Monday, May 14, 2012 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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DANCING Contestants Quick-Step Through the Semi-Finals by Tyler Peterson

It's the Semi-Finals of the 84th or so season of DANCING WITH THE STARS one contestant is just performances away from landing a week-long circuit on daytime talk-shows before departing from …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:51PM

PHOTO FLASH: Ashley Brown, Patrick Page, Lari White at The Broadway Musicals of 1975 by David Gordon

The latest installment of the Broadway by the Year series was held at The Town Hall on Monday, May 14. The Broadway Musicals of 1975 featured performances by Ashley Brown, Carole J. Bufford…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:44PM

Smash Report: Let (Blank) Be Our Star! by Michael Block

It’s here. The season finale of our favorite show, SMASH! Are you ready?!We begin with Julia and Tom finishing their big finale as the audience is arriving for the show. Fifteen minutes un…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 11:26PM

Smooth bride by Frank Scheck

George Bernard Shaw’s 1903 classic “Man and Superman” is a weighty philosophical treatise disguised as a frothy rom-com. The Irish Rep’s revival successfully has it both ways. On t…

SOURCE: The New York Post Subscription at 11:10PM
Monday, May 14, 2012 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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STAGE TUBE: EVITA's Ricky Martin Thanks President Obama! by Stage Tube

Ricky Martin, current star of the revival of EVITA on Broadway, hosted a fundraising event for President Barack Obama today, May 14, in New York City. Martin took a moment to thank President…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:28PM

BWW TV: LEAP OF FAITH on Broadway with Raul Esparza & More! by BroadwayWorld TV

BWW TV: LEAP OF FAITH on Broadway with Raul Esparza & More! http://broadwayworld.com/viewcolumn.cfm?colid=369548 for more information. Check out the first video highlights from LEAP OF …

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:24PM

BWW TV: Chatting with Blair Underwood, Daphne Rubin-Vega & More at A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE Opening! by BroadwayWorld TV

BWW TV: Chatting with Blair Underwood, Daphne Rubin-Vega & More at A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE Opening! http://broadwayworld.com/article/BWW-TV-Chatting-with-Blair-Underwood-Daphne-Rubin-V…

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:21PM

BWW TV: Inside Opening Night of PETER AND THE STARCATCHER! by BroadwayWorld TV

BWW TV: Inside Opening Night of PETER AND THE STARCATCHER! http://broadwayworld.com/article/BWW-TV-Inside-Opening-Night-of-PETER-AND-THE-STARCATCHER-Christian-Borle-Celia-Keenan-Bolger-More…

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:21PM

BWW TV: Simon Callow in BEING SHAKESPEARE at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre by BroadwayWorld TV

BWW TV: Simon Callow in BEING SHAKESPEARE at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre http://broadwayworld.com/viewcolumn.cfm?colid=369534 for more information. Simon Callow brought his highly acclaimed…

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:20PM

Aubrey O’Day likes Clay Aiken to win ‘The Celebrity Apprentice’

Aubrey O’Day won’t be one of the two finalists when “The Celebrity Apprentice” names its winner Sunday, although the singer lasted almost to the end. She’s on Team Clay as song sty…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 10:18PM

STAGE TUBE: Danny Burstein, Ron Raines, et al. Talk Opening Night - FOLLIES in LA! by Stage Tube

James Goldman and Stephen Sondheims Follies, which was just nominated for eight Tony Awards, opened on May 9 at the Center Theatre GroupAhmanson Theatre. Performances of the exclusive Los An…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:18PM

BWW TV: Matthew Broderick, Kelli O'Hara & More in NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT! by BroadwayWorld TV

BWW TV: Matthew Broderick, Kelli O'Hara & More in NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT! http://broadwayworld.com/article/BWW-TV-Matthew-Broderick-Kelli-OHara-More-in-NICE-WORK-IF-YOU-CAN-GET…

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:15PM

BWW TV: First Look at Linda Lavin, Dick Latessa & More in THE LYONS on Broadway! by BroadwayWorld TV

BWW TV: First Look at Linda Lavin, Dick Latessa & More in THE LYONS on Broadway! http://broadwayworld.com/article/BWW-TV-First-Look-at-Linda-Lavin-Dick-Latessa-More-in-THE-LYONS-on-Broa…

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:14PM

BWW TV Exclusive: Seth's Broadway Chatterbox With David Garrison! by BroadwayWorld TV

BWW TV Exclusive: Seth's Broadway Chatterbox With David Garrison! http://broadwayworld.com/article/BWW-TV-Exclusive-Seths-Broadway-Chatterbox-With-David-Garrison-20120422 for more infor…

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:14PM

BWW TV: First Look at Raven-Symone in SISTER ACT - Performance Montage! by BroadwayWorld TV

BWW TV: First Look at Raven-Symone in SISTER ACT - Performance Montage! http://broadwayworld.com/article/BWW-TV-First-Look-at-Raven-Symone-in-SISTER-ACT-Performance-Montage-20120423 for mor…

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:14PM

BWW TV: First Look at THE COLUMNIST on Broadway - John Lithgow & More! by BroadwayWorld TV

BWW TV: First Look at THE COLUMNIST on Broadway - John Lithgow & More! http://broadwayworld.com/article/BWW-TV-First-Look-at-THE-COLUMNIST-on-Broadway-John-Lithgow-More-20120420 for mor…

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:02PM

BWW TV: Inside Opening Night of CLYBOURNE PARK! by BroadwayWorld TV

BWW TV: Inside Opening Night of CLYBOURNE PARK! http://broadwayworld.com/article/BWW-TV-Inside-Opening-Night-of-CLYBOURNE-PARK-20120422 for more information. Pulitzer Prize-winning play CLY…

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:02PM

BWW TV EXCLUSIVE: Welcome Back to Broadway Corbin Bleu - Debut Curtain Call & More! by BroadwayWorld TV

BWW TV EXCLUSIVE: Welcome Back to Broadway Corbin Bleu - Debut Curtain Call & More! http://broadwayworld.com/article/BWW-TV-Welcome-Back-to-Broadway-Corbin-Bleu-Debut-Curtain-Call-More-…

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:01PM

Review: Are You There, McPhee? by David Finkle

Paul Gross stars in the world premiere of John Guare's overly convoluted if promising new play at the McCarter Theatre.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:00PM
Monday, May 14, 2012 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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BWW TV: On the Red Carpet for BILLY ELLIOT's Opening Night at the Pantages Theatre! by BroadwayWorld TV

BWW TV: On the Red Carpet for BILLY ELLIOT's Opening Night at the Pantages Theatre! http://losangeles.broadwayworld.com/article/BWW-TV-On-the-Red-Carpet-for-BILLY-ELLIOTs-Opening-Night-…

SOURCE: YouTube at 09:56PM

BWW TV: CHEWING THE SCENERY WITH RANDY RAINBOW Episode 3! by BroadwayWorld TV

BWW TV: CHEWING THE SCENERY WITH RANDY RAINBOW Episode 3! http://broadwayworld.com/article/BWW-TV-EXCLUSIVE-CHEWING-THE-SCENERY-WITH-RANDY-RAINBOW-Ep-3-Featuring-Ricky-Martin-SMASH-Patti-Lu…

SOURCE: YouTube at 09:55PM

BWW TV: SPIDER-MAN Wishes Reeve Carney a Happy Birthday with Video Retrospective by BroadwayWorld TV

BWW TV: SPIDER-MAN Wishes Reeve Carney a Happy Birthday with Video Retrospective http://broadwayworld.com/article/BWW-TV-SPIDER-MAN-Wishes-Reeve-Carney-a-Happy-Birthday-with-Video-Retrospec…

SOURCE: YouTube at 09:53PM

BWW TV: Inside the Broadway Opening Night of ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS! by BroadwayWorld TV

BWW TV: Inside the Broadway Opening Night of ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS! http://broadwayworld.com/article/BWW-TV-Inside-Opening-Night-of-ONE-MAN-TWO-GUVNORS-20120421 for more information. The Nat…

SOURCE: YouTube at 09:49PM

“I’d Hide You” – The UK’s Blast Theory Interactive Performance/Game Launches May 17 by Andy Horwitz

Blast Theory's new interactive performance project premieres May 17 2012 at Future Everything in Manchester, England.

SOURCE: Culturebot at 09:49PM

‘Music’ gloriously fills the night at Writers’ Theatre

HEDY WEISS: Sublime cast renders Stephen Sondheim’s sophisticated “A Little Night Music” on an intimate scale.

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 09:28PM

One Thrilling Combination:Fullerton CA. Says ‘Hello Twelve, Hello Thirteen, Hello… by Leo Buck

“This show is dedicated to anyone who has ever danced in a chorus or marched in step…anywhere!” said Michael Bennet of his Tony-Award winning mega-hit, “A Chorus Line” which took �…

SOURCE: Buck-ing Trends at 09:25PM

WICKED Film Hopeful Julianne Hough Sings 'THE WIZARD AND I' in Central Park by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld previously reported that according to Vanity Fair, 'Dancing with the Stars' vet and star of the 'Rock of Ages' movie Julianne Hough wants to star as Elphaba in the film version…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:21PM

Take What Is Yours by Theasy.com

59E59 Theatres, Off Broadway By Adrienne Urbanski BOTTOM LINE: This powerful historical play sheds light on the little known story of suffragette Alice Paul, aided in part by a well w…

SOURCE: Theatre is Easy at 09:14PM

‘Going to St. Ives’ at Colonial Players by Amanda Gunther by Amanda Gunther

If you venture to the Colonial Players‘ production of Going To St. Ives, you will find a compelling and engaging drama that captivates the audience and keeps them on the edge of their …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:04PM
Monday, May 14, 2012 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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From an Irish Pub To a Scottish King by Barbara Chai

John Tiffany's upcoming one-man version of "Macbeth," with star Alan Cumming nearly the only person allowed on the stage, stands in contrast to his current musical "Once," in which audience …

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal Subscription at 08:57PM

Red carpet opening night at Follies by Center Theatre Group

Red carpet opening night at Follies Celebrating 8 Tony Award nominations! "Follies appears to be the heavy favorite to win the Tony for best revival this year. If you head to the Ahman…

SOURCE: YouTube at 08:53PM

What To Expect When You're Expecting - Official Dance Scene - Interview with Tyce Diorio by DanceOn

What To Expect When You're Expecting - Official Dance Scene - Interview with Tyce Diorio The upcoming 2012 movie, What to Expect When You're Expecting, features choreography by Emmy…

SOURCE: YouTube at 08:48PM

Getting It is Easier When You Know the Score by Lizzie Simon

Each week in Curtain Raisers, we invite a local theater artist to attend a show of his or her choosing and discuss the results. Last week, cabaret star Michael Feinstein opted to see the all…

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal Subscription at 08:35PM

Nice Work If You Can Get It by Barry

By Isa Goldberg/Chief Theater CriticLike it or not, the musical season on Broadway was all about revival, and I mean that in the religious sense. In “Ghosts” a young Wall Streeter is mur…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 08:27PM

Why are Theatre-Makers the Masters of Collaboration? by LA Stage Alliance

LA STAGE Talks at [Inside] the Ford WATCH HERE LIVE NOW

SOURCE: LA STAGE Times at 08:23PM

NY1 Online: On Stage [Full Program] 05/12/12

NY1 VIDEO: Donna Karger hosts the May 12, 2012, edition of On Stage.

SOURCE: NY1 at 08:14PM

PORGY AND BESS, GODSPELL, GHOST, et al. Set for Intrepid Fleet Week, Beg. 5/23 by BroadwayWorld

The Intrepid Sea, Air amp Space Museum, along with the City of New York and the United States Navy, celebrates the 25th annual Fleet Week, to be held from May 23 May 28, 2012. Fleet Week is…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:03PM

Yes, Prime Minister Will Return to West End to Run at Trafalgar Studios by Mark Shenton

Yes, Prime Minister, the stage version of the hit TV series of the same name, is to return to the West End, beginning performances June 6 at the Trafalgar Studios, close to the heart of gove…

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:00PM
Monday, May 14, 2012 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Kristin Chenoweth's QUEEN FREAK and Harry Connick Jr.'s WHEN ANGELS SING Come to Cannes by BroadwayWorld

Gary R. Benz President amp CEO of TV company GRB Entertainment announced today the official launch of the companys international feature film division, which will be selling rights to two fi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:58PM

Photo Flash: First Look at The Old Globe's NOBODY LOVES YOU World Premiere! by BroadwayWorld

The Old Globe's upcoming World Premiere of Nobody Loves You, a musical comedy with music and lyrics by Gaby Alter and book and lyrics by Itamar Moses set in the world of reality television i…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:32PM

SLSO: David Robertson adds a second orchestral gig - in Sydney

Australia’s Sydney Symphony Orchestra has announced the appointment of St. Louis Symphony Orchestra music director David Robertson as its chief conductor and artistic director, effective J…

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 07:10PM

The Roads They Didn’t Take in Follies and Cyrano by Don Shirley

Follies was the first production at LA's Shubert Theatre, and that theater's imminent demolition 30 years later was the occasion for a Follies-like reunion, which is recalled by the experie…

SOURCE: LA STAGE Times at 07:02PM

BWW TV: Topher Grace-Led LONELY I'M NOT Video Highlights! by BroadwayWorld TV

Second Stage Theatres production of Paul Weitzs world premiere comedy, LONELY, IM NOT, directed by Trip Cullman, runs through June 3rd at Second Stage Theatre. The show opened on May 7. Prod…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:00PM

Swan Lake: A leap into the future

It's the unforgettable concluding image of Billy Elliot: our hero blossoms into adulthood in Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake, taking an elemental leap onto the stage. Now, the choreographer's fam…

SOURCE: The Independent at 07:00PM
Monday, May 14, 2012 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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BWW TV EXCLUSIVE: Rachel Potter Celebrates New EP Release with Constantine Maroulis at Joe's Pub! by BroadwayWorld TV

EVITA's Rachel Potter and ROCK OF AGES' alumsoon-to-be JEKYLL amp HYDE star Constantine Maroulis took to the stage at Joe's Pub last night, May 13, to celebrate the release of Potter's debut…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:49PM

Photo Flash: Beyonce Visits Broadway's GHOST! by BroadwayWorld

Music superstar Beyonce visited Broaway's GHOST THE MUSICAL on Saturday, May 12, at the Lunt-Fontanne Theater. Check out a photo of her and the cast below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:48PM

John Guare’s ‘Are You There, McPhee? at the McCarter in Princeton

PRINCETON — From the get-go, you know you’re into a bizarre tale with John Guare’s Are You There, McPhee?, a world premiere that opened Friday at Princeton’s McCarter…

SOURCE: Philly.com at 06:45PM

From the Red Carpet to the After-Party, See Darren Criss & More at the 13th Annual Audience Choice Awards by Broadway.com

Broadway’s brightest stars headed uptown to the Allen Room at the Time-Warner Center on May 13 to celebrate the 13th annual Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards. From the red carpet to …

SOURCE: houston.broadway.com at 06:44PM

From the Red Carpet to the After-Party, See Darren Criss & More at the 13th Annual Audience Choice Awards by Broadway.com

Broadway’s brightest stars headed uptown to the Allen Room at the Time-Warner Center on May 13 to celebrate the 13th annual Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards. From the red carpet to …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:44PM

High School in the Spotlight: Newton Community High School by BroadwayWorld

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

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:35PM

Alan Rickman to Play CBGB's Hilly Krystal in Upcoming Film by BroadwayWorld

According to Billboard.com, Alan Rickman will play Hilly Krystal, founder and owner of New York rock club CBGB, in Jody Savin and Randall Miller's upcoming film.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:28PM

Anthony Rapp to Bring WITHOUT YOU to Edinburgh Fringe by BroadwayWorld

Anthony Rapp will perform his one-man show, Anthony Rapp Without You An Evening of Love, Loss and the Musical Rent, at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival on August 1-26.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:25PM

ONCE: The most Tony-nominated show of 2012! by Once: A New Musical

Now the BEST MUSICAL winner of the Outer Critics Circle Awards and a total of 11 Tony Award nominations, including BEST MUSICAL.

