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Friday, October 21, 2016

Wonder Woman named a special UN ambassador, despite protests by Mark Kennedy

UNITED NATIONS (AP) -- The United Nations celebrated Wonder Woman's 75th birthday on Friday by naming the comic book character as its new Honorary Ambassador for the Empowerm…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 03:05PM
Thursday, October 20, 2016

Review: Nathan Lane saves ‘The Front Page’ from fish wrap by Mark Kennedy

You want the story? You want to really know what’s up with “The Front Page” on Broadway? Well, pay attention, you lousy baboons. Here’s what you need to know: This sap of a play is o…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:27PM

Review: Nathan Lane saves 'The Front Page' from fish wrap by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- You want the story? You want to really know what's up with "The Front Page" on Broadway? Well, pay attention, you lousy baboons. Here&a…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 10:56PM

Laura Osnes hopes people will swing to ‘Bandstand’ by Mark Kennedy

That rarest of sounds — a new American musical not based on an existing book or film — is heading to Broadway with Tony Award-nominee Laura Osnes — and it’s got quite a swing.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 01:56PM

Broadway star Audra McDonald gives birth to baby daughter by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Broadway stars Audra McDonald and Will Swenson have announced the birth of their baby girl, saying, "Our hearts are bursting."...

SOURCE: Associated Press at 10:34AM
Tuesday, October 18, 2016

Cheer up, Americans, say Canadians _ you're great by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- America's neighbors to the north - so often the butt of their jokes - are taking to social media to keep spirits up in the U.S. during this divisive election…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 03:24PM

Allison Janney to star in ‘Six Degrees of Separation’ in NYC by Mark Kennedy

A Broadway revival of “Six Degrees of Separation” will star Allison Janney and John Benjamin Hickey as the rich New York couple who have a run-in with a brash con artist.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 02:03PM

Allison Janney to star in 'Six Degrees of Separation' in NYC by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- A Broadway revival of "Six Degrees of Separation" will star Allison Janney and John Benjamin Hickey as the rich New York couple who have a run-in wi…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 01:08PM

The filmmaker behind the 'Hamilton' documentary reveals all by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- What was to become the Broadway phenomenon "Hamilton" was still raw and unshaped when documentary filmmaker Alex Horwitz turned on his camera three …

SOURCE: Associated Press at 12:34PM

The filmmaker behind the 'Hamilton' documentary reveals all by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- What was to become the Broadway phenomenon "Hamilton" was still raw and unshaped when documentary filmmaker Alex Horowitz turned on his camera three…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 12:16PM

Mandy Gonzalez steps into ‘a dream role’ in ‘Hamilton’ by Mark Kennedy

The night Mandy Gonzalez made her triumphant debut in “Hamilton” on Broadway, there was a special guest in the audience cheering her on: a Jedi Master, in fact.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:40AM

Mandy Gonzalez steps into 'a dream role' in 'Hamilton' by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- The night Mandy Gonzalez made her triumphant debut in "Hamilton" on Broadway, there was a special guest in the audience cheering her on: a Jedi Mast…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 09:18AM

Broadway concert for Hillary Clinton draws huge stars by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Stars of Hollywood and Broadway - including Julia Roberts, Jake Gyllenhaal, Sarah Jessica Parker, Matthew Broderick, Hugh Jackman, Emily Blunt, Neil Patrick Harris an…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 01:21AM
Friday, October 14, 2016

Christopher Jackson is latest to leave Broadway’s ‘Hamilton’ by Mark Kennedy

Christopher Jackson, who earned a Tony Award nomination for originating the role of George Washington in “Hamilton,” is leaving the Broadway show on Nov. 13.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 03:04PM

Review: Jamie Lidell is a wonder on new CD _ Stevie Wonder by Mark Kennedy

Jamie Lidell, "Building A Beginning" (Jajulin Records)...

SOURCE: Associated Press at 01:03PM
Thursday, October 13, 2016

Review: Broadway's bare play 'Heisenberg' is sumptuous by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Don't be frightened off by the title of the Broadway play "Heisenberg." There's no need to brush up on any quantum physics or math…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 09:02PM

Gary Busey to star in off-Broadway’s ‘Perfect Crime’ by Mark Kennedy

Gary Busey will make his New York stage debut next month in the off-Broadway show “Perfect Crime,” playing a serial killer in the cast of the longest-running play in city history.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:14AM

Gary Busey to star in off-Broadway's 'Perfect Crime' by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Gary Busey will make his New York stage debut next month in the off-Broadway show "Perfect Crime," playing a serial killer in the cast of the longes…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 10:32AM

Is laughter the best medicine? Chris Gethard hopes so by Mark Kennedy

Comedian Chris Gethard has managed to find a rich vein of comedy in the unlikeliest place — clinical depression.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:14AM

Is laughter the best medicine? Chris Gethard hopes so by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Comedian Chris Gethard has managed to find a rich vein of comedy in the unlikeliest place - clinical depression....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 10:03AM
Wednesday, October 12, 2016

Review: Christopher Guest's 'Mascots' fails to really cheer by Mark Kennedy

It should be a match made in comedy heaven - director and writer Christopher Guest, whose fake documentary films explore the sad desperation in American subcultures, turns his attention to t…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 11:41AM

Singer-songwriter Jacob Whitesides blazes his own music path by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- If you're a fan of singer-songwriter Jacob Whitesides and wondering when he next tours, who's joining him on the road, how much tickets will cost an…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 10:49AM
Tuesday, October 11, 2016

The next guy to play Shakespeare on Broadway is Adam Pascal by Mark Kennedy

With “Something Rotten!” now counting down the days until its run on Broadway ends, it’s time to call in musical theater’s top closer — Adam Pascal.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 03:18PM

A founder of the New Orleans girl group The Dixie Cups dies by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Joan Marie Johnson, one of the founding members of the New Orleans girl group The Dixie Cups, who had a No. 1 hit in 1964 with "Chapel of Love," has…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 02:24PM

The next guy to play Shakespeare on Broadway is Adam Pascal by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- With "Something Rotten!" now counting down the days until its run on Broadway ends, it's time to call in musical theater's top clo…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 02:00PM
Thursday, October 6, 2016

Review: Rick Astley re-emerges with surprisingly strong CD by Mark Kennedy

Rick Astley, "50" (BMG)...

SOURCE: Associated Press at 02:56PM

Review: JONES' debut a delicious slice of smooth electro-pop by Mark Kennedy

JONES, "New Skin" (37 Adventures)...

SOURCE: Associated Press at 02:46PM

Jay Z, calling juvenile solitary 'inhumane,' backs TV series by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Rap superstar Jay Z is helping shine a light on prison reform by co-producing an upcoming TV documentary about a young man who spent three years behind bars without t…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 01:14PM

Norbert Leo Butz connects with his feminine side on new CD by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Not that he's complaining, but Norbert Leo Butz has often been the only guy in the room lately....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 09:42AM
Wednesday, October 5, 2016

Juanes, Miguel Bose, Sanz to headline diversity concert by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- A concert to celebrate diversity and unity later this month will feature performances by Miguel Bose, Juanes, Los Tigres del Norte, Alejandro Sanz, Julieta Venegas an…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 05:16PM

Pianist Lang Lang steps out of comfort zone with new CD by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- During his musical career, classical pianist Lang Lang has tackled some musical titans like Beethoven, Chopin, Liszt, Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninov. Now he's g…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 10:30AM

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Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
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