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Tuesday, October 11, 2016

Court: 'Who's on First' can remain in theatric production by Associated Press

An appeals court says producers of a Broadway play can use Abbott and Costello's famous "Who's on First" routine over objections by the comedy duo's heirs.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 01:08PM[SHARE]

The next guy to play Shakespeare on Broadway is Adam Pascal by Associated Press

NEW YORK " With "Something Rotten!" now counting down the days until its run on Broadway ends, it's time to call in musical theater's top closer " Adam Pascal.Pascal, last seen on Broadway …

SOURCE: Boston Herald at 01:00AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, October 5, 2016

Chinese hit ballet 'Raise the Red Lantern' goes to Manila by Associated Press

The National Ballet of China is bringing its acclaimed "Raise the Red Lantern" ballet to the Philippines this month under a cultural exchange program that officials said Wednesday has remain…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 05:50AM[SHARE]
Sunday, October 2, 2016

Lady Gaga to introduce new album in dive bars, not arenas by Associated Press

LOS ANGELES " Lady Gaga is choosing the intimacy of dive bars over arenas to showcase songs from her new album, “Joanne.” She’ll appear at a handful of bars beginning this …

SOURCE: The New York Post at 03:56PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, September 27, 2016

Michael Grandage to direct Frozen on Broadway by Associated Press

The award-winning British director is set to take the reins of the stage adaptation of the blockbuster Disney movie, set to land on New York stage in 2018Some changes are coming in the kingd…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:03AM[SHARE]

Stage version of 'Frozen' musical changes its director by Associated Press

NEW YORK " Some changes are coming in the kingdom of Arendelle: Tony Award-winning director Michael Grandage has been officially unveiled to helm the upcoming stage musical "Frozen."Alex Ti…

SOURCE: Boston Herald at 01:00AM[SHARE]
Friday, September 23, 2016

J.K. Rowling: Harambe isn't part of Harry Potter universe by Associated Press

Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling has clarified that slain Ohio gorilla, Harambe, is not a part of her fictional universe.A new feature on Rowling's Pottermore website allows users to find ou…

SOURCE: Boston Herald at 01:00AM[SHARE]
Thursday, September 22, 2016

Ramin Karimloo to star in musical 'Anastasia' on Broadway by Associated Press

NEW YORK " Ramin Karimloo, who played the title role in "The Phantom of the Opera" in London and Jean Valjean in the latest Broadway reboot of "Les Miserables," is going into another epic t…

SOURCE: Boston Herald at 01:00AM[SHARE]

George Takei musical 'Allegiance' will be broadcast in Dec. by Associated Press

NEW YORK " If you weren't able to catch George Takei's musical "Allegiance" on Broadway, here's another chance " at your local movie theater.Fathom Events will broadcast a digital recording…

SOURCE: Boston Herald at 01:00AM[SHARE]
Friday, September 16, 2016

Edward Albee, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? playwright, dies aged 88 by Associated Press

The three-time Pulitzer-winning playwright challenged theatrical convention through sharp-tongued humor and dark themesThree-time Pulitzer prize-winning playwright Edward Albee has died in s…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:06PM[SHARE]

NYC museum invites viewers to use 18-karat gold toilet by Associated Press

NEW YORK ' A New York City museum is offering visitors a chance to sit on a golden throne, but only in private.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 01:15PM[SHARE]

'Virginia Woolf' playwright Edward Albee dies at age 88 by Associated Press

NEW YORK " Three-time Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Edward Albee, who challenged theatrical convention in masterworks such as "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" and "A Delicate Balance,"…

SOURCE: Boston Herald at 01:00AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, September 6, 2016

Kristin Chenoweth vows to 'represent' Broadway in concerts by Associated Press

NEW YORK " "Glee" and "Wicked" star Kristin Chenoweth is returning to Broadway this fall for a series of concerts celebrating the history of the Great White Way in what she vows will be a d…

SOURCE: Boston Herald at 01:00AM[SHARE]
Thursday, September 1, 2016

'Willy Wonka,' 'Blazing Saddles' screening in Cupertino in AMC Gene Wilder tribute by Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- AMC Theaters nationwide are bringing two of Gene Wilder's most beloved films back to theaters this weekend.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 02:03PM[SHARE]
Monday, August 29, 2016

'Beauty and the Beast' producer posts character images by Associated Press

A producer on the upcoming live-action adaptation of "Beauty and the Beast" has invited his social media followers to be his guest to a first look at several characters from the film.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 08:03PM[SHARE]
Saturday, August 27, 2016

Bruce Springsteen breaks his own record for longest US concert by Associated Press

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. " It was another record-breaking night for Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band with a few surprises thrown in at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium. The Springsteen…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 04:17AM[SHARE]
Friday, August 19, 2016

Comedian Andrea Martin joins 'Hairspray Live!' cast by Associated Press

NEW YORK " Andrea Martin has jumped aboard the cast of NBC's "Hairspray Live!" to play the mother of pop star Ariana Grande.The Tony- and Emmy-winning comedian will join a lineup that also …

SOURCE: Boston Herald at 06:54PM[SHARE]
Thursday, August 18, 2016

Rowling e-books about Hogwarts coming in September by Associated Press

NEW YORK " J.K. Rowling has so much more to say about Hogwarts.The "Harry Potter" author has completed a series of short digital works, Pottermore Presents, centered on the school where Pot…

SOURCE: Boston Herald at 09:42PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, August 17, 2016

UK critics fall for 'Groundhog Day' musical, over and over by Associated Press

LONDON " "Groundhog Day" is back, this time on stage. Is it deja vu, or something new?A musical based on the much-loved 1993 movie about a jaded weatherman forced to live the same day over …

SOURCE: Boston Herald at 05:21PM[SHARE]

London critics fall for 'Groundhog Day' musical by Associated Press

"Groundhog Day" is back, this time on stage. Is it deja vu, or something new?

SOURCE: Washington Post at 09:20AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, August 16, 2016

Broadway's best to light up Coney Island at Elsie Fest by Associated Press

NEW YORK " This fall, the famous Coney Island boardwalk will host some special hot dogs with a Broadway flavor.The second annual Elsie Fest, a one-day outdoor music festival celebrating thea…

SOURCE: Boston Herald at 06:08AM[SHARE]
Sunday, August 7, 2016

'Scary' Lucille Ball statue is replaced in her N.Y. hometown by Associated Press

CELORON, N.Y. ' A new statue of Lucille Ball was unveiled in the late actress' hometown on Saturday to replace one that was so hated it was dubbed "Scary Lucy."

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 05:22AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, August 3, 2016

Harry Potter script sells millions of copies in just two days by Associated Press

Not even “Hamilton” can keep up with these numbers. The script to the London stage production “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts One and Two” sold more than 2 m…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 11:47AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, July 26, 2016

'Motown' star Allison Semmes credits show with 1st big part by Associated Press

NEW YORK " One of the best moments in the carefully crafted Broadway show "Motown: The Musical" is when the unpredictable happens.That's when actress Allison Semmes, who plays Diana Ross, go…

SOURCE: Boston Herald at 04:10PM[SHARE]
Monday, July 25, 2016

Michael C. Hall heads London run of Bowie musical 'Lazarus' by Associated Press

LONDON " The David Bowie musical "Lazarus" is headed to London, with star Michael C. Hall on board.Producers said Monday that the show will run at the King's Cross Theatre from Oct. 25 unti…

SOURCE: Boston Herald at 07:40PM[SHARE]
Monday, July 11, 2016

Creator of the Broadway hit 'Hamilton' says goodbye by Associated Press

Lin-Manuel Miranda, the creator and star of the Broadway smash "Hamilton," made a subdued final bow Saturday alongside two other departing stars in the show that has become a cultural phenom…

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 11:27AM[SHARE]
Sunday, July 10, 2016

'Hamilton' names its replacements for departing actors by Associated Press

NEW YORK " Tony Award-nominee Brandon Victor Dixon will replace Tony Award-winner Leslie Odom Jr. as Aaron Burr on Broadway in the smash hit "Hamilton," and Lexi Lawson will take over from …

SOURCE: Boston Herald at 07:05PM[SHARE]

Will 'Hamilton' suffer after the loss of key principals? by Associated Press

NEW YORK " She was spending a sweltering afternoon on the streets of New York but Caitlin Goddard was nearing her prize, inch by inch.She'd been in line for three nights and two days and th…

SOURCE: Boston Herald at 07:05PM[SHARE]

Creator of the Broadway hit 'Hamilton' says goodbye, quietly by Associated Press

NEW YORK " Lin-Manuel Miranda, the creator and star of the Broadway smash "Hamilton," made a subdued final bow Saturday alongside two other departing stars in the show that has become a cul…

SOURCE: Boston Herald at 07:03PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, July 6, 2016

Broadway's 'Fun Home' cast sets benefit for Orlando victims by Associated Press

NEW YORK " Many Broadway stars have joined together to sing and raise money to help the survivors of the gay nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida. Now, one Broadway show is going further …

SOURCE: Boston Herald at 10:37AM[SHARE]
Thursday, June 30, 2016

Aside from 'Hamilton,' Revolutionary era inspires little art by Associated Press

NEW YORK " Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and 11 Tony Awards, "Hamilton" is a cultural phenomenon that stands as the most celebrated work of art ever inspired by the American Revolution.The co…

SOURCE: Boston Herald at 07:28AM[SHARE]

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