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Broadway theater will be renamed after James Earl Jones

The Shubert Organization's Cort Theatre on Broadway will be renamed after James Earl Jones, fulfilling a promise by the theater giant to honor a Black artist in such a way

The Independent UK

Harvey Fierstein — warts, ego and all — in his juicy memoir 'I Was Better Last Night'

Harvey Fierstein was born, not made. Becoming a playwright and theatrical grandee took time. But as his scrumptious new memoir, "I Was Better Last Night," reveals, it was only a matter of time before this chubby Brooklyn boy with an itch for drag commandeered a stage.

Los Angeles Times

Ex-Danity Kane singer D. Woods to make Broadway debut in ‘for colored girls’ revival

NEW YORK — So, there is life after Danity Kane – and apparently, it’s on the Great White Way.

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Classic Ntozake Shange play to be reissued in book form

A classic play by the late Ntozake Shange is being reissued in book form in April to coincide with its Broadway revival by the director-choreographer Camille A

The Independent UK

'Wicked' welcomes a pioneering good witch, Brittney Johnson

While many people spent Valentine’s Day with the traditional flowers and chocolates, Brittney Johnson was making theater history

The Independent UK

Patti LuPone to miss ‘Company’ shows after catching COVID-19

NEW YORK — Patti LuPone won’t be lunching for the foreseeable future.

Tribune News Service

Review: Peter Dinklage earns your love in the snazzy (but not schnozzy) musical 'Cyrano'

Since "Cyrano de Bergerac" has always been about the superficial nature of appearances, there's something fitting about the exterior renovations that have given rise to Joe Wright's sweet, earnest and sometimes enchanting new "Cyrano." For starters, the movie is a full-blown musical: Its roots lie not only in Edmond Rostand's…

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Meghan Markle's Suits co-star says she made fun of him after seeing him naked

Patrick J Adams starred alongside Meghan Markle on Suits and is set to make his Broadway debut next month as he stars in Take Me Out

Daily Mirror

Inside a special Black History Month rite at 'The Lion King'

During February, a special ritual takes place backstage at “The Lion King” on Broadway

The Independent UK

Steve review – an ode to the lives and loves of Broadway fanatics

The staging and writing zing nicely as an ensemble cast convincingly struggle to hold on to their youth by sleeping around, sexting and experimenting with throupledom

The Guardian - UK

Ryan Reynolds hilariously trolls Hugh Jackman with a framed portrait on opening night of his Broadway show

‘Good luck with your little show. I’ll be watching,’ wrote the actor

The Independent UK

The Music Man review: Hugh Jackman dazzles in uneven Broadway show

The actor enthusiastically sings and dances through a big-budget version of the much-loved musical but the show around him isn’t always on his level

The Guardian - US

Review: Hugh Jackman steals 'The Music Man' on Broadway

Hugh Jackman is playing one of musical theater’s greatest con men on Broadway but he’s not fooling anyone: He’s the real deal, says Associated Press critic Mark Kennedy

The Independent UK

Life is (still) a Cabaret: revisiting Bob Fosse's groundbreaking film, 50 years on

In the 1970s, many critics and filmgoers had given up on the movie musical. While the mid-60s had seen the phenomenal successes of The Sound of Music, Mary Poppins and My Fair Lady, most subsequent attempts to adapt hit Broadway shows or develop new film musicals did not make back…

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Rebounding from pandemic, Pulitzer Prize-winner Lynn Nottage makes more history on and off Broadway

NEW YORK — It may be an understatement to say that Lynn Nottage has emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic on a high note.

The Independent UK

'The Music Man' hopes to lead Broadway out of winter woes

One of the first songs in “The Music Man” is ”(Ya Got) Trouble” and the latest Broadway revival has certainly faced its share

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Sheryl Lee Ralph on 'Abbott Elementary,' her marriage to Pa. lawmaker and the show's Philly cred

PHILADELPHIA — It was 20 years ago, Sheryl Lee Ralph recalled, when State Sen. Vincent Hughes gave the actor a gift in a not-quite robin's-egg blue box with a white bow that began their love story.

Los Angeles Times

Oprah Winfrey says of planned movie musical, 'This ain't your mama's "Color Purple"'

Oprah Winfrey is bringing her life-changing experiences from "The Color Purple" to a new generation.

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The Guardian - US

MJ the Musical review – mesmerizing parade of hits doesn’t look in the mirror

The new Broadway jukebox musical on the life and pop catalog of Michael Jackson is a romp that only glances at the elephant in the room

Chicago Sun-Times

Michael Jackson Broadway musical is some thriller, lots bad

It’s all very weird, a sloppy yet very calculated piece of image branding.

Evening Standard

Paris and Prince Jackson hit the red carpet for Broadway show MJ: The Musical

Paris Jackson and her brother Prince were at the opening night of MJ: The Musical, the Broadway show celebrating the career of their late father Michael Jackson.

Daily Mirror

Michael Jackson's children Paris, Prince and Blanket make rare red carpet appearance

Michael Jackson's children Paris, Prince and Blanket gave their seal of approval to MJ: The Musical which premiered on Broadway last night

Chronicle Live

Dallas legend Patrick Duffy heads to North East on first UK tour to star in Broadway thriller

Patrick Duffy - aka Bobby Ewing in long-running US hit series Dallas - will take to the stage in Darlington in March

The Guardian - UK

‘Brothers and sisters getting their groove on’: Melvin Van Peebles’ house-party musical

Known for his pioneering blaxploitation cinema, the late film director also created Don’t Play Us Cheap, a goofy but soul-stirring Broadway hit that should not be forgotten

The Guardian - UK

Anaïs Mitchell: Anaïs Mitchell review – walking out of Hades

After her Broadway success with Hadestown, the indie folk artist returns with a set of lowkey but polished melodic gems, boasting sharp lyrics and striking emotional gear-changes

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