Monday, June 1, 2015 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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New trampoline act is highlight for Circus Flora by [email protected]

You will be mesmerized by Quatuor Bounce, billed as a trampoline wall act, that is part acrobatics, part extreme sport. 

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 11:53PM

Sinquefield art works heading to London for show by [email protected]

Focus on American art includes works by Benton, Grant Wood

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 11:53PM

UMSL honors arts administrator by Calvin Wilson

Michael Uthoff of Dance St. Louis receives Dean's Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Arts.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 11:53PM

Casa Valentina Explores The Men Beneath The Pearls And Lipstick At GableStage by Bill Hirschman

Harvey Fierstein’s thought-provoking Casa Valentina play at GableStage explores is that sexuality as an infinitely varied stew of preferences, prejudices and other ingredients in varied me…

SOURCE: Florida Theater On Stage at 11:53PM

92Y’s Lyrics & Lyricists Series: “To Life! Celebrating 50 years of ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ with Sheldon Harnick” by Darryl Reilly

This post is by Darryl Reilly “Is there anything left to discuss? There IS!” exclaimed Rob Fisher, artistic director of the 92nd Street Y’s Lyrics & Lyricists Series about "Fiddl…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 11:52PM

Photo Call: HBO’s “Larry Kramer In Love & Anger,” Premieres in New York by Joseph Marzullo

"Larry Kramer In Love & Anger," a new documentary film about the gay rights and health activist who authored the Tony-winning Broadway play The Normal Heart, debuts Jun…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:45PM

2015 Metros: The dream is possible by Peter D. Kramer

The dream was possible — and the star reachable — as Pleasantville High School’s production of “Man of La Mancha,” about knight errant Don Quixote who dared dre…

SOURCE: The Journal News at 11:09PM
Monday, June 1, 2015 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Songs for the Fallen is heading to the New York Music Theatre Festival! by Cassie Tongue

Sheridan Harbridge’s Songs for the Fallen had extremely successful seasons in both Sydney and Brisbane in 2013, and now it has been invited to spice up the 2015 New York Music Theatr…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 10:44PM

2015 DRAMA DESK AWARDS by Barry

Hamilton wins six awards & Outstanding New Musical at the 60th Annual Drama Desk Awards.             Helen Mirren "The Audience" By: Patrick ChristianoThe 2015 Drama Desk Awar…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 10:25PM

CBS's THE BRADY BUNCH, CHEERS and CORDUROY to Take the Stage by TV News Desk

CBS Consumer Products is expanding its presence in the live events category with new stage shows based on popular series and entertainment brands The Brady Bunch, Cheers and the kids propert…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:17PM
Monday, June 1, 2015 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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‘Their Metal Will Be More Than Tested': Landless Theatre Company Announces Development of ‘The Mystery of Edwin Drood (Symphonic Metal Version)’ by Andrew L. Baughman

The Landless Theatre Company announces development of its second work of “Metal Theatre” for production in Summer, 2016: The Mystery of Edwin Drood – Symphonic Metal Version. The p…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:55PM

2015 Drama Desk Award Winners by Lauren Yarger

The awards at Town HallOutstanding PlayClare Barron, You Got OlderLisa D’Amour, Airline HighwayAnthony Giardina, The City of ConversationStephen Adly Guirgis, Between R…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 09:46PM

Eddie Redmayne Locks Lead for HARRY POTTER Spinoff 'FANTASTIC BEASTS' by Movies News Desk

Academy Award-winning actor Eddie Redmayne has been cast as Newt Scamander in Warner Bros. Pictures' much-anticipated wizarding world adventure Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. The a…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:33PM

Photo Flash: Tommy Tune, 2CELLOS, Martina McBride, Joss Stone, Boyz II Men and More Perform at Ford's Theatre's 2015 Gala by BroadwayWorld

National Security Advisor Susan Rice, Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell, Department of Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, former United States At…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:33PM

Meet The Show That Will Reduce Childhood Obesity by Team Situation

We launched a website for The Moblees premiere on Kids’ […]

SOURCE: www.situationinteractive.com at 09:26PM

Situation Awarded a Global Campaign for Columbia University by Team Situation

Columbia University is one of the agency’s longes […]

SOURCE: www.situationinteractive.com at 09:26PM

Punk or Provocateur with...Quinn Wise by Michael Block

Name: Quinn WiseHometown: Madison, INTell us about Punk As Fuck: Punk as Fuck is the story of transformative relationship told through the lens of a band rehearsal.Describe Punk As Fuck in t…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 09:14PM
Monday, June 1, 2015 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Stinky, Cramped Dorms Made Me The Arts Administrator I Am Today by Joe Patti

The dean of arts and sciences of the university and I were talking briefly about strategies to attract more students to performances. One of the hypothesis that occurred to us was that the s…

SOURCE: Butts In The Seats at 08:42PM

Free Screening of WEST SIDE STORY Set for Lincoln Center Plaza This August by Movies News Desk

The Film Society of Lincoln Center and the Metropolitan Opera announced that they are co-presenting a free outdoor screening of Jerome Robbins amp Robert Wise's Academy Award-winning film We…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:34PM

STAGE TUBE: Stage Vets Announce 2015 AWARESIE AWARD Winners! by Stage Tube

Annoying Actor Friend enlisted a pack of theatre talent to present the inaugural AWARESIE AWARDS today, June 1. Click below to see them announce the winners full list below The AWARESIE AWAR…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:34PM

The Clockmakers Daughter – Review by Jonathan Baz

Landor Theatre, London****Jennifer HardingWritten by Michael Webborn and Daniel FinnDirected by Robert McWhirAs Carrie The Musical closes in Southwark, so another show about a misunderstood …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:32PM

Stalker: A new Australian musical is heading to New York City by Cassie Tongue

Stalker: The Musical is a new Australian work, written by Alex Giles, David Russell, and New York based Australian composer Andy Peterson, and this show is going place – it’s jus…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 08:24PM

Something Rotten! Stars Brian d’Arcy James, Christian Borle and More Read Mean Tweets About Themselv

Late night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel has a popular segment on his show in which celebrities read mean tweets that Twitter users have written about them. Something Rotten!'s Kate Reinde…

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:10PM

Impressions of Rebecca Patek by The Dance Enthusiast

"In the epically titled The Future Was Looking Better in the Past..., Rebecca Patek, a cousin of Richard Loeb, unpacks the crime and in the process, a family tree stained by one relative’s…

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 08:00PM

Meet Candace Thompson, the Force Behind The Dance Caribbean Collective. by The Dance Enthusiast

"In Trinidad so many cultures exist side by-side you have no choice  but to be tolerant and knowledgable about cultures besides the one that you and your immediate family are part of." Cand…

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 08:00PM
Monday, June 1, 2015 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Wesley Enoch is the new director of Sydney Festival by Cassie Tongue

In arts news from overnight, Sydney Festival has announced that Wesley Enoch will be their incoming Festival Director. He will serve a three-year tenure from 2017 – 2019, taking the re…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 07:59PM

Brighton Fringe Review: A Clockwork Orange, The Warren by Amy Squirrell

Anthony Burgess’ 1962 dystopian novel is realised in theatrical form by The Theatre Workshop, charting young delinquent Alex’s imprisonment for murder and his attempted rehabilitation vi…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 07:44PM

David Fincher Teaming with Chuck Palahniuk for FIGHT CLUB Rock Opera? by BroadwayWorld

It's technically against the rules, but we're going to talk about FIGHT CLUB.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:31PM

Ivan Vasiliev about to marry Bolshoi ballerina by Mark Monahan

The superstar Russian ballet dancer - formerly an item with stellar dance partner Natalia Osipova - reveals to Mark Monahan that he's tying the knot

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 07:30PM

2015 AWARESIE AWARDS: Winners! by @actor_friend

The AWARESIE AWARDS honor excellence on Broadway, Broadway Internet, and more specifically: Shit the Tonys Leave Out The 1st AWARESIE AWARDS were held at an elaborate ceremony on YouTube and…

SOURCE: annoyingactorfriend.com at 07:30PM

Review Roundup: EVER AFTER Opens at Paper Mill by Review Roundups

Just last night, Paper Mill Playhouse opened the world-premiere musical Ever After, directed and choreographed by three-time Tony Award winner Kathleen Marshall Anything Goes, Nice Work If Y…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:25PM

Watch “Smash” and Broadway Stars Announce Winners of @Actor_Friend’s Awards for Things “The Tonys Le by Michael Gioia

Recipients of the first annual Awaresie Awards — honoring excellence on Broadway, Broadway Internet and, more specifically, "Sh*t the Tonys Leave Out" — have be…

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:00PM

Survivor’s guide to the 2015 Adelaide Cabaret Festival by Hayley Horton

The times they are a-changing… But change is good. In fact, change is great! The Adelaide Cabaret Festival has a new team and a new drive, keeping some of the classics and bringing in some…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 07:00PM
Monday, June 1, 2015 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Boneau/Bryan-Brown Congratulates Our 2014-2015 Drama Desk Award Winners by Boneau/Bryan-Brown

The 60h annual Drama Desk Awards, celebrating excellence in Broadway, Off-Broadway and Off-Off Broadway theatre, were presented last night. AIRLINE HIGHWAY won Outstanding Featured Actor in …

SOURCE: BONEAU/BRYAN-BROWN at 06:37PM

The Afternoon Report, Monday, June 1, 2015 by Boneau/Bryan-Brown

Brought to you by Boneau/Bryan-Brown Monday, June 1, 2015 Today’s Tweets from BBB Follow us on Twitter –  http://twitter.com/BBBway Road to the Tonys: Keeping ‘AN AMERICAN IN PARI…

SOURCE: BONEAU/BRYAN-BROWN at 06:37PM

Broadway Box Office Analysis, May 25-31: Something Rotten! Has Best Box Office Week Yet by Robert Simonson

An Act of God, the comedy starring Jim Parsons as you-know-who, opened to largely good reviews this week. Over four previews and four full performances, the show played to 92% capaci…

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:32PM

'Spring Awakening': Theater Review by Jordan Riefe

A return engagement of Deaf West Theatre's unique revival of the 2007 Tony-winning musical, which combines deaf and hearing-able actors.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 06:32PM

Interviews: Douglas Boyd and Garsington Opera: 'It's every day of my life'

The artistic director on this year's festival and his ambitious plans for the future

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:31PM

A New Production of "The King and I" on Broadway by WNYC

We're taking a look at the new Lincoln Center production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “The King and I” with star Kelli O’Hara! The show was recently nominated for nine Tony Award…

SOURCE: WNYC at 06:29PM

Tickets Now On Sale For King Charles III by Broadway's Best Shows

Tickets are now on sale for the critically acclaimed Olivier Award-winning Best Play, King Charles III, on Broadway. Previews will begin October 10, 2015 with opening night set for November …

SOURCE: Broadway’s Best Shows at 06:28PM

Win a double pass to Pennsylvania Avenue at the Adelaide Cabaret Festival by Matt Edwards

AussieTheatre has three double passes to giveaway to Pennsylvania Avenue at the Her Majesty’s Theatre on Sunday 14 June. Transformational genius with a sparkling narrative Following the…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 06:27PM

Like Me: Immerse yourself in a topsy-turvy world by Jeannette Delamoir

In Like Me, Mongrel Mouth’s new immersive theatre production, a treatment centre has fallen into the hands of former patients. If that’s not topsy-turvy enough, the production further s…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 06:18PM

