Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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TDF's Autism Theatre Initiative on NBC Nightly News - May 1, 2012 by TDF

TDF Autism Theatre Initiative's autism-friendly performance of Broadway's "Mary Poppins" is visited by NBC Nightly News correspondent Anne Thompson who takes us on a backstage look to see ho…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:50PM

Dancing with the Sirens of Titan by Thomas Garvey

Outer Space from Sander van den Berg on Vimeo.Above is "Outer Space," Sander van den Berg's almost-abstract tone poem to the rings and moons of Saturn (with an occasional glimpse of Jupiter)…

SOURCE: The Hub Review at 11:37PM

The Lessons in Tony Nods

The 2012 Tony nominations are now in hand, with the movie-turned-musical "Once" topping the list with 11. And with them come quite a few lessons about the state of mainstream theater. What w…

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal Subscription at 11:36PM

Musical "Once" Leads Pack Of 2012 Tony Nominations

The Broadway musical "Once" received 11 nods as the 2012 Tony Awards nominees were announced Tuesday morning at the New York Public Library. | Watch NY1's coverage of the nominatio…

SOURCE: NY1 at 11:34PM

The Foreplay Play by Theasy.com

Site-specific, various venues, Off Off Broadway By Julie Feltman BOTTOM LINE: The Foreplay Play’s apartment setting, playful honest dialogue, and naturalistic acting makes this thea…

SOURCE: Theatre is Easy at 11:24PM

Pratfalls by Theasy.com

Abingdon Theatre Complex, Off Off Broadway By Weston Clay BOTTOM LINE: An only-in-New-York romantic comedy set on a Brooklyn rooftop. Travis McHale’s set, the Brooklyn apartment bu…

SOURCE: Theatre is Easy at 11:16PM

Danni Lincoln by Adaumbelle

  1. Who or what inspired you to become a composer/opera singer/concert pianist? Well, my grandfather was a professional opera singer and my grandmother was a concert pianist, so I…

SOURCE: Call Me Adam at 11:10PM

MDQ Tour Rocks the Newport Beach Film Festival by Million Dollar Quartet

MDQ Tour Rocks the Newport Beach Film Festival The touring cast of "Million Dollar Quartet" performs "Whole Lotta Shakin'" at opening night of the Newport Beach Film…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:05PM
Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Olney Theatre Center's "The 39 Steps" by Susan Berlin

The 39 Steps, now at Olney Theatre Center's Mulitz-Gudelsky Theatre Lab in the Maryland suburbs of Washington, is a showcase of acting for its own sake.

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 10:54PM

Theaterinthenow's Top 5 Tony Snubs by Michael Block

1. Lysistrata Jones for Best Musical and Best Original ScoreNow there were a lot of people who were Pro-Lyssie J and a lot who were Anti-Lyssie J. I, for one, was Pro-Lyssie J and was truly …

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 10:49PM

DWTS Season 14 Week 7 - Performances and Results - Robert Roldan Dancing with the Stars Recap by DanceOn

DWTS Season 14 Week 7 - Performances and Results - Robert Roldan Dancing with the Stars Recap Dancing with the Stars (DWTS) season 14 week 7 performances were on April 30, 2012, and we have…

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:13PM
Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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Tony Awards- 7 Burning Questions by Dan Mason

by: Dan Mason (@djdan1079) So the Tony nominations are out, Whaddya think? Were your favorite shows and performers recognized?? Here are my 7 biggest questions after seeing the list of nomin…

SOURCE: The Broadway Critic Blog at 09:55PM

Photo Flash: Nathan Lane et al. in Goodman Theatre's THE ICEMAN COMETH by BroadwayWorld

Opening night for Robert Falls' major revival of THE ICEMAN COMETH, O'Neill's towering portrait of hope and disillusionment, is coming up May 3 at Chicago's Goodman Theatre. The production, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:00PM
Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Three to See at the Bay One Acts Festival by Tim

Three to See at the Bay One Acts Festival BOA gets some love in the SF Weekly.

SOURCE: direct address at 08:45PM

LA STAGE Talks: Criticism in LA by Cynthia Citron

Three theater critics, a playwright and an actress gathered at KPCC Monday to discuss "Arts Criticism -- How Does It Serve Los Angeles?"  It was part of the LA STAGE Talks series sponsored …

SOURCE: LA STAGE Times at 08:32PM

Hey, you too could snag a Tony nomination

This year’s Tony Award nominations were like a children’s T-ball league. If you played, you got a prize — 30 of 37 shows this season got at least one nomination.

SOURCE: Philly.com at 08:25PM

‘The Big Meal’ at The Studio Theatre by Don Mike Mendoza by Admin

One of the most important things a family unit can share is a meal around a table together, and The Studio Theatre’s production of Dan LeFranc’s The Big Meal shows us how much of our liv…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:23PM

Catharsis by Monica Reida

Catharsis is what the Greek tragedians wanted at the end of the play. The word in Greek is κάθαρσις. It means to purge or clean. In this case it means a purging of emotions.  The a…

SOURCE: Fragments at 08:18PM
Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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NBC Closer to Green-Lighting Ryan Murphy's New Sitcom THE NEW NORMAL, Starring Andrew Rannells & Justin Bartha by BroadwayWorld

According to a report by Vulture, GLEE producer Ryan Murphy has just gained permission from NBC chief Bob Greenblatt to begin hiring writers for his third series, The New Normal. The show ha…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:53PM

Theaterinthenow's Top 5 Tony Surprises by Michael Block

1. Leap of Faith snags one, and only one nomination: Best Musical The show that's been panned by many grabbed the coveted fourth slot for the 2012 Tonys. Interestingly enough, it's the only …

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 07:46PM

Smash - Season 1 Episode 13 - Tech - Full Episode Recap - Luan Legacy by DanceOn

Smash - Season 1 Episode 13 - Tech - Full Episode Recap - Luan Legacy In the this week's episode of NBC's Smash, the production heads to Boston, and Eileen and Julia argue about pos…

SOURCE: YouTube at 07:38PM

Angels and Demons

"Angels in America" is a landmark of American theater, and opportunities to see it are rare enough that they should be seized, especially in the case of the new production at Chicago's Court…

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal Subscription at 07:34PM

Cymbeline: From war-ravaged South Sudan to the Globe Theatre

As part of the Cultural Olympiad, London's Globe Theatre this month plays host to 37 Shakespeare plays in 37 languages. Each has its own compelling story to tell. But of all the players from…

SOURCE: The Independent at 07:00PM
Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Chicago’s Jessie Mueller, ‘Once,’ ‘Clybourne Park’ among 2012 Tony Award nominations

NEW YORK — The low-tech musical “Once,” based on the love story of a Czech flower seller and an Irish street musician in Dublin, received a leading 11 Tony Award nominations Tuesday, p…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 06:44PM

Opening Night: "Leap of Faith" starring Raul Esparza 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 adaptati…

SOURCE: YouTube at 06:43PM

Uma Thurman 'Glows,' Raza Jaffrey Pops the Question and More Smash Highlights by Danica Daniel

The 13th installment of NBC’s Broadway drama Smash seems to be unlucky for all in matters of the heart. In this week’s episode, entitled “Tech,” Bombshell heads to Bo…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:41PM

Watch Smash’s Megan Hilty and Rachel York in Rehearsal for Gentlemen Prefer Blondes at Encores! by Broadway.com

Take a glamorous look at gold-digging with blonde bombshell Lorelei Lee (Megan Hilty) in the upcoming Encores! staging of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. The musical premiered in 1943 with Tony wi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:41PM

'Tigers' knows what it's like to be young and restless by Chris Jones

THEATER REVIEW: "Tigers Be Still" at Theater Wit ★★★ THEATER REVIEW: "Tigers Be Still" at Theater Wit ★★★ ... The mother and two grown daughters at the h…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 06:34PM

Regional Theater and Tour Review: TOTEM (Cirque du Soleil) by Milo Shapiro

CIRQUE’S PERKS What’s a circus without lions, tigers, and elephants?  In the case of Cirque du Soleil’s Totem, their eleventh major production in 26 years, it’s a marked imp…

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 06:32PM

40 Tony Nominees of 2012, Including Steve Kazee, Audra McDonald, Kelli O'Hara, Linda Lavin, React to Nomination News by Andrew Gans and Kenneth Jones, Michael Gioia

Playbill.com reached out to the 2012 Tony Award nominees on May 1, shortly after they learned that they were nominated for Broadway's biggest award. Here's what they had to say.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:32PM

Industry Ticket Offers by Chicago Plays

Rise of The Numberless - Bailiwick Chicago and The New Colony at Collaboraction Studio 300 in the Flat Iron Arts Building, 1579 N Milwaukee Ave. is offering $10 industry tickets for the 7:30…

SOURCE: Collective Leverage at 06:31PM

'Magic/Bird' to finish its Broadway run May 12 by Chris Barton

"Magic/Bird" -- the Broadway production for those basketball fans who watched those great Lakers and Celtics games from the '80s and thought, "I bet that will make a great play someday" -- h…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 06:31PM

PHOTO CALL: Priscilla's Julie Reiber Celebrates Solo CD With Concert by Matthew Blank

Julie Reiber, who plays Marion in Broadway's Priscilla Queen of the Desert, released her debut solo recording April 24. She celebrated the occasion with a live concert at Rockwood Music …

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:29PM

‘Once’ Leads Tony Award Nominations, With 11 by Patrick Healy

This year the Tony Awards paid attention to more shows than usual and set up exceptionally competitive races in several categories.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 06:25PM

Space Availability at Stage 773 by Chicago Plays

Stage773 has space for your next production! Fully renovated Northside theatre space available at Stage773. The building holds 4 beautiful theatres in the heart of Lakeview. Two MAINSTAGES h…

SOURCE: Collective Leverage at 06:24PM

NBC Nightly News to Feature Report on TDF's Autism-Friendly MARY POPPINS, 5/1 by BroadwayWorld

NBC Nightly News correspondent Anne Thompson will report on the autism-friendly performance of Mary Poppins, which took place this Sunday, April 29 at 1PM. This performance was presented by …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:23PM

Lavin's Magic Touch, the Whoopi Connection & More: 10 Fun Facts About the 2012 Tony Nominations by Michael Mellini

After an exciting day of hearing the overjoyed reactions from this year’s newly minted Tony nominees, Broadway.com is taking a deeper look at the 2012 nominations. This year’s ro…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:23PM

Broadway Segment I May 2012 by The Broadway Channel

Broadway Segment I May 2012 May is an exciting month as The Broadway Channel® welcomes the supernatural romance that reaches into the afterlife, GHOST THE MUSICAL. Get ready to cruise a…

SOURCE: YouTube at 06:23PM

Pedestrian Walks From Fringe to a Five-Week Run by Rita O'Farrell

Rita O'Farrell writes about producing her play Pedestrian in the Hollywood Fringe Festival, then reworking it and self-producing it outside the Fringe. It's described as the tale of "a young…

SOURCE: LA STAGE Times at 06:22PM

Director Alex Timbers Anticipates a 'Teary-Eyed' Celebration with the Stars of Peter and the Starcatcher by Broadway.com

The morning the Tony nominations are announced, phones start buzzing with texts and calls for the happy few who get nods. As usual, Broadway.com is among the callers offering congratulations…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:15PM

Photo Flash: PAN AM's Erin Cummings Visits SILENCE! THE MUSICAL by BroadwayWorld

Erin Cummings, star of TV's "Spartacus" and "Pan Am," attended SILENCE! The Musical at P.S. 122 this past Friday, April 27th, joining a long list of luminaries who have turned up in the audi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:07PM

Laura Osnes, Judy Kuhn, et al. to Appear at Barnes & Noble for OVER THE MOON: THE BROADWAY LULLABY PROJECT, 5/21 by BroadwayWorld

Children's book illustrators, Broadway performers and composers come together to present selections from Over the Moon The Broadway Lullaby Project, a two-CD set and children's book on May 2…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:05PM
Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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MAGIC/BIRD to Close on Broadway May 12 by BroadwayWorld

The producers of MAGICBIRD announced today that the show will play its final performance on Saturday May 12th.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:56PM

"Smash" Star Megan Hilty Sings Marilyn Monroe Song for "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" Rehearsal by Broadway.com

Take a glamorous look at gold-digging with blonde bombshell Lorelei Lee (Megan Hilty) in Encores!' upcoming staging of "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" The musical premiered in 1943 with Tony winn…

SOURCE: YouTube at 05:52PM

Between Shows: “Sherlock” (Season 2) on PBS Starts Sunday 5/6 @ 9 PM by Boneau/Bryan-Brown

This Sunday, we’re looking forward to recent Olivier Award winner Benedict Cumberbatch (Frankenstein) returning to television in the updated version of “Sherlock” with Martin Freeman a…

SOURCE: BONEAU/BRYAN-BROWN at 05:48PM

ArtsBeat: 'Magic/Bird' to Hang Up Its Laces by Erik Piepenburg

The basketball-themed play will close on May 12.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:47PM

News Roundup, May 1, 2012 by The Charlebois Post

Josh Young in Superstar; in bg Paul Nolan(photo credit: David Hou)Toronto: In an interview with Richard Ouzounian of the Toronto Star, Aubrey Dan, founder and owner of the company Dancap, an…

SOURCE: The Charlebois Post at 05:46PM

HuffPo review: Court’s ‘Angels in America’ Soars Despite Clipped Wings by Bob Bullen

The cliffhanger that concludes the first half of Tony Kushner’s epic Angels in America is designed to stun. It’s the moment when the angel — an earth-shattering vision or a…

SOURCE: Chicago Theatre Addict at 05:44PM

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Lindsay Mendez and More Set for THE 52ND STREET PROJECT, 5/7 by BroadwayWorld

Like Clockwork The 52nd Street Projects Party Time Benefit is set for this Monday, May 7, hosted by Tony Award nominee Bobby Cannavale at Ars Nova. The benefit will feature songs with lyrics…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:43PM

Meeting Mrs. Donovan at the Huntington by Thomas Garvey

Shalita Grant and Francesca Choy-Kee in The Luck of the Irish.Over a year ago, I wished in a widely noted post that Boston theatres, rather than relying on Athol Fugard or some other proxy w…

SOURCE: The Hub Review at 05:35PM

Patti LuPone to Perform at Nightclub 54 BELOW Opening Week, 6/5-16 by BroadwayWorld

Theatre legend Patti Lupone will open the new nightclub and restaurant 54 BELOW 254 West 54th Street with a two-week engagement from June 5 16. The June entertainment line-up also includes …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:34PM

The Lyons Star Linda Lavin Savors the 'Garden Growing in My Chest' on Tony Day by Broadway.com

The morning the Tony nominations are announced, phones start buzzing with texts and calls for the happy few who get nods. As usual, Broadway.com is among the callers offering congratulations…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:33PM

The Lyons Star Linda Lavin Savors the 'Garden Growing in My Chest' on Tony Nom Day by Broadway.com

