Thursday, July 21, 2011 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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'Death Takes a Holiday' review: Songs are DOA by Joe Dziemianowicz

The Darkest of Souls is the brightest beacon of delight in the well-performed but disappointing new musical "Death Takes a Holiday."

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 11:48PM

Review Roundup: DEATH TAKES A HOLIDAY - All the Reviews!

Roundabout Theatre Company's production of the new musical, Death Takes a Holiday began performances on Friday, June 10, 2011 and opened tonight, July 21, 2011 at the Laura Pels Theatre at t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:44PM

Class Notes: Joe DiPietro, Beginnings by Lauren Class Schneider

Lauren Class Schneider talks to writer Joe DiPietro about his beginnings with the show "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change."

SOURCE: BroadwayStars at 11:30PM
Thursday, July 21, 2011 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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84 Days ’til Godspell: But how many days until opening? by Ken

There are 84 days until our first performance of Godspell on Broadway, but we have 99 days to the opening night . . . and the opening night party. And believe it or not, that’s what I …

SOURCE: Day By Day: The Producer’s Perspective at 10:57PM

Karen Gillan and Douglas Hodge Headline Donmar Warehouse's INADMISSIBLE EVIDENCE

Douglas Hodge and Karen Gillan are set to lead INADMISSIBLE EVIDENCE at the Donmar Warehouse, reports The Daily Mail. Jamie Lloyd, associate director of the Donmar Warehouse, will direct the…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:52PM

Death Takes a Holiday

Legit Reviews: The long-gestating tuner, derived from an Americanization of a mystical Italian play from the post-WWI era, feels like a worn elastic band that has lost its snap.

SOURCE: Variety at 10:31PM

Rees' 'Royal' reminiscences by Michael Riedel

The Royal Shake speare Company's in town -- performing five shows in reper tory at the Park Ave nue Armory -- so it seemed a fine time to talk with Roger Rees about the 22 years he spent the…

SOURCE: The New York Post Subscription at 10:27PM

Liev Schreiber Joins Toni Collette in 'Mental' Movie

Liev Schreiber and Toni Collette will star opposite each other in an upcoming film entitled 'Mental,' reports Variety.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:25PM

Tuneful 'Death' not the be all and end all by Elisabeth Vincentelli

Death has been very busy over the years, and it sure has range: It's had star turns in movies as diverse as "Bill and Ted's Bogus Holiday," "The Seventh Seal" and "All That Jazz." Now the Gr…

SOURCE: The New York Post Subscription at 10:24PM

Review: Death Takes a Holiday at curtainup.com by Simon Saltzman

Composer Maury Yeston, book authors the late Peter Stone and Thomas Meehan and director Doug Hughes have resurrected Alberto Casella,s metaphysical/fantastical/supernatural 1924 Italian play…

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 10:21PM

SOUND OFF Special Interview: Sylvie Vartan by Pat Cerasaro

Today we are talking to an international recording superstar who ushered in the new era of rock and roll with her songs and performance style in France in the early 1960s and created an unpa…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:11PM

Theater Review | 'Death Takes a Holiday': Set Aside That Scythe, and Let’s Put on a Show by Charles Isherwood

The new musical “Death Takes a Holiday” finds the Grim Reaper visiting the living and breaking into song.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:01PM

Theater review: 'Quake' at Open Fist Theatre Company by Margaret K. Gray

Margaret Gray reviews "Quake," the first entry in the First Look Festival at Open Fist Theatre Company.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 10:00PM

Review: Death Takes a Holiday by Andy Propst

Julian Ovenden and Jill Paice deliver strong performances in this often disappointing musical version of Walter Ferris' play.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:00PM

Feature: 10 Tuneful CDs by Andy Propst

Reviews of discs from Kate Baldwin, Ann Hampton and Liz Callaway, Tim Robbins and more.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:00PM
Thursday, July 21, 2011 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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Hugh Jackman Headed to Broadway in October 2012?

Actor Hugh Jackman is going to have his work cut out for him.Jackman, who just finished a concert tour, has five movies already slated for released within the next year, and has recently con…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:58PM

DEATH TAKES A HOLIDAY - Talkin' Broadway's Review by Matthew Murray

But when Death Takes a Holiday speaks, and especially sings, from its heart, as it does with increasing regularity and urgency as the evening unfolds, it gives you almost everything you coul…

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 09:56PM

Billy Bragg: Busking at Lincoln Center

Plus, final season of 'Entourage'; Zach Braff's "All New People"

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

PHOTO CALL: Billy Elliot, Memphis, Rock of Ages, Addams Family and Voca People in Bryant Park by Matthew Blank

The Broadway in Bryant Park free concert series continued July 21 with performances from the casts of Billy Elliot, Memphis, Rock of Ages, Addams Family and Voca People.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:44PM

Lady Gaga, Rob Marshall to Guest Judge on FOX's So You Think Can Dance by Brian Scott Lipton

Choreographer and director Rob Marshall and recording superstar Lady Gaga will be guest judges next week on FOX's hit series So You Think Can You Dance. The show is hosted by Cat Deely.…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:43PM

Review - Silence! The Musical at Theatre 80 Off Broadway by Christopher Caggiano

One of the most overused punchlines of recent times has been "[Fill in the Blank] -- The Musical." You take the most unlikely property and speculate about making it into a Broadway tuner, an…

SOURCE: Everything I Know I Learned From Musicals at 09:42PM

LES MIS Movie to Start Filming in London in February; Javert Update

The upcoming film version of LES MISERABLES has taken further steps to the big screen according to The Daily Mail, the film has scheduled shooting for February in the UK.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:31PM

Moore: Playwrights head home to develop Curious New Voices by John Moore

There are youth writing programs, and there is Curious New Voices, which culminates in a three-day festival of newly spawned works from the fertile minds of writers ages 15 to 21, performed …

SOURCE: Denver Post at 09:07PM

Theater review: 'Hamlet' in Griffith Park by Kathy Foley

F. Kathleen Foley reviews Independent Shakespeare Co.'s 'Hamlet' in Griffith Park.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 09:00PM

Theater review: 'Bikini Beach Bacchae' at Knightsbridge Theatre by David Nichols

David C. Nichols reviews "Bikini Beach Bacchae" at the Knightsbridge Theatre.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 09:00PM

Bill Pullman to Star in TNT's Innocent by Brian Scott Lipton

Stage and screen star Bill Pullman will star in TNT's Innocent, a two-hour telefilm based on the book by Scott Turow, according to Deadline.com. Mike Robe will write and direct the film…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:00PM
Thursday, July 21, 2011 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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NY1 Theater Review: "Death Takes A Holiday"

"Death Takes A Holiday" has its world premiere off-Broadway, courtesy of the Roundabout Theater Company.

SOURCE: NY1 at 08:49PM

Disney Theatrical Sales - Broadway Student Workshops by Disneyonbroadway

Jump into a Disney musical like never before! Everyone from beginners to professionals ages 8 to 80 can experience the thrill of Broadway and the magic of Disney through these hands-on explo…

SOURCE: YouTube at 08:46PM

Oswald - by Dennis Richard by Melody Breyer-Grell

SimsOsFritz Possibly known to the baby boomers as the prince of all assassins, Lee Harvey Oswald's unconfessed murder of JFK was an event of such universal impact, that it might have be…

SOURCE: NiteLifeExchange at 08:44PM

3 Musicals from the Midtown Festival: "Peg O’ My Heart," "Between the Bricks" & "Boomers" by Rob Lester

Let the games begin. Theatre festivals are always a game … of chance. We festival regulars know that you get the shows that are cheery and the ones that make you weary, the dreary and dr…

SOURCE: NiteLifeExchange at 08:40PM

Darren Criss to Follow Daniel Radcliffe in HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING?

Will Darren Criss make his Broadway debut this year in a star-studded revivalA deal for him to do just that is in the works, according to Deadline.com. The actor - who rose to fame this year…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:17PM

STAGE TUBE: John Stamos Talks HAIRSPRAY & More With Jimmy Kimmel!

John Stamos is best known for his TV roles - Uncle Jesse on Full House and Carl on GLEE, to name just two - but the actor also has a distinct presence on stage with four Broadway credits und…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:00PM

Alan Neal Hubbs dies at 63

Legit News: Was artistic director of Pandemonium Theater -- Alan Neal Hubbs, longtime artistic director of Ray Bradbury's Pandemonium Theatre Company, died June 9 of a pulmonary embolism. He…

SOURCE: Variety at 08:00PM

Theater review: 'Dysnomia' at the Lounge Theatre by Daryl Miller

Los Angeles theater review: The affirming moments in Marja-Lewis Ryan's later-in-life coming-of-age story "Dysnomia" play like an "It Gets Better" video for adults. 'Dysnomia' by Marja-Lewis…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 08:00PM
Thursday, July 21, 2011 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Photo Flash: BATMAN LIVE - First Look!

While much of the attention around the world was focused on one comic book musical adaptation opening, another was also making its beginning - BATMAN LIVE, which began arena tour in the UK i…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:32PM

A New 'Spider-Man' Suit Debuts to Decidedly Mixed Reviews by Brooks Barnes

The tight red-and-blue costume, which appears to be made from shiny rubber, may become a problem for Columbia Pictures and Marvel Studios.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 07:00PM

Inside the court of King Tony

There may never be another inside account quite like it: the first credible indications of how Rupert Murdoch encouraged Tony Blair to go to war; the most detailed version yet of one of thos…

SOURCE: The Independent at 07:00PM

The Hooligan: A criminally ignored play

WS Gilbert, lyricist partner of Arthur Sullivan, was also a serious playwright: this year is the centenary of his death, and also of his last theatrical work, a one act melodrama called The …

SOURCE: The Independent at 07:00PM

Loyalty, Hampstead Theatre, London

Imagine feeling bitterly opposed to the invasion of Iraq at the same time as being the long-term partner of Jonathan Powell, Tony Blair's Chief of Staff and closest adviser. It sounds like a…

SOURCE: The Independent at 07:00PM
Thursday, July 21, 2011 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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BWW TV: THE ADDAMS FAMILY Plays Broadway in Bryant Park 2011!

BroadwayWorld TV brings you the performances from The Addams Family at Broadway in Bryant Park, 2011

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:26PM

BWW TV: ROCK OF AGES Plays Broadway in Bryant Park 2011!

BroadwayWorld TV brings you the performances from Rock Of Ages at Broadway in Bryant Park, 2011

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:25PM

The Company of Sister Act The Musical Celebrates Their 100th Performance! by Admin

On July 19, 2011, Sister Act The Musical performed its 100th show! After the performance, the cast and crew gathered in the lower lobby to celebrate! Broadwayworld.com was there to capture …

SOURCE: The Hartman Group at 06:19PM

Three to see? A trio of plays could be a cool way to spend a summer evening

Chicago theaters do not nap during the dog days of summer. Along with the many extended runs of earlier well-received productions, you now can add to the mix two world-premiere plays, and a …

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 06:12PM

Ghost - The Musical by The Tyro Theatre Critic

Film-to-stage musicals have seldom come with such theatrically vivid productions. Matthew Warchus and his team have put together a staging of some brilliance. It's a pity the musical itself …

SOURCE: The Tyro Theatre Critic at 06:10PM

Butley by The Tyro Theatre Critic

Insanely smart tutor terrifying students. It's like a flash-back to the worst bits of my time at university. Simon Gray's superb "Butley" is a play whose humour only disguises the sadness at…

SOURCE: The Tyro Theatre Critic at 06:10PM

BWW TV: MEMPHIS Plays Broadway in Bryant Park!

BroadwayWorld TV brings you the performances from Memphis at Broadway in Bryant Park, 2011

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:08PM

BWW TV: BILLY ELLIOT Plays Broadway in Bryant Park

BroadwayWorld TV brings you the performances from Billy Elliot at Broadway in Bryant Park, 2011

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:08PM

STAGE TUBE: I AM THEATRE Project- Lou Bellamy

BroadwayWorld.com is excited to share a new weekly series developed by the Theatre Communications Group This week Penumbra Theatre Company's Lou Bellamy shares pivotal moments in his theatre…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:06PM

PHOTO CALL: A First Look at Batman Live by Matthew Blank

Batman Live launched an international arena stage tour at Manchester's Evening News Arena July 19. It will next travel to suck U.K. destinations as Newcastle, Glasgow, Sheffield, Birming…

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:01PM
Thursday, July 21, 2011 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Nick Wyman, Equity President Advocating Family Healthcare for Actors

Actors Equity President Nick Wyman recently took to Facebook to advocate family Healthcare for actors. Wyman writes If you find twelve weeks of stage work in a year, you qualify for six mont…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:57PM

Kevin Earley to Take Over for Ill Julian Ovenden in Tonight's Opening of DEATH TAKES A HOLIDAY

Roundabout Theatre Company opens Death Takes a Holiday, tonight, Thursday, July 21, 2011 at the Laura Pels Theatre at the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre, and BroadwayWorld ha…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:51PM

The Afternoon Report, Thursday, July 21, 2011 by Boneau/Bryan-Brown

Brought to you by Boneau/Bryan-Brown Thursday, July 21, 2011  Today’s Tweets from BBB Follow us on Twitter –  http://twitter.com/BBBway Click on any hyperlinked  item for more inf…

SOURCE: BONEAU/BRYAN-BROWN at 05:49PM

There’s Always a Choice by Travis Bedard

Those who operate in near-Travis orbit will hear me repeat phrases and motifs repeatedly as I hammer out a life’s philosophy before I die. “All we have is time and people” for instance…

SOURCE: Cambiare Productions at 05:47PM

Joyce Van Patten Will Confront The Show Off for the Peccadillo July 25 by Adam Hetrick

Stage and screen veteran Joyce Van Patten will lead a free reading of George Kelly's 1924 comedy The Show Off for the Peccadillo Theatre Company July 25 at the Theatre at St. Clemen…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:45PM

Who's That Broadway Star? Click On to Five Fantastic TV Commercials by Broadway.com

It’s always fun to spot a familiar face in a TV commercial, especially when a Broadway star is making the pitch. And thanks to YouTube, ads can live forever, even when the ad campaign …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:42PM

LA STAGE INSIDER by Julio Martinez

INSIDER spotlights International Theatre Festival  invasion of LA, Ventura and Calabasas, the premiere of Justin Tanner's 22nd play, Day Drinkers, the cabaret showcase of Brett Rybeck, the…

SOURCE: LA STAGE Times at 05:33PM

Anywhere Theatre Festival, Brisbane by Julian

Just heard from my mate Paul, who’s been the driving force behind a wonderful concept, the Anywhere Theatre Festival. The video: </p>Anywhere Festival

SOURCE: creatingtheatre.com at 05:27PM

"Here I Go Again" from Rock of Ages at Broadway in Bryant Park by Stage-Rush

"Here I Go Again" from Rock of Ages at Broadway in Bryant Park The cast of Rock of Ages sings "Here I Go Again" at Broadway in Bryant Park. July 21, 2011 From: StageRush…

SOURCE: YouTube at 05:27PM

Dennis Neal to play Louis Armstrong in world-premiere play by Elizabeth Maupin

Orlando actor Dennis Neal will star as legendary jazzman Louis Armstrong in the world-premiere production of Satchmo at the Waldorf, author and theater critic Terry Teachout’s play bas…

SOURCE: Orlando Theater at 05:19PM

Steven Spielberg Looking to Adapt A Steady Rain For the Big Screen Starring Hugh Jackman by Broadway.com

Steven Spielberg is looking to helm a film adaptation of Keith Huff's A Steady Rain. Hugh Jackman, the play's original Broadway star, revealed the news to Comingsoon.net while promot…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:19PM

Japanese Zen Painting Talk at LACMA by Pauline Adamek

*** On Saturday, August 13th 2011, LACMA (Los Angeles County Museum of Art, on Wilshire), will host a special Japanese Zen Painting gallery course on Hakuin Ekaku, one of the most signifi…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 05:10PM

World War I Returns to Center Stage by Eric Grode

World War I has spawned a cultural cottage industry of war-themed stories in theater, film and art.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:10PM

Promoter Seth Hurwitz calls out Live Nation / Ticketmaster on 'Fans First' conflict by Alfred Branch Jr.

When Live Nation and its Ticketmaster division recently launched the Fans First Coalition (FFC), the names of a host of influential promoters were among the members, names like Jam Productio…

SOURCE: Ticket News at 05:02PM

Opera Takes the Heat With A Little Help From Gatorade by Daniel J. Wakin

when temperatures push into the upper 90s, as happened on Thursday for a rehearsal of "Sweeney Todd" at Wolf Trap in Vienna, Va., a whole new set of concerns arises to make sure the sopranos…

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:00PM
Thursday, July 21, 2011 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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iKilL by Ryan Taylor

iKilL is a exhibition of excellent choreography performed by a well-drilled ensemble. Auteur director Izumi Ashizawa has gathered a team of talented young actors. Together, they seek to port…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 04:56PM

Theater auditions: ‘Dixie Swim Club’ in DeLand by Elizabeth Maupin

An audition notice from the Sands Theater Company: Sands Theater Company will hold open auditions for The Dixie Swim Club on August 7 and 8 (Sunday and Monday) at the Athens Theatre at 7 pm.…

SOURCE: Orlando Theater at 04:52PM

25th Annual Broadway Flea Market Sets Date by Broadway.com

The 25th annual Broadway Flea Market will set up shop in Shubert Alley at 44th Street on September 25. Fans can enter the market from 10am to 7pm. Each year at the Flea Market, merchant t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:50PM

26th Annual Broadway Flea Market Sets Date by Broadway.com

The 26th annual Broadway Flea Market will set up shop in Shubert Alley at 44th Street on September 25. Fans can enter the market from 10am to 7pm. Each year at the Flea Market, merchant t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:50PM

Date Set For 2011 Broadway Flea Market by Broadway.com

The annual Broadway Flea Market will set up shop in Shubert Alley at 44th Street on September 25. Fans can enter the market from 10am to 7pm. Each year at the Flea Market, merchant tables…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:50PM

It's High Time you Saw SISTER ACT on Broadway! by Sister Act

It's High Time you Saw SISTER ACT on Broadway! For more information on SISTER ACT, please visit http://www.sisteractbroadway.com/ From: SisterActBroadway Views: 12 0 ratings Time: …

SOURCE: YouTube at 04:49PM

Theater auditions: ‘The Graduate’ in Titusville by Elizabeth Maupin

Here’s an audition notice from the Titusville Playhouse: The Titusville Playhouse, Inc. Announces on Our Main Stage: Auditions for The Graduate Presented by special arrangement with Sa…

SOURCE: Orlando Theater at 04:48PM

Theater Listings July 22 — 28

A listing of previews and openings.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 04:47PM

Shanley's Trilogy Finale: The Drama Behind the Drama by Patrick Healy

After the first two parts were presented at the Manhattan Theater Club, the last part will be at Atlantic Theater Company.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 04:45PM

Jenn Harris’ Hyshterical Clarishe Shtarling by DAVID NOH

In the Noh: I’m officially going on record to say that “Silence!: the Musical” (at Theater 80) is funnier than “The Book of Mormon.”

SOURCE: Gay City News at 04:43PM

Bryan Fenkart sings "The Music of My Soul" from Memphis at Broadway in Bryant Park by Stage-Rush

Bryan Fenkart sings "The Music of My Soul" from Memphis at Broadway in Bryant Park Bryan Fenkart sings "The Music of My Soul" from Memphis at Broadway in Bryant Park. Ju…

SOURCE: YouTube at 04:40PM

STAGE TUBE: First Look at SINGIN' IN THE RAIN at the MUNY

You remember the plot. You love the characters. You know the song. It's no less than the stage adaptation of one of the most celebrated and beloved films of all time. 1920s Hollywood is the …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:38PM

Jessica Blank, Trip Cullman, Florencia Lozano, et al. Set for Rattlestick's F*!@cking Good Plays (festival, II) by Dan Bacalzo

Rattlestick Playwrights Theater has announced the playwrights and directors who will be participating in its F*!@cking Good Plays (festival, II), a series of new play readings to be presente…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:38PM

Andrew Rannells and Miranda Sings to Perform at Birdland, 8/29

YouTube sensation, chanteuse and high-end vocal coach MIRANDA SINGS is making her eighth concert appearance at Birdland on Monday, August 29 at 7pm. This event is part of the Broadway at Bir…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:33PM

PLAYBILL BACKSTAGE: Larking About Backstage at the RSC's Residency in NYC, Part 2

Royal Shakespeare Company actor Richard Katz continues to introduce Playbill readers to the men and women (and antics) at the famed company's summer repertory venue at New York City's Park A…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:30PM

Steven Spielberg to Make Film Adaptation of A STEADY RAIN Starring Daniel Craig & Hugh Jackman

According to Darkhorizons.com, Steven Spielberg mighthelm a big screen adaptation of A STEADY RAIN, which ran on Broadway back in 2009. Hugh Jackman, who starred in the show alongside Daniel…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:29PM

Inside a Master Class: Breathe, Punctuate, Forget Led Zeppelin by Erik Piepenburg

Luckily for aspiring musical theater performers in New York, some big Broadway names offer encouraging, tough-love-based 10-minute apprenticeships.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 04:24PM

Gypsy & the Bully Door by Hunter Styles

They can take away your home, but they can’t take your spirit. Sara Josephine James knows this better than any of us — she’s responsible not only for her own spirit but for numerou…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 04:23PM

With paint, percussion and precision, Blue Man Group works by Martin Morrow

North American tour delivers a Broadway-sized show with a greatest-hits roster of skits

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 04:20PM

Tyne Daly, Audra McDonald, et al. Set to Perform at McCarter Theatre by Dan Bacalzo

Four-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald will perform at the McCarter Theatre on Thursday, October 6, while Emmy and Tony Award winner Tyne Daly will present her celebrated cabaret act on …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:18PM

Next to Normal: An honest portrayal of mental illness by J. Kelly Nestruck

While Tony-winning Alice Ripley is clearly the draw, it’s her on-stage daughter who really shines

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 04:16PM

Annette Bening to Join Kristen Wiig in Imogene Film by Brian Scott Lipton

Annette Bening will star opposite Kristin Wiig in the film Imogene, according to Deadline.com. The film, which is written by Michelle Morgan and directed by Shari Springer Berman and Robert…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:12PM

BC/EFA's Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction Set for 9/25

Broadway dreams can come true as you find showbiz treasures, meet the stars and bid on once-in-a-lifetime items and experiences at the 26th Annual Broadway Flea Market amp Grand Auction.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:11PM

Andrew Rannells to Join Mirana Sings for August 29 Birdland Concert by Andy Propst

Andrew Rannells will join Miranda Sings for a concert at Birdland, on August 29 at 7pm. Miranda Sings is an internet character created by Colleen Ballinger, and proliferated via YouTube. Th…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:11PM

Andrew Rannells to Join Miranda Sings for August 29 Birdland Concert by Andy Propst

Andrew Rannells will join Miranda Sings for a concert at Birdland, on August 29 at 7pm. Miranda Sings is an internet character created by Colleen Ballinger, and proliferated via YouTube. Th…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:11PM

Pic of the Week: July 12, 2011 by Tony

Some of the Chinglish cast swings by a Family Devotions rehearsal.

SOURCE: Halcyon Theatre at 04:01PM
Thursday, July 21, 2011 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Works by Hunter Foster, Adam Gwon, et al. Featured in Signature's 2011-12 Season!

