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Monday, May 25, 2015

ArtsBeat: Behind the Poster: A Grown-Up Alice in 'Wonderland' by ERIK PIEPENBURG

John Turner, the art director and lead designer of the poster for the coming Broadway musical “Wonderland,” spoke with ArtsBeat about how he came up with the image.

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Extreme Makeover for Home of the Royal Shakespeare Company by ERIK PIEPENBURG

The company opened its newly renovated theater in Stratford-Upon-Avon.

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Video: 'Spider-Man' on '60 Minutes' by ERIK PIEPENBURG

"Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" gets some exposure on "60 Minutes."

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ArtsBeat: Ask About Broadway Musicals by ERIK PIEPENBURG

Larry Stempel, the author of the book "Showtime: A History of the Broadway Musical Theater," is taking readers' questions.

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ArtsBeat: In Praise of a Bernstein Flop And Other Answers to Your Musicals Questions by ERIK PIEPENBURG

Larry Stempel, author of a new book about the history of Broadway musicals, answered readers questions about lyric writing, his favorite guilty pleasure and other topics.

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Mandy Patinkin Brings 'Compulsion' to the Public by ERIK PIEPENBURG

Mr. Patinkin will star in Rinne Groff's new play "Compulsion" starting in February.

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Making a List: Naughty and Naughtier by ERIK PIEPENBURG

There are plenty of shows, including the cheery and blasphemous, to keep the winter blahs at bay, like “A Child’s Christmas in Wales” and “Naked Holidays.”

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Broadway Cast Is Set for 'Bengal Tiger' by ERIK PIEPENBURG

Casting was announced for the coming production of Rajiv Joseph's play "Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo," which stars Robin Williams.

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'Time Stands Still' to Close by ERIK PIEPENBURG

The play, starring Laura Linney, will close at the Cort Theater in January.

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Making a List: Naughty and Naughtier by ERIK PIEPENBURG

There are plenty of shows, including the cheery and blasphemous, to keep the winter blahs at bay, like “A Child’s Christmas in Wales” and “Naked Holidays.”

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Helping Gay Actors Find Themselves Onstage by ERIK PIEPENBURG

A class called Act Out offers both support and training for gay actors.

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ArtsBeat: Hammerstein History in Photos by ERIK PIEPENBURG

Oscar Andrew Hammerstein talks about his new biography of the Hammerstein family.

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Hammerstein History in Photos by ERIK PIEPENBURG

Oscar Andrew Hammerstein talks about his new biography of the Hammerstein family.

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Casting Announced for Kushner Play by ERIK PIEPENBURG

Michael Cristofer, Linda Emond, Michael Esper and Stephen Spinella will reprise their roles from the production at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis.

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Ebb Foundation Donates $1 Million to Broadway Cares by ERIK PIEPENBURG

The gift of $1 million is the largest donation in the organization's history.

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Sing Out, Maria: Tyne Daly Brings Her 'Master Class' to Broadway by ERIK PIEPENBURG

Tyne Daly will play Maria Callas in the Manhattan Theater Club's coming Broadway production of the Terrence McNally play "Master Class."

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'Driving Miss Daisy' to Extend by ERIK PIEPENBURG

The revival of Alfred Uhry's play, starring Vanessa Redgrave and James Earl Jones, will continue through April 9, 2011.

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Behind the Poster: 'Anything Goes' by ERIK PIEPENBURG

The advertising agency behind the campaign for the Cole Porter revival explains its bold, retro look.

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ArtsBeat: Five Questions About a List About Movies About Theater by ERIK PIEPENBURG

Two new lists compile movie titles that every theater-lover should know about.

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Producers Will Get Back Their Money, and Then Some, As 'Rain' Recoups by ERIK PIEPENBURG

The biographical show, with four cast members impersonating the Beatles in a concert setting, will close at the Neil Simon Theater on Jan. 9 and resume performances at the Helen Hayes Theate…

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'Women on the Verge' of an Early Closing by ERIK PIEPENBURG

The Lincoln Center Theater production will close on Jan. 2, three weeks earlier than its originally scheduled run.

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Broadway Actors Who Are Bracing for Final Curtain by ERIK PIEPENBURG

Five actors in shows that are closing soon discuss what will happen after the curtains come down.

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ArtsBeat: A Cautionary Tale for 'Spider-Man' by ERIK PIEPENBURG

A look back at the famed Broadway flop "Via Galactica" and at lessons that the team behind "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" could learn from it.

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Wilson Jermaine Heredia Returns to Broadway in 'La Cage' by ERIK PIEPENBURG

Wilson Jermaine Heredia will replace Robin de Jesús in the role of the sassy housekeeper Jacob.

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ArtsBeat: Curtain Down, Heads Up: Readers Respond to 'Small Fire,' 'Dracula' and Streisand by Erik Piepenburg

A snapshot of readers' responses to new and noteworthy shows, events, and people in the theater world.

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Creative Team Announced for Stage Musical of Oscar-Winning 'Once' by Erik Piepenburg

The playwright Enda Walsh and the director John Tiffany will collaborate on the stage adaptation of the popular film.

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ArtsBeat: Behind the Poster: 'Good People' by Erik Piepenburg

A look at the poster for David Lindsay-Abaire's new play, starring Tate Donovan and Frances McDormand.

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Behind the Poster: 'Good People' by Erik Piepenburg

A look at the poster for David Lindsay-Abaire's new play, starring Tate Donovan and Frances McDormand.

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A Move, and Early Bird Specials, for 'Rock of Ages' by Erik Piepenburg

When "Rock of Ages" moves to the Helen Hayes Theater in March, it will offer an unusual discount ticket program.

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Coil Festival: 5 Questions About 'Holiday' by Erik Piepenburg

The Ranters Theater is making its American debut with a show about two men and a children's pool.

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Under the Radar: 5 Questions About 'Bonanza' by Erik Piepenburg

An interview with creators of "Bonanza" in Under the Radar Festival.

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