The morning the Tony nominations are announced, phones start buzzing with texts and calls for the happy few who get nods. As usual, Broadway.com is among the callers offering congratulations…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:33PM

The Afternoon Report, Tuesday, May 1, 2012 by Boneau/Bryan-Brown

Brought to you by Boneau/Bryan-Brown Tuesday, May 1, 2012 Congratulations to all of the 2012 Tony nominees! For a complete list of nominees, please click the link below http://www.tonyawards…

SOURCE: BONEAU/BRYAN-BROWN at 05:33PM

BWW TV: Broadway Sings Adele Concert Highlights! by BroadwayWorld TV

Last night, April 30, BROADWAY SINGS ADELE featured over 15 cover songs to celebrate the pop superstar's greatest hits, accompanied by a full band orchestrated, arranged, and music directed …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:30PM

Two Tony nods for Stratford's Jesus Christ Superstar by J. Kelly Nestruck

Broadway transfer gets morale and probable financial boost, and chance to showcase one of its songs on live Tony broadcast

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 05:30PM

Saint Joan by Theasy.com

Bedlam, Access Theatre, Off Off Broadway By Regina Robbins BOTTOM LINE: An exceptional cast brings medieval France to life in this classic of modern theatre, directed in an experiment…

SOURCE: Theatre is Easy at 05:28PM

Tony Award nominations: Led by ‘Follies,’ Washington lights up Broadway by Peter Marks

In another sign of Washington’s growing influence as a theater town, the Kennedy Center’s highly regarded revival of “Follies” garnered an impressive eight Tony Award nominations Tue…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 05:25PM

Newsies Scribe Harvey Fierstein Believes 'Life is Short and Hard' and Needs to be Celebrated by Broadway.com

The morning the Tony nominations are announced, phones start buzzing with texts and calls for the happy few who get nods. As usual, Broadway.com is among the callers offering congratulations…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:23PM

ON Don't Dress for Dinner by Broadway.com

ON Don't Dress for Dinner From: Broadwaycom Views: 4 0 ratings Time: 03:43 More in Entertainment

SOURCE: YouTube at 05:19PM

Newsies Lyricist Jack Feldman Achieves a Lifelong Broadway Dream by Broadway.com

The morning the Tony nominations are announced, phones start buzzing with texts and calls for the happy few who get nods. As usual, Broadway.com is among the callers offering congratulations…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:16PM

Last Basket: Magic/Bird Will Close May 12 by Kenneth Jones

Magic/Bird, Eric Simonson's sports biography about the rivalry and friendship of basketball stars Earvin "Magic" Johnson and Larry Bird, will play its final performance on May …

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:16PM

Theater Review: ‘The Realistic Joneses,’ at Yale Repertory Theater by Charles Isherwood

“The Realistic Joneses” is a tender, funny, terrific new play by Will Eno at the Yale Repertory Theater.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:08PM

Hot Docs 2012: Neglected genius Michel Brault gets his closeup

Michel Brault is indisputably the grand old man of Canadian cinema, and not just because of his age.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 05:05PM

Game Over! Magic/Bird to End Broadway Run by Broadway.com

The basketball drama Magic/Bird will play its final performance on May 12 at Broadway's Longacre Theatre. Starring Tug Coker and Kevin Daniels as basketball greats Larry Bird and Earvin …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:02PM

Nominee Reactions: ONCE's Elizabeth A. Davis - 'Taking a Zipcar to Chick-fil-A!' by BroadwayWorld

I'm actually shocked- quite shocked And enormously thankful and honored. My husband and I were in a dead sleep and my sweet neighbor downstairs came screaming up the steps my name. And she w…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:02PM

BWW Exclusive: NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT Digital Character Card - Jennifer Laura Thompson by BroadwayWorld

Broadway Lend Me A Tenor Diana Urinetown Hope Cladwell, originated Tony nomination, Best Leading Actress in a Musical Footloose Ariel Moore, originated Wicked Glinda, first replacement. Off…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:00PM
Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Rob Ashford on Dancing to the Tonys With His Re-Imagined Production of Evita by Broadway.com

The morning the Tony nominations are announced, phones start buzzing with texts and calls for the happy few who get nods. As usual, Broadway.com is among the callers offering congratulations…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:59PM

Broadway's Magic/Bird to Close May 12 by David Gordon

The Broadway production of Eric Simonson's Magic/Bird will play its final performance at the Longacre Theatre on May 12. Directed by Thomas Kail, Magic/Bird chronicles the rivalry, fri…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:57PM

Newsies Director Jeff Calhoun Assumed He Would Never Be Nominated for a Tony by Broadway.com

The morning the Tony nominations are announced, phones start buzzing with texts and calls for the happy few who get nods. As usual, Broadway.com is among the callers offering congratulations…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:50PM

'Once' Leads the Pack with 11 Tony Nominations by David Rooney

Musicals "Nice Work If You Can Get It," "Follies," "The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess" and "Newsies," and plays "Peter and the Starcatcher," "Death of a Salesman" and "One Man, Two Guvnors" also…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 04:48PM

Tony Awards 2012: The Most High-Profile Snubs and Surprises by David Rooney

Matthew Broderick, Tyne Daly, Samuel L. Jackson, Angela Lansbury, Alan Rickman and Ricky Martin are among starry shutouts from the shortlist, while the positioning of James Earl Jones in lea…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 04:45PM

The Tony Award Nominations: We Weigh In On Who Should Win

Broadway was a-buzz this morning as the 2012 Tony Award nominations were announced. The new musical Once, (pictured here) topped the nominations list with a total of 11. Here are our thought…

SOURCE: Paper Mag at 04:45PM

Nominee Reactions: ON A CLEAR DAY's Jessie Mueller - 'I Really Wasn't Expecting It...' by BroadwayWorld

I'm feeling so very excited and overwhelmed It's a lot to take in. I'm so honored but I really wasn't expecting it I'm so thrilled and so grateful. I got a call from my agent this morning, s…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:40PM

Follies Nominee Jayne Houdyshell Looks Forward to the 'Hoopla' by Broadway.com

The morning the Tony nominations are announced, phones start buzzing with texts and calls for the happy few who get nods. As usual, Broadway.com is among the callers offering congratulations…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:38PM

Follies Nominee Jayne Houdyshell Looks Forward to Being a Tony Jetsetter by Broadway.com

The morning the Tony nominations are announced, phones start buzzing with texts and calls for the happy few who get nods. As usual, Broadway.com is among the callers offering congratulations…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:38PM

2012 Tony Awards Preview: Best Play

Bruce Norris' Clybourne Park climbs through the looking-glass of Lorraine Hansberry’s A Raisin in the Sun to see how Americans' attitudes toward race and class have evolved — or not — …

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:31PM

Stages' Jack Lane exults in honors for 'Peter'

At 8:30 this morning, the 2012 Tony nominations were announced in New York.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 04:30PM

Introducing the 2012 BBB Tony Award Nominees on Twitter by Boneau/Bryan-Brown

THE COLUMNIST – @mtc_nyc Best Actor in a Play – John Lithgow @john_lithgow DEATH OF A SALESMAN Best Revival of a Play @SalesmanBway DON’T DRESS FOR DINNER – @rtc_nyc FOLLIES Best Rev…

SOURCE: BONEAU/BRYAN-BROWN at 04:27PM

Photo Coverage: Andrew Rannells, Marin Mazzie, et al. at New York Pops 29th Birthday Gala by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Monday, April 30, The New York Pops marked its 29th birthday with a grand gala evening titled Journey On honoring Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, the Tony Award-winning and Oscar-nominated…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:24PM

Theater Review: ‘The Ash Girl,’ at Connelly Theater by Andy Webster

“The Ash Girl,” staged by the Pipeline Theater Company, applies several hard-edge themes to the Cinderella story.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 04:23PM

Twitterverse all abuzz over the Tony Awards Nominations by Theater Advisor

Here's the latest Twitter buzz from today's announcement of the Tony Nominations for 2012

SOURCE: Theater Advisor at 04:22PM

PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: A Two-Show Day With Jesus Christ Superstar's "King Herod," Bruce Dow by Matthew Blank

Spend a two-show day at the new revival of Jesus Christ Superstar on Broadway. Bruce Dow, who brings down the house with his comedic turn as King Herod, takes Playbill.com through a busy day…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:20PM

Feature: SPECIAL REPORT: 2012 Tony Award Nominees React by Brian Scott Lipton

Christian Borle, Stockard Channing, Jeremy Jordan, Judith Light, John Lithgow, Norm Lewis, Audra McDonald, Josh Young and more react to their Tony Award nominations.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:20PM

Bobby Cannavale, Telly Leung, Lin-Manuel Miranda Set for 52nd Street Project Benefit by David Gordon

Bobby Cannavale will host The 52nd Street Project's Party Time Benefit, set for Monday, May 7 at Ars Nova. The evening will support the organization, which pairs children from Hell&apo…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:19PM

Grant Olding Cracks Open the Champagne for His One Man, Two Guvnors Tony Nomination by Broadway.com

The morning the Tony nominations are announced, phones start buzzing with texts and calls for the happy few who get nods. As usual, Broadway.com is among the callers offering congratulations…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:18PM

NY1 Online: B'Way Actors Share Thoughts On Tony Nominations

This year's Tony Award nominees chat with On Stage's Frank DiLella right after getting the good news.

SOURCE: NY1 at 04:16PM

SMASH Cap: Tech by BroadwaySpotted

Our industry is in the spotlight more than ever with NBC’s hit series SMASH! Each week, Ryann Ferguson takes us through what happened in the most recent episode. Be careful though! This ar…

SOURCE: BroadwaySpotted at 04:15PM

End of the Rainbow Nominee Tracie Bennett Never Believed She'd Be on Broadway by Broadway.com

The morning the Tony nominations are announced, phones start buzzing with texts and calls for the happy few who get nods. As usual, Broadway.com is among the callers offering congratulations…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:10PM

The Columnist Star John Lithgow is Thrilled with His 'Miracle' Nomination by Broadway.com

The morning the Tony nominations are announced, phones start buzzing with texts and calls for the happy few who get nods. As usual, Broadway.com is among the callers offering congratulations…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:08PM

It's a Dazzling Opening Night for the Off-Broadway Cast of David Rabe's An Early History of Fire by Broadway.com

On April 30, Theo Stockman, Claire van der Boom and the cast of David Rabe’s gripping new drama An Early History of Fire took their first official off-Broadway bows. Directed by Jo Bon…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:06PM

Re-Animator – The Musical – free tickets giveaway by Pauline Adamek

Dear wonderful Subscribers! Announcing a special giveaway for existing and new Subscribers to ArtsBeatLA.com (Tell you friends!  Become a subscriber to enter – go here and select “subsc…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 04:04PM

Clybourne Park Nominee Pam MacKinnon Wants to Honor Bruce Norris & Pose with Mike Nichols at Tony Time by Broadway.com

The morning the Tony nominations are announced, phones start buzzing with texts and calls for the happy few who get nods. As usual, Broadway.com is among the callers offering congratulations…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:02PM
Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Mark Ravenhill's Pool (No Water), With Christina Bennett Lind, Will Play NY Run by Adam Hetrick

British playwright Mark Ravenhill's pool (no water), which takes a house party to a new level when the host suffers a horrific accident, will play a limited New York engagement beginning…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:57PM

A.C.T. to Welcome Killing My Lobster for One-Night Appearance by Bethany Rickwald

A.C.T. is set to welcome sketch comedy troupe Killing My Lobster for a free one-night appearance, May 24 at 8pm, as part of the events surrounding A.C.T.'s upcoming production of Samuel…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:56PM

Theater Wit to Present the Haiku Hootenanny by Bethany Rickwald

Theater Wit will present the Haiku Hootenanny benefit event, May 21 at 7pm. The Haiku Hootenanny will pair poems written by well-known artists and celebrities will be auctioned along with i…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:56PM

Chicago Theater Review: PRIDE AND PREJUDICE (Lifeline Theatre in Chicago) by Dan Zeff

A PRODUCTION TO TAKE PRIDE IN All of Jane Austen’s novels are built on the same premise. A woman meets and marries an eligible man after a series of usually comic difficulties. But Austen …

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 03:52PM

On a Clear Day Star Jessie Mueller Basks in the 'Outpouring of Love' on Tony Nomination Day by Broadway.com

The morning the Tony nominations are announced, phones start buzzing with texts and calls for the happy few who get nods. As usual, Broadway.com is among the callers offering congratulations…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:50PM

End of the Rainbow Nominee Michael Cumpsty Trades Texts with Fellow Nominee Christian Borle by Broadway.com

The morning the Tony nominations are announced, phones start buzzing with texts and calls for the happy few who get nods. As usual, Broadway.com is among the callers offering congratulations…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:49PM

Tate Tanks at the Tate Modern by Diana Damian Martin

A dedicated space for live art and performance. The post Tate Tanks at the Tate Modern appeared first on Exeunt Magazine.

