The actor’s gift for garish eccentricity was indelibly appropriate for the outlandish, cross-dressing mad scientist Frank-N-Furter.
Category: Theater
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Tim Curry, Star of ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show,’ Dies at 80
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Rupert Grint Will Join ‘Harry Potter’ Again, This Time on Broadway
The New York Times – Movies:The British actor, who played Ron Weasley in all eight films, will play the same character, this time as an adult, in “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.”
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Tiffany, ’80s Pop Star, Is Busy Reinventing Herself
The New York Times – Music:Best known for her hit song “I Think We’re Alone Now,” she is making her Off Broadway debut in “Spandex the Musical.”
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How ‘Rocky Horror’ Dreamed Up a Mad Scientist’s World
The New York Times – Movies:The designers kept in mind the slapdash seediness that has been embedded in the musical’s DNA ever since it started in 1973 at the Royal Court Theater in London.
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J.T. Harding on Crafting the Hits of Broadway’s ‘Music City’
The New York Times – Music:The Nashville songsmith J.T. Harding gives the lowdown on writing with Keith Urban, Uncle Kracker, Shane McAnally and more.
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A ‘Schmigadoon!’ Cast Album and More Theater to Stream
The New York Times – Movies:Other streaming picks include a deft “Winter’s Tale,” a reimagining of a solo show about sex work and a ’70s production of Chekhov by tweens.
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Ari Emanuel’s Company to Acquire 7 Broadway Theaters and 10 in the West End
The New York Times – Business:The purchase of ATG Entertainment, which operates dozens of venues worldwide, will require regulatory approval.
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Geraldine de Haas, the ‘First Lady’ of Chicago Jazz, Dies at 91
The New York Times – Music:After a successful singing career, she led the revival of jazz in the Windy City in the 1970s and ’80s, organizing festivals and concert series.
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At Edinburgh Fringe, It’s Time for Comedy, Stunts and Even a Few Owls
The New York Times – On the Runway:As the festival brings thousands of shows to the Scottish city, there’s also plenty of merriment out on the streets.
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At Edinburgh Fringe, Amanda Knox Takes the Mic to Reclaim Her Story
The New York Times – On the Runway:In a solo show at the Edinburgh Fringe, Knox is trying to turn her tabloid infamy into stand-up humor, despite an intense backlash.