- David Henry Hwang wins $200,000 playwriting prize Lisa Fung - Reuters - Thu, Aug 23, 2012
LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - David Henry Hwang has been named the recipient of the 2012 Steinberg Distinguished Playwright Award. The Tony Award-winning playwright announced … More »David Henry Hwang wins $200,000 playwriting prize
LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - David Henry Hwang has been named the recipient of the 2012 Steinberg Distinguished Playwright Award. The Tony Award-winning playwright announced on Twitter Wednesday: "I am overwhelmed with gratitude to receive the 2012 Steinberg ‘Mimi' Award. It's a life-changing gift." Life-changing indeed. …
- 'Hairspray' producers Zadan, Meron to run Oscars AP - Thu, Aug 23, 2012
The producing team that helped to create such musicals as "Chicago" and "Hairspray" is overseeing the next Academy Awards ceremony. More »'Hairspray' producers Zadan, Meron to run Oscars
- Alicia Silverstone returning to Broadway Lisa Fung - Reuters - Wed, Aug 22, 2012
LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Alicia Silverstone has signed on to the cast of David West Read's comedy "The Performers," which is scheduled to open on Broadway November … More »Alicia Silverstone returning to Broadway
LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Alicia Silverstone has signed on to the cast of David West Read's comedy "The Performers," which is scheduled to open on Broadway November 14. The "Clueless" film actress joins previously announced cast members Henry Winkler of "Happy Days" fame, "30 Rock" regular Cheyenne Jackson, Tony nominee …
- Alicia Silverstone in Broadway's 'The Performers' MARK KENNEDY - AP - Wed, Aug 22, 2012
Alicia Silverstone is coming back to Broadway — in a romantic comedy set in the porn industry. More »Alicia Silverstone in Broadway's 'The Performers'
- 'One Man, Two Guvnors' earns back its investment MARK KENNEDY - AP - Wed, Aug 22, 2012
The British farce "One Man, Two Guvnors" is laughing all the way to the bank — it's made back its money just before leaving Broadway. More »'One Man, Two Guvnors' earns back its investment
- New Broadway season has Pacino, Lauper and 'Annie' MARK KENNEDY - AP - Tue, Aug 21, 2012
There's a bit of everything for theatergoers this fall in New York, from a play about porn to a musical about proselytizing Christians. Al Pacino and Katie Holmes are … More »New Broadway season has Pacino, Lauper and 'Annie'
There's a bit of everything for theatergoers this fall in New York, from a play about porn to a musical about proselytizing Christians. Al Pacino and Katie Holmes are the star headliners, while David Mamet makes a big return and the sun comes out for "Annie." Even The Fonz makes it to Broadway for the 2012-13 season.
- Al Pacino, David Mamet, Sheryl Crow and 'Annie' are the highlights of new Broadway season Mark Kennedy, The Associated Press - AP - Tue, Aug 21, 2012
NEW YORK, N.Y. - There's a bit of everything for theatregoers this fall in New York, from a play about porn to a musical about proselytizing Christians. Al Pacino and … More »Al Pacino, David Mamet, Sheryl Crow and 'Annie' are the highlights of new Broadway season
NEW YORK, N.Y. - There's a bit of everything for theatregoers this fall in New York, from a play about porn to a musical about proselytizing Christians. Al Pacino and Katie Holmes are the star headliners, while David Mamet makes a big return and the sun comes out for "Annie." Even The Fonz makes it to Broadway for the 2012-13 …
- What you can buy for the price of 1 Apple share AP - Mon, Aug 20, 2012
Apple is the world's most valuable company, ever. On Monday, its surging stock propelled the company's value to $624 billion, beating the previous record for market … More »What you can buy for the price of 1 Apple share
- 'Indiana Jones' star Karen Allen goes off-Broadway MARK KENNEDY - AP - Mon, Aug 20, 2012
Karen Allen, who romanced Indiana Jones, has been lured back to the New York stage. More »'Indiana Jones' star Karen Allen goes off-Broadway
- "Kinky Boots" musical sets Broadway opening date Lisa Fung - Reuters - Thu, Aug 16, 2012
LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - "Kinky Boots," a new musical by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein and Grammy Award winner Cyndi Lauper, will make its Broadway bow on April … More »"Kinky Boots" musical sets Broadway opening date
LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - "Kinky Boots," a new musical by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein and Grammy Award winner Cyndi Lauper, will make its Broadway bow on April 4, 2013, at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre. Previews begin March 5, 2013, following a pre-Broadway engagement at Chicago's Bank of America Theatre in October. …
- 'Jersey Boys' Frankie Valli aims for Broadway By MARK KENNEDY - AP - Wed, Aug 15, 2012
The Broadway smash "Jersey Boys" is about to get some tough competition — from an original Jersey Boy. More »'Jersey Boys' Frankie Valli aims for Broadway
- Rock star Alice Cooper shocks 'Rock of Ages' audience by joining the cast on stage in London The Associated Press - AP - Wed, Aug 15, 2012
LONDON - Shock-rocker Alice Cooper has surprised the audience at "Rock of Ages" by joining the cast of the West End musical on stage. More »Rock star Alice Cooper shocks 'Rock of Ages' audience by joining the cast on stage in London
LONDON - Shock-rocker Alice Cooper has surprised the audience at "Rock of Ages" by joining the cast of the West End musical on stage.
- Alice Cooper joins 'Rock of Ages' cast for 1 night AP - Wed, Aug 15, 2012
Shock-rocker Alice Cooper has surprised the audience at "Rock of Ages" by joining the cast of the West End musical on stage. More »Alice Cooper joins 'Rock of Ages' cast for 1 night
- Fame, failure and rebirth: Jordin Sparks finds all in "Sparkle" Zorianna Kit - Reuters - Tue, Aug 14, 2012
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Five years after becoming the youngest female to win "American Idol," Jordin Sparks restarts her career in a new movie role that the 22-year-old … More »Fame, failure and rebirth: Jordin Sparks finds all in "Sparkle"
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Five years after becoming the youngest female to win "American Idol," Jordin Sparks restarts her career in a new movie role that the 22-year-old sees as remarkably close to her own life singing her way to fame. Just like her real-life parents, Sparks' onscreen mother Whitney Houston cheered and coached …
- Scotty McCreery's Mishap and Other On-Stage Accidents LUCHINA FISHER and SHEILA MARIKAR - Good Morning America - Tue, Aug 14, 2012
Country Singer Latest Star to Slip On Stage More »Scotty McCreery's Mishap and Other On-Stage Accidents
- Injuries force Chenoweth to exit CBS' 'Good Wife' AP - Mon, Aug 13, 2012
Kristin Chenoweth says injuries she sustained while filming the CBS legal drama "The Good Wife" last month will prevent her from returning to the show. More »Injuries force Chenoweth to exit CBS' 'Good Wife'
- Broadway's 'Once' recoups its investment MARK KENNEDY - AP - Mon, Aug 13, 2012
The Tony Award-winning musical "Once" has proved to be a song at the box office: It has recouped its $5.5 million investment in less than six months. More »Broadway's 'Once' recoups its investment
- "Will & Grace" alumni to reunite on "Smash" Tim Kenneally - Reuters - Mon, Aug 13, 2012
LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Looks like there's a partial "Will & Grace" reunion in the works. Sean Hayes, who played Jack McFarland on the NBC sitcom of yore, has signed … More »"Will & Grace" alumni to reunite on "Smash"
LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Looks like there's a partial "Will & Grace" reunion in the works. Sean Hayes, who played Jack McFarland on the NBC sitcom of yore, has signed on for a multi-episode arc on the same network's "Smash" - which co-stars his former "Will & Grace" cohort Debra Messing. Hayes will play Terrance Falls, …
- Injuries suffered on the job last month force Kristin Chenoweth to leave CBS' 'The Good Wife' The Associated Press - AP - Mon, Aug 13, 2012
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Kristin Chenoweth says injuries she sustained while filming the CBS legal drama "The Good Wife" last month will prevent her from returning to the sh … More »Injuries suffered on the job last month force Kristin Chenoweth to leave CBS' 'The Good Wife'
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Kristin Chenoweth says injuries she sustained while filming the CBS legal drama "The Good Wife" last month will prevent her from returning to the show.
- Laura Osnes slips into Cinderella's shoes MARK KENNEDY - AP - Fri, Aug 10, 2012
Notorious killers don't usually turn into princesses — unless you're Laura Osnes. More »Laura Osnes slips into Cinderella's shoes
- Musical 'Elf' to return to Broadway this winter MARK KENNEDY - AP - Thu, Aug 9, 2012
The Christmas musical based on Will Ferrell's movie "Elf" is returning to Broadway for the holidays. More »Musical 'Elf' to return to Broadway this winter
- Billy Crystal writing book on aging HILLEL ITALIE - AP - Thu, Aug 9, 2012
He has lived many, many Sundays. More »Billy Crystal writing book on aging
- Potty-mouth tour of 'The Book of Mormon' heads out MARK KENNEDY - AP - Thu, Aug 9, 2012
"The Book of Mormon" arrived on Broadway like a bawdy toddler, cursing and making poo jokes, but winning hearts anyway. Now it's ready for a road trip. More »Potty-mouth tour of 'The Book of Mormon' heads out
- Can DreamWorks make a Broadway theater district in Shanghai? The Week's Editorial Staff - The Week - Thu, Aug 9, 2012
The animated film studio that created Shrek and Kung Fu Panda has big plans to make its mark in China, which has the world's second biggest cinema audience More »Can DreamWorks make a Broadway theater district in Shanghai?
The animated film studio that created Shrek and Kung Fu Panda has big plans to make its mark in China, which has the world's second biggest cinema audience
- Norbert Leo Butz joins Katie Holmes on Broadway MARK KENNEDY - AP - Wed, Aug 8, 2012
Katie Holmes has gotten a stage brother — Norbert Leo Butz. More »Norbert Leo Butz joins Katie Holmes on Broadway
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