Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Hamlet by Barry

                        ANNIE'S SHAKESPEARE SHAKEDOWNFor an inventive immersive theater experience you might want to visit Solas in the East Village at 232 East 9th Stree…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 10:38PM

Welcome To The Birth Of E-baby by K.e. Weber

"This is a story that is highly relevant in Australia, where one-in-six couples are infertile and more and more are seeking overseas surrogates." …

SOURCE: Theatre People Australia at 10:33PM

Adelaide Festival: House Of Dreams by Mick Searles

Delicate, rich, genteel, were all words which immediately came to mind the moment this extremely talented and accomplished band started playing on their period instruments, with the majority…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 10:30PM

21 Broadway/Off-Broadway Dogs Luckier Than I Am by Nic Dris

These dogs have scored further with these men than most of us will. #factsoflife

SOURCE: BuzzFeed at 10:03PM

Signature’s Serves up an Original Hit: You’ll Want Seconds at This "Diner" by Byrne Harrison

By Mark A. NewmanPhoto by Christopher MuellerAdmittedly, the number of rock stars who have made the jump from the iPod to the stage has been a mixed bag. For every Kinky Boots by Cyndi Laupe…

SOURCE: Stage Buzz at 10:01PM
Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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‘Haddon Hall’ at The Victorian Lyric Opera Company by Joel Markowitz

Haddon Hall is an enjoyable English ‘light opera’ with a melodic score by Arthur Sullivan (of Gilbert and Sulivan fame) and a libretto by Sydney Grunday. It retells the legend of…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:53PM

Review: Kill the Messenger, Belvoir by Cassie Tongue

Kill the Messenger is so alive that it constantly interrupts itself to remind the audience that it has a very real beating heart.  Nakkiah Lui, playing herself, tears down the fourth wall o…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 09:50PM

The Events by Doug Marino

In what might be the most bizarre, unique, immersive, and interesting performance I have ever seen, The Events, an event all unto itself - part play, part documentary, part musical interlude…

SOURCE: Act Three - The Reviews at 09:47PM

Joe Pantoliano to Appear in GREAT KILLS at Theater for the New City, 3/26-4/12 by BroadwayWorld

'Great Kills' by Tom Diriwachter is a darkly comic tale of a get-rich-quick scheme in Staten Island that goes awry. Theater for the New City TNC will present the play's debut run March 26 to…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:46PM

Tommy review – frustratingly misguided adaptation of the Who's rock opera by Fred McConnell

Her Majesty’s, Adelaide festivalEric Mingus’s staged ‘re-imagining’ of the 1969 concept album gutted both music and plot, leaving fans frustrated and newcomers none the wiser Continu…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:45PM

"Lives of the Saints" - A Mixed Bag of Tricks by Byrne Harrison

By Judd HollanderPlaywright David Ives looks beyond the surface of what seems normal in Lives of the Saints, his latest batch of one act works. Presented by Primary Stages, this collection o…

SOURCE: Stage Buzz at 09:39PM

NJPAC Partners with Panasonic for New AMERICA'S GOT TALENT Broadcasts and More by TV News Desk

Reinventing its business model for long-term growth, the New Jersey Performing Arts Center NJPAC has announced the creation of a cutting-edge broadcast solutions package, and a significant e…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:30PM

PHOTO CALL: The Mystery of Love and Sex, Opens Off-Broadway by Joseph Marzullo

Academy Award nominee Diane Lane and Tony nominee Tony Shalhoub return to the New York Stage in Bathsheba Doran's The Mystery of Love & Sex, which officially opened Off-Broad…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:20PM
Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Steve Martin Joins Ang Lee's BILLY LYNN'S LONG HALFTIME WALK Film by Movies News Desk

Deadline writes that BRIGHT STAR book writer and legendary comedic actor Steve Martin has signed on for Ang Lee's upcoming film BILLY LYNN'S LONG HALFTIME WALK.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:46PM

Lani Hall Talks Emotional – Memoirs by Sandi Durell

        By: Sandi Durell       As I was thinking about how cold it was here (3 deg.), the phone rings and it’s Lani Hall (Mrs.... The post Lani Hall Talk…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 08:35PM

Helen Mirren Goes Full Circle

Roundabout Theatre honors ‘The Audience’ star at its spring gala, with performances from Alan Cumming, Kelli O’Hara, and Laura Osnes and presentations from Jennifer Garner and Alec Bal…

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal at 08:16PM

Nellie McKay Set For B&N Event In Support Of MY WEEKLY READER, 3/24 by Pat Cerasaro

A Nellie McKay Barnes amp Noble event is happening

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:13PM

American Ballet Theatre signs Encinitas dancer by Nina Garin

Encinitas' Scout Forsythe returns to SoCal to dance in ABT's "The Sleeping Beauty"

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 08:00PM
Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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How to blitz your vocal audition: Rachel Cole with Guy Simpson by Rachel Cole

Welcome to Stage Door Shrink, a regular column aimed at helping performers chortle their way to a #win. Before I interviewed Guy Simpson, I sat down and thought about what I’ve learned abo…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 07:50PM

STAGE TUBE: Goin' Vlogging with SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS Tour - Episode 5 by Stage Tube

We're goin' courting Take a look backstage with Carver Duncan Caleb and Corinne Munsch Sarah of the National Tour of 'Seven Brides for Seven Brothers' In Episode 5, 'Twitter Questions Alice…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:47PM

COOL RIDER Cast Recording For GREASE 2 Stage Show Nears Kickstarter Goal by Pat Cerasaro

Prove your love for GREASE 2 and support a new release

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:46PM

Los Angeles Theater Review: FINDING NICK (Zephyr Theater in Hollywood) by Paul Birchall

FINDING JUST A BIT In his solo show, playwright Nicholas Guest describes his life and travels around the world.  He’s accompanied by Hillary Smith on the cello and by Tony Carafone on the…

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 07:44PM

King Richard’s Limp by Sam Hurwitt

Impact Theatre's Richard III is unusually slow for either the company or the play.

SOURCE: The Idiolect at 07:43PM

Harlem Stage to Premiere Stew's NOTES OF A NATIVE SONG This June by BroadwayWorld

Harlem Stage is pleased to present the world premiere of Notes of a Native Song, a new work by Tony and Obie award-winning playwright, singer-songwriter Stew Passing Strange, co-composed wit…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:36PM

CYMBELINE Opens in Select Theaters & On Demand 3/13 by Movies News Desk

CYMBELINE, a film by Michael Almereyda, opens in theaters and on demand on March 13, 2015.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:32PM

Can You Spell Hilarious Or Poignant? Slow Burn’s Bee Can by Bill Hirschman

Slow Burn Theatre Company gives the perennial favorite The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as excellent a production as we’ve seen of it, hitting the perfect balance between the hil…

SOURCE: Florida Theater On Stage at 07:26PM

Nick Ashford and Valerie Simpson's INVISIBLE LIFE Musical to Premiere at the Apollo This Summer by BroadwayWorld

Nick Ashford and Valerie Simpson's new musical INVISIBLE LIFE is coming to the Apollo Theater this summer. Presented by Proteus E2 Productions, the show will begin Thursday, June 25 for a li…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:25PM

Would The 18 Year Old You Listen To Career Advice From 40 Year Old You? by Joe Patti

Yesterday Thomas Cott tweeted two articles taking a Pro and Con view of the value of arts degrees. The first talked about how you don’t have to appear on Broadway to have derived value…

SOURCE: Butts In The Seats at 07:16PM

“I♥99 The Musical!” – One Night Only – At Akbar, Tuesday, March 10th, 8pm by Colin Mitchell

Oh, Los Angeles Theater, you are nothing if not a creative bunch of merry pranksters. This is such a perfect response to this whole mess, hell, I might have to even check this one out myself…

SOURCE: Bitter Lemons at 07:15PM

Cirque du Soleil Looking for Broadway Home? by BroadwayWorld

According to the New York Post, Cirque du Soleil is looking for a permanent home in New York City and could be the Lyric Theatre's next resident company, after Broadway's ON THE TOWN closes.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:08PM

Photo Coverage: Kelli Rabke Previews 54 SINGS MACK & MABEL by Walter McBride

Look What Happened to Mabel Jerry Herman's beloved score explodes onto the stage of 54 Below in this one night only musical extravaganza. Tap Your Troubles Away when some of Broadway and cab…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:00PM

Features: Snapshots from New York: Original Hedwig takes Broadway at last, Hamilton transfers

Six key stories from TheaterMania summarising this month's theatrical goings-on in New York City

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 07:00PM
Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Photos! Matthew Morrison, Spring Awakening Stars & More Celebrate Atlantic Theater Company's 30th Anniversary by Broadway.com

The Atlantic Theater Company turns 30 this year! Click for photos from the spring gala at the Pierre Hotel on March 2, 2015.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:59PM

Atlantic Theater Co. Gala Brings Out the Celebs by Sandi Durell

                by: Brian Scott Lipton   The Atlantic Theater Company held its landmark 30th Anniversary Gala on Monday, March 2 at the Pierre...…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 06:57PM

New Video Promo For John Cameron Mitchell In HEDWIG & THE ANGRY INCH by Pat Cerasaro

John Cameron Mitchell returns to his most famous role

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:43PM

Watch now: actresses speak out on International Women’s Day by The Stage

Actresses including Juliet Stevenson, Ann Mitchell and Meera Syal have spoken out about the prospects for older women in the performing arts

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:41PM

Signature in the Schools to Celebrate 20th Anniversary with VENI, VIDI, VICI World Premiere This Month by BroadwayWorld

Signature in the Schools, Signature Theatre's flagship education program, presents the world premiere production of Veni, Vidi, Vici, written by writerdirector and Signature Theatre's Reside…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:40PM

Adelaide Festival: Jack and the Beanstalk by Stephen House

What a great take on Jack and the Beanstalk. Deliciously dark and a touch chilling, it dines out on the drama in this classic kid’s tale, holding the children in the palm of its hand, from…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 06:34PM

Semele at BAM: Making room for the sumo wrestlers by Richard Ouzounian

Fitting the Canadian Opera Company's Semele into the Brooklyn Academy of Music's Gilman opera house required technical ingenuity.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 06:34PM

‘On the Town’ may be off the stage, and you’ll never guess its replacement by Michael Riedel

Threading my way through a snowy Times Square Tuesday, I came across a pitiable sight: A lone young man, dressed as sailor, trying to pass out discount fliers for the...

SOURCE: The New York Post at 06:33PM

Jessie Mueller, Heather Headley and Deanna Dunagan to Headline SO BEAUTIFUL! at Marriott Theatre This Spring by BroadwayWorld

The Sarah Siddons Society's Artistic Director, Dominic Missimi, announced plans to bestow on Jessie Mueller the organization's prestigious Actress of the Year Award. Ms. Mueller won a Tony a…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:22PM

On the Horizon by Jim Taylor

Jim Taylor presents A Closer Look at Broadway for Tuesday, March 3, 2015

SOURCE: www.podtrac.com at 06:20PM

Spiegelworld Tour: Absinthe by Jeannette Delamoir

Sparkly. Dirty-sexy. Performing fast-paced, high-risk goings-on that fill the lush red-velvet tent. And that’s just the filthy two-person team who host this cabaret/circus/vaudeville show.…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 06:18PM

Jessie Mueller and Heather Headley Will Share a Chicago Stage by Adam Hetrick

Beautiful Tony Award winner Jessie Mueller will be honored in her hometown of Chicago with the Sarah Siddons Society's Actress of the Year Award. The April 27 evening promises several st…

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:16PM

Photo Flash: Tony Nominee Laura Osnes Leads Masterclass in Manhattan by BroadwayWorld

Two-time Tony nominee Laura Osnes Ella in CINDERELLA, Bonnie in BONNIE AND CLYDE spent 3.5 hours working with 16 lucky students at Manhattan's award-winning acting studio for kids and teens,…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:13PM

A First Look at Larry David in New Hit Comedy Fish in the Dark (Video) by Mark Ezovski

The co-creator of "Seinfeld" and the creator and star of "Curb Your Enthusiasm," Larry David is known to TV audiences for creating hilarious and often outrageous come…

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:02PM

Cygnet invites 'Lady' for another dance by James Hebert

Old Town theater brings back reconceived but still intimate take on classic musical.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 06:02PM

Photo Flash: Meet the Clowns! New York Revival of 39 Steps Begins Rehearsals

The stage play features four actors playing dozens of roles.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM
Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Sara Bareilles & Gavin Creel Preview WAITRESS: THE MUSICAL Live by Pat Cerasaro

A first peek at the unveiling of WAITRESS THE MUSICAL showstoppers

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:55PM

The Afternoon Report, Tuesday, March 3, 2015 by Boneau/Bryan-Brown

  Brought to you by Boneau/Bryan-Brown Tuesday, March 3, 2015    Today’s Tweets from BBB Follow us on Twitter –  http://twitter.com/BBBway @MTC_NYC announces world premie…

SOURCE: BONEAU/BRYAN-BROWN at 05:53PM

Photo Flash: THE 39 STEPS Kicks Off Rehearsals in NYC with Robert Petkoff, Arnie Burton and More by BroadwayWorld

Yesterday was the first rehearsal of THE 39 STEPS, which will be returning to New York City starting April Fools' Day at the Union Square Theater. The production will officially open on Apri…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:46PM

`Hamilton’ Fever: Hit-Maker Lin-Manuel Miranda Channels Tony Manero by Jeremy Gerard

A star is born: With the run at the Public Theater sold out and arrival on Broadway this summer assured, the producers of Hamilton unveiled their striking new logo for the show. Striking be…

SOURCE: Deadline at 05:45PM

20 Questions in 2 Minutes with Les Miserables Star Chris McCarrell

BroadwayBox goes backstage at the Imperial Theatre for a rapid-fire Q&A; with Les Miserables new Marius, Chris McCarrell.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 05:42PM

20 Questions in 2 Minutes with Les Miserables Star Chris McCarrell

BroadwayBox goes backstage at the Imperial Theatre for a rapid-fire Q&A with Les Miserables new Marius, Chris McCarrell.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 05:42PM

Photos! Raise a Toast to Tony Shalhoub & Diane Lane on Opening Night of The Mystery of Love & Sex by Broadway.com

Click for photos from the official opening night of The Mystery of Love & Sex on March 2, 2015 at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theatre.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:39PM

Defying the Odds, Living With Cancer and Loving Broadway With My Daughter: A Reader’s Story by Richard Heimler

On the heels of Broadway actress Krysta Rodriguez's announcement that she was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 30, a Playbill reader shares his story about living with lung cancer and…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:30PM

Extensive New Song-Focused FINDING NEVERLAND Video Featurette by Pat Cerasaro

Behind the songs of FINDING NEVERLAND

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:27PM

Photo Flash: Tena Stivicic, Rebecca Hall, Alex Kilgore and More at 2015 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize Ceremony by BroadwayWorld

The 2015 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize was awarded to Tena Stivicic for her play 3 Winters yesterday, March 2, in a celebration hosted by New York's Playwrights Horizons. Scroll down for photo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:26PM

Up on the Marquee: SOMETHING ROTTEN! by Walter McBride

The completely original new musical comedy Something Rotten, directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Casey Nicholaw The Book of Mormon, Aladdin, will begin previews Monday, March 23 …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:21PM

Photo Flash: John Kander, Greg Pierce and More Celebrate KID VICTORY Opening at Signature Theatre by BroadwayWorld

Virginia's Signature Theatre presents the world premiere production of Kid Victory, a new musical from legendary composer John Kander Chicago, Cabaret and acclaimed playwright Greg Pierce Sl…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:14PM

Review: Show 4: Glitterland – Secret Theatre, Lyric Hammersmith by Rebecca Pinnington

Glitterland is a country where the politicians perform daily. It is an act in which they deny their corruption, and an act in which they must present themselves as perfect citizens of a “w…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 05:12PM

Tenor Brandon Jovanovich Books an Unusual ‘Passage’ by Zach Freeman

Tenor Brandon Jovanovich has played heroic tenor roles here and around the world but this month is revealing two other sides of himself: playing the role of Walter, a German diplomat and hus…

SOURCE: Newcity Stage at 05:00PM

BWW TV Exclusive: Broadway Legend Barbara Cook Sings the Classics for the AMERICAN SONGBOOK Series! by BroadwayWorld TV

With a decades-spanning career and an unmatched list of accolades including Kennedy Center Honors and Tony, Grammy, and Drama Desk awards, Broadway icon Barbara Cook is beloved for her legen…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:00PM

Photo Flash: John Kander Celebrates Opening of His New Musical, Kid Victory

The famed Broadway composer collaborated with Greg Pierce on the Signature Theatre world premiere.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM

Review: The Church of Why Not

Theatre 167 shows us a week in the life of a beloved Upper West Side church.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM

Special Reports: Snapshots From London: Maggie Smith Hints at Retirement as Damian Lewis Returns

Six photos from this month's theatrical goings-on in the West End.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM
Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Review: Chicken Dust, Finborough Theatre by Rebecca Latham

It is a grim reality, rarely acknowledged in our everyday lives, that most of us have little idea of where our food comes from. Each time a video surfaces that demonstrates the horrific slau…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 04:58PM

Tena Štivicić Wins the 2015 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize by American Theatre Editors

The Croatian playwright has won the biggest and oldest prize for female playwrights.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:52PM

An Octoroon, Just as Popular in Brooklyn, Extends Again by Olivia Clement

Theatre for a New Audience has announced that due to popular demand, performances of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' widely acclaimed play An Octoroon will be extended. Originally s…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:49PM

Review: The Red Chair, Soho Theatre by George Washbourn

Adapted from her own book of the same title, Soho Theatre welcomes Sarah Cameron’s The Red Chair into the throng, in all its linguistic richness. A delectable, albeit overlong, flowing mon…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 04:49PM

This is How You Make 7 Larry David Fish in the Dark GIFs from a 32-Second Clip

BroadwayBox chopped up the 32-second Fish in the Dark teaser to make seven all-new Larry David GIFS.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 04:46PM

When the Art in a Museum Is Live by American Theatre Editors

Boundary-busting troupes like the Civilians, Pig Iron and Native Voices have staged plays in partnership with---and in counterpoint to---the art on the walls.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:45PM

The Nomad by Theasy.com

The Nomad Off Broadway, The Flea Theater Reviewed by Jan Rosenberg BOTTOM LINE: A vibrant musical odyssey chronicling the life of a wandering rebel with a rich score and ensemble. Who is …

SOURCE: Theatre is Easy at 04:41PM

Review: Mr Sole Abode, Shoreditch Town Hall by George Washbourn

Taking inference from Ben Okri’s novel The Famished Road, Benji Ried brings his 2007 show Mr Sole Abode to Shoreditch Town Hall. Constituting a brief insight into the solipsistic and fabri…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 04:41PM

PHOTO SPECIAL: From Mary to Julie to Florence to Carrie, These Are a Few of Our Favorite Marias by Matthew Blank

The beloved film adaptation of The Sound of Music celebrated its 50th anniversary March 2! Here are some of our favorite Marias.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:37PM

The Mystery of Love & Sex review – reticent characters get a voice by Alexis Soloski

Lincoln Center Theater at the Mitzi E Newhouse, New YorkAn actor with a face built for discontent animates a drama about a young interracial couple whose family keep butting into their low-w…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:36PM

Video! Get Drunk with a Demonic Puppet, a Playwright-Slash-Bartender & the Cast of Broadway’s Hand to God by Broadway.com

Broadway.com ventured to Brooklyn restaurant Lobo, where playwright Robert Askins moonlights as a bartender, to hang out (and get drunk) with the cast of the possessed puppet comedy Hand to …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:35PM

Larry David's FISH IN THE DARK Script Now Available For Pre-Order, Out 4/6 by Pat Cerasaro

Bring home the hilarity of Larry David's Broadway smash

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:33PM

Larry David’s Fish in the Dark: Video Preview by New York Theater

In the dark about Fish in the Dark, Larry David’s new Broadway comedy about two brothers struggling to deal with the death of their father, which opens on March 5th at the Cort Theater…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 04:33PM

Review: Marching On Together, Old Red Lion Theatre by Rebecca Jones

The Old Red Lion’s black box space has been transported to an uncertain and confining 1984 Leeds pub. I feel claustrophobic as the tiny space is made tinier by oppressive walls of corrugat…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 04:33PM

Tony Yazbeck Set to Dance and Sing in Solo Show at 54 Below by Olivia Clement

Tony Yazbeck, star of the acclaimed Broadway revival of On the Town will return to 54 Below for a solo show called The Floor Above Me, an evening of tenor melodies and tap dancing.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:32PM

Photo Flash: Tony Winning Playwright Terrence McNally Poses for THE CREATIVE FACES PROJECT by BroadwayWorld

Tony Award winning playwright Terrence McNally Love Valor Compassion, Master Class, Kiss of the Spider Woman is the latest featured artist in The Creative Faces Project an evolving portrait …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:30PM

St. Louis Zoo's grizzly bear, Bert, dies

The bear was euthanized Tuesday after an exam revealed irreversible health problems.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 04:30PM

GALAVANT Soundtrack Physical CD Now Available by Pat Cerasaro

Grab your copy of the GALAVANT soundtrack now

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:28PM

Olympia Dukakis, Estelle Parsons and More Set for ASPHODEL Reading at 92Y Next Week by BroadwayWorld

In advance of the inaugural Eudora Welty Biennial, which opens in Jackson, Mississippi, 92Y's Unterberg Poetry Center presents a dramatic reading of Asphodel, a story of three women visiting…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:26PM

Odds & Ends: NBC Taps Nicole Scherzinger, Juliette Binoche Set for New Kennedy Center Season & More by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. NBC Taps Nicole Scherzinger We're all hoping that Nicole Scherzinger will reprise her acclaimed star turn in London&r…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:24PM

Julia Murney Will Join “Dexter” and “The Following” Star Sam Underwood in Solo Debut Concert by Michael Gioia

Sam Underwood, currently starring in FOX's "The Following," will make his solo show debut March 14 at 54 Below with A Second Impression.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:22PM

Review: Die Zauberflöte, Royal Opera House by Guy Withers

Firstly, I was so glad to see so many children and young people at the performance, albeit brought by their wealthy parents. The Magic Flute still reigns as the first pick for an introductio…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 04:21PM

SPOON RIVER: THE CEMETERY ON THE HILL (ECLECTIC COMPANY): 100% – SWEET by Lemonmeter

SWEET Adapted from an anthology of poetry by Edgar Lee Masters, writer and director Maureen Lucy O’Connell blends the poet’s words with traditional songs to create a show that wi…

SOURCE: Bitter Lemons at 04:20PM

New World Stages experienced a bit of a British invasion this winter when CHURCHILL came to town, following its run at Chicago’s Greenhouse Theater by W42st Magazine

New World Stages experienced a bit of a British invasion this winter when CHURCHILL came to town, following its run at Chicago’s Greenhouse Theater Center.

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Review: Eberhardt’s Fierce Ride, in ‘The Nomad’ by Laura Collins-Hughes

“The Nomad,” from Elizabeth Swados and Erin Courtney, follows the journey of a Western woman who finds freedom posing as a man in North Africa.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 04:18PM

First Trailer For Maggie Smith & James Corden In THE LADY IN THE VAN by Pat Cerasaro

Dame Maggie Smith in a fabulous new role

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:17PM

MTC announces the world premiere of Simon Stephens’ HEISENBERG starring Mary-Louise Parker and Kenneth Welsh by Boneau/Bryan-Brown

  Lynne Meadow (Artistic Director) and Barry Grove (Executive Producer) are pleased to announce Manhattan Theatre Club will produce the world premiere of Heisenberg, the new play by two…

SOURCE: BONEAU/BRYAN-BROWN at 04:15PM

REVIEW: 'The Royal Society of Antarctica' at Gift Theatre by Chris Jones

A three-act, three-hour play set in Antarctica? At this point in this particular Chicago winter, it is hard to imagine an onstage prospect with less commercial potential. Even this critic �…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 04:15PM

'The Royal Society of Antarctica': Life and love at the bottom of the world by Chris Jones

A three-act, three-hour play set in Antarctica? At this point in this particular Chicago winter, it is hard to imagine an onstage prospect with less commercial potential. Even this critic �…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 04:15PM

Oh, Carole! See New Beautiful Star Chilina Kennedy’s Broadway Makeover by Broadway.com

We’ve got a new friend playing singer-songwriter Carole King in the hit musical Beautiful: Broadway alum Chilina Kennedy! The new star will step in to play the Grammy-winning legend be…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:11PM

The Kennedy Center Announces 2015–16 Season by American Theatre Editors

Juliette Binoche as Antigone, a Brazilian 'Oliver Twist' by Karen Zacarias and a women's voices festival anchor the Kennedy Center's theatrical season

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:11PM

Broadway in Chicago announces its 15th anniversary season by Hedy Weiss

Broadway In Chicago's 2015-2016 season will feature three Tony Award winners: "A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder," the revival of "Cabaret," and "Matilda The Musical." Also on the sched…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 04:10PM

Broadway's 'Beautiful' Gets a New Carole King

Canadian actress Chilina Kennedy is attempting a musical-theater hat trick: Taking the lead in a moneymaking Broadway show, playing a beloved American singer-songwriter, and filling the shoe…

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal at 04:05PM

Review: In ‘Abundance,’ by Beth Henley, Mail-Order Brides Find Husbands and Lice by Laura Collins-Hughes

Ms. Henley’s play, in a revival by the Actors Company Theater, is a rare western in which women are the stars.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 04:02PM

Inside First Day At Palace Theatre In New AN AMERICAN IN PARIS Video Featurette by Pat Cerasaro

A sneak peek of Broadway-bound AN AMERICAN IN PARIS

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:01PM

The Darker Side of Comedy: The Debate Society’s CAPE DISAPPOINTMENT by Courtney Kochuba

Staff Picks is a regular series where Samuel French staff members get the chance to chat about their favorite musicals or plays. The post The Darker Side of Comedy: The Debate Society’…

SOURCE: www.samuelfrench.com at 04:00PM

Photo Coverage: Luba Mason, Lee Roy Reams and More Perform at LOVE N' COURAGE Gala by Walter McBride

The two-time Tony Award-winning actress Tammy Grimes PRIVATE LIVES, THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN and composer David Amram scores for the films SPLENDOR IN THE GRASS and THE MANCHURIAN CANDIDAT…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:00PM

Video Flash: Watch Larry David's Antics in His New Broadway Play, Fish in the Dark

The production also stars Rosie Perez, Jayne Houdyshell, and more.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:00PM

Photo Flash: Alexander Hamilton Is Poised to Become a Big Star in Brand-New Broadway Artwork

Check out the logo for the midtown run of Lin-Manuel Miranda's acclaimed musical.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:00PM

Technology helps Blaine special-ed students expand theatrical range

Advances in technology have expanded the possibilities for special needs students who stage an annual theater production at Blaine High School.

SOURCE: StarTribune at 04:00PM
Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Mary-Louise Parker Heads Off-Broadway in 'Heisenberg' by David Rooney

The Tony and Emmy winner stars opposite Kenneth Welsh in the world-premiere play by Simon Stephens, currently represented on Broadway with 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:51PM

DONTRELL, WHO KISSED THE SEA: 80% – SWEET by Lemonmeter

BITTERSWEET Unfortunately, the rest of the play tends towards the shallow, and is not as appealing. The script morphs into a melodrama, romance and coming-of age tale, with a bit of comic, d…

SOURCE: Bitter Lemons at 03:44PM

Photo Flash: HAMILTON Unveils Broadway Artwork! by BroadwayWorld

The world premiere musical HAMILTON,inspired by the book 'Alexander Hamilton' byRon Chernow, with book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda and directed by Thomas Kail, has been extended…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:39PM

DUELING PREMIERES: New plays at Two River Theater and New Jersey Repertory Company by Philip

It’s not a contest. Neither play is perfect (few are); both treat personal issues with compassion and humor (too few do); and both are given first-class productions (common at both venues)…

SOURCE: sceneonstage.com at 03:38PM

Helen Mirren, the Fairy Godmother of Broadway Parties by Bennett Marcus

To Helen Mirren’s many roles, add Broadway fairy godmother, as Cherry Jones discovered when she was starring in in The Heiress, back in 1995. “I was in the shower at the Court Theater, f…

SOURCE: Vulture at 03:35PM

“Downton Abbey” Producers Deny Maggie Smith Departing Series by Andrew Gans

Producers of the hit PBS series "Downton Abbey" insist that Dame Maggie Smith, who stars as Dowager Countess of Grantham, was joking when she told the London Times that she plans t…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:35PM

BWW TV Exclusive: Spotlight on the Cast of AN AMERICAN IN PARIS- Meet Victor J. Wisehart by BroadwayWorld TV

Following an acclaimed tryout at Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, An American in Paris is currently in rehearsals for its upcoming Broadway run at the Palace Theatre Broadway at 47th Street. Pr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:30PM

Video! 30 Seconds of Comic Gold! Get a Taste of Larry David's Fish in the Dark by Broadway.com

Anticipation is high for the official Broadway opening of Larry David's Fish in the Dark. Here's a video teaser.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:28PM

Photo Coverage: Erin Davie & Emily Padgett Preview Songs from SIDE SHOW Reunion at 54 Below! by Walter McBride

The cast of the recent Broadway revival of SIDE SHOW reunites at 54 Below to celebrate this acclaimed production, on March 9, 2015. Erin Davie, Emily Padgett, Ryan Silverman, Matthew Hydzik,…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:27PM

The Verdict: Read Reviews of The Mystery of Love and Sex by Olivia Clement

Academy Award nominee Diane Lane and Tony nominee Tony Shalhoub star in Bathsheba Doran's The Mystery of Love & Sex, which officially opened Off-Broadway March 2 at Lincoln C…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:26PM

Highlights From Larry David in Fish in the Dark

TV's Larry David (he created "Seinfeld" along with Jerry Seinfeld and created and starred in "Curb Your Enthusiasm") makes his Broadway debut in Fish in the Dark, a p…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:26PM

Dramaturgy Playlist: 5 Plays for the 99-Seat War by Dylan Southard

I’m coming in with my hands over my head, okay? I’m not wearing a wire. I’m not carrying a weapon. I have credentials: I ran a nonprofit theater company here in Los Angeles for several…

SOURCE: Bitter Lemons at 03:22PM

BWW TV: Watch Highlights of Larry David & More in FISH IN THE DARK on Broadway! by BroadwayWorld TV

FISH IN THE DARK, the new comedy written by and starring Larry David, is running for an 18-week limited engagement through Sunday, June 7 at the Cort Theatre. Opening night is Thursday, Marc…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:15PM

Mary-Louise Parker to Star Off Broadway in ‘Heisenberg’

Mary-Louise Parker will return to the New York stage in “Heisenberg,” the world premiere of a new play by Simon Stephens (“The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time…

SOURCE: Variety at 03:15PM

A Filmmaker in Illinois Chimes in on the 99 Seat Debate: “If raising wages limits the number of theatres and their productions, maybe it’s time to by Colin Mitchell

I’m not sure where to start with this one, but figured I’d offer it up to the sharpened knives of the LemonHeadNation and see if they can make a nice chef salad out of it. Here&#…

SOURCE: Bitter Lemons at 03:15PM

They're Moving Uptown! See the Stars Align on Hamilton’s New Broadway Poster by Lindsay Champion

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s hip-hop musical Hamilton is arriving on Broadway beginning July 13, and we’ve got a sneak peek of the production’s new poster art. Directed by Thomas K…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:13PM

Juliette Binoche Antigone on Kennedy Center Season; Randy Graff, John Lloyd Young, Terri White, Too by Andrew Gans

Oscar winner Juliette Binoche will star in in the title role of Antigone as part of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts' 2015-16 season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:10PM

Goodman Theatre celebrates the legacy of August Wilson as part of citywide ‘Cycle’ by Hedy Weiss

August Wilson did not invent African-American theater, although throughout the 1980s and ’90s it might ... The post Goodman Theatre celebrates the legacy of August Wilson as part of ci…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 03:00PM

Don’t Miss: RSC’s Wolf Hall by Matthew Wexler

Want more Broadway Blog? Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! It seems like only yesterday (well… 15 years ago) that CATS played its last epic performance at the Winter Garden Theatre. …

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 03:00PM

Tony Nominee Amy Morton to Helm Premiere of Atlantic’s Guards at the Taj by Olivia Clement

Tony nominee Amy Morton (August: Osage County, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?) will direct the world premiere of Pulitzer finalist Rajiv Joseph's play Guards at the Taj, starring To…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:00PM

Amy Morton Set to Direct Rajiv Joseph's GUARDS AT THE TAJ at Atlantic Theater Company by BroadwayWorld

Atlantic Theater Company Neil Pepe, Artistic Director Jeffory Lawson, Managing Director has just announced that Tony Award nominated actor and director Amy Morton will stage the world premie…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:00PM

Theater News: Mary-Louise Parker to Return to the Stage in New Drama by Curious Incident Playwright

Simon Stephens drama Heisenberg will feature Parker opposite Twin Peaks baddie Kenneth Welsh.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM

Theater News: Beautiful, Matilda, and More Broadway Favorites Set to Visit the Kennedy Center

National-tour engagements and world-premiere plays join the D.C. theater's 2015-16 season.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM

Review: The Light Princess

A gravity-defying musical comes to the New Victory Theater.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM

Theater News: Audra McDonald, Jordan Roth, and More Join Honest Accomplice Theatre's Advisory Board

The LGBTQIA-focused theater company has launched a Kickstarter campaign for its 2015-16 season.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM

Theater News: Amy Morton to Direct World Premiere of New Rajiv Joseph Play Guards at the Taj

The drama will see a New York production at Atlantic Theater Company.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM

Omar Metwally & Arian Moayed Will Lead World Premiere of Rajiv Joseph's Guards at the Taj Off-Broadway by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Tony nominees Omar Metwally and Arian Moayed will star in the previously reported world premiere of Guards at the Taj off-Broadway. Directed by Amy Morton, the play by Pulitzer Prize finalis…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:00PM
Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Brian Sloan Talks About Casting Michael Urie in 9/11 Drama ‘WTC View’ by Jose Solis

Shortly before 9/11, playwright Brian Sloan placed an ad looking for a roommate. Little did he imagine how much his neighborhood would change in just an instant. Inspired by the responses he…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 02:59PM

Women, Neil Patrick Harris Among Biggest Drivers of 87th Annual Academy Awards Broadcast by BroadwayWorld

Behind all the glamor and glitz of the 2015 Oscars, women were a major driver of on-screen content during the 87th annual Academy Awards program, according to video analytics research insigh…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:59PM

Mr. Holder’s Neighborhood, Part Two: “If you’ve managed to earn a living doing theatre in LA, you are in the extreme minority” by Colin Mitchell

Sir Travis of the Michael Holder wasn’t finished. This is his response to this recent posting. From the Desk of Travis Michael Holder: Isaac Butler’s pro-AEA rant in the Parabasi…

SOURCE: Bitter Lemons at 02:58PM

Review: When Dogs Get Their Own Toy Story by Michael Block

Ever wonder what happens when owners go out and the pets are left alone? They put on a play! Naturally. In Animal Engine Theatre Company’s Dog Show, four enthusiastic dogs reassemble the b…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 02:51PM

Mary-Louise Parker to Return to New York Stage in Simon Stephens Premiere by Olivia Clement

Manhattan Theatre Club will stage the world premiere of Heisenberg, a new play by Olivier Award winner Simon Stephens of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time fame. …

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:50PM

CLOSER THAN EVER (GOOD PEOPLE THEATER): 100% – SWEET by Lemonmeter

SWEET A tastefully elegant production of Maltby & Shire’s CLOSER THAN EVER brings the duo’s beautiful and thought-provoking songs to life in the intimate performance space at…

SOURCE: Bitter Lemons at 02:49PM

Audra McDonald, Gavin Creel, Jeanine Tesori & More Join Honest Accomplice Theatre's Advisory Board by BroadwayWorld

The emerging theatre company, Honest Accomplice Theatre, founded by Maggie Keenan-Bolger, has announced their new Advisory Board of Gavin Creel, William Ivey Long, Audra McDonald, Greg Nobil…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:46PM

ArtsBeat: Mary-Louise Parker to Star in ‘Heisenberg’ Off Broadway by Patrick Healy

Simon Stephens’s “Heisenberg,” about the spark lit when a woman kisses a much older man at a London train station, will begin its run in May.

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

Tony Winner Lena Hall to Lead Industry Readings of New Play CEDAR STREET by BroadwayWorld

Tony Award winner Lena Hall will lead the cast at invitation-only industry readings of Cedar Street, a provocative new play by R. M. Cohen.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:39PM

Mary-Louise Parker & Kenneth Welsh Set to Star in Simon Stephens' HEISENBERG at MTC by BroadwayWorld

Lynne Meadow Artistic Director and Barry Grove Executive Producer just announced Manhattan Theatre Club will produce the world premiere of Heisenberg, the new play by two-time Olivier Award …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:39PM

CHURCHILL's Ronald Keaton on Becoming One of the Most Beloved World Leaders of All Time by Youtube

Ronald Keaton on becoming the man who coined the term "The Iron Curtain" in CHURCHILL.

SOURCE: YouTube at 02:36PM

Michael Urie Looks Back at Making ‘WTC View’ and Talks About the Differences Between Stage and Screen Acting by Jose Solis

A few years before he became famous for his comedic turns in Ugly Betty, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying and the delightful Buyer & Cellar, a fresh-out-of-college Michae…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 02:31PM

BWW Interview: How Elle McLemore's 'New' Movie AT THE TOP OF THE PYRAMID Prepared Her for BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL by Matt Tamanini

Hawaii-born Elle McLemore burst onto the theatre scene in 2011 when she was cast as the evil Eva in the Pre-Broadway National Tour of BRING IT ON THE MUSICAL. Like most of that cast, McLemor…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:30PM

Hart & Soul: Backstage at Chicago with Jennifer Nettles, Episode 6: Turban Time by Broadway.com

Jennifer Nettles gets a very special lesson in wrapping one's head in a scarf between shows at Chicago.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:26PM

It’s cause for celebration: The Ensemblist Podcast has...

It’s cause for celebration: The Ensemblist Podcast has reached 100,000 lifetime downloads! Thanks to our friends Aaron Albano, Ryan Steele, Stephanie Gibson, Reed Kelly, Matthew Steffens, …

SOURCE: theensemblist.com at 02:25PM

Tony-Winning Weeds Star Mary-Louise Parker to Return to New York Stage in Heisenberg by Ryan McPhee

Tony and Emmy winner Mary-Louise Parker will star opposite Kenneth Welsh in the world premiere of Heisenberg off-Broadway this spring. The play, penned by The Curious Incident of the Dog in …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:21PM

Video Roundup: Meet the New Cast of Broadway's LES MISERABLES! by BroadwayWorld

Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed new production of Boublil amp Schonberg's Les Miserables will welcome several new cast members for its second year on Broadway beginning tonight, March 3 at Th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:18PM

‘Antigone’, ‘Matilda’, ‘Kinky Boots’, ‘A Gentleman’s Guide To Love and Murder’,”Beautiful’, The Bridges of Madison County’, an by Guest Author

The Kennedy Center Announced its 2015-2016 Theatre Season: ______ Antigone Starring Juliette Binoche, Directed by Ivo van Hove Three World Premiere Plays as part of the Women’s Voices Thea…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:03PM

ArtsBeat: Mary-Louise Parker to Star in ‘Heinsenberg’ Off Broadway by Patrick Healy

Simon Stephens’s “Heisenberg,” about the spark lit when a woman kisses a much older man at a London train station, will begin its run in May.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 02:00PM

Theater News: Oprah's Broadway Debut Will Have to Wait

The television mogul has opted against her rumored turn on the Great White Way.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM

Theatre News: Cast announced for Salisbury Little Shop of Horrors

Gareth Machin's production also runs at the Mercury Theatre, Colchester

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 02:00PM
Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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“Diversions and Delights” Opens Thursday by Trav S.D.

Filed under: Indie Theatre, PLUGS, STEAMPUNK/ VICTORIANA Tagged: Craig Dudley, Diversions and Delights, John Gay, Oscar Wilde

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 01:59PM

Photo Coverage: Inside Theatre for the New City's 12th Annual LOVE N' COURAGE Gala by Walter McBride

The two-time Tony Award-winning actress Tammy Grimes PRIVATE LIVES, THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN and composer David Amram scores for the films SPLENDOR IN THE GRASS and THE MANCHURIAN CANDIDAT…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:54PM

Oprah Winfrey discusses Harpo Studios closing, film work and Broadway by Miriam Di Nunzio

In an exclusive interview with hollywoodreporter.com, Oprah Winfrey talks about the permanent closing of her ... The post Oprah Winfrey discusses Harpo Studios closing, film work and Broadwa…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 01:46PM

BWW CD Reviews: Rachel Potter's NOT SO BLACK AND WHITE Vivacious and Heartfelt by David Clarke

Despite growing up in Texas, I more or less hated country music for most of my life. If only more of it had sounded like Rachel Potter's first full length album NOT SO BLACK AND WHITE. If it…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:43PM

Photo Coverage: Broadway Honors Helen Mirren at Roundabout's THERE'S NOTHING LIKE A DAME Gala! by Jennifer Broski

Roundabout Theatre Company presented its annual 2015 Spring Gala 'There is Nothing Like a Dame' last night, March 2, 2015 in the Grand Ballroom of the Waldorf Astoria 301 Park Avenue, NYC. T…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:42PM

Jess Goldstein, Douglas W. Schmidt & More to Receive 2015 TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards by BroadwayWorld

Tony Award-winning costume designer, JESS GOLDSTEIN currently represented on Broadway with Jersey Boys and On the Town, and scenic designer DOUGLAS W. SCHMIDT are among the 2015 TDFIrene Sha…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:41PM

Exclusive Photos! Hang Out Backstage with the Revolting Children (and Adults) of Broadway’s Matilda by Broadway.com

Ever wonder what happens backstage during a Broadway show? Broadway.com Photo Editor Caitlin McNaney spent the evening behind the scenes at Matilda, snapping photos from the wings, onstage a…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:41PM

Modernising classic plays is a cheap and patronising trick by Rupert Christiansen

George Bernard Shaw's Man and Superman makes no sense when it tries to be relevent to us, says Rupert Christiansen

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 01:30PM

Broadway in Chicago Plans Gentlemans Guide, If/Then Plus Other Recent Hits by Robert Viagas

Celebrating its 15th anniversary, the Broadway in Chicago series announced that its 2015-16 season will include visits from the national tours of recent Broadway hits A Gentleman&rsq…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:28PM

“Girls” Star Will Join Marin Mazzie for Reading of Misalliance by Andrew Gans

Gingold Theatrical Group’s Project Shaw, which is under the leadership of founding artistic director David Staller, will continue April 6 at 7 PM with a reading of George Bernard S…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:28PM

‘2015-2016 ‘World Stages Series’ Announced by The Kennedy Center by Guest Author

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts today announced its programming for the 2015-2016 World Stages series. With a long history of presenting original international theater wor…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:28PM

When Brecht met Weill: a dazzling but doomed partnership by Philip Hensher

Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny is a warning about a society of pleasure-seekers on the brink of financial ruin. Sound familiar? The time is right for Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill’…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:25PM

Nicole Scherzinger & More Set for New NBC Variety Series Hosted by Marlon Wayans by TV News Desk

NBC has ordered six hourlong episodes of 'I Can Do That' working title, a comedy variety series where six celebrities will be asked to put on an entertainment show with skills they didn't e…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:24PM

Spotlight On...Sara Antkowiak by Michael Block

Name: Sara AntkowiakHometown: Rye, NHEducation: University of New Hampshire, summa cum laudeSelect Credits: Elsinore County (Rosensern, Theatre Row), "One Life to Live" (Genevieve, ABC)…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 01:19PM

Dance on Cloud Nine with The Gorgeous Double Disc On the Town Cast Recording

We are armed with GIFs and diving head first into the double disc cast recording of Broadway's On the Town.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 01:16PM

Pioneer Theatre’s Play-By-Play Series Serves Up “Slow Food” by Wendy MacLeod by Kenneth Jones

Playwright Wendy MacLeod talks about her new play, "Slow Food," getting a March 6-7 reading by Pioneer Theatre Company in Salt Lake City.

SOURCE: By Kenneth Jones at 01:16PM

Klea Blackhurst, Darius de Haas & More Set for Lyrics & Lyricists' NEW YORK: SONGS OF THE CITY, 3/21-23 by BroadwayWorld

There are eight million stories in the Naked City-and a song to go with each of them.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:14PM

Review: The Parody of the Opera by Michael Block

Thanks to Sir Andrew Lloyd Weber, The Phantom of the Opera and theater have a special relationship. Like the silent film before it, the musical has almost become the iconic adaptation staple…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 01:10PM

Marin Mazzie, Becky Ann Baker & More Set for GTG/Project Shaw's MISALLIANCE, 4/6 by BroadwayWorld

Celebrating its 10th year, Gingold Theatrical Group's PROJECT SHAW, under the leadership of Founding Artistic Director David Staller, presents its 102nd production, Shaw's 1910 high-flying c…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:06PM

PHOTO ARCHIVE: From Colm to Karimloo, Looking Back at Nearly 30 Years of Les Misrables Stars! by Matthew Blank

As the Broadway revival of Les Misérables welcomes a new set of leads March 3 (some of whom weren't even born when the show first premiered), we look back at some of the amazing talent…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:04PM

Full casting announced for ENO’s Sweeney Todd by Georgia Snow

Rosalie Craig and Matthew Seadon-Young have joined the cast of Sweeney Todd, which begins its run at the London Coliseum at the

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 01:03PM

Munster’s Theatre at the Center continues winning formula with 25th anniversary season by Sun-Times

By Catey Sullivan | For the Sun-Times The shallow stage can be problematic. And for ... The post Munster’s Theatre at the Center continues winning formula with 25th anniversary se…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 01:00PM

Photo Flash: Alec Baldwin, Jane Krakowski, and More Honor Helen Mirren at Roundabout Theatre Company Gala

Mirren currently stars on Broadway in Peter Morgan's drama The Audience.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM

Photo Flash: John Slattery, Jennifer Grey, and More Toast 30 Years of Atlantic Theater Company

Emmy winner Felicity Huffman hosted the milestone event.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM

Photo Flash: First Production Photos of Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles in Chicago

Nettles stars as Roxie Hart alongside Broadway's Carly Hughes as Velma Kelly.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM

Theatre News: Royal Court's new season includes verbatim NHS play

Other highlights include debbie tucker green's new play hang

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 01:00PM
Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Shakespeare’s Globe celebrates five-year box office high by Georgia Snow

Shakespeare’s Globe has reported a five-year high in box office sales as part of its annual report. Turnover for the venue –

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:57PM

Photos! More Sexy Shots of Chicago Partners in Crime Jennifer Nettles & Carly Hughes by Broadway.com

Click for more photos of Chicago stars Jennifer Nettles and Carly Hughes as fishnet-wearing convicts Roxie and Velma at the Ambassador Theatre.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:54PM

ANTIGONE, Starring Oscar Winner Juliette Binoche, Set for Kennedy Center's 2015-16 Season; Plus BEAUTIFUL, 'BRIDGES' & More! by BroadwayWorld

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts today announced its 2015-2016 theater season. As the nation's performing arts center, the Kennedy Center is dedicated to bringing theater's…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:50PM

In Honor of My Father: Major General John Henderson Mitchell: RIP 1933-2013 by Colin Mitchell

My father passed away on this day, March 3, two years ago. In his honor I repost the eulogy I wrote and delivered at his memorial ceremony in Colorado Springs days after his death. I post th…

SOURCE: Bitter Lemons at 12:50PM

Meet the Cast of ‘Flyin’ West’ at Bowie Community Theatre: Part 2: Kecia A. Campbell by Joel Markowitz

In Part 2 of a series of interviews with the cast and director of Flyin’ West at Bowie Community Theatre, meet Kecia A. Campbell. Please introduce yourself and tell our readers where t…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:48PM

Photo: First Look - Dame Maggie Smith Stars in Film Adaptation of THE LADY IN THE VAN by Movies News Desk

Maggie Smith, a two-time Oscar winner, recreates one of her most celebrated roles - the singular Miss Shepherd - in TriStar's The Lady in the Van, Alan Bennett's big-screen comedic adaptatio…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:47PM

Oprah Winfrey Nixes Broadway Revival of “Too Depressing” ‘night, Mother by Robert Viagas

Media mogul Oprah Winfrey has canceled plans to star in a Broadway revival of ’night, Mother, saying Marsha Norman’s Tony- and Pulitzer-winning drama is &ldqu…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:44PM

NEW YORK REVIEW: Churchill by Lucy Komisar

Ronald Keaton is very good as the middle aged Churchill, offering a view of the man that shows personal sensitivity as well as political astuteness. And director Kurt Johns, moving Churchill…

SOURCE: www.uktheatre.net at 12:38PM

Dennis Barker obituary by David McKie

Journalist and author whose work graced the Guardian’s pages for half a century Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:31PM

Actors’ Equity Responds to L.A. Actors and Critics Infuriated by Proposal for More Pay by Michael Gioia

Following the news that Actors' Equity Association proposed a new Los Angeles 99-Seat Theatre Plan contract — which would guarantee actors and stage managers are paid a sal…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:31PM

Photos! Stars Shine Bright at Roundabout Theatre Company Spring Gala Honoring Helen Mirren by Broadway.com

The Audience star Helen Mirren was the guest of honor at the Roundabout Theatre Company’s 2015 spring gala on March 2, 2015 at the Waldorf Astoria’s Grand Ballroom. Click for pho…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:29PM

Respectable revival of 'Earnest' from Chesapeake Shakespeare Company by Tim Smith

There is just no underestimating the importance of Oscar Wilde.

SOURCE: The Baltimore Sun Subscription at 12:28PM

Oprah Winfrey Will Not Be Making Broadway Debut in 'NIGHT, MOTHER: 'I Want Something With a Happier Ending' by TV News Desk

The 'Selma' star reveals she has now opted against the idea of making her Broadway debut in NIGHT, MOTHER.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:20PM

Apollo Theater to honor blues singer Billie Holiday

NEW YORK (AP) -- The Apollo Theater is planning events to commemorate the 100th birthday of blues singer Billie Holiday....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 12:19PM

Stage review: Off the Wall's adaptation of Ibsen's 'Ghosts' is fresh but rushed

Scandinavian writers have been churning out lots of depraved material lately, from “The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo” to the creators of such creepy and popular TV shows as “The Killing…

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 12:13PM

PHOTO CALL: The Dame Gets Her Due as Kelli O’Hara, Laura Benanti, Alan Cumming and Laura Osnes Seren by Matthew Blank

Roundabout Theatre Company, under the artistic direction of Todd Haimes, presented its annual 2015 spring gala, entitled There Is Nothing Like a Dame, March 2 in the Grand Ballroom of the Wa…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12PM

PHOTO CALL: The Dame Gets Her Due as Kelli O’Hara, Santino Fontana, Laura Benanti, Alan Cumming and by Matthew Blank

Roundabout Theatre Company, under the artistic direction of Todd Haimes, presented its annual 2015 spring gala, entitled There Is Nothing Like a Dame, March 2 in the Grand Ballroom of the Wa…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12PM

New Charles Mee Premiere Searches for Love at a Blow-Out Party Downtown by Olivia Clement

La Mama and Witness Relocation will present the premiere of Daily Life Everlasting, the new work penned by Charles Mee (Big Love). Witness Relocation will apply their signature pop-cultu…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01PM

Review: Yankee Tavern/American Blues Theater by Zach Freeman

  RECOMMENDED Steven Dietz’s brilliant 2008 play, beautifully realized by American Blues Theater, is about the after-effects of 9/11, a catastrophe that produced not only terror and d…

SOURCE: Newcity Stage at 12:00PM

5 Videos Celebrating 50 Years of The Sound of Music by Mark Ezovski

As the 1965 classic film version of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II's The Sound of Music comes upon its 50th anniversary, Playbill takes a look at some of the videos that helpe…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM

Photo Flash: Tony Shalhoub and Diane Lane Open in The Mystery of Love & Sex

Bathsheba Doran's drama at Lincoln Center Theater also stars Gayle Rankin and Mamoudou Athie.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM

Theater News: On the Town's Tony Yazbeck to Sing and Dance in His Show The Floor Above Me

Special guests Clyde Alves and Melinda Sullivan are set to join Yazbeck at 54 Below.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM

Theatre News: Almeida announces cast for Stephens' Carmen Disruption

Sharon Small will make her Almeida debut alongside Olivier winner Noma Dumezweni

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 12:00PM
Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Oprah Winfrey Will Not Star in 'Night, Mother on Broadway, is Eyeing 'Happier' Plays by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Oprah Winfrey will not be making her long-awaited Broadway debut in 'Night, Mother. As previously reported, the iconic talk show host had been looking to headline a revival of the play o…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:57AM

How Did His Life Become a Musical? by Linda Buchwald

The fascinating journey of Benjamin Scheuer’s The Lion — There’s an old theatre adage that a show doesn’t really become itself until it’s had several production…

SOURCE: TDF at 11:56AM

Spotlight Night: You are invited to a theatrical evening to benefit ArtsATL on March 24 by ArtsATL Staff

Atlanta is a theater town. Make that theaters. The metro area boasts more than 30 companies, and we’re here to tell you about them through

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 11:56AM

‘Harvey’ at Tantallon Community Players by Greg Kenney

The great Sanford Meisner once said that “the key to great acting is living truthfully in imaginary circumstances.” The cast of Tantallon’s latest production, which is Mary…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:54AM

An Octoroon by Daniel J. Lee

This post is by Daniel J. Lee In 2015, it’s a bold move to revive a century and a half-old play that bears a racially insensitive title, and it’s an even bolder move to refrain from apol…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 11:53AM

Stars of Broadway Will Sing New York: Songs of the City at Town Hall by Adam Hetrick

Klea Blackhurst, Darius de Haas, La Tanya Hall, Leslie Kritzer, Jeffrey Schecter and Billy Stritch will celebrate the Big Apple in song March 21-23 at the 92Y as part of the latest Lyric…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:52AM

Emma Watson Joins McKellen, Hopkins in TV Adaptation of THE DRESSER by TV News Desk

Today Starz revealed that Emily Watson The Theory of Everything, War Horse has joined the cast as 'Her Ladyship'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:44AM

Emily Watson Joins McKellen, Hopkins in TV Adaptation of THE DRESSER by TV News Desk

Today Starz revealed that Emily Watson The Theory of Everything, War Horse has joined the cast as 'Her Ladyship'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:44AM

FIRST LISTEN: Cashmere Cat's 'Adore' Featuring Ariana Grande by BroadwayWorld

Adore, the new song from Cashmere Cat featuring Ariana Grande, is out now on Friends Keep SecretsInterscope. Listen below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:32AM

PHOTO CALL: Jennifer Garner, Jane Krakowski, Laura Osnes, Joshua Henry and Dozens More Walk the Roun by Matthew Blank

Roundabout Theatre Company, under the artistic direction of Todd Haimes, presented its annual 2015 spring gala, entitled There Is Nothing Like a Dame, March 2 in the Grand Ballroom of the Wa…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Cate Blanchett Gets Wicked in All New Clip from Disney's CINDERELLA by Movies News Desk

PEOPLE has shared an exclusive clip at Cate Blanchett in Disney's upcoming CINDERELLA, a live-action version of the fairy tale hitting theaters March 13. Check it out below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:27AM

Wakey-wakey: American Ballet Theatre’s new Sleeping Beauty by Judith Mackrell

Alexei Ratmansky is aiming to make his new production of the classic ballet as close to Marius Petipa’s 1890 original as he can – and the dancers are rising to the physical challengeIt�…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:25AM

Meryl sings in deleted 'Into the Woods' scene

Watch Streep perform a new Stephen Sondheim song called 'She'll Be Back.' It's good!        

SOURCE: USA Today at 11:25AM

Streep sings new Sondheim song in deleted scene

The song was cut from the 'Into the Woods' movie, but you can watch it now!        

SOURCE: USA Today at 11:24AM

VIDEO: Watch THE COMEDIANS Star Josh Gad Use 'Olaf' to Get Out of Trouble by TV News Desk

THE COMEDIANS stars Billy Crystal Broadway's 700 Sundays and Josh Gad Broadway's Book of Mormon reveal that they are not ashamed to use their animated counterparts in real life situations.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:22AM

Photo Flash: First Look at CHICAGO's Newest Merry Murderesses - Jennifer Nettles & Carly Hughes! by BroadwayWorld

Now through Sunday, March 29, Grammy Award-winning singersongwriter and international music superstar Jennifer Nettles and Broadway baby Carly Hughes Pippin, Beautiful are dazzling New York …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:21AM

Before He Was Matthew Morrison, He Was Choreographer Mia Michaels’ Star Pupil: “Matty Fresh” by Olivia Clement

Three-time Emmy Award-winning choreographer of "So You Think You Can Dance" fame Mia Michaels opens up to Playbill.com about finally breaking into the Broadway world with t…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:15AM

To Mia Michaels, “Glee” and Finding Neverland Star Matthew Morrison Will Always Be “Matty Fresh” by Olivia Clement

Three-time Emmy Award-winning choreographer of "So You Think You Can Dance" fame Mia Michaels opens up to Playbill.com about finally breaking into the Broadway world with t…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:15AM

Veteran Broadway Costumers Honored With 2015 TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards by Robert Viagas

Jess Goldstein, Tony Award-winning designer for Jersey Boys and On the Town, and Douglas W. Schmidt (42nd Street), will be honored at the 2015 TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards, which will be pre…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:13AM

Personalized Voicemail Message from Hugh Jackman Among Items for LPTW Annual Auction by Movies News Desk

Want to get a fabulous prize and help support women in theatre Bidding is now open for the 2015 LPTW Annual Auction

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:09AM

Review: "The Whipping Man" starring Ray Anthony Thomas & Tom White at Portland (ME.) Stage by April Boyle

Portland Stage's production of "The Whipping Man" is filled with thought-provoking issues, surprising plot twists and an emotionally gripping story.

SOURCE: www.pressherald.com at 11:08AM

Preview: It’s About Love Again This Year/RE|Dance Group by Sharon Hoyer

RECOMMENDED Michael Estanich’s newest creation for RE|Dance glides on gentle waves of sweet nostalgia and romance, ruffled at points by eddies of humor and the chop of desire. Dancers…

SOURCE: Newcity Stage at 11:07AM

Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Star Tapped for New ABC Drama Series by Olivia Clement

Tony nominee Mireille Enos has been cast in the new Shonda Rhimes drama pilot "The Catch," Variety reports. Produced by ABC Studios, "The Catch" is the new project from R…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:04AM

Liz Callaway, Ryan Silverman and Beth Leavel Will Sing West Side Story, Gypsy and More at Town Hall by Adam Hetrick

Broadway By the Year has announced the lineup of artists who will perform selections from musicals spanning 1941-1965, including the classics Oklahoma!, My Fair Lady, West Side Story, Gy…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:04AM

DIRTY DANCING National Tour Welcomes New 'Baby' Tonight by BroadwayWorld

Gillian Abbott assumes the iconic role of Frances Baby Houseman tonight in the North American tour of Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story On Stage. Abbott joins the production as it begins per…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:04AM

Jane Lynch Will Be an “Angel From Hell” by Andrew Gans

Jane Lynch, who recently filmed her final episode on the hit Fox program "Glee," has already lined up her next TV gig.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM

End of Q3 Broadway Grosses and Attendance Results for the 2014-15 Season by Ken Davenport

The end of the 3rd quarter is my favorite.  First, it means that spring is around the corner.  And second, it signifies the beginning of our “kick” toward the end of the year. …

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

Rob Auton: the Brian Cox of comedy by Paul Fleckney

An award-winning joke about a chocolate bar gave the impression that Rob Auton was a ruthless gag-merchant. But his meandering, poetic shows, riffing on his amazement at the world, encompass…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:00AM

Interviews: Leading Ladies: Nancy Carroll - 'I have no idea how anyone sustains a plan in this business'

In the latest of our occasional series, we get 'closer' to an actress every director wants to work with

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 11:00AM

Review: The Rise and Shine of Comrade Fiasco (Gate Theatre)

Andrew Whaley's 1990 Zimbabwe-set drama gets 'tangled in its own symbolism'

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 11:00AM

Theater News: Glee's Jane Lynch Will Move On to CBS Pilot Angel From Hell

Lynch's final episode of Glee will air in less than three weeks.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00AM

Theater News: Dirty Dancing Tour Will Welcome New "Baby"

The tour will soon be visiting Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and more cities across the U.S.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00AM

Hottest Articles on BWW 2/24/2015 - 3/3/2015

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SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:00AM
Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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'GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE' Tour Will Kick Off in Chicago This Fall; IF/THEN, GOTTA DANCE World Premiere & More Coming to the Windy City! by BroadwayWorld

Broadway In Chicago has announced the upcoming 2015-2016 season line-up celebrating Broadway In Chicago's 15th anniversary. The hits just keep on coming to Chicago with the Pre-Broadway Wor…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:55AM

Iconic Carole King Sings at Beautiful’s West End Curtain Call

The iconic songwriter and performer Carole King was on hand for the Feb. 24 opening night of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical at London's Aldwych Theatre. Reluctant to see her heartbre…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:52AM

Kerry Washington to Be Honored At GLAAD Media Awards by TV News Desk

GLAAD, the nation's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender LGBT media advocacy organization, today announced it will honor Golden Globe and Emmy-nominated actress Kerry Washington at the 26t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:51AM

STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights from West End's BEAUTIFUL, Starring Katie Brayben! by Stage Tube

The West End production of Beautiful - The Carole King Musical, opened on 24 February 2014 at the Aldwych Theatre, London. Directed by Marc Bruni, Beautiful - The Carole King Musical has boo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:48AM

Clive Owen Making Broadway Debut in Pinter’s OLD TIMES by Courtney Kochuba

Roundabout Theater Company announced on Monday that Oscar-nominee Clive Owen will make his Broadway debut this fall in a revival of Harold Pinter’s Old Times. Douglas Hodge, the Tony A…

SOURCE: www.samuelfrench.com at 10:43AM

Feature: Dead Centre speculates with Lippy by Amy Gunn

In 2000, four women were found dead in their home in Leixlip, County Kildare. Frances Mulrooney and her three nieces, Josephine, Brigid Ruth and Catherine had chosen to starve themselves to …

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 10:41AM

Hugh Jackman Will Record Your Voicemail Message to Support Women in Theatre by Olivia Clement

The League of Professional Theatre Women is midway through its annual auction, with all proceeds to help further the League's mission of promoting visibility and creating opportunity for…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:39AM

Jeremy Jordan Lands Role on CBS’ “Supergirl” by Andrew Gans

Jeremy Jordan, a Tony nominee for his performance in the hit Disney musical Newsies and currently starring in the film adaption of "The Last 5 Years," will have a guest-starrin…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM

“FISH IN THE DARK ” COMES TO BROADWAY by Newsdesk

Comedy, comedy, and more comedy. That’s the answer to the question, “What do you get when you cross funnyman Larry David with a big Broadway show?” And it’s also the reason that audi…

SOURCE: StageLight Magazine at 10:30AM

'If/Then,' 'Matilda' part of Broadway in Chicago's new season by Johnny Oleksinski

Broadway in Chicago filled in the gaps of its 2015-16 season on Tuesday.

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 10:30AM

On the Twentieth Century Pushes Back Opening Night by Courtney Kochuba

Roundabout Theatre Company’s On The Twentieth Century, starring Tony and Emmy Award-winner Kristin Chenoweth and Tony Award nominee Peter Gallagher, has postponed its opening night fro…

SOURCE: www.samuelfrench.com at 10:29AM

With Sellout Crowds and Broadway on the Horizon, Hamilton Unveils Revolutionary New Logo by Matthew Blank

Hamilton, the hot new musical by Tony Award-winning In the Heights star and creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, has released a brand new logo!

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:26AM

Lives of the Saints **1/2 and Brooklynite ** by Barry

                           By: David ShewardThere's a fine line between satire and realistic comedy which two Off-Broadway productions attempt to walk. Lives of the…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 10:19AM

Verbatim play about the NHS leads new Royal Court season by Georgia Snow

New plays by Michael Wynne, Debbie Tucker Green and Gary Owen will feature as part of the Royal Court’s spring/summer season, which

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:16AM

Photo Coverage: On the Red Carpet at Roundabout's Gala, Honoring Helen Mirren! by Jennifer Broski

Roundabout Theatre Company presented its annual 2015 Spring Gala 'There is Nothing Like a Dame' last night, March 2, 2015 in the Grand Ballroom of the Waldorf Astoria 301 Park Avenue, NYC. T…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:14AM

VIDEO: Hugh Jackman Open to 'Wolverine' Cameo in Upcoming DEADPOOL by Movies News Desk

In an all-new video, Hugh Jackman tells MTV UK that he'd be up for appearing alongside Ryan Reynolds in DEADPOOL in his iconic role as Wolverine. Watch the clip below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:09AM

Lea Salonga in Negotiations for New Broadway Musical Allegiance by Andrew Gans

Tony winner Lea Salonga, who created the role of Kei Kimura in the 2012 Old Globe production of Allegiance—  the new musical that charts the lives of Japanese Americans wh…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM

Interview with Peter Gallagher by Ted Sod

Education Dramaturg Ted Sod interviews actor Peter Gallagher about his role in On the Twentieth Century. Ted Sod: Where were you born and educated, Peter? Peter Gallagher: I was born in Ne…

SOURCE: blog.roundabouttheatre.org at 10:00AM

Interviews by Call Me Adam: Sutton Foster by BroadwaySpotted

“Call Me Adam” chats with two-time Tony Award winner Sutton Foster about making her Carnegie Hall solo debut with the New York Pops and Music Director/Conductor Steven Reineke…

SOURCE: BroadwaySpotted at 10:00AM

Dirty Dancing Tour Welcomes a New “Baby” Tonight by Andrew Gans

Gillian Abbott assumes the role of Frances “Baby” Houseman tonight in the North American tour of Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story On Stage, which continues at …

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM

Theatre News: Full casting and extra performance announced for Sweeney Todd starring Emma Thompson

Rosalie Craig and Alex Gaumond are joining the cast, and there will be an extra matinee on 5 April

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 10:00AM
Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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GRACE NOTES: Tuesday, March 3, 2015 by Susan Grace

Today’s Highlights: * Erika Henningsen (Fantine), Chris McCarrell (Marius), Gavin Lee (Thenardier), Rachel Izen (Mme. Thenardier) and Wallace Smith (Enjolras) begins their runs in Les Mis…

SOURCE: Grace Notes Subscription at 09:59AM

Oscar Hammerstein II's Daughter, Alice Hammerstein Mathias, Passes Away at 93 by BroadwayWorld

According to published reports, Alice Hammerstein Mathias, daughter of legendary theatre lyricist Oscar Hammerstein II, passed away last week from pneumonia. She was 93 years old.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:58AM

Photo: First Look - Anthony Hopkins & Ian McKellen Star in New Starz Film THE DRESSER by TV News Desk

Starz, in partnership with the BBC, today announced that production has officially begun on the movie for television The Dresser, an adaptation of Ronald Harwood's play, to be directed by Ri…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:58AM

PHOTO: First Look - Tom Hanks Stars in Carly Rae Jepsen's 'I Really Like You' Music Video by BroadwayWorld

The singer turned to Instagram yesterday to share an image of the 'Saving Mr. Banks' actor on the set of the video filming, along with the caption 'Coming Soon IReallyLikeYou.'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:54AM

Oh La La! Tickets Now On Sale to See Vanessa Hudgens, Corey Cott & More in Gigi on Broadway by Broadway.com

Thank heaven! Tickets are now available to see the the Vanessa Hudgens-led Gigi on the Great White Way. The tuner, which played a pre-Broadway engagement at the Kennedy Center, will begin pr…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:51AM

Is Sara Bareilles’ Waitress Musical Heading to Broadway? by Adam Hetrick, Michael Gioia

The new Sara Bareilles-scored musical Waitress, which will make its world premiere at the American Repertory Theater in August 2015, may be headed to Broadway following…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:51AM

Maxine Peake to discuss female actors with Vicky Featherstone on BBC2 show by David Hutchison

Maxine Peake will discuss women on stage and screen with arts figures including Royal Court artistic director Vicky Featherstone in the first

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:44AM

Broadway-Bound HAMILTON Joins Social Media! by BroadwayWorld

The world premiere musical HAMILTON, inspired by the book 'Alexander Hamilton' by Ron Chernow, with book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda and directed by Thomas Kail, has been extend…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:42AM

Rialto Chatter: Jessie Nelson and Sara Bareilles' WAITRESS Musical Coming to Broadway After Run at A.R.T.? by Rialto Chatter

According to a recent post by the A.R.T. the show already has plans for Broadway The theatre auctioned off tickets to the show's opening night on Broadway as a part of its 2015 gala, teasing…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:37AM

Crouch Touch Pause Engage review – Gareth Thomas’s coming-out tale lacks spirit of its subject by Andrew Dickson

There’s no denying the power of the story but this verbatim play has the feeling of a well-intentioned research projectIn 2009, rugby star Gareth “Alfie” Thomas had the world at his fe…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:28AM

Kevin Spacey Goes from “House of Cards” to Clarence Darrow by Mark Shenton

"House of Cards" star Kevin Spacey reprises his solo turn in the title role of Clarence Darrow beginning performances at London's Old Vic Theatre March 3-April 11.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:26AM

Photo Coverage: Atlantic Theater Company Celebrates 30 Years at 2015 Gala! by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Just last night, Atlantic Theater Company Neil Pepe, Artistic Director Jeffory Lawson, Managing Director presented its landmark 30th Anniversary Gala, at The Pierre 2 East 61st Street at 5th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:24AM

Mel Brooks to perform one-off solo show in London by Georgia Snow

Mel Brooks will perform a one-off solo show at London’s Prince of Wales Theatre later this month. Mel Brooks Live in London

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:10AM

Alan Cumming, Laura Benanti & More Remind Helen Mirren 'She Cannot Sing' by Movies News Desk

Alec Baldwin, who introduced the performance segment of the gala evening, told the crowd, 'Helen Mirren can do a lot of things. She can act. She speaks French. But there's one thing she cann…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:07AM

Aspiring sound technicians should start young by Ak Bennett-Hunter

I am in the Ballroom area at the Royal Festival Hall and a sound check is in progress. The sound operator is

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:00AM

Review: Dunsinane/Chicago Shakespeare Theater by Alex Huntsberger

RECOMMENDED David Greig’s “Dunsinane” is a play playing three different games at once. The first game is that the play is a kinda-sorta sequel to Shakespeare’s “Macbeth.” The sec…

SOURCE: Newcity Stage at 09:00AM

Arts news: N.J. State Arts Council awards $187,500 in fellowships, Nathan Lane on Broadway by Ronni Reich

Also: The New Jersey Theatre Alliance presents its annual Stages Festival, with free and discounted events throughout the state

SOURCE: NJ.com at 09:00AM
Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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En garde! Swashbuckling and Shakespeare coming soon from Synetic by Nelson Pressley

Shhh! More “silent” Shakespeare is on tap from Synetic Theatre, which is bringing back two hits and creating a new wordless take on the Bard for its 2015-16 season. The year in DC theate…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 08:58AM

Fuse Album Review: Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds “Chasing Yesterday” by Adam Ellsworth

If you’re interested in ol’ reliable Noel Gallagher songs, there are a couple of examples on Chasing Yesterday

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 08:52AM

Chilina Kennedy on finding the 'joy' of Carole King on B'way by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- The last time Broadway theatergoers got to see Chilina Kennedy, she was portraying Mary Magdalene. Now she's returned to play someone much more contemporary - songwriter…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 08:47AM

The Vibrant, Far-Out, Futuristic Art Of Karl Lund At NBMAA by Alan Bisbort

For the artist Karl Lund, the future is yesterday. His dramatic canvasses, roiling with action and color, are built on a fertile foundation of boyhood fascinations with futurist science fict…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 08:45AM

The OTHER “Tillie’s Punctured Romance” by Trav S.D.

Today is the anniversary of the release date of the W.C. Fields-Chester Conklin comedy Tillie’s Punctured Romance (1928), directed by Eddie Sutherland. As the name suggests, the film w…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 08:44AM

BWW Recap: Tears, Bitterness, and 'The Right Reasons' as THE BACHELOR's 'Women Tell All' by Patti Murin

Good morning, Bachelor friends Last night ABC aired the grand Bachelor tradition that is The Women Tell All, and boy, did those women tell all. And by that, I mean they told absolutely nothi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:43AM

News: ‘From Performer to Publicist to Soon to be Parent’ Life is Good for Signature Theatre’s James Gardiner by Elliot Lanes

It takes years for some people working in the arts to be totally happy. For some it never happens. James Gardiner is only thirty years old and some would say he is living the American dream.…

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 08:42AM

Jason Robert Brown Will Join Honeymoon Stars at 92nd Street Y Event by Robert Viagas and Michael Gioia

Honeymoon in Vegas stars Tony Danza, Rob McClure and Brynn O'Malley will join composer Jason Robert Brown and librettist Andrew Bergman to spend the evening of March 15 at the 92nd Stree…

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:39AM

WAKE UP with BWW 3/3/2015 - LES MIZ, HAMILTON and ON THE TOWN Welcome Fresh Faces 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 LES MIZ, HAMILTON and ON THE TOWN welc…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:39AM

VIDEO: In Performance: RASHEEDA SPEAKING's Tonya Pinkins & Dianne Wiest Perform by BroadwayWorld

In today's New York Time's In Performance video, Tony Award-winner Tonya Pinkins and Oscar-winner Dianne Wiest star as co-workers in Joel Drake Johnson's RASHEEDA SPEAKING

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:35AM

Theatre Review: ‘Sunset Boulevard’ at Reston Community Players by Kevin Smith

  Reston Community Players continues their 48th season with the musical version of Sunset Boulevard, directed by Mark Hidalgo. Despite a few weak areas, it’s definitely worth checking…

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 08:32AM

Fired for her curves: burlesque dancer Ruby Rage won't take it lying down by Paul Oswell In New Orleans

Never tell a lady she is not right body type — the club and its owners are feeling the wrath of social media and some major voices in the world of burlesque Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:30AM

Diane Lane & Tony Shalhoub Probe ‘Mystery Of Love & Sex': Review by Jeremy Gerard

The best new play of this young year has brought pros Diane Lane and Tony Shalhoub and relative newcomers Gayle Rankin and Mamoudou Athie to Lincoln Center Theater At The Mitzi Newhouse in…

SOURCE: Deadline at 08:23AM

Constellations Will Tour the U.K. by Mark Shenton

London's Royal Court Theatre is to premiere new plays by Michael Wynne, debbie tucker green and Gary Owen, and has also confirmed that it will take Nick Payne's Constellations, origi…

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:20AM

Oklahoma!, Royal and Derngate Theatre, Northampton, review: 'life-changing' by Dominic Cavendish

Rachel Kavanaugh's touring revival of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic is utter bliss, says Dominic Cavendish

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 08:15AM

Matt Lucas’s Pompidou: why are we so snobbish about silent comedy? by Brian Logan

The BBC’s new sitcom, like Mr Bean before it, has been called cynical and childish – but family entertainment shouldn’t be dismissed as unsophisticatedOuch. There’ve been some stinki…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:09AM

John Tartaglia Leads BUYER & CELLAR, Beginning Tonight at George Street Playhouse by BroadwayWorld

George Street Playhouse and Artistic Director David Saint welcome New Jersey native John Tartaglia, from the original Broadway cast of Avenue Q, as well as TV's Sesame Street and the Emmy Aw…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:06AM

The King's Speech, Birmingham Repertory Theatre, review: 'dogged persistence pays off' by Dominic Cavendish

Jason Donovan is a triumph as the speech therapist Lionel Logue in this new stage version of The King's Speech, says Dominic Cavendish

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 08:01AM

ArtsBeat: In Performance: Tonya Pinkins and Dianne Wiest of ‘Rasheeda Speaking’ by Erik Piepenburg

A scene from the New Group’s production of the play by Joel Drake Johnson.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 08:01AM

N.J. stage review: 'Guadalupe in the Guest Room' at Two River Theater by Ronni Reich

In "Guadalupe in the Guest Room" a world premiere play by Tony Meneses, communication about loss and renewal goes beyond mere words.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 08:00AM

On Stage: Top 5 N.J. shows this week include 'Hunchback of Notre Dame' by Ronni Reich

The new musical 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' begins performances at the Paper Mill Playhouse

SOURCE: NJ.com at 08:00AM
Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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SMASH's Jeremy Jordan, Krysta Rodriguez and Andy Mientus Reunite in THIS WILL BE OUR YEAR Tonight at 54 Below by BroadwayWorld

Tonight, March 3rd, Jeremy Jordan, Krysta Rodriguez and Andy Mientus will look back at their time on SMASH and sing the songs that inspired the creation of their characters, as well as trunk…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:56AM

Love n’ Courage Benefit Honors Tammy Grimes, David Amram by Sandi Durell

                  Theater Pizzazz’ JK Clarke was on the scene at the National Arts Club on March 2nd as Theater for the New... The post Lov…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 07:54AM

Jonathan Groff Takes Over as 'King George' in HAMILTON Tonight by BroadwayWorld

The Public Theater welcomes Tony Award nominee Jonathan Groff to the cast of HAMILTON as 'King George' tonight, March 3. Groff, who performed in The Public's recent revival of Hair as well a…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:53AM

Casting Announced for U.K. Premiere of Simon Stephens’ Carmen Disruption by Mark Shenton

Casting has been announced for the U.K. premiere of Simon Stephens' Carmen Disruption that begins performances at London's Almeida Theatre April 10 prior to an official opening April…

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:48AM

Broadway's LES MISERABLES Welcomes New Fantine, Eponine, Marius, Enjolras and Thenardiers Tonight by BroadwayWorld

Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed new production of Boublil amp Schonberg's Les Miserables will welcome several new cast members for its second year on Broadway beginning tonight, March 3 at Th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:47AM

Casting Now Complete for London Coliseum Sweeney Todd, Starring Emma Thompson and Bryn Terfel by Mark Shenton

Final casting has been announced for Lonny Price's production of Sweeney Todd that begins performances at the London Coliseum March 30, prior to an official opening March 31, for a run t…

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:44AM

Tony Nominee Mireille Enos to Star in New Shonda Rhimes TV Drama by TV News Desk

ireille Enos, who received a Tony nomination for her 2005 performance in 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf' has been tapped to star in the new Shonda Rhimes' drama pilot THE CATCH

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:34AM

The Rise and Shine of Comrade Fiasco review – fear and loathing in a Zimbabwean prison by Michael Billington

Gate, LondonAndrew Whaley’s play is well directed by Elayce Ismail but demands a familiarity with the country’s history that obscures its allegorical meaning Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:30AM

Vic & Bob return to stage for first time in 20 years by Siobhan Palmer & Pa

Comedy duo Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer have confirmed a new live tour beginning this year

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 07:26AM

Liz Miele: my mentor and friend George Carlin by Jay Richardson

The comic was still a teenager when she wrote to the legendary Saturday Night Live host for advice. He wrote back, and the resulting friendship shaped her workLiz Miele was 14 when she began…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:00AM

BWW's On This Day - March 3, 2015

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on March 3 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:00AM
Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Words Have Special Meaning In Guild’s Tuesdays With Morrie by Bill Hirschman

Boca Raton Theatre Guild's production of Tuesdays With Morrie has increasing resonance for Boomers caring for their parents.

SOURCE: Florida Theater On Stage at 06:38AM

Job No. 1, you must be fearless: Alonzo King LINES Ballet by Laura Molzahn

"People dance who they are," says choreographer Alonzo King. "Moving is thought in action. So when you see great movers, you're actually seeing great thinkers."

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 06:00AM

Job No. 1, you must be fearless: Alonzo King LINES Ballet by Laura Molzahn

"People dance who they are," says choreographer Alonzo King. "Moving is thought in action. So when you see great movers, you're actually seeing great thinkers."

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 06:00AM
Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Feature: Tales from the West Country with Bea Roberts by Tamar Saphra

Image credit: Max Johns ‘One of the reasons I’m a playwright rather than, say, a novelist, is because I love connecting with a live audience in shared space’ explains Bea Roberts, Devo…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 05:55AM

An Actor Writes: FILMMAKERS – Pay actors properly or face potential legal action by Briony Rawle

Image Credit: Tax Credits @ Creative Commons The little-known legal facts that could see thousands of filmmakers in court Disclaimer: Briony Rawle talks big, but is not a trained lawyer. Her…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 05:40AM
Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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Theater review: 'The Mystery of Love & Sex' starring Tony Shalhoub and Diane Lane

An uneven but very warm-hearted play about inter-generational relationships.

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 04:43AM

Russell Tovey says sorry for effeminate actor comments by Guardian Staff

Actor widely criticised for saying he was lucky he hadn’t gone to the kind of drama school that would lead him to ‘prance around’ Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:36AM

The Show That’s Turning Islamophobia Into A Laugh Riot by Matthew Westphal

“What do you do if your inbox is clogged up with anti-Muslim hate mail? Turn it into a cabaret show. Daryl Lindsey reports from Berlin on a strangely joyful evening of horrendous abuse…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 04:21AM

First Nighter: Mark Rylance in 'Farinelli and the King,' John Hollingworth's 'Multitudes,' Zinie Harris's 'How to Hold Your Breath' by David Finkle

Since William Congreve wrote that "music hath charm to soothe a savage breast," people have assumed he was right. The composer Claire van Kampen has decided to demonstrate its tru…

SOURCE: Huffington Post at 04:19AM

This Sunday, March 8th at 4 PM at Strathmore: Young Artists of America And MCYO Philharmonic & Symphony Orchestras Present ‘West Side Story and by Guest Author

THIS SUNDAY, MARCH 8TH AT 4 PM AT STRATHMORE!! Shakespeare’s great love story is transported to modern-day New York City and Verona, Italy through a unique pairing of the timeless musi…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 04:17AM

David Morrissey: Having talent isn’t enough to make it as an actor by David Morrissey

There has been a lot of chatter recently about “posh” actors. Are there too many of them? Have they had it too

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 04:00AM

Theater News: Switzerland, Featuring Laura Linney and Seth Numrich, Begins Tonight

Sydney Theatre Company and Geffen Playhouse present the world premiere of Joanna Murray-Smith's play.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:00AM
Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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The Economics Of Arthur Miller’s Plays by Matthew Westphal

“But it was really his view of the crash of 1929 and the Great Depression: even more than an economic crash, it was a national emotional collapse, ‘like all the winds had stopped…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 03:53AM

Big nights out: Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer announce UK tour by Ben Beaumont-Thomas

The pair behind Shooting Stars and new sitcom House of Fools are to go on a nationwide live tour entitled The Poignant MomentsVic Reeves and Bob Mortimer, the absurdist duo whose comedy care…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:50AM

Another Friday-Afternoon-News-Dump Departure: CEO Of L.A.’s Geffen Playhouse Steps Down by Matthew Westphal

“Kenneth Novice has departed the Geffen Playhouse after serving as its managing director for more than five years, the company has announced.” Both parties refused to comment fur…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 03:39AM

Ruddigore, Charles Court Opera, King's Head Theatre by David Nice

How can a feisty village dame duetting “lackaday”s with the mounted head of a long-lost, nay, long-dead love be so deuced affecting? Ascribe it partly to the carefully-applied sentiment …

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 03:31AM

‘Rabbit Hole’ at Vagabond Players by Gina Jun

Celebrating 99 seasons, Vagabond Players continues its time-honored tradition to present rich, relevant high-quality shows in its recent production of Rabbit Hole. A work of the prolific pla…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 03:11AM
Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Mark Shenton: Is Hamilton the next The Book of Mormon? by Mark Shenton

“History is happening in Manhattan,” says a character in Hamilton, the new musical about a particular chapter in American constitutional history that

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Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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‘Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp’ at The Puppet Co. by Julia L. Exline

The Puppet Co. presents a gorgeously delivered production of Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp, written by Vera C. Hughes and Allan Stevens and inspired by its original version in One Thousand …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:20AM

God bless two-faced England, whatever Alan Bennett may say by Michael Henderson

The hypocritical English have achieved much; the Scots, thanks to the Act of Union, have done a bit. The Welsh have done very little, reckons Michael Henderson

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 01:15AM

Costuming with a Vision by Lindsay Price

Episode 125: Costuming with a Vision Does the thought of costuming a show fill you with dread? Are you always resorting to colourful t-shirts and jeans because that’s all you have time for…

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AM

Theater News: Jonathan Groff Joins Hamilton at the Public Theater

Groff steps in for Something Rotten!'s Brian d'Arcy James tonight.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00AM

Review: The Mystery of Love & Sex

A new comedy about messy relationships opens at Lincoln Center Theater.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00AM

Theater News: Buyer & Cellar, Starring Tony Award Nominee John Tartaglia, Opens for Business

The solo play starts performances tonight at the George Street Playhouse.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00AM

Robert DeLong by Young Hollywood

Robert DeLong Get a sneak preview to our new series Backstage Diaries with Robert DeLong! YH catches up with electronica artist Robert DeLong at the National History Museum where he gets rea…

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Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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‘The Wizard of Oz’ at Other Voices Theatre by Johnna Leary

A stage production of the beloved musical The Wizard of Oz is always difficult, because of the inevitable comparisons with the 1939 classic movie engrained in our popular culture. However, t…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:32AM

KISS ME KATE 3D, SINGIN' IN THE RAIN, THE BAND WAGON & CALAMITY JANE Blu-rays Out Today by Pat Cerasaro

Four classic movie musicals are coming to Blu-ray today

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:30AM

Kevin Spacey Returns to Role of CLARENCE DARROW at The Old Vic Tonight by BroadwayWorld

Marking his last time on The Old Vic stage whilst Artistic Director, Kevin Spacey, returns to the iconic role of Clarence Darrow following his sell-out and critically acclaimed run of 22 per…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:30AM

LITTLE DANCER's Tiler Peck Joins Broadway's ON THE TOWN Tonight by BroadwayWorld

New York City Ballet principal dancer Tiler Peck will step into the role of 'Ivy Smith' in the new Broadway revival of On The Town this March for six performances only, while her fellow New …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:30AM

Stage Star Ryan Link Releases Debut EP REVERBERATIONS Today by BroadwayWorld

New York City renaissance man Ryan Link releases his debut EP, Reverberations, today, March 3.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:30AM

Broadway's ON THE TOWN Releases Two-Disc Cast Album Today by BroadwayWorld

The new Broadway revival of On The Town was recorded in November 2014 for a two-disc cast album to be released by PS Classics. On The Town, which features a book and lyrics by Betty Comden a…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:30AM

Tony Nominee Annaleigh Ashford Set for SO INTO IT at UCB East Tonight by BroadwayWorld

Tony nominee Annaleigh Ashford Kinky Boots, Masters of Sex will join downtown comedians for the So Into It Sportz variety show at the Uprights Citizens Brigade East tonight, March 3 at 8 PM.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:30AM

ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY's Peter Gallagher to Return Today by BroadwayWorld

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Saturday evening's performance of On the Twentieth Century was canceled due to an ill Peter Gallagher. Understudy James Moye has stepped into the role o…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:30AM

Olivia Newton-John Releases SUMMER NIGHTS - LIVE IN LAS VEGAS Two-CD Set Today by BroadwayWorld

Four time Grammy Award winner Olivia Newton-John will release a two-CD, 22 song recording of her acclaimed concert 'Summer Nights - Live in Las Vegas,' recorded live at Flamingo Las Vegas to…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:30AM

Rachel Potter's NOT SO BLACK & WHITE Now Available by Pat Cerasaro

Rachel Potter shows off her Nashville influence with a dynamic new album

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:29AM

The World of Extreme Happiness *** and Big Love **** by Barry

          By: David ShewardThe devastating effects of sexism are examined in two fascinating Off-Broadway productions. The playwrights' styles vary Jennifer Lim: "The World of Extre…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 12:21AM

ON THE TOWN New Broadway Cast Recording Now Available On iTunes by Pat Cerasaro

Reserve your copy of ON THE TOWN now

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:14AM

Helen Mirren Dedicates Roundabout Theatre Honor to Alan Howard in Bittersweet Speech by Ashley Lee

Jennifer Garner presented the Jason Robards Award for Excellence in Theatre to the Dame, alongside Alec Baldwin, Matthew Broderick, Alessandro Nivola and Judith Light.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:13AM

Helen Mirren Can’t Sing, Gets an Award Anyway at Roundabout Theater Company Gala by Gordon Cox

New York’s Roundabout Theater Company celebrated Helen Mirren March 2 by reminding her, repeatedly, that she can’t sing her way out of a paper bag. “Helen Mirren can do a l…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:01AM

Porchlight Revisits City of Angels Tonight by Andrew Gans

Chicago's Porchlight Music Theatre continues its “lost” musicals in staged concert series March 3-4 with Porchlight Revisits… City of Angels.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

John Tartaglia Stars in Barbra Streisand-Themed Buyer & Cellar, Beginning Tonight by Andrew Gans

Avenue Q Tony nominee John Tartaglia stars in the George Street Playhouse production of Jonathan Tolins' one-person show Buyer & Cellar, which begins previews March 3 prior t…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Kristin Chenoweth Reunited With Her On the Twentieth Century Leading Man Tonight by Adam Hetrick

Leading man Peter Gallagher, who has been sidelined from On the Twentieth Century for the past week due to illness, returns to the Broadway revival March 3 at the American Airlines Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

“Smash” Stars Jeremy Jordan, Krysta Rodriguez and Andy Mientus Reunite Tonight at 54 Below by Michael Gioia

"Smash" stars Jeremy Jordan, Krysta Rodriguez and Andy Mientus look back at their time on the NBC musical drama in This Will Be Our Year March 3 at 54 Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Spring Awakening Star Crowned New King of Hamilton Tonight by Adam Hetrick

Off-Broadway audiences encounter new stage royalty March 3 when Tony Award nominee Jonathan Groff assumes the throne from Tony nominee Brian d'Arcy James as King George III in the ne…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Two-Disc Cast Album of On the Town Gets Digital Release Today by Andrew Gans and Adam Hetrick

PS Classics' two-disc cast album of the critically acclaimed Broadway revival of the musical comedy On the Town, featuring a score by Leonard Bernstein, is released digitall…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

PLAYBILL VAULT’S Today In Theatre History: MARCH 3 by David Gewirtzman and Anne Bradley, Ernio Hernandez and Robert Viagas

1930 Bert Lahr is a Flying High mechanic who breaks an aeronautical record because he doesn't know how to land the plane. The writing team of Buddy DeSylva, Lew Brown and Ray Henderson p…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

New Fantine, Marius, Eponine, Enjolras and Thenardiers Storm Broadway’s Les Misrables by Michael Gioia

Tony and Oliver Award nominee Gavin Lee, Erika Henningsen, Rachel Izen, Brennyn Lark, Chris McCarrell and Wallace Smith take over principal roles in the Tony Award-nominated Broadway rev…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Jason Alexander Visits Kristin Chenoweth Backstage At ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY by Pat Cerasaro

Kristin Chenoweth and Jason Alexander backstage at ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:00AM

More Miserables! Broadway's Les Miz Welcomes New Revolutionaries, Innkeepers, Students & More by Broadway.com

A host of new faces are ready to storm the barricades, sell their hair, and do a whole lot of crying-while-belting. The Broadway revival of Les Miserables welcomes Gavin Lee as Thenardier, f…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:00AM

His Majesty Has Arrived! Jonathan Groff Begins Performances as King George III in Hamilton Off-Broadway by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Long may he reign over us...wait a minute, maybe not?! Jonathan Groff begins performances as King George in Hamilton off-Broadway on March 3, taking over for Tony nominee Brian d’Arcy …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:00AM

The Dance Enthusiast Hits the Streets: Dance/NYC Symposium (Part 2) by The Dance Enthusiast

"How can we possibly discover solutions to racial bias in our field within a symposium that only lasts one day-- especially when we live in a country still in denial of our history with raci…

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 12:00AM

Dance as Empowerment: New York Institute of Dance and Education by The Dance Enthusiast

"Before the movement portion of the class begins, McLeod instructs the students to greet everyone in the room (this includes me) with a hug. He urges them to remember 'you must actively …

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 12:00AM

Broadway hits ready to take Boston by storm by Inside Track, Inside Track

Meggie Candler belts out a song from “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” at the Broadway In Boston 2015- 1016 Season Announcement last night.Eight productions, including ‘Beautiful,�…

SOURCE: Boston Herald at 12:00AM

Impressions of Adam Barruch in the Stripped/Dressed Festival at the 92nd Street Y by The Dance Enthusiast

"Adam Barruch is very talented and very sincere. The best thing for him, if he wants to work in narrative, is to go bigger than Belladonna. Bigger and simpler." Natalie Axton, New York.

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 12:00AM

Impressions of: Ronald K. Brown/Evidence by The Dance Enthusiast

"Maybe Brown is reminding us, when the men cast their invisible dice, that love is always a gamble. In our fallen world, even faith in God is an all-or-nothing wager we have no choice but to…

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 12:00AM

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