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Monday, February 28, 2011

ArtsBeat: From Charlie Chaplin to 'Where's Charley?' by Erik Piepenburg

Rob McClure, an actor who just played Charlie Chaplin in a world premiere musical but has comparatively few New York credits, has snagged the title role in "Where's Charley?

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From Charlie Chaplin to 'Where's Charley?' by Erik Piepenburg

Rob McClure, an actor who just played Charlie Chaplin in a world premiere musical but has comparatively few New York credits, has snagged the title role in "Where's Charley?

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Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Monday, February 21, 2011

No Combat Duty but Plenty of Curtain Calls by Erik Piepenburg

Adam Driver, who has been been a Marine and is now an actor, is working to bridge the culture gap between the military and the theater.

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ArtsBeat: Curtain Down, Heads Up: 'Compulsion' and 'Diary of a Madman' by Erik Piepenburg

A roundup of readers reviews of new shows at the Public Theater and the Brooklyn Academy of Music.

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Curtain Down, Heads Up: 'Compulsion' and 'Diary of a Madman' by Erik Piepenburg

A roundup of readers reviews of new shows at the Public Theater and the Brooklyn Academy of Music.

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Sunday, February 20, 2011
Thursday, February 10, 2011

Kathy Griffin Coming to Broadway by Erik Piepenburg

The salty comedian will make her Broadway debut in a new one-woman show, "Kathy Griffin Wants a Tony."

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ArtsBeat: Kathy Griffin Coming to Broadway by Erik Piepenburg

The salty comedian will make her Broadway debut in a new one-woman show, "Kathy Griffin Wants a Tony."

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Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Photos From the Broadway Backwards Benefit by Erik Piepenburg

Broadway Backwards, an annual benefit for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center, re-interprets the songs of musical theater.

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ArtsBeat: Photos From the Broadway Backwards Benefit by Erik Piepenburg

Broadway Backwards, an annual benefit for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center, re-interprets the songs of musical theater.

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A New Musical From Bernhard and Bond by Erik Piepenburg

Sandra Bernhard and Justin Bond are collaborating on a new musical.

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Kudisch, Steggert to Star in 'A Minister's Wife,' A New Musical at Lincoln Center by Erik Piepenburg

Marc Kudisch and Bobby Steggert will star in Lincoln Center Theater's coming production of "A Minister's Wife."

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ArtsBeat: Kudisch, Steggert to Star in 'A Minister's Wife,' A New Musical at Lincoln Center by Erik Piepenburg

Marc Kudisch and Bobby Steggert will star in Lincoln Center Theater's coming production of "A Minister's Wife."

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Monday, February 7, 2011

ArtsBeat: Curtain Down, Heads Up: Readers Review 'Three Sisters' by Erik Piepenburg

A roundup of readers' reviews of "Three Sisters" at the Classic Stage Company.

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Curtain Down, Heads Up: Readers Review 'Three Sisters' by Erik Piepenburg

A roundup of readers' reviews of "Three Sisters" at the Classic Stage Company.

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Thursday, February 3, 2011

Luker, McGillin Are the Answer for 'Where's Charley?' by Erik Piepenburg

The revival of George Abbott's show, adapted from the Brandon Thomas comedy "Charley's Aunt," will run from March 17 through 20.

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ArtsBeat: Luker, McGillin Are the Answer for 'Where's Charley?' by Erik Piepenburg

The revival of George Abbott's show, adapted from the Brandon Thomas comedy "Charley's Aunt," will run from March 17 through 20.

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Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Inspired by Mario and Bob the Builder, Writers Offer 'The Wii Plays' by Erik Piepenburg

Starting tonight at Ars Nova, the non-profit theater in Hell's Kitchen, worlds both real and virtual will mingle on stage in "The Wii Plays," an evening of short works and live music inspire…

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ArtsBeat: Inspired by Mario and Bob The Builder, Writers Offer 'The Wii Plays' by Erik Piepenburg

Starting tonight at Ars Nova, the non-profit theater in Hell's Kitchen, worlds both real and virtual will mingle on stage in "The Wii Plays," an evening of short works and live music inspire…

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ArtsBeat: Victoria Clark Joins 'Sister Act' on Broadway by Erik Piepenburg

Ms. Clark, a Tony Award winner for "The Light in the Piazza," will play the role of the Mother Superior.

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Victoria Clark Joins 'Sister Act' on Broadway by Erik Piepenburg

Ms. Clark, a Tony Award winner for "The Light in the Piazza," will play the role of the Mother Superior.

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Monday, January 31, 2011

Curtain Down, Heads Up: Is There Such a Thing as Too Much Theater? by Erik Piepenburg

A roundup of what readers were talking about last week on the theater section of nytimes.com, Facebook and Twitter.

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ArtsBeat: Curtain Down, Heads Up: Is There Such a Thing as Too Much Theater? by Erik Piepenburg

A roundup of what readers were talking about last week on the theater section of nytimes.com, Facebook and Twitter.

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Wednesday, January 26, 2011

ArtsBeat: 'Born Yesterday' Has a Theater and Sets an Opening Night by Erik Piepenburg

The Broadway revival of Garson Kanin's comedy, starring Jim Belushi and Nina Arianda, is to start performances at the Cort Theater on March 31.

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'Born Yesterday' Sets a Theater and an Opening Night by Erik Piepenburg

The Broadway revival of Garson Kanin's comedy, starring Jim Belushi and Nina Arianda, is to start performances at the Cort Theater on March 31.

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Monday, January 24, 2011

ArtsBeat: Curtain Down, Heads Up: Readers on Rock Stars and Leonard Bernstein by Erik Piepenburg

A roundup of readers' responses to recent posts about rock stars on Broadway and Leonard Bernstein's status as one of the greatest composers of all time.

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Curtain Down, Heads Up: Readers on Rock Stars and Leonard Bernstein by Erik Piepenburg

A roundup of readers' responses to recent posts about rock stars on Broadway and Leonard Bernstein's status as one of the greatest composers of all time.

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Thursday, January 20, 2011

Hey, Kids, Let's Put on a Reading! by Erik Piepenburg

Play readings " works in progress in need of feedback before the full-fledged productions " have become a major piece of the New York theatrical landscape.

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Tuesday, January 18, 2011

ArtsBeat: Last Chance: 'On Stage in Fashion' by Erik Piepenburg

An exhibition at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts examines what happens when the aspirational glamor of fashion meets the flesh-and-blood storytelling requirements of cost…

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