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Tuesday, September 4, 2012

'Anna Karenina' premieres in London by The Associated Press

LONDON—Keira Knightley and Jude Law swept along a red carpet, complete with chandeliers, at the world premiere of their new movie "Anna Karenina.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 04:08PM
Saturday, September 1, 2012

Hal David, lyricist, dies in LA at 91 by The Associated Press

Hal David, the stylish, heartfelt lyricist who teamed with Burt Bacharach on dozens of timeless songs for movies, television and a variety of recording artists in the 1960s and beyond, has d…

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 06:39PM
Sunday, August 12, 2012

‘Elf’ musical returning to Broadway  by The Associated Press

The Christmas musical based on Will Ferrell’s movie “Elf” is returning to Broadway for the holidays. Producers said Thursday the show will start performances on Nov. 9 at the Al Hirsch…

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 06:00AM
Thursday, August 9, 2012

Pyotr Fomenko, Innovative Russian Stage Director, Dies at 80 by The Associated Press

Mr. Fomenko, whose productions often drew the wrath of Soviet authorities, founded his own theater group and staged innovative interpretations of the classics.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 08:33PM
Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Reaction to the death of Marvin Hamlisch by The Associated Press

Reaction to the death of composer Marvin Hamlisch....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 02:56PM

John C. McGinley of 'Scrubs' fame comes to Broadway by The Associated Press

Actor to joins Al Pacino and Bobby Cannevale in David Mamet's 'Glengarry Glen Ross'

SOURCE: NJ.com at 12:01AM
Monday, August 6, 2012

'Hairspray' co-writer Mark O'Donnell dies at 58 by The Associated Press

The writer collapsed in the lobby of his apartment complex on the Upper West Side of Manhattan.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 06:46PM
Thursday, July 26, 2012

Bebe Neuwirth to star in McNally's 'Golden Age' by The Associated Press

NEW YORK—Bebe Neuwirth has been picked to star in the New York premiere of "Golden Age" by four-time Tony winner Terrence McNally.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 02:33PM
Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Kristin Chenoweth Injured on Brooklyn Set of ‘The Good Wife’ by The Associated Press

Actress Kristin Chenoweth has been injured on the Williamsburg, Brooklyn set of the CBS drama "The Good Wife" and has been taken to a hospital. Her publicist, Jill Fritzo, said she was hit i…

SOURCE: WNYC at 11:34PM
Thursday, July 5, 2012

Eric Sykes, British Comic Actor, Is Dead at 89 by The Associated Press

Mr. Sykes appeared on television, in movies and onstage, and was performing in London’s West End into his 80s.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:51PM
Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Griffith's career included TV, Broadway, movies by The Associated Press

Some of the highlights of Andy Griffith's career:...

SOURCE: Associated Press at 12:51PM
Friday, June 29, 2012

Broadway plans for Nora Ephron play Lucky Guy continue, despite author’s death by The Associated Press

Lucky Guy follows the story of reporter Mike McAlary, who won a Pulitzer in 1998 for his coverage on the police brutalization of Abner Louima

SOURCE: National Post (Canada) at 12:13PM
Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Louis C.K. selling his own tour tickets for a flat fee, bypassing service charges by The Associated Press

After selling a comedy special directly to fans and upending the comedy business, Louis C.K. is taking the same approach with tickets to his next tour.

SOURCE: National Post (Canada) at 10:00AM
Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Spice Girls announce Viva Forever, a musical based on the group’s songs, to open in London by The Associated Press

The musical tells the story of four friends whose bond is tested when their band enters a TV talent show.

