Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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Review: When We Were Young and Unafraid

House of Cards writer Sarah Treem explores sexual power struggle through the lens of domestic violence in her new play, premiering off-Broadway with Manhattan Theatre Club.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00PM
Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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The Art of Survival by Dan Safer

(This post is part of the 2014 TCG National Conference: Crossing Borders {Survive | Thrive} blog salon, curated by Caridad Svich.)  I survive by teaching, which I love to do, so I r…

SOURCE: Theatre Communications Group at 10:58PM

HOT OR NOT 2014/2015: Holler If Ya Hear Me Edition by JK

Right out of the gate, the new Broadway year is starting off with a bang.  A brand new musical is getting things started just three weeks into the 2014 - 2015 season - an original story…

SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 10:55PM

Inspirations: Two Utah Ensemblists Share Their Broadway Experiences

Inspirations: Two Utah Ensemblists Share Their Broadway Experiences : I loved reading this article about Utah actors finding success on Broadway, particularly because it featured two of our …

SOURCE: theensemblist.com at 10:54PM

Night of a Thousand Judys by Barry

                                         By: Nanette ShawThe fourth annual "Night of a Thousand Judys" took place on Monday night June 16th …

SOURCE: theaterlife at 10:53PM

Met Opera Cancels Live Transmission Over Anti-Semitism Concerns

Concerns about anti-Semitism led the Metropolitan Opera to cancel a live transmission of "The Death of Klinghoffer."

SOURCE: NY1 at 10:51PM

STAGE TUBE Exclusive: Prom Season is Upon Us - Heather Duke's Promposal to Phantom! by Stage Tube

Break out the taffeta and crimp your hair - it's prom season.In honor of every high school student's favorite night, Westerberg High's very own Heather Duke extends a promposal to the Phanto…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:50PM

Met Cancels Controversial Broadcast

The Metropolitan Opera on Tuesday canceled its plans for a live, global broadcast of next season's "The Death of Klinghoffer," amid concerns that it could fan anti-Semitism.

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal Subscription at 10:46PM

A Life in 90 Minutes

Jim Dale, the 78-year-old actor talks, about his new off-Broadway play, 'Just Jim Dale,' running through Aug. 10.

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal Subscription at 10:43PM

Review Roundup: MTC's WHEN WE WERE YOUNG AND UNAFRAID by Review Roundups

Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of WHEN WE WERE YOUNG AND UNAFRAID, the new play by Sarah Treem 'House of Cards,' 'In Treatment', directed by Tony Award winner Pam MacKinnon Who's Af…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:38PM

Kaspar by Baynard Woods

The acquisition of language is one of the great philosophical problems: It is impossible to go from not having it to having it without presupposing it. Think of the stereotypical cave man gr…

SOURCE: citypaper.com at 10:36PM

Hilarity Ensues by Geoffrey Himes

WILD WITH HAPPY By Colman Domingo through June 29 At Center Stage There’s a scene early in Colman Domingo’s Wild with Happy at Center Stage where the protagonist, a 40-…

SOURCE: citypaper.com at 10:31PM

Michael Shannon is Killer (But Not The Killer) by Linda

Let me just get this out of the way: I'm not that into Eugéne Ionesco. I think it's important for critics to acknowledge their biases because everyone has them and I prefer realism to absur…

SOURCE: Pataphysical Science at 10:29PM

'Harry Potter' star Rupert Grint aims for Broadway

NEW YORK (AP) - Producers of Terrence McNally's Broadway-bound revival of "It's Only a Play" have added a little "Harry Potter" magic - Rupert Grint.

SOURCE: Philly.com at 10:11PM

Photo Flash: First Look at Tade Biesinger and More in BILLY ELLIOT at The Muny! by BroadwayWorld

The Muny is currently presenting the first show of its spectacular 96th season, Billy Elliot the Musical, directed by Steven Minning, choreographed by Alison Levenberg, with music direction …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:04PM

Theatre Review: ‘Menopause, The Musical’ at the Warner Theatre by Brian Bochicchio

Yes indeedy, your intrepid male reviewer ventured to the Warner Theatre to take in one of their briefly running summer offerings, Menopause, The Musical. In a straightforward nostalgic style…

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 10:01PM

Off Broadway Review: ‘When We Were Young and Unafraid’ Starring Cherry Jones by Gordon Cox

Cherry Jones heads up a first-rate cast in “When We Were Young and Unafraid,” a provocative if loosely constructed play by Sarah Treem that looks back with pride (and a hint of h…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:00PM

Theater Review: ‘When We Were Young and Unafraid,’ With Cherry Jones by Ben Brantley

Cherry Jones plays a character who runs a bed-and-breakfast that becomes an early shelter for battered women in the earnest, thoughtful drama “When We Were Young and Unafraid.”

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:00PM

Theater Review: ‘Gertrude Stein Saints!’ Sets Vivid Words to Music by Alexis Soloski

“Gertrude Stein Saints!” sets some of this author’s characters, real and invented, to music at Abrons Arts Center.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:00PM

‘When We Were Young and Unafraid,’ theater review by Joe Dziemianowicz

An ambitious but murky drama about women and violence, “When We Were Young and Unafraid” unfolds in 1972 on an island where the waters are tricky to navigate and drenched in legend.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 10:00PM

Theatre News: Made in Dagenham musical launches in West End

The show will 'put musicals back on the map', says director Rupert Goold

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 10:00PM
Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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Theater Review: ‘Cloak & Dagger’ at Signature Theatre by Elliot Lanes

If you are a fan of those old detective movies or if you just want to have a fun night out, then Signature Theatre’s latest world premiere musical Cloak & Dagger is for you. Here is a …

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 09:26PM

Bryan Cranston's BREAKING BAD Memoir Gets a Working Title; Will Detail Actor's Life Beyond the Show by TV News Desk

As BWW previously reported, Bryan Cranston, who just won a Tony Award for his Broadway debut as former President Lyndon B. Johnson in the new play ALL THE WAY, will soon share a behind-the-s…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:21PM

'When We Were Young and Unafraid': Theater Review by David Rooney

Cherry Jones, Zoe Kazan and Morgan Saylor ("Homeland") play three generations of women wrestling with gender roles in the feminist era in "House of Cards" writer Sarah Treem's play.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:00PM
Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Much Ardor For Much Ado – John Glover, Hamish Linklater, Lily Rabe, ‘Stokes’ by Sandi Durell

    NY Theater Review by JK Clarke       It’s remarkable how many of Shakespeare’s comedies are a mere coincidence away from becoming heartbreaking tragedies. Perhap…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 08:58PM

People You Should Know . . . Jean Tafler by Zack Calhoon

Jean Tafler’s recent credits include: Orlando Shakespeare Theater: Mrs. Nickleby/Mrs. Curdles in Nicholas Nickleby, Tamora in Titus Andronicus, the new musical Mesmeriz…

SOURCE: Visible Soul at 08:58PM

Magician Christian Cagigal returns to Oracle B*Sides with a FREE magic show June 19- 23 at 8PM by Michael Roberts

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SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 08:55PM

The Ensemblist #25: Broadway Bares (Tumblr audio being wonky?...

The Ensemblist #25: Broadway Bares (Tumblr audio being wonky? Click one of the other links below to check out the episode:) iTunes | PodBean | Stitcher Radio | TuneIn Broadway Bares …

SOURCE: theensemblist.com at 08:53PM

Photo Flash: First Look at Sandra Oh and More in DEATH AND THE MAIDEN at Chicago's Victory Gardens Theater by BroadwayWorld

Victory Gardens Theater continues its 2013-2014 season with Death and the Maiden by Ariel Dorfman, directed by Artistic Director Chay Yew. Death and the Maiden runs now through July 13, 2014…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:45PM

The Illusionists — Witness the Impossible to Play Broadway's Marquis by Andrew Gans

The Illusionists — Witness the Impossible, which is billed as "a mind-blowing spectacular that showcases seven of the most incredible illusionists on earth," will play a limi…

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:34PM

The Salute to MTV¹s TEEN WOLF Convention Comes to Chicago for the First Time June 28-29, 2014 by Michael Roberts

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SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 08:31PM

Barry Moss | IBDB: The official source for Broadway Information

Casting, Creative Consultant, See Also: Hughes / Moss Casting

SOURCE: ibdb.com at 08:25PM

Please Don’t Make Broadway Disappear As The Illusionists Book The Marquis by Suzanna Bowling

Please Don't Make Broadway Disappear As The Illusionists Book The Marquis: There was a time when Broadway was not doing so well, that the theaters were booked for movies and "spectacular's."

SOURCE: Times Square Chronicles at 08:25PM

Theatre Communications Group Announces National Conference Awards: Mac, Schulfer, Tommy and Ward among Recipients Full Conference Programming Announce by Michael Roberts

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SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 08:20PM

Maria Friedman, Brian d'Arcy James and More to Join Pittsburgh Symphony for PLAY IT AGAIN, MARVIN!, 6/28 by BroadwayWorld

The music, humor, warmth and life of Marvin Hamlisch will once again grace the Heinz Hall stage when Play It Again, Marvin A Marvin Hamlisch Celebration makes its world premiere with the Pit…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:19PM

We Need CRM Software To Manage Our Relationship With Our Own Creativity by Joe Patti

Dallas Museum of Art Deputy Director, Robert Stein recently made an argument about the value of museums, and by extension, the arts, as a counter to philosopher Peter Singer’s suggesti…

SOURCE: Butts In The Seats at 08:13PM

Review: Cherry Jones Stars in an Affecting Drama with a Feminist Slant by Robert Kahn

The lives of a sheltered teen and a fragile runaway intersect in Sarah Treem's new drama set at an underground shelter for abused women.

SOURCE: NBC New York at 08:05PM

WHEN WE WERE YOUNG AND UNAFRAID - Talkin' Broadway's Review by Matthew Murray

Maybe the sweeping societal changes of the 1960s helped matters, but women have never had it easy.

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 08:01PM

‘Cloak and Dagger’ at Signature Theatre by Terry Byrne

You know you’re in the presence of a legend when the material doesn’t matter as much as the immaterial. With the world premiere of Cloak and Dagger: Or the Case of the Golden Venus �…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:00PM

Review: O.C Diva – Hilary Cole for Hayes Cabaret Festival by Cassie Tongue

Hilary Cole is the newest star in the Sydney musical theatre scene, and she certainly burns the brightest. She made her debut in Carrie – stunning audience members and critics alike wi…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 08:00PM
Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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UNIVERSAL BROADCASTING NETWORK PRESENTS A LIVE BROADCAST READING OF ROBERT HENSLEY’S SHORT PLAYS ‘DEATH, LIFE & A CRÈME-FILLED CENTER’ SUN by Michael Roberts

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SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 07:59PM

An Ode to Carlos Bulosan by Giovanni Ortega

(This post is part of the 2014 TCG National Conference: Crossing Borders {Art | People} blog salon.) Someone threw a glass of humility on my face and it brought me to my knees. Ya se…

SOURCE: Theatre Communications Group at 07:58PM

Towle Theate U.S. Premiere of Aaron Lee Lambert’s FROM UP HERE Runs July 11-27, 2014 by Michael Roberts

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SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 07:45PM

Glendale’s Alex Theatre Is Ready For Its Closeup by Steve Chagollan

Those looking for a taste of Hollywood’s Golden Age need not venture to the Broadway Theatre District in Downtown L.A., or that strip of Hollywood Blvd. that is akin to driving into the be…

SOURCE: Variety at 07:30PM

Technology and the Artist-Entrepreneur by Tori Keenan-Zelt

(This post is part of the 2014 TCG National Conference: Crossing Borders {Theatre | Technology} blog salon, curated by Jacqueline E. Lawton.)  JACQUELINE LAWTON: First, please tell …

SOURCE: Theatre Communications Group at 07:29PM

Kids Dance and Its Rite of Passage

Kids Dance, a student dance group, put on five shows at the Joyce Theater as part of its "moving-up exercises."

