Tommy was first conceived and recorded by the 23 year old Pete Townshend in 1968. It has now been re-conceived as a gender-bending Jazz explosion by Eric Mingus in a world premiere productio…
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 10:53PMEven before the opening curtain, there was a ballet of sorts in the Wortham Center’s soaring lobby, with its steep and rolling escalator, towering windows, and the high walls adorned with …
SOURCE: thepeoplescritic.com at 10:36PMWhat is schmoozing? My trusty urban dictionary defines it as… Making ingratiating small talk – talk that is business oriented, designed to both provide and solicit personal informati…
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 10:32PMBroadwayWorld.com's Upcoming Events calendar for the week - updated on 2282015.
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Director Mindy Cooper’s very well executed transitions between the show’s 27 numbers, the personable Scott Siegel’s erudite remarks, and the variety of gi…
SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 10:22PMriverrun was inspired a few years ago by a Bloomsday reading of the final page of James Joyce’s last novel, Finnegan’s Wake. Olwen Fouere (who did the reading in Australia) has adapted t…
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 10:22PMThere is something about an opening night. An extra bonus of attending the opening night of Elise McCann’s Cabaret Everybody Loves Lucy (which briefly played at the Cremorne Theatre Februa…
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John & Jen
Off Broadway, Theatre Row, Keen Company
Reviewed by Dan Dinero
BOTTOM LINE: While certainly worthwhile for musical theatre completists, this production of John & Jen is hardly a…
SOURCE: Theatre is Easy at 08:27PMArtists’ rights and principles are complicated issues. It’s tempting to take Katurian, the writer imprisoned by a totalitarian regime in The Pillowman, as a stand-in for the playwright M…
SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 08:21PMLoserville follows the story of Michael Dork (Luke Newton) and his friends who are about to change the world… but nobody knows it yet. Michael is on the brink of something that could chang…
SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 08:05PMFarce, slapstick, and general tomfoolery blend beautifully together in Delirium’s Daughters, playwright Nicholas Korn’s new comic and heartfelt romp that lovingly captures the spirit of …
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It's Saturday, and that means it's time for BroadwayWorld's 'Saturday Intermission Pics' roundup
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:59PM“Time is of the essence” is a term in British and United States contract law. It serves as a jumping off point in this short, sweet review of Uncle Vanya that wraps up its three …
SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 06:58PMA penetrating and extremely lucid psychological austerity permeates the current production of the Washington National Opera’s (WNO) Dialogues of the Carmelites by composer and librettist F…
SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 06:49PMName: Jeremy Duncan PapeHometown: Charlottesville, VAEducation: MFA, Directing, New School for Drama. BFA, Acting, University of the ArtsFavorite Credits: Madame Lulu’s Cruelty-Free …
SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 06:22PMA Twitter fan recently asked Anthony Rapp if he would consider reprising his role in HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH, and he gave an enthusiastically affirmative answer.
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:00PMThomas Chipperfield grew up training circus animals, like eight generations of his family before him. Matilda Temperley captures the man whose way of life is about to be outlawedLast of the …
SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:00PMLion trainer Thomas Chipperfield is never happier than when he’s in the training ring with his big cats. And as long as he’s the alpha male, Thomas feels safe in their company. Matilda T…
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An all-Russian evening proves memorable in the best way
SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 05:44PMThe third track from Frank Wildhorn's new musical DEATH NOTE has just been released Click here to listen to Carrie Manolakos perform the song, 'When Love Comes' from the upcoming musical.
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:14PMThe Ensemblist podcast guest Wallace Smith talks about the understudies on Broadway’s Godspell. Listen to Wallace on The Ensemblist here.
SOURCE: theensemblist.com at 05:01PMDOCTOR ZHIVAGO will begin performances on Friday, March 27, 2015, and open on Tuesday, April 21, 2015, at 630pm, at the Broadway Theatre. Doctor Zhivago is directed by two-time Tony Award wi…
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We’re still in the height of the theatrical season with many productions opening during the next two weeks. To find reviews of all the current productions, click on the “Reviews” tab i…
SOURCE: Florida Theater On Stage at 02:45PMBy Byrne HarrisonOverall, I have been very disappointed in adaptations I've seen of H.P. Lovecraft's work. Other than some very successful radio-theatre performances, the adaptations I…
SOURCE: Stage Buzz at 02:41PMFeaturing Josh Groban, Renée Fleming and Joshua Bell, Great Performances partners with the New York Philharmonic and music director Alan Gilbert for a concert of memorable movie themes with…
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Finding Neverland, the glorious new musical under the visionary direction of Tony Award-winner Diane Paulus, will soon arrive on Broadway at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre 205 West 46th Street. B…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:43PMMark Rylance and Melody Grove sparkle as the royal couple in this story of the curative power of music. Farinelli and the King is a historical drama, housed at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse wh…
SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 12:35PMWhat I didn't see opening night was passion. The characters, all living on the edge of respectability, are comfortable in their own world, but as individuals most of them don't assert themse…
SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 12:26PMI started writing this months ago...but never got around to finishing it. But it keeps coming up in conversations I have so I'm posting it now for posterity. It's a bit of messy…
SOURCE: Mildly Bitter's Musings at 12:25PMNEW YORK (AP) - The upcoming Broadway musical "Finding Neverland" has found a new producer to join its ranks - Bryan Cranston.
SOURCE: Philly.com at 12:22PMJason Robert Brown can do much better than Honeymoon in Vegas. Brown, the composer of shows like Parade, The Last Five Years and The Bridges of Madison County, is capable of great artistry …
SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 12:14PMThe Ensemblist podcast guest Gaelen Gilliland understudied roles in both Broadway’s Legally Blonde and Honeymoon in Vegas.Listen to Gaelen on The Ensemblist here.
SOURCE: theensemblist.com at 12:01PMBroadwayWorld is excited to bring you a new video series, which will help you get to know cast members before previews begin. Check back daily to hear from the cast before performances start…
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Anne Washburn.
Jonathan Spector. Photo: Cheshire Isaacs
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I popped into the Tate Modern to kill some time while a friend had a meeting and blindly wandered into the Conflict, Time, Photography exhibit. And I'm glad I did. It's a moving,…
SOURCE: Mildly Bitter's Musings at 11:41AMA thrilling cast salutes some of the great jazz singers of the 20th century... Read more »
The post Theater Review: A vibrant 'Jazz Hot Mamas' stirs joy at Westcoast Troupe appeared fir…
SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 11:18AMA co-production with Off-Broadway's Vineyard Theatre, the world premiere musical of John Kander and Greg Pierce's Kid Victory plays Arlington, VA's Signature Theatre thro…
SOURCE: Playbill at 11:00AMThe threadbare line between cynicism and sentimentality gets even thinner at Christmas. TV and movies would have you believe that the world is divided between smoldering Scrooges and gee-whi…
SOURCE: Newcity Stage at 11:00AMThis month, our box office mole gives an insight into what happens when the dreaded 'Tonight The Role Of...' sign goes up in the foyer
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There was a seismic event and emotional roller coaster onstage Thursday night at the 92nd Street Y, in the Kaufmann Concert Hall theatre. Her name is DEBBIE ..... DEBORAH VOIT. It was the fi…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:59AMOPT OUT OF A PLOT THAT’S NOT The real “sweeter option” is to miss this altogether. A new work written by company member John Henry Roberts and hyper-directed by Marti Lyons, The Sweet…
SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 10:53AMSuperb exhibition puts artist's paintings beside his drawings.
SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 10:38AMFinding Neverland, the glorious new musical under the visionary direction of Tony Award-winner Diane Paulus, will soon arrive on Broadway at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre 205 West 46th Street. B…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:03AM“They’re calling it an archive,” Tom Wolfe points out. “It makes me feel very important.” Wolfe is standing next to an exhibit of his papers at the New York Public Library. In 2013…
SOURCE: The New Yorker Subscription at 10:00AMPlay written by Stefano Massini about the rise and fall of Lehman Brothers is a story that should concern everyone Continue reading...
SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:00AMHappy Birthday, Bernadette Peters Over the course of a career that has spanned five decades, she has starred in musical theatre, films and television, as well as performing in solo concerts …
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:00AMSchoolchildren, businessmen and others came together.
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For reasons that should be clear from my bio picture, I have a soft spot for Carole King, because of her hair. On the cover of Tapestry, it’s a giant, wispily centre-parted, glorious state…
SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 09:42AMWe’re strong advocates for fringe, here at A Younger Theatre. We – I, love seeing shows in small venues with a small cast and budget. The excitement of being unawares is far more than wa…
SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 09:31AMRosenfield, who plays 'Woodnut' in the production, just chatted with BroadwayWorld about opening night, the twists and turns of this plot, and so much more Check out the full interview below
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:00AM"I was a teenage mambo queen, which was our alternate title if we lost 'Dirty Dancing.' " says Eleanor Bergstein, who wrote the screenplay for the 1987 smash. (In case people thoug…
SOURCE: Cleveland.com at 09:00AMBefore she became an actress, Molly Ringwald was a jazz singer. Now, she's singing again.
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"Pickpocket entertainer" James Freedman will reveal the tricks of his dicey trade in his solo show Man of Steal for six performances only, April 12-27, at London's Menier C…
SOURCE: Playbill at 08:58AMAn update: I went back to see Clandestine Arts’ production of Bare last night (Friday, January 27th) and found the show even more enjoyable than the first time. The quality of music…
SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:55AMTristan Bernays' new musical Teddy, with a score by Dougal Irvine, is to premiere at London's Southwark Playhouse, beginning performances June 4 prior to an official opening June 8, …
SOURCE: Playbill at 08:49AMCharles Edwards, who recently starred opposite Angela Lansbury in the West End and in the L.A., San Francisco and Washington DC runs of Blithe Spirit is to play the title role in William Sha…
SOURCE: Playbill at 08:41AMMaybe it’s because I stopped watching superhero movies around the time Michael Keaton left the "Batman" franchise. Or it could be because I don’t live in Brooklyn and only visit when the…
SOURCE: Broadway & Me at 08:36AMOh simplicity how I adore thee. Even before the cast of Patrick Marber’s Closer arrive on stage, I am slapped in the face with the excitable foresight of what is to come. The set is effort…
SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 08:34AMBy Isaac Butler (For my non-theater readers, this post is gonna get into the weeds on a union contract issue in California. This might not be the post for you.) Last week, my old friend and …
SOURCE: Parabasis at 08:30AMTom Morton-Smith's Oppenheimer, which tells the story of ‘the father of the atomic bomb’ J.Robert Oppenheimer, is to transfer to the West End's Vaudeville The…
SOURCE: Playbill at 08:27AMBy the time I found the theatre I felt like I had embarked on my own long and difficult journey and The Vault was my Ithaca, barely recognisable through an ominous graffiti-decorated tunnel.…
SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 08:11AMKill Me Now: even the title is bleakly comedic. The dramatic finality of death chucked into the banality of domesticity. That’s exactly the nail that Kill Me Now hits and it hits it hard a…
SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 08:04AMCall Answered: "Call Me Adam" chats with rising singer/songwriter Katie Buchanan about her debut full-length album GLOW and album release concert at Arlene's Grocery (95 Stanton Street) in N…
SOURCE: Call Me Adam at 08:00AMTroupe presents the regional premiere of musical.
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Man and Superman at the National Theatre starring Ralph Fiennes was an infusion between a metaphysical debate and a farcical comedy. This sounds like a bad thing but by all means it was not!…
SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 07:57AMJessica Burgess’s play is about a naked photograph. It’s about a teenage blunder and an unrelenting consequence. When dropped into the immeasurable and inexorable hands of the internet, …
SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 07:13AMHere are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on February 28 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:00AMOur understanding of dance is strangely segregated.
SOURCE: The Independent at 07:00AMThe Islamic State wants the global community to know that there's a new sheriff in town. So it wrecked a museum full of precious sculptures and on Thursday posted video of the vandalism on t…
SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 07:00AM
On Today, February 28 3-7PM the Marriott Marquis Hotel will host an industry-wide Bone Marrow Drive, organized by theatre professional Kyle Bonder. Kyle writes
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:30AMYANKEE DOODLE DUD Of all the plays inspired by the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, Yankee Tavern has got to be one of the worst. Steven Dietz’s play, which takes place in New York…
SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 12:28AM59E59 Theaters and Prospect Theater Company's New York premiere of Long Story Short, a pop rock musical adapted by Brendan Milburn and Valerie Vigoda from David Schulner's p…
SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AMIn a premium outtake from "OBSESSED! Live," Megan Hilty and Seth Rudetsky sang from Little Shop of Horrors, while Playbill hit the town to capture special musical previews of Findi…
SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AMIn this week's episode, Sue agrees to let the New New Directions perform for Superintendent Harris' nephew's bar mitzvah as Spencer tries to encourage Roderick and impress a pote…
SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AMKid Victory, the world-premiere musical from famed composer John Kander (Chicago, Cabaret) and playwright Greg Pierce (Slow Girl), officially opens Feb. 28 following previews that began …
SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AMClaybourne Elder, seen Off-Broadway in Road Show, Allegro and Broadway's Bonnie & Clyde, stars in the Kansas City Repertory Theatre production of Tony Kushner's Angels in…
SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AMBernadette Peters celebrates her birthday this weekend, on Feb. 28. We look back at some of the Tony-winning actress' greatest roles!
SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AMPlaybill.com's weekly planner reminds you that Larry David is the new big Fish in town… Neil LaBute comes to TV… Jessie Mueller says farewell to Carole King&hel…
SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AMCity Theatre continues its 40th anniversary season with the Molly Smith Metzler comedy Elemeno Pea, directed by City artistic director Tracy Brigden, beginning Feb. 28 in Pittsburgh, PA.
SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AMIn the first installment of Playbill's new series focusing on women in theatre, Tony Award-winning director Pam MacKinnon shares how a 10-year relationship with Edward Albee led …
SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM1894 Birthday of playwright Ben Hecht (1894-1964) , author or co-author of The Front Page, Twentieth Century, Jumbo, The Egoist and The Great Magoo.
SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AMGreg Pierce shares behind-the-scenes stories of working with composer John Kander to create Kid Victory, the new musical about a missing child and the process of writing with an accl…
SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AMPlaybill.com's series features actors commenting on their recent theatregoing experiences, what productions they're looking forward to and more.
SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AMNow in its 16th season, Lincoln Center's acclaimed series American Songbook continues to expand its scope in celebrating the best in American singing and songwriting, with Barbara Cook closi…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:00AMThe chance to enter the ONE NIGHT STAND contest ends at midnight tonight and tomorrow is the last day to cast your vote'
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:00AMSpring has sprung on Broadway! March and April are jam-packed with new shows opening on the Great White Way, and to celebrate, Broadway.com resident artist Justin “Squigs” Robert…
SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:00AMThere's no shortage of exciting new musicals opening this spring on Broadway. But true lovers of theatre always want more. Playbill.com correspondent Ben Rimalower looks at the talented …
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