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Monday, October 14, 2013

Women's Leadership Exchange Will Honor Actress and Producer Jana Robbins Oct. 15 by Carey Purcell

Actress and Tony-nominated producer Jana Robbins will receive the Mary Schnack Award at the Women's Leadership Exchange NYC conference Oct. 15.

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Madeleine Martin Replaces Nicole Boivin in Netflix Horror Series "Hemlock Grove" by Carey Purcell

Deadline.com reports that Madeleine Martin has been cast in the Netflix series "Hemlock Grove."

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"Newsroom" Star Thomas Sadoski Joins Reese Witherspoon and Gaby Hoffmann in "Wild" by Carey Purcell

Tony nominee Thomas Sadoski has been cast in the film "Wild," according to Deadline.com.

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Sunday, October 13, 2013

Ethan Coen's Women Or Nothing, Directed by David Cromer, Closes Oct. 13 at Atlantic Theater Company by Carey Purcell

Ethan Coen’s first full-length play, Women Or Nothing, concludes its run Oct. 13 at Off-Broadway's Atlantic Theater Company at the Linda Gross Theater.

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You Never Can Tell Ends Run at Pearl Theatre Company Oct. 13 by Andrew Gans and Carey Purcell

Pearl Theatre Company's production of George Bernard Shaw's You Never Can Tell, presented in collaboration with Gingold Theatrical Group, plays its final performance Off-Broadway Oct…

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Friday, October 11, 2013

"This Is the Hour" — A Protestor, Cast Member and Blogger Weigh In On Boycott of Miss Saigon by Carey Purcell

A protest was staged outside Minnesota's Ordway Theater Oct. 8, the opening night of the Kansas City Starlight Theare's production of Miss Saigon. 

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Ford's Theatre Hosts Candlelight Vigil in Honor of Matthew Shepard and National Coming Out Day by Carey Purcell

Ford's Theatre will host a candlelight vigil Oct. 11 at 10:15 PM in honor of the legacy of Matthew Shepard and National Coming Out Day.

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Tony Award Winner Kristin Chenoweth Joins Cast of "Hard Sell" by Carey Purcell

Tony Award winner Kristin Chenoweth has been cast in the teen movie "Hard Sell," Deadline.com reports.

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Orphan Train: The Musical Makes New York Debut in Grand Central Terminal Oct. 11 by Carey Purcell

Orphan Train: The Musical makes its New York debut in the location where much of its story plays out: Grand Central Terminal's Vanderbilt Hall. Free performances are presented Oct. …

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Actors' Temple Hosts First Monthly Broadway Shabbat for Performing Arts Community Oct. 11 by Carey Purcell

The Actors' Temple offers its first monthly Broadway Shabbat Oct. 11 at 6 PM.

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World Premiere of Charles Randolph-Wright's Love in Afghanistan Begins Oct. 11 at Arena Stage by Carey Purcell

The world premiere of Charles Randolph-Wright's drama Love in Afghanistan begins performances at the Arlene and Robert Kogod Cradle at Arena Stage Oct. 11. 

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Jay Records Will Record John Kander-Greg Pierce Musical The Landing, Starring David Hyde Pierce by Andrew Gans and Carey Purcell

The Vineyard Theatre's production of John Kander's three-part musical The Landing, which was recently extended through Nov. 24, will be recorded by Jay Records, Playbill.com has…

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Thursday, October 10, 2013

Montreal's Cirque Eloize Will Present New York City Premiere of Cirkopolis at NYU's Skirball Center by Carey Purcell

The New York City premiere of Cirkopolis will be presented at NYU's Skirball Center for the Performing Arts.

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John Kander's The Landing, Starring David Hyde Pierce and Julia Murney, Extends Performances 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, has extended its run an additional two weeks.

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Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Complete Cast Announced for MTC's Taking Care of Baby, Starring Reed Birney and Margaret Colin by Carey Purcell

Complete casting has been announced by the Manhattan Theatre Club for the American premiere of Taking Care of Baby.

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Drury Lane Theatre to Feature Les Misérables, Camelot and More in 30th Anniversary Season by Carey Purcell

The 30th anniversary season of Chicago's Drury Lane Theatre will include several Tony-winning musicals as well as the Sherlock Holmes-inspired play The Game's Afoot.