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal Subscription at 07:10PM
Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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HOBSON’S CHOICE – Open Air Theatre, Regent’s Park by Libby Purves

BY ‘ECK, IT’S BRIGHOUSE ROCKING INTO THE ‘SIXTIES…   Never underestimate a young woman in a neat blue dress from anywhere North of Watford. Especially one called…

SOURCE: theatrecat.com at 06:55PM

Iain Gunn's latest opening at Playhouse by U-T San Diego

Animal Cracker Conspiracy workshops new 'Paper Cities' project at La Jolla Playhouse

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 06:52PM

10 Questions — Ryan Patrick Welsh by Sandy Bass

1.   First show you saw: The first show I saw was Beauty & The Beast on Broadway with my grandparents. I believe I was 7 or 8 at the time. It was magical. Who do…

SOURCE: theatrewashington.org at 06:48PM

Hedwig and the Angry Inch by Elizabeth Wollman

Photo: Yoshi KametaniThe original production of Hedwig and the Angry Inch, which ran Off Broadway at the Jane Street Theater from February 1998 to April 2000, was a show I followed more clos…

SOURCE: Show Showdown at 06:45PM

Tony Winner Idina Menzel to Release Christmas Album Later this Year by BroadwayWorld

Among accepting a beer bottle-shaped Tony Award and performing numbers from FROZEN, IFTHEN, and more at her highly-anticipated gig at Radio City Music Hall last night, stage superstar Idina …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:35PM

Alice Ripley and More Set for newTACTics' THE WONDERFUL MR. & MRS. O'LEARY, 6/25-26 by BroadwayWorld

THE WONDERFUL MR. amp MRS. O'LEARY, written by Matte O'Brien and directed by David Alpert, will be presented as part of TACT's newTACTics series on Wednesday, June 25 and Thursday, June 26 a…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:34PM

USITT-USA 2015 National Exhibition by Bt

SUBMIT DESIGNS BY JULY 14, 2014 TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE NATIONAL EXHIBITION! The main theme of the Prague Quadrennial 2015 is Shared Space: Music, Weather, Politics 2011 - 2015. PQ 2015 inv…

SOURCE: Collective Leverage at 06:29PM

Rupert Grint making Broadway debut this fall by Vicki Hyman/the Star-Ledger

“Harry Potter” star Rupert Grint, who must worry that he'll become the Mark Hamill of the blockbuster franchise, will make his Broadway debut in Terrence McNally’s comedy, “It’s On…

SOURCE: NJ.com at 06:25PM

THE ILLUSIONISTS - WITNESS THE IMPOSSIBLE to Bring Magic to Broadway This Winter; Begins Nov 26 by BroadwayWorld

Deadline writes that Road Show Theatrical's THE ILLUSIONISTS - WITNESS THE IMPOSSIBLE will be bringing its magic to Broadway's Marquis Theatre for the holiday season, running November 26, 20…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:24PM

Hogwarts Takeover! Five Harry Potter Stars Who Need to Join Daniel Radcliffe & Rupert Grint on Broadway by Broadway.com

Grab your school scarf and your broomstick, because Broadway is beginning to look a lot like Hogwarts. With Daniel Radcliffe playing the title role in The Cripple of Inishmaan and Rupert Gri…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:20PM

Photo Coverage: In Rehearsal for BroadwayWorld's THE LORD AND THE MASTER -The Men! by Walter McBride

Just last night, BroadwayWorld.com continued its 2014 concert series at legendary cabaret venue Joe's Pub at The Public Theater, hosting a uniquely contemporary evening celebrating the music…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:13PM

Photo Coverage: In Rehearsal for BroadwayWorld's THE LORD AND THE MASTER -The Women! by Walter McBride

Just last night, BroadwayWorld.com continued its 2014 concert series at legendary cabaret venue Joe's Pub at The Public Theater, hosting a uniquely contemporary evening celebrating the music…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:12PM

‘Aladdin’ Broadway Cast Album Now In Stores; Cast Will Celebrate with CD Signing by Broadway\'s Best Shows

The Broadway  cast recording of Aladdin,Disney Theatrical’s Tony-nominated new musical, is now available in-stores. The principal cast of the production will celebrate the release…

SOURCE: Broadway’s Best Shows at 06:10PM

Hedwig and the Angry Inch Unplugged! Composer Stephen Trask Shares the Stories Behind the Score by Broadway.com

Composer Stephen Trask tells the stories of "all the strange rock and rollers” who inspired the eclectic songs of Hedwig and the Angry Inch. See the Tony-nominated revival live at…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:10PM

Single Carrot Theatre closes season with 'The Apocalypse Comes at 6PM' by Tim Smith , The Baltimore Sun

The play about a nervous world where a sniper strikes daily as the evening news starts is given a strong staging by Single Carrot Theatre.

SOURCE: The Baltimore Sun Subscription at 06:08PM

Blair Underwood tackles 'Othello' at the Globe

Stage and screen star treasures theater as 'the actor's medium'

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 06:00PM

Features: First look: Globe's Macbeth starring Joseph Millson on screen

The next production in the Globe on Screen series comes to UK cinemas from 25 June

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:00PM

Theater News: Rocky and Rock of Ages Ensemblists Bare It All for Broadway Bares

The Ensemblist goes behind the scenes of Jerry Mitchell's annual fundraising striptease.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM

Review: Stoneface

The Sacred Fools' fostered biography of silent star Buster Keaton comes to the Pasadena Playhouse.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM

Review: The Ballad of Pondlife McGurk

Storytime comes to the New Victory Theater with a tale of lost friendship.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM
Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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June 17, 2014 | Broadway Photo of The Day by Broadway\'s Best Shows

Broadway’s Best Shows is hunting down the best Broadway-related snaps you created for our newest series: Broadway Photo of the Day! Living in a world in which our daily lives are flood…

SOURCE: Broadway’s Best Shows at 05:57PM

Playwrights David Henry Hwang and Lynn Nottage to Teach at Columbia by BroadwayWorld

According to The New York Times, lauded playwrights David Henry Hwang and Lynn Nottage will be joining the faculty of Columbia University's School of the Arts for its M.F.A program in playwr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:47PM

The Afternoon Report, Tuesday, June 17, 2014 by Boneau/Bryan-Brown

Brought to you by Boneau/Bryan-Brown Tuesday, June 17, 2014 Today’s Tweets from BBB Follow us on Twitter – http://twitter.com/BBBway RT @c_wong79: So I didn’t know about Grace …

SOURCE: BONEAU/BRYAN-BROWN at 05:44PM

'The Last Confession': Theater Review by Myron Meisel

English actor David Suchet, best known for his long-running TV role as Agatha Christie's detective Poirot, stars in a story of corruption at the Vatican.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 05:44PM

A Musical-Comedy Journey Through America by The New Yorker

“2776,” a forthcoming musical-comedy album, is a loonily satiric rumination on music, America, and creative collaboration.

SOURCE: The New Yorker Subscription at 05:44PM

John Adams decries cancellation of 'Klinghoffer' cinema broadcast by David Ng

Composer John Adams has decried the Metropolitan Opera's decision to cancel a cinematic broadcast of his opera "The Death of Klinghoffer," saying that it goes against artistic freedom of exp…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 05:34PM

Now You See Them…On Broadway! The Illusionists—Witness the Impossible is Coming to New York by Ryan McPhee

Look out, because there’s another show coming to Broadway that has magic to do. The Illusionists—Witness the Impossible will astonish the Great White Way with a series of spectac…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:33PM

The Expanding Definition of Cultural Engagement by Hil Moss

(This post is part of the 2014 TCG National Conference: Crossing Borders {Theatre | Technology} blog salon, curated by Jacqueline E. Lawton.)  JACQUELINE LAWTON: First, please tell …

SOURCE: Theatre Communications Group at 05:32PM

THE ENSEMBLIST Podcast Strips Down BROADWAY BARES by BroadwayWorld

Mo Brady and Nikka Graff Lanzarone announce the release of The Ensemblist's 25th episode Broadway Bares.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:25PM

Appeals Court Affirms Sherlock Holmes Is in Public Domain by Jennifer Schuessler

A judge's ruling harshly rejected arguments from the estate of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:21PM

‘Harry Potter’ Actor Rupert Grint to Make Broadway Debut by NewYork.com

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SOURCE: NewYork.com at 05:18PM

Education at Roundabout: Violet by Roundabout

On April 9, more than 625 students from seven high schools and five middle schools across all five boroughs of New York City attended the all-student matinee of Violet. For many students, Vi…

SOURCE: blog.roundabouttheatre.org at 05:13PM

Inspirations: Beautiful Ensemblists Receive Outstanding Chorus...

Inspirations: Beautiful Ensemblists Receive Outstanding Chorus Award This afternoon, we were invited to celebrate the ensemblists of Beautiful - The Carole King Musical, as they were award…

SOURCE: theensemblist.com at 05:07PM

TOP PICK Off-Broadway Theater Review: Fly By Night by Lauren Yarger

Adam Chanler-Berat and Patti Murin. Photo: Joan MarcusFly By NightConceived By Kim RosenstockWritten By Will Connolly, Michael Mitnick and Kim RosenstockDirected By Carolyn CantorTo Fea…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 05:04PM

Review: Moominsummer Madness (Polka Theatre)

The Moomin's takeover of the Polka Theatre proves enthralling for children and adults alike

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:00PM

Review: Up Pompeii (tour – Cambridge)

Sending a particular theatrical genre up rotten is perfectly legitimate. Trouble, however, can occur when you send up a send-up.

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:00PM

EXCLUSIVE: Beautiful's Anika Larsen Sees the "Possibilities" of Mentor Mondays

Once a month, Jim Caruso's Cast Party features a special performance known as Mentor Mondays where musical theatre performer Trevor McQueen pairs up-and-coming songwriters with veteran Broa…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:00PM

Theater News: The Snow Queen Set for New York Premiere at NYMF

The Kirsten Brandt, Haddon Kime, and Rick Lombardo musical will play at the Jewel Box Theatre.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM
Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Aaron Ramey and Alice Ripley Will Be The Wonderful Mr. & Mrs. O'Leary in Darkly Comic Free Readings by Michael Gioia

NewTACTics New Play Festival will present free readings of Matte O'Brien's The Wonderful Mr. & Mrs. O'Leary at the TACT Studio in New York City.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:55PM

‘Harry Potter’ alum Rupert Grint heading to Broadway by Elisabeth Vincentelli

Ron Weasley’s coming to Broadway! Rupert Grint — the ginger-haired Hogwarts kid from all eight Harry Potter movies — will make his New York stage debut in the revival of...

