Friday, October 17, 2025 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Video: BLUE MOON Stars on the Bond Between Lorenz Hart and Richard Rodgers

Stage veterans Ethan Hawke, Andrew Scott, and Bobby Cannavale are all turning back the clocks of theater history with Blue Moon. The new film, directed by Richard Linklater, takes place in t…

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Victor Carrillo Tracey to Play Sodapop Curtis in The Outsiders by Margaret Hall

Tracey will take over the role while original star, Jason Schmidt, goes on a leave of absence.

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Friday, October 17, 2025 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Video: From Page to Stage, Adam Gopnik Wants to Tell You a Story

Adam Gopnik is hitting the stage this fall! The best-selling author and legendary New Yorker writer returns to New York with his autobiographical solo show, playing October 17-26 at The Clar…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:54PM

Photos: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS North American Tour First Look

You can now get a first look at new photos of the North American tour premiere of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS. The tour opened on September 30, 2025, at the Hippodrome Theatre in Baltimore, MD. Afte…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:18PM
Friday, October 17, 2025 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Victor Carrillo Tracey To Play 'Sodapop Curtis' in THE OUTSIDERS for a Limited Engagement

Original cast member Victor Carrillo Tracey will take on the role “Sodapop Curtis” in The Outsiders Tuesday, October 21, 2025 while original cast member Jason Schmidt takes a leave of ab…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:54PM

Video: Inside Opening Night of RAGTIME with Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, Brandon Uranowitz & More

There's new music playing at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre. The second Broadway revival of Ragtime is officially open, starring Tony nominee Joshua Henry, Olivier and Grammy nominee Caissie Le…

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Dru Hill

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Friday, October 17, 2025 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Watch Reeve Carney, Eva Noblezada, Ruthie Henshall, More in New Trailer for London Cabaret by Andrew Gans

The West End revival, which recently celebrated its 1,500th performance, welcomed a host of new artists last month at the Kit Kat Club.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:57PM

Review Roundup: ORATORIO FOR LIVING THINGS Opens at Signature Theatre

Signature Theatre is presenting Oratorio For Living Things, written by Heather Christian and directed by Lee Sunday Evans. Performances will run through November 16. The cast includes Kirsty…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:54PM

Video: Mira Sorvino on Making Her Broadway Debut in CHICAGO

Academy Award winner Mira Sorvino recently made her Broadway debut in Chicago, taking on the iconic role of Roxie Hart. On Friday, the Mighty Aphrodite star joined Sherri Shepherd's daytime …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:54PM

Review: At Ballet Theater, Tharp Comes to Push and Conquer by Brian Seibert

American Ballet Theater opened its season with an all-Twyla Tharp program, featuring her first dance for the company, “Push Comes to Shove,” and the for-the-ages “Bach Partita.”

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At the American Theatre of Actors: “In the Wilderness of Demons,” a Ukrainian Folk Thriller by acclaimed American playwright Don Nigro.  by Jaymichaelsae

Premiering at the American Theatre of Actors: In the Wilderness of Demons, a Ukrainian Folk Thriller by acclaimed American playwright Don Nigro. 314 W 54th St, New York City, October 23 …

SOURCE: Arts Independent at 01:32PM

‘OEDIPUS’ & MUPPETS GET TAX CREDIT REPRIEVE by Philip Boroff

EXCLUSIVE: New York State extended a prized theater tax credit for another six weeks, benefiting the incoming Broadway shows Rob Lake Magic with Special Guests The Muppets, Oedipus and the n…

SOURCE: Broadway Journal at 01:23PM

What Do Reviews Think of Oratorio for Living Things's Off-Broadway Return? by Margaret Hall

Lee Sunday Evans again directs Heather Christian's Obie-winning musical.

