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Monday, May 25, 2015

About New York: Rock Fame: Won, Lost and Re-enacted by PAUL VITELLO

As he climbs back up, Dee Snider, who led Twisted Sister, is in a Broadway show playing an aging rock impresario.

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Monday, October 13, 2014

Stanley Chase Dies at 87; Gave New York Macheath by Paul Vitello

Mr. Chase went on to become a prolific producer of theater, film and television drama, with credits including a vast roster of popular series like “The Fugitive” and “Peyton Place.”

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Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Tony Musante, Actor Known for Role in ‘Toma,’ Dies at 77 by Paul Vitello

Mr. Musante acted on stage and in many films in the United States and Europe, working with Gene Hackman, Meryl Streep and George C. Scott.    

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Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Chris Chase, Actress and Writer, Is Dead by Paul Vitello

Ms. Chase appeared on the New York stage, on television and in film under the name Irene Kane, before finding her voice in writing.    

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Saturday, October 5, 2013

Sidney Lanier, 90, Experimental Stage Producer, Is Dead by Paul Vitello

Mr. Lanier, then an Episcopal priest, made his church a home for the American Place Theater in 1963.    

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Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Marta Heflin, Actor, Dies at 68; Waif Seen in Altman Films by Paul Vitello

Ms. Heflin appeared in New York stage musicals like “Fiddler on the Roof” and “Jesus Christ Superstar,” and later in a string of Robert Altman movies that capitalized on her waifishn…

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Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Helen Hanft, Master of Camp Way Off Broadway, Dies at 79 by Paul Vitello

Ms. Hanft was an actress whose gift for camp humor, surreal scenarios and risqué roles made her the queen of Off Off Broadway during a golden age for experimental theater.   …

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Monday, March 11, 2013

Sybil Christopher, Actress and Nightclub Founder, Dies at 83 by Paul Vitello

Ms. Christopher was a former actress, famous ex-wife and founder of Arthur, one of Manhattan’s most popular celebrity nightclubs in the 1960s.

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Sunday, March 10, 2013

Arthur Storch, Theater Director, Is Dead at 87 by Paul Vitello

Mr. Storch, an Actors Studio alumnus, directed on and off Broadway and created Syracuse Stage, a regional theater he brought to national prominence.

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Monday, July 9, 2012

Martin Pakledinaz, Costume Designer, Dies at 58 by Paul Vitello

Mr. Pakledinaz was nominated 10 times for Tony Awards and won twice, for “Kiss Me, Kate” and “Thoroughly Modern Millie.” He also worked in opera, dance and regional theater.

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Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Victor Spinetti Dies at 82; Actor in All 3 Beatles’ Films by Paul Vitello

Mr. Spinetti, a film and stage actor, won a Tony Award but was best known for appearing in all of the Beatles’ movies.

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Saturday, June 16, 2012

Steve Ben Israel, Performance Artist, Dies at 74 by Paul Vitello

Mr. Israel, who toured for 15 years with the avant-garde group Living Theater, sought to undermine capitalist society with comedy.

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Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Dick Anthony Williams, Actor and Producer, Dies at 77 by Paul Vitello

Mr. Williams’s roles ranged from blaxploitation films to the stage, where he gained two Tony nominations.

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Monday, October 10, 2011

Doris Belack, Judge on TV’s ‘Law & Order,’ Dies at 85 by Paul Vitello

Ms. Belack was a stage and television actress best known for her roles as a “Law & Order” judge and as a soap opera producer in “Tootsie” with Dustin Hoffman.

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Monday, August 8, 2011

Jane White, Actress and Singer Who Found Racial Attitudes to Be an Obstacle, Dies at 88 by PAUL VITELLO

Ms. White, a light-skinned black actress and singer, found that casting directors resisted putting her in roles both because she was too white to be black and because she was too black to be…

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Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Michael Cacoyannis, Director of ‘Zorba the Greek,’ Dies at 90 by PAUL VITELLO

Mr. Cacoyannis, most famous for “Zorba the Greek” with Anthony Quinn, also brought Greek drama to the stage and screen, including “Electra” with Irene Papas.

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Tuesday, December 14, 2010

About New York: Rock Fame: Won, Lost and Re-enacted by Paul Vitello

As he climbs back up, Dee Snider, who led Twisted Sister, is in a Broadway show playing an aging rock impresario.

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
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
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards