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Play 'War Horse' to gallop off Broadway in January
The Tony Award-winning play "War Horse" is jumping off its saddle in New York. Producers said Tuesday that the play about horses sent to the ...
'Flashdance' to dance on Broadway next summer
Dig out those leg warmers and headbands — "Flashdance" is coming to Broadway. Producers said Tuesday that the stage adaptation of the 1983 hit movie ...
Horror possesses box office in quiet end to summer
A late-summer horror tale took possession of the weekend box office as Hollywood quietly wound down a busy season that turned out to be not so busy.
Legendary songwriter Hal David dies in LA at 91
Hal David, the stylish, heartfelt lyricist who teamed with Burt Bacharach on dozens of timeless songs for movies, television and a variety of ...
'Spider-Man' director, producers settle NYC suit
Like in any great theater production, the conflict between director Julie Taymor and the producers of the Broadway production of "Spider-Man" peaked ...
'Spirit in Motion' gala opens London's Paralympics
"Enlightenment" was the theme, physicist Stephen Hawking the guide and Olympic Stadium the venue Wednesday night as London welcomed 4,200 athletes ...
With choreographed conventions, is something lost?
As Chris Christie's moment at the microphone neared, delegates to the Republican National Convention were atwitter at the chance to hear the New ...
Argentines sweep world tango competition
Argentine couples recovered their dominance of the world's top tango dancing competition, sweeping both the Salon Tango and Stage Tango categories as ...
Santa Fe Opera's chief conductor resigns
Santa Fe Opera chief conductor Frederic Chaslin has resigned and opera officials say a search for his successor will start in the fall. Opera General ...
Argentine couple wins world tango competition
A hometown couple triumphed Monday in Argentina's annual tango competition, outdancing pairs from around the world. The Salon Tango finals, followed ...
'Hairspray' producers Zadan, Meron to run Oscars
The producing team that helped to create such musicals as "Chicago" and "Hairspray" is overseeing the next Academy Awards ceremony. Academy management ...
Woody Harrelson's quirky play to extend its run
Woody Harrelson's play "Bullet for Adolf" is extending its off-Broadway run by more than a month and the actor-turned-playwright is hopeful it will ...
Plenty of (sleep-away) drama in the Catskills
It's a glorious late summer day in the Catskills Mountains, perfect for a nice dip in the water. But the large, inviting swimming pool at one ...
Alicia Silverstone in Broadway's 'The Performers'
Alicia Silverstone is coming back to Broadway — in a romantic comedy set in the porn industry. Producers of David West Read's comedy "The Performers" ...
'One Man, Two Guvnors' earns back its investment
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. Producers of the ...
What you can buy for the price of 1 Apple share
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 ...
'Indiana Jones' star Karen Allen goes off-Broadway
Karen Allen, who romanced Indiana Jones, has been lured back to the New York stage. Allen, perhaps best known for her role in the first Indiana Jones ...
Play about gay man staged in conservative Uganda
A play that revolves around the turbulent life of a gay man in Uganda is being staged in the East African nation, where three years ago a ...
Michelle Obama: the person and the persona
She is 5-foot-11 and world famous. Sometimes she inspires awe in her admirers. She has been accused of being the angry type. So when Michelle Obama ...
'Jersey Boys' Frankie Valli aims for Broadway
The Broadway smash "Jersey Boys" is about to get some tough competition — from an original Jersey Boy. Frankie Valli, whose falsetto fuels The Four ...
Clinton, Minnelli among stars at Hamlisch funeral
Friends and admirers of Marvin Hamlisch including former President Bill Clinton and Liza Minnelli gathered Tuesday to bid farewell to the celebrated ...
Injuries force Chenoweth to exit CBS' 'Good Wife'
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
Broadway's 'Once' recoups its investment
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.
Russian theater director Fomenko dies at 80
Pyotr Fomenko, a renowned Russian stage director who founded one of Moscow's leading theaters, has died. He was 80. Fomenko, who staged more than 60 ...
Norbert Leo Butz joins Katie Holmes on Broadway
Katie Holmes has gotten a stage brother — Norbert Leo Butz. Producers of Theresa Rebeck's upcoming new play "Dead Accounts" revealed Wednesday that ...