2,163 stories by "Mark Kennedy"
A stuntman who claims he suffered a concussion, whiplash and two holes in his knees while performing in Broadway's "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" has asked producers to turn over any releva…
Amy Adams, who played a princess in the film "Enchanted," will be returning to fairy tales this summer, starring opposite Cinderella and a witch.
NEW YORK (AP) -- Amy Adams, who played a princess in the film "Enchanted," will be returning to fairy tales this summer, starring opposite Cinderella and a witch....
Blair Underwood's weird ride to becoming Stanley Kowalski onstage in "A Streetcar Named Desire" started four years ago with a dashed hope.
NEW YORK (AP) -- Blair Underwood's weird ride to becoming Stanley Kowalski onstage in "A Streetcar Named Desire" started four years ago with a dashed hope....
Politics, the writer Gore Vidal once reminded us, is made up of two words: "`Poli,' which is Greek for `many,' and `tics,' which are bloodsucking insects." What was implied was also true -- …
There are lots of musicals that inspire and stimulate. Only one makes you want to rush outside to buy a newspaper, join a union and hug someone from the Occupational Safety and Health Admini…
While walking out of the Neil Simon Theatre, one might be forgiven for wondering: Who knew the greatest story ever told needed this much help?
In a packed rehearsal room a few floors above the massive stage at Radio City Music Hall, 13-year-old Alyssa Casson walked to a spot in front of a panel of judges and paused, preparing to si…
NEW YORK (AP) -- In a packed rehearsal room a few floors above the massive stage at Radio City Music Hall, 13-year-old Alyssa Casson walked to a spot in front of a panel of judges and pa…
Linda Lavin knows what she'll be doing after she takes "The Lyons" to Broadway -- another Broadway show.
NEW YORK (AP) -- Linda Lavin knows what she'll be doing after she takes "The Lyons" to Broadway - another Broadway show....
A performer says he's not slinking away after he was forced to admit that he made up parts of his one-man show that looked at working conditions in Chinese factories where iPads and iPhones …
Off-Broadway performer Mike Daisey has cut questionable sections from the monologue and added a prologue explaining the controversy.
Producers announced Thursday that the Emmy Award winner will star in the play opposite Jessica Chastain.
Whenever an old warhorse of a play like "Death of a Salesman" is trotted out again onto a Broadway stage, its backers are quick to explain its relevance. It's hard to argue this time.
The Broadway production of "The Heiress" has found its father figure -- David Strathairn. Producers announced Thursday that the Emmy Award winner will star in the play opposite Jessica Chast…
NEW YORK (AP) -- The Broadway production of "The Heiress" has found its father figure - David Strathairn....
Merrimack Repertory Theatre and the University of Massachusetts Lowell will produce "Beat Generation" in the novelist's hometown.
Jack Kerouac's only full-length play will be staged for the first time this fall.
Jack Kerouac's only full-length play will be staged for the first time this fall. Merrimack Repertory Theatre and the University of Massachusetts Lowell said Monday -- on what would have bee…
In a rehearsal room below Lincoln Center Theater, seven singers have gathered around a piano, trying to nail a mash-up of two songs from the musical "Pacific Overtures."
Raven-Symone is all grown up -- and going to a convent. The former cutie from "The Cosby Show" will take over the lead part in Broadway's hit musical "Sister Act" later this month, playing a…
NEW YORK—Director Julie Taymor has hit back at her former creative partners in "Spider-Man: Turn off the Dark," arguing in court papers that she was the victim of a conspiracy to unfai…
Director Julie Taymor has hit back at her former creative partners in "Spider-Man: Turn off the Dark," arguing in court papers that she was the victim of a conspiracy to unfairly push her ou…
