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Kathie Lee Gifford Revives an Evangelist on Broadway

Starring Carolee Carmello, Gifford’s new musical, “Scandalous,” re-creates the life of legendary preacher Aimee Semple McPherson.

'Annie' Onstage Through the Years (Slideshow)

With the recent revival of the musical "Annie" opening this week, we look back on the many actors from the show's 35 years of productions.

Nederlanders Celebrate 100 Years in Business

James M. and James L. Nederlander were named “Living Landmarks” by the New York Landmarks Conservancy, becoming the first father and son duo to win the honor.

Dramatists Guild Offers Post-Sandy Relief

DGF will provide more than $40,000 in emergency recovery grants to theaters based in New York City and New Jersey that were affected by Hurricane Sandy.

'Annie' Returns to the Great White Way

There’s so much that’s right about director James Lapine’s joyous revival of “Annie” that it’s particularly painful to have to note the one element that isn’t working.

'Checkers' Brings Back the Nixons

Douglas McGrath’s “Checkers,” at Vineyard Theatre, starring Anthony LaPaglia and Kathryn Erbe as Richard and Pat Nixon under Terry Kinney’s direction, is entertaining but reductive.

'A Twist of Water' Is Tangled but Promising

Caitlin Parrish’s “A Twist of Water,” from Chicago-based Route 66 Theatre Company, is a well-played but conventional father-daughter drama that’s also a salute to the Windy City.

The Colony Theatre Skirts Bankruptcy For Now

Burbank's Colony Theatre gets needed cash, but bankruptcy still looms.

The Apple Clan Returns in Richard Nelson's Wry 'Sorry'

Presidential politics and personal conflicts are subtly and movingly examined by Richard Nelson in “Sorry,” the third play of the Apple family saga, at the Public Theater.

Broadway Actors Rally After Sandy

In storm’s aftermath, cast and crew members pull together to help each other, make sure the shows go on.