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Thursday, March 30, 2017

Sasheer Zamata finds her voice away from 'SNL' in new show by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Some believe you haven't really made it in comedy until you've landed a one-hour stand-up special. If that's true, then "Saturday …

SOURCE: Associated Press at 01:07PM

Review: In 'The Boss Baby,' it's clear who wears the diapers by Mark Kennedy

Some of the best animated films have been inspired by fairy tales, ancient Greek fables or mythology. Now comes one clearly inspired by, of all people, David Mamet....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 09:15AM
Monday, March 27, 2017

Kevin Kline says farce looks easy but it’s certainly not by Mark Kennedy

At a press event celebrating his return to Broadway, Kevin Kline wanted to be crystal clear on one topic: He’s not having a midlife crisis. He’s PLAYING someone who’s having a midlife …

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:48AM

Kevin Kline says farce looks easy but it's certainly not by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- At a press event celebrating his return to Broadway, Kevin Kline wanted to be crystal clear on one topic: He's not having a midlife crisis. He's PLA…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 10:12AM
Sunday, March 26, 2017

Mike Tyson suffers rare loss in noisy Latin America bout by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Over his career, former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson recorded 50 wins and six losses. But he recently notched another big loss in Latin America - this time as a co…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 01:19PM
Friday, March 24, 2017

Barry Manilow joins concert to help human rights groups by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Barry Manilow is adding his legendary voice to a concert series in New York City that raises money for human rights organizations....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 04:56PM
Tuesday, March 21, 2017

Musical of 'Mean Girls' by Tina Fey set to debut in DC by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Tina Fey's stage adaptation of "Mean Girls" will make its world premiere at The National Theatre in Washington, D.C....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 11:48AM

Off-Broadway's 'The Fantasticks' to close after 21,000 shows by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- The off-Broadway phenomenon "The Fantasticks" will end its record-breaking run this spring, bringing down the curtain on a show with confetti and a …

SOURCE: Associated Press at 10:58AM

Off-Broadway’s ‘The Fantasticks’ to close after 21,000 shows by Mark Kennedy

The off-Broadway phenomenon “The Fantasticks” will end its record-breaking run this summer.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:54AM
Thursday, March 16, 2017

Depeche Mode hopes its new CD gets 'people to think a bit' by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Depeche Mode's new album kicks off with a dire warning that we're going backward as a society. Things go quickly downhill from there....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 10:55AM
Wednesday, March 15, 2017

Canadian Prime Minister, Ivanka Trump see Broadway musical by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau - along with first daughter Ivanka Trump - have welcomed a new musical that celebrates Canadian compassion following 9/11....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 11:06PM
Tuesday, March 14, 2017

Broadway theaters to stay open Tuesday night despite snow by Mark Kennedy

Broadway producers have decided to keep theaters open Tuesday night for the hardy folks willing to brave the snow and sleet.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:06AM

Broadway theaters to stay open Tuesday night despite snow by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Broadway producers have decided to keep theaters open Tuesday night for the hardy folks willing to brave the snow and sleet....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 10:37AM
Friday, March 10, 2017

'Bridges of Madison County' author Robert James Waller dies by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Robert James Waller, whose best-selling, bittersweet 1992 romance novel "The Bridges of Madison County" was turned into a movie starring Meryl Stree…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 03:52PM

'Bridges of Madison County' author Robert James Waller dies by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Author Robert James Waller, whose best-selling, bittersweet 1992 novel "The Bridges of Madison County" was turned into a movie starring Meryl Streep…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 11:16AM
Thursday, March 9, 2017

'You'll Be Back' _ Brian d'Arcy James returns to 'Hamilton' by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- The first King George III from "Hamilton" is ready to put on his crown again....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 07:49PM

‘You’ll Be Back’ — Brian d’Arcy James returns to ‘Hamilton’ by Mark Kennedy

The first King George III from “Hamilton” is ready to put on his crown again.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 05:42PM
Tuesday, March 7, 2017

‘Hamilton’ US tour led by actor who vows a ‘gritty’ take by Mark Kennedy

You may not particularly recall Nov. 16, but Broadway actor Michael Luwoye will never forget it.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:18AM
Saturday, March 4, 2017

Veteran music executive and former pop star Tommy Page dies by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Tommy Page, a former pop star whose song "I'll Be Your Everything" went to No. 1 in 1990 and who later became a record company executive, p…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 07:29PM

Veteran music executive and former pop star Tommy Page dies by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Tommy Page, a former pop star whose song "I'll Be Your Everything" went to No. 1 in 1990 and who later became a record company executive, p…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 02:58PM
Friday, March 3, 2017

Review: Ed Sheeran shows vast talent in new album 'Divide' by Mark Kennedy

Ed Sheeran, "Divide" (Atlantic)...

SOURCE: Associated Press at 02:44PM
Thursday, March 2, 2017

In the car with Alison Krauss, anything goes music-wise by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Alison Krauss has a surprising rule about road trips: The driver does not command the stereo....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 11:08AM
Wednesday, March 1, 2017

Pies, pizza and potatoes: Real food takes a bow onstage by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- There's a new version of the frightful musical "Sweeney Todd" playing in downtown Manhattan that's undeniably meatier than most....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 09:36AM
Friday, February 24, 2017

Obama returns to Broadway to see Arthur Miller's 'The Price' by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- The Obamas just can't quit Broadway....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 10:01PM
Thursday, February 16, 2017

Model Karlie Kloss sorry for a culturally insensitive spread by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- White model Karlie Kloss is apologizing for appearing in a fashion spread in Vogue's diversity issue styled as a geisha, calling it culturally insensitive....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 12:47PM
Monday, February 13, 2017

You can find ‘Moonlight’ star Andre Holland on Broadway by Mark Kennedy

There was someone important missing when the cast and creators of the film “Moonlight” joyfully crowded a Los Angeles-area stage last month to accept the Golden Globe for best film drama.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 01:02PM

You can find 'Moonlight' star Andre Holland on Broadway by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- There was someone important missing when the cast and creators of the film "Moonlight" joyfully crowded a Los Angeles-area stage last month to accep…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 12:22PM
Friday, February 10, 2017

Imagine Dragons, Macklemore, Skrillex lead ACLU concert by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Outrage over President Donald Trump's travel ban has prompted a spring fundraising concert for the American Civil Liberties Union that will feature a diverse…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 10:52AM
Thursday, February 9, 2017

Jokes not politics when Steve Martin, Martin Short team up by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Comedians Steve Martin and Martin Short are gearing up for a national tour, offering a show with plenty of jokes and music - but precious little politics....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 12:50PM
Wednesday, February 8, 2017

Jake Gyllenhaal helps open a new Broadway theater by Mark Kennedy

Broadway has welcomed a new theater with a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by Jake Gyllenhaal.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 02:48PM

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic