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Review Roundup: HELL'S KITCHEN Opens on Broadway

Let's hear it for New York! The new Broadway musical HELL’S KITCHEN, conceived by 16-time Grammy Award winner Alicia Keys and directed by Tony Award nominee Michael Greif is now playing at the Shubert Theatre. Check out what the critics are saying!
Review Roundup: THE WHO'S TOMMY Returns To Broadway!

The Pinball Wizard has returned to conquer Broadway! The revival of the iconic rock n'roll spectacle The Who's Tommy has opened at the Nederlander Theatre in a new production from original Tony Award-winning creators Pete Townshend and Des McAnuff. Read the reviews!
Review Roundup: THE MUSIC MAN Opens On Broadway Starring Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster

The Broadway revival of The Music Man opens tonight at Broadway's Winter Garden Theatre, starring Tony-winners Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster!
Review Roundup: IN THE HEIGHTS Film Adaptation; What Did the Critics Think?

The cast of 'In The Heights' features Anthony Ramos, Leslie Grace, Corey Hawkins, Melissa Barrera, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Dascha Polanco, Stephanie Beatriz, Gregory Diaz IV, Olga Meridez, and Jimmy Smits.
Review Roundup: Find Out What Critics Thought of HAMILTON on Disney+ - Updating Live!

In just days, the world will get to tune in for the phenomenon that is Hamilton, when it arrives on Disney+. The critics however, have already gotten their shot at the new film.
ABC's ROSEANNE Reboot Will Feature 'Gender Creative' 9-Year-Old Character

ABC's recently announced reboot of the hit 1990's comedy ROSEANNE will feature a 'gender creative' 9-year-old character.
Des McAnuff to Direct New Motown-Inspired Musical About The Temptations

Des McAnuff will direct a new musical about the journey of Motown super group The Temptations, currently titled THE DETROIT WORKSHOP.
Lady Gaga to Write Entire New Album of Songs for A STAR IS BORN Reboot?

Lady Gaga plans to write an entire new album of songs for the 'A Star is Born' soundtrack.
Bradley Cooper Exiting Lady Gaga-Led A STAR IS BORN Remake?

Bradley Cooper has recently expressed interest in doing a sci-fi adventure film, now being set up for the coming winter months, putting his role in the remake into question.
Update: Al Pacino-Led GOD LOOKED AWAY to Get L.A. Run Prior to Broadway

The Broadway production of GOD LOOKED AWAY will most-likely be preceded by a run in Los Angeles.
Al Pacino-Led GOD LOOKED AWAY Headed to Broadway Following 'Secret' LA Performances

Producers are currently looking for a New York theater and hoping to reach the Great White Way before the end of the year in order to qualify for Tony Award consideration. Robert Allan Ackerman will helm the production with THE COLOR PURPLE's Eric Falkenstein serving as lead producer.
UPDATE: Barbra Streisand Returns to Brooklyn - Reviewers Weigh In!

Barbra Streisand, who last year became the only recording artist or group to achieve #1 albums in each of six decades, is bringing her legendary live performances to 9 cities. Tonight, the Grammy winning artist returns to her roots, performing at the Barclays Center in her hometown of Brooklyn, New York.
TOWER SNIPER by Monte Akers, Nathan Akers, and Dr. Roger Friedman is Released

HOUSTON, June 21, 2016 /PRNewswire/ John M. Hardy Publishing will release'TOWER SNIPER: The Terror of America's First Active Shooter on Campus,' by Monte Akers, Nathan Akers, and Dr. Roger Friedman, Book Release Date: 28 July 2016.
New 'Monkees' Album 'Good Times!' Tops Adele & Ariana Grande on Charts!

Hey hey they're The Monkees and they're doing just fine after 50 years in the business!
Grammy Award's Opening Number Mix-Up Leaves HAMILTON Fans In a Tizzy

Last week, fans of Broadway's HAMILTON were overjoyed to learn the news that the hit Broadway musical would be performing at this year's GRAMMY AWARDS.
Review Roundup: Bruce Willis-Led MISERY Officially Creeps Onto Broadway

Broadway's new suspense thriller Misery, starring two-time Emmy Award winner and Golden Globe Award winner Bruce Willis and three-time Emmy Award winner Laurie Metcalf and written by two-time Academy Award winner William Goldman, opens tonight, Sunday, November 15, 2015, in a strictly limited 16-week engagement.
Meryl Streep, Nathan Lane & More Set for Mike Nichols Memorial Service; SPAMALOT's Eric Idle, John Cleese to Perform

Now, Elaine May has joined the lineup of hosts. Monty Python's Eric Idle and John Cleese are also set to perform (hopefully selections from SPAMALOT!), with readings and other music also planned.
Review Roundup: CLEVER LITTLE LIES, Starring Marlo Thomas, Opens Off-Broadway

Two-time Tony Award-winner Joe DiPietro's critically acclaimed new comedy CLEVER LITTLE LIES opens tonight, October 12th at the Westside Theatre (Upstairs) (407 West 43rd Street). Let's see what the critics had to say...
Special Memorial Service for Acclaimed Director Mike Nichols In the Works

Lorne Michaels, Brian Lourd, and Barry Diller are currently involved in planning the long overdue event
Woody Allen on IRRATIONAL MAN Star & Bette Midler's Daughter Sophie: 'She's Wonderful'

During the discussion, Friedman asked the legendary director about Bette Midler's actress daughter, Sophie von Haselberg, who is making her film debut in his latest project.

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