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Friday, October 2, 2015

Westboro Baptist Church Protests Kristin Chenoweth Concert by Olivia Clement

The controversial Westboro Baptist Church has announced that they plan to protest the Oct. 2 Manhattan, KS concert of Tony Award-winning Broadway star Kristin Chenoweth.

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Raise a Glass in the New Immersive Dracula, Opening Tonight Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

Three Day Hangover, the company behind Drunk Shakespeare, opens its immersive production of Dracula, a new interpretation by Steven Dietz of Bram Stoker’s famed gothic novel, Oct. …

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Stars of TV Set to Perform Eric Bogosian Monologues for PS122 Benefit by Olivia Clement

Performance Space 122 is celebrating its return to its former East Village home with a benefit presentation of Eric Bogosian’s 100 Monologues, to be performed by stage and screen t…

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New Study Finds Theatre Can Help Children on Autism Spectrum by Olivia Clement

A new study published in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders has found that theatre may help improve social competence for children with autism spectrum disorder. The study bri…

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Gotham Chamber Opera to Close by Olivia Clement

The Gotham Chamber Opera has announced that it will cease operations and close due to an unexpected deficit that was recently uncovered to the Board of Directors. The Board voted Oct. 1 to s…

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Mark Waldrop-Helmed Cut Throat Begins Tonight at Abingdon Theatre Company by Olivia Clement

Abingdon Theatre Company presents the world premiere of JB Reich's Cut Throat, beginning performances Oct. 2, helmed by Mark Waldrop.

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Thursday, October 1, 2015

"Compliance" Star Shakes Up Dream Marriage in Off-Broadway Premiere of Night is a Room by Olivia Clement

Signature Theatre has announced casting for its world premiere production of Night is a Room by Naomi Wallace. Included in the three-hander is Ann Dowd, who is known for films like Ameri…

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Sydney Lucas Leaves Fun Home and Gloria Estefan Shakes Up Broadway: What Not to Miss This Week! by Olivia Clement

The Know: Don't miss out on this week's must-see shows and events, Oct. 1-11!

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Tony Winner John Doyle Named New Artistic Director of Classic Stage Company by Olivia Clement

Off-Broadway's Classic Stage Company has announced that after 12 seasons, Brian Kulick will step down as artistic director and will be succeeded by Tony winner John Doyle, the compan…

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Storm Joachim Delays Site-Specific Theatre Festival in Hudson River Park by Olivia Clement

Due to incoming tropical storm Joachim, En Garde Arts has postponed its new site-specific performance festival, BOSSS (Big Outdoor Site-Specific Stuff) in the Hudson River Park. Orig…

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"The Office" Star John Krasinski Unites With Hamilton Director for Theatrical Debut at the Public by Olivia Clement

Primetime Emmy nominee John Krasinski, who played Jim in the award-winning TV series "The Office," is set to lead the cast of the world premiere of Sarah Burgess' Dry Powde…

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Holland Taylor and Marylouise Burke Engage in a Battle of Wills in MTC's Ripcord, Beginning Tonight by Olivia Clement

Previews begin Oct. 1 for the world premiere of Ripcord by Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire at Manhattan Theatre Club. The Off-Broadway staging, about two women who butt he…

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NAATCO to Stage Premiere of Agatha Christie Murder Mystery Adaptation by Olivia Clement

NAATCO, the National Asian American Theater Company, will stage the world premiere of Lloyd Suh's Charles Francis Chan, Jr.'s Exotic Oriental Murder Mystery, an adaptation of Agatha …

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Hollywood Fringe Winner Why Water Falls Will Move Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

Following its Hollywood Fringe debut earlier this summer, Why Water Falls, a solo play about motherhood and fiction writing by Leigh Curran, is set to receive an Off-Broadway engagement …

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Another Scream Queen! L.A.'s Immersive Carrie Begins Tonight by Olivia Clement

The Los Angeles immersive production of Carrie The Musical returns Oct. 1, following its recently concluded, acclaimed run at the La Mirada Theatre. The cult thriller musical, based…

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Jason Robert Brown Pairs Up with Tony Yazbeck and Cynthia Erivo Tonight by Olivia Clement

Tony-winning composer Jason Robert Brown's residency at SubCulture continues Oct. 1 with a concert that features Cynthia Erivo (The Color Purple), Tony Yazbeck (On The Town) and Gram…

