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Sunday, May 31, 2015 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend - 5/30-5/31/2015

Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from this weekend Sunday, May 31, 2015 - Sunday, May 31, 2015.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:58PM

The Way LaBute Doesn't Get By...

One altercation after another threatens to make The Way We Get By The Most Annoying Play of 2015

SOURCE: broadwayselect.com at 11:54PM

The Two Gentlemen of Verona  by Victor Gluck, Editor-In-Chief

This post is by Victor Gluck, Editor-in-Chief For those who saw Fiasco Theater’s inventive and clever version of "Into the Woods" at the Roundabout’s Laura Pels Theatre earlier this year…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 11:44PM

The Power And Pain Of Love In McKeever’s Daniel’s Husband by Bill Hirschman

Michael McKeever’s stunning world premiere play Daniel's Husband at Island City Stage is an indelible and inarguable exhibit that love between human begins is unquantifiably precious and i…

SOURCE: Florida Theater On Stage at 11:33PM

'Everybody's Talkin'' a rousing conversation piece by James Hebert

Review: San Diego Rep's world-premiere work weaves Nilsson songs into a winning experience

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 11:32PM

Drama Desk Awards: Complete list of winners by Gold Derby

The 60th annual edition of these kudos took place on May 31 at the Town Hall in Manhattan. Best Play "You Got Older" "Airline Highway" "The City of Conversation" "Between Riversi…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 11:32PM

‘Hamilton,’ ‘Curious Incident’ Top the 2015 Drama Desk Awards (FULL LIST) by Gordon Cox

Off Broadway hit “Hamilton” and Tony contender “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” topped the 2015 Drama Desk Awards, with “Hamilton” taking seven awards includin…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:31PM

ArtsBeat: ‘Curious Incident’ and ‘Hamilton’ Are Big Winners at Drama Desk Awards by Andrew R. Chow

The Drama Desk Awards were announced Sunday night, with “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” winning six and “Hamilton” winning seven.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:27PM

‘Jarry Inside Out’ at Spooky Action Theater by Robert Michael Oliver

The author of the infamous Ubu Roi, the play which proudly proclaims high culture as but “pshit” sculpted into attractive façades, Alfred Jarry is now the subject of a new scrip…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:26PM

Grasping for Dad's story in 'The Institute of Memory (TIMe)' by Charles McNulty

Time veils the past in mystery for everyone, but theater artist Lars Jan's case is exceptional. His late father, an enigmatic Polish-born Cold War operative, remains an elusive figure despit…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 11:20PM

‘Hamilton’ Wins 7 Drama Desk Awards As Prizes Multiply For Hot Musical by Jeremy Gerard

Hamilton won’t be eligible for the Pulitzer Prize or Tony nominations until next season, but that hasn’t slowed the show’s prize-winning juggernaut in advance of its July t…

SOURCE: Deadline at 11:00PM
Sunday, May 31, 2015 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Drama Desk Award Winners Announced; Hamilton Wins Seven Awards by Andrew Gans and Michael Gioia

The 60th Annual Drama Desk Awards, hosted by Tony winner Laura Benanti, were presented May 31 at The Town Hall in New York City. Lin-Manuel Miranda's Broadway-bound musical Hami…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:57PM

Broadway’s ‘Skylight’ Recoups Ahead of Tony Ceremony

The Broadway revival of “Skylight,” currently up for seven Tony Awards, has recouped its capitalization the week before the Tonys, according to producers. A Broadway remount of a London …

SOURCE: Variety at 10:54PM

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time & Hamilton Win Big at 2015 Drama Desk Awards by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Hamilton and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time were the big winners at the 60th Annual Drama Desk Awards on May 31. Curious Incident won in every category it was nominated in…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:51PM

Circus Oz big top tent raising timelapse – video by Guardian Staff

This timelapse video shows Circus Oz's big top tent being raised in Melbourne ahead of its season from 17 June to 12 July. The structure requires 1.5 km of steel wire rope, 182 poles and 402…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:20PM
Sunday, May 31, 2015 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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Upcoming Equity Auditions Sunday, May. 31

Upcoming Equity Auditions from Sunday, May 31, 2015.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:50PM

Win a double pass to see Legends! in Sydney by Matt Edwards

AussieTheatre has a double pass to giveaway to Legends! at the Theatre Royal on Thursday 18 June. The incomparable stars of screen and stage, Hayley Mills and Juliet Mills, daughters of th…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 09:25PM

Theater News: 2015 Drama Desk Award Winners Are Announced!

Laura Benanti takes the stage at Town Hall to host the 60th annual celebration of outstanding theater on and off Broadway.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:00PM
Sunday, May 31, 2015 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Before playing Jim Morrison, Luigi Lucente shares his favourite Doors covers by Cassie Tongue

Fresh from starring in Dogfight, Luigi Lucente is about to bring his show Jim Morrison: Kaleidoscope to the Hayes Cabaret season. Written and musically directed by Lucente, it’s a …

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 08:36PM

The Way We Get By  by Darryl Reilly

This post is by Darryl Reilly Mr. LaBute achieved prominence by writing and directing the films "In The Company Of Men" (1997) and "Your Friends and Neighbors" (1998). These scabrous works …

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 08:33PM

The Elephant Man review – makes you long to see Bradley Cooper in classic roles by Michael Billington

Theatre Royal Haymarket, LondonCooper puts across the romantic sensibility of John Merrick in a well-presented production featuring Patricia Clarkson and Alessandro NivolaBradley Cooper is v…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:20PM

Impressions of: American Ballet Theatre's Gala by The Dance Enthusiast

"Major anniversaries demand un-wrapping the family silver... The gala, however, came over-stuffed with 23 items...Excerpts are typical gala fare, but the tightly woven narratives from ABT’…

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 08:00PM

The Dance Enthusiast Asks Yehuda Hyman/ Mystical Feet Company About “THE MAR VISTA” and Wartime Romance by The Dance Enthusiast

"There are dances that can only be made with words, there are poems that can only be danced by the hands. Whatever it takes, whatever form it takes to tell the story, to express the emotion …

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 08:00PM
Sunday, May 31, 2015 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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The Elephant Man, Theatre Royal, review: Bradley Cooper is terrific as John Merrick

Bradley Cooper is every bit as good as the vast majority of reviewers claimed when Scott Ellis’s fine production opened on Broadway last December. There had been banter beforehand about th…

SOURCE: The Independent at 07:57PM

Review Roundup: THE ELEPHANT MAN Starring Bradley Cooper Opens at Theatre Royal Haymarket by Review Roundups

Scott Ellis's acclaimed production of The Elephant Man is currently playing at Theatre Royal Haymarket in London. Let's see what the critics have to say

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:57PM

Photo Coverage: SINGIN' IN THE RAIN International Tour Cast Meet Press in Manila by Jory Rivera

The main cast of the new international touring production of Broadway and West End's hit musical SINGIN' IN THE RAIN, featuring Grant Almirall Don Lockwood, Bethany Dickson Kathy Selden, and…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:57PM

2015 Drama Desk Award Winners by New York Theater

Winners of the 60th annual Drama Desk Awards, which honors achievement by professional theater artists on Broadway, Off-Broadway and Off-Off Broadway. (Winners marked in red and with an ast…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 07:45PM

VIDEO: SINGIN' IN THE RAIN International Tour Cast Meet Press in Manila by Rocky Christopher Fajardo

The main cast of the new international touring production of Broadway and West End's hit musical SINGIN' IN THE RAIN, featuring Grant Almirall Don Lockwood, Bethany Dickson Kathy Selden, and…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:40PM

BWW TV: KINKY BOOTS' Mia Gentile Belts It Out at Stars in the Alley! by BroadwayWorld TV

STARS IN THE ALLEY, presented by United Airlines, was held earlier today, May 27th in Shubert Alley, between Broadway and 8th Avenue and 44th and 45th Streets. Hosted by HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:40PM

Actress Betsy Palmer Dead at Age 88 by BroadwayWorld

Actress Betsy Palmer, whose long film, stage and television career began back in 1951 in the early days of live television and who later found a new generation of fans in her role as Mrs. Vo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:40PM

60th Annual Drama Desk Award Winners- Updating LIVE! by BroadwayWorld

The 60th Annual Drama Desk awards take place tonight, Sunday, May 31st at 8pm at The Town Hall 123 W. 43rd Street.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:40PM

Theatre Review: ‘The Mystery of Edwin Drood’ at Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre by Rachel Russel

On May 28, the Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre kicked off their 50th outdoor-season with a lighthearted rendition of Rupert Holmes’ The Mystery of Edwin Drood. This feel-good, contemporary…

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 07:27PM

Fuse Book Review: Artist Mark Rothko — The Painter as Guru by Peter Walsh

Biographer Annie Cohen-Solal is perhaps strongest on one thread of Mark Rothko’s narrative: his experience as a Jewish immigrant.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 07:08PM

Theatre Review: ‘Zombie: The American’ at Woolly Mammoth by Julieanna Novak

With the Presidential race heating up, some of us might find ourselves thinking you’d have to be brain-dead to vote for one candidate or another. Woolly Mammoth’s Zombie: The Am…

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 07:07PM

The Elephant Man, Theatre Royal Haymarket, review: 'Bradley Cooper is a revelation' by Ben Lawrence

