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- 1Warren Introduces Bill to Ban Private Equity from Owning Medical PracticesβBill to Ban Private Equity from Owning Medical Practices
Senator Elizabeth Warren has introduced legislation that would prohibit private equity firms from owning medical practices. The bill targets concerns that investor ownership drives up healthcare costs, cuts staffing, and prioritizes profits over patient care. Supporters see it as a push to keep medicine in the hands of clinicians, while critics are expected to argue it limits capital investment in healthcare practices.
- 2Neil Patrick Harris to Star in 'Damn Yankees' Broadway RevivalβNeil Patrick Harris to Star in 'Damn Yankees' Revival on Broadway https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/27/theater/damn-yankee
Neil Patrick Harris will return to Broadway to star in a revival of 'Damn Yankees', according to a New York Times report. The Tony-winning actor, known for 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch' and 'Company', takes on a leading role in the classic baseball musical, a casting choice already drawing attention among theatre fans.
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The Guardian has published a letter responding to its obituary of Tim Curry, the British actor best known for The Rocky Horror Picture Show and his stage and screen career. The letter, printed in the paper's correspondence section, offers readers' reflections on his life and work following his death.
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A new critique argues that AI labs' preparedness frameworks focus heavily on catastrophic risks while staying silent on how the public would be compensated or protected from large-scale job losses caused by their systems. The piece calls this 'preparedness theater': labs detail doomsday scenarios yet offer no concrete plan for workers displaced by automation.
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The classic baseball musical 'Damn Yankees' is heading back to Broadway, this time with the involvement of Major League Baseball. Details of the production's MLB tie-in were not disclosed, but the collaboration links the 1955 show about a Washington Senators fan who sells his soul to beat the Yankees with the modern league. It marks a notable revival for one of musical theatre's best-known sports stories.
- 6Bluey and Bingo to debut at Disneyland in new musical showβΌBluey and Bingo to debut at Disneyland in new musical experience
Bluey and Bingo, the stars of the hit Australian children's series, are set to make their Disneyland debut in a new musical experience. The announcement gives young fans a chance to see the popular characters live at the California theme park, adding a family favourite to Disney's entertainment lineup.
- 7Berlusconi wants a Broadway-style musical about his lifeβAdnkronos - ultimoratop: Berlusconi 'Il principe azzurro', l'idea di un maxi show in stile Broadway: "Vorrei fare un mus
Silvio Berlusconi is reportedly behind plans for a large-scale Broadway-style musical about his own life, in which he casts himself as 'the prince charming'. Image consultant and impresario Sergio Gasparotti revealed the project, saying Berlusconi asked for maximum secrecy and that the stage design had already been prepared, with plans moving forward for a show telling the story of the former Italian prime minister's life.
- 8Neil Patrick Harris to Lead Broadway Revival of Damn YankeesβNeil Patrick Harris, Julianne Hough and Austin Scott to Star in Broadway Revival of Damn Yankees
A new Broadway revival of Damn Yankees is in the works with Neil Patrick Harris, Julianne Hough and Austin Scott set to star. The casting brings together a television and stage veteran, a dancer-turned-actress and a Broadway performer for the classic baseball musical. Theatre fans are reacting to the pairing and anticipating how the beloved 1955 show will be reimagined for today's audiences.
- 9Neil Patrick Harris to Lead Damn Yankees Broadway RevivalβNeil Patrick Harris Will Lead Damn Yankees Broadway Revival This Spring
Neil Patrick Harris will star in a Broadway revival of the musical Damn Yankees, opening this spring, according to Playbill. The casting puts the Emmy and Tony-winning performer back on the New York stage in one of the classic American musicals, and theatre fans are discussing what the role could mean for the production's profile.
- 10Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun Announces Theatrical Anime ProjectβΌWelcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun Anime Announces Theatrical Project
The anime adaptation of Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun, based on Osamu Nishi's manga about a boy enrolled in a school for demons, has announced a theatrical project. Details of the format and release date have not yet been revealed. Fans of the long-running comedy series are celebrating the news and speculating about whether it will be a film or stage production.
- 11New/Next Film Festival to bring 300 filmmakers to BaltimoreβΌThe New/Next Film Festival to bring 300 filmmakers to Baltimore's Charles Theatre
The New/Next Film Festival is set to bring roughly 300 filmmakers to Baltimore's historic Charles Theatre. The event positions Baltimore as a destination for independent cinema, drawing directors, producers and other creatives to the city for screenings and gatherings at the landmark venue, and giving local audiences direct access to the people behind new films.
- 12Guildford council begins search for new theatre operatorβΌGuildford council's search starts for new theatre operator
Guildford Borough Council has started the process of finding a new operator for its theatre. The move comes as the council seeks to secure the venue's future management arrangements. The BBC reported the start of the search, which will be followed by those interested in the theatre's operations and local residents awaiting details of the plan.
- 13Brock launches Canada's first musical theatre and education double degreeβBrock launches Canadaβs first double degree in musical theatre and education
Brock University in Ontario has introduced Canada's first double degree combining musical theatre and teacher education. Students will be able to train in performance while earning credentials to teach, a pathway that has not existed in Canada until now. The programme positions Brock as a distinctive destination for aspiring musical theatre educators.