Monday, June 8, 2015 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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Psst! You Wanna Buy A Press Release? by Joe Patti

Last week I was reading an article on Slate that talked about teachers who were making more money selling their lesson plans online than they were from their teaching jobs. So before I go on…

SOURCE: Butts In The Seats at 11:55PM

Moisés Kaufman on 'One Arm': 'My Tennessee Williams premiere

In his story "The Library of Babel", the Latin American writer Jorge Luis Borges postulates the idea that there exists in the universe a library that holds all the books that ever have or ev…

SOURCE: The Independent at 11:55PM

The 2015 non-Equity Jeff Award winners are ... by Chris Jones

Brenda Didier's musical production of Michael John LaChiusa's "The Wild Party" for Bailiwick Chicago was the big winner at the 2015 non-Equity Jeff Awards, cavorting its way to eight kudos, …

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 11:49PM

Big night for Griffin, Bailiwick at Non-Equity Jeff Awards by Bill Zwecker

The 42nd annual Jeff Awards honoring non-Equity theatre in Chicago turned out to be a big night Monday for both Bailiwick Theatre's "The Wild Party" and Griffin Theatre's "Men Should Weep." …

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 11:30PM

June 9: Neon Trees, sea junk and more by Staff Report

by Staff Report Who’s in town Best-selling author Neil Gaiman speaks about the way stories become legendary over the years. [7:30 p.m., Castro Theatre, 429 Castro St., S.F.; s…

SOURCE: The San Francisco Examiner at 11:25PM

Off-Broadway Musical ZOMBIE PROM Lurching Toward the Big Screen? by Movies News Desk

Variety reports that the off-Broadway musical ZOMBIE PROM could be lurching toward the big screen soon.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:25PM

This Week on Broadway for June 8, 2015: 2015 Tony Awards Post Game Report by James Marino

Peter Filichia, Michael Portantiere and James Marino talk about last night’s Tony Awards.

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 11:15PM
Monday, June 8, 2015 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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David Byrne Rocks THE TOXIC AVENGER Showstopper Live At 54 Below by Pat Cerasaro

THE TOXIC AVENGER returns with the composer in tow

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:24PM

Confirmed: The Sound of Music cast announced by Erin James

How do you solve a problem like Maria? Cast a dynamite performer like Amy Lehpamer and all is well in the world! It was confirmed today that the upcoming Australian tour of The Sound of Musi…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 10:23PM

PICT postpones 'Saint Joan'; will move from Pitt theaters by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

PICT Classic Theatre has postponed its September production of “Saint Joan,” replacing it with the two-character play “Educating Rita” as part of a planned restructuring that was for…

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 10:15PM

Review: An Act of God by Diane Snyder

Thank the comedy gods for Jim Parsons. The Emmy-winning sitcom actor turns frankincense into gold as the titular character in An Act of God.

SOURCE: cititour.com at 10:09PM
Monday, June 8, 2015 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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“Emerging” at The Annenberg Space for Photography – Los Angeles photo exhibition review by Pauline Adamek

The Annenberg Space for Photography’s new exhibition Emerging, focuses on the works of 90 up-and-coming photographers from around the world. This gorgeous exhibition runs all summer throug…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 09:45PM

Adelaide Cabaret Festival – Paris Combo by Stephen House

Paris Combo has been around for years, and it’s not hard to see why; or why they are so well-travelled internationally, and usually sell out. Front woman vocalist Belle du Berry tells us t…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 09:44PM

Theatre Review: ‘Dog Sees God’ at Spotlighters Theatre by Steve Charing

If there is anything wrong with Burt V. Royal’s play, Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead currently playing at Spotlighters Theatre, it is that not enough people will catch t…

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 09:26PM

Theatre Guide: ‘The Good Counselor’ at 1st Stage by Brian Bochicchio

The unappreciated and unending responsibilities of motherhood are wrapped around a woman accused of harming her baby  in the artfully performed drama The Good Counselor by Kathryn Grant at …

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 09:06PM

The Tony Awards: Speeches You Didn't See by Elizabeth Wollman

There will be plenty of time for people to weigh in on the ups and downs of the Tony Awards broadcast last night. I personally thought it was, for the most part, fine: Alan Cumming and Krist…

SOURCE: Show Showdown at 09:04PM

How'd We Do? Show Showdown Tony Predictions Wrap-Up by Wendy Caster

This post discusses the accuracy of the predictions we made here at Show Showdown. Suffice to say that none of us should leave our day job and go into fortune-telling. Mind you, we did all g…

SOURCE: Show Showdown at 09:04PM
Monday, June 8, 2015 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Photographer Tseng Kwong Chi (1909- 1990) at Metropolitan Museum, Grey Art Gallery, MOCA, and on CUNY TV. by The Dance Enthusiast

Don't Miss -WEDNESDAY NIGHTS WALK-THROUGH WITH MUNA TSENG- Muna Tseng, acclaimed NYC choreographer and Tseng Kwong Chi's sister, will offer walk-throughs of the exhibition "Tseng Kwo…

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 08:00PM
Monday, June 8, 2015 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Tony Awards: Alex Sharp, Ruthie Ann Miles and Richard McCabe win for Broadway debuts by Gold Derby

Three performers -- Alex Sharp, Richard McCabe and Ruthie Ann Miles -- won Tony Awards for their Broadway debut. These victories put them in a freshman club that now has 90 members.&nbs…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 07:57PM

John Cameron Mitchell wins Special Tony, reflects on 'Hedwig' and the closet (Video) by Gold Derby

"When I first was acting, I thought I had to be in the closet to be an actor, but it felt like a lot of work. I didn't mind being directed during work, but not during life," said John Camero…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 07:57PM

Helen Mirren’s EGOT Dreams, Darren Criss’s Beer Gifts, and Other Behind-the-Scenes Tonys Moments by Bennett Marcus

After winning her Tony Award on Sunday, Helen Mirren strode into the press room carrying a cocktail, which she handed to a staffer before navigating the steps to the stage, muttering, “Sta…

SOURCE: Vulture at 07:57PM

'Matilda': Theater Review by Jordan Riefe

The national tour of the Broadway hit arrives in L.A., bringing the indelible magic that made this enthralling musical an Olivier Award favorite and winner of 4 Tonys.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 07:40PM

A Postcard from Choreographer Jennifer Muller by The Dance Enthusiast

How often does an audience have the opportunity to see work from three acclaimed contemporary dance choreographers, whose careers span between two to four decades, together on one stage? Not…

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 07:38PM

Violence and Son, Royal Court Theatre by Aleks Sierz

Titles can be warnings as well as come-ons. In Gary Owen’s new play about a teenager growing up in the Welsh Valleys, it’s not difficult to guess what the main theme of the play is. Stum…

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 07:38PM

Tim Curry accepts Lifetime Achievement Award by Nicki Gostin

Tim Curry made a rare public appearance at a Tony Awards Viewing Party in Los Angeles, three years after suffering a stroke.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 07:37PM

‘The Visit’ starring Chita Rivera ends Broadway run June 14 by Joe Dziemianowicz

“The Visit” starring Chita Rivera will end its run on Broadway on June 14.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 07:37PM

Cyprus' rival leaders attend theatrical play to foster trust by Menelaos Hadjicostis

LIMASSOL, Cyprus (AP) -- The rival leaders of Cyprus attended a theatrical play on Monday that implores the divided island's Greek- and Turkish-speaking communities to confront the wrong…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 07:37PM

Why are the Tony Awards so afraid of the Tony Awards? by Mark Harris

On Sunday night’s Tony Awards, history was made. Unfortunately, it was made during the commercial breaks. Early in the three-hour show, while viewers at home watched commercials for the wi…

SOURCE: Entertainment Weekly at 07:33PM

Review: S.F. Opera triumphs with challenging 'The Trojans' by Georgia Rowe

Berlioz's epic, demanding opera is also a work of mesmerizing beauty, and the opera captures it convincingly with star-studded cast anchored by Susan Graham, Bryan Hymel, and Anna Caterina A…

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 07:25PM

ACT christens new Strand Theater by Karen D'Souza

'Love and Information' ushers in new era for ACT, is its the latest Bay Area company to open more intimate venues aimed at different kinds of entertainment.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 07:25PM

Cheryl North: San Francisco Opera prepares the world premiere of Marco Tutino's 'Two Women' by Cheryl Northcorrespondent

Opera based on a classic Italian novel -- and a movie that won Sophia Loren an Academy Award -- debuts at War Memorial on June 13

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 07:25PM

San Francisco Opera's SHOW BOAT Blu-ray™ Available 06/30, Pre-Order Now!

The recent San Francisco Opera production of the stage classic SHOW BOATstarring Tony Award® winners Bill Irwin and Harriet Harris is set to be presented in a new Blu-ray™ edition coming …

SOURCE: The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization at 07:22PM

AVENUE Q and CLINTON THE MUSICAL Casts Set for BROADWAY SESSIONS This Week by BroadwayWorld

This Thursday, June 11th, Broadway Sessions goes to A Whole New World featuring the casts of the musicals currently running at New World Stages, Avenue Q and Clinton the Musical.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:21PM

SKYLIGHT's Carey Mulligan & Husband Marcus Mumford Expecting First Child by BroadwayWorld

Us Weekly writes that Skylight Tony nominee Carey Mulligan is expecting her first child with her husband Marcus Mumford, lead singer of the band Mumford amp Sons.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:21PM

Showcase Auditions by Thom Dibdin

New members sought for September show: Hot from its hugely successful three-performance holiday at the King's, Showcase is looking to boost members in time for the next regular Showcase eve…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:07PM

Broadway Grosses: An American in Paris, in Week Preceding Tonys, Ahead of Other New Shows at the Box Office by Ryan McPhee

While An American in Paris did not take home the big prize at the 2015 Tony Awards, the new musical doesn’t have much to fear. In the week preceding Broadway’s biggest night, the…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:03PM

Ultimate Tony Awards Gallery! Walk the Red Carpet, Party Hop & Pop the Champagne with the 2015 Winners by Broadway.com

Broadway.com’s ultimate photo gallery of the Tony Awards on June 7, 2015, from the red carpet and backstage to the star-studded after parties at the Plaza and the Carlyle Hotel. Click …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:03PM

Squigs Salutes Kelli O'Hara, Helen Mirren, Alex Sharp & All the Winners at the 2015 Tony Awards by Imogen Lloyd Webber

It was a lovefest at Radio City Music Hall on June 7! Dynamic duo Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming hosted the 2015 Tony Awards, and Broadway.com Resident Artist Justin “Squ…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:03PM

Skylight Tony Nominee Carey Mulligan & Hubby Marcus Mumford Expecting First Child by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Carey Mulligan has some good news, and we’re not talking about those rave reviews and the Tony nomination she received for her performance in Broadway’s Tony-winning Skylight! Us…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:03PM

Tony Roundup! Your Guide to Broadway.com's Complete Coverage of the 2015 Tony Awards by Ryan McPhee

Can’t get enough of the Tony Awards? Neither can we! Relive the big night with this roundup of Broadway.com’s complete coverage. From who wore what to exactly what dance moves Ke…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:03PM

Odds & Ends: Gigi's Release Date, Watch Wicked's Shoshana Bean & Saigon's Eva Noblezada Duet & More by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. Gigi's Release Date Love Vanessa Hudgens, Corey Cott and the cast of Gigi's performance on the Tony telecast last n…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:03PM
Monday, June 8, 2015 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Tony Awards Fallout: ‘Fun Home’ Basks in Victory as Sales Jump; ‘The Visit’ to Close by Philip Boroff, Philip Boroff

As of 3:30 p.m., the winning show had moved more than $300,000 of tickets and was on track to do five times its normal daily business, she said in an e-mail. The Visit, the struggling Kander…

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 06:56PM

Caption Contest: Backstage Tech Edition by American Theatre Editors

Play this month's caption contest and you might win a copy of 'Father Comes Home From The Wars (Parts 1, 2 & 3)' by Suzan-Lori Parks!

SOURCE: American Theatre at 06:44PM

Fun Home Breaks Box Office Record After Five Tony Wins by Playbill Staff

Fun Home, the new Broadway musical based on the autobiographical memoir of lesbian cartoonist Alison Bechdel, raked in nearly $600,000 at the box office Sunday, June 7 – the day it…

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:41PM

Fuse Concert Review: Boston Early Music Festival’s Ulisse Hits the Mark by Susan Miron

Sunday's performance of Il ritorno d'Ulisse in patria—by a company whose members know each other's abilities, voices, and personalities well—gave every indication of an extraordinary wee…

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 06:30PM

The Afternoon Report, Monday, June 8, 2015 by Boneau/Bryan-Brown

Brought to you by Boneau/Bryan-Brown Monday, June 8, 2015 Boneau/Bryan-Brown congratulates all of the 2015 Tony Awards winners! Fun Home, Curious Incident, Kelli O’Hara, Helen Mirren, Mich…

SOURCE: BONEAU/BRYAN-BROWN at 06:30PM

Choreographer Blanca Li has put Beyoncé and Coldplay through their paces by Elisabeth Vincentelli

Not many choreographers have worked with Beyoncé, Daft Punk, Jean Paul Gaultier and Pedro Almodóvar — and been produced in opera houses and culture temples around the globe. Enter Blanca…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 06:18PM

Theatre Review: ‘On the Razzle’ at Silver Spring Stage by Barbara Trainin Blank

A 19th-century farce by Austrian writer Johann Nestroy (Einen Jux will er sich Machen) has sure had a lot of legs. With a change of venue and the beefing up of a minor character, it provided…

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 06:18PM

Heisenberg ** by Barry

                                          By: David ShewardNot being a serious science student, my only knowledge of Werner Heisenberg, the German ph…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 06:18PM

Photo Flash: SOMETHING ROTTEN!'s Michael James Scott Takes Us Behind the Scenes of Broadway's Biggest Night! by BroadwayWorld

All day yesterday, Something Rotten's Michael James Scott took BroadwayWorld readers behind the scenes of Broadway's biggest night with an all-day 'Renaissance Runway' Instagram takeover. Ju…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:12PM

SKYLIGHT's Carrie Mulligan & Husband Marcus Mumford Expecting First Child by BroadwayWorld

Us Weekly writes that Skylight Tony nominee Carey Mulligan is expecting her first child with her husband Marcus Mumford, lead singer of the band Mumford amp Sons.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:12PM

‘Fun Home’ Finds That Winning a Tony Is the Best Way to Market a Musical by Michael Paulson

The show’s producers said that ticket sales quadrupled on both Sunday and Monday after it was named best new musical.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 06:12PM

Yale Cabaret Turns Shakespeare's 'Midsummer' Inside Out by Christopher Arnott

The Yale Summer Cabaret opened its season with "Midsummer," which Sara Holdren, the company's artistic director, and Rachel Carpman, its associate artistic director, have adapted from Shakes…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:12PM

Best: Lisa Howard Singing the Blues - Tony Awards 2015's 12 Best and Worst Moments | Rolling Stone

From heartfelt speeches to cringeworthy musical numbers, the highs and lows of Broadway's awards extravaganza

SOURCE: Rolling Stone at 06:12PM

The 2015 Tony Awards: Photo Coverage from the Media Room! by Spotted Staff

Once again in 2015, my interns were lucky enough to be in the press room at the Tony Awards! They got some amazing photos to share with you. Click the thumbnail to enlarge the picture. Hope …

SOURCE: BroadwaySpotted at 06:05PM

Review: Mary Poppins

The enchanted nanny's umbrella flies her to La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM
Monday, June 8, 2015 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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‘Mary-Kate Olsen is in Love’ at Studio Theatre by Robert Michael Oliver

Mallery Avidon’s Mary-Kate Olsen is in Love, now playing at Studio’s Milton Theatre, is many things. It is a poetically funny exposé on 21st century culture. It is a lyrical lan…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 05:43PM

Chicago’s JAM Theatricals among big Tony winners by Bill Zwecker

Kudos to partners Arny Granat and Steve Traxler of Chicago's own JAM Theatricals for walking off with their eighth Tony Award Sunday night at New York's Radio City Music Hall. The post Chic…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 05:40PM

ArtsBeat: In Performance: Ruthie Ann Miles of ‘The King and I’ by Erik Piepenburg

Ms. Miles, who won a Tony Award for her performance, sings “Something Wonderful” from “The King and I,” which also won the Tony for best musical revival.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:39PM

Broadway Box-Office Analysis, June 1-7: The Pre-Tonys Rush Packs Theatres and Finding Neverland Is D by Robert Simonson

Playbill's new weekly feature examines the box-office trends of the past week.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:30PM

Women lead victories in 2015 Tony Awards by Corinne Segal

Actress Sydney Lucas performs a scene from ‘Fun Home” during the American Theatre Wing’s 69th Annual Tony Awards at the Radio City Music Hall in Manhattan, New York June 7,…

SOURCE: PBS at 05:28PM

Review: ‘Smile at Us, Oh Lord’ Depicts a Jewish Odyssey by Laura Collins-Hughes

This mournful play, adapted from a novel by the Israeli-based Lithuanian author Grigory Kanovich, is presented by the Cherry Orchard Festival.

