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Scott Thorson: How Liberace Protected His 'Big Secret' in the Homophobic '50s

Culture
 May 23, 2013 By Scott Thorson 7 hours ago

Guest blog: Dates with Mae West, Susan Hayward, Judy Garland and Sonja Henie helped Liberace cover up his preference for men, but it was a London lawsuit that cleared my ex in the public's eye

  

'The Big Knife' With Bobby Cannavale Ending Broadway Run

Culture
 May 20, 2013 By Brent Lang 3 days ago

Revival of Clifford Odets' drama to end after 29 preview performances and 56 regular performances

  

Beatles 'Let It Be' Musical Heading to Broadway

Culture
 May 8, 2013 By Brent Lang 2 weeks ago

Jukebox musical traces Fab Four's meteoric rise

  

Alec Baldwin Slams New York Times Critic Over 'Orphans' Coverage

Culture
 May 7, 2013 By Tim Kenneally 2 weeks ago

Baldwin likens the Times' Ben Brantley to an "odd, shriveled, bitter Dickensian clerk"

  

Cherry Jones Returning to New York Stage with 'When We Were Young and Unafraid'

Culture
 May 7, 2013 By Brent Lang 2 weeks ago

The new play is written by "House of Cards" screenwriter Sarah Treem

  

Alec Baldwin's Troubled 'Orphans' Ending Broadway Run Early

Culture
 May 6, 2013 By Brent Lang 2 weeks ago

The production was marred by conflicts between Baldwin and original star Shia LaBeouf

  

Billy Crudup Joins Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen in 'Waiting for Godot,' 'No Man's Land'

Culture
 May 6, 2013 By Brent Lang 2 weeks ago

Shuler Hensley to co-star

  

'Jekyll & Hyde' Ends 'Limited' Broadway Run 7 Weeks Early

Culture
 May 3, 2013 By Brent Lang 2 weeks ago

Revival starring will close May 12, after only 30 regular performances

  

Tony Nominees: The Complete List

Culture
 April 30, 2013 By Tim Molloy 3 weeks ago

From Tom Hanks to Cyndi Lauper, every 2013 nominee in every category

  

Tony Award Nominations for Tom Hanks, 'Lucky Guy,' But Many Hollywood Snubs

Culture
 April 30, 2013 By Tim Molloy 3 weeks ago

No nominations for Scarlett Johansson, Alec Baldwin, among others

  

Tom Hanks, Bette Midler Among Drama Desk Awards Nominees

Culture
 April 29, 2013 By Tim Kenneally 3 weeks ago

"The Flick," "Finks" and "Falling" among Oustanding Play nominees

  

'Rocky' Musical Heading to Broadway

Culture | Movies
 April 28, 2013 By Todd Cunningham 3 weeks ago

Producers target stage version of classic boxing movie for February 2014

  

Emma Stone in Talks for Broadway Debut in 'Cabaret' (Exclusive)

Culture | Movies
 April 26, 2013 By Brent Lang 3 weeks ago

"Easy A" star eyed for Sally Bowles

  

Bette Midler in 'I'll Eat You Last': What the Critics Think

Culture
 April 25, 2013 By Tony Maglio 4 weeks ago

Midler is receiving high praise for her performance as late Hollywood agent Sue Mengers

  

How Broadway's Big Hollywood Gambles Are Paying Off

Culture
 April 23, 2013 By Brent Lang 4 weeks ago

Bette Midler's "I'll Eat You Last," opening Wednesday, has been selling strongly in previews

  

Tom Hanks, Jake Gyllenhaal Nominated for Drama League Awards

Awards
 April 23, 2013 By Brent Lang 4 weeks ago

Bette Midler, Alec Baldwin and "Kinky Boots" are also among contenders

  

Bryan Cranston to Play President LBJ in 'All the Way'

Culture
 April 22, 2013 By Tim Kenneally 4 weeks ago

The "Breaking Bad" star Bryan Cranston will tackle the tumultuous Johnson presidency in new Robert Schenkkan play

  

What It's Like Here in Boston Right Now

Culture
 April 19, 2013 By Tim Molloy 4 weeks ago

Wrap TV Editor Tim Molloy describes scene on the ground: Boston is paralyzed, but we're sort of used to it

  

'Breakfast at Tiffany's' Closes Shop After a Month

Culture
 April 15, 2013 By Diane Garrett 5 weeks ago

"Game of Thrones" star Emilia Clarke and a cute cat weren't enough to save the Broadway adaptation

  

Led Zeppelin Digital-Book Author Neal Preston: 'It's Right Up the Vein' (Exclusive)

Culture | Music
 April 15, 2013 By Sharon Waxman 5 weeks ago

"Sound and Furty" photographer Neal Preston: "When you become invisible, that’s when you can capture the magic"

  

'Matilda' Gets Rave Reviews, Called Best Musical Since 'Lion King'

Culture
 April 12, 2013 By Brent Lang 5 weeks ago

"Matilda" may be the musical to beat at the Tony Awards

  

Mary-Louise Parker Returning to Broadway

Culture
 April 10, 2013 By Brent Lang 6 weeks ago

The "Weeds" star will appear in limited run of "The Snow Geese"

  

Director Julie Taymor Settles 'Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark' Suit

Culture
 April 10, 2013 By Brent Lang 6 weeks ago

Taymor had been seeking $1 million in damages after being fired from the production

  

'Hands on a Hardbody' to Close on Broadway

Culture
 April 9, 2013 By Brent Lang 6 weeks ago

Show will have played 28 preview performances and 28 regular shows

  

Bette Midler Broadway Play Off to Sizzling Start at Box Office

Culture
 April 8, 2013 By Brent Lang 6 weeks ago

"I'll Eat You Last" draws Liza Minnelli, Debbie Reynolds, James Franco, and Jeffrey Katzenberg to preview performances

  

Daniel Craig, Rachel Weisz Heading to Broadway in 'Betrayal'

Culture
 April 4, 2013 By Lisa Fung 6 weeks ago

Daniel Craig is returning to Broadway for the first time since 2009, while Rachel Weisz will be making her Broadway debut

  
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