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Musical theatre

Dancer Gabrielle Hamilton in the new Broadway production of “Oklahoma!”

Dreaming up a new ‘Dream Ballet’ for ‘Oklahoma!’

Arts

How to update a classic piece of Broadway choreography.

Cast members of the play "Memphis" at the 64th annual Tony Awards.

How to build the perfect musical

Arts, Culture & Media
John Cameron Mitchell as the title character in the Broadway run of "Hedwig and the Angry Inch."

The creator of ‘Hedwig and the Angry Inch’ finally takes the Broadway stage

Arts
Director Andy Senor Jr. (C) takes part in a rehearsal for the musical "Rent" in Havana November 25, 2014.

A Broadway musical opens in Havana for the first time in 50 years

Music
The English cast of "14-18" on stage for the test performance. Belgian producers are hoping to move an English version of the Flemish musical to London, and possibly New York.

Would a World War I musical from Belgium play well on Broadway? The producers hope so

Arts, Culture & Media
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This Disney princess has taken Broadway by storm — and now wants to kick some butt

Arts, Culture & Media

Anika Noni Rose is a multi-talented, classically-trained actor and singer who wants to be everything — from a Disney Princes to an action-film superhero. So far, she’s getting what she wants.Anika Noni Rose is a multi-talented, classically-trained actor and singer who wants to be everything — from a Disney Princes to an action-film superhero. So far, she’s getting what she wants.

American Icons: Anything Goes

This is our anthem to being naughty. Before Broadway musicals got serious about West Side gangs or Fleet Street barbers, Cole Porter entertained audiences with frothy tales of socialites, gangsters, and nightclub singers. Anything Goes was his biggest hit, and while it’s something of a period piece, the title song took on a life of […]

Book of Mormon composer Robert Lopez plays songs from the show

Arts, Culture & Media

Robert Lopez, who teamed up with South Park creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker to create the new musical Book of Mormon, plays some of the songs from the show.

London’s theater business booming

Arts, Culture & Media

London’s West End sees an increase in theater attendance despite the sour economy.

Patti LuPone plays Mama Rose in “Gypsy”

Arts, Culture & Media

Patti LuPone has made a Broadway career out of playing powerful women. Maria Callas, Eva Perón, and now, a Tony-winning performance as Mama Rose in the classic musical “Gypsy.”

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