Signature Theatre's 22nd season kicks off by making musical theatre history with its American Musical Voices Project Next Generation World Premiere Repertory Series - the first time in the h…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:45PM

106.7 Lite FM's Broadway in Bryant Park | Brad Oscar by Givenik

106.7 Lite FM's Broadway in Bryant Park | Brad Oscar Brad Oscar, currently starring in The Addams Family on Broadway, supports Only Make Believe. Support this wonderful organization tha…

SOURCE: YouTube at 03:44PM

Griffiths lands Broadway gig

Legit News: Light also on board for 'Desert Cities' -- Rachel Griffiths will make her Broadway debut in Lincoln Center Theater's "Other Desert Cities," which also will see Judith Light come …

SOURCE: Variety at 03:44PM

106.7's Broadway in Bryant Park | Cortney Wolfson by Givenik

106.7's Broadway in Bryant Park | Cortney Wolfson The adorable Cortney Wolfson (Addams Family) supports The Human Society, which is available as a charity on Givenik.com! From: givenik …

SOURCE: YouTube at 03:37PM

Strawberry Theatre Workshop revisits the 1979 'Cloud Nine'

A review of "Cloud Nine," Caryl Churchill's 1979 breakthrough play, staged in Seattle by Strawberry Theatre Workshop. It's a somber take on a thoughtful, poignant script, directed by Nick Ga…

SOURCE: The Seattle Times at 03:35PM

Baitz's 'Other Desert Cities' makes it to Broadway

NEW YORK (AP) -- Rachel Griffiths and Judith Light will be jumping aboard "Other Desert Cities" when the play moves to Broadway....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 03:33PM

Irish ticketer Ticket Text raises funding with an 'Edge'

U2 guitarist The Edge is helping a young Irish company make its mark on the ticketing landscape. Ticket Text, the company behind white label ticketing solution Ticket ABC, just received over…

SOURCE: Ticket News at 03:32PM

Richard Katz Takes Playbill Video Backstage at the Armory for the Royal Shakespeare Company in NYC (Video) by Michael C. Gioia

The Royal Shakespeare Company has teamed with the Lincoln Center Festival, the Armory and Ohio State University to make its way across the world. The company has replicated the Stratford-upo…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:31PM

MARQUEE VALUE: Follies at the Marquis Theatre by Matthew Blank

Production: Follies, music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by James Goldman, directed by Eric Schaeffer, choreographed by Warren Carlyle, starring Bernadette Peters, Jan Maxwell, Danny …

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:27PM

106.7's Broadway in Bryant Park | Memphis by Givenik

106.7's Broadway in Bryant Park | Memphis Bryan Fenkart (Memphis) talks about his favorite charity, Musicians on Call, at 106.7's Broadway in Bryant Park! Watch until the end to lea…

SOURCE: YouTube at 03:25PM

PLUG: Things You Should Do With Your Time by CultureFuture

Apply to be a writing fellow with Createquity. Writing for Ian remains to this day some of the best writing I have ever produced, thanks to the mentorship and drive for excellence which Ian …

SOURCE: CultureFuture at 03:25PM

Funny Girl, With Farah Alvin, Begins at Gretna Playhouse July 21 by Adam Hetrick

Farah Alvin takes on the role of Fanny Brice in the classic Broadway musical Funny Girl, which begins performances July 21 at Pennsylvania's Gretna Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:23PM

UPDATED! Kevin Earley Steps in for Ailing Star on Opening Night of Death Takes a Holiday Musical by Kenneth Jones

The question of why mortals cling so passionately to life hangs in the air of the new Maury Yeston-Thomas Meehan musical, Death Takes a Holiday, opening July 21 in a world-premiere Off-Broad…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:21PM

'En route' in Chicago: What if you did a show and one person came?

Early in 2009, a group of theater artists in Melbourne, Australia, reached a fork in their creative road. On the other side was an extraordinary outdoor theatrical event taking place right …

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 03:18PM

Diana Ross to Play San Francisco's Golden Gate Theatre by Brian Scott Lipton

Diana Ross will present a special concert at San Francisco's Golden Gate Theatre at 8pm on Friday, September 16. Ross has been one of the pop world's top recording artists for ove…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:17PM

Peak Performances Announces Its 2011-2012 Season by Andy Propst

Peak Performances at Montclair has announced its 2011-2012 season. Among the season highlights is an appearance by David Gordon's Pick Up Performance Co(s), which will offer Dancing He…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:14PM

Book of Mormon Tony Nominee Andrew Rannells Will Be Part of Miranda Sings at Birdland by Andrew Gans

YouTube sensation Miranda will make her eighth concert appearance at Birdland Aug. 29 at 7 PM.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:07PM

ArtsBeat: London Theater Journal: Familiar Faces and Themes All Over the World by Ben Brantley

Implicit in the Belarus Free Theater troupe's production of the international hodgepodge "Eurepica. Challenge" at the Almeida Theater in London is the message that Belarus isn't alone in mak…

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 03:00PM

Theater review: 'Othello' at the Lex Theatre by Charlotte Stoudt

Charlotte Stoudt reviews an updated take on 'Othello' at the Lex Theatre

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 03:00PM
Thursday, July 21, 2011 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Last Call by Chicago Plays

The 2nd annual Chicago Theatre (anti) Conference is coming up in just a couple weeks at Theater Wit. Why is it an anti-conference you may be asking? Because its designed to maximize conversa…

SOURCE: Collective Leverage at 02:58PM

Dustin Lance Black Set for July 23 Boardwalk Talk by Dan Bacalzo

Oscar-winning screenwriter and activist Dustin Lance Black will be the featured guest speaker for this week's installment of the Fire Island Pines' discussion series Boardwalk Talk…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:56PM

Composer Alan Menken on Aladdin's Whole New World on the Stage by David-Edward Hughes

Menken talks about the Seattle production of Aladdin as well as his other numerous projects.

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 02:48PM

Rachel Griffiths and Judith Light Join Broadway Premiere of Other Desert Cities; Opening Date Set by Broadway.com

Broadway newcomer Rachel Griffiths and Tony nominee Judith Light will join returning stars Stockard Channing, Stacy Keach and Thomas Sadoski in the forthcoming Broadway transfer of Jon Robin…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:44PM

Jesse L. Martin Signs on for ABC's HALLELUJAH

According to Deadline.com, Broadway veteran Jesse L. Martin has signed on to rprise his role from the pilot of Marc Cherry's 'Hallelujah.' As described by Deadline, 'Martin's talent deal wil…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:39PM

"See Jane Run!" in Coral Gables, Florida by John Lariviere

his sassy new musical is co-written by local award-winning actress Maribeth Graham and noted musical theatre composer Dana P. Rowe.

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 02:30PM

"Masked" in Coral Gables, Florida by John Lariviere

GableStage presents the Southeastern premiere of Masked by Israeli playwright Ilan Hatsor (translated from Hebrew by Michael Taub). This dark tale of three Palestinian brothers is set agains…

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 02:29PM

Catalina Jazz Club to Present Barbara Van Orden in Red Hot Mama Returns by Bethany Rickwald

Hollywood's Catalina Jazz Club is set to present Barbara Van Orden in Red Hot Mama Returns, a cabaret performance, on Sunday, October 23rd. Van Orden has opened for Sinatra and headlin…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:29PM

Judith Light, Rachel Griffiths Join Cast of OTHER DESERT CITIES

Lincoln Center Theater has announced that Stockard Channing, Rachel Griffiths, Stacy Keach, Judith Light and Thomas Sadoski will star in its Broadway production of Jon Robin Baitz's critical…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:24PM

P-p-p-popcorn Ghosts! by Sam Hurwitt

Show #68: Macbeth, Marin Shakespeare Company, July 15. I reviewed Marin Shakes’s shaky Macbeth for the Marin Independent Journal, so hie thee hence to read all about it. Macbeth struts…

SOURCE: The Idiolect at 02:22PM

New Danny Larsen-Michelle Elliott Musical Cloaked Will Debut at Village Theatre by Adam Hetrick

Washington State's Village Theatre, which helped give life to the Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical Next to Normal, will develop the new musical Cloaked by writers Danny Larsen and…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:16PM

Melissa Errico's New CD, Paying Tribute to Michel Legrand, Set for October 16 Release by Andy Propst

Melissa Errico's newest CD, which pays tribute to songwriter Michele Legrand, will be released by Ghostlight Records on October 16, according to a posting on the performer's websit…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:12PM

LOGOS: Death Takes a Holiday by JK

An all-star cast and legendary creative team have joined forces with Roundabout Theatre Company to create a new off-Broadway musical, Death Takes a Holiday, based on the original play by Alb…

SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 02:01PM
Thursday, July 21, 2011 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Tyne Daly Knows Her Way Around Legends by Andrew Gans

Before her Tony-winning turn as Gypsy’s voracious, magnetic Rose (in 1989 and reprised in 1991), before the Master Class she is currently conducting at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, …

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:58PM

Rita Moreno Will Dance Her Way Through Life Without Makeup; Creatives Announced by Kenneth Jones

The creative team of the California world premiere of Rita Moreno: Life Without Makeup, a music-filled biographical show created specifically for the Oscar, Emmy, Grammy and Tony Award winne…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:58PM

Lighting Designer Christopher Kuhl Selected For 2011 Richard E. Sherwood Award by Dbehrens

Christopher Kuhl, a Los Angeles-based lighting designer, has been selected for Center Theatre Group’s 2011 Richard E. Sherwood Award. The Sherwood Award provides financial support for ea…

SOURCE: LA STAGE Times at 01:55PM

Works by Seth Bockley, Carlyle Brown, Kathleen Tolan Set for Goodman's "New Stages Amplified" Series by Dan Bacalzo

The Goodman Theatre has announced the three productions that will be presented as part of its "New Stages Amplified" series, which features never-before-seen works in modestly-scal…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:54PM

BroadwayGirlNYC: #BwaySongMashup Contest by BroadwayGirlNYC

Do you ever hear a line in a Broadway show or song that reminds you of ANOTHER Broadway show or song With thousands upon thousands of Broadway cast albums, there are many themes, lyrics and…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:46PM

Barbra Streisand’s Recording, "What Matters Most," Will Be Featured on QVC by Michael C. Gioia

Barbra Streisand’s newest recording, "What Matters Most – Barbra Streisand Sings the Lyrics of Alan and Marilyn Bergman," will be featured on QVC July 28 from 7-9 AM ET. …

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:40PM

Alexandra Silber on Her Journey from London Star to Broadway Newbie in Master Class by Kathy Henderson

Age & Hometown: 28; Detroit Current Role: A Broadway debut performance as Sophie De Palma, the talented yet awkward soprano who becomes Maria Callas’ “first victim” …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:37PM

STAGE TUBE: Daniel Radcliffe on His Post-Potter Plans

Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows Part 2, has set the new record for the best opening weekend in movie history after earning 168.6 million, according to published reports. In the video be…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:36PM

Signature Theatre Announces Casting for The Hollow, The Boy Detective Fails by Andy Propst

Signature Theatre has announced casting for its American Musical Voices Project: Next Generation World Premiere Repertory Series, scheduled to run August 23 - October 16. As previously anno…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:34PM

Rachel Griffiths, Judith Light, to Join Stockard Channing, et al. in Other Desert Cities on Broadway by Dan Bacalzo

Rachel Griffiths and Judith Light will join original Off-Broadway cast members Stockard Channing, Stacy Keach, and Thomas Sadoski in the Broadway production of Jon Robin Baitz's Other D…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:31PM

Video Exclusive! A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Follies, Starring Bernadette Peters by Broadway.com

Broadway is chomping at the bit for the revival of Stephen Sondheim’s Follies to arrive at the Marquis Theatre on August 7, and we’ve got just the thing to whet theatrical appeti…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:29PM

Silent Barn Performance Space in Queens Tries to Recover After Break-In by James C. McKinley Jr.

Equipment is stolen and "the place has been completely trashed."

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 01:28PM

Diva Alert! Patti LuPone Spends an Evening With Tyne Daly at Master Class by Broadway.com

The role of Maria Callas in Master Class is irresistible to powerful stage actresses. Just ask Tyne Daly—and Patti LuPone! The former and present Callas in Terrence McNally’s Ton…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:25PM

BOOK OF MORMON Offers Free Tickets to South Park Fans at Comic Con!

South Park fans attending this week's Comic-Con at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA will have three chances to win a free pair of tickets to see THE BOOK OF MORMON. Enter to …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:25PM

Alli Mauzey, Rob McClure to Lead MUNY's LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS; Full Cast Announced!

The Muny has just annunced the full cast of upcoming production LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS. A true classic of camp comedy, this is the musical that's sure to grow on you For information call 314…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:19PM

Merlin and the Woods of Time – review by Alfred Hickling

Grosvenor Park, ChesterAccording to the legend of the White Wizard of Alderley Edge, King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table are currently slumbering in a secret cave in Cheshire, fro…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:17PM

Casting Announced for NYC Empirical Rogue Workshop of Hamlet by Michael Gioia

The cell will present an Empirical Rogue workshop production of William Shakespeare's Hamlet Aug. 3-4 at New York City's cell—A Twenty First Century Salon.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:15PM

Daniel Radcliffe Shares Harry Potter Memories and Career Dreams with CBS News by Broadway.com

In what he called “my last on-camera interview for Potter,” Daniel Radcliffe recently spoke with CBS News about his decade as the world’s most famous wizard and his dreams …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:12PM

Goodman Theatre announces ‘New Stages Amplified’

The Goodman Theatre today announced “New Stages Amplified” — three never-before-seen, developmental productions set for the Owen Theater — as the final addition to its 2011-2012 subs…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 01:10PM

Attention "South Park" Fans: Win a Pair of Tickets to The Book of Mormon at Comic-Con by Michael C. Gioia

“South Park” fans attending this week’s Comic-Con at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA, will have three chances to win a free pair of tickets to see the Tony Awa…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

BETRAYAL with Kristin Scott Thomas Coming to Broadway?

