Friday, May 6, 2016
Don't go near any theatre fan without reading this first: stand-out moments from the historic 2015-2016 season on the Great White Way.
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Waitress continued to sell out, while Paramour and The Color Purple also had good weeks.
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In the final week before the end of the 2015-16 season, five shows opened on Broadway. What did critics think?
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The actress originated roles in plays by Williams, Arthur Miller and Edward Albee
SOURCE: Playbill at 11:33AM[SHARE]In honor of the playwright's birthday, we take a look back at actors that launched their careers in works by Wilson and where they are now.
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The Father opens on Broadway; Daniel Radcliffe returns to the New York stage; and the theatre loses one of its finest actresses.
SOURCE: Playbill at 04:01PM[SHARE]There appears to be no duel where this year's Pulitzer is concerned, which will be announced April 18.
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Jackson and her husband, Eli Wallach, composed one of the most famous stage couples in the history of the American theater.
SOURCE: Playbill at 10:15PM[SHARE]An important figure in 1950s and '60 English drama, he was best known for "The Wesker Trilogy."
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While business remained good on the whole, most shows saw a slide last week, while Waitress continued to show strength in previews.
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Broadway may get another Gypsy; an all-female Taming of the Shrew; and Heather Headley comes home.
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Overall box-office was down, despite the addition of two new shows. Still, new attractions like Waitress and American Psycho show early strength.
SOURCE: Playbill at 05:30PM[SHARE]The child actor played Patrick Dennis in the original production of Mame.
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How to use the latest tech to unearth the perfect monologue, the right 16-bar cut, even track your past and upcoming auditions.
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A Hamilton casting notices courts controversy; Ivo van Hove's The Crucible opens on Broadway; and Falsettos announces star-studded casting.
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The 1776 actor was best known for playing the governor in the 1980s sitcom Benson.
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It was a robust week on Broadway, with more than half the shows filled to 90 percent capacity or more.
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Bright Star opened on Broadway; New York is getting a new Front Page; and Hamilton announces open casting calls.
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Howard played Thomas Jefferson in 1776 and starred in TV's The White Shadow.
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Shuffle Along has a good start, The Crucible continues strong and many shows enjoy a box-office bump.
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She Loves Me opened to raves, Willy Wonka is coming to New York and Hamilton saves the $10 bill.
SOURCE: Playbill at 02:41PM[SHARE]Mr. Elliott starred in the original Off-Broadway production of Jacques Brel.
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He was known for Western roles in film and TV.
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The coming year will see several changes in leadership at America\u2019s nonprofit theatres.
SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]Friday, March 11, 2016
Blackbird opens on Broadway, Nerds calls off a Broadway run, and Hamilton heals political divisions in Utah.
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Wright replaced Martin in both South Pacific and The Sound of Music.
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The veteran star of the current film Knight of Cups is still searching for the next Everest to climb.
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His production of Dames at Sea launched the career of Bernadette Peters.
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Broadway business was slow but steady, with the new play Eclipsed showing promise and The Crucible getting off to a good start.
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Hughie will close early, Barbara Cook will return to the stage, Mean Girls becomes a musical and Superior Donuts becomes a TV show.
SOURCE: Playbill at 01:39PM[SHARE]Monday, February 29, 2016
Numbers were down across most of Broadway, but Eclipsed got off to a good start in previews. Do some shows simply need reviews to help sales?
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