Coming Up This Week in Theatre - 11/10/2012

BroadwayWorld.com's Upcoming Events calendar for the week - updated on 11102012.

5th Avenue Theatre head David Armstrong keeps blazing a trail between Seattle and Broadway

5th Avenue Theatre artistic director David Armstrong is making his Broadway directing debut this week with "Scandalous," which had an early run in Seattle — another Broadway move for the v…

Podcast With JEN BOSWORTH by Michael Roberts

Podcast With Jen Bosworth from Michael Roberts on Vimeo. Jen Bosworth An Evanston, Illinois native, Bosworth is an alumnus of Evanston Township High School and The Theatre School at DePaul U…

2012 in Review: My Favorite Things: Part I by JK

I've got a lot of stuff planned for this blog between now and the end of the year, so I figured why not start reviewing the year a little early?  Oprah just came out with her annual lis…

Just when Lady Edith thought her luck couldn't get any worse… by David Mitchell

Downton Abbey star Laura Carmichael's West End debut was ruined by an outburst from Sir Peter Hall, in the stalls. Will she never escape the curse of Edith?Laura Carmichael deserves to be co…

People; Uncle Vanya; Uncle Vanya – review by Susannah Clapp

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People; Uncle Vanya; Uncle Vanya – review by Susannah Clapp

Lyttelton; Noël Coward; Vaudeville; LondonAlan Bennett's sparky, intricate, all-over-the-place new play opened in the week the National Trust announced it had bought the white cliffs of Dov…

The Royal Ballet: Triple Bill: Viscera, Infra, Fool's Paradise – review by Luke Jennings, The Observer

For all its accomplished abstraction, this mixed bill from Covent Garden's in-house choreographers could be more contemporaryWhen the Royal Ballet's new artistic director, Kevin O'Hare, open…

Where the Mangrove Grows, Theatre503 by Heather Neill

This is a short play, but not a sweet one. Nevertheless, the ban on under-16s and the warning that it “contains themes that some audience members may find distressing” seems unnecessary …

The Spire – review by Clare Brennan

Salisbury Playhouse, SalisburyIdeally, an adaptation should do two things: it should reflect its original and it should work on the terms of its new medium. Bizarrely, Roger Spottiswoode's t…

Class act: The amateur-dramatics societies that could give the pros a run for their money

Ah, the smell of the greasepaint, the roar of the crowd… or should that be the whiff of damp community halls and the shuffle of family members with a sense of duty?

IoS theatre review: People, NT Lyttelton, London Daddy Long Legs, St James Theatre, London Blackta, Young Vic Maria, London

The aristocracy is struggling to make ends meet. The ancestral pile has become unsustainable in People, a country-house comedy for our shamelessly capitalist era, written by Alan Bennett and…

Sonia Friedman: Give us a break

Anyone who has enjoyed a straight play in the West End over the past decade, perhaps with some well-judged star casting, will almost certainly have seen something from Sonia Friedman Product…

IoS dance review: Royal Ballet Triple Bill, Royal Opera House, London

To hijack the words of Mark Twain, reports of the death of ballet have been greatly exaggerated. True, at the turn of the present century the art form was in a critical state of health. The …

The New Musical 'The Island of No Tomorrows' Fails to Cohere

“The Island of No Tomorrows,” a new musical produced by Interart Theatre and MultiStages, begins with an intriguing premise and then dissolves into a flood of disjointed ideas, p…

Review: 500 Clown Frankenstein (500 Clown Theatre) by Scotty Zacher

500 Clown premiered the original 500 Clown Frankenstein years ago. Although the structure remains the same, the new cast bring their own clown personas to this newest version, a version whi…

Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, Nov 10 - Green Edition! by BroadwayWorld

It's Saturday, and that means it's time for BroadwayWorld's Saturday Intermission Pics round-up Today's photos feature the casts of EVITA, NEWSIES, ELF, NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT, BRING IT…

Stars in Space! Aaron Tveit, Benjamin Walker and Lea Michele Lead Our Dream Cast for Star Wars: The Musical by Marc Snetiker

Disney’s recent buyout of LucasFilm has the entire entertainment industry buzzing now that three new Star Wars movies are in the works. Disney already has a hand in some of Broadway&rs…

Chad Kimball, Saycon Sengbloh, Jason Gotay & More Set for THE MUSIC OF JEFF THOMSON at The Duplex, 11/18 by BroadwayWorld

Chad Kimball, Saycon Sengbloh, Jason Gotay and Sami Gayle will perform songs featuring music by composer Jeff Thomson with lyrics by Jeremy Desmon and Jordan Mann at The Duplex, November 18t…

