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Q: At the 25th anniversary of The Phantom of the Opera, why didn’t Michael Crawford sing with the other tenors?

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Marilyn Berger, Buffalo Grove, Ill. It may have seemed odd to see the original Phantom at the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical’s anniversary concert and not hear him sing. Crawford was never supposed to perform, though, in order to rest his … Continue reading

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Q: I was wondering which Daniel Radcliffe enjoys more: acting on the big screen or on Broadway?

Melanie Schaberg, Avondale, Ariz. The 21-year-old was at home whether starring in the Harry Potter films or singing and dancing eight times a week in the Broadway musical How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. He sees a big … Continue reading

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Who’s Hot in Hollywood: Christie Brinkley and Rob Estes

She has graced catwalks and magazine covers, and now, at 57, Christie Brinkley makes her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart in Chicago. The gig, scheduled at the Ambassador Theater through June 19, is her “dream come true.” Ex-husband Billy Joel … Continue reading

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Spider-Man sets opening night on Broadway

Finally. Spider-Man has an opening date on Broadway. Lead producer Michael Cohl announced today that Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark will begin preview performances on Broadway at the Foxwoods Theatre on Sunday, Nov. 14, at 3 p.m., with opening night … Continue reading

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Michael Jackson and Cirque du Soleil team for shows

Think Michael Jackson. Think Cirque du Soleil. Now imagine the two together. Just announced: The Estate of Michael Jackson, represented by Executors John Branca and John McLain, and Cirque du Soleil are joining together for the creation, development, production and … Continue reading

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Daniel Radcliffe to make Broadway musical debut

Meet the new Matthew Broderick. It’s just been announced that Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe will make his Broadway musical debut as J. Pierrepont Finch in a new production of How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying in spring … Continue reading

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