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Sunday, May 2, 2021

Olympia Dukakis, theater veteran and Oscar-winning 'Moonstruck' actress, dies at 89 by Nardine Saad

Oscar winner Olympia Dukakis, the theater veteran who had memorable turns in films such as "Moonstruck" and "Steel Magnolias," has died in New York City.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 08:11AM
Friday, February 5, 2021

Christopher Plummer, 'Sound of Music' star and beloved Oscar winner, dies at 91 by Nardine Saad

Christopher Plummer, who portrayed Capt. Von Trapp in "The Sound of Music" and won an Oscar for "Beginners," died early Friday with his wife at his side.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 06:46PM
Wednesday, January 13, 2021

A dance pioneer, a TV icon and music stars: Here are the 2021 Kennedy Center honorees by Nardine Saad

The 2021 Kennedy Center honorees Debbie Allen, Joan Baez, Garth Brooks, Dick Van Dyke and Midori will be honored with a scaled-down gala in May.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 06:26PM
Thursday, April 11, 2019

‘Tina: The Tina Turner Musical’ sets Broadway opening date by Nardine Saad

“Tina: The Tina Turner Musical” is rollin’ on to Broadway on Nov. 7, mere weeks before the legendary singer’s 80th birthday. The biographical musical devoted to the rock ’n’ roll…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 02:15PM
Thursday, March 28, 2019

Rita Moreno is getting a Peabody Award, making her a rare ‘PEGOT’ winner by Nardine Saad

Rita Moreno is going from EGOT to “PEGOT.” The 87-year-old actress, singer and dancer is adding a Peabody Award to her long list of accolades. She’s this year’s recipient of the stor…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 02:30PM
Wednesday, December 26, 2018

Aaron Sorkin's 'To Kill a Mockingbird' breaks box-office record for Shubert Organization by Nardine Saad

Aaron Sorkin’s Broadway adaptation of “To Kill a Mockingbird” has broken an internal box-office record after only eight performances. The latest staging of Harper Lee’s landmark Amer…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 05:30PM
Monday, July 2, 2018

Gillian Lynne, the energetic ballerina who choreographed 'Cats' and 'Phantom of the Opera,' dies at 92 by Nardine Saad

Famed “Cats” and “Phantom of the Opera” choreographer Gillian Lynne, who both inspired and worked closely with theater impresario Andrew Lloyd Webber, has died. She was 92. The Engli…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 02:55PM
Thursday, January 24, 2013

Sheldon Epps to direct 'Sleepless in Seattle' musical in Pasadena by Nardine Saad

Pasadena Playhouse artistic director Sheldon Epps is set to direct the world premiere of "Sleepless in Seattle -- The Musical," when the show opens at the theater in May. He replaces the pre…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 08:00PM
Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Katie Holmes returns to Broadway in 'Dead Accounts' by Nardine Saad

Katie Holmes made her return to Broadway in "Dead Accounts" as the dark comedy began previews Monday night after a delay caused by Hurricane Sandy.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 01:34PM

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards