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Oprah says Fantasia’s own trauma from abuse was healed by ‘The Color Purple,’ calls film ‘a revival for joy’

Oprah Winfrey is singing the praises of Fantasia Barrino, one of the stars of the upcoming movie musical “The Color Purple” — a new take on the Broadway hit based on Alice Walker’s 1982 novel of the same name.

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Epiphone reboots its Broadway, Sheraton and Casino collections with some of its most luxurious finishes yet

Wine Red, Natural and Vintage Sunburst colorways head up the drop, which also contains left-handed options

Guitar World

Epiphone refreshes its Broadway, Casino and Sheraton arch-top electrics in classic, purist-friendly finishes

Wine Red, Vintage Sunburst and Natural are just what the doctor ordered for the 2023 Epiphone arch-top range, and there are left-handed models available too

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'The Color Purple' trailer out, Oprah Winfrey says, "bold new take on the beloved classic"

Warner Bros. has released the first trailer for the Broadway musical adaption of 'The Color Purple', directed by Blitz Bazawule. Oprah Winfrey has shared the trailer on her Instagram handle, saying it is a 'bold new take on the beloved classic'.

The Times of India

Rockies’ beat Marlins behind red-hot Jurickson Profar

DENVER — Jurickson Profar has a megawatt smile that could light up Broadway. That smile was beaming Monday night at Coors Field.

The Denver Post

Ben Platt, up for a Tony for his performance in 'Parade,' gets by with a little help from his friends

LOS ANGELES — Playing outsiders comes naturally to Ben Platt, a gay, Jewish theater geek born and raised in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Times

Rumors Are Swirling That Ariana Grande Is Lip Syncing Over Kristin Chenoweth’s Voice For Wicked, And The Broadway Legend Has A Take

Kristin Chenoweth shares her thoughts on leaked video of Ariana Grande allegedly lip-syncing on the set of Wicked.

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Billy McFarland claims he has secured funding for ‘Fyre Festival 1.5’

McFarland does not reveal details about Fyre Festival 1.5, but says reaction to his getting artists ‘has been so extreme’

The Independent UK

'Bamboozled': world-class producer's Broadway plans for Civic Theatre

"It really is an absolutely first class venue and it's in a world-class environment."

Newcastle Herald

Biden to mark Jewish American Heritage Month with Broadway stars, speak out on antisemitism

President Joe Biden plans to mark Jewish American Heritage Month by highlighting his administration’s efforts to combat antisemitism at a White House reception that will feature performances from the stars of the Broadway revival of “Parade."

The Independent UK

Striking Hollywood writers vow not to picket Tony Awards, opening the door to some kind of show

Striking members of the Writers Guild of America have said they will not picket next month’s Tony Award telecast, clearing a thorny issue facing show organizers and opening the door for some sort of Broadway razzle-dazzle

The Independent UK

'Succession' star Jeremy Strong lands a role on Broadway in 2024 in 'An Enemy of the People'

Jeremy Strong is going from a corporate boardroom on TV to a whistleblower on Broadway

The Independent UK

The Titans won the 2023 NFL schedule release with hilarious Broadway Q&A

This Titans schedule release video is the absolute best.

USA Today Sports Media Group

The Motive and the Cue review: a ‘heartfelt plea’ for the ‘power of theatre’

“There’s been no shortage of stage portrayals of real life VIPs in the past couple of years,” said Clive Davis in The Times. Jack Thorne’s “thoughtful, often wickedly droll” new play, about the relationship between Richard Burton and John Gielgud during rehearsals for a 1964 production of Hamlet on Broadway,…

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The Guardian - UK

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Bad Cinderella to close on Broadway

The musical will close on 4 June, after receiving mixed reviews from US critics and failing to receive a nomination at the Tony awards

Evening Standard

Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Bad Cinderella to close on Broadway on June 4

The show, a retooling of the composer’s West End musical Cinderella, opened less than two months ago

The Guardian - UK

The week in theatre: The Motive and the Cue; A Play for the Living in a Time of Extinction; Jules et Jim; Supernova – review

Sam Mendes reignites Gielgud and Burton’s Broadway Hamlet; a climate crisis play is powered by bikes (and eco-shaming); Timberlake Wertenbaker has fun with Jules et Jim; and Rhiannon Neads hits escape velocity

The Independent UK

New this week: Jonas Brothers, Muppets, Bennifer and 'Air'

This week’s new entertainment releases include an album from Jonas Brothers, Nintendo releasing a fresh Legend of Zelda video game and PBS’ “Great Performances” celebrating 50 years of Broadway with a starry concert

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Daily Mirror

Barking venue will host Neil Young Day to mark rocker's 1971 recording session

The recording took place at Barking Assembly Hall, part of the town hall now known as The Broadway, an arts centre, where the original dressing room used by Neil remains

The Guardian - UK

The Motive and the Cue review – Gielgud and Burton battle it out

Mark Gatiss and Johnny Flynn star in Jack Thorne’s play about the prickly pair’s 1960s Broadway production of Hamlet

Evening Standard

The Motive and the Cue, National Theatre review: Sam Mendes’s elegant production is a love letter to theatre

In this look at Richard Burton and Sir John Gielgud’s staging of Hamlet on Broadway, the play is not the thing

Cinemablend

Mean Girls: The Musical: An Updated Cast List, Including Tina Fey, Reneé Rapp And More

The updated cast of the musical adaptation of Mean Girls, featuring Tina Fey, Reneé Rapp and more.

Chicago Sun-Times

‘Some Like It Hot’ musical leads Tony Award nominations with 13 nods

Sean Hayes received a best actor nomination for his work in “Good Night, Oscar,” which had its world premiere at the Goodman Theatre last year.

Texas Observer

Taking Back Texas’ Streets

TxDOT has blocked a plan in San Antonio to turn two lanes of a major thoroughfare into bike paths. What does it mean for other cities?

Evening Standard

Jodie Comer scores first Tony Award nomination for Broadway debut

Her breakout theatre role in Prima Facie earned four nods in total

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