http://www.newsvine.com/theaterNewsvine - theateren-usCopyright 2013Mon, 15 Apr 2013 23:02:33 +0000Sat, 25 May 2013 11:12:40 +0000http://www.newsvine.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/15/17766789-review-nathan-lane-shines-in-the-nancehttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/15/17766789-review-nathan-lane-shines-in-the-nanceentertainmentustheaternew-yorkreviewnathan-lanenancedouglas-carter-beanethe-nanceMon, 15 Apr 2013 23:01:37 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>This theater publicity image released by Lincoln Center Theater shows Nathan Lane in "The Nance," performing at the Lyceum Theatre in New York. (AP Photo/Lincoln Center Theater, Joan Marcus)</p><p>This theater publicity image released by Lincoln Center Theater shows, from left, Lewis J. Stadlen, Cady Huffman, Nathan Lane and Jonny Orsini in "The Nance," performing at the Lyceum Theatre in New York. (AP Photo/Lincoln Center Theater, Joan Marcus)</p><p>This theater publicity image released by Lincoln Center Theater shows Nathan Lane in "The Nance," performing at the Lyceum Theatre in New York. (AP Photo/Lincoln Center Theater, Joan Marcus)</p><p>This theater publicity image released by Lincoln Center Theater shows Jonny Orsini, left, and Nathan Lane in "The Nance," performing at the Lyceum Theatre in New York. (AP Photo/Lincoln Center Theater, Joan Marcus)</p><p>Marisol Valles Garcia, second from right, former police chief of the Mexican town Praxedis G. Guerrero, accompanied by playwright Paul Olmos, left, her sister Miriam Garcis, and her attorney Carlos Spector, right, gives a news conference in New York's La Mama Theater, Monday, April 15, 2013. The New York theater is presenting the drama "So Go the Ghosts of Mexico" which tells the history of the life of Garcia, a Mexican student who made ??headlines in 2010 by occupying the post of chief of police of the violent town of Praxedis G. Guerrero, near the Texas border. Valles currently applying for asylum in the US. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)</p><p>This theater publicity image released by Lincoln Center Theater shows Nathan Lane, left, and Jonny Orsini in "The Nance," performing at the Lyceum Theatre in New York. (AP Photo/Lincoln Center Theater, Joan Marcus)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/15/17764207-broadways-breakfast-at-tiffanys-closes-sundayhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/15/17764207-broadways-breakfast-at-tiffanys-closes-sundayentertainmentustheaterbreakfast-at-tiffanyMon, 15 Apr 2013 18:21:39 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>This theater image released by The O+M Company shows Cory Michael Smith, left, and Emilia Clarke in a scene from "Breakfast at Tiffany's," performing at the Cort Theatre in New York. Producers of the latest stage adaptation of Truman Capote's classic 1958 story “Breakfast at Tiffany's” said Monday they will close the show after Sunday's matinee. It will have played 17 preview and 38 regular performances. (AP Photo/The O+M Company, Nathan Johnson Photography)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/14/17751181-review-motown-musical-big-on-songs-light-storyhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/14/17751181-review-motown-musical-big-on-songs-light-storyentertainmentustheaterreviewmotown-the-musicalsomebody-loves-you"Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:14:24 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>This theater image released by Boneau/Bryan-Brown shows, from left, Sydney Morton as Forence Ballard, Valisia LeKae as Diana Ross and Ariana DeBose as Mary Wilson of The Supremes in "Motown: The Musical," performing at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in New York. (AP Photo/Boneau/Bryan-Brown, Joan Marcus)</p><p>This theater image released by Boneau/Bryan-Brown shows, Saycon Sengbloh as Martha Reeves, center, in "Motown: The Musical," performing at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in New York. (AP Photo/Boneau/Bryan-Brown, Joan Marcus)</p><p>This theater image released by Boneau/Bryan-Brown shows Bryan Terrell Clark as Marvin Gaye in "Motown: The Musical," performing at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in New York. (AP Photo/Boneau/Bryan-Brown, Joan Marcus)</p><p>This theater image released by Boneau/Bryan-Brown shows Brandon Victor Dixon as Berry Gordy, left, and Valisia LeKae as Diana Ross in "Motown: The Musical," performing at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in New York. (AP Photo/Boneau/Bryan-Brown, Joan Marcus)</p><p>This theater image released by Boneau/Bryan-Brown shows, from left, Jesse Nager, Donald Webber, Jr., Julius Thomas III, Ephraim M. Sykes and Jawan M. Jackson portraying The Temptations in "Motown: The Musical," performing at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in New York. (AP Photo/Boneau/Bryan-Brown, Joan Marcus)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/14/17751082-review-the-call-is-a-touching-adoption-sagahttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/14/17751082-review-the-call-is-a-touching-adoption-sagaentertainmentustheaterreviewcallthe-calltanya-barfieldMon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:11 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>This theater image released byThe Publicity Office shows, from left, Kerry Butler (seated), Kelly AuCoin, Russell G. Jones, Crystal A. Dickinson and Eisa Davis, in a scene from “The Call,” a co-production by Playwrights Horizons and Primary Stages at Playwrights Horizons in New York. (AP Photo/The Publicity Office, Jeremy Daniel)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/12/17719691-fiona-shaw-plays-the-virgin-mary-with-no-agendahttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/12/17719691-fiona-shaw-plays-the-virgin-mary-with-no-agendaentertainmentustheatershawfiona-shawFri, 12 Apr 2013 13:00:08 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE - This June 21, 2011 file photo shows actress Fiona Shaw at the premiere for the fourth season of "True Blood" in Los Angeles. Shaw, perhaps best known for playing Harry Potter's aunt, portrays the mother of Christ in Irish writer Colm Toibin's world premiere stage adaptation of his novella "The Testament of Mary," a haunting, provocative work, at the Walter Kerr Theatre in New York. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, file)</p><p>This theater image released by Philip Rinaldi Publicity shows Fiona Shaw, perhaps best known for playing Harry Potter's aunt, portraying the mother of Christ in Irish writer Colm Toibin's world premiere stage adaptation of his novella "The Testament of Mary," at the Walter Kerr Theatre in New York. (AP Photo/Philip Rinaldi Publicity, Paul Kolnik)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/11/17710317-review-broadways-matilda-is-blast-of-nasty-funhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/11/17710317-review-broadways-matilda-is-blast-of-nasty-funentertainmentustheaternew-yorkreviewmusicalmatildathe-musicalFri, 12 Apr 2013 00:19:46 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>This theater publicity image released by Boneau/Bryan-Brown shows the cast of "Matilda The Musical," during a performance in New York. (AP Photo/Boneau/Bryan-Brown, Joan Marcus)</p><p>This theater publicity image released by Boneau/Bryan-Brown shows the cast of "Matilda The Musical," during a performance in New York. (AP Photo/Boneau/Bryan-Brown, Joan Marcus)</p><p>This theater publicity image released by Boneau/Bryan-Brown shows the cast of "Matilda The Musical," including Bertie Carvel, right, and Lauren Ward, left, during a performance in New York. (AP Photo/Boneau/Bryan-Brown, Joan Marcus)</p><p>This theater publicity image released by Boneau/Bryan-Brown shows the cast of "Matilda The Musical," including Bertie Carvel, standing center, during a performance in New York. (AP Photo/Boneau/Bryan-Brown, Joan Marcus)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/10/17703863-composer-frank-wildhorn-bridges-pop-and-broadwayhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/10/17703863-composer-frank-wildhorn-bridges-pop-and-broadwayentertainmentustheatersouth-floridawildhornfrank-wildhornThu, 11 Apr 2013 00:17:32 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>In this March 29, 2013 photo, composer Frank Wildhorn sits inside a theater in West Palm Beach, Fla. Wildhorn first found success as a pop and R&B songwriter, penning Whitney Houston's ballad "Where Do Broken Hearts Go.” He ruled Broadway in the late 1990s when he had three shows running simultaneously, a nearly four-year run for "Jekyll and Hyde," "The Scarlett Pimpernel" and "The Civil War," which all were nominated for Tony Awards. Now, Wildhorn's eighth Broadway show, a revamped revival of "Jekyll and Hyde," opens on April 18. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter)</p><p>In this March 29, 2013 photo, composer Frank Wildhorn sits inside a theater in West Palm Beach, Fla. Wildhorn first found success as a pop and R&B songwriter, penning Whitney Houston's ballad "Where Do Broken Hearts Go.” He ruled Broadway in the late 1990s when he had three shows running simultaneously, a nearly four-year run for "Jekyll and Hyde," "The Scarlett Pimpernel" and "The Civil War," which all were nominated for Tony Awards. Now, Wildhorn's eighth Broadway show, a revamped revival of "Jekyll and Hyde," opens on April 18. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter)</p><p>In this March 29, 2013 photo, composer Frank Wildhorn sits inside a theater in West Palm Beach, Fla. Wildhorn first found success as a pop and R&B songwriter, penning Whitney Houston's ballad "Where Do Broken Hearts Go.” He ruled Broadway in the late 1990s when he had three shows running simultaneously, a nearly four-year run for "Jekyll and Hyde," "The Scarlett Pimpernel" and "The Civil War," which all were nominated for Tony Awards. Now, Wildhorn's eighth Broadway show, a revamped revival of "Jekyll and Hyde," opens on April 18. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/10/17690654-mary-louise-parker-to-return-to-broadway-this-fallhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/10/17690654-mary-louise-parker-to-return-to-broadway-this-fallentertainmentustheaterparkermary-louise-parkerlouisesharr-whitesnow-geese"Wed, 10 Apr 2013 18:03:48 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE - This June 21, 2011 file photo shows actress Mary Louise Parker at the premiere of the feature film "A Better Life" in Los Angeles. Parker is coming back to Broadway in the world premiere of Sharr White's “The Snow Geese.” The Manhattan Theatre Club and MCC Theater said Wednesday, April 10, 2013, that previews will begin Oct. 1 and the play will open Oct. 24 at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Daniel Sullivan will direct. (AP Photo/Dan Steinberg, file)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/10/17690527-harry-potter-play-parody-plans-to-return-to-nychttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/10/17690527-harry-potter-play-parody-plans-to-return-to-nycentertainmentustheaterharry-potterpotternew-york-citypotted-potterWed, 10 Apr 2013 17:53:34 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>This undated theater image released by David Gersten & Associates, Jefferson Turner, left, and Daniel Clarkson are shown during a performance of "Potted Potter," in New York. Producers said Wednesday, April 10, 2013, the off-Broadway's Little Shubert Theatre will once again house the 70-minute parody of the entire book series starting May 30. It will leave Sept. 1. (AP Photo/David Gersten & Associates, Carol Rosegg)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/10/17688780-settlement-removes-cloud-from-spider-man-musicalhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/10/17688780-settlement-removes-cloud-from-spider-man-musicalentertainmentustheaterlawsuitjulie-taymortaymorturn-offWed, 10 Apr 2013 15:11:14 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE - In this June 14, 2011 file photo, Julie Taymor arrives at the opening night performance of the Broadway musical "Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark" in New York. A settlement has been reached between the producers of “Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark” and its fired director, Julie Taymor. Both sides on Wednesday, April 10, 2013, said in a statement that: “All claims between all of the parties in the litigation have been resolved.” Taymor filed a lawsuit in November 2011, saying her copyrighted written works were violated when she was fired last year and the musical's script was rewritten after the $75 million production had trouble getting past previews. (AP Photo/Charles Sykes, file)</p><p>FILE - In this June 14, 2011 file photo, Julie Taymor arrives at the opening night performance of the Broadway musical "Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark" in New York. A settlement has been reached between the producers of “Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark” and its fired director, Julie Taymor. Both sides on Wednesday, April 10, 2013, said in a statement that: “All claims between all of the parties in the litigation have been resolved.” Taymor filed a lawsuit in November 2011, saying her copyrighted written works were violated when she was fired last year and the musical's script was rewritten after the $75 million production had trouble getting past previews. (AP Photo/Charles Sykes, file)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/08/17670491-deborah-cox-loves-the-beginning-of-a-new-chapterhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/08/17670491-deborah-cox-loves-the-beginning-of-a-new-chapterentertainmentustheatercoxdeborah-coxTue, 9 Apr 2013 00:54:35 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>In this Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012 photo, cast member Deborah Cox poses during the party for the opening night performance of "Jekyll & Hyde" The Musical at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, in La Mirada, Calif. Cox loves the "beginning of a new chapter" as she brings "Jekyll and Hyde" to Broadway. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Invision/AP)</p><p>In this Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012 photo, cast member Deborah Cox poses during the party for the opening night performance of "Jekyll & Hyde" The Musical at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, in La Mirada, Calif. Cox loves the "beginning of a new chapter" as she brings "Jekyll and Hyde" to Broadway. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Invision/AP)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/08/17660543-broadways-hands-on-a-hardbody-to-closehttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/08/17660543-broadways-hands-on-a-hardbody-to-closeentertainmentustheateron-ahands-on-a-hardbodyMon, 8 Apr 2013 23:43:46 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE - This file theater image released by The Hartman Group shows the cast during a performance of "Hands on a Hard Body," at the Brooks Atkinson Theater in New York and featuring songs co-written by Phish frontman Trey Anastasio. Producers said Monday, April 8, 2013 that “Hands on a Hardbody,” based on a 1997 documentary, will close Saturday after playing less than 60 total performances. (AP Photo/The Hartman Group, Chad Batka, File)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/04/17615070-craig-weisz-to-star-in-betrayal-on-broadwayhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/04/17615070-craig-weisz-to-star-in-betrayal-on-broadwayustheaterdaniel-craigcraigtimes-squareus-newsharold-pinterrachel-weiszweiszFri, 5 Apr 2013 00:23:36 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE - In this Jan. 13, 2013 file photo, Daniel Craig, left, and Rachel Weisz arrive at the 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. Craig and Weisz are to play an adulterous stage couple in a Broadway production of Harold Pinter's "Betrayal." Broadway veteran Mike Nichols will direct the production, which previews from Oct. 1 and opens Nov. 3 at New York's Barrymore Theatre. The announcement was made Friday, April 5, 2013. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/04/17604962-review-sweet-kinky-boots-an-ode-to-love-shoeshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/04/17604962-review-sweet-kinky-boots-an-ode-to-love-shoesentertainmentustheaterreviewbootskinky-bootson-broadwayThu, 4 Apr 2013 23:29:58 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>This theater image released by The O+M Company shows Billy Porter during a performance of "Kinky Boots." (AP Photo/The O+M Company, Matthew Murphy)</p><p>This theater image released by The O+M Company shows the cast during a performance of the musical "Kinky Boots." (AP Photo/The O+M Company, Matthew Murphy)</p><p>This theater image released by The O+M Company shows, from left, Stark Sands, Annaleigh Ashford,and Billy Porter during a performance of "Kinky Boots." (AP Photo/The O+M Company, Matthew Murphy)</p><p>This theater image released by The O+M Company shows Annaleigh Ashford during a performance of "Kinky Boots." (AP Photo/The O+M Company, Matthew Murphy)</p><p>This theater image released by The O+M Company shows Stark Sands during a performance of "Kinky Boots." (AP Photo/The O+M Company, Matthew Murphy)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/04/17601434-abandoned-nigeria-national-theater-eyed-in-renewalhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/04/17601434-abandoned-nigeria-national-theater-eyed-in-renewaltheaternigerianational-theatrewest-africanworld-newsafThu, 4 Apr 2013 16:50:21 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>A couple walk near Nigeria's National Theatre in Lagos, Nigeria, on Wednesday, April 3, 2013. Nigeria’s iconic National Theatre, long in disrepair, is now at the center of a massive redevelopment plan that could be worth millions of dollars. Nigeria’s federal government has plans to use money leasing the swampy land in Lagos around the theater to private investors so they can build a mall, a five-star hotel and other amenities. However, some have doubts that the project will actually raise money for the theater. Meanwhile, the plans have already likely encouraged local officials to demolish the homes of slum dwellers living around the theater. (AP Photo/Sunday Alamba)</p><p>The National Theatre is seen in Lagos, Nigeria, on Wednesday, April 3, 2013. Nigeria’s iconic National Theatre, long in disrepair, is now at the center of a massive redevelopment plan that could be worth millions of dollars. Nigeria’s federal government has plans to use money leasing the swampy land in Lagos around the theater to private investors so they can build a mall, a five-star hotel and other amenities. However, some have doubts that the project will actually raise money for the theater. Meanwhile, the plans have already likely encouraged local officials to demolish the homes of slum dwellers living around the theater. (AP Photo/Sunday Alamba)</p><p>The National Theatre and its undeveloped lands are seen in Lagos, Nigeria, on Wednesday, April 3, 2013. in Lagos, Nigeria, on Wednesday, April 3, 2013. Nigeria’s iconic National Theatre, long in disrepair, is now at the center of a massive redevelopment plan that could be worth millions of dollars. Nigeria’s federal government has plans to use money leasing the swampy land in Lagos around the theater to private investors so they can build a mall, a five-star hotel and other amenities. However, some have doubts that the project will actually raise money for the theater. Meanwhile, the plans have already likely encouraged local officials to demolish the homes of slum dwellers living around the theater. (AP Photo/Sunday Alamba)</p><p>A worker stands in the abandoned bowl theater of Nigeria's National Theatre in Lagos, Nigeria, on Thursday, April 4, 2013. Nigeria’s iconic National Theatre, long in disrepair, is now at the center of a massive redevelopment plan that could be worth millions of dollars. Nigeria’s federal government has plans to use money leasing the swampy land in Lagos around the theater to private investors so they can build a mall, a five-star hotel and other amenities. However, some have doubts that the project will actually raise money for the theater. Meanwhile, the plans have already likely encouraged local officials to demolish the homes of slum dwellers living around the theater. (AP Photo/Jon Gambrell)</p><p>A worker sits in the abandoned bowl theater of Nigeria's National Theatre in Lagos, Nigeria, on Thursday, April 4, 2013. Nigeria’s iconic National Theatre, long in disrepair, is now at the center of a massive redevelopment plan that could be worth millions of dollars. Nigeria’s federal government has plans to use money leasing the swampy land in Lagos around the theater to private investors so they can build a mall, a five-star hotel and other amenities. However, some have doubts that the project will actually raise money for the theater. Meanwhile, the plans have already likely encouraged local officials to demolish the homes of slum dwellers living around the theater. (AP Photo/Jon Gambrell)</p><p>A worker stands in the abandoned auditorium of Nigeria's National Theatre in Lagos, Nigeria, on Thursday, April 4, 2013. Nigeria’s iconic National Theatre, long in disrepair, is now at the center of a massive redevelopment plan that could be worth millions of dollars. Nigeria’s federal government has plans to use money leasing the swampy land in Lagos around the theater to private investors so they can build a mall, a five-star hotel and other amenities. However, some have doubts that the project will actually raise money for the theater. Meanwhile, the plans have already likely encouraged local officials to demolish the homes of slum dwellers living around the theater. (AP Photo/Jon Gambrell)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/03/17590146-michael-urie-superb-in-charming-buyer-cellarhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/03/17590146-michael-urie-superb-in-charming-buyer-cellarentertainmentustheaterreviewbuyer-cellarThu, 4 Apr 2013 00:03:18 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>This theater image released by Richard Kornberg & Associates shows Michael Urie during a performance of "Buyer & Cellar," in New York. (AP Photo/Richard Kornberg & Associates, Sandra Coudert)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/03/17586436-elaine-stritch-movingly-says-goodbye-to-new-yorkhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/03/17586436-elaine-stritch-movingly-says-goodbye-to-new-yorkentertainmentustheatergoodbyeelaine-stritchstritchailing-broadwayWed, 3 Apr 2013 16:14:56 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>This April 2, 2013 image released by the O+M Company shows Elaine Stritch performing her final engagement at the Cafe Carlyle in New York with Rob Bowman at the piano. Stritch kicked off a final series of concerts to bid farewell to New York on Tuesday, refusing to be maudlin and instead weaving her typical brand of sass and feistiness. Stritch plans to retire to Birmingham, Mich. a suburb of Detroit, after seven decades in New York City. She ends her five-show farewell on Saturday. (AP Photo/The O+M Company, Walter McBride)</p><p>This April 2, 2013 image released by the O+M Company shows Elaine Stritch performing her final engagement at the Cafe Carlyle in New York with Rob Bowman at the piano. Stritch kicked off a final series of concerts to bid farewell to New York on Tuesday, refusing to be maudlin and instead weaving her typical brand of sass and feistiness. Stritch plans to retire to Birmingham, Mich. a suburb of Detroit, after seven decades in New York City. She ends her five-show farewell on Saturday.(AP Photo/The O+M Company, Walter McBride)</p><p>This April 2, 2013 image released by the O+M Company shows Elaine Stritch performing her final engagement at the Cafe Carlyle in New York. Stritch kicked off a final series of concerts to bid farewell to New York on Tuesday, refusing to be maudlin and instead weaving her typical brand of sass and feistiness. Stritch plans to retire to Birmingham, Mich. a suburb of Detroit, after seven decades in New York City. She ends her five-show farewell on Saturday.(AP Photo/The O+M Company, Walter McBride)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/02/17584208-bobby-cannavale-looks-back-at-being-invisiblehttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/02/17584208-bobby-cannavale-looks-back-at-being-invisibleentertainmentustheaterbobby-cannavalecannavaleWed, 3 Apr 2013 00:41:57 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE - In this March 15, 2012 file photo, actor Bobby Cannavale attends the opening night performance of the Broadway revival of Arthur Miller's "Death of A Salesman" in New York. Before the Tony Award nominee became known for his stage work and roles on "Nurse Jackie" and "Boardwalk Empire," Cannavale was a reader for the Roundabout Theatre Company in the late 1990s &#8212; a low-level guy who runs lines opposite actors auditioning for roles. (AP Photo/Charles Sykes, file)</p><p>This April 1, 2013 photo shows actor Bobby Cannavale at the opening night for "Lucky Guy," in New York. Before the Tony Award nominee became known for his stage work and roles on "Nurse Jackie" and "Boardwalk Empire," Cannavale was a reader for the Roundabout Theatre Company in the late 1990s &#8212; a low-level guy who runs lines opposite actors auditioning for roles. (Photo by Dario Cantatore/Invision/AP)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/02/17574398-review-last-five-years-gets-a-poignant-revivalhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/02/17574398-review-last-five-years-gets-a-poignant-revivalentertainmentustheaterreviewthe-last-five-yearsWed, 3 Apr 2013 00:02:21 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>This theater image released by The Hartman group