SOURCE: exeuntmagazine.com at 03:48PM

Photo Flash: Liza Minnelli and More at Bay Street's First Annual Honors Benefit by BroadwayWorld

Bay Street Theatre held its First Annual Honors Benefit last night with some of the biggest names of the stage and screen converging at the Manhattan Penthouse in New York City to honor Joy …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:46PM

‘Little Shop’ rooted in serious fun by Jeffrey Gantz

Perhaps not every production of the 1982 cult-classic musical “Little Shop of Horrors” conjures Shakespeare’s Scottish play, but the one that’s currently up at New Re…

SOURCE: Boston Globe at 03:38PM

Venus in Fur Scribe David Ives Gets Ready to Brush Off His 'Dusty Old Tux' as a Best Play Nominee by Broadway.com

The morning the Tony nominations are announced, phones start buzzing with texts and calls for the happy few who get nods. As usual, Broadway.com is among the callers offering congratulations…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:31PM

Tony Nominations 2012: Silver lining to a mostly cloudy season by Charles McNulty

Seventy-five million dollars can buy you a lot of things in the theater -- good press, bad press and a huge head-start at the box office, as “Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark” has o…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 03:29PM

Tony Awards: Stratford’s Jesus Christ Superstar and star Josh Young nab nominations by Richard Ouzounian

The betrayer turned out to be the savior for the Stratford Shakespeare Festival production of Jesus Christ Superstar when the Tony Award nominations were announced in New York on Tuesday mor…

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 03:28PM

Summertime Classics 2012 by New York Philharmonic

Summertime Classics 2012 Join us for Summertime Classics with conductor Bramwell Tovey! July 3-10, 2012. For more information visit http://nyphil.org/summertime. From: NewYorkPhilharmonic…

SOURCE: YouTube at 03:27PM

Tony Awards 2012: The Biggest Snubs and Surprises by David Rooney

Tyne Daly, Rachel Griffiths, Samuel L. Jackson, Angela Lansbury, Alan Rickman and Ricky Martin are among shutouts from the shortlist, while the positioning of James Earl Jones in lead rather…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:25PM

THEATER: TimesCast | 'Once' Leads Nominations

May 1, 2012 — The musical “Once” received 11 Tony nominations on Tuesday, including votes for best musical, director, actor, actress and choreographer.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 03:24PM

PHOTO CALL: Josh Young, Paulo Szot, Sierra Boggess, Godspell Cast at MTC Spring Gala by Matthew Blank

Hugh Dancy, Paulo Szot, Jeremy Jordan, Andrew Samonsky and the cast of Broadway's Godspell were among those on hand for Manhattan Theatre Club's annual spring gala, held April 30 at …

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:24PM

Diana Beshara and Geoffrey Pomeroy to Star in Site-Specific Cowboy Mouth by David Gordon

One Old Crow Productions will present a site-specific production of Sam Shepard and Patti Smith's Cowboy Mouth, to take place in the Salon Apartment above the Lower East Side Lucky Chen…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:24PM

PHOTO CALL: Josh Young, Jeremy Jordan, Hugh Dancy, Godspell Cast at MTC Spring Gala by Matthew Blank

Hugh Dancy, Jeremy Jordan, Andrew Samonsky and the cast of Broadway's Godspell were among those on hand for Manhattan Theatre Club's annual spring gala, held April 30 at Cipriani.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:24PM

With Nine Nods, ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ Is Most Tony-Nominated Play of the Season by Peter and The Starcatcher

The nominations for the 66th Annual Tony Awards were announced May 1 at The new York Public Library for the Performing Arts Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center at Lincoln Center, hosted by T…

SOURCE: Broadway’s Best Shows at 03:22PM

SEMINAR to Close on Broadway May 6 by BroadwayWorld

SEMINAR, the acclaimed comedy by Pulitzer Prize finalist and Peabody Award winner Theresa Rebeck Mauritius, The Understudy, Omnium Gatherum, NYPD Blue, NBCs hit series Smash and directed by …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:21PM

Tony-Nominated Composer Alan Menken Compares Newsies to an 'Adorable Problem Child' by Broadway.com

The morning the Tony nominations are announced, phones start buzzing with texts and calls for the happy few who get nods. As usual, Broadway.com is among the callers offering congratulations…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:21PM

UPDATED! Playbill Talks to a Slew of 2012 Tony Nominees, Including Steve Kazee, Audra McDonald, Kelli O'Hara and More by Andrew Gans and Kenneth Jones, Michael Gioia

Playbill.com reached out to the 2012 Tony Award nominees on May 1, shortly after they learned that they were nominated for Broadway's biggest award. Here's what they had to say. We&#…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:20PM

Griffin to inaugurate new theater in May, 2013

Chicago's Griffin Theatre Company says that its first production in its new home in a former police station on Chicago's North Side will take place in May, 2013.

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 03:19PM

Nominee Reactions: David Ives - 'Not everyday that an erotic diversion gets a nod from the Tony Awards' by BroadwayWorld

What can I say other than that I'm delighted I woke up this morning and my wife said '830 huh' and I said, 'Oh Maybe we should watch.' It's really not everyday that an erotic diversion gets …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:15PM

Porgy and Bess Star Norm Lewis Had to Rewind Tony Announcement to Believe His Nom by Broadway.com

The morning the Tony nominations are announced, phones start buzzing with texts and calls for the happy few who get nods. As usual, Broadway.com is among the callers offering congratulations…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:14PM

Evita's Michael Cerveris Marks His Fifth Tony Nomination in the Recording Studio by Broadway.com

The morning the Tony nominations are announced, phones start buzzing with texts and calls for the happy few who get nods. As usual, Broadway.com is among the callers offering congratulations…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:03PM

Nominee Reactions: Kathleen Marshall - '10 nominations is a really nice round number' by BroadwayWorld

I'm so excited for the show 10 nominations is a really nice round number. My husband and I were watching NY1 this morning and simultaneously trying to get our twins out the door to go to mus…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:02PM

Newsies Choreographer Christopher Gattelli Was Too Nervous to Watch the Nominations by Broadway.com

The morning the Tony nominations are announced, phones start buzzing with texts and calls for the happy few who get nods. As usual, Broadway.com is among the callers offering congratulations…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:01PM

Both arenas and theatres are in Spider-Man's future by Guy Dixon

Turn Off the Dark co-producer Michael Cohl reveals plans for Broadway musical to tour to a variety of venues in Europe and elsewhere

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 03:00PM
Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Once Nominee John Tiffany Will Celebrate in Scotland Until Alan Cumming Makes Him Go to the Tonys by Broadway.com

The morning the Tony nominations are announced, phones start buzzing with texts and calls for the happy few who get nods. As usual, Broadway.com is among the callers offering congratulations…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:58PM

BWW TV: Inside the Tony Nominations Conference with Kristin Chenoweth & Jim Parsons! by BroadwayWorld TV

The 2012 Tony Awards Nominations Announcement was co-hosted this morning by Tony winning actress Kristin Chenoweth and Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actor Jim Parsons. The Tony Awards will b…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:54PM

Venus in Fur Star Nina Arianda Finds Her Second Tony Nod in a Row 'Surreal' by Broadway.com

The morning the Tony nominations are announced, phones start buzzing with texts and calls for the happy few who get nods. As usual, Broadway.com is among the callers offering congratulations…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:53PM

Other Desert Cities Star Stockard Channing on How Tony Nomination Day is Like High School by Broadway.com

The morning the Tony nominations are announced, phones start buzzing with texts and calls for the happy few who get nods. As usual, Broadway.com is among the callers offering congratulations…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:50PM

Whitney Biennial Program to Present Yair Oelbaum's There we will be buried by David Gordon

The Whitney Biennial will present Yair Oelbaum's play There we will be buried, to be performed as part of the Biennial exhibition May 16-19 during the museum's hours. The company …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:50PM

PHOTO FLASH: Lily Rabe, Wallace Shawn, Meryl Streep at Opening of An Early History of Fire by Dan Bacalzo

The New Group's world premiere of David Rabe's An Early History of Fire opened on Monday, April 30 at the Acorn Theatre at Theatre Row. Jo Bonney has directed the Off-Broadway prod…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:48PM

Tony Nominees 2012: The Shafted by Lucky

Oh God, Raul Esparza How do you solve a problem like Raul Esparza? He’s passionate and gorgeous and intelligent and so profoundly important to the fabric of modern musical theater. And…

SOURCE: The Craptacular at 02:46PM

See how you did predicting Tony Awards nominations by Gold Derby

Almost 300 Gold Derby readers predicted the nominees in the top eight races at the Tony Awards. In total, our Users logged over 2,200 predictions. To see how you fared, log in to your a…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 02:44PM

Nominee Reactions: John Lithgow for THE COLUMNIST - 'Taking the Cast out for Drinks...and They're Big Drinkers!' by BroadwayWorld

I'm feeling pretty high right now- it's wonderful I'm so happy for the production and all of the people in the cast even though they weren't recognized. I feel like the play is getting some …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:44PM

Zounds! DC's Shakespeare Theatre Is 2012 Tony Award-Winning Regional Theatre by Kenneth Jones

On the recommendation of the American Theatre Critics Association, the Shakespeare Theatre Company in Washington, DC, is the 2012 recipient of the Tony Award for Regional Theatre. The compan…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:42PM

The subterranean history of Europe and the martyrs of love by George Hunka

Adorno is not particularly known for his writings on eros (indeed there are few). But, after doing a reading of and research into Howard Barker’s early play The Love of a Good Man, I c…

SOURCE: Superfluities Redux at 02:41PM

Nominee Reactions: Michael Cerveris for EVITA - 'I'd Like to Have More of My Company Joining Me...' by BroadwayWorld

This is tremendously exciting for me. Of course, I'd have like to have more of my company joining me, as in this show what I do is only possible because of Elena and Ricky and the rest of th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:40PM

Nominee Reactions: Stockard Channing for OTHER DESERT CITIES 'No Time to Celebrate!' by BroadwayWorld

Stockard Channing, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play for OTHER DESERT CITIESI feel great its such a good day I got woken up with the news, but that was fine It's not…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:38PM

Pulled: Evidence of a Print Community by Andrea Appleton

Pulled: Evidence of a Print Community through May 25 at Urbanite@Case[Werks] More at weekly.citypaper.com Local printmakers are a tight-knit bunch. Mary Mashburn, who runs Typecas…

SOURCE: citypaper.com at 02:37PM

Geoffrey Baker by Lee Gardner

When Geoffrey Baker doesn’t have a camera pressed to his face, he’s likely to have running shoes on his feet as they pound miles and miles down some Baltimore County trail. The 53-year-o…

SOURCE: citypaper.com at 02:37PM

Nominee Reactions: Michael Cumpsty for END OF THE RAINBOW 'Going out to buy new clothes!' by BroadwayWorld

It's wonderful. Very excited. I was woken up with the news so I didn't even have to get nervous, which was nice. But since I found out it's a whirlwind - my phone and Facebook page and email…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:33PM

Porgy and Bess Star Audra McDonald Gushes Over Fellow Nominees Steve Kazee, Jan Maxwell & Judith Light by Broadway.com

The morning the Tony nominations are announced, phones start buzzing with texts and calls for the happy few who get nods. As usual, Broadway.com is among the callers offering congratulations…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:32PM

Nominee Reactions: Judy Kaye for NICE WORK 'Elated to Be in the Show' by BroadwayWorld

I'm doing pretty good Although I just had an experience on the New Jersey Turnpike that put things into perspective for me. There was a terrible accident right in front of us It definitely p…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:31PM

Hello by HowlRound

click on the title above to read the full journal article, blog post, or podcast on HowlRound.com

SOURCE: HowlRound at 02:31PM

Nice Work Director/Choreographer Kathleen Marshall is Seeing Double on Tony Nomination Day by Broadway.com

The morning the Tony nominations are announced, phones start buzzing with texts and calls for the happy few who get nods. As usual, Broadway.com is among the callers offering congratulations…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:27PM

Nominee Reactions: Jeremy Jordan for NEWSIES 'A Roller Coaster Year' by BroadwayWorld

I feel so grateful. it's been an absolute joyous year for me - a roller coaster, really, that I thought might end but I guess not I woke up just in time to watch the broadcast online with …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:18PM

John Malkovich to Direct Julian Sands in A Celebration of Harold Pinter by Bethany Rickwald

John Malkovich is set to direct Julian Sands in A Celebration of Harold Pinter at Royce Gallery, May 11-19. In A Celebration of Harold Pinter, Sands shares a recital of Pinter's poems …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:18PM

Rick Elice’s Computer Is ‘Smoking’ After Tony Nod for Peter and the Starcatcher by Broadway.com

The morning the Tony nominations are announced, phones start buzzing with texts and calls for the happy few who get nods. As usual, Broadway.com is among the callers offering congratulations…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:16PM

Broadway's Seminar Will Be a Closed Book on May 6 by Kenneth Jones

The producers of Seminar, Theresa Rebeck's Broadway comedy about a caustic editor and a group of young novelists, announced on May 1 that the run will end May 6 at the Golden Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:16PM

ArtsBeat: 'Seminar' to Close on Sunday by Erik Piepenburg

Theresa Rebeck’s comedy was shut out of the Tony Award nominations.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 02:09PM

Broadway's Seminar to Close May 6 by Dan Bacalzo

The Broadway production of Theresa Rebeck's comedy Seminar will play its final performance at the John Golden Theatre on Sunday, May 6. As of that date, it will have played a total of…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:09PM

Famous chefs and Famous People Players team up for fundraiser by Kate Wilkinson

What do gourmet chefs and theatre performers have in common? On the surface, seemingly little, but a unique charitable collaboration taking place throughout May is bringing these two dispara…

SOURCE: National Post (Canada) at 02:08PM

Film Version of Christopher Shinn's "Four" To Premiere At L.A. Film Fest by Frank Rizzo

The indie film based on Christopher Shinn ’s Hartford-inspired play  “Four” will get its premiere at the Los Angeles Film Festival.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 02:07PM

Darren Criss Joins APOCALYPTOUR's NY and LA Dates by BroadwayWorld

Team StarKid has announced a second national tour APOCALYPTOUR, featuring a cast of StarKid veterans performing hits from the companys comedy musicals A Very Potter Musical and Sequel, Me an…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:05PM

PHOTO CALL: Stagedoor Manor Honored at Theatre Museum Awards by Matthew Blank

Stagedoor Manor alumni Julia Murney and Jeff Blumenkrantz celebrate the prestigious performing arts summer camp during the April 30 Theatre Museum Awards gala at the Players Club.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:05PM

Tony Nominees 2012: The Bad by Lucky

Please Welcome to the Stage… Ron Raines… What the what? Ron Raines is great, but his nomination is kind of a head-scratcher. His wooden performance as Ben in Follies left us feel…

SOURCE: The Craptacular at 02:04PM

Seminar, Starring Jeff Goldblum, Sets Broadway Closing Date by Broadway.com

After being completely shut out of the Tony nominations, Theresa Rebeck's Seminar has set a May 6 closing date at the Golden Theatre. Directed by Sam Gold and currently starring Jeff Gol…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:02PM

Parents cheer autism-friendly 'Mary Poppins' 

It was the second autism-friendly performance of a Broadway show, and for many families with a child who suffers from the disorder, it turned out to be a practically perfect day.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 02:02PM

Washington National Opera's lavish, offbeat 'Nabucco'

Innovative production brings youthful Verdi classic to DC for first time.

SOURCE: The Washington Times at 02:00PM

Pornography – review by Elisabeth Mahoney

Chapter, CardiffWith their assured production of Caryl Churchill's Serious Money last year, Waking Exploits established themselves as a young Welsh theatre company to watch. In this exhilara…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:00PM
Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Squigs Feels the Heavenly Spirit of Best Musical Tony Nominee Leap of Faith by Broadway.com

Can we get an Amen? Broadway.com resident artist Justin ‘Squigs’ Robertson headed to Broadway’s St. James Theatre to take part in the Broadway revival meeting known Leap of…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:58PM

Once Nominee Elizabeth A. Davis on Going from Small Town Texas to the Tony Awards by Broadway.com

The morning the Tony nominations are announced, phones start buzzing with texts and calls for the happy few who get nods. As usual, Broadway.com is among the callers offering congratulations…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:56PM

Nominee Reactions: Rob Ashford for EVITA - 'It's a Thrill to Reinvent Things' by BroadwayWorld

I'm feeling quite happy right now It's quite a nice surprise to wake up to I got the news this morning from my agent, who also happens to be a close friend. It's always such an honor to be a…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:51PM

Photo Flash: The Old Globe's SCOTTSBORO BOYS in Performance by BroadwayWorld

The Old Globe is currently presenting THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS, opening May 5 following a preview period which began on April 29. View photos below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:51PM

An Early History of Fire

Well this is a soggy disappointment that is packed with potential.Emile (Gordon Clapp) and his son Danny (Theo Stockman) share what appears to be a one-bedroom house (the one bedroom is upst…

SOURCE: Usher Nonsense at 01:50PM

‘Follies,’ ‘Clybourne Park’ among Tony nominees that got their start in Washington by Peter Marks

The Kennedy Center’s production of “Follies” earned an impressive eight Tony nods, including one for best musical revival, in the nominations unveiled Tuesday morning in New York. The …

SOURCE: Washington Post at 01:50PM

SPECIAL REPORT: Stockard Channing, Norm Lewis, Audra McDonald, Josh Young React to Tony Award Nominations by Brian Scott Lipton

TheaterMania is speaking to and receiving statements from the nominees for the 2012 Tony Awards. Check back throughout the day for updates! Jon Robin Baitz (Other Desert Cities, Best Play) …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:50PM

Roger Rees is Proud of the ‘Group Effort’ Behind Peter and the Starcatcher’s Nine Tony Nods by Broadway.com

The morning the Tony nominations are announced, phones start buzzing with texts and calls for the happy few who get nods. As usual, Broadway.com is among the callers offering congratulations…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:47PM

Darren Criss to Perform Apocalyptour in Los Angeles and New York by Adam Hetrick

"Glee" and How to Succeed in Business... star Darren Criss will join the Team StarKid tour of Apocalyptour for two performances in New York and Los Angeles.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:45PM

Death of a Salesman Nominee Linda Emond Recalls Her 'Terrible' First Nomination by Broadway.com

The morning the Tony nominations are announced, phones start buzzing with texts and calls for the happy few who get nods. As usual, Broadway.com is among the callers offering congratulations…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:44PM

Darren Criss to Join Team StarKid's Apocalyptour for Two Performances in May and June by David Gordon

Glee star and StarKid co-founder Darren Criss will join Team StarKid's upcoming Apocalyptour for two performances in May and June. Criss will play the Thursday, May 24 performance at T…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:40PM

One Man, Two Guvnors Nominee Tom Edden Celebrates with Physical Therapy and a Dirty Martini by Broadway.com

The morning the Tony nominations are announced, phones start buzzing with texts and calls for the happy few who get nods. As usual, Broadway.com is among the callers offering congratulations…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:36PM

Jesus Christ Superstar Nominee Josh Young on Battling Through Illness to a Tony Nod by Broadway.com

The morning the Tony nominations are announced, phones start buzzing with texts and calls for the happy few who get nods. As usual, Broadway.com is among the callers offering congratulations…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:33PM

New Conservatory Theatre Center to Present Bay Area Premiere of Daniel Talbott's Slipping by Bethany Rickwald

New Conservatory Theatre is set to present the Bay Area premiere of Slipping by Daniel Talbott, May 18-July 1. Andrew Nance will direct. In Slipping, high school senior Eli is alone, num…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:30PM

Tony Nominees 2012: The Good by Lucky and The Mick

OMG, the Tony nominations are officially decided! Here’s our take on what we loved, what we hated, and who got massively left out of the fun. First, we give you… Porgy & Bes…

SOURCE: The Craptacular at 01:25PM

Rant Alert! Five 2012 Tony Snubs That Totally Suck by Broadway.com

The announcement of the Tony nominations is always exciting, but with only five available slots per category, there are sure to be a performers who don't get those congratulatory phone c…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:25PM

PHOTO FLASH: Joy Behar, Susie Essman, Richard Kind, Liza Minnelli at Bay Street Theatre Gala by Dan Bacalzo

Stage and screen legend Liza Minnelli performed at Bay Street Theatre's first annual Honors Benefit, held at the Manhattan Penthouse (80 5th Avenue in NYC) on Monday, April 30. Joy Be…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:25PM

A.R.T. + MXAT = R&J (OMG) by Brendanshea

Empirical Rogue - Romeo & Juliet Teaser Empirical Rogue, an NYC-based company comprised primarily of A.R.T. Institute graduates, …

SOURCE: American Repertory Theater at 01:24PM

Whodathunk?! Broadway.com Congratulates Five (Happy!) Surprise Tony Nominees by Broadway.com

The 2012 Tony race has offically begun! Although Broadway.com successfully predicted a majority of the nominees, the May 1 announcement included its share of curveballs, with the comittee re…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:21PM

Nominee Reactions: Phillip Boykin for PORGY AND BESS - 'Might Have to Have a Vodka Orange Juice' by BroadwayWorld

I cannot believe it This so outrageous To be making my Broadway debut and to be nominated for a Tony Award... I sing and perform because I love it and I never even considered the awards or b…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:20PM

Chicago’s Jessie Mueller, “Clybourne Park,” “Once” among the 2012 Tony Award nominations

NEW YORK — The low-tech musical “Once,” based on the love story of a Czech flower seller and an Irish street musician in Dublin, received a leading 11 Tony Award nominations Tuesday, p…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 01:20PM

Bonnie & Clyde Nominee Laura Osnes Texts with Sutton Foster, Cries and Bakes Doggie Cupcakes by Broadway.com

The morning the Tony nominations are announced, phones start buzzing with texts and calls for the happy few who get nods. As usual, Broadway.com is among the callers offering congratulations…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:17PM

THE SCREENING ROOM: A Look at the 2012 Tony Nominees for Best Play (Video) by Adam Hetrick

Playbill.com offers a look at video highlights from the four new Broadway productions that will compete for the 2012 Tony Award for Best Play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:17PM

‘Five Little Monkeys’ at Adventure Theatre MTC by Julia L. Exline by Julia L. Exline

Adventure Theatre MTC presents Five Little Monkeys, a wacky production based on the beloved children’s book by Eileen Christelow. Karin Abromaitis directs this energy-packed hour of mischi…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:16PM

Nominee Reactions: Norm Lewis for PORGY AND BESS - 'Work has spoken for itself, even through the adversity' by BroadwayWorld

We are over the moon. The work has spoken for itself, even through the adversity, and I just couldn't be prouder of the cast and the show. I was going to try to play it cool this morning, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:14PM

The 2012 Tony Nominations - My Take by Christopher Caggiano

I got a call yesterday from a producer at Marketplace on National Public Radio. She wanted to know what I thought about the impending Tony Award nominations, and specifically what I thought …

SOURCE: Everything I Know I Learned From Musicals at 01:11PM

PHOTO CALL: Laura Osnes, Sierra Boggess, Lea Salonga, Jeremy Jordan and More Record Live Scott Alan Album by Matthew Blank

Laura Osnes, Sierra Boggess, Lea Salonga, Jeremy Jordan and many more were on hand at Birdland April 30 to record composer-lyricist Scott Alan's fourth recording, "Live." Here …

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:10PM

Last Night’s Theatre Museum Awards by Trav S.D.

The Countess and I donned  our finest threads and arrived at the Players Club just in time to miss dinner last night. The occasion? The 2012 Theatre Museum Awards for Excellence. Last night…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 01:09PM

Nominee Reactions: Audra McDonald - 'Fiance Will Swenson Said Yes to Being My Tony Date!' by BroadwayWorld

We'll be talking to nominees all day for their reactions Click here for the complete listAudra McDonald for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical for THE GERSHWINS' P…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:05PM

Strong Eliza aids 'My Fair Lady'

REVIEW: The classic Lerner and Loewe musical gets a passable staging at Bloomington Civic Theatre, buoyed by Rachel Weber.

SOURCE: StarTribune at 01:04PM

Nominee Reactions: Grant Olding for ONE MAN... 'This is just unbelievable!' by BroadwayWorld

Grant Olding for Best Original Score for ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORSThis is just unbelievable I just I can't believe the score has been recognized. You see, we don't have honors for this category …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:02PM

2012 Tony Award Nominations Are In! by Loganne

Tony Award and Emmy Award winner and current star of ABC’s GCB Kristin Chenoweth and Emmy and Golden Globe winning actor Jim Parson announces the nominees for the 2012 Tony Awards today, T…

SOURCE: Theater Advisor at 01:02PM
Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Filichia Features: Reflections on THE LAST FIVE YEARS by Peter Filichia

Last week, we talked about I Do! I Do! – a sweet musical about a marriage that lasted 50 years. But Michael and Agnes were married circa 1900 – more than 100 years ago. I Do! I Do! opene…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 12:57PM

Nominee Reactions: James Corden for ONE MAN... 'Up Convincing One Year Old that Eating Crayons is a Bad Idea' by BroadwayWorld

James Corden, Nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for One Man Two GuvnorsIm absolutely thrilled to be nominated for a Tony Award and to see my name on a li…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:53PM

Joyce DeWitt to Star in Remember Me at Alhambra Theatre by David Gordon

Joyce DeWitt will star in Sam Bobrick's new romantic comedy Remember Me at the Alhambra Theatre & Dining from September 5 through October 7. The selection replaces Sylvia, which wa…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:51PM

Nominee Reactions: Jayne Houdyshell for FOLLIES - 'Pure Joy to Be a Part of FOLLIES' by BroadwayWorld

Jayne Houdyshell, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical for FOLLIESI'm in LA and so I'm still just waking up and in shock. In a way it hasn't even hit yet, but boy w…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:50PM

Nominee Reactions: Kelli O'Hara for NICE WORK - 'It feels very overindulgent' by BroadwayWorld

I feel great - calm and good My husband came in and told me this morning. We both had messages on our phones because we had them off. I try not to put too much pressure on the situation. He …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:48PM

2012 Tony Awards Preview: Best Musical

Leap of Faith's composer Alan Menken and lyricist Glenn Slater go gospel in this adaptation of the 1992 film about a con-artist preacher. Newsies transplants the cult-classic movie about …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48PM

Tony nominations 2012: No sure things by Steven Zeitchik

NEW YORK -- A wide-open year helped propel a trio of musicals — “Once,” “The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess" and “Nice Work If You Can Get It” -- to the top of…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 12:47PM

John Benjamin Hickey to Narrate John Irving's New Audiobook, IN ONE PERSON by BroadwayWorld

Simon amp Schuster Audio today announced that Tony Award-winning actor John Benjamin Hickey will narrate John Irving's highly anticipated audiobook, IN ONE PERSON, due out May 8, 2012. The a…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:45PM

Once Star Steve Kazee Celebrates His Induction into the ‘Class of 2012’ Tony Nominees by Broadway.com

The morning the Tony nominations are announced, phones start buzzing with texts and calls for the happy few who get nods. As usual, Broadway.com is among the callers offering congratulations…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:39PM

Let's Talk Tonys by Linda

OK guys. The Tony nominations were announced this morning. And there were some surprises. And upsets. Here is the complete list of nominations followed by my reactions for each category. Sou…

SOURCE: Pataphysical Science at 12:36PM

PRISCILLA's Tony Sheldon to Receive Sardi's Portrait Tomorrow by BroadwayWorld

www.priscillaonbroadway.comPRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERTs Tony Award nominated star and original Australian leading man Tony Sheldon will unveil his portrait Sardis Restaurant tomorrow, Wedn…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:35PM

Peter and the Starcatcher’s Christian Borle Set His Alarm 'Like Any Excited Responsible Actor’ on Nomination Morning by Broadway.com

The morning the Tony nominations are announced, phones start buzzing with texts and calls for the happy few who get nods. As usual, Broadway.com is among the callers offering congratulations…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:34PM

‘Once’ leads Tony nominations with 11 nods

'Peter and the Starcatcher,' based on a book by Dave Barry and St. Louis-based writer Ridley Pearson, earned 9 nods.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 12:32PM

Top tips for getting your book noticed by The Stage

Writing it is only half the challenge - if you want people to read your book, maximum publicity is paramount. Former Stage reporter Nuala Calvi, co-author of bestseller The Sugar Girls, offe…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:27PM

Showtunes about the USA 2 – Dallas from The Most Happy Fella by Broadway Reviewed

TweetI remember the song Big D from The Most Happy Fella because it is one of the first showtunes I heard on XM Satellite radio when I bought my new car. Big D from The Most Happy Fella is a…

SOURCE: Broadway Reviewed at 12:26PM

Nominee Reactions: John Tiffany for ONCE 'I thought 'My God, who has died'?' by BroadwayWorld

I can't believe it. It's such a humble and delicate show, so I'm just so thrilled that it's enjoying so much success. There is something about the rawness that seems to be touching people, I…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:23PM

NY1 Online: 2012 Tony Award Nominations

NY1 VIDEO: Watch NY1's coverage of the 2012 Tony Award Announcements on May 1, 2012. [24 minutes]

SOURCE: NY1 at 12:23PM

PHOTO FLASH: Helen Hunt, Laura Linney, Donna Murphy at Juilliard Tribute to Mary Rodgers Guettel by Dan Bacalzo

Boyd Gaines, Helen Hunt, Laura Linney, and Donna Murphy were among the artists paying tribute to Mary Rodgers Guettel at The Juilliard School's gala, Hail Mary!, held in Juilliard'…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:22PM

Ringo Starr, Dave Stewart Working on Musical Film for Paramount by BroadwayWorld

As first reported on Deadline.com Ringo Starr amp former Eurythmic band member Dave Stewart are currently collaborating on a musical film for Paramount entitled HOLE IN THE FENCE.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:19PM

Irish love story "Once" leads with 11 Tony nominations

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Broadway musical version of the Irish love story "Once" about a Dublin busker and Czech piano player who share a passion for music and an impossible attraction to ea…

SOURCE: Reuters at 12:17PM

Ain't It Cool Reveals LES MIS Movie Teaser Details; Hathaway 'Raw' by BroadwayWorld

The highly anticipated film version of LES MISRABLES is heading toward its December release, and while shooting continues, Ain't It Cool News wrote about the trailer after previewing it at C…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:15PM

Theater Review: At the Donmar, Family Disarray by Matt Wolf

A triptych of plays woven by Robert Holman back in the '80s involve encounters among strangers in wartime.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:15PM

Miss New York Kaitlin Monte to Moderate TADA! Youth Theater Anti-Bullying Forum by David Gordon

Miss New York Kaitlin Monte and a host of Broadway stars will take part in TADA! Youth Theater's upcoming anti-bullying forum It's Up to You on Sunday, May 6 at 11am. Monte will m…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:11PM

Back to the Basics by Rebecca Coleman

These last few weeks, I’ve been both a student and a teacher. While teaching my classes at BCIT, I’ve also been taking a class–one that teaches me how to teach my class onl…

SOURCE: Rebecca Coleman at 12:08PM

SISTER ACT: RAVEN-SYMONÉ SINGS "BLESS OUR SHOW" by Sister Act

Watch a clip of Raven-Symoné and her fellow sisters singing "Bless Our Show!"

