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Wednesday, June 5, 2013

The Very Model of a Modern Director/Conductor: Ted Sperling Prepares for Public Theater Penzance Gala by Carey Purcell

Ted Sperling's career has gone full circle. The Tony Award-winning conductor, whose Broadway credits include The Light in the Piazza, South Pacific and Guys and Dolls, recalls The Pirate…

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Gibraltar, Two-Person Adaptation of James Joyce's "Ulysses," Begins Performances at Irish Repertory Theatre June 5 by Carey Purcell

Gibraltar, Patrick Fitzgerald's two-character adaptation of James Joyce's "Ulysses," begins performances June 5 at the Irish Repertory Theatre, prior to an official opening…

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Joel Grey, Martin Moran, Michael Cumpsty and More Will Be Part of Two River Theater's 20th Anniversary Season by Carey Purcell

Joel Grey will direct the play in which he made his stage debut  (at age nine) for Two River Theater's 2013-14 season, which will also include a work by Shakespeare, a political pla…

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Tuesday, June 4, 2013

James DeMarse, Susan Cella and More Star in Pittsburgh Public Theater's Other Desert Cities by Carey Purcell

The Pittsburgh Public Theater concludes its "Made in America" series with Jon Robin Baitz’s Other Desert Cities, which is currently running through June 30.

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Michael Bloom Ends Tenure as Artistic Director of Cleveland Play House by Carey Purcell

Michael Bloom ended his tenure as artistic director of Cleveland Play House as of the May 19 closure of the 2012-13 season.

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Lois Smith and Mimi Kilgore Honored at Lilly Awards by Carey Purcell

The fourth annual Lilly Awards, which honor women working in the theatre, recognized Lois Smith and Mimi Kilgore with lifetime achievement awards.

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Dora Mavor Moore Awards Nominations Announced; Canadian Opera Company Receives 25 by Carey Purcell

The nominations for the 34th annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards were announced by the Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts.

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Good Television, Starring Zoe Perry, Talia Balsam and Jessica Cummings, Opens Off-Broadway June 4 by Carey Purcell

Rod MacLachlan's Good Television receives its world premiere at Atlantic Theatre Company, opening June 4 following previews that began May 22.

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Monday, June 3, 2013

Provincetown Tennessee Williams Theatre Festival Will Feature Tennessee Williams and Women: 50% Illusion by Carey Purcell

The eighth annual Provincetown Tennessee Williams Theatre Festival will take place Sept. 26-29.

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Vineyard Theatre Season to Feature The Landing, Starring David Hyde Pierce, and Premieres of Arlington and Too Much Sun by Carey Purcell

The Vineyard Theatre's 2013-14 season will include The Landing, starring Tony Award winner David Hyde Pierce (Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, Curtains, "Fraiser"), Julia M…

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Tony Award Winner Tonya Pinkins Goes Unplugged at Joe's Pub June 3 by Carey Purcell

Tony Award-winning actress Tonya Pinkins offers Tonya Pinkins Unplugged at Joe's Pub June 3 at 7:30 PM. 

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9MM America, Documentary Theatre Production About Gun Violence, Plays Robert Moss Theatre by Carey Purcell

9MM America, which is currently playing the Robert Moss Theatre through June 19, is part of the Planet Connections Theater Festivity.

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League of Professional Theatre Women Chats with Patti LuPone June 3 by Carey Purcell

Tony-Award winning actress Patti LuPone gives an oral history and interview to the League of Professional Theatre Women June 3 at 6 PM.

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Michael Douglas Honored With Marvin Hamlisch Memorial Award June 3 by Carey Purcell

In support of the American Cancer Society, One Centennial Sensation honors the late Marvin Hamlisch's birthday with an evening of performances and appearances by friends and family June …

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Ars Nova's ANT Fest Begins June 3 by Carey Purcell

ANT Fest, Ars Nova's sixth annual festival of "All New Talent," begins performances June 3.

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Sunday, June 2, 2013

Broadway Inspirational Voices Offer Expect the Great Concert June 2 by Carey Purcell

Broadway Inspirational Voices perform their third annual spring concert, Expect the Great, at the First Corinthian Baptist Church June 2 at 7 PM.

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Saturday, June 1, 2013

Pasadena Pops Summer Season Launches June 1 with "Michael Feinstein's Songbook" by Carey Purcell

The Pasadena Pops' summer season at the Los Angeles County Arboretum begins June 1 with Michael Feinstein leading a "Michael Feinstein’s Songbook" program with singers Ch…

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Friday, May 31, 2013

WorkShop Theater Company Presents World Premiere of The Golden Year by Carey Purcell

The Golden Year, by Daniel Damiano, will receive its world premiere at the WorkShop Theater Company.

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Casting Announced for Old Sound Room's Inaugural Production, Old Sound Room Lear by Carey Purcell

Old Sound Room will present Old Sound Room Lear, the inaugural production of the new theatre company, June 14-23 at HUB Studios.

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Ditching the Sweater Vest and Dancing on Tables, Matthew Morrison Readies to Get Up Close and Personal at 54 Below by Carey Purcell

Diners at 54 Below, beware. Mr. Schuester is leaving his sweater vest at home. Guests at the nightclub might find Matthew Morrison breaking into song and dance closer to them than they expec…

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Robert Miller to Direct Arthur Miller's All My Sons at The REP by Carey Purcell

Robert A. Miller, son of playwright Arthur Miller, will direct All My Sons at The REP, Point Park University's professional theatre company.

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Lineup Announced for East to Edinburgh Festival at 59E59 Theaters by Carey Purcell

The East to Edinburgh Festival has announced the lineup for its 2013 season.

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Next to Normal Opens May 31 at La Mirada Theatre by Carey Purcell

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts presents Next to Normal beginning May 31; the production marks the musical's Southern California regional theatre debut.

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Thursday, May 30, 2013

David Schwimmer to Direct Keith Huff's Big Lake Big City at Lookingglass Theatre Company by Carey Purcell

Chicago's Lookingglass Theatre Company will present the world premiere of Keith Huff's Big Lake Big City as part of its 25th anniversary season. 

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Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde, Part of Gayfest NYC, Begins May 30 by Carey Purcell

The BASiC Theatre Project production of Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde begins performances as part of Gayfest NYC May 30 prior to an official opening May 31.

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Reimagined Production of Banned World War II Cabaret The Last Cyclist Opens May 30 by Carey Purcell

A reimagined production of The Last Cyclist opens May 30 at the West End Theatre at the Church of St. Paul and St. Andrew.

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Laura Osnes and Condola Rashad Will Be Honored at Broadway Beacon Awards by Carey Purcell

Inside Broadway will honor Tony Award nominees Laura Osnes (Cinderella) and Condola Rashad (The Trip to the Bountiful) at the Broadway Beacon Awards June 17 at 7 PM at Joe's Pub.

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2013 Edinburgh Fringe Lineup Includes Tig Notaro and New Indie-Rock Musical I'm With The Band by Carey Purcell

The 2013 Edinburgh Fringe program has been published, with a total of 2,871 shows and events scheduled to run August 2-26.

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Monday, May 27, 2013

Playbill Poll: Readers Pick Aaron Tveit's Next Broadway Role by Carey Purcell

Stage and screen star Aaron Tveit thrilled audiences in New York when he performed his one-man show at 54 Below in early May. The concert, which sold out in record time, left audiences wanti…

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Sunday, May 26, 2013

There's No People Like Show People: How to Host a Tony Awards Party Like a Pro with Broadway-Themed Drink Recipes by Carey Purcell

Can't make it to Radio City this year for the Tony Awards? Never fear; you can still enjoy the glitz and glamour of Broadway's biggest night at home.

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