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Thursday, November 20, 2014

Review: 'A Delicate Balance' still a bracing brew by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Whoever has to restock and refill the onstage bar at the new Broadway revival of Edward Albee's "A Delicate Balance" has their work cut out for them....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 10:01PM

John Cameron Mitchell to star in 'Hedwig' on B'way by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- John Cameron Mitchell, the writer and original star of "Hedwig and the Angry Inch," is returning to her miniskirt, wigs and high heels....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 01:03PM
Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Play in NYC based on deadly Conn. school shooting by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- A new play about the massacre at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in will have a benefit reading in December in New York City to commemorate the second anniversary of th…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 02:53PM

Shubert Organization buys off-Broadway complex by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- The Shubert Organization, Broadway's largest landlord, has extended its off-Broadway reach by buying the lease for the five-theater complex New World Stages....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 02:45PM

Cheyenne Jackson, Debbie Harry to perform in NYC by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Cheyenne Jackson and Debbie Harry will make their debuts this winter at a storied New York nightclub....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 12:01PM

'Rock of Ages' will close on Broadway in January by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- It's the final countdown for Broadway's only hair metal musical....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 10:30AM
Monday, November 17, 2014

Elaine Stritch given a Broadway tribute by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Actors Nathan Lane, Lena Hall and Holland Taylor and writer Liz Smith will lead a tribute to Elaine Stritch, the funny and irascible theater star who has gone to the big…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 12:50PM

Disney to help New York theatergoers with tickets by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Disney is giving an early Christmas present to theatergoers in New York - the gift of flexibility....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 10:04AM
Sunday, November 16, 2014

Review: Hugh Jackman stars in wistful 'The River' by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Those who find they haven't really a taste for Jez Butterworth's latest, enigmatic play will find a diversion to keep them happy - a cooking demonstration by Hugh Jackma…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 08:02PM
Friday, November 14, 2014

Photographer captures Broadway magical workshops by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- The lights of Broadway are bright but they don't shine on everyone....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 08:21AM
Thursday, November 13, 2014

Kelsey Grammer plots return to Broadway by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Kelsey Grammer is returning to Broadway in the musical "Finding Neverland."...

SOURCE: Associated Press at 10:04AM
Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Glenn Close savors 'challenging' Broadway return by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- There's a special room in the Golden Theatre on Broadway where Glenn Close can travel back in time....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 08:59AM
Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Bryan Cranston reads profane hit nursery rhyme by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Bryan Cranston has lent his voice to a sequel to the profane hit nursery rhyme "Go the (Bleep) to Sleep."...

SOURCE: Associated Press at 01:44PM
Monday, November 10, 2014

'Glee' star Matthew Morrison heading back to B'way by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Mr. Schue is coming back to Broadway....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 01:07PM
Friday, November 7, 2014

Alda, Bergen 'a very good match' on Broadway by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Alan Alda jumped aboard after getting past his doubts about the title. Candice Bergen joined him when she found out she'd be able to keep the script handy....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 09:18AM
Thursday, November 6, 2014

Martin Short to replace Nathan Lane on Broadway by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- The Broadway comedy "It's Only a Play" is extending its stay, switching homes and will have a new leading man in Martin Short....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 08:14PM

How the 'Of Mice and Men' broadcast happened by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- There were tears and hugs in July after the final performance of the Broadway run of "Of Mice and Men." Then everyone came back two days later to do it all over again....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 09:49AM

James Franco helps 'event cinema' come of age by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- A new James Franco flick hits movie theaters this week with all the stuff you want in a gripping drama - a pretty girl, some scary dudes, a murder or two and Franco hold…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 09:43AM
Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Broadway to welcome The Temptations, The Four Tops by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- The farewell to the Broadway musical "Motown" may get upstaged by a concert from some original Motown stars - The Temptations and The Four Tops....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 01:01PM
Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Many Broadway shows offer kids-for-free program by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Forget paying for a baby sitter. Why not take the kids to Broadway?...

SOURCE: Associated Press at 12:58PM
Monday, November 3, 2014

Broadway's 'Pippin' to close in January by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- The Broadway musical "Pippin" is packing up its tent and moving on....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 08:40PM

Bette Midler on covering TLC and touring again by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- The Divine Miss M is hitting the road next summer, but this time you might want to call her The Divinely Green Miss M....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 07:19AM
Thursday, October 30, 2014

Review: 'The Real Thing' is thoroughly excellent by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- The first time "The Real Thing" came to Broadway, it won the Tony Award for best play. The next time it arrived, it won for best play revival. This time it just may snea…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 08:12PM
Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Tyne Daly to star in B'way's 'It Shoulda Been You' by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Tony and Emmy Award-winner Tyne Daly and Tony-winner Harriet Harris will be returning to Broadway in a wedding comedy....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 01:07PM
Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Ewan McGregor, Maggie Gyllenhaal reunite for B'way by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- She absolutely adores Tom Stoppard. He has never been much of a fan. She fell in love with the playwright's words at 17. He once had a terrible audition for a Stoppard p…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 09:14AM
Sunday, October 26, 2014

Review: Sting's 'The Last Ship' is thrilling stuff by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- You may be tempted upon leaving Sting's Broadway musical "The Last Ship" to head straight to a pub to drain a pint and sing some sea shanties. Or maybe go weld something…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 09:09PM
Thursday, October 23, 2014

Review: Broadway's 'Disgraced' is raw, blistering by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- What does Miss Manners say about how to ensure dinner conversations remain polite? Never bring up politics or religion. Thankfully, playwright Ayad Akhtar minds her no h…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 08:01PM

Sting and his 'The Last Ship' star go home by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- The actors in Sting's musical "The Last Ship" have plenty of pressure these days. The show is making its Broadway debut. There are last-minute changes. And Sting is paci…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 08:45AM
Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Rockettes to try again to dance this spring by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- The Rockettes are taking a second stab at opening a spring show, and they're leaning on some Broadway creative stars to do it....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 11:47AM

Cinderella musical on tour stars a new mom by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- The actress playing Cinderella on tour has something much more precious than a pair of sparkly slippers waiting backstage. She's got a bouncing baby boy....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 08:37AM

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