Review: Inigo, Pleasance Theatre by Rebecca Jones

The Pleasance Theatre is a place of reminiscence and tummy-bubbling excitement for me.  Tucked away in a cobbled mews in Islington, flashing yellow in the murky grey reminds me of one  thi…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 06:16PM

Sofia Coppola Departs Universal's Live-Action THE LITTLE MERMAID by BroadwayWorld

Sofia Coppola will no longer be bringing THE LITTLE MERMAID to life on the big screen.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:15PM

When You Believe! All You Need to Know About Stephen Schwartz's THE PRINCE OF EGYPT by BroadwayWorld

As BroadwayWorld just reported, Bay Street Theater amp Dreamworks Theatricals will present a new musical adaptation of THE PRINCE OF EGYPT, featuring book by Philip LaZebnik Mulan, Pocahonta…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:15PM

STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek - Katharine McPhee and Company Rehearse for BOMBSHELL by Stage Tube

Katharine McPhee just posted a peek at the upcoming BOMBSHELL concert in rehearsal with the caption, 'Just a wee bit of rehearsal shenanigans...mybrainisgoingntoexplode smashreunion'. Click …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:15PM

THE ELEPHANT MAN Theatre Royal, Haymarket SW1 by Libby Purves

BROADWAY VICTORIANA DOESN’T QUITE GET THERE It was David Lynch’s 1980 film – monochrome, moody, with an unforgettable performance by John Hurt – which brought to modern a…

SOURCE: theatrecat.com at 06:07PM

Theater News: 18th Perry-Mansfield New Works Festival to Present Shows by Atlantic Theater Company and More

Writers include Clare Barron, Boo Killebrew, Sandra Tsing Loh, and James Still.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM
Monday, June 1, 2015 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Review: ‘Ever After,’ a Slipperless Cinderella Tale, at the Paper Mill Playhouse by Charles Isherwood

This premiere of a stage musical based on the popular 1998 Drew Barrymore film features Christine Ebersole as the wicked stepmother, with direction and choreography by Kathleen Marshal.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:56PM

Review: Jinkx Monsoon Is Back, and Pregnant, in ‘The Vaudevillians: Bringing Up Baby’ by Neil Genzlinger

Kitty Witless and Dr. Dan return to the Laurie Beechman Theater for more drag debauchery that comes complete with an onstage birth.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:56PM

OMG BE COOL HELEN MIRREN IS AT THE DRAMA DESKS HAHA JUST KIDDING YOU CAN’T by The Mick

It is astonishingly impossible to be cool when you are anywhere in the vicinity of Helen Mirren. I don’t know if it’s because she’s played royalty so frequently that she…

SOURCE: The Craptacular at 05:50PM

Review: Stick Fly/Windy City Playhouse by Zach Freeman

RECOMMENDED Don’t get too comfortable in the plush space of the new Windy City Playhouse. With the smooth jazz filling the air and comfy leather chairs that hug your body like a lover afte…

SOURCE: Newcity Stage at 05:45PM

Photo Exclusive:  A Day at the Beach with Seth Numrich and the Cast of Afghanistan, Zimbabwe, Americ by Monica Simoes

Rattlestick Playwrights Theater presents Afghanistan, Zimbabwe, America, Kuwait, written and directed by Daniel Talbott. The world-premiere play tells the story of two soldiers waiting i…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:36PM

Tony Awards’ Homestretch Heats Up As Broadway B.O. Takes 8% Dip by Jeremy Gerard

It’s down to the wire as we head into New York’s great weekend two-fer: the Belmont Stakes on Saturday, when American Pharaoh hopes to become the first Triple Crown winner since …

SOURCE: Deadline at 05:29PM

ArtsBeat: On Eve of Tony Awards, Broadway Box Office Dips by Michael Paulson

Three of the Tony-nominated new musicals still had good news to report.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:25PM

A somber trip through 'Secret Garden' at Court Theatre by Chris Jones

When director Charles Newell and his musical director Doug Peck create Court Theatre versions of Broadway musicals — such as of Lucy Simon and Marsha Norman's "The Secret Garden" — they …

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 05:23PM

A somber trip through 'Secret Garden' at Court Theatre by Chris Jones

When director Charles Newell and his musical director Doug Peck create Court Theatre versions of Broadway musicals - such as of Lucy Simon and Marsha Norman's "The Secret Garden" - they tend…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 05:23PM

‘A human being died that night’: Prison interviews with apartheid assassin Prime Evil turned into a play by Charles Isherwood, The New York Times

Eugene de Kock at first doesn’t understand why the psychologist Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela has come and compares their encounter to ‘The Silence of the Lambs’

SOURCE: news.nationalpost.com at 05:20PM

Ratmansky & Côté review: National Ballet of Canada heads toward the light by Dana Glassman, Special To National Post

Today’s top choreographers are pushing the boundaries with provocative works that make the audience work as well

SOURCE: news.nationalpost.com at 05:20PM

'Big Fish' performance will be dedicated to Bernie Yvon by Johnny Oleksinski

Wednesday night's performance of "Big Fish" at Theatre at the Center in Munster, Indiana will be dedicated to the late actor Bernie Yvon, the theater said Monday. 

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 05:13PM

Weston Playhouse Announces Summer Season by American Theatre Editors

A summer season featuring classic plays and new musicals for audiences of all ages.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:10PM

Aaron Lazar and Norm Lewis to Lead Reading of Stephen Schwartz's THE PRINCE OF EGYPT This Summer by BroadwayWorld

Bay Street Theater amp Dreamworks Theatricals present THE PRINCE OF EGYPT, featuring book by Philip LaZebnik writer of Mulan, Pocahontas, and music amp lyrics by Stephen Schwartz composer of…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:10PM

HAMILTON's Daveed Diggs to Star in Staged Reading of THE LIMP Next Week by BroadwayWorld

Broadway-bound HAMILTON star Daveed Diggs will perform in a one-night-only staged reading of the new play THE LIMP on Wednesday, June 10, in New York. Diggs is fresh off of Lortel Award and …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:10PM

Breaking News: Josh Groban Will Perform at the 69th Annual Tony Awards! by BroadwayWorld

He just released a full album of showtunes earlier this spring, and according to Entertainment Weekly, Josh Groban will sing one at the 69th Annual Tony Awards. No word yet on what he'll be …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:10PM

In the Spotlight Series: Meet the 2015 Tony Nominees - Andy Karl by Walter McBride

Earlier this month, the 2015 Tony nominees gathered to meet the press and BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big day. Throughout the month, we will continue our Tonys coverage by bringing you…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:10PM

Ed Asner and Mark Rydell Set for GOOD MEN, OXYMORONS Event at Malibu Playhouse, 6/20 by BroadwayWorld

Malibu Playhouse presents a unique one-night jam-packed benefit with Hollywood icons, Ed Asner and Mark Rydell. This rare event opportunity to spend an intimate evening with these amazing ta…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:10PM

Laura Benanti, Rob McClure and More to Present at Paper Mill's 2015 Rising Star Awards by BroadwayWorld

To celebrate its 20-year milestone, the 2015 Paper Mill Playhouse Rising Star Awards will be broadcast live online and available on HomeTowne Television.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:10PM

Corbin Bleu and Ashley Argota Set for ROMEO + JULIET: LOVE IS A BATTLEFIELD at Rockwell This Summer by BroadwayWorld

The Montagues and Capulets prepare for battle as Corbin Bleu High School Musical, Dancing with the Stars and Ashley Argota Nickelodeon, The Fosters debuted as the new leads in 'Romeo Juliet…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:10PM

BWW's 'Brush Up On Your TONY Nominees: Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role - Musical 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 05:10PM

This Week's New Classifieds on BWW - 6/1/2015

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld.com for 612015.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:10PM

Tonight: Check Out Leo McCarey’s Last Comedy by Trav S.D.

Tonight on Turner Classic Movies at 10:15pm (EST), Leo McCarey’s last comedy film Rally Around the Flag, Boys (1958). Although he directed films in several genres, comedy was McCarey…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 05:10PM

Box Office Now Open for Broadway’s ‘Amazing Grace’ by Broadway's Best Shows

The box office for the new musical Amazing Grace, which played a sold-out world premiere in Chicago, is now open! Amazing Grace will arrive on Broadway June 25 at the Nederlander Theatre (20…

SOURCE: Broadway’s Best Shows at 05:10PM
Monday, June 1, 2015 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Al Hirschfeld’s Life Drawing by American Theatre Editors

A new exhibit at the New York Historical Society and a new book celebrate both the timeliness and the timelessness of the caricaturist's work.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:59PM

Doggy Method Acting?! Annaleigh Ashford Is Taking Obedience Classes Before Playing a Pooch in Sylvia by Lindsay Champion

Tony nominee Annaleigh Ashford will be barking on Broadway this fall—yes, you heard us, barking—in the new revival of A.R. Gurney’s Sylvia. But before she will sit, fetch a…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:58PM

Watch Out, Audra! Fun Home Tony Nominee Beth Malone Impersonates You on Twitter by Broadway.com

Fun Home Tony nominee Beth Malone shares her um... unusual bad habit, plans for Alan Cumming & Kristin Chenoweth and her thing for Kelli O'Hara.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:58PM

Next Stop Broadway? Josh Groban Will Perform at 2015 Tony Awards by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Josh Groban is another step closer to the Great White Way! Broadway.com has confirmed that the crooner has joined the star-studded lineup for the 69th Annual Tony Awards. Hosted by Kristin C…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:58PM

Odds & Ends: David Fincher Working on Fight Club Rock Opera, Idina Menzel Keeps Her Word & More by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today and over the weekend. David Fincher Working on Fight Club Rock Opera The long-in-the-works Fight Club musical may actually m…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:58PM

MCM (Man Crush Monday) 06/01/15 by Spotted Staff

Here’s a new feature for Broadway Spotted called #MCM and #WCW! Every week we will post Broadway’s biggest crushes! Comment below who your crushes are and who knows, it might make it int…

SOURCE: BroadwaySpotted at 04:54PM

Former foes reunite post-apartheid in BAM’s ‘A Human Being Died That Night’ by Elisabeth Vincentelli

When one of the two characters in a play is nicknamed Prime Evil, things are bound to get tense. And so they do in the quietly gripping show “A Human...

SOURCE: The New York Post at 04:48PM

Rarely seen 'Blood Brothers' in Theo Ubique's new season by Johnny Oleksinski

Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre announced its 2015-16 season on Monday. The season includes two musicals and two cabarets.

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 04:48PM

Broadway Box Office: Sales Dip After Labor Day Boom, but ‘Rotten’ Rises

Broadway box office slowed ahead of the Tony Awards ceremony this Sunday, but that’s only to be expected the week after the tourism-powered Memorial Day frame. And even amidst the ge…

SOURCE: Variety at 04:43PM

Broadway Grosses* w/e 5/31/2015 by Dte

The following are the Broadway grosses for the week ending May 31st, 2015. The Broadway grosses are courtesy of The Broadway League Read more here:

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 04:34PM

Review: The One Day of the Year at curtainup.com-London by Lizzie Loveridge

This important Australian play caused bomb threats when it first played as two young people challenge the older generation's Anzac Day celebrations .

