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  1. Colin Quinn Gets 'Unconstitutional' Off Broadway

    Colin Quinn Gets 'Unconstitutional' Off Broadway

    5:10 pm PDT 5/3/2013
    • David Rooney
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    The former "Saturday Night Live" regular follows his 2010 Broadway hit, "Long Story Short," with a new standup show reflecting on the formation of our national character. READ MORE

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  2. 'Matilda,' 'Vanya' Take NY Drama Critics Honors

    'Matilda,' 'Vanya' Take NY Drama Critics Honors

    11:57 am PDT 5/3/2013
    • David Rooney
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    Echoing their status as Tony frontrunners, the Roald Dahl musical adaptation and playwright Christopher Durang's contemporary Chekhov riff won the venerable organization's top awards by a wide margin. READ MORE

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  3. 'Jekyll & Hyde' Makes Early Broadway Exit

    'Jekyll & Hyde' Makes Early Broadway Exit

    11:09 am PDT 5/3/2013
    • David Rooney
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    After taking a critical bashing and scoring zero in this year's Tony Award nominations, the Frank Wildhorn musical starring Constantine Maroulis and Deborah Cox will cut short its scheduled run by seven weeks. READ MORE

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  4. Studio for Disabled Actors Staging Rock Musical

    Studio for Disabled Actors Staging Rock Musical

    3:02 pm PDT 5/2/2013
    • Aaron Couch
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    Performing Arts Studio West’s “Recovered” features actors who have appeared on “Secret Life of the American Teenager” and “Legit.” READ MORE

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  5. Watch Video 'Lucky Guy' Recoups on Broadway

    'Lucky Guy' Recoups on Broadway

    11:32 am PDT 5/2/2013
    • David Rooney
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    Playing to capacity houses since the start of previews, the late Nora Ephron's posthumously produced play starring Tom Hanks shifts into profit after only eight weeks. READ MORE

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  6. Horton Foote Play 'The Old Friends' to Get Posthumous World Premiere

    Horton Foote Play 'The Old Friends' to Get Posthumous World Premiere

    10:45 am PDT 5/2/2013
    • David Rooney
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    Michael Wilson will direct the Off Broadway production for Signature Theatre, starring Betty Buckley, Hallie Foote and Lois Smith. READ MORE

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  7. Spice Girls Musical 'Viva Forever' in London to Close After Six Months

    Spice Girls Musical 'Viva Forever' in London to Close After Six Months

    8:58 am PDT 5/2/2013
    • Georg Szalai
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    The early end of the show's run comes amid weak ticket sales following negative reviews. READ MORE

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  8. Carole King's 'Beautiful' Sets San Francisco Bow

    Carole King's 'Beautiful' Sets San Francisco Bow

    12:17 pm PDT 5/1/2013
    • David Rooney
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    The Broadway-bound musical about the life and career of the singer-songwriter will begin performances Sept. 24 at the Curran Theatre. READ MORE

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  9. Review
    The 24 Hour Musicals: Theater Review

    The 24 Hour Musicals: Theater Review

    3:30 pm PDT 4/30/2013
    • Mick Stingley
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    The cabaret experiment, an offshoot of New York's long-running 24 Hour Plays, featured cast members from "30 Rock," "Smash," "Friday Night Lights" and "Saturday Night Live," along with musician Ben Folds. READ MORE

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  10. Tony-Nominated 'Testament' Bows Out Early

    Tony-Nominated 'Testament' Bows Out Early

    3:15 pm PDT 4/30/2013
    • David Rooney
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    Despite landing a spot on the best play shortlist, Colm Tobin's theatrical monologue starring Fiona Shaw as the mother of Jesus will end its Broadway run on Sunday. READ MORE

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  11. Tony Award Nominations Analysis: A Wide-Open Race

    Tony Award Nominations Analysis: A Wide-Open Race

    9:43 am PDT 4/30/2013
    • David Rooney
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    "Matilda" vs. "Kinky Boots," "Lucky Guy" vs. "Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike," "Pippin" vs. "Cinderella" - the competition for Broadway's top honors this season will be especially heated. READ MORE

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  12. Tonys: Bette Midler, Alec Baldwin and Al Pacino Lead Starry Snubs List

    Tonys: Bette Midler, Alec Baldwin and Al Pacino Lead Starry Snubs List

    9:09 am PDT 4/30/2013
    • Jordan Zakarin
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    Hollywood descended on Broadway this year, but many big names were left empty-handed on Tuesday. READ MORE

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  13. Tonys: Tom Hanks Gets Nomination for 'Lucky Guy'

    Tonys: Tom Hanks Gets Nomination for 'Lucky Guy'

    5:37 am PDT 4/30/2013
    • Erin Carlson
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    UPDATED: The Oscar-winning star earns his first Tony nod for his leading role in Nora Ephron's play; "Kinky Boots" dominates the musical category with 13 nominations. READ MORE

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  14. The Rascals Follow Broadway With U.S. Tour

    The Rascals Follow Broadway With U.S. Tour

    4:13 pm PDT 4/29/2013
    • David Rooney
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    The concert/bio-musical hybrid reuniting the popular 1960s American blue-eyed soul band will kick off its road trip May 24 in Hollywood, Fla. READ MORE

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  15. Author-Activist Larry Kramer to Receive Tony Award Honors

    Author-Activist Larry Kramer to Receive Tony Award Honors

    3:47 pm PDT 4/29/2013
    • David Rooney
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    The playwright behind the classic AIDS crisis drama "The Normal Heart" will be the fourth recipient of the Isabelle Stevenson Award, recognizing a member of the theater community for his or her humanitarian efforts. READ MORE

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  16. Blythe Danner, Sarah Jessica Parker to Star in Amanda Peet's Playwriting Debut

    Blythe Danner, Sarah Jessica Parker to Star in Amanda Peet's Playwriting Debut

    1:21 pm PDT 4/29/2013
    • David Rooney
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    Titled "The Commons of Pensacola," the Manhattan Theatre Club off-Broadway presentation will begin performances in October, directed by Lynne Meadow. READ MORE

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  17. Jennifer Westfeldt Returns to New York Stage

    Jennifer Westfeldt Returns to New York Stage

    12:21 pm PDT 4/29/2013
    • David Rooney
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    The Tony-nominated actress will star as a brilliant adventurer seeking acceptance into an exclusive British old-boys' circle in Nell Benjamin's play "The Explorers Club." READ MORE

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  18. 'Rocky' Musical Headed to Broadway

    'Rocky' Musical Headed to Broadway

    4:28 pm PDT 4/28/2013
    • David Rooney
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    Presented by Stage Entertainment USA and Sylvester Stallone, the show will begin performances at the Winter Garden Theatre in February. READ MORE

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  19. Olivier Awards: 'Curious Incident of the Dog' Ties Record With Seven Wins

    Olivier Awards: 'Curious Incident of the Dog' Ties Record With Seven Wins

    2:09 pm PDT 4/28/2013
    • Georg Szalai
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    The production won seven British Tony awards, including for best new play, equaling the number of honors earned last year by "Matilda." READ MORE

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  20. Helen Mirren Named Best Actress at Olivier Awards

    Helen Mirren Named Best Actress at Olivier Awards

    12:45 pm PDT 4/28/2013
    • Jill Lawless, Associated Press
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    "The Audience" star joked that it was the queen who deserved an award, "for the most consistent and committed performance of the 20th century, and probably the 21st century." READ MORE

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