SOURCE: The New York Post at 04:51PM

Review: Monstrous Regiment (Lifeline Theatre) by Scotty Zacher

Replete with running gags and blink-and-you’ll-miss them jokes, Monstrous Regiment even manages a few surprises and largely transcends its fantasy roots. Whimsical summer fun rarely come a…

SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 04:46PM

Performers from Mormon, Wicked, Spring Awakening, Chorus Line and More Part of 2014 Broadway Under The Stars by Michael Gioia

Transcendence Theatre's 2014 Broadway Under The Stars season will include performers who have been featured on Broadway in The Book Of Mormon, Wicked, The Phantom Of The Opera, Mamma Mia…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:45PM

First-Person: Soprano Miriam Khalil inside Against the Grain's Pélleas et Mélisande by The Charlebois Post

The New Role, The New Score, And all of it Outsideby Miriam Khalil@SongbirdKhalilI’m excited to be making my role debut of Mélisande in Debussy’s incredible opera Pelléas et Mélisande…

SOURCE: The Charlebois Post at 04:44PM

Deck the Halls with...Idina Menzel?! The If/Then Star Reveals Plans for a Christmas Album by Ryan McPhee

You know what we’ve always been waiting for from Jewish Broadway superstar Idina Menzel? An album celebrating the birth of Jesus. Obviously. At Radio City Music Hall on June 16, the&nb…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:42PM

Festival Brings Detroit Voices to NYC by Glenn Quentin

Detroit, NY, a ten minute play festival featuring works written by Detroit writers, opens on June 19 at New York’s 4th Street Theater. The objective of the festival, presented by The …

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 04:42PM

PHOTO CALL: Inside the 2014 TrevorLIVE Gala; Celebrity Guest Speakers and Performances by Jeremy Jordan, Caissie Levy, Montego Glover and Rob Thomas by Matthew Blank

Five-time Emmy Award-winning comedian Wanda Sykes hosted the 2014 TrevorLIVE June 16 in New York at the Marriott Marquis. "Rock of Ages" director Adam Shankman helmed the evening.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:40PM

Photo Flash: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING Takes First Bows at Central Park's Delacorte Theatre! by BroadwayWorld

The Public Theater's free Shakespeare in the Park production of Much Ado About Nothing officially opened tlast night, Monday, June 16. The production will run through Sunday, July 6. Obie Aw…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:39PM

ArtsBeat: David Henry Hwang and Lynn Nottage Joining Columbia Playwriting Faculty by Jennifer Schuessler

The playwrights David Henry Hwang and Lynn Nottage are joining the faculty of Columbia University’s School of the Arts.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 04:33PM

Review: (Montreal) Shakespeare Crackpot (Fringe) by The Charlebois Post

Dr Cutler's Returnby Bruno LajeunesseA few years ago, I saw Keir Cutler's Teaching Shakespeare at the Montreal Fringe and I remember him as a master in his domain and a quite smart pedagogue…

SOURCE: The Charlebois Post at 04:30PM

Bridges' "Another Life" Singer, Whitney Bashor, Will Go It Solo at 54 Below by Michael Gioia

Whitney Bashor, who was seen on Broadway as Marian/Chiara in The Bridges of Madison County, singing Jason Robert Brown's folk-inspired "Another Life," will offer a solo concert…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:29PM

Hershey Felder "Maestro: The Art of Leonard Bernstein" by Richard Connema

The action takes place on Sunday, October 14, 1990, on a set in a television studio. There is a large blank screen as the backdrop where photos of Leonard Bernstein and family and others wil…

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 04:26PM

Los Angeles Theater Review: …HE WROTE GOOD SONGS (Hollywood Fringe Festival at the Asylum Lab) by Tony Frankel

CANDY MAN Yes, this is a superficial “And then I…” retelling of Anthony Newley’s life, but Jon Peterson’s one-man outing at the Hollywood Fringe Festival is fun…

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 04:24PM

Photo Coverage: Inside Soundcheck for BroadwayWorld's THE LORD & THE MASTER Concert! by Walter McBride

Just last night, BroadwayWorld.com continued its 2014 concert series at legendary cabaret venue Joe's Pub at The Public Theater, hosting a uniquely contemporary evening celebrating the music…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:17PM

Playbill Changes Image for LGBT Pride Month

A well-known theater keepsake is making history this month as it changes its image for LGBT Pride Month.

SOURCE: NY1 at 04:12PM

Photo Coverage: Backstage at BroadwayWorld.com's THE LORD AND THE MASTER at Joe's Pub! by Linda Lenzi

Just last night, BroadwayWorld.com continued its 2014 concert series at legendary cabaret venue Joe's Pub at The Public Theater, hosting a uniquely contemporary evening celebrating the music…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:11PM

Lena Hall to Perform at Harboring Hearts' 2nd Annual Summer Soiree, 6/23 by BroadwayWorld

Harboring Hearts will host its 2nd Annual Summer Soiree at The Rubin Museum of Art in Chelsea 150 West 17 Street on Monday, June 23, 2014.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:10PM

Review: The Pearl Fishers (London Coliseum)

English National Opera revives Penny Woolcock's modern-day production of Bizet's exotic romance

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 04:00PM

Theater News: New Musical Days Like Today Extends at Chicago's Writers Theatre

The show features a score by Alan Schmuckler and book by Laura Eason.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:00PM

'Jeffrey Hatcher's Hamlet' recalls a 'Hamlet' for the ages

In “Jeffrey Hatcher’s Hamlet”— which he presented last week in Fridley — Hatcher looks humorously and warmly at a staging that hooked him on theater.

SOURCE: StarTribune at 04:00PM
Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Cinderella's Victoria Clark Is Ready to Revisit the Life-Changing Piazza

Cinderella star Victoria Clark recalls how her Tony-winning performance in The Light in the Piazza changed everything.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 03:54PM

Metropolitan Opera cancels 'Klinghoffer' cinema broadcasts by David Ng

Officials at the Metropolitan Opera in New York have canceled the company's live cinema broadcast of its upcoming production of John Adams' controversial "The Death of Klinghoffer," citing a…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 03:47PM

Announcing the 2014 LATC Encuentro: A National Latina/o Theatre Festival by HowlRound

By Chantal Rodriguez, Jose Luis Valenzuela. The Los Angeles Theatre Center (LATC), in association with the Latina/o Theatre Commons (LTC), is proud to announce the 2014 LATC Encuentro: A Nat…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 03:43PM

Ashley’s Lemonade Stand: Hollywood Fringe, part 4 by Ashley Steed

Welcome to Ashley’s Lemonade Stand! This column is to help promote shows and emerging companies around Los Angeles that I find are a refreshing concoction of sweet tangy goodness. For Holl…

SOURCE: Bitter Lemons at 03:41PM

Gary Griffin Will Direct NYC Workshop of New Musical Hee-Haw by Andrew Gans

A developmental lab of the new musical Hee-Haw, based on the classic TV series featuring music and comedy skits that ran from 1969-1977, will be held in Manhattan in September, according to …

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:40PM

Met Opera cancels live transmission due to anti-Semitism concerns

NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York's Metropolitan Opera announced on Tuesday that it has canceled its plans for a live transmission of the opera "The Death of Klinghoffer" in movie theaters becau…

SOURCE: Reuters at 03:37PM

Sierra Boggess, Jeremy Jordan, Laura Osnes & More B'Way Stars ft on Michael Mott's Debut Album by BroadwayWorld

WHERE THE SKY ENDS is the debut album from composerlyricist, Michael Mott.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:32PM

Twitter Chat Topic: Theatermakers, What's Your Relationship to Your Audience? by HowlRound

By HowlRound. This week's conversation topic is "What's Your Relationship to Your Audience?" and will be moderated by Ian Hylands @8inky—who like all of our moderators, authors, and conten…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 03:19PM

Digital Culture On Stage: Creating a Mirror for a New Audience by Miranda Wright

(This post is part of the 2014 TCG National Conference: Crossing Borders {Theatre | Technology} blog salon, curated by Jacqueline E. Lawton.)  JACQUELINE LAWTON: First, please tell …

SOURCE: Theatre Communications Group at 03:17PM

Met Opera Cancels Upcoming Live in HD Broadcast of THE DEATH OF KLINGHOFFER by BroadwayWorld

After an outpouring of concern that its plans to transmit John Adams's opera The Death of Klinghoffer might be used to fan global anti-Semitism, the Metropolitan Opera announced the decision…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:09PM

Transcendence Theatre to Open 2014 Season with ONE SINGULAR SENSATION, 6/27; Features Actors from MORMON, PHANTOM, WICKED, A CHORUS LINE & More! by BroadwayWorld

Transcendence Theatre's first offering of their concert series is 'One Singular Sensation' which debuts on June 27, 2014 at Jack London Historic State Park.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:00PM
Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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STAGE TUBE: The Muny Opens 96th Season with BILLY ELLIOT- Watch Highlights! by Stage Tube

The Muny is currently presenting the first show of its spectacular 96th season, Billy Elliot the Musical, directed by Steven Minning, choreographed by Alison Levenberg, with music direction …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:57PM

Get the Original Cast Recordings for Broadway’s Hottest Shows by NewYork.com

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SOURCE: NewYork.com at 02:54PM

Once and "HIMYM" Star Cristin Milioti Will Headline Joe's Pub by Carey Purcell

Tony nominee and "How I Met Your Mother" star Cristin Milioti will present a concert at Joe's Pub June 19 at 11:30 PM.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:54PM

Choreographer Ron De Jesus pays tribute to his mentor with Ensemble Espanol premiere work

This year’s Flamenco Espanol gala performances, June 20-22, will include four world premieres and two U.S. premieres including “Mil Calvos” (“A Thousand Nails”), a three-movement S…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 02:53PM

Metropolitan Opera cancels controversial simulcast of ‘The Death of Klinghoffer’ amid anti-Semitic fears by Joe Dziemianowicz

Amid escalating fears of anti-semitism, the Metropolitan Opera has cancelled plans to transmit a performance of its upcoming “The Death of Klinghoffer” to movie screens this fall.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 02:53PM

VIDEO: First Look - Zach Braff-Produced Documentary VIDEO GAMES: THE MOVIE by Movies News Desk

Variance Films has released the trailer for the documentary feature VIDEO GAMES THE MOVIE, hitting U.S. and Canadian theaters on July 18.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:52PM

Harry Potter’s Ron Weasley Rupert Grint Will Make His Broadway Debut by Suzanna Bowling

Harry Potter's Ron Weasley Rupert Grint Will Make His Broadway Debut: Buy your tickets's now for Terrence McNally's uproarious comedy, It's Only A Play.

SOURCE: Times Square Chronicles at 02:52PM

STAGE TUBE: In Rehearsal for 'Broadway Celebrates Pride Week' at 54 Below by Stage Tube

54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, Bryan Campione and Harold Lewter present BROADWAY CELEBRATES PRIDE WEEK on June 23rd, 2014. In this video Elizabeth Urbanczyk sings Friends accompanied by M…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:52PM

Broadway Box-Office Analysis: Tony Awards Aftermath Sees Box-Office Boost for Many Shows by Carey Purcell

Playbill's new weekly feature examines the box-office trends of the past week.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:51PM

BWW TV: Watch Highlights of Cherry Jones & More in MTC's WHEN WE WERE YOUNG AND UNAFRAID by BroadwayWorld TV

Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of WHEN WE WERE YOUNG AND UNAFRAID, the new play by Sarah Treem House of Cards, In Treatment, directed by Tony Award winner Pam MacKinnon Who's Afraid…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:49PM

PHOTO CALL: Chauncey Hits the Big Screen! Nathan Lane and Cast Attend New York Premiere of The Nance Film by Matthew Blank

Douglas Carter Beane's 2013 drama The Nance, which was produced by Lincoln Center Theater and starred two-time Tony Award winner Nathan Lane, will be seen in more than 300 movie theatres…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:46PM

Photo Flash: Inside Opening Night of LCT3's THE WHO & THE WHAT by BroadwayWorld

The Lincoln Center Theater LCT3 production of The Who amp The What, by Ayad Akhtar, directed by Kimberly Senior, is playing through Sunday, July 27 at the Claire Tow Theater 150 West 65th St…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:44PM

Photo Flash: Exclusive First Look at DOWNTON ABBEY's Season 5! by BroadwayWorld

The Hollywood Reporter has shared an exclusive first look at the upcoming season of PBS's DOWNTON ABBEY, now filming on location at England's Highclere Castle

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:41PM

Photo Coverage: Viola Davis & Original INTIMATE APPAREL Cast Reunite for 10th Anniversary Reading by Jennifer Broski

Roundabout Theatre Companyjust held a special benefit reading of INTIMATE APPAREL, by Lynn Nottage with Daniel Sullivan reprising his direction. Reuniting for one night only were the stars o…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:35PM

‘American Revolutionary: The Evolution of Grace Lee Boggs’ Rediscovers a Singular Woman and a Critical Slice of American History, Monday, June 30, by Michael Roberts

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SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 02:32PM

Writers Theatre Adds Two Weeks of Performances to The World Premiere Musical Days Like Today, the final production in the current Tudor Court venue by Michael Roberts

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SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 02:27PM

HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME Star Saul Williams Releases Playlist in Honor of Tupac's Birthday by BroadwayWorld

Singer and poet Saul Williams stars in Holler If Ya Hear Me, a new musical based on the music and lyrics of Tupac Shakur, and has shared a playlist of his favorite Tupac songs in honor of th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:27PM

Justin Matthew Sargent, Rebecca Faulkenberry & More Set for SWEET DREAMS Concert Featuring Music of Air Supply at 54 Below, 7/2 by BroadwayWorld

A concert version of Sweet Dreams, featuring the music of Air Supply, with music direction by Jonathan Ivie, and produced by Katherine Paige, Tony LePage, Justin Matthew Sargent, and Jonatha…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:25PM

Made in Dagenham show director vows to put musicals 'back on the map' by Maev Kennedy

Rupert Goold's fighting words about play starring Gemma Arterton come after failures by rivals in West End of LondonDirector Rupert Goold has promised to "put the musical back on the ma…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:25PM

Columbia Records to Release Soundtrack from Zach Braff's WISH I WAS HERE by BroadwayWorld

Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment, has announced the release of Wish I Was Here Music From The Motion Picture, the official soundtrack to the first movie directed by Z…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:18PM

San Francisco Cabaret Preview: ONE NIGHT ONLY CABARET (Club Fugazi in North Beach) by Tony Frankel

ONCE NIGHT ONLY Pretend for a moment that One Night Only Cabaret wasn’t a fundraiser for both Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and the Richmond/Ermet AIDS Foundation (REAF). Pretend that …

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 02:15PM

Odds & Ends: Frozen's Latest Frenzy, Vogue's Anna Wintour Labels Tony Fashion 'A Disaster' & More by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. Frozen Frenzy Update: Calling Your Baby Elsa is Now a Thing After previously noting that Frozen had caused a divorc…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:08PM

F. Murray Abraham, Stockard Channing, Matthew Broderick, Nathan Lane by Sandi Durell

  It’s an all star cast headed for Broadway in “It’s Only A Play” by 4 time Tony winner Terrence McNally!     Producers Tom Kirdahy, Roy Furman, and Ke…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 02:05PM

Acrobatic 'Traces' Part Of Arts, Ideas by Frank Rizzo

They jump, they tumble, they climb on poles like monkeys on crack. They're the young, athletic and sexy performers in "Traces," from the hip Canadian cirque group Les 7 Doigts de la Main (Se…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 02:04PM

Space Travel in Red Planet Respite by HowlRound

By Alice Stanley. The director implores in the playbill, “If 'Red Planet Respite' inspires you to investigate what’s happening outside of your major, or your comfort zones, it will be a …

SOURCE: HowlRound at 02:00PM

Video Flash: Watch a Trippy New TV Spot for David Byrne and Fatboy Slim's Here Lies Love

The Imelda Marcos musical runs at The Public Theater.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM

PHOTO CALL: Neil Patrick Harris, Cheyenne Jackson, Ellen Page, Jane Lynch, Zachary Quinto and More Walk the TrevorLIVE Red Carpet by Matthew Blank

Five-time Emmy Award-winning comedian Wanda Sykes hosted the 2014 TrevorLIVE June 16 in New York at the Marriott Marquis. "Rock of Ages" director Adam Shankman helmed the evening.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:00PM

Photo Flash: Ayad Akhtar's The Who & the What Opens at LCT3

The new drama plays the Claire Tow Theater.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM
Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Forbidden Broadway Comes Out Swinging! by Matthew Wexler

They’re at it again. Gerard Alessandrini and his team of offbeat performers tackle Broadway’s best (and worst) in Forbidden Broadway Comes Out Swinging! This latest incarnation has plent…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 01:57PM

Oscar-winning screenwriter Bruce Joel Rubin talks about adapting 'Ghost' for the stage

Oscar-winning screenwriter Bruce Joel Rubin talks about faith, meditation and adapting “Ghost” for the stage

SOURCE: StarTribune at 01:54PM

Concert Review: Idina Menzel at Radio City Music Hall by Scott Foundas

Though she paused for only one costume change, Idina Menzel was an even greater study in multiple personalities during her solo Radio City Music Hall debut than in her current dual role in t…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:53PM

The Playwright’s Playground: SOURCE Festival 2014 – Interview with Playwright Susan Goodell on Her Play: ‘After Unlocking the Universe’ by Sydney-Chanele Dawkins

Welcome to the conversation and The Playwright’s Playground, an in-depth conversation with female playwrights in the D.C. theatre community. Female theatre artists make up more than 50 pe…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:52PM

Mandy Gonzalez & Telly Leung to Lead Concert Performances of Kristy Hanson's SING ME HOME at NYMF, 6/20-21 by BroadwayWorld

The New York Musical Theatre Festival NYMF will present two concert performances of the original musical Sing Me Home Sunday, July 20 at 8 p.m. and Monday, July 21 at 1 p.m.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:49PM

Artist Spotlight: THEY CALL ME Q's Qurrat Ann Kadwani by First Person

The young Indian actress Qurrat Ann Kadwani might not be the first person you think of when you think of the Bronx. Her solo show "They Call Me Q" invites you into her world where she grew u…

SOURCE: www.frequency.com at 01:48PM

‘Burn the Black Dog’ Continues To July 5, 2014 by Michael Roberts

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SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 01:47PM

A World Premiere From Patti Smith and Her Daughter at Crossing the Line Festival by Allan Kozinn

The Crossing the Line festvial, presented by the French Institute Alliance Française, is to open on Sept. 8.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 01:46PM

STAGE TUBE Exclusive: Prom Season is Upon Us - Heather Chandler's at it Again with a New Promposal to the Genie! by Stage Tube

Break out the taffeta and crimp your hair - it's prom season.In honor of every high school student's favorite night, Westerberg High's very own Heather Chandler extends a promposal to the Ge…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:45PM

'Harry Potter' star Rupert Grint aims for Broadway by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Producers of Terrence McNally's Broadway-bound revival of "It's Only a Play" have added a little "Harry Potter" magic - Rupert Grint....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 01:43PM

'Harry Potter' star Rupert Grint aims for Broadway by Associated Press

NEW YORK — Producers of Terrence McNally's Broadway-bound revival of "It's Only a Play" have added a little "Harry Potter" magic — Rupert Grint.Grint, who played Ron Weasley in the Pott…

SOURCE: bostonherald.com at 01:43PM

Bailiwick’s CARRIE THE MUSICAL Photo Gallery by Michael Roberts

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SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 01:39PM

Rupert Grint to Make Broadway Debut by David Rooney

The "Harry Potter" star will appear as a wunderkind stage director in the all-star revival of Terrence McNally's comedy "It's Only a Play," about opening-night nerves and knives.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:39PM

Transport Group's THE MUSIC MAN Concert Will Now be Held at Irene Diamond Theatre, 8/11 by BroadwayWorld

To accommodate high ticket demand, Transport Group's concert presentation of The Music Man will move to The Irene Diamond Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center on Monday August 11…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:37PM

HARRY POTTER Star Rupert Grint to Make Broadway Debut in Terrence McNally's IT'S ONLY A PLAY by BroadwayWorld

According to Entertainment weekly, Harry Potter veteran Rupert Grint will soon make his Broadway debut in Terrence McNally's next Broadway comedy- It's Only a Play. Grint will play 'Frank Fi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:36PM

Photos! Afeni Shakur Honors Her Late Son Tupac on His Birthday at Holler If Ya Hear Me by Broadway.com

Tupac Shakur’s mother Afeni, members of the Shakur family, Ebony Jo-Ann and Tony nominee LaTanya Richardson Jackson paid tribute to the legendary late rapper on his birthday, when they…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:31PM

ONSTAGE & BACKSTAGE: How Lena Hall Kept Dancing, Even After She Was Hurt Onstage by Seth Rudetsky

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:31PM

ONSTAGE & BACKSTAGE: How Lena Hall Kept Dancing, Even After She Was Hurt Onstage by Seth Rudetsky

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:30PM

ArtsBeat: Bathhouse ‘Dutchman’ Heads to Chicago by Randy Kennedy

Rashid Johnson’s production first ran last year as part of the Performa 13 Biennial in an East Village bathhouse.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 01:29PM

Aladdin Stars, Including Tony Winner James Monroe Iglehart, Will Sign CDs for Fans by Michael Gioia

Tony Award winner James Monroe Iglehart and Aladdin co-stars Adam Jacobs, Courtney Reed and Jonathan Freeman will sign Aladdin cast albums at Barnes & Noble in New York City Ju…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:26PM

Broadway Veteran Zachary Levi and Missy Peregrym Pull Off Secret Wedding Ceremony in Maui! by Louisa Brady

According to E Online, Zachary Levi, who was seen on Broadway last year in the original musical 'First Date,' and his girlfriend Missy Peregrym 'Stick It', 'Reaper' tied the knot in a secret…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:23PM

Gemma Arterton on Made In Dagenham: 'Equality for women is still an issue' by Anita Singh

Gemma Arterton is starring in a musical version of Made In Dagenham, the true story of 1960s Ford workers who went on strike for equal pay

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 01:22PM

Rupert Grint Joins Starry Broadway Cast of ‘It’s Only a Play’ by Gordon Cox

Rupert Grint will follow in the Broadway footsteps of fellow “Harry Potter” star Daniel Radcliffe this fall, with Grint signing on for the already starry production of Terrence…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:19PM

'The Love List': Theater Review by Jordan Riefe

John Combs, Jennifer Laks and Martin Thompson star in Norm Foster's comedy about trying to find and create the perfect woman.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:11PM

“Harry Potter” Star Rupert Grint Joins Matthew Broderick, Nathan Lane & More in ‘It’s Only a Play’ by Broadway\'s Best Shows

Producers Tom Kirdahy, Roy Furman, and Ken Davenport announced today that Rupert Grint, internationally known for his star-making, decade-long portrayal of Ron Weasley in the blockbuster 8-p…

SOURCE: Broadway’s Best Shows at 01:08PM

STELLAAAAAAAA! by Velina Hasu Houston

(This post is part of the 2014 TCG National Conference: Crossing Borders {Art | People} blog salon.) A flash is like a spark that can ignite a fire and igniting a fire in theatre is …

SOURCE: Theatre Communications Group at 01:06PM

A Playmaker’s Most Valuable Resource by Callie Kimball

(This post is part of the 2014 TCG National Conference: Crossing Borders {Art | People} blog salon.) It’s not time, or inspiration, or even the latest version of FinalDraft. Your m…

SOURCE: Theatre Communications Group at 01:00PM

Theater News: Pulitzer Prize Winner Ayad Akhtar's The Who & the What Extends

The religion-themed drama will run for two more weeks at LTC3's Claire Tow Theater.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM

Theater News: Harry Potter Star Rupert Grint Joins Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick in It's Only a Play

The British actor makes his Broadway debut in Terrence McNally's backstage comedy.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM

11 Broadway Shows Turned Films from the 2000s

This Friday, Broadway will be hitting the silver screen yet again as the Tony-award winning show for best musical, “Jersey Boys,” gets its release. The story of The Four Seasons …

SOURCE: Backstage at 01:00PM
Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Much Ado About Nothing is Something by Suzanna Bowling

Much Ado About Nothing is Something: Jack O’Brien’s version of Much Ado About Nothing had me singing the lyrics to, “Make Our Garden Grow” from Candide:

SOURCE: Times Square Chronicles at 12:59PM

Hunger Games Star, Jena Malone, to Perform at Thompson Chicago by Michael Roberts

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SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 12:57PM

STAGE TUBE: New TV Spot for The Public Theater's HERE LIES LOVE! by Stage Tube

A new TV spot for The Public Theater's production of David Byrne, Fatboy Slim and Alex Timbers' smash hit musical, Here Lies Love, has been released - check it out below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:56PM

BWW Asks: Would the Return of the Original Judges Bring AMERICAN IDOL Back to Life? by Caryn Robbins

Would the return of the show's original judges be enough to save Idol from cancellation Tell us what you think

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:51PM

PHOTO CALL: John Lithgow, Bryan Cranston, Aaron Tveit, Patti LuPone, Judy Kuhn and More Celebrate Shakespeare in the Park's Much Ado About Nothing by Matthew Blank

Lily Rabe and Hamish Linklater co-star as would-be lovers Beatrice and Benedick, respectively, in the Public Theater's Shakespeare in the Park production of Much Ado About Nothing, which…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42PM

Theater: Latté Da stirs Callas, Sondheim and more for 2014-15 season

“Oliver!” also headlines with Bradley Greenwald in the role of Fagin.

SOURCE: StarTribune at 12:36PM

‘The Book of Mormon’ Visits “South Park” (VIDEO) by Broadway\'s Best Shows

Have you ever wondered what would happen if The Book of Mormon found its way to South Park? Check out this fan-made video, featuring the song “Hello” from the Tony Award-winning …

SOURCE: Broadway’s Best Shows at 12:27PM

"Harry Potter" Star Will Make Broadway Debut in Terrence McNally's It's Only a Play by Andrew Gans and Michael Gioia

Rupert Grint, EW.com reports, will join Academy Award winner F. Murray Abraham, Tony Award winner Matthew Broderick, Tony Award winner Stockard Channing, Tony Award winner Nathan Lane, Emmy …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:27PM

Photo Flash: First Look at Elizabeth Stanley, Paul Anthony Stewart & More in Barrington Stage Company's KISS ME KATE by BroadwayWorld

Barrington Stage Company BSC, the award-winning theatre in Downtown Pittsfield, MA, under the leadership of Artistic Director Julianne Boyd and Managing Director Tristan Wilson, presents the…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:19PM

Idina Menzel Makes a Beer-Bottle Tony Speech, Calls Her Ex, Lets It Go and Soars at Radio City by Michael Gioia

Tony Award winner Idina Menzel, currently starring as a woman rebuilding her life in Broadway's If/Then, took to the stage of the famed Radio City Music Hall for a solo, sold-out concert…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:17PM

STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights from SUBMISSIONS ONLY's 54 Below Concert! by Stage Tube

Just last month, 'Submissions Only' co-creators Kate Wetherhead and Andrew Keenan-Bolger celebrated the songs of their hit web series at 54 Below. Under the music direction of Michael Croite…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:14PM

‘Kinky Boots’ Announces National Tour Casting by Broadway\'s Best Shows

Daryl Roth and Hal Luftig, lead producers of Kinky Boots, the smash-hit musical that brings together four-time Tony® Award-winner Harvey Fierstein (Book) and Grammy® Award-winning rock ico…

SOURCE: Broadway’s Best Shows at 12:14PM

Production News: Further casting announced for Calamity Jane tour by Georgia Snow

Tom Lister, Alex Hammond and Phoebe Street are set to join Jodie Prenger in the upcoming national tour of Calamity Jane. Lister, who will play Wild Bill Hickok, recently appeared in Water Ba…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:13PM

Neil Patrick Harris Reveals 'I'm Ready for a Little Downtime' by TV News Desk

The star revealed how he spent Father's Day on Sunday and also admits that he's looking forward to taking a breather from the grueling Broadway schedule.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:09PM

10 Broadway Points to Gryffindor! Rupert Grint Will Make Broadway Debut in It's Only a Play by Ryan McPhee

Another wizard is heading to the Great White Way! Harry Potter star Rupert Grint will make his Broadway debut in the star-studded comedy It’s Only a Play. Grint, who will play the show…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:07PM

The Abuse of Beauty by Maura Callahan

Ed Lieberman Through June 30 at Gallery 1301 Charles Bukowski wrote “To do a dull thing with style is preferable to doing a dangerous thing without it. To do a dangerous thing …

SOURCE: citypaper.com at 12:06PM

Hottest Articles on BWW 6/10/2014 - 6/17/2014

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Photo Flash: Neil Patrick Harris, David Burtka, and Rob Thomas Attend Trevor Project's TrevorLIVE NY

The event honored three visionaries who have made a difference in the LGBT community.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM

Photos: Rehearsal Pics: Richard Armitage and cast prepare for The Crucible at the Old Vic

Pictures have been released showing Hobbit star rehearsing for the soon to open Miller play

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 12:00PM

Review: Götterdämmerung (Leeds Town Hall)

Opera North concludes its traversal of Wagner's Der Ring des Nibelungen with a triumphant account of the final opera

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 12:00PM

Interviews: Edward Hall on marking the Miners' Strike and the secret of his Hampstead success

In his fifth year as artistic director at Hampstead Theatre, Edward Hall is marking the 30th anniversary of an event that irrevocably changed modern Britain

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 12:00PM
Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Fran Drescher to Host Cancer Schmancer Brunch at Tavern on the Green, 6/21 by BroadwayWorld

This Saturday, June 21st Fran Drescher hosts her annual wellness brunch fundraiser for her organization Cancer Schmancer at Tavern on the Green at 11 am. Brunch is followed by a 2 pm perfor…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:59AM

Madonna Checks Out New Tupac Musical HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME by BroadwayWorld

Pop legend Madonna attended last night's performance of the new Broadway musical HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME, now in previews at New York's Palace Theater

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:58AM

BWW TV Exclusive: CHEWING THE SCENERY- Randy Talks Sound Design, HEDWIG, the 'In Memoriam' Segment & More! by Randy Rainbow

It's time for the newest episode of BWW's exclusive TV series - CHEWING THE SCENERY WITH Randy Rainbow In this edition, Randy returns to the CTS Newsdesk to cover this week's hot topics- the…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:55AM

VIDEO: Adam Lambert & Queen Perform 'Love Kills' at iHeartRadio Live Show by TV News Desk

Queen band members Brian May and Roger Taylor and American Idol runner-up Adam Lambert performed the Queen song 'Love Kills' at the iHeartRadio Live show streamed on Yahoo Screen.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:51AM

Well Beyond the First Date: Screen Star & Broadway Fave Zachary Levi Gets Married In Secret Maui Ceremony! by Ryan McPhee

Wait, what? Excuse us?! Those first impressions must have been pretty damn strong. Screen star and Broadway cutie Zachary Levi got hitched in a secret ceremony in Maui, E! News confirms. The…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:50AM

Hobson's Choice, Open Air Theatre, Regent's Park by Heather Neill

Director Nadia Fall has taken that patriarchal purveyor of footwear Henry Horatio Hobson and his family out of their natural habitat - a traditional proscenium arch theatre - and into a diff…

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 11:46AM

Nick Olcott’s chamber-sized La Traviata by Brett Steven Abelman

In this chamber version of Verdi’s classic opera, La Traviata, In Series dispenses with the pomp and melodrama to find the character study waiting underneath. Director Nick Olcott may …

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 11:45AM

Idina Menzel Belts Stage and Songbook Hits, Accepts Fake Tony at Radio City Music Hall: Concert Review by Suzy Evans

Amid self-deprecating one-liners and a wardrobe malfunction, the Broadway/"Frozen" songstress covered U2 and Radiohead and teased a holiday album at a sold-out, one-night-only spectacle.read…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:42AM

Dates for U.S. Screenings of Tim Rice's FROM HERE TO ETERNITY Confirmed; Will Run in Select Theaters in October by BroadwayWorld

Tim Rice 'Jesus Christ Superstar,' 'Evita' makes his long-awaited return to the musical spotlight as Fathom Events and Omniverse Vision present the legendary lyricist's stage adaptation of '…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:42AM

4th Annual Off Broadway Alliance Awards Held Today by BroadwayWorld

The Off Broadway Alliance, the organization of Off Broadway producers, theaters, general managers, press agents, and marketing professionals, will present the 4th annual Off Broadway Allianc…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:42AM

VIDEO: Jennifer Hudson Struts Her Stuff in New 'Walk It Out' Video by TV News Desk

Jennifer Hudson struts her stuff in the sassy new music video for her single 'Walk It Out'.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:42AM

‘The Phantom of the Opera’ Broadway 2013 TV Ads (VIDEOS) by Broadway\'s Best Shows

Take a look back at the 2013 TV advert for the Broadway production of The Phantom of the Opera – experience the spectacle at New York’s The Majestic Theater! ‘Love Story…

SOURCE: Broadway’s Best Shows at 11:39AM

Photo Coverage: Steve Bakunas Paints Linda Lavin in PORTRAIT OF AN ARTIST by Stephen Sorokoff

PORTRAIT OF AN ARTIST - an evening with the Tony Award-winning actress Linda Lavin and her husband Steve Bakunas, a painter, actor and jazz drummer - was just presented by the Vineyard Theat…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:35AM

Spotlight on...Fred Van Lente by Michael Block

Name: Fred Van LenteHometown: Chagrin Falls, OHEducation: Syracuse U Why theater?: My wife is a bad influence on me. Tell us about King Kirby: King Kirby is the heartwarming and heartbreakin…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 11:35AM

Bryan Cranston Says Steven Spielberg’s Lyndon Johnson Adaptation Will Be an HBO Movie by Jenna Marotta

A week ago, word came out that Steven Spielberg was looking to turn Robert Schenkkan's Tony-winning Lyndon Johnson play, All the Way, into a TV miniseries, with the play's star, Bryan Cranst…

SOURCE: Vulture at 11:30AM

MTC's WHEN WE WERE YOUNG AND UNAFRAID with Cherry Jones Opens Tonight by BroadwayWorld

Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of WHEN WE WERE YOUNG AND UNAFRAID, the new play by Sarah Treem House of Cards, In Treatment, directed by Tony Award winner Pam MacKinnon Who's Afraid…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:26AM

Photo Coverage: Idina Menzel Rocks Radio City! by BroadwayWorld

Currently starring in IFTHEN on Broadway, superstar Idina Menzel just headlined a one-night-only performance at New York City's famed Radio City Music Hall last night, June 16. This was Menz…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:26AM

Watch The Book of Mormon Missionaries Sing "Hello!" in "South Park" Style by Carey Purcell

A fan-made video featuring the opening number of the Tony-winning musical The Book of Mormon animated in the style of the hit TV show "South Park" has been posted to YouTube.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:24AM

Macbeth **** by Barry

                            Macbeth At the Park Avenue Armory                                            By: David ShewardPart joustin…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 11:17AM

STAGE TUBE: Idina Menzel Sings FROZEN, IF/THEN & More at Radio City Music Hall Concert! by Stage Tube

Currently starring in IFTHEN on Broadway, superstar Idina Menzel just headlined a one-night-only performance at New York City's famed Radio City Music Hall last night, June 16. This was Menz…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:14AM

Watch the Boys of The Book of Mormon 'Head on Up to South Park' and Say 'Hello' by Ryan McPhee

Hello, Colorado! Ever wonder what would happen if the boys of The Book of Mormon visited South Park? Well, it crossed the mind of one very talented fan, who took the opening number of the hi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:11AM

Anna Wintour Thought the Tonys Red Carpet Was a ‘Disaster’ by Véronique Hyland

When Anna Wintour and anti-bitchery activist Suzy Menkes sat down at Central Saint Martins for an honest discussion about what it takes to make it in the fashion business, there was #realtal…

SOURCE: Vulture at 11:09AM

Mister Producer: Michael White: the last of the impresarios by Richard Jordan

“The most famous man nobody has ever heard of”. That’s the description given to legendary theatre and film producer Michael White in Gracie Otto’s moving and affectiona…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:01AM

What Broadway customer service and a teapot have in common. by Ken Davenport

Back in the frigid cold of January (remember that single degree nonsense?), we announced the opening of The Davenport Theatre, named after my dear old grandpa, Delbert Essex Davenport (we ju…

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

Growing Up Thespian in the Digital Age, or Why I Feel Old by Margaret Turner White

Last year my cousin Joseph, the other big theatre fan in our family, turned 16. As his self-proclaimed mentor and teacher of all things theatrical, I wanted to get him an amazing gift, and a…

SOURCE: newmusicaltheatre.com at 11:00AM

Photo Flash: Spend a Day With Grease Star Robin De Jesús

The two-time Tony Award nominee takes us through a day with his cast in the bubblegum musical at New Jersey's Paper Mill Playhouse.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00AM

Theater News: Madonna Celebrates Tupac's Birthday at Holler If Ya Hear Me

The pop singer honored the memory of her old friend at a preview performance of the new Broadway musical.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00AM
Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Photo Coverage: HEATHERS Cast Celebrates Album Release at Barnes & Noble! by Jennifer Broski

Heathers The Musical, the new smash-hit musical stage adaptation of Daniel Waters' iconic 1989 dark comedy film, just celebrated the release of its World Premiere Cast Recording on Yellow So…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:59AM

Stephen Sorokoff My View: Portrait Of An Artist Linda Lavin & Steve Bakunas – Steve Was Wrong! by Stephen Sorokoff

Stephen Sorokoff My View: Portrait Of An Artist Linda Lavin & Steve Bakunas - Steve Was Wrong!: Steve Lawrence was wrong when he sang the line “There could never be, a portrait of my…

SOURCE: Times Square Chronicles at 10:56AM

The Numbers Game, June 16-June 22, 2014 by David Lefkowitz

One aspect of commercial Broadway theater not really covered by previews, reviews, puff pieces and essays is the numbers game – that is, where a show might be in terms of box-office grosse…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 10:56AM

Advocacy Group The Kilroys Circulates List of Recommended Plays by Women by Carey Purcell

In an effort to encourage more productions of works by female playwrights, a list of 46 plays written by women and recommended for production has been released by an advocacy group, accordin…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM

This Is Awesome: The Book of Mormon Comes To South Park with...

This Is Awesome: The Book of Mormon Comes To South Park with Original Ensemblists We loved South Park’s take on “Hello!,” the opening of The Book of Mormon, featuring the show’s ori…

SOURCE: theensemblist.com at 10:52AM

Production News: Romeo and Juliet to be performed on Margate beach by Georgia Snow

A site-specific performance of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet will take place on Margate beach next month as part of the Theatre Royal Margate’s annual Shakespeare on the Beach event. Ke…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:51AM

FROZEN's 'Elsa', 'Anna' & More Spark New Baby Name Trend! by Movies News Desk

According to Babycenter.com, the fictional names given to characters from Disney's mega-hit film FROZEN have sparked a new trend in baby naming.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:47AM

MTC’s WHEN WE WERE YOUNG AND UNAFRAID Opens Tonight by Boneau/Bryan-Brown

Manhattan Theatre Club’s world premiere of WHEN WE WERE YOUNG AND UNAFRAID, the new play by Sarah Treem (“House of Cards,” “In Treatment”), directed by Tony Award winner Pam MacKin…

SOURCE: BONEAU/BRYAN-BROWN at 10:46AM

STAGE TUBE: New LES MISERABLES Broadway Trailer Celebrates BroadwayWorld Award Wins! by Stage Tube

Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed new production of Alain Boublil amp Claude-Michel Schonberg's Tony Award-winning musical masterpiece Les Miserables officially opened at Broadway's Imperial Th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:45AM

Fuse Theater Review: “Cassandra Speaks” — The Voice of a Crusading Journalist by Susan Miron

Cassandra Speaks is yet another dazzling vehicle for actor Tod Randolph, who excels in etching brilliant stage portraits of famous, complicated women.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 10:42AM

SiriusXM's Julie James on Showtunes, TV Theme Songs & 54 Below Drinking Games

SiriusXM radio host Julie James takes on seven questions about Broadway, cocktails and The Julie James Show at 54 below.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 10:39AM

Bard garb: Shakespeare costumes from around the world in pictures by Guardian Staff

The exhibition Shakespeare, the Stuff of the World brings together more than 100 outfits from productions around the world, from Gertrude's gown to Banquo's blood-stained doublet. The exhibi…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:36AM

Reality Winner Jodie Prenger to Star in Touring Production of Calamity Jane by Mark Shenton

Jodie Prenger is to star in the title role of a new U.K. touring production of Calamity Jane that will begin performances June 17 at Newbury's Watermill Theatre for a run through Sept. 6…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM

This Is Awesome: Les Miserables Trailer features...

This Is Awesome: Les Miserables Trailer features Ensemblists Check out this new trailer for Les Miserables, which features the shows ensemblists throughout the video (including our former gu…

SOURCE: theensemblist.com at 10:30AM

Dancing matters most in Muny's 'Billy Elliot'

Musical opens a season rich in roles for young performers. 

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 10:30AM

Cher to Reunite with Designer Bob Mackie for Upcoming World Tour by BroadwayWorld

After a brief seperation, it appears that superstar Cher and her long-time costume designer Bob Mackie will reunite for her upcoming 'Dressed to Kill' World Tour.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:27AM

VIDEO: THE BOOK OF MORMON Gets 'South Park' Makeover! by TV News Desk

Below, check out what happens when Broadway's Tony Award-winning musical THE BOOK OF MORMON gets animated a la Trey Parker and Matt Stone's 'South Park.'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:22AM

YouTube to Block Music Videos from Labels That Don’t Sign On for Subscription Service by Todd Spangler

YouTube is playing hardball with music companies: The Internet video service this week will begin removing videos from indie labels that have refused to agree to the terms for its music-subs…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:22AM

Dates Announced for U.S. Screenings of New Tim Rice Musical From Here to Eternity by Andrew Gans

Fathom Events and Omniverse Vision will offer screenings of the now-closed London musical From Here to Eternity, which features lyrics by Tony winner Tim Rice, in October in select U.S. cine…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:11AM

Patti LaBelle on Performing in After Midnight, Young Singers, and Divas of Her Own Generation

A meal with the legendary singer, before she performs in Broadway's After Midnight.-- Delivered by Feed43 service

SOURCE: Vulture at 10:10AM

Watch Original Musical It's A Love Story, Told Through the Music of Taylor Swift (Video) by Michael Gioia

It's A Love Story, an original musical by Dale Murphy — about finding oneself in high school — that is told through the music of singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, played May 9-…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:05AM

Tony Awards Do-Over! Idina Menzel Wins Beer Bottle Phony Tony for If/Then at Radio City by Broadway.com

OK, so Idina Menzel didn't win a Tony on June 8 for her work in the new musical If/Then. Lucky for her, she was already set to return to Radio City Music Hall for a sold-out concert on J…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:02AM

Anna Kendrick Will Be Pitch Perfect for "Trolls" Movie Musical by Carey Purcell

Tony-nominated actress Anna Kendrick will star in DreamWorks Animation's "Trolls," according to Variety.com.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:01AM

Barrett or Barbra? It's Diva vs. Diva in Buyer & Cellar

Barrett Foa ("NCIS: Los Angeles," "Submissions Only," "Entourage") recently stepped into Buyer & Cellar, the one person/six character show that recounts the (fictional) tale of working i…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM
Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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The Guthrie Casts Its Vanya, Sonia, Masha and Spike for Christopher Durang Comedy by Andrew Gans

Casting has been announced for The Guthrie Theater's upcoming production of Christopher Durang's comedy Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, which will begin previews on the McGuire …

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:57AM

GRACE NOTES: Tuesday, June 17, 2014 by Susan Grace

  Today’s Highlights: * Josh Tower begins his run as Berry Gordy in Motown the Musical at Broadway’s Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. * Roundabout‘s When We Were Young And Una…

SOURCE: Grace Notes Subscription at 09:55AM

Ed Dixon’s new musical Cloak and Dagger at Signature by John Dellaporta

In his interview with DC Theatre Scene, Ed Dixon, writer, composer, lyricist, and co-star of Cloak and Dagger, makes specific reference to The 39 Steps, Broadway’s newly classic minimalist…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 09:51AM

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater premiere: Robert Moses' new 'Lesson' is a pleasure by Robert Johnson

The new work is a delicate dance in which the lightest touch produces arousal, and electricity travels through the body in waves.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 09:50AM

News: British designers criticise plans to remove Tony Awards sound prizes by Nicola Merrifield

British sound designers have criticised plans to drop two sound design prizes from future Tony Awards ceremonies, claiming the move undermines the role they play as part of a show’s creati…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:49AM

Fever/District 6 review insights into South Africa's past traumas by Michael Billington

Jermyn Street, LondonBoerish brutality in the Victorian era and the story of a writer torn between cultures illuminate the country's troubled historyTwenty years after the formal dismantling…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:47AM

Prior to World Premiere, “Alabama Story” Gets NYC Reading June 18-19; Cast Announced by Kenneth Jones

The new play "Alabama Story," a finalist in the 2014 National Playwrights Conference, gets a Manhattan reading June 18-19 prior to its world premiere by Utah's Pioneer Theatre Company.

