On 'S.N.L.', a Law Firm With a 'Spider-Man' Specialty by Dave Itzkoff

A "Saturday Night Live" commercial parody for a law firm that focuses on clients who have been injured during performances of "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark."

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ArtsBeat: On 'S.N.L.', Legal Trouble for 'Spider-Man' by Dave Itzkoff

A "Saturday Night Live" commercial parody for a law firm that focuses on clients who have been injured during performances of "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark."

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A Hatchet Man Stands Up for 'Mad Men' by Dave Itzkoff

Dale Peck, a critic perhaps better known for not liking things, responds to Daniel Mendelsohn's recent takedown of "Mad Men" in The New York Review of Books.

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Bilbo Baggins and the 13 Dwarves: Meet the Cast of 'The Hobbit' by Dave Itzkoff

Peter Jackson did not attend a news conference where the cast members of his "Hobbit" movies were introduced, and where the actor Martin Freeman denied that the project was cursed.

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ArtsBeat: New 'American Idiot' Cast Members Include Davey Havok of AFI by Dave Itzkoff

The California punk rocker will be part of a new round of "American Idiot" cast members, including Justin Guarini, who join the production on March 1.

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New 'American Idiot' Cast Members Include Davey Havok of AFI by Dave Itzkoff

The California punk rocker will be part of a new round of "American Idiot" cast members, including Justin Guarini, who join the production on March 1.

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It's Collaboratin' Time: Spider-Man to Join the Fantastic Four by Dave Itzkoff

The Marvel Comics web slinger will become a member of the Fantastic Four - or, more precisely, join with the surviving teammates of that superhero group to form a new team - whose exploits w…

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ArtsBeat: LuPone and Colbert at Philharmonic by Dave Itzkoff

Martha Plimpton, Anika Noni Rose and Jim Walton will also join Neil Patrick Harris in the Philharmonic's production of the Stephen Sondheim musical about a bachelor, his lovers and his good …

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In Good 'Company': Patti LuPone and Stephen Colbert Join Philharmonic Production by Dave Itzkoff

Martha Plimpton, Anika Noni Rose and Jim Walton will also join Neil Patrick Harris in the Philharmonic's production of the Stephen Sondheim musical about a bachelor, his lovers and his good …

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Don't Stop Believin' (or Tourin'): 'Glee' Cast Hitting the Road Again by Dave Itzkoff

A 16-city "Glee Live! in Concert" series will begin on May 21 and conclude on June 18, and feature 13 cast members including Lea Michele, Cory Monteith, Amber Riley, Chris Colfer, Chord Over…

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Robert Sean Leonard Joining 'Born Yesterday' on Broadway by Dave Itzkoff

Mr. Leonard, a star of the Fox medical drama "House," will play Paul Verrall, the journalist tasked with educating Billie Dawn, the showgirl and galpal of the crooked mogul Harry Brock.

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ArtsBeat: Robert Sean Leonard Joining 'Born Yesterday' on Broadway by Dave Itzkoff

Mr. Leonard, a star of the Fox medical drama "House," will play Paul Verrall, the journalist tasked with educating Billie Dawn, the showgirl and galpal of the crooked mogul Harry Brock.

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ArtsBeat: 'Love Never Dies' Leads Nominations for Britain's Olivier Awards by Dave Itzkoff

Andrew Lloyd Webber's sequel to "The Phantom of the Opera" received seven nominations, including nods for best actor (Ramin Karimloo), best actress (Sierra Boggess) and best new musical.

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'Love Never Dies' Leads Nominations for Britain's Olivier Awards by Dave Itzkoff

Andrew Lloyd Webber's sequel to "The Phantom of the Opera" received seven nominations, including nods for best actor (Ramin Karimloo), best actress (Sierra Boggess) and best new musical.

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The Twitterverse Responds to the Black Eyed Peas' Halftime Show by Dave Itzkoff

They had a feeling tonight was going to be a good night. They were wrong.

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Tura Satana, Cult Actress, Is Dead by Dave Itzkoff

The actress whose authoritative presence, exotic looks and buxom frame commanded the attention of viewers of Russ Meyer's cult movie "Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!", died on Friday, her mana…

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Colbert Portrait, With Art World Input, to Be Sold at Auction by Dave Itzkoff

The painting, titled "Portrait 5, Stephen(s)," was modified by Andres Serrano and Shepard Fairey, and looked at by Frank Stella.

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Your Moment of Squeeeeeeeeal: Justin Bieber Does 'The Daily Show' by Dave Itzkoff

The floppy-haired pop singer and Jon Stewart star in their own body-switch comedy that's easily as funny as "18 Again."

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Snow Delays School Production of 'Joe Turner's Come and Gone' by Dave Itzkoff

The Waterbury Board of Education recently said the Waterbury Arts Magnet School could perform that August Wilson play, overruling a school superintendent who objected to some language in it.

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ArtsBeat: Snow Delays School Production of 'Joe Turner's Come and Gone' by Dave Itzkoff

The Waterbury Board of Education recently said the Waterbury Arts Magnet School could perform that August Wilson play, overruling a school superintendent who objected to some language in it.

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After 'Office' Hours, Amy Ryan Plans a Concert Performance by Dave Itzkoff

Ms. Ryan, the Academy and Tony Award-nominated actress, will sing a song in a concert of new works by Todd Almond at St. Mark's Church.

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ArtsBeat: After 'Office' Hours, Amy Ryan Plans a Concert Performance by Dave Itzkoff

Ms. Ryan, the Academy and Tony Award-nominated actress, will sing a song in a concert of new works by Todd Almond at St. Mark's Church.

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Syfy Spins Its Upfront Presentation Into 'Spider-Man' Performance by Dave Itzkoff

Syfy said it will hold its annual upfront presentation on at the Foxwoods Theater in Times Square, where it will be followed by a special performance of "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark."

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ArtsBeat: Syfy Spins Its Upfront Presentation Into 'Spider-Man' Performance by Dave Itzkoff

Syfy said it will hold its annual upfront presentation on at the Foxwoods Theater in Times Square, where it will be followed by a special performance of "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark."

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Stevie Wonder to Be Named to Apollo Theater's Hall of Fame by Dave Itzkoff

Mr. Wonder made his first appearance at the historic Harlem theater in 1962 as a 12-year-old member of Berry Gordy's Motown Revue.

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