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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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Wednesday, March 25, 2015

ArtsBeat: This Time Around, Only a Nine-Year Run for 'The Fantasticks' by Michael Paulson

"The Fantasticks" will close in May after a 9-year run that followed a 42-year run.

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Thursday, March 19, 2015

ArtsBeat: 'Hamilton' Off to Hot Start at Broadway Box Office by Michael Paulson

The show has sold $6.5 million worth of tickets in its first 11 days of Broadway availability, and has group orders for another $4 million worth of seats, its lead producer said.

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Monday, March 16, 2015

ArtsBeat: 'Color Purple' Revival Names Its Celie and Shug by Michael Paulson

Cynthia Erivo will play the lead role, with Jennifer Hudson also starring, in a stripped-down revival of the musical that is to begin performances in November.

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Thursday, March 12, 2015

ArtsBeat: Audra McDonald Will Return to Broadway in 'Shuffle Along' by Michael Paulson

She will star in a show, written and directed by George C. Wolfe, that explores the history of an all-black 1921 musical.

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Wednesday, March 11, 2015

ArtsBeat: 'Smash' Lives Again, in One-Night 'Bombshell' Concert by Michael Paulson

Debra Messing, Will Chase and Megan Hilty are among those expected to appear.

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ArtsBeat: Signature Theater's Artistic Director to Depart by Michael Paulson

James Houghton, who founded the company, will end his tenure next year.

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Tuesday, March 10, 2015

ArtsBeat: 'Honeymooners' Musical Pulled From Regional Run, Eyes Broadway by Michael Paulson

A musical adaptation of the sitcom was scheduled to open at Goodspeed Musicals in September.

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Monday, March 9, 2015

Up Next for Hilary Mantel: Playwriting? by Michael Paulson

In a discussion at the 92nd Street Y, the novelist says that observing the stage adaptation of "Wolf Hall" has her excited about trying a new form.

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Monday, December 22, 2014

ArtsBeat: Directors' Letter Protests Firing of Theater J's Artistic Director by Michael Paulson

About 60 theater directors have signed a letter protesting the firing of Ari Roth as artistic director of Theater J in Washington.

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Friday, December 19, 2014

Ari Roth, Director of Jewish Theater, Is Fired by Michael Paulson

Ari Roth, who served as artistic director of the Jewish Community Center's Theater J for 18 years, was fired after several productions that raised challenging questions about Israel.

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Friday, October 24, 2014

American Identity, Muslim Identity by Michael Paulson

The artists Ayad Akhtar, G. Willow Wilson and Musa Syeed discuss portrayals of Muslim-Americans in popular culture.

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Friday, May 23, 2014

The Wooster Group Presents 'Early Shaker Spirituals' by Michael Paulson

In "Early Shaker Spirituals," the Wooster Group interprets a decades-old recording of Shaker songs and dancing as an exploration of "the egalitarianism of the community."

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