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David Byrne’s ‘Here Lies Love’ Reaches Deal With Broadway Musicians

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David Byrne’s ‘Here Lies Love’ Reaches Deal With Broadway Musicians

After the musicians’ union raised objections to the show’s plans to use recorded music instead of a live band, the show agreed to use 12 musicians.

By Michael Paulson

Broadway Musicians Object to David Byrne’s ‘Here Lies Love’

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Broadway Musicians Object to David Byrne’s ‘Here Lies Love’

The show plans to use recorded music instead of a live band, but a labor union says its contract for the theater requires musicians for musicals.

By Michael Paulson

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For Lorna Courtney of ‘& Juliet,’ New York Has Always Been Her Stage

From LaGuardia High School to Broadway, this Tony Award-nominated star has traveled many miles on her journey to theater stardom.

By Elisabeth Vincentelli

Striking Writers’ Union Denies Waiver, Imperiling Tony Awards Telecast

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Striking Writers’ Union Denies Waiver, Imperiling Tony Awards Telecast

The Writers Guild of America indicated it would not grant a waiver to allow a live telecast of the Tonys on June 11, threatening one of Broadway’s biggest marketing moments.

By Michael Paulson and John Koblin