Monday, January 16, 2012 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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A Tale of Three Dollys by Peter Filichia

By Peter Filichia -- Dolly Gallagher Levi has certainly kept her promise. For nearly half a century, she’s been telling us that “Dolly’ll never go away again”-- and she hasn’t, n…

SOURCE: Masterworks Broadway at 11:40PM

People You Should Know . . . Seth Numrich by Zack

Seth Numrich - Broadway: WarHorse (Lincoln Center, Dorothy Loudon Award for Excellence, Drama LeagueAward Nom, Outer Critics Circle Award Nom), The Merchant of Venice (ThePublic Theater). Of…

SOURCE: Visible Soul at 11:24PM

Follies (CD Review) by Wendy Caster

There are two components to a review of the recording of a musical: the discussion of the musical itself and the discussion of its presentation on the CD. Since four of us on this blog have …

SOURCE: Show Showdown at 11:20PM

In more theaters soon: science and cinema by Beth Teitell, Globe Staff

The $463,426 grant to the Coolidge comes at a time when getting people to leave their homes to see a movie can be a challenge-and when science and technology are playing an increasingly larg…

SOURCE: Boston Globe at 11:13PM

Osnes has 'Pipe Dream'

Legit News: Actress to star in Encores! show

SOURCE: Variety at 11:00PM
Monday, January 16, 2012 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Neil LaBute's SOME GIRLS Being Adapted for the Big Screen; Adam Brody to Star by BroadwayWorld

TV star Adam Brody has signed onto a film adaptation of Neil LaBute's SOME GIRLS.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:56PM

Okay, you thought Charles Isherwood was a crazy queen? You forgot about Hilton Als! by Thomas Garvey

I've already deconstructed Charles Isherwood's review of Lydia Diamond's Stickfly - do I really have to do the same thing for the New Yorker's equally-erratic theatre queen, Hilton Als? &nbs…

SOURCE: The Hub Review at 10:55PM

Brief flight before the fall of ‘Angels’ by Leigh Witchel

I* “Questions About Angels,” Joseph Mills tries to depict heaven on a shoestring — and though he uses only flashlights, tulle and student dancers, he sometimes catches a glimpse. But a…

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Live, nude, funny women by Elisabeth Vincentelli

Over the past decade, Young Jean Lee has emerged as one of the most fascinating, unpredictable voices on the downtown scene. The Korean-American playwright mercilessly poked fun at Asian ste…

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Arresting, but only on the screen by Frank Scheck

I* capturing the monotony and anger that marks the daily life of New York City cops, “Newyorkland” makes a powerfully compelling film.The problem is, it’s supposed to be a theater piec…

SOURCE: The New York Post Subscription at 10:23PM

Review: Untitled Feminist Show by Dan Bacalzo

Young Jean Lee's latest performance piece features six women of various body types who perform entirely in the nude.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:00PM
Monday, January 16, 2012 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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Ballerina Blossoms in the Bright Lights

Like a wine that needed to breathe, New York City Ballet principal Megan Fairchild has developed her skills over the years to reveal more energy, personality and brightness.

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Review: Megacosm (A Red Orchid Theatre) by Scotty Zacher

The story, the direction, the acting, the designs are all elements that combine for a fantastic formation. What is a Megacosm? It’s indescribable. You need to see this world premiere, to…

SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 09:36PM

Short play pulled, then reinstated in History Theatre's '1968' production

"The Corral," by Rhiana Yazzie had raised hackles among some leaders in the American Indian Movement. Issues were resolved.

SOURCE: StarTribune at 09:33PM

Red Orchid’s ‘Megacosm’ is a product under development by Bob Bullen

As we take our seats at the A Red Orchid Theatre’s production of Brett Neveu’s new play, Megacosm, a high-strung inventor (Larry Grimm) nervously twitches and blinks as he prepar…

SOURCE: Chicago Theatre Addict at 09:05PM
Monday, January 16, 2012 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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San Francisco by Octavio Solis by HowlRound

What you, Deborah Cullinan, have articulated in your beautiful essay on theater in San Francisco is no less than a Portrait of the Artist as a City. It’s a powerful testament to the theate…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 08:39PM

Adam Brody to Star in Film Version of Neil LaBute's Some Girls by Andy Propst

Adam Brody will star in the film version of Neil LaBute's Some Girls, according to a report in Variety. The work follows a successful writer who, before getting married, decides to tr…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 08:32PM

Seen and Heard by Robert Cashill

Review of LEO, Off Broadway

SOURCE: Live Design at 08:24PM

Cirque du Soleil's 'Amaluna' to be Directed by Diane Paulus; Receives Montreal Premiere by BroadwayWorld

Cirque du Soleil's latest touring show, Amaluna, will premiere in Montreal on April 19, 2012, followed by Quebec July 25, 2012 and Toronto September 5, 2012. Diane Paulus will direct the pro…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:17PM

'Chinglish' to close Jan. 29 by Chris Jones

The Goodman Theatre production of David Henry Hwang's "Chinglish," which transferred to Broadway this fall, will mis-translate its last phrase on Jan. 29.  

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 08:06PM

Cate Blanchett Among the Winners of 2011 Sydney Theatre Awards by Andy Propst

The winners of the 2011 Sydney Theatre Awards have been announced. The prizes were presented in a ceremony held on January 16. Among the winners is Cate Blanchett who was named Best Leadin…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 08:01PM
Monday, January 16, 2012 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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STAGE TUBE: On the Set of ABRAHAM LINCOLN, VAMPIRE HUNTER With Benjamin Walker by Stage Tube

BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON star Benjamin Walker is the title character in 20th Century Fox's Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter. Get a behind the scenes look at the movie below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:48PM

BWW TV Special: On the Set of SMASH with Norbert Leo Butz, Marc Shaiman, Scott Wittman & More! by BroadwayWorld TV

Today Tony-winner, Broadway star and BroadwayWorld.com fave Norbert Leo Butz was on set filming a guest starring role in the upcoming NBC series - SMASH and BroadwayWorld.com was there to ca…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:45PM

Stage review: 'MythBusters: Behind the Myths' at Nokia Theatre by Margaret Gray

No, they don t shoot a cannon onstage.No, they don t shoot a cannon onstage.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 07:40PM

Miranda by Theasy.com

HERE Arts Center, Off Off Broadway By Regina Robbins BOTTOM LINE: This "Whodunit?"engages the audience on multiple levels through a mashup of live performance, video, and a host of mu…

SOURCE: Theatre is Easy at 07:36PM

MEMORY'S TRICKS by John Simon

Memory plays strange tricks on us. There are not only (A) the losses of things we want to remember, but also (B) the things it annoyingly won’t let us forget. And further (C), things we pu…

SOURCE: John Simon at 07:28PM

Drew Gasparini at Joe's Pub to Feature Justin Guarini, Lindsay Mendez & More by BroadwayWorld

Drew Gasparini returns to Joe's Pub, January 22 at 930 PM. The evening will be jam packed with material from his award winning musical, Crazy, Just Like Me, his new musical Circles, and also…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:26PM
Monday, January 16, 2012 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Coming Attractions in Jazz: Winter Preview by J. R. Carroll

Is it winter? You wouldn't know it by the weather, or by the rich array of jazz performances coming up between now and the end of March.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 06:53PM

Review: Blizzard ’67 (Chicago Dramatists) by Scotty Zacher

Playwright Jon Steinhagen does a masterful job of recreating the male isolation of the time period and then drops two feet of snow on top of it. Director Russ Tutterow and the ensemble of G…

SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 06:29PM

Smash Pilot Online! (and a Smash!) by Michael Block

Just can't wait to see the new hit "Smash"? Well, you don't have to! NBC has released the Pilot and now you can get a sneak of the brilliant new show. I watched and let me tell you, A+. Sinc…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 06:29PM

Lyrics & Lyricist Series by Barry

“MAKIN’ WHOOPEE: Walter Donaldson, Gus Kahn and the Jazz Age.”               By Linda Amiel BurnsThe Lyrics & Lyricist Series at The 92nd St Y’s Kaufman Hall opened its n…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 06:22PM

Performance review: 'O(h)' at the Actors Company Theatre by Charlotte Stoudt

Wisecracking Liz Casebolt and Joel Smith take you under the tulle in "O(h)," their innovative if uneven hour of choreography and commentary now at the Actors Company Theatre in West Hollywoo…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 06:21PM

Theater Review | 'Young Jean Lee’s ‘Untitled Feminist Show': Young Jean Lee’s ‘Untitled Feminist Show’ — Review by Charles Isherwood

The creators of “Untitled Feminist Show” were seeking to create a “world in which people could identify and be however they wanted regardless of their sex,” according to Young Jean L…

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 06:03PM

Red Snow: The history’s here, but not the drama by J. Kelly Nestruck

Diana Tso’s play about the Rape of Nanking needs further development to engage as theatre

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 06:00PM

New musical based on Craigslist ads captures human longing by Marsha Lederman

Personal ads are ‘just so full of stories and weirdness and all the evidence of humanity,’ says co-creator Bill Richardson

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 06:00PM

The history’s here, but not the drama by J. Kelly Nestruck

Diana Tso’s play about the Rape of Nanking needs further development to engage as theatre

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 06:00PM
Monday, January 16, 2012 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Still, the Music Played On

At New York's 92nd Street Y this week, a celebration of music composed by Jews at a Nazi-controlled ghetto and transit camp in the Czech town of Terezín.

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal Subscription at 05:57PM

THEATER: Leo by Aaron Riccio

Photo/Heiko KalmbachPresented by The Carol Tambor Theatrical Foundation as "The Best of Edinburgh Festival"The wonderful thing about YouTube videos is that they tend to be short. They can pr…

SOURCE: That Sounds Cool at 05:53PM

Review: "Ludwig Live!" by David Patrick Stearns

"Ludwig Live!" is pretty much dead on arrival, says critic David Patrick Stearns.

SOURCE: Philly.com at 05:46PM

Theater Review | ‘World of Wires': ‘World of Wires’ at the Kitchen — Review by Ben Brantley

Jay Scheib’s “World of Wires,” at the Kitchen, is part of a performance trilogy about the mind-scrambling overlap of natural and technology-generated worlds.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:46PM

Arts And The Four Year Career by Joe Patti

An article recently posted on the Fast Company website talks about how transitory people’s jobs, and increasingly, career paths, are. “According to recent statistics, the median …

SOURCE: Butts In The Seats at 05:40PM

David Emerson Toney’s snowy day by Lorraine Treanor

David Emerson Toney agreed to write the book for a children’s musical at Adventure Theatre based on Ezra Jack Keats’ well loved book “The Snowy Day”.  But he was stuck. In the book,…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 05:32PM

Liza Minnelli & Chita Rivera to Duet at Kander & Ebb Gala in April by BroadwayWorld

Oscar-winning Hollywood legend Liza Minnelli has signed up to appear at a major charity gala in London on 29 April 2012 to celebrate the work of legendary songwriters Kander amp Ebb. The all…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:26PM

Loretta Devine, Cybill Shepherd to Star in Lifetime's The Client List by Brian Scott Lipton

Stage and screen veterans Loretta Devine and Cybill Shepherd will star alongside Jennifer Love Hewitt in Lifetime's upcoming drama series The Client List, according to Deadline.com. Sh…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:23PM

New American Wing Galleries for Paintings, Sculpture, and Decorative Arts, Metropolitan Museum of Art, with thoughts on Washington Crossing the Delawa by Yvonne Korshak

Albert Bierstadt, The Rocky Mountains, Landers Peak, 1863, oil on canvas, 73 1/2 x 120 3/4 in. 186.7 x 306.7 cm (for other paintings, full captions with dimensions at end) The MMA’s New Am…

SOURCE: Let's Talk Off-Broadway at 05:16PM

Porters End the LA Troilus Drought. Car Plays Hits OC. by Don Shirley

Troilus and Cressida, Shakespeare's take on the Trojan War, should be seen a lot more often in LA. The Porters of Hellsgate are doing their part in Charles Pasternak's inventive staging in…

SOURCE: LA STAGE Times at 05:16PM

THEATER: Hot Pepper, Air Conditioner, and The Farewell Speech by Aaron Riccio

Photo/Julie LembergerPresented by the Chelfitsch Theater Company as a co-production of the Japan Society and Under the Radar Festival.I first encountered the work of Toshiki Okada in the Pla…

SOURCE: That Sounds Cool at 05:07PM

People You Should Know . . . Libby Woodbridge by Zack

LibbyWoodbridge is currently working on Yosemite at theRattlestick Playwrights Theater. Her other credits include Jerusalem(Broadway, u/s), Gabriel (Atlantic Theater Company), Bossa Nova(Yal…

SOURCE: Visible Soul at 05:03PM

This Week's New Classifieds on BWW - 1/16/12

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld.com for 11612.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:00PM
Monday, January 16, 2012 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Fuse Concert Review: Concord Chamber Players and Jessica Zhou by Arts Fuse Editor

In a nice twist, no piece on the Concord Chamber Players program was written before 1907, and that oldest piece came from a fine composer, Camille Saint-Saëns, whose music has fallen somewh…

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 04:57PM

THE SCREENING ROOM: Happy Birthday, Ethel – Our Favorite Merman Moments by Playbill Staff

Ethel Merman – who possessed the voice that defined the Broadway belt – would have turned 102 Jan. 16. Rose, Reno Sweeney and Annie Oakley were all strong, no-nonsense women and …

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:57PM

Chinglish Celebrates Chinese New Year by Broadway's Best Shows

Chinglish Celebrates Chinese New Year http://dev.broadwaysbestshows.com/show/Chinglish - CHINGLISH is the hilarious story of an American businessman desperate to launch a new enterprise i…

SOURCE: YouTube at 04:55PM

REVIEW: The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess by JK

Review of the Saturday, January 14 evening performance at the Richard Rodgers Theatre in New York City, NY. An American Repertory Theatre production.  Starring Audra McDonald,…

SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 04:48PM

Loretta Devine Joins Cast of Lifetime's THE CLIENT LIST by BroadwayWorld

According to Deadline.com, Broadway veteran Loretta Devine has joined the cast of Lifetime's 'The Client List' as a series regular. The series is about 'a Texas housewife who, after being de…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:44PM

Chicago improv veteran, teacher Mike Enriquez dies at 42 by Nina Metz

Chicago lost a longtime member of the city’s sketch and improv scene last week. Performer and teacher Mike Enriquez, who mentored current “Saturday Night Live” featured pla…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 04:40PM

Rialto Chatter: Royal Shakespeare Company to Bring MATILDA to Broadway? by BroadwayWorld

Following a sensational sell-out season at The Courtyard Theatre, the RSC's production of MATILDA THE MUSICAL transfered to London's West End and opened November 24 to tremendous critical ac…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:35PM

Kathy Griffin, Jessica Lange, Meryl Streep Win Dorian Awards by Brian Scott Lipton

The Gay and Lesbian Entertainment Critics Association has announced the winners of the organization's Dorian Awards. The winners will be announced on January 16. The film Beginners, 50…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:30PM

Alert: This Week's Grosses Due Tomorrow by BroadwayWorld

Just an FYI that due to today's holiday, this week's Broadway Grosses will instead be released tomorrow, Tuesday January 17th.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:20PM

STAGE TUBE: Elton John Chats at Golden Globes Red Carpet by Stage Tube

Last night, January 15, the 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards were held in Beverly Hills. In the video below, nominee Elton John chats on the red carpet about the ceremony and preparing for Ri…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:16PM

Sneak Peek at New Logo for Broadway's Newsies by Adam Hetrick

The stage adaptation of the Disney film Newsies is getting ready to make Broadway headlines this spring, and Playbill.com has a sneak peek at the new logo.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:16PM

Norbert Leo Butz to Appear on NBC's Smash by Brian Scott Lipton

Tony Award winner Norbert Leo Butz will guest star on an upcoming episode of the NBC's musical drama Smash. The actor filmed a scene on Monday. January 16 at the St. George Theatre in…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:12PM

Black Rep production cuts prices for special Wednesday show

Discount continues celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 04:07PM

Performance review: 'O(h)' at the Actors Company Theatre by Charlotte Stoudt

Charlotte Stoudt reviews Liz Casebolt and Joel Smith's dance-theater hybrid, "O(h)," now at the Actors Company Theatre in West Hollywood

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 04:00PM
Monday, January 16, 2012 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Julie Taymor, Meredith Monk and More Set for La MaMa Talks by Adam Hetrick

Interdisciplinary artist Meredith Monk will be part of the Jan. 23 Monday Nights at La MaMa series, part of the experimental company's 50th anniversary season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:58PM

BWW 2011 Los Angeles Awards Winners Announced - Jennifer Leigh Warren Scores Double-Win, Ripley, Maroulis & More! by BroadwayWorld

After an intense internal auditing process, the results are in for the 2011 Los Angeles Awards This year's awards broke traffic records and we couldn't be more excited to announce the 2011 B…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:55PM

Review: (Toronto) Red Snow by The Charlebois Post

Zoé Doyle (photo credit: Alex Felipe)Isabel's JourneyRed Snow provokes, fascinatesby Beat RiceALPHA stands for the Association for Learning and Preserving the History of WWII in Asia. Their…

SOURCE: The Charlebois Post at 03:41PM

Authentic 'Blizzard '67' just needs to pick up the pace by Chris Jones

THEATER REVIEW: "Blizzard '67" at Chicago Dramatists ★★½ THEATER REVIEW: "Blizzard '67" at Chicago Dramatists ★★½ ... Down at Chicago Dramatists last Friday night,…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 03:41PM

Solid storytelling in BoHo's 'Tartuffe,' but what's with the steampunk setting? by Kerry Reid

THEATER REVIEW: "Tartuffe" by BoHo Theatre at Theater Wit ★★½ KERRY REID reviews "Tartuffe" by BoHo Theatre at Theater Wit ★★½

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Miranda July, Ben Katchor, Mark Mulcahy Set for San Francisco's Bookfest by Brian Scott Lipton

Cartoonist Ben Katchor and composer Mark Mulcahy will present their new multimedia pop opera Up from the Stacks as part of Bookfest at the Kanbar Hall at the Jewish Community Center of San F…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:31PM

Juilliard School Announces $20 Million Gift for Early Music by James R. Oestreich

On Tuesday, the Juilliard School is announcing a $20 million gift to endow its graduate-level program in historical performance.

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Debussy’s “Martyr”: A Poisoned Arrow by Chloe Veltman

On last week's VoiceBox, composer and blogger Brian Rosen and I explored the theme of "badness" in vocal music. You can read Brian's accompanying blog post on the broadcast here.Towards the …

SOURCE: Chloe Veltman at 03:26PM

Julianna Margulies, Natalie Portman, Octavia Spencer to Be Among SAG Award Presenters by Andy Propst

An updated ilneup of presenters has been announced for the 18th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, which will be handed out January 29 in Los Angeles and aired live on TNT and TBS. Among t…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM
Monday, January 16, 2012 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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'Les Liaisons Dangereuses:' Not enough danger

REVIEW: The sexual drama "Les Liaisons Dangereuses" offers a cool 18th-century elegance but not much steam.

SOURCE: StarTribune at 02:56PM

Annika Boras, Jacob Fishel, Andrew Weems Set for TFANA's The Broken Heart by Brian Scott Lipton

Theater For a New Audience has announced cast and creative team for its production of John Ford's The Broken Heart, to run at the Duke at 42nd Street, February 4-March 4. The production…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:52PM

Barbara Cook, Andrea Marcovicci, Duncan Sheik Set for New Cabaret Jazz Venue in Las Vegas by Dan Bacalzo

The Cabaret Jazz at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts in Las Vegas has announced its Spring 2012 schedule. The two-level, 258-seat venue overlooks Symphony Park. The series will beg…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:47PM

Matthew Morrison at the 2012 Golden Globes by MatthewMorrison.net

Matthew Morrison at the 2012 Golden Globes From: matthewmorrisonnet Views: 3 1 ratings Time: 03:01 More in People & Blogs

SOURCE: YouTube at 02:34PM

Paulus to stage 'Amaluna'

Legit News: Cirque du Soleil taps Broadway director

SOURCE: Variety at 02:32PM

What Icons Would You Like to See Musicalized On Stage? Playbill Readers Pick Their Favorites by Playbill Staff

Nearly 30 years ago, the life of blonde bombshell Marilyn Monroe served as inspiration for the short-lived 1983 Broadway musical Marilyn. Beginning in February, the new NBC series "Smas…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:27PM

Tonight at Industry-Bar - Marty Thomas Presents: Diva by Byrne Harrison

Grammy nominated recording artist and Broadway performer, Marty Thomas (Xanadu, Secret Garden, Wicked) prepares to redefine the nightclub scene with his new act Marty Tho…

SOURCE: Stage Buzz at 02:14PM
Monday, January 16, 2012 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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THE SCREENING ROOM: Watch a Sneak Peek of the Upcoming "Glee" Episode "Yes/No" (Video) by Michael Gioia

The gleeks at McKinley High will cover songs from the musical Grease when "Glee" returns Jan. 17 on Fox with an episode entitled "Yes / No."

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:59PM

PHOTO FLASH: Kevin Chamberlin, Alec Mapa, Bruce Vilanch, Tuc Watkins Attend Jackie Hoffman's Jackie Five-OH! by Brian Scott Lipton

Actors Kevin Chamberlin, Clinton Leupp, Alec Mapa, Bruce Vilanch, and Tuc Watkins were among the attendees for the opening of Jackie Five-OH! at The Renberg Theatre in Los Angeles. Proceedin…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:57PM

Exclusive InDepth InterView: Constantine Maroulis Talks THE TOXIC AVENGER, ROCK OF AGES Film, AMERICAN IDOL & More by Pat Cerasaro

On Friday, I had the enviable privilege of talking to ROCK OF AGES Tony Award nominee and AMERICAN IDOL star Constantine Maroulis all about the new musical he is starring in at the Alley The…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:48PM

Laura Osnes Is Titular Princess in Revamped Cinderella Readings by Adam Hetrick

Recent Bonnie & Clyde star Laura Osnes, who will star in the City Center Encores! production of Pipe Dream, will take on the role of Cinderella in a New York reading of a revised product…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:45PM

Patrick K. Brown to Join Broadway's The Lion King by Brian Scott Lipton

Patrick R. Brown will assume the role of Scar in Broadway's The Lion King, beginning on Monday, Januayr 16. Based on the 1994 Disney animated film, the stage musical features Elton Jo…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:37PM

Jane Monheit to Offer Master Class at Birdland by Brian Scott Lipton

Award winning jazz vocalist Jane Monheit will play Birdland, January 17-20, and offer a special master class on Sunday, January 22. A limited number of ten singers can purchase $50 advance…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:31PM

Patrick R. Brown Is New Scar in Broadway's Lion King Beginning Jan. 16 by Michael Gioia

Patrick R. Brown, who was previously seen as Scar in the Singapore production of The Lion King, reprises his performance on Broadway beginning Jan. 16 at the Minskoff Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:22PM

How to Succeed Star Beau Bridges on Broadway Fandom and Feeling the Spirit of His Late Father by Lindsay Champion

Beau Bridges may be new on the Broadway musical scene, but this show-biz vet has more than a few theatrical productions under his belt. Bridges debuted on the Great White Way 45 years ago in…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:21PM

Patrick R. Brown Joins Cast of THE LION KING as 'Scar' by BroadwayWorld

Broadways landmark musical event THE LION KING is pleased to welcome PATRICK R. BROWN as Scar, beginning performances Monday, January 16. Making his Broadway debut, Brown previously played t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:21PM

PHOTO CALL: Inside the 2012 Golden Globe Awards by Joseph Marzullo

"The Descendants," "The Artist," "Homeland" and "Modern Family" were among the big winners at the 69th annual Golden Globe Awards, which were presente…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:20PM

Help Get NPH to See This Play With Me! by Jordan Levine

I recently got invited to a production of Gob Squad's Kitchen at The Public Theater for this Thursday, January 19th. The show is going to be the Public's first with a tweet-seat section and …

SOURCE: YouTube at 01:16PM

‘Chinglish’ Set to Close on Broadway January 29 by David Rogers

Though it was named the #1 new American play of 2011 by Time magazine, it has been announced that “Chinglish” will end its Broadway run on Sunday, January 29 after 128 performances. “C…

SOURCE: broadway.me at 01:00PM

Turning Graveyard Shift Experiences Into MASKS by Terryl Daluz

Most LA actors take other jobs to support their acting. But how many of them turn their experiences on those jobs into an award-winning play (with roles for themselves, of course)? Inspired …

SOURCE: LA STAGE Times at 01:00PM

‘Phantom of the Opera’ Closes in Las Vegas September 2 by David Rogers

The Las Vegas production of “Phantom of the Opera” will close September 2. A shortened version of the popular Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, “Phantom—the Vegas Spectacular,” opened a…

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 01:00PM
Monday, January 16, 2012 at noon (Broadway Time)
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BWW Poll Results: Voters Want SMASH's Ivy Lynn to Play Marilyn! by BroadwayWorld

The holiday season has come to a close, and it's hard not to reflect back on the fabulous Broadway season that was 2011. Filled with new musicals, classic revivals, and a star-studded cast o…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:58PM

Broadway Spring 2012. Is Broadway Weak? Oh No, says Apolo Ohno by Jonathan Mandell

“Human salvation lies in the hands of the creatively maladjusted.”- Martin Luther King, Jr. What’s on Broadway? Long-running shows, shows about to close, and shows about to ope…

SOURCE: The Faster Times at 12:53PM

ONSTAGE & BACKSTAGE: The Follies of Jan Maxwell and Deconstructing for Free by Seth Rudetsky

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:51PM

Contemporary Art Museum annual gala to honor Paul Ha

HA FAREWELL: Paul Ha, former -- and only -- director of the St. Louis Contemporary Art Museum in Grand Center, will be honored at the museum's annual gala Feb. 4 begining at 6 p.m. at the Fo…

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 12:39PM

Man in the Middle, Theatre 503, London

Ron Elisha at times resorts to cartooning in his version of the Julian Assange/Wikileaks affair

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Lovesong, Lyric Hammersmith, London

Abi Morgan’s play focuses on one relationship through the decades to build a moving meditation on lost youth and vanished time

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:35PM

Photo Coverage: Sebastian Arcelus, Ann Harada, et al. Perform at William Finn's AMERICAN SONGBOOK Concert by Stephen Sorokoff

Lincoln Centers acclaimed series American Songbook returns to the elegant Allen Room in January for its fourteenth season celebrating the diversity of American popular song. Closing out Week…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:32PM

Show pics: Sher leads Travelling Light at National & on tour

Production images have today (16 January 2012) been released for the National Theatre's production of Travelling Light - the first of two productions Antony Sher will lead at the National ov…

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 12:20PM

THE SCREENING ROOM: Daniel Radcliffe Hosts "Saturday Night Live" (Video) by Michael Gioia

Daniel Radcliffe, most recently seen as ambitious office-climber J. Pierrepont Finch in the Broadway revival of How to Succeed…, made his "Saturday Night Live" hosting debut…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:20PM

Cirque’s newest show to debut in Toronto in September. by Richard Ouzounian

Amaluna is loosely based on Shakespeare’s The Tempest and directed by Diane Paulus.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 12:16PM

ArtsBeat: 'Chinglish' to Close by Larry Rohter

It will end its run on Jan. 28.

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Photo Flash: SPIDER-MAN Hosts Talk Back for PS 343 Students by BroadwayWorld

Yesterday, January 15, SPIDER-MAN TURN OFF THE DARK welcomed 200 middle school students from MS 343 in the Bronxto the matinee. Afterwards, Spideys Craig Henningsen, Matthew James Thomas and…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:13PM

Glenn Close, Meryl Streep, Michelle Williams Receive AACTA Nominations by Brian Scott Lipton

Nominees have been announced for the first Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards. The organization's president, Oscar and Tony winner Geoffrey Rush, will reveal the wi…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:11PM

"The Picture Box" Opens by Barry

Photo: Barry GordinThe Negro Ensemble Company presented The Picture Box, a new play by Cate Ryan, Off Broadway at Theater Row. The play, a warm and loving story about the relationship betwee…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 12:05PM

Space Availability at Stage 773 by Chicago Plays

Stage773 has DISCOUNTED last minute space available! Fully renovated Northside theatre space available for February/March at Stage773. Proscenium space seats 148 and theatre in great locatio…

SOURCE: Collective Leverage at 12:01PM

Marco Zuzino Debuts, Bianca Marroquin Returns to Cast of ‘Chicago’ by David Rogers

On January 16, Latin-American star Marco Zunino will make his Broadway debut as lawyer Billy Flynn in the current revival of “Chicago” at the Ambassador Theatre. He will stay with the mu…

SOURCE: broadway.me at 12:00PM

Highlights From Broadway's The Road to Mecca

The Roundabout Theatre Company brings The Road to Mecca, Athol Fugard's 1988 play based on a true story, to Broadway for the first time. Set in South Africa's Karoo region, Mecca follow…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM
Monday, January 16, 2012 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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News: ATG Strike Co-Producing Deal with Tali Pelman

Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG), the UK's biggest commercial theatre owners, will embark on a co-producing partnership with West End and Broadway producer Tali Pelman it has been announced. …

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 11:57AM

Photo Flash: Anthony Rapp, FANTASTICKS Cast et al. Help 'Charities to Benefit' by BroadwayWorld

On Friday January 13, Times Square Chronicles, MEDEA Vodka, and Columbus Circle Wines and Spirits launched Charities to Benefit, an innovative initiative to bring light to the charities of c…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:56AM

Liam Neeson to Appear on NBC's LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON Tonight by BroadwayWorld

Liam Neeson will be among the upcoming guests of this week's LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON on NBC.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:56AM

Original London Cast of Les Miserables Told That Royalties on Original Cast Album to Cease by Mark Shenton

The original London company of Les Miserables, which included Alun Armstrong, Roger Allam, Michael Ball, Patti LuPone and Frances Ruffelle (who won a Tony Award when she reprised her perform…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:56AM

Photo Coverage: Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, et al. at the 2012 BET Honors by Walter McBride

The fifth annual BET HONORS will celebrate the outstanding achievements of extraordinary legends in music, literature, entertainment, media, service and education. Acclaimed actress Gabriell…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:46AM

Photo Flash: First Loot at Kate Shindle in Maltz Jupiter's CABARET by BroadwayWorld

The Maltz Jupiter Theatre presents Kate Shindle in Cabaret, the energetic, politically charged, seductive, and daring Tony Award-winning production that is ranked among the greatest American…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:42AM

Dancing toward a spiritual plane

REVIEW: Music of Stevie Wonder inspired Ronald K. Brown's troupe Evidence in a new work at the Ordway.

SOURCE: StarTribune at 11:39AM

Chinglish Loses Its Broadway Tongue; Play Will Close Jan. 29 by Kenneth Jones

The Broadway production of David Henry Hwang's Chinglish, a comedy about an Ohio businessman navigating misunderstandings of language and etiquette on an important business trip to China…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:39AM

CHINGLISH to Close on Broadway January 29, 2012 by BroadwayWorld

CHINGLISH, the new comedy which was named by TIME Magazine as the 1 new American play of 2011, will play its final performance on Sunday, January 29, 2012. It will have played 128 performanc…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:38AM

Broadway's Chinglish to Close on January 29 by Brian Scott Lipton

David Henry Hwang's Chinglish will end its Broadway run at the Longacre Theatre on Sunday, January 29 after a run of 128 performances. The production is directed by Leigh Silverman. Th…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:38AM

High School in the Spotlight: Heritage High School! by BroadwayWorld

Based on user demand, BWW is taking our commitment to arts education one step further with the launch of the BWW Student Center - High School Edition. This directory features upcoming show l…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:37AM

PHOTO CALL: Daniel Radcliffe Hosts "Saturday Night Live" by Matthew Blank

Daniel Radcliffe, who recently wrapped up his engagement as J. Pierrepont Finch in the Broadway revival of How to Succeed… in early January, hosted the Jan. 14 episode of "Saturd…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:37AM

Offer: Best is Webster's Duchess at the Old Vic: Programme + Drink

Eve Best returns to The Old Vic in March 2012, in John Webster's great Jacobean tragedy, THE DUCHESS OF MALFI/B>, directed by Jamie Lloyd. Come on our hosted Whatsonstage.com Outing on 22 Ma…

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 11:36AM

Industry Ticket Offers by Chicago Plays

This Is Not A Dance Concert – The Seldoms at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph, is offering a limited number of $15 industry tickets, limit 2 per person, for the 7 p.…

SOURCE: Collective Leverage at 11:36AM

Press agent Bill Schelble dies

Legit News: Repped shows on Broadway, on tour

SOURCE: Variety at 11:30AM

Casting Announced for Guthrie Production of Donald Margulies' Time Stands Still by Andrew Gans

Casting has been announced for The Guthrie Theater's upcoming production of Donald Margulies' Time Stands Still, which begins previews April 7, opens April 13 and continues through M…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:28AM

Steven Pasquale to Join NBC's Up All Night by Brian Scott Lipton

Stage and screen star Steven Pasquale will join the cast of NBC's hit sitcom Up All Night in a recurring role, according to TVGuide.com. The series stars Christina Applegate as a new m…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:26AM

Landless’ Mashup Festival – late night edition by Steve Hallex

This Saturday, I attended DCTS’ annual party at a lovely Thai restaurant near DuPont Circle.  I must say that every moment was enjoyable, but the party really started with Tim Treanor’s…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 11:25AM

NBC's "The Voice" Will Return in February by Andrew Gans

The second season of the hit NBC singing reality program "The Voice," where contestants are chosen based solely on their vocals, will kick off Feb. 5 following Super Bowl XLVI.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:22AM

When theatre keeps it in the family by Jo Caird

Audiences love seeing relatives or lovers acting together on stage – but does it make for good drama?If there's one thing the public seems to love, it's getting an insight into the persona…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:21AM

STAGE TUBE: On This Day 1/16- HELLO, DOLLY! by Stage Tube

Today in 1964, Hello Dolly opened at the St. James Theatre, where it ran for 2844 performances. The show features lyrics and music by Jerry Herman and a book by Michael Stewart, based on Th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:19AM

David Henry Hwang's Chinglish to Close January 29 by Broadway.com

David Henry Hwang's culture clash comedy Chinglish will play its final performance on Sunday, January 29. The critically acclaimed play started performances at Broadway's Longacre Th…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:19AM

Photo Flash: SMASH Team Supports Junior Theatre Festival by BroadwayWorld

NBCs Smash actors Christian Borle, Brian dArcy James and Jaime Cepero Smash executive producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron A Chorus Lines Baayork Lee, Bonnie and Clydes Jeff Calhoun and Anni…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:05AM

In Honor of Martin Luther King by Scott Walters

While there will be many tributes today to the vision and determination of Martin Luther King, from artists and non-artists alike, I think the best thing the arts as a field could do would b…

SOURCE: Theatre Ideas at 11:04AM

PHOTO FLASH: Christian Borle, Brian d'Arcy James, Charles Strouse at Junior Theater Festival by Brian Scott Lipton

The 2012 Junior Theater Festival was held January 13-15 at the Cobb Galleria in Atlanta. The event is the world's largest musical theater festival dedicated to groups working with elem…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:03AM

STAGE TUBE: OUTSIDE THE BOX's Season One Finale! by Stage Tube

The sixth episode of Outside the Box has been posted. In the latest episode, Days of Our Lives and musical theatre star Matthew Ashford is asked to star in a new musical for the Outside the …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:00AM

PHOTO CALL: Kate Shindle Stars in Cabaret at Maltz Jupiter Theatre by Joseph Marzullo

Recent Wonderland star Kate Shindle takes on the role of Sally Bowles in the Maltz Jupiter Theatre production of Kander and Ebb's Cabaret, which began Jan. 10 in FL.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:00AM

This post is for everyone who thinks theater is too expensive. by Ken Davenport

Theater tickets are a luxury good . . . so they can be expensive. But, thanks to programs like 20at20, they can also be downright cheap. Starting January 18th and continuing on for 20 days, …

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00AM
Monday, January 16, 2012 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Twitter Watch: Norbert Leo Butz on the SMASH Set! by BroadwayWorld

On Twitter Watch, xxx wrote Tony-winner, Broadway star and BroadwayWorld.com fave Norbert Leo Butz is on set today filming a guest starring role in the upcoming NBC series - SMASH. Butz will…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:57AM

Casting Complete for West End Children of Eden Benefit Concert; Tom Pearce Will Be Noah by Michael Gioia and Mark Shenton

West End actors Tom Pearce (Les Miserables), Jamie Papanicolaou, Daniella Bowen and Daisy Tonge complete the cast of Stephen Schwartz and John Caird's 1991 biblical musical Children of E…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:43AM

Martin Dockery to Star in The Bike Trip on January 24 by Brian Scott Lipton

Martin Dockery will star in one-night-only performance of his award-winning solo play, The Bike Trip on Tuesday January 24 at 8pm at The Barrow Street Theatre. In The Bike Trip, Dockery set…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:42AM

Competition: Win Tickets to SoundBites at Rich Mix by A Younger Theatre

Featuring some of London’s most bold and exciting young theatre makers and musicians, SoundBites has created a brand new space for experimentation. Music and original theatre are comin…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 10:39AM

Do You Need a Social Media Communications Policy? by Rebecca Coleman

Change. If you are drinking the Social Media Kool-Aid, then you have to accept that dealing with constant change is a given. It’s a double-edged sword: it keeps things interesting, you…

SOURCE: Rebecca Coleman at 10:32AM

Want to make an impact? Have a dream and build a super team. by Michael Roderick

There is no doubt that one of the strongest tools in your networking tool box is your ability to introduce other people to one another, but there is one tool that is even stronger than that:…

SOURCE: One Producer in the City at 10:30AM

BREAKING NEWS: Equity Respond To Accusations Of 'Silly' Contract Over LES MISERABLES Cast Recording by Rialto Chatter

After we broke the news on Saturday that the Les Miserables original cast are currently locked in a row regarding royalty payments on their recording, actors' union Equity have responded to …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:28AM

The Importance of Being Earnest to Play London's Theatre Royal Haymarket by Brian Scott Lipton

The Old Red Lion's production of Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest, now on view at Islington through January 28, will transfer to the Theatre Royal Haymarket, January 3…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:27AM

Ali Ewoldt, Andrew Kober, Kara Lindsay, Jose Llana Will Sing Work of Sam Carner and Derek Gregor at The Duplex by Andrew Gans

A host of theatre performers will interpret the songs of Richard Rodgers Award winners Sam Carner and Derek Gregor Jan. 17 at The Duplex.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:27AM

Barbara Walsh Leads This Week's BROADWAY BALLYHOO At Feinstein's 1/19 by BroadwayWorld

Tony Nominee Barbara Walsh Company, Ryan Silverman Phantom of the Opera, Marva Hicks Caroline or Change, and multi-award winning nightclub entertainer Mark Nadler will star this Thursday nig…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:21AM

Save up to 50% on Tickets to ANYTHING GOES! by Contests

Save up to 50 on weeknights this winter to ANYTHING GOES

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:14AM

Norbert Leo Butz to Guest Star on NBC's SMASH! by BroadwayWorld

Tony-winner, Broadway star and BroadwayWorld.com fave Norbert Leo Butz is on set today filming a guest starring role in the upcoming NBC series - SMASH. Butz will play the lead character in …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:11AM

TOXIC AVENGER Aiming for Broadway Pre-Tonys? by BroadwayWorld

Texas' Alley Theatre is currently presenting a revised version of production of The Toxic Avenger starring Tony nominee Constantine Maroulis, and featuring several new songs and revised book…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:10AM

Rene Rivera to Star in The King of the Desert at Casa 0101 by Brian Scott Lipton

René Rivera will star in a new production of Stacey Martino's play, The King of the Desert to be presented on the new Main Stage at Casa 0101 Theater in Boyle Heights, Calif…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:10AM

Cate Blanchett, Hairspray Among 2011 Sydney Theatre Award Winners by Adam Hetrick

The 2011 Sydney Theatre Awards were presented in an awards ceremony Jan. 16. Academy Award winner Cate Blanchett, Angela Betzien's new play The Dark Room, and Hairspray were among the ev…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:10AM

5 Reasons You Should See Joyful Noise, or, Praise Jesus for Jeremy Jordan by The Mick

So, you’ve seen the Joyful Noise reviews. They’re not great. We’re not here to argue.  We are here, however, to tell you why Joyful Noise is still totally worth a few hours of your ti…

SOURCE: The Craptacular at 10:07AM
Monday, January 16, 2012 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Vanya on Winnisimmet Street by Thomas Garvey

I wish I could say the current Apollinaire Theatre production of Uncle Vanya was truly great, rather than just pretty good; it's the kind of production that you root for, because it's a chal…

SOURCE: The Hub Review at 09:53AM

What's Playing on Broadway This Week: January 16-22 by BroadwayWorld

Look below 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…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:48AM

Barbara Walsh, Ryan Silverman, Marva Hicks, Mark Nadler Set for Broadway Ballyhoo Concert by Andrew Gans

The lineup for the Jan. 19 performance of Scott Siegel's Broadway Ballyhoo, the concert series that is now playing an open-ended run Thursday evenings at 11 PM at Feinstein's at Loew…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:47AM

Songs from "Smash" Now Available for Download on iTunes by Adam Hetrick

Three songs from the NBC series "Smash" are now available for download via iTunes. The new television drama series starring Katharine McPhee, Megan Hilty and Christian Borle, trace…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:47AM

She Stoops To Conquer - Video Diary Episode 1 by National Theatre

She Stoops To Conquer - Video Diary Episode 1 From: NationalTheatre Views: 4 0 ratings Time: 02:43 More in Entertainment

SOURCE: YouTube at 09:45AM

Photo Coverage: BET Honors 2012 Awards Presentation by Walter McBride

Check out photos from the awards ceremony below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:45AM

Photo Coverage: Arrivals at BET Honors 2012 by Walter McBride

The fifth annual BET HONORS will celebrate the outstanding achievements of extraordinary legends in music, literature, entertainment, media, service and education. Acclaimed actress Gabriell…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:44AM

Joan August Kucinski dies

Legit News: Appeared on Broadway, with New York City Opera

SOURCE: Variety at 09:37AM

Alan Campbell, Nora Mae Lyng, Heather MacRae, Barbara Walsh Set for Boynton Beach Club: A New Musical In Concert by Andrew Gans

Boynton Beach Club: A New Musical In Concert, which is based on the Susan Seidelman movie "Boynton Beach Club," will be presented Feb. 10-12 at the Park Vista Theatre in Lake Worth…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:35AM

Photo Flash: Daniel Radcliffe Hosts SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE by BroadwayWorld

Broadway vet Daniel Radcliffe made his Saturday Night Live hosting debut on Saturday night alongside musical guest Lana Del Ray. Radcliffe wrapped up his run in Broadway's HOW TO SUCCEED IN …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:29AM

Photo Coverage: 2012 Golden Globe Awards - The Winners! by BroadwayWorld

Check out photos of all the Golden Globe winners below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:29AM

Marva Hicks, Mark Nadler, Ryan Silverman, Barbara Walsh Set for January 19 Broadway Ballyhoo by Brian Scott Lipton

Marva Hicks, Mark Nadler, Ryan Silverman, and Barbara Walsh will star in Broadway Ballyhoo at Feinstein's at Loews Regency on Thursday, January 19 at 11pm. Produced and hosted by Thea…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:29AM

"Beauty and the Beast (3D)," "Joyful Noise" and "War Horse" Among Top 10 Highest-Grossing Weekend Films by Andrew Gans

The 3-D version of Disney's "Beauty and the Beast," which was the basis for the long-running Broadway musical of the same name, was the second highest-grossing film of the week…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:21AM

Photo Coverage: 2012 Golden Globe Awards - The Fashion! by BroadwayWorld

Check out photos of all the hottest Golden Globe fashions below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:17AM

Full Cast Set for Children of Eden Benefit Concert by Andy Propst

Full casting has been announced for the gala performance of Children of Eden by Stephen Schwartz and John Caird, to be offered at the Prince of Wales Theatre on Sunday, January 29. Proceeds …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:14AM

Embracing Cable’s Concept of Opening Night by Bill Carter

NBC says it is planning a “full court press” to promote “Smash,” a musical drama, which will have its premiere on Feb. 6, but will be available online sooner.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 09:10AM

Ticket Summit two days away from conference opening

Ticket Summit® is coming up this week, January 18-20, at The Waldorf=Astoria in New York, NY. The three-day conference and trade show will host professionals from all sections of the tic…

SOURCE: Ticket News at 09:06AM

Theatrical Trailers Come Of Age

Grab a Kleenex kids.The new Broadway-bound musical Once, based on the 2006 Irish indie flick of the same name about two real-life lovestruck musicians, just released this live-theater versi…

SOURCE: Paper Mag at 09:00AM

News: Opening: Bush's New Girl, NT Travelling Light, Court Constellations

Amongst the major London openings, in the West End and further afield, this week are: OPENING TUESDAYOur New GirlTUESDAY 17 JANUARY 2012 (PREVIEWS FROM 12 JANUARY)Nancy Harris’ "wic…

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 09:00AM

This Week on Broadway for January 15, 2012: Pippin, Matilda, and MTI's Junior Theater Festival by James Marino

Peter Filichia, Michael Portantiere and James Marino talk about Peter's trip to London where he saw Pippin and Matilda. Also discussed Junior Theater Festival (MTI), HowlRound, and Dancing a…

SOURCE: BroadwayStars at 09:00AM
Monday, January 16, 2012 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Les Misérables cast seek legal advice after royalty cash cut off by Matt Trueman

Original Les Mis cast vows to fight contract denying them any more royalty payments, 25 years onDo you hear the people sing – and, if so, will they be getting paid for it? The first cast o…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:55AM

Appreciation by George Hunka

I’d very much like to thank those who braved the 25-degree temperature to join Margo Jefferson, Tom Sellar, Randy Gener, Andy Horwitz, and myself for the panel discussion on criticism …

SOURCE: Superfluities Redux at 08:55AM

This Week on Broadway for January 15, 2012: Pippin, Matilda, and MTI’s Junior Theater Festival by James Marino

Notes and links for the podcast. Panel: Peter Filichia | [email protected] | Facebook Broadway Musical MVPs, 1960-2010: The Most Valuable Players of the Past 50 Seasons, is n…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 08:49AM

Hugh Jackman, Morgan Freeman et al to Celebrate BETTY WHITE'S 90th BIRTHDAY Tonight on NBC by BroadwayWorld

Broadway veteran Hugh Jackman will be among the star-studded line-up paying tribute to one of the world's most beloved entertainers in BETTY WHITE'S 90th BIRTHDAY A Tribute to America's Gold…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:36AM

SOUND OFF SPECIAL AWARDS SHOW SPOTLIGHT: GOLDEN GLOBES 2012 by Pat Cerasaro

Meryl Streep Got Bleeped. So goes the 2012 GOLDEN GLOBES broadcast and its destined subtitle for all time. A gallon of gaffes and a ton of risqu fun made the night more memorable for its mom…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:00AM

Feature: January's Collectible CDs by Andy Propst

Reviews of Godspell, The People in the Picture, Treemonisha, and 13 more recent recordings.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 08:00AM
Monday, January 16, 2012 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Should theatre leave more to the imagination? by Matt Trueman

Digital projections and computer animation make all kind of amazing effects possible – but do they rob theatre of what it's all about?Ordinarily, the prospect of Rupert Goold tackling CS L…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:49AM

Stars of Vaudeville #424: Ethel Merman by Trav S.D.

Ethel Merman (born Ethel Zimmerman this day in 1908) was a middle class kid from Astoria Queens who grew up studying the styles of the great singing comediennes who played the local vaudevil…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 07:44AM

Abrams Artists Agency expands

Legit News: Rice to senior VP; Rosenzweig promoted to VP, theatrical

SOURCE: Variety at 07:40AM

2012 Junior Theater Festival Winners & Schools Announced by BroadwayWorld

NBCs Smash actors Christian Borle, Brian dArcy James and Jaime Cepero Smash executive producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron A Chorus Lines Baayork Lee, Bonnie and Clydes Jeff Calhoun and Anni…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:38AM

Industry: SAG & AFTRA Reach Agreement on Merger by BroadwayWorld

Of interest to many actors who transition between stage and screen, the AFTRA and SAG Group for One Union G1 met for nine days in Los Angeles to continue the process of creating a successor …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:35AM

The Man in the Middle, Theatre 503, London

"The most dangerous man in the world" or "splendide mendax" (the Horatian tag meaning "nobly untruthful")?  A "high-tech terrorist" or the visionary who "invented a new way of keeping gover…

SOURCE: The Independent at 07:25AM

Pss Pss, Purcell Room, Southbank Centre, London

Simone Fassari and Camilla Pessi, the award-winning double act Baccala Clowns, bow in triumph because they’ve managed to juggle a single apple. Then they flip coolly through challenging ac…

SOURCE: The Independent at 07:24AM

The Carousel by Trav S.D.

Someone whose opinion I hold very highly recommends this record release concert at the Living Room tonight. To find out more about singer Nancy Margarill go here. Official Record Release: M…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 07:20AM

BWW's On This Day - January 16, 2012

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on January 16 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:00AM
Monday, January 16, 2012 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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tweet--peeks at Off-Broadway shows by Elyse Sommer

Tweet Peeks at Off-Broadway show reviews. . Curtainup Broadway  reviews coming this week: The Road to Mecca &  The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess Leo - Whether this mult…

SOURCE: Curtainup Blog Annex at 06:34AM

All Else is Grandiose Romanticism or Politics by Don Hall

You begin saving the world by saving one man at a time; all else is grandiose romanticism or politics. - Charles BukowskiWatching the coverage of the GOP Primaries in tandem with the online …

SOURCE: Don Hall at 06:09AM
Monday, January 16, 2012 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Blog: Lights, Camera, Curtain

Why is it we remain obsessed with silent movies and the birth of the talkies? Search me, but like everyone else I love the film of Singin' in the Rain, and remain to be convinced that any st…

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:26AM

Offer: £20 Tickets for the RSCs THE HERESY OF LOVE

A limited number of £20 tickets are available for performances of The Heresy of Love from 2-10 February at the RSC

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:16AM

Bianca Marroquin Returns to CHICAGO by BroadwayWorld

On Monday, January 16, 2012, Broadway's celebrated revival of John Kander, Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse's Tony Award-winning musical CHICAGO will welcome back Mexican stage and screen sensation Bi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:00AM

NBC to Debut SMASH Pilot Online Today by BroadwayWorld

Can't wait until February to see NBC's new Broadway-themed show SMASH According to The Hollywood Reporter, you won't have to the pilot episode will be available for free on several media pla…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:00AM
Monday, January 16, 2012 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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Broadway 'Chinglish' to close

Legit News: Hwang play struggled to attract crowds

SOURCE: Variety at 04:46AM

Offer: £5 Off Matinee Performances on Selected Dates for THE SEA PLAYS

£15 tickets for matinee performances of The Sea Plays on 11,16, 18 February at the Old Vic Tunnels

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 04:44AM

This Week on Broadway for January 15, 2012: Pippin, Matilda, and MTI’s Junior Theater Festival by James Marino

Peter Filichia, Michael Portantiere and James Marino talk about Peter's trip to London where he saw Pippin and Matilda. Also discussed Junior Theater Festival (MTI), HowlRound, and Dancing a…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 04:00AM
Monday, January 16, 2012 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Outside the Box Episode Six by Outside The Box

Outside the Box Episode Six Days of Our Lives and musical theatre star Matthew Ashford is asked to star in a new musical for the Outside the Box Musical Theatre Group. What is the musical?…

SOURCE: YouTube at 02:19AM

Jeremy Jordan, Claybourne Elder, et al. Set for IF IT ONLY RUNS A MINUTE 8 Tonight by BroadwayWorld

