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Thursday, July 7, 2016

Broadway Actor John McMartin Dies at 86 by The Associated Press

McMartin was nominated for five Tonys, including 1966's 'Sweet Charity' to the 2002 revival of Stephen Sondheim's 'Into the Woods.'read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 07:40PM
Tuesday, July 5, 2016

Broadway's 'Fun Home' Cast Sets Benefit Performance for Orlando Victims by The Associated Press

The cast and creative team will assemble for a one-night benefit concert version of the Tony Award-winning show on July 24. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:01PM

'Daily Show's' Hasan Minhaj Sets Summer Tour for Solo Show 'Homecoming King' by The Associated Press

The comedian will kick off a 19-city North America tour this summer, starting Aug. 19 in Portland, Oregon.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:38AM
Thursday, June 30, 2016

Naked Man Yells About Donald Trump, Jumps Off TKTS Booth in Times Square by The Associated Press

The man sustained a cut on his elbow but was in stable condition as he was taken to a hospital for psychiatric evaluation.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:19PM
Monday, June 20, 2016

'Cheers' Stage Show to Debut in September by The Associated Press

The comedy is based on some of the most memorable moments of the celebrated TV show's first season.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:01AM
Thursday, June 16, 2016

Lin-Manuel Miranda leaving ‘Hamilton’ July 9 but will return by The Associated Press

Miranda, who has been in the show since it made its debut off-Broadway in early 2015, said Thursday he will perform his last show July 9.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 12:55PM

Musicians use song, statements to respond to mass shooting by The Associated Press

Elton John, Ricky Martin and Melissa Etheridge are among the gay artists using their voices to respond to the mass shooting at a Florida nightclub....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 08:18AM
Wednesday, June 15, 2016

Actress Anne Hathaway named goodwill ambassador for UN Women by The Associated Press

Oscar-winning actress Anne Hathaway was appointed a goodwill ambassador Wednesday for the U.N. agency promoting gender equality and the empowerment of women.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 10:10PM

Wesleyan Creates Scholarship Honoring 'Hamilton' Stars by The Associated Press

The four-year, full-tuition scholarship will be awarded to an incoming student who submits a creative written work judged to "best reflect originality, artistry and dynamism." read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:20PM
Monday, June 13, 2016

‘Hamilton’ sweeps up awards at a sometimes somber Tonys by The Associated Press

The Tony Awards have gotten underway with a heavy heart a night after a gunman killed 50 people at a gay Florida nightclub, leaving many in the Broadway community upset, angry and determined…

SOURCE: Denver Post at 12:14AM
Saturday, June 11, 2016

“Nashville” television drama gets a new life by The Associated Press

The television series “Nashville” is getting a second life. The country-oriented CMT network said Friday it will make a fifth season of the music-oriented drama, which had been canceled …

SOURCE: Denver Post at 08:21AM
Thursday, June 9, 2016

Rowling swears fans to secrecy as Harry Potter play unveiled by The Associated Press

The curtain has risen on Harry Potter’s latest adventure — and J.K. Rowling is urging fans not to ruin the magic by letting its secrets out.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 01:39AM
Monday, June 6, 2016

'Equus' and 'Amadeus' Playwright Peter Shaffer Dies at 90 by The Associated Press

For much of his long career, Shaffer achieved the often-elusive goal of combining commercial and critical success.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:01PM
Friday, June 3, 2016

Emily Blunt, Lin-Manuel Miranda board “Mary Poppins” sequel by The Associated Press

Move over, Julie Andrews, there's a new Mary Poppins in town.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 12:45PM

Director Thomas Kail on how the best idea won at “Hamilton” by The Associated Press

"Hamilton" director Thomas Kail, 39, is widely expected to win his first Tony Award this month, the culmination of a busy year.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 06:17AM
Thursday, May 26, 2016

'American Psycho' to Close Before Tony Awards by The Associated Press

The Broadway musical will close June 5 after 81 performances, just a week before the Tonys on June 12.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:44PM
Monday, May 16, 2016

'Jane the Virgin' star going into 'Chicago' on Broadway by The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) -- Jaime Camil will be channeling his sleazy lawyer side on Broadway....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 10:43PM

'Hamilton' Creator Takes Jab at Donald Trump in Commencement Address: "Immigrants Get the Job Done" by The Associated Press

Lin-Manuel Miranda spoke Monday at the University of Pennsylvania.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:31PM
Wednesday, May 4, 2016

Broadway musical "Hamilton" does what it always does — stuns by The Associated Press

This year the Tony Awards are being nicknamed the "Hamil-Tonys" in recognition that "Hamilton" is the show to beat.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 02:26AM
Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Some reaction from 2016 Tony Award nominees by The Associated Press

Some reaction from 2016 Tony Award nominees:...

SOURCE: Associated Press at 02:10PM
Friday, April 29, 2016

American Airlines apologizes to musician for barring violin by The Associated Press

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) -- A concert musician who was not allowed to board a flight with her violin says she hopes the incident will raise awareness of regulations that permit violins …

SOURCE: Associated Press at 02:32PM
Monday, April 25, 2016

Broadway musical 'Waitress' to launch national tour in 2017 by The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) -- The new Broadway musical "Waitress" is packing up its pies and hitting the road....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 01:20PM
Saturday, April 23, 2016

Things to know about Shakespeare, 400 years after his death by The Associated Press

LONDON (AP) — Theater-lovers in Britain and around the world are marking the 400th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 05:39PM

Blue Man Group joins others canceling North Carolina dates by The Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Blue Man Group is the latest musical act to cancel shows in North Carolina after the state's passage of a law limiting anti-discrimination protections for th…

SOURCE: Denver Post at 05:39PM

Things to know about Shakespeare, 400 years after his death by The Associated Press

LONDON (AP) -- Theater-lovers in Britain and around the world are marking the 400th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare. A few things to know about the famous playwright:.…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 04:35PM

Things to know about Shakespeare, 400 years after his death by The Associated Press

LONDON (AP) — Theater-lovers in Britain and around the world are marking the 400th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 01:42PM

Royalty, Obama, fans mark 400 years since Shakespeare died by The Associated Press

LONDON (AP) — If all the world's a stage, William Shakespeare is its architect. The 400th anniversary of the playwright's death is being marked across Britain with parades, church…

SOURCE: Denver Post at 06:31AM
Tuesday, April 19, 2016

2016 Pulitzer winners and finalists in journalism and arts by The Associated Press

The 2016 Pulitzer Prize winners and finalists: JOURNALISM Public Service: The Associated Press, for a series of articles documenting the use of slave labor in the commercial s…

SOURCE: Denver Post at 08:32PM
Monday, March 28, 2016

'Hamilton' Enlists Rory O'Malley to Play King George by The Associated Press

The Tony-nominated actor will play the tart-tongued George III starting April 11, replacing Jonathan Groff.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:23PM
Thursday, March 17, 2016

Jesus' last hours depicted live in "The Passion" by The Associated Press

The tale of the final hours of the life of Jesus of Nazareth has been told countless times — but on Sunday, Fox will broadcast a retelling with a modern-day musical twist, with the res…

SOURCE: Denver Post at 11:35PM
Monday, February 22, 2016

'Hamilton' Wins Kennedy Prize for Drama by The Associated Press

"Technically so proficient, historically so sound, artistically so groundbreaking, 'Hamilton' is both inspired by and celebrates the evolving history of the United States, of hip-hop, and of…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:18AM

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