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Obamas' Broadway Saturday night out
The Swampby Mark Silva The Obamas headed to New York City to see a play tonight The first couple's Broadway date:: August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and Gone at the Belasco Theater on W. 44th Street, according to theater executives cited......Tags: White House, Theater, The New York Times, Barack Obama, General Motors Corp.
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Tony Awards: Obama's show places
The Swampby Mark Silva When veteran actor Roger Robinson accepted a Tony Award tonight for his peformance in the revival of August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and Gone , he made a point of acknowledging the Broadway show's star ticket-buyer: President......Tags: New York, Neil Patrick Harris, Radio City Music Hall, Theater, Music Industry
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Obamas' date night: Criticism lamented
The Swampby Mark Silva There's just one thing about being president that has really annoyed him, President Barack Obama says: The flak he caught for taking his wife to New York City for a Broadway play and dinner, a campaign promise......Tags: White House, Lifestyle and Leisure, The New York Times, Washington (U.S. state), Barack Obama
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Court Theatre to stage 'Jitney,' Moliere and more
Chicago's Court Theatre has announced its 2012-13 season. Bereft of new work or major reinterpretation, it seems notably less ambitious than in recent years, but will likely please those who like to see familiar, well-regarded titles. The season begins...Tags: James Joyce, Hermosa, Richard Wilbur, Hyde Park, David Hare
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Killer of Fountain Theatre's Ben Bradley faces sentencing
Culture MonsterThe killer of longtime Fountain Theatre producer-director Bennett Bradley has been convicted of second-degree murder. Jose Fructuoso, 27, faces a prison sentence of 16 years to life.... -
Angela Bassett's new Broadway gig causes reshuffling at Pasadena Playhouse
Culture MonsterAngela Bassett headed to Broadway in 'The Mountaintop'... -
President Obama to use 'Sister Act' for fundraiser
Culture MonsterIt's rumored Obama will show up for at least part of the performance of "Sister Act"... -
Seminole State College announces 2011-12 season
Orlando Theater BlogSeminole State College has announced its 2011-12 theater season, which includes the annual program in collaboration with Yow Dance, a holiday collaboration with Southern Winds Theatre, and the latest in the college's series of productions of August Wilson... -
UCF Conservatory Theatre announces 2011-12 season
Orlando Theater BlogHere are details on UCF Conservatory Theatre's upcoming season, which includes such big-name shows as “Ragtime,” “The Last Night of Ballyhoo” and “The Pajama Game.” VERONICA’S ROOM A young couple out on a date... -
Two August Wilson plays in upcoming season
Orlando Theater BlogTwo chances to see August Wilson works this season, at two colleges. Seminole State College, of course, has a tradition of presenting a play by August Wilson each year; this year’s offering is “The Piano Lesson.” Wilson wrote a cycle of... -
Fearless works from female directors Stacey Flaster and Rachel Rockwell
The Theater LoopNatalie Ford as Julie Jordan and Cooper David Grodin as Billy Bigelow in "Carousel" at Light Opera Works. “I ain't afraid of you,” says Julie Jordan in Rodgers and Hammerstein's “Carousel.” “I ain't afraid of anyone.” Despite many previous... -
Preview of the Fall Theater Season: If you're stranded in the '80s, or on a 'Big River' …
The Theater Loop"Rock of Ages" is coming Sept. 21 to the Bank of America Theatre, kicking off a national tour.• COMING IN ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT: Chris Jones will have a more serious guide to the fall theater season in the Sept. 12......
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