Coming Up This Week in Theatre - 5/24/2014

BroadwayWorld.com's Upcoming Events calendar for the week - updated on 5242014.

Adam's Call: Teresa Fischer: Destinations & Detours: A trip worth taking by Call Me Adam

Adam's Call: Teresa Fischer: "Destinations & Detours": A trip worth taking!

Review: On the Spot Musical, Hayes Theatre by Cassie Tongue

One of the best things the Hayes Theatre has brought to Sydney this year is “a month of Sundays”, an initiative for alternative musical acts on Sunday nights. So far, we’ve seen up-and…

Where’s the beef? ‘Barbecue Apocalypse’ has it and laughs, too by Nancy Churnin

Review: The Young Tycoons, Darlinghurst Theatre Co by Cassie Tongue

If media scions stopped being a relentless force for scrutiny and parody, CJ Johnson’s 2005 play The Young Tycoons probably wouldn’t be twice-revived already. In a Murdoch/Packer…

Sean Scanlon Discusses Pool (no water) by K.e. Weber

Sean Scanlon presents Mark Ravenhill's hypnotic and razor-sharp, pool (no water) at Goodtime Studios early next month. The play tears up the ideals of friendship and art, exposing a deep…

BWW TV: THE LION KING's Thulisile Thusi Brings 'The Circle of Life' to STARS IN THE ALLEY by BroadwayWorld TV

STARS IN THE ALLEY, presented by United Airlines, was presented earlier this week in Shubert Alley, between Broadway and 8th Avenue and 44th and 45th Streets. To add to the festivities leadi…

Review: Avigail Herman – Good Girl/Bad Girl by Cassie Tongue

In 2004, Broadway superstar Audra McDonald launched a new song cycle at Carnegie Hall. Called The Seven Deadly Sins, it revolved around different works for the soprano voice, structured as a…

Photo Flash: Sidney Poitier, Martin Sheen and Khandi Alexander Backstage at THE TALLEST TREE IN THE FOREST by BroadwayWorld

'The Tallest Tree in the Forest', A Play with Music written and performed by Daniel Beaty, is being directed by Moises Kaufman in its World Premiere production at Center Theatre Group's Mark…

BWW DVD Reviews: THEATRELAND is an Interesting Look Behind the Curtain by David Clarke

In 2009, Theatre Royal Haymarket mounted what is heralded as the most successful production ever of Samuel Beckett's WAITING FOR GODOT. It was followed by the first-ever staged adaptation of…

Life, the Proletariat, and Everything by Sam Hurwitt

Tony Kushner's latest takes a long time to say, and even longer to watch.

Review: The White Snake (Goodman Theatre) by Scotty Zacher

Rich and resonant in that ineffable way that makes the enduring myths both fantastical and human, The White Snake is at its best when it meditates on the universal challenges of romance that…

52 Books by 52 Women: Our Nig by Sam Hurwitt

Our Nig is apparently the first novel published by a black woman in English.

Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, 5/17- ROCKY, BULLETS OVER BROADWAY, and More Pay Tribute to Memorial Day by BroadwayWorld

It's Saturday, and that means it's time for BroadwayWorld's 'Saturday Intermission Pics' roundup Today's photos come from the casts of ROCKY, KINKY BOOTS, AVENUE Q, BULLETS OVER BROADWAY, H…

Tonys: 2014 Nominations Were Determined by Only 33 People by Scott Feinberg

THR's awards analyst questions whether a few dozen people can really claim to speak for the entire Broadway community.read more

Time to bring down the curtain on stage critics' sexism by Susannah Clapp

A week in which male reviewers provoked a storm by calling opera singer Tara Erraught 'unsightly' has provoked a much-needed debate on sexist attitudes in arts criticismBelow, women in the a…

All My Sons review Miller's slow-burning classic by Susannah Clapp

Regent's Park Open Air theatre, LondonTimothy Sheader's revival of Arthur Miller's postwar shot at the American Dream struggles to recover from a sluggish first halfWith Miss Saigon playing …

Rachel De-lahay: 'There was lots of flirting, lots of making friends on buses' by Laura Barnett

The Birmingham-raised playwright explains why her new play is set on the city's number 11 bus routeAs sources of artistic inspiration go, Birmingham's number 11 bus has to be one of the most…

Enjoy review Bennett revival lacks punch by Clare Brennan

West Yorkshire Playhouse, LeedsPanned on its release in 1980, this comedy of working-class northern life remains unconvincingAlan Bennett's play about a family in an about to be demolished b…

Miss Saigon review 'celebration masquerading as tragedy' by Susannah Clapp

Prince Edward, LondonThe hugely popular musical is back with its blaring, terrible songsNot so much a musical as an applausathon. Here is a famous duet: much clapping. Here is a swanky Ameri…

Rambert review now it's taking the Mick by Luke Jennings

Sadler's Wells, LondonWhy is Rambert so generously rewarded when, as this quadruple bill illustrates, the company hasn't produced anything bold in years?What exactly is the function of Rambe…

Ian Hislop and Nick Newman: Burt Reynolds, the 'Private Eye' guy and the other one

If audiences at A Bunch of Amateurs find the play's plot a little far-fetched – cue an ageing Hollywood legend unable to learn his lines even when they're plastered across a fellow actor's…

Actor Matthew Cowles Passes Away by BroadwayWorld

Actor and playwright Matthew Cowles passed away on May 22nd. His manager Tsu Tsu Stanton tweeted, 'Matthew Cowles passed away on 522.I had the pleasure of being his manager. He was a very g…

Audra McDonald, Sutton Foster, Lesli Margherita and More at Schmackary's for BROADWAY BAKES, 5/26-31 by BroadwayWorld

Schmackary's Cookies, The Official Cookie of Broadway, will hold its 2nd annual Broadway Bakes fund raiser from May 26-31. Schmackary's is located in the heart of the Theatre District at 45…

DIFFERENT WORDS FOR THE SAME THING: 75% – BITTERSWEET by Lemonmeter

BITTERSWEET In the case of “different words,” the ghost finally learns, as part of the climax, exactly how she died. Unfortunately, this is the weakest moment of an otherwise fin…

CD Release “Bridges of Madison County” Gets BIG Turnout by Sandi Durell

          The new Ghostlight Records cast recording of The Bridges of Madison County, the romantic musical which closed at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre on May 18,... Th…

‘I’ll Say She Is’-The Lost Marx Brothers Musical: A Hoot by Sandi Durell

  by: Alix Cohen         “Ladies and Gentlemen, I’m imagining two factions in this audience. The first is composed of mildly curious people, film buffs, and frie…

BWW TV: Jeanna de Waal Sings KINKY BOOTS at STARS IN THE ALLEY by BroadwayWorld TV

STARS IN THE ALLEY, presented by United Airlines, was presented earlier this week in Shubert Alley, between Broadway and 8th Avenue and 44th and 45th Streets. To add to the festivities leadi…

Review: The Time Machine (tour – Cambridge)

There's something about the infinite possibilities of time (not to mention space) travel which have attracted writers for millennia. HG Wells was among them.

Theatre Review: ‘The Piano Lesson’ at Olney Theatre Center by Elizabeth Bruce

The late August Wilson is one of America’s great playwrights, and his extraordinary canon of plays is making its debut at Olney Theatre Center in Olney, Maryland.  Theatregoers should not…

Chalk Farm – Blackberry Riots by Sandi Durell

  NY Theater Review by Susan Hasho     “Between Saturday 6th and Thursday 11 August, 2011, thousands of ethnic minorities rioted in several London boroughs and in cities…

GI Film Festival Presents: ‘Salute to Hollywood Patriots’ by Marlene Hall

Last night The GI Film Festival showed two film block segments at the Old Town Theater in Alexandria, Virginia.  The first features were:  When Hollywood Went to War and Travis:  A Soldie…

Teen wins fourth nomination in four years at Betty Buckley Awards at Casa Manana by Nancy Churnin

The Mysterious Mr Webster, BBC Two, review: 'wildly speculative' by James Walton

This scene-setting documentary preceding John Webster's The Duchess of Malfi should have been thought through more rigorously, says James Walton

BWW TV: Tony Nominee Lena Hall Sings 'Random Number Generation' at STARS IN THE ALLEY! by BroadwayWorld TV

STARS IN THE ALLEY, presented by United Airlines, was presented earlier this week in Shubert Alley, between Broadway and 8th Avenue and 44th and 45th Streets. To add to the festivities leadi…

Composer Alan Menken on 'holy disco' of 'Sister Act'

Composer Alan Menken, who almost became a dentist, on using disco in the musical “Sister Act.”

The Saturday Saying by Colin Mitchell

“It’s astonishing that CTG, which continues to bill itself as “L.A.’s Theatre Company,” can’t find more interesting stories in the immensely diverse commu…

Bitter Lemons’ Editor Interviewed by Dale Reynolds of Stagehappenings by Colin Mitchell

That’s right I just wrote about myself in the third person. It’s very freeing, you should try it. Anyhoosiers, Dale Reynolds, theater critic over at Stagehappenings, was kind eno…

Trinity Christian Academy's 'Oklahoma' big winner at Lyric Stage's Schmidt and Jones by Nancy Churnin

BWW TV Exclusive: Meet the Creators of QUEEN OF THE NIGHT- Spotlight on Lorin Latarro by BroadwayWorld TV

Queen of the Night, the epicurean extravaganza created by king of immersive entertainment and Sleep No More producer Randy Weiner, has earned a spot on the list of must-see New York City att…

Bitter Lemons and Combined ArtForm to Again Sponsor Trailer Park Award at Fringe by Colin Mitchell

And what is this Trailer Park Award (TPA) you might ask? Here’s the skinny: Bitter Lemons and Combined Artform in collaboration with the Hollywood Fringe Festival would like to invite …

Tickets Now On Sale For THE LORD & THE MASTER: BROADWAYWORLD.COM SINGS ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER & STEPHEN SONDHEIM

On Monday, June 16, 2014 at 7:00pm, BroadwayWorld.com will continue its 2014 concert series at legendary cabaret venue Joe's Pub at The Public Theater, hosting a uniquely contemporary ev…

Aladdin’s Casey Nicholaw and James Monroe Iglehart Chat to T2C by Suzanna Bowling

Aladdin's Casey Nicholaw and James Monroe Iglehart Chat to T2C: Casey Nicholaw is the director and choreographer for the wonderful new musical Aladdin.

BWW TV: Catching Up with the Cast of SUBMISSIONS ONLY- Lindsay, Colin, Kate, Max & Stephen! by Submissions Only

'Submissions Only,' Broadway's favorite webseries, is back on Monday, May 26, with episode 7 Can't wait until Monday Below, get your Submissions Only fix with a behind the scenes conversatio…

BWW TV: Justin Guarini & Christine Dwyer Sing WICKED at STARS IN THE ALLEY by BroadwayWorld TV

STARS IN THE ALLEY, presented by United Airlines, was presented earlier this week in Shubert Alley, between Broadway and 8th Avenue and 44th and 45th Streets. To add to the festivities leadi…

Why the Village People’s cowboy is returning to Broadway by Frank Scheck

Thanks to such novels as “Atlas Shrugged” and “The Fountainhead,” author Ayn Rand is a hero to libertarians, conservatives and Tea Partiers. So who better to star in “The Anthem”…

Nathan Tysen and Arthur Perlman Win The Kleban Prize by Suzanna Bowling

Nathan Tysen and Arthur Perlman Win The Kleban Prize: The Kleban Foundation is pleased to announce that the 24th annual Kleban Prize for the most promising musical theatre lyricist has been …

‘A Prairie Home Companion’ with Garrison Keillor and Special Guests: Heather Masse & Vince Giordano by Eric Denver

“I hear that old piano…”. These famous words open Garrison Keillor’s weekly program every Saturday night throughout the year. Wolf Trap has returned to tradition once again as it pre…

Freud’s Last Session, reviewed by Tim Treanor

Have we duly noted our collective obsession with the conclusion of things? Freud’s Last Session. Krapp’s Last Tape. The Last Days of Pompeii. The Last Days of Judas Iscariot. The Last Hu…

FROZEN's Josh Gad Kicks Off Disney Summer Fun by BroadwayWorld

According to ET Online, Disney Parks kicked off summer with a 24-hour, bi-coastal celebration at Disneyland Resort in California and Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. The event ran from …

STAGE TUBE: Kelli O'Hara & Steven Pasquale Celebrate THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY Album Release by Stage Tube

Barnes amp Noble celebrated the new Ghostlight Records cast recording of The Bridges of Madison County, the new romantic musical currently running at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre 236 West 4…

Memory Is the Real Villain In Zoetic’s The Great God Pan by Bill Hirschman

The unreliability of memory -- and the resulting doubt and guilt -- swirl through Zoetic Stage’s finely crafted production of The Great God Pan.

Singing Amy Winehouse in Tehran by Robin Wright

Iran’s government has been forced, erratically, into easing restrictions on art, theatre, cinema, and literature.

BWW Awards Update 5/24 - 5 Days to Go! by BroadwayWorld

Voting opened on April 30 and runs through May 30, 2014 for the 12th Annual BroadwayWorld.com Awards Here are the current standings as of 524 with just 5 days to go in voting

‘The Eccentricities of a Nightingale’ at The Rude Mechanicals by Kyle Osborne

Even the most knowledgeable theatre fan would be forgiven for not being familiar with Tennessee Williams’ lesser-known play The Eccentricities of a Nightingale. Unlike other works from the…

Q&A: Rashidra Scott

The phenomenally talented Rashidra Scott shares some TONY secrets with us in our next episode! Until June 2nd, enjoy her Q&A! Name: Rashidra Scott Where are you from? Virginia Beach, V…

An Interview With Kieyontaye D. Johnson-Carter, Author of ‘Love in Time of HIV’ by John Stoltenberg

When I first saw Love in Time of HIV in May 2012, I was deeply impressed. Giving voice to a young generation’s encounter with the health crisis left them by their elders, the play by Kieyo…

BWW TV: Go Inside the 2014 Drama League Awards with Harvey Fierstein, Daniel Radcliffe, Jesse Tyler Ferguson & More! by BroadwayWorld TV

BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was there for the special event and yuou can check out interviews with the guests below

BWW TV: Bianca Marroquin and CHICAGO Cast Bring Fosse to STARS IN THE ALLEY! by BroadwayWorld TV

STARS IN THE ALLEY, presented by United Airlines, was presented earlier this week in Shubert Alley, between Broadway and 8th Avenue and 44th and 45th Streets. To add to the festivities leadi…

Photo Flash: Kelli O'Hara, Steven Pasquale, and Jason Robert Brown Autograph Bridges of Madison County Cast Albums

The trio was joined by other performers from the musical to celebrate the release of the new CD.

Fuse Concert Review: “The Monkees” — Pop Heavyweights Still Guaranteed to Raise a Smile by Arts Fuse Editor

Michael Nesmith’s proto-Americana songs had aged the least—listen to the jangly guitar and stream-of-conscious lyric on “Tapioca Tundra” and you’d swear that was where R.E.M. got t…

From jail to stage: 'Our Country's Good' at the Guthrie

“Our Country’s Good” tells how a ragtag staging brought together the best instincts of 18th-century humanism.

Photo Flash: Kelli O'Hara, Steven Pasquale, and Jason Robert Brown Autograph ''Bridges of Madison County'' Cast Albums by David Gordon

Theatre Review: Art imitates death in Watching Glory Die by Robert Cushman

The fancy name Watching Glory Die has been affixed to a decidedly plain play

People You Should Know . . . Xanthe Elbrick by Zack Calhoon

Xanthe Elbrick trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, and The Actors Studio (MFA) in New York City. She graduated with a Masters in Philosophy from Edinburgh University (200…

‘Filichia on Friday’: ‘Welcome, 2014-2015!’ by Peter Filichia by Peter Filichia

Here is a new article from Peter Filichia’s column on Kritzerland called ‘Filichia on Friday.’ It’s an honor to bring Peter’s column every week to our readers …

MARX MOVIE MADNESS MONTH #24: Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter? by Trav S.D.

In celebration of Marxfest, every day this month we will be paying tribute to a different Marx Brothers film. While there are only 13 extant cinematic features including the entire team, we…

"Heathers The Musical" Is Mistimed Mayhem by Broadway & Me

Some people (the Tea Party, the Republicans in the House) don’t mind being scolds but I find no pleasure in it, which is why I’ve taken so long to say anything about Heathers The Musical…

For Patrick Stewart, (cyber)space is final frontier

For Patrick Stewart of 'Star Trek' (and 'X-Men') fame, cyberspace is the final frontier.

Review: Days Like Today/Writers Theatre by Zach Freeman

RECOMMENDED Book writer of Writers Theatre’s new world premiere musical “Days Like Today” Laura Eason says of playwright Charles L. Mee’s work, from which “Days” borrows and burn…

BWW's On This Day - May 24, 2014

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on May 24 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

Dead Metaphor at Panasonic Theatre a fearless, freewheeling wonder by Richard Ouzounian

George F. Walker’s Dead Metaphor at Panasonic Theatre leaves audience laughing and thinking long after curtain falls.

St. Louis Chamber Chorus announces 2014-15 season

The theme is 'Choral Titans.'

'Big fear' for actors is memory loss, says Richard Wilson by James Edgar

The actor, best-known for his portrayal of Victor Meldrew, said most people worry about their bodies deteriorating in old age, but for those working on the screen or stage "it's the memory"

'Normal Heart' Teaches New Generation About The Early Years Of AIDS

Ryan Murphy — the producer behind Glee and American Horror Story — has adapted Larry Kramer's 1985 play into a movie for HBO. "So many young people don't know this part of our history," …

Squirrels/The After-Dinner Joke, Orange Tree Theatre by Caroline Crampton

In French, when you want to end a digression and get a conversation back on point, you say "revenons à nos moutons". It's a commonly used idiom, meaning literally "let's get back to our she…

The female leads who cut a swathe through the centuries by Veronica Horwell

As the RSC's heroines season continues, explore theatre's tradition of wisecracking, swashbuckling, roaring girlsThere isn't a surviving copy of the 1590 first edition of The Life of Long Me…

Ticket Offer: £5 tickets to Squirrels & The After-Dinner Joke at Richmond’s Orange Tree Theatre by Lucia Genziani

See a David Mamet / Caryl Churchill double-bill for just £5. Read on for details of how to claim the offer.  Squirrels by David Mamet & The After-Dinner Joke by Caryl Churchill Orange …

Review: Enjoy, West Yorkshire Playhouse by Adam Bruce

Playwright Alan Bennett has recently turned 80, and with a career in theatre, film and television spanning over fifty years, it’s easy to see why he’s one of the nation’s m…

Quvenzhane Wallis & Rose Byrne In New ANNIE Sneak Peek by Pat Cerasaro

A new look at the forthcoming big screen edition of beloved family-friendly musical ANNIE is now available to view.

Ticket Offer: 50% off tickets to Testament at the Barbican by Lucia Genziani

Get a fantastic 50% off tickets to She She Pop’s Testament at the Barbican. Read on for details of how to claim the offer. She She Pop and their Fathers Testament The Pit, Barbican 3-7…

Krisin Chenoweth, Andrew Lippa Star in One Nighter ‘I Am Harvey Milk’ October 6 by Diamond Grant

Tony Award winning starlet Kristin Chenoweth and Broadway composer Andrew Lippa will both star in Lippa’s New York premiere of I Am Harvey Milk. The show, which will feature Lippa a…

PHOTO CALL: Fun Home, Gent's Guide and All The Way Receive Top Honors at 2014 Outer Critics Circle Awards by Joseph Marzullo

The 64th Annual Outer Critics Circle Awards were presented to the winning Broadway and Off-Broadway productions and their stars and creators May 22 at a ceremony held at Sardi's restaura…

30 Days Of The 2014 Tony Awards: Day #16 - WEST SIDE STORY by Pat Cerasaro

Today we continue the 2014 edition of our annual BroadwayWorld feature series spotlighting the very best Tony Awards-related moments of all time with a special focus on one of the most high …

Interviews: Greta Gerwig Is Not Proud of Identifying With Her Character in The Village Bike at MCC Theater

But the writer and film star is delighted to join the cast of the American premiere of Penelope Skinner's new play.

Interviews: Greta Gerwig Is Not Proud of Identifying With Her Character in ''The Village Bike'' at MCC Theater by Bethany Rickwald

creating a/broad, May 24, 2014 by The Charlebois Post

Can I stay flexible?by Cameryn Moore@camerynmooreOver here I have caught myself, with embarrassing frequency, describing the Canadian Fringe circuit, with the intent of favourably contrastin…

Hottest Articles on BWW from Friday, May. 23

Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from Friday, May 23, 2014.

New Ways To Dream: The Essential Betty Buckley on Disc by Ben Rimalower

Playbill.com correspondent Ben Rimalower offers a collection of the essential recordings by Tony Award-winning actress Betty Buckley.

STAGE VIEWS: A Loss of Roses Star Jean Lichty on Straight White Men, Natural Affection and A Delicate Balance by Andrew Gans

Playbill.com's series features actors commenting on their recent theatregoing experiences, what productions they're looking forward to and more.

CELEBRITY BUZZ: Ramin Karimloo, Lea Michele, Carole King, Audra McDonald, Christian Borle, Norm Lewis and More by Jared Clough

Check out the latest celebrity interviews, features, news and multimedia from Playbill.com.

THE SCREENING ROOM: 2014 Tony-Nominated Best Leading Actress in a Musical, If/Then's Idina Menzel by Playbill Staff

Idina Menzel, a Tony winner for her performance in the international hit musical Wicked, received her third Tony nomination for her performance as Elizabeth in Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey'…

Lindsay Mendez, Jay Armstrong Johnson and Kyle Barisich Headline TriArts' 25th Anniversary Gala Tonight by Michael Gioia

Lindsay Mendez (Wicked, Dogfight), Jay Armstrong Johnson (On the Town, Encores! The Most Happy Fella, NY Philharmonic's Sweeney Todd) and Kyle Barisich (The Phantom of the Opera) headlin…

Sharr White's The Other Place, Directed by Christopher Innvar of White's Snow Geese, Opens by Michael Gioia and Andrew Gans

Barrington Stage Company's production of Sharr White’s The Other Place, which kicks off the company's 20th anniversary season, officially opens May 24 following previews that b…

Tony Award Winner Michele Pawk Closes the Door on 17 Orchard Point May 24 by Carey Purcell

The world-premiere production of 17 Orchard Point, the new familial drama by Anton Dudley and Stephanie DiMaggio, ends its Off-Broadway run May 24. 

And To The Republic, Setting Shakespeare Against Modern-Day News Cycle, Begins May 24 by Carey Purcell

And To The Republic, a modern political thriller inspired by Shakespeare's Roman plays, begins May 24 prior to an official opening May 29. 

THE WEEK AHEAD May 24-30: Celebrate Memorial Day With Stars and "The Normal Heart" Beats On by Blake Ross

Playbill.com's weekly planner reminds you that Larry Kramer's landmark Normal Heart continues to beat... Blonde bombshells Megan Hilty and Katie Finneran take their talents to smalle…

VINTAGE PLAYBILL: Carousel, 1945 by Megan Dekic

The original production of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II's Carousel closed its two-year run on this date in 1947. The Playbill Vault looks back at the musical's premiere o…

'TheaterWorks' Love/Sick': Bittersweet Tales Of Love, Marriage And Family, With A Twist by Frank Rizzo