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Friday, November 30, 2001

B'WAY FEUD AT HEART OF 'GOLD!' by MICHAEL REIDEL

ON STAGE AND OFF: With Designs on Broadway by JESSE McKINLEY
Jesse says Fran & Barry looking at Flower Drum Song... also mentioned is that "Summer of '42," is moving up its opening night to Dec. 18.

I keep getting email and calls that '42 is not happening. I guess we will only have to wait another 18 days to see. From all accounts of people who have actually seen the show, it is very good. But that does not mean anything these days.

George Harrison, Former Beatle, Dies at 58
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
George Harrison, the Beatles' quiet lead guitarist and spiritual explorer, died on Thursday after a long battle with cancer.

The Art of Inhabiting Secondhand Roles by PETER MARKS
There's nothing ignoble about replacing another actor in a hit musical. But there's not much glory in it, either.

WATCHING MOVIES WITH JOHN TRAVOLTA
You Never Get Over Yankee Doodle Fever
By RICK LYMAN
"Yankee Doodle Dandy," a movie about the legendary George M. Cohan, has been dear to John Travolta since he was a little boy dreaming about a life on the stage.

'New' Musical Roams The Mild West
From the songwriting team behind the Off-Broadway legend "The Fantasticks" comes "Roadside," an innocuous, mildly charming musical that clip-clops down a well-worn trail.

LITTLE LIFE LEFT IN 'TINTYPES'
THESE are strange times. A musical revue that used to be scathingly critical of the American experience is now revived as a sort of patriotic parade.

FUND-RAISING GALA RIGHT UP OUR AILEY by CLIVE BARNES
THE fund-raising galas staged by the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater are awe-inspiringly effective

Mya Joins the Chicago Movie Cast
Pop star Mya, who was part of the quartet that covered "Lady Marmalade" for the Moulin Rouge soundtrack, has joined the cast of the upcoming Chicago film.

The Laramie Project Film Will Open Sundance Fest
The HBO film version of The Laramie Project has been picked to open the prestigious Sundance Film Festival on January 10.

Aquila's Much Ado to Shutter December 9
The Aquila Theatre Company production of Shakespeare�s Much Ado About Nothing will end its run at Manhattan Ensemble Theater on Sunday, December 9.

Elaine Stritch at Liberty Extends Until January 6

Donmar Exports Headed Off-Broadway
In addition to bringing Donmar Warehouse productions of Uncle Vanya and Twelfth Night to Broadway,...[Read More]

Report: Pullman and Ruehl to Star in Albee's Goat on Broadway

Petula Clark and Off-Broadway Denizens to Sing "Downtown" Promo, Nov. 30

Menotti Participates in 50th Anniversary Screening of "Amahl" in NYC Nov. 30

Mee, Mee, Mee: BAM Has Big Love for Brooklyn, Nov. 30

Gilbert and Sullivan Christmas Carol Haunts Quintero Nov. 30-Dec. 16 in NY Premiere

Flaming Idiots to Re-Conquer Off-Bway's New Victory, Nov. 30-Jan. 13

Complete Donmar Warehouse 2002 Season Announced

Nichols' Privates on Parade at Donmar

Chenoweth Is Marian to Broderick's Harold Hill in TV 'Music Man'

Broadway to See Donmar Twelfth Night and Vanya in 2003

Falls-Dennehy Journey Now Likely for Fall 2002

Bill Murray-Sigourney Weaver Play The Guys to Run OB Dec. 6-20

Aquila's Much Ado Closes Dec. 9, But May Resurface in 2002

The Dutch are coming! The Dutch are coming! Nevermind. They are already here. Having a Rocky Saturday night...
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George Harrison, Former Beatle, Dies at 58 by The Associated Press
George Harrison, the Beatles' quiet lead guitarist and spiritual explorer, died on Thursday after a long battle with cancer.

The Art of Inhabiting Secondhand Roles by Peter Marks
There's nothing ignoble about replacing another actor in a hit musical. But there's not much glory in it, either.

