Monday, July 21, 2014 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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First Entertain by Colin Mitchell

I guess if there was such a thing as a credo for me, a simple step by step, ABC sort of program for making good theater (there isn’t of course), at least the kind of theater I like, I …

SOURCE: Bitter Lemons at 11:52PM

Review Roundup: PIECE OF MY HEART: THE BERT BERNS STORY Off-Broadway by Review Roundups

Piece of My Heart The Bert Berns Story, a new musical based on the life and songs of legendary songwriter Bert Berns, opened tonight, July 21, 2014, at the The Irene Diamond Stage at The Per…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:29PM

FLOWER DUET: 63% – BITTERSWEET by Lemonmeter

BITTER Undemanding playgoers may well find the proficient performances ample reason to go, but this “Duet” doesn’t exactly sing. David C. Nichols – LA Times SWEET Watching Flower…

SOURCE: Bitter Lemons at 11:14PM

Review: A Little Nonsense (Tour-Wardrobe Theatre)

Little Nonsense works best when it plays rather then tries for profundity.

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 11:00PM
Monday, July 21, 2014 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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First Nighter: "Piece of My Heart: The Bert Berns Story" Works Piecemeal by David Finkle

Among the ground-shifting 1960s music and music-biz developments was the emergence of the singer-songwriter. ...

SOURCE: Huffington Post at 10:59PM

Drop Dead Perfect by Theasy.com

Drop Dead Perfect Off Broadway, Theatre at St. Clement's Reviewed by Regina Robbins BOTTOM LINE: This adults-only comedy with a queer twist is silly and well-acted, but not destined for i…

SOURCE: Theatre is Easy at 10:30PM

Abandoned Practices Institute: Public Performance Presentations 2014 Wednesday, July 23rd 1:00pm – 3:30pm by Michael Roberts

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SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 10:28PM

Amazing Sammo Continues 2014 Season with Tracy Letts’ “Bug” by Michael Roberts

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SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 10:21PM

Bain Boehlke to retire as Jungle Theater's artistic director

Jungle Theater’s influential founder and artistic director for 25 years is retiring in 2015.

SOURCE: StarTribune at 10:20PM

About Face Theatre, in association with Justin Brill, Launches Its 2014-15 Season with the Chicago Premiere of METHTACULAR! Written and Performed by by Michael Roberts

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SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 10:16PM

Imagination at play in a simple but joyful 'Into the Woods' by Catharine Hamm

— "Into the Woods," the Stephen Sondheim-James Lapine musical in which classic fairy tales are combined to tell a grown-up fable that might be called "Neurotically Ever After," is that rar…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 10:15PM

"Clever Little Lies" Opening by Barry

Clever Little Lies, a delightful new comedy by Tony Award winning playwright Joe DiPietro opened at Guild Hall in East Hampton starring television legend Marlo Thomas. The engaging evening i…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 10:14PM

Redtwist’s World Premiere of GEEZERS July 23 – Aug. 24, 2014 by Michael Roberts

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SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 10:07PM

Buster Keaton in “The Blacksmith” by Trav S.D.

  Today is the anniversary of the release date of the  Buster Keaton short The Blacksmith (1922). An extremely Keatonesque opening shot (Buster standing next to the tallest tree imaginab…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 10:04PM

Theater Review: ‘Piece of My Heart’ Tells the Story of Bert Berns by Laura Collins-Hughes

The jukebox musical “Piece of My Heart” makes the rock hits written by Bert Berns seem new again.

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

Review: Piece of My Heart: The Bert Berns Story

This toe-tapping good time of a musical will tell you sweet little lies.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:00PM

Theater Review: Piece of My Heart Really Needed Some Brains by Jesse Green

Jersey Boys, which should have been a cautionary tale, has become instead a how-to guide. (Half a billion in Broadway receipts will do that.) It has not only spawned an infestation of jukebo…

SOURCE: Vulture at 10:00PM
Monday, July 21, 2014 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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RAUE CENTER CELEBRATES THE 85th BIRTHDAY OF THE EL TOVAR THEATER WITH LAUNCH OF 2014/2015 SEASON! by Michael Roberts

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SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 09:56PM

'Macbeth' for a mercantile age

BETHLEHEM, Pa. - The irresistibly gothic side of Shakespeare's Macbeth arrived in stark, stylish form in Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival's newly minted production, occupying a Germanic ind…

SOURCE: Philly.com at 09:34PM
Monday, July 21, 2014 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Stars of Screen Take the New York Stage

John Lithgow, Annette Bening and Jessica Hecht in Shakespeare in the Park's 'King Lear,' Julia Stiles in 'Phoenix' and more in this week's On Stage.

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal Subscription at 08:51PM

Review:This Was a Man at curtainup.com-London by Lizzie Loveridge

This minor Coward play has an emotional depth and deserves to be produced.

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 08:49PM

Review: Drop Dead Perfect at curtainup.com by Simon Saltzman

a refreshing summertime tonic

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 08:47PM

Feature: Living On Love at curtainup.com/Berkshires by Elyse Sommer

An overview of Di Pietro's rewrite of Garson Kanin's play starring a real life diva

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 08:46PM

Review: Seussical (Chicago Shakespeare Theater) by Scotty Zacher

Chicago Shakes has once again delivered a thoroughly enjoyable Broadway musical designed for a young audience, but with all the showmanship of a first-rate Equity level production. Parents, …

SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 08:41PM

Piece of My Heart, The Bert Berns Story Review. Will You Twist and Shout? by Jonathan Mandell

Almost half a century after his death, Bronx-born songwriter and record producer Bert Berns, the subject of the new Off-Broadway musical “Piece of My Heart,” is getting the kind of buzz …

SOURCE: New York Theater at 08:23PM

REMEMBERING ELAINE STRITCH by Peter Filichia

By Peter Filichia   Can’t you just see Elaine Stritch entering heaven, looking around, seeing all those angels in their wings and muttering “Does anyone still wear a halo?”  …

SOURCE: Masterworks Broadway at 08:20PM

DEPLOYED - Talkin' Broadway's Review by Matthew Murray

No one would ever confuse Jessy Brouillard’s musical Deployed, which is playing through Tuesday as part of the New York Musical Theatre Festival, with Les Misérables.

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 08:10PM

Music Circus' 'South Pacific' about more than just war-time romance by Ernesto Garcia Morales

For many Americans, World War II was a crusade for democracy and freedom as well as a fight against injustice. But the war also highlighted the harsh realities of racial prejudice and stereo…

SOURCE: The Sacramento Bee at 08:00PM
Monday, July 21, 2014 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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'Sons of Anarchy's' Charlie Hunnam: 'I Don't Give a Shit' About Emmys by Lesley Goldberg

The star of the FX biker drama tells reporters that he doesn't care about the awards and isn't upset with the TV Academy about its annual snub.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 07:57PM

The Numbers Game, July 21-July 27, 2014 by David Lefkowitz

One aspect of commercial Broadway theater not really covered by previews, reviews, puff pieces and essays is the numbers game – that is, where a show might be in terms of box-office grosse…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 07:56PM

Theatre Review: ‘Legally Blonde: The Musical’ at Cockpit in Court Summer Theatre by April Forrer

Cockpit in Court Summer Theatre presents Legally Blonde: The Musical, with music and lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin, book by Heather Hach and directed by Robert W. Oppel. Coc…

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 07:54PM

PIECE OF MY HEART: THE BERT BERNS STORY - Talkin' Broadway's Review by Matthew Murray

Once upon a time, jukebox and songwriter-showcase musicals didn’t pretend to be much more than they are.

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 07:44PM

Renee Fleming makes debut in a play at Williamstown Theatre Festival by David Ng

Renée Fleming has performed dozens of opera's leading roles in a professional career that has spanned three decades. This month, the soprano is trying something altogether new for her -- sh…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 07:36PM

MEDEA – National Theatre, SE1 by Libby Purves

IN WHICH GUEST REVIEWER CHARLOTTE VALORI FINDS MUCH TO ENJOY, AND ONLY A LITTLE TO MOAN ABOUT It is always exciting to have a new Medea, possibly the most controversial of all Euripides’ t…

SOURCE: theatrecat.com at 07:35PM

Saul Williams Details Why the Tupac Musical 'Holler If Ya Hear Me' Closed | Rolling Stone by Jason Newman

'Holler If Ya Hear Me' closed after only one month and 55 performances. The musical's lead thinks he knows why

SOURCE: Rolling Stone at 07:34PM

The Lion King Gets Presidential

The cast of the North American tour of The Lion King made a special pit stop on their rounds. On July 18, a special "Kids' State Dinner" found them performing for First Lady Michelle Obama a…

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:29PM

Simply ‘Marvelous’ — Marvelettes’ story sings at Black Ensemble

HEDY WEISS: The story of the Marvelettes unfolds amid the joy and the tears at Motown.

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 07:06PM

‘Good Good Trouble on Bad Bad Island’ at NextStop Theatre Company by Sam Miller

Sometimes good things come in small packages. And sometimes they come in big ones, just to the wrong place. In NextStop Theatre Company’s Good Good Trouble on Bad Bad Island, directed by D…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 07:04PM

Review: (Winnipeg) Fake News Fangirl (Fringe) by The Charlebois Post

Tip of the Hat, Wag of the Fingerby Edgar Governo@pseudohistorianThere are a lot of facts in Senior Fandom Correspondent Sharilyn Johnson's solo memoir at Venue 17 (The Fighting 17th!) about…

SOURCE: The Charlebois Post at 07:04PM

Medea, National Theatre, review: 'thrilling and merciless' by Charles Spencer

This production of Euripides's Medea leaves you feeling both appalled and strangely elated, says Charles Spencer

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 07:00PM

Patti LuPone Previews The Lady with The Torch at 54 Below

Olivier and two-time Tony winner Patti LuPone returns to the Manhattan nightspot 54 Below with her critically acclaimed The Lady with The Torch. Conceived and directed by Scott Wittman, LuPo…

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:00PM

Info You Can Use: Who Owns An Artist’s Booking Data? by Joe Patti

A very interesting question regarding the relationship between an agent and artist was recently broached on the Musical America blog. An agent who has an artist leaving their representation …

SOURCE: Butts In The Seats at 07:00PM

Errollyn Wallen's 'Anon': Manon Lescaut for the 21st century

When Errollyn Wallen was 17 she was nearly murdered, more than once. She and a friend were hitch-hiking around Europe; several times, she says, men who had offered to help them then drew a k…

SOURCE: The Independent at 07:00PM

'My Night with Reg': No 'pink play' stereotypes

When Kevin Elyot's My Night with Reg opens at the Donmar Warehouse next week it will be a revival that is more than tinged with sadness. Just six weeks ago the playwright died. The show's di…

SOURCE: The Independent at 07:00PM
Monday, July 21, 2014 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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New Original Works — NOW — Festival 2014 at REDCAT – Los Angeles theater festival report by Pauline Adamek

REDCAT, CalArts’ downtown center for contemporary arts, announces its 11th annual New Original Works (NOW) Festival, a three-week celebration of Los Angeles’ vibrant community …

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 06:59PM

Review: (Winnipeg) The Surprise (Fringe) by The Charlebois Post

Expectations and Separationsby Edgar Governo@pseudohistorianFor all that The Surprise (as the title suggests) concerns itself with how to confront something astonishing when it comes at you …

SOURCE: The Charlebois Post at 06:47PM

Fuse Theater Review: “Living on Love” or Froth? by Iris Fanger

Incomparable opera diva Renée Fleming makes her debut as a stage actress -- playing an impossible opera diva -- in playwright Joe DiPietro’s sliver of a comedy Living on Love.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 06:39PM

Encore: Lesley Currier

Interviewed by David Templeton Lesley Currier, managing director of Marin Shakespeare Company, grew up outside of Washington, DC. In 1989, with her husband Robert Currier, she tackled the d…

SOURCE: Theatre Bay Area at 06:36PM

Review: (Toronto / Dance) Red Light, Green Light by The Charlebois Post

Red Light… just Red Lightby Jason BookerRecall the children’s game, Red Light Green Light, where everyone creeps forward while IT has their back turned? DNA Theatre’s Hillar Liitoja do…

SOURCE: The Charlebois Post at 06:36PM

Michelle Williams Extends Her Stay in ‘Cabaret’ Revival by NewYork.com

View the Full Article on NewYork.com

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 06:28PM

TheaterPizzazz Welcomes Barbara & Scott Siegel by Sandi Durell

  TheaterPizzazz is happy to announce that theater and cabaret’s lovable duo, Barbara and Scott Siegel will be writing ‘The Siegel Column’ right here. Expect to read a…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 06:20PM

Photos! Tony Winner Patti LuPone Previews Her Solo Show The Lady with the Torch at 54 Below by Broadway.com

Tony-winning Broadway favorite Patti LuPone is bringing her critically acclaimed solo show The Lady with the Torch to 54 Below from July 21 through August 2. Click for previews from her prev…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:10PM

Did the ‘Jersey Boys’ Movie Boost the Musical’s Broadway Business? by Chris McKittrick

Analyzes last year's Jersey Boys' Broadway grosses and compares them to this year's post-movie grosses. Did the movie have any noticeable effects on business?

SOURCE: www.dailyactor.com at 06:10PM

This Week's New Classifieds on BWW - 7/21/2014

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld.com for 7212014.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:00PM

Interviews: Changing of the Guard: Jeremy Herrin at Headlong

As he prepares to open The Nether in a co-production with the Royal Court, Jeremy Herrin discusses taking on 'the best job in British theatre'

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:00PM

Theatre News: Monty Python's Spamalot embarks on new UK tour in 2015

The new production is directed by Christopher Luscombe and stars Bonnie Langford, Todd Carty and Joe Pasquale

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:00PM

Blogs: Catherine Love: Surprising spaces and blurred genres at Latitude

This year's Latitude festival once again offers genre defying performance in surprising spaces - something that theatre elsewhere might be able to learn from

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:00PM

Photos: Our highlights from this year's Latitude Festival

We take a look at some of the myriad events that were on offer

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:00PM
Monday, July 21, 2014 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Limited American Perspectives in World of Sinatras & Exquisite Potential by Sandi Durell

      NY Theater Reviews By Eric J. Grimm       Two plays by Project Rushmore are currently running in repertory at the beautiful Arclight Theatre on the... The…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 05:45PM

Photo Coverage: Ready or Not, Here Comes Patti! LuPone Previews New Show at 54 Below by Jennifer Broski

Earlier today it was announced that 54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, has announced a multi-year agreement with two-time Tony Award winner Patti LuPone. Twice yearly, LuPone will play two-we…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:39PM

The Afternoon Report, Monday, July 21, 2014 by Boneau/Bryan-Brown

Brought to you by Boneau/Bryan-Brown Monday, July 21, 2014 Social Media Is The New Blackhat Forbes – by JOHN RAMPTON What happens when fake friends tell fake friends about your product? Do…

SOURCE: BONEAU/BRYAN-BROWN at 05:36PM

Theater Review: ‘Clinton: The Musical’ Makes Everybody Look Bad by Daniel M. Gold

In “Clinton: The Musical,” a former president is so conflicted that he is portrayed by two actors and the humor is so low that Kenneth Starr wears leather and fishnet.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:34PM

Photos! Step Inside the World of Off-Broadway’s Between Riverside and Crazy by Broadway.com

Previews for the Atlantic Theater Company world premiere of Between Riverside and Crazy have officially begun, and we’ve got a first look at Stephen McKinley Henderson, Liza Colon-Zaya…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:32PM

Sir Ian McKellen calls for a living wage for actors

Struggling actors who scrape a living working in repertory theatres should get paid a “living wage”, Sir Ian McKellen has claimed.

SOURCE: The Independent at 05:24PM

STAGE TUBE: Go Inside Rehearsals for JOSEPH UK Tour with Danielle Hope & More! by Stage Tube

o inside rehearsals for the UK tour with the special videos below, featuring Hope singing 'Pharaoh's Story' and 'Jacob and Sons.'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:18PM

Broadway Studs Unite! Hedwig’s Andrew Rannells & Newsies Star Corey Cott Hang Out on The Intern Set by Lindsay Champion

Tony nominee Andrew Rannells is gearing up to star in Hedwig and the Angry Inch, and Corey Cott is about to conclude his run in Newsies—so why are these super-busy stars hanging out to…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:18PM

Behind The Scenes Of Criterion's THE ESSENTIAL JACQUES DEMY Restoration by Pat Cerasaro

Internationally celebrated auteur Jacques Demy is set to be feted with a retrospective box set from hallowed film preservation and home video label Criterion Collection later this year accor…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:17PM

THE GIG - Talkin' Broadway's Review by Matthew Murray

There’s more to music — and to life — than sounding perfect.

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 05:13PM

Jason Robert Brown Set For Special SubCulture Show, 8/4 by Pat Cerasaro

Multi-award-winning composerlyricist and acclaimed concert performer Jason Robert Brown is set to headline a new intimate solo show along with backing band Caucasian Rhythm Kings next month …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:09PM

PHOENIX, Starring Julia Stiles and James Wirt, Offers $20 Tickets by BroadwayWorld

Nicholas Jabbour, Rian Patrick Durham, Poverty Row Entertainment and Rattlestick Playwrights Theater are proud to announce that a limited number of 20 tickets will be available for Scott Org…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:09PM

This Year, Avignon Festival Is A Stage For Both Plays And Protest

The French theater event has long been a pillar of the performing arts world. But talk of changes to festival workers' off-season benefits has cast a shadow over this year's celebration.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 05:08PM

Broadway Ticket Buying Guide: July 21-27 by BroadwayWorld

Later this week, Broadway bids adieu to George and Lenny and OF MICE AND MEN takes final bows at the Longacre Theatre. Catch it now before it's gone for good

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:06PM

Theater News: Phoenix, Starring Julia Stiles, to Offer $20 Tickets at All Performances

The off-Broadway production also stars James Wirt.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM
Monday, July 21, 2014 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Simply ‘Marvelous’ — Marvelettes’ story at hit at Black Ensemble

The story of the Marvelettes unfolds amid the joy and the tears at Motown.

