Big City: Reaction in New York to Betsy DeVos? A Lot of Shrugs Amid the furor over the new education secretary, the reality is that the federal government has limited influence over the city’s schools. {$excerpt:n} Source: New York Times
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The Look: New York City: Photographs of Style, Culture, and Discovery Andre Wagner, a photographer based in Brooklyn, roamed the streets of Manhattan this winter in search of stylish moments. {$excerpt:n} Source: New York Times
Who Would Lin-Manuel Miranda Cast in the In the Heights Film? He said he may recreate his performance as Usnavi, but under one condition. {$excerpt:n} Source: Playbill
Christine Ebersole, Patti LuPone, and Kelli O’Hara Join Forces for A Celebration of Song The evening will feature selections from Grey Gardens, War Paint, and Far From Heaven. {$excerpt:n} Source: Playbill
Last Year’s Evita Casting Controversy Inspires Project Am I Right Lauren Villegas’ initiative seeks to raise awareness of whitewashing within the acting community. {$excerpt:n} Source: Playbill
Snow Update: The Shows Will Go On Storm Niko is forecast to drop up to 12 inches on New York City February 9. {$excerpt:n} Source: Playbill
Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein Announces West End Dates and Venue Show will transfer to the Garrick Theatre after an out-of-town tryout in Newcastle. {$excerpt:n} Source: Playbill
Dana Ivey Will Direct Reading of Science Fiction Comedy R.U.R. Casting is complete for the Acting Company event. {$excerpt:n} Source: Playbill
How’s the Mayor Doing? A Color-Coded App Can Answer That Data on Mayor Bill de Blasio’s promises, and the progress made on them, has been collected by his staff and is likely to play a role in his re-election bid.…
David Rabe Joins Ensemble at Chicago's Gift Theatre The theatre welcomes the return of the acclaimed playwright following the success of Good for Otto. {$excerpt:n} Source: Playbill
See Alfred Molina and Jane Kaczmarek in Geffen’s Long Day’s Journey Into Night The West Coast theatre’s production of Eugene O’Neill’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play officially opened February 8. {$excerpt:n} Source: Playbill
Cast Set for Reading of New Musical Other World from [title of show] Team The musical has a book by Hunter Bell and music and lyrics by Jeff Bowen and Ann McNamee. {$excerpt:n} Source: Playbill
Grey Gardens Mansion Goes on the Market for Million The house that gave its name to two movies and a musical could be yours. {$excerpt:n} Source: Playbill
Neighborhood Joint: Retro Roller Skating Under the Strobe Lights RollerJam USA is the only indoor, year-round roller skating rink in New York. {$excerpt:n} Source: New York Times
Briefing: Winter Storm Hits the Northeast Forecasts called for 8 to 12 inches of snow in New York City. Parts of New England could get up to 18 inches of snow. {$excerpt:n} Source: New York Times