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5 books to keep kids happy on a trip

These five books will keep even the rowdiest of young readers quiet during that long holiday trip.
10 book-to-movie adaptations coming this holiday season

These movies adapted from both children's and adult books are hitting the screen this holiday season.
'Pride and Prejudice' from Greer Garson to murder mystery

Jane Austen's classic book from the original novel to the newest take on the story, 'Death Comes to Pemberley'
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'Once' more, as best musical?

When the Tonys roll around, don't count out the heartrending show 'Once.'
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Tony nominations: 'Once,' 'Porgy and Bess' lead the pack

'Once,' the musical based off the Oscar-winning film, garnered the most Tony nominations of any musical, while the Peter Pan origin story 'Peter and the Starcatcher' earned the most for a play.
Pulitzer Prize for history, but not for fiction

The late Manning Marable won the 2012 Pulitzer Prize for history, honored for a Malcolm X book. But no Pulitzer Prize was awarded for fiction.
Will Ferrell announces Ron Burgundy's return in 'Anchorman' sequel

Ferrell made a surprise, in-character appearance on 'Conan' to regale the audience with a flute solo and declare a deal with Paramount Pictures.
5 books to keep kids happy on a trip

These five books will keep even the rowdiest of young readers quiet during that long holiday trip.
10 book-to-movie adaptations coming this holiday season

These movies adapted from both children's and adult books are hitting the screen this holiday season.
'Pride and Prejudice' from Greer Garson to murder mystery

Jane Austen's classic book from the original novel to the newest take on the story, 'Death Comes to Pemberley'
2012 Grammy nominations: Potter, Porter and Mormons - who will win?

2012 Grammy nominations for 3 Broadway musicals pit 'The Book of Mormon' against 'Anything Goes' and 'How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.'
Beyond translation

'Chinglish,' a new play about China, deftly tackles tricky cultural terrain.
Porgy and Bess: newly conceived version of 'folk opera' tests the waters

Updated, musical-theater-style 'Porgy and Bess' offers a more 'intimate' narrative but has raised controversy.
In Pictures: Who's who on The Voice
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Tom Hooper's 'Les Misérables' may star Hugh Jackman and Paul Bettany

Hugh Jackman and Paul Bettany could both star in the musical adaptation of ‘Les Miserables’ from director Tom Hooper (The King’s Speech). But will ‘The Wolverine’ affect Hugh Jackman’s schedule?
Did revamp of 'Spider-Man' musical do enough to save itself?

'Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark' debuted on Broadway Tuesday. It was a revamped version of the unfinished show critics panned in February.
Tony Awards big winners: 'Book of Mormon,' 'War Horse'

Tony Awards: On a night when the hilariously profane 'The Book of Mormon' reigned supreme, the famously troubled 'Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark' got attention both positive and negative at Sunday's Tonys.
Tony Awards 2011: It's a boy's life?

Male-focused and male-written shows dominate this year's Tony nominations. Most went to Americans who have won before, changing trends that rewarded Brits and newcomers.
Broadway's Spider-Man may lose its genius, director Julie Taymor

After spending nine years shepherding 'Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark' to Broadway, theater phenomenon Julie Taymor reportedly no longer will direct the show.
Can 'Spider-Man' the musical survive a nasty drubbing by critics?

Reviews describe the new ‘Spider-Man’ show on Broadway as ‘a teetering colossus’ and as dull and silly. But ticket sales are brisk.
Actors flying too high for Spider-Man on Broadway

At opening for Spider-Man on Broadway technical snags left two actors stuck in mid-air above the audience, Sunday. Critics call it an 'epic flop.'
And now, Spider-Man the musical: Can it spin gold on Broadway?

'Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark,' already the most expensive Broadway show ever, gives its creators a chance to mine the rich vein of dramatic material about Peter Parker's reluctant hero.
Tangled: movie review

'Tangled' tells the story of Rapunzel in a classic Disney 3-D animated musical, with Mandy Moore voicing the golden-haired girl.
Top picks: 'Edible Stories,' 'Mood Music for Time Travellers,' and more

Author Mark Kurlansky's 'Edible Stories,' Either Orchestra CD 'Mood Music for Time Travellers,' Martin Scorsese documentary 'Public Speaking' on Fran Lebowitz, and more recommendations.
In Pictures: Hillary Clinton through the years
'Driving Miss Daisy' to debut on Broadway this fall

'Driving Miss Daisy' with James Earl Jones and Vanessa Redgrave will start Oct. 7 at the John Golden Theatre.
Tony Awards TV ratings down. Big competition from Celtics, Lakers and 'True Blood.'

Tony Awards TV ratings down 6% from 2009 despite big star power. Celtics, Lakers Game 5 and new season of 'True Blood' competed in time slot.
Tony Awards: Sean Hayes calls Tonys "World Cup of Show tunes"

Tony Awards: "Welcome to the Tonys," said host Sean Hayes when it began — "the World Cup of show tunes."