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Photo Coverage: Applause Opens at Reprise in LA
by Shira Greenberg - May 16, 2005


Running through May 22 in LA, Applause stars Sheryl Lee Raplh, Jean Louisa Kelly and Kevin Earley.

Duplex Hosts Kristy Cates on 6/6 and Karen Mason on 6/13
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2005


It is with great pleasure that The Duplex Cabaret Theatre announces the continuation of the celebrated BROADWAY DOWNTOWN series during the month of June.

Chicago's Drury Lane Hosts Gala Benefit May 20
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2005


Be one of the first to see a show at a brand-new Chicago theatre by attending an Opening Night VIP Gala at the newly built, state-of-the-art, 549-seat intimate space called Drury Lane Theatre Water Tower Place at the top of Chicago's Miracle Mile.

Photo Coverage: Tony Nominee Press Reception Part 2
by Ben Strothmann - May 11, 2005


The Tony nominees gathered together at The Marriott Marquis - The View Restaurant to meet the press and BroadwayWorld was there!

Drumstruck Interactive Drum-Experience Begins May 12
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2005


DRUMSTRUCK, the world's first interactive drum-theatre experience, direct from sold-out engagements in Johannesburg, South Africa and Sydney, Australia, makes its American debut off-Broadway at Dodger Stages Stage 2 (340 West 50th Street, NYC) directed by David Warren.

Oleta Adams Performs at Town Hall May 20
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2005


Drama Critics' Circle Honors Doubt and The Pillowman
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2005


Doubt by John Patrick Shanley today won the New York Drama Critics' Circle Award for best play of the 2004-2005 season. The Pillowman by Martin McDonagh received the award for best foreign play. No award was given for best musical.

Roundabout's The Paris Letter begins Previews May 13th
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2005


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) is proud present the New York premiere of Jon Robin Baitz's THE PARIS LETTER, directed by Doug Hughes.

Whatever Happened To Kurt Peterson?
by Joseph F. Panarello - May 15, 2005


After Tony in West Side Story, Dear World, and Follies, Kurt Peterson left the world of performing. Now he's back producing Stephen Schwartz's Captain Louie....

'Take Me Out' Goes Down Swinging in SpeakEasy Production
by Jan Nargi - May 13, 2005


And it's one, two, three strikes...he's out! At the old ball game.

GoldDerby Releases Odds on Who Will Win Tony Awards
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2005


'Spamalot' gets excellent 1-to-9 odds to win Best Musical at the Tony Awards on June 5, according to the experts at GoldDerby.com. The Broadway mega-hit loosely based upon the film 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' is also favored to win Best Director (Mike Nichols, 6-to-5-odds) and Best Featured Actress (Sara Ramirez, 3 to 2).

Brian Bedford, Lynn Collins, Jennifer Ikeda, Richard Thomas and James Waterston Join Cast of AS YOU LIKE IT
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2005


The Public Theater announces that Brian Bedford, Lynn Collins, Jennifer Ikeda, Richard Thomas, and James Waterston have joined the cast of As You Like It for Shakespeare in the Park. As You Like It is the first production scheduled in The Public's year-long 50th Anniversary Celebration, with performances beginning Tuesday, June 25th and continuing through Sunday, July 17th.

19th Annual Broadway Flea Market Set For September 25th in Shubert Alley
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2005


The 19th Annual Broadway Flea Market to benefit BC/EFA is set for September 25th.

John McMartin and Stephen Bogardus Join Cast of THRILL ME: THE LEPOLD & LOEB STORY
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2005


John McMartin and Stephen Bogardus will be the voices of Nathan Leopold's Parole Board in The York Theatre Company production of THRILL ME: THE LEOPOLD & LOEB STORY, which stars Matt Bauer and Doug Kreeger.

Photo Coverage: 2005 Tony Award Nominations Announced
by Ben Strothmann - May 10, 2005


Alan Cumming, Lynn Redgrave, Kate Burton, and Brian Stokes Mitchell were on hand to announce the nominees, and we were there!

2005 Helen Hayes Award Winners Announced
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2005


The Helen Hayes Awards honor achievement, celebrate, and promote the Washington D.C. professional theatre.

Alan Ayckbourn Holds 2 Master Classes in NY June 5
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2005


59E59 Theaters is proud to host A Day With A Night, two special Master Classes given by legendary playwright and director Alan Ayckbourn, as part of their Brits Off Broadway festival. Both Master Classes take place on Sunday, June 5.

Musicals Tonight Honors Understudies in May 15 Concert
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2005


Musicals Tonight continues its ongoing salute to Broadway's Standbys and Understudies with At This Performance…to be held on Sunday, May 15th at the 45th Street Theatre, 354 West 45th Street at 8 PM. This edition will be the final one for this theatrical season.

Mamma Mia! Wins 2005 Touring Broadway Award
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2005


The League of American Theatres and Producers will honor the U.S. Tour of MAMMA MIA! with the 2005 'Touring Broadway Award' tonight (formerly the National Broadway Theatre Award) for Best Long Running Musical. The Awards will be presented at a ceremony at the Hilton Hotel in New York.

UK News: The Play's the Thing on Channel 4 seeks writers
by West End News Desk - May 10, 2005


Channel 4's 'The Play's The Thing' promises West End launch for winning playwright

"Love Scenes" Returns to the Duplex June 4
by BWW News Desk - May 9, 2005


Gato Flaco Productions is proud to present, due to popular demand, the return of Love Scenes by David Pumo, starring Moe Bertran and directed by Donna Jean Fogel at The Duplex Cabaret Theatre (61 Christopher Street @ 7th Avenue).

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