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 04:34PM

Review: Death of A Salesman at curtainup.com-London by Lizzie Loveridge

Antony Sher is brutal as Willy Loman in Gregory Doran's bleak production

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 04:30PM

Review: Temple at curtainup.com-London by Lizzie Loveridge

Steve Water's play about the Church and capitalism has great comedy and contentious issues as well as Simon Russell Beale on tip top form .

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 04:30PM

Review: For the Last Time: A New Jazz Musical at curtainup.com/ by Elizabeth Ahlfors

Nathanial Hawthorne would be surprised to see his The Marble Faun, his tale of sin and its tragic effects, turned into a jaz musical-- as it has been by jazz singer and composer, Nancy Harro…

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 04:30PM

Review: Acrobatica Infiniti/The Nerd Circus by Zach Freeman

Science fiction, fantasy, and comic books are lousy with circuses. From the Flying Graysons to the Circus of Crime to whatever creepy clown Stephen King last wrote about, nerds seem to love …

SOURCE: Newcity Stage at 04:25PM

Review: Strong cast lifts 'A New Brain' by Pam Kragen

Diversionary Theatre's cast, design team offer polished production of uneven musical

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 04:21PM

Los Angeles Theater Review: THE UNEXPECTED MAN (Two Roads Theater in Studio City) by Jason Rohrer

THE UNEXPECTED CUE Yasmina Reza is the most internationally popular playwright France has produced in a long time; certainly since Jean Genet, possibly since Molière. Her 1994 play Art, in …

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 04:21PM

‘Hamilton,’ ‘Curious Incident’ Win Big at 60th Annual Drama Desk Awards

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “Hamilton” continued its domination of New York theater awards May 31 at the 60th annual Drama Desk Awards, becoming the first Off-Broadway musical to …

SOURCE: Backstage at 04:21PM

Met Opera Sets Lineup for Free HD Screenings by Michael Cooper

The Metropolitan Opera's Summer HD Festival will run from Aug. 28 through Sept. 7.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 04:21PM

Review: 'Twelfth Night' disappoints at Cal Shakes by Karen D'Souza

Shakespeare's gender-bending comedy gets a mediocre staging from a talented cast that delivers too few winning comedic moments and fails to generate much romantic impact.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 04:19PM

S.F. Opera goes all out to perform 'The Trojans' by Georgia Rowe

New productio of Berlioz's masterpiece features 32-ton set with fire-breathing horse; the opera plays in San Francisco June 7-July 1.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 04:19PM

I Interview Playwrights Part 747: Ian McWethy by Adam Szymkowicz

Ian McWethyHometown: Arlington, VACurrent Town: New York, NYQ:  What are you working on now? A:  I just finished two one act plays for Playscripts Inc. and a short play they asked…

SOURCE: ADAM SZYMKOWICZ at 04:13PM

The Voice's Fatima Robinson & More Set For The Wiz Creative Team by Imogen Lloyd Webber

"No Bad News" for The Wiz telecast! The Voice choreographer Fatima Robinson and more have joined the creative team of The Wiz! Live, starring Stephanie Mills. Harvey Mason Jr. has …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:07PM

The Name on Everybody's Lips! Brandy Norwood Extends Engagement in Chicago on Broadway by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Brandy Norwood will continue to Razzle Dazzle 'em on Broadway! The Grammy winner has extended her engagement in Chicago and will now appear as Roxie Hart through August 2. The pop/R&…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:07PM

Broadway Grosses: Fun Home & More Tony-Nominated Tuners Draw Crowds Before the Big Night by Ryan McPhee

With one week until the Tony Awards, audiences are clamoring to catch Broadway’s latest offerings before some shows win big—and before tickets become elusive. While many pro…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:07PM

Department of Education Announces Expansion of Turnaround Arts Program by BroadwayWorld

On Wednesday, June 3, 2014 at 11 a.m. eastern, officials from the U.S. Department of Education and President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities PCAH will hold a press conference call to …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:06PM

What's Playing on Broadway: June 1-7, 2015 by BroadwayWorld

Below, BroadwayWorld brings you this weekly listing of Broadway shows and their show times for the week of June 1-7, 2015.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:06PM

Fatima Robinson, Harvey Mason Jr. & Stephen Oremus Join THE WIZ LIVE! Creative Team by TV News Desk

Acclaimed choreographer Fatima Robinson, and two of the most accomplished and influential music professionals from popular music and Broadway - Harvey Mason Jr. and Stephen Oremus - have joi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:06PM

Brandy Extends Run in Broadway's CHICAGO! by BroadwayWorld

The Broadway company of the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago has announced that, by popular demand, Grammy Award-winner Brandy Norwood has extended her run as Roxie Ha…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:06PM

BWW Readers' Countdown: The Greatest Tonys Performances of the Past Five Years- #5 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 04:06PM

Sutton Foster, Tina Fey, Tituss Burgess & More Set for Foster Kids Benefit 'VOICES FOR THE VOICELESS' at The St. James Theatre by BroadwayWorld

Tina Fey, Tituss Burgess, Kristin Chenoweth, Rachel Crow, Antwone Fisher, Sutton Foster, Megan Hilty, Janice Huff, Jane Krakowski, Alec Mapa, Andrea McArdle, Patina Miller, Rosie O'Donnell, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:06PM

AUDIO Exclusive: First Listen- Company of THE VISIT Sings 'Yellow Shoes' on Cast Album; Hits Shelves on 6/26! by BroadwayWorld TV

The company of Broadway's The Visit gathered in the studio on April 27th, to record the musical's original cast album. The Visit is the final musical ever written by legendary Oscar Award, G…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:06PM

69th Annual Tony Awards Will Be Broadcast in Canada, Australia, Japan & More! by BroadwayWorld

The 2015 Tony Awards ceremony will be broadcast to theatre fans on four continents. Make sure to check local listings

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:06PM

Broadway Ticket Buying Guide: June 1-7, 2015 by BroadwayWorld

Welcome to BroadwayWorld's The Broadway Ticket Buying Guide. Below, you will find weekly updates on full priced tickets, discounts, availability for the hottest productions, and locations fo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:06PM

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Weekly Grosses Analysis - 6/1; SOMETHING ROTTEN! Hits Another High by BroadwayWorld

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

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:05PM

Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 5/31/15 by BroadwayWorld

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 5312015.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:04PM

NYC Musicians Union & 54 Below Sign Collective Bargaining Agreement by BroadwayWorld

Today, the Associated Musicians of Greater New York Local 802 AFM announced that it has entered into a collective bargaining agreement with New York venue 54 Below. This development marks an…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:03PM

Australian Theatre Company presents staged readings of Australian plays in June – Los Angeles theater report by Pauline Adamek

Intent on sharing Australian stories, voices, culture and talent — as well as collaborating with topnotch American practitioners — co-producers Nick Hardcastle and Nate Jones formed the …

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 04:03PM

Everything from Sinatra to “Rent” in 2015-2016 Theo Ubique season by Hedy Weiss

Theo Ubique, the cabaret theater in the Rogers Park neighborhood that, under the artistic direction of Fred Anzevino performs major miracles on its small storefront stage, has announced its …

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 04:03PM

Review: Broadway Spectacular with the NJSO by Jose Solis

On Saturday May 30th, the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra presented a show called “Broadway Spectacular” in which conductor Todd Ellison (currently seen on Broadway as the music supervisor…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 04:00PM

Theater News: Brandy Norwood to Extend Her Run in Broadway's Chicago

The Grammy winner is making her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:00PM
Monday, June 1, 2015 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Betsy Palmer Dies: Killer Jason’s Mom Was A Tennessee Williams Muse by Jeremy Gerard

A fresh-faced blonde in the Doris Day mold who found unlikely fame as the mother of psycho killer Jason Voorhees in Friday The 13th and its first sequel, Palmer died Friday of natural caus…

SOURCE: Deadline at 03:55PM

2015 Tony Nominee Secrets: FUN HOME's Beth Malone Likes to Tweet as Audra McDonald by Broadway.com

FUN HOME Tony nominee Beth Malone shares her unusual bad habit, plans for Alan Cumming & Kristin Chenoweth and her thing for Kelli O'Hara.

SOURCE: YouTube at 03:53PM

Kristin Chenoweth, Sutton Foster, Megan Hilty, Patina Miller in Concert To Help “Unadoptable” Kids F by Andrew Gans

Voices for the Voiceless: Stars For Foster Kids, featuring a host of Broadway favorites, will be presented June 29 at 7 PM at the St. James Theatre, 246 West 44th Street.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:51PM

“Welcome to the Fun Home” on The View (VIDEO) by Broadway's Best Shows

Tony Award Nominee Sydney Lucas, Zell Steele, and Oscar Williams from Broadway’s new hit musical Fun Home performed “Welcome to the Fun Home” on The View. Check out their p…

SOURCE: Broadway’s Best Shows at 03:49PM

10 LGBT Pride-Centric Plays and Musicals to See in New York This June

June is LGBT Pride Month and here are 10 plays and musicals you should see about LGBT people and issues.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 03:47PM

In Cleveland, Theatre Is Helping to Stage an Urban Renaissance by American Theatre Editors

The site for the 2015 TCG conference is a city on the rebound, and Cleveland Play House and Cleveland Public Theatre are key players in the upsurge.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:46PM

Brandy Norwood Extends Run in Broadway’s Chicago by Andrew Gans

Grammy winner Brandy Norwood has extended her engagement in the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago at the Ambassador Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:36PM

A Little More Brandy, Please! Norwood Extends Run in Broadway’s Chicago by Andrew Gans

Grammy winner Brandy Norwood has extended her engagement in the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago at the Ambassador Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:36PM

Tony Awards’ Head Writer Dave Boone Knows How to Get a Laugh by NewYork.com

The 2015 Tony Awards mark Dave Boone’s 12th straight year as the award show’s Head Writer. For the veteran comedy writer, it’s a job that deeply resonates with his love for the…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 03:32PM

Theatres must see audiences as collaborators by Sarah Frankcom

As artistic director of Manchester’s Royal Exchange, I often hear what individuals make of our shows. I want to think out loud with audiences and have a real dialogue about what theatre is…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:27PM

‘Curious Incident’ and ‘Hamilton’ Lead 2015 Drama Desk Awards by NewYork.com

Hamilton continued its sweep of New York theater award season, winning seven Drama Desk Awards including Outstanding Musical. The musical about Alexander Hamilton, our most controversial fou…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 03:23PM

Live from the Metros: All categories #lohudblogs by Peter D. Kramer

5:45 Brewster made it! Just saw them shlepping a bunch of boxes down to the band room. They’ll start getting ready and take their 6 p.m. rehearsal slot. Putnam Valley is running late, …

SOURCE: The Journal News at 03:23PM

Norm Lewis and Aaron Lazar Set for Reading of Stephen Schwartz’s The Prince of Egypt by Olivia Clement

Sag Harbor's Bay Street Theater will present a concert reading of the first act of The Prince of Egypt, a new stage adaptation of the animated 1998 film by Wicked composer and lyricist S…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:21PM

Review: The Theory of Relativity, Drayton Arms Theatre by Steph J. Watkins

I really enjoy when a cast in a musical is singing the final song, with gleaming faces, and I find myself gleaming back at them. For what reasons specifically? There are so many, but most im…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 03:16PM

Blog: Getting to know me, getting to know you – Character work by Jack Cray

Image: Flickr Creative Commons My One Man Show adventures continue! In my last article I gave some pointers about how to successfully find your way through the logistics and analytical appro…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 03:16PM