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 04:52PM

Theresa Rebeck’s ‘Poor Behavior’ (Primary Stages) Meet the Cast by Sandi Durell

  There’s a new comedy about to open at The Duke on 42nd Street – “POOR BEHAVIOR”  by Theresa Rebeck (Seminar, Mauritius, creator of NBC’s “Smash…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 04:51PM

Gregg Barnes Reveals the Magic Behind Aladdin's Eye-Popping Costumes by Broadway.com

Costume designer Gregg Barnes takes us backstage at Disney's Aladdin to share the wide-ranging inspiration and obsessive attention to detail in the new hit musical.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:45PM

'Piece of My Heart,' 'Pageant' reviews: Mystery and satire

"Piece of My Heart" review: The rock and roll mystery remains

SOURCE: Newsday Subscription at 04:38PM

Review: This Was A Man, Finborough Theatre by Nancy Netherwood

I can’t resist a Noel Coward play – clipped, witty and, despite appearances, wonderfully daring, Coward’s drawing room comedies have an enduring charm which has kept them i…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 04:37PM

Broadway Box Office: Ten Shows Top $1 Million in Weekly Grosses by Rick Kissell

New house records for “Beautiful” and “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” were among the highlights of a big week at the Broadway box office, which saw a whopping 10 shows to…

SOURCE: Variety at 04:37PM

Review: The Importance of Being Earnest, Harold Pinter Theatre by Andres Ordorica

It is always somewhat controversial when a production takes a classical, and daresay canonical, piece of drama and alters the text significantly. Countless classical stage plays are updated,…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 04:27PM

'Vanya' overcomes missteps to show staying power

NEW HOPE - With its smart, glamorous casting, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike was a fun but somewhat rackety outing Saturday in its opening weekend at Bucks County Playhouse. The script …

SOURCE: Philly.com at 04:27PM

Mr. Hollywood! Aaron Tveit Is on a Quest to Find Love in Upcoming Romantic Comedy Stereotypically You by Ryan McPhee

Your favorite Broadway bachelor is indeed heading into the New York dating scene. (Sort of.)  As Aaron Tveit revealed on his recent episode of Show People with Paul Wontorek, he wi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:19PM

Tom Stoppard and Lee Hall Talk SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE's Journey from Screen to Stage by Jillian Gaier

Shakespeare in Love, starring Tome Bateman and Lucy Briggs-Owen, is currently in preview performances at the Noel Coward Theater in London and officially opens on Wednesday, July 23rd. But i…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:18PM

Broadway Grosses: Tony-Winning Tuners, Hot Tickets & Departing Shows See Summer Box Office Bumps by Ryan McPhee

The Tony-winning A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder exceeded capacity for the fourth consecutive week as it continues to inch toward joining the millionaire’s club (coming in…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:18PM

How Do You Perform a Stephen Adly Guirgis Play? by Mark Blankenship

Ray Anthony Thomas tackles the gruff poetry of Between Riverside and Crazy — Welcome to Building Character, our ongoing look at performers and how they create their roles There are so …

SOURCE: TDF at 04:17PM

By Trolley, Train, Show Boat Or Surrey, These Musicals Will Move You

When we asked movie critic Bob Mondello to contribute to our Book Your Trip series, he immediately began humming show tunes. Spend six minutes listening to this story and you'll be singing a…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 04:17PM

Fringe Review: ‘TAME.’ At Gearbox by Elliot Lanes

A southern take on Shakespeare’s Taming of the Shrew in Jonelle Walker’s TAME. is being presented by Blind Pug Arts Collective as part of this year’s Capital Fringe festival. Good scri…

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 04:09PM

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Weekly Grosses Analysis - 7/21 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 04:08PM

Fringe Review: ‘You, Or Whatever I Can Get’ at Baldacchino Tent Bar at Fort Fringe by Jennifer Minich

Saturday night’s performance of Disco Jesus Productions/Flying V’s You, Or Whatever I Can Get rocked the small black box theater at Baldacchino Tent Bar at Fort Fringe. Billed as an orig…

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 04:07PM

Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 7/20/14

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 7202014.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:07PM

Casts of BULLETS OVER BROADWAY, CINDERELLA & More to Visit BROADWAY IN BRYANT PARK This Week! by BroadwayWorld

This week's event is set to feature the casts of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, PIECE OF MY HEART, CINDERELLA, AVENUE Q and BULLETS OVER BROADWAY. Check back later for a complete list of schedule…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:07PM

An Open Letter to the Cast of Mad Men: Please Come to Our Birthday Party at Marie's Crisis by Lindsay Champion

Dear Jon Hamm and the Cast of Mad Men, We were planning to invite the guys from Glee to our next piano bar party, but Lea Michele and Darren Criss can deal—we're offic…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:05PM

Phoenix, Starring Julia Stiles and James Wirt, Will Offer Discount Tickets to Each Performance by Carey Purcell

Phoenix, Scott Organ's dark comedy about a one-night stand that will star Julia Stiles and James Wirt, will sell a limited number of $20 tickets to every performance. 

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:05PM

French connections: Pittsburgh's CLO and Paris theater pair for new show

“An American in Paris,” the new musical jointly produced by Pittsburgh CLO and the City of Light‘‍s Theatre du Chatelet, is fluent in several languages.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 04:04PM

BWW Interview: Zak Resnick Talks the Thrills of Sharing Bert Berns' Story in PIECE OF MY HEART! by Nicole Rosky

As previews were wrapping up last week, Resnick chatted with BroadwayWorld about the impending opening, what it's like playing such a complex character, and much more. Check out the full int…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:00PM

Theater News: Caroline Prugh's It's Only Kickball, Stupid to Play at the Hartley House

Adam Fitzgerald will direct the immersive production.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:00PM

Review: In the Heights

The Chance Theater director Oanh Nguyen creates an intimate staging of the Tony-winning musical.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:00PM
Monday, July 21, 2014 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Heineken Light Commercial with Neil Patrick Harris (VIDEO) by Broadway's Best Shows

Due to complicated broadcast regulations, Hedwig and the Angry Inch star Neil Patrick Harris is not allowed to drink Heineken Light, winner of the 2013 World Beer Championship’s Best T…

SOURCE: Broadway’s Best Shows at 03:45PM

Lone Star's Joey Oglesby Shares His Favorite Haunts in New York City and Texas

Lone Star headliner and Friday Night Lights alum Joey Oglesby shares his favorite spots in New York City and in his home state of Texas.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 03:28PM

Bernadette Peters Lands Guest-Starring Role on New TV Series by Andrew Gans

Three-time Tony Award winner Bernadette Peters, most recently seen on Broadway in the critically acclaimed revival of Follies, will guest star in an upcoming episode of Bravo Media's fir…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:28PM

Monty Python goes the way of the parrot: concert review by Linda Barnard - Staff Reporter

The five surviving players of Britain’s Monty Python comedy troupe took a final bow seen around the world in movie theatres Sunday, including Toronto.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 03:24PM

Rob Reiner Comments On Sondheim & Goldman Movie Musical Project SINGING OUT LOUD by Pat Cerasaro

Acclaimed actor and director Rob Reiner comments on an abandoned movie musical project he embarked on with two-time Academy Award-winning screenwriter William Goldman and multi-award-winning…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:23PM

Bernadette Peters to Guest Star on Bravo's GIRLFRIENDS' GUIDE TO DIVORCE by TV News Desk

Three time Tony Award-winning actress Bernadette Peters will guest star in an upcoming episode of Bravo Media's first original scripted series Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce,

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:08PM

Review: This Was A Man (Finborough Theatre)

Belinda Lang's production of Noel Coward's formally banned play could do with a retelling

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 03:00PM

Theater News: Pageant Extends Off-Broadway Run at the Davenport Theatre

Comedian Kevin Meaney leads the cast of this musical revival.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM
Monday, July 21, 2014 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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John Stamos to Participate in Tumblr Q&A DASHBOARD CONFESSIONS by Movies News Desk

Fan-favorite actor, singer and musician John Stamos will open up in his first-ever Tumblr Dashboard Confessions chat on Wednesday June 23 at 615pm EST in celebration of his new movie My Man …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:55PM

9 refugees await post-nuclear holocaust fate in "Aftermath" by Justin Changvariety

It's a long, slow death for nine unfortunate refugees in "Aftermath," an often tedious but clammily atmospheric end-of-the-world thriller set in the wake of a nuclear holocaust.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 02:51PM

What Did Broadway’s Book of Mormon Get Wrong by Diamond Grant

By anyone’s estimation, The Trey Parker and Matt Stone creation, The Book of Mormon, has morphed into a theatrical sensation. It has received heavy acclaim for its comedic take on the …

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 02:45PM

Sharon McNight Brings a Legend Back to Life by Sandi Durell

  NY Music Review by Paulanne Simmons       The great Sophie Tucker, singer, comedienne and actress, died in 1966. But for those lucky enough to see Sharon McNight’s...…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 02:40PM

THE SCREENING ROOM: Bitching and Belting Concert, With Robin De Jesus, Jenna Leigh Green, Natalie Weiss, Ariana DeBose and More by Playbill Staff

Bitching and Belting: An Evening with Michael Gioia and Friends, a concert event where no complaint was too small and no note was too high, was held July 3 at 54 Below. Here are highlights f…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:40PM

Broadway Grosses July 14 – July 20, 2014 by Broadway's Best Shows

Broadway’s Best Shows knows that you want to see the best of the best! To help you out, we’re seeking out raw sales facts so you know what to see to stay current. Weekly grosses and othe…

SOURCE: Broadway’s Best Shows at 02:36PM

James Franco shares footage from "un-filmable" movie

James Franco tries his hand at adapting Cormac McCarthy's most widely celebrate novel        

