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Thursday, May 29, 2014

Tom Rooney Dreams "The Impossible Dream" in Man of La Mancha, Opening May 29 at Stratford Festival by Carey Purcell

Stratford Festival presents the romantic and tragic musical Man of La Mancha, officially opening May 29 following previews that began May 8. 

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And To The Republic, Setting Shakespeare Against Modern-Day News Cycle, Opens May 29 by Carey Purcell

And To The Republic, a modern political thriller inspired by Shakespeare's Roman plays, officially opens May 29 following previews that began May 24. 

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Always the Bridesmaid: Seven Wondrous Multiple Tony Nominees Who Have Yet to Win the Trophy by Carey Purcell

Playbill.com offers a list of theatre artists, who, despite many nominations, have yet to win the coveted Tony Award. Two of these talents are also nominated this season for The 68th Annual …

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Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Broadway Star Megan Hilty Is a "Smash" at the Cafe Carlyle by Carey Purcell

Megan Hilty, known for her starring role on "Smash" as well as her turns on Broadway in Wicked and 9 to 5, made her debut at the famed Cafe Carlyle May 27. Playbill.com was there.

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Atlantic Theater Company Season Will Include Four World Premieres, Including Hunter Bell Musical, Plus David Mamet Revival by Carey Purcell

Four world-premiere productions will play the Atlantic Theater Company in its 2014-15 season, which will also boast a new American premiere and a revival of a David Mamet play.

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Dutch Version of Angels in America Plus Musical Inspired by WikiLeaks to Play BAM by Carey Purcell

Works by Samuel Beckett, James Joyce and Rufus Wainwright, as well as a new piece of theatre inspired by Chelsea Manning and WikiLeaks, will be featured in Brooklyn Academy of Music's 20…

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Michigan's PNT Suspends Operations; Richard III Immediately Ends Performances by Carey Purcell

Performance Network Theatre has indefinitely and immediately suspended operations due to its debt, Michigan Live reports.

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"Gone Girl" Author Will Write Modern Version of Hamlet by Carey Purcell

A new version of Hamlet will be penned by "Gone Girl" author Gillian Flynn, the New York Times reports.

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Atlantic Theater Company's Our New Girl, Featuring Mary McCann and Lisa Joyce, Begins May 28 by Carey Purcell

The U.S. premiere of Nancy Harris' play Our New Girl begins previews Off-Broadway May 28 prior to an official opening June 10 at Atlantic Stage 2.

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World Premiere of Dog and Pony, Featuring Heidi Blickenstaff and Beth Leavel, Begins at Old Globe by Carey Purcell

The world premiere of Rick Elice and Michael Patrick Walker's new musical Dog and Pony begins performances May 28 at San Diego's Old Globe Theatre prior to an official opening J…

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Romantic Comedy The Diorama, Featuring Hunter Canning and Victoria Mack, Begins Off-Broadway May 28 by Carey Purcell

Jennifer Brown Stone and David S. Stone's new romantic comedy The Diorama begins previews May 28 prior to an official opening May 30 at Theatre Row's Lion Theatre.

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Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Romantic Drama Sea Marks, Starring Patrick Fitzgerald and Tony Nominee Xanthe Elbrick, Extends at Irish Rep by Carey Purcell

Gardner McKay's romantic two-hander Sea Marks has extended its run at the Irish Repertory Theatre through July 13. 

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Off Broadway Alliance Awards Go to Fun Home, Hand to God and Saint Joan by Carey Purcell

The Off Broadway Alliance, honoring commercial and not-for-profit productions that opened Off-Broadway during the 2013-14 season, announced the winners of the fourth annual Off Broadway Alli…

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Angela Lansbury and Company of Blithe Spirit Will Host a Marvellous Party in London by Carey Purcell

I Went to a Marvellous Party, a special cabaret held in honor of award-winning actress Angela Lansbury, will be presented at London's Cafe de Paris June 3 at 8:30 PM, TheStage reports.

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Watch Broadway Vet Perform a Musical Theatre Surprise on "Mad Men" Mid-Season Finale by Carey Purcell

Robert Morse, who stars on "Mad Men" as the eccentric advertising executive Bert Cooper, showcased his musical talents in the May 25 episode of the hit TV drama.

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Watch "Mad Men" Star Robert Morse Sing "The Best Things In Life Are Free" by Carey Purcell

Robert Morse, who stars on "Mad Men" as the eccentric advertising executive Bert Cooper, showcased his musical talents in the May 25 episode of the hit TV drama.

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Stratford Festival Presents Reimagined Gershwin Musical Crazy for You, Starring Josh Franklin and Natalie Daradich by Carey Purcell

A reimagined production of the musical comedy Crazy for You officially opens May 27 at Stratford Festival following previews that began April 21. 

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Off Broadway Alliance Honors Philip Seymour Hoffman and Terrence McNally May 27; Fun Home, Heathers Up for Awards by Carey Purcell

The Off Broadway Alliance, honoring commercial and not-for-profit productions that opened Off Broadway during the 2013-14 season, presents the fourth annual Off Broadway Alliance Awards May …

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Monday, May 26, 2014

What Ten Artists Need to Do to Put the T in EGOT by Carey Purcell

Playbill.com looks at several artists who are a Tony Award short of EGOT status and suggests roles that could win them the final trophy. 

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Saturday, May 24, 2014

Tony Award Winner Michele Pawk Closes the Door on 17 Orchard Point May 24 by Carey Purcell

The world-premiere production of 17 Orchard Point, the new familial drama by Anton Dudley and Stephanie DiMaggio, ends its Off-Broadway run May 24. 

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And To The Republic, Setting Shakespeare Against Modern-Day News Cycle, Begins May 24 by Carey Purcell

And To The Republic, a modern political thriller inspired by Shakespeare's Roman plays, begins May 24 prior to an official opening May 29. 

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Friday, May 23, 2014

Casting Complete for World Premiere of The Beverly Hillbillies Musical by Carey Purcell

Jed Clampett and his family are moving to Indiana, where Theatre at the Center will present the world premiere of The Beverly Hillbillies The Musical.

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Cabaret Star Alan Cumming Will Explain Why He Is "Not a Cheese" in Free Talk on Acting Career at NYPL by Carey Purcell

Award-winning actor Alan Cumming will be part of an evening entitled I Am Not a Cheese; I Do Not Have a Process June 23 at 6 PM.

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Thursday, May 22, 2014

Anna Kendrick and Skylar Astin Will Reunite in "Pitch Perfect 2" by Carey Purcell

Anna Kendrick and Skylar Astin may have a love duet in their future; Astin has signed on to star in "Pitch Perfect 2," according to Deadline.com.

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David Cromer Will Direct and Star in Our Town at London's Almeida; Season Will Also Include Premiere of Little Revolution by Carey Purcell

An American classic and a new political drama about England will be featured in Almeida Theatre's Autumn 2014 season.

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Film Noir Musical Spoof Cloak and Dagger Will Have Signature Theatre World Premiere by Carey Purcell

Cloak and Dagger, the new whodunit musical by Ed Dixon, will make its world premiere at the Signature Theatre in Washington, DC.

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Bullets Over Broadway Director Susan Stroman Honored by New Dramatists May 22 by Carey Purcell

Five-time Tony Award-winning director and choreographer Susan Stroman is honored by the New Dramatists with the 2014 Lifetime Achievement Award.

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Chapter Two, Reuniting Marsha Mason with Neil Simon, Begins at Buck's County Tonight by Carey Purcell

Academy Award nominee Marsha Mason, who starred in the film adaptation of Neil Simon's Chapter Two, directs the play at Bucks County Playhouse with performances beginning May 22.&nb…

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Christopher Durang Hit Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, Starring Martin Moran, Opens at the Old Globe by Carey Purcell

Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, Christopher Durang's Tony Award-winning comedy that combines Chekhov's classics with modern-day humor, opens at San Diego's Old Globe Th…

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Christopher Plummer and Nikki M. James Are Caesar and Cleopatra on the Big Screen May 22 by Carey Purcell

A film of the Stratford Festival production of Caesar and Cleopatra, starring award-winning actor Christopher Plummer and Tony Award winner Nikki M. James, is screened in cinemas May 22.

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Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Valerie Harper, Hal Prince, Bebe Neuwirth Will Present Astaire Awards by Carey Purcell

The 32nd Annual Fred and Adele Astaire Awards, honoring excellence in dance and choreography on Broadway and in film, will be presented June 2 at 7:30 PM at the Skirball Center for the Perfo…

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