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Friday, January 7, 2011

ArtsBeat: Public Advocate Says 'Spider-Man' May Violate Consumer Protection Laws by Dave Itzkoff

In the latest challenge to the much-delayed "Spider-Man" musical, Bill de Blasio, the New York City public advocate, warned that the production may not be clearly distinguishing its preview …

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Public Advocate Says 'Spider-Man' May Violate Consumer Protection Laws by Dave Itzkoff

In the latest challenge to the much-delayed "Spider-Man" musical, Bill de Blasio, the New York City public advocate, warned that the production may not be clearly distinguishing its preview …

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Another Big Break for 'Tiny Furniture' Creator: An HBO Series by Dave Itzkoff

HBO has ordered a full season of "Girls," a comedy series created by and starring Lena Dunham, the star and director of "Tiny Furniture."

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The Second Time Around: New Apatow Comedy Will Revisit 'Knocked Up' Couple by Dave Itzkoff

Judd Apatow's real-life wife, Leslie Mann, and Paul Rudd will reprise their semi-happily married spouses from "Knocked Up" for a film planned for 2012.

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The Week in Ted Williams (So Far) by Dave Itzkoff

An interview on "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon" condenses the media sensation's inspirational tale into an easily digestible three-minute segment.

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Thursday, January 6, 2011

ArtsBeat: First Details of New Irish Arts Festival in U.S. Are Unveiled by Dave Itzkoff

The full program, called Imagine Ireland, will feature some 400 events in 40 states and will be supported by a $5.3 million investment from the Irish government.

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First Details of New Irish Arts Festival in U.S. Are Unveiled by Dave Itzkoff

The full program, called Imagine Ireland, will feature some 400 events in 40 states and will be supported by a $5.3 million investment from the Irish government.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:20PM

'Long Story Short' Gets a Little Longer on Broadway by Dave Itzkoff

Colin Quinn's one-man show, which also represents Jerry Seinfeld's debut as a Broadway director, is extending its run at the Helen Hayes Theater through March 5.

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ArtsBeat: 'Long Story Short' Gets a Little Longer on Broadway by Dave Itzkoff

Colin Quinn's one-man show, which also represents Jerry Seinfeld's debut as a Broadway director, is extending its run at the Helen Hayes Theater through March 5.

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Anytime, Anywhere: Robert De Niro to Serve as President of Cannes Jury by Dave Itzkoff

Mr. De Niro, a co-founder of the Tribeca Film Festival, has twice served as head of the Cannes jury, and starred in two films, "Taxi Driver" and "The Mission," that won the Palme d'or.

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Colbert Sells Revised 'Huck Finn' Down the River by Dave Itzkoff

While others debate the merits of changing Mark Twain's novel, the contrarian comedian argues that the alterations do not go far enough.

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Thursday, December 30, 2010

ArtsBeat: 'Spider-Man' Confirms Departure of Actress Natalie Mendoza by Dave Itzkoff

Word of Ms. Mendoza's exit surfaced earlier this week, but neither she nor the "Spider-Man" director, Julie Taymor, had commented on it at the time.

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'Spider-Man' Confirms Departure of Actress Natalie Mendoza by Dave Itzkoff

Word of Ms. Mendoza's exit surfaced earlier this week, but neither she nor the "Spider-Man" director, Julie Taymor, had commented on it at the time.

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North Korea Gets a Special Kick Out of 'Bend It Like Beckham' by Dave Itzkoff

Britain's ambassador to South Korea said Sunday's special broadcast of the film made it the first Western movie to be shown on North Korean television.

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'Jersey Shore' New Year's Eve Stunt Moves to – Where Else? – Jersey Shore by Dave Itzkoff

"It kind of got sprung on us," the borough clerk of Seaside Heights, N.J., said.

