Thursday, June 4, 2015 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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An Act of God **1/2 ............... The Spoils *** by Barry

                                           By:David ShewardStars of the hit TV series The Big Bang Theory have just opened on and Off-Broadway in ne…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 11:53PM

Tonys: 9 Close Contests in Sunday Night's Awards by David Rooney

The widespread consensus is that Helen Mirren should clear space in her trophy cabinet. But several key categories this year are uncommonly tough calls.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:49PM

Abbott & Costello Heirs Sue Tony Nominee ‘Hand To God’ Over ‘Who’s On First?’ by Jeremy Gerard

Sex between consenting puppets may be fine on a Broadway stage, but lifting one of comedy’s most famous routines may be going too far. A lawsuit filed this week in the Southern Distric…

SOURCE: Deadline at 11:45PM

Fiddler on the Roof, Grange Park Opera by Kimon Daltas

Many matches are made in Fiddler on the Roof but the matchmaking prize goes to Grange Park Opera for getting Bryn Terfel to take on the role of Tevye. Having only recently played&n…

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 11:45PM

Linda Lavin: Starting Over at 54 Below by Sandi Durell

    by: Brian Scott Lipton     It’s been over 50 years since Linda Lavin was the new kid in town, but in “Starting Over,” her often thrilling new... The post Linda …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 11:36PM

Hot Plays for Hot Days by Sam Hurwitt

I give a few recommendations of plays and musicals not to miss this summer.

SOURCE: The Idiolect at 11:01PM
Thursday, June 4, 2015 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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‘Hand to God’ Play Sued by Abbott and Costello Heirs Over Use of ‘Who’s on First?’ by Andrew R. Chow

The comedians’ estate filed a lawsuit just days before the Tony Awards ceremony on Sunday, claiming copyright infringement, after having sent cease-and-desist requests in April.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:56PM

Super Hayes Theatre Co Cabaret giveaway! by AussieTheatre

AussieTheatre and Hayes Theatre Co are teaming up to bring you a chance to see some of the incredible shows programmed into the second annual Hayes Theatre Co Cabaret Season! Simply select …

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 10:18PM
Thursday, June 4, 2015 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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Abbott & Costello Estate Sues Broadway's HAND TO GOD Over 'Who's on First?' by BroadwayWorld

The New York Times writes that Abbott amp Costello's estate has sued Broadway's Hand to God because of its use of their classic 'Who's on First' sketch.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:51PM

'Murder for Two' offers exhaustingly manic music, comedy by Charles McNulty

"Murder for Two," a musical whodunit performed cabaret-theater style by two indefatigable actors, is part tag team, part tug of war.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 09:45PM

Buckets, theatre review: a witty take on mortality ticks the right boxes

Buckets, as in bucket lists – those inventories of things we want to do before we die. Adam Barnard’s kaleidoscopic, darkly playful and witty piece muses on our human awareness that time…

SOURCE: The Independent at 09:39PM

Laura Pitt-Pulford and Haydn Oakley to Lead THE SMALLEST SHOW ON EARTH Musical at Mercury by BroadwayWorld

The Daily Mail writes that Laura Pitt-Pulford and Haydn Oakley will star in a stage musical adaptation of Basil Dearden's 1957 film THE SMALLEST SHOW ON EARTH.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:34PM

Beverley Knight Heads to the Heaviside Layer in CATS at the Palladium by BroadwayWorld

The Daily Mail writes that Andrew Lloyd Webber has picked Beverley Knight to lead the London return of Cats as 'Grizabella' this autumn. Not only that, but the famed composer cast her withou…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:34PM

CONSTELLATIONS' Nick Payne to Adapt David Nicholls' US Into BBC Miniseries by TV News Desk

The Daily Mail reports that CONSTELLATIONS playwright Nick Payne has been tapped to adapt David Nicholls' novel US into a four-hour BBC miniseries.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:34PM

Take a Special Peek at Tony Rehearsals With On the Town

As stand-in presenters went through their scripts and the tech team ironed out production wrinkles, Tony Yazbeck (a Tony nominee for Best Actor in a Musical) and the cast of On the Town …

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:08PM
Thursday, June 4, 2015 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Review: Oedipus Machina at L.A.'s Odyssey Theatre Ensemble by Rob Stevens

Director Ron Sossi has not lost his directorial flair as witness in this production inspired by Ellen McLaughlin's adaptation of Sophocles.

SOURCE: Haines His Way at 08:40PM

Jessie Buckley, Tom Bateman and More Join Kenneth Branagh's THE WINTER'S TALE by BroadwayWorld

According to the Daily Mail, Jessie Buckley will play 'Perdita' in Kenneth Branagh's upcoming production of THE WINTER'S TALE. Branagh and Rob Ashford will co-direct the Kenneth Branagh Thea…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:40PM

Pixie Lott to star in Curve’s first West End production by Matthew Hemley

A stage adaptation of Breakfast at Tiffany’s starring Pixie Lott as Holly Golightly will become Leicester Curve’s first commercial West End production.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:34PM

Tonys Guide!

It's almost here! The 2015 Tony Awards will air on CBS Sunday night, June 7 at 8pm and, as usual, BroadwayWorld.com will be your one-stop shop for all things Tonys on Tony Day, Night and…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:04PM
Thursday, June 4, 2015 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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It's a Good Day! Alex Sharp & the Cast of Curious Incident Show Off Their Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards by Lindsay Champion

Tony nominee Alex Sharp and the cast of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time had a very good day—the stars, along with playwright Simon Stephens and the creative team, off…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:55PM

Josh Groban Posts Spectacular Onstage Photo From Tony Awards Rehearsals by Pat Cerasaro

The Tonys are looking spectacular already

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:42PM

FINDING NEVERLAND Teases Starry Presenter For Tony Awards Performance by Pat Cerasaro

FINDING NEVERLAND will be introduced by a big name

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:42PM

AMAZING GRACE Cast Celebrates 10,000 Facebook Fans by Pat Cerasaro

AMAZING GRACE is in rehearsal and racking up social media love

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:42PM

Photo Flash: First Look at glory|struck's Immersive AMERICAN IDIOT in Los Angeles by BroadwayWorld

glorystruck productions presents an immersive, environmental staging of AMERICAN IDIOT, beingvibrantly brought to life in a warehouse venue located inDowntown Los Angeles' Arts District. Per…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:42PM

And the 2015 Tony winners will be… by Michael Riedel

I have an excellent track record when it comes to predicting the Tonys. I picked “Wicked” over “Avenue Q,” “Fela!” over “Memphis,” “Matilda” over “Kinky Boots” and �…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 07:42PM

Why Steve Guttenberg was desperate to do Shakespeare by Elisabeth Vincentelli

As Steve Guttenberg learned, not every theater company wants to do Shakespeare with the star of “Police Academy.” Having been AWOL from Broadway since 1990’s “Prelude to a Kiss,” G…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 07:37PM

Theater Listings for June 5-11

A critical guide to productions in New York City, including shows in previews.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 07:33PM

4 ways to get your Shakespeare fix for free in NYC this summer by Elisabeth Vincentelli

Shakespeare’s the undisputed king when it comes to summer theater in New York. Along with Steve Guttenberg’s “Henry IV, Part 1” in Riverside Park, here’s where else you’ll find t…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 07:16PM

The Cost of Theatre by Peter Finlayson

As you may be well aware, there is a battle raging as to what the landscape of LA theatre will look like in coming days. At stake is the ability of seasoned actors that are members of Actors…

SOURCE: Footlights at 07:04PM

Intimate Theatre by Peter Finlayson

Los Angeles intimate theatre is now under siege. Even if you’re tired of hearing about it, it continues. Actor’s Equity Association, (AEA) besides unilaterally changing the basic plan fo…

SOURCE: Footlights at 07:04PM

Patty McCormack by Peter Finlayson

by Graham Sibley A stint of much needed rain was falling outside The Whitefire Theatre when a petite woman ducked inside the lobby.  She was wearing a bright pink shirt under her coat that …

SOURCE: Footlights at 07:04PM
Thursday, June 4, 2015 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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'Stick Fly': A family with secrets, aired on Martha's Vineyard by Chris Jones

In 2006 on Chicago's Near West Side, the director Chuck Smith staged the premiere of a play called "Stick Fly" by a very promising Chicago playwright named Lydia R. Diamond. It was the work …

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 06:52PM

Chicago theater openings for the week of June 5-11

FRIDAY | "Don't Go Gentle": A retired judge offers to help a woman facing legal troubles in this drama by Stephen Belber. It's produced by Haven Theatre. Through July 12 at Theater Wit, 1229…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 06:52PM

The Afternoon Report, Thursday, June 4, 2015 by Boneau/Bryan-Brown

Brought to you by Boneau/Bryan-Brown Thursday, June 4, 2015    Today’s Tweets from BBB Follow us on Twitter –  http://twitter.com/BBBway RT @TheView: Tomorrow on @TheView: @justbo…

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Theatre News: Pixie Lott, Streetcar Named Desire and Roald Dahl feature in new Leicester Curve season

Nikolai Foster has announced his inaugural season as artistic director

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:42PM

Dancing best part of Brandy Leary’s Weather: review by Michael Crabb

High tech add-ons don’t necessarily enhance Anandam Dancetheatre project at Bata Shoe Museum.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 06:39PM

Something Rotten Shows Its “Bottom” on “The View” June 5 by Playbill Staff

The Tony Award-nominated Broadway musical Something Rotten! will perform on the talk show "The View" June 5.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:31PM

Extra! Extra! The story behind Disney’s surprise hit ‘Newsies’ by Nelson Pressley

“Newsies” flopped at the multiplex in 1992, so nobody could have guessed that the live- action Disney movie musical about scrappy street urchins would someday become a Broadway hit. Afte…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 06:20PM

'Pong,' 'Tetris' make Video Game Hall of Fame's first class

The new hall is at the Strong museum in Rochester, N.Y.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 06:20PM

'An American in Paris' makes dance magic on Broadway

New Gershwin show reinterprets the great Gene Kelly movie

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 06:20PM

Disturbing drama 'The Pillowman' takes the Gaslight stage

Theatre Lab stages Martin McDonagh drama.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 06:20PM

'MIGHTY REAL' to Return to The Gramercy Theater Next Month by BroadwayWorld

MIGHTY REAL A FABULOUS SYLVESTER MUSICAL, the hit musical celebration of the life and music of the original 1970s 'Queen of Disco,' Sylvester, returns to New York City for a special one-nigh…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:20PM

STAGE TUBE: Michael Cerveris Sings Full Version of 'Pony Girl' from FUN HOME by Stage Tube

People just debuted a video of Tony nominee Michael Cerveris performing 'Pony Girl', written byJeanine Tesori for Broadway's Fun Home. Just a piece of the tune ended up in the show, but Cerv…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:20PM

Jason Graae to Headline Encompass Grand Cabaret Gala, 6/29 by BroadwayWorld

Join Encompass for this spectacular one night only benefit event in a unique Tribeca penthouse with a grand outdoor terrace featuring panoramic NYC views, to take place at 66 Leonard Street,…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:20PM

Christian Slater Joins SPAMALOT at the Hollywood Bowl by BroadwayWorld

Christian Slater has been announced to play Sir Galahad in the Hollywood Bowl's upcoming production of Monty Python's Spamalot, the parody of the Arthurian Legend which won the Tony for Best…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:16PM

