Friday, November 19, 2010 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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UN Worries Its Troops Caused Cholera In Haiti

UN worries its troops caused cholera in Haiti

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 11:49PM

Italian officer spots stolen statue on vacation

Two ancient statues stolen in the 1980s from Italian museums are now back home, thanks in part to a police art squad specialist who spotted one of them in a New York gallery while window-sho…

SOURCE: Boston Globe at 11:11PM

Statue add-ons pique Italian art restorers

Italy’s culture ministry defended Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi yesterday for giving ancient marble statues in his office replacement body parts, to the horror of art restorers.

SOURCE: Boston Globe at 11:10PM

Michelle Obama and friends see 'Fela!' on Broadway by Mark Kennedy

The audience at Thursday's performance of "Fela!" on Broadway got an extra thrill when an unannounced guest arrived -- the first lady.

SOURCE: Boston Globe at 11:00PM
Friday, November 19, 2010 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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No. 5 Pitt Beats Texas To Win 2K Sports Classic

No. 5 Pitt beats Texas to win 2K Sports Classic

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 10:46PM

Complete Casting Announced for WONDERLAND

WONDERLAND A New Alice.  A New Musical.  CONFIRMED COMPLETE CASTING FOR BROADWAY   JANET DACAL, DARREN RITCHIE, E. CLAYTON CORNELIOUS, JOSE LLANA, KAREN MASON, KATE SHINDLE…

SOURCE: feedproxy.google.com at 10:13PM

Palin's Publisher Sues Gawker Over Book Excerpts

Palin's publisher sues Gawker over book excerpts

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 10:01PM

Feature: 10 Vibrant Vocalists

Reviews of CDs from David Campbell, Mark Salling, Jennifer Sheehan, and seven more singers.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:00PM
Friday, November 19, 2010 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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'Memory' by BackStage Theatre: A haunting Holocaust memory must cut through the clutter by Chris Jones

THEATER REVIEW: "Memory" ★★½ Through Dec. 18 at the Viaduct Studio Theatre, 3111 N. Western Ave.; Running time: 1 hour, 35 minutes; Tickets: $25 at 773-296-6024 or www.backstagetheatrec…

SOURCE: feedproxy.google.com at 09:34PM

Shindle, Bradford Set for Broadway Sessions, 11/23

Broadway Sesssions is thrilled to welcome Kate Shindle and Sean Bradford Tuesday, November 23rd.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:17PM

Ga. Man Arrested In Shooting Over Egged Mercedes

Police: Prankster shot dead after egging Mercedes

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 09:15PM

Doing It Well by David Jette

David Jette If I’ve learned anything from the Bible or the Internet, it’s that a great deal of care must be taken with that simplest and most intimate spectacle at our human disp…

SOURCE: LA STAGE Times at 09:02PM

Regulators Close 3 Banks In Fla, Pa, Wis

Regulators close 3 banks in Fla, Pa, Wis

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 09:00PM
Friday, November 19, 2010 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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APNewsBreak: BLM Rules Not Followed In Race Deaths

APNewsBreak: Rules not heeded in deadly Calif race

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 08:45PM

Sharpton, NYPD Team Up To Get Guns Off Streets

Sharpton, NYPD team up to get guns off streets

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 08:30PM

Calligraphy on an Equity Contract, Examining Heralds by Don Shirley

In the late ’80s, Los Angeles Theatre Center was, at the very least, L.A.’s second most important theater company, almost up there with Center Theatre Group. With its cluster of …

SOURCE: LA STAGE Times at 08:24PM

Senate Approves $4.6B For Black Farmers, Indians

Senate approves $4.6B for black farmers, Indians

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 08:21PM

`American Idol' Time Slot Change Adds To Upheaval

`American Idol' time slot change adds to upheaval

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 08:15PM
Friday, November 19, 2010 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Googling Dracula's Michel Altieri: New York's Next Bloodsucker Shows Some Skin Online

The announcement of a new off-Broadway production of Dracula got the fangbanger in us pretty excited, and we immediately checked to see who'd be playing the legendary vampire. There it w…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:53PM

Rapper DMX Back In Arizona Jail After Arrest

Rapper DMX back in Arizona jail after arrest

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 07:52PM

An Olympian Battered But 'Unbroken' By War

He was a juvenile delinquent, then a world-class miler; a World War II airman, then a POW grotesquely mistreated by the Japanese. Seabiscuit author Laura Hillenbrand's new book tells the rem…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 07:50PM

Caterpillar Change-Up in Wonderland: E. Clayton Cornelous Replaces Tituss Burgess in New Musical

After appearing in a recent workshop, Titus Burgess has been replaced by E. Clayton Cornelious as the Caterpillar in the upcoming Broadway musical Wonderland, a new spin on the classic story…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:32PM

Former NHL Coach Pat Burns Dies At 58

Former NHL coach Pat Burns dies at 58

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 07:31PM

Short-a-Day: Richard Powers's "To the Measures Fall" by Aaron Riccio

Originally published in The New Yorker, Oct. 18, 2010. Personal enjoyment rating (out of 100): 86."Your recent change, of course, has crushed your father. He long hoped that you would foll…

SOURCE: That Sounds Cool at 07:22PM

Teebs: Better Living Through 'Beat Music'

Mtendere Mandowa, aka Teebs, is an electronic artist who adds layer after layer, beat upon beat, until he's left with a chaotic collage of sound. His debut album is titled Ardour.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 07:11PM

Why Is It That Celeb News Site TMZ Lands All The Scoops?

A former spokesman for the Los Angeles Superior Court says he's being blamed for leaking information to the site.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 07:09PM

Palin Book Lauds 'Juno,' Snubs JFK Religion Speech

Palin book takes aim at some new targets

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 07:08PM

This week's new dance by Judith Mackrell

Northern Ballet: The Nutcracker, On tourThe annual Christmas Nutcracker takeover is well under way, but the various productions currently touring the UK differ wildly in what they offer. In…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:07PM

This week's new comedy by James Kettle

Lee Mack: Going Out, On tourLee Mack's sitcom Not Going Out is one of the more under-the-radar successes of recent years; so far under the radar that the BBC initially axed it at the end of …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:07PM

Stop treating actors with contempt

From Sarah Bernhardt to Angelina Jolie, actors who engage with public events or express a personal opinion are ridiculed. It's time they were given the respect they deserve, argues David Har…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:07PM

This week's new theatre by Mark Cook, Lyn Gardner

Measure For Measure, CardiffAn old bank on Bute Street, in the heart of Cardiff Bay's old red-light district, is the setting for Sherman Cymru's pared-down version of Shakespeare's morally s…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:07PM

Congress Rookies Vie For Capitol Hill Office Space

Congress rookies vie for Capitol Hill office space

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 07:06PM

Sue Arnold's audiobook choice – reviews by Sue Arnold

Seven Short Stories | Lord Arthur Savile's Crime and Other Stories | Untold Stories, Volume OneSeven Short Stories, read by Jeff Harding, Stephen Thorne, William Hope and others (unabridged,…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:06PM

Ballets Russes Style: Diaghilev's Dancers and Paris Fashion by Mary E Davis – review by Veronica Horwell

Veronica Horwell on the ballet company that redefined fashionThe story conventionally goes that Sergei Diaghilev and his Ballets Russes landed with a crash on the Paris stage in 1909 and cha…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:06PM

What Hoboken to Hollywood Taught Me by Jeremy Aldridge

Jeremy Aldridge Over the past few years, I have been very fortunate to be involved as both a director and writer with the development of new works. In my experience, only marriage and my ne…

SOURCE: LA STAGE Times at 07:04PM

Chicago-Area Sheriff Resumes Foreclosure Evictions

Chicago-area sheriff resumes foreclosure evictions

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 07:04PM

Did Our Word of Mouth Panel Find Pleasure in the Big and Bawdy A Free Man of Color?

