Friday, July 18, 2014 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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Capital Fringe 2014 Review: ‘Wistaria’ by Quill Nebeker

(Best of the Capital Fringe) I must confess, when I was picked up as a reviewer here at DC MetroTheaterArts for this year’s Fringe I got in a little late to the game. Joel and Brett we…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:56PM

Guys, Dolls, and Fun-Filled “BULLETS OVER BROADWAY” by David Dow Bentley III

  [ Ed. Note: Click all photos for full size. ] The art deco charms of Broadway’s St. James theater surrounded the proscenium as the orchestra let loose with a jazzy musical Prologue that…

SOURCE: thepeoplescritic.com at 11:49PM

Capital Fringe 2014 Review: ‘Killer Quack’ by Rick Westerkamp

(The Best of the Capital Fringe) James Judd’s Killer Quack is one of those rare moments in the theatre that moves the audience along the spectrum of emotion. For fifty-five minutes, Ju…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:20PM

Broadway Dims Lights for Elaine Stritch

Broadway theaters dimmed their lights Friday in honor of Elaine Stritch, who died Thursday at the age of 89.

SOURCE: NY1 at 11:19PM
Friday, July 18, 2014 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Review: One Flea Spare (Ghost Light Productions) by Scotty Zacher

It’s obvious that director Jeffrey Clark Stokes is passionate about this work. However, a passion for the source material only goes so far. Though intentions may have been pure, the end p…

SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 10:48PM

The Breakfast Club – Brisbane Arts Theatre by Bobbi-Lea Dionysius

Some of you may remember John Hughes’ iconic 80’s movie The Breakfast Club, starring Molly Ringwald, Emilio Estevez, and Judd Nelson,where five students from different schoolyard faction…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 10:48PM

PHOTO CALL: Lythgoe Family Productions Presents Princess and Pirates Concert by Krissie Fullerton

Culver City, California's Lythgoe Family Productions presents Princess and Pirates Sing-A-Long Concert weekends only at the Kirk Douglas Theatre July 18-August 10. The production features mo…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:10PM

Marty Grupp, 90, from 'On Broadway' to Broadway contractor by Sam Wood

Martin Grupp, the percussionist who provided the stuttering pulse for the Drifters’ “On Broadway” and later went on to become the musical contractor for a hit Broadway show, died July …

SOURCE: Philly.com at 10:06PM

VIDEO: First Look at Showtime's THE AFFAIR, Starring Dominic West, Ruth Wilson and More by TV News Desk

SHOWTIME has announced the premiere date for the network's provocative new drama series THE AFFAIR, which will make its series premiere on Sunday, October 19th at 10 pm ETPT. Currently in pr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:05PM

VIDEO: First Look at Claire Danes, Mandy Patinkin and More in HOMELAND Season 4 by TV News Desk

Today, Showtime unveiled an early look at sesaon four of its acclaimed series HOMELAND, premiering on Sunday, October 5th at 9 p.m. ETPT. Check it out below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:00PM
Friday, July 18, 2014 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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A Prince Charming in Every Setting

The ballet dancer David Hallberg portrays princes onstage but could easily be mistaken for plainclothes royalty offstage, too.

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal Subscription at 09:51PM

Broadway lights go dark in memory of actress Elaine Stritch by Stephen Rex Brown

The marquee lights on Broadway dimmed Friday for Elaine Stritch, the beloved feisty actress who died at 89.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 09:43PM

Theater Review | New Jersey: A Review of ‘Soldier’s Heart’ in Union by Michael Sommers

In Tammy Ryan’s play at the Zella Fry Theater, nightmares fester for a Marine and single mother as flashbacks trace what happened during her deployment to Iraq.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 09:41PM

Why the FringeMeter Didn’t Work by Colin Mitchell

Well it worked for the 67 shows (out of the almost 200 of 290 possible that actually received FringeMeter ratings) that received perfect 100% Sweet reviews from their peers. I guess. Dependi…

SOURCE: Bitter Lemons at 09:27PM

Review: (Vancouver) Legally Blonde by The Charlebois Post

Light and fluffy and totally entertainingTUTS remount isn’t perfect, but it’s still fun to watchby Chris Lane@chrislanetweetsJust in case you thought the movie wasn’t campy enough, Leg…

SOURCE: The Charlebois Post at 09:04PM
Friday, July 18, 2014 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Spotlight | Long Island: ‘Galápagos’ to Have Premiere at the Parrish Art Museum by Aileen Jacobson

Two sons of the Hamptons will present the world premiere of an adaptation of the 1985 Kurt Vonnegut novel “Galápagos” in Water Mill.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 08:53PM

HEDWIG's Neil Patrick Harris Wants to Appear on AMERICAN HORROR STORY: FREAK SHOW by TV News Desk

Neil Patrick Harris wants to be a freak So much so that he penned AMERICAN HORROR STORY FREAK SHOW creator Ryan Murphy a letter asking to join the new season of the FX series, but Murphy nev…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:35PM

John Frost AM to deliver keynote at Stagecraft conference by Cassie Tongue

2014 JC Williamson award recipient and big-time theatre producer John Frost will be a keynote speaker at the Association of Community Theatre’s Stagecraft conference. Frost will talk a…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 08:30PM

The 25 Best Drama Schools in 2014 by Colin Mitchell

According to The Hollywood Reporter these are the 2014 top 25 training grounds for theater artists in the world. Or as I like to affectionately refer to these institutions of learning: …

SOURCE: Bitter Lemons at 08:05PM

PAGEANT - THE MUSICAL Extends Through Sept 21 Off-Broadway by BroadwayWorld

PAGEANT - THE MUSICAL announced on its Facebook page today that it will be extending through September 21, 2014 in its Off-Broadway return engagement at The Davenport Theatre 354 West 45th S…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:03PM

Highlights From Disney’s West End Production of Shakespeare in Love

Based on the Academy Award winning film (it took home 7 Oscars including Best Screenplay and Best Picture), Disney’s new play Shakespeare in Love is currently in previews at the West End�…

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:00PM
Friday, July 18, 2014 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Simplicity supplies emotional eloquence to pub musical 'Once' by Charles McNulty

At last, a Broadway show that doesn't feel the need to conk its audience over the head with hollow flash and empty dazzle. "Once," the Tony-winning musical based on John Carney's 2006 indie …

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 07:50PM

Pianist of Willesden Lane by Sandi Durell

  NY Theater Review by Elizabeth Ahlfors     Accompanying herself with the theatricality of classical piano pieces, Mona Golabek’s one-woman memoir tells the arresting s…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 07:49PM

Excerpts from New FANNIE LOU Musical to Showcase One Woman's Voting Rights Struggle; Concert Set for Carnegie Hall, 10/9 by BroadwayWorld

Selected music and dialogue from "Fannie Lou," a new musical inspired by the life of voting rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer, will be performed at Carnegie Hall on Oct. 9. The concert-format…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:17PM

Theodore Bikel, 'Fiddler on the Roof' Star, Dies at 91 by Duane Byrge, Alex Ben Block

He also created Von Trapp for 'The Sound of Music' for Broadway, earned an Oscar nom for 'The Defiant Ones' and was an accomplished folk singer.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 07:10PM

C.S. Lewis meets Sigmund Freud in Freud’s Last Session by Laureen F. Guenther

C.S. Lewis and Sigmund Freud – two of the great minds of the 20th Century – never met, but if they had, their conversation might have been like the one in FREUD'S LAST SESSION, playing o…

SOURCE: www.strathmoretimes.com at 07:02PM

Amadeus, Chichester Festival Theatre, review: 'sublime' by Charles Spencer

Rupert Everett is as good a Salieri as Charles Spencer has ever seen, in Jonathan Church's superb production of Amadeus

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 07:01PM

Capital Fringe Scene Stealers #1-July 18, 2014 by Joel Markowitz

Here are our first list of honorees for DCMetroTheaterArts ‘Best Scene Stealers of  the 2014 Capital Fringe Festival’ ______  Devin Gaither, as Joey, in Rock Bottom [A Rock Opu…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 07:00PM
Friday, July 18, 2014 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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“Broadway Bound” directed by Jason Alexander by Enci

Odyssey Theatre Ensemble presents “Broadway Bound” Jason Alexander directs Neil Simon’s semi-autobiographical comedy Heartwarming, poignant – and hilarious. Odyssey Theatre Ensemble…

SOURCE: Bitter Lemons at 06:58PM

Innovative Titan Theatre Company Will Be Queens Theatre's Company-In-Residence for 2014-15 by Philippe Bowgen

The Queens-based Titan Theatre Company, New York City’s preeminent professional repertory company, will be the Queens Theatre’s "Company-In-Residence” for the venue&rs…

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:55PM

The Cowles Center announces its 2014-2015 season

Cowles Center announced a fourth season of (mostly) dance, including both newcomers and mainstays.

SOURCE: StarTribune at 06:52PM

RED BASTARD at Bootleg Theater – 1 NIGHT ONLY – July 19 at 7:30pm by Enci

Red Bastard ONE NIGHT ONLY At Bootleg Theater Saturday, July 19 7:30PM  Los Angeles, Calif, - The internationally acclaimed show Red Bastard is coming to Bootleg Theater for one night o…

SOURCE: Bitter Lemons at 06:51PM

Revival MARILYN – MY SECRET by Enci

Revival  MARILYN – MY SECRET    Macha Theatre                           Back by popular demand!   July 19 – August 24, 2014   Macha Theatre presents a re…

SOURCE: Bitter Lemons at 06:49PM

Ken Ludwig’s MOON OVER BUFFALO by Enci

MOON OVER BUFFALO  August 2 – Sept. 14  GTC (Burbank) Wasatch Theatrical Ventures presents the Tony-nominated comedy MOON OVER BUFFALO written by Ken Ludwig (Lend Me a Tenor) direct…

SOURCE: Bitter Lemons at 06:49PM

MOSTLY SONDHEIM Celebrates Elaine Stritch Tonight at The Duplex by BroadwayWorld

Mostly Sondheim, the long-running musical theater open mic at The Duplex Cabaret, will celebrate Elaine Stritch with a special tribute tonight, July 18, 2014.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:48PM

Tennessee Williams’ Classic “A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE” by Enci

The Group Rep’s 41st Season – Opening Show   A STREETCAR  NAMED DESIRE   July 25 – September 7, 2014   The Group Rep The Group Rep presents Tennessee Williams’ A Stre…

SOURCE: Bitter Lemons at 06:48PM

Mostly Sondheim Will Honor Elaine Stritch Tonight July 18 by Philippe Bowgen

Mostly Sondheim, the long-running musical theater open mic event at The Duplex Cabaret (61 Christopher Street), will celebrate Elaine Stritch with a special tribute tonight, July 18 at 11:30…

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:44PM

In theater, a dynamic 5 turn 10

Catching up with a quintet of local troupes that sprang up a decade ago

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 06:40PM

Catch Highlights from London's Stage Adaptation of Shakespeare in Love (Video) by Philippe Bowgen

We all remember "Shakespeare in Love" when it was on screen, but the stage adaptation of the popular film is now playing at London's Noël Coward Theatre (St Martin’s…

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:37PM

Pageant Will Extend Through Sept. 21 by Adam Hetrick and Philippe Bowgen

Producers announced that the Off-Broadway revival of the Bill Russell-Frank Kelly-Albert Evans musical Pageant, which opened July 14 after previews that began June 29, will extend through Se…

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:34PM

UnMasqued Presents Much Ado About Nothing as a Bluegrass Concert at Pieter Performance Art Space by Enci

About the play: “The Arragons are a nationally acclaimed traveling band of bluegrass/folk musicians, returning this July from their year-long tour to the place that started it all, The Mes…

SOURCE: Bitter Lemons at 06:33PM

THIS SUNDAY THE VAGRANCY INVITES YOU TO BLOSSOMING: A NEW PLAY SERIES ALL DAY LONG! by Enci

THE VAGRANCY ANNOUNCES  BLOSSOMING: A NEW PLAY READING SERIES Los Angeles, CA (July 16, 2014) This Sunday, The Vagrancy invites you to staged readings of four brand spanking new plays wr…

SOURCE: Bitter Lemons at 06:30PM

Tony-nominated The Motherfucker With The Hat opens July 25 by Enci

L.A. premiere of Stephen Adly Guirgis’ Tony-nominated The Motherfucker With The Hat opens July 25 Opening July 25, the Los Angeles Premiere of the most recent Tony-nominated play by…

SOURCE: Bitter Lemons at 06:26PM

The Internet is For Q at Avenue Q Will Feature In Performance Social Media Use July 31 by Philippe Bowgen

The Tony Award-winning musical Avenue Q will celebrate its 11th anniversary in New York July 31 at 8 PM with a special interactive social media performance –The Internet Is For Q! &nda…

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:26PM

WORLD PREMIERE “Off The Clock” by Enci

ROGUE MACHINE opens edgy 10:30pm series July 18th OFF THE CLOCK - Rogue Machine launches the World Premiereof PATERNUS by Daphne Malfitano Opening July 18, 2014 at 10:30pm with rece…

SOURCE: Bitter Lemons at 06:23PM

ODDITIES & OBSESSIONS AT BAR ONE by Enci

Saintly Bomb Productions, Mercury Troy, and Greta Grenade present ODDITIES & OBSESSIONS: A NIGHT OF NEO AND CLASSIC BURLESQUE on August 8th at Bar One.Back by popular demand: Oddities …

SOURCE: Bitter Lemons at 06:18PM

The Vagina Talk Show by Enci

The WORLD PREMIERE of The Vagina Talk Show Real Women, Real Answers, Real Intimate Performances begin July 18th. Produced by Ronnie Larsen and Paula Richer Eye-popping, honest, and funny,…

SOURCE: Bitter Lemons at 06:18PM

Natalia Arias’s ‘Femininity Beyond Archetypes’ photos strike unusual poses by Celia Wren

Natalia Arias does not set out to disturb people. Her photographs may “look kind of aggressive — I’ve been told that they look like that. But as an artist, I don’t see that,” she s…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 06:13PM

CAVE, TO BE PERFORMED AT LEGENDARY FILM LOCATION, THE BRONSON CAVES by Enci

TED HOMMRICH’S APTLY-TITLED APOCALYPTIC PLAY, CAVE, TO BE PERFORMED AT LEGENDARY FILM LOCATION, THE BRONSON CAVES Taking the concept of site-specific theater to unexpected places, the pla…

SOURCE: Bitter Lemons at 06:12PM

World Premiere of Luigi by Louise Munson at VS Theatre by Enci

The Inkwell Theater presents the World Premiere of  Luigi by Louise Munson Directed by Annie McVey as a guest production at VS Theatre Opening Friday, July 18, 2014 with recepti…

SOURCE: Bitter Lemons at 06:11PM

Theater Review: ‘Twelfth Night,’ From Shakespeare in the Parking Lot by Alexis Soloski

An outdoor “Twelfth Night” is underway as part of the Drilling Company’s Shakespeare in the Parking Lot.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 06:10PM

Where is Hell? At the Long Beach Playhouse by Enci

Where is Hell? At the Long Beach Playhouse In its Production of Jean-Paul Sartre’s No Exit July 26 – August 23, 2014 Long Beach, CA, Jean-Paul Sartre’s existential masterpi…

SOURCE: Bitter Lemons at 06:08PM

Public Theater's A SECOND CHANCE Original Cast Recording Out Online, In Stores Next Month by BroadwayWorld

Ghostlight Records will release the original cast recording of The Public Theater's production of A SECOND CHANCE online and in stores August 5.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:08PM

The Max Factor Factor: a new screwball musical comedy by Enci

It’s 1936; the golden age of Hollywood, and two rival movie studios are in a heated battle for survival when their opposing leading men fall in love. Reminiscent of screwball comedies of t…

SOURCE: Bitter Lemons at 06:06PM

Amadeus review Rupert Everett's Salieri darkly rages at God by Michael Billington

Chichester Festival TheatrePeter Shaffer's spectacle of Mozart's mediocre rival distorts historical reality but remains compelling and stylishly presentedFew living dramatists write big star…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:05PM

Photo Flash: Sneak Peek of Elizabeth Stanley & More in Pittsburgh CLO's CATS! by BroadwayWorld

Take a look at Pittsburgh CLO's production of CATS, opening tonight July 18th A talented company of felines will bring Andrew Lloyd Webber's mysterious masterpiece to life on the Benedum Cen…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:04PM

NMI ANNOUNCES BROADWAY PRODUCERS AS CONFERENCE PANELISTS by Enci

New Musicals Inc. announces the line-up of panelists for the fifth biennial BIZ OF THE MUSICAL THEATRE BIZ CONFERENCE, set for July 18-20 in North Hollywood. A series of panels held Frida…

SOURCE: Bitter Lemons at 06:03PM

Theater Review: In London, the Latest ‘Richard III’ Is a Bureaucrat by Ben Brantley

A new production of “Richard III” at Trafalgar Studios in London offers a bureaucratic functionary of a leader, portrayed by Martin Freeman.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 06:02PM

Pamela Daly Faces Both Celebration And Scrutiny by Enci

Pamela Daly Faces Both Celebration And Scrutiny, With Her Portrayal Of Margaret Sanger At The El Portal Theatre (North Hollywood, CA) – Actress, Pamela Daly, is embracing both admiration a…

SOURCE: Bitter Lemons at 06:02PM

Theatre News: Matthew Parker takes over as artistic director of Hope Theatre

The Islington venue launched in November last year

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:00PM

Theater News: Forbidden Broadway Comes Out Swinging! to Kick Off Cast Recording Release at Barnes & Noble

The event will include an in-store cast performance and CD signing.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM
Friday, July 18, 2014 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Theater Review: David Edgar’s ‘Pentecost,’ Revived by PTP/NYC by Alexis Soloski

The discovery of a meaningful work of art in the Balkans sets off the drama in “Pentecost,” at Atlantic Stage 2.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:59PM

Fuse Film Review: Maine International Film Festival — A Model Film Festival on a Modest Budget by Gerald Peary

So what was so impressive about the lineup of films at the 17th Maine Fest? Catnip for me are 35mm films on the big screen..

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 05:55PM

The Trouble with Tuesdays. by Bilal

“A fusion of sport, poetry, and living newspaper.” The post The Trouble with Tuesdays. appeared first on The Neo-Futurists.

SOURCE: The Neo-Futurists at 05:52PM

Photo Flash: Telly Leung Mentors Students at Paper Mill's Summer Conservatory by BroadwayWorld

Telly Leung visited Paper Mill Playhouse today to mentor students at the Paper Mill Playhouse Summer Conservatory. Check out a photo of him and the fresh talent below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:46PM

Tim Youd's 'Long Goodbye'

Artist Tim Youd staying in La Jolla one more week to retype Chandler's 'Playback'

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 05:39PM

Review: (Vancouver) Shrek by The Charlebois Post

Catch the Funby Jay CattersonThe 2014 season of Theatre Under the Stars went off with a rousing start last Tuesday with the opening of Shrek: The Musical, based on the hit DreamWorks Animati…

SOURCE: The Charlebois Post at 05:39PM

I’ll Miss Her by John Lahr

Onstage, she was all prowess; offstage, she was all panic.

SOURCE: The New Yorker Subscription at 05:35PM

Photo Flash: Leslie Uggams Takes 'Rose's Turn' in Connecticut Rep's GYPSY! by BroadwayWorld

Tony Award winner Leslie Uggams is Rose, in GYPSY A MUSICAL FABLE at Connecticut Repertory Theatre onstage July 10-20 at the Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre. Tickets and information at 860-486-…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:25PM

FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: COMES OUT SWINGING to Celebrate Cast Recording at Barnes & Noble Next Week by BroadwayWorld

DRG Records will kick off the release of Gerard Alessandrini's Forbidden Broadway Comes Out Swinging 2014 Un-Original Cast Album, produced by Grammy Award winner Hugh Fordin, on Tuesday, Jul…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:17PM

Fringe Review: ‘Bethesda’ at Goethe Institut- Gallery by Elliot Lanes

  Jennie Bergman Eng’s play Bethesda starts off promising enough. Barry (James Whalen) is a Foreign Service officer who has been sent back to his home in Bethesda, MD with his family …

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 05:16PM

Theater Review: ‘They Call Me Q,’ Qurrat Ann Kadwani’s Solo Show by Ken Jaworowski

In Qurrat Ann Kadwani’s solo show, “They Call Me Q,” a girl from India moves with her family to the Bronx and wants desperately to fit in.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:15PM

Review: (Winnipeg) The Cockwhisperer - A Love Story (Fringe) by The Charlebois Post

A Long, Hard Learning Processby Edgar Governo@pseudohistorianWhen Nicholas Evans first wrote The Horse Whisperer and brought that term into the public consciousness, I'm sure he never imagin…

SOURCE: The Charlebois Post at 05:14PM

BWW TV: Cast of LES MISERABLES Dreams a Dream in Bryant Park! by BroadwayWorld TV

This week's event featured performances from the cast of LES MISERABLES, including Nikki M. James, Adam Monley and Betsy Morgan. Click below to watch clips from 'On My Own,' 'Stars,' and 'I …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:05PM

Review: A winning return to 'Woods'

Streamlined reinvention of musical makes a big impression at Old Globe, the show's original home.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 05:00PM

THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: July 12-18 by BroadwayWorld

Whether you've been living under a rock for the past week or you're just in the mood for a recap, BroadwayWorld's 'this week in pictures' is here to satisfy your end-of-the-week fix Take a l…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:00PM

Video: Watch the trailer for Shakespeare in Love

The screen-to-stage production premieres at the Noel Coward Theatre next week

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:00PM

Review: Pentecost

Art, politics, and history make dangerous bedfellows in David Edgar's 1994 drama.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM

Theater News: The Public Theater's A Second Chance to Receive Cast Recording

Ex-investment banker Ted Shen will make an album of his musical theater writing debut.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM

Theater News: Buyer & Cellar Star Michael Urie to Cohost Barbra Night as Part of Musical Mondays Los Angeles

Urie will lend his Streisand expertise to the weekly West Hollywood tradition.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM

Video Flash: Aladdin's James Monroe Iglehart Gives Us a Taste of His Hosting Chops Before He Takes to The View

Broadway's Genie practices granting wishes and riling up a crowd outside the New Amsterdam Theatre.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM

Sponsored Content: Broadway by the Numbers

How a production gets from numbers in a budget to the Great White Way.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM
Friday, July 18, 2014 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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San Francisco storyteller Varon in ‘Feisty Old Jew’ at Capital Fringe by Nelson Pressley

“It all started at breakfast,” begins the aptly titled “Feisty Old Jew,” a wry bit of storytelling from San Francisco-based solo performer Charlie Varon about an elderly man named Be…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 04:48PM

Charles Aznavour’s September Concert May Be His Last in New York — Or Not by Allan Kozinn

Mr. Aznavour, 90, seems inclined to dismiss the promotion for his concert, which promoters are describing as a farewell.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 04:46PM

July 18, 2014 | Broadway Photo of The Day by Broadway's Best Shows

Broadway’s Best Shows is hunting down the best Broadway-related snaps you created for our newest series: Broadway Photo of the Day! Living in a world in which our daily lives are flood…

SOURCE: Broadway’s Best Shows at 04:29PM

Photo Flash: First Look at NYMF's THE SNOW QUEEN with Eryn Murman, Jane Pfitsch and John Michael Presney by BroadwayWorld

The audiences have warmed up to THE SNOW QUEEN, a rousing new musical in The New York Musical Theater Festival NYMF. Photos from the New York City premiere at the Alice Griffin theater tell …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:19PM

Review: Clash of the Cultures by Michael Block

When you walk out of a theater moved or touched or provoked, that work of art has, in some way, affected you. For those who are theater regulars, that may not happen all that often. In David…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 04:02PM

Blogs: Are micro-festivals a help or hindrance for the Edinburgh Fringe?

An increasing number of festivals-within-the-Festival pose new challenges and opportunities

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 04:00PM

Review: NYMF 2014: Deployed; Somewhere With You; Valueville

This is TheaterMania's second roundup of reviews for the 2014 New York Musical Theatre Festival.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:00PM

Photo Flash: Walking With Dinosaurs Walks the Red Carpet With the Dinosaur Feathered Fashion Show

Because nothing says high fashion (or science!) like feathers.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:00PM
Friday, July 18, 2014 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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‘Small Fire’ a surreal journey that heats things up at Steep

Adam Bock might just be the Rene Magritte of contemporary playwrights.

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 03:58PM

THE CURSE OF OEDIPUS (ANTAEUS): 93% – SWEET by Lemonmeter

SWEET This is a show that deals squarely with many of the darkest human issues as well as the unique qualities of the ancient Greek Gods. It is absolutely not a musical nor a comedy, it is a…

SOURCE: Bitter Lemons at 03:56PM

Lucy Thurber Will Guide MCC's Youth Playwrights Through FreshPlay Festival, Performances This Weekend by Philippe Bowgen

Under the guidance of FreshPlay artistic director Lucy Thurber (The Hilltown Plays) and MCC's director of education Caroline Azano,  MCC Theater's FreshPlay Festival will featur…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:51PM

This whole Sierra Mannie by Kyle

white gays are stealing black female culture business is bizarre to me, mainly because I must've missed the point at which Time Magazine was reduced to looking for op-ed material from c…

SOURCE: Frank's Wild Lunch at 03:50PM

Learning to Shout by HowlRound

By Maegan Clearwood. As someone who lives and works with fifteen other young professionals, I know that brilliant conversations are being had on both sides of the generational line—but the…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 03:41PM

Bryce Pinkham, Kyle Riabko and More Will Get Up Close and Personal at Joe's Pub This July and August by Philippe Bowgen

Joe's Pub (425 Lafayette Street) will feature three Monday night performances over July and August featuring Broadway performers Kyle Riabko, Bryce Pinkham, Ciara Renée and more i…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:29PM

Photo Flash: Linda Lavin Proves EVERY TIME'S THE FIRST TIME at Birdland by BroadwayWorld

Check out a look back at Lavin's concert at Birdland, featuring appearances by Hunter Ryan Herdlicka, BroadwayWorld's own Richard Ridge, and more, below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:27PM

Demographics track where theatergoers are going

One of the best inside-Broadway jokes in "The Producers" involved demographics, not ordinarily a hilarious subject. Mel Brooks, that devil, made outrageous nonstop fun of the three groups ge…

SOURCE: Newsday Subscription at 03:27PM

Mine Own Deformity: Shakespeare Through the Lens of a Military Veteran by HowlRound

By Stephan Wolfert. Questioning the meaning life, and contemplating an offer to go back into active duty military service, I hopped on an Amtrak and weaved my way around the western states. …

SOURCE: HowlRound at 03:23PM

For Elaine by Kyle

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BWW Seeks Editors in Colombia by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld.com is currently seeking talented theater enthusiasts to head up feature coverage in Colombia.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:10PM

BWW Seeks Editors in Cuba by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld.com is currently seeking talented theater enthusiasts to head up feature coverage in Cuba.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:09PM

Popcast: Can Hip-Hop Thrive on Broadway? by Jon Caramanica

Jon Caramanica and Charles Isherwood discuss “Holler if Ya Hear Me,” the musical based on the work of Tupac Shakur, and what its failure means for hip-hop on Broadway.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 03:07PM

Theatre Review: ‘The Pirates of Penzance’ at Toby’s Dinner Theatre by Mark Beachy

Whatever director Mark Minnick touches turns to gold.  His production of The Pirates of Penzance now playing at Toby’s Dinner Theatre is no exception. The Pirates of Penzance, an ope…

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 03:07PM

THE BROTHERS SIZE (FOUNTAIN THEATRE): 96% – SWEET by Lemonmeter

SWEET The battle over Oshoosi’s fate plays out with thrilling immediacy in this staging by Shirley Jo Finney, who also directed “In the Red and Brown Water” at the Fountain. She is…

SOURCE: Bitter Lemons at 03:07PM

Maestro Bernstein – A Play With Music Written Performed By Hershey Felder by Sandi Durell

    NY Music/Theater Review by Marilyn Lester As the lights went down in The Town Hall it was playwright Hershey Felder who took the stage. “You’re a live audience”,.…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 03:05PM

Wildwood Summer Theatre Presents ‘Into the Woods’ Tonight Through July 26th by Kristina Moyer by Guest Author

From Brigadoon to Chicago to Pippin, Wildwood Summer Theatre has spent many summers producing a variety of musicals in the D.C. metro area. But what makes this summer special is that Wildwoo…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 03:05PM

BWW Seeks Editors in Egypt by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld.com is currently seeking talented theater enthusiasts to head up feature coverage in Egypt.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:03PM

THE FRIDAY SIX: Q&As with Your Favorite Broadway Stars- HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME's Ben Thompson by Bww Staff

In this week's edition, we caught up with Ben Thompson, who is starring as 'Griffy' in Holler If Ya Hear Me- currently playing at the Palace Theatre.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:00PM

Review: Natural Affection (Jermyn Street Theatre)

William Inge's play opened last night at the Jermyn Street Theatre

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 03:00PM

Theatre News: Fun Palaces festival marks Joan Littlewood's 100th birthday

The festival will see over 100 venues and organisations offering a range of free events celebrating art and science

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 03:00PM
Friday, July 18, 2014 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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DVR Alert: Kristin Chenoweth to Guest on Bravo's WATCH WHAT HAPPENS, 7/24 by TV News Desk

Star of stage and screen, Kristin Chenoweth will guest on BravoTV's WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE on July 24th.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:58PM

Elaine Stritch Remembered: Her Brittle Surface Masked a Fragile Heart by Gordon Cox

The billowy white blouse. The black stockings. The oversized sunglasses. The hat. And that famous croak of a voice. When people say there was no one like Elaine Stritch — and everyone …

SOURCE: Variety at 02:53PM

Spotlight On...Thomas Hischak by Michael Block

Name: Thomas HischakHometown: Rochester, New York. Now reside in Cortland, NYEducation: St. Louis University, Southern Illinois U. at CarbondaleFavorite Credits: Books about theatre and film…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 02:44PM

THE LION KING's Chantel Riley to Bring DARE2DREAM to Metropolitan Room on 7/21 by BroadwayWorld

Chantel Riley, 'Nala' in Broadway's landmark musical The Lion King, will make her solo concert debut, DARE2DREAM, at New York's intimate Metropolitan Room 34 West 22nd St. on Monday, July 21…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:37PM

GP at The Met: Werther: Jonas Kaufmann Sings “Pourquoi me réveiller” by Knightc

Please view the original post to see the video. In this excerpt from Act III of Massenet's opera, Jonas Kaufmann sings the aria, "Pourquoi me réveiller." Great Performances at the Met: W…

SOURCE: PBS at 02:36PM

Lena Hall Talks Rannells Take on HEDWIG: 'It Won't Be A Carbon Copy' by TV News Desk

Hedwig star Lena Hall spoke to The Hollywood Reporter about the upcoming transition.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:35PM

‘Hedwig’ Reveals Rannells Artwork by Broadway's Best Shows

New artwork for the Tony Award-winning Broadway production of Hedwig and the Angry Inch, which will star Tony nominee Andrew Rannells in the title role, was released earlier today. The produ…

SOURCE: Broadway’s Best Shows at 02:28PM

Johanna Day, Will Brill, Fran Kranz & More Join Cast of YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU Broadway Revival by BroadwayWorld

Producers of the upcoming Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman's Pulitzer Prize-winning play You Can't Take It With You announce more cast members for the production which begins rehearsals on Mo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:27PM

‘Marquis de Sade’ at Baltimore Annex Theater by Amanda Gunther

My Lords and Ladies of Baltimore: You are most cordially invited by Director Coulmier, and his wife Lady Coulmier, to attend a fine performance presented at the Asylum of Charenton (The Balt…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:21PM

Shailene Woodley, Lea Michele, Jason Derulo Among Nominees for 2014 TEEN CHOICE AWARDS; Full List Announced! by BroadwayWorld

Summer can't get here soon enough for the return of TEEN CHOICE 2014, airing LIVE from UCLA Pauley Pavilion Sunday, Aug. 10 800-1000 PM ET livePT tape-delayed on FOX

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:17PM

An Epic 24 Hours in NYC for the Broadway Lover by NewYork.com

View the Full Article on NewYork.com

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 02:14PM

EXCLUSIVE: Women’s Project Theater Intrigue Deepens With Conflicting Reports: Was Julie Crosby Fired? by Carey Purcell

Julie Crosby, who had served as the producing artistic director of the Women's Project Theater, gives an exclusive interview to Playbill.com about the differing accounts of why she depar…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:14PM

‘I Do! I Do!’ at Infinity Theatre Company by Amanda Gunther

Marriage is a very good thing, though it is far from easy. Rounding out their fifth season in Annapolis, the Infinity Theatre Company presents a timeless musical classic with a bit of a reva…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:04PM

TheatreBooks’s last bow: Online means curtains for ‘niche market’  by Robert Cushman

Friday July 18. A sad day for Toronto book lovers, and for theatre lovers both within and without the city

SOURCE: National Post (Canada) at 02:02PM

Review: The Tempest (Cockpit Theatre)

Tree Folk Theatre's Tempest is charming Shakespeare with a twist

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 02:00PM

Special Reports: First Person: Once Star Jessie Fisher on Transitioning From Standby to Broadway Lead

The Tony-winning production's "Girl" offers an inside look on the differences between standing by and leading the show nightly.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM

Theater News: James Earl Jones-Led You Can't Take It With You Announces Further Casting

James Earl Jones-Led You Can't Take It With You Announces Further Casting

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM
Friday, July 18, 2014 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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STAGE TUBE: ALADDIN's Tony-Winning Genie James Monroe Iglehart Grants Wishes at Daily Lottery by Stage Tube

ALADDIN's Tony-winning Broadway Genie, James Monroe Iglehart, decided to swing by the production's daily lottery to grant a few wishes to a few lucky potential audience members - and the cre…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:59PM

iLUMINATE Celebrates First Anniversary at New World Stages Tonight by BroadwayWorld

iLUMINATE, the Off-Broadway smash spectacle (formerly titled ARTIST OF LIGHT), celebrates its one-year anniversary tonight, July 18th at New World Stages. iLuminate wowed the nation with the…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:53PM

A bouncy 'Gondoliers' from Young Victorian Theatre Company by Tim Smith , The Baltimore Sun

Gilbert and Sullivan connoisseurs hold "The Gondoliers" in high regard.

SOURCE: The Baltimore Sun Subscription at 01:45PM

BWW Seeks Editors in Peru by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld.com is currently seeking talented theater enthusiasts to head up feature coverage in Peru.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:40PM

BWW Seeks Editors in Portugal by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld.com is currently seeking talented theater enthusiasts to head up feature coverage in Portugal.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:39PM

A powerful, eye-opening play set in working-class Scotland by Chris Jones

THEATER REVIEW: "Men Should Weep" by Griffin Theatre at Raven ★★★★ THEATER REVIEW: "Men Should Weep" by Griffin Theatre at Raven ★★★★ ... Ena…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 01:37PM

A day in Brandy Leary’s life: Changing the energy of public spaces by Brandy Leary, Special To National Post

Dancing to decelerate and decompress the density and pace of urban life

SOURCE: National Post (Canada) at 01:30PM

Theater review: "Tarzan" is swinging fun, but not quite di-vine by Lisa Kennedy

The timeless tale of a orphaned boy adopted by an ape mother — complete with vine swinging!

SOURCE: Denver Post at 01:30PM

Photo Coverage: Casts of LES MISERABLES, PIPPIN & More Belt It Out at BROADWAY IN BRYANT PARK! by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

This week's event featured performances from the casts of PIPPIN Ciara Renee with Sam Lips, Nicolas Jelmoni and Charlotte O'Sullivan, CHICAGO Bianca Marroquin, Amra-Faye Wright, Carol Woods,…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30PM

A LOOK BACK: Highlights From A Little Night Music Starring Elaine Stritch and Bernadette Peters

Playbill takes a look back at the career of Elaine Stritch with this video of highlights from the 2009 revival of Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler’s A Little Night Music. Tony winners Ela…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:30PM

AUDIO: Alec Baldwin Remembers the Great Elaine Stritch on WNYC's THE BRIAN LEHRER SHOW by BroadwayWorld

This morning Alec Baldwin spoke with host Brian Lehrer on WNYC's The Brian Lehrer Show about the late Elaine Stritch, who passed away yesterday morning at the age of 89. He spoke fondly of w…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:27PM

News: Shubert Organization eyeing major Off-Broadway complex by Matthew Hemley

The Shubert Organization, Broadway’s largest theatre owner with 17 houses, is poised to become a major player in the commercial Off-Broadway world. According to a report in the New York Ti…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 01:27PM

Shakespeare: huge dance fan. Check out these Bard-themed dances on DVD by Sarah Kaufman

‘God match me with a good dancer!” wrote Shakespeare in “Much Ado About Nothing.” He gave the line to Margaret, an earthy servant girl with a wild streak. But it’s easy to believe …

SOURCE: Washington Post at 01:26PM

San Francisco Ballet perform Morris, Wheeldon, Robbins, Théâtre du Châtelet, Paris, review: 'exhilarating' by Sarah Crompton

The San Francisco Ballet looked light, sharp, and totally at home, says Sarah Crompton

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 01:25PM

Atomic: Randy Harrison, Jeremy Kushnier, Sara Gettelfinger Sing “Only Numbers” by Jonathan Mandell

In Atomic, a musical about the making of the atomic bomb and its aftermath, Jeremy Kushnier portrays Einstein pupil, nuclear physicist Leo Szilard, who helped create the bomb and then tried…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 01:23PM

More Casting Announced for Broadway's You Can't Take It With You Starring James Earl Jones by Adam Hetrick and Andrew Gans

Tony Award nominee Johanna Day and Will Brill are among the latest actors announced to join Tony Award-winning stage veteran James Earl Jones in the Broadway revival of Moss Hart and George …

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:14PM

A LOOK BACK: Bernadette Peters and Elaine Stritch Ready for A Little Night Music

Playbill takes a look back at the career of Elaine Stritch with this video shot in July of 2010, right as she and Bernadette Peters prepared toenter the revival of A Little Night Music. Her…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:13PM

Johanna Day, Will Brill, Fran Kranz & More Join Broadway Revival of You Can't Take It With You by Ryan McPhee

Tony nominee Johanna Day, Will Brill and Fran Kranz have joined the cast of the upcoming Broadway revival of Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman’s You Can’t Take It With You. The tri…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:12PM

Andrew Rannells' First 'Hedwig' Image Released: Pink Lips and Glittering Nails (Photo) by Ashley Lee

The "Girls" star who first made a splash in "The Book of Mormon" returns to the stage in August, filling the heels of Tony winner Neil Patrick Harris (and will be much taller, says Lena Hall…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:10PM

News: Hollyoaks and Emmerdale more violent than a decade ago, Ofcom finds by Michael Quinn

Television soaps Hollyoaks and Emmerdale have become more violent over the past decade a report by media regulator Ofcom has revealed. New research into episodes of violence screened before…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 01:10PM

Woody Allen Ditched His Own After Party for ‘Magic in the Moonlight’ by Ramin Setoodeh

The most honest conversations at a movie premiere often happen in the bathroom, which was the case for Woody Allen’s “Magic in the Moonlight.” At the after-party on the Upper East Side…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:08PM

Adam Wesley Brown of ‘Once’ Shares the “Music That Moves Me” by Broadway's Best Shows

We asked the cast members of the Broadway production of “Once the Musical” about the music that moved them. Here is what cast member, Adam Wesley Brown, had to say! From the very…

SOURCE: Broadway’s Best Shows at 01:06PM

Mel Brooks Recalls His First Mention in Variety in 1952 by Debra Birnbaum

Even the “2000 Year Old Man” had to start somewhere. Back in 1952, 26 year-old Mel Brooks was just another struggling comedy writer, penning sketches for a revue — albeit one backed by…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:00PM

BWW Exclusive: Preview of INSIDE ACT: HOW TEN ACTORS MADE IT AND HOW YOU CAN TOO- with Debra Monk by Ken Womble

Why do some actors make it and others don't Ken Womble sets out to find the answer to this question, one that has fascinated and tormented him for years, in his new book, INSIDE ACT How Ten …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:00PM

Theater News: Read TheaterMania's Final Interview With Broadway Great Elaine Stritch

The four-time Tony Award nominee spoke with us five months ago from her post-retirement home in Birmingham, Michigan.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM

Theater News: Avenue Q Celebrates 11 Years Onstage with $11 Tickets

The off-Broadway production also announces an interactive social-media performance.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM

Review: Brigadoon

A lavish production mines the Scottish Highlands for love and magic.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM

Review: La traviata (Glyndebourne)

Verdi's most popular opera, sensationally played and sung, crowns the 2014 Glyndebourne season

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 01:00PM

Theatre News: Casting announced for Almeida's Little Revolution

Ronni Ancona and Imogen Stubbs are among those in the cast of Alecky Blythe's new play

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 01:00PM
Friday, July 18, 2014 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Stripper/ Carny/ Cowboy at the Kraine Tonight by Trav S.D.

Filed under: Burlesk, Contemporary Variety, Dime Museum and Side Show, Indie Theatre, PLUGS Tagged: Bunny Buxom, Chris McDaniel, Donny Vomit, Frankie Sin, Gal Friday, Jonny Porkpie, Kraine T…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 12:59PM

Sutton Foster Is a Dirty Dinosaur, Josh Gad Has a Sexy Quinoa Crush & More Lessons of the Week by Lindsay Champion

Guys...it’s Friday! It’s time for Broadway.com’s ridiculous recap of all of the wild, wacky and strange stuff that happened this week. From Sutton Foster’s (kinda unh…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:57PM

Remembering 'Something Good' about Elaine Stritch by Tim Smith , The Baltimore Sun

Legendary singing actress Elaine Stritch sings "Something Good."

SOURCE: The Baltimore Sun Subscription at 12:53PM

Photo Coverage: Camp Broadway Kids Meet with Ron Kunene! by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Camp Broadway's Original Summer Program for theater-loving kids, ages 10-17, began earlier this week and continues through today July 18, 2014. The week-long program will immerse campers in …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:50PM

Steven Pasquale Set for Recurring Role on CBS's THE GOOD WIFE by TV News Desk

Steven Pasquale has signed on for the upcoming sixth season of the hit CBS drama THE GOOD WIFE.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:47PM

‘You Can’t Take It With You’ Announces Additional Casting by Broadway's Best Shows

Producers of the upcoming Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play You Can’t Take It With You announce more cast members for the production which begins rehearsals o…

SOURCE: Broadway’s Best Shows at 12:44PM

All Hail Macbeth! by Carol Rocamora

“By the pricking of my thumbs,/Something wicked this way comes.” A veritable army of Macbeths have been marching through New York these past few years, culminating in the spectacular one…

SOURCE: Theatre Communications Group at 12:42PM

News: Video: Shakespeare in Love releases trailer ahead of opening night by Georgia Snow

Shakespeare in Love, which is currently in previews at the Noel Coward Theatre, has released a trailer for the show, ahead of the play’s opening night on July 23. Produced by Disney and So…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:35PM

PLAYBILL.COM'S THEATRE WEEK IN REVIEW, July 12-18: Broadway Remembers Stage Legend Elaine Stritch by Robert Simonson

The American stage has its icons, its legendary performers, its stars. But only a few actors transcend those categories to become something of a living symbol or personification of the theat…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:30PM

BWW TV: BULLETS Babes Give Lesson in 1920s Slang- Part 2 by BroadwayWorld TV

The Bullets Babes are at it again In the video below, check out the next installment of a special series, in which the lovely ladies of Bullets Over Broadway explain the slang of the era. Br…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:27PM

Latitude festival review theatre of seduction, fantasy and dreams by Lyn Gardner

Henham Park, SuffolkIlotopie's fiery jousting and singed angels were eclipsed by Mark Power, Made in China and GetinthebackofthevanFrench company Ilotopie know how to walk on water. Their wo…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:26PM

Bridges of Madison County's Steven Pasquale Will Return to Primetime TV by Adam Hetrick

Steven Pasquale, the star of the recent Broadway musical The Bridges of Madison County, has been cast in the upcoming season of the CBS' drama series "The Good Wife," according…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:25PM

STAGE TUBE: Seth Rudetsky Deconstructs the Late, Great Elaine Stritch by Stage Tube

In honor of his upcoming show, Deconstructing Broadway which plays at the Leicester Square Theatre on August 10, Broadway favorite Seth Rudetsky will be releasing one of his famous Deconstru…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:23PM

BWW TV: Watch Highlights of West End's SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE! by BroadwayWorld TV

Produced by Disney and Sonia Friedman Productions and based on the Academy Award-winning screenplay by Marc Norman and Tom Stoppard, Shakespeare in Love has been adapted for the stage by Lee…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:22PM

City of dance: San Francisco Ballet's feverish summer in Paris by Judith Mackrell

From Charlie Chaplin to Bauhaus, SFB goes for variety with 16 one-act ballets for its Paris summer seasonIn London, we've got used to the summer diary being taken over by visiting Russians, …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:20PM

BWW Seeks Editors in New Orleans by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld.com is currently seeking talented theater enthusiasts to head up feature coverage in New Orleans.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:18PM

Capital Fringe 2014 Review: ‘Feisty Jew’ by Cyle Durkee

(Best of the Capital Fringe) There are story tellers. There are actors. There is a difference between the two. In one we find a desire to live the character. To be a new person on stage so …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:15PM

BWW TV Exclusive: BREAKING DOWN THE RIFFS w/ Natalie Weiss- Scooping Gently with a Chainsaw by Breaking Down The Riffs

BroadwayWorld.com, the largest, most comprehensive theatre site on the net, recently announced the newest addition to its line-up of original, engaging, star-filled TV programs- YouTube sens…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:12PM

Nikki James on Book of Mormon vs. Les Miz, and Theater vs. Film by Jonathan Mandell

Nikki James, currently Eponine on Broadway in Les Miserables, made her debut on Broadway at the age of 19, and won a Tony for originating the role of Nabulungi in The Book of Mormon. “I’…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 12:12PM

Warner/Chappell Music to Administer Entire Works of Broadway Composer Charles Strouse by BroadwayWorld

WarnerChappell Music today announced that it has signed a worldwide Publishing agreement to administer Strouse's entire body of work.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:11PM

BWW Seeks Editors in Indianapolis by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld.com is currently seeking talented theater enthusiasts to head up feature coverage in Indianapolis.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:11PM

Spotlight On...Taylor Ferrera by Michael Block

Name: Taylor Ferrera
Hometown: Shepherdstown, West Virginia
Education: BFA Acting from WVU
Favorite Credits: Portia in Cinderella; Emma Goldman in TintypesWhy theater?: It’s the best…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 12:11PM

Odds & Ends: Steven Pasquale Lands Role on The Good Wife, Tom Stoppard's Hard Problem & More by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. Steven Pasquale Lands Role on The Good Wife Broadway vet Steven Pasquale will guest star on The Good Wife, opposite …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:10PM

BWW Seeks Editors in Ft. Myers/Naples by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld.com is currently seeking talented theater enthusiasts to head up feature coverage in Ft. MyersNaples.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:07PM

San Diego Opera settles with former director Ian Campbell by David Ng

San Diego Opera said on Friday it has resolved its differences with Ian Campbell, the former longtime general and artistic director who left the company in May after the company's announceme…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 12:06PM

Wasn't She a Gas? A Farewell Toast to Broadway's Beloved Dame Elaine Stritch by Ryan McPhee

She was truly a Broadway baby. Elaine Stritch, who died at the age of 89 on July 17, was so much more than an "existential problem in tights." Her seven-decade career included nume…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:02PM

A Day in Brandy Leary’s Life: Public and participatory arts by Brandy Leary, Special To National Post

Taking dance out of the theatres and into our daily rhythms

SOURCE: National Post (Canada) at 12:00PM

SHOW BIZ: Rush, Lottery & Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - 7/18/2014 by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld.com's SHOW BIZ Rush, Lottery amp Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - updated on 7182014.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:00PM

Review: Carrie — The Musical

There will be blood...

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM
Friday, July 18, 2014 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Refresh: Stories of Love, Sex, and the Internet by Brett Steven Abelman

Refresh is a kaleidoscope of dysfunction. Don’t look at any of the individual elements too closely – you’ll find they’re just simple, colored blobs – but put th…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 11:54AM

Tickets on Sale for London Premiere of David Byrne-Fatboy Slim Musical Here Lies Love by Mark Shenton and Adam Hetrick

Here Lies Love, the David Byrne-Fatboy Slim musical currently running at Off-Broadway's Public Theater, will receive its U.K. premeire at the new Dorfman Theatre at London's National…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:48AM

Fun palaces: Joan Littlewood's dream to be realised 100 years after birth by Mark Brown

Project inspired by late theatre maverick encourages people to celebrate arts, culture and science at variety of venuesAn unfulfilled dream by the late theatre maverick Joan Littlewood to cr…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:45AM

Fuse Film Review: At the Maine International Film Festival — “Love is Strange” by Arts Fuse Editor

At first, Love is Strange seems to be about the trials and tribulations of dealing with prejudice in today's world. But at closer inspection, it is really a moving depiction of the challeng…

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 11:44AM

Fight the Fight! Go Behind the Scenes of NYMF's Mother Jones, With Robin De Jesus and Lynne Wintersteller (Video) by Michael Gioia

The New York Musical Theatre Festival's extended engagement of Mother Jones and the Children's Crusade, a new musical inspired by the true story of the trailblazing labor organi…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:41AM

BWW Seeks Editors in Appleton, WI by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld.com is currently seeking talented theater enthusiasts to head up feature coverage in Appleton.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:39AM

The Community Pool by Allison Vanouse

(This post is part of the 2014 TCG National Conference: Crossing Borders {Art | People} blog salon curated by Caridad Svich.) Has everyone noticed (or is it taboo to mention) that w…

SOURCE: Theatre Communications Group at 11:33AM

"Smash" Actor Will Host Dallas-Area Master Classes This Month by Michael Gioia

Actor Wesley Taylor, who created and stars in the comedy series "It Could Be Worse," will offer master classes in Texas for performers interested in musical theatre July 29-30.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:25AM

BWW Seeks Editors in Brooklyn by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld.com is currently seeking talented theater enthusiasts to head up feature coverage in Brooklyn.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:23AM

Review Roundup - 'Garden State's Zach Braff Still Searching for Life's Purpose in WISH I WAS HERE by Movies News Desk

Zach Braff's second directorial feature, WISH I WAS HERE has a limited release today in New York and Los Angeles. The film will open nationwide on August 1.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:08AM

Gavin Bryars on Samuel Beckett: 'There is something particularly satisfying about devoting a collection of songs to a single poet'

I started to set Samuel Beckett’s poetry to music two years ago when I was commissioned to write four songs for the first Happy Days Festival held in Enniskillen. Having written these four…

SOURCE: The Independent at 11:08AM

"Glee" Star Cory Monteith's Mother Speaks Out for the First Time Since Son's Death (Video) by Michael Gioia

The mother of late "Glee" star Cory Monteith, who died one year ago, July 13, 2013, at the age of 31, has spoken out for the first time since her son's death.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:05AM

Waiting for Armageddon by Mason Trappio

For forty years Ron Litman and Tom Pile have performed together and it shows with their comfortable onstage banter. Pile accompanies Litman and sings backup or stands behind the piano, his r…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 11:04AM

First Look At Andrew Rannells In HEDWIG & THE ANGRY INCH by Pat Cerasaro

A first look at Broadway leading man and multi-media crossover star Andrew Rannells in the gender-bending title role of multi-Tony Award-winning rock musical HEDWIG amp THE ANGRY INCH is now…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:00AM

She called me Steve: My Tribute to Elaine Stritch by Ken Davenport

“Steve, get me your boss.  I gotta talk to him.” “Elaine.  My name is Ken, not Steve.” “Sure, sure, Steve.” “It’s Ken, Elaine.  Same Ken th…

SOURCE: theproducersperspective.com at 11:00AM

Opera moving offices today

In a cost-cutting move, the San Diego Opera is moving to smaller offices

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 11:00AM

Theatre News: West Yorkshire Playhouse announces new season

Autumn/Winter in Leeds promises a mix of challenging new work and family favourites

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 11:00AM

Review: The Sheffield Mysteries (Crucible Theatre)

Responding to the medieval mystery cycles, The Sheffield Mysteries offer a frank and funny celebration of the human spirit, with a distinctly Yorkshire flavour.

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 11:00AM

Theatre News: Football legends Matt Le Tissier and Francis Benali to star in Nuffield Theatre production The Saints

The play, written by Luke Barnes, is about the highs and lows of following Southampton Football Club

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 11:00AM

Review Round-Ups: Verdicts in on Lucy Bailey's Importance of Being Earnest

There was a mixed reaction from the critics of Lucy Bailey's re-imagined production

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 11:00AM

Features: Theatre Quiz of the Week: Proms, Plays and Prizes

How up to date are you on this week's theatre news? Take our quiz of the week and find out

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 11:00AM
Friday, July 18, 2014 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Production News: New play about the Shrewsbury 24 to premiere this autumn by Georgia Snow

A new play by Neil Gore based on the Shrewsbury 24 will have its world premiere at the Lantern Theatre in Liverpool this autumn. United We Stand will run from September 24 to October 11,R…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:58AM

Watch Shakespeare in the Park's King Lear Star John Lithgow Talk Beards, Swagger & Upset New Yorkers by Ryan McPhee

Is that Santa Claus?! A well-bearded John Lithgow, fresh off the Delacorte stage from a King Lear tech rehearsal, stopped by The Tonight Show on July 17. The Tony winner sat down to chat wit…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:58AM

Neil Patrick Harris has seen 'Gone Girl'

The rest of us have to wait until October.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 10:45AM

See Andrew Rannells Go Glam in Glittery New Artwork for Hedwig and the Angry Inch by Carey Purcell

New artwork for the Tony Award-winning Broadway production of Hedwig and the Angry Inch, which will star Tony nominee Andrew Rannells in the title role, has been released. 

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:45AM

First Look - Josh Gad, Adam Sandler & Peter Dinklage Star in PIXELS by Movies News Desk

Columbia Pictures has debuted the first photo from from the upcoming alien adventure PIXELS, featuring stars Adam Sandler, Peter Dinklage, Josh Gad and Michelle Monaghan.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:40AM

Olivier Winners and U.K. "Office" Star Cast as Love Triangle of Donmar's Closer by Carey Purcell

Patrick Marber's play Closer, a drama about deceitful relationships, will be revived in London with Nancy Carroll, Rufus Sewell and Oliver Chris set to star, the Daily Mail reports.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:40AM

Public Theater Musical A Second Chance Gets Cast Album by Adam Hetrick

Ghostlight Records will release the original cast recording of A Second Chance, the Ted Shen musical that starred husband and wife actors Brian and Diane Sutherland. The production was seen …

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:38AM

Fuse Book Review: “A Replacement Life” — Russian Immigrants in America, Depicted with Exuberance by Roberta Silman

A Replacement Life explores what America means to Russian immigrants whose cunning and sophistication often lead them into trouble, but whose plight is being recorded in fiction by their ama…

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 10:31AM

News: New arts and science festival launched in honour of Joan Littlewood’s 100th birthday by Georgia Snow

A free festival of arts and science, which will be held in celebration of theatre director Joan Littlewood’s 100th birthday, was officially launched in London today. Fun Palaces takes plac…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:30AM

Weekend Poll: Which Broadway Stud Should Be the Next Star of The Bachelor? by Broadway.com

Great news, sexy, hot-tub-loving singles: The Bachelor is casting! But this season, we have a brilliant idea—why not cast a hunky Broadway bachelor to be the next star of the deli…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:24AM

A Day in the Life: Porch View Dances Choreographer Brandy Leary by Special To National Post

Brandy Leary has choreographed pieces everywhere from India to the Bata Shoe Museum, working in every discipline from modern dance to martial arts to aerial acrobatics

SOURCE: National Post (Canada) at 10:22AM

Elaine Stritch on David Letterman in 1996 is Everything

The Late Show posted this 1996 clip yesterday following Elaine Stritch's passing, and it's magical. Watch as Stritch repeatedly interrupts the show as a rich floozy who thinks David Letterma…

SOURCE: Paper Mag at 10:20AM

Exclusive Photo Coverage: VIOLET Cast Celebrates 100th Performance on Broadway! by Jennifer Broski

Roundabout Theatre Company is currently presenting the Violet, which plays a strictly limited engagement at Broadway's American Airlines Theatre 227 West 42nd Street through August 10, 2014.…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:15AM

Tom Stoppard's Hard Problem to Debut at the National by Adam Hetrick

Tony, Academy and Olivier Award-winning playwright Tom Stoppard's latest play, The Hard Problem, will have its world premiere at London's National Theatre in 2015, according to the D…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:15AM

Broadway Alums Rufus Sewell and Oliver Chris Will Get Closer in London by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Broadway alums Rufus Sewell and Oliver Chris, along with Oliver winner Nancy Carroll, will star in Closer at London’s Donmar Warehouse. According to the Daily Mail, Patrick Marber&rsqu…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:14AM

Germany at the Time of Cabaret by Roundabout

Cabaret is set in 1930s Berlin, just around the time the Nazi Party began rising to power in Germany. The Emcee, Sally Bowles and a raucous ensemble take the stage at the Kit Kat Klub night…

SOURCE: blog.roundabouttheatre.org at 10:04AM

Cabaret XXX: Everybody F*cking Dies by Tim Treanor

I know what you’re thinking, brothers and sisters. “If everybody f*cking dies, why is he writing this f*cking review? They’re all dead!” I have a single-word answer for you, my frien…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 10:01AM

Filichia Features: It’s Alex Stone by a Knockout by Peter Filichia

Some of the Thespian Festival workshops on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus are held in modest classrooms. Not this one. The mammoth all-purpose room in the Westbrook Music Building…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 10:00AM

Ally Sheedy Still Gravitates to Dark Characters by Laura Collins-Hughes

Ally Sheedy returns to the stage, with her celebrity toned down, playing a mother whose son is imprisoned for rape in the Off Broadway drama “The Long Shrift.”

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

Uber Hot Shot! Get a Glittery First Glimpse of Andrew Rannells in Hedwig and the Angry Inch by Lindsay Champion

Andrew Rannells officially steps into the high-heeled boots of Tony winner Neil Patrick Harris in Hedwig and the Angry Inch beginning August 20—and we’re not gonna lie, those are…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:00AM

Photo Flash: FIRST LOOK: Andrew Rannells as Hedwig in Broadway's Hedwig and the Angry Inch

The Book of Mormon star will be taking over for Broadway favorite Neil Patrick Harris.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:00AM

Review: The Importance of Being Earnest (Harold Pinter Theatre)

Lucy Bailey's revival of Oscar Wilde's classic has a concept which doesn't quite work

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 10:00AM
Friday, July 18, 2014 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Rebel Yell: Gertrude—The Cry by Sandi Durell

    NY Theater Review by JK Clarke   Because it is such a classic and revered work, Hamlet is one of those plays that we often take for granted.... The post Rebel Yell: Gertru…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 09:55AM

GRACE NOTES: Friday, July 18, 2014 by Susan Grace

  THIS WEEKEND’S HIGHLIGHTS: Friday, July 18 * Ether Dome, by Elizabeth Egloff, directed by Michael Wilson, featuring Michael Bakkensen, Greg Balla, Sam Breen, Ken Cheeseman, Ben…

SOURCE: Grace Notes Subscription at 09:55AM

VIDEO: John Lithgow Talks Realizing His Dream of Playing 'King Lear' on TONIGHT SHOW by TV News Desk

On last night's TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON, Jimmy chatted with John Lithgow about playing the titular role of King Lear for Shakespeare in the Park

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:46AM

Elaine Stritch: everybody rise for Broadway's greatest dame by Veronica Horwell

Sondheim's The Ladies Who Lunch was the defining song of Elaine Stritch's life. With two classic performances, delivered 30 years apart in London, she brought down the house From Sondheim to…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:45AM

Elaine Stritch: 10 Best Roles by Matt Wolf

Elaine Stritch, who has died aged 89, was a star of stage and TV. Here are her 10 best, or most defining, roles

SOURCE: Telegraph at 09:43AM

Casting Announced for Little Revolution, Inspired by 2011 London Riots, at the Almeida Theatre by Mark Shenton

Full casting has been announced for the world premiere of Alecky Blythe's Little Revolution, beginning performances Aug. 26 at London's Almeida Theatre prior to an official opening S…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:43AM

BWW Seeks Editors in Rockland/Westchester by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld.com is currently seeking talented theater enthusiasts to head up feature coverage in RocklandWestchester.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:34AM

Broadway dims it lights tonight for Elaine Stritch, dead at 89 by Lorraine Treanor

Elaine Stritch, a Broadway star of incomparable depth and versatility, died yesterday in her Birmingham, Michigan home at the age of eighty-nine. She debuted on Broadway in 1946 with Loco, a…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 09:33AM

30 ROCK's Tina Fey Pays Tribute to Elaine Stritch: 'She Was a Tough Old Bird' by TV News Desk

Yesterday, 30 Rock creator and star, Tina Fey, shared her memorable experience working with the actress.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:33AM

Anatomy of a blockbuster: A Chorus Line by Richard Ouzounian

How a musical about dancers trying out for a Broadway musical became a singular sensation, including a 1976 Toronto run

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 09:30AM

Zach Braff Uses Bad Grammar on Purpose by Samantha Guff

Chill out, grammar nerds — Zach Braff doesn’t need a Schoolhouse Rock refresher course. The title of his new film Wish I Was Here — out today — makes one wonder if Braff wa…

SOURCE: Vulture at 09:30AM

Chichester theatre reopens with Rupert Everett in Amadeus by Maev Kennedy

After a £22m facelift restoring its eccentric magnificence, the West Sussex theatre kicks off new season with Peter Shaffer's classic playWhen Jonathan Church first walked into the Chichest…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:28AM

The Treasure Chest Circus Cabaret by Trav S.D.

Filed under: BROOKLYN, Circus, Contemporary Variety, PLUGS Tagged: Big Sky Works, Circus Cabaret, The Treasure Chest

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:23AM

WAKE UP with BWW 7/18/14 - Elaine Stritch, Fire Island, Zach Braff, DROP DEAD PERFECT and More! by Jessica Showers

Good morning, BroadwayWorld Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it This weekend's big news Acclaimed choreographers Jerry …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:21AM

Broadway lights will be dimmed in Stritch's memory

Broadway honors the Tony- and Emmy-winning actress who epitomized New York and the theater world.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 09:21AM

Is Matthew Aucoin the Next Leonard Bernstein?

Matthew Aucoin, the Metropolitan Opera's youngest assistant conductor, wants to change how audiences feel about opera and classical music.

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

Works by Calder, Sandback and Tuttle coming to the Pulitzer

Solo exhibitions of works by esteemed artists Alexander Calder, Fred Sandback and Richard Tuttle are set to open in May 2015 at the Pulitzer Arts Foundation – the first to be presented aft…

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 09:15AM

Photo Flash: Adam Lambert & Queen Rock Madison Square Garden by BroadwayWorld

Below, check out photos from last night's concert at New York's famed Madison Square Garden

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:01AM
Friday, July 18, 2014 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Where Are the Best Seats at the Theater?

Where Should I Sit? The best seats in the house often depend on the theater

SOURCE: About.com - Theater at 08:55AM

Steppenwolf "The Qualms" by John Olson

Though Norris is a funny and fearless writer, this play risks falling into a formulaic trap.

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 08:50AM

CATS, Starring Elizabeth Stanley, Ken T. Prymus and More, Opens Tonight at Pittsburgh CLO by BroadwayWorld

Jellicle cats come one, come all Join the Jellicle Ball, today, July 18 through July 27 with Pittsburgh CLO's production of CATS A talented company of felines will bring Andrew Lloyd Webber'…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:46AM

Broadway lights will be dimmed in Stritch's memory

NEW YORK (AP) -- Broadway marquees will be dimmed in memory of a Tony- and Emmy-winning actress who epitomized New York and the theater world....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 08:37AM

This Was a Man, Finborough Theatre, review: 'not remotely salacious' by Matt Trueman

Noel Coward's once-banned play about adulterous aristocrats is spoiled by an abrupt ending, says Matt Trueman

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 08:36AM

‘You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown’ at Liberty Showcase Theatre by Amanda Gunther

It’s suppertime! And the Liberty Showcase Theatre is serving up a scrumptious dish of musical theatre this summer with their production of the original You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:34AM

Broadway to Dim Lights Friday July 18th in Memory of Legendary Elaine Strich by Broadway's Best Shows

The Broadway community mourns the loss of actress and singer Elaine Stritch, who passed away today at age 89. The marquees of Broadway theatres in New York will be dimmed in her memory tomor…

SOURCE: Broadway’s Best Shows at 08:32AM

Benefit Reading of New Musical SOMETIMES LOVE, Featuring Richard Chamberlain, Comes to the Colonial Theatre Today by BroadwayWorld

Berkshire Theatre Group presents a special benefit event featuring a reading of Martin Rabbett's new musical Sometimes Love at the Colonial Theatre on Friday, July 18 at 2pm with participati…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:29AM

“Thrown in the air while you’re singing the high note”: Brent Wagner from the University of Michigan (Part 1) by Rob Hartmann

In this series of blog posts, I’m focusing on the musical theatre BFA: thoughts from a variety of people about the state of actor training today. This week, I talked with Brent Wagner, cha…

SOURCE: newmusicaltheatre.com at 08:28AM

FAREWELL: Elaine Stritch by JK

Like many a young theatre novice, I was introduced to the classic scores by listening to the original Broadway cast recordings since the shows were long gone.  That was how I was first …

SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 08:09AM

You, or Whatever I Can Get by Sarah Ameigh

Dating is fun. Wait, did I say fun? I meant horrible. Dating is horrible. One would think our hyper-information-digital-social age would soften the blow – or at least weed out the craz…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 08:07AM

Fuse Book Review: Before, During, and After — A Look Back at Patriotic and Paranoid American Cinema by Arts Fuse Editor

Informative new books look at a pair of tumultuous periods in American history -- the Second World War and the Cold War -- when Hollywood rode a particularly rocky political roller coaster.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 08:04AM

Theater legend Elaine Stritch, who died Thursday, mourned as 'feisty, funny broad' by Associated Press Entertainment Staff

Elaine Stritch, who became a sort of shorthand for acting longevity since she made her Broadway debut in "Loco" in 1946, died Thursday at 89 in her home state of Michigan — far f…

SOURCE: Cleveland.com at 08:00AM

Joanna Gleason digs into Sensitive Skin by Richard Ouzounian

Tony-winning actress plays sister to Kim Cattrall in series debuting on HBO Canada on July 20.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 08:00AM

BWW's On This Day - July 18, 2014

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on July 18 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:00AM
Friday, July 18, 2014 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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The Importance of Being Earnest , Harold Pinter Theatre, London by Neil Norman

Harold Pinter Theatre, London: What do you do if you want to repeat a successful partnership in a play you last appeared in three decades earlier? If you are Martin Jarvis and Nigel Havers, …

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:48AM

Natural Affection , Jermyn Street Theatre, London by Paul Vale

Jermyn Street Theatre, London: With a series of successful plays already behind him, William Inge's Natural Affection only ran for 36 performances on Broadway in 1963, apparently the vi…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:42AM

'Wish I Was Here,' Zach Braff's Kickstarter movie, arrives in theaters

Braff raised $3 million to fund the film about a father whose dream of being an actor starts to grate on his family.

SOURCE: Philly.com at 07:35AM

The Duchess of Malfi by Jeffrey Walker

The beauty of the language and the brutality of this Duchess of Malfi lingered in my mind’s eye for days after the cast took their final bows. Rhymed couplets curled through the air as an …

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 07:32AM

La Traviata , Glyndebourne, Lewes by George Hall

Glyndebourne, Lewes: The third new production of Glyndebourne's 2014 season is Verdi's popular classic, and Tom Cairns' staging, designed by Hildegard Bechtler, brings the act…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:30AM

The Goddess Diaries by Leila Hernandez

The simplicity of The Goddess Diaries only adds to its brilliance. The single prop on stage is a giant ship’s wheel. A woman in white (Kim Posthumus) tells us that, since ancient times, th…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 07:05AM

This weeks new dance by Judith Mackrell

Carlos Acosta: Cubania | Restless Creature Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:00AM

This weeks new theatre by Mark Cook & Lyn Gardner

Holy Warriors | Holt Festival | The Nightmares Of Carlos Fuentes | The Boy Who Fell Into A Book | Memories Of August 1914 | The Two Gentlemen Of VeronaThe Globe plays host to three new plays…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:00AM

This weeks new live comedy by James Kettle

Will Franken | Sarah Kendall | Romesh Ranganathan Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:00AM

Theatre News: Shrewsbury 24 play United We Stand tours from Sept

Ricky Tomlinson and 23 builders were prosecuted and three were jailed for protests. This play tells their story and tours the UK from September.

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 07:00AM
Friday, July 18, 2014 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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All My Friends in Fringe! by Trav S.D.

  As we mentioned just now, tickets for our Fringe show I’ll Say She Is are available today.  But we would be remiss in not mentioning the fact that some of our closest friends…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 06:46AM

Tickets for “I’ll Say She Is” Go On Sale Today! by Trav S.D.

Filed under: Comedy, Comedy Teams, Indie Theatre, ME, My Shows, PLUGS Tagged: I'll Say She Is, Marx Brothers, New York International Fringe Festival, Noah Diamond, Trav s.d.

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 06:40AM

Review:The Events at curtainup.com-London by Lizzie Loveridge

David Grieg's play may confuse, but it also stimulates real debate as we seek to understand what caused those seemingly random acts of murder that grab the newspaper headlines.

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 06:29AM

News: Broadway to dim its lights for Elaine Stritch by Judd Hollander

The New York theatrical world will bid farewell to Elaine Stritch by dimming the marquees of all Broadway theatres tonight, for exactly one minute at 7:45pm. A four time Tony award nomine…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:20AM

Production News: Ex-Southampton footballers to appear in new Nuffield production by Matthew Hemley

Former Southampton Football Club players Matthew Le Tissier and Francis Benali will appear in Nuffield Theatre’s production of The Saints. The pair are making their acting debuts in the sh…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:13AM

Situation: Comedy: Hear, hear by Julian Hall

Comedians and politicians may seem like strange bedfellows – often the most they might have in common is the likelihood they will wear suits – but comedy has received a parliamentary se…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:00AM

Best Bets: Jack White, 'Butch Cassidy' at the Arch

Our staff picks the best things to do this week, with a look at what's ahead in the weeks to come.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 06:00AM

Go! List sneak peek: Best St. Louis tweeter

Our second annual edition of The Go! List is out July 27, in home-delivery copies of the Post-Dispatch and at select retailers.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 06:00AM
Friday, July 18, 2014 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Production News: Ghost Stories extends run in London to January 2015 by Matthew Hemley

Ghost Stories, written by Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman, has extended its run at the Arts Theatre in London until January next year. The show had been booking until August, but is now running …

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:59AM

News: Chichester Festival Theatre reopens following £22m transformation by Matthew Hemley

Chichester Festival Theatre has reopened following a £22 million redevelopment project, which has seen the venue benefit from larger foyer areas, a refurbished auditorium and improved acces…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:43AM

Broadway Legend Elaine Stritch Dies At 89

Elaine Stritch, whose career spanned more than half a century and went from stage to screen to TV and back to stage again, died Thursday at her home in Birmingham, Mich.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 05:29AM

Broadway Legend Elaine Stritch Dies At 89

Elaine Stritch, whose career spanned more than half a century and went from stage to screen to TV and back to stage again, died Thursday at her home in Birmingham, Mich.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 05:29AM

American Stages: Song catalogues continue to woo producers and bullets for Broadway shows by Catherine Gerbrands

Above and beyond the Broadway closings already announced, and in many cases already completed, two more shows announced this week that they’d be calling it quits. The Tupac Shakur musical …

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:12AM
Friday, July 18, 2014 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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News: Arts funding losers warn of ‘devastating’ blow to young talent by Nicola Merrifield

Northumberland Theatre Company and Yellow Earth Theatre have warned they are at risk of closure as a result of losing Arts Council England support three years ago, demonstrating the long-ter…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 04:00AM

BORN YESTERDAY Now Available In Blu-ray Edition by Pat Cerasaro

A new Blu-ray edition of the popular stage-to-screen adaptation of Garson Kanin's celebrated comedy BORN YESTERDAY is now available to order.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:00AM
Friday, July 18, 2014 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Charley Chase in “Mighty Like a Moose” by Trav S.D.

