Monday, March 26, 2012 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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Making a Magical Mystery Corps

Each week in Curtain Raisers, we invite a local theater artist to attend a show of his or her choosing and discuss the results. John Collins, the artistic director of the experimental-theate…

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal Subscription at 11:33PM

Smash Report: Abstract Marilyn the Musical by Michael Block

At a tap class, Sam (wearing the original t-shirt worn by Dulé Hill in Stick Fly) and Ivy discuss Marilyn and the lack of feedback. Is it dead? Well it is according to Julia who whines in b…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 11:32PM

Tiptoeing, gently, ‘Into the Woods’ by Peter Marks

BALTIMORE — The Wolf in Grandmother’s bed doesn’t seem quite so big and bad anymore. No, like other malicious aspects of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s fractured fairy-tale musi…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:24PM
Monday, March 26, 2012 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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FEATURE: The 2011-12 Theatre Awards Central

The 2012 Theatre Awards Season has begun.  Below you will find a summary of announcement dates, presentation dates and press releases from the various theatre awards.   This p…

SOURCE: The AndyGram at 10:58PM

Jerry Visits Dolly, New Theatre Goes Cruz-ing, Playhouse To Visit Other Desert Cities by Bill Hirschman

Hello Jerry Jerry Herman, the composer-lyricist of Hello, Dolly!, dropped in on last Friday’s performance of his best-known work at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre. Herman, a University of Miami…

SOURCE: Florida Theater On Stage at 10:45PM

BROADWAY SESSIONS Welcomes DC Anderson, Talitha Farrow, Jennifer Wren 3/29 by BroadwayWorld

BROADWAY SESSIONS is described as an evening of musical performances, games and open mic featuring a new Broadway guest each week. The show is created and hosted by Ben Cameron Bway Wicked, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:43PM

Urban Odyssey by Theasy.com

La MaMa's Ellen Stewart Theatre, Off Off Broadway By Rachel Merrill Moss BOTTOM LINE: A beautiful movement and object theatre tale of immigration to America. As giant puppets swoop i…

SOURCE: Theatre is Easy at 10:30PM

STAGE TUBE: Dolly Parton Talks New Musical, 9 to 5 UK Tour and More by Stage Tube

In the latest edition of Dolly's Video Diary, Dolly Parton Talks about her upcoming 9 to 5 UK Tour, the possibility of a new autobiographical musical, Dollywood, and what's she's been up to …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:09PM

Tony Vincent Advances on NBC's The Voice by Brian Scott Lipton

Broadway star Tony Vincent has advanced to the "live rounds" of NBC's reality-talent competition The Voice. He is on the team mentored by pop superstar Cee-Lo Green. On The …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:01PM
Monday, March 26, 2012 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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Glee and The Glee Project - Lindsay Pearce - Interview and Behind the Scenes by DanceOn

Glee and The Glee Project - Lindsay Pearce - Interview and Behind the Scenes Lindsay Pearce got her big break on The Glee Project, and now she has a recurring role on Glee as Harmony. Her…

SOURCE: YouTube at 09:41PM

STAGE TUBE: Preview More Scenes From JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR by Stage Tube

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR just opened on Broadway on Thursday, March 22. Check out a new montage with scenes and music from the show below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:31PM

Sally Award winners announced

Awards given for excellence in arts access, education, commitment, vision and initiative.

SOURCE: StarTribune at 09:05PM

A Few Minutes with Playwright Duncan Pflaster by Byrne Harrison

By Byrne Harrison Duncan Pflaster has won awards for his plays The Empress of Sex, Prince Trevor Amongst the Elephants, The Thyme of the Season, The Starship Astrov…

SOURCE: Stage Buzz at 09:02PM
Monday, March 26, 2012 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Rodgers & Hammerstein Love Laura Osnes by Michael Portantiere

For the coveted title "Miss Rodgers & Hammerstein of the New Millennium," I nominate Laura Osnes. Fresh from her delightful Broadway debut as Sandy Dumbrowski in the otherwise …

SOURCE: BroadwayStars at 08:40PM

Quick, Before It’s Over! Happy Birthday, Jonathan Groff! by Lucky

Oh haaaay, cute Jonathan Groff, it’s your birthday! Jonathan Groffinator turns 27 today, and we’d like to personally thank him for several things. Dear Jonathan: 1. Thanks for si…

SOURCE: The Craptacular at 08:27PM

Don't miss the stunning Waiting for Godot at the Mark Taper Forum by Center Theatre Group

Don't miss the stunning Waiting for Godot at the Mark Taper Forum Buy tickets at http://www.CenterTheatreGroup.org/Godot. Mark Taper Forum, now through April 22, 2012. "It's…

SOURCE: YouTube at 08:16PM

Fuse Feature: A Conversation with Claude Lanzmann about his memoir, “The Patagonian Hare” by Helen Epstein

Claude Lanzmann is a great raconteur who's honed his narrative skills as a veteran journalist. His memoir is exuberant and provocative at its best; bombastic and superficial at its worst.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 08:15PM

News: (Montreal) FTA announces exciting 2012 lineup by The Charlebois Post

Exciting lineup in Annual Festby Estelle RosenThe sixth edition of the Festival TransAmériques (FTA), taking place from May 24 to June 9, 2012 includes plays, dance pieces, exhibits and fil…

SOURCE: The Charlebois Post at 08:09PM
Monday, March 26, 2012 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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MamaDrama Reports: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR- How I Learned a Little Gospel by Erin Leigh Peck

This season, between GODSPELL and JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, Ive learned more about the last week of Jesus life than I ever knew before. The season started for me at Circle in the Square when I…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:41PM

Photo Flash: Cory Monteith, John Stamos, et al. at GLAAD Media Awards! by BroadwayWorld

The 23rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards were held on March 24, 2012 at the Marriott Marquis Times Square and Glee's Cory Monteith and Naya Rivera hosted the event. Check out photos from the cere…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:35PM

Vera Vera Vera, Royal Court Theatre by Aleks Sierz

There is nothing quite so exciting as witnessing the debut of a fresh new voice. But young writers can be rather frail creatures, and their exposure in the high-profile Royal Court Young Wri…

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 07:31PM

Twitter Watch: Hugh Jackman- 'Check out my convict look' by BroadwayWorld

On Twitter Watch, Hugh Jackman wrote Very excited about how the first days of filming are going Check out my convict look...but its changing soon.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:16PM

Jump4Life: Chris DeLuise Jumps for Broadway Cares by Broadway Cares

Jump4Life: Chris DeLuise Jumps for Broadway Cares Chris DeLuise, the newest member of the Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS staff, jumped 15,000 over the skies of Las Vegas to help raise mo…

SOURCE: YouTube at 07:10PM

BWW TV Exclusive: Nikki M. James Records for OVER THE MOON: The Broadway Lullaby Project by BroadwayWorld TV

Broadway's brightest stars, composers, and musicians are teaming up to create OVER THE MOON The Broadway Lullaby Project. A 2-CD set of original lullabies plus 48-page children's book and eb…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:07PM

The King's Speech: At last, my crowning moment...

"Oh you can't always get what you want/ No, you can't always get what you want/ But if you try sometimes you just might find/ You get what you need." So sang Sir Mick and his Perambulating P…

SOURCE: The Independent at 07:00PM
Monday, March 26, 2012 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Red, Beauty, Yemen by Chloe Veltman

Some brief notes from a weekend of fantastic culture-vulturing...1. John Logan's Red at Berkeley Repertory Theatre, directed by Les Waters: I am going to miss Les Waters. The talented direct…

SOURCE: Chloe Veltman at 06:53PM

Artistic Home serves up a fine revival ‘Tea and Sympathy’

Robert Anderson’s “Tea and Sympathy,” now in a sensitively wrought revival by The Artistic Home, is vintage 1950s American fare — a drama that calls to mind the work of both Lillian …

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 06:50PM

On Stage, Chicago Students Tackle Immigration, Poverty, Race

Listen to the AudioStudents at the Albany Park Theatre Project in Chicago research, write and perform plays about their own communities, tackling tough issues like immigration, poverty and r…

SOURCE: PBS at 06:40PM

High School in the Spotlight: The Academy for the Performing Arts 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 06:38PM

Celebrating World Theatre Day for The Weekly Howl on Tuesday, March 27 #wtd12 @TCG by HowlRound

In honor of the 50th Anniversary of World Theatre Day, we will be discussing the idea of “A Generation Without Borders” for The Weekly Howl, our weekly conversation on Twitter. C…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 06:29PM

Anthony Rapp to Lead POP! at Pittsburgh's City Theatre, 5/5-27 by BroadwayWorld

Pittsburgh's City Theatre will present POP- a rock musical about Andy Warhol. This brand new show will star Anthony Rapp Rent, Dazed and Confused as Andy Warhol and will be directed by Brad …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:22PM

People You Should Know . . . Juan Villa by Zack

JuanVillais the son of first generation immigrants (his mother’s from Pereira, Colombiaand his father, Bogota). Juan’s stomping grounds growing up was the Lower EastSide of New York City…

SOURCE: Visible Soul at 06:22PM

NEWSIES Announces Special Opening Night Ticket Lottery! by BroadwayWorld

Broadway CaresEquity Fights AIDS BCEFA has just announced that 100 tickets to Newsies will be available via lottery for the opening night performance on Thursday, March 29th. The ticket allo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:13PM

Going to the heart of an ill-fated love

Goethe's famed and tragic love story is brought to imaginative life in an inspired collaboration of three artists.

SOURCE: StarTribune at 06:10PM

Feel the Love for Jesus, Mary & More on the Opening Night of Jesus Christ Superstar by Broadway.com

Spirits were running high on March 22 when Jesus Christ Superstar returned to Broadway in a sensational revival at the Neil Simon Theatre. The show’s legendary creators, Andrew Lloyd W…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:09PM

The Afternoon Report, Monday, March 26, 2012 by Boneau/Bryan-Brown

Brought to you by Boneau/Bryan-Brown Monday, March 26, 2012 Today’s Tweets from BBB Follow us on Twitter – http://twitter.com/BBBway Click on any hyperlinked  item for more informat…

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This Week's New Classifieds on BWW - 3/26/12 by BroadwayWorld

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld.com for 32612.

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Monday, March 26, 2012 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Patricia Clarkson, Hugh Dancy Set for Hollywood Does Poetry by Dan Bacalzo

Patricia Clarkson, Hugh Dancy, Bob Holman, Taylor Mali, Taylor Mead, and Sapphire are scheduled to appear in Hollywood Does Poetry, to be held at Bowery Poetry Club on Sunday, May 20 beginni…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:59PM

Watford Palace’s new discounted ticket scheme for 16-25s by A Younger Theatre

Watford Palace launches new discounted ticket scheme for 16-25s Watford Palace Theatre announces the launch of Rumour, a new discounted ticket scheme for 16-25 year olds. Rumour is a free me…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 05:51PM

Should Producers Fact-Check Their Non-Fiction Plays? Two New Jukebox Musicals With Trouser Roles by Don Shirley

The Mike Daisey flap isn't just for the East Coast -- it raises questions about whether or when any producer of non-fictional theater should vet the accuracy of the text. Plus a look at two …

SOURCE: LA STAGE Times at 05:49PM

Porgy and Bess by Jill Dolan

Audra McDonald and Norm Lewis as Bess and PorgyThiscontroversial production comes to Broadway with the baggage of both historicaland contemporary critique.  Firstproduced in the 1930s a…

SOURCE: The Feminist Spectator at 05:48PM

Review: A Moon for the Misbegotten (Seanachai Theatre) by Scotty Zacher

Is it timeless or dated? Some of the content will always be relevant, but drinking to oblivion went out in the 80’s. Despite this, director Kevin Theis and Seanachai Theatre do a masterf…

SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 05:42PM

Grosses are inching up for week ending 3-25-12 by Loganne

Broadway grosses are inching up, with Wicked again taking the top spot. This week the tried and true grossed $1.8 million, just a bit less than last week end. The Lion King, Spider-man, The …

SOURCE: Theater Advisor at 05:38PM

Spin City Starring Spider-Man’s Christina Sajous Episode 6: ‘There’s Always Something to Break!’ by Broadway.com

The high-flying fun of Spider-Man, Turn Off the Dark would be nothing without those adrenaline-inducing acrobatics. Whether it’s an aerial battle between Spider-Man and the Green Gobli…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:38PM

Rodgers and Hammerstein's Pipe Dream Ready to Revisit "Cannery Row" at City Center's Encores!

Stars Will Chase, Laura Osnes, Leslie Uggams, Tom Wopat and Stephen Wallem prepare to inhabit John Steinbeck's characters in the Mark Bruni- directed City Center Encores! concert produ…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:38PM

Read All About It: How Newsies Went from Box Office Bust to ‘King of New York’ by Josh Ferri

Newsies, Disney’s crowd-pleasing new musical based on the cult 1992 film, is making headlines at Broadway's Nederlander Theatre, but the masses didn’t always greet the newsbo…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:36PM

Broadway's Newsies to Offer Opening Night Ticket Lottery as BC/EFA Benefit by Bethany Rickwald

The Broadway production of Newsies has announced that it will offer a ticket lottery for its opening night performance, March 29 at the Nederlander Theatre. The ticket allotment has been don…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:35PM

"Twelve Angry Men" at George Street Playhouse by Bob Rendell

An outstanding cast largely comprised of many of today's finest stage actors has been assembled by director David Saint.

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 05:30PM

This generation's 'Superstar' - 'Jersey Boys' director takes on classic rock opera, with 21st century interpretation by Ronni Reich

Jennifer Brown/The Star-LedgerDes McAnuff, director of Jesus Christ Superstar and Jersey Boys. On an otherwise spare stage of stairs, a balcony and bleachers, scripture scrolls by in LED lig…

SOURCE: NJ.com at 05:30PM

'The Hunger Games' Producer by KCRW

"The Hunger Games" is the biggest movie to hit theaters this year. Producer Nina Jacobson tells us how the movie came to be.

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Natascia Diaz, Avi Hoffman, Ereni Sevasti Set for April Editions of Jacques Brel Returns by Dan Bacalzo

Casting has been announced for the April editions of the musical revue Jacques Brel Returns, at The Triad. Both installments will celebrate the 83rd birthday of the late Jacques Brel, which …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:30PM

BWW TV Exclusive: First Look at New JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR TV Spot! by BroadwayWorld TV

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR just opened on Broadway on Thursday, March 22 and BroadwayWorld.com is excited to present a first look at the show's thrilling new TV spot which begins airing on Wedne…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:23PM

Spiegelworld to Bring New Summer Spectacle Empire to New York by Broadway.com

Dance hall style attraction Spiegelworld will return to New York for a 15-week summer carnival with its all-new show Empire. Pitching its tent, which features a carnival style bar …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:21PM

Newsies Announces Broadway Opening Night Ticket Lottery by Adam Hetrick and Andrew Gans

Newsies fans will be able to seize the day and attend the March 29 opening night performance of the new Broadway production at the Nederlander Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:17PM

MDQ Chicago Rocks the Chicago Bulls by Million Dollar Quartet

MDQ Chicago Rocks the Chicago Bulls The Chicago cast of Million Dollar Quartet performs at the Chicago Bulls halftime show on February 28, 2012. From: milliondollarquartet Views: 207 4…

SOURCE: YouTube at 05:15PM

Broadway Ticket Buying Guide: March 26- April 1 by BroadwayWorld

A whole bunch of shows begin previews this week, including CLYBOURNE PARK, PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT, and DON'T DRESS FOR DINNER. And don't forget about NEWSIES …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:14PM

PHOTO FLASH: Tom Jones and Company at First Rehearsal of York's Roadside by Dan Bacalzo

The cast of the York Theatre Company's Roadside held its first rehearsal on Monday, March 26. The show is the second musical in the spring series, Musicals in Mufti: The Tom Jones Festi…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:05PM

Photo Flash: Frances Ruffelle Visits Vegas PHANTOM! by BroadwayWorld

Tony Award-winner Frances Ruffelle attended Phantom-The Las Vegas Spectacular at The Venetian Las Vegas over the weekend. After seeing the show, Ruffelle was able to catch up with Anthony Cr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:01PM
Monday, March 26, 2012 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Spiegelworld Will Pop Its Tent in Midtown Theatre District for Empire by Kenneth Jones

Spiegelworld, the producer of tent-housed theatrical events that draw on circus, cabaret, variety and burlesque traditions, will return to New York City this summer for a 15-week run of a ne…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:52PM

STAGE TUBE: Highlights from Lauren Kennedy-Led INTO THE WOODS by Stage Tube

Into the Woods began performances at The Pearlstone Theater on March 7, as a coproduction between Westport Country Playhouse and Baltimore Centerstage. BroadwayWorld brings you highlights fr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:50PM

Join Me at Logo TV’s New Now Next! by Mark Blankenship

Hey everyone! Perhaps you noticed that I stopped updating The Critical Condition last month. I am delighted to say that my long pause is being followed by a great opportunity. As of today, I…

SOURCE: The Critical Condition at 04:47PM

Foundation Data Wants To Be Set Free! by Joe Patti

Last week Lucy Bernholz posted a collection of links on Philanthropy 2173. One of these was a video of a talk she gave last June on how the information foundations collect is as important to…

SOURCE: Butts In The Seats at 04:46PM

LED Marquees Coming to Broadway's New Amsterdam Theatre! by BroadwayWorld

D3 LED, LLC D3, the global leader in design, engineering and technology for the LED light emitting diode display market, today announced its completion of the first state-of-the-art LED disp…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:46PM

Brian Stokes Mitchell to Perform at Philadelphia Theatre Company Gala by Dan Bacalzo

Tony Award winner Brian Stokes Mitchell will perform at Philadelphia Theatre Company's annual gala, to be held at The Hyatt at the Bellevue on Monday, April 30 beginning at 6pm. The ev…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:46PM

Dancing with Our Stars: Cutting a rug for a good cause by Luis-Enrique Arrazola

A dancing competition is the last place you would expect to find a media mogul, a football commissioner or the vice-president to Canada's largest fabric retailer.

SOURCE: National Post (Canada) at 04:43PM

Jonathan Groff, Megan Hilty, et al. to Perform in MCC's MISCAST Gala Tonight! by BroadwayWorld

MCC THEATER Robert LuPone, Bernard Telsey and William Cantler, Artistic Directors Blake West, Executive Director will tonight present the companys highly anticipated annual gala. Complimenti…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:41PM

Eclipse's 'Horizon' still in search of O'Neill's truth by Chris Jones

For most of its recent history, Eclipse Theatre Company has been defined by its intimacy. And so has director Lou Contey, who made his reputation long ago at the Shattered Globe's tiny old s…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 04:40PM

Dolly Parton's 9 to 5 Musical to Tour the UK by Sarah Moore

According to Whatsonstage.com, Dolly Parton's musical 9 to 5 will embark on a UK tour, beginning at the Manchester Opera House on October 12, 2012. Based on the 1980 film of the same …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:39PM

Spiegelworld to Present Empire in Times Square by Bethany Rickwald

Spiegelworld is set to present Empire, its new circus variety show, in a tent in Times Square, May 22-September 22. Empire will aim to reinvent the traditions of circus, cabaret, variety, a…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:36PM

NaTasha Yvette Williams Leads an Uncensored Backstage Tour at Porgy and Bess by Broadway.com

The revival of Porgy and Bess may be tragic onstage, but backstage this company is full of fun and laughs. Broadway.com asked the main mamma of Catfish Row, NaTasha Yvette Williams (Mariah),…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:34PM

Original Cast Recording of Newsies Will Be Released Digitally in April; CD Arrives in May by Andrew Gans

The original Broadway cast recording of the new Disney musical Newsies, which is currently in previews at the Nederlander Theatre, will be released digitally on iTunes April 10 from Ghostlig…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:34PM

Legally Blonde The Musical at Marriott Theatre Lincolnshire 3 by Noreen Heron & Associates

Legally Blonde The Musical at Marriott Theatre Lincolnshire 3 In what Time Magazine raves "One ELLE of a good show", college sweetheart and homecoming queen Elle Woods doesn't…

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More Highlights From Jesus Christ Superstar

Paul Nolan as Jesus Christ, Josh Young as Judas Iscariot and Chilina Kennedy as Mary Magdalene head the cast of Des McAnuff's take on the Tim Rice/Andrew Lloyd Webber rock opera Jesus Christ…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:29PM

Anthony Rapp Will Play Andy Warhol in City Theatre's POP! by Adam Hetrick

Rent star Anthony Rapp will take on the role of art icon Andy Warhol in the City Theatre production of POP!, the musical about 15 minutes of fame by Maggie-Kate Coleman and Anna K. Jacobs, w…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:29PM

Photo Flash: First Look at Set Design for Goodspeed's MAME! by BroadwayWorld

Goodspeed Musicals will present its much-anticipated new production of Mame. The brassy musical comedy will run from April 20 - July 1 at the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam, Conn. Toda…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:24PM

News: (Calgary) ATP 2012-13 Balances Charlie Brown and Petawawa by The Charlebois Post

In a season that shows artistic director Vanessa Porteous' talent for balance, Calgarians will be able to sing along to You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown (getting a production in Stratford th…

SOURCE: The Charlebois Post at 04:23PM

Tim Rice Reveals Why He'll Never Work with Andrew Lloyd Webber Again by Broadway.com

Though their musical mega-hits Jesus Christ Superstar (1971) and Evita (1979) are both enjoying high profile Broadway revivals this spring, lyricist Tim Rice and composer Andrew Lloyd Webber…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:16PM

STAGE TUBE: Highlights from GLAAD 2012 Media Awards by Stage Tube

The 23rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards were held on March 24, 2012 at the Marriott Marquis Times Square and Glee's Cory Monteith and Naya Rivera hosted the event. Check out highights from the ev…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:14PM

News: Stratford WTD message remembers Van Playhouse by The Charlebois Post

The Stratford Shakespeare Festival's World Theatre Day message, co-written by AD Des McAnuff and General Director (and AD designate) Antoni Cimolino, begins with a celebrated quote from John…

SOURCE: The Charlebois Post at 04:13PM

ONCE: The Ensemble by Once: A New Musical

ONCE: The Ensemble The cast of the hit Broadway musical ONCE shares their thoughts on the show, its music and its themes. For information and tickets, visit http://oncemusical.com/ From: O…

SOURCE: YouTube at 04:11PM

Open Fist Theatre to Present West Coast Premiere of Barbara Wallace and Thomas R. Wolfe's Early and Often by Bethany Rickwald

The Open Fist Theatre Company is set to present the West Coast premiere of Barbara Wallace and Thomas R. Wolfe's Early and Often, April 6-May 26. Ron West will direct. Set in Chicago …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:10PM

Clybourne Park Doesn't Discriminate; Rush Policy for All Announced by Kenneth Jones

A limited number of lower-price general rush tickets will be available for every performance of the Broadway run of Bruce Norris' Pulitzer Prize-winning Clybourne Park, the comedy-drama …

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:07PM

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Weekly Grosses Analysis - 3/26 by BroadwayWorld

Arthur Millers DEATH OF A SALESMAN broke the house record of the Barrymore Theatre 243 West 47th Street for the second time, grossing 777,953.00 over seven performances for the week ending M…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:05PM

Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 3/25/12

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 3252012

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Renée Fleming Gala Concert at Civic Theatre by Kenneth Herman

Celebrity sells. And in the world of opera—that glittering art form that gave the term “diva” to the world—celebrity is the coin of the realm. San Diego Opera’s…

SOURCE: SanDiego.com at 04:00PM
Monday, March 26, 2012 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Orlando Jones Joins How to Live With Your Parents For The Rest of Your Life Pilot by Brian Scott Lipton

Orlando Jones has joined the ABC comedy pilot, How to Live With Your Parents For The Rest Of Your Life, according to Deadline.com. He will play Gregg, the best friend and boss of the show&a…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:59PM

Twilight Breaking Dawn Part 2 - Official Theatrical Teaser Trailer 2012 (HD) by DanceOn

Twilight Breaking Dawn Part 2 - Official Theatrical Teaser Trailer 2012 (HD) Official trailer for The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 in HD. Release Date - November 16, 2012 Director -…

SOURCE: YouTube at 03:56PM

Photo Flash: First Look at Danielle Ferland, Lauren Kennedy, et al. in Baltimore's INTO THE WOODS by BroadwayWorld

Into the Woods began performances at The Pearlstone Theater on March 7, as a coproduction between Westport Country Playhouse and Baltimore Centerstage. Check out production shots below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:55PM

SISTER ACT on Broadway - True Confession #324 by Sister Act

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Legally Blonde The Musical at Marriott Theatre Lincolnshire 2 by Noreen Heron & Associates

Legally Blonde The Musical at Marriott Theatre Lincolnshire 2 In what Time Magazine raves "One ELLE of a good show", college sweetheart and homecoming queen Elle Woods doesn't…

SOURCE: YouTube at 03:51PM

ArtsBeat: Spiegeltent To Go Up Near Broadway This Summer by Adam W. Kepler

Burlesque acts will play in 440-seat facility, which in previous summers had been housed at South Street Seaport.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 03:45PM

Broadway Grosses: Death of a Salesman, Starring Philip Seymor Hoffman, Breaks Records by Broadway.com

New shows continue to head to Broadway as spring approaches, with Magic/Bird and End of the Rainbow joining the boards last week. In its first week of full regular performances, the starry r…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:43PM

Broadway Grosses: Death of a Salesman, Starring Philip Seymour Hoffman, Breaks Records by Broadway.com

New shows continue to head to Broadway as spring approaches, with Magic/Bird and End of the Rainbow joining the boards last week. In its first week of full regular performances, the starry r…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:43PM

The 40-year-old intern by Praxis

Guest post by Stephen O’Connell Among producers of experimental theatre the Wooster Group is unique for its combination of aesthetic and political radicalism with intellectual rigor. F…

SOURCE: praxistheatre.com at 03:39PM

BWW TV EXCLUSIVE: Bernadette Peters Honors Craig Zadan & Neil Meron at GLAAD Media Awards! by BroadwayWorld TV

The 23rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards were held on March 24, 2012 at the Marriott Marquis Times Square and Glee's Cory Monteith and Naya Rivera hosted the event. Below, BroadwayWorld is please…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:39PM

Goodnight, Ladies! Celebrate the Final Performance of Love, Loss and What I Wore by Broadway.com

On March 25, the lovely ladies of Love, Loss and What I Wore donned their best cocktail dresses and had one final chat about love, life, and of course, fabulous fashion. After taking their f…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:39PM

PHOTO FLASH: Frances Ruffelle Visits Anthony Crivello at Phantom - The Las Vegas Spectacular by Dan Bacalzo

Tony Award-winner Frances Ruffelle attended Phantom--The Las Vegas Spectacular at The Venetian Las Vegas over the weekend. After seeing the show, she caught up with Anthony Crivello, who sta…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:37PM

Photo Flash: AMERICAN IDIOT National Tour Celebrates 100 Performances by BroadwayWorld

The national tour of Green Day's American Idiot just opened in Los Angeles on March 14 at the Ahmanson Theatre. Original Broadway cast member Van Hughes stars as Johnny, a role in which he c…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:33PM

Porgy and Bess by The Feminist Spectator

This controversial production comes to Broadway with the baggage of both historical and contemporary critique.  First produced in the 1930s as a “folk opera” by George and Ira Gershwin,…

SOURCE: The Feminist Spectator at 03:31PM

Model the Movement: How A Theme Begins by August Schulenburg

I remember this: we were not in the TCG office when the lightning began to strike in our 2012 National Conference brainstorm. I don’t remember why – it could have been that all o…

SOURCE: Theatre Communications Group at 03:28PM

Performer Mike Daisey issues apology for Apple controversy by David Ng

Mike Daisey, the New York theater performer who has been at the center of a media controversy surrounding his solo show "The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs," has issued an apology on hi…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 03:24PM

Tovah Feldshuh to Star in Golda's Balcony at the Smith Center by Sarah Moore

A co-promotion with the Jewish Federation of Las Vegas and the Jewish Repertory Theatre of Nevada, Golda's Balcony comes to The Smith Center for the Performing Arts on April 1. Four-tim…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:23PM

Cheyenne Jackson to Appear on 30 ROCK's Upcoming Live Episode, 4/26 by BroadwayWorld

According to TVLine.com, Broadway vet Cheyenne Jackson will reprise his role of Danny on the NBC comedy 30 ROCK when it airs its second live episode on April 26.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:21PM

Amanda Quaid, Jason Butler Harner, et al. Set for Royal Court Theatre's COCK by BroadwayWorld

The cast of the American premiere of the Royal Court Theatres Olivier Award-winning new production, COCK will star Jason Butler Harner as M, Amanda Quaid as W, Cory Michael Smith as John and…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:17PM

Leap of Faith Announces New York Area Church Choir Contest by Michael Gioia

Leap of Faith, the new Broadway musical from eight-time Academy Award-winning composer Alan Menken, is offering New York-area choirs a chance to win up to 50 tickets to the new musical and a…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:15PM

Margo Martindale to Guest Star on USA's Suits by Dan Bacalzo

Emmy Award winner and Tony nominee Margo Martindale will guest star in an upcoming episode of the USA's Suits, to air this summer, according to EW.com. Martindale will play the role of…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:14PM

Heather Ayers, Tessa Grady, Jeffrey Scott Parsons Set for Dames at Sea by Sarah Moore

The Colony Theatre has announced full casting for their production of Dames At Sea. Small town girl Ruby arrives in the Big Apple with her tap shoes in her suitcase, a song in her heart, an…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:09PM

The New York Times’ Maureen Dowd on DEATH OF A SALESMAN by Kelly Guiod

Arthur Miller’s Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece DEATH OF A SALESMAN, directed by eight-time Tony Award® winner Mike Nichols, opened March 15, 2012 on Broadway at the Bar…

SOURCE: BONEAU/BRYAN-BROWN at 03:03PM

PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: A Two-Show Day at Carrie With Christy Altomare by Matthew Blank

Ever wonder about the routine of a professional actor on one of those grueling two-performance days? Christy Altomare (Spring Awakening), who stars as good girl Sue Snell in the Off-Broadway…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:03PM

LAWees are on again – the 33rd Annual LA Weekly Theatre Awards for 2011 by Pauline Adamek

Start ripping up a bed sheet – to honor the classical origins of theatre, this year’s ‘LaWees’ has a toga party theme. Hence, the dress code is toga attire (laurel wreaths optional).…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 03:00PM

Sins of forgiveness in St. John the Divine in Iowa by Thomas Garvey

Various folks had mentioned to me that I should check out Lyralen Kaye's St. John the Divine in Iowa, the latest from Another Country Productions - so I made it to one of the final perf…

SOURCE: The Hub Review at 03:00PM

Stella And Stanley Shouting Contest

Each year, the annual Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival ends with a bevy of wannabe Stanleys bellow to love-torn Stellas positioned on a balcony in Jackson Square — and the …

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:00PM
Monday, March 26, 2012 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Q&A: Kate Valk on the Wooster Group's Vieux Carré by Carly Maga

An experimental New York theatre group brings an innovative production of a Tennessee Williams play to Toronto’s Harbourfront

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 02:59PM

RAVEN-SYMONé! DISHES ON FEELING THE LOVE IN SISTER ACT TO ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY

Television superstar Raven-Symoné will make her Broadway debut tomorrow night as the fabulous Deloris van Cartier in the hit musical SISTER ACT!  Raven took some time from her busy rehears…

SOURCE: The Hartman Group at 02:53PM

Legally Blonde The Musical at Marriott Theatre Lincolnshire 1 by Noreen Heron & Associates

Legally Blonde The Musical at Marriott Theatre Lincolnshire 1 In what Time Magazine raves "One ELLE of a good show", college sweetheart and homecoming queen Elle Woods doesn't…

SOURCE: YouTube at 02:50PM

Rewriting Judy Garland by Laura Hedli

A playwright crafts Broadway’s “End of the Rainbow” Peter Quilter started writing End of the Rainbow in 2001, and now that it’s in previews at Broadway’s Belasc…

SOURCE: TDF at 02:49PM

Raven-Symoné on Slipping Into Sister Act, Singing with Mary Poppins and Starting Life in New York by Gemma Wilson

She’s been a TV star since she was three years old, and now Raven-Symoné is taking on a new challenge, making her Broadway debut as aspiring disco-diva Deloris Van Cartier in Si…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:45PM

Rated P for Parenthood to Close Off-Broadway on April 8 by Bethany Rickwald

Off-Broadway's Rated P for Parenthood has announced that it will play its final performance on April 8 upstairs at the Westside Theatre. The musical chronicles every stage of modern-d…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:44PM

La MaMa to Present Poor Baby Bree in I Am Going to Run Away by Bethany Rickwald

La MaMa is set to present Poor Baby Bree in I am Going to Run Away, April 13-29 at The Club at La MaMa. David Schweizer will direct, and musical direction will be by Franklin Bruno. Bree B…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:43PM

Jason Butler Harner, Amanda Quaid Set for Cock Off-Broadway by Dan Bacalzo

Jason Butler Harner, Amanda Quaid, Cory Michael Smith, and Cotter Smith will star in the American premiere of Mike Bartlett's play, Cock, when it plays Off-Broadway at the Duke on 42nd …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:38PM

New Songs From Tonight's SMASH Now Available on iTunes by BroadwayWorld

The new featured song from tonight's episode of NBC's musical drama series SMASH Mondays, 10-11 p.m. ET is now available from NBCUniversal Television Consumer Products and Columbia Records o…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:33PM

STAGE TUBE: Lin-Manuel Miranda Sings Cut IN THE HEIGHTS Song! by Stage Tube

Tony winner Lin-Manuel Miranda, first worked on In the Heights, a musical that presents a portrait of the Hispanic community in Washington Heights, when he was a sophomore student at Wesleya…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:26PM

Time Out: Rated P for Parenthood Will Shutter April 8 by Kenneth Jones

Rated P for Parenthood, the Off-Broadway musical comedy revue that takes loving and naughty pokes at the institution of parenting, will close April 8 upstairs at the Westside Theatre. The ve…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:25PM

NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT Announces $36.50 Student Rush Tickets by BroadwayWorld

The new musical comedy NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT announced today that a limited number of 36.50 student rush tickets will be available for purchase in-person at the Imperial Theatre box of…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:24PM

Cory Michael Smith, Jason Butler Harner Cast in Olivier-Winning Play Cock Off-Broadway by Adam Hetrick

Casting has been announced for the American premiere of Mike Bartlett's acclaimed play Cock, which investigates one man's bisexuality and the love triangle that ensues. Performances …

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:20PM

Robert DeNiro, Susan Sarandon, Christian Slater, Meryl Streep Set for Tribeca Film Festival Events by Dan Bacalzo

Numerous stage veterans will be participating in live conversations and other special events as part of the 2012 Tribeca Film Festival. The festival will be held in various New York City ven…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:20PM

Tony-Nominated Glee Vet Jonathan Groff Takes In MCC's Carrie by Broadway.com

Tony nominee Jonathan Groff stopped by the Lucille Lortel Theatre to catch the buzzworthy revival of MCC’s Carrie. Earlier this season, the Broadway vet and Glee baddie starred in MCC&…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:17PM

Cultivate/Create Debut Attacks Abuse Against Women by LA Stage Alliance

Cultivate/Create, a Los Angeles County Arts Commission matching grant program, is ready for its first public close-up.   I Can: Requiem for I Can't, an art installation and performance eng…

SOURCE: LA STAGE Times at 02:11PM

Defining Bullshit for Rick by Don Hall

Rick?I'm pretty sure you understand bullshit from truth because you need a fucking bib to prevent the vomitous cascade of manure that spews forth from your gaping maw from staining your tie.…

SOURCE: Don Hall at 02:11PM

Quickie Links by Rob Weinert-Kendt

Busy busy with deadlines galore but recent readings have turned up a few items of interest...Stefanie Zadravec was writing a play about a baby with a rare disease when she got pregnant and h…

SOURCE: The Wicked Stage at 02:07PM

Nice Work If You Can Get It Offers Student Rush Discount by Kenneth Jones

A new generation of theatregoer will get easier access to the songs of George and Ira Gershwin with a student rush ticket policy, announced by the producers of Broadway's Nice Work If Yo…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:05PM

Casting announced for Royal Court Theatre’s Olivier Award-winning production of COCK. Jason Butler Harner, Amanda Quaid, Cory Michael Smith, Cotter by Boneau/Bryan-Brown

** If your publication will not allow you to print the title as “Cock,” we suggest you print the following: “_ _ _ _” (The Cockfight Play) OR “_ _ _ _” (www.CockfightPlay.com) �…

SOURCE: BONEAU/BRYAN-BROWN at 02:03PM
Monday, March 26, 2012 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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She lets a guy be a 'hero' on stage

The creator/star of the improv comedy 'Blind Date' shares her trade secrets.