SOURCE: YouTube at 06:24PM

Photo Booth Fun! See Darren Criss, Jeremy Jordan & More Get Silly at the 2012 Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards by Broadway.com

From songs by Darren Criss to impromptu speeches by Stephanie J. Block, the 13th annual Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards were a ridiculously good time, but when the show was done, the fun…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:20PM

Darren Criss ("Glee") Sings the Opening Number of the 2012 Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards by Broadway.com

Darren Criss ("Glee") Sings the Opening Number of the 2012 Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards At the 13th annual Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards, host Darren Criss brought al…

SOURCE: YouTube at 06:20PM

Get a Front Row Seat! A Photo Scrapbook of the 2012 Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards Ceremony by Broadway.com

On May 13, Darren Criss, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Laura Osnes, Newsies and Peter and the Starcatcher were big winners at the 2012 Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards ceremony, and we’…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:18PM

STAGE TUBE: Jim Parsons, Scott Ellis, and More Talk HARVEY! by Stage Tube

Roundabout Theatre Company presents Jim Parsons Elwood P. Dowd, Jessica Hecht Veta Louise Simmons, Charles Kimbrough William R. Chumley, M.D., Larry Bryggman Judge Omar Gaffney, Carol Kane B…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:18PM

ABDC Season 7 Week 6 - Top 5 & Eliminated Crews - Mos Wanted Crew, 8 Flavahz, Elektrolytes & More by DanceOn

ABDC Season 7 Week 6 - Top 5 & Eliminated Crews - Mos Wanted Crew, 8 Flavahz, Elektrolytes & More America's Best Dance Crew (ABDC), season 7's top 5 crews tell us which crew…

SOURCE: YouTube at 06:14PM

Review: Living Large in a Mini Kind of Way (Teatro Luna) by Scotty Zacher

Based on real events from Diane Rodriguez’s own life, *Living Large* is a cautionary tale laced with hope - and an understanding of the value of forgiving ourselves. Highly Recommended.

SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 06:13PM

Theater Review: ‘pool (no water),’ by Mark Ravenhill at the 9th Space by Charles Isherwood

Three cheers for the small but ambitious One Year Lease Theater Company for bringing Mark Ravenhill’s terrific play “pool (no water)” to New York.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 06:12PM

George Street Playhouse Honors Arthur Laurents with Fund for New Works by BroadwayWorld

On Sunday, May 6, George Street Playhouse paid tribute to playwright and director Arthur Laurents with the naming of the theatres mainstage as The Arthur Laurents Stage at George Street Play…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:11PM

Watch Darren Criss’ Swoon-Worthy Opening Number at the 2012 Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards by Broadway.com

At the 13th annual Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards, host Darren Criss brought along a special surprise: his guitar! Last winter, Criss took Broadway by storm when he starred as J. Pierre…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:11PM

Prometheus|Unbound by Wilfredo Hernandez

(Generation Without Borders is an essay series created by TCG for the 50th Anniversary of World Theatre Day. Submit your own essay for consideration to Gus Schulenburg.) A generation withou…

SOURCE: Theatre Communications Group at 06:05PM

STAGE TUBE: John Larroquette Gives Actors Fund Speech at THE BEST MAN by Stage Tube

Yesterday, May 13, Broadway's THE BEST MAN gave a special performance benefitting the Actors Fund. In the video below, John Larroquette thanks the audience for their support, and shares how …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:05PM

Speech! Speech! Darren Criss Thanks Fans After Winning 2012 Broadway.com Audience Choice Award by Broadway.com

One of the highlights of Darren Criss’ appearance at the 2012 Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards was his charming acceptance speech after winning the award for Best Replacement. In th…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:04PM

Harrison Dowzell Joins The Cast of the West End’s Billy Elliot the Musical by Broadway.com

Harrison Dowzell becomes the 30th boy to play the title role of Billy Elliot in the West End musical. Dowzell, who joins the cast of Billy Elliot on May 14, will alternate the role of B…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:02PM

This Week's New Classifieds on BWW - 5/14/12

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld.com for 51412.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:00PM
Monday, May 14, 2012 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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PETER AND THE STARCATCHER to Launch National Tour in Denver, CO - August 2013! by BroadwayWorld

Producers Nancy Nagel Gibbs, Greg Schaffert, Eva Price and Tom Smedes announced today that Rick Elices new play, Peter and the Starcatcher, will embark on a national tour, opening in August …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:57PM

New movies-to-stage fund backs 'Flamingo Kid' musical by David Ng

Like them or not, Broadway musicals based on movies have become a staple of the New York theater scene. Risk-averse investors see them as a safe bet in an industry marked by escalating costs…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 05:55PM

Anita Gillette, Lorenzo Lamas Set for Reagle Music Theatre Summer Season by David Gordon

Anita Gillette and Lorenzo Lamas are among the actors who will take part in summer musical theater productions at Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston. The season will open with Lamas fea…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:52PM

Evita by Lizwollman

Jason Kempin/Getty Images North AmericaLike Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita was one of those shows I grew up with, but never actually saw staged. And perhaps not coincidentally, these two are …

SOURCE: Show Showdown at 05:44PM

The Afternoon Report, Monday, May 14, 2012 by Boneau/Bryan-Brown

Brought to you by Boneau/Bryan-Brown Monday, May 14, 2012 Today’s Tweets from BBB Follow us on Twitter – http://twitter.com/BBBway Click on any hyperlinked  item for more informatio…

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Lookin’ Good, Broadway! The Fab Fashion of the Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards by Broadway.com

Glam was the name of the game at the 2012 Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards, and Broadway’s fave leading ladies pulled out all the fashion stops on the big night. Bright whites, bril…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:39PM

Chloe Sevigny to Star in Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa’s Abigail/1702 at New York Stage and Film by Broadway.com

Chloe Sevigny is set to star in Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa's previously announced play Abigail/1702 as part of the 2012 season of New York Stage and Film at Vassar College. Directe…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:35PM

Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of Atlantic Theatre Company's CHIMICHANGAS AND ZOLOFT by BroadwayWorld

Atlantic Theater Company presents the world premiere of Fernanda Coppels new play CHIMICHANGAS AND ZOLOFT featuring Teddy Caez, Zabryna Guevara, Alfredo Narciso, Xochitl Romero, and Carmen Z…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:34PM

Funder knows best by Diane Ragsdale

In a recent thought-provoking Createquity post, Creative Placemaking Has an Outcomes Problem, Ian David Moss examines one of the newer initiatives of the NEA (and its private philanthropy f…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 05:25PM

Secrets of the Tony Nominees! What Tony Awards Tradition Does Evita’s Michael Cerveris Want to Break? by Broadway.com

As the excitement builds for the 2012 Tony Awards, Broadway.com is presenting a series of exclusive video features in which your favorite nominated stars spill secrets about themselves, thei…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:25PM

STAGE TUBE: MAMMA MIA! Moms Jennifer Perry and Monica Kapoor on CBS 2 by Stage Tube

CBS 2 entertainment reporter Katie McGee visited MAMMA MIA super mom Broadway cast members Jennifer Perry and Monica Kapoor at home and the theater to discuss raising their families while pe…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:24PM

‘Music’ gloriously fills the night at Writers’ Theater

Why not just waltz directly to the point in dizzying three-quarter time? So here is the spin: It would be difficult to imagine a more glorious rendering of Stephen Sondheim’s “A Little N…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 05:23PM

Peter and the Starcatcher to Launch National Tour in 2013 by Broadway.com

After earning nine Tony Award nominations, the Broadway play Peter and the Starcatcher will hit the road on a U.S. national tour beginning August 2013 at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House in De…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:20PM

George Street Playhouse Renames Mainstage After Arthur Laurents by Dan Bacalzo

George Street Playhouse will be renaming its Mainstage as The Arthur Laurents Stage at George Street Playhouse, in honor of the late playwright and director. The theater has also announced t…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:18PM

Sherry Eaker talks to Broadway performer and recording artist Luba Mason by Nitelifeexchange

NiteLifeExchange.com i-Spondant Sherry Eaker talks to Broadway performer and recording artist Luba Mason, who will be appearing at Iridium on Tuesday, May 15th

SOURCE: NiteLifeExchange at 05:15PM

‘What the Heck?’ Anything Goes' Stephanie J. Block on Her Impromptu Wicked Acceptance Speech at the Audience Choice Awards by Broadway.com

On May 13, Anything Goes star Stephanie J. Block had her fingers crossed to win the award for Best Replacement at the 2012 Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards. When the honor ultimately went…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:15PM

‘What the Heck?’ Anything Goes' Stephanie J. Block on Her Impromptu Wicked Acceptance Speech at the Audience Choice Awards by Broadway.com

On May 13, Anything Goes star Stephanie J. Block had her fingers crossed to win the award for Best Replacement at the 2012 Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards. When the honor ultimately went…

SOURCE: austin.broadway.com at 05:15PM

STAGE TUBE: First Look at THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS at The Old Globe - Video Montage! by Stage Tube

The Old Globe is presenting the West Coast Premiere of The Scottsboro Boys, the critically acclaimed musical about an infamous chapter in American history. Nominated for 12 Tony Awards, The …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:15PM

A.C.T.'s Young Conservatory to Present Show Choir! The Musical by Bethany Rickwald

A.C.T.'s Young Conservatory is set to present the west coast premiere of Show Choir! The Musical by Mark McDaniels and Donald Garverick, May 26-June 9 at The Theater at Children's …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:15PM

Broadway Grosses: The Lion King Stays on Top by Broadway.com

Fifteen years into its run and The Lion King still reigns supreme on Broadway. The show finished at the top of the grosses charts this week, followed by other long-running hits Wicked and Th…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:03PM

Laura Osnes on Her Audience Choice Award for Favorite Actress: 'I Didn't Think I Had a Chance' by Kathy Henderson

Given her 2012 Best Actress Tony nomination for Bonnie & Clyde, Laura Osnes must have secretly expected to take home the Broadway.com Audience Choice Award for Favorite Actress in a Musi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:03PM

Everest by Francis

As I was settling into my seat at the performance of The Iceman Cometh at the Goodman Theatre, the woman sitting behind me said loudly to her companion, “I think this is the same place we …

SOURCE: From the Ledge at 05:02PM

BWW Awards Update 5/14 - 20 Days to Go! WICKED & LES MISERABLES Still Tied for Best Tour! by BroadwayWorld

Voting opened on May 3, 2012 and runs through June 4, 2012 for the 10th Annual BroadwayWorld.com Awards Here are the current standings as of 514 with just 20 days to go in voting

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:02PM
Monday, May 14, 2012 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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ArtsBeat: 'Peter and the Starcatcher' to Go on National Tour Next Year by Patrick Healy

In a relatively rare move for a non-musical play "Peter and the Starcatcher" will go on tour, starting in Denver.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 04:58PM

Peter and the Starcatcher Will Spread Starstuff On U.S. Tour by Adam Hetrick

Peter and the Starcatcher, the imaginative new Broadway play with music about the origins of Peter Pan that garnered nine Tony Award nominations, will spread its magic on a U.S. national tou…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:58PM

Peter and the Starcatcher to Launch National Tour August 2013 by Dan Bacalzo

Rick Elice's new Tony-nominated Broadway play, Peter and the Starcatcher, will launch a national tour at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House in Denver, CO in August 2013. The play's To…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:57PM

STAGE TUBE: NBC Releases GO ON & NEW NORMAL Trailers! by Stage Tube

After announcing its fall line-up today, NBC has released trailers for all its new shows, including GO ON, starring Broadway's Laura Benanti and THE NEW NORMAL, starring BOOK OF MORMON's And…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:54PM

Keep the Drama on the Stage by Elyzabeth Gregory Wilder by HowlRound

Playwright Elyzabeth Gregory Wilder returns to the Alabama Shakespeare Festival’s Southern Writers’ Project with a new play and a new kid. Follow Elyzabeth in this three part series as s…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 04:54PM

What Marina Abramović’s Institute Tells Us About How the Art World Contextualizes Performance by Jeremy M. Barker

And where we can look for alternative presentational aesthetics, with reference to Michael Kliën and Steve Valk

SOURCE: Culturebot at 04:49PM

Liza Minnelli to Appear on THE TALK Tomorrow by BroadwayWorld

THE TALK will welcome the legendary Liza Minnelli for the first time on Tuesday, May 15. Minnelli will be a guest on the CBS program to talk about her new CD Liza Minnelli Live At The Winter…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:40PM

Musical about a musical is still clever despite showing its age by Chris Jones

Before there was the rapidly atrophying NBC sitcom "Smash," there was "[Title of Show]," a cleverly metadramatic little show by Hunter Bell and Jeff Bowen , wherein a couple of young guys tr…

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Things We Love: beauty eye by Marc Laroche by Tony

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Fuse Dance Review: Boston Ballet Ends 48th Season on an Encouraging Note by Arts Fuse Editor

To his credit, Boston Ballet's artistic director Mikko Nissinen is looking far and wide for ways to expand the company's repertory.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 04:37PM

Broadway Ticket Buying Guide: May 14-20 by BroadwayWorld

While the Tony nominated LEAP OF FAITH took its final Broadway bow yesterday, yet another casualty is coming up on Sunday. HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING will close after …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:35PM

Austin Pendleton to Direct Boston Midsummer Opera's Don Pasquale by Bethany Rickwald

Boston Midsummer Opera is set to present Don Pasquale by Donizetti, July 25-29 at Tsai Performance Center at Boston University. Award winning playwright, director, and actor Austin Pendleto…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:31PM

Photo Flash: Julie White, Dylan Baker, et al. at Page 73 Benefit by BroadwayWorld

On May 11, Becky Ann Baker GOOD PEOPLE, Freaks and Geeks, Dylan Baker GOD OF CARNAGE, Kings, Christopher Abbott Martha Marcy May Marlene, HBOs Girls and 2011 Broadway revival of HOUSE OF BLU…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:30PM

ArtsBeat: Broadway Plays Avoiding Box-Office Doldrums by Patrick Healy

May is usually a tough time at the box office for Broadway plays, but many are doing well this year.