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

Mirren, O'Hara Leading Ladies at Tonys

From USA Today: A recap of the 2015 Tony Awards.

SOURCE: Tony Awards at 05:19PM

Interview: Barbara Bosch and Martin Tackel, Creators of “Traveling Papers” by Courtney Marie

Is there anything better than working with someone that you admire? For Martin Tackel, getting the chance to collaborate with his colleague at Hunter College, Barbara Bosch, was a unique and…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 05:17PM

Tony 2015 Highs and Lows by Michael Block

Best Speech: Ruthie Ann MilesIt’s hard to pick just one in a night of some great speeches, especially with so many left off the telecast. But of the ones that made it, you have to give it …

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 05:14PM

Select list of 2015 Tony Award winners

NEW YORK • Select winners for the 2015 American Theatre Wing's Tony Awards:

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 05:14PM

Improv group set to entertain for a cause by [email protected]

Not Quite Right improv group trades laughs for donations, in an effort to restore national landmark

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 05:14PM

Broadway Grosses* w/e 6/7/2015 by Dte

The following are the Broadway grosses for the week ending June 7th, 2015. The Broadway grosses are courtesy of The Broadway League Read more here:

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 05:14PM

Tony Awards 2015 O&M After Party - Vogue by James Michael Vela

The 2015 Tony winners and nominees poured into The Carlyle to celebrate the 69th-annual award ceremony and Lifetime Achievement honoree, Tommy Tune. The black-tie after-party affair hosted b…

SOURCE: Vogue at 05:13PM

So You Want to Be an Experiential Brand? by Damian Bazadona

"We're not just a product. We're an experience." This all-too-common quote has rapidly made its way into advertising and marketing circles. And it's driving me just a little crazy.

SOURCE: Huffington Post at 05:11PM

Lena Hall to Kick Off Provincetown Theater's Summer Series Next Month by BroadwayWorld

Provincetown's most intimate venue welcomes the biggest names from Broadway and concert stages as rj productions in association with The Provincetown Theater proudly hosts a summer season st…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:06PM

BWW TV Exclusive: THE KING AND I's Ruthie Ann Miles on Her Tony Win- 'It Has Been a Dream' by BroadwayWorld TV

THE KING AND I's Ruthie Ann Miles just won the Tony for Best Featured Actress in a Musical, and you can click below to find out what was going through her head when she heard her name

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:06PM

Bernadette Peters Adds Several New 2015 & 2016 Concert Dates by Pat Cerasaro

Iconic Broadway mainstay and recognizable screen star Bernadette Peters continues her ongoing tour into 2014 with a series of new dates just added to her upcoming schedule, including shows i…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:06PM

West End WICKED's Dance Supervisor Talks Staying Healthy For 8-A-Week by Pat Cerasaro

Wicked's dance supervisor talks eating green and staying healthy

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:06PM

Cool Backstage View Of FINDING NEVERLAND's Tony Awards Performance by Pat Cerasaro

See the FINDING NEVERLAND Tony showstopper from a different angle

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:06PM

This Week's New Classifieds on BWW - 6/8/2015

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld.com for 682015.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:06PM

BWW TV: HEDWIG's John Cameron Mitchell on His Special Tony Award - 'It Feels More Than Real' by BroadwayWorld TV

HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH creator John Cameron Mitchell received a Special Tony Award at yesterday's ceremony. BroadwayWorld caught up with him in the winners' room right after his speech, a…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:06PM

You Shoulda Seen this TONY Performance – Lisa Howard Sings “Jenny’s Blues” from It Shoulda Been You! by Jasonc

Critics and viewers everywhere can’t stop talking about Lisa Howard’s TONY Awards performance of “Jenny’s Blues” from It Shoulda Been You. According to Rolling …

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 05:06PM

What You Missed at the Tony Awards by American Theatre Editors

While CBS ran commercials, a lot of important, even historic, awards were doled out.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:05PM

Tony Awards draw smallish crowd

Show hit its lowest rating ever among young-adult viewers.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 05:00PM

Chenoweth, Cumming, Mirren arrive at Tony awards

Helen Mirren, Sting, Bradley Cooper, Kristin Chenoweth, Alan Cumming, and others arrive at the 69th annual Tony Awards in New York on Sunday. (June 7)       …

SOURCE: USA Today at 05:00PM

'The Visit' to close on Broadway

Kander and Ebb's 'The Visit,' starring Chita Rivera, has set closing date on Broadway.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 05:00PM

Tim Curry makes a rare public appearance

The actor, who suffered from a stroke, was honored with a lifetime achievement award.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 05:00PM

Review: Spring Awakening

The Deaf West Theatre production moves flawlessly into a larger space.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM
Monday, June 8, 2015 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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2015 Tony Award Winners by Broadway's Best Shows

The 2015 Tony Awards were held on Sunday June 7, 2015 at Radio City Music Hall. The show was hosted by Kristen Chenoweth and Alan Cumming on CBS. The nominees and winners (BOLDED) are listed…

SOURCE: Broadway’s Best Shows at 04:54PM

Broadway Box Office Tips Up As Larry David, ‘It’s Only A Play’ Shuffle Off To Buffalo by Jeremy Gerard

Well, Buffalo in the metaphoric sense. Week 2 of the 2015-2016 Broadway season included the 69th Annual Tony Awards (congrats to the winners, hankies to the losers) and saw the curtain fall …

SOURCE: Deadline at 04:47PM

How a ballet understudy becomes a prince by Michael Crabb

For National Ballet of Canada, one dancer's injury is another's opportunity in casting The Sleeping Beauty.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 04:47PM

Broadway Box Office: Larry David Goes Out on a High

Larry David’s Broadway comedy “Fish in the Dark” finished up the writer-director’s run in the play with a new high, breaking the sales record at the Cort Theater set by the show earl…

SOURCE: Variety at 04:36PM

The Tonys Have Never Been So Dominated By Women by Joanna Kao

Was last season the year of women on Broadway? Based on Sunday night’s Tony Awards, it might have been. This year, seven women won Tony Awards, the highest number in Tony history. The seve…

SOURCE: fivethirtyeight.com at 04:33PM

The Tonys Have Never Been So Dominated By Women by Joanna Kao, Joanna Kao

Was last season the year of women on Broadway? Based on Sunday night’s Tony Awards, it might have been. This year, seven women won Tony Awards, the highest number in Tony history. The seve…

SOURCE: fivethirtyeight.com at 04:33PM

Onstage & Backstage: The Behind-the-Scenes Scoop From My Spot at the Tony Awards! by Seth Rudetsky

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:30PM

Backstage at the 2015 Tonys with Helen Mirren, Michael Cerveris and Many More by NewYork.com

This year’s Tony Awards were crowded with stars, high fashion (this year, aided by fashion fairy god mother Anna Wintour), and surprises with Fun Home triumphing over the expected Best Mus…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 04:24PM

Review: 5 Soldiers, Imphal Barracks by Adam Bruce

I haven’t reviewed any dance theatre since Phoenix Dance was at York Theatre Royal’s TakeOver Festival last year. Luckily for me, Rosie Kay Dance Company has brought its latest …

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 04:19PM

Review: Oresteia, Almeida Theatre by Camilla Gurtler

Two millennia after its first performance Aeschylus’s Oresteia is as relevant to the heart of our society as it ever was. One of the world’s oldest family dramas, it grabs you in the gu…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 04:19PM

Review: The Free Association, The ARTSpace by Franciska Éry

The ARTSpace is a small, intimate studio above The De Beauvoir Arms in Haggerston, just a short walk away from the station. Entering the pub we are immediately greeted by a friendly atmosphe…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 04:19PM

Review: Known, Pleasance Theatre by Hannah Tookey

There’s something strange about watching a production in which there are no fictional characters. Shows after which a quick Google search or snoop on social media could reveal more about t…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 04:19PM

NEWS: Dame Helen Mirren Reigns at the Tony Awards by James Lillywhite

Image: Tony Awards British stars of the stage won big at one of America’s most prestigious award ceremonies. The Tony Awards 2015 took place on June 7, in the Radio City Music Hall in New…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 04:19PM

Tony Awards 2015: Best actor winner Alex Sharp was rejected by the UK's 'good drama schools'

As Alex Sharp stood on the winner’s podium in New York, Tony theatre award in hand, he must have been tempted to blow a raspberry at Britain’s biggest drama schools.

SOURCE: The Independent at 04:18PM

Theater Review: History and creativity enhance one-man 'Tempest' by Jay Handelman

freeFall Artistic Director Eric Davis plays nearly two-dozen characters in his adaptation of Shakespeare... Read more » The post Theater Review: History and creativity enhance one-man '…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 04:17PM

VIDEO: See the Tony Awards musical performances by Jay Handelman

Scenes from the Tony nominees and winners... Read more » The post VIDEO: See the Tony Awards musical performances appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 04:17PM

'Calendar Girls' At Ivoryton Playhouse Suffers From Clunky Script by Frank Rizzo

The show: "Calendar Girls" at Ivoryton Playhouse.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 04:14PM

Stars spotted: Jeremy Roenick, Adrian Grenier, Christian Stolte by Bill Zwecker

Hawks fans were delighted to spot for team great Jeremy Roenick dining at the new Prime & Provisions the other night — here in the midst of our big Stanley Cup fever. The post Stars s…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 04:12PM

Who Made the Cut? The Best Show-Stopping Fashion from the 2015 Tony Awards Red Carpet!

Celebrity stylist George Brescia, host of Stage17's "Dress Up! with George B. Style," selects his favorite, show-stopping fashions from the 2015 Tony Awards red ca…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:10PM

Review: When Favors Backfire by Michael Block

Every artists dream is to be successful. For some, infamy is attached but the goal is to be recognized. Finding success could simply happen by blindly sharing work and then having that work …

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 04:08PM

Kristin Chenoweth Reflects On Tonys & Congratulates ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY Cast by Pat Cerasaro

Tony Awards host and ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY star all in one day

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:08PM

BWW TV Exclusive: FUN HOME's Michael Cerveris on His Tony Win- 'You THink You Can Prepare Yourself for this, But You Can't!' by BroadwayWorld TV

FUN HOME's Michael Cerveris took home the 2015 Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical last night. Below, watch as he tries to describe what his second Tony means to him

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:08PM

Michael Esper Joins Cast of NBC's Jennifer Lopez Police Drama SHADES OF BLUE by TV News Desk

According to Deadline, Broadway vet Michael Esper has signed on for NBC's new cop drama SHADES OF BLUE, starring Jennifer Lopez.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:08PM

THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS West End Cast Recording Now Available by Pat Cerasaro

A new recording ofTHE SCOTTSBORO BOYS

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:08PM

STAGE TUBE: Missed the 69th Annual Tony Awards? Watch All the Performances Here! by BroadwayWorld

Missed the ceremony Fear not- we have a roundup of all of the performances, from On the Town to Fun Home, below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:08PM

Pre-Order Disney's ALADDIN Diamond Edition Blu-ray & DVD, Set To Be Released 10/13 by Pat Cerasaro

ALADDIN is getting the deluxe Blu-ray treatment at last

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:08PM

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Weekly Grosses Analysis - 6/8 by BroadwayWorld

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

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Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 6/7/15 by BroadwayWorld

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 672015.

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Monday, June 8, 2015 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Tony Awards: Anna Wintour Made Sure the Red Carpet Was Really “Red” This Year by Roger Friedman

The Tony Awards were a class act, as usual. But there were some weird things going on that had nothing to do Categories: Featured Television Theater(Read more...)

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Tony Awards Ratings Lowest in History of Show, Down 25% from Last Year by Roger Friedman

So all that JLO and Josh Groban stuff didn’t work. The Tony Awards were down 25% last night from last year, the Categories: Featured Television Theater(Read more...)

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Who Inspired You the Most? Stars on the 2015 Tonys Red Carpet Tell All by NewYork.com

After they were done taking selfies for us, we asked the stars to share the person who inspired them the most when they were young. From parents to teachers to musical theater legends to a v…

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Broadway Grosses: June 1-7 by David Gewirtzman

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

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Alec Baldwin and Laurie Metcalf Star in All My Sons Beginning Tonight by Robert Viagas

Emmy winner and Tony nominee Alec Baldwin stars in a June 9-28 revival of Arthur Miller’s classic drama about responsibility, All My Sons.

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Important Statement Jewelry Update! Younger Star Miriam Shor Sounds Off on Diana Trout's Iconic Necklaces by Ryan McPhee

No character understands the importance of power statement jewelry like Younger’s Diana Trout. Every week in our recaps, we’ve drooled over the extravagant pieces that …

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Tony Awards Predictions: And The Nostradamus Prize Goes To… by Jeremy Gerard

It’s always so tempting to throw our hats into the Tony Awards races — no matter how thankless the task proves to be, year after year. Well, with odds-on favorite American Pharoa…

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BroadwayBox Gives You a VIP Pass Into Five of the Tony Awards' Hottest Parties with Exclusive Photos

BroadwayBox has exclusive photos and quotes from five of the Tony Awards’ most swinging after-parties.

