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May 02

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‘Veep’ executive producer Frank Rich on a life in theater

Writer and producer Frank Rich has led a long and varied career in the arts, from serving as theater critic for The New York Times to his current role as executive producer for the hit HBO show “Veep,” now in…

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Feb 04

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At Washington’s Arena Stage, a dramatic interpretation of Vladimir Putin’s rise

By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport

A new play showing at the Arena Stage in Washington, D.C., chronicles the rise of a young Vladimir Putin to power in Russia after the fall of the Soviet Union. "Kleptocracy," written by Kenneth Lin, offers a glimpse into Putin’s…

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Aug 26

Neil Simon, comedy master and prolific playwright, dies at 91

By Corinne Segal

Neil Simon, whose comedic mastery dominated American stages for decades, died Sunday at 91 of complications from pneumonia, his family said in a statement.

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Dec 20

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In Broadway’s ‘The Band’s Visit,’ mistranslation leads to musical connection

By Jeffrey Brown

When the members of an Egyptian band arrive in an Israeli city for a performance, it's clear something is wrong -- they've gotten the name wrong and ended up in a sleepy desert town. That's the premise of a new…

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Nov 05

As non-binary actors become more visible, this website supports their work

By Corinne Segal

The Non-Binary Monologues Project, which began last month, is publishing monologues and audition materials for non-binary and trans actors.

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Jun 12

“Dear Evan Hansen” is the biggest winner at the 71st Tony Awards

By Dayana Morales Gomez

This year’s Tony Awards honored the best and brightest of plays and musicals on Broadway. "Dear Evan Hansen" and "Oslo" took home the awards for best new play and musical -- the most coveted prizes of the night, respectively.

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Jun 09

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Broadway’s ‘Oslo’ captures behind-the-scenes drama of painstaking diplomacy

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“Oslo,” a Tony-nominated Broadway drama, takes a deep look at the secret negotiations that went into the historic Middle East peace accords, and their relevance in today’s world. Using real characters and real events, the play imagines what went on…

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Jun 06

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Broadway hit ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ strikes an emotional chord with its fans

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“Dear Evan Hansen,” a surprise hit musical, is the story of an ordinary teen who all his life has felt invisible. But when a classmate commits suicide, Hansen is mistakenly seen as his one friend and becomes the center of…

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Sep 23

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A play that speaks to Ferguson’s tragedy and lets the audience speak back

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In the Greek tragedy “Antigone,” the title character is told that she cannot bury her brother, who has been killed. Echoes of the classical work rang out in 2014, when Michael Brown was shot by police and left dead in…

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Jul 10

Lin-Manuel Miranda takes his final bow on stage at ‘Hamilton’

By Omar Etman, Corinne Segal

Lin-Manuel Miranda, creator and star of acclaimed Broadway musical "Hamilton," performed in the show one last time on Saturday night.

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