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Monday, May 4, 2015

ArtsBeat: 'Hamilton' Named Best Musical by New York Drama Critics' Circle by Michael Paulson

"Between Riverside and Crazy," the Pulitzer Prize-winning play about a retired policeman facing eviction, was named the best play.

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Thursday, April 30, 2015

David Javerbaum's 'An Act of God' Adapts Tweets to Broadway by Michael Paulson

Jim Parsons plays God in this play, making comedic observations based on Mr. Javerbaum's God Twitter account.

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Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Tony Nominations 2015: 'An American in Paris' and 'Fun Home' Emerge as Favorites by Michael Paulson

The musicals "An American in Paris" and "Fun Home" tied for the most nominations, 12, with 10 for "Something Rotten!"

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Monday, April 27, 2015

ArtsBeat: 'An American in Paris' Outsells Other New Shows on Broadway by Michael Paulson

The show brought in $1.2 million, more than any of this season's other new Broadway shows.

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Saturday, April 25, 2015

ArtsBeat: Anonymous Donors Keep 'The Fantasticks' Open by Michael Paulson

The producers of the long-running Off-Broadway staple had announced last month that they would close the show in early May.

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Friday, April 24, 2015

ArtsBeat: Tonys Panel Rules on 'Wolf Hall,' 'Fun Home' by Michael Paulson

A 24-person committee dominated by theater producers on Friday issued final rulings about which creators, actors and shows will be eligible for what awards.

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'Ragtime' Team and 'Gentleman's Guide' Director Join For New Musical by Michael Paulson

"Anastasia," which is inspired by two films of the same name, will open at Hartford Stage next spring.

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Wednesday, April 22, 2015

'The Heidi Chronicles' Is Trailed by Questions of Feminism and Legacy by Michael Paulson and Jennifer Schuessler

The show's closing has prompted debate about the legacy of the playwright Wendy Wasserstein.

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ArtsBeat: Some Los Angeles Theaters Told by Actors' Union to Pay Minimum Wage by Michael Paulson

A union imposes a minimum-wage rule for actors in some tiny Los Angeles theaters, over opposition by company members

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Tuesday, April 21, 2015

ArtsBeat: 'Heidi Chronicles' to Close on May 3 by Michael Paulson

The revival of Wendy Wasserstein's Pulitzer Prize-winning play, starring Elisabeth Moss, never took off at the box office.

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Monday, April 20, 2015

ArtsBeat: Audiences Flying to 'Neverland' and 'Paris' by Michael Paulson

Despite negative reviews, producers of the "Peter Pan"-inspired "Finding Neverland" announced a national tour.

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Sunday, April 19, 2015

Actors' Equity Pushes for Minimum Wage, but Not All Members Want It by Michael Paulson

The willingness of Los Angeles actors to perform for a pittance is at the heart of a rift in the Actors' Equity union, which represents theater actors.

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Second Stage Buys Helen Hayes Theater and Settles Suit by Michael Paulson

The nonprofit group said it planned to stage more works by living American playwrights, with an emphasis on shows by women and minorities.

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Saturday, April 18, 2015

Second Stage Buys Helen Hayes Theater, Ending Dispute by Michael Paulson

The nonprofit group said it planned to stage more works by living American playwrights, with an emphasis on works by women and minority members.

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Friday, April 17, 2015

ArtsBeat: Cast of 'Hamilton' Pays Tribute to 'A Chorus Line' With a Song by Michael Paulson

The ensemble of the Off Broadway musical "Hamilton" honored the original cast of "A Chorus Line" with a rendition of "What I Did for Love."

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Thursday, April 16, 2015

ArtsBeat: The Musical 'Amazing Grace' to Open on Broadway This Summer by Michael Paulson

The musical tells the story of the "Amazing Grace" composer, John Newton, a slave ship captain who became an Anglican clergyman and an abolitionist.

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Anne Hathaway and Julie Taymor Bring 'Grounded' to the Public Theater by Michael Paulson

The two women discuss their collaboration on George Brant's play about a female fighter pilot.

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Wednesday, April 15, 2015

ArtsBeat: Immersive 'Mamma Mia!' to Be Staged in a Greek Restaurant by Michael Paulson

A founding member of Abba hopes to capture the musical's party vibe by converting a Stockholm beer hall into the setting for a modified version of the show.

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Monday, April 13, 2015

ArtsBeat: 'The Audience,' Starring Helen Mirren, Recoups on Broadway by Michael Paulson

The show, starring Helen Mirren, has consistently brought in more than $1 million a week, a rare accomplishment for a nonmusical play.

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Wednesday, April 8, 2015

'Fun Home,' the Musical, Takes Alison Bechdel's Life to Broadway by Michael Paulson

Alison Bechdel " creator of the graphic-novel memoir that's the basis of the musical "Fun Home" " watches as the production moves from Off Broadway to Broadway.

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Monday, April 6, 2015

ArtsBeat: Big Shows Take In Big Dollars at Broadway Box Office by Michael Paulson

Easter week has consistently been strong for Broadway, and this year was no exception.

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Sunday, April 5, 2015

'A Gentleman's Guide' Recoups Costs and Encourages Other Shows by Michael Paulson

The winner for best musical at the 2014 Tonys has recouped its $7.5 million capitalization, a feat a producer attributes to a good awards night.

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Thursday, April 2, 2015

ArtsBeat: It'll Be 'Groundhog Day' on Broadway for 'Matilda' Team by Michael Paulson

Producers for a musical adaptation of the 1993 film starring Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell announced a 2017 opening date on Broadway.

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Robert Askins Brings 'Hand to God' to Broadway by Michael Paulson

The writer found inspiration in a puppet ministry he worked for as a child.

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ArtsBeat: Musical? Play? All That's Sure Is David Bowie Is Involved by Michael Paulson

The musician will write new songs and collaborate on the script for an Off Broadway show based on the novel "The Man Who Fell to Earth."

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ArtsBeat: Tommy Tune to Receive Lifetime Achievement Tony by Michael Paulson

The actor, director and choreographer already has nine Tonys for his work on Broadway.

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Tuesday, March 31, 2015

ArtsBeat: On Broadway, 'Honeymoon' Is Over by Michael Paulson

The musical "Honeymoon in Vegas" is closing on Sunday, only weeks before the cutoff for Tony nominations.

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Monday, March 30, 2015

ArtsBeat: 'Cabaret' Says Auf Wiedersehen With Big Week at Broadway Box Office by Michael Paulson

The Roundabout Theater Company revival closed after 388 performances.

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Sunday, March 29, 2015

ArtsBeat: Flea Theater Names Niegel Smith as Next Artistic Director by Michael Paulson

Mr. Smith, a 35-year-old North Carolina native, will succeed Jim Simpson, who helped found the organization in 1996 and is stepping down. Mr. Smith was an associate director of "Fela!" and a…

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Friday, March 27, 2015

ArtsBeat: Audra McDonald Takes to Twitter to Criticize Indiana Law by Michael Paulson

Ms. McDonald, the winningest actress in Broadway history criticized the passage of a law in Indiana that would allow businesses citing religious objections to deny service for same-sex weddi…

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Thursday, March 26, 2015

ArtsBeat: New Plays By Baker, Hudes Will Be Part of Signature Season by Michael Paulson

The theater's 2015-16 roster also includes a new play by Naomi Wallace and the return of the clown show "Old Hats."

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