Locavore Lobby Snacks Don't Wait for the Curtain by Erik Piepenburg

Some New York theaters have discovered that lobby concession stands can extend the life of their spaces beyond showtime and become places where patrons can sit before or after shows.

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ArtsBeat: Extensions for 'Sleep No More,' 'Born Bad' and 'Benefactors' by Erik Piepenburg

The three new productions in New York have announced extensions this spring.

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ArtsBeat: Curtain Down, Heads Up: Where Are the Voices? by Erik Piepenburg

Readers react to Charles Isherwood's take on a dearth of good musical theater voices.

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ArtsBeat: How to Take Home a Piece of Daniel Radcliffe (and Other Tales from Broadway Auction Season) by Erik Piepenburg

It's time where shows are auctioning off items to raise money for Broadway Cares.

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ArtsBeat: Behind the Poster: 'Master Class' by Erik Piepenburg

A look at the poster design for the coming Broadway revival of "Master Class," starring Tyne Daly as Maria Callas.

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ArtsBeat: Curtain Down, Heads Up: Squirming in the Seats by Erik Piepenburg

Readers respond to Ben Brantley's Theater Talkback column on disturbing shows.

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ArtsBeat: Curtain Down, Heads Up: Readers Review 'Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo' by Erik Piepenburg

Several readers criticized the show's script and the performance of Robin Williams.

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'Ghetto Klown,' 'Kin,' 'Good People,' 'Starcatcher' To Extend Their Runs by Erik Piepenburg

Several shows on an off Broadway announced extensions.

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ArtsBeat: 'Ghetto Klown,' 'Kin,' 'Good People,' 'Starcatcher' To Extend Their Runs by Erik Piepenburg

Several shows on an off Broadway announced extensions.

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ArtsBeat: Curtain Down, Heads Up: Readers Review 'Arcadia' by Erik Piepenburg

Readers had mixed reviews for the Broadway revival of Tom Stoppard's play, but almost everyone said it was hard to hear the actors.

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Stage Is Set. Ready for Your Part? by Erik Piepenburg

For its New York debut, the Punchdrunk troupe has transformed three warehouses in Chelsea for its unique brand of immersive theater.

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Stage Is Set. Ready for Your Part? by Erik Piepenburg

For its New York debut, the Punchdrunk troupe has transformed three warehouses in Chelsea for its unique brand of immersive theater.

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First Look at Broadway Bares XXI Posters by Erik Piepenburg

Fine bodies meet fine art in the posters for Broadway Bares, which raises money for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

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ArtsBeat: First Look at Broadway Bares XXI Posters by Erik Piepenburg

Fine bodies meet fine art in the posters for Broadway Bares, which raises money for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

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'Funny Girl' Revival Is Headed for Los Angeles by Erik Piepenburg

"Funny Girl" revival gets opening date in Los Angeles.

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ArtsBeat: 'Funny Girl' Revival Is Headed for Los Angeles by Erik Piepenburg

"Funny Girl" revival gets opening date in Los Angeles.

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Critics' Picks Video: 'Citizen Kane' by Erik Piepenburg

A.O. Scott examines the themes of power and isolation in Orson Welles's 1941 film about a newspaper baron.

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ArtsBeat: Curtain Down, Heads Up: Advice on How to Fix 'Spider-Man' by Erik Piepenburg

Readers were asked to offer thoughts on how to improve, overhaul, fix, reinvigorate or reboot this Broadway musical.

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Curtain Down, Heads Up: Advice on How to Fix 'Spider-Man' by Erik Piepenburg

Readers were asked to offer thoughts on how to improve, overhaul, fix, reinvigorate or reboot this Broadway musical.

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ArtsBeat: How Would You Save 'Spider-Man'? by Erik Piepenburg

What would you change about the show to make that happen? What needs to be added or subtracted from the score or the book? How would you redesign the sets and costumes? Or is the show bey…

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How Would You Save 'Spider-Man'? by Erik Piepenburg

What would you change about the show to make that happen? What needs to be added or subtracted from the score or the book? How would you redesign the sets and costumes? Or is the show bey…

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Comic With Short Fuse and Some Long Feuds by Erik Piepenburg

The comedian Kathy Griffin opens a run on Broadway this Friday.

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Curtain Down, Heads Up: Readers Review 'Good People' by Erik Piepenburg

A roundup of readers' reviews of David Lindsay-Abaire's new play starring Frances McDormand, now on Broadway at the Manhattan Theater Club.

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ArtsBeat: Curtain Down, Heads Up: Readers Review 'Good People' by Erik Piepenburg

A roundup of readers' reviews of David Lindsay-Abaire's new play starring Frances McDormand, now on Broadway at the Manhattan Theater Club.

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A Grand Stage for a Diva Plant by Erik Piepenburg

Broadway theater is the theme of the annual orchid show at the New York Botanical Garden.

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