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Wednesday, February 10, 2016

Crucible Star Saoirse Ronan Says She Was Never Pushed to Change Her Name by Olivia Clement

Oscar and Golden Globe nominee Saoirse Ronan, who will soon be making her Broadway debut in The Crucible,   spoke about her unique name Feb. 8 at The Santa Barbara International Fil…

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A Night with Janis Joplin Kicks Off Tour by Olivia Clement

The tour of Broadway's A Night with Janis Joplin kicked off in Toronto Feb. 9 starring Mary Bridget Davies in her Tony-nominated role. The show is touring 34 cities across the U.S. a…

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The Verdict: What Did Critics Think of John Patrick Shanley's Prodigal Son? by Olivia Clement

The world premiere of John Patrick Shanley's Prodigal Son officially opened Feb. 9 at Manhattan Theatre Club Off-Broadway. "Interstellar" actor Timothée Chalamet…

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The Body of an American Begins Performances Tonight Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

Off-Broadway's Primary Stages presents the New York premiere of Dan O'Brien's The Body of an American, an exploration of war and journalism, beginning Feb. 10. The staging fe…

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Tuesday, February 9, 2016

Lincoln Center Theater Announces Bartlett Sher-Helmed Oslo by Olivia Clement

Lincoln Center Theater will present Oslo, a new play by by J.T. Rogers about the secret talks that led to the peace agreement between Israel and the PLO. Directed by Bartlett Sher, the produ…

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Michael Urie and Renee Elise Goldsberry Set for March Celebrity Autobiography by Olivia Clement

The Drama Desk Award-winning show Celebrity Autobiography will welcome Hamilton's Renee Elise Goldsberry, Michael Urie ("Ugly Betty") and "Saturday Night Live"…

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True Story of Holocaust Survivor Inspires Rock and Roll Refugee Musical by Olivia Clement

Based on the real life of rock-and-roll pioneer and Holocaust survivor Genya Ravan, the new musical Rock and Roll Refugee continues to play through Feb. 14 Off-Broadway. The show…

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Complete Casting Announced for Off-Broadway Return of George Bernard Shaw's Debut Play by Olivia Clement

TACT Theatre and Gingold Theatrical Group will present Widowers' Houses Off-Broadway next month. The 1892 drama was the first play ever written by celebrated playwright and Nobel Pri…

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Straight, with Jake Epstein, Begins Previews Tonight by Olivia Clement

"Degrassi" regular and Beautiful Broadway actor Jake Epstein leads the cast of Scott Elmegreen and Drew Fornarola's new play Straight, which kicks off its world premie…

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World Premiere of Prodigal Son Opens Tonight Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

The world premiere of John Patrick Shanley's Prodigal Son officially opens Feb. 9 at Manhattan Theatre Club Off-Broadway. Previews began Jan. 19 with a cas…

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Monday, February 8, 2016

Seattle Show Runs Into Licensing Issues With Samuel French by Olivia Clement

Samuel French Inc. is in the spotlight once again concerning the cease and desist of a Seattle production titled That'swhatshesaid. According to TheStranger, the show's creator was c…

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John Malkovich and Julian Sands to Revive A Celebration of Harold Pinter by Olivia Clement

The Irish Repertory Theatre has announced that John Malkovich will once again direct Julian Sands ("The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo") in the acclaimed solo show A Celebration of Ha…

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The Woodsman Opens Off-Broadway Tonight by Olivia Clement

The return Off-Broadway engagement of The Woodsman, the untold story of Oz's Tinman and the woman he loved, officially opens Feb. 8 at New World Stages. The show, which bega…

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The Verdict: L.A. Critics Review The Room Despite Restrictions by Olivia Clement

Despite a restriction on all press reviews, critics filed their reviews over the weekend for The Wooster Group's Los Angeles production of Harold Pinter's The Room.

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L.A. Critics Review The Room Despite Restrictions by Olivia Clement

Despite a restriction on all press reviews, critics filed their reviews over the weekend for The Wooster Group's Los Angeles production of Harold Pinter's The Room.

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Rare Revival of Tennessee Williams' Orpheus Descending Tapped for Spring by Olivia Clement

A rare revival of Tennessee Williams' Orpheus Descending will play a limited engagement Off-Broadway this spring. The modern interpretation of the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice was la…

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The Fantasticks Reaches Record-Breaking 21,000 Performances by Olivia Clement

The long-running Off-Broadway musical The Fantasticks reaches an unsurpassed 21,000 performances Feb. 8, having played in New York City for a total of 52 years. The total number is c…

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Who Would Donna Lynne Champlin's Dream Dinner Guests Be? The "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" Comedienne Puts I by Olivia Clement

If you haven't yet seen Drama Desk winner Donna Lynne Champlin in the hilarious hit TV series "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend," then now's the time to tune in. The stage and scree…

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New Play About Maurice Chevalier Debuts Tonight by Olivia Clement

Nascent Productions presents Defendant Maurice Chevalier Feb. 8, a new play examining the celebrated French entertainer's infamous collaboration with the Nazi government during WWII. The…

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Sunday, February 7, 2016

See Lesli Margherita in Villain: DeBlanks Tonight by Olivia Clement

Comedy-improv show Villain: DeBlanks continues its monthly series of concerts at The Triad in New York City Feb. 7; featured in tonight's line-up is Matilda star Lesli M…

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Saturday, February 6, 2016

"A Roundabout Road to Broadway," Hosted by Neil Patrick Harris, Broadcast Tonight by Olivia Clement

NBC 4 New York airs the Roundabout Theatre Company's short film "A Roundabout Road to Broadway," hosted by Neil Patrick Harris, Feb. 6 at 7 PM. In celebration of the organizati…

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2666, Robert Falls' Epic Five-Hour Play, Begins Tonight by Olivia Clement

Previews begin Feb. 6 at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago for the world premiere of 2666, a new stage adaptation of acclaimed Chilean author Roberto Bolaño’s novel of the …

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Mel Brooks Is Back in the Saddle Again Tonight by Olivia Clement

Washington, D.C.'s Kennedy Center presents a screening of Mel Brooks' celebrated comedy "Blazing Saddles," followed by a Q & A with the multi-talented star, live on…

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LCT3's Her Requiem Begins Tonight by Olivia Clement

Performances begin Feb. 6 for the LCT3 world premiere of Greg Pierce's Her Requiem, about a young music prodigy. Kate Whoriskey directs.

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Friday, February 5, 2016

Kelli O'Hara to Offer Free Master Class by Olivia Clement

Primary Stages' Einhorn School of Performing Arts (ESPA) kicks off its annual ESPAfest Feb. 5, a week-long celebration of free classes, collaborations and networking opportunities fo…

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Playwrights Horizons Announces Casting for Anne Washburn Premiere by Olivia Clement

Playwrights Horizons has announced casting for Antlia Pneumatica, a new play by Anne Washburn about a group of old friends reunited by the death of one of their own. 

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Skylar Astin and Santino Fontana Will Star in God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater for Off-Center Season by Olivia Clement

New York City Center will revive Kurt Vonnegut’s God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater, the first collaboration between Little Shop of Horrors' Howard Ashman and Alan Menken, as part o…

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The Verdict: Did Critics Applaud Another Word for Beauty, About Prison Beauty Contest? by Robert Viagas and Olivia Clement

Another Word for Beauty, a new music-and-movement-filled play by Oscar nominee José Rivera ("The Motorcycle Diaries"), had its world premie…

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Debbie Allen-Helmed Freeze Frame to Explore Gun Violence in the U.S. by Olivia Clement

Freeze Frame, a new work fusing dance, music, cinema and theatre, kicks off its U.S. premiere in Los Angeles Feb. 5. Inspired by real-life incidents, the piece examines issues of gun vio…

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Exclusive: Watch Jessica Vosk's Heartbreaking Bonnie Raitt-Last Five Years Mash-Up (Video) by Olivia Clement

Broadway actress Jessica Vosk (Fiddler on the Roof, Finding Neverland), delivers a heartbreaking mash-up of Bonnie Raitt's "I Can't Make You Love Me" and Jason Robert B…

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Thursday, February 4, 2016

Anonymous Call To David Mamet Lifts Review Restrictions on American Buffalo by Olivia Clement

The review restrictions placed on the Mary-Arrchie Theatre Company's production of American Buffalo by publishing company Samuel French, have been lifted thanks to an anonymous call …

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