- Andy Griffith, creator of Mayberry, dies at 86 MARTHA WAGGONER - AP - Tue, Jul 3, 2012
Andy Griffith's gift to the show that bore his name wasn't just the homespun wisdom of the plain-spoken sheriff he played. It was the place he created: a small town … More »Andy Griffith, creator of Mayberry, dies at 86
- Beloved actor Andy Griffith dies at 86 MARTHA WAGGONER - AP - Tue, Jul 3, 2012
Andy Griffith's gift to the show that bore his name wasn't just the homespun wisdom of the plain-spoken sheriff he played. It was the place he created: a small town … More »Beloved actor Andy Griffith dies at 86
- Actor Andy Griffith dies in North Carolina at 86 Bill Trott and Jane Sutton - Reuters - Tue, Jul 3, 2012
(Reuters) - Actor Andy Griffith, whose portrayal of a small-town sheriff made "The Andy Griffith Show" one of television's most enduring programs, died on Tuesday at … More »Actor Andy Griffith dies in North Carolina at 86
(Reuters) - Actor Andy Griffith, whose portrayal of a small-town sheriff made "The Andy Griffith Show" one of television's most enduring programs, died on Tuesday at his North Carolina home at age 86. Griffith died at about 7 a.m. at his home on Roanoke Island, Dare County Sheriff J.D. Doughtie said. His wife of three decades, …
- Beloved actor Andy Griffith dies in NC at age 86 MARTHA WAGGONER - AP - Tue, Jul 3, 2012
It was all too easy to confuse Andy Griffith the actor with Sheriff Andy Taylor, his most famous character from "The Andy Griffith Show." More »Beloved actor Andy Griffith dies in NC at age 86
- Griffith's career included TV, Broadway, movies The Associated Press - AP - Tue, Jul 3, 2012
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- Off-Broadway 'Rent' to close after 450 shows AP - Tue, Jul 3, 2012
An off-Broadway revival of "Rent" that opened three years after the original show tearfully closed up shop on Broadway has now lost its lease as well. More »Off-Broadway 'Rent' to close after 450 shows
An off-Broadway revival of "Rent" that opened three years after the original show tearfully closed up shop on Broadway has now lost its lease as well.
- Girl Power! Eve Ensler's 'Emotional Creature,' a Pulse-Taking of Girls, to Play Off-Broadway Kenneth Jones - Playbill - Mon, Jul 2, 2012
Emotional Creature, the new play by Eve Ensler now having its world premiere at Berkeley Repertory Theatre, will move to Off-Broadway this fall, producers Carole Black … More »Girl Power! Eve Ensler's 'Emotional Creature,' a Pulse-Taking of Girls, to Play Off-Broadway
Emotional Creature, the new play by Eve Ensler now having its world premiere at Berkeley Repertory Theatre, will move to Off-Broadway this fall, producers Carole Black and Pat Mitchell announced on June 27. Ensler is the Tony Award-honored playwright, performer, activist and author known for The Vagina Monologues and The …
- New "Spider-Man" spotlights brooding Peter Parker John McCrank - Reuters - Fri, Jun 29, 2012
NEW YORK (Reuters) - He's been in comics, cartoons, on TV and in movies, but when Spider-Man swings into theaters next week for new film "The Amazing Spider-Man," its … More »New "Spider-Man" spotlights brooding Peter Parker
NEW YORK (Reuters) - He's been in comics, cartoons, on TV and in movies, but when Spider-Man swings into theaters next week for new film "The Amazing Spider-Man," its makers bring out a more brooding and human web-slinger than fans have seen before. Director Marc Webb, known for low-budget film romance "500 Days of Summer," …
- Sigourney Weaver, David Hyde Pierce aim for stage LAURI NEFF and MARK KENNEDY - AP - Fri, Jun 29, 2012
Sigourney Weaver and David Hyde Pierce are teaming up to play siblings this fall as both make a return to the stage in a Chekhov-inspired play. More »Sigourney Weaver, David Hyde Pierce aim for stage
- Alec Baldwin to make return to Broadway TheWrap Staff - Reuters - Wed, Jun 27, 2012
LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Alec Baldwin is taking a break from (allegedly) hitting intrusive paparazzi to hit the floorboards instead in the Broadway production of Lyle … More »Alec Baldwin to make return to Broadway
LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Alec Baldwin is taking a break from (allegedly) hitting intrusive paparazzi to hit the floorboards instead in the Broadway production of Lyle Kessler's "Orphans." The show, the first Broadway production of the play, will be directed by Daniel Sullivan ("Good People"), with Frederick Zollo and …
- Alec Baldwin to appear on Broadway in 'Orphans' MARK KENNEDY - AP - Wed, Jun 27, 2012
Alec Baldwin will be kidnapped on Broadway next spring. More »Alec Baldwin to appear on Broadway in 'Orphans'
- Jennifer Aniston's Ring Is Just a Ring; Chris Brown and Drake Close a Club Richard Lawson - The Atlantic Wire - Wed, Jun 27, 2012
Welcome to the Smart Set. Every morning we bring you the gossip coverage, filtered. Today: Jen is not engaged you guys, Chris Brown and Aubrey Graham just put a lot of … More »Jennifer Aniston's Ring Is Just a Ring; Chris Brown and Drake Close a Club
- Broadway's 'Memphis' to close in August MARK KENNEDY - AP - Tue, Jun 26, 2012
Some soul is leaving Broadway — the 2010 Tony Award-winning musical "Memphis" is closing up shop. More »Broadway's 'Memphis' to close in August