The Hollywood actor shows theatrical prowess but he's let down by a sluggish production, says Ben Lawrence

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 07:01PM
Sunday, May 31, 2015 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Idina Menzel Thanks Seoul For First World Tour Stop: 'Wonderful & Amazing' by Pat Cerasaro

Broadway's leading lady hits Seoul

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:53PM

Tommy Tune Visits Kristin Chenoweth Backstage At ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY by Pat Cerasaro

The stars continue to come out for ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:53PM

Hugh Hefner Musical Heading to the Stage? by BroadwayWorld

Could Playboy mogul Hugh Hefner be the next public figure to be immortalized in a musical Theatre buzz has surfaced suggesting just that.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:53PM

STAGE TUBE: ON THE TOWN's Tony Yazbeck Sings 'Lucky to Be Me' at Broadway Sessions by Stage Tube

Tony Yazbeck recently performed 'Lucky to Be Me' at Broadway Sessions on April 9th, 2015. Check out the performance below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:31PM

Photo Flash: Mark Ballas Visits His 'Theater Hero' Brian d'Arcy James at SOMETHING ROTTEN! by BroadwayWorld

Mark Ballas recently stopped by the St. James Theatre to see SOMETHING ROTTEN After the show, the DANCING WITH THE STARS alumnus ducked backstage to pose for a picture with the Tony-nominate…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:16PM
Sunday, May 31, 2015 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Send in the Professionals by Kevin Delin

“What defines a Professional?”  This seemingly simple question has become a hot topic amid the aggressive and highly unpopular actions the Actors’ Equity Association (the actors’ un…

SOURCE: Footlights at 05:38PM

Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, 5/30 Part 2- AN AMERICAN IN PARIS, THE KING AND I, and More! by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld collected as many of yesterday's evening Saturday Intermission Pics as we could to bring you Part 2 of our May 30 SIP round-up Check out Part 1 HERE.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:27PM

BWW TV Exclusive: Meet the Nominees- FUN HOME's Jeanine Tesori & Lisa Kron- 'We Never Thought We'd Even Finish It!' by BroadwayWorld TV

We are yet another day closer to the biggest night on every theatre-lover's calendar- the 69th Annual Tony Awards, which will be co-hosted by Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming on Sunday, Ju…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:27PM

Tony Nominee Helen Mirren Supports SOMETHING ROTTEN! and Loves It by BroadwayWorld

On her night off this week, the queen paid the Bard a visit.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:27PM

BWW's 'Brush Up On Your TONY Nominees' Guide: Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role - Play by Caryn Robbins

Leading up to Broadway's biggest night, the 2015 TONY AWARDS, BWW brings you our 'Brush Up On Your TONY Nominees' Guide to this year's nominees in the top categories.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:27PM

In ‘To Life!,’ Sheldon Harnick Tells of Songs Cut From ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ by Stephen Holden

“To Life!: Celebrating 50 Years of ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ With Sheldon Harnick” presents songs cut from the original “Fiddler on the Roof.”

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:27PM
Sunday, May 31, 2015 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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‘A Man for All Seasons’ at NextStop Theatre Company by Gina Dalfonzo

Forget everything you learned from the recent PBS miniseries Wolf Hall. Robert Bolt’s A Man for All Seasons, currently playing at Herndon’s NextStop Theatre, tells a very different tale …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 04:53PM

Theater Review: Review: ‘A Human Being Died That Night,’ a Look at an Apartheid Assassin, at BAM by Charles Isherwood

Robert Wright’s play, based on the book by Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela, reveals the atrocities committed by the South African police forces during apartheid.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 04:40PM

Photo Flash: The Clintons Pose With Max von Essen, Leanne Cope, and the AN AMERICAN IN PARIS Cast! by BroadwayWorld

Bill and Hillary Clinton recently paid a visit to AN AMERICAN IN PARIS and posed with the cast after the show. Below, check out the pic of the couple with Max von Essen, Robert Fairchild, Le…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:40PM

Broadway’s Skylight, With Carey Mulligan and Bill Nighy, Recoups by Andrew Gans and Michael Gioia

The Broadway production of David Hare's Skylight, starring Carey Mulligan, Bill Nighy and Matthew Beard — who all re-create their acclaimed London performances&…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:22PM

Broadway at the Cabaret - Top 5 Cabaret Picks for June 1-7, Featuring Linda Lavin, Lindsay Mendez, and More! by Louisa Brady

Broadway's 40 theatres aren't the only places to catch performances from your favorite stars Well after Broadway orchestras begin their overtures, ensemble members take their dance breaks, a…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:22PM

BWW Readers' Countdown: The Greatest Tonys Performances of the Past Five Years- #6 by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld is counting down to the biggest night on every theatre-lover's calendar- the 69th Annual Tony Awards, which will be co-hosted by Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming on Sunday, J…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:22PM

Mark Nadler: ‘Runnin’ Wild: Songs and Scandals of the Roaring ’20s’ at Starthmore’s AMP by Gary McMillan

Raconteur. A word seldom used nowadays. In the era of Twitter and short attention spans, good luck finding “a person who excels in telling anecdotes.” But flip open the Merriam-W…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 04:14PM

Review: Pelléas et Mélisande (Wales Millennium Centre - tour)

A many-layered new production of Debussy's mysterious romance from Welsh National Opera

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 04:12PM
Sunday, May 31, 2015 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Black Ensemble Theater thinks globally for first International Cultural Festival by Hedy Weiss

Jackie Taylor, founder and artistic director of the Black Ensemble Theater (BET), is a woman with a longstanding, all-consuming mission. So when you ask her about the thinking behind BET's f…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 03:54PM

I Interview Playwrights Part 746: Ryan King by Adam Szymkowicz

Ryan KingHometown: Austin, TX Current Town: Brooklyn, NY Q:  Tell me about the play you're taking to the Cape Cod Theater Project. A:  It’s called Loveshack in ’87. It ta…

SOURCE: ADAM SZYMKOWICZ at 03:51PM

"The New Sincerity" Opens by Barry

BAY STREET OPENINGA Hip New Comedy, THE NEW SINCERITY, opens Bay Street Theater Summer Season.Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor presented the World Premiere of THE NEW SINCERITY, a smart new …

SOURCE: theaterlife at 03:45PM

Devoted Dreams – Muddled Fable by Sandi Durell

              Review by Susan Hasho   As the audience enters the theatre, there is a somewhat intrusive lady sitting on the edge of the... The post De…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 03:37PM

Review: Passion by Wendy Rosenfield

Passion, produced by the Arden Theatre Company, written by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine, directed by Terrence J. Nolen, reviewed by Wendy Rosenfield

SOURCE: Philly.com at 03:31PM

‘Kiss Me, Kate’ at 2nd Star Productions by Morgan Woodle

As the weather turns sultry, Baltimore theater goers with an appreciation for irony should make it a point not to miss 2nd Star Productions current show, Kiss Me, Kate, the Tony Award-winnin…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 03:31PM

BWW TV: BEAUTIFUL's New Carole King, Chilina Kennedy, Shows Her Stuff in Shubert Alley! by BroadwayWorld TV

STARS IN THE ALLEY, presented by United Airlines, was held earlier today, May 27th in Shubert Alley, between Broadway and 8th Avenue and 44th and 45th Streets. Hosted by HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:15PM

Hilary Mantel – Once More – On Taking The Tudor Court From Page To Stage by Suzi Steffen

“Inside my head, they are whirls and blurs of energy in a show that never sleeps, where even in the small hours the blood runs down the walls. I construct the scenery and source the pr…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 03:15PM
Sunday, May 31, 2015 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Review: Hippolytus, The Hope Theatre by Marcus Emmanuel

A black box room is the first thing you see when you enter The Hope Theatre. Watching Hippolytus, the second thing you see is actor Ben Scheck. Scheck, who plays the lead protagonist of The…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 02:34PM

Interview: Stars Of ‘Wolf Hall Parts One & Two’ by Rmchatelain

"Wolf Hall Parts One & Two" is up for eight awards.

SOURCE: CBS 2 TV at 02:28PM

A uniquely beautiful blossoming of “The Secret Garden” at Court Theatre by Hedy Weiss

The 1991 musical based on Francis Hodgson Burnett's 1911childrens novel - with book and lyrics by Marsha Norman and music by Lucy Simon - is a sophisticated beauty. And the Court Theatre rev…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 02:27PM

Tony Nominee Skylight, Starring Carey Mulligan & Bill Nighy, Recoups Broadway Investment by Imogen Lloyd Webber

The Carey Mulligan and Bill Nighy-led Skylight has recouped its entire capitalization. The Tony nominated revival began performances on Broadway on March 13 and officially opened at the Gol…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:15PM
Sunday, May 31, 2015 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Now You See It, Now You Don’t: Construction and Deconstruction in There’s Nothing to See Here by Megan McClain

Nothing to See Yet, but Something to Do a space for   eating and drinking                       defecating and urinating                       remembering and archiv…

SOURCE: Culture Bot at 01:58PM

Review: James Freedman: Man of Steal, Trafalgar Studios by Lucy Ricketts

Don’t be fooled – Man of Steal isn’t about a man in blue spandex flying around the theatre. This one-man show promises to delight, entertain and inform through sleight-of-hand and very…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 01:45PM

Review: Kafka on the Shore, Barbican by Rebecca Latham

Haruki Murakami is one of modern literature’s most well-loved authors, both inside his native Japan and amongst broader reading populations across the globe, with a particularly strong fol…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 01:45PM

‘Our Town’ at Faction of Fools by Jessica Vaughan

Faction of Fools does it again with an innovative production of Thornton Wilder’s revolutionary and Pulitzer Prize-winning play Our Town, which originally debuted in 1938 about a New Hamps…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:15PM

Tony-Nominated ‘Skylight’ Revival Quickly Recoups On Broadway by Jeremy Gerard

Following a pattern set by the original 1996 production and last spring’s West End revival, David Hare’s Skylight has paid off its Broadway capitalization costs in under two mont…

SOURCE: Deadline at 01:07PM

Theater News: Broadway Revival of Skylight Recoups Investment

The David Hare play starring Bill Nighy, Carey Mulligan, and Matthew Beard, is officially a hit.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM
Sunday, May 31, 2015 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Broadway’s Best Dance Shows by New York Theater

The dancing on Broadway seems to have gotten bigger, and more original — even many plays this season had dancing in them — since I held a contest two years ago asking readers for…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 12:57PM

Broadway breakouts: 7 Tony-nominated artists to watch by Ronni Reich

In their Broadway debuts, several performers and writers are up for theater's highest honor

SOURCE: NJ.com at 12:52PM

Jersey Boys: Two Tony Award nominees share their stories by Ronni Reich

Two more of this season's notable nominees have not just talent but also ties to the Garden State. Here, Jersey boy Brandon Uranowitz of "An American in Paris" and Rutgers grad Mor…

SOURCE: NJ.com at 12:52PM

Theatre Review: ‘Kiss Me, Kate’ at 2nd Star Productions by Rebecca Wyrick

If you’re in the mood for an evening of classic musical magic with a dash of mid-century nostalgia and a solid helping of Shakespearean double-entendres, check out 2nd Star Productions’ …

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 12:49PM

Theater Review | Long Island: Review of ‘Rock of Ages’ at Gateway Playhouse in Bellport by Aileen Jacobson

The high-octane ‘Rock of Ages’ exploits 1980s excesses with big hair and bigger ballads.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:43PM

This Week on Broadway for May 31, 2015: Karey Kirkpatrick and Wayne Kirkpatrick and Tony Predictions by James Marino

Peter Filichia, Michael Portantiere and James Marino talk with Karey Kirkpatrick and Wayne Kirkpatrick about their hit show, Something Rotten! Afterwards, we predict and discuss next Sunday…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 12:42PM

CLINT EASTWOOD: THE WESTERNS by Trav S.D.

It’s Clint Eastwood’s birthday — I happen to think he’s pretty awesome no matter what genre he works in, and he just gets better with age. But westerns were his found…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 12:30PM

BWW TV Exclusive: Meet the Nominees- THE KING AND I's Kelli O'Hara- 'It Remains Sparkly!' by BroadwayWorld TV

We are yet another day closer to the biggest night on every theatre-lover's calendar- the 69th Annual Tony Awards, which will be co-hosted by Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming on Sunday, Ju…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:21PM

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: 15 Years Ago: Jane Eyre by JK

Marla Schaffel and James BarbourJane Eyre, based in the novel of the same name, was the third of the four nominees for Best Musical 15 years ago that I've talked about.  What really set…

SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 12:14PM

ArtsBeat: ‘Skylight’ Revival on Broadway Makes Back Investment by Michael Paulson

In addition to being nominated for seven Tony Awards, “Skylight,” starring Carey Mulligan and Bill Nighy, is also paying off for investors.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:09PM
Sunday, May 31, 2015 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Fuse News: “Iris” — The Indelible Style of Iris Apfel by Arts Fuse Editor

Iris Apfel a witty New York fashion icon, now in her nineties, is living her career to the fullest.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 11:22AM

Explaining Theatre To Someone Who’s Never Seen A Play by Suzi Steffen

“Perhaps what we don’t talk about enough is the pleasure of theatre, how it makes us feel, and why those of us who go frequently love it so much.”

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 11:15AM

‘The Trap’ at Ambassador Theater by John Stoltenberg

The gaunt and haunted figure of Franz Kafka obsessed the renowned Polish poet, novelist, and dramatist Tadeusz Różewicz (1921-2014). His two-act play The Trap—part expressionistic, par…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:03AM

Anna Karenina, West Yorkshire playhouse, review: Riveting return of Leo Tolstoy's heroine

The soil of Mother Russia takes centre stage in this intensely passionate and compellingly original reworking of Tolstoy’s epic love story. At the key moments the actors take in turns to s…

SOURCE: The Independent at 11:00AM
Sunday, May 31, 2015 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Link to NBC ! Steve’s Picks for the TONY Awards Announced on “TODAY in New York” by Steve

Miss #COTA’s editor-in-chief, Steve Schonberg on NBC “TODAY in New York” this morning? Check out the link below to see his picks for the the TONY Awards this year, plus a s…

SOURCE: centerontheaisle.com at 10:58AM

We’ve Only Just Begun: A quick chat with Angela Lumicisi by Erin James

Wicked cast member Angela Lumicisi has had a long and varied career both in Australia and abroad and for one night only, Perth audiences have a chance to witness her talents in a special c…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 10:57AM

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 5/31/15- THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS by Stage Tube

Today in 1982, a return engagement of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas opened at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre, where it ran for 63 performances. The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas is a mus…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:56AM

THIS JUST IN - Broadway Production of SKYLIGHT Recoups! by BroadwayWorld

The producers of the critically acclaimed Broadway production of David Hare's SKYLIGHT, directed by two-time Tony Award-winner Stephen Daldry and starring Carey Mulligan, Bill Nighy, and Mat…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:56AM

On the Twentieth Century Tony Nominee Andy Karl Confesses to Crying at Dog Commercials by Broadway.com

On the Twentieth Century Tony nominee Andy Karl on gossiping with Kristin Chenoweth, treats he wants backstage and what he'll say if he wins.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:56AM

JOBS: AYT Weekly Jobs Round-Up: May 31 by James Lillywhite

Are you looking for work in the arts industry? Each week we at A Younger Theatre are featuring the best job applications from across the arts spectrum. Whether you’re looking for permanent…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 10:39AM

Racial Diversity Grows On Network Television, But Will Quality Lag Behind? by Eric Deggans

Network TV's fall schedule has a lot of new shows with non-white stars and casts. But NPR television critic Eric Deggans wonders if those series will explore race and culture as well as curr…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 10:33AM

Green Room Recap: May 31, 2015 by The Team

What does Alexander Sage Oyen think about contemporary musical theatre and Broadway today? What summer theatre festivals are on your road trip agenda these next few months? What pun-tastic�…

SOURCE: newmusicaltheatre.com at 10:30AM
Sunday, May 31, 2015 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Drama Desk Awards to Take Place Tonight; Jessie Mueller, Andrew Rannells, and More to Present! by BroadwayWorld

The 60th Annual Drama Desk awards will take place tonight, Sunday, May 31st at 8pm at The Town Hall 123 W. 43rd Street.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:49AM

BWW TV Exclusive: BACKSTAGE WITH RICHARD RIDGE- Tonys Special with 2015 Honoree Tommy Tune! by BroadwayWorld TV

Welcome to BWW's exclusive talk show, BACKSTAGE WITH Richard Ridge. Follow Richard as he visits the theater's best and brightest in their dressing rooms, on their stages and favorite hang ou…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:49AM

Hazel Flagg by Michael Portantiere

Original Broadway Cast, 1953 (RCA/Sepia) A credible case could be made that, on any given project, Jule Styne was only as good as his lyricist. Give him Sondheim and you get Gypsy; give him …

SOURCE: castalbumreviews.com at 09:41AM

TCM: “The Cowboys” and “North to Alaska” by Trav S.D.

Tonight on Turner Classic Movies: two John Wayne vehicles from the turn of decades. Warning: we always include spoilers!   8:00pm (EST): The Cowboys (1970) A film with much personal meanin…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:19AM

Eamonn O’Dwyer: composer by Georgia Snow

Having spent the first part of his career as an actor-musician, Eamonn O’Dwyer has now left the stage to concentrate on composing.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:00AM
Sunday, May 31, 2015 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Curious Theatre Company honors former Mayor Wellington and Wilma Webb by Lisa Kennedy

Wellington and Wilma Webb are hardly strangers to the public's gaze.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 08:52AM

The Adventures of Pericles: review by Richard Ouzounian

Scott Wentworth’s Stratford production is an adventurous, thoughtful take on a difficult play.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 08:41AM

The Big Interview: Maria Friedman by Mark Shenton

A 10lot has happened to Maria Friedman in the decade since she last originated a role in a new musical and took

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:10AM
Sunday, May 31, 2015 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Royal Ballet triple bill review – love and power danced on the knife edge of risk by Judith Mackrell

Royal Opera House, LondonThe ballets of West Side Story choreographer Jerome Robbins get the attention they deserve, while Lauren Cuthbertson makes a superb debut in MacMillan’s Song of th…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:55AM

Charlotte Patton: Celebrating Men (Bless Their Hearts) by Sandi Durell

            Review by Joe Regan Jr.   Charlotte Patton has returned to the cabaret stage for the first time since her 2013 show “Looking For... The post …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 07:48AM

Quizzes: Test your theatre knowledge: Musical theatre MNO

Another chance to test your musical theatre knowledge

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 07:39AM

BWW's On This Day - May 31, 2015

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on May 31 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:27AM

Chita Rivera: ‘You can take the girl out of the chorus…’ by Mark Shenton

Back in 2007 Chita Rivera was described by The New York Times critic Charles Isherwood as “one of the last living embodiments

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:00AM
Sunday, May 31, 2015 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Harvest by John Morrison

Anyone worried about low productivity in the British economy will be heartened to learn that things are far worse elsewhere. If this play by Pavel Pryazhko at the Soho theatre is telling the…

SOURCE: John Morrison at 06:54AM

Robbins/MacMillan triple bill, Royal Ballet, review: 'intense and insanely sexy' by Laura Thompson

Clean and clear-limbed choreography remind you of ballet's significance as an art form, says Laura Thompson

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 06:47AM
Sunday, May 31, 2015 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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Bertie Carvel: man of many faces by Emma John

He’s been a terrifying Miss Trunchbull, a convincing Nick Clegg, and now, in the BBC’s Sunday-night drama, he’s a magical Jonathan Strange. Emma John meets actor Bertie Carvel Continue…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:45AM
Sunday, May 31, 2015 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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The Mother review – tied to the kitchen sink by Clare Brennan

Ustinov Studio, Theatre Royal BathA mesmerising Gina McKee in the title role helps salvage Florian Zeller’s misogynistic family drama Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:40AM

The Beaux’ Stratagem review – a pick-me-up of a production by Kate Kellaway

Olivier, LondonDirector Simon Godwin conspires to make George Farquhar’s restoration comedy fresh, relevant and unstoppably entertaining Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:40AM

The Merchant of Venice review – Antonio moves centre stage by Susannah Clapp

Royal Shakespeare theatre, Stratford-upon-AvonAntonio and Bassanio are the revelation in Polly Findlay’s RSC production Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:40AM

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra: ‘A Tribute to John Williams’ at The Music Center at Strathmore by David Friscic

At the atmospheric Strathmore complex in North Bethesda on a hot Thursday evening,  on May 28, 2015, the musical presentation entitled The Music of John Williams was a modest delight with m…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 03:15AM

Dropshift Dance's 'Imposter/Contained' challenges, rewards by Laura Molzahn

Imagine you're wandering around an art gallery-and all the art is moving too: changing places around the room, shifting composition within works. At times you feel you're the one hanging on …

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 03:00AM
Sunday, May 31, 2015 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Sylvie Guillem: Life in Progress review – a muted conclusion to a brilliant career by Luke Jennings

The French ballet star has redefined the technical boundaries of her art, and inspired female dancers the world over to confront a culture of compliance Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:45AM

Temple review – sedate rather than stirring by Susannah Clapp

Donmar Warehouse, LondonSteve Waters’s recasting of events surrounding the Occupy protests is scrupulously balanced but lacks animation Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:45AM

Lisa Dwan on Beckett: ‘We don’t normally look at our frailty’ by Liz Hoggard

Despite winning acclaim with Samuel Beckett’s Not I for 10 years, Lisa Dwan says this ‘big beast’ of theatre remains forever challenging“Do you know what’s so gorgeous about this r…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:45AM

Peter Pan review – you’ll believe a boy can fly by Clare Brennan

Regent’s Park Open Air theatre, LondonSetting Peter Pan in the Somme combines fantasy and wartime horror to powerful effectWhat’s to be gained by reframing JM Barrie’s classic story �…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:45AM

Feldberg: Plenty of openings this summer on Broadway

Here’s a rundown of what’s coming up in the next few months:

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 02:34AM

Is Paper Mill Playhouse Broadway's new 'out of town'?

"Ever After," now at Paper Mill," may have its eyes on New York.

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 02:34AM

How Shakespeare invented 'unfriend' 400 years before Facebook by Hannah Furness

Studying Shakespeare is made overly complicated by assuming that it is too difficult to understand, Professor David Crystal says

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 02:00AM
Sunday, May 31, 2015 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Ian McCulloch and John Simm on their mutually appreciative friendship by Katie Forster

Echo and the Bunnymen’s Ian McCulloch and actor John Simm were each other’s heroes before they met. Now they enjoy a creative – and boozy – friendship Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:42AM

This Week’s Picks: Tune In For Tony Time with Kristin & Alan, the Sweet Sounds of Something Rotten! & More by Pete Croatto

Hey, you, storing your clothes in the refrigerator! We know you’re hot, but really now. You ever try washing French dressing out of your work clothes? There are ways to distract yourse…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:03AM

Theater News: Watch the 60th Annual Drama Desk Awards Live on TheaterMania, Hosted by Laura Benanti

If you don't have a ticket for tonight's ceremony, you can follow all the action with TheaterMania's live stream.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00AM

Theater News: Drama Desk Award Winners Set to Be Announced

Laura Benanti returns as host of the awards ceremony tonight.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00AM

Dropshift Dance's 'Imposter/Contained' challenges, rewards by Laura Molzahn

Imagine you're wandering around an art gallery—and all the art is moving too: changing places around the room, shifting composition within works. At times you feel you're the one hanging o…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 01:00AM
Sunday, May 31, 2015 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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From the White House to the Palace: The Clintons Take in An American in Paris by Robert Viagas

Presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton and her husband, former President Bill Clinton, paid another of their frequent visits to Broadway May 30 when they saw the Tony-nominated mu…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:56AM

First Look At Kenny Leon & Producers Planning THE WIZ LIVE! by Pat Cerasaro

A first glimpse of the men behind the magic

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:51AM

Your Sunday Afternoon Zen: iOTA performs “Come Back for Me” by Cassie Tongue

This Sunday, we’re going to go into one of the more absurd, creatively rich corners of Australian musical theatre as we celebrate artist and performer iOTA. You might know him from Smo…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 12:47AM

Inside The Design Of AN AMERICAN IN PARIS In New Video Featurette by Pat Cerasaro

Inside the look of AN AMERICAN IN PARIS

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:08AM

TV/DVR ALERT: Watch Breakfast at Tiffany's with Michael Urie on LOGO'S Cocktails & Classics by BroadwayWorld

This week, one of the greatest films EVER, Breakfast at Tiffany's, starring Audrey Hepburn and George Peppard, directed by Blake Edwards. The film also yielded the Academy Award for Best Son…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:08AM

Beth Leavel, Bret Shuford, Laura Osnes and More Are Part of Broadway Salute to Country Music Tonight by Andrew Gans

Broadway Does Country, featuring a host of Broadway favorites, is presented May 31 at 10 PM at 54 Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Paper Mill Premiere of Ever After, New Musical Take on Cinderella Tale, Opens by Andrew Gans

The Paper Mill Playhouse world-premiere musical Ever After officially opens May 31 at 7 PM following previews that began at the New Jersey venue May 21.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Playbill Poll: Who Should Play Mister in the Broadway Revival of The Color Purple? by Olivia Clement

Following the recent casting announcements of Jennifer Hudson, Danielle Brooks and Cynthia Erivo in the upcoming Broadway production of The Color Purple, Playbill.…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Laura Benanti Hosts Drama Desk Awards Tonight by Andrew Gans and Michael Gioia

The 60th Annual Drama Desk Awards, hosted by Tony winner Laura Benanti, are presented May 31 at 8 PM at The Town Hall in New York City.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Exclusive From The 2015 Tonys Playbill! Meet the Folks Who Make the Tonys Tick by Andy Propst

The executive producers of the Tony Awards share the secrets that keep the award-winning "machine" of a broadcast running.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens Revived for West End Charity Benefit Tonight by Mark Shenton

Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens, a 1989 Off-Broadway AIDS-themed song cycle originally titled The Quilt, is revived at the West End's Criterion Theatre May 31 for a o…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Where Did This Year’s Tony-Nominated Shows Originate? Imports From Off-Broadway, London and the ‘90s by Robert Viagas

There was a time when nearly all Broadway shows were produced specifically for Broadway and would open there — perhaps after a tryout tour, but one that was aimed expressly for Bro…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Playbill Vault’s Today In Theatre History: May 31 by David Gewirtzman and Ernio Hernandez, Robert Viagas

1946 Orson Welles circumnavigated the stage in Around The World, a musical he adapted from the Jules Verne novel, “Around the World in Eighty Days,” Cole Porter provided …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Just Me and the Mic What Do Actors Say When It’s Time For Their Cabaret? by Ben Rimalower

Stars of the New York stage share the thought process behind the dialogue during their various cabaret shows.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Photo Call: Couple Says “I Do” at It Shoulda Been You

Following several on-stage engagements at Broadway’s new musical comedy, It Shoulda Been You, a young Norwalk, Connecticut couple Matt Harter and his fiancée Jordan Reuck wed on stage…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

2Do this week, May 31-June 6: Cultural events around Pittsburgh

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SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 12:00AM
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