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Jay Armstrong Johnson’s Tonys Blog Backing Up Josh Groban, After-Party Prep and His New Year’s Reso by Jay Armstrong Johnson

Jay Armstrong Johnson, who stars in the Tony Award-nominated Broadway revival of On the Town, painted the town June 7, when he performed "New York, New York" with his cast on t…

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Review: Matilda the Musical National Tour launches in Los Angeles by Rob Stevens

Matilda didn't quite sing for this viewer.

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The Tony Awards Phone Home by Michael Schulman

The Tony Awards broadcast is an act of contortion, in which one medium (live theatre) simultaneously puffs itself up and scrunches itself down to fit into another (television). Every once in…

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Broadway Proves a ‘Fun Home’ at the 69th Annual Tony Awards

The best of Broadway took Radio City Music Hall by storm on June 7 to celebrate the 69th annual Tony Awards. Co-hosted by Tony winners Alan Cumming and Kristin Chenoweth, the ceremony g…

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‘Zombie Prom’ Movie in the Works by Dave McNary

Michael J. Roth and Steve Longi have acquired feature film and TV rights to the Off-Broadway musical-comedy “Zombie Prom,” Variety has learned exclusively. Roth is producing thro…

SOURCE: Variety at 03:45PM

Scott Rudin Inks Mega Multi-Year First Look Deal with Fox Networks Group by Elizabeth Wagmeister

Scott Rudin is heading to TV in a big way. The prolific producer has inked a three-year first-look deal with Fox Networks Group, Variety has learned. The new pact with Scott Rudin Product…

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Review: Waiting for Godot, Barbican by Lydia Lakemoore

It is always a liberating moment when browsing the literature in your programme to come across a blunt and brutally honest quotation by such a master as Sir Peter Hall. As the first director…

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Review: Spank!, Udderbelly by Tal Fox

If it isn’t obvious from the title, the 10:45pm start and the warning that says 18+, Spank! is not really your family friendly show. It is also definitely not for the easily offended and a…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 03:34PM

Review: The Play That Goes Wrong, Duchess Theatre by Rebecca Jones

Sometimes you need to watch something that makes you think differently. Sometimes you need to watch something that resets your moral compass. Sometimes you need to watch something that rein…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 03:34PM

ArtsBeat: ‘The Visit’ Will Close on Sunday by Michael Paulson

The musical, a Fred Ebb and John Kander collaboration starring Chita Rivera, was a passion project for its producers.

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Photos: Tony Awards 2015 Red Carpet by Admin

BSG Creative Director James Brown III selected his top 10 looks. Let us know what you think on social media using #BSGTonyAwards.

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Acclaimed Actor and Filmmaker Crispin Glover To Make Special Appearance at the Hippodrome by Michael J. Roberts

Crispin Hellion Glover will make a special appearance at the Hippodrome to present the first and second parts of the “It” trilogy, “What is it?” and “It is fine…

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Megan Hilty Gives Early Preview of Tonight’s Bombshell Concert

Megan Hilty recently completed a multiple show run at Café Carlyle and Playbill was on hand for soundcheck. Hilty and band offered up a song from "Smash."  &quo…

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Megan Hilty Gives Early Preview of Bombshell Concert

Megan Hilty recently completed a multiple show run at Café Carlyle and Playbill was on hand for soundcheck. Hilty and band offered up a song from "Smash."  &quo…

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BWW TV: Garden of Dreams Foundation Kids Get a Helping Hand for the Annual Talent Show! by Randy Rainbow

Earlier this month, celebrity guests, including Hoda Kotb, the Rockettes, Jared Grimes and more,gathered tomentor more than 100 children from the Garden of Dreams Foundation, to prepare them…

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What's Playing on Broadway: June 8-14, 2015 by BroadwayWorld

Below, BroadwayWorld brings you this weekly listing of Broadway shows and their show times for the week of June 8-14, 2015.

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STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 6/8/15- Robert Preston by Stage Tube

Happy Birthday, Robert Preston best remembered for his performance as 'Professor' Harold Hill in Meredith Willson's musical The Music Man 1962. He had already won a Tony Award for his perfor…

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BWW Contest: Win Tickets to the Premiere and After Party of Julie Taymor's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM by BroadwayWorld

Acclaimed Director Julie Taymor's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream,' comes to theaters for one night only this Midsummer's Eve on June 22nd followed by select showings nationwide, but Broadway Wor…

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BWW TV Exclusive: CURIOUS INCIDENT's Simon Stephens Celebrates His Tony Victory! by BroadwayWorld TV

Just last night, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time accepted the 2015 Tony Award for Best Play. Check out what playwright Simon Stephens had to say afterwards below

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The Post-Show Wrap Up- Recap on All Things Tony Awards! by BroadwayWorld

We've been bringing you extensive coverage all weekend, and now, we bring you a roundup of it all If you missed the ceremony or any of our behind the scenes coverage, check it out below

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Photo Flash: MATILDA National Tour Launches in Los Angeles by BroadwayWorld

Center Theatre Group launchedthe First National Tour of Roald Dahl's 'Matilda The Musical' last night,Sunday, June 7 at 4 p.m. at the Ahmanson Theatre. Produced by the Royal Shakespeare Comp…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:06PM

New Episode of SOMETHING NEW Podcast Features Female Songwriters by BroadwayWorld

For the live song portion of the episode, Vishal Vaidya performed 'How to Sleep Alone,' music by Joel B. New and lyrics by Heidi Heilig.

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Dr. Phillips Center Announces New Date & Time For Chef GUY FIERI by Michael J. Roberts

New Series: Chefs at the Dr. Phillips Center Emeril Lagasse – December 1, 2015, Walt Disney Theater, 8:00 p.m. As a national TV personality, Emeril Lagasse has hosted more than 2,000 shows…

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The Olsen twins are here to save the day! by Celia Wren

A satirical fantasia works to earnest ends in “Mary-Kate Olsen is in Love,” now in a Studio 2ndStage production. Mallery Avidon’s 70-minute play paints with some hallucinatory colors, …

SOURCE: Washington Post at 03:03PM

Christopher Wheeldon’s Tony: Happy ending of a story launched long ago by Sarah Kaufman

When Christopher Wheeldon launched his small, short-lived ballet company in 2007, the idea was to make ballet accessible to a wide audience. Every part of it was designed for maximum audienc…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 03:03PM

BWW TV Exclusive: YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU's Annaleigh Ashford on Her Tony Win- 'I Have 166 Text Messages!' by BroadwayWorld TV

YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU's Annaleigh Ashford just won the 2015 Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play, and you can check out what she had to say about her win below

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“There Aren’t Enough Roles,” Says Tony Winner Ruthie Ann Miles on Diversity in the Theatre by Carey Purcell

Tony winner Ruthie Ann Miles, starring in The King and I as head wife Lady Thiang, opened up about the need for more diversity onstage.

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Photo Flash: 5 Photos of Kelli O'Hara Being Adorable With Her Tony Award

The sixth time was the charm for the star of The King and I.

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BWW Blog: Ryan Koerber - Road to the Jimmy's! Episode 1 by Guest Blogger: Ryan Koerber

After winning 'Best Actor' at the Gershwin Awards, The National High School Musical Theatre Awards' regional awards program in New York City, Ryan Koerber is now preparing to represent New Y…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:58PM

Oregon Shakes Launches Equity and Inclusion Training Program by American Theatre Editors

The initiative will hold annual workshops to train national theatre leaders on issues of equity, diversity and inclusion.

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Watch (or Re-Watch) All of the 2015 Tony Awards Performances Here! (Video) by Michael Gioia

Did you miss the moment Lisa Howard stopped the show last night with her performance from It Shoulda Been You? Or, do you just want to see Sydney Lucas belt out "Ring of Keys" agai…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:48PM

The Mermaid Parade is Two Weeks Away! by Trav S.D.

Filed under: BROOKLYN, Coney Island, HOLIDAYS/ FESTIVALS/ MEMORIALS/ PARADES, PLUGS Tagged: Coney Island USA, Julie Atlas Muz, Matt Fraser, Mermaid Parade

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Tony Nominee The Visit, Starring Broadway Legend Chita Rivera, Sets Closing Date by Imogen Lloyd Webber

After struggling with low grosses for some time, The Visit will close on June 14. Starring legendary two-time Tony winner Chita Rivera, the production began previews on March 26 and official…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:46PM

Fan Photos! Our Favorite Cry Faces, On-Fleek Hair & More Snapshots From Broadway.com’s #TonyHunt by Lindsay Champion

Thanks to you, the Broadway.com Photo Scavenger Hunt was a huge success! We had so much fun retweeting your silly snapshots during the ceremony, and it looks like you had a blast taking snap…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:46PM

Exclusive! See These Candid Shots of All the Stars Inside the Cafe Carlyle’s Swanky Tony Party by Matthew Blank and Monica Simoes

Broadway public relations firm O&M, headed by president Rick Miramontez, hosted its annual Tony Award post-show celebration at the Carlyle late Sunday night. O&M is represented o…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:42PM

Tony Post-Mortem: ‘The Visit’ Sets Sunday Closing Date by Jeremy Gerard

As surely as Monday follows Sunday, closing notices go up for struggling shows that leave the Tony Awards empty-handed. First to go dark in the wake of last night’s awards will be The…

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Tonys 2015: 'The Visit' is First Post-Awards Casualty by David Rooney

After walking away empty-handed from Broadway's annual honors ceremony last night, producers of the struggling show have set their final performance for next Sunday.read more

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Curve to launch festival for new musicals by Matthew Hemley

Curve artistic director Nikolai Foster has revealed plans for a festival dedicated to new musicals. Foster, who last year promised to make

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Tim Pigott-Smith claims government treats actors like ‘rogues and vagabonds’ by Matthew Hemley

Actor Tim Pigott-Smith has criticised the government for undervaluing performers, claiming the industry is going to have to “fight” for its survival

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Backstage workers agree deal brokered by BECTU and UK Theatre by David Hutchison

Backstage workers have agreed a 6% pay increase over the course of two years, following talks between union BECTU and UK Theatre.

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‘The Visit’ Announces Final Performance Sunday June 14 by Broadway's Best Shows

Producers announced today that The Visit starring Chita Rivera will play its final performance on Sunday, June 14th (3 PM). Previews began on March 26th and opening night was April 23, 2015.…

SOURCE: Broadway’s Best Shows at 02:37PM

Tickets For ‘China Doll’ Starring Al Pacino Go On Sale June 6 by Broadway's Best Shows

Producers Jeffrey Richards, Jerry Frankel, and Steve Traxler are pleased to announce that tickets for David Mamet’s new play CHINA DOLL, which stars Academy Award-winner Al Pacino, will go…

SOURCE: Broadway’s Best Shows at 02:37PM

Artistic Leadership: How We Change the Game by Jacqueline E. Lawton

 (This post is part of the blog salon curated by Jacqueline E. Lawton for the 2015 TCG National Conference: Game Change. The following questions will inform the final plenary session, �…

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Meet the Writers: EST Marathon of One-Act Plays, Series B by Pj Grisar

This month, Ensemble Studio Theatre’s second round of one-acts, Series B, opens right as the crowd is still catching its breath from Series A. This go around features a Global Warming …

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Go See THE VISIT

We just broke the news a few minutes ago that THE VISIT will unfortunately close on Broadway later this week... It's not a surprise for those of us that have been following the show'…

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Tony Awards Fallout: Snubbed Musical ‘The Visit’ Will Close Sunday

Broadway musical “The Visit,” which went into the 2015 Tony Awards ceremony with five nominations but walked away empty-handed, has set a closing date for June 14. ‘The Visit,” a dar…

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Special Reports: Inside Broadway's Fanciest Tony Awards Party

Mix and mingle with the likes of Darren Criss, Bryan Cranston, Laura Osnes, and more at the party you'd die to be invited to.

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Theater News: The Visit, Starring Chita Rivera, Is Getting Ready to Wrap Up Its Broadway Run

The new Kander and Ebb musical plays the Lyceum Theatre.

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Review: The Secret Garden

Court Theatre infuses a beloved musical adaptation with Indian flair.

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Monday, June 8, 2015 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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BWW TV: FUN HOME's Lisa Kron & Jeanine Tesori on Their Tony Win - 'Girls Need to See It to Be It' by BroadwayWorld TV

Yesterday, FUN HOME's Lisa Kron and Jeanine Tesori took home the 2015 Tony Award for Best Original Score of a Musical, as well as Best Book for Kron.BroadwayWorld caught up with the pair in …

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Alex Gaumond and Laura Pitt-Pulford Lead UK's SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS - Full Cast Announced! by BroadwayWorld

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre has announced full casting forSeven Brides for Seven Brothers,which begins rehearsals today, Monday 8 June. The production will run at the theatre from16 July …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:52PM

BWW TV Exclusive: THE KING AND I's Catherine Zuber Celebrates Her 6th Tony Win! by BroadwayWorld TV

Just last night, Catherine Zuber took home her sixth Tony Award for Best Costume DEsign of a Musical for The King and I. Click below to find out why this one is extra-special to her

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Photo Flash: Inside Paper Mill's Rising Star Awards by BroadwayWorld

As one of the nation's leading regional theaters and producing partners for Broadway,Paper Mill PlayhouseMark S. Hoebee-Producing ArtisticDirector,Todd Schmidt-Managing Director has a well-e…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:52PM

Breaking News: Kander & Ebb's THE VISIT, Starring Chita Rivera, to End Broadway Run This Week by BroadwayWorld

Producersannouncedtoday thatThe VisitstarringChita Riverawill play its final performance on Sunday, June 14th3 PM. Previews began on March 26thand opening night was April 23, 2015.The Visiti…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:52PM

Tony Awards poll: Rate the opening number (Vote now) by Gold Derby

Past Tony champs Alan Cumming and Kristin Chenoweth co-hosted this year's Tony Awards. Not surprisingly, these two musical comedy vets opened the kudocast with a tuneful ditty that was full …

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 01:51PM

Tony Awards performance: 'Something Rotten!' cast stop show with 'A Musical' (Video) by Gold Derby

The oringal tuner "Something Rotten" earned 10 nominations at this year's Tony Awards, including bids for lead Brian D'Arcy James and scene stealer Brad Oscar. They join forces to …

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 01:51PM

Tony Awards performance: 'The Visit' star Chita Rivera breaks hearts (Video) by Gold Derby

Broadway legend Chita Rivera earned her 10th Tony nomination for "The Visit," the last musical by John Kander and the late Fred Ebb. She won her two Tonys for star turns in tuners by this ce…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 01:51PM

Tony Awards performance: 'Fun Home' cast sings stirring 'Ring of Keys' (Video) by Gold Derby

"Fun Home" reaped a leading 12 Tony Awards this year, including five for performances. Among these, are Best Featured Actress nominee Sydney Lucas who gets her turn in the spotligh…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 01:51PM

Tony Awards performance: 'An American in Paris' cast dance to Gershwin songs (Video) by Gold Derby

The adaptation of the 1951 Best Picture Oscar winner "An American in Paris" earned a leading 12 nominations at this year's Tony Awards and won four creative races, including choreography. Ba…

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Tony Awards performance: Kelli O'Hara reigns supreme in 'The King and I' (Video)' by Gold Derby

