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Archive for Theatre

New York City Ballet's Nutcracker is Coming to a Movie Theater Near You

Written By USA Character Blog

Nov 8, 2011 | (0) Comments

If you've ever dreamed of experiencing the magic of the New York City Ballet's performance of holiday classic The Nutcracker but don't have the means to get to Lincoln Center to see it, there is an exciting...

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Holy Stritch! Elaine Stritch at Town Hall

Written By Robert Diamond

Nov 7, 2011 | (0) Comments

From her musical comedy beginnings on Broadway to her Tony-nominated performance in the revival of Edward Albee's A Delicate Balance, to her unforgettable renditions of songs like "The Ladies Who Lunch" from Company, "Broadway Baby"...

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Anonymous or Not? The One and Only Shakespeare

Written By Robert Diamond

Oct 27, 2011 | (0) Comments

We're reaching back in history this week to consider a body of work that's as relevant as ever, even if the author's been dead for oh, 395 years or so. Yes, it's the one and...

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Kara DioGuardi, Lighting up Chicago

Written By Robert Diamond

Oct 18, 2011 | (0) Comments

For some, having 310 songs released by major labels--on albums that have sold more than 159 million copies, with 150 songs on platinum albums--would be enough. If you were Kara DioGuardi though, you'd do even...

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She's Just a Broadway Baby: Elaine Paige

Written By Robert Diamond

Oct 13, 2011 | (0) Comments

Elaine Paige is known the world over as the First Lady of British Musical Theatre, a label that she's earned since creating roles like Eva Peron in Evita, Grizabella in CATS, Edith Piaf in Piaf,...

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Already SUCCEEDing: Darren Criss

Written By Robert Diamond

Oct 5, 2011 | (0) Comments

Darren Criss, at the tender age of 24, already has a slew of credits to his name including acting, singing, songwriting, and running his own production company. What he's most known for to date, however,...

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One Singular Sensation: Natascia Diaz

Written By Robert Diamond

Sep 26, 2011 | (0) Comments

We're celebrating Hispanic Heritage this month, and I'm very excited to honor none other than Natascia Diaz for bringing an unbelievable level of dedication, heart, and soul with her on stage each night. Born to...

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Climbing to The Mountaintop with Samuel L. Jackson

Written By Robert Diamond

Sep 21, 2011 | (0) Comments

Though he got his start on the stage, originating roles in two of August Wilson's plays at the Yale Repertory Theatre, the world knows Samuel L. Jackson best for his numerous iconic film roles, from...

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