- 'Lincoln,' 'Argo' face off for Britain's Oscars JILL LAWLESS - AP - 21 hrs ago
LONDON (AP) — Hollywood stars squelched up a soggy red carpet Sunday at the British Academy Film Awards, which pitted presidential biopic "Lincoln" against epic musical … More »'Lincoln,' 'Argo' face off for Britain's Oscars
- Playwright David Ives finds his timing perfectly MARK KENNEDY - AP - Fri, Feb 8, 2013
NEW YORK (AP) — There was a moment this past December in Paris when playwright David Ives achieved what he calls "a moment of maximum fabulosity." More »Playwright David Ives finds his timing perfectly
- Broadway Motown musical features civil rights, love story Noreen O'Donnell - Reuters - Thu, Feb 7, 2013
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Motown founder Berry Gordy Jr. watched with approval on Thursday as the cast of upcoming Broadway show "Motown: The Musical" tore through the storied … More »Broadway Motown musical features civil rights, love story
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Motown founder Berry Gordy Jr. watched with approval on Thursday as the cast of upcoming Broadway show "Motown: The Musical" tore through the storied record label's hits at a 42nd Street rehearsal studio. The show traces Gordy's rise from a struggling boxer and autoworker to a music mogul who made stars …
- Autism-friendly 'Spider-Man' on Broadway planned Mark Kennedy, AP Drama Writer - AP - Wed, Feb 6, 2013
The first-ever autism-friendly performance of the Broadway hit "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" will take off this spring and tickets go on sale Thursday.The Theatre Development … More »Autism-friendly 'Spider-Man' on Broadway planned
- Broadway's Hollywood Dilemma, the End of the Death Penalty, and Chocolate Esther Zuckerman - The Atlantic Wire - Wed, Feb 6, 2013
Behind the New York Times pay wall, you only get 10 free clicks a month. For those worried about hitting their limit, we're taking a look through the paper each morning … More »Broadway's Hollywood Dilemma, the End of the Death Penalty, and Chocolate
Behind the New York Times pay wall, you only get 10 free clicks a month. For those worried about hitting their limit, we're taking a look through the paper each morning to find the stories that can make your clicks count.
- Singer Gloria Estefan, husband, plan Broadway show of their lives Reuters - Tue, Feb 5, 2013
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Cuban-American singer Gloria Estefan and her music entrepreneur husband, Emilio, are developing a new Broadway show based on their lives, the show's … More »Singer Gloria Estefan, husband, plan Broadway show of their lives
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Cuban-American singer Gloria Estefan and her music entrepreneur husband, Emilio, are developing a new Broadway show based on their lives, the show's producer said on Tuesday. The couple is working with the Nederlander Organization on the show that will trace their lives from leaving Cuba to international …
- Broadway stars to help The Performing Arts Project MARK KENNEDY - AP - Tue, Feb 5, 2013
NEW YORK (AP) — Broadway stars Nick Adams, Ashley Brown, Jessica Rush and Michael James Scott will lend their voices to a benefit production of Jason Robert Brown's "Songs … More »Broadway stars to help The Performing Arts Project
- 'Book of Mormon,' 'Les Miserables,' 'Evita' among Broadway mega-hits coming to Las Vegas Michelle Rindels, The Associated Press - AP - Tue, Feb 5, 2013
LAS VEGAS, Nev. - There's no shortage of stages in the Entertainment Capital of the World, although residents have long found it easier to find a celebrity impersonator … More »'Book of Mormon,' 'Les Miserables,' 'Evita' among Broadway mega-hits coming to Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS, Nev. - There's no shortage of stages in the Entertainment Capital of the World, although residents have long found it easier to find a celebrity impersonator than a Tony Award-winning musical.
- Broadway comes to Vegas with slew of hit musicals MICHELLE RINDELS - AP - Tue, Feb 5, 2013
LAS VEGAS (AP) — There's no shortage of stages in the Entertainment Capital of the World, although residents have long found it easier to find a celebrity impersonator … More »Broadway comes to Vegas with slew of hit musicals
LAS VEGAS (AP) — There's no shortage of stages in the Entertainment Capital of the World, although residents have long found it easier to find a celebrity impersonator than a Tony Award-winning musical.
- "The Heiress" with Jessica Chastain recoups investment Brent Lang - Reuters - Mon, Feb 4, 2013
LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - "The Heiress" will recoup its $3 million investment, the Broadway show's producers said Monday. The revival of the play will move into the … More »"The Heiress" with Jessica Chastain recoups investment
LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - "The Heiress" will recoup its $3 million investment, the Broadway show's producers said Monday. The revival of the play will move into the back during the final week of its performances. Starring Oscar nominee Jessica Chastain and David Strathairn and "Downton Abbey"s' Dan Stevens, the play injected …
- Chastain's 'The Heiress' recoups on Broadway MARK KENNEDY - AP - Mon, Feb 4, 2013
NEW YORK (AP) — The play "The Heiress" ends sadly for almost everyone, but the producers of the Broadway revival starring Jessica Chastain are happy: They'll make their … More »Chastain's 'The Heiress' recoups on Broadway
- Not the same old song-and-dance as 'Smash' returns Frazier Moore, AP Television Writer - AP - Mon, Feb 4, 2013
On with the show!"Smash" is back for its second season of sassy, sexy (and musical!) Broadway derring-do, both on stage and behind the scenes.Last season this series … More »Not the same old song-and-dance as 'Smash' returns
- 'Pippin' cast for Broadway has familiar faces Mark Kennedy, AP Drama Writer - AP - Mon, Feb 4, 2013
The folks who brought magic to the new "Pippin" in Massachusetts are coming south to Broadway.Producers on Monday said Matthew James Thomas will star this spring as Pippin, … More »'Pippin' cast for Broadway has familiar faces
- Affleck's 'Argo' wins Directors Guild top honor DAVID GERMAIN - AP - Sun, Feb 3, 2013
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ben Affleck has won the top film honor from the Directors Guild of America for his CIA thriller "Argo," further sealing its status as best-picture … More »Affleck's 'Argo' wins Directors Guild top honor
- 'Girls,' 'Sugar Man' earn Directors Guild honours; show could prove another big win for 'Argo' David Germain, The Associated Press - AP - Sun, Feb 3, 2013
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - "Girls" star Lena Dunham has won the TV comedy directing prize from the Directors Guild of America, while the musical portrait "Searching for Sugar … More »'Girls,' 'Sugar Man' earn Directors Guild honours; show could prove another big win for 'Argo'
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - "Girls" star Lena Dunham has won the TV comedy directing prize from the Directors Guild of America, while the musical portrait "Searching for Sugar Man" earned the documentary award.
- 'Girls,' 'Sugar Man' earn Directors Guild honors DAVID GERMAIN - AP - Sat, Feb 2, 2013
LOS ANGELES (AP) — "Girls" star Lena Dunham has won the TV comedy directing prize from the Directors Guild of America, while the musical portrait "Searching for Sugar … More »'Girls,' 'Sugar Man' earn Directors Guild honors
- Channing Tatum Talks Magic Mike Movie Sequel; Will He Star In Broadway Version? Access Hollywood - Sat, Feb 2, 2013
Attention, ladies (and gentlemen!) - Broadway is about to get an oiled-up dose of hot, sexy male strippers. That's right -- according to "Magic Mike" star Channing Tatum … More »Channing Tatum Talks Magic Mike Movie Sequel; Will He Star In Broadway Version?
- Alan Cumming's 1-man 'Macbeth' heads to Broadway MARK KENNEDY - AP - Fri, Feb 1, 2013
NEW YORK (AP) — Alan Cumming is taking his Macbeth to Broadway — and his Macduff and Duncan and Lady Macbeth and the three witches. More »Alan Cumming's 1-man 'Macbeth' heads to Broadway
- Sigourney Weaver, David Hyde Pierce Broadway-bound AP - Tue, Jan 29, 2013
NEW YORK (AP) — Sigourney Weaver and David Hyde Pierce will reprise their onstage sibling rivalry when they take Christopher Durang's "Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike" … More »Sigourney Weaver, David Hyde Pierce Broadway-bound
- Conference suggests ways Broadway can be better MARK KENNEDY - AP - Mon, Jan 28, 2013
NEW YORK (AP) — A conference on how to make the Broadway experience better for theatergoers has come up with some prescriptions: Be brave in the stories that are told … More »Conference suggests ways Broadway can be better
- Michelle Williams Denies Destiny's Child Super Bowl Reunion Access Hollywood - Mon, Jan 28, 2013
Will Destiny's Child reunite for the Super Bowl halftime show? According to one third of the R&B; super group, it's not happening! More »Michelle Williams Denies Destiny's Child Super Bowl Reunion
- Dick Van Dyke honored for lifetime achievement BETH HARRIS - AP - Mon, Jan 28, 2013
LOS ANGELES (AP) — He's acted, danced and sang his way through movies, television and the stage, making Dick Van Dyke an entertainment triple-threat long before Hollywood … More »Dick Van Dyke honored for lifetime achievement
- SAG honoree Van Dyke glad he made someone smile MICHAEL CIDONI LENNOX - AP - Fri, Jan 25, 2013
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Forget dishonest modesty. Dick Van Dyke seems nothing short of gobsmacked about receiving the life-achievement honor at Sunday's Screen Actors Guild … More »SAG honoree Van Dyke glad he made someone smile
- Neil LaBute play highlights off-Broadway festival Mark Kennedy, AP Drama Writer - AP - Fri, Jan 25, 2013
Next week, you'll get the chance to see a small play by Neil LaBute that's running off-Broadway. If you do, you'll have a leg up on LaBute — he's never seen it.LaBute, … More »Neil LaBute play highlights off-Broadway festival
- Singer Barry Manilow ill, Broadway comeback delayed Reuters - Thu, Jan 24, 2013
(Reuters) - Singer Barry Manilow on Thursday canceled the opening night and three other performances of his Broadway comeback run after coming down with bronchitis, according … More »Singer Barry Manilow ill, Broadway comeback delayed
(Reuters) - Singer Barry Manilow on Thursday canceled the opening night and three other performances of his Broadway comeback run after coming down with bronchitis, according to Manilow's website. The cancellations threaten to upend the "Could It Be Magic" singer's return to Broadway following a more than two-decade absence. …
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