Broadway darling Kelli O'Hara finally prevailed with her sixth Tony Awards nomination in 11 years for her nuanced performance as schoolmistress Anna Leonowens in the acclaimed revival of Rod…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 01:51PM

Tony Awards performance: Tony Yazbeck leads spirited cast of 'On the Town' (Video) by Gold Derby

Stage vet Tony Yazbeck scored the first Tony nomination of his career for his rousing portrayal of a sailor on leave in the revival of "On the Town." This triple threat handled the songs of …

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 01:51PM

Tony Awards performance: Kristin Chenoweth drives 'On the Twentieth Century' (Video) by Gold Derby

Tony Awards co-host Kristin Chenoweth did double duty as she also led the cast of her hit show "On the Twentieth Century" in a rollicking medley of merry tunes. This is the first rialto revi…

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Tony-winner Ruthie Ann Miles ('King and I') gets emotional over her mother's sacrifices (Video)' by Gold Derby

"Growing up, it was just me and my mom," Ruthie Ann Miles remembered about the years before she became a surprise Tony-winner for "The King and I." "In hindsight, my mom is my everything. Sh…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 01:51PM

Tony-winner Annaleigh Ashford celebrates groundbreaking women on Broadway (Video) by Gold Derby

"I think to make a life for yourself in the theater takes great perseverance," said actress Annaleigh Ashford after winning Best Featured Actress in a Play at the Tony Awards for the re…

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Tony-winner Christian Borle ('Something Rotten') on chasing mice, mocking Shakespeare (Video) by Gold Derby

Asked whether he felt bad mocking William Shakespeare in the comedy musical "Something Rotten," actor Christian Borle answered, "Not in the least, it seems to have done quite well." Playing …

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Tony-winner Richard McCabe ('Audience') introduces America to Prime Minister Harold Wilson (Video) by Gold Derby

"American audiences generally haven't heard of Harold Wilson, and why should they really? It was British politics," said actor Richard McCabe about his unexpected Tony Award w…

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Surprises and Disappointments at Last Night’s Tony Awards by Jesse Green

Time moves slowly in Tonyland; from one year to the next you can pretty much expect the same turnout of stars, the same proportion of gold to cheese. In that regard, the 2015 edition did not…

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‘Why Torture is Wrong and The People Who Love Them’ at The Colonial Players by Mary P. Johnson

Colonial Players current production of Christopher Durang’s Why Torture is Wrong and The People Who Love Them is an affectionate treatment of a wondrously wacky, life-enriching masterwork.…

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Photo Call: Darren Criss, Alex Sharp, Jason Alexander, Andy Karl, Sydney Lucas Celebrate at the Offi by Matthew Blank

Fun Home won five Tony Awards, the most of any musical at the 69th Annual Tony Awards. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Simon Stephens also won five Tonys, including …

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2015 TONY AWARD WINNERS by Barry

Fun Home and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time win 5 Tonys each "Fun Home" won five of the show's 12 nominations winning Best Musical, Best Score, Best  Book, Best…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 01:44PM

Ring of Fire: the music of Johnny Cash is on fire at Infinity (Review) by Debbie Jackson

Johnny Cash— the name conjures up the iconic look, sound and feel of the man and his music which has become part of the American musical lexicon. Many of us have heard the voice, and recog…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 01:42PM

I went on a mass blind date to Once and could not fall fast enough by Sadaf Ahsan

Sparks fly onstage, flicker offstage at Mirvish Theatre's Once mass blind date event

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WATCH: 11-Year-Old Sydney Lucas Destroys At The Tony Awards by Linda Holmes

If you haven't yet seen the most memorable performance from Sunday night's Tony Awards, from the musical Fun Home, now's the time.

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Tony Awards 2015

See the looks from the red carpet.

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Scene City: Broadway Parties After the Tony Awards

Stars of Broadway attend official Tony Gala at the Plaza Hotel, and annual after-party at Carlyle Hotel.

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The biggest surprises at the Tony Awards by David Cote

As we noted before, this was one of the most unpredictable Tony Awards in recent memory (and yet, predict we did). It was an unusually strong season, full of diverse, exciting play and music…

SOURCE: Time Out at 01:32PM

Ayad Akhtar Adapting Pulitzer Prize-Winning & Tony Nominated Disgraced for HBO by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Ayad Akhtar is adapting his Pulitzer Prize-winning play Disgraced for HBO. According to the Chicago Tribune, the playwright has been tapped to pen two scripts for the network—the other…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:31PM

The 2015 Tonys: The play’s not the thing by Peter Marks

Bravo to the Tony voters, all 700 of them. The four productions named Sunday night as the best of the season were truly deserving. As for the awards show itself, well, everyone deserved bett…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 01:30PM

The Victory Dance Project: First Anniversary Celebration by Darryl Reilly

This post is by Darryl Reilly To celebrate The Victory Dance Project’s first anniversary, an inspiring and spirited program was presented at The Ailey Citigroup Theater. There was a selec…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 01:29PM

The 5 Biggest Surprises and Snubs at the 2015 Tony Awards by Gordon Cox

By the reckoning of many Broadway observers, the 2015 Tony Awards had a script and largely stuck to it. A lot of wins had been predicted by pundits — as was the case with sure thing …

SOURCE: Variety at 01:27PM

5 takeaways from the Tony Awards (Hint, don't bury speeches) by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Five things to note following the Tony Awards on Sunday night:...

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Review: 'Fallen Angels' gets solid revival at TheatreWorks by Karen D'Souza

The Noel Coward comedy about two women on vacation from their marriages is a hoot, but not as hilarious as it should be.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 01:27PM

Ian McKellen: Six things we've learned by Siobhan Palmer

What have we learned from the legendary actor's recent interviews?

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 01:27PM

Top Tweets from the 2015 Tony Awards by Mparker

Last night the #TonyAwards took over as the top trend on Twitter. We had Broadway stars including Andy Karl and his wife Orfeh, the cast of On the Twentieth Century and Something Rotten!, a…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 01:26PM

Industry Ticket Offers by Bt

The Winter's Tale by William Shakespeare - First Folio Theatre at the Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W 31st St, Oak Brook is offering $10 industry tickets Weds. and Thurs. evenings at 8:15 PM…

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Watch on-Line: Tony Awards Performances 2015

See the musical performances for the 2015 Tony Awards, featuring hosts Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming, the In Memoriam segment featuring Josh Groban, and all the participating Broadway m…

SOURCE: Tony Awards at 01:24PM

Lincoln Center Theater's THE KING AND I - Winner of 4 Tony Awards®, Including BEST REVIVAL OF A MUSICAL!

Congratulations to Lincoln Center Theater’s revival of Rodgers and Hammerstein’sTHE KING AND Ion their 4 Tony Awards®, including BEST REVIVAL OF A MUSICAL!

SOURCE: The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization at 01:24PM

With No Tony Wins, Kander and Ebb Musical The Visit, Starring Chita Rivera, Posts Closing Notice by Adam Hetrick

The Visit, the new Kander and Ebb musical that stars two-time Tony winner Chita Rivera, will end its run June 14, producers announced the day after the production was left empty-hand…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:19PM

Tony Winner Kelli O’Hara: “In Being Grateful, I Find Great Joy”

After six Tony nominations, Kelli O'Hara finally scored. She won the 2015 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for portraying Anna in The King and I. O'Hara met the press and t…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:11PM

It's all Greek at the Almeida: Rupert Goold on the theatre's new season by Hannah Ellis-Petersen

The director of London’s Almeida theatre talks about its forthcoming Greek festival that frames a run of plays by Euripides, Aeschylus and AristophanesA festival of music, poetry and discu…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:02PM

Tony awards 2015: how the Brits won Broadway's vote by Mark Lawson

New York’s theatre community put aside tribal loyalties to crown British stars Helen Mirren, Richard McCabe and Alex Sharp at this year’s Tonys• Alex Sharp and Helen Mirren head roll-c…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:02PM

Photos: First Look: Daniel Mays leads Patrick Marber's Red Lion

The football play runs at the National's Dorfman Theatre until 30 September

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Theatre News: Full cast plus recording announced for Open Air Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

JAY Records will release a recording of songs from the show starring Alex Gaumond and Laura Pitt-Pulford

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 01:02PM

Why Are You Wearing? Find Out Why the Tony Winners Chose Their Outfits! by Carey Purcell

In a spin on the red-carpet tradition of asking stars, "What are you wearing?," Playbill.com has asked winners of the Tony Awards why they chose the outfits they wore to Broadw…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00PM

Notes from the Field: Commercial Theater Institute’s Introduction to Commercial Producing Intensive

  Interview by Laura Brueckner In late April, TBA managing director Dana Harrison headed to New York to attend a three-day intensive course on producing commercial theatre, held by th…

SOURCE: Theatre Bay Area at 01:00PM
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On the Runway: When Fashion Met the Tonys, Who Won? by Vanessa Friedman

There’s no question most of the winners and nominees looked better than ever, but the co-dependent relationship between the industry and Hollywood was notably absent.

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Why British theatre is setting the global agenda by Dominic Cavendish

British dramas are winning big on Broadway because they speak loudly to our post-9/11 world, says Dominic Cavendish

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 12:56PM

Strange Town Nights by Thom Dibdin

TV appearances and shows for youth company: Edinburgh-based Strange Town youth theatre has a double celebration this week as four of its members appear in the BBC's new drama Stonemouth and…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:51PM

'Triassic Parq' at Blank Canvas Theatre headlines Cleveland theater openings for the week of June 8: On the Boards by Andrea Simakis

Yeah, but how do the dinosaurs feel about their de-extinction? Find out this weekend in "Triassic Parq."

SOURCE: Cleveland.com at 12:51PM

I Interview Playwrights Part 753: Jacques Lamarre by Adam Szymkowicz

Jacques Lamarre Hometown:   I was born outside of Philly in Paoli, PA. Paoli had just built a new hospital and if you were the first baby born there, you would get all sorts of gr…

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UPDATE: Ratings for 2015 TONY AWARDS Drop in Key Demo, Overall Viewership by TV News Desk

Featuring some of Hollywood's biggest names, including Bradley Cooper and Helen Mirren, CBS's broadcast of the 69th Annual TONY AWARDS held its own against Game 2 of the NBA Finals in Sunday…

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Photo Coverage: Broadway Partytime- Inside SOMETHING ROTTEN's Tonys After Party! by Kevin Thomas Garcia

THE 69TH ANNUAL TONY AWARDS, aired live from Radio City Music Hall, last night Sunday, June 7 800-1100 PM, live ETdelayed PT on the CBS Television Network. The fun didn't stop after the cerm…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:49PM

BWW TV Exclusive: CURIOUS INCIDENT's Alex Sharp on His Tony Win- 'I'm the Luckiest Guy' by BroadwayWorld TV

CURIOUS INCIDENT star Alex Sharp just received the 2015 Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Play last night. Below, check out what went down after her left the Radio City stage

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BWW TV Exclusive: Sam Gold on Taking Home a Tony for FUN HOME! by BroadwayWorld TV

Sam Goldhas won the 2015 Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical for FUN HOME. Check out what he had to say about his win after he stepped off the Radio City stage below

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Watch Kelli O’Hara’s 47-Second Quick Change During Her Tony Performance! (Video) by Michael Gioia

Go backstage with Kelli O'Hara, who won a Tony Award for her performance as Anna Leonowens in The King and I, and made a 47-second quick change during her performance at the…

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Michael Cerveris, Stephanie J. Block & More to Headline BROADWAY UNPLUGGED at Town Hall in July by BroadwayWorld

Postponed from last January when the fake blizzard closed New York City, Broadway Unplugged, the critically acclaimed annual concert returns It's the show where today's stars sing great show…

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Photo Coverage: Broadway Partytime- Inside AN AMERICAN IN PARIS' Tonys After Party! by Kevin Thomas Garcia

THE 69TH ANNUAL TONY AWARDS, aired live from Radio City Music Hall, last night Sunday, June 7 800-1100 PM, live ETdelayed PT on the CBS Television Network. The fun didn't stop after the cere…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:45PM

Tony Awards telecast draws 6.35 million viewers, down 10% from 2014 by Stephen Battaglio

The CBS telecast of the 69th Tony Awards pulled an average audience of 6.35 million viewers, down 10% from last year, according to the fast national ratings from Nielsen. The ratings for the…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 12:43PM

‘The Oldest Profession’ at Rainbow Theatre Project by Michael Poandl

For female actors over 40, a familiar and monotonous list of character types dominates the theatre: mother, grandmother, beloved domestic worker. That’s why it is so satisfying to watch th…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:40PM

The Interval: Behind the Scenes

with Micaela Erlanger & Sutton Foster.

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The Interval: Fashion and Broadway

with Micaela Erlanger, Laura Benanti, & Sutton Foster.

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Following the Tony Ceremony, Fun Home Dances the Night Away and Michael Cerveris Plays Bartender by Matthew Blank

The new musical Fun Home was on of last night's big winners, taking home 5 Tony Awards!

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Tonys 2015: Scott Rudin, Harvey Weinstein give their regards to Broadway by David Ng

In the battle of the alpha movie producers on Broadway, the winner on Sunday was as obvious as Alan Cumming's Scottish brogue. Actually, there was really no contest at all. 

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 12:26PM

Call Answered: Facetime Interview with author Michael Colby, "The Algonquin Kid" by Call Me Adam

Live from The Algonquin Hotel in New York City, "Call Me Adam" chats with "The Algonquin Kid" himself, author Michael Colby, whose newly released autobiography, "The Algonquin Kid," chronicl…

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Oops! Messing, Chlumsky matching at Tonys

No one ever wants this to happen to them.        

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Watch The King and I's Kelli O'Hara Win Best Quick Change at the 2015 Tony Awards by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Kelli O'Hara didn't just collect the Tony for Best Leading Actress in a Musical at Broadway's biggest night on June 7—she takes home the Award for Best Quick Change! Check …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:21PM

Tony Poll Results! 11-Year-Old Fun Home Dynamo Sydney Lucas Delivered the Performance of the Night by Lindsay Champion

One of the best parts of the Tony Awards (aside from the moving speeches and gorgeous red carpet looks) is seeing stage stars perform selections from our favorite Broadway musicals live on n…

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Tony Awards show a new maturity in theater scene by Charles McNulty

Critic's notebook on last night's awards

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The 2015 Tonys: The play’s not the thing by Peter Marks

NEW YORK—Bravo to the Tony voters, all 700 of them. The four productions named Sunday night as the best of the season were truly deserving. As for the awards show itself, well, everyone …

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:10PM

Introduce Yourself(ie): 10 Questions with King and I Royalty Jon Viktor Corpuz

Bow down and get to know teenage drama king Jon Viktor Corpuz, star of the Tony-winning revival of The King and I and an upcoming 54 Below show on June 15.

