Monday, April 2, 2012 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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Will Swenson at PFLAG's Straight for Equality Gala by BroadwaySpotted

Will Swenson at PFLAG's Straight for Equality Gala Tony nominee Will Swenson took a moment to chat with BroadwaySpotted.com while at the Straight for Equality PFLAG Gala at which he and…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:41PM

Smash Report: The World According to Ivy by Michael Block

We begin at Karen’s apartment. She’s trying on sunglasses to see which one works with her outfit. Call me stupid, but do people really have multiple sunglasses to match different outfits…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 11:37PM

Raymond J. Lee at PFLAG's Straight for Equality Gala by BroadwaySpotted

Raymond J. Lee at PFLAG's Straight for Equality Gala Raymond J. Lee of Broadway's Anything Goes stopped to chat with us at the PFLAG Straight for Equality Gala! From: BwaySpotted Vi…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:34PM

Rory O'Malley at PFLAG's Straight for Equality Gala by BroadwaySpotted

Rory O'Malley at PFLAG's Straight for Equality Gala While at the PFLAG Straight for Equality Event, Rory O'Mally from Broadway's Book of Mormon the Musical entertained us wi…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:29PM

Gavin Creel at PFLAG's Straight for Equality Event by BroadwaySpotted

Gavin Creel at PFLAG's Straight for Equality Event While at the PFLAG Straight for Equality Event, TONY nominee Gavin Creel stopped to talk to BroadwaySpotted.com about PFLAG, Gay right…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:23PM

Off-Broadway’s Stuffed and Unstrung returns at Princeton’s McCarter Theatre by Jesse North

The only thing better than an improv show is an improv show with Jim Henson puppets, right? That’s why Stuffed and Unstrung exists. Featuring six comedians and over 80 puppets, Stuffed and…

SOURCE: Stage Rush at 11:20PM

A ‘Shrew’ on two fleet feet from Synetic Theater by Peter Marks

Dudgeon achieves a sexy new high in the scenery-quaking workouts of Synetic Theater’s adaptation of “The Taming of the Shrew.” The bare-midriffed tantrums of the ageless Irina Tsikuris…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:14PM

Woolf, Jent are big winners at Kevin Kline Awards

"Red" and "Falling" were among the local productions honored Monday night.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 11:03PM
Monday, April 2, 2012 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Palm Beach Theaters Dominate Carbonell Awards by Bill Hirschman

Joy and uncertainty imbued the 36th annual Carbonell Awards on Monday night, reflecting a period marked by the greatest concentration of theatrical excellence in recent memory, yet also the …

SOURCE: Florida Theater On Stage at 10:51PM

Jason Danieley Sings Gilbert & Sullivan and Flaherty and Ahrens and... by Michael Portantiere

Jason Danieley and his equally spectacularly talented wife, Marin Mazzie, have made a lot of magic on Broadway -- together, as when they took over the leading roles of TKTKTKT in Next to Nor…

SOURCE: BroadwayStars at 10:50PM

The No. 1 Reason To See End of the Rainbow by Jesse North

It is not a happy time for the “Get Happy” singer. In the new play End of the Rainbow, Tracie Bennett plays the unraveling Judy Garland, just six months before her fatal overdose. The fa…

SOURCE: Stage Rush at 10:45PM

A Last Run at St. Ann's Warehouse

There is some irony in the fact that the Polish theater company TR Warszawa spent eight long years assembling a cast and ironing out the rights to bring its production of "Festen" to St. Ann…

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal Subscription at 10:43PM

Jesus Christ Superstar by Theasy.com

Neil Simon Theatre, Broadway By Molly Marinik BOTTOM LINE: A sharp production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's iconic '70s rock opera. The story of Jesus Christ's religious popularity and bl…

SOURCE: Theatre is Easy at 10:36PM

STAGE TUBE: New Trailer for NEWSIES by Stage Tube

Newsies opened March 29th, at Broadway's Nederlander Theatre for a limited run following its critically-hailed stint at Paper Mill Playhouse last fall. The musical, featuring a score by Alan…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:09PM

Culturebot’s EPHEMERAL EVIDENCE at Exit Art by Andy Horwitz

Culturebot has been invited to be a part of Exit Art's group show "Collective/Performative" that just opened in conjunction with their 30 year retrospective. Culturebot will be in residence …

SOURCE: Culture Bot at 10:04PM

Patti LuPone, Anna Chlumsky to Guest Star on ARMY WIVES by BroadwayWorld

Broadway star Patti LuPone and actress Anna Chlumsky will guest star on the television series Army Wives, TV Fanatics reports. LuPone will appear on the Lifetime show as a captain in the Arm…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:00PM

Theater Review: ‘End of the Rainbow,’ on Judy Garland, at Belasco Theater by Ben Brantley

As befits a play about Judy Garland, a woman known for liberally mixing her pills, Peter Quilter’s “End of the Rainbow” is a jolting upper and downer at the same time.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:00PM

Theater Review: ‘4000 Miles,’ at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater by Charles Isherwood

Amy Herzog’s play “4000 Miles” is the rare theatrical production that achieves perfection on its own terms.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:00PM

Review: 4000 Miles by Brian Scott Lipton

Mary Louise Wilson gives a superb performance as a feisty grandmother in Amy Herzog's affecting and often hilarious play.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:00PM

Review: End of the Rainbow by Brian Scott Lipton

Tracie Bennett gives a crowd-thrilling performance as the legendary singer Judy Garland in Peter Quilter's bioplay.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:00PM
Monday, April 2, 2012 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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Review Roundup: END OF THE RAINBOW Opens on Broadway - Updating Live! by Review Roundups

End of the Rainbow opened tonight, April 2, at the Belasco Theatre. How'd it fair with the critics Let's find out...

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:43PM

Works Progress: Perpetual Inspiration Machine by Colin Kloecker

Perpetual Inspiration Machine from Works Progress on Vimeo. What happens when creating work for a gallery audience isn’t enough? During our visit to visual artist Carolyn Swiszcz’s�…

SOURCE: State of the Artist at 09:21PM

The Theater of Discomfort

Annie Parisse and Paul Sparks discuss Nina Raine's "Tribes."

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal Subscription at 09:20PM

End of the Rainbow: Theater Review by David Rooney

A gutsy performance trapped in a one-note play that gives us the broad outline of the tragic star but lacks the insight to penetrate her heart.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:18PM

BWW TV: New Trailer for ROCK OF AGES Film! by BroadwayWorld TV

New Line Cinema's film version of the smash hit Broadway musical ROCK OF AGES is set to hit on June 15. A new trailer for the film has just been released

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:15PM

End of the Rainbow: A Review by BroadwaySpotted

End of the Rainbow is a play with music telling the behind the scenes story of the last commercial performances of Judy Garland’s tragic life. The show is led by Tracie Bennett as Jud…

SOURCE: BroadwaySpotted at 09:00PM
Monday, April 2, 2012 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Bankrupt at the Old Bank. Felder Sings. ’60s Fantasias. by Don Shirley

The Vault: Bankrupt is almost site-specific, located inside LATC's old bank building, produced by an organization that has had financial problems of its own. Hershey Felder has Lincoln's doc…

SOURCE: LA STAGE Times at 08:30PM

4000 MILES - Talkin' Broadway's Review by Matthew Murray

For a crystalline study of how two actors can triumph amid surroundings that don’t, one needs look no further than 4000 Miles.

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 08:00PM
Monday, April 2, 2012 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Anna Chlumsky, Patti LuPone to Guest Star on Army Wives by Brian Scott Lipton

Two-time Tony Award winner Patti LuPone and stage and screen star Anna Chlumsky will guest star on the upcoming season of Lifetime's hit series Army Wives, according to EW.com LuPone w…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 07:56PM

Men of an uncertain age, joined in song

REVIEW: Weak libretto mars a musically strong new work for the Twin Cities Gay Men's Chorus.

SOURCE: StarTribune at 07:50PM

What's the word for buttoned-up drama?

New play has modest charm but there isn't a great deal there.

SOURCE: StarTribune at 07:47PM

Grosses are up week ending 4-1-12: ‘Lion King’ trumps ‘Wicked’ by Loganne

The Lion King jumps in front of Wicked this week end. The show grossed $1,843,641, about $100,000 more than last, and played at just more than 100% capacity. Wicked, however, is not far behi…

SOURCE: Theater Advisor at 07:37PM

Twitter Watch: Frances Ruffelle-'Les Mis Movie! Blink and you'll miss me!' by BroadwayWorld

On Twitter Watch, Frances Ruffelle wrote Les Mis Movie Blink and you'll miss me It's amazing how much publicity I seem to get for a one line performance What fun And no teethAll stars will r…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:24PM

Celebrity Apprentice Star LISA LAMPANELLI Certain To Offend Everybody At The Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa April 7 by David Green

Grammy nominated comic Lisa Lampanelli brings her infamous stand up to the deserts premiere showroom, The SHOW, at The Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa in Rancho Mirage for one night only on …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:23PM

Sneak Peek of Gabriel Ebert, Mary Louise Wilson in 4000 MILES by BroadwayWorld

The Lincoln Center Theater production of 4000 MILES, a new play by Amy Herzog, directed by Daniel Aukin opens tonight, April 2 at 645 pm at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater 150 West 65 Street. …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:19PM

END OF THE RAINBOW - Talkin' Broadway's Review by Matthew Murray

Do you prefer your bioplays to be more bio or play? Either way, you’re likely to find something amiss about End of the Rainbow, which just opened at the Belasco.

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 07:01PM

Edinburgh International Festival 2012 by The Arts Desk

The Edinburgh International Festival runs this year from 9 August to 2 September, with a highly international look. 47 nations - around a third of the world's countries - are represented in …

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 07:00PM

Matilda hopes for a classy reception on Broadway

Matilda the Musical, the award-winning West End hit, is hoping to repeat its success on Broadway. The Royal Shakespeare Company announced yesterday that the Tony Award-winning New York produ…

SOURCE: The Independent at 07:00PM
Monday, April 2, 2012 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Concert review: Jukka-Pekka Saraste conducts the TSO by Arthur Kaptainis

The Toronto Symphony Orchestra has asked some former music directors back to mark the 90th season. Most recent among the returnees: Jukka-Pekka Saraste, who left under a cloud in 2001. Labou…

SOURCE: National Post (Canada) at 06:57PM

Amy Brenneman and Kellie Overbey To Star in Gina Gionfriddo's Rapture, Blister, Burn by Kenneth Jones

The Playwrights Horizons world premiere of Rapture, Blister, Burn, a play by Pulitzer Prize finalist and Obie Award winner Gina Gionfriddo (Becky Shaw), will feature Amy Brenneman, Beth Dixo…

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:56PM

Amy Brenneman to Star in Playwrights Horizons' Rapture, Blister, Burn by Brian Scott Lipton

Emmy Award nominee Amy Brenneman will star in the world premiere of Gina Gionfriddo's Rapture, Blister, Burn, to run at Playwrights Horizons, May 18-June 24. The production, which will …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:52PM

Amy Brenneman to star off-Broadway this spring

Amy Brenneman plans to return to an off-Broadway stage this spring in the play "Rapture, Blister, Burn."

SOURCE: Boston Globe at 06:49PM

Broadway in Chicago adds two shows to 2012-2013 season

Broadway in Chicago today announced the addition of “Stuffed and Unstrung,” an adult-oriented puppet show to be staged June 2-17 at the Bank of America Theatre, 18 W. Monroe. P roduced b…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 06:48PM

Amy Brenneman to star off-Broadway this spring

NEW YORK (AP) -- Amy Brenneman plans to return to an off-Broadway stage this spring in the play "Rapture, Blister, Burn."...

