A Move, and Early Bird Specials, for 'Rock of Ages' by Erik Piepenburg

When "Rock of Ages" moves to the Helen Hayes Theater in March, it will offer an unusual discount ticket program.

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Kathy Griffin Coming to Broadway by Erik Piepenburg

The salty comedian will make her Broadway debut in a new one-woman show, "Kathy Griffin Wants a Tony."

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'West Side Story' to Close Jan. 2 by Erik Piepenburg

The Broadway revival of "West Side Story" will close on Jan. 2.

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ArtsBeat: Curtain Down, Heads Up: Readers Respond to 'Small Fire,' 'Dracula' and Streisand by Erik Piepenburg

A snapshot of readers' responses to new and noteworthy shows, events, and people in the theater world.

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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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Curtain Down, Heads Up: ‘Compulsion’ and ‘Diary of a Madman’ by Erik Piepenburg

Readers were wildly split over two recently-opened shows: Rinne Groff’s play “Compulsion,” starring Mandy Patinkin, and a new adaptation of Gogol’s “Diary of a …

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A Room With a Broadway View by Erik Piepenburg

Steve Kenny on an apartment with a view of the Al Hirschfeld Theater.

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Curtain Down, Heads Up: Readers Respond to 'Other Desert Cities' and 'Earnest' by Erik Piepenburg

A roundup of readers' reviews of Jon Robin Baitz's new play "Other Desert Cities" and the Roundabout's revival of "The Importance of Being Earnest" by Oscar Wilde.

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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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ArtsBeat: Hammerstein History in Photos by Erik Piepenburg

Oscar Andrew Hammerstein talks about his new biography of the Hammerstein family.

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Curtain Down, Heads Up: 'Compulsion' and 'Diary of a Madman' by Erik Piepenburg

A roundup of readers reviews of new shows at the Public Theater and the Brooklyn Academy of Music.

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Wilson Jermaine Heredia Returns to Broadway in 'La Cage' by Erik Piepenburg

Wilson Jermaine Heredia will replace Robin de Jesús in the role of the sassy housekeeper Jacob.

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Inspired by Mario and Bob the Builder, Writers Offer 'The Wii Plays' by Erik Piepenburg

Starting tonight at Ars Nova, the non-profit theater in Hell's Kitchen, worlds both real and virtual will mingle on stage in "The Wii Plays," an evening of short works and live music inspire…

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Hammerstein History in Photos by Erik Piepenburg

Oscar Andrew Hammerstein talks about his new biography of the Hammerstein family.

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Victoria Clark Joins 'Sister Act' on Broadway by Erik Piepenburg

Ms. Clark, a Tony Award winner for "The Light in the Piazza," will play the role of the Mother Superior.

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Casting Announced for Kushner Play by Erik Piepenburg

Michael Cristofer, Linda Emond, Michael Esper and Stephen Spinella will reprise their roles from the production at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis.

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Ebb Foundation Donates $1 Million to Broadway Cares by Erik Piepenburg

The gift of $1 million is the largest donation in the organization's history.

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ArtsBeat: Five Questions About a List About Movies About Theater by Erik Piepenburg

Two new lists compile movie titles that every theater-lover should know about.

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ArtsBeat: In Praise of a Bernstein Flop And Other Answers to Your Musicals Questions by Erik Piepenburg

Larry Stempel, author of a new book about the history of Broadway musicals, answered readers questions about lyric writing, his favorite guilty pleasure and other topics.

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Helping Gay Actors Find Themselves Onstage by Erik Piepenburg

A class called Act Out offers both support and training for gay actors.

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Illustrating the Moxie of Broadway by Erik Piepenburg

Four artists who document Broadway talk about how they see their work.

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Kenny Leon to Direct First Film by Erik Piepenburg

Stage director Kenny Leon to direct his first film

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Chorus-Line Calisthenics by Erik Piepenburg

For beginning hoofers or advanced, Broadway dance routines can be an alternative to the gym.

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ArtsBeat: Behind the Poster: 'The Whale' by Erik Piepenburg

A graphic designer on the choices she made to promote the Actor's Express production of "The Whale."

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ArtsBeat: In Performance: Dael Orlandersmith in 'Forever' by Erik Piepenburg

An excerpt from Ms. Orlandersmith's autobiographical show at New York Theater Workshop.

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