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Saturday, August 19, 2017

Stuart J. Thompson, Award-Winning Broadway Producer, Dies at 62 by Christopher Mele

Mr. Thompson, whose productions were nominated for 20 Tony Awards and won six, helped mount hits like “The Book of Mormon.” “He elevated me,” said Patti LuPone.

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Tuesday, April 18, 2017

Playtime During the Previews? Playgrounds Are the Latest Movie Theater Accessories by Christopher Mele

Two California theaters have play areas in their auditoriums for 3- to 12-year-olds. But don’t worry, they’re not open while the show plays.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:55AM
Saturday, November 19, 2016

Mike Pence Saw ‘Hamilton.’ The Cast Had Something to Say. by Christopher Mele and Patrick Healy

With the vice president-elect attending the show, the cast used the opportunity to make a statement emphasizing the need for the new presidential administration to work on behalf of all Amer…

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Sunday, April 3, 2016

Suspicious Truck Prompts Evacuation in Times Square - The New York Times by Christopher Mele

An unattended rental truck with wires protruding from its dashboard and gas canisters behind its seats touched off a brief evacuation in a part of Times Square on Saturday night, the police …

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic
TBA: Ragtime