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Another Injury Rocks 'Spider-Man' Broadway Musical

NEW YORK -- Is this the curse of the Spider-Woman? T.V. Carpio, who stepped in to replace another actress injured in Broadway's "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark," has now herself been sidelined after an accident on stage. Producers of the $65 million musical said Tuesday that Carpio was hurt March 16 during a battle scene...

Troubled 'Spider-Man' Musical Reportedly Delayed Again

"Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" reportedly has been delayed yet again amid news that director Julie Taymor may be leaving the long-suffering musical. The New York Times said the show may not open until June. That would be the sixth delay for the production, currently supposed to begin March 15. "Spider-Man" spokesman...

Carol Channing's Latest Role: Lobbyist for Arts in Education

"Of all the things that have happened to me in my life and career, all the wonderful things, this ranks right up there." Three-time Tony Award winner Carol Channing is not talking about a Broadway role, a performance or an award. Rather, she's discussing the thrill she received Dec. 22 when she and her husband, Harry,...

'Spider-Man' Star Feels Safe if Show Goes on Tonight

The curtain may rise again tonight on Broadway's beleaguered "Spider-Man" musical, as the show's stars defend the injury-plagued production while other stage actors call it too dangerous. The matinee and evening performances of "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" were canceled Wednesday as new safety protocols were rehearsed....

'Spider-Man' Cancels Performances to Enact Strict Safety Measures

Broadway's ill-fated 'Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark' will indeed go dark Wednesday night in order to make its set safer after a performer in a Spider-Man costume plunged 30 feet on Monday night when a cable snapped during an aerial stunt -- the musical's fourth accident since October. An investigation into the fall...

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Playing the Playwright: A First Night in the West End

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06/01/12 Playing the Playwright: A First Night in the West End Source: The Huffington Post It's an odd mix, the life of a playwright.
05/31/12 âMothers Won't Be Crying Up In Heaven' Source: The Union Daily Times - Union SC Led by playwright/director Mary Owens, a group of players known as The Chosen Few will present an original gospel stage play entitled "Mothers Won't Be Crying Up In Heaven" at Pacolet Elementary School this Saturday, June 2, at 5 p.m. All proceeds from the play will go toward the Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church building fund.
05/31/12 June in the West End... Source: Meath Chronicle (Unison) Thinking of taking a trip to London this month?
05/31/12 A wicked good timeWicked > Wicked rounds out Broadway... Source: Reno News and Review - Reno NV Wicked is in town for the next couple of weeks, and it's a great way to close out Broadway Sacramento's all-around wicked good 2011-2012 season.
05/30/12 Edie Falco to star in Manhattan Theatre Club play Source: The Dispatch - Lexington NC The nonprofit Wednesday unveiled three new productions, including a Broadway return for Henrik Ibsen's "An Enemy of the People" with four-time Tony Award winner Gaines and Emmy winner Thomas.

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Broadway theatre, commonly called simply Broadway, refers to theatrical performances presented in one of the 40 professional theatres with 500 or more seats located in the Theatre District centered along Broadway, and in Lincoln Center, in Manhattan in New York City.

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