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THE ORPHAN'S HOME CYCLE Featured In The New York Times, Associated Press And More

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:15:19 GMT

THE ORPHANS' HOME CYCLE, PART 1: THE STORY OF A CHILDHOOD, the first part of the world premiere three part theatrical event by the Pulitzer Prize and Academy Award-winning playwright Horton Foote, opened last night at Signature Theatre Company at the...
Source: Broadway World

Theater Listings: Nov. 20 — 26

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:31:08 GMT

Approximate running times are in parentheses. Theaters are in Manhattan unless otherwise noted. Full reviews of current shows, additional listings, showtimes and tickets: nytimes.com/theater.
Source: The New York Times

PLAYBILL.COM'S THEATRE WEEK IN REVIEW, Oct. 31-Nov. 6: Why Me?

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:40:30 GMT

Though it perhaps shouldn't have, the quick shuttering delivered Broadway a body shock. The play was one half of a ballyhooed repertory set-up that also included Broadway Bound (which will now never open, despite much rehearsal).
Source: Playbill

Brian d'Arcy James to Reprise His Obie-Winning 'GOOD THIEF' Performance for Keen Benefit 11/2

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:37:16 GMT

Ben Brantley wrote in The New York Times, "James knows just how to perform the sleight of hand that's required in an exquisitely calibrated performance. What's described is ugly and violent; the description itself is hypnotically soft-spoken.
Source: Broadway World

Quoted in 'Fashion Rating: Sienna Miller @ "After Miss Julie" Broadway Night Opening'

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:08:47 GMT

Ben Brantley said in The Bastardly:

I was rooting for Sienna Miller

Sluttyiena's Broadway Debut! The Reviews Are In!

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:30:44 GMT

The wacktress was painted as adequate, but just another unqualified film actress to take stage, falling short of embodying the character. Or they may have just forgotten to watch her acting and focused on her ass!
Source: Perez Hilton

Broadway Critics Applaud Sienna Miller – for Her Looks

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:18:49 GMT

From left: Marin Ireland, Sienna Miller and Jonny Lee Miller at the curtain call for After Miss Julie Photo by: Jemal Countess / Getty Sienna Miller received a guarded welcome to Broadway Thursday night, as critics measured her performance in the...
Source: People

Sienna Miller makes controversial Broadway debut

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:23:41 GMT

Sienna Miller controversially divided critics on her Broadway debut last night as part of a new wave of British actors treading the boards in New York.
Source: This Is London

NYC: When Context Makes All the Difference

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 23:46:04 GMT

Somewhere in a previous life, many of New York’s political consultants may have been Broadway publicists, writing those advertising blurbs that selectively quote critics to make the reviews sound better than they are.
Source: The New York Times

Quoted in 'Hugh Jackman, Daniel Craig Get Raves for Handling Cell-Phone User'

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:32:11 GMT

Ben Brantley said in People:

It's hard to avoid thinking that had they chosen to recite the alphabet in counterpoint (which might have been more fun), their joint appearance would still generate ticket sales unknown for a straight play since Julia Roberts appeared in Richard Greenberg’s Three Days of Rain

Violens "Doomed" Music Video

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 16:59:57 GMT