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Wednesday, August 13, 2014

You too can be a Broadway producer with just $10K by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- The lead producers behind the 1940s song-and-dance Broadway revival of "On the Town" are offering a modern twist for its financing: accredited folk can buy a part of it …

SOURCE: Associated Press at 07:37PM
Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Marvel heroes and villains fight it out _ live by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Marvel Entertainment, which muscled into pop culture with comic books, TV cartoons and movies, is gambling on attracting new fans as it tackles 3-D - but forget the sill…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 10:02AM
Monday, August 11, 2014

Emma Stone in talks to enter 'Cabaret' as Sally by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Emma Stone, who last year abandoned appearing in the Broadway revival of "Cabaret," might still be in need of fishnets and a bowler hat....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 05:24PM

Jeff Goldblum and band to perform at Cafe Carlyle by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Jeff Goldblum is coming back to New York but not to act - he'll be singing....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 12:32PM
Thursday, August 7, 2014

Coming of age musical 'Fun Home' going to Broadway by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Broadway musicals aren't often set in funeral homes, but one is about to - "Fun Home."...

SOURCE: Associated Press at 04:40PM

'The Best Little Whorehouse' comes to B'way by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- A revival of the sex romp "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" is packing its bags and heading to Broadway, this time led by Rob Ashford....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 04:03PM
Wednesday, August 6, 2014

Musical 'Side Show' is coming to Broadway by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Say this twice: "Side Show" is coming to Broadway....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 03:58PM

Celia Keenan-Bolger to star in 'The Oldest Boy' by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Celia Keenan-Bolger, who has portrayed shy girls and fearless young ladies, is about to try something new - playing a mother....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 03:45PM
Tuesday, August 5, 2014

Sherri Shepherd to make her Broadway debut by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- A wicked stepmother has been picked for Cinderella on Broadway - Sherri Shepherd....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 12:12PM
Monday, August 4, 2014

Keke Palmer to be Broadway's 1st black Cinderella by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Like many girls, actress and singer Keke Palmer grew up dreaming of meeting a prince who would whisk her away to a life of love and happiness. In her case, it's going to…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 02:08PM

Touring 'Hamlet' finds a stop at United Nations by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- A two-year global tour of William Shakespeare's powerful "Hamlet" has landed in a building known for hosting its own drama - the United Nations....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 11:38AM
Thursday, July 31, 2014

Brian Dennehy, Mia Farrow to star on Broadway by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- A.R. Gurney's romantic play "Love Letters" is about to hit Broadway again with some big movie stars....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 01:19PM
Tuesday, July 29, 2014

Star-studded Jesus Christ Superstar sees first lawsuit as producer sued for scrapping show by Mark Kennedy

The abrupt cancellation of this summer's North American arena tour of Jesus Christ Superstar is heading to court

SOURCE: National Post (Canada) at 02:20PM
Monday, July 21, 2014

'The Fantasticks' breaks a color barrier by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Not long ago, Kevin R. Free went to an audition for a part in the longest running musical in history. He immediately felt weird....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 09:08AM
Thursday, July 17, 2014

Elaine Stritch, brash stage legend, dies at 89 by Mark Kennedy and Jake Coyle

NEW YORK (AP) -- Elaine Stritch, the brash theater performer whose gravelly, gin-laced voice and impeccable comic timing made her a Broadway legend, has died. She was 89....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 03:09PM
Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Leonard Bernstein comes to life in New York by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- At about 10, Hershey Felder had to make a decision that would change his life: Pick acting or pick the piano. He chose to tickle the ivories....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 08:42AM
Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Musical of film 'Rocky' knocked down on Broadway by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- The Broadway musical "Rocky" is hanging up its gloves after being battered at the box office....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 06:35PM
Monday, July 14, 2014

Tupac Shakur musical to close Sunday on Broadway by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Tupac Shakur fans, keep ya head up: The Broadway musical "Holler If Ya Hear Me" that uses songs from one of hip-hop's greatest artists is closing after less than two mon…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 08:45PM
Friday, July 11, 2014

Actor's baby girl born night he stars on Broadway by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- The night of June 17, 2014, won't be easily forgotten by Broadway star Josh Tower....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 11:39AM
Tuesday, July 8, 2014

Review: 'Wayra' has old tricks but can still amaze by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- The one thing in short supply while waiting for "Wayra" to begin at the Daryl Roth Theatre is any amount of the title element itself - wind....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 08:51PM

Play about Nazi hunter Wiesenthal to come to NYC by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- A one-man play about famed Nazi hunter Simon Wiesenthal will make its New York premiere this winter....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 01:25PM

'Kinky Boots' star prepares for high-kicking tour by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Kyle Taylor Parker is going from backup dancer to leading man - but staying in 6-inch heels....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 08:23AM
Monday, July 7, 2014

Film 'Black Orpheus' to be adapted for Broadway by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- With all eyes on Brazil and the World Cup, Broadway is getting into the act with plans to adapt the Oscar-winning film "Black Orpheus" for the stage....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 01:04PM
Friday, July 4, 2014

Broadway and TV casting director Barry Moss dies by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Broadway and television casting director Barry Moss, who helped cast nearly 90 Broadway and touring productions, including the 1980 revival of "West Side Story," "Nine,"…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 09:36PM
Thursday, July 3, 2014

Broadway prize on 'So You Think You Can Dance' by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- This season's winner of Fox's "So You Think You Can Dance" will be crowned "America's Favorite Dancer," get a cash prize and something else - a possible Broadway role....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 12:50PM
Tuesday, July 1, 2014

Memorial for Ruby Dee set for September in NYC by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- A public memorial for actress and civil rights activist Ruby Dee will be held Sept. 20 in New York....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 04:52PM

Broadway conjures magic with 'The Illusionists' by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Magic will be take center stage on Broadway this winter in a new, high-paced show but don't expect just one illusionist with a trick up his sleeve. Try seven....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 08:37AM
Monday, June 30, 2014

Play of 'The War of the Roses' coming to Broadway by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- One of the darkest views of a marriage is coming to Broadway from a producing couple who are enjoying a long, sunny marriage....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 04:05PM

'The King and I' slated for Broadway in March by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Broadway is about to get another king - a revival of the musical "The King and I" starring Kelli O'Hara and Ken Watanabe will join "The Lion King" and "Beautiful: The Ca…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 12:57PM

Musical of 'First Wives Club' heads to Broadway by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Revenge will be in the air in a few years when a musical version of "The First Wives Club" comes calling on Broadway....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 10:39AM

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