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Monday, May 25, 2015

Steve Martin Talk Leads to Audience Revolt in N.Y. by Kimberly Nordyke

His talk at the 92nd Street Y was called "disappointing" and led to ticket buyers being offered $50 gift certificates; Martin calls the Y "discourteous."

SOURCE: Backstage at 05:58PM

Natalie Portman Is Engaged, Pregnant by Kimberly Nordyke

The actress met her choreographer fiancé, Benjamin Millepied, while working on "Black Swan."

SOURCE: Backstage at 05:58PM

Report: 'Spider-Man' Producers Ask Comic Book Writer to Revise Script by Kimberly Nordyke

The producers of the troubled Broadway musical have asked Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, a playwright who has written Spider-Man stories for Marvel, for help.

SOURCE: Backstage at 05:58PM

Sunday, June 8, 2014

Tonys: 'Aladdin's' Genie Performs '(You Ain't Never Had a) Friend Like Me' (Video) by Kimberly Nordyke

James Monroe Iglehart, who plays the role originated by Robin Williams in the 1992 film, is nominated for a Tony.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:39PM

Tonys: 'A Raisin in the Sun' Wins Best Revival of a Play by Kimberly Nordyke

The awards were handed out Sunday night at New York's Radio City Music Hall.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 06:40PM

Tonys: 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch' Wins Best Revival of a Musical by Kimberly Nordyke

The awards were handed out Sunday night at New York's Radio City Music Hall.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 06:39PM

Tony Awards 2014 Winners: The Complete List (Updating Live) by Kimberly Nordyke

Musicals "A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder" and "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" and plays "The Glass Menagerie" and "Twelfth Night" lead the nominations for Sunday night's ceremony.read mo…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 06:14PM

Sunday, June 9, 2013

Tonys: Neil Patrick Harris Ends Show With a Rap Number (Video) by Kimberly Nordyke

The host performs his own version of Jay-Z's "Empire State of Mind."read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:33PM

Tonys: Neil Patrick Harris Mocks Shia LeBeouf, Mike Tyson Cameos in Opener (Video) by Kimberly Nordyke

Harris kicked off Sunday night's 67th annual Tony Awards with a big song-and-dance number.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:10PM

Monday, June 18, 2012

Spike Lee Bringing Mike Tyson's One-Man Show to Broadway by Kimberly Nordyke

"Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth," which debuted in Las Vegas in the spring, focuses on the highs and lows of the former heavyweight champion's life.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 07:22PM

Friday, May 27, 2011

Bono on 'Spider-Man': 'I Promise It's Not Been Canceled' by Shirley Halperin and Kimberly Nordyke

The U2 frontman, who composed the music for problem-plagued $70 million Broadway production with the Edge, says the revamped show "will be there by opening night."

SOURCE: Backstage at 11:04AM

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

'Book of Mormon,' 'Anything Goes' Top Drama Desk Awards by Kimberly Nordyke

Each wins five awards at Monday's ceremony, including the top musical prizes; "War Horse" and revival "The Normal Heart" top the best play categories.

SOURCE: Backstage at 10:59AM

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Audra McDonald Joining 'Porgy and Bess' Musical by Kimberly Nordyke

The actress, who is leaving ABC's medical series at the end of this season, says she will star in a new production of the George Gershwin and DuBose Heyward opera "Porgy and Bess."

SOURCE: Backstage at 04:25AM

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