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Associated Press

Lansbury and Company Set for 'Blithe Spirit'
Casting is nearly complete for the Broadway revival of Noel Coward's ''Blithe Spirit,'' which will bring Angela Lansbury back to Broadway and will also star Christine Ebersole, Jayne Atkinson, Simon Jones and Rupert Everett.

New Generation Pays Tribute to Leonard Bernstein
Leonard Bernstein was as much a teacher as a conductor and composer. Now, his musical grandchildren have taken the stage, and perhaps just in time for classical music.

New York Times ArtsBeat Blog

Kathleen Turner Got Cast (Off-Broadway)
Kathleen Turner has joined the cast of Charles Busch's coming off-Broadway play "The Third Story," her first off-Broadway show since 1977.

Steinway & Sons Gets Order For 165 Pianos
The Conservatory-College of Music of the University of Cincinnati said it is paying $4.1 million for 165 pianos from Steinway & Sons, to be delivered over the course of the academic year

amNY New York City Theater Blog

Minnelli, Krakowski, Morisette Set for Rosie's Show

Cheyenne Jackson Joins Mormon Musical

Time Out New York Blog

When the going gets tough…
Is this allowed?
[two 24-Hour Plays posts]

Tragedy tonight
We hear that Too Much Memory, Rising Phoenix Rep’s Fringe hit, will transfer to New York Theatre Workshop for a three-week run in December. The show, cowritten by Keith ...

Los Angeles Times Culture Monster Blog

President Bush presents National Medals of the Arts Awards

Orange County Register The Arts Blog

New Web site focuses on OC arts scene
It seems as if we’re not the only game in town.

San JoseMercury News AEI Blog

Terrence McNally comes to town
Love! Valour! Compassion! Critically-acclaimed playwright (not to mention quite genial fellow) Terrence McNally will be holding forth at San Jose State University this Wednesday as part of a Center...

Variety

'Speed' bump at Broadway box office
Broadway experienced a pre-Thanksgiving lull last week, with few tourists in town to help boost box office.

Jayne Atkinson joins 'Blithe Spirit'
'24' actress to play bride in Broadway revival

Writers tapped for Keen Teens
Trio to pen plays for education program

Playbill

* Kathleen Turner to Star Off-Broadway in Busch's Third Story
* Spiner Will Be the Man of La Mancha for Reprise Theatre Company
* Atkinson Joins Starry Cast of Broadway's Blithe Spirit Revival
* PHOTO CALL: Neuwirth Helps Chicago Celebrate 12th Year and 5,000th Show
* Sunset Boulevard Will Return to the West End in December
* Complete Casting Announced for Stages St. Louis' Little Women
* Frost/Nixon Film Will Open Nationwide Christmas Day
* Ford's Theatre Receives 2008 National Medal of Arts; Sherman Brothers Also Honored

TheaterMania

* Atkinson Joins Ebersole, Everett, Lansbury, et al. in Broadway's Blithe Spirit
* Brent Spiner to Star in Reprise's Man of La Mancha
* NYC's Town Hall Announces 2009 Season

Broadway.com

* Broadway Grosses: Box Office Down; Two New Shows Begin Previews
* Christine Ebersole and Donna Murphy to Host 2009 Drama League Gala

My New York: Hairspray's Marissa Perry can't stop the beat of her primo NYC picks

Talkin' Broadway

Philadelphia Reviews: Hairspray, Rock Doves

BroadwayWorld

* Cloris Leachman Recently Hospitalized in LA, On the Mend Reports ET