Friday, April 27, 2012 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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An Open Letter to the Drama Desk Awards by Kevin Daly

To Whom It May Concern, Four years ago, a beautiful production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s South Pacific opened at the Vivian Beaumont to acclaim and plaudits all around. One of Linc…

SOURCE: Theatre Aficionado at Large at 11:59PM

PHOTO FLASH: Olivia Newton-John Signs Copies of New Cookbook Livwise by David Gordon

Grammy Award-winner Olivia Newton-John signed copies of her new cookbook Livwise: Easy Recipes for A Healthy, Happy Life Friday, April 27 at Barnes and Noble's 18th Street location. Ne…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:53PM

Broadway Theater Review: DON’T DRESS FOR DINNER (American Airlines Theatre) by Thomas Antoinne

DON’T EVEN BOTHER Broadway producers often hope lightning will strike twice as they mount shows very similar to past successes.  We have recently seen the creative team of Hairspray u…

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 11:18PM

Tonys 2012: Shows Hoping for Nominations

See the list of plays and musicals that came to Broadway in the 2011-2012 season, and are hoping to be recognized when the nominations are announced on May 1.

SOURCE: Tony Awards at 11:17PM
Friday, April 27, 2012 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Broadway Theater Review: LEAP OF FAITH (St. James Theater) by Dmitry Zvonkov

LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAP Americans love popular stories of miracles and redemption. And really, who doesn’t? Few things are more gratifying than God taking time out of His schedule to break al…

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 10:54PM

2012 Drama Desk Nominees by Michael Block

The 2012 Drama Desk Nominations have been announced. But not without some drama. The board authorized an increase in nominees per category due to the large pool of talent in the 2011-2012 se…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 10:46PM

Body Painter to Make Booty Calls by The Clyde Fitch Report

Notorious body painter Andy Golub gives the NYPD a break by retiring indoors.

SOURCE: Clyde Fitch Report at 10:39PM

Marathon three-hour performances leave weary actors scrambling to recover by Nelson Pressley

Actress Francesca Faridany has never been through the kind of marathon she’s running as Nina Leeds in Eugene O’Neill’s “Strange Interlude.” As the complex heroine at the center of …

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:19PM

‘The Columnist’ provides insightful look at D.C. journalist Joseph Alsop by Robert W. Merry

The year 1935 marked the Washington arrival of Joseph Wright Alsop V, a hefty, amusing, arrogant, 25-year-old reporter for the old New York Herald Tribune who quickly managed to take the tow…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:19PM

Noism at Kennedy Center Terrace Theater by Sarah Kaufman

In a blast of white light after a blinding blackout, the Japanese dance group called Noism took a hard turn into surrealism. The dancers who had displayed great skill but little personality …

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:19PM

Kyle Abraham brings ‘The Radio Show’ to Dance Place by Rebecca Ritzel

NEW YORK — It’s noon on a mid-April Monday, and Kyle Abraham is worried about money. Not because he hasn’t filed his taxes yet (though he hasn’t) but because he’s the artistic dire…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:19PM

In Shenandoah Valley, a Shakespeare tradition has taken root by Peter Marks

Out in the Shenandoah Valley, they make Shakespeare the old-fashioned way. And by old-fashioned, I don’t mean stodgy or rigid or by trilling the lines as if every word were an opportunity …

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:19PM

BSO at Strathmore: A captivating self-contained drama by Joe Banno

Conductor Jun Markl kicked off Thursday’s Baltimore Symphony Orchestra concert at Strathmore Hall with a jolt of adrenaline, treating the overture to Weber’s “Euryanthe” as a captiva…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:19PM

Anna Deavere Smith Reflects on Rodney King and L.A. Riots, 20 Years Later

On April 29, 1992, nearly 20 years ago, an all-white jury acquitted four white Los Angeles police officers in the case of Rodney King, a black motorist who suffered severe injuries after a b…

SOURCE: The Take Away at 10:03PM

Review: The Realistic Joneses by Chris Kompanek

Parker Posey and Tracy Letts lead an excellent cast in Will Eno's though-provoking new play.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:00PM
Friday, April 27, 2012 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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Arts | New Jersey: At Millburn’s Paper Mill Playhouse, Children Able to Perform by Tammy La Gorce

At Paper Mill Playhouse, students with developmental disabilities are able to discover their talents in the performing arts.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 09:24PM

Review: Opus 1861 – The Civil War in Symphony (City Lit Theatre) by Scotty Zacher

The characters in this show are six U.S. Marines telling tales of their experiences on the war front, using 19th-century American songs. This rich music will remain with you; the images of s…

SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 09:12PM
Friday, April 27, 2012 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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People You Should Know . . . Jeff Carter by Zack

Jeff Carter-Originally from Northern Maine, Jeff Carter studied theatre at the University of Maine and the former American Center for the Performing and Creative Arts in Boston.Plays produce…

SOURCE: Visible Soul at 08:55PM

Leap of Faith is a Con of a Good Show by Suzanna Bowling

Leap of Faith is a Con of a Good Show: The last new musical of the season, Leap of Faith, is a show with a message.

SOURCE: Times Square Chronicles at 08:48PM

The Happy Campers Behind the Unhappy Camp Logan by Darlene Donloe

The black soldiers at Camp Logan in Texas became embroiled in a devastating chapter in American history in 1917. Joe Morris' staging of Celeste Bedford Walker's Camp Logan recalls that bitte…

SOURCE: LA STAGE Times at 08:42PM

FLASH FRIDAY: 30 ROCK Live! With A Beatle & A Kardashian by Pat Cerasaro

Part 12 ANGRY MEN homage, part surrealistic NBC retrospective fever dream and 100 30 ROCK absurd brilliance at its best, nights live episode of the gold standard NBC comedy series 30 ROCK w…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:41PM

People You Should Know . . . Jen Silverman by Zack

Jen Silverman received her BA from Brown University and her MFA from the Iowa Playwrights Workshop. She is an Affiliated Artist with New Georges, The Playwrights Realm, and idTheater Co, a m…

SOURCE: Visible Soul at 08:34PM

Final weekend – The Water’s Edge at The Road by Pauline Adamek

::LAST WEEKEND:: Final extension of this successful season — this exceptional play must close Saturday, April 28, 2011. Four dinner plates, a flash of gold at the ears, a lingering kis…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 08:26PM

People You Should Know . . . Patrick Gabridge by Zack

Patrick Gabridge-Patrick’s plays have been produced across the U.S., as well as in Canada, Mexico, England, and Australia.  His full-length plays include Fire on Earth, Flight, Consta…

SOURCE: Visible Soul at 08:22PM

Time Out Theater Review: "The Lyons"

Playing the ice-cold matriarch Rita Lyons, star Linda Lavin makes a tidy meal of Nicky Silver's black comedy, "The Lyons."

SOURCE: NY1 at 08:20PM

Time Out Theater Review: "Don't Dress For Dinner"

This season on Broadway has seen an abundance of laugh-out-loud shows - but "Don't Dress for Dinner," alas, is not one of them.

SOURCE: NY1 at 08:10PM

Ouzounian: Why I’m going to miss Aubrey Dan by Richard Ouzounian

Dan never lost his winsome enthusiasm for the theatre, remembering why we come.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 08:04PM

People You Should Know . . . Barbara Lindsay by Zack

Barbara Lindsay's first full-length play, Free, won the NY Drama League's 1989 Playwrighting Competition and was given its premiere production in London in 1991.  Since then there have …

SOURCE: Visible Soul at 08:02PM
Friday, April 27, 2012 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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L.A. Views V: April 29, 1992 – Company of Angels by Pauline Adamek

Company of Angels’ Playwrights Group presents the world premiere of L.A Views V: April 29, 1992 – eight short plays written by Gabriel Rivas Gomez, Jonathan Ceniceroz, Julie Taiwo Oni, M…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 07:57PM

NY1 Theater Review: "The Columnist "

Playwright David Auburn brings the same kind of intelligence and insight to "The Columnist" that made his last Broadway play "Proof" a Pulitzer Prize winner.

SOURCE: NY1 at 07:55PM

Stages of development

What do young playwrights gain from theatre schemes to nurture 'emerging' talent? Richard Dennis reports

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 07:54PM

The Comedy of Errors/Twelfth Night, Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon

The thematic concepts common to these plays are, it is claimed, matters of belonging, of being lost and found, writes Ian Shuttleworth

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 07:54PM

Critic’s Notebook: ‘One Man, Two Guvnors’ Is Born of a Long Tradition by Jason Zinoman

“One Man, Two Guvnors” celebrates British lowbrow comedy and presents it in a way palatable in America.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 07:48PM

Dancap Productions winding down, with no new shows in development by Richard Ouzounian

Dancap Production’s founder, Aubrey Dan, is hanging up his hat, “stepping back and re-evaluating” his involvement in the theatre business.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 07:45PM

'Clybourne Park': A racially divided neighborhood, close to home

A review of Seattle Repertory Theatre's blade-sharp indictment of race relations, "Clybourne Park."

SOURCE: The Seattle Times at 07:34PM

Tonys Panel Rejects ‘One Man, Two Guvnors’ as a Revival by Patrick Healy

Among several rulings, the Tony Awards eligibility panel places “One Man” in the larger best-play grouping.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 07:21PM

Just Dance - Rihanna, Magic Mike, Lady Gaga 2012 Tour, Glee Whitney Houston, Katy Perry, Neon Trees by DanceOn

Just Dance - Rihanna, Magic Mike, Lady Gaga 2012 Tour, Glee Whitney Houston, Katy Perry, Neon Trees Rihanna's brand new music video "Where Have You Been" off of her new album …

SOURCE: YouTube at 07:17PM

LEAP OF FAITH Featured on CBS EARLY SHOW Tomorrow, 4/28 by BroadwayWorld

Watch the CBS Early Show tomorrow, Saturday April 28, in the 8 AM half-hour for a feature on LEAP OF FAITH hosted by correspondent Elaine Quihano. LEAP OF FAITH opened last night at The St. …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:10PM

This week's new theatre and dance by Lyn Gardner, Mark Cook, Judith Mackrell

Romeo And Juliet In Baghdad, Stratford-upon-AvonWith the Globe To Globe season already underway on London's South Bank, offering 37 plays in 37 languages, the World Shakespeare Festival gets…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:06PM
Friday, April 27, 2012 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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STAGE TUBE: Gavin Creel, Audra McDonald, et al. 'Audition' for FINGERLICKIN' FIERCE by Stage Tube

FINGERLICKIN' FIERCE, a one-night-only event with Broadway veterans Michael James Scott and Asmeret Ghebremichael, will take place Monday, May 14th. Doors open at 700pm and performance begin…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:47PM

Who Will Get Nominated? Broadway.com Weighs In On the Hottest 2012 Tony Award Races by Broadway.com

The 2012 Tony nominations are just around the corner and Broadway.com is eagerly awaiting the big announcement. Over the past week our editorial staff took an in-depth look at the top races …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:46PM

Jonathan Groff Had Low Spring Awakening Self-Esteem, Corbin Bleu Hearts a Smash Star & More Lessons of the Week by Gemma Wilson

It has been one crazy week on Broadway. Six new shows have opened in the last seven days, and it’s hard to believe how much we’ve learned. It turns out that Jonathan Groff got of…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:37PM

An Election-Year Fix With Mistretta at ICT by Samantha Mehlinger

Sal Mistretta won an award for his performance in the DC area's US premiere of the rock musical The Fix, about political shenanigans,  in 1998. But the Monica Lewinsky scandal apparently pr…

SOURCE: LA STAGE Times at 06:26PM

Show People With Paul Wontorek Interview: Corbin Bleu of "Godspell" by Broadway.com

Corbin Bleu is currently taking converts over at Circle in the Square Theatre where he stars as Jesus in the Broadway revival of "Godspell." Bleu recently stopped by our studio to chat with …

SOURCE: YouTube at 06:22PM

Sutton Foster on Her New Status as a TV Star: 'I'm Starting at the Beginning' by Broadway.com

Two-time Tony winner Sutton Foster is readying for her close up as she headlines the upcoming ABC Family series Bunheads. Foster recently took part in a fashion spread for Women's Wear D…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:12PM

The Afternoon Report, Friday, April 27, 2012 by Boneau/Bryan-Brown

Brought to you by Boneau/Bryan-Brown Friday, April 27, 2012 Breaking News 11-year-old unveiled as Broadway’s newest ‘Annie’ AP – by MARK KENNEDY Broadway’s newest Annie is an 1…

SOURCE: BONEAU/BRYAN-BROWN at 06:10PM

Ideas Calendar: April 28-May 4

In this column: A science festival in Washington, Martin Amis and E.L. Doctorow in New York and Anna Deavere Smith at Stanford University.

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal Subscription at 06:10PM

Watch John Lithgow and the Stars of The Columnist Wield the Power of the Press on Opening Night! by Broadway.com

It was a newsworthy opening night on April 25 as the stars of The Columnist proved they had the write stuff at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre in front of a starry crowd. Directed by Daniel S…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:09PM
Friday, April 27, 2012 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Going for 2012 Tony Gold! Handicapping the Race for Best Musical by Broadway.com

It’s almost Tony time, and let's face it: We’re obsessed! In anticipation of the 2012 Tony nominations, which will be announced on May 1, the Broadway.com editorial staff clo…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:59PM

Living Tributes to Michael Jackson

The years since 2009 have been good for Michael Jackson impersonators. After the pop star died on the verge of a comeback show, fans have wanted to see the closest thing available. “They w…

SOURCE: Studio 360 at 05:59PM

Cyndi Lauper to Appear on May 1 Edition of NBC's The Voice by Brian Scott Lipton

Cyndi Lauper will appear on the May 1 edition of NBC's singing competition The Voice, according to The Hollywood Reporter. She will perform with first-season finalist Bevelrly Mclellan…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:53PM

DISCUSSION BOARD by Broadway's Best Shows

Home › Forums Forum Topics Posts Freshness   BBS Discussion Board © 2012, Br…

SOURCE: nofeebroadway.com at 05:48PM

Praise Him! Watch Raúl Esparza and the Stars of Leap of Faith Catch the Spirit on a Blessed Opening Night! by Broadway.com

The spring season on Broadway ended with a bang as Leap of Faith opened April 26 on the Great White Way. Starring Raúl Esparza, Jessica Phillips and Kendra Kassebaum, the musical adap…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:47PM

Laura Osnes Weighs in on Broadway.com’s Fantasy Casting and Talks Slipping Into Cinderella's Ball Gown by Lindsay Champion

After witnessing Laura Osnes’ sparkling performance as Maria in Carnegie Hall’s The Sound of Music concert on April 24, Broadway.com dreamed up a list of other delightful classic…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:42PM

Broadway’s New Annie Hopes 'to Lunch' With Sutton Foster and Has a Modern Millie Background by Broadway.com

Eleven-year-old Lilla Crawford is about to become an overnight Broadway star! On April 27, news broke the Billy Elliot veteran landed the coveted title role in James Lapine’s upco…

SOURCE: boston.broadway.com at 05:34PM

Broadway’s New Annie Hopes 'to Lunch' With Sutton Foster and Has a Modern Millie Background by Broadway.com

Eleven-year-old Lilla Crawford is about to become an overnight Broadway star! On April 27, new broke the Billy Elliot veteran landed the coveted title role in James Lapine’s upcom…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:34PM

Experience Death and Harry Houdini At Arsht Center Before It Disappears by Bill Hirschman

There couldn’t be a more fitting space for The House Theatre of Chicago to bring its production of Death and Harry Houdini to South Florida than the Carnival Studio Theater at the Adrienn…

SOURCE: Florida Theater On Stage at 05:30PM

Calling All Neo-Futurist Students: by Jess

If you've taken classes with us before, and you're interested in seeing how far non-illusory performance and the idea of art = life = art can be pushed, you should consider enrolling in our …

SOURCE: The Neo-Futurists at 05:29PM

Alley Theatre Lines Up The Mountaintop, Clybourne Park and Death of a Salesman for 2012-13 by Adam Hetrick

Katori Hall's Olivier Award-winning drama The Mountaintop and Bruce Norris' Pulitzer Prize-winning work Clybourne Park will be part of the Alley Theatre's 2012-2013 season in Hou…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:27PM

Raúl Esparza and the Stars of Leap of Faith Step Into the Light on a Starry Opening Night! by Broadway.com

Trading miracles for money paid off for stars Raúl Esparza and as Leap of Faith stepped into the light on its official April 26 opening night. Director Christopher Ashley wa…

SOURCE: boston.broadway.com at 05:22PM

Raúl Esparza and the Stars of Leap of Faith Step Into the Light on a Starry Opening Night! by Broadway.com

Trading miracles for money paid off for stars Raúl Esparza, Jessica Phillips, Kendra Kassebaum, Kecia Lewis-Evans, Leslie Odom Jr. and Krystal Joy Brown as Leap of Faith stepped into …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:22PM

‘The Nautical Yards’ at Force/Collision by Amanda Gunther by Amanda Gunther

A mystical journey awaits you in the waters of Yards Park. Water mythology, wartime, love and loss, all of this is intricately intertwined into the devised site-specific water ballet/theatri…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 05:20PM

James Black, John Tyson, Todd Waite Set for Alley Theatre's 2012-2013 Season by Dan Bacalzo

The Alley Theatre has announced the productions that comprise its 2012-2013 season. John Tyson will star as President Charles Smith in David Mamet's political satire, November (August …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:17PM

BWW Exclusive STAGE ART- PETER AND THE STARCATCHER! by BroadwayWorld

This week - it's all about PETER AND THE STARCATCHER The show opened April 15th, at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre, starring Adam Chanler-Berat, Celia Keenan-Bolger and Christian Borle.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:10PM

Recession Wanes, But Artists Still Starving

As the country has battled the Great Recession, we’ve been inundated with reports of corporate layoffs and manufacturing jobs vanishing. But there’s another group of American workers tha…

SOURCE: Studio 360 at 05:08PM

F. Murray Abraham, Mark Rylance, Julie Taymor Set for Theatre for a New Audience Gala by Brian Scott Lipton

Theatre for a New Audience's Spring Gala, Celebrating Shakespeare's 448th Birthday, will be held on Monday, May 7 at the American Museum of Natural History. F. Murray Abraham will …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:06PM

Review: In a Forest, Dark and Deep (Profiles Theatre) by Scotty Zacher

Don't see it for its plot. But if you want to witness two actors at the top of their game digging into dialogue that probes the painful truths festering just beneath the surface, then this i…

SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 05:04PM

PLAYBILL ON OPENING NIGHT: Don't Dress for Dinner and Leap of Faith — Just Add Water by Harry Haun

Meet the first-nighters of Broadway's Leap of Faith and Don't Dress for Dinner. Both shows opened April 26, officially ending the 2011-12 Broadway season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:03PM

Stages of development

What do young playwrights gain from theatre schemes to nurture ‘emerging’ talent? Richard Dennis reports

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 05:02PM

PLAYBILL ON OPENING NIGHT: Don't Dress for Dinner and Leap of Faith — Just Add Water by Harry Haun

Meet the first-nighters of Broadway's Leap of Faith and Don't Dress for Dinner. Both show opened April 26, officially ending the 2011-12 Broadway season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:02PM

THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: April 21-27 by BroadwayWorld

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK Easter Bonnet earns big money, FOLLIES preps for LA, six shows open, and so much more

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:00PM

CHART TOPPERS: Top-Grossing Broadway Productions, Week of April 16-22 by Judy Samelson

Here are the top-grossing Broadway productions for the week of April 16-22, 2012, as reported by The Broadway League.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:00PM
Friday, April 27, 2012 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Gotterdammerung (Metropolitan Opera) by Robert Walport

The ring has come full circle and what an amazing ride it has been. I'd be lying if I said I liked everything about the Metropolitan Opera's new Ring Cycle, the production, cast and particul…

SOURCE: The Tyro Theatre Critic at 04:59PM

André De Shields, Jeffrey Eugenides Set for Philip Levine Poetry Reading by Bethany Rickwald

Working Theater is set to present a reading of the poetry of US Poet Laureate Philip Levine, May 7 at 7 pm at the SEIU 32BJ building on the 5th floor. Readers will include Pulitzer-Prize wi…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:50PM

THE SCREENING ROOM: Harvey Fierstein Talks Newsies on CBS' "This Morning" (Video) by Michael Gioia

Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein, who wrote the book for the stage adaptation of Newsies, recently sat down on CBS' "This Morning" to talk about the new Disney musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:50PM

Terrence McNally’s “Corpus Christi” still sparks controversy by Karen D'Souza

Terrence McNally’s “Corpus Christi,” often dubbed the gay Jesus play, has been sparking controversy since it debuted in New York 14 years ago. Now a new documentary about a…

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 04:49PM

VIDEO FLASH: Megan Hilty Sings 'I'm Going Down" on NBC's Smash by Andy Propst

NBC has released a video from the April 30 episode of its hit series Smash featuring star Megan Hilty singing "I'm Going Down," which was originally recorded by Rose Royce and…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:43PM

Opera review: A Florentine Tragedy and Gianni Schicchi at the COC by Arthur Kaptainis

Double bills come in a few flavours: contrasting, coordinating, heavy and light. The COC pairing of Alexander Zemlinsky’s A Florentine Tragedy and Giacomo Puccini’s Gianni Schicchi manag…

SOURCE: National Post (Canada) at 04:40PM

Jay-Z, Jonathan Groff, Kelli O'Hara, Michael Urie Contribute to Playwrights Horizons Online Auction by Dan Bacalzo

Playwrights Horizons has announced details for its online auction, to be held in conjunction with its annual spring gala, entitled The Highest Standard, at 583 Park Avenue on Monday, June 11…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:37PM

The Week in Culture Pictures, April 27 by The New York Times

A slide show of photographs of cultural events from this week.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 04:35PM

Bring It On: The Musical comes to Toronto by Richard Ouzounian

Cheerleaders Courtney Corbeille, Sheldon Tucker and Brooklyn Alexis Freitag bring high-energy athletics to Bring It On in Toronto.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 04:34PM

Darius de Haas, Adam Jacobs, Saycon Sengbloh, et al. Join Paper Mill Playhouse's ONCE ON THIS ISLAND; Full Cast Announced! by BroadwayWorld

Paper Mill Playhouse just announced full casting for the Millburn, New Jersey, theater's production of Once On This Island book and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, music by Stephen Flaherty. More tha…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:33PM

Los Angeles native lands lead in Broadway's newest 'Annie' by Jamie Wetherbe

A Los Angeles native has landed the title role in a new Broadway production of "Annie" opening this fall.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 04:32PM

Dated, yes, but delightfully performed by J. Kelly Nestruck

The 1936 Hart and Kaufman play is an early prototype of the wacky family comedy genre

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 04:30PM

For Edmonton theatre company, smaller is bigger by Marsha Lederman

The city’s Workshop West Theatre took a risk when it chose to stage only one play this season. The audience has grown

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 04:30PM

After a chill, Meg Tilly is ready for her comeback by Kate Taylor

Her children took her away from film for decades, but now the once ingénue is making her way back at an age when female actors can have trouble finding work

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 04:30PM

The 2012 TONY* nominees announced! by David Cote

Time Out New York on all the people and shows that should be nominated next Tuesday.

SOURCE: Time Out at 04:19PM

Glee to Feature Songs from Chicago, My Fair Lady by Andy Propst

FOX has announced the songlist for the May 1 episode of Glee. The numbers on the show will include three songs with ties to Broadway: Peter Allen's "Not the Boy Next Door,"…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:16PM

BWW Polls: How Do You Feel About the Drama Desk, Drama League & Outer Critics Circle Awards Nominees? by BroadwayWorld

Awards season is here at last Throughout this week, the nominations have been rolling in, as the Outer Critics Cirlce, Drama League, and Drama Desk's made their yearly announcements acknowle…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:14PM

West End Ghost Stars Mark Evans and Siobhan Dillon Perform a Sexy Cover of ‘Somebody That I Used to Know’ by Broadway.com

Watch out Richard Fleeshman, there’s another sexy, shirtless Sam in town! Mark Evans and Siobhan Dillon, the incredibly attractive duo currently playing Sam and Molly in the West End p…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:10PM

Theater Talk Re-Airs October 2000 Gore Vidal Interview This Weekend by BroadwayWorld

With Gore Vidals The Best Man enjoying a new run on Broadway, THEATER TALK this weekend will repeat an interview with the renowned playwright, recorded in October 2000 when the first-ever re…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:07PM

“4000 Miles”

Playwright Amy Herzog discusses her play “4000 Miles,” which stars Gabriel Ebert and Mary Louise Wilson. It tells the story of a young man who seeks solace with his feisty 91 year-old gr…

SOURCE: WNYC at 04:06PM

Ben Zimmer on Supercalifragilisticexpialodocious

Ben Zimmer, language columnist for the Boston Globe and executive producer of the Visual Thesaurus and Vocabulary.com, tells the untold story behind the word "supercalifragilisticexpialodoci…

SOURCE: WNYC at 04:04PM
Friday, April 27, 2012 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Gary Milner to Join Wife Sally Ann Triplett in Mamma Mia! in London by Broadway.com

Gary Milner will soon join the West End company of Mamma Mia! to play Sam Carmichael opposite his real-life spouse Sally Ann Triplett, who currently plays Donna Sheridan. Milner joins the co…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:58PM

PHOTO FLASH: Nick Jonas Visits MS 61 in Brooklyn to Observe Broadway Junior Student Rehearsals by David Gordon

How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying star Nick Jonas met with students at New York City Public Schools Friday, April 27 to observe working rehearsals of productions as part of Th…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:56PM

Darius de Haas, Adam Jacobs to Join Syesha Mercado in Paper Mill Playhouse's Once on This Island by Bethany Rickwald

Paper Mill Playhouse has announced full casting for its upcoming production of Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens' Once on This Island, to run May 30-June 24. Thomas Kail will direct. O…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:56PM

Performing Arts Fort Worth Announces Bass Performance Hall's 2012-2013 Season by Bethany Rickwald

Performing Arts For Worth has announced the plans for Bass Performance Hall's 2012-2013 season, which will include several unique series. The season's Broadway at the Bass series w…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:56PM

Pair of plays explore life’s darker side

Two small-scale plays, each of which holds the mirror up to the darker sides of human nature, are now running on Chicago stages. Here is a closer look at how a pair of contemporary playwrigh…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 03:54PM

Time Out Theater Review: "Leap Of Faith"

From film to stage, the 1992 movie "Leap of Faith" is now a Broadway musical.

SOURCE: NY1 at 03:53PM

BWW TV: SUBMISSIONS ONLY Season 2 Wraps with an All-Star Cast in 'Another Interruption' Finale! by Submissions Only

Submissions Only, Broadway's favorite behind-the-scenes sitcom, wraps its second season today with an all-star guest line-up like none before. Guest stars for Episode 8 include Jesse Tyler F…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:48PM

After the Final Curtain with Noreen Heron & Associates at Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace's HAIRSPRAY by Noreen Heron & Associates

After the Final Curtain with Noreen Heron & Associates at Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace's HAIRSPRAY After The Final Curtain is a new web-series developed by Chicago based Public Relat…

SOURCE: YouTube at 03:45PM

InDepth InterView: Marin Mazzie Talks NY Pops JOURNEY ON Gala, RAGTIME, CARRIE, Sondheim & More by Pat Cerasaro

Today we are talking to a Broadway superstar beloved from the time of her breakthrough performance in the original cast of Stephen Sondheims PASSION nearly twenty years ago all the way to tw…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:45PM

How Grad School Changed (and Didn’t Change) My Life by Jason King Jones by HowlRound

For the last three years I have participated in that sacrificial rite of passage that so many theater artists have undertaken (and so many more theater artists have questioned): an MFA progr…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 03:42PM

Lady Gaga Born This Way Ball World Tour - Lady Gaga Setlist 2012 by DanceOn

Lady Gaga Born This Way Ball World Tour - Lady Gaga Setlist 2012 Lady Gaga's Born This Way Ball world tour 2012 kicks off today, April 27 at Olympic Stadium in Seoul, South Korea. Rich…

SOURCE: YouTube at 03:36PM

Going for 2012 Tony Gold! Handicapping the Race for Best Play by Broadway.com

It’s almost Tony time, and let's face it: We’re obsessed! In anticipation of the 2012 Tony nominations, which will be announced on May 1, the Broadway.com editorial staff clo…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:36PM

Don’t Dress For Dinner

Timing is everything, and the too bad part of the timing on this show is that there is a British farce up the way doing a much better job ofit - One Man, Two Guvnors. I believe it will also…

SOURCE: Usher Nonsense at 03:28PM

Camp Broadway Kids to Perform at NY Pops Gala, 4/30 by BroadwayWorld

The Camp Broadway Kids, which is comprised of 58 theatre-loving kids, ages 12-16, are set to perform in the New York Pops 29th Birthday Gala titled Journey On at Carnegie Hall on Monday, Apr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:27PM

Don’t Dress for Dinner’s Jennifer Tilly on TV this Monday by Amy Kass

Jennifer Tilly will be featured LIVE “The Wendy Williams Show” 10:00–11:00AM, channel 5 WNBC’s “NY Live” 3:00-4:00PM, channel 4 Bravo’s “Watch What Happens Live” 11:00-11:3…

SOURCE: BONEAU/BRYAN-BROWN at 03:15PM

ArtsBeat: No Laughing Matter: 'One Man, Two Guvnors' Will Vie as New Play for Tonys by Patrick Healy

Committee deciding Tony award eligibility also rules that James Earl Jones will be considered a lead actor in "Gore Vidal's The Best Man" and Ricky Martin a featured actor in "Evita."

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 03:15PM

UPDATED: Tony Rulings: One Man, Two Guvnors Is a New Play; Scores for Newsies, Streetcar, Guvnors Eligible by Andrew Gans

The Tony Awards Administration Committee assembled for the fourth and final time during the 2011-12 season April 27.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:15PM

Meet Hatsune Miku, pop star of the future - today by Thomas Garvey

I had a chance to chat with visionary director Robert Lepage this past week, after a lecture he gave at MIT (he's currently in residence there, and has received the Institute's McDermott Awa…

SOURCE: The Hub Review at 03:10PM

BWW Student Center's School in the Spotlight: Harper College by BroadwayWorld

Last year, BroadwayWorld.com, the largest theater website on the Internet, launched a comprehensive Student Database listing college and university performing arts programs across the countr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:04PM

The Bridge Benefit Adds Zach Booth, Krysta Rodriguez and Natalie Joy Johnson by Adam Hetrick

Zach Booth, Krysta Rodriguez and Natalie Joy Johnson have joined the April 30 benefit concert The Bridge: Where Hope and Respect Come Together at 92YTribeca.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:00PM

Darius de Haas, Kenita R. Miller, Saycon Sengbloh Will Join Syesha Mercado in Paper Mill's Once On This Island by Andrew Gans

Complete casting has been announced for the Paper Mill Playhouse's upcoming production of Once On This Island, which features book and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens and music by Stephen Flaherty.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:00PM

OBSESSED!: Randy Graff Auditions for Show Boat—Andrew Lloyd Webber Style

In honor of Evita's return to Broadway, Randy Graff (City of Angels, A Class Act) presents Seth Rudetsky with her theory of how Andrew Lloyd Webber changed the way women belt. She also recre…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:00PM
Friday, April 27, 2012 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Drama Desk Awards Drop Outstanding Orchestrations Category by Adam Hetrick

The 2012 Drama Desk Awards will not award an honor in the category of Outstanding Orchestrations, the board announced April 27.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:58PM

Tony Committee Makes Final 2012 Decisions - EVITA, SUPERSTAR, GHOST & More! by BroadwayWorld

The 18 productions discussed include Arthur Millers Death of a Salesman Once Jesus Christ Superstar Newsies Gore Vidals The Best Man End of the Rainbow Evita MagicBird Peter and the Starcatc…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:52PM

Photo Flash: First Look - Jonathan Groff in Starz Series BOSS by BroadwayWorld

Joining the ensemble cast of BOSS as series regulars this season is Jonathan Groff Spring Awakening, Glee as Ian Todd, a smart and ambitious young advisor to Kane.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:50PM

Neil Patrick Harris, Jane Lynch, Ryan Murphy Named to Out Magazine Power List by Brian Scott Lipton

Out magazine has released its annual "Power List" of the most influential gay and lesbian people in media. Theater veterans on the list include actor Neil Patrick Harris (11), pro…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:49PM

Check out These Broadway Babies! Submit Your Entry & You Could Be Headed to See FOLLIES in LA! by Contests

Here's your chance, aspiring Broadway Babies Enter the 'Follies' Broadway Baby Contest for a chance to win a trip to Los Angeles and two tickets to 'Follies' at the Ahmanson Theatre Entering…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:47PM

Wicked "Supports" Donna Vivino in Broadway Hunger Games by BroadwaySpotted

Wicked "Supports" Donna Vivino in Broadway Hunger Games I...I have no words. They support her. From: BwaySpotted Views: 22 0 ratings Time: 00:41 More in Entertainment

SOURCE: YouTube at 02:45PM

Godspell's Corbin Bleu on Playing Jesus, Texting Zac Efron and Worshipping Brian d’Arcy James by Broadway.com

Corbin Bleu is currently taking converts over at Circle in the Square Theatre where he stars as Jesus in the Broadway revival of Godspell. Bleu recently stopped by our studio to chat with Br…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:37PM

Pop the Champagne! Raise a Glass to the Opening Night Cast of Don’t Dress For Dinner by Broadway.com

On April 26, Marc Camoletti’s Don’t Dress For Dinner officially opened on Broadway, featuring mistaken identities, torrid affairs and sexy pajamas galore! Directed by John Tillin…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:36PM

STAGE TUBE: Harvey Fierstein Talks NEWSIES on 'This Morning' by Stage Tube

Broadway favorite Harvey Fierstein, who most recently wrote the book for NEWSIES, recently visited 'CBS This Morning,' where he chatted about the new musical, his distinct voice, and more. C…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:35PM

Amelia, Acclaimed Civil War Romance, Will Get NYC Premiere on Governors Island by Kenneth Jones

Amelia, Alex Webb's two-person Civil War drama about a wife disguising herself as a Union soldier to find her missing husband Down South, will make its New York City premiere in a unique…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:30PM

Holly Webber's Pratfalls, With "Boardwalk Empire" Actor Victor Verhaeghe, Begins April 27 by Michael Gioia

Ground UP Productions presents the world premiere of Holly Webber's Pratfalls, a new comedy about falling down, April 27, prior to an official opening April 29, at the Abingdon Theatre C…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:28PM

PLAYBILL THEATRE WEEK IN REVIEW, April 21-27: Openings Galore in the Final Week of Broadway's 2011-12 Season! by Robert Simonson

This week passed without reports that any critics had checked in at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital suffering from physical exhaustion. That was a minor miracle, given that reviewers had t…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:27PM

Tony Awards Administration Committee Rules on Eligibility of Andrew Garfield, James Earl Jones, Ricky Martin by Dan Bacalzo

The Tony Awards Administration Committee met on April 27 for the fourth and final time this season to decide the eligibility of 18 Broadway productions. The 66th Annual Tony Awards will be h…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:13PM

Photo Coverage: Donna Murphy & Brian d'Arcy James Announce Drama Desk Nominations! by Jennifer Broski

Nominations for the 57th Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced at a news conference this morning by Drama Desk winners Donna Murphy and Brian dArcy James. The 57th Annual Drama Desk Awards…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:08PM

'Leap of Faith' on Broadway: What did the critics think? by Jamie Wetherbe

The musical "Leap of Faith," which had its world premiere at the Ahmanson Theatre in 2010, opened on Broadway Thursday night at New York's St. James Theater. The play is based on the 1992 fi…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 02:06PM

THE FRIDAY SIX: Q&As with Your Favorite Broadway Stars- Uzo Aduba! by BroadwayWorld

Welcome to THE FRIDAY SIX QampAs With Your Favorite Broadway Stars. Want to know what hooked them to a career in the theater Their dream roles Their Broadway crushes Read onIn this next edit…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:00PM

Jane Krakowski to Perform at Town Hall, 6/8 by BroadwayWorld

The Town Hall, located at 123 West 43rd Street, is pleased to present Jane Krakowski Live at The Town Hall. The Tony winner Nine and three-time Emmy nominee 30 Rock will be making her Town H…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:00PM

TCG to Publish the 2012 Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama by TCG News

We are  pleased to announce the upcoming publication of Quiara Alegría Hudes’s Water by the Spoonful, the 2012 winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. The play will be available from TCG…

SOURCE: Theatre Communications Group at 02:00PM
Friday, April 27, 2012 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Tony Eligibility Rulings Made for Newsies, Evita, Death of a Salesman and More by Broadway.com

The Tony Awards Administration Committee met for the fourth and final time this season on April 27 to determine eligibility for 18 Broadway productions. The shows discussed included …

SOURCE: boston.broadway.com at 01:59PM

Tony Eligibility Rulings Made for Newsies, Evita, Death of a Salesman and More by Broadway.com

The Tony Awards Administration Committee met for the fourth and final time this season on April 27 to determine eligibility for 18 Broadway productions. The shows discussed included Dea…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:59PM

Tony Rulings: 18 Productions Discussed, Including Ghost, Streetcar, Newsies, Superstar and More by Andrew Gans

The Tony Awards Administration Committee assembled for the fourth and final time during the 2011-12 season April 27.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:59PM

Word of Mouth Review: "Leap of Faith" starring Raul Esparza by Broadway.com

Word of Mouth Review: "Leap of Faith" starring Raul Esparza Get tickets to "Leap of Faith": http://www.broadway.com/shows/leap-faith/ Gospel-tinged musical "Leap o…

SOURCE: YouTube at 01:55PM

PHOTO FLASH: Arthur Kopit, David Henry Hwang, Jay O. Sanders at Grand Opening of Lark Play Development Center by Dan Bacalzo

The Lark, founded in 1994 as a laboratory for new voices and new ideas, celebrated the grand opening of the Lark Play Development Center on Thursday, April 26. The evening included a ribb…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:55PM

Good Morning, Baltimore! by Westport Country Playhouse

April 27, 2012by David DreyfoosDirector of ProductionProps (& a cow!) await transport to the PlayhouseOn February 28th the actors, stage managers, and designers travelled to Baltimore an…

SOURCE: Westport Country Playhouse at 01:54PM

Tony Awards Eligibility for 2012 – Part 4

The Tony Awards Administration Committee meets for the fourth and final time, announces eligibility determinations for 18 shows.

SOURCE: Tony Awards at 01:53PM

Bristol Old Vic Theatre School Graduating Actors 2012 Showcase, Criterion Theatre by Susan Elkin

Criterion Theatre: So high is the standard in this enjoyable showcase that even the experts had real difficulty choosing just two students from a base of such strength. And what a joy - so u…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 01:52PM

Review: (Toronto) Florentine Tragedy and Gianni Schicchi by The Charlebois Post

Gun-Brit Barkmin, Michael König, Alan Held  (background) in A Florentine Tragedy (Photo: Michael Cooper)One Almost, One WinThe COC double-bill is a great idea that (almost) works perfe…

SOURCE: The Charlebois Post at 01:52PM

Boneau/Bryan-Brown Congratulates Our 2011-2012 Drama Desk Award Nominees by Boneau/Bryan-Brown

BONEAU/BRYAN-BROWN CONGRATULATES OUR 2011-2012 DRAMA DESK AWARD NOMINEES Nominations for the 57th annual Drama Desk Awards, celebrating excellence in Broadway, Off-Broadway and Off-off Broad…

SOURCE: BONEAU/BRYAN-BROWN at 01:51PM

Word of Mouth Review: "The Columnist" starring John Lithgow by Broadway.com

Word of Mouth Review: "The Columnist" starring John Lithgow Get tickets to "The Columnist": http://www.broadway.com/shows/columnist/ The world premiere of David Auburn&…

SOURCE: YouTube at 01:48PM

PHOTO CALL: "My Playbill" Photo Contest Finalists; Cast Your Votes! by Playbill Staff

Playbill wants to know how its readers keep the magic going after the curtain comes down. We recently asked readers to come up with crafty, creative and theatrical photos of themselves with …

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:48PM

Obituary: Bert Weedon by The Stage

Musician, composer, and author of arguably the most influential guide for aspiring guitar players, Bert Weedon was the inspiration for a generation of guitarists.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 01:46PM

Photo Flash: Dr. Ruth Visits FREUD'S LAST SESSION! by BroadwayWorld

America's most iconic sex therapist, Dr. Ruth Westheimer, hosted a special audience Q&A at FREUD’S LAST SESSION immediately after the performance last evening, April 26th, along with the p…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:46PM

Opening Night: "Nice Work If You Can Get It" starring Matthew Broderick and Kelli O'Hara by Broadway.com

The roaring '20s are back on Broadway in Nice Work If You Can Get It, a new Gershwin tuner directed and choreographed by Kathleen Marshall with a book by Joe DiPietro. Starring Kelli O'Hara …

SOURCE: YouTube at 01:37PM

NY1 Theater Review: "Nice Work If You Can Get It"

The Gershwin brothers are back on Broadway with the new catalog musical "Nice Work If You Can Get It".

SOURCE: NY1 at 01:36PM

PHOTO FLASH: Brian d'Arcy James, Donna Murphy at Nomination Announcement for 2012 Drama Desk Awards by Tristan Fuge

Nominations for the 57th annual Drama Desk Awards were announced this morning by past winners Brian d'Arcy James and Donna Murphy at Feinstein's at the Loews Regency, and streamed …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:35PM

Hampstead forced to axe education department after local council cuts funding by Alistair Smith

Hampstead Theatre has revealed that it will be forced to close its education department at the end of this academic year, following a 100% cut to its funding from Camden council.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 01:34PM

Coming Attractions: Jazz Week 2012 by J. R. Carroll

Jazz songs by composer John Harbison? An ensemble devoted to the music of Björk? A quartet taking over a theatre and breaking the "fourth wall"? Jazz Week 2012 stakes out territory on th…

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 01:30PM

Famous Flop Moose Murders Will Be Revived in NYC by Andrew Gans

The Beautiful Soup Theater Collective, who presented the rarely-seen musical A Doll's Life, will offer another rarity this fall: Arthur Bicknell's cult flop Moose Murders.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:30PM

My Space: Spencer Kayden of "Don't Dress for Dinner" by Broadway.com

"Don't Dress For Dinner" star Spencer Kayden has been cracking up Broadway audiences as Suzette, a cunning French chef with impressive tango skills, so it's no surprise that she has a few hi…

SOURCE: YouTube at 01:28PM

Corey Reynolds to Join Jane Lynch, Lindsay Pearce for Gala Performance of The Last Five Years by Bethany Rickwald

Third Street Theatre has announced that The Closer's Corey Reynolds has been added as a host to the upcoming gala performance of The Last Five Years by Jason Robert Brown. Performances…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:28PM

Titanic (Scenes from the British Wreck Commissioner's Inquiry, 1912), The MAC, Belfast by Jane Coyle

The MAC, Belfast: The scale of the disaster was epic for its time. In a chilling roll call, Ian McElhinney's urbane clerk of the court (the only fictional character onstage) reels off t…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 01:26PM

A Streetcar Named Desire – review by Judith Mackrell

Sadler's Wells, LondonA Streetcar that comes without the hot, humid music of Tennessee Williams's language may sound like a lost cause. But in Scottish Ballet's new version, created by chore…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:25PM

Hoping for a smash hit by The Stage

Matthew Hemley talks to Jack Davenport and Megan Hilty about starring in new Sky Atlantic drama Smash and whether the Steven Spielberg-produced show really is Glee for grown-ups

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 01:25PM

Will Drama Desk Awards continue to snub their nominated off-Broadway shows? by Gold Derby

Nominations for this year's Drama Desk Awards are divided almost evenly between Broadway (74) and off-Broadway (76) fare. However,  if the past is any indication, almost a…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 01:22PM

Spider-Man Star Patrick Page Claims His Spot on the Wall at Sardi's by Broadway.com

It’s been a big week for Patrick Page: After winning applause for his droll turn as Max Detweiler in the Carnegie Hall concert production of The Sound of Music, the Spider-Man, Turn Of…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:19PM

Harvey Fierstein Talks Newsies and His 'Bourbon Growl' on CBS This Morning by Broadway.com

When four-time Tony winner Harvey Fierstein makes a TV appearance, there is sure to be plenty of laughs as well as thought provoking dialogue. On April 27, Fierstein stopped by CBS This…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:18PM

Review: Rise of the Numberless (Bailiwick Chicago and The New Colony) by Scotty Zacher

Nothing works here, from the hollow hipster angst of the script to the shrillness of the music (those supplied ear plugs are rightly needed). *Numberless* begs for emotional investment but u…

SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 01:13PM

Will Ferrell and Usher Set for May 12 Saturday Night Live by Brian Scott Lipton

Broadway veterans Will Ferrell and Usher will appear on the May 12 episode on NBC's Saturday Night Live, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Ferrell is hosting the show for the third …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:04PM

Big Interview: Sissy Spacek by Richard Ouzounian

Oscar-winning actress Sissy Spacek just a good ol' Texas girl

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 01:02PM

Rock the Audition with Sheri Sanders by BroadwaySpotted

I had the absolute luxury of sitting down with Sheri Sanders, writer of Rock the Audition, for an interview. Very rarely, I choose to reveal myself to someone in the Broadway community if I…

SOURCE: BroadwaySpotted at 01:00PM

From the favelas of Rio, hip hop as high art by Paula Citron

An all-male dance troupe combines urban moves with samba, bossa nova and Brazilian martial arts

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 01:00PM

STAGE PORTRAIT: Blair Underwood, Daphne Rubin-Vega and Nicole Ari Parker in Streetcar Revival

Acclaimed illustrator Ken Fallin's drawings of the greatest stars and scenes of the theatrical world are a recurring part of Playbill.com.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00PM
Friday, April 27, 2012 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Put on You Sunday Clothes & World Out There from Hello Dolly by Broadway Reviewed

TweetA few weeks ago I did a post about working from home and wanting to go out all of the time because you miss being able to talk to people in person during the day. The showtune I played …

SOURCE: Broadway Reviewed at 12:59PM

STAGE TUBE: Constantine Maroulis Talks AMERICAN IDOL with FUSE by Stage Tube

Broadway-bound Constantine Marloulis recently chatted with Fuse about this season's 'American Idol' contestants. Check out what he had to say below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:59PM

Tina Fey, Paul Rudd, Michael Sheen Set for Paul Weitz's Admissions Film by Brian Scott Lipton

Tina Fey, Paul Rudd, and Michael Sheen will star in Paul Weitz's new film, Admissions, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The movie will feature Fay as an unmarried college admission…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:59PM

Photo Flash: Newlyweds Christopher Sieber and Kevin Burrows on the Cover of NEXT Magazine! by BroadwayWorld

Next Magazine's special Gay Wedding Issue features newlyweds Christopher Sieber and Kevin Burrows on the cover. Inside the issue, on stands now, Chris and Kevin talk about first meeting back…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:57PM

TVLand Orders Additional Episodes of Fran Drescher's Happily Divorced by Brian Scott Lipton

TV Land has ordered 12 additional episodes of the sitcom Happily Divorced starring Fran Drescher. The show, which is based on Drescher's real life, features the actress as Fran, who r…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:56PM

Things We Love: Bobby McFerrin Demonstrates the Power of the Pentatonic Scale by Tony

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SOURCE: Halcyon Theatre at 12:55PM

Get a Backstage Glimpse at Leap of Faith's Gypsy Robe Ceremony by Broadway.com

Before inviting the opening night audience in to the St. James Theatre for Jonas Nightingale’s tent revival, the cast of Leap of Faith assembled backstage to observe a time-honored Bro…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:55PM

Mario Cantone Set to Host 2012 Lucille Lortel Awards; Laura Benanti, Christian Borle, et al. to Present! by BroadwayWorld

The Off-Broadway League today announced this years host and several of the presenters confirmed to participate in the 2012 Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway. The…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:54PM

Theatre Seven of Chicago to Receive 2012 Broadway In Chicago Emerging Theater Award by Bethany Rickwald

The League of Chicago Theatres has announced that Theatre Seven of Chicago will be the recipient of the 2012 Broadway In Chicago Emerging Theater Award. Created in 2007 to encourage, suppor…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:54PM

Gotta Dance! Lisa Nicole Wilkerson of "Porgy and Bess" by Broadway.com

For the latest Gotta Dance! profile, Broadway.com gets insight into the life of a Broadway gypsy courtesy of Lisa Nicole Wilkerson, "Porgy and Bess"' eye-catching dancer. An only child from …

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:52PM

Opening Night: The Lyons by Broadway.com

Nicky Silver's celebrated comedy "The Lyons" opened on the Great White Way on April 23, and the entire off-Broadway company couldn't be happier to bring this show to the Main Stem. After the…

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:52PM

PHOTO CALL: Bonnie & Clyde Cast, Sean McDermott and More Perform at Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Event by Matthew Blank and Krissie Fullerton

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society held an April 23 Broadway Extravaganza to honor Jane Elissa as Woman of the Year and to celebrate the release of the Bonnie & Clyde cast album.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:52PM

Word Of Mouth: Don't Dress for Dinner by Broadway.com

Word Of Mouth: Don't Dress for Dinner From: Broadwaycom Views: 12 0 ratings Time: 02:16 More in Entertainment

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:49PM

Andy Sandberg to Stage World Premiere of Operation Epsilon by Adam Hetrick

Tony Award-winning director/producer Andy Sandberg will helm the world premiere of Alan Brody's drama Operation Epsilon for the Nora Theatre Company in early 2013.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:46PM

STAGE TUBE: 'Today' Show Unveils Lilla Crawford as Broadway's Newest ANNIE! by Stage Tube

After a multi-city coast-to-coast search that spanned nine months and over 5,000 auditions, ANNIE has found its Annie Eleven-year-old Lilla Crawford will play the title role in the new produ…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:39PM

Central Square Theater Announces 2012-2013 Season by Bethany Rickwald

Central Square Theater, as well as its resident companies The Nora Theatre Company and Underground Railway Theater, have announced plans for their 2012-2013 season. The season will kick off…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:38PM

Obituary: Barney McKenna by The Stage

As one of the most expressive banjo players of his generation, Barney McKenna stamped an indelible mark on the sound of the Dubliners, who changed the direction and fortunes of Irish traditi…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:36PM

Obituary: Michael Diskin by The Stage

Michael Diskin's death at the age of 49 has robbed Ireland's theatre of a formidable managerial talent, whose sensitivity to the needs of artists was married to boundless support of them, an…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:36PM

Anne-Marie Duff, Rory Keenan, Paul Reid Set for Donmar Warehouse Productions by Andy Propst

The Donmar Warehouse has announced additional selections for its summer-fall 2012 season, which will include Alan Hollinghurst's new version of Jean Racine's Berenice, running Sept…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:36PM

Letter: Some sponsors must be rejected by The Stage

It is heartening to see artists as respected as Mark Rylance, James Bolam and Sue Jameson publicly campaigning against the Royal Shakespeare Company's acceptance of BP as a sponsor of the Wo…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:34PM

Katie Couric, Gayle King, Christopher Plummer Set for Paley Center Events by Brian Scott Lipton

The Paley Center for Media in New York will host a special event with Tony Award winner and Academy Award winner Christopher Plummer on Tuesday, May 29 at 6pm. Film critic David Edelstein wi…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:33PM

Bisexuality and Cock: The Creators Explain

Playwright Mike Bartlett, director James Macdonald, and the cast of the Off-Broadway American premiere of Cock explain the nature of the play — and the meaning of its possibly scandalous t…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:30PM

Juliet Stevenson, Griff Rhys Jones, Brendan Coyle Set for HighTide Festival 2012 by Bethany Rickwald

HighTide Festival Theatre has announced full casting for its HideTide Festival, to run May 3-13. The festival's highlights will include Laura Poliakoff's new play Clockwork, direc…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:25PM

Letter: Where were Harriet Harman's policies? by The Stage

I was surprised to see that Harriet Harman did not take the opportunity presented to her by The Stage to put forward Labour's policies for the arts. I still do not know what they are, and I …

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:20PM

Letter: Scarborough Council wrong on Futurist by The Stage

Councillor David Jeffels' letter does little to reassure those who recognise a need to retain and develop the Scarborough Futurist as a place of live entertainment (page 8, 19 April).

