Jerry blossoms by Barbara Hoffman

Jerry O’Connell would like you to know that he is nothing — at all! — like the pretentious preppy he plays in Broadway’s “Seminar,” the Theresa Rebeck comedy now at the Golden Th…

Audition Intensive by NYTE Small Press

This item from Jared Culverhouse Booking the GigSaturday December 10th, 4-7pm$99.00Theatre 4the People is proud to offer an Audition Intensive taught by Isaac Byrne and Jared Culverhouse.Thi…

Coming Up This Week in Theatre - 11/26/2011

BroadwayWorld.com's Upcoming Events calendar for the week - updated on 11262011.

Spotlight On...Jake Loewenthal by Michael Block

Name: Jake LoewenthalHometown: West Hartford, CTEducation: Fordham UniversitySelect Credits: BUNKED! A New Musical (Lucille Lortel – NY Fringe ’10), Open the Dark Door, Jack Perry is Ali…

Spotlight | New Haven: Brian Dennehy Takes on Beckett at the Long Wharf Theater by Anita Gates

Brian Dennehy is back at the Long Wharf Theater in a one-act play, “Krapp’s Last Tape,” by Samuel Beckett.

Review: The Santaland Diaries (Theater Wit) by Scotty Zacher

Sly and effortlessly endearing, Mitchell Fain as Santaland's elf plays the audience like a mouth harp, mischievously relishing the delicious details and shock effects of David Sedaris’ nau…

Stockard Channing Returns to Broadway's Other Desert Cities by Dan Bacalzo

Stockard Channing, who co-stars in the Broadway production of Other Desert Cities, has returned to the show following knee surgery. Her understudy, Lauren Klein, performed the role of Poll…

Review: The Jackie Wilson Story (Black Ensemble Theater) by Scotty Zacher

Under Ms. Jackie Taylor's vision and direction, *The Jackie Wilson Story* is an American tragedy no matter the color. Fulfilling their mission statement of eradicating racism through theater…

David Bowie says yes to futuristic musical based on his hits by Vanessa Thorpe

Bowie's space-age fantasies will be used for the first time in showcase London performance next yearThere's a starman waiting in the sky, David Bowie sang. But he need wait in the sky no lon…

Oscar Wilde's lipstick-covered Paris tomb to be protected by Dalya Alberge

Wilde's grave in Paris has been restored after decades of unusual lipstick tributes"A kiss may ruin a human life," Oscar Wilde once wrote. It can also ruin the stonework of a tomb, judging b…

Daniel Evans: 'I'm proud of my connection with Stephen Sondheim' by Jay Rayner

Daniel Evans, artistic director of the Crucible, explains why he's swapped backstage for centre stage in a new production of Stephen Sondheim's CompanyThere is a moment during the hour or so…

Daniel Evans: 'I'm proud of my connection with Stephen Sondheim' by Jay Rayner

Daniel Evans, artistic director of the Crucible, explains why he's swapped backstage for centre stage in a new production of Stephen Sondheim's Company Continue reading...

My Week with Marilyn – review by Philip French

Long after the death of Marilyn Monroe, the old Etonian Colin Clark, documentary film-maker and son of Lord Clark of Civilisation, published a diary about the time he spent as a naive 23-yea…

Top hat! Return to the golden age of the musical

Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers cheered cinematic audiences expecting "trouble ahead" by urging them to "face the music and dance". Fast-forward 75 years and theatres across the country are s…

Royal Ballet, Royal Opera House, London Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker / Jerome Bel, Sadler's Wells, London

Regardless where you stand on classical dance – sold on it, or sceptical – there may never be a better time to see the Royal Ballet.

The Riots, Tricycle, London New World Order, Shoreditch Town Hall, London The Kitchen Sink, Bush, London

In 2012, the House of Commons Home Affairs Committee will complete its inquiry into this August's anarchy, which spread like fire across London and to other English cities.

The Panto season is back...

Given its status as Britain's one truly original art form, and its noble antecedents – commedia dell'arte, Georgian theatre, Victorian music hall and variety – you might think that panto…

"Vessels - A Modern Retelling of A Streetcar Named Desire" in NM by Rob Spiegel

Things have gone a bit haywire at UNM's Theater X with the Tricklock Company's world debut of "Vessels - A Modern Retelling of A Streetcar Named Desire." Streetcar has slipped into the bizar…

"Julie & Julia" — and blogger — will mark snarky milestone in Denver by John Moore

A 20-year-old Northwestern University student has been watching the Adams-Meryl Streep film "Julie & Julia" every day for a year, and blogging about it. The Denver Center will be hosting…

STAGE TUBE: Stephen Sondheim Talks 'Look, I Made a Hat' on NBC4! by BroadwayWorld TV

Stephen Sondheim returns with the second volume of his collected lyrics, Look, I Made a Hat, and another remarkable glimpse into his life and life's work. As he did in the acclaimed Finishin…

Theater spotlight: 'Charley's Aunt'

Dance spotlight: Minnesota PerformDance Starettes

Review: The Christmas Schooner (Mercury Theater) by Scotty Zacher

*The Christmas Schooner*, a characteristically commercial celebration of entrepreneurial and meteorological risk-taking, is just what Santa ordered. Reflecting our tough-loving yet sentiment…

Stockard Channing shrugs off pain to hit the stage by Mark Kennedy

Stockard Channing has made a speedy -- some might say miraculous -- return to Broadway.

An Evening With Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin by StageGrade

Are critics enchanted by an "An Evening With Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin"?

Review: (Toronto) Red by The Charlebois Post

Jim Mezon (photo credit: Bruce Zinger)Rothko’s Rage......Charlebois's dilemmaby Émilie CharleboisNotwithstanding my own impressions of Kim Collier’s production of “Red” I think the …

Saturday, November 26, 2011

Rehearsal RecapYesterday afternoon was our first rehearsal for my Heart Shaped Nebula Dec. 5th reading at Impact Theatre. I arrived with copies of the script and 3/4 of the apple pie I baked…

Class Is In Session by Linda

An acting class is currently being given at the Golden Theatre, but it's in the guise of a play about writing and writers. That play is Theresa Rebeck's Seminar.In the funny but slight play,…

Diana Szeinblum’s ALASKA in HD at BAM by Andy Horwitz

Diana Szeinblum's "Alaska" will be shown in HD at BAM Rose Cinemas on Mon, Dec 5 at 7pm. Don't miss!

Stockard Channing Returns to Broadway's Other Desert Citites by Adam Hetrick

Tony Award-winning actress Stockard Channing has resumed her role as the matriarch of the Wyeth family in the Broadway production of Jon Robin Baitz'z Other Desert Cities.

Bring It On Has People Cheering by George Pennacchio

ABC TV review/feature on "Bring It On" in LA

Tonight, tonight by Thomas Garvey

By now the annual Boston Early Music Festival chamber opera production qualifies as an "event." And that event is tonight (above is the promo video, which gives you some sense of the i…

Review: Peer Gynt (Polarity Ensemble Theatre) by Scotty Zacher

Directed by Jeremy Wechsler, Polarity Theatre's dramatic incarnation of Henrik Ibsen's *Peer Gynt* lacks focus, failing to ground itself or flesh out its characters at length. This creates i…

"Where Be Your Jibes Now?" - Hamlet at UC Davis by Art

"Where Be Your Jibes Now?" - Hamlet at UC Davis, a photo by arthennessey on Flickr.The Mirror Up To Nature - Boston Theater and Beyond

Instead of more data perhaps we should discuss why we keep ignoring the data we have? by Diane Ragsdale

I finally had found some time this week to read Scott Walter’s excellent second post in his trilogy (all three now published) looking at the 1% vs 99% issues in the US arts and culture sec…

BWW Exclusive Video Coverage of BROADWAY DREAMS' THIRD ANNUAL NYC BENEFIT by BroadwayWorld TV

If youre a BWW.com regular, you know that we have taken a shine to a relatively new not-for-profit group, The Broadway Dreams Foundation.We saw first-hand, last summer, in Philadelphia and w…

Historic Theatres: The Walnut Street Theatre by JK

A few weeks ago, my tour of old American theaters continued when I went to The Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia, PA to see Aspects of Love.  I am happy to report that it …

Captors at the Huntington by Thomas Garvey

I didn't think it was possible to write a boring play about Adolf Eichmann.Nevertheless, fledgling playwright Evan M. Wiener has managed to do it, and the Huntington has staged it with all t…

Cyber weekend for theatre lovers by Lorraine Treanor

Theatre lovers haven’t been left out of the cyber super sales weekend. On Monday, November 28th, for one day only, Signature Theatre is offering 50% off all tickets to their 2011/12 se…

St. Louis Symphony Orchestra offers quick tour of Musical Spain

Flamenco selections added excitement.

