Sunday, October 28, 2012 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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Arf! Hurricane Sandy Begins Howling Into NYC; Mass Transit Shut Down, Some Shows Canceled by Kenneth Jones

Hurricane Sandy's trajectory into the mid-Atlantic coast, eyeing New Jersey and New York Oct. 28-30, has prompted New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg to order a masst transit shutdown …

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:44PM

Arf! Hurricane Sandy Begins Howling Into NYC; Mass Transit Shut Down, City Hunkers Down by Kenneth Jones

Hurricane Sandy's trajectory into the mid-Atlantic coast, eyeing New Jersey and New York Oct. 28-30, has prompted New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg to order a masst transit shutdown …

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:44PM

There’s nothing magical in this witches’ brew by Frank Scheck

‘Let me say right off I’m a witch,” the title character declares at the start of “Sowa’s Red Gravy,” and thank goodness she does, because it’s the only clear moment of Diane Ri…

SOURCE: The New York Post Subscription at 11:37PM

Puppets get ‘Mojo’ workin’ by Frank Scheck

It’s such a pleasure watching the central character of “Mojo” blossom from precocious tyke to rebellious teen that you’ll barely notice she’s a puppet. But a puppet she is, and she…

SOURCE: The New York Post Subscription at 11:37PM
Sunday, October 28, 2012 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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A Heritage Theatre Shuts Its Doors

The New York Times 10/28/12

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 10:57PM

Gauging the Lepage Effect

It may take decades before artists and audiences alike can truly judge the impact that the director, currently at the Met with "The Tempest," has made.

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal Subscription at 10:55PM

Hey, Pssst, Did You Hear About Neil Simon’s Rumors? by Bill Hirschman

Broward Stage Door’s production proves Rumors may be one of the funniest Neil Simon plays you’ve never heard of. But it also underscores what your mother warned you: an unrelieved diet …

SOURCE: Florida Theater On Stage at 10:42PM

Horror-Ween @ B. Smith by Barry

Carrie (First Prize),The Munsters (Second Prize), Two Deaths Do Us Part (First Prize)A TRUE_LY BLOOD-Y HORROR-WEEN PARTY was held at B. Smith's Restaurant on the Long Wharf @ Bay Street. F…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 10:20PM

Winter Monsters Run Riot In The Alps

Der Spiegel 10/26/12

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 10:13PM

Book now for The Pipes of Christmas by Sarah B. Roberts

Of the many and varied holiday performance events in available in New York City each year, my favorite is the Pipes of Christmas and I can't wait to go again this year.  It causes my we…

SOURCE: Adventures in the Endless Pursuit of Entertainment at 10:12PM
Sunday, October 28, 2012 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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Broadway Doesn't Try To Tough Out The Hurricane

Boston Globe (AP) 10/28/12

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 09:50PM

My favorite passage by Kyle

from yesterday's L.A. Affairs comes at the very beginning--I was sitting at La Scala in Beverly Hills with my friend Karen and indulging in my chopped salad obsession. Once again, we were c…

SOURCE: Frank's Wild Lunch at 09:15PM

BROADWAY AFTER DARK Cancels Tomorrow's Concert, 10/29; Rescheduled for 11/5 by BroadwayWorld

Due to unsafe weather, that Broadway Sings for Pride's Broadway After Dark scheduled for Monday, October 29, 2012 is CANCELLED. It will be rescheduled for next MONDAY NOVEMBER 5, 2012 at SPL…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:12PM

Washington Ballet’s ‘Dracula’ swoops, slithers with blood-curdling style by Sarah Kaufman

With the growing threat of an invisible swirling menace in the air, poised to suck away our power and leave us huddled in the dark, the mood this weekend was perfect for “Dracula.” Hurri…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 09:00PM
Sunday, October 28, 2012 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Review: Pirate Bones (Lincoln Square Theatre) by Scotty Zacher

This production isn’t too far from being quite compelling, but as currently constructed, you need to sift through some debris to uncover the hidden treasures of Pirate Bones. (read more..…

SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 08:53PM

There are more theatre-goers than football-goers - arts awards defiant by Ismene Brown

Henry Goodman, Imelda Staunton and Aidan McArdle won the big acting prizes while Akram Khan and Opera North carried off the dance and opera gongs at the annual Theatrical Management Associat…

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 08:38PM

Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, Oct 27 - Part 2 - Trick-or-Treaters Backstage at NEWSIES and More! by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld collected as many of yesterday's evening Saturday Intermission Pics as we could to bring you Part 2 of our October 27th SIP round-up

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:33PM

NOW PLAYING: nothing by Rolando Teco

How do you know there's a storm coming to New York City? A serious storm? Walk down 12th Street and look up at the Cinema Village marquee:

SOURCE: Extra Criticum at 08:19PM
Sunday, October 28, 2012 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Broadway takes few chances with superstorm coming

NEW YORK (AP) — Broadway took the threat of the mammoth storm seriously, with theater owners canceling all Sunday evening and Monday performances of shows like "The Book of Mormon" ''Once"…

SOURCE: Boston Globe at 07:47PM

Two Jersey girls take Broadway: Young pair play orphans in the revival of 'Annie' by Ronni Reich

The girls were chosen from about 2,000 auditionees after a process that took place over nearly a year.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 07:45PM

Abingdon Gala Honoring Tyne Daly Cancelled Due to Storm, 10/29 by BroadwayWorld

In response to the impending storm and shut down of New York City's mass transit system, Abingdon Theatre Company has cancelled its upcoming 20th Anniversary Gala, which was set for Monday, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:43PM

Renee Bang Allen, Billy Lewis, Ashanti J'aria and More Join Theatre C's '54' - the Musical in Concert, 11/11 by BroadwayWorld

Theatre C has announced the cast for '54' - the Musical in concert at The Cutting Room on Sunday, November 11th from 6 to 830pm. The Cutting Room is located at 44 East 32nd Street, New York,…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:21PM
Sunday, October 28, 2012 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Music News: Idina Menzel's October 29 Carnegie Hall Concert Rescheduled For November 4 by David Gordon

Tony Award winner Idina Menzel, who was scheduled to make her Carnegie Hall solo concert debut on Monday, October 29, has been forced to reschedule that concert owing to the impending arriva…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:42PM

Broadway Impact Phone Bank Cancelled 10/29 Due to Weather by BroadwayWorld

Broadway Impact knows how much you care about equal rights, but with a hurricane about to hit New York City, the organization thought it might be best to cancel the marriage equality phone b…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:35PM

Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? by Carey

“That wasn’t a very nice thing to say, Martha.” Few lines are as understated and accurate as this one, delivered early in the Broadway revival of Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Vir…

SOURCE: Carey Purcell at 06:33PM

Idina Menzel Reschedules Tomorrow's Carnegie Hall Concert for Nov 4 by BroadwayWorld

According to Idina Menzel's website, her Carnegie Hall concert set for tomorrow night, October 29, 2012, has been rescheduled due to Hurricane Sandy. The new date is November 4, 2012 at 8 p.…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:22PM
Sunday, October 28, 2012 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Hurricane Sandy Stops Production on New York City Sets

Winter's Tale, 666 Park Avenue, and Gossip Girl have stopped filming. -- Delivered by Feed43 service

SOURCE: Vulture at 05:52PM

Theater Review: ‘Dispatches From (A)mended America’ at 14th Street Y by Eric Grode

At the heart of “Dispatches From (A)mended America” are interviews with Southerners on the eve of the Obama era.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:51PM

Two River "No Place to Go" by Bob Rendell

The Marion Huber Black Box Theatre at the Two River Theatre in Red Bank has been transformed into a very comfortable cabaret for the presentation of playwright-songwriter-bandleader-singer E…

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 05:50PM

Tony Winner Idina Menzel’s Carnegie Hall Concert Rescheduled Due to Hurricane Sandy by Beth Stevens

Idina Menzel’s concert at Carnegie Hall has been rescheduled due to the impending storm caused by Hurricane Sandy. The Tony winner’s sold-out solo show, which was originally sche…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:48PM

Critic’s Notebook: Deciding How to Expose Children to Challenging Cultural Fare by Dwight Garner

A judgment call for parents: When is it appropriate to introduce children to challenging cultural material — whether it is sexy or profane, creepy or violent, or simply adult and intense?

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:36PM

Adobe Theater Premieres "The Jewel in the Manuscript" by Dean Yannias

You can't tell from the title, but the play is about Fyodor Dostoyevsky in the month of October 1866.

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 05:35PM

Idina Menzel Reschedules Oct. 29 Carnegie Hall Solo Debut Concert by Andrew Gans

Tony Award winner Idina Menzel has rescheduled her solo Carnegie Hall concert debut due to Hurricane Sandy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:20PM

Hurricane Sandy Shuts Down Broadway Sunday Night and Monday by Michael Block

Hurricane Sandy or Frankenstorm, has made its impact on the New York theater scene. Following the shut down of service of New York public transportation, Broadway and Off Broadway shows have…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 05:12PM

Beauty and the Decline of the Theater Professional by Polly Carl by HowlRound

It is surprising how dramatic the fight for your measly soul turns out to be. I ended the very first essay I wrote for HowlRound with this quotation from Zadie Smith’s On Beauty. If we thi…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 05:00PM
Sunday, October 28, 2012 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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WHITHER ART? by John Simon

As I have often said and sometimes written, the history of art extends from Anonymous to Untitled, from when only the work mattered to where only the name in the signature does.What reminds …

SOURCE: John Simon at 04:56PM
Sunday, October 28, 2012 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Chicago Theater Review: THE MADNESS OF EDGAR ALLAN POE: A LOVE STORY (First Folio in Oak Brook) by Tony Frankel

THE MADNESS OF SITE-SPECIFIC THEATER Back in 2010, First Folio presented David Rice’s site-specific theater piece, The Madness of Edgar Allan Poe: A Love Story. If any show should be heape…

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 03:52PM

Lincoln Center's DISGRACED Cancels 10/28 Performance by BroadwayWorld

Lincoln Center Theater has announced that it has been forced to cancel tomorrows Monday, October 29 7pm performance of the LCT3 production of DISGRACED at the Claire Tow Theater, in additio…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:30PM

Tonight's SENSEDANCE Cancelled Due to Weather by BroadwayWorld

Due to the hurricane, the performance of Henning Rbsam's SENSEDANCE is canceled. They will try to re-schedule at a later date.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:13PM

Motley Halloween Crew by Art

Motley Crew, a photo by arthennessey on Flickr.The Mirror Up To Nature - Boston Theater and Beyond

SOURCE: Art Hennessey at 03:12PM
Sunday, October 28, 2012 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Official: ALL Broadway Shows Cancelled for Sunday & Monday by BroadwayWorld

As a result of the suspension of public transportation by government authorities in preparation for the incoming storm, all Broadway performances on Sunday evening, October 28th and Monday e…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:51PM

Winners of Theatre Awards U.K. 2012 Include Sarah Ruhl's In the Next Room, Imelda Staunton and Henry Goodman by Mark Shenton

Sarah Ruhl's In the Next Room was named the Best New Play in the Theatre Awards U.K., announced Oct. 28 in a lunchtime ceremony at the City of London's Guildhall, the only U.K.-wide …

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:49PM

Broadway takes few chances with superstorm coming by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Broadway took the threat of the mammoth storm seriously, with theater owners canceling all Sunday evening and Monday shows long before a drop of rain fell in Times Squar…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 02:44PM

Hurricane Sandy Darkens Broadway and Other Stages by Adam W. Kepler

Hurricane Sandy's impending arrival has prompted entertainment producers in the New York City region to change schedules and offer plans for refunds.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 02:43PM

Jennifer Sheehan I Know a Place: Spend a Night in the Sensational 60s – The Metropolitan Room by Sandi Durell

Written by Susan Hasho   Jennifer Sheehan breezed into the decade of the 60s and went from pop to protest with fizz and tender authenticity. I didn’t think it was possible to go from …

SOURCE: Times Square Chronicles at 02:35PM

Cartas de las Golondrinas (Letters From the Swallows) by Rosalind Lacy

The play’s title is allegorical. Emigrants, like the migratory birds, the swallows, move away from their native birthplace but carry within a deep instinctive longing for their homelan…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 02:34PM

Vampires Date, Jesus Rocks and Gays Get Married In This Week's Ultimate Datebook by Josh Ferri

Halloween is just around the corner, and New York is celebrating with a cabaret concert at 54 Below, a fun new vampire flick from the creator of Clueless and stage and screen appearances fro…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:33PM

Lena Horne sings Stormy Weather by Jonathan Mandell

  Lena Horne from the 1943 movie. Don’t know why there’s no sun up in the sky Stormy weather since my man and I ain’t together Keeps raining all the time, the time Lif…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 02:27PM

Broadway Braces for Hurricane Sandy by David Rooney

All Sunday and Monday evening performances have been canceled, including such hit shows as "Evita," "The Lion King," "Newsies," "The Phantom of the Opera" and "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark,…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:22PM

The Good Neighbour – review by Lyn Gardner

Theatre should always be an adventure – and it is in BAC's latest show, which takes children and adults on separate but linked escapades. The adult version (13+) leads audiences out o…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:00PM
Sunday, October 28, 2012 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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The Woman in Black's reign of terror by Alex Needham