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Iver make-up and hair academy to launch at heart of Pinewood Studios by Georgia Snow

A new make-up and hair academy is to launch in September, which its founders claim will be the most comprehensive of its

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Fuse Book Review: “The Book of Beginnings” — Viva La Indifferences! by John Taylor

This study is an attempt to “enter” a foreign way of thought and to study the “possibilities” and, by extension, “potential mindsets” of the human mind.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 12:01PM

‘Fine theatre companies that fail to use disabled actors’ – Graeae director Jenny Sealey by David Hutchison

Graeae artistic director Jenny Sealey has claimed theatre companies that fail to represent disabled actors on stage should be fined. She added

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:01PM

Episode 315 - Clip Show: Women Songwriters by Joel B. New

JBN selects highlights from three songwriting women interviewed earlier this season: Grace McLean, Janet Krupin, and Kate Steinberg. Song Presentation: "How To Sleep Alone", music by Joel B.…

SOURCE: Buzzsprout at 12:00PM
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More Stars Join Cast of Spring Awakening Reunion Concert at 54 Below by Olivia Clement

Jenna Ushkowitz ("Glee"), Alexandra Socha (Fun Home) and Ben Moss (Brooklynite) have been added to the line-up of Spring & Summer: The Spring…

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Christopher Wheeldon's leap from ballet to Broadway by Judith Mackrell

The British choreographer’s Tony award-winning An American in Paris puts him up on a level with Jerome RobbinsChristopher Wheeldon’s adaptation of the 1951 movie An American in Paris has…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:53AM

Ronnie Gilbert obituary by Derek Schofield

Female vocalist with the Weavers, the folk group blacklisted by the FBI in the 1950sWhen the New York folk group the Weavers burst into the American and British pop charts in 1950 with the L…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:53AM

BWW TV: THE KING AND I's Kelli O'Hara on Her Tony Win- 'I'm Gonna do That Worm!' by BroadwayWorld TV

THE KING AND I's Kelli O'Hara just took home the 2015 Tony Award for Best Leading Actress in a Musical last night. Below, check out what she had to say about finally taking home a much-deser…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:52AM

Lady Gaga & NY Gov Cuomo Pen Op-Ed in Support of Passage of 'Enough is Enough' Bill by BroadwayWorld

This morning, Billboard Magazine published an op-ed co-authored by Lady Gaga and Governor Andrew Cuomo calling on the New York State Legislature to pass the Governor's proposal to support an…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:52AM

BWW TV Exclusive: WOLF HALL's Christopher Oram on His Tony Win! by BroadwayWorld TV

Just last night, Wolf Hall Parts 1amp 2's Christopher Oram took home the Tony Award for Best Costume Design of a Play. Check out what he had to say about his win after he stepped off the Rad…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:52AM

Photo Coverage: Broadway Partytime- Inside Roundabout Theatre Company's Tonys After Party! by Kevin Thomas Garcia

THE 69TH ANNUAL TONY AWARDS, aired live from Radio City Music Hall, last night Sunday, June 7 800-1100 PM, live ETdelayed PT on the CBS Television Network. The fun didn't stop after the cerm…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:52AM

HBO & Ayad Akhtar Developing Screen Adaptation of Pulitzer Prize Winner DISGRACED by BroadwayWorld

Following its Broadway run, Ayad Akhtar's Pulitzer Prize winning play DISGRACED will soon be heading to HBO.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:52AM

VIDEO: Meryl Streep Rocks Out in All-New Trailer for RICKI & THE FLASH by Movies News Desk

Meryl Streep INTO THE WOODS takes on a whole new gig - a hard-rocking singerguitarist - for Oscar-winning director Jonathan Demme and Academy Award-winning screenwriter Diablo Cody in Ricki …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:52AM

Our Favorite Selfies from the 2015 Tonys Red Carpet by NewYork.com

The annual Tony Awards are serious business for Broadway, but that doesn’t mean the stars can’t have a little (more like a lot!) of fun. Our celebrity reporter Jeryl Brunner was …

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Exclusive! Watch a Great New Alan Menken-David Spencer Song from Duddy Kravitz by Robert Viagas

A new version of Alan Menken and David Spencer's The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz: The Musical, featuring an all-Canadian cast led by Ken James Stewart, is currently in p…

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Exclusive! Watch Soaring, Never-Before-Seen Alan Menken Song from Rare Musical by Robert Viagas

A new version of Alan Menken and David Spencer's The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz: The Musical, featuring an all-Canadian cast led by Ken James Stewart, is currently in p…

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STAGE TUBE: Tony Winner Ben Vereen Visits CBS SUNDAY MORNING by Stage Tube

Even though he grew up in Brooklyn, N.Y., the theater lights of Broadway could have been thousands of miles away, actor and entertainer Ben Vereen told Mo Rocca in an interview for CBS SUNDA…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:50AM

Ratings for 2015 TONY AWARDS Take Slight Dip from 2014 by TV News Desk

Featuring some of Hollywood's biggest names, including Bradley Cooper and Helen Mirren, CBS's broadcast of the 69th Annual TONY AWARDS held its own against Game 2 of the NBA Finals in Sunday…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:49AM

A Musical Homage to James Baldwin by Sandi Durell

    by: Paulanne Simmons           In Notes of a Native Song, the culminating piece in Harlem Stage’s 14-month celebration of novelist, essayist, playwri…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 11:48AM

Wicked Star Christine Dwyer Joins Line-Up For Shaiman and Wittman Concert by Olivia Clement

Christine Dwyer (Wicked) has joined the line-up for Tim Realbuto's Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman tribute concert on June 9 at the Laurie Beechman Theatre. Also included in the cast …

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:44AM

Theatre News: Behind the Scenes with Flying V’s Forthcoming Smash Hit ‘Heroes and Monsters’ by Andrew White

Fresh off of their well-deserved John Aniello Award For Outstanding Emerging Theatre Company, our friends at Flying V Theatre are preparing for another adventure at Bethesda’s Writer’s C…

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 11:42AM

BWW TV Exclusive: CURIOUS INCIDENT's Bunny Christie and Finn Ross on Their Tony Win! by BroadwayWorld TV

Bunny Christie and Finn Ross have won the 2015 Tony Award for Best Scenic Design of a Play for The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. Below, check out what they had to say after …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:39AM

“For Girls, You Have to See It to Be It”  The Historic and Powerful Fun Home Tony Acceptance Speeche by Adam Hetrick

While the 69th Annual Tony Awards proved to be a landmark night for women in theatre with Lisa Kron and Jeanine Tesori becoming the first all-female musical writing team to win for Best …

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Review Round-Ups: Critics enjoy Robert Icke's 'fiercely fresh' Oresteia

The Almeida Theatre's Greek season kicked off last week

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Merde! Spooky Action’s Jarry Inside Out gets lost midst the murk by Roy Maurer

Spooky Action Theater’s spirited dive into the addled mind of avant garde playwright and nonsense man Alfred Jarry provides an experience of the provocateur’s life and art in a manner th…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 11:30AM

Photo Coverage: Broadway Partytime- Inside FUN HOME's Tonys After Party! by Kevin Thomas Garcia

THE 69TH ANNUAL TONY AWARDS, aired live from Radio City Music Hall, last night Sunday, June 7 800-1100 PM, live ETdelayed PT on the CBS Television Network. The fun didn't stop after the cerm…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:30AM

The Subtext. Ep.1: Madhuri Shekar by Brian James Polak

A podcast where playwrights talk to playwrights about the things usually left unsaid.

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Lauren Worsham – Corsets & Combat Boots – Preview by Sandi Durell

  From soaring, coloratura soprano heights to screaming, indie-rock antics, Lauren Worsham has made a career of moving seamlessly between genres. Gentleman’s Guide Tony nominee and Dr…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 11:26AM

Almanac Presents Leaps of Faith and Other Mistakes by Courtney

“We want audiences to be engaged in every moment, but we also want them to feel like anything can happen at any moment.”  What happens when we trust too much? Come see Leaps of …

SOURCE: fringearts.com at 11:25AM

Tony Awards Ratings Down Slightly Overall, According to Preliminary Numbers by Robert Viagas

The 69th Annual Tony Awards, which aired June 7 on CBS, drew a preliminary rating of 5.1/8 in metered market ratings, just 8 percent lower than last year, despite being up against the NBA Fi…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:24AM

Tony Awards Ratings Down Slightly, According to Preliminary Numbers by Robert Viagas

The 69th Annual Tony Awards, which aired June 7 on CBS, drew a preliminary rating of 5.1/8 in metered market ratings, just 8 percent lower than last year, despite being up against the NBA Fi…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:24AM

Creative Team Announced for George Takei-Lea Salonga-Telly Leung Musical Allegiance by Andrew Gans, Robert Viagas

The creative team has been announced for the forthcoming new Broadway musical Allegiance, which will star Tony Award winner Lea Salonga, "Star Trek" veteran George Takei and "…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:24AM

Tony Ratings: Kristin Chenoweth & Alan Cumming vs. LeBron James by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Initial ratings indicate that Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming's stint hosting the 2015 Tony Awards remained stable compared to last year. The NBA Finals Game featuring LeBron James an…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:16AM

Tony Poll Results! Kelli O'Hara Danced Her Way Into Viewers' Hearts During Her Moving Acceptance Speech by Ryan McPhee

The Tony Awards honored some very deserving winners at the 2015 ceremony, from first-time nominees (what's up, Alex Sharp and Ruthie Ann Miles?) to seasoned stars who just deserved …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:16AM

We Can Astonish by Ray Dooley

 (This post is part of the blog salon curated by Jacqueline E. Lawton for the 2015 TCG National Conference: Game Change. The following questions will inform the final plenary session, �…

SOURCE: Theatre Communications Group at 11:10AM

Watch Dramatic Trailer for “Bridge of Spies,” Starring Tom Hanks and Mark Rylance by Andrew Gans

The trailer for the new thriller "Bridge of Spies," which will arrive in cinemas Oct. 16, has been released.

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Jonathan Groff and Andrew Lippa Will Be Part of Pre-Show Events for Encores! Off-Center by Olivia Clement

New York City Center's Encores! Off-Center series, running June 24-July 18, will be accompanied by a series of free pre-show events. Included in the line-up of guest spea…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:05AM

“Hey Jude”: Saint of the Impossible or a Cry for Help? by Sandi Durell

                      Review by Beatrice Williams-Rude   “All happy families are alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in its ow…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 11:01AM
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Lessness review – an intense hit of Beckett performed by Olwen Fouéré by Lyn Gardner

Barbican, LondonThe Irish playwright’s 1969 prose poem is reinvented in a 35-minute staging that wears away at your psycheLessness turns out to be oddly moreish. Samuel Beckett’s brief 1…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:50AM

Alex Sharp and Helen Mirren head rollcall of British Tony awards success by Ben Beaumont-Thomas

Previously unknown star of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time beats top theatre names to win best leading actor awardBritish talent came away well-rewarded at the biggest nigh…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:50AM

FEATURED SHOW: Dogs of War at the Old Red Lion, Reviews are in! by Terri Paddock

Have you seen the raft of four-star reviews for our Featured Show? The world premiere of Dogs of War, which is now running at London’s Old Red Lion Theatre, has also been nominated fo…

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Photo Coverage: The Stars Party Hard at the 2015 Tony Awards Gala! by Jennifer Broski

THE 69TH ANNUAL TONY AWARDS, aired live from Radio City Music Hall, last night Sunday, June 7 800-1100 PM, live ETdelayed PT on the CBS Television Network. After the ceremony is when the rea…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:31AM

Photo Coverage: Broadway Partytime- Inside CURIOUS INCIDENT's Tonys After Party! by Kevin Thomas Garcia

THE 69TH ANNUAL TONY AWARDS, aired live from Radio City Music Hall, last night Sunday, June 7 800-1100 PM, live ETdelayed PT on theCBSTelevision Network. The fun didn't stop after the cermon…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:31AM

Photo Coverage: The Stars Realign at the Annual Tonys After Party at The Carlyle Hotel! by Kevin Thomas Garcia

THE 69TH ANNUAL TONY AWARDS, aired live from Radio City Music Hall, last night Sunday, June 7 800-1100 PM, live ETdelayed PT on theCBSTelevision Network. After the creemony is when the real …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:31AM

BWW TV: SOMETHING ROTTEN's Christian Borle on His Tony Win - 'It Was a Surreal, Delightful Surprise' by BroadwayWorld TV

SOMETHING ROTTEN's Christian Borle just took home the 2015 Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical. BroadwayWorld caught up with him in the winners' room right after his speech - cli…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:31AM

VIDEO: FISH IN THE DARK's Larry David Rants on Tony Snub & More! by TV News Desk

FISH IN THE DARK writer and star Larry David is known for his kvetching and complaining about life and the comic had plenty to say before presenting the award for Best Musical at last night'…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:31AM

What Tony Winners Had to Say in the Press Room (video) by Sandi Durell

    by: Sandi Durell      Photos: JK Clarke Yes, the 2015 Tony Awards are now over but the buzz and excitement lives on . . . for a while.... The post What Tony Winners Had to …

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BWW TV: AN AMERICAN IN PARIS's Natasha Katz on Her Tony Win - 'I Feel Incredible' by BroadwayWorld TV

AN AMERICAN IN PARIS's Natasha Katz took home the 2015 Tony Award for Best Lighting Designyesterdayevening. BroadwayWorld caught up with Katz in the winners' room right after her speech - he…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:30AM

The Observer Perfectly Predicts Top Eight Tony Races by John Bonazzo

But the featured acting categories were a different story

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 10:27AM

HBO Will Film Pulitzer Prize-Winning Disgraced by Andrew Gans

Ayad Akhtar's volatile, Pulitzer Prize-winning drama Disgraced, which ended its Broadway run March 1, will be seen on screen.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:27AM

VIDEO: Kristin Chenoweth & Alan Cumming Open the 69th ANNUAL TONY AWARDS by TV News Desk

Below, watch the opening number featuring this year's TONY AWARDS featuring hosts Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:24AM

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

Sat, June 27 thru Sun, July 26 @ Keegan Theatre, presented by Keegan Theatre

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Silence! The Musical

Wed, July 15 thru Sun, August 9 @ Studio Theatre, presented by Studio Theatre

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Once Upon A Time

Sat, June 27 thru Sat, July 25 @ Workhouse Arts Center, presented by Workhouse Arts Center

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L’heure espagnole (The Spanish Hour) & World Premiere of Scalia/Ginsburg

Sat, July 11 thru Sun, July 19 @ Castleton Festival, presented by Castleton Festival

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Roméo et Juliette

Fri, July 3 thru Sat, July 18 @ Castleton Festival, presented by Castleton Festival

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Queen Aishah

Sun, July 12 @ Howard Theatre, presented by Howard Theatre

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Our Town

Thu, July 9 thru Sat, July 18 @ Castleton Festival, presented by Castleton Festival

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Family Fun Entertainment Series: Blue Sky Puppet Theatre

Sat, July 4 @ Reston Town Center, presented by Reston Community Center

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Bond: An Unauthorised Parody

Wed, July 1 thru Thu, July 2 @ Workhouse Arts Center, presented by Workhouse Arts Center

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Once

Tue, July 7 thru Sun, August 16 @ John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, presented by John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts -- Theatrically breathtaking, the eight-time 201…

SOURCE: Culture Capital at 10:22AM

Features: 5 firsts at the 2015 Tony Awards

It was a good evening for women writers, British stalwarts and Kelli O'Hara

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Theatre News: Richard Johnson, film star and artistic associate of the RSC, dies aged 87

The actor, who turned down the starring role in the first James Bond film, died last week

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 10:22AM

The List of the 2015 Tony Award Winners by Joel Markowitz

Here is the list of the 2015 Tony Award Winners: Best Play WINNER: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time Disgraced Hand to God Wolf Hall Parts One & Two ______ Best Musical …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:20AM

Overheard… Sorry, it’s closed by Vinnie Costa

Mrs Brown: “Can I get tickets to The Bridges of Madison County?” Agent: “I’m sorry, it’s closed, almost a year now…” Mrs Brown: “Was is awful? I hear…

SOURCE: broadwayadjacent.com at 10:10AM

10 Memorable Moments From The 2015 Tony Awards by Cbsexaminer

Here are 10 memorable moments, including some you didn't see on TV.

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Pete Townshend’s “Classic Quadrophenia,” Featuring Alfie Boe, Released Today by Andrew Gans

The deluxe CD/DVD edition of Pete Townshend's "Classic Quadrophenia," featuring Les Miserables' Alfie Boe, is released in the U.K. June 8 prior to a U.S. release June 9.

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The Case for the Full Service Theatre by Godfrey L. Simmons, Jr

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

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Schools of the Stars: Where the 2015 Tony Winners Went to College by Sarah Jane Arnegger

Where the 2015 Tony Award winners pursued their college studies.

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Review: Motel 666/Wildclaw Theatre by Alex Huntsberger

RECOMMENDED A playwright friend and I were recently discussing the problems we had with shows that were collections of short plays. While these shows are often promising in theory they usual…

SOURCE: Newcity Stage at 10:00AM
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GRACE NOTES: Monday, June 8, 2015 by Susan Grace

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Michael Cerveris, Stephanie J. Block, Carolee Carmello, Marc Kudisch and More Will Sing Broadway Unp by Andrew Gans

Broadway Unplugged, featuring a host of theatre favorites performing without amplification, will return to The Town Hall stage July 20 at 8 PM.

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Victoria Theatre’s Peter and the Starcatcher Casts Its Black Stache by Andrew Gans

Leo Ash Evens, who made his Broadway debut in the most recent revival of Jesus Christ Superstar, has landed a leading role in Victoria Theatre's upcoming production of the Tony-winn…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:47AM

Competition: Win a pair of tickets to American Idiot by Rebekah Ellerby

American Idiot at the Arts Theatre Green Day’s explosive, award-winning Broadway musical American Idiot, blasts into the UK for its West End premiere from the 17 July at The Arts T…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 09:44AM

Top Moments from the 2015 Tony Awards by NewYork.com

Broadway’s biggest night is over, and what a night it was. Fun Home may have taken home the top prize for Best Musical, but all of the new shows got their time in the spotlight. And …

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 09:41AM

Theatre Review: ‘Born Yesterday’ at Vagabond Players by April Forrer

Vagabond Players finish off their 99th season with a guaranteed laugh with Garson Kanin’s Born Yesterday, directed by Steve Goldklang. Born Yesterday takes it’s audiences back to 1946 W…

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 09:35AM

Source Festival Shorts: Mistakes and Media (Review) by Ben Demers

The 6 short plays grouped into “Mistakes & Media” take on 24-7 Internet & media culture with wit, weirdness. Our modern culture of ubiquitous screens, 24-7 information, and infin…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 09:28AM

BWW TV: Cleveland Play House's Laura Kepley and Kevin Moore Talk Regional Tony Win! by BroadwayWorld TV

Cleveland Play HouseArtistic Director Laura Kepley and Managing Director Kevin Moore appeared at the Tonys to acceptthis year's Regional Theatre Tony Award. BroadwayWorld caught up with them…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:28AM

WAKE UP with BWW 6/8/2015 - A Night of Reunions - BOMBSHELL, 'HONEYMOON' 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 The cast of NBC's SMASH reunites on Br…

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VIDEO: Tony Yazbeck & Cast of ON THE TOWN Perform on TONYS by TV News Desk

Tony nominated Tony Yazbeck and the cast of ON THE TOWN were among the performances on last night's show. Watch the appearance below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:28AM

Photo Flash: Highlights from the 69th Annual TONY AWARDS - Part II by TV News Desk

THE 69TH ANNUAL TONY AWARDS, aired live from Radio City Music Hall, last night Sunday, June 7 800-1100 PM, live ETdelayed PT on the CBS Television Network.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:28AM

VIDEO: Michael Cerveris & Cast of FUN HOME Perform on TONYS by TV News Desk

Sydney Lucas, Michael Cerveris and Beth Malone from 'Fun Home,' were among the performances on last night's show. Watch the appearance below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:28AM

VIDEO: Chita Rivera & Cast of THE VISIT Perform on TONYS by TV News Desk

Tony nominee Chita Rivera and the cast of THE VISIT were among the performances on last night's show. Watch the appearance below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:28AM

BWW TV: THE AUDIENCE's Richard McCabe on His Tony Win - 'It's a Good Award When It's Got Some Weight to It' by BroadwayWorld TV

THE AUDIENCE'sRichard McCabejust acceptedthe 2015 Tony Award for Featured Actor in a Play for his role as Prime Minister Harold Wilson. Here-joined THE AUDIENCE after the London production f…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:28AM

VIDEO: KING & I's Kelli O'Hara & Ken Watanabe Perform on TONYS by TV News Desk

Tony Award winners Kelli O'Hara and Ruthie Ann Miles and Tony nominee Ken Watanabe from 'The King and I,' were among the performances on last night's show. Watch the appearance below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:28AM

VIDEO: Robert Fairchild & Cast of AMERICAN IN PARIS Perform at TONYS by TV News Desk

Leanne Cope, Robert Fairchild, Brandon Uranowitz, Max von Essen and the cast of 'An American in Paris,' were among the performances on last night's show. Watch the appearance below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:28AM

VIDEO: FINDING NEVERLAND's Kelsey Grammer, Matthew Morrison Perform on TONYS by TV News Desk

Kelsey Grammer, Matthew Morrison and the cast of FINDING NEVERLAND were among the performances on last night's show. Watch the appearance below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:28AM

VIDEO: Kristin Chenoweth & Cast of ON THE 20TH CENTURY Perform on TONYS by TV News Desk

Kristin Chenoweth, Peter Gallagher and the cast of 'On the Twentieth Century,' were among the performances on last night's show. Watch the appearance below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:28AM

VIDEO: Brian d'arcy James & Cast of SOMETHING ROTTEN Perform on TONYS by TV News Desk

Brian d'Arcy James,Brad Oscar and the cast of 'Something Rotten,' were among the performances on last night's show. Watch the appearance below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:28AM

VIDEO: Tyne Daly & Cast of SHOULDA BEEN YOU Perform on TONYS by TV News Desk

Lisa Howard, Adam Heller and Tyne Daly from 'It Shoulda Been You' were among the performances on last night's show. Watch the appearance below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:28AM

VIDEO: Vanessa Hudgens & Cast of GIGI Perform on TONYS by TV News Desk

Vanessa Hudgens, Coey Cott, Victoria Clark and the cast of 'Gigi,' were among the performances on last night's show. Watch the appearance below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:28AM

VIDEO: JERSEY BOYS Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary on THE TONYS by TV News Desk

Last night's 69th Annual TONY AWARDS CELEBRATED the 10th anniversary of 'Jersey Boys' on Broadway. Watch the performance from the cast below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:28AM

Curious Incident Wins Big At Tony Awards, West End Production Releases Over 120,000 New Tickets For Sale

The National Theatre’s production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time was one of the big winners at last night’s prestigious Tony Awards held at the Ra…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 09:26AM

Tonys 2015: Larry David's curbed enthusiasm; Ruthie Ann Miles' 'King and iPhone' moment by Deborah Vankin

Like any of life's extreme events, awards shows bring out the best and worst in their players. Here are some of most memorable moments from the 69th Tony Awards:

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 09:24AM

Tonys 2015: Jeanine Tesori, Lisa Kron lead a big night for women in theater by Saba Hamedy

Although Jeanine Tesori's grandfather was a composer, she didn't realize writing music could be a career for women until she saw Linda Twine conduct "Lena Horne: The Lady and Her Music" in 1…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 09:24AM

Blogs: Matt Trueman: Theatre's ongoing lack of diversity is inexcusable

Major London theatres have just five BAME associate artists between them - this needs to change

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 09:10AM

Why British circus is on the rise by Tom Wicker

Circus as we know it began in London, with entrepreneur Philip Astley’s invention of the equestrian ring in 1768. But as the

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:00AM
Monday, June 8, 2015 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Fifty Million Frenchies Kissing a lot of Frogs: Cultural Exchanges and Community by Marion Gutierrez

In May of 2013, high school Marion was just discovering The Last Five Years and was very sad that she would probably never see a production of it. She cast one last glance at the wikipedia p…

SOURCE: newmusicaltheatre.com at 08:58AM

Actor Richard Johnson dies aged 87 by Michael Quinn

Richard Johnson, a member of the inaugural Royal Shakespeare Company, has died at the age of 87. His death on June 6 after

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:44AM

Peter Bazalgette: Diversity is industry’s ‘single biggest challenge’ by Georgia Snow

Arts Council England chair Peter Bazalgette has described the issue of diversity as the “single biggest challenge facing the creative industries”. Bazalgette

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:44AM

Peter Bazalgette takes ‘pathetic’ politicians to task over arts advocacy by Georgia Snow

Peter Bazalgette, chair of Arts Council England, has criticised politicians for not being strong enough advocates of the arts, labelling their attitudes

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:44AM

Constantine Maroulis, Nancy Opel and More Lead TOXIC AVENGER Reunion at 54 Below Tonight by BroadwayWorld

The Toxic Avenger, winner of the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Off-Broadway Musical, comes to 54 Below for this special one-night-only concert reunion tonight,June 8th, at700PM, featur…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:34AM

The Cast of SMASH Reunites in Broadway BOMBSHELL Benefit Tonight by TV News Desk

The concert presentation of the musical created within the NBC TV series 'Smash,' created by Theresa Rebeck, Bombshell, with music by Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:34AM

HONEYMOON IN VEGAS Cast Joins Jason Robert Brown at SubCulture Tonight by BroadwayWorld

A new concert series curated by the renowned Tony Award-winning composer, lyricist, conductor, and director, Jason Robert Brown. Each unique performance will incorporate an eclectic mix of m…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:34AM

BWW TV: THE AUDIENCE's Helen Mirren on Her Tony Win - 'I'm Embarrassingly Thrilled' by BroadwayWorld TV

THE AUDIENCE's Helen Mirren won the 2015 Tony Award for Best Leading Actress in a Play last night. BroadwayWorld caught up with her in the winners' room right after her speech - click below …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:34AM

Photo Flash: Highlights from the 69th Annual TONY AWARDS - Part I by TV News Desk

THE 69THANNUAL TONYAWARDS, aired live from Radio City Music Hall, last nightSunday, June 7800-1100 PM, live ETdelayed PT on the CBS Television Network. Check out photo highlights

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:32AM

Tony-Winning ‘Fun Home’ Playwright Lisa Kron On Primal Desire And The American Musical by Suzi Steffen

“Anyone who makes things knows — you always go into it naive. You wouldn’t do it if you knew what was going to happen to you; you are transformed by it. In that deep imagining, in …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 08:30AM

Oresteia, Almeida, review: Daring and deeply disquieting

The Almeida launches its six-month season devoted to ancient Greek drama with Robert Icke's daring and deeply disquieting free adaptation of the Oresteia.

SOURCE: The Independent at 08:24AM
Monday, June 8, 2015 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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5 biggest shockers at the Tony Awards: 'Fun Home,' Kelli O'Hara ...' by Gold Derby

Every year, the Tony Awards manage to produce some surprise winners and this year's ceremony was no exception. Indeed, our official racetrack odds fell short in five of the two dozen categor…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 07:41AM

Michael Cerveris on how Tony-winning 'Fun Home' role changed him (Video) by Gold Derby

For actor Michael Cerveris, playing the role of closeted and suicidal Bruce Bechdel in the musical "Fun Home" changed him "in ways I'm sure that I don't even recognize yet because I'm a slow…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 07:41AM

Tony-winner Helen Mirren on approaching EGOT: 'I really want a Grammy!' (Video) by Gold Derby

"I really want a Grammy. It's terrible, isn't it. I'll have to do an audio book of some sort," said Helen Mirren in the press room after winning the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play for…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 07:41AM

Alex Sharp on depicting autism and winning Tony for 'Curious Incident' (Video) by Gold Derby

Actor Alex Sharp may have won Best Actor in a Play at the Tony Awards for his role as autistic Christopher in "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" but he says that "you can't …

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 07:41AM

Kelli O'Hara lost her mind when she FINALLY won Tony for 'The King and I' (Video)' by Gold Derby

"I completely lost my mind. I don't know if that was obvious ... When they did say my name, I think it just blew me away," said actress Kelli O'Hara about finally winning her first Tony Awar…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 07:41AM

West End grrs: best seats in the house up 400% for top shows by Rupert Jones

Price rises see London audiences paying £200 for premium tickets as West End theatres adopt airline-style pricing modelInflation may have dipped into minus figures, but West End theatre tic…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:32AM

John Cleese webchat – post your questions now by Guardian Staff

The Monty Python and Fawlty Towers star has published his autobiography – and is joining us to answer your questions in a live webchat at 1pm BST on Wednesday 10 June. Post yours in the co…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:32AM

YAAAS! The 2015 Tony Award Winners Let Loose on the Big Night by Broadway.com

Just minutes after winning their Tonys, the evening's big winners sit down with Broadway.com for some silly questions.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:32AM

Joining hands by Terry Teachout

An old college friend of mine who visited Los Angeles with her husband last week made a special point of going to see a performance of Satchmo at the Waldorf, my first play, which closed the…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:30AM

Tonys 2015: ‘Curious Incident of the Dog,’ ‘Fun Home’ tie with most awards by David Ng • Los Angeles Times

Helen Mirren wins first Tony for her lead performance as Queen Elizabeth II in “The Audience”

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 07:30AM

Tony Awards 2015: 10 Best Moments You Didn't See On TV

Some of the best moments during the 69th annual Tonys happened offstage.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 07:30AM

Tony Awards 2015: Top 5 Kristin Chenoweth Alan Cumming jokes by Nicole Lyn Pesce

Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming had perfect chemistry hosting the Tony Awards. Here's the five best moments.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 07:30AM

'Fun Home,' 'Curious Incident' Take Home Top Tony Honors by Jeff Lunden

The Fun Home won best musical, best book and best original score — to name just a few of the honors. The award for best play went to The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 07:29AM

Richard Johnson, British Actor of Stage, Screen and TV, Dies at 87 by The Associated Press

Mr. Johnson, a distinguished actor who was a founding member of the Royal Shakespeare Company, said that he turned down the role of James Bond.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 07:29AM

'Curious Incident,' 'Fun Home' Win Top Tony Awards

Best musical “Fun Home” and best play “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” were decisive winners at the 69th Tony awards Sunday. It was also a good night for women in …

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal at 07:29AM

Tonys 2015: 'Fun Home' concludes offbeat journey with musical win, 4 others by Steven Zeitchik

The musical "Fun Home" follows the graphic novelist Alison Bechdel as she goes from an uncertain childhood in a small-town funeral home to a career as a highly successful lesbian author and …

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 07:29AM

Tony Awards show a new maturity in theater scene by Charles McNulty

Broadway went big this year. Big box office, big attendance, big flops and big statements.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 07:29AM

"Curious Incident," "Fun Home" win big at Tony Awards by Mark Kennedythe Associated Press

Two veteran Broadway stars — Michael Cerveris of "Fun Home" and Kelli O'Hara of "The King and I" — took home Tony Awards on Sunday, while a young man who just last year graduated…

SOURCE: Denver Post at 07:29AM

2015 Tony Awards fashion: Helen Mirren best dressed, Jennifer Lopez actually dressed by Vicki Hyman | Nj Advance Media For Nj.com

Elisabeth Moss and Vanessa Hudgens also impressed at the 2015 Tony Awards

SOURCE: NJ.com at 07:29AM

Tony Awards 2015: 'Fun Home' wins Best Musical by Ronni Reich

Kelli O'Hara and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time were also big winners

SOURCE: NJ.com at 07:29AM

Tony Awards 2015: See winners list with photos by Associated Press

Select winners for the 2015 American Theatre Wing's Tony Awards held Sunday night in New York City:

SOURCE: Cleveland.com at 07:29AM

Tony Awards 2015: Big night for 'Fun Home,' Kelli O'Hara, Michael Cerveris by Associated Press

The poignant and groundbreaking coming-of-age show "Fun Home" was named best musical at the Tony Awards on Sunday.

SOURCE: Cleveland.com at 07:29AM

'Fun Home,' 'Curious Incident' big winners at Tony Awards by Associated Press

NEW YORK — The poignant and groundbreaking coming-of-age show "Fun Home" was named best musical at the Tony Awards on Sunday, one of five big trophies it won on the way to making history …

SOURCE: Boston Herald at 07:27AM

Poignant 'Fun Home' wins 2015 best musical Tony Award by Associated Press

NEW YORK — There's finally reason to be happy in a funeral home — "Fun Home" has won the best musical Tony Award.The poignant show, based on Alison Bechdel's graphic novel memoir about g…

SOURCE: Boston Herald at 07:27AM

BWW's On This Day - June 8, 2015

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on June 8 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:26AM

Chenoweth, Cumming, Mirren arrive at Tonyawards

Helen Mirren, Sting, Bradley Cooper, Kristin Chenoweth, Alan Cumming, and others arrive at the 69th Annual Tony Awards in New York on Sunday. (June 7)       …

SOURCE: USA Today at 07:23AM

On the red carpet at the Tony Awards

USA Today walks the red carpet with Broadway's biggest stars        

SOURCE: USA Today at 07:23AM

Tony Awards: Experience the magical, musical moments

The 2015 Tony Awards began with a bang, as Helen Mirren took hom the first award of the night. See the rest of the winners and some magical performances from the show.    …

SOURCE: USA Today at 07:23AM

Mirren, O'Hara leading ladies at Tonys

Helen Mirren, Kelli O'Hara win their first Tonys.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 07:23AM

Join Actress Susan Blackwell and Theater Critic Jesse Green As They Live-Blog the Tony Awards by Vulture Editors

It's the first time hosting the Tonys for the pixie team of Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming. And here at Vulture, we also have a new duo liveblogging for the first time: Jesse Green, New …

SOURCE: Vulture at 07:23AM

The 2015 Tony Awards: The Complete Winners List by Sean Fitz-Gerald

Who took home all the hardware from Broadway's biggest night? Well, Helen Mirren won big for her turn as Queen Elizabeth II in The Audience (all hail, Helen), and Ruthie Ann Miles nabbed a k…

SOURCE: Vulture at 07:23AM

Tony Awards: Behind the scenes on red carpet and in press room (Photo Gallery) by Gold Derby

While Broadway's best accepted their accolades at Radio City Music Hall, press eagerly awaited their arrival at, believe it or not, the Women's National Republican Club located down the bloc…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 07:22AM

Helen Mirren wins Tony Award, now only Grammy away from EGOT by Gold Derby

Helen Mirren reprised her Oscar-winning portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II on Broadway this season in “The Audience" and bagged her first Tony for her efforts. She won one of her four Emm…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 07:22AM

Tony Awards winners: 'Fun Home,' 'Curious Incident,' Helen Mirren, Kelli O'Hara ...' by Gold Derby

At the 69th annual edition of the Tony Awards on Sunday, "Fun Home" dominated the musical categories while "Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" was the most lauded …

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 07:22AM

Tony Award: Good (acceptance speeches), bad (hosts) and ugly (In Memoriam) by Gold Derby

This marked the 69th annual edition of the Tony Awards and, once again, these kudos proved to be the classiest of them all.  THE GOOD Once again, the Tonys brought the best accept…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 07:22AM

Tony Awards prediction scores: Best performances by our Experts, Editors and Users by Gold Derby

Congratulations to RichardR for a very impressive top score of 92% predicting the Tony Awards winners on Sunday. He actually ties with seven other Users but had the best point total of 20,21…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 07:22AM

Andy Humm (Gay USA) tops all Experts predicting Tony Awards winners by Gold Derby

Andy Humm (Gay USA) is this year's best Expert at predicting the Tony Awards winners. He got an outstanding 88% correct, only missing three out of 24 categories. Those incorrect choices were…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 07:22AM

Tony Awards winners: Show by show by Gold Derby

It is always surprising to see the depth and breadth of support for some shows at the Tony Awards and the limited appeal of others. Below, a breakdown of the 24 winners arranged by the four …

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 07:22AM

Which shows were shut out of Tony Awards? by Gold Derby

Okay, admit it. Sure you love to know who won the Tonys but isn't it fun to find out which shows were shut out as well. I don't mean those productions that didn't even reap nominations. Rath…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 07:22AM

'Fun Home,' 'Curious Incident' dominate Tonys

NEW YORK - Fun Home, based on Alison Bechdel's moving memoir about growing up gay, took the best-musical Tony Award at Sunday night's televised ceremonies, while the dazzling London import T…

SOURCE: Philly.com at 07:21AM

Tony Awards 2015: Best bits you missed from reading acceptance speeches off iPhones to Bradley Cooper gay jokes

Sunday night's Tony Awards saw Brits Helen Mirren and Richard McCabe leave with acting gongs, but while all the honouring of the best of Broadway was going on, a lot else was happening besid…

SOURCE: The Independent at 07:19AM

THE KING AND I triumphs at the 2015 Tony Awards

The new Lincoln Center Theater/Ambassador Theatre Group production of THE KING AND I received four 2015 Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival.

SOURCE: The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization at 07:15AM

Just because: Robert Ryan and Jeff Bridges in The Iceman Cometh by Terry Teachout

A scene from John Frankenheimer’s 1973 film version of Eugene O’Neill’s The Iceman Cometh. Robert Ryan plays Larry Slade and Jeff Bridges plays Don Parritt: (This is the latest in a se…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:15AM

Win a double pass to True Story at the Chapel off Chapel as part of the Melbourne Cabaret Festival by Matt Edwards

AussieTheatre has two double passes to giveaway to True Story at the Chapel off Chapel as part of the Melbourne Cabaret Festival on June 19. From the winner of Best Cabaret (Melbourne Fr…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 07:07AM

Almanac: Eugene O’Neill on political theater by Terry Teachout

“My quarrel with propaganda in the theatre is that it’s such damned unconvincing propaganda—whereas, if you will restrain the propaganda purpose to the selection of the life to be port…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:00AM

Alecky Blythe: ‘I think I might have a nose for a story’ by Jo Caird

Alecky Blythe never intended to become a writer. “I only ever wanted to be an actor since I was very little,” she

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:00AM

S.F. Opera's 'Les Troyens' dazzles by Janos Gereben

by Janos Gereben "What joy!" were the first words the chorus sang when the curtain went up Sunday afternoon in the War Memorial Opera House on the first complete production of He…

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

Smooth soul from James Davis by Tom Lanham

by Tom Lanham When she was young, before she acted on TV’s “Moesha” and in films such as “Holiday Heart,” Los Angeles-bred Jess Reynolds remembers an unusual and inspir…

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

S.F. Opera's 'Les Troyens' dazzles by Janos Gereben

by Janos Gereben "What joy!" were the first words the chorus sang when the curtain went up Sunday afternoon in the War Memorial Opera House on the first complete production of He…

SOURCE: The San Francisco Examiner at 07:00AM

Smooth soul from James Davis by Tom Lanham

by Tom Lanham When she was young, before she acted on TV’s “Moesha” and in films such as “Holiday Heart,” Los Angeles-bred Jess Reynolds remembers an unusual and inspir…

SOURCE: The San Francisco Examiner at 07:00AM
Monday, June 8, 2015 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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The Brits triumphed at the Tonys this year - but will they do the same in 2016? by Matt Wolf

The Brits had a bravura night on Broadway as the 69th annual Tony awards last night, but if you dig into the detail, particularly when it comes to musicals, it looks unlikely the triumph wil…

SOURCE: Telegraph at 06:59AM

Mark Shenton: At last, the Tonys have voted for art over commerce by Mark Shenton

The Tony Awards are, above all, about money, and big money at that. They can make the difference between a $15 million

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:34AM

The Tony Awards winners in full by Matthew Hemley

Best play Simon Stephens, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time Best musical Fun Home Best revival of a play

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:24AM

Tony Awards 2015 winners list in full - Helen Mirren and Richard McCabe win in New York

British actors Helen Mirren and Richard McCabe will be bringing home Tony Awards after winning major gongs early on in the New York ceremony last night.

SOURCE: The Independent at 06:15AM

Episode 215 - Clip Show: Women Songwriters by Joel B. New

JBN selects highlights from three songwriting women interviewed earlier this season: Grace McLean, Janet Krupin, and Kate Steinberg. Song Presentation: "How To Sleep Alone", music by Joel B.…

SOURCE: Buzzsprout at 06:07AM
Monday, June 8, 2015 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Gossip: Hedwig and the Angry Inch heading for the West End?

Writer John Cameron Mitchell told of a transfer at last night's Tonys

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:52AM

'Fun Home,' 'Curious Incident' big winners at Tony Awards

In a year in which the voters spread the honors around, “Fun Home,” an intimate musical that began its life off-Broadway, took home Broadway’s biggest prize Sunday night, w…

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 05:27AM

June 8: Lupe Fiasco, comedy and more by Staff Report

by Staff Report Who’s in town Philosopher, lawyer and atheist Nancy Ellen Abrams reflects on the possibility of finding something in the universe “worthy of the name God.�…

SOURCE: The San Francisco Examiner at 05:00AM

June 8: Lupe Fiasco, comedy and more by Staff Report

by Staff Report Who’s in town Philosopher, lawyer and atheist Nancy Ellen Abrams reflects on the possibility of finding something in the universe “worthy of the name God.�…

SOURCE: archives.sfexaminer.com at 05:00AM
Monday, June 8, 2015 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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Review: Oresteia (Almeida Theatre)

The first production in the Almeida's Greek season opened last week

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 04:46AM

Helen Mirren takes top honours at Tony awards in New York - video by Guardian Staff

British actress Helen Mirren was among Broadway stars taking top honours at this year's Tony awards in New York on Sunday night. She won her first Tony for her role as Queen Elizabeth II in …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:22AM

UK triumphant at Broadway’s Tony Awards by Howard Sherman

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time led a parade of 11 British winners at the 69th annual Tony Awards,

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 04:14AM

Kelli O’Hara Has Fidgety Feet, Darren Criss Went to Manganiello Acting School & More Lessons of the Tony Awards by Lindsay Champion

This year's Tony Awards were totally out of this world. Fun Home took home the trophy for Best Musical, a tearful Alex Sharp transformed from recent Juilliard grad to Tony winner be…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:10AM

Mark Haddon - don't use Curious Incident... as an autism "textbook" by Anita Singh

The author says The Curious Incident of the Dog In The Night-Time shouldn't be used by social workers and police forces to understand autism

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 04:00AM

Special Reports: Fun Home Upsets An American in Paris for Best Musical in a Closely Divided Tony Awards

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time and The King and I also make strong showings.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:00AM
Monday, June 8, 2015 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Apollo Theatre, review by Charles Spencer

Actor Luke Treadaway's raw and ultimately ecstatic performance makes this production extraordinary, says Charles Spencer.

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 03:48AM

2015 Tony Awards: What you missed, and why they will always be (mostly) a yawn by Nelson Pressley

First things first: it was a big night for “Fun Home,” the daring musical based on Alison Bechdel’s graphic novel. The play based on the memoir of family life and growing up gay took h…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 03:46AM

Dedications – Adelaide Cabaret Festival by Rowan James

Richard Mercer’s long running late night radio program, Love Songs and Dedications, was a melting pot of stories and insights on love. Strangers from all walks of life would call in, in th…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 03:26AM

DISCO – Victoria Pub, London by Jonathan Baz

If you like your reviews as short and sour as a tequila slammer, let me say just this: site-specific DISCO, that ran for three days from 2nd June, isn’t going to impress those who thrive o…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 03:09AM

Tony Odds & Ends: JCM Says Hedwig Heading to London, Helen Mirren Has Her Eye on the EGOT & More by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Here's a quick roundup of stories from the Tony winners in the press room that you may have missed at the 69th Annual Tony Awards tonight. JCM Says Hedwig is Heading to London From Eas…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:08AM

High Notes, Throwbacks & Dressography: Broadway.com Breaks Down the Performances of the 2015 Tony Awards by Ryan McPhee

And that’s a wrap on the 2015 Tony Awards! It was a year of Fun, speeches full of tears and tap dancing, a moment with E.T. and—as always—tons of performances from nom…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:08AM

Revisiting Kristin Chenoweth & Alan Cumming's Weirdest, Wildest & Most WTF Costumes on the 2015 Tony Awards by Ryan Gilbert

We positively loved Alan Cumming and Kristin Chenoweth's gig as hosts of the 69th Annual Tony Awards for many reasons, but we can all agree that their costume changes stole the whole sho…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:08AM

Plan your week’s theatre: top tickets by Lyn Gardner

Debbie Tucker Green has a new play at the Royal Court, there’s new black writing in Talawa Firsts, RashDash talk porn at the National, Constellations is on tour, Hull prepares to Grow and …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:08AM

Tony awards best quotes of 2015: Helen Mirren, Alan Cumming and more by Compiled By Alexis Soloski

From Her Majesty the Queen to the King and I via Alan Cumming in a dress, we round up the best soundbites from Broadway’s biggest night of the yearHelen Mirren, accepting for playing Eliza…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:08AM

Rub-A-Dub-Dub-Dub, Count All The Men In Your Tub by Drew McManus

One item often overlooked when setting up a Google Analytics account is whether or not to include the www or non-www version of the URL as the preferred domain. Preceding the domain name in …

