Friday, November 16, 2012 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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MY ONE AND ONLY Is The Perfect Show for Marriott Lincolnshire by Michael Roberts

REVIEWED BY: RUSSELL GOELTENBODT A Gershwin musical set in the 1920’s, a fun story, great music, singing, and tap dancing, what more can anyone want for an enjoyable evening of musical the…

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Friday, November 16, 2012 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Reviews: Radiance by Zachary Stewart

Is the only thing separating a war hero from a mass murderer a profound case of national delusion? Cusi Cram asks this question in her smart and engaging new play Radiance, now being present…

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Friday, November 16, 2012 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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Kathie Lee Gifford's new musical is a 'Scandalous' sin

New musical proves the TV host shouldn't give up her day job.

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Theater Review: ‘We Are Proud to Present a Presentation,’ at Soho Rep by Charles Isherwood

“We Are Proud to Present a Presentation,” at SoHo Rep, puts the audience square in the middle of deliberations over how to put on this play.

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ArtsBeat: 'Neutral Hero' To Get Final Performances as Kitchen Regroups Post-Hurricane by Felicia R. Lee

Richard Maxwell's acclaimed play had lost its final weekend due to flooding at the theater in the Kitchen.

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Friday, November 16, 2012 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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On Stage Review: A laborious "The Good Mother" by Joseph Cervelli

Gretchen Mol is the only reason to see this pallid new show. Review will be in The Suburbanite and North Jersey Media Newspapers next week.

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Reviews: My Fair Lady by Keith Loria

Arena Stage artistic director Molly Smith has long taken a non-traditional approach to American musical classics, so it's not surprising that for her new production of My Fair Lady, Lerner a…

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BWW EXCLUSIVE SCOOP: Duncan Sheik Teases SPRING AWAKENING Movie; Filming in Spring 2013 & New Cast? by Pat Cerasaro

This afternoon I had the distinct pleasure of speaking to Tony Award-winning SPRING AWAKENING songwriter Duncan Sheik all about his staggering spate of upcoming stage projects - AMERICAN PSY…

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Anthony Rapp and John Tartaglia to Appear at Trevor NextGen's 2012 Fall Fete, 11/19 by BroadwayWorld

On Monday, November 19, 2012, join The Trevor Projects Trevor NextGen in celebrating the third annual Fall Fete supporting the organizations life-saving work for lesbian, gay, bisexual, tran…

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Emily Skinner to Replace Euan Morton in Cabaret Performances at Signature Theatre, Jan 9-12 by BroadwayWorld

Euan Morton, who was originally scheduled to bring his solo cabaret act to Signature Theatre in Arlington, has cancelled his appearance due to another commitment at Yale Repertory Theatre. T…

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Passion is missing in San Francisco Ballet’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’ by Sarah Kaufman

Life starts early in the Verona of “Romeo and Juliet,” which the San Francisco Ballet launched Thursday at the Kennedy Center Opera House. As dawn rises over the Italian city’s busy pu…

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Friday, November 16, 2012 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Exclusive! Behind the Fairy Tale: A Fresh Spin on the Story of Cinderella by Broadway.com

Laura Osnes and co-stars discuss Douglas Carter Beane’s "snappy, fast and funny" new script for Cinderella. Find out exactly what to expect from this new take on the cla…

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Theater Review: Charisma Nearly Overcomes Camp in Scandalous

Carolee Carmello is a disproportionate force in this hokey bio-musical with lyrics by Kathie Lee Gifford (!).-- Delivered by Feed43 service

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Shakespeare's sisters force their way into the Bard's boys' club

Beneath Lincoln's Inn in Holborn, poor old William Prynne must be turning in his grave. In 1633, the Puritan lawyer wrote a 1,000 page pamphlet called Histriomastix: The Player's Scourge, ar…

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A chance for dads to make a move

Whether he favours the Funky Chicken, the “Elvis” or freestyle, no one dances quite like a dad. For offspring, the usual response is to cringe, but a new project invites us to celebrate …

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Must see: People, NT: Lyttelton, London SE1

Questions about the purpose of preservation are raised in Alan Bennett's highly entertaining new play, which takes an outrageously funny swipe at the National Trust.

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Friday, November 16, 2012 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Kathie Lee Gifford Takes Evangelism To Broadway

Kathie Lee Gifford is best-known to millions of people as the perky morning TV host, who spent years paired with Regis Philbin and is now on the Today show. But Gifford has written the scrip…

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Theater Review: ‘Donka: A Letter to Chekhov,’ by Daniele Finzi Pasca, at BAM by Charles Isherwood

“Donka: A Letter to Chekhov,” at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, is a theatrical curio that might have made Chekhov smile. But that may be the only real relationship it has with that grea…

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Not so heavenly reviews for new musical Scandalous–Review Round-Up by Loganne

Scandalous Review Round-Up Following suite with recent trend of heavenly musicals (Leap of Faith, Godspell, Jesus Christ Superstar, Sister Act, The Book of Mormon), Scandalous, with book and…

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Review: Will You Stand Up? (Erasing the Distance) by Scotty Zacher

Communal catharsis of this ilk moves beyond theatre and into an exercise in empathy. Thanks to the powerful performances of the troupe, Will You Stand Up presents a visceral look at the terr…

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Russell Crowe Enlists Alan Doyle & Les Miserables Co-Star Samantha Barks for Joe's Pub Concert by Marc Snetiker

Following in the footsteps of his Les Miserables co-star Anne Hathaway, Oscar-winning Aussie actor Russell Crowe will make his Joe’s Pub debut in an intimate one-night-only concert on …

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Paul Rudd Makes People Puke, Anne Hathaway Grosses Us Out and More Lessons of the Week by Ryan Gilbert

Yeah, the world might be focused on James Bond and General Petraeus mixing business and pleasure, but let's get to the really important stuff and look at the 10 lessons learned this week…

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John C. McGinley & Richard Schiff Discuss the Onstage 'Knife Fights' Going Down at Glengarry Glen Ross by Josh Ferri

Glengarry Glen Ross stars John C. McGinley and Richard Schiff dropped by Good Day New York on November 16 to discuss the pressures of performing alongside the legendary Al Pac…

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Thumbs Up! Get Your Kicks While You Can with The Performers' Priceless Performances by Josh Ferri

The Broadway sex farce The Performers may be a two-pump-chump, closing just days after it opened, but that doesn’t mean we didn’t leave completely satisfied. The new pl…

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Sebastian La Cause on the 'Fun' of Playing a Porn Star and Stripping Down for Season Two of Hustling by Michael Mellini

The temperature may be dropping in New York, but things are only heating up for Broadway veteran Sebastian La Cause as the second season of his steamy web series Hustling begins its run. La …

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Review: Constellations by Jake Orr

What if there were an infinite number of outcomes for our lives, where every action and moment realigned us subtly but indefinitely. Nick Payne’s Constellations first appeared at the …

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Itzhak Perlman’s love of the violin led him from Tel Aviv to Roy Thomson Hall by Richard Ouzounian

Famed violinist Itzhak Perlman talks about the road to his Nov. 18 appearance at Roy Thomson Hall.

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Ian McKellen: There Will Be No More Actors Like Myself

The Telegraph (UK) 11/16/12

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BWW TV: Signature Theatre's THE PIANO LESSON - Highlights! by BroadwayWorld TV

Signature Theatre presents The Piano Lesson by August Wilson and directed by Tony Award winner Ruben Santiago-Hudson. The production runs through December 16 and opens November 18 in The Ire…

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Broadway and Cabaret Stars Join 2012 Musical Fundraiser for The Actors Temple, 11/26 by BroadwayWorld

The Best of Broadway amp Cabaret will come out in support of the Actors' Temple, est. 1917 on Monday, November 26, 2012 at 645 PM. The Third Annual Concert will take place at the Temple, 339…

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Russell Crowe to Make Joe's Pub Debut with Alan Doyle and Samantha Barks, Dec 8 by BroadwayWorld

Les Miserables film star Russell Crowe will make his Joe's Pub debut in a one-night-only Indoor Garden Party concert on December 8, featuring Alan Doyle and Les Mis co-star Samantha Barks. T…

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R-S offers workshop on theatrical auditions

The program introduces a monthly series on theater. 

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'We Are Proud to Present a Presentation...' Rocks Soho Rep

Playwright Jackie Sibblies Drury, director Eric Ting, and an ensemble of six actors start with a simple premise—a theater troupe gathering in a rehearsal studio to create a play about …

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Friday, November 16, 2012 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Fuse Concert Review: Kirill Gerstein and the Boston Symphony Orchestra/Thomas Adés by Arts Fuse Editor

With "In Seven Days," Thomas Adés seems to have developed a musical language that’s complex yet not forbidding: there’s no sense that his music is weighed down by expectations of the pa…

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Interview: Karen Olivo on the Playground of Murder Ballad by Sarah Moore

Karen Olivo has been getting into a bar fight eight times a week at New York City Center. The actress, who won a Tony Award for her fiery performance as Anita in the 2009 Broadway revival of…

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The Afternoon Report, Friday, November 16, 2012 by Boneau/Bryan-Brown

Brought to you by Boneau/Bryan-Brown Friday, November 16, 2012 Today’s Tweets: click on hyperlinked items for more information #MURDERBALLAD with John Ellison Conlee, @Rebeccasername, @Ka…

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Flashdance Stars Emily Padgett, Rachelle Rak and Matthew Hydzik Give a Sneak Peek at Their Awesome '80s Moves by Jesse North

The stars of the national tour of Flashdance show off their fiercest '80s dance moves and talk about bringing the iconic movie to the stage. Get the scoop on this hot new musical.

