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Friday, August 4, 2023

Amid the Mountains, They Can Be ‘Open Without Being Judged’ by Lisa Kennedy and Shelby Knowles

A four-day summer camp in Colorado promotes body positivity and empowerment through theater.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 02:43PM
Tuesday, September 27, 2022

The Reader’s guide to World Music Festival Chicago 2022 by Philip Montoro, Leslie Allison, Leor Galil, Aaron Cohen, Jamie Ludwig, Sandra Treviño, Catalina Maria Johnson, Monica Kendrick, Joshua Minsoo Kim, James Porter, Hannah Edgar, Steve Krakow, Bill Meyer, Jacob Arnold, Noah Berlatsky, Kelley Tatro and Mark G

The term “world music” has never been adequate to the task we’ve set it—even in its most benign reading, it implies a division between the listener and the rest of […] The post The…

SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 09:15PM
Sunday, April 11, 2021

After Scott Rudin bullying exposé, there are mostly crickets by Jake Coyle and Lindsey Bahr and Mark Kennedy

How have Hollywood and Broadway responded to an exposé detailing routine abuse and bullying by producer Scott Rudin? Mostly, with crickets.

SOURCE: apnews.com at 09:00AM
Tuesday, May 5, 2020

Broadway considers the path forward for shows to go on by Mark Kennedy and John Carucci

NEW YORK (AP) — When Broadway theaters finally reopen, at least one musical theater fan will show up. But she’ll look a little different. “I would wear a mask and gloves,” said actre…

SOURCE: www.seattletimes.com at 12:27PM
Friday, June 7, 2019

Tony Awards host James Corden hopes audience will find 'joy' by John Carucci and Mark Kennedy

TV talk show host James Corden steps back into the role of Tony Award host Sunday, not planning anything too political and not worried about any online snark. "I hope people will find joy in…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 01:10PM

Tony Awards host James Corden hopes audience will find ‘joy’ by Mark Kennedy and John Carucci

NEW YORK (AP) — TV talk show host James Corden steps back into the role of Tony Award host Sunday, not planning anything too political and not worried about any online snark. “I hope peo…

SOURCE: www.seattletimes.com at 11:59AM
Sunday, May 20, 2018

Patricia Morison, the original 'Kiss Me, Kate' star, dies at 103 by The Associated Press, Mark Kennedy and Andrew Dalton, The Associated Press

Patricia Morison, who starred on Broadway in 'Kiss Me Kate' and opposite Yul Brynner in "The King and I,' and appeared in films alongside Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepb…

SOURCE: USA Today at 07:23PM
Tuesday, May 8, 2018

Does It Matter if You See a Film in a Theater or at Home? by Ben Kenigsberg and Jason Bailey

Cannes and Netflix clashed over this question, so we asked our critics to debate the pros and cons. Where do you stand?

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:00AM
Tuesday, October 31, 2017

'House of Cards' filming suspended; new Spacey allegations by Lynn Elber and Mark Kennedy

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Hollywood's widening sexual harassment crisis brought forth a second actor's allegation against Kevin Spacey on Tuesday, halted production on his…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 09:12PM

'House of Cards' filming suspended amid Spacey allegation by Lynn Elber and Mark Kennedy

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The suspension of filming on "House of Cards" Tuesday in response to allegations that star Kevin Spacey made sexual advances on a teen boy is a r…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 04:35PM

'House of Cards' filming suspended amid Spacey accusations by Lynn Elber and Mark Kennedy

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Filming of season 6 on the political thriller "House of Cards" has been suspended following accusations that Kevin Spacey made sexual advances on…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 02:24PM
Thursday, July 20, 2017

Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington dies in LA at 41 by Anthony McCartney and Mark Kennedy

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Linkin Park lead singer Chester Bennington, whose screeching vocals helped the rock-rap band become one of the most commercially successful acts in the 2000s, was …

SOURCE: Associated Press at 04:44PM

Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington dies in LA at 41 by Anthony McCartney and Mark Kennedy

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Linkin Park lead singer Chester Bennington, who sold millions of albums with a unique mix of hard rock, hip-hop and rap, was found dead in his home near Los Angele…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 03:15PM
Thursday, June 8, 2017

Kevin Spacey tight-lipped about his plans as host of Tonys by Mark Kennedy and John Carucci | ap

Getting Kevin Spacey to spill the beans about his plans hosting the Tony Awards turns out to be as likely as his character on “House of Cards” renouncing blackmail and backstabbing.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:18AM
Tuesday, March 14, 2017

A $5 ‘Snow Special’ for Dance, and Plenty of Theater Discounts by Michael Cooper, Randy Kennedy, Michael Paulson and Erik Piepenburg

Check out the theater, dance and museum deals we found for snow-drenched tourists and families with cabin fever.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:36PM
Sunday, February 19, 2017

Arts Groups Draft Battle Plans as Trump Funding Cuts Loom by Michael Cooper, Michael Paulson, Graham Bowley, Robin Pogrebin and Randy Kennedy

Across the country, orchestras, theaters and operas reacted with alarm that public funding for the arts could be cut under President Trump.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:18PM
Friday, November 18, 2016

Crouching tigers, dancing ghosts: Tim Yip's stunning designs by Mee-Lai Stone, Tristram Kenton and David Jays

‘I’m surprised when people recognise my work,’ says Tim Yip. ‘I change my style all the time.’ His notion of ‘new orientalism’ in films, dance, theatre and opera is about commu…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:06AM
Saturday, September 10, 2016

John Malkovich to make London debut as a theatre director by Maev Kennedy and Chris Wiegand

Actor will return to the UK in order to stage Zach Helm’s play Good Canary at Kingston’s Rose theatreThe American actor John Malkovich is heading to the UK – not to the West End stage,…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:24PM
Friday, April 22, 2016

Watch: Shakespeare’s Life in 1 Minute by Sarah Begley and Kenneth Bachor

April 23 marks the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death

SOURCE: time.com at 02:00PM
Wednesday, February 17, 2016

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SOURCE: Day By Day: The Producer’s Perspective at 10:50AM
Monday, February 15, 2016

How to Utilize Writing As Punishment by Ken

by: Robyn Knapp –> –> In the medical occupation, more now than ever before, the capability to think critically is important. The Registered Nurse’s responsibilities have im…

SOURCE: Day By Day: The Producer’s Perspective at 03:48PM
Thursday, February 4, 2016

Benefits and Drawbacks of HMO and PPO Health Care Plans by Ken

The stage where everyone who would like to function an area sports playing procedure can do thus together with the same professional-grade betting platform forms of assignment help literatur…

SOURCE: Day By Day: The Producer’s Perspective at 01:21PM
Thursday, January 28, 2016

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SOURCE: Day By Day: The Producer’s Perspective at 02:55PM
Wednesday, July 22, 2015

Broadway struggles to control cellphone etiquette by Jennifer Peltz and Mark Kennedy - The Associated Press

Theatres have been struggling with rude audience members texting and taking calls for years, but things have gotten even worse this year.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 07:51PM
Tuesday, July 21, 2015

Broadway stars, patrons decry the unsavoury use of smartphones by Jennifer Peltz and Mark Kennedy

As Broadway faces off against pocket-size sound-and-light shows, performers and some patrons say a hyper-connected culture are shredding the immersive experience of live theatre

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 03:01PM
Monday, July 20, 2015

Ain't misbehavin'? Broadway audience faux pas get spotlight by Jennifer Peltz and Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Come on along and listen to the lullaby of Broadway: Marimba ringtones! Rat-a-tat texting! The shaming "shhhhh!"...

SOURCE: Associated Press at 07:05AM
Monday, May 25, 2015

Shirelles Musical Baby It's You!, With Beth Leavel, Will Play the Broadhurst; Complete Cast Announced by Adam Hetrick and Kenneth Jones

Tony Award-winning actress Beth Leavel has been confirmed to star as late recording industry pioneer Florence Greenberg in the new Broadway musical Baby It's You!, which will make Broadway t…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:58PM

Good People, With Frances McDormand, Tate Donovan, Estelle Parsons, Extends Broadway Run by Adam Hetrick and Kenneth Jones

Good People, the latest work from Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright David Lindsay-Abaire, has extended its Broadway engagement an additional two weeks through May 8 at the Samuel J. Friedman…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:58PM

Angels in America Announces Fourth Off-Broadway Extension; Jonathan Hadary to Join Cast by Adam Hetrick and Kenneth Jones

The Off-Broadway revival of Tony Kushner's Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes, the historic play documenting the American AIDS crisis in the mid 1980's, has extended for a …

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:58PM

Davey Havok, Justin Guarini, Van Hughes Will Be New Leads of Broadway's American Idiot by Andrew Gans and Kenneth Jones

The Broadway musical American Idiot will feature several new leads beginning March 1 at the St. James Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:58PM

Will Harry Connick, Jr. Star in Broadway Revival of On a Clear Day You Can See Forever? by Andrew Gans and Kenneth Jones

Harry Connick, Jr., who starred in the revival of The Pajama Game and was seen last summer in Harry Connick, Jr. In Concert on Broadway at the Neil Simon Theatre, may be returning to the Gre…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:58PM

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May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
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Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
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