According to a recent article in the NY Times, London-based producer Sonia Friedman, revealed that she is currently looking at the possibility of bringing the West End revival of Harold Pint…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:02PM
Thursday, July 21, 2011 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Stephanie D'Abruzzo, Annie Golden, Christine Pedi, et al. Set for Simply Streisand Concerts in August by Andy Propst

A lineup of performers has been announced for Simply Streisand, to be offered at the West Bank Cafe's Laurie Beechman Theatre on August 10 and 24 at 7pm. Phil Geoffrey Bond will serve …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:59PM

Rachel Griffiths and Judith Light Will Join Stockard Channing In Broadway's Other Desert Cities by Andrew Gans and Adam Hetrick

Casting is now complete for the Broadway debut of Other Desert Cities, Jon Robin Baitz's drama about a wealthy Republican family attempting to kick sand over its past, which will arrive …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:52PM

Jessie J Drops The Jam of the Summer (No, Seriously. Of the Entire Summer) by Mark Blankenship

If you have a car, then will you do me a favor? Please drive with the windows down and blast “Nobody’s Perfect,” the most recent U.K. single by Jessie J. You see, since I l…

SOURCE: The Critical Condition at 12:51PM

ArtsBeat: Rachel Griffiths Replaces Elizabeth Marvel in 'Other Desert Cities' on Broadway by Patrick Healy

The actress Rachel Griffiths will replace Elizabeth Marvel in Jon Robin Baitz's "Other Desert Cities" when the play moves from Lincoln Center Theater to Broadway.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:48PM

From a season of risk and buzz to one with a theme by Joel Brown

When your theater company performs in a 144-seat town hall auditorium on a rural road in the Berkshires, you have to work extra hard to get the word out.

SOURCE: Boston Globe at 12:46PM

Minimalist minus the quirks by Sebastian Smee

One of the things to like about the Institute of Contemporary Art is the intelligent continuity in its programming. It’s not just a case of “Who, or what, can we show next?’…

SOURCE: Boston Globe at 12:45PM

It Must Be Him Author Kenny Solms on Milking His Life for Laughs by Kenny Solms

Veteran TV comedy and variety writer Kenny Solms discusses his dramatic examination of his own life, via a fictional alter-ego, in It Must Be Him at the Edgemar Center. READ MORE

SOURCE: LA STAGE Times at 12:44PM

Laura Benanti Does Playboy; Set to Appear on October Cover

Laura Benanti has announced via her twitter today that she will be gracing the October cover of Playboy magazine.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:42PM

Competing Goods by Chloe Veltman

It's interesting when two forces of good in a community find themselves in direct conflict with one another. How does the community judge which "good" gets precedent?I've been cogitating on …

SOURCE: Chloe Veltman at 12:41PM

Jayne Atkinson Will Play First Lady Edith Wilson in Berkshire Playwrights Lab Reading by Adam Hetrick

Tony Award-nominated actress Jayne Atkinson will head the cast of a staged reading of Kelly Masterson’s Edith, about the life of First Lady Edith Wilson, which will take place July 27 …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:38PM

Tony Award nominee Gavin Creel and Tony Award winner John Tartaglia join star-studded lineup for annual NYCLU frundraiser “Broadway Stands Up For Freedom” on July 25 by Boneau/Bryan-Brown

July 21, 2011 – The New York Civil Liberties Union today announced the addition of two-time Tony nominee Gavin Creel and Tony winner John Tartaglia to its star-studded lineup of award-winn…

SOURCE: BONEAU/BRYAN-BROWN at 12:28PM

Fabulous Video, Baby by Cara Joy David

As emphasis on new media continues to grow, "ordinary people" reviews are increasingly considered important. One indication of this is the Sister Act confessional in the Broadway T…

SOURCE: Huffington Post at 12:27PM

Givenik Ambassador | John Tartaglia Receives Pignik by Givenik

Givenik Ambassador | John Tartaglia Receives Pignik John Tartaglia (Avenue Q, ImaginOcean) receives his Givenik Ambassador Piggy Bank! From: givenik Views: 13 0 ratings Time: 00:18 Mor…

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:26PM

Judith Chapman to Star as Vivien Leigh in Rick Foster's Vivien by Dan Bacalzo

Stage and television series regular Judith Chapman will play movie star Vivien Leigh in the Los Angeles premiere of Rick Foster's Vivien, to be presented by Rogue Machine, August 12-Sep…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:26PM

NYC: Broadway Stands Up for Freedom by Byrne Harrison

Save the date for Broadway Stands Up for Freedom, the annual star-studded concert to support the youth programs of the New York Civil Liberties Union. 7:30 p.m. Monday, July 25, 2…

SOURCE: Stage Buzz at 12:23PM

ArtsBeat: Theater Talkback: Highlights From a Decade of Watching Shakespeare by Charles Isherwood

Here, in no particular order, are a few of the high points in my Shakespeare-watching career.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:23PM

Believe in Ghost the Musical by Ghost The Musical

Believe in Ghost the Musical http://ghostthemusical.com Believe in Love... About The Show: This breathtaking musical staging of one of the most popular films of all time promises to be a …

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:20PM

Megan Hilty, Patrick Stewart, et al. to Discuss Dorothy of Oz Film at Comic Con by Andy Propst

Stage veterans Patrick Stewart and Megan Hilty, along with composer, orchestrator, and arranger Deborah Lurie, will discuss their work in the forthcoming 3D animated musical movie Dorothy of…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:17PM

Gavin Creel, John Tartaglia, Join BROADWAY STANDS UP FOR FREEDOM, 7/25

The New York Civil Liberties Union today announced the addition of two-time Tony nominee Gavin Creel and Tony winner John Tartaglia to its star-studded lineup of award-winning performers for…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:16PM

Broward Center's Inaugural Pride Series Will Feature Leslie Jordan, Varla Jean Merman by Michael Gioia

The Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale has announced its lineup for its first-ever Pride Series, which begins Oct. 12 at the Broward Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:15PM

Working the crowd on the online cloud by Michael Roderick

A few readers recently asked me to address online networking and some of my tips for managing this. So here are the top five things you can do to manage your online relationships so that the…

SOURCE: One Producer in the City at 12:12PM

US Tour Montage by Milliondollarquartet

US Tour Montage Broadway's Million Dollar Quartet hits the road this fall on a US national tour. This cast will actually be able to say "I've been everywhere, man." From: …

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:11PM

Preview: Follies by Broadway.com

A preview of the upcoming Broadway revival of Follies.

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:10PM

Glory Crampton to Perform at Feinstein's at Loews Regency August 22 by Dan Bacalzo

Glory Crampton will perform at Feinstein's at Loews Regency on Monday, August 22 at 8:30pm. Crampton recently released her first, solo, Broadway show-tunes CD, Unusual Way. Her appeara…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:10PM

Woodshed Announces Dates and Denizens of The Tenant, Featuring Duncan Sheik-David Van Tieghem Score by Adam Hetrick

The Tenant, Roland Topor's novel and subsequent film by Roman Polanski, will take on a new life in New York thanks to the Woodshed Collective. A host of playwrights have been invited to …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:10PM

Chad Kimball Plans Fall Leave of Absence from Memphis by Broadway.com

Memphis star Chad Kimball will depart the Tony-winning musical in October for an indefinite leave of absence to heal from nerve damage in his neck. A production spokesperson confirmed report…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:09PM

PHOTO CALL: Tracy Letts, Tim Hopper, Martha Lavey Star in Steppenwolf's Middletown by Lucas Lilieholm

Steppenwolf Theatre Company's summer production of Middletown, Will Eno's portrait of a small town, directed by Les Waters, plays the famed Chicago venue through Aug. 14. It features…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:05PM

Next stop for Adventure’s Dream play is Singapore by Lorraine Treanor

Michael J. Bobbitt and members of Adventure Theatre are setting off on an adventure of their own when their Nippon Airways flight departs July 27th, touches down in Japan the next day before…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 12:04PM

Are You Ready? : The Ultimate Pop Song Tournament by Mark Blankenship

NEXT WEEK, EVERYTHING IN YOUR LIFE WILL CHANGE. That’s because next week, The Critical Condition is launching THE ULTIMATE POP SONG TOURNAMENT. BOOOOOOOM! YOU WILL DECIDE THE WINNER. M…

SOURCE: The Critical Condition at 12:01PM

Over 20 Theatre and Cabaret Stars Will Sing Barbra Streisand Tunes in August by Andrew Gans

The Laurie Beechman Theatre will present Simply Streisand, a celebration of Barbra Streisand, her legendary career and the music she made famous, Aug. 10 and 24.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01PM

'Jersey Shore' gets the musical treatment; Jane Austen remains elusive

NINA METZ reviews "Jersey Shore: The Musical" ★★½ and "Impovised Jane Austen" ★½ this week in On the Fringe.

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 12:00PM

In new push for new work, Goodman Theatre to offer 'modestly-scaled ' productions of a trio of new plays

The Goodman Theatre said Thursday that the final Owen Theatre subscription slot in its 2011-12 season will be not one but three different shows, all fully staged but on a modest scale. Subsc…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 12:00PM
Thursday, July 21, 2011 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Pop! by Rosalind Lacy

Andy Warhol played the deadpan fool but was nobody’s fool. The pop artist is still making money after death. One of his self-portraits sold for $38.4 million in a bidding war at an auction…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 11:51AM

Lea Michele to Perform Dorothy of Oz Songs at Comic Con by Andy Propst

Lea Michele will perform songs from the forthcoming 3D animated musical movie Dorothy of Oz during the Further over the Rainbow: A First Look at Dorothy of Oz session at Comic Con in San Die…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:50AM

Watch the Acrobatic Antics of Off-Broadway's Traces on America's Got Talent by Broadway.com

The NBC reality competition America's Got Talent wins top ratings for its display of homegrown performers, but the show also spotlights talented guest pros—including a troupe that&…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:48AM

Not for Profit Incorporation and Tax Exemption Workshop by Chicago Plays

Lawyers for the Creative ArtsThursday, September 8, 2011, 5:30-9 p.m.213 W. Institute Place, Ste. 403The cost is $100 for one person, and $125 for two people.This workshop will discuss wheth…

SOURCE: Collective Leverage at 11:44AM

Laura Benanti to Appear on October Cover of Playboy Magazine by Broadway.com

Tony winner Laura Benanti will appear on the cover of the October issue of Playboy magazine, according to the actress' Twitter page. Benanti stars in NBC's upcoming series The Playbo…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:41AM

BWW Interviews: Julia Murney talks Free to Dream Concert by Kelly Cameron

Free to Dream celebrates Colonial Williamsburg with New Songs for the American Journey. It marks a collaboration between The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation and Virginia Arts Festival. Th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:37AM

Inventory by The Playgoer

"Twenty wigs, fifteen hairpieces, fifteen beards, five pairs of sideburns, two joke beards, one set of eyebrows and twenty liters of blood." -Prop storage for the Royal Shakespeare Compan…

SOURCE: The Playgoer at 11:37AM

PHOTO CALL: Patti LuPone, Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman Visit Broadway's Master Class by Matthew Blank

Several big Broadway names were on hand for the July 20 performance of Master Class at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Among those in the audience were Catch Me if You Can writers Marc Shai…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:33AM

Imagining Madoff Will Finally Arrive in DC, With Rick Foucheux, Mike Nussbaum, Jennifer Mendenhall by Kenneth Jones

Rick Foucheux, a Helen Hayes Award-winning star in the DC theatre community, will play disgraced investment schemer Bernard Madoff in the delayed Washington, DC, premiere of Deb Margolin'…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM

Three Cheers for the Countess! by Trav S. D.

As we head into the home stretch of our brief run in the New York International Fringe Festival, I just wanted to pause a moment and extend my heartfelt appreciation to the Countess, known t…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 11:31AM

R.I.P. Jerry Lieber by Trav S. D.

I was saddened to hear yesterday (August 22, 2011) of the passing of Jerry Lieber. I had gotten to speak to him once on the phone back when I was working fro Tony Bennett. He was, of course,…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 11:30AM

Answers to Our Theatre Trivia Quiz by Mark Blankenship

Here they are: The answers to our Theatre Trivia Quiz. Are you sure you’re ready to look? Do you want to take one more pass at the questions? We’ll wait…   … rem…

SOURCE: TDF at 11:27AM

Fringe Twinge (2011) by Trav S.D.

Most years, when I am not involved in a Fringe Production myself, I try to catch a dozen or so shows in the New York International Fringe Festival. Unlike the blinkered and beleagered victim…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 11:27AM

Take Our Theatre Trivia Quiz! by Mark Blankenship

Earlier this week, TDF’s Young Patrons Committee hosted its first-ever Theatre Trivia Night. It was pretty amazing: Over forty theatre lovers competed to win TKTS gift certificates, an…

SOURCE: TDF at 11:26AM

Stars of Vaudeville #336: Swayne’s Rats and Cats by Trav S.D.

