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Monday, June 25, 2012

Billy Ray Cyrus makes his way to Broadway by The Associated Press

Country singer Billy Ray Cyrus is making his Broadway debut in "Chicago." The singer of "Achy Breaky Heart" and father of Miley Cyrus is detouring from his Nashville roots in taking on the r…

SOURCE: Boston Globe at 11:19AM

Billy Ray Cyrus makes his way to Broadway by The Associated Press

NEW YORK—Country singer Billy Ray Cyrus is making his Broadway debut in "Chicago." The singer of "Achy Breaky Heart" and father of Miley Cyrus is detouring from his Nashville roots…

SOURCE: Denver Post at 11:15AM

Billy Ray Cyrus makes his way to Broadway by The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) -- Country singer Billy Ray Cyrus is making his Broadway debut in "Chicago."...

SOURCE: Associated Press at 11:14AM
Friday, June 22, 2012

Composer, Lyricist Richard Adler Dies at 90 in NY by The Associated Press

Composer and lyricist Richard Adler, who won Tony Awards for co-writing the songs for such hit musicals as "The Pajama Game" and "Damn Yankees," has died. He was 90. His family says he d…

SOURCE: WNYC at 11:44AM
Monday, June 18, 2012

Mike Tyson is headed to Broadway by The Associated Press

The former boxer announced Monday that he will team up with director Spike Lee to bring Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth to New York

SOURCE: National Post (Canada) at 02:19PM
Friday, June 15, 2012

Jude Law, Daniel Radcliffe in new theater troupe by The Associated Press

LONDON—Jude Law, Judi Dench and Daniel Radcliffe are among the A-list actors signed up for a new London theater troupe, which hopes to attract new theatergoers by offering hundreds of …

SOURCE: Denver Post at 01:32PM
Monday, June 11, 2012

Tony Awards 2012: Once wins best musical, Spider-Man shut out by The Associated Press

Once upon a time, a quirky film made on a shoestring turned into an unlikely Oscar-winner and, even more improbably, a Broadway show.

SOURCE: National Post (Canada) at 12:17PM
Sunday, June 10, 2012

Memorable quotes from the Tony Awards by The Associated Press

Memorable quotes from the 66th annual Tony Awards ceremony Sunday night at the Beacon Theatre:

SOURCE: Boston Globe at 11:59PM

List of winners for 2012 Tony Awards by The Associated Press

Winners from the 2012 American Theatre Wing's Tony Awards, announced Sunday. Musical: "Once."

SOURCE: Boston Globe at 09:59PM
Thursday, June 7, 2012

'A Christmas Story' aims to open on Broadway by The Associated Press

NEW YORK—Producers are looking for actors, singers and dancers who stand no more than 4-foot-11 to fill the shoes of Ralphie and his friends as they prepare a musical version of the cl…

SOURCE: Denver Post at 04:52PM
Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Debra Winger making her Broadway debut this winter by The Associated Press

NEW YORK—Debra Winger, the star of such movies as "An Officer and a Gentleman" and "Urban Cowboy," will make her Broadway debut this winter in a new work by David Mamet.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 05:06PM
Monday, June 4, 2012

Recording of '8' with Pitt, Clooney to be on radio by The Associated Press

NEW YORK—The star-studded West Coast performance of the gay marriage play "8" led by George Clooney and Brad Pitt will be heard again this month—on radio and online.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 06:28PM

Tony Awards promise a full night of performances by The Associated Press

NEW YORK—The Tony Awards will be heavy on showcasing works on Broadway this season, with performances from Ricky Martin, Raul Esparza, Audra McDonald, Matthew Broderick and the casts o…

SOURCE: Denver Post at 11:34AM

Paul Rudd and Ed Asner hoping to find 'Grace' by The Associated Press

NEW YORK—Paul Rudd and Ed Asner are heading to Broadway this fall in Craig Wright's "Grace." Producers said Monday the production about a young couple trying to start a new life in…

SOURCE: Denver Post at 10:52AM
Friday, June 1, 2012

Arguments Set in NY Suit over 'Spider-Man' Musical by The Associated Press

A New York judge is set to hear arguments over what a jury can decide in a civil trial stemming from the Broadway production of "Spider-Man." Judge Katherine Forrest must decide whether t…

SOURCE: WNYC at 10:17AM
Sunday, May 27, 2012

Katie Finneran cast in 'Annie' by The Associated Press

Katie Finneran is about to get evil — playing Miss Hannigan in the new production of “Annie” on Broadway.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 12:31AM
Monday, May 21, 2012

Producers of 'Annie' find a Broadway home for fall by The Associated Press

NEW YORK—Little Orphan Annie has found a home finally—the Palace Theatre. Producers of "Annie" said Monday that the revival of the musical about the plucky redhead will move …

SOURCE: Denver Post at 01:23PM
Thursday, May 17, 2012

PHOTOS: Last Dance, Donna Summer's life by The Associated Press

Twirling her leopard-print dress on stage in the `70s, proudly holding many of her music awards and performing in recent years on "American Idol", Donna Summer was the ultimate disco queen...

SOURCE: Associated Press at 01:25PM
Monday, May 7, 2012

Broadway show 'Once' will tour in summer 2013 by The Associated Press

NEW YORK—The film that became an album and then a Broadway musical is now becoming a tour. Producers of the show "Once" announced Monday that a national tour of the show will launc…

SOURCE: Denver Post at 01:02PM
Tuesday, May 1, 2012

List of nominees for 2012 Tony Awards by The Associated Press

Nominations for the 2012 American Theatre Wing's Tony Awards, announced Tuesday. Best Play: "Clybourne Park," "Other Desert Cities," "Peter and the Starcatcher," "Venus in Fur."

SOURCE: Boston Globe at 09:29AM
Tuesday, April 24, 2012

'A Streetcar Named Desire' is steamy, strong by The Associated Press

The new revival of Tennessee Williams' often brutal 'Streetcar' features African-Americans in the lead roles

SOURCE: NJ.com at 06:58PM
Monday, April 9, 2012

'Lion King' is Broadway's All-Time Box Office King by The Associated Press

Very quietly, almost stealthily, a new king has been inaugurated on Broadway. Box office figures released Monday show that "The Lion King" last week swiped the title of Broadway's all-time h…

SOURCE: WNYC at 07:33PM

Public Theater in NYC reveals its 2012-13 season by The Associated Press

NEW YORK—The Public Theater will offer six plays making their world premiere and two new musicals during its 2012-2013 season, including a show with songs by David Byrne and Fatboy Sli…

SOURCE: Denver Post at 04:14PM
Wednesday, March 21, 2012

'The Book of Mormon' celebrates with giveaway by The Associated Press

NEW YORK—One of the hardest tickets to get on Broadway could be yours for free—as long as you've got some luck.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 01:11PM
Tuesday, January 24, 2012

List of 84th annual Academy Award nominations by The Associated Press

Complete list of 84th Annual Academy Award nominations announced Tuesday:...

SOURCE: Associated Press at 09:06AM
Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Tony Award organizers reveal date of show by The Associated Press

NEW YORK—Theater buffs, mark your calendars. This year's Tony Awards will be held June 10. The American Theatre Wing announced Tuesday both the award-show date and the cutoff for e…

SOURCE: Denver Post at 12:51PM
Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Shatner gets own one-man Broadway show  by The Associated Press

William Shatner is boldly going back to where he once appeared — Broadway. The actor, singer and writer best known as James T. Kirk on “Star Trek” will star in a one-man show called �…

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 11:22AM
Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Hugh Jackman plans Broadway return as Houdini in 2013 by The Associated Press

Hugh Jackman liked his record-setting Broadway run so much this winter that he’s handcuffing himself to a future musical about Harry Houdini. Producers said Wednesday that Jackman…

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 02:46PM
Tuesday, January 3, 2012

‘Spider-Man’ sets  Broadway weekly record  by The Associated Press

The Broadway League reported Tuesday that “Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark” took in a whopping $2.9 million over nine performances last week, the highest single-week gross of any show in B…

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 04:31PM
Monday, January 2, 2012

Hugh Jackman ends record Broadway run by The Associated Press

The hunky Australian actor’s one-man Broadway concert show closed on Sunday afternoon at the Broadhurst Theatre after having earned $2,057,354 in its final week.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 09:51AM
Wednesday, November 23, 2011

George Michael hospitalized with pneumonia by The Associated Press

George Michael’s publicist says the British singer has been hospitalized in Vienna with pneumonia.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 05:21PM

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