Friday, April 17, 2015 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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Hamlet by Victor Gluck, Editor-In-Chief

This post is by Victor Gluck, Editor-in-Chief The first problem is the attractive modern setting by Walt Spengler of the wedding breakfast of Claudius and Gertrude with a huge cake in the ba…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 11:24PM
Friday, April 17, 2015 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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Introducing Mrs. Robert Redford by Diane Bell

Robert Redford visited La Jolla but it was his artist wife who was the star of the show.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 09:33PM
Friday, April 17, 2015 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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'Duck Dynasty' family debuts musical in Las Vegas

Backers of the show include the company behind 'Jersey Boys.'

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 08:30PM

Séquence 8: Les 7 Doigts de la Main (7 Fingers) by Darryl Reilly

This post is by Darryl Reilly “A dance of our actions to your reactions. No one knows the steps yet,” explains the charming and funny performer Colin Davis, during his introductory rem…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 08:23PM

A Living Legacy at the Public Theater

Members of the original cast of ‘A Chorus Line’ returned to the Public Theater to celebrate the 40th anniversary of its first performance with the cast of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s ‘Hamil…

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal at 08:15PM

Old Globe to stage three world premieres by James Hebert

Pair of new musicals headline Balboa Park theater's 2015-16 season

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 08:00PM
Friday, April 17, 2015 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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BWW Exclusive: Colorado High School Attempts To Censor LGBTQ Related Performance; Principal Responds by Pat Cerasaro

A high school in Aurora, Colorado is reportedly attempting to censor performances of LGBTQ-related material as part of an upcoming planned actor's showcase later this month according to a se…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:37PM

Review: Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch: Auf dem Gebirge, Sadler’s Wells by Tom Shore

Choreographed by the late great monolith of contemporary dance, Pina Bausch, Auf dem Gebirge hat man ein Geschrei gehört (On the Mountain a Cry Was Heard) is an unusual spectacle. At times …

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 07:13PM

GHOST THE MUSICAL to Launch Asian Tour Next Month by BroadwayWorld

The supernatural power of love is taking Asia by storm as the Broadway and West End musical GHOST THE MUSICAL, adapted from the Academy Award-winning film, starts rehearsals in London next w…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:13PM

BWW Interview: Sarah Stiles Is the Voice of Reason in HAND TO GOD by Naomi Serviss

Two teenagers may be emotionally blocked, but their puppets are unhinged, and their X-rated, blasphemous outbursts, sort of a mash-up of AVENUE Q and THE BOOK OF MORMON, are outrageously fun…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:00PM

Theater News: Jessie Mueller and Judith Light to Announce the 2015 Drama Desk Nominees

The nomination announcement will be made at 54 Below.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 07:00PM
Friday, April 17, 2015 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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The House of Yes by Lucy Pollak

Love, incest, mental illness and murder. A 25th anniversary revival of the wickedly entertaining black comedy that became a cult classic indie film. As a violent hurricane swirls outside the…

SOURCE: Bitter Lemons at 06:58PM

ICWP Opens Nominations for 50/50 Applause Award; Deadline 5/21 by BroadwayWorld

Today, the International Centre for Women Playwrights ICWP announces the nomination window for its prestigious annual award The ICWP 5050 Applause Award. The award, now in its fourth year, h…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:55PM

Ferguson by Lucy Pollak

Would you indict Darren Wilson for the shooting of Michael Brown? Watch a live, staged reenactment of the shooting, taken from actual witness testimony from the Ferguson grand jury. Written …

SOURCE: Bitter Lemons at 06:52PM

VIDEO: Brad Tackles George's 'Mean Meme' in IT TAKEIS TWO, Episode 2! by TV News Desk

George Takei and husband Brad are back today with the second episode of their heightened reality series IT TAKEIS TWO, available on George's Youtube page. Check it out below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:51PM

Abigail/1702 by Lucy Pollak

What ever happened to Abigail Williams? It’s 1702, a decade after The Crucible‘s infamous seductress danced with the devil in Salem. Imagining the destiny of the immortal stage villain w…

SOURCE: Bitter Lemons at 06:45PM

STAGE TUBE: The Public's HAMILTON Pays Homage to A CHORUS LINE - Full Footage! by Stage Tube

The Public Theater, 40 years to the night that A CHORUS LINE made its debut on this stage, celebrated the musical's milestone with a tribute from the cast of Hamilton last night, April 16. C…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:42PM

CARMEN DISRUPTION Almeida N1 by Libby Purves

WILL GUEST REVIEWER LUKE JONES TORE-ADORE IT?   READ ON The best way to describe this play is as a sideshow. There is a performance of Bizet’s opera Carmen somewhere, and playing out aro…

SOURCE: theatrecat.com at 06:38PM

RECORDED IN HOLLYWOOD-THE MUSICAL: 95% – SWEET by Lemonmeter

SWEET Though not without new-show quirks, Matt Donnelly, Jamelle Dolphin and Andy Cooper’s fervent, thoughtful musical study of legendary record store Dolphin’s of Hollywood and …

SOURCE: Bitter Lemons at 06:37PM

Neil Patrick Harris Crushed Our Tony Dreams, Miss Piggy Is a Broadway Sex Goddess & More Lessons of the Week by Lindsay Champion

It’s Friday, and there’s nothing like hitting the town curling up on the couch and catching up on the craziest Broadway news of the week! We learned a lot of weird stuff abo…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:32PM

Review: ‘Revenge of the Popinjay’ at Dixon Place by Alexis Soloski

A killer who has been hacking straight people’s arms off is the villain in this Animal Parts production.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 06:28PM

Christopher Wheeldon’s ‘An American in Paris’ Brings Ballet Values to Broadway by Brian Seibert

As director and choreographer of “An American in Paris” at the Palace Theater, Mr. Wheeldon proves the power of wordless storytelling.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 06:26PM

Derek Klena and Taylor Louderman to Lead MAGIC MIKE Stage Musical? by Movies News Desk

Taylor Louderman just revealed via Twitter that she and Derek Klena have been working on tunes from MAGIC MIKE, THE MUSICAL. No word on whether this is for an upcoming reading or full-fledge…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:22PM

Must Watch: Darren Criss Blows You a Kiss as Hedwig by Robert Viagas

"Glee" heartthrob Darren Criss, who is the next actor announced to wig out in the Broadway revival of Hedwig and the Angry Inch, glitters and pouts in a new video clip.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:21PM

Must Watch: A First Look at Darren Criss Glittering and Pouting as Hedwig by Robert Viagas

"Glee" heartthrob Darren Criss, who is the next actor announced to wig out in the Broadway revival of Hedwig and the Angry Inch, gets a new close-up in this just-released v…

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:21PM

“The Normal Heart” Film Receives Television Academy Honor by Adam Hetrick

Ryan Murphy's film adaptation of the Larry Kramer AIDS drama The Normal Heart, which premiered last spring on HBO, is among the recipients of the eighth annual Television Academy Honors,…

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:18PM

STAGE TUBE: KINKY BOOTS Launches New Promo Campaign for Second Year on Broadway by Stage Tube

Kinky Boots, the Tony and Grammy Award-winning hit musical, celebrated two-year anniversary on Broadway on Saturday, April 4, 2015. Featuring a Tony Award-winning score by pop icon Cyndi Lau…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:09PM

Mary-Louise Parker to Present Edward Norton with T. Schreiber Award by Olivia Clement

The T. Schreiber Studio for Theatre & Film, a long-standing institution for New York actors, will honor Academy Award-nominee and T. Schreiber alumnus, Edward Norton, at its …

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:08PM

Doctor Zhivago Stars Tam Mutu & Kelli Barrett Answer Your Questions! by Broadway.com

Doctor Zhivago's Tam Mutu and Kelli Barrett on their diner obsessions, fantasy band names and what kind of wine to serve Javert and the Phantom.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:05PM

‘Orphan Black’ should stop cloning around by Elisabeth Vincentelli

At the very beginning of “Orphan Black,” it felt as if its appeal was in its concept. One word: clones. Really, how cool is that? But it quickly became obvious...

SOURCE: The New York Post at 06:01PM

ALL DANCING! ALL SINGING! Irving Berlin Dance Revue Coming to 92Y This May by BroadwayWorld

We're reaching for the moon, putting all our eggs in one basket, dancing cheek to cheek and pouring our hearts into a song, because it's time to face the music and dance All Dancing All Sing…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:00PM

Video Flash: Darren Criss Gets Glittery in New Hedwig TV Spot

You won't want to miss the Glee favorite in his most daring performance yet.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM

In new mariachi opera, ‘The Past’ is present by James Chute

After first successful collaboration, librettist Foglia and composer Martínez reunite for another mariachi opera

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 06:00PM
Friday, April 17, 2015 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Darren Criss Sparkles In New HEDWIG & THE ANGRY INCH Promo Video by Pat Cerasaro

Darren Criss is gearing up for an ultra-glam Broadway return

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:55PM

Alice's Adventures Underground, The Vaults by Marianka Swain

The 150th anniversary of Lewis Carroll’s seminal novel has inspired a raft of commemorative work, from Damon Albarn and Moira Buffini’s musical Wonder.land to Holland Park opera and Glas…

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 05:52PM

BWW TV: Chatting with the Company of FINDING NEVERLAND on Opening Night! by BroadwayWorld TV

The new Broadway musical Finding Neverland, starring Matthew Morrison, Kelsey Grammer andLaura Michelle Kelly, began previews on March 15 and officially opened Wednesday night, April 15, 201…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:37PM

Extensive New Video Feature On 2015 Edition Of THE 24 HOUR MUSICALS by Pat Cerasaro

Go inside a one-of-a-kind theatrical event

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:35PM

The Afternoon Report, Friday, April 17, 2015 by Boneau/Bryan-Brown

Brought to you by Boneau/Bryan-Brown Friday, April 17, 2015      Today’s Tweets from BBB Follow us on Twitter –  http://twitter.com/BBBway Check out Jill Paice’s gl…

SOURCE: BONEAU/BRYAN-BROWN at 05:35PM

Carmen Disruption, Almeida Theatre by Aleks Sierz

Playwright Simons Stephens has made a long journey. Starting off as a young in-yer-face writer, then pausing to mellow over slices of life, then winning awards with state-of-the-nation famil…

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 05:31PM

Michael Kirk Lane – A Journey of Determination by Sandi Durell

  Making the Rounds with Russ               Michael Kirk Lane is a force to be experienced. This delightful performer takes his audience on a... The p…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 05:29PM

Review: Diana Vishneva: On the Edge, London Coliseum by Vikki Jane Vile

Diana Vishneva’s long-awaited return to London has been highly anticipated by dance fans everywhere. This prima ballerina, best known for her work with the Mariinsky Ballet and American Ba…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 05:23PM

