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Legit scribes look to collectively negotiate contracts
ATG preps Brit slate for Gotham transfer
Jude Law and Eddie Izzard look ready for their grand returns to the New York stage.
Thesp to make N.Y. bow
Randy Harrison ("Queer as Folk") will make his Gotham stage debut in "A Letter From Ethel Kennedy" at MCC Theater.
'Graduate' entry pumps up B'way
More shows, more theatergoers, more B.O.
Musical's first major revival in Gotham to begin in October
Holiday weekend delivers healthy B.O. gain
'Producers' set to join 'Lion,' 'Mamma' atop touring biz
At the midpoint of the 2001-02 road season, it's becoming clear that the American road biz, present and future, revolves around three pillars of box office granite: "The Lion King," "Mamma Mia!" and "The Producers."
'Frasier' star to replace Ringwald on April 29
Fest sparks D.C. tourism rebound
Oliviers laud 'Lady'; 'Kate' misses kisses
"My Fair Lady" was voted the fairest musical of 2001 at the 26th annual Laurence Olivier Awards on Friday, winning three -- including best musical production -- while a competing revival of "Kiss Me, Kate," with nine nominations (the most of any show), took none.
Hoty to star in Abba musical's return
"Mamma Mia!," the musical based on the songs of Abba, will return to Los Angeles and play the Ahmanson Theatre for seven weeks beginning Sept. 17.
Foundation honors thesps, orgs in honor of 'Rent' creator
The Jonathan Larson Performing Arts Foundation presented its annual awards Thursday to five individual artists and three legit organizations. Dedicated to fostering new musical-theater creatives, org is named in honor of the late creator of "Rent."
'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.
Vampire tuners stake claims for fall bows