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:18PM

'Follies,' 'Death Takes a Holiday' top Drama Desk nominations

Two musicals more dark than frothy — "Death Takes a Holiday" and "Follies" — received the most nominations Friday from the Drama Desk, which honors both Broadway and off-Broadway product…

SOURCE: The New York Post Subscription at 12:17PM

Get a First Look at Tony Winner Hinton Battle and the Cast of Sistas on Smash by Broadway.com

The stars of the fun-filled off-Broadway musical Sistas have a new reason to rejoice: The ladies will appear alongside Sistas producer and three-time Tony winner Hinton Battle…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:17PM

Only Rich Sommer Holds the Keys to Unlock His Golden Handcuffs by Daniel Lehman

As he begins rehearsals for "Harvey" on Broadway, actor Rich Sommer opens up about planning his post-"Mad Men" career and being too honest on Twitter.

SOURCE: Backstage at 12:17PM

Broadway Theater Review: PETER AND THE STARCATCHER (Brooks Atkinson Theatre) by Harvey Perr

THEATER OF THE ADVENTUROUS I hadn’t realized how deeply entrenched in my unconsciousness the Peter Pan legend was; that is, until I found myself, in the last minutes of the rousing and mir…

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 12:16PM

Letter: Keep it unreal by The Stage

I recently visited The Curve at Leicester to see Caroline O'Connor in Gypsy. I was very impressed with the comfort and ambiance of the auditorium and the huge stage.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:16PM

Broadway's Evita to Receive Complete, Two-Disc Cast Recording by Andy Propst

Masterworks Broadway will release the new cast recording of the Broadway revival of Evita, playing at the Marquis Theatre, as a two-CD set. Along with this news, it has been announced that …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:15PM

Letter: Lightweight show by The Stage

I wonder if I was alone in subconsciously thinking that in seeing Wonderful Town last night I was actually seeing On The Town. That would have been a very different production.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:14PM

Letter: Creating over 'creatives' by The Stage

Can anything be done about the spread of the usage of 'creative'? It crops up in programmes now with credits of 'cast', followed by those of 'the creative team'. Now it has become a noun, wi…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:14PM

Letter: Where were the Ferrier tributes? by The Stage

I am very disappointed at how little national coverage was given to the centenary of the birth of Kathleen Ferrier. She was, is and always will be, one of our greatest national treasures.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:14PM

Letter: Why the chandelier must fall by The Stage

I read the April 19 review of The Phantom of the Opera (page 16) with great interest, and agree with the main thrust.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:12PM

Letter: 'T' off by The Stage

While watching the BBC red-button coverage of the Olivier Awards recently I was gutted when the title clip for Billy Elliot's Covent Garden Piazza performance went live spelt incorrectly.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:12PM

Mario Cantone, Willem Dafoe, Hugh Dancy, Lucy Liu, Constantine Maroulis Set for Lucille Lortel Awards by Dan Bacalzo

Mario Cantone will host the 2012 Lucille Lortel Awards, honoring Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway, to be held at NYU Skirball Center on May 6 at 7pm. Presenters will include Tony Award …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:12PM

Book of Mormon's Josh Gad in Talks For "Jobs" Film Starring Ashton Kutcher by Michael Gioia

Tony Award nominee Josh Gad is in talks to play Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak opposite Ashton Kutcher in the upcoming Joshua Michael Stern-directed indie film "Jobs," according to…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:11PM

'The Iceman Cometh' again by Chris Jones

Robert Falls and Brian Dennehy, with a twist of Nathan Lane, take on O'Neill with 'more of a sense of mortality' In October 1990, a 36-year-old named Robert Falls was six years into his ten…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 12:10PM

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

It's a busy week across the nation, with Mayfesto kicking off at the Tron and Andrew Hilton's Cherry Orchard continuing at the Tobacco FactoryScotlandI'm looking forward to reading the revie…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:08PM

Berkshire Playwrights Lab to debut new works by Jeffrey Borak

Friday April 27, 2012 GREAT BARRINGTON -- Berkshire Playwrights Lab has a song to sing this summer -- many of them, in fact.

SOURCE: The Berkshire Eagle at 12:08PM

PLAYBILL VAULT UNLOCKED: What's New, Week of April 22; Playbill Covers, Headshots and More by Andrew Gans

When the Playbill Vault launched in December 2011, it included information on over 10,000 shows and 120,000 actors, creative teams and crew members who have worked or are currently working o…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:05PM

A Plea to the Tony Nominators by Tom Mizer

With the Tony nominators meeting this weekend, I’d like to make a final plea for a few performances that I fear might be overlooked come Tuesday morning’s announcement (which I&#…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 12:04PM

'Mormon's' Josh Gad in Talks to Play Steve Wozniak in Steve Jobs Movie by Borys Kit

Josh Gad, best known for his starring role in the Tony-winning musical “The Book of Mormon,” is in talks to portray Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak in "Jobs."

SOURCE: Backstage at 12:04PM

Bonnet Tops, “Faith” Drops, “Submission” Pops & More News by Tom Mizer

It’s time to dress you up in our love of theater with a very fashion forward news roundup… Broadway put on one heck of an Easter Bonnet this year as the proverbial hat was passed…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 12:03PM

Mario Cantone to Host 2012 Lucille Lortel Awards by Broadway.com

Mario Cantone will host the 27th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards on May 6 at the NYU Skirball Center. Nominations for the awards, which honor outstanding achievement in off-Broadway productions…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:03PM

Power in My Purse Video from Marci X with Lisa Kudrow by Broadway Reviewed

TweetThe Power in My Purse with Lisa Kudrow is one of the cutest and campiest showtunes from Marci X or any other movie. Not only does Lisa go on a label whore rampage with designers’ …

SOURCE: Broadway Reviewed at 12:01PM

STAGE TUBE: On This Day 4/27- THE MUSIC MAN by Stage Tube

Today in 2000, the second Broadway revival of The Music Man openened at the Neil Simon Theatre, where it ran for 699 performances. The Music Man is a musical with book, music, and lyrics by …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:00PM

What’s Playing on Broadway by David Sheward

A new feature keeps you up to date on the comings and goings on the Great White Way.

SOURCE: Backstage at 12:00PM

Telsey + Company Casting Director David Vaccari Likes Complexity by Simi Horwitz

David Vaccari, who cast "Friends With Kids" and "Pieces of April," looks for more than just a pretty face.

SOURCE: Backstage at 12:00PM

SHOW BIZ: Rush, Lottery & Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - 4/27/2012 by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld.com's SHOW BIZ Rush, Lottery amp Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - updated on 4272012.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:00PM
Friday, April 27, 2012 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Mario Cantone to Host Lortel Awards; Hugh Dancy, Laura Benanti, Christian Borle, Constantine Maroulis Will Present by Adam Hetrick

Mario Cantone will host the 27th annual Lucille Lortel Awards, which will take place May 6 at the Skirball Center. Hugh Dancy, Laura Benanti, Christian Borle, Cristin Milioti and Sarah Pauls…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:57AM

PHOTO CALL: Don't Dress for Dinner Opens On Broadway; Red Carpet Arrivals, Curtain Call and Cast Party by Matthew Blank

Roundabout Theatre Company opened a revival of Marc Camoletti's 1960-set sex farce Don't Dress for Dinner — a sort of sequel to Boeing-Boeing, featuring the same randy mal…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:55AM

'Follies' and 'Death Takes a Holiday' Top Drama Desk Nominations by David Sheward

Previous winners Brian d'Arcy James of "Smash" and Donna Murphy make the announcement at Feinstein's at the Regency.

SOURCE: Backstage at 11:54AM

Goodman's Other Desert Cities Snags Tony Winner to Play Republican Mom by Kenneth Jones

Deanna Dunagan, the Chicago actress who won a Best Actress Tony Award for playing the strained drug-addicted matriarch Violet Weston in August: Osage County, will play the strained Republica…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM

Drama Desk Nominations 2012 by Barry

Donna Murphy, Brian D'Arcy JamesDrama Desk winners, BRIAN D'ARCY JAMES and DONNA MURPHY announced this season’s 2011/2012 Drama Desk Nominees at Feinstein's at Loews Regency on Park Avenue…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 11:51AM

STAGE TUBE: NEWSIES Releases New TV Promo! by Stage Tube

The critically-acclaimed new Broadway musical NEWSIES, based on the cult classic movie of the same name starring Christian Bale, is currently in performances at the Nederlander Theatre. The …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:47AM

PHOTO FLASH: Dr. Ruth at Special Talkback for Off-Broadway's Freud's Last Session by Dan Bacalzo

Dr. Ruth Westheimer, America's most iconic sex therapist, hosted a special audience Q&A at the Off-Broadway production of Mark St. Germain's Freud's Last Session, at New W…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:47AM

Photo Flash: First Look - Darren Criss Gets Animated for THE CLEVELAND SHOW! by BroadwayWorld

GLEE star Darren Criss will lend his voice to this Sunday's episode of Fox's THE CLEVELAND SHOW. The animated Criss will guest star along with Black Eyed Peas singer Fergie. Get a first look…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:45AM

Gossip: Leicester's Finding Neverland musical courts Gwyneth Paltrow?

The Daily Mail reports that Hollywood star Gwyneth Paltrow is being wooed to star in a stage musical version of the film Finding Neverland at the Curve Theatre in Leicester in September 2012…

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 11:44AM

DID YOU KNOW...The Most Interesting Message Board Topics of the Week, April 21-27 by BroadwayWorld

This week's topics Opinions on All Black Versions of White Shows, Razzie type awards for Broadway, Why are actor's mics still so visible, What shows will be playing in July, Would the origin…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:43AM

Ghost the Musical Covers Gotye - 'Somebody That I Used To Know' by Ghost The Musical

Ghost the Musical Covers Gotye - 'Somebody That I Used To Know' Become a Fan on Facebook: http://facebook.com/ghostthemusical As a celebration of the fantastic Gotye track 'Som…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:42AM

Don't Dress for Dinner - Montage by Roundabout Theatre Company

Don't Dress for Dinner - Montage Don't Dress for Dinner, the wildly funny comedy by Marc Camoletti (Boeing-Boeing), is an affair—or three!—to remember. For more informa…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:42AM

Drama Desk Nominations unveiled

Two musicals more dark than frothy -- "Death Takes a Holiday" and "Follies" -- received the most nominations Friday from the Drama Desk, which honors both Broadway and off-Broadway productio…

SOURCE: Boston Globe at 11:40AM

Two-CD Recording of Evita Revival, Starring Elena Roger, Ricky Martin, Michael Cerveris, Sets June Release Date by Andrew Gans

Masterworks Broadway will release the "New Broadway Cast Recording of Evita" June 26.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:35AM

The Man Behind the “Ghostly Haunts” by Doug Strassler

A magician brings surprising true stories to his act The House of Ghostly Haunts, at Canal Park Playhouse in Tribeca, is a throwback to the traditional spook shows of the mid-twentieth centu…

SOURCE: TDF at 11:33AM

Interview: Changing of the Guard: Purni Morell at the Unicorn Theatre

Purni Morell became artistic director of the children's theatre, the Unicorn in September 2011. The Unicorn dates back to 1947 when it was founded by Caryl Jenner as a mobile theatre. In 1…

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 11:31AM

Fuse Book Review: The Adventurous Stories of Etgar Keret — Home Invasion, Israeli Style by Harvey Blume

The stories of Israeli writer Etgar Keret are diverse, one-of-a-kind safety nets, spun out of humor, tenderness and wild imaginings.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 11:30AM

The Lisps journey back to the future

REVIEW: In this modest musical. a Civil War soldier dreams of a machine to create peace.

