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Monday, May 25, 2015

ArtsBeat: Five Questions About a List About Movies About Theater by ERIK PIEPENBURG

Two new lists compile movie titles that every theater-lover should know about.

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Producers Will Get Back Their Money, and Then Some, As 'Rain' Recoups by ERIK PIEPENBURG

The biographical show, with four cast members impersonating the Beatles in a concert setting, will close at the Neil Simon Theater on Jan. 9 and resume performances at the Helen Hayes Theate…

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'Women on the Verge' of an Early Closing by ERIK PIEPENBURG

The Lincoln Center Theater production will close on Jan. 2, three weeks earlier than its originally scheduled run.

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Broadway Actors Who Are Bracing for Final Curtain by ERIK PIEPENBURG

Five actors in shows that are closing soon discuss what will happen after the curtains come down.

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ArtsBeat: A Cautionary Tale for 'Spider-Man' by ERIK PIEPENBURG

A look back at the famed Broadway flop "Via Galactica" and at lessons that the team behind "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" could learn from it.

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Wilson Jermaine Heredia Returns to Broadway in 'La Cage' by ERIK PIEPENBURG

Wilson Jermaine Heredia will replace Robin de Jesús in the role of the sassy housekeeper Jacob.

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ArtsBeat: Curtain Down, Heads Up: Readers Respond to 'Small Fire,' 'Dracula' and Streisand by Erik Piepenburg

A snapshot of readers' responses to new and noteworthy shows, events, and people in the theater world.

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Creative Team Announced for Stage Musical of Oscar-Winning 'Once' by Erik Piepenburg

The playwright Enda Walsh and the director John Tiffany will collaborate on the stage adaptation of the popular film.

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ArtsBeat: Behind the Poster: 'Good People' by Erik Piepenburg

A look at the poster for David Lindsay-Abaire's new play, starring Tate Donovan and Frances McDormand.

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Behind the Poster: 'Good People' by Erik Piepenburg

A look at the poster for David Lindsay-Abaire's new play, starring Tate Donovan and Frances McDormand.

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A Move, and Early Bird Specials, for 'Rock of Ages' by Erik Piepenburg

When "Rock of Ages" moves to the Helen Hayes Theater in March, it will offer an unusual discount ticket program.

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Coil Festival: 5 Questions About 'Holiday' by Erik Piepenburg

The Ranters Theater is making its American debut with a show about two men and a children's pool.

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Under the Radar: 5 Questions About 'Bonanza' by Erik Piepenburg

An interview with creators of "Bonanza" in Under the Radar Festival.

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Curtain Down, Heads Up: Readers Respond to 'Other Desert Cities' and 'Earnest' by Erik Piepenburg

A roundup of readers' reviews of Jon Robin Baitz's new play "Other Desert Cities" and the Roundabout's revival of "The Importance of Being Earnest" by Oscar Wilde.

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ArtsBeat: Last Chance: 'On Stage in Fashion' by Erik Piepenburg

An exhibition at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts examines what happens when the aspirational glamor of fashion meets the flesh-and-blood storytelling requirements of cost…

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Hey, Kids, Let’s Put on a Reading! by Erik Piepenburg

Play readings — works in progress in need of feedback before the full-fledged productions — have become a major piece of the New York theatrical landscape.

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ArtsBeat: Curtain Down, Heads Up: Readers on Rock Stars and Leonard Bernstein by Erik Piepenburg

A roundup of readers' responses to recent posts about rock stars on Broadway and Leonard Bernstein's status as one of the greatest composers of all time.

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'Born Yesterday' Has a Theater and Sets an Opening Night by Erik Piepenburg

The Broadway revival of Garson Kanin's comedy, starring Jim Belushi and Nina Arianda, is to start performances at the Cort Theater on March 31.

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Curtain Down, Heads Up: Is There Such a Thing as Too Much Theater? by Erik Piepenburg

A roundup of what readers were talking about last week on the theater section of nytimes.com, Facebook and Twitter.

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Inspired by Mario and Bob the Builder, Writers Offer 'The Wii Plays' by Erik Piepenburg

Starting tonight at Ars Nova, the non-profit theater in Hell's Kitchen, worlds both real and virtual will mingle on stage in "The Wii Plays," an evening of short works and live music inspire…

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Victoria Clark Joins 'Sister Act' on Broadway by Erik Piepenburg

Ms. Clark, a Tony Award winner for "The Light in the Piazza," will play the role of the Mother Superior.

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Luker, McGillin Are the Answer for 'Where's Charley?' by Erik Piepenburg

The revival of George Abbott's show, adapted from the Brandon Thomas comedy "Charley's Aunt," will run from March 17 through 20.

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Photos From the Broadway Backwards Benefit by Erik Piepenburg

Broadway Backwards, an annual benefit for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center, re-interprets the songs of musical theater.

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A New Musical From Bernhard and Bond by Erik Piepenburg

Sandra Bernhard and Justin Bond are collaborating on a new musical.

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Kathy Griffin Coming to Broadway by Erik Piepenburg

The salty comedian will make her Broadway debut in a new one-woman show, "Kathy Griffin Wants a Tony."

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Curtain Down, Heads Up: ‘Compulsion’ and ‘Diary of a Madman’ by ERIK PIEPENBURG

Readers were wildly split over two recently-opened shows: Rinne Groff’s play “Compulsion,” starring Mandy Patinkin, and a new adaptation of Gogol’s “Diary of a …

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Curtain Down, Heads Up: 'Compulsion' and 'Diary of a Madman' by Erik Piepenburg

A roundup of readers reviews of new shows at the Public Theater and the Brooklyn Academy of Music.

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No Combat Duty but Plenty of Curtain Calls by Erik Piepenburg

Adam Driver, who has been been a Marine and is now an actor, is working to bridge the culture gap between the military and the theater.

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Curtain Down, Heads Up: 'Compulsion' and 'Diary of a Madman' by Erik Piepenburg

A roundup of readers reviews of new shows at the Public Theater and the Brooklyn Academy of Music.

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Curtain Down, Heads Up: Readers' Advice for 'Spider-Man' by Erik Piepenburg

Several readers offered the troubled musical some words of advice.

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