Theater Review | 'A Christmas Carol': Once Again, Banishing Hate and 'Humbug' by Lawrence van Gelder

On Stage and Off: With Designs on Broadway by Jesse McKinley

B'way Feud at Heart of 'Gold!' by MICHAEL REIDEL
For a musical that has yet to play a single performance on Broadway, Stephen Sondheim's "Gold!" is causing one juicy backstage brawl, pitting the celebrated theater composer against one of the entertainment industry's most powerful producers, Scott Rudin.

Little Life Left in 'Tintypes'
These are strange times. A musical revue that used to be scathingly critical of the American experience is now revived as a sort of patriotic parade.

'Ham' Could Use Mustard by Chip Deffaa
Take some buoyant new songs, an appealing performance by the dapper Andre Garner, a swinging quintet - and a play-it-to-the-audience style of musical staging.

Tintypes review by Edward Karam

Roadside review by Adam Feldman

'New' Musical Roams the Mild West by Robert Dominguez

Spotlight on Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt by Nancy Rosati
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Thursday, November 29, 2001

Yellow Submarine 'for London stage'

The Horror of Musical Theater!
One Bad Example From Americana
By Katy Barkan and David Sauvage
The only reason I link to this article is that I finally found TWO people more immature and bitter than I am! [Thanks to mrd71 for the link]
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Broadway, Hollywood and TV Stars To Appear In Northwestern University Tribute To Benefit Sept. 11 Survivors
posted at 11/29/2001 05:43:43 PM by James Marino | Item Link

Britney Spears to Cameo in Movie of Chicago?

Letters: At This Performance by Ken Mandelbaum
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Donmar stars eyeing B'way run for 'Uncle,' 'Twelfth'
Mendes set to helm London, Gotham versions
Producers Anita Waxman and Elizabeth Williams have confirmed plans to transfer the Donmar Warehouse's upcoming productions of "Uncle Vanya" and "Twelfth Night" to Broadway in spring 2003.

A Tribute To Life In Motion
The events of this fall have focused attention on the energy of heroes. Judith Jamison and Wynton Marsalis had been exploring that subject for some time, but they agree the moment could not have been more appropriate for "Here � Now," their collaboration based on Florence Griffith Joyner, the Olympic champion.

Beale & Kidman Top Donmar's New Season
Looks like Simon Russell Beale will star opposite Nicole Kidman in the Donmar Warehouse productions of Uncle Vanya and Twelfth Night, according to Variety.

Beth Hart Takes On Love, Janis
Pop singer Beth Hart will begin performances in off-Broadway�s Love, Janis tomorrow, according to a production spokesperson. Hart will star in the musical through December 31.

Molly Ringwald Is the New Sally Bowles
Molly Ringwald is set to begin performances as Sally Bowles

Nine Likely for Studio 54 in 2003
The 1982 Tony Award-winning musical Nine may be coming back to Broadway. According to Variety, The Roundabout Theatre Company will likely bring David Leveaux�s staging of the musical to...[Read More]

Will Urban Cowboy Ride at the Ambassador?
Will Urban Cowboy make its Broadway bow at the Ambassador Theater? According to The New York Post, the musical is �set� for a spring opening at the theater, but producer Chase Mishkin wo...[Read More]

Hedda Gabler Will Close on January 13
The Broadway revival of Hedda Gabler will close on January 13, according to a production a spokesperson. "Hedda Gabler...[Read More]

