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Archive for Theatre

The Steinberg Trust: Giving in Tough Times

Written By Robert Diamond

Sep 13, 2011 | (0) Comments

In these ever-harrowing economic times, many charitable organizations have been cutting back on their donations and their support. Bucking that trend, however, has been the Character Approved Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust. The trust...

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Stephen Sondheim, Artistic Crusader

Written By Robert Diamond

Sep 6, 2011 | (0) Comments

Stephen Sondheim has won seven Tonys, an Academy Award, seven Grammys, a Pulitzer Prize, and the Kennedy Center Honors. His career has spanned more than half a century, his lyrics have become synonymous with musical...

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Revisiting Newsies with Thomas Schumacher

Written By Robert Diamond

Aug 31, 2011 | (0) Comments

Disney Theatrical Group President Thomas Schumacher oversees all of Disney's many, many theatrical entries, which span the globe and include hit shows on Broadway like The Lion King and Mary Poppins (along with the previous...

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The King's Speech: Coming to the Stage at Last

Written By Robert Diamond

Aug 26, 2011 | (0) Comments

You've got to admire the tenacity of someone who pursues a project for nearly 40 years, and in the case of The King's Speech--a little film that you might have heard of--writer David Seidler did...

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Broadway Dreams Come True (and Through!)

Written By Robert Diamond

Aug 15, 2011 | (0) Comments

This jaded New Yorker traveled to Philadelphia recently and had his mind blown by the True Colors showcase, put on by the Character Approved Broadway Dreams Foundation (BDF). The cast was made up of over...

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A Joe of All Trades

Written By Robert Diamond

Aug 8, 2011 | (0) Comments

How do you build on a Tony-nominated acting career? Well, if you're Joe Mantello then after being nominated for your performance in Angels in America, you go into directing. As a director, Mantello has won...

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Audra McDonald: Tony Winner & Wedding Singer

Written By Robert Diamond

Aug 4, 2011 | (0) Comments

Audra McDonald holds the unique distinction of being a four-time Tony Award winner who has succeeded in every area of entertainment that she has attempted. She is the recipient of two Grammy Awards, and has...

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Brooke Shields Dances Her Way into The Addams Family

Written By Robert Diamond

Jul 27, 2011 | (0) Comments

She began modeling at age twelve and acting in movies soon after, but in the past decade, Brooke Shields has also established herself as an acclaimed Broadway musical leading lady, performing in Wonderful Town, Chicago,...

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