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Lincoln Center Unveils New Public Space
Lincoln Center and Target opened the new David Rubenstein Atrium to the public for a preview of Manhattan's new "vibr... More »

Conflicts and Interests
Thanks to globalization and the Internet, a burgeoning number of theater and film artists will want to make political... More »

The Root of Good Acting (Pt. 4)
The first common mistake that will lead you down a very bad path is judging the character.  To me, the root of all pr... More »

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"Promises, Promises," a revival of the 1968 musical by Neil Simon, Burt Bacharach, and Hal David, based on Billy Wilder's film "The Apartment." Sean Hayes and Kristin Chenoweth star. More »

NY Theatre Reviews

In The Next Room

NY Review: 'In the Next Room or the vibrator play'
Sarah Ruhl's odd but somehow moving new play combines farce and drama for a challenging examination of women's sexuality in the repressive Victorian era. More »

Post No BIlls

Post No Bills
Mando Alvarado's new play has a sitcom-worthy premise that's hurt more than helped by the plot's sudden dark turn. More »

Orphans Home Cycle

The Orphans' Home Cycle: Part One-The Story of a Childhood
With two installments still to come, it's premature to characterize Horton Foote's complete work. But if they live up to the first part, what we are being served here is nothing less than an American masterwork. More »

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You Might Be The Next Back Stage Columnist!
Back Stage seeks five working actors to write monthly about their 2010 experiences for our "Take Five" column. More »

    Who Got the Part

    Laura Cook

    Laura Cook
    A combination of flexibility, training, and careful preparation helped Laura Cook land the role of Fruma-Sarah in the... More »

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      Annual College Guide
      In this week's spotlight, we discuss the varying paths young actors and dancers have chosen at colleges and universities across the country, what to expect after graduation, as well as a comprehensive list of undergraduate and graduate programs. More »

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