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Thursday, May 26, 2016

'American Psycho' to Close Before Tony Awards by The Associated Press

The Broadway musical will close June 5 after 81 performances, just a week before the Tonys on June 12.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:44PM
Monday, May 16, 2016

'Jane the Virgin' star going into 'Chicago' on Broadway by The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) -- Jaime Camil will be channeling his sleazy lawyer side on Broadway....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 10:43PM

'Hamilton' Creator Takes Jab at Donald Trump in Commencement Address: "Immigrants Get the Job Done" by The Associated Press

Lin-Manuel Miranda spoke Monday at the University of Pennsylvania.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:31PM
Wednesday, May 4, 2016

Broadway musical "Hamilton" does what it always does — stuns by The Associated Press

This year the Tony Awards are being nicknamed the "Hamil-Tonys" in recognition that "Hamilton" is the show to beat.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 02:26AM
Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Some reaction from 2016 Tony Award nominees by The Associated Press

Some reaction from 2016 Tony Award nominees:...

SOURCE: Associated Press at 02:10PM
Friday, April 29, 2016

American Airlines apologizes to musician for barring violin by The Associated Press

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) -- A concert musician who was not allowed to board a flight with her violin says she hopes the incident will raise awareness of regulations that permit violins …

SOURCE: Associated Press at 02:32PM
Monday, April 25, 2016

Broadway musical 'Waitress' to launch national tour in 2017 by The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) -- The new Broadway musical "Waitress" is packing up its pies and hitting the road....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 01:20PM
Saturday, April 23, 2016

Things to know about Shakespeare, 400 years after his death by The Associated Press

LONDON (AP) — Theater-lovers in Britain and around the world are marking the 400th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 05:39PM

Blue Man Group joins others canceling North Carolina dates by The Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Blue Man Group is the latest musical act to cancel shows in North Carolina after the state's passage of a law limiting anti-discrimination protections for th…

SOURCE: Denver Post at 05:39PM

Things to know about Shakespeare, 400 years after his death by The Associated Press

LONDON (AP) -- Theater-lovers in Britain and around the world are marking the 400th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare. A few things to know about the famous playwright:.…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 04:35PM

Things to know about Shakespeare, 400 years after his death by The Associated Press

LONDON (AP) — Theater-lovers in Britain and around the world are marking the 400th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 01:42PM

Royalty, Obama, fans mark 400 years since Shakespeare died by The Associated Press

LONDON (AP) — If all the world's a stage, William Shakespeare is its architect. The 400th anniversary of the playwright's death is being marked across Britain with parades, church…

SOURCE: Denver Post at 06:31AM
Tuesday, April 19, 2016

2016 Pulitzer winners and finalists in journalism and arts by The Associated Press

The 2016 Pulitzer Prize winners and finalists: JOURNALISM Public Service: The Associated Press, for a series of articles documenting the use of slave labor in the commercial s…

SOURCE: Denver Post at 08:32PM
Monday, March 28, 2016

'Hamilton' Enlists Rory O'Malley to Play King George by The Associated Press

The Tony-nominated actor will play the tart-tongued George III starting April 11, replacing Jonathan Groff.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:23PM
Thursday, March 17, 2016

Jesus' last hours depicted live in "The Passion" by The Associated Press

The tale of the final hours of the life of Jesus of Nazareth has been told countless times — but on Sunday, Fox will broadcast a retelling with a modern-day musical twist, with the res…

SOURCE: Denver Post at 11:35PM
Monday, February 22, 2016

'Hamilton' Wins Kennedy Prize for Drama by The Associated Press

"Technically so proficient, historically so sound, artistically so groundbreaking, 'Hamilton' is both inspired by and celebrates the evolving history of the United States, of hip-hop, and of…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:18AM
Wednesday, January 20, 2016

'High School Musical' stars reunite for 10th anniversary on Disney by The Associated Press

LOS ANGELES — The stars of "High School Musical" are reuniting for a 10th-anniversary tribute to the TV movie.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 10:53PM
Wednesday, January 13, 2016

'Lazarus': First Performance Since David Bowie's Death Leaves Audience Members in Tears by The Associated Press

Tuesday night's performance was the first time since Bowie's death that the show went on at the 200-seat New York theater, where a single matinee seat is now going for $1,900 on StubHub.read…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:16AM
Tuesday, January 5, 2016

'Hamilton' Digital Theater Ticket Lottery Crashes on First Day by The Associated Press

Lin-Manuel Miranda says 50,000 hopefuls overwhelmed the lottery site and no winners were selected for Tuesday's show.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 06:19PM
Wednesday, December 30, 2015

Tony-Winner Tonya Pinkins Quits Play, Saying Her Role Was "Neutered" by The Associated Press

The actress claimed the part in 'Mother Courage and Her Children' was created through "the filter of the white gaze." read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:54PM
Monday, December 21, 2015

J.K. Rowling defends casting of black Hermione in new play by The Associated Press

LONDON (AP) — A black actress playing Hermione Granger? J.K. Rowling has no problem with that. The best-selling author of the "Harry Potter" books has responded to mixed reactions…

SOURCE: Denver Post at 01:13PM
Friday, December 18, 2015

Heirs of Abbott and Costello Lose Copyright Claim Over ‘Who’s on First’ by The Associated Press

A federal judge threw out a suit that said the Broadway play “Hand to God” borrowed excessively from the comedians’ routine.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:15AM
Tuesday, December 1, 2015

'The Wiz Live!' to air vocal description for sight-impaired by The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) -- When "The Wiz Live!" airs on NBC this Thursday, it will come alive for the blind with a voiced description of the broadcast's sights and ac…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 09:25PM
Sunday, November 29, 2015

Luc Bondy, Swiss Opera, Theater Director, Dies at 67 by The Associated Press

Paris' Odeon Theatre, where he last worked, said he died of pneumonia.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:38PM
Monday, October 19, 2015

Eddie Murphy Jokes After Accepting Top Prize For Humor by The Associated Press

The Kennedy Center presented the comedian with the Mark Twain Prize on Sunday. While honored, Murphy did jokingly point out one thing: "Usually when there's a prize, there's money."

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 07:10AM
Saturday, October 3, 2015

Brian Friel, Tony-Winning Irish Playwright, Dies at 86 by The Associated Press

'Dancing at Lughnasa' earned Friel his greatest accolades, including a trio of Tony Awards in 1992.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:29PM
Thursday, September 24, 2015

Ali Salem, Egyptian Writer Who Drove Across Israel, Dies at 79 by The Associated Press

Mr. Salem was shunned in Egypt after his book “A Drive to Israel,” which detailed his solo trip.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:22PM
Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Kicked Out by the Rockettes: Where Will the 2016 Tony Awards Be? by The Associated Press

The Broadway-lauding awards show may find itself homeless, due to the return of the 'Spring Spectacular.'read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:35PM
Thursday, August 6, 2015

Steve Jobs to Be the Subject of New Opera by The Associated Press

'The Revolution of Steve Jobs' will premiere during the Santa Fe Opera's 2017 season.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:51AM
Wednesday, August 5, 2015

New Jersey teen to star as Dorothy in NBC's 'The Wiz Live!' by The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) -- NBC has found the young woman who will ease on down the yellow brick road....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 10:35AM
Thursday, July 23, 2015

'American Psycho' Musical Headed to Broadway by The Associated Press

The show, based on the Bret Easton Ellis novel, which previously ran in London, will start previews in February with Benjamin Walker playing Patrick Bateman.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 04:04PM

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