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Irene Cara
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Irene Cara, Singer of "Flashdance...What a Feeling" and "Fame," Dies at 63
Cara won an Oscar, a Grammy, and a Golden Globe for "Flashdance."
The life of late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg will be chronicled in a new play by Rupert Holmes, <em>All Things Equal: The Life and Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsburg</em>.
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Rupert Holmes to Premiere Biographical Play About Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
The play will open at Bay Street Theater following a world premiere in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Shariffa Ali accepts the 2022 HMTA from Hermitage Artistic Director and CEO Andy Sandberg.
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Shariffa Ali Accepts 2022 Hermitage Major Theater Award
The award comes with a commission of $35,000 to create an original work.
Dwelvan David and Paul Alexander Nolan starred in the world premiere of <em>Knoxville</em> at Asolo Rep.
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New Ahrens and Flaherty Musical Knoxville to Release Cast Recording
The musical recently completed its world premiere at Asolo Repertory Theatre.
Jason Danieley will star as the Author in the world-premiere musical <em>Knoxville</em>.
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Jason Danieley to Star in World-Premiere Ahrens and Flaherty Musical Knoxville
Asolo Repertory Theatre will debut the new musical from the creators of Ragtime.
Sally Ann Howes in 1965
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Sally Ann Howes, Who Starred as Truly Scrumptious in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Has Died
The beloved theater, film, and television actor was 91.
Hermitage Major Theater Award winner Radha Blank
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Radha Blank Wins Inaugural Hermitage Major Theater Award
The stage and screen writer will receive a $35,000 commission to create an original work.
Nick Duckart and Britney Coleman in <em>Camelot</em>
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Concert Production of Camelot to Stream in April From Asolo Rep
The Lerner and Loewe musical stars Britney Coleman, Alex Joseph Grayson, and Nick Duckart.
Michael Urie, Ann Harada, Constance Shulman, and Colby Lewis in <em>Smithtown</em>
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Interview: Drew Larimore and Michael Urie Explore a Small-Town Tragedy in Smithtown
Urie and Larimore discuss social media and technology in an eerily prescient play.
Walt Disney World
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Walt Disney World Lays Off 700-Plus Equity Members From Theme Park Shows
The casts of productions like Finding Nemo and Beauty and the Beast have been let go.
A rendering of the Maltz Jupiter Theatre's renovations
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Florida's Maltz Jupiter Theater Announces $30 Million Expansion
The theater is aiming to create "Broadway-style" facilities.
Conceptual art for the new ride
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Disney Parks Will Re-Theme Splash Mountain After The Princess and the Frog
The beloved ride has operated since 1989.
Terrence McNally has died.
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Terrence McNally, Tony Award-Winning Playwright, Dies From Coronavirus Complications
McNally's career spanned more than 60 years across the world of entertainment.
Ed Asner will lead the national tour of Jeff Cohen’s <em>The Soap Myth</em>, directed by Pam Berlin.
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Emmy Winner Ed Asner to Lead National Tour of The Soap Myth
Tovah Feldshuh will join him in the multicity series of concert readings paying tribute to Yom HaShoah.
Merritt David Janes stars as Dewey in the national tour of <em>School of Rock</em>.
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School of Rock National Tour Welcomes New Child and Adult Cast Members
Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical is currently on the road across the country.
Cast members of the off-Broadway production of <em>School Girls; or, The African Mean Girls Play</em>: Abena Mensah-Bonsu, Joanna A. Jones, Mirirai Sithole, Latoya Edwards, Paige Gilbert, and MaameYaa Boafo.
Special Reports
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Hot-Button Tickets: What's Playing Out Nationally Might Also Be Playing at a Theater Near You
A liberated housewife, Rust Belt factory workers, and a lesbian cartoonist take the stage across America.
The cast of <em>Havana Music Hall</em> preview the new musical set to begin performances October 10.
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Havana Music Hall Previews Its World-Premiere Production
Maria Torres directs Richard Kagan and Carmen Pelaez's musical at the Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre.
<em>A Bronx Tale</em> has announced the full list of tour stops for the 2018-2019 season.
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A Bronx Tale Announces Cities for North American Tour
The complete list of tour stops will include performances in Dallas, Minneapolis, and more.
Matthew Morrison and Kali Clougherty high five after a performance of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow".
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Matthew Morrison, Christy Altomare Perform at Parkland Benefit
From Broadway With Love raised funds for victims of the Florida school shooting.
Janine Papin and Nadine Love will receive the 2018 Inspiring Teacher Award from the Jimmy Awards.
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Jimmy Awards Announce 2018 Inspiring Teacher Award Recipients
The honors will be presented at the annual Jimmys ceremony on June 25.
Matthew Morrison will be among many Broadway and television stars participating in a benefit concert for victims of the high school shooting in Parkland, Florida.
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Matthew Morrison, Christy Altomare, and More Set for Parkland Benefit Concert
A slew of Broadway stars will participate in From Broadway With Love: A Benefit Concert for Parkland, USA, to raise funds for victims of the Florida school shooting.
A scene from <em>A Bronx Tale</em>.
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A Bronx Tale Will Hit the Road on Tour Across the Country
The Broadway musical announces its touring plans for the 2018-19 season.
Steve Elmore has died at the age of 84.
Theater News
Steve Elmore, Original Cast Member of Company, Dies at 84
Elmore also appeared off-Broadway in Dames at Sea.
Kristen Coury is the founder and producing artistic director of Gulfshore Playhouse.
Theater News
Gulfshore Playhouse Acquires Land for New Theatrical Complex in Naples, Florida
The theater is commencing architectural planning.