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Opened: January 29, 2002
Closing: April 26, 2003

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Frederic Franklin, Raven Wilkinson, Eleanor D'Antuono Open DanceTalk Series at FFD Festival 9/23
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 9, 2009


New York City Center's acclaimed Fall for Dance Festival, running September 22 - October 3, 2009, will feature 20 companies in 10 nights of dance and will pay tribute to the 100th Anniversary of the Ballets Russes. The sixth annual Festival will once again offer all tickets for only $10. Tickets will go on sale Sunday, September 13 at 11:00 am.

Kaufman Directs Morton, O'Malley, Ragusa & More In KC Rep's INTO THE WOODS, Runs 9/11-10/4
by Charlie Piane - Aug 18, 2009


Eric Rosen, artistic director of Kansas City Repertory Theatre, opens the Rep's 2009-10 season with the Tony Award-winning musical Into the Woods by Stephen Sondheim. Broadway director Moisés Kaufman will direct.

Paula Abdul Wants $10 Million A Year To Return To 'IDOL'?
by Charlie Piane - Aug 7, 2009


Paula Abdul will return to 'American Idol,' for the right price. TMZ is reporting that Abdul wants $10 million a year to return to her judging post.

Paula Abdul Eyed For 'So You Think You Can Dance' Role, Negotiations Underway
by Charlie Piane - Aug 6, 2009


Paula Abdul is in talks with Nigel Lythgoe about becoming a part of Fox's 'So You Think You Can Dance,' according to Variety.

FOX Will Replace Abdul On 'IDOL,' Guest Judges Will Fill-In This Season
by Charlie Piane - Aug 6, 2009


FOX has announced they will have guests judges fill-in for outgoing American Idol judge Paula Abdul, and will have a permanent replacement before live 'Idol' episodes begin next year, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Paula Abdul Moving Past 'IDOL,' Will Return To New TV Hit 'Drop Dead Diva'
by Charlie Piane - Aug 5, 2009


Outgoing American Idol judge Paula Abdul is already set to appear on another television show. The pop star will film a second guest-starring appearance for Lifetime's 'Drop Dead Diva,' the new hit comedic drama series from executive producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron.

Zadan-Meron Produced Series 'DROP DEAD DIVA' Premieres On Australian Television To Rave Reviews
by Charlie Piane - Aug 3, 2009


Lifetime's 'Drop Dead Diva,' the new hit comedic drama series from executive producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron, continues to earn raves worldwide.

Taylor, Lucas, And New Star In PRICK UP YOUR EARS At The Comedy Theatre 9/17 Thru 12/6
by Ali Leskowitz - Jul 23, 2009


Gwen Taylor is to join Matt Lucas and Chris New in Daniel Kramer's production of Prick Up Your Ears, a new play by Simon Bent. Inspired exclusively by the John Lahr biography and the diaries of Joe Orton, Prick Up Your Ears examines the private lives of these two extraordinary men.

Lifetime's Zadan And Meron Produced 'DROP DEAD DIVA' Becomes Network's Highest-Rated Original Drama Series Debut Since 2007
by Eddie Varley - Jul 13, 2009


Lifetime's new one-hour comedic drama series, Drop Dead Diva, became the Network's highest-rated original drama series debut across key demographics since the June 3, 2007, launch of the hit drama Army Wives. The July 12, 2009, premiere of Drop Dead Diva averaged a 1.6 rating, a 148% increase from the 9:00 PM time period's prior four-week average, among the highly coveted advertiser demographic of Women 18-49 and a 1.9 among Women 25-54, a 158% increase from the prior four week average. In Households, Drop Dead Diva scored a 2.2 rating, up 103% from the prior four week time period and averaged more than 2.8 million total viewers, a 129% jump from the prior same four weeks.

Lifetime's Zadan And Meron Produced 'DROP DEAD DIVA' Premieres 7/12
by BWW News Desk - Jul 12, 2009


On Sunday, July 12 at 9PM ET/PT Lifetime Television premieres 'Drop Dead Diva.' The one-hour, comedic drama tells the story of a shallow model-in-training who dies in a sudden accident only to find her soul resurfacing in the body of a brilliant, plus-size and recently deceased attorney.

Lifetime's Zadan And Meron Produced 'DROP DEAD DIVA' Premieres 7/12
by Eddie Varley - Jul 9, 2009


On Sunday, July 12 at 9PM ET/PT Lifetime Television premieres 'Drop Dead Diva.' The one-hour, comedic drama tells the story of a shallow model-in-training who dies in a sudden accident only to find her soul resurfacing in the body of a brilliant, plus-size and recently deceased attorney.

McDonald, Esparza, Pittu & More Join Hathaway In Shakespeare In The Park's TWELFTH NIGHT
by Charlie Piane - Apr 15, 2009


The Public Theater announced initial casting today for the Shakespeare in the Park production of TWELFTH NIGHT, directed by Daniel Sullivan and featuring the previously announced Anne Hathaway as Viola. TWELFTH NIGHT will run June 10-July 12 at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park with an official press opening on Thursday, June 25 at 8 p.m. Bank of America will return as lead sponsor of Shakespeare in the Park 2009.

Photo Coverage: Dori Berinstein Receives CTI's Robert Whitehead Award
by Walter McBride - Mar 11, 2009


Dori Berinstein, three-time Tony award-winning Broadway producer and award-winning producer, director, and writer of film and television, was presented with The Commercial Theater Institute's Robert Whitehead Award for 'outstanding achievement in commercial theatre producing' at a reception at Sardi's Restaurant on Tuesday, March 10th, 2009.

Dori Berinstein to Be Presented with Commercial Theater Institute's Robert Whitehead Award for Oustanding Achievement
by Robert Diamond - Feb 10, 2009


Dori Berinstein, three-time Tony? award-winning Broadway producer and award-winning producer, director, and writer of film and television, will be presented The Commercial Theater Institute?s Robert Whitehead Award for ?outstanding achievement in commercial theatre producing? at a reception at Sardi's Restaurant on Tuesday, March 10th.

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Lisa Gajda of 'Pal Joey'
by Adrienne Onofri - Feb 1, 2009


The veteran of 12 B'way shows looks back on hits, flops, L.A. and unforgettable choreographers.

'LEAVES OF GLASS' Starring Morton, Elbrick, Villar-Hauser and Kelly Begins Run 1/14
by BWW News Desk - Jan 14, 2009


Tony nominees Euan Morton and Xanthe Elbrick co-star with Victor Villar-Hauser and Alexa Kelly in the U.S. premiere of British playwright Philip Ridley's highly acclaimed 'Leaves of Glass.' Co-produced by Origin Theatre Company (which specializes in emerging European playwrights) and Stiff Upper Lip (whose bailiwick are daring British plays from London's Fringe), 'Leaves of Glass' plays a limited 4-week engagement from Wednesday January 14 through Sunday February 8 at the Peter J. Sharp Theatre, 416 West 42nd Street, on Theater Row. The opening is on Sunday January 18 at 3pm.

Morton And Elbrick Star In 'LEAVES OF GLASS'
by BWW News Desk - Jan 14, 2009


Tony nominees Euan Morton and Xanthe Elbrick co-star with Victor Villar-Hauser and Alexa Kelly in the U.S. premiere of British playwright Philip Ridley's highly acclaimed 'Leaves of Glass.' Co-produced by Origin Theatre Company (which specializes in emerging European playwrights) and Stiff Upper Lip (whose bailiwick are daring British plays from London's Fringe), 'Leaves of Glass' plays a limited 4-week engagement from Wednesday January 14 through Sunday February 8 at the Peter J. Sharp Theatre, 416 West 42nd Street, on Theater Row. The opening is on Sunday January 18 at 3pm.

'LEAVES OF GLASS' Starring Morton, Elbrick, Villar-Hauser and Kelly Begins Run 1/14
by Eddie Varley - Dec 22, 2008


Tony nominees Euan Morton and Xanthe Elbrick co-star with Victor Villar-Hauser and Alexa Kelly in the U.S. premiere of British playwright Philip Ridley's highly acclaimed 'Leaves of Glass.' Co-produced by Origin Theatre Company (which specializes in emerging European playwrights) and Stiff Upper Lip (whose bailiwick are daring British plays from London's Fringe), 'Leaves of Glass' plays a limited 4-week engagement from Wednesday January 14 through Sunday February 8 at the Peter J. Sharp Theatre, 416 West 42nd Street, on Theater Row. The opening is on Sunday January 18 at 3pm.

Morton And Elbrick Star In 'LEAVES OF GLASS'
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 8, 2008


Tony nominees Euan Morton and Xanthe Elbrick co-star with Victor Villar-Hauser and Alexa Kelly in the U.S. premiere of British playwright Philip Ridley's highly acclaimed 'Leaves of Glass.' Co-produced by Origin Theatre Company (which specializes in emerging European playwrights) and Stiff Upper Lip (whose bailiwick are daring British plays from London's Fringe), 'Leaves of Glass' plays a limited 4-week engagement from Wednesday January 14 through Sunday February 8 at the Peter J. Sharp Theatre, 416 West 42nd Street, on Theater Row. The opening is on Sunday January 18 at 3pm.

Flea Theater's DAWN Begins Previews 11/9
by BWW News Desk - Nov 9, 2008


The Flea Theater presents the U.S. premiere of DAWN by Thomas Bradshaw, beginning previews November 9th. The production will be directed by Flea Artistic Director, Jim Simpson and feature actors Gerry Bammon, (Obie Award winner and Drama Desk Award nominee for Nixon's Nixon), Laura Esterman (Drama Desk Award winner for Marvin's Room), Irene Walsh, Drew Hildebrand, Kate Benson, and Jenny Seastone Stern.

"Oh, Those Beautiful Weimar Girls" November 19 - December 21 at Clemente Soto Velez
by Robert Diamond - Nov 3, 2008


The New Stage Theatre Company (www.newstagetheatre.org) will present the world premiere of 'Oh, Those Beautiful Weimar Girls,' an original play with music and dance about Anita Berber, from November 19 to December 21 at Clemente Soto Velez, 107 Suffolk Street.

Fox News Gets it Wrong: Rosie O'Donnell Variety Show Finds a Home
by Robert Diamond - Oct 29, 2008


FoxNews.com columnist Roger Friedman is reporting this morning about Rosie O'Donnell's upcoming live variety show on Novermber 26, 2008 on NBC, noting that the show will play 'the Shubert.'

Speed-The-Plow Opens Tonight at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Oct 23, 2008


The 20th Anniversary revival of DAVID MAMET's Speed-The-Plow is proud to announce it will now begin previews at the ETHEL BARRYMORE THEATRE (located at 243 West 47th St.) on Friday, October 3, 2008 with a new official opening set for Thursday, October 23rd, 2008 at 7pm.

Flea Theater's DAWN Begins Previews 11/9
by Reynard Loki - Oct 22, 2008


The Flea Theater presents the U.S. premiere of DAWN by Thomas Bradshaw, beginning previews November 9th. The production will be directed by Flea Artistic Director, Jim Simpson and feature actors Gerry Bammon, (Obie Award winner and Drama Desk Award nominee for Nixon's Nixon), Laura Esterman (Drama Desk Award winner for Marvin's Room), Irene Walsh, Drew Hildebrand, Kate Benson, and Jenny Seastone Stern.

Keach and Cox Kick Off National Frost/Nixon Tour TONIGHT in Des Moines, IA
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 30, 2008


Tonight, September 30th the first performance of the national Frost/Nixon tour will begin in Des Moines, IA The 2007 Tony Award® -nominated new play by Peter Morgan, the award-winning author of The Last King of Scotland and The Queen, will run at the Des Moines Civic Center through October 5th.

Taboo FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Taboo have there been?
Taboo has had 3 productions including West End which opened in 2002, Broadway which opened in 2003 and Broadway which opened in 2003.
What awards has Taboo been nominated for?
Taboo has been nominated for The Hilton Award for Best New Musical (Olivier Awards) for Boy George.

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