- Motown Sound set for Broadway musical Reuters - Tue, Jun 26, 2012
(Reuters) - The Motown Sound is making its way to Broadway next year in a show based on the life of hit maker Berry Gordy, producers announced on Tuesday. "Motown the … More »Motown Sound set for Broadway musical
(Reuters) - The Motown Sound is making its way to Broadway next year in a show based on the life of hit maker Berry Gordy, producers announced on Tuesday. "Motown the Musical" will feature songs made famous by Diana Ross and the Supremes, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, the Jackson Five and other artists who found fame in the …
- Musical on Motown Records founder to hit Broadway MARK KENNEDY - AP - Tue, Jun 26, 2012
A musical based on the life of legendary Motown Records founder Berry Gordy is set to open on Broadway next year. More »Musical on Motown Records founder to hit Broadway
- Calif., Fla. teens win high school theater awards MARK KENNEDY - AP - Tue, Jun 26, 2012
A teenager from California with a flair for singing funny songs and another from Florida who emerged triumphant after tackling two tough operatic tunes won top honors … More »Calif., Fla. teens win high school theater awards
- Cher takes her musical life to the Broadway stage Relaxnews - Tue, Jun 26, 2012
Following last week's news that Spike Lee plans to bring wrestler Mike Tyson's story to the Broadway stage, now Cher is looking to launch a musical biography of her … More »Cher takes her musical life to the Broadway stage
- Cher planning Broadway musical about her life Brent Lang - Reuters - Mon, Jun 25, 2012
LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Thanks to the magic of Broadway, Cher is going to turn back time on her journey from variety show host to Oscar-winning actress. Fear not … More »Cher planning Broadway musical about her life
LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Thanks to the magic of Broadway, Cher is going to turn back time on her journey from variety show host to Oscar-winning actress. Fear not - it's not a stage version of her big-screen turkey "Burlesque." Instead, the "I Got You Babe" songstress tweeted that she is collaborating with producers …
- Billy Ray Cyrus makes his way to Broadway The Associated Press - AP - Mon, Jun 25, 2012
Country singer Billy Ray Cyrus is making his Broadway debut in "Chicago." More »Billy Ray Cyrus makes his way to Broadway
- Teens compete in high school theater awards MARK KENNEDY - AP - Mon, Jun 25, 2012
Sixty high school students with a song in their hearts will be competing Monday night for top honors and scholarships at the National High School Musical Theater Aw … More »Teens compete in high school theater awards
Sixty high school students with a song in their hearts will be competing Monday night for top honors and scholarships at the National High School Musical Theater Awards.
- Smash: Jennifer Hudson To Guest Star Access Hollywood - Sat, Jun 23, 2012
"Smash" is about to be graced by yet another "American Idol" veteran.Jennifer Hudson will join the NBC musical series for a multi-episode arc, beginning with the Season … More »Smash: Jennifer Hudson To Guest Star
- Composer and lyricist Richard Adler dies at 90 Alexander C. Kaufman - Reuters - Fri, Jun 22, 2012
LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Richard Adler, the Tony Award-winning composer and lyricist renowned for his songs for such Broadway hits as "Damn Yankees" and "The Pajama … More »Composer and lyricist Richard Adler dies at 90
LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Richard Adler, the Tony Award-winning composer and lyricist renowned for his songs for such Broadway hits as "Damn Yankees" and "The Pajama Game" and who organized President John F. Kennedy's birthday with Marilyn Monroe, died Thursday in New York. He was 90. Adler's widow Susan A. Ivory said …
- Composer, lyricist Richard Adler dies at 90 in NY MARK KENNEDY - AP - Fri, Jun 22, 2012
Composer and lyricist Richard Adler, who won Tony Awards for co-writing snappy and infectious, songs for such hit Broadway musicals as "The Pajama Game" and "Damn Yankees" … More »Composer, lyricist Richard Adler dies at 90 in NY
Composer and lyricist Richard Adler, who won Tony Awards for co-writing snappy and infectious, songs for such hit Broadway musicals as "The Pajama Game" and "Damn Yankees" and who staged and produced President John F. Kennedy's birthday celebration featuring a breathy Marilyn Monroe, has died. He was 90.
- Tony Award-winning composer, lyricist Richard Adler, who wrote 'Pajama Game,' dies at 90 in NY Mark Kennedy, The Associated Press - AP - Fri, Jun 22, 2012
NEW YORK, N.Y. - 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 … More »Tony Award-winning composer, lyricist Richard Adler, who wrote 'Pajama Game,' dies at 90 in NY
NEW YORK, N.Y. - 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.
- Brian d'Arcy James rocks out in new nightclub act MARK KENNEDY - AP - Fri, Jun 22, 2012
While all his friends were jamming out to Def Leppard or the Scorpions, Brian d'Arcy James was in a different state of mind — he was listening to Billy Joel. More »Brian d'Arcy James rocks out in new nightclub act
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