Big themes? A Free Man of Color tackles them in spades: the history of New Orleans, the effect of the Louisiana Purchase, the origins of slavery, racial politics—plus a central charact…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:04PM

Eddie Izzard: straight but not linear by Zoe Williams

He's a transvestite, heterosexual standup comic and actor who ran 43 marathons in 51 days – as a new DVD documentary makes clear, Eddie Izzard's life has been far from predictableI notice…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:01PM

Caterpillar Change-Up in Wonderland: E. Clayton Cornelious Replaces Tituss Burgess in New Musical

After appearing in a recent workshop, Titus Burgess has been replaced by E. Clayton Cornelious as the Caterpillar in the upcoming Broadway musical Wonderland, a new spin on the classic story…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:00PM
Friday, November 19, 2010 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Meet the Crazy Crew of Elling in a Video Preview of the New Comedy

Everybody's talking about Elling, and we've got your first look at the show's hilarious team in action onstage at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre. Denis O'Hare stars as the title…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:55PM

Duke Cancer Researcher Quits As Papers Questioned

Duke cancer researcher quits as papers questioned

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 06:54PM

Light the Lights! Elf’s Sebastian Arcelus Has a Miracle on 34th Street as He Unveils Macy’s Christmas Display

The festively decorative windows at Macy’s are a New York holiday tradition and on November 18 the landmark department store welcomed a special guest to help unveil their glamorou…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:51PM

The Friday Podcast: Pietra Rivoli's T-Shirt Travels

Okay we admit it, we stole our idea to make a t-shirt and report every part of the process from Pietra Rivoli, who wrote the book, The Travels of a T-shirt in a Global Economy.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 06:44PM

FLASH FRIDAY SPECIAL INTERVIEW: Chita Rivera

Today, we are presenting a special interview edition of FLASH FRIDAY with a two-time Tony-winning legend famous for her star-making turn in the original cast of WEST SIDE STORY under the dir…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:36PM

George's House, Not Mickey's, For Pardoned Turkey

George's house, not Mickey's, for pardoned turkey

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 06:34PM

BWW TV: BELLS ARE RINGING at City Center

Bells Are Ringing, the opening Encores production of the 2010-11 season, features music by Jule Styne and book and lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green. The show will run November 18-21 a…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:32PM

Wizards' Wall And Yi To Miss 3rd Straight Game

Wizards' Wall and Yi to miss 3rd straight game

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 06:30PM

Bush 'Mission Accomplished' Sign: To Display Or Not Is Question

The Bush presidential library is considering whether to display the famous Mission Accomplished sign that was a backdrop to the former president's speech on the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft …

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 06:30PM

Keith Urban Opens Up To 'Get Closer'

The world-famous country musician has experienced many ups and downs in recent years. He says his marriage, in particular, has had a profound impact on his songwriting. These sentiments shin…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 06:29PM

Ludwig's Links: What Would Beethoven Read This Week?

It's not just the Detroit Symphony that's in dire straits -- orchestras everywhere are tightening their belts. And some interesting new operas are premiering this week. We bring you the l…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 06:28PM

What’s Up, Denis O’Hare? The Elling Star on His Peculiar New Play and Camping It Up on True Blood

After an over-the-top turn as Russell Edgington, the murderous vampire king of Mississippi, on HBO’s True Blood, Tony winner Denis O’Hare is back on Broadway as the title charact…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:26PM

BWW Discounts: Save on Tickets to NIGHT MUSIC!

BWW Discounts is offering you the chance to save on tickets to A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC for performances through January 2, 2011 Directed by Tony Award-winner Trevor Nunn, A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC p…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:26PM

Prince Charles Says Camilla May Be Queen

Prince Charles says Camilla may be queen

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 06:22PM

The Week in Culture Pictures, Nov. 19 by The New York Times

A slide show of photographs of cultural events from this week.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 06:07PM

Rockin’ for a Cause! Rock of Ages’ Dee Snider and School of Rock Team Up for Charity

 Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider gave some lucky School of Rock students the thrill of a lifetime: jamming with a real-life rock legend! Snider, the '80s music icon who is curren…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:01PM
Friday, November 19, 2010 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Fabrication – review by Lyn Gardner

Print Room, LondonLike an overripe cheese that's been left out too long, Pier Paolo Pasolini's play about a father's obsession with his teenage son's penis is a maggoty old thing, writhing w…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:59PM

Full Cast Set for Broadway's Wonderland Musical

Complete casting has been announced for Wonderland - A New Alice. A New Musical, which will play a pre-Broadway engagement at the Ferguson Hall at the David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Pe…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:55PM

BWW Contests: Win a Walk-On Role in LA CAGE AUX FOLLES - Finalists Announced!

Take a walk on the fabulous side and win a chance to perform in the Tony-winning production of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES All you need is a camera, a little guts and a lot of glam, and you could fin…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:51PM

WONDERLAND Announces Broadway Cast; New Caterpillar

WONDERLAND - A New Alice. A New Musical has confirmed complete casting Janet Dacal In The Heights as Alice, Darren Ritchie Little Shop of Horrors, Thoroughly Modern Millie as White Knight, E…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:49PM

WONDERLAND Announces Broadway Cast; New Caterpillar

WONDERLAND - A New Alice. A New Musical has confirmed complete casting Janet Dacal In The Heights as Alice, Darren Ritchie Little Shop of Horrors, Thoroughly Modern Millie as White Knight, E…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:49PM

Review Roundup: BELLS ARE RINGING

Encores presents Bells Are Ringing through November 20 at New York City Center. Bells Are Ringing is directed and choreographed by Kathleen Marshall with music direction by Rob Berman, has m…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:49PM

New Documents In Waters Case, Ethics Hearing Off

New documents in Waters case, ethics hearing off

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 05:47PM

NPR Should Make Reporter Emails Accessible

About once a month someone complains that NPR doesn't provide easy email contact directly with its staff. It should. Most big newspapers like the Washington Post and Wall Street Journal do t…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 05:45PM

Judge Tosses Charge In Alleged Celebrity Burglary

Judge tosses charge against alleged Lohan burglar

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 05:41PM

Geithner Opposes Effort To Remove Employment Goal

Geithner opposes effort to remove employment goal

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 05:41PM

Bernanke On Perilous Ground For Fed Chairman

Bernanke on perilous ground for Fed chairman

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 05:40PM

Cheers On Opening Night for John Guare's Vast and Vivid A Free Man of Color, Starring Jeffrey Wright

You know you’re in good hands when heavy-hitters like playwright John Guare, director George C. Wolfe and star Jeffrey Wright are offering up a new work. Their collaboration produced t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:40PM

Fired LA Court Spokesman Denies TMZ.com Leaks

Fired LA court spokesman denies TMZ.com leaks

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 05:38PM

As Hospital System Expands, Patient Advocates Worry

Sutter Health, the most expensive health system in California, is expanding at a rapid pace and transforming itself into an "accountable care organization." Some worry about the nonprofit ho…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 05:38PM

Harvard, Yale Abuzzzzzed Over Game's Vuvuzela Ban

Harvard, Yale abuzzzzzed over game's vuvuzela ban

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 05:37PM

Photo Flash: Arena Stage's every tongue confess

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater presents the world premiere of Marcus Gardley's every tongue confess, which opens the new Arlene and Robert Kogod Cradle, the third theate…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:31PM

Oleanna - review by Alfred Hickling

Theatre Royal, YorkOne can only hope that higher education has moved on from the bearpit of academic arrogance and militant resistance that David Mamet's 1992 play describes. The story of a …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:31PM

Compagnie Thor – review by Judith Mackrell

Barbican, LondonIt's impossible to count the ways in which the music of Bach has been abused in the name of contemporary dance, but few assaults have been as witless as those committed in Fo…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:30PM

Big Hospital Chains Use Clout To Dictate Premiums

Insurance companies often are blamed for rising health costs, but hospitals also play a role. One California health care chain has so much clout that it dictates what insurance companies pay…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 05:19PM

Ferguson Talks MODERN FAMILY, Tony Awards, and More!

Broadway's Jesse Tyler Ferguson has had an incredible year - from earning a Emmy nomination for his role in ABC's Modern Family, to appearing in MERCANT OF VENICE and THE WINTER'S TALE for S…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:10PM
Friday, November 19, 2010 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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OBSESSED!: Ann Harada, the Queen of Christmas Eve is Back...and She's Got a Case of Multiple Personality Disorder

Ann Harada (Ave. Q, 9 to 5, Les Miz) talks about her upcoming show Christmas Eve with Christmas Eve, turns down Seth's romantic overtures and recreates an audition duet-made-for-one that mos…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:59PM

Photo Flash: Behind the Scenes of BONNIE & CLYDE!

Asolo Repertory Theatre has released behind-the-scenes photos from its upcoming production of Bonnie amp Clyde, a thrilling new musical with book by Ivan Menchell The Cemetery Club, Chitty C…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:49PM

Uproar Over TSA Pat-Downs Grows Louder As Flyers Share Their Stories

Lawmakers have received complaints and two key congressmen have sent a letter to the TSA.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 04:48PM

McLane Puts Astros Up For Sale

McLane puts Astros up for sale

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 04:47PM

Astronauts Open Up World To Earthlings Via Photos

Astronauts open up world to Earthlings via photos

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 04:40PM

Recipe: 'Pork Arrosto With Prunes And Grappa'

From The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century by Amanda Hesser.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 04:40PM

Emusic Adds Major Labels, Higher Price Tiers

Emusic adds major labels, higher price tiers

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 04:35PM

NPR's Vivian Schiller Delivers Keynote Speech At USC Loper Lecture Event

NPR President and CEO Vivian Schiller was the keynote speaker yesterday at the annual Loper Lecture in Public Service Broadcasting series

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 04:35PM

Recipe: 'Glittering Lemon Sandwich Cookies'

From The Gourmet Cookie Book by Gourmet Magazine.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 04:33PM

The WEEK AHEAD: Thanksgiving Edition! by Blake Ross

Get over your Tryptophan-induced coma with a theatre-packed WEEK AHEAD. Denis O’Hare and Brendan Fraser bring the crazy back to Broadway…Stephen Sondheim celebrates the longest birthday …

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:32PM

Carrie Fisher's WISHFUL DRINKING to Premiere on HBO, 12/12

WISHFUL DRINKING, Carrie Fisher's hit stage production of the intoxicating autobiographical tale of her life, comes to HBO as a feature-length documentary. Debuting SUNDAY, DEC. 12 900-1030 …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:19PM

Cher Talks "Burlesque," Career and Motherhood (Video) by Thomas Peter

Academy and Grammy Award winner Cher sat down with ABC’s Cynthia McFadden to discuss her role in the upcoming film musical “Burlesque.” The actress and pop diva, who plays…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:17PM

When the Critic Says an Art Form Is Dying by Jennifer B. McDonald

Readers, what do you think: Is ballet dying? What are its greatest challenges?