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:06PM

2012 Tony Omissions - What Potential Nominees Were Overlooked? by BroadwayWorld

Earlier this morning, stage and screen stars Kristin Chenoweth amp Jim Parsons announced this year's Tony nominees from the New York Public Library. In a season as rich as this past theatric…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:06PM

May 2012 Raffle: Anything Goes by Anything Goes

WIN TWO (2) TICKETS TO Anything Goes Every month Broadway’s Best Shows brings you an exclusive giveaway for tickets to one of the best Broadway shows. Through May 31, enter to win two …

SOURCE: Broadway’s Best Shows at 12:03PM

PHOTO CALL: David Alan Grier, Joel Grey, Elizabeth A. Davis, Michael Imperioli Honor Harry Connick Jr. at NCTF Gala by Matthew Blank

Tony Award nominee Harry Connick, Jr. was among the honorees at the National Corporate Theatre Fund's annual Chairman's Awards Gala, Funding New American Theatre, April 30 at New Yor…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:03PM

Faith Prince to Guest Star on Drop Dead Diva by Bethany Rickwald

Tony Award winner Faith Prince, as well as Madchen Amick, are set to guest-star on the next season of Lifetime's Drop Dead Diva, according to TVGuide. Prince will return as Elaine Bing…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM
Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Photo Coverage: Nina Arianda, Jeremy Jordan, GODSPELL and More at Manhattan Theatre Club's Annual Gala! by Jennifer Broski

Manhattan Theatre Club presented their annual Spring Gala on Monday, April 30 at Cipriani 42nd Street 110 East 42nd Street. View photos of the gala arrivals below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:56AM

THE SCREENING ROOM: A Look at the 2012 Tony Nominees for Best Musical (Video) by Adam Hetrick

Playbill.com offers a look at video highlights from the four new Broadway musicals that will compete for the 2012 Tony Award for Best Musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:56AM

David Alan Grier Feels the Sweet Vindication of Porgy and Bess' 10 Tony Nods by Broadway.com

The morning the Tony nominations are announced, phones start buzzing with texts and calls for the happy few who get nods. As usual, Broadway.com is among the callers offering congratulations…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:55AM

Cabaret Review: 'Ethel Waters: Blues, Broadway, and Jazz' by Erik Haagensen

This tribute to the great Ethel Waters, with Michael Feinstein, Adriane Lenox, Tracie Thoms, and Catherine Russell, from Jazz at Lincoln Center, is a honey.

SOURCE: Backstage at 11:54AM

Plays by Sarah Ruhl, Lawrence Wright Added to Berkeley Rep's 2012-2013 Season by Bethany Rickwald

Berkeley Repertory Theatre has announced that it has added a West Coast premiere by Sarah Ruhl and a world premiere of Lawrence Wright to its upcoming 2012-2013 season. The world premiere o…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:54AM

Nominee Reactions: Rick Elice for PETER AND THE STARCATCHER - 'BroadwayWorld Helped!' by BroadwayWorld

Rick Elice, Nominated for Best Play for PETER AND THE STARCATCHERI was feeling neurotic this morning and forced myself to go outside in the rain to get away from the TV and phone. So I went …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:50AM

Audra McDonald, Liza Minnelli, Sissy Spacek Set for May Barnes and Noble Events by David Gordon

Barnes and Noble has announced further details for its May slate of celebrity appearances and signings. Lisa Rinna and Ian Kerner will discuss and sign copies of their new book The Big, Fun…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:50AM

Opposition to IATSE Deal Emerges by Jonathan Handel

Citing retirement and health plan concessions, and what they consider low wage increases, opponents urge a No vote on the recent tentative deal.

SOURCE: Backstage at 11:48AM

Ghost Star Da'Vine Joy Randolph Is Excited to Say Yes to the Dress on Tony Night by Broadway.com

The morning the Tony nominations are announced, phones start buzzing with texts and calls for the happy few who get nods. As usual, Broadway.com is among the callers offering congratulations…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:47AM

Tony awards 2012: nominations in full

See who's up for Broadway's biggest awards, from best musical to best original score … plus the restBest playClybourne ParkOther Desert CitiesPeter and the StarcatcherVenus in FurBest musi…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:46AM

Tony Awards Take Note Of A Little Musical That Emphatically Could

The absurdly charming chamber musical Once, based on the 2006 indie film, leads the pack in Broadway's big awards rally.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 11:46AM

Priscilla Queen of the Desert star Tony Sheldon Receives Sardi’s Portrait & Appears on WOR Radio’s “Joan Hamburg Live from Sardi’s” – by Boneau/Bryan-Brown

PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT’s Tony Award® nominated star and original Australian leading man Tony Sheldon will add another honor to his mantle when his portrait is unveiled and joins th…

SOURCE: BONEAU/BRYAN-BROWN at 11:45AM

Nominee Reactions: Roger Rees for PETER AND THE STARCATCHER - 'feel very elated' by BroadwayWorld

Roger Rees, Best Direction of a Play for PETER AND THE STARCATCHERI feel very elated because many years ago I won a Tony for 'Best Actor' and now im up for director So it's very thrilling I'…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:45AM

Nice Work Star Judy Kaye Celebrates in Her Accountant's Office on Nomination Day by Broadway.com

The morning the Tony nominations are announced, phones start buzzing with texts and calls for the happy few who get nods. As usual, Broadway.com is among the callers offering congratulations…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:45AM

Tony awards 2012: British team helps Once lead nominations by Matt Trueman

James Corden also nominated for Broadway's biggest theatre gongs for his role in One Man, Two Guvnors – as is Tracie Bennett, for her turn as Judy GarlandThe National theatre's Broadway ve…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:45AM

Follies Nominee Danny Burstein is Thrilled to Be ‘Invited to the Party’ at Tony Time by Broadway.com

The morning the Tony nominations are announced, phones start buzzing with texts and calls for the happy few who get nods. As usual, Broadway.com is among the callers offering congratulations…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:40AM

Peter and the Starcatcher’s Celia Keenan-Bolger Receives Advice from BFF Gavin Creel on Tony Nom Day by Broadway.com

The morning the Tony nominations are announced, phones start buzzing with texts and calls for the happy few who get nods. As usual, Broadway.com is among the callers offering congratulations…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:34AM

The Bodyguard Press Launch by Dominic

With so many new musicals heading to the West End over the next year the race is on to see which will open first. Over the next few weeks we will be looking at which shows are on the horizon…

SOURCE: Cheap Theatre Tickets at 11:31AM

Photo Coverage: Kristin Chenoweth and Jim Parsons Announce the 2012 Tony Nominees! by Walter McBride

The 2012 Tony Awards Nominations Announcement was co-hosted this morning by Tony winning actress Kristin Chenoweth and Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actor Jim Parsons.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:31AM

PHOTO GALLERY: Tony Award Best Musical and Musical Revival Nominees

Here are the 2012 Tony Award nominees for Best Musical and Best Revival of a Musical.

SOURCE: Backstage at 11:29AM

PHOTO CALL: Nikki M. James, Brian D'Arcy James, Norm Lewis, LaChanze and More Celebrate Ahrens & Flaherty at NY Pops Gala by Matthew Blank

Tony Award winner Nikki M. James, Tony nominee Brian D'Arcy James, Norm Lewis and Rachel York joined New York Pops for Journey On, an April 30 gala concert celebrating the Tony Award-win…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:28AM

Nominee Reactions: Steve Kazee for ONCE 'Profoundly Humbling' by BroadwayWorld

Steve Kazee, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for ONCEThis who morning is an out of body experience at this point. Having lost my mom, this nomination it a bit bit…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:27AM

Tonys Honor DC Theater: Regional Award to Shakespeare Theatre Company & 8 Noms to ‘Follies’ by Joel Markowitz by Joel Markowitz

It was a great day for DC theatre as The Tony Award nominations were announced this morning in NYC. Shakespeare Theatre Company will be receiving The Regional Theatre Award. What a coup f…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:26AM

Review: Barefoot in the Park by Ryan Sullivan

Don’t let the name fool you, Barefoot in the Park is not a promenade performance around Kew Gardens. Instead it is the Tony-award winning screwball comedy by Neil Simon. Written in 1963 &…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 11:26AM

Nominee Reactions: Christian Borle for PETER AND THE STARCATCHER - 'Watching EMPIRE STRIKES BACK' by BroadwayWorld

Christian Borle, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play for PETER AND THE STARCATCHERIt's been an awfully nice morning I'm happy and just so very proud of the show. It's b…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:25AM

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

BONEAU/BRYAN-BROWN CONGRATULATES OUR 2011-2012 TONY AWARD NOMINEES Nominations for the 66th annual Antoinette Perry Tony Awards, celebrating excellence on Broadway, were announced this morni…

SOURCE: BONEAU/BRYAN-BROWN at 11:25AM

PHOTO GALLERY: Tony Award Best Play and Best Play Revival Nominees

Here is a look at the 2012 Tony Award nominees for Best Play and Best Revival of a Play.

SOURCE: Backstage at 11:24AM

Clybourne Park's Jeremy Shamos Looks Forward to Meeting 'Shiny Famous People' as a Tony Nominee by Broadway.com

The morning the Tony nominations are announced, phones start buzzing with texts and calls for the happy few who get nods. As usual, Broadway.com is among the callers offering congratulations…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:22AM

Cast Set for Andrew Rosenberg and Ean Miles Kessler's King's River by Bethany Rickwald

Foxhole Entertainment is set to present Andrew Rosenberg and Ean Miles Kessler's King's River, May 22-June 10 at the Medicine Show Theatre. David Delaney will direct. King's…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:22AM

Tony Nominations Announced

Tony Awards 05/01/12

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 11:21AM

Photo Coverage: BROADWAY SINGS ADELE - Matt Doyle, Morgan James and More! by Kevin Thomas Garcia

Last night, BROADWAY SINGS ADELE featured over 15 cover songs to celebrate the pop superstar's greatest hits, accompanied by a full band orchestrated, arranged, and music directed by Joshua …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:19AM

PHOTO GALLERY: Tony Award Acting Nominees

Here is a look at the 2012 Tony Award nominees for performances in a musical, play, musical revival, and play revival.

SOURCE: Backstage at 11:19AM

Nice Work Star Kelli O'Hara is Surprised With 150 Facebook Messages on Nomination Day by Broadway.com

The morning the Tony nominations are announced, phones start buzzing with texts and calls for the happy few who get nods. As usual, Broadway.com is among the callers offering congratulations…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:18AM

Nominee Reactions: Jeremy Shamos for CLYBOURNE PARK 'Fart Hug' by BroadwayWorld

Jeremy Shamos Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play for Clybourne ParkI'd like to say I was so cool this morning and that I slept through the nominations but that's defin…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:18AM

Nominee Reactions: Judith Light for OTHER DESERT CITIES 'Thinking of Ted Mann' by BroadwayWorld

Judith Light, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play for Other Desert CitiesI'm really excited, and I'm really honored and thrilled I got a text first from our company m…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:16AM

SMASH Abridged: Episode 13 by Gil

Uma Thurman makes an acting decision to play the part of Marilyn dressed like Glenn Close in 101 Dalmations...

SOURCE: Broadway Abridged at 11:16AM

Nominee Reactions: Joe DiPietro for NICE WORK 'I'm a Kid at Heart' by BroadwayWorld

Joe DiPietro, Best Book of a Musical for NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET ITI gotta say, I'm a kid at heart with this stuff so hearing about my Tony nomination and 10 for the show just makes me feel…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:14AM

Stop Search, Broadway Theatre Studio, Catford, London by Paul Vale

Broadway Theatre Studio, Catford, London: This new play attempts to address the problematic relationship between the police service in London and the young people who feel victimised by them…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:14AM

Nominee Reactions: Celia Keenan-Bolger for STARCATCHER 'It's All Been a Real Gift' by BroadwayWorld

Celia Keenan-Bolger, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play for PETER AND THE STARCATCHERI'm really excited I woke up with my husband and weeks ago I said we'd have a st…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:11AM

James Corden nominated for Tony Award

James Corden has been nominated for a prestigious Tony Award for the Broadway production of his hit show One Man, Two Guvnors.

SOURCE: The Independent at 11:09AM

Kristin Chenoweth and Jim Parsons Announce 2012 Tony Nominations

Tony winner Kristin Chenoweth (currently starring in ABC TV's "GCB") and two-time Emmy winner Jim Parsons (coming back to Broadway soon in Harvey) took to the podium at the New York Public L…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:09AM

PHOTO FLASH: Amy Adams Visits Cirque du Soleil's O by Dan Bacalzo

Oscar nominee Amy Adams visited Cirque du Soleil's O at the Bellagio Las Vegas on Saturday, April 28. O, which is one of the Canadian troupe's most popular shows, takes place in a…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:09AM

Happy May Day – General Strike

In honor of the May Day General Strike here is some new artwork of mine derived from or inspired by the Occupy Movement. Source material includes photographs, posters, and logos. The Cheshi…

SOURCE: lucaskrech.livejournal.com at 11:08AM

Conversations with the 2012 Tony Nominees by Blakeney Schick

The nominations for the 2012 Tony Awards were announced on Tuesday, and you can hear Leonard's conversations with many of this year’s nominees. (You can find a full list of the nominees …

SOURCE: WNYC at 11:08AM

Stephen Adly Guirgis to Moderate May 5 Ninth and Joanie Talkback by David Gordon

Labyrinth Theater Company co-artistic director Stephen Adly Guirgis will moderate a talkback following the Saturday, May 5 matinee of the company's production of Ninth and Joanie at the…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:05AM

Nominee Reactions: Laura Osnes for BONNIE & CLYDE 'I feel like it's a dream' by BroadwayWorld

Laura Osnes, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical for BONNIE amp CLYDEI was sound asleep this morning because I didn't expect anything Then my agent called and I sus…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:03AM

Big Debate: Vote in WOS Poll: What are your favourite show tunes?

Whatsonstage.com and Time Out London are on a mission to decide the best-ever show tunes and we need the help of the UK’s most avid and knowledgeable theatregoers to come up with the l…

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 11:01AM

Nominee Reactions: Josh Young for JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR 'I feel amazing!' by BroadwayWorld

Josh Young, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical for JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTARI feel amazing. I honestly didn't expect a thing so I wasn't the least bit nervous. I figur…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:00AM

My reaction to the 2012 Tony Nominations. How were my predictions? by Ken Davenport

First of all, grrrrrrr. Ok, now that I’ve gotten that out of the way. Grrrrrrr . . . Sorry, one more snuck in there. Ok, on to it. I scored a 75% again this year, missing the wildcar…

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

List of nominees for 2012 Tony Awards

Nominations for the 2012 American Theatre Wing’s Tony Awards, announced Tuesday. Best Play: “Clybourne Park,” “Other Desert Cities,” “Peter and the Starcatcher,” “Venus in Fu…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 11:00AM
Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Newsies Nominee Jeremy Jordan Will Be 'Freaking Out' at the Tony Awards by Broadway.com

The morning the Tony nominations are announced, phones start buzzing with texts and calls for the happy few who get nods. As usual, Broadway.com is among the callers offering congratulations…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:59AM

Time Out TV: Behind-the-scenes with Matt Willis at Wicked

Our colleagues at Time Out London are dab hands with a camera. Their latest backstage tour – going behind-the-scenes with Wicked at the Apollo Victoria is a treat. Matt Willis, the for…

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 10:59AM

Once, Original Broadway Cast Recording by Brad Hathaway

My friends and many of my fellow critics/reviewers tell me that Once is a great show. Obviously, the Tony Award nominators agree, having included it in no less than eleven of the categories …

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 10:59AM

‘Once’ leads Tony Award nominations with 11 nods

The low-tech musical “Once,” based on the love story of a Czech flower seller and an Irish street musician in Dublin, received a leading 11 Tony Award nominations Tuesday, proving sentim…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 10:59AM

August Strindberg Rep and Negro Ensemble Company to Present August Strindberg's Playing with Fire by Bethany Rickwald

August Strindberg Repertory Theatre and Negro Ensemble Company are set to present Playing with Fire by August Strindberg, May 18-June 10 at New School for Drama. Robert Greer will direct. …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:59AM

'Once' leads Tony Award nominations with 11 nods

The low-tech musical "Once," based on the love story of a Czech flower seller and an Irish street musician in Dublin, got a leading 11 Tony Award nominations Tuesday, proving sentiment can s…

SOURCE: The New York Post Subscription at 10:58AM

Best on Broadway: Tony Nominations

David Cote, theater editor for Time Out New York, discusses the Tony Award nominations for the best plays and musicals on Broadway this season.

SOURCE: WNYC at 10:56AM

McCaela Donovan, Ryan Overberg, Robert Saoud to Star in SpeakEasy's Xanadu by David Gordon

Casting has been announced for SpeakEasy Stage Company's upcoming production of Xanadu, to begin performances on May 11 at the Boston Center for the Arts. Paul Daigneault will direct t…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:55AM

PHOTO CALL: Kristin Chenoweth and Jim Parsons Announce the 2012 Tony Nominees by Matthew Blank

Tony winner Kristin Chenoweth and Emmy winner Jim Parsons announced the nominees for the 66th Annual Tony Awards May 1 at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts Dorothy and Lewi…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM

Disney Scoops 17 Tony Nominations for NEWSIES and PETER AND THE STARCATCHER by BroadwayWorld

Newsies, the breakout new American musical, today received eight Tony Award nominations including Best Musical. Additionally, Newsies was recognized with nominations for Best Performance by …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:53AM

Nominee Reactions: Cristin Milioti for ONCE - 'I was asleep...' by BroadwayWorld

Cristin Milioti, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical for ONCEI was asleep because we don't have a TV with cable. We watch internet TV and we were asleep, and my pho…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:53AM

Nice Work Star Michael McGrath Toasts the Tonys With a Manhattan by Broadway.com

The morning the Tony nominations are announced, phones start buzzing with texts and calls for the happy few who get nods. As usual, Broadway.com is among the callers offering congratulations…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:53AM

Nominee Reactions: Danny Burstein '6am in LA but Damn Good!' by BroadwayWorld

I feel pretty damn good I'm exhausted because it's six in the morning here in LA, but it still feels pretty damn good My phone started buzzing and I ran to my computer because I wasn't sure.…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:51AM

Kristin Chenoweth & Jim Parsons Handicap the Tonys and Offer Advice to Nominees by Kathy Henderson

Kristin Chenoweth and Jim Parsons got up bright and early on May 1 to announce the 2012 Tony nominees, and after the big event, the TV and Broadway stars chatted with Broadway.com about this…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:51AM

SMASH Recap: View Last Night's Episode and Performance Highlights! by BroadwayWorld

Last night's episode of SMASH was full of surprises for the cast and crew of 'Bombshell'. If you missed any of the drama, be sure to catch up now

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:51AM

'Once' leads Tony Award nominations with 11 nods

The low-tech musical "Once," based on the love story of a Czech flower seller and an Irish street musician in Dublin, received a leading 11 Tony Award nominations Tuesday, proving sentiment …

SOURCE: The Seattle Times at 10:50AM

CAA signs Elice

Legit News: Theater names join agency's roster

SOURCE: Variety at 10:50AM

Review: The Conquest of the South Pole ****

What do you do when you’re a bunch of unemployed German guys with time on your hands between visits to the job centre? Recreate Roald Amundsen’s conquest of the South Pole in you…

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 10:50AM

Performances begin tonight for Mike Bartlett’s Olivier Award-winning play by Boneau/Bryan-Brown

Performances begin tonight, Tuesday, May 1 for the Royal Court Theatre’s Olivier Award-winning play COCK.  Written by Mike Bartlett, directed by James Macdonald and starring Jason Butler …

SOURCE: BONEAU/BRYAN-BROWN at 10:49AM

Once Star Cristin Milioti Is Thrilled for Her 'Tony Danza Nomination' by Broadway.com

The morning the Tony nominations are announced, phones start buzzing with texts and calls for the happy few who get nods. As usual, Broadway.com is among the callers offering congratulations…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:47AM

10 Nominations; ‘Porgy and Bess’ is Most Tony-Nominated Revival of the Season by Porgy and Bess

The nominations for the 66th Annual Tony Awards were announced May 1 at The new York Public Library for the Performing Arts Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center at Lincoln Center, hosted by T…

SOURCE: Broadway’s Best Shows at 10:45AM

2012 Tony Awards Nominations Announced; Gershwins Earn 20 Nominations by Broadway's Best Shows

The nominations for the 66th Annual Tony Awards were announced May 1 at The new York Public Library for the Performing Arts Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center at Lincoln Center, hosted by T…

SOURCE: nofeebroadway.com at 10:42AM

News: WOS TV: Lloyd Owen is Bodyguard, tickets on sale today

Lloyd Owen will join Heather Headley in the musical version of The Bodyguard which opens at the Adelphi in December. Owen will play Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer, the …

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 10:41AM

2012 Tony Nominations: Plays

Photos and reviews of nominated shows and actors.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:41AM

PHOTO FLASH: Antonio Banderas, Melanie Griffith at Cirque du Soleil's Iris by Dan Bacalzo

Married stage and screen stars Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith attended a performance of the Cirque du Soleil show, Iris at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles on Saturday, April 28. Ir…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:41AM

Broadway Reacts! Playbill Talks to 2012 Tony Nominees on the Day of Their Good News by Andrew Gans and Kenneth Jones

Playbill.com reached out to the 2012 Tony Award nominees on May 1, shortly after they learned that they were nominated for Broadway's biggest award. Here's what they had to say. We&#…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:40AM

SPECIAL REPORT: James Corden, Frank Langella, Jeremy Shamos, Josh Young React to Tony Award Nominations by Brian Scott Lipton

TheaterMania is speaking to and receiving statements from the nominees for the 2012 Tony Awards. Check back throughout the day for updates! Jon Robin Baitz (Other Desert Cities, Best Play) …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:40AM

Tony Awards 2012: Nominee surprises and snubs by Steven Zeitchik

NEW YORK --  “Clybourne Park,” Angela Lansbury and a play about a dysfunctional family were among those overlooked when Tony Award nominations were announced here Tuesday mornin…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 10:37AM

Nice Work Book Writer Joe DiPietro Reveals His Childhood Dream of Winning 20 Tony Awards by Broadway.com

The morning the Tony nominations are announced, phones start buzzing with texts and calls for the happy few who get nods. As usual, Broadway.com is among the callers offering congratulations…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:35AM

Tony Awards nominations snubs: Matthew Broderick, Bernadette Peters, 'Streetcar Named Desire' by Gold Derby

With 37 productions in contention for this year's Tony Awards, there were plenty of surprises in Tuesday's nominations announcement. (See full list of nominations here.) Among th…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 10:34AM

Other Desert Cities Nominee Judith Light Remembers Her Supportive Father by Broadway.com

The morning the Tony nominations are announced, phones start buzzing with texts and calls for the happy few who get nods. As usual, Broadway.com is among the callers offering congratulations…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:32AM

ZACH Theatre Announces 2012-2013 Season by Bethany Rickwald

ZACH Theatre has announced the productions set for its 2012-2013 season. Opening the season will be a Dave Steakley directed production of Terrence McNally, Lynn Ahrens, and Stephen Flahert…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:27AM

Kristin Chenoweth, Jim Parsons & More Announce Tony Nominees by Broadway.com

The Broadway community woke up early on May 1 to see which shows, actors, and creative were honored with a 2012 Tony nomination. This year, Once leads the pack with the most nominations (11!…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:23AM

2012 Tony Nominations - The Nominees React! Updating LIVE! by BroadwayWorld

We'll be talking to nominees all day for their reactions

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:22AM

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

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

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:21AM

Cabaret Cares by Barry

Christine PediValerie SmaldoneCabaret Cares/Help Is On The Way Today has added the incredible and hilarious Christine Pedi (Newsical the Musical, to the talent lineup for their Sixth Annual …

SOURCE: theaterlife at 10:21AM

Tony Awards: Complete list of nominations by Gold Derby

The 66th annual edition of these top theater kudos will be handed out on Sunday, June 10 at New York's Beacon Theater and air live on CBS. Nominees were determined by 22 theater professi…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 10:20AM

YOU Are the Nominator! Choose This Year's Broadway.com Audience Choice Award Nominees! by Broadway.com

It's that time of year again! Theater award nominations are being announced left and right, but here at Broadway.com, we want you to step up and determine the best stars and shows o…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:19AM

2012 Tony Awards nominations: 'Once' nabs 11; NJ's Nina Arianda, Cristin Milioti and Joe DiPietro up for top honors by Ronni Reich

Joan Marcus"Once," a musical based on the film of the same name, led with 11 Tony nominations, including one for Jersey leading lady Cristin Milioti “Once” leads the pack at th…

SOURCE: NJ.com at 10:15AM

“60 Minutes” ‘News’ Broadcast Markets Book on CIA Torture From CBS’s Own Publisher by Roger Armbrust

Conflict of interest, much? CBS gives Hard Measures the soft touch.

SOURCE: Clyde Fitch Report at 10:14AM

Tony Noms 2012 by The Playgoer

They're out there. Random thoughts: First I recklessly tweet that Once would not even make it to opening night on Broadway, now it leads the pack with 11 Tony nominations. Go figure. (And…

SOURCE: The Playgoer at 10:14AM

Fuse Theater Review: A High-Octane “Fela!” by Arts Fuse Editor

Don't expect a standard musical. Think of Fela! as an immersive, artsy, concert experience featuring virtuoso displays of dance and musicianship.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 10:11AM

2012 Tony Nominations: Musicals

Photos of shows in the best musical and best revival categories.

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

Tony Award Nominations by Barry

Kristen ChenowethNominations in 26 competitive categories for the American Theatre Wing’s 66th Annual Antoinette Perry “Tony” Awards were announced today by Tony and Emmy winning-actre…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 10:09AM

Other Desert Cities Scribe Jon Robin Baitz Feels Like He 'Burned Down a House' by Broadway.com

The morning the Tony nominations are announced, phones start buzzing with texts and calls for the happy few who get nods. As usual, Broadway.com is among the callers offering congratulations…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:09AM

Matilda and Michael Frayn win at South Bank Sky Arts Awards by Matthew Hemley

Matilda has added to its trophy haul from last month's Oliviers by scooping the best theatre production prize at the South Bank Sky Arts Awards.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:04AM

‘Wicked’ Tour Add Cast Members Nicole Parker, P.J. Benjamin May 18 by David Rogers

There will be some upcoming lineup changes in the current touring version of “Wicked” as Nicole Parker and PJ Benjamin will be added to the cast this month. Both will join the cast in De…

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 10:00AM

STAGE TUBE: On This Day 5/1- THE DROWSY CHAPERONE by Stage Tube

Today in 2002, The Drowsy Chaperone opened at the Marquis Theatre, where it ran for 674 performances. The Drowsy Chaperone is a musical with book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar and music and…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:00AM

SOUND OFF: Another Op'nin', Another SMASH by Pat Cerasaro

Kicking off the plot-packed night, Cole Porters classic KISS ME, KATE showbiz paean Another Opnin, Another Show was given a full-bodied and exciting rendition by Christian Borle - with a glo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:00AM

Stratford's Jesus Christ Superstar gets two Tony noms by J. Kelly Nestruck

Musical that transferred to Broadway up for best musical revival

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 10:00AM
Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Things We Love: Lynette Jackson's iPhone Art by Tony

check out more on her flickr page. (via A Daily Dose of Architecture) Tags: Things We LoveShare this: 

SOURCE: Halcyon Theatre at 09:52AM

Tony Noms: ‘Once’ leads the way with 11  nods  by Joe Dziemianowicz

“Once,” a charming romance based on an Oscar-winning indie film, led the pack in Tony nominations announced Tuesday with 11 nods — including best musical, director, lead actor and actr…

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 09:51AM

2012 Tony Nominations by the Numbers - Who Got What? by BroadwayWorld

View what shows got how many nominations

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:51AM

Shakespeare Theatre Company Receives Regional Theatre Tony Award by Dan Bacalzo

The Washington, D.C.-based Shakespeare Theatre Company is the 2012 Regional Theatre Tony Award recipient. The announcement was made on Tuesday, May 1 during the American Theatre Wing's …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:50AM

James Corden, Tracie Bennett and Andrew Lloyd Webber nominated for Tony Awards by Judd Hollander

New productions of the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musicals Evita and Jesus Christ Superstar both received nods for best musical revival at this year's Tony Awards.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:49AM

Photo Flash: BWW Exclusive - Leslie Odom Jr. in SMASH 'Preview' Episode by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld brings you exclusive photos of the May 7th episode of NBC's SMASH entitled 'Previews', featuring Drama Desk Nominee Leslie Odom Jr

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:48AM

‘Once,’ ‘Nice Work,’ ‘Porgy and Bess’ Lead 2012 Tony Nominations by Suzy Evans

Jim Parsons and Kristin Chenoweth announced the 66th annual Tony Award nominations on Tuesday.

SOURCE: Backstage at 09:48AM

Shakespeare Theatre to receive the Regional Theatre Award at the Tonys by Tim Treanor

Washington’s Shakespeare Theatre Company, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, got some extra sparklers when The Tony Awards selected it to receive the 2012 Regional Theatre Aw…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 09:47AM

Shakespeare Theatre Company Earns a Tony by Jonathan L. Fischer

The Shakespeare Theatre Company will receive this year's Tony Award for Regional Theatre—the annual prize that the ceremony, which honors Broadway theater productions, hands to a compa…

SOURCE: Washington City Paper at 09:42AM

Don't Dress Nominee Spencer Kayden Is Happy Her 'Onstage Jackassery' Got a Nod by Broadway.com

The morning the Tony nominations are announced, phones start buzzing with texts and calls for the happy few who get nods. As usual, Broadway.com is among the callers offering congratulations…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:41AM

Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Recent Yale Grad, Gets Tony Award Nomination by Frank Rizzo

Hartford Stage-Connected "The Best Man" Gets Best Revival Nod; James Earl Jones, TooLast May, Da'Vine Joy Randolph graduated from the Yale School of Drama , unclear what her future as an …

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 09:41AM

The Marsh to Present Alison Whittaker's Vital Signs by Bethany Rickwald

The Marsh is set to present Alison Whittaker's one-woman show Vital Signs, June 8-July 21 at the upstairs Studio Theater. David Ford will direct. Vital Signs gives the audience an int…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:39AM

2012 Tony Nominations Announced - 11 Nominations for ONCE; 10 for NICE WORK & PORGY by BroadwayWorld

The 2012 Tony Awards Nominations Announcement was co-hosted this morning by Tony winning actress Kristin Chenoweth and Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actor Jim Parsons. The Tony Awards will b…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:36AM

Scores for Two Plays Will Vie With Musicals in 2012 Tony Best Score Category by Adam Hetrick

Two plays that use live music and song to tell their stories will compete with two song-filled new musicals for the 2012 Tony Award for Best Original Score.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM

'Once,' 'Newsies' and Jessie Mueller score at 2012 Tony Award nominations by Chris Jones

With the aptly named "Leap of Faith" unexpectedly snagging the contested fourth spot, the musicals "Once," "Newsies" and "Nice Work If You Can Get It" scored all-important 2012 Tony Award no…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 09:35AM

'Once' leads Tony Award nominations with 11 nods by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK—The low-tech musical "Once," based on the love story of a Czech flower seller and an Irish street musician in Dublin, got a leading 11 Tony Award nominations Tuesday, proving …

SOURCE: Denver Post at 09:34AM

'Once' leads Tony Award nominations with 11 nods by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- The low-tech musical "Once," based on the love story of a Czech flower seller and an Irish street musician in Dublin, got a leading 11 Tony Award nominations Tuesday, pr…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 09:33AM

2012 Tony Award Nominations Announced by Michael Block

The time has come, it's come at last. The 2012 Tony Award Nominations have been announced. And like every year, there were some duhs, some shockers, and some snubs. But more on those later. …

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 09:32AM

List of nominees for 2012 Tony Awards by The Associated Press

Nominations for the 2012 American Theatre Wing's Tony Awards, announced Tuesday. Best Play: "Clybourne Park," "Other Desert Cities," "Peter and the Starcatcher," "Venus in Fur."

SOURCE: Boston Globe at 09:29AM

Tony Awards 2012: 'Once,' 'Porgy and Bess' among top nominees by Steven Zeitchik

NEW YORK -- The Tony Awards spread the love around Tuesday morning, bestowing multiple top nominations on the musicals "Follies," "Once" and "The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess" as well as on the…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 09:24AM

Tony Award nominees include Follies, Clybourne Park and Venus in Fur by Lorraine Treanor

Nominations for the 2012 Tony Awards, announced at 8:30am this morning, included three productions of special interest to Washington theatregoers. In the Best Revival of a Musical category, …

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 09:22AM

Off Broadway h264 by The Broadway Channel

Off Broadway h264 From: BroadwayChannel Views: 21 1 ratings Time: 07:42 More in Entertainment

SOURCE: YouTube at 09:22AM

'Once' leads Tony Award nominations with 11 nods

The low-tech musical "Once" based on the love story of a Czech flower seller and an Irish street musician and vacuum cleaner repairman in Dublin got a leading 11 Tony Award nominations Tuesd…

SOURCE: Philly.com at 09:17AM

Once, Porgy and Bess, Nice Work & Peter and the Starcatcher Top List of 2012 Tony Award Nominations by Broadway.com

Tony winner Kristin Chenoweth and Harvey star Jim Parsons announced the nominations for the 66th Annual Tony Awards at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts' Dorothy a…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:10AM

Glass Mind Theatre’s Third Season by Andrew Peters by Joel Markowitz

Artistic Director Andrew Peters unveils Baltimore’s Glass Mind Theatre‘s Third Season schedule. As a young company, this third season is crucial. We believe in creating a cohesi…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:00AM

‘Dionne Warwick’ at The Music Center at Strathmore’s 2012 Spring Gala by Jane Coyne by Jane Coyne

The incomparable Dionne Warwick came to town on Saturday, April 21, 2012, to headline the 2012 Spring Gala concert at Strathmore. She was a huge, huge hit. Fifty years into her amazingly suc…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:00AM

My 40 Favorite “Tony Award Winning” Photos by Jennifer Ashley Tepper

By Jennifer Ashley Tepper What do you call the moment between tears and screams? A Tony Award win. 40. Sutton Foster 39. David Alvarez, Kiril Kulish, and Trent Kowalik 38.  Kristin Chenowet…

SOURCE: BroadwaySpotted at 09:00AM

Angela Lansbury, James Earl Jones Take ‘Driving Miss Daisy’ on Australian Tour by David Rogers

According to New York magazine, Angela Lansbury will join James Earl Jones for an Australian touring version of “Driving Miss Daisy” next winter. Lansbury, 86, currently is starring in �…

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 09:00AM

Broadway Boys: Mr. May 2012: Leslie Odom, Jr. by JK

Mr. May 2012Leslie Odom, Jr.WHY HE'S MR. BROADWAY:  With his presence and confidence on stage, you'd think Leslie Odom, Jr.  was a Broadway veteran.  Actually, he made is Broa…

SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 09:00AM

CD REVIEW: The Music of Smash by Andy Propst

The musically eclectic world of NBC's Smash, along with the show's inherent theatricality, transfers to disc with both ease and decided vitality on The Music of Smash, released tod…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:00AM

Feature: 2012 Tony Award Nominations Announced by Dan Bacalzo

Christian Borle, Stockard Channing, James Corden, Andrew Garfield, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Jeremy Jordan, Linda Lavin, Judith Light, Audra McDonald, Cynthia Nixon among the nominees.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:00AM
Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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2012 Tony Award Nominations by Tom Mizer

Extra! Extra! Those Newsies have something to shout about. One of the most competitive seasons in recent memory final comes to a close and the nominations for the 2012 Tony Awards are in! …

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 08:59AM

PHOTO FLASH: Corbin Bleu, Hugh Dancy, Jeremy Jordan, Adriane Lenox at MTC's Spring Gala by Tristan Fuge

On Monday, April 30, the Manhattan Theatre Club held their 2012 Spring Gala at Cipriani 42nd st, honoring Time Warner Cable and Time Warner CEO Glenn A. Britt for their commitment and suppor…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 08:59AM

Photo Coverage: Inside the LEAP OF FAITH Gypsy Robe Ceremony! by Walter McBride

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

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:57AM

Thea Sharrock to Direct West-End THE BODYGUARD for November Opening Starring Heather Headley and Lloyd Owen by BroadwayWorld

Thea Sharrock is to direct The Bodyguard, a new musical opening at the Adelphi Theatre in Autumn 2012 based on the Warner Bros. film of the same name with screenplay by Lawrence Kasdan. Star…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:45AM

News: One Man & Rainbow lead Brit nominees at Tony Awards

The National Theatre’s transfer of One Man, Two Guvnors leads the way for British imports in the year’s Tony Award shortlists, announced today (1 May 2012) in New York, scooping …

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 08:44AM

2012 Tony Awards Nominations by Jonathan Mandell

The nominees for the 66th Annual Tony Awards have been selected in the 22 competitive categories. There are also four special Tony categories. The 2012 nominees are: Best Play Clybourne Park…

SOURCE: The Faster Times at 08:42AM

2012 Tony Awards Nominations Announced; Once Earns 11 Nominations by Andrew Gans

Tony winner Kristin Chenoweth and Emmy winner Jim Parsons announced the nominees for the 66th Annual Tony Awards May 1 at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts Dorothy and Lewi…

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:31AM

The Big Meal by Tim Treanor

The Big Meal is the big deal: the moments in life that really matter – birth, love, and death – chopped up into digestible bits and soaked in a vinegar-ish marinade for eighty minutes or…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 08:30AM

Heather Headley, Lloyd Owen to Star in The Bodyguard Musical by Dan Bacalzo

Lloyd Owen will play Frank Farmer opposite the previously reported Heather Headley as Rachel Marron in the stage musical adaptation of The Bodyguard, which will begin previews at the Adelphi…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 08:30AM

Updated Live! 2012 Tony Award Nominations Announced by Broadway.com

Tony winner Kristin Chenoweth and Harvey star Jim Parsons are currently announcing the nominations for the 66th Annual Tony Awards at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts'…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 08:28AM

The Bodyguard Musical Sets West End Dates; Lloyd Owen Joins Cast by Broadway.com

The musical adaptation of The Bodyguard will begin its West End run November 6 at the Adelphi Theatre. Directed by Thea Sharrack, the production is set to open December 5. Lloyd Owen will pl…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 08:23AM

My Children! My Africa! Begins Performances Off-Broadway by Broadway.com

Athol Fugard’s drama My Children! My Africa! begins performances May 1 at the Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre in off-Broadway’s Pershing Square Signature Center. Directed by Rub…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 08:23AM

Cock, Starring Jason Butler Harner, Begins Performances Off-Broadway by Broadway.com

Mike Bartlett’s Olivier Award-winning play Cock begins performances at off-Broadway’s Duke on 42nd Street on May 1. Directed by James MacDonald and starring Alcatraz’s Jaso…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 08:22AM

Musical 'Once' Leads 2012 Tony Award Nominations by Abbie Fentress Swanson

On Tuesday, Tony- and Emmy-winning actress Kristin Chenoweth and Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning actor Jim Parsons announced the nominees for the 66th annual Tony Awards. The musical "Once" g…

SOURCE: WNYC at 08:19AM

PHOTO FLASH: Harry Connick, Jr., David Alan Grier, Mariska Hargitay at NCTF Gala by David Gordon

The National Corporate Theatre Fund held its annual gala on April 30 at The Pierre Hotel. The event was emceed by David Alan Grier. The gala, which raised fund for NCTF's 19 member the…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 08:19AM

ArtsBeat: The 2012 Tony Awards Nominations by Patrick Healy

The nominations for the 66th annual Tony Awards will be announced at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, and we'll be live-blogging throughout the morning.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 08:17AM

Mazel Tov! Old Jews Telling Jokes Begins Off-Broadway Performances by Broadway.com

It's curtain up for comedy revue Old Jews Telling Jokes, which begins performances at off-Broadway’s Westside Theatre on May 1. Created by Peter Gethers and Daniel Okrent, the show…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 08:16AM

Clybourne Park, A Christmas Carol: The Musical and Return of Les Miz Planned for UT Pioneer Theatre by Adam Hetrick

Pioneer Theatre Company will present Les Misérables, a previous ten-week hit for the Salt Lake City company, as the capper in its coming 2012-13 season, the first under new artistic d…

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:16AM

"The Fix" in L.A. by Sharon Perlmutter

The plot of The Fix is at its best when it is in unapologetic farce mode.

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 08:10AM

Deaf West "Cyrano" by Sharon Perlmutter

Cyrano is deaf, and finds himself running up against jerks who see him as someone who can't hear, can't speak, and flails his arms around in a wasteful and senseless attempt to make his pres…

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 08:10AM

Roz Ryan Joins Workshop of Liberace Bio-Musical ALL THAT GLITTERS, 5/8-11 by BroadwayWorld

ROZ RYAN will play Miss Bea Haven and as Lucille, Liberaces secretary and Nurse LilLil in Alexander DeJongs pre-Broadway workshop presentation of ALL THAT GLITTERS. The musical is aiming for…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:09AM

Photo Coverage: Live Out Loud 11th Annual Gala by Linda Lenzi

Alan Cumming, Emmy-nominated star of The Good Wife on CBS, was honored at Live Out Louds Eleventh Annual Young Trailblazers Benefit Gala this year and BroadwayWorld.com was there

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:08AM

News: WOS 15th birthday: Our mystery West End stars revealed… Have a listen!

We never thought it would happen, but it has: we’ve stumped you! As part of our 15th birthday coverage, three of our favourite West End stars recorded special renditions of “Happ…

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 08:08AM

Heather Headley and Lloyd Owen Will Star in London World Premiere of New Musical The Bodyguard by Andrew Gans

Thea Sharrock will direct The Bodyguard, a new musical based on the Lawrence Kasdan-scripted Warner Bros. film of the same name, which will open in the fall at London's Adelphi Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:06AM

Photo Coverage: NY Pops 29th Birthday Gala by Linda Lenzi

On Monday, April 30, The New York Pops marked its 29th birthday with a grand gala evening titled Journey On honoring Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, the Tony Award-winning and Oscar-nomina…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:05AM

PHOTO FLASH: Brian d'Arcy James, LaChanze, Darlene Love Salute Ahrens and Flaherty at Carnegie Hall by David Gordon

The New York Pops celebrated its 29th birthday with a gala concert titled Journey On honoring Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty on Monday, April 30 at Carnegie Hall. A sit-down dinner was hel…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 08:05AM

Channel 4 appoints Piers Wenger as head of drama by Matthew Hemley

Piers Wenger, former head of drama at BBC Wales, has been appointed to the same role at Channel 4.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:04AM

Bernadette Peters to Headline ARTrageous Benefit 12/1 at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts - Full 2012-13 Season Announced by BroadwayWorld

Tickets are on sale to the general public for the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts's 2012-13 program, which will include Bernadette Peters headlining the annual ARTrageous benefit g…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:01AM

‘Nabucco’ at the Washington National Opera by Simon Chin by Simon Chin

Verdi’s chorus “Va, pensiero,” from his early opera Nabucco, is a piece that lives on as much in Italian national mythology as in the opera house. Director Thaddeus Strassberger’s ne…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:00AM

BWW's On This Day - May 1, 2012

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on May 1 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:00AM

The SMASH Reality Index: Episode 13 by Linda

Oh shit. They're gonna fuck!Inspired by NYMag.com’s brilliant Reality Index recaps, Dave (@NineDaves, www.NineDaves.com) and I have teamed up to bring you our take on what’s keepin�…

SOURCE: Pataphysical Science at 08:00AM
Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Tony Nominations Live! by JK

Launch the 2012 Tony Awards Live Video Console!

SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:56AM

Wives & Wits by Debbie Jackson

Two one acts by Shaw at Washington Stage Guild open with the master playwright’s own words, not about romantic coquetry or love and devotion, but  about sex.  What he’s talking about i…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 07:54AM

The Conquest of the South Pole – review by Lyn Gardner

Arcola, LondonIt is often in the tiniest moments that hope is found. At the end of Edward Bond's play Saved, a chair is picked up to be mended. In Manfred Karge's The Conquest of the South P…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:45AM

The Bodyguard musical confirms December opening at Adelphi by Alistair Smith

The stage musical adaptation of The Bodyguard will open in the West End at the Adelphi Theatre in December.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:38AM

Review: An Early History of Fire at curtainup.com by Elyse Sommer

David Rabe's nostalgic play is well-acted, especially by the main character, but doesn't really catch fire

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 07:37AM

PRATFALLS – Off-Off Broadway – a gem of a play by Oscar E Moore

Good things really do come in very small packages as evidenced by the delightful new gem of a four character (each very interesting), two act comedy called PRATFALLS, written by Holly Webber…

SOURCE: Oscar E. Moore at 07:34AM

U is for university theatre by Michael Billington

British drama's secret weapon is university-trained talent – from the venerable theatre societies of Oxbridge to world-beating modern drama departmentsI don't know how it is in other Europ…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:32AM

Class dismissed for 'Seminar'

Legit News: Tony shut-out prompts play to close

SOURCE: Variety at 07:31AM

Cornerhouse and Library Theatre Company in £25m arts merger by Helen Nugent, Helen Carter

Contemporary arts venue for Manchester under construction and due to open in 2014 opposite former Hacienda clubTwo of the most successful contemporary arts organisations in Manchester have j…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:30AM

News: Lloyd Owen is Bodyguard, tickets on sale today

Lloyd Owen will join Rachel Marron in the musical version of The Bodyguard which opens at the Adelphi in December.. Owen will play Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer, the r…

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 07:30AM

Watch The Tony Nominations Live by Linda

Click here to watch the 2012 Tony Award nominations live!Check back here later for some commentary and discussion on the nominations.

SOURCE: Pataphysical Science at 07:30AM

Hooked on Phonics With Lucky & The Mick: How to Pronounce Steve Kazee’s Last Name by Lucky

In honor of the fact that you’ll likely be hearing it out loud in the very near future, we just wanted to help you understand the intricacies of Steve Kazee’s last name. Because …

SOURCE: The Craptacular at 07:28AM

Collaborators Trailer by National Theatre

John Hodge's blistering new play returns to the National Theatre from 30 April for a limited run.

SOURCE: YouTube at 07:27AM

Nabucco by Susan Galbraith

Verdi’s first major operatic hit, Nabucco, opened this weekend at the Kennedy Center in a sumptuous new Washington National Opera production by American director and designer Thaddeus Stra…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 07:26AM

Behind the scenes: Storytelling at the National Theatre by Lara Akinnawo

Lara Akinnawo reveals the unique experience of taking part in a storytelling workshop with Inua Ellams at the National Theatre.

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 07:25AM

2012 Tony Award nominations by Matt Wolf

Things didn’t go well for Eva Perons past and present at this morning’s announcement from New York of the nominations for Broadway’s 2012 Tony Awards, honouring the best of the 2011/12…

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 07:21AM

Review: The Great Gatsby by Julia Rank

The Great Gatsby is one of the great twentieth-century novels – many would say it’s the greatest. Recently released from copyright, 2012 marks three stage adaptations in London (this…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 07:00AM
Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Liverpool Institute For Performing Arts - BA Musical Theatre Showcase, Criterion Theatre, London by Jennifer Reischel

Criterion Theatre, London: A combination of final year BA acting and music performing arts students perform a suitable selection of solos, duets and ensemble numbers covering the classic eve…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:52AM

Ghost The Musical by Richard Seff

In 1990, the screenplay of “Ghost” earned an Oscar for its author, Bruce Joel Rubin. The film was a crowd pleaser, and that made it instantly eligible for the “let’s …

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 06:52AM

La Boheme, Royal Opera House, London by George Hall

Royal Opera House, London: What looks on paper like a standard (if luxuriously cast) Puccini revival marks the 25th series of performances of John Copley's 1974 production on the Covent…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:36AM

NY Review: 'Eavesdropping on Dreams'

A depressing play about the effects of the Holocaust on a survivor and her offspring, “Eavesdropping on Dreams” is made engrossing by its outstanding cast.

SOURCE: Backstage at 06:33AM

NY Review: 'Saint Joan' by Jason Fitzgerald

Bedlam’s minimalist “Saint Joan,” at Access Theater, performed by a brilliant four-person cast, mines new life from Shaw’s underproduced classic.

SOURCE: Backstage at 06:30AM

NY Review: 'Protected' by Suzy Evans

Timothy Scott Harris’ lukewarm drama, “Protected,” at WorkShop Theater Company, never moves past a promising premise and fails to raise the stakes.

SOURCE: Backstage at 06:27AM

NY Review: 'Up to You' by Jonathan Mandell

A large cast of kids gives impressive performances in “Up to You,” a musical from Tada! Youth Theater that insufficiently dramatizes its theme of bullying.

SOURCE: Backstage at 06:23AM

NY Review: 'Macbeth' by David Sheward

Epic Theatre Ensemble’s ultramodern take on Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” puts Richard Easton’s Duncan on video and has both interesting concepts and missteps.

SOURCE: Backstage at 06:20AM

Profile of a We Will Rock You Fan by Tim

We Will Rock You is something of an anomaly in the West End. Derided by critics upon its premiere in 2002, the Queen musical has defied the odds and will celebrate 10 years in May. Whilst ot…

SOURCE: Cheap Theatre Tickets at 06:00AM
Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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ACE launches The Space by Matthew Hemley

Arts Council England and the BBC today launched The Space, a digital service featuring specially filmed work from a range of arts organisations.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:55AM

CBBC to explore fame in new series by Matthew Hemley

CBBC is to go behind the scenes of Shrek The Musical to discover how children are cast in the production, as part of a brand new series exploring fame called Secret World.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:42AM

Let's face it: Shakespeare had help by Mark Lawson

Several of the Bard's plays, as was common in Elizabethan drama, incorporated the efforts of other writers – so why are we reluctant to acknowledge it?The depressingly predictable decision…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:17AM

A GHOST OF A CHANCE by Monkey Business By Tony Asaro (composer/lyricist)

As promised, I’ve been seeing shows before I leave New York. Most have them have been Broadway shows. I actually saw one that I liked. It wasn’t Once, a show which had some elements I re…

SOURCE: Crazytown at 05:00AM
Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Competition: Win tickets to Shiverman at Theatre503 by A Younger Theatre

We’ve teamed up with Theatre503 to offer one lucky AYT reader some free tickets to see Shiverman. All you have to do is have a read of the below and send in your details. It’s th…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 03:40AM

Invest In The Arts – Ministry of Culture Edition by Joe Patti

Some time ago I came across the China Cultural Industries cultural projects page. The page is part of the China International Cultural Industries Fair website, an organization authorized by …

SOURCE: Butts In The Seats at 03:19AM

Theater review: 'Rx' at B Street Theatre good fun, but pay close attention by Marcus Crowder

Playwright Kate Fodor's sharp-witted, laugh-out-loud new comedy "Rx" poses a familiar vexing paradox for its main characters. Peter Story as Phil and Stephanie Altholz as Meena are a f…

SOURCE: The Sacramento Bee at 03:00AM

Theater review: Strong cast shines in campy 'Shop of Horrors' by Marcus Crowder

Alan Menken and Howard Ashman's popular chamber musical "Little Shop of Horrors" has always thrived on cheeky simplicity. The story of a Faustian bond between an otherworldly plant that feed…

SOURCE: The Sacramento Bee at 03:00AM
Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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'Once' leads Tony noms

Legit News: Musical nabs 11 nods for 2012 awards

SOURCE: Variety at 01:48AM

SMASH Soundtrack to be Released Today, May 1! by BroadwayWorld

BC and Columbia Records' soundtrack from the first season of NBC's musical hit SMASH Mondays, 10-11 p.m. ET will be released today, May 1.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30AM

TheMenEvent Hosts LGBT Night at GHOST Tonight, 5/1 by BroadwayWorld

TheMenEvent is hosting an LGBT Night at Ghost the Musical tonight, May 1st. Details can be found at TheMenEvent.com. LGBT Night Package features pre-show reception at 530pm at The Ritz Bar 3…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30AM

Circle in the Square Theatre Holds Theodore Mann Memorial Tribute Today, 5/1 by BroadwayWorld

A Memorial Tribute honoring Theodore Mann, Circle in the Squares Co-Founder, Artistic Director, and Co-Producer, who passed away on February 24 at the age of 87, will be held at Circle in th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30AM

Watch the 2012 Tony Nominations LIVE on BroadwayWorld.com Today at 8:30 AM! by BroadwayWorld

The Tony Nominations can be viewed LIVE 830am ET in their entirety at right here via the official stream. BroadwayWorld.com will, as usual, be bringing you exclusive and extensive coverage A…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:01AM

TT: After the fact

Mrs. T and I are in Chicago this week, and I'm going to be busy throughout our stay there, so...

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 01:00AM

TT: Lookback

From 2004: Since we're on the subject of me, my brother and his daughter were looking at Smalltown High School...

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 01:00AM

TT: Almanac

"What makes the vanity of others insufferable to us is that it wounds our own." François de La Rochefoucauld, Reflections;...

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 01:00AM

Casting director has a new role: teaching Mexican cooking

For her next act, Carrie Houk will interpret many of the cuisines of Mexico.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 01:00AM

PRATFALLS – Off-Off Broadway – a gem of a play by Oscar E. Moore

Holly Webber is a new writer with original ideas of character and very funny unexpected dialogue with heart. It’s a charming, warm hearted comedy that crackles with sharp wit.

SOURCE: Talk Entertainment at 01:00AM

Not just another day at the office by Chris Jones

On the stage of the Steep Theatre, designer Stephen Harold Carmody has re-created an everyday office: you see rows of files, a nice reception desk, inspirational art on the walls celebrating…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 01:00AM
Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Review of "My Fair Lady" at Act II Playhouse in Ambler

‘And oh, that towering feeling! … that overpowering feeling,” sings the character Freddy in My Fair Lady, in one of the greatest songs of the American theater, “On t…

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A serious mis-‘Fire’ by Elisabeth Vincentelli

If the New Group company’s new drama, “An Early History of Fire,” were by a rookie, you could blame its mediocrity on inexperience. But the author is David Rabe, the Tony-winning write…

SOURCE: The New York Post Subscription at 12:20AM

Football horrors tackled by Frank Scheck

The most haunting character in “Headstrong” isn’t onstage. He’s Ronnie, a 35-year-old ex-football player who killed himself after sustaining head injuries while playing in the NFL.Hi…

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May You Have a Musical Theater May by Peter Filichia

By Peter Filichia -- Tra-la! It’s May! The lusty month, as Queen Guenevere once taught us in Camelot. When the last day of April concludes, many of us find this marvelous musical theater…

SOURCE: Masterworks Broadway at 12:19AM

Sign of the Times by Chloe Veltman

No arts organization can or should live forever, no matter how revered and well-funded it might be.Stil, the possible demise of an amateur wind ensemble (which used to give public performanc…

SOURCE: Chloe Veltman at 12:09AM

Karin de la Penha by League of Professional Theatre Women

Actress and singer; director New York, New York USA I glean tremendous inspiration from both past and present influences, encompassing many diverse worlds. But there are few people more insp…

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PLAYBILL.COM'S CUE & A: Ghost The Musical's Bryce Pinkham by Matthew Blank

Bryce Pinkham, currently playing Carl Bruner in Broadway's Ghost The Musical, fills out Playbill.com's questionnaire with random facts, backstage trivia and pop-culture tidbits.

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Kristin Chenoweth and Jim Parsons Announce Tony Nominations May 1 by Andrew Gans

Tony winner Kristin Chenoweth and Emmy winner Jim Parsons will announce the nominees for the 66th Annual Tony Awards May 1 at 8:30 AM ET at The New York Public Library for the Performing Art…

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Fuse Theater Review: Bravo! Hershey Felder in “Maestro: Leonard Bernstein (A Play With Music)” by Helen Epstein

Directed ably by Joel Zwick, a long-time collaborator of Hershey Felder’s, the excellent Maestro: Leonard Bernstein includes the performer singing, playing the piano, and conducting as wel…

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 12:00AM

Memorial Service Honoring Theodore Mann Held May 1 in NYC by Andrew Gans

A memorial tribute honoring Theodore Mann, Circle in the Square's co-founder, artistic director and co-producer, who passed away Feb. 24 at the age of 87, begins at 1 PM May 1 at Circle …

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Tony Winner Deanna Dunagan, Formerly of Osage County, Goes Swedish in Chicago Night Music May 1 by Kenneth Jones

Tony Award winner Deanna Dunagan, the Chicago star who played the strained, cancerous and addicted matron Violet Weston in Broadway's August: Osage County, is Madame Armfeldt in Stephen …

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"Smash" Soundtrack Arrives May 1; Target CDs Feature Bonus Tracks by Andrew Gans

Columbia Records releases "The Music of 'Smash' Season 1 Soundtrack" May 1 in stores and on iTunes.

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Readings of Pageant, With Tony Sheldon, David Turner, Tyler Maynard, Presented May 1 by Andrew Gans

Industry readings of the Off-Broadway musical Pageant will be presented May 1 in Manhattan.

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PLAYBILL VAULT'S Today In Theatre History: MAY 1 by David Gewirtzman and Robert Viagas, Ernio Hernandez and Anne Bradley

1922 Comedy team Potash and Perlmutter are Partners Again. The show plays 31 weeks at the Selwyn Theatre.

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One day, two openin's

Legit News: 'Dinner,' 'Faith' open on Broadway

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Review: YOU ARE IN AN OPEN FIELD by Bess Rowen

The tone of this production is set as the audience enters to a modulated voice speaking the words "You are in an open field. On the left side of a white house." A bouncing beat is in the bac…

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

Review: HOME IN HER HEART by Steven Cherry

Home in Her Heart is part of annual Left Out Festival, which is devoted to emerging LGBT theater, so it comes as no surprise that Jimmie, the 50-year-old white tap dancing cross-dresser, and…

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Review: DEINDE by Martin Denton

Deinde is a Latin word meaning "next"; August Schulenburg's brilliant new science fiction play DEINDE speculates about what might be next for our species as we evolve, with the aid…

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

Review: HEADSTRONG by Victoria Linchong

There's no need to be up on NFL history to enjoy Headstrong at the Ensemble Studio Theater. Under the guise of a tense family stand-off between a father and daughter, the play is ultimately …

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Review: AN EARLY HISTORY OF FIRE by Richard Hinojosa

We may have lost our innocence at the point when we stopped being literal and began to explain our world in abstract terms, but were we ever really that innocent in the first place? We can l…

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

Second Midnight: Into the Woods, With Danielle Ferland and Lauren Kennedy, Begins at Westport Playhouse May 1 by Adam Hetrick

Original Into the Woods Broadway cast member Danielle Ferland charts a familiar musical path, this time as the Baker's Wife in a new production of the Tony-winning Stephen Sondheim-James…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Olivier-Winning Play Cock, About A Unique Battle of the Sexes, Premieres Off-Broadway May 1 by Adam Hetrick

The American premiere of Mike Bartlett's acclaimed comedy Cock, which investigates one man's bisexuality and the high-stakes love triangle that ensues, begins previews May 1 at the D…

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Bill Army, Marilyn Sokol, Lenny Wolpe Are Old Jews Telling Jokes Off-Broadway, Starting May 1 by Andrew Gans

Old Jews Telling Jokes, which is co-created by Peter Gethers and Daniel Okrent, begins previews May 1 prior to an official opening May 20 at Off-Broadway's Westside Theatre.

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My Children! My Africa!, With Music By Bobby McFerrin, Begins NYC Run May 1 by Kenneth Jones

Signature Theatre's new production of Athol Fugard's My Children! My Africa!, featuring new music by ten-time Grammy Award winner Bobby McFerrin, of "Don't Worry, Be Happy&q…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

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