Monday, April 14, 2014 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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People You Should Know . . . Cecil Baldwin by Zack Calhoon

Cecil Baldwin is an active ensemble member of the New York Neo-Futurists.  He is the narrator of the hit podcast Welcome To Night Vale. Cecil has also performed at T…

SOURCE: Visible Soul at 11:59PM

People You Should Know . . . Christopher Borg by Zack Calhoon

Christopher Borg is back at TFTNC for the third time, having appeared last year as Freddie in “Off the King’s Road” and before that as Urdamani in Charles Busch’s hit, Judi…

SOURCE: Visible Soul at 11:53PM

Constantine Maroulis, Telly Leung and More Complete Cast of REEFER MADNESS IN CONCERT at New World Stages, 4/19 by BroadwayWorld

Constantine Maroulis Jekyll amp Hyde, Rock of Ages, Telly Leung Glee, Godspell, Harry S. Murphy Reefer Madness, Allison Scagliotti 'Warehouse 13,' Jasper in Deadland, Kevin Carolan Newsies, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:51PM

People You Should Know . . . Christopher Loar by Zack Calhoon

Christopher Loar has been writing, performing, directing and designing theater with NYNF since 2009, appearing regularly in Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind (30 Plays in 60 Minute…

SOURCE: Visible Soul at 11:44PM

People You Should Know . . . Dylan Marron by Zack Calhoon

Dylan Marron is a writer and performer in New York City. He has been a member of the New York Neo Futurists since 2012 where he can be seen in the weekly show Too Much Light Makes The B…

SOURCE: Visible Soul at 11:35PM

PHOTO CALL: Signature's Sondheim Award Gala, Featuring Ron Raines, Heidi Blickenstaff and Pamela Myers, Honors Jonathan Tunick by Krissie Fullerton

The Signature Theatre honored award-winning orchestrator Jonathan Tunick with the Stephen Sondheim Award at a black-tie gala benefit April 7.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:24PM

Musicals tomorrow, musicals tonight!

There's not much to Montgomery Theater's production of The Musical of Musicals (The Musical!), and yet there's so much to like about this silly spoof that takes one familiar story line and s…

SOURCE: Philly.com at 11:03PM
Monday, April 14, 2014 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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BWW TV: Watch SUBMISSIONS ONLY Season 3, Episode 4 - with Joanna Gleason, Malcolm Gets & More! by Submissions Only

In Episode Four, Penny Kate Wetherhead takes on the unenviable task of finding a new living situation in NYC. Gail Lindsay Nicole Chambers calls Tim Colin Hanlon to relay a message from an i…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:00PM
Monday, April 14, 2014 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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Four Dogs Get Their Day on City Stages

More so this season than in recent memory, major theater stars are sharing the stage with canines. From 'The Threepenny Opera' to 'Bullets Over Broadway,' canines are help bring up the curta…

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal Subscription at 09:33PM

Opera's 'Oscars'

David Hyde Pierce and Joyce DiDonato host the Opera News Awards, the annual event that honors opera luminaries.

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

Stage Directions and a Two-Actor Show

Recreating Eugene O'Neill's notes, Harvey Fierstein's new play, 'The Mystery of Irma Vep' and more in this week's On Stage.

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal Subscription at 09:11PM

Actor Gets Back to His Roots

Michael C. Hall starred in two long-running television series, but fans of the "Dexter" and "Six Feet Under" actor may not know that his roots are in theater.

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal Subscription at 09:07PM

More Floors for City Dancers

City University of New York on Tuesday kicks off a new effort to pair choreographers up with badly needed open space.

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal Subscription at 09:00PM
Monday, April 14, 2014 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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TCG to Publish 100 MONOLOGUES by Eric Bogosian, May 2014; Website Features Monologues Performed by NYC Actors by BroadwayWorld

Next month TCG Publications will release 100 Monologues, a collection of all of award-winning writer-actor Eric Bogosian's monologues from the series of acclaimed solo shows he wrote and sta…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:52PM

Open submissions for annual ATYP Foundation Playwrights Commission by Cassie Tongue

The Australian Theatre for Young People (atyp) has opened submissions for the annual ATYP Foundation Playwrights Commission.  Now in its third year with this important Commission, the atyp …

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 08:30PM

Phyllis Frelich, Deaf Activist and Actress, Dies at 70 by Bruce Weber

Ms. Frelich won the Tony for best actress in a play for her groundbreaking Broadway star turn in 1980 in “Children of a Lesser God.”

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 08:26PM

Another Box Office Success (So Far) for Danielle Radcliffe by Patrick Healy

With the power of Daniel Radcliffe's name, Martin McDonagh’s 1996 dark comedy, “The Cripple of Inishmaan,” sold nearly every seat for its first two preview performances.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 08:15PM

Review: A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Piccolo Theatre) by Scotty Zacher

Abetted by the zealous cast in the intimate setting of Piccolo's space, the in-the-round action bubbles over into the shallow rows of seating. It’s a fulsome frolic in the forest that will…

SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 08:08PM
Monday, April 14, 2014 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Motti Lerner’s controversial play ‘The Admission’ gets another life by Peter Marks

“The Admission” — Motti Lerner’s controversial play about a massacre of Palestinian civilians that just finished a short, sold-out run at Theater J — will have an afterlife. In an …

SOURCE: Washington Post at 07:55PM

Theatre News: Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia Presents the World Premiere of ‘Cinder-Rachella’ by Md Theatre Guide News Desk

The Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia 2013-2014 Performing Arts Series will wrap its second season with the world premiere of Cinder-Rachella, a new musical adaptation which celeb…

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 07:48PM

Annette Bening to Join John Lithgow in KING LEAR at Shakespeare in the Park? by BroadwayWorld

Showbiz411 writes that Annette Bening is allegedly in talks for the role of 'Goneril' opposite John Lithgow in KING LEAR at Shakespeare in the Park in New York City this summer.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:29PM

After Pulitzer Win, THE FLICK to Return to New York City at Barrow Street Theatre by BroadwayWorld

Just after today's news that Annie Baker's THE FLICK is being honored with the 2014 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, The New York Times reports that the drama will return to New York City at the Ba…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:14PM

Relative Values, Harold Pinter Theatre, review: ideal for our Downton-obsessed times by Charles Spencer

Trevor Nunn and a fine cast make Coward's stylish drawing-room comedy sparkle anew, says Charles Spencer

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 07:01PM

Theater News: Annie Baker's Pulitzer Prize-Winning The Flick to Be Remounted at Barrow Street Theatre

Playwright Annie Baker was announced as the 2014 recipient of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama today.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 07:00PM
Monday, April 14, 2014 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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‘Brahman/i’ questions more than it answers

Is it a boy or a girl? That is a perfectly natural, yet altogether bedeviling question explored in Aditi Brennan Kapil’s flourish-filled, identity-swirling play, “Brahman/i” (subtitled…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 06:44PM

Relative Values review | Michael Billington by Michael Billington

Stylishly presented, but why Trevor Nunn chose to lavish such loving care on this rancid relic from Noël Coward is a mysteryI can't imagine Noël Coward's 1951 light comedy being much b…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:30PM

A SMALL FAMILY BUSINESS – Olivier, SE1 by Libby Purves

DARK BITTER JOY: A PERFECT CONFECTION This play is vintage Alan Ayckbourn: elegant, polished dramatic machinery serving a darkly comic and rueful human heart. Perfectly suited to a renewed a…

SOURCE: theatrecat.com at 06:29PM

TV Land Orders Darren Star Laffer ‘Younger’ Starring Hilary Duff, Sutton Foster by Andrea Seikaly

“Sex and the City” creator Darren Star’s newest series “Younger” has found a home at TV Land. The cabler has ordered 12 episodes of the half-hour laffer, written, executive produce…

SOURCE: Variety at 06:17PM

Sutton Foster Headed Back to Small Screen; TV Land Orders YOUNGER to Series by TV News Desk

According to Deadline, TV Land has ordered Darren Star's YOUNGER, starring Foster, Hilary Duff, Debi Mazar, and Miriam Shor to series for a 12-episode first season. The single-camera project…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:15PM

Steve Buscemi, Frances McDormand and More Set for The Wooster Group's 2014 Spring Benefit, 4/29 by BroadwayWorld

Join Steve Buscemi, Buck Henry, Frances McDormand, Mike Nichols and Maura Tierney for dinner to benefit The Wooster Group on April 29 at 600 pm at 632 on Hudson, 632 Hudson Street, New York …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:13PM

The 'Ring' Circus Begins in Houston

The Houston Grand Opera launches its first-ever "Ring" cycle with "Das Rheingold," which is more European high-concept than U.S. representational in style, with lots of eye-catching video an…

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal Subscription at 06:06PM

This Week's New Classifieds on BWW - 4/14/2014

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld.com for 4142014.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:00PM
Monday, April 14, 2014 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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'The Flick' by Annie Baker wins Pulitzer for drama by Associated Press

NEW YORK — Annie Baker's "The Flick" has won the 2014 Pulitzer Prize for drama, a play set in a rundown movie theater that was hailed by the judges as a "thoughtful drama with well-crafte…

SOURCE: bostonherald.com at 05:59PM

The Great Communicator to Sing! Clinton the Musical Among Productions at NYMF 2014 by Ryan McPhee

Politics is show business for ugly people, after all. The 2014 New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) has announced selected productions and readings that will play the 11th annual program…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:59PM

STAGE17 Presents World Premiere Webseries DRESS UP! WITH GEORGE B. STYLE, with Kate Baldwin, Marin Mazzie and More by TV News Desk

STAGE17 is pleased to present the world premiere of the original reality series Dress Up with George B. Style, a show that goes behind the scenes with celebrity stylist George Brescia as he …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:53PM

Scenes from an unglamorous, hilarious layover by Chris Jones

THEATER REVIEW: "Mud Blue Sky" at A Red Orchid Theatre ★★★½ THEATER REVIEW: "Mud Blue Sky" at A Red Orchid Theatre ★★★½ ... Marisa Wegrzyn's modestly s…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 05:50PM

Live at 54 Below: Liz Callaway and Ann Hampton Callaway Sing 'Our Time' from Merrily We Roll Along by Broadway.com

Ann Hampton Callaway and Liz Callaway preview their 54 Below show, Sibling Revelry, running April 15-19 at Broadway's supper club.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:47PM

Post Pulitzer Win, Annie Baker's The Flick Will Return to NYC by Adam Hetrick

Playwright Annie Baker's The Flick, which was named the winner of the 2014 Pulitzer Prize for Drama April 14, will receive a New York remounting at the Barrow Street Theatre, according t…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:44PM

Pulitzer Prize-Winning The Flick, by Annie Baker, Will Reopen Off-Broadway by Ryan McPhee

Hot off the heels of receiving the 2014 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Annie Baker’s The Flick will return to New York! According to The New York Times, the play, which ran under the direct…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:43PM

Odds & Ends: Sutton Foster Officially Gets Younger, Mirren May Star with Cranston & More! by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. Sutton Foster's Pilot Younger Picked Up for Series Order Two-time Tony winner Sutton Foster’s pilot, Younge…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:38PM

Boozin', Bluesin' & Shooting Cats!? Audra McDonald's Big Night as Lady Day by Broadway.com

Tony winner Audra McDonald is taking on the legendary Billie Holiday in Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill. We chatted with the star on opening night about smoking, swearing, drinking a…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:37PM

Tom Wopat and Stephen Schwartz to Join BROADWAY AT MOORLAND, 6/5; Brian Stokes Mitchell Leaves Lineup by BroadwayWorld

Tony Award nominee Tom Wopat and GRAMMY Award-winning Broadway songwriter Stephen Schwartz are joining the festivities in Broadway at Moorland, the 14th annual summer concert and fireworks d…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:37PM

Word: Annette Bening Coming Back to New York Theatre This Summer by Roger Friedman

Is Annette Bening returning to New York theater at last? I am told– still unconfirmed–that Bening has agreed to play Goneril in Categories: Theater(Read more...)

SOURCE: ShowBiz 411 at 05:34PM

Gavin Creel, Dame Judi Dench, Douglas Hodge and More on the Olivier Awards Red Carpet

April 13 was the biggest night of the year in West End theatre as the Olivier Awards were presented in a ceremony held at London's Royal Opera House. Dame Judi Dench (Peter and Alice), Gavi…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:32PM

ArtsRock to Welcome Michael McKean in Conversation with Elliott Forrest, 4/27 by BroadwayWorld

ArtsRock's popular conversation series returns with the extraordinary Michael McKean in Conversation with Elliott Forrest at The Nyack Center on Sunday, April 27th at 730pm.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:31PM

Review: The Way West/Steppenwolf by Brianhey

RECOMMENDED Late in the second act of playwright Mona Mansour’s marvelous “The Way West,” a pizza-delivery guy gets into a tussle over declined credit cards with the play&#…

SOURCE: Newcity Stage at 05:30PM

TV Land Gives 12-Episode Series Order to "Younger," Starring Sutton Foster, Hilary Duff and More by Michael Gioia

Two-time Tony Award winner Sutton Foster, Hilary Duff, Debi Mazar and Miriam Shor will star in TV Land's "Younger," the single-camera comedy written and executive produced by &…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:30PM

BEAUTIFUL Star Jessie Mueller to Chat with Sarah Jessica Parker, Host of WNYC's 'Leonard Lopate Show', 4/15 by BroadwayWorld

This week, iconic New Yorker Sarah Jessica Parker will debut a new role radio host. For two days, the award-winning actress will step in for Leonard Lopate, host of 'The Leonard Lopate Show,…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:23PM

Rock of Ages Backstage Tour by Broadway Audience

Rock of Ages celebrates their 5th year anniversary and gives BroadwayAudience.com a behind the scenes look at the backstage show that must run smoothly in order for the show to go on. Led by…

SOURCE: BroadwayAudience.com at 05:23PM

Bill Medley On Stage at ‘Beautiful’ (VIDEO) by Broadway's Best Shows

Original Righteous Brother Bill Medley made a surprise on-stage visit to Beautiful and sang a little You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling for the audience to help raise $5000 for Broa…

SOURCE: Broadway’s Best Shows at 05:23PM

ArtsBeat: Pulitzer-Winning Play ‘The Flick’ to Reopen in New York by Patrick Healy

Annie Baker’s play won the Pulitzer Prize for drama on Monday, and will open at Barrow Street Theater in the near future.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:17PM

Writing and Fighting by HowlRound

By Will Power. Isn’t boxing just like writing a play? First, you have to train (the muscles in the gym if a boxer, the mind facing the screen if a writer). Then you have to fight! (What we…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 05:16PM

Broadway Box Office: Daniel Radcliffe Walks Tall in ‘The Cripple of Inishmaan’ by Gordon Cox

Daniel Radcliffe made a little Broadway box office magic last week, pulling in robust numbers in the first two previews of “The Cripple of Inishmaan” during a frame that saw springtime…

SOURCE: Variety at 05:15PM

Dianne Wiest on the ‘Bullets Over Broadway’ Red Carpet (VIDEO) by Broadway's Best Shows

The original Helen Sinclair dropped by the Bullets Over Broadway red carpet to talk about Woody Allen’s uncanny ability to take people back in time.

SOURCE: Broadway’s Best Shows at 05:09PM

Broadway Ticket Buying Guide: April 14-20 by BroadwayWorld

Welcome to BroadwayWorld's The Broadway Ticket Buying Guide. Below, you will find weekly updates on full priced tickets, discounts, availability for the hottest productions, and locations fo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:06PM

LES MISERABLES UK Launches Selfie Competition by Pat Cerasaro

A new featurette showcasing the backstage of the West End's longest-running musical, LES MISERABLES, is now available to view.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:04PM

What Chimerica Tells Us About the Photograph by HowlRound

By Srila Nayak. Based on an actual photograph, the main action of Lucy Kirkwood’s play is an American photojournalist’s unyielding quest to unlock the mystery of a photograph taken by hi…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 05:00PM

SUBMISSIONS ONLY's Season 3, Episode 4 Airs Tonight at 9PM on BroadwayWorld! by BroadwayWorld

'Submissions Only,' Broadway's favorite webseries, is back tonight, April 14, at 900 PM with episode 4 From 900 PM - 1030 PM, you can join the online celebration with Submissions Only cast m…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:00PM

Review: Hetty Feather (Rose, Kingston)

This lively adaptation of Hetty's life story uses circus skills to thrilling effect

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:00PM

Review: The Malcontent (Sam Wanamaker Playhouse)

The actors of the Globe Young Players succeed in tackling the play's inherent complexity

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:00PM

Review: She Would Walk the Sky (Roundhouse)

Company 2 combine circus and theatre in this captivating new production

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:00PM

Theater News: Annie Baker Wins 2014 Pulitzer Prize for Drama for The Flick

The Jeanine Tesori-Lisa Kron musical Fun Home is among this year's finalists.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM

Theater News: Annie Baker's The Flick Wins 2014 Pulitzer Prize for Drama

Jeanine Tesori and Lisa Kron's musical Fun Home was among this year's finalists.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM
Monday, April 14, 2014 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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First Look at ‘Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill’ (VIDEO) by Broadway's Best Shows

Broadway’s Best Shows gives you a first look at Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill, starring five-time Tony Award-winner Audra McDonald. Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & …

SOURCE: Broadway’s Best Shows at 04:56PM

Photos! Bill Medley of the Righteous Brothers Has the Time of His Life Singing at Broadway’s Beautiful by Broadway.com

Singer-songwriter Bill Medley, one half of the musical duo the Righteous Brothers, joined the cast of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre on April 14, 2014 to …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:50PM

Opening Night Tickets for ‘The Velocity of Autumn’ Now On Sale by Broadway's Best Shows

A limited number of Opening Night tickets are now on sale for THE VELOCITY OF AUTUMN starring Academy Award winner Estelle Parsons (Bonnie and Clyde, “Roseanne”) and two-time Ton…

SOURCE: Broadway’s Best Shows at 04:48PM

Broadway Grosses: Raisin Gets a Bump from a Presidential Visit by Ryan McPhee

A Raisin in the Sun received a Presidential visit and made its presence felt at the box office this week, with the Denzel Washington headlined drama one of the top five grossing shows on Bro…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:45PM

‘Beautiful’ Breaks Box Office Record at Stephen Sondheim Theatre for the Third Time by Broadway's Best Shows

Producers Paul Blake and Sony/ATV Music Publishing announced today that the new Broadway hit Beautiful – The Carole King Musical has again broken the box …

SOURCE: Broadway’s Best Shows at 04:41PM

President Obama caught Denzel Washington on Broadway! What should he take in next? by David Cote

As someone accustomed to getting in and out of Broadway houses as quickly as possible to avoid the post-curtain death march up the aisle into the maelstrom of Times Square, I will admit to f…

SOURCE: Time Out at 04:40PM

Twitter Chat Topic: Dramaturgical Collaborations in Devised Work—Thurs, April 17 by HowlRound

By HowlRound. This week's conversation topic is "Dramaturgical Collaborations in Devised Work" and will be moderated by @ArtsEmerson—who like all of our moderators, authors, and content pr…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 04:29PM

And the Nominee’s Are: Lucille Lortel by Suzanna Bowling

And the Nominee's Are: Lucille Lortel: Nominations for the 29th annual Lucille Lortel Awards, have been announced.

SOURCE: Times Square Chronicles at 04:27PM

STAGE17 to Launch Fictional Video Blog MIDDLE (ST)AGE with Stacia Fernandez by BroadwayWorld

STAGE17 will present the world premiere of the fictional video blog by a Middle Staged actress trying to remain visible and viable in an industry that refuses to accept the fact that she is …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:24PM

Before he could be Doyle, Allan Hawco had to find a way to embrace chaos in the theatre by David Berry

Allan Hawco almost springs a bit across the courtyard of Canadian Stage's Berkeley Street Theatre, in downtown Toronto. He is, as with a lot of people you're used to seeing on a screen, shor…

SOURCE: National Post (Canada) at 04:22PM

Taste: Theater Review by Myron Meisel

A cannibalism tale, based on a real story, is staged for the era of nose-to-tail dining.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 04:17PM

The Gospel According to...Rebeca Rad by Michael Block

Name: Rebeca Rad(oszkowicz)Hometown: Campinas, São Paulo, BrasilEducation: Interlochen Arts Academy/ BFA Pace UniversityWho do you play in The Mysteries?: Rad AngelTell us about The Mysteri…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 04:16PM

Classical music review: Chamber Chorus explores ancient Egypt

Assistant conductors step in for Philip Barnes.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 04:15PM

Alexa Ray Joel 'Feeling Much Better' After Fainting Onstage at Cafe Carlyle by Hilary Kelly

Alexa Ray Joel, the 28-year-old singersongwriter and daughter of Billy Joel and Christie Brinkley, is recovering after fainting onstage during a show at Cafe Carlyle, according to The New Yo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:15PM

Suzan-Lori Parks livestreams Watch Me Work—Wed, April 16 by HowlRound

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

SOURCE: HowlRound at 04:14PM

Annie Baker's THE FLICK Wins 2014 Pulitzer Prize for Drama by BroadwayWorld

It was just announced that the 2014 Pulitzer Prize for Drama has been awarded to 'The Flick,' by Annie Baker, a thoughtful drama with well-crafted characters that focuses on three employees …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:12PM

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Weekly Grosses Analysis - 4/14 by BroadwayWorld

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

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:12PM

Cinderella: The Remix by Rebecca Evans

“Change the rules!” the audience of parents and young children shouts. Cinderella proclaims, “I do this in the spirit of woman and girl power.” Cinderella: The Remix at Imagination S…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 04:11PM

Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 4/13/14

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 4132014.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:10PM

Minnesota Opera's 'Magic Flute' goes Hollywood

REVIEW: Minnesota Opera's production puts Mozart's classic into a silent-screen motif. It's outrageous — in a good way.

SOURCE: StarTribune at 04:10PM

'Threepenny Opera' in Minneapolis offers wiles and charms

REVIEW: Wendy Knox's production has glorious music, even if it sometimes takes a bit of time to get to those numbers.

SOURCE: StarTribune at 04:09PM

Conflicting Tales Of A School Shooting In 'The Library'

Steven Soderbergh's new play confronts the topic of school shootings head on, peering into the shattered lives of the survivors and the stories they tell.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 04:01PM

Theatre News: New play Wonderland at Hampstead marks Miners' Strike anniversary

Beth Steel's play is her first since her debut Ditch at the Old Vic Tunnels

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 04:00PM

Blogs: Miss Saigon, Bakersfield Mist, BLAM! and more: Theatre I'm Looking Forward To Seeing

Every now Glenn Meads gets to leave the North West so here's a quick run down of what he's looking forward to both in and out of the region.

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 04:00PM

Theater News: Joe Iconis to Perform at Murder for Two's Murderous Musical Mondays

Iconis and his regular gang of performers will rock out at New World Stages.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:00PM

'The Flick' by Annie Baker wins Pulitzer Prize for drama by David Ng

Annie Baker's "The Flick" -- a highly divisive drama that prompted an abundance of head-scratching and some audience walkouts during its off-Broadway run last year -- has won the 2014 Pulitz…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 04:00PM
Monday, April 14, 2014 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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April 14, 2014 | Broadway Photo of The Day by Broadway's Best Shows

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

SOURCE: Broadway’s Best Shows at 03:48PM

Over 100 NYC Students Set for Circle in the Square's Teens on Broadway, 5/12 by BroadwayWorld

Teens On Broadway is an initiative of Circle in the Square Theatre School to celebrate, encourage and build the performing arts community in New York City public high schools.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:46PM

Annie Baker's The Flick Wins the Pulitzer for Drama by Lauren Yarger

Annie Baker's play The Flick, commissioned by Playwrights Horizons, has won the 2014 Pulitzer prize for Drama.Read the review by clicking here. For a list of all the Pulitzer winners, click …

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 03:44PM

Bryan Terrell Clark Counts Down His 10 Favorite Instagram Photos from Motown's Year on Broadway

Motown hunk Bryan Terrell Clark counts down his 10 favorite Instagram photos from the musical's year on Broadway...and you're not ready for what the Queen of Soul said to him after the show.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 03:37PM

Annie Baker's 'The Flick' Wins 2014 Pulitzer Prize for Drama by David Rooney

The unconventional play about the directionless employees of an obsolete single-screen Massachusetts movie house premiered last March in an Off Broadway production at Playwrights Horizons.re…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:37PM

Shaking in the Grass by Rob Weinert-Kendt

The 2014 Pulitzer Prize for Drama has just been announced, and I'm so happy to hear it went to Annie Baker's The Flick, I played I thoroughly enjoyed and admired. I don't know how Annie got …

SOURCE: The Wicked Stage at 03:35PM

2014 Pulitzer winners in journalism and arts by Associated Press

The 2014 Pulitzer Prize winners and finalists, and the judges' comments:___JOURNALISM

SOURCE: bostonherald.com at 03:33PM

PLAYBILL ON OPENING NIGHT: Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill—Audra Takes a Holiday by Harry Haun

Playbill.com offers a behind-the-scenes look at opening night of Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill starring five-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:30PM

Annie Baker's The Flick Wins 2014 Pulitzer Prize for Drama by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Annie Baker’s The Flick has been awarded the 2014 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Described by the Pulitzer jury as a “thoughtful drama with well-crafted characters that focuses on thr…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:19PM

Mr. Coble Goes to Broadway: Friends and fans offer advice to Cleveland Heights playwright Eric Coble by Andrea Simakis

Dear Eric: As you sweat the remaining days before that Monday, April 21, curtain at the Broadway's Booth Theatre, your friends and fans back in Cleveland figure a few pieces of wit and wisdo…

SOURCE: Cleveland.com at 03:16PM

Pulitzer Prize Winners Announced by Gordon Cox

Donna Tartt’s sprawling story “The Goldfinch,” which is being adapted for Hollywood by “The Hunger Games” producer Nina Jacobson, took home the 2014 Pulitzer Pr…

SOURCE: Variety at 03:10PM

BWW TV: Chatting with Audra McDonald and the LADY DAY Team on Opening Night! by BroadwayWorld TV

Lady Day at Emerson's Bar amp Grill, starring five-time Tony Award-winner Audra McDonald, just opened last night at the Circle in the Square Theatre 1633 Broadway, on 50th Street btwn. Broad…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:08PM

'The Flick' wins Pulitzer Prize in drama by Chris Jones

Annie Baker's "The Flick," a play about ushers in a movie theatre has won the Pulitzer Prize in drama, announced Monday in New York.

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 03:06PM

The Gospel According to...Rory Kulz by Michael Block

Name: Rory KulzHometown: Las Vegas, NVEducation: Harvard University (BA)Who do you play in The Mysteries?: A procession of scamps: Ishmael, the apostle Bartholomew, and a prophet awaiting Ch…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 03:05PM

What's Playing on Broadway: April 14-20, 2014 by BroadwayWorld

All information is subject to change without notice. Check with the box office or ticketing company for the most-up-to-date information. To find out more about rush, lottery and standing roo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:04PM

2014 Pulitzer Prize for Drama Winner: Annie Baker’s The Flick by Jonathan Mandell

Annie Baker’s The Flick has won the 2014 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Here is my review of The Flick. Citation: “Awarded to “The Flick,” by Annie Baker, a thoughtful dr…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 03:04PM

Blogs: Catherine Love: Theatre puppetry - not just for kids

It's easy to dismiss popular art forms, but puppetry has proven itself to be about far more than children's entertainment and easy laughs

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 03:00PM

Annie Baker's The Flick Wins 2014 Pulitzer Prize for Drama by Andrew Gans

Annie Baker's drama The Flick, which premiered Off-Broadway at Playwrights Horizons last spring, has been named the winner of the 2014 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:00PM

Blogs: Catherine Love: Not just for kids

It's easy to dismiss popular art forms, but puppetry has proven itself to be about far more than children's entertainment and easy laughs

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 03:00PM
Monday, April 14, 2014 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Joe Iconis Set for MURDER FOR TWO's Murderous Musical Mondays Concert Series, 5/5 by BroadwayWorld

Award-winning composer and lyricist Joe Iconis will take the stage on Monday, May 5, 2014 at New World Stages as part of MURDER FOR TWO's newly launched concert series Murderous Musical Mond…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:56PM

Alexa Ray Joel Collapses at Cafe Carlyle During Sold-Out Show by BroadwayWorld

Alexa Ray Joel, daughter of legendary artist Billy Joel, collapsed while performing at her her sold-out closing-night show at New York's Cafe Carlyle on Saturday night

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:51PM

BWW Blog: Dates, Mates & Clean Slates - A Little Help From Your Friends by Guest Blogger: Dates, Mates

One of the best things about Dates, Mates amp Clean Slates is that we made it happen ourselves.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:44PM

Theatre Review: ‘Once On This Island’ at Olney Theatre Center by Steve Charing

A booming storm yet again rocks this vulnerable Caribbean island, which happens to be Haiti, “The Jewel of the Antilles.”  And in a matter of 90 minutes—the length of a typical wind-s…

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 02:41PM

BWW TV: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night of LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR & GRILL by BroadwayWorld TV

Broadway's biggest stars gathered at the Circle in the Square Theatre yesterday for opening night of Lady Day at Emerson's Bar amp Grill, starring five-time Tony Award-winner Audra McDonald …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:40PM

‘Magic Time!’: ‘Moth’ at The Studio Theatre’a 2ndStage by John Stoltenberg

Up on the fourth floor of The Studio Theatre is a great big black box of a performance space, which isn’t actually black because its walls are cinder block, rather like an institutional en…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:36PM

Violet Star Joshua Henry on Life Lessons From Audra & Sutton and How to Eat Cheesecake While Staying Fit by Kathy Henderson

On Broadway, talented people tend to rise to the top, especially young triple threats like Joshua Henry. (Make that quadruple, if good looks are factored in.) Since his 2007 off-Broadway deb…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:29PM

Theater Review: How Much Can Audra McDonald Sound Like Billie Holiday?

Just enough, as it turns out.-- Delivered by Feed43 service

SOURCE: Vulture at 02:28PM

'Seussical' at Bishop DuBourg High School

Do you remember loving the “The Cat and the Hat” as a kid? Or reading “Horton Hears a Who” to your toddler? Dr. Seuss’ far-fetching children’s books have become favorites among A…

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 02:23PM

James Franco to Star in Justin Kelly's MICHAEL by Movies News Desk

ames Franco will star in Justin Kelly's upcoming film MICHAEL, based on the New York Times Magazine article by Benoit Denizet-Lewis

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:20PM

Meet the Composers of MURDEROUS MUSICAL MONDAYS- Spotlight on Pace New Musicals Writers' Room by BroadwayWorld

The cast and creative team of the hit Off-Broadway musical Murder for Two are teaming up with some of New York's brightest up and coming composers and BroadwayWorld.com on select Monday nigh…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:17PM

PHOTO CALL: Erin Mackey, Loretta Ables Sayre, Mike McGowan, Tally Sessions and Cast Celebrate Opening Night of Paper Mill's South Pacific by Matthew Blank

The Paper Mill Playhouse production of the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical South Pacific officially opened at the New Jersey venue April 13 at 7 PM following previews that began Apri…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:17PM

Light-footed charmer ‘Once on This Island’ opens breezily at Olney Theatre Center by Nelson Pressley

“Once on This Island” at the Olney Theatre Center is a burst of spring, a warm 90-minute fairy tale told to breezy Caribbean rhythms. This is the 1990 musical by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen …

SOURCE: Washington Post at 02:14PM

The Maggots Score a Strike! The Cast Celebrates Matilda’s First Birthday with a Bowling Party by Broadway.com

The cast of Broadway’s Matilda gets a little bit naughty at the bowling alley! See them celebrate the hit musical’s first anniversary on Broadway at New York City’s Bowlmor…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:11PM

Review: ‘Midsummer: A Play with Songs’

A charming midsummer surprise, a few months early, and with songs.