SOURCE: StarTribune at 11:30AM

THE COLUMNIST IS MAKING HEADLINES! by Manhattan Theatre Club

THE COLUMNIST IS MAKING HEADLINES! To learn more, visit http://thecolumnistbroadway.com/ From: mtcbroadway Views: 9 0 ratings Time: 00:16 More in Entertainment

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:29AM

5 Things I’d Rather Do Than See Leap of Faith Again by The Mick

After attending a second preview performance, I am now absolutely certain I didn’t take some bad drugs and hallucinate my first Leap of Faith experience. Which is a damn shame, if you ask …

SOURCE: The Craptacular at 11:29AM

Bring on the understudy by The Stage

Understudies have long discarded the second-best tag and are now regarded as key players in any production, tasked with the demands of delivering the best performance, often with little or n…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:27AM

David Edgar: Reformed character by The Stage

As Written on the Heart opens in the West End, Al Senter talks to playwright David Edgar about setting aside political plays to put forward his take on the creation of the King James Bible

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:26AM

The new Broadway ‘Annie’ will be Lilla Crawford by Joe Dziemianowicz

Leapin’ Lilla! Actress Lilla Crawford has jumped into the title role of the fall 2012 revival of “Annie,” producers announced on April 27.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 11:22AM

Stephanie Rothenberg, Edward Watts, Jim Stanek Among Guthrie Cast of New Musical Roman Holiday by Andrew Gans

Complete casting has been announced for The Guthrie Theater's upcoming production of the new musical Roman Holiday.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:22AM

Dance Review: ‘Noism’ at The Kennedy Center by Carolyn Kellerman by Carolyn Kelemen

If off-the wall comedy, space-age dancing, technical wonders, and choreography that defies definition turn you on, catch tonight’s performance of choreographer/lighting designer/architect/…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:16AM

Drama Desk Nominees- What It All Means for the Tonys! by BroadwayWorld

Earlier today, Drama Desk winners Donna Murphy and Brian dArcy James announced nominations for the 57th Annual Drama Desk Awards. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you a chart that illustrates th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:11AM

STAGE TUBE: Inside Arena Stage's MUSIC MAN Photo Shoot with Burke Moses and Kate Baldwin! by Stage Tube

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater's production of MerEdith Wilson's The Music Man, helmed by Artistic Director Molly Smith, stars Kate Baldwin Tony Award nominee for Broadw…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:08AM

Joe Brack talks with director and the ‘clowns’ of 39 Steps by Joe Brack

How can Patrick Barlow’s play, originally produced in 2005, based on a Hitchcock film from 1935, adapted from a novel published  in 1915 written by John Buchan, be a love letter to th…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 11:08AM

Feature: Editors' Blog: Having a Ball (& Staunton) at West End Eurovision

An outrageous musical montage, leotards aplenty, Michael Ball and technical problems with the voting. Yes, it could only be The Eurovision Song Contest, West End style. I've only just about…

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 11:03AM

Fun on a Friday: Push Button Drama by Ken Davenport

Oh if only it were as easy to add drama to your script as it is in this video below. Kudos to TNT for their dramatic marketing prowess that got a lot of attention in the little square where …

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

2012 Drama Desk Nominations Announced - DEATH TAKES A HOLIDAY, FOLLIES, NICE WORK Lead Nominees! by BroadwayWorld

Nominations for the 57th Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced at a news conference this morning by Drama Desk winners Donna Murphy and Brian dArcy James. The 57th Annual Drama Desk Awards…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:00AM

The Choreographer Chet Walker’s ‘Jack Cole Project’ by Rebecca Milzoff

The choreographer Chet Walker describes the legacy of Jack Cole, the father of theatrical jazz dance, who is being celebrated in a new show called “Heat Wave.”

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:00AM
Friday, April 27, 2012 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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World Premiere Preview, April 27 28 29 2012: Radiator Textures by Kurt Chiang

The blog post today is brought to you by CANADA DRY.HOUSE IN THE WOODS is a movie about magic.  I know this because I haven't seen it yet."World Music":  again, The Music of Liars.…

SOURCE: The Neo-Futurists at 10:59AM

"Rock of Ages" Motion Picture Soundtrack Will Have Digital Release in May by Michael Gioia

The original motion picture soundtrack of "Rock of Ages," the upcoming film based on the Broadway musical of the same name, will be available for digital download from iTunes in mi…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:56AM

Bill English Set to Replace Colin Donnell in Anything Goes by Broadway.com

Bill English will take over as Billy Crocker in the Roundabout Theatre Company revival of Cole Porter’s Anything Goes. English will assume the role on May 1, succeeding original cast m…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:51AM

Tim Robbins to Direct Remount of The Actors' Gang's 1984 by Dan Bacalzo

The Actors' Gang will remount George Orwell's 1984, directed by Tim Robbins, as a highlight of its 30th anniversary season. The production will begin on Friday May 11 and run Frida…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:50AM

The Book of Mormon’s Josh Gad in Talks to Co-Star in Steve Jobs Bio Movie by Broadway.com

The Book of Mormon Tony nominee Josh Gad is in talks to play Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak in the Steve Jobs biofilm Jobs, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Gad would co-star with p…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:46AM

Once Director John Tiffany to Helm Glass Menagerie at A.R.T.; Season Announced by Adam Hetrick

Once and Black Watch director John Tiffany will stage Tennessee Williams' The Glass Menagerie at the American Repertory Theater in early 2013. The season will also include Taylor Ma…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:45AM

Photo Coverage: DON'T DRESS FOR DINNER Arrivals - Laura Osnes, Jim Parsons & More! by Kevin Thomas Garcia

Last night, April 26, Roudabout Theatre company opened DON'T DRESS FOR DINNER. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the opening night arrivals and brings you photo coverage below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:38AM

PHOTO CALL: Leap of Faith Opens On Broadway; Red Carpet Arrivals, Curtain Call and Cast Party by Matthew Blank

Leap of Faith, the new Broadway musical about a con-man preacher who blows into a depressed, drought-plagued Kansas town, where he spars with a lady sheriff, opened April 26 at the St. James…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM

Lilla Crawford Lands Title Role in ‘Annie’ Broadway Revival by Briana Rodriguez

Lilla Crawford has been cast to play the title role in the new Broadway production of “Annie,” announced NBC’s Today show on Friday.

SOURCE: Backstage at 10:35AM

King Lear - review by Mark Fisher

Citizens, GlasgowThere's a sense of impermanence about Dominic Hill's austere King Lear. The tables and chairs are forever being overturned and whisked away, as if in response to Lear's unst…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:34AM

Broadway's New ANNIE Revealed - It's 11 Year Old Lilla Crawford! by BroadwayWorld

After a multi-city coast-to-coast search that spanned nine months and over 5,000 auditions, ANNIE has found its Annie Eleven-year-old Lilla Crawford will play the title role in the new produ…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:34AM

Gary Milner to Join Wife Sally Ann Triplett in West End's Mamma Mia! by Mark Shenton

Life and art will collide in Mamma Mia! beginning June 11, when Gary Milner joins his real-life wife Sally Ann Triplett, who is currently playing Donna Sheridan, to take over as one of her f…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33AM

Gary Milner to Join Wife Sally Ann Triplett in West End Mamma Mia! by Bethany Rickwald

The West End production of Mamma Mia!, currently playing at the Prince of Wales Theatre, has announced the new cast members who will be joining the production on June 11. Mamma Mia! is dire…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:32AM

Professor Vanessa's Wondershow – review by Lyn Gardner

Roundhouse, LondonA great idea, but one that's largely thrown away, the final show in the Roundhouse's CircusFest2012 takes us back to the sideshows of the early 20th century. Between the 19…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:30AM

Photo Coverage: DON'T DRESS FOR DINNER Curtain Call - Ben Daniels, Patricia Kalember and More! by Walter McBride

Check out these shots of Ben Daniels as Robert, Patricia Kalember as Jacqueline, Adam James as Bernard, David Aron Damane as George and Jennifer Tilly as Suzanne with Spencer Kayden as Suzet…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:25AM

Finalist Eliminated on "American Idol"; Carrie Underwood and Coldplay Will Perform on Results Show by Andrew Gans

Following the nationwide vote, finalist Elise Testone was eliminated on the April 26 broadcast of the famed singing competition "American Idol."

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:25AM

Photo Coverage: Ben Daniels and Co. at The DON'T DRESS FOR DINNER After Party by Walter McBride

Our photographer Walter McBride was at the after party for DON'T DRESS FOR DINNER last night. Check out his photographs below, which feature the full cast Patricia Kalember, Ben Daniels, Spe…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:23AM

Diane Paulus to Direct Pippin as Part of American Repertory Theatre's 2012-2013 Season by Andy Propst

American Repertory Theatre (ART) has announced its 2012-2013 season, which as previously announced will include the world premiere of David Adjmi's Marie Antoinette, scheduled to begin …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:22AM

Review: Gold Mountain by Amelia Forsbrook

Do you remember watching magicians as a child, witnessing their show with an air of irritation as you tried to calculate how they pulled off their little illusions? When watching the multime…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 10:17AM

'Emerging Theater Award' announced by Chris Jones

Theatre Seven of Chicago is the 2012 recipient of the Broadway in Chicago "Emerging Theater Award." 

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 10:16AM

Kevin Isola, Alison Cimmet, Danielle Skraastad Set for Two River Theater's My Wonderful Day by Bethany Rickwald

Two River Theater Company has announced casting for its upcoming production of Alan Ayckbourn's My Wonderful Day, to run May 15-June 3 in the Rechnitz Theater. Nicholas Martin will dir…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:09AM

April Leftovers by Peter Filichia

So what's the first musical in which the male and female leads play guitars? You're going through your list of rock musicals, aren't you? My guess is The Sound of Music, in which both Maria …

SOURCE: Kritzerland at 10:08AM

Experts predict Best Actress (Play) showdown at Tony Awards by Gold Derby

Our Experts are divided over the winner of the Best Actress (Play) race at the Tony Awards.  Six of them are predicting that Tracie Bennett will win for reprising her Olivier-n…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 10:08AM

2012 Drama Desk Award Nominations by Jonathan Mandell

Here are the nominations for the 2012 Drama Desk Awards: OUTSTANDING PLAY David Henry Hwang, Chinglish Dan LeFranc, The Big Meal Members of the Plastic Theatre, Unnatural Acts Itamar Moses, …

SOURCE: The Faster Times at 10:05AM

11-year-old unveiled as Broadway's newest 'Annie' by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Broadway's newest Annie is an 11-year-old from Los Angeles with long, black curly hair who is already a Broadway veteran....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 10:03AM

Drama Desk Nominations For The 2011-2012 Season by Suzanna Bowling

Drama Desk Nominations For The 2011-2012 Season: The following awards were voted by the nominating committee and were announced this morning at Fienstein's.

SOURCE: Times Square Chronicles at 10:00AM

Feature: 2012 Drama Desk Award Nominations Announced by Dan Bacalzo

Philip Seymour Hoffman, Audra McDonald, Ricky Martin, Mike Nichols, Bernadette Peters, and Suzanne Vega are among this year's nominees.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:00AM

REVIEW: Leap of Faith by JK

Review of the Saturday, April 7th evening preview performance at the St. James Theatre in New York City.  Starring Raul Esparza, Jessica Phillips, Kendra Kassebaum, Kecia Lewis-Evans, L…

SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 10:00AM

Theatre Without Borders Keeps the Channels of Communication Open by Simi Horwitz

Theatre Without Borders members use theater to foster collaboration, inclusion, and reconciliation.

SOURCE: Backstage at 10:00AM
Friday, April 27, 2012 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Lilla Crawford to Star as Annie on Broadway by Andy Propst

Lilla Crawford will play the title role in the new Broadway production of Annie, slated to begin performances in the fall of 2012. James Lapine will direct the production, which will have ch…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:59AM

Rock of Ages Soundtrack to Get Mid-May Digital Release by Andy Propst

The original motion picture soundtrack of the forthcoming movie version of the musical Rock of Ages will be available for digital download from iTunes in mid-May, according to a posting to d…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:59AM

Drama Desk Nominations Announced; Death Takes a Holiday and Follies Lead the Pack by Andrew Gans

Tony winner Donna Murphy, who will be seen in the Public Theater's summer staging of Into the Woods, and "Smash" star Brian d'Arcy James announced the nominations for the 5…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:59AM

Follies and Death Takes a Holiday Lead 2012 Drama Desk Nominations by Broadway.com

Nominations for the 2012 Drama Desk Awards were announced on April 27, and Death Takes a Holiday and Follies led the pack with a total of 10 nods each. The awards, which honor Broadway, off-…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:58AM

Lilla Crawford Will Be Annie On Broadway by Andrew Gans

After a multi-city coast-to-coast search that spanned nine months and over 5,000 auditions, the upcoming Broadway revival of Annie has found its title player.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

Weekend Poll: Which Closed Show Should Be Remembered by 2012 Tony Nominators? by Broadway.com

Nominations for the 2012 Tony Awards will be announced on May 1, and all of Broadway is eager to find out which shows will be recognized this year. It’s easy to get wrapped up in the a…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:53AM

Lilla Crawford to Play Title Role in Broadway Revival of Annie by Broadway.com

Eleven-year-old Lilla Crawford has been tapped to play the red-headed title orphan in the upcoming Broadway revival of Annie. Directed by James Lapine, the production will open at a yet-to-b…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:50AM

Buy 1 Get 1 Free on Tickets to Broadway's GODSPELL by Contests

Now starring Corbin Bleu High School Musical, In the Heights and Anna Maria Perez de Tagle Hannah Montana, Camp Rock, here is your chance to buy 1 get 1 free on tickets to Godspell

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:50AM

11-year-old unveiled as Broadway's newest 'Annie' by Mark Kennedy

Broadway's newest Annie is an 11-year-old from Los Angeles with long, black curly hair who is already a Broadway veteran.

