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Tuesday, December 28, 2010

ArtsBeat: Box Office Remains Strong for 'Spider-Man' in Challenging Week by Dave Itzkoff

The top-earning Broadway show for the Christmas week was "Wicked," while "Elf," "Billy Elliot," "Jersey Boys," "The Merchant of Venice" and "The Lion King" also grossed over $1 million.

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Stuntman Is Injured in Accident on Set of 'Hangover' Sequel by Dave Itzkoff

The studio said he is at a hospital in Bangkok.

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'The Exorcist,' 'The Pink Panther' and 'Airplane!' Among Movies Added to National Film Registry by Dave Itzkoff

The list of 25 movies deemed "culturally, historically or aesthetically significant" by the National Film Preservation Board also included "Grey Gardens," "All the President's Men" and "The …

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Monday, December 27, 2010

ArtsBeat: The Man Behind the Curtain: Lloyd Webber Plans Changes to 'Wizard of Oz' by Dave Itzkoff

The composer said he is adding new songs as well as a new opening and ending to his London production of "The Wizard of Oz."

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The Man Behind the Curtain: Lloyd Webber Plans Changes to 'Wizard of Oz' by Dave Itzkoff

The composer said he is adding new songs as well as a new opening and ending to his London production of "The Wizard of Oz."

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ArtsBeat: Reviews for 'Spider-Man' Start Spinning Out Early by Dave Itzkoff

Linda Winer of Newsday and Jeremy Gerard of Bloomberg News both wrote about their recent experiences at "Spider-Man," which is scheduled to open at the Foxwoods Theater on Feb. 7.

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Reviews for 'Spider-Man' Start Spinning Out Early by Dave Itzkoff

Linda Winer of Newsday and Jeremy Gerard of Bloomberg News both wrote about their recent experiences at "Spider-Man," which is scheduled to open at the Foxwoods Theater on Feb. 7.

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Thursday, December 23, 2010

He Loved Her Madly, Now She's Mad About Morrison's Pardon by Dave Itzkoff

Patricia Kennealy Morrison, an author who identifies herself as the widow of the Doors' lead singer, said Morrison "would utterly spurn even the thought of being pardoned for something he di…

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What Rhymes With Righteous Vengeance? The 'True Grit' Theme Song by Dave Itzkoff

Glen Campbell contributed more to the original 1969 film than just his immaculately groomed sideburns.

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Wednesday, December 22, 2010

The Doors Light One Last Fire in Response to Morrison's Pardon by Dave Itzkoff

Morrison's surviving band mates said he didn't need "to be pardoned for anything," and they called on the State of Florida and the City of Miami to apologize for arresting and prosecuting th…

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Heavy: Stretch of Abbey Road Made Famous By the Beatles Becomes Protected Landmark by Dave Itzkoff

A British official said the famous street crossing "is no castle or cathedral but, thanks to the Beatles and a ten minute photo-shoot one August morning in 1969, it has just as strong a clai…

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A 'True Grit' Primer: Know Your La Boeuf(s)! by Dave Itzkoff

You wouldn't want to get Rooster Cogburn upset, would you?

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Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Scream Real Loud: 'Pee-wee Herman Show' Coming Back to HBO by Dave Itzkoff

The cable channel said it would tape the Broadway production of "The Pee-wee Herman Show" for a new special to be shown next year.

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ArtsBeat: Scream Real Loud: 'Pee-wee Herman Show' Coming Back to HBO by Dave Itzkoff

The cable channel said it would tape the Broadway production of "The Pee-wee Herman Show" for a new special to be shown next year.

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Kings of Leon Concert Postponed After Bus Fires by Dave Itzkoff

Two buses belonging to the band burned at London's O2 Arena but no serious injuries were reported.

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ArtsBeat: Performer Is Injured at ‘Spider-Man’ on Broadway by Dave Itzkoff and Hamilton Boardman

Witnesses saw either the actor playing the title character or his stunt double fall 8 to 10 feet during the performance.

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Monday, December 20, 2010

Performer Is Injured During 'Spider-Man' Performance by Dave Itzkoff

Theatergoers said they saw either the actor playing the title character or his stunt double fall a distance of about eight to ten feet into the orchestra pit during the closing minutes of th…

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Another Extension for 'Merchant of Venice' on Broadway by Dave Itzkoff

The play will go on hiatus while Al Pacino works on a film, then resume performances for three weeks beginning Feb. 1.

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ArtsBeat: Another Extension for 'Merchant of Venice' on Broadway by Dave Itzkoff

The play will go on hiatus while Al Pacino works on a film, then resume performances for three weeks beginning Feb. 1.

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Rooster Will Rise Again in Broadway Transfer of 'Jerusalem' by Dave Itzkoff

Mark Rylance will reprise his Olivier Award-winning role as Johnny "Rooster" Byron, the drug-fueled former daredevil, in Jez Butterworth's play.

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ArtsBeat: Rooster Will Rise Again in Broadway Transfer of 'Jerusalem' by Dave Itzkoff

Mark Rylance will reprise his Olivier Award-winning role as Johnny "Rooster" Byron, the drug-fueled former daredevil, in Jez Butterworth's play.

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ArtsBeat: 'War Horse' Corrals Its American Cast by Dave Itzkoff

The Lincoln Center Theater production, adapted from the Michael Morpurgo novel, will employ a cast of 35 actors all new to the play.

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'War Horse' Corrals Its American Cast by Dave Itzkoff

The Lincoln Center Theater production, adapted from the Michael Morpurgo novel, will employ a cast of 35 actors all new to the play.

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Investigation Opened After Britain's 'X Factor' Lives Up to Its Name by Dave Itzkoff

The British office that regulates television is looking into risqué performances by Christina Aguilera and Rihanna drew more than 4,000 complaints from viewers.

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Time Lords A-Leaping: Steven Moffat Explains the 'Doctor Who' Christmas Special by Dave Itzkoff

This year's special, a science-fiction tribute to Dickens's "Christmas Carol," will also be the first "Doctor Who" episode to have its premiere in the United States and Britain on the same d…

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C Is for Christmas Wish: Cookie Monster Gets on 'Saturday Night Live' by Dave Itzkoff

The greedy blue "Sesame Street" character eats up a portion of Jeff Bridges's "S.N.L." monologue with a holiday-themed duet.

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Friday, December 17, 2010

War and Then Maybe Peace: Eric Braeden and Neil Patrick Harris on Twitter by Dave Itzkoff

The actors Eric Braeden and Neil Patrick Harris, a star of the CBS sitcom "How I Met Your Mother," seem to have called a truce in their Twitter war on Friday.

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Heir to the King? Larry's Son Takes the Mic by Dave Itzkoff

On a night of tributes and salutes to Mr. King, the show may have been stolen by his 10-year-old son, Cannon.

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Thursday, December 16, 2010

You're Roasted: Comedy Central Plans Satiric Salute to Donald Trump by Dave Itzkoff

The real-estate mogul will be the next guest of honor at a Comedy Central roast, planned for broadcast in the spring.

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'Shakespeare in Love' Sequel to Be, Apparently, After Miramax-Weinstein Deal by Dave Itzkoff

The expanded partnership will now include possible sequels to seemingly self-contained films like "Bad Santa" and "Rounders" - not to mention "Bridget Jones's Diary," "Copland," "From Dusk T…

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Dramatic Pause: Stephen Colbert to Perform Pinter in One-Time Reading by Dave Itzkoff

The "Colbert Report" host and his wife, Evelyn McGee-Colbert, will perform in a benefit reading of "Betrayal" for Luna Stage in West Orange, N.J.

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