All stories by MARK KENNEDY on BroadwayStars

Wednesday, August 9, 2017

Bruce Springsteen plans a series of Broadway fall concerts by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- The Boss is coming to Broadway - but he's ditching the E Street Band....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 10:29AM
Tuesday, August 8, 2017

Maya Rudolph to star in live 'A Christmas Story' in December by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- The Fox network has cast Maya Rudolph to help lead the live TV musical "A Christmas Story" this winter....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 01:54PM

Acclaimed singer and actress Barbara Cook has died at 89 by Mark Kennedy

Barbara Cook, whose shimmering soprano made her one of Broadway's leading ingenues and later a major cabaret and concert interpreter of popular American song, has died. She was 89. Cook died…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 12:10PM

Acclaimed singer and actress Barbara Cook has died at 89 by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Barbara Cook, whose shimmering soprano made her one of Broadway's leading ingenues and later a major cabaret and concert interpreter of popular American song…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 11:56AM

Acclaimed singer and actress Barbara Cook dies at 89 by Mark Kennedy

Cook died early Tuesday of respiratory failure at her home in Manhattan

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 11:44AM
Monday, August 7, 2017

Amy Schumer to star in a Steve Martin play on Broadway by Mark Kennedy

Amy Schumer and Steve Martin are teaming up for laughs — on Broadway.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:12AM

Amy Schumer to star in a Steve Martin play on Broadway by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Amy Schumer and Steve Martin are teaming up for laughs - on Broadway....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 10:41AM
Thursday, July 20, 2017

Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington dies in LA at 41 by Anthony McCartney and Mark Kennedy

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Linkin Park lead singer Chester Bennington, whose screeching vocals helped the rock-rap band become one of the most commercially successful acts in the 2000s, was …

SOURCE: Associated Press at 04:44PM

Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington dies in LA at 41 by Anthony McCartney and Mark Kennedy

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Linkin Park lead singer Chester Bennington, who sold millions of albums with a unique mix of hard rock, hip-hop and rap, was found dead in his home near Los Angele…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 03:15PM
Wednesday, July 19, 2017

On third album, Foster the People finds the right mix by Mark Kennedy

Foster the People, "Sacred Hearts Club" (Columbia)...

SOURCE: Associated Press at 01:15PM
Tuesday, July 18, 2017

Review: 'Landline,' a rom-com with love crumbling everywhere by Mark Kennedy

There's an eye-popping scene in the new film "Landline" when our heroine is walking around New York City and decides to check her phone messages....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 01:31PM
Friday, July 7, 2017

Sheila Michaels, who popularized 'Ms.' for women, dies at 78 by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Sheila Michaels, a feminist and civil-rights activist in the 1960s who has been credited with popularizing the courtesy title "Ms.," died June 22 in…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 12:36PM
Wednesday, July 5, 2017

Lighter, brighter Imagine Dragons emerges after dark times by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- A weird thing happened when the four members of the alt-rock band Imagine Dragons sat down to listen to their new album all the way through. They actually liked it....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 01:56PM
Friday, June 30, 2017

Review: Calvin Harris gets some starry help on terrific CD by Mark Kennedy

Calvin Harris, "Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1" (Columbia Records)...

SOURCE: Associated Press at 04:22PM

Unbowed 'Julius Caesar' director urges artists 'take risks' by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- The theater director who endured death threats and lost corporate sponsors after staging a Donald Trump-inspired version of "Julius Caesar" has a me…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 10:46AM
Monday, June 26, 2017

Review: Giant pig movie 'Okja' gives us a lot to chew over by Mark Kennedy

Just in time for summer comes a film that seriously threatens the core component of barbeques, baseball games and block parties. To be blunt, "Okja" may force you to put do…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 11:14AM
Thursday, June 22, 2017

George Orwell's son says his father's '1984' was 'prescient' by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- The audience at the opening night on Broadway of a new stage adaptation of George Orwell's dystopian fantasy "1984" will include a special …

SOURCE: Associated Press at 05:53PM
Monday, June 19, 2017

Married ballet stars Tiler Peck, Robert Fairchild split by Mark Kennedy

The real-life fairy tale marriage of ballet stars Robert Fairchild and Tiler Peck is over.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 03:48PM

Married ballet stars Robert Fairchild, Tiler Peck split by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- The real-life fairy tale marriage of ballet stars Robert Fairchild and Tiler Peck is over....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 02:53PM
Thursday, June 15, 2017

Review: 'The Book of Henry' loses sight of its own plot by Mark Kennedy

When film students in the future search for terrible movies in 2017, they'll have a hard time locating "The Book of Henry." Not because it's good - trust …

SOURCE: Associated Press at 12:59PM
Monday, June 12, 2017

Theater refuses to buckle after 'Caesar' Trump criticism by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- The Public Theater is refusing to back down after backlash over its production of "Julius Caesar" that portrays a Donald Trump-like dictator in a bu…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 07:17PM

After edgy Trump portrayal, NYC theater is in cross-hairs by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- The knives are out for a new edgy production of "Julius Caesar" that's cutting a little too close to home for some fans of the White House.…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 02:21PM

Outsiders make good as 'Dear Evan Hansen' wins big at Tonys by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- "Dear Evan Hansen," the touching, heartfelt musical about young outsiders, has won the biggest theater popularity contest - winning the best new mus…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 12:38AM
Friday, June 9, 2017

Without ‘Hamilton’ buzz, Tony Awards put on brave face by Mark Kennedy

Last year at the Tony Awards, a rabid interest in “Hamilton” stemmed a three-year slide in viewership. This year, there’s a new host, an old home and hope that a starry list of celebri…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 01:36PM
Thursday, June 8, 2017

Kevin Spacey tight-lipped about his plans as host of Tonys by Mark Kennedy and John Carucci | ap

Getting Kevin Spacey to spill the beans about his plans hosting the Tony Awards turns out to be as likely as his character on “House of Cards” renouncing blackmail and backstabbing.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:18AM
Wednesday, June 7, 2017

Earth, Wind & Fire take to the road with hits _ and sadness by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Earth, Wind & Fire goes on the road this summer with some classic hits, a new touring partner and lingering heartache....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 12:39PM

Earth, Wind & Fire take to the road with hits _ and sadness by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Earth, Wind & Fire will hit the road this summer with some classic hits, a new touring partner and lingering heartache....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 11:29AM
Tuesday, June 6, 2017

Cyndi Lauper to help turn 'Working Girl' film into a musical by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- A 1980s movie that starred Melanie Griffith as a secretary who breaks out of the typing pool is heading to the stage as a musical. Cyndi Lauper will write the songs f…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 04:12PM

Meet the man with a hand in 'Hamilton,' 'Dear Evan Hansen' by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- At first blush, the Broadway musicals "Hamilton" and "Dear Evan Hansen" don't seem to have a lot in common other than bei…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 11:32AM
Monday, June 5, 2017

Review: What do you mean? Phoenix's insane lyrics mar return by Mark Kennedy

Phoenix, "Ti Amo" (Loyaute/Glassnote)...

SOURCE: Associated Press at 01:49PM

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