SOURCE: Boston Globe at 09:49AM

Critics wiegh in on ‘The Columnist’ starring John Lithgow by Loganne

Pulitzer and Tony Award winner David Auburn’s play, The Columnist, opened Wednesday night (April 25) at the Samuel J. Friedman Theater. The play, presented by the Manhattan Theater Club, s…

SOURCE: Theater Advisor at 09:47AM

Misplaced priorities by Adam Thurman

You know that the person answering your phone, or responding to emails is WAY more important then that fancy promotional piece you're working on, right? Right? You know that if one of those …

SOURCE: Mission Paradox at 09:45AM

You Can’t Take It With You: Review by Robert Crew

The story of the family that has foresworn materialism should be a blizzard of eccentricity but it isn’t. What saves it is the sweetness of the love story.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 09:44AM

ArtsBeat: The Sun Shines Today for New 'Annie' Star by Patrick Healy

Eleven-year-old actress Lilla Crawford will star as musical theater's most famous orphan in this fall's Broadway revival.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 09:41AM

Refurbished Assembly Rooms unveils Fringe line-up by Thom Dibdin

The new operator of Edinburgh Fringe venue the Assembly Rooms has unveiled its programme for this year's event, promising to keep prices down and cut out the venue's infamous queues.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:35AM

Guthrie Theatre Attacked For Lack Of Diversity

Minnesota Public Radio 04/26/12

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 09:34AM

Ghost's Siobhan and Mark Perform a Cover? by Ghost The Musical

Ghost's Siobhan and Mark Perform a Cover? Find Out More: Official London Theatre - http://twitter.com/O_L_T Ghost the Musical Facebook - http://facebook.com/ghostthemusical From: ghost…

SOURCE: YouTube at 09:26AM

Experts predict Philip Seymour Hoffman as Best Actor at Tony Awards by Gold Derby

All of our Experts predict Philip Seymour Hoffman will win Best Actor (Play) for headlining the fourth rialto revival of 1949 Tony champ "Death of a Salesman." Hoffman, who lost th…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 09:24AM

Kaddish, based on a Nobel winning novel, makes its world premiere in a tiny Baltimore space by John Barry

Director Barbara Lanciers was ready to premiere Kaddish, her version of Imre Kertesz’s novel “Kaddish for an Unborn Child” at the Baltimore Theatre Project. It’s a producti…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 09:17AM

PHOTO FLASH: Raul Esparza, Mariska Hargitay, Liza Minnelli at Leap of Faith Opening by Tristan Fuge

On Thursday, April 26, the new Broadway musical, Leap of Faith, opened at the St. James Theatre with Christopher Ashley at the helm and choreography by Sergio Trujillo. First nighters inclu…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:09AM

The physics of betrayal energize 'Copenhagen' by Peter Filichia

James Glossman directs the Tony-winning Michael Frayn play, which explores the relationship between two atomic scientists.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 09:05AM

“Anti-Entropy and Uncle Order”: A Dispatch from William Kentridge’s Sixth Norton Lectures by Arts Fuse Editor

Over the past 6 weeks William Kentridge has shown the form of the lecture itself to be obsolete. But over the course of his returns to the podium, he has shown us that the lecture’s fate i…

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 09:03AM

Leap of Faith: Abridged by Gil

And lo, Ráúl Éspárzá saw this mockup, and said, "Yea, this shall be the vehicle for my return to musicals."  And the people of Broadway said, "But Ráú…

SOURCE: Broadway Abridged at 09:00AM
Friday, April 27, 2012 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Tonys rule on eligiblity

Legit News: 'One Man' is new play, committee decides

SOURCE: Variety at 08:59AM

PHOTO FLASH: Julia Murney, David Hyde Pierce and The Landing Cast Meet the Press by Tristan Fuge

On Thursday, April 26, the cast of Vineyard Theatre's Developmental Lab Production of The Landing met with members of the press. The cast features David Hyde Pierce, Julia Murney, Paul …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 08:55AM

Equity to launch online branch by Matthew Hemley

An online-only branch of Equity that will be open to all members and will have the same democratic rights as the union's other branches is to be launched this year.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:52AM

News: Triplett and hubby make Mamma Mia a family affair

West End and Eurovision star Sally Ann Triplett will be joined on stage in Mamma Mia:: L031245450 by her husband Gary Milnerat the Prince of Wales from 11 June 2012. Milner, whose most rece…

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 08:48AM

PHOTO FLASH: Gypsy Robe Ceremony at Leap Of Faith by Tristan Fuge

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 t…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 08:48AM

ALLEGIANCE - A NEW AMERICAN MUSICAL Starring Lea Salonga & More Set for The Old Globe 2012-13 Season - Full Season Announcement, San Diego by BroadwayWorld

The Old Globes 2012-13 Season will feature the World Premieres of two new musicals Allegiance A New American Musical by Jay Kuo and Lorenzo Thione and A Gentlemans Guide to Love and Murder …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:42AM

Ernie Kovacs/ Edie Adams Panel Tonight! by Trav S.D.

Hat’s off to our friend Ben Model who sits on a star studded panel at the American Museum of the Moving Image tonight. With him on the dais:  Robert Klein, Harold Prince, tv media cri…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 08:38AM

Photo Coverage: LEAP OF FAITH - Opening Night Party! by Linda Lenzi

LEAP OF FAITH opened on Broadway last night, April 26th, with four-time Tony nominee Ral Esparza leading the company along with Jessica Phillips, Kendra Kassebaum, Kecia Lewis-Evans, Leslie …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:30AM

Photo Coverage: LEAP OF FAITH Opening Night Red Carpet! by Walter McBride

LEAP OF FAITH opened on Broadway last night, April 26th, with four-time Tony nominee Ral Esparza leading the company along with Jessica Phillips, Kendra Kassebaum, Kecia Lewis-Evans, Leslie …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:30AM

Photo Coverage: LEAP OF FAITH - Opening Night Curtain Call! by Walter McBride

BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture the show's emotional and wet curtain call

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:30AM

The Beggars Opera by Trav S.D.

The Medicine Show Theatre Ensemble is opening their production of John Gay’s The Beggar’s Opera tonight. It’s the original 18th century play/operetta on which Brecht based …

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 08:25AM

Confirmed: New Broadway EVITA Cast Album to Be 2 CD Set by BroadwayWorld

MASTERWORKS BROADWAY has announced details of the release of the complete New Broadway Cast Recording of Evita, the first complete English language stage recording of the show since the orig…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:18AM

Experts predict Best Actor (Musical) battle at Tony Awards by Gold Derby

The race for Best Actor (Musical) is a close one with two Broadway newcomers -- Jeremy Jordan ("Newsies") and Steve Kazee ("Once") -- jostling for the lead. Jordan, who p…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 08:09AM

The Raven Opens Tonight by Trav S.D.

John Cusack’s The Raven opens nationally today. I really want to see it, if only for the vicarious thrill of watching Cusack walking around looking like this. As I write here, I’…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 08:08AM

Review Round-up: West & Hall Close the Coalhouse Door

Lee Hall’s tweaked version of Alan Plater’s Close the Coalhouse Door returns to the Newcastle home where Plater’s "play with songs" was first performed 44 years ago. This…

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 08:01AM

BWW's On This Day - April 27, 2012

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on April 27 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:00AM

Feature: INTERVIEW: Lonely I'm Not Star Topher Grace Takes a Giant Step by Leslie (Hoban) Blake

The popular actor discusses his roles in Paul Weitz's new Off-Broadway play and the film The Giant Mechanical Man.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 08:00AM

Lea Salonga, George Takei Set for The Old Globe's 2012-2013 Season by Bethany Rickwald

The Old Globe has announced plans for its 2012-2013 season. The season will open with the previously reported Lea Salonga, George Takei, and Telly Leung starring in the world premiere of…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 08:00AM
Friday, April 27, 2012 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Experts predict Audra McDonald will win record-tying fifth Tony Award by Gold Derby

All but one of our Experts agree that Audra McDonald is on track to take home her fifth Tony Award for her lead performance in the musical "Porgy and Bess." This Broadway darling o…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 07:49AM

Review: Written on the Heart by Rebecca Felgate

Living in the third millennium means living in a time where, thanks to the hard work of the late Steve Jobs and the invention of the iPhone, information is literally at our finger tips. The …

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 07:47AM

PHOTO FLASH: Laura Osnes, Jim Parsons, Neil Simon, Jennifer Tilly at Don't Dress for Dinner Opening by David Gordon

Roundabout Theatre Company celebrated the opening night of Marc Camoletti's farce Don't Dress for Dinner at the American Airlines Theatre on Thursday, April 26. John Tillinger dir…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 07:47AM

PHOTO FLASH: Patrick Page Receives Sardi's Caricature by David Gordon

Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark star Patrick Page received a caricature at Sardi's Restaurant on Thursday, April 26, the day before his birthday. Guests at the cocktail party and unveilin…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 07:39AM

Arts Collective @Howard Community College’s Director and Cast Members on ‘URINETOWN’ by Susan G. Kramer by Joel Markowitz

 NOT JUST TAKING THE PISS It’s one of my favorite musicals, and a group of young and talented actors are about to take the plunge(r) into Arts Collective @HCC’s production of Ur…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 07:33AM

The Tempest, Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon by Michael Coveney

Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon: The third in the RSC's Shipwreck Trilogy is by far the best, using the new RST thrust to its full, with ghostly sprites emerging from tra…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:18AM

Pinky Swear’s Killing Women by Steve Hallex

Producer/ stars Allyson Harkey and Karen Lange, in their newest production for Pinky Swear—Marisa Wegryzn’s Killing Women— present a play about the big women’s issues of our day.  I…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 07:18AM

Review: Leap of Faith at curtainup.com by Elyse Sommer

Even with the magnetic Raul Esparza on board, singing and dancing up a storm, it will take a heap of ticket buying enthusiasts to make this Revival Meeting leap anywhere near the top of the …

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 07:16AM

Review: Don’t Dress for Dinner at curtainup.com by Elyse Sommer

a well-performed sequel but not equal to Marc Camoletti's Boeing, Boeing . . .

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 07:13AM
Friday, April 27, 2012 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Born in the Gardens, Rosemary Branch Theatre, London by Jonathan Watson

Rosemary Branch Theatre, London: Peter Nichols has said, in no uncertain terms, that the theatre community has been shunning him for decades. After seeing Creative Cow's gem at the Rose…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:56AM

One Man, Two Guvnors by Richard Seff

Richard Bean, prolific British playwright, has landed with a bang with this, his first export to American shores. A great success for two seasons at the National Theatre in London, a transfe…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 06:44AM

Love on the Tracks, Watermill Theatre, Bagnor, West Berkshire by Julie Watterston

Watermill Theatre, Bagnor, West Berkshire: Richard Attlee's inspired dramatic compilation of a series of short stories by Anton Chekhov has resulted in this enchanting myopic. Focusing …

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:42AM

Gossip: Leicester's Finding Neverland musical courts Gwynneth Paltrow?

The Daily Mail reports that Hollywood star Gwyneth Paltrow is being wooed to star in a stage musical version of the film Finding Neverland at the Curve Theatre in Leicester in September 2012…

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:35AM

News: Donmar announces Anne-Marie Duff as Racine's Berenice & Friel revival

The Donmar Warehouse has announced a further two productions in Josie Rourke's first season as artistic director: a revival of Brian Friel’s Philadelphia Here I Come!, and Racine’…

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:16AM

Friday Roundup: A Triad of Genius Moments by Don Hall

GeniusIf you really want to know my sense of humor, this is it.I think Kaufman was the funniest, most original comic mind to hit the planet.****Post Racial Society, My Ass****Life LessonsThe…

SOURCE: Don Hall at 06:16AM

Men Behind The Music Of Ghost by Ghost The Musical

A profile of the men behind the music of Ghost The Musical

SOURCE: YouTube at 06:14AM

Color and The Great American Revue by Barbara Cohen-Stratyner

This blog channel is inspired by the current exhibition at the Library for the Performing Arts, The Great American Revue: How Florenz Ziegfeld, George White and their Rivals Remade Broadway,…

SOURCE: The New York Public Library at 06:10AM

An Evening of Dick by Mark Evanier

And this is not Dick Clark we're talking about here. It's Dick, an Oxford undergraduate and Aunt Maggie's nephew…the lead character in a new play by Eric Idle with songs by Mr. Idle an…

SOURCE: News From ME at 06:01AM

An Evening of Dick by Mark Evanier

And this is not Dick Clark we're talking about here. It's Dick, an Oxford undergraduate and Aunt Maggie's nephew...the lead character in a new play by Eric Idle with songs by Mr. Idle and hi…

SOURCE: News From ME at 06:01AM

Theater review | 'Life is a Cabaret' lives up to its bold inspiration

In putting together "Life is a Cabaret: The Songs of John Kander and Fred Ebb," J. Kent Barnhart has given us not only an informative overview of the team's work for stage, film and televisi…

SOURCE: The Kansas City Star at 06:00AM
Friday, April 27, 2012 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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The Bodyguard, Based on Whitney Houston Film, to Begin in November at West End's Adelphi Theatre by Mark Shenton

The Bodyguard, the new tuner based on the Whitney Houston/Kevin Costner film of the same name, is to begin performances at London's Adelphi Theatre Nov. 6, prior to an official opening D…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:56AM

