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Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Reaction to the death of Marvin Hamlisch by The Associated Press

Reaction to the death of composer Marvin Hamlisch....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 02:56PM[SHARE]

John C. McGinley of 'Scrubs' fame comes to Broadway by The Associated Press

Actor to joins Al Pacino and Bobby Cannevale in David Mamet's 'Glengarry Glen Ross'

SOURCE: NJ.com at 12:01AM[SHARE]
Monday, August 6, 2012

'Hairspray' co-writer Mark O'Donnell dies at 58 by The Associated Press

The writer collapsed in the lobby of his apartment complex on the Upper West Side of Manhattan.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 06:46PM[SHARE]
Thursday, July 26, 2012

Bebe Neuwirth to star in McNally's 'Golden Age' by The Associated Press

NEW YORK—Bebe Neuwirth has been picked to star in the New York premiere of "Golden Age" by four-time Tony winner Terrence McNally.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 02:33PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Kristin Chenoweth Injured on Brooklyn Set of 'The Good Wife' by The Associated Press

Actress Kristin Chenoweth has been injured on the Williamsburg, Brooklyn set of the CBS drama "The Good Wife" and has been taken to a hospital. Her publicist, Jill Fritzo, said she was hit i…

SOURCE: WNYC at 11:34PM[SHARE]
Thursday, July 5, 2012

Eric Sykes, British Comic Actor, Is Dead at 89 by The Associated Press

Mr. Sykes appeared on television, in movies and onstage, and was performing in London's West End into his 80s.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:51PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Griffith's career included TV, Broadway, movies by The Associated Press

Some of the highlights of Andy Griffith's career:...

SOURCE: Associated Press at 12:51PM[SHARE]
Friday, June 29, 2012

Broadway plans for Nora Ephron play Lucky Guy continue, despite author's death by The Associated Press

Lucky Guy follows the story of reporter Mike McAlary, who won a Pulitzer in 1998 for his coverage on the police brutalization of Abner Louima

SOURCE: National Post (Canada) at 12:13PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Louis C.K. selling his own tour tickets for a flat fee, bypassing service charges by The Associated Press

After selling a comedy special directly to fans and upending the comedy business, Louis C.K. is taking the same approach with tickets to his next tour.

SOURCE: National Post (Canada) at 10:00AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Spice Girls announce Viva Forever, a musical based on the group's songs, to open in London by The Associated Press

The musical tells the story of four friends whose bond is tested when their band enters a TV talent show.

SOURCE: National Post (Canada) at 11:50AM[SHARE]

Spice Girls musical being launched in London by The Associated Press

LONDON—The Spice Girls are due to be reunited in London to announce details of a stage musical based on their songs.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 07:12AM[SHARE]
Monday, June 25, 2012

'Glee'-ful high schoolers to compete in National  High School Musical Theater Awards  by The Associated Press

Sixty high school students with a song in their hearts will be competing Monday night for the top honors and scholarships at the National High School Musical Theater Awards. The show will k…

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 05:21PM[SHARE]

Billy Ray Cyrus makes his way to Broadway by The Associated Press

Country singer Billy Ray Cyrus is making his Broadway debut in "Chicago." The singer of "Achy Breaky Heart" and father of Miley Cyrus is detouring from his Nashville roots in taking on the r…

SOURCE: Boston Globe at 11:19AM[SHARE]

Billy Ray Cyrus makes his way to Broadway by The Associated Press

NEW YORK—Country singer Billy Ray Cyrus is making his Broadway debut in "Chicago." The singer of "Achy Breaky Heart" and father of Miley Cyrus is detouring from his Nashville roots…

SOURCE: Denver Post at 11:15AM[SHARE]

Billy Ray Cyrus makes his way to Broadway by The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) -- Country singer Billy Ray Cyrus is making his Broadway debut in "Chicago."...