Fireflies Flicker: Jones and Schmidt's Roadside Opens at Off-Bway's York Nov. 29

Fortune's Fool w/ Bates, Langella to Start at Bway's Music Box March 8

Fiona Shaw Medea May Reach BAM and Tour U.S. In 2002

Musical Prince and the Pauper Premieres in Seattle w/ Kudisch Nov. 29-Dec. 15

Drama Book Shop to Move Nov. 29; Reopens in New Location Dec. 3

Summer of `42 Finishes in Stamford, Nov. 28 on its Way to Off Bway, Dec. 7

Pretty in Black: Molly Ringwald is New Sally Bowles in Bway's Cabaret Dec. 18

Weedman's OB Homecoming Starts at ArcLight Jan. 17, 2002

"Chicago," the Movie, Starts Shooting in Toronto By End of Year

Bway's Gabler BeHedded Jan. 13

Lion King Denver Dates Set Box Office Record; U.S. Tour Begins April 17

Urban Cowboy Rides Toward Dec. 6-7 Workshop; Ambassador Next?

Roundabout May Revive Nine in Spring 2003, with Leveaux Directing

CLOCK TICKING FOR FISTFUL OF PLAYS by MICHAEL RIEDEL
YOU have a little more than a month to catch a batch of Broadway shows that are pulling up stakes around the start of the new year.
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Wednesday, November 28, 2001

My favorite email of the day:

Today, on the radio, I heard the advertisement for this site. I wanted to know about gift certificates that can be purchased for Broadway shows? Can you just buy a generic gift certificate or do you have to buy a specific broadway show gift certificate? I had to laugh... I think this writer means Broadway.com.
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Well, aren't we busy little beavers today...

At least they didn't drop Brian d'Arcy James from a pyramid...
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Good Thing Going by Peter Filichia

In Every Single Minute So Much Is Going On by Ken Mandelbaum
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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: 'Monty' star reveals much to students
Thanks to Michael Callery for the link.
posted at 11/28/2001 12:03:56 PM by Catherine Skidmore | Item Link

Just letting you know that they posted casting today for the FULL MONTY tour. It rehearses in March and opens in April. Cities will include LA, Boston, D.C. and Philly.
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Blind email received:

The Riedel piece today is woefully misinformed. The Broadway option agreement on FLOWER DRUM SONG (already in place for the Taper and their commercial partners) expressly states that the production is forbidden to open in the same season as OKLAHOMA. The R&H Org. did NOT want to put these shows up against each other. The option states that the production must not open before the 2002 Tony cut-off. And the production is not looking for a large theatre.Hmmmm....
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'Lion' roars on road; 'Hoopz' waits in wings
'Pinocchio,' 'Little Mermaid' stage versions also on slate
If the Denver figures are any indication, "The Lion King" soon will be king of the road. Single-ticket sales for the Disney musical began Nov. 25 and in that first day generated sales of 25,377 tickets for a total of $1.48 million, a record for Denver Center Attractions. DCA rents Denver's Buell Theater, where "The Lion King" kicks off its national tour April 17-June 23.

'Monty' players flash Queen
British monarch amused

It's curtains for 'Jeeves'
Musical to close at Helen hayes Theater

Mendes takes stock of Warehouse
Donmar director sets slate for 10th-anni season

Bushnell gets bigger

Ralph Burns, Arranger and Composer From Big Bands to Broadway, Dies at 79

'DRUM' ALONG THE HUDSON by MICHAEL RIEDEL
RODGERS and Hammerstein may be battling Rodgers and Hammerstein this spring on Broadway.In one corner is the acclaimed London revival of their first show, "Oklahoma!," which will be produced by Cameron Mackintosh at the Gershwin Theater in March.

Vaughn McBride, Longtime Louisville Actor-Playwright, Dead at 66

Designers Set for Bway Graduate; Bway Venue and Full Cast Still Awaited

OOB's Criminals to Make Getaway Before Even Breaking and Entering

Zoe Caldwell Is Cleopatra at Barnes and Noble, Nov. 28

Ives, Artistwork Start Off NYC's Portugal Productions w/ Wordz, Nov. 28-Dec. 2

Mrs. Feuerstein Moves From L.A. to Off-Broadway Nov. 28-Dec. 16

Goode's Eight Reindeer Monologues Return to OOB's adobe, Nov. 28-Dec. 22

Nonprofit Theaters Show a Loss
The city's nonprofit theaters are in serious financial trouble following Sept. 11, according to an urgent report released yesterday.

