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“Elliot” writer opera back on after homophobia row

logointern3 — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 14:00:52 +0000

(London) – The latest show from “Billy Elliot” playwright Lee Hall will go on after all. A dispute over words spoken by a gay character had threatened to derail his new project – a community opera involving 300 children – but officials said Thursday a compromise had been reached. “We are delighted to announce that [...]

Tonys are gay, gay, gay

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:37:00 +0000

The 63rd Annual Tony Awards aired on CBS last night, kicking off with Sir Elton John, technical glitches, Liza at her Liza-ist, tons of hot musical theater guys, hair (beautiful hair), Dolly(...)

B’way’s big question: How many Tonys for ‘Billy’?

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 18:40:58 +0000

(Ney York) The big question seems to be: How many Tonys will “Billy Elliot” take home?

If the Broadway theater gods are appeased Sunday, June 7, at Radio City Music Hall, “Billy Elliot” could(...)