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Associated Press

David Mamet's 'Race' Opens on B'way in December
David Mamet will be back on Broadway next season, this time with a new play called ''Race.''.

New York Times ArtsBeat Blog

The Moor To Have At Least One More Sigh In Duke's 'Othello'
For those who, like us, tried and failed to snare a ticket to the recent production of "Othello," by Theater for a New Audience, there's hope yet: It's returning for 12 performances in mid-April with an eye toward an eventual commercial run.

Second Stage to Postpone Production of New Beane Play
Second Stage Theater is postponing its summer production of "Mr. & Mrs. Fitch," a new play by Douglas Carter Beane, because of a scheduling conflict with the project's director, Scott Ellis.

Hartford Courant Behind the Curtain Blog

Cancer, Warhol and Marco Polo -- Sing Out!
Cancer, Kublai Khan and Marco Polo and Andy Warhol's Factory are three subjects explored in workshop productions of three new works by the new Yale Institute for Music Theater.

Cast Named for "42nd Street"
Austin Miller, who was featured in TV's "You're the One That I Want," will be playing Billy Lawlor in Goodspeed Opera House's production of "42nd Street."

Time Out New York Upstaged Blog

David Cote: Domo arrigato, Spring Awakening
Spring Awakening hits Japan.

Adam Feldman: Book of the Week: Seth Rudetsky’s Broadway Nights
I know what you are wondering. You are wondering, “What is Adam Feldman reading this week?” And since I know you are too shy to ask—it’s okay! really! I’m approachable!—I will spare you the awkwardness by telling you right now: I am reading Broadway Nights, by the brazen, brassy, mouthy musical director and show-tune know-it-all ...

Playbill

* West Side Story Cast Will Perform on "Letterman" March 12
* School for Wives Will Replace Timon of Athens at Shakespeare NJ
* Hartford Extends To Kill a Mockingbird an Additional Week
* Sheik and Jarrow's Whisper House May Materialize at Old Globe

TheaterMania

* Disney's Animated Film Musical The Princess and the Frog, with Anika Noni Rose and Oprah Winfrey, Gets November Release
* Gareth Saxe to Star in Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey's Hamlet
* Drury Lane Oakbrook Theatre Announces Cast for Seussical

Broadway.com

Interview: Jeff Daniels goes for a knockout in God of Carnage

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New York Times ArtsBeat Blog

New Mamet Play Coming to Broadway. Do We Have Your Attention?
"Race," a new play by David Mamet, will have its premiere on Broadway at the end of this year.

Playbill

* David Mamet's Race to Arrive on Broadway in Fall 2009

TheaterMania

* Danny Hoch, Laurie Metcalf, Pamela Reed, Roger Rees, Nilaja Sun Among SFBATCC Nominees
* Spinning Into Butter Starring Sarah Jessica Parker Gets March 27 Release

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MID-AFTERNOON ADDITIONS

Associated Press

Ailing 'SVU' Star Hargitay Said to Be Improving
Ailing ''Law & Order: SVU'' star Mariska Hargitay should be back on the case soon.

Playbill

* Drama Desk Awards to Be Presented May 17
* Dickens, Miller, Hollinger, Daisey, Wilde Announced for PlayMakers Season in NC

TheaterMania

* Drama Desk Awards to Be Held May 17; Nominations to Be Announced April 27
* Brent Barrett, Jerry Dixon, John Treacy Egan and More Set for Broadway Bound

Chicago Tribune Theater Loop Blog

Goodman O'Neill fest posts strong numbers

Miami Herald Drama Queen Blog

Theater leaders brainstorm, and a musical needs a composer
As part of its 2009 Festival of the Arts running through March 21, the North Campus of Miami Dade College is hosting an event called the South Florida Theater Summit at 11:15 a.m. on Thursday, March 12. The discussion is a highlight of the festival, which focuses on student performances, a new music competition and the visual arts.

The Mirror up to Nature

The Flip Side
Back when some of the first high-profile theater death spirals were gaining publicity, I linked to a post by Mr. 99 Seats in which he was casting a skeptical eye on some of these plights.

What's Eligible
Michael Billington on what's wrong with the Olivier Awards in London:

The Guardian Performing Arts Blog

AndyField:
Videogames can take theatre to the next level
Interactive performances can be a hard sell for audiences, but basing shows on point-and-click adventures and other games could help

The Stage UK

Wilton's Music Hall bids to be taken over by the National Trust
Wilton's Music Hall, celebrating its 150th anniversary this month, is bidding to be taken over by the National Trust later this year

Daldrey to direct David Hare double bill at Suffolk theatrical festival
Billy Elliot director Stephen Daldry is set to direct David Hare's latest double bill as part of Suffolk's HighTide Festival this spring.

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