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Monday, July 29, 2013

Stephen Rea, Lindsay Duncan and Janet McTeer Join Maggie Gyllenhaal in BBC2's "The Honourable Woman" by Carey Purcell

Stephen Rea, Lindsay Duncan and Janet McTeer have joined the cast of BBC2's "The Honourable Woman," according to TheStage.

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NYTB in the D-Lounge, Featuring Music From Adam Lives and The Lyrics of Bill Nelson, Offered July 29 by Carey Purcell

The July installment of NYTB in the D-Lounge is held July 29 at 7:30 PM. Now in its seventh season, the monthly platform for new musicals and their writers is held in the D-Lounge at the Dar…

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Sunday, July 28, 2013

Slowgirl, Starring William Petersen and Rae Gray, Opens at Steppenwolf July 28 by Carey Purcell

Greg Pierce's familial drama Slowgirl opens at Steppenwolf Theatre July 28, following preview performances that began July 18.  

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The Assembled Parties, With Tony Winner Judith Light and Jessica Hecht, Closes on Broadway July 28 by Carey Purcell

The Manhattan Theatre Club world premiere of Richard Greenberg's family drama The Assembled Parties, starring Tony Award winner Judith Light and Tony Award nominee Jessica Hecht, closes …

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Saturday, July 27, 2013

TUTS Underground Inaugural Season Will Feature Lizzie, 50 Shades! and Hands on a Hardbody by Carey Purcell

Theatre Under the Stars, Houston's largest nonprofit musical theatre company, has announced its new program, TUTS Underground, which will deliver new musicals to a new generation of thea…

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Dizzy Feet Foundation Honors Chita Rivera and Erik Feig July 27 by Carey Purcell

The Dizzy Feet Foundation (DFF), in partnership with The Music Center, presents the third annual "Celebration of Dance" Gala July 27.

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Old Globe's Double Indemnity, Starring Michael Hayden and Angel Desai, Begins Previews July 27 by Carey Purcell

The Old Globe's production of Double Indemnity begins previews July 27 with an official opening scheduled for Aug. 1. Performances will continue through Sept. 1. 

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Paula Vogel and Mfoniso Udofia Discuss Sundance Institute Theatre Lab, Gender Roles in Writing and Dinner With Medea by Carey Purcell

Playbill.com talks with playwrights Paula Vogel and Mfoniso Udofia about Sundance Theatre Lab and working as female playwrights.

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Friday, July 26, 2013

World Premiere of Lee Blessing's A User's Guide to Hell, Featuring Bernard Madoff to Play Atlantic Stage II by Carey Purcell

A User's Guide to Hell, featuring Bernard Madoff, by Tony and Pulitzer Prize nominee Lee Blessing, will receive its world premiere at at Atlantic Stage II.

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Readings of Brooklyn Superhero Supply Company Musical, Starring Matt Doyle, Gideon Glick, Isaiah Johnson, Begin July 26 by Carey Purcell

Vassar & New York Stage and Film Powerhouse Theater’s second Martel Musical Workshop, A Musical Inspired by the Brooklyn Superhero Supply Company, begins performances July 26; read…

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Thursday, July 25, 2013

Playwright and Activist Larry Kramer Marries David Webster in Hospital Following Surgery by Carey Purcell

Playwright and longtime gay rights activist Larry Kramer (The Normal Heart) married his partner, architect David Webster, in the intensive care unit of NYU Langone Medical Center July 24, ac…

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Broadway's Forever Tango to Welcome Grammy Winner Luis Fonsi by Carey Purcell

Grammy Award winner Luis Fonsi will join the cast of Broadway's Forever Tango next month.

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54 Below Fall Lineup to Feature Brian d'Arcy James, Lindsay Mendez, Adam Pascal, Emily Skinner, Telly Leung, Anthony Rapp and More by Carey Purcell

54 Below has announced its fall lineup of performers, which includes numerous Broadway actors, singers and composers.

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NYTB in the D-Lounge to Feature Music From Adam Lives and The Lyrics of Bill Nelson by Carey Purcell

The July installment of NYTB in the D-Lounge will be held July 29 at 7:30 PM. Now in its seventh season, the monthly platform for new musicals and their writers is held in the D-Lounge at th…

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Twenty-Somethings Concert to Feature Alice Ripley, Richard H. Blake, Krystal Joy Brown and Coleen Sexton by Carey Purcell

Twenty-Somethings, an evening spotlighting the work of up-and-coming songwriters Blake Pfeil, Zoe Sarnak and Drew Overcash, will feature performances by Tony winner Alice Ripley, Richard H. …

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Sleepless in Seattle — The Musical May Play London by Carey Purcell

Sleepless in Seattle — The Musical, the stage adaptation of the hit 1993 movie, may open a production in the West End, according to the Los Angeles Times.

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Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Doubt Playwright John Patrick Shanley to be Honored at William Inge Theatre Festival by Carey Purcell

John Patrick Shanley will be the Honoree of the 33rd Annual William Inge Theatre Festival.

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Old Globe's Double Indemnity, Starring Michael Hayden and Angel Desai, Extends Performances through Sept. 1 by Carey Purcell

The Old Globe's production of Double Indemnity has extended its performances to run through Sept. 1.

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Kathryn Erbe, John Pankow, Victoria Mack and More Cast in TACT's Natural Affection by Carey Purcell

TACT/The Actors Company Theatre will present William Inge's Natural Affection as the first production of its 21st season.

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Lyric Stage Company's 2013-14 Season to Feature Into the Woods; Death of a Salesman; One Man, Two Guvnors by Carey Purcell

The Lyric Stage Company of Boston's 40th Anniversary season will feature a British farce, a Pulitzer Prize-winning play, a modern adaptation of an old-fashioned drama and a classic music…

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Matt Doyle, Andrew Call, Gideon Glick, Isaiah Johnson Set for Readings of Musical Inspired by the Brooklyn Superhero Supply Company by Carey Purcell

Vassar & New York Stage and Film Powerhouse Theater’s second Martel Musical Workshop, A Musical Inspired by the Brooklyn Superhero Supply Company, will be presented July 26-28

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Mark Cole and David Ira Goldstein Resign from Arizona Theatre Company by Carey Purcell

Arizona Theatre Company's managing director Mark Cole resigned July 23, according to the Arizona Star.

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Tony Winner John Lithgow to Co-Star With Alfred Molina in Ira Sachs' "Love Is Strange"; Cheyenne Jackson Among Cast by Carey Purcell

Tony winner John Lithgow will co-star with Alfred Molina in the new film "Love Is Strange," according to Deadline.com.

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The Beatles Concert Experience Let It Be Opens at Broadway's St. James Theatre July 24 by Carey Purcell

Let It Be, a concert experience of The Beatles' greatest hits, opens at Broadway's St. James Theatre July 24 following previews that began July 16. 

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Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Aaron C. Finley to Make Broadway Debut in Rock of Ages by Carey Purcell

Aaron C. Finley will make his Broadway debut in Rock of Ages beginning Aug. 9.

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Full Cast Announced for World Premiere of Regina Taylor's stop. reset. at Signature Theatre by Carey Purcell

Casting has been announced for the world premiere of stop. reset., which will begin performances Aug. 20, prior to an official opening Sept. 8, at the Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre at The…

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Tony Award Winner Kristin Chenoweth to Star in Season Premiere of "Say Yes to the Dress" by Carey Purcell

Broadway, TV and film star Kristin Chenoweth will be featured in the 10th season debut of TLC's "Say Yes to the Dress" on Aug. 16, according to Deadline.

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Storyville, New Orleans-Set Musical, Opens at York Theatre Company July 23 by Carey Purcell

The New York premiere of Storyville opens at the York Theatre Company July 23 following preview performances that began July 15. 

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Monday, July 22, 2013

Tony Nominee Rory O'Malley Announces Engagement by Carey Purcell

Tony nominee Rory O'Malley (The Book of Mormon) got engaged to his partner Gerold Schroeder.

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Evil Dead, Potted Potter and More Will Be Featured in Prince Music Theater's 2013-14 Season by Carey Purcell

Prince Music Theater, which filed for bankruptcy protection in October 2010, has announced its 2013-14 season.

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"Glee" Will Film New Episode Addressing Cory Monteith's Death; Lengthy Hiatus Will Follow by Carey Purcell

Ryan Murphy, the creator of Fox TV's "Glee," said the hit musical series will address the recent, tragic death of Cory Monteith, one of the show's lead actors, according to…

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