Swayne’s Rats and Cats (sometimes spelled Swain’s, sometimes remembered as Nelson’s) was a notorious animal act of late vaudeville, late enough that it was fondly recalled …

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 11:26AM

ACT In Seattle Institutes Another Pricing Option - Pay What You Can....Every Show by Art

Here is a little snippet of a Seattle Post-Intelligencer story back in 2003 about A Contemporary Theater (ACT) when it was on the brink of closing the doors:"We choose to look at the theater…

SOURCE: Art Hennessey at 11:26AM

And the Rest (This Concludes the Stars of the AVT Series) by Trav S.D.

This post wraps up our series profiling the many performers I’ve presented through my American Vaudeville Theatre in celebration of its 15th anniversary. There are dozens more valued and b…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 11:25AM

Chad Kimball to Take Hiatus from MEMPHIS Due to Injury; No Plans to Return Yet

BroadwayWorld has learned that MEMPHIS star Chad Kimball will take an indefinite hiatus from the Tony-winning show beginning October 23, 2011 due to nerve damage he's suffered in his neck as…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:23AM

ArtsBeat: The Staggering Cost of Broadway by Patrick Healy

Ms. Friedman, echoing many Broadway producers, said virtually every production-related expense was more expensive in New York.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:22AM

Nikki Blonsky Will Make Guest Appearance at Hollywood "Hairspray" Sing-Along by Michael Gioia

HBO will present the first-ever "Hairspray" Sing-Along, featuring a guest appearance from the movie musical's star, Nikki Blonsky, July 31 at Hollywood Forever Cemetery.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:22AM

Gavin Creel, Nikki M. James, Beth Leavel, Andrew Rannells, et al. Set for July 25 Stand Up For Freedom Concert by Andy Propst

An updated lineup of performers has been announced for the New York Civil Liberties Union's Stand Up For Freedom Concert, to be offered on July 25 at the NYU Skirball Center for the Per…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:22AM

Stars of the AVT #140: Dale Davidson by Trav S.D.

This post is one of a series profiling the hundreds of performers I’ve presented through my American Vaudeville Theatre in celebration of its 15th anniversary. Don’t miss the American Va…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 11:21AM

Theater: Broken Taboos Take Center Stage in Singapore by Sonia Kolesnikov-Jessop

Plays about religion, homosexuality and politics explore locally sensitive subjects.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:20AM

Stars of the AVT #139: The Great Carmini by Trav S.D.

This post is one of a series profiling the hundreds of performers I’ve presented through my American Vaudeville Theatre in celebration of its 15th anniversary. Don’t miss the American Va…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 11:20AM

Stars of the AVT #138: Katherine Adamenko by Trav S.D.

This post is one of a series profiling the hundreds of performers I’ve presented through my American Vaudeville Theatre in celebration of its 15th anniversary. Don’t miss the American Va…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 11:19AM

Stars of the AVT #137: Art Wallace by Trav S.D.

This post is one of a series profiling the hundreds of performers I’ve presented through my American Vaudeville Theatre in celebration of its 15th anniversary. Don’t miss the American Va…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 11:18AM

Stars of the AVT #136: Kate Magram by Trav S.D.

This post is one of a series profiling the hundreds of performers I’ve presented through my American Vaudeville Theatre in celebration of its 15th anniversary. Don’t miss the American Va…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 11:16AM

Stars of the AVT #135: Faith Fearliss by Trav S.D.

This post is one of a series profiling the hundreds of performers I’ve presented through my American Vaudeville Theatre in celebration of its 15th anniversary. Don’t miss the American Va…

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Stars of the AVT #134: L.J. Murphy by Trav S.D.

This post is one of a series profiling the hundreds of performers I’ve presented through my American Vaudeville Theatre in celebration of its 15th anniversary. Don’t miss the American Va…

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

Stars of Vaudeville #133: Jane Lecroy by Trav S.D.

This post is one of a series profiling the hundreds of performers I’ve presented through my American Vaudeville Theatre in celebration of its 15th anniversary. Don’t miss the American Va…

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GLEE The 3D Concert Movie Motion Picture Soundtrack Set for August 9 Release by Andy Propst

GLEE The 3D Concert Movie Motion Picture Soundtrack will be released by Columbia Records on August 9. The 23-track disc will include such songs as "Don't Stop Believin',&qu…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:11AM

Stars of the AVT #132: Reverend Hank (Flynn) by Trav S.D.

This post is one of a series profiling the hundreds of performers I’ve presented through my American Vaudeville Theatre in celebration of its 15th anniversary. Don’t miss the American Va…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 11:10AM

Stars of the AVT #131: Foxxx Trot by Trav S.D.

This post is one of a series profiling the hundreds of performers I’ve presented through my American Vaudeville Theatre in celebration of its 15th anniversary. Don’t miss the American Va…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 11:09AM

Stars of the AVT #130: Esther Crow by Trav S.D.

This post is one of a series profiling the hundreds of performers I’ve presented through my American Vaudeville Theatre in celebration of its 15th anniversary. Don’t miss the American Va…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 11:08AM

Director's Commentary: KISS MEETS THE PHANTOM OF THE PARK (1978) by Bilal

Simultaneously one of the largest and one of silliest of Film Fest performances, the original production of KISS Meets The Phantom of the Park featured a cast performing several of the featu…

SOURCE: The Neo-Futurists at 11:08AM

HAIR Curtain Call with Pignik! by Givenik

HAIR Curtain Call with Pignik! From: givenik Views: 1 0 ratings Time: 01:01 More in Entertainment

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:07AM

Stars of the AVT #129: Racoco (Rachel Cohen) by Trav S.D.

This post is one of a series profiling the hundreds of performers I’ve presented through my American Vaudeville Theatre in celebration of its 15th anniversary. Don’t miss the American Va…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 11:06AM

Stars of the AVT #128: Daffodil Stark by Trav S.D.

This post is one of a series profiling the hundreds of performers I’ve presented through my American Vaudeville Theatre in celebration of its 15th anniversary. Don’t miss the American Va…

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Stars of the AVT #127: Angela Lewonczyk by Trav S.D.

This post is one of a series profiling the hundreds of performers I’ve presented through my American Vaudeville Theatre in celebration of its 15th anniversary. Don’t miss the American Va…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 11:02AM

Stars of the AVT #125: Jillian Tully by Trav S.D.

This post is one of a series profiling the hundreds of performers I’ve presented through my American Vaudeville Theatre in celebration of its 15th anniversary. Don’t miss the American Va…

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Stars of the AVT #126: Piper McKenzie by Trav S.D.

This post is one of a series profiling the hundreds of performers I’ve presented through my American Vaudeville Theatre in celebration of its 15th anniversary. Don’t miss the American Va…

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Stars of the AVT #124: Darcy Casteleiro by Trav S.D.

This post is one of a series profiling the hundreds of performers I’ve presented through my American Vaudeville Theatre in celebration of its 15th anniversary. Don’t miss the American Va…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 11:00AM

Fun on a Friday: does this remind you of anything? by Ken Davenport

For today's blog, I thought we'd stay on the Deloreon we took a ride on yesterday and take a glance at the New York Times review of Merlin in 1983 from the legendary Butcher of Broadway, Fra…

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

Where did we think Broadway was headed? A look back. by Ken Davenport

Listen to this quote: "Ever since the advent of talking movies in the twenties, pundits have fretted over Broadway's demise. The Great White Way is still around, continuing as it has fo…

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

Where did we think Broadway was headed? A look back. by Ken Davenport

Listen to this quote: "Ever since the advent of talking movies in the twenties, pundits have fretted over Broadway's demise. The Great White Way is still around, continuing as it has fo…

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

Hi-tech wizardry and childlike goofiness by Michael Crabb

Travelling Blue Man Group’s endearing aliens amuse and distract at the Princess of Wales Theatre.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 11:00AM
Thursday, July 21, 2011 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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I AM THEATRE: Lou Bellamy by Theatre Communications Group

I AM THEATRE: Lou Bellamy Lou Bellamy is the founder and artistic director of Penumbra Theatre. During his thirty-four year tenure, Penumbra has evolved into one of America's premier th…

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:59AM

PRAGMATIC: Reset II: Reboot vs. Reset by CultureFuture

So, apropos of my post a little bit earlier on the end-of-episode reset, 99 Seats probes whether re-staging a show is the same as rebooting a comics franchise.I'd like to draw a distinction …

SOURCE: CultureFuture at 10:58AM

What If…professional and community theatres partnered more often? by Angie Hayes

What if more professional theatres sought out community theatres as potential partners? In North Carolina, we blur the traditional lines of pr…

SOURCE: Theatre Communications Group at 10:57AM

Judy Garland Film and Television Retrospective Set for Lincoln Center and Paley Center by Adam Hetrick

The film and television appearances of legendary entertainer Judy Garland will be screened by the Film Society of Lincoln Center and The Paley Center's "All Singin', All Dancin&…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:51AM

Freud's Last Session Extends Off-Broadway Run Through October 30 by Dan Bacalzo

The Off-Broadway engagement of Mark St. Germain's Freud's Last Session, at the Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater, has extended once again, and will now play through October 30. Tyle…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:50AM

Ghostlight Records to Release Melissa Errico's Long-Awaited Michel Legrand Recording by Andrew Gans

Tony-nominated singer-actress Melissa Errico's long-awaited recording of Michel Legrand tunes, which was recorded in 2005, will be released on the Ghostlight Records label this fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:50AM

Broadway Beatles Tribute Says Sorry, But It's Time to Go by Dave Itzkoff

"Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles on Broadway" will play its final performance on July 31. It was previously scheduled to run through Sept. 4.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:48AM

Jayne Atkinson to Star in Berkshire Playwrights Lab's Edith by Dan Bacalzo

Tony Award-winning actress Jayne Atkinson will play the title role in Berkshire Playwrights Lab's staged reading of Kelly Masterson's Edith, to be presented at the Mahaiwe Performi…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:48AM

Beatles Tribute Show Rain to Close July 31 by Broadway.com

Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles on Broadway will play its final performance at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre on July 31, well ahead of the previously announced closing date of September 4. T…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:45AM

Roundabout’s Death Takes a Holiday opens tonight by Amy Kass

Tonight is the official opening of Roundabout Theatre Company’s world premiere new musical Death Takes A Holiday, with a book by Peter Stone & Thomas Meehan, music & lyrics by Maur…

SOURCE: BONEAU/BRYAN-BROWN at 10:42AM

RAIN to Play Final Performance on Broadway 7/31

The 2011 Drama Desk Award winning production of RAIN A Tribute to the Beatles on Broadway will play its final performance on Broadway Sunday, July 31, 2011 at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre 256…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:40AM

Alli Mauzey Is Audrey in Muny Little Shop of Horrors; Cast and Creative Team Announced by Andrew Gans

Playbill.com has learned complete casting and creative team for the upcoming production of Alan Menken and Howard Ashman's cult classic musical Little Shop of Horrors at the St. Louis Mu…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:40AM

Free musical for Kids: The Yellow Brick Road by Elyse Sommer

Theatreworks USA ( is presenting  a world premiere of the new Latin-themed children's musical THE YELLOW BRICK ROAD  at Off-Broadway's Lucille Lortel Theatre (121 Christopher St.…

SOURCE: Curtainup Blog Annex at 10:36AM

George Maguire, Peter Manchester, Craig Storrod, et al. Set for Marc Bolan-Inspired 20th Century Boy Musical by Andy Propst

New Wolsey Theatre has announced casting for 20th Century Boy, to run September 13 - October 1, according to a report onWhatsonstage.com. Gary Lloyd will direct the production. With a book…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:30AM

How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying! by Songs From The Musicals

How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying! Daniel Radcliffe and John Larroquette lead the Broadway revival company in a performance of 'Brotherhood Of Man' at the 2011 Tony A…

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:20AM

Felicia Day: How a Girl Geek Made It Big on Her Own by Lesley Goldberg

Enterprising DIY actress Felicia Day reveals how she built her popular web series "The Guild" into a real business with corporate sponsorship -- all from her kitchen.

SOURCE: Backstage at 10:16AM

Cynthia Nixon Returns to Broadway in 'Wit' by Sophie Schillaci

Tony and Emmy Award winner Cynthia Nixon is returning to live theater.The "Sex and the City" actress will be seen with the Manhattan Theatre Club in January 2012.

SOURCE: Backstage at 10:11AM

Stars of the AVT #123: Jim Melloan by Trav S.D.

This post is one of a series profiling the hundreds of performers I’ve presented through my American Vaudeville Theatre in celebration of its 15th anniversary. Don’t miss the American Va…

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

Betty Buckley to Offer Master Classes in NYC and Texas; New CD, Feinstein's Gig, TV Appearance On the Horizon by Andrew Gans

Tony Award winner and Olivier Award nominee Betty Buckley, who recently filmed an episode of ABC Family's "Pretty Little Liars" — directed by brother Norman Buckley &mdas…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:09AM

Theatre Royal Stratford East to Present A Clockwork Orange Musical; Season Announced by Andy Propst

Theatre Royal Stratford East has announced its fall/winter 2011 season. The schedule includes a new musical version of Anthony Burgess' futurist portrait of disaffected youth, A Clockw…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:08AM

'Entourage': 10 Never-Told Secrets by The Hollywood Reporter

The the execs and stars of HBO's "Entourage," starting its eighth and final season, dish (finally!) on its history as a lens into Hollywood -- and the candid stories behind its stories.

SOURCE: Backstage at 10:08AM

Stars of the AVT #122: Judith George by Trav S.D.

This post is one of a series profiling the hundreds of performers I’ve presented through my American Vaudeville Theatre in celebration of its 15th anniversary. Don’t miss the American Va…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 10:02AM

Buffalo Bill, Won't You Come Out Tonight? by Michael Portantiere

Stephen Bienskie talks about playing a serial killer in SILENCE! THE MUSICAL

SOURCE: BroadwayStars at 10:01AM

Stars of the AVT #121: Cousin Hubie by Trav S.D.

This post is one of a series profiling the hundreds of performers I’ve presented through my American Vaudeville Theatre in celebration of its 15th anniversary. Don’t miss the American Va…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 10:01AM

We Open Today! by Trav S.D.

  Our big show in the New York International Fringe Festival opens at 45 Bleecker today at 3:30pm! We have an amazing show lined up for you so please do come! It’s a bit of old ho…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 10:00AM
Thursday, July 21, 2011 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Anika Larsen, Sam Ludwig, Stephen Gregory Smith Tapped for Signature's Hollow and Boy Detective Musicals in Rep by Kenneth Jones

Stephen Gregory Smith, Anika Larsen, Sherri L. Edelen, Harry A. Winter, James Gardiner, Sam Ludwig and more have been announced as players in Signature Theatre's rotating repertory of tw…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:59AM

Stars of the AVT #120: Mike Raphone by Trav S.D.

This post is one of a series profiling the hundreds of performers I’ve presented through my American Vaudeville Theatre in celebration of its 15th anniversary. Don’t miss the American Va…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:58AM

American Vaudeville Theatre at NYC Fringe by Trav S. D.

I Want You! To See Trav S.D.’s American Vaudeville Theatre 15th Anniversary ExTRAVaganza In the New York International Fringe Festival Don’t miss the 15th anniversary edition of my l…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:58AM

Anything Goes by Songs From The Musicals

Anything Goes Sutton Foster leads the Broadway revival company in a performance of 'Anything Goes' at the 2011 Tony Awards. No copyright infringement intended. http://www.songsfro…

SOURCE: YouTube at 09:57AM

Ian W. Hill Fest by Trav S.D.

  Alright, alright, it’s really “Collisionworks 2011: At the Ends (Three Ultimate Plays)”, but I prefer to call it “Ian W. Hill Fest”. Once again, in the d…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:57AM

Stars of the AVT #119: Purple Organ by Trav S.D.

This post is one of a series profiling the hundreds of performers I’ve presented through my American Vaudeville Theatre in celebration of its 15th anniversary. Don’t miss the American Va…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:55AM

Stars of the AVT #118: Kate Brehm by Trav S.D.

This post is one of a series profiling the hundreds of performers I’ve presented through my American Vaudeville Theatre in celebration of its 15th anniversary. Don’t miss the American Va…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:54AM

Stars of the AVT #117: Marco Pezzano by Trav S.D.

This post is one of a series profiling the hundreds of performers I’ve presented through my American Vaudeville Theatre in celebration of its 15th anniversary. Don’t miss the American Va…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:53AM

Variety Arts #20: Vaudeville by Trav S.D.

This post is one in a series that defines for the layman the various types of variety arts, and to relate some of my own interactions therewith, all in anticipation of my upcoming show Trav …

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:52AM

Stars of Vaudeville #335: Helen Broderick by Trav S.D.

The mother of Broderick Crawford, and herself a familiar sight in Hollywood films of the 1930s and 40s, Helen Broderick’s claim to vaudeville lay in her 15 year membership in the team …

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:51AM

Stars of the AVT #116: Maven Peck Peck by Trav S.D.

This post is one of a series profiling the hundreds of performers I’ve presented through my American Vaudeville Theatre in celebration of its 15th anniversary. Don’t miss the American Va…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:50AM

Stars of the AVT #115: Spats Donovan by Trav S.D.

  This post is one of a series profiling the hundreds of performers I’ve presented through my American Vaudeville Theatre in celebration of its 15th anniversary. Don’t miss the American…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:49AM

Stars of the AVT #114: Sasha and Lena Vosk by Trav S.D.

This post is one of a series profiling the hundreds of performers I’ve presented through my American Vaudeville Theatre in celebration of its 15th anniversary. Don’t miss the American Va…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:48AM

Variety Arts #19: Radio and Television by Trav S.D.

This post is one in a series that defines for the layman the various types of variety arts, and to relate some of my own interactions therewith, all in anticipation of my upcoming show Trav …

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:46AM

RAIN - A Tribute to The Beatles On Broadway to Now Close July 31 by Dan Bacalzo

RAIN - A Tribute to The Beatles On Broadway, currently at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre, will now play its final performance on July 31, rather than the previously announced September 4. As of…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:46AM

Stars of the AVT #113: Eugene Calimari by Trav S. D.

This post is one of a series profiling the hundreds of performers I’ve presented through my American Vaudeville Theatre in celebration of its 15th anniversary. Don’t miss the American Va…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:43AM

Stars of the AVT #112: Kinetic Architecture by Trav S. D.

This post is one of a series profiling the hundreds of performers I’ve presented through my American Vaudeville Theatre in celebration of its 15th anniversary. Don’t miss the American Va…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:42AM

Stars of the AVT #111: The Tall Pines by Trav S. D.

This post is one of a series profiling the hundreds of performers I’ve presented through my American Vaudeville Theatre in celebration of its 15th anniversary. Don’t miss the American Va…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:41AM

Variety Arts #18: Chautauquas by Trav S. D.

This post is one in a series that defines for the layman the various types of variety arts, and to relate some of my own interactions therewith, all in anticipation of my upcoming show Trav …

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:40AM

Stars of the AVT #110: Katie Down by Trav S. D.

This post is one of a series profiling the hundreds of performers I’ve presented through my American Vaudeville Theatre in celebration of its 15th anniversary. Don’t miss the American Va…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:40AM

Theatre finds its music festival feet

We found putting on a play at the Latitude festival challenging but exhilarating. So what next? Hamlet headlining Glastonbury?As Matt Trueman highlights in his Latitude festival review earli…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:40AM

PlayPenn Part I by John Yearley

My name is easy to misspell. The second “e” doesn’t effect the pronunciation, so it often gets left off. It doesn’t bother me, and is such a common mistake I usually don’t even not…

SOURCE: Extra Criticum at 09:40AM

Rain, The Beatles Tribute, Will End Broadway Run Early by Andrew Gans

Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles on Broadway, which had been scheduled to play its final performance on Broadway Sept. 4 at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre, will now end its run July 31.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:40AM

Stars of the AVT #109: Ray Grins by Trav S. D.

This post is one of a series profiling the hundreds of performers I’ve presented through my American Vaudeville Theatre in celebration of its 15th anniversary. Don’t miss the American Va…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:39AM

ACT Goes Pay-What-You-Can by Rolando Teco

Interesting piece in The Stranger. ACT in Seattle is going pay-what-you-can for all shows. As long as a person walks up to the box office, he/she can pay a nickle to get a theatre ticket. Bi…

SOURCE: Extra Criticum at 09:38AM

Stars of the AVT #108: Becky Byers by Trav S. D.

This post is one of a series profiling the hundreds of performers I’ve presented through my American Vaudeville Theatre in celebration of its 15th anniversary. Don’t miss the American Va…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:38AM

Variety Arts #17: Presentation Houses by Trav S. D.

This post is one in a series that defines for the layman the various types of variety arts, and to relate some of my own interactions therewith, all in anticipation of my upcoming show Trav …

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:36AM

Variety Arts #16: Busking by Trav S. D.

This post is one in a series that defines for the layman the various types of variety arts, and to relate some of my own interactions therewith, all in anticipation of my upcoming show Trav …

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:34AM

Andrew Friedman, Jerry Richardson Set for TUTA Theatre West's Stones in His Pockets by Andy Propst

Tuta Theatre West has announced casting for Marie Jones' Stones in His Pockets, to run August 18 - September 17 at The Zephyr Theatre. Zeliko Djukic will direct the production. The pl…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:33AM

Sanity Break: 3-year old maestro in the making by Scotty Zacher

This is 3-year old Jonathan conducting to the 4th movement of Beethoven's 5th Symphony - a young maestro in the making!

SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 09:32AM

Stars of the AVT #107: Baraka the Bellydancer by Trav S. D.

This post is one of a series profiling the hundreds of performers I’ve presented through my American Vaudeville Theatre in celebration of its 15th anniversary. Don’t miss the American Va…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:32AM

Stars of the AVT #106: Scott Stiffler by Trav S. D.

This post is one of a series profiling the hundreds of performers I’ve presented through my American Vaudeville Theatre in celebration of its 15th anniversary. Don’t miss the American Va…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:32AM

Stars of the AVT #105: Dye Violets by Trav S. D.

This post is one of a series profiling the hundreds of performers I’ve presented through my American Vaudeville Theatre in celebration of its 15th anniversary. Don’t miss the American Va…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:31AM

Variety Arts #15: Variety in the Legitimate Theatre by Trav S. D.

This post is one in a series that defines for the layman the various types of variety arts, and to relate some of my own interactions therewith, all in anticipation of my upcoming show Trav …

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:30AM

Catch Me If You Can by Songs From The Musicals

Catch Me If You Can Norbert Leo Butz and Aaron Tveit lead the original Broadway company in a performance of 'Live and Living Color' and 'Don't Break the Rules' at the 20…

SOURCE: YouTube at 09:30AM

Stars of the AVT #104: Nellie Tinder by Trav S. D.

This post is one of a series profiling the hundreds of performers I’ve presented through my American Vaudeville Theatre in celebration of its 15th anniversary. Don’t miss the American Va…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:29AM

Stars of the AVT #103: Gretchen Van Lente by Trav S. D.

This post is one of a series profiling the hundreds of performers I’ve presented through my American Vaudeville Theatre in celebration of its 15th anniversary. Don’t miss the American Va…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:28AM

Stars of the AVT #102: Rory Raven by Trav S. D.

This post is one of a series profiling the hundreds of performers I’ve presented through my American Vaudeville Theatre in celebration of its 15th anniversary. Don’t miss the American Va…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:27AM

EXCLUSIVE: Tony Nominee Chad Kimball Will Take Indefinite Leave from Memphis by Andrew Gans

Chad Kimball, who received a 2010 Tony nomination for Best Actor in a Musical for his portrayal of DJ Huey Calhoun in the Tony-winning musical Memphis, will take an indefinite leave of absen…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:26AM

‘Master Class’ Gets Broadway Extension Till September 4 by Nick Francis

After racking up rave reviews throughout its Broadway re-launch, ‘Master Class’ has been granted an extension at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. It now gets to run for the entire summer …

SOURCE: broadway.me at 09:25AM

Variety Arts #13: Night Clubs and Resorts by Trav S. D.

This post is one in a series that defines for the layman the various types of variety arts, and to relate some of my own interactions therewith, all in anticipation of my upcoming show Trav …

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:24AM

Stars of the AVT #101: Vangeline by Trav S. D.

This post is one of a series profiling the hundreds of performers I’ve presented through my American Vaudeville Theatre in celebration of its 15th anniversary. Don’t miss the American Va…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:22AM

Branford Marsalis Signs on a Composer for ‘The Mountaintop’ by Nick Francis

Renowned composer and saxophonist Branford Marsalis has signed on to lend his musical brains to the original music of the upcoming Broadway production of ‘The Mountaintop’, which stars S…

SOURCE: broadway.me at 09:21AM

Stars of the AVT #100: Skeezo by Trav S. D.

This post is one of a series profiling the hundreds of performers I’ve presented through my American Vaudeville Theatre in celebration of its 15th anniversary. Don’t miss the American Va…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:21AM

Victory victorious by George Hunka

The reviews are in for the PTP/NYC production of Howard Barker’s Victory: Choices in Reaction that runs through the end of July, and for a change most reviewers seem to agree with me. …

SOURCE: Superfluities Redux at 09:20AM

Stars of the AVT #99: Leroy Sisters by Trav S. D.