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Anniversary Special! Learn Six Surprising Facts About Broadway’s Most Magical Nanny, Mary Poppins by Josh Ferri

The West End smash Mary Poppins first flew onto Broadway on November 6, 2012, and it's been a "jolly holiday" ever since. Based on the books by P. L. Travers and the Oscar-winn…

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Loretta Swit on November Yankee and NoHo by Julio Martinez

Loretta Swit of M*A*S*H fame teams with Harry Hamlin in Joshua Ravetch's One November Yankee, opening tonight at NoHo Arts Center. They play siblings who have survived a plane crash. READ MO…

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BWW Exclusive STAGE ART - SCANDALOUS by BroadwayWorld

This week - it's all about Scandalous Featuring book and lyrics by Kathie Lee Gifford and music by David Pomeranz and David Friedman, Scandalous began performances at Broadway's Neil Simon T…

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Kristin Chenoweth, Darren Criss, Andrew Rannells and More Join TREVOR LIVE, Honoring Katy Perry, Dec 2 by BroadwayWorld

On Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, The Trevor Project will present its annual benefit event, Trevor Live presented by Audi of America and Wells Fargo and directed by celebrated director, producer and …

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5th Annual Curtains Up for a Cure Broadway Concert Event Set for Playwrights Horizons, Dec 3 by BroadwayWorld

The Huntington's Disease Society of America's annual Curtains Up For A Cure, produced by Broadway actress Meredith Patterson and hosted by Lance Rubin, will be presented December 3rd at Play…

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BroadwayGirlNYC: The Performers by BroadwayGirlNYC

The Performers starring Cheyenne Jackson, Henry Winkler, Alicia Silverstone, Ari Graynor, Daniel Breaker, and Jenni Barber will close on Sunday night, November 18, after 23 previews and on…

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ONCE's John Tiffany and Stephen Hoggett Win SDCF's 2012 Callaway Award by BroadwayWorld

On November 15th, the winners of the Stage Directors and Choreographers' Joseph A. Callaway award were announced at an intimate presentation at the SDC offices, attended by most of the final…

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A CHRISTMAS STORY BLOG: Being Ralphie is a Lot of Fun by Guest Blogger: A Christmas Story

Being Ralphie is a lot of fun. Today my mom was taking a picture of me in front of the poster of me in the pink bunny suit at the entrance to the theater, and someone walking by said to my …

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Stephen Colbert Calls Out Charles Dickens Over The Second City's A CHRISTMAS CAROL: TWIST YOUR DICKENS! in LA by BroadwayWorld

Noted television personality, author and political gadfly Stephen Colbert has an issue with Charles Dickens over The Second Citys A Christmas Carol Twist Your Dickens The two writers of the …

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Grateful Dead foundation donates to New Line Theatre

Foundation supports creative efforts in the arts, sciences and education. 

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Endangered Wolf Center offers a chance to observe wild dog motherhood

One first-time-mother African painted dog + 10 (or so) pups = appealing watching.

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PHOTO CALL: Brian d’Arcy James, Kate Baldwin and Cast Celebrate Giant on Opening Night by Matthew Blank

Edna Ferber's 1952 novel Giant, capturing a moment in American history as the landscape of Texas changed from open cattle country to a skyline studded with oil derricks, is transformed i…

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THE SCREENING ROOM: Looking Back at Merrily We Roll Along (Video) by Playbill Staff

Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's Merrily We Roll Along opened its 16-performance run on Nov. 16, 1981. The original cast included Jason Alexander, Tonya Pinkins and Lonny Price.

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Tony Winner Lillias White and "American Idol" Singer David Hernandez Set for A Broadway Christmas Cabaret by Michael Gioia

Chris Isaacson will present Upright Cabaret's A Broadway Christmas, starring Tony Award winner Lillias White, beginning Dec. 11 at Hollywood's Catalina Jazz Club.

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CHART TOPPERS: Top-Grossing Broadway Productions, Week of Nov. 5-11 by Judy Samelson

Here are the top-grossing Broadway productions for the week of Nov. 5-11, 2012, as reported by The Broadway League.

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Off-Broadway's Murder Ballad, With John Ellison Conlee, Karen Olivo, Will Swenson, Rebecca Naomi Jones, Extends by Michael Gioia and Kenneth Jones

Manhattan Theatre Club's production of Julia Jordan and Juliana Nash's Murder Ballad, a new rock musical starring John Ellison Conlee, Rebecca Naomi Jones, 
Karen Oli…

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***WIN TWO FREE TICKETS TO Clifford Odets' Golden Boy on Broadway HERE! *** FREE TICKETS ON THIS BLOG! by Yvonne Korshak

*** WIN TWO FREE TICKETS FOR CLIFFORD ODETS' GOLDEN BOY! *** AT LINCOLN CENTER THEATER AT THE BELASCO THEATER ON BROADWAY Here's how to win: • 1. Write in comment box of this blog your answ…

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Where's the Scandal? by Linda

Photo credit: Jeremy DanielThe most Scandalous thing about Scandalous is how dull it is. Aimee Semple McPherson had an interesting life, but you only get glimpses of it here.The talented Car…

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OBSESSED!: Brian Stokes Mitchell Enters “The Twilight Zone”

Broadway’s Brian Stokes Mitchell — star of Kiss Me, Kate, Ragtime and Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown — joins Seth in studio to chat about his latest CD “Simply Broadway…

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MTC’s MURDER BALLAD Announces Two Week Extension at The Studio at Stage II by Boneau/Bryan-Brown

Manhattan Theatre Club is pleased to announce that MURDER BALLAD, the new musical by Julia Jordan and Juliana Nash, directed by Trip Cullman, that opened to glowing reviews last night is ext…

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Friday, November 16, 2012 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Laughing in the storm

Comics don't shy from superstorm Sandy.

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FEMA After Sandy by Laurie Baskin

FEMA included performing arts organizations as eligible for disaster relief at the time of the San Francisco earthquake (1989) and American Conservatory Theater was able to access relief fun…

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‘San Francisco Ballet Program B’ by Breena Siegel by Breena Siegel

San Francisco Ballet, the oldest professional ballet company in the country, wins hearts over with their classical version of Romeo & Juliet. The age-old story is set again the backdrop …

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CBS Cancels New Comedy Partners, Starring Michael Urie by Caroline Slason

CBS has cancelled its freshman sitcom Partners, according to Deadline.com. The Michael Urie-led comedy, which premiered in September, has been pulled from CBS' Monday night line-up after…

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Praise Be! Carolee Carmello, Kathie Lee Gifford and the Stars of Scandalous 'Stand Up' on Opening Night by Ryan Gilbert

Kathie Lee Gifford's new musical Scandalous had a rapturous opening with stars Carolee Carmello, George Hearn, Roz Ryan and the rest of the cast testifying about the …

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Carolee Carmello, Kathie Lee Gifford and More Celebrate Scandalous’ Heavenly Broadway Opening by Broadway.com

The new musical Scandalous, starring Tony nominee Carolee Carmello, Broadway belter Roz Ryan and Tony winner George Hearn, opened at Broadway’s Neil Simon Theatre on November 15, …

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Meet Gretchen Mol & the Cast of the New Off-Broadway Thriller The Good Mother by Broadway.com

The Good Mother is chilling off-Broadway audiences at the Acorn Theatre, starring Gretchen Mol, Darren Goldstein and more. Broadway.com headed behind the scenes to chat with the cast of the …

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CELEBRITY CHARADES 2012 Will Now Take Place January 14, 2013 by BroadwayWorld

Labyrinth Theater Company Co-Artistic Directors Stephen Adly Guirgis, Mimi ODonnell, Yul Vzquez and Managing Director, Danny Feldman, the award-winning, downtown ensemble, announced today th…

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Breaking News: Alex Timbers to Helm Philip Barry's THE PHILADELPHIA STORY on Broadway, Fall 2013 by BroadwayWorld

Roundabout Theatre Company has just announced a new Broadway production of The Philadelphia Story, a comedy by Philip Barry, directed by two-time Tony Award nominee Alex Timbers.

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Win Tickets to SPRING AWAKENING?s Duncan Sheik live in NYC on 11/23! by Contests

BroadwayWorld invites you to enter for a chance to win a pair of tickets to Duncan Sheik live in Concert on Friday November 23 with special guests Courrier amp Alpha Rev at Gramercy Theatre …

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GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS Announces Three Additional December Performances by BroadwayWorld

Earlier this month the producers of GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS have just announced that three additional performances would be added to the productions December performance schedule to accommodate …

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THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: November 10-16 by BroadwayWorld

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK Broadway welcomes three new shows, MATILDA picks its leading leadies, Rob McClure gets a place on the wall at Sardi's, and so much more

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Music review: Spectacular, idiomatic Tchaikovsky from the SLSO

In their SLSO debuts, Boreyko and Gluzman dazzle.

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Little Red Riding Hood, With Ashley Brooke and David Lind, Will Play Mornings at Circle in the Square by Michael Gioia

The Circle in the Square Theatre School will present Little Red Riding Hood, a children's musical performed by CITSTS alumni, Nov. 26-30 at Broadway's Circle in the Square Theatre.

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Alex Timbers Will Direct The Philadelphia Story on Broadway by Kenneth Jones

Roundabout Theatre Company will produce a new Broadway production of Philip Barry's comedy of class, manners and marriage, The Philadelphia Story, directed by two-time Tony Award nominee…

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PLAYBILL ON OPENING NIGHT: Scandalous; Saint Carolee by Harry Haun

Meet the first-nighters at the opening of the new musical Scandalous: The Life and Trials of Aimee Semple McPherson.

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Friday, November 16, 2012 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Broadway News Review | Week of November 9 – November 16 by Broadway's Best Shows

Having trouble keeping up with all the Broadway Buzz? Streamline your Broadway news to the most popular articles each week with our new ‘Broadway News Review.’ Incorporating last…

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“You For Me For You” at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company by Amanda Gunther by Amanda Gunther

Working well into their 33rd season entitled My Roots My Revolutions, Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company presents the world premier of Mia Chung’s You For Me For You. A gripping drama with com…

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Theater News: Alex Timbers to Direct Roundabout's Broadway Revival of The Philadelphia Story in Fall 2013 by Brian Scott Lipton

Tony Award nominee Alex Timbers will direct a new Broadway production of Philip Barry's The Philadelphia Story to play the Roundabout Theatre Company's American Airlines Theatre in Fall 2013…

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Surprise! Ed Asner Celebrates His 83rd Birthday with Paul Rudd & the Cast of Grace by Lindsay Champion

Legendary stage and screen curmudgeon Ed Asner had nothing to complain about on November 15, when his Grace co-stars Paul Rudd, Michael Shannon and Kate Arrington presented him with a specia…

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Go on a Koreatown Lunch Date with Chaplin Star Erin Mackey & Her Broadway Bestie Jessica Stone by Lindsay Champion

How many people can say they met their best friend aboard a luxury cruise liner? Before Erin Mackey took the stage as Charlie Chaplin’s wife in Chaplin, she spent a year aboard th…

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Nice Work’s Matthew Broderick to Host Williamstown Theatre Festival Benefit by Lindsay Champion

Nice Work If You Can Get It star Matthew Broderick will serve as the host of the Williamstown Theatre Festival’s 2012 benefit. As previously announced, the evening will feature perform…

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Watch Grace Star Paul Rudd Hit the Showers with Tina Fey in Admission Trailer by Lindsay Champion

Paul Rudd fans can get a peek at the stage and screen hunk in his boxers in the Broadway comedy Grace, and now he’s taking it all off with Tina Fey in the new movie Admission. In …

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Alex Timbers to Direct Broadway Revival of The Philadelphia Story in Fall 2013 by Marc Snetiker

Roundabout Theatre Company will present a Broadway revival of Philip Barry’s 1939 comedy The Philadelphia Story during the fall of 2013. Directed by two-time Tony nominee Alex Tim…

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After King Lear: The Serpent’s Tooth by Laura Turner

Power, ambition and control: the King Lear sequel that's tackling today's world in a collaboration between the Almeida and Talawa Theatre Company.

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The Sacredness and the Foolishness of Coarse Acting by Paul Plunkett

Paul Plunkett, a co-founder of Sacred Fools Theater, recalls the origins of the company's name and then considers where Michael Green's The Coarse Acting Show, which he's currently directing…

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Photo Flash: Anne Hathaway Visits EMOTIONAL CREATURE by BroadwayWorld

Emotional Creature, the new play written by Tony Award-winning playwright, performer, activist, and The Vagina Monologues author Eve Ensler, gets a New York premiere this fall. Directed by O…

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Tyne Daly, Norm Lewis, Lea Salonga to Lead RAGTIME Concert at Lincoln Center, 2/18 by BroadwayWorld

Manhattan Concert Productions has just announced Tyne Daly as Emma Goldman, Norm Lewis as Coalhouse Walker Jr., and Lea Salonga as Mother to appear in the upcoming concert performance of RAG…

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BWW TV: Behind the Scenes for Opening Night of SCANDALOUS - Carolee Carmello, George Hearn, Kathie Lee Gifford and More! by BroadwayWorld TV

Featuring book and lyrics by Kathie Lee Gifford and music by David Pomeranz and David Friedman, Scandalousbegan performances at Broadway's Neil Simon Theatre on October 13, 2012 and opened l…

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Patti LuPone, Mystery of Edwin Drood, Scandalous and More Added to Playbill Vault, Week Ending Nov. 17 by Andrew Gans

When the Playbill Vault launched in December 2011, it included information on over 10,000 shows and 120,000 actors, creative teams and crew members who have worked or are currently working o…

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Sandy, snow, then show by Peter D. Kramer

The show goes on this weekend (From left, Bryant Lo and Sayeel Alam rehearse scenes from Scarsdale High School’s production of Guys and Dolls at Scarsdale High School Auditorium on Nov…

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Friday, November 16, 2012 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Governor, Theater Leaders Gather To Celebrate Funding by Frank Rizzo

There was some gathering of more than 80 folks Wednesday at Hartford Stage , bringing together the leadership of six producing theaters with the governor and other state honchos.

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TheaterMania U: Tips for Performing Shakespeare by Venk Potula

To those of you who follow my posts, I want to apologize in advance. In this entry, I shift my focus from my usual film aspect and write about a specific theater experience I had recently an…

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Tickets on Sale for Glow in the Dark Dance Extravaganza iLuminate: Artists of Light by Broadway.com

Tickets are now on sale for iLuminate: Artists of Light, which begins performance at off-Brodway's Duke on 42nd Street on November 23. Directed by Miral Kotb, the unconventional theater …

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It’s an Electrifying Opening Night For Gretchen Mol, Darren Goldstein & the Cast of The Good Mother by Lindsay Champion

Boardwalk Empire star Gretchen Mol, Darren Goldstein and Mark Blum are sending chills up the spines of off-Broadway audiences in The Good Mother, and on November 15, the cast celebrated thei…

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It’s a Rootin’, Tootin’ Opening Night for the Big Country Musical Giant by Marc Snetiker

The stars were most certainly big and bright deep in the heart of the sweeping new musical Giant, which tells the panoramic tale of a cattleranching couple (Brian d'Arcy James and Kate B…

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Theatre Uncut, Young Vic, London

Shoestring mini-dramas laced with haunting songs examine the consequences of ordinary people speaking out or taking action, writes Sarah Hemming

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Sweet Smell of Success, Arcola Theatre, London

Director Mehmet Ergen rightly finds as deep a vein of cynicism in this story of media abuse as in ‘Chicago’, writes Ian Shuttlesworth

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CBS Cancels Freshman Comedy PARTNERS, Starring Michael Urie by TV News Desk

Deadline reports that CBS has cancelled its freshman comedy series PARTNERS. The show, starring David Krumholtz and Michael Urie, will be taken from its time slot immediately and replaced by…

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Photo Flash: GRACE Cast Celebrates Ed Asner's Birthday! by BroadwayWorld

Craig Wright's Grace, starring Paul Rudd and Academy Award nominee Michael Shannon, with Kate Arrington and seven-time Emmy Award-winner Ed Asner, opened on October 4, 2012 at Broadway's Cor…

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PHOTO ARCHIVE: "Hey, Old Friend!" Looking Back at Merrily We Roll Along by Matthew Blank

The original Broadway production of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's Merrily We Roll Along officially opened on Nov. 16, 1981. Here, we take a look back at that Merrily, some subsequ…

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PLAYBILL THEATRE WEEK IN REVIEW, Nov. 10-16: Scandalous, The Performers, Edwin Drood and Giant Open by Robert Simonson

With Thanksgiving, and all its attendant preparations, coming up next week, the New York theatre got a handful of openings out of the way this week. And, yes, some of them were turkeys. (Sor…

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Casting Announced for Reading of Vatican Falls by Andrew Gans

Theatre for the New City will present a reading of Frank J. Avella's Vatican Falls, a play "set against the backdrop of the Catholic sex abuse scandal," Dec. 3 at 7 PM.

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‘Six Characters in Search of an Author’ at WSC Avant Bard by Francine Schwartz by Francine Schwartz

Nobel Prize-winning playwright Luigi Pirandello’s Six Characters in Search of an Author opened WSC Avant Bard’s new season. The theatre is located in the Arisphere, in downtown Roslyn &#…

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Too many a fond fool serves mad jealousy by Chris Jones

In William Shakespeare's "Othello," an important general finds himself the victim of a little scheme, concocted by a disgruntled subordinate, to bring him down by making him jealous. It's a …

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Mercury Theater will make its own musicals

The Mercury Theater is slated to announce Friday that it will become an Equity-affiliated commercial theater, producing a four-show subscription series of musicals.