SOURCE: artshacker.com at 03:00AM
Monday, June 8, 2015 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Theatre News: Helen Mirren and Curious Incident among Tony Award winners

It was a good night for the Brits at the 69th Tony Awards in New York

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 02:40AM

‘Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash’ at Infinity Theatre Company by Danielle Angeline

Infinity Theatre Company has launched their Annapolis summer season with the production of Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash by Richard Maltby, Jr. and William Meade. Though the cast pl…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:37AM

PHOTO ROUND-UP: Welcome the 69th Annual TONY Awards Winners by Steve

Story: Steve Schonberg Photo Credits: Stephen Sorokoff It was a evening of stars at the 69th Annual TONY Awards last night, with some surprise wins—rather, vindication for dedicated fans w…

SOURCE: centerontheaisle.com at 02:29AM

Matthew Lee Robinson brings New Voices workshops to Sydney, Melbourne by AussieTheatre

Helpmann-nominated composer/lyricist and Churchill Fellowship winner Matthew Lee Robinson returns to Australia next month for New Voices, an exclusive workshop series. Currently, New Voic…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 02:09AM

Tonys 2015: a good night for women but not a show fit for a queen by Alexis Soloski

Alan Cumming and Kristin Chenoweth co-hosted a lacklustre ceremony that rewarded women on Broadway even as it failed to give them screentimeTony awards 2015: the full list of winnersRed carp…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:03AM
Monday, June 8, 2015 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Random Thoughts on the 2015 Tony Broadcast by David Lefkowitz

Just finished watching the 2015 Tony Awards on CBS, and what a swell party it was. Oh sure, there are things to snark about (see below), and coulda-shoulda-woulda moments, but for three hour…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 01:56AM

STAGE TUBE: THE KING AND I Star Kelli O'Hara's Best Leading Actress Tonys Speech by Stage Tube

THE KING AND I's Kelli O'Hara took home the 2015Tony Award for Best Leading Actress in a Musical tonight, and you can see her genuine, goofy and touching speech in full below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:55AM

STAGE TUBE: THE KING AND I Team's Best Musical Revival Tonys Speech by Stage Tube

The producers of The King and Iaccepted the 2015Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical, and you can click below to hear their full speech

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:55AM

STAGE TUBE: CURIOUS INCIDENT's Alex Sharp Gives Best Leading Actor Tonys Speech by Stage Tube

CURIOUS INCIDENT star Alex Sharp received the 2015Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Play tonight, and BroadwayWorld has footage of hisfull acceptance speech below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:55AM

STAGE TUBE: CURIOUS INCIDENT Team Gives Best Play Tonys Speech by Stage Tube

The producers of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time acceptedthe 2015Tony Award for Best Play, and you can watch their full acceptance speech below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:55AM

STAGE TUBE: FUN HOME's Michael Cerveris' Best Leading Actor Tonys Speech by Stage Tube

FUN HOME's Michael Cerveris took home the 2015Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical tonight, and you can watch his full acceptance speech below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:55AM

STAGE TUBE: SKYLIGHT Team's Best Revival of a Play Tonys Speech by Stage Tube

The producers of Skylight accepted this year'sTony Award for Bset Revival of a Play, and you can see their full speech below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:55AM

STAGE TUBE: Backstage Quick Change at the Tonys with Kelli O'Hara by Stage Tube

THE KING AND I's Kelli O'Hara took home the 2015 Tony Award for Best Leading Actress in a Musical tonight, and delivered a stunning performance on the broadcast Check out this backstage vide…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:55AM

Triumphs for Women and British Plays in the 2015 Tony Awards by Esther Zuckerman

The hosts stepped aside for a night focused on the shows

SOURCE: time.com at 01:50AM

11 Moments to Remember

A “Fun Home” victory, first-time winners, a fashion makeover and more highlights from the 2015 Tony Awards.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 01:43AM

Watch Alex Sharp Dedicate His Tony Award to Young People Who Feel Misunderstood by Hcregan

"Does that mean I can do anything? Yes it does”

SOURCE: time.com at 01:38AM

“Smash” Stars Reunite for Tonight’s Broadway Bombshell Concert by Adam Hetrick

Bombshell, the fictional show from "Smash" that musicalizes the life story of Marilyn Monroe, is presented June 8 in a one-night-only Broadway concert reuniting cast member…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:26AM

Our No-Spoiler Headline: What Won At The Tonys? by Suzi Steffen

“The victory came at the end of Broadway’s biggest night, and suggested Tony voters were in an artistic mood this year, choosing ambitious, sophisticated productions over more conven…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 01:10AM

Tony 2015 top honours go to Fun Home and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Nancy Grovesand Agencies

Lesbian coming-of-age musical and tale of boy with Asperger’s syndrome share top honours – and most awards – in New York on Sunday nightA lesbian coming-of-age musical and a play about…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:07AM

Source Theatre Festival 2015: ‘Love & Botany: 10-Minute Plays’ by Robert Michael Oliver

Michael Pollan’s The Botany of Desire (later turned into a PBS documentary of the same name) explored the world from the point of view of four plants: apple, tulip, marijuana, and po…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:03AM

Preparing Drama Students to Close Read by Lindsay Price

or, “Dipping the Toe Before Diving in the Deep End” Do you use close reading in the drama classroom? Close Reading is an analysis tool. Students read a text multiple times for in…

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AM

Photo Flash: Kelli O'Hara, Annaleigh Ashford, Christian Borle, and More in the 2015 Tony Award Winner's Circle

See the stars as they posed for photos with their brand-new trophies for the very first time.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00AM

"Stitchers" Star Kyle Harris on Keeping Secrets and Experiencing Déjà Vu by Young Hollywood

"Stitchers" Star Kyle Harris on Keeping Secrets and Experiencing Déjà VuActor Kyle Harris stops by the YH Studio to give us the rundown on his intriguing ABC Family series, "Stitchers", ex…

SOURCE: Young Hollywood at 01:00AM
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Tonys are dazzling, but hosts are not by [email protected]

Writers gave Kristin Chenoweth, Alan Cumming too much silly material.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 12:57AM

Pulitzer Prize-winning play 'The Flick' experiments with pacing

'The Flick' reveals itself slowly and with humor

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 12:57AM

Judith Newmark finds St. Louis connections at the Tony Awards

Our theater critic was in New York to cover the Tony Awards Sunday night. Here are her dispatches from the awards.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 12:57AM

'Fun Home' wins best musical at the Tony Awards

Show's producers include several St. Louisans.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 12:57AM

SOUND OFF Special Edition: 2015 Tony Awards In Review - A Spectacular Show Packed With Shocks & Surprises by Pat Cerasaro

Tonight we recount the highs, lows and most memorable moments of the 2015 Tony Awards, which was once again presented at NYC landmark Radio City Music Hall and was hosted by fellow Tony Awar…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:52AM

FUN HOME Producers on Possible Film Adaptation: 'There's Definitely Been Interest' by Tyler Peterson

Following FUN HOME's Best Musical win tonight at the 69th Annual Tony Awards, the producers of the night's big hit spoke with the press backstage - and hinted at a long-life for the musical …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:52AM

STAGE TUBE: FUN HOME's Sam Gold Gives Best Director Tonys Speech by Stage Tube

FUN HOME helmer Sam Gold just received the 2015 Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical, and you can click below to hear his full acceptance speech

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:52AM

STAGE TUBE: AN AMERICAN IN PARIS's Christopher Wheeldon's Best Choreography Tonys Speech by Stage Tube

Christopher Wheeldon of An American in Paris accepting a Tony Award for Choreography during the 2015 Tony ceremony.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:52AM

Photo Coverage: Meet the 2015 Tony Award Winners, Part 3 - Kelli O'Hara, Michael Cerveris, FUN HOME Team and More! by Walter McBride

Below, BroadwayWorld has more shots from the winners' room, including THE KING AND I's Kelli O'Hara, Michael Cerveris, plus the team from FUN HOME and More

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:52AM

STAGE TUBE: CURIOUS INCIDENT's Marianne Elliott's Best Director Tonys Speech by Stage Tube

THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME helmer Marianne Elliott took home theTony Award for Best Direction of Play tonight, and you can watch her full acceptance speech below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:52AM

STAGE TUBE: THE KING AND I's Ruthie Ann Miles' Featured Actress Tonys Speech by Stage Tube

THE KING AND I's Ruthie Ann Miles just won the Tony for BestFeatured Actress in a Musical, and you can click below to watch her heartfelt, emotion-filled acceptance speech

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:52AM

Photo Coverage: Meet the 2015 Tony Award Winners, Part 2 - Ruthie Ann Miles, Alex Sharp and More! by Walter McBride

Below, BroadwayWorld has more shotsfrom the winners' room, including THE KING AND I's Ruthie Ann Miles, CURIOUS INCIDENT's Alex Sharp and moreposing with their Tony medallions

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:50AM

Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend - 6/6-6/7/2015

Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from this weekend Sunday, June 7, 2015 - Sunday, June 7, 2015.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:45AM

STAGE TUBE: YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU's Annaleigh Ashford's Best Featured Actress Tonys Speech by Stage Tube

YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU's Annaleigh Ashford just won the 2015Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play, and you can check out her full acceptance speech below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:41AM

'Fun Home' wins musical Tony, 'Curious Incident' named best play by Chris Jones

"Fun Home," the deeply emotional musical about the richly complex early life of the cartoonist Alison Bechdel and a Tony Award game-changer in terms of its sourcing from a graphic novel, its…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 12:40AM

Tony Awards: Why Broadway Is Cheering Wins by 'Fun Home,' Kelli O'Hara (Analysis) by Scott Feinberg

THR's awards analyst breaks down the results from Sunday night's ceremony at Radio City Music Hall.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:39AM

Critic’s Notebook: Critic’s Notebook: The Tonys Show Celebrates the Stage Without Any Real Theater by Mike Hale

No one said or did anything excessively moving or embarrassing, if you don’t count the person who picked the lavender shorts suit Alan Cumming wore in the show’s opening.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:37AM

‘Fun Home’ and ‘Curious Incident’ Top the Tonys by Michael Paulson and Patrick Healy

“Fun Home,” winner of the best musical, and “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time,” best play, each collected five awards.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:37AM

Broadway votes with their hearts — not wallets — at Tony Awards by Michael Riedel

Once again the Tony Awards have made those of us with black, cynical hearts look ridiculous. “Fun Home,” a small musical about a teenage lesbian and her secretly gay father,...

SOURCE: The New York Post at 12:34AM

TRENDSDAY POLL (On Monday!): Rate the 2015 Tony Awards! by JK

I figured that this poll was a little  more time sensitive than most, so I moved this week's Trendsday Poll to today.  (Media Monday will be on Wednesday!)So, I enjoyed The Tony Aw…

SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 12:34AM

Tony Awards 2015: Springtime For Women On Broadway (And A Few Good Men, Too) — Analysis by Jeremy Gerard

EXCLUSIVE: There wasn’t a bad apple in the bunch. Every winner at Sunday night’s Tony Awards — the 69th time they’ve been handed out — was inarguably at the top…

SOURCE: Deadline at 12:34AM

Tony Awards 2015: A lack of competition makes for a fairly painless show by Nelson Pressley

As far as infomercials go, this evening’s Tony telecast was pretty painless. The goal was crystal clear, as always: Showcase the musicals! Even shows barely (or not) nominated — “Gig…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:34AM

‘Fun Home’ takes home five Tonys, including for best musical by Peter Marks

NEW YORK — “Fun Home,” an emotionally searing musical about a gay woman’s sexual awakening in a troubled Pennsylvania family, walked away with Sunday night’s most coveted award, be…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:34AM

Women and the British rule the Tony Awards by Elisabeth Vincentelli

At the 2015 Tony Awards, it paid to be either a woman or British. Or a British woman like Dame Helen Mirren, who won the night’s first award — and...

SOURCE: The New York Post at 12:16AM

B-Girl: A Rock Musical Odyssey, at the Sydney Opera House by Jeannette Delamoir

“Clifford North” is a name that suggests beige suburbia. But that ordinary name belongs to a splendidly over-the-top glam-rock love god, imaginary friend to the unhappy woman in B-Girl. …

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 12:13AM

Watch Ring of Keys from 2015 Tony-winning Musical Fun Home by New York Theater

2015 Tony winning best actor Michael Cerveris, Beth Malone and Sydney Lucas do “Ring of Keys’ from Fun Home at the 2015 Tony Awards. In the song, Alison, a lesbian cartoonist (Be…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 12:08AM

Tony Time: 2015 Tony Award Wishes (Not Predictions) by Chris Luner

It’s Tony Sunday! With less than 2 hours to go until Broadway’s biggest night, Luner on Theatre is bringing you two final exciting blog posts before the ceremony begins! But Lune…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 12:07AM

Tony Time: 2015 Tony Award Predictions by Chris Luner

We are less than 1 hour away from Broadway’s Biggest Night; The 2015 Tony Awards Ceremony! Since the day they have been announced, many have been predicting who would walk away with th…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 12:07AM

Triassic Parq: Fun is not extinct by Jeannette Delamoir

Jay James-Moody really loves dinosaurs. He loves them so much that he and new spouse Jessica’s honeymoon included Hawaiian locations where Jurassic Park was shot. “My wife Jessica even i…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 12:05AM

God Isn't Crazy About Us!

Javerbaum doesn’t note that “An Act of God” is a term that’s always been used to describe something terrible, but that’s precisely what it will be for many.

SOURCE: broadwayselect.com at 12:04AM

Tonys Backstage: Kelli O’Hara on Snapping Her Losing Streak and That Goofy Dance

Kelli O’Hara snapped a Tony Awards losing streak Sunday night that threatened to turn her into Broadway’s equivalent of Susan Lucci when she picked up a statue for best actress i…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:03AM

Jason Robert Brown and Cast of Honeymoon in Vegas Reunite in Concert Tonight! by Michael Gioia

Although Jason Robert Brown's Honeymoon in Vegas did not receive any 2015 Tony Award nominations, the cast is still celebrating with a reunion concert June 8 at SubCulture, as part of Br…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Actor, Activist, Author and Entrepreneur Charles Busch Reflects on the Roles of Alan Cumming by Charles Busch

As part of Playbill's 30 Days of Pride, writer and performer Charles Busch reflects on the accomplishments of actor and LGBTQ activist Alan Cumming.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Playbill Vault’s Today in Theatre History: June 8 by Anne Bradley and Ernio Hernandez

1925 Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart make their lyric and songwriting debut in The Garrick Gaieties at Broadway's Garrick Theatre. In the cast are Sterling Holloway, Sanford Meisner, Phi…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Constantine Maroulis, Nancy Opel and Toxic Avenger Cast Reunite in Concert Tonight! by Michael Gioia

Cast members from the rock musical The Toxic Avenger, including songwriter David Bryan (the keyboard player of the American rock band Bon Jovi), reunite June 8 in concert at 54 Below.&nb…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

'Fun Home' big winner at Tony Awards by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

NEW YORK -- It was clearly a night for a different kind of fun at the Tony Awards, as “Fun Home” took home the coveted prize as best musical in a fast-paced show at Radio City Music Hall.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 12:00AM

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