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'Smash' musical with Steven Spielberg coming to Broadway

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'Smash' musical with Steven Spielberg coming to Broadway

"Smash," a new stage musical based on the NBC series, is headed to Broadway with Steven Spielberg, Robert Greenblatt and Neil Meron as producers.

'West Wing,' 'Little House' casts to reunite for 'Stars in the House' anniversary

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'West Wing,' 'Little House' casts to reunite for 'Stars in the House' anniversary

The casts of "The West Wing" and "Little House on the Prairie" are to reunite for the first anniversary of the fundraising web series, "Stars in the House."

'Smash' musical, based on NBC series, coming to Broadway

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'Smash' musical, based on NBC series, coming to Broadway

A musical based on former NBC series "Smash" is being developed for Broadway.

Oscars 2019: Kendrick Lamar, SZA won't perform 'Black Panther' song

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Oscars 2019: Kendrick Lamar, SZA won't perform 'Black Panther' song

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Dick Latessa, 'Hairspray' star and Tony award winner dead at 87

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Dick Latessa, 'Hairspray' star and Tony award winner dead at 87

Broadway veteran Dick Latessa, best known for his role as Wilbur Turnblad in the original stage production of "Hairspray," has died at the age of 87.

Christian Borle to star in Broadway's 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'

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Christian Borle to star in Broadway's 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'

Two-time Tony Award-winner Christian Borle will star in the new Broadway musical "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," producers announced Monday.

'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' heading to Broadway

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'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' heading to Broadway

A stage musical based on Roald Dahl's "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" is to open on Broadway in the spring of 2017.

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Emily Blunt in talks to star as Mary Poppins in upcoming Disney sequel

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NBC to air 'Hairspray Live' Dec. 7; Kenny Leon to direct

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NBC to air 'Hairspray Live' Dec. 7; Kenny Leon to direct

NBC said Thursday it has scheduled "Hairspray Live" to air Dec. 7.

New 'Mary Poppins' movie in the works at Disney

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New 'Mary Poppins' movie in the works at Disney

A new "Mary Poppins" musical is reportedly in development with "Chicago" and "Into the Woods" helmer Rob Marshall attached to direct.

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Marc Shaiman (born October 22, 1959) is an American composer, lyricist, arranger, and performer for films, television, and theatre.

Shaiman was born in Newark, New Jersey, the son of Claire (née Goldfein) and William Robert Shaiman. He lives in both Los Angeles and New York City. Shaiman and Scott Wittman have been partners in life and collaborators in theater since 1979.

Shaiman started his career as a theatre/cabaret musical director. He then became vocal arranger for Bette Midler, eventually becoming her musical director and co-producer of many of her recordings, including The Wind Beneath My Wings and From a Distance. He helped create the material for her performance on the penultimate Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. His work with both Bette Midler and Billy Crystal led to his involvement on their films.

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