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 04:15PM

Newman Set for BELLS ARE RINGING Talkback, 11/20

Tomorrow, Saturday, November 20th at 430 p.m., Phyllis Newman will participate in a special talkback with the stars and cast of the current City Center revival of the beloved Broadway show, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:06PM

Arts & Leisure Preview: Cher, Fran Lebowitz and More by Blake Wilson

Wisdom, insights and observations from this weekend's Arts & Leisure section.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 04:00PM

Highlights from A Free Man of Color

Tony Award winner Jeffrey Wright stars as an 1801 Don Juan in the world premiere of John Guare's epic A Free Man of Color. Directed by two-time Tony Award winner George C. Wolfe, the play i…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:00PM
Friday, November 19, 2010 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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It's All Politics, Nov. 19, 2010

The new Congress and the old Congress are in Washington. Plus, Charlie Rangel's ethics woes intensify, Lisa Murkowski enjoys a comeback in Alaska, lawmakers elect leaders on Capitol Hill, Re…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:46PM

It's All Politics, Nov. 16, 2010

This episode focuses on President Obama's trip to Asia, the reaction to George W. Bush's new book, the leadership elections on Capitol Hill – what will Nancy Pelosi  do? -- and the remain…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:45PM

Brent Barrett, Kevin Chamberlin, Teri Ralston, Del Shores, et al. to Appear at Laurie Beechman Theater in December

The Laurie Beechman Theatre at the West Bank Cafe has announced some of its December offerings. On Friday, December 3, the latest edition of Sondheim Unplugged will take place, with special…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:44PM

Federal Judge Pleads Guilty To 2 Drug Charges

Judge scheduled to plead guilty to some charges

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:43PM

Pampered Critics? No, Critics in Pampers by Rob Weinert-Kendt

Theater for the very young seems to be a growing trend. Three new fathers explore the possibilities.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 03:43PM

Playwrights Shuttle to TV and Back by Jason Zinoman

More and more playwrights are writing for television, and in many ways this is a good thing for theater.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 03:43PM

Theater Review: It Was Love At First Sound by Ben Brantley

Kelli O’Hara plays the big-hearted telephone operator in a revival of “Bells Are Ringing.”

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 03:42PM

Israeli Wanted By Colombia Released In Russia

Israeli wanted by Colombia released in Russia

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:42PM

Obama Says NATO Leaders Back Him On START Treaty

Obama says NATO leaders back him on START treaty

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:40PM

MSNBC Suspends Host Scarborough For GOP Donations

MSNBC suspends host Scarborough for GOP donations

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:38PM

Phyllis Newman Will Be Part of Bells Are Ringing Talkback by Andrew Gans

Tony Award winner Phyllis Newman will participate in a talkback following the Nov. 20 matinee performance of Bells Are Ringing at New York City Center. Newman, who understudied Judy Holliday…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:37PM

Obama Says NATO Agrees To Missile Defense System

Obama says NATO agrees to missile defense system

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:36PM

Book Review Podcast: Keith Richards by The New York Times

Featuring Keith Richards on his memoir, "Life"; and the composer John Adams on a new biography of John Cage.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 03:35PM

Rangel Censure Specter Draws Sadness, Scorn In NY

Rangel censure specter draws sadness, scorn in NY

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:31PM

Will ring your 'Bells' by Elisabeth Vincentelli

Though it boasts a golden pedigree — a book and lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green, music by Jule Styne — “Bells Are Ringing,” from 1956, is often considered a diverting but dat…

SOURCE: The New York Post Subscription at 03:28PM

Kelli O'Hara is a smooth operator in 'Bells'

For most of world history, "Bells Are Ringing" has been remembered (if anyone thinks about the minor 1956 musical comedy at all) for three identifying markers: "The Party's Over," "Just in T…

SOURCE: Newsday Subscription at 03:27PM

Phyllis Newman and George S. Irving to Participate in November 20 Bells Are Ringing Talkback

Phyllis Newman and George S. Irving will participate in the Saturday, November 20 matinee post-show talkback of the City Center Encores! production of Bells Are Ringing. The show, which runs…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:27PM

In New Interview, Winfrey and Franzen Trade Hatchets for Hugs by Dave Itzkoff

Jonathan Franzen, the author of "Freedom," taped his first appearance for "The Oprah Winfrey Show" since a previous invitation to the program was rescinded in 2001.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 03:14PM
Friday, November 19, 2010 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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BWW Exclusive: Sondheim's 80th Birthday at Carnegie Hall - Steven Reineke

2010 has been quite the year for lyricist and composer Stephen Sondheim, who celebrated his 80th Birthday, saw two of his shows on Broadway and even had a Broadway theatre named after him. …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:57PM

Ken Fallin Illustrates: Pee-Wee Herman!

BroadwayWorld.com is pleased to present illustrator Ken Fallin, who brings you original illustrations of everyone's favorite theatrical stars each week. This week's feature Paul Reubens as P…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:56PM

Schmoozing at this year’s ShowBiz Expo by Joel Markowitz

I wish I could have taken all the actors and producers in town with me to this year’s ShowBiz Expo at the New York  Hilton (at 54th Street and 6th Avenue). It’s a great place  to m…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 02:55PM

Amazon Gives Hint On Number Of Kindle Users

Amazon gives hint on number of Kindle users

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 02:54PM

TSA: Pilots To Be Exempt From Some Airport Checks

TSA: Pilots to be exempt from some airport checks

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 02:51PM

Apotheker A No-Show In Oracle-SAP Trial

Battle begins in business-software square-off

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 02:48PM

Daniel Day-Lewis to Star in Lincoln Movie, with Screenplay by Tony Kushner

Two-time Academy Award winner Daniel Day-Lewis will play Abraham Lincoln in the film version of Team of Rivals, Doris Kearns Goodwin's biography of the president, according to EW.com. …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:47PM

Illinois, Northwestern Will Have 1 End Zone

Wrigley confines force changes for Illini-NW game

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 02:46PM

UP ON THE MARQUEE: ELLING!

Broadway's new comedy ELLING starring Brendan Fraser, Denis O'Hare, Jennifer Coolidge, Richard Easton and Jeremy Shamos, directed by Doug Hughes, opens this Sunday, November 21. ELLING is cu…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:41PM

Dandy Dozen: Best Rivalry Trophies.

Dandy Dozen: Best rivalry trophies.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 02:39PM

Brendan Fraser and Denis O'Hare Open in ELLING This Sunday, Nov 21

OPENS THIS SUNDAY Brendan Fraser, Denis O’Hare in Broadway’s new comedy ELLING Jennifer Coolidge, Richard Easton And Jeremy Shamos Directed by Doug Hughes   Click here to see a new …

SOURCE: feedproxy.google.com at 02:39PM

Next In Penalty Box: MSNBC Suspends Joe Scarborough For Political Donations

The suspension comes in light of eight contributions the MSNBC host made between 2004 and 2008.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 02:36PM

SEC Suspends Vols Coach Bruce Pearl For 8 Games

SEC suspends Vols coach Bruce Pearl for 8 games

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 02:34PM

This Week's Podcast: A Good Week For Lisa, A Bad One For Charlie

Charlie Rangel's woes, Michael Steele's warning, and Lisa Murkowski's win -- all in this week's edition of our "It's All Politics" podcast.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 02:29PM

Haunted by Rapp's Ghosts by Diane Snyder

Had the pleasure of introducing a friend to the work of one of my favorite contemporary playwrights, Adam Rapp, last week when I was assigned to review the New York premiere of the first fu…

SOURCE: Blank New World at 02:27PM

Robert Cuccioli, Shuler Hensley, Beth Leavel, Andrea McArdle, George Wendt, et al. Set for York Gala, Honoring Thomas Meehan

An updated list of participants has been announced for the York Theatre Company's 19th Oscar Hammerstein Award for Lifetime Achievement in Musical Theatre gala, to be held at The Racque…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:16PM

The Merchant of Venice by Wendy Caster

Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice is a choleric, cynical play.First, of course, there is the ugly anti-Semitism. Shylock, more frequently known as "The Jew," has spent his life being called "…

SOURCE: Show Showdown at 02:12PM

Ellen Burstyn to star with Keira Knightly in West End debut

Oscar-winning actor Ellen Burstyn is to make her West End debut opposite Keira Knightly next yearOscar-winning actor Ellen Burstyn is to make her West End debut opposite Keira Knightly next …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:04PM
Friday, November 19, 2010 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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'Harry Potter' Conjures $24M At Midnight Showings

'Harry Potter' conjures $24M at midnight showings

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 01:56PM

Chart Of The Day: Japan's Aging Population

The Economist shows how Japans population has changed since 1950.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 01:53PM

Sarah Lancashire and Reece Shearsmith Gaze Toward Betty Blue Eyes in the West End

Sarah Lancashire and Reece Shearsmith will star in Betty Blue Eyes, a new musical adaptation of Alan Bennett and Malcolm Mowbray's film A Private Function. Directed by Richard Eyre, the …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:52PM

Lead Producer of 'Spider-Man' Hit With Lawsuit by Live Nation by Ben Sisario

The concert and ticketing company says Michael Cohl owes it more than $5 million.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 01:49PM

ArtsBeat: Lead Producer of 'Spider-Man' Hit With Lawsuit by Live Nation by Ben Sisario

The concert and ticketing company says Michael Cohl owes it more than $5 million.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 01:49PM

ALL BUSINESS: Clues On Economy, By Way Of The Mall

ALL BUSINESS: Tales of robo-signers hit YouTube

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 01:45PM

Casting Announced for Spelling Bee and Moonlight at London’s Donmar Warehouse

London's Donmar Warehouse has announced the cast of its British premiere production of The 25th Annual County Spelling Bee and additional casting for its revival of Harold Pinter’s…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:44PM

Most Sept. 11 Responders Settle Suits Over Dust

More than 10,000 people have joined in a legal settlement that will pay hundreds of millions of dollars to ground zero workers exposed to toxic dust, a court announced Friday.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 01:43PM

Wells To Pay Citi $100M To Settle Wachovia Lawsuit

Wells Fargo has agreed to pay $100 million to Citigroup to settle a dispute related to its acquisition of Wachovia Corp. in 2008, at the height of the financial crisis. Citigroup, in a lawsu…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 01:43PM

Most 9/11 Responders Settle Suits Over WTC Dust

9/11 workers face deadline for health settlement

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 01:41PM

Jenn Gambatese to Join Robert Cuccioli, Beth Fowler, Luba Mason, Lenny Wolpe in Wildcat Benefit

Jenn Gambatese will replace the previously announced Allison Case in Theatrical Gems' benefit presentation of the 1961 musical Wildcat, at the Julia Miles Theater at 7pm on Sunday, Dec…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:40PM

Bethune Imagined: Norman Bethune as a passion-free Canadian idol by Martin Morrow

Despite lots of sex, love and politics, this take on the famous doctor emits precious little heat

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 01:40PM

Okla. Death Row Inmates Protest New Execution Drug

Okla. death row inmates protest new execution drug

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 01:39PM

David Hyde Pierce Stars as Scrooge in WQXR's Reading of A CHRISTMAS CAROL, 12/9

This year, a six-year-long WQXR tradition will continue with a little help from WNYC - and a Tony Award winner, too. On Thursday, December 9 at 5pm, the annual WQXR reading of Charles Dicken…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:31PM

Disney Announces Worry Free Ticket Exchange Policy For LION KING & MARY POPPINS

DISNEY THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS Thomas Schumacher, producer and president today announced the launch of a revolutionary pilot ticket exchange program for its Broadway musicals THE LION KING an…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:27PM

Fela!, National Theatre (Olivier), London

Arrangers Aaron Johnson and Jordan McLean have worked wonders with medleys and mash-ups of Kuti's songs so that musical matters never seem rushed or filleted, writes Ian Shuttleworth

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 01:27PM

Weekend Poll: Which Harry Potter Actor Should Come to Broadway?

Muggles around the world are lining up to catch the latest from the Harry Potter mega-franchise, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1. The dashing boy wizard himself, Daniel Radcliffe…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:27PM

Are The Social Security Trust Funds A Mirage?

For years, the baby boomers have driven a Social Security surplus. But the "trust funds" created with the surplus are actually debt the government owes itself.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 01:21PM

Liz McCartney returns and Sean MacLaughlin joins Broadway's PHANTOM

PRINCIPAL CAST CHANGES ANNOUNCED FOR THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA THE LONGEST-RUNNING SHOW IN BROADWAY HISTORY BROADWAY FAVORITE LIZ McCARTNEY TO RETURN AS CARLOTTA & PHANTOM NATIONAL TOUR …

SOURCE: feedproxy.google.com at 01:20PM

Broadway Stars to Perform in YOU ARE NOT ALONE to Benefit the Trevor Project

Buckley, DeLaria, von Essen, Gordon, Keenan-Bolger, Kudisch, Lazar, Quill, Rudetsky, Tartaglia, Tesori, Yazbeck set to perform “You are not Alone” concert to benefit The Trevor Pro…

SOURCE: feedproxy.google.com at 01:15PM

Ellen Burstyn and Carol Kane to Join London's The Children's Hour, Starring Knightley and Moss

Ellen Burstyn and Carol Kane will join Keira Knightley and Elisabeth Moss in the previously announced West End production of Lillian Hellman's The Children's Hour. Bryony Hannah…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:14PM

Ellen Burstyn and Carol Kane to Join London's The Children's Hour, Starring Knightley and Moss

Ellen Burstyn and Carol Kane will join Keira Knightley and Elisabeth Moss in the previously announced West End production of Lillian Hellman's The Children's Hour. Bryony Hannah…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:14PM

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET to Open at London's Noël Coward Theatre Beginning February 8

THE NEW MUSICAL “MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET” TO OPEN AT LONDON’S NOËL COWARD THEATRE ON 28 FEBRUARY 2011 MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, the award‐winning new musical that tells the electrify…

SOURCE: feedproxy.google.com at 01:09PM

"Glee" Song Clips from "Furt" Episode Released (Video) by Thomas Peter

While Jane Lynch and Carol Burnett’s “Ohio” duet is still being kept under wraps, other song clips from “Furt,” the Nov. 23 episode of “Glee,” have …

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:08PM

BWW TV EXCLUSIVE: SPIDER-MAN: BEHIND THE WEB Teaser, Hosted by Paige Davis

Today, BroadwayWorld is thrilled to introduce the teaser to the the exclusive, behind-the-scenes SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark webisode series, hosted by Broadway vet and wife of SPIDEY's Gre…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:01PM

Chris Colfer, Darren Criss, Lea Michele, Cory Monteith and More to Embark on U.K. Glee Concert Tour June 2011

The stars of Glee -- including cast members Dianna Agron, Chris Colfer, Darren Criss, Lea Michele, Cory Monteith, and Amber Riley -- will embark on a five-date concert U.K. tour in June 2011…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM
Friday, November 19, 2010 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Buckley, DeLaria, von Essen & More Join For Trevor Project Concert 11/22

Joe Lodato and Matthew Morris, The Church of St. Paul the Apostle, GeekNerdWonk Charitable Foundation, and Sing for Hope will present You Are Not Alone a star-studded concert to benefit the …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:59PM

Million Dollar Quartet Will Rock 'n'Roll Its Way to the West End

Tony-nominated rock 'n' roll musical Million Dollar Quartet is heading to London. The nostalgia-trip tuner will begin performances at the West End's Noel Coward Theatre on F…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:59PM

Million Dollar Quartet Will Rock 'n' Roll Its Way to the West End

Tony-nominated rock 'n' roll musical Million Dollar Quartet is heading to London. The nostalgia-trip tuner will begin performances at the West End's Noel Coward Theatre on F…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:59PM

Darvon's Day Is Finally Done

A prescription painkiller on the market since the 1950s is being withdrawn after new data showed it raises the risks for irregular heart rhythms. Critics had long faulted the drug for being …

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:56PM

Will Fat Pig Become Cash Cow On Broadway? by Steve On Broadway (sob)

Will Fat Pig Become Cash Cow On Broadway?After first premiering to great acclaim at Off-Broadway's MCC Theater in 2003, Neil LaBute's Fat Pig is being fattened up just a little bit…

SOURCE: steveonbroadway.blogspot.com at 12:55PM

GM Stock Slips On Second Day Of Trading

GM shares dip on second day of trading

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:54PM

FACT CHECK: Half-Truths In Nuke Arms Treaty Debate

FACT CHECK: Arms treaty debate full of half-truths

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:53PM

Liz Callaway to Join New York City Gay Men's Chorus for Holiday Concert

Tony nominee Liz Callaway will be the special guest star in the New York City Gay Men's Chorus' holiday concert, Sing Your Brass Off!, at Town Hall, on Sunday, December 19 at 3pm a…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:53PM

Holiday Theatre Preview by Mark Blankenship

Plays, musicals, and dance to put you in the holiday spirit When it comes to the holidays, are you more “traditional tree” or “sassy Santa?” Either way, New York has …

SOURCE: TDF at 12:51PM

Notes from Underground by Jon Sobel

Photo: Joan MarcusDostoevsky's grim novella is here blasted to unexpectedly brilliant life in a stage adaptation by Robert Woodruff and the amazing actor Bill Camp. The unnamed Man poses a t…

SOURCE: Show Showdown at 12:42PM

Italian Town Must Pay Back Development Funds It Used On Elton John Show

The regional authority of Campania in Italy spent $1 million on the concert.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:41PM

Democrats Spoiling To Fight GOP Blast Obama, Prep To Go Own Way

Top Democrats are blasting Obama for alleged political missteps, including a lack of passion in the fight against the GOP. They are also trying to create their own outside political groups t…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:38PM

Graphic Books Best Sellers: Absolute Morrison by George Gene Gustines

The hardcover list has a double dose of Grant Morrison this week.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:37PM

Wells To Pay Citi $100M To Settle Wachovia Lawsuit

Wells to pay Citi $100M to settle Wachovia lawsuit

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:34PM

Hardcover Fiction Bestsellers For Nov. 18

When a bomb is detonated outside the White House, renowned assassin Oliver Stone sets out to find the perpetrators. David Baldacci's Hell's Corner -- the fifth installment of his Camel Club …

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:31PM

Michigan Sen. Stabenow To Chair Agriculture Panel

Michigan Sen. Stabenow to chair agriculture panel

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:30PM

Hardcover Nonfiction Bestsellers For Nov. 18

From Sept. 11 to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, former President George W. Bush revisits the momentous events of his tenure -- and defends his most controversial decisions -- in a new mem…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:30PM

Paperback Nonfiction Bestsellers For Nov. 18

An expanded version of David Sedaris' collection of holiday stories includes old favorites while also contemplating newer questions -- like the difficulties of explaining the Easter Bunny to…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:30PM

Garner To Help Open Children's Centers In W.Va.

Garner to help open children's centers in W.Va.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:29PM

Pawlenty: GOP Cred, Low Name Recognition For 2012

Pawlenty says health care law a target if he runs

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:29PM

Michael Cerveris in Talks to Reprise Starring Role in London's Road Show

Michael Cerveris may reprise his starring role in Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman’s 2008 musical Road Show, when it finds new life at London’s Menier Chocolate Factory in a sum…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:15PM

STAGE TUBE: BOOK OF MORMON Teaser!

Tickets for THE BOOK OF MORMON, the first Broadway musical comedy from the creators of South Park, are currently on sale A new teaser just launched on the show's YouTube channel.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:11PM

Allman Brothers Band Plans Announcement at Beacon Theater by Dave Itzkoff

Is the group about to end its rambling ways and return to its homestead on the Upper West Side?

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:08PM

A wing that works by Robert Campbell, Globe Correspondent

The handsome new Art of the Americas Wing at the Museum of Fine Arts is a place for looking at art, not a place for looking at architecture.

SOURCE: Boston Globe at 12:07PM

Free Community Day by Sarah Mupo, Globe Correspondent

The art and architecture aren’t the only attractions when the MFA opens its Art of the Americas Wing to the public today. A free Community Day brings musical performances, tours, and c…

SOURCE: Boston Globe at 12:05PM

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THEATER: Long Story Short by Aaron Riccio

Long Story Short is, to make a long story short, an awful show. In a year of theater filled with killer comic monologues, Colin Quinn is overwhelmingly underwhelming. This isn't a total surp…

SOURCE: That Sounds Cool at 12:05PM

Lisa Brescia Talks Mamma Mia! on "LX New York" (Video) by Thomas Peter

Mamma Mia! star Lisa Brescia gave a backstage visit to “LX New York” host Maria Sansone recently. The Broadway vet, who plays mom Donna Sheridan in the hit ABBA musical, talks a…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM

STAGE TUBE: MAMMA MIA's Lisa Brescia Featured On LX NY

Lisa Brescia, now starring as Donna Sheridan in Benny Andersson and Bjrn Ulvaeus global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA, was featured on LX New York this week as she helped make television host …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:00PM

'Shop Talk': Rangel Reckons With Judgment, Palin Considers Presidency

In this installment of Tell Me More's weekly segment "The Barbershop," host Michel Martin talks with author Jimi Izrael, civil rights attorney Arsalan Iftikhar, Republican strategist Marcus …

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:00PM

New Jewish History Museum Opens Doors To All People

A new museum seeks to bring to life the 350 year history of American Jews. Michael Rosenzweig, president and CEO of the National Museum of American Jewish History, joins host Michel Martin t…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:00PM

Latino Leaders Shift To Meet Needs Of Evolving Community

Latinos living in the United States say they do not have a national leader, according to a new study by the Pew Hispanic Center. When asked in an open-ended question to name the person they …

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:00PM

Black Leaders Feel Heat On Both Sides Of The Political Aisle

Democrats and Republicans have chosen leaders for the upcoming two-year session when Republicans take control of the House of Representatives. Both created new posts filled by African-Americ…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:00PM
Friday, November 19, 2010 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Food Photo Friday: What's In Your Fridge?

Photographer Mark Menjivar subscribes to the age-old adage that you are what you eat.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 11:55AM

Start your bellyaching by June Wulff, Globe Staff

Do you have a personal story about a medical encounter that you would like to share with others? Ten lucky tellers will have their names pulled out of a hat at Medical Madness story slam spo…

SOURCE: Boston Globe at 11:52AM

A Masterworks Broadway Christmas by Kevin Daly

As a special thank you to its fans, Masterworks Broadway will be giving away free downloadable Christmas samplers this holiday season. A Masterworks Broadway Christmas includes 4 holiday-the…

SOURCE: feedproxy.google.com at 11:42AM

Eonnagata: Lepage’s latest doesn’t quite come together by Paula Citron

Despite lots of star power, the story of a controversial French soldier, diplomat, author and spy doesn’t shine brightly enough

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 11:41AM

ABC Sunday Producer Quitting After Amanpour Launch

ABC Sunday producer quitting after Amanpour launch

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 11:38AM

Spain To Honor DC's Celebrity Chef Jose Andres

Spain to honor DC's celebrity chef Jose Andres

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 11:35AM

A Taste of the Scintillating First Scene of Spirit Control by Mtcbroadway

A Taste of the Scintillating First Scene of Spirit Control Playwright BEAU WILLIMON is the breakout young talent behind the provocative drama FARRAGUT NORTH. Now, he brings his latest work,…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:34AM

FDA Pulls Darvon Painkiller Due To Safety Risks

FDA pulls Darvon painkiller due to safety risks

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 11:28AM

Italy PM Replaces Penis On Statue, Angers Experts

Italy PM replaces penis on statue, angers experts

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 11:28AM

Chris Colfer, Darren Criss, Lea Michele, Cory Monteith and More to Embark on U.K. Glee Concert Tour June 2011

The stars of Glee -- including cast members Dianna Agron, Chris Colfer, Darren Criss, Lea Michele, Cory Monteith, and Amber Riley -- will embark on a five-date concert U.K. tour in June 2011…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:22AM

Will Gavin Creel Make Magic in a Broadway Pippin Revival?

Will Gavin Creel head back to Broadway in the the first-ever revival of Pippin? After a successful reading, starring Creel in the title role, it looks like Tony-nominated director Diane…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:21AM

Fed Up! Bernanke (Gently) Takes On Critics

Bernanke said the Fed's $600 billion Treasury bond buywas just another way to do what the Fed does when it lowers key interest rates. The alternative, he said, was to risk more unemployment …

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 11:20AM

FACT CHECK: Ban On Pet Projects Mostly Symbolic

FACT CHECK: Ban on pet projects mostly symbolic

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 11:19AM

Adam Haworth Stephens On Mountain Stage

The singer-songwriter is taking a break from the San Francisco duo Two Gallants to focus on a new solo album. His introspective approach to lyrics shows his fiercer side, as heard on his Mou…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 11:17AM

Feature: Opening Night: A Free Man of Color

Stockard Channing, S. Epatha Merkerson, Justina Machado, Rosie Perez, Ben Stiller, George C. Wolfe, Lynn Whitfield, Jeffrey Wright and more stars celebrate the Broadway opening of John Guare…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:17AM

Toubab Krewe: Roaring And Roiling

The band's cover of an old West African military song, "Mansani Cisse," doesn't truly earn its place until its roaring, roiling final section. Ecstatic, cacophonous and joyously over-the-to…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 11:15AM

Bob Fosse & Gwen Verdon at Work by Kevin Daly

Gwen Verdon appeared in seven Broadway musicals in her illustrious career, winning four Tony Awards in the process (in four consecutive Broadway outings, no less).  Her stardom came with a …

SOURCE: feedproxy.google.com at 11:13AM

What to see: Lyn Gardner's theatre tips by Lyn Gardner

It's last-chance week for a string of excellent productions, from Blasted to Punk Rocks. Bring on the Christmas season!There's plenty to see this week, though not much that's brand new. Neve…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:12AM

Kate Baldwin, Charles Busch, Julie Halston, Emily Skinner, Bobby Steggert, Mary Testa Set for Transport Group Gala

Kate Baldwin will join the previously announced Charles Busch, Emily Skinner, Bobby Steggert, and Mary Testa in the Transport Group Theatre Company's annual gala, Gimme a Break, to be h…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:05AM

Goodspeed Musicals to Present My One and Only, Show Boat, City of Angels in 2011

Goodspeed Musicals has announced the productions for its 2011 season, which will begin with My One and Only (April 15-June 25), featuring a book by Timothy S. Mayer and Peter Stone, and usin…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:03AM

This Week's Broadway Store Specials! - 11/19/10

This Week's New Broadway Store Specials, Hot Items and Bargains on BroadwayWorld.com for 111910. Check below for the best deals and cheapest prices on Broadway show souveniers and merchandis…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:00AM

The 3rd Annual Producer's Perspective Social! And you're invited! by Ken Davenport

It's time to paaaaaaartay! For the past two Decembers, I've invited all of my readers to get jiggy with us in person at the end of each year at our Producer's Perspective Social! And this ye…

SOURCE: feedproxy.google.com at 11:00AM
Friday, November 19, 2010 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Ballet B.C.: Tutu-free and full of eclectic surprises by Kaija Pepper

Artistic director Emily Molnar launches her first full season with a show with something for everyone

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 10:58AM

Timesink Of The Day

Spend hours playing with interactive maps of America, from income to smoking rates to voter participation. From the big picture to the fine grained, fascinating maps of our country.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 10:54AM

NEA's Rocco Landesman Speaks Out on iQuilt, the Arts

This Sunday in the Hartford Courant Arts section, I talk with Rocco Landesman, the chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts. The former theater producer talks about Hartford's iQuilt …

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 10:46AM

Pop Culture Happy Hour: Late-Night War, Merged Freckles, And The Pet-Petter

This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour: How is Conan's new show? Can the topical monologue survive? Is there anything you can't get on YouTube? And just how much faith do you have in novelty gi…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 10:31AM

IOC, IAAF To Issue Guidelines On Gender Cases

IOC, IAAF to issue guidelines on gender cases

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 10:29AM

British Brides Live In Fear Of Royal Wedding Date

British brides live in fear of royal wedding date

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 10:18AM

TIME STANDS STILL's Linney Guests On The Leonard Lopate Show Today

Laura Linney and Brian dArcy James, who are currently appearing in the acclaimed Tony Award nominated play, TIME STANDS STILL, will appear on WNYC Radios The Leonard Lopate Show today from 1…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:17AM

Harrah's Cancels Plans For IPO

Harrah's cancels plans for IPO

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 10:17AM

Revisiting The Loves Me Not Season

The most dangerous day of the year for breakups is only a week or so away. Some of you, will be broken up with during a face to face conversation. Others will get dumped by email, or on the…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 10:17AM

PHOTO FLASH: Dee Snider and the School of Rock All-Stars Raise Awareness for Children's Miracle Network

On Thursday, November 18, rock star Dee Snider -- currently starring as Dennis in Broadway's Rock of Ages -- joined the School of Rock music program's All Stars for a one-hour afte…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:17AM

The Bed Intruder Song by Adaumbelle

Fellow “Adaumbelle’s Quest” participant Zachary Infante’s acapella’s group video for the song “The Bed Intruder Song” just went viral and ya’l…

SOURCE: adaumbellesquest.com at 10:15AM

'Million Dollar Quartet' headed to London by Chris Jones

Robert Britton Lyons as Carl Perkins, Levi Kreis as Jerry Lee Lewis, Eddie Clendening as Elvis Presley and Lance Guest as Johnny Cash in the Broadway production of "Million Dollar Quartet." …

SOURCE: feedproxy.google.com at 10:09AM

Just Found: The Planet From Another Galaxy

Just found: The planet from another galaxy

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 10:09AM

PHOTO FLASH: Ilene Kirsten, David Moretti, et al. at 100th Performance of My Big Gay Italian Wedding

The Off-Broadway company of author and star Anthony Wilkinson's My Big Gay Italian Wedding celebrated its 100th performance at St. Luke's Theatre, on Thursday, November 18. Teresa …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:01AM
Friday, November 19, 2010 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Google Agrees To Delete UK Personal Data

UK: Google was in 'significant breach' of data law

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 09:56AM

GRACE NOTES - Nov. 19, 2010 by Susan Grace

GRACE NOTES is the most effective place to reach a world-wide audience of theatre professionals. For more information about promoting your next event, please contact [email protected].*…

SOURCE: gracenotesstage.blogspot.com at 09:55AM

St. Ann's Warehouse Proposes Two-Theater Complex for Brooklyn's Tobacco Warehouse

St. Ann's Warehouse has been conditionally designated as the primary tenant of the Tobacco Warehouse, a Civil War-era structure located in the Empire Fulton Ferry section of Brooklyn Br…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:52AM

Photo Coverage: A FREE MAN OF COLOR Opening Night!

The Lincoln Center Theater production of John Guare's new play, A FREE MAN OF COLOR, directed by George C. Wolfe, opened last night Thursday, November 18 at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. The …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:51AM

Obama: Lisbon Summit Will Revitalize NATO

Obama arrives in Portugal for NATO summit

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 09:43AM

'Million Dollar Quartet' to move to London

Legit News: Broadway tuner to open Feb. 28 at Noel Coward -- Broadway tuner "Million Dollar Quartet" will open in London on Feb. 28 at the 956-seat Noel Coward theater.

SOURCE: feedproxy.google.com at 09:39AM

White Light Festival: An Act of Testimony by Steve Smith

The message is not that classical music is lofty, beautiful, cultured or superior. It is that some classical music - and some Indian devotional music, and some speculative early-music theate…

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 09:31AM

Million Dollar Quartet to Play London's Noel Coward Theatre

The new musical Million Dollar Quartet will play the Noel Coward Theatre in London, beginning February 8, with an opening set for February 28. Casting will be announced at a later date. The…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:31AM

This Oklahoma! merits the exclamation point

Watch for director Molly Smith's My Fair Lady at Shaw — her current U.S. production's a winner.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 09:29AM

EU Demands Italy Repay Elton John Concert Costs

EU demands Italy repay Elton John concert costs

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 09:27AM

"James and the Giant Peach" Cancels Performance; Actor Hurt; Run Ends This Weekend

An injured actor caused the workshop production of the new musical, "James and the Giant Peach," to be canceled Thursday night at Goodspeed Musical's Norma Terris Theatre in Chester.The show…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 09:25AM

Deborah Findlay, Daniel Mays, Felicity Jones, et al. Set for Donmar Warehouse's Spring Season

The Donmar Warehouse has announced casting for its spring season, according to a report on Whatsonstage.com. Jamie Lloyd will direct William Finn and Rachel Sheinkin's The 25th Annual …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:23AM

Mindless Arcade Friday: Sharks Attack!

For this week's Mindless Arcade Friday, we play Sydney Shark, a game where you're a shark, and you're kind of a jerk.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 09:20AM

Culturetopia: Against the Grain Edition

This week: Nora Ephron, a charming film from a Harvard undergrad, a profile of singer Chavela Vargas, and more.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 09:19AM

Flashback Friday: On This Day In 1986, Reagan Defends Iran Arms Deal

On this day in 1986, President Reagan holds a news conference insisting, as he has before, that the money sent to Iran was to encourage moderates in that country and not to be used to free U…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 09:11AM

Neurologists: Lou Gehrig Did So Have Lou Gehrig's Disease

The notion floated last summer that the Iron Horse, a bull-headed college football player and tough-as-nails baseball slugger, never had Lou Gehrig's disease was, well, mind-boggling. Now …

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 09:10AM

Bernanke Defends Bond Plan; Urges More Stimulus

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke sought Friday to defuse criticism of the Fed's $600 billion bond-purchase plan by arguing that it's needed to boost the economy and reduce unemployment.…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 09:09AM

Ellen Burstyn, Carol Kane, Keira Knightley, Elisabeth Moss, et al. Set for The Children's Hour

Ellen Burstyn, Carol Kane, Amy Dawson, Bryony Hannah and Tobias Menzies will join the previously announced Keira Knightley and Elisabeth Moss in Lillian Hellman's The Children's Ho…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:08AM
Friday, November 19, 2010 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Company XIV to Present Nutcracker Rouge Burlesque Show

Company XIV will present the world premiere of Nutcracker Rouge, at the company's home in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, December 10-January 9, with an opening on December 12. Described as…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 08:57AM

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET to Open in West End Feb. 28

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, the awardwinning new musical that tells the electrifying story of the night in 1956 when Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis came together to…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:53AM

Harrah's Cancels Plans For IPO

Harrah's cancels plans for IPO

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 08:50AM

Nominations Open for 2010 BroadwayWorld Philadelphia Awards

BroadwayWorld, the biggest theater site on the web, is announcing that it is launching a new set of theater awards for the Seattle theater community, to be presented in January 2011.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:49AM

STAGE TUBE: [title of show] at George Street Playhouse

Broadway veteran Lauren Kennedy is appearing in the George Street Playhouse production of TITLE OF SHOW, which opened November 16. The show also features Tyler Maynard, Susan Mosher and Set…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:48AM

Cardinals Talk Religious Freedom Amid China Flap

Cardinals talk religious freedom amid China flap

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 08:36AM

France Lashes Out At Al-Qaida Message On Hostages

Al-Qaida says France must negotiate with Bin Laden

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 08:30AM

Casting Announced for José "Pepe" Martinez and Leonard Foglia's To Cross the Face of the Moon Opera

Casting has been announced for José "Pepe" Martinez and Leonard Folgia's mariachi opera, To Cross the Face of the Moon / Cruzar la Cara de la Luna, which will be of…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 08:30AM

In 'Dagenham,' A Bombshell Makes A Power Play

Actress Miranda Richardson, best known for her intense performances and her feline sensuality, goes all Establishment to play a British Cabinet minister in Nigel Cole's labor drama. But behi…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 08:30AM

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Do you have a most cherished piece of mail? We'd love to see a photograph of it and learn the stories behind it. We will select some to feature along with an upcoming series on the future o…

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Burstyn & Kane Join Knightley & Moss in CHILDREN'S HOUR

Ellen Burstyn and Carol Kane as well as Bryony Hannah and Tobias Menzies are to join the previously announced Keira Knightley and Elisabeth Moss in Ian Rickson's production of Lillian Hellma…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:27AM

Angela Bassett, Claire Danes, Kelsey Grammer Set for TV Pilots

Stage veterans Angela Bassett, Claire Danes, and Kelsey Grammer may all be coming to television. Bassett has been signed to play New York's first female police commissioner in the ABC …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 08:26AM

Heinz 2Q Net Income Rises On Overseas Growth

Heinz 2Q net income rises on overseas growth

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 08:24AM

John Simon Let Go from Bloomberg News

Michael Riedel reports in the New York Post that critic John Simon, has been let go from Bloomberg Media who hired him in 2005 after he was let go from New York Magazine after 36 years.Riede…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:24AM

"Showboat," "My One and Only," "City of Angels" to Goodspeed in 2011

It's a tiny stage but "Showboat" is a'coming to the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam.Auditions are being held for the three shows this month.The 2011 season at the theater -- where "How …

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 08:23AM

Profile’s ‘Kid Sister’ is disgusting, fascinating and gripping by Bob [cta]

Allison Torem and Darrell W. Cox in Will Kern’s “Kid Sister.” Many will compare Profiles Theatre’s world-premiere production of Will Kern’s Kid Sister to Profi…

SOURCE: Chicago Theatre Addict at 08:18AM

Still Magic to Do - PIPPIN Heading Back to Broadway!

Michael Riedel reports in the New York Post this morning that Stephen Schwartz's PIPPIN is headed back to Broadway in a new revival that's expected to open on Broadway in the 2012-2013 seaso…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:15AM

'30 Rock' Almost Rocks! ('The Office,' Too.) by Dave Itzkoff

Two classic rock covers that don't quite come to fruition, courtesy of Alec Baldwin and Steve Carell.

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Tests On Danish Astronomer's Body Will Take Months

Scientists to exhume Danish astronomer's remains

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 08:12AM

Images Show North Korea Building New Nuclear Reactor

Experts say Pyongyang is building a new light water nuclear reactor. South Korean officials say the move violates UN resolutions banning North Korea from any nuclear work.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 08:12AM

Gebrselassie Puts 2012 Olympics Back On Schedule

Gebrselassie puts 2012 Olympics back on schedule

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 08:07AM
Friday, November 19, 2010 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Afghanistan In Lisbon. NATO Debates A New Strategy.

President Obama and other alliance leaders will discuss a new strategy to transition responsibility to Afghan forces by 2014.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 07:47AM

2,000 Fetuses Found At Thai Buddhist Temple

2,000 fetuses found at Thai Buddhist temple

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 07:46AM

Germany: Namibia Suspicious Package Security Test

Germany: Namibia airport package was security test

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 07:32AM

New California Parole Team Targets Sex Offenders

New California parole team targets sex offenders

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 07:31AM

Obama In Portugal; Meets With EU, NATO Partners

In Europe, Obama to find growing skepticism

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 07:29AM

Stephen Sondheim Birthday Tribute on PBS, DVD

The two-hour concert, "Sondheim! the Birthday Concert" will air on PBS's "Great Performances" Wednesday at 9 p.m. The event was part of the gala evenings March 15 and 16 with the New York Ph…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 07:24AM

New Zealand Miners Missing After Blast

New Zealand mine accident; Obama in Lisbon; Ireland money woes

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 07:24AM

Dozens Missing After Blast Shakes New Zealand Mine

An explosion ripped through one of the country's largest coal mines while workers were underground. Five dazed miners stumbled to the surface hours later, but 27 were missing, officials said…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 07:20AM

TSA Chief Defends Much-Criticized Security Measure

TSA chief defends much-criticized security measure

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 07:18AM

David Bamber, Sarah Lancashire, Reece Shearsmith, et al. Set for Betty Blue Eyes Musical in London

Additional casting has been announced for the new musical Betty Blue Eyes, which will begin performances at the West End's Novello Theatre on March 19, according to a report on Whatsons…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 07:02AM

BWW's On This Day - November 19, 2010

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on November 19 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:00AM
Friday, November 19, 2010 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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George's Marvellous Medicine at the Bloomsbury Theatre

You can enjoy discounts on family, children's or single tickets.Roald Dahl's amazing story about a young boy who makes a marvellous new medicine to cure his grandmother of her terrifying tem…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:48AM

Toyota Seeks To Dismiss Acceleration Lawsuits

New claims made against Toyota in defects case

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 06:46AM

China Takes New Step To Rein In Lending, Inflation

Reports: China moves again to limit bank lending

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 06:32AM

US-Russian 'Reset' In Trouble As Nuke Pact Stalls

US-Russian 'reset' in trouble as nuke pact stalls

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 06:31AM

India's Microfinance Crisis Not Threat To Banks

India's microfinance crisis not threat to banks

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 06:26AM

Burstyn, Kane join 'Children's Hour'

Legit News: Cast includes Keira Knightley, Elizabeth Moss -- Ellen Burstyn and Carol Kane will join Keira Knightley and Elizabeth Moss in the West End production of "The Children's Hour."

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Friday, November 19, 2010 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Photo Flash: Sonrisas y Lgrimas en el Cine Proyecciones

La noche del 18 de noviembre fue muy especial en el Cine Proyecciones de Madrid. All se proyect, de manera exclusiva, la pelcula Sonrisas y Lgrimas. Todo lo recaudado en taquilla ha sido des…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:58AM

Photo Flash: Sonrisas y Lgrimas en el Cine Proyecciones

La noche del 18 de noviembre fue muy especial en el Cine Proyecciones de Madrid. All se proyect, de manera exclusiva, la pelcula Sonrisas y Lgrimas. Todo lo recaudado en taquilla ha sido des…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:58AM

Lar Lubovitch Dance Company

Masterfully crafted, ingeniously musical, naturally lyrical, and bubbling with pleasing body shapes and effervescent motion, Lar Lubovitch's choreography is the pink champagne of modern da…

SOURCE: Backstage at 05:47AM

Power Ship To Supply Electricity-Starved Pakistan

Power ship to supply electricity-starved Pakistan

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 05:41AM

Lingua Franca by Stagegrade

Are critics conversant with Peter Nichols' "Lingua Franca"?

SOURCE: StageGrade at 05:25AM

A Free Man of Color by Stagegrade

Do critics think "A Free Man of Color" is worth paying for?

SOURCE: StageGrade at 05:19AM

Facebook Peeks Spark Asthma Attacks In Dumped Boy

Facebook peeks spark asthma attacks in dumped boy

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 05:14AM

$60B Arms Deal With Saudi Arabia Goes Through

$60B arms deal with Saudi Arabia goes through

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 05:04AM

Lollapalooza Expands to Chile by Ben Sisario

Next year Lollapalooza will begin its next phase, with a branch of the festival opening in Santiago, Chile.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:00AM

THE BOOK OF MORMON Tix On Sale For South Park Fans

Tickets for THE BOOK OF MORMON, the first Broadway musical comedy from the creators of South Park, are currently on sale exclusively for South Park fans at SouthParkStudios.com and will go o…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:00AM

Alec Baldwin Appears in HAMLET Reading, 11/19

Alec Baldwin will be featured as Claudius in the upcoming staged reading of Hamlet to help raise funds for the newly minted Fundamental Theater Project, a new theater company founded by acto…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:00AM

NY Pops, Baldwin, Lazar et al. Honor Sondheim, 11/19

On Friday, November 19 at 800 p.m. in Stern AuditoriumPerelman Stage, Broadway stars Kate Baldwin, Aaron Lazar, and Christiane Noll join The New York Pops, under the direction of Steven Rein…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:00AM

A capital idea by <a Href="mailto:[email protected]">hedy Weiss</a> Theater Critic

Playwright Paula Vogel grew up in Washington, D.C., and she has made that place the backdrop for “A Civil War Christmas: An American Musical Celebration,” her epic holiday show that will…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 05:00AM
Friday, November 19, 2010 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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Satellite Appears To Show NKorea Nuke Building

SKorea: NKorea's nuclear threat 'dangerous'

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 04:25AM

Fox News CEO Ailes: NPR Execs Have 'Nazi' Attitude

In an interview with The Daily Beast, Fox News chief Roger Ailes criticized NPR's decision to fire news analyst Juan Williams for remarks about Muslims made on Fox. He called NPR executives …

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 04:21AM

Wildlife Group Targets Myanmar-China Tiger Trade

Wildlife group targets Myanmar-China tiger trade

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 04:16AM

Economic Hurdles Plague Public Art

Economic hurdles plague public art

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 04:10AM

NY Review: 'Bells Are Ringing (In Concert)'

Ultimately, this "Bells" is a pleasant-enough serving of a rather ramshackle yet endearing Jule Styne–Betty Comden–Adolph Green mid-career musical comedy.

SOURCE: Backstage at 04:00AM

The Last Word In Business

Steve Inskeep has the Last Word in business.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 04:00AM

Cautious Investors Wait For GM To Repay Treasury

The "new" General Motors started selling its stock to the public Thursday. The return of GM brought excitement to Wall Street as an American corporate icon was resurrected. But, the new GM s…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 04:00AM

NATO Summit May Improve Obama's Ties With Europe

President Obama is off on quick trip to Europe just days after a visit to Asia. The president left shortly before midnight for Lisbon, Portugal, where he'll seek to assure America's trans-At…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 04:00AM

Business News

Steve Inskeep has business news.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 04:00AM

Former Car Czar Settles With SEC, Fights N.Y. AG

The Securities and Exchange Commission has settled its case against Steven Rattner, the Obama administration's former car czar. But now, the investment banker faces two new lawsuits by New Y…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 04:00AM
Friday, November 19, 2010 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Supervillains Gather, Dare To Ask The Question: Is James Bond Dead?

At a recent meeting of supervillains, the possible demise of James Bond at the hands of Hollywood financing problems was front and center.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 02:31AM

Stage Rush TV: Episode 40 by Jesse North

Talking points: SRTV celebrates 40 episodes—thank you! Hunter Ryan Herdlicka’s star-filled show at Feinstein’s Colin Quinn: Long Story Short and other non-traditional Broadway fare Bro…

SOURCE: Stage Rush at 02:04AM

In 'Superior Donuts,' performances are a treat

In 'Superior Donuts,' performances are a treat

SOURCE: Washington Post at 02:00AM
Friday, November 19, 2010 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Cable Company Cox Launches Cell Service

Cable company Cox launches cell service

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 01:21AM

Explosion Hits NZ Mine; Up To 30 Workers Missing

Mine explosion reported in New Zealand

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 01:19AM

Mel Gibson moves to strip Oksana Grigorieva of custody

Gibson's lawyers will appear in court on Monday and ask the judge in his custody war to award him sole custody of baby Lucia

SOURCE: Talk Entertainment at 01:00AM

Anne Hathaway & Jake Gyllenhaal strip for Entertainment Weekly cover

The issue features the attractive duo on the cover, looking naked and happy, promoting the new film, Love and Other Drugs.

SOURCE: Talk Entertainment at 01:00AM

Miley Cyrus rumored to be dating Nickelodeon star, Avan Jogia

Miley and Avan Jogia have been seen together on three different occasions in October, even though they have really tried to keep things on the down low!

SOURCE: Talk Entertainment at 01:00AM

Tom Cruise performing a death-defying stunt on world's highest skyscraper

ruise may have gone to new heights both literally and figuratively yesterday during a scene for Mission Impossible IV in Dubai.

SOURCE: Talk Entertainment at 01:00AM

Kelly Osbourne breaks down on Sharon's show The Talk over cancer fears (video)

The 26-year-old admitted on new chat show The Talk to struggling with anxiety over the issue since her mother Sharon was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2002.

SOURCE: Talk Entertainment at 01:00AM

Mike & Molly to acknowledge Marie Claire blog post in Thanksgiving episode

“It’s a very eloquently put thing that I get to say at the Thanksgiving speech that kind of says everything we feel,”

SOURCE: Talk Entertainment at 01:00AM

Teen Mom's Amber Portwood charged in domestic violence case

She was officially charged with two felony counts and one misdemeanor for domestic violence and battery. Under Indiana law, an incident of domestic abuse is considered a felony if a child is…

SOURCE: Talk Entertainment at 01:00AM

Tiger Woods on being exposed for his affairs: best thing for me

"If that didn't happen, I don't think I'd be as blessed and balanced as I am now,"

SOURCE: Talk Entertainment at 01:00AM

Tony Parker speaks out about divorce from Eva Longoria

"Eva and I have been discussing our situation privately. I was aware that she would be filing for divorce in Los Angeles."

SOURCE: Talk Entertainment at 01:00AM

American Idol changing competition format

There would be no more Top 24 stage. Instead, the contestants would be instantly whittled down to Top 12.

SOURCE: Talk Entertainment at 01:00AM

Eminem: I used to pop 90 pills a day

He claimed he built up such a tolerance to tranquilisers and prescription drugs he was taking them every few minutes just to stay "normal".

SOURCE: Talk Entertainment at 01:00AM

Willow Smith: I can't do whatever I want

Smith has insisted that she still has to follow her parents' rules despite her growing celebrity.

SOURCE: Talk Entertainment at 01:00AM

Will Ferrell & Larry David fined $634,000 by Finra

Will Ferrell and Larry David (Seinfeld, Curb Your Enthusiasm) lost an $18 million arbitration case against JPMorgan when Finra (Wall Street's self policing arm, the Financial Industry Regula…

SOURCE: Talk Entertainment at 01:00AM

Kelsey Grammar to make cable debut as star of tv drama series Boss

Written by Apocalypto co-writer Farhad Safinia, Boss is at Starz with an 8 episode straight to series order. Milk director Gus Van Sant is set to direct the pilot and executive produce the s…

SOURCE: Talk Entertainment at 01:00AM

I have 63 injections a month: Giuliana Rancic on her struggles to conceive through IVF

"The good news is that IVF did work as we did get pregnant" Giuliana told Us Magazine, talking of the baby she lost. "Sometimes I have to get [injections] 21 days in a row, three times a day…

SOURCE: Talk Entertainment at 01:00AM

Rihanna turns down Playboy offer to be naked on the cover

"I got a few offers to do Playboy actually. They want to pay [me] to be naked on the cover. If I'm gonna take my clothes off, it has to be in a classy way and my will, not a check. I wouldn'…

SOURCE: Talk Entertainment at 01:00AM

Erin Barry & Tony Parker had sexting relationship that was non physical: reports

Eva Longoria ended her 3 year marriage to Tony Parker after discovering he was exchanging personal text messages with a female friend. Reportedly, the San Antonio Spurs player never had a ph…

SOURCE: Talk Entertainment at 01:00AM

Michelle Obama gets standing ovation by Fela audience on B'way

First Lady Michelle Obama got a standing ovation as she arrived for a performance of Fela. Later, she got a second ovation, along with shouts of "We love you!" and "We love your husband!"

SOURCE: Talk Entertainment at 01:00AM
Friday, November 19, 2010 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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All's well that ends well in overstuffed play by Elisabeth Vincentelli

A spectacular folly has just crash-landed at Lincoln Cen ter Theater. Eight years in the making, John Guare's latest play, "A Free Man of Color," is an ambitious, awkward, fascinating, lumbe…

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Kate Winslet at Steppenwolf's 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Chris Jones

The Steppenwolf for Young Audiences production of "To Kill a Mockingbird" has already broken box-office records. But it's also attracted more than its share of prominent audience members. At…

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Review: The Meeting by Adaumbelle

Tonight I attended “The Meeting” at the Duplex in the West Village in NYC. This monthly event is a comedy/variety show for homosexuals and their friends hosted and created by the…

SOURCE: adaumbellesquest.com at 12:12AM

Hawaii In Talks To Join Mountain West For Football

Hawaii in talks to join Mountain West for football

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:10AM

Italian Priest's Trial Shines Light On Pedophilia

Many parents come to cheer Don Ruggero Conti, a charismatic 55-year-old priest charged with molesting seven boys, and show their support for him. But plaintiffs' lawyers say the trial has al…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:01AM

Even In Calm Corner Of Afghanistan, Future Is Murky

At NATO's summit Friday and Saturday, leaders will map out a plan to start transitioning some provinces to Afghan control by early next year. Herat may be on the list, despite a recent uptic…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:01AM

In S.C., Sanford's Shadow Looms Over New Gov. Haley

As conservative star Nikki Haley prepares to take over as governor, many South Carolina residents say they're happy to see GOP Gov. Mark Sanford go. But as Sanford's choice to replace him, H…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:01AM

Coolio Samples Mama Stamberg's Cranberry Relish

Susan Stamberg first broadcast her mother-in-law's "sounds terrible, tastes terrific" relish recipe on All Things Considered in 1972. This year, she asked rapper and chef Coolio to taste the…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:01AM

Oklahoma Execution Plan Stirs Controversy

Corrections officials tried to find a dose of sodium thiopental to carry out the state's next execution. When they couldn't get it, they changed their protocol to instead allow the use of pe…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:01AM

Health Industry Cool To Complete Repeal Of New Law

Republicans in Congress say their priority for next year is to build momentum for an eventual repeal of the new health overhaul. But they could be in for a surprise: While repeal may be pop…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:01AM

In Booming India, All That Glitters Is Gold

In Indian culture, gold has a traditional worth that far outweighs its intrinsic value. As India's economy surges and more people share the wealth, the country's thirst for gold is rippling …

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:01AM

A Chemist Explains Why Gold Beat Out Lithium, Osmium, Einsteinium ...

The periodic table lists 118 different chemical elements.  And yet, for thousands of years, humans have really, really liked one of them in particular: gold. A chemist explains.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:01AM

Beyond Bad Movie Night: Rainn Wilson's DVD Picks

From the severe aesthetics of Dogma films to the train wreck ecstasies of Troll 2, the movies on The Office actor's must-see list are more than a little eclectic. Wilson joins NPR's Steve In…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:00AM

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