Criticism dies, again by George Hunka

I did not originally link to Michael Kaiser’s “The Death of Criticism or Everyone Is a Critic,” which ran in the 14 November Huffington Post, because … well, why link…

Private Lives by Carey Purcell

It is clear from Kim Cattrall’s entrance onstage in Private Lives that the audience is in for a smart, sensual treat. Striding onto a balcony clad in nothing but a fluffy white bath towel,…

Get into the swing of the season with jazz, dance selections

With another holiday season comes the chance to get into the swing of dance and jazz. Following is a selected guide to performances with the potential to make your season brighter.

The Rough-Faced Girl by Debbie Jackson

Synetic’s distinct style of telling stories through movement, fabric and mime are all over this touching and effective Native American tale of a young girl scarred by fire, who develop…

Burt Bacharach's SOME LOVERS Premieres at San Diego's Old Globe Today by BroadwayWorld

The Old Globe presents the World Premiere of Some Lovers, a new musical with book and lyrics by Tony and Grammy Award winner Steven Sater and music by Academy and Grammy Award-winning legend…

STAGE TUBE: John vs. Killian - PHANTOM Guitar Hero! by BroadwayWorld TV

In the latest episode of John vs. Killian, the two stars of PHANTOM OF THE OPERA face off on Guitar Hero, costumes and all

Standing on Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays by Doug Marino

Short plays about gay marriage playing in the West Village in NYC.  The moment I heard about it I thought, "Not likely to have an un-sympathetic ear in the audience".   Truth be to…

Stockard Channing Returns to OTHER DESERT CITIES Following Knee Surgery by BroadwayWorld

As BroadwayWorld.com previously reported, the Tony-winning star of OTHER DESERT CITIES, Stockard Channing took leave from the production on November 18 to undergo arthoscopic knee surgery on…

Why "Blood and Gifts" Is a Sure-Fire Keeper by Jan Simpson

You gotta love the folks at Lincoln Center Theater.  Or at least I do.  Artistic director André Bishop and executive producer Bernard Gersten do what too few of their not-for-prof…

St. Louis theater scene is full of options for the holidays

When a family spends a lot of time together, as they may during the holidays, two worries loom.

Fuse Book Review: A Couple of Nihilists Ready for a Piece of the Action by Bill Marx

Both of these novels about social corruption should be in every Occupy Wall Street library in the country: inequality is not a matter of fate but the result of a hapless acquiescence to subt…

BROADWAY RECALL: Noel Coward's Back On Broadway by Michael Dale

Shakespeares okay, Stoppard provides a fine mental workout and Ayckbourn is always good for a serious laugh, but the British playwright who never fails to delight me is the witty and wonderf…

Classical music offerings include candelight concert, holiday favorites

This time of year, many people like to celebrate by attending a special holiday concert or three. In St. Louis, happily enough, classical music concerts are available for almost every taste.

Stars of Vaudeville # 392: Lou Tellegen by Trav S.D.

  Lou Tellegen (born this day in 1881) is sadly most famous today for his Hollywood Babylon style suicide. Surrounded by scrapbooks and memoribilia, he stabbed himself to death in 1934. Sad…

Vesta Victoria by Trav S.D.

Today is the birthday of British Music Hall singer Vesta Victoria (for a full bio go here). Here she is now singing her signature song “Daddy Wouldn’t Buy me a Bow Wow”. To…

A Broadway Thanksgiving by Michael Portantiere

Here’s my own personal list of 10 theatrical things to be thankful for at this festive time of the year:

BWW's On This Day - November 26, 2011

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on November 26 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

Five boost road grosses

Legit News: Road grosses -- Five of the 10 shows pulled in more than $1 million in Week 25 (Nov. 14-20).

'Jackman' stormin' 'Mormon'

Legit News: 'Back on Broadway' among hottest tickets in town -- Most Broadway shows saw sales slip in Week 25 (Nov. 14-20). And then there was Hugh Jackman.

West End Review – revivals special (Sheen’s Hamlet +…) by TheatreVOICE

West End Review (1): Revivals Special. Mark Shenton (Sunday Express) and guests Kate Bassett (Independent on Sunday), Charles Spencer (Daily Telegraph) and Matt Wolf (International Herald Tr…

West End Review – new plays special by TheatreVOICE

West End Review (2): New Plays Special. Mark Shenton (Sunday Express) and guests Kate Bassett (Independent on Sunday), Charles Spencer (Daily Telegraph) and Matt Wolf (International Herald T…

2011 NBC Thanksgiving Parade Spiderman by Broadway Television Archive

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Godspell by Songs From The Musicals

Godspell A video montage featuring Hunter Parrish and the cast of the 2011 Broadway revival. No copyright infringement intended. http://www.songsfromthemusicals.com From: sftMusicals View…

2011 NBC Thanksgiving Parade Sister Act by Broadway Television Archive

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2011 NBC Thanksgiving Parade Priscilla by Broadway Television Archive

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Follies by Songs From The Musicals

Follies A video montage featuring Bernadette Peters and the cast of the 2011 Broadway revival. No copyright infringement intended. http://www.songsfromthemusicals.com From: sftMusicals Vi…

2011 NBC Thanksgiving Parade Michael Feinstein by Broadway Television Archive

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2011 NBC Thanksgiving Parade How to Succeed by Broadway Television Archive

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BWW TV: Opening Night of STANDING ON CEREMONY! by Broadway Beat

The Off Broadway production of Standing On Ceremony kicked off its open-ended run on November 7 and opened on Sunday, November 13, 2011. Broadway Beat was on hand to cover the show's opening…

Theatre For Thought, November 26, 2011 by The Charlebois Post

Ana (photo: Tristan Brand)DESIGNERS ARE NOT JUST DESSERTIt would be ideal if more companies reallocated their funds to allow for a greater integration of design and narrative.joel fishbaneIt…

The Ladykillers Begins Performances at West End's Gielgud Theatre Nov. 26 by Mark Shenton

The Ladykillers, a new stage version of the iconic 1955 Ealing film comedy that was subsequently remade by the Coen Brothers in 2004 in a version that starred Tom Hanks, begins performances …

CHART TOPPERS: Most-Read Playbill.com Stories, Week of Nov. 13-19 by Judy Samelson

Here are the most-read Playbill.com stories for the week of Nov. 13–19, 2011, from information compiled by Playbill.com.

THE SCREENING ROOM: A First Look at "I Kissed a Girl" Episode of Fox's "Glee" (Video) by Michael Gioia

Cory Monteith, who stars as Finn Hudson on the Fox hit series "Glee," will perform a cover of Cyndi Lauper's "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" on the upcoming girl-power …

THE WEEK AHEAD, Nov. 26-Dec. 2: Chita Rivera and John Cullum Visit Broadway; Playbill Hosts Gay Marriage Special by Blake Ross

Playbill.com's weekly planner reminds you that Bebe says "bye bye" to Feinstein's, Frank Langella meets his end as Gregor Antonescu, Charles Busch is Kate the Great, Chita …

Watch Out for A Christmas Story, the Musical!: You'll Shoot Your Eye Out by Sheryl Flatow

All grown-up, former child actor Peter Billingsley is a producer of the new stage musical of the 1983 holiday film favorite "A Christmas Story," now on tour.

PLAYBILL'S BRIEF ENCOUNTER With Seminar and "Harry Potter" Star Alan Rickman by Harry Haun

Alan Rickman, currently dipping his tongue in acid Broadway's Seminar, talks about his stage and film career, including "Sweeney Todd" and his "Harry Potter" pictures.

Some Lovers, Burt Bacharach's First Musical Since Promises, Promises, Premieres in CA; Jason Danieley Stars by Kenneth Jones

Some Lovers, a new pop musical-theatre take on O. Henry's holiday-themed "The Gift of the Magi," with songs by music legend Burt Bacharach and Tony Award-winning lyricist Steve…

Guthrie Theater's Charley's Aunt Begins Limited Run Nov. 26 by Andrew Gans

The Guthrie Theater's production of Charley's Aunt, Brandon Thomas' British farce, plays Nov. 26, 2011-Jan. 15, 2012, on the McGuire Proscenium Stage.

Jim Brochu Is The Man Who Came to Dinner, Beginning Nov. 26 by Adam Hetrick

Drama Desk winner Jim Brochu stars as radio personality Sheridan Whiteside in the Peccadillo Theater Company production of Kaufman and Hart's The Man Who Came to Dinner, which begins per…

Freud's Last Session Celebrates 500th Performance Off-Broadway Nov. 26 by Michael Gioia and Kenneth Jones

The long-running Off-Broadway play Freud's Last Session celebrates its 500th New York performance Nov. 26 at the 2 PM matinee at New World Stages.