SOURCE: Philly.com at 02:04PM

O'Neill Center Announces Six Plays Selected for National Playwrights Conference by Adam Hetrick

The Tony Award-winning Eugene O'Neill Theater Center has selected plays by Halley Feiffer, Tanya Barfield and Mike Lew to be developed during the 2014 National Playwrights Conference.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:03PM

"Smash" Is a Smash! by Jeanie K. Smith

Jeffrey Hatcher's theatrical adaptation of George Bernard Shaw's novel "An Unsocial Socialist" has all the earmarks of Shaw's better-known plays: witty, erudite dialogue; arch and sarcastic …

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 02:01PM

Broadway Grosses April 7 – April 13, 2014 by Broadway's Best Shows

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

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

Theater News: "What's Your Damage?": Heathers to Record Original Cast Album

The cult film's musical adaptation will lay down tracks at MSR Studios this week.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM

Features: Theatre highlights of the week: Imelda Staunton in Good People and Relative Values with Rory Bremner

The RSC get busy for Shakespeare's 450th birthday with The Roaring Girl and Henry IV, Part I and II opening this week

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 02:00PM

Review: Incognito (HighTide Festival, Halesworth)

This new play by Nick Payne can be summed up as a thoroughly cerebral affair, both literally and figuratively.

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 02:00PM
Monday, April 14, 2014 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Theatre Review: ‘The Thousandth Night’ at Metro Stage by Elliot Lanes

Many plays and movies deal with one of the most horrific events in modern history –  the Holocaust and anyone that’s seen the movie Schindler’s List or C.P. Taylor’s play Good knows…

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 01:58PM

'Seussical' at Bishop DuBourg High School

Ever wish to enter the pages of your favorite books from your childhood? Now you can! Bishop DuBourg High School presented Seussical the Musical, an unbelievable journey into the books of Dr…

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 01:58PM

Alexa Ray Joel Recovering After Collapsing at Café Carlyle Show by Allan Kozinn

Ms. Joel fell ill onstage at the final performance of a two-week run, but is recovering, a spokeswoman said.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 01:49PM

Chicago Theater Review: MUD BLUE SKY (A Red Orchid) by Lawrence Bommer

THE CONDITIONAL KINDNESS OF STRANGERS An episodic evening set in and around a hotel near O’Hare Airport, Marisa Wegrzyn’s itinerant one-act both celebrates and red-flags those encou…

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 01:43PM

Shirley Jones Revisits 'Oklahoma!' and a Spectacular Career by Scott Feinberg

The 80-year-old sat down with THR after introducing the TCM Classic Film Festival's opening night screening of the classic musical she made 60 years ago.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:43PM

Uh, Is That a Boa Constrictor in Your Pants? Hedwig Star Neil Patrick Harris Shows Off His New Friend by Lindsay Champion

Emmy winner Neil Patrick Harris has been going out of his comfort zone a lot these past few weeks, fronting a rock band while wearing heels, makeup and a wig in Broadway’s Hedwig and t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:37PM

ONCE wins two 2014 Oliviers, now boasts 24 major awards across the world by Boneau/Bryan-Brown

April 14, 2014 – The London production of the Tony and Grammy Award-winning hit musical ONCE has received two Olivier Awards, it was announced last night in London.  The hit musical h…

SOURCE: BONEAU/BRYAN-BROWN at 01:37PM

A British Play Imagines Charles (Finally) in Charge by Stephen Heyman

“King Charles III,” a new play that imagines Prince Charles as Britain’s king in a conflict with Parliament, has set London buzzing.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 01:30PM

Tony-Winning Actors Unite! 2012 Winner Steve Kazee Visits 2013 Winner Billy Porter at Kinky Boots by Lindsay Champion

In 2013, Billy Porter won his first Tony Award for his performance as drag diva Lola in the hit musical Kinky Boots, and on April 13, he got a visit from someone who knows a thing …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:30PM

650 Playwright Interviews (alphabetical) by Adam Szymkowicz

Sean Abley Rob Ackerman Liz Duffy Adams Johnna Adams Tony Adams David Adjmi Keith Josef Adkins Nastaran Ahmadi Derek Ahonen Kathleen Akerley Ayad Akhtar Daniel Akiyama Zakiyyah Alexand…

SOURCE: ADAM SZYMKOWICZ at 01:21PM

Photos! Go on an Epic Bus Ride with Sutton Foster and the Cast of Broadway’s Violet by Broadway.com

Click for production photos of Broadway’s Violet, starring Tony winner Sutton Foster, Colin Donnell and Joshua Henry. See the stars in action at the American Airlines Theatre, opening …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:10PM

Astaire Awards to Honor Choreographer Pat Birch and Dance Instructor Luigi by Michael Gioia

The 32nd Annual Fred and Adele Astaire Awards will honor five-time Tony Award nominee and two-time Emmy Award-winning choreographer Pat Birch with its Douglas Watt Lifetime Achievement Award…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:05PM

Angela Lansbury and Her London Ghosts by Mark Shenton

In the West End’s “Blithe Spirit,” Angela Lansbury’s past is always present — Editor’s note: I’m delighted to welcome London critic and reporter Mar…

SOURCE: TDF at 01:00PM

Theater News: The Ensemblist Points the Spotlight on Broadway Stage Managers

The backstage experts of Motown, After Midnight, and Cinderella discuss the career of a Broadway stage manager on the podcast's latest episode.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM

Features: From Alexia to Zrinka: Best dressed at the 2014 Olivier Awards

With numerous stars attending the glittering ceremony at the Royal Opera House last night, we choose some of our favourite outfits from the evening

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 01:00PM

Blogs: Glenn Meads: Oliviers 2014 - a view from the armchair

WhatsOnStage North West editor Glenn Meads watches the Olivier Awards from the comfort of his living room and assesses ITV's coverage

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 01:00PM
Monday, April 14, 2014 at noon (Broadway Time)
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“My Mother Has Four Noses” - Intimate But Sometimes Uneven by Byrne Harrison

By Judd HollanderPhoto by Sandrine LeeThe phrase "My mother has four noses" is not a play on words, a joke, parody or something with any major cosmic significance. Rather, it refers to somet…

SOURCE: Stage Buzz at 12:59PM

James Franco Will Play Gay Activist Who Becomes Anti-Gay Pastor in New Film "Michael" by Andrew Gans

James Franco, who is currently making his Broadway debut in the revival of Of Mice and Men, will star in the new film "Michael," according to Deadline.com.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:58PM

“Riding The Midnight Express With Billy Hayes” - An Intense Journey by Byrne Harrison

By Judd HollanderThey say truth is stranger than fiction. It certainly is in the case of Riding The Midnight Express With Billy Hayes, a one-man show written by and featuring Hayes, who reco…

SOURCE: Stage Buzz at 12:55PM

The Making of BroadFish: How I encountered Anita Chakraburtty by Broadfish

by Melissa D’Agostino Hello out there! Thanks for following along on my journey developing BroadFish for HatchTO. Creating a new theatrical work  is a crazy, roller coaster ride of an…

SOURCE: praxistheatre.com at 12:52PM

Arts funding: Goodbye Maria Miller, hello Sajid Javid by Simon Tait

This time last week Maria Miller was the culture secretary, glowing in the recent launch of the 14-18 NOW festival that was her brainchild, reputedly, and looking to hang on to her over-stuf…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:52PM

WHITE MARRIAGE (ODYSSEY THEATRE): 67% – BITTERSWEET by Lemonmeter

BITTERSWEET Performances from the strong 11-member company are first rate, and Sossi directs his cast to play the lengthy, absurdist drama for maximum laughs. Yet there is a dark and disturb…

SOURCE: Bitter Lemons at 12:44PM

Singer Audra McDonald transforms into Billie Holiday on Broadway

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Singer Audra McDonald, a five-time Tony winner, channels legendary American jazz singer Billie Holiday in the Broadway musical "Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill" in a p…

SOURCE: Reuters at 12:41PM

Variations Theatre Group to Offer Free Reading of DRAGULA THE MUSICAL, 4/19 by BroadwayWorld

Variations Theatre Group continues its commitment to develop new and exciting work with DRAGULA, a new musical by John Arthur Long and Theodore Kastrinos, which will be presented in a specia…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:40PM

‘The Realistic Joneses:’ Opening Night (VIDEO) by Broadway's Best Shows

The Realistic Joneses opens on Broadway!

SOURCE: Broadway’s Best Shows at 12:38PM

Cast Recording of Heathers: The Musical Will Be Released in June by Adam Hetrick

Yellow Sound Label will record the original Off-Broadway cast album of the Laurence O'Keefe-Kevin Murphy pop musical Heathers, based on the 1988 cult comedy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:34PM

PNB fields a ‘Midsummer Night’s Dream’ team

A review of Pacific Northwest Ballet’s production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” which it has now performed more than 100 times.

SOURCE: The Seattle Times at 12:32PM

Awake to the joys of ‘Sleeping Beauty,’ by Pointless Theatre Co. by Peter Marks

Anyone worrying that the fizz is going out of the theater will find countervailing effervescence in “Sleeping Beauty: A Puppet Ballet,” a beguiling confection assembled with glue, hinges…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:31PM

PHOTO CALL: Matilda The Musical Celebrates One Year on Broadway by Matthew Blank

The Broadway production of Matilda The Musical celebrated its one year anniversary the evening of April 13. The cast partied with cake and bowling in Times Square.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:31PM

Casting Announced for Free Reading of New Musical Dragula by Andrew Gans

Variations Theatre Group will present a free reading of the new musical Dragula April 19 at 8 PM at the Chain Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:30PM

Coming to 54 Below: Maggots, Queens, Tappers & More to Play the New York Hotspot! by Ryan McPhee

It may finally be getting warm outside, but even in summer, 54 Below is always the hottest spot in town, with the venue featuring dozens of stage stars strutting their stuff every week. Belo…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:29PM

We’re Losing Our Minds Over Bernadette Peters' Performance at the Olivier Awards! by Ryan McPhee

The sun comes up, we think about her. The coffee cup, we think about her. The 2014 Olivier Awards took place on April 13 at London’s Royal Opera House, and Bernadette Peters took …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:27PM

GW, Arena Stage Conference looks at War, and Art of Portraying it by Peter Marks

Viewing the Civil War through the prism of theater, dance and music is the focus of a two-day academic conference next week at George Washington University, which is co-sponsoring the event …

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:26PM

THE SCREENING ROOM: Overcash & Change 2 Concert, With Bryce Pinkham, Joe Carroll, Nic Rouleau, Ciara Renee and More by Michael Gioia

Overcash & Change 2, an evening featuring the work of musical theatre composer Drew Overcash, was presented Feb. 24 at The Highline Ballroom. Here are highlights from the concert. 

