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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[SHARE]
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[SHARE]

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[SHARE]

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[SHARE]
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 City Ba…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:14AM[SHARE]
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[SHARE]
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 gro…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 02:39PM[SHARE]

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 power o…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 07:33AM[SHARE]
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[SHARE]

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[SHARE]

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[SHARE]
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[SHARE]
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[SHARE]
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[SHARE]
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[SHARE]

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 miscond…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:48PM[SHARE]

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[SHARE]
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[SHARE]
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[SHARE]
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[SHARE]
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[SHARE]
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[SHARE]
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 at fo…

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 08:24PM[SHARE]
Saturday, October 7, 2017

Play depicting American patriot Thomas Paine comes home by Associated Press

Fiery American patriot Thomas Paine is returning " in spirit" to the Boston hall where he and the other founding fathers planted the seeds of revolution.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:24AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, October 4, 2017

Tom Brokaw, Colson Whitehead among new 'Library Lions' by Associated Press

NEW YORK " Pulitzer Prize-winning novelists Michael Chabon and Colson Whitehead, former NBC anchorman Tom Brokaw, Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden and theater director Robert Wilson all h…

SOURCE: Boston Herald at 01:00AM[SHARE]
Thursday, September 28, 2017

James Norton to star in UK premiere of play 'Belleville' by Associated Press

James Norton and Imogen Poots are set to play American newlyweds in Paris in the British premiere of U.S. playwright Amy Herzog's acclaimed "Belleville."

SOURCE: Washington Post at 02:06PM[SHARE]

Jason Mraz is heading to Broadway by Associated Press

The "I'm Yours" singer will make his Broadway debut starting Nov. 3.

SOURCE: pagesix.com at 12:24PM[SHARE]
Monday, September 25, 2017

'Rent' live special coming to TV in January by Associated Press

The musical will air Jan. 27, with casting details to be announced.

SOURCE: pagesix.com at 06:02PM[SHARE]

Fox sets Jan. 27 airdate for live 'Rent' broadcast by Associated Press

Broadway musical will be Fox network's live telecast        

SOURCE: USA Today at 04:42PM[SHARE]

US-based actor Jan Triska dies after fall from Prague bridge by Associated Press

Jan Triska, an actor who moved to the U.S. after being banned by the Czechoslovak Communist regime, has died, more than a day after he fell from Prague's iconic Charles Bridge. He was 80.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 06:54AM[SHARE]

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