VIDEO: First Trailer for Z FOR ZACHARIAH, Starring Margot Robbie, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Chris Pine by Movies News Desk

The first official trailer for the apocalyptic drama Z for Zachariah, starringMargot Robbie, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Chris Pine, has just been released. Check it out below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:16PM

The Tony Awards Broadcast: Broadway’s Chance to Woo America by Michael Paulson

There is more than one way to win at the Tony Awards on Sunday. For producers, it’s about wooing ticket-buyers with a big musical number.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 06:08PM

Tony Voters Speak, in a Royal We by Scott Heller, Michael Paulson and Erik Piepenburg

An unscientific survey of 44 eligible voters finds good odds for “The King and I” and Helen Mirren as Queen Elizabeth II, and tougher races in other categories.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 06:08PM
Thursday, June 4, 2015 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Christian Slater Joins Spamalot at Hollywood Bowl by Adam Hetrick, Andrew Gans

"Heathers" and "Pump Up the Volume" actor Christian Slater will star as Sir Galahad in The Hollywood Bowl’s upcoming production of Monty Python's Spamalot, …

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:57PM

‘Fiddler on the Roof’ Announces Tickets On Sale June 6 by Broadway's Best Shows

Producers Jeffrey Richards, Jerry Frankel, and Jam Theatricals are thrilled to announce that Fiddler on the Roof will go on sale to the general public on Saturday, June 6th at 10:00 a.m. EST…

SOURCE: Broadway’s Best Shows at 05:50PM

Review: ‘Notes of a Native Song’ Is Stew’s Homage to James Baldwin by Charles Isherwood

A songwriter offers music and banter at Harlem Stage to honor an African-American writer and activist.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:50PM

Features: Flight of Dove's

Jonathan Dove's much-loved modern opera gets a soft landing in Holland Park

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:50PM

Total Package: Backstage at Hedwig and the Angry Inch with Rebecca Naomi Jones, Episode 3: Q & A by Broadway.com

Rebecca Naomi Jones answers your questions backstage at Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Plus, special cameos by Darren Criss and Stephen Trask!

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:44PM

The Fans Have Spoken! Broadway.com Readers Rooting For Alex Sharp, Sydney Lucas & More First-Time Tony Nominees by Lindsay Champion

Tony night is almost here! As we count down the days until June 7, we’re getting more and more excited for the first-time Tony nominees who could be taking home a trophy for Best Actor…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:44PM

Odds & Ends: Hang With Jonathan Groff, Clyde Alves On Hiatus From On the Town & More by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. Hang With Jonathan Groff Ever dreamed of having a conversation with Jonathan Groff? Well, on June 27 you could do so, thank…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:44PM

Curious Incident Tony Nominee Alex Sharp Would Love to 'Get Trashed' with Alan Cumming & Kristin Chenoweth by Broadway.com

Curious Incident Tony nominee Alex Sharp on his ability to lick his elbow, his embarrassing crush on Carey Mulligan and being propositioned at the stage door.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:44PM

The Visit Scribe Terrence McNally on Avoiding Writer's Block, Choosing Collaborators & Getting Dirty with 'Theater Dust' by Beth Stevens

The Visit marks Terrence McNally’s 22nd Broadway production. He wrote the book for the Tony-nominated musical, which features a score by John Kander and the late Fred Ebb. The writer, …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:44PM

Phantom’s Christine Tapped to Play Cosette in Texas Production of Les Miz by Olivia Clement

Having finished up playing Christine Daae in The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway last season, Mary Michael Patterson will take on the role of Cosette in Casa Mañana's upcomin…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:44PM

See Michael Cerveris Sing Complete, Unheard Version of Heartbreaking Fun Home Song by Robert Viagas

Tony Award nominee appears in a new video singing "Pony Girl," a song that was written by Jeanine Tesori for her Tony-nominated score to the musical Fun Home, but used only as …

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:34PM

Review: The Gigli Concert, Gate Theatre by Chris McCormack

The world of Tom Murphy’s 1983 play is filled with music: the chimes of the church bell signalling the hours, the rhythmic whacks of a telephone switch-hook to dial a connection, and, of c…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 05:30PM

Review: Shelter Me, Theatre Delicatessen by Franciska Éry

Walking through the back entrance of Theatre Delicatessen’s venue in Farringdon, we get our tickets and programmes by the door, followed by clear instructions to charge our phones beca…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 05:30PM

Review: Stop! The Play, Trafalgar Studios by Tal Fox

Stop! The Play sees a group of actors in rehearsals preparing for a play that evolves and changes on a daily basis. The group start to lose faith in their director as he always answers their…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 05:30PM

The Secret Garden/Court Theatre by Aaron Hunt

RECOMMENDED If winter plunged directly into summer and robbed us of a gentle rebirth, Court Theatre’s very new production of “The Secret Garden” reawakens optimism in life, and the sta…

SOURCE: Newcity Stage at 05:30PM

Pacific Conservatory Theatre Announces Diverse 2015–16 Season by American Theatre Editors

The slate ranges from Rodgers & Hammerstein and Gilbert & Sullivan to Johnna Adams and Joanna McClelland.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:28PM

Photo Flash: ALADDIN's Adam Jacobs and Courtney Reed Teach Audition Masterclass by BroadwayWorld

Aladdin Stars Adam Jacobs Aladdin and Courtney Reed Princess Jasmine and Broadway Star Albert Guerzon Honeymoon in Vegas taught an Audition Technique Masterclass at A Class Act NY on May 16,…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:26PM

2015 Tony Nominee Secrets: CURIOUS INCIDENT's Alex Sharp by Broadway.com

CURIOUS INCIDENT Tony nominee Alex Sharp on his ability to lick his elbow, his embarrassing crush on Carey Mulligan and being propositioned at the stage door.

SOURCE: YouTube at 05:19PM

A.C.T.’s 2015–16 Season Ranges From ‘Riverside’ to ‘Ah, Wilderness!’ by American Theatre Editors

The roster includes musicals, dramas and comedies from Eugene O'Neill to Will Eno.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:19PM

The Call Board: Disney Theatrical, Brooklyn Academy of Music, Playwrights Horizons and More Are Hiri by Playbill Staff

Playbill.com's Job Listings offer an extensive selection of available jobs within the theatre industry. From auditions to administrative roles, Playbill.com is the online source for care…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM

The Call Board: Upcoming Auditions for Broadway’s Dames at Sea, The Crucible, Mamma Mia! and More by Olivia Clement

Playbill.com's Job Listings offer an extensive selection of available jobs within the theatre industry. From auditions to administrative roles, Playbill.com is the online source for care…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:11PM

BWW TV Exclusive: Backstage with Richard Ridge- SAG Foundation Conversations Series with 2015 Tony Nominee Michael Cerveris! by Richard Ridge

Screen Actors Guild Foundation and Broadway World have partnered for filmed Conversations QampA series to recognize and celebrate the vibrant theatre community in New York City and the union…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:06PM

AN AMERICAN IN PARIS Concert Set For Symphony Space, Today by Pat Cerasaro

A concert celebrating the city of lights

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:06PM

In the Spotlight Series: Meet the 2015 Tony Nominees - Kelli O'Hara by Walter McBride

Just weeks ago, 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 exc…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:06PM

Dale Soules to Play Double Duty This Month in LCT's SHOWS FOR DAYS and OITNB by BroadwayWorld

The month of June will see actress DALE SOULES on double duty.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:06PM

BWW's 'Brush Up On Your Tony Nominees' Guide: Best Musical by Caryn Robbins

Leading up to Broadway's biggest night, the 2015 TONY AWARDS, BWW will be bringing you an overview of this year's nominees in the top categories. Next up, the nominees for Best Musical.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:06PM

An Interview with Richard Glazier, Host of ‘From Broadway to Hollywood,’ This Weekend on WETA by David Rohde

If you want to call Richard Glazier a throwback, go right ahead. He loves it. For Glazier, there’s nothing better than sitting at a piano telling stories about George and Ira Gershwin and …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 05:05PM

Photo Flash: First Look at Jeremy Shamos and the Cast of Bruce Norris' The Qualms

Pam MacKinnon directs the new play at Playwrights Horizons.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM
Thursday, June 4, 2015 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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“The Von Trapp Family A Life of Music” Heading to the Screen This Christmas by Adam Hetrick

"The von Trapp Family – A Life of Music," a new film from Dutch filmmaker Ben Verbong based on Agathe von Trapp's autobiography, promises to tell the story behind the…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:59PM

Return of the Prodigal Son by Sam Hurwitt

Playwright Luis Alfaro returns to Magic Theatre with the start of an epic American trilogy.

SOURCE: The Idiolect at 04:50PM

The Trap from Ambassador Theater. Ultimately disturbing (review) by Jennifer Clements

Something is amiss in a converted church on 20th Street, which the trenchcoated guards by the door – members of the cast – make plain. This is the world of The Trap, Ambassador Theat…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 04:45PM

Desserts with Jazz Hands! Sweeten Up Your Tony Party with Pastry Chef & Broadway Geek Zac Young by Ryan McPhee

A Tony Awards celebration isn’t complete without themed eats, and we know just the guy to add pizzazz to your pastries. Broadway.com is teaming up with David Burke Group’s execut…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:31PM

A Day in the Life of Geneva Carr of ‘Hand to God’ by NewYork.com

A Tony nominee’s path to Broadway usually starts out pretty predictably: an early love of theater, starring roles in school plays or maybe the lead in the church choir, a degree in the…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 04:23PM

Playbill’s Live Tony Awards Coverage Red Carpet Fashion, Twitter Party, Live Blogging and Social So by Playbill Staff

Playbill.com is the definitive destination for wall-to-wall coverage of the 69th Annual Tony Awards June 7. From red carpet fashion to celebrating with the winners at the Tony after …

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:04PM

Road to the Tonys: With ‘The Visit,’ John Kander Carries On With The Work

This spring, the name on everybody’s lips was Kander. Composer John Kander, that is. In March, “The Visit,” the show he wrote with his late collaborator Fred Ebb and playwright Terrenc…

SOURCE: Variety at 04:00PM

Theater News: Brooke Shields, Mario Cantone, Roger Bart, and More Join Celebrity Autobiography

The series will present a special Tony Awards-themed show.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:00PM
Thursday, June 4, 2015 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Studio Players presents 'Arsenic and Old Lace' in Montclair

Joseph Kesselring's 1941 play runs from June 5 through June 20.

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 03:56PM

Backstage Preview Of Tomorrow's SOMETHING ROTTEN! Performance On THE VIEW by Pat Cerasaro

A preview of tomorrow's Something Rotten showcase

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:55PM

Brooke Shields, Ramona Singer & More Set for CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY Next Week by BroadwayWorld

New York's funniest showCelebrity Autobiographyhas shows on Sat. 66 at 930pm and Mon. June 8 at 7pm. 66, a special Tony Awards-themed show will feature in the cast SNL's Sasheer Zamata, Tony…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:55PM

VIDEO: First Look - Patrick Stewart Stars in New Starz Comedy Series BLUNT TALK by TV News Desk

The STARZ Original series Blunt Talk released a new photo and video featurette that delves deeper into the world of the 10-episode first season of the half-hour scripted comedy series

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:55PM

SOMETHING ROTTEN!'s Michael James Scott Will Take Over Instagram for a 'Renaissance Runway' Tonys Day! by BroadwayWorld

Welcome to the Tony Race, indeed This Sunday, June 7, Something Rotten's Michael James Scott will take BroadwayWorld readers behind the scenes of Broadway's biggest night with an all-day 'Re…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:55PM

BWW Readers' Countdown: The Greatest Tonys Performances of the Past Five Years- #2 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 03:55PM

BEAUTY & THE BEAST's Ian McKellan Set For Live Chat Tomorrow by Pat Cerasaro

A star of the new BEAUTY amp THE BEAST set for live chat

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:55PM

Marc Shaiman & Company Pose For Group Photo At BOMBSHELL Rehearsal by Pat Cerasaro

BOMBSHELL on Broadway is a close-knit family

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:55PM

Full Cast Set for OKLAHOMA! at The Muny, Featuring Beth Leavel, Ben Davis & More by BroadwayWorld

The Muny announced today the cast for its production of Oklahoma August 10 -16 directed by Rob Ruggiero, choreographed by Susan Stroman and music directed by Kevin Stites. Ginger Thatcher wi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:55PM

Oskar Eustis: Broadway's Man of the Hour by Charles McNulty

The Public Theater's game-changing artistic director has been retooling the American musical

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 03:54PM

Stage Briefs by Keith Loria by Keith Loria

A roundup of some of this week’s theatrical news and notes from Shakespeare Theatre, Imagination Stage, Studio Theatre, Arena Stage, Synetic Theater and La-Ti-Do. Shakespeare Theatre Compa…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 03:45PM

Photos! Raise a Toast to Mary-Louise Parker & Denis Arndt on Opening Night of Heisenberg by Broadway.com

Click for photos from the official opening night of Simon Stephens’ Heisenberg on June 4, 2015 at the Manhattan Theatre Club.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:19PM

From The Women's Desk on WBAI Radio by Prairie Miller

OFFICE POLITICS: Pondering power, class and race on stage and in the toxic workplace. A conversation with playwright Marcy Lovitch.

SOURCE: wbairadiowomen.blogspot.com at 03:11PM

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

Each of the six Tony nominees for Best Featured Actor in a Play is enacting a character in crisis: a young man recovering from his mother’s death, a cross-dressing bartender trying to surv…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 03:02PM

If Louis C.K. can do it, why not local comedians? by Denis Grignon - Freelance Entertainment Writer

Comics like Helder Brum, Andy King and Danny Polishchuk use DIY video to further their careers.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 03:02PM

Review: The Shakespeare Tavern deftly tackles the most obscure Bard of all — “Coriolanus” by Jim Farmer

It’s considered almost something of the black sheep of the Shakespeare family. Rarely produced, Coriolanus is considered one of the Shakespeare plays with one of

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 03:00PM

Cue & A: An American in Paris Tony Nominee Brandon Uranowitz on Ragtime, Dream Roles and Bustle Dres by David Gewirtzman

Brandon Uranowitz, a 2015 Tony Award nominee for his performance in An American in Paris, fills out Playbill.com's questionnaire of random facts, backstage trivia and pop-culture tid…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:00PM

Review: Alan Cumming Sings Sappy Songs at Café Carlyle

The star of Broadway's Cabaret and soon-to-be host of the Tony Awards makes his Café Carlyle debut.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM

Theater News: Neil LaBute, Jez Butterworth, and Beth Henley Works Set for Profiles Theatre Season

Midwest premieres, and brand-new LaBute one-acts fill out the Chicago theater's 27th season.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM

Theater News: North Carolina Teacher Named First Recipient of the Tonys' Education Award

Corey Mitchell will accept his award at Sunday's Tony Awards ceremony.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM

Theater News: Jonathan Groff, Andrew Lippa, Jeanine Tesori, and More Join City Center Lobby Project

The Encores! Off-Center series will feature a roster of pre-show events, led by Broadway favorites.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM

Playwright Ayad Akhtar is not letting up by Chris Jones

In 2012, Chicago's American Theater Company programmed a play called "Disgraced," penned by a first-generation Pakistani-American writer named Ayad Akhtar. Akhtar, who grew up in suburban Mi…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 03:00PM
Thursday, June 4, 2015 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Lobby Project – Free Pre Show Events – NYC Center Encores! by Sandi Durell

      The Lobby Project, a series of free pre-show events presented in conjunction with the third season of New York City Center’s Encores! Off-Center series, will take plac…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 02:57PM

Six choreographers’ take on Antonia Z. Brown’s dance by Courtney

“Changing motivations and goals quickly will be a big challenge for me in performing one section and then the next. I also think those shifts will be some of the most interesting parts…

SOURCE: fringearts.com at 02:56PM

BWW Interviews: Kathryn Erbe, Star of Stage & Screen by Adrienne Onofri

The former 'Law amp Order' detective has a role in the new off-Bway drama 'Afghanistan, Zimbabwe, America, Kuwait'.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:55PM

Tweet at the Stars! A List of This Year's Tony Nominees on Twitter by BroadwayWorld

Can't be in New York City for Broadway'sbiggest night of the yearNo sweat Plenty of this year's Tony Award nominees --from the stars to the show's creative teams --are active on Twitter, an…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:55PM

BWW Exclusive: Broadway's Hottest Singer/Songwriters: Meet Josh Franklin by Kathy Strain

Welcome to the latest entry of 'Broadway's Hottest SingerSongwriters' featuring some of theater's hottest talents sharing insight into their own original music.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:55PM

Encores! Off-Center Sets Pre-Show Lobby Project Events by BroadwayWorld

The Lobby Project, a series of free pre-show events presented in conjunction with the third season of New York City Center's Encores Off-Center series, will take place June 24 - July 18 at C…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:55PM

BWW TV Exclusive: Watch Episode 8 Commentary for Webseries, THE RESIDUALS- New Season Airs 6/16! by The Residuals

Leading up to Season 2, THE RESIDUALS will roll out all new content, including Season 1 Commentary, new season teasers, a full trailer, and more, right here on BroadwayWorld. Below, tune in …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:55PM

Next Stop: Broadway! Top 5 Roles Josh Groban Should Portray in His Debut by Sally Henry

After the release of his album, Stages, which might as well have been renamed, Josh Groban's Hour-Long Audition for Name-That-Broadway-Show, I think it's safe to say that he wants to be on B…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:55PM

In the Spotlight Series: Meet the 2015 Tony Nominees - Bradley Cooper by Walter McBride

Just weeks ago, 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 exc…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:55PM

You Must Always Leave the Wall: The Fantasticks Celebrates Extension with Breakfast and Special Semi by Olivia Clement

The Theater Center in New York will present "Everything You Always Wanted to Know About The Fantasticks But Were Afraid to Ask on June 20, which will feature a catered breakfast, guest …

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:52PM

Sideshow's 'Chalk' seems a bit alien by Chris Jones

If you are convinced your once-lovely teenager has been taken over by an alien invader, then you may find yourself sympathizing with Maggie, the beleaguered mom in Walt McGough's new play, "…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 02:45PM

NEWS: Antic Disposition Celebrate Tenth Anniversary With Two Special Productions! by Matt Merritt

Antic Disposition are renowned for their fascinating site-specific productions of classic stories, whether it’s a visually striking Shakespeare or some of the best loved tales in Briti…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 02:40PM

Excellence in Theatre Education Award Winner Says Winning a Tony Was a “Dream I Had Put on a Shelf” by Robert Viagas

Corey Mitchell, a Theater Arts Teacher at the Northwest School of the Arts in Charlotte, NC, has been announced winner of the inaugural Excellence in Theatre Education Award being given by T…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:37PM

Winner Announced! Tonys Excellence in Theatre Education Award Goes to… by Robert Viagas

Corey Mitchell, a Theater Arts Teacher at the Northwest School of the Arts in Charlotte, NC, has been announced winner of the inaugural Excellence in Theatre Education Award.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:37PM

Jason Jacoby Reveals 10 Things Fans Don't Know About the Tony-Winning Musical Avenue Q

Avenue Q star Jason Jacoby reveals 10 secrets about the puppets, backstage life and the current jobs of original cast members.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 02:32PM

The Visit Legends Chita Rivera and Terrence McNally Recall Tony Award Memories by Playbill Staff

With the new Kander and Ebb musical The Visit nominated for five Tony Awards® this year, Playbill.com reached out to the show's star and creators to take a look back at their sta…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:28PM

Broadway’s Best 2015 – Better (and Cheaper) Than You Think by New York Theater

All the excitement leading up to the 69th annual Tony Awards on June 7th can seem like so much hype, even to professional theater artists, several of whom have told me they never watch the a…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 02:18PM

Photo Call: First Look at the World premiere of Bend It Like Beckham by Matthew Blank

The world premiere of Bend It Like Beckham, a new British musical version of the 2002 film of the same name began performances May 15 prior to an official opening June 24 at the Phoenix Thea…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:15PM

Laura Darzell, who ran Stagedoor Comedy Theatre, remembered

Gregarious performer like to make people laughShe produced 102 shows, all of them comedyCommunity theater operated from its box office receipts … Click to Continue »

SOURCE: The Sacramento Bee at 02:11PM

Miracle of Miracles! Danny Burstein-Led Fiddler on the Roof Will Land Earlier on Broadway by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Five-time Tony nominee Danny Burstein is returning to Broadway earlier than previously announced! The Fiddler on the Roof revival will now begin previews on November 12, instead of November …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:08PM

The Flick's Aaron Clifton Moten on Wanting to Play Bob Marley & Why He's Not a Lawyer by Ryan Gilbert

Age: 26 Hometown: Austin, TX Current Role: Glum college kid and cinephile Avery, who takes a job as an usher at a shabby, non-digital New England movie theater in Annie Baker's 2013 Pu…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:08PM

The Tony Awards and Carnegie Mellon University Announce Winner and Finalists for Theatre Education Award

Corey Mitchell from the Northwest School of the Arts in Charlotte, NC, will receive the inaugural Excellence in Theatre Education Award presented by the Tony Awards and Carnegie Mellon Unive…

SOURCE: Tony Awards at 02:01PM

Video Flash: Tony-Nominated Stars of Fun Home Take CBS Behind the Scenes With Alison Bechdel

Emily Skeggs, Beth Malone, and Sydney Lucas each play their own version of Alison's character.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM

Photo Flash: The Twentieth-Century Way Opens at Rattlestick

Will Bradley and Robert Mammana star in Tom Jacobson's drama.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM
Thursday, June 4, 2015 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Go Inside Alison Bechdel’s Vermont Home, Where Broadway’s Fun Home First Came To Life (Video) by Michael Gioia

On "CBS This Morning," CBS' Jamie Wax took a trip to Alison Bechdel's Vermont home, where Bechdel began to sketch out the graphic novel Fun Home years before it was an accl…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:59PM

Playbill Playlist: Daniel Quadrino of Newsies and Wicked Picks 6 Pop Songs Essential For Summer by Michael Gioia

Daniel Quadrino, a former Newsie who can currently be seen on Broadway in Wicked, will return to 54 Below June 8. He shares his favorite pop songs essential for the summer as part of this we…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:54PM

VIDEO: CBS Goes Behind-the-Scenes of Broadway's FUN HOME! by TV News Desk

CBS's Jamie Wax sat down with Bechdel and the stars of the show ahead of Sunday night's Tony Awards.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:49PM