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Friday, November 16, 2012 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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News: Strictly Come Dancing stars join cruises for 2013 by Nicola Merrifield

Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood is set to appear on board cruise voyages next year as part of a series of themed sailings. The television personality will be joined by profes…

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Theater News: THEATERMANIA EXCLUSIVE: Julie Andrews, Audra McDonald, David Hyde Pierce Join PBS for Great Performances Special by Brian Scott Lipton

Stage legend and Oscar winner Julie Andrews (The Sound of Music), five-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald (The Gershwins' Porgy

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Theater News: Once's John Tiffany and Steven Hoggett Win Callaway Awards by Bethany Rickwald

The Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation has announced that Once director John Tiffany and choreographer Steven Hoggett are the winners of the 2012 Joe A. Callaway Awards, which rec…

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Photo Flash: Birthday Bash: Ed Asner Turns "38" On Stage at Broadway's Grace by Tristan Fuge

On Thursday, November 15, the company of Broadway's Grace celebrated star Ed Asner's 83rd birthday. (Asner noted the numbers on the cake were "reversed." It's tough approaching 40.) Fri

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Special Report: Smash Drops a Bombshell on 45th Street by Editorial Staff

This afternoon, Smash cast members Christian Borle, Debra Messing, and Anjelica Huston filmed a scene from the drama's upcoming second season outside of Broadway's Lyceum Theatre (which is d…

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Lea Salonga, Norm Lewis & Tyne Daly to Headline Ragtime Concert by Lindsay Champion

Tony winners Lea Salonga and Tyne Daly and Tony nominee Norm Lewis will star in a concert performance of Ragtime at Lincoln Center’s Avery Fisher Hall. Helmed by Bare director Stafford…

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London Concert The Night of 1000 Stars to Celebrate the Work of Hal Prince by Caroline Slason

London stage stars will come together to salute famed director Hal Prince at The Night of 1000 Stars. The special concert event will take place on May 5 at the Royal Albert Hall, with p…

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Michael Shannon Weighs in on Grace's Notorious Vomit Incident on Good Day NY by Lindsay Champion

Grace star Michael Shannon had a “perplexing” night on November 14, when a theatergoer seated in the balcony vomited onto audience members in the orchestra section below! Shannon…

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Current 2012-2013 Winter Broadway Tours & What To See by Broadway Reviewed

TweetThere are a ton of amazing shows touring right now and what’s nice about the touring broadway casts is that you don’t have to wait in line in the cold at the TKTs counter in…

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Did Out-Of-Touch Critics Close A London Show?

The Guardian (UK) 11/16/12

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Photo Coverage: MURDER BALLAD's Opening Night Party! by Walter McBride

Check out photos from the opening night party below

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Photo Flashback: MARY POPPINS Celebrates 6 Years on Broadway! by BroadwayWorld

MARY POPPINS celebrates its sixth anniversary today, November 16, 2012. It began previews at the New Amsterdam Theatre 214 West 42nd Street on October 14, 2006 before officially opening on N…

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Photo Coverage: SCANDALOUS' Opening Night Arrivals! by Walter McBride

Featuring book and lyrics by Kathie Lee Gifford and music by David Pomeranz and David Friedman, Scandalous began performances at Broadway's Neil Simon Theatre on October 13, 2012 and opened …

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Postcards from beyond the edge by Thomas Garvey

One of the remarkable Sandglass puppets.Last weekend the Charlestown Working Theater, which has earned a local reputation for taking surprising theatrical risks, presented the premiere of &n…

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"Great Performances" Special, With Julie Andrews, Audra McDonald, David Hyde Pierce and More, Will Air in 2013 by Michael Gioia

Oscar winner Julie Andrews (Victor/Victoria) and Tony Award winners Audra McDonald (The Gershwins' Porgy & Bess) and David Hyde Pierce (Curtains) were among the artists who took part…

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John Tiffany and Steven Hoggett Are Callaway Award Winners for Their Once Work by Kenneth Jones

The Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF) announced on Nov. 15 that director John Tiffany and choreographer Steven Hoggett are winners of the Joe A. Callaway Awards for excell…

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Lea Salonga, Norm Lewis and Tyne Daly Set for Avery Fisher Hall Concert of Ragtime by Adam Hetrick

Tony Award winners Lea Salonga and Tyne Daly and Tony nominee Norm Lewis will populate the Manhattan Concert Productions concert staging of the Tony-winning Lynn Ahrens-Stephen Flaherty-Terr…

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100 Historic Playbill Covers Added to Playbill Vault by Playbill Staff

The Playbill Vault introduces 100 historic Playbill covers into the archives.

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PHOTO CALL: John Ellison Conlee, Karen Olivo, Will Swenson, Rebecca Naomi Jones Open in MTC's Murder Ballad by Matthew Blank

Manhattan Theatre Club's Murder Ballad, a new rock musical that launches the company's new Studio at Stage II Harold and Mimi Steinberg New Play Series, opened Nov. 15 following prev…

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Friday, November 16, 2012 at noon (Broadway Time)
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‘Mary Poppins’ Celebrates 6th Anniversary On Broadway by Broadway's Best Shows

Mary Poppins, Broadway’s perfectly magical musical, celebrates its sixth anniversary on Friday, November 16, 2012. It began previews at the New Amsterdam Theatre on October 14, 2006 …

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The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart by Tim Treanor

Jean-Paul Sartre said that Hell was other people. He didn’t know the half of it. For what Hell could be fresher than a pub full of academics with the teensy-weensy specialty of Scottish bo…

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Sources: "Damn Yankees" Coming Back To Great White Way

The musical "Damn Yankees" is coming back to Broadway and will likely debut next fall, sources exclusively tell NY1.

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TheaterMania U: How to Prepare a BFA Audition by Gianfranco Lentini

This week marks the most important week thus far for sophomores at Hofstra University: BFA Audition Week. About twenty performance and production BFA candidates rushed to and fro silently mo…

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Theater News: Award Winners Tyne Daly, Norm Lewis, Lea Salonga Set for One-Night-Only Ragtime Concert by Bethany Rickwald

Manhattan Concert Productions has announced preliminary casting for their concert performance of Stephen Flaherty, Lynn Aherns, and Terrence McNally's Tony Award-winning musical Ragtime, to …

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‘Priscilla Queen of the Desert’ Heading Out for U.K. Tour by David Rogers

An upcoming U.K. tour of “Priscilla Queen of the Desert” will open February 9, 2013 at the Manchester Opera House. Jason Donovan, Graham Weaver and Richard Grieve will star in this touri…

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Broadway Shuns Porn as ‘The Performers’ Closes Days After Opening by David Rogers

After opening to mostly harsh reviews, “The Performers,” a Broadway play based in the Adult Film Industry will close on Sunday, November 18, after only seven regular performances. The pl…

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Interview: WOS TV: Talking Constellations with Rafe Spall & Sally Hawkins

Nick Payne's acclaimed new play Constellations has transferred from the Royal Court Upstairs to the West End's Duke of York's Theatre, where it opens tonight (16 November 2012, previews from…

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Watch Dead Accounts Star Katie Holmes Play Charades and Tease a Dawson’s Creek Reunion on Jimmy Fallon by Marc Snetiker

While promoting her new comedy Dead Accounts, Katie Holmes stopped by Late Night with Jimmy Fallon on November 15 for a friendly conversation with the talk show funnyman about sneaking …

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Musical Adaptation of Southern Murder Mystery Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil Eyes Broadway by Marc Snetiker

Driving Miss Daisy playwright Alfred Uhry has his sights set on another popular Southern story. Uhry will pen the book for a musical adaptation of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evi…

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Grease Is the Word! Did Glee’s Latest Episode Make the Grade? by Josh Ferri

Grease was the word at McKinley High on the November 8 episode “Glease” as the New Directions kids performed the iconic high school musical. In this extra theater-centric episode…

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Patrick Stewart, Julie Walters & More to Toast 60th Anniversary of West End Thriller The Mousetrap by Lindsay Champion

A slew of stage stars are lining up to celebrate 60 years of murderous fun on the West End! Patrick Stewart will join Harry Potter’s Julie Walters, Downton Abbey stars Iain Glen and Hu…

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Paul Nicholas Joins Betty Buckley in West End Premiere of Dear World by Marc Snetiker

English actor Paul Nicholas will join previously announced star Betty Buckley in the U.K. premiere production of Dear World, the 1969 musical featuring music and lyrics by Jerry Herman and a…

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Suranne Jones to Star in 20th Anniversary Production of Beautiful Thing by Marc Snetiker

British TV star Suranne Jones will lead a new production of Jonathan Harvey’s Beautiful Thing, which will commemorate the play’s 20th anniversary. Nikolai Foster will direct the …

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“Giant” Sings, “The Performers” Swings & More Theater News by Tommizer

The circle of life isn’t just a lyric sung while Julie Taymor puppets circle The Lion King; it’s the natural progression on Broadway. In this theater news round-up, we celebrate …

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Sunday – Hollywood Master Chorale presents “Sweet was the Song” by Pauline Adamek

The holidays are a time when we tend to dust off traditions we have long loved as we begin preparations to celebrate the season. But sometimes it’s good to mix it up a little bit, too, as …

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Theater review: Fleet dialog, nimble acting in post-wartime "Time Stands Still" by Lisa Kennedy

Playwright Donald Margulies has a gift for authentic gab. This talent served his Pulitzer Prize-winning marital drama, "Dinner With Friends," well.

