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Thursday, November 21, 2013

Following Discovery in Italy, Orson Welles' Unfinished Film "Too Much Johnson" Will Receive NYC Premiere by Carey Purcell

"Too Much Johnson" (1938), the rediscovered Mercury Theatre film directed by Orson Welles, will receive its New York City premiere Nov. 25 at the Directors Guild of America Theater…

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Shakespeare Theatre Company's A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Starring Bruce Dow, Begins Nov. 21 by Carey Purcell

Shakespeare Theatre Company presents the musical farce A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, beginning Nov. 21. 

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Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, Starring Steve Blanchard, Opens Nov. 21 at The Old Globe by Carey Purcell

The Old Globe's 16th annual production of Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! officially opens Nov. 21 following preview performances that began Nov. 16. 

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The Commons of Pensacola, Starring Sarah Jessica Parker and Blythe Danner, Opens Nov. 21 by Carey Purcell

The Manhattan Theatre Club's world-premiere engagement of The Commons of Pensacola, written by stage and screen star Amanda Peet, officially opens Nov. 21 at New York City…

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Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Robert O'Hara to Bring African-American Concert Production of The Music Man to New Jersey by Carey Purcell

A concert version of Meredith Willson's The Music Man, performed by an African-American cast, will play the New Jersey Performing Arts Center and Two River Theater.

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Elizabeth Irwin, Lila Rose Kaplan, Jason Gray Platt and Amelia Roper Named Playwrights Realm Writing Fellows by Carey Purcell

The Playwrights Realm has named Elizabeth Irwin, Lila Rose Kaplan, Jason Gray Platt and Amelia Roper as 2013-14 Writing Fellows.

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U.S. Premiere of Witnessed By the World, New Play about JFK's Assassination, Opens Nov. 20 at 59E59 by Carey Purcell

The U.S. premiere of Witnessed By the World, Ronnie Cohen and Jane Beale's new play, officially opens Nov. 20 at 59E59 Theaters following preview performances that began Nov. 8.

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Old Globe's New Voices Festival Will Feature JC Lee, David West Read and Madhuri Shekar by Carey Purcell

The Old Globe in San Diego will present the New Voices Festival, a weekend of readings of new American plays, beginning Dec. 13.

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Award-Winning Actress Maggie Smith Hopes to Return to the Stage by Carey Purcell

"Downton Abbey" star Dame Maggie Smith was honored with the Evening Standard Icon Award at the 59th Annual Evening Standard Awards Nov. 17.

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Susie Essman and Mario Cantone Have A Conversation at Stage 72 Nov. 20 by Carey Purcell

Stage 72 presents the one-night comedy event A Conversation with Susie Essman & Mario Cantone Nov. 20 at 7 PM.

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Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Rachel Bonds, Frances Ya-Chu Cowhig, Jackie Sibblies Drury and PigPen Theatre Company Selected for MTC/Ars Nova's The Writer's Room by Carey Purcell

Manhattan Theatre Club and Ars Nova have announced the 2013-14 participants for The Writer's Room.

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Cry, Trojans!, American Adaptation of Troilus & Cressida, to Play The Performing Garage by Carey Purcell

The Wooster Group will present Cry, Trojans!, an American adaptation of Shakespeare's Troilus and Cressida.

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World Premiere of The Miss Longview Texas Drag Pageant to Play Times Square Arts Building by Carey Purcell

The Miss Longview Texas Drag Pageant will make its world premiere in December.

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Amidst Downsizing Arts Coverage, Bloomberg News Lays Off Theatre Critic by Carey Purcell

Bloomberg News, the NYC-based news company, has laid off its theatre critic Jeremy Gerard, according to the Los Angeles Times.

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New Ohio Theatre to Present Paula Vogel's And Baby Makes Seven; Marc Stuart Weitz to Direct by Carey Purcell

New Ohio Theatre will present a revival of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Paula Vogel's And Baby Makes Seven. Directed by Marc Stuart Weitz, the production marks the first New York p…

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Kinky Boots, The Madrid and Golden Boy Win 2013 Artios Awards by Carey Purcell

The Casting Society of America has announced the winners of the 2013 Artios Awards.

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PLAYBILL.COM'S BRIEF ENCOUNTER With A Gentleman's Guide Star Bryce Pinkham — A Killer Role on Broadway by Carey Purcell

Bryce Pinkham, currently starring as Monty Navarro in A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder, chats with Playbill.com about his role in the new musical, which opened on Broadway Nov. 17.…

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Gregg Edelman, Howard McGillin and Sarah Stiles Honor Stephen Sondheim at Museum of the City of New York Nov. 19 by Carey Purcell

Stephen Sondheim is presented with the Louis Auchincloss Prize by the Museum of the City of New York at the Cabaret! gala Nov. 19 at 7 PM. 

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Folk-Rock Musical Towards the Moon Begins Performances Nov. 19 at 59E59 Theaters by Carey Purcell

The U.S. premiere of Andrew McGregor's folk-rock musical Towards the Moon begins performances Nov. 19 at 59E59 Theaters. 

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MTC's Taking Care of Baby, Starring Reed Birney and Margaret Colin, Opens Nov. 19 by Carey Purcell

The Manhattan Theatre Club's American premiere of Taking Care of Baby officially opens Nov. 19 following previews that began Nov. 5 at New York City Center – Stage II.

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Monday, November 18, 2013

Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark to Close On Broadway in January 2014 by Carey Purcell

Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark, the multi-million dollar musical adaptation of the Marvel comic book series that features a score by Bono and The Edge, will end its Broadway run in January 201…

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Carolee Carmello, Santino Fontana and Jayne Houdyshell Set For Transport Group's Gimme a Break! Gala by Carey Purcell

Transport Group has announced the performers who will be featured in its 2013 Gimme a Break! gala.

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50 Shades! The Musical Delays Off-Broadway Production Until 2014 by Carey Purcell

50 Shades! The Musical has postponed the start of its performances until 2014. 

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Sonnet Karaoke, Featuring Veanne Cox, Marva Hicks, Saycon Sengbloh and Isaiah Johnson, Held Nov. 18 by Carey Purcell

Sonnet Karaoke, a reading of Shakespeare's sonnets by Broadway stars as well as Shakespeare lovers, is held Nov. 18 at Gossip Bar and Restaurant.

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Artios Awards, Featuring Aaron Tveit, Zosia Mamet and Hank Azaria, Held Nov. 18; Harvey Fierstein Hosts by Carey Purcell

Tony winner Harvey Fierstein (Hairspray, Kinky Boots, La Cage aux Folles) hosts the Casting Society of America's 9th Annual Artios Awards Nov. 18.

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Steinberg Playwright "Mimi" Awards Honor Annie Baker and Rajiv Joseph Nov. 18 by Carey Purcell

Annie Baker and Rajiv Joseph are honored by the Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust with the Steinberg Playwright "Mimi" Awards Nov. 18 at 7:30 PM. 

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Williamstown Theatre Festival Honors Scott Ellis at 2013 Gala Nov. 18 by Carey Purcell

Williamstown Theatre Festival honors Tony-nominated director Scott Ellis at its 2013 Gala, hosted by Tony winner Julie White, at The Edison Ballroom Nov. 18.

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Sunday, November 17, 2013

MAC Presents They Write the Songs, Featuring Margot Seibert and Scott Coulter, Held Nov. 17 by Carey Purcell

The Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs' 2nd Annual MAC Presents They Write the Songs is held Nov. 17 at the Engelman Recital Hall at the Baruch Performing Arts Center. 

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Saturday, November 16, 2013

PLAYBILL.COM'S BRIEF ENCOUNTER With Macbeth's Witches, Byron Jennings, John Glover and Malcolm Gets by Carey Purcell

Playbill.com chats with Byron Jennings, John Glover and Malcolm Gets, currently playing the trio of mysterious witches in Lincoln Center Theater's Macbeth. *

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Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, Starring Steve Blanchard, Begins Nov. 16 at The Old Globe by Carey Purcell

The Old Globe's 16th annual production of Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! begins previews Nov. 16 prior to an official opening Nov. 21 at 7 PM.

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Friday, November 15, 2013

Sarah Shaefer's The Gin Baby to Make World Premiere at IRT Theater; Daniel Talbott to Direct by Carey Purcell

The world premiere of Sarah Shaefer's drama The Gin Baby will play the IRT Theater.

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