SOURCE: StarTribune at 01:59PM

Off-Broadway Musical Rated P for Parenthood Sets Closing Date by Broadway.com

The sketch comedy musical Rated P For Parenthood will play its final performance on April 8 at off-Broadway's Westside Theatre. Starring Courtney Balan, Chris Hoch, David Josefsberg and …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:58PM

Ron Canada, Alexander Gemignani Set for EST's Headstrong by Sarah Moore

Ensemble Studio Theatre will present the world premiere of 27-year-old playwright Patrick Link's Headstrong. The play, directed by EST Artistic Director William Carden, begins previews…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:56PM

Crucible's Abigail Williams Featured in Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa's Abigail/1702, Debuting at Cincinnati Playhouse by Adam Hetrick

The Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park will stage the world premiere of Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa's Abigail/1702, inspired by The Crucible character Abigail Williams, as part of its 2012-13 s…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:52PM

Cheyenne Jackson Set for Live Episode of NBC's 30 Rock by Dan Bacalzo

Broadway veteran Cheyenne Jackson will be among the actors who will participate in the next live episode of NBC's 30 Rock on Thursday, April 26, according to TVLine.com. Jackson plays…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:52PM

Spotlight On...Brendan Griffin by Michael Block

Name: Brendan GriffinHometown: Pittsburgh, PAEducation: Kenyon CollegeSelect Credits: Clybourne Park (Jim, Tom, Kenneth, Playwright's Horizons, Broadway); Bottom of the World (Josh, Atlantic…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 01:52PM

The Here & Now Project: A Call for Submissions by HowlRound

Growing up in New York, I was privileged to see my hometown represented, mythologized and eulogized in movies, plays and TV shows on a regular basis. As a child, I imagined everyone had this…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 01:49PM

‘Side Man’ at The Providence Players of Fairfax by Mike Spain by Mike Spain

When I take my seat at the James Lee Community Centerto to see the Providence Players of Fairfax’s production of Side Man - I feel like I am sitting at Charlie’s Melody Lounge &…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:49PM

DVR ALERT: Kristin Chenoweth to Appear on Bravo's WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE, 4/2 by BroadwayWorld

Tony Award-winner Kristin Chenoweth, will make a guest appearance on Bravo TV's WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE on Monday April 2. The show airs on the Bravo network at 1110 C.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:46PM

Mamie Gummer, Hamish Linklater, Brian D'Arcy James, Allison Janney Will Guest Star on Showtime's "The Big C" by Michael Gioia

Stage and screen actress Mamie Gummer (Les Liaisons Dangereuses) has been added to the list of guest stars set for the upcoming season of Showtime's "The Big C," according to T…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:45PM

Meagan Kensil, Ian Lassiter to Star in Timberlake Wertenbaker's The Ash Girl by Bethany Rickwald

Pipeline Theatre Company has announced casting for Timberlake Wertenbaker's The Ash Girl, to run April 18-May 5 at The Connelly Theater. Jessika Doyel will direct. In this unconventio…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:45PM

Matt Bomer and Darren Criss to Sing Duran Duran on April 10 Glee by Brian Scott Lipton

Matt Bomer and Darren Criss will do a mash-up of songs from 1980s supergroup Duran Duran on the April 10 episode of FOX's Glee, according to TVLine.com. Bomer will play Cooper Anderson…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:39PM

STAGE TUBE: Cheyenne Jackson, John Stamos, et al. at the GLAAD Media Awards! by Stage Tube

The 23rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards were held on March 24, 2012 at the Marriott Marquis Times Square and Glee's Cory Monteith and Naya Rivera hosted the event. Check out highights from the ev…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:34PM

Monday theatre roundup: ACE's Liz Forgan is out and verbatim theatre is in by Lyn Gardner

Lyn Gardner rounds up the latest stage news, from a shocking departure from Arts Council England to a debate about verbatim theatre at the Guardian's Open WeekendArt not just money"We don't …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:33PM

59E59 Theaters Announces Spring Season by Sarah Moore

59E59 Theaters has announced the roster of shows for the spring 2012 season. Evolution, written and performed by Patricia Buckley, directed by Michele Chivu will run from April 26-May 20. …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:33PM

Freud's Last Session Opens March 26 in Chicago Premiere; NYC Cast Is on the Couch by Kenneth Jones

The Chicago premiere of Mark St. Germain's two-character drama Freud's Last Session, about a meeting of opposite forces C.S. Lewis and Dr. Sigmund Freud, opens March 26 following pre…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:30PM

News: Dolly Parton's 9 to 5 kicks off UK tour in Manchester, 12 Oct

As previously tipped::E8831326116093 by Whatsonstage.com, Dolly Parton musical 9 to 5 is coming to the UK later this year, kicking off a UK tour in Manchester in October.9 to 5: the Musical&…

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 01:27PM

CLYBOURNE PARK Begins Performances Tonight by BroadwayWorld

Preview performances for the Pulitzer Prize-winning play Clybourne Park will begin tonight on Broadway. The acclaimed work by Bruce Norris, and directed by Pam McKinnon, will have its offici…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:23PM

Musical of the Month: Bitter Sweet by Doug Reside

A Guest Post by Project Co-Director, Professor William Everett Noël Coward's Bitter Sweet is in many ways an ode to the world of romantic operetta. In 1929, when the show first appeared…

SOURCE: The New York Public Library at 01:19PM

Obituary: Robert B Sherman by The Stage

Together with his brother Richard, Robert Bernard Sherman defined the musical sound of Disney movies in the 1960s with scores and songs for now classic films including Mary Poppins, The Jung…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 01:17PM

Extended Interview, Performances: Albany Park Theatre Project

The Albany Park Theatre Project was started in Chicago in 1997 by David Feiner and his wife Laura Wiley in one of the most diverse immigrant neighborhoods in the country. Their goal was to b…

SOURCE: PBS at 01:17PM

Jake Ehrenreich's A Jew Grows in Brooklyn to Return to Off-Broadway by Bethany Rickwald

Jake Ehrenreich's A Jew Grows in Brooklyn is set to return to Off-Broadway following its North American tour, May 2 at the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Theater. John Huberth directs. A …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:16PM

Catherine Fowles, Robert Gilbert Join The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by Jason Zednick

Off Broadway Family Theater has announced that Catherine Fowles and Robert Gilbert are now appearing in their adaptation of the children's classic The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:12PM

Troy Blendell, Cat Davis Set for World Premiere of Padraic Duffy's Copy by Bethany Rickwald

Theatre of NOTE is set to present the world premiere production of Padraic Duffy's Copy, May 4-April 2. David LM McIntyre will direct. In Copy, Theo begins a laughing club in an offic…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:10PM

Frontman – review by Lyn Gardner

Jacksons Lane, LondonThe expectation is rising. This is the comeback gig to end all comeback gigs – although there is something a tad tawdry about the stage, and the crowd is more than a l…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:08PM

In The Heights . . . Cut Usnavi Rap, Top Of Act Two by Lin-Manuel Miranda

In The Heights . . . Cut Usnavi Rap, Top Of Act Two Written in 2005. Pretty self-explanatory. Enjoy! From: usnavi Views: 1158 112 ratings Time: 01:38 More in Education

SOURCE: YouTube at 01:07PM

Interview: Brief Encounter With ... King's Speech star Charles Edwards

Charles Edwards plays King George VI in the premiere production of David Seidler’s The King's Speech, which opens at the West End’s Wyndham’s Theatre this week (27 March 20…

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 01:03PM

Front Page Story! Get a First Look at Jeremy Jordan, Kara Lindsay & More in Broadway’s Newsies by Broadway.com

Disney’s cult 1992 film Newsies, a fictional account of the real-life Newsboy Strike of 1899, has finally made it to Broadway! Starring a talented young cast led by Jeremy Jordan and f…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:01PM

’9 to 5 The Musical’ Embarks on Tour of UK by David Rogers

Dolly Parton has announced that the Tony nominated “9 to 5: The Musical,” will head out on a tour of the U.K. later this year. The tour is expected to kick off in October of this year wi…

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 01:00PM

Photo Flash: EXTRA! EXTRA! First Look at NEWSIES on Broadway! by BroadwayWorld

Newsies, the new American musical currently in previews at the Nederlander Theatre for a strictly limited performance run following its critically-hailed stint at Paper Mill Playhouse last f…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:00PM
Monday, March 26, 2012 at noon (Broadway Time)
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The Hound of the Baskervilles – review by Alfred Hickling

Lawrence Batley, HuddersfieldThis version of Conan Doyle's classic is an enlightened, if somewhat unexpected, collaboration between one of the North West's oldest theatrical institutions, Ol…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:59PM

Obituary: Faith Brook by The Stage

Sixty years after her stage and film debut performances, the actress Faith Brook enjoyed the biggest success of her career. Her portrayal of an elderly woman experiencing sexual passion for …

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:58PM

FREUD'S LAST SESSION Opens Tonight in Chicago by BroadwayWorld

New York’s hit play FREUD’S LAST SESSION is set to open tonight, March 26th at Chicago’s Mercury Theatre for a limited engagement through June 3rd. The Chicago debut of FREUD’S LAST …

SOURCE: chicago.broadwayworld.com at 12:55PM

Photo Coverage: THE GERSHWINS' PORGY AND BESS Dons Hoodies in of Honor Trayvon Martin by BroadwayWorld

The cast of and company of THE GERSHWINS' PORGY AND BESS hooded up in honor of slain teen, Trayvon Martin, the unarmed black teen in Florida.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:53PM

David Neumann, New York Live Arts

Director-choreographer David Neumann uses his impeccable sense of timing to create a tragicomedy of dislocation, writes Apollinaire Scherr

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:53PM

BWW TV: Sneak Peek of Hunter Foster's CLYDE 'N BONNIE in Atlanta! by BroadwayWorld TV

After years of development, Clyde 'n Bonnie A Folktale premiered in suburban Atlanta at Aurora Theatre on March 15. Aurora Theatre first encountered the show in 2009 at the New York Musical …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:50PM

NBC’s ‘SMASH’ MAKE A MUSICAL, School #19 – Trillium Charter School, Portland by Cindy Ripley

School #19: Trillium Charter School Portland, OR Reported by: Marty Johnson, Director of Education, iTheatrics February 10, 2012 I get asked what my job is a lot, especially as I visit all o…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 12:49PM

Houston Ballet lives large in three well-focused works

REVIEW: The country's fourth-largest ballet company presented work by Jerome Robbins, Jorma Elo and Christopher Wheeldon.

SOURCE: StarTribune at 12:47PM

Pain of an 'American Family'

REVIEW: Carlyle Brown's play clears its throat before landing with a ferocious look at a sibling bond.

SOURCE: StarTribune at 12:45PM

The Cast of Porgy and Bess Dons Hoodies to Honor Slain Teen Trayvon Martin by Broadway.com

The company of Broadway’s Porgy and Bess “hooded up” on March 25 in honor of Trayvon Martin, the unarmed African-American teen shot to death in Sanford, Florida, on Februar…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:38PM

High starring Kathleen Turner by Mirvish Productions

High starring Kathleen Turner Two-time Golden Globe® winner, Academy Award® & Tony Award® nominee Kathleen Turner triumphantly comes to Toronto in the most critically-acclai…

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:38PM

Dates Set for Broadway Cares' 26th Annual Easter Bonnet Competition by Broadway.com

The Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS 26th Annual Easter Bonnet Competition will take place at the Minskoff Theatre on April 23 at 4:30PM and April 24 at 2PM. The fundraise features performa…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:32PM

AndrewAndrew Insta Review Jesus Christ Superstar

Stop the presses! The new production of Jesus Christ Superstar, now on Broadway, has performed a miracle: it's divided Andrew and Andrew. Both adored the original show, both have the simil…

SOURCE: Paper Mag at 12:30PM

The MCC revival of Carrie will close earlier than expected by Loganne

Following the evening performance on Sunday, April 8, 2012, after 34 previews and 46 performances, Carrie will end its run at the Lucille Lortel Theatre. The show had been previously extende…

SOURCE: Theater Advisor at 12:30PM

Jez Butterworth's Open Weekend Q&A: 'Mark Rylance saw something I'd not seen in Jerusalem' by Andrew Dickson

I was half-expecting a 'Rooster' Byron-style hellraiser. Instead, the playwright treated us to reflections on theatre full of modesty and dry humourAfter a week or so living inside the world…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:30PM

Morgan Freeman, Melissa Leo, Andrea Riseborough Will Join Tom Cruise for "Oblivion" Thriller Film by Michael Gioia

Tony Award nominee Morgan Freeman and stage and screen actors Melissa Leo and Andrea Riseborough will join Oscar winner Tom Cruise ("Rock of Ages") in the upcoming Universal Pictur…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:30PM

Amanda Seyfried Talks Landing a 'Dream' Role in LES MIS; Filming Begins in New Orleans Next Month by BroadwayWorld

The musical's movie adaptation is currently filming in the UK Amanda Seyfried as Cosette will join the film's stars - Hugh Jackman as Valjean, Russell Crowe as Javert, Sacha Baron Cohen as T…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:28PM

STAGE TUBE: THE BEST MAN's Eric McCormack Appears on CBS This Morning by Stage Tube

Actor Eric McCormack appeared on CBS This Morning to discuss his role as a villainous senator in the current Broadway revival of Gore Vidal's THE BEST MAN.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:24PM

Kingsley Ben Adir, Tamsin Carrol Set for Open Air Theatre's A Midsummer Night's Dream by Andy Propst

Casting has been announced for William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, to run June 2 - September 5 at the Open Air Theatre in Regent's Park. Matthew Dunster will dir…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:21PM

BWW Poll Results: Voters Want CATS Back on Broadway! by BroadwayWorld

Musical theatre legend Lloyd Webber has two of his most popular shows returning to Broadway this spring. Webber and Tim Rice's JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR opened March 22, 2012 at the Neil Simon …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:20PM

Pangea World Theater to Hold 2012 Annual Benefit on May 18 by Jason Zednick

Pangea World Theater will hold its tenth annual fundraising benefit on Friday, May 18. The event will be held at the Nicollet Island Pavilion in downtown Minneapolis and will include silent …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:19PM

26th Annual EASTER BONNET Competition to Take Place 4/23-24 at Minskoff Theatre by BroadwayWorld

Broadway CaresEquity Fights AIDS will present the 26th Annual EASTER BONNET COMPETITION on Monday, April 23 430 PM and Tuesday, April 24 2 PM at the Minskoff Theatre 200 West 45th Street, NY…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:14PM

Mike Daisey Issues Apology After Agony and the Ecstasy Media Storm by Adam Hetrick

The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs monologist Mike Daisey issued an apology to theatre audiences for  fabricating information in his piece about conditions in Chinese technology fa…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

Good Cheno-Bits: Kristin Chenoweth Channels Cowgirl Dale Evans on GCB by Lindsay Champion

On episode four of GCB, Tony winner Kristin Chenoweth returns as TV’s favorite churchgoing millionaire, Carlene Cockburn. When Carlene’s uncle Burl comes to Dallas to visit,…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:04PM

Ticket Give-Away: Carrie at MCC Theatre! by BroadwaySpotted

Want to see Carrie before it closes on April 8th? Well, you’re in luck. We have two tickets to go to one lucky reader. The winner will be chosen at random from anyone who comments belo…

SOURCE: BroadwaySpotted at 12:00PM

PHOTO CALL: A First Look at Newsies on Broadway by Matthew Blank

The new Disney musical Newsies began previews on Broadway March 15 at the Nederlander Theatre following an acclaimed engagement at New Jersey's Paper Mill Playhouse last fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM

Kevin Earley, Omar Lopez-Cepero and Patricia Noonan Among Cast of Marriott Theatre's Pirates of Penzance by Michael Gioia

The Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire will present W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan's The Pirates of Penzance beginning April 4, prior to an official opening April 13. The limited engagem…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM

Newsies Cast Recording Release Dates, Track List Announced by Andy Propst

The Original Broadway Cast Recording of Newsies will have its digital release on April 10. The album, from Disney Theatrical Productions and Ghostlight Records, will be available for purcha…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM
Monday, March 26, 2012 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Save Over 30% on Tickets to ONCE by Contests

Save over 30 on tickets to ONCE on Broadway now playing at the Bernard B Jacobs Theatre.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:59AM

Contest - Win Two Tickets to Leap of Faith on Broadway by Christopher Caggiano

So, you didn't win the tickets to see Jesus Christ Superstar? Well, here's another chance to catch a brand new Broadway show absolutely free. We've been hearing for a few years now about the…

SOURCE: Everything I Know I Learned From Musicals at 11:57AM

NY Review: 'Anywhere I Wander: The Frank Loesser Songbook' by Erik Haagensen

The New York Philharmonic's one-night salute to songwriter Frank Loesser, featuring a starry cast including Bryn Terfel and Victoria Clark, is sensational.

SOURCE: Backstage at 11:56AM

Vineyard Theatre Extends NOW.HERE.THIS. Through April 22 by BroadwayWorld

NOW. HERE. THIS. which is currently receiving its world-premiere production at Vineyard Theatre 108 East 15th Street, will extend by one-week now through April 22 due to popular demand and…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:48AM

Hello! My Baby

Legit Reviews||Regional: Fed up with rock 'n' roll jukebox tuners? Cheri Steinkellner ("Sister Act") has ransacked the old 78s beneath her Victrola to weave two dozen royalty-fr…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:47AM

We’re goin’ to the park. We’re gonna jam. by James Comtois

Monkeys at the Brick. Two shows left. Don't miss it. (Video by Gavin Starr Kendall.) Bringing his kit, James "Mr. Comtois" Comtois

SOURCE: Jamespeak at 11:46AM

Listen to First Tracks from NEWSIES Cast Album! by BroadwayWorld

Newsies, the new American musical, is currently in previews at the Nederlander Theatre 208 W 41st St for a strictly limited 101 performance run following its critically-hailed stint at Paper…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:45AM

Rolan Bell, Rosalie Craig, Claudia Kariuki, John Marquez Set for Open Air Theatre's Ragtime by Andy Propst

Casting has been announced for Ragtime, to run May 18 - September 8 at the Open Air Theatre in Regent's Park. As previously reported, Timothy Sheader will direct the production, which …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:40AM

Getting “Lost in Yonkers” Again by Tom Mizer

You can’t choose your family. The old cliche rang insistently through my mind as I watched Lost in Yonkers, Neil Simon’s Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy/drama currently receiving i…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 11:37AM

Teresa’s Weekly Update: Garden Gate Edition by Teresa Eyring

The old saying has it that laws are like sausages—the less you know about how they are made, the more you like them. Theatre, however, may be more like a garden, and increasingly, audience…

SOURCE: Theatre Communications Group at 11:35AM

Hormonal Housewives, Anvil Theatre, Basingstoke by Julie Watterston

Anvil Theatre, Basingstoke: Hormonal Housewives follows on from Girls' Night Out and other such productions that attract a wholly female audience. Although it is not as sophisticated in…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:35AM

ONSTAGE & BACKSTAGE: "Ghosthunters," Ana Gasteyer and Getting Ready for Florida by Seth Rudetsky

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:35AM

"Watch What Happens Live" Will Welcome Kristin Chenoweth by Andrew Gans

Tony winner Kristin Chenoweth, whose new TV series, "GCB," debuted March 4, will be a guest on Bravo's "Watch What Happens Live" next month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:31AM

STAGE TUBE: On This Day 3/26- ANNIE by Stage Tube

Today in 1997, Annie opened at the Martin Beck Theatre now the Al Hirschfeld Theatre, where it ran for 239 performances. Annie is a Broadway musical based upon the popular Harold Gray comic …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:29AM

Weekend Poll Top Three: Mad Men Fans Want Don Draper and More to Move From Madison Avenue to Broadway by Broadway.com

It’s great to have AMC’s acclaimed '60s drama Mad Men back on TV! Leading up to the return of Don Draper & co., Broadway.com asked readers which Mad Men actor they would …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:29AM

Before Opening, Now. Here. This. Extends Run at Off-Broadway’s Vineyard Theatre by Broadway.com

Now. Here. This., the latest work from the gang behind [title of show], has extended its run at off-Broadway’s Vineyard Theatre. The new musical, which was scheduled to run through Apr…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:28AM

Encores! Production of Merrily We Roll Along to Record Cast Album by Broadway.com

Encores! recent production of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s Merrily We Roll Along will be recorded by PS Classics. The cast, led by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Colin Donnell and Celia Ke…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:26AM

What's Playing on Broadway This Week: March 26-April 1 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 11:26AM

Things We Love: Sipho Mabona's Stop Motion Origami by Tony

(via Colossal) Tags: Things We Love

SOURCE: Halcyon Theatre at 11:26AM

The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess Stands in Solidarity With Family of Trayvon Martin by Adam Hetrick

The cast of The Gershwin's Porgy and Bess has taken a stand with the family of Trayvon Martin, the Florida high school student who was shot and killed Feb. 26.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:26AM

Stunts and Effects of the Cavalry by War Horse The Movie

Stunts and Effects of the Cavalry You can now experience the extraordinary journey of courage and friendship in War Horse again on Blu-ray and DVD! Order your copy here: http://on.fb.me/yhO…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:22AM

Lord Arthur Savile's Crime, Barons Court Theatre, London by Honour Bayes

Barons Court Theatre, London: Ronald Selwyn Phillips' much lauded adaptation of Oscar Wilde's absurd short story is given a disappointing revival in Nadine Hanwell's flat-foot…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:21AM

Danny Burstein, Jason Graae, Rebecca Luker to Be Featured on PS Classics' Sweet Little Devil CD by Andy Propst

Bethe Austin, Danny Burstein, Philip Chaffin, Sara Jean Ford, Jason Graae, Rebecca Luker, and Sally Wilfert will be featured on PS Classics' studio cast recording of Sweet Little Devil.…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:21AM

26th Annual Easter Bonnet Competition Will Play the Minskoff in April by Andrew Gans

The 26th Annual Easter Bonnet Competition — benefiting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS — will be presented at the Minskoff Theatre, currently the home of Disney's The Lion …

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:19AM

Off Broadway Alliance Announces THE FESTIVALS Seminar for 4/1; Feat. Hunter Bell, Elena K. Holy & John Capo by BroadwayWorld

The Off Broadway Alliance, the organization of Off-Broadway producers, theaters, general managers, press agents, and marketing firms, will hold another in its series of seminars focused on t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:17AM

THE SCREENING ROOM: Raúl Esparza and Leap of Faith Cast Members Record Radio Spot (Video) by Michael Gioia

Tony nominee Raúl Esparza and cast members of Leap of Faith, the upcoming Broadway musical that features music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Glenn Slater, recently took to the studio t…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:15AM

Easter Bonnet Competition Set for Minskoff Theatre April 23 and 24 by Dan Bacalzo

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS will present the 26th annual Easter Bonnet Competition at the Minskoff Theatre on Monday, April 23 at 4:30pm and Tuesday, April 24 at 2pm. This two-day Bro…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:13AM

Obituary: LOIS ROBARDS

The Brain Tumor Foundation mourns the passing of our long time board member and great friend, Lois Robards. Wife of screen legend, Jason Robards, Lois was a woman of elegance, grace and comp…

SOURCE: Legacy.com at 11:12AM

PHOTO FLASH: Cory Monteith, Naya Rivera, Megan Hilty, Bernadette Peters at 23rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards by Tristan Fuge

On Saturday, March 24, the New York ceremony for the 23rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards was held at the Marriott Marquis in Times Square. The event was hosted by Glee's Cory Monteith and Na…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:09AM

Realistic Sets by War Horse The Movie

Realistic Sets You can now experience the extraordinary journey of courage and friendship in War Horse again on Blu-ray and DVD! Order your copy here: http://on.fb.me/yhOd4y From: WarHorseM…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:08AM

Melissa Errico, Daniel Breaker, Aaron Lazar, Ana Gasteyer Will Play Joe's Pub by Andrew Gans

A host of Broadway artists will play the intimate stage of Joe's Pub, located within the Public Theater, in April.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:05AM

Advice from my trainer . . . that strangely also applies to theater. by Ken Davenport

So, as a person who can't stand the gym unless it involves a basketball, I forced myself to get a personal trainer recently . . . who then forces me to do things I can't stand. But so far, s…

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

Tim Tebow visits 'Wicked' on Broadway by David Ng

Tim Tebow, the former Denver Broncos quarterback who was recently traded to the New York Jets, paid a visit to Broadway this weekend, attending a performance of the hit musical "Wicked" at t…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 11:00AM
Monday, March 26, 2012 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Now. Here. This. Extends to April 22 at Vineyard by Kenneth Jones