Review: Daddy Long Legs by Veronica Aloess

Daddy Long Legs is an appropriate choice for the newly opened St James Theatre’s opening season. It might just be because it was press night, but the St James Theatre seems to return t…

STAGE TUBE: Opening Night of Geoffrey Rush-Led A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM in Melbourne! by Stage Tube

Geoffrey Rush leads John Frosts production of Sondheim's A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM, which opened in Melbourne Saturday, October 27 at Her Majestys Theatre and runs for t…

L.A. Affairs on love and predestination by Kyle

In today's L.A. Affairs, Tito Morales contemplates his romantic fate--Soon we were standing in a long line outside a Westwood theater, waiting to see a movie about a guy named Indiana Jones.…

Heavy-metal dance: Hofesh Shechter's power company

Expect big noise and heavy themes as Hofesh Shechter brings his "Political Mother" dance to town.

San Diego Theater and Tour Preview: DRALION (Cirque du Soleil) by Milo Shapiro

HUMANS ARE THE SPECTACLE, NOT ANIMALS Childhood memories of circus fun include ringleaders putting heads in a lion’s mouth, dancing bears, and elephants resting a paw upon a lovely lad…

Potent 'Obskene' Juxtaposes Possible Futures and Ancient Horrors

It’s an easy week in which to appreciate the Talking Band’s “Obskene,” currently playing at Here. Conceived and directed by Talking Band co-founder Tina Shepard, this…

FLASH SPECIAL: A Bernadette Peters Celebration! From DAMES AT SEA To Dot To Desiree To DOROTHY OF OZ by Pat Cerasaro

Sondheim SMASH Sailors Lets take a closer look at the most memorable and most stupendous moments from the fifty-year career of Bernadette Peters - DAMES AT SEA to Dot to Desiree and beyond.

Theater spotlight: 'Fifty Shades of White: A Minnesota XXXmas

Dance spotlight: Zenon Dance Company at 30

Holiday theater spotlight: 'Elf' at the Ordway

Holiday theater spotlight: 'Christmas on the Ranch, A Cowboy Musical!

Holiday dance spotlight: 'The Classic Nutcracker'

Arts | New Jersey: A Review of ‘Man of La Mancha’ at F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theater by Michael Sommers

The 1965 musical “Man of La Mancha” is performed without amplification in a 308-seat theater.

"Imaging Madoff" in New Jersey by Bob Rendell

Aside from the public record as to Madoff's position in the financial and investment community, and the fiduciary crimes that he committed, playwright Deb Margolin has not based her "imagini…

“The pleasure billows off his pages like waves of ­vanilla-scented body lotion from a lap dancer bombed on Ecstasy” by George Hunka

I must share this piece by Walter Kirn which appears in tomorrow’s New York Times book section: a review of Samson Graham-Muñoz’s second novel, The String Theory Quartet. Of the…

STAGE TUBE: On This Day 11/10- Ann Reinking by Stage Tube

Happy Birthday Ann Reinking Reinking came to critical notice in Over Here Theatre World Award, and later went on to originate roles in Goodtime Charley with Tony and Drama Desk nominations a…

Founders of Found Magazine return to St. Louis

Brothers Davy and Peter Rothbart share found photos, letters and doodles.

Alliance’s roomies Is A Welcome Entry Of, By And For A New Generation Of Theatergoers by Bill Hirschman

Alliance Theatre Lab's world premiere "roomies" by Mark Della Ventura is a welcome entry in the fledgling development of a South Florida theater of, by and for young adults that focuses on t…

The Hall of Hams #5: Richard Burton by Trav S.D.

The Hall of Hams is my series on some of my favorite actors who have brought the art of melodramatic acting into the modern era. Today is the birthday of Sir Richard Burton (1925-1984). In h…

Coming Around Again: Liz Callaway Presents a Mixed Bag by Sandi Durell

   Written by Alix Cohen Liz Callaway has a true Broadway belt voice just to the right of pop. Her instrument is bright, open, well honed, and always a good listen. Though seasoned, sh…

Theater News: Frank Caeti, Dan Castellaneta, Ron West Set for A Christmas Carol: Twist Your Dickens by Brian Scott Lipton

Updted cast and creative team have been announced for the world premiere of The Second City's A Christmas Carol: Twist Your Dickens! to run at Center Theatre Group's Kirk Douglas Theatre, No…

PRODUCING: On The Virtues of Good Data by Guy Yedwab

Every year, I have to file a report for Fractured Atlas on how my company spends its money. The difficulty is that, up until now, the labels for our expenses don't necessarily align wit…

The Hall of Hams #4: Claude Raines by Trav S.D.

