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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
Sunday, May 27, 2012

Katie Finneran cast in 'Annie' by The Associated Press

Katie Finneran is about to get evil — playing Miss Hannigan in the new production of “Annie” on Broadway.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 12:31AM
Monday, May 21, 2012

Producers of 'Annie' find a Broadway home for fall by The Associated Press

NEW YORK—Little Orphan Annie has found a home finally—the Palace Theatre. Producers of "Annie" said Monday that the revival of the musical about the plucky redhead will move …

SOURCE: Denver Post at 01:23PM
Thursday, May 17, 2012

PHOTOS: Last Dance, Donna Summer's life by The Associated Press

Twirling her leopard-print dress on stage in the `70s, proudly holding many of her music awards and performing in recent years on "American Idol", Donna Summer was the ultimate disco queen...

SOURCE: Associated Press at 01:25PM
Monday, May 7, 2012

Broadway show 'Once' will tour in summer 2013 by The Associated Press

NEW YORK—The film that became an album and then a Broadway musical is now becoming a tour. Producers of the show "Once" announced Monday that a national tour of the show will launc…

SOURCE: Denver Post at 01:02PM
Tuesday, May 1, 2012

List of nominees for 2012 Tony Awards by The Associated Press

Nominations for the 2012 American Theatre Wing's Tony Awards, announced Tuesday. Best Play: "Clybourne Park," "Other Desert Cities," "Peter and the Starcatcher," "Venus in Fur."

SOURCE: Boston Globe at 09:29AM
Tuesday, April 24, 2012

'A Streetcar Named Desire' is steamy, strong by The Associated Press

The new revival of Tennessee Williams' often brutal 'Streetcar' features African-Americans in the lead roles

SOURCE: NJ.com at 06:58PM
Monday, April 9, 2012

'Lion King' is Broadway's All-Time Box Office King by The Associated Press

Very quietly, almost stealthily, a new king has been inaugurated on Broadway. Box office figures released Monday show that "The Lion King" last week swiped the title of Broadway's all-time h…

SOURCE: WNYC at 07:33PM

Public Theater in NYC reveals its 2012-13 season by The Associated Press

NEW YORK—The Public Theater will offer six plays making their world premiere and two new musicals during its 2012-2013 season, including a show with songs by David Byrne and Fatboy Sli…

SOURCE: Denver Post at 04:14PM
Wednesday, March 21, 2012

'The Book of Mormon' celebrates with giveaway by The Associated Press

NEW YORK—One of the hardest tickets to get on Broadway could be yours for free—as long as you've got some luck.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 01:11PM
Tuesday, January 24, 2012

List of 84th annual Academy Award nominations by The Associated Press

Complete list of 84th Annual Academy Award nominations announced Tuesday:...

SOURCE: Associated Press at 09:06AM
Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Tony Award organizers reveal date of show by The Associated Press

NEW YORK—Theater buffs, mark your calendars. This year's Tony Awards will be held June 10. The American Theatre Wing announced Tuesday both the award-show date and the cutoff for e…

SOURCE: Denver Post at 12:51PM
Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Shatner gets own one-man Broadway show  by The Associated Press

William Shatner is boldly going back to where he once appeared — Broadway. The actor, singer and writer best known as James T. Kirk on “Star Trek” will star in a one-man show called �…

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 11:22AM
Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Hugh Jackman plans Broadway return as Houdini in 2013 by The Associated Press

Hugh Jackman liked his record-setting Broadway run so much this winter that he’s handcuffing himself to a future musical about Harry Houdini. Producers said Wednesday that Jackman…

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 02:46PM
Tuesday, January 3, 2012

‘Spider-Man’ sets  Broadway weekly record  by The Associated Press

The Broadway League reported Tuesday that “Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark” took in a whopping $2.9 million over nine performances last week, the highest single-week gross of any show in B…

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 04:31PM
Monday, January 2, 2012

Hugh Jackman ends record Broadway run by The Associated Press

The hunky Australian actor’s one-man Broadway concert show closed on Sunday afternoon at the Broadhurst Theatre after having earned $2,057,354 in its final week.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 09:51AM
Wednesday, November 23, 2011

George Michael hospitalized with pneumonia by The Associated Press

George Michael’s publicist says the British singer has been hospitalized in Vienna with pneumonia.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 05:21PM

Robin Gibb: I'm ‘on the road to recovery’ by The Associated Press

Bee Gee Robin Gibb says on his website that he is recovering from a serious illness. The star says he has been “very unwell” but is now “on the road to recovery.”

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 01:41PM

Sugarland named in lawsuit over Indiana stage crash by The Associated Press

Country duo Sugarland was named in a lawsuit filed Tuesday by 44 survivors of the Indiana State Fair stage collapse and family members of four people who died, by far the largest claim yet s…

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 08:26AM
Monday, November 21, 2011

Las Vegas school wins Hot Chelle Rae concert by The Associated Press

A Las Vegas high school is getting a private concert from pop band Hot Chelle Rae after winning an anti-bullying contest.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 03:50PM

Taylor Swift wins big at AMAs by The Associated Press

Taylor Swift and Adele tied with three wins at the American Music Awards, but the event belonged to the country superstar after she beat the soulful crooner, as well as Lady Gaga, Katy Perry…

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 12:54AM
Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Disney's musical of 'Newsies' to land on Broadway by The Associated Press

Had a critically acclaimed debut in September at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn

SOURCE: NJ.com at 07:35PM
Friday, November 11, 2011

Hugh Jackman gives it his all in his one-man show by The Associated Press

The show is sometimes cheesy and rather too night-clubby and dangerously veers toward self-indulgent

SOURCE: NJ.com at 04:01PM
Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Crosby & Nash to perform for protesters by The Associated Press

Longtime musicians and activists David Crosby and Graham Nash are scheduled to perform a concert at the Occupy Wall Street protest site in Manhattan's Zuccotti Park.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 02:31AM
Monday, November 7, 2011

Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber dominate at MTV EMAs by The Associated Press

The MTV Europe Music Awards turned into a celebration of Justin Bieber and Lady Gaga Sunday night as the two picked up a number of top prizes, including best male and best female act. Gaga, …

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 12:48AM
Sunday, November 6, 2011

'Moon River' singer reveals he has bladder cancer  by The Associated Press

Singer Andy Williams told the crowd at his Christmas show Saturday night that he has bladder cancer.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 09:10AM
Monday, October 31, 2011

Amy Winehouse album to be released in December by The Associated Press

“Lioness: Hidden Treasures” will contain 12 songs — previously unreleased tracks, alternative versions of existing hits and brand new songs — recorded by the beehive-wearing singer w…

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 01:30PM

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