Gideon Obarzanek, Joyce SoHo, New York

Hilarious and rich, 'Faker' is Gideon Obarzanek's farewell to dancemaking as he has known it, writes Apollinaire Scherr

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 05:55AM

Ballet Revolución, Peacock Theatre, London

The Cuban troupe’s performance is high on energy and low on choreographic virtue, Clement Crisp writes

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 05:54AM

Ballet Revolución, Peacock Theatre, London

The Cuban troupe's performance is high on energy and low on choreographic virtue, Clement Crisp writes

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 05:54AM

Donmar Warehouse announces new season featuring Anne-Marie Duff by Natalie Woolman

Booker Prize-winning novelist Alan Hollinghurst has created a new version of Racine's Berenice which will play the Donmar Warehouse later this year, starring Anne-Marie Duff in the title rol…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:33AM

Review: Leap of Faith by Frank Scheck

Raul Esparza is one of the few leading men who can carry a Broadway musical, but even his formidable talents are adrift in Leap of Faith. This musical adaptation of the little-seen 1992 Stev…

SOURCE: Scheck on the Arts at 05:33AM

London's Donmar Warehouse Announces Casting and Slate of Future Productions, Including Plays by Brian Friel and More by Mark Shenton

London's Donmar Warehouse has announced full casting for its production of Friedrich Dürrenmatt's The Physicists, as well as its slate of future productions that will include Br…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:24AM

'Follies,' 'Holiday' top Drama Desk noms

Legit News: Play category favors Off Broadway slate

SOURCE: Variety at 05:08AM

Globe to Globe: The Merry Wives of Windsor, Shakespeare's Globe by David Nice

Of all Shakespeare’s plays, his reprise of Falstaffian humour to please Queen Bess is surely the most specific in its prosaic gallimaufry of earthy English vocabulary. Yet it’s also the …

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 05:06AM

MUSICAL DIRECTORS ARE NOT VOICE TEACHERS by Kmp Murphy

Don't do KMM's job, and he won't do yours. By Kevin Michael Murphy(Actor-Voice Teacher) As both a voice teacher and an actor, I sometimes find myself in an awkward position. I'm in rehearsal…

SOURCE: Crazytown at 05:01AM
Friday, April 27, 2012 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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Review: Twelfth Night (RSC's What Country Friends Is This? season) ***

With Jonathan Slinger as Malvolio and David Farr as director, this production of Twelfth Night looks unbeatable on paper. These two theatre-makers were behind the excellent production of The…

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 04:47AM

Someone Who'll Watch Over Me by John Morrison

After a quarter of a century, the story of the western hostages seized in Lebanon in the 1980s has faded from popular memory. What remains is Frank McGuinness's classic play about three men …

SOURCE: John Morrison at 04:40AM

Brian d'Arcy James and Donna Murphy Offer Advice for Newcomers by David Sheward

At the Drama Desk nomination announcement, the stars of "Smash" and "Passion" say pick up Back Stage and make your own opportunities.

SOURCE: Backstage at 04:32AM

Review: The Tempest (RSC's What Country Friends Is This? season) ****

The Tempest (RSC) The Tempest is an enigmatic play and almost impossible to pin it down but David Farr’s elegant and melancholic production does much engages with both the play and t…

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 04:09AM
Friday, April 27, 2012 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Will This Be Off-Broadway's Next Our Town?

The Chicago Tribune 04/24/12

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 03:53AM

Blog: RSC welcome more protests

Following the protest against BP supporting the RSC on Monday, the opening night of the seaon in the main house on Wednesday was again prefaced by an unscheduled word against our sponsors. …

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 03:40AM
Friday, April 27, 2012 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Lynn Nottage’s ‘Las Meninas,’ Patrick Barlow’s ‘39 Steps’ keep laughs coming by Nelson Pressley

Why haven’t Washington area theaters had more of a hand in making playwright Lynn Nottage a star? Arena Stage’s production of “Ruined” earned top honors at the Helen Hayes Awardsthis…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 02:53AM

Keegan Theatre focuses on American ‘Working’ folk in latest production by Jane Horwitz

Could there be a better moment to do “Working,” an audience-friendly revue of songs and monologues based on Studs Terkel’s 1974 book of interviews with American working folk? Keegan Th…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 02:53AM

BAZ BAMIGBOYE: Is Gwyn headed for Neverland?

The Oscar-winning actress, pictured, has been asked to consider portraying Sylvia Llewelyn Davies, whose four sons befriended J.M. Barrie and inspired him to write Peter Pan.

SOURCE: Daily Mail at 02:46AM

Managing The Gershwins' Lucrative Musical Legacy

In the 1920s, it wasn't uncommon for the Gershwin brothers — composer George and lyricist Ira — to have two shows on Broadway at once. This season, it's happening again. As Jeff Lunden r…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 02:41AM

Managing The Gershwins' Lucrative Musical Legacy

In the 1920s, it wasn't uncommon for the Gershwin brothers — composer George and lyricist Ira — to have two shows on Broadway at once. This season, it's happening again. As Jeff Lunden r…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 02:41AM

Jonathan Groff joins 'Red'

Legit News: Play opens Aug. 1. at Mark Taper Forum

SOURCE: Variety at 02:39AM

Show Don't Tell with Sheri Sanders of Rock the Audition by BroadwaySpotted

Show Don't Tell with Sheri Sanders of Rock the Audition Sheri Sanders of Rock the Audition takes us through the different types of rockstars that are used in musical theatre and how to …

SOURCE: YouTube at 02:06AM

Fixing Audition Problems with Sheri Sanders of Rock the Audition by BroadwaySpotted

Fixing Audition Problems with Sheri Sanders of Rock the Audition Sheri Sanders of Rock the Audition let us in on a few secrets of how to fix some really common audition problems. This is in…

SOURCE: YouTube at 02:04AM

Give Theatre Exile a hand for this dark comedy

Theatre Exile's dazzling production of A Behanding in Spokane is both hilarious and creepy - that signature Martin McDonagh combo. An evenly excellent cast, directed by Joe Canuso, convinced…

SOURCE: Philly.com at 02:00AM

Simon Russell Beale, Jeremy Sams, Howard Goodall, Kerry Ellis to Appear in Interview-and-Song Series at London's Soho Theatre by Andrew Gans

Actor Simon Russell Beale, director/translator Jeremy Sams, composer Howard Goodall and singer Kerry Ellis will appear in an interview-and-song series, These Are A Few of My Favourite Songs,…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:00AM
Friday, April 27, 2012 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Christine Andreas, Jo Ann Cunningham, et al. Join York Theatre Company's COLETTE COLLAGE, Now thru 4/29 by BroadwayWorld

York Theatre Company James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director, celebrating the legendary librettist and lyricist Tom Jones with Musicals in Mufti The Tom Jones Festival, presents the fourth…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30AM

Olivia Newton-John to Sign LIVWISE Cookbooks at Barnes & Noble Today by BroadwayWorld

Today, April 27th at 600 pm, Grammy Award-Winning Recording Artist amp Actress, Olivia Newton-John will be signing copies of Livwise, published by Globe-Pequot 2012 at Barnes amp Noble 18th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30AM

Short Shorts 32: Recycled reviews, technical breakdowns and rattling jewellery by Mark Shenton


Earlier this week, I mentioned how Variety, the once pre-eminent trade US paper, has cut back on its reviews to the point where it has twice recently merely reprinted ones from earlier ru…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 01:22AM

TT: Recycling bin

In today's Wall Street Journal I wrap up the current Broadway season with reviews of Nice Work if You Can...

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 01:00AM

TT: Repeat after me

The Broadway season ended yesterday, and this morning the indefatigable Mrs. T and I are on our way to Chicago,...

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 01:00AM

TT: Who was Joseph Alsop?

Yesterday I reviewed The Columnist, David Auburn's new play about Joseph Alsop. In today's Wall Street Journal "Sightings" column, I...

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 01:00AM

TT: Almanac

"A dying man needs to die, as a sleepy man needs to sleep, and there comes a time when it...

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 01:00AM

Q&A: Dance companies celebrate National Dance Week

The locomotion will be choreographed Saturday when 50 dance companies roll into Union Station to celebrate National Dance Week.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 01:00AM
Friday, April 27, 2012 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Weekly Round Up with David Singletary (Week Ending 4/27/12) by BroadwaySpotted

Weekly Round Up with David Singletary (Week Ending 4/27/12) Each Friday David Singletary takes Broadway fans through the most fun and important events of the previous week! Have something y…

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:55AM

PHOTO CALL: Leap of Faith Opens On Broadway; Red Carpet Arrivals by Matthew Blank

Leap of Faith, the new Broadway musical about a con-man preacher who blows into a depressed, drought-plagued Kansas town, where he spars with a lady sheriff, opened April 26 at the St. James…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13AM

Mayor Bloomberg Congratualates Alan Menken at Leap Of Faith Opening by Tristan Fuge

On Thursday, April 26, a letter from the Mayor's office was presented to Alan Menken and the cast of Leap Of Faith before the show's opening night at the St. James Theatre. The let…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:11AM

Mayor Bloomberg Congratualates Alan Menken and the cast of Leap Of Faith by Tristan Fuge

On Thursday, April 26, a letter from the Mayor's office was presented to Alan Menken and the cast of Leap Of Faith before the show's opening night at the St. James Theatre. The let…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:11AM

First-Person: Joseph Shragge on The Heretics of Bohemia by The Charlebois Post

Dramaturgy of DisappointmentFailure in the Face of Comic Expectationsby Joseph Shragge"Humor, I suppose, consecrates nonexistence." Lionel Abel, Metatheatre: a new view of dramatic…

SOURCE: The Charlebois Post at 12:02AM

DeVida Jenkins by League of Professional Theatre Women

General Manager Philadelphia, Pennsylvania USA What’s your favorite line from a play? “For, look you, there is humour in all things, and the truest philosophy is that which teaches u…

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

Hands on a Hardbody Musical, With Keith Carradine, Hunter Foster, Jim Newman, Begins to Rev in CA April 27 by Kenneth Jones

The world premiere of Hands on a Hardbody, the new musical about a Texas-set endurance competition, starring Jim Newman and Tony nominees Keith Carradine, Hunter Foster and Mary Gordon Murra…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Review: OBAMA IN NAPLES by Martin Denton

The idea behind Obama in Naples is intriguing: a modern-day Pulcinella (the crafty meddler from classic commedia dell'arte) plants a rumor that President Obama is planning to visit Naples, p…

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

Allegiance, Starring Lea Salonga and Telly Leung, To Play Old Globe Season With Gentleman's Guide, Ibsen, Shaw and More by Kenneth Jones

The Old Globe's 2012-13 season in San Diego will include the world-premiere productions of the musicals Allegiance, starring Lea Salonga and George Takei and Telly Leung, and A Gentleman…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

David Cromer's Chicago Rent Begins to Rant April 27 by Kenneth Jones

Acclaimed director David Cromer's new production of Jonathan Larson's Pulitzer Prize-winning Rent begins April 27 in Chicago. The troupe includes resident performers Alex A…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Presidential Rock Musical The Fix, Starring Sal Mistretta, Alix Korey and Adam Simmons, Opens in CA by Adam Hetrick

The West Coast premiere of The Fix, Dana P. Rowe and John Dempsey's political rock musical about the grooming of a presidential candidate, officially opens April 27 at the International …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Christine Andreas, Peter Land, Patrick Lane, Bill Nolte Star in Mufti Colette Collage, Starting April 27 by Andrew Gans

Tony Award nominee Christine Andreas, most recently on Broadway in the acclaimed revival of La Cage aux Folles, is part of the cast of the York Theatre Company's production of Colette Co…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Donna Murphy and Brian D'Arcy James to Announce Nominees for Drama Desk Awards April 27 by Andrew Gans

Tony winner Donna Murphy, who will be seen in the Public Theater's summer staging of Into the Woods, and "Smash" star Brian d'Arcy James will announce the nominations for t…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Tony Administration Committee Convenes for Final Meeting of the Season April 27 by Andrew Gans

The Tony Awards Administration Committee assembles for the fourth and final time during the 2011-12 season April 27.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

"Smash" Star Will Chase Joins the Colorado Symphony for Shuffle Concert April 27 by Michael Gioia

"Smash" and Broadway star Will Chase joins the Colorado Symphony for its Shuffle concert, which is offered April 27 at the Boettcher Concert Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

The Sunshine Boys, Starring Danny DeVito and Richard Griffiths, Begins in the West End April 27 by Mark Shenton

A new West End production of Neil Simon's 1972 vaudeville comedy The Sunshine Boys, starring Danny DeVito and Richard Griffiths, begins performances April 27 at the Savoy Theatre, prior …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

DIVA TALK: Chatting With Once Star Cristin Milioti by Andrew Gans

News, views and reviews about the multi-talented women of the musical theatre and the concert/cabaret stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

PLAYBILL VAULT'S Today In Theatre History: APRIL 27 by David Gewirtzman and Anne Bradley and Ernio Hernandez

1903 The Cohan family is Running for Office. Son George M. wrote the book and the music at the 14th Street Theatre. It will run for six weeks.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

All that Chat

2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic