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Arts Jul 29

‘Maybe Happy Ending’ actor and composer on the musical that’s captivating Broadway

By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Simon Epstein, Sam Weber

Arts May 01

Death Becomes Her Photo Call
‘Buena Vista Social Club,’ ‘Death Becomes Her’ and ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ tie for most Tony noms

“Buena Vista Social Club,” which takes its inspiration from Wim Wenders’ 1999 Oscar-nominated documentary on the making of the album “Buena Vista Social Club,” will face off for best musical crown with “Death Becomes Her,” based on the 1992 cult…

By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press

Arts Oct 17

FILE PHOTO: Actress Gaynor, star of the 1958 film "South Pacific", poses as she arrives at the opening night gala of the T...
Mitzi Gaynor, among the last surviving stars of Hollywood’s musical golden age, dies at 93

With an entertainment career that spanned eight decades across film, television and the stage, Mitzi Gaynor is best remembered for her turn in the 1958 film “South Pacific.”…

By Kaitlyn Huamani, Bob Thomas, Associated Press

Arts Jun 12

76th Annual Tony Awards in New York City
76th Tony Awards makes inclusive history, puts on razzle-dazzle in new venue

The intimate, funny-sad musical “Kimberly Akimbo” nudged aside splashier rivals on Sunday to win the musical crown at the Tony Awards on a night when Broadway flexed its creative muscle amid the Hollywood writers’ strike and made history with laurels for nonbinary actors J.

By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press

Arts Nov 26

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Remembering the life and legacy of Stephen Sondheim, a giant in musical theater

One of the greats of Broadway musicals, Stephen Sondheim, died Friday at his home at the age of 91. He was a six-time Tony Award winner renowned for his words and music, starting in the 1950s. Ben Brantley, former co-chief…

Sep 24

How Irving Berlin’s blue skies turned to blue days

By Dr. Howard Markel

Irving Berlin has no place in American music; he is American music,” legendary composer Jerome Kern once wrote. Yet for his final 25 years, Berlin led a rather reclusive existence.

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Apr 17

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‘A smile so bright’ as this Broadway cast gathers for digital performance

In the midst of overwhelming sadness and suffering, we wanted to end the week on a high note. It’s brought to us from the Tony Award-winning cast of “Ain’t Too Proud,” the Broadway show about The Temptations. They recently got…

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Feb 04

‘Hamilton,’ with its original cast, coming to a film screen near you

By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press

The groundbreaking, biographical hip-hop show about the life of Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton won 11 Tony Awards and made numerous tours.

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Jul 31

Hal Prince, towering Broadway director and producer, dead at 91

By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press

Harold Prince, a Broadway director and producer who pushed the boundaries of musical theater with such groundbreaking shows as "The Phantom of the Opera," ''Cabaret," ''Company" and "Sweeney Todd" and won a staggering 21 Tony Awards, has died. Prince was…

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Jan 26

‘Grease’ is 40 this year. Here are 6 more pop musicals to watch

By Alison Thoet

It’s been 40 years since Sandy told Danny that he “better shape up” in the 1978 movie “Grease,” based on the Tony award-winning Broadway show. Theater critic Ben Brantley recommends six musicals that followed in its wake.

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