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Casting Announced for World Premiere of Eastland: A New Musical in Chicago by Michael Gioia

The Lookingglass Theatre Company will present the world premiere of Eastland: A New Musical, based in part on events from Jay Bonansinga’s novel “The Sinking of the Eastland: Ame…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:26PM

MAMMA MIA! Super Moms Jennifer Perry & Monica Kapoor by Mamma Mia!

CBS 2 entertainment reporter Katie McGee visited MAMMA MIA! ‘super mom’ Broadway cast members Jennifer Perry and Monica Kapoor at home and the theater to discuss raising their families w…

SOURCE: Broadway’s Best Shows at 04:22PM

Highlights From Lonely, I'm Not Starring Topher Grace

Oscar nominated director Paul Weitz ("American Pie," "About a Boy") continues his playwriting career (Trust, Roulette) with his latest Off-Broadway offering Lonely, I'm Not. Presented by the…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:18PM

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Weekly Grosses Analysis - 5/14 by BroadwayWorld

Welcome to this week's edition of our new WEEKLY GROSSES ANALYSIS, part of our new Industry Insights section that will feature insider industry information, commentary and insights Read on f…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:16PM

Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 5/13/12

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 5132012.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:16PM

Ethan Hawke to Star in Sci-Fi Film Predestination by Dan Bacalzo

Tony Award nominee Ethan Hawke will star in the upcoming sci-fi film, Predestination, according to a report in Variety. The film, based on the Robert A. Heinlein short story 'All You Z…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:16PM

A Double Audience Choice Award Win Sends Jeremy Jordan 'Over the Moon' by Danica Daniel

Jack Kelly who? On May 13 Jeremy Jordan was the real "King of New York" as the Newsies star picked up two Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards, including Favorite Actor in a Mu…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:14PM

STAGE TUBE: THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS Hits the Old Globe - Show Montage! by Stage Tube

The Old Globe is presenting the West Coast Premiere of The Scottsboro Boys, the critically acclaimed musical about an infamous chapter in American history. Nominated for 12 Tony Awards, The …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:12PM

Broadway Grosses: May 7-13 by David Gewirtzman

All data provided by The Broadway League View Broadway Grosses in a sortable table or view by show at the Playbill Vault  

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:07PM

Andrew Lloyd Webber to Be Honored at Ivor Novello Awards by Dan Bacalzo

Broadway and West End composer Andrew Lloyd Webber will receive a Fellowship of the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors (BASCA) at the Ivor Novello Awards for songwriting, …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:06PM

Photo Blast From The Past: Judd Hirsch! by Walter McBride

Today, we bring you Judd Hirsch circa 1985. For his performance in Taxi, in 1981 and again in 1983, Judd Hirsch won the Emmy Award for Lead Actor In a Comedy Series. Hirsch went on to play t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:03PM

Rent Reunion! Adam Pascal and Daphne Rubin-Vega Have a 'Fantastic' Time Together as Broadway.com Award Presenters by Broadway.com

Roger and Mimi were at it again as Adam Pascal and Daphne-Rubin Vega took to the Allen Room podium on May 13 to present trophies at the Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards. Introduced by hos…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:02PM
Monday, May 14, 2012 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Marcy Heisler, Andrew Gerle and Matt Schatz Named 2012 Recipients of Kleban Prize by BroadwayWorld

The Kleban Foundation today announced that the 22nd Annual Kleban Prize for the most promising musical theatre lyricist has gone to Marcy Heisler. For the Kleban Prize for the most promising…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:59PM

Miracle on South Division Street by Wendy Caster

Tom Dudzick's lovely and touching comedy, Miracle on South Division Street, focuses on the working-class Nowaks of Buffalo--Clara and her three adult children--a close-knit family who nevert…

SOURCE: Show Showdown at 03:46PM

Liz Duffy Adams, Marcus Gardley, Octavio Solis Set for Des Voix Festival by Bethany Rickwald

Playwrights Octavio Solis, Marcus Gardley, and Liz Duffy Adams are set to join French playwrights Samuel Gallet, Marion Aubert, and Nathalie Fillion for Des Voix Festival of new works, May 2…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:44PM

Chloe Sevigny to Star in Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa's Play Abigail / 1702 by Dan Bacalzo

Oscar nominee Chloe Sevigny will star in Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa's Abigail / 1702, which as previously reported, is being presented as part of New York Stage and Film's 2012 Powerho…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:44PM

Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards Host Darren Criss on His Big Win, Gleeful Fans and Theater Love by Broadway.com

Broadway and Glee fans went wild at the news that Darren Criss would host the Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards on May 13, and the reviews are in: He was a hit, both personally and profess…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:41PM

Peter and the Starcatcher's Celia Keenan-Bolger on Her 'Amazing' Audience Choice Award Win as Favorite Actress by Kathy Henderson

As the evening’s first winner of a Broadway.com Audience Choice Award, Celia Keenan-Bolger (Favorite Actress in a Play for Peter and the Starcatcher) lifted the audience’s spirit…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:36PM

David Engel, John J. Joseph to Star in ICT's Leading Ladies by Bethany Rickwald

International City Theatre (ICT) is set to present Ken Ludwig's Leading Ladies, June 5-July 1. Richard Israel will direct. Leading Ladies turns a play within a play into a farcical st…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:35PM

Foster the People Houdini - Official Dance Tutorial - Choreography How To by DanceOn

Foster the People Houdini - Official Dance Tutorial - Choreography How To Foster the People show off their dance skills in their new official video "Houdini." The Foster the Peopl…

SOURCE: YouTube at 03:33PM

Connie Chats on Opening Night: Follies by Connie Danese

On opening night of Follies at the Ahmanson, Connie chatted with Annie Potts, Robert Wuhl, JoAnne Worley, Kevin Chamberlin, Michael Ritchie, the production's director Eric Schaeffer, the da…

SOURCE: LA STAGE Times at 03:33PM

Chloe Sevigny Will Star in Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa's Crucible-Inspired Drama Abigail/1702 by Adam Hetrick

Chloe Sevigny will portray Abigail Williams in Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa's Abigail/1702, a new drama that explores the aftermath of Arthur Miller's The Crucible, which will be stag…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:28PM

PHOTO FLASH: Dylan Baker, Cady Huffman, Rebecca Naomi Jones, Julie White at Page 73 Benefit by Dan Bacalzo

Tony Award winner Julie White hosted Page 73 Productions' spring benefit, which was held May 11 at City Winery. The event featured the world premiere of three commissioned new songs b…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:26PM

Susan Blackwell Goes Backstage with the Broadway.com Audience Choice Award Nominees! by Broadway.com

The 13th annual Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards started off with a bang on May 13 at the Allen Room thanks to Susan Blackwell.

SOURCE: YouTube at 03:25PM

‘Valhella’ at Baltimore Rock Opera Society by Andrew L. Baughman by Andrew L. Baughman

Great Odin’s Raven! Nothing – and I mean NOTHING – can prepare you for the rock SPECTACLE that is the BROS production of Valhella,now playing at The Autograph Playhouse in Balt…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 03:25PM

Lincoln Center Theater to Open Claire Tow Theater for LCT3 by Robin Pogrebin

Lincoln Center Theater opens a 112-seat showcase on Tuesday intended to serve a younger, more diverse audience.

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Andrew Gerle, Marcy Heisler, Matt Schatz Win Kleban Prizes by Dan Bacalzo

The Kleban Foundation has announced that the recipients of the 22nd Annual Kleban Prizes, which will be presented at a private ceremony at ASCAP on June 18. The award for the most promising…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:10PM

Photo Flash: Gad, Rannells Among Broadway Stars at NBC's Upfront by BroadwayWorld

The stars of Broadway were shining at today's 2012 NBC Upfront Presentation to advertisers held at Radio City Music Hall in New York. Among the stars of stage and screen were 'Book of Mormon…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:09PM

Don’t Dress for Dinner’s Spencer Kayden in NY Times Arts & Leisure by Amy Kass

The New York Times Arts & Leisure Snapshot | Spencer Kayden Still Recognizable Without Pigtails By CATHERINE RAMPELL May 13, 2012 A DECADE ago Spencer Kayden stole New Yorkers’ bl…

SOURCE: BONEAU/BRYAN-BROWN at 03:07PM

Marcy Heisler, Andrew Gerle and Matt Schatz Win Kleban Prizes; Each Receives $100,000 Prize by Andrew Gans

The three recipients of the 22nd Annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre were announced May 14.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:06PM

Marcy Heisler, Andrew Gerle and Matt Schatz Win Kleban Prizes by Andrew Gans

The three recipients of the 22nd Annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre were announced May 14.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:05PM

What's Playing on Broadway This Week: May 14-20 by BroadwayWorld

With awards season in full swing, what better way to celebrate all Broadway has to offer than to take in a show If you're making plans, we have all the info you need - check out BWW's show s…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:03PM

ONCE: The Creative Team by Once: A New Musical

Meet the creative team of the hit Broadway musical ONCE, and learn how they turned an independent film into the most Tony-nominated show of the 2011-2012 season!

SOURCE: YouTube at 03:02PM

For 2012 Peter and the Starcatcher Tony Nominee Christian Borle, It's Been a "Smash"-ing Year by Andrew Gans

It's been a whirlwind year for 2012 Tony nominee and "Smash" star Christian Borle, currently recognized for his performance as Black Stache in Rick Elice's Peter and the St…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:00PM
Monday, May 14, 2012 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Newsies' Jeremy Jordan and Kara Lindsay on Sharing Broadway.com Awards: ‘We're Just Big Fat Goofballs’ by Josh Ferri

Newsies was the big winner at the 13th annual Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards, taking home four trophies including Favorite Onstage Pair for leads Jeremy Jordan and Kara L…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:58PM

Newsies' Jeremy Jordan and Kara Lindsay on Sharing Broadway.com Awards: ‘We're Just Big Fat Goofballs’ by Josh Ferri

Newsies was the big winner at the 13th annual Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards, taking home four trophies including Favorite Onstage Pair for leads Jeremy Jordan and Kara L…

SOURCE: austin.broadway.com at 02:58PM

Harvey - About the Show by Roundabout Theatre Company

Two-time Emmy® winner and Golden Globe Award® winner Jim Parsons ("The Big Bang Theory"), Jessica Hecht (After the Fall) and Charles Kimbrough (The Merchant of Venice) star in Harvey, the …

SOURCE: YouTube at 02:51PM

Harvey - Commercial by Roundabout Theatre Company

Harvey - Commercial Two-time Emmy® winner and Golden Globe Award® winner Jim Parsons ("The Big Bang Theory"), Jessica Hecht (After the Fall) and Charles Kimbrough (The Mer…

SOURCE: YouTube at 02:51PM

Darren Criss Sings, Jackie Hoffman Gets Racy & More Memorable Moments at the 2012 Broadway.com Awards by Broadway.com

Broadway’s best arrived at the 2012 Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards on May 13 ready to celebrate, and the hour-long show was filled with laughs, music and thank-yous to fans, set a…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:49PM

Boneau/Bryan-Brown Congratulates Our 2011-2012 Outer Critics Circle Award Winners by Boneau/Bryan-Brown

The Outer Critics Circle Award winners were announced today. The awards ceremony will take place on May 24, 2012. DEATH OF A SALESMAN has won Outstanding Revival of a Play. DON’T DRESS FO…

SOURCE: BONEAU/BRYAN-BROWN at 02:46PM

Stephanie J. Block, Joel Grey & the Cast of Anything Goes Rock Out to One Direction by Broadway.com

The fun never stops aboard the S.S. American! When the cast of Anything Goes isn’t crooning Cole Porter classics, they’re backstage jamming to “What Makes You Beautiful&rdq…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:40PM

FREUD'S LAST SESSION Celebrates 700 Performances Friday by BroadwayWorld

FREUD’S LAST SESSION, the play by Mark St. Germain, will celebrate its 700th New York performance this Friday, May 18th at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street). Winner of the 2011 Off B…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:36PM

Watch a Sneak Peek of Steven Pasquale in NBC’s New Drama Do No Harm by Broadway.com

In NBC's upcoming Jekyll & Hyde-inspired series Do No Harm, Steven Pasquale is having some pretty frightening identity issues. With a pilot episode directed by Michael Mayer, th…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:34PM

I Interview Playwrights Part 451: David Robson by Adam Szymkowicz

David RobsonHometown: Philadelphia, PACurrent Town: Wilmington, DE, just thirty miles down the road.Q: Tell me about Assassin. A: “Assassin” uses a real event as its backdrop. During a…

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ONSTAGE & BACKSTAGE: Andrea Martin Gets Prickley; Laura Osnes Goes from Soprano to Belter by Seth Rudetsky

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

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Behind the Scenes at Spider-Man: Creating a New York City “Not Bound by Gravity”

A 2012 Tony Award nominee for Best Scenic Design of a Musical, George Tsypin talks about his inspirations and the challenges of bringing a comic book world to life in Broadway's Spider-Man T…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:29PM

Barbara Walsh to Star in Terrence McNally's Master Class at Alpine Theatre Project by Bethany Rickwald

Barbara Walsh is set to star in a production of Terrence McNally's Master Class at Alpine Theatre Project, June 15-24. David Ackroyd will direct. Originally developed at "The Gat…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:28PM

Gregg Edelman, Tovah Feldshuh, Sheldon Harnick Set for Second Avenue Meets Broadway by Dan Bacalzo

Four-time Tony nominee Tovah Feldshuh and legendary lyricist Sheldon Harnick will headline The Museum of the City of New York's benefit cabaret, Second Avenue Meets Broadway, to be held…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:28PM

Weekend Poll Top Three: Tom Hanks Fans Hope to See Forrest Gump and More Make a Run on Broadway by Broadway.com

Tom Hanks may have starred in over 40 films, but the two-time Oscar winner has never appeared on the Great White Way, but that's about to change. The celebrated actor recently nabbed the…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:15PM

Quintessence Theatre Group’s ‘Seagull’ remains grounded

“If you could only know what it is to have lost everything…. Every hope has deserted me.” That a Russian writer penned these lines in 1895 might not surprise us. That the…

SOURCE: Philly.com at 02:15PM

Review: 'Are You There, McPhee?' by Howard Shapiro

John Guare's mix of realism and fanstasy in "Are You There, McPhee?" a world premiere at McCarter Theatre, becomes a tiresome saga. Inquirer theater critic Howard Shapiro reviews from Prince…

SOURCE: Philly.com at 02:13PM

Blair Underwood and Nicole Ari Parker Address Streetcar Critics by Adam Hetrick

Blair Underwood and Nicole Ari Parker, who star in the Broadway revival of A Streetcar Named Desire, are speaking out against critics of the multi-racial production that offers a fresh persp…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:11PM

Blair Underwood and Nicole Parker Address Streetcar Critics by Adam Hetrick

Blair Underwood and Nicole Parker, who star in the Broadway revival of A Streetcar Named Desire, are speaking out against critics of the multi-racial production that offers a fresh perspecti…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:10PM

Magician Max Maven's Thinking in Person Set for Off-Broadway Run by Dan Bacalzo

Max Maven: Thinking in Person will play an Off-Broadway run at the Abingdon Theatre Arts Complex, June 12-July 1, with an opening on June 14. Alexander Marshall will direct. The world famou…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:06PM
Monday, May 14, 2012 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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PHOTO CALL: Idina Menzel, Taye Diggs and Valerie Harper Visit Peter and the Starcatcher by Matthew Blank

Idina Menzel, Taye Diggs and Valerie Harper were on hand at the May 12 performance of Broadway's Peter and the Starcatcher.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:55PM

The Weekly Howl on Tuesday, May 15: Vote for what you want to talk about! by HowlRound

Riffing off the “demand-side” concept that Cheryl Ikemiya talks about in the recent David Dower Friday Phone Call, we at HowlRound want to know what you—the #newplay community…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 01:53PM

Tony Winner Laura Benanti Drives Matthew Perry Crazy on NBC's Go On by Broadway.com

In NBC’s new sitcom Go On, Tony-winning actresses Laura Benanti and Julie White and Friends alum Matthew Perry have serious issues. In the Scott Silveri series, Ryan King (Perry), a ch…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:51PM

Playhouse Restaurant Partners – lots of delicious to go around! by Westport Country Playhouse

May 14, 2012By Linda KavenaughGuest BloggerWestport Country Playhouse is once again thrilled to be partnering with such talented restaurateurs and chefs. Westport has become quite the destin…

SOURCE: Westport Country Playhouse at 01:51PM

THE SCREENING ROOM: A First Look at NBC's Upcoming Josh Gad Series "1600 Penn" (Video) by Michael Gioia

Book of Mormon Tony Award nominee Josh Gad co-writes, executive produces and stars in the upcoming White House family comedy “1600 Penn.” Here is a first look at the series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:49PM

Three Kingdoms

Legit Reviews||Abroad: What becomes painfully clear during three hours of intensely committed but deafeningly unsubtle physical performance is that anomie is the enemy of drama.

SOURCE: Variety at 01:41PM

Photo Flash: John Tartaglia, Christine Pedi, et al. at Tony Awards Film Screenings of OKLAHOMA and CAROL CHANNING: LARGER THAN LIFE by BroadwayWorld

On Sunday, May 13th, the Tony Awards Film Series featured two films, Carol Channing Larger Than Life, and Oklahoma

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:39PM

Write Act Repertory to Present Return of Geeks! The Musical! by Bethany Rickwald

Write Act Repertory in association with Musical Geek Productions is set to present a return engagement of the world premiere production of Thomas J. Misuraca's Geeks! The Musical, June …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:34PM

Flora’s first opening night by Richard Seff

May 11th marked the 47th anniversary of the opening of a Broadway musical by a new songwriting partnership, brought together by a Broadway agent working on his first big show, and introducin…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 01:29PM

Rock of Ages' Rock the Red Carpet Contest Offers Tickets to Advance Movie Screening by Michael Gioia

In anticipation of the upcoming movie musical “Rock of Ages,” which will hit movie theatres June 15, the Broadway cast of Rock of Ages has launched the Rock the Red Carpet Sweeps…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:25PM

Photo Flash: TRACES Cast Visits Tasti D-Lite! by BroadwayWorld

Throughout May, the Times Square Tasti D-Lite 1588 Broadway is featuring an exclusive TRACES flavor, Alive with Traces, every Sunday in May. The cast recently stopped by to check out the spe…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:24PM

Kevin Kline, Dianne Wiest Set for I take your hand in mine ... Benefit by Dan Bacalzo

Stage and screen stars Kevin Kline and Dianne Wiest will perform I take your hand in mine ... in a staged reading benefiting The Acting Company to be held at The Kaye Playhouse on Monday, …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:18PM

Todd Robbins to Host Burlesque at the Beach at Coney Island by David Gordon

The Pontani Sisters will return to Coney Island on Friday, March 25 for Burlesque at the Beach. The 10pm revue will be hosted by Todd Robbins (Play Dead), and feature performers Gal Friday,…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:15PM

Photo Flash: Chris Noth Visits SPIDER-MAN by BroadwayWorld

On Saturday, May 12, stage and screen star Chris Noth, last seen on Broadway in THAT CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON, visited the Foxwoods Theatre to check out SPIDER-MAN TURN OFF THE DARK. Check out ph…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:13PM

The Studio Theatre Announces Additional Titles for 2012-2013 Season by David Gordon

The Studio Theatre has announced the additional titles and performers that will round out its previously reported 2012-2013 season. Amy Herzog's drama 4000 Miles, directed by Joy Zinom…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:13PM

PHOTO CALL: Richard Fleeshman, Caissie Levy and Da’Vine Joy Randolph Perform at Time Warner Center by Matthew Blank

Ghost The Musical stars Richard Fleeshman, Caissie Levy and Tony nominee Da’Vine Joy Randolph performed a selection of tunes from the show May 11 at Time Warner Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:10PM
Monday, May 14, 2012 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Aaron Sorkin Speaks at Syracuse University's 158th Commencement - Speech Transcript by BroadwayWorld

Writer for stage and screen Aaron Sorkin spoke at Syracuse University's 158th Commencement yesterday read a transcipt from his speech below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:59PM

Irakli Kavsadze, Vato Tsikurishvili to Star in Synetic's Home of the Soldier by David Gordon

Casting has been announced for the world premiere of Ben Cunis and Paata Tsikurishvili's Home of the Soldier, to run May 31-July 1 at Synetic Theater. The father-and-son wartime drama …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:53PM

ABC Cancels Kristin Chenoweth Series "GCB"; Fans Create Online Petition by Adam Hetrick

"GCB," the television series by Steel Magnolias writer Robert Harling, which stars Tony and Emmy winner Kristin Chenoweth, has been canceled by ABC television, the network announce…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:52PM

2012 Stage Top Honor Award Nominations by The Broadway Critic

San Jose Stage Company Announces Nominations for the “2012 Stage Top Honor Awards”; Celebrates Excellence in High School Musical Theatre San Jose, CA – Monday, May 14, 2012: San Jose S…

SOURCE: The Broadway Critic Blog at 12:51PM

The Book of Mormon's Andrew Rannells Goes Surrogate Shopping on The New Normal by Broadway.com

The Book of Mormon star Andrew Rannells is gearing up to headline his first TV series this fall on NBC's The New Normal. In the series, which is written and produced by Glee's Ryan M…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:49PM

William H. Macy to Lead SMALL CRAFT WARNINGS Reading for HERO Theatre This Summer by BroadwayWorld

HERO Theatre has just announced that William H. Macy, star of Showtimes Shameless and Academy Award-nominated for Fargo, will star in a benefit reading of Tennessee Williams Small Craft Warn…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:48PM

One Night Only! Beyoncé Drops in on Broadway Musical Romance Ghost by Broadway.com

The cast of Broadway’s Ghost got a visit from pop royalty on May 12 when Beyoncé dropped by the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre to take in their tearjerker musical. After bringing the sup…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:45PM

Julianne Moore to Play Margaret White in "Carrie" Film Remake by Adam Hetrick

Four-time Academy Award nominee Julianne Moore will bring fire and brimstone to a film remake of Stephen King's "Carrie," according to Deadline.com.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:45PM

The Two Gentlemen of Verona – review by Alex Needham

Shakespeare's Globe, LondonWhat is probably Shakespeare's first play is not frequently performed – it was once on an RSC list of works believed to be guaranteed to lose money – so stagin…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:44PM

Photo Coverage: 2012 Tony Awards Film Series Kicks Off with THE STANDBYS - Katie Finneran, Cady Huffman & More! by Kevin Thomas Garcia

The Second Annual Tony Awards Film Series kicked off this weekend, featuring a collection of Broadway inspired films and exclusive interactive opportunities for audiences, including panel di…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:43PM

Photo Coverage: Rachel Potter, Constantine Maroulis Bring LIVE THE DREAM to Joe's Pub! by Jennifer Broski

EVITA's Rachel Potter and ROCK OF AGES' Constantine Maroulis just performed at Joe's Pub to celebrate the release of Potter's debut country EP, Live the Dream. BroadwayWorld was there for th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:42PM

Resonance Ensemble Gala to Feature Short Plays Inspired by A Midsummer Night's Dream by David Gordon

Resonance Ensemble will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a gala titled 10 Years/10 Dreams, which will feature ten 10-minute plays inspired by Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's D…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:42PM

Crazy for The Caretaker by Diane Snyder

Until I started looking into Jonathan Pryce's theatrical past for this Time Out New York feature, I hadn't realized that the last time he did a nonmusical play in New York was 1984, or that …

SOURCE: Blank New World at 12:41PM

STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek - Steven Pasquale Chats NBC's DO NO HARM by Stage Tube

NBC has released a clip from its new medical drama, DO NOT HARM which will star stage veterans Steven Pasquale, Phylicia Rashad and Michael Esper. View a sneak peek of the new series as well…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:36PM

ABDC Season 7 Week 6 - Pitbull Challenge - Mos Wanted Crew, 8 Flavahz, Elektrolytes & More by DanceOn

ABDC Season 7 Week 6 - Pitbull Challenge - Mos Wanted Crew, 8 Flavahz, Elektrolytes & More America's Best Dance Crew (ABDC), season 7 week 6, features the Pitbull challenge! Behind…

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:36PM

The NYP Penguins vs. the SF Symphomaniacs, 05/13/2012 by New York Philharmonic

The NYP Penguins vs. the SF Symphomaniacs, 05/13/2012 The friendly sports rivalry between the New York Philharmonic Penguins and the San Francisco Symphomaniacs, which began 30 years ago, l…

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:36PM

Jody Gross, Kenneth John McGregor, Steve Wright Set for Suburban Motel by David Gordon

B. Someday Productions will present Suburban Motel, two plays by George F. Walker, to run in repertory June 3-30 at Walking Fish Theatre. Jody Gross, Sean Close, James Kiesel, and Gina Mart…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:36PM

Imaginate festival – review by Mark Fisher

Various venues, EdinburghThere is an extraordinary moment towards the start of Kindur, one of the highlights of this year's Imaginate children's theatre festival. We have been enjoying some …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:35PM

Barricade – review by Elisabeth Mahoney

Pontadarwe Leisure CentreThere could hardly be a better, more resonant context for NoFit State's latest circus show than the current tumultuous events across Europe. "Everything's going…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:35PM

Martins & Millepied premieres, Lincoln Center, New York

Expectations were rewarded by intricate variations on a corkscrew motif and a vibrant fusion of dance and music, writes Apollinaire Scherr

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:33PM

Outer Critics Circle Awards Announced, Once Leads with Three Awards by Broadway's Best Shows

On Monday, May 14, 2012, the Outer Critics Circle announced the recipients of its 62nd Annual Awards. There will be an official ceremony on Thursday, May 24 at Sardi’s Restaurant, incl…

SOURCE: Broadway’s Best Shows at 12:30PM

Cedar Lake Finally Dances in New York by Emeri Fetzer

Inside the company’s ambitious spring season For a year and a half, Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet has performed almost everywhere but New York City. But from May 15-27 they are back a…

SOURCE: TDF at 12:30PM

Rock of Ages Star Julianne Hough Dreams of Going Green in Wicked Film by Broadway.com

Julianne Hough is hitting the big screen as small-town girl Sherrie Christian in the highly anticipated Rock of Ages movie (in theaters June 15), and the Dancing With the Stars alum is …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:30PM

PHOTO CALL: Lindsay Lohan, Rex Lee and Perez Hilton on May 15 "Glee" Episode by Matthew Blank

The hit Fox musical series "Glee" continues with a special two-hour episode May 15. Lindsay Lohan, Rex Lee and Perez Hilton are among the guest stars.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:30PM

BWW TV: Susan Egan Takes the Stage in Buenos Aires! by BroadwayWorld TV

The original Belle of Broadway performed for the first time in Argentina, where she gave a four-hour masterclass on May 1st. That same night, she astonished the audience with the amazing con…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:28PM

Put the Blame on Mom by Jjstagesource

This is entirely my mother’s fault. For Mother’s Day I went digging through some old albums and posted some pictures on Facebook of my mom and me doing theater back when I was a kid.  I…

SOURCE: StageSource at 12:28PM

NBC Announces Fall Lineup, Including "The New Normal" With Andrew Rannells; "Smash" Held for Midseason by Michael Gioia

NBC has announced the new primetime lineup for the 2012-13 season. Reality singing competition “The Voice” will return to Monday nights at 8 PM ET and will be followed by the new…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:26PM

Adorkable Hot Shot! New Girl Star Zooey Deschanel Drops in on Tony-Nominated Musical Once by Broadway.com

Who’s that girl? It’s Zooey Deschanel at Once! The New Girl star spent a night at the theater on May 12, when she took a seat at the Jacobs Theatre to see the Tony-nominated musi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:21PM

Watch Susan Blackwell Get Real Backstage with the Broadway.com Audience Choice Award Nominees! by Broadway.com

The 13th annual Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards started off with a bang on May 13 at the Allen Room thanks to Susan Blackwell. The Side by Side host was up to her old antics as she inter…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:20PM

Works by Laurie Anderson, Benjamin Millepied, Robert Wilson Set for Peak Performances' 2012-2013 Season by David Gordon

Peak Performances at Montclair State University's Alexander Kasser Theater has announced details for its 2012-2013 season, which will include nine premiere works by Laurie Anderson, Ben…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:18PM

William H. Macy to Star in HERO's Benefit Reading of Small Craft Warnings by Bethany Rickwald

HERO Theatre is set to present a benefit reading of Small Craft Warnings by Tennessee Williams, starring William H. Macy, in Los Angeles during the summer of 2012. John Levey will direct. …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:17PM

STAGE TUBE: Adam Lambert Performs on GMA! by Stage Tube

Singersongwriter Adam Lambert dropped by GOOD MORNING AMERICA this morning to promote his new studio album, Trespassing, set to be released tomorrow. The AMERICAN IDOL runner up sang the sin…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:16PM

Behind the Scenes - Cupcake Wars Party (SPIDER-MAN TURN OFF THE DARK) by Spider-Man on Broadway

Behind the Scenes - Cupcake Wars Party (SPIDER-MAN TURN OFF THE DARK) Get a behind the scenes look at the SPIDER-MAN TURN OFF THE DARK party for Cupcake Wars. For show information and tick…

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:16PM

2012 Drama Desk Nominees by Barry

Tracie BennetBarbara Siegel, Bernadette PetersThe 2012 Drama Desk Award nominees met with the press to chat, celebrate and strike a pose at New York City's Oceana Restaurant on Tuesday May 8…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 12:12PM

Complete Cast Announced for U.S. Tour of ‘War Horse’ by Loganne

Producers of the 2011 Tony Award winning Best Play War Horse have announced full casting for the upcoming U.S. tour. The company comprised of more than 30 performers, includes Andrew Veenstr…

SOURCE: Theater Advisor at 12:11PM

PHOTO FLASH: Chris Noth Visits Broadway's Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark by Dan Bacalzo

Stage and television star Chris Noth and his sons attended a performance of the Broadway musical Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, at the Foxwoods Theatre, on Saturday, May 12. Afterwards, he …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:11PM

Sarah Jessica Parker and Kate Hudson Join Season Four of Glee by Broadway.com

Broadway veteran Sarah Jessica Parker (Annie, Once Upon a Mattress) and film star Kate Hudson will join the fourth season Glee, according to Entertainment Weekly. The two actresses will each…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:10PM

Bart Kahn, Broadway Stage Manager, Dies by Robert Simonson

Bart Kahn, a dresser and stage manager who worked on Broadway, died April 19. He was 46.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM
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Elaine Paige to Launch Australian Concert Tour in October by BroadwayWorld

Following her current run in Sondheim's 'Follies' in Los Angeles Elaine Paige will return to the UK and prepare for a tour 'down under' which kicks off in Hamilton, New Zealand on 14th Octob…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:58AM

Watch the Explosive Frat House Antics of Book of Mormon's Josh Gad on 1600 Penn by Broadway.com

Tony-nominated The Book of Mormon star Josh Gad will soon say farewell to Broadway to star in the upcoming NBC series 1600 Penn. In the comedy Gad plays the goofball son of the U.S. Presiden…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:56AM

Feature: Guest Blog: Experiencing the epic #wosimprovathon

This weekend saw the fifth annual London Improvathon being performed at Hoxton Hall. Comprising fifty hours of non-stop improvised comedy subtitled Tales from the Greek Games: 50 performers,…

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 11:55AM

Woolly Mammoth to Hold Tweet-Up for Mr. Burns, a post-electric play by Bethany Rickwald

Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company has announced their second Tweet-Up for the world premiere production of Mr. Burns, a post-electric play, which will be held on May 26 at 5:30pm. For the Twee…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:50AM

The righteous woman has a past

REVIEW: In Lou Bellamy's production of James Baldwin's meaty classic, Greta Oglesby faces a drama between her church and her former life.

SOURCE: StarTribune at 11:49AM

Looking back at Euridice at Boston Baroque by Thomas Garvey

Owen Willetts sings and suffers in Orfeo ed Euridice.Over the past few years, Martin Pearlman's Boston Baroque has developed its own rather unique approach to baroque opera.  Usual…

SOURCE: The Hub Review at 11:49AM

Watch CBS 2 Mother’s Day Segment with MAMMA MIA! Super Moms Jennifer Perry & Monica Kapoor by Boneau/Bryan-Brown

CLICK TO WATCH SEGMENT CBS 2 entertainment reporter Katie McGee visited MAMMA MIA! ‘super mom’ Broadway cast members Jennifer Perry and Monica Kapoor at home and the theater to discuss r…

SOURCE: BONEAU/BRYAN-BROWN at 11:48AM

A Purple Summer: Notes on the Lyrics of Spring Awakening by Performing Arts Books

A Purple Summer: Notes on the Lyrics of Spring Awakening by Steven Sater

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:48AM

Corbin Bleu to Participate in Broadway Godspell Post-Show Talkback by David Gordon

Godspell star Corbin Bleu will participate in a post-show talkback and audience Q&A following the Thursday, May 17 evening performance of the musical at Broadway's Circle in the Squ…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:45AM

Fresh Ink: Boot by Joanna Erskine by A Younger Theatre

Over the past few weeks, A Younger Theatre has been collaborating with the Australian Theatre for Young People’s (ATYP) emerging playwright scheme, Fresh Ink, to present its work to UK…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 11:44AM

Julia Daubert, Evan Linder, Michael Manocchio to Star in Crystal Skillman's Wild by David Gordon

Kid Brooklyn Productions will present the world premiere of Crystal Skillman's play Wild for a run at Angel Island Theatre, June 14-July 1. Evan F. Caccioppoli directs the play, about …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:43AM

PHOTO CALL: Rachel Potter Goes Solo at Joe's Pub, With Special Guest Constantine Maroulis by Matthew Blank

Rachel Potter, who is currently portraying the Mistress in the Broadway revival of Evita, played the intimate stage of Joe's Pub May 13.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:43AM

Marilyn Maye, Karen Oberlin, Shaynee Rainbolt Set for Cabaret Festival in Long Beach by David Gordon

Artists in Partnership will present the 10th Annual Cabaret Festival, to run May 16-20 at the Long Beach Public Library. The festival will begin with a 7:30pm discussion on May 16 titled &q…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:42AM

Spamalot's Clay Aiken Named Finalist on NBC's "The Apprentice" by Michael Gioia

“American Idol” finalist Clay Aiken, who made his Broadway debut in Monty Python’s Spamalot, and comedian Arsenio Hall are the finalists on NBC's “Celebrity Appre…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

The Dangers of Writing Notes on the Lyrics of Spring Awakening (Steven Sater and Lauren Pritchard) by Performing Arts Books

The Dangers of Writing Notes on the Lyrics of Spring Awakening (Steven Sater and Lauren Pritchard) A Purple Summer: Notes on the Lyrics of Spring Awakening by Steven Sater Applause Books. A…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:38AM

Obituary: Jim O'Brien by The Stage

The high point in the career of the television and film director, Jim O'Brien, was the 14-part Granada series The Jewel in the Crown (1984), set in the final days of the British Raj in India…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:38AM

Viva Broadway is Born by Loganne

The Broadway League has created Viva Broadway, a new audience development partnership with the Hispanic community. The program is designed to help bridge the world of Broadway with Latino au…

SOURCE: Theater Advisor at 11:37AM

BWW Poll Results: Voters Think Bernadette Peters Deserved a Tony Nomination! by BroadwayWorld

Earlier this month, the 2012 Tony Awards nominations were announced by Tony winning actress Kristin Chenoweth and Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actor Jim Parsons. The Tony Awards will be bro…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:34AM

Death of a Salesman's Linda Emond on Philip Seymour Hoffman, Tony Kushner and The Deadliest Catch by Josh Ferri

One of New York's most acclaimed actresses, Linda Emond has tackled tough roles in Tony Kushner’s Homebody/Kabul and The Intelligent Homosexual’s Guide, received a Tony…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:30AM

Godspell Will Offer "Pay-Your-Age Night" and Corbin Bleu Talkback May 17 by Andrew Gans

The Broadway revival of Stephen Schwartz's Godspell will offer a "Pay-Your-Age Night" May 17.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:29AM

Studio announces its 2012-2013 megaseason by Tim Treanor

The return of Joy Zinoman directing a production of the Broadway hit 4,000 Miles will highlight a monster 12-production 2012-2013 season for Studio Theatre, the company announced this weeken…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 11:28AM

American Repertory Theater's Woody Sez Announces One-Week Extension by Bethany Rickwald

American Repertory Theater's production of Woody Sez - The Life and Music of Woodie Guthrie, playing at Loeb Drama Center, has announced a one-week extension and will now close on June …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:27AM

Ockwell appointed to Southampton Mayflower by Michael Quinn

Michael Ockwell has been announced as Dennis Hall's successor as chief executive at the Mayflower Theatre, Southampton.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:26AM

Christopher Anderton, Phillip Rowntree to Star in Sell a Door's Hound of the Baskervilles by Bethany Rickwald

Sell a Door Theatre Company has announced casting for its upcoming production of The Hound of the Baskervilles, to run July 2-8 at Greenwich Theatre. Artistic director David Hutchinson will…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:26AM

Dora the Explorer Live! Search for the City of Lost Toys Set for West End, UK Tour by David Gordon

Nickelodeon's Dora the Explorer Live! Search for the City of Lost Toys will play a limited three-week run at the Apollo Theatre from August 28-September 16 before embarking on a U.K. na…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:25AM

Andrew Lloyd Webber to Receive BASCA Fellowship at U.K.'s Ivor Novello Awards by Mark Shenton

Andrew Lloyd Webber will receive a BASCA Fellowship (presented by the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors, the professional association for music writers of all genres in t…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:25AM

Tom Hanks hopes to strike it Lucky on Broadway by Matt Trueman

Hanks to make Broadway debut as a tabloid columnist in Nora Ephron's Lucky Guy this autumn, while Zooey Deschanel will play Loretta Lynn – and a musical Charlie Chaplin comes to townTom Ha…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:22AM

Kate Hudson, Sarah Jessica Parker Set for Glee Season 4 in New Show-Within-a-Show Format by Dan Bacalzo

Kate Hudson and Sarah Jessica Parker will be featured in multi-episode arcs in the fourth season of FOX's Glee, according to The Hollywood Reporter. In addition, the new season will ha…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:21AM

NY Review: 'A Letter From Omdurman' by Andy Propst

Jeffrey M. Jones mashes up contemporary and historical events to little avail in "A Letter From Omdurman," an exploration of testosterone-driven violence.

SOURCE: Backstage at 11:21AM

Hands on a Hardbody

Legit Reviews||Regional: The fresh premise of "Hands on a Hardbody" -- the last of 10 Texans to break contact with a Nissan pickup truck drives it away -- doesn't disguise a…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:20AM

News: John Woodvine in 'stable' condition after collapsing during Carousel

Actor John Woodvine is reportedly in a "stable" condition after collapsing during a performance of Carousel on Friday.The Z Cars star and Royal Shakespeare Company veteran, who is playing St…

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 11:19AM

'War': this is what it's good for

REVIEW: In Jeune Lune-inspired show, social and political comment play second fiddle to a talented troupe's inspired clowning.

SOURCE: StarTribune at 11:18AM

Nederlander to Open Theatre Center in Istanbul in 2013 by BroadwayWorld

According to Variety, Nederlander Worldwide Entertainment has joined forces with Zorlu Property Group in Turkey to create an Istanbul-based performing arts center. Scheduled to open in 2013,…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:14AM

PHOTO CALL: Katie Finneran, Ben Crawford, Cady Huffman and More at "The Standbys" World Premiere by Matthew Blank

The 2nd Annual Tony Awards Film Series kicked off May 12 at 2 PM with the world premiere of Stephanie Riggs' "The Standbys."

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:14AM

"Glee" Star Lea Michele Will Make Guest Appearance on "The Glee Project" Season Two Premiere by Michael Gioia

Spring Awakening and “Glee” star Lea Michele will make an appearance as a guest mentor on the season two premiere of Oxygen Network’s “The Glee Project,” which …

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:11AM

Madeline Botteri on playing Monica P. Miller in ‘Rooms: A Rock Romance’ at KAT by Joel Markowitz

Madeline Botteri is a bundle of energy as Monica P. Miller in Kensington Arts Theatre’s production of Rooms: A Rock Romance. With her  powerful voice Madeline sings the heck out of Pa…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:10AM

'Once' and 'One Man, Two Guvnors' Top OCC Winners by David Sheward

Audra MacDonald, James Corden, Danny Burstein, and Tracie Bennett are among the Outer Critics Circle winners.

SOURCE: Backstage at 11:09AM

2012 Tony Awards Clip Countdown - Day 3: SMASH Stars by Pat Cerasaro

Today we are continuing BroadwayWorlds month-long Tony Awards clip countdown - which culminates in the Tony telecast itself on Sunday, June 10 - with a handful of Tony moments featuring memb…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:07AM

STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes of STARLIGHT EXPRESS UK Tour! by Stage Tube

Bill Kenwright presents one of the best loved and longest running musicals in theatrical history, as Andrew Lloyd Webbers sensational Starlight Express explodes back onto the stage with a ne…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:06AM

CBS Cancels Patrick Wilson Series A Gifted Man by Broadway.com

CBS has canceled the supernatural drama series A Gifted Man, starring Tony nominee Patrick Wilson. Wilson took to his Twitter page to discuss the show's demise, noting he is actually …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:05AM

NY Review: 'pool (no water)' by Sam Thielman

Mark Ravenhill's "pool (no water)" comes to New York in a disjointed production from One Year Lease.

SOURCE: Backstage at 11:03AM

At UP Comedy Club, comedy veteran Andrea Martin takes audience down merriment lane by Chris Jones

"I'm gonna try out some material," Andrea Martin said Friday night at Second City's UP Comedy Club. "None of it is new," she quickly added, as if in horror at the very thought of such a thin…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 11:03AM

"Master Harold... and the boys" at new San Diego company by Bill Eadie

What could have been a vanity project for a young actor has turned out to be a serious venture, one worth supporting.

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 11:02AM

SMASH Season Finale Airs Tonight! by BroadwayWorld

Don't forget to tune in tonight to the season finale of SMASH In the episode, Tom Christian Borle and Julia Debra Messing race against time to save the show, while Derek Jack Davenport makes…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:01AM

Nederlander Worldwide Entertainment Partners to Open Istanbul Performing Arts Center by Adam Hetrick

Nederlander Worldwide Entertainment is developing a new performing arts center to open in Istanbul in 2013, according to Variety.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:01AM

Godspell wins 2012 Broadway.com Audience Choice Award! by Ken

Wahoo! I’m thrilled to announce that last night, Godspell took home the 2012 Audience Favorite Award for Best Revival of a Musical! Thanks to all of you who voted.  Once again, you…

SOURCE: Day By Day: The Producer’s Perspective at 11:00AM

Starry, Starry Night 2.0. by Ken Davenport

There has been a lot of chatter about stars in shows these days, including this recent article from The Hollywood Reporter that features a few quotes from me. While I was being interviewed, …

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

Elaine Paige Announces Post-Follies Concert Tour by Andrew Gans

Olivier Award winner Elaine Paige, who is currently reprising her Broadway role of Carlotta in the Los Angeles engagement of Follies, has announced several post-Follies concert dates.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:00AM
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“Smash” Star Brian d’Arcy James Serenades Letterman by Tom Mizer

Tonight marks the season finale of the Broadway-themed TV show Smash. I’ll admit it; I’m a few episodes behind at the moment so I can’t comment on what will or won’t …

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:59AM

Julianne Hough Wants to Play 'Elphaba' in WICKED Film! by BroadwayWorld

According to Vanity Fair, 'Dancing With the Stars' veteran and star of the 'Rock of Ages' movie Julianne Hough would like to star as 'Elphaba' in a film version of WICKED. Hough told Vanity …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:58AM

VIDEO FLASH: Broadway Cast of Anything Goes Create Video for One Direction's "What Makes You Beautiful" by Dan Bacalzo

Raymond Lee of Broadway's Anything Goes has created a music video with the help of his fellow cast mates, to One Direction's "What Makes You Beautiful." Brandon Rubendall…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:57AM

End of the Rainbow by Esther

End of the Rainbow, at Broadway's Belasco TheatreGratuitous Violins rating: ** out of ****I'm old enough to remember when The Wizard of Oz was a highly anticipated television event. Before V…

SOURCE: Gratuitous Violins at 10:51AM

Broadway logs steady week

Legit News: 'Streetcar,' Tony nominees gain steam

SOURCE: Variety at 10:50AM

GHOST's Siobhan Dillon & Mark Evans to Release 'Unchained Melody' Single June 18 by BroadwayWorld

Siobhan Dillon and Mark Evans from GHOST The Musical will release their cover of the Righteous Brothers song Unchained Melody on the 11th of June on Sain Records. This is the first track to …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:48AM

Downton Abbey’s Dan Stevens to make Broadway debut in THE HEIRESS by Amy Kass

Dan Stevens, star of the Golden Globe-winning series “Downton Abbey,” will play the role of “Morris Townsend” opposite Academy Award® nominee Jessica Chastain (Catherine Sloper) and…

SOURCE: BONEAU/BRYAN-BROWN at 10:48AM

PHOTO CALL: Gentlemen Prefer Blondes Final Curtain Call and Party by Matthew Blank

The City Center Encores! production of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes ended its limited engagement at the famed Manhattan venue May 13.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:46AM

Patti Smith photos at Detroit Institute of Arts

The DIA will show Smith's Polaroids June 1-Sept. 2.

SOURCE: StarTribune at 10:45AM

Broadway Grosses* w/e 5/13/2012 by Proofer

The following are the Broadway Grosses from the week ending May 13, 2012: Show Name GrossGross TotalAttn %Cap AvgPdAdm A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE $446,069 6,885 73.68% $64.79 ANYTHING GOES $47…

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

Video of the Week: ANYTHING GOES “What Makes You Beautiful” by Boneau/Bryan-Brown

It’s a bit early in the week for our Video of the Week, but this video of the cast of ANYTHING GOES doing One Direction’s “What Makes You Beautiful” is too cute not t…

SOURCE: BONEAU/BRYAN-BROWN at 10:44AM

Photo Coverage: GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES Closing Reception! by Walter McBride

Megan Hilty and Rachel York star in the Encores production of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, which opened on May 9 at New York City Center. Gentlemen Prefer Blondes was directed by John Rando wit…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:41AM

THE SCREENING ROOM: Anything Goes Cast Explores "What Makes You Beautiful" by Andrew Gans

Raymond J. Lee and the cast of the award-winning revival of Anything Goes have created a new music video set to One Direction's "What Makes You Beautiful."

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:41AM

CBS Cancels Patrick Wilson's A GIFTED MAN by BroadwayWorld

CBS has pulled the plug on its freshman drama series A GIFTED MAN starring Broadway star Patrick Wilson.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:40AM

Craig Wesley Divino, Karl Gregory, Jimmy King, Aaron Rossin to Star in From White Plains by David Gordon

Fault Line Theatre will present Michael Perlman's new play From White Plains, to run May 31-June10 at the La Tea Theater at CSV Cultural Center. Featuring Craig Wesley Divino, Karl Gre…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:38AM

A play about astronomer Caroline Herschel sets the record straight by John Vidal

The history books are full of William Herschel's achievements, but say little about his sister. Stella tells a different storyOne of the least expected successes in London's West End last we…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:37AM

Nickelodeon’s Dora the Explorer LIVE! Search for the City of Lost Toys Heading to the West End by Broadway.com

Dora the Explorer Live! Search for the City of Lost Toys is set to open at the West Ends' Apollo Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue for a limited engagement beginning August 28. Presented by Ni…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:32AM

What cleaning your room and producing have in common by Michael Roderick

Old habits die hard. When I was young I hated cleaning my room. As a result, it would often get so messy, you couldn't even get in there. (Sorry, Mom) Once it got to be so ridiculous that it…

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

Philharmonic Society to Present Swingin' On a Star Free Concert on June 23 by David Gordon

The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts and The Philharmonic Society will present Swingin' on a Star, a musical celebration of the 1940s, to be held Saturday, June 23 at 2:3…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:28AM

The Philhallmonic Society to Present Swingin' On a Star Free Concert on June 23 by David Gordon

The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts and The Philhallmonic Society will present Swingin' on a Star, a musical celebration of the 1940s, to be held Saturday, June 23 at 2:…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:28AM

Lyn Gardner's theatre roundup: one way to deal with bad reviews by Lyn Gardner

Babel's producers talk their way out of a tight corner, the loss of support for public subsidy – plus is political theatre really a total waste of time?Babble around BabelBabel, the centre…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:27AM

Teresa’s Weekly Update: ¡Todos somos teatro! by Teresa Eyring

How much activity can two days hold? On Monday of last week, the extraordinary artists and theatre people who make up our board met in New York City for our spring meeting. After a fertile d…

SOURCE: Theatre Communications Group at 10:25AM

London Ghost Stars Siobhan Dillon and Mark Evans Will Release Duet Version of "Unchained Melody" by Andrew Gans

Siobhan Dillon and Mark Evans, who co-star in the London production of Ghost The Musical, will release their version of the Righteous Brothers song "Unchained Melody," which i…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:25AM

NY Review: 'Miracle on South Division Street' by David Sheward

Tom Dudzick's sitcom of a play, originally presented at Penguin Rep Theatre, is as up-to-date as an episode of "All in the Family."

SOURCE: Backstage at 10:24AM

Derren Brown's Svengali to Return to the West End July 12-August 11 by David Gordon

Derren Brown will bring his 2012 Olivier Award-winning show Svengali to London's Novello Theatre, July 12-August 11 for 27 performances. Svengali is written by Brown with Iain Sharkey …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:22AM

Dee Hoty, Sarah Stiles and More Sing Jeff Blumenkrantz Songs at the York May 14 by Adam Hetrick and Kenneth Jones

Trunk and Disorderly: Songs from the Deep Dark Trunk of Jeff Blumenkrantz, celebrating the music of the 2011 Fred Ebb Award-winning songwriter, is presented May 14 at the York Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:21AM

PHOTO FLASH: The Broadway League launches VIVA BROADWAY! by Juan-Jose Gonzalez

Viva Broadway, a new audience development partnership with the Hispanic community, to help bridge the world of Broadway with Latino audiences around the country. The Viva Broadway advisory b…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:18AM

Once and One Man, Two Guvnors Top the Outer Critics Awards by Suzanna Bowling

Once and One Man, Two Guvnors Top the Outer Critics Awards: Outer Critics Circle, the organization of writers and commentators for media covering New York theatre announced today its award w…

SOURCE: Times Square Chronicles at 10:14AM

STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek - Josh Gad Chats 1600 PENN by Stage Tube

NBC's upcoming comedy series 1600 PENN, starring THE BOOK OF MORMON's Josh Gad, has just released a sneak-peek clip from the show as well as an interview with Gad. Check out the videos below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:11AM

Sarah Jessica Parker and Kate Hudson Will Guest Star on Fourth Season of "Glee"; Series Moved to Thursday Night by Michael Gioia

Stage and screen actress Sarah Jessica Parker, who won an Emmy Award for her work on HBO’s “Sex and the City,” and Oscar nominee Kate Hudson will guest star on the fourth s…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:11AM

Lonely, I’m Not by Richard Seff

The Second Stage Theatre has brought New York a charming light soufflé of a play to remind us that spring is here and that balmy spring weather is just around the corner. Olivia Thirlby an…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 10:08AM

Channel 4 to spend record £455m on UK content in 2012 by Matthew Hemley

Channel 4 is to spend a record £455 million on UK commissions in 2012, with the broadcaster promising more one-off singles and serials in its drama output.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:06AM

Special Edition: The Ticket Giveaway Winner by Jan Simpson

Maybe the question was simple but my guess is that readers of B&Me are just a theater savvy bunch cause everyone who wrote in got the right answer (the Carnegie Deli) to the question:&nb…

SOURCE: Broadway & Me at 10:05AM

Anything Goes Shares ‘What Makes You Beautiful’ by Anything Goes

On Sunday, May 13th, the cast of Anything Goes was featured in a brand new video directed by Raymond J. Lee, featuring the hit single ‘What Makes You Beautiful’ by One Direction.…

SOURCE: Broadway’s Best Shows at 10:03AM

"Mame" at Goodspeed by Fred Sokol

Mame, at the Goodspeed Opera House through July 7th, becomes far more of a treat during its thankfully shorter second act

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 10:03AM

Horseplay on a grand scale, Cavalia’s Odysseo comes to Toronto by Melissa Leong

Odysseo is a colossal production featuring 50 artists and acrobats and more than 60 horses under the world’s largest touring Big Top.

SOURCE: National Post (Canada) at 10:00AM

Clay Aiken Heads to CELEBRITY APPRENTICE Finale by BroadwayWorld

'Monty Python's Spamalot' star Clay Aiken and comedian Arsenio Hall have been chosen by Donald Trump as the two remaining finalists on NBC's THE CELEBRITY APPRENTICE.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:00AM

Review: Hands on a Hardbody by Rob Stevens

This new musical at the La Jolla Playhouse, based on the documentary about an unusual Texas contest to win a truck, could easily end up on Broadway.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:00AM

2nd Annual JKTS Awards: Nominations 2: Awards Tony Doesn't Give by JK

DON'T FORGET TO VOTE IN THIS WEEK'S NEW HOT/HOTTER AND NEW MONTHLY POLL!For the second year in a row, JK's TheatreScene is celebrating the end of the season with its own award…

SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 10:00AM
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STAGE TUBE: Cast of Broadway's ANYTHING GOES Sing 'What Makes You Beautiful' by Stage Tube

Check out this video of the cast and crew of ANTHING GOES miming to What Makes You Beautiful sung by One Direction. Choreographed by Brandon Bieber amp Brandon Rubendall, the film is directe…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:53AM

Ticketmaster complies with FTC regulations for TicketsNow link

Live Nation Entertainment Inc. announced that their Ticketmaster unit has resumed providing customers with a link to the company's ticket resale website TicketsNow. According to Bloomberg, …

SOURCE: Ticket News at 09:45AM

Siobhan Dillon, Mark Evans of London Ghost the Musical Release "Unchained Melody" Cover by Dan Bacalzo

Siobhan Dillon and Mark Evans, who are currently starring in the London production of Ghost the Musical, have recorded a cover of the Righteous Brothers song "Unchained Melody," wh…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:45AM

Bad News for “GCB” starring Kristen Chenoweth by Loganne

Not a prayer could save it. ABC has canceled the TV comedy “GCB”, starring Tony Award winner Kristen Chenoweth. The series supposedly aired its season/series finale on May 6, so suggests…

SOURCE: Theater Advisor at 09:44AM

Move Into the Musical Theater Fast Lane by Brisa Trinchero

Everybody wants something. This is true in life and it’s especially true in the ultra collaborative and community driven world of musical theater. Whenever, whatever and whoever you’re p…

SOURCE: Make Musicals at 09:44AM

One Man, Two Guvnors and Once Top 2012 Outer Critics Circle Awards by Broadway.com

The new musical Once and Richard Bean’s farcical One Man, Two Guvnors were the big winners of the 2012 Outer Critics Circle Awards, taking home three prizes each. Stephen Karam’s…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:43AM

News: Opening: Chair, Detroit, Orton's Butler & Sunshine Boys

Amongst the major London openings, in the West End and further afield, in this shortened bank holiday week are: OPENING MONDAYChair14 MAY 2012(PREVIEWS FROM 11 MAY) The Lyric Hammersmith…

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 09:43AM

Russell Fischer, Maurice Murphy, Kingsley Leggs, Wilkie Ferguson Set for Just a Piano Concert Series by Andrew Gans

Lee Summers’ Just a Piano concert series continues its sixth year at the Triad Theatre May 14 at 7 PM with Jersey Boys' Russell Fischer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:43AM

Harrison Dowzell to Play Billy Elliot on the West End by David Gordon

Twelve-year-old Harrison Dowzell will join the West End company of Billy Elliot the Musical at the Victoria Palace Theatre beginning Monday, May 14. Dowzell will alternate the title role w…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:42AM

Bring It On Cheerleading Bootcamp by Mirvish Productions

Bring It On Cheerleading Bootcamp Come and experience an explosive new physical challenge... Bring It On Bootcamp, a unique and innovative cheerleading workout brought to you by Extreme Fit…

SOURCE: YouTube at 09:40AM

Memphis Does Dallas by Memphis The Musical

Memphis Does Dallas The National tour of MEMPHIS is heading to Dallas May 15th - 27th... And having some fun along the way! Get to know our fantastical cast with this fun homage to a classi…

SOURCE: YouTube at 09:38AM

Olympia Dukakis and Louis Zorich Set for Free NYC Reading of Rest in Pieces by Andrew Gans

Academy Award winner Olympia Dukakis and Louis Zorich will star in a free staged reading of Steve Bluestein's Rest in Pieces May 30 at The Actor's Chapel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM

Choreographer Parker Esse teaches Music Man Master class by Lorraine Treanor

Last year, he won the Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Choreography for Oklahoma! He’s Parker Esse, and he’s back at Arena Stage creating dance moves for The Music Man. Parker E…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 09:33AM

Photo Coverage: Megan Hilty & Rachel York in The GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES Curtain Call by Walter McBride

Megan Hilty and Rachel York star in the Encores production of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, whick opened on May 9 at New York City Center. Gentlemen Prefer Blondes is directed by John Rando with…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:30AM

'Downton Abbey' star Dan Stevens cast in Broadway's 'The Heiress' by David Ng

Dan Stevens, who plays Matthew Crawley in the transatlantic hit television drama "Downton Abbey," will make his Broadway debut later this year in a revival of "The Heiress," starring Jessi…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 09:30AM

The Flaw of Tactical Thinking by Adam Thurman

I say "marketing" and you start thinking tactics. You start thinking about tweets and Facebook posts. You start thinking about the creative copy you can use to describe the shows. Stop that.…

SOURCE: Mission Paradox at 09:30AM

Jonathan Pryce is The Caretaker by TheaterMania

TheaterMania sits down for an interview with 2 time Tony Award winning actor Jonathan Pryce about bringing Harold Pinter's The Caretaker to BAM's Harvey Theatre.

SOURCE: YouTube at 09:26AM

Craig Ramsay, Matt Loehr, Brian Childers and Mark Price Set for Reading of New Musical Kiss From Alexander by Andrew Gans

Dennis Grimaldi Productions will present industry readings of the new musical fantasy A Kiss From Alexander May 21 at Shetler Studios in Manhattan.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:26AM

Showtunes about Transportation Week 1 – Oprah and a Trash Can by Broadway Reviewed

TweetSince I’m traveling this week I thought I would dedicate the week to showtunes about travel. Broadway has written shows and showtunes about everything from boats to cars, planes, …

SOURCE: Broadway Reviewed at 09:25AM

Dan Stevens joins Broadway's 'The Heiress'

Dan Stevens, who is currently shooting the third season of "Downton Abbey," will be staying posh: He's joining the cast of Broadway's "The Heiress."

SOURCE: The Seattle Times at 09:18AM

An Experience by John Yearley

I once heard a talk by the Artistic Director of one of the country’s largest and most respected children’s theatres. One of the great benefits of writing for kids, he said, was the respo…

SOURCE: Extra Criticum at 09:16AM

Downton Abbey Star Dan Stevens to Join Jessica Chastain in Broadway Revival of The Heiress by Broadway.com

Downton Abbey star Dan Stevens will make his Broadway debut as Morris Townsend in the forthcoming revival of Ruth and Augustus Goetz’s classic play The Heiress. Stevens joins previousl…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:09AM

Review: Orpheus by David Finkle

New York City Opera offers up an admirable production of Telemann's opera based on the famed Greek myth.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:00AM
Monday, May 14, 2012 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Chloe Sevigny to star in 'Abigail'

Legit News: Actress joins Powerhouse season

SOURCE: Variety at 08:53AM

Fifteen hours by George Hunka

There are now 15 hours left in the LuckyAnt fundraising drive to save the Living Theatre. The campaign seeks to raise $24,000, which would permit the group “to pay its rent, bring in a…

SOURCE: Superfluities Redux at 08:47AM

A World I Loved, Brighton Festival

Among the many heartening aspects of last year’s Arab uprisings was the visible role of women in the protests. These women might easily have looked to the writings of Wadad Makdisi Cortas …

SOURCE: The Independent at 08:38AM

Blog 150: My Visit to Skidmore by Michael Kaiser

Spending two days with these students in classes and lecture was exciting and enlightening. They know far more about arts management than I could have dreamed of at that age.

SOURCE: Huffington Post at 08:36AM

Andrew Lloyd Webber to Receive BASCA Fellowship at The Ivor Novello Awards, May 17 by BroadwayWorld

Andrew Lloyd Webber will receive a BASCA Fellowship at this years Ivor Novello Awards on Thursday 17 May. The BASCA Fellowship is the highest accolade which a composer can receive, bestowed …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:27AM

Blog: Globe to Globe blog: Two actors, two hours, two thumbs up

As part of our ongoing coverage of the Globe to Globe season, in which 37 international companies are presenting each of Shakespeare's plays in a different language, Whatsonstage.com's Club …

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 08:17AM

Croydon Warehouse goes into administration by Alistair Smith

Croydon's Warehouse Theatre is threatened with closure, after the organisation's board placed the 35-year old venue into administration.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:13AM

ONCE & ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS Top Outer Critics Circle Awards; Winners Announced! by BroadwayWorld

Outer Critics Circle, the organization of writers and commentators for media covering New York theatre announced today its award winners for the 2011-12 season in 24 categories.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:12AM

News: Paines Plough announces full 2012 programme

New writing company Paines Plough has announced its full programme for the remainder of 2012, which will feature plays by David Harrower and Simon Stephens and a national tour of Paul Heaton…

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 08:02AM

BWW's On This Day - May 14, 2012

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on May 14 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:00AM

Feature: INTERVIEW: Jason Butler Harner Is Ready For a Cock Fight by Brian Scott Lipton

The talented actor discusses his role in Mike Bartlett's provocative Off-Broadway play.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 08:00AM

Globe to Globe: Henry VI, Parts I, II and III, Shakespeare's Globe by Igor Toronyi-Lalic

There was always going to be one Borat moment in this festival. And it came courtesy of the Albanians, who, for comic effect, in the middle of their Henry VI, Part II, indulged in some gratu…

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 08:00AM
Monday, May 14, 2012 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Is it curtains for the theatre curtain? by Mark Lawson

Audiences know the action kicks off on stage when the curtain goes up – so why are so many directors dispensing with the idea?The tradition that performances are punctuated by the rise an…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:57AM

Ballet Revolucion, Peacock, London by Sarah Frater

Peacock, London: The Peacock has a reputation for presenting popular dance acts and, with Ballet Revolucion, it has one of the best. The show is essentially a series of dance numbers ranging…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:57AM

Little Dogs, Patti Pavilion, Swansea by Susie Wild

Patti Pavilion, Swansea: Little Dogs is an energetic, contemporary take on Dylan Thomas' short story Just Like Little Dogs, in which men with homes to go to instead choose to walk the s…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:29AM

Paines Plough Announces Program for 2012, with 11 Productions Visiting 44 Venues, Including London Runs by Mark Shenton

The peripatetic Paines Plough touring company, who in the last two years have visited more than 50 places across the U.K., has announced its full program for the rest of 2012 that will see i…

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:28AM

Lloyd Webber scores award

Legit News: Composer receives songwriter fellowship

SOURCE: Variety at 07:26AM

Saint Joan, Rose Theatre, London by Sally Stott

Rose Theatre, London: This refreshingly playful version of George Bernard Shaw's tale of Joan of Arc is made all the more thrilling by taking place in a theatre that defies the odds by …

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:15AM

Guildford School of Acting BA (Hons) Musical Theatre Showcase, Criterion Theatre, London by Jennifer Reischel

Criterion Theatre, London: With an ever-increasing number of graduates vying to deliver their all in a "showcase-over-a-lunch-break" setting, the creative team structuring the affa…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:07AM
Monday, May 14, 2012 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Derren Brown confirms second West End run for Svengali by Alistair Smith

Derren Brown's latest live show, Svengali, is to return to the West End this summer for a month-long run at the Novello Theatre.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:59AM

King of Jazz? Paul Whiteman and Hollywood's Rave Revues by Barbara Cohen-Stratyner

Join us on Tuesday afternoon for a screening of King of Jazz (Universal, 1930) at LPA. Hollywood's Rave Revues is a film series programmed by John Calhoun in conjunction with the exhibition …

SOURCE: The New York Public Library at 06:42AM

Kleban names winners

Legit News: Heisler, Gerle, Schatz pick up hefty checks

SOURCE: Variety at 06:32AM

West End's Billy Elliot Welcomes its 30th Billy May 14 by Mark Shenton

The original West End production of Billy Elliot welcomes its 30th Billy, 12-year-old Harrison Dowzell, from Nottinghamshire, who joins the company May 14.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:30AM

Norfolk and Norwich Festival, Various venues, Norfolk, May 11-26 by Natasha Tripney

Various venues, Norfolk, May 11-26: There's something undeniably magical about waking up surrounded by the sounds of the forest, the glory of the dawn chorus - and this is one of the ch…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:27AM

Dora the Explorer LIVE! Will Play West End's Apollo Theatre by Mark Shenton

Nickelodeon's Dora the Explorer LIVE! Search for the City of Lost Toys will arrive at the West End's Apollo Theatre beginning performances Aug. 28, for a three-week season through Se…

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:21AM

Coronation Street: Street of Dreams, Manchester Evening News Arena by Chris Bartlett

Manchester Evening News Arena: The road to this musical celebration of the world's longest-running soap opera has been a long and winding one. So long, in fact, that in 2010 it was beat…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:17AM

Tender Napalm, Curve, Leicester by Pat Ashworth

Curve, Leicester: I don't think there's a single moment in Philip Ridley's highly acclaimed play when the two characters, Man and Woman, take their eyes off each other. They s…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:13AM

Flahooley, Lillian Baylis, London by Paul Vale

Lillian Baylis, London: Puppet designer Sylvester Cloud has created a toy doll called a Flahooley, which should corner the Christmas market and ensure a promotion. Sadly the arrival of an Ar…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:11AM

Outer Critics like 'Once'

Legit News: Musical and 'One Man' each win three

SOURCE: Variety at 06:06AM

The Beekeeper, Waterloo East Theatre by Susan Elkin

Waterloo East Theatre: The first play commissioned by Blackeyed Theatre, was the winner of Pulse, the company's new writing initiative. It tells the story of the troubled, angry relatio…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:01AM

Hat Trick becomes latest TV indie to seek unpaid performers by Matthew Hemley

Father Ted producer Hat Trick has been criticised for seeking to cast members of the public and friends of its staff in a TV show, after it was confronted over initial plans to hire professi…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:01AM

How ABBA Songs Made a Great Musical by Tim

The most successful jukebox musical of all time, Mamma Mia! owes much of its success to the tunes of ABBA.  With more than a dozen of their singles reaching the top of the charts around the…

SOURCE: Cheap Theatre Tickets at 06:00AM
Monday, May 14, 2012 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Brighton Festival: A World I Loved: The Story of an Arab Woman, Theatre Royal, Brighton by Heather Neill

Theatre Royal, Brighton: This was an exemplary festival event. First, it provided an enjoyable mix of star glamour (Vanessa Redgrave, its guest director) and local talent (the young Brighton…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:58AM

Review: Spring Awakening by Olivia Smith

A musical which is primarily concerned with teenagers discovering their sexuality, Spring Awakening contains a number of humorous moments. However, it is the mix of these with the more serio…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 05:40AM

News: Yes, Prime Minister confirms summer Trafalgar residency

As previously tipped by Whatsonstage.com, Yes, Prime Minister, the stage adaptation of the much-loved TV series, will transfer to Trafalgar Studios 1 in June. Adapted by the creators Antony…

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:01AM
Monday, May 14, 2012 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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News: Live Tweeting: Our longest-ever Twitter event at 50-hour London Improvathon - #wosimprovathon

Fifty hours of non-stop improvised comedy kick off at 7pm this evening as the fifth annual London Improvathon gets under way at Shoreditch's Hoxton Hall. Aptly themed in the run-up to this s…

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 04:23AM

News: Nickelodeon's Dora the Explorer comes alive at West End’s Apollo, 28 Aug

The latest kids’ show to secure a West End berth is the stage adaptation of Nickelodeon’s Dora the Explorer LIVE! Search for the City of Lost Toys, which moves into Shaftesbury Avenue’…

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 04:19AM

THE NEW CENTURY • Max & Louie Productions by Andrea

Paul Rudnick's 2007 play is made up of vignettes, primarily featuring monologues by its main characters who all have one thing in common -- they are, or have been affected by, someone gay.&n…

SOURCE: St. Louis Theatre Snob at 04:19AM

Blog: Excitements never ending

My weekend was packed with theatrical incident and excitement, but nothing onstage or off this year has matched the drama in the climax to the Premier League football season, with Manchester…

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 04:12AM

Review: Mother Adam ****

Charles Dyer’s Mother Adam, a 1972 duet for an arthritic, bed-bound Mammles and her dependent, middle-aged son, Adam, is another lost gem given a new shine in Jermyn Street, following …

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 04:04AM

Transforming Your Career Through the Power of Leadership by Admin

Posted in Uncategorized  Who are the people who: Stand out from the crowd (In a positive way)? Achieve career advancement at work (Promotions, raises, recognition)? Find ways to consist…

SOURCE: theartsentrepreneur.com at 04:00AM

The curtain rises on London's brave new world

World Stages London is the first time a group of London theatres have worked together.

SOURCE: The Independent at 04:00AM
Monday, May 14, 2012 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Broadway Box Office: 'Lion King' on Top; 'Mormon' in Second

The battle between "Lion King" and "Wicked" for number one at the box office ends with "Book of Mormon" surging into second place.

SOURCE: Backstage at 03:57AM

Feature: Year of the Producer: Chicago's Barry Weissler On ... ...

Like Whatsonstage.com, the current West End production of Chicago marks its 15th birthday this year. The show opened on 18 November 1997 and since then – first at the Adelphi, then at …

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 03:42AM

L.A. Productions Eye NYC as Competition Heats Up by Sean J. Miller

Kaufman Astoria's potential outdoor studio is the latest reason more productions could flock to NYC.

SOURCE: Backstage at 03:35AM

Review: L.A. Opera's 'La Boheme' has young cast in old production by Mark Swed

The company trots out Herb Ross' popular 1993 production, not an ideal staging for the young cast, including Ailyn Perez and Stephen Costello."La Bohème" is back. So too is Los Angeles Oper…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 03:00AM
Monday, May 14, 2012 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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‘Newsies,’ ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ Win Top Audience Awards by Kimberly Lightbody

Winners were chosen by audience members nationwide, who were able to vote online, beginning on May 3, for their favorite Broadway shows and performers.

SOURCE: Backstage at 02:19AM

Culture City: Lots of Guys, Not Enough Dolls by Tim

Lots of Guys, Not Enough Dolls While Tonys are equally bestowed on male and female stars of the stage, there’s a colossal gender gap in the honors given to the men and women who create…

SOURCE: direct address at 02:06AM

TTIC- Kate Arrington - May 14, 2012 by [email protected] (talk Theatre In Chicago), Talk Theatre In Chicago

This week on the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast Tom Williams talks with actress Kate Arrington. She talks about her current show The Iceman Cometh, which is playing at the Goodman Theatre, …

SOURCE: www.theatreinchicago.com at 02:01AM
Monday, May 14, 2012 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Trampling down different theatrical boulevards and muddy fields by Mark Shenton

Theatre is a constantly evolving art form — from the top (of who makes it and where they make it) to the all-important bottom line of who receives it, i.e us the audience and how we see it…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 01:42AM

Valerie Harper Headlines MY MOTHER, MY SISTER & ME Reading Tonight, 5/14 by BroadwayWorld

The Peccadillo Theater Company presents a special industry reading of Sherri Hellers new comedy MY MOTHER, MY SISTER amp ME starring Valerie Harper on tonight, May 14th at 7 pm at the DR2 Th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30AM

Ashley Brown, Bob Stillman, et al. Set for Town Hall's BROADWAY MUSICALS OF 1975 Tonight, 5/14 by BroadwayWorld

The Town Halls 123 West 43rd Street critically acclaimed Broadway by the Year's 12th Season continues with The Broadway Musicals of 1975 tonight, May 14th at 8PM. 1975 was a year that brough…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30AM

GODSPELL's Telly Leung Plays Birdland Tonight, 5/14 by BroadwayWorld

Telly Leung, currently appearing on Broadway in GODSPELL, plays Birdland tonight, May 14 under the direction of Alan Muraoka and featuring musical direction from Gary Adler.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30AM

Drew Gehling, Dee Hoty et al. Set for TRUNK AND DISORDERLY Tonight, 5/14 by BroadwayWorld

The Fred Ebb Foundation Mitchell Bernard, Trustee in association with the York Theatre James Morgan, Artistic Director presents an invitation-only showcase presentation entitled Trunk and Di…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30AM

NYC's Triad Theatre Presents JERSEY BOYS' Russell Fischer in UNCHARTED Tonight, 5/14 by BroadwayWorld

Tonight, May 14th at 7pm, direct from Jersey Boys, Russell Fischer will make his New York Cabaret debut in UNCHARTED at The Triad Theatre, 158 West 72nd Street. Mr. Fischer revisits performi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30AM

WE WILL ROCK YOU Plays 10th Anniversary Performance Tonight, May 14 by BroadwayWorld

West End smash hit musical We Will Rock You's special tenth anniversary celebration show takes place at the Dominion Theatre, London, tonight, May 14.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30AM

Jane Krakowski Receives Spirit of Life Award Today, 5/14 by BroadwayWorld

Tony Award winning actress Jane Krakowski, fashion industry leader Susan Sokol and philanthropist Ann Levine will receive The Spirit of Life Award at City of Hope's annual Spring luncheon to…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30AM

Ricky Martin Hosts Reception for President Obama in NYC Today, 5/14 by BroadwayWorld

Ricky Martin, currently starring in the new revival of EVITA, will host a fundraising event today, May 14th to support the re-election of President Barack Obama.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30AM

Michael James Scott and Asmeret Ghebremichael Star in FINGERLICKIN' FIERCE Tonight, 5/14 by BroadwayWorld

FINGERLICKIN FIERCE, a one-night-only event with Broadway veterans Michael James Scott and Asmeret Ghebremichael, takes place tonight, May 14th. Doors open at 700pm and performance begins a…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30AM

DOWNTON ABBEY Star Dan Stevens to Join Jessica Chastain & David Strathairn in THE HEIRESS on Broadway - October 2012! by BroadwayWorld

Downton Abbey meets Broadway BWW can report that Dan Stevens, star of the Golden Globe-winning series Downton Abbey, will play the role of Morris Townsend opposite Academy Award nominee Jess…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:01AM

TT: Yes, The New Yorker

Alec Wilkinson, a protégé of William Maxwell whose New Yorker articles have long been one of the very best reasons...

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 01:00AM

TT: In the midst of life

The world keeps on turning, no matter what may happen to you or your loved ones. A week ago tonight...

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 01:00AM

TT: On the road again

Mrs. T and I returned to New York on Friday, and on Sunday we flew to San Francisco, there to...

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 01:00AM

TT: Just because

Boris Karloff is profiled by Ralph Edwards on This Is Your Life: (This is the latest in a series of...

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 01:00AM

TT: Almanac

"The truth is rarely pure, and never simple." Oscar Wilde, The Importance of Being Earnest...

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 01:00AM

Despite finale, 'New Century' succeeds

'The New Century'

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 01:00AM
Monday, May 14, 2012 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend

Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from this weekend Sunday, May 13, 2012 - Sunday, May 13, 2012.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:45AM

PHOTO FLASH: Megan Hilty, Aaron Lazar, Max von Essen. Rachel York at Gentlemen Prefer Blondes Closing Night Party by David Gordon

New York City Center Encores! celebrated John Rando's production of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes with a post-closing performance party on Sunday, May 13. With music by Jule Styne, lyrics b…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:30AM

Riveting play about Chicago police torture opens many areas of debate

HEDY WEISS: Never preachy, John Conroy’s “My Kind of Town” shows all sides of the issue with vivid characters in hellish dilemmas.

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 12:17AM

Should’ve stayed dead and buried by James Jordan

About the only good thing that can be said for New York City Opera’s “Orpheus,” which opened Saturday night, is that it made the rest of the company’s feeble season seem scintillatin…

SOURCE: The New York Post Subscription at 12:13AM

It’s hit or miss anthropy by Elisabeth Vincentelli

Mark Ravenhill — best known for “Shopping and F - - king,” a 1998 hit at New York Theatre Workshop — is one of Britain’s finest provocateurs. His 2006 play “Pool (No Water)” sp…

SOURCE: The New York Post Subscription at 12:13AM

‘Young Frankenstein’ at The Lyric Opera House by Amanda Gunther by Amanda Gunther

Baltimore is the happiest town in town because NETworks Presentations LLC made a quick stop at the Patricia & Arthur Modell Performing Arts Center’s Lyric Opera House with the sensatio…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:13AM

ArtsBeat: Outer Critics Circle Announces Awards by Patrick Healy

The Outer Critics Circle, a group of theater writers outside of New York, said on Sunday that the new Broadway musical "Once" and the new play "One Man, Two Guvnors" received three top award…

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:01AM

‘Downton Abbey’ star Matthew Crawley set for Broadway by Joe Dziemianowicz

Dan Stevens, who's best-known as the dashing Matthew Crawley on the veddy popular series "Downton Abbey," has been cast as the shady Morris Townsend in the upcoming Broadway revival of "The …

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 12:01AM

Stephanie Klapper by League of Professional Theatre Women

Casting Director New York, New York USA 
Where do you look for inspiration? On the streets of New York What’s your favorite book – The Princess Bride, Adventures in the Screen Trade/ m…

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

Tracie Bennett, Danny Burstein, James Corden, Audra McDonald Win Outer Critics Circle Awards by Brian Scott Lipton

The Outer Critics Circle -- the organization of writers and commentators covering New York theater for out-of-town newspapers, national publications and other media beyond Broadway -- has a…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:01AM

Openings We're Tracking, May 14-20 by The Charlebois Post

Let's tell you what The Guardian said about a recent production of Stockholm, about to open at Nightwood, "...this is a terrifyingly erotic and haunting 70 minutes of watching two people hur…

SOURCE: The Charlebois Post at 12:01AM

Review: SOUTHERN BAPTIST SISSIES by Ed Malin

Self-hatred has greatly influenced the four male lead characters in Del Shores' play Southern Baptists Sissies. They may very well have remained where they grew up, in Dallas ("the buck…

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

Review: THE PERIPHERALS by Martin Denton

The Peripherals, The Talking Band's new musical/rock concert/performance art work, written and composed by company co-founder Ellen Maddow, is a celebration of the impulse to make art on yo…

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

Review: A MODEST SUGGESTION by Martin Denton

Apple Core Theatre Company makes a significant contribution to the current season with their presentation of Ken Kaissar's absurdist satire A Modest Suggestion. Kaissar, born in Israel, educ…

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

Jim Parsons Pulls a Rabbit Out of His Hat for Broadway's Harvey by Mervyn Rothstein

Beloved for playing a quirky social outsider on TV's "The Big Bang Theory," Jim Parsons talks about his passion for the stage as he begins crafting the equally odd misfit Elwoo…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Bombshell: "Smash" Season One Finale Airs May 14 by Michael Gioia

The NBC musical drama "Smash" concludes its first season May 14. The finale episode, entitled "Bombshell," begins at 10 PM ET on the network.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Randy Redd Is Million Dollar Quartet's New Jerry Lee Lewis May 14 by Adam Hetrick

Randy Redd takes over the red-hot piano stylings of Jerry Lee Lewis May 14 in the Off-Broadway run of Million Dollar Quartet at New World Stages.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Carole Shelley, Jill Paice, Hunter Ryan Herdlicka Read Agatha Christie's Mousetrap May 14 in NYC by Michael Gioia

Noël and Company presents a staged reading of Agatha Christie's murder mystery The Mousetrap May 14 at the company's new home at the National Arts Club in Manhattan.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Barbara Walsh, Valerie Harper, Remy Zaken Star in NYC Reading of New Comedy My Mother, My Sister & Me May 14 by Kenneth Jones

Marcelo Pereira, Anthony Reimer, Randy Schein, Tony Award nominee Barbara Walsh, Zoe Winters and Remy Zaken join Tony nominee Valerie Harper in the May 14 industry reading of Sherri Heller&#…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Godspell and "Glee" Star Telly Leung Plays Birdland May 14 by Andrew Gans

Telly Leung, who is currently co-starring in the acclaimed Broadway revival of Godspell, goes it solo at Birdland May 14.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Broadway Musicals of 1975, With Patrick Page, Ashley Brown, Bob Stillman, Maya Days, Plays Town Hall May 14 by Andrew Gans

The Town Hall's Broadway by the Year concert series continues May 14 at 8 PM with The Broadway Musicals of 1975.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Andrew Garfield, John Guare, Lin-Manuel Miranda Present NY Drama Critics' Circle Awards May 14 by Kenneth Jones

The New York Drama Critics' Circle hands out its 2011-12 awards on May 14 at a cocktail reception at Angus McIndoe restaurant. Presenters include Andrew Garfield, John Guare and Lin-Manu…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Outer Critics Circle Winners Announced; Once and One Man, Two Guvnors Are Top Winners by Andrew Gans

Winners of the 62nd annual Outer Critics Circle Awards were announced May 14. Once, the new musical based on the film of the same name, and the London import One Man, Two Guvnors each won th…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

PLAYBILL VAULT'S Today in Theatre History: MAY 14 by Anne Bradley and Ernio Hernandez

1931 Playwright, producer David Belasco dies today in New York City. He began his theatrical life as a child actor in California and started writing plays in his twenties. He adapted the Joh…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Nederlander's Turkish delight

Legit News: Company partners on Istanbul arts complex

SOURCE: Variety at 12:00AM

Reeves Wiedeman: Singing the national anthem at Yankee Stadium. by Reeves Wiedeman

8220;The Star-Spangled Banner” is a notoriously difficult song to sing. It kicks off with a low note, then builds to a high one. Most pop songs span less than an octave, but the nation…

SOURCE: The New Yorker Subscription at 12:00AM

Alec Wilkinson: Can John Douglas Thompson act in Shakespeare’s comedies? by Alec Wilkinson

John Douglas Thompson, who is forty-eight and regarded by some people as the best classical actor in America, has been acting for twenty years, following an epiphany he had as a travelling s…

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Hilton Als: Nathan Lane in Robert Falls’s “The Iceman Cometh.” by Hilton Als

Is Nathan Lane his generation’s Ethel Merman? While watching him take on the role of Theodore (Hickey) Hickman in Robert Falls’s complicated, intellectually bracing staging of Eu…

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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