Monday, May 25, 2015

The Well-Tempered Diva By Nicki Gostin, Newsweek

For 'Sweeney Todd,' Patti LuPone got her tuba out of mothballs and took up knitting. 'Broadway ain't for sissies,' she declares.

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A Multitasking 'Sweeney Todd' By Marc Peyser, Newsweek

An innovative Broadway revival has its share of delights (starting with Patti LuPone) but misses the tragedy at this dark musical's heart

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Countdown to the Tonys

The dancers and singers prepare for Sunday's ceremonies

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Summer concert kickoff!

NBC's 'Saturday Today on the Plaza' schedule, including 'Wonderful Town' and 'Wicked.'
Thanks to SQ on All That Chat for the link!

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Brutus on Broadway By Allison Samuels

Et tu, Denzel? Washington shakes up Shakespeare.

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Roberts' star power dims on Broadway stage By MICHAEL KUCHWARA

Modest performance throws off thoughtful 'Three Days of Rain'

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'It Didn't Have Spectacle' By Steve Friess, Newsweek

'Avenue Q' was supposed to represent a new era of Broadway theater in Las Vegas. Hotel mogul Steve Wynn explains why the show is closing early.

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The Playwright's the Thing By Vibhuti Patel, Newsweek

At Louisville's Humana theater festival, it's the creator who gets center stage.

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A Controversial Death Provokes a Controversial Play
Web-Exclusive Commentary By Cathleen McGuigan

A monologue fashioned from the words of a woman killed in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict creates drama on-stage and off

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Something Is Happening Here ... By David Gates

When Twyla Tharp meets Bob Dylan on Broadway, it may be good, it may be bad-who can say?-but it sure is interesting.

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Broadway: Spanish Inquisition By Devin Gordon, Newsweek

You've got Grail! The hilarious musical 'Monty Python's Spamalot' is set to open. Eric Idle and Mike Nichols talk rabbit

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Faithful to 'Fidelity?' By Mark Starr, Newsweek

Nick Hornby's beloved cult novel about love and rock and roll is bound for Broadway. Will 'High Fidelity' arrive with its charm and cool intact?

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Theater: It Sure Beats 'Mona Lisa Smile 2' by Ramin Setoodeh

Harry Connick Jr. is making only $1,100 a week in "The Pajama Game," says the Roundabout Theatre's artistic director, Todd Haimes. Roberts, who's sold out her 12-week run in "Three Days of R…

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Laughing All the Way By Marc Peyser

Matthew Broderick and Nathan Lane return to the stage for 'The Odd Couple'-and break the bank.

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'A Wonderful Affirmation'

After a surprise victory at the Tony Awards, �Avenue Q�s� singing puppets are betting on another surprise: an exclusive engagement in Las Vegas
Another interview with Kevin McCollum.

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Goodbye Hiltons, hello Olsen twins

A look at what's in and what's out for 2004

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Actress makes a difference in cancer fight

Broadway singer Maria Friedman learned she had breast cancer before her show opened seven months ago. NBC News anchor Brian Williams follows up with Friedman, who has recovered and is now a …

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Fathers and Sons By Brian Braiker

Adam Arkin has returned to the city he still feels is home. He recently spoke with NEWSWEEK�s Brian Braiker about fatherhood, his new Broadway gig and the affinity he has for the titular cha…

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'You Can't Be Polite in a Satire' by Jennifer Barrett

Oscar winner Tim Robbins courts controversy again in his new play, "Embedded," which opens in New York this week

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Silence Is Golden By Tara Pepper

An antiwar playwright wins the Nobel Prize.

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Acting Out By Gersh Kuntzman

What it's really like to produce a show for New York's famous Fringe Festival

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All that Chat

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