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By 2010,Jackson has retitled the show A StrangeLoop, inspired by the final track on LizPhair's 1993 debut, Exile in Guyville, itselfa response to the 1972 Rolling Stonesalbum Exile on Main St., as well asDouglas Hofstadter's concept of a strangeloop. After the run,Whitman takes Jackson and Brackett outto dinner, where she pops the questionevery playwright dreams of hearing: "Dowe want to try for Broadway?" * Jackson asks Brackett to direct aworkshop of A Strange Loop at NYU.Over coffee, Brackett makes an importantsuggestion: "What if we cast the showwith queer Black actors to populate all ofthe people that surround Usher?". [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the enduring popularity of the musical Cabaret, which has had multiple adaptations and revivals since its debut in 1966. The current Broadway revival has received critical acclaim and is nominated for several Tony Awards. The article features an interview with Gayle Rankin, who plays the lead role of Sally Bowles. Rankin discusses her approach to the character and addresses the discourse surrounding Sally's singing voice. She also talks about the unique experience of performing in the Kit Kat Club and the audience's sometimes rowdy behavior. Rankin expresses gratitude for her Tony nomination and emphasizes the importance of artistic expression. [Extracted from the article]

Charlotte St. Martin, the President of the Broadway League, is stepping down from her position after 18 years. She played a crucial role in leading the theater industry's recovery from the pandemic and overseeing the most successful period for theater in New York. St. Martin will be replaced by Jason Laks, the Executive Vice President and General Counsel, while the League searches for a permanent replacement. Despite the challenges faced by the industry, St. Martin remains optimistic about the future of Broadway. [Extracted from the article]

Red Concepcion, a Filipino actor, has made his Broadway debut in the Tony Award-winning musical "Chicago." He will be playing the role of Amos Hart, the husband of the main character Roxie Hart. Red is the first Filipino to play this role on Broadway. Prior to his international theater career, Red had a successful career in Philippine theater. "Chicago" is a long-running musical set in the 1920s and tells the story of Roxie Hart, a housewife and nightclub dancer who murders her lover. Red's portrayal of Amos Hart is described as a cheerful character who is the only real light in a show filled with dark people. This experience resonated with Red as a minority actor, as he was able to express his frustrations through his character's solo number. [Extracted from the article]

The Broadway show "Moulin Rouge!" celebrated its fifth anniversary with a performance that faced technical issues and a cast injury, but the audience remained enthusiastic. The musical, which tells the story of bohemians struggling to keep their theater alive, faced closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic just nine months after its opening. However, since reopening in September 2021, the show has thrived, winning the Tony Award for Best Musical and expanding internationally with productions in various countries. Despite the challenges, "Moulin Rouge!" has sold 8 million tickets worldwide and continues to be a popular and successful production. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the 2021 Tony Awards ceremony to be held at the Winter Garden Theatre in New York City. Topics explored include the changes in the awards program due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the expectations of playwright and award nominee Jeremy O. Harris from the event, and the significance of this event to the Broadway theater industry.

Examines two public shows this month, one of which was the state funeral of former President Ronald Reagan, and the other which was the 2004 Tony award ceremonies. Outrage of the author over the attempt to declare Ronald Reagan one of the great presidents in history; Thoughts on the real legacies of the Reagan years; Segue from a show business presidency to a show business ceremony at the recent Tony awards; Reasons why "Avenue Q" ran off with awards over the theatrical production of "Caroline or Change"; Kudos for Jefferson Mays, the star of "My Own Wife."

The article examines the condition of the theater industry in the U.S. in 2021. Commercial and nonprofit producers are expected to benefit from the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) program. The efforts of industry organizations such as the Broadway Advocacy Coalition and Black Theatre United to foster equity, diversity and inclusion are emphasized. Also noted is the plan to coordinate the timing for the Tony Awards with Broadway reopening.

But before you dip out at intermission, know that (a) Broadway-themed workout classes are a thing, and they are very popular, and (b) these songs are just as upbeat as any of our other bang-up workout playlists. All this to say, it is with great pleasure that I unveil this week's playlist: the best Broadway show tunes to keep you moving throughout your entire workout. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses several of the Broadway theatrical productions which are nominated for awards and will be featured on the television broadcast of the Tony Awards on June 7, 2015, including "Fun Home" directed by Sam Gold, "Something Rotten!" directed by Casey Nicholaw, and "An American in Paris" starring Robert Fairchild. Best Actor and Best Musical awards are mentioned, along with actress Kelli O'Hara's performance in a revival of the play "The King & I."

Hudson began collecting her trophies in 2007, when shepicked up a best supporting actress Oscar for her role inDream Girls, followed by her first Grammy in 2009 for herself-titled debut album. Celebrity Winners All she does is win While you were eating takeout and streaming the newestseason of Peaky Blinders from your couch (what, justme?), Jennifer Hudson was making history. [Extracted from the article]

The article presents an interview with Broadway actress Audra McDonald who has won more Tony Awards than any other actor and is the only person to win in every acting category. She discusses starting 2022 with Downton Abbey-creator Julian Fellowes' new period drama, "The Gilded Age." She shares her working experience with Christine Baranski in "The Gilded Age" and "The Good Fight."

Reports that Broadway theater producers have started to follow the Oscar-campaigning practice of Hollywood film producers in campaigning for the Tony Awards in 2004. Campaign by and for Tovah Feldshuh for the Best Leading Actress in a Play category for her performance in "Golda's Balcony"; Use of advertising, freebies, press manipulation and branding to get attention; Focus on the fight for Best Musical between "Avenue Q" and "Wicked"; Entertainment media's involvement in the campaign.

The article offers information on actress Phillipa Soo. Topics discussed include association of Soo in different Broadway theatrical productions; attainment of nomination in the Tony awards for her role in the "Hamilton" theatrical production; description of her experience related to the theatrical; and consideration of diversity along with sexual orientation significance in acting.

On opening night Ava presented me with this beautiful silver hand mirror as a good-luck gift from her and Fred. It also makes me think of Adele, Ava, and my darling Fred. MY SILVER MIRROR My hero, all of my life, has been Fred Astaire. [Extracted from the article]

Lists Tony award nominated broadway shows for which it is still possible to get a ticket at a discount. "The Boy from Oz"; "Avenue Q"; "Caroline, or Change"; "Wonderful Town"; "I Am My Own Wife."

Trump Compared AOC to Eva Perón, Report on Upcoming Book Says (Bloomberg) -- Donald Trump has compared Democratic Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to former Argentine first lady Eva Perón, according to reports on a new book about the president's rise in a fractured Republican Party. Since toppling Crowley, Ocasio-Cortez, 29, has become the most visible of the freshman Democrats trying to pull the party leftward, as well as a vocal Trump opponent. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on English professor Daniel Seltzer at Princeton University who plays a starring role in the Broadway theatrical production "Knock Knock," by Jules Feiffer. It states that he got a nomination for Tony Awards for portraying the character of Cohn, a picky, intellectual eccentric. Katherine Mendeloff, one of his students, comments that his role in the play is so Seltzerian and Feiffer has probably written the play especially him. It relates that Seltzer, the child of a biochemist in New Jersey, graduated from Princeton University in 1954 and moved to Harvard University for his doctoral degree. It recounts that he went back to Princeton University in 1970 after 12 years of working as English teacher at Harvard University.

The article features the professional performance of Alan Arkin as dramatist in several theatrical productions in the U.S. It states that Arkin successfully plays his role in the play "Enter Laughing" that gives him a Tony Award. Also mentioned is the comment of director Mike Nichols referring him as the best actor in America.

The article reports that timing of New York City shutdown meant that many of the productions hoping for recognition on theater biggest stage arrived too late or not at all, leaving a thinner than usual, but still viable, list of 2019–20 Broadway season contenders. Topics include examines the 74th Tony Awards will be aired on Paramount+ September 26 titled "The Tony Awards® Present: Broadway's Back! A Multi-Platform Celebration of the Best of Broadway."

The article offers information on the 2020 Tony Awards which was postponed in March due to the coronavirus pandemic, be held digitally. It further discusses two of the season's shows that did get to officially open before Broadway shut down on March 12, 2020, "West Side Story" and "Girl From the North Country"; contenders for best new play "The Inheritance," "The Sound Inside," "Sea Wall/A Life" and "Slave Play"; and views of Charlotte St. Martin, president of the Broadway League, on issue.

The article discusses that the 2020 Tony Awards, which honor the best Broadway performances and productions, postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. It further discusses the purpose of the Tonys, to encourage audiences to leave their homes and buy tickets to live theater; views of Adds producer Justin Mikita, on the issue; and "Jagged Little Pill," starring Celia Rose Gooding and Lauren Patten, was among the front-runners for recognition at this year's Tonys.

The article offers news briefs related to New York City. Box-office performance of several Broadway theatrical productions improved, after they were nominated for the Tony awards. Graduates from the York University's College of Nursing are being offered higher-paying jobs than any other undergraduate school. Pace Law School is launching the state's first graduate-degree program in real estate law.