Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Colin Quinn's Solo Show Unconstitutional Extends Off-Broadway & Will Transfer to Cherry Lane Theatre by Ryan Gilbert

Unconstitutional, a new comedy written by and starring popular comedian and SNL vet Colin Quinn, will extend and transfer to off-Broadway's Cherry Lane Theatre for a three-week run begin…

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All-male Egyptian sitcom leaves women out of laughs by Brian Logan

Heard the one about the all-male Islamist TV show? Plus: Flight of the Conchords take to the road and Simon Pegg has awkward encounter with a Chinese alienThis week's comedy newsThe debate a…

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Monday, June 17, 2013

The High-Flying Cast of Spider-Man Gets Sauced & Celebrates the Show's Second Anniversary by Ryan Gilbert

Buon appetito! Spider-Man, Turn Off the Dark celebrated its second year on Broadway on June 14 with a special marinara sauce handprint ceremony at Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant in Times S…

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Saturday, June 15, 2013

Let the Right One In; The Amen Corner; Sweet Bird of Youth – review by Susannah Clapp

Dundee Rep; Olivier; Old Vic, LondonIt's hard to believe that the National Theatre of Scotland has been going only seven years. In an age of free-floating, out-of-building theatres, this com…

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On my radar: Rebecca Front by Gemma Clarke, Gemma Kappala-Ramsamy

The actress and writer picks her cultural highlights, from Adrian Lester's Othello to David Sedaris's humourBorn in north London, actress, comedian and writer Rebecca Front went to Oxford Un…

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Who won the tickets to Falling for Make Believe? by Ken Davenport

Alright, if someone out there isn’t doing something theatrical with the Rebecca saga, then you are missing out.  Just look at how many of you suggested a “ripped from the headli…

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UPDATE: Mr. and Ms. Broadway: Where are they now? by JK

Since I began this blog almost 4 years ago, together we - you and I - have celebrated some of the best, brightest, newest and established theatre guys and gals by naming, so far 53 Mr. Broad…

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Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Glass Menagerie & Hawaii Five-0 Stars Enjoy a Killer Evening at Murder Ballad by Lindsay Champion

The Glass Menagerie doesn’t open on Broadway until September, but the Wingfields are already doing some family bonding! Menagerie star Celia Keenan-Bolger invited castmates Cherry…

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Interviews: Festival on the Greenwich meridian by Rebecca Gordon

The Greenwich and Docklands International Festival has become one of London’s most popular events with an audience of 85,000 last year. Rebecca Gordon meets its artistic director Bradley H…

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Sunday, June 9, 2013

Rebecca Luker to Star in Kennedy Center Production of New Musical Little Dancer by Broadway.com

Tony nominee Rebecca Luker will lead the world premiere musical Little Dancer at the Kennedy Center. Featuring a book and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens and music by Stephen Flaherty, the show will s…

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Rebecca Luker to Star in Kennedy Center Production of New Musical Little Darling by Broadway.com

Tony nominee Rebecca Luker will lead the world premiere musical Little Darling at the Kennedy Center. Featuring a book and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens and music by Stephen Flaherty, the show will …

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Rebecca Luker to Star in THE LITTLE DANCER at the Kennedy Center, Oct 2014? by BroadwayWorld

Rebecca Luker announced on the Tonys red carpet tonight 'I'll be doing THE LITTLE DANCER musical at The Kennedy Center in about a year and a half.' According to the AP, the show is inspired …

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2013 Tony Awards: Red Carpet - Danny Burstein & Rebecca Luker by The Tony Awards

2013 Tony Awards: Red Carpet - Danny Burstein & Rebecca Luker Danny Burstein & Rebecca Luker arrives on the Audemars Piguet Red Carpet at the 2013 Tony Awards. Video courtesy of NY1…

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Let the Right One In – review by Mark Fisher

Dundee RepButterfly or moth? Swan or duck? Angel or vampire? The teenagers at the chilling heart of John Ajvide Lindqvist's novel and its two film adaptations could go either way. They are a…

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Saturday, June 8, 2013

Shit is Fucked Up and Bullshit by George Grella

George Grella previews Fred Rzewski's "Coming Together" and "Attica" performed by Newspeak with choreography by Rebecca Lazier @ The Invisible Dog, June 13-15.

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‘Darling of the Day’ – The Union Theatre by Kevin Daly

One of the reasons I planned my trip to London when I did was to see the first staged UK production of Darling of the Day at the Union Theatre in Southwark. The tiny London theatre has been …

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Friday, June 7, 2013

Photo Flash: Cast of SPIDER-MAN Performs at Brooklyn Public Library by BroadwayWorld

Yesterday afternoon, the cast of SPIDER-MAN TURN OFF THE DARK headlined the Brooklyn Public Library's Summer Reading Kickoff event. DAt teh event, Reeve Carney and Rebecca Faulkenberry perfo…

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Thursday, June 6, 2013

Blind Date – review by Brian Logan

Charing Cross theatre, LondonFalse starts, moments of connection, and moments when you can't think of a thing to say: Rebecca Northan's Canadian hit makes apparent the overlap between i…

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Review: Blind Date by Geri Silver

After critically acclaimed engagements in New York and Toronto, Rebecca Northan’s Blind Date has landed at the Charing Cross Theatre here in London. Actress, Comedienne and ‘Improv-A…

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Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Bridget Regan Nabs Recurring Role in USA's WHITE COLLAR by BroadwayWorld

According to Deadline, Bridget Regan will play Neal Caffrey's Matt Bomer love interest, Rebecca Lowe, in a nine-episode arc on USA's White Collar.

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Monday, June 3, 2013

24. Actress in a Leading Role #metros2013 by Peter D. Kramer

The nominees for Outstanding Actress in a Leading Role: Briarcliff, “The Music Man,” Rebecca Simpson Wallack (Marian Paroo); Harrison, “Crazy for You,” Halle Mastrobe…

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Interview with Daniel Alexander Jones by HowlRound

Anne García-Romero: Who were your teachers/mentors? Daniel Alexander Jones: Dr. Constance E. Berkley at Vassar; John Emigh and Aishah Rahman at Brown were great teachers. I apprenticed with…

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They Just Wanna! Leading Ladies Galore Celebrate 30 Years of ‘Girls Just Want to Have Fun’ by Josh Ferri

Ever imagine what Cinderella, Annie or Christine Daae would look like in a pair of flaming red boots?  Well, wonder no more. Broadway leading ladies Laura Osnes, Lilla Crawford, Chantel…

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Twice bitten: how we adapted Let the Right One In for the stage

Vampirology, diving lessons, advanced Rubik's cube training – director John Tiffany recalls in his production diary how he got his cast to sink their teeth into his stage adaptat…

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Sunday, June 2, 2013

Murder Ballad ** by Barry

                       By: David ShewardWill Swenson, Caissie Levy, Rebecca Naomi, John Ellison ConleeContinuing the trend exemplified by Here Lies Love and Natasha, Pi…

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Happiness Waits: Two Awesome Cabaret Singers! by Trav S.D.

Filed under: Contemporary Variety, Music, PLUGS, Singers, Singing Comediennes Tagged: Happiness Waits, Jennie Lee Mitchell, Jennifer Lee Mitchell, Last Cyrclist, Rebecca Joy Fletcher, Terezi…

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Interviews: Front foot forward by Matthew Hemley

Rebecca Front talks to Matthew Hemley about her latest role as a therapist in Sky Arts’ comedy Psychobitches

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Friday, May 31, 2013

BWW TV: Bono & The Edge Celebrate 1000 Broadway Performances with SPIDER-MAN: TURN OFF THE DARK Cast! by BroadwayWorld TV

Earlier this week, the cast of Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark, including Reeve Carney, Robert Cuccioli, Rebecca Faulkenberry, and Christina DeCicco celebrated the show's 1,000 performance on B…

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Thursday, May 30, 2013

Step Inside the ‘Exciting, Dirty, Scary & Sweet’ Musical Murder Ballad with Rebecca Naomi Jones by Broadway.com

Murder Ballad star Rebecca Naomi Jones discusses the new rock musical about “adults behaving badly,” playing through September 9 at off-Broadway’s Union Square Theatre.

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Quick Hit Theater Review: Murder Ballad by Lauren Yarger

Murder Ballad Conceived by and with Book and Lyrics by Julia Jordan Music and Lyrics by Juliana Nash Choreography by Doug Varone Directed by Trip Cullman Union Square Theatre What's It…

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