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Monday, May 25, 2015

For Kevin Spacey, a Reviled Lobbyist Is No Mere Villain by MELENA RYZIK

Kevin Spacey plays the disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff in his new film, "Casino Jack," opening Friday.

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Tuesday, April 14, 2015

ArtsBeat: Jake Gyllenhaal Will Star in ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ at City Center by Melena Ryzik

Mr. Gyllenhaal will star opposite Ellen Greene and Taran Killam of “Saturday Night Live” in the concert production of the sci-fi musical.

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Thursday, March 19, 2015

A Cultural Leap: Lisa D’Amour Juggles ‘Airline Highway’ and ‘Milton,’ a Tale of Five Towns by Melena Ryzik

While the playwright Lisa D’Amour prepares her “Airline Highway” for New York, she’s developing “Milton,” a show based on interviews with residents of American towns.

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Thursday, November 27, 2014

Snapshot: Adam Trent, Magician, Makes Broadway Debut by Melena Ryzik

The illusionist Adam Trent is making his Broadway debut with “The Illusionists — Witness the Impossible.”

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Monday, November 3, 2014

‘On the Town’ Actors Bond Around New York by Melena Ryzik

The three lead actors of the musical “On the Town” bond around New York even when they’re not in their roles.

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Thursday, September 4, 2014

John Waters Riffs on His 50-Year Retrospective by Melena Ryzik

John Waters describes his 50-year retrospective at the Film Society of Lincoln Center as the first nonironic career tribute he has ever received.

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Friday, May 16, 2014

‘Dream of the Red Chamber’ and Other Sleep-Oriented Shows by Melena Ryzik

A new breed of production invites spectators to bed down in an immersive performance space, exploring their perceptions of their surroundings in a half-awake state or in their dreams.

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Thursday, February 20, 2014

Oscar-Nominated Songs With Familiar Composers - NYTimes.com by Melena Ryzik

The song had humble roots, though. Ms. Anderson-Lopez and Mr. Lopez, a Tony winner for the musicals “Avenue Q” and “The Book of Mormon,” started banging it out on the piano at their …

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Thursday, September 19, 2013

ArtsBeat: Sting’s Musical To Open on Broadway After Chicago Tryout by Melena Ryzik

“The Last Ship” will open in Chicago next summer, before a planned Broadway opening that fall.    

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Thursday, March 14, 2013

Cyndi Lauper on Being a Composer, for ‘Kinky Boots’ by Melena Ryzik

Cyndi Lauper, trailblazer in pop, now a Broadway composer and reality TV star, expounds on her journey.

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Friday, January 11, 2013

Tina Fey and Amy Poehler Will Be Giving Sondheim His Big Break by Melena Ryzik

The Golden Globe hosts have already started planning something spontaneous for their big night.

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Thursday, December 20, 2012

Scene City: Racing Pulses Before and After a Screening of ‘Zero Dark Thirty’ by Melena Ryzik

The screening of “Zero Dark Thirty,” the dramatization of the hunt for Osama bin Laden, was hosted by Al Pacino in honor of its star, Jessica Chastain.

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Tuesday, November 20, 2012

ArtsBeat: R. Kelly Discusses Theatrical Adaptation of 'Trapped in the Closet' by Melena Ryzik

Mr. Kelly, who appeared wearing a black shirt and pants, with red leather gloves and carrying a lit cigar, said he was already working on the theatrical adaptation.

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Friday, July 13, 2012

ArtsBeat: It Takes Two: Artistic Director Explains Why a Bukowski-Sondheim Show Makes Sense by Melena Ryzik

A new theatrical work that fuses Bukowski's poetry with Mr. Sondheim's music and lyrics is scheduled to open in November in Long Beach, California.

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Wednesday, July 11, 2012

ArtsBeat: Diane Lane To Star in 'Sweet Bird of Youth' in Chicago by Melena Ryzik

Finn Wittrock will costar in the Goodman Theater production, to be directed by David Cromer.

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ArtsBeat: A New Green Goblin for 'Spider-Man' Musical by Melena Ryzik

Robert Cuccioli will replace Patrick Page in August.

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Friday, March 9, 2012

ArtsBeat: Replacement for Klugman Also Bows Out of 'Twelve Angry Men' by Melena Ryzik

David Canary, who was to replace Jack Klugman in "Twelve Angry Men," will be replaced by Terry Layman.

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Wednesday, March 7, 2012

A Salute to France and World Premieres for New York City Ballet Gala by Melena Ryzik

The gala, to be held on May 10, will have a French theme, the company announced on Wednesday, and will feature the world-premieres of two ballets.

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Wednesday, January 11, 2012

The Carpetbagger: Carey Mulligan and the Play That Is 'Shame' by Melena Ryzik

Carey Mulligan discusses how acting differs from theater to films like "Shame."

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Wednesday, August 10, 2011

ArtsBeat: 'Godspell' Finds Its Savior in 'Weeds' Co-Star by Melena Ryzik

The revival is scheduled to start previews on Oct. 13.

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Monday, August 1, 2011

Bares, not Bulls, on Wall Street by Melena Ryzik

An art work leads to three arrests.

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Monday, July 4, 2011

Joffrey Season Threatened by Melena Ryzik

The opening of the Joffrey Ballet's coming season could be canceled because of a contract dispute.

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Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Street-Level High-Wire Man by Melena Ryzik

Philippe Petit, who once walked between the World Trade Center towers on a high wire, will showcase some of his other skills in the one-man show “Wireless!”

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Sunday, May 1, 2011

From Starry-Eyed to Star by Melena Ryzik

Arian Moayed, appearing on Broadway in “Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo,” also has his hand in many other projects, including productions at Waterwell, where he is artistic director.

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Friday, April 8, 2011

TV on the Radio Makes a Film by Melena Ryzik

TV on the Radio makes a film to accompany the release of their fourth studio album, "Nine Types of Light," which is to be released on Tuesday. Watch and exclusive video of the band with foo…

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Friday, March 25, 2011

Fans Get Another Chance to Hear LCD Soundsystem's Farewell Concert by Melena Ryzik

Pitchfork will stream the Madison Square Garden show live on April 2.

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Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Del Toro to Unleash a Monster of a Movie by Melena Ryzik

Shooting on "Pacific Rim" is to start in September.

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Laypeople Can Distinguish Aritists' Abstractions from Animals', Study Finds by Melena Ryzik

Researchers at Boston College tested whether laypeople and art students could distinguish between abstract paintings by professional artists and those made by schoolchildren and animals, and…

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Jeffrey Donovan Joins Eastwood's 'J. Edgar' Film as Robert Kennedy by Melena Ryzik

Reuniting with the director he worked with in "The Changeling."

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