SOURCE: By Kenneth Jones at 09:39AM

Christine Ebersole Will Bring New Show to 54 Below This Fall by Andrew Gans

Two-time Tony winner Christine Ebersole, who can currently be seen on the TBS series "Sullivan & Son," will play a two-week engagement at 54 Below this fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:32AM

"HIMYM" Star Josh Radnor Will Participate in O'Neill Conversation at NYPL by Yvonne Marie Juris

Stage and screen star Josh Radnor will participate in the New York Public Library panel on the history of the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center June 19. 

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:32AM

Jeff Bowen, Drew Gasparini, Joshua Salzman, Phoebe Kreutz, Bruce Vilanch and More at Work on New Musical by Andrew Gans

UnsungMusicalsCo. will present a workshop production of the new musical revue The Passing Show June 26–29 at MTC Creative Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:16AM

The Yellow On The Broom , Pitlochry Festival Theatre by Peter Cargill

Pitlochry Festival Theatre: Scotland is celebrating its second <a href="http://www.visitscotland.com/see-do/homecoming-scotland-2014/" target=_blank>Year of the Homecoming<…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:11AM

WAKE UP with BWW 6/17/14 - 'WE WERE YOUNG' Off-Broadway, Tower in MOTOWN, Cast Album Bonanza and More! by Jessica Showers

Good morning, BroadwayWorld Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it Today's big news WHEN WE WERE YOUNG AND UNAFRAID raises…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:09AM

Fuse Visual Arts Review: “9 Artists” at MIT — Alienation, Resignation, and Despair Made Stimulating by Peter Walsh

After repeated visits (and you will need several to even scratch this dense content), 9 Artists begins to hang together in satisfying ways.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 09:04AM

When We Were Young and Unafraid by Theasy.com

When We Were Young and Unafraid Off Broadway, New York City Center Stage I, Manhattan Theatre Club Reviewed by Jack Smart BOTTOM LINE: This riveting and fearsome new play takes on feminis…

SOURCE: Theatre is Easy at 09:03AM

I Believe in Unicorns, Stage Version of Michael Morpurgo Novel, to Receive West End Run by Mark Shenton

I Believe in Unicorns, a one-woman stage version of Michael Morpurgo's novel of the same name, is to receive a West End run of morning, matinee and evening performances, beginning Aug. 8…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:03AM

Which Recent Musicals Do We Need to See Again? by Mark Blankenship

Welcome to Geek Out/Freak Out, where theatre fans get super enthusiastic about things. This week, Stages editor Mark Blankenship geeks out (via Google Doc) with his friend Adam Grosswirth, M…

SOURCE: TDF at 09:00AM
Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Christopher Jackson shines in Tupac musical by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Christopher Jackson remembers exactly where he was on Friday, Sept. 13, 1996....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 08:52AM

Buyer and Cellar star, Michael Urie, on Barbra and the Kahn connection by Christopher Henley

Michael Urie is coming to town in Buyer and Cellar, giving DC audiences the chance to see one of New York City’s most talked-about performances of last season.  It’s exciting news that …

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 08:40AM

From South Carolina, Confessions of a Good Man at DC Black Theatre Festival by Guest Writer

South Carolina isn’t the first place that comes to mind when considering good theatre, but there are several gems ‘down south’ just waiting to be sought out. One South Carolina theatre…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 08:34AM

Ed Dixon on Writing and Appearing in ‘Cloak and Dagger’ at Signature Theatre by Joel Markowitz

I am a huge fan of Ed Dixon’s work. I was thrilled to be able to catch up with him, and to see the press performance of his new musical Cloak and Dagger on Sunday night at Signature …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:30AM

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Weekly Grosses Analysis - 6/16 by BroadwayWorld

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

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:18AM

Billy Magnussen, Anna Gunn Ready in “Sex With Strangers” by Sandi Durell

2d Stage Theatre’s upcoming production by Laura Eason, directed by David Schwimmer stars Billy Magnussen (Tony Nominee, Vanya & Sonia & Masha & Spike) and Anna Gunn (Emmy A…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 08:06AM

Patti LaBelle on Performing in After Midnight, Young Singers, and Divas of Her Own Generation by Jada Yuan

The full Patti LaBelle experience is not to be rushed. The showgirls have doffed their feathers, and the band has hung up its horns, following a Wednesday matinee of the Jazz Age Broadway re…

SOURCE: Vulture at 08:05AM

In Performance: Greta Gerwig and Scott Shepherd of ‘The Village Bike’ by Erik Piepenburg

The actors perform a scene from Penelope Skinner's play at the Lucille Lortel Theater.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 08:00AM

BWW's On This Day - June 17, 2014

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on June 17 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:00AM
Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Charlie Chaplin in “The Immigrant” by Trav S.D.

Today is the anniversary of the release date of the classic Charlie Chaplin short The Immigrant (1917). Nowadays the film is almost always talked about in terms of its social commentary: s…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 07:54AM

'Much Ado About Nothing' - Romantic Battlefields by Andy Propst

Lily Rabe and Hamish Linklater in Much Ado About Nothing (©Joan Marcus) Love is a battlefield in Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing, or, as is the case in Jack O’Brien&#…

SOURCE: AmericanTheaterWeb at 07:46AM

Why silence the Tony award for sound design? by Ed Clarke

Broadway's biggest shindig has decided to shun sound designers. This hits a bum note for those of us in the industryThe art of sound design is the youngest of the acknowledged creative disci…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:40AM

Julie Andrews 'superfan' brings tribute to Panasonic stage by Richard Ouzounian

Julie, Madly, Deeply and The Boy With Tape On His Face on fall agenda.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 07:30AM

Alan Bennett launches fierce attack on private education by Alison Flood

Writer tells audience at a Cambridge University lecture that current system is 'both wrong and a waste'Alan Bennett has blasted the private school education system in a hard-hitting lecture …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:23AM

Aisle View: Ivy League Daughter Speaks Out by Steven Suskin

Nadine Malouf in The Who and the What, photo credit: Erin Baiano A 32-year-old writer, with no husband but a Harvard...

SOURCE: Huffington Post at 07:23AM

Review: Butler at curtainup.com by Simon Saltzman

an excellent and engrossing play laced with humor by playwright Richard Strand

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 07:22AM

Review:  Mr Burns at curtainup.com-London by Lizzie Loveridge

your enjoyment of this show will be in direct proportion to your fascination with Matt Groening's cartoon series but that is not to say that the play will be a complete mystery to everyone e…

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 07:20AM

Review:Much Ado About Nothing at curtainup.com/ by Les Gutman

This is the fifteenth CurtainUp review of Much Ado. That astonishing number is obviously a testament to the play's popularity. This production does nothing to change that

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 07:19AM

Review: 'The Who & The What' by Akhtar is vibrant by Jennifer Farrar

NEW YORK (AP) -- Thorny disputes can erupt when traditional religious beliefs are publicly questioned. Ayad Akhtar, winner of the 2013 Pulitzer Prize for drama for "Disgraced," has writt…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 07:16AM

Everett Quinton Set for ‘Drop Dead Perfect’ – A Madcap Romp by Sandi Durell

            The Peccadillo Theater Company presents Penguin Rep’s production of DROP DEAD PERFECT, a new comedy starring the legendary Everett Quinton (Drama…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 07:02AM

Call Answered: Conference Call with David Campbell and John Bucchino: David Campbell Sings John Bucchino by Call Me Adam

Call Answered: Conference Call with David Campbell and John Bucchino about their new CD "David Campbell Sings John Bucchino." Accompanied by Bucchino on piano Campbell tackles 11 of the comp…

SOURCE: Call Me Adam at 07:00AM

Preview: Flying Bach/Civic Opera House by Sharon Hoyer

RECOMMENDED When it comes to courting crossover audiences, one most often sees dance companies trying to convince mass audiences that the art form isn’t just for the champagne-sipping oper…

SOURCE: Newcity Stage at 07:00AM
Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Klook's Last Stand review bluesy musical shoots straight from the heart by Lyn Gardner

Park theatre, LondonAko Mitchell and Sheila Atim bring vim and vigour to Ché Walker's tale of two people trying to rewrite their lives Omar Lyefook on scoring Klook, acting with Max Beesle…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:21AM

Indie darlings Squabbalogic heading interstate and international! by Cassie Tongue

In Sydney, Squabbalogic is our little engine that could. The dedicated crew have lit a spark in the in the independent musical theatre scene around town, creating exquisitely-crafted product…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 06:16AM

Guest blog: New Views competition winner by A Younger Theatre

When I think of the process of writing my New Views play, Is there Wi-Fi in Heaven?, the first thing that springs to mind is the memory of nearly missing the deadline to send it to my teache…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 06:15AM
Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Few sparks in ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ by Elisabeth Vincentelli

Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” is the original romantic comedy — its leads are very vocal about how much they can’t stand each other. In other words, they’re destined…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 05:39AM

Bill Nighys greatest lines quiz by Chris Wiegand

Bill Nighy is back in the West End, appearing in Skylight. How well do you know his stage and screen roles? Match the quote to the film or play Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:03AM

Shenton's View: Returning to favourite venues again and again by Mark Shenton

After a lifetime of going to the theatre as regularly as I do in both the West End and on Broadway, I have, of course, been to every major theatre in both cities, more than…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:00AM
Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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This post is everything. Thank you, Australia’s John O’Hara by Erin James

Sunday night is, for the most part, the theatre world’s ‘Friday.’ It is the day we theatre folk come home, pour a glass of wine and reflect on the week that has been. Las…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 04:10AM

Bert Berns: the man behind 51 pop hits by Martin Chilton

Musical Piece of my Heart shines spotlight onthe man behind Twist and Shout and Brown Eyed Girl

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 04:07AM
Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Days of Our Lives Kevin Spirtas Is Mr. Confidential At NYMTF by Suzanna Bowling

Days of Our Lives Kevin Spirtas Is Mr. Confidential At NYMTF: This summer, The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) and Babyhead Productions (Ronald Shore, producer) are pleased to prese…

SOURCE: Times Square Chronicles at 03:29AM

Donna Lynne Champlin Makes Her Directoral Debut At NYMTF by Suzanna Bowling

Donna Lynne Champlin Makes Her Directoral Debut At NYMTF: Donna Lynne Champlin, has starred on Broadway in The Dead, By Jeeves, Hollywood Arms and Sweeney Todd.

SOURCE: Times Square Chronicles at 03:20AM

Jim Parsons 'astounded' at Emmys for 'Big Bang' and 'intensity' of 'The Normal Heart' (Exclusive Video) by Gold Derby

If Jim Parsons claims Best Comedy Actor at this year's Emmys for his work as Dr. Sheldon Cooper on "The Big Bang Theory" he will be tied for most wins in that race with Carroll O'Connor …

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 03:17AM

Mike Doyle Discusses JERSEY BOYS In New Video Featurette by Pat Cerasaro

Tony Award-winning Best Musical JERSEY BOYS is coming to the big screen under the direction of Clint Eastwood and a star of the film, Mike Doyle, discusses the new Four Seasons movie musical…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:00AM

Streetwise theatre: the joy of shows in the great outdoors by Lyn Gardner

Inspired by Danny Boyle's Olympics ceremony, 2012 was the year of open-air theatre across the UK. What is its legacy?The Guardian's best theatre of 2012 list didn't include Danny Boyle's Oly…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:00AM
Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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2014 Benefit Workshop For The School of American Ballet by Magda Katz

2014 Benefit Workshop For The School of American Ballet: The School of American Ballet Workshop Performance Benefit 2014 was held on Tuesday, June 3, 2014, celebrating 50 years of these an…

SOURCE: Times Square Chronicles at 02:33AM

Painting the stage red: top five plays about art by Michael Billington

As Tim Crouch's Adler & Gibb hits the Royal Court, here are the finest portraits of artists on stage, from John Logan's study of Rothko to Yasmina Reza's ArtHow do you put visual art on …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:30AM

Music Review: Idina Menzel at Radio City Music Hall by Stephen Holden

Idina Menzel, who gained a young following with the songs “Defying Gravity” and “Let It Go,” emphasized her grown-up aspirations Monday evening.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 02:06AM

John Lloyd Young & Vincent Piazza Talk JERSEY BOYS In New Video Interview by Pat Cerasaro

Tony Award-winning Best Musical JERSEY BOYS is coming to the big screen under the direction of Clint Eastwood and the cast discusses the new Four Seasons movie musical in a new promotional f…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:05AM
Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Strictly Ballroom to Bogo Pogo into Melbourne by Erin James

Strictly Ballroom will be making its way to Melbourne next year with a season now confirmed to commence at Her Majesty’s Theatre in January 2015, 9 months after its world premiere in S…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 01:31AM

JERSEY BOYS Movie Soundtrack Now Available For Pre-Order, Out Today by Bww News Desk

The soundtrack for the forthcoming big screen edition of Tony Award-winning jukebox musical JERSEY BOYS is now available to pre-order.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30AM

ALADDIN Gets Original Broadway Cast Recording via Walt Disney Records; Out Today! by Bww News Desk

The cast of the new Broadway smash, Disney's Aladdin, is currently in the studio laying down tracks for the Original Cast Recording of the show, to be released by Walt Disney Records digital…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30AM

Andy Karl, Jennifer Simard & More to Lead Industry Reading of Todd Graff's KIDS IN THE BUSINESS, Today by Bww News Desk

KIDS IN THE BUSINESS, a new comedy written and directed by Todd Graff, will have an industry reading today, June 17, featuring Andy Karl 'Rocky', Jennifer Simard 'Disaster', Angela Grovey 'J…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30AM

Yellow Sound Label to Release HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL Cast Recording in June by Bww News Desk

The producers of HEATHERS THE MUSICAL-the critically acclaimed new musical stage adaptation of Daniel Waters' iconic 1989 dark comedy film-are pleased to announce the Original Cast Recording…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30AM

HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL Original Cast Recording Now Available For Pre-Order, Out Today by Bww News Desk

1980s cult classic HEATHERS now sings byway of HEATHERS THE MUSICAL and the forthcoming cast recording is now available to order.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30AM

Josh Tower to Succeed Brandon Victor Dixon as 'Berry Gordy' in Broadway's MOTOWN, Today by Bww News Desk

The producers of MOTOWN THE MUSICAL have announced that Josh Tower The Lion King, original cast of Ragtime will assume the role of Berry Gordy beginning Today, June 17 at the Lunt-Fontanne T…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30AM

Marilyn Maye to Make 92Y Solo Concert Debut, Today by Bww News Desk

After numerous appearances at Lyrics amp Lyricists and Jazz in July, the indefatigable Marilyn Maye returns for her 92Y solo concert debut today, June 17 for the annual Kathryn W. Stein Memo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30AM

Bryan Cranston memoir has amazing 'Breaking Bad' title

He is the one who makes the best references.

SOURCE: USA Today at 01:24AM

Fringe Femmes: “Lydia Trueblood: The Black Widow of the Atlantic Coast” by Jenniewebb

Fringe Femmes: quick looks at plays by women on the fringe… “Lydia Trueblood: The Black Widow of the Atlantic Coast” by Liz Eldridge & Efrain Schunior Sometimes you jus…

SOURCE: Bitter Lemons at 01:11AM

Interviews: Zoe Kazan Discusses Taking on Sarah Treem's Weighty New Play About Womyn

MTC's When We Were Young and Unafraid stars Kazan along with two-time Tony winner Cherry Jones.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00AM

Special Reports: Free Outdoor Shakespeare This Summer in the City

One of the many troupes presenting free shows this summer, New York Classical Theatre takes its audiences on a panoramic journey.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00AM
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THIRD ANNUAL ST. LOU FRINGE • HEADS UP! by Andrea

Here's a quick reminder about St. Lou Fringe's third annual arts festival coming up this week -- June 18th through June 22nd. This'll be gone before you know it, and this performing arts ext…

SOURCE: St. Louis Theatre Snob at 12:58AM

The Anthem: So Close, And Yet So Long by Sparkman Clark

The Anthem: So Close, And Yet So Long: Ayn Rand’s classic novel hits the Lynn Redgrove Theatre in an explosion of glitter with The Anthem, the genre-camp sci-fi musical directed by Rachel …

SOURCE: Times Square Chronicles at 12:55AM

Idina Menzel has fun with 'wardrobe malfunction'

Did it slip? Maybe. Did she care? Not a bit. She kept on belting and joking.

SOURCE: USA Today at 12:52AM

Madonna attends preview of Tupac B'way musical by Associated Press

NEW YORK — One of Tupac Shakur's old friends celebrated his birthday by seeing a new play inspired by his music.Madonna attended a preview of "Holler If Ya Hear Me" in New York City on Mo…

SOURCE: bostonherald.com at 12:01AM

After Dark, June 17, 2014 by The Charlebois Post

On FatHow do performing arts deal with a growing realityby Gaëtan L. CharleboisA discussion that was once ridiculous has now become important. It is the one about fat and opera. A young sin…

SOURCE: The Charlebois Post at 12:01AM

Theatre News: Ustinov announces European Black Comedies in Autumn 2014 season

The Ustinov announces its Autumn 2014 season with three black European comedies.

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 12:00AM

A Tale of Sound and Fury: Rob Ashford on Binge-Watching Netflix, Instant Fame and Collaborating with Kenneth Branagh by Carey Purcell

Tony-winning choreographer and director Rob Ashford talks with Playbill.com about making his Shakespearean directing debut with none other than Kenneth Branagh.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

CUE & A: Grease’s Teen Angel Telly Leung on RuPaul, Rent and His Coffee Addiction by Matt Blank

Broadway favorite Telly Leung, currently playing Teen Angel in Paper Mill Playhouse's production of Grease, fills out Playbill.com's questionnaire of random facts, backstage trivia a…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Hottest Articles on BWW from Monday, Jun. 16

Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from Monday, June 16, 2014.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:00AM

PHOTO SPECIAL: Playbill Readers Show Their Pride With Cover Shots, Selfies and Stage Door Pics by Matthew Blank

Playbill.com launched its 30 Days of Pride initiative June 1, profiling the dynamic voices of the LGBT community and pioneers of the stage. As part of the celebration, the company has switc…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Bard's Bars! Cast of Drunk Shakespeare Sets Shakespeare's Classics in NYC Bars by Michael Gioia

In the world-premiere production of Drunk Shakespeare, cast members perform a William Shakespeare story in 60 minutes — while drinking at a bar. Playbill.com asked its cast to set thei…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

CUE & A: Grease's Teen Angel Telly Leung on RuPaul, Rent and His Coffee Addiction by Matthew Blank

Broadway favorite Telly Leung, currently playing Teen Angel in Paper Mill Playhouse's production of Grease, fills out Playbill.com's questionnaire of random facts, backstage trivia a…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Original Broadway Cast Album of Disney's Aladdin Hits Shelves Today by Michael Gioia

The original Broadway cast album of Disney's Aladdin, which stars Adam Jacobs and Courtney Reed, hits shelves June 17. 

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

"The Original Recordings That Inspired The Broadway Hit After Midnight" Hits Shelves Today by Michael Gioia

Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment, releases the physical version of "Duke Ellington: The Original Recordings That Inspired The Broadway Hit After Midni…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

When We Were Young And Unafraid, Featuring Cherry Jones and Zoe Kazan, Opens Off-Broadway by Carey Purcell

The world premiere of When We Were Young And Unafraid, Sarah Treem's new play about an underground women's shelter in the early 1970s, officially opens June 17 following previews tha…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Sierra Boggess, Justin Guarini, Jeremy Jordan, Orfeh, Laura Osnes, Josh Young Featured on "The Songs of Michael Mott," Released June 17 by Andrew Gans

"Where The Sky Ends: The Songs of Michael Mott" is released on the Broadway Records label June 17.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Broadway's Motown Welcomes a New Berry Gordy Tonight by Philippe Bowgen

Josh Tower (The Lion King, Ragtime) takes over the role of Berry Gordy in Broadway's Motown The Musical June 17. Tower succeeds current cast member and Tony nominee Brandon Victor Dixon,…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Beautiful Company Presented with Actors' Equity Award for Outstanding Broadway Chorus Today by Andrew Gans

The company of the Tony-winning Beautiful: The Carole King Musical receives the eighth annual “ACCA” Award for Outstanding Broadway Chorus June 17.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Broadway Disco Party! Boogie With Stephen Sondheim, Richard Rodgers, Andrew Lloyd Webber and More by David Gewirtzman

Back in the late 1970s, when the Gallo Opera House and Henry Miller's Theatre were the nightclubs Studio 54 and Xenon, respectively, disco ruled the airwaves. Thirty-five years ago today…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Cherry Jones Stars in When We Were Young and Unafraid, Now Open Off-Broadway by Ryan McPhee

The world premiere of Sarah Treem’s When We Were Young and Unafraid opens officially on June 17 at New York City Center—Stage One. Directed by Pam McKinnon, the Manhattan Theatre…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:00AM

Stepping Up to the Piano: Jessie Fisher is the New ‘Girl’ of Once by Ryan McPhee

Jessie Fisher goes from Broadway standby to leading lady when she assumes the role of Girl in Once beginning June 17. She steps in full time for Joanna Christie, who played her final perform…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:00AM

Hail to the Beat! Josh Tower Joins Broadway’s Motown the Musical as Berry Gordy by Ryan McPhee

There’s a new Berry in town! Broadway alum Josh Tower steps into Motown the Musical on Broadway beginning June 17. Tower replaces Brandon Victor Dixon, who played his final performance…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:00AM

Review: The Who & the What

Ayad Akhtar's funny and insightful new play tells a story of uncomfortable questions and the courage needed to ask them.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00AM

Dance Up Close to DANCES FOR A VARIABLE POPULATION by The Dance Enthusiast

“We have a tagline here, ‘Do what you can do,move what you can move.’ Whatever we bring to this is a success. From week to week we’re thrilled.” Eleanor Dennis.…

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 12:00AM

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