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Ben Platt Will Offer 10-Performance Engagement at Los Angeles' Ahmanson Theatre by Andrew Gans

Michael Arden will again direct the Tony winner's concert engagement.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:02PM

Take the Money and Run: Dog Day Afternoon Tickets Are Now on Sale by Jamie Kravitz

Prepare to step back into New York City during the sweltering summer of 1972. Tickets are now on sale for Dog Day Afternoon starring Emmy-winning The Bear actors Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss-…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:02PM
Friday, October 17, 2025 at noon (Broadway Time)
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“DETONATION RAT CABARET” (TNC, THROUGH 10/26) by Robert Shuman

(via Jonathan Slaff.) Theater for the New City (TNC) invites you to review “DetoNation Rat Cabaret,” a wild, darkly comic musical that dives into the secret lives of New York City rats.…

SOURCE: stagevoices.com at 12:59PM

Weighing George Wendt by Trav S.D.

Universally beloved character actor George Wendt (1948-2025) passed away in May of this year, from a number of conditions related to his enormous girth (over 450 pounds at the max, although …

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 12:24PM

Ben Platt to Perform Two-Week Residency at the Ahmanson Theatre

Tony, GRAMMY and Emmy Award winner Ben Platt will present a new two-week residency at the Ahmanson Theatre. For 10 performances only, from December 12-21, at Ben Platt: Live at the Ahmanson,…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:12PM

Video: Bette Midler Shares Whether She Would Return to Broadway

Following her Tony Award-winning performance in the 2017 Broadway revival of Hello, Dolly!, Bette Midler has no concrete plans to return to Broadway anytime soon. "I think about it seriously…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:12PM

Debbie Allen Joins Barbie Tribute Collection with New Doll

This month, Mattel is honoring Broadway alum Debbie Allen with a new doll as part of the ongoing Barbie Tribute Collection. Known for her roles in West Side Story, Sweet Charity, FAME, Grey'…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:12PM

Play Chess Against the Characters from CHESS on Broadway

Wish you could play chess as well as the grandmasters of Chess the musical? Now is your chance to test your skills. Chess.com announced earlier today that they have launched exclusive new bo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:12PM
Friday, October 17, 2025 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Dance Review: The 2nd Annual LatinX Movement Festival at Dance Place by Justin Rustle

The LatinX Movement Festival premiered at Dance Place in 2024. This second iteration featured performances by artists including Armando Ibañez, Felipe Moltedo, Corazón Folklórico DC, Joel…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 11:55AM

Christine Allado, Christine Ebersole, More Will Star in London Jo—The Little Women Musical in Concert by Andrew Gans

JoAnn M. Hunter will direct and choreograph the evening at Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

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New Musical Roam Sets London Concert Staging by Margaret Hall

Ramon Karimloo, Melanie La Barrie, Jordan Luke Gage, and Diego Rodriguez will star in the work blending rock, pop, and Romani music.

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Watch Out World, Here She Comes! Ava Nicole Frances Performs at The Laurie Beechman Theatre by Melissa Griegel

By Melissa Griegel… Photos by Melissa Griegel Photography www.melissagriegel.zenfolio.com Ava Nicole Frances is taking the cabaret world by storm. She began showcasing her vocal talents pr…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 11:43AM

Video: Kristin Chenoweth Talks Reuniting with Stephen Schwartz for THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES

Tony Award-winner Kristin Chenoweth is back on Broadway in The Queen of Versailles, a new musical in which she stars as real-life socialite Jacqueline “Jackie” Siegel. Stephen Schwartz h…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:42AM

Exclusive: Scott and Mark Hoying on Creating Their New Holiday Book and Family Album

For many people, families and the holiday season are synonymous. It's the time of year when one is expected to gather with their relations to share food, festivities, and make a memory or tw…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:42AM

Videos: Catch Up with Elphaba and Glinda in New WICKED: FOR GOOD Featurettes

Two new featurettes have been released for Wicked: For Good, each highlighting where we find the characters of Glinda and Elphaba in the upcoming film. Now exiled, Elphaba makes a home in a …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:42AM

Photos: RAGTIME Opening Night Curtain Call

Ragtime is officially open at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. Check out photos from the opening night curtain call here! Ragtime stars Tony nominee Joshua Henry, Olivier and Grammy nominee Cais…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:42AM

Photos: An Original Cast Reunion at Opening Night of Ragtime on Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

Original stars Audra McDonald and Brian Stokes Mitchell, along with Danielle Brooks, Rachel Zegler, and more, welcomed the Ahrens and Flaherty musical back to Broadway October 16.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

Unstuck by Jack Quinn

Olivia Levine’s "Unstuck" begins like a comedy set and ends like a cleansing. She steps into the light holding a fake candle and an orange, instantly setting the tone: part ritual, part …

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 11:25AM
Friday, October 17, 2025 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Think Big! Tickets Now on Sale for Broadway’s Giant Starring John Lithgow by Beth Stevens

Tickets are now on sale for Mark Rosenblatt’s Olivier Award-winning play Giant, starring John Lithgow as Roald Dahl. Directed by Nicholas Hytner, performances begin March 11, 2026 at the …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:48AM

Video: Lin-Manuel Miranda Joins Laufey in Concert For HAMILTON Duet

He's got an early meeting out of town. Lin-Manuel Miranda joined singer Laufey onstage at Madison Square Garden last night to perform "Best of Wives and Best of Women," the 50-second Hamilto…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:48AM

Get Your Paws on Them! Tickets Now on Sale for Cats: The Jellicle Ball by Beth Stevens

Tickets are now on sale for Cats: The Jellicle Ball, the drag and ball culture-inspired reimagining of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s classic musical. The show will play Broadway’s Broadhurst The…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:48AM

Listen: PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL Broadway Cast Recording is Available to Stream Now

The Original Broadway Cast Recording of Pirates! The Penzance Musical is available in streaming and digital formats now! The CD edition will be released on Friday, November 14. The album was…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:48AM

Anna Grace Barlow Is Completing Her College Dream Trifecta With Ragtime by Andrew Gans

The Big Leap actress is currently making her Broadway debut in the revival at the Vivian Beaumont Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM

First Look Rehearsal Images Released for MAMMA MIA! UK Tour by Staff Writer

First look rehearsal images have been released for the upcoming UK tour of MAMMA MIA! The post First Look Rehearsal Images Released for MAMMA MIA! UK Tour appeared first on Theatre Weekly.

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 10:27AM

Matt Crosby Celebrates 20 Years in Cambridge Panto as Cast Announced for Sleeping Beauty at The Arts Theatre by Staff Writer

The Arts Theatre Cambridge has announced the full cast and creative team for its 2025 Christmas pantomime, Sleeping Beauty The post Matt Crosby Celebrates 20 Years in Cambridge Panto as Cast…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 10:26AM

Exclusive: Go Inside the First Preview of CHESS With New Footage

Watch video footage from the first preview of Chess on Broadway! Go inside the musical's long-awaited return to New York City, led by Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, and Nicholas Christopher. The …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:12AM

The Many Shades of Captain Midnight by Trav S.D.

October 17, 1938 marked the debut of the radio adventure series Captain Midnight. Like The Shadow, The Green Hornet, and others, Captain Midnight is an interesting for being what is essentia…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 10:12AM

18 Most Popular Blog Posts from The Producer’s Perspective: 18 Years of Broadway Insights by Ken Davenport

In 2007, I started a blog called The Producer’s Perspective.... The post 18 Most Popular Blog Posts from The Producer’s Perspective: 18 Years of Broadway Insights first appeared on Ken D…

SOURCE: kendavenport.com at 10:00AM
Friday, October 17, 2025 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Sparkle on Stage

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Escalation Time

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Video: Reeve Carney and Eva Noblezada in CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB in London

An all new trailer has been released from the West End production of Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, now starring Reeve Carney (Emcee) and Eva Noblezada (Sally Bowles). Check out the video here…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:48AM

Photos: Kecia Lewis Unveils Sardi's Portarait

Tony winner Kecia Lewis has a lot to celebrate this year. Not only is she starring in Hell's Kitchen on Broadway, but she is celebrating 40 triumphant years as a dynamic storyteller on stage…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:48AM

Broadway Dreams Gala Will Honor Jerry Mitchell by Andrew Gans

Alex Newell and Spencer Liff will co-direct the evening's entertainment.

