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Tuesday, June 28, 2016

Broadway version of 'Anastasia' reveals its cast by Mark Kennedy

The musical stage adaptation of the 1997 animated musical film "Anastasia" will land on Broadway starring Christy Altomare, Derek Klena, John Bolton and Caroline O'Connor.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:34AM[SHARE]

Subway musical 'In Transit' to emerge on Broadway this fall by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- "In Transit," a long-gestating, a cappella romantic comedy set in the New York City subway, has found the express train to Broadway....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 10:16AM[SHARE]
Monday, June 27, 2016

Subway musical 'In Transit' to emerge on Broadway this fall by Mark Kennedy

"In Transit," a long-gestating, a cappella romantic comedy set in the New York City subway, has found the express train to Broadway.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:13AM[SHARE]
Thursday, June 23, 2016

On Broadway, more shows bring the curtain down; 1 moving by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- The post-Tony Awards audits are in full swing on Broadway, with another long-running show setting a closing date and one new one moving addresses....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 11:26PM[SHARE]

On Broadway, more shows bring the curtain down; 1 moving by Mark Kennedy

The post-Tony Awards audits are in full swing on Broadway, with two shows on Thursday setting closing dates and one new one moving addresses.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 08:34PM[SHARE]

On Broadway, more shows bring the curtain down; 1 moving by Mark Kennedy

The post-Tony Awards audits are in full swing on Broadway, with another long-running show setting a closing date and one new one moving addresses.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 07:34PM[SHARE]

"Nashville" star Will Chase going back to Broadway by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Actor and singer Will Chase will be going from "Nashville" on TV to the Renaissance on Broadway. He's taking over the role of William Shake…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 06:56PM[SHARE]

'Nashville' star Will Chase is returning to Broadway by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Actor-singer Will Chase is moving from television's "Nashville" to Broadway. He's taking over the role of Shakespeare in &quot…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 04:16PM[SHARE]

'Nashville' star Will Chase is returning to Broadway by Mark Kennedy

Actor-singer Will Chase is moving from television's "Nashville" to Broadway. He's taking over the role of Shakespeare in "Something Rotten!"

SOURCE: Washington Post at 03:21PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, June 21, 2016

Ground-breaking musical 'Fun Home' to leave Broadway in fall by Mark Kennedy

The ground-breaking Tony Award-winning musical "Fun Home" will be leaving Broadway in the fall.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 08:25PM[SHARE]
Friday, June 17, 2016

Phillipa Soo of 'Hamilton' to star in 'Amelie' musical by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Tony Award-nominee and "Hamilton" star Phillipa Soo has a new whimsical gig lined up - she'll lead a musical stage version of the film &…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 10:35PM[SHARE]

Phillipa Soo of 'Hamilton' to star in 'Amelie' musical by Mark Kennedy

Tony Award-nominee and "Hamilton" star Phillipa Soo has a new whimsical gig lined up " she'll lead a musical stage version of the film "Amelie" that hopes to land on Broadway in 2017.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 04:45PM[SHARE]
Thursday, June 16, 2016

Lin-Manuel Miranda leaving 'Hamilton' July 9 but will return by Mark Kennedy

Miranda said he will return to the show from time-to-time.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 08:36PM[SHARE]

David Hyde Pierce to go off-Broadway for 'A Life' by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Before David Hyde Pierce gets caught up with a meddling matchmaker on Broadway, he'll be consulting the stars in Adam Bock's play "A Life&a…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 03:45PM[SHARE]

David Hyde Pierce to go off-Broadway for 'A Life' by Mark Kennedy

Before David Hyde Pierce gets caught up with a meddling matchmaker on Broadway, he'll be consulting the stars in Adam Bock's play "A Life" off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 03:04PM[SHARE]

Josh Radnor, F. Murray Abraham sign on to 'White Rabbit' by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Josh Radnor of "How I Met Your Mother" and F. Murray Abraham of "Homeland" are the latest actors to volunteer putting themselves i…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 02:05PM[SHARE]

Josh Radnor, F. Murray Abraham sign on to 'White Rabbit' by Mark Kennedy

Josh Radnor of "How I Met Your Mother" and F. Murray Abraham of "Homeland" are the latest actors to volunteer putting themselves in an unfamiliar place onstage with "White Rabbit Red Rabbit."

SOURCE: Washington Post at 02:04PM[SHARE]

Lin-Manuel Miranda to leave Hamilton on July 9 by Mark Kennedy

Star and creator of Hamilton will play one of lead roles in Mary Poppins sequel

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 10:48AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, June 15, 2016

Broadway stars to record song to benefit nightclub victims by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Dozens of Broadway stars horrified by the Orlando nightclub shooting have lent their voices to recording a new version of the iconic 1965 song "What the Worl…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 06:01PM[SHARE]

'A Bronx Tale' heading to Broadway with De Niro directing by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Robert De Niro is coming back to Broadway, but you won't find him onstage. The Oscar-winner will be co-directing "A Bronx Tale," this time …

SOURCE: Associated Press at 06:01PM[SHARE]
Monday, June 13, 2016

Diversity, persistence and tending nonprofits win at Tonys by Mark Kennedy

Five things to note following the Tony Awards on Sunday night:

SOURCE: Washington Post at 01:07PM[SHARE]

'The Illusionists' look backward for next Broadway stop by Mark Kennedy

The magic supergroup "The Illusionists" is coming back to Broadway for a new holiday show " and this time they're bringing a time machine.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:07AM[SHARE]
Sunday, June 12, 2016

Andrew Lloyd Webber offers $1.3 million grant for children by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Andrew Lloyd Webber came to cheer on his kid rock band at the Tony Awards - and also to give out some money to encourage more musical kids....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 10:30PM[SHARE]

'Hamilton' early winner at a sometimes sombre Tony Awards by Mark Kennedy

"Hamilton," the hip-hop stage biography of Alexander Hamilton, captured seven Tony Awards by the mid-point of the telecast on Sunday but will not break the record for the most Tonys.

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 10:17PM[SHARE]
Friday, June 10, 2016

Hamilton tickets: $10 lottery expanded to 46 seats each night by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Be prepared to fork over a lot more Hamiltons to see the Broadway smash "Hamilton." Producers have pushed the top premium seat price up to a record $849.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 07:37PM[SHARE]

Who will win at the Tony Awards? AP predicts by Mark Kennedy

It was a season on Broadway that was bursting " looking backward, to the future, shaking up old ideas and introducing some bright new stars. It will be the season of "Hamilton," but there wa…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:30PM[SHARE]

Top 'Hamilton' premium ticket pushed to record $849 by Mark Kennedy

Be prepared to fork over a lot more Hamiltons to see the Broadway smash "Hamilton." Producers have pushed the top premium seat price up to a record $849.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 07:07AM[SHARE]

Top 'Hamilton' premium ticket pushed to record $849 by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Be prepared to fork over a lot more Hamiltons to see the Broadway smash "Hamilton." Producers have pushed the top premium seats up to a record $849.…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 05:34AM[SHARE]

Bold stage drama? 'Frozen' onstage? Just get Liesl Tommy. by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Going from a harrowing stage play about sex slaves in a hut in a war-torn African country to the icy, lyrical Disney world of "Frozen" would be far …

SOURCE: Associated Press at 05:34AM[SHARE]
Thursday, June 9, 2016

Top 'Hamilton' premium ticket pushed to record $849 by Mark Kennedy

Be prepared to fork over a lot more Hamiltons to see the Broadway smash "Hamilton." Producers have pushed the top premium seats up to a record $849.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:34PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, June 8, 2016

Tony nominee Adrienne Warren is called 'miracle performer' by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- When pioneering director and writer George C. Wolfe needed a young actress who could sing and tap to help him give birth to his next show, he turned to Adrienne Warre…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 01:24PM[SHARE]

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