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'Hello, Dolly!' returns to Broadway

Hello, Dolly! is a musical with lyrics and music by Jerry Herman and a book by Michael Stewart, based on Thornton Wilder's 1938 farce The Merchant of Yonkers. The 2017 Broadway revival opened at the Shubert Theatre. The production was directed by Jerry Zaks, with the title role portrayed by Bette Midler.

'Violet' opens at the American Airlines Theatre

Violet is a musical with music by Jeanine Tesori and libretto by Brian Crawley based on the short story "The Ugliest Pilgrim" by Doris Betts. Violet opened on Broadway at the American Airlines Theatre in a Roundabout Theatre Company production, with Sutton Foster starring as "Violet". The production was directed by Leigh Silverman.

Daniel Radcliffe stars in 'The Cripple of Inishmaan'

The Cripple of Inishmaan is a dark comedy by Martin McDonagh who links the story to the real life filming of the documentary Man of Aran. In spring 2014, the production transferred to Broadway at the Cort Theatre for a limited run, starring Daniel Radcliffe as Cripple Billy and with Michael Grandage directing.

'Sister Act' opens in New York at the Broadway Theatre

Sister Act is a musical based on the hit film of the same name with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Glenn Slater, book by Bill and Cheri Steinkellner, and additional book material by Douglas Carter Beane. A revival of the show opened on Broadway at the Broadway Theatre, directed by Jerry Zaks. Patina Miller made her Broadway debut as Deloris.

'American Idiot' opens at the St. James Theatre

The Gin Game is a two-person, two-act play by Donald L. Coburn. The play was revived on Broadway at the Lyceum Theatre for 145 performances. Charles Durning and Julie Harris co-starred, directed by Charles Nelson Reilly. It received several Tony Award nominations, including for Best Revival of a Play.

A revival of 'The Gin Game' opens

The Gin Game is a two-person, two-act play by Donald L. Coburn. The play was revived on Broadway at the Lyceum Theatre for 145 performances. Charles Durning and Julie Harris co-starred, directed by Charles Nelson Reilly. It received several Tony Award nominations, including for Best Revival of a Play.

Supermodel Miranda Kerr is born

Miranda May Kerr is an Australian model. Kerr rose to prominence as one of the Victoria's Secret Angels. Kerr was the first Australian Victoria's Secret model and also represented the Australian department store chain David Jones. Kerr has launched her own brand of organic skincare products, KORA Organics, and has written a self-help book.

First known performance of tragedy Macbeth at the Globe Theatre

Macbeth is a tragedy by William Shakespeare. It dramatizes the damaging physical and psychological effects of political ambition on those who seek power for its own sake. It was first published in the Folio of 1623, possibly from a prompt book, and is Shakespeare's shortest tragedy.

Anniversaries of the (in)famous

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Andy Serkis

born 1949

Jessica Lange