SOURCE: Associated Press at 06:47PM

PHOTO CALL: New Publicity Shots of Blair Underwood and Nicole Ari Parker in A Streetcar Named Desire by Matthew Blank

An all-new production of Tennessee Williams' A Streetcar Named Desire, which stars Blair Underwood, Nicole Ari Parker and Daphne Rubin-Vega and brings a multi-ethnic frame to the New Orl…

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:27PM

Review: The Sweetest Swing in Baseball (Step Up Productions) by Scotty Zacher

Ultimately, this production of The Sweetest Swing in Baseball mirrors the playing career of Darryl Strawberry himself: While both are very good, we can’t help but wonder how great they mig…

SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 06:20PM

Watch Wicked Veteran Kerry Ellis Sing 'Son of a Preacher Man' on the U.K.’s The Voice by Broadway.com

Kerry Ellis has an impressive list of West End credits to her name, including Les Miserables, Wicked, Oliver, Miss Saigon, We Will Rock You and My Fair Lady. Now, the former Elphaba (and sta…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:18PM

A LETTER FROM LOUISVILLE: An Overview of The Humana Festival of New American Plays, Where Voices Bloom Every Spring by Jonathan Mandell

A report about the new works by Greg Kotis, Lisa Kron, Courtney Baron, Lucas Hnath and more, echoing from the 2012 Humana Festival at Actors Theatre of Louisville.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:18PM

Casting Announced for Chariots of Fire Stage Adaptation in London by Broadway.com

Casting has been announced for the upcoming stage premiere of Mike Bartlett’s Chariots of Fire, adapted from the 1981 film of the same name. As previously announced, the show will make…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:15PM

Theater Review: ‘Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour,’ Cirque du Soleil by Andy Webster

Dozens of songs provide the basis for Cirque du Soleil’s “Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour,” coming to Madison Square Garden.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 06:12PM

Did Our Word of Mouth Panelists ‘Get Happy’ at the Judy Garland Drama End of the Rainbow? by Broadway.com

Peter Quilter’s End of the Rainbow chronicles the final months in the life of iconic performer Judy Garland. Two-time Olivier Award winner Tracie Bennett takes on the troubled Garland …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:09PM

Lee Strasberg papers headed to Library of Congress by David Ng

Lee Strasberg, the acting instructor who promulgated the Method style of acting and nurtured the careers of James Dean, Marilyn Monroe, Al Pacino and many more, left behind a wealth of docum…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 06:09PM

MDQ He'llLoveIt30 1 5 11 by Million Dollar Quartet

MDQ He'llLoveIt30 1 5 11 From: milliondollarquartet Views: 19 0 ratings Time: 00:33 More in Entertainment

SOURCE: YouTube at 06:07PM

MDQ Guys Dig It 2nd Year 30R Mix4 14 11 by Million Dollar Quartet

MDQ Guys Dig It 2nd Year 30R Mix4 14 11 From: milliondollarquartet Views: 4 0 ratings Time: 00:31 More in Entertainment

SOURCE: YouTube at 06:07PM

Spin City Starring Spider-Man’s Christina Sajous Episode 7: ‘Adele’ Warms Up With the Cast by Broadway.com

Grammy Award-winning singer Adele knows a thing or two about the importance of warming up before a big show: The Londoner was infamously unable to speak for weeks last year after undergoing …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:07PM

Northlight to stage world premiere by author of 'The Outgoing Tide' by Chris Jones

Northlight Theatre said Monday that the unannounced fifth show of its 2012-13 season will be a new play by Bruce Graham, the author of "The Outgoing Tide," a previously successful Northlight…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 06:03PM

Photo Blast From The Past: Angela Lansbury & Lillian Gish by Walter McBride

Welcome to BroadwayWorld.com's newest photo series 'Photo Blast From the Past'. Featuring some of the collected theatre gem's of BroadwayWorld's own senior photographer Walter McBride, the s…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:01PM

Thumbs Up! Cheers to the Quirky Supporting Cast of Once by Kathy Henderson

In this new feature, Broadway.com staffers send personal shout-outs to applause-worthy stars, shows and more. Cristin Milioti and Steve Kazee are receiving richly deserved praise for thei…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:00PM

This Week's New Classifieds on BWW - 4/2/12

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld.com for 4212.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:00PM
Monday, April 2, 2012 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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ArtsBeat: Amy Brenneman to Star in New Gina Gionfriddo Play by Erik Piepenburg

The actress Amy Brenneman will star in the premiere production of Gina Gionfriddo's new play "Rapture, Blister, Burn" at Playwrights Horizons this spring.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:55PM

Likable 'Pippin' has a foot in two camps by Chris Jones

Despite the modest surroundings of the Karger Center in Highland Park, Jessica Redish, the founding artistic director of the Music Theatre Company, is doing a lot to fill the North Shore gap…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 05:52PM

Directors: Process and Collaboration - April, 2012 by American Theatre Wing and CUNY

Directors Sheryl Kaller, Pam MacKinnon and Stephen Wadsworth talked about their start in theatre; their process when beginning a new project; collaboration with playwrights and the challenge…

SOURCE: American Theatre Wing at 05:48PM

Fuse Movie Review: “The Deep Blue Sea” — A Feast for the Eye and the Mind by Arts Fuse Editor

While "The Deep Blue Sea" may be a throwback to another era, director Terence Davies has used his masterful style to engage the audience cinematically and psychologically in an elegant circu…

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 05:46PM

The Weekly Howl Tues, April 3: Social Media and the Future of Arts Journalism by HowlRound

Washington Post theater critic Peter Marks (@petermarksdrama) will be co-hosting the Howl this week on Twitter using #newplay. This week we will continue the conversation from last week abo…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 05:36PM

The Fun Begins! Go Behind the Music of Broadway-Bound British Farce One Man, Two Guvnors by Broadway.com

The Broadway-bound comedy hit One Man, Two Guvnors is full of slapstick, satire and sight gags, and it turns out it has a sensational score as well. The Craze, the show’s onstage band,…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:34PM

Chester Gregory, Kinsley Leggs, Lou Myers Set for Just a Piano Series by Dan Bacalzo

An updated schedule has been released for Lee Summers' sixth annual Just a Piano concert series this spring at the Triad Theatre. Chester Gregory will now perform on April 30 at 9:30pm…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:34PM

The Afternoon Report, Monday, April 2, 2012 by Boneau/Bryan-Brown

Brought to you by Boneau/Bryan-Brown Monday, April 2, 2012 Today’s Tweets from BBB Follow us on Twitter – http://twitter.com/BBBway Click on any hyperlinked  item for more informati…

SOURCE: BONEAU/BRYAN-BROWN at 05:24PM

Word of Mouth Review: "The Best Man" Starring Eric McCormack by Broadway.com

Word of Mouth Review: "The Best Man" Starring Eric McCormack Get tickets to "The Best Man": http://www.broadway.com/shows/best-man/ Gore Vidal's 1960 political dram…

SOURCE: YouTube at 05:23PM

Star channels Garland, but the play can't

How good is Tracie Bennett at channeling Judy Garland near the exhausting burnout of her brief, tumultuous life?

SOURCE: Newsday Subscription at 05:23PM

Opera Theatre's spring gala to feature performance by a St. Louis original

HIGH TONES: A tribute to Opera Theatre founder Richard Gaddes, a performance by hometown mezzo-soprano Kendall Gladen and a celebration of a new production of "Carmen" -- Opera Theatre of St…

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 05:21PM

PHOTO FLASH: Shirley Knight and Cast of Tennessee Williams' In Masks Outrageous and Austere Meet the Press by David Gordon

The cast and creative team of Tennessee Williams' In Masks Outrageous and Austere met the press in costume Monday, April 2 at the Culture Project, where the production will begin previe…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:17PM

Jennie Eisenhower, Rebecca Robbins Set for Walnut Street Theatre's A Grand Night for Singing by Bethany Rickwald

Walnut Street Theatre has announced casting for its upcoming production of A Grand Night for Singing, to run May 1-June 24 at Walnut's Independence Studio on 3. Bruce Lumpkin will dire…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:11PM

Scott Zigler to Direct David Mamet's November at Mark Taper Forum by Dan Bacalzo

Scott Zigler will direct the previously reported production of David Mamet's November, to play the Mark Taper Forum, September 26-November 4, with an opening on October 7. In this poli…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:04PM
Monday, April 2, 2012 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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MAYOR MICHAEL BLOOMBERG TEACHES NICK JONAS HOW TO SUCCEED… by Admin

NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg joined Beau Bridges, Nick Jonas, and the cast of HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING onstage at the annual Inner Circle Show in the New York Hilton B…

SOURCE: The Hartman Group at 04:58PM

All That Glitters, the Unauthorized Biography of a Legend the Liberace Musical Begins by Suzanna Bowling

All That Glitters, the Unauthorized Biography of a Legend the Liberace Musical Begins: Today I had the privilege of sitting through the first reading of the script for the workshop productio…

SOURCE: Times Square Chronicles at 04:54PM

PLAYBILL ON OPENING NIGHT: Gore Vidal's The Best Man Pins the Tale by Harry Haun

Meet the first-nighters at the Broadway opening of Gore Vidal's The Best Man.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:53PM

Signature Theatre Names David Henry Hwang as “Residency One” Playwright for 2012-13 by Loganne

The Signature Theatre Company has announced that Tony Award –winning playwright David Henry Hwang will be the Residency One Playwright for the 2012-2013. Residency One is Signature Theatre…

SOURCE: Theater Advisor at 04:51PM

Take a Swashbuckling First Look at the Adventures of Adam Chanler-Berat, Celia Keenan-Bolger & More in Peter and the Starcatcher by Broadway.com

A pixie-dusted portrayal of the boy who refused to grow up is flying high on the Great White Way, and we’ve got a swashbuckling first look at the Neverland you never knew in Peter and …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:47PM

Did Our Word of Mouth Panelists Raise The Best Man’s Approval Rating? by Broadway.com

Gore Vidal’s 1960 political drama The Best Man is back on the Broadway election ticket in a revival starring John Larroquette, Eric McCormack, James Earl Jones, Angela Lansbury and mor…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:34PM

NYC Mayor Bloomberg Gives Nick Jonas a Lesson in How to Succeed at Inner Circle Talent Show by Broadway.com

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has shown his love for Broadway many times at the annual Inner Circle Show, a benefit dinner featuring spoofs by political reporters and a rebuttal perf…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:31PM

My Baby Gets a Big Hello At the Rubicon by Cynthia Citron

After directing her daughter's school production of Anything Goes, the former Cheers writer/producer Cheri Steinkellner created a new show from old songs in the public domain in order to giv…

SOURCE: LA STAGE Times at 04:30PM

“LEAP OF FAITH” BEGINS PERFORMANCES TOMORROW ON BROADWAY by Jackie Green

Broadway’s LEAP OF FAITH begins performances tomorrow at The St. James Theatre, 246 West 44th Street.     Four-time Tony nominee Raúl Esparza leads the company along with Jessica Phil…

SOURCE: BONEAU/BRYAN-BROWN at 04:30PM

Save the date: 'Art of the Sign' to open April 13

SIGN, SIGN EVERYWHERE A SIGN: The Bill Christman-Greg Rhomberg production, "Art of the Sign, " is set to open April 13 at 6:30 p.m. at Ars Populi Gallery and Chistman Studios, 6010 Kinsgbury…

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 04:28PM

Broadway Ticket Buying Guide: April 2-8 by BroadwayWorld

Blink this week, and you'll miss the arrival of one of the many new shows on Broadway. With a whopping five productions beginning previews between today and Friday, this is sure to be one o…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:26PM

Disney's NEWSIES on Broadway - Opening Night by Disney on Broadway

Disney's NEWSIES on Broadway - Opening Night Go behind the scenes of our Broadway opening night with Andrew Keenan-Bolger! NEWSIES is now on Broadway now through August 19! Visit http:/…

SOURCE: YouTube at 04:22PM

Broadway Grosses: Nice Work Gets Off to Nice Start by Broadway.com

New shows continue to open their doors on Broadway as four productions (Clybourne Park, Don't Dress For Dinner, Nice Work If You Can Get It and Peter and the Starcatcher) began their run…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:21PM

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Weekly Grosses Analysis - 4/2 by BroadwayWorld

Welcome to this week's edition of our new WEEKLY GROSSES ANALYSIS, part of our new Industry Insights section that will feature insider industry information, commentary and insights Read on f…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:20PM

Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 4/1/12 by BroadwayWorld

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 412012

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:20PM

W. Paul Bodie, Jared McGuire, Summer Hill Seven Set for Master Harold...and the boys by Sarah Moore

Palm Beach DramaWorks has announced casting for Master Harold...and the boys by Athol Fugard, which will run April 6-29. Based on Fugard's early life in South Africa, Master Harold...…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:15PM

Celebrate Opening Night of Gore Vidal’s The Best Man With James Earl Jones, Angela Lansbury, Eric McCormack & More by Broadway.com

On April 1, the star-studded cast of The Best Man opened on Broadway in a flurry of mudslinging, name-calling and dirt-digging in Gore Vidal’s classic 1960 political drama. After takin…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:11PM

Philadelphia costars in Vidal's 'The Best Man' on Broadway

NEW YORK - I was on Broadway when I suddenly walked right into Center City Philadelphia. It was weird - a big banner on the stage of the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre announced "PHILADELPHIA WEL…

SOURCE: Philly.com at 04:11PM

Sundance Theatre Lab Artists Include Jeanine Tesori, Lisa Kron, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins and More by Adam Hetrick

The Sundance Institute has announced the eight works that will be developed during its annual July Theatre Lab. Tony nominees Jeanine Tesori and Lisa Kron are among the Utah-bound artists.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:09PM

Broadway review: 'End of the Rainbow'

Somewhere over the rainbow, Judy Garland never spotted her pot of gold. But a British actress named Tracie Bennett found hers - in the person of Judy. She is sensational in the erratic Broad…

SOURCE: Philly.com at 04:05PM

Andrew Rannells to Guest Star on HBO's THE GIRLS, 4/29 by BroadwayWorld

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Tony Award nominee Andrew Rannells will guest star on the upcoming HBO comedy GIRLS.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:04PM

Disney's NEWSIES on Broadway - Extended through Aug. 19! by Disney on Broadway

Disney's NEWSIES on Broadway - Extended through Aug. 19! Check out the new TV spot for Disney's NEWSIES. Disney's NEWSIES is now on Broadway! Visit http://www.newsiesthemusical…

SOURCE: YouTube at 04:01PM
Monday, April 2, 2012 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Crappy/Spectacular Volume 04: Bestowing the First (And Most Important) Award of the Season by The Mick

Welcome to Crappy/Spectacular Volume 04. This week’s very special edition features our first ever cohost—dear friend David Levy (@itsdlevy) of FuckYeahStephenSondheim fame—and a few gl…

SOURCE: The Craptacular at 03:55PM

BrainSpunk Theater to Present New York Premiere of Del Shores' Southern Baptist Sissies by Bethany Rickwald

BrainSpunk Theater is set to present the New York premiere of Del Shores' Southern Baptist Sissies, May 11-27 at the June Havoc Theatre. Elmer King will direct. Musical direction is b…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:55PM

The Fly Fan Justin Long Bugs Out Over Co-Starring With Jeff Goldblum in Seminar by Kathy Henderson

Beyond the excitement of making his Broadway debut in Seminar, screen favorite Justin Long is thrilled about sharing the stage with Jeff Goldblum, who plays a celebrated novelist and hard-to…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:48PM

Whitney Houston, Jordin Sparks to Star in Sparkle Film Set for August 17 Release by Brian Scott Lipton

The film musical Sparkle will be released on August 17. The film, which is directed by Salim Akil, and his wife, Mara Brock Akil, tells the story of three sisters who go from their Harlem c…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:44PM

The Public Theater Announces Renovation Details by BroadwayWorld

This fall The Public Theater will unveil its revitalized downtown home as the Company celebrates a year that includes the 50th anniversary of its Shakespeare in the Park performances at the …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:42PM

Cast Announced for London World Premiere of Chariots of Fire, Based on Oscar-Winning Film by Mark Shenton

The cast has been announced for the world stage premiere of Chariots of Fire, adapted for the stage by Mike Bartlett from Colin Welland's Oscar-winning screenplay for the 1981 Enigma Pro…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:42PM

Donald Warfield, Alice Cannon Among Cast of Welcome to America at Off-Broadway's 45th Street Theatre by Michael Gioia

New Worlds Theatre Project will present Welcome to America, a cautionary tale about the tensions within a Jewish immigrant family, beginning May 2 at Off-Broadway's 45th Street Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:34PM

Marl and Me by Fin.coe

Puppets are kind of trending right now. The stage production of Warhorse dazzles audiences with the strength of its puppets (and the weakness of the human actors), The Muppets is about to co…

SOURCE: Halcyon Theatre at 03:30PM

Broadway Grosses: March 26-April 1 by David Gewirtzman

All data provided by The Broadway League View Broadway Grosses in a sortable table or view by show at the Playbill Vault  

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:30PM

Newsies - King of New York - Disney's Newsies the Musical on Broadway by DanceOn

Newsies - King of New York - Disney's Newsies the Musical on Broadway "King of New York" from Newsies on Broadway is a dance-packed performance that opens Act 2 of the new mus…

SOURCE: YouTube at 03:18PM

Many years, many meals and many pounds by Richard Ouzounian

There are times — when you win/lose a job, a sweetheart, or a dream — when the moment must be marked with the kind of meal that makes you feel pampered.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 03:16PM

Blog: Boss Blog: Whatsonstage.com at 15, Counting years & stats

Happy birthday to us. Whatsonstage.com officially turns 15 this week – look out over the next 15 days for our series of birthday articles - and as we celebrate that milestone, we do so und…

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 03:11PM

Revamped Pal Joey, With New Book by Patrick Pacheco, to Open Rubicon Season by Adam Hetrick

A fresh production of the Rodgers and Hart musical Pal Joey, with a new book by theatre journalist Patrick Pacheco that re-casts the role of Joey as an African American, will debut at the Ru…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:10PM

Jersey Boys Spring 2012 TV by Jersey Boys

Jersey Boys Spring 2012 TV 2006 Tony Award® Winner for Best Musical. "It's just too good to be true!" (Clive Barnes, New York Post) Broadway's biggest success story ta…

SOURCE: YouTube at 03:06PM

Hannah Lewis, Jennifer Evans to Star in Astoria Performing Arts Center's The Secret Garden by Bethany Rickwald

The Astoria Performing Arts Center has announced casting for The Secret Garden, to run May 3-19 at the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church. Artistic director Tom Wojtunik will direct. In…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:06PM

Theatre Factory and Mama Quilla UK to Present Kay Adshead's Bites by Bethany Rickwald

Theatre Factory in association with Mama Quilla UK are set to present Kay Adshead's Bites, April 27-May 13 at Old Bank District Theatre. Elena Vannoni will direct. Bites depicts the l…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:03PM

The Blues Brothers play Irvine by Pauline Adamek

Dust off your pork pie hat and buff up those dancing shoes… Jake and Elwood are back! “THE ALL-NEW ORIGINAL TRIBUTE TO THE BLUES BROTHERS™,” featuring the entire original London cast…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 03:00PM
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TCG Announces $1.45 Million Audience (R)Evolution by LA Stage Alliance

On the heels of last week's report on how to measure the intrinsic impact of theater on audiences, Theatre Communications Group announces a new program, Audience (R)Evolution, designed to de…

SOURCE: LA STAGE Times at 02:55PM

Magic Johnson, Larry Bird to Appear on CBS's DAVID LETTERMAN Opening Night by BroadwayWorld

NBA Hall of Famers Magic Johnson and Larry Bird will visit the LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN, Wednesday, April 11 1135 PM-1237 AM, ETPT on the CBS Television Network. Their LATE SHOW appear…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:46PM

Review Roundup: Aurora Theatre's CLYDE 'N BONNIE by Review Roundups

Nearly 10 years of work culminated when Clyde n Bonnie A Folktale made its premiere in suburban Atlanta to a sold-out audience at Aurora Theatre on March 15, 2012. Aurora Theatre has extende…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:39PM

PHOTO CALL: A First Look at CBS' "NYC 22," With Stark Sands and Terry Kinney by Matthew Blank

The New York Paley Center for Media will present a preview screening of the new CBS police drama "NYC 22," which will be followed by a discussion with members of the cast and creat…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:37PM

The Client List - Jennifer Love Hewitt Music Video Trailer Promo - Behind the Scenes by DanceOn

The Client List - Jennifer Love Hewitt Music Video Trailer Promo - Behind the Scenes The Client List, Lifetime's new original drama starring and executive produced by Golden Globe® …

SOURCE: YouTube at 02:36PM

Master Class Star Tyne Daly Steps Aboard the Setting of a Real-Life Maria Callas Love Affair by Broadway.com

Tyne Daly, who is currently reprising her Broadway role as opera diva Maria Callas in Master Class on London’s West End, recently paid a visit the site of a real-life Callas scandal. O…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:36PM

Cheyenne Jackson Teams with Sia, Charlotte Sometimes on New Album; June Release Anticipated by BroadwayWorld

As BroadwayWorld first learned last weekend in our interview with Cheyenne Jackson at the GLAAD Media Awards, the star has a new album in the works. He exclusively revealed to BroadwayWorld…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:33PM

‘On the Waterfront’ at American Century Theater by Eric Denver by Eric Denver

American Century Theater (ACT) is currently producing a  powerful production of On the Waterfront - about the shenanigans of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the re…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:31PM

Crappy/Spectacular 04 by Lucky and The Mick

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Alice Cannon, Donald Warfield, Dathan B. Williams Set for Welcome to America by Sarah Moore

New Worlds Theatre Project will present Welcome to America, by H. Leivick translated and adapted by Ellen Perecman, at the 45th Street Theatre, May 2-20. Stephen Fried will direct. First…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:30PM

High School in the Spotlight: Staples High School by BroadwayWorld

Based on user demand, BWW is taking our commitment to arts education one step further with the launch of the BWW Student Center - High School Edition. This directory features upcoming show l…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:28PM

PHOTO CALL: Michael Ball and Imelda Staunton Sign Sweeney Todd Album at Dress Circle by Matthew Blank

The London show-business shop Dress Circle welcomed Michael Ball and Imelda Staunton, who are currently starring in the London revival of Stephen Sondheim's Sweeney Todd, March 31.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:24PM

Betty Buckley to Present Ah, Men! The Boys of Broadway in Fort Worth by Bethany Rickwald

Betty Buckley is set to present Ah, Men! The Boys of Broadway in her hometown of Fort Worth, April 18-21 at The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth Auditorium. In the piece, Buckley performs me…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:24PM

SMASH Soundtrack to Be Released May 1 by BroadwayWorld

BC and Columbia Records announced that the soundtrack from the first season of NBC's musical hit SMASH Mondays, 10-11 p.m. ET will be released on May 1.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:23PM

David Henry Hwang Named Signature Theatre's 2012-13 Residency One Playwright by BroadwayWorld

Signature Theatre today announced that Tony Award-winning playwright David Henry Hwang will be the Residency One Playwright for the 2012-2013 season at the companys new home, The Pershing Sq…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:22PM

New HBO Series "Girls" Will Debut April 15; Andrew Rannells Guest Stars April 29 by Andrew Gans

The new HBO series "Girls," created by and starring Lena Dunham (“Tiny Furniture”), kicks off its ten-episode premiere season April 15 on HBO at 10:30 PM ET.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:20PM

Signature Theatre Names David Henry Hwang as 2012-2013 Residency One Playwright by Broadway.com

The Signature Theatre Company will spotlight Tony-winning playwright David Henry Hwang as the Residency One Playwright for its 2012-2013 season. Hwang will follow Athol Fugard as the second …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:19PM

STAGE TUBE: Highlights from HOW TO SUCCEED's Inner Circle Performance! by Stage Tube

At this year's Inner Circle Dinner, Mayor Michael Bloomberg performed in a special show with the cast of Broadway's HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING on Saturday night, March …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:16PM

Capturing the heart of John & Beatrice in under 3 minutes by Lorraine Treanor

Promotional videos for theatrical productions are usually overseen, and sometimes recorded, by the theatre companies themselves. For its upcoming production, John & Beatrice, starring Je…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 02:13PM

Alec Baldwin Engaged to Yoga Instructor Hilaria Thomas by BroadwayWorld

People.com reports that Broadway vet Alec Baldwin, 53, got engaged to yoga instructor Hilaria Thomas over the weekend. Thecouple has been dating since last summer according to the report.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:13PM

Hunter Foster's CLYDE 'N BONNIE Extended at Atlanta's Aurora Theatre by BroadwayWorld

Nearly 10 years of work culminated when Clyde n Bonnie A Folktale made its premiere in suburban Atlanta to a sold-out audience at Aurora Theatre on March 15, 2012. Aurora Theatre has extende…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:06PM

Moving Day by Don Hall

OK. I know you're all already sick of reading about my continuing struggles with monogamous domesticity. If you know me personally and hang with me regularly, you're fucking sick to death h…

SOURCE: Don Hall at 02:01PM

Kristen Bush, Kieran Campion, Josh Cooke, et al. Set for Roundabout's THE COMMON PURSUIT by BroadwayWorld

Roundabout Theatre Company has just announced the full cast for the new Off-Broadway production of Simon Grays comedy-drama The Common Pursuit, directed by Moiss Kaufman. The Common Pursuit …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:00PM
Monday, April 2, 2012 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Photo Flash: HOW TO SUCCEED Cast Performs with Mayor Bloomberg at Inner Circle! by BroadwayWorld

At this year's Inner Circle Dinner, Mayor Michael Bloomberg performed in a special show with the cast of Broadway's HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING on Saturday night, March …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:59PM

James McArdle, Nickolas Grace to Join Jack Lowden for Hampstead Theatre's Chariots of Fire by Bethany Rickwald

Hampstead Theatre has announced full casting for Chariots of Fire, to run May 9-June 16, with direction by Edward Hall. As previously announced, Jack Lowden will star as Eric Liddell in t…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:57PM

Playwright Daniel MacIvor's unlikely muse by Kate Taylor

He has written more than six roles for his long-time friend and collaborator, Caroline Gillis

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 01:56PM

Basketball Ballet by Lysistrata Jones

Basketball Ballet The basketball ballet from the Broadway production of Lysistrata Jones! From: LysistrataJones Views: 45 0 ratings Time: 01:56 More in Entertainment

SOURCE: YouTube at 01:53PM

VIDEO FLASH: Mayor Bloomberg Performs with How to Succeed's Beau Bridges, Nick Jonas, Michael Urie by Dan Bacalzo

Mayor Michael Bloomberg joined the Broadway cast of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying for a 40-minute parody version of the show as part of the Inner Circle charity dinner on …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:49PM

PHOTO CALL: Katie Couric and David Hyde Pierce Visit Rated P for Parenthood by Matthew Blank

Katie Couric and David Hyde Pierce paid a visit to the March 31 performance of Rated P for Parenthood, the Off-Broadway musical comedy revue that takes loving and naughty pokes at the instit…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:49PM

AndrewAndrew Insta Review Newsies

In preparation to review Newsies, the new Disney Broadway musical now playing at The Nederlander Theater, we watched the 1992 movie that it's based on. Rather we should say we tried to watch…

SOURCE: Paper Mag at 01:45PM

THE SCREENING ROOM: Katharine McPhee and Megan Hilty Cover "Cheers (Drink to That)" on "Smash" (Video) by Michael Gioia

The next episode of the new musical drama "Smash," which is titled "Hell on Earth," airs April 2 at 10 PM ET on NBC. Here is a look at the episode, including a performanc…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:45PM

STAGE TUBE: First Look - Whitney Houston in Trailer for SPARKLE by Stage Tube

SPARKLE is set to be released in theaters on August 24th by Sony Pictures. The project marks the final film by the late, legendary singer and actress Whitney Houston. Houston died in Februar…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:44PM

Gore Vidal's The Best Man, Schoenfeld Theatre, New York

Gore Vidal's story of two presidential candidates features a company of highly skilled actors in an evening of satisfying pleasures, writes Brendan Lemon

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 01:44PM

Gore Vidal’s The Best Man, Schoenfeld Theatre, New York

Gore Vidal’s story of two presidential candidates features a company of highly skilled actors in an evening of satisfying pleasures, writes Brendan Lemon

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 01:44PM

Central School of Speech and Drama BA (Hons) Acting, Collaborative and Devised Theatre showcase, Fortune Theatre by Susan Elkin

Fortune Theatre: Some casting directors and agents don't bother to attend showcases of devised work. In this case it is definitely their loss because the range of material and talent wh…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 01:44PM

Crappy/Spectacular 04 by Lucky and The Mick

Crappy/Spectacular 04 Volume 04—a very special edition which features Lucky & the Mick's first ever cohost, dear friend David Levy (@itsdlevy) of FuckYeahStephenSondheim fame.…

SOURCE: YouTube at 01:39PM

Wagner College Theatre’s 2012 Senior Showcase Presented April 2nd by Chris Luner

Four years of study, practice and hard work come together tonight in one show that will highlight the achievements and talents of one class about to enter the real world. Wagner College Thea…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 01:38PM

An Audience is the Final Ingredient by Westport Country Playhouse

April 2, 2012By Bryan HuntAssistant Director, Into the WoodsThe CompanyWell, Into the Woods is open down here in Baltimore. All of us have felt incredibly proud of the production and very fo…

SOURCE: Westport Country Playhouse at 01:37PM

NYC Signature Names David Henry Hwang as "Residency One" Playwright for 2012-13 by Kenneth Jones

Signature Theatre in New York City announced on April 2 that Tony Award winner David Henry Hwang will be the Residency One Playwright — the not-for-profit's foundation program, cov…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:36PM

Photo Coverage: Inside the NEWSIES Gypsy Robe Ceremony! by Walter McBride

A long-standing opening night tradition on the Great White Way, the fabled Gypsy Robe is bestowed upon a veteran Broadway chorus member for each opening production. In what has now become a …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:31PM

Café Variations, Infused With Gershwin Songs, Will Premiere in Boston by Adam Hetrick

Café Variations, a new romantic theatre work by Charles L. Mee Jr. and Anne Bogart, studded with songs from the Gershwin catalogue, will debut in Boston as part of ArtsEmerson's p…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:30PM

David Henry Hwang to Be Signature Theatre's Residency Once Playwright by Brian Scott Lipton

Signature Theatre has announced that Tony Award winner David Henry Hwang will be the Residency One Playwright for the 2012-2013 season at the company's new home, The Pershing Square Sig…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:28PM

A Warsaw Melody – review by Michael Billington

Arcola, LondonI can see why Leonid Zorin's Russian play, written in 1967, became a global success: it deals with that most universal of themes, a fractured love affair. But Romeo and Juliet …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:25PM

BWW TV: First Look at Tracie Bennett in END OF THE RAINBOW; Opens on Broadway Tonight! by BroadwayWorld TV

The Broadway premiere of End of the Rainbow is tonight, April 2, at the Belasco Theatre. Two-time Oliver Award-winner Tracie Bennett shines in Peter Quilter's acclaimed play about the legen…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:22PM

I LOVE LUCY, SISTER ACT, et al. Set for Broadway in Chicago's 2012-13 Season by BroadwayWorld

Broadway In Chicago has just announced the complete 2012-2013 subscription series. The upcoming season will include I LOVE LUCY LIVE ON STAGE, KINKY BOOTS, SISTER ACT, DR. SEUSS HOW THE GRIN…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:22PM

Blair Underwood taps into his brutish stage side by Mark Kennedy

Blair Underwood's weird ride to becoming Stanley Kowalski onstage in "A Streetcar Named Desire" started four years ago with a dashed hope.

SOURCE: Boston Globe at 01:19PM

"Smash" Soundtrack Due May 1; Track Listing Announced by Andrew Gans

Columbia Records will release "The Music of 'Smash' Season 1 Soundtrack" May 1.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:19PM

PHOTO CALL: Peter and the Starcatcher, With Adam Chanler-Berat and Christian Borle, on Broadway by Matthew Blank

Peter and the Starcatcher, the theatrical storytelling feat of language and stagecraft that traces the legend of Neverland and the boy who would never grow up, began Broadway previews March …

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:15PM

Blair Underwood taps into his brutish stage side by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Blair Underwood's weird ride to becoming Stanley Kowalski onstage in "A Streetcar Named Desire" started four years ago with a dashed hope....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 01:10PM

I Love Lucy, War Horse, Sister Act, Peter Pan and Kinky Boots Confirmed for Broadway In Chicago by Kenneth Jones

Broadway In Chicago's season of national touring shows and special events includes the previously reported pre-Broadway engagement of the new musical Kinky Boots, plus the newly announce…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:10PM

Michael John LaChiusa Comedy Sukie and Sue Will Star Lindsey Broad, Mackenzie Phillips and More by Adam Hetrick

Lindsey Broad, Lenny Jacobson and Mackenzie Phillips have been cast in the world premiere of Sukie and Sue: Their Story, a new play by Tony Award nominee Michael John LaChiusa, which will de…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:09PM

Highlights From End of the Rainbow

After a celebrated London run, U.K. Tour and a U.S. debut at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis, End of the Rainbow opens at Broadway's Belasco Theatre. Olivier Award winner Tracie Bennett s…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:08PM

PHOTO FLASH: Lea Delaria, Lisa Lampanelli, Mike Ruiz at Night of a Thousand Gowns by Dan Bacalzo

Mike Ruiz -- LGBT advocate, actor, photographer, and Reality TV star -- was presented with the Imperial Diamond Award at The Imperial Court of New York's 26th annual Night of a Thousand…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:06PM

News: Opening: Noises Off transfer, Suchet's Journey, Bush Chalet

Amongst the major London openings, in the West End and further afield, over the Easter fortnight: OPENING MONDAYAnastasia2 APRIL 2012(PREVIEWS FROM 26 MARCH)Walking Thoughts return to Push…

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 01:05PM

Tony Winner Adriane Lenox to Sing Music of Ethel Waters at the Allen Room by Adam Hetrick

Tony Award winner Adriane Lenox will lead Ethel Waters: Blues, Broadway, and Jazz May 1 and 2 at the Allen Room.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:05PM

Beyond Broadway: "4000 Miles" starring Mary Louise Wilson by Broadway.com

Beyond Broadway: "4000 Miles" starring Mary Louise Wilson Get tickets to "4000 Miles": http://www.broadway.com/shows/4000-miles/" A 21-year-old hippie and his 91-y…

SOURCE: YouTube at 01:02PM

Casting Announced for Roundabout's The Common Pursuit, Directed by Moises Kaufman by Broadway.com

Casting has been announced for the Roundabout Theatre Company's off-Broadway production of Simon Gray’s comedy-drama The Common Pursuit, directed by Moisés Kaufman. Josh Coo…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:02PM

Kristen Bush, Kieran Campion Set for Roundabout's The Common Pursuit by Brian Scott Lipton

Full cast and creative team have been announced for the Roundabout Theatre Company's production of Simon Gray's The Common Pursuit, to run May 4-July 29 at the Laura Pels Theatre. …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM
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Kieran Campion, Lucas Near-Verbrugghe, Kristen Bush Among College Pals of Off-Broadway's Common Pursuit by Kenneth Jones

Roundabout Theatre Company's new production of Simon Gray's comedy-drama The Common Pursuit, about college friends who are changed over the years, will feature Kristen Bush as Marigo…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:55PM

Obituary: Johnny McCauley by The Stage

Singer-songwriter Johnny McCauley secured his place in posterity in his native Ireland as the creator of the popular country and Irish sound, and made his mark wider afield as the man who ga…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:53PM

Magic and Bird On Stage by Eric Grode

How playwright Eric Simonson made theatre out of basketball stars In the space of eight years, Larry Bird and Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. won a combined six NBA championships. Bir…

SOURCE: TDF at 12:52PM

Watch Blue Man Group Help Raise Funds and Enrage Clay Aiken on Celebrity Apprentice by Broadway.com

On The Celebrity Apprentice, famous stars compete against each other to raise cold-hard green cash for their respective charities, but on the April 1 episode, the celebs were seeing blue tha…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:52PM

Obituary: James Gaddarn by The Stage

As conductor of the London Orpheus Choir for 58 years, music director of the Ealing Choral Society for four decades, a professor at Trinity College of Music (now Trinity Laban) for 35 years,…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:51PM

Soundtrack for NBC's Smash Sets Release Date by Broadway.com

NBC’s Broadway-themed series Smash will release a soundtrack album, The Music of Smash, on May 1. The 13-track album includes original songs from the show's Marilyn musical li…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:51PM

BWW EXCLUSIVE: Benjamin Walker On FIND THE FUNNY, ABRAHAM LINCOLN: VAMPIRE HUNTER, BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON & More by Pat Cerasaro

Today we are talking to one of the brightest stars of the new millennium who has made a name for himself on Broadway with impressive performances in straight plays and musicals, as well as c…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:49PM

THE SCREENING ROOM: Preview HBO's "Newsroom," With Jeff Daniels, John Gallagher Jr., Jane Fonda (Video) by Michael Gioia

Aaron Sorkin's upcoming HBO drama, "The Newsroom," which features a star-studded cast led by Tony nominee Jeff Daniels, will premiere June 24. Here is a first look at the serie…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48PM

Stephen Schwartz, Andrea McArdle Set for When You Believe Tribute Concert in Palm Springs by Michael Gioia

Academy Award winner Stephen Schwartz will be honored with Desert Ensemble Theatre Company's inaugural Melpomai Award at When You Believe: A Conversation With and Tribute To Stephen Schw…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:46PM

Howard McGillin, Mark Price to Star in George Street Playhouse's The 39 Steps by Bethany Rickwald

Howard McGillin, Michael Thomas Holmes, Stacie Morgain Lewis, and Mark Price will star in the George Street Playhouse production of The 39 Steps, April 24-May 20. Mark Shanahan will direct …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:44PM

Obituary: Peter Wolff by The Stage

My father, Peter Wolff, who died on Friday 16 March at the age of 81, was a Jewish refugee from Nazi Germany, who went on to run one of the largest clothing suppliers in the UK, before becom…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:43PM

A COVER STORY: Don't Dress for Dinner by Matthew Blank

Roundabout Theatre Company opened the door on Marc Camoletti's sex farce Don't Dress for Dinner, a sequel to Boeing-Boeing, March 30 at Broadway's American Airlines Theatre. Ben …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:43PM

Photo Coverage: GORE VIDAL's THE BEST MAN Starry Theatre Arrivals! by Walter McBride

Gore Vidal's THE BEST MAN opened last night, Sunday, April 1st, 2012 at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre for a strictly limited 18 week engagement is directed by Drama Desk Award winner Michael…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:41PM

David Costabile, Rebecca Creskoff, Molly Shannon, Martin Sheen, Dermot Mulroney Cast in Television Series by Michael Gioia

Stage and screen actors David Costabile, Rebecca Creskoff, Molly Shannon and Dermot Mulroney will appear in television series next season, according to Deadline.com.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:40PM

Legally Blonde The Musical at Marriott Theatre Lincolnshire 6 by Noreen Heron & Associates

Legally Blonde The Musical at Marriott Theatre Lincolnshire 6 In what Time Magazine raves "One ELLE of a good show", college sweetheart and homecoming queen Elle Woods doesn't…

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:39PM

Tod Meredith Set for the Alhambra's Buddy- The Buddy Holly Story by Sarah Moore

Tod Meredith will star in The Alhambra Theatre & Dining production of Buddy- The Buddy Holly Story, April 11-June 3. Critically acclaimed and a winner of the Tony Award for Best Musica…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:36PM

David Hyde Pierce for MTC (Collected Stories) by Manhattan Theatre Club

David Hyde Pierce for MTC (Collected Stories) www.ManhattanTheatreClub.com From: mtcbroadway Views: 1 0 ratings Time: 00:33 More in Entertainment

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:34PM

'Bring It On' Brings Cheerleaders Out

They enjoy a show they can relate to

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 12:30PM

Weekend Poll Top Three: Fans Hope For Broadway Bio-Plays of Lucille Ball and More Showbiz Icons by Broadway.com

The life of legendary show biz icon Judy Garland is getting the Broadway treatment in the new play End of the Rainbow, as is Marilyn Monroe on the NBC series Smash.  With so much f…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:27PM

Mike Nussbaum, Mary Ann Thebus and More Set for Next Theatre's After the Revolution by Bethany Rickwald

Next Theatre has announced casting for its upcoming production of Amy Herzog's After the Revolution, to run April 5-May 13. Kimberly Senior will direct. After the Revolution is a come…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:27PM

