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Thursday, June 6, 2013

Mark Rylance Does Shakespeare Double-Duty on Broadway by David Rooney

Balancing high drama with high comedy, the Tony-wining actor will cross the Atlantic in the acclaimed Shakespeare's Globe productions of "Richard III" and "Twelfth Night," the latter also fe…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:59PM[SHARE]

Broadway's 'Rear Window' Sets Creative Team by David Rooney

Playwright Keith Reddin will adapt the Cornell Woolrich story best known via Alfred Hitchcock's 1954 screen version, with Terry Kinney on board to direct.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:32AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Tonys: Neil Patrick Harris on His Fourth Turn Hosting Broadway's Big Night (Q&A) by David Rooney

The star of "How I Met Your Mother" talks with THR about working with kids, animals, drag and his return to Radio City as ringmaster of the 67th annual theater lovefest.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:08PM[SHARE]

Tonys: Sally Field, Jake Gyllenhaal, Anna Kendrick Added to Presenters Roster by David Rooney

Zachary Quinto, Matthew Morrison and Mike Tyson are among those on board for Sunday night's ceremony.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:51AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Broadway Lights to Dim in Honor of Jean Stapleton by David Rooney

The beloved "All in the Family" star had a distinguished career on the New York stage in both plays and musicals, among them "Funny Girl" and "Damn Yankees."read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:48PM[SHARE]
Sunday, June 2, 2013

Far From Heaven: Theater Review by David Rooney

Kelli O'Hara, Steven Pasquale and Isaiah Johnson star in this musical based on the Julianne Moore film, from the composer-lyricist team behind the Tony-winning "Grey Gardens."read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:31PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Tonys: Tom Hanks, Scarlett Johansson and Cuba Gooding Jr. to Present by David Rooney

Jesse Eisenberg, Jon Cryer and Martha Plimpton are also among the first names announced to appear at the June 9 awards ceremony.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:43AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Hurricane Sandy Takes Bite Out of Broadway by David Rooney

Despite higher ticket prices and increased sales of premium-priced seats, grosses for the 2012-13 season remained flat, with admissions registering a slight dip.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:51PM[SHARE]
Saturday, May 25, 2013

Venus in Fur: Cannes Review by David Rooney

Emmanuelle Seigner and Mathieu Amalric star in this French-language film from Roman Polanski, about an auditioning actress turning the tables on her director.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:52AM[SHARE]
Thursday, May 23, 2013

Ethan Coen to Premiere First Full-Length Play, 'Women or Nothing,' Off Broadway by David Rooney

The comedy follows the warmly received Cannes competition premiere of the Coen Brothers' latest feature, "Inside Llewyn Davis."read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:00PM[SHARE]

'Little Miss Sunshine' Musical to Open Off Broadway by David Rooney

The stage version of the Oscar-winning 2006 Fox Searchlight sleeper hit will debut in the fall at New York's Second Stage Theatre.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:03AM[SHARE]
Friday, May 17, 2013

'Mad Men's' Vincent Kartheiser to Take on 'Pride and Prejudice' by David Rooney

The star will spend his summer hiatus playing the iconic Mr. Darcy from Jane Austen's famous work at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:41PM[SHARE]
Thursday, May 16, 2013

Jessica Hecht on 'The Assembled Parties' by David Rooney

In "The Assembled Parties," Jessica Hecht is playing a role the playwright Richard Greenberg wrote with her in mind.    

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:00AM[SHARE]
Friday, May 10, 2013

Tony Awards Campaigning Kicks Into High Gear by David Rooney

No gift baskets allowed but plenty of politicking as plays like the Tom Hanks starrer "Lucky Guy" and musicals like "Matilda" pull out all the stops to win voters' hearts.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:00AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Neil Patrick Harris Back for Fourth Turn as Tony Awards Host? by David Rooney

The news has not been officially confirmed, but theater community buzz indicates the return of Harris, an Emmy winner for two of his previous gigs as frontman of Broadway's big night.read mo…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:52PM[SHARE]

Carla Gugino and Peter Grosz to Star Off Broadway in 'A Kid Like Jake' by David Rooney

Caroline Aaron and Michelle Beck also appear in the LCT3 world premiere of Daniel Pearle's play about the concerned parents of a precocious child.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:41PM[SHARE]

The Beatles' 'Let It Be' to Hit Broadway by David Rooney

The multimedia concert experience follows "Rain," "Backbeat" and Cirque du Soleil's "Love" as an attempt to harness the Fab Four's musical legacy onstage for contemporary audiences.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:42PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Cherry Jones to Star Off Broadway in 'When We Were Young and Unafraid' by David Rooney

After returning to Broadway in the fall in "The Glass Menagerie," the two-time Tony winner will head the cast of Sarah Treem's world premiere play.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:00PM[SHARE]
Monday, May 6, 2013

Alec Baldwin's 'Orphans' Ends Broadway Run Early by David Rooney

The Tony-nominated revival, which cast Ben Foster after Shia LaBeouf exited amid controversy, will close six weeks ahead of schedule due to tepid box office.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:15PM[SHARE]

Billy Crudup Returns to Broadway in Pinter/Beckett Double-Bill by David Rooney

Shuler Hensley also has joined the repertory cast of "No Man's Land" and "Waiting for Godot," with previously announced leads Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:28PM[SHARE]
Sunday, May 5, 2013

'Piano Lesson,' 'The Whale' Dominate Lortel Awards by David Rooney

The musical "Dogfight" and solo show "All the Rage" also took top prizes at the leading honors for Off Broadway theater, in a ceremony hosted by Aasif Mandvi and Maura Tierney.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:23PM[SHARE]
Saturday, May 4, 2013

Scott Rudin Dresses Down NY Times Theater Reporter by David Rooney

In a Saturday ad, the producer makes no secret of his irritation at the Times' coverage of his decision to close the Broadway play "The Testament of Mary."read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 06:31PM[SHARE]
Friday, May 3, 2013

Colin Quinn Gets 'Unconstitutional' Off Broadway by David Rooney

The former "Saturday Night Live" regular follows his 2010 Broadway hit, "Long Story Short," with a new standup show reflecting on the formation of our national character.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 07:52PM[SHARE]

'Matilda,' 'Vanya' Take NY Drama Critics Honors by David Rooney

Echoing their status as Tony frontrunners, the Roald Dahl musical adaptation and playwright Christopher Durang's contemporary Chekhov riff won the venerable organization's top awards by a wi…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:38PM[SHARE]

'Jekyll & Hyde' Makes Early Broadway Exit by David Rooney

After taking a critical bashing and scoring zero in this year's Tony Award nominations, the Frank Wildhorn musical starring Constantine Maroulis and Deborah Cox will cut short its scheduled …

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:53PM[SHARE]
Thursday, May 2, 2013

'Lucky Guy' Recoups on Broadway by David Rooney

Playing to capacity houses since the start of previews, the late Nora Ephron's posthumously produced play starring Tom Hanks shifts into profit after only eight weeks.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:23PM[SHARE]

Horton Foote Play 'The Old Friends' to Get Posthumous World Premiere by David Rooney

Michael Wilson will direct the Off Broadway production for Signature Theatre, starring Betty Buckley, Hallie Foote and Lois Smith.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:31PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Carole King's 'Beautiful' Sets San Francisco Bow by David Rooney

The Broadway-bound musical about the life and career of the singer-songwriter will begin performances Sept. 24 at the Curran Theatre.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:02PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Tony-Nominated 'Testament' Bows Out Early by David Rooney

Despite landing a spot on the best play shortlist, Colm Tobin's theatrical monologue starring Fiona Shaw as the mother of Jesus will end its Broadway run on Sunday.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 05:51PM[SHARE]

Tony Award Nominations Analysis: A Wide-Open Race by David Rooney

"Matilda" vs. "Kinky Boots," "Lucky Guy" vs. Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike" -- the competition for Broadway's top honors this season will be especially heated.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:09AM[SHARE]
Monday, April 29, 2013

The Rascals Follow Broadway With U.S. Tour by David Rooney

The concert/bio-musical hybrid reuniting the popular 1960s American blue-eyed soul band will kick off its road trip May 24 in Hollywood, Fla.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 06:59PM[SHARE]

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