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(l-r) George Clooney in "Good Night, and Good Luck," Jack W. Batman and Sidney J. Burgoyne, Sadie Sink in "John Proctor is the Villain."
(l-r) George Clooney in "Good Night, and Good Luck," Jack W. Batman and Sidney J. Burgoyne, Sadie Sink in "John Proctor is the Villain."
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Broadway producer Jack W. Batman dies at 81 after a record-breaking final season
Matthew Wexler Aug 11, 2025 0

Jack W. Batman, Broadway producer who helped bring George Clooney to stage and broke box office records with "Good Night,…

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Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp.
Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp.
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‘RENT’ stars Anthony Rapp & Adam Pascal reunite for final Broadway by the Boardwalk concert
Matthew Wexler Aug 11, 2025 0

Don't miss the final free concert of Hudson River Park's Broadway series featuring longtime friends and 'RENT' co-stars Anthony Rapp…

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Elizabeth McGovern in "Ava: The Secret Conversations."
Elizabeth McGovern in "Ava: The Secret Conversations."
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Elizabeth McGovern peels back the glamour in ‘Ava: The Secret Conversations’
Matthew Wexler Aug 7, 2025 0

Elizabeth McGovern transforms from Downton's refined countess into Hollywood's foul-mouthed femme fatale.

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Roundabout Theatre Company groundbreaking event at the Todd Haimes Theatre.
Roundabout Theatre Company groundbreaking event at the Todd Haimes Theatre.
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Broadway’s $24 million glow-up: What’s in store for Roundabout’s Todd Haimes Theatre?
Matthew Wexler Aug 6, 2025 0

While the feds slash arts funding, Roundabout raises $24M for the Todd Haimes Theatre renovation in time for a spring…

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Aurora Penepacker and the cast of Kokandy Productions' "Amélie."
Aurora Penepacker and the cast of Kokandy Productions' "Amélie."
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This underground Chicago theater just made ‘Amélie’ better than Broadway
Lauren Emily Whalen Aug 4, 2025 0

Kokandy's whimsical 'Amélie' starring Aurora Penepacker proves intimacy beats spectacle at Chopin Theatre through September 28.

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Adam Lambert
Adam Lambert
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Adam Lambert’s “Heaven on Their Minds” teaser has ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ fans praying for Broadway transfer
Matthew Wexler Aug 2, 2025 0

Adam Lambert and Andrew Lloyd Webber drop a stunning "Heaven on Their Minds" teaser for the Hollywood Bowl's "Jesus Christ…

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August 2025 regional theater composite: Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Signature, Theatre, Ogunquit Playhouse
August 2025 regional theater composite: Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Signature, Theatre, Ogunquit Playhouse
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5 regional theater productions worth the trip this August
Matthew Wexler Aug 1, 2025 0

Discover the best regional theater this August, from Broadway stars at Ogunquit Playhouse to a fresh take on Oscar Wilde…

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2026 Tony Award featured actor and actress nominees
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Fame is fleeting in Broadway’s ‘Celebrity Autobiography’
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