Sunday, December 22, 2024 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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The week in theatre: The Tempest; Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812; You Me Bum Bum Train – review by Susannah Clapp

Theatre Royal Drury Lane; Donmar Warehouse; secret location, LondonSigourney Weaver’s Prospero is all at sea in Jamie Lloyd’s overblown West End Shakespeare; War and Peace the musical re…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:24AM

The week in dance: Nutcracker; Ruination; Cinderella review – sugar plums, hard centres and off to the ball by Sarah Crompton

Coliseum; Linbury theatre; Royal Opera House, LondonENB’s new Nutcracker recaptures the joy, while Royal Ballet finesse shines through the bling in a Frederick Ashton classic. Plus, a sear…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:24AM

Aladdin review – wishes do come true by Clare Brennan

Stephen Joseph theatre, ScarboroughA stand-in Genie saves the day in a magical production of the age-old story that has audience members young and old suspending disbelief Audience participa…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:24AM

Here You Come Again review – Dolly Parton musical lacks spark under the sparkles by Arifa Akbar

Riverside Studios, London The beloved country star appears like a fairy godmother to deliver life lessons in song to a stricken fan, but this production could do with a lift Kevin is on the …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:24AM

Spend Spend Spend review – suitably gaudy but unsatisfying revival of 60s pools winner musical by Matt Barton

Royal Exchange, ManchesterJosh Seymour’s production of the 90s musical about Viv Nicholson’s big win, and how she spent it, leaves you feeling a bit short-changed Just like that, £152,0…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:24AM
Sunday, December 22, 2024 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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CT theater in 2024 featured familiar themes mixed with risks, rethinkings and rich revivals by Christopher Arnott

The Courant's review of Connecticut theater in 2024 celebrates fantastic effects from such shows as "Frozen," "Fever Dreams," "A View from the Bridge" and "The Wolfman."

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM

CT theaters offer last-minute shows to get you in the holiday spirit before Christmas Day by Christopher Arnott

Many holiday productions may have come and gone, but others are waiting to work their magic as close to Christmas Day as possible. Here are 12 to get you in the spirit.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM

New York composer provides the sounds of Christmas in Connecticut by Christopher Arnott

John Gromada’s music and sound effects grace two very different visions of “A Christmas Carol” at Hartford Stage and Westport Country Playhouse.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Sunday, December 22, 2024 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Lin-Manuel Miranda on ‘Mufasa’ and the Secret to a Disney Hit by Sarah Bahr

The “Hamilton” creator, who crafted the soundtrack for the new prequel to “The Lion King,” reflects on writing songs that have a universal appeal.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:32AM
Sunday, December 22, 2024 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Sunday, December 22, 2024 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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‘Nutcracker’ Is a Casualty of a ‘Quarantine’ of Russian Culture in Lithuania by Andrew Higgins and Jenny Gross

Lithuania’s national opera house had stopped showing Tchaikovsky’s 1892 masterpiece in solidarity with Ukraine over the war with Russia. Then a new minister expressed fondness for the Ru…

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:24AM

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic
TBA: Ragtime