Monday, May 25, 2015

Museum at Ford's Theater tells stories behind the Lincoln assassination, by Roger Rappaport

Today more than a million visitors a year come to what is perhaps the most visited assassination site in the world and to the small room across the street where the spirit of Abraham Lincoln…

SOURCE: The Dallas Morning News at 05:58PM

Character actor Graham Jarvis dies at 72

Perhaps best-remembered for his role as Charlie Haggers in the 1970s series Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman, Mr. Jarvis more recently turned up in such diverse series as 7th Heaven and Six Feet U…

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Channing moves from stages to pages by TOM SIME

With a new book and new fianc�, Carol Channing isn't slowing down yet

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Path from Broadway to Lyric Stage is a 2-way street by LAWSON TAITTE and TOM SIME

Since Lyric Stage's Roadside moved to New York, and given the success of its world-premiere version of Cinderella, the Irving company dedicated to producing new musicals has been getting feelers from some top Broadway director- choreographers.
Thanks to American Theater Web for the link!

SOURCE: The Dallas Morning News at 05:58PM

Back in the spin by TOM SIME

Country star Larry Gatlin returns as rope-twirling humorist Will Rogers, the role that triggered a career makeover.

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Musical adaptation a bit tone-deaf By LAWSON TAITTE

'High Fidelity' won't please rock 'n' roll purists or Broadway devotees

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Theater people: Jennifer Holliday, actress and singer

ON 'CHICAGO': "I did audition for the movie. When you see the movie, you'll see why I didn't get it. I'm not going to change. I'm not a big mama anymore, and it's not even worth it going the…

SOURCE: The Dallas Morning News at 05:58PM

'Chitty Chitty' has the old razzle-dazzle
Effects, music, cast make show worth a trip to the Big Apple By LAWSON TAITTE

The whole show is the snazziest piece of family entertainment to hit the Great White Way since The Lion King. Actually, the Sherman Brothers' songs are superior, and these performers, top Br…

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Albee finds an ally in Alley by TOM SIME

Playwright forms symbiotic relationship with Houston theater

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Original reclaims 'Millie' role

Darcie Roberts was the first Millie in Thoroughly Modern Millie � in a reading for the Alliance of National Musical Theatres years ago.
Thanks to American Theater Web for the link!

SOURCE: The Dallas Morning News at 05:58PM

Original Dolly just won't go away By LAWSON TAITTE

Michele Lee swell but echoes Channing at Bass Hall

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Review: 'Life With Albertine' a lovely affair by LAWSON TAITTE

This intimate musical is as piercing as beluga, as rich as the best foie gras. Of course, New York has evolved to the point that there are caviar shops all over town. It's a shame that its theatrical taste hasn't advanced as quickly as its culinary kind.
Thanks to American Theater Web for the link.

SOURCE: The Dallas Morning News at 05:58PM

Beane juggles plays opening in Dallas, New York and London By LAWSON TAITTE

Douglas Carter Beane is the busiest playwright in America right now.

SOURCE: The Dallas Morning News at 05:58PM

Dallas Theater Center's 'Give It Up!' hilariously raises bar for musicals By LAWSON TAITTE

Give It Up! OMG!
Text all your BFFs and pass on the news. The new musical that had its world premiere at the Dallas Theater Center on Friday is hot, hot, hot.

SOURCE: The Dallas Morning News at 05:58PM

Theater's brightest composers hit dead end in NYC by LAWSON TAITTE

Interviews with Guettel, LaChiusa, Gordon and Brown.

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Not much theater in the round 'round here anymore by LAWSON TAITTE and TOM SIME

Theater in the round is theater in the hole, says Casa Ma�ana executive producer Denton Yockey, who's busy converting his Fort Worth theater to a modified thrust stage at a cost of $3.2 mill…

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A flair for the dramatic by LAWSON TAITTE

With a second best actor Tony, Brian Dennehy takes his place atop American classical theater
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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards