Thursday, May 23, 2013

Watch Out Broadway, Here Comes ANN! by Admin

At the height of awards season, isn’t some silliness what we all need? Playbill is serving it up today in the way of its ANN Playbill series. We’d definitely purchase a ticket to all of…

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Wednesday, May 22, 2013

A message from THE NANCE cast member Cady Huffman by Lincoln Center Theater

A message from THE NANCE cast member Cady Huffman Cady Huffman has a special message for fans of Lincoln Center Theater. THE NANCE is Extend to August 11! THE NANCE is nominated for 5 Ton…

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Fiddler on the Roof | "Sunrise, Sunset" | Stratford Festival 2013 by Stratford Shakespeare Festival

Fiddler on the Roof | "Sunrise, Sunset" | Stratford Festival 2013 "Sunrise, Sunset" from the Stratford Festival's 2013 production of Fiddler on the Roof. Featuring …

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Tuesday, May 21, 2013

THE NANCE Television Commercial by Lincoln Center Theater

THE NANCE Television Commercial Get a look at THE NANCE, now playing at the Lyceum Theatre, in this television commercial. EXTENDED TO AUGUST 11! THE NANCE is nominated for 5 Tony Awards!…

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Here Lies Love Announces Fourth and Final Extension; Closing Set for July 28 by Marc Snetiker

David Byrne and Fatboy Slim’s critically acclaimed musical Here Lies Love has announced an additional four weeks of performances at the Public Theater. This is the fourth and final ext…

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STAGE TUBE: New Promo Released for Holland Taylor-Led ANN! by Stage Tube

ANN, the new critically acclaimed play written and performed by Emmy Award-winning actress Holland Taylor and directed by Benjamin Endsley Klein, has been extended through Sunday, September …

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Cues from 2013 Tony Award Nominees (part 1) by American Theatre Wing

Cues from 2013 Tony Award Nominees (part 1) What's your advice for young actors and theatre professionals? Featuring Richard Kind ("The Big Knife), Holland Taylor ("Ann"…

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TALKING HEADS • St. Louis Actors' Studio by Andrea

Talking Heads was originally a series of several monologues, written by British playwright Alan Bennett, for the BBC beginning in 1988.  The series was adapted for the stage in 1991 and…

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Monday, May 20, 2013

Weekend Recap: A Very Long Blog PostIt's been super sunny and warm here in the Bay Area. I spent all last weekend running around and loving the weather. FridayFriday my good friend Ange…

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Monday, May 20, 2013

Tony Winner Victoria Clark Calls Cinderella Co-Star Laura Osnes ‘a Great Teacher’ by Kathy Henderson

Tony-nominated Cinderella star Victoria Clark has already won Broadway’s biggest prize for her unforgettable performance as Margaret Johnson in The Light in the Piazza and picked up a …

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Photo Flash: Ann Harada, Christine Toy Johnson and More at ASIAN AMERICAN COMPOSERS & LYRICISTS PROJECT by BroadwayWorld

In celebration of Asian Heritage month, the Equal Employment Opportunity Committee of Actors' Equity Association and ReImagined World Entertainment presented 'The Asian American Composers an…

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Broadway Grosses: Kinky Boots Enjoys a Killer Week at the Box Office by Josh Ferri

Broadway enjoyed a bump at the box office this week with grosses and capacities rising across the board. The Audience Choice Award, Outer Critics and Drama League-winning musical Kinky Boots…

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Ann vs. Imelda by Rob Weinert-Kendt

For America magazine I've done a combined review of two entertaining and popular shows about iconic women leaders at either end of New York's nonprofit stage spectrum: The Public Theater's H…

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And the 2013 Drama Desk Awards Go To..... by Lauren Yarger

WINNERS IN EACH CATEGORY ARE NOTED IN BOLD. Check the links at right for reviews. Outstanding Play
 Annie Baker, The Flick
 Christopher Durang, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike…

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REVIEW: The Nance by JK

Review of the Saturday, May 11 matinee at the Lyceum Theatre in New York City, New York.  Starring Nathan Lane, Jonny Orsini, Lewis J. Stadlen, Cady Huffman, Andrea Burns and Jenni Barb…

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Review: (Ottawa) In The Next Room or The Vibrator Play by The Charlebois Post

l-r Michelle LeBlanc, Sarah Finn and David Whiteley, photo by Andrew AlexanderThe Next Room (The Vibrator Play) Humms Alongby Jim MurchisonThere are lots of opportunities for cheap jokes in …

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Review: (Ottawa) Miss Caledonia by The Charlebois Post

Melody A. Johnson, Alison Porter (courtesy: NAC)How ya Gonna Keep em on the Farmby Jim MurchisonMiss Caledonia has a thread bare set. A bench and a chair is all that is needed. Everything el…

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Thursday, May 16, 2013

New Times, Ticket Policies Announced for Shakespeare in the Park by Lauren Yarger

Luke Forbes, Dorien Makhloghi, Nyambi Nyambi, Marianne Jean-Baptiste and Lily Rabe in a scene from The Merchant from Venice in the park. Photo by Joan Marcus The Comedy of Errors, the …

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Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Donmar's all-female Julius Caesar wins New York transfer by Matt Trueman

Phyllida Lloyd's production, which places Shakespeare's tragedy in a prison, to open Brit-heavy season at St Ann's WarehouseThe Donmar Warehouse's all-female Julius Caesar will get a New Yor…

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Theater Review: I'll Eat You Last by Lauren Yarger

I'll Eat You Last: A Chat with Sue Mengers By John Logan Directed by Joe Mantello Starring Bette Midler Booth Theatre What's It All About? A solo performance in which Bette Midler portrays …

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Here Lies Love ***** by Barry

                         By: David ShewardConrad Ricamora, Ruthie Ann MilesPop, rock, disco, politics, and stunning theatrical imagination combine in this innovative …

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Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Donmar's JULIUS CAESAR, LA DIVINA CARICATURA World Premiere and More Set for St. Ann's Warehouse 2013-14 Season by BroadwayWorld

St. Ann's Warehouse has announced programming highlights of its 2013-14 season, which will kick off in October with the American Premiere of the Donmar Warehouse's tremendously acclaimed all…

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ArtsBeat: All-Female ‘Julius Caesar’ to Open New Season at St. Ann’s Warehouse by Allan Kozinn

The production of “Julius Caesar,” first staged in London last year, will open to 2013-14 season at St. Ann’s Warehouse in Brooklyn.    

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Monday, May 13, 2013

Cristin Milioti, Tonya Pinkins, Lin-Manuel Miranda and More Set for Joe's Pub, May-June 2013 by BroadwayWorld

Joe's Pub at The Public welcomes world premieres, highly-anticipated debuts and the return of many esteemed performers this May and June. Funny girl JULIE KLAUSNER makes her debut with two e…

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Broadway Grosses: Pippin Breaks Box Office Record by Michael Mellini

The Tony-nominated revival of Pippin is definitely doing magic on Broadway. The musical broke the house record at the Music Box Theatre this week earning $861,233. Bette Midler's solo sh…

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Broadway Grosses* w/e 5/12/2013 by Producer

The following are the Broadway Grosses from the week ending May 12, 2013: Show Name GrossGross TotalAttn %Cap AvgPaidAdm ANN $241,037 3,445 38.69% $69.97 ANNIE $743,412 8,970 65.65% $82.88 C…

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Outer Critics Circle Awards Announced by Lauren Yarger

And the winners are. . .  (in red)   OUTSTANDING NEW BROADWAY PLAY Grace Lucky Guy The Nance The Testament of Mary * Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike OUTSTANDING NEW BRO…

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There’s life & magic in ‘Death of Walt Disney’ by Elisabeth Vincentelli

Broadway these days is specializing in famous people played by even more famous people: Tom Hanks as the tabloid columnist Mike McAlary, Bette Midler as super-agent Sue Mengers and Holland T…

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Sunday, May 12, 2013

The SMASH Reality Index: Season 2 Episode 15 by Linda

Back by popular demand, Dave (@NineDaves) and I have teamed up to bring you our take on what’s keepin’ it real and what’s faking it each week on SMASH. Follow the 'caps here or on…

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The Notebook of Trigorin by Tennessee Williams, a Free Adaptation of The Seagull by Anton Chekhov translated by Ann Dunnigan, directed by Laura Braza, by Yvonne Korshak

Whatever Williams may have worked out for himself in this 1981 exercise of adaptation, he didn’t do any good for Chekhov, much as he admired the Russian playwright. Evidently it was import…

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Saturday, May 11, 2013

Broadway Box Office: Weeks 47 and 48: 04.15 - 04.28.13 by JK

BROADWAY BOX OFFICEWEEKS 47 and 482012 - 2013 SEASONJekyll and HydeWEEK 47: APRIL 15 - 21:I'll Eat You Last played 7 preview performancesJekyll and Hyde played 2 preview and 6 regu…

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