The Hall of Hams is my series on some of my favorite actors who have brought the art of melodramatic acting into the modern era. Today is the birthday of Claude Raines (1889-1967). The story…

Photo Coverage: ELF's Opening Night Curtain Calls on Broadway - Jordan Gelber, Leslie Kritzer and More! by Walter McBride

ELF returns to Broadway this holiday season at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre 302 West 45th Street. Performances will began last night, Friday, November 9, 2012, and the production will play a li…

‘In the Red and Brown Water’ at University of Maryland by Jessica Vaughan by Jessica Vaughan

In the Red and Brown Water is a stunning piece of theater by the School of Theater, Dance and Performance Studies at the University of Maryland at the state of the art Clarice Smith Perf…

MARVIN Makes Music-Booksigning by Magda Katz

  Friends, Family and Fans of Marvin Hamlisch gathered to celebrate the publishing of his only children’s book “Marvin Makes Music.”

North Jersey Media Group Review: "Checkers" by Joseph Cervelli

An absorbing and superbly acted new play. Review will appear in the newspapers Nov. 15.

Fuse Visual Arts Review: Artist Paul Klee — Philosophical Thinker? by Franklin Einspruch

The enduring aspect of Paul Klee's art is its playfulness, which bubbles up even out of this viscous curatorial treatment.

LATimes on Angels in America by Kyle

The LATimes is celebrating the 20th anniversary of Angels in America with a couple of nice articles. Here's a quote from this one, exploring the social and political context--A two-part, sev…

The 10 best Christmas shows for 2012 by Susannah Clapp

Theatrical treats for all the family for the festive seasonSusannah Clapp

Part 2: An Interview With “Master Harold” … and the boys’ Michael Anthony Williams by Sydney-Chanele Dawkins by Sydney-Chanele Dawkins

This is Part 2 of my series of 3 interviews with the cast of “Master Harold”. . . and the boys at Bay Theatre Company. Tonight: Part Three with Baakari Wilder. The fascinating and multi-…

Tony Sheldon, John Tartaglia and More Join Jamie deRoy at The Metropolitan Room, 11/28 by BroadwayWorld

Join celebrated cabaret performer Jamie deRoy when she hosts an evening of her Multi MAC Award-winning variety show, Jamie deRoy amp friends, on Wednesday, November 28th 7PM at Manhattans ca…

BWW Blog: Molly Tynes of A.R.T.'s PIPPIN - PIPPIN Gets Political by Guest Blogger: Molly Tynes

Hello again After the craziness of Hurricane Sandy, things are slowly but surely getting back to normal.

STAGE TUBE: Stars Gather for Cirque du Soleil's ZARKANA Premiere in Las Vegas! by Stage Tube

Yesterday evening, November 9th, Cirque du Soleil celebrated the Las Vegas premiere of its newest resident show Zarkana at ARIA Resort amp Casino at CityCenter. Zarkana, a visually stunning …

Review: Disfunctioning: Two by Ionesco (Rare Terra Theatre) by Scotty Zacher

You don’t have to be a fan of Absurdist drama to enjoy these two one-acts: Rare Terra Theatre has done a terrific job of making them entertaining and accessible to anyone. Judging by the a…

Alex Ross by Kyle

writes a long article about gay political history in the 11/12 issue of The New Yorker that manages to be thorough and personal at the same time. It's very sweet, and it makes me want to rea…

Of Hoboes and Circuses by Trav S.D.

Today, Saturday, Nov 10th at 2:30, The Silent Clowns Film Series presents its final 2012 program, entitled – “OF HOBOES AND CIRCUSES” Johnny Hines in “The Live Wire&…

Podcast With JEN BOSWORTH by Michael Roberts

Podcast With Jen Bosworth from Michael Roberts on Vimeo.

Come to the Broadway.com Bake Sale on November 12! Proceeds to Benefit Hurricane Sandy Victims by Broadway.com

On Monday, November 12, Broadway.com, Broadway Across America and Key Brand Entertainment are hosting a coast-to-coast bake sale to benefit victims of Hurricane Sandy. At our New York Cit…

Killing Words (Palabras Encadenadas) by Rosalind Lacy

This one-act psychological thriller starts up with a video confession from an on-stage projector. What is chilling is the matter-of-fact way Ramon (Antonio Delli), in a full-faced close-up, …

Dream Cast: Toy Story the Musical by Intern

More than anything, when I see something I think could or should be a show, I love to speculate about who would play what roles. I love the way casting works and I love sticking my favorite,…

At SLSO, it's all about choosing the right musicians

Finding the right musicians for the SLSO is a long, complicated affair.

Kristina Van Dyke makes 'Progress' at the Pulitzer

'Progress of Love' is the first show she's originated since becoming director.

Auditioning, on both sides of the screen

Associate principal clarinet Diana Haskell, 52, auditioned for the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra in the winter of 2002 and joined the orchestra in 2003. Since then, she’s served on several …

Katie Holmes to make Broadway debut after divorce from Tom Cruise

Following a high-profile divorce, star revives her career and says she's just an ordinary womanFour months after abruptly divorcing Tom Cruise in one of the most talked-about breakups in the…

‘The Suzanne Farrell Ballet Program B’ at The Kennedy Center by Colleen Sproull by Colleen Sproull

The Suzanne Farrell Ballet Program B is a splendid night of Balanchine that will keep you glued to the edge of your seat in anticipation of what type of ballet you will see next. The first m…

I Interview Playwrights Part 523: Steve J. Spencer by Adam Szymkowicz

Steve J. SpencerHometown: Dayton, OH Current Town: Chicago, ILQ: What are you working on now? A: Couple of plays. One is about a brilliant fourteen-year-old girl being slowly crushed by ou…

How 'Angels in America' changed the national conversation by Mary McNamara

Tony Kushner's sprawling play, introduced in the early 1990s, touched on all manner of concerns. It altered the way people thought about AIDS — and much more.Queen Elizabeth called 199…

If 'Angels in America' entered the world today by Mike Boehm

Two California theaters moved heaven and earth for Tony Kushner's play. Would it happen now?Show business is ruled by the "elevator pitch" – the need for any project to lend itself to …

Theatre of Fashion: Nicky Gillibrand & Donatella Barbieri by TheatreVOICE

Theatre of Fashion In Conversation... with Nicky Gillibrand and Donatella Barbieri. Donatella Barbieri (Senior Research Fellow in Design for Performance at the V&A and London College of…

Curtainup on/off Browadway tweet peeks by Elyse Sommer

New York -- some recent  reviews of  On and Off-Broadway showsComing Up: Ivanov . . Golden Child. . .The Mystery of Edwin Drood . . . Giant. . .The Performers.. . .Scandalous …

Märkl, Lee, Chorus and SLSO offer a meaningful evening

Schoenberg, Haydn and Mozart work well together for St. Louis Symphony Orchestra

Turning on the Ghost Light by Jan Simpson

There will be, alas, no post day, and maybe not again until next Saturday.  And here's why: in addition to the usual madness that always descends at this time of year—the sprint towar…

THE HEIRESS – Plain and Fancy Revival by Oscar E Moore

Can a shy, sheltered and awkward yet overly devoted daughter of a famous New York City doctor living luxuriously on Washington Square who already has enough money to live on from her mother&…

BWW's On This Day - November 10, 2012

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on November 10 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

BWW TV: Chatting with the Cast of ANNIE on Opening Night- Lilla Crawford, Katie Finneran, Anthony Warlow & More! by BroadwayWorld TV

Annie, the new production of the Tony Award-winning musical, began previews October 3, 2012 and opened last night at the Palace Theatre Broadway at 47th Street. BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge…

News: Loserville posts early closing notices at Garrick Theatre, 5 Jan

Loserville, the new British musical by Elliot Davis and James Bourne, has posted early closing notices at the West End’s Garrick Theatre. The production will close on 5 January 2013 after …

‘Vampire Weekend’ Fangs Radical Genius by Michael Roberts

Very few indie bands have ever had a debut release more critically lauded then Vampire Weekend, who brought their unique sound to a more than sold-out concert at the Metro on Sunday. The Ne…

Artist brings new arches to St. Louis with museum installation

New sculpture by British artist Andy Goldsworthy conjures the sea.

'Kentucky Cycle' chronicles our rugged roots

On election day, the cast of "The Kentucky Cycle" was busy rehearsing Part 2 of Robert Schenkkan's six-hour Pulitzer Prize-winning historical epic.

The Heiress - lacklustre revival starring Jessica Chastain, David Strathairn, Dan Stevens by Oscar E. Moore

Based on the novel Washington Square by Henry James this psychological tale of revenge melodrama has seen better days.

Hunter Foster, Arielle Jacobs and Alexandra Silber Lead INNER VOICES, Beginning Today by BroadwayWorld

Premieres Artistic Director Paulette Haupt has announced that the company will present Inner Voices, an evening of three one-act solo musicals beginning tonight, November 10 at 8pm, at 30th …

Jill Paice Guest Stars in James Barbour's BRING ME GIANTS Concert at Sardi's Tonight, 11/10 by BroadwayWorld

Broadways Jill Paice will join James Barbour on stage tonight, November 10 at his Fifth Annual Pre-Holiday Season Concert at Sardis 234 West 44th Street, New York, NY.

Rita Harvey Performs Solo Concert at Inserra Theatre in Montvale Tonight, 11/10 by BroadwayWorld

Standing O, LLC presents Broadway star, Rita Harvey in her solo concert I Know These Things... tonight, November 10, 2012 at 800PM in the Inserra Theater at St. Joseph Regional High School,…

Theatre For Thought, November 10, 2012 by The Charlebois Post

HATCHED FROM A THEATRICAL EGGjoel fishbane“I didn’t want it to be an issue play,” said Claire Burns. “Just a play that deals with certain issues.” She’s referring to Hatched, her…

West Coast Premiere of Jeff Talbott's The Submission, With Eric Kerr and Sam Jackson, Opens Nov. 10 by Michael Gioia

The Submission, Jeff Talbott's award-winning work that explores issues of race and artistic ownership when an eager playwright hires an actress to portray his nom de plume, opens in its …

PLAYBILL BRIEF ENCOUNTER With Deanna Jent, Playwright of the Off-Broadway Drama Falling by Michael Gioia

St. Louis playwright and theatre professor Deanna Jent makes her Off-Broadway debut with Falling, a play based on her real-life experience of a family touched by a child with autism.

THE WEEK AHEAD, Nov. 10-16: Opening Night Comes for Drood, Scandalous, The Performers, Giant and Golden Child by Blake Ross

Playbill.com's weekly planner reminds you that Drood's Mystery continues at Studio 54… Cheyenne Jackson is "Mandrew" and Henry Winkler is "Mr. Wood" (immat…

VINTAGE PLAYBILL: The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Starring Betty Buckley, George Rose, Cleo Laine, Howard McGillin (1985) by Playbill Staff

Roundabout Theatre Company's Broadway revival of The Mystery of Edwin Drood opens Nov. 13 at Studio 54. In celebration, the Playbill Vault looks back at the musical's original journe…

Sara Jean Ford, Marissa McGowan, Jeremy Morse, Zachary Prince Sing Will Reynolds' Poems & Moon Songs Nov. 10-12 by Michael Gioia

Libra Theater Company presents Poems & Moon Songs, an evening of songs by composer Will Reynolds, Nov. 10-12 at New York City's Underground Lounge.

Inner Voices, Starring Hunter Foster, Arielle Jacobs and Alexandra Silber, Debuts Nov. 10 by Adam Hetrick

Tony Award nominee Hunter Foster, Arielle Jacobs and Alexandra Silber explore Inner Voices, a collection of three solo musicals, beginning Nov. 10 at the 30th Street Theatre.

STAGE VIEWS: Jersey Boys Star Russell Fischer by Andrew Gans

Playbill.com's series features actors commenting on their recent theatregoing experiences, what productions they are looking forward to and more. Here, via email, we hear from Russell Fi…

Tami Dixon Tells South Side Stories Beginning Nov. 10 in World-Premiere Play by Michael Gioia

City Theatre presents the world premiere of South Side Stories, described as "a vibrant, hometown adventure" written and performed by Tami Dixon, beginning Nov. 10, prior to an off…

Brigid Brady, Peter Land, Destan Owens and Sarah Stiles Sing From West End to Broadway at Museum of the City of NY Nov. 10-11 by Andrew Gans

In celebration of The Museum of The City of New York's exhibitions of New York and London street photography, the Museum's Cabaret Performance Series presents From West End to Broadw…

Henry Winkler Hosts WABC-TV's "Broadway Backstage" Nov. 10 by Andrew Gans

"Broadway Backstage: Fall Preview," which spotlights the new Broadway season, airs on WABC-TV Nov. 10 at 7:30 PM ET.

CUE & A REVISITED: When Did You Know You Wanted to Perform For a Living?; 60 Actors Respond by Playbill Staff

The editors of Playbill.com have combed through the past seven years of our popular Cue & A feature to select some of our favorite answers to the question, "When did you know you wanted …

Glorya Kaufman gives USC millions to build a dance school by Deborah Vankin

The arts patron's groundbreaking gift for the USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance will establish the first new endowment-funded school at the university in 40 years.In the arts world, they ca…