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A Clockwork Orange, Based on Classic Novel, Arrives Off-Broadway Tonight by Olivia Clement

The Hubris Theatre Company presents the stage adaptation of Anthony Burgess' haunting novel "A Clockwork Orange," penned by the author himself, beginning Oct. 1. Set in a dysto…

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Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Carson Elrod Will Head Cast of MTC's World Premiere by "Orange Is the New Black" Writer Nick Jones by Olivia Clement

Peter and the Starcatcher's Carson Elrod will head the cast of the world premiere of Important Hats of the Twentieth Century at Manhattan Theatre Club. The new back-to-the-fu…

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National YoungArts New Season Includes Broadway Thanksgiving Concert and More by Olivia Clement

The National YoungArts Foundation in Miami has announced its 35th anniversary season, a slate that showcases the work of young artists in the fields of visual, literary, performing and desig…

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Despite Support, Pittsburgh's PICT Forced to Lay Off Nearly All Its Staff by Olivia Clement

Following the cancellation of productions earlier this year, the Pittsburgh Irish and Classical Theatre has had to lay off five full-time staff members and artistic director Alan Stanfor…

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Tony Yazbeck and Cynthia Erivo Join Jason Robert Brown in Concert by Olivia Clement

Tony-winning composer Jason Robert Brown's residency at the Greenwich Village, NY, club SubCulture continues Oct. 1 with a concert featuring Cynthia Erivo (The Color Purple), Tony Ya…

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Rent Star Daphne Rubin-Vega Debuts Sweeney Todd-inspired Solo Show Tonight by Olivia Clement

The Labyrinth Theater Company kicks off its 2015-16 season Sept. 30 with the world premiere of Aaron Mark’s one-woman show Empanada Loca, starring Tony nominee Daphne Rubin…

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Hear "The Rose" Singer Amanda McBroom Showcase Unheard Songs at 54 Below Tonight by Olivia Clement

Singer, songwriter and cabaret performer Amanda McBroom returns to 54 Below Sept. 30 with her new solo show, Up Close and Personal. McBroom is a Golden Globe winner for Best Original Song fo…

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Full of Hilarity, Heart and Horror, The Humans Begins Tonight Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

Pulitzer Prize finalist Stephen Karam brings his new comedy-drama The Humans to Off-Broadway's Roundabout's Theatre beginning Sept. 30, helmed by Wicked Tony winner Joe Mante…

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For Her As a Piano, New Musical Play by Native Son Playwright, Debuts in Chicago Tonight by Olivia Clement

The Chicago-based Pegasus Theatre Company kicks off its 2015-16 season Sept. 30 with the world premiere of For Her as a Piano. The musical play is penned by Nambi E. Kelley,…

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Tuesday, September 29, 2015

"Downton Abbey" Star Set to Replace Steven Pasquale in New York Pops Rodgers and Hammerstein Concert by Olivia Clement

"Downton Abbey" actor Julian Ovenden will replace previously announced Steven Pasquale in the New York Pops concert, My Favorite Things: The Songs of Rodgers and Hammerste…

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The Baryshnikov Arts Center Receives $3 Million Gift In Support of Dance by Olivia Clement

Manhattan's Baryshnikov Arts Center, founded by dancer and actor Mikhail Baryshnikov, has received a $3 million gift from the Rudolf Nureyev Dance Foundation. The Center, which recently …

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2015 MacArthur Fellow Will Bring World Premiere to NY in October by Olivia Clement

The Abrons Arts Center will present the world premiere of puppet artist and director Basil Twist's Sisters’ Follies: Between Two Worlds next month. Basil Twist was announced Se…

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The Goodman Theatre Announces First All-Female Playwrights Unit by Olivia Clement

Chicago's Goodman Theatre has announced that its sixth playwrights unit will be made up entirely of female playwrights. The Chicago writers participating in the 2015-16 program are K…

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A Clockwork Orange Will Arrive Off-Broadway in October by Olivia Clement

The Hubris Theatre Company is set to present a stage adaptation of Anthony Burgess' haunting classic novel, "A Clockwork Orange," penned by the author himself. Set in a dystopi…

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See Bebe Neuwirth, Sydney Lucas and Nikki M. James Light Up Times Square Today in Broadway Salutes by Olivia Clement

Tony winner Bebe Neuwirth hosts the seventh annual Broadway Salutes in the theatre district's Anita's Way Sept. 29. The annual public event feature guests Nate Hackman (Enco…

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