If It Only Even Runs A Minute 8 is the eighth edition of this series of rare songs, behind-the-scenes tales, and inspiring photos from Broadway musicals that may not have been fully apprecia…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:00AM
Monday, January 16, 2012 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Plot as sloppy as a drunk by Frank Scheck

Why does every show set in Dublin seem to take place in a bar? Hot on the heels of the Broadway-bound “Once” — where you can step up onstage and buy a pint of Guinness before the show …

SOURCE: The New York Post Subscription at 01:49AM

Quirky, original fun is in the aria by James Jorden

Opera takes its inspiration from all sorts of sources: plays, novels, even real life. But Kamala Sankaram’s “Miranda” must be the first to meld science fiction, a murder mystery and re…

SOURCE: The New York Post Subscription at 01:48AM

Seven wonders of the world (of theatre) by Mark Shenton


I am finally on British soil again today, after landing this morning on the first flight to arrive into Heathrow at 4.40am, following a 22-hour flight from Sydney (plus a brief stop-over …

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 01:44AM

‘LEO’ soars till it bores by Elisabeth Vincentelli

Video is used a lot in theater nowadays, but it’s rarely as crucial to a show as it is to “LEO.” In this new solo piece, we see two simultaneous versions of author/performer Tobias We…

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

Tough workouts keep actors in "Bring It On" on their toes by Kristen Browning-Blasthe Denver Post

Actors will often tell each other to "break a leg" before a show, but the cast of the cheerleading musical at the Buell Theatre this week prefers to say "Bring It On."

SOURCE: Denver Post at 01:38AM

TTIC- Ben Fuchsen and Brad Jayhan-Little - Jan 16, 2012 by [email protected] (talk Theatre In Chicago), Talk Theatre In Chicago

On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast, Tom Williams talks with Ben Fuchsen, the Executive Producer of Oracle Productions and Brad Jayhan-Little, the Executive Directo…

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

The Gershwins PORGY AND BESS: Book Adaptor Suzan-Lori Parks (VIDEO)

Suzan-Lori Parks, who wrote a reworked book for “The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess,” now on Broadway, talks about some of the changes in the show and in the number “I Got…

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

CHINGLISH Will Give Final Performance on January 29

CHINGLISH, the new comedy which was named by TIME Magazine as the #1 new American play of 2011, will play its final performance on Sunday, January 29, 2012. It will have played 128 perform…

SOURCE: Broadway's Best Shows at 01:00AM
Monday, January 16, 2012 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Review: Devils Don’t Forget (The Mammals) by Scotty Zacher

With *Devils Don't Forget*, The Mammals continue to bring innovation to the Chicago theater scene. Theirs is a fresh take on expressionism, the absurd, and the psychosis that can ensue in th…

SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 12:23AM

Kyle Blumenthal by League of Professional Theatre Women

Painter, Artist, stage designer, Artist/Theatrical Installations Stony Brook, New York USA My Paintings are inspired by spiritual visions I see before I open my eyes in the morning and at ti…

SOURCE: The League of Professional Theatre Women at 12:01AM

Openings We're Tracking This Week, January 16-22 by The Charlebois Post

You won't find Shaw just at the Shaw Festival - this week he's revving up at Manitoba Theatre Centre in a high profile part of Winnepeg's own ShawFest. What IS Mrs. Warren's profession? Thin…

SOURCE: The Charlebois Post at 12:01AM

TT: Going nowhere

Mrs. T and I are still holed up on Sanibel Island, off the coast of southern Florida. I'm getting over...

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 12:00AM

TT: Just because

Charles Laughton and Deanna Durbin do the conga in It Started With Eve: (This is the latest in a series...

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 12:00AM

TT: Almanac

"All America lies at the end of the wilderness road, and our past is not a dead past, but still...

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 12:00AM

Hugh Jackman, Mary Tyler Moore, Carol Burnett and More Celebrate "Betty White's 90th Birthday" Jan. 16 on NBC by Michael Gioia

Emmy Award winner Betty White celebrates her 90th birthday with the NBC special "Betty White's 90th Birthday: A Tribute to America's Golden Girl," airing Jan. 16 at 8 PM ET.

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"Smash" Premieres Online Jan. 16 Prior to February Network Debut by Kenneth Jones

The new hour-long musical drama "Smash" — the scripted TV series about theatre people putting together a new Broadway musical — will make its network debut as planned 1…

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Jeremy Jordan, Tom Hewitt, Alli Mauzey and More Are Part of Jan. 16 Runs A Minute Concert by Andrew Gans

If It Only Even Runs A Minute 8, the latest installment in the series that offers rare songs, behind-the-scenes tales, and inspiring photos from Broadway musicals that may not have been full…

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Marco Zunino Makes Broadway Debut in Chicago Jan. 16; Bianca Marroquin Returns by Andrew Gans

Latin-American star Marco Zunino makes his Broadway debut as slick lawyer Billy Flynn in the Tony-winning revival of John Kander, Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse's Chicago beginning Jan. 16 at th…

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Twilight Musical Dawns at New World Stages Jan. 16 With Colin Hanlon, Meghann Fahy, Jared Zirilli by Andrew Gans

A reading of Twilight: The Musical, which parodies the "Twilight" books and films, is presented Jan. 16 at 8 PM at New World Stages.

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A LIFE IN THE THEATRE: Joel Grey of Cabaret, George M! and Anything Goes by Mervyn Rothstein

Puckish Tony Award winner Joel Grey, the original Emcee from Cabaret, is youthful as ever after eight decades on the stage. Catch him as a comic fugitive in Broadway's Anything Goes.

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Alex Ross: “The Enchanted Island,” at the Met. by Alex Ross

"The Enchanted Island," a lavishly zany production now playing at the Met (it will be broadcast in the company’s “Live in HD” series on Jan. 21), revives the concept of the Baroque p…

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Michael Schulman: Cathy Rigby, fit to play Peter Pan. by Michael Schulman

"I won’t grow up!" is the mantra of many a grad student and Botox injectee, but the line belongs to Peter Pan, and specifically to Cathy Rigby, the former Olympic gymnast who has played th…

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Hilton Als: Lady Bunny in “That Ain’t No Lady!,” at Escuelita. by Hilton Als

In 1985, a performer named Lady Bunny founded Wigstock, in New York’s Tompkins Square Park, and the dream was this: drag artists like Bunny and RuPaul (then relatively unknown) would s…

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Goings on About Town: The Theatre by The New Yorker

PageBreak -->OPENINGS AND PREVIEWS Please call the phone number listed with the theatre for timetables and ticket information. THE BRIDGE PROJECT’S RICHARD III The Bridge Project…

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Ariel Levy: Do or Dine in Bed-Stuy. by Ariel Levy

It’s not every day that you find a restaurant with both a Michelin rating and a New York City Sanitation Grade B in the window. But, then, Do or Dine, in Bed-Stuy, is odd and aggressiv…

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Review: LEO by Ed Malin

Winner of a 2011 Edinburgh Festival Fringe Best, LEO is a fabulous piece of physical theater. It is the funniest, most imaginative wordless performance I have ever seen.

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Review: UNTITLED FEMINIST SHOW by Stephen Cedars

Don't let the name fool you. Paired with the advertisements that promise six nude performers, the title of Young Jean Lee's Untitled Feminist Show promises to deliver nothing if not extremel…

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Review: THE PICTURE BOX by David Gordon

It’s an evocative idea, going through a shoebox full of old photos and remembering each moment, good or bad. Cate Ryan’s new drama The Picture Box, a production of The Negro Ensemble Com…

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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
TBA: Titanic