SOURCE: USA Today at 02:35PM

Bay Area "Old Money" by Patrick Thomas

"If the rich aren't happy�who will be?" It's a good question Wendy Wasserstein asks in Old Money, one of her later plays (first produced a dozen years after The Heidi Chronicles) and one tha…

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 02:33PM

Announcing Resident Artists! by Michael Gardner

The Brick Resident Artist ProgramWinter/Spring Season 2015 UntitledThe Brick Theater, Inc.matthewfreemanwriter.comWritten by Matt FreemanDirected by Michael GardnerFebruary 1 – Februa…

SOURCE: bricktheater.blogspot.com at 02:24PM

Review: DVD captures modernized 'Ariadne' from Glyndebourne Festival

Richard Strauss: “Ariadne auf Naxos” Glyndebourne Festival 2013. Opus arte

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 02:13PM

VIDEO: Cast of Broadway's THE LION KING Perform 'He Lives In You' at The White House by Stage Tube

Cast members from Broadway's THE LION KING were welcomed by First Lady Michelle Obama at the White House's Kids State Dinner on July 18th.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:06PM

Watch Lion King Cast Perform at the White House for Michelle Obama (Video) by Michael Gioia

The cast of the North American tour of The Lion King performed July 18 for First Lady Michelle Obama and guests at a "Kids' State Dinner" at the White House.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:06PM

Odds & Ends: Neil Patrick Harris Will Go From Hedwig to Freak Show, Bernadette Peters Heads to Bravo & More by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. Neil Patrick Harris Will Go From Hedwig to Freak Show Ask and you shall receive! According to Variety, Hedwig and th…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:04PM

What's Playing on Broadway: July 21-27, 2014 by BroadwayWorld

Below, BroadwayWorld brings you this weekly listing of Broadway shows and their show times for the week of July 21-27, 2014.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:02PM

Genie Grants Wishes at ‘Aladdin’ Broadway Lottery (VIDEO) by Broadway's Best Shows

Aladdin‘s Broadway Genie, James Monroe Iglehart, decided to swing by their daily lottery to grant a few wishes!

SOURCE: Broadway’s Best Shows at 02:00PM

ONSTAGE & BACKSTAGE: “You Were Wonderful! The Show Stinks!” Remembering Elaine Stritch’s Sassiest Mo by Playbill.com

A week in the life of actor, radio and TV host, music director and writer Seth Rudetsky.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:00PM

Theatre News: Cast announced for Land of Our Fathers at Trafalgar 2

The play, set down a collapsed coalmine, premiered at Theatre503 in September

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 02:00PM

Gossip: Damon Albarn to write a West End musical?

Could the Blur and Gorillaz frontman be swapping the top 40 for the West End?

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 02:00PM

Photo Flash: Camp Broadway Celebrates 20 Seasons of Student Performers

The campers performed numbers from Seussical Jr. and Once on This Island Jr. at their Family Finale presentation.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM

ONSTAGE & BACKSTAGE: "You Were Wonderful! The Show Stinks!" Remembering Elaine Stritch's Sassiest Moments by Seth Rudetsky

A week in the life of actor, radio and TV host, music director and writer Seth Rudetsky.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:00PM

Photo Flash: Musician Phil Collins Goes Backstage at Aladdin on Broadway

Stars Adam Jacobs and Courtney Reed greeted the Grammy winner.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM

Crossing Borders: A Tijuana Encuentro by HowlRound

By Olga Sanchez. Our journey across the border provided personal encounters, self-reflection, inspiration, challenges, and nourishment.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 02:00PM
Monday, July 21, 2014 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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VIDEO: Tony Winner John Benjamin Hickey Talks New Series MANHATTAN on 'Today' by TV News Desk

Ton Award winning actor John Benjamin Hickey stopped by this morning's TODAY on NBC to talk about his new WGN series 'Manhattan'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:57PM

Shoshana Bean, Gabrielle Stravelli & Matthew Scott Set for LEMPICKA Private Reading, 7/24-25 by BroadwayWorld

A private reading of Lempicka, a new musical about the tumultuous life of art deco artist Tamara de Lempicka, will be presented July 24th and 25th in Manhattan.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:54PM

Keira Naughton Opens Up About Directing Father James Naughton in CEDARS at Berkshire Theatre Festival by Jillian Gaier

One could say that the Naughton family has dabbled in the theatre. The father, James, is a two-time Tony Award-winning actor-director who starred in Broadway's City of Angels and the rivival…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:53PM

American Century Theater "An Evening with Danny Kaye" by Susan Berlin

American Century Theater, Brian Childers, and Danny Kaye: together again in An Evening with Danny Kaye, and well worth the wait.

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 01:51PM

Derek Klena, Liz Callaway & More to Lead Industry Reading of New Musical THE DANCE by BroadwayWorld

Northwest Inkwell has announced the reading of a new WWII musical, The Dance. This production was conceived and written by James Langston Drake and will be held in New York City this August …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:45PM

Dateline: Macbeth by Steven McKnight

Dateline: Macbeth is a mashup of the tabloid style of true crime reporting and Shakespeare famous tragedy. Unfortunately this mashup is more of a mishmash of conflicting objectives and style…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 01:43PM

‘Shakespeare in Love’ Makes Stage Debut in London by Patrick Healy

The Oscar-winning film about the most famous playwright has been adapted for a West End production.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 01:39PM

Patti LuPone Has Two Years To Sing All These Fan Favorites at 54 Below

BroadwayBox hopes Patti LuPone takes on these eight songs at some point during her two-year residency at 54 Below.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 01:38PM

BET’s THE MARVELOUS MARVELETTES Brings More Motown To Chicago by Gwendalyn Thompson

Warning: call_user_func_array() [function.call-user-func-array]: First argument is expected to be a valid callback, 'insertThumbnailRSS' was given in /home/content/52/9380252/html/wp-includ…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 01:31PM

Tony Winner Frank Langella to Join Cast of CAPTAIN FANTASTIC by TV News Desk

Tony Award winner Frank Langella will star alongside Viggo Mortensen In the Matt Ross-directed drama CAPTAIN FANTASTIC.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:19PM

Photos! The Competition Heats Up at Pageant: The Musical with Beauty Queens & Side Show Stars by Broadway.com

The stars of Pageant: The Musical welcomed 2014 Miss Teen United States winner Abby DePhillips, 2014 Miss New Jersey Teen USA contestant Isabelle Varga and the cast of the Kennedy Center pro…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:14PM

Photo: J. Pierpont Finchs Unite!: Darren Criss Visits Radcliffe's Final Performance by BroadwayWorld

Darren Criss and Daniel Radcliffe, who both recently took on the role of corporate climber J. Pierpont Finch in the Broadway revival of 'How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying,' me…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:07PM

‘Cavalleria Rusticana’ and ‘I Pagliacci’ at Maryland Lyric Opera by Maria Kuhns

Maryland Lyric Opera presents its debut season at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center at the University of Maryland, College Park with the stunning and beautiful production of Cavalleri…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:03PM

BWW TV: Behind the Scenes of SEVEN LOVERS Movie with Max von Essen & More! by BroadwayWorld TV

In 'Seven Lovers,' a new film by Keith Boynton, a young woman cycles through seven different relationships, each one depicted in a different cinematic style. In the video below, BroadwayWorl…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:00PM

Review: NYMF: Clinton; Der Gelbe Stern; The Snow Queen

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

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM

Video Flash: First Lady Michelle Obama Welcomes The Lion King to the White House

The Broadway performers commemorated the third annual Healthy Lunchtime Challenge.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM
Monday, July 21, 2014 at noon (Broadway Time)
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A Mother Lode of Pop Hits: Highlights From Piece of My Heart

Zak Resnick stars as songwriter Bert Berns in Piece of My Heart, which opens July 21 Off-Broadway. With a book by Daniel Goldfarb and direction and choreography by Denis Jones, the new music…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:59PM

Farewell to the Irreplaceable Elaine Stritch by David Finkle

Remembering the unique pleasure of interviewing the theater legend.

SOURCE: Clyde Fitch Report at 12:54PM

Update: Tension Continues Over South Williamsport's Cancelled SPAMALOT by Jillian Gaier

A few weeks ago, we learned that South Williamsport, a high school in Lycoming County, PA, had been forced to cancel their spring production of Monty Python's Spamalot due to 'controversial …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:54PM

Michelle Williams Extends Acclaimed Run in ‘Cabaret’ by Broadway's Best Shows

Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) is pleased to announce Michelle Williams has extended her acclaimed run as “Sally Bowles” opposite Alan Cumming as …

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

New Rock 'n' Roll Musical Eddie and the Palaceades Plays Midtown International Theater Festival by Michael Gioia

Pine Hill Production Company LLC and The Show Goes On Productions,
 in association with The 15th Annual Midtown International Theater Festival, present the new rock 'n' roll mu…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:39PM

James Franco gets bad reviews for theater directing debut by David Ng

If you thought Rex Reed's reviews of Melissa McCarthy were harsh, his recent assessment of James Franco's debut as a theater director is even more withering. 