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Jenn Colella and Beth Malone Will Lead Reading of Casa Cushman by Andrew Gans

Playwright Leigh Fondakowski will also direct.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42AM

Taylor Iman Jones Will Lead Charlotte Lucas Is 27 and Not Dead Concerts by Andrew Gans

Michele O’Brien will direct Jessie Field and James Martinez Salem's new musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42AM

Jessica Fostekew: Iconic Breath review – furious, frustrated yet cheerfully funny by Brian Logan

Soho theatre, LondonFrom the trials of family life to irritating podcasters, this sometimes eyebrow-raising hour of personal comedy is consistently entertaining Much as Jessica Fostekew woul…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:24AM

‘Nosferatu’ Director Robert Eggers on the Power of Bram Stoker’s ‘Dracula’: “It Will Never Die” (Book Excerpt) by Seth Abramovitch

Obsessed with the 1897 Gothic horror novel and its Hollywood permutations since childhood, the filmmaker now admits the author "was a bit of a hack."

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:15AM
Friday, October 17, 2025 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Goodman’s New Musical Shows How One Spark Can Ignite a Revolution by Amanda Finn

It's no surprise that a show with music and lyrics by Tom Morello is finding its moment right now.

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AM
Friday, October 17, 2025 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Today on Broadway: Friday, Oct. 17, 2025 by Matt Tamanini

Reviews for ‘Ragtime’ revival, stars announced for ‘All Out,’ big names join Encores season Since 2016, “Today on Broadway” has been the first and only daily podcast recapping th…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 07:55AM

Not just catching typos: what your agency’s proofreaders do by David Blaakman

Four important tasks beyond copy editing that fall under their purview

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This week’s bestsellers from Publishers Weekly by Tribune News Service

Here are the bestsellers for the week that ended Saturday, Oct. 11, compiled from data from independent and chain bookstores, book wholesalers and independent distributors nationwide, powere…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 07:20AM

Frank Lazarus obituary by Denis Herbstein

My friend Frank Lazarus, who has died aged 86, was a versatile actor, pianist and, most of all, writer of musicals, with a play that enjoyed a long run on Broadway. In 1979 he teamed up with…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:12AM

Comedy in Riyadh is a sign of progress | Letter by Guardian Staff

Omid Djalili responds to criticism of his decision to perform at a comedy festival in Saudi Arabia What the critics of the Riyadh comedy festival may have missed (Letters, 13 October) is the…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:12AM

Don’t Look Now review – Du Maurier’s Venetian chiller has its dread shredded by Chris Wiegand

New Wolsey theatre, IpswichA couple mourn the loss of their daughter in an adaptation that is far better at conveying sadness than suspense Daphne du Maurier’s 1971 story Don’t Look Now …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:12AM
Friday, October 17, 2025 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Tell Us In Ten: The cast of Magic Mike Live by Wetmkristina

We asked the cast of Magic Mike LIVE to Tell Us In 10. The post Tell Us In Ten: The cast of Magic Mike Live appeared first on Official London Theatre.

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:51AM

The Women’s Prize for Playwriting Announces 2025 Longlist and Launches New Development Programme by Staff Writer

The Women’s Prize for Playwriting has revealed the 41 longlisted plays for its 2025 award, selected from a record-breaking 1,275 submissions The post The Women’s Prize for Playwriting An…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 06:20AM
Friday, October 17, 2025 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Review: Fanny at the King’s Head Theatre by Greg Stewart

Review: Fanny at the King's Head Theatre “A spirited and irreverent take on the life of Fanny Mendelssohn.” The post Review: Fanny at the King’s Head Theatre appeared first on Theatre …

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 05:40AM

Interview: Amy Ellen Richardson on Paddington The Musical at the Savoy Theatre by Greg Stewart

Interview: Amy Ellen Richardson joins the cast of Paddington The Musical as Mrs Brown in the world premiere of this heartwarming new production The post Interview: Amy Ellen Richardson on …

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 05:35AM

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 17, 2025- RAGTIME Returns to Broadway and More

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 17, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours: NEW - BWW For You, Personalized …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:31AM

The Bridge Theatre Podcast Launches to Celebrate Eighth Anniversary by Staff Writer

The Bridge Theatre is marking its eighth birthday with the launch of a brand-new podcast series, The Bridge Theatre Podcast, offering audiences a rare behind-the-scenes look The post The Bri…

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ROAM – A New Musical to Premiere in Concert at Shaftesbury Theatre by Staff Writer

A brand-new musical, ROAM, will receive its West End premiere in a one-night-only concert production at the Shaftesbury Theatre on Sunday 23 November 2025 The post ROAM – A New Musical to …

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A more sober and reflective Charlie Sheen is back on tour and headed to CT. What he told us. by Christopher Arnott

The actor, now sober for eight years, is examining his past with a new book, a Netflix documentary and a live tour coming to the Shubert Theatre on Oct 19.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 05:30AM

Jo – The Little Women Musical in Concert to Make World Premiere at Theatre Royal Drury Lane by Staff Writer

A star-studded semi-staged concert of Jo – The Little Women Musical will make its world premiere at London’s Theatre Royal Drury Lane The post Jo – The Little Women Musical in Concert …

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 05:29AM

Gok Wan to Make Special Cameo in Back to the Future The Musical at Adelphi Theatre by Staff Writer

To celebrate Back to the Future Day, Gok Wan will make a one-night-only cameo appearance as ‘Principal Strickland’ in Back to the Future The Musical at London’s Adelphi Theatre The pos…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 05:28AM

Talkin' Broadway on Broadway Review: "Ragtime" 10/16/25 by Howard Miller

Wow! That's the interjection of the day and the singular way to describe the powerful and emotionally stirring revival of Ragtime that opened tonight at Lincoln Center's Vivian Beaumont Thea…

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Talkin' Broadway Off-Broadway - "Oratorio for Living Things" - 10/16/25 by James Wilson

Missing the Ars Nova production of Oratorio for Living Things is one of my great theatre disappointments of the last several years. The production had performed only twice in 2019 before bei…

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 05:12AM
Friday, October 17, 2025 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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American Song

The post American Song appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

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5 new art shows to stream by Britt Stigler

WHAT TO WATCH Spelman College Lucille Lortel Theatre illuminates groundbreaking Black women writers from the early-20th century, connecting their legacy to the next generation of actors stud…

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Crowns 2026

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Fair Em

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Friday, October 17, 2025 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Continuum

The post Continuum appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

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REVIEW: Ragtime by JK

Review of the Sunday, September 28, 2025 matinee performance at the Vivian Beaumont Theater at Lincoln Center in New York City. Starring Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, Brandon Uranowitz, Colin …

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 01:18AM
Friday, October 17, 2025 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Beautiful & Frustrating Monsters: “Hedda” and “Two Pianos” at TIFF50 by Ross

The TIFF Film Review: Nia DaCosta’s “Hedda” & Arnaud Desplechin’s “Two Pianos“ By Ross At this year’s Toronto International Film Festival, I found myself watching two films…

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Woman in Red

The post Woman in Red appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

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Ragtime Returns to Stir the Soul and Challenge the Nation at Lincoln Center by Suzanna Bowling

Some musicals arrive when we need them most — not just as entertainment, but as echo and prophecy. Ragtime, with a book by Terrence McNally, a score by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, an…

SOURCE: Times Square Chronicles at 12:05AM

Video: Highlights from RAGTIME On Broadway Starring Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, Brandon Uranowitz and More

Check out video highlights from the star-studded new revival of the beloved musical Ragtime, now playing at the Vivian Beaumont Theater at Lincoln Center. The beloved Tony Award-winning musi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:02AM

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