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Thursday, April 7, 2016

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

Duncan Sheik reconsiders a psycho and makes beautiful music by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- The first time Duncan Sheik read the disturbingly gory novel "American Psycho," it didn't go well. He got halfway through the book before t…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 03:50PM
Wednesday, April 6, 2016

Sara Bareilles and Rebel Wilson to sing 'The Little Mermaid' by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Sara Bareilles, Rebel Wilson, Darren Criss, Norm Lewis, John Stamos, Tituss Burgess will sing along with the film "The Little Mermaid" for a one-nig…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 08:28PM

Tap dancing icon Savion Glover keeps 'tradition' alive by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- At a recent rehearsal of a musical with a constellation of big stars, a wiry man in sweatpants with one leg rolled up stood up, stopped the action and made his way to…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 03:09PM

Stratford Festival launches new Shakespeare online toolkit by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- The Stratford Festival in Canada is commemorating the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare's death by making his plays accessible to a generation raised …

SOURCE: Associated Press at 03:09PM

Musical about Lady Liberty finds new home on 42nd Street by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- A story about how the Statue of Liberty ended up raising her torch in New York Harbor is the subject of a musical that will open off-Broadway this summer at an approp…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 03:09PM

Diane Lane to return to Broadway in something familiar by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Diane Lane will be going back to something familiar on Broadway - "The Cherry Orchard."...

SOURCE: Associated Press at 03:09PM
Tuesday, April 5, 2016

Musical about Lady Liberty finds new home on 42nd Street by Mark Kennedy

A story about how the Statue of Liberty ended up raising her torch in New York Harbor is the subject of a musical that will open off-Broadway this summer at an appropriate date — July 4.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 03:54PM

Stratford Festival launches new Shakespeare online toolkit by Mark Kennedy

The Stratford Festival in Canada is commemorating the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death by making his plays accessible to a generation raised on the Internet.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 01:51PM

Tap dancing icon Savion Glover keeps ‘tradition’ alive by Mark Kennedy

At a recent rehearsal of a musical with a constellation of big stars, a wiry man in sweatpants with one leg rolled up stood up, stopped the action and made his way to the stage.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:35AM

Diane Lane to return to Broadway in something familiar by Mark Kennedy

Diane Lane will be going back to something familiar on Broadway — “The Cherry Orchard.”

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:35AM
Friday, April 1, 2016

Star abruptly leaves Broadway’s Cirque du Soleil show by Mark Kennedy

Things have gotten much more complicated for the upcoming high-octane Cirque du Soleil show on Broadway: One of the leading actors has left only 16 days until previews begin.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 09:17PM
Thursday, March 31, 2016

Review: Ben Whishaw is bewitchingly good in 'The Crucible' by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Posters for the new Broadway revival of "The Crucible" feature a photo of Saoirse Ronan, looking absolutely witchy as Abigail Williams. She&apos…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 10:08PM

Review: Ben Whishaw is bewitchingly good in ‘The Crucible’ by Mark Kennedy

Posters for the new Broadway revival of “The Crucible” feature a photo of Saoirse Ronan, looking absolutely witchy as Abigail Williams. She’s awfully good in it, but the real sorcery i…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 09:24PM

Revival of ‘Falsettos’ attracts some Broadway veterans by Mark Kennedy

Stephanie J. Block, Christian Borle and Andrew Rannells will lead the cast of Broadway’s revival of “Falsettos.”

SOURCE: Washington Post at 03:56PM

Open casting call for 'Hamilton' causes a little ruckus by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- The Broadway smash "Hamilton," which has been cheered for reclaiming the nation's founding story by a multicultural cast, has oddly come un…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 01:01PM

Jeff Daniels turns up the volume of 'Blackbird' this time by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Most nights just before he hits a Broadway stage, you can find Jeff Daniels pacing furiously backstage and muttering to himself....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 01:01PM

Jeff Daniels turns up the volume of ‘Blackbird’ this time by Mark Kennedy

Most nights just before he hits a Broadway stage, you can find Jeff Daniels pacing furiously backstage and muttering to himself.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:50AM
Wednesday, March 30, 2016

Sean Hayes plans return to Broadway playing God by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Former "Will & Grace" star Sean Hayes is coming back to Broadway as a guy with plenty of will and grace....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 08:40PM

Open casting call for ‘Hamilton’ causes a little ruckus by Mark Kennedy

The Broadway smash “Hamilton,” which has been cheered for reclaiming the nation’s founding story by a multicultural cast, has oddly come under fire for specifically seeking “nonwhite…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 06:56PM

Rory O’Malley to play King George in Broadway’s ‘Hamilton’ by Mark Kennedy

Tony Award-nominee Rory O’Malley, whose bid to return to Broadway this season in “Nerds” failed, has found another way — in the mega-success “Hamilton.”

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:38PM

Ben Whishaw revisits an old classic, this time on Broadway by Mark Kennedy

British actor Ben Whishaw has found himself to be a magnet for important roles. They even come back every few years.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:38PM

Akosua Busia re-emerges in the spotlight in ‘Eclipsed’ by Mark Kennedy

Step into Akosua Busia’s tiny dressing room on Broadway and you walk into a little corner of happy calm.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:38PM

Website offers help to Broadway-bound disabled patrons by Mark Kennedy

A new website hopes to help theatergoers with disabilities find Broadway shows that offer services they may need, from wheelchair ramps to American Sign Language interpreters to autism-frien…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:38PM

Broadway’s ‘Curious Incident’ to end its 2-year run in Sept. by Mark Kennedy

“The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” will end its two-year run on Broadway this fall.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:38PM

‘Aladdin’ stars sign up for another year on Broadway by Mark Kennedy

Fans of “Aladdin” on Broadway have gotten their wish — the show’s Genie and its leading actors will be sticking around.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:38PM
Tuesday, March 29, 2016

James Noble, who played dim governor on 'Benson,' has died by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- James Noble, a Broadway-seasoned actor who appeared on soap operas and films like "10" and "Being There," but perhaps was best kno…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 11:51PM
Monday, March 28, 2016

Barbara Cook's return to a New York stage postponed by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Barbara Cook's return to a New York stage in a show about her life has been postponed....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 08:29PM

Rory O'Malley to play King George in Broadway's 'Hamilton' by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Tony Award-nominee Rory O'Malley, whose bid to return to Broadway this season in "Nerds" failed, has found another way - in the mega-succes…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 08:29PM
Friday, March 25, 2016

Nothing up their sleeves: 2 Australians mix nudity, magic by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- The idea came to them, remarkably, without alcohol playing a factor: Two magicians in Australia decided to create a new kind of show that mixed stripping and illusion…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 10:10AM
Thursday, March 24, 2016

Review: 'Bright Star' is cliche-ridden, over-eager show by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- The new Broadway musical "Bright Star" starts with a bit of bluster, maybe even some swagger....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 10:44PM

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