Off-ish:

APT. RENTS PLUMMET by LOIS WEISS
Santa Claus is coming early for apartment hunters. With fewer corporations bringing in recruits, and jittery young execs moving back in with Mama, there's not only more elbow room in Manhattan - it's become a lot cheaper.
Define "Plummet". From $3000 to $2750 for a 1 Bedroom walkup with no doorman?

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Tuesday, November 27, 2001

Looks Like The Graduate Will Land at the Plymouth
Broadway�s star-studded production of The Graduate seems to have found its theater. Though a production spokesperson would not confirm the news, the Theatrical Index reports that the play will be housed at the Plymouth Theatre.

Hollywood Arms Opens at the Goodman in April
The Goodman Theater production of Carol Burnett and daughter Carrie Hamilton�s Hollywood Arms (which we previously wrote about on June 8) will open earlier than originally planned.

By Jeeves to Close on December 30
Andrew Lloyd Webber and Alan Ayckbourn�s By Jeeves will close on December 30 after playing for 16 previews and 72 regular performances.

Soho Rep's [sic] Extends for Two Weeks
The Soho Rep production of Melissa James Gibson's [sic] is extending for an extra two weeks. The play will now run through December 22.

Chenoweth Set for TV's Music Man
Broadway favorite Kristin Chenoweth is set to star in the ABC film version of Meredith Willson�s The Music Man.

The Producers Between Covers by Ken Mandelbaum

Follow Spot
Nathan Lane is expected to be in the Wednesday, November 28 matinee of The Producers, but his long-term performance schedule remains indefinite.

Report: Will Mrs. Doubtfire Be the Next Movie Musical?

No Gold in Them Thar Hills, as Sondheim Sues Wise Guy Rudin

Bye Bye By Jeeves; Bway Musical Closes Dec. 30 at Helen Hayes

Simon Russell Beale to Run The Donmar Warehouse?
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Broadway at Sundance
"Noon Blue Apples," a first feature by Jay Lee in which an intense Columbia University student's research into social phobias leads her into a world of heavy-duty conspiracy theorists. With Lauren Fox, Thomas Jay Ryan, Betty Buckley, George Takei, Norbert Leo Butz and Kelly Cole.
"On Line," from debuting helmer Jed Weintrob, about six strangers who connect in the world of anonymous cybersex. Featuring Josh Hamilton, Harold Perrineau, Isabel Gillies, John Fleck, Vanessa Ferlito and Eric Millegan
Thanks to Eric for the link.
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Off B'way takes train 'Downtown' for promo
Commercial starts a sing-along in the park 11/26/01 6:44pm
A few hundred downtown-based thesps will be singing the Petula Clark hit "Downtown" in Washington Square Park Friday afternoon.
Coming soon: www.downtownnyc.info. Is this the first ".info" in the theatrical (internet) space?

'Medea' sets standard
Savoy hosts 47th Theater Awards

B'way thankful for B.O. uptick
But holiday session sets no record

Prexy Kridler exits nonprofit CAPA org
Will top Columbus Foundation after Feb. 1

'Doubtfire' takes stage
Hit film may make U.S. debut as a legit musical

THEATER REVIEW | 'THE STREETS OF NEW YORK'
The Panic of 1837: Those Were the Days! by ANITA GATES
"The Streets of New York" is almost 150 years old and strikes just the right note for late 2001, midway between laughable sentimentality and sincere philanthropic sympathy.

Ailey Troupe Goes in Search of Big Money by JENNIFER DUNNING
Now is a tough time to ask people to think about donating money to cultural institutions, but the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is optimistic.

OPERA REVIEW | 'MADAMA BUTTERFLY'
Audience Stands Up to Cheer a Stand-In by ANTHONY TOMMASINI
Though not technically flawless, Veronica Villarroel's affecting performance in the title role of "Madama Butterfly" is vocally distinguished and unerringly honest.

Tape to Return to the New York Stage
Stephen Belber�s Tape is coming back to New York, according to The New York Times.

Broadway Grosses: Giving Thanks
The Thanksgiving Day rush helped get Broadway over the doldrums of the previous week. The box office picked up a substantial $2,340,395, coming in at a solid $13,843,556.

Morton & Murphy Set to Star in Brutal Imagination
Joe Morton and Sally Murphy are set to star in Cornelius Eady and Diedre Murray�s Brutal Imagination. The show will begin previews at the Vineyard Theatre on December 19 in preparation for a Ja...[Read More]

Chitty Chitty Musical Breaks Records in London
Doesn't the phrase "Breaks Records in London" usually mean disaster in NYC?

Soho Rep's [sic] Extends to Dec. 22; May Have Life Beyond

PHOTO CALL: Damon and Naughton Tell Nick Adams Tales

Morton and Murphy Expose Eady and Murray's Brutal Imagination Dec. 19

Jerry, Jerry!: Talk Show's Springer Takes on Rocky Horror's Narrator Nov. 27-Dec. 2

BAM's Ushers in Wilson and Reed's POEtry, Nov. 27

Artios Awards to Be Given as Part of Casting Society Benefit in NYC, Nov. 27

Broadway Grosses: November 19-25
$185,184

Broadway USO Tour of European Military Bases Postponed

Medea, Kate, Lepage Win Evening Standard Awards

Public and Donmar Co-Produce Greenberg's Take Me Out in 2002

PHOTO CALL: Benicio del Toro Wins an Adler Nov. 19

PHOTO CALL: Audra Wabbles for Adler Nov. 19

PHOTO CALL: They Knew the Group: Wallach, Saks and Jackson at the Adler Gala

QED, with Alda, to Return to LCT Feb. 17-May 13

Charles Nelson's Casts and Forecasts
Speaking in Tongues on screen and stage; Tape, ditto; Kander & Ebb may continue their Visit and get ready to raise the Curtains again.

The Internet Broadway Database is back. (You can click on the link now, it's working!) It seems that the domain was paid for and went live again yesterday. The IBDB.com is a project of The League.

Only because it is the holiday season, I won't publish the home phone number for some idiot named Maria who is looking for actors to do voice overs. You know how she pissed us off? By sending us information via the Blind Link. Use it wisely. If you want to send BroadwayStars.com a press release, use the "Contact" form or email us at [email protected].
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Monday, November 26, 2001

Evening Standard Awards Announced
The prestigious Evening Standard Awards were handed out today in London at a ceremony at The Savoy. This is the first year that the awards announced [Read More]

QED to Make a Comeback at Lincoln Center
Peter Parnell�s QED, which was scheduled to close on December 17, will make a comeback. The play will close on that date and then return to Lincoln Center�s Vivian Beaumont Theatre from Februar...[Read More]

After Over 12 Years, Buddy Closes in London
Buddy, the long-running musical tribute to late musician Buddy Holly, will vacate London�s Strand Theatre on March 3, 2002. [Read More]

Looks Like Debbie Will Do Off-Broadway
Looks like the NYC Fringe hit, Debbie Does Dallas, will be coming off-Broadway this spring, according to The New York Times. [Read More]

Sondheim & Weidman Sue Rudin Over Gold!
Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman have filed a $5 million lawsuit against mega-producer Scott Rudin, according to the Associated Press. The suit alleges that Rudin is trying to stop productions of Son...[Read More]
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Back Home, Post-Thanksgiving by Peter Filichia

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Sondheim's Kabuki Hybrid May Have Found Its Moment by BRUCE WEBER

CHICAGO � "Pacific Overtures," the musical by Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman about the emergence of modern Japan, may have come 25 years too soon. It opened on Broadway in January 1976, and with its theme of the West's reckless insinuation of itself into the affairs of the other hemisphere, the echoes of Vietnam were evident, purposeful and badly timed. Not exactly balm for an American audience � even a liberal one � less than a year removed from the fall of Saigon.