Kimberly Wyatt and Adam Garcia to Star in Revolution at Theatre Royal Haymarket by Bethany Rickwald

Theatre Royal Haymarket is set to present Kimberly Wyatt and Adam Garcia in the dance show Revolution, May 6-June 10, according to Whatsonstage.com. Producer Chris Manoe will direct. Revol…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:26PM

Step Up Revolution - Official Trailer 2012 - Step Up 4 (HD) by DanceOn

Step Up Revolution - Official Trailer 2012 - Step Up 4 (HD) STEP UP REVOLUTION is the next installment in the worldwide smash Step Up franchise, which sets the dancing against the vibrant b…

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:25PM

What's Playing on Broadway This Week: April 2-8 by BroadwayWorld

Look below to see what Broadway shows are playing on each night this week. Want to know what Broadway shows have Sunday evening performances Which Broadway shows have Wednesday matinees Just…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:25PM

Alec Baldwin Is Engaged to Hilaria Thomas by Brian Scott Lipton

Emmy Award winner and Broadway veteran Alec Baldwin is engaged to 28-year-old yoga instructor Hilaria Thomas, according to published reports. Baldwin, who turns 54 on April 3, has appeared…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:19PM

RSC seeks volunteers for all-black Julius Caesar by Matt Trueman

Amateurs invited to join a cast that includes Paterson Joseph, Adjoa Andoh and Ray Fearon – and no experience necessaryAmateur actors will get the chance to perform on the stage of the new…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:18PM

Disney's MARY POPPINS on Broadway: Get More! by Disney on Broadway

Disney's MARY POPPINS on Broadway: Get More! Get MORE of what you go to Broadway for! Now in its 5th phenomenal year at the beautiful New Amsterdam Theatre on New York City's 42nd…

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:18PM

PHOTO FLASH: Katie Couric, David Hyde Pierce Visit Off-Broadway's Rated P for Parenthood by Dan Bacalzo

Stage and screen star David Hyde Pierce and CBS News anchor Katie Couric attended the Saturday, March 31 performance of Rated P for Parenthood, which performs Off-Broadway at the Westside Th…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:18PM

PHOTO CALL: Nick Jonas, Michael Urie and Beau Bridges in Broadway's How to Succeed by Matthew Blank

Pop star Nick Jonas now punches the clock as J. Pierrepont Finch in the Broadway revival of How to Succeed In Business Without Really Trying at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre. He is joined by Bea…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:15PM

SILENCE! THE MUSICAL's Jenn Harris and Stephen Bienskie to Guest on 'THE ARTSY FARTSY SHOW' Tomorrow by BroadwayWorld

Two of the stars of SILENCE! The Musical, Jenn Harris (Clarice Starling) and Stephen Bienskie (Buffalo Bill) will be this week’s guests on the popular WBAI (99.5 FM) radio program “The A…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:11PM

Cheyenne Jackson Planning Summer Release of New Solo Album by Broadway.com

Cheyenne Jackson has an album due out in June 2012, according to his website. While little information about the album has been revealed, the actor recently tweeted he is working with Sony R…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:10PM

Brenneman goes Off Broadway

Legit News: Actress to star in Gionfriddo play

SOURCE: Variety at 12:10PM

Legally Blonde The Musical at Marriott Theatre Lincolnshire 5 by Noreen Heron & Associates

Legally Blonde The Musical at Marriott Theatre Lincolnshire 5 In what Time Magazine raves "One ELLE of a good show", college sweetheart and homecoming queen Elle Woods doesn't…

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:09PM

Darien Crago, Patrick Ryan Sullivan, Christianne Tisdale Set for Engeman Theater's 42nd Street by Sarah Moore

Casting has been announced for the John W. Engeman Theater's production of 42nd Street, which begins April 12. Mark Adam Rampmeyer directs. With book by Michael Stewart and Mark Bram…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:09PM

RSC & Dodgers to Produce MATILDA; Spring 2013 on Broadway by BroadwayWorld

The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced that the Dodgers will be its producing partner for Roald Dahls Matilda The Musical on Broadway. Currently playing to sold-out houses in Londons We…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:06PM

Bob Dishy, Tonya Pinkins and More to Lead John Patrick Shanley's STOREFRONT CHURCH for Atlantic Theatre Company by BroadwayWorld

Atlantic Theater Company will present the world premiere of STOREFRONT CHURCH, written and directed by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner John Patrick Shanley and featuring Bob Dishy, Gian…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:04PM

Now. Here. This. by Songs From The Musicals

Now. Here. This. The original cast in a promotional video teaser for the Vineyard Theatre's production of "Now. Here. This." No copyright infringement intended. http://www.so…

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:03PM

TheatreScene Contests and Polls: Results & More by JK

I thought I'd take this opportunity to do a little spring cleaning.  I'll share an email, the answers to the last several contests, and last month's poll results.First, let me answer th…

SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 12:01PM

STAGE TUBE: On This Day 4/2- HAMLET by Stage Tube

Today in 1992, Hamlet opened at Criterion Center Stage Right, where it ran for 45 performances. Set in the Kingdom of Denmark, the play dramatizes the revenge Prince Hamlet exacts on his un…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:00PM

Upcoming Broadway DVD Releases for April 2012

Check out the latest in upcoming releases of Broadway and theatre related DVDs for April 2012.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:00PM
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New writing in the regions by Laura Turner

Find out more about Sheffield Theatres' National Theatre Connections Festival - with events until Wednesday 4th April.

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 11:59AM

Jersey Boys Stars Set for April 15 ROCK TALK at Feinstein's at Loews Regency by Brian Scott Lipton

Jersey Boys cast members Jarrod Spector, Dominic Scaglione, Dominic Nolfi, John Edwards will join Eyewitness News anchor Phil Lipof for ROCK TALK: Conversations With The Doo Wop Project at 6…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:57AM

André De Shields Brings Black by Popular Demand to the Laurie Beechman Theatre by Sarah Moore

Two-Time Tony Award nominated and Emmy Award winning performer André De Shields brings his acclaimed theatrical concert Black by Popular Demand back to the New York stage for thre…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:55AM

Photo Flash: Michael Ball, Imelda Staunton and More Sign SWEENEY TODD Albums at Dress Circle London by BroadwayWorld

Michael Ball and Imelda Staunton, along with fellow SWEENEY TODD cast members Lucy May Barker, Luke Brady and James McConville, appeared last week at Dress Circle's London store to sign copi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:54AM

John Lahr & David Ives: The Creative Process at 92YTribeca on April 17 at 7 PM by Boneau/Bryan-Brown

Acclaimed author and Senior New Yorker Drama Critic John Lahr joins playwright David Ives, currently represented on Broadway with Venus in Fur, for a lively conversation at 92YTribeca on t…

SOURCE: BONEAU/BRYAN-BROWN at 11:54AM

Judith of Bethulia by Trav S.D.

I was lucky enough to get into Charles Busch’s latest workshop at Theater for the New City yesterday, a take-off on D.W. Griffith’s early epic Judith of Bethulia. This is the sec…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 11:52AM

Stephen Wallem's Pipe Dream vlog: Closing Night by New York City Center

Stephen Wallem's Pipe Dream vlog: Closing Night In this installment: closing night, cast party & special guests! From: NYCityCenter Views: 2 0 ratings Time: 02:32 More in Enter…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:52AM

Photo Coverage: THE BEST MAN Celebrates Opening with Fans at the Stage Door! by Walter McBride

Gore Vidal's THE BEST MAN opened last night, Sunday, April 1st, 2012 at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre. BroadwayWorld.com was on hand to catch the stars exiting the stage door following the …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:51AM

Good Cheno-Bits: Kristin Chenoweth Makes New Enemies on GCB by Lindsay Champion

Praise the Lord! Kristin Chenoweth is back as the conniving (and Jesus-loving!) Carlene Cockburn on ABC’s new comedy series GCB. When Carlene pays her condolences at her Aunt Bitsy&rsq…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:51AM

Thoughts on Center Stage’s 50th anniversary season by John Barry

Center Stage announced its upcoming 50th season on Friday, March 30th at Case[werks], a gallery across from Baltimore’s Penn Station. Kwame Kwei-Armah (Photo: courtesy of Center Stage…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 11:48AM

Royal Shakespeare Company to Team with The Dodgers for Broadway's Matilda the Musical by Dan Bacalzo

The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced that the Dodgers will be its producing partner for the previously reported Broadway production of Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical, to open i…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:48AM

Elena Roger on Returning to Evita, Working with Ricky Martin and Meeting the Other Evas by Josh Ferri

As the first Broadway revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's Evita officially opens on April 5, all eyes will be on the Argentinian star of this new production, Elena Roger. At ag…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:46AM

Jimmy Fallon, Steve Guttenberg, Lisa Rinna Set for May Barnes & Noble Events by Brian Scott Lipton

Barnes &Noble has announced its line-up of May celebrity events in New York City Highlights include Broadway veteran and Days of Our Lives star Lisa Rinna appearing with co-author Ian K…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:44AM

A "Leap of Faith" Musical Preview by Playbill Video

A "Leap of Faith" Musical Preview http://www.playbill.com/multimedia/video "Leap of Faith", the new Broadway musical about a con-artist preacher who blows into a small K…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:38AM

Broadway in Chicago Announces 2012-2013 Subscription Series by Bethany Rickwald

Broadway in Chicago has announced the productions set for its 2012-2013 subscription series. The first offering of the series will be I Love Lucy Live on Stage (September 12-November 11),…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:38AM

BroadwayWorld.com Announces Fourth Exclusive Online Television Show - BEHIND THE CURTAIN by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld.com is very excited to announce a new partnership, and the fourth member of BWW TVs family of exclusive, engaging, and unmatched online theatre video programming. Joining the p…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:36AM

Alan Menken, Glenn Slater, Raúl Esparza and Company Take a "Leap of Faith" by Playbill Video

In the works for ten years, Alan Menken and Glenn Slater's score for "Leap of Faith" will finally be heard on Broadway this April. Menken and Slater talk about the drastic changes they've ma…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:35AM

AUDIO: Listen to Full NEWSIES Cast Album! by Stage Tube

Newsies, the new American musical, is currently in previews at the Nederlander Theatre 208 W 41st St for a strictly limited performance run following its critically-hailed stint at Paper Mil…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:34AM

"Evita"'s Elena Roger, Michael Cerveris and Ricky Martin Meet the Press by Playbill Video

"Evita"'s Elena Roger, Michael Cerveris and Ricky Martin Meet the Press http://www.playbill.com/multimedia/video Immediately following the first Broadway preview of "Evit…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:33AM

"Broadway Beauty Pageant" to Crown "World's Sexiest Man" by Playbill Video

"Broadway Beauty Pageant" to Crown "World's Sexiest Man" http://www.playbill.com/multimedia/video Brent Barrett ("Chicago") leads a gaggle of Broadway per…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:32AM

Thoughts on “Ghost” preview performance- 3/31/12 @ Lunt-Fontainne Theatre by Dan Mason

by: Dan Mason (@djdan1079) Broadway has been overrun with musicals based on movies over the last several seasons. Some, like Billy Elliott, were the toast of Broadway, while Legally Blonde a…

SOURCE: The Broadway Critic Blog at 11:31AM

Things We Love: Moon by by Sandra Dieckmann by Tony

Check out more work by Sandra Dieckmann       Tags: Things We Love

SOURCE: Halcyon Theatre at 11:27AM

BWW Poll Results: Voters Love SUPERSTAR Jesus! by BroadwayWorld

This brings us to last week's poll out of the three representations of 'Jesus' currently on Broadway, which one do you love the most And the winner, with 51 of the vote is JESUS CHRIST SUPER…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:26AM

Gore Vidal's The Best Man

Legit Reviews||Broadway: This is an election year, so let "Gore Vidal's The Best Man" win for dirtiest political convention in half a century.

SOURCE: Variety at 11:26AM

PHOTO CALL: The Best Man Opens on Broadway; Arrivals, Curtain Call and Departures by Matthew Blank

The Best Man, Gore Vidal's 1960 play about the lead-up to a U.S. presidential election, about two candidates seeking their party's nomination, opened April 1 following previews from …

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:22AM

PHOTO FLASH: Tyne Daly and London Cast of Master Class Visit Christina O Yacht by Dan Bacalzo

Tony Award winner Tyne Daly and her castmates Jeremy Cohen, Naomi O'Connell, and Dianne Pilkington from the London production of Master Class visited the Christina O yacht on Sunday, Ap…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:22AM

Get Off Your Musical Theater High Horse by Brisa Trinchero

I was sitting in on tech of a Broadway show the other day and I got to hear the fabulously talented director give the cast some words of wisdom before their first preview. His advice…?…

SOURCE: Make Musicals at 11:19AM

Avoiding social media time suck by Michael Roderick

It's reached a point where social media has become a very prevalent part of the business world with entire companies devoted to increasing the power of our facebook pages, twitter feeds, etc…

SOURCE: One Producer in the City at 11:18AM

‘A Girl Named Destiny’ at Venus Theatre by Amanda Gunther by Amanda Gunther

Genergy. noun - The study of male and female energies – gender energies – as applicable to roles presented on the stage. This concept is thoroughly explored and developed throug…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:16AM

Pipe Dream by Songs From The Musicals

Pipe Dream Will Chase, Laura Osnes and Leslie Uggams perform highlights from the New York City Center Encores! production of Pipe Dream. No copyright infringement intended. http://www.song…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:15AM

Paul Hickey, Katie Lightfoot Set for UK Premiere of In the Next Room by Sarah Moore

Laurence Boswell will direct the UK Premiere of In the Next Room or The Vibrator Play by Sarah Ruhl, the concluding play in the Ustinov Studio's American Season, at the Theatre Royal Ba…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:15AM

Steinberg new play awards presented at Humana Festival by Tim Treanor

On Saturday, March 31st, three playwrights received awards and checks totaling $40,000 at the 36th Humana Festival of New American Plays in Louisville, Kentucky. Pilgrims Musa and Sheri in t…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 11:14AM

Mara Davi, Richard Easton, Bobby Steggert Set for Project Shaw's Widowers' Houses by Sarah Moore

Gingold Theatrical Group's Project Shaw presents George Bernard Shaw's Widowers' Houses on Monday, April 23 at 7pm at the Players Club in Manhattan. David Staller produces a…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:13AM

Watch Jeff Daniels' On-Air Meltdown in the Trailer for Aaron Sorkin's New HBO Series The Newsroom by Broadway.com

Meet Will McAvoy. A prominent news anchor with an even temperament…until now. In the trailer for Aaron Sorkin’s new HBO series The Newsroom, Jeff Daniels stars as McAvoy, who…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:11AM

The Dodgers Will Partner with Royal Shakespeare Company to Bring Matilda to Broadway by Andrew Gans

The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced that the Dodgers will be its producing partner for the Broadway production of Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical, which will open in New York …

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:11AM

Theatre on video: not live but kicking

Can a recorded performance ever match up to the live experience of watching a play? The National Video Archive of Performance thinks soEvery theatregoer has one performance they bitterly reg…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:07AM

Yonkers Redux by Diane Snyder

I was a college student when Lost in Yonkers was on Broadway and remember well the outcry when it beat Six Degrees of Separation for the Tony and Pulitzer. The current Actors Company Theatre…

SOURCE: Blank New World at 11:07AM

New Theatre to Present 6th Annual Miami Stories by Bethany Rickwald

New Theatre is set to present its 6th annual Miami Stories, a fundraising event featuring cocktails, raffles, and plays, May 12 at 7:30pm at The Roxy Performing Arts Center. Master of Cerem…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:06AM

WNYC Currently Offering Free Listen to Entire Cast Recording of Disney's Newsies by Andrew Gans

WNYC is currently offering listeners a chance to hear the entire original Broadway cast recording of the new Disney musical Newsies, which will be released digitally on iTunes April 10 from…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:05AM

Artist, Immigrant: Mahmood Karimi-Hakak by Marcy Arlin

(To learn more about Marcy Arlin’s Artist, Immigrant blog series, click here.) Mahmood Karimi-Hakak is a colleague of mine in Theatre Without Borders and I’ve heard great things abou…

SOURCE: Theatre Communications Group at 11:02AM

Broadway in Chicago gets 'Stuffed and Unstrung' plus Cathy Rigby, flying again by Chris Jones

An adult-oriented puppet show called "Stuffed and Unstrung" is headed this June to the Bank of America Theatre, Broadway in Chicago anounced Monday.

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 11:02AM

Review: The Taming of the Shrew at curtainup.com by Deirdre Donovan

Theatre for a New Audience’s production takes us back to the American frontier of the late 19th century, and gives Shakespeare’s knockabout farce a fresh pioneer spirit

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 11:00AM

Broadway Giants Stephen Schwartz and Andrea McArdle to Headline Palm Springs Tribute, 5/19 by BroadwayWorld

Stephen Schwartz, the three-time Academy Award-winning Broadway legend and composer, and Broadway icon Andrea McArdle will appear in Palm Springs on May 19 in When You Believe A Conversation…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:00AM

Stephen Schwartz and Andrea McArdle to Headline Palm Springs Tribute, 5/19 by BroadwayWorld

Stephen Schwartz, the three-time Academy Award-winning Broadway legend and composer, and Broadway icon Andrea McArdle will appear in Palm Springs on May 19 in When You Believe A Conversation…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:00AM

Broadway Hunger Games: The Reaping! by BroadwaySpotted

The time has come, my friends, to announce the chosen Tributes from each District on Broadway. To clear up the rules once again, here is Effie Trinkett… Over the next three days, the T…

SOURCE: BroadwaySpotted at 11:00AM

Favorite Quotes Vol. XXXII: Why Smash is great, whether you like it or not. by Ken Davenport

It must be close to the end of the scholastic year, because I've gotten a few more emails than usual from high school and college students (including one from China) asking me for quotes or …

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00AM

Gore Vidal's 'The Best Man': What did critics think? by David Ng

Gore Vidal's 1960 play "The Best Man" receives an all-star revival on Broadway, with James Earl Jones, John Larroquette, Eric McCormack, Angela Lansbury, Michael McKean and Candice Bergen.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 11:00AM

Seattle Rep Announces 50th Anniversary Season by Sarah Moore

Seattle Repertory Theatre has announced its full 50th Anniversary Season which will run from September 2012-May 2013. The 2012-13 season opens in the Bagley Wright Theatre with the previous…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00AM
Monday, April 2, 2012 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Legally Blonde The Musical at Marriott Theatre Lincolnshire 4 by Noreen Heron & Associates

Legally Blonde The Musical at Marriott Theatre Lincolnshire 4 In what Time Magazine raves "One ELLE of a good show", college sweetheart and homecoming queen Elle Woods doesn't…

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:59AM

Honk! by Songs From The Musicals

Honk! Richard Dempsey, Norman Pace and company perform "Warts And All" from the UK Tour production. No copyright infringement intended. http://www.songsfromthemusicals.com From: …

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:59AM

Atlantic Theater Company Announces World Premiere of John Patrick Shanley’s Storefront Church by Boneau/Bryan-Brown

Giancarlo Esposito Atlantic Theater Company (Neil Pepe, Artistic Director; Jeffory Lawson, Managing Director) is proud to present the world premiere of STOREFRONT CHURCH, written and directe…

SOURCE: BONEAU/BRYAN-BROWN at 10:57AM

SHOW FOLK: Lea DeLaria on “Iceland”, Dream Roles & Loving Jewish Girls by Tom Mizer

In a world of cookie cutter show biz types, Lea DeLaria is a true one-of-a-kind. From her boundary-busting stand-up to her Broadway barnstorming (and Drama Desk nominated) debut in On the To…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:57AM

Michael Healey’s Proud coming to Toronto stage in the fall by Richard Ouzounian

Michael Healey’s Proud will be coming to the stage in Toronto after all.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 10:55AM

News: WOS Magazine out now: Our Awards & birthday souvenir edition

Anyone who was there at the Prince of Wales on Sunday 19 February 2012 or watching via our first-ever live webcast knows that the 2012 Whatsonstage.com Awards Concert was a night to remember…

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 10:52AM

Richard Easton, Bobby Steggert, Mara Davi, Robert Petkoff Will Be Part of Project Shaw's Widowers' Houses by Andrew Gans

The Project Shaw series will continue April 23 with a reading of George Bernard Shaw's Widowers' Houses.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:52AM

Adele, Matilda, One Man, Two Guvnors Nominated for 2012 South Bank Sky Awards by Brian Scott Lipton

Nominations for the 2012 South Bank Sky Awards, which honor the best in British popular culture, have been announced. The awards will be presented on May 1. Theater productions that receive…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:50AM

Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival Begins May 16th by Sarah Moore

The Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival's 21st Annual Festival will be held May 16th through May 28th in Orlando's Loch Haven Park. The Orlando International Fringe T…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:46AM

Photo Flash: All-New Photos From Tonight's SMASH by BroadwayWorld

Tonight, April 2nd, on NBC's musical drama SMASH entitled Hell on Earth, the team begins their pursuit of a marquee star, as Eileen Anjelica Huston charges Tom and Julia Christian Borle and …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:45AM

Broadway Grosses* w/e 4/1/2012 by Ken Davenport

The following are the Broadway Grosses from the week ending April 1, 2012: Show Name GrossGross TotalAttn %Cap AvgPdAdm ANYTHING GOES $590,573 6,576 80.12% $89.81 CHICAGO $580,175 7,119 82.4…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 10:45AM

Freud's Last Session at Mercury Theatre by Noreen Heron & Associates

Freud's Last Session at Mercury Theatre FREUD'S LAST SESSION, the runaway hit play by Mark St. Germain now in its second successful year in New York, is coming "for a session&q…

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:44AM

Solid Reviews for ‘Gore Vidal’s The Best Man’ by Loganne

The Best Man, which opened on Sunday, April 1, at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, is set in Philadelphia hotel during the 1960 presidential nominating conventions of an unnamed political part…

SOURCE: Theater Advisor at 10:42AM

"Jewtopia" Film, With Ivan Sergei, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, to Debut at Newport Beach Film Fest by Adam Hetrick

The film version of the long-running Off-Broadway comedy Jewtopia will premiere at the Newport Beach Film Festival, which runs April 26-May 3.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Peggy Herman to Celebrate Release of Herman on Herman CD at Feinstein's by Bethany Rickwald

Feinstein's is set to present Peggy Herman in a one night concert celebration of the release of her new Herman on Herman CD, May 6 at 7:30pm. Peter Glebo and Tommy Tune will direct. R…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:41AM

1894 footage of Eugene Sandow by Trav S.D.

Today is the birthday of the first of the great carny “strong men”: Eugene Sandow (for full bio go here). Check out this actual footage of him in action circa 1894, courtesy an E…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 10:39AM

Mary Ann Ehlshlager Named Seattle Children's Theatre Managing Director by Bethany Rickwald

Seattle Children's Theatre has announced that Mary Ann Ehlshlager will take over as managing director. Ehlshlager, who is currently executive director at Delaware Theatre Company, ha…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:34AM

Chung Ling Soo by Trav S.D.

Today is the birthday of William Ellsworth Robinson, a.k.a Chung Ling Soo. To read about his life and his rivalry with Ching Ling Foo, go here. And here’s a swell little mini-doc about…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 10:31AM

PHOTO FLASH: Eric Owens, Chase Taylor, Chrystal Williams at Glimmerglass Sneak Preview by Dan Bacalzo

The Glimmerglass Festival held a sneak preview of the world-renowned opera festival's upcoming 2012 season at Harlem's critically acclaimed 5 and Diamond Restaurant on Thursday, Ma…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:31AM

Broadway stays healthy

Legit News: Raven-Symone fuels B.O. for 'Sister Act'

SOURCE: Variety at 10:30AM

Wicked Will Offer Special Performance to Benefit the Actors Fund by Andrew Gans

The Broadway company of Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman's Wicked will offer a special performance to benefit The Actors Fund.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:29AM

Kody Bringman, Jody Mc Coy, David Traylor, Christopher Zinovitch Set for ArtsWest 2012-2013 Season by Sarah Moore

Artistic Director Christopher Zinovitch has announced productions and preliminary casting for the 2012-2013 season for the ArtsWest Theatre in Seattle. The season will begin with Bloody, B…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:24AM

Vilma and Buddy Ebsen by Trav S.D.

Today is Buddy Ebsen’s birthday. See here for my article on him and his sister Vilma, one of vaudeville’s great dance teams. I am crazy about Buddy’s work on The Beverly Hi…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 10:22AM

PHOTO FLASH: James Earl Jones, John Larroquette, Eric McCormack, Debra Messing, Matthew Modine at Opening of Gore Vidal's The Best Man by Tristan Fuge

On Sunday, April 1, the Broadway revival of Gore Vidal's The Best Man opened at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre with Michael Wilson at the helm. Opening night guests included Edward Albe…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:19AM

I Interview Playwrights Part 438: Katharine Sherman by Adam Szymkowicz

Katharine Sherman Hometown: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Current Town: Iowa City, Iowa Q:  Tell me about Christopher Marlowe's Chloroform Dreams. A:  We're calling it an Elizabe…

SOURCE: ADAM SZYMKOWICZ at 10:17AM

Maly Drama Theatre of St. Petersburg's Three Sisters Prepares for BAM Debut by Adam Hetrick

Maly Drama Theatre of St. Petersburg will bring its production of Three Sisters to the Brooklyn Academy of Music beginning April 18.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:15AM

The Best Man

There is more star power here than you can shake a stick at. And believe me you may want to shake something when you see this show. Like your fist.The first sign that there is trouble in R…

SOURCE: Usher Nonsense at 10:10AM

Rep of St. Louis, Michele Ragusa, Lewis J. Stadlen, Curtis Holbrook Are Kevin Kline Award Nominees April 2 by Kenneth Jones

Nominees for the 2012 Kevin Kline Awards, representing excellence in St. Louis-area theatre for the year 2011, gather at the Loretto-Hilton Center April 2 for the awards ceremony.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM

TriArts Sharon Playhouse Announces 2012 Season by Sarah Moore

TriArts Sharon Playhouse has announced their 2012 Season. The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (June 28 - July 15) will be directed by John Simpkins. MK Lawson will be the choreographer, …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:01AM

News: Matilda, Guvnors & Constellations compete at South Bank Awards

Tim Minchin and Dennis Kelly's RSC musical Matilda, Richard Bean's National Theatre adaptation of Goldoni's classic The Servant of Two Masters, One Man, Two Guvnors, and Nick Payne's fourth …

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 10:00AM

#MusicMonday (4/2/12) by BroadwaySpotted

#MusicMonday is a trend that started on Twitter over a year ago. A lot of people used it for a while and then it started to fizzle out. Well, the problem is…I liked it. I liked it a lot. S…

SOURCE: BroadwaySpotted at 10:00AM

Exclusive: 'Newsies' Cast Recording Stream

Disney's new Broadway musical "Newsies" is set to release an original cast recording on iTunes on April 10 and on CD on May 15. But Soundcheck is premiering the album a week early with an ex…

SOURCE: WNYC at 10:00AM
Monday, April 2, 2012 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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4000 Miles, Starring Mary Louise Wilson, Opens at Lincoln Center Theater by Broadway.com

Amy Herzog’s new play 4000 Miles opens April 2 at Lincoln Center Theater’s Mitzi E. Newhouse Theatre. The off-Broadway production, directed by Daniel Aukin, stars Tony winner Mar…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:52AM

Studio Theatre extends Sucker Punch by Lorraine Treanor

Sucker Punch, Roy Williams’ drama about two young men coming to adulthood in 1980′s London, has been given a one week extension, Studio Theatre announced Friday. The play will no…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 09:51AM

Hal Luftig Will Moderate Behind the Music-al Goes Out of Bounds Discussion by Andrew Gans

The Behind the Music-al series will continue at 92YTribeca April 18 at 8 PM with an evening titled Behind the Music-al Goes Out of Bounds.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:50AM

The San Francisco Mime Troupe to Present The Youth Theater Project 2012 by Bethany Rickwald

The San Francisco Mime Troupe is set to present its Youth Theater Project, a free evening of original ensemble-created shows, April 14 at pm and April 15 at 2 pm at Mission Cultural Center. …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:50AM

David Rakoff, Story Pirates, David Ives, Chris Miller Set for 92Y Tribeca Upcoming Events by Bethany Rickwald

92Y Tribeca has announced upcoming April theater events. On April 4, 92Y will present the previously announced Everything's Coming Up Moses, starring David Rakoff as God and Seth Rudet…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:48AM

Photo Flash: Sneak Peek at Tracie Bennett in END OF THE RAINBOW by BroadwayWorld

The Broadway premiere of End of the Rainbow is tonight, April 2, at the Belasco Theatre. Check out these production photographs of Michael Cumpsty, Tom Pelphrey and Jay Russell as they join …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:47AM

John Lahr and David Ives: The Creative Process Will Be Presented April 17 by Andrew Gans

John Lahr and David Ives will take part in a discussion about the creative process April 17 at 92YTribeca.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:43AM

Photo Coverage: Gore Vidal's THE BEST MAN Opening Night Bows by Walter McBride

Gore Vidal's THE BEST MAN opened last night, Sunday, April 1st, 2012 at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre and BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture the all-star cast's opening night bows

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:41AM

A Star is Born! End of the Rainbow, Starring Tracie Bennett as Judy Garland, Opens on Broadway by Broadway.com

Peter Quilter’s drama End of the Rainbow, starring two-time Olivier Award winner Tracie Bennett as Judy Garland, opens at Broadway’s Belasco Theatre on April 2. The production, d…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:40AM

John Arden: a playwright ahead of his time by Michael Billington

Arden may have fallen out of favour, but the intoxicating vigour of his language set him apart. I hope his day comes againTo anyone of my generation, the death of playwright John Arden is a …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:39AM

Alan Gilbert on the Apr. 17-20, 2012 program by New York Philharmonic

Alan Gilbert on the Apr. 17-20, 2012 program Alan Gilbert, Music Director, on the April 17-20, 2012 program From: NewYorkPhilharmonic Views: 45 1 ratings Time: 02:24 More in Music

SOURCE: YouTube at 09:35AM

Nikki Snelson Is Choreographic Consultant for Premier Theatre's Legally Blonde; Casting Announced by Andrew Gans

Nikki Snelson, who originated the role of Brooke in the Broadway production of Legally Blonde The Musical, is the choreographic consultant for the Premier Theatre’s upcoming production…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:35AM

PHOTO FLASH: Christian Borle, Will Chase, Laura Osnes, Leslie Uggams, Tom Wopat at Pipe Dream Closing by David Gordon

New York City Center Encores! celebrated its production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Pipe Dream with a post-closing performance party in the mezzanine lobby of New York City Center on S…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:25AM

Mary Rose, Riverside Studios, London by Natasha Tripney

Riverside Studios, London: DogOrange's production of JM Barrie's infrequently performed play has been revised and tightened since it was staged last year at the Jack Studio Theatre…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:18AM

Quote for the Day by Rob Weinert-Kendt

"There’s a guy who wrote a book about SITI Company, and he saw [Room] a number of times, and in rehearsal once, he asked Ellen Lauren (the performer of Room) what she was thinking or doing…

SOURCE: The Wicked Stage at 09:03AM

Just Sex by Theasy.com

Theatre for the New City, Off Broadway By Adrienne Urbanski BOTTOM LINE: A clever script and a talented cast make this comedy centered around a married couple pushing the boundaries o…

SOURCE: Theatre is Easy at 09:01AM

If It Only Even Runs A Minute: The Gospel at Colonus by Jenashtep

By Jennifer Ashley Tepper People who know obscure musicals usually know one of three things about the Broadway musical The Gospel at Colonus. 1)  The Gospel at Colonus starred Morgan Freema…

SOURCE: BroadwaySpotted at 09:00AM

‘Frozen’ at Rockville Little Theatre by Amanda Gunther by Amanda Gunther

Humanity in its rarest form comes to light in the Rockville Little Theatre’s presentation of Frozen by Bryony Lavery. Directed by Kevin O’Connell, this play focuses on the dramatic r…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:00AM
Monday, April 2, 2012 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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End of the Rainbow; An Icon Reborn on Broadway by Chris Luner

The higher the throne the longer the fall. This seems to be the case with so many celebrities especially iconic ones that have redefined the entertainment scene. However, I am specifically t…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 08:59AM

American Theatre Wings's Hitchens Says Funding Is Down (Audio) by Bloomberg News

April 2 (Bloomberg) -- Heather Hitchens, executive director of the American Theatre Wing, says government funding and corporate donations for the arts are down. Hitchens talked to Vonnie Qu…

SOURCE: Bloomberg at 08:54AM

Erik Liberman on Playing The Baker in Centerstage’s ‘Into the Woods’ by Joel Markowitz by Joel Markowitz

Erik Liberman has had a very busy year on and off the stage. When I heard he was going to play The Baker in Centerstage’s production of Stephen Sondheim’s Into the Woods, I jumpe…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:44AM

News: Wyatt & Garcia front dance Revolution, Sundays at Haymarket

Kimberly Wyatt and Adam Garcia will appear alongside a 20-strong cast of dancers in new show Revolution which will play Sunday performances at the Theatre Royal, Haymarket from 13 May (previ…

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 08:41AM

Signature taps Hwang

Legit News: Writer's work to get season-long showcase

SOURCE: Variety at 08:25AM

END OF THE RAINBOW Opens Tonight at the Belasco by BroadwayWorld

The Broadway production of END OF THE RAINBOW will open tonight, April 2, at the Belasco Theatre. Michael Cumpsty, Tom Pelphrey and Jay Russell join two-time Oliver Award-winner Tracie Benn…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:18AM

‘The Taming of the Shrew’ at Synetic Theater by Natalie McCabe by Natalie McCabe

There is a fine, fine line between loving and loathing, in the “interplay of joy and darkness,” as Director Paata Tsikurishvili, and Founding Artistic Director, and CEO of Synetic Theate…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:15AM

The Opening of the Smith Center by Michael Kaiser

There are so many sad stories these days about arts organizations that are closing or cutting back, artists who...

SOURCE: Huffington Post at 08:11AM

Arts Roundup: Clybourne Park Revisited Edition by Jonathan L. Fischer

Kwame Kwei-Armah, the new director of Baltimore's Centerstage, was disturbed by the treatment of race in Bruce Norris' Pulitzer-winning gentrification drama Clybourne Park, which had two su…

SOURCE: Washington City Paper at 08:00AM

Star-studded ‘The Best Man’ has winning team by Joe Dziemianowicz

Politics is a dirty business. No shock there. Just read or watch the news. So if in 1960 the candidates were different, the game was the same — smear or be smeared.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 08:00AM

BWW's On This Day - April 2, 2012

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on April 2 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:00AM

Feature: INTERVIEW: Tracie Bennett Reaches The End of the Rainbow by Andy Propst

The award-winning actress discusses her role as Judy Garland in Peter Quilter's new Broadway play.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 08:00AM

NY Review: '4000 Miles' by Erik Haagensen

Amy Herzog’s “4000 Miles,” now at Lincoln Center’s Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater after debuting last June at the Duke on 42nd Street, is a quiet triumph.

SOURCE: Backstage at 08:00AM
Monday, April 2, 2012 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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News: Vote in WOS Poll: Do The Voice judges know anything about musical theatre?

It was cringe-worthy television for musical theatre fans on Saturday night when West End super-star, and two-time Whatsonstage.com Award winner, Kerry Ellis failed to make it through auditio…

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 07:56AM

The Wicked Stage: Is there a lack of motivation in young performers? by Sarah Green

This is a question posed by Tuirenn Hurstfield, a lecturer from the third year of my undergraduate degree in musical theatre. In his blog, he discusses the apparent lack of drive he has foun…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 07:42AM

Review: The Best Man by Simon Saltzman

What could be more amusing in this election year than oodles of snappy and insinuating dialogue that earnestly and humorously recalls a time when the delegates at a convention could actually…

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 07:39AM

Monday theatre roundup: This lady doth not protest about the Bard's boys by Lyn Gardner

Is it time to end all-male Shakespeare, should children's theatre take more risks, and are ticket touts targeting theatre?Cross with cross-dressingIs it time to call a halt to all-male Shake…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:38AM

Review: Oklahoma! by Jake Orr

You will not find a harsher critic than me when it comes to Rogers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! Period. It’s a musical very close to my heart as it was the first musical I performed at Un…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 07:34AM

Arts Ed Three-Year Musical Theatre Graduate Showcase 2012, Criterion, London by Paul Vale

Criterion, London: The Arts Ed musical theatre showcase is invariably a lively affair and it is particularly encouraging to see the stage often filled not only with lead vocalists, but also …

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:30AM

Gore Vidal's The Best Man Review by Thom Geier

Even more than half a century after its Broadway debut, Gore Vidal's The Best Man still has a timely pull. And it's hard not tease out modern resonances in this old-fashioned political drama…

SOURCE: Entertainment Weekly at 07:26AM

Larroquette, McCormack Fight Dirty in ‘Best Man’ by Jeremy Gerard

An unscrupulous, sanctimonious snake vying for his party’s presidential nomination, Senator Joseph Cantwell seems like an uncanny imitation of Rick Santorum, especially as played by Eric M…

SOURCE: Business Week at 07:25AM

Gore Vidal's The Best Man: My Review by Michael Musto

A couple of legends, some TV stars, a few Broadway types, and Giuliani's ex-wife -- all together in the original outing play. It's as mixed a bag as it sounds.

SOURCE: Village Voice at 07:24AM

With this revival, 'The Best Man' does win by Elysa Gardner

William Russell has a lot to recommend him as a presidential candidate. A former secretary of State, he's smart as a whip, thoughtful and so fair-minded that he objects to slinging mud even …

SOURCE: USA Today at 07:24AM

Review: The King’s Speech by Eleanor Turney

For a play about not very much, The King’s Speech is strangely compelling. There can’t be many people who haven’t seen the hugely successful film, but it’s worth noti…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 07:22AM

Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation Makes Donation to the U.K.'s Theatres Trust by Mark Shenton

The Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation will award a grant of £125,000, to be paid over the next five years, to help launch the Theatres Protection Fund of the U.K.'s Theatres Trust.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:22AM

Review: Uncle Vanya by Ryan Sullivan

Life is full of uncertainties, and the way we each decide how to deal with this is very revealing. When you add love to the mix, you only muddle it all further. Chekhov knew it and he had th…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 07:18AM

Dodgers adopt 'Matilda'

Legit News: American producers join RSC for Broadway

SOURCE: Variety at 07:10AM

Review: Filumena by Ryan Ahem

The setting is 1940s Naples and wealthy Domenico Soriano has been tricked into marrying his mistress of 25 years, Filumena Marturano. Eduardo De Filippo’s Filumena (here brought to life in…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 07:08AM

Review: A Warsaw Melody by Peggitty Pollard-Davey

This love story begins in December 1946. It is Russia and World War Two, although finished, lurks in minds and hearts. Victor, a young man for whom life has so far been only school and army,…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 07:04AM

New Theatre’s Edith Can Shoot Etc. Etc. Wins New Play Citation by Bill Hirschman

A play championed by New Theatre, Edith Can Shoot Things and Hit Them, received a citation this weekend in the American Theatre Critics Association ‘s new plays competition. A. Rey Pamatma…

SOURCE: Florida Theater On Stage at 07:03AM

NY Review: 'End of the Rainbow' by David Sheward

Tracie Bennett goes far beyond impersonation with an indelible performance as the legendary Judy Garland in Peter Quilter’s “End of the Rainbow.”

SOURCE: Backstage at 07:00AM
Monday, April 2, 2012 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Birmingham School of Acting Showcase 2012, Soho, London by Paul Vale

Soho, London: A consistently thoughtful and accomplished showcase from the Birmingham School of Acting gives each graduating student an opportunity to display their talent individually, with…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:59AM

Review: She Stoops to Conquer by Laura Turner

Witty, worldy and wildly funny, Oliver Goldsmith’s 1773 comedy of manners is brought to life with aplomb and enthusiasm in this lusty, joyous production at the Olivier Theatre. Complet…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 06:58AM

Notes from New York 1: The Best Man (and Woman) on Broadway by Mark Shenton

Broadway, even more than the West End, is driven by star power — and no wonder. The costs of producing here so high that you need to build in some kind of guarantee to attract audiences, a…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:51AM

A Warsaw Melody, Arcola, London by Jonathan Lovett

Arcola, London: This is a sound production of a surprisingly boring play. Read the full review

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:31AM

PAGE SIX: Are these people over-Spiced?

A Planned musical inspired by the tunes of the Spice Girls, “Viva Forever,” is taking forever to develop because members of the ’90s pop group still can’t get along. Judy Craymer, wh…

SOURCE: The New York Post Subscription at 06:16AM

Uncle Vanya, The Print Room, London by Natasha Tripney

The Print Room, London: There's a feverish quality to Lucy Bailey's atmospheric production of Chekhov's melancholy masterpiece. Her staging heightens the claustrophobia of the…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:13AM

Clarification of the Retraction by Don Hall

Saturday night, I participated in the 43rd Annual Liars Competition. It was comprised of ten storytellers telling bald faced lies and being judged on the quality of the lie. Here is the qu…

SOURCE: Don Hall at 06:11AM

A few words about ladies’ restrooms by Alaina Mabaso

It’s time for somebody to say publicly what Philadelphia women have been muttering to each other in the line for years: The ladies’ rooms at many Philadelphia theaters are deplorable. Jo…

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 06:08AM

VIDEO FLASH: Jeff Daniels, Jane Fonda, Sam Waterston in Aaron Sorkin's The Newsroom by Andy Propst

HBO has released a trailer for Aaron Sorkin's new series, The Newsroom. The series will premiere on Sunday, June 24. As previous reported, the hour-long series will center on the behi…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:06AM

The Winslow Boy, Octagon Theatre, Bolton by Andrew Liddle

Octagon Theatre, Bolton: For several decades Terence Rattigan's plays were out of favour, dismissed for having an upper middle class milieu. However, attitudes began to change around th…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:05AM

YouGov to measure impact of tweets

Online research group poised to launch a social media marketing service that can better assess the reach and influence of Twitter and Facebook

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 06:02AM

News: Vote in WOS Poll: Were The Voice judges right or wrong about Kerry Ellis?

It was cringe-worthy television for musical theatre fans on Saturday night when West End star, and two-time Whatsonstage.com Award winner, Kerry Ellis failed to make it through on BBC One's …

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:01AM

Telly Leung

"Call Me Adam" talks with Broadway and "Glee" star Telly Leung about starring in the revival of Stephen Schwartz' "Godspell," FOX's "Glee," Gavin Creel, Shayna Steele, and other details of h…

SOURCE: Call Me Adam at 06:00AM

Drew Larimore Discusses Trolls, Fairy Tales, Lea DaLaria and the Premiere of “Out of Iceland” by Carey Purcell

Drew Larimore doesn’t like fairy tales. The playwright, whose latest show, Out of Iceland, is receiving its off-Broadway premiere at Walkerspace by Alfred R. Kahn, in association with Cult…

SOURCE: TheTheatreSource at 06:00AM
Monday, April 2, 2012 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Review: Tapper Savion Glover’s flights of brilliance are hard to follow by Pamela Squires

The driver behind tapper Savion Glover’s spectacular, 90-minute display of virtuosity in his latest program was to pay homage to Trayvon Martin, the African American teen from Florida whos…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 05:57AM

Rigoletto, Royal Opera House, London by Edward Bhesania

Royal Opera House, London: The orgy that launches David McVicar's production of Rigoletto, new in 2001, may have lost some of its hedonistic edge but it at least raises more of an eyebr…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:47AM

PFLAG to Honor Audra McDonald & Will Swenson at 2012 Gala, 4/2 by Bww News Desk

PFLAG National will honor Broadway stars Audra McDonald THE GERSHWINS' PORGY AND BESS, PRIVATE PRACTICE and Will Swenson PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT, HAIR with the 2012 Straight for Equali…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:45AM

Sherlock, Matilda and Twenty Twelve up for South Bank awards by Matthew Hemley

BBC1 drama Sherlock will go head to head with Channel 4's This is England '88 and Top Boy for the title of best TV drama at this year's South Bank Sky Arts Awards.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:27AM

Offer: RSC's acclaimed Written on the Heart: Programme + Q&A

Two men, across an 80-year divide, translate the word of God into English. For one, it means death at the stake. For the other, an archbishop's mitre...David Edgar's critically acclaimed pla…

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:13AM

Offer: Hit Chichester Production South Downs & Browning Version transfers: Prog + Q&A

Following a critically acclaimed and sold out run as part of Chichester’s Festival 2011, the double bill of Terence Rattigan's THE BROWNING VERSION and David Hare's specially commissioned …

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:12AM

American acting unions merge by Judd Hollander

Members of the two largest acting unions in the US, the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) and the American Federation of Radio and TV Artists (AFTRA), have voted in favor of merging the two organiza…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:08AM
Monday, April 2, 2012 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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Review: Gore Vidal's The Best Man by Frank Scheck

You may be wondering why Gore Vidal’s politically-themed drama The Best Man needed another revival a mere twelve years after its last Broadway outing. The better question is why hasn&#…

SOURCE: Scheck on the Arts at 04:37AM

"Lion King" Roars; Disney Has Triple Crown

"Mary Poppins" and "Newsies" join "Lion King" among Broadway's box office champs.

SOURCE: Backstage at 04:18AM

The Four Ingredients to The Recipe For Success by Admin

Posted in UncategorizedSuccess: favorable or desired outcome; also : the attainment of wealth, favor, or eminence From Merriam-Webster I don’t know about you, but I don’t know many peopl…

SOURCE: theartsentrepreneur.com at 04:00AM
Monday, April 2, 2012 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Blog: A game of Risk & too many breakfasts

I go to quite a lot of networking breakfasts around East Anglia. Its good for connections, although very bad for the waistline… but I do it for my art, of course. What is fun is that I…

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 03:56AM

Blog: Sweet mystery of Ragtime writers

Running over the brow of Primrose Hill on Palm Sunday in the late morning sunshine, I encountered my first open air theatre event of the season: a religious service with a procession, choir …

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 03:48AM
Monday, April 2, 2012 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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The Kimmel Center will renovate two of its public spaces

The Kimmel Center is getting a beauty makeover, its most substantial since initial construction ended after opening day in 2001.

SOURCE: Philly.com at 02:17AM

TTIC- Brad Armacost - Apr 2, 2012 by [email protected] (talk Theatre In Chicago), Talk Theatre In Chicago

This week on the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast Tom Williams talks with actor Brad Armacost who is currently in Seanachai Theatre Company's A Moon For the Misbegotton which is playing at th…

SOURCE: www.theatreinchicago.com at 02:01AM
Monday, April 2, 2012 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Who's Responsible For The State Of Theatre?

2AMTheatre 03/31/12

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 01:53AM

James Handy, Joel Johnstone and More Set forFinding the Burnett Heart at Lillian Theatre by Sarah Moore

Finding the Burnett Heart by Paul Elliot will play at the Lillian Theatre beginning on April 20 and will run through May 27. Jeremy Aldridge directs. For 16-year-old Tyler Burnett, it&apos…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:20AM

TT: Just because

Larry Adler plays Debussy's "Clair de lune" on harmonica in the 1944 film Music for Millions: (This is the latest...

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 01:00AM

TT: Almanac

"I behaved stubbornly, pursuing a semblance of order, when I should have known well that there is no order in...

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 01:00AM
Monday, April 2, 2012 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Even in death, Michael Jackson’s a thriller by Frank Scheck

There’s a surreal quality to Cirque du Soleil’s “Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour,” which played this weekend at Newark’s Prudential Center, and it’s not just because its…

SOURCE: The New York Post Subscription at 12:47AM

Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend

Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from this weekend Sunday, April 1, 2012 - Sunday, April 1, 2012.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:45AM

See ‘Man’ for the women by Elisabeth Vincentelli

The most memorable part of “The Best Man” is the women. Gore Vidal’s 1960 chestnut may center on three powerful male politicians, but it’s the ladies hovering on the periphery who st…

SOURCE: The New York Post Subscription at 12:44AM

Effie Trinkett Weighs In by BroadwaySpotted

Effie Trinkett Weighs In A recap of the reaping rules for The Broadway Hunger Games with Effie Trinkett (the ever amazing Ellyn Marie Marsh!). From: BwaySpotted Views: 1012 3 ratings T…

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:21AM

‘Side Man’ at 1st Stage by Julia L. Exline by Julia L. Exline

1st Stage presents Side Man, a powerful play by Warren Leight about a jazz trumpeter’s insatiable passion for his music, and it’s destructive effect on his family. Directed by Michael Do…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:14AM

Broadway Hunger Games Reaping with Scott Alan! by BroadwaySpotted

Broadway Hunger Games Reaping with Scott Alan! Scott Alan, the Game Maker, joins us at BroadwaySpotted.com for the Broadway Hunger Games reaping! He reads each name off, letting us know whi…

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:03AM

Sheilah Rae by League of Professional Theatre Women

Lyricist, Librettist, Composer, Producer New York, New York USA By the time I was five I was already studying ballet and piano, and had seen several children’s musicals, so it wasnR…

SOURCE: The League of Professional Theatre Women at 12:01AM

Openings We're Tracking This Week, April 2-8, 2012 by The Charlebois Post

Ajax and Little Illiad Nothing much slows down MTC - as their hit production of God Of Carnage wends its way to Vancouver (despite the Vancouver Playhouse, their coproducer, stiffening)…

SOURCE: The Charlebois Post at 12:01AM

"I Could Go On Singing": End of the Rainbow, Starring Tracie Bennett, Opens On Broadway April 2 by Adam Hetrick

Olivier Award winner Tracie Bennett stars as a tempestuous and triumphant Judy Garland in End of the Rainbow, Peter Quilter's drama about the final months in the life of the late icon, w…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

FL Carbonell Awards Given April 2; Hairspray, Light in the Piazza, Michael McKeever Among Nominees by Kenneth Jones

The Carbonell Awards, celebrating South Florida professional theatrical productions from 2011, will be handed out at an April 2 ceremony at Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lau…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Daniel Breaker, Morgan James, Benj Pasek, Justin Paul Take Part in Second Stage's Spring Gala April 2 by Michael Gioia

Second Stage Theatre's spring gala celebration is held April 2 at Cipriani.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Mary Testa, Jason Danieley, Darius de Haas Go Over the Rainbow April 2 for Harold Arlen Tribute by Andrew Gans

New York Festival of Song's spring gala, which is entitled Over the Rainbow: A Gala Evening of Harold Arlen Songs, plays the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall April 2 at 7 PM. The conc…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Ana Gasteyer Sings Elegant Songs From a Handsome Woman April 2 at Joe's Pub by Michael Gioia

Stage and screen actress Ana Gasteyer, who can be seen on the ABC comedy "Suburgatory," offers her cabaret show Elegant Songs From a Handsome Woman April 2 at Joe's Pub.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Audra McDonald and Will Swenson Receive Straight for Equality in Entertainment Award April 2 by Michael Gioia

PFLAG National honors Broadway stars and engaged couple Audra McDonald (currently on Broadway in Porgy and Bess) and Will Swenson (currently on Broadway in Priscilla Queen of the D…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

4000 Miles, Starring Mary Louise Wilson and Gabriel Ebert, Officially Opens Off-Broadway April 2 by Adam Hetrick

A cross-country bicycle trip ends with a knock on the door in the middle of the night in Amy Herzog's tender drama 4000 Miles, starring Tony Award winner Mary Louise Wilson, which offici…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

12 Ways to Commemorate the Titanic Centennial by Abbie Fentress Swanson

There are a number of happenings in the Tri-State area that mark the Titanic centennial. Among our favorites: meals recreating White Star Line menus, plays based on ship surviver testimo…

SOURCE: WNYC at 12:00AM

Goings on About Town: The Theatre by The New Yorker

PageBreak -->OPENINGS AND PREVIEWS Please call the phone number listed with the theatre for timetables and ticket information. BEING SHAKESPEARE Simon Callow stars in this new one-man …

SOURCE: The New Yorker Subscription at 12:00AM

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