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Giant

Legit Reviews||Off Broadway: While not yet quite ready for the presumably hoped-for jump uptown, this engrossing musical is already pretty swell.

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Photo Coverage: MURDER BALLAD's Opening Night Curtain Call by Walter McBride

BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture all of opening night. Check out photos from the curtain call below

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Photo Flash: Dawn Derow, Adan Canto, and More Visit CAST PARTY by BroadwayWorld

Strippers and Satchmo and guys who sing gospel sounds like a bastardized Rodgers and Hart lyric, but it helps explain the variety of talent that showed up for Jim Caruso's Cast Party at Bird…

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Photo Coverage: Leslie Uggams Plays 54 Below! by Stephen Sorokoff

Broadway legend Leslie Uggams makes her 54 Below debut forseven special performances only Best known for her Tony Award-winning role in Hallelujah, Baby, as well as the groundbreaking minise…

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STAGE TUBE: Michael Shannon Chats GRACE on 'Good Day NY' by Stage Tube

Michael Shannon is currently making his Broadway debut in the hit drama GRACE. The talented actor stopped by 'Good Day NY' this morning to chat about the show. When asked if working with leg…

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Video: Katie Holmes Chats DEAD ACCOUNTS on 'Jimmy Fallon' by Stage Tube

Katie Holmes stopped by last night's 'Late Night With Jimmy Fallon' last night to chat about her new play DEAD ACCOUNTS, currently in previews on Broadway. The actress gushed, I'm so excited…

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STAGE TUBE: On This Day 11/16- MARY POPPINS by Stage Tube

Today in 2006, Mary Poppins opened at the New Amsterdam Theatre, where it is still running. Mary Poppins is a Walt Disney Theatrical musical based on the similarly titled series of children'…

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DID YOU KNOW...The Most Interesting Message Board Topics of the Week: November 10-16 by BroadwayWorld

This week's topics Broadway Show Posters, largest set desgin, Switching theatres, West End current must-see, Surprise Hits, Understudies going on for Opening Night, Favorite Musical Revival …

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Filichia Features: To Kids Who Want Theater Careers — and to Their Parents by Peter Filichia

I’ve talked about many a musical in the last year, but now I’ll talk about a play I saw on Broadway last week: The Heiress by Ruth and Augustus Goetz. Not simply because Moisés Kaufman…

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PHOTO CALL: Scandalous, Starring Carolee Carmello, Opens on Broadway; Red Carpet Arrivals, Curtain Call and Cast Party by Matthew Blank and Joseph Marzullo

Sex, drugs, religion, celebrity, music and romance are swirled together in the new musical Scandalous: The Life and Trials of Aimee Semple McPherson, written by Kathie Lee Gifford, Davi…

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Jon Fosse's A Summer Day, Starring Karen Allen, Extends Off-Broadway Run Into December by Adam Hetrick

Rattlestick Playwrights Theater has announced that the American premiere of Jon Fosse's A Summer Day, starring stage and film actress Karen Allen, will extend its run.

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Broadway's Mary Poppins Celebrates Six Years on Broadway Nov. 16 by Andrew Gans

The Broadway production of the hit Disney-Cameron Mackintosh musical Mary Poppins, which currently stars Steffanie Leigh as the high-flying nanny, celebrates six years on Broadway Nov. 16 at…

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STAGE PORTRAIT: Carolee Carmello in Scandalous

Acclaimed illustrator Ken Fallin's drawings of the greatest stars and scenes of the theatrical world are a recurring part of Playbill.com.

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Highlights From Sweet and Hot Cotton Club Parade

Joshua Henry, Amber Riley, Jared Grimes and Tony winner Adriane Lenox star in the return engagement of the New York City Center Encores! revue Cotton Club Parade, which plays the famed Manha…

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‘The Amazing Night-time Adventure of Little Hawelmann’ at Imagination Stage by Julia L. Exline by Julia L. Exline

Imagination Stage presents The Amazing Night-time Adventure of Little Hawelmann, a puppetry delight created and performed by the founders of Theater der Nacht, Heiko, and Ruth Brockhausen. B…

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GIANT – Fantastic musical adaptation of Edna Ferber’s epic novel by Oscar E Moore

A marriage lasting twenty seven years - not without problems.  Set against the background of The Lone Star State - TEXAS.  He, Jordan “Bick” Benedict (Brian D’Arcy James)…

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Friday, November 16, 2012 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Country Christmas is sweet -- too sweet

"Christmas on the Ranch" puts country-fried schmaltz and music on the holiday menu at Plymouth Playhouse.

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Broadway’s ‘Matilda’ Announces Actresses For Lead Role by Broadway's Best Shows

The Royal Shakespeare Company’s award winning production of Roald Dahl’s Matilda has announced that Sophia Gennusa, Oona Laurence, Bailey Ryon, and Milly Shaprio will alternate s…

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W.C. Handy, Father of the Blues by Trav S.D.

Today is the birthday of the Father of the Blues, W.C. Handy(1873-1958). In reality, the blues is a folkish form, it was well along in development when Handy, an educated man and a teacher, …

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News: Betty Buckley stars in Herman's Dear World at Charing Cross

Jerry Herman musical Dear World will receive its British premiere at the Charing Cross Theatre next year starring Betty Buckley, in a rare London stage appearance, and Paul Nicholas. Direct…

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"Bare" Back by Rob Weinert-Kendt

Hartmere and Intrabartolo (photo by Linda Lenzi) In 2000, a scrappy little rock musical—sorry, "pop opera"—called Bare became a sensation in the confines of Hollywood's Hudson Theater, …

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‘Bare’ Revived at New World Stages by Rob Weinert-Kendt

A revised version of the 2000 musical “Bare,” about teenagers wrestling with religion and sexuality, is getting a new Off Broadway revival at New World Stages.

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4 Things I learned from eating at Per Se. by Ken Davenport

It took me six months to get a reservation, and it costs about as much as a Macbook Air, but I finally realized a dream this week and ate at Per Se, a Thomas Keller restaurant that is one of…

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Weekend Poll: Who Is Broadway’s 2012 Sexiest Man Alive? by Lindsay Champion

Time to oggle over some hunky guys! This week Grace leading man Paul Rudd made People magazine’s Sexiest Men Alive list, alongside Tony winner Denzel Washington, Broadway vet…

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Hear the People Sing! Release Date Set for Les Miserables Film Soundtrack by Lindsay Champion

December 25 is shaping up to be quite the day for Les Miserables fans. Not only does the film hit theaters on Christmas Day, but the movie's soundtrack will be released on the …

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Photo Coverage: SCANDALOUS Opening Night on Broadway - the After Party! by Jennifer Broski

Featuring book and lyrics by Kathie Lee Gifford and music by David Pomeranz and David Friedman, Scandalous began performances at Broadway's Neil Simon Theatre on October 13, 2012 and opened …

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Around the Broadway World: Regional Highlights for the Week of 11/12 by BroadwayWorld

In this week's edition of 'Regional Highlights of the Week', we bring you the most-read stories for the week of November 12. Enjoy and check back next week for another recap

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SPIDER-MAN, NEWSIES and More to Offer Autism-Friendly Performances in 2013 by BroadwayWorld

TDFs Autism Theater Initiative ATI today announced a slate of autism-friendly performances of Broadway shows for 2013.

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VIDEO: First Look - Paul Rudd, Tina Fey Star in ADMISSION by Movies News Desk

Paul Rudd and Tina Fey star in the upcoming comedy ADMISSION, due in theaters on March 8th 2013. Directed by Paul Weitz American Pie, About a Boy, In Good Company the film is written by Kare…

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Review Roundup: The Public Theater's GIANT - All the Reviews! by Review Roundups

Based on the classic novel by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Edna Ferber, Giant is a new American musical that spans generations in an epic chronicle of the state thats like no place else on …

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Photo Flash: SMASH Season 2 Poster Released! by BroadwayWorld

Smash returns to the NBC lineup for a second season on Tuesday, February 5 9-10 p.m. ET and will continue in its regular time slot on Tuesday, February 12 10-11 p.m. ET. Minnelli joins other…

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SHOW BIZ: Rush, Lottery & Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - 11/16/2012 by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld.com's SHOW BIZ Rush, Lottery amp Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - updated on 11162012.

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54 Below Announces New Student Rush Policy by BroadwayWorld

54 BELOW, Broadways acclaimed nightclub and cabaret venue, located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54th Street, announces its student rush policy.

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Betty Buckley and Paul Nicholas to Lead the London Premiere of DEAR WORLD, Beginning February 4 by BroadwayWorld

The Charing Cross Theatre will present the British premiere of Jerry Herman's musical DEAR WORLD, starring Betty Buckley and Paul Nicholas and directed and choreographed by Gillian Lynne, fr…

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THE FRIDAY SIX: Q&As with Your Favorite Broadway Stars- Clarke Thorell by BroadwayWorld

In this week's edition, we caught up with Brynn O'Malley, who is starring as 'Grace Farrell' in ANNIE- currently in previews at the Palace Theatre, and opening on November 8.

