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Tuesday, September 13, 2011

'Follies' on Broadway: What did the critics think? by David Ng

The Broadway season has just begun and already there is Tony Awards chatter about "Follies," the new revival of the 1971 musical by Stephen Sondheim and James Goldman that originated at the …

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 05:20PM

Bobby Cannavale to join Lauren Ambrose in 'Funny Girl' revival by David Ng

'Funny Girl' revival to star Bobby Cannavale opposite Lauren Ambrose

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 01:54PM

Monster Mash: 'Book of Mormon' movie; Amy Winehouse sculpture by David Ng

Trey Parker and Matt Stone say they will make a movie version of the hit Broadway musical "The Book of Mormon." Artist Daniel Edwards has created a nude sculpture of recently deceased pop si…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 10:58AM
Friday, September 9, 2011

Broadway observes 9/11 anniversary with outdoor performance (video) by David Ng

The Broadway community came out in full force Friday afternoon in New York to observe the10nth anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. Performers from the musicals "The Book of Mormon," "Sister…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 07:43PM
Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Library of Congress to receive memorabilia of Broadway actor John Raitt by David Ng

John Raitt collection going to Library of Congress

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 02:30PM
Saturday, September 3, 2011

Old Globe loses director for 'Rocky Horror' revival by David Ng

'Rocky Horror' revival at Old Globe loses its director

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 06:53PM
Thursday, September 1, 2011

'The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess': What did the critics think? by David Ng

Controversial 'Porgy and Bess' staging opens in Massachusetts

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 01:32PM
Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Monster Mash: Anne Hathaway rumored for 'Les Miserables' movie by David Ng

Broadway news for Anne Hathaway, James Franco

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 10:50AM
Tuesday, August 30, 2011

An early look at Al Pacino's 'Wilde Salome,' with Jessica Chastain by David Ng

Al Pacino and Jessica Chastain in 'Wilde Salome'

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 06:54PM
Monday, August 29, 2011

Hurricane Irene batters Broadway box-office receipts by David Ng

Broadway box-office revenue hit hard by Hurricane Irene

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 05:56PM

Monster Mash: Hurricane Irene wreaks financial havoc on Broadway by David Ng

Hurricane Irene has taken a financial toll on the New York theater scene

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 10:50AM
Friday, August 26, 2011

Hurricane Irene: All Broadway shows cancel weekend performances by David Ng

Broadway shows cancel performances across the board as Hurricane Irene approaches

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 06:09PM

Hurricane Irene: 'Lion King,' 'Mary Poppins,' more cancellations by David Ng

'Lion King,' 'Mary Poppins' on Broadway to cancel weekend performances

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 04:52PM

Hurricane Irene: Broadway, cultural institutions threatened by David Ng

Hurricane Irene menaces Broadway, other cultural institutions

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 03:23PM
Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Old Globe finds replacement for James Barbour in 'Rocky Horror' by David Ng

Matt McGrath takes over from James Barbour in 'Rocky Horror'

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 04:49PM
Monday, August 22, 2011

Songwriter Jerry Leiber dead at 78 by David Ng

Jerry Leiber, of 'Smokey Joe's Cafe,' dies at 78

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 06:24PM

'Ghost: The Musical' coming to Broadway in spring by David Ng

New musical 'Ghost' to open April on Broadway

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 02:13PM
Friday, August 19, 2011

Monster Mash: Actor quits 'Rocky Horror' at Old Globe amid furor by David Ng

Old Globe loses 'Rocky Horror' actor after sex-case furor

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 10:50AM
Wednesday, August 17, 2011

'The Lion King' on Broadway to host autism-friendly performance by David Ng

Autism-friendly performance coming to Broadway's 'Lion King'

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 02:48PM
Tuesday, August 16, 2011

A Fanny Brice mini-tour of L.A. by David Ng

Fans of Fanny Brice can commune with her vivacious spirit in these choice spots around L.A. "Funny Girl" is set to open at the Ahmanson on Feb. 1.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 04:56PM

Metropolitan Opera shuts down 'futures' blog by David Ng

Metropolitan Opera quashes popular 'futures' blog

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 03:34PM
Friday, August 12, 2011

Monster Mash: Andrew Garfield said to join 'Death of a Salesman' by David Ng

Andrew Garfield is said to be joining the Broadway revival of "Death of a Salesman." Los Angeles police beefed up their presence at Thursday's Downtown Art Walk.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 10:40AM
Thursday, August 11, 2011

Stephen Sondheim and the case of 'Porgy and Bess' by David Ng

Stephen Sondheim lashes out at new 'Porgy and Bess'

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 07:28PM

Monster Mash: Adrian Noble to direct 'The King's Speech' play by David Ng

'The King's Speech' stage play finds its director in Adrian Noble

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 10:50AM
Wednesday, August 10, 2011

An early look at Ralph Fiennes in Shakespeare's 'Coriolanus' by David Ng

Ralph Fiennes stars in 'Coriolanus'

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 05:55PM

Ana Gasteyer brings her cabaret act to Hollywood by David Ng

SNL alumna Ana Gasteyer sings in her new cabaret show

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 12:35PM
Monday, August 8, 2011

Monster Mash: 'King's Speech' on Broadway; Ai Weiwei tweets again by David Ng

Arts roundup: A Broadway version of "The King's Speech" is coming in 2012. An online auctioneer is hoping to sell portraits of Adolf Hitler's parents.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 10:30AM
Friday, August 5, 2011

Andrea Bocelli's Central Park concert is a sell out by David Ng

Andrea Bocelli drums up publicity for free Central Park concert. The Central Park concert by Andrea Bocelli will be taped for PBS.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 05:17PM
Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Lauren Ambrose is 'Funny Girl' at the Ahmanson Theatre by David Ng

'Funny Girl' revival in L.A. to star Lauren Ambrose

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 12:00PM
Monday, August 1, 2011

Darren Criss to replace Daniel Radcliffe in 'How to Succeed' by David Ng

Darren Criss, who plays the character Blaine Anderson on Fox's "Glee," will make his Broadway debut in January after Daniel Radcliffe leaves the Broadway revival of "How to Succeed in Busine…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 02:40PM
Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Cast of 'Les Miserables' parodies Jay-Z and Alicia Keys by David Ng

'Les Miz' cast members parody 'Empire State of Mind'

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 07:11PM

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