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 12:36PM

Broadway Stars Lineup for Reading of New WWII Musical The Dance by Andrew Gans

Northwest Inkwell will present a reading of the new WWII musical The Dance next month in Manhattan.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:29PM

An Evening with Danny Kaye by Maddie Ardillo

“You know, it took me ten years to become an overnight sensation,” quips the sensational Danny Kaye, the springy curls of his hair bouncing as he waltzes around the stage, kickin…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 12:28PM

Chicago Theater Review: INTIMATE APPAREL (Eclipse) by Lawrence Bommer

THE THREADS THAT BREAK There’s no doubt why Lynn Nottage’s drama won five national awards for best play, including the Drama Critics’ Circle Award and American Theatre Critics Associat…

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 12:27PM

James Earl Jones, Rosie O’Donnell & Brian May Feel the Earth Move at Beautiful: The Carole King Musical by Broadway.com

Tony winner Jessie Mueller, Jake Epstein, Jarrod Spector and the cast of Beautiful had a few special guests in the audience on the weekend of July 19: Tony winner James Earl Jones,…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:26PM

More Patti for Broadway's Hottest Nightclub! Patti LuPone Signs Multi-Year Deal with 54 Below by Ryan McPhee

Who needs Les Mouches when you've got 54 Below? Tony winner and Broadway legend Patti LuPone has signed a multi-year deal with 54 Below. LuPone will play two two-week engagements at the …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:21PM

2014 Tony Winner Will Co-Host "The View" by Andrew Gans

The July 25 broadcast of ABC's "The View" will welcome a 2014 Tony Award winner.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:17PM

Michelle Williams Extends Run in Broadway's CABARET by BroadwayWorld

Roundabout Theatre Company has announced that Michelle Williams has extended her acclaimed run as 'Sally Bowles' opposite Alan Cumming as 'Emcee' in Cabaret on Broadway through November 9, 2…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:11PM

Spotlight On...Libby Emmons by Michael Block

Name: Libby EmmonsHometown: the Northeast US, currently BrooklynEducation: Sarah Lawrence undergrad, Columbia School of the Arts gradFavorite Credits: most recently Puff Puff, at Festival of…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 12:11PM

Production News: Bonnie Langford to lead cast of Spamalot tour by Matthew Hemley

Bonnie Langford, Joe Pasquale and Todd Carty are to star in a UK tour of the Monty Python musical Spamalot. The musical will tour from January 15, 2015, when it opens at the Manchester Opera…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:10PM

Dragtastic Tuner Pageant: The Musical Extends Off-Broadway by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Pageant: The Musical has extended off-Broadway at the Davenport Theatre. Initially set to shutter on September 1, the production will now play through September 21. Directed by Matt Lenz, Pa…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:10PM

Marsha Mason, Tate Donovan, Lucy DeVito and More Set for Reading of Night With Oscar by Andrew Gans

A reading of Eugene Pack's new play Night With Oscar will be presented Aug. 21 at East Hampton's Guild Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:08PM

Preview: Principal Principle/Stage Left Theatre and Theatre Seven of Chicago by Zach Freeman

RECOMMENDED This summer Chicago audiences are given another chance to see “Principal Principle,” a timely tale examining the potential polarizing effects of assigning corporate data-gath…

SOURCE: Newcity Stage at 12:00PM

Episode 218 - "Standalone" by Joel B. New

“Something New” presents the premiere studio recording of STANDALONE: A SONG CYCLE. Music and lyrics by Joel B. New. The four-member cast of STANDALONE is comprised of Bill Coyne as Man …

SOURCE: Buzzsprout at 12:00PM

Theater News: Michelle Williams Extends Her Run in Cabaret

The Academy Award nominee will remain at the Kit Kat Klub a while longer.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM
Monday, July 21, 2014 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Production News: Craige Els cast as new Miss Trunchbull in Matilda by Nicola Merrifield

Craige Els is to play Miss Trunchbull in the West End production of Matilda the Musical from this autumn, taking over from Alex Gaumond. Els, who has previously appeared in West End shows in…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:58AM

San Francisco Ballet an American company in Paris by Judith Mackrell

SFB's Paris season has works by Mark Morris, Christopher Wheeldon and Jerome Robbins: Morris's Maelstrom is still shockingly original using the simplest of meansIt wasn't so long ago that c…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:55AM

VOLLEYGIRLS Benefit for It Gets Better Project, Hosted by Susan Blackwell, Set for 54 Below, 7/30 by BroadwayWorld

Chicago Fire's Monica Raymund of Sisu Theatrical Productions, LLC, Jacob Harvey of Cave 76 Productions, LLC and Jordi Coats present a cabaret-style concert of VOLLEYGIRLS, which will include…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:51AM

What theatre can learn from Latitude by Lyn Gardner

This year's Latitude festival provided a powerful lesson for theatre programmers audiences are braver and more adventurous than they might thinkIt is early morning in the arena at Latitude …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:50AM

More Details Revealed About Broadway-Aimed First Wives Club Stage Adaptation by Imogen Lloyd Webber

More information is coming to light about the previously reported stage adaptation of the First Wives Club, which is eyeing Broadway in fall 2015 following a run in Chicago. Linda Bloodworth…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:49AM

Weekend Poll Top Three: We're Swooning Already! Fans Want Aaron Tveit to Give Out Roses on The Bachelor by Ryan McPhee

Get ready because The Bachelor is on the hunt for its newest contestants! While we here at Broadway.com are probably going to pass on applying, we do have some sexy Broadway studs in mind wh…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:38AM

STANDALONE Original Online Cast Recording Released Digitally Today by BroadwayWorld

Joel B. New's musical theatre podcast, 'Something New', releases the premiere studio recording of his song cycle, STANDALONE.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:35AM

Frank Langella Will Join Viggo Mortensen in "Captain Fantastic" by Carey Purcell

Award-winning actor Frank Langella will star in the drama "Captain Fantastic," Deadline.com reports.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:35AM

Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of Barrington Stage Company's BREAKING THE CODE by Stephen Sorokoff

Last night, Barrington Stage Company BSC, the award-winning theatre in Downtown Pittsfield, MA, under the leadership of Artistic Director Julianne Boyd and Managing Director Tristan Wilson, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:34AM

Fringe Review: ‘Medea’s Got Some Issues’ at Warehouse by Elliot Lanes

In the theatre the life of an understudy is a hard one. You never know if you are going to get a chance to go on after spending weeks learning a particular role. It’s enough to make you tu…

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 11:29AM

Mario Cantone Dances the Night Away with the Off-Broadway Cast of Here Lies Love by Lindsay Champion

Stage and screen funny guy Mario Cantone got into the groove on July 18! He spent the evening at Here Lies Love, the off-Broadway disco-dancing musical about the life of Filipina First …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:28AM

Fuse Theater Review: Company One’s “Astro Boy” Rockets into an Eye-Popping Adventure by Terry Byrne

Company One’s production treats audiences to a seamless, eight-member ensemble who perform with a complicated bevy of multimedia effects that are so smoothly integrated into the action the…

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 11:27AM

Broadway In Chicago Announces EVIL DEAD-THE MUSICAL at Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place by Michael Roberts

Warning: call_user_func_array() [function.call-user-func-array]: First argument is expected to be a valid callback, 'insertThumbnailRSS' was given in /home/content/52/9380252/html/wp-includ…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 11:26AM

Fringe Review: ‘Tour de Farce’ at Gearbox by Julieanna Novak

Debuting at the Capital Fringe Festival this year, Tour de Farce follows the antics of Peter, a young man who decides to race in the Tour de France from atop a stationary bike in his Manhatt…

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 11:24AM

Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu's 'Birdman' to Close New York Film Festival (Exclusive) by Scott Feinberg

The dramedy, which features a star-studded cast led by Michael Keaton, will screen at Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall on Oct. 12.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:22AM

Those aren’t mine! Sex tape play at Fringe is a comic hit by Nelson Pressley

It is a truth universally acknowledged that a married man in possession of a giant box of pornographic videotapes may encounter trouble with his wife. In the Capital Fringe Festival comic dr…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:18AM

News: BBC reduced spend on talent by £6 million last year, annual report reveals by Michael Quinn

The BBC spent £6 million less on talent in 2013/14, the Corporation’s latest annual report claims, with a £194 million bill for its star presenters and performers representing a 15% fall…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:16AM

Call Answered Again: Max Crumm: The Fantasticks Off-Broadway by Call Me Adam

Call Answered Again: "Call Me Adam" catches up with actor Max Crumm about starring as "Matt/The Boy" in the hit Off-Broadway show "The Fantasticks" playing at Jerry Orbach Theater in the Sna…

SOURCE: Call Me Adam at 11:11AM

Pippin Actress Will Get Typed Out at 54 Below by Michael Gioia

Ariana DeBose, a cast member in Broadway's Pippin, will return to 54 Below Aug. 15 with her original solo show Typed Out. 

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:11AM

"Don't Tell Mama!" Cabaret Star Extends Run in Broadway Revival by Michael Gioia

Roundabout Theatre Company announced July 21 that Oscar nominee Michelle Williams has extended her run as Sally Bowles opposite Tony winner Alan Cumming as the Emcee in Broadway's Cabare…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:08AM

Motown The Musical's Charl Brown Is BroadwayBox's First Five Burning Questions Video

Motown The Musical Tony nominee Charl Brown on stalking Beyonce, Smokey Robinson's groove and his signature catchphrase.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 11:06AM

BWW TV: Company of ATOMIC Gives Explosive Performance in Bryant Park! by BroadwayWorld TV

This week's event featured performances from the cast of ATOMIC, including David Abeles, Sara Gettelfinger, Jonathon Hammond, Randy Harrison, Jeremy Kushnier, James David Larson, and Grace S…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:05AM

Life is a Cabaret for Michelle Williams as She Extends Her Run as Sally Bowles on Broadway by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Don't tell Mama! Three-time Oscar nominee Michelle Williams has extended her run as Sally Bowles opposite Tony winner Alan Cumming as the Emcee in Cabaret, until November 9. The Rou…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:02AM

Sure you get a refund if an above-the-title star is out, but what about . . . by Ken Davenport

Although it’s not a publicized policy (and why isn’t it again?), if a star that is billed above-the-title in a Broadway show is out due to illness, vacation or a b.s. claim of m…

SOURCE: theproducersperspective.com at 11:00AM

Review: Amadeus (Chichester Festival Theatre)

A bravura performance: Rupert Everett as Salieri I was struck by a thought while watching Jonathan Church's fine production at the newly-renovated Festival Theatre. Peter Shaffer's play is …

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 11:00AM

Features: Chichester Festival Theatre relaunches on time in the sunshine

Michael Coveney talks to executive director Alan Finch and architect Steve Tompkins about the £22m redevelopment of the Festival Theatre

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 11:00AM

Theatre News: Craige Els takes over as Miss Trunchbull in Matilda

Els joins the new cast in September

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 11:00AM

Theater News: Patti LuPone Signs Two-Year Contract With 54 Below

The Tony-winning Broadway dame promises cabaret performances through 2016.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00AM
Monday, July 21, 2014 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Ballyturk review – Cillian Murphy and Stephen Rea are in fine comic form by Michael Billington

Black Box, GalwayEnda Walsh's new manic physical comedy is like Under Milk Wood as interpreted by Buster KeatonThere's plenty of ballyhoo around Ballyturk. Written and directed by Enda Walsh…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:54AM

Ballyturk review Cillian Murphy and Stephen Rea are in fine comic form by Michael Billington

Black Box, GalwayEnda Walsh's new manic physical comedy is like Under Milk Wood as interpreted by Buster KeatonThere's plenty of ballyhoo around Ballyturk. Written and directed by Enda Walsh…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:54AM

Patti LuPone Coming Back for More at 54 Below; Signs Agreement Through 2016! by BroadwayWorld

54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, has announced a multi-year agreement with two-time Tony Award winner Patti LuPone. Twice yearly, LuPone will play two-week engagements at the venue.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:49AM

Aliens Love Underpants , Leicester Square Theatre, London by Susan Elkin

Leicester Square Theatre, London: The story of Timmy (Harrison Spiers) floating off into space to consort with aliens who love to raid Earth to steal underpants from washing lines is fun. Bu…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:42AM

Andrew Rannells Tweets from First HEDWIG Rehearsal: 'Beyond Thrilled' by TV News Desk

Rannells took to Twitter to share his excitement over his upcoming role in HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:33AM

Trio of Leading Ladies Will Be Broadway Babes in Albuquerque by Michael Gioia

Albuquerque Little Theatre will present Broadway Babes, featuring a trio of Broadway actresses, July 27 in New Mexico.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33AM

‘Of Mice and Men’ Shatters Longacre Theatre House Record Again; Final 8 Performances This Week by Broadway's Best Shows

The smash hit revival of John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men shattered the house record at the Longacre Theatre for the second time during its critically acclaimed run last week.  Th…

SOURCE: Broadway’s Best Shows at 10:32AM

Crafting A Participatory Performance Space by Deborah Yarchun

(This post is part of the 2014 TCG National Conference: Crossing Borders {Art | People} blog salon curated by Caridad Svich.) (Frozen White Bear Lake, site of the 2014 Art Shanty Pr…

SOURCE: Theatre Communications Group at 10:19AM

Sour Note! Britain Court Orders Name Change for Fox's "Glee" by Michael Gioia

Britain's High Court ruled July 18 that the Fox hit musical series "Glee" must change its name because it breaches the trademark of a chain of comedy clubs, according to the As…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:19AM

Cabaret Favorite Will Return With First Solo Show in Nearly a Decade by Andrew Gans

Five-time MAC Award winner Tom Andersen will offer his first solo show in nearly a decade next month at Don't Tell Mama.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:16AM

Jonathan Larson Grant Recipient Sara Cooper'S THINGS I LEFT ON LONG ISLAND Set to Play New York International Fringe Festival by BroadwayWorld

Roadie Soadie Productions will present the world premiere of Things I Left On Long Island, a new play by 2014 Jonathan Larson Grant recipient Sara Cooper in the 2014 New York International F…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:14AM

Will Neil Patrick Harris Join Ryan Murphy's "Freak Show"? by Carey Purcell

Neil Patrick Harris, currently starring in the Tony Award-winning Broadway production of Hedwig and the Angry Inch, has been invited to join the hit TV show "American Horror Story,"…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:09AM

Shakespeare's Bloodiest Play Gets a Puppet Makeover: Tickets Now on Sale for Puppet Titus Andronicus by Ryan McPhee

The box office is now open for Puppet Shakespeare Players’ production of Puppet Titus Andronicus off-Broadway. The comedic take on Shakespeare’s most gruesome tale will begin per…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:07AM

Broadway Grosses* w/e 7/20/14 by Dte

The following are the Broadway grosses for the week ending July 20, 2014. The Broadway grosses are courtesy of The Broadway League Read more here: .....

SOURCE: theproducersperspective.com at 10:00AM

Maggots Beware! Craige Els to Join London Cast of Matilda as Miss Trunchbull by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Craige Els is preparing to throw that hammer in London’s Matilda! He will start performances as Miss Trunchbull from September. Matilda Shapland and Violet Tucker will also join Tasha …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:00AM

Theater People Episode 16 – Robin de Jesus by BroadwaySpotted

Welcome back to another installment of Theater People, the new podcast featuring interviews with the creative forces onstage and behind the scenes. Robin first won many of our hearts as Mic…

SOURCE: BroadwaySpotted at 10:00AM
Monday, July 21, 2014 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Lena Hall, Billy Magnussen, Constantine Maroulis and More Set for Broadway The Hardway by Andrew Gans

42West and Jacob Langfelder will present Broadway The Hardway July 28 at 8 PM at 42West.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:58AM

BWW TV: Go Inside Camp Broadway's 2014 Family Finale! by BroadwayWorld TV

Camp Broadway's Original Summer Program for theater-loving kids, ages 10-17, kicked off last week and just concluded on Friday, July 18, 2014. The week-long program immerses campers in an au…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:56AM

GRACE NOTES: Monday, July 21, 2014 by Susan Grace

  Today’s Highlights: * Patti LuPone‘s The Lady with the Torch, conceived & directed by Scott Wittman, opens at 54 Below. * Piece of My Heart: The Bert Berns Story, by…

SOURCE: Grace Notes Subscription at 09:55AM

ArtsCentric celebrates African-American female vocal artists in 'Sincerely, Me' by Tim Smith , The Baltimore Sun

A couple of times during the ambitious production the audience is asked to imagine how poorer our world would be without the legacy of African-American women who raised their voices in song.

SOURCE: The Baltimore Sun Subscription at 09:54AM

Photo Coverage: Backstage at ALADDIN with Phil Collins! by Jessica Fallon Gordon

Disney's Aladdin, the Tony Award-winning new musical comedy based on the Academy Award-winning animated film, opened to critical acclaim on March 20th, 2014 at Broadway's New Amsterdam Theat…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:50AM

Tony Winner Patti LuPone & 54 Below in Agreement by Sandi Durell

    54 Below, Broadway’s Supper Club, has announced a multi-year agreement with two-time Tony Award winner Patti LuPone. Twice yearly, LuPone will play two-week engagements a…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 09:50AM

Complete Casting Announced for Free Reading of New Musical Battleship Potemkin by Andrew Gans

The York Theatre Company's Developmental Reading Series will continue July 22 with a concert version of the new musical Battleship Potemkin, which is based on Sergei Eisenstein’s c…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:50AM

Fuse Theater Review: Shakespeare & Co’s “The Servant of Two Masters” — An Old Farce, Refreshed by Ian Thal

Director Jenna Ware's adaptation (a world premiere) of Carlo Goldoni's inspired zaniness puts a delightfully distinctive spin on a classic of clowning.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 09:46AM

Patti LuPone Signs Multi-Year Deal with 54 Below by Andrew Gans

Olivier and two-time Tony winner Patti LuPone has signed a multi-year agreement with the Manhattan nightspot 54 Below: Twice yearly, LuPone will play two-week engagements at the venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:40AM

Mr. Confidential by Doug Marino

With music and lyrics by Samuel Bernstein, this fantastic entrant into the New York Musical Theater Festival (NTMF) seems to be seriously rallying for a future off-Broadway run.  I am i…

SOURCE: Act Three - The Reviews at 09:32AM

VIDEO: Watch Full Music Video of Disney Stars Performing FROZEN's 'Do You Want to Build a Snowman?' by TV News Desk

The music video premiered on the popular WATCH Disney Channel app for verified users on FRIDAY, JULY 18 and SUNDAY, JULY 20 on Disney Channel.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:10AM

'The Fantasticks' breaks a color barrier by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Not long ago, Kevin R. Free went to an audition for a part in the longest running musical in history. He immediately felt weird....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 09:08AM