Today is the anniversary of the release date of the Charley Chase comedy Mighty Like a Moose (1926), directed by Leo McCarey. Some fans consider this short Chase’s best. For my taste…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 03:42AM

PHOTO CALL: Stars from Chicago, Les Misérables, Pippin and Atomic at Broadway In Bryant Park by Joseph Marzullo

The Broadway in Bryant Park concert lunchtime series continued July 17 at 12:30 PM on the Bryant Park Stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:35AM

Sherlock Holmes and the battle over literary rights by Martin Chilton

Setback for Arthur Conan Doyle's heirs over use of characters Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 03:32AM

Here’s to one hell of a lady – Elaine Stritch passes away, age 89 by Erin James

Broadway royalty Elaine Stritch has passed away aged 89, reports the New York Times. The actress, who spent seven decades on the stage, made her last Broadway appearance in Sondheim’s…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 03:13AM

News: Edinburgh fringe productions to be broadcast live to Odeon cinemas by Matthew Hemley

Productions from the Edinburgh fringe – including a one-man show from Steven Berkoff – are to be broadcast live to Odeon cinemas. The cinema chain has teamed up with online arts service …

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 03:00AM

Alice Ripley Performs Opening Scene From WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? Solo by Pat Cerasaro

Tony Award-winning Broadway superstar Alice Ripley has recently been utilizing her Soundcloud account to share a series of intriguing and entertaining musical selections and a new song is no…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:00AM
Friday, July 18, 2014 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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The Lady in Room 309: How Elaine Stritch Understood New Yorkers Who Secretly Feel Like Frauds

Vulnerability that comes from growing up in the sticks.-- Delivered by Feed43 service

SOURCE: Vulture at 02:05AM

Andrew Lloyd Webber: 'I went through a moment of deep depression - I actually got the forms for Dignitas' by Mary Riddell

Andrew Lloyd Webber reflects on two painful experiences: his terminally ill mother's wish to end her life, and his own journey back from despair. Mary Riddell reports

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 02:00AM

Straight No Chaser at Wolf Trap by Derek Mong

There’s something magical that happens when you take ten talented male vocalists, put them in matching slim-fitting blazers, and get them to sing out loud in perfect harmony and a synchron…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:00AM

New ANNIE Movie Promotional Social Media Image by Pat Cerasaro

More colorful new social media images have been released to promote the forthcoming big screen edition of beloved family-friendly musical ANNIE and are now available to view in anticipation …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:00AM
Friday, July 18, 2014 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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PHOTO CALL: Pump Boys and Dinettes Opening Night at City Center by Joseph Marzullo

Encores! Off-Center concludes its 2014 season with Pump Boys and Dinettes, starring Hunter Foster and Katie Thompson. Original Broadway cast members helped the current cast celebrate their o…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:58AM

LABUTE NEW THEATER FESTIVAL I • St. Louis Actors' Studio by Andrea

The St. Louis Actors’ Studio's LaBute New Theater Festival, featuring premiere one-act plays, began its second appearance last Friday after a successful debut last year. Over 250 world-wid…

SOURCE: St. Louis Theatre Snob at 01:45AM

Excerpts from Broadway-Bound STANDARD TIME & More Set for 2014 Fire Island Dance Festival; Larry Keigwin and Jerry Mitchell Co-Host, Beg. Tonight by BroadwayWorld

Critically acclaimed choreographers Larry Keigwin and Jerry Mitchell will host the 20th Anniversary of Fire Island Dance Festival fidance, the most anticipated cultural event of the season o…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30AM

Anthony de Mare Debuts I THINK ABOUT YOU, Featuring New Work by Duncan Sheik and More This Weekend by BroadwayWorld

'I Think About You' is the cabaret version of Anthony de Mare's latest initiative, 'Liaisons Re-Imagining Sondheim from the Piano.' July 18-19, 2014, during Bear Week 2014, will mark the pre…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30AM

Lindsay Pearce, Curt Hansen, Molly McCook & More Set for Lythgoe Family Productions' PRINCESS AND PIRATES Sing-a-Long Concert, Now thru 8/10 by BroadwayWorld

Lythgoe Family Productions LFP in association with The Pasadena Playhouse, announced the cast for the new production for kids and their families -- PRINCESS AND PIRATES Sing-a-Long Concert.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30AM

'Gimme a vodka and a floorplan': Elaine Stritch remembered by David Benedict

My (very) small haul of autographs collected as a schoolboy ran the gamut from Peter Pears to Linda McCartney but even back then I knew the classiest signature I bagged was that of Elaine St…

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 01:27AM

FLASH FRIDAY: Hats Off! An Elaine Stritch Memorial by Pat Cerasaro

Today we are saluting one of Broadway's brassiest, bawdiest and best-loved leading ladies in honor of her death this week, the one and only Elaine Stritch.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:01AM

BWW Reviews: Zach Braff's WISH I WAS HERE is Cliche, Snuggles Into Your Heart; Opens Today in NY, LA by Matt Tamanini

There is nothing all that original in WISH I WAS HERE, Zach Braff's new Kickstarter-funded film which sparked a minor controversy earlier this year. However, the story's familiarity doesn't …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:00AM

BWW Reviews: Stage Door's ODD COUPLE Brings Nuanced Laughs to Classic Comedy by Matt Tamanini

Perhaps no modern play has been so engrained in our country's consciousness over the past five decades as Neil Simon's classic comedy, THE ODD COUPLE. That fact notwithstanding, Stage Door P…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:00AM

Kids Choice Sports Awards: Athletes Reveal Who Should Get Slimed by Young Hollywood

Kids Choice Sports Awards: Athletes Reveal Who Should Get Slimed Guest host Katie Ford hits up Nickelodeon's Kids Choice Sports Awards to chat with some of the biggest names from basketball,…

SOURCE: Young Hollywood at 01:00AM

Gossip: Rufus Sewell, Oliver Chris and Nancy Carroll get Closer at Donmar?

The long-rumoured revival by David Leveaux will open in February, according to the Mail

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 01:00AM
Friday, July 18, 2014 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Review: Texture Contemporary Ballet presents heartfelt program of dance, jazz

It‘‍s a reunion of sorts this weekend at the New Hazlett Theater on the North Side.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 12:32AM

Review Round-Ups: Kafka's Dick 'finds Bennett at the top of his wickedly funny game'

Strong reviews for Alan Bennett's 1986 play Kafka's Dick as part of Bath's Summer Season.

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 12:00AM

Hottest Articles on BWW from Thursday, Jul. 17

Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from Thursday, July 17, 2014.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:00AM

Booking It! Casting Director Tara Rubin On Auditioning for Long-Running Shows, First Impressions, Callback Pitfalls and More by Michael Gioia

Playbill.com's new feature series Booking It asks leading industry members to share professional insights, need-to-know tips and essential tricks of the trade for up-and-coming and estab…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Stars from "Glee," "So You Think You Can Dance" and Next to Normal Star in Princess and Pirates, Beginning July 18 by Andrew Gans

The limited engagement of Princess and Pirates Sing-a-Long Concert plays four weekends only, July 18-Aug. 10, at the Kirk Douglas Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Zach Braff's "Wish I Was Here," With Mandy Patinkin, Josh Gad and More, Hits Select Theatres Today by Michael Gioia

The Zach Braff comedy "Wish I Was Here," which premiered at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival and stars Braff and Tony winner Mandy Patinkin, among others, is released in New York an…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Richard Chamberlain Is Part of Benefit Reading of New Musical Sometimes Love Today by Andrew Gans

Stage and screen star Richard Chamberlain, whose Broadway musical theatre credits include Breakfast at Tiffany's, My Fair Lady and The Sound of Music, takes part in a benefit reading of …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Broadway's Wicked Offers Special Actors Fund Performance Today by Andrew Gans

The long-running, international hit musical Wicked offers a special performance to benefit The Actors Fund July 18.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Ether Dome, Directed by Michael Wilson, Opens at La Jolla July 18 by Carey Purcell

Ether Dome, the new drama by Elizabeth Egloff about the discovery of ether's medical uses, officially opens at the La Jolla Playhouse July 18 following previews that began July 13.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

PLAYBILL PICKS: Playbill.com Staff Members Choose Their Favorite YouTube Performances By Broadway Actresses by Jared Clough

Last week Playbill.com asked our readers to share their favorite Broadway-related YouTube videos. After viewing our readers' choices, we couldn't help but share our own. Click throug…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Jambalaya and Jazz Hands: 18 Can't-Miss Spots for Pre- and Post-Show Dining by Carey Purcell

Playbill.com's staff offers a collection of restaurants that offer the best dining in Hell's Kitchen, from quick, casual places to fancy spots for a special night on the town.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Jerry Mitchell and If/Then's Larry Keigwin Are Boys of Summer; FI Dance Festival Returns July 18 by Adam Hetrick

Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell and If/Then choreographer Larry Keigwin co-host the 20th Anniversary Fire Island Dance Festival, which runs July 18-20 in the Pines. New works by Josh Bergas…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Cats, With Broadway Vets and Newcomers, Opens in Pittsburgh Tonight by Adam Hetrick

The Pittsburgh CLO production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats, featuring Broadway veteran Ken Prymus and Elizabeth Stanley, begins performances July 18.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Review: 'Landline' by Rainbow Rowell by Charles Finch

For a lot of centuries in a row, plays ended in one of two ways: either almost everyone would die, or else almost everyone would get married. In exchange for your shilling, you got the satis…

SOURCE: The Baltimore Sun Subscription at 12:00AM

'Fiddler On The Roof' At Goodspeed: An Intimate, Miraculous Classic by Frank Rizzo

The show: "Fiddler on the Roof" at Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 12:00AM

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