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Olney Theatre Centre's 2014 Season, Featuring "Pick Your Own" Memberships, Includes How To Succeed, The Piano Lesson and Avenue Q by Carey Purcell

In a new restructuring of the traditional membership format, the Olney Theatre Centre will offer three "mini-seasons," each featuring three productions, in its 2014 season. 

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Then She Fell, Immersive Theatre Inspired by "Alice in Wonderland," Wins New York Dance and Performance Award by Carey Purcell

Then She Fell, the immersive theatre experience inspired by "Alice in Wonderland," has received the 2013 New York Dance and Performance Award (Bessie) for Outstanding Production Pe…

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Marie Antoinette, Starring Tony Nominee Marin Ireland, Begins Performances at Soho Rep Oct. 9 by Carey Purcell

David Adjmi's Marie Antoinette, starring Tony Award nominee Marin Ireland, begins performances at Soho Rep Oct. 9 prior to an official opening Oct. 20. 

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New York Premiere of Two Point Oh, Starring Jack Noseworthy, Opens Oct. 9 by Carey Purcell

The New York premiere of Two Point Oh, the futuristic drama written by Jeffrey Jackson, officially opens at 59E59 Theaters Oct. 9 following previews that began Oct. 3. 

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Tuesday, October 8, 2013

The Heat Is On: Touring Production of Miss Saigon Met With Protests at Minnesota's Ordway Theater by Carey Purcell

Kansas Starlight Theatre's production of Miss Saigon, which is currently playing Minnesota's Ordway Theater, has met with protests from the community for its portrayal of the Vietnam…

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August Wilson's How I Learned What I Learned, Solo Show Featuring Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Extends Prior to Opening by Carey Purcell

The New York premiere of the late August Wilson's autobiographical one-man show, How I Learned What I Learned, has extended its run through Dec. 22. 

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Music and Speeches from RSC's Richard II Will Be Available on CD for First Time by Carey Purcell

The Royal Shakespeare Company announced that music and speeches from its upcoming production of Richard II will be published on a CD and available for download from iTunes.

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Musicals Tonight! Invites Audiences on Cole Porter's Mexican Hayride Beginning Oct. 8 by Carey Purcell

Musicals Tonight! kicks off its 2013-14 season with Cole Porter's Mexican Hayride. Performances begin Oct. 8 at the Lion Theatre at Theatre Row Studios.

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Following Production's Cancellation Due to Religious Objections, Public Reading of Inherit the Wind Held Oct. 8 by Carey Purcell

Minnesota's Alice Lind Play Reading Society hosts a reading of Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee's award-winning drama Inherit the Wind Oct. 8 at 7 PM at the Lind…

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Monday, October 7, 2013

Brooklyn Academy of Music to Host "Little Shop of Horrors" Sing-Along, Featuring Rick Moranis by Carey Purcell

Brooklyn Academy of Music will present a sing-along screening of the film "Little Shop of Horrors" Oct. 25 at 8 PM. The event will include an appearance by Rick Moranis, who starre…

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100 (Monologues), Written By and Starring Eric Bogosian, Extends Engagement by Carey Purcell

100 (Monologues), a series of monologues written by and featuring award-winning actor Eric Bogosian, has extended its run at the Labyrinth Theater Company’s Bank Street Theater th…

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Ron Field: Applause! to Feature Ben Vereen, Donna McKechnie, Joel Grey and More by Carey Purcell

Dancers Over 40 will present 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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Julie Madly Deeply, Solo Show about Julie Andrews, Will Play Trafalgar Studio 2 in London by Carey Purcell

Sarah-Louise Young's solo show, Julie Madly Deeply, will play London's Trafalgar Studio 2.

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Avi Hoffman Stars in Reading of New Play Rough Patch Oct. 7 by Carey Purcell

Avi Hoffman directs and performs in a staged reading of Charles Gluck's new play Rough Patch at the Roy Arias Studios at the Times Square Arts Center Oct. 7 at 6 PM. 

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Mark Jacoby, Andrea McArdle, Lillias White and More Celebrate Release of Norman Rockwell-Inspired Musical Perfect Picture Oct. 7 by Carey Purcell

The Drama League presents a pre-release concert performance of the studio cast recording of Perfect Picture, the new musical inspired by the life of Norman Rockwell, Oct. 7 at 7 PM.

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