Now. Here. This., the new musical created by and featuring the cast of Broadway's [title of show], will get an extra week in its world-premiere run at Off-Broadway's Vineyard Theatre…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:59AM

Tonight’s Monologue Fest for Unexpected Stage Company by Lorraine Treanor

While other theatre companies fundraise with spring galas, Unexpected Stage Company is holding a monologue competition, with a decidedly lower price of admission – $10, to support thei…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 10:57AM

Ricky Martin, Smash Producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron & More Honored at 2012 GLAAD Media Awards by Broadway.com

Evita star Ricky Martin and Broadway producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron (Hairspray, Chicago, TV’s Smash) were among those honored at the 23rd annual GLAAD Media Awards on March 24. T…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:55AM

Ticket Offer: £10 tickets to Reasons to be Cheerful at Hackney Empire by A Younger Theatre

Our friends over at Graeae have sent us an excellent ticket offer for AYT readers. You can enjoy £10 tickets to Reasons to be Cheerful at the brilliant Hackney Empire throughout the run. Se…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 10:54AM

Photo Coverage: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR - Gypsy Robe Ceremony by Walter McBride

A long-standing opening night tradition on the Great White Way, the fabled Gypsy Robe is bestowed upon a veteran Broadway chorus member for each opening production. In what has now become a …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:54AM

Casting Announced for Ragtime and A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre in London by Broadway.com

Casting is complete for the upcoming repertory productions of Ragtime and A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre in London. Artistic director …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:50AM

Angelique Power: A Tourist in this Life by Angelique Power

Why aren’t there more artists of color in mainstream arts institutions? I’ve been getting this question a lot as I make my way across the Great Lakes region hosting information sessions …

SOURCE: State of the Artist at 10:50AM

Vineyard Theatre Extends Now. Here. This. Through April 22 by Dan Bacalzo

The Vineyard Theatre has extended its production of Now. Here. This. The show, which is currently in previews with an official opening on March 28, will now run through April 22. Now. Her…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:49AM

Broadway Grosses* w/e 3/25/2012 by Ken Davenport

The following are the Broadway Grosses from the week ending March 25, 2012: Show Name GrossGross TotalAttn %Cap AvgPdAdm ANYTHING GOES $584,981 6,828 83.19% $85.67 CHICAGO $566,644 7,179 83.…

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

PHOTO CALL: Bernadette Peters, Megan Hilty, Cory Monteith, Dakota Fanning and More at the 2012 GLAAD Media Awards by Joseph Marzullo

Two-time Tony Award winner Bernadette Peters presented "Smash" producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron with a special honor during the New York GLAAD Media Awards March 24 at the Marr…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:45AM

The Strand premieres Lawton’s Blood-bound and Tongue-tied by Lorraine Treanor

Slipping from the street into the store-front space of the Strand Theater Company in Baltimore, you’re in for some surprises. You pass a showcase displaying the detritus of former tenants,…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 10:44AM

Theo Ubique Extends The Light in the Piazza Through May 20 by Andy Propst

Theo Ubique Theatre has extended its production of Adam Guettel and Craig Lucas' The Light in the Piazza, playing at No Exit Café, according to a report in The Chicago Tribun…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:44AM

Ian Somerhalder, The Colbert Report and More Receive Genesis Awards by Dan Bacalzo

The Humane Society of the United States' 26th Genesis Awards were presented at a gala ceremony on Saturday, March 24, at The Beverly Hilton. The awards, which honor the news and enterta…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:40AM

Constantine Maroulis Gets 'Lost in Love' in Air Supply Musical by Michele Amabile Angermiller

The "American Idol" finalist and star of Broadway's of "Rock of Ages" takes on a new role in the show based on the music of the 80s balladeers.

SOURCE: Backstage at 10:40AM

STAGE TUBE: Ramin Karimloo, Hadley Fraser and the Cast of LES MIS on the Audience Olivier Award! by Stage Tube

To celebrate the reaching of the Final 4 shortlist in the 2012 BBC Radio 2 Audience Award in this year's Olivier Awards, the full London Cast of LES MISERABLES have created a video to rally …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:39AM

"Playing With Redemption," Documentary About Terrence McNally's Corpus Christi, Will Screen in San Francisco by Michael Gioia

The I AM Love Campaign, 108 Production's 2012 Sneak Preview Tour, will kick off with a screening of the new documentary "Corpus Christi: Playing With Redemption" April 29 in Sa…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM

Death of a Salesman by Diane Snyder

Arthur Miller's masterpiece of American family drama, Death of a Salesman, can’t have too many Broadway revivals. And happily the current one, directed by Tony winner Mike Nichols and star…

SOURCE: cititour.com at 10:35AM

PS Classics to Release Cast Recording of the Encores! Merrily We Roll Along by Andy Propst

PS Classics will release the cast recording of the City Center Encores! production of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's Merrily We Roll Along. The two-disc set will be available for …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:34AM

Corbin Bleu Back on Broadway by Loganne

Star of “High School Musical” and In The Heights, Corbin Bleu will be joining the cast of Godspell on April 17th. Bleu will take over the role of Jesus from the original star Hunter Pari…

SOURCE: Theater Advisor at 10:30AM

5 Tips to help you be a better boss by Michael Roderick

Once you decide to take on the role of producer, you are also making the decision to take on the role of being in charge of a team. This is something that is not to be taken lightly as other…

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

Fresh gains on Broadway

Legit News: 'Evita,' 'Salesman' log strong sales

SOURCE: Variety at 10:27AM

PHOTO CALL: Danielle Ferland, Lauren Kennedy, Jeffry Denman and More Star in Baltimore Into the Woods by Krissie Fullerton

Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's fairytale musical Into the Woods, starring original Broadway cast member Danielle Ferland as the Baker's Wife, began performances March 7 at Balti…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Sea, sense of longing come to life in dance piece

REVIEW: Landing the rights to perform "La Cathédral Engloutie" is not easy, but the Minnesota Dance Theatre made the most of its opportunity.

SOURCE: StarTribune at 10:23AM

Tim Rice rules out collaborating again with Andrew Lloyd Webber by Matt Trueman

Rice insists his partnership with Lloyd Webber is now in the past, saying: 'We're not relevant as a team any more'"Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice" is the formula for som…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:19AM

Beyond Broadway: Gatz by Broadway.com

Beyond Broadway: Gatz Elevator Repair Service has adapted F. Scott Fitzgerald's iconic American novel The Great Gatsby into a smash hit theater piece, Gatz. Now in a return—and al…

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:18AM

Ask a Star: Hunter Parrish by Broadway.com

Ask a Star: Hunter Parrish Godspell's heavenly hunk Hunter Parrish may star as Jesus in Stephen Schwartz's legendary rock musical, but he could not have been more down to earth when…

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:17AM

Jesus Christ Superstar - 2012 Broadway Revival Choreography by DanceOn

Andrew Lloyd Webber's Jesus Christ Superstar is currently playing on Broadway. Watch our inside look at the 2012 musical revival with choreographer Lisa Shriver.

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:16AM

The Intelligent Homosexual's Guide and Southern Comfort Take Theatre Honors at GLAAD Awards by Adam Hetrick

Tony Kushner's The Intelligent Homosexual's Guide and the musical Southern Comfort were the winning theatre productions at the March 24 GLAAD Media Awards in New York City.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:14AM

Mike Daisey Extends Apology to Audiences for The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs by Dan Bacalzo

Mike Daisey has posted on his blog an apology to audiences, fellow theater artists, journalists, and human rights advocates for his misrepresentations of the truth within his solo performanc…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:14AM

Guitar Hero: Backstage at "Once" with Steve Kazee by Broadway.com

Guitar Hero: Backstage at "Once" with Steve Kazee At its core, the romantic musical Once is a story about people who love music...and each other. Broadway.com vlogger Steve Kazee …

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:12AM

My Space: Chester Gregory of Sister Act by Broadway.com

My Space: Chester Gregory of Sister Act Sister Act's sweet-hearted cop "Sweaty Eddie" has a tough job looking after Deloris Van Cartier, and Broadway.com recently headed into …

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:10AM

Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza Foundation to Present Robin Duke, Jayne Eastwood in Women Fully Clothed by Bethany Rickwald

The Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza Foundation is set to present four seasoned female comedians in Women Fully Clothed, April 16 at 7:30pm at the Bank of America Performing Arts Center Janet …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:10AM

News: Casting announced for Open Air Theatre's Ragtime & Dream

Casting has been announced for the Open Air Theatre's Olympic repertory season of A Midsummer Night's Dream and Ragtime, which runs from 18 May to 5 September 2012. Tamsin Carroll, Harry H…

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 10:08AM

Word of Mouth Review: Jesus Christ Superstar by Broadway.com

Word of Mouth Review: Jesus Christ Superstar More than 40 years after it premiered on Broadway (following its sensational debut in album form), Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's Jesus …

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:08AM

Behind the Scenes: In Rehearsal with Pipe Dream at Encores! by Broadway.com

Behind the Scenes: In Rehearsal with Pipe Dream at Encores! Despite being nominated for nine Tony Awards, Rodgers & Hammerstein's Pipe Dream has not been performed in New York since…

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:07AM

The Gertrude Hoffman Collection by Trav S.D.

This is one of a series of posts honoring Women’s History Month. We are pleased to have as our guest blogger today, Ivy Marvel of the Brooklyn Public Library. More about her and the ex…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 10:03AM

Ramin Karimloo Set for April CD Signing by Andrew Gans

The London show-business shop Dress Circle will welcome Ramin Karimloo, who is currently starring as Valjean in the West End production of Les Miserables at the Queen's Theatre, April 10.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:03AM

#MusicMonday (3/26/12) by BroadwaySpotted

#MusicMonday is a trend that started on Twitter over a year ago. A lot of people used it for a while and then it started to fizzle out. Well, the problem is…I liked it. I liked it a lot. S…

SOURCE: BroadwaySpotted at 10:00AM

Ever Wonder Why: We Don’t Say “Good Luck”? by BroadwaySpotted

If there is one thing theatre people are it is superstitious. Anyone who works in a theatre will constantly tell you what you can or cannot do, because it’s “bad luck” or &…

SOURCE: BroadwaySpotted at 10:00AM
Monday, March 26, 2012 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Julie Atherton, Stevie Webb Set for Lyric Hammersmith's Panto Cinderella by Andy Propst

Julie Atherton will play the title role and Stevie Webb will play Buttons in Cinderella, a panto to play the Lyric-Hammersmith November 24 - January 5, according to a report on the website f…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:55AM

Meet the Newsies: Specs by Disney on Broadway

Meet the Newsies: Specs Meet Ryan Steele, playing Specs in Disney's newest Broadway production, NEWSIES. Disney's NEWSIES is now on Broadway! Visit http://www.newsiesthemusical.com…

SOURCE: YouTube at 09:54AM

‘Cause Célèbre’ at The British Players by Amanda Gunther by Amanda Gunther

A headlining murder case that electrified London in 1935 – a true murder story with all the spicy elements: a sexually frustrated middle-aged married woman, her young hot-blooded angry…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:44AM

Open House! Real Estate Drama Clybourne Park Begins Broadway Run by Broadway.com

Performances for the Broadway premiere of Bruce Norris’ drama Clybourne Park begin March 26 at the Walter Kerr Theatre. Directed by Pam MacKinnon, the Pulitzer Prize-winning …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:41AM

Hunter Bell Will Be Part of Free Panel Discussion, The Festivals: FringeNYC, NYMF, AFO & Beyond by Andrew Gans

The Off Broadway Alliance will present its latest seminar focused on the business of Off-Broadway April 1 at the Snapple Theater Center's Jerry Orbach Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:40AM

PHOTO FLASH: Lynda Carter, Linda Lavin, Mary Wilson, Pia Zadora at Rrazz Room Gala by Dan Bacalzo

The Rrazz Room held its 4th annual RRAZZiversary Gala Celebration and Benefit for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, on Wednesday, March 21. Sharon McNight served as host, with musi…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:36AM

Greetings from Louisville and the Motherlodge Live Arts Exchange by Sherri Kronfeld

Culturebot contributor Sherri Kronfeld (theater director, co-founder of SUPERWOLF) has filed this report from MOTHERLODGE in Louisville.