This post is one of a series profiling the hundreds of performers I’ve presented through my American Vaudeville Theatre in celebration of its 15th anniversary. Don’t miss the American Va…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:20AM

Stars of the AVT #98: Killy Dwyer by Trav S. D.

This post is one of a series profiling the hundreds of performers I’ve presented through my American Vaudeville Theatre in celebration of its 15th anniversary. Don’t miss the American Va…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:18AM

Stars of the AVT #96 & 97: Kenwyn Dapo & Peter Daniel Straus by Trav S. D.

This post is one of a series profiling the hundreds of performers I’ve presented through my American Vaudeville Theatre in celebration of its 15th anniversary. Don’t miss the American Va…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:17AM

Louis Armstrong by Trav S. D.

August 4, 1901 is the birthday of the great Louis Armstrong. (He gave it out himself as July 4, 1900, but the records tell differently). He never played vaudeville, but through recordings an…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:16AM

Stars of the AVT #95: Nelson Lugo by Trav S. D.

This post is one of a series profiling the hundreds of performers I’ve presented through my American Vaudeville Theatre in celebration of its 15th anniversary. Don’t miss the American Va…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:15AM

Stars of the AVT #94: Bridgit Dengel by Trav S. D.

This post is one of a series profiling the hundreds of performers I’ve presented through my American Vaudeville Theatre in celebration of its 15th anniversary. Don’t miss the American Va…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:14AM

Review: The Woman in White by Kate Sanders

The Woman in White is a Victorian thriller which involves a mysterious woman who resembles the fiancée of Sir Percival Glyde, a desperate fortune hunter. Colin Baker plays the conniving Co…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 09:14AM

Stars of the AVT #93: Lemont Haskins by Trav S. D.

This post is one of a series profiling the hundreds of performers I’ve presented through my American Vaudeville Theatre in celebration of its 15th anniversary. Don’t miss the American Va…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:13AM

Stars of the AVT #92: Tapfusion by Trav S. D.

This post is one of a series profiling the hundreds of performers I’ve presented through my American Vaudeville Theatre in celebration of its 15th anniversary. Don’t miss the American Va…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:11AM

Stars of the AVT #91:Juliet Jeske by Trav S. D.

This post is one of a series profiling the hundreds of performers I’ve presented through my American Vaudeville Theatre in celebration of its 15th anniversary. Don’t miss the American Va…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:10AM

Stars of the AVT #90: Gilda Konrad by Trav S. D.

This post is one of a series profiling the hundreds of performers I’ve presented through my American Vaudeville Theatre in celebration of its 15th anniversary. Don’t miss the American Va…

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

Stars of the AVT #89: The Amazing Amy by Trav S. D.

This post is one of a series profiling the hundreds of performers I’ve presented through my American Vaudeville Theatre in celebration of its 15th anniversary. Don’t miss the American Va…

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

Stars of the AVT #87 & 88: Dawn the Faun and Mia Theodoratus by Trav S. D.

This post is one of a series profiling the hundreds of performers I’ve presented through my American Vaudeville Theatre in celebration of its 15th anniversary. Don’t miss the American Va…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:08AM

Woodshed Collective to Present Free Performances of The Tenant Featuring Score by Duncan Sheik and David Van Tieghem by Dan Bacalzo

The Woodshed Collective has announced that its world premiere production of The Tenant will be presented free to the public at West-Park Presbyterian Church, August 10-September 17, with an …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:08AM

Herman Melville by Trav S. D.

Well. This gentleman (born today in 1819) is one of my heroes. A tribute to this is the fact that my interest in him survived an introduction to his great masterwork at the hands of an incom…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:07AM

Jules Leotard by Trav S. D.

Name sound funny to you? Well it shouldn’t! They named the garment after him, not the other way around! Some sources say he was born August 1, 1838, but others say he was born as late …

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:06AM

Stars of the AVT #86: The Great Fredini by Trav S. D.

This post is one of a series profiling the hundreds of performers I’ve presented through my American Vaudeville Theatre in celebration of its 15th anniversary. Don’t miss the American Va…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:05AM

Stars of the AVT #85: Keith Leaf by Trav S. D.

This post is one of a series profiling the hundreds of performers I’ve presented through my American Vaudeville Theatre in celebration of its 15th anniversary. Don’t miss the American Va…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:03AM

Stars of the AVT #84: Dottie Lux by Trav S. D.

 This post is one of a series profiling the hundreds of performers I’ve presented through my American Vaudeville Theatre in celebration of its 15th anniversary. Don’t miss the American …

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:02AM

Stars of the AVT #83: Al Calienes by Trav S. D.

This post is one of a series profiling the hundreds of performers I’ve presented through my American Vaudeville Theatre in celebration of its 15th anniversary. Don’t miss the American Va…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:01AM

Stars of the AVT #82: Al Duvall by Trav S. D.

This post is one of a series profiling the hundreds of performers I’ve presented through my American Vaudeville Theatre in celebration of its 15th anniversary. Don’t miss the American Va…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:00AM

The Arts on TV: Renée Fleming; 'The Great Waltz'; 'Theater Talk' by Ed Stockly

“The Tonight Show With Jay Leno” 11:35 p.m. Thursday, NBC: Rickey Minor performs with Grace Potter, Charles Bradley, Sharon Jones and the Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles. (N) “Rick Stev…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 09:00AM
Thursday, July 21, 2011 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Review: Five Truths, V&A Museum by Jake Orr

In a blacked-out box within the Theatre & Performance section of the Victoria and Albert Museum sits Katie Mitchell’s installation piece, Five Truths. The floor glimmers with shiny…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 08:59AM

Stars of the AVT #81: Ching Chong Song by Trav S. D.

This post is one of a series profiling the hundreds of performers I’ve presented through my American Vaudeville Theatre in celebration of its 15th anniversary. Don’t miss the American Va…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 08:59AM

Stars of the AVT #80: Michael Townsend Wright by Trav S. D.

This post is one of a series profiling the hundreds of performers I’ve presented through my American Vaudeville Theatre in celebration of its 15th anniversary. Don’t miss the American Va…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 08:57AM

Book Of Mormon by Songs From The Musicals

Book Of Mormon Andrew Rannells leads the original Broadway company in a performance of 'I Believe' at the 2011 Tony Awards. No copyright infringement intended. http://www.songsfro…

SOURCE: YouTube at 08:55AM

Stars of the AVT #79: Armitage Shanks by Trav S. D.

This post is one of a series profiling the hundreds of performers I’ve presented through my American Vaudeville Theatre in celebration of its 15th anniversary. Don’t miss the American Va…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 08:55AM

Stars of the AVT #78: Shane Baker by Trav S. D.

This post is one of a series profiling the hundreds of performers I’ve presented through my American Vaudeville Theatre in celebration of its 15th anniversary. Don’t miss the American Va…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 08:54AM

Stars of the AVT # 77: David Ellzey by Trav S. D.

This post is one of a series profiling the hundreds of performers I’ve presented through my American Vaudeville Theatre in celebration of its 15th anniversary. Don’t miss the American Va…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 08:52AM

Stars of the AVT #76: Miss Lora Marie by Trav S. D.

This post is one of a series profiling the hundreds of performers I’ve presented through my American Vaudeville Theatre in celebration of its 15th anniversary. Don’t miss the American Va…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 08:51AM

Stars of the AVT #75: Albert Garzon by Trav S. D.

This post is one of a series profiling the hundreds of performers I’ve presented through my American Vaudeville Theatre in celebration of its 15th anniversary. Don’t miss the American Va…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 08:50AM

Review: A Woman Killed With Kindness by Jake Orr

What is the worst punishment for a woman who commits adultery in her husband’s house? As the title suggests, Thomas Heywood’s play, A Woman Killed With Kindness, sees the ultim…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 08:48AM

Stars of the AVT #74: Polly Peabody by Trav S. D.

This post is one of a series profiling the hundreds of performers I’ve presented through my American Vaudeville Theatre in celebration of its 15th anniversary. Don’t miss the American Va…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 08:45AM

Loyalty, Hampstead Theatre, London

A fictionalised account of the build-up to the Iraq war and the impact it has on the lives of a couple, one chief of staff to Tony Blair – it promises much but delivers less

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 08:44AM

Stars of the AVT #73: Moses Josiah by Trav S. D.

This post is one of a series profiling the hundreds of performers I’ve presented through my American Vaudeville Theatre in celebration of its 15th anniversary. Don’t miss the American Va…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 08:43AM

Stars of the AVT # 72: Poor Baby Bree by Trav S. D.

This post is one of a series profiling the hundreds of performers I’ve presented through my American Vaudeville Theatre in celebration of its 15th anniversary. Don’t miss the American Va…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 08:42AM

News: Mark Bolan Musical Premieres in Sep, Aims for West End

The life and music of T Rex frontman Marc Bolan will be celebrated in new musical directed by Gary Lloyd, which premieres at the New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich from 13 September 2011 (previews …

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 08:42AM

Variety Arts #12: Cabaret by Trav S. D.

This post is one in a series that defines for the layman the various types of variety arts, and to relate some of my own interactions therewith, all in anticipation of my upcoming show Trav …

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 08:41AM

Stars of the AVT #71: Scottie Davis by Trav S. D.

This post is one of a series profiling the hundreds of performers I’ve presented through my American Vaudeville Theatre in celebration of its 15th anniversary. Don’t miss the American Va…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 08:40AM

Remake, Reboot, Revive by 99seats

by 99 Seats On Twitter yesterday, Tony Adams asked a question I found intriguing: Comic-fans, how does rebooting titles compare with the same plays being redone? Similar impulse? or totally …

SOURCE: Parabasis at 08:40AM

Stars of the AVT #70: Caveman Robot by Trav S. D.

This post is one of a series profiling the hundreds of performers I’ve presented through my American Vaudeville Theatre in celebration of its 15th anniversary. Don’t miss the American Va…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 08:39AM

Theater auditions: ‘Hairspray’ in Cocoa Village by Elizabeth Maupin

Here’s an audition notice from the Cocoa Village Playhouse: Saturday, August 13 · 11 am – 2 pm Cocoa Village Playhouse, 300 Brevard Ave., Cocoa, Florida Auditions for the musica…

SOURCE: Orlando Theater at 08:36AM

Review: Rock Around The Clock by Tiffany Stoneman

Even before stepping into the theatre, a band of polka-dotted, hair-gelled, twisting singers and dancers performed on the street, setting the mood for this jukebox play… and they were tick…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 08:34AM

BWW TV Preview: Roundabout's DEATH TAKES A HOLIDAY - Opens Tonight!

Roundabout Theatre Company will open Death Takes a Holiday, tonight, Thursday, July 21, 2011 at the Laura Pels Theatre at the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre. Death Takes a Ho…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:29AM

TRUTH - Talkin' Broadway's Review by Matthew Murray

It puts a taut and fascinating, if sometimes off-handed, spin on a tale so familiar it often seems to have no additional facets to explore.

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 08:26AM

Stars of the AVT #69: Passion (Rhonda Hansome) by Trav S. D.

This post is one of a series profiling the hundreds of performers I’ve presented through my American Vaudeville Theatre in celebration of its 15th anniversary. Don’t miss the American Va…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 08:22AM

Kat Gang at the Plaza by Trav S. D.

It was the Countess’s birthday last week and so we thought we’d finally take Ward Morehouse up on his kind invitation to see Kat Gang sing in her weekly gig at the Plaza’s …

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 08:21AM

Stars of the AVT #68: Lorcan Otway by Trav S. D.

  This post is one of a series profiling the hundreds of performers I’ve presented through my American Vaudeville Theatre in celebration of its 15th anniversary. Don’t miss the American…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 08:15AM

e-Geaux (beta) by Sarah Ameigh

Maybe it was the 10pm curtain or the Ting-Tings pre-show soundtrack. Maybe it was the average audience age (30 years, roughly, according the production) but an unmistakable buzz was building…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 08:15AM

BWW's On This Day - July 21, 2011

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

As You Like It by Ron Cohen

It's not magical Shakespeare, but a big, ebullient cast; smart timely embellishments; and rambunctious, rustic high jinks make this outdoor show a lot of fun to watch.

SOURCE: Backstage at 08:00AM

NY Review: 'Death Takes a Holiday' by Erik Haagensen

A lack of dramatic action, underwritten characters, and an overwritten score combine to sink this musical fantasy from Broadway vets Maury Yeston, Thomas Meehan, and the late Peter Stone.

SOURCE: Backstage at 08:00AM

'Ghost' raises mixed reviews

Legit News: Staging made critics' spirits rise -- With a big-name title derived from the Oscar winning 1990 pic, a score by former Eurythmic Dave Stewart and staging by Tony-winning helmer M…

SOURCE: Variety at 08:00AM

Resurrecting Michael via Cirque Du Soleil

Legit News: Jamie King preps the Immortal World Tour -- It is exactly two years to the day that Michael Jackson died from an overdose of propofol in Los Angeles, and Jamie King is sitting in…

SOURCE: Variety at 08:00AM

NAMT festival sets slate

Legit News: Javerbaum, Iconis and Gwon on tap -- New offerings from former "Daily Show" head scribe David Javerbaum, Adam Gwon and Joe Iconis are among the eight works on tap for the Festiva…

SOURCE: Variety at 08:00AM
Thursday, July 21, 2011 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Shelter in Place by Amrita Mangus

Christmas Eve. Three co-workers. The office of Homeland Security. Thus unravels the story of Shelter in Place, a light-hearted one act where three unsuspecting office mates find themselves t…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 07:59AM

Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark by Songs From The Musicals

Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark Reeve Carney and Jennifer Damiano from the original Broadway production in a performance of 'If The World Should End' at the 2011 Tony Awards. No copy…

SOURCE: YouTube at 07:55AM

I See You by Laurel Elliott

If I See You were an item of produce, it would have been grown in a home garden free of pesticides or chemicals, being watered and pruned daily by a gentle and caring caretaker. To say the s…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 07:22AM

Stars of the AVT #66: Paradizo Dance by Trav S. D.

This post is one of a series profiling the hundreds of performers I’ve presented through my American Vaudeville Theatre in celebration of its 15th anniversary. Don’t miss the American Va…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 07:21AM

'A Clockwork Orange' Songs To Be Performed For First Time In History by Lucas Kavner

"My eyes! My eyes! You're forcing them O-Pen!" Songs originally written by Anthony Burgess for a musical adaptation of his classic novel, "A Clockwork Orange," will be performed next summ…

SOURCE: Huffington Post at 07:16AM

Priscilla Queen Of The Desert by Songs From The Musicals

Priscilla Queen Of The Desert Paul Shaffer and Martha Wash along with the original Broadway company in a performance of 'It's Raining Men' at the 2011 Tony Awards. No copyright…

SOURCE: YouTube at 07:05AM
Thursday, July 21, 2011 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Review: Hair at curtainup.com by Simon Saltzman

the touring Tribe rocks on Broadway

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 06:47AM

Five Truths brings new clarity to Ophelia's demise by Matt Trueman

Katie Mitchell's new video installation at the V&A refracts Ophelia's death scene into five 20th-century dramatic stylesWho would win in a fight between the greatest theatre theorists of…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:35AM

Five Truths brings new clarity to Ophelia's demise by Matt Trueman

Katie Mitchell's new video installation at the V&A refracts Ophelia's death scene into five 20th-century dramatic stylesWho would win in a fight between the greatest theatre theorists of the…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:35AM

Scalping Battle Putting ‘Fans’ in the Middle by BEN SISARIO

Ticket sellers are setting up nonprofit groups that claim they represent consumers, but are part of a lobbying fight over control of the multibillion-dollar secondary ticketing market.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 06:13AM

Fear Itself... by Don Hall

...Or You Gotta Get Hit in the Face by the Ball to Be a Really Good Catcher...It's the subject of many a Hollywood comedy about growing up. The Less Than Athletic Kid can't catch a fly ball…

SOURCE: Don Hall at 06:09AM

Exclusive Interview with Musical Director Louis St Louis and The China Connection by [email protected] (magda Katz)

Magda Katz and Times Square Chronicles publisher Suzanna Bowling sat down with Louis St Louis at the piano over at The Snapple Theatre home of “The Fantasticks” and “Perfec…

SOURCE: Times Square Chronicles at 06:07AM

'Molly Sweeney': A solid performance, but misplaced at the Shore by Peter Filichia

A play about a blind woman and the struggles she has before and after an operation may not seem to be the ideal summer entertainment. Perhaps that’s why at Sunday night’s performance of …

SOURCE: NJ.com at 06:03AM
Thursday, July 21, 2011 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Surviving Love by Erik Haagensen

Writer-performer Robert Chionis' sincere almost-one-man jukebox musical about a young gay boy from the sticks in NYC at the start of the AIDS epidemic is poorly scripted and awkwardly deli…

SOURCE: Backstage at 05:58AM

Sister Act by Songs From The Musicals

Sister Act Pattina Miller leads the original Broadway company in a performance of 'Raise Your Voice' at the 2011 Tony Awards. No copyright infringement intended. http://www.songsf…

SOURCE: YouTube at 05:26AM
Thursday, July 21, 2011 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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Lord Of The Rings : The Musical by Songs From The Musicals

Lord Of The Rings : The Musical Excerpts from the Canadian production of 'Lord Of The Rings: The Musical'. No copyright infringement intended. http://www.songsfromthemusicals.com …

SOURCE: YouTube at 04:53AM

Blog: Iraq Chatter in Hampstead

It's always strange to watch real people watching their onstage surrogates. The first night at the National of Terry Johnson's Cleo, Camping, Enmanuelle and Dick was riven with the laughter …

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 04:21AM

Whistle Down The Wind by Songs From The Musicals

Whistle Down The Wind David Gaines and the 1996 Washington DC cast performing 'No Matter What'. No copyright infringement intended. http://www.songsfromthemusicals.com From: sftMu…

SOURCE: YouTube at 04:17AM

Offer: The Globe Mysteries Best avaliable tickets just £25

Get the best available tickets for The Globe Mysteries from 5 August – 11 August 2011 for just £25 by using promo code PCDWOS

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 04:10AM

Man Of La Mancha by Songs From The Musicals

Man Of La Mancha Brian Stokes Mitchell along with Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio from the 2002 Broadway revival performed 'The Impossible Dream (The Quest)' at the Tony Awards. No cop…

SOURCE: YouTube at 04:02AM
Thursday, July 21, 2011 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Review: Loyalty ***

Sarah Helm’s first play is an imperfect, bumpy construct, but absolutely compelling in its semi-autobiographical picture of a middle-class domestic household shaken, both physically an…

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 03:48AM

City Of Angels by Songs From The Musicals

City Of Angels Kay McClelland, Randy Graff, Gregg Edelman and James Naughton of the original Broadway company perform 'What You Don't Know About Women' and 'You're Nothi…

SOURCE: YouTube at 03:26AM

110 In The Shade by Songs From The Musicals

110 In The Shade Audra McDonald and John McCullum of the 2007 Broadway revival perform 'Raunchy' at the Tony Awards. No copyright infringement intended. http://www.songsfromthemus…

SOURCE: YouTube at 03:10AM

Alice by Marc Miller

This whirlwind musical tour through Wonderland, while not particularly well-wrought, does convey a childlike wonder and benefits from an imaginative small-scale staging and short running t…

SOURCE: Backstage at 03:05AM

Iraq on stage – quiz by Leo Benedictus

As Sarah Helm's Loyalty at the Hampstead Theatre joins David Hare, Richard Norton-Taylor and Gregory Burke's scathing portrayals of the Iraq war, test your theatrical defencesLeo Benedictus

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:00AM
Thursday, July 21, 2011 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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The importance of artistic directors to plays by Mark Shenton

Just yesterday I was talking here about the importance of good producers as captains of the ship for new musicals to steer them safely into port. While too many cooks may spoil the broth, th…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:55AM

Info You Can Use: Variety of Thoughts On Dynamic Pricing by Joe

It seems like dynamic pricing may start to creep into the non-profit performing arts sector as a common practice. Stories about it are starting to crop up more and more frequently. When the …

SOURCE: Butts In The Seats at 02:20AM

‘West Side Story’ revival staging is retro cool

HEDY WEISS: For all its relevance, “West Side Story,” directed by David Saint, is now a period piece that no one would mistake for “Rent” or “Spring Awakening,” though neither of…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 02:05AM
Thursday, July 21, 2011 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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A Play About A Play About Nijinsky

As if the great avant-garde ballet star weren't a complex enough character himself, playwright Nicholas Wright has written a script about the messy circumstances (including threats of blackm…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 01:46AM

Colorado Shakespeare Festival tag-teams "Inspector General" with Russians by John Moore

Essay: Colorado Shakespeare Festival audiences were treated to an unusual cross-cultural experiment last weekend in Boulder, when four actors from Russia's Maxim Gorky Theatre joined a cast…

SOURCE: Denver Post at 01:35AM

Henry Awards, Running Lines by The Denver Post

Henry Awards, Running Lines John Moore interviews Erin Rollman, Nick Sugar, Amanda Earls and Megan Van De Hey after the Colorado Theatre Guild's 2011 Henry Awards. July 18. From: Denver…

SOURCE: YouTube at 01:25AM

Student art on display

Artwork created by students at the Boston Higashi School will be on display until Aug. 5 at a gallery in Waltham. The school in Randolph serves an international roster of children and young …

SOURCE: Boston Globe at 01:21AM

TT: Almanac

"There should be no such profession as criticism. Musicologists, of course, are quite different, and this is a sadly neglected...

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 01:00AM
Thursday, July 21, 2011 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Review: Alice Ripley amazes in Next to Normal by Richard Ouzounian

One of the great performances in modern musical theatre is taking place on the stage of the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts until July 30.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 12:10AM

Theater auditions: Staged readings on AIDS in Lake County by Elizabeth Maupin

Here’s an audition notice from an LGBT group in Lake County: AUDITIONS – From a Burning House The Triangle Connection, a networking and service organization for LGBT people in the Go…

SOURCE: Orlando Theater at 12:04AM

People You Know . . . Todd Faulkner by Zack

Todd Faulkner recently directed the new web series Exorcists Local 667 (which he co-created with his wife Nicole Greevy). The supernatural comedy is an Official Selection at the Internationa…

SOURCE: Visible Soul at 12:01AM

For the Record: Coen Brothers Begins Los Angeles Concert Engagement July 21 by Michael Gioia

For the Record: Coen Brothers, the "one-of-a-kind Hollywood" musical revue conceived and directed by Chris Bratten and Shane Scheel, begins performances July 21 at Los Angeles'…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

L.A. Acting Workshop needs an assistant by Elizabeth Maupin

Here’s a job notice from L.A. Acting Workshop: L.A. Acting Workshop – IMMEDIATE HIRE – Assistant to the Director L.A. Acting Workshop is seeking an Immediate Hire for the p…

SOURCE: Orlando Theater at 12:00AM

"Faust"-Inspired Musical Academy Gets NYC Reading July 21 by Kenneth Jones

Academy, the prep school-set musical, gets a Mahattan reading in York Theatre Company's Developmental Reading Series, 3 PM July 21. There is currently a waiting list for reservations.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Death Takes a Holiday, in Which the Grim Reaper Is a Handsome Tenor, Opens Off-Broadway by Kenneth Jones

The question of why mortals cling so passionately to life hangs in the air of the new Maury Yeston-Thomas Meehan musical, Death Takes a Holiday, opening July 21 in a world-premiere Off-Broad…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

The Dance at the Park: West Side Story Film Screened in Brooklyn July 21 by Adam Hetrick

New Yorkers get the chance to dance like the Sharks and Jets during the sing-and-dance-along screening of the 1961 film of West Side Story July 21 in Prospect Park.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Brad Oscar, MiG Ayesa, Becca Ayers and More Sing in Bryant Park July 21 by Andrew Gans

"Broadway in Bryant Park 2011," the free weekly Broadway concert series on the Bryant Park Stage, continues July 21.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Neil Bartram & Brian Hill Carve a Musical Pinocchio, Opening July 21 in Chicago World Premiere by Kenneth Jones

Chicago Shakespeare Theater's Courtyard Theater on Navy Pier has been transformed into a European-style marionette theatre for its world-premiere summer musical The Adventures of Pinocch…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Hello Out There, Musical About Teen Securities Crooks, Premieres Upstate with Liz Larsen by Kenneth Jones

Tony Award nominee Liz Larsen plays a government investigator in the world premiere of Hello Out There, the musical about three teens who commit securities crimes, at Adirondack Theatre Fest…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Last Day, Richard Vetere's Cemetery-Set Play, Begins World-Premiere Run in MA by Kenneth Jones

Last Day, Richard Vetere's new play set in a Long Island cemetery, gets its world premiere by Gloucester Stage Company July 21-Aug. 7 in Massachusetts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Today in Theatre History: JULY 21 by Ernio Hernandez and Robert Viagas

1951 Birthday of actress Lilias White, who will be featured in revivals of musicals including How to Succeed in Business and Once on This Island, and who will win the Tony Award for her perf…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Pittsburgh CLO's 'Sound of Music' proves sweet, sassy and surprising

It's easy to assume we already know what we're getting with "The Sound of Music" -- familiar and family-friendly entertainment that's as sweet as apple strudel. But the CLO's production has …

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 12:00AM

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