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Monday, March 14, 2011

'Hereafter' Is Pulled From Japanese Theaters by Dave Itzkoff

"Hereafter" follows several characters who are affected by death and near-death experiences, including a journalist who is caught in Thailand during the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.

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Friday, March 11, 2011

A Documentary Reveals the Dark Side of Conan O'Brien by Dave Itzkoff

The TBS late-night host talks about the documentary "Conan O'Brien Can't Stop," which chronicles the challenges and pressures he faced last year on his "Legally Prohibited From Being Funny o…

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Tuesday, March 8, 2011

ArtsBeat: Managing Director of Long Wharf Theater Resigns by Dave Itzkoff

Ray Collum, who came to the theater in May 2009, has left less than two years into what was supposed to be a five-year contract.

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Managing Director of Long Wharf Theater Resigns by Dave Itzkoff

Ray Collum, who came to the theater in May 2009, has left less than two years into what was supposed to be a five-year contract.

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No Escape This Time: British Court to Rule in 'Star Wars' Costume Dispute by Dave Itzkoff

A British designer who helped create the costumes of the "Star Wars" storm troopers is back in court, defending his right to sell replicas of the uniform.

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Monday, March 7, 2011

Jim Parsons and Lee Pace Join Cast of 'Normal Heart' on Broadway by Dave Itzkoff

Mr. Parsons, a star of CBS's "Big Bang Theory," and Mr. Pace, who starred in ABC's "Pushing Daisies," will both make their Broadway debuts in this latest revival of Larry Kramer's play about…

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ArtsBeat: Jim Parsons and Lee Pace Join Cast of 'Normal Heart' on Broadway by Dave Itzkoff

Mr. Parsons, a star of CBS's "Big Bang Theory," and Mr. Pace, who starred in ABC's "Pushing Daisies," will both make their Broadway debuts in this latest revival of Larry Kramer's play about…

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Musical Couples of All Kinds on the Bill at Tribeca Festival by Dave Itzkoff

Documentaries on Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova of the Swell Season, and the performance artists Genesis P-Orridge and Lady Jaye Breyer are among the 43 features announced on Monday for th…

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Who Needs New York? For His Next Film, Woody Allen Takes a Roman Holiday by Dave Itzkoff

The quintessential New York filmmaker told an Italian newspaper that he planned to shoot his next movie in Rome.

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Port of Call Springfield: Werner Herzog Does 'The Simpsons' by Dave Itzkoff

When you've dragged a steamboat halfway across Peru and tangled with Christian Bale, Nicolas Cage and Klaus Kinski, there's apparently only one place left to go.

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Friday, March 4, 2011

No Longer Tangled Up, Dylan Concerts Are Planned in China by Dave Itzkoff

Bob Dylan is scheduled to play two concerts in mainland China in April, one year after a previously scheduled set of shows there fell through.

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Colbert vs. Fallon: They Scream for Ice Cream by Dave Itzkoff

Stephen Colbert engages Jimmy Fallon in a good-natured battle of wits after learning he's no longer the only late-night television host with his own Ben & Jerry's flavor.

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Thursday, March 3, 2011

First 3-D 'Star Wars' Film Not So Far, Far Away: 'Phantom Menace' Coming Feb. 10 by Dave Itzkoff

The first of the six space-adventure films that George Lucas and Industrial Light & Magic are currently converting for 3-D presentation will be released in theaters next year.

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Even Superman Had a Mom, and Diane Lane Will Play Her by Dave Itzkoff

Ms. Lane, a star of "The Perfect Storm" and "Unfaithful," will play Martha Kent, an adoptive parent of Superman's alter ego, Clark Kent, in a new film directed by Zack Snyder.

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Pop Song 2011: The Video for R.E.M.'s 'It Happened Today' by Dave Itzkoff

The music video - or is that short film? - directed by Tom Gilroy is one of 12 commissioned by R.E.M. to accompany the songs from its new album, "Collapse into Now."

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Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Elton John Documentary, Directed By Cameron Crowe, Will Open Tribeca Film Festival by Dave Itzkoff

The 2011 festival will open on the night of April 20 with a free outdoor screening of "The Union," Mr. Crowe's documentary about Mr. John, followed by a performance from that best-selling po…

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Now Just a Muggle, With Song and Dance by Dave Itzkoff

Daniel Radcliffe is returning to Broadway as the lead in a revival of the musical "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying."

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Tuesday, March 1, 2011

ArtsBeat: Christopher Sieber Rushes to the Rescue of 'La Cage' on Broadway by Dave Itzkoff

Mr. Sieber was scheduled to perform Billy Flynn in the Broadway revival of "Chicago," but was released from that contract so he can jump into "La Cage" rehearsals.

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Christopher Sieber Rushes to the Rescue of 'La Cage' on Broadway by Dave Itzkoff

Mr. Sieber was scheduled to perform Billy Flynn in the Broadway revival of "Chicago," but was released from that contract so he can jump into "La Cage" rehearsals.

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ArtsBeat: Harry Connick Jr. to Star in Broadway's Reincarnated 'On a Clear Day' by Dave Itzkoff

The Broadway revival of "On a Clear Day You Can See Forever," reconceived and directed by Michael Mayer, turns Daisy Gamble into David Gamble, who under the care of Dr. Mark Brucker, learns …

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Harry Connick Jr. to Star in Broadway's Reincarnated 'On a Clear Day' by Dave Itzkoff

The Broadway revival of "On a Clear Day You Can See Forever," reconceived and directed by Michael Mayer, turns Daisy Gamble into David Gamble, who under the care of Dr. Mark Brucker, learns …

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New 'Dancing With the Stars' Competitors Are Revealed by Dave Itzkoff

The lineup for the show's 12th season, which begins on March 21, includes Kirstie Alley, Ralph Macchio, Sugar Ray Leonard and Wendy Williams.

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Monday, February 28, 2011

Heaven Help Us: Douglas Carter Beane Joins Creative Team of 'Sister Act' Musical by Dave Itzkoff

Mr. Beane, the author of "The Little Dog Laughed" and the book of the "Xanadu" musical, will provide additional material to the book of the musical, which is based on the 1992 Whoopi Goldber…

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ArtsBeat: Heaven Help Us: Douglas Carter Beane Joins Creative Team of 'Sister Act' Musical by Dave Itzkoff

Mr. Beane, the author of "The Little Dog Laughed" and the book of the "Xanadu" musical, will provide additional material to the book of the musical, which is based on the 1992 Whoopi Goldber…

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Friday, February 25, 2011

Jeffrey Tambor Withdraws from 'La Cage aux Folles' by Dave Itzkoff

Producers said that Jeffrey Tambor, who began performances in the musical on Feb. 15, "was experiencing complications from recent hip surgery and the pain and the challenge of performing in…

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ArtsBeat: Jeffrey Tambor Withdraws from 'La Cage aux Folles' by Dave Itzkoff

Producers said that Jeffrey Tambor, who began performances in the musical on Feb. 15, "was experiencing complications from recent hip surgery and the pain and the challenge of performing in…

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The Lady Is a Champ: Eliza Dushku Goes a Few Rounds With Fight Night Champion by Dave Itzkoff

Ms. Dushku, the "Dollhouse" and "Buffy" star, discusses her role in the EA Sports boxing game, in which she plays the daughter of an unscrupulous fight promoter.

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Thursday, February 24, 2011

Along Came Yet Another Spider: Get Ready for a Third 'Spider-Man' Musical by Dave Itzkoff

"Spidermann" will arrive at the Tank on W. 45th Street in Manhattan for three performances beginning March 13, possibly in an attempt to capitalize on the outsize publicity generated by "Spi…

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ArtsBeat: Along Came Yet Another Spider: Get Ready for a Third 'Spider-Man' Musical by Dave Itzkoff

"Spidermann" will arrive at the Tank on W. 45th Street in Manhattan for three performances beginning March 13, possibly in an attempt to capitalize on the outsize publicity generated by "Spi…

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James Earl Jones Elected for Broadway Revival of 'Gore Vidal's The Best Man' by Dave Itzkoff

Mr. Jones will play Arthur Hockstader, a Truman-esque chief executive deciding between endorsing potential presidential nominees William Russell and Joe Cantwell.

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ArtsBeat: James Earl Jones Elected for Broadway Revival of 'Gore Vidal's The Best Man' by Dave Itzkoff

Mr. Jones will play Arthur Hockstader, a Truman-esque chief executive deciding between endorsing potential presidential nominees William Russell and Joe Cantwell.

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