SOURCE: Culture Bot at 09:35AM

Hunter Bell to Be Featured in Off-Broadway Alliance's The Festivals Panel by Dan Bacalzo

Tony Award nominee Hunter Bell will be among the featured participants in the Off-Broadway Alliance's free-of-charge panel discussion, The Festivals: FringeNYC, NYMF, AFO & Beyond, …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:25AM

Teatr ZAR at MCA in Chicago by Mbeitiks

Culturebot's Meghan Moe Beitiks has a preview of Teatr ZAR at MCA in Chicago

SOURCE: Culture Bot at 09:21AM

An interview with Marc Rosich, co-adaptor of ‘Camino Real’ by Mbeitiks

Culturebot's Meghan Moe Beitiks interviews Marc Rosich, co-adaptor of 'Camino Real', at The Goodman Theatre in Chicago.

SOURCE: Culture Bot at 09:19AM

Off-Broadway 'Cock' assembles cast

Legit News: Four-actor ensemble includes Harner

SOURCE: Variety at 09:17AM

An Interview with Actress Emily Morrison by Pat Davis by Pat Davis

Emily Love Morrison is a Washington, DC actor, who most recently performed in American Century Theater’s  Little Murders, by Jules Feiffer. She offered her perspective on life as an actor…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:15AM

PHOTO FLASH: Jerry Herman Visits Gary Beach, Vicki Lewis Backstage at Hello, Dolly! by Dan Bacalzo

Composer and lyricist Jerry Herman attended the Friday, March 23 performance of the Maltz Jupiter Theatre production of Hello, Dolly!, directed by Marcia Milgrom Dodge. This classic musical…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:10AM

Film Review: ‘Attenberg’ by Chris Siggins by Chris Siggins

Attenberg, directed by Athina Rachel Tsangari, stars Ariane Labed as Marina, Evangelia Randou as her best friend Bella, Vangelis Mourikis as Marina’s father Spyros, and Yorgos Lanthim…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:00AM

If It Only Even Runs A Minute: Flora The Red Menace by Jenashtep

I am so excited to see Prince of Broadway. It is my absolute favorite thing when the past and present of theatre intersect in such a creative, thrilling way. I know that there will be no wa…

SOURCE: BroadwaySpotted at 09:00AM

Contest: Win Tickets to Peter and the Starcatcher by Linda

Peter and the Starcatcher, based on the novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, tells the story of how an orphan became Peter Pan. It begins previews on March 28 at the Brook Atkinson Theatr…

SOURCE: Pataphysical Science at 09:00AM
Monday, March 26, 2012 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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The antipodes by George Hunka

If we lasted forever Everything would change But since we don’t Many things stay the same. Bertolt Brecht You may be surprised to hear that I have very few bookshelves at home, but sev…

SOURCE: Superfluities Redux at 08:56AM

ArtsBeat: Mike Daisey Apologizes for Falsehoods in Monologue About Apple by Dave Itzkoff

In a post on his blog Mike Daisey, the writer and performer of the disputed one-man show "The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs," wrote, "When I said onstage that I had personally experien…

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 08:52AM

St. Louis Art Museum to open 'Currents 106: Chelsea Knight'

An exhibition of new work by New York-based artist Chelsea Knight is scheduled to open April 6 at the St. Louis Art Museum.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 08:45AM

Robert Lopez - 2012 - 40 Under Forty | Crain's New York Business

Robert Lopez was 7 when he saw his first Broadway show, A Chorus Line. By fifth grade, he had been in a school production of West Side Story. At 11, he wrote his first opening number, about …

SOURCE: Crain's at 08:43AM

Eva Price - 2012 - 40 Under Forty | Crain's New York Business

When Eva Price told her parents she was leaving her prestigious job at ABC News after five years to follow her dream of becoming a Broadway producer, they were stunned.

SOURCE: Crain's at 08:42AM

Encores!' MERRILY WE GO ALONG to Release Cast Recording in June by BroadwayWorld

PS Classics is now taking preorders for a new two-disc cast recording of MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, performed by the cast of New York City Centers Encores 2012 production. The album is set for g…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:26AM

Disney's NEWSIES on Broadway Celebrates 100K Facebook Fans by Disney on Broadway

Disney's NEWSIES on Broadway Celebrates 100K Facebook Fans All of us at NEWSIES on Broadway are touched by the support of our 100,000 Facebook fans from around the world. Thank you for …

SOURCE: YouTube at 08:18AM

News: Opening: Vera, King's Speech & Old Vic Duchess of Malfi

Amongst the major London openings, in the West End and further afield, this week are: OPENING MONDAYVera Vera Vera26 MARCH 2012(PREVIEWS FROM 22 MARCH)Hayley Squires' debut play, examining…

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 08:15AM

News: Live Tweeting: Heart of the West End conference

As part of The Heart of the West End conference at the Theatre Royal, Haymarket, a panel of leading theatre professionals is debating 'The Future of the West End'.Comprising Whatsonstage.com…

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 08:15AM

An Inspiring Performance by Michael Kaiser

I recently went to a performance of Mozart's Così fan tutte that was inspiring for several reasons. The most obvious was...

SOURCE: Huffington Post at 08:02AM

BWW's On This Day - March 26, 2012

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

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:00AM

Feature: Alexis Bledel Has Regrets by Nick Orlando

The popular film and television star talks about her work in Manhattan Theatre Club's production of Matt Charman's provocative play.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 08:00AM

NY Review: 'The Soap Myth' by Ron Cohen

Greg Mullavey stars in National Jewish Theater’s “The Soap Myth,” Jeff Cohen’s Holocaust drama, which has intelligence but seems too much a lecture.

SOURCE: Backstage at 08:00AM
Monday, March 26, 2012 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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People You Should Know . . . Kimberly Faith Hickman by Zack

Kimberly FaithHickmanis a freelance director and choreographer in New York City.  She has worked on Broadway and Off Broadwaywith productions at Atlantic Theatre Company, Wome…

SOURCE: Visible Soul at 07:59AM

'Leap of Faith' Launches Choir Contest

'Leap of Faith' © Leap of Faith Choirs who love Broadway musicals are in for a treat if they win Leap of Faith's choir contest. The brand new Broadway musical, Leap of Faith, ...Read Fu…

SOURCE: About.com - Theater at 07:50AM

Northern School of Contemporary Dance Spring Showcase, Riley Theatre, Leeds by Kevin Berry

Riley Theatre, Leeds: Performing at the Northern School's Riley Theatre must be inspiring - there is a deep stage, plenty of wings space, excellent equipment and beautiful surroundings.…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:41AM

Sean Holmes to make panto debut with Cinderella at Lyric Hammersmith by Alistair Smith

Lyric Hammersmith artistic director Sean Holmes will direct the venue's pantomime this Christmas - Cinderella starring Steven Webb and Julie Atherton.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:39AM

The Girl in the Yellow Dress, Theatre 503, London by Natasha Tripney

Theatre 503, London: Craig Higginson's two-hander explores the increasingly intense relationship between an attractive young teacher of English and her charismatic French Congolese stud…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:35AM

‘Tis Pity She’s a Whore by Carey Purcell

Does Cheek by Jowl have a crystal ball? The timeliness of this London-based theatre company’s latest play is positively uncanny. Their production of ‘Tis Pity She’s a Whore, curren…

SOURCE: TheTheatreSource at 07:21AM

Hello! My Baby

Legit Reviews||Regional: Fed up with rock 'n' roll jukebox tuners? Cheri Steinkellner ("Sister Act") has ransacked the old 78s beneath her Victrola to weave two dozen royalty-fr…

SOURCE: Variety at 07:11AM
Monday, March 26, 2012 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Humana Festival Day 3: Playwrights' Panel and 'How We Got On' by David Sheward

The Humana Festival of New American Plays wraps up with a discussion of dream theaters and a fresh and fly work on the impact of rap.

SOURCE: Backstage at 06:39AM

Mountview Academy BA (Hons) in Performance Acting Option Showcase, Criterion Theatre by Expert's Choice: Joe Stuckey, Sarah Milton

Criterion Theatre: This sitcom-style showcase boasts some cracking scenes and impressive choral moments under the tight and expert direction of Michael Vivian. Opening and closing the hour, …

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:37AM

Review: The Death of Norman Tortilla and A Lady of Substance by Emma Mottram

The Death of Norman Tortilla is a modern, black comedy and the first play written by Charlotte Coates. It centres on Norman Tortilla, an elderly sufferer of Parkinson’s disease who desper…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 06:29AM

The History Boys, Theatre by the Lake, Keswick by Anne Hopper

Theatre by the Lake, Keswick: Director Ian Forrest has, thankfully, approached Bennett's unwieldy commentary on sixth-form life in a northern grammar school with a light touch. He is we…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:27AM

Horrible Histories: Terrible Tudors, Regent Theatre, Stoke on Trent by Ronnie Haydon

Regent Theatre, Stoke on Trent: Accentuating the visceral is what the Horrible series does best. To this grisly end, blood-spattering visuals and axe-splicing sound effects are key component…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:19AM

Review: A Walk On Part by Yessi Bello

It seems that hating the government is the thing to do at the moment, so it is hardly surprising that after last year’s successful run, Soho Theatre is re-staging this adaptation of Chris …

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 06:15AM

Review: 'Tis Pity She's a Whore by Frank Scheck

The last time I checked, incest between a brother and sister was still considered relatively abhorrent.   So it naturally comes as a surprise that the Cheek by Jowl production of John …

SOURCE: Scheck on the Arts at 06:11AM

Review: The Women of Troy by Matt Timmiss

The Women of Troy is nothing short of a feminist fantasy. Set at the end of the Iliad, Troy is shrinking. The city is ablaze and places to hide are dwindling as the women left trapped in Tro…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 06:10AM

Pop Culture with the Gravy of Living by Don Hall

I can't listen to the jazz albums of The Maynard Ferguson Big Band without finding the music to be a little creepy. This should not be the case. The music that Ferguson - a trumpeting hero…

SOURCE: Don Hall at 06:09AM

Tweet seats deserve to be booed out of the theater by Curt Hopkins

Marketers, when they hit, can identify the seed of a product, service or organization and plant it in fertile soil where it will grow like mad. They can tease out the implications of the obj…

SOURCE: arstechnica.com at 06:04AM

Tin, Heartlands, Redruth by Francesca Morrison

Heartlands, Redruth: World famous baritone Ben Luxon has left his Massachusetts home for an acting spree in Cornwall, where he was born 75 years ago. He's been lured there by an unusual…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:02AM

Jess Conda

"Call Me Adam" chats with Philadelphia actress, administrator, and teaching artist Jess Conda about her monthly series "Rock & Awe's" latest installment "Let's Start A War," the Dead Kennedy…

SOURCE: Call Me Adam at 06:00AM

Justin Matthew Sargent Joins ROCK OF AGES as 'Drew'; Genson Blimline Takes Over as 'Lonny' by BroadwayWorld

Producers of the five-time Tony Award nominated hit musical ROCK OF AGES have announced that Justin Matthew Sargent will star as Drew beginning Monday, March 26, and Genson Blimline will off…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:00AM

IF IT ONLY EVEN RUNS A MINUTE 9 Plays at Joe's Pub Tonight by BroadwayWorld

If It Only Even Runs A Minute 9 is the ninth edition of this series of rare songs, behind-the-scenes tales, and inspiring photos from Broadway musicals that may not have been fully appreciat…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:00AM

David Neumann/Advanced Beginner Group: Restless Eye by Lisa Jo Sagolla

In “Restless Eye,” modern choreographer David Neumann puts the responsibility for making meaning out of his dances squarely on the audience’s shoulders.

SOURCE: Backstage at 06:00AM
Monday, March 26, 2012 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Andy Abraham's History Of The Big Bands, Fairfield Halls, Croydon by Paul Vale

Fairfield Halls, Croydon: The unmistakable sound of the big bands dominated the popular music world of the 20th century. Characterised by its swinging rhythms and lush orchestrations, the so…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:58AM

Gossip: Will Betty Blue Eyes get reanimated for national tour?

Speaking to Whatsonstage.com Northwest, composer George Stiles has revealed plans to stage a new, northern production of Betty Blue Eyes::E8831302740790. The composer claims that a revival o…

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:45AM

Casting Announced for Ragtime and Midsummer Night's Dream at London's Open Air Theatre by Mark Shenton

This summer's Open Air Theatre, Regent's Park productions of Ragtime and A Midsummer Night's Dream will both feature companies of 26 actors, 20 of whom will appear in both shows.…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:33AM
Monday, March 26, 2012 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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'Wicked' Still No. 1; 'Salesman' Breaks Record; 'Newsies' Joins Top 10

The magical musical continues to dominate, while "Newsies" joins the top ten and "Death of a Salesman" breaks a house record.

SOURCE: Backstage at 04:54AM

Starting a Theatrical Experience Online by Daniel Lehman

Philadelphia-based theater company New Paradise Laboratories incorporates the internet and social networks as an interactive introduction to productions.

SOURCE: Backstage at 04:15AM

Blog: Actors keep best company

There is a curious misapprehension among theatre-haters, and even some critics, that actors, or "luvvies" as they sometimes sneeringly call them, are inherently vain, stupid and uninterestin…

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 04:14AM
Monday, March 26, 2012 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Review: The Girl in the Yellow Dress ***

Do you feel funny about feet? If so, the erotic foot-stroking scene at the heart of The Girl in the Yellow Dress may not tickle your fancy; it comes at a crucial mid-way point in the sexy ca…

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 03:54AM

The Only Constant is Change

Posted in Business developmentPersonal DevelopmentStrategy  “Do not repeat the tactics that have gained you one victory, but let your methods be regulated by the infinite variety …

SOURCE: theartsentrepreneur.com at 03:45AM

Flight by StageGrade

Are critics high on "Flight"?

SOURCE: StageGrade at 03:27AM

Rutherford & Son by StageGrade

Do critics recommend that you patronize "Rutherford & Son"?

SOURCE: StageGrade at 03:23AM
Monday, March 26, 2012 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Los Angeles Theater Review: THE WHO’S TOMMY (Met Theatre in Hollywood) by Samuel Bernstein

THE QUESTION IS: CAN YOU SEE TOMMY? Everything is murky about the DOMA Theatre Company’s new production of The Who’s Tommy at the Met Theatre—the performances, the sound design, the st…

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 02:53AM

Theatres, Take Your Tweet Seats And Shove 'Em

Ars Technica 03/24/12

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 02:32AM

New York Philharmonic to Feature Frank Loesser Tribute Tonight by BroadwayWorld

The New York Philharmonic presents Anywhere I Wander The Frank Loesser Songbook, a celebration of the late legendary Broadway composer of Wheres Charley, Guys and Dolls, The Most Happy Fella…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:30AM

‘Theater Talk’ Celebrates Broadway’s Best for Two Decades by Suzy Evans

NY Post’s Michael Riedel and producer Susan Haskins have been gathering the best of Broadway on PBS’ “Theater Talk” since 1992.

SOURCE: Backstage at 02:29AM

TTIC- Greg Kolack and Matt Babbs - Mar 26, 2012 by [email protected] (talk Theatre In Chicago), Talk Theatre In Chicago

This week's podcast features director Greg Kolack and ensemble member Matt Babbs, who join Anne Nicholson Weber to talk about Redtwist Theatre's production of The Laramie Project: Ten Years …

SOURCE: www.theatreinchicago.com at 02:01AM
Monday, March 26, 2012 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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'Ragtime' to receive London revival

Legit News: Tuner to play in London's Regent's Park

SOURCE: Variety at 01:57AM

CONTEST: Win Tickets to CLYBOURNE PARK on Broadway! by JK

THIS WEEK: VOTE IN ROUND 9 OF "HOT/HOTTER"LAST WEEK TO VOTE IN THE MONTHLY THEATRE POLLCLICK ON THE ICONS TO YOUR LEFT TO DO BOTH!ONE OF THE MOST ACCLAIMED PLAYS IN YEARS IS COMING TO BROADW…

SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 01:54AM

Crisis time in the West End? by Mark Shenton

There’s a lot of talk about the ever-approaching spectre of the Olympics, and whether or not audiences will actually materialise for the theatre as well as the sports events that will satu…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 01:37AM

TT: Just because

Mitch Miller's "Horn Belt Boogie," composed by Alec Wilder as the last movement of his Jazz Suite for Horn Quartet...

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 01:00AM

TT: Almanac

"Art is magic delivered from the lie of being truth." Theodor Adorno, Minima Moralia...

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 01:00AM

MEMPHIS Celebrates Theatre In Our Schools Month: Joe DiPietro (VIDEO)

Joe DiPietro talks about how growing up going to the theatre inspired him to be a writer in this fantastical tribute to Theatre in Our Schools!

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

Sneak Peek: NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT on Broadway (VIDEO)

Catch a glimpse of the show and meet the stars of NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT on Broadway, including Kelli O’Hara, Matthew Broderick, Estelle Parsons and Judy Kaye.

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

The "Crowd Pleasing Revival of the Year!" Joins BBS

Now in its second smash year, music sensation Nick Jonas and Emmy Award Winner Beau Bridges star in this charming production that The Huffington Post calls “The crowd pleasing revival …

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

Justin Matthew Sargent Joins ROCK OF AGES Tonight

Justin Matthew Sargent joins ROCK OF AGES at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre tonight, taking over the role of Drew in the Tony-nominated musical. The role was formerly held by Dan Domenech, who …

SOURCE: Broadway's Best Shows at 01:00AM
Monday, March 26, 2012 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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These shows are ‘moving’ by Elisabeth Vincentelli

You need a lot of bells and whistles to get noticed these days, let alone land a hit. Some shows bank on stars, usually brought in from the screen. Some rely on songs so popular, the audienc…

SOURCE: The New York Post Subscription at 12:48AM

Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend

Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from this weekend Sunday, March 25, 2012 - Sunday, March 25, 2012.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:45AM

Portrait of the Artist as an Egomaniac by Sam Hurwitt

THEATER REVIEW: BERKELEY Red, Berkeley Repertory Theatre. By Sam Hurwitt British-born director Les Waters has been a consistently outstanding artistic presence at Berkeley Repertory Theatre …

SOURCE: The Idiolect at 12:09AM

Review: The House of Yes (Hubris Productions) by Scotty Zacher

Though defeated by the staging's tepid tempo, a strong cast do all they can to turn easy targets into cunning stereotypes. Inevitably their hard work gets wrecked by a play that seems to liv…

SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 12:06AM

Julia Miles by League of Professional Theatre Women

Artistic Director New York, New York USA I don’t think anyone knows I was a farm girl from Pelham, Georgia. The one thing I learned there was to get away as soon as possible. I went to…

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

Openings We're Tracking This Week, March 26-April 1, 2012 by The Charlebois Post

It's a rally, it's art, it's feminist, it's Queer, it's comedy and it's a party. It's Nightwood's FemCab 2012 and you can't go wrong with a host like Elvira Kurt, one of the funniest pe…

SOURCE: The Charlebois Post at 12:01AM

Danny Burstein, Rebecca Luker, Philip Chaffin Will Sing Forgotten Gershwin Score of Sweet Little Devil on CD by Kenneth Jones

PS Classics, the record label devoted to the American Songbook and the heritage of musical theatre, announced performers and a release date of May 22 for its previously announced studio cast…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Another "Good Thing Going": Encores! Concert of Merrily We Roll Along Will Get Cast Recording by Kenneth Jones

The cast and orchestra of the recent Encores! concert of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's Merrily We Roll Along will reunite in April to record a two-disc cast album, PS Classics anno…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Company of The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess Records Cast Album March 26; New Release Date Set by Adam Hetrick

The cast of The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess gathers in a Manhattan recording studio March 26 and 27 to record the new cast album of the classic American opera, which will now be released i…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Clybourne Park, the Pulitzer Winner About Race and Real Estate, Makes Broadway Debut by Kenneth Jones

Clybourne Park, Bruce Norris' humor-flecked play about racial and economic changes occurring in a neighborhood over a 50-year period, begins Broadway previews on March 26. Winner of the …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Tickets Now On Sale for New Off-Broadway Musical Fat Camp by Adam Hetrick

Tickets are now on sale for the Off-Broadway production of Fat Camp, the new coming-of-age musical about a group of misfits at a summer camp for overweight teens, which will begin performanc…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Riverside's Evening With Women of Excellence in the Arts, With Lillias White, Melba Moore, Offered March 26 by Michael Gioia

The Riverside Theatre presents its third annual Evening With Women of Excellence in the Arts event, an "intimate discussion on theatre, film, music and more," March 26. Writer Mich…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Elaine Stritch, Andrea Burns, Polly Bergen, Jackie Hoffman and More Prove There's Nothing Like a Dame March 26 by Andrew Gans

The Actors Fund presents the 17th edition of Nothing Like a Dame, a benefit for the Phyllis Newman Women's Health Initiative, March 26 at 7:30 PM at The Gerald Lynch Theatre in Manhattan.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

The Single Girls Guide Musical, With Nancy Opel, Elizabeth Stanley, Graham Rowat, Gets NYC Reading March 26 by Kenneth Jones

The Single Girls Guide, the new musical about a swinging-'60s advice columnist, gets a developmental workshop reading through ASCAP in Manhattan on March 26. Farah Alvin, Nancy Opel, Cla…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Runs a Minute 9, with Julia Murney, Cady Huffman, Telly Leung, Dee Hoty, Kate Shindle, Plays Joe's Pub March 26 by Andrew Gans

If It Only Even Runs A Minute 9, the latest edition of the series that offers rare songs, behind-the-scenes tales and inspiring photos from Broadway musicals that may not have been fully app…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Jason Danieley, Marc Kudisch, Mary Testa, Robert Morse, Victoria Clark and More Pay Tribute to Frank Loesser March 26 by Andrew Gans

The New York Philharmonic's Anywhere I Wander: The Frank Loesser Songbook, a celebration of the late Broadway composer, is presented March 26 at 7:30 PM at Avery Fisher Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Free Broadway's Future Concert, with Becca Ayers, Emma Hunton, Jeremy Morse, Megan Reinking, Offered March 26 by Andrew Gans

Broadway's Future @ Lincoln Center (formerly The Songbook series), which is presented by Arts and Artists at St. Paul, continues March 26 at 6 PM in the Bruno Walter Auditorium at the Ne…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Rock of Ages Welcomes Justin Matthew Sargent March 26 by Andrew Gans

Justin Matthew Sargent steps into the role of Drew in the Tony-nominated musical Rock of Ages March 26 at Broadway's Helen Hayes Theatre. He succeeds Dan Domenech, who played his final p…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Understudies from Superstar, Spider-Man, Book of Mormon, Godspell, Bonnie & Clyde Stand in the Spotlight March 26 by Andrew Gans

At This Performance, the ongoing salute to Broadway and Off-Broadway standbys and understudies, continues March 26.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Jonathan Groff, Constantine Maroulis, Megan Hilty and More Are Miscast March 26 in NYC by Adam Hetrick

MCC Theater's Miscast gala, featuring Jonathan Groff, Constantine Maroulis, Megan Hilty and Jan Maxwell, is held March 26 at the Hammerstein Ballroom.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Alex Ross: Can the Kennedy Center find new life? by Alex Ross

Harry Truman, an amateur pianist who often brought miniature scores with him to classical performances in Washington, D.C., once wondered aloud why the capital lacked a decent venue for conc…

SOURCE: The New Yorker Subscription at 12:00AM

David Sedaris: Socialized medicine in Old Europe. by David Sedaris

One thing that puzzled me during the American health-care debate was all the talk about socialized medicine and how ineffective it’s supposed to be. The Canadian plan was likened to ge…

SOURCE: The New Yorker Subscription at 12:00AM

Michael Schulman: Donna Hanover in “The Best Man,” on Broadway. by Michael Schulman

Until Mayor Bloomberg leaves office or marries his longtime partner, Diana Taylor, New York City will have to do without a proper First Lady, as it has, effectively, since 2000, when Rudolph…

SOURCE: The New Yorker Subscription at 12:00AM

Hilton Als: Andrew Lloyd Webber’s music in “Jesus Christ Superstar.” by Hilton Als

I love Jesus. Yes, I do. Or, more accurately, I love Jesus for the way his story informs the work and the imagination of various artists I admire. I did not grow up in a particularly religio…

SOURCE: The New Yorker Subscription at 12:00AM

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. CLYBOURNE PARK Bruce Norris wrote this Pulitzer Prize-win…

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Review: ONCE by Martin Denton

Once is a paean to the power of music, and the celebration begins well before the official curtain time, with an on-stage pre-show in which the members of the ensemble--who supply ALL of the…

SOURCE: The New York Theatre Experience at 12:00AM