Review: ‘Se Llama Cristina,’ a Search for Identity, at the Intar Theater by Alexis Soloski

“Se Llama Cristina,” by Octavio Solis at the Intar Theater, puts its two main characters through a series of flashbacks to reveal more of their calamitous pasts.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:16PM

Robyn McCorquodale: Diary of a Piano Girl by Sandi Durell

        Review By Peter Haas   There’s the “then” of cabaret, and there’s the “now.” The “then” centers on the Great American Songbook, the work of s…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 05:15PM

Kinky Boots’ Heels Are Getting Even Sexier! Watch the New TV Spot (Video) by Michael Gioia

The Tony Award-winning Best Musical Kinky Boots, now in its third year on Broadway, has gotten even sexier — with a new advertisement campaign and television spot.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:13PM

At Drury Lane, never a 'Billy Elliot' so real by Chris Jones

Given its roots in hard work, solidarity and the stubborn persistence of creative expression, the Elton John musical "Billy Elliot" long has seemed to me a natural fit for the artists of the…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 05:07PM

Houston Grand Opera stages a production of the thrilling 'Sweeney Todd' by Everett Evans

Stunning critics and audiences alike is nothing new for "Sweeney Todd," the audacious musical thriller widely regarded as composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim's masterpiece. The remarkabl…

SOURCE: Houston Chronicle Subscription at 05:06PM

Wallace Foundation Awards 26 Organizations With $52 Million in Grants by Olivia Clement

The Wallace Foundation has announced that 26 performing arts institutions, representing a wide spectrum from across the nation have been selected to take part in the organization's "…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:02PM

San Jose Rep May Get New Life Thanks to University by Olivia Clement

San Jose Repertory Theatre, which shut down after declaring bankruptcy last year, may be taken over by San Jose State University as a venue for student concerts, performances, lectures and c…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:02PM

42nd Street by Michael Portantiere

Original Broadway Cast, 1980 (RCA) This wasn’t the first Hollywood musical to be adapted to the stage, but its success established a trend that has reached well into the 21st century. Whet…

SOURCE: castalbumreviews.com at 05:02PM

Review: Stasis, White Bear Theatre by Grace Watts

A naive spaceship stowaway becomes a hero when the systems fail and the crew of the ship are incapacitated. Her only choice is to put them in cryogenic capsules to preserve them for the long…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 05:02PM

Gigi by Sandi Durell

              Review by Samuel L. Leiter   One oddity of the current season is the production, one after the other, of two Broadway shows—Gigi... Th…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 05:01PM

Talking to John Waters, still making trouble by Chrissie Dickinson

At 68, John Waters is five decades away from the struggling young underground filmmaker bent on shocking the world with his irreverent films. But his biting humor, like his trademark pencil-…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 05:01PM

Photos: Exclusive: First look at Christine Baranski in rehearsals for Follies

The star of The Good Wife has joined rehearsals for the one-off concert at the Royal Albert Hall

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:00PM

Gossip: Could you be a West End Dreamgirl?

Open auditions are being held for the UK premiere production

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:00PM

Special Reports: 5 New Works That Could Receive the 2015 Pulitzer Prize for Drama

Will Between Riverside and Crazy take home the prestigious honor? Or will it be An Octoroon? TheaterMania handicaps the race.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM
Friday, April 17, 2015 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Steppenwolf’s THE HERD Captives Audiences! by Courtney Kochuba

Three generations, two surprise guests, and one unexpected evening. This is the set-up for Rory Kinnear’s The Herd, which is captivating audiences and critics at Steppenwolf Theatre C…

SOURCE: www.samuelfrench.com at 04:44PM

Review: Othello, The Pack and Carriage by George Washbourn

The hipster hub of The Pack and Carriage plays host to an entertaining and impassioned production of Shakespeare’s Othello, directed by Vince A. Gill and Sasha Stamp, collectively VG Produ…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 04:39PM

Randy Harrison Featured on Latest Episode of SPARKLE & CIRCULATE Podcast by BroadwayWorld

SPARKLE amp CIRCULATE with JUSTIN SAYRE - the official podcast of the International Order of Sodomites - has posted the sixth episode, which features an in-depth chat with Randy Harrison. Th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:37PM

Maltby and Shire Musical, Set During Thai Political Upheaval, Will Feature Side Show Star by Adam Hetrick, Robert Viagas

Emily Padgett, who played Daisy Hilton in the Broadway revival of Side Show, will lead the cast of of Waterfall, a new romantic musical set during the changing political landscape o…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:33PM

Celebrating Joe Temperley: From Duke To The JLCO by Sandi Durell

      Review by Marilyn Lester   Baritone saxophonist Joe Temperley is a man who nullifies the overuse of the term “legendary.” Temperley represents an unbroken chain…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 04:32PM

Forever Plaid by Michael Portantiere

Original Off-Broadway Cast, 1990 (RCA) In its New York incarnation, Steve Ross’s “Heavenly Musical Hit” Forever Plaid was, if you’ll pardon the expression, a divine tribute to  the …

SOURCE: castalbumreviews.com at 04:31PM

Odds & Ends: Wicked Star Derek Klena & Taylor Louderman Tapped for Magic Mike Workshop & More by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. Derek Klena, Taylor Louderman...& Magic Mike Channing Tatum recently revealed about the Magic Mike musical adaptation t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:20PM

Footloose by Michael Portantiere

Film Soundtrack, 1984 (Columbia/Legacy) Directed by Herbert Ross, with a screenplay by Dean Pitchford, Footloose is about some small-town teenagers who attack a municipal ordinance and do ba…

SOURCE: castalbumreviews.com at 04:17PM

Julia Murney, Patti Murin & More Set for Camp Looking Glass Benefit at The Cutting Room Next Week by BroadwayWorld

Camp Looking Glass, a year-round program dedicated to the inclusion of people with disabilities, is bringing together some of Broadway's biggest stars for a Broadway Camp Talent Show fundrai…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:14PM

Review: King Size, Royal Opera House by Guy Withers

It’s a change for me to see something at the Royal Opera House that is not an opera or a ballet, albeit in the Linbury Studio Theatre. First performed in Basel in 2013, King Size is th…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 04:14PM

All’s Well That’s Cromwell: Wolf Hall Parts I & II by Sandi Durell

              Review by JK Clarke   If one were forced to choose a single word to describe Thomas Cromwell, King Henry VIII of England’s... The post…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 04:14PM

The King and I Broadway Opening Is Right On Trend With Spring Fashion! by George Brescia

Celebrity stylist George Brescia – who co-hosted Dress Up! Live: The 2014 Tony Awards Red Carpet, presented by Playbill.com and Stage17 &…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:12PM

L.A. Actors Vote Against Equity’s 99-Seat Plan by Michael Gioia, Robert Viagas

Members of Actors Equity Association in Los Angeles have voted 2,046 to 1,075 against their union's plan to start requiring the city's 99-seat theatres to start paying actors a $…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:12PM

Broadway-Bound BECAUSE OF WINN-DIXIE Extends at Delaware Theatre Company, Thru 5/10 by BroadwayWorld

Delaware Theatre Company opened the new musical, BECAUSE OF WINN-DIXIE, on April 8th,with Book and Lyrics by Nell Benjamin Broadway's LEGALLY BLONDE the musical, Music by Duncan Sheik Broadw…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:09PM

Emily Padgett & More Set for Broadway-Bound New Musical Waterfall by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Broadway alums Emily Padgett (Side Show), Thom Sesma (The Times They are A-Changin’) and J. Elaine Marcos (Annie) will join the previously reported Bie Sukrit in the world premiere of …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:09PM

Thom Sesma, J. Elaine Marcos & Bie Sukrit to Join Emily Padgett in World Premiere of Richard Maltby Jr. & David Shire's WATERFALL by BroadwayWorld

The 5th Avenue Theatre joins with producing partner Pasadena Playhouse in announcing that Emily Padgett Broadway Side Show, Rock of Ages, Thom Sesma Broadway The Times They are A-Changin', M…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:07PM

'American Pie' breaks records at Florida Studio Theatre Cabaret by Jay Handelman

Revue of songs from 1960s and 1970s will have longest run in FST Cabaret history... Read more » The post 'American Pie' breaks records at Florida Studio Theatre Cabaret appeared first o…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 04:05PM

Fuse Book Review: A Peek Inside the Palace of a Veteran French Wordsmith by Arts Fuse Editor

Roger Grenier wears his considerable learning lightly. His writing is a graceful dance of the intellect.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 04:04PM

SOMETHING ROTTEN, ON THE TOWN & More Among Next Week's Live Performances on 'Today'; Full Schedule! by TV News Desk

NBC's TODAY announces 'BROADWAY WEEK' featuring performances by casts of ON THE TOWN, ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY, CHICAGO, IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU, and SOMETHING ROTTEN.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:04PM

Now What? by Colin Mitchell

Here’s what. In the ensuing 4 to 5 days leading up to the prescribed meet and vote by the AEA National Council, the leadership should continue to show bold leadership and come out to L…

SOURCE: Bitter Lemons at 04:01PM

BWW Personality Quiz: Which Closed Broadway Show from this Season Should You Revive in Ten Years? by Louisa Brady

Find out which closed Broadway show from this season you should revive ten years from now in this week's quiz

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:00PM

In 'Wolf Hall,' unknown Lydia Leonard stakes a regal claim on U.S. stage by Steven Zeitchik

For the first hour of the Tudor stage epic "Wolf Hall," Anne Boleyn makes exactly one appearance. "Do you not know me?" she says, bitingly, to a key member of Henry VIII's court, then quickl…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 04:00PM
Friday, April 17, 2015 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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'The Visit' marks anniversary of first work by Kander & Ebb by Joe Dziemianowicz

Fifty years after his first collaboration with Fred Ebb, John Kander is opening their last — “The Visit.”

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 03:49PM

VIDEO: Sean Hayes & Scott Icenogle Lip Sync to Flo Rida's 'I Don't Like It' by TV News Desk

Sean Hayes and his husband Scott Icenogle are at it again, this time lip synching to Flo Rida's hit 'I Don't Like It, I Love It.' Check out the video below which was posted on Hayes' officia…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:46PM

The Joe D Show Episode 6: 'The Visit' composer John Kander by Joe Dziemianowicz

Episode 6 of “The Joe D Show” features “The Visit” composer John Kander, who discusses his collaboration with Fred Ebb.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 03:44PM

Photo Call: Brandy Readies For Broadway! Chicago’s Next Roxie Hart Offers Steamy Sneak Peek by Matthew Blank

The Broadway company of the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago will welcome Grammy Award winner Brandy Norwood to the Ambassador Theatre beginning April 28.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:40PM

NYMF Adds New Musicals to 2015 Festival Lineup by BroadwayWorld

The New York Musical Theatre Festival NYMF announced today its additional selections for NYMF 2015. Acappella, Claudio Quest, HeadVoice, Held Momentarily, Moses Man, Napoleon, Real Men, a mu…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:34PM

Kelli O'Hara On Getting To Know THE KING AND I, Favorite Moments & More by Pat Cerasaro

Kelli O'Hara talks THE KING AND I in a new interview

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:34PM

Tom at the Farm was worth the wait: review by Carly Maga - Special To The Star

Michel Marc Bouchard play a gripping portrayal of all-consuming grief as man visits homophobic family of his deceased lover.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 03:31PM

Broadway's New Fashion Icon: Jill Paice Shows Off Her Stunning An American in Paris Gowns

An American in Paris star Jill Paice gives us an up-close-and-personal look at her stunning Bob Crowley costumes.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 03:31PM

Confirmed! Dominic Cooper to Lead Upcoming AMC Pilot PREACHER by TV News Desk

Seth Rogen, an executive producer of the upcoming AMC pilot PREACHER turned to Twitter to reveal the news that actor Dominic Cooper will star as Jesse Custer in the project.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:26PM

Talking to Justin Peck about 'New Works,' and what he thinks of Joffrey by Laura Molzahn

The stakes are high but the mood is often light as "it" choreographer Justin Peck, 27, conducts a rehearsal in a Joffrey studio. Two dancers, moving gingerly in what he terms the "sisters' d…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 03:24PM

Review: Little Stitches, Omnibus by Briony Rawle

There is something terrible happening to girls and women all over the world, of which we are only just becoming aware. Female genital mutilation is a practice carried out every day, across m…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 03:13PM

AEA 99 Seat Referendum Results go 66% Against and 34% In Favor: Big Win for Los Angeles Pro99 Movement by Colin Mitchell

Here you go, LemonHeads. We got our Mandate. 66% Against, 34% In Favor of the AEA 99 Seat Proposals. Where’s that “silent majority” now? The ballots for the 99-Seat Proposa…

SOURCE: Bitter Lemons at 03:08PM

Photo Flash: Christine Baranski in Rehearsal for Starry FOLLIES Concert at Royal Albert Hall! by BroadwayWorld

Betty Buckley, Christine Baranski, Lorna Luft, Charlotte Page, Peter Polycarpou, Amy Ellen Richardson and Jos Slovick complete the cast of Follies in Concert, with The City of London Philhar…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:00PM

Playbill On Opening Night: Something Wonderful! Romance Sizzles in The King and I by Harry Haun

An opulent revival of Rodgers and Hammerstein's The King and I, with Kelli O'Hara and Ken Watanabe, opened April 16 at Lincoln Center. Playbill.com was there.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:00PM

THE FRIDAY SIX: Q&As with Your Favorite Broadway Stars- IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU's Montego Glover by Bww Staff

In this week's edition, we caught up with Montego Glover, who stars in It Shouda Been You, currently playing at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:00PM

A Broadway Star Is Born: How Max von Essen Found His Voice - The Daily Beast by Kevin Fallon

The high-kicking star of the new hit Gershwin musical on how speaking out—and singing out—led to his most fulfilling Broadway role yet.

SOURCE: The Daily Beast at 03:00PM

Theater News: Jan Maxwell Will Star in Her Sixth Collaboration With Potomac Theatre Project

The off-Broadway company will present a revival of Scenes From an Execution, with Maxwell in the lead.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM
Friday, April 17, 2015 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Vienna Theatre Company’s ‘Other Desert Cities’ Opens Tonight-Interviews with the Director and 3 Cast Members by Joel Markowitz

Vienna Theatre Company opens its production of Other Desert Cities tonight at The Vienna Community Center. Meet the Director and three cast members. Here is Richard Durkin’s interv…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:59PM

Photo Flash: First Look - Jim Parsons, Amanda Sings on Tonight's GRACE HELBIG SHOW on E! by TV News Desk

E's The Grace Helbig Show returns TONIGHT with another laugh-out-loud episode featuring Emmy winner Jim Parsons Broadway's AN ACT OF GOD, author John Green, and YouTube sensation Miranda Sin…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:59PM

BWW TV: Grammy Winner Brandy on Making Her Broadway Debut in CHICAGO; Plus Performance Sneak Peek! by BroadwayWorld TV

The Broadway company of the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago will welcome Grammy Award-winner Brandy Norwood making her Broadway debut in the role of Roxie Hart beginn…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:58PM

Review: Pioneer, Shoreditch Town Hall by Tom Shore

Now I would never label myself a sci-fi nut, but Pioneer was one of the best things that I have seen in the last twelve months. It is an outstanding show, both in concept and execution that …

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 02:57PM

'Fun Home' review: Disturbing, touching musical

Into a Broadway season dominated by new musical comedies and movie retreads comes "Fun Home," the grown-up, disturbing, blazingly original heartbreaker that won just about every award for wh…

SOURCE: Newsday Subscription at 02:56PM

Broadway-Bound Because of Winn-Dixie Extends by Adam Hetrick

Because of Winn-Dixie, the new musical by Tony-winning Spring Awakening songwriter Duncan Sheik and Tony-nominated Legally Blonde lyricist Nell Benjamin, has extended its run at …

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:47PM

Offscript: The R. Kelly of the American Theatre by American Theatre Editors

Playwright/Pulitzer-finalist Rolin Jones talks about "These Paper Bullets!" his Beatles and Shakespeare-inspired musical, and his new theatre company New Neighborhood.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:46PM

Watch: Finding Neverland Opening Night by Admin

Join James Brown III on the blue carpet as he interviews the high wattage guests, cast and creative team of Finding Neverland.

SOURCE: Broadway Style Guide at 02:46PM

Video! Grammy Winner Brandy Norwood Talks Raking in the Chips in Broadway's Chicago by Broadway.com

The name on everybody’s lips is Brandy Norwood! Broadway.com catches up with the Grammy winner in rehearsal as she prepares to step into Roxie’s heels in Chicago.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:45PM

Cappies Review: ‘The Drowsy Chaperone’ at St. Andrew’s Episcopal School by Guest Author

Review submitted by Elizabeth Coo of Westfield High School. The lights dim and anticipation fills the air. A voice cuts through the darkness. It used to be, sitting in the dark, you knew tha…

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 02:45PM

Jan Maxwell Will Star in Scenes From An Execution Off-Broadway; Potomac Theatre Project Season Announced by Broadway.com

The Potomac Theatre Project’s 2015 New York City season will include a revival of Howard Barker’s Scenes From an Execution led by Tony nominee Jan Maxwell, as well as a double bi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:40PM

Photo Flash: West End's LES MISERABLES Debuts 30th Anniversary Postcards by BroadwayWorld

Based on Victor Hugo's classic novel, Boublil and Schonberg's magnificent score of 'LES MISERABLES'includes the songs, 'I Dreamed a Dream', 'On My Own', 'Stars', 'Bring Him Home', 'Do You He…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:39PM

'Duck Dynasty' musical debuts in Vegas by George Varga

The reviews are in: It's one quack up for the 'Duck Dynasty' stage musical in Las Vegas.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 02:35PM

NOT THAT JEWISH (JEWISH WOMEN’S THEATRE): 100% – SWEET by Lemonmeter

SWEET By show’s end, we come to love and appreciate Monica Piper, and all she’s endured; when someone is able to dig deep into one’s own challenges, along the oft bumpy roa…

SOURCE: Bitter Lemons at 02:35PM

Stage Portrait: An American in Paris Stars Robert Fairchild and Leanne Cope by Playbill Staff

Acclaimed illustrator Ken Fallin's drawings of the greatest stars and scenes of the theatrical world are a recurring part of Playbill.com.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:34PM

Pioneer Theatre Company’s 2015–16 Season to Mix Old and New by American Theatre Editors

The slate includes a new academic drama by T.J. Brady and the U.S. professional premiere of Frank Wildhorn's 'The Count of Monte Cristo.'

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:31PM

VIDEO: First Look - Christopher Walken Stars in WHEN I LIVE MY LIFE OVER AGAIN by Movies News Desk

The Hollywood Reporter has shared an exclusive clip of WHEN I LIVE MY LIFE OVER AGAIN, starring Christopher Walken and Amber Heard.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:26PM

Shock Move: London National Theatre Executive Director Suddenly Quits Six Months Into The Job by Douglas McLennan

Announcing her resignation, Tessa Ross said only one person should be in charge. “It has become clear to me that the new leadership structure, with a separate role of chief executive, …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 02:25PM

Amazing Grace Will Come to Broadway this Summer by Chris Luner

The 2014-15 season on Broadway is heading to an end! So obviously, we are already looking forward into the 2015-16 season! With several theaters already open due to shuttered productions, se…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 02:23PM

Russell Brand and Denis O’Hare Join Nicolas Cage For Film Inspired By Handyman Who Hunted For Osama by Michael Gioia

Russell Brand ("Rock of Ages") and Denis O'Hare (Into the Woods) are among the actors who will join Nicolas Cage in the comedy film "Army Of One," according to Deadli…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:22PM

‘DanceWorks Spring 2015’ at the Department of Theatre & Dance at The George Washington University by Madeline Duff

This dance variety show featuring undergraduate choreography and dancers unfolds with a consistent contemporary theme, but some pieces achieve more variety of movement than others. These Fiv…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:17PM

THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: April 11-17 by BroadwayWorld

Catch up on the week's biggest stories from Broadway and beyond in BroadwayWorld's 'This Week in Pictures,' featuring coverage of press events, rehearsals, opening nights, and more. Highligh…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:16PM

Watch Rose Byrne and Nick Kroll Freak Out in Jane Krakowski’s Swim Class by Kyle Buchanan

In the new comedy Adult Beginners (out April 24 in theaters and on-demand), Nick Kroll and Rose Byrne play very different siblings — he's a high-flying Manhattan entrepreneur, she's a subu…

SOURCE: Vulture at 02:14PM

Samuel French Names New Literary Director by BroadwayWorld

Samuel French, the world's premier theatrical publishing and licensing company, has announced the promotion of Amy Rose Marsh to Literary Director.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:13PM

Patti LuPone to Play One Night Only at Schimmel Center by Olivia Clement

Broadway legend Patti LuPone will bring her acclaimed concert Far Away Places to the Schimmel Center at Pace University on May 9 as part of their Broadway/Cabaret series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:13PM

News: Columbia Festival of the Arts Announces Spring 2015 Line-Up by Md Theatre Guide News Desk

The Columbia Festival of the Arts is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit. Founded in 1987, the Festival’s popularity and growth has transformed it into one of the Baltimore/Washington Corridor’s …

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 02:11PM

Photos! Amra-Faye Wright & the Cast of Chicago Welcome Brandy Norwood to Broadway by Broadway.com

Click for photos of Brandy Norwood on April 17, 2015 at Ripley-Grier Studios before she makes her Broadway debut in Chicago on April 28 alongside Amra-Faye Wright and more at the Ambass…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:10PM

Patti LuPone to Bring FAR AWAY PLACES to Schimmel Center by BroadwayWorld

For one night only on Saturday, May 9 at 730pm, Broadway legend Patti LuPone will perform in her critically-acclaimed concert, Far Away Places, conceived and directed by Scott Wittman with m…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:06PM

VIDEO: Michael Urie to Host New Logo Series COCKTAILS & CLASSICS; Joel Grey & More to Guest by TV News Desk

Logo today announced that actor Michael Urie and a group of his most pop culture-minded friends will serve up a new twist on classic films with 'Cocktails amp Classics,' a new film series pr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:03PM

Thank You by Colin Mitchell

As the Los Angeles based Actors’ Equity membership holds its collective breath in anticipation of the release of the referendum voting results today (estimated to occur within the next…

SOURCE: Bitter Lemons at 02:03PM

Obituaries: Chinese Coffee Author Ira Lewis Dies at 82

The actor and playwright made his Broadway debut in Arthur Miller's Incident at Vichy.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM

Features: What's in my dressing room? - Dance 'til Dawn's Vincent Simone

We take a look into the dressing room of the Strictly Come Dancing star

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 02:00PM

Review: The Pirates of Penzance (Tour)

The Union Theatre's all-male Gilbert & Sullivan marches on with catlike tread

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 02:00PM

Theatre News: Royal Exchange and Told by an Idiot collaborate on Ghost Train

The run will include the Exchange's first relaxed performance

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 02:00PM
Friday, April 17, 2015 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Have art, will travel by Carrie Seidman

Florida Teaching Artist shares her Asian dance, theater and culture with diverse audiences...... Read more » The post Have art, will travel appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 01:57PM

Review:I and You at curtainup.com/Los Angele by Evan Henerson

A delicate coming of age story at the Fountain Theater .

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 01:56PM

"...a half-acre of strings..." Sinatra on the Radio by Barbara Cohen-Stratyner, Curator Of Exhibitions, New York Public Library For The Performing Arts, Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center

Irving Berlin.  Photograph by Vandamm Studio. Frank Sinatra was, as the Library for the Performing Arts exhibition attests, an American icon.  The project, a collaboration of LPA and the …

SOURCE: The New York Public Library at 01:55PM

Yale Drama Series Award Goes to Barbara Seyda for ‘Celia, a Slave’ by American Theatre Editors

The playwright's docutheatre piece, about an infamous case involving a young slave convicted for killing her master, takes top prize.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:52PM

Review: B Street Theatre stages hilarious one-man comedy

Jonathan Tolins’s “Buyer & Cellar” explores how we relate to celebrities. A 2010 coffee table book by Barbra Streisand inspired the playwright. There’s plenty to think about beyo…

SOURCE: The Sacramento Bee at 01:50PM

Footwork After 40 by David Noh

The event was marvelously put together by her esteemed colleagues Lawrence Leritz and Andrew Wentink, and just to be in the presence of dancers who’d collaborated with Page over her 60-plu…

SOURCE: gaycitynews.nyc at 01:44PM

Rehearsal Space Available at Rivendell Theatre May through July 2015 by Bt

Rivendell Theater Rehearsal studio available for rental. Close to Red line stop at Bryn Mawr and Clark street bus and free parking available at Senn High School.Location: 5775 North Ridge Av…

SOURCE: Collective Leverage at 01:43PM

An electrifying “Billy Elliott” at Drury Lane probes deepest heart of Elton John musical by Hedy Weiss

Something absolutely wonderful can happen when a hit musical is finally liberated from its original Broadway incarnation — no matter how beguiling that original might have been. As proof y…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 01:42PM

EXCLUSIVE: 9-Year-Old Kolette Tetlow Performs Soaring Anthem “I Am a Hawk” From Iowa

Cast member Kolette Tetlow joined Playbill at world-famous Sardi's Restaurant to sing from Jenny Schwartz and Todd Almond's new musical play Iowa.The "fanciful, absurdist an…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:38PM

The secret lives of San Diego actors by James Hebert

You've seen them onstage; here's what some local theater artists do in daylight.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 01:30PM

Photo Flash: First Look at Gillian Abbott in DIRTY DANCING National Tour by BroadwayWorld

Gillian Abbott recently assumed the iconic role of Frances 'Baby' Houseman in the North American tour of Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story On Stage. Check out a first look at Abbott in the p…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:27PM

Carey Mulligan in pictures by Telegraph Staff

With two films released this year, Far From The Madding Crowd and Suffragette, we look back over Carey Mulligan's dizzying rise to fame

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 01:25PM

Blythe Danner brings some 'Dreams' to Sarasota Film Festival by Jay Handelman

Tony and Emmy-winning actress stars in festival's closing night film "I'll See You in My Dreams."... Read more » The post Blythe Danner brings some 'Dreams' to Sarasota Film Festival ap…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 01:21PM

VIDEO: Sarah Jessica Parker Talks Return to TV in New HBO Series DIVORCE by TV News Desk

In a new interview with ET's Melissa Rivers, Sarah Jessica Parker spoke about her return to TV in the recently announced HBO half-hour comedy series, DIVORCE.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:15PM

Keith Hamilton Cobb Seeks the ‘American Moor’ in the Role of Othello by American Theatre Editors

Whatever Shakespeare's intentions, the actor/writer argues, the role now offers a chance to reflect on race as it's lived now. But are we up for that?

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:14PM

Book of Mormon Tony Winner Will Stage London Premiere of Dreamgirls by Adam Hetrick

Dreamgirls is London bound, according to a report in the Daily Mail. Slated to begin in early 2016, the Tony-winning musical will be directed and choreographed by Casey Nicholaw.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:11PM

'Finding Neverland' treads an increasingly common screen-to-stage path by Oliver Gettell

Anointed with a fresh sprinkling of pixie dust, the Harvey Weinstein-produced musical "Finding Neverland" bowed on Broadway this week after spending nearly five years — and about $20 milli…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 01:10PM

TICKET GIVEAWAY – Anna Deavere Smith’s “Never Givin’ Up” – open to Subscribers and NEW subscribers! by Pauline Adamek

Dear Subscribers and NEW subscribers! You can WIN a pair of tickets to Anna Deavere Smith’s astoundingly powerful show of monologues, NEVER GIVIN’ UP — that includes a reading …

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 01:04PM

Chita Rivera talks 'The Visit' and her Broadway career

She was the original Anita in "West Side Story" in 1957. Eighteen years later, she was Bob Fosse's first Velma Kelly in "Chicago." In 1993, she climbed a gigantic web as the femme fatale in …

SOURCE: Newsday Subscription at 01:02PM

Chita Rivera talks 'The Visit' and her Broadway career

Chita Rivera has been performing on Broadway since 1957.

SOURCE: Newsday Subscription at 01:02PM

VIDEO: Kelsey Grammer Talks FINDING NEVERLAND Reviews & More: 'Best Thing I've Ever Done' by TV News Desk

Kelsey Grammer stopped by this morning's CBS THIS MORNING to chat about his new Broadway musical FINDING NEVERLAND, which officially opened this week.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:00PM

It Shoulda Been You (Photos) by Chris Luner

The madcap madness of marriage comes to life in the brand new musical It Shoulda Been You on Broadway this season! Featuring a league of Broadway veterans and favorites, Tyne Daly, David Bur…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 01:00PM

Susan Elkin: Look beyond shiny new buildings by Susan Elkin

Just how much do buildings affect the quality of training? I have visited drama schools, both accredited and non-accredited, all over the

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 01:00PM

Rising above the Din: A Brief Introduction to Theatre Marketing

By Sasha Hnatkovich Here's what we know: the percentage of Americans who attend a play or musical each year has been declining for the past two decades. That's what all the surveys say, a…

SOURCE: Theatre Bay Area at 01:00PM

Theater News: Jerry Dixon and Colin Donnell to Sing in Broadway Camp Talent Show

Evan Greenberg will direct the event, which benefits Camp Looking Glass.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM

Photo Flash: The Name on Everybody's Lips Is Gonna Be...Brandy!

Check out our photos of the Grammy-winning singer as she rehearses for her Broadway debut in Chicago.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM

Theater News: Matthew Morrison, Vanessa Hudgens, and Kristin Chenoweth Set for Easter Bonnet Competition

The 29th anniversary of the annual event benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM
Friday, April 17, 2015 at noon (Broadway Time)
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‘Amazing Grace’ to Play Broadway’s Nederlander Theatre by Broadway's Best Shows

Amazing Grace, a new musical, will play Broadway’s Nederlander Theatre (261 West 41st Street) with performances beginning Thursday, June 25 for a Thursday, July 16 opening night. The n…

SOURCE: Broadway’s Best Shows at 12:56PM

Emily Johnson’s SHORE at New York Live Arts by Alexandra Pinel

Alexandra Pinel chats with Emily Johnson about SHORE at New York Live Arts, April 23-25.

SOURCE: Culture Bot at 12:50PM

VIDEO: Suzanne Somers Dishes on Wedding of Pal Barry Manilow on Bravo by TV News Desk

Actress Suzanne Somers stopped by last night's WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE on Bravo and told Andy Cohen about Barry Manilow's recent marriage to his partner, in which she served as 'Best Man.'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:47PM

Broadway.com Culturalist Challenge! Who Should Play Frank-N-Furter in Fox’s The Rocky Horror Picture Show? by Lindsay Champion

The Broadway.com staff is shivering with antici...pation about Culturalist, the site that lets you choose and rank your own top 10 lists. Every week, we’re challenging you with a …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:45PM

Jessie Mueller Confirmed To Star in Sara Bareilles Musical Waitress by Michael Gioia

Tony Award-winning Beautiful star Jessie Mueller will star in American Repertory Theater's world-premiere production of Sara Bareilles' musical Waitress sta…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:34PM

Cush Jumbo Tapped for Recurring Role on “The Good Wife” by Olivia Clement

Cush Jumbo, who has just wrapped up her sold-out Off-Broadway solo show Josephine and I, has been tapped for a recurring role on the popular TV series "The Good Wife," acco…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:34PM

Kristin Chenoweth and Lin-Manuel Among Major Stars Announced for Broadway Easter Bonnet Competition by Andrew Gans, Robert Viagas

Stars have been announced for the upcoming 29th Annual Easter Bonnet Competition. Kristin Chenoweth, Gavin Creel, Andrea Martin, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Helen Mirren and Matthew Morrison wil…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:34PM

BC/EFA's EASTER BONNET Competition Enlists Broadway's Best, Including Kristin Chenoweth, Andrea Martin, Lin-Manuel Miranda & More by BroadwayWorld

A bevy of Broadway's best, including Kristin Chenoweth, Gavin Creel, Andrea Martin, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Helen Mirren, Matthew Morrison and more than 200 of Broadway and Off-Broadway's most t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:32PM

People You Should Know . . . Logan Reed by Zack Calhoon

Logan Reedis a New York based director with selected credits including: NO BABY and BUT I DIGRESS (The Habitat), DESIRE UNDER THE MALMS (Secret Theatre), XANDER XYST, DRA…

SOURCE: Visible Soul at 12:30PM

Jeremy Jordan Will Bring Solo Concert to West Coast by Adam Hetrick

"Last Five Years" and Newsies Tony nominee Jeremy Jordan is slated to play a series of concerts at San Francisco's Feinstein's at the Nikko in June.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:28PM

Tommy Tune by Jim Taylor

Jim Taylor presents A Closer Look at Broadway for Friday, April 17, 2015

SOURCE: www.podtrac.com at 12:27PM

Royal Ballet: La Fille Mal Gardée review – a unique fusion of camp comedy and classical dance by Judith Mackrell

Royal Opera House, LondonVadim Muntagirov and Laura Morera fizz, spark and rise to moments of transcendence in Frederick Ashton’s tale of wayward children and their parents Continue readin…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:20PM

Kristin Chenoweth, Matthew Morrison & More Will Take Part in 2015 Easter Bonnet Competition by Broadway.com

A whole crew of Broadway’s best will join forces for the 29th annual Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Easter Bonnet Competition. On the Twentieth Century headliner Kristin Chenoweth, …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:20PM

Musical Project from Josh Gad, Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz Finds a Studio by Robert Viagas

It looks like Universal Studios, home of "Furious 7," "E.T." and "Jurassic Park," has won the bidding war to produce the new untitled movie musical project bein…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:17PM

Alvin Ailey at Dorothy Chandler: Brutality chic in modern dance by Lewis Segal

From its first performances in 1958, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater has championed overlapping social and creative agendas. Not all of them were evident in the four-part “Power of …

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 12:16PM

SLSO announces appointments of three new musicians

A first violin, a bass clarinet and a second trumpet have been chosen.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 12:15PM

Balanchine, Mark Morris and more coming to Northrop

The auditorium’s 2015-16 dance season is full of audience favorites, from ballet to tap to jazz.

SOURCE: StarTribune at 12:11PM

Gen Y Productions Announces the Cast of The Flick Coming to the Alexis and Jim Pugh Theater by Michael J. Roberts

Gen Y Productions has announced the full cast of the Florida Premiere of The Flick, playing at the Dr. Phillips Center’s Alexis and Jim Pugh Theater June 19 through July 12. Portraying th…

SOURCE: SHOWBIZ NoFLO at 12:10PM

Kate Mulgrew to Discuss Life & New Memoir with Rosie O'Donnell at Vineyard Theatre by BroadwayWorld

The beloved actress and author Kate Mulgrew will discuss her life and her new memoir BORN WITH TEETH in a QampA with Rosie O'Donnell at the Vineyard Theatre 108 E. 15 St. in a one-time only …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:09PM

Review Roundup: ‘The King and I’ by NewYork.com

The King and I, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic 1951 musical, opened at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre, on April 16. Oscar nominee Ken Wantanabe and five-time Tony nominee Kelli O’Haras…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 12:08PM

'King and I' gets royal treatment in new Broadway revival

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A revival of the Rodgers and Hammerstein 1951 musical "The King and I" is getting the royal treatment on Broadway with a 29-piece orchestra and huge cast in a production…

SOURCE: Reuters at 12:05PM

Classical Theatre offers uneven 'Cherry Orchard' by Everett Evans

Anton Chekhov's final classic is an acknowledged masterpiece of world theater - but like all his works, poses tricky challenges. The play centers on Lubov and Gaev, a middle-aged sister and…

SOURCE: Houston Chronicle Subscription at 12:00PM

SHOW BIZ: Rush, Lottery & Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - 4/17/2015 by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld.com's SHOW BIZ Rush, Lottery amp Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - updated on 4172015.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:00PM

Interviews: Kenneth Branagh: 'We want to earn our place in the West End'

The actor/director and his associates Rob Ashford and Christopher Oram on their ambitious year-long season at the Garrick Theatre

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 12:00PM
Friday, April 17, 2015 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Chicago Humanities Festival Presents The American Revolution May 9 & 16–17 by Michael J. Roberts

The Chicago Humanities Festival (CHF) is pleased to present The American Revolution by Theater Unspeakable (TU), as part of the Stages, Sights & Sounds annual international performance f…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 11:55AM

Arts are least popular causes for donors’ money by Georgia Snow

People are less likely to donate money to the arts than any other charitable cause, a new report has revealed. UK Giving

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:46AM

VIDEO: Preview - TODAY to Showcase Best of Broadway Shows Next Week Including Live Performances! by TV News Desk

Below, TODAY's Carson Daly previews highlights of the upcoming week, including live plaza performances from 'On the Town,' 'Chicago,' and 'It Shoulda Been You'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:44AM

Must-see: Hasselhoff's new 'True Survivor' video

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SOURCE: USA Today at 11:37AM

Kelsey Grammer on Finding Neverland: 'Only Hateful, Inconsequential People Don't Like It' by Ryan McPhee

Finding Neverland star Kelsey Grammer stopped by CBS This Morning to chat about his latest Broadway venture. “It’s the best thing I’ve ever done,” The Frasier alum sa…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:37AM

Expanding the pattern for black actresses in all-female “Blood Quilt” by Nelson Pressley

If there were plenty of rangy and surprising parts for black women on American stages, Katori Hall might not have become a playwright. But when she was at Barnard College in 2001, Hall and a…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:33AM

From the Nile Project, euphoric sound and a collaborative spirit flow by Celia Wren

California’s water woes have been in the news. But with its concert at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center on April 26, the Nile Project aims to direct your thoughts toward H2O in ano…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:33AM

In Case You Missed It: Critics Enjoy a Trip to Paris and The King and I Is a Royal Hit by Robert Simonson

April in Times Square is nothing like April in Paris. It’s hectic, antic and tense. Last week a bunch of Tony-hopefuls opened on Broadway. This week, it was the same deal, with…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:30AM

Natalie Mendoza joins Miss Saigon cast by Matthew Hemley

Natalie Mendoza, who most recently played Imelda Marcos in Here Lies Love at the National Theatre, is to join the cast of

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:28AM

Dance Lovers Will Always Have "Paris" by Robert Kahn

An American veteran settles in France and meets a beautiful girl in a new musical inspired by the Gene Kelly-Leslie Caron movie.

SOURCE: NBC New York at 11:21AM

Fox’s GREASE Live Musical Gains Directors Thomas Kail & Alex Rudzinski by Courtney Kochuba

Fox’s Grease: Live has gained two stellar directors for their January 2016 broadcast:  Tony Award-nominated director Thomas Kail and “Dancing With the Stars” vet Alex Rudzinski. K…

SOURCE: www.samuelfrench.com at 11:20AM

VIDEO: ACT OF GOD's Jim Parsons Reviews New E! Series 'The Grace Helbig Show' by TV News Desk

'The Big Bang Theory' star Jim Parsons, currently appearing on Broadway in AN ACT OF GOD, gives an honeset and funny review of his experience on the new E series, 'The Grace Helbig Show',

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:20AM

Tessa Ross Quits as National Theatre Chief after 6 Months in Role

LONDON — Tessa Ross has resigned as the National Theatre’s chief executive after only six months in the role, citing an over-crowded leadership structure at the top of the organizati…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:20AM

Photos! It’s a Majestic Opening Night for Kelli O’Hara, Ken Watanabe & the Cast of The King and I by Broadway.com

Celebrate the official opening night of Lincoln Center Theater’s The King and I at the Vivian Beaumont Theater on April 16, 2015.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:19AM

Photo Coverage: HAMILTON Cast Celebrates 40th Anniversary of A CHORUS LINE at the Public! by Jennifer Broski

The Public Theater just presented a special 40th anniversary tribute to A CHORUS LINE last night, April 16 in honor of the first performance of this legendary musical that premiered in The P…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:17AM

Miliband: Labour to axe unpaid internships by David Hutchison

Unpaid internships in the arts would be banned under a Labour government, Ed Miliband has said. The pledge, should it become policy,

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:14AM

STAGE TUBE: Rick McKay Interviews Wendy Wasserstein on BROADWAY: BEYOND THE GOLDEN AGE by Stage Tube

In his new film, Broadway Beyond the Golden Age, which will be out next year , Ricl McKay interviews Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner Wendy Wasserstein in 1999. Known for her award-winni…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:11AM

Life After Death: Polarity Ensemble Theatre Gives Author New Life in “The Afterlife Trilogy” by Zach Freeman

By, Mary Kroeck The arts community lost a staggering number of incredible talents in 2014. Arguably, no death caused the world so much shock as the suicide of Robin Williams. He and his wo…

SOURCE: Newcity Stage at 11:07AM

Giants Are Small: how we brought Petrushka to life by Doug Fitch

New York’s Giants Are Small have been hailed as ‘the future of the American orchestra’ for their performances mixing film, puppets and classical music. They bring their version of Petr…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:02AM

Photo Call: Two Singular Sensations! Original Chorus Line Cast Joins Hamilton Onstage For 40th Anniv by Matthew Blank

Off-Broadway’s Hamilton paid emotional tribute to the surviving members of the original cast of A Chorus Line Thursday evening on the 40th anniversary of the latter show’s opening ni…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM

Photo Call: Two Singular Sensations! Original Chorus Line Cast Joins Hamilton Onstage For Anniversar by Matthew Blank

Off-Broadway’s Hamilton paid emotional tribute to the surviving members of the original cast of A Chorus Line Thursday evening on the 40th anniversary of the latter show’s opening ni…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM

Fun on a Friday: He left us, but hasn’t forgotten us. by Ken Davenport

When it was announced that James Corden was taking over The Late Late Show I cried a little. Why was I so verklempt? Because when I saw Jimbo in One Man, Two Guvnors I remember thinking, …

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

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 4/17/15- A CATERED AFFAIR by Stage Tube

Today in 2008, A Catered Affair opened at the Walter Kerr Theatre, where it ran for 116 performances. A Catered Affair is a musical with a book by Harvey Fierstein and music and lyrics by Jo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:00AM

Photo Flash: The King and I, Starring Kelli O'Hara and Ken Watanabe, Opens on Broadway

Bartlett Sher directs a cast of 51 in this Rodgers and Hammerstein classic.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00AM

Review: The Herd

Steppenwolf delivers an emotionally intense family drama.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00AM

Review: The Taste of Sunrise and The Edge of Peace

Susan Zeder's dramatic trilogy follows a deaf boy growing up and fitting into small-town life in early-20th-century Illinois.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00AM

Ways To See My Plays by Adam Szymkowicz

PUBLISHED PLAYS UPCOMING READINGS Colchester Primary Stages NYC, NY May 21, 2015 4pm Project Y Theater NYC, NY May 17, 2015 3pm UPCOMING PRODUCTIONS of My Plays-- Hearts Like F…

SOURCE: ADAM SZYMKOWICZ at 11:00AM

Sheridan student couldn't pass up Once-in-a-lifetime chance by Richard Ouzounian

Emily Lukasik missed her last term in musical theatre program to play Reza in Mirvish's Once.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 11:00AM

Review: Fight Night (Unicorn Theatre)

With the campaign for the next General Election in full swing, Belgian company Ontroerend Goed bring their Edinburgh hit to the Tooley Street venue

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 11:00AM

Theatre News: Exclusive: New cast members announced for Miss Saigon

Chris Peluso, Siobhan Dillon and Natalie Mendoza are all joining the multi-WhatsOnStage Award-winning production

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 11:00AM

Review: Death of a Comedian (Soho Theatre, London)

Owen McCafferty's new play explores the highs and lows of the comedy world

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 11:00AM
Friday, April 17, 2015 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Tiny dancers: New York children audition at ballet academy – in pictures by Timothy A Clary

Agence France-Presse photographer Timothy Clary went to New York’s School of American Ballet to photograph six and seven-year-old boys and girls as they compete for a place at the top US d…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:53AM

ArtsBeat: Cast of ‘Hamilton’ Pays Tribute to ‘A Chorus Line’ With a Song by Michael Paulson

The ensemble of the Off Broadway musical “Hamilton” honored the original cast of “A Chorus Line” with a rendition of “What I Did for Love.”

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:52AM

L.A. Now Casting ‘Aspects of Love in a Small Town’ and Upcoming Auditions

Talent is currently being sought for the film “Aspects of Love in a Small Town.” “Aspects of Love in a Small Town” is centered on a group of closeted gays and misfits…

SOURCE: Backstage at 10:47AM

Dance Review: ‘Revisions & Extrapolations’ presented by ACW Dances at Gunston Theater Two by Barbara Trainin Blank

There’s been a definite maturation since ACW Dances’ last concert in the fall. The dancers seem even better coordinated and confident; the choreography—sometimes by artistic director A…

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 10:41AM

Dr. Sketchy’s at F.I.T. Tonight by Trav S.D.

Filed under: Burlesk, PLUGS, VISUAL ART, Women Tagged: dr. sketchy's, Fashion Institute of Technology

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 10:39AM

You Can Close Your Eyes - Anika Larsen & Jessie Mueller - YouTube by Anika Larsen

You Can Close Your Eyes - Anika Larsen & Jessie Mueller - YouTube

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:38AM

The King and I review – a glorious Siamese dream by Alexis Soloski

Lincoln Center, New YorkIt takes a while to get to know the saturnine King, but this rapturous revival will have the audience whistling a happy tune Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:36AM

BEAUTIFUL stars Jessie Mueller and Anika Larsen singing James's "You Can Close Your Eyes." Truly "beautiful"! by James Taylor

BEAUTIFUL stars Jessie Mueller and Anika Larsen singing James's "You Can Close Your Eyes." Truly "beautiful"!

SOURCE: Twitter at 10:35AM

VIDEO: Michael Douglas Turned Down FROZEN, Cowell Reveals Musical Film in the Works with Ortega by TV News Desk

Michael Douglas and Simon Cowell were among the guests on last night's LATE LATE SHOW WITH JAMES CORDEN on CBS.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:33AM

Filichia Features: When Alan Menken said “God Bless You” by Peter Filichia

If you were in college in the ‘60s and ‘70s, you were probably reading Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. even during the time you’d earmarked for physical science or calculus. The Baby Boomer generat…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 10:31AM

‘Duck Dynasty’ family debuts musical in Vegas

There is no shortage of beards, camo, hunting and God alongside a bit of recent real-life scandal in “Duck Commander Musical.”

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 10:23AM

VIDEO: James Corden & Michael Douglas Recreate Iconic 'Basic Instinct' Scene! by TV News Desk

On last night's LATE LATE SHOW WITH JAMES CORDEN, James took on Sharon Stone's role as he, Michael Douglas and Reggie Watts re-created the famous leg crossing scene from the film Basic Insti…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:22AM

EXCLUSIVE: Lena Hall Covers Jet’s Raucous “Are You Gonna Be My Girl”

Lena Hall's series of Café Carlyle shows wraps up on April 18. Playbill got an exclusive look as she prepped for the performances. Here, Hall and her band (Watt White on guita…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:19AM

Photo Coverage: THE KING AND I Arrives on Broadway- Go Inside Opening Night! by Kevin Thomas Garcia

Lincoln Center Theater presents Rodgers amp Hammerstein's The King and I, led by Kelli O'Hara as Anna Leonowens and Ken Watanabe as the King of Siam, directed by Bartlett Sher. The productio…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:16AM

Alan Rickman to Star in Upcoming Gothic Film LIMEHOUSE GOLEM by Movies News Desk

Alan Rickman is set to star in the new gothic murder mystery film LIMEHOUSE GOLEM.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:14AM

Photo Call: The King and I, With Kelli O’Hara and Ken Watanabe, Opens on Broadway; Inside the Star-S by Matthew Blank

Lincoln Center Theater's Broadway revival of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic The King and I, starring five-time Tony Award nominee Kelli O'Hara and Ken Watanabe, off…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:09AM

Spotlight On...Madeline Calandrillo by Michael Block

Name: Madeline CalandrilloHometown: Garden City, NY (Long Island)Education: BA in Theatre Performance from Rider University, NJSelect Credits: Poe, Design for Living, A Christmas Carol, The …

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 10:09AM

VIDEO: John Krasinski's 'Bye Bye Bye' vs. Anna Kendrick's 'Steal My Girl' on LIP SYNC BATTLE by TV News Desk

On last night's LIP SYNC BATTLE on Spike TV, the battle was on with a boy band showdown as John Krasinski bringing out his best NSync against Anna Kendrick's best One Direction.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:06AM

Review: Hamlet at Classic Stage Company by Matthew Wexler

by Samuel L. Leiter In 1989, when he was forty-nine, Austin Pendleton tackled the title role in Hamlet in an Off Broadway production. Despite stretching credibility—he was too old for the …

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:00AM

Photo Flash: Lin-Manuel Miranda and Hamilton Stars Pay Tribute to 40th Anniversary of A Chorus Line

The cast of the landmark musicals joined together for an unforgettable evening at the Public Theater.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:00AM

'True Story' is a slight movie, but Hill and Franco shine

Is it possible to separate a man from his actions? That is the question at the center of the unsettling movie “True Story” about the twisted relationship between a disgraced reporter and…

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 10:00AM
Friday, April 17, 2015 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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BWW Interview: 7 Fingers' Shana Carroll on the PIPPIN Circus Troupe's City Center Show by Adrienne Onofri

The French-Canadian circus collective Les 7 Doigts de la Main adds 'Sequence 8' to their NYC credits.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:58AM

Montgomery Playhouse Spotlight Series Continues This Sunday With ‘Tales of Wonder’ at 7:30 PM at The Arts Barn by Bruce Hirsch by Guest Author

Join us THIS SUNDAY NIGHT April 19TH for the second presentation in The Montgomery Playhouse Spotlight Series: Tales of Wonder Staged readings presented in partnership with Arts on the Gre…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:54AM

GRACE NOTES: Friday, April 17, 2015 by Susan Grace

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SOURCE: Grace Notes Subscription at 09:52AM

Fuse Theater Review: “Ulysses On Bottles” — Floating More Questions Than Answers by Ian Thal

Tragedy isn't when evil triumphs, but when good becomes entangled in its own inevitable contradictions.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 09:50AM

WAKE UP with BWW 4/17/2015 - FUN HOME 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 This weekend's big news WOLF HALL stars come to THEATER…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:49AM

O'Hara and Watanabe Lead Respectful Revival of "The King and I" by Robert Kahn

The revival of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic musical, set in 1860s Bangkok, has just opened at the Vivian Beaumont, with a cast of more than 50.

SOURCE: NBC New York at 09:44AM

Dates Set for Kenneth Branagh's West End Takeover, Starring Judi Dench, Richard Madden, Lily James & More by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Next stop Broadway for which of these productions? We now have more details of actor and director Kenneth Branagh's takeover of the West End’s Garrick Theatre for a series of plays…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:43AM

16 of the Most Overdone Women’s Audition Songs by Ailsa Hoke

You know how there are some songs that the person ahead of you at an audition always seems to be singing? Don’t be the person who sings one of those. It doesn’t matter how aweso…

SOURCE: newmusicaltheatre.com at 09:37AM

Kenneth Branagh unveils new theater company in London

Kenneth Branagh has assembled a troupe including Judi Dench, Rob Brydon and Richard Madden for a season of plays.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 09:36AM

Regional Roundup: Top 10 Stories This Week Around the Broadway World - 4/17; UAB's AVENUE Q, UNCLE VANYA in DC, JOSEPH in New Orleans & More! by BroadwayWorld

This week, we go around our Broadway World to feature stories in Birmingham, Washington, DC., New Orleans, Germany and more. Check out our top 10 stories around our Broadway World below, whi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:35AM

Actress Kate Mulgrew breaks with her past in new memoir by Lauri Neff

NEW YORK (AP) -- The biggest challenge for Kate Mulgrew in writing about giving up her daughter for adoption was getting beyond herself....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 09:32AM

Galeano by Ida Cuttler

In this blog post, Ida shares a play she wrote after the passing of one of her favorite writers, Eduardo ...

SOURCE: The Neo-Futurists at 09:27AM

Broadway Premiere of ‘Amazing Grace’ Sets Theater and Dates by NewYork.com

Amazing Grace, a new musical about the beloved spiritual, will open on Broadway at the Nederlander Theater with preview performances beginning June 25th in advance of a July 16 opening. The…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 09:24AM

Bets Malone Leads La Mirada's PRIDE AND PREJUDICE World Premiere, Beginning Tonight by BroadwayWorld

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts and McCoy Rigby Entertainment present their first-ever World Premiere musical and the fourth show of their 2014-2015 season, the runaway hit of the …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:23AM

Take The Stage Performance Company Presents Broadway Revue Showcase ‘Loud and Clear’ May 1-3 at Rockville JCC by Elizabeth Gensler by Guest Author

Take The Stage Performance Company is proud to announce their second annual Broadway Revue Showcase Loud and Clear. Last year’s inaugural season was such a success that this coveted g…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:22AM

Broadway Alums Natalie Mendoza & Chris Peluso Tapped for Miss Saigon in London's West End by Imogen Lloyd Webber

The heat is still on in Saigon! Broadway alums Natalie Mendoza and Chris Peluso, along with Siobhan Dillon and Sangwoong Jo, are joining the cast of Miss Saigon on May 11. Directed by Lauren…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:22AM

Broadway Alums Chris Peluso & Natalie Mendoza & More Tapped for Miss Saigon in London's West End by Imogen Lloyd Webber

The heat is still on in Saigon! Broadway alums Chris Peluso and Natalie Mendoza, Siobhan Dillon and Sangwoong Jo are joining the cast of Miss Saigon on May 11. Directed by Laurence Connor, t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:22AM

Legacy Theatre's New ROCKET BOYS Musical, Featuring Melissa Van Der Schyff, Begins Tonight by BroadwayWorld

Atlanta's Legacy Theatre presents 'Rocket Boys the Musical' from tonight, April 17th through May 10th, 2015.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:20AM

Measure for Measure, Barbican, review: Excellent production draws thought-provoking parallels with Putin era

The abuse of power is an ever-topical theme, though one that is itself open to mistreatment by axe-grinding, opportunistic directors.  But in this stunning account of Measure for Measure �…

SOURCE: The Independent at 09:17AM

VIDEO: Hugh Jackman Shares First Look at Action Adventure PAN by Movies News Desk

Tony winner Hugh Jackman Broadway's THE RIVER took to Instagram to share a first look at Warner Bros. Pictures PAN

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:07AM

Q&A: Joey Taranto

Name: Joey Taranto Where are you from? New OrleansBroadway credits: Rock of Ages, Spider-man: Turn off the Dark, Kinky BootsHow did you hear you’d booked your first Broadway show? This emb…

SOURCE: theensemblist.com at 09:07AM

Anna Kendrick: Singer, Actress, and... Writer?

In a press release yesterday, Touchstone announced that Anna Kendrick will be joining the long  list of celebs-turned-authors with the publication of her "collection of humorous, autobi…

SOURCE: Paper Mag at 09:00AM
Friday, April 17, 2015 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Tony Winner Jessie Mueller's Upcoming Carnegie Hall Debut Is All About the Kids by Ryan McPhee

On April 18, Tony winner Jessie Mueller will make her Carnegie Hall debut in Take the Stage With Broadway Stars, an interactive family concert. But although it’s her first time playing…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 08:55AM

PLAYS AT THE GARRICK KENNETH BRANAGH THEATRE COMPANY; A YEAR OF UNMISSABLE THEATRE

THE WINTER’S TALE, HARLEQUINADE, THE PAINKILLER, ROMEO AND JULIET AND THE ENTERTAINER MAKE UP THE INAUGURAL SEASON OF WORK FOR THE KENNETH BRANAGH THEATRE COMPANY. THE COMPANY WILL BE …

SOURCE: 1639 at 08:49AM

Death of a Comedian review – neatly captures a Faustian bargain with fame by Michael Billington

Soho theatre, LondonOwen McCafferty’s play is an oversimplified morality tale, but the acting is first-rate and it packs a lot into 80 minutes Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:30AM

Alice’s Adventures Underground review – the Wonderland of your imagination come to life by Lyn Gardner

The Vaults, LondonA lifesize Mad Hatter’s tea party and playful design make up for power failures and flawed logistics in this updated version of Lewis Carroll’s classic Continue reading…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:23AM

Review: AWK Presents… The Yuk Yuk Hour/The Annoyance Theatre by Zach Freeman

Some people, when moved to frenetic laughter, are prone to requiring so much air to replace the air lost due to their audible guffaws that they suck in through their noses, creating a snorti…

SOURCE: Newcity Stage at 08:15AM

Brian Cox made patron of Birmingham Old Rep by Matthew Hemley

Actor Brian Cox has become patron of the Old Rep Theatre in Birmingham. Birmingham Ormiston Academy took over operating the venue in

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:00AM

Flavorpill: Athleticism and Aestheticism Combine in “Séquence 8″ by David Levy

Originally published on Flavorpill. At the intersection of dance and athletics, you might find Séquence 8, the “nouveau cirque spectacular” at City Center through April 26. This show fr…

SOURCE: itsdlevy.me at 08:00AM

BWW's On This Day - April 17, 2015

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

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:00AM

Life for Ksenia Solo took a Turn for the better by Richard Ouzounian

Actress known for Lost Girl moves on to roles in Turn and Orphan Black, and away from childhood bullying.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 08:00AM

Tonys: Bradley Cooper, Jake Gyllenhaal and Assessing the Shows Already Closed by Scott Feinberg

Plays starring Bradley Cooper and Jake Gyllenhaal, Glenn Close's first Broadway show in 20 years, and a musical by Sting are among more than a dozen productions that have already closed, yet…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:00AM
Friday, April 17, 2015 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Fun Home by Cameron Kelsall

Photo: Sara KrulwichThere's very little to say about Fun Home that wasn't enumerated by Wendy's spot-on comments, so I'll simply say this:I am glad that Alison Bechdel decided to t…

SOURCE: Show Showdown at 07:58AM

Photos: The King and I Opening Night by Admin

The Broadway revival of The King and I starring Kelli O'Hara and Ken Watanabe opened at the Vivian Beaumont Theater at Lincoln Center.

SOURCE: Broadway Style Guide at 07:52AM

Royal Exchange Manchester to hold first relaxed performance by Georgia Snow

Manchester’s Royal Exchange Theatre is to host its first relaxed performance as part of a co-production with Told By An Idiot. The

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:32AM

Bliss at Lincoln Center by Terry Teachout

In the second of my two Wall Street Journal drama columns for this week, I report on another pair of Broadway openings, The King and I and Finding Neverland. Here’s an excerpt. * * * Point…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:30AM

Young Vic ushers’ pay rise welcomed by union by Georgia Snow

Backstage union BECTU has welcomed the Young Vic Theatre’s decision to increase ushers’ pay to £9 per hour. The increase will see

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:18AM

La Fille mal gardée, Royal Ballet, Covent Garden: 'effervesces with life, love and laughter' by Mark Monahan

Vadim Muntagirov's superb debut was just one delight in this sparkling revival of Frederick Ashton's rustic romantic comedy, says Mark Monahan

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 07:09AM

Weston theatre friends chip in for £10k apprenticeship scheme by David Hutchison

A support group for the Playhouse Theatre in Weston-super-Mare has sponsored a new £10,000 apprenticeship at the venue. The theatre claims the

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:02AM

Splurge guns and speakeasies: behind the scenes with Bugsy Malone by Kat Brown

The much-loved film musical is coming to the London stage - and this time, thank heavens, the children do the singing

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 07:00AM

Almanac: John P. Marquand on the superfluity of hell by Terry Teachout

“There was not much need for retribution in the life hereafter. You usually paid for the party while you were still on earth.” John P. Marquand, Melville Goodwin, USA

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:00AM
Friday, April 17, 2015 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Hamilton Pays Emotional Tribute To Original Cast of A Chorus Line by Robert Viagas

Off-Broadway’s Hamilton paid emotional tribute to the surviving members fo the original cast of A Chorus Line Thursday evening on the 40th anniversary of the latter show’s opening ni…

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:55AM

Cast Changes in Store for London’s Miss Saigon Eva Noblezada Extends and Broadway Actor Joins Cast by Mark Shenton

A number of key cast changes are to occur at the West End return of Miss Saigon beginning performances May 11 as it enters its second year at the Prince Edward Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:34AM

Cast Changes for West End’s Miss Saigon Include Chris Peluso & Natalie Mendoza Joining Company; Jon by Mark Shenton

A number of key cast changes are to occur at the West End return of Miss Saigon beginning performances May 11 as it enters its second year at the Prince Edward Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:34AM

Press pass: All the news, interviews, opinions (and booking) for Kenneth Branagh season by Terri Paddock

Just days after Kevin Spacey gave his (literal) swansong when accepting his Special Award at the Oliviers, our own homegrown Hollywood star has announced his plans to take over a West End th…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:15AM

Are concerns about diversity in drama schools unwarranted? by Thomas Hescott

In the past year, a whole host of leading actors, from David Morrissey to Judi Dench, have stated that drama school training

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:00AM

David Brown's Transition From Skilled Farmer To Accomplished Artist by Alan Bisbort

When David Brown moved to his 12.5-acre farm in Old Saybrook in 1986, he achieved notoriety for what seems in hindsight a curiosity: His house is made of hay. Yes, his 12-foot by 20-foot dom…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM

'Badfic Love' a very different spin on Harry Potter by Nina Metz

I'm not sure this comedy about fan fiction devotees fully works, but there is a lot to recommend in this Strange Bedfellows production.

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 06:00AM

Best Bets: David Sedaris at the Peabody, 'Mythbusters' at the Fox

Here are some of the best events in the week ahead, including John Pizzarelli Quartet at the Sheldon and Shake 38.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 06:00AM
Friday, April 17, 2015 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Measure for Measure, Cheek by Jowl/Pushkin Theatre, Barbican by David Nice

Russia isn’t the only country where violations of personal freedoms and censorship seem to be mounting by the day, but it’s surely the most confused: ask any of the persecutors what they…

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 05:56AM

Clarion by John Morrison

Do any of these headlines ring a bell? HORROR AS IMMIGRANTS BARBECUE LLAMA AT PETTING ZOO WHITES IN MINORITY BY 2020 NOW PAEDOPHILES IN BURQUAS STALK OUR KIDS WHITE SUICIDE BOMBER IN BLACKBU…

SOURCE: John Morrison at 05:47AM

Luke Alleva is The Dancin’ Man—with a cool hat by Jeannette Delamoir

Since Luke Alleva started out in Western Sydney, he has appeared in film and television productions, as well as dancing, singing and acting his way across the world to London’s West End. H…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 05:46AM

Theater Review: The King And I

A very good, very traditional revival of the celebrated Rodgers and Hammerstein musical.

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 05:39AM

Ridgewood girl lands role in King and I

Six-year-old Christie Kim appears in musical

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 05:39AM

‘Willy Wonka, Jr.’ to be staged at Jefferson High School

<b>‘Willy Wonka, Jr.’ to be staged at High School</b>The Jefferson Township Middle School Players proudly presents: "Willy Wonka, Jr."The play will take pla…

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 05:39AM

Special performance for autistic children at WPU

Theater for Children with Autism will present Theatreworks USA's musical "Skippyjon Jones" at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, April 17, at William Paterson University in Wayne. This performa…

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 05:39AM

Clifton's Blue State Productions prepares 'Doubt'

CLIFTON — Blue State Productions, in residence at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, announces its production of the Tony Award and the 2005 Pulitzer prize winning play "Doubt."Th…

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 05:39AM

Clifton man adds actor to list of accomplishments

James Gwyn, of Clifton, will play the part of Van Gogh's father

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 05:39AM

Melanie Rodriguez of Clifton stars in 'Blue Window'

RodriguezClifton resident Melanie Marie Rodriguez will be starring in William Paterson University's production of "Blue Window," a comedy by Craig Lucas.The play captures the longi…

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 05:39AM

TICKET ALERT: KENNETH BRANAGH THEATRE COMPANY ON SALE, JUDI DENCH, ROB BRYDON

The first season of the Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company promises a year of unmissable theatre. Working in collaboration with artistic associates, director Rob Ashford and designer Christoph…

SOURCE: 1638 at 05:15AM

RSC to stage London conference on crisis planning by Georgia Snow

An industry conference on dealing with crisis planning in theatres is to be held by the Royal Shakespeare Company. The RSC, in

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:00AM
Friday, April 17, 2015 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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Broadway review: 'The King and I' by Marilyn Stasio, Marilyn Stasio

In its heart of hearts, the extraordinarily deep and often underutilized thrust stage of Lincoln Center's Vivian Beaumont Theater has probably always yearned to host an opera. That's pretty …

SOURCE: Boston Herald at 04:43AM

Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company At The Garrick by Doug Mayo

By Doug Mayo Kenneth Branagh is back in the West End with a series of plays being presented at the Garrick Theatre under the banner of the Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company. Commencing in Octo…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 04:15AM

Howard Sherman’s US theatre round-up: April 17 by Howard Sherman

Alison Bechdel’s graphic novel Fun Home reaches Broadway Widely acclaimed in its premiere last season at the Public Theatre, Lisa Kron and

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 04:00AM

Theater News: Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice A Musical Set to Make World Premiere

La Mirada Theatre presents the fourth show of its season starting tonight.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:00AM
Friday, April 17, 2015 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Cirque Du Soleil Is About To Be Sold by Matthew Westphal

“Co-founder [and owner] Guy Laliberté sent an email to staff on Thursday saying that he had not yet wrapped up the company sale, after CBC/Radio-Canada and other media outlets reporte…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 03:56AM

A Syrian Civil War ‘Romeo And Juliet’, Performed Via Skype by Matthew Westphal

“Under the eaves of a hospice for Syrian refugees in Amman, Jordan, a wounded young Romeo reaches out to the blurred image of a girl on a screen. From the besieged and bombed-out city …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 03:49AM

National Theatre chief executive Tessa Ross steps down after just six months by Hannah Furness

Former Film4 boss quits role as she says it has 'become clear' leadership structure is not right for publicly-funded organisation

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 03:37AM

Filichia on Friday: ‘Gigi’s New Gig’ by Peter Filichia

It’s an honor to bring Peter Filichia’s column every week on Kritzerland called ‘Filichia on Friday’ to our readers on DCMetroTheaterArts. This Week:  Gigi’…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 03:07AM

4 Starter Tips for Creating Infographics by Sarah Marczynski

Infographics are everywhere right now.  A good one is quick to read, gives you the facts and figures clearly, and has some whimsy through the theme or the graphics that are used. Thinking a…

SOURCE: artshacker.com at 03:00AM
Friday, April 17, 2015 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Sore muscles and joyful leaps: the quest to be crowned BBC Young Dancer by Lyndsey Winship

From ballet to hip-hop, 20 finalists train for thousands of hours in the hope of winning BBC Four’s first contest for dancers aged 16 to 20Twenty-year-old Jonadette Carpio strides across t…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:59AM

Energy & Romance Propel MAMMA MIA! Skyward Once Again by David Dow Bentley III

It seemed more like attending some grand and joyous party than it did attending a run-of-the-mill musical. The fun began right in the elevator that took my guest and me up to the orchestra l…

SOURCE: thepeoplescritic.com at 02:37AM

Kristin Scott Thomas is bored of being labelled an ice queen by Ben Lawrence

As she prepares to play Elizabeth II in Peter Morgan's The Audience, Kristin Scott Thomas tells Ben Lawrence why people mistake her shyness for haughtiness

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 02:30AM

Kristin Scott Thomas is bored with being labelled an ice queen by Ben Lawrence

As she prepares to play Elizabeth II in Peter Morgan's The Audience, Kristin Scott Thomas tells Ben Lawrence why people mistake her shyness for haughtiness

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 02:30AM

GIGI'S NEW GIG by Peter Filichia

Nine nominations yielded nine Oscars. Never before had a film with so many nominations made a clean sweep. But that’s what GIGI achieved when it won the Academy Award for 1958’s Best Pic…

SOURCE: Kritzerland at 02:16AM

Meet the Cast of Reston Community Players’ ‘The Fox on the Fairway': Part 1: Stephanie Walsh, Kelly Thompson, & Bradley Dresser by Diane Jackson Schnoor

The award-winning Reston Community Players are proud to bring Ken Ludwig’s The Fox on the Fairway back to the DC Metro area April 24-May 3, 2015. The stuffy atmosphere of a private golf cl…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:10AM

Mark Shenton: Reliving the golden age of musical theatre through the modern stage by Mark Shenton

The week’s musical theatre highlights on each side of the Atlantic have undoubtedly been the transfer of Chichester’s production of Gypsy (London’s

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM
Friday, April 17, 2015 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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One! HAMILTON Pays Tribute To A CHORUS LINE Live Onstage In Photo Recreation For 40th Anniversary by Pat Cerasaro

HAMILTON tributes the Public Theater's A CHORUS LINE in an unforgettable way

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:05AM

FLASH FRIDAY: Suddenly Singing! Jake Gyllenhaal Gears Up For LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS by Pat Cerasaro

Today we are celebrating this week's news announcement of Jake Gyllenhaal's musical theatre debut.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:04AM

Broadway Review: ‘The King and I’

In its heart of hearts, the extraordinarily deep and often underutilized thrust stage of Lincoln Center’s Vivian Beaumont Theater has probably always yearned to host an opera. That…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:01AM

Theatre News: Kenneth Branagh unveils year-long Garrick season; Judi Dench joins Winter's Tale

Branagh's Plays at the Garrick season will also feature The Painkiller with Rob Brydon and Romeo and Juliet with Lily James and Richard Madden

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 01:00AM

Review: The King and I

Kelli O'Hara stars in this colossal revival of a Rodgers and Hammerstein classic.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00AM

Video Flash: Flashback Friday: Matthew Morrison, Kelli O'Hara, and Victoria Clark in Light in the Piazza

Ten years ago, these three Broadway favorites lit up a single stage.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00AM

Interviews: Laura Osnes Checks Another Rodgers and Hammerstein Role Off the Bucket List in Carousel

The Broadway mainstay continues her scavenger hunt for R&H leading ladies in Chicago.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00AM

Theater News: Shrek The Musical Set to Begin Performances

Wheelock Family Theatre presents a recent classic fairy tale.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00AM

Laura Welsh by Young Hollywood

Laura WelshGet a sneak preview to our new series Backstage Diaries with Laura Welsh! YH goes backstage at the Avalon Hollywood to catch up with singer/songwriter Laura Welsh to find out more…

SOURCE: Young Hollywood at 01:00AM

"I Didn't Do It" Set Visit with Olivia Holt and Cast by Young Hollywood

"I Didn't Do It" Set Visit with Olivia Holt and CastYH is on the set of Disney Channel's "I Didn't Do It" where star Olivia Holt gives us a guided tour of the on-screen digs, including her c…

SOURCE: Young Hollywood at 01:00AM

Bailee Madison on "Good Witch", the Chicken Dance, & Hallmark Cards by Young Hollywood

Bailee Madison on "Good Witch", the Chicken Dance, & Hallmark CardsThe YH Studio welcomes back one of our most favorite people on the planet, Bailee Madison, who stops by to scoop us on her …

SOURCE: Young Hollywood at 01:00AM

3 Questions with Manny Pacquiao at Pre-Mayweather Fight Media Day Event by Young Hollywood

3 Questions with Manny Pacquiao at Pre-Mayweather Fight Media Day EventManny Pacquiao is a man who sticks to his New Year's Resolutions! After telling us he hoped the long-awaited bout with …

SOURCE: Young Hollywood at 01:00AM
Friday, April 17, 2015 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Tonys: This Year's Full Field of Contenders by Scott Feinberg

THR has compiled longlists of possible nominees in every major category, including shows ranging from 'Airline Highway' to 'You Can't Take It with You' and people from F. Murray Abraham to T…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:12AM

Brantwood is a wild time-machine of a musical by Richard Ouzounian

Sheridan College should be proud of the adventurous, boldly staged show put on by its theatre students.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 12:01AM

8 Burning Questions With Darren Criss: Sass, Makeup, Heels and Hedwig! by Michael Gioia

Darren Criss will step into the high heels of glam rocker Hedwig in the Tony-winning Broadway revival of Hedwig and the Angry Inch. We ask the show's next star eight burning question…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Bonnie & Clyde Star Part of Rocket Boys Musical Developmental Run by Andrew Gans

Melissa Van Der Schyff, who has been seen on Broadway in Bonnie &amp; Clyde and Big River, plays the role of Elsie Hickam in the developmental run of the new musical Rocket Boys, which p…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Bets Malone Is Jane Austen in Pride and Prejudice A Musical by Andrew Gans

The world premiere of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice A Musical plays the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts April 17-May 10.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Rocky Horror Sequel! Julie Atherton Stars in Shock Treatment, Opening Tonight by Mark Shenton

Julie Atherton stars as Janet in Shock Treatment, the stage version of Richard O'Brien's film sequel to The Rocky Horror Show, beginning performances at London's King's Head …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Playbill Vault’s Today In Theatre History: April 17 by David Gewirtzman and Anne Bradley and Ernio Hernandez

1917 John Barrymore stars in Gerald DuMaurier's Peter Ibbetson at Broadway's Republic Theatre. Lionel Barrymore, Constance Collier, Madge Evans, and Laura Hope Crews are also in the …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

U.K. Premiere of Simon Stephens’ Carmen Disruption Opens Tonight by Mark Shenton

The U.K. premiere of Simon Stephens' Carmen Disruption opens officially at London's Almeida Theatre April 17, following previews that began April 10, for a run through May 23.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Robert Glasper conducts a successful 'Experiment'

Jazz pianist has extended his reach to hip-hop.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 12:00AM

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards