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Wednesday, December 29, 2010

ArtsBeat: Why Wait 200 Years? 'Arcadia' Revival, With Billy Crudup, Coming to Broadway Next Year by Dave Itzkoff

Mr. Crudup, who portrayed Septimus Hodge in the original Broadway production of the Tom Stoppard play, has been cast as Bernard Nightingale in the revival.

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Taymor Withdraws from New York Times Event by Dave Itzkoff

The director of the Broadway musical "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" was to be interviewed on Jan. 8.

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ArtsBeat: Taymor Withdraws from New York Times Event by Dave Itzkoff

The director of the Broadway musical "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" was to be interviewed on Jan. 8.

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New Stamps to Honor Musicians, a Lawyer and a Fearless Space Explorer by Dave Itzkoff

Among the cultural figures commemorated on new stamps announced by the United States Postal Service are Latin "music legends;" Gregory Peck, as Atticus Finch in "To Kill a Mockingbird"; and …

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ArtsBeat: John Leguizamo's New One-Man Play Is Broadway Bound by Dave Itzkoff

He has been a "Freak" and a "Mambo Mouth," and next, Mr. Leguizamo will be a "Ghetto Klown."

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John Leguizamo's New One-Man Play Is Broadway Bound by Dave Itzkoff

He has been a "Freak" and a "Mambo Mouth," and next, Mr. Leguizamo will be a "Ghetto Klown."

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2010: The Year in Mashed-Up Pop by Dave Itzkoff

A San Francisco D.J. combines the year's biggest hits into a mix that will either make you nostalgic for the year that was, or grateful for the new year almost upon us.

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Tuesday, December 28, 2010

ArtsBeat: Despite Snow, the Show Must Go On for Playbill Magazine, Too by Dave Itzkoff

The magazine has had to improvise a plan to deliver to Broadway theaters and other performance spaces after its production plant was cut off by cars and buses following Sunday's blizzard.

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Despite Snow, the Show Must Go On for Playbill Magazine, Too by Dave Itzkoff

The magazine has had to improvise a plan to deliver to Broadway theaters and other performance spaces after its production plant was cut off by cars and buses following Sunday's blizzard.

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Box Office Remains Strong for 'Spider-Man' in Challenging Week by Dave Itzkoff

The top-earning Broadway show for the Christmas week was "Wicked," while "Elf," "Billy Elliot," "Jersey Boys," "The Merchant of Venice" and "The Lion King" also grossed over $1 million.

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ArtsBeat: Box Office Remains Strong for 'Spider-Man' in Challenging Week by Dave Itzkoff

The top-earning Broadway show for the Christmas week was "Wicked," while "Elf," "Billy Elliot," "Jersey Boys," "The Merchant of Venice" and "The Lion King" also grossed over $1 million.

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'The Exorcist,' 'The Pink Panther' and 'Airplane!' Among Movies Added to National Film Registry by Dave Itzkoff

The list of 25 movies deemed "culturally, historically or aesthetically significant" by the National Film Preservation Board also included "Grey Gardens," "All the President's Men" and "The …

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Monday, December 27, 2010

ArtsBeat: The Man Behind the Curtain: Lloyd Webber Plans Changes to 'Wizard of Oz' by Dave Itzkoff

The composer said he is adding new songs as well as a new opening and ending to his London production of "The Wizard of Oz."

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The Man Behind the Curtain: Lloyd Webber Plans Changes to 'Wizard of Oz' by Dave Itzkoff

The composer said he is adding new songs as well as a new opening and ending to his London production of "The Wizard of Oz."

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ArtsBeat: Reviews for 'Spider-Man' Start Spinning Out Early by Dave Itzkoff

Linda Winer of Newsday and Jeremy Gerard of Bloomberg News both wrote about their recent experiences at "Spider-Man," which is scheduled to open at the Foxwoods Theater on Feb. 7.

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Reviews for 'Spider-Man' Start Spinning Out Early by Dave Itzkoff

Linda Winer of Newsday and Jeremy Gerard of Bloomberg News both wrote about their recent experiences at "Spider-Man," which is scheduled to open at the Foxwoods Theater on Feb. 7.

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Thursday, December 23, 2010

He Loved Her Madly, Now She's Mad About Morrison's Pardon by Dave Itzkoff

Patricia Kennealy Morrison, an author who identifies herself as the widow of the Doors' lead singer, said Morrison "would utterly spurn even the thought of being pardoned for something he di…

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What Rhymes With Righteous Vengeance? The 'True Grit' Theme Song by Dave Itzkoff

Glen Campbell contributed more to the original 1969 film than just his immaculately groomed sideburns.

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Wednesday, December 22, 2010

The Doors Light One Last Fire in Response to Morrison's Pardon by Dave Itzkoff

Morrison's surviving band mates said he didn't need "to be pardoned for anything," and they called on the State of Florida and the City of Miami to apologize for arresting and prosecuting th…

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Heavy: Stretch of Abbey Road Made Famous By the Beatles Becomes Protected Landmark by Dave Itzkoff

A British official said the famous street crossing "is no castle or cathedral but, thanks to the Beatles and a ten minute photo-shoot one August morning in 1969, it has just as strong a clai…

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A 'True Grit' Primer: Know Your La Boeuf(s)! by Dave Itzkoff

You wouldn't want to get Rooster Cogburn upset, would you?

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Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Scream Real Loud: 'Pee-wee Herman Show' Coming Back to HBO by Dave Itzkoff

The cable channel said it would tape the Broadway production of "The Pee-wee Herman Show" for a new special to be shown next year.

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ArtsBeat: Scream Real Loud: 'Pee-wee Herman Show' Coming Back to HBO by Dave Itzkoff

The cable channel said it would tape the Broadway production of "The Pee-wee Herman Show" for a new special to be shown next year.

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Kings of Leon Concert Postponed After Bus Fires by Dave Itzkoff

Two buses belonging to the band burned at London's O2 Arena but no serious injuries were reported.

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ArtsBeat: Performer Is Injured at 'Spider-Man' on Broadway by Dave Itzkoff and Hamilton Boardman

Witnesses saw either the actor playing the title character or his stunt double fall 8 to 10 feet during the performance.

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Monday, December 20, 2010

Performer Is Injured During 'Spider-Man' Performance by Dave Itzkoff

Theatergoers said they saw either the actor playing the title character or his stunt double fall a distance of about eight to ten feet into the orchestra pit during the closing minutes of th…

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Another Extension for 'Merchant of Venice' on Broadway by Dave Itzkoff

The play will go on hiatus while Al Pacino works on a film, then resume performances for three weeks beginning Feb. 1.

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ArtsBeat: Another Extension for 'Merchant of Venice' on Broadway by Dave Itzkoff

The play will go on hiatus while Al Pacino works on a film, then resume performances for three weeks beginning Feb. 1.

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Rooster Will Rise Again in Broadway Transfer of 'Jerusalem' by Dave Itzkoff

Mark Rylance will reprise his Olivier Award-winning role as Johnny "Rooster" Byron, the drug-fueled former daredevil, in Jez Butterworth's play.

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ArtsBeat: Rooster Will Rise Again in Broadway Transfer of 'Jerusalem' by Dave Itzkoff

Mark Rylance will reprise his Olivier Award-winning role as Johnny "Rooster" Byron, the drug-fueled former daredevil, in Jez Butterworth's play.

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