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Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Video: In Performance: Jonatha Brooke of 'My Mother Has 4 Noses' by Erik Piepenburg

The singer and songwriter performs a song from her one-woman musical play.

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Tuesday, March 18, 2014

ArtsBeat: In Performance: Steven Boyer (and Tyrone) of 'Hand to God' by Erik Piepenburg

Mr. Boyer and the puppet Tyrone perform a scene from Robert Askins's dark comedy.

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Monday, March 10, 2014

ArtsBeat: Behind the Poster: 'A Small Fire' by Erik Piepenburg

Julia McNamara discusses her poster for "A Small Fire," at Portland Center Stage in Oregon.

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Friday, March 7, 2014

Making Mini-Plays in Caryl Churchill's 'Love and Information' by Erik Piepenburg

The play "Love and Information" is really 57 short plays that require separate sets. The people behind this New York Theater Workshop production discuss how they do it. &nbs…

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Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Charles Busch's Hollywood References in 'The Tribute Artist' by Erik Piepenburg

The drag performer Charles Busch, in his new stage comedy "The Tribute Artist," drops the names of countless old-Hollywood figures and accessories. Here's a guide.

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ArtsBeat: In Performance: Bebe Neuwirth of 'Chicago' by Erik Piepenburg

The actress sings "Nowadays" from the Broadway musical "Chicago," at the Ambassador Theater.

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Tuesday, February 25, 2014

ArtsBeat: Lucy Kirkwood Wins Blackburn Play Prize by Erik Piepenburg

Ms. Kirkwood won the award for her play "Chimerica," about Chinese-American relations.

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Thursday, February 13, 2014

Theater and Other Events to Celebrate Valentine's Day by Erik Piepenburg

There are several quirky ways to celebrate Valentine's Day in New York, from theater to film to haunted houses.

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ArtsBeat: In Performance: Jonathan Groff by Erik Piepenburg

The actor, set to perform this weekend as part of the American Songbook series at Lincoln Center, sings a number from the musical "Annie Get Your Gun."

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Wednesday, February 12, 2014

ArtsBeat: Sting's Musical 'The Last Ship' Finds a Home and a Cast by Erik Piepenburg

The show is to start performances at the Neil Simon Theater on Sept. 30 with a cast that includes Michael Esper and Aaron Lazar.

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Tuesday, February 11, 2014

ArtsBeat: Hugh Jackman to Host the Tony Awards by Erik Piepenburg

Mr. Jackman, a top Broadway box-office draw, will replace Neil Patrick Harris, who has hosted the Tonys for the past three seasons.

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Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Christopher Sieber Joins the Cast of 'Matilda' by Erik Piepenburg

The Tony-nominated actor will play the evil headmistress Miss Agatha Trunchbull, a role originated by Bertie Carvel on Broadway and in London.

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Thursday, January 30, 2014

ArtsBeat: Williamstown Theater Festival to Feature Renée Fleming and Chita Rivera by Erik Piepenburg

Ms. Fleming and Ms. Rivera will make their debuts at the theater festival in the Berkshires.

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Tuesday, January 28, 2014

ArtsBeat: In Performance: Okwui Okpokwasili of 'Bronx Gothic' by Erik Piepenburg

The actress performs a scene from her solo show based on notes passed between two 11-year-old girls.

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Monday, January 27, 2014

ArtsBeat: Behind the Poster: 'Yentl' by Erik Piepenburg

A look at the poster design for the Cleveland Play House production of the play "Yentl," about a young Jewish girl who disguises herself as a boy.

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Wednesday, January 22, 2014

ArtsBeat: David Ives Works Among Offerings in Primary Stages Season by Erik Piepenburg

Works by Mr. Ives ("Venus in Fur"), Theresa Rebeck ("Smash") and Billy Porter (who starred in "Kinky Boots") will be part of the company's 2014-15 season.

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Tuesday, January 21, 2014

ArtsBeat: In Performance: Peggy Shaw of 'Ruff' by Erik Piepenburg

The writer and performer in a scene from her solo show "Ruff," about her life before and after having a stroke.

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Tuesday, January 14, 2014

ArtsBeat: In Performance: Roger Guenveur Smith of 'Rodney King' by Erik Piepenburg

This week's scene features Roger Guenveur Smith in a scene from his monologue "Rodney King," part of the Under the Radar Festival.

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Thursday, January 9, 2014

Actors Playing Spike in 'Vanya and Sonia' on Role's Rigors by Erik Piepenburg

Actors playing Christopher Durang's Spike list the rigors.

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Tuesday, January 7, 2014

ArtsBeat: In Performance: Bobby Moreno of 'Year of the Rooster' by Erik Piepenburg

The actor performs a scene from Eric Dufault's cockfighting comedy at the Ensemble Studio Theater.

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Monday, January 6, 2014

ArtsBeat: Departing Broadway Shows Leave on a Box-Office High by Erik Piepenburg

"Spider-Man," "Annie," "Betrayal" and "700 Sundays" all wrap up with more than $1-million apiece at the box office.

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Wednesday, January 1, 2014

Snapshot: Bobby Moreno in 'Year of the Rooster' by Erik Piepenburg

For his role as a bird in "Year of the Rooster," Bobby Moreno did some unusual research.

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Tuesday, December 31, 2013

ArtsBeat: In Performance: CiarÃ¡n Hinds in 'The Night Alive' by Erik Piepenburg

Mr. Hinds in a scene from Conor McPherson's new play at the Atlantic Theater Company.

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Monday, December 30, 2013

ArtsBeat: A Record-Setting Week on Broadway by Erik Piepenburg

The musical "Wicked" and the play "Betrayal" set box office records, and 18 shows grossed over $1 million.

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Tuesday, December 24, 2013

ArtsBeat: In Performance: 'It's a Wonderful Life' by Erik Piepenburg

Howard McGillin and Haley Bond in a scene from the Irish Repertory Theater's production of "It's a Wonderful Life: The 1946 Live Radio Play."

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Thursday, December 19, 2013

Young Souls Portray the Wit of 'Hamlet,' With Brevity by Michael Roston and Erik Piepenburg

Approximately 500 high school and college students recorded themselves delivering lines from Shakespeare's "Hamlet" in 15 seconds or less using Instagram.

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Tuesday, December 17, 2013