Stephen Oremus and Others Join Creative Team for NBC’s The Wiz Live! by Andrew Gans

Two-time Tony winner Stephen Oremus will serve as music director, orchestrator and co-producer of the music for NBC's upcoming live television production of The Wiz, which is sc…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:12PM

June 2015 New York Theater Openings by New York Theater

Theater in New York doesn’t end when the Broadway season does.   There are five shows opening on June 11th alone, which must be a record. There’s even a play opening on the …

SOURCE: New York Theater at 03:10PM

Broadway Grosses: May 25-31 by David Gewirtzman

All data provided by The Broadway League View Broadway Grosses in a sortable table or view by show at the Playbill Vault  

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:09PM

BWW TV: Hallelujah! Chatting with Jim Parsons and Company on Opening Night of AN ACT OF GOD! by BroadwayWorld TV

The new Broadway comedy An Act of God, starring Emmy and Golden Globe Award winner Jim Parsons, began performances on May 7 and officially opened last week at Studio 54 254 West 54th Street.…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:09PM

Broadway's Hottest Singer/Songwriters: BOOK OF MORMON's Adam Ray by Kathy Strain

Today, we meet Adam Ray who is currently touring around North America in the hit BOOK OF MORMON.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:09PM

VIDEO: Lady Gaga Performs 'La Vie en Rose' at Hollywood Bowl Concert by BroadwayWorld

Below, watch Lady Gaga's performance of 'La Vie en Rose' from last night's 'Cheek to Cheek' tour concert at the Hollywood Bowl.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:09PM

Twitter Watch: Katharine McPhee & More Update from BOMBSHELL Concert Rehearsals! by Bww Staff

On Twitter Watch, Katharine McPhee wrote 'Let the sweaty rehearsals begin sirwestaytay kuhlmodee jennylaroche bombshell rehearsals'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:09PM

Montclair's Will Connolly to perform with Red Bank's Two River Theater Company

Will Connolly plays the leading role in Two River Theater Company's "Be More Chill."

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 03:09PM

2015 Drama Desk Awards by Barry

The Drama Desk annOutstanding Book, Music and Lyrics “Hamilton” Lin-Manuel Mirandaounced the winners of the 60th Annual Drama Desk Awards at The Town Hall honoring the best of Broadway, …

SOURCE: theaterlife at 03:04PM

Photo Call: Inside the Drama Desk Awards-From Red Carpet to the Winners! by Matthew Blank

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 03:03PM

Road to the Tonys: Keeping ‘An American in Paris’ On Point, Backstage and On Stage

Looking for Robert Fairchild, the Tony-nominated lead actor of “An American in Paris”? He’s probably standing in an ice bath up to his thighs. Or maybe hanging upside down. Fairchild d…

SOURCE: Variety at 03:00PM

‘Zombie: The American’: An unholy spectacle by Peter Marks

Well, kids, sorry to tell you, but the future here in the homeland doesn’t look like much fun. Floods, civil wars, invasions by foreign powers, stonings, beheadings. And, oh, yeah, zombies…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 03:00PM

Review: A Human Being Died That Night

A new play from South Africa takes on the complicated question of guilt and forgiveness.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM

Theater News: Yank!'s David Zellnik Among Writers Set for York Theatre Company's Reading Series

The series will present four new works during the month of June.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM
Monday, June 1, 2015 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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In Series presents Latino Music Fever by Rosalind Lacy

The oldies never get old; they become classics. So what makes Latino music and romantic songs, called boleros, of the “golden age,” the 1930s, 40s and 50s, so unique and universa…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 02:52PM

NOT EXACTLY SHAKESPEARE by Matt Windman

For better or worse, this Larry David vehicle gives you a lot of Larry David and not much else.

SOURCE: Theater News Online at 02:52PM

Top Paris theatres convert to English 'surtitles' to help foreigners by Henry Samuel

Edouard VII theatre introduces English "surtitles" to hit comedy to help Anglophones see the funny side of French farce, while Mogador to offer English titles in French version of Cats the m…

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 02:50PM

Exclusive Photos! Hang Out Backstage with the Cast of Wolf Hall Before the Show by Broadway.com

Ever wonder what happens backstage before a Broadway show? Broadway.com Photo Editor Caitlin McNaney went behind the scenes at the Winter Garden Theatre before a performance of Wolf Hall, st…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:43PM

Photo: CHURCHILL's Ronald Keaton Appears at Harvard Club by BroadwayWorld

The Harvard Club of New York presented a very special event on May 26th featuring a performance and conversation with Ronald Keaton, star and author of the smash hit Off-Broadway play CHURCH…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:36PM

Former Trinity West African Dance Instructor Abdoulaye Sylla Leads Guest Class In Manchester by John Adamian

Abdoulaye Sylla taught West African dance at Trinity College for many years before moving out to Seattle in 2009. He also led weekly drum and dance classes at Hartford's West Indian Social C…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 02:24PM

Box Office Opens Next Monday, June 8 for PENN & TELLER ON BROADWAY at the Marquis Theatre by Boneau/Bryan-Brown

The box office for Penn & Teller On Broadway, which will play the Marquis Theatre (46th Street between Broadway and 8th), opens on June 8. The production’s opening night has been confi…

SOURCE: BONEAU/BRYAN-BROWN at 02:09PM

On the Merits of Jumping First by Lisa Portes

For the 25th National Conference in Cleveland, TCG is highlighting the current recipients of the Fox Foundation Resident Actor Fellowship and the SPARK Leadership Programs. These programs ar…

SOURCE: Theatre Communications Group at 02:01PM

Meet the 2015 Tony Nominees: Best Actress in a Play by NewYork.com

Three British performers reprising their London triumphs, a veteran of Off-Broadway in her Broadway debut, and an Emmy nominated TV star are the five nominees for this year’s Tony Award fo…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 02:00PM
Monday, June 1, 2015 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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See Kelli O’Hara and King and I Cast Record Lavish New Broadway Cast Album With 29-Piece Orchestra! by Adam Hetrick

The Broadway revival cast of The King and I, including Kelli O'Hara, Ken Watanabe, Conrad Ricamora and Ruthie Ann Miles headed to the recording studio to record the new cast album of th…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:58PM

Tomorrow on TCM: A Rare Joe Cook Feature by Trav S.D.

Well, this old vaudeville lover is busting at the seams, and you orta be, too. Tomorrow at 10:15am (EST) TCM will be showing the 1930 film Rain or Shine, directed by Frank Capra and starrin…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 01:54PM

Marquis Theatre Box Office for PENN & TELLER ON BROADWAY Opens Next Week by BroadwayWorld

The box office for Penn amp Teller On Broadway, which will play the Marquis Theatre 46th Street between Broadway and 8th, opens on June 8. The production's opening night has been confirmed f…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:54PM

BWW TV: Hangin' in Shubert Alley with Broadway's Biggest Stars! by BroadwayWorld TV

STARS IN THE ALLEY, presented by United Airlines, was held just last week in Shubert Alley, hosted by Darren Criss who is currently playing Hedwig in the 2014 Tony Award-winning Best Musical…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:54PM

Cheyenne Jackson on Acting: ” It’s all about telling stories and finding truth in what you’re saying” by Jose Solis

On June 12th, Xanadu star Cheyenne Jackson will present a brand new show at The Town Hall where he will be joined by special guest star, Tony winner, Laura Benanti. Last seen on Broadway in …

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 01:54PM

Alex Gaumond and Cynthia Erivo star in new Singular Sensations run by Matthew Hemley

Performers Alex Gaumond, Cynthia Erivo and Sally Ann Triplett feature in the next series of Singular Sensations at Charing Cross Theatre. The

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 01:46PM

Headlong adopts 50:50 gender balance for new play commissions by David Hutchison

Theatre company Headlong has committed to commissioning an equal number of plays from men and women. The touring theatre company, which has

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 01:46PM

Chicago Theatre Names Interim Successor for Director Who Died in Car Crash by Robert Viagas

The Chicago-based American Theater Company has named Bonnie Metzgar as interim artistic director, effective immediately. She succeeds P.J. Paparelli, director of the innovative company, …

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:43PM

Photos! Aretha Franklin & T.D. Jakes Cheer on Brandy in Broadway’s Chicago by Broadway.com

Music legend Aretha Franklin and Bishop T.D. Jakes visited Brandy Norwood in Broadway’s Chicago on May 29, 2015! Click for photos from their visit to the Ambassador Theatre.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:37PM

Chicago Theater Review: THE SECRET GARDEN (Court) by Lawrence Bommer

NO FLOWERS IN A TOO-SECRET GARDEN It’s right that Court Theatre completes its 60th season with this redemptive tale–and it comes just as summer finally delivers its much-appreciated …

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 01:36PM

Disney CFO Jay Rasulo Stepping Down at Month’s End by James Rainey

Jay Rasulo, the Disney chief financial officer who was passed over in February for the company’s No. 2 job, will step down at the end of the month, Disney chief executive Robert Iger a…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:36PM

Call Answered: Jamie Morris: Re-Designing Women: Baruch Performing Arts Center by Call Me Adam

Call Answered: "Call Me Adam" chats with writer and actor Jamie Morris about the premiere of his newest parody "Re-Designing Women" which will play Baruch Performing Arts Center in NYC from …

SOURCE: Call Me Adam at 01:36PM

Call Answered: Conference Call with Jeremy Bloom and Brian Rady: The Upper Room by Call Me Adam

Call Answered: "Call Me Adam" chats with husband/husband team Jeremy Bloom and Brian Rady about their new play "The Upper Room" which is part of a new collaboration between New Ohio Theatre …

SOURCE: Call Me Adam at 01:36PM

On stage: Top 5 N.Y. shows this week: Patti LuPone and Chris Noth by Ronni Reich

Also: Alicia Silverstone appears off-Broadway

SOURCE: NJ.com at 01:36PM

Industry Ticket Offer by Bt

Brave Face Project - Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress Parkway, is offering $20 industry tickets for performances June 26-28. Use code INDUSTRY. Tickets available online at AuditoriumTheatr…

SOURCE: Collective Leverage at 01:32PM

‘Hamilton’ and ‘Curious Incident’ Win Big at 2015 Drama Desk Awards by American Theatre Editors

Lin-Manuel Miranda's musical took home seven prizes and Simon Stephen's play won six, in every category it was nominated in.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:28PM

Interviews: Anita Dobson: London Road pays a great tribute to the girls who died

The former EastEnders star describes making the soon-to-be-released film as 'the strangest thing I've ever done'

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 01:22PM

Drama Book Shop Celebrates Madeline Kahn with Panel of Friends and Colleagues by Olivia Clement

Manhattan's Drama Book Shop will host a panel discussion on the life and career of late stage and screen legend Madeline Kahn June 11 moderated by author William V. Madison. The panel will b…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:21PM

Tickets to KING CHARLES III on Broadway Now on Sale by BroadwayWorld

Producers Stuart Thompson and Sonia Friedman announced today that tickets are now on sale to the general public for the critically acclaimed Olivier Award-winning Best New Play, King Charles…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:08PM

Michael Cavanaugh Will Replace an Ill Sutton Foster for Boston Pops at Symphony Hall by BroadwayWorld

Just last month it was announced that Sutton Foster would replace Audra McDonald at the Boston Pops at Symphony Hall on June 2-3. Now the Pops has announced on their official website that Fo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:08PM