WAKE UP with BWW 7/21/14 - PIECE OF MY HEART, LOVE AND HUMAN REMAINS, Patti LuPone, ON YOUR FEET! 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 Today's big news PIECE OF MY HEART and LOVE AND HUMAN R…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:07AM

Livestreaming Bay Area Playwrights Festival (#BAPF) Panels—Fri, July 25-Sun, July 27 by HowlRound

By HowlRound TV. Playwrights Foundation in San Francisco presents four panels at the 37th Annual Bay Area Playwrights Festival livestreaming on the global, commons based, peer-produced HowlR…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 09:01AM

Awards: Theatre Highlights of the Week: Medea, The Nether and Shakespeare in Love

Several major openings and closings this week

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 09:00AM

Suzan-Lori Parks livestreams Watch Me Work—Wed, July 23 by HowlRound

By HowlRound TV. You’re invited to join Suzan-Lori Parks from the lobby of The Public Theater in New York City for "Watch Me Work" which is livestreaming for the global, commons-based peer…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 09:00AM
Monday, July 21, 2014 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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The Grass Is Always Greener by Michael Kaiser

The American View: It would be so great to be working in a European arts institution. After all, those organizations get such a large portion of their budget from the government. The Europe…

SOURCE: Huffington Post at 08:55AM

Linda Bloodworth-Thomason Talks Broadway-Bound FIRST WIVES CLUB: 'It's a Talksicle' by Movies News Desk

Linda Bloodworth-Thomason speaks about her new musical FIRST WIVES CLUB, bound for Broadway in the Fall of 2015.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:49AM

Homeboy Thanksgiving by Mason Trappio

Playwright Jose Zaraté and director Rhiannon Cooper debut a masterful production, Homeboy Thanksgiving, at this year’s Fringe Festival. Two brothers, Ernesto and Ray (Silas Gordon Brigham…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 08:47AM

Initial Casting Announced for Tour of Monty Python's Spamalot, Beginning January 2015 by Mark Shenton

Monty Python's Spamalot is to resume a U.K. tour following its three year West End run at the Harold Pinter and then Playhouse Theatre, beginning performances Jan. 15, 2015, at Mancheste…

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:33AM

Ben H. Winters: Fiction Writing and the “I Want” Song by Ben H. Winters

Since my old pal Kait Kerrigan did such a great guest post for me, about show writing and collaborative work in general, I thought for NMT I would point to some specific ways that my work a…

SOURCE: newmusicaltheatre.com at 08:27AM

Rosemary Lee: Under the Vaulted Sky review dance with a fragile magic by Sanjoy Roy

Milton Keynes international festivalThis procession for almost 100 performers is a clever synthesis of the natural and the spiritual Rosemary Lee: how to create a large-scale, site-specific …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:14AM

London Company of Matilda The Musical Finds Its New Miss Trunchbull by Mark Shenton

Craig Els will join the West End company of Matilda The Musical in September to star as Miss Trunchbull.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:14AM

IF/THEN's Tamika Lawrence Makes NYC Solo Concert Debut Tonight at 54 Below with 'THE SLAY' by BroadwayWorld

IFTHEN star Tamika Lawrence, who plays Elena, makes her New York City solo concert debut with 'THE SLAY A ROCK EXPERIENCE' tonight, July 21, 2014 at 930 p.m. at 54 Below.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:13AM

The Pirates of Penzance by Guest Writer

Ceaseless motion, vibrant energy, rampant silliness, and one superb voice among many good ones. These are the substantial merits of the Toby’s Dinner Theatre production of the Gilbert and …

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 08:13AM

ON YOUR FEET! NYC Staged Reading Begins Tonight by BroadwayWorld

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, On Your Feet - a new musical based on the life story of seven-time GRAMMY winning international superstar Gloria Estefan and her husband, legendary prod…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:05AM

Lena Hall, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Condola Rashad, Barrett Foa and More Set for BROADWAY STANDS UP FOR FREEDOM NYCLU Benefit Concert Tonight by BroadwayWorld

The New York Civil Liberties Union, the New York State affiliate of the ACLU, welcomes an array of award-winning performers for Broadway Stands Up for Freedom, its annual benefit concert, to…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:01AM

Funny New DANCE OF THE VAMPIRES Social Media Image Released by Pat Cerasaro

The new Paris production of Jim Steinman and Michael Kunze's international mega-hit gothic musical DANCE OF THE VAMPIRES is showcased in an amusing and entertaining social media image just r…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:00AM

BWW's On This Day - July 21, 2014

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on July 21 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:00AM
Monday, July 21, 2014 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Patti LuPone Brings THE LADY WITH A TORCH to 54 Below, Beginning Tonight by BroadwayWorld

Two-time Tony Award winner and 54 Below favorite Patti LuPone returns to 54 Below with her critically-acclaimed show 'The Lady with A Torch', conceived and directed by Scott Wittman.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:57AM

'Drop Dead Perfect' - Southern Gothic Antics by Andy Propst

Jason Cruz and Everett Quinton in Drop Dead Perfect (©John Quilty) Passions run high, secrets threaten to boil over, and camp theatrics are rife in Erasmus Fenn's melodramedy Drop Dea…

SOURCE: AmericanTheaterWeb at 07:56AM

Arts funding: Seaside – is it good for the art? by Simon Tait

“It’s so bracing!” We’re all familiar with the poster for Skegness, with John Hassall’s rosy-cheeked and portly fisherman complete with seaboots and sou’wester frolicking on an o…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:55AM

Laurel and Hardy in “Them Thar Hills” by Trav S.D.

Tonight is the anniversary of the release date of the hilarious Laurel and Hardy comedy Them Thar Hills (1934). In this Hal Roach production, the boys go camping in a trailer as a treatmen…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 07:52AM

Medea, National Theatre by Heather Neill

We know how the story ends, but then so did Euripides' first audience in Athens in 431 BC. Medea was already a familiar character of myth, a sorceress whose ungovernable passion for Jason le…

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 07:44AM

Feature: Edinburgh preview – I Promise You Sex and Violence by Conori Bell-Bhuiyan

“This show is fun, highly entertaining, and very necessary. It will definitely make you laugh; it will definitely piss some people off – I expect some people to walk out… but it’…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 07:37AM

The Capital City Showcase by Tim Treanor

Since the entertainers who make up The Capital City Showcase change from production to production, the only useful thing a review can do is address broad themes. The broad themes to The Capi…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 07:32AM

Drop Dead Perfect by Richard Seff

Erasmus Fenn is a stage magician turned novelist turned playwright, whose first play, Drop Dead Perfect, has been brought to Theatre at St. Clement’s off Broadway, through the combined…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 07:15AM

Summer Camp: Drop Dead Perfect by Sandi Durell

  NY Theater Review by JK Clarke       Television and film of the 1950s are pretty broad targets for parody. A good deal of the country’s post-war optimism... The post …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 07:04AM

Theatre News: New Salford theatre space in Kings Arms welcomes Pinter's Dumb Waiter, 26 July

Kings Arms opens a new space the Lucy Davis Vaults with Harold Pinter's The Dumb Waiter by Ransack Theatre.

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 07:00AM
Monday, July 21, 2014 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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When We Were Young and Unafraid Interview with Cherry Jones | The House Next Door | Slant Magazine by Jon Magaril

Cherry Jones loves company, so it's fitting that she plays the proprietor of a bed and breakfast in When We Were Young and Unafraid. You won't find the actress demanding her own dressing roo…

SOURCE: Slant Magazine at 06:57AM

Mummenschanz: Musicians of Silence , Peacock Theatre, London by Neil Norman

Peacock Theatre, London: Celebrating 40 years of non-verbal mummery, this show from the uber-mime company Mummenschantz selects the best bits and runs them together; therein lies its appeal …

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:28AM

The Human Algorithm by Alex Dahms

You and a close group of friends are out at a dimly lit, divey bar. Or maybe it’s a higher end, cocktail place where you can grab a few classier drinks; nothing too crowded or cluttered wi…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 06:19AM

Kimmel Center's change in focus is paying off

In a series of incremental steps over the past few years, the Kimmel Center has changed its physical campus to reflect a revamping of its original mission.

SOURCE: Philly.com at 06:14AM

Son of Man , Crypt of the Museum of the Order of St John, London by Natasha Tripney

Crypt of the Museum of the Order of St John, London: The space has a power of its own for this intense passion play, performed in an atmospheric historic setting. The 12th-century vaulted cr…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:12AM

Norma , Holland Park Theatre, London by Edward Bhesania

Holland Park Theatre, London: In certain sections of Bellini's Norma - a pinnacle of the bel canto repertoire - the music takes on an almost Wagner-esque dramatic intensity, in line wit…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:02AM

Go! List sneak peek: Best St. Louis venue makeover

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
Monday, July 21, 2014 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Amadeus , Chichester Festival Theatre by Michael Coveney

Chichester Festival Theatre: Rupert Everett's baroque and droll, dark night of the soul in Peter Shaffer's classic relaunches the Chichester Festival Theatre. Built for a mere &…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:54AM

The Jungle Book , Claremont Landscape Gardens, Esher, Surrey by Graham Gurrin

Claremont Landscape Gardens, Esher, Surrey: From the moment Chapterhouse's performance begins - on a small rostrum stage in one corner of a landscaped garden, decorated with little more…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:44AM

Gloria: A Pigtale , Linbury Studio, London by George Hall

Linbury Studio, London: Created by Frederic Wake-Walker, who directs its initial production, Mahogany Opera Group was formed earlier this year when Wake-Walker combined The Opera Group (form…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:34AM
Monday, July 21, 2014 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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Education & Training: Central trains adults with learning disabilities by Susan Elkin

Here’s a bit of good news. Next month fifteen adults with learning disabilities will become the first students to graduate with a diploma in performance making from the Royal Central Schoo…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 04:56AM

Victorian Opera: Into the Woods by Anne-Marie Peard

After the success of their Sunday in the Park with George (1984), Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine created Into the Woods (1986), which beat Phantom of the Opera at the Tonys and firm…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 04:51AM

Harnessing Your Motivator by Admin

Posted in Personal DevelopmentStrategyI love sports—not enough to spend time watching hours of it, but enough to read about it and watch a few championship games. Some of the greatest athl…

SOURCE: theartsentrepreneur.com at 04:00AM
Monday, July 21, 2014 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Barry Mitchell Cruises On The Seafarer by K.e. Weber

Hoy Polloy presents the Victorian premiere of  Conor McPherson's Olivier and Tony Award nominated play The Seafarer - A Christmas fable of despair and redemption where a drink is ne…

SOURCE: Theatre People Australia at 03:55AM

PHOTO CALL: "Play Ball!" Rock Of Ages vs. Beautiful, Once vs. Kinky Boots and More at July 17 Softball Action by Joseph Marzullo

The Broadway Show League continued its 60th annual softball season July 17 and is now in the midst of its regular season games as teams battle their way toward the championship. Key matchup…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:02AM

Musicals we love: Hedwig and the Angry Inch by Alexis Soloski

With all the raw spontaneity of a rock'n'roll gig, this show cuts to the core of sexual identity, love and lossA friend brought me to Hedwig and the Angry Inch a few months after it opened o…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:00AM
Monday, July 21, 2014 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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‘An Evening with Danny Kaye’ at The American Century Theater by David Friscic

Brian Childers IS the exact personification of Danny Kaye in the wonderfully amusing and slightly manic current production at The American Century Theater (TACT), An Evening with Danny Kaye.…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:30AM

Sally Wood: 'I know the age gap between me and Ronnie is there. I wish it wasn't' by Bryony Gordon

Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood's third wife, Sally, tells Bryony Gordon about being a 'grandmother' of eight

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 02:00AM

Alice Ripley Covers Tori Amos 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 02:00AM

Plan your week's theatre: top tickets by Lyn Gardner

Helen McCrory does Medea at the National or head to Liverpool for the latest giant spectacular from Royal de Luxe or Glasgow to celebrate the Commonwealth Games with plenty of theatreThe ann…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:00AM
Monday, July 21, 2014 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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‘Abominable’ at The Hub Theatre by Michael Poandl

There’s no question: puberty can be a bitch. Or, more to the point, a beast… It is the latter metaphor that is explored extensively in The Hub Theatre’s intriguing new play, Abominable…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:38AM

Kristin Chenoweth Confirms Plans For New Christmas Album; Idina Menzel Duet? by Pat Cerasaro

Internationally adored stage and screen star Kristin Chenoweth has revealed preliminary plans are currently underway for a new Christmas album, which could potentially contain a duet with Id…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:05AM

NYC-Themed ANNIE Movie Social Media Image Released 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 01:01AM

Andrew Lloyd Webber Endorses UK Assisted Dying Bill by Pat Cerasaro

World renowned composer Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber candidly discussed his serious consideration of suicide following major surgery last year in a recent interview and now has moved to endorse …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:01AM

Chrissy Teigen on "Snack-Off", Cooking, & Girl-Crushes by Young Hollywood

Chrissy Teigen on "Snack-Off", Cooking, & Girl-Crushes Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover girl, Social Media Queen, and Mrs John Legend herself, Chrissy Teigen, pays a visit to the YH S…

SOURCE: Young Hollywood at 01:00AM

Interviews: Jeremy Jordan Is Finding Neverland at the A.R.T.

And he hopes to do Jennifer Hudson proud.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00AM

Kids Choice Sports Awards: Jake Miller, Mario, Madison Beer, & More on Fave Athletes by Young Hollywood

Kids Choice Sports Awards: Jake Miller, Mario, Madison Beer, & More on Fave Athletes Join YH and our guest correspondent Katie Ford at the Kids Choice Sports Awards as we chat with teen/twee…

SOURCE: Young Hollywood at 01:00AM

"Finding Carter" Star Kathryn Prescott on Show's Intriguing Premise by Young Hollywood

"Finding Carter" Star Kathryn Prescott on Show's Intriguing Premise British starlet Kathryn Prescott pays a visit to the YH Studio to explain the very intriguing premise behind her MTV origi…

SOURCE: Young Hollywood at 01:00AM
Monday, July 21, 2014 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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‘The Tempest’ at Aldersgate Community Church Theatre by Julia L. Exline

Aldersgate Church Community Theater presents Shakespeare’s The Tempest, directed by Amanda Coffin. For this production, Aldersgate ditches the elaborate sets and costumes in favor of a min…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:47AM

Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend - 7/19-7/20/2014

Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from this weekend Sunday, July 20, 2014 - Sunday, July 20, 2014.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:45AM

Gear off, Brave face on – Maude Davey on ‘My Life in the Nude’ by Bethany Simons

Maude Davey is a theatre maker and performance artist whose body is as recognisable as her face. This week Davey will once again perform her hit solo show My Life in the Nude as part of ENC…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 12:08AM

Hottest Articles on BWW from Sunday, Jul. 20

Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from Sunday, July 20, 2014.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:00AM

A Killer Among Us: Gentleman's Guide Tony Nominee Bryce Pinkham Chats About Being Broadway's Bad Boy by Michael Gioia

Bryce Pinkham, a 2014 Tony Award nominee for his performance in Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder, is the go-to Broadway badass and enjoys taking a stab at the challenge.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

"Get Up and Make It Happen!" Broadway-Bound On Your Feet! Musical Begins NYC Readings by Michael Gioia

New York City readings for the Broadway-bound musical On Your Feet, a new show inspired by the music made famous by Grammy Award winner Gloria Estefan and her husband, musician-producer…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

If/Then's Tamika Lawrence Will Slay Tonight With "Rock-Funk-Soul Realness" at 54 Below by Michael Gioia

Tamika Lawrence, who plays Elena in the new Broadway musical If/Then, makes her New York City solo concert debut July 21 at 54 Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

"I Want Candy"! Zak Resnick Is Legendary Songwriter Bert Berns in Off-Broadway's Piece of My Heart, Opening Tonight by Michael Gioia

Piece of My Heart, a new musical based on the life and songs of legendary songwriter Bert Berns, opens Off-Broadway July 21 at The Irene Diamond Stage at The Pershing Square Signature C…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Broadway Stands Up for Freedom, with Hedwig's Lena Hall, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Telly Leung, Held Tonight by Adam Hetrick

Lena Hall, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Telly Leung and more are part of the annual benefit concert Broadway Stands Up for Freedom, which takes place July 21 at the Skirball Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Patti LuPone Ignites a Torch at 54 Below, Starting Tonight by Andrew Gans

Olivier and two-time Tony winner Patti LuPone returns to the Manhattan nightspot 54 Below July 21.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Love and Human Remains, From "Queer As Folk" Writer Brad Fraser, Begins Off-Broadway Run Tonight by Andrew Gans

Brad Fraser's Love and Human Remains plays a limited engagement at The Peter Jay Sharp Theater beginning July 21.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Lauren Pritchard-Michael Kimmel Play Songbird, With Stephen Bogardus and Kacie Sheik, Flies Tonight by Andrew Gans

A one-night-only presentation of singer-songwriter Lauren Pritchard and writer Michael Kimmel's new play Songbird is offered July 21 at Joe’s Pub.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

In Her Own Words: Little Shop's Ellen Greene Remembers Her Friend and Mentor, Filmmaker Paul Mazursky by Andrew Gans

Stage and screen star Ellen Greene, forever linked with the role of the lovably ditzy Audrey in both the stage and screen incarnations of The Little Shop of Horrors, remembers her friend and…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Piece of My Heart: The Bert Berns Story, Starring Zak Resnick, Leslie Kritzer & Teal Wicks, Opens Off-Broadway by Broadway.com

Piece of My Heart: The Bert Berns Story celebrates its official opening night on July 21 at The Irene Diamond Stage at The Pershing Square Signature Center. The off-Broadway bio-musical, dir…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:00AM

Impressions of Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker's "Elena's Aria" by The Dance Enthusiast

"Almost no one gets through life without chastening “Elena’s Aria”-type spells of loneliness and melancholy. And the dancers’ emotional commitment and their brilliant…

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 12:00AM

The Dance Enthusiast Announces #MYDANCEUPCLOSE Contest Winners by The Dance Enthusiast

This summer, The Dance Enthusiast hosted a photo contest inviting dance lovers to share their best snapshots of anything and everything dance-related. Fellow dance enthusiasts were also urge…

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 12:00AM

Jonathan Demme, André Gregory, and Wallace Shawn on Making "A Master Builder"

Jonathan Demme, André Gregory, and Wallace Shawn discuss bringing their interpretation of Henrik Ibsen’s “The Master Builder” to the screen. This Ibsen classic tells the tale of a suc…

SOURCE: WNYC at 12:00AM

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