SOURCE: Associated Press at 11:14AM[SHARE]
Friday, June 22, 2012

Composer, Lyricist Richard Adler Dies at 90 in NY by The Associated Press

Composer and lyricist Richard Adler, who won Tony Awards for co-writing the songs for such hit musicals as "The Pajama Game" and "Damn Yankees," has died. He was 90. His family says he d…

SOURCE: WNYC at 11:44AM[SHARE]
Monday, June 18, 2012

Mike Tyson is headed to Broadway by The Associated Press

The former boxer announced Monday that he will team up with director Spike Lee to bring Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth to New York

SOURCE: National Post (Canada) at 02:19PM[SHARE]
Friday, June 15, 2012

Jude Law, Daniel Radcliffe in new theater troupe by The Associated Press

LONDON—Jude Law, Judi Dench and Daniel Radcliffe are among the A-list actors signed up for a new London theater troupe, which hopes to attract new theatergoers by offering hundreds of …

SOURCE: Denver Post at 01:32PM[SHARE]
Monday, June 11, 2012

Tony Awards 2012: Once wins best musical, Spider-Man shut out by The Associated Press

Once upon a time, a quirky film made on a shoestring turned into an unlikely Oscar-winner and, even more improbably, a Broadway show.

SOURCE: National Post (Canada) at 12:17PM[SHARE]
Sunday, June 10, 2012

Memorable quotes from the Tony Awards by The Associated Press

Memorable quotes from the 66th annual Tony Awards ceremony Sunday night at the Beacon Theatre:

SOURCE: Boston Globe at 11:59PM[SHARE]

List of winners for 2012 Tony Awards by The Associated Press

Winners from the 2012 American Theatre Wing's Tony Awards, announced Sunday. Musical: "Once."

SOURCE: Boston Globe at 09:59PM[SHARE]
Thursday, June 7, 2012

'A Christmas Story' aims to open on Broadway by The Associated Press

NEW YORK—Producers are looking for actors, singers and dancers who stand no more than 4-foot-11 to fill the shoes of Ralphie and his friends as they prepare a musical version of the cl…

SOURCE: Denver Post at 04:52PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Debra Winger making her Broadway debut this winter by The Associated Press

NEW YORK—Debra Winger, the star of such movies as "An Officer and a Gentleman" and "Urban Cowboy," will make her Broadway debut this winter in a new work by David Mamet.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 05:06PM[SHARE]
Monday, June 4, 2012

Recording of '8' with Pitt, Clooney to be on radio by The Associated Press

NEW YORK—The star-studded West Coast performance of the gay marriage play "8" led by George Clooney and Brad Pitt will be heard again this month—on radio and online.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 06:28PM[SHARE]

Tony Awards promise a full night of performances by The Associated Press

NEW YORK—The Tony Awards will be heavy on showcasing works on Broadway this season, with performances from Ricky Martin, Raul Esparza, Audra McDonald, Matthew Broderick and the casts o…

SOURCE: Denver Post at 11:34AM[SHARE]

Paul Rudd and Ed Asner hoping to find 'Grace' by The Associated Press

NEW YORK—Paul Rudd and Ed Asner are heading to Broadway this fall in Craig Wright's "Grace." Producers said Monday the production about a young couple trying to start a new life in…

SOURCE: Denver Post at 10:52AM[SHARE]
Friday, June 1, 2012

Arguments Set in NY Suit over 'Spider-Man' Musical by The Associated Press

A New York judge is set to hear arguments over what a jury can decide in a civil trial stemming from the Broadway production of "Spider-Man." Judge Katherine Forrest must decide whether t…

SOURCE: WNYC at 10:17AM[SHARE]
Sunday, May 27, 2012

Katie Finneran cast in 'Annie' by The Associated Press

Katie Finneran is about to get evil " playing Miss Hannigan in the new production of "Annie" on Broadway.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 12:31AM[SHARE]
Monday, May 21, 2012

Producers of 'Annie' find a Broadway home for fall by The Associated Press

NEW YORK—Little Orphan Annie has found a home finally—the Palace Theatre. Producers of "Annie" said Monday that the revival of the musical about the plucky redhead will move …

SOURCE: Denver Post at 01:23PM[SHARE]
Thursday, May 17, 2012

PHOTOS: Last Dance, Donna Summer's life by The Associated Press

Twirling her leopard-print dress on stage in the `70s, proudly holding many of her music awards and performing in recent years on "American Idol", Donna Summer was the ultimate disco queen...

SOURCE: Associated Press at 01:25PM[SHARE]
Monday, May 7, 2012

Broadway show 'Once' will tour in summer 2013 by The Associated Press

NEW YORK—The film that became an album and then a Broadway musical is now becoming a tour. Producers of the show "Once" announced Monday that a national tour of the show will launc…

SOURCE: Denver Post at 01:02PM[SHARE]

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