Monday, June 13, 2011 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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The Scottsboro Boys (Broadway) - LIVE @ The 2011 Tony Awards by Sophiabpuentes

The Scottsboro Boys (Broadway) - LIVE @ The 2011 Tony Awards The company of the Broadway musical The Scottsboro Boys perform live at the 2011 Tony Awards ceremony. From: SophiaBPuentes View…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:44PM

Grave old show gets a bury odd setting: a cemetery by Frank Scheck

They'll be coming back from the dead at Green-Wood Cemetery tomorrow, and they're not happy. No need to call Ghostbusters -- they're merely actors in "The Spoon River Project." Tom Andolo…

SOURCE: The New York Post Subscription at 11:41PM

‘Mormon’ is big winner at Tony Awards by Don Aucoin, Globe Staff

“The Book of Mormon,’’ a taboo-toppling yet essentially sweet-natured musical about a pair of Mormon missionaries in Uganda, racked up nine Tony Awards Sunday night, includ…

SOURCE: Boston Globe at 11:41PM

Caldwell Titcomb, RIP - Boston Theater and Music Critic by Art

Word reaches us from Bill Marx on The Arts Fuse blog:It is with great sadness that I write that Caldwell Titcomb, a great friend of Boston theater and music, a dear friend of mine and of The…

SOURCE: Art Hennessey at 11:35PM

We're on a Carousel by Peter Filichia

By Peter Filichia -- This June is bustin’ out all over with a recording of Carousel that hasn’t been available for decades. Look around! Look around! Look around! The first studio cast…

SOURCE: Masterworks Broadway at 11:25PM

2011 Tony Award Nominee Luncheon - Extended by Memphisthemusical

2011 Tony Award Nominee Luncheon - Extended Guest got a special treat at the 2011 Tony Award Nominee Luncheon when Rosie's Theatre Kids teamed up with Memphis cast members J. Bernard Ca…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:23PM

The 65th Tony Awards - The all-star cast of COMPANY by Sophiabpuentes

The 65th Tony Awards - The all-star cast of COMPANY Live performance of "Side by Side" featuring the New York Philharmonic's cast of the musical COMPANY, staring Stephen Colbe…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:18PM

2011 Tony Award Nominee Luncheon by Memphisthemusical

2011 Tony Award Nominee Luncheon Guest got a special treat at the 2011 Tony Award Nominee Luncheon when Rosie's Theatre Kids teamed up with Memphis cast members J. Bernard Calloway and …

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:03PM
Monday, June 13, 2011 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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People You Should Know . . . Allegra Libonati by Zack

ALLEGRA LIBONATI is currently the Artistic Associate at the American Repertory Theater. She has assisted multiple productions for Artistic Director Diane Paulus including, THE DONKEY SHOW, P…

SOURCE: Visible Soul at 10:52PM

Catch Me If You Can (Broadway) - "Don't Break The Rules" [LIVE @ The 2011 Tony Awards] by Sophiabpuentes

Catch Me If You Can (Broadway) - "Don't Break The Rules" [LIVE @ The 2011 Tony Awards] Aaron Tveit, Norbert Leo Butz and the cast of the Broadway musical CATCH ME IF YOU CAN p…

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:50PM

Stephen Colbert showed ‘great wit’ as part of ‘80s improv group at NU

They knew it even then. A quarter-century ago, when Comedy Central bloviator and lushly coiffed American icon Stephen Colbert was part of a short-lived improv troupe — the No Fun Mud Piran…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 10:36PM

How Do You Take Your Show From a Festival to the Next Level? by Martin/nytheatre.com

There is no silver bullet, obviously; but there are proven techniques and strategies to help artists and producers bring their shows from a festival environment to the next level of producti…

SOURCE: The New York Theatre Experience at 10:34PM

'Book of Mormon' Crew Celebrate Their Nine Tony Wins in Style by David Rooney

After picking up nine Tony Awards Sunday including the all-important best musical prize, the cast, creative team and producers of The Book of Mormon continued partying late into the night at…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:32PM

Actress Holly Twyford, chameleon

Actress Holly Twyford, chameleon

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:20PM

The eyes (and ears) of the music world are on Boston . . . by Thomas Garvey

. . . because this week the Boston Early Music Festival and Exhibition is in full swing across the city. The centerpiece of the Festival is always a lavishly mounted "lost" opera, comp…

SOURCE: The Hub Review at 10:17PM

Anything Goes (Broadway) - "Anything Goes" [LIVE @ The 2011 Tony Awards] by Sophiabpuentes

Anything Goes (Broadway) - "Anything Goes" [LIVE @ The 2011 Tony Awards] Sutton Foster and the cast of the Broadway musical ANYTHING GOES perform the show's tittle song live a…

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:06PM
Monday, June 13, 2011 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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How to Succeed... (Broadway) - "Brotherhood of Men" [LIVE @ The 2011 Tony Awards] by Sophiabpuentes

How to Succeed... (Broadway) - "Brotherhood of Men" [LIVE @ The 2011 Tony Awards] Daniel Radcliffe, John Larroquette and the cast of the Broadway musical HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINES…

SOURCE: YouTube at 09:31PM

Final Act: Tony After-Party Buffets

At the Tonys gala after-party, guests were given a postcard map guiding them to the cupcake station, the "Tomatoes Tomatoes" buffet, and the "Sweet Smell of Success" area which featured jars…

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal Subscription at 09:30PM

Barbara Cook to Be Honored With 20th Oscar Hammerstein Award, 11/21

The award-winning York Theatre Company James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director will honor Tony and Grammy Award winner Barbara Cook with the 20th Oscar Hammerstein Award for Lifetime Achie…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:17PM
Monday, June 13, 2011 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Sister Act (Broadway) - "Raise Your Voice" [LIVE @ The 2011 Tony Awards] by Sophiabpuentes

Sister Act (Broadway) - "Raise Your Voice" [LIVE @ The 2011 Tony Awards] Patina Miller and the cast of the Broadway musical SISTER ACT perform the number "Raise Your Voice&qu…

SOURCE: YouTube at 08:54PM

Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark: Theater Review by David Rooney

David Rooney Reeve Carney, Jennifer Damiano and T.V. Carpio star in the mega-musical, finally opening Tuesday at New York's Foxwoods Theatre.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:37PM

Travel Day: Israel with Manny Azenberg, 6/13/11 by Staylorellis

I feel a little guilty missing all the exciting LA theater events this month, from the international RADAR L.A. to the TCG conference to our very own Hollywood Fringe. Now that I’ve become…

SOURCE: Compositions on Theater at 08:25PM

Because You Haven't Heard Enough About The Tonys... by Linda

I was able to watch the Tonys last night in a hotel room in Orlando ("Orlando. I love you Orlando." Yes, I now have to sing that every time I say that city's name. Thanks, Book of Mormon.) I…

SOURCE: Pataphysical Science at 08:23PM
Monday, June 13, 2011 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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The 65th Tony Awards - Opening Number by Sophiabpuentes

The 65th Tony Awards - Opening Number Opening number of the 65th Tony Awards featuring a musical number by Neil Patrick Harris. From: SophiaBPuentes Views: 1504 13 ratings Time: 05:59 …

SOURCE: YouTube at 07:53PM

The only surprise at the Tonys was that there rwere no surprises by Elyse Sommer

tain The Big Tony Winners Top L-r: Leading performers Frances McDormand (Good People), Mark Rylance (Jersulaem), Norbert Leo Butz (Catch Me In You Can). . . Scene from Best pla…

SOURCE: Curtainup Blog Annex at 07:51PM

THE COLBERT RAPPORT

They knew it even then. A quarter-century ago, when Comedy Central bloviator and lushly coiffed American icon Stephen Colbert was part of a short-lived improv troupe — the No Fun Mud Piran…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 07:22PM

Another Approach to Finding Your "Why" by [email protected] (scott Walters)

Back in March, I wrote a series of posts to a now-graduated theatre major about finding your "why." Maryo Gard Ewell, noted community-arts leader, describes another approach that you could d…

SOURCE: Theatre Ideas at 07:19PM

'Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark' gets boost from Tony Awards by Joe Dziemianowicz, Daily News Theater Critic

Between the Tony Awards telecast and the new season's first premiere, there's a period of down time around Shubert Alley.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 07:18PM

Tracy Morgan to Speak for Marriage Equality

The Gay amp Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation GLAAD, the nation's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender LGBT media advocacy and anti-defamation organization, today spoke with Tracy Morgan…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:18PM

Broadway Ticket Buying Guide: June 13- 19

Looking to buy last minute tickets to a Broadway show Don't know what to see Trying to find a theaterWelcome to one of BroadwayWorld's newest features the Broadway Ticket Buying Guide. Insi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:04PM

2011 Tony Winners Show Off Their Trophies! by Broadway.com Staff

On Tony night, the evening’s best accessory is a gleaming black statue topped with a twirling silver medallion: the coveted Tony Award! Broadway.com went inside the winners’ circ…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:03PM

The Tonys Shower Awards on ‘Book of Mormon,’ ‘War Horse’

Chris Rock said it best when he was preparing to award the evening’s final award for Best Musical. “This is such a waste of time. It’s like taking a hooker to dinner,” he spouted as …

SOURCE: broadway.me at 07:00PM
Monday, June 13, 2011 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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The Times and the Tonys, Gypsy and the Fringe by Don Shirley

Why does the LA Times over-cover the Tonys while barely covering the theater awards ceremonies in LA? What part of LA theater is really under-represented on the Times panel discussion on Tue…

SOURCE: LA STAGE Times at 06:57PM

Review: The Last Act of Lilka Kadison (Lookingglass) by Scotty Zacher

Whille this world-premier engrossing story is a bit jerky, it's still a heart-tugging journey with plenty of breathtaking moments. Recommended.

SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 06:54PM

Tony Award ratings slip a little

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - CBS' telecast of the Tony Awards drew 6.9 million total viewers on Sunday, down from 7.0 million for last year's show, but in line with average results for…

SOURCE: Reuters at 06:49PM

STAGE TUBE: Sesame Street Takes on SPIDER-MAN with SPIDERMONSTER!

Catch a sneak peek of SpiderMonster, the Musical, Sesame Street's new spoof of the Broadway show as part of the program's 42nd season. New episodes begin September 2011. Also the butt of a …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:32PM

Luise Miller – review by Michael Billington

Donmar Warehouse, LondonMichael Grandage, with his revivals of Don Carlos and Mary Stuart, has made Schiller sexy. Now he and translator Mike Poulton turn their attention to this earlier 178…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:01PM
Monday, June 13, 2011 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Superstars Never Guessed the Size of ‘Spider-Man’ Challenges by Patrick Healy

Bono and the Edge admitted they were ill-prepared for the rigors of putting Julie Taymor’s vision of “Spider-Man” on Broadway.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:59PM

SPIDER-MAN Turn Off the Dark- "Boy Falls From the Sky" by Spider-Man on Broadway

SPIDER-MAN Turn Off the Dark- "Boy Falls From the Sky" "Boy Falls From the Sky" from SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark. For show information and tickets visit http://www.Spid…

SOURCE: YouTube at 05:58PM

Theater Review | 'Under the Cross': Religion and Family at Odds (With Blacks Playing Jews) by Rachel Saltz

I. D. Berkovitch’s “Under the Cross” tells the story of a man who regrets his conversion to Christianity from Judaism.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:57PM

The Afternoon Report, Monday, June 13, 2011 by Bbbblogger

Brought to you by Boneau/Bryan-Brown Monday, June 6, 2011 Boneau/Bryan-Brown would like to congratulate all the 2011 TONY Award winners! Today’s Tweets from BBB Follow us on Twitter –…

SOURCE: BONEAU/BRYAN-BROWN at 05:52PM

Project1Voice Celebrates African American Theater With 1Voice, 1Play, 1Day by Darlene Donloe

A celebration of African American theater will take place nationwide on June 20, as 17 black theater companies across the country light their collective lights for 1Voice, 1Play, 1Day, an …

SOURCE: LA STAGE Times at 05:51PM

Some thoughts on Second City’s ‘South Side of Heaven’ by Bob [cta]

When my dad comes to visit, he expects three things: good coffee, some Chicago blues and a trip to Second City. And last weekend he got the coffee, we made two trips to Grant Park for the Ch…

SOURCE: Chicago Theatre Addict at 05:48PM

Nocturnalist: For Theater People, It Was Party Night by Sarah Maslin Nir

The official afterparty for the Tony Awards may have lacked excitement, but the night was alive at other celebrations.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:34PM

Chicago-Area Sweeney Todd to Star Gregg Edelman and Liz McCartney by Adam Hetrick

Broadway actors Gregg Edelman and Liz McCartney will co-star in Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler's Sweeney Todd for Chicago-area audiences beginning Aug. 11 at the Drury Lane Theatre in…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:33PM

Portrait of the artist: Deborah Warner, director by Laura Barnett

'I was brought up a Quaker. I'm not practising, but I'd like to be remembered for being true to Quaker pacifism'How did you get into directing?My dad ran an Aladdin's cave of an antique…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:30PM

My 99 cents on The Book of Mormon Broadway cast recording by Esther

I haven't seen The Book of Mormon, Broadway's newest Tony winner for Best Musical, but Amazon had the cast recording on sale for $1.99 as an MP3 download. With the way tickets are selling, t…

SOURCE: Gratuitous Violins at 05:25PM

And it Happened at the Tony's by [email protected] (suzanna Bowling)

The Tony’s, moved from Radio City Music Hall to the Beacon, never looked better, but have taken the low road straight from the “Book of Mormon.” Though California and New Y…

SOURCE: Times Square Chronicles at 05:15PM

Andrew Lloyd Webber on Stratford JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR 'Fabulous' by Rialto Chatter

Commenting on the show on his official web site, Andrew said I have just seen a fabulous production of Jesus Christ Superstar. It is very probably the best acted performance of the show I ha…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:13PM

PHOTO CALL: 4000 Miles, With Mary Louise Wilson and Gabriel Ebert, at LCT3 by Krissie Fullerton

Tony Award winner Mary Louise Wilson and Gabriel Ebert star in the world premiere of Amy Herzog's 4000 Miles, which began previews June 6 at The Duke.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:12PM

The Book of Mormon: Winner of 9 Tony Awards by Bookofmormonbroadway

The Book of Mormon: Winner of 9 Tony Awards Winner of 9 Tony Awards, including Best Musical! From Trey Parker and Matt Stone, the creators of South Park, comes a new Broadway musical calle…

SOURCE: YouTube at 05:10PM

Laura Benanti Set for BROADWAY AT THE BOAT BASIN Gala, 6/20

On Monday, June 20, Tony winner Laura Benanti will headline BROADWAY AT THE BOAT BASIN- a gala benefitting the RiversidePark fund. The event will be held at O'Neals' West 79th Street Boat Ba…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:02PM

War Horse gallops past the funding neigh-sayers by Michael Billington

Jerusalem and War Horse triumphed at this week's Tony awards. What a great night for subsidised British theatreWhere would Broadway be without the British taxpayer? I ask because it always s…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:00PM
Monday, June 13, 2011 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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BWW TV: 2011 Tony Awards Winners Circle - Norbert Leo Butz on Doing CATCH ME IF YOU CAN for Dad

Norbert Leo Butz is the 2011 recipient of the Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical for CATCH ME IF YOU CAN. Broadway Beat's Richie Ridge spoke with the star immediately following h…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:56PM

Anything Goes wins 3 Tony Awards! by Rtc10018

Anything Goes wins 3 Tony Awards! Roundabout Theatre Company's Anything Goes has won three Tony Awards, including Best Musical Revival, Best Actress in a Musical (Sutton Foster) and Bes…

SOURCE: YouTube at 04:50PM

STAGE TUBE: MASTER CLASS Promo Released!

Manhattan Theatre Club's new Broadway production of Terrence McNally's MASTER CLASS, directed by Stephen Wadsworth, begins previews tomorrow at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. The limited …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:49PM

Michael Feinstein to Host York Theatre Company Gala, Honoring Barbara Cook by Andy Propst

Michael Feinstein will host the York Theatre Company's 2011 Oscar Hammerstein Gala to be held on Monday, November 21. The evening will honor Tony and Grammy Award winner Barbara Cook, …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:49PM

Tracy Morgan Pledges Support to Gay Community

Last week BroadwayWorld reported that, comedian Tracy Morgan has been taking a lot of heat for the stand-up routine that he performed in Nashville earlier this month, in which he went into a…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:44PM

Oh, Maria! 'The Sound of Music' Deconstructed

How Doug Elkins and Hartford Colleagues Got the Idea And Green Light For "Fraulein Maria"Choreographer Doug Elkins recalls when he and co-directors Michael Preston and Barbara Karger met wit…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 04:44PM

Barbara Cook Will Get York's Oscar Hammerstein Award in Fall; Michael Feinstein Will Host by Andrew Gans and Kenneth Jones

The York Theatre Company, the Off-Broadway company committed solely to musical theatre, will present the 20th Oscar Hammerstein Award for Lifetime Achievement in Musical Theatre to Tony Awar…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:44PM

Uncovering “Unnatural Acts” by Lonnie Firestone

  A new play shines a light on a buried Harvard scandal Harvard is one of America’s most prestigious institutions, so a story set there, especially a dark one, especially a scanda…

SOURCE: TDF at 04:40PM

Billy Elliot Silly Dance by Mirvishproductions

Billy Elliot Silly Dance Tickets from $39! http://www.mirvish.com/billy From: mirvishproductions Views: 520 2 ratings Time: 00:25 More in Entertainment

SOURCE: YouTube at 04:36PM

Jessica Hecht, Sam Rockwell Lead Williamstown Theatre Festival's A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE, 6/22-7/3

Williamstown Theatre Festival has announced the complete cast for A Streetcar Named Desire, which runs June 22 through July 3. The production will be led by Jessica Hecht, Sam Rockwell and A…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:35PM

Twitter Watch: Lin-Manuel Miranda Tweets Tony Rap Outtakes

On Twitter Watch, Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote Lin_Manuel Lin-Manuel Miranda Oh, y'all like these freestyles Come see us do it LIVE, this Thursday reverbnation.comcfr5artist_29 minutes agoLin_M…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:24PM

STILL SWINGING by Matt Windman

A long-lost screenplay by Tennessee Williams gets a rare shot at the stage off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Theater News Online at 04:22PM

Directors Lab West 2011, Days 1-2 by Doug Oliphant

All this week LA Stage Times will present coverage of Directors Lab West 2011 with reports from DLW Production Coordinator Doug Oliphant. Each year the Lab chooses a theme around which all …

SOURCE: LA STAGE Times at 04:17PM

Broadway's 'Spider-Man' team defends Julie Taymor

NEW YORK - With the official opening of "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" finally in sight, the creative team behind...

SOURCE: Boston Herald at 04:17PM

Master Class on Broadway at MTC by Mtcbroadway

Master Class on Broadway at MTC MASTER CLASS By TERRENCE McNALLY Directed by STEPHEN WADSWORTH with SIERRA BOGGESS, CLINTON BRANDHAGEN, JEREMY COHEN, TYNE DALY, ALEXANDRA SILBER and GARRETT…

SOURCE: YouTube at 04:11PM

Solo in Times Square by Diane Snyder

I waited for more than two hours to see Theatre for One yesterday, but it was worth it to have Dallas Roberts hold my hands and tell me a story. He is one fearless actor, and his powers of c…

SOURCE: Blank New World at 04:11PM

North Shore Finds Its Tarzan; Production Will Feature Revised Script by David Henry Hwang by Andrew Gans

Playbill.com has learned that Brian Justin Crum, whose Broadway credits include Next to Normal, Grease and Wicked, will star in the title role of the North Shore Music Theatre's upcoming…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:05PM

Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 6/12

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 6122011

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:03PM

2011 Tony Awards | Bobby Lopez by Givenik

2011 Tony Awards | Bobby Lopez 2011 TONY Winner Bobby Lopez (The Book of Mormon) shows his support for Givenik.com with nearly one breath! LIKE Givenik | http://www.Facebook.com/Givenik FO…

SOURCE: YouTube at 04:02PM
Monday, June 13, 2011 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Yee-ha! How to become a cowboy in half a day by Tim Dowling

Tim Dowling, who hadn't even watched a western until he was 30, tries to master lassoin', whipcrackin' and knife-throwin'The medical waiver I have to sign before my cowboy lesson gives…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:59PM

GREEK CHEERLEADING by Matt Windman

Despite some scenes that lead nowhere, this off-Broadway musical packs in athletic choreography, surprisingly good melodies and a whole lot of campy humor.

SOURCE: Theater News Online at 03:57PM

Drury Lane casts ‘Sweeney Todd’

For its revival of “Sweeney Todd,” the Stephen Sondheim-Hugh Wheeler musical classic running Aug. 11-Oct. 9 at the Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace Theatre, director-choreographer Rachel Rock…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 03:50PM

Red Orchid, Strawdog and Hypocrites announce seasons

Three of Chicago’s liveliest and most eclectic theater companies have announced their 2011-2012 seasons. Here is an overview of what they have planned: A RED ORCHID THEATRE, 1531 N. Wells:…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 03:46PM

12 things you didn't know about the 2011 Tonys

The opening number had a "Book of Mormon"-inspired backstory, Trey Parker had a few things to say backstage including "praise Christ" and Mark Rylance's speech came from a poem.The opening n…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 03:42PM

Photo Flash: MASTER CLASS - First Promo Shots!

Manhattan Theatre Club's new Broadway production of Terrence McNally's MASTER CLASS, directed by Stephen Wadsworth, begins previews tomorrow at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. The limited …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:38PM

Derek Keeling, Ciaran McCarthy, Mary Jo Catlett Set for Musical Theatre West's Wedding Singer by Michael Gioia

Musical Theatre West of Long Beach, CA, will present The Wedding Singer beginning July 8, prior to an official opening July 9, at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:33PM

PHOTO CALL: Kristin Chenoweth Hits the Tennis Court With Judah Friedlander and John McEnroe by Krissie Fullerton

Kristin Chenoweth, Judah Friedlander and John McEnroe were on hand in Times Square June 13 to help launch the first day of ticket sales for the 2011 US Open.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:31PM

See All the Red-Carpet Looks From the 2011 Tony Awards -- Vulture by Mickey Woods

The appropriately theatrical red carpet for the 65th Annual Tony awards, hosted by Neil Patrick Harris, is a parade of traditional black tuxedos for male stars and splashes of vibrant color …

SOURCE: New York Magazine at 03:24PM

How the Tonys Were the Anti-Oscars in the Best Possible Way -- Vulture by Scott Brown

I didn’t attend the Tonys — I prefer to experience shared cultural moments (awards ceremonies, inaugurations, targeted assassinations) the way nature intended, via telecast — but so fa…

SOURCE: New York Magazine at 03:23PM

Congratulations to Tony Winner NORBERT LEO BUTZ!

Last night Norbert Leo Butz brought home the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his portrayal of FBI Agent Carl Hanratty, the tough-talking FBI agent who chases Frank Abagnale Jr. ar…

SOURCE: The Hartman Group at 03:23PM

Lindsay Nicole Chambers by Adaumbelle

Lindsay Nicole Chambers discusses "Lysistrata Jones," "Submissions Only" (the hit web series)and other everyday details of her life and career.

SOURCE: Adaumbelle’s Quest at 03:23PM

Nick Blaemire to Perform at 54/10 Music Marathon at Ars Nova by Michael Gioia

Nick Blaemire (Glory Days, Cry Baby) will perform a selection of his new music as part of the 54/10 Music Marathon benefit at Ars Nova June 15.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:20PM

Photo Coverage: 2011 Tony Awards Arrivals Part 1! by Walter McBride

The 2011 Tony Awards were celebrated last night, June 12, at the Beacon Theatre in Manhattan BroadwayWorld was of course on hand for the red carpet bring you photos of all of the stars. Belo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:19PM

Photo Coverage: 2011 Tony Awards Arrivals Part 2 by Walter McBride

The 2011 Tony Awards were celebrated last night, June 12, at the Beacon Theatre in Manhattan BroadwayWorld was of course on hand for the red carpet bring you photos of all of the stars. Belo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:19PM

Federal Arts Funding is a Rounding Error

An excellent essay on arts funding from the federal government is "Federal arts funding: a trace ingredient in the sausage factory of government spending," by Aaron Andersen, posted on Creat…

SOURCE: Stage Money at 03:18PM

In Which Gavin Creel and Caissie Levy Steal the Show Off-Stage Too by Lucky and The Mick

We have to say, we were pretty pleased with ourselves last night. We said some funny shit.  We made some new friends on Twitter.  We drank self-congratulatory beers. And then we caught win…

SOURCE: The Craptacular at 03:12PM

Hollywood's Magic Castle to Present Green-Illusionist Steve Trash by Bethany Rickwald

Hollywood's Magic Castle is set to present the award-winning green-illusionist Steve Trash, in the Hat & Hare Lounge, July 8 and 9 at 9pm. This critically acclaimed show is a mix o…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:10PM

The Tonys (and TONY) get an A this year by Adam Feldman

The Tony telecast got it right—and so did we!

SOURCE: Time Out New York at 03:10PM

Oscars, take note: Tony ceremony was a fun shindig

Times theater critic Misha Berson offers her take on the fun and drama from Sunday night's Tony Awards ceremony.

SOURCE: The Seattle Times at 03:08PM

An OB Nurse Becomes a Playwright by Holly Stanton

In her professional life, Holly Stanton is an OB nurse in rural Alaska.  She had always felt the pull and magic of writing and creating, but she had never seen a fully staged play until r…

SOURCE: LA STAGE Times at 03:04PM

Feeling Young: Barbara Cook's Feinstein's Gig, Through June 18, Will Be Preserved on CD by Kenneth Jones

Tony Award winner Barbara Cook's latest cabaret show, You Make Me Feel So Young, at Feinstein's at Loews Regency, will be recorded at the Manhattan nightspot June 17, record producer…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:04PM

Review: The Circle by Sandy Macdonald

Marsha Mason stars in the Westport Country Playhouse's first-rate production of W. Somerset Maugham's still-timely drawing room comedy.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM
Monday, June 13, 2011 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Congratulations to Tony Winner JOHN LARROQUETTE!

Last night Broadway’s favorite boss, John Larroquette, brought home the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical for his performance as J.B. Biggley in the revival of How to Suc…

SOURCE: The Hartman Group at 02:56PM

About Those Tony Awards by Martin/nytheatre.com

I watched the Tony Awards last night on TV. And as I did, I found myself really bothered by something happening on the telecast. But first–I know you are all curious about how I did as…

SOURCE: The New York Theatre Experience at 02:56PM

Beowulf Borrit on The Scottsboro Boys, Theatre, and Process by Marcia G. Yerman

Beowulf Boritt received a nomination for "Best Scenic Design of a Musical" for work that used minimal elements to convey both symbolism and depth. We spoke about his thoughts on the politica…

SOURCE: Huffington Post at 02:53PM

Scottsboro Boys Now Recordholder For Most Tony Nominations Without A Win

The final Kander & Ebb musical "seemed to have a shot at redemption for its short-lived, six-week Broadway run when it was nominated for 12 Tony Awards ... Instead, The Scottsboro Boys set a…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 02:47PM

ArtsBeat: Tony Telecast Sees Dip in Viewers by Benjamin Toff

"The Book of Mormon" has a better night than CBS.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 02:47PM

Neil Patrick Harris’ "Rap-Up" of the 2011 Tony Awards (Video) by Michael C. Gioia

Neil Patrick Harris, host of the 2011 Tony Awards, gave a special Tony Awards “rap-up” with the help of fellow Tony Award winner and In the Heights star Lin-Manuel Miranda. If yo…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:46PM

One Arm

In this unproduced movie script (based on Williams’ 1948 short story) we see the story of Ollie Olsen (Claybourne Elder) who was once a contender. He was the Lightweight Champion of the P…

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Priscilla’s Oscar Winning Design Team win Tony Award for Best Costumes by Bbbblogger

Priscilla Queen Of The Desert The Musical’s acclaimed design team Tim Chappel and Lizzy Gardiner were awarded a 2011 Tony Award® for Best Costume Design of a Musical last night twenty yea…

SOURCE: BONEAU/BRYAN-BROWN at 02:46PM

Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Apollo Inducts Stevie Wonder into the Hall of Fame

Stevie Wonder has been a legend for a long time, but now it’s official. On Monday night, the Apollo Theater will induct Wonder into the Apollo Legends Hall of Fame at its annual Spring Gal…

SOURCE: WNYC at 02:44PM

Terence Longdon obituary by Anthony Hayward

Distinctive, durable British character actor on stage and screenTerence Longdon, who has died of cancer aged 88, was a character actor whose parted hair and thick-set face – though not his…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:41PM

A. Rey Pamatmat Is Lark's 2011-2011 PONY Fellow by Adam Hetrick

Playwright A. Rey Pamatmat, whose work Edith Can Shoot Things and Hit Them received its world premiere at the Humana Festival last March, has been named the Lark Play Development Center'…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:35PM

The Tonys Show Faith in Mormon, War Horse

In Tony Awards® ceremony that featured 14 musical performances – four of which were performed by host Neil Patrick Harris – The Book of Mormon emerged as the evening’s big winner, and…

SOURCE: Tony Awards at 02:34PM

“Master Class” Begins Previews Tomorrow at MTC by Bbbblogger

Manhattan Theatre Club’s new Broadway production of Terrence McNally’s MASTER CLASS, directed by Stephen Wadsworth, begins previews tomorrow at MTC’s Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 We…

SOURCE: BONEAU/BRYAN-BROWN at 02:33PM

Prospect's Make Our Garden Grow Gala to Feature Karen Ziemba, Jose Llana, Matt Cavenaugh by Michael Gioia

Evan Pappas (Parade, My Favorite Year, A Chorus Line) is set to host Prospect Theater Company’s 2011 annual gala, Make Our Garden Grow, June 27 in the Harbor View Room at Battery Garde…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:28PM

Colin Quinn's Broadway Solo Show "Long Story Short" Heads to Long Wharf

Comedian Colin Quinn will bring his one-man exploration of world history, "Long Story Short" from Broadway to Long Wharf Theatre in New Haven Aug. 9 to 21The show will take place on the main…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 02:21PM

Matt Cavenaugh, Jose Llana, et al. Set for Prospect Theatre Company Gala, 6/27

Prospect Theater Company Cara Reichel, Producing Artistic Director Melissa Huber, Managing Director presents its annual gala evening, Make Our Garden Grow, in the Harbor View Room at Batter…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:12PM

Williamstown Completes Casting for Streetcar Named Desire With Jessica Hecht and Sam Rockwell by Adam Hetrick

Casting is now complete for the Williamstown Theatre Festival production of A Streetcar Named Desire, starring Jessica Hecht, Sam Rockwell and Ana Reeder, which will begin performances June …

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:05PM
Monday, June 13, 2011 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Andrew Benator Returns to TheaterWorks for "The Understudy"

Andrew Benator, a fave at Hartfiord TheaterWorks, will return to the Hartford theater late summer with the production of Theresa Rebeck's "The Understudy."Rob Ruggiero (Broadway's "Looped," …

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 01:56PM

Edinburgh Fringe Program Released by Jeremy M. Barker

The Edinburgh Fringe's catalogue is released, and CBOT idly scrolls through it over lunch trying to figure out what we've heard of

SOURCE: Culture Bot at 01:55PM

Memorable Moments from the 2011 Tony Awards - on Video

Clips from the June 12 Tony Awards telecast courtesy of CBS.com

SOURCE: Tony Awards at 01:54PM

BWW TV: Hugh Jackman Talks One-Man Show in Toronto by Kelly Cameron

Hugh Jackman brings his one man show to Toronto for two weeks only this summer from July 5th-17th. The Tony Award Winning star stopped off in Toronto for a few hours this past Thursday to s…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:41PM

CBS' Tony awards show seen by 6.9 million viewers

CBS' Tony Awards show was seen by 6.9 million viewers, roughly the same number as last year, according to preliminary Nielsen figures released Monday. But the program, hosted by Neil Patrick…

SOURCE: The New York Post Subscription at 01:40PM

Highlights From Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark

With a score by U2's Bono and The Edge and original direction by Tony winner Julie Taymor, the newly revised Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark finally gets its official Broadway opening on…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:40PM

STAGE TUBE: 2011 Tony Awards- The Acceptance Speeches!

BroadwayWorld.com brought you special and exclusive live coverage throughout the night of the 65th Annual Tony Awards live from the Beacon Theatre. Click here to visit BroadwayWorld.com's ma…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:39PM

Ratings Up for Tony Awards this Year!

Last night's official network ratings are in and the Tony Awards saw an overall increase in viewship of 9 from last year's ceremony. The ceremony, hosted by Neil Patrick Harris, posted year…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:33PM

Town Hall Announces 2011 SUMMER BROADWAY FESTIVAL, 7/11-25

The Town Hall, New York's landmark theatre and concert venue presents the 5th Annual Summer Broadway Festival, created, written and hosted by Scott Siegel for The Town Hall. Presented on thr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:27PM

Mo Gaffney, Judy Greer, Kahy Najimy, et al. Set for June 20 Standing on Ceremony by Brian Scott Lipton

Nate Corddry, Mo Gaffney, John Getz, Judy Greer, Justina Machado, Joshua Malina, and Kathy Najimy will perform Standing on Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays at The Renberg Theatre, in the L.A…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:27PM

The Bright Stream, American Ballet Theater, New York

Alexei Ratmansky has translated Shostakovich's sardonic jubilation over the forward march of Soviet farmers into a parade of irrepressible eccentricity

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 01:24PM

Strictly Gershwin, Royal Albert Hall, London

This show is jolly, welcoming, coasting along on tunes that everyone knows, and it is done with a fine sense of theatre

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 01:24PM

L'elisir d'amore, Glyndebourne, England

As her contribution to this revival of Donizetti's comedy emphasises, Danielle de Niese is a born performer

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 01:24PM

The Government Inspector, Young Vic Theatre, London

David Harrower's new version of the text and Richard Jones's staging are as full of gags as a pomegranate is of pips; yet too often the pacing is lackadaisical, the sharpness wanting.

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 01:23PM

Works by Gina Gionfriddo, Brett Neveu, Marissa Wegrzyn Set for A Red Orchid's 2011-2012 Season by Andy Propst

A Red Orchid has announced three of the four plays that will comprise its 2011-2012 season, along with preliminary casting for the productions. Lance Baker, Jennifer Engstrom and Mierka Gir…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:14PM

Riz' Blog Review: David Mamet's "Race" at TheatreWorks

The show: "Race" by David Mamet.The place: TheaterWorks, 233 Pearl St. HartfordWhat is it?: An incredibly wealthy white businessman is accused of raping a black woman in a hotel room. He see…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 01:13PM

STAGE TUBE: Miss the Tonys Last Night? Watch the Performances Here!

BroadwayWorld.com brought you special and exclusive live coverage throughout the night of the 65th Annual Tony Awards live from the Beacon Theatre. Click here to visit BroadwayWorld.com's ma…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:11PM

CBS' Tony awards show seen by 6.9 million viewers

NEW YORK (AP) -- CBS' Tony Awards show was seen by 6.9 million viewers, roughly the same number as last year, according to preliminary Nielsen figures released Monday....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 01:09PM

PHOTO FLASH: Alec Baldwin, Bobby Cannavale, Don Cheadle, David Hyde Pierce, Helen Reddy, Paul Shaffer, et al. on the Tony Awards Red Carpet by Dan Bacalzo

The 2011 Tony Awards were presented at The Beacon Theatre on Sunday, June 12, hosted by Neil Patrick Harris. TheaterMania was on the scene to photograph arrivals on the red carpet. Include…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:07PM

Gugu Mbatha-Raw Joins Danny Glover, Kiefer Sutherland in Upcoming Fox Series, "Touch" by Michael Gioia

Stage and screen actor Gugu Mbatha-Raw will join Danny Glover and Kiefer Sutherland in the new Fox series "Touch," likely to air in the network's mid-season, according to The H…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM
Monday, June 13, 2011 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Matt Cavenaugh, Evan Handler, Karen Ziemba, et al. Set for Prospect Theater Company's June 27 Make Our Garden Grow Benefit by Andy Propst

A preliminary lineup of performers has been announced for the Prospect Theater Company's Make Our Garden Grow to be offered in the Harbor View Room at Battery Gardens, on Monday, June 2…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:59PM

Matt Cavenaugh, Evan Pappas, Karen Ziemba, et al. Set for Prospect Theater Company's June 27 Make Our Garden Grow Benefit by Andy Propst

A preliminary lineup of performers has been announced for the Prospect Theater Company's Make Our Garden Grow to be offered in the Harbor View Room at Battery Gardens, on Monday, June 2…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:59PM

Tony Awards Opening by [email protected] (byrne Harrison)

"And the sad, embittered malcontents who write the reviews." Love it.

SOURCE: Stage Buzz at 12:57PM

RIALTO CHATTER: Matthew Broderick to Replace Harry Connick Jr. in NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT on Broadway? by Rialto Chatter

According to published reports, stage and screen star Matthew Broderick will replace Harry Connick Jr. in the upcoming Broadway production of the Gershwin musical Nice Work If You Can Get It…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:56PM

Treading on the lighter side of human frailty by Terry Byrne, Globe Correspondent

WELLFLEET — “A Behanding in Spokane’’ opens with a bit of muffled grunting and a gunshot, followed by the gunman’s phone message to his mother: “All is we…

SOURCE: Boston Globe at 12:55PM

A magical Appalachian story in ‘Mountain Song’ by Jeffrey Gantz, Globe Correspondent

Watching a performer fashion a lifelike flying goose from a piece of paper, some string, and his own arm is a reminder that theater is the art of making something out of nothing. And there&#…

SOURCE: Boston Globe at 12:54PM

The Blood Brothers Present…Freaks From the Morgue by A.J. Mell

The emphasis is on straightforward shocks in this grisly but strangely inert anthology of Grand Guignol-style ripped-from-the-headlines horror tales, which lacks energy and ferocity.

SOURCE: Backstage at 12:52PM

2011 Tony Awards Acceptance Speeches by Tony Awards

All the acceptance speeches in one place, TonyAwards.com

SOURCE: Tony Awards at 12:44PM

Spidey 2.0: Is It Fixed? Spider-Man Turn Off The Dark Review by Jonathan Mandell

At the beginning of the second act of Spider-Man 2.0, the evil Green Goblin explains how he was transformed from scientist Norman Osborne to genetic mutant: It took weeks and cost $65 millio…

SOURCE: The Faster Times at 12:37PM

Playing Up the Music in That Musical by Jon Pareles

Bono and the Edge have been hard at work, with both U2 and last-minute preparations for the opening of “Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark.”

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:35PM

Tony Awards: Tonys deliver an 'Amen' to Broadway's bright outlook - latimes.com by Charles McNulty

There were few surprises as crowd-pleasers 'Book of Mormon' and 'War Horse' took top prizes. But it would have been nice to spread the love.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 12:35PM

Catch Me If You Can's Tom Wopat Will Be Part of Town Hall's Summer Broadway Festival by Andrew Gans

The fifth annual Summer Broadway Festival will be presented at Town Hall in Manhattan in July.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:35PM

ONSTAGE & BACKSTAGE: The Tonys, Ana Gasteyer and Judy Gold by Seth Rudetsky

A week in the life of actor, radio host, music director and writer Seth Rudetsky.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM

RADAR L.A.: Titus Redux, Redux by John Farmanesh-Bocca

John Farmanesh-Bocca of Not Man Apart discusses the process that created Titus Redux, now in a second draft at LATC as part of RADAR L.A., again featuring Jack Stehlin as Titus, following th…

SOURCE: LA STAGE Times at 12:31PM

Interview: A Brief Encounter With ... Luise Miller's Ben Daniels

Ben Daniels returns to the London for the Donmar Warehouse's revival of Friedrich Schiller’s 1784 play Luise Miller, which stars Felicity Jones in the title role and opens tonight (13 …

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 12:29PM

The Book of Mormon Creatives Take Home a Gaggle of Tony Awards

The Book of Mormon Tony Award winners Trey Parker (Best Book, Best Original Score, Best Direction of a Musical, Best Musical), Matt Stone and Robert Lopez (both for Best Book and Best O…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:28PM

Leonard's Conversations with This Year's Tony Award Winners

On June 12, the 65th Annual Tony Awards took place. Leonard has spoken to a number of the winners of the last few months and you can listen to those conversations by following the links. B…

SOURCE: WNYC at 12:27PM

International dream team wrestles with TAJ’s repetitive script by Paula Citron

There is a beautiful production within the concept but producer Lata Pada should rework the writing and integrate the actors with the dancers

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 12:26PM

ArtsBeat: 'Scottsboro Boys' Sets Record for Tonys Futility by Dave Itzkoff

The final Kander and Ebb collaboration became the most nominated show to receive no Tony Awards when it did not prevail in any of the 12 categories in which it was a contender.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:25PM

A thrilling Iraq-inflected update of a Racine masterpiece by Martin Morrow

Khanjian pours scorching intensity into her role as anguished mother in reinterpretation of classic about obsessive love

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 12:23PM

Scott Coulter, Lorin Lotarro, Tom Wopat, et al. Set for Summer Broadway Festival at Town Hall by Andy Propst

The schedule for the fifth annual Summer Broadway Festival, to run July 11-25 at The Town Hall, has been announced. TheaterMania contributor Scott Siegel serves as the series' creator,…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:20PM

One Thousand and One Nights is a night too long by J. Kelly Nestruck

Scheherazade could keep her audience at the edge of the seat, but part of this production doesn’t

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 12:17PM

Tony Awards Draws Fewer Viewers, But Ratings Up for 18-49 Demographic by Andrew Gans

Although the 65th Annual Tony Awards were no match for the NBA Finals, there was an increase in viewership among adults ages 18-49.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:17PM

Tony Awards Draws Less Viewers, But Ratings Up for 18-49 Demographic by Andrew Gans

Although the 65th Annual Tony Awards were no match for the NBA Finals, there was an increase in viewership among adults ages 18-49.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:16PM

Glee is shamelessly happy, and oddly infectious by Lynn Crosbie

The cast of the hit show sang, danced and pleased a crowd of 20,000

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 12:14PM

The 2011 Tony Awards by Carey Purcell

The 65th Tony Awards were held on Sunday, June 12th at the Beacon Theater in New York. The big winners of the night were The Normal Heart, War Horse and The Book of Mormon. The Normal Heart …

SOURCE: TheTheatreSource at 12:10PM

Feature: Tony's Fabulous Fashion by Brian Scott Lipton and Tristan Fuge

Christie Brinkley, Jennifer Damiano, Edie Falco, Marg Helgenberger, Samuel L. Jackson, Joanna Lumley, Patti LuPone, Anika Noni Rose and more stars show off their red carpet looks.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:10PM

Tony Awards Ratings Up Nearly Ten Percent by Andrew Gans

Although the 65th Annual Tony Awards were no match for the NBA Finals, there is a reason to celebrate.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:09PM

'Mormon' and 'War Horse' Win Big at Tonys by Frank Nestor

'War Horse' and 'The Book of Mormon' dominated the Tony Awards on Sunday Back Stage’s exclusive coverage and a full story are coming soon.

SOURCE: Backstage at 12:09PM

Feature: Top Five: Shows to See With Your Dad for Father's Day

Father’s Day arrives Sunday 19 June. Still looking for a gift for Dad? Here's our round-up of the top five shows currently in London perfect for Dads of every kind.  WE WILL…

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 12:08PM

The 2011 Tony Award Winners - My Take by Ccaggiano

I haven't watched the Tony Awards yet. I know that sounds strange, but I had a concert to attend last night, and earlier this year I disconnected my TiVo and got rid of cable, and I haven't …

SOURCE: Everything I Know I Learned From Musicals at 12:01PM
Monday, June 13, 2011 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Tony-Winning Hit The Book of Mormon Raises Ticket Prices by Adam Hetrick

Audiences are going to have to pay a bit more if they want to see the nine-time Tony Award-winning musical The Book of Mormon on Broadway. The top non-premium ticket price now stands at $155.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:57AM

Postcard from Broadway: ‘Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo’ by Elizabeth Maupin

By Elizabeth Maupin Elizabeth Maupin on Theater As long as storytellers have existed, they have told us that war is hell. But few have told us from such a remarkable perspective as Rajiv Jos…

SOURCE: Orlando Theater at 11:50AM

Eleven Things About the 2011 Tony Awards by Lucky and The Mick

Brooke Shields WTF Things started off real rough for Brooke.  It took her three tries (at least, we kind of lost count) to make it through her lines in the opening number, which ultimately …

SOURCE: The Craptacular at 11:40AM

Cry-Baby Composers Wrote Tony Awards Opening Number: Read It Here by Andrew Gans

David Javerbaum and Adam Schlesinger, who wrote the Tony-nominated score for Broadway's Cry-Baby, penned the opening number for the 65th Annual Tony Awards.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:40AM

War Horse storms to victory at Tony awards by Maev Kennedy

Play of Michael Morpurgo's novel wins five titles at US theatrical awards following transfer to BroadwayThe Broadway transfer of the National Theatre's War Horse, the moving first world war …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:36AM

Culture Ireland and Irish Arts Center to Offer June 16 A Bloomsday Breakfast in Bryant Park by Andy Propst

Culture Ireland and Irish Arts Center will offer A Bloomsday Breakfast in Bryan Park on June 16 from 8-10am. The event is being held as a way of celebrating the beginning of Bloomsday, the …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:34AM

Mark Rylance Wins Tony, Leaves Everyone Confused by Mark Kennedy

The British-born actor won the leading actor Tony on Sunday for playing Johnny "Rooster" Byron in Jez Butterworth's "Jerusalem."

SOURCE: Backstage at 11:34AM

Feature: Taking Home the Tony by Dan Bacalzo and Tristan Fuge

Ellen Barkin, Norbert Leo Butz, Sutton Foster, John Benjamin Hickey, Robert Lopez, Nikki M. James, John Larroquette, Trey Parker, Mark Rylance, Nick Stafford, and Matt Stone, were among this…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:31AM

The Special Performances of the 2011 Tony Awards (Video) by Michael C. Gioia

In addition to the nominated musicals, productions that were not up for awards performed as well, leaving theatregoers with a full overview of the best theatrical moments from 2010-2011. In …

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:26AM

Joseph - a school favourite by The Really Useful Group

Joseph - a school favourite http://www.josephthemusical.com Michael Coveney and Tim Rice on Joseph's amazing success as a school production...Taken from The Making of Joseph DVD. Find…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:24AM

Matthew Broderick Will Replace Harry Connick Jr. In Gershwin Musical by Roger Friedman

One of the big topics last night at the Tony Awards: word that Matthew Broderick will replace Harry Connick, Jr. in a long planned “new” Gershwin musical. “Nice Work If You…

SOURCE: ShowBiz 411 at 11:20AM

PHOTO CALL: Rent, With Andy Mientus and Halle Morse, at Utah's Pioneer Theatre Company by Krissie Fullerton

Andy Mientus (Spring Awakening) stars as Mark Cohen in the Pioneer Theatre Company's production of Jonathan Larson's Rent from June 10-25.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:20AM

Critic's Notebook: Tonys deliver an 'Amen' to Broadway's bright outlook

There were few surprises as crowd-pleasers 'Book of Mormon' and 'War Horse' took top prizes. But it would have been nice to spread the love.There were few surprises as crowd-pleasers 'Book o…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 11:13AM

STAGE TUBE: Neil Patrick Harris' Tony Opening Number!

If you missed the opening number that everyone is talking about, click here to play

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:10AM

My Top 5 Favorite Things about the 2011 Tony Awards. by Ken Davenport

Last year, when it was announced that the Tonys was going to be evicted from its temporary residence at Radio City, everyone wondered what the change of venue would do to the show. Well, I t…

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

Who won my Tony Pool and the iPad2? And how did I score? by Ken Davenport

Alright, it's that time . . . time to find which one of you picked the most winners in my Tony pool, and which one of you is walkin' home with an iPad 2. But before we announce the winner,...

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00AM
Monday, June 13, 2011 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Sutton Foster: 2011 Tony Winner, Best Actress in a Musical

Wishing to be known as an actress who sings and dances, Sutton Foster, the triple-threat star of the high-seas musical farce Anything Goes, reminisces about the start of her career at age …

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:58AM

Mormons and Horses and Hearts, oh my! by Richard Ouzounian

What do the Tony awards Sunday night mean to the Toronto theatre scene?

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 10:52AM

BWW TV: 2011 Tony Awards Winners Circle - Nikki M. James 'This is so f**ing COOL!'

Nikki M. James is the 2011 recipient of the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for The Book of Mormon. Broadway Beat's Richie Ridge spoke with the star immediately following h…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:48AM

Photo Coverage: 2011 Tony Awards Ceremony!

We're excited to share special photos from some of our favorite moments of last night's excitement packed 2011 Tony AwardsFrom Hugh to Sutton, MORMON to WAR HORSE and everything in between, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:46AM

Broadway Grosses* w/e 6/12/2011 by Ken Davenport

The following are the Broadway Grosses from the week ending June 12, 2011: Show Name GrossGross TotalAttn %Cap AvgPdAdm ANYTHING GOES $724,930 7,201 100.26% $100.67 ARCADIA $190,098 4,283 51…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 10:45AM

BWW Discounts: Save on Tickets to THE ADDAMS FAMILY!

BWW Discounts is offering you the chance to save on tickets to THE ADDAMS FAMILY with tickets starting as low as 67

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:41AM

Neil Patrick Harris and Former Tony Host Hugh Jackman Face Off (Video) by Michael C. Gioia

Neil Patrick Harris, host of the 2011 Tony Awards, was joined on stage by Hugh Jackman, host of the 2003, 2004 and 2005 Tony Awards, for a “host-off,” in which the two performers…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:34AM

A Look at the Nominated Musical Performances from the 2011 Tony Awards (Video) by Michael C. Gioia

The 65th annual Tony Awards featured numerous performances this year from both nominated musicals and revivals, as well as other productions not up for Tony Awards, and even a musical still …

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM

Brits on Broadway: What makes British theater work in the U.S.? - By Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson - Slate Magazine by Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson

The first time Sonia Friedman saw Jerusalem, Jez Butterworth's raucous comedy about a charismatic Wiltshire drug dealer fighting eviction from his caravan, the award-winning British theatre …

SOURCE: Slate at 10:30AM

A Little Journey.

When A Little Journey opened on Broadway in 1918, a critic for the New York Herald wrote that audiences were so moved they lingered in their seats afterward “to cling to the men and women …

SOURCE: Corine's Corner at 10:27AM

'Mormon' Dominates Tonys

As theater watchers predicted, "The Book of Mormon" dominated the 65th annual Tony Awards at the Beacon Theater on Sunday night.

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal Subscription at 10:26AM

When it changes by Adam Thurman

When I have difficulty managing a life in the arts it tends to have a common cause: Things changed and I didn't know it. Life in this world can be so insular. The same artists hanging around…

SOURCE: Mission Paradox at 10:25AM

What If…We Stopped the Habit and Found the Necessity? by Nancy Keystone

What if we stopped the HABIT of theatre and found the NECESSITY for doing it? A Gut-Check. (I mean “habit” in the sense of repetition of acts, without questioning the whys and wherefores…

SOURCE: Theatre Communications Group at 10:13AM

Theatre Ninjas to return for this year's Edinburgh Fringe by Thom Dibdin

Theatre Ninjas, the iPhone app and website which enabled theatre companies to give away select numbers of tickets at last year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe, is to get a revamp for this August…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:05AM
Monday, June 13, 2011 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Women Fully Clothed by Mirvishproductions

Women Fully Clothed Robin Duke, (Saturday Night Live, SCTV), Jayne Eastwood, (My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Hairspray), Kathryn Greenwood, (Whose Line Is It Anyway? Wind at My Back), and Teresa…

SOURCE: YouTube at 09:53AM

Neil Patrick Harris’ Opening Tony Awards Number (Video) by Michael C. Gioia

According to Neil Patrick Harris’ opening number at the 65th Annual Tony Awards, theatre is not just for gays anymore. Here, Harris points out all of the straight folks who cameto the …

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:51AM

Spider-Man Fans Can Win Tickets to Musical's Opening Night by Andrew Gans

Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, which officially opens June 14 at the Foxwoods Theatre, is currently offering a chance for its fans to win tickets to that long-awaited performance.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:51AM

Broadway Fans Pack NY1's Free Tony Viewing Party

The Tony Awards took place on the Upper West Side on Sunday, but thousands of theater fans showed up in Times Square for a free viewing party to watch NY1's live red carpet coverage and the …

SOURCE: NY1 at 09:49AM

ArtsBeat: For His Tonys Speech, Rylance Turns to a Favorite Source by Dave Itzkoff

Receiving his acting prize for "Jerusalem," Mark Rylance once again recited a work by the poet Louis Jenkins, as he did when he won his previous Tony in 2008.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 09:47AM

The 2011 Tony Awards: Abridged by Gil

Let's imagine something.  It's a world where Television shows, Movies, and Theatre each have their own award nights where they do stuff on a stage.Imagine if, just once, the Theatre…

SOURCE: Broadway Abridged at 09:45AM

STAGE TUBE: Neil Patrick Harris Raps the Tonys to a Close!

Miss the Tony Awards No problem, courtesy of Neil Patrick Harris and Lin-Manuel Miranda, who summed the ceremony in the following freestyle... Click below to watch the video

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:44AM

Is critical ignorance critical bliss? by Thomas Garvey

The cast of The Drowsy Chaperone.It doesn't much happen anymore, but for a period of years I often found myself facing a friendly question like this one:"Oh - you're a critic? What did you t…

SOURCE: The Hub Review at 09:44AM

Tix for Broadway's Mountaintop Now on Sale; Box Office Opens in August by Andrew Gans

Tickets for the Broadway premiere of the 2010 Olivier Award-winning Best Play, The Mountaintop, which will begin performances Sept. 22 at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, are now on sale by vi…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:43AM

My 2011 Tony Awards review by Ken Levine

John Leguizamo is painfully unfunny. He’s the George Lopez of Broadway. Awards for Choreography and Best Score weren’t deemed important enough to air in primetime but it was okay to give…

SOURCE: Ken Levine at 09:39AM

Tate Donovan, Cedric Sanders, Emily Swallow, Michael Weston, et al. Set for LATW's Lobby Hero by Andy Propst

Cedric Sanders will play William in the L.A. Theatre Works presentation of Kenneth Lonergan's Lobby Hero, at the Skirball Cultural Center, June 15-19. He replaces the previously reporte…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:37AM

Spider-Man Star Will Make a Splash June 20 by Andrew Gans

T.V. Carpio, who plays Arachne in Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, will go it solo at Splash Bar June 20.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:35AM

Andrea Maulella, Mark Shanahan to Star in Irish Rep's Tryst by Dan Bacalzo

Andrea Maulella and Mark Shanahan will star in Irish Rep's production of Karoline Leach's romantic thriller, Tryst, to be presented July 1-August 21, with an opening on July 7. Joe…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:30AM

Neil Patrick Harris Ends 2011 Tony Awards With a Rap Penned by Lin-Manuel Miranda by Andrew Gans

Not only did Neil Patrick Harris kickoff the 2011 Tony Awards with a big, splashy opening number, but he also was featured in a duet with former Tony host Hugh Jackman, and he finished the e…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:21AM

Fort Worth, Texas City Councilman Joel Burns to Guest Star in June 25 My Big Gay Italian Wedding by Andy Propst

Fort Worth, Texas City Councilman Joel Burns will make an appearance in My Big Gay Italian Wedding, playing St. Luke's Theatre, on Saturday, June 25. Burns will officiate the marriage …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:17AM

PHOTO FLASH: Magnolia Bakery Unveils Limited Edition Cupcake to Celebrate Cirque du Soleil's Zarkana by Dan Bacalzo

Cast members Paul Bisson and Meetu Chilana from the new Cirque du Soleil show Zarkana were on hand for the unveiling of the Magnolia Bakery's limited-edition Zarkana Cupcake, available …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:16AM

Opus by Tim Treanor

Michael Hollinger, who is enjoying a well-deserved revival here (he co-adapted Folger’s Cyrano with Aaron Posner, and his Red Herring had a recent run at Washington Stage Guild), was a vio…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 09:13AM

Photo Coverage: 2011 Tony Awards Gala! by Peter James Zielinski

After last night's awards show, many of the stars headed to the official Tony Gala Ball at the Plaza Hotel and BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture them as they celebrated the evening

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:02AM
Monday, June 13, 2011 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Eric Michael Gillett – ‘Cast of Thousands’ by [email protected] (sandi Durell)

Singer, actor, teacher, director, ringmaster – yes, a cast of thousands rolled up into one sensational performer, and the definitive interpreter of Craig Carnelia’s work, Eric Mi…

SOURCE: Times Square Chronicles at 08:58AM

News: Grandage & Suzman Honoured in Birthday List

The artistic director of the Donmar Warehouse Michael Grandage has been recognised with a CBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours List. Grandage announced last October he would leave the 250-s…

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 08:54AM

Photo Coverage: 2011 Tony Awards Winners - Part Two! by Walter McBride

BroadwayWorld.com brought you special and exclusive live coverage throughout the night of the 65th Annual Tony Awards, airing on CBS on Sunday, June 12th from 800 - 1100 PM ETPT time delay l…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:51AM

Photo Coverage: 2011 Tony Awards Winners - Part One! by Walter McBride

BroadwayWorld.com brought you special and exclusive live coverage throughout the night of the 65th Annual Tony Awards, airing on CBS on Sunday, June 12th from 800 - 1100 PM ETPT time delay l…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:51AM

New Tony venue a tight squeeze

Legit News: Switch spurs Upper West Side story -- Moving the Tony Awards from midtown's Radio City Music Hall to the Upper West Side's Beacon Theater didn't bring six-time Tony nominee Rob M…

SOURCE: Variety at 08:48AM

News: Meera Syal Kills Sister George in 'Drama at Arts'

Whatsonstage.com Award winner Meera Syal returns to the stage this autumn to take the title role in a revival of Frank Marcus’ 1966 c4medy The Killing of Sister George, which will run …

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 08:40AM

News: War Horse & Rylance Triumph at Tony Awards

Last year it was the turn of the Donmar Warehouse, this year the National Theatre gallops forward as the British company to dominate the Broadway play categories in the US’s most prest…

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 08:39AM

They've Got It! They're Flaunting It! Chatting Up Broadway's Best on the Tony Red Carpet by Broadway.com Staff

Before heading into the Beacon Theatre for the 65th annual Tony Awards, Broadway's best walked a stretch of Amsterdam Avenue converted into a rockin' red carpet. (See pics!) The star…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 08:37AM

Blood Brothers Up and Running by Jamespeak

Awright. The Blood Brothers is now up and running, so I can breathe a little easier. Only a little easier, mind you, since we've still got some work to do on Captain Moonbeam and Lynchpin be…

SOURCE: Jamespeak at 08:31AM

News: Trudie Styler Returns to West End for Dr Johnson

Trudie Styler will make a rare London stage appearance this autumn when Out of Joint's production of A Dish of Tea with Dr Johnson transfers to the Arts Theatre for a limited season from 1 t…

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 08:27AM

Another Review: Spring Awakening by Tiffany Stoneman

Written by Frank Wedekind in Victorian Germany, Spring Awakening is the story of Wendla and Melchior, young teenagers on an emotional and sexual journey in a society oppressed by religion an…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 08:06AM

BWW's On This Day - June 13, 2011

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on June 13 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:00AM

news.insiders.24plays.13

Legit News: Jennifer Aniston, Leslie Bibb, Zachary Levi and Eva Mendes are locking themselves away for 24 hours for a good cause. The end result will, hopefully, be Los Angeles' first "24 Ho…

SOURCE: Variety at 08:00AM
Monday, June 13, 2011 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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The Glass Menagerie by Susan Galbraith

In Peter Marks’ article in the Washington Post this weekend, Molly Smith, Artistic Director of Arena Stage, was quoted as saying that in theater today to survive is to thrive. Down alo…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 07:45AM

2011 Tony Awards Red Carpet by Broadwaycom

2011 Tony Awards Red Carpet Talking with the stars on the red carpet of the 2011 Tony Awards. From: Broadwaycom Views: 1 0 ratings Time: 09:12 More in Entertainment

SOURCE: YouTube at 07:36AM

Bono talks of struggles, triumphs of 'Spider-Man'

With the Broadway premiere of the beleaguered "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" finally in sight, Bono and The Edge, who wrote the music and lyrics for the musical, were in a jovial mood as th…

SOURCE: Newsday Subscription at 07:28AM

Grace Gummer: She's her mother's daughter

Grace Gummer, whose homespun name doesn't reveal much of her maternal roots, is used to getting questions about Mom. Ask, and she smiles politely, head tilting to one side -- looking, alas, …

SOURCE: Newsday Subscription at 07:28AM

The fearless flyers of 'Spider-Man' by JOSEPH V. AMODIO

The first time Reeve Carney flew in the air -- without a boarding pass or flight attendants -- was last year, in a Las Vegas warehouse. Director Julie Taymor had erected a preliminary set, a…

SOURCE: Newsday Subscription at 07:27AM

'War Horse,' 'Mormon,' 'Heart' win Tonys by LINDA WINER

"The Book of Mormon," the dirty-talking hit musical comedy, cleaned up big time at the 65th annual Tony Awards Sunday night at the Beacon Theatre, winning nine major awards including best mu…

SOURCE: Newsday Subscription at 07:27AM

Party Time! Chris Rock, Jim Parsons, John Larroquette and More Hobnob at the Post-Show Tony Ball by Broadway.com Staff

After the Tony trophies were handed out, it was time for the stars to party! When the celebs left the Tony ceremony at the Beacon Theatre, they headed down to the Plaza Hotel for the annual …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:20AM

Party Time! Normal Heart Stars, Chris Rock and More Hobnob at the Post-Show Tony Ball by Broadway.com Staff

After the Tony trophies were handed out, it was time for the stars to party! When the celebs left the Tony ceremony at the Beacon Theatre, they headed down to the Plaza Hotel for the annual …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:20AM

"Broadway, It's Not Just For Gays Any More!" | TV Show Recaps, Celebrity Interviews & News About Gay & Bisexual Men | AfterElton.com by Dennis Ayers

The Tony Awards this year kicked off with quite possibly the funniest (and, well, gayest) opening number for a mainstream awards show that I've ever seen. It left no doubt that self describe…

SOURCE: After Elton at 07:19AM

Broadway is not just for gays anymore...or for Brits (but it helps) by Mark Shenton

At last night’s 65th Tony Awards celebrating the best of the year’s theatre on Broadway - as well as some of its worst, with constant references to the problem-plagued Spider-man - Turn …

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:15AM

Gossip: James Earl Jones Drives Vanessa Redgrave to West End???

The producers of Broadway's Driving Miss Daisy last night (12 June 2011) confirmed on the Tony Awards' red carpet that they will bring the show and stars Vanessa Redgrave and James Earl Jone…

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 07:11AM

Broadway’s Bold and Beautiful: Our Top Five Tony Fashion Favorites by Broadway.com Staff

The 2011 Tony Awards have been handed out and the endless theater world discussions of who won and who didn’t are well underway, but we’re equally concerned with the really impor…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:07AM

Review: Postcards Festival (Preview) by Francesca Beckett

‘Life is a Cabaret’ according to Liza Minelli, which I believe is not completely accurate. Thankfully life is not quite as weird as most of the things I witnessed at Jackson’s Lane on …

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 07:07AM

2011 Tony Awards Winners List - All Categories

Direct from the official site of the 2011 Tony Awards, the List of the Evening's Winners.

SOURCE: Tony Awards at 07:05AM
Monday, June 13, 2011 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Christie’s got Roxie moxie at the Tonys

The Uptown Girl was red hot on the red carpet last night at the Tonys. Model-turned-Broadway sensation Christie Brinkley turned heads outside the Upper West Side’s Beacon Theatre before th…

SOURCE: The New York Post Subscription at 06:48AM

Broadway Driving Miss Daisy confirms October West End transfer by Judd Hollander In New York

The Broadway revival of Driving Miss Daisy, starring Vanessa Redgrave, James Earl Jones and Boyd Gaines will be heading to London in October, cast intact, for a 12-week run.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:37AM

Michael Grandage recognised in Queen's birthday honours by Matthew Hemley

Donmar Warehouse artistic director Michael Grandage and actress Janet Suzman are among those recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours List 2011.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:31AM

What to see: Lyn Gardner's theatre tips by Lyn Gardner

From a Noh-style love story in Glasgow to The Pride in Sheffield, there's plenty around ahead of the festival season – and don't forget your Handbag in YorkshireIn the week in which the Ed…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:30AM

Hookers! Joseph Smith! Bumblebees! Best Mormon Moments at the 2011 Tony Awards by Michael Mellini

The Book of Mormon proved to be "God's Favorite Musical" at the 2011 Tony Awards, taking home nine trophies, including Best Musical. She show's dominance could have turned …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:13AM

Review: One Arm by Frank Scheck

Tennessee Williams apparently had a bottomless drawer filled with forgotten plays and scripts, so it’s no surprise that in recent years they have begun to pop up with regularity. The l…

SOURCE: Scheck on the Arts at 06:06AM

Tony awards 2011 - in pictures

From a victory for a musical on Mormonism and a triumph for War Horse's equine puppets, to (yet another) baffling Mark Rylance acceptance speech – here's how the evening unfolded

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:04AM

Tony awards 2011 - in pictures by Guardian Staff

From a victory for a musical on Mormonism and a triumph for War Horse's equine puppets, to (yet another) esoteric Mark Rylance acceptance speech, Broadway's biggest awards were as barnstormi…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:04AM
Monday, June 13, 2011 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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The Emperor's New Codpiece by Erik Haagensen

Downtown drag queen Linda Simpson travels above 14th Street for the first time with her new comedy, which though ramshackle contains plenty of laughs and a memorable performance from Patri…

SOURCE: Backstage at 05:46AM

A 5, 6, 7, 8! Counting Off the Top Five Neil Patrick Harris Tony Moments by Broadway.com Staff

From the moment Neil Patrick Harris uttered his first line as host of the 2011 Tony Awards, “Good evening. I’m teen heartthrob Neil Patrick Harris,” the tone was set for a …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:44AM

Backstage at the 2011 Tonys: Winner Nikki M. James of "The Book of Mormon" by Broadwaycom

The female star of "The Book of Mormon" chats with Broadway.com backstage at the Tony Awards.

SOURCE: YouTube at 05:33AM

Dancing Nuns, Swinging Sailors and Raining Men: We Rate the 2011 Tony Award Performances by Michael Mellini

Sure, it's fun to see which stars take home Tony Awards on Broadway's biggest night, but for many viewers, the most exciting moments come when casts from the competing musicals take …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:32AM

Dancing Nuns, Swinging Sailors and Raining Men: We Rate the 2011 Tony Award Performances by Broadway.com Staff

Sure, it's fun to see which lucky stars take home Tony Awards on Broadway's biggest night, but for many viewers, the most exciting moments come when casts from the competing musicals…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:32AM

Congrats! Backstage Video Chats with Tony Winners Sutton Foster, Norbert Leo Butz & Nikki M. James by Broadway.com Staff

Minutes after collecting their Tony Awards live on the stage of the Beacon Theatre, this year's winners headed backstage to chat with members of the press. Broadway.com's Paul Wontor…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:27AM

Tony awards 2011: well-earned prizes but no surprises by David Cote

Predictable wins for Jerusalem's Mark Rylance and hit play War Horse didn't detract from a brilliant evening for American theatreOf course Mark Rylance had to win: Tony watchers wanted to se…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:11AM

Emperor and Galillean by Henrik Ibsen by Jonathan Kent

Jonathan Kent on why his new production of Ibsen's play about a Roman emperor's struggle with his faith is so timelyAt several points in his life, Henrik Ibsen described Emperor and Galilean…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:05AM
Monday, June 13, 2011 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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Backstage at the 2011 Tonys: Winner Norbert Leo Butz of "Catch Me If You Can" by Broadwaycom

Norbert Leo Butz chats with Broadway.com moments after winning his second Tony Award.

SOURCE: YouTube at 04:48AM

News: Opening: Shrek, Derren Brown, Tenor & Betrayal

Amongst the major London openings, in the West End and further afield, this week are: OPENING MONDAY, 13 June (previews from 8 June), Michael Grandage directs Felicity Jones in the title ro…

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 04:42AM

News: Opening: Shrek, Lend Me a Tenor, Betrayal

Amongst the major London openings, in the West End and further afield, this week are: OPENING MONDAY, 13 June (previews from 8 June), Michael Grandage directs Felicity Jones in the title r…

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 04:32AM

TONY AWARDS AFTERGLOW by Andrea

In celebration of the big winner tonight…  Oh…  last night…  I felt compelled to post another song from THE BOOK OF MORMON -- the opening number called "Hello!".  C…

SOURCE: St. Louis Theatre Snob at 04:16AM

Neil Patrick Harris Raps! Read the Full Closing Tony Tongue-Twister by Lin-Manuel Miranda by Broadway.com Staff

Just when everyone thought the 2011 Tony Awards were done (on time!), host Neil Patrick Harris presented viewers with a lovely going-away gift: a lengthy rap re-capping the show's highli…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:12AM

Broadway's 'Spider-Man' Team Defends Julie Taymor by John Carucci

The creative team behind the musical and cast members are rallying behind a person often considered the comic book show's real villain — ousted director Julie Taymor.

SOURCE: Backstage at 04:11AM
Monday, June 13, 2011 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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The Stagnation of Theatre Blogging – what is a theatre blog today? by Jake Orr

It’s a question that has been itching away at me for a few weeks now, what is a theatre blog today?, and even more so since Luke Murphy wrote a compelling post on why he would no longe…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 03:58AM

Review: Transform Season at West Yorkshire Playhouse by Alice Longhurst

Transform season is introduced as a two week conversation about theatre. It’s all about change; changing what it means to be an audience member, exploring how performance can, and should, …

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 03:50AM

WTF? Frances McDormand's Tony Night Mug Shot by Broadway.com Staff

Is this the face of a woman who “loves” her job? Freshly minted Tony winner Frances McDormand skipped the red carpet and the press room on the big night, but she did pose for thi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:48AM

WTF? Frances McDormand's Tony Night Mug Shot by Broadway.com Staff

Is this the face of a woman who “loves” her job? Freshly minted Tony winner Frances McDormand skipped the red carpet and the press room on the big night, but she did pose for thi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:48AM

Complete list of 2011 Tony Award winners

Best Play: "War Horse." Best Musical: "The Book of Mormon." Best Book of a Musical: Trey Parker, Robert Lopez, Matt Stone, "The Book of Mormon." Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Wri…

SOURCE: The New York Post Subscription at 03:47AM

War Horse canters to Tony Awards victory on Broadway by Judd Hollander In New York

The National Theatre's production of War Horse and the musical The Book of Mormon were the big winners of the 65th annual Tony Awards, which were announced last night at New York City's Beac…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 03:45AM

Backstage at the 2011 Tonys: Winner Sutton Foster of "Anything Goes" by Broadwaycom

Moments after winning her second Tony, Sutton Foster chats with Broadway.com backstage at the Tonys.

SOURCE: YouTube at 03:29AM

News: War Horse & Mark Rylance Triumph at Tony Awards

Last year it was the turn of the Donmar Warehouse, this year the National Theatre gallops forward as the British company to dominate the Broadway play categories in the US’s most prestigio…

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 03:23AM

Blog: All About Trev, Harry and Sherry

Talk about spilling the beans. As the critics slunk into Press previews of Shrek over the weekend, and Mark Rylance and War Horse collected their Tonys on Broadway, the papers suddenly brist…

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 03:13AM
Monday, June 13, 2011 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Tamara Rojo: 'Ballet dancers don't enjoy the pain. We're not masochists' by Stephen Moss

The principal ballerina with the Royal Ballet talks about how she is as much an actor as a dancer, why she hates seeing videos of her performances and why Black Swan was an insult to her pro…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:59AM

9 Tonys? Holy $#+! by Michael Riedel

Mitt Rommey should take a page out of "The Book of Mormon." Because if he can sweep the Republican primaries next year the way "Mormon" swept the Tonys last night, he'll be the first Morm…

SOURCE: The New York Post Subscription at 02:51AM

"Spider-Man" producer Laura Ziskin dies of cancer

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Laura Ziskin, the Hollywood producer who helped turn "Pretty Woman" heroine Julia Roberts into a star and brought "Spider-Man" to the big screen, died on Sunday after…

SOURCE: Reuters at 02:37AM

Barkin picks up Tony for AIDS drama 'Normal Heart'

NEW YORK - Ellen Barkin won the first acting Tony Award on a night that promised to be a big one for the profane musical "The Book of Mormon."

SOURCE: Philly.com at 02:05AM

Lookingglass gets best regional honor at Tony Awards

Lookingglass Theatre, the fifth Chicago company to win the Tony Award for Best Regional Theatre, had a few seconds in the spotlight Sunday, with artistic director Andy White stepping up to t…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 02:04AM

TTIC- Scotty Zacher - June 13, 2011 by [email protected] (talk Theatre In Chicago), Talk Theatre In Chicago

On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast, Tom Williams talks with Scotty Zacher, the founder and editor of the Chicago Theater Beat website. He talks about his love for …

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

As Expected, Book Of Mormon And War Horse Dominate Tony Awards

The "smash-hit Broadway musical made out of the unlikeliest of elements - unwavering faith, jokes about AIDS and lyrics so profane that many of its songs could not be televised" won nine Ton…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 02:00AM

Tony Awards Poll: Which Acceptance Speech Was Your Favorite? by Broadway.com Staff

No orchestra could silence the triumphant winners at the 2011 Tony Awards. There were tears from Best Actress in a Musical winner Sutton Foster, Best Featured Actress in a Musical winner Nik…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:00AM
Monday, June 13, 2011 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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British winners at Tony Awards by Toby Manhire

War Horse takes the best play prize and Mark Rylance is named best actor at the Broadway ceremonyThe Broadway production of the British play War Horse has won the top prize at the Tony Award…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:57AM

"The Book of Mormon" scoops Tony Awards

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Irreverent musical "The Book of Mormon," an affectionate spoof about Mormons from the creators of the TV show, "South Park," scooped the major honors at the Tony Awards …

SOURCE: Reuters at 01:45AM

Toronto & L.A. Next Up for Unstoppable WAR HORSE; National Tour in the Works! by Bww News Desk

BroadwayWorld has confirmed that WAR HORSE, which just opened at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre last week, is gearing up for a national tour, as well as a separate sit-down Toronto production. …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30AM

STAGE TUBE: THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS on the Tony Awards!

If you missed the cast of THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS performing on the 2011 Tony Awards, click here to play

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:29AM

STAGE TUBE: ANYTHING GOES on the Tony Awards!

If you missed the cast of ANYTHING GOES performing the show's title number, led by Sutton Foster - click here to watch

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:27AM

How Working In Regional Theater Shaped A Critic's Views

Charles McNulty: "I went from the Public Theater to the Yale Rep to the McCarter Theatre in a 12-year span that laid the groundwork for my understanding of how the American theater works. ..…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 01:27AM

‘The Book of Mormon’ is big winner at Tony Awards by Don Aucoin, Globe Staff

“The Book of Mormon,’’ a taboo-toppling yet essentially sweet-natured musical about a pair of Mormon missionaries in Uganda, racked up nine Tony Awards last night, includin…

SOURCE: Boston Globe at 01:26AM

STAGE TUBE: SISTER ACT Performs on the Tony Awards!

Here's the cast of SISTER ACT led by Patina Miller performing 'Raise Your Voice' on the 2011 Tony Awards

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:26AM

BWW TV: THE BOOK OF MORMON Performs 'I Believe' on the Tony Awards

If you missed the performance by THE BOOK OF MORMON, click here to watch 'I Believe'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:24AM

BWW TV: COMPANY Cast Performs on the Tony Awards

If you missed the cast of COMPANY performing on the awards, watch here

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:21AM

BWW TV: Neil Patrick Harris & Hugh Jackman 'Dueling Hosts'

If you missed the hilarious video with Neil Patrick Harris and Hugh Jackman as 'Dueling Hosts' check it out here

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:18AM

The 2010-2011 Season from A to Z by Peter Filichia

And so, at 11 pm, once The Book of Mormon won the Tony for Best Musical, the 2010-2011 season in New York came to an official end. Let’s take a look at it from A to Z: A is for Arianda…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:13AM

Miss The Tony Awards? No Problem - Neil Patrick Harris Recaps the Show in Freestyle!

Miss the Tony Awards No problem, courtesy of Neil Patrick Harris and Lin-Manuel Miranda, who summed the ceremony in the following freestyle.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:11AM

The 2011 Tony Award Winners Are . . . by Ken Davenport

The following is a list of the official 2011 Tony Award winners. 2011 TONY AWARD NOMINEES AND RECIPIENTS Best Musical *The Book of Mormon Catch Me If You Can The Scottsboro Boys Sister Act B…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 01:07AM

ANYTHING GOES Extends on Broadway; Tour Announced!

After winning three Tony Awards tonight for Best Revival of a Musical, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role to Sutton Foster and Best Choreography to Kathleen Marshall, Roundabou…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:02AM

'War Horse' has perfect track record at Tony Awards by [email protected]

As our panel of experts predicted, "War Horse" won all five of its races at Sunday's Tony Awards. It became the first play since "Sleuth" in 1971 to take the top …

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 01:01AM

TT: Songs of ourselves

Life has been hectic since Mrs. T and I rushed my mother to the hospital last Wednesday for emergency surgery....

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 01:00AM

TT: Almanac

"Poetry does not reason about serious things, it depicts them. When we read and remember it we mold ourselves; when...

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 01:00AM

New seasons at A Red Orchid, Strawdog by Chris Jones

A Red Orchid Theatre has announced a three-show season for 2011-12 (one less show than last season). It's a slate of dark comedies, said Kirsten Fitzgerald, the artistic director. Here's the…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 01:00AM
Monday, June 13, 2011 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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"The Book of Mormon" Is Top Winner At 65th Annual Tony Awards

The musical comedy "The Book of Mormon" led the way with nine Tony Awards as Broadway celebrated its own at the Beacon Theatre Sunday night.

SOURCE: NY1 at 12:58AM

'The Book of Mormon' wins leading nine Tony Awards by [email protected]

"The Book of Mormon" won nine of its 14 bids at Sunday's Tony Awards. As our panel of experts expected this smash hit tuner from "South Park" creators Trey Parker an…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 12:51AM

The Book of Mormon Tops 2011 Tony Awards With 9 Wins by Broadway.com Staff

Broadway’s big night has finally arrived! With a brand new venue (the Beacon Theatre) and award-winning host (Neil Patrick Harris), the 2011 Tony Awards telecast promises to be an exci…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:50AM

The Book of Mormon Tops 2011 Tony Awards With Nine Wins by Broadway.com Staff

Broadway’s big night has finally arrived! With a brand new venue (the Beacon Theatre) and award-winning host (Neil Patrick Harris), the 2011 Tony Awards telecast was an exciting evenin…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:50AM

NEWS FLASH: Ellen Barkin, Norbert Leo Butz, Sutton Foster, Trey Parker, Mark Rylance, et al. React to Winning 2011 Tony Awards by Brian Scott Lipton

The 2011 Tony Awards were held on Sunday, June 12 at the Beacon Theatre, hosted by Neil Patrick Harris. TheaterMania was on hand in the media room at the nearby JCC of the Upper West Side, w…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:48AM

Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend

Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from this weekend Sunday, June 12, 2011 - Sunday, June 12, 2011.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:45AM

SOUND OFF: 2011 Tony Awards With MORMON(s), SPIDER-MAN & More by Pat Cerasaro

A BOOK OF MORMON sweep - Best Musical, Best Direction, Best Score and Best Featured Actress included - with a few unexpected moments along the routine ride was the 2011 Tony Awards in a nuts…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:42AM

Read the Latest Poem/Acceptance Speech from Best Actor Tony Winner Mark Rylance! by Broadway.com Staff

In what has become a Tony Award tradition, Mark Rylance took the stage of the Beacon Theatre after his name was called as Best Actor in a Play Jerusalem and shared a poem with the expectant …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:40AM

'Book of Mormon' wins big at the Tony Awards

NEW YORK - The profane and hysterical "The Book of Mormon" took home nine Tony Awards on Sunday including the prize...

SOURCE: Boston Herald at 12:33AM

Tony awards, 2011: Big winners and Northwest connections

"Book of Mormon" won nine awards at the Tonys on Sunday night, including one for best direction for Trey Parker and Casey Nicholaw. Nicholaw got his professional start at Seattle's 5th Avenu…

SOURCE: The Seattle Times at 12:29AM

Tony Award Winners Revealed by David Rooney

"Book of Mormon" wins nine awards, including best musical, while "War Horse" takes home six trophies, including best play.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:25AM

'I Love My Job,' Declares Dressed-Down Best Actress Winner Frances McDormand by Broadway.com Staff

Frances McDormand avoided the press during her run in Good People, and the Oscar-winning actress remained her uniquely quirky self at the 2011 Tony Awards, wearing a jean jacket over a strip…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:24AM

Get Some Bargain Tickets to Fa$hion. Or Not. by Coya.paz

Amores, When I price my own tickets, I always set them at $15 or under. AND offer a money-back guarantee. Because there are few things that I hate more than paying a boatload of $$$ to see…

SOURCE: Halcyon Theatre at 12:21AM

The 2011 Tony Award Winners Are...

BroadwayWorld.com brought you special and exclusive live coverage throughout the night of the 65th Annual Tony Awards, airing on CBS on Sunday, June 12th from 800 - 1100 PM ETPT time delay l…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:19AM

Tony Awards Poll: Which Performance Is Your Favorite? by Broadway.com Staff

Broadway's best brought their A-game to the Tony Awards ceremony on June 12 as they showed off their musical chops in front of a nationwide audience. Sutton Foster and the Anything Goes …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:18AM

Tony Awards Poll: Which Performance Was Your Favorite? by Broadway.com Staff

Broadway's best brought their A-game to the Tony Awards ceremony on June 12 as they showed off their musical chops in front of a nationwide audience. Sutton Foster and the Anything Goes …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:18AM

2011 Tony Awards

Photos of the winning actors and shows.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:18AM

NW New Works showcases 8 works at On the Boards

From the anarchic to the concise: NW New Works showcases 8 works at Seattle's On the Boards.

SOURCE: The Seattle Times at 12:15AM

‘Book of Mormon’ wins big at the Tony Awards

NEW YORK — The profane and hysterical “The Book of Mormon” took home nine Tony Awards on Sunday including the prize for best musical, a considerable achievement for a pair of first-tim…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 12:12AM

STAGE TUBE: HOW TO SUCCEED Performs at the Tonys!

The 2011 Tony Awards are now underway at the Beacon Theatre in Manhattan, and Daniel Radcliffe and the cast of HOW TO SUCCEED just performed live at the Beacon Theatre, where all the action…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:10AM

List of winners for 2011 Tony Awards

List of winners for the 2011 American Theatre Wing’s Tony Awards, announced Sunday. Best Play: “War Horse.” Best Musical: “The Book of Mormon.” Best Book of a Musical: Trey Parker,…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 12:10AM

'Most Grateful Man in the Room' Norbert Leo Butz Takes Home Best Actor Tony for Catch Me If You Can by Broadway.com Staff

In one of the evening’s most hotly contested races, Norbert Leo Butz took home the Best Actor in a Musical Tony Award for Catch Me If You Can. Calling his character, FBI Agent Carl Han…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:09AM

Plays and Playwrights 2011 Now a Nook by NYTE Small Press

Our latest book is now available your favorite way.  Buy the print version and curl up on the sofa for a hilarious read of Jason S. Grossman’s Love Me.  Or download to your kindl…

SOURCE: NYTE Small Press at 12:06AM

'Book of Mormon' dominates Tonys

If you didn't have faith before, you have to believe in "The Book of the Mormon" now. The show's 14 nominations translated into nine awards including best musical at the 65th annual Tony Awa…

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 12:05AM

Andrew Rannells & Co. Break Out 'I Believe' from The Book of Mormon at the 2011 Tony Awards by Broadway.com Staff

After already scooping up several Tony Awards, The Book of Mormon kept the faith going on Tony night with an inspirational musical number. Best Actor in a Musical nominee Andrew Rannell…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:04AM

2011 Tony Awards: THE BOOK OF MORMON Wins 'Best Musical' by Bww Special Coverage

The American Theatre Wing's 64th Annual Antoinette Perry Tony Awards were held at Radio City Music Hall on Sunday, June 13, 2011 and broadcast on the CBS Television Network. For more informa…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:02AM

STAGE TUBE: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Performs at the Tonys!

The 2011 Tony Awards are now underway at the Beacon Theatre in Manhattan, and Norbert Leo Butz and the cast of CATCH ME IF YOU CAN just performed live at the Beacon Theatre, where all the a…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:01AM

Barrow Street's Sounds of Summer, Featuring Work by Michael Friedman, The Civilians, Begins June 13 by Michael Gioia

The Sounds of Summer music series, featuring work from Michael Friedman (Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, 33 Variations, A Raisin in the Sun), Glenn Berger (Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark) and Of…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

'Book of Mormon' sees the light of Tony glory

"The Book of Mormon" knocked down the door of the 65th annual Tony Awards at New York's Beacon Theatre Sunday night, snagging a worshipful total of nine Tonys, including best musical.

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 12:00AM

'Book of Mormon' wins big at the Tony Awards

'Mormon' took home nine Tony Awards including the prize for best musical

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Ben Vereen Performs "Steppin' Out Live" at West Side Apple Store June 13 by Adam Hetrick

Tony Award winner Ben Vereen performs highlights from his new album "Steppin' Out Live" June 13 at the Apple Store on Manhattan's Upper West Side.

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Juilliard Benefit Reading of The Tempest, Featuring Sir Derek Jacobi, Presented June 13 by Andrew Gans

Sir Derek Jacobi, Richard Clifford and Juilliard alumna Monica Raymund perform selected readings from Shakespeare's The Tempest June 13 at Juilliard.

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Bebe Neuwirth, Marin Mazzie, Jason Danieley Are Part of June 13 State of Israel Bonds Celebration by Andrew Gans

The 60th anniversary of State of Israel Bonds will be commemorated at a gala evening June 13 at New York’s Gotham Hall.

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James Naughton and Tovah Feldshuh Take Part in June 13 Reading of Testosterone by Andrew Gans

A by-invitation-only reading of Hal Ackerman's contemporary mortality comedy Testosterone will be presented June 13 at the Roy Arias Off-Broadway Theater.

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Today in Theatre History: JUNE 13 by Ernio Hernandez and Robert Viagas

1963 Stage actor Howard DaSilva finds himself at the other end of the spectrum: as director of a Lewis John Carlino double bill. Shelley Winters and Jack Warden star in the two one acts, Sno…

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