New Disney 'Musical Spectacular' WHEN YOU WISH to Premiere at Tuacahn This Summer by BroadwayWorld

A new Disney 'musical spectacular' will soon bow for the first time.According to The Spectrum, Disney Theatrical Group will premiere a brand new show, WHEN YOU WISH, featuring music from MUL…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:08PM

VIDEO: Bruce Jenner Introduces Himself as 'Caitlyn' in First Post-Transition Photo by TV News Desk

Former olympian Bruce Jenner introduces himself as 'Caitlyn Jenner' in the July issue of Vanity Fair.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:08PM

Ariana Grande Reveals Title of Forthcoming Third Album! by TV News Desk

In responseto a fan's private message on Twitter, global singing sensation Ariana Grande revealed that the title of her upcomingthird album will be 'Moonlight.'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:08PM

Bonnie Metzgar Named Interim Artistic Director of American Theater Company by BroadwayWorld

American Theater Company's ATC Board of Directors has named respected Chicago artist Bonnie Metzgar as its interim artistic director, effective immediately.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:05PM

Tonys: Who Should Win, Who Will Win (Analysis) by Scott Feinberg, David Rooney

THR's chief theater critic David Rooney and awards analyst Scott Feinberg share their preferences and predictions, respectively, for 17 top categories.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:03PM

I Have A Dream Foundation to Honor Tony Winner Cicely Tyson by BroadwayWorld

The 'I Have A Dream' Foundation IHDF today announced that former New York City Mayor David Dinkins will present legendary actress Cicely Tyson with their Eugene M. Lang Lifetime Achievement …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:03PM

National Ballet impresses with its takes on Sartre and Alexei Ratmansky by Michael Crabb

Two ambitious dance productions are thrilling to watch, though one is missing a vital part.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 01:02PM

Photo Coverage: EVER AFTER Premieres at Paper Mill Playhouse- Inside the Opening Night Curtain Call! by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Just last night, Paper Mill Playhouse opened the world-premiere musical Ever After, directed and choreographed by three-time Tony Award winner Kathleen Marshall Anything Goes, Nice Work If Y…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:00PM

Onstage & Backstage: Who Put Together a Benefit in Record Time? This Guy! by Seth Rudetsky

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00PM

Photo Flash: Lisa Howard, Harriet Harris, and It Shoulda Been You Cast Look On as Couple Weds Onstage

Matt Harter and Jordan Reuck exchanged vows following this Saturday's performance.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM

Theater News: Read Lin-Manuel Miranda's 3 Drama Desk Acceptance-Speech Poems

The Hamilton creator pulled a hat trick at last night's ceremony and left some rhymes in his wake.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM
Monday, June 1, 2015 at noon (Broadway Time)
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When You Wish Lights Up the Desert with Disney Songs, Starting Today by Robert Viagas

Utah's Tuacahn Amphitheatre has assembled a new "musical spectacular of Disney music," When You Wish, previewing June 1 and opening June 5 for a run through Oct. 16.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:59PM

Disney’s New When You Wish Lights Up the Desert, Starting Today by Robert Viagas

Utah's Tuacahn Amphitheatre has assembled a new "musical spectacular of Disney music," When You Wish, previewing June 1 and opening June 5 for a run through Oct. 16.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:59PM

And Now for the Drama Desk Winners! Part 2 Video & Photos by Sandi Durell

              It was a busy, exciting evening May 31, 2015 as the Drama Desk Winners were announced at Town Hall and many made their... The post And Now fo…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 12:56PM

An H.P. Lovecraft Walking Tour (Brooklyn Edition) by Trav S.D.

Long time followers know of our affection for mystical horror/ fantasy scribe (and Pride of Providence) H.P. Lovecraft, and may even have read our account of the Providence Lovecraft walking…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 12:56PM

UPDATED 6/1/15: Magic Time!: ‘I’m an Improviser by Trade’: A Q&A With Matthew R. Wilson, Director of Faction of Fools’ ‘Our Town’ by John Stoltenberg

Updated 6/1/5: Before seeing Faction of Fools’ Commedia dell’arte interpretation of Thornton Wilder’s Our Town in full production (I’d previously seen it in a workshop)…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:55PM

Victory Gardens’ New Play Festival to Feature Solo Show by Andr De Shields by Olivia Clement

Chicago's Victory Gardens Theater has announced that its annual Ignition Festival of New Plays will feature Confessions of a P.I.M.P, a monologue play featuring song, dance and spoken wo…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:49PM

Spoon River, The Wild Party, Tom at the Farm most nominated productions for Doras by Richard Ouzounian

Nominations for performing arts awards dominated by The Canadian Opera Company, with 29, followed by Soulpepper, then Mirvish Productions

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 12:47PM

Critical Response Process Workshop with Liz Lerman by Bt

Friday, June 12 from 4 - 7 P.M. Chicago Cultural Center, First Floor Garland, 78 E. WashingtonThis workshop is FREE to League members, but space is very limited. RSVP to [email protected]

SOURCE: Collective Leverage at 12:46PM

2015 Drama Desk Awards Winners by Broadway's Best Shows

Winners for the 60th Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced this evening at Town Hall. The full list of winners is available at the website, and below. In keeping with the Drama Desk’…

SOURCE: Broadway’s Best Shows at 12:46PM

Photos From Stars in the Alley 2015 by Broadway's Best Shows

Stars in the Alley is a FREE outdoor concert held in the heart of the Theatre District that celebrates the end of the 2014 – 2015 Broadway season and adds to the festivities leading up…

SOURCE: Broadway’s Best Shows at 12:46PM

Watch New Something Rotten! Lyric Video for “God, I Hate Shakespeare”

The original cast recording of Tony-nominated musical Something Rotten! is now available for digital download from Ghostlight Records. Check out this new lyric video for "God, I Hat…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42PM

Could a Hugh Hefner Musical Bow on Broadway? Hef In The Works by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Could Playboy bunnies soon be heading to the Great White Way?! A musical based on the life of Hugh Hefner is in development. According to a casting notice, Hef will be workshopped this Augus…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:40PM

Photos! Eddie Redmayne & Kiesza Visit the Magical Musical Finding Neverland by Broadway.com

Les Miserables film star Eddie Redmayne and musician Kiesza took the second star to the right to visit Broadway’s Finding Neverland on May 31, 2015 at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. Click …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:40PM

Podcast Episode #22 – A Broadway Producing Master Pod-Class with Kevin McCollum. by Ken Davenport

Rent. Avenue Q. In The Heights. Any Producer would dream about producing ONE of those shows. My guest on this week’s podcast produced all three. I mean, come on, right? But wait, there…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 12:22PM

Bradley Cooper in The Elephant Man – what the critics said by Guardian Staff

The American Sniper star rules the reviews with his West End theatre debut in the role of Joseph Merrick Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:08PM

This Month in Theatre History by American Theatre Editors

From the formation of the White Rats to the 'Miss Saigon' controversy, historical events in June were busting out all over.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:07PM

Connecticut Critics Name Nominees For Best Of State's Theater Season by Frank Rizzo

Two world premieres, two established works and one adaptation make up the nominations for outstanding production of a play the 2014-15 season by the Connecticut Critics Circle. The awards ho…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 12:04PM

Connecticut Critics Name Nominees For Best Of State's Theater Season by Frank Rizzo

Two world premieres, two established works and one adaptation make up the nominations for outstanding production of a play the 2014-15 season by the Connecticut Critics Circle. The awards ho…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 12:04PM

WATCH: Andrew Rannells’ 7 Favorite Things Streaming on HBO Now

In this exclusive video, Andrew Rannells (“Girls,” “The Book of Mormon”) counts down his seven favorite TV episodes, films, and documentaries streaming on HBO’s…

SOURCE: Backstage at 12:00PM
Monday, June 1, 2015 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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T.J. Miller Shows the Best Way to Wing Acceptance Speeches by Sean Fitz-Gerald

The Critics' Choice Television Awards looked like a fun and weird time: There was Cat Deeley emceeing the festivities, Judy Greer ordering room-service pizza for her table, and Mom actress A…

SOURCE: Vulture at 11:59AM

'Curious Incident,' 'Fun Home' lead YOUR dream Tonys ballot by Gold Derby

Our Users really like the looks of the two shows -- the play "Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" and the musical "Fun Home" -- that they are predicting will win the top Tony…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 11:59AM

Last Chance To See American Buffalo Starring Damian Lewis, John Goodman and Tom Sturridge!

A hit with critics and public alike, Damian Lewis, John Goodman and Tom Sturridge star in the major new revival of David Mamet’s gripping 1975 play American Buffalo at Wyndham's Th…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 11:58AM

Upcoming CD Releases for June 2015

Check out the latest in upcoming releases of Broadway and theatre related CDs for June, 2015.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:57AM

Upcoming Theater Book Releases for June 2015

Check out the latest in upcoming releases of Broadway and theatre Books and DVDs for June 2015.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:57AM

BWW TV: FINDING NEVERLAND's Laura Michelle Kelly Flies High 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 11:57AM

Photo Coverage: EVER AFTER Celebrates Opening Night at Paper Mill Playhouse! by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Just last night,Paper Mill Playhouseopened the world-premiere musicalEver After, directed and choreographed by three-time Tony Award winnerKathleen MarshallAnything Goes,Nice Work If You Can…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:57AM

STAGE TUBE: Josh Young Performs Thomson & Desmon's 'Light My Way' by Stage Tube

Tony nominee Josh Young, who will next appear in AMAZING GRACE on Broadway, recently performed Thomson amp Desmon's 'Light My Way' atThe Metropolitan Room - check it out below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:57AM

Disney Channel Announces Premiere Date for DESCENDANTS, Starring Kristin Chenoweth by TV News Desk

Made for kids, tweens and families, the movie premieres FRIDAY, JULY 31 800 p.m., ETPT on Disney Channel and Friday, July 24 to verified users on the WATCH Disney Channel app and WATCHDisney…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:57AM

Photo: Nick Jonas Heats Up iHeartradio Summer Pool Party in Las Vegas by BroadwayWorld

The iHeartRadio Summer Pool Party hosted this summer's hottest party with music's biggest artists on Saturday night at Caesars Palace Las Vegas.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:57AM

Photo Flash: Couple Marries on Stage at Broadway's IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU! by BroadwayWorld

Following several on-stage engagements at Broadway's new musical comedy, It Shoulda Been You, a young Norwalk, Connecticut couple wed on stage at the Brooks AtkinsonTheatre after the Saturda…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:57AM

Drama Book Shop Celebrates Madeline Kahn with Panel of Friends and Colleagues by Olivia Clement

Manhattan's Drama Book Shop will host a panel discussion on the life and career of late stage and screen legend Madeline Kahn June 11 moderated by author William V. Madison.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:57AM

American Theater Company hires interim artistic director by Chris Jones

American Theater Company is to announce Monday that is has hired Bonnie Metzgar, the artistic director of About Face Theatre from 2008-2013, as its interim artistic director.  