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Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Why Wait 200 Years? 'Arcadia' Revival, With Billy Crudup, Coming to Broadway Next Year by Dave Itzkoff

Mr. Crudup, who portrayed Septimus Hodge in the original Broadway production of the Tom Stoppard play, has been cast as Bernard Nightingale in the revival.

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ArtsBeat: Why Wait 200 Years? 'Arcadia' Revival, With Billy Crudup, Coming to Broadway Next Year by Dave Itzkoff

Mr. Crudup, who portrayed Septimus Hodge in the original Broadway production of the Tom Stoppard play, has been cast as Bernard Nightingale in the revival.

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Taymor Withdraws from New York Times Event by Dave Itzkoff

The director of the Broadway musical "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" was to be interviewed on Jan. 8.

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ArtsBeat: Taymor Withdraws from New York Times Event by Dave Itzkoff

The director of the Broadway musical "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" was to be interviewed on Jan. 8.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:18PM

New Stamps to Honor Musicians, a Lawyer and a Fearless Space Explorer by Dave Itzkoff

Among the cultural figures commemorated on new stamps announced by the United States Postal Service are Latin "music legends;" Gregory Peck, as Atticus Finch in "To Kill a Mockingbird"; and …

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ArtsBeat: John Leguizamo's New One-Man Play Is Broadway Bound by Dave Itzkoff

He has been a "Freak" and a "Mambo Mouth," and next, Mr. Leguizamo will be a "Ghetto Klown."

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John Leguizamo's New One-Man Play Is Broadway Bound by Dave Itzkoff

He has been a "Freak" and a "Mambo Mouth," and next, Mr. Leguizamo will be a "Ghetto Klown."

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2010: The Year in Mashed-Up Pop by Dave Itzkoff

A San Francisco D.J. combines the year's biggest hits into a mix that will either make you nostalgic for the year that was, or grateful for the new year almost upon us.

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Tuesday, December 28, 2010

ArtsBeat: Despite Snow, the Show Must Go On for Playbill Magazine, Too by Dave Itzkoff

The magazine has had to improvise a plan to deliver to Broadway theaters and other performance spaces after its production plant was cut off by cars and buses following Sunday's blizzard.

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Despite Snow, the Show Must Go On for Playbill Magazine, Too by Dave Itzkoff

The magazine has had to improvise a plan to deliver to Broadway theaters and other performance spaces after its production plant was cut off by cars and buses following Sunday's blizzard.

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Box Office Remains Strong for 'Spider-Man' in Challenging Week by Dave Itzkoff

The top-earning Broadway show for the Christmas week was "Wicked," while "Elf," "Billy Elliot," "Jersey Boys," "The Merchant of Venice" and "The Lion King" also grossed over $1 million.

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ArtsBeat: Box Office Remains Strong for 'Spider-Man' in Challenging Week by Dave Itzkoff

The top-earning Broadway show for the Christmas week was "Wicked," while "Elf," "Billy Elliot," "Jersey Boys," "The Merchant of Venice" and "The Lion King" also grossed over $1 million.

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Stuntman Is Injured in Accident on Set of 'Hangover' Sequel by Dave Itzkoff

The studio said he is at a hospital in Bangkok.

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'The Exorcist,' 'The Pink Panther' and 'Airplane!' Among Movies Added to National Film Registry by Dave Itzkoff

The list of 25 movies deemed "culturally, historically or aesthetically significant" by the National Film Preservation Board also included "Grey Gardens," "All the President's Men" and "The …

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Monday, December 27, 2010

ArtsBeat: The Man Behind the Curtain: Lloyd Webber Plans Changes to 'Wizard of Oz' by Dave Itzkoff

The composer said he is adding new songs as well as a new opening and ending to his London production of "The Wizard of Oz."

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The Man Behind the Curtain: Lloyd Webber Plans Changes to 'Wizard of Oz' by Dave Itzkoff

The composer said he is adding new songs as well as a new opening and ending to his London production of "The Wizard of Oz."

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