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nypost.comJoy Behar to miss two weeks of 'The View' for London play
Co-host Joy Behar will be absent from the ABC daytime program for two weeks while performing her play in Europe. Several substitute hosts will fill her seat during the absence.
Fox NewsSatirical musical about alleged UnitedHealthcare CEO killing to open in New York City
A musical depicting the man charged in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is scheduled to premiere in Manhattan in June. The production previously ran in San Francisco and sold out all performances.
New York PostBroadway Season Features Revivals of Older Shows
Several productions returning to Broadway this season include revivals of plays and musicals that previously appeared on stage or in film. The productions have received nominations for Tony Awards.
nypost.comProducer's Name Draws Boos at Drama Desk Awards
A producer's name received boos when mentioned during the Drama Desk Awards on Sunday night. The incident occurred at a 1,500-seat venue in New York City.
observer.comBroadway Musical Just in Time Reports Profit for Investors
The musical Just in Time, which ran for a year with Jonathan Groff in the lead role, became the first new musical from last season to turn a profit. The production reached the milestone after investors recovered their initial costs.
deadline.comRosamund Pike Describes Director Discussions Before Nude Scenes in Two Projects
Rosamund Pike said directors held pre-scene meetings before she appeared nude in a 2003 stage play and a 2018 film. She stated the scenes did not benefit her professionally.
eonline.comFilm Portrays Actor's Struggle With Alcohol Addiction
A new film follows a young actor dealing with alcohol issues while working in a Paris theater company. The story shows her professional setbacks and personal relationships affected by her drinking.
nypost.comBroadway Play Revives Stereotypes About Mary Todd Lincoln
A New York Post article examines how the Broadway show 'Oh, Mary!' and historical coverage have shaped public views of Mary Todd Lincoln. The piece argues that her reputation rests on stereotypes rather than documented facts.
ForbesMichael Pennington, Actor Who Played Moff Jerjerrod in Return of the Jedi, Dies at 82
British actor Michael Pennington, known for his role as Death Star Commander Moff Jerjerrod in the 1983 film Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi, has died. He passed away on Sunday at the age of 82, according to The Telegraph. Pennington had a long career in theater and fi…
usmagazine.comKim Kardashian Attends Performance of Broadway Play She Is Producing
Kim Kardashian attended her first Broadway production as a producer on Sunday with family members. The next day she purchased regular tickets online to bring her boyfriend to the same show. The pair attended Tuesday evening and met cast members backstage at the James Earl Jones T…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewRussian Director Compares US Campus Speech Limits to Russian Censorship
Aleksandr Molochnikov, a Russian theater director exiled for supporting Ukraine, described free speech restrictions at Columbia University as similar to those under Russia's regime. He fled to New York in 2022 after being fired for anti-war posts.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewExiled Russian Director Describes Similarities in Speech Restrictions Between Russia and New York
A Russian theater director who fled to New York City after opposing Russia's invasion of Ukraine reported encountering speech limitations at Columbia University that reminded him of conditions in Russia. He described experiences of self-censorship and fear of reporting in academi…
hollywoodreporter.comChristine Baranski to Make West End Debut in Noel Coward's Hay Fever
US actress Christine Baranski will star opposite Richard E Grant in a new production of Noel Coward's comedy Hay Fever in London's West End. The show is scheduled to run for 12 weeks at the Wyndham's Theatre starting September 22. Baranski stated that the opportunity feels extrao…
VarietyActress Denée Benton Signs with Talent Agency for Representation
Denée Benton, known for her role in the HBO series 'The Gilded Age,' has signed with a talent agency for representation across all areas. She continues to be represented by Perennial Entertainment and Schreck Rose. The announcement highlights her ongoing work in television, film,…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewIranian Playwright Aïda Asgharzadeh Presents 'The Last Cedar of Lebanon' on War and Exile
Aïda Asgharzadeh's new play 'The Last Cedar of Lebanon' explores the effects of war and geopolitical upheaval on individuals and generations. The production draws on her background in weaving personal and historical narratives, following her previous work 'Persian Dolls'. Asgharz…
The Boston GlobeMeredith McDonough Appointed as New Artistic Director of Trinity Repertory Company
Meredith McDonough, a director and arts administrator, will begin as artistic director of Trinity Repertory Company in Providence in August. She succeeds Curt Columbus after a national search process. The appointment coincides with the theater's $35 million renovation project.
The Boston GlobePalace Theatre Hosts Second Annual Short Play Festival at Rex Theatre in Manchester, New Hampshire
The Palace Theatre is holding its second annual short play festival at The Rex Theatre in Manchester, New Hampshire, on Friday and Saturday. Six original plays by aspiring playwrights, selected from more than 80 submissions nationwide, will be performed. Judges will select the be…