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John Bathke

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John Bathke is an entertainment journalist who covers Broadway and a wide spectrum of performing and visual arts for News 12. He has interviewed Robert DeNiro, Denzel Washington, Sophia Loren, Gabriel Byrne, Samuel L. Jackson, and Rita Moreno.

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Sandra Bernhard bringing show to New Jersey

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May 19, 2023

Children’s play ‘Balloonacy’ reimagines classic tale for a new audience

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May 17, 2023

'Summer, 1976' stars Laura Linney, Jessica Hecht develop bond in story about deep friendship

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May 10, 2023

Wendell Pierce nominated for Tony Award for his role in 'Death of a Salesman'

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May 02, 2023

'Some Like It Hot' leads Tony Award nominations with 13 nominations

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Apr 28, 2023

Actor Steve Guttenberg shares life adventures in ‘Tales From The Guttenberg Bible’

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