Jocelyn Gecker and Janie Har / Associated Press

SAN FRANCISCO — Six more women have stepped forward to accuse prominent conductor Charles Dutoit of sexually assaulting them in the United States, France and Canada, including a musician w…

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 02:19AM
Wednesday, January 10, 2018

Arthur Miller archive going to University of Texas library by Associated Press

The archives of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Arthur Miller, which shed light on seven decades of his works, will be going on display at the University of Texas.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:48AM
Friday, January 5, 2018

Most Broadway shows offer half-off ticket deals this month by Associated Press

On Broadway, there might be a lot of snow right now, but there’s also a bargain.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 01:33PM
Thursday, January 4, 2018

Toronto theater director Albert Schultz resigns over alleged misconduct by Associated Press

The move follows a lawsuit by four women alleging Schultz exposed himself, groped and otherwise sexually humiliated them.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 08:58PM
Wednesday, January 3, 2018

Canadian theater founder suspended amid harassment claims by Associated Press

A prominent figure in the Canadian arts world was suspended Wednesday by the theater company he co-founded amid four lawsuits by actresses who allege he exposed himself, groped them and othe…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:12PM

Canadian theater founder Albert Schultz suspended following harassment claims by Associated Press

The suspension came following lawsuits filed by actresses who allege Albert Schultz exposed himself, groped them and otherwise sexually humiliated them.       …

SOURCE: USA Today at 08:10PM

Ellen Page marries New York dance teacher Emma Portner by Associated Press

Ellen Page is now a married woman.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 05:42PM

Prominent Canadian theater figure faces harassment claims by Associated Press

A prominent figure in the Canadian theater world and the company he founded are facing four separate lawsuits alleging sexual assault and harassment.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 04:36PM
Tuesday, January 2, 2018

New York City Ballet leader retires amid sexual misconduct investigation by Associated Press

Peter Martins says scandal ‘exacted a painful toll on me and my family’Martins, 71, denies sexually harassing members of company, including dancersThe longtime leader of the New York Cit…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:14AM
Friday, December 15, 2017

Dustin Hoffman accused of new incidents of sexual misconduct by Associated Press

More women are accusing Dustin Hoffman of sexual misconduct, including an incident in which a playwright says the actor exposed himself to her in a New York hotel room when she was 16-years-…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 01:05AM
Wednesday, December 13, 2017

London’s Royal Court Theatre scraps play over sex harassment themes by Associated Press

LONDON — With allegations of sexual misconduct shaking Britain’s entertainment industry, London’s Royal Court Theatre has canceled a production that features “themes of g…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 02:39PM

UK theater axes play with abuse theme amid misconduct crisis by Associated Press

With allegations of sexual misconduct shaking Britain’s entertainment industry, London’s Royal Court Theatre has canceled a production that features “themes of grooming and abuses of p…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 07:33AM
Friday, December 8, 2017

Bolshoi to premiere previously canceled Nureyev ballet by Associated Press

Russia’s history Bolshoi Theater is getting ready to premiere a ballet about dancer Rudolf Nureyev after the original opening was postponed and its director arrested.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 03:42PM

Geoffrey Rush sues Sydney newspaper over theater story by Associated Press

Rush told a news conference that the newspaper’s reporting had damaged his reputation.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 04:27AM

Geoffrey Rush sues Sydney newspaper over theater story by Associated Press

Geoffrey Rush is suing a Sydney newspaper for defamation over its reporting of an actress’s complaint against the Oscar-winning actor of “inappropriate behavior.”

SOURCE: Washington Post at 02:24AM
Sunday, December 3, 2017

‘The Ferryman’ wins big at Evening Standard stage awards by Associated Press

Jez Butterworth’s powerful drama “The Ferryman” has won three prizes, including best play, at London’s Evening Standard Theater Awards.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 06:24PM
Saturday, December 2, 2017

Geoffrey Rush quits industry post over 'inappropriate behaviour' claim by Associated Press

Oscar winner steps down as Aacta president over allegation dating to his performance for the Sydney Theatre Company two years agoOscar-winning actor Geoffrey Rush has stepped down as preside…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:12AM
Friday, December 1, 2017

Geoffrey Rush denies ‘inappropriate behavior’ at theater by Associated Press

The Sydney Theatre Company was not disclosing details of the allegations.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 03:15AM
Thursday, November 30, 2017

Geoffrey Rush denies ‘inappropriate behavior’ at theater by Associated Press

The Sydney Theatre Company says it received a complaint of “inappropriate behavior” against Geoffrey Rush, an allegation lawyers for the Oscar winner denied.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:36PM

Bette Midler renews allegation Geraldo Rivera groped her by Associated Press

Actor posts video of 1991 interview in which she describes alleged assault, saying TV host and producer pushed drugs ‘under my nose’Bette Midler renewed an allegation of 1970s sexual mis…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:48PM

Playwright Israel Horovitz faces harassment allegations by Associated Press

Award-winning playwright-screenwriter Israel Horovitz, who faces multiple allegations of sexual harassment, has departed from the Gloucester Stage Company.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 05:12PM
Tuesday, November 7, 2017

Film critics bar Disney from awards consideration over 'L.A. Times' dispute by Associated Press

Critics groups say Disney films won't be eligible for awards or advance reviews until studio quits punishing 'L.A. Times' for unfavorable stories.     …

SOURCE: USA Today at 10:10AM
Wednesday, November 1, 2017

‘This Is Us’ name-checks Christian Bale instead of Kevin Spacey by Associated Press

In the wake of the Harvey Weinstein scandal, actor Anthony Rapp alleged Spacey made sexual advances toward him in 1986.

SOURCE: pagesix.com at 05:35PM
Monday, October 30, 2017

Steppenwolf’s Gary Sinise named Rose Parade grand marshal by Associated Press

This year's parade theme is "Making a Difference."

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 02:49PM
Tuesday, October 24, 2017

Robert Guillaume, star of 'Soap, 'Benson,' 'Lion King' and 'Sports Night,' dies at 89 by Associated Press

Guillaume, 89, won two Emmys and played everything from the Phantom of the Opera to an animated monkey in 'The Lion King.'        

SOURCE: USA Today at 05:09PM
Monday, October 16, 2017

Veteran British actor Roy Dotrice dies aged 94 by Associated Press

The family of veteran British actor Roy Dotrice says he has died in his London home. He was 94.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 08:33AM
Friday, October 13, 2017

Mandela exhibit opens at Clinton Library in Little Rock by Associated Press

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. • Photographs commissioned by the Nelson Mandela Foundation along with a re-creation of the former South African president’s prison cell highlight a temporary exhibit a…

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 08:24PM

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