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'Kinky Boots' tops field with 13 Tony nominations

New York - Cindy Lauper was having fun as the 67th Annual Tony Award nominations were announced today (April 30) because her "Kinky Boots" led the way with 13. Next up was "Matilda the Musical" with 12.

In the Media by Tim O'Brien

Op-Ed: Touring 'Book of Mormon' blends bad taste with genuine heart

Edgy, un-PC humour isn't in vogue this year. Neither is irony, it seems. One wonders if that could become a problem for 'The Book of Mormon' (the Broadway musical, not the religious book) as touring productions reach audiences outside New York.

In the Media by Jeff Cottrill

Anna Nicole Smith opera makes its New York debut

New York - The opera that highlights the life of Anna Nicole Smith will make its American debut this year. The New York Opera announced today that "Anna Nicole" is scheduled for the 2013-2014 season.

In the Media by Micki Hogan - 5 comments

$4,000 stolen from children’s cancer charity Special

Sydney - An estimated $4,000 has been stolen from a kid’s cancer charity at Broadway Shopping Centre in Sydney in what police have described as a “cruel and low act”.

Digital Journal Report by Richard Milnes - 7 comments

New York entertainment disrupted by superstorm

New York - New York's entertainment industry has taken a major hit thanks to Hurricane Sandy. Earlier Monday night, "Late Show" host David Letterman recited his monologue to a nearly empty Ed Sullivan Theater. "Late Night" host Jimmy Fallon had the same experience.

In the Media by Layne Weiss

Producing team wins rights to stage 'Rear Window'

New York - A production team has won the rights to turn Alfred Hitchcock's 1954 thriller "Rear Window" into a play. The film was adapted from Cornell Goodrich's 1942 short story "It Had To Be Murder."

In the Media by Layne Weiss - 3 comments

Review: Sister Act offers divine fun Special

Toronto - Sister Act, the musical based on the 1992 movie, opened in Toronto as part of a national tour following its Broadway run. It's a fun-filled spectacle that cleverly riffs on classic dance tunes while keeping the mood light-hearted.

Digital Journal Report by Cate Kustanczy

Scarlett Johansson to return to Broadway

Movie star Scarlett Johansson is to return to Broadway in a production of ‘Cat on a Hot Tin Roof’. She will play the role of Maggie.

In the Media by Tim Sandle - 1 comment

Review: Amaluna offers a powerful mix of circus and theater Special

Toronto - Cirque du Soleil returns to Toronto with a show that places women in the forefront. Amaluna is Cirque's 32nd touring production, and it's a feast for the eyes, ears, and heart.

Digital Journal Report by Cate Kustanczy - 2 comments

NYPD subpoena Twitter for info after Broadway death threats

Twitter has been forced to hand over account information after a tweet saying people would be killed at a Broadway Theatre during a one-man show by former boxing champ Mike Tyson.

In the Media by Darren Weir - 1 comment

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Leichhardt LAC - NSW Police Force

Can you identify the female and male pictured above? They may be able to assist police with investigations into an incident at Broadway Shopping Centre on Sunday 17 February 2013. During this incident approximately $4000 was stolen from a charity worker for the 'Kids with Cancer' foundation. Please contact Glebe Police on 9552 8099 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 if you have any information about this offence.

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