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Monday, October 14, 2013

Liza Minnelli performs with broken wrist in NY by The Associated Press

The show went on for Liza Minnelli....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 09:44PM
Thursday, October 3, 2013

List of cities on 'We Will Rock You' tour by The Associated Press

The first North American tour of the musical "We Will Rock You" will stop at these cities and venues over the next year.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 10:45AM
Friday, September 27, 2013

Gillian Anderson to star in London 'Streetcar' by The Associated Press

LONDON—Former "X-Files" star Gillian Anderson is returning to the London stage next year as Blanche DuBois in "A Streetcar Named Desire.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 11:59AM
Monday, September 16, 2013

Emmy-nominated stars eager for Harris' host redux by The Associated Press

Neil Patrick Harris has established himself as an ideal awards-show host. He won rave reviews the four times he hosted the Tony Awards, and he's returning for his second time as host of the …

SOURCE: Associated Press at 11:35AM
Thursday, September 5, 2013

Lorna Luft, Liza Minnelli reunite for concert by The Associated Press

NEW YORK—Judy Garland's talented daughters Lorna Luft and Liza Minnelli will perform together for the first time in 20 years during two concerts next month to raise money to fight brea…

SOURCE: Denver Post at 01:55PM
Thursday, August 29, 2013

Guild helps playwrights with business, art by The Associated Press

CHICAGO—There are famous names that define Broadway, like Stephen Sondheim, Stephen Schwartz and Terrence McNally.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 06:17PM
Saturday, August 24, 2013

Julie Harris, Broadway Star, Dies at 87 - The Hollywood Reporter by The Associated Press

Julie Harris, one of Broadway's most honored performers, whose roles ranged from the flamboyant Sally Bowles in I Am a Camera to the reclusive Emily Dickinson in The Belle of Amherst, died S…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:16PM
Friday, August 16, 2013

Some married couples on Broadway by The Associated Press

Terrence Mann and Charlotte d'Amboise are hardly the only married acting couple with Broadway credits. Some others:...

SOURCE: Associated Press at 11:02AM
Sunday, August 11, 2013

Theater Publicist Shirley Herz Dies at 87 by The Associated Press

The Tony-winning press agent died at Mt. Sinai Hospital from complications from a stroke suffered in July. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 06:22PM

NH lifetime achievement award for Stephen Sondheim by The Associated Press

PETERBOROUGH, N.H.—Broadway composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim is being awarded one of the top honors in the arts world: the Edward MacDowell Medal for lifetime achievement.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 10:55AM
Thursday, July 11, 2013

3 more Broadway shows slated to autism-friendly by The Associated Press

NEW YORK—Autism-friendly performances of "Wicked," "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark," and "The Lion King" are on tap for later this year and next.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 06:47PM
Thursday, June 13, 2013

'Kinky Boots' kicks off national tour in Vegas by The Associated Press

NEW YORK—Fresh off its Tony Award-winning night, "Kinky Boots" is planning a national tour that will kick off in Las Vegas in September.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 03:52PM
Monday, June 10, 2013

Quotes to remember at the 2013 Tony Awards by The Associated Press

Memorable quotes from winners, presenters and guests at the 2013 Tony Awards:...

SOURCE: Associated Press at 01:10AM
Sunday, June 9, 2013

List of top 2013 Tony Awards winners by The Associated Press

Top winners at the 2013 American Theatre Wing's Tony Awards, announced Sunday. Best Play: "Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 11:06PM
Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Broadway to dim lights in memory of Jean Stapleton by The Associated Press

NEW YORK—Broadway theaters will dim their marquee lights Wednesday night in memory of Jean Stapleton, the actress who played the sweetly naive Edith in TV's groundbreaking 1970s comedy…

SOURCE: Denver Post at 11:22AM

Martin Sheen stars in NM play with Navajo students by The Associated Press

SHIPROCK, N.M.—Actor Martin Sheen has lent his performing skills for a play written and produced by American Indian students in New Mexico.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 10:42AM
Monday, May 6, 2013

Crudup and Hensley to join McKellen, Stewart by The Associated Press

NEW YORK—Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart will get some high-caliber help onstage this fall—Tony Award winners Billy Crudup and Shuler Hensley.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 11:39AM
Sunday, April 28, 2013

Winners of London theater's Olivier Awards by The Associated Press

LONDON (AP) -- The winners of London's 2013 Laurence Olivier Awards, honoring achievement in theater, opera and dance:...