ACT OF GOD's Jim Parsons to Head to Bravo's 'Inside the Actors Studio', 6/18 by TV News Desk

'The Big Bang Theory' star Jim Parsons, currently starring in Broadway's AN ACT OF GOD, will head to Bravo's 'Inside the Actors Studio,' on Thursday, June 18th.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:49PM

BWW TV Exclusive: The Porters of ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY Tap Dance Through Town! by BroadwayWorld TV

Nominated for five Tony Awards including Best Revival of a Musical,Roundabout Theatre Company'sOn the Twentieth Century, starring Tony amp Emmy Award winner Chenoweth, Golden Globe amp SAG A…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:49PM

Winner of Inaugural Excellence in Theatre Education Tony Award Announced! by BroadwayWorld

The Tony Awards and Carnegie Mellon University CMU have announced Corey Mitchell, Theater Arts Teacher at the Northwest School of the Arts in Charlotte, N.C., as the winner of the inaugural …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:49PM

STAGE TUBE: Andrew Lloyd Webber, Julian Fellowes & More on Bringing SCHOOL OF ROCK to Broadway by Stage Tube

School of Rock-The Musical may not hit Broadway until later this year, but a select group of people are currently getting a sneak peek at the Grammercy Theatre to watch an early version of t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:49PM

TONY Producers Share Thoughts on Musical Performances: 'It Doesn't Have to Be the Big Wow' by TV News Desk

In a new interview with Variety, longtime TONY AWARD producers Ricky Kirshner and Glenn Weiss share their thoughts on this year's broadcast,

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:49PM

13 Tony Awards Questions with Sarah Stiles by Suzy Evans

Sarah Stiles is an admitted “weirdo.” That’s one of the reason she loves her character Jessica in the demonic puppet-fueled Hand to God so much. However, while Jessica is a confident t…

SOURCE: Broadway Style Guide at 01:42PM

Broadway Revival of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Reveals New Start Date by BroadwayWorld

Producers Jeffrey Richards, Jerry Frankel, and Jam Theatricals have announced that Fiddler on the Roof will go on sale to the general public on Saturday, June 6th at 1000 a.m. EST. Tickets w…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:41PM

In the Moment: Creative Cauldron’s Summer Cabaret by David Siegel

Ah, the enduring popularity of sophisticated, stylish cabaret entertainment. Now add-in musical artists who easily mix the known American Songbook standards with the less often heard to brin…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:39PM

Photo Call: Mary-Louise Parker and Denis Arndt Celebrate the Opening of Heisenberg by Matthew Blank

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:38PM

A (Very Calm) Rant About Broadway Style This Awards Season by The Mick

Leanne Cope wore Rent the Runway to the Drama Desk Awards. I know this for two reasons: 1) As a Rent the Runway user myself, I recognized the dress. 2) She talked about it a few times that n…

SOURCE: The Craptacular at 01:37PM

CUT!!! – The Flick by Sandi Durell

      Review by: JK Clarke       A play about movies—or rather a passion for movies—should by no means have a longer running time than your average... The p…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 01:37PM

Edinburgh festival fringe launches record-breaking 2015 programme by Severin Carrell Scotland Correspondent

This year’s fringe includes 3,300 productions including comedy, music and theatre – often in new and unusual venues Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:27PM

Chicago SummerDance announces 2015 lineup in Grant Park by Doug George

If you dance in a big enough group, maybe nobody will notice your dancing. So how about dancing with the whole of Chicago? Chicago SummerDance, that summer-long series of weekend dance night…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 01:22PM

‘Finally Quiet in My Head’ at DC Black Theatre Festival 2015 at Anacostia Arts Center on June 20-21st by Cristina A. Bejan by Guest Author

Two humans in St. Elizabeth’s psychiatric hospital in SE Washington DC who deny that their existence is defined solely by the label ‘crazy.’ One Washingtonian family who grapples w…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:07PM

“High School Musical” Star Corbin Bleu Toplines ‘80s-Style Rock Musical Version of Romeo & Juliet by Olivia Clement

L.A.'s Rockwell Table and Stage gives the classic Shakespeare tale of star-crossed lovers an 80's rock twist with Romeo & Juliet: Love is a Battlefield, featuring the son…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

Steamy Photos From Inside Broadway Bares Fire Island by Matthew Blank

Broadway Bares Fire Island, featuring the sexy men and women of the annual Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS fundraiser Broadway Bares, returned to Fire Island Pines, NY. The show raised a r…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

Special Ticket Offer to THE MERCHANT OF VENICE Starring DAVID SERERO by Contests - Broadway

William Shakespeare's classic THE MERCHANT OF VENICE will be performed inNew York onJune 10th at 3pmPreview, 14th at7pmOpening, 22nd and24th at8pm2015.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:03PM

Tony Producers Ricky Kirshner, Glenn Weiss on This Year’s Nominated Shows

White Cherry Entertainment’s Ricky Kirshner and Glenn Weiss have produced the Tony Awards ceremony and live telecast since 2003. They’re now in the final stretch for this year’s show, …

SOURCE: Variety at 01:00PM

Paul Clayton: Gender should never be a barrier to success by Paul Clayton

I have the honour of being chairman of the board of the Actors Centre, that veritable institution to support working actors. We

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 01:00PM

How Elisabeth Moss, Lisa Kudrow Keep Long-Running TV Roles Fresh by Jenelle Riley

Playing copywriter Peggy Olson on AMC’s “Mad Men” has been as much about Elisabeth Moss’ own life as it has been about following a character’s arc. Although Moss says show creator …

SOURCE: Variety at 01:00PM

Tonys 2015: Meet the biggest hit maker on Broadway by Charles McNulty

Who's the toast of Broadway at the moment? While fans of Kristin Chenoweth and Kelli O'Hara duke it out, let's raise a glass to Oskar Eustis, the Public Theater's game-changing artistic dire…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 01:00PM

Theater News: Fiddler on the Roof Revival Moves Up Its First Preview

Danny Burstein leads the cast of the new Broadway production.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM
Thursday, June 4, 2015 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Author James Patterson Says Confidence Fuels His Ability To Write So Many Stories by Maryellen Fillo

James Patterson is considered the world's best-selling author since 2001 and has more than 300 million copies of his books in print. The New York Times Magazine has hailed him as having "tra…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 12:57PM

Jonathan Church to Set Up New Independent Production Company After He Departs Chichester, with Camer by Mark Shenton

Jonathan Church, who as previously announced is to step down from the artistic directorship of Chichester Festival Theatre at the end of the 2016 season which he has helmed since 2005, is to…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54PM

Alan Cumming Reveals All About a Late Night Out With Darren Criss by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Alan Cumming will co-host the Tonys this weekend and on June 3 he stopped by Late Night with Seth Meyers to chat about Broadway's biggest night. Although he's won a Tony for his perf…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:48PM

Double, Double Toil and Trouble! First Trailer of Michael Fassbender & Marion Cotillard-Led Macbeth by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Something wicked this way comes! The Scottish play is heading to the big screen once more, starring Oscar nominee Michael Fassbender and Oscar winner Marion Cotillard as the bloodthirsty cou…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:48PM

What Happens When Broadway Takes on Hip-Hop? by Broadway Reviewed

We’ve heard rap on broadway before.  In The Heights, Rent and even If/Then (I think) had different styles of it.  But what happens when you take incredible Hip-Hop artists like Jay-z…

SOURCE: Broadway Reviewed at 12:45PM

Investing In Broadway – A Fun Way To Lose Money by Douglas McLennan

Broadway producers may use the Internet for all sorts of things, but rarely for raising money. Shows are financed pretty much the same way they were 50 years ago, face to face and on the pho…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 12:44PM

Jubilee Amphitheatre to open in Oadby, Leicestershire by David Hutchison

A new 250-seat outdoor performance space is to open in Leicestershire on June 7. The Jubilee Amphitheatre in Oadby’s Brocks Hill Country

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:44PM

International news round-up: June 4 by Nick Awde

Festivals united BELGIUM/BRUSSELS Europe for Festivals, Festivals for Europe has announced the first generation of EFFE Label recipients. A total of 761

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:44PM

Review: An Act of God at curtainup.com/ by Elyse Sommer

A big bang of a performance by Jim Parsons .

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 12:38PM

Photo Call: Steamy Photos From Inside Broadway Bares Fire Island With Alex Minsky and More! by Matthew Blank

Broadway Bares Fire Island, featuring the sexy men and women of the annual Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS fundraiser Broadway Bares, returned to Fire Island Pines, NY. The show raised a r…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37PM

Photo Call: Steamy Photos From Inside Broadway Bares Fire Island by Matthew Blank

Broadway Bares Fire Island, featuring the sexy men and women of the annual Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS fundraiser Broadway Bares, returned to Fire Island Pines, NY. The show raised a r…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37PM

There to See: June — Tony Edition by Matthew Wexler

At the beginning of each month we take a look at new productions opening on (and off) Broadway, offering our highly opinionated take on where you should spend your hard-earned theater bucks.…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 12:37PM

Fuse Concert Reviews: The First Wave of Odyssey Opera’s “The British Invasion” by Jonathan Blumhofer

To say that Odyssey Opera continues to set the bar for opera performances in Boston may be a bit superfluous, but it’s true.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 12:37PM

BWW TV: BROADWAY QUICK CHANGE with Robert Hartwell and THE KING AND I's Kelli O'Hara! by Broadway Quick Change

BroadwayWorld.com, the most visited theatre site on the net, presents its exclusive TV series - BROADWAY QUICK CHANGE. This newly minted series follows Broadway phenom Robert Hartwellon insp…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:36PM

REVIEW: The Clockmaker’s Daughter, Landor Theatre ✭✭✭✭ by Stephen Collins

By Stephen Collins It's a great story, but the show's most glittering treasure is its music. There are folk tunes, love songs, impassioned ballads, comedy numbers, patter songs, soaring melo…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 12:31PM

ArtsBeat: Edinburgh Fringe Will Be Biggest Ever by Steven McElroy

The annual Edinburgh Festival Fringe in August will have over 3,314 shows at 313 venues.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:27PM

Former Witches Jenna Leigh Green, Dee Roscioli and Patti Murin Will Revisit Wicked in Concert by Michael Gioia

The Witches, a Cabaret, a benefit performance to support Theatre Workshop, will be held July 20-21 at the Bennett Hall Stage in Nantucket.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24PM

From T’quila (T’Kelli) O’Hara to Brian D’Arcy James(on)  Get Your Drink On With These Tony Award-Ins by Playbill Staff

Raise a glass to the 2015 Tony Award nominees with Playbill.com's Tony-themed cocktail recipes, created in collaboration with nightlife venue 54 Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:23PM

Kinky Boots Star Joins Justin Guarini and Deborah Cox To Host Times Square Simulcast of Tony Awards by Robert Viagas

Jeanna de Waal, who replaced Annaleigh Ashford as Lauren in the Broadway production of Kinky Boots, will join fellow Broadway stars Justin Guarini and Deborah Cox in hosting the seventh annu…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19PM

REVIEW: The Flannelettes, King’s Head Theatre ✭✭✭✭✭ by Tim Hochstrasser

By Tim Hochstrasser The Flannelettes King’s Head Theatre 19 May 2015 5 Stars The Flannelettes come to the King’s Head Theatre as part of its 45th anniversary celebrations. The play r…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 12:10PM

NSFW at Round House: A raunchy, biting satire with brains and surprising heart by Ben Demers

Ripped from the pages of Maxim and Cosmopolitan, Round House Theatre’s rollicking satire “NSFW” offers a timely, raunchy, and deeply affecting look at the media’s objectification of …

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 12:08PM

Todd Almond, Young Jean Lee, Sheila Callaghan Announced for Kirk Douglas Season by American Theatre Editors

The roster at CTG's small Westside space also includes Geoff Sobelle and Samuel Beckett.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:05PM

Fiddler on the Roof Revival, Starring Danny Burstein, Sets New Start Date; Tix On Sale This Month by Michael Gioia

The fifth Broadway revival of Fiddler on the Roof will begin previews at the Broadway Theatre Nov. 12, five days earlier than previously announced. Tickets go on sale June 6 for the musical …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:05PM

The School of American Ballet 2015 Workshop Performances by Joel Benjamin

This post is by Joel Benjamin The annual School of American Ballet Workshop performances are more than occasions for fundraising. They are a chance to see the next generation of classical b…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 12:01PM

Video Flash: Aladdin and The Lion King Throw It Down at LaGuardia Airport

If only airport delays were always like this.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM
Thursday, June 4, 2015 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Photo Call: #tbtLIVE Concert with Cinderella Stars Harriet Harris and Laura Osnes at 54 Below by Matthew Blank

Tony Award winner Harriet Harris and Tony Award nominee Laura Osnes — who both starred in the Broadway revival of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella — perform…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:48AM

James Iglehart & More Set for Disney on Broadway's THE ORIGINALS Concert at D23 Expo by TV News Desk

Following the incredibly warm and rousing reception from D23 EXPO fans in 2013, Disney Theatrical Productions is thrilled to announce a new concert presented exclusively for this year's D23 …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:48AM

EVER AFTER's Charles Shaughnessy Talks Paper Mill's EVER AFTER on 'Today' by TV News Desk

Actor Charles Shaughnessy may be best known for 'The Nanny,' but he has been in more than 90 television shows and films. His latest gig is in the world premiere of EVER AFTER, inspired by th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:48AM

James Monroe Iglehart & Ashley Brown Set for THE ORIGINALS Concert at D23 Expo by BroadwayWorld

Following the incredibly warm and rousing reception from D23 EXPO fans in 2013, Disney Theatrical Productions is thrilled to announce a new concert presented exclusively for this year's D23 …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:48AM

Edinburgh Fringe productions up 3.8% by Thom Dibdin

This year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe features 3,314 productions, up 3.8% on 2014. Comedy and theatre continue to dominate the programme, although the

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:42AM

Wilton’s Music Hall announces first season after £4m redevelopment by Georgia Snow

Wilton’s Music Hall has unveiled its first season following a multi-million pound redevelopment, which includes a stage adaptation of David Ward’s 1973

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:42AM

The Yard to host outdoor theatre festival by Georgia Snow

A new outdoor theatre festival will take place in east London this summer. Walkie Talkies will be hosted by the Yard Theatre

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:42AM

The King and I Tony Nominee Kelli O'Hara Can Do the Worm! by Broadway.com

The King and I Tony nominee Kelli O'Hara on a talent that would make her husband happy, a cracking bad habit and an explosive reaction.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:38AM

Newly-Discovered Thornton Wilder Play To Get First Hearing at Rhode Island Conference by Olivia Clement

A performance of excerpts from a newly discovered, unfinished play by Thornton Wilder, set in Capri and titled Villa Rhabani, will be a highlight of the second International Thornton Wilder …

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:29AM

Although Tommy Tune Won’t Receive His Tony on the Telecast, There Will Be Musical Tribute With Alan by Michael Gioia, Andrew Gans

Although nine-time Tony Award winner Tommy Tune will not receive the Lifetime Achievement Tony honor during the live CBS telecast June 7, there will be a musical tribute to Tune, accordi…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:28AM

BWW TV: HAMILTON Makes History at the 60th Annual Drama Desk Awards; Go Inside the Big Night! by BroadwayWorld TV

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 11:28AM

EVER AFTER's Charles Shaughnessy to Visit NBC's 'Today', Today by TV News Desk

NBC has announced that Charles Shaughnessy, currently starring in the world premiere of EVER AFTER at Paper Mill Playhouse, will visit TODAY, tomorrow, June 4th.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:28AM

If You Love Judy Then You Need to Read Seth Sikes Take on 7 Questions All About Judy Garland

Seth Sike, creator and star of the critically acclaimed show Seth Sikes Sings Judy Garland, takes on seven questions all about the Dame Judy.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 11:22AM

Kinky boots are made for strutting by Richard Ouzounian

Graham Scott Fleming gets ready to open in Tony-winning musical Kinky Boots opposite Alan Mingo Jr. in Toronto.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 11:19AM

Sierra Boggess Will Join Darren Criss and Laura Osnes To Host Tony Awards “LIVE! From the Red Carpet by Michael Gioia, Andrew Gans

Sierra Boggess, who currently stars in Broadway's It Shoulda Been You, will join Hedwig and the Angry Inch's Darren Criss and two-time Tony nominee Laura Osnes to host "LIVE…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:15AM

Courtney Love and Todd Almond Bring Immersive Rock Opera to L.A. by Olivia Clement

L.A.'s Kirk Douglas Theatre has announced that its 12th season will feature the West Coast premiere of Kansas City Choir Boy, the musical collaboration between Todd Almond (Iowa) and roc…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:07AM

‘Blithe Spirit’ at Everyman Theatre by Gina Jun

Word has it that English playwright Noël Coward took only five days to write Blithe Spirit during the full fury of World War II, which premiered just six weeks later in June 1941, creat…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:06AM

Photo Exclusive:  2015 Tony Awards Preview The Nominated Musicals by Matthew Blank

Playbill.com offers a look at the nominees for the 69th Annual Antoinette Perry "Tony" Awards in the categories of Best Musical and Best Revival of a Musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:05AM

New from The Welders: happiness (and other reasons to die) Review by Debbie Jackson

We are in darkness.  A shatteringly loud gunshot explodes.  The lights go up.  There is a body under a cover, and a gruesome splattering of blood all over the room.  Particularly disgust…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 11:00AM

Musical Theatre Magazine’s Tony Awards 2-for-1 Subscription Special (Limited Time!) by Musical Theatre Magazine

 In honor of the Tony Awards, which take place this Sunday, Musical Theatre Magazine is offering a 2-for-1 Subscription Special to BOTH seasons, good through 06-07-2015. This means you …

SOURCE: musicaltheatremagazine.wordpress.com at 11:00AM

Top Things to Do in San Diego – June 3-7, 2015 by Brent Bernasconi

Due to Critical Success in Coronado, FREUD'S LAST SESSION reopens downtown at the Horton Grand Theatre for a limited run. As the world is about to slide into another war, two of its most inf…

SOURCE: blog.sandiego.org at 11:00AM

Alan Cumming Is Not a Musicals Guy - Late Night with Seth Meyers by Late Night With Seth Meyers

Alan Cumming may be hosting the Tonys, but don't expect him to be a Broadway expert.

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:00AM

News Nuggets: Tony Awards will feature largest production number ever on Sunday's show' by Gold Derby

Sunday's Tony Awards ceremony live on CBS will feature 175 performers in one blockbuster production number. Featuring singer Josh Groban, it will be the largest single number on stage in the…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 11:00AM

Battle for Best Musical at Tonys: 'Fun Home' vs 'American in Paris' by Gold Derby

The race for Best Musical at the Tony Awards is one of the tightest in years. It could go right down to the wire on Sunday between "An American in Paris" and "Fun Home," which each reap…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 11:00AM

A $10K Deadline for L.A. Theater Artists

For theater artists on the search for grants, check out the Center Theatre Group’s Richard E. Sherwood Award, aimed at emerging creators based in Los Angeles. “The goal of the Sh…

SOURCE: Backstage at 11:00AM

Theater News: Broadway at the W Brings the Great White Way to Los Angeles

Stars of Broadway's In the Heights, Motown, and more will add some musical theater to West Coast night life.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00AM

Interviews: An American in Paris Stars Robert Fairchild and Leanne Cope Glide Through Award Season

These noted ballet dancers couldn't ever have imagined how Broadway has changed their lives.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00AM

Theater News: Broadway's Donna Vivino, Lesli Margherita, and More Set for 54 Sings Lady Gaga

The cast will also include Drew Gasparini, Ben Fankhauser, Katrina Rose Dideriksen, and more.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00AM

Photo Flash: Mary-Louise Parker Returns to the Stage in Heisenberg

Parker stars along with Denis Arndt in Simon Stephens' new drama.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00AM
Thursday, June 4, 2015 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Here's Teenage Michael Stipe at a Rocky Horror Screening

Every Weird Teen worth their salt had a Rocky Horror Picture Show phase, including, apparently, Michael Stipe. Before he fronted R.E.M., he was going to Rocky Horror screenings in Dr. Frank-…

SOURCE: Paper Mag at 10:56AM

'Six Guitars' strums to varied beats by Jay Handelman

Chase Padgett plays six different kinds of music and characters in his one-man show.... Read more » The post 'Six Guitars' strums to varied beats appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 10:55AM

Lemon Bay Playhouse reveals 'Something to Hide' by Jay Handelman

Leslie Sand's comedy deals with an author, his wife and publisher and a dead body... Read more » The post Lemon Bay Playhouse reveals 'Something to Hide' appeared first on Ticket Saraso…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 10:55AM

Preview all the 2015 Tony nominated plays and musicals by Jay Handelman

Scenes from this year's nominated plays, musicals and revivals... Read more » The post Preview all the 2015 Tony nominated plays and musicals appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 10:55AM

'The Brady Bunch' musical in the works by Wenn Newsdesk

The Brady Bunch creator Sherwood Schwartz is working on a musical adaptation of his hit family sitcom for the stage.