SOURCE: National Post (Canada) at 11:50AM

Spice Girls musical being launched in London by The Associated Press

LONDON—The Spice Girls are due to be reunited in London to announce details of a stage musical based on their songs.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 07:12AM
Monday, June 25, 2012

‘Glee’-ful high schoolers to compete in National  High School Musical Theater Awards  by The Associated Press

Sixty high school students with a song in their hearts will be competing Monday night for the top honors and scholarships at the National High School Musical Theater Awards. The show will k…

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 05:21PM

Billy Ray Cyrus makes his way to Broadway by The Associated Press

Country singer Billy Ray Cyrus is making his Broadway debut in "Chicago." The singer of "Achy Breaky Heart" and father of Miley Cyrus is detouring from his Nashville roots in taking on the r…

SOURCE: Boston Globe at 11:19AM

Billy Ray Cyrus makes his way to Broadway by The Associated Press

NEW YORK—Country singer Billy Ray Cyrus is making his Broadway debut in "Chicago." The singer of "Achy Breaky Heart" and father of Miley Cyrus is detouring from his Nashville roots…

SOURCE: Denver Post at 11:15AM

Billy Ray Cyrus makes his way to Broadway by The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) -- Country singer Billy Ray Cyrus is making his Broadway debut in "Chicago."...

SOURCE: Associated Press at 11:14AM
Friday, June 22, 2012

Composer, Lyricist Richard Adler Dies at 90 in NY by The Associated Press

Composer and lyricist Richard Adler, who won Tony Awards for co-writing the songs for such hit musicals as "The Pajama Game" and "Damn Yankees," has died. He was 90. His family says he d…

SOURCE: WNYC at 11:44AM
Monday, June 18, 2012

Mike Tyson is headed to Broadway by The Associated Press

The former boxer announced Monday that he will team up with director Spike Lee to bring Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth to New York

SOURCE: National Post (Canada) at 02:19PM
Friday, June 15, 2012

Jude Law, Daniel Radcliffe in new theater troupe by The Associated Press

LONDON—Jude Law, Judi Dench and Daniel Radcliffe are among the A-list actors signed up for a new London theater troupe, which hopes to attract new theatergoers by offering hundreds of …

SOURCE: Denver Post at 01:32PM
Monday, June 11, 2012

Tony Awards 2012: Once wins best musical, Spider-Man shut out by The Associated Press

Once upon a time, a quirky film made on a shoestring turned into an unlikely Oscar-winner and, even more improbably, a Broadway show.

SOURCE: National Post (Canada) at 12:17PM
Sunday, June 10, 2012

Memorable quotes from the Tony Awards by The Associated Press

Memorable quotes from the 66th annual Tony Awards ceremony Sunday night at the Beacon Theatre:

SOURCE: Boston Globe at 11:59PM

List of winners for 2012 Tony Awards by The Associated Press

Winners from the 2012 American Theatre Wing's Tony Awards, announced Sunday. Musical: "Once."

SOURCE: Boston Globe at 09:59PM
Thursday, June 7, 2012

'A Christmas Story' aims to open on Broadway by The Associated Press

NEW YORK—Producers are looking for actors, singers and dancers who stand no more than 4-foot-11 to fill the shoes of Ralphie and his friends as they prepare a musical version of the cl…

SOURCE: Denver Post at 04:52PM
Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Debra Winger making her Broadway debut this winter by The Associated Press

NEW YORK—Debra Winger, the star of such movies as "An Officer and a Gentleman" and "Urban Cowboy," will make her Broadway debut this winter in a new work by David Mamet.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 05:06PM
Monday, June 4, 2012

Recording of '8' with Pitt, Clooney to be on radio by The Associated Press

NEW YORK—The star-studded West Coast performance of the gay marriage play "8" led by George Clooney and Brad Pitt will be heard again this month—on radio and online.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 06:28PM

Tony Awards promise a full night of performances by The Associated Press

NEW YORK—The Tony Awards will be heavy on showcasing works on Broadway this season, with performances from Ricky Martin, Raul Esparza, Audra McDonald, Matthew Broderick and the casts o…

SOURCE: Denver Post at 11:34AM

Paul Rudd and Ed Asner hoping to find 'Grace' by The Associated Press

NEW YORK—Paul Rudd and Ed Asner are heading to Broadway this fall in Craig Wright's "Grace." Producers said Monday the production about a young couple trying to start a new life in…

SOURCE: Denver Post at 10:52AM
Friday, June 1, 2012

Arguments Set in NY Suit over 'Spider-Man' Musical by The Associated Press

A New York judge is set to hear arguments over what a jury can decide in a civil trial stemming from the Broadway production of "Spider-Man." Judge Katherine Forrest must decide whether t…

SOURCE: WNYC at 10:17AM

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