Today in News History
On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1573, Eighty Years' War: The Siege of Haarlem ends after seven months. In 1864, John Jacob Astor IV, American colonel and businessman (died 1912) was born. In 1907, George Weller, American author, playwright, and journalist (died 2002) was born. In 1933, David Storey, English author, playwright, and screenwriter (died 2017) was born. In 1934, Peter Gzowski, Canadian journalist and academic (died 2002) was born. In 1941, Robert Forster, American actor and producer (died 2019) was born. In 1951, Vuoristorata, one of the oldest still-operating wooden roller coasters in Europe, is opened at the Linnanmäki amusement park in Helsinki, Finland. In 1977, New York City: Amidst a period of financial and social turmoil experiences an electrical blackout lasting nearly 24 hours that leads to widespread fires and looting. In 1985, The Live Aid benefit concert takes place in London and Philadelphia, as well as other venues such as Moscow and Sydney. In 2014, Thomas Berger, American author and playwright (born 1924) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Hold up! Madison Theater is ‘not permanently closed’
Despite Madison Theater announcing Friday it was closing, the venue owner’s lawyer told CityBeat that’s not actually the case. Attorney Dave Kruer said the venue is “not permanently closed,” but that operator Frank Hulefeld simply “can’t operate there anymore.” The announcement cited “sudden termination of our lease” as the reason behind the abrupt closure. Hulefeld [] The post Hold up! Madison Theater is ‘not permanently closed’ appeared first on Cincinnati CityBeat.
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Cincinnati CityBeat
· Jun 23, 2026
Madison Theater to issue refunds ‘for all of our shows’
Madison Theater Presents, the company that formerly managed the Madison Theater in Covington, issued a statement on social media Tuesday informing patrons and supporters that “ticket refunds will be issued via Ticketweb for all of our shows.” The statement goes on to say that the “refund process has started and ticket holders do not need [] The post Madison Theater to issue refunds ‘for all of our shows’ appeared first on Cincinnati CityBeat.
DNyuz
· Jun 23, 2026
‘The Sound of Music’ and ‘A Few Good Men’ Are Coming to Broadway
“The Sound of Music,” among the best-known and most-loved of American musicals, will return to Broadway next spring, nearly seven decades after its first staging. The production will be directed by Lear deBessonet and presented by Lincoln Center Theater — the team behind the “Ragtime” revival that earlier this month won the Tony Award for []
EL PAÍS
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Trump kicks off America’s 250th anniversary celebrations with a tribute to himself at a campaign-style rally
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The Age
· Jun 24, 2026
Colourful and fun, this was a night of firsts and lasts
The Australian Ballet is closing out its residency at Regent Theatre with a bubbly and bright work that until now hasn’t been performed outside of New York.
The Hill
· Jul 8, 2026
Dolly Parton’s 'dream come true' Broadway musical to open
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Variety
· Jun 23, 2026
‘Sound of Music’ Revival and ‘A Few Good Men’ With Bradley Whitford Head to Broadway
Revivals of “The Sound of Music” and “A Few Good Men” will return to Broadway as part of Lincoln Center Theater’s upcoming 2026-2027 season. “The Sound of Music” opens at the Vivian Beaumont Theater in the spring under the direction of Lincoln Center Theater’s artistic director Lear deBessonet, who recently steered “Ragtime” to four Tony []
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Russian theatrical institute teachers give master class in Johannesburg
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The Daily Beast
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Kennedy Center’s Eerie Emptiness Exposed
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· Jul 8, 2026
Julie Ertz Reveals Her Dress Got Stuck in Customs for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s ‘Very Fun’ Wedding
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Washington Examiner
· Jul 3, 2026
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Voices of Triumph: Experience the 14th Columbus Black Theatre Festival
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The West Australian
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Stars descend on Manhattan, Madison Square Garden for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding
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Fire at pub on outskirts of Bangkok kills at least 27 people and injures dozens
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Concertgoer dies after apparent fall at Madison Square Garden
Concertgoer dies after apparent fall at Madison Square Garden
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Sanshaya to be staged
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Madison Square Garden allegedly kept a list of gay celebs who visited the venue
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· Jun 23, 2026
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· Jun 26, 2026
Pennsylvania won’t participate in ‘Great American State Fair’
Pennsylvania announced this week that it would not set up a booth on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., for the “Great American State Fair” event, which is part of the celebrations for the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding. The state’s Department of Community and Economic Development cited costs and their inability to find []...Click to read more
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