ArtsBeat: Diane Lane To Star in 'Sweet Bird of Youth' in Chicago by Melena Ryzik

Finn Wittrock will costar in the Goodman Theater production, to be directed by David Cromer.

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ArtsBeat: A New Green Goblin for 'Spider-Man' Musical by Melena Ryzik

Robert Cuccioli will replace Patrick Page in August.

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ArtsBeat: Replacement for Klugman Also Bows Out of 'Twelve Angry Men' by Melena Ryzik

David Canary, who was to replace Jack Klugman in "Twelve Angry Men," will be replaced by Terry Layman.

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A Salute to France and World Premieres for New York City Ballet Gala by Melena Ryzik

The gala, to be held on May 10, will have a French theme, the company announced on Wednesday, and will feature the world-premieres of two ballets.

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The Carpetbagger: Carey Mulligan and the Play That Is 'Shame' by Melena Ryzik

Carey Mulligan discusses how acting differs from theater to films like "Shame."

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ArtsBeat Blog: Irish Theater Festival to Offer Premieres and Vegetables by Melena Ryzik

The 1st Irish festival runs from Sept. 5 to Oct. 3.

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ArtsBeat: 'Godspell' Finds Its Savior in 'Weeds' Co-Star by Melena Ryzik

The revival is scheduled to start previews on Oct. 13.

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Bares, not Bulls, on Wall Street by Melena Ryzik

An art work leads to three arrests.

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Joffrey Season Threatened by Melena Ryzik

The opening of the Joffrey Ballet's coming season could be canceled because of a contract dispute.

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Street-Level High-Wire Man by Melena Ryzik

Philippe Petit, who once walked between the World Trade Center towers on a high wire, will showcase some of his other skills in the one-man show "Wireless!"

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From Starry-Eyed to Star by Melena Ryzik

Arian Moayed, appearing on Broadway in "Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo," also has his hand in many other projects, including productions at Waterwell, where he is artistic director.

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TV on the Radio Makes a Film by Melena Ryzik

TV on the Radio makes a film to accompany the release of their fourth studio album, "Nine Types of Light," which is to be released on Tuesday. Watch and exclusive video of the band with foo…

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Fans Get Another Chance to Hear LCD Soundsystem's Farewell Concert by Melena Ryzik

Pitchfork will stream the Madison Square Garden show live on April 2.

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Del Toro to Unleash a Monster of a Movie by Melena Ryzik

Shooting on "Pacific Rim" is to start in September.

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Laypeople Can Distinguish Aritists' Abstractions from Animals', Study Finds by Melena Ryzik

Researchers at Boston College tested whether laypeople and art students could distinguish between abstract paintings by professional artists and those made by schoolchildren and animals, and…

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At Trial Over 'Dark Knight' Death, Prosecutor Says Guidelines Were Not Followed by Melena Ryzik

A cameraman was killed while filming a scene.

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Jeffrey Donovan Joins Eastwood's 'J. Edgar' Film as Robert Kennedy by Melena Ryzik

Reuniting with the director he worked with in "The Changeling."

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An Oscar Front-Runner Amps Up the Campaigning by Melena Ryzik

"The King's Speech" hasn't stopped with the campaigning, holding dinners and picking up even more awards on both coasts as it attempts to vanquish "The Social Network."

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Film: Australian and Scottish Common Film Sense by Melena Ryzik

Nicole Kidman, producer and star of "Rabbit Hole," talks with the film's director, John Cameron Mitchell.

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Anti-Corporate Agitation at Barnes & Noble by Melena Ryzik

Revolutionary action isn't what it used to be, particularly off Union Square.

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ArtsBeat: How to Succeed in the Arts Business: Online Series Returning for 2nd Season by Melena Ryzik

An effort to inspire support for the arts.

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How to Succeed in the Arts Business: Online Series Returning for 2d Season by Melena Ryzik

An effort to inspire support for the arts.

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In Brooklyn, Dramatizing Real Discord by Melena Ryzik

The Civilians are preparing to stage "In the Footprint," a layered portrait of the debate surrounding the Atlantic Yards project in Brooklyn.

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