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Wednesday, April 18, 2018

Pop singers-turned-Broadway-stars Sara Bareilles and Josh Groban will co-host this summer's Tony Awards by Associated Press

Pop singers-turned-Broadway-stars Sara Bareilles and Josh Groban will co-host the Tony Awards, the theater industry's biggest ceremony. They take over hosting duties from Kevin Spacey, the d…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 12:09PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, April 17, 2018

David Copperfield: lawsuit reveals disappearing act trick by Associated Press

British man claims he suffered brain injury when he fell while participating in Las Vegas showJurors got a rare behind-the-scenes look at a David Copperfield disappearing act during testimon…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:24PM[SHARE]
Saturday, April 14, 2018

'Amadeus' and 'Cuckoo's Nest' director Milos Forman dead at 86 by Associated Press

Czech filmmaker Milos Forman, whose American movies "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" and "Amadeus" won a deluge of Academy Awards, including best director Oscars, died Saturday. He 86 Forma…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 07:51AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, April 11, 2018

Mitzi Shore, whose Los Angeles club was a comedy mecca, dies at 87 by Associated Press

Virtually every major comic from Richard Pryor to Robin Williams to Jerry Seinfeld used the club as a stepping-stone to successful careers.

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 01:59PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, April 10, 2018

Pioneering black choreographer, director Donald McKayle dies by Associated Press

McKayle choreographed works that focused on black life and socially conscious themes such as poverty, homelessness and discrimination.

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 08:55AM[SHARE]
Sunday, April 8, 2018

'Hamilton' wins 7 prizes at Britain's Olivier Awards, and Time's Up wins more support by Associated Press

"Hamilton" took seven trophies including best new musical at British theater's Olivier Awards, where women's rights activists joined stage stars on the red carpet to support the Time's Up mo…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 06:55PM[SHARE]

Winners of the 2018 Olivier theater awards by Associated Press

The winners of the 2018 Olivier Awards, honoring achievement in London theater, opera and dance:

SOURCE: Washington Post at 06:06PM[SHARE]

The Latest: Wet red carpet greets stars at UK theater awards by Associated Press

The Latest on British theater's Olivier Awards (all times local):

SOURCE: Washington Post at 02:48PM[SHARE]

'Hamilton' leads nominations for UK stage Olivier Awards by Associated Press

Women's rights activists are due to join stage stars on the red carpet at British theater's Olivier Awards, where "Hamilton" leads the race for trophies with 13 nominations.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 07:12AM[SHARE]

'Hamilton' leads nominations for UK stage Olivier Awards by Associated Press

LONDON " Women's rights activists are due to join stage stars on the red carpet Sunday at British theater's Olivier Awards, where "Hamilton" leads the race for trophies with 13 nominations.…

SOURCE: Boston Herald at 01:00AM[SHARE]
Friday, March 23, 2018

Chris Evans may not return as Captain America by Associated Press

The actor who plays Captain America may be ready to hang up his shield.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 07:18AM[SHARE]
Sunday, March 18, 2018

Leonard Bernstein, social activist, is focus of new exhibit by Associated Press

PHILADELPHIA " In October 1979, Leonard Bernstein received a fan letter from a high school humanities teacher. Helen Morgan wrote to the celebrity composer-conductor-pianist in hopes he coul…

SOURCE: Boston Herald at 01:00AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, March 14, 2018

Harper Lee estate sues over 'Mockingbird' Broadway version by Associated Press

The estate of "To Kill a Mockingbird" author Harper Lee has filed suit over an upcoming Broadway adaptation of the novel.

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 08:50PM[SHARE]
Monday, March 12, 2018

Met Opera fires James Levine over sex abuse allegations by Associated Press

The Metropolitan Opera fired music director emeritus James Levine after an investigation found evidence of sexual abuse and harassment. Levine was suspended by the Met in December pending th…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 05:16PM[SHARE]

Russian actor, stage director Oleg Tabakov dies at 82 by Associated Press

Oleg Tabakov, a Russian actor and theater director who for decades was one of the most revered figures in Russia's theater and film communities, has died. He was 82.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:42PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, March 7, 2018

Slobodan Milošević musical divides audiences in Kosovo by Associated Press

Lift: Slobodan Show, directed by Kosovan Serb Nenad Todorović, aims to treat the "last Serbian taboo"A musical about the late Serbian leader Slobodan MiloÅ¡ević was staged in Kosov…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:56AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, March 6, 2018

'Hamilton' leads race with 13 Olivier Awards nominations by Associated Press

The West End production of "Hamilton" leads the field for Britain's biggest theater awards, the Oliviers.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 04:18PM[SHARE]

Tony-award winning actress injured; daughter killed in wreck by Associated Press

Authorities say the 4-year-old daughter of a Tony-award winning actress was killed along with a 1-year-old friend when a driver slammed into them on a Brooklyn street.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 01:12PM[SHARE]
Thursday, March 1, 2018

Sean Lavery, former New York City Ballet star, dies at 61 by Associated Press

New York City Ballet dancer Sean Lavery, whose career was cut short when he was diagnosed with a spinal tumor, has died at age 61.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 03:04PM[SHARE]

Harvey Schmidt, who co-created 'The Fantasticks,' dies at 88 by Associated Press

His death on Wednesday was confirmed by Dan Demello, a publicist for the Off-Broadway show.

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 02:05PM[SHARE]
Friday, February 23, 2018

Nanette Fabray, star of stage, screen and TV's 'One Day at a Time,' dies at 97 by Associated Press

The actress, who starred in the 1980s sitcom 'One Day at a Time' died Thursday.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 10:11PM[SHARE]

HBO releases trailer, premiere date for Joe Paterno biopic by Associated Press

Al Pacino stars as late Penn State football coach Joe Paterno.

SOURCE: pagesix.com at 05:36PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, February 21, 2018

Wonder Woman and Luke Skywalker expected at the Oscars by Associated Press

Wonder Woman and Luke Skywalker will be at the Academy Awards " or at least the actors who play them onscreen.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 09:33AM[SHARE]

The Latest: 'Wonder Woman,' 'I, Tonya' costumes celebrated by Associated Press

The Latest on the Costume Designers Guild Awards (all times local):

SOURCE: Washington Post at 07:24AM[SHARE]
Friday, February 16, 2018

Investigation clears former NYC Ballet leader Peter Martins by Associated Press

A two-month investigation has found no verifiable sexual harassment or physical abuse by former New York City Ballet leader Peter Martins.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:33AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, February 14, 2018

Truly best in show: Westminster winner making Broadway debut by Associated Press

America's new top dog is set to become best in a Broadway show.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 09:42PM[SHARE]

Katharine McPhee joining the cast of Broadway's 'Waitress' by Associated Press

It'll mark the former "Smash" star's Broadway debut.

SOURCE: pagesix.com at 10:13AM[SHARE]
Monday, February 12, 2018

Betty Buckley to star in 'Hello, Dolly!' tour; Chicago run expected by Associated Press

The 'Cats' and 'Eight Is Enough' actress said she was 'in rapture' watching Bette Midler in the Broadway production.

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 07:03PM[SHARE]
Sunday, February 11, 2018

Patrick Stewart recites Shakespeare at Sci-Tech Awards by Associated Press

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. " Patrick Stewart was so inspired by the inventors and inventions being honored by the motion picture academy Saturday night that he offered a spontaneous recitation o…

SOURCE: Boston Herald at 01:00AM[SHARE]
Sunday, February 4, 2018

Swiss ballet competition showcases young dancers' skills by Associated Press

Eight young dancers have emerged from an annual competition in Switzerland with ballet scholarships.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:48AM[SHARE]
Saturday, February 3, 2018

Lady Gaga cancels European, South American tour dates due to 'severe pain' by Associated Press

The singer previously postponed her European shows in September after being taken to hospital in Rio de Janeiro suffering from “severe physical pain.”     &#…

SOURCE: USA Today at 05:59AM[SHARE]

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