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Thursday, March 31, 2011

Today In Theatre History: MARCH 31 by David Gewirtzman and Robert Viagas, Anne Bradley and Ernio Hernandez

1922 Birthday of actor Richard Kiley (1922-1999), who will create memorable roles in mid-20th century musicals, including Kismet, Redhead, No Strings and his signature role, the title charac…

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Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Video Feature: Eye of the Tiger by Brian Scott Lipton, Edward Highfield, and Tristan Fuge

Robin Williams, Moises Kaufman, and the company of Rajiv Joseph's Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo discuss bringing the controversial play to Broadway.

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Saturday, March 26, 2011

Today In Theatre History: MARCH 26 by David Gewirtzman and Robert Viagas, Ernio Hernandez and Anne Bradley

1905 Actor Maurice Barrymore dies today. He was father to Lionel, Ethel and John. He was 57 years old.

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Thursday, March 24, 2011

Today In Theatre History: MARCH 24 by David Gewirtzman and Robert Viagas, Ernio Hernandez and Anne Bradley

1909 Irish poet and playwright John Millington Synge dies today. He penned numerous plays including Riders to the Sea and The Playboy of the Western World. For the latter he traveled to the …

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Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Today In Theatre History: MARCH 23 by David Gewirtzman and Robert Viagas, Ernio Hernandez and Anne Bradley

1940 It's Separate Rooms for an actress who'd rather sleep with her pet Chihuahua than her playwright husband. Glenda Farrell and Lyle Talbot are the twosome. This comedy by Alan Di…

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Saturday, March 19, 2011

Today In Theatre History: MARCH 19 by David Gewirtzman and Robert Viagas, Ernio Hernandez and Anne Bradley

1901 Birthday of groundbreaking set designer Jo Mielziner (1901-1976) who will win five Tony Awards for his designs, which included sets for original productions of Death of a Salesman, Guys…

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Sunday, February 20, 2011

Spring Performance: Theater : Comic Advice: Be Wary on Broadway by Compiled By Jon Caramanica, Patrick Healy, Scott Heller, Dave Itzkoff and Erik Piepenburg

Colin Quinn offers advice to Broadway-bound comedians.

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Sunday, February 13, 2011

Feature: 16 Celebrated Couples by Brian Scott Lipton, Tristan Fuge, and Joseph Marzullo

TheaterMania takes a look at some of the theater world's most glamorous and talented twosomes.

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Thursday, December 30, 2010

Onstage, the Irreverent (and Maybe Irresistible) by Ben Brantley, Charles Isherwood, Scott Heller and Erik Piepenburg

Critics and writers for The New York Times write about shows and performances they are looking forward to seeing on New York stages in 2011.

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Thursday, December 16, 2010

Video Feature: Adam and Anthony: Together at Town Hall by Brian Scott Lipton, Edward Highfield, and Tristan Fuge

Former Rent stars Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp preview their January 11 NYC concert which will kick off their national tour.

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Saturday, November 20, 2010

Critics' picks by James Reed and Sarah Rodman, Globe Staff

CELTIC YULETIDE Irish tenor and musical theater star Michael Londra — late of “Riverdance’’ — brings the sounds of his 2009 seasonal album, “Beyond the St…

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