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Last week's decision by the City University of New York board of trustees to withhold an honorary degree from the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tony Kushner because of one trustee's conc…

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Monday, April 25, 2011

ArtsBeat: Curtain Down, Heads Up: Readers Review 'Jerusalem' by Erik Piepenburg

While Mark Rylance received almost across-the-board praise for his portrayal of Johnny Byron, many readers said the script failed to match its star's wattage.

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Thursday, April 21, 2011

Locavore Lobby Snacks Don't Wait for the Curtain by Erik Piepenburg

Some New York theaters have discovered that lobby concession stands can extend the life of their spaces beyond showtime and become places where patrons can sit before or after shows.

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Tuesday, April 19, 2011

ArtsBeat: Extensions for 'Sleep No More,' 'Born Bad' and 'Benefactors' by Erik Piepenburg

The three new productions in New York have announced extensions this spring.

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Monday, April 18, 2011

ArtsBeat: Curtain Down, Heads Up: Where Are the Voices? by Erik Piepenburg

Readers react to Charles Isherwood's take on a dearth of good musical theater voices.

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Tuesday, April 12, 2011

ArtsBeat: How to Take Home a Piece of Daniel Radcliffe (and Other Tales from Broadway Auction Season) by Erik Piepenburg

It's time where shows are auctioning off items to raise money for Broadway Cares.

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Monday, April 11, 2011

ArtsBeat: Behind the Poster: 'Master Class' by Erik Piepenburg

A look at the poster design for the coming Broadway revival of "Master Class," starring Tyne Daly as Maria Callas.

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ArtsBeat: Curtain Down, Heads Up: Squirming in the Seats by Erik Piepenburg

Readers respond to Ben Brantley's Theater Talkback column on disturbing shows.

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Sunday, April 3, 2011

ArtsBeat: Curtain Down, Heads Up: Readers Review 'Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo' by Erik Piepenburg

Several readers criticized the show's script and the performance of Robin Williams.

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Wednesday, March 23, 2011

'Ghetto Klown,' 'Kin,' 'Good People,' 'Starcatcher' To Extend Their Runs by Erik Piepenburg

Several shows on an off Broadway announced extensions.

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ArtsBeat: 'Ghetto Klown,' 'Kin,' 'Good People,' 'Starcatcher' To Extend Their Runs by Erik Piepenburg

Several shows on an off Broadway announced extensions.

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Monday, March 21, 2011

ArtsBeat: Curtain Down, Heads Up: Readers Review 'Arcadia' by Erik Piepenburg

Readers had mixed reviews for the Broadway revival of Tom Stoppard's play, but almost everyone said it was hard to hear the actors.

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Sunday, March 20, 2011

Stage Is Set. Ready for Your Part? by Erik Piepenburg

For its New York debut, the Punchdrunk troupe has transformed three warehouses in Chelsea for its unique brand of immersive theater.

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Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Stage Is Set. Ready for Your Part? by Erik Piepenburg

For its New York debut, the Punchdrunk troupe has transformed three warehouses in Chelsea for its unique brand of immersive theater.

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First Look at Broadway Bares XXI Posters by Erik Piepenburg

Fine bodies meet fine art in the posters for Broadway Bares, which raises money for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

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ArtsBeat: First Look at Broadway Bares XXI Posters by Erik Piepenburg

Fine bodies meet fine art in the posters for Broadway Bares, which raises money for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

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'Funny Girl' Revival Is Headed for Los Angeles by Erik Piepenburg

"Funny Girl" revival gets opening date in Los Angeles.

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ArtsBeat: 'Funny Girl' Revival Is Headed for Los Angeles by Erik Piepenburg

"Funny Girl" revival gets opening date in Los Angeles.

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Monday, March 14, 2011

Critics' Picks Video: 'Citizen Kane' by Erik Piepenburg

A.O. Scott examines the themes of power and isolation in Orson Welles's 1941 film about a newspaper baron.

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Sunday, March 13, 2011

ArtsBeat: Curtain Down, Heads Up: Advice on How to Fix 'Spider-Man' by Erik Piepenburg

Readers were asked to offer thoughts on how to improve, overhaul, fix, reinvigorate or reboot this Broadway musical.

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Curtain Down, Heads Up: Advice on How to Fix 'Spider-Man' by Erik Piepenburg

Readers were asked to offer thoughts on how to improve, overhaul, fix, reinvigorate or reboot this Broadway musical.

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Thursday, March 10, 2011

ArtsBeat: How Would You Save 'Spider-Man'? by Erik Piepenburg

What would you change about the show to make that happen? What needs to be added or subtracted from the score or the book? How would you redesign the sets and costumes? Or is the show bey…

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How Would You Save 'Spider-Man'? by Erik Piepenburg

What would you change about the show to make that happen? What needs to be added or subtracted from the score or the book? How would you redesign the sets and costumes? Or is the show bey…

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Wednesday, March 9, 2011