It was a Scarborough theatre's budget Christmas show. Twenty five years on, The Woman in Black remains one of British theatre's biggest – and scariest – hits. Yikes, says Alex NeedhamRob…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:59PM

Arf! Hurricane Sandy Will Howl Into NYC; Mass Transit Shut Down, Some Shows Canceled by Kenneth Jones

Hurricane Sandy's trajectory into the mid-Atlantic coast, eyeing New Jersey and New York Oct. 28-29, has prompted New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg to order a shutdown of mass transi…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:54PM

Arf! Hurricane Sandy Will Howl Into NYC; Mass Transit Shut Down, Some Shows Cancelled by Kenneth Jones

Hurricane Sandy's trajectory into the mid-Atlantic coast, eyeing New Jersey and New York Oct. 28-29, has prompted New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg to order a shutdown of mass transi…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:52PM

Disney Broadway Performances Cancelled Tonight and Tomorrow, 10/28 & 29 by BroadwayWorld

In response to the announced closing of the New York City mass transit system, and in the interest of guest, cast and company safety, the following performances have been cancelled Mary Popp…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:50PM

Broadway takes few chances with superstorm coming

NEW YORK (AP) — Broadway is taking the threat of the mammoth storm seriously, with many theater owners canceling Sunday evening shows long before a drop of rain fell in Times Square.

SOURCE: Boston Globe at 01:49PM

News: Imelda Staunton and Henry Goodman named winners at 2012 Theatre Awards UK by Nicola Merrifield

Imelda Staunton’s performance as Mrs Lovett in Sweeney Todd and Henry Goodman’s lead role in The Resistable Rise of Arturo Ui, have won them best performance titles in this year’s Thea…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 01:37PM

54 Below Cancels Performances Today and Tomorrow, 10/28 & 29 by BroadwayWorld

54 Below announces that due to the weather emergency, it will be closed for performances following Sunday, October 22 brunch and through Monday, October 29.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:33PM

Broadway takes few chances with superstorm coming by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Broadway is taking the threat of the mammoth storm seriously, with many theater owners canceling Sunday evening shows long before a drop of rain fell in Times Square....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 01:25PM

No Title by On Stage

Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf ? It may be fifty years since Edward Albee’s hard hitting and mesmerizing, “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf” first came to Broadway. But as seen in t…

SOURCE: cervellionstage.blogspot.com at 01:23PM

Broadway Shows Canceled for Evenings of Oct. 28-29; Oct. 28 Matinees Will Go On by Andrew Gans

All Broadway shows have been canceled for Sunday and Monday evenings, Oct. 28-29, according to The Broadway League. Broadway matinees will go on as scheduled Oct. 28.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:17PM

To Hook An Audience, Open With Everything

The New York Times 10/28/12

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 01:10PM

Impending Hurricane Causes Cancellation of Numerous Broadway and Off-Broadway Productions by Andrew Gans

The impending Hurricane Sandy has already prompted many shows to cancel performances Oct. 28-29. (Currently, no Broadway matinees have been canceled for Oct. 28.)

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:10PM

Hurricane Sandy Storm Alert: List of Canceled Broadway and Off-Broadway Performances by Broadway.com

In anticipation of this weekend's Hurricane Sandy weather warning in the New York City area, some Broadway and off-Broadway shows have announced closings. As the East Coast prepares for …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:05PM

Hurricane Sandy Storm Update: All Broadway and Off-Broadway Performances Canceled for Sunday Evening & Monday by Broadway.com

In anticipation of this weekend's Hurricane Sandy weather warning, performances of all Broadway and off-Broadway shows have been canceled for Sunday, October 28 evening and Monday, Octob…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:05PM

Hurricane Sandy Aims for Broadway Debut by Tom Mizer

  “Sandy / Can’t you see / I’m in misery.” Another hurricane with a music theater name is headed for New York City. With no mass transit (subways, buses and trai…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 01:03PM

I Interview Playwrights Part 514: Aaron Bushkowsky by Adam Szymkowicz

Aaron BushkowskyHometown: Edmonton, Alberta Current Town: Vancouver, BC Q:  What are you working on now? A:  A new black comedy, Play With Monsters. Q:  How would you char…

SOURCE: ADAM SZYMKOWICZ at 01:02PM

Broadway Halloween Costume Contest by BroadwaySpotted

  Every year, Broadway fans from all over put together some AMAZING costumes. Well, I want to see them ALL. Comment below with a link to a photo of your Broadway related costumes and gi…

