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Neil Patrick Harris to return as Tony Awards host
Neil Patrick Harris will be back for his fourth turn as host of the Tony Awards. The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing, joint producers ...
Nazi-themed opera canceled in Germany
A modern version of Richard Wagner's "Tannhauser" has been canceled in Germany after the opening-night audience complained about new scenes showing ...
Dancer says she gave warnings about Jackson health
A dancer who worked with Michael Jackson throughout his career testified on Wednesday that she told the director of Jackson's ill-fated concert tour ...
The UK Beatles' show 'Let It Be' to hit Broadway
The Beatles are coming back to Broadway. Two years after a Fab Four cover band arrived on the Great White Way, the London hit "Let It Be" plans to ...
Bacharach, Costello aiming for Broadway
One of television's most successful sitcom writers is joining with Burt Bacharach and Elvis Costello to create a musical based on the artists' 1998 ...
Michael Jackson show in Vegas more of a good thing
Michael Jackson spent his life breaking music industry records. Four years after his death, the pop star's estate has delivered another first: Jackson ...
Pa. teen wins August Wilson Monologue Competition
A 17-year-old from Pittsburgh has won the fifth annual August Wilson Monologue Competition, performing a section of the playwright's "King Hedley II" ...
Nazi-themed opera creates scandal in Germany
A modern production of Richard Wagner's opera "Tannhauser" is causing a stir in Germany because of Nazi-themed scenes showing people dying in gas ...
Tony bounce? What Tony bounce at the box office?
Tony Award nominations often mean a big bump at the box office, but not this year so far. "Kinky Boots," ''Matilda: The Musical," ''Pippin" and ...
Alec Baldwin's 'Orphans' to close on Broadway
The play "Orphans" has been orphaned on Broadway. Producers said Monday that Lyle Kessler's play starring Alec Baldwin will close May 19 after 27 ...
Crudup and Hensley to join McKellen, Stewart
Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart will get some high-caliber help onstage this fall — Tony Award winners Billy Crudup and Shuler Hensley. Producers of ...
Frederic Franklin, British-born dancer, dies at 98
Frederic Franklin, a British-born dancer who helped popularize modern ballet in the United States and performed until his mid-90s, has died. He was 98
What's happening at Buffett's annual meeting
Dubbed "Woodstock for Capitalists," Saturday's annual meeting of Berkshire Hathaway shareholders revolves around Warren Buffett, the company's ...
Revival of 'Jekyll & Hyde' to close May 12
The revival of "Jekyll & Hyde" won't last nearly as long as the original on Broadway. Producers said Friday the show starring former "American Idol" ...
Critics' Circle names 'Matilda' top musical
The New York Drama Critics' Circle has voted "Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike" as best play and "Matilda: The Musical" as best musical. The circle ...
'Lucky Guy' recoups investment on Broadway
Newcomer Tom Hanks has led "Lucky Guy" into the black. Producers said Thursday that Norah Ephron's final work has recouped its $3.6 million ...
Horton Foote play replaces Albee one at Signature
Albee is out at the Signature. Foote is in. The Signature Theatre said Thursday it is replacing the much-anticipated world premiere of Edward Albee's ...
'The Testament of Mary' to close this Sunday
"The Testament of Mary," which earned three Tony Award nominations, won't be around next month when they're handed out. Producers said the one-woman ...
Tony Award nods largely skip stars for veterans
The Tony Awards committee largely favored tried-and-true stage veterans over flashy visitors Tuesday when announcing this year's Tony nominations, ...
New Dallas Opera music director named
The Dallas Opera says the French-born conductor Emmanuel Villaume (vee-YOHM') has been appointed its new music director. The announcement was made ...
Tony Award nominations may have a British accent
Two leading contenders for Tony Award nominations may make the race a drag this year. "Kinky Boots" and "Matilda" — each of which is led by a man ...
Sarah Jessica Parker aboard Amanda Peet's play
Actress Amanda Peet has managed to lure Sarah Jessica Parker and Blythe Danner to share a stage again with her first play. The Manhattan Theater Club ...
Drama Desk Award nominations are unveiled
The off-Broadway show "Giant" and the quickly shuttered Broadway musical "Hands on a Hardbody" lead the Drama Desk nomination race this season, with ...
Musical of 'Rocky' heading to Broadway
It's been a knockout in Germany. Now Sylvester Stallone hopes a musical based on his beloved boxing film "Rocky" will also be a hit on Broadway.
Helen Mirren reigns at London's Olivier awards
Helen Mirren was crowned queen of the London stage at the Olivier Awards Sunday, while compelling, canine-titled teen drama "The Curious Incident of ...