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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.
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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.
Theater News
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>.
Theater News
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.
Keith Randolph Smith as the Stage Manager in <em>Our Town</em>.
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Spanish and Creole Our Town Comes to Miami
Thornton Wilder's drama is directed by Michel Hausmann.
Tommaso Antico, Corey Greenan, Chris Stevens, and Jonny Wexler, stars of the <em>Jersey Boys</em> North American tour.
Theater News
Jersey Boys Announces North American Tour Casting and Upcoming Dates
The tour is directed by two-time Tony Award winner Des McAnuff.
Chita Rivera and Tommy Tune have announced 2017 and 2018 dates for their concert <em>Chita & Tune — Two For The Road</em>.
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Chita Rivera and Tommy Tune Announce Concert Dates
The pair of Broadway legends will be hitting the road in the fall.
Suzy Jane Hunt, Richard Clarkin, Marcel Jeannin, and Rick Miller in the New Victory production of <em>Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea</em>.
Theater News
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea to Close Asolo Rep's 2016-17 Season
The family-friendly production brings Jules Verne's classic story to life.
The cast of Beatsville, directed by Bill Berry, as Asolo Repertory Theatre.
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Max Crumm Stars in World Premiere of Beatsville
Bill Berry directs the show, a coproduction with 5th Avenue Theatre.