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 11:57AM

Bonnie Metzgar named interim artistic director of American Theater Company by Hedy Weiss

Bonnie Metzgar has been named interim artistic of American Theater Company. The post Bonnie Metzgar named interim artistic director of American Theater Company appeared first on Chicago Ente…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 11:51AM

Theatre News: Cast announced for Almeida Bakkhai with Ben Whishaw

The production opens in July as part of the Greeks season

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 11:49AM

Journalist Ta-Nehisi Coates Talks About Reparations, Race Before Receiving Stowe Award by Susan Dunne

The Harriet Beecher Stowe Prize for Writing to Advance Social Justice is awarded biennially to an author whose work "makes an impact on a critical social issue in the tradition of Stowe's 'U…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 11:49AM

‘happiness (and other reasons to die)’ at The Welders by John Stoltenberg

You might think a suicide pact among losers who meet on line would not be a terribly good premise for a warmhearted comedy—much less a noir one à la Martin McDonaugh. You might assume the…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:48AM

HAMILTON & CURIOUS INCIDENT Sweep the 60th Annual Drama Desk Awards by Courtney Kochuba

Yesterday, the 60th Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced at Town Hall – and following the previous award trends this year, Hamilton and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-…

SOURCE: www.samuelfrench.com at 11:41AM

Fuse Music Feature: Boston’s Blues Jams — On the Margins But Indispensable by Arts Fuse Editor

Despite the neglect from the local media, The Boston blues scene is strong.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 11:36AM

School of Rock Will Be Tested for Select NYC Audiences by Andrew Gans

Staged concert versions of School of Rock, Andrew Lloyd Webber's forthcoming Broadway musical adapted from the film of the same name, will be presented at New York's Gramercy Theat…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:33AM

Meet Your New Crush: Clinton The Musical Starr Kevin Zak

Meet Kevin Zak, the super-talented, nearly-naked breakout star of off-Broadway's Clinton The Musical

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 11:28AM

Review: We Are the Walrus? by Michael Block

"The time has come, the walrus said, to talk of many things." A line from Lewis's Carroll's "Through the Looking Glass" is shockingly a way to sum up Rady & Bloom's latest theatrical exp…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 11:27AM

2015 Tony Award Winners — My Picks and Yours by New York Theater

Below are my picks, and yours, for the 2015 Tony Awards — by which I mean, whom I would choose among the nominees. These are not my predictions of who will actually win; I’m willing …

SOURCE: New York Theater at 11:27AM

Book Exposition of America: Here Today, Gone Tomorrow? by David Finkle

Whatever is happening in publishing today looks to be reflected at the Book Exposition of America (BEA). The annual event, just...

SOURCE: Huffington Post at 11:26AM

Kathie Lee Gifford’s Daughter Stars in Upcoming Horror Film Set in Haunted Theatre by Robert Viagas

The Gallows, a new horror film set in a haunted theatre, is set to open in cinemas across the U.S. July 10.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:13AM

Michael Cavanaugh Will Step In for Sutton Foster, Who Stepped In for Audra McDonald by Andrew Gans

It will be Movin' Out star Michael Cavanaugh rather than Tony winners Sutton Foster or Audra McDonald, who will join the Boston Pops for evenings at Symphony Hall June 2-3.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:07AM

Woolly Mammoth "Zombie: The American" by Susan Berlin

Robert O'Hara's comic-tragic-romantic-political mashup, is the kind of engrossing, utterly out-there play that has made the reputation of Washington's Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company. Under t…

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 11:04AM

The Ensemblist #50: Kids on Broadway

The Ensemblist #50: Kids on Broadway: iTunes | PodBean | Stitcher Radio | TuneInA lot has been said about those many shows with kids above the title - the adorable and plucky protagonists, …

SOURCE: theensemblist.com at 11:04AM

Like Mother, Like Daughter review – home truths in Q&A show for parents and children by Lyn Gardner

Battersea Arts Centre, LondonFour sets of mothers and daughters, ranging in age from 15 to their 80s, ask each other about their lives in a compelling theatre piece Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:01AM

Paramount Theatre announces 2015-2016 season by Miriam Di Nunzio

The Paramount Theatre in Aurora today announced its full lineup (in addition to the previously ... The post Paramount Theatre announces 2015-2016 season appeared first on Chicago Entertainme…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 11:00AM
Monday, June 1, 2015 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Photo Coverage: Go Inside the 60th Annual Drama Desk Awards! by Walter McBride

For the first time since 1983 with LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, an Off-Broadway musical, HAMILTON, has won the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Musical The 60th Annual Drama Desk awards took plac…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:58AM

An Insane, Cult Experiential Theater Series Makes Its Return

Kate Bond and Morgan Lloyd.The phrase "experiential theater" fills some people with more dread than a Monday morning, but this Monday morning, one of the UK's most wildly popular (and refres…

SOURCE: Paper Mag at 10:49AM

American Theater Company hires interim artistic director by Chris Jones

American Theater Company is to announce Monday that is has hired Bonnie Metzgar, the artistic director of About Face Theatre from 2008-2013, as its interim artistic director.  Metzgar repla…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 10:48AM

Photo Coverage: Inside the Winners' Room at the 60th Annual Drama Desk Awards! by Walter McBride

For the first time since 1983 with LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, an Off-Broadway musical, HAMILTON, has won the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding MusicalThe 60th Annual Drama Desk awards tookplace …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:44AM

Photo Coverage: All the Red Carpet Fashions at the Drama Desk Awards! by Walter McBride

For the first time since 1983 with LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, an Off-Broadway musical, HAMILTON, has won the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Musical The 60th Annual Drama Desk awards took plac…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:44AM

Judy’s 93rd Birthday with Seth Sikes by Matthew Wexler

To celebrate Judy Garland’s 93rd birthday Seth Sikes will return to 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, on Wednesday, June 10, to perform his critically-acclaimed show Seth Sikes Sing…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:44AM

Frances McDormand, Sarah Paulson, Jeffrey Tambor Among Winners of Critics Choice Television Awards by Andrew Gans

The Broadcast Television Journalists Association announced the winners of the Critics’ Choice Television Awards May 31.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:41AM

Features: 24 theatre openings in June that should be on your radar

We take a look at some of the openings around the UK this month

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 10:40AM

Review Round-Ups: Mixed bag for The Elephant Man starring Bradley Cooper

The US production has just crossed the pond, and runs at Theatre Royal Haymarket until August

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 10:40AM

Theatre News: Cast announced for Hatched 'n' Dispatched at Park Theatre

The 50s-set play is billed as a 'mucky romp'

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 10:40AM

The Great Lakes Center for the Arts by Michael Kaiser

One of the most rewarding aspects of my work with the DeVos Institute of Arts Management at the University of...

SOURCE: Huffington Post at 10:33AM

‘Adriana Lecouvreur’ at Riverbend Opera Company at the Casa Italiana Sociocultural Center by Karim Doumar

Big things do come in small packages. This old adage was proven correctly with the Riverbend Opera Company’s performance of Adriana Lecouvreur at the Casa Italiana Sociocultural Center. Th…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:33AM

This year’s Tony Awards – here’s who SHOULD win by Jonathan Mandell

– Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming host the 2015 Tony Awards Sunday, June 7 from Radio City Music Hall. If, we asked our New York critic Jonathan Mandell, choosing the winners was c…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 10:27AM

Meet The First Black Woman To Play Yitzhak In ‘Hedwig’ On Broadway by Suzi Steffen

“A lot of the verbally abusive stuff that Hedwig slings at Yitzhak has become, for lack of a better word — or perhaps it’s the best word to use — darker. It feels close to ho…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 10:20AM

'Three Sisters' at Mamaí Theatre Company headlines Cleveland theater openings for the week of June 1: On the Boards by Andrea Simakis

'Three Sisters,' one 'Wiz' and a 'Young Man from Atlanta' play in Cleveland this week.

SOURCE: Cleveland.com at 10:18AM

Drama Desk Award Winners by Barry

The Drama Desk announced the winners of the 60th Annual Drama Desk Awards at The Town Hall honoring the best of Broadway, off-Broadway, and off-off-Broadway in New York City.  Hamilton wa…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 10:18AM

Drama Desk Awards: 'Hamilton' wins 7, 'Curious Incident' takes 6 by Gold Derby

This Sunday's Drama Desk Awards could well be a preview of next Sunday's Tony Awards on the play side with almost all of the above-the-line awards going to our predicted frontrunners fo…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 10:16AM

Jesse Eisenberg, Rising Playwright

His third production, ‘The Spoils,’ opens June 2 at the Signature Theater.

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal at 10:16AM

Michelle Veintimilla on Broadway playing young Chita Rivera by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- If Chita Rivera ever wants a quick reminder of her past, she only needs to walk down a hall and knock on Michelle Veintimilla's Broadway dressing room....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 10:16AM

On Broadway by David Owen

In the late nineteen-nineties, Elise Engler asked an upstairs neighbor a vexing philosophical question: Is a safety pin a thing? Engler is an artist, and she was working on a sequence of dra…

SOURCE: The New Yorker Subscription at 10:15AM

Bucks County Playhouse's 'Company' an excellent, if aged, rendition

A funny thing happened on the way to the 21st century: The definition and importance of marriage shifted, gayness came out of the shadows and proliferated in public, pop cultural, and politi…

SOURCE: Philly.com at 10:15AM

Drama Desk Awards for 'Hamilton,' 'Curious'

'Hamilton' 'Curious Incident,' Mirren, Chenoweth are among Drama Desk Award winners.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 10:13AM

Theater Review: Evil Stands and Attempts to Defend Itself in A Human Being Died That Night by Jesse Green

You might not think that a man whose crimes against humanity during South Africa’s apartheid regime had earned him the nickname “Prime Evil” would want to be interviewed, in the prison…

SOURCE: Vulture at 10:13AM

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s School of Rock musical to be showcased this week by Howard Sherman

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s new musical, School of Rock, set to open in the autumn, will be showcased this week as part of

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:12AM

Curious Incident bags six gongs at New York Drama Desk Awards by Howard Sherman

The Broadway production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time was the big winner at this year’s Drama Desk

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:12AM

Top regional theatres back Creative England film-writing project by Georgia Snow

Bristol Old Vic, the Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester and Newcastle’s Live Theatre are among five regional partners joining with Creative England

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:12AM

Yitzak and the Angry Inch Featuring: Hedwig (Don’t Tell John Cameron Mitchell) by Patrick Roberts

One of the benefits of my years working Front-of-House at multiple Broadway houses is the difference in perspective it lends to the Broadway experience. Not only do I get to watch the shows…

SOURCE: broadwayadjacent.com at 10:10AM

Career Candor: Gloria Estefan goes Off the Cuff about “On Your Feet” by Zach Freeman

By Dennis Polkow Gloria Estefan has made an international career out of singing and dancing, the very essence of what happens in a Broadway musical. As such, it might seem she would be a nat…

SOURCE: Newcity Stage at 10:04AM

News: MD/NY Theatre Guide Merge by Mark Beachy

Theatre Guide to Launch Nationwide as TheatreGuide.org The success of MD Theatre Guide and NY Theatre Guide has garnered national attention from the theatre community.  Theatre’s from…

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 10:01AM
Monday, June 1, 2015 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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EVER AFTER Heading to Broadway After Run at Paper Mill Playhouse? by BroadwayWorld

Paper Mill Playhousejust opened the world-premiere musicalEver After, directed and choreographed by three-time Tony Award winnerKathleen MarshallAnything Goes,Nice Work If You Can Get It, fe…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:56AM

Tony Awards Style: Tommy Tune by Admin

Join BSG inside inside the design studio of Broadway legend, Tommy Tune, as he and personal stylist, Franco Lacosta, consider style choices for the 2015 Tony Awards... with a little help fro…

SOURCE: Broadway Style Guide at 09:55AM

Meet the 2015 Tony Nominees: Best Featured Actor in a Musical by NewYork.com

Though they are billed below the title, each of the Tony nominees for Best Featured Actor in a Musical goes gloriously over the top, making their supporting roles shine while not stealing th…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 09:54AM

GRACE NOTES: Monday, June 1, 2015 by Susan Grace

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VIDEO: Witherspoon, Gellar & More Reunite at CRUEL INTENTIONS: The Musical! by TV News Desk

Reese Witherspoon, Sarah Michelle Gellar and Selma Blair, stars of '90s teen flick CRUEL INTENTIONS, reunited in Los Angeles at Rockwell Table amp Stage's The Unauthorized Musical Parody of …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:49AM

WAKE UP with BWW 6/1/2015 - Theatre World Awards, Sondheim in Philly and More! by Jessica Showers

Good morning, BroadwayWorld Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it Today's big news Three awards ceremonies take place ton…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:49AM

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 6/1/15- YOU'RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN by Stage Tube

Today in 1971, You're A Good Man Charlie Brown opened at the John Golden Theatre, where it ran for 32 performances. You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown is a 1967 musical comedy with music and l…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:49AM

BWW TV Exclusive: Meet the Nominees- Cleveland Play House's Kevin Moore! 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 09:49AM

A Tearful Tracy Morgan Appears on First TV Interview Since Tragic Car Accident; Vows to Return to Comedy by TV News Desk

Actor and comedian Tracy Morgan satdown withMatt Lauer this morningin his first television interview since the June 2014 car crash that left him critically injured.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:49AM

BWW TV Exclusive: Meet the Nominees- HAND TO GOD's Geneva Carr- 'I'll Never Be the Same!' 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 09:49AM

Drama Desk 2015 – Red Carpet Photo Montage – Part I by Sandi Durell

                        Theatermania presented the 60th Annual Drama Desk Awards at Town Hall on May 31st, hosted by Laura Benanti…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 09:49AM

Photos: Alistair McGowan rehearses Jimmy Savile play

An Audience with Jimmy Savile opens at the Park Theatre on 10 June

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 09:39AM

Please please please, Camilla Long: Stop going to theatre by Terri Paddock

In my #PressPass round-up today of The Elephant Man, one recent clipping that I did not include is the one that got me, and others, so riled up about yesterday on Twitter. It’s Sunda…

SOURCE: Terri Paddock at 09:14AM

Poll: Which UK actress would you like to see win at this year’s Tony Awards? by The Stage

Three British performers have been nominated for best performance by an actress in a leading role for the Tony Awards 2015. But which one

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:00AM

Meet the companies helping new musicals to flourish in the UK by Matthew Hemley

A glance at the West End’s musical theatre landscape tends to throw up the same few names in terms of writers and composers.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:00AM
Monday, June 1, 2015 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Kiss Me Kate – review by Michael Billington

Chichester Festival Theatre Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:57AM

Crazy Jane review – a portrait of Toulouse-Lautrec's Moulin Rouge muse by Mark Fisher

Tron, GlasgowNicola McCartney’s play about Jane Avril is staged with a restless combination of back projections, dance routines and multiple languages Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:57AM

Just Jim Dale review – Carry On star had me weeping with laughter by Michael Billington

Vaudeville, LondonThe unfairly talented actor recalls a career that has taken him from Olivier’s National to British film comedies and Broadway in this exuberant solo showCan it be true? T…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:57AM

Happy Metros Monday #lohudmetros by Peter D. Kramer

To quote the great Parker Posey from “Waiting for Guffman,” it’s the day of the show, y’all. Twelve hours from now, we’ll be in the thick of the 2015 Metros cer…

SOURCE: The Journal News at 08:51AM

Broadway's CHICAGO Welcomes Back Marco Zunino as 'Billy Flynn' Tonight by BroadwayWorld

The Broadway company of the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicagowelcomes back Latin-American star Marco Zunino in the role of 'that silver-tongued prince of the courtroom'…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:44AM

VIDEO: Watch James Corden & Allison Janney's Critics' Choice Make Out Kiss! by TV News Desk

Allison Janney was the recipient of the Best Supporting Actress Award at last night's Critics' Choice Television Awards, but that wasn't all she received when she came up to the podium to ac…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:44AM

REVIEW: Hedwig and the Angry Inch (with Darren Criss) by JK

Review of the Saturday matinee performance on May 30, 2015 at the Belasco Theatre in New York City.  Starring Darren Criss, Rebecca Naomi Jones and Tits of Clay as The Angry Inch.  …

SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 08:41AM

Natalie Mendoza: ‘Spider-Man is a story to tell my grandkids’ by Matthew Hemley

When Natalie Mendoza suffered an injury that forced her to leave the cast of ill-fated Broadway musical Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:34AM

2015 Theatre World Awards Honor Betty Comden & ON THE TOWN Tonight by BroadwayWorld

The 71st Annual Theatre World Awards -- the first award created in 1945 to recognize a debut theatre performance on or off-Broadway -- will be honoring the legacy of Betty Comdenand On The T…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:34AM

2015 Astaire Awards Celebrate Top Dancers, Joel Grey and More This Evening by BroadwayWorld

Broadway legend Joel Grey CABARET, WICKED and Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein FINDING NEVERLAND will be the honorees at this year's Fred and Adele Astaire Awards. The gala evening celebr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:34AM

Chita Rivera & Daryl Roth Honored at Lilly Awards Tonight; Lisa D'Amour, Shakina Nayfack Among Winners by BroadwayWorld

The 2015 winners of the Lilly Awards, celebrating and honoring women of distinction in American theater, were recently announced by The Lilly Awards Foundation. The winners will be celebrate…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:34AM

5th Annual NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS Tributes Judy Garland Tonight by BroadwayWorld

Michael Feinstein, Melissa Errico, Liz Callaway, The Skivvies, Michael McElroy, Lauren Worsham, Cyrille Aimee, Rachel York, Adam Kantor, Randy Graff, Kim David Smith, Danielle Grabianowski, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:34AM

Jason Robert Brown, Rob McClure Honor Stephen Sondheim at the Arden Tonight by BroadwayWorld

Arden Theatre Companyhosts itsMaster Storyteller Award ceremony and concert tonight, June 1, 2015. The award will be bestowed upon Composer and Lyricist Stephen Sondheim, who will accept the…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:34AM

Photo Flash: Christian Borle, Laura Osnes & More Broadway Stars Participate in 2nd Annual Vulture Festival by BroadwayWorld

Christian Borle, Geneva Carr, Sarah Stiles, and Brad Oscar were just a few of the many participants in yesterday's2nd Annual Vulture Festival in New York City.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:32AM

Competition: Win tickets to The Gathered Leaves at the Park Theatre by Rebekah Ellerby

The Gathered Leaves at the Park Theatre Presented by Dead Letter Perfect in association with Park Theatre The Pennington family have not been in the same room for over 17 years. But on the …

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 08:21AM

Competition: Win tickets to The Initiate by Paine’s Plough by Rebekah Ellerby

The Initiate at Roundabout, Southbank Centre Presented by Paine’s Plough in association with Southbank Centre Winner of The Scotsman Fringe First Award. A thrilling tale of altruism, g…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 08:21AM

Actress Betsy Palmer Dead at Age 88 by Robert Viagas

Betsy Palmer, the stage, TV and film actress whom Tennessee Williams chose to embody the frustrated Alma Winemiller in The Eccentricities of a Nightingale, his 1976 rewrite of Summer and Smo…

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:05AM

Eccentricities Actress Betsy Palmer Dead at Age 88 by Robert Viagas

Betsy Palmer, the stage, TV and film actress whom Tennessee Williams chose to embody the frustrated Alma Winemiller in The Eccentricities of a Nightingale, his 1976 rewrite of Summer and Smo…

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:05AM

Review: Hamlet/Transcendent Ensemble Theatre Company by Zach Freeman

Polish critic Jan Kott likened Hamlet to the surly, punky James Dean, flaunting his alienation like a fashion accessory. Director Dennis McLernon pushes the action a decade later, setting it…

SOURCE: Newcity Stage at 08:02AM

Neil LaBute and Lucy Thurber Featured in 59E59 Theater’s Summer Shorts Line-Up by Olivia Clement

59E59 Theaters have announced the line-up for their 9th annual Summer Shorts festival, a series of short new plays by leading playwrights Neil LaBute (Reasons to be Pretty), Matthew Lope…

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:00AM
Monday, June 1, 2015 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Inside LA STAGE History: The Drama-Logue Legacy by Julio Martinez

In early 1972, Bill Bordy publishes the first Hollywood Drama-Logue Casting Sheet...

SOURCE: thisstage.la at 07:51AM

Great performances: John Wood in Stoppard's Travesties by Michael Billington

It wasn’t just his remarkable intellect that enabled Wood to portray both the youthful and aged Henry Carr; it was also his ability to capture Carr’s essenceIntelligence in acting takes …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:42AM

BWW's On This Day - June 1, 2015

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on June 1 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:31AM

Photo Flash: First Look at Daniel N. Durant, Krysta Rodriguez and More in Deaf West Theatre's SPRING AWAKENING by BroadwayWorld

Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts 'The Wallis', Deaf West Theatre and Cody Lassen present Deaf West Theatre's innovative new production of the eight-time, Tony Award-winning Be…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:30AM

Press pass: Reviews and everything else you need to know about Bradley Cooper in The Elephant Man by Terri Paddock

After nearly a week of staggered press performances, and one starry gala evening, the reviews are now out for the West End transfer for The Elephant Man, which is now running for a limited 1…

SOURCE: Terri Paddock at 07:28AM

Book Exposition of America: Here Today, Gone Tomorrow? by David Finkle

<![CDATA[Whatever is happening in publishing today looks to be reflected at the Book Exposition of America (BEA). The annual event, just held May 27-29 at the Jacob Javits center, seems t…

SOURCE: Huffington Post at 07:26AM

4 Musicals for Superhero Fans by Connor Relyea

Now that the school year is wrapping up, everyone is getting ready for the relaxed summer months. Summers bring bonfires, swimming and vacations with them, but most importantly they bring th…

SOURCE: newmusicaltheatre.com at 07:14AM

‘Uber for theatre tickets’ extends to West End by Matthew Hemley

A free ticketing app that its founders claim will make the West End “more accessible than ever” has been launched. Todaytix has

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:05AM

Wendi Peters and Diana Vickers to star in Park Theatre premiere by David Hutchison

Coronation Street actor Wendi Peters is to star in the premiere of Hatched ‘n’ Dispatched in London. Peters will be joined in

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:04AM

U.K.’s Embrace back in action after long hiatus by Tom Lanham

by Tom Lanham Danny McNamara didn’t intend to disappear from the music scene for eight years. But circumstances surrounding his British band Embrace went beyond his control, st…

SOURCE: The San Francisco Examiner at 07:00AM

Sun comes up on ‘Annie’ tour by Cathy Bowman

by Cathy Bowman Feel-good stories never seem to fall out of fashion, and Broadway’s “Annie” is no exception. Opening in The City this week, the national tour of the award-w…

SOURCE: The San Francisco Examiner at 07:00AM
Monday, June 1, 2015 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Congressional Chorus has Sondheim on its mind by Tim Treanor

OK, let’s say you work for a member of Congress. (Maybe you do work for a member of Congress. It’s hard for me to tell from here. But if you don’t, just pretend.) You work ten hours a …

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 06:50AM

Theatre News: Curious Incident and Hamilton win big at Drama Desk Awards

The winners were announced in New York last night

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:38AM

Exit Lines: The Drama Desk Awards by Robert Cashill

Looking at the awards this year.