SOURCE: BroadwaySpotted at 01:00PM
Sunday, October 28, 2012 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Hurricane Sandy Forces Broadway, Off-Broadway, Off-Off Broadway Cancellations by Jonathan Mandell

With the impending threat of Hurricane Sandy in the tri-state area, Governor Cuomo announced the shutting down of all subway, bus and commuter service around 7 p.m. tonight, Sunday, October …

SOURCE: New York Theater at 12:53PM

54 Below Cancels Oct. 28 and 29 Performances Due to Storm by Adam Hetrick

54 Below has canceled the Oct. 28 evening performances of Mark Nadler and Nicole Parker, as well as all performances on Oct. 29, as New York City braces for the arrival of Hurricane Sandy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:53PM

Lincoln Center Theater Cancels Performances of LCT3's DISGRACED, 10/28 & 29 by BroadwayWorld

Lincoln Center Theater has announced that is has been forced to cancel tonights Sunday, October 28 7pm performance of the LCT3 production of DISGRACED at the Claire Tow Theater due to the in…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:50PM

Arts | New Jersey: A Review of ‘Blessed Are,’ at the Passage Theater Company by Michael Sommers

In “Blessed Are,” a play by Jessica Bedford, a melancholy man returns to his hometown after 17 years in prison for a drunken-driving accident that killed several people.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:48PM

Disney Theatrical Cancels Oct. 28-29 Evening Performances, Including Mary Poppins, Lion King, Newsies by Andrew Gans

In response to the announced closing of the New York City mass transit system, and in the interest of guest, cast and company safety, Disney Theatrical Productions has canceled its evening p…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:43PM

Theater News: Hurricane Sandy Forces Cancellation of Sunday Evening Performances in New York City by Editorial Staff

Hurricane Sandy is expected to have some impact on Broadway and Off-Broadway shows, although as of noon on Sunday, October 28 no Sunday afternoon performances have been officially cancelled.…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:41PM

Theater News: Impending Hurricane Sandy Forces Cancellation of Sunday and Monday Broadway and Off-Broadway Productions by Editorial Staff

The Broadway League has announced the cancellation of all Broadway performances on Sunday evening, October 28 and Monday evening, October 29, in light of the government's shutdown of public …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:41PM

Theater News: Impending Hurricane Sandy Forces Cancellation of Broadway and Off-Broadway Productions by Editorial Staff

The Broadway League has announced the cancellation of all Broadway performances on Sunday evening, October 28, and Monday evening, October 29, in light of the government's shutdown of public…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:41PM

Broadway Scares: Night of the Singing Dead Event Postponed Due to Weather Forecast by Andrew Gans

Broadway Scares: Night of the Singing Dead, a Halloween extravaganza to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, which was scheduled for Oct. 28 at XL Nightclub, has been postponed due to …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:30PM

Lincoln Center Theater Cancels Oct. 28-29 Evening Performances of Disgraced by Andrew Gans

Due to the impending storm and the shutdown of New York City's transit system beginning at 7 PM Oct. 28, Lincoln Center Theater has canceled its Oct. 28-29 evening performances of Disgra…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:25PM

And good news for Republicans - Americans have officially become more racist . . . by Thomas Garvey

A recent Associated Press poll has revealed that Americans have become more, rather than less, racist since President Obama's election.  In fact now a slight majority - 51% - of America…

SOURCE: The Hub Review at 12:24PM

Lincoln Center Theater Cancels Oct. 28 Evening Performance of Disgraced by Andrew Gans

Due to the impending storm and the shutdown of New York City's transit system beginning at 7 PM Oct. 28, Lincoln Center Theater has canceled its Oct. 28 7 PM performance of Disgraced at …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24PM

The Circus, Minus Woman And Lions, Comes To Town

The Boston Globe (AP) 10/27/12

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 12:21PM

Fuse Concert Review: Stravinsky and Ravel Operas by the Boston Symphony Orchestra/Charles Dutoit by Jonathan Blumhofer

That Symphony Hall was probably a third empty is inexplicable, but, if you missed any of these concerts, it’s truly your loss. These were among the BSO’s benchmark performances of the la…

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 12:09PM

Today's Video Link (and a story) by Mark Evanier

As I've written here before, the best night I've ever spent in a theater was down at the Ahmanson in L.A. and it was October 14, 1971. It was the second night of a revival of A Funny Thing H…

SOURCE: News From ME at 12:05PM

U.S. Premiere of Christopher Shinn's "Now or Later" by Frank Rizzo

The show:  Christopher Shinn's "Now of Later" by the Huntington Stage Company, at Wimberly Theater at the Boston Center for the Arts.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 12:05PM

Birmingham Royal Ballet, Sadler’s Wells, London

After a mostly disappointing London season, the company redeemed itself at the last, writes Clement Crisp

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:04PM

Hurricane Sandy Broadway Report: All Sunday Shows ON As Scheduled by BroadwayWorld

According to a release by the MTA, MTA Chairman and CEO Joseph J. Lhota announced that service on NYC Transit subways will be curtailed beginning at 7 p.m. today, Sunday, October 28, and the…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:01PM

Living for Today Concert, With Alice Ripley, Candice Bergen, Tony Yazbeck, Canceled Due to Forecast by Adam Hetrick

The sold-out Living for Today benefit, Back to the Drawing Board, which was to take place Oct. 28 at Joe's Pub, has been canceled due to the forecast for Hurricane Sandy, which is e…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01PM

Face of the Future: Newsies' Laurie Veldheer by JK

Fansies know this Face of the Future!  But if you aren't a Fansie or haven't seen that awesome show yet, you need to add this young lady to your list of Broadway people to get to know. …

SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 12:00PM
Sunday, October 28, 2012 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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BC/EFA's BROADWAY SCARES Postponed Tonight Due to Weather by BroadwayWorld

Just in - with Hurricane Sandy on the way in, and the MTA just announcing that it will shut down at 7pm this evening - BROADWAY SCARES has been cancelled for tonight.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:51AM

The Kinky Vlog with Ellyn Marsh: #3 by BroadwaySpotted

  We’re back with another awesome and hilarious vlog from Kinky Boots‘ Ellyn Marsh! Are you loving the vlog, because I am! No one ever gets to see the real, true inner work…

SOURCE: BroadwaySpotted at 11:30AM

STAGE TUBE: Kris Allen Covers ONCE's 'Falling Slowly' at Joe's Pub by Stage Tube

In the second of two sold-out shows at Joe's Pub in New York City last night, October 27, 2012, Kris Allen sang Falling Slowly from the movie and Broadway musical ONCE, written by Glen Hansa…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:27AM

News: Staunton, Scales, West & Go-Between triumph at Theatre Awards UK

The winners have been announced of this year's Theatre Awards UK (formerly the TMAs), the only awards which specifically address theatre throughout England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ir…

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 11:24AM

STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes with Drew Sarich and More Filming ROCKY - THE MUSICAL Trailer! by Stage Tube

Several weeks ago, ROCKY's leading actor Drew Sarich and fellow star Wietske van Tongeren, who plays Adrian, met with filmmakers to bring new life to the 1976 film, shooting some of its most…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:17AM

‘The Hobbit’ at Encore Stage and Studio by Julia L. Exline by Julia L. Exline

Encore Stage and Studio presents J.R.R. Tolkien’s timeless adventure The Hobbit, a tale about an ordinary hobbit who embarks on an extraordinary adventure…and discovers an unexpected her…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:10AM
Sunday, October 28, 2012 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Fuse Book Review: A Wilted “Black Flower” From Korea by Roberta Silman

I can see why celebrated Korean writer Young-ha Kim was attracted to this real life story of about a thousand Koreans emigrating from Asia in 1904.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 10:06AM

BWW TV EXCLUSIVE: CHEWING THE SCENERY WITH RANDY RAINBOW - Randy Goes on a Broadway Date! by Randy Rainbow

It's time for episode fifteen of BWW's exclusive TV series - CHEWING THE SCENERY WITH Randy Rainbow In this week's episode, Randy goes ona date with BakersWife76 only to find that they have …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:00AM
Sunday, October 28, 2012 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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‘Into the Woods’ at George Mason University by Audrey Thornton by Audrey Thornton

Hang on to your seats everyone! Bring your best belly laugh and strongest applause — you are in for a treat when the final musical presentation of Into the Woods takes center stage tod…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:57AM

BC/EFA's BROADWAY SCARES is Tonight - EVITA, Ripley, BRING IT ON & More by BroadwayWorld

The evening starts with the Halloween-themed concert featuring camp, vamps and tramps as well as some of the best voices on Broadway. Special guest Alice Ripley, a Tony Award winner for Next…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:50AM

Fuse Classical CD Reviews: John Harbison’s “Winter’s Tale” (Soloists, Boston Modern Orchestra Project/Gil Rose) and Derek Bermel’s Canzonas by Jonathan Blumhofer

If you think contemporary music is the domain of fusty academics and has no bearing on (or relationship to) the outside world, you really need to check out "Canzonas Americanas."

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 09:36AM

Broadway, movie theaters go into hurricane mode

Legit News: Manhattan resident evacuate ahead of Sandy's arrival

SOURCE: Variety at 09:34AM

Doing the Timewarp: Meet the Cast of Washington Savoyards ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ Part Five: Caroline Wolfson by Joel Markowitz

Here’s Part Five of meeting the cast of The Washington Savoyard’s The Rocky Horror Shows. Today: meet Caroline Wolfson. I’m Caroline Wolfson and this is my DC professional …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:30AM

Stars of Slapstick # 17: Otto Fries by Trav S.D.

This is one in a series of posts we are producing in connection with our new book Chain of Fools: Silent Comedy and Its Legacies from Nickelodeons to Youtube, available from Bear Manor Media…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:21AM

Rajiv Joseph’s ‘All This Intimacy’ Opens This Weekend by Emily Morrison by Guest Author

In Rajiv Joseph’s comedy All This Intimacy, opening this weekend at Cultural Arts Center, we meet a nice enough guy and three nice women who get caught up in an almost unbelievable tale of…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:15AM

‘Aesop’s Foibles’ at Elden Street Players by Colleen Sproull by Colleen Sproull

Walking into the spiffy black-box theater for the opening performance of Aesop’s Foibles, part of Elden Street’s Players’ Theater for Young Audiences, I was cheerfully greeted by t…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:10AM
Sunday, October 28, 2012 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? Edward Albee on the rocks by Oscar E Moore

Fifty years ago Edward Albee’s “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” took New York by storm establishing him as one of the most original and daring playwrights of his day…

SOURCE: Oscar E. Moore at 08:15AM

BWW's On This Day - October 28, 2012

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on October 28 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:00AM
Sunday, October 28, 2012 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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News: Live Tweeting: Theatre Awards UK 2012

Today (28 October 2012) the winners of this year's Theatre Awards UK (formerly the TMAs) are announced at an invitation-only lunchtime ceremony at the historic Guildhall. The Theatre Awards …

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 07:22AM

Playwright imagines Anne Frank-Emmett Till meeting

Janet Langhart Cohen felt a connection to two teenagers who were murdered by hatred.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 07:00AM
Sunday, October 28, 2012 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Religion, race reverberate on New York stages by Joe Dziemianowicz

Boxers or briefs? Odd as it sounds, that nosy question resonates in not one but two politically and religiously charged new Off-Broadway plays that opened in the last week and a half.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 06:00AM

Orchestrating a revival of 'The Piano Lesson' by Joe Dziemianowicz

Theater director Ruben Santiago-Hudson looked to a local sculptor versed in the intricacies of clay, bronze and black history to fine-tune his revival of “The Piano Lesson.” “Ruben cal…

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 06:00AM

Ohio Dance Theatre prepares to bite into new production of 'Dracula' by Donald Rosenberg

The dance world abounds in story ballets that have legs, including "Swan Lake," "The Nutcracker" and "Giselle." But how many can be said to possess both legs an…

SOURCE: Cleveland.com at 06:00AM

Top 10 New York stage picks week of Oct. 28, 2012 by Joe Dziemianowicz

1. “The Performers” (Longacre Theatre) A new comedy about fantasies, friendship and, well, porn. 2.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 06:00AM

Juan William Chavez wants to inspire new ideas for Pruitt-Igoe

Artist and activist sees parallels between bees and North St. Louis neighborhood. 

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 06:00AM

Sold-out concert celebrates prolific career of 'Fiddler' lyricist Sheldon Harnick by Donald Rosenberg

"What makes Sheldon unique is the fact that he totally is a mensch as a human being and in his art," said Bill Rudman, artistic director of the Cleveland-based Musical Theater Proj…

SOURCE: Cleveland.com at 06:00AM
Sunday, October 28, 2012 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Star-Studded 'Heiress' Considers A Woman's Worth

A much-anticipated revival of The Heiress, a 1947 play based on the Henry James novella Washington Square, opens in New York on Thursday. It marks the Broadway debut of two young stars — J…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 05:44AM

Star-Studded 'Heiress' Considers A Woman's Worth

A much-anticipated revival of The Heiress, a 1947 play based on the Henry James novella Washington Square, opens in New York on Thursday. It marks the Broadway debut of two young stars — J…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 05:44AM
Sunday, October 28, 2012 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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What's up: Hamlet comes alive

10th anniversary of the Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts rolls on, here's a just-added event on the schedule. Shakespeare's Globe Theatre will bring the Bard's riveting drama "Hamlet"…

SOURCE: The Sacramento Bee at 03:00AM
Sunday, October 28, 2012 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Understudies from BRING IT ON, ONCE and WICKED Get Challenged in 'Half Hour 2' Concert Tonight, 10/28 by BroadwayWorld

Tonight, October 28th at 8pm, BroadwayUnderstudies.com has once again invited some of Broadway's most talented understudies to the stage of the Laurie Beechman Theatre to share their rare ta…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30AM

Linda Hart, Matt Cavenaugh, Jenny Powers & More Set for PRAISE! at Middle Church Tonight, 10/28 by BroadwayWorld

Larry Hart's Praise benefit concert will play one night only tonight, October 28th, 2012 at 6 p.m. at Middle Collegiate Church.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30AM

Broadway-Bound ALLEGIANCE Ends Extended Run at the Old Globe Today, 10/28 by BroadwayWorld

The Old Globe's World Premiere of Allegiance A New American Musical ends its extended run today, October 28.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30AM

Tituss Burgess, Orfeh and The Vanity Belles Join Rachel Potter in Birdland Debut Tonight, 10/28 by BroadwayWorld

The Broadway at Birdland concert series has announced that Rachel Potter, one of the stars of the Broadway production of Evita, will make her Birdland debut tonight, October 28 at 6pm. Her s…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30AM

Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Starring four exceptional actors by Oscar E. Moore

Edward Albee's play is as fresh and vital and vitriolic today as it was fifty years ago. It is blistering, brutal and honest theatre at its best and should not be missed.

SOURCE: Talk Entertainment at 01:00AM
Sunday, October 28, 2012 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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The Sunday Read: Michaela Di Cesare on going to New York by The Charlebois Post

(photo credit: Joseph Ste-Marie)No Sex and the City8 Ways goes to New Yorkby Michaela Di CesareI fear I’ve become that person. You know, that person who’s always talking about the same p…

SOURCE: The Charlebois Post at 12:03AM

Tour Whore, October 28, 2012 by The Charlebois Post

Pride and prejudiceby Cameryn Moore Last weekend I was out on Frenchmen Street in New Orleans, just as I will be by the time anyone reads this, plying my trade, as it were, with the Sidewalk…

SOURCE: The Charlebois Post at 12:01AM

PLAYBILL EXCLUSIVE: The Election is Coming – Edwin Drood Cast Wants Your Vote! Today: Andy Karl by Adam Hetrick

Dastardly deeds! Shady Characters! Personal Attacks! Secrets! Lies! Mayhem! An unpredictable ending determined by democratic vote! The U.S. presidential election and The Mystery of Edwin Dro…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

ON THE RECORD: The Musicals Carrie, A Christmas Story and Seventeen by Steven Suskin

This week's column discusses the original Off-Broadway cast recording of the infamous Carrie; the new Broadway musical A Christmas Story; and the CD remastering of the 1951 musical Seven…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Wicked's Nicole Parker Offers an Ultimate Mix Tape at 54 Below Oct. 28 by Andrew Gans

Nicole Parker, whose Broadway credits include Wicked, Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me and The People in the Picture, goes it solo Oct. 28 at 54 Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Living for Today, With Alice Ripley, Candice Bergen, Tony Yazbeck and More, Gets Animated at Joe's Pub Oct. 28 by Adam Hetrick

Tony Award winner Alice Ripley, Tony nominee Kerry Butler and Emmy Award winner Candice Bergen are part of the sold-out Living for Today benefit, Back to the Drawing Board, Oct. 28 at J…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Evita's Rachel Potter Makes Birdland Debut Oct. 28 by Andrew Gans

Rachel Potter, who is currently portraying the Mistress in the Broadway revival of Evita, makes her Birdland debut Oct. 28.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Broadway Scares: Night of the Singing Dead, Featuring Evita Cast Members and More, Presented Oct. 28 by Andrew Gans

Cast members from the Broadway revival of Evita offer Broadway Scares: Night of the Singing Dead, a Halloween extravaganza to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, Oct. 28 at XL Nightcl…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Tony Nominee Lonette McKee Stars in Off-Broadway's Sowa's Red Gravy, Opening Oct. 28 by Andrew Gans

Woodie King, Jr.'s New Federal Theatre, in association with Castillo Theatre, presents Diane Richards' Sowa's Red Gravy, which officially opens Oct. 28 at the Castillo Theat…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM