Thursday, August 16, 2012 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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Kristen Bell Sings Alongside Idina Menzel in Disney's FROZEN! by BroadwayWorld

According to EOnline, Kristen Bell will be singing with Broadway great and GLEE star Idina Menzel in Disney's upcoming animated film Frozen.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:36PM

‘Hills Are Alive’ with the sound of mediocrity by Frank Scheck

Ever wonder what happened to the singing Von Trapp family after they escaped the Nazis by climbing the Alps at the end of “The Sound of Music”? Probably not, especially since in real lif…

SOURCE: The New York Post Subscription at 11:25PM

Don’t cry for Ricky Martin by Michael Riedel

I can’t say much for Ricky Martin’s performance as Ché in the revival of “Evita” at the Marquis. With his jaunty cap and peppy demeanor, he looks more like a newsboy in Disney’s…

SOURCE: The New York Post Subscription at 11:25PM
Thursday, August 16, 2012 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Two Gents does a great job of doctoring the Bard by Richard Ouzounian

Youth, charm, intelligence and talent were all in abundance before more than a few minutes had gone by in the 90-minute play at Withrow Park.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 10:41PM

Reviews: On the Misconception of Oedipus, His Girl Friday by Alison Croggon

There's a certain discomfort and sharpness, a sense of reaching beyond the limitations of merely making "good" theatre, that filled me with relief when I was watching On the Miscon…

SOURCE: Theatre Notes at 10:36PM

Marin Theatre "Circle Mirror Transformation" by Richard Connema

Some of it is pretty mundane stuff; playwright Baker manages to flesh out the characters without providing us with huge conflict or the need to explain every bit of back story.

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 10:04PM

"War Horse" on Tour by Richard Connema

A valiant, gorgeous and outstandingly staged War Horse has come to the Curran stage and is a must see for theatregoers.

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 10:03PM

In Nyack this week, Just add Hopper by Peter D. Kramer

Artist returns to Nyack in multimedia festival (Photo by Seth Harrison/The Journal News: Kris Burns, artist in residence at the Hopper House, on the porch at the birthplace of Edward Hopper.…

SOURCE: The Journal News at 10:00PM
Thursday, August 16, 2012 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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NY Phil's COMPANY IN CONCERT DVD, Starring Neil Patrick Harris, Patti LuPone & More, Set for Release, 11/13! by BroadwayWorld

Image Entertainment, Inc. is set to release Company In Concert on DVD November 13, 2012 and is now available for Amazon pre-order This production of Stephen Sondheims iconic tour de force on…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:51PM

A Movie Hatched by 'This American Life'

Mike Birbiglia and Ira Glass Produce 'Sleepwalk With Me'.

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal Subscription at 09:37PM
Thursday, August 16, 2012 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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ACT II: A second look at area stages — dance served up in grand style

It’s time to update your end-of-summer dance calendar beyond next week’s Chicago Dancing Festival, which runs Aug. 20-25, with a full lineup detailed at www.chicagodancingfestival.org. S…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 08:50PM

Spotlight On...Chris Salvatore by Michael Block

Name: Chris SalvatoreHometown: Richboro, PaEducation: New York Conservatory of Dramatic Arts Graduate.Why theater?: Theatre was always a big part of my childhood. I grew up going to shows on…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 08:41PM

Photo Flash: First Look at Boyd Gaines and Richard Thomas in MTC's AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE! by BroadwayWorld

Lynne Meadow Artistic Director and Barry Grove Executive Producer produce Manhattan Theatre Clubs upcoming Broadway production of a new version of Henrik Ibsens AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE by Reb…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:30PM

STAGE TUBE: MAMMA MIA!'s Sharone Sayegh and Mark Dancewicz Talk Las Vegas and More by Stage Tube

Upstairs Landing Productions presents another episode of Standing By with guests Sharone Sayegh and Mark Dancewicz from the Broadway production of Mamma Mia, celebrating 10 years at the Wint…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:21PM

"Much Ado About Nothing" in Philadelphia by Tim Dunleavy

Mauckingbird Theatre Company's take on Much Ado About Nothing has several commendable qualities.

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 08:04PM
Thursday, August 16, 2012 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Volcano, Vaudeville Theatre by Matt Wolf

The ever-libidinous Guy (Jason Durr) is "as subtle as a fire engine" when it comes to sex, or so we're told during the course of Volcano, and it's difficult not to feel that this belated Noe…

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 07:54PM

Cleveland Play House "One Night with Janis Joplin" by David Ritchey

Mary Bridget Davies plays Joplin. She has the Joplin sound-rough, ragged, energetic and emotional-and evokes Joplin with help from the costumes and wigs.

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 07:48PM

STAGE TUBE: Shakespeare's Globe Kicks Off 2012 Cinema Season in US, UK, Australia and New Zealand, Beg. Aug 26 by Stage Tube

Shakespeares Globe in partnership with Arts Alliance Media will release three of its 2011 theatre productions to cinemas in the USA, Australia, New Zealand and the UK. The Globe on Screen se…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:42PM

World Premiere Preview Aug 17 18 19, 2012: O.G. (guest-wrtier Joe Dempsey) by Kurt Chiang

August is a month of gifts to you, audience.  First of all, rain. Second, Felix Hernandez's perfect game.  Third, a chance encore showing of Too Much Light this past Saturday, wher…

SOURCE: The Neo-Futurists at 07:33PM

Photo Flash: Meet the Full Cast of ANNIE, Now in Rehearsal! by BroadwayWorld

ANNIE, the new production of the Tony Award-winning musical, went into rehearsal today in New York City with its full company. The production begins previews October 3, 2012 and opens Novemb…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:06PM

“Old Jews Telling Jokes” Creator gets Tattoo of Show Logo by Jackie Green

Dan Okrent, one of the creators of the off-Broadway hit OLD JEWS TELLING JOKES recently had a full color tattoo of the show’s eye-catching tattoo permanently inked on his right shoulder. T…

SOURCE: BONEAU/BRYAN-BROWN at 07:01PM
Thursday, August 16, 2012 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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LA STAGE INSIDER by Julio Martinez

Promenade Players and an Italian company collaborate in Santa Monica...EST/LA announces two new wartime plays...New American Theatre's new season...Under My Skin cast for Pasadena Playhouse.…

SOURCE: LA STAGE Times at 06:45PM

#Oops! Those snakes are still lethal by Teamspotted

I’m going to say something every Thursday, half on purpose and half by accident. #Oops! This week: “Oops! Those snakes are still lethal.” I’m talking about you, Ben Brant…

SOURCE: BroadwaySpotted at 06:14PM

STAGE TUBE: TRUE BLOOD's Deborah Ann Woll Sings George Gershwin's 'They All Laughed' by Stage Tube

True Blood's Deborah Ann Woll took a moment to sing George Gershwin's They All Laughed on ABCNews. Watch the video of her performance below Woll, who plays Jessica Hamby on HBO's series True…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:10PM

Hugh Jackman to be Honored by the Museum of the Moving Image by Suzanna Bowling

Hugh Jackman to be Honored by the Museum of the Moving Image: T2C is proud to help Carl Goodman announce that Tony and Emmy Award Winning Actor Hugh Jackman will be honored by Museum of the …

SOURCE: Times Square Chronicles at 06:06PM
Thursday, August 16, 2012 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Arts as outlet for those 'more apt to snap' by Chris Jones

In the first instance, it was tattoos that began Doriane Miller's second career as an artist. That's not to say this sober-seeming South Side physician suddenly became interested in colored …

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 05:48PM

Becky Gulsvig, Edward Staudenmayer, Sally Struthers Set for Ogunquit Playhouse's 9 to 5 by Dan Bacalzo

Ogunquit Playhouse will present 9 to 5 the Musical, August 22- September 15. Keith Andrews will direct with choreography by Gerry McIntyre and musical direction by Andrew Austin. Ken Clifton…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:48PM

Gossip Guru Perez Hilton Joins Off-Broadway’s NEWSical the Musical September 8 by Broadway.com

Web superstar Perez Hilton is readying to join NEWSical the Musical, the topical off-Broadway comedy written by Rick Crom. Hilton joins the cast beginning September 8, according to the …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:47PM

The Afternoon Report, Thursday, August 16, 2012 by Boneau/Bryan-Brown

Brought to you by Boneau/Bryan-Brown Thursday, August 16, 2012 Breaking news: Mary McCann Nabs Plum Role in ‘Harper Regan’ ArtsBeat Blog/NYTimes.com – by PATRICK HEALY The coming Off B…

SOURCE: BONEAU/BRYAN-BROWN at 05:45PM

Russell Kane, comedian: Edinburgh festival Q&A by Andrew Dickson

Standup Russell Kane talks to Andrew Dickson about issues with echoes, the lesser stresses of books, and biological clocksSo you've just arrived in Edinburgh, and your show is already beset …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:43PM

August: Osage County, The Color Purple, Hair, Tommy Set for White Plains Performing Arts Center's Tenth Season by Michael Gioia

The White Plains Performing Arts Center has announced its tenth anniversary season, which includes three mainstage Equity productions as well as a new "Spotlight" series of musical…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:43PM

Testifying by Chicago Plays

A couple of weeks ago, I testified at a public hearing before the Illinois Arts Council Strategic Plan Task Force, I thought you might be interested in what I said.Deb I am Deb Clapp, E…

SOURCE: Collective Leverage at 05:41PM

Frances Conroy Replaces Kathy Bates in 25th Anniversary Reading of STEEL MAGNOLIAS in LA, 9/9 by BroadwayWorld

On Sunday, September 9th, 2012, David Youse, FOUR THINGS PRODUCTIONS in association with L.A. WORKS will present an unprecedented staged reading of the critically-acclaimed play, Steel Magno…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:34PM

54 Below Adds Star Power with Victor Garbor by Suzanna Bowling

54 Below Adds Star Power with Victor Garber: 54 Below is getting hot and collecting star power as Jennifer Gardner and Eugene Levy visit Victor Garber back stage.

SOURCE: Times Square Chronicles at 05:27PM

‘Sheer Madness’ at The Kennedy Center by Amanda Gunther by Amanda Gunther

Sheer genius foams up as the 25th Anniversary performances of Shear Madness begin at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Heading for its 12,000th performance, the comic who…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 05:25PM

Mamma Mia stars talk Las Vegas, Airline Sickness Bags and Wardrobe Malfunctions on Standing By by Caskey Hunsader

Sharone Sayegh (Ensemble, Ali/Lisa US) and Mark Dancewicz (Ensemble, Pepper US) talk Las Vegas, air sickness bags and wardrobe malfunctions while performing in the 10 years and counting hit …

SOURCE: www.standingbytv.com at 05:24PM

Full company of ANNIE began rehearsal today in NYC! by Jim Byk

ANNIE, the new prouction of the Tony Award®-winning musical, went into rehearsal today in New York City with its full company.  The production begins previews October 3, 2012 and opens Nov…

SOURCE: BONEAU/BRYAN-BROWN at 05:18PM

Porchlight Music Theatre casts ‘Lady Day,’ ‘Pal Joey’

Porchlight Music Theatre has been on a real role in recent seasons, most recently producing a terrific version of Jonathan Larson’s pre-”Rent” musical, “tick, tick...BOOM.” Now com…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 05:18PM

Broadway in Bryant Park 2012: ‘Rock of Ages’ by Rock Of Ages

Every year, 106.7 Lite FM presents “Broadway in Bryant Park,” a series of free lunchtime concerts showcasing the best of Broadway. From July 12 through August 16, company members from Br…

SOURCE: Broadway’s Best Shows at 05:17PM

Broadway in Bryant Park 2012: ‘Bring It On, The Musical’ by Bring It On

Every year, 106.7 Lite FM presents “Broadway in Bryant Park,” a series of free lunchtime concerts showcasing the best of Broadway. From July 12 through August 16, company members from Br…

SOURCE: Broadway’s Best Shows at 05:13PM

Broadway in Bryant Park 2012: ‘Nice Work If You Can Get It’ by Nice Work If You Can Get It

Every year, 106.7 Lite FM presents “Broadway in Bryant Park,” a series of free lunchtime concerts showcasing the best of Broadway. From July 12 through August 16, company members from Br…

SOURCE: Broadway’s Best Shows at 05:13PM

Broadway in Bryant Park 2012: ‘A Christmas Story, The Musical!’ by A Christmas Story

Every year, 106.7 Lite FM presents “Broadway in Bryant Park,” a series of free lunchtime concerts showcasing the best of Broadway. From July 12 through August 16, company members from Br…

SOURCE: Broadway’s Best Shows at 05:13PM

Live on #NEWPLAY TV Fri-Sun, Aug 17-19: NET’s MicroFest USA: Detroit by HowlRound

The Network of Ensemble Theaters presents MicroFest USA: Detroit. Although Detroit’s community is fraught with limited resources and its socio-economic narrative dominated by devastation, …

SOURCE: HowlRound at 05:00PM

Full Cast Announced for Broadway Revival of Annie by Dan Bacalzo

The full cast for the Broadway revival of Annie has been announced. The production will begin previews at the Palace Theater on October 3, with an official opening on November 8. James Lapin…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM
Thursday, August 16, 2012 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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PHOTO CALL: Bring It On, Nice Work, Rock of Ages, Christmas Story and Avenue Q Perform in Bryant Park by Matthew Blank and Joseph Marzullo

The Broadway in Bryant Park series, which featured a host of Broadway artists performing a free outdoor concert, concluded Aug. 16.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:58PM

Fuse Music Review: Shylock Sings the Blues by Ian Thal

This daring musical version of "The Merchant of Venice" provides a fascinating re-imagining of a classic play that explores many of the themes and tropes of the original more deeply than man…

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 04:57PM

Michael Arden at 54 Below by Sandi Durell

  Reviewed by Joe Regan Jr. – August 12, 2012 Michael Arden, who has appeared on Broadway in Twyla Thorp and Bob Dylan’s The times They Are A-Changin’ and as Tom Sawyer in the…

SOURCE: Times Square Chronicles at 04:55PM

Bruce Norris, Jon Robin Baitz and More Set for Playwrights Horizons' STORIES ON 5 STORIES by BroadwayWorld

Playwrights Horizons Tim Sanford, Artistic Director Leslie Marcus, Managing Director has announced it will once again present its popular, annual benefit evening STORIES ON 5 STORIES.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:54PM

Adventure Theatre MTC’s Ensembles: ‘Making History By Making Stars’ by Michael J. Bobbitt by Guest Author

Is it possible that musical theater could be the most popular extra-curricular activity for school aged kids?  Is it possible that high schools musicals are earning just as much revenue as …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 04:44PM

Tony Shalhoub Cast in Untitled Rob Greenberg CBS Comedy Pilot by Michael Gioia

Tony Award nominee Tony Shalhoub has joined the cast of Rob Greenberg's untitled CBS comedy pilot, according to TVLine.com.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:35PM

Jackie Beat's Greatest Tits to Play at Laurie Beechman Theatre by Bethany Rickwald

Jackie Beat will perform her show Jackie Beat's Greatest Tits, September 13-16 at The Laurie Beechman Theater. In the show, Jackie, one of America's most treasured full-figured …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:28PM

Frances Conroy Replaces Kathy Bates in 25th Anniversary Reading of Steel Magnolias; Jennifer Coolidge Joins Cast by Andrew Gans

Golden Globe-winning actress Frances Conroy has replaced the previously reported Oscar winner Kathy Bates in the role of Truvy in the upcoming 25th anniversary reading of Robert Harling'…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:27PM

Flight, Hyde Park on the Hudson, Not Fade Away Set for New York Film Festival by David Gordon

Main selections have been announced for the 50th annual New York Film Festival, to run September 28-October 14 at Lincoln Center. Among the films to premeire there wil be Roger Michell&apos…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:25PM

Lisa Bonet, Cloris Leachman, Joe Mantegna, Jean Smart Set for Staged Reading of Recipe by Bethany Rickwald

Additional casting has been announced for the previously reported staged reading of Michael Gene Sullivan's new play Recipe, to be presented at Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum on August…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:24PM

STAGE TUBE: MEMPHIS Tour Cast Bids Goodbye to Broadway Production by Stage Tube

The 2010 Tony Award-winning Best Musical MEMPHIS played its final performance on Broadway on August 5, 2012, after 30 previews and 1,166 regular performances. MEMPHIS opened on October 19, 2…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:23PM

St. Louis Classical Guitar Society announces 2012-13 season

The St. Louis Classical Guitar Society has announced its 2012-13 season. As usual, the Society offers a surprisingly varied set of performers.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 04:21PM

BWW TV: It's Christmas in August! Cast of Broadway-Bound A CHRISTMAS STORY Gives Sneak Peek in Bryant Park! by BroadwayWorld TV

Featured in this week's event were the casts of A Christmas Story, The Musical John Bolton, Benj Pasek, Justin Paul, Nice Work If You Can Get It Stephanie Martignetti, Robyn Hurder, Chris Su…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:19PM

Catherine Zeta-Jones Narrates The Runaway Bunny on New GPR Records Release by Dan Bacalzo

Tony Award winner Catherine Zeta-Jones narrates The Runaway Bunny: A Piano Trio with Narrator, based on the best-selling children's classic by Margaret Wise Brown with music by Glen Rov…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:14PM

Actor Frank Langella talks robots, high heels and Hollywood

NEW YORK (Reuters) - At 74, revered U.S. stage and film actor Frank Langella has little trouble finding interesting roles.

SOURCE: Reuters at 04:13PM

STAGE TUBE: Understudies from GHOST and NEWSIES Prepare for HALF HOUR Concert! by Stage Tube

The lineup includes Allison Blackwell Porgy amp Bess, Garett Hawe Newsies, Carly Hughes Ghost, Stephen Mark Lukas Book of Mormon, Corey Mach Godspell, Matthew Marks Book of Mormon, Julia Mat…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:13PM

Round House Theatre's new artistic director swaps out two shows for the coming season by Peter Marks

Departing from custom, the new producing artistic director of Round House Theatre has decided to scrap two of the plays announced for the 2012-13 season by his predecessor and replace them w…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 04:13PM

Lisa Bonet and Joe Mantegna Join Starry Recipe Reading in CA by Adam Hetrick

Lisa Bonet and Joe Mantegna have joined the benefit reading of Recipe, starring Cloris Leachman, Amy Madigan, Wendie Malick and Jean Smart, Aug. 26 at Theatricum Botanicum in Topanga, CA.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:11PM

Giving Their Regards

Five Broadway newbies are performing in “Bring It On: the Musical.”

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 04:07PM

PHOTO FLASH: Radio City Rockettes Celebrate "Christmas in August" by Dan Bacalzo

The 2012 Radio City Christmas Spectacular officially kicked off its holiday season on Tuesday, August 14 with "Christmas in August," celebrating 85 years of the Rockettes performin…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:04PM
Thursday, August 16, 2012 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Photo Coverage: Hilary Kole Plays 54 Below! by Stephen Sorokoff

Featured this week at 54 BELOW, the new performance venue located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54th Street, is New York-based singing sensation Hilary Kole. Kole has been h…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:56PM

Fuse Rock Feature: Burnin’ One Down With Matt Bunsen by Arts Fuse Editor

Matt Bunsen and the Burners proves that comedic music can not only be funny, but also well-crafted and artful commentary.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 03:51PM

Art spotlight: National Watercolor Society Traveling exhibition

A celebration of the medium at Bloomington Theatre and Art Center.

SOURCE: StarTribune at 03:45PM

Dermot Mulroney Joins Cast of August: Osage County Film Adaptation by Michael Gioia and Kenneth Jones

Dermot Mulroney will join his "My Best Friend's Wedding" co-star Julia Roberts in the film version of Tracy Letts' Pulitzer Prize-winning play August: Osage Count…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:45PM

Two odd shows at the Institute of Arts

Justin Quinn and Luke Aleckson strive for meaning in a Minneapolis Institute of Arts show.

SOURCE: StarTribune at 03:43PM

Filling in the cracks

Three small shows are filling the gap as Twin Cities theater slides from the Fringe Festival to the opening of the fall season.

SOURCE: StarTribune at 03:41PM

Tony Winner John Benjamin Hickey Cast in Upcoming Fox Medical Drama "The Mob Doctor" by Michael Gioia

Tony Award winner John Benjamin Hickey has been cast in a recurring role on the upcoming Fox medical drama "The Mob Doctor," according to the Hollywood Reporter.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:39PM

Kathleen Turner turns up the heat as Molly Ivins in ‘Red Hot Patriot’ by Dan Zak

Have the Democrats ever thought about swapping out Charlie Rangel for Kathleen Turner, another liberal Manhattanite — but with fewer ethics violations? Or at least installing Turner as an …

SOURCE: Washington Post at 03:37PM

Barbra Streisand's RELEASE ME Due 9/25 With Several Broadway Tracks by BroadwayWorld

Barbra Streisand's LP RELEASE ME is slated to be released next month. Retailers, including Amazon and Elusive Disc, list the release date as September 25 and the track listing as follows.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:36PM

Plays by Itamar Moses, Bruce Norris, Sarah Ruhl Set for Playwrights Horizons' Stories on 5 Stories: Poetic Justice by Bethany Rickwald

Playwrights Horizons is to present its annual benefit Stories on 5 Stories, October 22 at 6pm. This year's edition is titled Poetic Justice. This year's event will feature new sho…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:30PM

Review: 'Blame it on Beckett' mines theatrical world for laughs by F. Kathleen Foley

The backstage comedy has long been a favorite milieu for playwrights expressing their abiding love and keen irritation for all things theatrical.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 03:25PM

PLAYBILL EXCLUSIVE: Constantine Maroulis Talks Jekyll & Hyde

Playbill caught up with Constantine Maroulis on break during his first week of rehearsal for the new touring production of Jekyll & Hyde — a week which included a first-day meet an…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:17PM

Melissa Manchester, Helen Reddy to Perform at California Women's Conference by Dan Bacalzo

Grammy Award winners Melissa Manchester and Helen Reddy will perform as part of the California Women's Conference, which will take place at the Long Beach Convention Center on September…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:15PM

Mary McCann Is Atlantic's Harper Regan, a Woman Who Sheds Her Life; Cast Announced by Kenneth Jones

Christopher Innvar, Mary McCann, Mary Beth Peil, Jordan Lage, Madeleine Martin, Gareth Saxe and more will bring Simon Stephens' tale of Harper Regan to life for Atlantic Theater Company …

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:07PM

Atlantic Theatre Company's HARPER REGAN, With Mary McCann, Christopher Innvar and More, to Open 10/10 by BroadwayWorld

Atlantic Theater Company will present the New York premiere of HARPER REGAN, by Olivier Award winner Simon Stephens, starring an ensemble cast featuring Vandit Bhatt, Christopher Innvar, Mah…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:01PM

Laguna Playhouse to Present Rita Rudner: Act 3 by Bethany Rickwald

Laguna Playhouse is set to present Rita Rudner in her solo-show Rita Rudner: Act 3, August 24-26. The evening of comedy will feature an opening act by singer/songwriter Sasha Evans. Rudner…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM
Thursday, August 16, 2012 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Connecticut's Bill Berloni's Book On Animal Training Experiences on Broadway and Beyond by Frank Rizzo

Connecticut’s Bill Berloni, animal trainer for stage and screen, has a new book out, “Broadway Tails: Heartfelt Stories of Rescued Dogs Who Became Showbiz Superstars” w…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 02:59PM

Sheryl Lee Ralph to Guest Star on NBC's Smash by Dan Bacalzo

Sheryl Lee Ralph will guest star on multiple episodes of the NBC series Smash as the mother of Jennifer Hudson's character, according to published reports. Ralph received a Tony nomina…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:56PM

THE SCREENING ROOM: Ghost and Newsies Understudies Prepare! (Video) by Adam Hetrick

Broadway understudies are gearing up to show off their talents in Half Hour: A Last Minute Concert Aug. 19 at the Laurie Beechman Theatre. The actors have gamely released a series of fun vid…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:51PM

Photo Flash: First Look at Henry Woronicz and More in La Jolla's AN ILIAD by BroadwayWorld

La Jolla Playhouse presents An Iliad, a one-man adaptation of Homers classic tale, adapted by Denis OHare Tony Award-winning actor in Take Me Out and Lisa Peterson director of The Playhouses…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:50PM

Randy Harrison hits New York stage in SILENCE! The Musical by Alysandra

Queer as Folk alum appearing in his sixth off-Broadway production: While his Queer as Folk love interest Gale Harold has established a successful career on television in recent years, Randy …

SOURCE: news.kinnetiks.net at 02:42PM

'Bring it On' extends its stay on Broadway by Ticket News

"Bring it On," the Broadway musical based on the 2000 film of the same name, is extending its run through January 20, 2013. The musical had its world premiere in January 2011 at the Alliance…

SOURCE: Ticket News at 02:41PM

HIS EYE IS ON THE SPARROW, Starring Tonya Pinkins, Cancelled at Luna Stage by BroadwayWorld

Award-winning producers Michael amp Barbara Ross were scheduled to present Tony Award-winning actress Tonya Pinkins in Larry Parrs Ethel Waters HIS EYE IS ON THE SPARROW at Luna Stage in Wes…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:40PM

Lenny Platt, Spencer Rose Set for If You Start a Fire [Be Prepared to Burn] by Bethany Rickwald

Mondays Dark Theatre Company is set to present Kevin Kautzman's If You Start a Fire [Be Prepared to Burn], September 14-23, at the 45th Street Theater. Co-founder and resident director…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:40PM

Broadway Besties: Ghost Star Caissie Levy and Her 'Sis' Kacie Sheik Let Loose in the East Village by Broadway.com

Could there be a cuter pair of BFFs than Ghost leading lady Caissie Levy and Broadway vet Kacie Sheik? (Even their sound-alike names are adorable!) These talented ladies felt an immediate bo…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:39PM

Suburban theater for the week of Aug. 17-23 by Kerry Reid

Kerry Reid on what's on stage in Chicago's suburbs. Kerry Reid on what's on stage in Chicago's suburbs.

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 02:36PM

Chicago theater openings for the week of Aug. 17-23

Picking the upcoming opening nights.

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 02:36PM

In James Harms, a Chicago actor who sets himself apart

When director Frank Galati premiered "The Visit," a new musical by John Kander and Fred Ebb, at the Goodman Theatre in 2001, the legendary Chita Rivera soaked up most of the attention (altho…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 02:36PM

Atlantic Theater Company Announces HARPER REGAN Complete Casting by Boneau/Bryan-Brown

Atlantic Theater Company (Neil Pepe, Artistic Director; Jeffory Lawson, Managing Director) is proud to present the New York premiere of HARPER REGAN, by Oliver Award® winner Simon Stephens,…

SOURCE: BONEAU/BRYAN-BROWN at 02:20PM

PHOTO FLASH: John Bolton, Judy Kaye, Taylor Louderman, Adrienne Warren, Avenue Q, Rock of Ages at Broadway in Bryant Park by David Gordon

106.7 Lite FM presented the final 2012 Broadway in Bryant Park lunchtime concert on Thursday, August 16. The show was emceed by Lite FM personality Bob Bronson. 2012 Tony Award-winner Judy …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:15PM

Review - The Hills Are Alive at the New York Fringe Festival by Christopher Caggiano

Because I spent so much time at NYMF this summer, I didn't really have plans to take in any shows at the NY Fringe Festival. I think it's partly because I'm kind of over the four-hour bus ri…

SOURCE: Everything I Know I Learned From Musicals at 02:13PM

Judith Light Will Narrate "Scrooge & Marley" Film, Variation of "A Christmas Carol" With a Gay Sensibility by Andrew Gans

Emmy winner Judith Light, who won a 2012 Tony Award for her performance in Other Desert Cities, will narrate the upcoming SAM I Am Films motion picture "Scrooge & Marley."

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:10PM

Mary McCann, Gareth Saxe, Mary Beth Peil & More Set for Harper Regan at Atlantic Theater Company by Broadway.com

Mary McCann will play the title role in Atlantic Theater Company’s forthcoming New York premiere of Harper Regan, written by Olivier Award winner Simon Stephens. The play will begin pr…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:07PM

Christopher Innvar, Mary McCann, Mary Beth Peil Set for Atlantic's Harper Regan by Dan Bacalzo

Mary McCann will star in the title role of Simon Stephens' Harper Regan, to receive its New York premiere from the Atlantic Theater Company at the company's Linda Gross Theater, Se…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:01PM

Shakespeare's Globe's Hamlet to Kick off Folger Theatre's 2012-2013 Season by Bethany Rickwald

Folger Theatre has announced its 2012-2013 season. The season's first offering will be a limited engagement of the Shakespeare's Globe production of Shakespeare's Hamlet, dir…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM
Thursday, August 16, 2012 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Amoralists' Pied Pipers of the Lower East Side Will Play Week-Long Return by Adam Hetrick

The Amoralists will bring back its provocative production of The Pied Pipers of the Lower East Side for a limited, week-long run beginning Aug. 28 at 9th Space in the East Village.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:53PM

BroadwayGirlNYC - Sing Out, Louise: Broadway Karaoke by BroadwayGirlNYC

Whats better than grabbing a mic and having your moment in the spotlight Whether youre a seasoned pro, an amateur who knows her way around a microphone, or a fan who only sings in the shower…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:49PM

The David Dower Friday Phone Call # 42: Richard Newman of The Hinterlands Ensemble, Detroit by Howlround

Today I talk with Richard Newman, co-director with Liza Bielby of The Hinterlands Ensemble in Detroit. One of the things I love about this series is how it gives a mic to different ideas, ae…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 01:46PM

Closer Than Ever, Last Smoker, Avenue Q and More Will Take Part in Off-Broadway's 20at20 Discount in September by Michael Gioia

The Off Broadway Alliance has announced that 20at20, the bi-annual discount offer celebrating Off-Broadway, will return Sept. 4-23. Participating shows include Closer Than Ever, Avenue Q, Th…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:36PM

Top 10! Kristin Chenoweth’s Recovery, Strip-tastic Andrew Rannells & Amy Adams’ Wig Draw Fans to the Week’s Most-Read Articles by Broadway.com

Broadway.com offers up the best breaking news, star interviews and exclusive features about Broadway on the web. Below are the most-read stories on the site from August 9 to August 16. 1.…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:34PM

Theater review: ‘Soul Doctor’   by Joe Dziemianowicz

High-spirited and tuneful, but long and cumbersome, “Soul Doctor” is a bio musical in fair condition. Recalling the life of the late Shlomo Carlebach, it hits all the major mil…

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 01:34PM

Ben Vereen to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award from The Ensemble Theatre by Dan Bacalzo

The Ensemble Theatre, based in Houston, TX, will present a lifetime achievement award to Tony winner Ben Vereen at the organization's annual black-tie gala, to be held at the Hilton Ame…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:34PM

Dynamic Duo! Siblings Celia and Andrew Keenan-Bolger Discuss Starring on Broadway in the Same Season by Broadway.com

Get ready for more than one “aww” moment as NBC profiles Broadway siblings Celia and Andrew Keenan-Bolger. Celia, a two-time Tony nominee, is currently starring in Peter and the …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:29PM

Justin Sayre to Celebrate Fire Island in Show at the Ice Palace by Bethany Rickwald

Daniel Nardicio will present a show by Justin Sayre, host and writer of The Meeting, as part of the Icon Series on August 25 at 10 pm at the Ice Palace. The show will celebrate the magic of…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:28PM

Theater Thursday: Review: Sketchbook Reincarnate (Collaboraction) by Scotty Zacher

                Sketchbook Reincarnate  Flat Iron Arts Bldg., 1579 N. Milwaukee (map) thru July 15  |…

SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 01:17PM

Mary McCann Nabs Plum Role in 'Harper Regan' by Patrick Healy

The actress will play one of the richest female roles in New York theater this fall when the critically acclaimed British play about family alienation and the limits of loyalty comes to Off-…

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 01:15PM

STAGE TUBE: Kathie Lee Gifford Talks SCANDALOUS With Jimmy Fallon by Stage Tube

This fall, Carolee Carmello and George Hearn will star in the new Broadway musical SCANDALOUS The Life and Trials of Aimee Semple McPherson. With book and lyrics by Kathie Lee Gifford and mu…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:13PM

EastEnders actors owed money by defunct talent agency by Matthew Hemley

A Brighton-based talent agency is under threat of legal action from Equity, after members complained they had not been paid by the company.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 01:08PM

Demolition 'an option' for Felixstowe theatre by Nicola Merrifield

Felixstowe's Spa Pavilion theatre is under threat of demolition after the local council failed in its initial bid to find a new operator for it.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 01:08PM

Kristin Scott Thomas, Lia Williams to Alternate Roles in London Revival of Old Times by Dan Bacalzo

Kristin Scott Thomas and Lia Williams will alternate the female lead roles of Harold Pinter's Old Times, according to The New York Times. Ian Rickson will direct this planned London rev…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:08PM

Photo Flash: Hunter Bell and Cast of SILENCE! THE MUSICAL Unveil 'Hannibal Nectar' Dessert in Times Square by BroadwayWorld

Hunter Bell, OBIE Award-winning bookwriter of SILENCE! The Musical, along with David Garrison, Jenn Harris, Randy Harrison and the entire cast, unveiled the delicious strawberry dessert trea…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:05PM

Kathie Lee Gifford Chats With Jimmy Fallon About Her New Musical Scandalous, the ‘Brilliant’ Carolee Carmello and Feeling 28 by Broadway.com

Happy birthday, Kathie Lee Gifford! On August 15, the Today host stopped by Late Night With Jimmy Fallon to celebrate her big 28th birthday (wink-wink) and chat about her forthcoming Broadwa…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:04PM

Squigs Enjoys a Jolly Holiday with the Stars of Broadway’s Mary Poppins by Broadway.com

Disney’s family-friendly musical Mary Poppins tells the story of the magical British nanny, her delightful pal Bert and the Banks family, whose lives are forever changed after they wel…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:02PM

Geraldine Hughes, Max Baker and More Join Roundabout's CYRANO DE BERGERAC - Full Cast Announced! by BroadwayWorld

Roundabout Theatre Company has announced the final cast members joining Tony Award winner Douglas Hodge as Cyrano in a new Broadway production of Cyrano de Bergerac. Clmence Posy will make h…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:01PM

Sam Simmons – Edinburgh festival review by Brian Logan

Gilded Balloon"Saturday night is the worst," Sam Simmons tweeted after this performance, which was half standup, half running battle with the audience. Was this a one-off, or is Simmons this…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:00PM

Download this: A fabulous app by the Fox

The Fox Theatre's app lets you keep tabs on what's coming to the venue.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 01:00PM

The Shakespeare Theatre Company to Hold Open-to-the-Public Costume Sale by Bethany Rickwald

The Shakespeare Theatre Company has announced that it will hold a costume sale open to the general public, on September 29 from 10am to 3pm in STC's Rehearsal Studios at 507 8th Street …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM
Thursday, August 16, 2012 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Meine faire Dame, Lowland Hall, Edinburgh by Nick Aude

Lowland Hall, Edinburgh: Ignore the obscure half-page summary in the programme and discard all prior knowledge of Shaw or Lerner & Loewe. It won't help. Read the full review

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:48PM

Luna Stage Run of Ethel Waters: His Eye Is On the Sparrow, With Tonya Pinkins, Canceled by Adam Hetrick

Ethel Waters: His Eye Is On the Sparrow, the biographical musical starring Tony Award winner Tonya Pinkins, which was to begin performances Aug. 16 at Luna Stage, has been canceled.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48PM

The real Michael Frayn hits Edinburgh book festival – or does he? by Charlotte Higgins

The Noises Off author on hoaxes, identities – and the hidden joke in his new bookThe craggy, distinguished-looking chap on the stage at the Edinburgh international book festival seemed to …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:43PM

High Class Culture All Over the Place! by Jeremy M. Barker

A new Bravo reality show about wannabe gallerists invites the art world to firmly turn the Gaze toward its own navel

SOURCE: Culturebot at 12:42PM

Photo Flash: The Midtown Men Perform on GMA by BroadwayWorld

Tony Award winner Christian Hoff, Michael Longoria, Daniel Reichard and Tony Award nominee J. Robert Spencer, better known as the Midtown Men, performed on this morning's GOOD MORNING AMERIC…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:42PM

Wanda Sykes to Host Election Specials on LOGO by Dan Bacalzo

Emmy Award winner and stage veteran Wanda Sykes will host two election-themed specials, entitled NewNowNext Vote With Wanda Sykes for the LOGO network, according to Deadline.com. The specia…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:41PM

Author Jane Green Set for Westport Country Playhouse's "Books Worth Talking About" Literary Salon by Bethany Rickwald

Author Jane Green is set to speak at Westport Country Playhouse's "Books Worth Talking About" literary salon, August 29 at 6:30pm in the Lucille Lortel White Barn Center at We…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:40PM

Director Plans Pinter With a Twist, as Actresses Trade Off 'Old Times' Roles by Patrick Healy

In Ian Rickson's forthcoming production, Kristin Scott Thomas and Lia Williams will alternate in the lead femaile roles, opposite Rufus Sewell.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:30PM

Old Vic staff to stage variety show by Alistair Smith

London's Old Vic Theatre's front of house team are to stage a special variety night at the historic venue.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:30PM

Just announced: ‘Ask Chazz’ at WBT Oct. 1 by Peter D. Kramer

Palminteri will do benefit Q&A for Lighthouse Youth Theatre (Journal News file photo: Chazz Palminteri in his Bedford home office.) Bedford resident Chazz Palminteri, whose autobiograph…

SOURCE: The Journal News at 12:24PM

Theater Review: ‘Summer Series B’ at 59E59 Theaters  by Joe Dziemianowicz

Between the accomplished authors and actors involved, the trio of bite-sized plays making up Summer Series B come with built-in expectations.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 12:24PM

Into the Woods by Esther

Into the Woods, at the Delacorte Theater in Central ParkGratuitous Violins rating: ***1/2 out of ****For me Into the Woods was more than a show, it was a practically 24-hour experience that …

SOURCE: Gratuitous Violins at 12:20PM

Scandalous Scribe Kathie Lee Gifford Celebrates Her Birthday in Style on The Today Show by Broadway.com

TV star and Broadway vet Kathie Lee Gifford is headed to the Great White Way this fall as the writer and lyricist of the provocative new musical Scandalous: The Life and Trials of Aimee Semp…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:19PM

Philly's 2012 Barrymore Awards Nominees Announced; Is This the Final Year of the Barrymores? by Kenneth Jones

The Theatre Alliance of Greater Philadelphia announced nominees for the 2012 Barrymore Awards for Excellence in Theatre. Resident productions earning the most nominations include Twelfth Nig…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19PM

Benjamin Bratt, Anika Noni Rose, Ryan Rilette to Be Honored at A.C.T. Luncheon by Dan Bacalzo

American Conservatory Theater will honor distinguished graduates Benjamin Bratt, Anika Noni Rose, and Ryan Rilette at the organization's Conservatory Awards Luncheon, to be held at San…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:19PM

1st Night Photos: RSC's Julius Caesar rides into town

The Royal Shakespeare Company's acclaimed new production of Julius Caesar, featuring an all-black cast, has transferred to the West End's Noel Coward Theatre, were it opened to press last ni…

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 12:17PM

Bring It On Star Gregory Haney on His Transformation From Football Jock to Broadway Cheerleader by Lindsay Champion

Age & Hometown: 30; Peoria, Arizona Current Role: La Cienega, a fiery transgender dancer-turned-cheerleader in the summer Broadway hit Bring it On: The Musical. Spring Trainin…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:11PM

Gleek Out! Watch Lea Michele, Darren Criss, Kate Hudson and More in New Glee Season Promo by Broadway.com

Get ready to Gleek out! The promo video for Glee’s highly anticipated season four hit the Internet, and it looks awesome! The season premiere, entitled “The New Rachel,” wi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:10PM

Richard Ridge to Moderate SAG Conversation with Judith Light, 8/17 by BroadwayWorld

On Friday, August 17, The Screen Actors' Guild Foundation will feature a two-hour, moderated career Conversations event with Judith Light. The event is et to take place at the NYIT Auditoriu…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:09PM

2 minutes with Greta: Amy Nostbakken by Praxis

Summerworks 2012 Special- Amy Nostbakken Greta learns about a not to be missed tourist attraction in Niagara Falls from Barrel Crank’s Amy Nostbakken. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=duAjvC…

SOURCE: praxistheatre.com at 12:06PM

Spotlight On...David Marshall by Michael Block

Name: David MarshallHometown: Orleans, MAEducation: BA Philosophy BA Religion Ohio Wesleyan University, MFA New School Drama Select Credits: Bat Boy (Pan, Provincetown Theater); A Little Cla…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 12:05PM

Photo of the Week: THE BOOK OF MORMON Helps One Fan Save Energy by Boneau/Bryan-Brown

We saw this photo on Tumblr yesterday and knew it had to be our Photo of the Week. How many shows can make you laugh and motivate you to save electricity? Special shout out to astoldbyblondi…

SOURCE: BONEAU/BRYAN-BROWN at 12:01PM

6 Movies to See This Week, Including Wet Hot American Summer in a Cemetery

Wet Hot American Summer Our weekly list of special movie events to check out in L.A.: Thursday, Aug. 16 6. Last January at Sundance, a movie starring Frank Langella (who played Richard Nix…

SOURCE: LA Weekly at 12:00PM
Thursday, August 16, 2012 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Full Casting Announced for Broadway's Cyrano de Bergerac, Starring Douglas Hodge by Dan Bacalzo

Full casting has been announced for the Roundabout Theatre Company's Broadway production of Cyrano de Bergerac, to play the American Airlines Theatre, September 14-November 25, with an …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:54AM

Vangeline is Busting Out All Over! by Trav S.D.

One of our American Vaudeville Theatre alumnae, Vangeline has been cooking with gas lately, and so we thought we’d pass on to you all the cool recent developments in her career. First,…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 11:53AM

Bradley Cooper Hopeful for Broadway Run of The Elephant Man by Adam Hetrick

Bradley Cooper, who just concluded a run in the Williamstown Theatre Festival production of The Elephant Man, is eager to bring Bernard Pomerance's 1979 drama to Broadway next season, ac…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:52AM

THE ELEPHANT MAN, Starring Bradley Cooper, Seeks Limited Broadway Engagement by BroadwayWorld

Bradley Cooper, best known for his appearances in Hollywood hits including The Hangover series and Limitless, may return to Broadway next fall. The actor - who made his Broadway debut in 200…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:47AM

Industry Ticket Offer by Chicago Plays

Impenetrable by Mia McCullough - Stage Left Theatre at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave., is offering $15 industry tickets for performances Thursday, September 6th; Thursday, September 13th;…

SOURCE: Collective Leverage at 11:46AM

Andrew Upton to Become Sole Artistic Director of Sydney Theatre Company by Adam Hetrick

The Sydney Theatre Company has announced that Andrew Upton, who currently serves as co-artistic director with his wife, Academy Award-winning actress Cate Blanchett, will become the sole art…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:38AM

PHOTO ARCHIVE: Into the Woods on Broadway and Beyond by Matthew Blank

Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's Into the Woods returned to New York this summer, opening Aug. 9 at Shakespeare in the Park's Delacorte Theater. Playbill.com looks back at the two…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:35AM

Repertorio Español Announces 2012-2013 Season by Bethany Rickwald

Repertorio Español has announced plans for its 45th season, running September 2012-August 2013. Kicking off the season will be the world premiere of Caridad Svich's adaptati…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:35AM

JERSEY BOYS to Make South African Premiere in June 2013 by BroadwayWorld

The runaway worldwide smash hit musical, JERSEY BOYS, currently playing in major cities worldwide including New York, Las Vegas, London, Auckland, Brisbane and across the USA, makes its Sout…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:27AM

Trevor Noah: The Racist – review by Brian Logan

Pleasance Courtyard, EdinburghWhat's so funny? Growing up mixed race in South Africa was a bit of a hoot – at least if Trevor Noah is to be believed. Noah, now resident in the States, has …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:26AM

Frances Conroy to Replace Kathy Bates in 25th Anniversary Reading of Steel Magnolias by Dan Bacalzo

Stage and screen star Frances Conroy will replace the previously reported Kathy Bates in a 25th anniversary reading of Robert Harling's Steel Magnolias at Santa Monica's Broad Sta…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:21AM

Theater Ink by John Rowell

LEARN YOUR LESSONS You too can experience the privilege, respect and air of superiority enjoyed by millions who call themselves New Yorkers. But it requires training…even if you were born …

SOURCE: showbusinessweekly.com at 11:17AM

Bradley Cooper Eyes Broadway Run in The Elephant Man by Broadway.com

Bradley Cooper may star in The Elephant Man on Broadway, according to E! Online. Cooper recently completed a run in Bernard Pomerance’s Tony-winning 1979 play at Williamstown Theatre F…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:17AM

Watch Christopher Plummer Reprise His Broadway Role in New Barrymore Film by Broadway.com

Academy Award winner Christopher Plummer will “fill our bowls once more” as John Barrymore in the new film adaptation of William Luce’s 1997 Broadway play Barrymore. Plumme…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:15AM

The flip side of yesterday’s post. by Ken Davenport

While the rules of blogging aren’t as strict as the rules of reporting, I still like to present both sides of a situation. And while I was researching yesterday’s post about the …

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00AM
Thursday, August 16, 2012 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Andrew Upton Appointed Single Artistic Director of Sydney Theatre Company by BroadwayWorld

David Gonski, Chairman of Sydney Theatre Company, today announced that Andrew Upton has been appointed Artistic Director of Sydney Theatre Company commencing 1 January 2013. For the past fi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:57AM

Horror festival announced by Leicester Square Theatre by Nicola Merrifield

London's Leicester Square Theatre has announced its first horror festival, which will include a stage adaptation of the novel Dracula and a selection of plays written by Colin Hoult.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:56AM

Elm Shakespeare Company's "Macbeth:" Outdoors, The Woods Really Do Come Alive by Frank Rizzo

The show: William Shakespeare's "Macbeth" by the Elm Shakespeare Company, in Edgerton Park, in New Haven.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 10:43AM

Jersey Boys Will Open in South Africa in 2013; Casting Announced by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning Best Musical Jersey Boys will celebrate its South African premiere April 3, 2013, at the Teatro at Montecasino.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

JERSEY BOYS to open in South Africa in April, 2013 by Boneau/Bryan-Brown

The runaway worldwide smash hit musical, JERSEY BOYS, currently playing in major cities worldwide including New York, Las Vegas, London,  Auckland, Brisbane and across the USA, makes its So…

SOURCE: BONEAU/BRYAN-BROWN at 10:40AM

Blondie at The Cap Oct. 7, tickets tomorrow at 10 a.m. by Peter D. Kramer

Port Chester’s Capitol Theatre, which is about to reopen with Bob Dylan launching things on Sept. 4, announce that Deborah Harry and Blondie will play Oct. 7, the Sunday of Columbus Da…

SOURCE: The Journal News at 10:38AM

Jersey Boys Musical to Make South African Premiere in 2013 by Dan Bacalzo

The musical Jersey Boys, about Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, will make its South African premiere at the Teatro at Montecasino on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 and will then open at Artsca…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:34AM

Awesome Person Thursday: Melanie Zoey Weinstein and Sanity is for Suckers by Michael Roderick

This week's A.P.T. is all about actress/playwright/ Entrepreneur/Force of nature Melanie Zoey Weinstein. Melanie has been a great supporter of this blog, leaves awesome comments, and is one …

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

York Mystery Plays – review by Alfred Hickling

Museum Gardens, YorkIn the beginning was the word, and the word was nowt. "I am maker unmade, nowt is but me," declares God in Mike Kenny's adaptation of the medieval religious dramas, compi…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:29AM

Edinburgh Fringe Review: Kiss Me and You Will See How Important I Am by Charlie Ely

Having myself been a crazy teenage girl not that long ago, I really wanted to love this piece.  I too was an avid reader of Sylvia Plath, from whose writing this play takes its title.  Yet…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 10:24AM

Reviews: "Bring it On" and "Bullet for Adolf" from North Jersey Media Group by Joseph Cervelli

"Bring it On" lively and engaging. "Bullet" insipid.

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 10:23AM

Eddie Pepitone's Bloodbath – Edinburgh festival review by Brian Logan

Just the Tonic at the TronWhat's so funny? Desolation and rage, as rendered by a squat, bald 53-year-old working-class American parading his inadequacies across the stage.Sounds like my cup …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:22AM

STAGE TUBE: Watch the New Trailer for Christopher Plummer in BARRYMORE! by Stage Tube

After premiering at the Toronto Film Festival in September 2011, the acclaimed film BARRYMORE starring Academy Award winner Christopher Plummer, directed and adapted by rik Canuel, will be s…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:20AM

Coalition – Edinburgh festival review by Brian Logan

Pleasance Dome, Edinburgh"Political comedy thrives under the Tories," comedian Phill Jupitus said last week – and sure enough, Coalition is the second satirical show (after Chumbawumba's …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:18AM

STAGE TUBE: On This Day 8/16- Cristin Milioti by Stage Tube

Happy Birthday, Cristin Milioti Milioti currently stars in the Tony-Award winning musical ONCE. Her other Broadway credits include The Lieutenant of Inishmore and Coram Boy. Off-Broadway cre…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:16AM

Edinburgh festival: day 11 on the fringe by Lyn Gardner

Mike Daisey's controversial monologue about Apple turning a blind eye to the exploitation of Chinese workers, and late-night theatreTelling the truthMost plays are fictions, acts of the imag…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:16AM

Jersey Boy Frankie Valli, the Four Seasons headed to Broadway by David Ng

The original Jersey Boy is coming to Broadway. Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons are set for a weeklong engagement at the Broadway Theatre in New York, from Oct. 19 to 27, in celebration of…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 10:15AM

Underbelly calls for truce as Edinburgh venue row threatens to roll on

One of the most prominent venue operators at the Edinburgh Festival has spoken out against a rival who is “threatening to destroy” the event with his claims of infighting, and called for…

SOURCE: The Independent at 10:13AM

Judy Collins Sings "Send in the Clowns" and More on Aug. 16 PBS Concert, "Live at the Metropolitan Museum of Art" by Andrew Gans

A concert spotlighting the talents of singer Judy Collins, who will return to the Cafe Carlyle in the fall, airs on PBS Aug. 16.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:13AM

VIDEO FLASH: Kate Hudson, Jane Lynch, Lea Michele, Matthew Morrison in Promo for Glee Season Premiere by Dan Bacalzo

A promo for the season premiere of the hit FOX series Glee has been released. Among the excerpts depicted are scenes between series stars Jane Lynch and Matthew Morrison, as well as of Lea M…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:06AM

Judy Kaye, John Bolton, Adrienne Warren, Justin Sargent and More Sing in Bryant Park Aug. 16 by Andrew Gans

The Broadway in Bryant Park series, which features a host of Broadway artists performing a free outdoor concert, concludes Aug. 16.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

Rachel Dratch to Guest-Star on Up All Night with Maya Rudolph by Bethany Rickwald

Theater veteran Rachel Dratch is set to guest-star on an upcoming episode of the NBC series Up All Night, according to TVGuide. In the episode, Dratch will play Linda, a Valley Copies emplo…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:02AM

Broadway Boot Camp: Rock Vocals with Matt DeAngelis by BroadwaySpotted

We’re here with another episode of Broadway Boot Camp, this time featuring the vocal stylings of Matt DeAngelis. He is best known for his work in Hair and American Idiot which makes hi…

SOURCE: BroadwaySpotted at 10:00AM

Real Jersey Boy Frankie Valli Brings Show to Broadway by David Rogers

“Jersey Boys” is still a hit on Broadway, but soon it will see some competition from its own inspiration. Capitalizing on the renewed attention the musical has brought to his music with …

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 10:00AM

Michael Ealy, Kevin Hart to Star in Leslye Headland-Penned Remake of Mamet-Inspired About Last Night by David Gordon

Screen Gems will produce a remake of the 1986 film About Last Night, an adaptation of David Mamet's 1974 play Sexual Perversity in Chicago. Steve Pink will direct the film, which featur…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:00AM
Thursday, August 16, 2012 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Museum of the Moving Image Will Honor Tony Winner Hugh Jackman in December by Andrew Gans

Tony Award winner Hugh Jackman, who will be seen in the upcoming film version of the international hit musical Les Miserables, will be honored by the Museum of the Moving Image at its 27th a…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:57AM

Joel Hodgson on Criticism by Rob Weinert-Kendt

At least that's the way I read this quote from the Mystery Science Theater 3000 creator:Watching a movie is almost like falling asleep into the movie. You get taken away by the movie and you…

SOURCE: The Wicked Stage at 09:53AM

David Chase Film Not Fade Away to Have World Premiere at New York Film Festival by David Gordon

Not Fade Away, the directorial debut of The Sopranos creator David Chase, will have its world premiere as the Centerpiece Gala Selection at the New York Film Festival on October 6, according…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:52AM

Tony Shalhoub to Join Chris Smith and Kal Penn for Rob Greenberg Comedy by Bethany Rickwald

Stage and screen star Tony Shalhoub is set to join Chris Smith and Kal Penn for Rob Greenberg's upcoming comedy pilot for CBS, according to Deadline. The new show is to center on a you…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:50AM

Tom Hardy, Michael Shannon to Star in Film Adaptation of The Long Red Road by Dan Bacalzo

Tom Hardy will reprise his starring role in the film adaptation of Brett C. Leonard's play, The Long Red Road, according to Variety. The actor appeared in the Goodman Theater's wor…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:49AM

Jake Gyllenhaal in Talks to Star in Mississippi Grind Film by David Gordon

Jake Gyllenhaal is producing and in talks to star in the new film Mississippi Grind, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The work will be written and directed by Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden, …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:37AM

Jake Gyllenhaal to Star in Mississippi Grind Film by David Gordon

Jake Gyllenhaal is attached to star in the new film Mississippi Grind, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The work will be written and directed by Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden, best known for…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:37AM

John Benjamin Hickey to Join Fox's The Mob Doctor by David Gordon

Tony Award winner John Benjamin Hickey will join the cast of the Fox Network drama The Mob Doctor in a recurring role, according to TVGuide. The actor will play Mark Easton, a federal prose…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:36AM

‘Menopause The Musical’ at The Warner Theatre by Anne Tsang by Anne Tsang

Menopause The Musical (with lyrics and story by Jeanie Linders) playing at The Warner Theatre is an uproariously funny story about four woman who meet one fateful day over the lingerie sale …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:35AM

Tamara Tunie Will Offer Yes, I Sing! at Feinstein's This Fall by Andrew Gans

Stage and screen star Tamara Tunie, who appeared on Broadway in the Denzel Washington Julius Caesar, will play a week at Feinstein's at Loews Regency this fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:31AM

Numbers that matter by Adam Thurman

You've got 1000 people on your email list. Your open rate is 15% How many people are REALLY on your email list? Of course you know the answer is 150. That's the actual number of people who y…

SOURCE: Mission Paradox at 09:30AM

Highlights From Red Starring Alfred Molina and Jonathan Groff

John Logan's Red, a winner of six 2010 Tony Awards including Best Play, Best Direction and Best Featured Actor, makes its Los Angeles debut at the Mark Taper Forum. Alfred Molina reprises th…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:30AM

Ron Palillo, Horshack of "Welcome Back, Kotter," Dies at 63 by Robert Simonson

Ron Palillo, who fashioned an indelible impression as an awkward Brooklyn teen in the 1970s sitcom "Welcome Back, Kotter," died Aug. 14. He was 63.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:25AM

MIDSUMMER DREAMS by John Simon

Most things are either good or bad, but dreams, with fearful symmetry, manage to be both good and bad. Just about everyone has had good and bad ones, and since about a third of our days are …

SOURCE: John Simon at 09:24AM

Andrew Upton to Become Sole Artistic Director of Sydney Theater Company by Dave Itzkoff

Andrew Upton and Cate Blanchett, the husband and wife team, have been co-artistic directors of the Sydney Theater Company since 2008. Mr. Upton's new term as artistic director will begin on …

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 09:23AM

Eisa Davis, Rodney Hicks, Forrest McClendon Nominated for 2012 Barrymore Awards by Dan Bacalzo

The 2012 Barrymore Awards, honoring excellence in theater in the Philadelphia area, have been announced. In addition to the competitive awards, the Barrymores will honor the late Jiri Zizka…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:21AM

Mother Eve's Secret Garden of Sensual Sisterhood by Theasy.com

The Players Theatre, FringeNYC By Weston Clay BOTTOM LINE: A comedic musical about a group of New York women looking for a self-esteem boost and the spiritual "Mother" who guides them…

SOURCE: Theatre is Easy at 09:19AM

Mae Clarke Gets Grapefruit by Trav S.D.

For the past little while, Mae Clarke has been a personal favorite of the Countess’s and mine. She is, sadly, an almost-great, with plum roles in several films in the very early 30s be…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:18AM

Karen Mason, James Barbour and Janet Dacal Will Sing Frank Wildhorn Tunes at Birdland by Andrew Gans

Broadway at Birdland's monthly concert series Frank & Friends, which celebrates the music of Tony-nominated composer Frank Wildhorn, will continue Sept. 17.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:17AM

Page against the machine by The Stage

Joanna Page might be best known as one half of the loveable Gavin and Stacey, but Matthew Hemley finds that the actor, currently starring in Sky1's new comedy series Gates, has a fierce pass…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:09AM

Liz Smith: The Marvin Hamlisch Funeral by Liz Smith

“WITHOUT MUSIC, life would be a mistake,” said Fredrich Nietzsche. SO MANY of you responded to mine here on the unexpected and sudden death of Marvin Hamlisch. Well, his funeral was “t…

SOURCE: wowOwow at 09:09AM

Andrew Upton to Remain Artistic Director of Sydney Theatre Company by David Gordon

Andrew Upton will remain artistic director of Sydney Theatre Company. Upton, with wife Cate Blanchett, had been guiding the organization since 2008. Blanchett will step down when her contrac…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:06AM

Review: Julius Caesar (West End) ****

Gregory Doran's innovative production was widely hailed after its run at Stratford and moving it to London hasn’t dulled the impact. Doran's setting, in an unnamed African country, ca…

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 09:05AM

‘Kinky Boots’ Books Broadway’s Al Hirschfeld Theatre in March by David Rogers

Just before beginning a tryout in Chicago, producers announced that “Kinky Boots” will make its Broadway debut at the Al Hirschfield Theatre on March 5, 2013. The official opening date f…

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 09:00AM

2012-2013 Season Preview: Maryland Ensemble Theatre’s 15 Anniversary Season by Dan Brick by Guest Author

Maryland Ensemble Theatre (MET) is proud to announce its 2012-13, 15th anniversary mainstage season. This coming season will feature classic, contemporary and original productions including …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:00AM
Thursday, August 16, 2012 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Tony Winner Tonya Pinkins Will Celebrate Life and Music of Ethel Waters at 54 Below; Song List Announced by Andrew Gans

Tony winner Tonya Pinkins will bring her latest concert act to New York's newest nightspot, 54 Below, Aug. 27 at 9:30 PM.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:58AM

News: Burke, Blue & Halliwell join West End casts for Children in Need

Alexandra Burke, Geri Halliwell and the members of Blue are among stars who will make cameo appearances in West End musicals to raise money for Children in Need. Alexandra Burke with Pudse…

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 08:46AM

10 Years Ago on Broadway: HAIRSPRAY by JK

FOR YOU TO DO AT JK'S THEATRESCENE:LAST DAY TO VOTE IN THE "HOT/HOTTER: BRING IT ON EDITION (PART I)!  POLL CLOSES TONIGHT AT 8PM!  PART 2 STARTS FRIDAY! CLICK THE CHEERLEADER…

SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 08:43AM

Bradley Cooper Shaves Body Strips Down On Stage| E! Online by Marc Malkin

Bradley Cooper may be shaving his entire bod and heading for Broadway. No, the Hangover hottie isn't going to be starring in the Magic Mike musical.

SOURCE: E! Online at 08:42AM

'Harper Regan' gets cast

Legit News: McCann to lead Off Broadway ensemble

SOURCE: Variety at 08:17AM

“KINKY BOOTS” ANNOUNCES BROADWAY OPENING NIGHT AT THE AL HIRSCHFELD THEATRE by Loganne

Producers Daryl Roth and Hal Luftig have announced that Kinky Boots, the new musical that combines the forces of four-time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein (Book) and Grammy Award-winning …

SOURCE: Theater Advisor at 08:16AM

BWW's On This Day - August 16, 2012

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

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:00AM

Feature: INTERVIEW: Jordin Sparks Is All Set to Sparkle by Ann Lieber

The Broadway star and former American Idol champion shares the behind-the-scenes story of her new movie with Whitney Houson.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 08:00AM
Thursday, August 16, 2012 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Pink Milk by Theasy.com

The Gene Frankel Theatre, FringeNYC By Adrienne Urbanski BOTTOM LINE: This play successfully captures the tragic life of Alan Turing, choosing to focus on emotions -- rather than spec…

SOURCE: Theatre is Easy at 07:54AM

STAGE TUBE: Inside Look at the Making of RED at the Mark Taper Forum by Stage Tube

Broadway veteran and GLEE star Jonathan Groff stars opposite original cast member Alfred Molina in the Los Angeles premiere of RED at the Mark Taper Forum. Groff plays Ken orignally played b…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:54AM

STAGE TUBE: Jonathan Groff and Alfred Molina in Scenes from RED at the Mark Taper Forum by Stage Tube

Broadway veteran and GLEE star Jonathan Groff stars opposite original cast member Alfred Molina in the Los Angeles premiere of RED at the Mark Taper Forum. Groff plays Ken orignally played b…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:39AM

Hilary Kole at 54 Below by Sandi Durell

“My View” written by Stephen Sorokoff Kole took the stage and from the first note the highly judgmental and very knowledgeable audience was held spellbound by the voice, the musi…

SOURCE: Times Square Chronicles at 07:37AM

Interview: Year of the Producer: Brief Encounter with... Julian Stoneman

Julian Stoneman is an established producer and general manager whose current portfolio includes Jersey Boys (now in its fifth year in the West End), Rock of Ages and Driving Miss Daisy. Oth…

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 07:30AM

Shakespeare in the Ruff brings Bard back to Withrow Park by Richard Ouzounian

New company Shakespeare in the Ruff, founded by Brendan McMurtry-Howlett, send up idea of actors wearing tights and ruffs.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 07:00AM
Thursday, August 16, 2012 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Noises off: The fringe finds its Banksy, and where all the money really goes by Matt Trueman

A guerrilla poster artist and a raft of bloggers are taking aim at the Edinburgh fringe's increasingly corporate outlookThe fringe has its very own Banksy, according to fringe veteran John F…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:45AM

'Fifty Shades! The Musical' to premiere next week

EL James' "bonkbuster" Fifty Shades of Grey has been turned into a musical.

SOURCE: The Independent at 06:45AM

An Edinburgh comedy judge's diary: the gaffer of gaffer? by Paul Macinnes

As the Boy With Tape on His Face, Sam Wills drags mime into today; Nick Helm bawls audiences out. Both use games, interactivity, sketches and standup – is this variety comedy?As my colleag…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:35AM

Exclusive: Royal Opera House to shut down ROH2 by Matthew Hemley

The arm of the Royal Opera House dedicated to commissioning and producing contemporary opera and dance is to close.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:21AM

West End hotel to stage immersive theatre performance by Nicola Merrifield

West London's Bush Theatre is teaming up with the Corinthia Hotel in Westminster to create a performance to be staged at the venue, using hotel guests as part of the show.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:21AM
Thursday, August 16, 2012 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Flash Mob, Assembly Hall, Edinburgh

When the dancers of Flash Mob ask the audience to join in with a dancealong routine, they get a giggly, enthusiastic response. It’s a happy ending for a friendly show that brings together …

SOURCE: The Independent at 05:48AM

Curtain Call by Mark Cofta

Mauckingbird's Much Ado About Nothing posits a world in which the two lead couples are gay men.

SOURCE: City Paper (Philadelphia) at 05:45AM

Everything Else Happened, Assembly Roxy, Edinburgh

Imagine the wisecracks and paranoia of Woody Allen, the tape-recorders and monologues of Samuel Beckett, the surrealism of N F Simpson…and that would give you some idea (a very inflated on…

SOURCE: The Independent at 05:39AM

Edinburgh Fringe Review: Leather by Veronica Aloess

Leather is a story we’ve all seen in a Hollywood movie: some drugs are hidden in something innocent looking – like a leather sofa – and said something is stolen. Unwittingl…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 05:32AM

Review: Matt Okine: Being Black and Chicken and S#%T by Annabel Baldwin

There are three things Matt Okine and I have in common: disrespect for Tapas, the desire to be rich, and bewilderment at the discovery that the numbers on a toaster dial represent minutes ra…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 05:31AM

Filskit blog: Can the Olympian home advantage work in theatre? by Filskit Theatre

Right now London feels like a bloomin’ brilliant place to be. The Olympics did not bring the chaos, disappointment or unprecedented disasters that were promised. Instead we were met with a…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 05:22AM

Show Pics: Coward's dormant Volcano smoulders on stage

Production photos have been released for Noel Coward's recently re-discovered Volcano, which opens at the Vaudeville Theatre tonight (16 August 2012, previews from 14 August). Written in 195…

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:13AM

TO TWEET OR NOT TO TWEET: PART II by Ryan Bogner

A couple weeks back I wrote about Broadway actress Morgan James's right to tweet her opinion regardless of the wisdom of broadcasting that opinion. It was my hope that th…

SOURCE: Crazytown at 05:00AM

HEY, WATCH THIS by Kimberly Lew

David Rakoff died last week, and since the news of his passing, many who knew him have been giving lovely tributes that only further reveal what an intelligent, wonderful human being he was.…

SOURCE: Crazytown at 05:00AM
Thursday, August 16, 2012 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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Berlin's Hipster Shakespeare In The Park

The Guardian (UK) 08/15/12

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 04:54AM

The Minotaur's Labyrinth In A Biscuit Factory

The Guardian (UK) 08/14/12

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 04:49AM

Regietheater Meets My Fair Lady

The Guardian (UK) 08/14/12

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 04:46AM
Thursday, August 16, 2012 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Oh What A Tangled Web… by Joe Patti

Today at lunch a musician friend was picking our brains about a fund raiser he wants to do for a cause he really believes in. He outlined his vision and then asked for ideas of places he cou…

SOURCE: Butts In The Seats at 03:47AM

Punch and Judy makes comeback

Punch and Judy is making a comeback - but without the violence or dropped baby.

SOURCE: The Independent at 03:11AM

Why Stewart Lee is wrong about the death of the Edinburgh fringe

Stewart Lee and Tommy Sheppard's criticisms of my venue and the fringe only damage the artists they say they want to help – and make them sound like a pair of grumpy old menJust before thi…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:00AM

Theater Review: 'Fiddler on the Roof' reaches Music Circus season high note by Marcus Crowder

The sublime new production of "Fiddler on the Roof" at the Music Circus gives the summer series its most poignant and affecting moment of the season. Ron Wisniski, left, is Lazar Wolf a…

SOURCE: The Sacramento Bee at 03:00AM
Thursday, August 16, 2012 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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The last Barrymores? Philadelphia theater nominations announced

In what may be the last act of the Barrymore Awards, three very different productions - a play about a lesbian couple's disagreement over what constitutes art, a musical celebrating the fanc…

SOURCE: Philly.com at 02:15AM

Edinburgh Fringe: Mies Julie/Loretta Maine/Foil, Arms and Hog by Veronica Lee

Mies Julie, Assembly Hall **** Miss Julie is pretty full-on at the best of times but in Yael Farber’s striking new version, Strindberg’s themes of class and gender are given a shock…

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 02:09AM
Thursday, August 16, 2012 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Casts of BRING IT ON, A CHRISTMAS STORY and More Perform at Broadway in Bryant Park Today, 8/16 by BroadwayWorld

Featured in this week's event will be the casts of A Christmas Story, The Musical, Nice Work If You Can Get It, Avenue Q, Bring It On, The Musical, Rock of Ages.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30AM

Danny Mefford Directs Crystal Finn's BECOMING LIV ULLMANN at FringeNYC, Now thru 8/26 by BroadwayWorld

A new play for one actor, Becoming Liv Ullmann will premiere at the 16th Annual New York International Fringe Festival FringeNYC. The play, written and performed by Crystal Finn Partial Com…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30AM

Tony Winner Tonya Pinkins Stars in 'ETHEL WATERS' at Luna Stage, Now thru 9/2 by BroadwayWorld

Award-winning producers Michael amp Barbara Ross will present Tony Award-winning actress Tonya Pinkins in Larry Parrs ETHEL WATERS HIS EYE IS ON THE SPARROW at Luna Stage in West Orange, New…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30AM

Upton stays on at Sydney Theater Co.

Legit News: Artistic director extends contract by three years

SOURCE: Variety at 01:22AM

TT: Almanac

"The reward of a thing well done, is to have done it." Ralph Waldo Emerson, "Nominalist and Realist"...

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 01:00AM

Engaging 'Music Man' in concert works nicely

"The Music Man" rarely falls to engage an audience, even when the material is presented in concert.

SOURCE: The Kansas City Star at 01:00AM

Bernadette Peters dazzles, sizzles at Kauffman Center

It wasn't surprising when the audience Saturday night at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts rewarded Bernadette Peters with a standing ovation because we're famous in KC for our pro…

SOURCE: The Kansas City Star at 01:00AM
Thursday, August 16, 2012 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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News: Barrymore nominees announced by Howard Shapiro

This could be the end for the awards, which honor the region's theater artists. Inquirer theater critic Howard Shapiro reports.

SOURCE: Philly.com at 12:51AM

Photo Flash: Fran Drescher Makes Surprise Appearance at CLYBOURNE PARK by BroadwayWorld

Fran Drescher made a surprise appearance at CLYBOURNE PARK tonight, August 15, and took a moment to pose with the cast backstage after the show. Check out the photo below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:21AM

A rocking tale of ’60s star sung in Shlomo by Frank Scheck

Long before Matisyahu made Orthodox Judaism hip, there was Shlomo Carlebach. This “Rock Star Rabbi,” whose accessible brand of Jewish music made him an unlikely pop star in the 1960s, is…

SOURCE: The New York Post Subscription at 12:18AM

Tapping into baseball & B’way lore by Frank Scheck

Imagine owning a home plate that once graced the old Yankee Stadium. Or the glove worn by the player who ended Joe DiMaggio’s 56-game hitting streak with a catch. Or the letter Babe Ruth w…

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

BWW Reviews: Lillias White is Brilliant as BIG MAYBELLE at Bay Street Theatre by Melissa Giordano

The world premiere of Big Maybelle Soul Of The Blues, featuring the incredible Tony Award winner Lillias White, is off to a great start at the Bay Street Theatre in Sag Harbor. Now playing t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:01AM

Picture of The Week, August 16, 2012 by The Charlebois Post

Dominique LeBlanc (l) with Chedabucto Bluenose as Annie and Sandy in the Huron County playhouse Production.

SOURCE: The Charlebois Post at 12:01AM

Black Suits, a Garage-Band Musical, Amps Up at Barrington Starting Aug. 16 by Kenneth Jones

Annie Golden, Jason Hite, Ben Platt, Harrison Chad, Will Roland and Sarah Cetrulo appear in a workshop production of The Black Suits, the musical by Joe Iconis and Robert Emmett Maddock, in …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

World Premiere of Release Point, With Michael Irvin Pollard and Jenny Vallancourt, Begins Aug. 16 at NJ Rep by Michael Gioia

The world-premiere production of Gino DiIorio's Release Point, which explores the tortured relationship between a father and daughter, begins performances Aug. 16, prior to an official o…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

2012 Araca Project of New Work Continues With Seth Moore's The Man With America Skin, Aug. 16-26 in NYC by Michael Gioia

The second annual Araca Project, featuring six original shows, continues with Seth Moore's new play The Man With America Skin, exploring the effects of post-traumatic stress in two …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Dorset Theatre Festival's Deathtrap, With Jonathan Walker, Kirk Jackson, Quincy Dunn Baker, Begins Aug. 16 by Michael Gioia

The Dorset Theatre Festival concludes its 2012 season with the company's "Murder and Mayhem" series, which kicks off with Ira Levin's Deathtrap Aug. 16 at the Dorset Playho…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

PLAYBILL VAULT'S Today in Theatre History: AUGUST 16 by David Gewirtzman and Ernio Hernandez and Robert Viagas

1913 Montague Glass' comedy Potash and Perlmutter begins a hit run at the Cohan Theatre, starring George Sidney and Alexander Carr as the hapless pair.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons hit Broadway

Legit News: Original Jersey Boys set seven perfs in October

SOURCE: Variety at 12:00AM

Kinky Boots confirms a spring bow at Hirschfeld Theater

Legit News: Cindi Lauper pens tunes for musical based on Miramax film

SOURCE: Variety at 12:00AM

Whitewash leads to 'Red'

Legit News: John Logan play opens at the Mark Taper Forum

SOURCE: Variety at 12:00AM

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