Monday, September 12, 2011 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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Review: Ragtime at Curtainup/London by Lizzie Loverdige

The Landor is a tiny pub theatre in Clapham with a big heart and their production of this musical is the most comprehensive I have seen in London.

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 11:55PM

Review: Follies at curtainup.com by Elyse Sommer

To paraphrase Samuel Johnson, "When you're tired of Stephen Sondheim's Follies, you're tired of musical theater"

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 11:52PM

Lehman Engel 101 by Peter Filichia

By Peter Filichia -- We might not have had Avenue Q, A Chorus Line, Nine, Once on This Island and Ragtime and plenty of other excellent musicals without him. He was Lehman Engel, who was t…

SOURCE: Masterworks Broadway at 11:50PM

‘A DELICATE BALANCE’ at Aurora Theatre by Tim

Photo by David Allen Okay, so, I’m biased. First, I’m a sucker for Edward Albee. The rhythms of his dialogue hit my ear just right. I’ve read everything he’s written, and I’ve seen…

SOURCE: direct address at 11:35PM

Only score's of note by Elisabeth Vincentelli

In the right hands, "Fol lies" is a punch in the gut -- set to a fantastic score. Stephen Sond heim and James Gold man's 1971 musical juxtaposes past and present, reality and fantasy. It can…

SOURCE: The New York Post Subscription at 11:31PM

Follies

Legit Reviews: The Stephen Sondheim and James Goldman's "Follies," when done right, is one of the glories of the American musical. The new revival, a transfer from the John F. Kennedy Center…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:22PM

They're turning trouble into a kin-do situation by Frank Scheck

Theater rarely gets more intimate -- or more immediate -- than Richard Nelson's follow-up to last year's "That Hopey Changey Thing," set on the eve of the last presidential election. Once…

SOURCE: The New York Post Subscription at 11:12PM

THEATER: The Complete & Condensed Stage Directions of Eugene O'Neill by Aaron Riccio

Photo/Anton NickelEver read 3nuts or Garfield Minus Garfield? If so, then you'll feel right at home with the latest full-length production from the New York Neo-Futurists, The Complete and C…

SOURCE: That Sounds Cool at 11:12PM
Monday, September 12, 2011 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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"The Boy Detective Fails" and "The Hollow" in D.C. by Susan Berlin

Signature Theatre in Arlington, Virginia, adds to its list of firsts by presenting two new musicals in rotating repertory to launch its 22nd season.

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 10:50PM

"The Heir Apparent" in D.C. by Susan Berlin

Director Michael Kahn and his seven-member cast strike all the appropriate notes in this tale of love and money, adapted from a 1708 work by the French playwright Jean-Fran�ois Regnard.

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 10:48PM

Dexter’s Michael C. Hall Eyeing Broadway Return in ‘Big Fish’ by Ryan Cockerham

Michael C. Hall, the Emmy-nominated star of Showtime’s “Dexter” and HBO’s “Six Feet Under” is apparently considering a return to Broadway via “Big F…

SOURCE: broadway.me at 10:36PM

PHOTO CALL: Follies Opens on Broadway; Red Carpet Arrivals by Matthew Blank

The Kennedy Center's critically acclaimed production of James Goldman and Stephen Sondheim's Tony Award-winning musical Follies officially opened at Broadway's Marquis Theatre Se…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36PM

LOGOS: Follies (2011 Revival) by JK

Perhaps the wisest thing the producers/company of this 2011 revival of Follies did was NOT repeat - or even really attempt - any more than a suggestion of the iconic logo from the original 1…

SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 10:32PM

Joe's Pub Re-Opens With Stew & Heidi Performing Selections from PASSING STRANGE, 10/4 by BroadwayWorld

Join Stew, Heidi Rodewald and Jon Spurney for the grand re-opening of Joe's Pub as they take a journey back in time to re-visit the songs of Passing Strange, the theater production that went…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:28PM

Did Our Real-People Critics Fall for Bernadette Peters and the Broadway Revival of Follies? by Broadway.com

The first opening of the fall theater season has arrived, and we can’t think of a better way to kick it off than with the highly anticipated Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim and Ja…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:13PM

Word of Mouth Review: "Follies" by Broadway.com

Word of Mouth Review: "Follies" Our new panelists take in the new revival of the Stephen Sondheim/James Goldman classic. From: Broadwaycom Views: 1 0 ratings Time: 03:44 More…

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:09PM

Theater Review | 'The Complete & Condensed Stage Directions of Eugene O’Neill Volume 1': Neo Futurists Present Stage Directions From O’Neill P by Charles Isherwood

The New York Neo Futurists strip away the exchanges of words in Eugene O’Neill’s early plays and instead focus on acting out the sometimes extensive stage directions.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:05PM

Theater Review | 'Follies' : ‘Follies’ on Broadway - Review by Ben Brantley

Somewhere along the road from Washington to Broadway, the Kennedy Center production of “Follies” picked up a pulse.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:01PM

Review: Noctu by Brian Scott Lipton

This entertaining dance show at the Irish Repertory Theatre is not your grandmother's Riverdance.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:01PM

Review: The Complete & Condensed Stage Directions of Eugene O'Neill by Dan Bacalzo

The New York Neo-Futurists' clever and amusing show is both an homage to and a satire of one of our greatest playwrights.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:00PM

Feature: Falling In Love With Follies by Brian Scott Lipton

The new Broadway production of Stephen Sondheim's landmark 1971 musical is not-to-be-missed.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:00PM

Review: The Lapsburgh Layover by Andy Propst

This mostly giddy romp set in a fictional mystery dinner theater inspires both guffaws and groans.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:00PM
Monday, September 12, 2011 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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FOLLIES - Talkin' Broadway's Review by Matthew Murray

So much has been written about the James Goldman–Stephen Sondheim musical Follies since its 1971 premiere that it's approaching the point it's best to let the show speak for itself.

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 09:58PM

Follies Review by Jonathan Mandell

When the sequined ghosts of showgirls past appear at the beginning of “Follies,” a revival of the Stephen Sondheim musical opening tonight whose delights edge out its disappointments, th…

SOURCE: The Faster Times at 09:26PM

Jordin Sparks to Star in Sparkle Film by Brian Scott Lipton

Former In the Heights star and American Idol champion Jordin Sparks will headline a new version of the 1976 film musical Sparkle, according to published reports. The film will be directed b…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:22PM

Review Roundup: FOLLIES on Broadway - Updating Live! by BroadwayWorld

It's here Opening night of the highly anticipated FOLLIES on Broadway The curtain has gone up and the reviews have started rolling in for the show which began performances on Sunday, August …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:17PM

31 Days ’til Godspell: The first day of rehearsal. by Ken

I’ve always considered pre-production of Broadway shows to be in four phases, or to use a driving metaphor since I like fast cars, four gears: 1st Gear – Pre-production2nd Gear &…

SOURCE: Day By Day: The Producer’s Perspective at 09:00PM

Follies: Theater Review by David Rooney

[email protected] (David Rooney) Bernadette Peters, Jan Maxwell, Danny Burstein, Ron Raines, Elaine Paige star in the new production of the 1971 original, which grows more bewitchin…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:00PM
Monday, September 12, 2011 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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When the Talkback Tops the Play. Crichton, Anyone? by Don Shirley

The panel and talkback following My Name is Rachel Corrie at the Theatricum Botanicum is much more dramatic than the solo play itself, especially if devoted advocates of Israeli and Palestin…

SOURCE: LA STAGE Times at 08:52PM

Interviews for “A Woman of No Importance” – LA Stage Times by Pauline Adamek

Here’s a new interview with the young playwright, Shane Sakhrani, and the director, Shaheen Vaaz, of a new comedy – A Woman of No Importance opening this week at the David Henry …

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 08:49PM

Regional Theater Review: JULIUS CAESAR (New Theatre at Oregon Shakespeare Festival) by Tony Frankel

GREAT CAESAR’S GHOST Banners of slain leaders in world history, made to look as though they were hastily and inexpensively painted, chillingly greet us at the entrance to the New Theatre a…

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 08:32PM

SWEET AND SAD - Talkin' Broadway's Review by Matthew Murray

Few family reunions unfold totally free of bitter aftertastes, and Sweet and Sad is no exception.

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 08:29PM

Review: Corazon de Manzana (Mortar Theatre) by Scotty Zacher

Mortar Theatre attempts to bring the issue out of the dark by connecting three mother-daughter relationships across North America that loosely relate to the disappearance of a child in Mexic…

SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 08:28PM

Not the Friday Night I Expected by Chloe Veltman

Sometimes in life you go looking for one thing and end up finding another.On Friday night, I set off for the De Young Museum in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, fully intending to spend the…

SOURCE: Chloe Veltman at 08:12PM

Hypocrite’s magnificent ‘Seven’ a triumph for Graney

HEDY WEISS: One of the many surprising things about director Sean Graney’s “Sophocles: Seven Sicknesses” — his altogether fascinating and original interpretation of the surviving tra…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 08:11PM
Monday, September 12, 2011 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Julie Andrews to Host Lincoln Center BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S Screening, 9/15 by BroadwayWorld

The Film Society of Lincoln Center, America's pre-eminent New York-based non-profit film organization, and Paramount Home Entertainment announced today that they will hold a gala event to ce…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:55PM

BWW TV: Meet the Cast of Broadway's CHINGLISH! by Broadway Beat

CHINGLISH, the new comedy by Tony Award-winning and two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist David Henry Hwang M. Butterfly, and directed by OBIE Award winner Leigh Silverman, will begin previews at…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:53PM

I AM THEATRE: Isaiah Tanenbaum by August Schulenburg

We're continuing our participation in the I AM THEATRE initiative launched by TCG with Member Isaiah Tanenbaum. If you haven't already, be sure to also check out Carissa Cordes' video.Isaiah…

SOURCE: Flux Theatre Ensemble at 07:40PM

Review: Look Right Through Me by Alison Croggon

For four decades, Michael Leunig's savage and wistful universe has been one of the constants of Australian popular culture. His cartoons were a ubiquitous part of my childhood. Back in the 1…

SOURCE: Theatre Notes at 07:33PM

BWW POLL RESULTS: Come to Broadway, Anne Hathaway! by BroadwayWorld

The new shows of the 2011-12 Broadway season are set to be filled with celebrities of every variety- from Samuel L. Jackson to Hunter Parrish, to Ricky Martin, but there are still plenty of …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:05PM

Stratford's Diane D'Aquila to reprise role of Elizabeth Rex in Chicago by Kelly Nestruck

TIFF, TIFF, TIFF - it's all you read about at the moment, in Toronto anyway. Well, to not entirely change the subject, here's a little news about Tiff, that is the late Canadian author and p…

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 07:04PM
Monday, September 12, 2011 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Broadway Ticket Buying Guide: September 12-18 by BroadwayWorld

Looking to buy last minute tickets to a Broadway show Don't know what to see Trying to find a theaterWelcome to BroadwayWorld's feature The Broadway Ticket Buying Guide. Inside, you will fi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:41PM

STAGE TUBE: DANCING WITH THE STARS' Ricki Lake Shows Off HAIRSPRAY Dance Moves! by BroadwayWorld TV

A dynamic lineup of stars - including a U.S. veteran, an NBA champion, a film and TV star, a TV host and journalist, a Grammy-nominated singer, a supermodel, a reality TV star, a showbiz leg…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:34PM

Teresa’s Weekly Update: A Decade After Edition by Teresa Eyring

The 2011 TCG Fall Forum on Governance: Capitalizing an Art Form registration is live! As I’ve mentioned in the past, the event takes place in New York, November 11-13. The Fall Forum on G…

SOURCE: Theatre Communications Group at 06:34PM

Broadway belabored by fall

Legit News: Sales plummet, but 'Mormon' ascends -- The only way to conquer Broadway's annual post-Labor Day slump, it seems, is to have a little faith.

SOURCE: Variety at 06:30PM

Broadway.com's Popular Show People with Paul Wontorek Returns by Broadway.com

There's no business like show business, and there's no Broadway talk show like Show People with Paul Wontorek. The popular series is returning from its summer hiatus on Septembe…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:25PM

"The Weekly Howl" September 13, 2011 by Arena Stage

Tuesday, Sept 13 from 12pm-1pm Pacific (3pm-4pm Eastern) - join HowlRound.com for "The Weekly Howl" an open Twitter conversation moderated by the @HowlRound / Institute staff. Tomo…

SOURCE: Arena Stage at 06:19PM

THE BOOK OF MORMON Coming to the Big Screen! by BroadwayWorld

According to Entertainment Weekly, Trey Parker and Matt Stone are planning on bringing their Tony Award-winning musical to the big screen. Parker told EW Hopefully it will have a big run an…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:11PM

Lea Michele, Rob Lowe, et al. Confirmed as Emmy Presenters by BroadwayWorld

Primetime Emmy Award nominee Melissa McCarthy along with Don Cheadle, Kaley Cuoco, Rob Lowe, Lea Michelle and Ian Somerhalder are additional presenters announced for the 63rd Primetime Emmy …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:06PM

This Week's New Classifieds on BWW - 9/12/11

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld.com for 91211.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:00PM
Monday, September 12, 2011 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Scott Schwartz, Gordon Greenberg and Mark Brokaw to Stage NAMT Musicals by Adam Hetrick

Scott Schwartz, director Off-Broadway's Bat Boy and Broadway's Golda's Balcony, will stage the new musical Dani Girl as part of the National Alliance for Musical Theatre'…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:57PM

Theater Review | 'Sweet and Sad': ‘Sweet and Sad,’ by Richard Nelson at Public Theater - Review by Ben Brantley

In Richard Nelson’s “Sweet and Sad,” the day is Sept. 11, 2011, and the Apple family finds that the events of 10 years earlier cast a long shadow.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:50PM

American Theatre Company's DISGRACED Coming to Broadway? by BroadwayWorld

According to the Chicago Tribune, American Theatre Company's Artistic director PJ Paparelli has announced that their upcomig production of DISGRACED is ' a possible pre-Broadway tryout. The …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:48PM

Trey Parker and Matt Stone Reveal Plans for The Book of Mormon Movie by Broadway.com

The Book of Mormon composers Trey Parker and Matt Stone plan to adapt their Tony-winning musical for the big screen, according to EW.com. No casting or filming schedule have been announced. …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:41PM

The Afternoon Report, Monday, September 12, 2011 by Boneau/Bryan-Brown

Brought to you by Boneau/Bryan-Brown Monday, September 12, 2011 Today’s Tweets from BBB Follow us on Twitter –  http://twitter.com/BBBway Click on any hyperlinked  item for more in…

SOURCE: BONEAU/BRYAN-BROWN at 05:41PM

"Richard III" Southern California Shakespeare Festival by Sharon Perlmutter

As a rule, if you have an opportunity to see Lisa Wolpe in a Shakespeare play, you should take it.

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 05:40PM

Poignant and bittersweet, 'Follies' sways between past and present

BROADWAY REVIEW: "Follies" at the Marquis Theatre BROADWAY REVIEW: "Follies" ... For the Kennedy Center revival of "Follies," a 1971 musical about a bittersweet showgirls' reunion on the e…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 05:39PM

David Cromer to Direct American Theatre Company's RENT? by BroadwayWorld

According to the Chicago Tribune, David Cromer is currently in talks to dierct the American Theater Company production of RENT, which runs May-July 2012. Artistic director PJ Paparelli to th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:36PM

PHOTO CALL: Richard Nelson's Sweet and Sad Opens at the Public by Matthew Blank

Sweet and Sad, the world-premiere drama by Tony Award winner Richard Nelson set on the tenth anniversary of 9/11, opened Off-Broadway Sept. 11 at the Public Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:33PM

Claire Danes, Lea Michele, Ian Somerhalder, Sofia Vergara, et al. Set for 2011 Emmy Awards by Andy Propst

An updated list of presenters for the 2011 Primetime Emmy Awards, which will be held on Sunday, September 18 in Los Angeles and broadcast live on FOX, has been announced. Presenters will in…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:32PM

Beginning with Coya Paz by Coya.paz

originally posted at the DCA Theater's blog on 9/2/11 Yesterday was the first rehearsal/workshop for The Americans, a piece that I am working on with Halcyon Theatre as part of the…

SOURCE: Halcyon Theatre at 05:31PM

"Putting It Together" in Chicago by John Olson

They've mounted a slick, lively and satisfying production of the Sondheim revue "Putting It Together," which I believe has not been done in the area since Gary Griffin's 1997 production at t…

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 05:29PM

Portrait of the artist: Jamie Lloyd, director by Laura Barnett

'I once worked as an understudy for Freddie Prinze Jr. The sound of booing still rings in my ears'How did you get into directing?Entertainment was always a part of growing up. I lived above …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:29PM

"The Kid Thing" Chicago Dramatists & About Face Theatre by John Olson

Following the success of the summer's The Homosexuals, a comedy-drama exploring various types of gay male relationships and friendships in the past decade, About Face Theatre (here in associ…

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 05:27PM

BWW TV: Ultimate Fan Julie Purin Shares HOW TO SUCCEED Experience! by BroadwayWorld TV

HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING, the Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical comedy starring Daniel Radcliffe and Tony Award winner John Larroquette, chose its most passiona…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:21PM

10 Pop Stars Singing 10 Show Tunes by Lucky and The Mick

Cross-polination between Broadway and pop music isn’t exactly a new thing. Songs written for the stage have been covered by pop stars since forever. Frank Sinatra made a Guys and Dolls…

SOURCE: The Craptacular at 05:16PM

Wendy Wasserstein and the Lost Boys

Wendy Wasserstein was the first female playwright to win a Tony Award. In her book Wendy and the Lost Boys, Julie Salamon explores the life of Wasserstein's most expertly crafted character: …

SOURCE: WNYC at 05:16PM

PHOTO FLASH: Garret Dillahunt, Martha Plimpton, Shannon Woodward Visit Cirque du Soleil's The Beatles LOVE by Dan Bacalzo

Actors Garret Dillahunt, Martha Plimpton, and Shannon Woodward attended Cirque du Soleil's The Beatles LOVE, playing at the Mirage at Las Vegas, on Sunday, September 11. LOVE celebrate…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:15PM

Broadway review: Bernadette Peters in a gorgeous revival of 'Follies'

If you're not sold on the revival of Stephen Sondheim's Follies by the time Bernadette Peters walks onto a lonely, red-lit stage on Broadway and gives desperate life to the torch song "…

SOURCE: Philly.com at 05:12PM

Photo Flash: Laura Benanti Channels Her Inner Bunny for Playboy! by BroadwayWorld

Tony Award Winning Actress Laura Benanti's new NBC show, The Playboy Club, features the Broadway veteran as Carol-Lynne, the very first 'Bunny' Benanti recently posed for Playboy in honor of…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:10PM

American Theater Company subs play

American Theater Company (ATC) is altering its 2011-12 season. Instead of “K2,” a philosophical tale of men and survival in the Himalayas, it will present the world premiere of “Disgra…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 05:08PM

Interview with David Henry Hwang At The Meet And Greet For Chinglish On Broadway.

JavaScript is disabled!To display this content, you need a JavaScript capable browser.Adobe Flash Player not installed or older than 9.0.115!   Corine Cohen attended a meet and greet with…

SOURCE: corinescorner.com at 05:00PM
Monday, September 12, 2011 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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2011 Chicago Fringe Festival: genders, counting and soul mates by Bob Bullen

Rebecca Kling returns to the Chicago Fringe Festival. This Saturday I made the trek down to Pilson to catch a trio of shows on the final weekend of the second annual Chicago Fringe Festival.…

SOURCE: Chicago Theatre Addict at 04:54PM

Trey Parker, Matt Stone Plan to Make Book of Mormon Movie by Dan Bacalzo

South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone are planning to adapt their Tony Award-winning musical The Book of Mormon into a movie, according to EW.com. While there are no firm plans fo…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:50PM

Insights Series: In Times of Strife: Music Responds (Part 6 of 6 - Barber's Adagio for Strings) by New York Philharmonic

Insights Series: In Times of Strife: Music Responds (Part 6 of 6 - Barber's Adagio for Strings) Since the memorial concert for Abraham Lincoln in 1865, the New York Philharmonic has res…

SOURCE: YouTube at 04:48PM

Chalk and Saltwater: The Ladder Project invites you to POTLUCK THURSDAYS by The Fool Machine Collective

Hey This Thursday September 15th is the first FREE Potluck Theater at Chalk & Saltwater: The Ladder Project.visit our wickiFind out more about tickets for Chalk & SaltwaterThis Thurs…

SOURCE: The Neo-Futurists at 04:45PM

Neil LaBute and Theresa Rebeck: Live playwriting

The two prolific playwrights will be writing a play live on Tuesday, starting at 1 p.m., using characters and a scenario selected by Culture Monster readers.The two prolific playwrights wil…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 04:39PM

Broadway Grosses: Mormon Flies High in Sluggish Week by Broadway.com

It’s that in-between time on Broadway, when the kids have gone back to school and the new fall season hasn’t revved up yet. Adding to the uncertain atmosphere was the tenth anniv…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:39PM

Insights Series: In Times of Strife: Music Responds (Part 4 of 6 - One Sweet Morning) by New York Philharmonic

Insights Series: In Times of Strife: Music Responds (Part 4 of 6 - One Sweet Morning) Since the memorial concert for Abraham Lincoln in 1865, the New York Philharmonic has responded to trag…

SOURCE: YouTube at 04:37PM

Godspell Star Hunter Parrish on Transitioning from a TV Drug Dealer to Playing Jesus on Broadway by Michael Mellini

What do Jesus and drug dealers have in common? Apparently they’re not so different, according to Godspell star Hunter Parrish. The actor will play the son of God in the musical's u…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:30PM

Degas and the Ballet – in pictures

Works from Degas and the Ballet: Picturing Movement at London's Royal Academy of Arts from 17 September to 11 December, highlight the artist's mastery of colour, the human form and even empt…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:30PM

Broadway Stars Sing a Tribute to New York, NY, in Memory of 9/11

Brian Stokes Mitchell, Bebe Neuwirth and members of the Broadway community gathered Sept. 9 in Duffy Square, in the north end of Times Square, to perform the Kander and Ebb classic &quot…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:30PM

Identity parade

When Antony Sher took the lead role in Arthur Miller's late play Broken Glass, he didn't know how much the role would resonate – both with audiences around the world, and within himselfPer…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:29PM

Joel Rooks to Star in Off-Broadway Say Goodnight Gracie by Dan Bacalzo

Joel Rooks will star as George Burns in an Off-Broadway production of Say Goodnight Gracie: The Life, Laughter & Love of George Burns and Gracie Allen, which will play St. Luke's Pl…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:26PM

Fela Sizzler by Mirvish Productions

Fela Sizzler FELA! is the true story of the legendary Nigerian musician Fela Kuti, whose soulful Afrobeat rhythms ignited a generation. Inspired by his mother, a civil rights champion, he d…

SOURCE: YouTube at 04:21PM

Sheridan Smith, Maggie Smith and More to Star in Dustin Hoffman's Directorial Debut Film Quartet by Broadway.com

A slew of stage veterans including recent Olivier Award winner Sheridan Smith, Tony winner Maggie Smith (no relation) and Tony nominee Michael Gambon will star in Dustin Hoffman's upcomi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:20PM

Broadway's 'Follies,' Sounding As Sumptuous As Ever

Many Broadway revivals trim their budgets by downsizing the orchestra, but a new Follies features 28 musicians in the pit. Jeff Lunden speaks with orchestrator Jonathan Tunick about working …

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 04:20PM

Harold Clurman Festival Announces 2011 Line-up by Dan Bacalzo

The Stella Adler Studio of Acting will present the 6th annual Harold Clurman Festival of the Arts, to run September 19-26. The festival will bring artists and activists together to discuss …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:17PM

BWW TV: Check Out Meghann Fahy et al. in Kerrigan & Lowdermilk's SAMANTHA BROWN at Goodspeed Musicals by BroadwayWorld TV

Meghann Fahy Next to Normal and Andrew Durand Spring Awakening led Kait Kerrigan and Brian Lowdermilk's latest collaboration, The Unauthorized Autobiography of Samantha Brown at Goodspeed Mu…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:16PM

Photo Preview of the Snazzy, Jazzy New Musical Play It Cool by Broadway.com

Set in “a little club off Sunset” in June 1953, the new musical Play It Cool takes audiences back to a time when simply entering a gay bar was cause for arrest. The show, which f…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:14PM

Relatively Speaking...Revealed? Digging for Dirt on New Works by Woody Allen, Ethan Coen & Elaine May by Broadway.com

When three award-winning writers like Ethan Coen, Woody Allen and Elaine May are all attached to a single project, as they are on Broadway’s upcoming Relatively Speaking, the questions…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:06PM

Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 9/11

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 9112011

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:05PM

Musicals in Mufti to Feature The Housewives' Cantata and Tomfoolery by Dan Bacalzo

The York Theatre Company's Musicals in Mufti series of staged concert performances will continue this fall with The Housewives' Cantata (October 21-23) and Tomfoolery (October 28-3…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:05PM

York's Mufti Series Will Continue with The Housewives' Cantata and Tomfoolery by Andrew Gans

The York Theatre Company has announced the titles for its upcoming fall 2011 Musicals in Mufti Concert Series, which presents musical theatre gems in staged concert performances.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:03PM

THOM PAIN (based on nothing) at New Village Arts Theatre by Bill Eadie

Hey, everyone, let’s put on a show. What’s it about? Nothing. I know, Jerry Seinfeld did that already, but hear me out. There’s this show playing in Carlsbad called Thom…

SOURCE: SanDiego.com at 04:00PM
Monday, September 12, 2011 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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A Concert for New York (Part 6 of 6 - V. In the speed of the scherzo) by New York Philharmonic

A Concert for New York (Part 6 of 6 - V. In the speed of the scherzo) In remembrance and renewal on the tenth anniversary of September 11, Alan Gilbert and the New York Philharmonic give A …

SOURCE: YouTube at 03:56PM

A Concert for New York (Part 5 of 6 - IV. Primal Light: Very solemn, but simple) by New York Philharmonic

A Concert for New York (Part 5 of 6 - IV. Primal Light: Very solemn, but simple) In remembrance and renewal on the tenth anniversary of September 11, Alan Gilbert and the New York Philharmo…

SOURCE: YouTube at 03:54PM

'Book of Mormon' to hit the silver screen by Post Staff Report

The Broadway smash musical "Book of Mormon" will be coming to a theater near you, according to a new report. "South Park" creators and "Mormon" co-writers Trey Parker and Matt Stone confirme…

SOURCE: The New York Post Subscription at 03:53PM

PHOTO CALL: The Cast of Broadway's Chinglish Meets the Press by Matthew Blank

The cast of David Henry Hwang's Chinglish greeted the press Sept. 12 with a special photo op. Leigh Silverman directs the show, which begins previews at the Longacre Theatre Oct. 11.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:51PM

Opera Singer Rosalind Elias Talks About Her Broadway Debut in Follies (Video) by Michael C. Gioia

Acclaimed opera singer, Grammy and Emmy Award winner Rosalind Elias is currently making her Broadway debut in Follies, where she plays the role of Heidi Schiller; the production officially o…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:49PM

A Concert for New York (Part 4 of 6 - III. In quietly flowing motion) by New York Philharmonic

A Concert for New York (Part 4 of 6 - III. In quietly flowing motion) In remembrance and renewal on the tenth anniversary of September 11, Alan Gilbert and the New York Philharmonic give A …

SOURCE: YouTube at 03:49PM

Hartford Medical Hero Subject of New Play, "Ether Dome"

 "Ether Dome," Elizabeth Egloff's new play about Hartford's Horace Wells, is receiving its world premiere this month, not in Hartford which hosts a statue of the man of m…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 03:46PM

Cast & Creative Team Discuss Revival of 'Tape': Audio by Bloomberg News

Stephen Belber, Sam Helfrich, Don DiPaolo and Neil Holland, cast and creative team of the "off off Broadway" show, "Tape," discuss the show's creation and revival. They talk with Bloomberg…

SOURCE: Bloomberg at 03:45PM

A Concert for New York (Part 3 of 6 - II. Andante moderato) by New York Philharmonic

A Concert for New York (Part 3 of 6 - II. Andante moderato) In remembrance and renewal on the tenth anniversary of September 11, Alan Gilbert and the New York Philharmonic give A Concert fo…

SOURCE: YouTube at 03:44PM

BBS Exclusive Interview - David Henry Hwang on Chinglish by Broadway's Best Shows

BBS Exclusive Interview - David Henry Hwang on Chinglish CHINGLISH is the hilarious story of an American businessman desperate to launch a new enterprise in China. There are only three thin…

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Neil LaBute and Theresa Rebeck: Live playwriting by Lisa Fung

Neil LaBute and Theresa Rebeck will write a play, live, on Tuesday. The plot for the play by Neil LaBute and Theresa Rebeck will be selected by Culture Monster readers.

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Eric Kunze Will Star in San Diego's Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat; Complete Casting Announced by Michael Gioia

Eric Kunze, who has starred on Broadway in Les Mirserables, Miss Saigon and Damn Yankees, will play the title role in San Diego Musical Theatre's megamix version of Joseph and the Amazin…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:40PM

Oh, Boy! Check Out Tony Winner Laura Benanti on the Cover of Playboy by Broadway.com

Playboy magazine is serving up a taste of Broadway in its October issue. Tony Award winner Laura Benanti, who stars on NBC's upcoming series The Playboy Club, stepped into the magazine&#…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:38PM

Photo Coverage: Broadway's CHINGLISH Meets the Press by Peter James Zielinski

CHINGLISH is led by Gary Wilmes, star of the recent acclaimed Gatz, and original cast member Jennifer Lim. They be joined on stage by the other original Goodman cast members Angela Lin, Chri…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:36PM

Usman Ally to Star in American Theater Company's Disgraced by Dan Bacalzo

Usman Ally will star in American Theater Company's world premiere production of Ayad Akhtar's Disgraced, which will be presented February 3-March 4, with an opening on February 6. …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:36PM

A Concert for New York (Part 2 of 6 - I. Allegro maestoso) by New York Philharmonic

A Concert for New York (Part 2 of 6 - I. Allegro maestoso) In remembrance and renewal on the tenth anniversary of September 11, Alan Gilbert and the New York Philharmonic give A Concert for…

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SISTER ACT, HOW TO SUCCEED Announce Performances to Benefit the Actors Fund this October by BroadwayWorld

The Broadway productions of SISTER ACT and HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING have just announced that they will bth host performances that will benefit the Actors Fund this Oc…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:34PM

A Concert for New York (Part 1 of 6 - Star Spangled Banner & Remarks by Alan Gilbert) by New York Philharmonic

A Concert for New York (Part 1 of 6 - Star Spangled Banner & Remarks by Alan Gilbert) From: NewYorkPhilharmonic Views: 16 0 ratings Time: 09:02 More in Music

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Opera Star Renee Fleming Marries Tim Jessell by Dan Bacalzo

Renowned soprano Renée Fleming was married to lawyer Tim Jessell over the Labor Day weekend in upstate New York, according to a report in The Washington Post. Fleming is one of …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:28PM

Roundabout Cast and Creative Team Sound Off on Terence Rattigan’s Man and Boy (Video) by Michael C. Gioia

Roundabout Theatre Company’s revival of Terence Rattigan’s Man and Boy, starring Oscar nominee and three-time Tony winner Frank Langella, recently began previews at the American …

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:23PM

East West Examines A Widow of No Importance, Bombay Style by Pauline Adamek

East West Players ventures into contemporary Bombay with Shane Sakhrani's A Widow of No Importance. The title takes off from Oscar Wilde's A Woman of No Importance -- a signal that it's a co…

SOURCE: LA STAGE Times at 03:21PM

Tickets Now on Sale for Oscar Nominee Jesse Eisenberg's New Play Asuncion by Broadway.com

Tickets are now available for Asuncion, a new play written by and starring Oscar nominee Jesse Eisenberg (The Social Network, Zombieland) alongside The Hangover's Justin Bartha, Remy Au…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:17PM

The Lapsburgh Layover by Theasy.com

Ars Nova, Off Off Broadway By Rachel Merrill Moss BOTTOM LINE: An irreverent romp through a pseudo-Eastern European, wannabe Western culture that makes for an all-around enjoyable lif…

SOURCE: Theatre is Easy at 03:12PM

Katherine Kelly, Steve Pemberton, Sophie Thompson Set for National Theatre's She Stoops to Conquer by Andy Propst

Katherine Kelly, Steve Pemberton, and Sophie Thompson will appear in Oliver Goldsmith's She Stoops to Conquer, which will play in the National Theatre's Olivier Theatre beginning i…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:12PM

Comedy and Culture Clash! The Cast of David Henry Hwang’s Chinglish Checks In by Broadway.com

Tony-winning playwright David Henry Hwang (M. Butterfly) is heading back to Broadway with the new play Chinglish, and on September 12, Hwang joined his company in their New 42nd Street Studi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:10PM

Theatre Review: “Rita Moreno: Life Without Makeup” @ Berkeley Rep, 09/07/11 by The Broadway Critic

What can I say? It’s Rita Moreno. Her new show, Rita Moreno: Life Without Makeup doesn’t disappoint. Moreno beautifully sings and dances her way into your heart with her unfor…

SOURCE: The Broadway Critic Blog at 03:08PM

The Victory Project Trilogy to Perform in October by Bethany Rickwald

Chicago Dance Makers Forum 2010 Lab Artist Erica Mott and the Chicago Park District will present The Victory Project Trilogy, October 6-9, at Northerly Island Visitor Center. The Victory Pr…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:08PM

Autumn Hurlbert, Donna Vivino and Jamie LaVerdiere to Test New Musical Welcome to Shoofly by Adam Hetrick

The new musical Welcome to Shoofly, about the drama surrounding a small-town bake-off, will receive a Sept. 13 Manhattan industry reading with Autumn Hurlbert, Donna Vivino and Jamie LaVerdi…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:01PM

Broadway's 'Follies,' Sounding As Sumptuous As Ever

Make no mistake: With a cast of more than 40, Follies is a really big show. The legendary musical takes place on the stage of a Broadway theater, at a reunion of former showgirls, with a dom…

SOURCE: WNYC at 03:00PM
Monday, September 12, 2011 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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ATC to stage premiere of 'Disgraced' with New York producers attached

In what artistic director PJ Paparelli is calling a possible pre-Broadway tryout, American Theater Company will stage the premiere of the new play "Disgraced" by Ayad Akhtar. The play, whic…

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The Submission’s Rutina Wesley on True Blood, True Love and Tearing Jonathan Groff Apart by Gemma Wilson

Soon after actress Rutina Wesley was introduced to the Broadway world, she was snapped up and whisked away to TV land. The Juilliard graduate made her Broadway debut in David Hare’s Th…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:49PM

Diana DeGarmo to Jon CBS' The Young and the Restless by Brian Scott Lipton

Broadway veteran Diana DeGarmo will join the cast of CBS' award-winning daytime drama The Young and the Restless this fall, according to TVGuide.com. She will play the role of Angelina,…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:48PM

Diana DeGarmo to Join CBS' The Young and the Restless by Brian Scott Lipton

Broadway veteran Diana DeGarmo will join the cast of CBS' award-winning daytime drama The Young and the Restless this fall. She will play the role of Angelina, the daughter of a local m…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:48PM

PHOTO CALL: Meet the Cast of Pioneer's Next to Normal, With Judy McLane, Alex Brightman and More by Krissie Fullerton

Judy McLane, most recently seen as Tanya in Mamma Mia!, takes on the emotional role of Diana Goodman in the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical Next to Normal alongside Alex Brightman and more at…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:44PM

David Cromer in talks to helm ATC 'Rent"

The Broadway director David Cromer is in talks with American Theatre Company about directing the Chicago company's upcoming spring production of Jonathan Larson's "Rent."

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The Select (The Sun Also Rises)

The normally excellent Elevator Repair Service does not go all the way to the top floor with this production.Based on Hemingway’s novel, this is the story of a few Thirty-Somethings who d…

SOURCE: Usher Nonsense at 02:41PM

Diana DeGarmo Signs on for THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS by BroadwayWorld

According to TVGuide.com, Broadway veteran Diana DeGarmo has signed on to star on 'The Youngand the Restless.' DeGarmo will play 'Jersey-girl daughter of mob boss Angelo Mike Starr.'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:35PM

Regional Theater Review: WILLFULL (Oregon Shakespeare Festival) by Tony Frankel

AMBIGUITY WITH PURPOSE If you read the spiritual/psychotherapeutic tome A Course In Miracles, it states that miracles occur as a result of a shift in perception; that meaning lies not in the…

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 02:34PM

Lea Michele, Ian Somerhalder, Sofia Vergara, et al. Set for 2011 Emmy Awards by Andy Propst

Don Cheadle, Kaley Cuoco, Rob Lowe, Melissa McCarthy, Lea Michele, and Ian Somerhalder will join previously announced celebrities Will Arnett, Zooey Deschanel, Ashton Kutcher, Julianna Margu…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:32PM

Public Adds Bill Heck, S. Epatha Merkerson, Veanne Cox and Richard Thomas to New Work Now! Readings by Adam Hetrick

Donald Moffat, Richard Thomas, Michael Cristofer, Veanne Cox, Bill Heck and S. Epatha Merkerson have been cast in the upcoming presentations of the Public Theater's New Work Now! series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:32PM

Jason Graae to Perform Perfect Hermany at Laurie Beechman Theatre by Dan Bacalzo

Broadway and cabaret star Jason Graae will perform his acclaimed tribute to Jerry Herman, Perfect Hermany, at the Laurie Beechman Theatre, October 18-24. Lee Tannen will direct, with musical…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:31PM

ONSTAGE & BACKSTAGE: Travel Is So Broadening by Seth Rudetsky

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

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Chicago’s Newest Roxie, Kara DioGuardi, Performs on "Regis & Kelly" (Video) by Michael C. Gioia

Former "American Idol" judge Kara DioGuardi, who made her Broadway stage debut Sept. 6 when she stepped into the role of Roxie Hart in Chicago at the Ambassador Theatre, visited "…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:23PM

'Follies': A Sondheim revival for the ages

For decades, those of us who missed the legendary "Follies" premiere in 1971 have been nostalgic for a production worthy of Stephen Sondheim's haunting and magnificent monument to musical-th…

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"Show People with Paul Wontorek" Season Two Teaser by Broadway.com

"Show People with Paul Wontorek" Season Two Teaser. New episodes of the popular Broadway.com talk show start Thursday, September 15!

SOURCE: YouTube at 02:21PM

How to Succeed Star Daniel Radcliffe to be Featured on 2011 Carols for a Cure Holiday CD by Broadway.com

Daniel Radcliffe will join the cast of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying in recording a song for Broadway’s Carols for a Cure, Vol. 13, the 2011 holiday CD benefiting Br…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:18PM

Marguerite Derricks to Choreograph 2011 Emmy Awards by BroadwayWorld

Marguerite Derricks has been tapped to choreograph the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards which will be broadcast from the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday, September 18th, 2011 800 PM EDT liv…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:14PM

Wonderland's Marguerite Derricks Will Choreograph 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards by Michael Gioia

Marguerite Derricks has been tapped to choreograph the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards, which will air on Fox from the NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles Sept. 18.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:12PM

Photo Flash: First Look at PHANTOM OF THE OPERA's 25th Anniversary Set! by BroadwayWorld

To mark its 25th Anniversary year, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Cameron Mackintosh present The Phantom of the Opera in a fully-staged, lavish production, set in the sumptuous Victorian splendour …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:09PM

Eric Kunze to Star in San Diego Musical Theatre's Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat by Andy Propst

Eric Kunze will play the title role in San Diego Musical Theatre's production of the megamix version of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamc…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:06PM

Mary McCormack Welcomes Third Daughter by Andy Propst

Tony nominee Mary McCormack and her husband, producer Michael Morris, have welcomed their third child, a baby girl, according to a report on TVGuide.com. The couple has two other daughters…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:05PM

Photo Coverage: TWILIGHT's Ashley Greene Visits ZARKANA by BroadwayWorld

Yesterday, September 11, Twilight star Ashley Greene took in a performance of Zarkana at Radio City Music Hall. Following the performance, Greene headed backstage to meet the cast and below…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:03PM
Monday, September 12, 2011 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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STAGE TUBE: Kara DioGuardi Performs CHICAGO Medley on REGIS & KELLY! by BroadwayWorld TV

Former American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi made her Broadway debut last week in Chicago as murderess 'Roxie Hart.' DioGuardi will play an 8 week limited engagement in the production. She rece…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:59PM

TUTS Guys and Dolls Casts Jen Cody, Susan Powell, Joseph Mahowald and Matt Merchant by Adam Hetrick

Jen Cody, Susan Powell, Joseph Mahowald and Matt Merchant will take a gamble on love in the Theatre Under the Stars production of Frank Loesser's Guys and Dolls, which begins performance…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:58PM

Bernadette Peters sings "In Buddy's Eyes" in FOLLIES on Broadway by Follies on Broadway

Bernadette Peters sings "In Buddy's Eyes" in FOLLIES on Broadway FOLLIES star Bernadette Peters performs "In Buddy's Eyes." The winner of seven Tony Awards®…

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Jan Maxwell and Bernadette Peters perform "Waiting for the Girls Upstairs" in FOLLIES on Broadway by Follies on Broadway

Jan Maxwell and Bernadette Peters perform "Waiting for the Girls Upstairs" in FOLLIES on Broadway FOLLIES stars Bernadette Peters and Jan Maxwell perform "Waiting for the GIr…

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Terri White and the ladies of FOLLIES perform "Who's That Woman" by Follies on Broadway

Terri White and the ladies of FOLLIES perform "Who's That Woman" Terri White and the FOLLIES ladies, including Bernadette Peters, Jan Maxwell and Elaine Paige perform "W…

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STAGE TUBE: Kristin Chenoweth Sings 'I Want Somebody' on JIMMY KIMMEL by BroadwayWorld TV

Born and raised in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, actresssongstress Kristin Chenoweth goes back to her country music roots with her new album Some Lessons Learned, available on SONY MASTERWORKS on …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:52PM

Ron Raines and company perform "Live, Laugh, Love" in FOLLIES on Broadway by Follies on Broadway

Ron Raines and company perform "Live, Laugh, Love" in FOLLIES on Broadway FOLLIES star Ron Raines and the company perform "Live, Laugh, Love." The winner of seven Tony …

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Danny Burstein sings "The God Why Don't You Love Me Blues" in FOLLIES on Broadway by Follies on Broadway

FOLLIES star Danny Burstein performs "The God Why Don't You Love Me Blues."

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Monday, September 12, 2011

Bay Area Playwrights Pub Night RecapAt this past Saturday's Bay Area Playwrights Pub Night I was asked, "How long have you been doing these?" And I had to think. It was a few years ago that …

SOURCE: Variations On A Theme at 01:49PM

The Rap Guide to Evolution Relocates to Off-Broadway's Players Theatre by Broadway.com

The Rap Guide to Evolution will open at a new off-Broadway home, the Players Theater, on September 29, after closing on September 25 at its at current venue, the SoHo Playhouse. The the high…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:46PM

Cast Announced for Arena's Revised Version of The Book Club Play by Kenneth Jones

The ensemble cast of Arena Stage's production of Karen Zacarías' comedy The Book Club Play, about the personalities and tensions of bibliophiles who gather to discuss their pa…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:43PM

STAGE TUBE: Rosalind Elias on Making Her Broadway Debut in FOLLIES! by BroadwayWorld TV

Everyone is talking about the FOLLIES revival, now in previews at the Marquis Theatre. Performances began on Sunday, August 7th for James Goldman and Stephen Sondheim's FOLLIES, directed by …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:39PM

PHOTO FLASH: Micheal Greif, Matthew Rauch, et al. at The Select (The Sun Also Rises) Opening by Tristan Fuge

On Sunday, September 11, the New York premiere of Elevator Repair Service's The Select (The Sun Also Rises) opened at New York Theatre Workshop, where it is set to run through October 9…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:35PM

PHOTO FLASH: Michael Greif, Matthew Rauch, et al. at The Select (The Sun Also Rises) Opening by Tristan Fuge

On Sunday, September 11, the New York premiere of Elevator Repair Service's The Select (The Sun Also Rises) opened at New York Theatre Workshop, where it is set to run through October 9…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:35PM

Contest: Win Tickets to Relatively Speaking by Linda

One silver lining to the end of summer is the start of the new Broadway season. Relatively Speaking, an evening of one-act plays by Woody Allen, Ethan Coen, and Elaine May, starts previews o…

SOURCE: Pataphysical Science at 01:35PM

Two Emmy Awards for the 2010 Tony Awards Telecast!

The 64th Annual Tony Awards, hosted by Sean Hayes, won for Outstanding Special Class Program and Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Special.

SOURCE: Tony Awards at 01:22PM

The Rap Guide to Evolution to Transfer to Players' Theatre by Dan Bacalzo

Baba Brinkman's Off-Broadway solo show, The Rap Guide to Evolution, will play its final performance at the Soho Playhouse on September 25, and then transfer to the Players Theatre for p…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:22PM

Age Before Beauty by The Playgoer

Guardian's Molly Flat celebrates the theatre's unique showcasing of the gifts of older actors: Theatre, largely unbound by Hollywood's obsession with youth, has always been a good place t…

SOURCE: The Playgoer at 01:20PM

We will school you. by Jess

It's not too late to take this awesome class and feel like you're learning things!..Come let Greg Allen (founder of the Neo-Futurists) and John Pierson (longtime Neo-Futurist, rock star) sch…

SOURCE: The Neo-Futurists at 01:12PM

External – review by Lyn Gardner

Soho, London"We're not stealing," announces Jennifer Pick at the outset of this hour-long piece, created by theatre company Getinthebackofthevan and performed with Lucy McCormack. It's …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:11PM

Shirley MacLaine to Star in The Locals Film by Brian Scott Lipton

Shirley MacLaine is set to star in the feature film The Locals, according to Deadline.com. The film, to be written and directed by Sue Kramer, "puts a contemporary spin on the Romeo an…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:11PM

In Paris, Théâtre National de Chaillot, Paris

Based on a short story by Ivan Bunin, Mikhail Baryshnikov's new project features little dance, but is a resoundingly poetic piece of theatre

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Jude Law Set to Return to Broadway in ‘Anna Christie?’ by Ryan Cockerham

Jude Law is, by all accounts, a consummate actor. Although a large chunk of his fans abandoned him after the humiliating scandal that rocked his career and personal life in 2005, Law has con…

SOURCE: broadway.me at 01:08PM

New Georges Announces Casting for Sylvan Oswald's Nightlands by Andy Propst

New Georges has announced casting for Sylvan Oswald's Nightlands, to run October 5-29 at HERE Arts Center. Tamilla Woodard will direct the production. The memory play, loosely inspire…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:06PM

Bill Irwin, Frank Wood and Kristen Connolly Join the Public Theater's King Lear, Starring Sam Waterston by Broadway.com

Tony winners Bill Irwin and Frank Wood as well as Public Theater vet Kristen Connolly will complete the cast of the Public's upcoming production of Shakespeare's King Lear. Directed …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:04PM

Broadway's Next Top Critics! Meet the 2011-2012 Broadway.com Word of Mouth Panel by Broadway.com

We searched high and low to find a dozen sharp, opinionated Broadway fans to review all of the new shows on the Great White Way as part of our 2011-2012 Word of Mouth panel. Without futher a…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:03PM
Monday, September 12, 2011 at noon (Broadway Time)
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See ‘Broadway’s Funniest Trio’ in Relatively Speaking Ad Spot! by Broadway.com

With Ethan Coen, Elaine May and Woody Allen as authors, the new Broadway show Relatively Speaking is top-heavy with talent. But it gets even better: The evening of three one-act comedies, ex…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:58PM

Eugene O’Neill Without Words by Mark Peikert

The New York Neo-Futurists stage nothing but O’Neill’s stage directions Eugene O’Neill and the New York Neo-Futurists seem like strange bedfellows. After all, he’s a venerate…

SOURCE: TDF at 12:56PM

Frank Wood, Kristen Connolly, & Bill Irwin Join Kelli O'Hara et al. in Public's KING LEAR; Cast Complete by BroadwayWorld

The Public Theater announced complete casting today for KING LEAR, directed by James Macdonald, beginning preview performances on Tuesday, October 18. Kristen Connolly Cordelia, Bill Irwin T…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:53PM

Oregon Shakespeare Fest exec exits

The Oregon Shakespeare Festival has announced that executive director Paul Nicholson is stepping down. Here's a story about his departure from the Ashland Daily Tidings.

SOURCE: The Seattle Times at 12:53PM

Lea Michele & Glee Creator Ryan Murphy Check Out Jonathan Groff in The Submission by Broadway.com

When Jonathan Groff takes the stage, it’s a safe bet that Lea Michele, his BFF and former Spring Awakening and Glee co-star, will be on hand to lend support! On September 9, Michele and Gl…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:51PM

Bringing It In From the Outside by Jeremy M. Barker

Choreographer Deganit Shemy talks about translating her site-specific work "2 kilos of sea" for the stage at BAC, where the show opens this week

SOURCE: Culture Bot at 12:50PM

Culture Heroes #1: Michael Healey by Praxis

Michael Healey – Art by Jody Hewston For the inaugural edition of our new series Culture Heroes by Jody Hewston, we look back at the past few months, and declare Michael Healey our cle…

SOURCE: praxistheatre.com at 12:49PM

The Crucible at 40: a new stage in life – in pictures

Artistic director Daniel Evans talks us through the highlights of Sheffield Crucible's life so far, as the theatre celebrates its 40th birthday

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:47PM

Photo Coverage: WICKED Sings for 'Carols For A Cure' by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

The 2011 edition of the annual Carols for a Cure album is now in the works. Produced by Rock-it Science Records and currently in it's thirteenth year, purchase of the album benefits Broadway…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:46PM

The FOLLIES company performs "Beautiful Girls" by Follies on Broadway

The FOLLIES company performs "Beautiful Girls" The FOLLIES company performs "Beautiful GIrls." The winner of seven Tony Awards®, FOLLIES is one of James Goldman and…

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:44PM

Judy Gold, Christine Pedi, et al. Set for League of Professional Theatre Women's Turning 30 by Dan Bacalzo

The League of Professional Theatre Women will kick-off the 15-month celebration of the organization's 30th Anniversary with a special event, Turning 30, to be held in Duffy Square on We…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:44PM

Frump Tower Starring Christopher J. Hanke #10: Hurricane Prep, Re-Casting How to Succeed With Pez Dispensers & More by Broadway.com

He’s back! After a brief hiatus, Frump Tower: Behind the Scenes at “How to Succeed” with Christopher J. Hanke (and Bud Frump) has returned to Broadway.com, with our charmin…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:43PM

Photo Coverage: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Sings for 'Carols For A Cure' by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

The 2011 edition of the annual Carols for a Cure album is now in the works. Produced by Rock-it Science Records and currently in it's thirteenth year, purchase of the album benefits Broadway…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:43PM

Brian Stokes Mitchell at Broadway's 9/11 Remembrance Celebration by Theater Talk

Brian Stokes Mitchell at Broadway's 9/11 Remembrance Celebration From: theatertalk Views: 0 0 ratings Time: 03:35 More in Entertainment

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STAGE TUBE: FOX Releases New X-FACTOR Promo! by BroadwayWorld TV

An all-new extended preview of THE X FACTOR, the new competition series that gives viewers the opportunity to help choose the next global superstar or breakout music group, debuted following…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:39PM

Judith Jamison to Receive The Town Hall's Friend of the Arts Award by Andy Propst

Judith Jamison will receive The Town Hall's Friend of the Arts award at a gala event to be held on October 16. The prize is presented annually to individuals in recognition and appreci…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:39PM

Kara DioGuardi Sits Down for a Jazzy Chicago Medley on Live with Regis and Kelly by Broadway.com

Former American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi recently made her Broadway debut as Chicago vixen Roxie Hart, and on September 9, the talented singer-songwriter paid a visit to Live With Regis and…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:38PM

2 years and counting . . . by Zack

 7 years ago today, I kissed my wife for the first time. 2 years ago today, I married her.

SOURCE: Visible Soul at 12:37PM

Long Wharf Theatre to Honor Artistic Director Gordon Edelstein at Tribute Dinner by Dan Bacalzo

Long Wharf Theatre will celebrate the 10th anniversary of Gordon Edelstein's tenure as the theater's artistic director with a tribute dinner held on the Long Wharf's Mainstage…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:34PM

Elaine Paige sings "I'm Still Here" in FOLLIES on Broadway by Follies on Broadway

Elaine Paige sings "I'm Still Here" in FOLLIES on Broadway FOLLIES star Elaine Paige performs "I'm Still Here." The winner of seven Tony Awards®, FOLLIES is…

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:29PM

Emmy Winner Valerie Mahaffey Will Guest Star on Upcoming Season of "Glee" by Michael Gioia

Emmy Award winner Valerie Mahaffey and Don Most will play the parents of guidance counselor Emma Pillsbury (Jayma Mays), Rose and Rusty Pillsbury, respectively, on the third season of Fox…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:28PM

Weekend Poll Top Three: A Witch, an Evangelist and an Aussie Diva Rank Among Broadway's Best Dressed by Broadway.com

Fashion Week is in full swing in New York City, and as the clothing industry touts its latest offerings, Broadway.com asked readers to vote for the most fashionable character in a currently …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:27PM

Photo Coverage: John W. Engeman Theatre's CAMELOT Sings for 'Carols For A Cure' by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

The 2011 edition of the annual Carols for a Cure album is now in the works. Produced by Rock-it Science Records and currently in it's thirteenth year, purchase of the album benefits Broadway…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:22PM

PHOTO FLASH: Broadway Cast of David Henry Hwang's Chinglish Meets the Press by David Gordon

The cast and creative team of David Henry Hwang's Chinglish met the press today at an event held at New 42nd Street Studios. The play will begin its Broadway run at the Longacre Theatre…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:22PM

Photo Flash: Hugh Jackman's REAL STEEL Premieres in Munich by BroadwayWorld

A gritty, white-knuckle, action ride set in the near-future, where the sport of boxing has gone hi-tech, Real Steel stars Hugh Jackman as Charlie Kenton, a washed-up fighter who lost his cha…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:19PM

Friends Will Remember Producer Randall L. Wreghitt at Sept. 15 Memorial by Kenneth Jones and Robert Simonson

A celebration of the life and work of Broadway producer Randall L. Wreghitt will be held 1 PM Sept. 15 at Broadway's Shubert Theatre. Friends, colleagues and family will gather to rememb…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

Patti LuPone Talks About Broadway's Problems - Spotlight by Chris Geidner

Patti LuPone has problems. Mainly, though, they come down to Cirque du Soleil and Hair.

SOURCE: Metro Weekly at 12:16PM

Patti LuPone: ‘Shut up, Cirque du Soleil!’

BUSTY Broadway babe Patti LuPone is not a fan of Cirque du Soleil.

SOURCE: ShowbizSpy at 12:16PM

PHOTO CALL: Ragtime, With John Barr and Louise Lydell, at London's Landor Theatre by Krissie Fullerton

Ragtime, based on the novel of E.L. Doctorow, is back in the West End seven years after its West End debut with a run at London's Landor Theatre from Sept. 1 through Oct. 8.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:16PM

Which one is the real America? by Thomas Garvey

Former Vice President Dick Cheney, and fallen FDNY Chaplain Mychal Judge.Well, the long weekend of 9/11 remembrance is now officially over. And one deep question lingers over all the covera…

SOURCE: The Hub Review at 12:14PM

Tell Them That I Am Young and Beautiful, Arcola Theatre, London

An adaptation of short stories by Gilles Aufray

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"The Three Stooges," Starring Sean Hayes, Chris Diamantopoulos, Jane Lynch, Will Hit Movie Theatres in April by Michael Gioia

"The Three Stooges," the upcoming 20th Century Fox comedy, will hit movie theatres April 4, 2012, according to Deadline.com.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:05PM
Monday, September 12, 2011 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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The Deep Blue Sea – review by Catherine Shoard

Terence Davies dives into a faithful adaptation, but Terence Rattigan's dated play is doomed to sink on the big screenThe good news is that Terence Davies's adaptation of Terence Rattigan's …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:59AM

THREE STOOGES Movie, Starring Jane Lynch & Sean Hayes, Set for April 4 Release! by BroadwayWorld

According to published reports, the upcoming big screed adaptation of The Three Stooges, starring Larry David, Jane Lynch, Will Sasso, Jennifer Hudson, and Sean Hayes, is set to be released …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:58AM

Bill Irwin, Sam Waterston, Frank Wood et al. Set for Public Theater's King Lear by Andy Propst

The Public Theater has announced complete casting for Shakespeare's King Lear, to run October 18 - November 20. James MacDonald will direct the production. The company will feature, a…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:53AM

Sean Hayes Signs on to Guest Star on Season Three of HOT IN CLEVELAND by BroadwayWorld

According to NY Magazine, Broadway veteran Sean Hayes will guest star in the upcoming third season of TV Land's 'Hot in Cleveland.' He will star as 'a hand model who just might end up as a l…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:46AM

Photo Coverage: HAIR Tour Closes on Broadway by Monica Simoes

The National Tour of HAIR, which began its limited Broadway run at the St. James Theatre in July, closed on September 10, 2011. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the closing celebration and brin…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:46AM

Frank Wood, Bill Irwin and Kristen Connolly Complete Cast of Public's King Lear by Adam Hetrick

Tony Award winners Frank Wood and Bill Irwin, as well as Kristen Connolly have joined the Public Theater production of King Lear, starring Academy Award nominee Sam Waterston in the title ro…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:46AM

Kate Baldwin Will Sing Sheldon Harnick Songs at Barnes & Noble Sept. 15 by Kenneth Jones

Tony Award nominee Kate Baldwin and Tony winner Sheldon Harnick will reunite in Manhattan Sept. 15 to perform a handful of Harnick songs, and to sign copies of "She Loves Him: Live at F…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:46AM

What's Playing on Broadway This Week: September 12-18 by BroadwayWorld

Check to see what Broadway shows are playing on each night this week. Want to know what Broadway shows have Sunday evening performances Which Broadway shows have Wednesday matinees Just want…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:44AM

‘The Select (The Sun Also Rises)'

Photos of the show from Elevator Repair Service.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:39AM

The Veil: Get a top price ticket, pre-show drink and programme for £25

Irish playwright Conor McPherson's new play The Veil opens at the National Theatre on 27 September. Extra members can buy a top price ticket for £25 for selected performances. The purchase …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:37AM

Shirley Jones, Lea Thompson, et al. Set for Broadway Rocks Anaheim 2011 by Andy Propst

An initial lineup of performers has been announced for Broadway Rocks Anaheim 2011, a benefit concert to be offered on November 5 at 8pm at the Heritage Forum. Calvin Remsberg will direct t…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:37AM

Photo Coverage: Meet & Greet with the Company of RELATIVELY SPEAKING by Walter McBride

This September, Broadway welcomes the world premiere of three one-act comedies, together entitled RELATIVELY SPEAKING, about mothers and daughters, husbands and wives, parents and children, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:36AM

Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction Preview by Broadway Cares

Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction Preview Broadway dreams come true at the 25th Annual Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction. Join Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and thousands …

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:33AM

Hidden Talent! Watch Kristin Chenoweth Put Her Fist in Her Mouth on Jimmy Kimmel Live by Broadway.com

Tony winner Kristin Chenoweth is busy making the talk show rounds as she promotes her new country album, Some Lessons Learned. On September 9, Chenoweth stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live! to chat…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:29AM

Maurice Chevalier by Trav S. D.

M. Chevalier was never in American vaudeville but he deserves an honorary nod here due to his origins in French music hall and his success as an American recording artist and star of early H…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 11:27AM

NEWSIES to Hold Ticket Lottery for Final Dress Rehearsal! by BroadwayWorld

Paper Mill Playhousehas just announced a ticket lottery for the final dress rehearsal of Newsies. Those lucky enough to win will be the first audience to see the premiere of this new stage m…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:27AM

"Carnage" and "Wilde Salome" Receive Venice Film Festival Honors by Adam Hetrick

"Carnage," the film adaptation of Yasmina Reza's Tony Award-winning hit comedy God of Carnage, received the Leoncino Prize at the Venice Film Festival, according to the Hollywo…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:27AM

Bernadette Peters and the Beautiful Girls of Follies Open at Broadway's Marquis Theatre by Broadway.com

Follies is back on Broadway, in all its glory: Forty years after its initial bow, Stephen Sondheim and James Goldman’s musical is set to open at the Marquis Theatre on September 12 wit…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:26AM

Plays by Stephen Belber, Cusi Cram, Florencia Lozano Set for LAByrinth's Barn Series by Andy Propst

LAByrinth Theater Company has announced an initial slate of plays that will be presented as part of its 12th annual Barn Series, a year-long festival of free staged readings highlighting 13 …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:24AM

A Concert for New York (Part 5 of 6 - IV. Primal Light: Very solemn, but simple) by New York Philharmonic

A Concert for New York (Part 5 of 6 - IV. Primal Light: Very solemn, but simple) In remembrance and renewal on the tenth anniversary of September 11, Alan Gilbert and the New York Philharmo…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:22AM

The Country Girl by Larry Bangs

In the very first scene of Clifford Odets’ The Country Girl, the lead character, Frank Elgin, is auditioning for a play. In the course of improvising a character, he says: “I have to lik…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 11:21AM

PHOTO CALL: Relatively Speaking, With Marlo Thomas, Steve Guttenberg, Ari Graynor and More, Meets the Press by Krissie Fullerton

The cast of Relatively Speaking, including Marlo Thomas, Steve Guttenberg, Ari Graynor and more, met with the press on Sept. 9.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:19AM

Off-Broadway's Gay Marriage Plays to Feature Work From Neil LabBute, Moises Kaufman, Paul Rudnick and More by Broadway.com

Standing on Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays is set to play off-Broadway's Minetta Lane Theatre beginning October 18, with opening night to follow on October 24. Directed by Stuart Ross,…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:14AM

Off-Broadway's Gay Marriage Plays to Feature Work from Neil LaBute, Moises Kaufman, Paul Rudnick and More by Broadway.com

Standing on Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays is set to play off-Broadway's Minetta Lane Theatre beginning October 18, with opening night to follow on October 24. Directed by Stuart Ross,…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:14AM

"Relatively Speaking" TV Commercial by Broadway.com

"Relatively Speaking" TV Commercial Sneak a peek at this new TV spot for the new Broadway comedy "Relatively Speaking" From: Broadwaycom Views: 0 0 ratings Time: 00…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:10AM

What to say about ... Rupert Goold's Decade by Leo Benedictus

The critics are transfixed and confused by this sprawling, mixed bag of 19 playlets about 9/11. But how unforgettable will it be?Something rather unusual has happened. After leaving Decade, …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:05AM

CAP21 Announces Complete Casting for Southern Comfort by Andy Propst

Complete casting has been announced for Southern Comfort, which will play CAP21, October 5-29. Tom Caruso will direct the production, which will have musical direction by Emily Otto. The s…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:01AM

Turning 30 Outdoor Celebration Will Feature Judy Gold, Julie James, Christine Pedi by Michael Gioia

The League of Professional Theatre Women will mark its 30th anniversary with a 15-month celebration. Turning 30, a special outdoor event, will kick off the series Sept. 28 in Duffy Square.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:01AM

Is there a Producer Doctor in the house? by Ken Davenport

We've all heard the expression, "Show Doctor", right? You know, that Director or Writer who joins a troubled production out-of-town, or in previews, with the goal of providing the …

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00AM
Monday, September 12, 2011 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Director Paul Ha to leave the Contemporary

The Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis announced this morning director Paul Ha is leaving to serve as director of Massachusetts Institute for Technology (MIT) List Center for the Visual Arts …

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 10:54AM

Olivier Award Winner David Bedella to Host After Show in the West End by Mark Shenton

David Bedella, who won the 2004 Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical for originating the roles of Warm up Man and Satan in Jerry Springer – the Opera and subsequently reprised tha…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM

Broadway Grosses* w/e 9/11/2011 by Ken Davenport

The following are the Broadway Grosses from the week ending September 11, 2011: Show Name GrossGross TotalAttn %Cap AvgPdAdm ANYTHING GOES $732,228 7,287 88.78% $100.48 BILLY ELLIOT: THE MUS…

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

Michael Gambon, Maggie Smith, Sheridan Smith, et al. Set for Dustin Hoffman-Directed Quartet Film by Andy Propst

Principal casting has been announced for the movie version of Ronald Harwood's play Quartet, according to a report in The Hollywood Reporter. Stage and screen star Dustin Hoffman will …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:44AM

What we can learn from “Jersey Shore”. by Ken Davenport

Yep, believe it or not, there is something to be gained from those guidos and guidettes that have four-ways in tequila-filled jacuzzis. I watched a few minutes of the super-successful s…

SOURCE: the Situation at 10:39AM

Casting Complete for New Musical Southern Comfort, Featuring Annette O'Toole and Jeff McCarthy by Andrew Gans

CAP 21 Theatre Company will present Southern Comfort, a new musical based on Kate Davis' 2001 Sundance award-winning documentary about transgender friends in rural Georgia, beginning Oct…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:37AM

'Wicked' casts its spell anew

The "Wicked" showstopper "Defying Gravity" is one of those transcendent moments when a composition, a character and special effects come together to deliver musical theater magic, even after…

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 10:35AM

Stars of Vaudeville #354: Long Tack Sam by Trav S. D.

I’m afraid I did an injustice to Long Tack Sam in my book No Applause, implying that he was just one of a whole line of copycats of Ching Ling Foo. A more accurate reading would be thi…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 10:34AM

Gwyneth Paltrow, Loretta Devine, Tony Telecast & More Win 2011 Creative Arts Emmy Awards by Broadway.com

The initial round of 2011 "Creative Arts" Emmy Awards, honoring guest-tarring roles, special programs and technical categories, were presented in Los Angeles on September 10, and w…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:32AM

Gwyneth Paltrow, Loretta Devine, Tony Awards Telecast & More Win 2011 Creative Arts Emmy Awards by Broadway.com

The initial round of 2011 "Creative Arts" Emmy Awards, honoring guest-tarring roles, special programs and technical categories, were presented in Los Angeles on September 10, and w…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:32AM

The Theater of 9/11 by Diep Tran

Why art? Or, more specifically, why theater? Especially in the face of great tragedy, what can art do to help heal the wounded or to bring everything back to normal? On the cusp of the 10th …

SOURCE: Theatre Communications Group at 10:30AM

News: Pemberton, Thompson & Corrie's Kelly Conquer NT

Steve Pemberton, Sophie Thompson and Coronation Street's Katherine Kelly will star in a new revival of Oliver Goldsmith's classic 18th-century comedy of manners She Stoops To Conquer at the …

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 10:26AM

Shakespeare’s rarely seen Henry VIII in movie houses nationwide this Thursday Sept 15 by Boneau/Bryan-Brown

SHAKESPEARE’S GLOBE LONDON CINEMA 1ST SERIES CONCLUDES WITH the acclaimed production of the rarely seen “HENRY VIII” IN MOVIE THEATERS ACROSS THE U.S. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 AT 6:30PM …

SOURCE: BONEAU/BRYAN-BROWN at 10:25AM

Tony Awards, Kennedy Center Honors and "Glee" Nab Creative Arts Emmy Awards by Adam Hetrick

The 64th Annual Tony Awards, the Kennedy Center Honors and "Sondheim! The Birthday Concert" are recipients of the 2011 Creative Arts Emmy Awards, which were announced Sept. 10 at t…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:16AM

ARTS POLICY: Top Down or Bottom Up? by CultureFuture

Here's an interesting story (h/t Howard Sherman):Mayor Rob Ford is planning a major overhaul of City Hall arts funding that would increase grants for cultural groups and slash art programs r…

SOURCE: CultureFuture at 10:10AM

Offer: Top price tickets for £20 to see A Dish of Tea with Dr Johnson at the Arts Theatre.

Karl Sydow presents the Out of Joint production A Dish of Tea with Dr Johnson Top Price tickets for £20 (Uually £32.50. The Arts Theatre. Must end 24 September.

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 10:04AM

Big Time by Adam Thurman

There is nothing wrong with being relatively small. There is no shame in being a theatre that has an impact in a few neighborhoods. There is no shame in being an artist with a cult following…

SOURCE: Mission Paradox at 10:03AM

Three Stooges Movie, with Sean Hayes, Jane Lynch, et al., Set for April 4 Opening by Andy Propst

The new movie based on The Three Stooges will open on April 4, according to a report on Deadline.com. Peter and Bobby Farrelly are directing the project. As previously reported, the film …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:03AM

Sister Act and How to Succeed Will Offer Special Actors Fund Performances by Andrew Gans

The new musical Sister Act, featuring Patina Miller and Victoria Clark, and the revival of How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying, with Daniel Radcliffe and John Larroquette, will …

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:01AM

Review: Sweet and Sad by David Finkle

Richard Nelson's new play is a cogent look at the nation's shared experience of life after 9/11.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:00AM
Monday, September 12, 2011 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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The Benefits of Twitter, Part 1 by Leigh Hile

Last night, after seeing his wonderful show in the Philly Fringe, I went out for a drink with my friend Ben along with the rest of the cast and crew.  "What's going on?" he asked me.&nb…

SOURCE: Scenes in the City at 09:52AM

Reading of New Musical Ligeia Features Sara Jean Ford, Michael Thomas Holmes, Jason Watson by Andrew Gans

A by-invitation-only reading of the new musical Ligeia will be held in Manhattan Sept. 12.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:51AM

Eek! It's the Oscar winner virus! by Thomas Garvey

A key moment of transmission from Patient Zero in Contagion.Steven Soderbergh's latest thriller puts an amusing new spin on the hoary old conventions of the pandemic movie: in Contagion, a l…

SOURCE: The Hub Review at 09:45AM

How to Succeed's Daniel Radcliffe Will Be Featured on New Edition of "Broadway's Carols for a Cure" by Andrew Gans

Daniel Radcliffe will be featured on the 13th edition of "Broadway's Carols for a Cure," the annual holiday CD that benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:37AM

PHOTO FLASH: Patrick Breen, Bill Irwin, et al. at Sweet and Sad Opening by Andy Propst

The Public Theater's production of Richard Nelson's Sweet and Sad opened September 11. Playwright Nelson has directed his script. Along with cast members, the guests at the openi…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:36AM

Standing On Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays to Play Off-Broadway's Minetta Lane Theatre by Andrew Gans

Standing On Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays, which has played several engagements in Los Angeles, will arrive in New York Oct. 18 at Off-Broadway's Minetta Lane Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:22AM

WOS TV: Up Close With ... Betty Blue Eyes' Reece Shearsmith

Cameron Mackintosh's first original musical production in over a decade, Betty Blue Eyes opened at the Novello Theatre on 13 April 2011 (previews from 19 March) starring Reece Shearsmith as …

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 09:10AM

After Show with David Bedella to Play London's Alley Cat Bar by Andy Propst

After Show with David Bedella will begin a run at London's Alley Cat Bar in Soho, on Thursday, October 13. The monthly event will continue to be offered ever second Thursday of the mon…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:07AM

Other places by George Hunka

I have mentioned Randy Gener’s critical work on this blog in the past, and I’m glad to be able to point the way to Mr. Gener’s own Web site, in the theatre of One World, wh…

SOURCE: Superfluities Redux at 09:06AM

A Theatre Etiquette Refresher by Matthew Murray

Good behavior at the theatre isn't difficult, but it means thinking more of others than you do yourself for a few hours. Here are some basic tips on how to make the theatre experience bette…

SOURCE: BroadwayStars at 09:05AM
Monday, September 12, 2011 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Luxury travel rebounds by Damian Bazadona

The economy is tanking, right? Well, depends on who you talk to. A recent analysis of American Express affluent card holders shows that the luxury market has actually recovered from the re…

SOURCE: the Situation at 08:28AM

Standing On Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays by Kaufman, LaBute & More to Play Off-Broadway This Fall by BroadwayWorld

Joan Stein and Richard Frankel Producers announced today that they will bring the new theatrical event Standing On Ceremony The Gay Marriage Plays to the New York stage this fall, directed b…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:26AM

The New Season by Michael Kaiser

While very public debates about the value of arts funding rage in statehouses across America, we must remember that our communities need the arts now more than ever.

SOURCE: Huffington Post at 08:04AM

BWW's On This Day - September 12, 2011

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on September 12 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:00AM

'Ceremony' stands Off Broadway

Legit News: Gay marriage anthology opens in October -- "Standing on Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays," a collection of short plays about same-sex matrimony, has lined up an open-ended run th…

SOURCE: Variety at 08:00AM

Noctú by Lisa Jo Sagolla

Despite its exemplary precision Irish dance routines, this naive show is marred by its creators' lack of imagination and inability to capture an audience's interest.

SOURCE: Backstage at 08:00AM

The Complete & Condensed Stage Directions of Eugene O'Neill, Vol. 1: Early Plays/Lost Plays by Suzy Evans

While the performers' comic interpretations of O'Neill's stage cues please at points, the gags become stale, as none of the plays make sense without the playwright's sharp dialogue.

SOURCE: Backstage at 08:00AM

The Lapsburgh Layover by Suzy Evans

This silly, somewhat random layover in the fictional Eastern European country of Lapsburgh is theatrical cotton candy. It's undeniably funny but also a tad unruly, and there's little subst…

SOURCE: Backstage at 08:00AM

NY Review: 'Follies' by Erik Haagensen

Director Eric Schaeffer deserves credit for working hard to address the numerous problems with his Kennedy Center production of Stephen Sondheim and James Goldman's towering musical classi…

SOURCE: Backstage at 08:00AM
Monday, September 12, 2011 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Fuse Theater Review: An Enjoyable If Unmemorable Trip Down the “Big River” by Alyssa Hall

The impressive cast and lovely, atmospheric design of the Lyric Stage production cannot completely overcome the flaws of "Big River," but they make the trip a scenic, often amusing, and enjo…

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 07:52AM

News: Corrie's Katherine Kelly Stoops to Conquer at NT in 2012

Coronation Street star Katherine Kelly will play the lead role of Kate in a new production of Oliver Goldsmith's classic 18th-century comedy of manners She Stoops To Conquer at the National …

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 07:44AM

With the thoughts I'd be thinkin'... by Rob Weinert-Kendt

...I could be another linkin':When the talkback is better than the show.Passing Strange in St. Louis.Only a Papermoon: Puppets depict the unsung lives of the working elderly in Singapore.Tod…

SOURCE: The Wicked Stage at 07:43AM

There is no Eyre of feminism about this modern Jane by David Cox

Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre is viewed by some as a feminist work, but the heroine in Cary Fukunaga's film adaptation stays true to the book by refusing to be a feminist role modelWomen hav…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:40AM

Sweet and Sad by David Sheward

The Apple family from Richard Nelson's "That Hopey Changey Thing" last season returns in a reflective, subtle rumination on the state of the nation 10 years after Sept. 11.

SOURCE: Backstage at 07:30AM

Gossip: Rowan Atkinson Leads Gray's Quartermaine Back to West End???

Could Rowan Atkinson be on his way back to the West End? The star, last seen on the London stage playing Fagin in the Theatre Royal Drury Lane production of Oliver! will lead a new revival o…

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 07:29AM
Monday, September 12, 2011 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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September 11: A National Litmus Test by Don Hall

I work for public radio. I listen to public radio. I read news items constantly. I have an RSS feed as expansive as a small town library and find myself reading hundreds of articles a day…

SOURCE: Don Hall at 06:12AM

PAGE SIX: Kindred spirits

Kara DioGuardi celebrated stepping into the role of Roxie Hart in “Chicago” with a party at the Theater District’s Copacabana Supper Club Thursday night.

SOURCE: The New York Post Subscription at 06:09AM

Weddings & Celebrations: Laura Weidman, Michael Powers

The bride’s father is a librettist whose work includes the new book for Cole Porter’s “Anything Goes,” which won the 2011 Tony Award for best musical revival. He also wrote the books…

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 06:07AM

News: Opening: Wild Bride, Naughty Bits, Poliakoff City & Mother

Amongst the major London openings, in the West End and further afield, this week are: OPENING TONIGHT, Monday 12 September 2011, award-winning theatre company Kneehigh (The Red Shoes, Brie…

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:00AM
Monday, September 12, 2011 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Russell Crowe joins Hugh Jackman in Les Misérables film by Andrew Pulver

Australian actors head cast in Tom Hooper's screen adaptation of long-running musicalRussell Crowe is to star in a musical for the first time after being cast in the big-screen adaptation of…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:05AM
Monday, September 12, 2011 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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Review: Respect La Diva ***

Respect La Diva is billed as a 'musical celebration paying tribute to some of the greatest female singers of all time'. It pretty much does what it says on the tin. The show, hosted by 2005…

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 04:50AM

Review: The Belle's Strategem ****

Here’s a fine and surprising discovery: a Georgian comedy romp by Hannah Cowley not seen since the 19th century and dating from 1780, just three years after The School for Scandal. T…

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 04:17AM

Review: Tell Them I Am Young & Beautiful ***

Four actors, one musician, six stories and seven bamboo canes: it really is that simple in the small studio at the Arcola, where the basic function of theatre, story-telling, is explored in …

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 04:09AM

Cymbeline by StageGrade

Are critics welcoming back Fiasco's "Cymbeline"?

SOURCE: StageGrade at 04:05AM

The stars come out for Festival of New American Musicals' closing night

Hollywood actors, along with acclaimed songwriters and young artists, previewed new shows, sang songs, improvised sketches and mingled with supporters.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 04:04AM

Theater review: 'Trojan Women (after Euripides)' at Getty Villa

The tableau is promising, even if the exposition seems lumpier and the pain more decorous from the start.The tableau is promising, even if the exposition seems lumpier and the pain more deco…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 04:03AM
Monday, September 12, 2011 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Off Broadway Theater Review: THE COMPLETE & CONDENSED STAGE DIRECTIONS OF EUGENE O’NEILL, VOLUME ONE: EARLY PLAYS/LOST PLAYS (The New York Neo- by Thomas Antoinne

THE WEIGHT OF HIS ELOQUENCE Theatrical gimmicks are often a lot of fun.  The 39 Steps delivered them with panache, and Story Theater taught us never to underestimate the range of the audien…

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 03:34AM

Notes From My Playcation at the Fringe, part 3 by Lissa Moira

Yeast Nation, at the Ellen Stewart Theatre La MaMa ETC., with book and lyrics by Greg Kotis, music and lyrics by Mark Hollman and directed by Greg Kotis, has a whole lotta good to be said fo…

SOURCE: NiteLifeExchange at 03:27AM

FOLLIES Officially Opens 9/12 by BroadwayWorld

Performances began on Sunday, August 7th for James Goldman and Stephen Sondheim's FOLLIES, directed by Eric Schaeffer, with choreography by Warren Carlyle and music direction by James Moore.…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:00AM
Monday, September 12, 2011 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Blog: Les Mis Mutters, Pilbrow Praised

One of best new radio programmes is Sue McGregor's "Reunion" on BBC Radio 4, in which participants on a great project or chapter of political or social history reuinite round a table to disc…

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 02:58AM

Invasion! by Theasy.com

The Flea Theater, Off Broadway By Eleanor Bader BOTTOM LINE: A provocative mix of humor and pathos about what it means to be The Other told from numerous divergent perspectives. Jona…

SOURCE: Theatre is Easy at 02:19AM

TTIC- Michael Weber - Sep 12, 2011 by [email protected] (talk Theatre In Chicago), Talk Theatre In Chicago

On this week's podcast, Anne Nicholson Weber interviews Michael Weber, the newly-appointed Artistic Director at Porchlight Music Theatre. They discuss his plans for the company and what "Chi…

SOURCE: www.theatreinchicago.com at 02:01AM
Monday, September 12, 2011 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Three silly guys cram 187 movies into Hollywood spoof by John Moore

Review: "Completely Hollywood (Abridged)" is some seriously stupid stuff. Good thing the Avenue Theater has put together three stupidly funny actors to perform it. Rating: ***

SOURCE: Denver Post at 01:55AM

2 Eps9 NUNSENSATIONS by The Theatre Show TV

2 Eps9 NUNSENSATIONS From: TheTheatreShowTV Views: 0 0 ratings Time: 05:05 More in Entertainment

SOURCE: YouTube at 01:52AM

Beach Boys prove pop music's role in healing process by John Moore

Any question about whether pop music had an appropriate place in how Denver would mark the 10th anniversary of the 2001 attacks was answered long before the Beach Boys took the stage for Sun…

SOURCE: Denver Post at 01:50AM

John O'Hurley Guest Stars on ALL MY CHILDREN; Airs 9/12 by BroadwayWorld

John O'Hurley, most recently seen earlier this year in the Broadway production of CHICAGO, will return to television with a guest arc on All My Children.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30AM

Mini Plays Dealing With Gay Marriage Head to NYC

Producers said Sunday that "Standing On Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays" will be brought from Los Angeles and staged at the Minetta Lane Theatre starting Oct. 18.

SOURCE: Backstage at 01:26AM

BWW TV: FOLLIES Revival Opens Tonight on Broadway - Complete Look! by BroadwayWorld TV

Everyone is talking about the FOLLIES revival, now in previews at the Marquis Theatre. Performances began on Sunday, August 7th for James Goldman and Stephen Sondheim's FOLLIES, directed by …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:02AM

A Wondrous Coincidence by Peter Filichia

At this time of year, I always think of Jeffrey Landman, an actor whom I’ve admired since he was a kid. We met in 1993, when he performed at a press event for Ahrens and Menken’s…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:01AM

TT: Countdown

I’m spending the week in Orlando, Florida, having flown down from New York last Saturday to attend the final rehearsals...

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 01:00AM

TT: A week with Satchmo (I)

Louis Armstrong and the All Stars perform “What a Wonderful World”:...

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 01:00AM

TT: Almanac

“CRITIC, n. A person who boasts himself hard to please because nobody tries to please him.” Ambrose Bierce, The Devil's...

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 01:00AM

BBS Exclusive Interview with Joshua Henry of The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess

"To me it says, love can find you no matter who you are or where you’ve come from. And of course, to be able to do a piece that is mostly done as an opera for the Broadway audi…

SOURCE: Broadway’s Best Shows at 01:00AM

BBS Exclusive Interview: David Henry Hwang on Chinglish (VIDEO)

Broadway’s Best Shows sits down with playwright David Henry Hwang! Get the first glimpse into his upcoming Broadway show CHINGLISH!

SOURCE: Broadway's Best Shows at 01:00AM

The HAIR Tribe Heads Back Out on the Road

Monday, September 12, 2011 (NEW YORK, NY) – This past Saturday, September 10, HAIR Tribe finished their ten-week return engagement on Broadway and headed back out on the road to contni…

SOURCE: Broadway's Best Shows at 01:00AM

CHINGLISH First Rehearsal (PHOTOS)

Monday September 12, 2011 (NEW YORK, NY) – The team behind the upcoming Broadway production of Chinglish gathers at the New 42nd Street Studios for their first rehearsal.

SOURCE: Broadway's Best Shows at 01:00AM
Monday, September 12, 2011 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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“True Blood” Sucker Punch: Season 4, Ep. 12 by Mark Blankenship

Welcome to Sucker Punch, the only blog post that ranks the gaudiest moments on this week’s episode of True Blood. SPOILERS AHEAD —- Oh my God… it’s like this episode …

SOURCE: The Critical Condition at 12:49AM

Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend

Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from this weekend Sunday, September 11, 2011 - Sunday, September 11, 2011.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:45AM

Christina Haag Stars in Sharyn Rothstein's The Invested Off-Broadway, Beginning Sept. 12 by Michael Gioia

Christina Haag, author of the New York Times best-selling memoir "Come to the Edge," stars in the world premiere of Sharyn Rothstein’s new play, The Invested, beginning Off-B…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Lauren Kennedy, Tituss Burgess and More Sing Songs of Georgia Stitt and Jason Robert Brown Sept. 12 by Michael Gioia

These Two: Songs of Happiness, Heartbreak, and Hope, a one-night-only concert featuring the music of Georgia Stitt and Jason Robert Brown, will be held Sept. 12 at the Triad to benefit Broad…

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Noctú, Exposing Flesh and Heart of Irish Dancers, Opens at Irish Rep Sept. 12 by Kenneth Jones

The Irish Repertory Theatre in Manhattan dances to a new tune — literally — for its 2011-12 season-opener. Ériu Dance Company's Noctú, "a new Irish dance/p…

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Tickets Now On Sale for Broadway's Porgy and Bess, Starring Audra McDonald and Norm Lewis by Adam Hetrick

Members of the general public can purchase tickets to the Broadway return of The Gershwin's Porgy and Bess, starring four-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald and Norm Lewis, begin…

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Windows On the World, With Virginia Madsen and Noah Wyle, Presented Sept. 12 by Adam Hetrick

Academy Award nominee Virginia Madsen and Noah Wyle join members of the Hollywood community to commemorate the events of Sept. 11 with a reading of Windows On The World, under the wing …

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Bernadette Peters, Jan Maxwell, Elaine Paige, Danny Burstein, Ron Raines Explore Life's Follies, Opening Sept. 12 by Andrew Gans

The Kennedy Center's critically acclaimed production of James Goldman and Stephen Sondheim's Tony Award-winning musical Follies, which played its final performance at the Washington,…

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Danny Gurwin, Haven Burton, Sean Bradford, Morgan Karr Sing Bobby Cronin Songs Sept. 12 by Andrew Gans

The Roads I'm Taking: The Musicals of Bobby Cronin will be presented Sept. 12 at Los Angeles' Show at Barre.

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Review: The Select (The Sun Also Rises)

There’s nothing like a long, drunken evening in a bar in Spain. It’s best to experience this first hand; traveling there is the strongest option, though reading Ernest Hemingway’s The …

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Review: Donna Orbits the Moon

Out of the dark, in a crackling, crashing thunderstorm, a brightly smiling pixie of a woman—Donna—appears. Her demure manner and good Midwestern upbringing are belied by her first senten…

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 15, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic