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Thursday, October 24, 2013

The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later Extends Los Angeles Premiere Through Nov. 24 by Carey Purcell

The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later, the stage sequel to The Laramie Project, has extended its Los Angeles premiere at the L.A. Gay and Lesbian Center through Nov. 24. 

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Two Los Angeles Theatre Companies Closing or Relocating Due to Rent Increases by Carey Purcell

Increases in rent have forced two theatre companies in Los Angeles, CA, to lose their performing spaces, according to Backstage.com.

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Tony Nominee Victor Garber, Felicity Huffman and Ted Levine Join Samuel L. Jackson in Action Film "Big Game" by Carey Purcell

Tony nominee Victor Garber has joined the cast of Jalmari Helander's "Big Game," according to the Hollywood Reporter.

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The Snow Geese, Starring Mary-Louise Parker, Danny Burstein and Victoria Clark, Opens on Broadway Oct. 24 by Carey Purcell

The Manhattan Theatre Club/MCC Theater world premiere of The Snow Geese, Sharr White's WWI-set drama about a newly widowed woman and her family bracing against a changing world, official…

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Wednesday, October 23, 2013

They Write the Songs Will Feature Works by Lynn Ahrens & Stephen Flaherty, Joe Iconis and More by Carey Purcell

The Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs will present the second annual MAC Presents They Write the Songs Nov. 17 at 4 PM at the Engelman Recital Hall at the Baruch Performing Arts …

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Charles Newell Honored With 2013 Zelda Fichandler Award by Carey Purcell

Charles Newell, artistic director of Court Theatre in Chicago, IL, is the 2013 recipient of The Zelda Fichandler Award.

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Tony Award Winner Nina Arianda Will Star in World Premiere of Tales From Red Vienna Off-Broadway for MTC by Carey Purcell

Tony Award winner Nina Arianda will return to the stage this winter in the Manhattan Theatre Club's Off-Broadway world premiere of David Grimm's Tales From Red Vienna.

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Seth Rudetsky Will Host Talkback With James and Juli Wesley Following Oct. 24 Performance of Unbroken Circle by Carey Purcell

Playbill.com columnist and Sirius/XM radio host Seth Rudetsky will host a talkback following the 7 PM performance of Unbroken Circle Oct. 24.

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Will David Henry Hwang Play Kung Fu, About Bruce Lee, Kick Its Way to Broadway? by Carey Purcell

David Henry Hwang's Kung Fu, which will make its world premiere Off-Broadway at The Pershing Square Signature Center in February 2014, may transfer to Broadway, according to the New York…

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Will David Henry Wang Play Kung Fu, About Bruce Lee, Kick Its Way to Broadway? by Carey Purcell

David Henry Hwang's Kung Fu, which will make its world premiere Off-Broadway at The Pershing Square Signature Center in February 2014, may transfer to Broadway, according to the New York…

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Bruce Dow to Star in Shakespeare Theatre Company's A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum; Casting Announced by Carey Purcell

Bruce Dow will star as Pseudolus in the Shakespeare Theatre Company's presentation of the musical farce A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.  

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Shakespeare Theatre Company Will Present A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum; Casting Announced by Carey Purcell

Shakespeare Theatre Company will present the musical farce A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.

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Tony Nominee Justin Vivian Bond Will Star in Bertolt Brecht's A Man's A Man at Classic Stage Company by Carey Purcell

Avant-garde performance artist Justin Vivian Bond will star in Classic Stage Company's production of Bertolt Brecht's A Man's A Man.

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World Premiere of The Downtown Loop Opens at 3LD Art and Technology Center Oct. 23 by Carey Purcell

The world premiere of Ben Gassman's The Downtown Loop officially opens at 3LD Art and Technology Center Oct. 23 following preview performances that began Oct. 15. 

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John Kander's The Landing, Starring David Hyde Pierce and Julia Murney, Opens Oct. 23 by Carey Purcell

The Vineyard Theatre's production of John Kander's The Landing, starring Tony and Emmy winner David Hyde Pierce and Julia Murney, officially opens Oct. 23, following preview performa…

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Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Orson Welles and Cole Porter's Around The World to Play First New York Performance Since 1946 by Carey Purcell

Around The World, a play written by Orson Welles and Cole Porter and based on Jules Verne's "Around The World in 80 Days," will be presented in a series of benefit performances…

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Symphony Space to Present Oscar Winner Anjelica Huston in Conversation with Tony Winner Michael Mayer by Carey Purcell

Actress and director Anjelica Huston will read from and sign her new memoir, "A Story Lately Told: Coming of Age in Ireland, London and New York," Nov. 19 at 7:30 PM at Symphony Sp…

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"Attention Must Be Paid": MoMA to Present East Coast Premiere of Restored Version of "Death of a Salesman" by Carey Purcell

The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) will present the East Coast premiere of the newly restored version of Stanley Kramer's "Death of a Salesman" Oct. 23 at 7 PM.

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Maurice Hines is Tappin' Thru Life, Directed by Jeff Calhoun, to Play Arena Stage by Carey Purcell

Maurice Hines is Tappin' Thru Life, starring Tony Award nominee Maurice Hines, will play the Arena Stage's Kreeger Theater Nov. 15-Dec. 29.

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"Headphone Opera" Invisible Cities Extends Engagement at Union Station by Carey Purcell

Invisible Cities, the new opera by Christopher Cerrone, has extended its run at Los Angeles' Union Station.

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World Premiere of David Henry Hwang's Kung Fu to Feature "So You Think You Can Dance" Star Cole Horibe by Carey Purcell

Cole Horibe ("So You Think You Can Dance") will play the role of Bruce Lee in the world premiere of David Henry Hwang's new play Kung Fu.

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The Commons of Pensacola, Starring Sarah Jessica Parker and Blythe Danner, Begins Performances Oct. 22 by Carey Purcell

The Manhattan Theatre Club's world-premiere engagement of The Commons of Pensacola, written by stage and screen star Amanda Peet, begins performances Oct. 22 at New York City C…

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Monday, October 21, 2013

Alexei Ratmansky, Jennifer Tipton and Michael Ondaatje Will Mentor Young Artists in Arts Initiative by Carey Purcell

The Rolex Mentor and Protégé Arts Initiative has announced the seven participants of its 2014-15 mentorship program.

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History Gets Hip With Tony Nominee Marin Ireland in Marie Antoinette by Carey Purcell

Playbill.com chats with Tony nominee Marin Ireland, currently starring in David Adjmi's Marie Antoinette at Soho Rep. 

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Joe A. Callaway Awards for Direction and Choreography Honor Ruben Santiago-Hudson and Marlo Hunter by Carey Purcell

The Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF) has announced the Joe A. Callaway Award winners for Direction and Choreography.

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Tony and Emmy Winner Cherry Jones Appears Up Close at Drama League Theater Center Oct. 21 by Carey Purcell

The Drama League presents Up Close: A Conversation With Cherry Jones Oct. 21 at 7 PM.

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Andy Halliday, Tim Burke, Andrew Glaszek and More Will Star In Reading of 1950's Satire Nothing But Trash by Carey Purcell

The first public reading of Andy Halliday's Nothing But Trash, a satire of 1950's teen-angst films and gay pulp fiction, will be held Oct. 28 at 7:30 PM in midtown Manhattan.

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"Curse of the Mummy" Parties Will Celebrate Halloween at Sleep No More's McKittrick Hotel by Carey Purcell

The McKittrick Hotel, which is the home of the long-running, critically acclaimed Sleep No More, will celebrate Halloween with two nights of costumed festivities for the premiere after-parti…

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Tony Nominee Lily Rabe Joins Cast of "Pawn Sacrifice" by Carey Purcell

Tony nominee Lily Rabe will star with Tobey Maguire in "Pawn Sacrifice," according to Deadline.com.

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Henry Hewes Design Awards, Honoring Mimi Lien, Ann Roth, Jane Cox and Peter Nigrini, Presented Oct. 21 by Carey Purcell

The Henry Hewes Design Awards are presented at an awards luncheon Oct. 21. The event honors Mimi Lien (Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812), Ann Roth (The Nance), Jane Co…

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Ben Vereen, Donna McKechnie and Joel Grey Take Part in Ron Field: Applause! Oct. 21 by Carey Purcell

Dancers Over 40 presents Ron Field: Applause!, a panel and performance in honor of the late director/choreographer, Oct. 21 at 7 PM at St. Luke's Theater.

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