shows Adam Kantor, left, and Betsy Wolfe during a performance of "The Last Five Years," in New York. (AP Photo/The Hartman Group, Joan Marcus)</p><p>This theater image released by The Hartman group shows Adam Kantor, right, and Betsy Wolfe during a performance of "The Last Five Years," in New York. (AP Photo/The Hartman Group, Joan Marcus)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/02/17573107-fifty-shades-musical-is-hornball-heavenhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/02/17573107-fifty-shades-musical-is-hornball-heavenentertainmentustheatermusicalfifty-shadesactors-temple-theatreTue, 2 Apr 2013 21:16:35 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>This theater publicity image released by David Gersten & Associates shows Matthew Brian Bagley, left, and Laurie Elizabeth Gardner during a performance of "Cuff Me: The Fifty Shades of Grey (Unauthorized) Musical Parody," in New York. (AP Photo/David Gersten & Associates, Carol Rosegg)</p><p>This theater publicity image released by David Gersten & Associates shows clockwise from top left, Alex Gonzalez, Matthew Brian Bagley, Tina Jensen and Laurie Elizabeth Gardner during a performance of "Cuff Me: The Fifty Shades of Grey (Unauthorized) Musical Parody," in New York. (AP Photo/David Gersten & Associates, Carol Rosegg)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/01/17558159-review-tom-hanks-shines-in-messy-lucky-guyhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/01/17558159-review-tom-hanks-shines-in-messy-lucky-guyentertainmentustheaternew-yorkreviewguynora-ephronlucky-guyTue, 2 Apr 2013 00:00:42 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>This theater image released by Boneau/Bryan-Brown shows Tom Hanks as tabloid columnist Mike McAlary, left, and Courtney B. Vance as editor Hap Hairston during a performance of "Lucky Guy," playing at the Broadhurst Theatre in New York. (AP Photo/Boneau/Bryan-Brown, Joan Marcus)</p><p>This theater image released by Boneau/Bryan-Brown shows Tom Hanks as tabloid columnist Mike McAlary during a performance of "Lucky Guy," playing at the Broadhurst Theatre in New York. (AP Photo/Boneau/Bryan-Brown, Joan Marcus)</p><p>This theater image released by Boneau/Bryan-Brown shows Peter Gerety as editor John Cotter, left, and Tom Hanks as tabloid columnist Mike McAlary during a performance of "Lucky Guy," playing at the Broadhurst Theatre in New York. (AP Photo/Boneau/Bryan-Brown, Joan Marcus)</p><p>This theater image released by Boneau/Bryan-Brown shows Tom Hanks as tabloid columnist Mike McAlary, center left, during a performance of "Lucky Guy," playing at the Broadhurst Theatre in New York. (AP Photo/Boneau/Bryan-Brown, Joan Marcus)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/01/17554668-andrew-lippa-to-unveil-new-harvey-milk-songshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/01/17554668-andrew-lippa-to-unveil-new-harvey-milk-songsentertainmentustheatermilksan-franciscopieceharvey-milkconcert-piecetony-award-nominee-andrew-lippaMon, 1 Apr 2013 17:13:51 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE - This file photo from April 1977 shows San Francisco Supervisor Harvey Milk in the mayor's office during the signing of the city's gay rights bill in San Francisco. A new concert piece about slain gay rights leader Harvey Milk by Tony Award-nominee Andrew Lippa will have its world premiere in June in San Francisco. Producers said Monday, April 1, 2013, that “I Am Harvey Milk” &#8212; part choral, part theater &#8212; will be performed June 27-28 as part of the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus 35th Anniversary Celebration concert. (AP Photo/file)</p><p>FILE - This March 10, 2010 file photo shows composer Andrew Lippa in New York. A new concert piece about slain gay rights leader Harvey Milk by Tony Award-nominee Andrew Lippa will have its world premiere in June in San Francisco. Producers said Monday, April 1, 2013, that “I Am Harvey Milk” &#8212; part choral, part theater &#8212; will be performed June 27-28 as part of the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus 35th Anniversary Celebration concert. Lipa, who wrote the music and lyrics for Broadway’s “The Addams Family” and the upcoming “Big Fish,” will play Milk. The 300-member chorus will be joined by Tony-winner Laura Benanti. (AP Photo/Jeff Christensen, file)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/01/17553050-bloom-rashad-in-broadways-romeo-and-juliethttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/01/17553050-bloom-rashad-in-broadways-romeo-and-julietentertainmentustheaterwilliam-shakespeareorlando-bloomjulietromeo-and-julietcondola-rashadMon, 1 Apr 2013 14:42:31 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE - In this Feb. 24, 2013 file photo, actor Orlando Bloom arrives at the 2013 Vanity Fair Oscars Viewing and After Party at the Sunset Plaza Hotel in West Hollywood, Calif. Bloom and Condola Rashad will star in a modern take on William Shakespeare's “Romeo and Juliet” on Broadway this fall. Producers said Monday, April 1, 2013, that previews at the Richard Rodgers Theatre begin Aug. 24, with an opening night set for Sept. 19. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)</p><p>FILE - This Oct. 3, 2012 file photo provided by Starpix shows actress Condola Rashad, right, and her father, retired football player Ahmad Rashad, at the world premiere of her TV film "Steel Magnolias," at the 2012 New York Film Festival, at The Paris Theater in New York. Orlando Bloom and Condola Rashad will star in a modern take on William Shakespeare's “Romeo and Juliet” on Broadway this fall. Producers said Monday, April 1, 2013, that previews at the Richard Rodgers Theatre begin Aug. 24, with an opening night set for Sept. 19. (AP Photo/Starpix, Andrew Toth)</p><p>FILE - In this Feb. 24, 2013 file photo, actor Orlando Bloom arrives at the 2013 Vanity Fair Oscars Viewing and After Party at the Sunset Plaza Hotel in West Hollywood, Calif. Bloom and Condola Rashad will star in a modern take on William Shakespeare's “Romeo and Juliet” on Broadway this fall. Producers said Monday, April 1, 2013, that previews at the Richard Rodgers Theatre begin Aug. 24, with an opening night set for Sept. 19. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/28/17516283-songwriter-jason-robert-brown-revisits-tough-timeshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/28/17516283-songwriter-jason-robert-brown-revisits-tough-timesentertainmentustheaterbrownjason-robert-brownFri, 29 Mar 2013 00:58:26 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>This Wednesday, March 27, 2013 photo shows songwriter Jason Robert Brown at Second Stage Theatre, where a revival of his show "The Last Five Years" is playing, in New York. The song cycle debuted in New York in 2002 and, despite a short run, has become a staple in regional theaters and colleges. (AP Photo/Mark Kennedy)</p><p>This Wednesday, March 27, 2013 photo shows songwriter Jason Robert Brown at Second Stage Theatre, where a revival of his show "The Last Five Years" is playing, in New York. The song cycle debuted in New York in 2002 and, despite a short run, has become a staple in regional theaters and colleges. (AP Photo/Mark Kennedy)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/27/17500877-2-guys-have-a-ball-as-michael-jackson-on-broadwayhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/27/17500877-2-guys-have-a-ball-as-michael-jackson-on-broadwayentertainmentustheaterjacksonmichael-jacksonplayingThu, 28 Mar 2013 00:34:44 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>This March 25, 2013 photo shows actors Jibreel Mawry, left, and Raymond Luke Jr. posing outside the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in New York, where their show "Motown: The Musical," is playing. The two 12-year-olds are alternating taking on the roles of young Michael Jackson, young Stevie Wonder and a young Berry Gordy. (AP Photo/Mark Kennedy)</p><p>This March 25, 2013 photo shows actors Jibreel Mawry, left, and Raymond Luke Jr. posing outside the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in New York, where their show "Motown: The Musical," is playing. The two 12-year-olds are alternating taking on the roles of young Michael Jackson, young Stevie Wonder and a young Berry Gordy. (AP Photo/Mark Kennedy)</p><p>This March 25, 2013 photo shows actors Jibreel Mawry, left, and Raymond Luke Jr. posing outside the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in New York, where their show "Motown: The Musical," is playing. The two 12-year-olds are alternating taking on the roles of young Michael Jackson, young Stevie Wonder and a young Berry Gordy. (AP Photo/Mark Kennedy)</p>