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Article | By Janice Simpson, Dylan Parent | February 16, 2023
21 Pivotal Moments in Broadway's Black History
In honor of Black History Month, Playbill looks at important moments on Broadway from Black artists.
Article | By Janice Simpson | February 12, 2022
Pivotal Moments in Broadway's Black History
In honor of Black History Month, Playbill.com offers a look at important moments and works with regard to African-Americans in the history of theatre.
Article | October 5, 2014
Guggenheim Live Streams Preview of Little Dancer, Featuring Boyd Gaines and Rebecca Luker, Tonight
The Guggenheim's sold-out Oct. 5 presentation, "The Kennedy Center: Little Dancer with Susan Stroman," will be live streamed beginning at 7:30 PM.
Article | October 1, 2014
Guggenheim Will Live Stream Preview of New Lynn Ahrens-Stephen Flaherty Musical Little Dancer, Featuring Boyd Gaines and Rebecca Luker
The Guggenheim's sold-out Oct. 5 presentation, "The Kennedy Center: Little Dancer with Susan Stroman," will be live streamed beginning at 7:30 PM.
Article | By Robert Simonson | August 25, 2013
Julie <em>Harris</em>, Leading Actress of the American Theatre, Dies at 87
Julie Harris, a towering figure of the American theatre in the decades following World War II, who created several iconic stage roles — collecting five Tony Awards along the way — died Aug. 24 in West Chatham, MA. The cause was congestive heart failure. She was 87.
Article | By Robert Simonson | August 25, 2013
Julie Harris, Leading Actress of the American Theatre, Dies at 87
Julie Harris, a towering figure of the American theatre in the decades following World War II, who created several iconic stage roles — collecting five Tony Awards along the way — died Aug. 24 in West Chatham, MA. The cause was congestive heart failure. She was 87.
Article | By Mark Shenton | March 31, 2009
Eccleston, Stephens and More Join Gillian Anderson for New Donmar Adaptation of Doll's House
Christopher Eccleston, Toby Stephens, Tara Fitzgerald, Anton Lesser and Maggie Wells will join the previously announced Gillian Anderson in the Donmar Warehouse's new production of A Doll's House in London.
Article | By Andrew Gans | November 24, 2008
American Buffalo Broadway Revival Has Closed
The Broadway revival of American Buffalo, which co-starred John Leguizamo, Cedric the Entertainer and Haley Joel Osment, played its final performance at the Belasco Theatre Sunday, Nov. 23 at 3 PM, according to a spokesperson for the show.
Article | By Andrew Gans | November 21, 2008
Decision on American Buffalo's Future to Be Decided Nov. 24
The three actors who comprise the cast of American Buffalo — John Leguizamo, Cedric the Entertainer and Haley Joel Osment — may play their final performance Sunday, Nov. 23 at 3 PM, but they won't know whether it was their last performance until the following day.
Article | By Andrew Gans | November 19, 2008
Revival of American Buffalo, with Leguizamo, Posts Closing Notice
The revival of David Mamet's American Buffalo, which officially opened at the Belasco Nov. 17, will likely play its final performance on Broadway Nov. 23 at 3 PM.
Article | By Andrew Gans | November 17, 2008
Revival of Mamet's American Buffalo Opens on Broadway Nov. 17
John Leguizamo, Cedric the Entertainer and "Sixth Sense" Oscar nominee Haley Joel Osment co-star in the revival of David Mamet's American Buffalo, which officially opens on Broadway Nov. 17 at 6:45 PM at the Belasco Theatre.
Article | By Andrew Gans | October 31, 2008
Revival of Mamet's American Buffalo Begins Broadway Previews Oct. 31
The recently opened, critically acclaimed revival of David Mamet's Speed-the-Plow is joined by another Mamet revival on Broadway Oct. 31 when American Buffalo begins previews at the Belasco Theatre.
Article | By Playbill Staff, Ken Jones | May 2, 2006
Bountiful Tops 2006 Lucille Lortel Awards with Four Wins
The 21st Annual Lucille Lortel Awards were handed out May 1 at New World Stages, in a ceremony hosted by Actress-comedian Judy Gold and actor Brían F. O'Byrne.
Article | By Robert Simonson | April 18, 2006
James Houghton Named Head of Juilliard Drama
James Houghton, the founder and artistic director of the Signature Theatre Company, has been named the new head of the drama department at Juilliard, the respected Manhattan acting and playwriting school.
Article | By Kenneth Jones | December 30, 2005
Kahn Will Step Down as Head of Juilliard Drama to Focus on D.C.'s Shakespeare Theatre
Michael Kahn, director of The Juilliard School's Drama Division since 1992, will step down from that post effective at the end of the academic year, Juilliard announced.
Article | By Andrew Gans | March 14, 2003
DIVA TALK: Laurie Beechman Remembered in New Film; Elegies Songs Plus NEWS of Buckley & Myers
A new documentary about the life of the late singer-actress Laurie Beechman will debut March 31 at the Directors Guild in New York City.
Article | By Andrew Gans | March 14, 2003
DIVA TALK: Laurie Beechman Remembered in New Film; Elegies Songs Plus NEWS of Buckley & Myers
When Laurie Beechman lost her battle with cancer March 8, 1998, the theatre world lost one of its most dynamic performers and one of the all-time great belters.
Article | December 23, 2001
NYC Premiere of Jones and Schmidt's Roadside Meets Stop Sign Dec. 23
Roadside, a new musical by The Fantasticks writers Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt, ends its New York City premiere as scheduled Dec. 23.
Article | February 5, 2001
Feb. 5 L.A. Benefit Establishes Anthony Lee Student Matinee Series
Seattle and Los Angeles actor Anthony Dwain Lee was shot to death by the Los Angeles Police Department Oct. 28, 2000, at a Halloween Party, but the respected African-American actor will live on with the establishment of the Anthony Lee Student Matinee Series. The new program, hosted by the Sacramento Theatre Company, will allow students in middle and high school to experience live performance and participate in pre-show and post-show talkbacks.
Article | January 24, 2001
Feb. 5 L.A. Benefit Establishes Anthony Lee Student Matinee Series
Seattle and Los Angeles actor Anthony Dwain Lee was shot to death by the Los Angeles Police Department Oct. 28, 2000 at a Halloween Party, but the respected African-American actor will live on with the establishment of the Anthony Lee Student Matinee Series. The new program, hosted by the Sacramento Theatre Company, will allow students in middle and high school to experience live performance and participate in pre-show and post-show talkbacks.

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