At Shakespeare in the Park, Everyday New Yorkers Will Take the Stage by Peter Libbey

For the first time, a production from Public Works, the Public Theater's participatory theater program, will be part of the free summer shows in Central Park.

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The Actors Company Theater Set to Close This Year by Peter Libbey

"Three Wise Guys" will be the final production for the Actors Company Theater.

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Curran in San Francisco Gets Go-Go's Musical Before Broadway by Peter Libbey

The Curran Theater in San Francisco will host "Head Over Heels" from April 10 to May 6 to start off the theater's first full season after being renovated.

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3 Promising Musical Theater Writers Receive $100,000 Prizes by Peter Libbey

This year's Kleban Prizes go to Alan Schmuckler, Amanda Yesnowitz, and Christian Duhamel.

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Five Festivals for the Open-Minded Theater and Dance Lover by Peter Libbey

These showcases tend to highlight the experimental and the offbeat.

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'Hamilton' Leads a Strong Week on Broadway by Peter Libbey

The 32 plays and musicals currently on Broadway brought in $35,796,213 between Dec. 18 and Dec. 24, almost $5 million more than last year.

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Gracie Gardner Wins Prize for Play With Unprintable Title by Peter Libbey

Her new play "P____ Sludge," which won the 2017 Relentless Award, tells the story of a woman who menstruates crude oil.

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Theater Professionals Can Seek Mediation in Sexual Harassment Cases by Peter Libbey

The actress Marin Ireland and the lawyer Norman Siegel announced a six-month pilot project to offer the confidential service to the theater community.

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'The Season of Womyn' Is Coming to the Flea Theater by Peter Libbey

The nonprofit theater in TriBeCa will offer three world premieres in its coming season, starting with a new play by Steph Del Rosso on Jan. 22.

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Celebrating Barbara Cook's Life With Songs and Stories by Peter Libbey

"A Tribute to Barbara Cook" will honor her life and work with a night of songs, stories and speeches on Dec. 18. Ms. Cook died this year at age 89.

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Israel Horovitz Plays Canceled After Sexual Misconduct Accusations by Peter Libbey

Two theaters pulled plays from their schedules after The New York Times reported the accusations of nine women.

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Bruce Springsteen's Tenure on Broadway Has Been Extended by Peter Libbey

The singer's sold-out solo show, "Springsteen on Broadway," was extended from Feb. 28 through June 30, 2018.

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'The Boys in the Band' Is Bound for Broadway at 50 by Peter Libbey

A landmark play about gay life returns to the stage, this time on Broadway.

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Rock, Reminiscence and Sci-Fi Will Be Part of Under the Radar Festival by Peter Libbey

The January event is notable for introducing works outside the theatrical mainstream.

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Rosie O'Donnell Joins Cast of David Rabe Play by Peter Libbey

She will perform alongside Ed Harris, Amy Madigan and F. Murray Abraham in the New Group production of "Good for Otto."

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Stratford Festival in Ontario Gets Record Donation by Peter Libbey

The pledge of 10 million Canadian dollars, or about $7.8 million, is intended to help pay for a new theater space for the annual festival.

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LuPone Surgery Forces 'War Paint' to Announce Early Closing by Peter Libbey

The musical, about dueling cosmetics executives, will wrap up on Nov. 5.

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