SOURCE: Philly.com at 10:49AM

Theatre News: Programme launched for 2015 Edinburgh Fringe

This year's festival features a record 3,314 shows

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 10:45AM

Alan Cumming Reveals All About a Late Night Out With Darren Criss & What Kristin Chenoweth Really Thinks About 'Popular' by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Alan Cumming will co-host the Tonys this weekend and on June 3 he stopped by Late Night with Seth Meyers to chat about Broadway's biggest night. Although he's won a Tony for his perf…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:45AM

2015 Tony Awards

2015 Tony Awards        

SOURCE: USA Today at 10:41AM

Predicting the 2015 Tony Awards

USA TODAY's Elysa Gardner offers her Tony Award predictions.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 10:41AM

Billy Joel to set record at NYC's Madison Square Garden

NEW YORK (AP) -- Billy Joel is about to prove he's the top piano man at Madison Square Garden by beating Elton John's record for the most performances at the famous New York City arena..…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 10:40AM

Margaret Juntwait, voice of the Met opera broadcasts, dies

NEW YORK (AP) -- An American radio broadcaster heard by millions worldwide on the Metropolitan Opera's live Saturday broadcasts has died. Margaret Juntwait was 58....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 10:40AM

Tony nominee Tony Yazbeck finds perfect role and wife by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Things have been moving so quickly this year for Tony Yazbeck that he hasn't had time to squeeze in something important - his honeymoon....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 10:40AM

'Sister Act' is born again: New film in the works

NEW YORK (AP) -- Musically blessed comedy "Sister Act" is getting a revival, courtesy of Disney....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 10:40AM

Disney Plans Full-Length Live-Action Remake of Goulish “Fantasia” Sequence by Robert Viagas

After the success of "Maleficent" and "Cinderella," Disney is pouring resources into live-action remakes of its animated classics. The latest to be announced is an ad…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:39AM

Disney Plans Full-Length Live-Action Remake of Ghoulish “Fantasia” Sequence by Robert Viagas

After the success of "Maleficent" and "Cinderella," Disney is pouring resources into live-action remakes of its animated classics. The latest to be announced is an ad…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:39AM

VIDEO: First Look - PBS's AMERICAN EXPERIENCE: WALT DISNEY, Premiering 9/14 by TV News Desk

AMERICAN EXPERIENCE offers an unprecedented look at the life and legacy of one of America's most enduring and influential storytellers in Walt Disney, a new two-part, four-hour film premieri…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:38AM

Jeanna de Waal to Join Justin Guarini & Deborah Cox for Tonys Simulcast in Times Square by BroadwayWorld

Clear Channel Spectacolor, a brand division of Clear Channel Outdoor Americas CCOA NYSECCO, in partnership with Tony Awards Productions and The Times Square Alliance, today announced that Ju…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:38AM

Theater Reviews: Heisenberg and The Twentieth-Century Way by Jesse Green

With a title like Heisenberg, and a plot that begins with a smooch between an old man and a much younger woman, Simon Stephens’s terrific new play might seem to be a cross between Nick Pay…

SOURCE: Vulture at 10:38AM

2015 Tony Nominee Secrets: THE KING AND I's Kelli O'Hara Reveals Her Secret Talent by Broadway.com

Get Tickets to THE KING AND I http://www.broadway.com/shows/king-and-i/ THE KING AND I Tony nominee Kelli O'Hara on a talent that would make her husband happy, a cracking bad habit and an e…

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:35AM

Review: Heisenberg at curtainup.com/ by Elyse Sommer

When Mary-Louis Parker plants an impromptu kiss on a stranger's neck, a kiss is indeed becomes more than just a kiss .

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 10:32AM

Manchester's Art In The Park A Day Of Crafters, Music, Workshops by Susan Dunne

For years, Manchester's Art in the Park was the first Sunday of June, and operated along the same lines: Artist, crafters and antique dealers who wanted to participate would register in adva…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 10:30AM

Watch the Tony Awards with a Tony Winner! Tune In on Sunday with Daisy Eagan & Jordan Kai Burnett! by BroadwayWorld

Tony Award winner, Daisy Eagan and her comedy partner, future Tony Winner, Jordan Kai Burnett will be offering their unique commentary on the Tony Awards live via Periscope. Tune in on Sunda…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:27AM

VIDEO: Flight-Delayed Broadway Casts of ALADDIN & LION KING Have Airport Sing-Off! by Stage Tube

The casts of Broadway's LION KING and ALADDIN found themselves with some extra time when their Orlando-bound flight from New York's LaGuardia Airport was delayed six hours.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:27AM

BWW TV Exclusive: Meet the Nominees- THE VISIT's Terrence McNally- 'I've Always Believed in It' by BroadwayWorld TV

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

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:27AM

Fuse Rock Review: Wire — Unconventional Pop That Seduces and Confuses by Arts Fuse Editor

The sound was often so inviting that it seemed Wire were easing comfortably into middle age.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 10:27AM

Loudon Wainwright III: Surviving Twin by Trav S.D.

As we’ve written previously (here and here) I have been a major league fan of singer/songwriter/ actor Loudon Wainrwight III  since I was a teenager. Hearing that he was workshopping …

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 10:13AM

Overheard… Just because you’re an idiot… by Vinnie Costa

On a Thursday… Mrs. Brown: “I’d like four tickets for today’s matinee of Wicked…” Agent: “Wicked doesn’t have a matinée today. Matinées are Wednesdays,…

SOURCE: broadwayadjacent.com at 10:10AM

Katie Rubin to perform stand-up show at Sacramento’s Big Idea Theatre

Actress and writer Katie Rubin is back in Sacramento, this time to perform her stand-up comedy show “Something Different” at Big Idea Theatre. Her appearance will be the Sacramento premi…

SOURCE: The Sacramento Bee at 10:00AM

Art review: David Ligare paintings at Crocker Art Museum

The contemporary artist is called a California ClassicistThough Ligare is described as a photorealist, nothing is realistic about his work His paintings are strongly influenced by photograph…

SOURCE: The Sacramento Bee at 10:00AM

‘My Fair Lady’ opens Sacramento’s Music Circus season

The cast and director bring a relaxed approach to the Lerner and Loewe musical Paul Schoeffler, cast as Henry Higgins, returns to a role he played here in 2001The performers were encouraged …

SOURCE: The Sacramento Bee at 10:00AM
Thursday, June 4, 2015 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Theatre's fight club: how the experts add muscle to stage battles by Veronica Horwell

Good fight direction can make all the difference to the credibility of war scenes in both drama and dance. Here’s how two current productions – Shakespeare’s King John and Rosie Kay’…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:55AM

Heisenberg review – Mary-Louise Parker charms as romance and physics collide by Alexis Soloski

New York City Center Stage IICan an affair between a middle-aged woman and an older man be explored through science? Simon Stephens springs some surprises, though his play is not entirely cr…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:55AM

GRACE NOTES: Thursday, June 4, 2015 by Susan Grace

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SOURCE: Grace Notes Subscription at 09:54AM

Asking Rembrandt at The Old Red Lion Theatre by Doug Mayo

By Doug Mayo Scealta Mora presents the World Premiere of Asking Rembrandt by acclaimed playwright Steve Gooch. This new play examines the working life of the famous artist, as well as when a…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 09:51AM

Yanna Avis @ 54 Below by Barry

Yanna AvisFrench chanteuse Yanna Avis will return to 54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, with her new show Make Some Magic on Thursday, June 18 at 9:30PM. Her previous appearance in April sold…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 09:45AM

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 6/4/15- Mary Testa by Stage Tube

Happy Birthday, Mary Testa Testa is a two-time Tony Award nominee, for performances in revivals of Leonard Bernstein's On the Town 1998 and 42nd Street 2001. She made her debut as Miss Goldb…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:43AM

Photo Coverage: Mary-Louise Parker & Denis Arndt Celebrate Opening Night of MTC's HEISENBERG by Jennifer Broski

Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of Heisenberg, the new play by two-time Olivier Award winnerSimon StephensThe Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Punk Rock, directed by Dr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:43AM

Features: How stagey are you? Stuart Piper vs Julie Atherton

Who will win in the battle between actor and agent?

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 09:38AM

Mary-Louise Parker Upends Quantum Physics In Electric ‘Heisenberg’ – Review by Jeremy Gerard

Mary-Louise Parker and Dennis Arndt are a match made in the heavens, as you’ll see if you get the chance to observe Heisenberg, the marvelous brief play having its world premiere at M…

SOURCE: Deadline at 09:26AM

Watch Trailer Now: Carey Mulligan and Meryl Streep Battle for Women’s Rights in New Film “Suffragett by Robert Viagas

Take heart, for Mrs. Pankhurst will be clapped in irons again! Meryl Streep and 2015 Tony nominee Carey Mulligan play early 20th century campaigners for women's right to vote in the new …

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:24AM

VIDEO: Allison Janney Addresses Critics Choice Awards Kiss with James Corden by TV News Desk

On last night's LATE LATE SHOW, James Corden and Allison recapped her impromptu kiss after winning a Critic's Choice Award last week, which isn't so special after James saw Allison's entranc…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:19AM

VIDEO: Teaser Trailer for MACBETH, Starring Michael Fassbender & Marion Cotillard by Movies News Desk

Starring Academy Award nominee Michael Fassbender and Academy Award winner Marion Cotillard, MACBETH is an epic cinematic experience. Watch the official teaser trailer below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:19AM

2015 Tony Award Predictions Roundup - Who Will Win on Broadway's BIG Night? by BroadwayWorld

So, you haven't filled out your office Tony pool yet Don't worry, we've got you covered with predictions from some of Broadway's biggest experts, so you will be able to hedge your bets As mo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:19AM

VIDEO: Alan Cumming Reveals TONY Details Including Musical Tribute to Tommy Tune! by TV News Desk

Alan Cumming stopped by last night's LATE NIGHT to talk about hosting the Tony Awards this Sunday night. The 'Cabaret' star revealed that although he has appeared in Broadway musicals, he is…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:19AM

THEATRESCENE THURSDAY: Know-It-All Quiz Answers by JK

Boy, you sure are an inquisitive bunch!  Hundreds of you took last week's Musical Know-It-All Quiz and I hope you did well!  Here are the answers and results - looks like a co…

SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 09:10AM

Duncan James Photoshoot For Priscilla by Doug Mayo

By Doug Mayo Things are gearing up over at Priscilla HQ, as she gets set to tour the UK again, this time with the gorgeous Duncan James on board. Producers have just released this promo vide…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 09:04AM

International: It’s lonely on Broadway without a Tony by Mark Shenton

In New York, unlike London, they have a designated theatre season that revolves around one crucial annual event – the Tony Awards.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:00AM
Thursday, June 4, 2015 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Today is Do More 24. Time to start giving by Lorraine Treanor

Today is that one day out of the year when the community joins together to celebrate and support the work of nonprofits through www.DoMore24.org. How effective is the campaign? Last year, 11…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 08:51AM

Source Festival, opening June 5, hopes to grab third straight New Play Award by Tim Treanor

DC’s Source Festival of new plays will try to extend its two-year streak of award-winning plays when it opens Friday, June 5  at – this will surprise you – the Source Theatre, 1835 14…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 08:51AM

Buckets review – 27 scenes of life, lust and longing by Michael Billington

Orange Tree theatre, LondonThe playground setting is a distraction, but Adam Barnard’s series of vignettes offers some innovative observationsAdam Barnard’s first full-length play is cle…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:51AM

Edinburgh fringe 2015 lineup: grab your chance to see theatre's future by Guardian Staff

The programme for this year’s festival is out and among established talents such as Daniel Kitson and Philip Ridley will be the theatre-makers of tomorrowPeople have been predicting the Ed…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:51AM

Motionhouse: Broken review – dancing the Big Bang by Sanjoy Roy

Connaught theatre, WorthingThis fearlessly performed dance-circus piece is like a multimedia disaster movie – sometimes corny but, at its best, thrillingTo tackle the geological formation …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:51AM

Absinthe in the World Famous Spiegeltent opens in Brisbane. by Bobbi-Lea Dionysius

ABSINTHE Tour Le Monde is the lateste production to rock the Spiegeltent. Now showing in Brisbane in the King George Square, Aussie Theatre reporter, Bobbi-Lea caught up with a few of the ac…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 08:46AM

DUNCTON WOOD – Union Theatre by Jonathan Baz

Duncton Wood is an ambitious musical from Mark Carroll, adapting the best-selling novel famously set in the meadowed world of Oxfordshire’s moles. In the micro-budget world of the Union Th…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:39AM

Theatre News: Wilton's Music Hall reopens with Sting adaptation

The first season in the refurbished venue also features a pantomime written by Roy Hudd

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 08:37AM

WAKE UP with BWW 6/4/2015 - Silverstone is 'GOOD STOCK' 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 Alicia Silverstone returns to the stag…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:37AM

Harvey Weinstein Reveals Radio City NEW YORK SPRING SPECTACULAR Will Return Annually by BroadwayWorld

Harvey Weinstein was among the honorees at this year's Astaire Awards and used the event address critics of his Broadway musical FINDING NEVERLAND and his new Radio City production NEW YORK …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:37AM

18 Musicals to Play All Summer Long by Jessica Humphrey

I really cannot believe it is already June! Some of us are knee deep in summer stock shows, while others are working on their craft in summer intensives, and even more of us are trying to fi…

SOURCE: newmusicaltheatre.com at 08:32AM

Theatre 503 Autumn Season Announced by Doug Mayo

By Doug Mayo Theatre 503’s Artistic Director Paul Robinson has just announced its Autumn season for 2015. The company promotes quality new writing which is “game-changing, releva…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 08:28AM

Susan Stroman Chats Career, Upcoming Projects and More at 92Y Tonight by BroadwayWorld

Tony Vellela talks theatre with Susan Stroman tonight, June 4, at 92Y.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:12AM

Alicia Silverstone Stars in OF GOOD STOCK, Beginning Previews Tonight at MTC by BroadwayWorld

Manhattan Theatre Club presents theNew York premiere of Of Good Stock, the new play by Melissa Ross, directed by MTC's award-winning Artistic Director Lynne Meadow.The limited engagement beg…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:12AM

Steve Guttenberg Leads Hudson Warehouse's HENRY IV PART 1, Beginning Tonight in Riverside Park by BroadwayWorld

Steve Guttenberg, known for his roles in 'Police Academy,' 'Cocoon' and 'Three Men and a Baby,' as well as the recent Broadway one-act play by Woody Allen, Honeymoon Hotel, will be guest sta…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:12AM

Sky Arts to follow Birthday with more stage-to-screen adaptations by David Hutchison

Sky Arts director Philip Edgar Jones has revealed plans for more TV adaptations of theatre productions later this year. He also said

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:12AM

0.3% of UK actors visibly disabled – survey by David Hutchison

A survey of more than 300 British stage actors has revealed just one performer had a visible disability. Figures collected by diversity

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:12AM

Miss Saigon documentary to be released on July 6 by Matthew Hemley

Miss Saigon’s return to the West End has been documented by Cameron Mackintosh, who claims it is the most “comprehensive” look at

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:12AM

New Miss Saigon Documentary Released on July 6 by Doug Mayo

By Doug Mayo Just as the creation of the original production of Miss Saigon was documented on film, so to the current revival will have a documentary dedicated to it. The documentary titled …

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 08:09AM

See Photos From the Musical That Nearly Swept the Tonys in 1962 by Liz Ronk

In the run-up to the 69th Tony Awards, a look back at one of the honor's biggest winners

SOURCE: time.com at 08:00AM

Competition: Win tickets to the premiere of Mr Holmes starring Ian McKellen by The Stage

Fancy walking the red carpet with Sir Ian McKellen on June 10? This is your chance to win a pair of tickets

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:00AM
Thursday, June 4, 2015 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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"Ever After" A Delightful New Musical Cinderella For Adults (And Children, Too) by Bob Rendell

... Ever After, the brand new musical based on the 1998 movie of the same name, is so chock full of musical theatre excellence�in its delightfully witty and contemporary minded book and lyri…

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 07:53AM

Review: Heisenberg by Brian Scott Lipton

Madness and mania seem to suit Mary-Louise Parker in Heisenberg.

SOURCE: cititour.com at 07:53AM

Photos: Rehearsal Pics: Janie Dee and cast prepare for The Seagull

Matthew Dunster's production opens at the Open Air Theatre on 19 June

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 07:52AM

BWW's On This Day - June 4, 2015

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on June 4 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:14AM

‘Columnist’ gets off to a bumpy start by Robert Sokol

by Robert Sokol Joseph Alsop was a polarizing figure in the Washington, D.C. press throughout the middle of the last century. Charmingly convivial one minute and harshly critical…

SOURCE: The San Francisco Examiner at 07:00AM

‘Diver’s Clothes’ an intriguing tale of changing identity by Leslie Katz

by Leslie Katz High anxiety appealingly fuels every page of San Francisco’s writer Vendela Vida’s new novel “The Diver’s Clothes Lie Empty.” The journey of a 30-somethi…

SOURCE: The San Francisco Examiner at 07:00AM

Blockbuster season promises big movie entertainment by Jeffrey M. Anderson

by Jeffrey M. Anderson Summer is here! Along with sequels and superheroes come funny stuff, spooky stuff, touching stuff, imaginative stuff and thoughtful stuff – in other word…

SOURCE: The San Francisco Examiner at 07:00AM

Aurora enjoys silence and solititude by Tom Lanham

by Tom Lanham Norwegian keyboardist Aurora Aksnes was asleep at home when her pop idol Katy Perry had not only discovered her ethereal single “Runaway,” but tweeted to her 66…

SOURCE: The San Francisco Examiner at 07:00AM

Performing arts aplenty by Janos Gereben

by Janos Gereben Dance, opera, symphonic, choral and jazz music are blooming in a season that also offers outdoor, moderately-priced (and some free!) performances as well as mult…

SOURCE: The San Francisco Examiner at 07:00AM

Monir Farmanfarmaian mixes Persian, Western influences in 'Hexagons' by Anita Katz

by Anita Katz Currently in her 90s and still working vitally, Monir Farmanfarmaian creates geometric artwork that combines the decorative traditions of her native Iran with the c…

SOURCE: The San Francisco Examiner at 07:00AM

Director Bill Pohlad goes inside Brian Wilson's head in ‘Love & Mercy' by Jeffrey M. Anderson

by Jeffrey M. Anderson Bill Pohlad's "Love & Mercy" tells the story of a most complex and fascinating musician: Brian Wilson. For this genius, no ordinary biopic would do. During…

SOURCE: The San Francisco Examiner at 07:00AM

Performing arts aplenty by Janos Gereben

by Janos Gereben Dance, opera, symphonic, choral and jazz music are blooming in a season that also offers outdoor, moderately-priced (and some free!) performances as well as mult…

SOURCE: archives.sfexaminer.com at 07:00AM

‘Columnist’ gets off to a bumpy start by Robert Sokol

by Robert Sokol Joseph Alsop was a polarizing figure in the Washington, D.C. press throughout the middle of the last century. Charmingly convivial one minute and harshly critical…

SOURCE: archives.sfexaminer.com at 07:00AM

Blockbuster season promises big movie entertainment by Jeffrey M. Anderson

by Jeffrey M. Anderson Summer is here! Along with sequels and superheroes come funny stuff, spooky stuff, touching stuff, imaginative stuff and thoughtful stuff – in other word…

SOURCE: archives.sfexaminer.com at 07:00AM

Aurora enjoys silence and solititude by Tom Lanham

by Tom Lanham Norwegian keyboardist Aurora Aksnes was asleep at home when her pop idol Katy Perry had not only discovered her ethereal single “Runaway,” but tweeted to her 66…

SOURCE: archives.sfexaminer.com at 07:00AM
Thursday, June 4, 2015 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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'Heisenberg' - Science and Theater Fusion in a Deliciously Ambiguous Play by Andy Propst

Denis Arndt and Mary-Louise Parker in Heisenberg (©Joan Marcus) A compelling---and surprisingly touching---fusion of scientific theory and theater takes place in Simon Stephens’…

SOURCE: AmericanTheaterWeb at 06:52AM

Opportunity: Oxford Playhouse seeks playmakers by Rebekah Ellerby

New and emerging playwrights are invited to submit their work to be considered for a place on the Oxford Playhouse Writers on Attachment Programme – Playhouse Playmaker. Beginning in Octob…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 06:39AM

James Dacre brings his acclaimed version of Shakespeare’s ‘King John’ to the Globe Theatre

Political theatre doesn’t have to be angry new writing taking pot shots at David Cameron; a good story can always layer up meaning and resonance. So it is with the work of James Dacre, art…

SOURCE: The Independent at 06:33AM

Review: Shelter Me (Theatre Delicatessen)

Circumference's circus-based immersive show is a night to 'go with the flow and enjoy the view'

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:27AM

THE KING AND I heads to the Tony Awards

THE KING AND I is nominated for 9 Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival, and will be featured at this Sunday night's Tony Awards ceremony, broadcast live (in the US, Canada and select w…

SOURCE: The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization at 06:03AM

Almanac: William Maxwell on music by Terry Teachout

“One of my heroes is the writer William Maxwell, also no longer around in his earthly shape. Late in his life, he began taking piano lessons and working his way through some simple classic…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 06:00AM

Alistair Smith: Shrewd move on regional funding by Alistair Smith

Darren Henley, Arts Council England’s new chief executive, is an impressive operator and he’s clearly sensed the way the wind is blowing.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:00AM
Thursday, June 4, 2015 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Review: Stop - The Play (Trafalgar Studios)

'An indiscriminate scattergun approach to comedy is as funny as toothache'

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:22AM

Cast Announced For Gate’s The Christians by Doug Mayo

By Doug Mayo Casting has been announced for the UK Premiere of The Christians by Lucas Hnath which forms part of the Gate’s Icons and Idols Season. The company of The Christians includ…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 05:09AM

David Brownlee to step down from UK Theatre by Georgia Snow

David Brownlee is to step down from his post as executive director of UK Theatre to establish a new industry guidance body.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:04AM

Guarded welcome to ACE regional funding shift by David Hutchison

Theatre leaders have cautiously welcomed Arts Council England’s pledge to boost the amount of Lottery funding it invests in areas outside London.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:04AM

June 4: Dave Chappelle, Union Square festival and more by Staff Report

by Staff Report Who’s in town Comedian Dave Chappelle, star of “Chappelle’s Show,” is performing. [10:30 p.m., Cobb’s Comedy Club, 915 Columbus Ave., S.F.; sold out,…

SOURCE: The San Francisco Examiner at 05:00AM
Thursday, June 4, 2015 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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The ‘Casting Couch’ Is Still A Problem – And It Seems To Be Getting Worse by Matthew Westphal

“The exploitation of actresses – and actors – is not confined to Hollywood. Equity, the UK actors’ union, is receiving ever more complaints and has established a work…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 04:18AM

UK Refuses Visa To Georgian Theatre Company by Matthew Westphal

Manchester’s Flare festival invited The New Collective, a young group based in Tbilisi, to perform next month. “But the British authorities are so concerned that this young colle…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 04:16AM

Susan Elkin: How much do casting directors matter? by Susan Elkin

Some of my best friends are casting directors. Yes, I know who they are. I’m well aware of what they do. I

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 04:00AM
Thursday, June 4, 2015 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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12 Tony Awards Questions with Tony Yazbeck by Suzy Evans

The On the Town star and Tony nominee on his awards season survival tips and why he secretly wants to wear his tap shoes to the Tony Awards.

SOURCE: Broadway Style Guide at 03:56AM

Obituary: Terry Sue-Patt by Michael Quinn

Terry Sue-Patt was the first pupil to be seen onscreen in the BBC’s hugely popular school serial Grange Hill. As the small

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 03:50AM

Theater review: 'Heisenberg,' starring Mary-Louise Parker

Robert Feldberg reviews the new two-person off-Broadway play.

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 03:49AM

Cervelli: The amiable cast in ‘Cagney’ shines

Think of famed movie actor James Cagney and you see this short and pugnacious tough guy with a stare to make you shudder.

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 03:49AM

Belleville, Bloomfield residents aid 'Arsenic and Old Lace'

Moe Abdelazim of Bloomfield plays Officer Brophy, and Katelynn Kondreck of Belleville is the lighting designer for “Arsenic and Old Lace,” a classic comedy by Joseph Kesselring a…

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 03:49AM

Nutley Little Theatre to hold auditions for 'Broadway Bound'

Nutley Little Theatre has scheduled auditions at the NLT Barn, 47 Erie Place, Nutley, on June 14 and 15, 7:30 p.m. both evenings, for Neil Simon's “Broadway Bound.”

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 03:49AM

Original comedy will be presented in Maywood

Maywood & Music presents "Wishes, Dreams...and Nightmares," an original comedy written and directed by Thomas Winkler at the First Presbyterian Church of Maywood (corner of May…

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 03:49AM

'Little Mermaid Jr.' at Wanaque School on June 5 & 6

The Wanaque School Parent Teacher Association (WSRTA) presents two performances of “The Little Mermaid Jr.” this weekend. Shows are scheduled for Friday, June 5 at 7 p.m. and Sat…

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 03:49AM

Adelaide cabaret festival 2015: eight top must-see shows by Jane Howard

Between the divas, the miniature horse and a man in a bear head, there’s plenty of glitter, fun and champagne to be had, with or without Dame EdnaBarry Humphries on curating his first Adel…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:31AM

Edinburgh festival 2015: what to see and where to go by Lyn Gardner

New shows from Daniel Kitson, Circa and Mark Thomas, the return of Tim Crouch’s An Oak Tree and a musical based on an Alan Warner novel are among this year’s fringe highlightsSo the 2015…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:31AM

Blogs: Michael Coveney: Jackie Mason and Jim Dale lead rush to summer solo shows

London is awash with performers going it alone

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 03:19AM

Anything Goes – Melbourne by AussieTheatre

Caroline O’Connor is ENORMOUS. Not in stature – she’s tiny – but in talent and presence. As Reno Sweeney in Anything Goes, she is simply magnificent. Even if the rest of the cast we…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 03:14AM
Thursday, June 4, 2015 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Writing workshop reaches out to veterans by Calvin Wilson

Classes at the Central Library are free.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 02:55AM

Moscow Ballet's 'Nutcracker' is coming to the Fox by Calvin Wilson

Holiday favorite is scheduled for November.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 02:55AM

New Line Theatre presents the show it was created to perform

'The Threepenny Opera' is made to order for the small, sassy troupe

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 02:55AM

Adelaide Cabaret Festival – Hot Picks by Hayley Horton

With the gala opening fast approaching and such a huge program on offer at this year’s Adelaide Cabaret Festival it’s almost impossible to choose.  Here’s our hot picks fo…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 02:41AM

Review: Venus in Fur — Darlinghurst Theatre Company by Jeannette Delamoir

Venus in Fur is a complex and dense work. The Darlinghurst Theatre Company superbly meets the challenges of David Ives’ script, with a production that is sexy, provocative, sometimes puzzl…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 02:29AM

Down with women-only literary prizes by Catherine Shoard

Real men write books and real men drink Baileys, so why is the Baileys fiction prize only open to women?The unveiling of the Baileys prize for female fiction is a reminder that the drink has…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:12AM

Mark Shenton’s theatre picks: June 4 by Mark Shenton

I completed my list of 50 favourite musicals of all time this week, and my top 10 had London Road at number

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM
Thursday, June 4, 2015 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Social Media Sensation Talia Fidra (@dancetaggi)  by Admin

Talia Fidra is a 14 year old dance student who trains full time at Janine McGrath’s Classical Coaching Australia. Not only has The post Social Media Sensation Talia Fidra (@dancetaggi)  …

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 01:18AM

EVER AFTER's Charles Shaughnessy Visits NBC's TODAY by TV News Desk

NBC has announced that Charles Shaughnessy, currently starring in the world premiere of EVER AFTER at Paper Mill Playhouse, will visit TODAY, today, June 4th 1010 AM. BWW will share video of…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:07AM

DVR Alert: THE VISIT's Chita Rivera Guests on NBC's 'Tonight Show' by TV News Desk

NBC has announced that Tony nominated actress Chita Rivera will be a guest on THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON tonight, June 4th.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:07AM

Three-Time Tony Nominee David Yazbek Comes to SubCulture Tonight by BroadwayWorld

Three-time Tony Award nominee David Yazbek returns to New York City for a rare, intimate concert at SubCulture 45 Bleecker Street New York, NY 10012 tonight, June 4 at 8pm.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:07AM

BROADWAY SESSIONS Welcomes Cast Members from GIGI, FINDING NEVERLAND & More Tonight by BroadwayWorld

Tonight, June 4th, Broadway Sessions welcomes Dawn Cantwell, Max Clayton, Chris Dwan and more.

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Jacob Jonas: Seeking Impact by Admin

It’s only been a little over a year since Jacob Jonas officially established his own company, Jacob Jonas The Company, but he The post Jacob Jonas: Seeking Impact appeared first on Da…

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David Duchovny on the Appeal of "Aquarius" & Revisiting "The X Files" by Young Hollywood

David Duchovny on the Appeal of "Aquarius" & Revisiting "The X Files"YH is in the Big Apple to sit down with native New Yorker, the one and only David Duchovny, to get the scoop on his newes…

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Special Reports: My First Tony Nomination

Elisabeth Moss, Patricia Clarkson, and more of Broadway's favorites share their notable "firsts" in honor of receiving their first Tony Award nomination this year.

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Theater News: Edith Can Shoot Things and Hit Them Makes New England Premiere

A. Rey Pamatmat's play begins at Company One tonight.

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"Orange Is the New Black" Star Danielle Brooks on Taystee's Evolution by Young Hollywood

"Orange Is the New Black" Star Danielle Brooks on Taystee's EvolutionThe YH Studio welcomes the vivacious and dimpled Danielle Brooks to hear all about Season 3 of "Orange Is the New Black" …

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10 Reasons Why All Boys Should Dance by Admin

#10. Strength, coordination, fitness, agility. Dance keeps you in condition and makes you strong and fit for other sports – and life in The post 10 Reasons Why All Boys Should Dance appe…

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NYC: To Move or Not to Move? by Admin

For many dancers, New York City is the city of dreams. It’s the home of Broadway, of Lincoln Center, of the Radio The post NYC: To Move or Not to Move? appeared first on Dance Informa…

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Extra! Extra! An Interview with Ben Cook: He’s Home and He’s in ‘Newsies’ at The National Theatre by Joel Markowitz

Ben Cook is returning home and will be dancing his heart out in Newsies at The National Theatre. I had a chance to catch up with Ben. Joel: Please introduce yourself to our readers and tell…

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A Fine Showmance: Kinky Boots Co-Stars Timothy Ware and Eugene Barry-Hill On Life Together, On and O by Whitney Spaner

As part of Playbill's 30 Days of Pride, husbands and Kinky Boots co-stars Timothy Ware and Eugene Barry-Hill share stories of sharing a life and career. 

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THEATRICAL THROWBACK THURSDAY: The 2014 Tony Awards by Pat Cerasaro

Today we are revisiting Broadway's biggest night in 2014 thanks to this weekend's upcoming presentation of the 2015 Tony Awards.

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When Is The Best Time To Market Your Studio? by Admin

By Steve Sirico of DanceTeacherWeb.com and Dance Teacher Web LIVE Conference & Expo. We have been asked this question many times. The answer is now!  The post When Is The Best Time …

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INTERVIEW: Ten for Tommy Tune by Steve

By Meredith Ganzman Tommy Tune sits atop a high chair, at least four feet tall, in his East Side penthouse, his long legs nearly reaching the floor. Black and white paintings of dancing men …

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Heisenberg by Theasy.com

Heisenberg Off Broadway, City Center Stage II, Manhattan Theatre Club Reviewed by Brett Aresco BOTTOM LINE: A middle-aged woman seduces an older man in this exploration of love, aging, and …

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10 Dance Rehearsal Must Haves by Admin

Rehearsals are the backbone of your life as a dancer, so knowing what you need to dance your best each day in The post 10 Dance Rehearsal Must Haves appeared first on Dance Informa Magazine.

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First Nighter: Simon Stephens's "Heisenberg," Tom Jacobson's "The Twentieth-Century Way" by David Finkle

Whether two things appearing simultaneously can be called a trend seems premature. But when they appear one on...

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“Three Men and a Baby” Star Makes Shakespearean Debut in Free NYC Production, Starting Tonight by Andrew Gans

Steve Guttenberg, known for his roles in “Police Academy,” “Cocoon” and “Three Men and a Baby,” is part of the cast of Hudson Ware…

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Susan Stroman Chats Life and Career at 92Y Tonight by Olivia Clement

92Y continues its spring theatre events with a discussion with award-winning director and choreographer Susan Stroman June 4. Tony Vellela talks with her about her remarkable ca…

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“It Felt Fated to Happen,” Said Jerry Herman on Writing La Cage aux Folles With Harvey Fierstein by Mervyn Rothstein

Playbill.com digs into its archives to explore past articles. In the next installment, Jerry Herman and Harvey Fierstein writing discuss writing La Cage aux Folles, the award-winning mus…

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Alicia Silverstone Returns to the Stage in MTC’s Off-Broadway Premiere Tonight by Olivia Clement

Manhattan Theatre Club's New York premiere of Melissa Ross' Of Good Stock begins performances June 4, featuring Alicia Silverstone ("Clueless") and direction by artistic di…

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Photo Archive: From Steel Pier to Promises, Promises; The Greatest Stage Moments of Kristin Chenowet

Playbill.com has compiled some favorite photos featuring the stage and screen star.

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The Screening Room: 2015 Tony-Nominated Best Leading Actor in a Musical, On the Town’s Tony Yazbeck by Olivia Clement

Tony nominee Tony Yazbeck has been nominated for a 2015 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for his role as Gabey in On the Town. Pla…

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Edith Windsor on Why Seeing Fun Home Was “One of the Greatest Theatre Experiences Of My Life” by Edith Windsor

As part of Playbill's 30 Days of Pride, gay rights activist Edith Windsor shares the profound and emotional response she had upon seeing the new musical Fun Home — again and ag…

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Playbill Vault’s Today In Theatre History: June 4 by David Gewirtzman and Anne Bradley, Ernio Hernandez and Robert Viagas

1968 Stage and screen actress Dorothy Gish dies today in Rapallo, Italy. Her first New York stage appearance was in 1903 in East Lynne. She began her film career in 1912, but resumed her sta…

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Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival dance: From ballet to break dance crews by Sara Bauknecht / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Dance comes in all shapes, styles and sizes. Some kinds are well known. Others, not so much.

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Momentum 15: new works, familiar faces by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Momentum 15, City Theatre’s annual festival of new plays in different stages of development, features works by familiar names in the company’s theatrical family, read by some of the most…

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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