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:26PM

David Baddiel: from rock standup to dad with nit combs by David Baddiel

In the 1990s, the comedian toured huge venues in a hit duo. Twenty years on, he's back on stage as a solo act. He doesn't miss the screaming teenage fans but how does he handle haters?When,…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:23PM

Hello! Watch Gavin Creel and Stephen Ashfield Celebrate Their Book of Mormon Olivier Wins by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Two by two! Broadway favorite Gavin Creel and his Mormon co-star Stephen Ashfield, who were awarded the Oliviers for Best Actor and Supporting Actor in a Musical respectively April 13, were …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:21PM

Comments Sections Fixed by Colin Mitchell

Apologies for all the technical problems over the last few days, LemonHeads. It appears we are back in business so comment away!

SOURCE: Bitter Lemons at 12:18PM

Why The Artistic Directors Alliance (TADA)?: An Open Letter to Doug Clayton – from Christian Levatino. by Colin Mitchell

Christian wanted to continue the conversation that he started here. So we let him. Why the Artistic Directors Alliance (TADA)?: An open letter to Doug Clayton From Christian Levatino I’…

SOURCE: Bitter Lemons at 12:14PM

Telly Leung, Trevor McQueen, Hannah Elless, Laura Dreyfuss, Morgan Reynolds and More Set for Concert to Benefit Operation Smile by Andrew Gans

We'll Take Manhattan: The Music of Richard Rodgers & Lorenz Hart, a benefit for Operation Smile, will be presented June 10 at New World Stages/Stage 2.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:14PM

Exclusive Photo Coverage: Inside the BULLETS OVER BROADWAY Gypsy Robe Ceremony by Walter McBride

The company of Bullets Over Broadway just celebrated their opening with the Gypsy Robe ritual. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the event and brings you full photo coverage below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:11PM

So Very! Heathers: The Musical Will Record Cast Album by Ryan McPhee

Put down your pâté! The cast of the off-Broadway hit Heathers will record a cast album on April 15 and 16. The recording of the Laurence O’Keefe and Kevin Murphy musical, …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:10PM

Repertory Productions of Robert Schenkkan's All the Way and Great Society Among 2014-15 Seattle Rep Season by Michael Gioia

Seattle Repertory Theatre announced its 2014–15 season, which will include the first presentation of Seattle writer Robert Schenkkan's two-part Lyndon B. Johnson plays, All the Way…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:08PM

Inner direction

Apropos of the off-Broadway transfer of Satchmo at the Waldorf, Laura Lippman recently said something that caught my eye: "I...

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 12:05PM

The Glory of Gloria Jean by Trav S.D.

   Today is the birthday of Gloria Jean (Schoonover) (b. 1926). No, she’s not a mash-up of Laura Brannigan and Michael Jackson songs! As any classic comedy fan can tell you, she was…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 12:03PM

This week beyond Broadway – April 14-20, 2014 by Lindsay Barenz

Official openings, first performances, closings, and other news this week beyond Broadway in New York City theater.The post This week beyond Broadway – April 14-20, 2014 appeared first…

SOURCE: Maxamoo at 12:02PM

Boogie Stomp! by The New York Times

BOOGIE STOMP! is a theatrical evening starring pianists Bob Baldori and Arthur Migliazza. Together, they tell the story of boogie woogie, its origins, subsequent history and ongoing developm…

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:02PM

Weekend Poll Top Three: Fans 'Couldn’t Be Happier’ for Wicked’s Big-Screen Plans by Ryan McPhee

Movie big-wigs have been making all sorts of noises about producing film adaptations of our favorite musicals lately. With so many in-the-works, we asked fans which one they are most excited…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:01PM

Exclusive Photos from ‘Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill’ Opening Night Party by Broadway's Best Shows

Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill, starring five-time Tony Award-winner Audra McDonald and under the direction of Lonny Price (110 in the Shade, A Class Act), officially opened Sun…

SOURCE: Broadway’s Best Shows at 12:00PM

Theater News: The Book of Mormon Cleans Up at the 2014 Olivier Awards

The 2011 Tony Award-winning Best Musical reprises its success across the pond.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM

Theatre News: BLAM! comes to Blackpool this August

Edinburgh and West End hit comes to the Blackpool Grand this Summer.

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 12:00PM
Monday, April 14, 2014 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Review Roundup: ‘Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill’ by NewYork.com

View the Full Article on NewYork.com

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 11:58AM

Lauren Blackman, Leo Ash Evens, Joe Dellger, Karen Murphy, Jan Neuberger and More Cast in WBT's Mary Poppins by Andrew Gans

Casting has been announced for the Westchester Broadway Theatre's upcoming production of Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins, which will play the New York venue May 8-July 2…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:58AM

She Would Walk the Sky review: 'Not just high-flown, but overblown' by Lyn Gardner

Roundhouse, LondonDespite the fraying red-velvet atmosphere and delightful moves, a heavy, poetic story weighs down the performers' light touchThere is plenty that is high-flown about Compan…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:56AM

From a blown interview, Muraoka gets directing job for Once on This Island by Keith Loria

Some phone calls you never forget. For Alan Muraoka, it was a call he took this winter from Olney Theatre’s artistic director Jason Loewith, who was interviewing him for the chance to dire…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 11:40AM

Laura Benanti Heads to Showtime's NURSE JACKIE as Recurring Guest by TV News Desk

Showtime has announced that Broadway vet Laura Benanti will appear in a recurring role in the hit medical drama comedy NURSE JACKIE.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:39AM

Stephen Sondheim Will Join Barbara Cook, Harold Prince, Judy Kaye, Jessye Norman, Lauren Worsham for Remembering Lenny by Andrew Gans

Tony Award-winning composer-lyricist Stephen Sondheim, who collaborated with Leonard Bernstein on West Side Story, will be part of the New York Festival of Song's Remembering Lenny, a ce…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:39AM

Will Bridges of Madison County Star Steven Pasquale Take It All Off on Side By Side? by Broadway.com

Susan Blackwell and The Bridges of Madison County star Steven Pasquale make smoothies, prank call Taye Diggs, sing like Rick Astley and more!

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:30AM

BWW TV: Watch Audra McDonald Transform Into Billie Holiday in LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR & GRILL! by BroadwayWorld TV

Lady Day at Emerson's Bar amp Grill stars five-time Tony Award-winner Audra McDonald under the direction of Lonny Price 110 in the Shade, A Class Act, will play a strictly limited 10-week en…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:29AM

‘Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill’ Releases Sneak Preview Stills (PHOTO) by Broadway's Best Shows

You’re invited to take a first look at Broadway’s Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill! Check out the first production photos at the PHOTO STOP on Broadway’s Best S…

SOURCE: Broadway’s Best Shows at 11:28AM

The Malcontent review Globe Young Players stage authentic but flat revival by Brian Logan

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, LondonA company of actors aged 12 to 16 has trouble bringing psychological depth to John Marston's murderous dramaWritten for boy actors' troupe the Children of the …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:20AM

HighTide festival review new plays put across with zest by Michael Billington

Halesworth, SuffolkThe premiere of Nick Payne's ingenious play Incognito leads an exceptional festival devoted to new worksIt's a sign of the growing prestige of this exemplary festival for …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:18AM

Cynthia Nixon May Direct Dianne Wiest in Rasheeda Speaking Off-Broadway by Adam Hetrick

Academy Award-winning actress Dianne Wiest is in talks to return Off-Broadway next year in Joel Drake Johnson's Rasheeda Speeking, under the direction of Golden Globe and Tony Award nomi…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18AM

Stephen Sorokoff My View: 54 Sings Applause by Stephen Sorokoff

Stephen Sorokoff My View: 54 Sings Applause

SOURCE: Times Square Chronicles at 11:15AM

ArtsBeat: ‘Book of Mormon’ Wins Big at Olivier Awards by Patrick Healy

The Broadway hit “The Book of Mormon” won four awards, including best new musical, at the Olivier Awards, London’s equivalent of the Tonys.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:12AM

Liz Smith: Woody Allen aims for a hit with 'Bullets Over Broadway' by Liz Smith, Liz Smith

"Sex without love is a meaningless experience, but as meaningless experiences go, it's pretty da---d good," wrote somebody named Woody.Two of our most talented and controversial entertainmen…

SOURCE: bostonherald.com at 11:12AM

Review: Orpheus, Battersea Arts Centre by Amy Merrigan

Have you ever seen a jazz clarinet playing Hades? Or a mincing French Hermes? No? Funnily enough, I thought not. To fill that almighty hole in your life, you should get along to the Batterse…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 11:09AM

Benedict Cumberbatch on Appearing in Next STAR WARS Film: 'It Won't Happen' by Movies News Desk

Benedict Cumberbatch has shot down rumors that he will be appearaing in the highly anticipated next installment of the STAR WARS franchise.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:07AM

Review Roundup: Baz Luhrmann's STRICTLY BALLROOM- All the Reviews! by Review Roundups

Baz Luhrmann's exciting, action packed STRICTLY BALLROOM THE MUSICAL, presented by Global Creatures, is the inspiring story of a championship ballroom dancer who defies all the rules to foll…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:07AM

With Hair sold out, and new construction this summer, Keegan enters its own Age of Aquarius by Christopher Henley

“This is our crowning achievement,” Mark A. Rhea told me the day after I had seen Hair at Keegan Theatre.  I saw the show on a Wednesday night, at one of the performances that had been …

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 11:06AM

Billie Sings the Blues! Raise a Toast to Audra McDonald on Opening Night of Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill by Broadway.com

Click for opening night photos of Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill on April 13, 2014, starring five-time Tony winner Audra McDonald as legendary jazz singer Billie Holiday. See he…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:06AM

Additional Productions and Readings Announced for 2014 New York Musical Theatre Festival by Michael Gioia

The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) has announced additional productions and readings for its 2014 Festival, which will run July 7-27.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM

Up in the Gods by Dom O'Hanlon

Last week marked the re-opening of The Apollo Theatre in the West End, nearly four months after it closed, following the roof collapse mid-show on December 19, 2013. The event shocked London…

SOURCE: newmusicaltheatre.com at 11:00AM

Review: The President/Oracle Theatre by Lisa Buscani

RECOMMENDED Hungarian-born playwright Ferenc Molnar loved this country enough to begin citizenship proceedings. But he had no love for capitalist deal-making; his sharp criticism of American…

SOURCE: Newcity Stage at 11:00AM

Why I cancelled my credit card and what it means about customer service. by Ken Davenport

Part of my personal curse (and also one of my best business assets) is that I’m always looking for the best deal.  I want the best deal on airfare, on office supplies, on everything! …

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

Photo Flash: Literally All of Broadway Salutes Audra McDonald at the Opening of Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill

McDonald stars in Lanie Robertson's drama at the Circle in the Square Theatre.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00AM

Features: Video: Highlights of the 2014 Olivier Awards

Features editor Ben Hewis talks to some of the winners, nominees and presenters from last night's ceremony

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 11:00AM

Review: A View From the Bridge (Young Vic)

Ivo Van Hove's production, which sees Mark Strong return to the stage after more than a decade, doesn't disappoint

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 11:00AM

Just because: Paul Hindemith conducts Brahms

Paul Hindemith conducts the Chicago Symphony in a 1963 performance of Brahms' Academic Festival Overture: (This is the latest in...

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 11:00AM
Monday, April 14, 2014 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Facing The Fear of Twine by Andy Horwitz

A conversation with Richard Goodness, curator of the online exhibition "Fear of Twine", which will be live until April 18th.

SOURCE: Culture Bot at 10:59AM

CAROLE KING Performs at In-Home Fundraiser for MA Senator by BroadwayWorld

In a fundraiser for Ed Markey, junior senator of Massachusetts, King performed for donors in the home of Lois Robbins.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:55AM

Gavin Creel Wins Olivier for “Book of Mormon” by Matthew Wexler

The Olivier Awards (London’s equivalent of the Tonys) were handed out this weekend to the latest crop of musicals and plays to arrive on the West End. While some say that the results were …

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:54AM

James Earl Jones May Return to Broadway in You Can't Take It With You by Adam Hetrick

Tony Award winner James Earl Jones may return to Broadway this fall in a revival of the Kauffman and Hart comedy You Can't Take It With You, according to Showbizz411.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM

Meet Your New Crush: Casa Valentina Cutie Nick Westrate

Drama Desk Award-winning actor (and our new crush) Nick Westrate shares the secret to surviving Juilliard, the power of moisturizer and the hashtag that fits Casa Valentina.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 10:46AM

A Raisin in the Sun – Location, Tickets, Reviews by Maya Asheri

Denzel Washington returns to the New York stage for a revival of the 1959 drama A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry, the cast also includes Sophie Okonedo (film: Hotel Rwanda), Anika …

SOURCE: Maxamoo at 10:43AM

My First Ballet: Coppélia review ENB need to doll up this kids' show by Chris Wiegand

The ballerinas cross the stage like a string of paper dolls and run riot in a workshop but English National Ballet's show needs more sparkle to keep the young audience entrancedCovent Garden…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:43AM

PHOTO CALL: Erin Mackey, Mike McGowan, Loretta Ables Sayre, Tally Sessions Star in Paper Mill South Pacific by Krissie Fullerton

The Paper Mill Playhouse production of the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical South Pacific began performances at the New Jersey venue April 9 prior to an official opening April 13.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:41AM

Works in Progress: Searching for Sebald with Michelle Persoff by Michael Block

Name: Michelle PersoffWhat is your role in Searching for Sebald?: Costume DesignerTell us a little about Deconstructive Theatre Project?: What sets our company apart is the way we tell a sto…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 10:37AM

The Barber of Seville: First of The Figaro Plays at the McCarter by Bob Rendell

On stage at the McCarter in a felicitous translation/adaptation of the latter 18th century French commedia dell'arte The Barber of Seville. Originally conceived of as a comic opera, the play…

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 10:33AM

Review: Pests at curtainup.com-London by Lizzie Loveridge

What's most remarkable about Vivienne Franzmann's play is the language

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 10:31AM

JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH Launches Casting Hunt for Official Album! by BroadwayWorld

Tony-nominated songwriters Justin Paul and Benj Pasek and book writer Timothy Allen McDonald , the creative team behind the musical James and the Giant Peach JATGP, are launching a nationwi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:30AM

Review: Birdland at curtainup.com-London by Lizzie Loveridge

Simon Stephens' provocative play about the vacuity of celebrity and wealth with an outstanding performance from Andrew Scott

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 10:30AM

Laura Benanti, Robin De Jesus, Telly Leung, Todd Buonopane and More Part of Broadway Battles Bullying Benefit April 14 by Adam Hetrick

Tony Award winner Laura Benanti, two-time Tony Award nominee Robin De Jesus, Telly Leung, Todd Buonopane and Mykal Kilgore are part of Broadway Battles Bullying, a benefit to raise funds for…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:30AM

Week Beyond Broadway 4/14-4/20 by Lindsay Barenz

The post Week Beyond Broadway 4/14-4/20 appeared first on Maxamoo.

SOURCE: Maxamoo at 10:29AM

Review: Isolde at curtainup.com/ by Jacob Horn

Richard Maxwell's latest is at times strange, dreamy, stinging, and comic. It's a complicated show to digest, but well worth the energy.

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 10:28AM

Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of Paper Mill Playhouse's SOUTH PACIFIC by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Paper Mill Playhouse continues its 75th Anniversary Season with the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical South Pacific. With music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, and …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:23AM

Highlights From Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill Starring Audra McDonald

Five-time Tony winner Audra McDonald stars as Billie Holiday in Lanie Robertson's Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill. This one person play with songs looks at the fading career of the iconi…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:19AM

Photo Coverage: Audra McDonald Takes Opening Night Bows in LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR & GRILL by Walter McBride

Lady Day at Emerson's Bar amp Grill stars five-time Tony Award-winner Audra McDonald under the direction of Lonny Price 110 in the Shade, A Class Act, will play a strictly limited 10-week en…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:18AM

Obamas attend 'A Raisin in the Sun' starring Denzel Washington by David Ng

President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama took time Friday to attend the Broadway revival of "A Raisin in the Sun," starring Denzel Washington.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 10:10AM

The abandoned theatre at Alexandra Palace, London in pictures by Sarah Gilbert

Alexandra Palace in north London is one of the few surviving grand leisure buildings constructed in the 19th century, and hidden away inside is a theatre that closed its door 65 years ago. D…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:00AM

Blogs: Michael Coveney: Moments to savour on and offstage at the Olivier Awards

Our chief critic enjoys a glittering night at the Royal Opera House with Bernadette, Benny and Bjorn

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 10:00AM

Almanac: Paul Hindemith on inspiration

"If we cannot, in the flash of a single moment, see a composition in its absolute entirety, with every pertinent...

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 10:00AM
Monday, April 14, 2014 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Monday, April 14, 2014 by Susan Grace

  Today’s Highlights: * Noël Coward’s Relative Values, directed by Trevor Nunn, starring Patricia Hodge, Caroline Quentin, Rory Bremner and Ben Mansfield, opens at the Wes…

SOURCE: Grace Notes Subscription at 09:55AM

Tovah Feldshuh on playing Golda Meir by Guest Writer

“People love their mothers,” Tovah Feldshuh said. “Golda Meir is the full bodied, big breasted woman whose greatest love is the state of Israel. For one night, I can bring this…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 09:46AM

PEDDLING – Hightide Festival, Halesworth by Libby Purves

A MUGGLE DOES SOME MAGIC   This has to be the most explosively determined statement ever that “I am not just the one in those damn Harry Potter films!”. Harry Melling, who from the …

SOURCE: theatrecat.com at 09:46AM

Incognito/Peddling/The Girl's Guide to Saving the World, HighTide Theatre Festival, Halesworth by Honour Bayes/natasha Tripney

HighTide Theatre Festival, Halesworth: Nick Payne's new play, <b>Incognito</b>, is a superb dissection of memory and identity. Two narratives intersect with one another, jum…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:43AM

Tony Winner James Earl Jones Eyes Broadway Return in You Can't Take it With You by Imogen Lloyd Webber

James Earl Jones could be returning to the Great White Way in a revival of Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman’s You Can’t Take it With You. According to Showbiz 411, the two-ti…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:39AM

Shenton's View: Live from Broadway and London: A Holiday of Holidays by Mark Shenton

I’ve been back from New York for precisely a week now, and still the Broadway openings of shows I saw when I was there keep coming. Last night, it was the turn of five-times Tony…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:39AM

Top 5 NY shows this week: 'Here Lies Love,' MATA Festival by Ronni Reich

David Byrne and Fatboy Slim's musical about Imelda Marcos returns to the Public Theater

SOURCE: NJ.com at 09:30AM

Review: As "Lady Day," Audra McDonald Sings of Bad Breaks in Wonderful Songs by Robert Kahn

The five-time Tony winner interprets more than a dozen classic recordings in a play that should appeal to even the casual Billie Holiday fan.

SOURCE: NBC New York at 09:28AM

‘Sleeping Beauty: A Puppet Ballet’ at Pointless Theatre Co. at Mead Theatre Lab at Flashpoint by Justin Schneider

Have you ever thought that the ballet needed more puppets? Or is it just me? For those of us troubled by this glaring oversight, Pointless Theatre Company brings us their technically impress…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:28AM

The Verdict: Critics Review Audra McDonald in Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill by Playbill Staff

Five-time Tony Award-winning actress Audra McDonald returns to Broadway as Billie Holiday in Lanie Robertson's play with music, Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill, which offici…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:27AM

Bullets and Billie Holiday on Broadway. Tax Help for Artists. Spring Beefcake. The Week in New York Theater by Jonathan Mandell

Eight Broadway shows are opening in the next ten days. Two opened last week, Bullets Over Broadway and Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill. It’s tax time, which may be why there …

SOURCE: New York Theater at 09:21AM

Fuse TV Review: HBO’s “Silicon Valley” — The Comic Adventures of Nerd Musketeers by Gerald Peary

"Silicon Valley" is sharp fun for both the computer lingo-savvy and for the non-Tweet, non-Facebook crowd such as out-of-it me.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 09:20AM

THE GIRL’S GUIDE TO SAVING THE WORLD – Hightide Festival, Halesworth by Libby Purves

OH GROW UP, GIRLS! Maybe this play about “friendship, feminism and what it means to be successful” would be less annoying if the characters – Bella, Jane, and Jane’s boyfriend To…

SOURCE: theatrecat.com at 09:16AM

UK Musical Comedy I CAN'T SING Heading to Broadway? by BroadwayWorld

Although the new musical comedy I CAN'T SING was met with less than glowing reviews and disappointing ticket sales, producers of the production are still planning to bring the show to Broadw…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:05AM

TrueTheatergoer: ‘TheatreThoughts: Standing Room,’ and Rate Your Shows & Win $100 in Tickets & Predict The Helen Hayes Winners & Win $ by Joel Markowitz

Every week we will be sharing John and Stephen Hauge’s TheaterThoughts from their popular site TrueTheatergoer. “From John Hauge: “My brother Stephen and I created the TrueThea…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:00AM

WAKE UP with BroadwayWorld - Monday, April 14, 2014 - Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman in ANNAPURNA, SUBMISSIONS ONLY and More! by Jessica Showers

Good morning, BroadwayWorld Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it Today's big news husband and wife acting team Megan Mul…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:00AM

Plays by Tanya Barfield, Halley Feiffer Set for 2014 National Playwrights Conference by Gordon Cox

New plays by Tanya Barfield and Halley Feiffer are among the six works on tap for this year’s National Playwrights Conference, the annual new-play development program at the Eugene O’Nei…

SOURCE: Variety at 09:00AM
Monday, April 14, 2014 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Backstage at the Oliviers in pictures by Guardian Staff

Alex Jennings suits up as Wonka, Gemma Arterton has a laugh and Benny from Abba watches the winners take it all ... Go backstage at the Olivier awards with photographer David Levene Continue…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:55AM

THE 2014 HOT OR NOT FINALS BALLOT 1: LEADING ACTOR, LEADING ACTRESS AND FEMALE SWING by JK

Ten days from today is the cut-off for productions that want to be considered for the 2014 Tonys, and awards season will begin.  But, since all of the new musical productions have eithe…

SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 08:40AM

Bill W. and Dr. Bob by Theasy.com

Bill W. and Dr. Bob Off Broadway, Soho Playhouse Reviewed by Jerron Herman BOTTOM LINE: Two former alcoholics join forces to help people with the same ailment in this touching and engagin…

SOURCE: Theatre is Easy at 08:36AM

Olivier Awards 2014: in pictures by Telegraph Staff

London theatreland's prize-giving ceremony at the Royal Opera House

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 08:35AM

theatreWeek 2014 Begins Today and Here’s The Ticket Discounts Being Offered by Admin

theatreWeek 2014 begins today. Here is information and a list of discounts that are available during and after theatreWeek. from theatreWashington. PERFORMANCES & EVENTS PRIOR TO AND INC…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:29AM

Calvin and E.J. by Michael Kaiser

Last week I wrote in my blog of my special history with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. I mentioned that to celebrate...

SOURCE: Huffington Post at 08:28AM

Camp David at Arena Stage, Reviewed by Rebecca J. Ritzel

The Camp David Accords might never have been signed were it not for President Jimmy Carter’s golf cart. In Camp David, the world premiere play at Arena Stage, there’s no way for characte…

SOURCE: Washington City Paper at 08:26AM

Musicals we love: Newsies by Erin McCann

Walt Disney Studios's film about the New York newsboy strikes of 1899 was a flop but a stage revival nearly 20 years later proved that some still root for the underdogKenny Ortega's 1992 fi…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:23AM

The Beautiful Cosmos of Ivor Cutler, Citizens Theatre, Glasgow, review by Mark Brown

This show succeeded brilliantly in opening a window into the world of Scottish humorist, poet and songwriter Ivor Cutler, says Mark Brown

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 08:17AM

Fuse CD Reviews: Haydn’s Seven Last Words of Christ and Mozart/Bach Adagios & Fugues (Harmonia mundi), Mahler’s Symphony no. 2 (Avie Records) by Jonathan Blumhofer

Three reviews of new classical music CDs: one is inviting, another lively, and the last could use more intensity.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 08:14AM

Charlie Chaplin in “A Dog’s Life” by Trav S.D.

  Today is the anniversary of the release date of the classic Charlie Chaplin comedy A Dog’s Life (1918), made for First National. A Dog’s Life is a longer, more ambitious f…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 08:01AM

BWW's On This Day - April 14, 2014

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on April 14 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:00AM
Monday, April 14, 2014 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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The Heir Apparent by StageGrade

Do critics want to be next in line for "The Heir Apparent"?

SOURCE: stagegrade.com at 07:57AM

I Remember Mama by StageGrade

Are critics making fresh memories of "I Remember Mama"?

SOURCE: stagegrade.com at 07:50AM

Red Velvet by StageGrade

Are critics rolling out the red carpet for "Red Velvet"?

SOURCE: stagegrade.com at 07:41AM

Bullets Over Broadway by StageGrade

Are critics taking shots at "Bullets Over Broadway"?

SOURCE: stagegrade.com at 07:32AM

Best Shakespeare productions: Henry IV Parts I and II by Michael Billington

Michael Billington recalls a feast of Falstaffs including Joss Ackland, David Warner and Orson Welles. Tell us your favourite versions of these state-of-the-nation playsKenneth Tynan called …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:32AM

Billy Porter on 'Kinky Boots' anniversary, new CD by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- The first thing Billy Porter does when a visitor enters his dressing room is look down....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 07:24AM

News: Olivier Awards 2014 – the winners’ reactions by Nicola Merrifield

The Olivier Awards 2014 took place in London last night, with The Book of Mormon and Chimerica being named the big winners of the night. We spoke to some of the prize recipients to find̷…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:22AM

Cynthia Farrell: For Real 2.0 by Sandi Durell

    By Joel Benjamin   Cynthia Farrell took the stage at the Metropolitan Room on April 10th with the determined tread of a tough cookie, her sharp features emphasized... The …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 07:20AM

Cathy Westbrook: How to stage theatre's online future? by Cathy Westbrook

People are used to congregating online, writes Cathy Westbrook, but how can theatre-makers capitalise on digital's potential for these audiences? Share your ideasThe web and social media hav…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:19AM

News: Oliviers ITV coverage sees audience drop nearly 40% by Matthew Hemley

An average of 800,000 people tuned into watch highlights of the Olivier Awards on ITV, down from 1.3 million last year. Highlights of the ceremony were broadcast at 10.15pm on ITV, shortly a…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:13AM

Do the British care about privacy? by James Graham

After his hit political play This House, the playwright James Graham is looking at the erosion of our private lives in his upcoming piece for the Donmar Warehouse. Here he explains why

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 07:00AM

Call Answered: Committed Conference Call with Tricia Brouk, Andrew David Sotomayor, Mike Longo by Call Me Adam

Call Answered: Conference call with the creatives, Tricia Brouk (Writer/Director/Choreographer) and Andrew David Sotomayor (Lyricist/Composer/Musical Supervisor), and cast member Mike Longo.…

SOURCE: Call Me Adam at 07:00AM
Monday, April 14, 2014 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Adrian Mole musical to go ahead after death of Sue Townsend, who was writing a new book

A planned Adrian Mole musical is set to go ahead after author Sue Townsend’s death last week.

SOURCE: The Independent at 06:59AM

Jessica Lang Dance pools resources of video, costumes and choreography for unforgettable evening (review) by Zachary Lewis

Jessica Lang Dance, the young, New York-based troupe that appeared on the DanceCleveland series at Playhouse Square Saturday, looked more like three companies than merely one.

SOURCE: Cleveland.com at 06:42AM

The Rite of Spring and Petrushka, Sadler's Wells, London by Neil Norman

Sadler's Wells, London: After flirting unnecessarily with gender equality by revising the production with six men and six women, Michael Keegan-Dolan has restored the male-heavy stage presen…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:21AM

Who cares about the Oliviers? by Dominic Cavendish

The Olivier Awards are great for the winners but irrelevant to audiences, says Dominic Cavendish

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 06:14AM

Pirate Gran, Greenwich Theatre, London by Susan Elkin

Greenwich Theatre, London: Gran (Pauline Goldsmith) is entertaining her grandchildren with an elaborate game of pirates in this original, funny, rhythmic piece, which, among other things, ce…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:00AM
Monday, April 14, 2014 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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A View from the Bridge, Young Vic, London by Gerald Berkowitz

Young Vic, London: Subjecting a very realistic and time-and-place-bound play to a non-traditional staging proves a successful risk for director Ivo van Hove who, by moving from a Brooklyn ap…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:48AM

She Would Walk the Sky, Roundhouse, London by Liz Arratoon

Roundhouse, London: Coming from the creative team behind the international smash Cantina, and with a line-up including some of Australia's top circus artists, plus live onstage music fr…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:40AM

‘Lady Day’ sings the blues away by Elisabeth Vincentelli

On the one hand, we have Audra McDonald, poised and elegant — a classically trained soprano and five-time Tony winner. On the other, there’s the raspy-voiced Billie Holiday, who lifted...

SOURCE: The New York Post at 05:40AM

BWW TV: OLIVIER AWARDS 2014 - Trailer for the Awards 2014! by BroadwayWorld TV

Missed out on the 2014 Oliviers No idea who was on the red carpet Or are you preparing to watch the TV broadcast today as it was too late last night Get ready with the TV trailer

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:36AM

BWW TV: OLIVIER AWARDS 2014 - Best Actor Nominee Tom Hiddleston by BroadwayWorld TV

Best Actor Nominee Tom Hiddleston spoke to the cameras before the 2014 Olivier Awards. Best known, perhaps, for his movie roles, he was nominated for his performance in the titular role in t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:35AM

BWW TV: OLIVIER AWARDS 2014 - Host Stephen Mangan by BroadwayWorld TV

Stephen Mangan, who co-hosted the ceremony with Gemma Arterton, talks to the cameras at the Olivier Awards. He's recently starred in Jeeves and Wooster Perfect Nonsense, which won Best New C…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:34AM

BWW TV: OLIVIER AWARDS 2014 - SHERLOCK's Martin Freeman by BroadwayWorld TV

The star of Sherlock and The Hobbit talks to the cameras at the 2014 Olivier Awards. He'll be seen in the West End next season as he takes on the role of Richard III in the Shakespeare class…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:32AM

BWW TV: OLIVIER AWARDS 2014 - The Royal Ballet's Marianela Nunez and Thiago Soares by BroadwayWorld TV

From the world of dance, the Royal Ballet's Marianela Nunez and Thiago Soares talk to the cameras before the 2014 Olivier Awards. Nunez was a guest presenter along with Dame Gillian Lynne.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:30AM

A View from the Bridge, Young Vic, theatre review: 'Unforgettable'

The Belgian director Ivo van Hove has taken a drastically non-naturalistic approach to Arthur Miller's 1955 drama, set in Brooklyn's Italian-American neighbourhood, and the stripped-back int…

SOURCE: The Independent at 05:30AM

BWW TV: OLIVIER AWARDS 2014 - Best Actress Lesley Manville by BroadwayWorld TV

Lesley Manville wrapped up a year of critical acclaim with her Best Actress win for her role in Ghosts at the Almeida. The production also secured Best Revival and Best Supporting Actor in a…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:28AM

BWW TV: OLIVIER AWARDS 2014 - GHOSTS' Jack Lowden by BroadwayWorld TV

The Almeida's production of Ghosts was one of the evening's big winners. Jack Lowden won Best Supporting Actor, and was praised highly by co-star Lesley Manville, who won Best Actress.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:26AM

Review: Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill by Frank Scheck

Audra McDonald in Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill (©Evgenia Eliseeva) Audra McDonald doesn’t look or sound anything like Billie Holiday. So it’s a credit to t…

SOURCE: Scheck on the Arts at 05:24AM

BWW TV: OLIVIER AWARDS 2014 - James McAvoy by BroadwayWorld TV

X-Men's James McAvoy talks to the cameras at the 2014 Oliviers. He wasn't nominated for a prize this year, but was a special guest presenter. He has most recently starred as Macbeth in the T…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:24AM

BWW TV: OLIVIER AWARDS 2014 - Hayley Atwell by BroadwayWorld TV

Hayley Atwell talks to the cameras at the 2014 Oliviers. She was nominated for Best Actress for her role in The Pride, but lost out to Lesley Manville in the multi-award-winning Ghosts.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:22AM

BWW TV: OLIVIER AWARDS 2014 - Dame Judi Dench! by BroadwayWorld TV

Dame Judi talks to the cameras on the red carpet. She was nominated as Best Actress for her role in new play Peter and Alice, but the category was won by Lesley Manville for Ghosts.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:20AM

BWW TV: OLIVIER AWARDS 2014 - THE BOOK OF MORMON's Gavin Creel & Stephen Ashfield by BroadwayWorld TV

The cast of The Book Of Mormon talk to the cameras on the red carpet. They dominated the musical categories winning four Awards including Best New Musical, Best Actor in a Musical for Gavin …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:18AM

BWW TV: 2014 Olivier Awards Red Carpet Fashion! by BroadwayWorld TV

TV presenter Gok Wan takes you through what the stars are wearing on the red carpet at the 2014 Oliviers See what you reckon - who do you think is the best-dressed celebrity

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:16AM
Monday, April 14, 2014 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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Education & Training: The Garden of England by Susan Elkin

So what does it mean to live in Kent whether you’ve just arrived or whether, like me, you’ve been here for decades? Last week I went to the Marlowe Theatre to find out. The Garden of…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 04:37AM

Olivier Awards 2014: Mormons, Ghosts, and Chimerica by Matt Wolf

Gavin Creel licked his trophy in delight, Zrinka Cvitešić spoke of making Croatian history, and Sharon D Clarke let out an exultant "wow" from the podium that was surely heard well beyond …

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 04:14AM

Making Deposits and Withdrawals at Your Own Personal “Help Bank” by Admin

Posted in Personal Development“Giving does not only precede receiving; it is the reason for it. It is in giving that we receive.” – Israelmore Ayivor If I read that quote a few yea…

SOURCE: theartsentrepreneur.com at 04:00AM
Monday, April 14, 2014 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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News: Woolwich Grand Theatre demolition decision postponed by Nicola Merrifield

Proposals to demolish south-east London’s Woolwich Grand Theatre and replace it with flats have been put on hold after the local council requested that the developer modify its designs. Gr…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 03:30AM

Puffball: sexuality under circus's big top by Laura Barnett

Can fire-eaters and acrobats help people who are questioning their sexuality? Laura Barnett gets a sneak preview of a circus project that mixes confession, contortion and wobbly dessertIt's…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:00AM
Monday, April 14, 2014 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Strictly Ballroom the Musical what the reviewers thought by Guardian Staff

Luhrmann's stage version of his film didn't get critics telling him to Foxtrot Oscar, but they didn't throw flowers at his feet eitherNot everyone likes Baz Luhrmann's high camp directorial …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:11AM

TTIC- Christopher Sheard, Jake Szczepaniak, Eleni Pappageorge and Torrey Hanson - April 14, 2014 by [email protected] (talk Theatre In Chicago), Talk Theatre In Chicago

The provocative title of Mike Bartlett's play, "Cock", refers to both sexuality and cock fighting. Profiles Theatre cast members Christopher Sheard, Jake Szczepaniak, Eleni Pappageorge and T…

SOURCE: www.theatreinchicago.com at 02:01AM

Photos: Photos: Oliviers winners celebrate in style

Winners and presenters including Rory Kinnear, Lucy Kirkwood, Lesley Manville, James McAvoy, The Book of Mormon cast and Kate Moss were in celebratory mood backstage at the Royal Opera House

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 02:00AM
Monday, April 14, 2014 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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PHOTO CALL: Sutton Foster, Colin Donnell, Joshua Henry and More Star in Broadway's Violet by Krissie Fullerton

The Roundabout Theatre Company's Broadway production of Violet, starring two-time Tony Award winner Sutton Foster alongside Colin Donnell and Tony nominee Joshua Henry, begins previews …

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:17AM

A Raisin In the Sun ***** by Barry

By: David ShewardWhen it was first announced that Denzel Washington would be headlining a revival of A Raisin in the Sun, I was skeptical. The classic 1959 Lorraine Hansberry drama of a Chic…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 01:05AM

PHOTO CALL: Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill, Starring Audra McDonald, Opens on Broadway; Red Carpet Arrivals, Curtain Call and Cast Party by Matthew Blank and Joseph Marzullo

Five-time Tony Award-winning actress Audra McDonald returns to Broadway as Billie Holiday in Lanie Robertson's play with music, Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill, which offici…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:03AM

PHOTO CALL: Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill, Starring Audra McDonald, Opens on Broadway, Red Carpet Arrivals by Joseph Marzullo

Five-time Tony Award-winning actress Audra McDonald returns to Broadway as Billie Holiday in Lanie Robertson's play with music, Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill, which offici…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:03AM

Bipolar Sunshine Makes First U.S. Trip & Sings "Trouble" Live at SXSW by Young Hollywood

Bipolar Sunshine Makes First U.S. Trip & Sings "Trouble" Live at SXSW YH hangs out with Adio Marchant, AKA Bipolar Sunshine, at SXSW in Austin, Texas, which happens to be the Manchester, UK-…

SOURCE: Young Hollywood at 01:00AM

'The Heart Machine' Director & Stars on Online Dating by Young Hollywood

'The Heart Machine' Director & Stars on Online Dating YH sits down with writer/director Zachary Wigon and actors John Gallagher Jr and Kate Lyn Sheil at SXSW to hear all about their timely r…

SOURCE: Young Hollywood at 01:00AM

Photos: Photos: Stars on the red carpet at 2014 Olivier Awards

Nominees and guest presenters including Gemma Arterton, Martin Freeman, Tom Hiddleston, Judi Dench and Hayley Atwell turned heads on the red carpet ahead of this year's Olivier Awards at…

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 01:00AM
Monday, April 14, 2014 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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The Question... Director Jon Lachlin Stewart on Beckett by The Charlebois Post

The Outsiderby Estelle RosenJon Lachlan Stewart is a director, playwright, and performer born in Edmonton, Alberta. He trained as an actor at Studio 58 in Vancouver. Mr Stewart's work explor…

SOURCE: The Charlebois Post at 12:01AM

Impressions of: Pentacle Presents The Gallery by The Dance Enthusiast

"Hosted by the ubiquitous  Doug Post, Pentacle's artist representative, The Gallery's show at Dixon Place showcases an eclectic group of artists, each with a distinct voice." Theo B…

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 12:00AM

IMPRESSIONS OF: Trisha Brown Dance Company by The Dance Enthusiast

"The evening included several works created over 35 years, but the first offering, Rogues, satisfied any needs for stimulus, any reminder as to why Trisha Brown carved her niche in the perfo…

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 12:00AM

Theatre News: Book of Mormon and Almeida win big at 2014 Olivier Awards

Mormon won four gongs, while Chimerica and Ghosts took home eight in total

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 12:00AM

Hottest Articles on BWW from Sunday, Apr. 13

Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from Sunday, April 13, 2014.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:00AM

Review: Extraordinary Extremities

Renee Philippi joins puppetry, mythology, and bioengineering in a world premiere solo show at SoHo Playhouse.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00AM

Dance the Night Away, Imelda! Here Lies Love Returns to the Public by Ryan McPhee

Love lies at the Public! The off-Broadway hit Here Lies Loves returns to the Public Theater on April 14, where it enjoyed its previous engagement. The musical, directed by Alex Timbers and w…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:00AM

Benj Pasek and Justin Paul's James and the Giant Peach to Get Recorded; Nationwide Search Will Cast James for Album by Michael Gioia

Tony Award-nominated songwriters Benj Pasek and Justin Paul and book writer Timothy Allen McDonald, the creative team behind the musical James and the Giant Peach, have launched a nationwide…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

David Byrne-Fatboy Slim Musical Here Lies Love Returns Off-Broadway April 14 by Adam Hetrick

Here Lies Love, the immersive David Byrne-Fatboy Slim musical about the lives of Filipino leaders Imelda and Ferdinand Marcos, returns Off-Broadway April 14 at its original home, the Public …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Lillias White, Robin De Jesus, Ben Platt, Naturi Naughton and More Sing The Songs of Lyons & Pakchar April 14 by Michael Gioia

Tony Award winner Lillias White, Ben Platt, Naturi Naughton, Katie Thompson and Tony nominee Robin De Jesus are among the performers taking part in Who We Are: The Songs of Lyons & Pakch…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Wesley Taylor, Daniel Davis, Josh Grisetti Are Part of April 14 Reading of Oscar Wilde's Portrait of Mr. W. H. by Andrew Gans

Gingold Theatrical Group's Project Shaw, which is under the leadership of founding artistic director David Staller, continues April 14 at 7 PM with Oscar Wilde’s short mystery, The…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Pulitzer Prize for Drama Will Be Announced April 14 by Andrew Gans

The 2014 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, recognizing an outstanding stage work that premiered during the 2013 calendar year, will be announced 3 PM April 14 at Columbia University. Finalists are a…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

THE LEADING MEN: Joshua Henry and Colin Donnell Test "The Luck of the Draw" in Broadway Premiere of Violet by Carey Purcell

Starring in the Broadway premiere of the musical Violet, Tony nominee Joshua Henry and Colin Donnell are experiencing different kinds of homecomings.

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William Ivey Long Gets Up Close at Drama League April 14 by Carey Purcell

The Drama League continues its Up Close series with award-winning costume designer William Ivey Long April 14 at 7 PM.

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Hilton Als: Style in three new stagings. by Hilton Als

Style, when it works, can be a startling and pleasurable thing. But the American response to it is often complicated. It’s not unusual for one’s fellow-citizens to resist imagina…

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Michael Schulman: Trampolining with Toni Collette. by Michael Schulman

Two aspiring trampoliners arrived the other day at Streb Lab for Action Mechanics (SLAM), a fitness and dance studio in Williamsburg, described by its founder, Elizabeth Streb, as a “b…

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Show pays tribute to the most important woman in our lives by Tenley Woodman, Tenley Woodman

Motherhood is filled with the good, the bad and the funny.Fifteen local writers and artists celebrate that journey in the Boston debut of “Listen to Your Mother,” at Old South Church on …

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Impressions of luciana achugar’s “Otro Teatro” by The Dance Enthusiast

"Her fervency escalates, and as she stands, her intonations become more pitched. Wailing in between big, gulping breaths, she launches herself into a series of turbulent turns like an exulta…

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards