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Monday, May 12, 2014

Victoria Clark, Roger Bart, Nikki M. James and More Honor Des McAnuff and Michael David at NYTW Spring Gala May 12 by Carey Purcell

The New York Theatre Workshop's spring gala, A Tale of Two Dodgers: A Musical Celebration, honors Tony Award-winning director Des McAnuff and president of The Dodgers Michael David&…

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Origin Theatre Company Presents Reading of Brighton, With Tony Winner Jim Norton, May 12 by Carey Purcell

Tony Award winner Jim Norton stars with Gillian Hanna and Conor MacNeill in a reading of Brighton May 12 at 7 PM.

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A Loss of Roses, Featuring Deborah Hedwall, Patricia Hodges and Ben Kahre, Opens Off-Broadway May 12 by Carey Purcell

The first New York revival of Pulitzer Prize winner William Inge's A Loss of Roses officially opens May 12 at Theatre at St. Clement's, following previews that began May 8.

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Sunday, May 11, 2014

The Threepenny Opera, Featuring Laura Osnes and F. Murray Abraham, Ends Off-Broadway Run May 11 by Carey Purcell

The Atlantic Theater Company's production of The Threepenny Opera, featuring Academy Award winner F. Murray Abraham and Tony nominees Laura Osnes and Mary Beth Peil, concludes its O…

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Saturday, May 10, 2014

PLAYBILL.COM'S BRIEF ENCOUNTER With John Cullum, Dressing to Impress in Casa Valentina by Carey Purcell

Two-time Tony Award winner John Cullum talks with Playbill.com about returning to the stage in Harvey Fierstein's new play Casa Valentina.

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Annie Get Your Gun, Featuring Beth Malone and Steve Blanchard, Opens May 10 in San Diego by Carey Purcell

Annie Get Your Gun, Irving Berlin's musical comedy about sharpshooter Annie Oakley, officially opens at San Diego Musical Theatre May 10 following previews that began May 9. 

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Friday, May 9, 2014

Philadelphia Theatre Company to Present Outside Mullingar, Murder for Two and More by Carey Purcell

Outside Mullingar, Murder for Two and Detriot will play will play the Philadelphia Theatre Company during its 2014-15 season.

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NBC Picks Up Romantic Comedy "A To Z," Starring Tony Nominee Cristin Milioti by Carey Purcell

The romantic comedy "A to Z," featuring Tony Award nominee Cristin Milioti, has been picked up by NBC, Deadline.com reports. 

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The Hypocrites Will Take Up Residency in Chicago's Den Theatre; Space Will Open With All Our Tragic by Carey Purcell

The Den Theatre has announced its expansion into a new street-level theatre space that will open in late summer as the resident home of The Hypocrites.

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Maggie Smith Will Be "The Lady in the Van" On Screen; Alex Jennings to Co-Star by Carey Purcell

Award-winning actress Maggie Smith will star in the film "The Lady in the Van," Deadline.com reports.

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Animated Film "The Canterville Ghost" Will Feature Vocal Talents of Imelda Staunton, Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie and More by Carey Purcell

Casting for the film adaptation of "The Canterville Ghost" has been announced, according to Deadline.com. 

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Anything Goes Concert, With Rachel York, Gary Beach, Judy Kaye and Max Von Essen, Presented May 9 by Carey Purcell

Cole Porter's award-winning musical Anything Goes receives a world-premiere symphonic concert presentation with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra May 9. 

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Thursday, May 8, 2014

Hal Brooks Named Pearl Theatre Company's Artistic Director; 2014-15 Season Announced by Carey Purcell

The Pearl Theatre Company has named Hal Brooks as its artistic director. 

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Tom Rooney Is the Man of La Mancha Beginning May 8 at Stratford Festival by Carey Purcell

Stratford Festival presents the romantic and tragic musical Man of La Mancha beginning May 8 prior to an official opening May 29.

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New Translation of Jules Romains' Donogoo Will Play Mint Theater Company; Casting Announced by Carey Purcell

Mint Theater Company will present Donogoo, Jules Romains' dark comedy that is rarely performed in the United States, beginning June 3 Off-Broadway.

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VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: Kenneth Branagh Discusses New York Stage Debut in Park Avenue Armory Macbeth by Carey Purcell

Award-winning actor Kenneth Branagh will star in an immersive production of Macbeth at the Park Avenue Armory.

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Origin Theatre Company Will Present Reading of Brighton, With Tony Winner Jim Norton, May 12 by Carey Purcell

Tony Award winner Jim Norton will star with Gillian Hanna and Conor MacNeill in a reading of Brighton May 12 at 7 PM.

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Women Stage the World Advocacy March Held May 8 in Times Square by Carey Purcell

Women Stage the World, an advocacy march through Times Square, holds its second annual equality parade May 8 at 6 PM.  

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Smokey Joe's Café, Featuring Tony Winner Levi Kreis, Opens May 8 at Arena Stage by Carey Purcell

Smokey Joe's Café — The Songs of Leiber and Stoller officially opens May 8 following previews that began April 25 at Washington, D.C.'s Arena Stage. 

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A Loss of Roses, Featuring Deborah Hedwall, Patricia Hodges and Ben Kahre, Begins Performances May 8 by Carey Purcell

The first New York revival of Pulitzer Prize winner William Inge's A Loss of Roses begins performances May 8 prior to an official opening May 12 at Theatre at St. Clement's. 

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New York Premiere of The Few, Featuring Gideon Glick, Michael Laurence and Tasha Lawrence, Opens May 8 by Carey Purcell

The New York premiere of The Few, by award-winning playwright Samuel D. Hunter, officially opens at Rattlestick Playwrights Theater May 8 following previews that began April 23.

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"To Begin With, I Turn Back Time": A Look at the History of The Glass Menagerie by Carey Purcell

Playbill.com looks at the history of Tennessee Williams' famed memory play The Glass Menagerie, which was revived on Broadway this past season, earning seven Tony nominations, the first …

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Wednesday, May 7, 2014

Bianca Amato and James Waterston Will Star in Noël Coward's Private Lives at Shakespeare Theatre Company by Carey Purcell

Private Lives, Noël Coward's comedy of manners, will play Shakespeare Theatre Company, closing out its 2013-14 season.

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Laura Linney and Hattie Morahan Join "A Slight Trick of the Mind" With Ian McKellen by Adam Hetrick and Carey Purcell

Tony Award winner and Oscar nominee Laura Linney and U.K. stage actress Hattie Morahan will join Ian McKellen in the new Sherlock Holmes film "A Slight Trick of the Mind," which wi…

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Hedwig Star Neil Patrick Strips Down for Rolling Stone Cover by Carey Purcell

Neil Patrick Harris, who is currently starring in Hedwig and the Angry Inch on Broadway, is featured naked on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine.

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Vladimir Putin Imposes Ban on Swearing in Russian Entertainment by Carey Purcell

Russian President Vladimir Putin is imposing a ban on swearing in Russian movies, music, public performances and books, Bloomberg News reports.

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Irma La Douce, With Malcolm Gets, Jennifer Bowles and Rob McClure, Begins Encores! Run May 7 by Carey Purcell

The City Center Encores! production of Irma La Douce, featuring Jennifer Bowles and Tony Award nominee Rob McClure, begins performances May 7.

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Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Victoria Clark, Roger Bart, Nikki M. James and More Set to Honor Des McAnuff and Michael David at NYTW Spring Gala by Carey Purcell

Tony Award-winning director Des McAnuff and president of The Dodgers Michael David will be honored at New York Theatre Workshop's spring gala.

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Ars Nova, The Civilians, LCT3, St. Ann's Warehouse and More Receive Tony Randall Theatrical Fund Grants by Carey Purcell

The Tony Randall Theatrical Fund has announced the grant recipients of the 2014-15 season.

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Colman Domingo Lands Film Role; Colin Quinn's Unconstitutional Will Replace Boy and His Soul On PTC Schedule by Carey Purcell

Colin Quinn's Unconstitutional has replaced Colman Domingo's A Boy and His Soul in Philadelphia Theatre Company's summer lineup.

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Saint Paul's History Theatre Will Present World Premiere of Garrison Keillor's Radio Man; Complete Season Announced by Carey Purcell

History Theatre's 2014-15 season will feature four world-premiere productions, including Garrison Keillor's first full-length play, Radio Man.

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