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BWW Student Center's School in the Spotlight: Regent University by BroadwayWorld

This week's featured performing arts program is The Departement of Theatre Arts at Regent University in Virginia Beach, VA Learn about their degree offerings below, and check out photos from…

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TWO STAGED READINGS ADDED TO 2012 NEW STAGES LINEUP: 2666 CO-ADAPTED/DIRECTED BY ROBERT FALLS AND SETH BOCKLEY AND BUZZER BY TRACEY SCOTT WILSON by Michael Roberts

Goodman Theatre announces a special staged reading of Roberto Bolaño’s epic novel 2666—co-adapted for the stage and co-directed by Goodman Artistic Director Robert Falls and new Goodma…

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THE MERCURY THEATER TO OFFER SUBSCRIPTION SERIES IN 2013: Playhouse stages A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING, BARNUM, THE COLOR PURPLE, CHRISTMAS SCHOONER by Michael Roberts

Executive Director Walter Stearns announced today that he will launch a subscription series at the Mercury Theater including four full productions, which will transform the Mercury into the …

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Giant – a gigantic achievement for all involved by Oscar E. Moore

There are moments of pure joy and moments of sadness. Of excitement and of stillness set against the panoramic skies of Texas

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Critic Benedict Nightingale’s Great Moments in the Theatre by TheatreVOICE

INTERVIEW: BENEDICT NIGHTINGALE The former critic of The Times talks to Aleks Sierz about his new book, Great Moments in the Theatre (Oberon), which comprises accounts of more than 100 signi…

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Elizabeth Stanley, Jenna Leigh Green, Leigh Ann Larkin and More Will Sing Tunes of Bradford Proctor by Andrew Gans

It's A Brad, Brad World: the Music and Lyrics of Bradford Proctor will be presented Dec. 2 at 7 PM at the Laurie Beechman Theatre.

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Unreleased Stephen King-John Mellencamp Musical Album Ghost Brothers of Darkland County Coming in March by Adam Hetrick

An unreleased studio album of the Stephen King-John Mellencamp musical Ghost Brothers of Darkland County, which was recorded in 2010 prior to the musical's debut at the Alliance Theatre,…

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PHOTO CALL: Scandalous, Starring Carolee Carmello, Opens on Broadway; Red Carpet Arrivals and Curtain Call by Matthew Blank and Joseph Marzullo

Sex, drugs, religion, celebrity, music and romance are swirled together in the new musical Scandalous: The Life and Trials of Aimee Semple McPherson, written by Kathie Lee Gifford, Davi…

Linked From Playbill at 08:13AM

Father-daughter dance held after school ban

CRANSTON, R.I. (AP) — Girls and their dads turned out for a father-daughter dance in a community whose school system canceled a similar event because of concerns it violated a state gender…

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Friday, November 16, 2012 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Glee ‘Glease’ Television Recap & Review by Karen Walsh

Glee takes on the challenge of the music, characters and magic that comprises the iconic ‘Grease.’ We begin with Mr. Schue announcing to the Glee club that he is leaving by the end o…

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Quotidian Theatre Company’s ‘The Dead’ Part 3: Interview of Marni Nixon by Janice Hall by Admin

In the final segment of our interview, Marni Nixon and I are joined by David Dubov, who will be playing the role of Freddy Malins in the Quotidian Theatre production of James Joyce’s The D…

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Broadway’s ‘The Performers’ Will Close November 18 by Broadway's Best Shows

Producers have announced that David West Read’s new comedyThe Performers will officially close on November 18, 2012. The romantic comedy began previews on October 23 and officially ope…

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George S. Kaufman by Trav S.D.

Today is the birthday of George S. Kaufman (1889-1961) I am going to shock and probably affront some of my readers by saying I’m really not at crazy about him. I’ve had plenty of…

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La Boheme, Charing Cross, London by Graham Rogers

Charing Cross, London: Nearly three years after its humble beginnings in the Cock Tavern, Kilburn, low-budget company OperaUpClose's pared-down production of La Boheme has graduated - v…

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Golgotha, Tristan Bates, London by Gerald Berkowitz

Tristan Bates, London: Nirjay Mahindru's new play is made up of two separate but complementary monologues illustrating the experiences of Indian immigrants in Britain a century or more …

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Sideways Rain, Sadler's Wells, London by Neil Norman

Sadler's Wells, London: Sixteen dancers cross the stage in unison. Always travelling in the same direction - stage right to stage left - they crawl, roll, drag, scrabble or run in a to the s…

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The Dark Earth and the Light Sky, Almeida Theatre, London by Heather Neill

Almeida Theatre, London: Lyric poetry - unlike the performance kind - is private, internal. It is the opposite of drama. A poet's life, can, of course, be dramatic, but telling a writer…

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Holiday on Ice - Speed, Westpoint, Exeter by Anne Broom

Westpoint, Exeter: A line of fire streaks across the ice. Excitement builds. An unmistakeable smell permeates the air as the stadium reverberates to the full-throttle of twin motorbike engin…

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Theater News: Julie Andrews, Audra McDonald, David Hyde Pierce Join PBS for Great Performances Special by Brian Scott Lipton

Stage legend and Oscar winner Julie Andrews (The Sound of Music), five-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald (The Gershwins' Porgy

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Stage Adaptation of Classic Children's Book The Velveteen Rabbit Begins Off-Broadway Run by Broadway.com

The Velveteen Rabbit begins performances November 16 at off-Broadway’s DR2 Theatre. Starring Kristin Parker, Jim Stanek and John Curcuru, the new play based on the beloved ch…

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Photo Coverage: Opening Night Party for GIANT at the Public Theater! by Linda Lenzi

Giant runs through Sunday, December 2. BroadwayWorld brings you coverage of the opening night party below

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Patrick Stewart, Julie Walters, Iain Glen and More Set for 60th Anniversary Gala Performance of The Mousetrap by Andrew Gans

To celebrate the 60th anniversary of Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap in London, a star-studded gala performance will take place at St. Martin’s Theatre Nov. 18 at 6:30 PM.

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Suranne Jones Will Star in West End Revival of Jonathan Harvey's Beautiful Thing by Andrew Gans

Jonathan Harvey's Beautiful Thing will celebrate its 20th anniversary next year with a brand-new production at the Arts Theatre in the West End.

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Alfred Uhry Attached to Broadway-Aimed Musical Adaptation of "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil" by Michael Gioia

Tony Award-winning book writer and playwright Alfred Uhry will adapt Jon Berendt's 1994 novel "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil," which was later turned into a 1997 film…

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"Smash" Star Jaime Cepero Will Debut Original Songs at Stage 72; Performers Announced by Andrew Gans

The music of Jaime Cepero, who played the conniving Ellis Boyd on the first season of NBC's "Smash," will be presented Nov. 18 at 7 PM at Stage 72 (formerly The Triad) in Manha…

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Hunter Parrish, Nick Blaemire, Telly Leung Featured on New Julia Mattison CD; Release Party Set for December by Andrew Gans

Julia Mattison, who was seen in the recent Broadway revival of Godspell, will release a comedy album for the holidays entitled "A Violent Holiday Explosion."

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Lenny Henry Will Star in 2013 U.K. Tour of August Wilson's Fences by Michael Gioia

August Wilson's Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning drama Fences will begin Feb. 18, 2013, prior to an official press opening Feb. 27, 2013, at the Theatre Royal Bath in the U.K.

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U.K. Priscilla Tour Will Star Jason Donovan, Richard Grieve and Graham Weaver by Adam Hetrick

Jason Donovan, Richard Grieve and Graham Weaver will star in the U.K. tour of Priscilla Queen of the Desert, which will shake its groove thing beginning Feb. 9, 2013, at the Manchester Opera…

Linked From Playbill at 07:13AM

The Serpent's Tooth by John Morrison

A grim guard in black battledress barks out orders: single file, walk faster, keep up! We rarely see the inside of prisons these days, and I imagine the warders have to say 'please' and 'tha…

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The Effect by John Morrison

Feeling depressed about the state of British theatre? Lying awake worried about the lack of good new writing? Don't take a pill -- just cadge a ticket for this terrific new play by Lucy Preb…

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2 veterans from 'The Lion King' opening still roar

NEW YORK (AP) — Camille N. Brown is a supple dancer who hails from California. Lindiwe Dlamini is a singer from South Africa. They would seem to have little in common. Except they do.

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ArtsBeat: King and Mellencamp's Musical Comes Back to Life by James C. McKinley Jr.

The songs from "Ghost Brothers of Darkland County," a musical by Stephen King and John Mellencamp, will be released on an album in the spring.

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Tweets of the Week (11/16/12) by Intern

These are the tweets of the week. Hilarious little gems and lovely notes from some of our Broadway favorites in 140 characters or less.

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Friday, November 16, 2012 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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News: Jasmin Vardimon to lead new youth dance company by Nicola Merrifield

Sadler’s Wells associate artist Jasmin Vardimon has been named the first guest artistic director of the new National Youth Dance Company. Vardimon, who has worked with the London-based ven…

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Production News: Jason Donovan to star in tour of Priscilla musical by Matthew Hemley

Jason Donovan will reprise the role of Tick in a touring production of Priscilla Queen of the Desert next year. The musical, which will also star Richard Grieve and Graham Weaver, will open …

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News: Union Chapel fails to convince council of threat from proposed housing by Nicola Merrifield

Objections from London music venue Union Chapel about plans to build residential housing behind the site have been rejected by the local council. The Islington venue had mounted a campaign t…

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ArtsBeat: A Real Quickie: 'The Performers' to Close on Sunday by Scott Heller

The Broadway comedy, set in the world of adult entertainment, is closing just days after opening.

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A one-off pop-up night of slam poetry in Dalston: Does it get any hipper than this?

Last night's slam poetry showcase at the pop-up Arcola Tent (a temporary off-shoot of the Arcola Theatre in Dalston) was ostensibly to celebrate the launch of Sam Berkson's new potry compila…

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Save Over 30% to Broadway's CHAPLIN! by Contests

Get big savings on the musical about the little tramp Save over 30 on tickets to Broadway's CHAPLIN starring Rob McClure

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CARLY ROSE WATCH: Sonenclar Holds On to No.2 Spot on THE X FACTOR by TV News Desk

Double the elimination meant double the drama on last night's THE X FACTOR on FOX. Two of the acts, Lyric145 and Jennel Garcia were sent home, leaving only the Top 10 to move on to next week…

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Photo Coverage: SCANDALOUS Opening Night on Broadway - Curtain Call! by Jennifer Broski

BroadwayWorld brings you photo coverage from the curtain call below

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This Week on Broadway for Thursday November 15, 2012: The Heiress, Annie, and The Performers by James Marino

Peter Filichia, Michael Portantiere and James Marino return from the Hurricane Sandy hiatus. Discussions include: The Heiress, Annie, and The Performers. Please take the BroadwayRadio surve…

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Friday, November 16, 2012 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Upcoming: Letters of William Gaddis by George Hunka

Now available for pre-order from amazon.com, The Letters of William Gaddis will be published on 7 March 2013 by the Dalkey Archive Press. Edited by Steven Moore and with an afterword by Sara…

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HOT or NOT: Elf Edition Part 2 (Leads and Swings) by JK

'Tis the season, theater fans!  Last week, you picked the 4 HOTTEST ensemble members (2 guys, 2 gals) from holiday favorite Elf: The Musical.  To see who you picked, click on the "…

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Bring It On: The Musical by Richard Seff

Amanda Green and Lin-Manuel Miranda ought to sue.  I have no idea whether or not their  lyrics are first rate because I still haven’t heard them, even though I was there at a recent …

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CSU's 'Midsummer's Night Dream, Bollywood Style'; Baldwin Wallace's 'Follies' do Shakespeare, Sondheim proud by Andrea Simakis

While top-notch shows are onstage at the city's professional houses, there are also ambitious, inventive, dare I say "must-see" productions at area colleges. Cleveland State Univer…

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Cheyenne Jackson strips down to play studly porn star in 'The Performers' by Associated Press Entertainment Staff

Cheyenne Jackson, the hunky star of musical comedies such as "Xanadu" and "All Shook Up" and TV's "30 Rock," portrays an adult film actor who fancies himself an…

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Cleveland Play House delivers 'The Whipping Man' with breathtaking force by Andrea Simakis

"The Whipping Man," now playing in the intimate Second Stage theater of the Cleveland Play House, is a production that achieves holistic perfection. It fires on all cylinders, righ…

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News: Full casting announced for new musical Lift at Soho

Full casting has been announced for new musical Lift which, as previously reported::E8831350390782, will premiere at Soho Theatre next year. With music and lyrics by Craig Adams and a book b…

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Movie Review | 'Coming Up Roses': Tarnished New Beginnings by Stephen Holden

In Lisa Albright’s turgid family drama, Bernadette Peters plays a faded Broadway diva with two daughters who starts life over in a rented, graffiti-scarred shack in Nashua, N.H.

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Review: Annie at curtainup.com by Elyse Sommer

No little orphan girl could wish for a more wonderful Daddy than Anthony Warlow . . . Read More

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MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL Musical by Alfred Uhry Broadway Bound? by BroadwayWorld

Michael Riedel reports in today's The New York Post that producer Anne Hamburger, founder of Off-Broadway's En Garde Arts, has acquired the rights and hired Alfred Uhry to turn John Berendt'…

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Friday, November 16, 2012 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Production News: Julie Walters, Patrick Stewart and Hugh Bonneville to appear in The Mousetrap anniversary performance by Nicola Merrifield

Julie Walters, Patrick Stewart and Hugh Bonneville are to star in a 60th anniversary performance of The Moustrap. Joining them for this one-off event will be actors Tamsin Greig, Miranda Har…

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York and King, the Aristocrats of Hokum by Trav S.D.

York and King were a husband-wife, male-female comedy team of vaudeville’s golden age. Texas native Berry “Chick” York (1887-1969) ran away from home at age 15 to join a me…

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5 Things About Carner and Gregor’s Island Song by Lovely Linda

Ah, Monday nights in autumn. Most shows are dark. Smash isn’t on. And NYC is awash in benefits and readings. This week, I checked out a developmental reading of Island Song at Le Poiss…

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Fuse Theater Review: A Magnificent “Betrayal” by Arts Fuse Editor

The Huntington Theatre Company is hosting an exemplary revival of Harold Pinter's fascinating 1978 work, thanks to the spot-on direction of Maria Aitken.

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Fuse Poetry Review: Yvan Goll’s “Dreamweed” — Visions of a Shapeshifter by Arts Fuse Editor

Yvan Goll may be the great shapeshifter, the Zelig, of twentieth-century poetry.

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Robert Dow on being Bottom by Jeffrey Walker

Actor Bruce Dow had a confession to make. “I never thought I’d do Bottom.” He described Midsummer Night‘s Nick Bottom, a weaver, and member of the theatrically inclined craft…

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Stars celebrate 60th anniversary of Mousetrap

Miranda Hart and Hugh Bonneville are to be among the well-known names at a star-studded gala performance to celebrate the 60th anniversary of record-breaking stage show The Mousetrap.

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The Dark Earth and the Light Sky, Almeida Theatre, London

The beautiful poetry of Edward Thomas – ostensibly pastoral but often leading us to the mysterious, unsettling edges of consciousness – came in a late spurt of creativity.

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BWW's On This Day - November 16, 2012

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on November 16 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

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Photo Flash: JERSEY BOYS Tour Holds 'Rock Like a Man' Concert to Benefit BCEFA by Larisa Mount

This Past Monday, November 12th, cast members from the national tour of Jersey Boys hosted the a cabaret fundraiser called Rock Like a Man at the Carolina Theatre to benefit BCEFA and the Ca…

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Boot camp for tickling funny bone

Legit News: The Comedy Store @ 40

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Friday, November 16, 2012 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Review: The Good Mother at curtainup.com by Elyse Sommer

Gretchen Mol is compellingas the title character. If only the play she's in were more compelling. . . . Read More

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Review: Giant at curtainup.com by Elyse Sommer

- In a season dominated by musical revivals, a new musical that more than lives up to its title, has finally opened . . . Read More

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Production News: Suranne Jones to star in revival of Beautiful Thing at the Arts Theatre by Matthew Hemley

Suranne Jones is to star in a revival of Jonathan Harvey’s play Beautiful Thing in April next year. The production is being staged to mark the 20th anniversary of the play and will be dire…

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PAGE SIX: Broadway heave handled with ‘Grace’

There was real-life drama at Paul Rudd’s Broadway play “Grace” when an audience member who appeared drunk threw up over a mezzanine railing onto theatergoers below.

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Offer: £15 tickets for BORIS GODUNOV at the RSC

£15 tickets for Boris Godunov at the RSC for upcoming November performances.

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News: Bonneville, Greig, Hart, Stewart & Walters celebrate Mousetrap 60th

To celebrate the 60th anniversary of Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap in London, a star-studded gala performance will take place at St Martin's Theatre on Sunday (18 November 2012). Directe…

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Kathie Lee Gifford Debuts Her Broadway Musical “Scandalous” by Roger Friedman

Kathie Lee Gifford worked for 12 years on “Scandalous,” her Broadway musical about feminist evangelist pill popper and trailblazer Aimee Semple McPherson. Joy Philbin was telling…

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Friday, November 16, 2012 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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News: Suranne Jones returns to the West End to star in Beautiful Thing

Whatsonstage.com Award-winner Suranne Jones is heading back to the West End to star in Jonathan Harvey’s play Beautiful Thing, which will run at the Arts Theatre from 17 April to 25 Ma…

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Film Review: Wright’s ANNA KARENINA Masterfully Mixes Stage and Film Genres by Michael Roberts

Director Joe Wright (Pride & Prejudice) along with screenwriter and master playwright Sir Tom Stoppard has created the most accessible adaptation of Leo Tolstoy’s famous novel R…

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Friday, November 16, 2012 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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‘My Fair Lady’ at Arena Stage at The Mead Center for American Theater by Joel Markowitz by Joel Markowitz

Arena Stage has a holiday gift waiting for you on the Fichandler Stage – a ‘loverly,’ joyful, colorful, funny, brilliantly acted and beautifully sung production of the much…

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Oh, and P.S. by Kyle

Luke turned me into a gif!

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Kicked off! by Kyle

I've been updating social media all night and saving the personal blog for last, but let me just say that Fell Swoop Playwrights put on a great party last night.We had over 40 people at the …

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News: Outdoor theatre mooted for Worcester by Nicola Merrifield

A £10 million arts quarter in Worcester is being planned which would include a new studio theatre and outdoor performance space. An architectural firm is drawing up the designs, after a loc…

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The Dark Earth and the Light Sky, Almeida Theatre by Fisun Güner

There’s no attempt to romanticise the hero of Nick Dear’s new play about the Anglo-Welsh poet Edward Thomas. Thomas, who died in action in the Battle of Arras in 1917 after enlisting at …

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Blog: Michael Coveney: Danny Boyle flies a flag for regional theatre

It was an extraordinary gathering at the National Theatre yesterday, unprecedented in recent history: a roomful of two dozen artistic and executive directors convened from a regional theatre…

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Review: The Dark Earth and the Light Sky ****

Pandora Colin, Hattie Morahan, Shaun Dooley & Pip Carter What a beautiful and unexpected play this is by Nick Dear, a study of the friendship between the Welsh poet Edward Thomas and his Am…

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Neuroscience And The Masks Of Ancient Greek Theater

New Scientist 11/15/12

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Ian McKellen Says Britain Can No Longer Produce Great Actors

The Telegraph (UK) 11/15/12

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Friday, November 16, 2012 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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PHOTO CALL: Scandalous, Starring Carolee Carmello, Opens on Broadway; Red Carpet Arrivals by Matthew Blank and Joseph Marzullo

Sex, drugs, religion, celebrity, music and romance are swirled together in the new musical Scandalous: The Life and Trials of Aimee Semple McPherson, written by Kathie Lee Gifford, Davi…

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Thursday, November 15, 2012 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Broadway's The Performers Closing After Seven Shows

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Jacques Torres and Cast of ELF Reveal 'Cotton Headed Minty Muggins Hot Chocolate' Today by BroadwayWorld

Cast members from the hit Broadway musical ELF will be joined by Mr. Chocolate himself, Jacques Torres, as they introduce the latest holiday creation, Cotton Headed Minty Muggins Hot Chocola…

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NICE WORK's Judy Kaye, Michael McGrath & WEST SIDE STORY Movie Gang Set for Theater Talk, Now thru 11/19 by BroadwayWorld

Beloved character players from Broadway and Hollywood Tony Award-winning actors Judy Kaye and Michael McGrath from Nice Work If You Can Get It, plus three Jets and one Shark from the 1961 f…

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Audra McDonald, Bette Midler, and More Set for POWER LUNCH FOR WOMEN Today by BroadwayWorld

Some of Broadway's brightest stars will be among the 375 of New York's leading ladies to support the Citymeals-on-Wheels 26th Annual Power Lunch for Women at The Plaza Hotel today, November …

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Multi-Media, November 16, 2012 by The Charlebois Post

War Horse...everywhereWar Horse the play is NOT War Horse the book, and the Steven Spielberg movie is neither the book nor the play.by Dave Ross @dmjrossOn January 6, 2013, the Toronto …

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Comedian-actor Katt Williams arrested in Calif.

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Comedian Katt Williams has been arrested after a man told Oakland police that the entertainer hit him over the head with a bottle.

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Review: Kathie Lee Gifford's 'Scandalous' sins

NEW YORK (AP) — There's not much Carolee Carmello doesn't do in her new Broadway musical.

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"Amazing Race" Host Phil Keoghan's Amazing Thoughts by Young Hollywood

"Amazing Race" Host Phil Keoghan's Amazing Thoughts The Studio welcomes Phil Keoghan, host of the perennial Emmy-winning reality series, "The Amazing Race"! He gives us the scoop on the goat…

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Thursday, November 15, 2012 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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It’s scandalous

‘Scandalous: The Life and Trials of Aimee Semple McPherson,” which opened on Broadway last night, canceled its final two press previews because its star, Carolee Carmello, was indisposed…

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‘Giant’ just isn’t big enough by Elisabeth Vincentelli

As befits its title, the new musical “Giant” doesn’t lack for ambition. Based on Edna Ferber’s Texas saga — which inspired a classic 1956 movie with James Dean — this isn’t the…

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‘Midnight in the Garden’ of musicals by Michael Riedel

The Mercer Williams House is to Savannah what Broadway is to New York — one of the city’s premier tourist attractions. For it was in this house, one night in 1981, that an antiques deale…

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Up close & passionate by Frank Scheck

There’s a lot of heat if not much substance in “Murder Ballad,” the new rock opera now steaming up the intimate confines of the Manhattan Theatre Club’s Stage II. Starring Karen Oliv…

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Good Mol, bad play by Frank Scheck

There’s a lot of failed communication among the troubled characters in “The Good Mother,” about a single mother with a disabled daughter. But the biggest failure is playwright Francine…

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NY1 Theater Review: "The Mystery Of Edwin Drood"

The Roundabout Theatre Company is bringing back "The Mystery Of Edwin Drood" to Broadway.

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Sex, Skin & the City of Sin! The Stars of The Performers Get a Rise Out of Opening Night by Broadway.com

Audiences are turned on by the stars of Broadway's new porn farce The Performers, so we asked Cheyenne Jackson, Ari Graynor, Henry Winkler and the rest of the cast about getting down and…

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PLAYBILL VAULT'S Today In Theatre History: NOVEMBER 16 by Robert Viagas and Sam Maher, Steve Luber and Anne Bradley

1889 Playwright and director George S. Kaufman (1889-1961) is born today in Pittsburgh. A former newsman, Kaufman will make his mark with the comedy Dulcy in 1921, and will go on to write do…

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DIVA TALK: Catching Up With Tony Winner and The Mystery of Edwin Drood Star Chita Rivera by Andrew Gans

News, views and reviews about the women of the musical theatre and the concert/cabaret stage.

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Merrily We Roll Along Begins Performances at Menier Chocolate Factory Nov. 16 by Mark Shenton

A new production of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's Merrily We Roll Along begins performances at London's Menier Chocolate Factory Nov. 16, prior to an official opening Nov. 28, …

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Edwin Cahill and Gardner Reed Co-Star in Off-Broadway's Zelda at the Oasis, Starting Nov. 16 by Andrew Gans

Zelda at the Oasis, a new play about Zelda Fitzgerald, by P. H. Lin, begins Off-Broadway previews Nov. 16 at St. Luke's Theatre. 

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Pittsburgh Premiere of Good People, With Glynis Bell, Kelly McAndrew, January LaVoy, Opens Nov. 16 by Michael Gioia

Pittsburgh Public Theater continues its "Made in America" season with the Pittsburgh premiere of Good People, David Lindsay-Abaire's 2011 Tony-nominated play set in contemporar…

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World Premiere of Tami Dixon's South Side Stories Opens Nov. 16 in Pittsburgh by Michael Gioia

City Theatre presents the world premiere of South Side Stories – described as "a vibrant, hometown adventure" written and performed by Tami Dixon – which officiall…

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Victory Gardens Premieres Failure, a Musical Populated With Actor-Musicians, Nov. 16 by Kenneth Jones

Chicago's Victory Gardens Theater, a Tony Award winner as Outstanding Regional Theatre, launches the world premiere of Failure: A Love Story, a "magical, musical fable" about t…

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Immersive Roman Tragedies, From Toneelgroep Amsterdam, Takes Over BAM Nov. 16 by Adam Hetrick

Audiences witness Shakespeare's Roman Tragedies up close in the Toneelgroep Amsterdam productions of Coriolanus, Julius Caesar and Antony & Cleopatra, which put theatregoers in the m…

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Matthew Morrison Offers Concert at Bushnell Center Nov. 16; PBS Set to Film by Adam Hetrick

Tony Award-nominated "Glee" star Matthew Morrison offers a Nov. 16 solo concert at the Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts in Hartford, CT. The evening will be filmed by PBS fo…

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Velveteen Rabbit, With Jim Stanek, John Curcuru and Kristin Parker, Begins Off-Broadway Nov. 16 by Adam Hetrick

Jim Stanek, John Curcuru and Kristin Parker lead the Theatreworks USA production of Kevin Del Aguila's The Velveteen Rabbit, which begins a ten-week limited engagement Nov. 16 at the DR2…

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'The Performers' goes limp and will close Sunday

NEW YORK (AP) — Broadway and porn apparently don't mix: "The Performers," a new comedy that opened this week at the Longacre Theatre, won't make it through the week.

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Review: Jealousy fires sexy 'Murder Ballad'

NEW YORK (AP) — The new off-Broadway musical "Murder Ballad" should turn down the amps and amp up the plot.

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