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Wednesday, June 20, 2012

So Long Judas; Jesus Christ Superstar to Close on Broadway by Chris Luner

A divine intervention seems to be the only thing that can save Broadway’s next musical on the chopping block. Yes folks, as always post Tony Awards, Broadway cleans out a little bit of…

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Sunday, June 17, 2012

T’was The Night Before Summer Stage by Chris Luner

T’was the night before Summer Stage, and all through the theatre Everything was up and running, yes even the heaters The audition cards were piled on the shelves with care In knowing creat…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 10:09PM

Upper Darby Summer Stage Announces Cast List for Hairspray by Chris Luner

You Can’t Stop the Beat! Yes ladies and gentlemen, Luner on Theatre is back to covering the fantastic Upper Darby Summer Stage for another summer season! The Mainstage production for t…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 12:14PM
Saturday, June 16, 2012

Bon Voyage; Anything Goes Set to Close on Broadway by Chris Luner

It’s delightful, it’s delicious, its done on Broadway. It looks as though Broadway’s biggest and best cruise ship has set a date to return to its dock from an unbelievably …

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 11:49AM
Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Learn Your Lessons Well; Godspell to Close on Broadway by Chris Luner

Where are you going? Where are you going? Lyrics from the song “By My Side” from the Stephen Schwartz musical Godspell now not only apply to the musical itself but have answered …

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 03:10PM

Tony Time: Sondheim’s Worst Nightmare Becomes Reality by Chris Luner

Yes that is right folks! Luner on Theatre’s hit Tony Time series is still alive and well despite the fact that the 2012 Tony Awards are over! We are questioning and suggesting a few th…

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Monday, June 11, 2012

Tony Time: 2012 Tony Award Winners (Photos) by Chris Luner

The Tony Awards for 2012 may have come to a close but Luner on Theatre is not nearly done our coverage yet of this year’s awards! We have a few final pieces of theatre related news to …

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 02:06PM

Tony Time: 2012 Tony Award Winners Announced by Chris Luner

It almost surreal that Broadway’s biggest and best night has come and gone already. The 2012 Tony Awards was an epic night of Broadway Theatre is seemed filled with everything and anyt…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 07:56AM
Saturday, June 9, 2012

Tony Time: For Kathleen Marshall, Old is Gold by Chris Luner

We are getting so close to The 2012 Tony Awards we can taste it!! Really? No! But anyways, Luner on Theatre is keeping up the Tony Awards spirit and aiming to get you as much coverage and ne…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 02:31PM
Thursday, June 7, 2012

Tony Time: Best Revival of a Musical (Photos) by Chris Luner

Are we there yet?! No! Are we there yet!? No! IT’S ALMOST THE TONYS! Luner on Theatre cannot wait till the 2012 Tony Awards are here! OBVIOUSLY! We are continuing to bring you never e…

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Tony Time: Best Revival of a Play (Photos) by Chris Luner

Tonys! Tonys! Tonys! IT’S ALMOST TIME! Luner on Theatre cannot wait till the 2012 Tony Awards are here! We are continuing to bring you never ending coverage of anything and everything…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 05:42PM

Once Upon A Time Players Kick Off 2012 Summer Season with Avenue Q by Chris Luner

There’s no place to go but home to Avenue Q! Yes, Broadway’s blockbuster hit, Avenue Q, is making it’s way into the regional and local theatre scenes around the nation and …

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 08:06AM
Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Tony Time: Best Musical Nominees (Photos) by Chris Luner

5 Days and Counting! Are you getting excited?! WE ARE! Luner on Theatre cannot wait till the 2012 Tony Awards are here! We are continuing to bring you never ending coverage of anything and…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 06:11AM

Tony Time: Best Play Nominees (Photos) by Chris Luner

5 Days and Counting! Are you getting excited?! WE ARE! Luner on Theatre cannot wait till the 2012 Tony Awards are here! We are continuing to bring you never ending coverage of anything and e…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 06:06AM
Monday, June 4, 2012

2012 Drama Desk Award Winners Announced by Chris Luner

It all comes down to this! We are now in the final week leading up to the biggest and best night in Broadway Theatre, The Tony Awards! As we journey there however, we still are giving out so…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 07:39AM
Saturday, June 2, 2012

Tony Time: Will Plays Grace the Stage at The Tony Awards this Year? by Chris Luner

The Tony’s are coming! The Tony’s are coming! The clock is counting down faster then ever to this year’s 2012 Tony Awards celebration and Luner on Theatre still has so much…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 01:22PM

London Lookout: Spice Girls Musical Beginning to Take Shape in West End by Chris Luner

Spice Up Your Life! Oh yes, it seems as though the West End theatre scene will take those words to heart as the upcoming season looks to be the roots of a new musical that will be sure to sp…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 11:35AM
Friday, June 1, 2012

Tony Time: Nominations for Best Costume Design by Chris Luner

Luner on Theatre continues its coverage today of your 2012 Tony Awards with our hit series Tony Time bringing you everything you have and haven’t of for this year’s theatre award…

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Thursday, May 31, 2012

Tony Time: Why is Broadway’s Best Game Off the Court? by Chris Luner

You Go Your Way and I’ll Go Mine. These famous lyrics from the hit Broadway hit musical, Lysistrata Jones, seem more fitting now then ever that the 2012 Tony Award nominations have com…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 01:54PM

The Last Five Years will Receive Off-Broadway Revival by Chris Luner

A Miracle Would Happen and it seems it has in New York. The New York theatre community has learned of some very exciting news. Isn’t it always glorious when a show is revived that peop…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 11:14AM
Sunday, May 27, 2012

Katie Finneran to Star as Miss Hannigan in Broadway Revival of Annie by Chris Luner

We love you Miss Hannigan! Oh yes we do! As the Broadway Fall 2012 races towards us it seems like an out of control train, the Broadway revival of Annie seems as though it will be here Tomor…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 12:02PM
Friday, May 25, 2012

2012 Outer Critics Circle Award Winners Announced by Chris Luner

Hello Everyone! We may be in full countdown mode here for the 2012 Tony Awards but that does not mean the rest of the New York theatre season awards are over! Yes Luner on Theatre is continu…

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Tony Time: Nominations for Best Scenic Design by Chris Luner

Luner on Theatre’s Tony Time continues today and brings you something totally new this year! Visuals! We are bringing you a look at the Tony nominated designs that are being honored th…

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Thursday, May 24, 2012

Tony Time: Why Jesus Couldn’t Betray Judas by Chris Luner

What’s the buzz! Tell me what’s a happenin’! Come May 1st, 2012, Josh Young was honored to receive a Tony Award Nomination in the category of Best Performance by an Actor i…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 01:03PM
Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Newsies Stop The World And Broadway! by Chris Luner

The Broadway event of a lifetime you have been waiting for has arrived. Yes, Disney’s Newsies, the downright failure musical film from 1992, has been turned into a stage production, fi…

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Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Tony Time: Broadway’s Bad Girl Not Forgotten by Chris Luner

Hello Everyone! Luner on Theatre is relaunching its Tony Time series once again in honor of the 2012 Tony Awards! Covering any ideas and anyone, in this series anything can be a discussion w…

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Monday, May 21, 2012

Broadway’s Annie Revival Finds a Home; The Palace by Chris Luner

It looks as though Broadway’s newest orphan has found her home! As the Fall 2012 theatre season begins to loom in among all other news as we wrap up the Spring 2012 season, it looks as…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 03:50PM

Potted Potter: The Unauthorized Harry Experience is Authorized Wicked Fun Off-Broadway by Chris Luner

Witches and Wizards and Spells! OH MY! If you have ever read a Harry Potter book, seen a Harry Potter movie or even in the slightest way consider yourself to be a Harry Potter fan; wicked fu…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 01:54PM

2012 Drama League Award Winners Announced by Chris Luner

Our Epic Awards Season Coverage Continues! As Luner on Theatre and the rest of the Broadway and Off-Broadway community count down to the biggest night of theatre, The 2012 Tony Awards, we ar…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 11:48AM
Thursday, May 17, 2012

Say Hello to the Faces of Tomorrow; The Orphans of Annie (Photos) by Chris Luner

Tomorrow is looking like a brighter day on Broadway! And a whole lot more adorable! With the Fall 2012 upcoming revival of the well known musical Annie, Luner on Theatre will be bringing you…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 04:17PM

Kings of New York! Disney Announces Newsies is Officially an Open Run on Broadway by Chris Luner

Ain’t it a fine life! With more momentum then ever before, it seems as though Disney’s Newsies on Broadway could not have a better life sweeping into town with raving reviews and…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 12:00PM

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