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Forest comes alive in Philharmonic 'Vixen'

news.yahoo.com With giant sunflowers popping up in back, a forest bed of moss in front, and animals and insects darting about in eye-popping costumes, the New York Philharmonic turned its stage into the set for what's becoming … view details ,

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St. Louis makes strong case for 'Klinghoffer'

news.yahoo.com Ripped from headlines about the 1985 hijacking of the Achille Lauro cruise ship, John Adams' opera "The Death of Klinghoffer" has had a troubled history since its premiere in 1991. view details ,

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Fab Four cover band to leave Broadway in September

news.yahoo.com It's time to say goodbye to the Fab Four cover band on Broadway after a long and winding road. "Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles on Broadway" will play its final performance Sept. 4 at the Brooks Atkinson … view details ,

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Lloyd Webber's musical 'Love Never Dies' to close

news.yahoo.com Andrew Lloyd Webber's sequel to the hit musical "The Phantom of the Opera" will close in August. "Love Never Dies" opened in March last year to mixed reviews at the Adelphi Theatre as the first … view details ,

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Kara DioGuardi to star in Broadway's 'Chicago'

news.yahoo.com Kara DioGuardi is about to make her Broadway stage debut as a merry murderess. The songwriter and former "American Idol" judge is the latest celebrity to step into the role of Roxie Hart in the Tony … view details ,

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On the Charts: Amazon Gives 'Book of Mormon' Soundtrack a Huge Boost

rollingstone.com WINNER OF THE WEEK: Amazon. Every time the online retailer stamps a ridiculous price on an MP3 album, like Lady Gaga's 99-cent Born This Way a couple weeks ago, or albums by Yeasayer and Vampire Weekend last year … view details ,

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Tony glory propels "Mormon" to No. 3 on album chart

news.yahoo.com Adele returned to the top spot on the U.S. pop album for a 10th nonconsecutive week on Wednesday, bumping Lady Gaga to No. 2 after a two-week reign. view details ,

'Book Of Mormon' Makes Billboard 200 History; Adele Returns to No. 1

billboard.biz While Adele's "21" returns, as expected, to the No. 1 slot on the Billboard 200 for a 10th nonconsecutive week and Lady Gaga's "Born This Way" falls to No. 2, the real news is the stunning re … view details ,

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'The Book of Mormon' Triumphs at the Tony Awards

rollingstone.com The Book of Mormon, the irreverent and hilarious Broadway debut of South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, won nine awards at last night's Tonys, including Best Musical, Best Original Score and Best Book … view details ,

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'Book of Mormon' Wins Best Musical Tony; Bono, The Edge Make Appearance

billboard.com NEW YORK - A slew of acclaimed shows were up for Tony Awards in a remarkably competitive year, but a production that wasn't even eligible still managed to cast a shadow - well, shall we make that a web? - over the … view details ,

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Former 'Spider-Man' Musical Director Seeks $300k in Royalties

rollingstone.com Julie Taymor, the former director of Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, is seeking an estimated $300,000 in unpaid royalties from the musical's producers. Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, the union representing … view details ,

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Bono talks of struggles, triumphs of `Spider-Man'

news.yahoo.com With the Broadway premiere of the beleaguered "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" finally in sight, Bono and The Edge, who wrote the music and lyrics for the musical, were in a jovial mood as they previewed … view details , ,