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Thursday, October 8, 2015

Tim Pigott-Smith Plays the Man Who Would be a Monarch by Michael Paulson

The actor plays a future king of Britain in "King Charles III," a stage hit in London opening soon on Broadway.

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Wednesday, October 7, 2015

ArtsBeat: Boston University and Huntington Theater End Partnership by Michael Paulson

The end of the 33-year partnership was attributed to "different goals."

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Saturday, October 3, 2015

First Draft: Obama Planning to See 'Hamilton' Again to Raise Money for Democrats by Michael Paulson

President Obama, who saw an early Broadway preview of "Hamilton" on July 18, is planning to see it again, on Nov. 2, for a Democratic Party fund-raiser.

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Lights, Gestures, Action! How to Stage a Broadway Musical With Deaf Actors by Michael Paulson

A new production of "Spring Awakening" from Deaf West Theater prompted a burst of theatrical innovation.

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Friday, October 2, 2015

ArtsBeat: Audience Member Shouts at Keira Knightley in Broadway Play and Is Removed by Security by Michael Paulson

Police take man to a hospital for a mental evaluation after he interrupts a performance of "Thérèse Raquin" on Broadway by shouting at the actress Keira Knightley.

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Thursday, October 1, 2015

ArtsBeat: Search Continues for a New Home for the Tony Awards by Michael Paulson

Scouts for the annual awards show have begun visiting sites around New York.

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ArtsBeat: John Doyle to Be Artistic Director of the Classic Stage Company by Michael Paulson

John Doyle, who has won many awards, will succeed Brian Kulick as artistic director of the Classic Stage Company.

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ArtsBeat: John Krasinski to Make Stage Debut Off Broadway by Michael Paulson

John Krasinski will appear in the new play "Dry Powder" by Sarah Burgess.

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Monday, September 28, 2015

ArtsBeat: Jeff Daniels and Michelle Williams to Star in 'Blackbird' on Broadway by Michael Paulson

Mr. Daniels is reprising the role of Ray, which he played opposite Alison Pill as Una in a 2007 production of the play at the Manhattan Theater Club.

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ArtsBeat: Broadway Takes a Hit as a Pope and a Holiday Distract New York by Michael Paulson

With the Pope's visit and Yom Kippur falling in the same week, most Broadway shows experienced declines at the box office.

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Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Tony Awards May Leave Radio City for Beacon Theater by Michael Paulson

The show is expected to lose its current space as Radio City extends the run of a Rockettes production.

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ArtsBeat: Culture Project Cancels Play Directed by Cynthia Nixon by Michael Paulson

The play, "MotherStruck," written and performed by Staceyann Chin, is an autobiographical solo show about Ms. Chin's effort, as a single gay woman without health insurance, to have a child.

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ArtsBeat: Branden Jacobs-Jenkins and Dominique Morisseau Win Steinberg Playwright Awards by Michael Paulson

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins and Dominique Morisseau will each get a $50,000 grant as reciepients of the Steinberg Playwright Awards.

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Monday, September 21, 2015

ArtsBeat: 'Wicked' Reclaims Its Spot as No. 2 on Broadway, Overtaking 'Hamilton' by Michael Paulson

Three shows still in previews " "Spring Awakening," "Old Times" and "Fool for Love" " had soft starts.

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ArtsBeat: Lincoln Center Theater to Offer 'War' by Branden Jacob-Jenkins by Michael Paulson

The play will have its New York premiere in the spring season.

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Thursday, September 17, 2015

ArtsBeat: Sydney Lucas Will Leave 'Fun Home' in October by Michael Paulson

Twelve-year-old Ms. Lucas was nominated for a Tony Award in the musical based on Alison Bechdel's memoir.

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ArtsBeat: Historic San Francisco Getting a Makeover, New Programming by Michael Paulson

The Curran Theater is due to reopen in 2017 with an emphasis on international programming.

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Wednesday, September 16, 2015

ArtsBeat: Broadway's 'Amazing Grace' Will Close in October by Michael Paulson

The musical about an early abolitionist opened to weak reviews and performed poorly at the box office.

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ArtsBeat: Audra McDonald Will Miss Three Months of Upcoming Broadway Show by Michael Paulson

The six-time Tony Award winner has a "pre-existing commitment," according to the show's publicist.

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ArtsBeat: 'Disgraced' Will Be Most-Produced Play This Season by Michael Paulson

Ayad Akhtar's Pulitzer Prize-winning drama is at the top of a list that also includes "Outside Mullingar" by John Patrick Shanley.

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Tuesday, September 15, 2015

ArtsBeat: New Website Aims to Provide Guidance to Theater Fans by Michael Paulson

Show-Score.com will aggregate reviews and pricing information for New York shows.

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Monday, September 14, 2015

ArtsBeat: 'Hedwig' Broadway Run Closes on a Box-Office Upswing by Michael Paulson

"Hedwig and the Angry Inch" grossed over $625,000 in its 76th and final week on Broadway.

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ArtsBeat: Kathleen Turner to Multitask as Director and Star by Michael Paulson

Kathleen Turner will direct and act in the Off Broadway play "Would You Still Love Me If … "

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Thursday, September 10, 2015

This Broadway Season, Diversity Is Front and Center by Michael Paulson

Tales of race and immigrants open doors this fall in shows like "The Color Purple," "On Your Feet!" and "Allegiance."

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Wednesday, September 9, 2015

Daniel N. Durant, Telling Stories With His Hands by Michael Paulson

Mr. Durant, making his Broadway debut in "Spring Awakening," on being a deaf actor.

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ArtsBeat: 'Hand to God' Sets Broadway Closing Date by Michael Paulson

The dark comedy, which began Off Off Broadway, will get a London production beginning in February.

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Tuesday, September 8, 2015

ArtsBeat: 'A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder' to Close on Broadway in January by Michael Paulson

A near flop that went on to win four Tony Awards and became a hit.

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ArtsBeat: 'Hamilton' (With Higher Prices) Would Make a Treasury Secretary Proud by Michael Paulson

The musical "Hamilton" was the second-highest-grossing show on Broadway last week.

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Thursday, September 3, 2015

ArtsBeat: Kathleen Turner to Star in New Off-Broadway Play by Michael Paulson

A little-known playwright has landed Ms. Turner and Deborah Cox to perform in his Off Broadway play this fall.

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Lucas Hnath's 'The Christians' Tackles a Schism Among the Flock by Michael Paulson

The playwright Lucas Hnath's "The Christians," coming to Playwrights Horizons, had its genesis in Mr. Hnath's evangelical upbringing.

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Monday, August 31, 2015

ArtsBeat: 'On the Town' Takes Box Office Leap Thanks to Misty Copeland by Michael Paulson

The musical revival had one of its best weeks ever with the addition of the popular ballet star.

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