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Friday, April 22, 2016

'Eclipsed' shows on Broadway to be dedicated to victims by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- In an effort to shine a light on the hundreds of girls abducted from a school in Nigeria two years ago, all performances of the Broadway play "Eclipsed&q…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 04:42PM

‘Eclipsed’ shows on Broadway to be dedicated to victims by Mark Kennedy

In an effort to shine a light on the hundreds of girls abducted from a school in Nigeria two years ago, all performances of the Broadway play “Eclipsed” will be dedicated to the still-mi…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 03:08PM

Review: Darkly wonderful 'American Psycho' slays onstage by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- They sell clear, plastic raincoats at the "American Psycho" concession stand on Broadway. If you think, "Hey, that's a cute item f…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 09:45AM
Thursday, April 21, 2016

Review: Darkly wonderful ‘American Psycho’ slays onstage by Mark Kennedy

They sell clear, plastic raincoats at the “American Psycho” concession stand on Broadway. If you think, “Hey, that’s a cute item for a rainy spring in New York,” you may be in the …

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:57PM

Jessica Lange revisits an 'extraordinary' play on Broadway by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- For her one day off this week playing a drug-addled mother in the Broadway revival of the monumental "Long Day's Journey Into Night," Jessi…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 01:35PM

Jessica Lange revisits an ‘extraordinary’ play on Broadway by Mark Kennedy

For her one day off this week playing a drug-addled mother in the Broadway revival of the monumental “Long Day’s Journey Into Night,” Jessica Lange had a plan. She wanted to walk in th…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:52AM
Tuesday, April 19, 2016

'Les Liaisons Dangereuses' revival coming to NYC with McTeer by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- "Les Liaisons Dangereuses," a play about power and seduction in 18th century France, will return to Broadway's embrace this fall, starring …

SOURCE: Associated Press at 08:17PM

Young adult fiction booming on Broadway but cute it ain't by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- When actress and playwright Claudia Shear was first approached to turn a novel for young adults into a Broadway musical, she was slightly stunned....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 08:17PM
Monday, April 18, 2016

‘Les Liaisons Dangereuses’ revival coming to NYC with McTeer by Mark Kennedy

“Les Liaisons Dangereuses,” a play about power and seduction in 18th century France, will return to Broadway’s embrace this fall, starring Janet McTeer and Liev Schreiber.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 01:03PM
Saturday, April 16, 2016

Stage version of 'Anastasia' slated for Broadway next season by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Another princess is heading to Broadway. This time she's Russian....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 01:31PM
Friday, April 15, 2016

Stage version of ‘Anastasia’ slated for Broadway next season by Mark Kennedy

Another princess is heading to Broadway. This time she’s Russian.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 06:14PM

Cirque du Soleil will snub North Carolina after state law by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- The Canadian-based circus company Cirque du Soleil is cancelling upcoming stops in North Carolina by two of its touring shows to protest a state law that limits anti-…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 02:52PM

Cirque du Soleil will snub North Carolina after state law by Mark Kennedy

The Canadian-based circus company Cirque du Soleil is cancelling upcoming stops in North Carolina by two of its touring shows to protest a state law that limits anti-discrimination protectio…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 02:49PM
Thursday, April 14, 2016

Anne Jackson, actress and wife of Eli Wallach, dies at 90 by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Anne Jackson, a Tony Award-nominated theater actress who often appeared onstage with her husband, Eli Wallach, in comedies and classics, died early Tuesday of natural…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 07:50PM

Broadway ad agency SpotCo shows how campaigns are born by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- If you close your eyes and think of a really special Broadway show, there's a good chance an image born at SpotCo will pop up....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 07:50PM

Broadway to say good-bye to 'Matilda' in January by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- The Tony Award-winning, British import "Matilda" will stop terrorizing Broadway early next year....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 07:50PM

Anne Jackson, actress and wife of Eli Wallach, dies at 90 by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Anne Jackson, a Tony Award-nominated theater actress who often appeared onstage with her husband, Eli Wallach, in comedies and classics, has died. She was 90....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 07:50PM

Broadway to say good-bye to ‘Matilda’ in January by Mark Kennedy

The Tony Award-winning, British import “Matilda” will stop terrorizing Broadway early next year.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 07:10PM

Anne Jackson, actress and wife of Eli Wallach, dies at 90 by Mark Kennedy

Anne Jackson, a Tony Award-nominated theater actress who often appeared onstage with her husband, Eli Wallach, in comedies and classics, has died. She was 90.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 01:57PM

Broadway ad agency SpotCo shows how campaigns are born by Mark Kennedy

If you close your eyes and think of a really special Broadway show, there’s a good chance an image born at SpotCo will pop up.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:01AM

Broadway ad agency SpotCo shows how campaigns are born by Mark Kennedy

If you close your eyes and think of a really special Broadway show, there's a good chance an image born at SpotCo will pop up.

SOURCE: bigstory.ap.org at 10:49AM
Wednesday, April 13, 2016

What it's like to be on Broadway when you're not 'Hamilton' by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- The man of the moment on Broadway is, without question, Alexander Hamilton. With all the hoopla and hubbub, it's tempting to think all the other shows are Aa…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 03:03PM

Broadway label Sh-K-Boom Records celebrates its Sweet 16 by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Actor Kurt Deutsch didn't intend to become the Clive Davis of Broadway when he converted a second bedroom into the headquarters of a new record company. He w…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 03:03PM

What it’s like to be on Broadway when you’re not Hamilton by Mark Kennedy

Might any have skipped their Broadway chance, seeing the way Hamilton has made its way into the culture in an unprecedented way? Not likely.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 12:15PM

What it’s like to be on Broadway when you’re not ‘Hamilton’ by Mark Kennedy

The man of the moment on Broadway is, without question, Alexander Hamilton. With all the hoopla and hubbub, it’s tempting to think all the other shows are Aaron Burr.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 09:48AM
Tuesday, April 12, 2016

Daniel Radcliffe to star onstage in 'Privacy' in New York by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Daniel Radcliffe will return to a New York stage in James Graham's play "Privacy," inspired by the revelations by former National Security …

SOURCE: Associated Press at 01:59PM

Daniel Radcliffe to star onstage in ‘Privacy’ in New York by Mark Kennedy

Daniel Radcliffe will return to a New York stage in James Graham’s play “Privacy,” inspired by the revelations by former National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 01:58PM
Thursday, April 7, 2016

Lin-Manuel Miranda celebrates immigrants in prize speech by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Composer and playwright Lin-Manuel Miranda has accepted one of the largest prizes given for the stage by celebrating immigrants, saying that his creation of the Broad…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 04:49PM

Lin-Manuel Miranda celebrates immigrants in prize speech by Mark Kennedy

Lin-Manuel Miranda, creator of the Broadway smash “Hamilton,” says the real story of Alexander Hamilton is one that any immigrant can relate to.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 04:01PM

Lin-Manuel Miranda celebrates immigrants in prize speech by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Lin-Manuel Miranda, creator of the Broadway smash "Hamilton," says the real story of Alexander Hamilton is one that any immigrant can relate to....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 03:50PM

Second BroadwayCon promises more razzle-dazzle by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Details about the next BroadwayCon have been unveiled - and there's a lot more razzle dazzle....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 03:50PM

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