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Saturday, June 14, 2008

    [ P ]  Peter Kapetan, Broadway Actor, Dies at 51

    [ B ]  Broadway Performer Peter Kapetan of The Wedding Singer Dead at 51

    [ V ]  'The Color Purple' fading fast

    Road Grosses

    [ V ]  Theater stumbles as dollar tumbles

    Despite flocking tourists, production costs up

    [ HChron ]  Song-and-dance man Denman a real showstopper By EVERETT EVANS

    Any time Jeffry Denman energizes the stage with his vibrant singing, exuberant dancing and irrepressible clowning, The Gershwins' An American in Paris takes wing.

    Thanks to Lauren for the link.

    The Tony Awards - Predictions:

    [ DCTS ]  Predicting the Tonys By Joel Markowitz

    It's everyone's favorite game this weekend, and here's a panel who think they know - includes Peter Filichia (Theatermania), Jayne Blanchard (Wash Times), and DCTS writers Richard Seff, Joel Markowitz and Gary McMillan.

    [ LAT ]  Gold Derby by Tom O'Neil
    Experts predict who'll win the Tonys

    [ B ]  Place Your Bets! Broadway Pundits Predict the 2008 Tony Awards

    [ B ]  Who Will Win? Our Editor-in-Chief Predicts the 2008 Tonys by Paul Wontorek

    [ NY ]  Tony Awards: 'Times,' 'Post' Both Predict Stew Upset

    [ HChron ]  It's Broadway's night to shine By EVERETT EVANS

    [ B ]  VIDEO: Fan on the Street Tonys Special: Who Are You Rooting For?

    More on the Tony Awards:

    [ WP ]  Broadway Recast! By Teresa Wiltz

    Onstage and in the Seats, People of Color Are Showing Producers New Ways to See Green

    [ S ]  Everyone hates the Tonys By Sarah Hepola

    But those big-belting dames and over-the-top dance numbers bring out my inner theater geek -- and give my heart a wedgie.

    Thanks to bwayjoey on All That Chat for the link.

    [ B ]  Broadway.com Announces Tony Talkback; Submit Your Video Now!

    [ B ]  VIDEO: Behind the Scenes: Backstage at Gypsy with Tony Yazbeck

    [ P ]  Tony Nominee Gaines Questioned His Gypsy Casting

    [ P ]  Tony Nominees Menken and Slater Have Full Plate with Mermaid, Faith and Sister Act

    [ NYT ]  Glass Ceiling, Meet Sisterhood By CHARLES ISHERWOOD

    Though "Sex and the City" is drawing crowds, "Top Girls" got to the girl talk first.

    [ B ]  When Steve Met Tony: Through the Years with the Legendary Sondheim

    [ B ]  The Music Man: Tony-Honored Orchestrator Robert Russell Bennett

    [ B ]  TONYS 2008: From Stew to Nuts, Your Ultimate Tony Party Menu!

    [ SS ]  Patti Lupone arrives as Mama Rose in 'Gypsy' By Jack Zink

    [ CSM ]  CD reviews: Broadway's best soundtracks By James C. Taylor

    [ P ]  South Pacific's Szot, O'Hara, Morrison and More Featured on New Podcast Series

    [ P ]  Sheik and Bostwick Will Be Tony Presenters

    [ TM ]  62nd Annual Tony Awards Will Be Presented on June 15

    [ TM ]  McPherson's The Seafarer Added to Geffen's 08-09 Season

    [ P ]  Thurgood Extends Broadway Run

    [ TM ]  Thurgood Extends Through August 17

    Features:

    [ LAT ]  Alice Ripley plays Mrs. Walker her way (not Ann-Margret's) in 'The Who's Tommy' By Mindy Farabee

    The Tony-nominated actress and pop musician is about to become a mother for the third time. Sort of.

    [ DCTS ]  Actors Equity Presents the Richard Seff Award

    Broadway vet turned agent turned author Richard Seff talks about the 5 year old Richard Seff Award for best supporting player, presented this year to David Rasche and Hallie Foote.

    [ NYT ]  Two Twosomes, Not a Script in Sight By ROBERT SIMONSON

    The improv duo known as TJ and Dave do not speak to each other on the day before a show. Murray Nossel and Paul Browde, the two men in "Two Men Talking," won't shut up.

    [ NYT ]  Adding Hamlet to Characters Within By ERIC PIEPENBURG

    Michael Stuhlbarg talks about tackling "Hamlet," being handy with a pencil and finding surprises on the stage.

    [ NYT ]  Audio Slide Show: Finding the Character

    Michael Stuhlbarg talks about playing "Hamlet."

    [ V ]  UCLA Live rolls on with more risks

    Theater festival aims for greater influence

    [ V ]  Broadway event helps Fight AIDS

    Fundraiser gets down to bare necessities

    [ BE ]  'Bee' is back at BSC By Jeffrey Borak

    [ P ]  PHOTO CALL: Spring Awakening's Bashoff and Estabrook Get Caffeinated

    [ B ]  PHOTO OP: Caffeinated for Charity! Spring Awakening Stars Work at Starbucks for BC/EFA

    [ P ]  PHOTO CALL: A Dangerous Personality Opens Off-Broadway

    Reviews:

    [ TM ]  Beyond Therapy
    Reviewed by: Sandy MacDonald

    The Williamstown Theatre Festival serves up an oddly bloodless production of Christopher Durang's 1981 comedy.

    [ BS ]  Patriotic Bitch - Reviewed by RON COHEN

    Alanna Ubach is a highly watchable actor, and she gives full rein to her considerable skills for characterization in her one-woman show.

    [ NYT ]  The People You Meet in a Ladies' Bathroom By ANITA GATES

    Alanna Ubach takes the stage at the Clurman Theater in an entertaining one-act series of character monologues.

    [ NYT ]  Papa Was a Rolling Stone, and a Famous Disc Jockey By LAWRENCE VAN GELDER

    Anger, bitterness and ceaseless yearning course through the quest narrated and enacted by W. Allen Taylor in his one-man show.

    [ BS ]  A Dangerous Personality - Reviewed by SAM THIELMAN

    It's almost impossible to take the play seriously on its own terms -- a little like watching theatre by someone who still thinks the earth is flat.

    [ BS ]  The Gondoliers - Reviewed by ROBERT WINDELER

    "The Gondoliers" is a large and lovely lagniappe, a surprising coda, a rare treat for even hard-core fans of Gilbert and Sullivan.

    [ BS ]  Single Black Female - Reviewed by JERRY PORTWOOD

    Lisa B. Thompson's "Single Black Female" seems perfectly suited for the post-"Sex and the City" woman and owns up to that fact early on.

    [ BS ]  Four Women & a Waitress - Reviewed by CHRISTOPHER MURRAY

    Each of the brief one-acts on this double bill features a pair of women engaged in conflict.

    [ BS ]  A Doll's House - Reviewed by MARC MILLER

    In laboring for universality, this "Doll's House" merely achieves randomness.

    [ LAT ]  THEATER REVIEW: 'Shel Silverstein Uncensored!'

    Also reviewed: 'Thumping Claw 2008,' 'Adam Baum and the Jew Movie,' 'I'm Just Wild About Harry'

    News:

    [ P ]  Michele Lee Is Mame for Pittsburgh CLO in July

    [ TM ]  Michele Lee to Star in Pittsburgh CLO's Mame

    [ P ]  Dugan, Huber, O'Donnell, Rutberg and More to Star in Perfect Harmony

    [ TM ]  Full Cast, Creative Team Set for Perfect Harmony

    [ P ]  Piszel Will Join Rea for Public's Kicking a Dead Horse

    [ TM ]  Piszel, Rea Set for Shepard's Kicking a Dead Horse

    [ TM ]  Neil Young's Greendale to Be Part of Ice Factory Festival

    [ TM ]  Drama Desk Names 2008-2009 Nominating Committee

    [ TM ]  Cho, Fox, Gifford, Pastore, Rivers, et al. Set for NBC's Celebrity Family Feud

    [ TM ]  Full Cast, Creative Team Set for What the Butler Saw at Wellfleet

    [ TM ]  Darrell Hammond to Perform Comedy Shows at Bay Street Theatre

    [ TM ]  Full Cast, Creative Team Set for All the Rage

    [ TM ]  Branagh, Chancellor, Dillane, Jacobi, Law, Roger, et al. Set for Donmar Warehouse Season

    [ P ]  Gregory II Will Exit Cry-Baby June 15; Clark Is New Dupree

    [ P ]  Chekhov-Inspired Gulls Will Make World Premiere in Pasadena July 17

    [ P ]  "Diff'rent Strokes": Renata Will Be Coleman in Avenue Q

    [ P ]  Apocalyptic "2012" Film Features Cusack, Glover, Peet and Platt

    [ P ]  PLAYBILL.COM'S THEATRE WEEK IN REVIEW, June 7-13: August in June

    [ P ]  UndergroundZero Festival Announces Line-Up and July Dates

    [ P ]  Blackhurst, Dussault, McArdle and More Will Celebrate the Sixties in You've Got Possibilities

    [ P ]  Jibson, Pedi, Buonopane and More to Be Part of "Curvalicious" Reading

    [ P ]  Dog Day Afternoon to Play Off-Broadway's Studio Theatre

    [ P ]  Today in Theatre History: JUNE 14

    [ P ]  THE DVD SHELF: Another "Muppet Show" Season, Plus Four Screwball Comedies

    [ P ]  Hot 'n Cole with Champlin, Cleale and Wiley, Opens in Westport June 14

    [ P ]  All's Well Kicks Off Old Globe Summer Slate, With Romeo, Juliet and Falstaff in the Wings

    [ P ]  Hello, Dolly! Benefit, with Skipper, Karel, Cates and Weitzer, Presented June 14

    [ P ]  New London Musical Is Gone with the Wind June 14

    [ P ]  Winther and Grigsby Will Offer New Love Songs at the Metropolitan Room

    [ P ]  Apple Tree Theatre Presents Works by Grant, Lippa and Wasserstein in 2008-2009

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