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Friday, June 15, 2012

Bugs, rain and magic—Shakespeare in the Park by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK—Liev Schreiber will never forget the beautiful white bird that showed up mysteriously during a performance of "Othello.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 07:44AM
Thursday, June 14, 2012

Susan Stroman will helm 'Bullets Over Broadway' by Mark Kennedy

A Broadway-bound musical adapted from Woody Allen's 1994 crime caper "Bullets Over Broadway" has a leader -- Susan Stroman.

SOURCE: Boston Globe at 04:50PM

Susan Stroman will helm 'Bullets Over Broadway' by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- A Broadway-bound musical adapted from Woody Allen's 1994 crime caper "Bullets Over Broadway" has a leader - Susan Stroman....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 04:40PM

Al Pacino returns to Broadway in ‘Glengarry Glen Ross’ revival by Mark Kennedy

Al Pacino is returning to the ugly world of real estate — he’s revisiting Glengarry Glen Ross on Broadway this fall.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 03:22PM

Al Pacino coming back to Broadway this fall by Mark Kennedy

Al Pacino is returning to the ugly world of real estate -- he's revisiting "Glengarry Glen Ross" on Broadway this fall.

SOURCE: Boston Globe at 02:30PM

Al Pacino coming back to Broadway this fall by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Al Pacino is returning to the ugly world of real estate - he's revisiting "Glengarry Glen Ross" on Broadway this fall....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 02:27PM
Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Christopher Plummer, on screen and on stage at 82 by Mark Kennedy

Hitting 82 hasn't meant Christopher Plummer is slowing down. In fact, he's hitting the gas.

SOURCE: Boston Globe at 03:50PM

Christopher Plummer, on screen and on stage at 82 by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Hitting 82 hasn't meant Christopher Plummer is slowing down. In fact, he's hitting the gas....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 03:47PM
Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Shepherd, Stamos, Davis step into 'The Best Man' by Mark Kennedy

Cybill Shepherd, John Stamos, Kristin Davis and Elizabeth Ashley are set to get political -- they're joining the cast of "Gore Vidal's The Best Man."

SOURCE: Boston Globe at 03:40PM

Shepherd, Stamos, Davis step into 'The Best Man' by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Cybill Shepherd, John Stamos, Kristin Davis and Elizabeth Ashley are set to get political - they're joining the cast of "Gore Vidal's The Best Man."...

SOURCE: Associated Press at 03:38PM
Sunday, June 10, 2012

'Once' jumps out to Tony Awards lead by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK—The bittersweet musical "Once" has jumped out to a lead at the 2012 Tony Awards, taking four honors so far, including best direction of a musical.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 09:15PM

'Once' crowned best musical at the Tony Awards by Mark Kennedy

The bittersweet musical "Once" captured eight Tony Awards on Sunday, including best musical direction, best lead actor in a musical and the top musical prize itself.

SOURCE: Boston Globe at 09:09AM
Friday, June 8, 2012

Tony Nominee: For Linda Emond, 'ferocious love' by Mark Kennedy

Friday June 8, 2012 NEW YORK -- It’s a glorious spring day in New York, so Linda Emond wants to meet in Central Park.

SOURCE: The Berkshire Eagle at 12:11AM
Thursday, June 7, 2012

Who will win at the Tony Awards? AP predicts by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK—There's "Follies" and then there's folly. The first is a winning revival of Stephen Sondheim's musical that wowed Broadway this season.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 12:58PM

Who will win at the Tony Awards? AP predicts by Mark Kennedy

There's "Follies" and then there's folly. The first is a winning revival of Stephen Sondheim's musical that wowed Broadway this season. The other is how you can characterize any attempt to h…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 12:57PM
Tuesday, June 5, 2012

'Book of Mormon' fans gather in NY for free show by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK—Lauren Bowling will be flying in all the way from Atlanta. Billy Peterson will be getting up at 3 a.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 04:56PM

'Book of Mormon' fans gather in NY for free show by Mark Kennedy

Lauren Bowling will be flying in all the way from Atlanta. Billy Peterson will be getting up at 3 a.m. to catch a train into the city. Asher Bailey made sure he'd be able to skip work -- he …

SOURCE: Boston Globe at 04:49PM
Monday, June 4, 2012

‘Once’ nabs 4 Drama Desk Awards by Mark Kennedy

The low-tech Broadway romance Once won a leading four Drama Desk Awards on Sunda. y

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 11:39AM

Doug Hodge in 'Cyrano de Bergerac' eyes Broadway by Mark Kennedy

Guess who is smelling a return to Broadway? "Cyrano de Bergerac." Roundabout Theatre Company said Monday that it will mount a new production of the classic 17th-century French love triangle …

SOURCE: Boston Globe at 07:39AM
Sunday, June 3, 2012

'Once' leads winners at the Drama Desk Awards by Mark Kennedy

The low-tech Broadway romance "Once" won a leading four Drama Desk Awards on Sunday, including the prize for best musical, adding to its recent haul of theater prizes and giving it momentum …

SOURCE: Boston Globe at 10:39PM
Thursday, May 31, 2012

John Kander not slowing down after hitting 85 by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- When the Dramatists Guild Fund honors composer John Kander at a star-studded gala next month, there is very likely to be one person reluctant to be there. That would be …

SOURCE: Associated Press at 11:26AM

John Kander not slowing down after hitting 85 by Mark Kennedy

When the Dramatists Guild Fund honors composer John Kander at a star-studded gala next month, there is very likely to be one person reluctant to be there. That would be John Kander.

SOURCE: Boston Globe at 11:09AM
Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Injury forces Michael McKean out of Broadway show by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Broadway producers are scrambling to fill Michael McKean's part in a revival of Gore Vidal's "The Best Man" as the actor recovers from a broken leg after being hit by a …

SOURCE: Associated Press at 03:56PM
Wednesday, May 16, 2012

'Death of a Salesman' recoups its investment by Mark Kennedy

The revival of "Death of a Salesman" might be terribly sad, but producers are very happy.

SOURCE: Boston Globe at 06:00PM
Thursday, May 10, 2012

Musical of Charlie Chaplin heading to Broadway by Mark Kennedy

A funny guy with a cane, a hat and an unforgettable mustache is heading to Broadway.

SOURCE: Boston Globe at 01:29PM
Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Broadway's 'How to Succeed in Business' to close by Mark Kennedy

Nick Jonas tried hard but couldn't keep Broadway's "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" in business.

SOURCE: Boston Globe at 06:59PM

Broadway's 'How to Succeed in Business' to close by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Nick Jonas tried hard but couldn't keep Broadway's "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" in business....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 06:52PM
Thursday, May 3, 2012

Bobby Cannavale to return to Broadway in 2013 by Mark Kennedy

Plans for "Funny Girl" may have fallen through, but Bobby Cannavale is still plotting his return to Broadway.

SOURCE: Boston Globe at 12:30PM

Bobby Cannavale to return to Broadway in 2013 by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Plans for "Funny Girl" may have fallen through, but Bobby Cannavale is still plotting his return to Broadway....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 12:28PM
Tuesday, May 1, 2012

'Once' leads Tony Award nominations with 11 nods by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK—The low-tech musical "Once," based on the love story of a Czech flower seller and an Irish street musician in Dublin, got a leading 11 Tony Award nominations Tuesday, proving …

SOURCE: Denver Post at 09:34AM

'Once' leads Tony Award nominations with 11 nods by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- The low-tech musical "Once," based on the love story of a Czech flower seller and an Irish street musician in Dublin, got a leading 11 Tony Award nominations Tuesday, pr…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 09:33AM

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