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Friday, December 24, 2021

Hugh Jackman praises ‘Music Man’ understudy for stepping into lead role last minute by Hannah Sparks

Actor Hugh Jackman took a few moments out of a preview of "The Music Man" on Broadway to thank their "swing" actors, including the leading lady, for saving the night.

SOURCE: The New York Post at 10:48AM
Thursday, December 2, 2021

‘Laverne & Shirley’ actor Eddie Mekka, ‘The Big Ragu’ dead at 69 by Hannah Sparks

Actor Eddie Mekka, best known for his role as Carmine "The Big Ragu" Ragusa of "Laverne & Shirley" has died. The Tony nominee was 69.

SOURCE: The New York Post at 09:45AM
Friday, April 3, 2020

Andrew Lloyd Webber will stream legendary Broadway shows free online by Hannah Sparks

"The Shows Must Go On!"

SOURCE: The New York Post at 12:24PM
Tuesday, December 10, 2019

‘Beetlejuice’ sets Broadway closing date for summer 2020 by Hannah Sparks

The profitable musical is getting the boot.

SOURCE: The New York Post at 09:46AM
Thursday, April 25, 2019

Bradley Cooper teases a one-off live show with Lady Gaga by Hannah Sparks

Tell me somethin,’ world. Are you happy in this post-“A Star Is Born” world? Or do you need more? Is there somethin’ else you’re searchin’ for? If you’re yearning to hear Jack …

SOURCE: The New York Post at 10:54AM
Friday, November 9, 2018

The Bodega Boys have way better weekends than you by Hannah Sparks

Lifelong Bronxites and pop culture podcasters Desus Nice and the Kid Mero, a k a the Bodega Boys, hit Madison Square Garden’s Hulu Theater Sunday for the New York Comedy Festival. “I…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 06:59PM
Thursday, April 26, 2018

‘Atlanta’ star loves Beyoncé just as much as the rest of us by Hannah Sparks

“It’s been so long since I had a weekend,” says Brian Tyree Henry, the “Atlanta” star who’s currently playing to sold-out Broadway audiences in Kenneth Lonergan’s “Lobby Hero…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 02:48PM
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