Monday, May 25, 2015

Now 'Jerry Springer - The Opera' is forced to stay off Broadway By Anthony Barnes

A Broadway run of the musical Jerry Springer - The Opera has been scrapped in the fallout from a Christian fundamentalist group's campaign against the award-winning show.

SOURCE: news.independent.co.uk at 05:58PM

Obituary: Dick Vosburgh

Comedy writer, lyricist, broadcaster and film buff with clients ranging from Bob Hope to Ronnie Corbett

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Lights, cameras, distractions: The curse of Oliver!

The 1968 film kickstarted the careers of many actors - young and old. But some found the fame too much, most notably Jack Wild, who died yesterday. Terry Kirby looks at the musical's legacy

SOURCE: news.independent.co.uk at 05:58PM

Obituary: Geraldine Fitzgerald

Independent-minded actress

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Lloyd Webber to leave his art collection to the nation by James Morrison

Lord Lloyd-Webber is to leave his priceless art collection in trust to the nation when he dies - together with sets and costumes from the musicals that earned him his millions.
Thanks to ElleWhy on All That Chat for the link!

SOURCE: news.independent.co.uk at 05:58PM

Obituary: James Booth

Leading actor of the 1960s who specialised in playing cheerful cockneys

SOURCE: news.independent.co.uk at 05:58PM

Geoffrey Keen

Mogul oil chief in 'The Troubleshooters' and a prolific actor in professional and authority-figure roles

SOURCE: news.independent.co.uk at 05:58PM

John Barber

Benign but adroit drama critic

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Richard Schiff: Life after 'The West Wing'

Richard Schiff spent seven glorious years as part of the cast of 'The West Wing'. Now he's gone it alone with a one-man show. Ed Caesar hears why

SOURCE: news.independent.co.uk at 05:58PM

Obituary: Anthony Creighton

Collaborator (and lover?) of John Osborne

SOURCE: news.independent.co.uk at 05:58PM

Obituary: Terence Morgan

1950s leading man and TV Sir Francis Drake

SOURCE: news.independent.co.uk at 05:58PM

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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