SOURCE: Associated Press at 04:51PM
Friday, March 15, 2013

X Factor musical to hit London stage by The Associated Press

LONDON—Simon Cowell is bringing "The X Factor"—or a version of it—from television screens to the London stage in early 2014.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 09:33AM
Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Juilliard gets $10M gift for drama program by The Associated Press

NEW YORK—The Juilliard School in New York City has received a $10 million gift that will endow its new four-year graduate program in drama.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 08:42AM
Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Jerome Savary, icon of French theater, dies by The Associated Press

PARIS—Jerome Savary, a director who broadened the appeal of theater to French audiences and helped popularize musicals, has died at age 70.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 09:18AM
Thursday, February 28, 2013

Broadway stars hold auction to benefit Newtown by The Associated Press

HARTFORD, Conn.—The Broadway group that put on a benefit for victims of the Newtown school shooting is trying to raise more money for the town through an online auction.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 12:06PM
Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Kiefer Sutherland honored by Harvard theater group by The Associated Press

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.—Golden Globe-winning actor Kiefer Sutherland has been named Man of the Year by Harvard University's Hasty Pudding Theatricals.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 01:18PM
Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Sam Mendes, Tori Amos set for UK National Theatre by The Associated Press

LONDON—The return of director Sam Mendes and a long-awaited musical by Tori Amos are among productions slated for the 50th anniversary season at Britain's National Theatre.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 09:14AM
Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Sigourney Weaver, David Hyde Pierce Broadway-bound by The Associated Press

NEW YORK—Sigourney Weaver and David Hyde Pierce will reprise their onstage sibling rivalry when they take Christopher Durang's "Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike" to Broadway.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 02:48PM
Thursday, January 24, 2013

Barry Manilow reschedules Broadway opening night by The Associated Press

NEW YORK—Illness has forced Barry Manilow to postpone the opening night of the legendary crooner's latest concert show on Broadway.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 02:39PM
Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Ed Asner pitches for Conn. Shakespeare theater by The Associated Press

STRATFORD, Conn.—Veteran stage and TV actor Ed Asner has returned to the American Shakespeare Theater in Connecticut to help lead a fundraiser to restore the celebrated stage.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 05:43AM
Monday, December 24, 2012

Reaction to the death of actor Jack Klugman by The Associated Press

Celebrities on Monday reacted to the death of "Odd Couple" star Jack Klugman, who died Monday at age 90. Here are samples of sentiments expressed on Twitter:...

SOURCE: Associated Press at 10:01PM
Thursday, December 20, 2012

Cuba Gooding Jr., Vanessa Williams Broadway-bound by The Associated Press

NEW YORK—Cuba Gooding Jr., Vanessa Williams and Condola Rashad will be joining Cicely Tyson on "The Trip to Bountiful.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 04:56PM
Tuesday, December 11, 2012

TKTS discount booth in Times Square halts program by The Associated Press

NEW YORK—The booth that sells tickets for Broadway and off-Broadway shows in Times Square is suspending a pilot program until after the holidays that offered tickets to matinee and eve…

SOURCE: Denver Post at 03:53PM

Holly Hunter replaced by Deirdre O'Connell at Flea by The Associated Press

NEW YORK—Scheduling conflicts have led to Holly Hunter bowing out of the world premiere of Hamish Linklater's play "The Vandal.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 01:33PM

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