The Cabaret Act That Stole Christmas by LAWRENCE VAN GELDER

Grimm's galled by 'Kit' prod'n at D.C.'s Studio
'Marlowe' causing a stir in Washington
Playwright David Grimm is up in arms over the current production of his play "Kit Marlowe" at the Studio Theater here, accusing director Michael Chamberlain of extensively rewriting the play, cutting dialogue and even creating new characters.

PLAY BY PLAY / Texas Romp May Be Steered to Broadway

Their Line: I Wanna See 'The Producers'
Back in August, Babs Chernetz lined up outside the St. James Theater eager to score standing-room tickets to "The Producers." She arrived at an ungodly 5:30 a.m. with a backpack filled with magazines. She never even cracked her Saveur or Vanity Fair. Instead, she gabbed for six hours.

Brown's Last Five Years to Begin Rehearsals in January
Uh... Good to see that we are part of Playbill's web reading too.

Vineyard Theatre Benefit Will Have Hart, Nov. 26

Mamma Mia! Karen Mason's New Album, 'When the Sun Comes Out,' Dawns Nov. 27
You can pick up a copy of Karen's new CD at the Jerome Records website. The Jerome empire seems to be spreading, much to the benefit of Broadway. Mark Bakalor of Hijinks Design is designing the family of Jerome Records websites, which raises the bar for websites related to theatre.

Drama Dept. Throws Its Second Talent Show, Nov. 26, with Nixon, Mizrahi, Ziemba

Chicago's Mary-Arrchie is Clearing the Way for Babe of Barclay's Hedges, Nov. 26-Dec. 18

Jim Caruso is...Prying!
One-on-one with Anne Gildea of The Nualas, Ireland�s most hilarious theatrical export since Riverdance.

Plot Twists in an Unusual TV Season

TV'S FIRST JAVA TEEN by DAVID K. LI
LOS ANGELES - 'Gilmore Girls" loyalists take their sassy comedy with cream and sugar.

NO, DON'T TELL ME! by DON KAPLAN
'ALLY McBeal" is suddenly starved for ratings. The quirky, working-girls comedy has taken a serious downturn and the reason can probably be summarized in four words - no Robert Downey Jr.
Or, perhaps they Jumped the Shark.
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Sunday, November 25, 2001

Washington Post: 'Trading Spaces'- Along With Anxiety, Surprises
Why are we linking this? Because the host of this show is Paige Davis (formerly Mindy Paige Davis), who recently appeared on Broadway as Annie in "Chicago" and on the "Beauty and the Beast" National Tour as Babbette. Paige is the New host of TLC's "Trading Spaces" which has 6 million viewers a week. Paige was also recently married to Patrick Page, who is playing Scar in the upcoming tour of "The Lion King", and recently concluded a 2 year stint as Lumiere in "Beauty and the Beast" on Broadway. Their wedding will be featured on TLC's "A Wedding Story" Dec. 24.
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Washington Post: Theater of the Unnerved
The Stage Took a Hit Sept. 11. Is Fearless Programming the Answer?
[Thanks to David L. Hobbs for the link]
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The New York of Our Dreams
Three of the films Ms. Comden and Mr. Green wrote -- "On the Town" (1949), "The Band Wagon" (1953) and "Auntie Mame" (1958) -- will be featured in "A Wonderful Town: New York in Film," a series beginning on Saturday at the Museum of Modern Art.
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Pointed out by a reader, in today's NYTimes article "Sondheim, Young and Dazzling", the writer (Stephen Holden) gives credit for the young poet's role in Evening Primrose to "Neil Patrick Barnes" rather than "Neil Patrick Harris". Doogie gets no respect.

Success for Sony by Ken Mandelbaum

Letters: Musicals on Big and Small Screens by Ken Mandelbaum

'Nevermore' as Never Before
Lou Reed ushers in a new theatrical song
cycle about kindred spirit Edgar Allan Poe by ISAAC GUZMAN

Gardner McKay, Sea Marks Playwright, Dead at 69

Rain, Snow or Shine, Denver Lion King Tix Go on Sale Nov. 25 in CO

PHOTO CALL: Encore, Encores!, for Fisher and Marshall

PHOTO CALL: The Ladies of Encores!: Murphy, Chenoweth and Ziemba

Lizzie Borden's Whacks Wane at Goodspeed Nov. 25

Eric Grode's STAGE TO SCREEN: Tape Recordings

Dracula Closes at La Jolla Playhouse Nov. 25; Broadway Follows in Fall 2002

The following headlines are from AmericanTheater Web's news section. AmericanTheater Web is part of a good, balanced diet of web consumption.

Questions for Ian McKellen on Why There Are No Childish Roles by AMY BARRETT

Rocky Mountain News: Bornstein: Ticket broker -- 'Lion King' not the rage

Rocky Mountain News: 'Lion King' puts bite on DPAC
Demand for seats expected to test ticketers' mettle

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Patrick Pacheco of Newsday reports that DRACULA will not be coming to NY this season and other updates.

Newsday also has an interview with Tim Curry, the New Scrooge in Town.
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Retro Musical Revue Deserves Encores! by Clive Barnes
As Julian Marsh puts it in the musical "42nd Street": "Musical comedy - the two most beautiful words in the English language."
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TBA - 50 Words

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TBA - Billy Elliot

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TBA - Don Juan DeMarco [New Line]

TBA - Dreamgirls [Creative Battery]

TBA - Duet

TBA - Equus

TBA - Ever After [Adam Epstein]

TBA - Fallen Angels (Shubert) [Kenwright]

TBA - Farragut North [Richards]

TBA - Father of the Bride

TBA - The Female Of The Species (TBA)

TBA - Fool For Love (AA) [Roundabout]

TBA - Girl Group Time Travelers

TBA - Golden Boy

TBA - Harmony [Guiles, Karslake, Smith, Fishman]

TBA - Hitchcock Blonde

TBA - The Importance Of Being Earnest

TBA - Jerry Springer: The Opera! [Thoday, McKeown]

TBA - Jesus Hopped The 'A' Train (Circle)

TBA - Josephine [Waissman]

TBA - Leap of Faith

TBA - A Little Princess [Ettinger, Dodger]

TBA - Midnight Cowboy [MGM]

TBA - The Minstrel Show - Kander and Ebb and Stroman

TBA - Moonstruck [Pittelman, Azenberg]

TBA - Mourning Becomes Electra [Haber, Boyett]

TBA - Monsoon Wedding

TBA - The Night of the Hunter

TBA - The Opposite of Sex [Namco]

TBA - Orphans

TBA - Pal Joey [Platt]

TBA - Paper Doll

TBA - The Paris Letter

TBA - The Philadelphia Story

TBA - Peter Pan

TBA - Porgy and Bess [Frankel, Viertel, Baruch, Routh, Panter, Tulchin/Bartner]

TBA - The Adventures of Priscilla Queen of the Desert

TBA - The Princess Bride

TBA - Princesses [Lane, Comley]

TBA - Poe the Musical

TBA - Rain Man [MGM]

TBA - Robin Hood

TBA - Secondhand Lions

TBA - South Pacific

TBA - Speed-the-Plow

TBA - Stalag 17

TBA - Starry Messenger

TBA - Syncopation

TBA - A Tale Of Two Cities

TBA - Torch Song Trilogy

TBA - Turn of the Century

TBA - West Side Story

TBA - The Wall [Weinstein, Mottola, Waters]

TBA - Will Rogers Follies [Cossette]

TBA - The Wiz [Dodger]

TBA - Zanna [Dalgleish]

This list is compiled from various sources. If you have corrections to the Broadway Season, please contact us.

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