SOURCE: Popdose at 06:33AM

Who he? by Terry Teachout

When I was a youngster, I played in my high school’s band and orchestra, sang in two different choirs, took violin and piano lessons after school, acted in plays and musicals, went to clas…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 06:30AM

Just because: Perry Como and Don Ameche demonstrate the Polaroid Land camera by Terry Teachout

Perry Como and Don Ameche in a live TV commercial for Polaroid Land cameras, originally seen on The Perry Como Show in 1959: (This is the latest in a series of arts-related videos that appea…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 06:15AM

Onstage This Week: June 1–7 by American Theatre Editors

From musical passion to small-town despair, from Orinda to Wellfleet, another ecletic theatre sampler.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 06:12AM

REVIEW: James Freedman – Man Of Steal, Trafalgar Studios 1 ✭✭✭✭ by Daniel Coleman-Cooke

By Daniel Coleman-Cooke It is always fantastic to see original theatre in London and Man of Steal certainly breaks new ground in putting on a public safety lecture with a difference. Freedma…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 06:11AM

Almanac: Edwin Land on marketing by Terry Teachout

“Marketing is what you do if your product is no good.” Edwin Land (quoted in Christopher Bonanos, Instant: The Story of Polaroid)

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 06:00AM

Phil Willmott: What should we tell young actresses? by Phil Willmott

For the last four weeks I’ve been directing The House of Bernarda Alba at the Court Theatre Training Company. Drama School work

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:00AM
Monday, June 1, 2015 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Tuesdays at Tesco's by Wendy Caster

In many ways, it's a familiar story. An adult child continues to care for her elderly parent despite never receiving simple acknowledgement and acceptance of who she is. The adult child migh…

SOURCE: Show Showdown at 05:58AM

Review: Duncton Wood (Union Theatre)

The new musical by Mark Carroll and James Peries is 'like Lord of the Rings out of Watership Down'

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:39AM

Review: Just Jim Dale (Vaudeville Theatre)

The Carry On star brings his solo show to the West End

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:39AM

Blogs: Matt Trueman: The strange economics of theatre tickets

'Theatre's commitment to affordability has been admirable - in certain parts of the sector'

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:39AM

The Elephant Man, Theatre Royal, Haymarket by Matt Wolf

Beauty transforms itself into a beast but an inner grace shines forth regardless: such is the enduring power of Bernard Pomerance's stage play The Elephant Man, first seen in London almost 4…

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 05:39AM
Monday, June 1, 2015 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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NEWS: Major UK arts charity to delay closure by James Lillywhite

A major UK arts charity, that was due to shut down this month, has pushed back their closure. IdeasTap has linked up with Creative Skillset’s new networking platform Hiive, and has delayed…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 04:55AM

REVIEW: Duncton Wood, Union Theatre ✭✭✭✭ by Stephen Collins

By Stephen Collins Michael Strassen's richly detailed, splendidly cast, and lovingly staged premiere production of Duncton Wood (music and lyrics from Mark Carroll, book by James Peries, ada…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 04:24AM

The Vaudevillians by Theasy.com

The Vaudevillians Off Broadway, Laurie Beechman Theatre Reviewed by Keith Paul Medelis BOTTOM LINE: How could you not love a talented drag queen playing a drunken, pregnant, formerly cryoge…

SOURCE: Theatre is Easy at 04:20AM

Nas presents the Real Hip-Hop – video by Dan Susman, Jess Gormley, Juliet Riddell, Adam Sjoberg, Charlie Phillips and Bond 360

Rapper Nasir 'Nas' Jones takes us on a world tour of breakdancing in the most unexpected places, as we visit the slums, shanty towns and ghettos of the world, where hip-hop really means some…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:20AM

Review: The Elephant Man (Theatre Royal Haymarket)

Bradley Cooper stars in this 'expert revival of a beautiful play'

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 04:13AM
Monday, June 1, 2015 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Not Just the Sheriff’s Wife by Sam Hurwitt

Venezuelan actress Eliana López, wife of Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi, tells her side of the 2012 domestic violence scandal.

SOURCE: The Idiolect at 03:37AM

SEO Doesn’t Have To Be The Pit Of Despair by Phil Paschke

Hey, back on May 11th, did you learn to stop worrying about SEO and love structured data? If you missed Drew’s post about improving your event search results in 15 minutes, go read it. Now…

SOURCE: artshacker.com at 03:00AM

Theater News: Miss Last Night's Drama Desk Awards? TheaterMania's Entire Livestream Can Be Watched Online

Host Laura Benanti's adorable asides are the perfect start to your work week.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00AM

Special Reports: Hamilton's Big Night at the Drama Desk Awards and What It Means for Next Week's Tonys

May Drama Desk wins often presage June Tony wins, but will that be true in a year in which an off-Broadway musical dominates?

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00AM
Monday, June 1, 2015 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Plan your week’s theatre: top tickets by Lyn Gardner

There’s an Arthur Miller world premiere in Northampton, Chris Goode and co take a Stand in Edinburgh, and a new non-league football play from Patrick Marber kicks off at the NTThere’s lo…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:43AM

"You either have class or no fecking class" by Judith Woods

As she begins the UK theatre production of East is East, Pauline McLynn tells Judith Woods how her dream role would be one of 'pure evil'

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 02:05AM

Mark Shenton’s top 50 musicals (20-11) by Mark Shenton

As we wallow in all things musical theatre this week (including a special musical theatre issue of the newspaper, published on May 28),

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM
Monday, June 1, 2015 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Kool & the Gang and Chaka Khan at Wolf Trap by Ramona Harper

Oh what a night – there’s a party goin’ on! Chaka Khan, Queen of Funk Soul,  and the funkedelic Kool and the Gang were a red-hot double-hitter that rocked a sold-out house and p…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:44AM

Constantine Maroulis Rocks 'Pity The Child' From CHESS Live by Pat Cerasaro

An American Idol rocks a theatre classic

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:05AM

InDepth InterView: Alfred Molina Talks The Actors Fund Tony Awards Viewing Party, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, Upcoming Roles & A Career Retrospective by Pat Cerasaro

Today we are talking to a world renowned stage and screen star who has excelled in playing a dizzying array of recognizable characters onstage and onscreen over the course of his unique and …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:02AM

Playbill Vault’s Today In Theatre History: June 1 by David Gewirtzman and Anne Bradley and Ernio Hernandez

1914 The Ziegfeld Follies of 1914 stars Ed Wynn. Leon Errol dances and co-directs with Florenz Ziegfeld, Jr. There will be 112 performances at the New Amsterdam Theatre in New York.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM

'Barely Lethal' Stars Hailee Steinfeld, Sophie Turner, & Dove Cameron on Playing Assassins by Young Hollywood

'Barely Lethal' Stars Hailee Steinfeld, Sophie Turner, & Dove Cameron on Playing AssassinsThe YH Studio welcomes the lovely ladies of action spy comedy 'Barely Lethal', Hailee Steinfeld, Sop…

SOURCE: Young Hollywood at 01:00AM
Monday, June 1, 2015 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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‘The Mystery of Edwin Drood’ at Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre by Lauren Honeycutt

When many people think of Charles Dickens, they think of the assigned readings from their high school English classes. If Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre presented all of Dickens’ works i…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:15AM

Night of a Thousand Judys, With Michael Feinstein, Molly Pope and Justin Sayre, Sings Garland for a by Adam Hetrick

The fifth annual Night of a Thousand Judys, a celebration of all things Judy Garland, returns to New York City June 1 with a lineup including Michael Feinstein, Molly Pope, Melissa Errico, L…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:04AM

Lilly Awards, Honoring Chita Rivera, Daryl Roth and Women in Theatre, Held Today by Carey Purcell

The Lilly Awards, which recognize accomplishments of women in theatre, honor award-winning actress Chita Rivera and acclaimed Broadway producer Daryl Roth at their annual ceremony June 1.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Marco Zunino Reprises His Chicago Role Opposite Brandy Tonight by Olivia Clement

Broadway's Tony-winning, long-running revival of John Kander, Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse's Chicago&nbsp;welcomes the return of Latin-American star Marco Zunino in the rol…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Playbill.com’s Second Annual 30 Days of Pride Kicks Off Rainbow Playbills Take Over Broadway! by Playbill Staff

Playbill.com's 30 Days of Pride initiative returns June 1, celebrating LGBTQ Pride and the theatre's diverse community of artists, innovators, service organizations and fans. Larry K…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Astaire Awards, Honoring Season’s Best in Dance, Presented Tonight! American in Paris, On the Town a by Adam Hetrick

An American in Paris co-stars Leanne Cope and Robert Fairchild, On the Town's trio of sailors and the four tap-dancing porters from On the Twentieth Century are among the 2015 Fr…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Broadway Goes Rainbow for LGBTQ Pride See All the Playbill Covers! by Matthew Blank

Playbill.com's 30 Days of Pride initiative returns June 1, celebrating LGBTQ Pride within the theatre comminity.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Exclusive From The 2015 Tonys Playbill! Changing the Script for Women in Power on Broadway by Carey Purcell

In an exclusive excerpt from the Tony Awards Playbill, leading women in the theatre industry talk about guiding Broadway into a new generation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Theatre World Awards Ceremony Honors On the Town and Co-Lyricist Betty Comden Today by Olivia Clement, Robert Viagas

The 71st Annual Theatre World Awards ceremony June 1 honors the legacy of the late Betty Comden &mdash; a multi-Tony winner and stage and screen musical legend &mdash; as well as…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Jason Robert Brown Will Hail “Master Storyteller” Sondheim at Arden Fundraiser Tonight; Composer Wil by Andrew Gans, Robert Viagas

Arden Theatre Company will present Tony-winning composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim with the first Master Storyteller Award. Sondheim will be present to accept the award June 1 at a f…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

The Screening Room: 2015 Tony-Nominated Best Leading Actress in a Musical, The Visit’s Chita Rivera by Playbill Staff

Two-time Tony Award winner Chita Rivera has been nominated for her performance in The Visit, the haunting new Kander and Ebb musical about revenge and romance. The production marks River…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Sherie Rene Scott, Lindsay Mendez and Billy Porter Perform at Second Stage Gala Tonight by Olivia Clement

Off-Broadway's Second Stage Theatre's 36th anniversary gala celebration, honoring Select Equity Group Foundation and Uganda Project co-founders Matt Gould and Griffin Matthew…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Photo Flash: Kristin Chenoweth, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and More Arrive at the 2015 Drama Desk Awards

See the stars as they head into Town Hall for the 60th annual ceremony.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00AM

Photo Flash: Inside the Drama Desk Awards Press Room With Kristin Chenoweth, Helen Mirren, and More

Lin-Manuel Miranda and Robert Fairchild were also on hand to pose with their newly won trophies.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00AM

Box Office Opens Today for Broadway’s Amazing Grace by Andrew Gans

The box office at the Nederlander Theatre, soon to be home to the new Broadway musical Amazing Grace, opens for business June 1.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 15, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic