Monday, June 22, 2015 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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Post-Graduate Education Is The Answer by Joe Patti

Createquity tweeted a piece on Pacific Standard covering a study investigating the way musical taste reflects class divisions. Despite the claim music streaming services are helping to disso…

SOURCE: Butts In The Seats at 11:54PM

ROUND UP – Reviews & Exit Reviews from the Hollywood Fringe Festival 2015 – Los Angeles theater review by Pauline Adamek

Hola #LAThtr fans and fringe goers! Here’s a handy list to all of ArtsBeatLA‘s coverage of the Hollywood Fringe Festival 2015, including our written reviews as well as our pithy …

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 11:30PM

David Byrne’s Contemporary Color an inspired combination of music and colour guard by Richard Ouzounian

David Byrne brings this once-in-a-lifetime marriage of colour, light, music and movement to the Air Canada Centre.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 11:01PM
Monday, June 22, 2015 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Theatre Review: ‘The Wedding Singer’ at Cockpit in Court by April Forrer

The Cockpit in Court Summer Theatre opens its season with a musical bang with The Wedding Singer, directed by Greg Dorsey, a 1980s throw back of fashion, dancing and songs. This stage play i…

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 10:50PM

Helpmann Awards Nominations 2015: Here’s the full list by Cassie Tongue

At ceremonies around Australia, stars from the Australian live performance industry read aloud the list of the Helpmann Award nominees. The ceremony will be held in Sydney in July, on the me…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 10:44PM
Monday, June 22, 2015 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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The James Plays trilogy to tour in 2016 by Thom Dibdin

The James Plays are to be revived for a UK and international tour in 2016. Rona Munro’s trilogy of plays about the

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:54PM

Premiere Reading of Steven Carl McCasland's MEMORARE Set for NYC Next Month by BroadwayWorld

A limited New York audience will soon be able to attend the first reading of Steven Carl McCasland's new play MEMORARE. The reading, which is open to the public, will take place at the Arthu…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:44PM

Traveling Papers: A Passport to Adventure by Joe Clarke

  by Beatrice Williams-Rude   The run of a charming theater piece, Traveling Papers, is coming to a close and one wishes it would be extended, or booked for a... The post Traveling…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 09:43PM

Playing with stereotypes in “The Who & The What” by Hedy Weiss

Ayad Akhtar, the Milwaukee-bred writer of Pakistani heritage who received the 2013 Pulitzer Prize for Drama for "Disgraced," a work about Muslim-American identity, is not an entirely subtle …

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 09:11PM

Veronika Rodriguez Jazz Quartet Delights the Metropolitan Room by Joe Clarke

by Joe Regan Jr.   June 20, 2015 – Metropolitan Room Some years ago Veronika Rodriguez and her musical director saxophone player husband Jean-Philippe Vidal made a New York appear…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 09:07PM
Monday, June 22, 2015 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Photo Flash: BROADWAY BARES 2015 Strips Past Records with $1,598,501 Raised; See Scintillating Production Shots! by BroadwayWorld

The epic 25th edition of Broadway Bares celebrated the golden age of Broadway with an evening of ripped dancers, cheeky choreographers and sumptuous showgirls, raising a record-shattering 1,…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:41PM

Bottoms Is Tops! Broadway Bares Earns a Record $1.6 Million by Robert Viagas

The two performances of Broadway Bares: Top Bottoms of Burlesque, a show inspired by the Golden Age of Broadway, earned a record $1,598,501 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, more than $…

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:19PM

HFF 15 – “What Be G*d Is Blessing” & “Legends of Bobby Darin” – Hollywood Fringe Festival 2015 – Los Angeles theater review by Kurt Gardner

Two different one-man shows at the Hollywood Fringe, covering two completely different topics, have something in common: excellence in performance and craftsmanship. What Be G*d is Blessing …

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 08:13PM

Luna Gale, Hampstead Theatre by Marianka Swain

Can we really distinguish between experience-based judgement and personal bias? Caroline, the social worker at the centre of American writer Rebecca Gilman’s latest ‘issue’ play, trust…

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 08:13PM

Muslim family's culture clash in 'The Who & the What' by Chris Jones

Is God perfect? Can a feminist obey the teachings of the prophet Muhammad? Should she obey her father? Is the hijab something for a Muslim woman to wear with pride, or does it make her a vic…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 08:08PM

Northlight announces 'You Can't Take It With You' cast by Johnny Oleksinski

Northlight Theatre announced the cast of its upcoming production of George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart's "You Can't Take It With You" on Monday.

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 08:08PM

CHICAGO: The Dance Enthusiast Asks Butoh Master Tadashi Endo by The Dance Enthusiast

"I called this piece IKIRU because all those dancers or artists I met or knew - like Pina Bausch or Merce Cunningham or Michael Jackson -  are gone, but I am still alive and I can still dan…

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 08:00PM
Monday, June 22, 2015 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Pre-Order FINDING NEVERLAND Original Broadway Cast Recording, Out 7/17 by Pat Cerasaro

Pre-order your copy of the FINDING NEVERLAND original Broadway cast recording now

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:55PM

Check Out Titillating Highlights From the 25th Annual Broadway Bares

On June 21, 150 of the hottest male and female dancers in New York City were on stage at the Hammerstein Ballroom to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Broadway Bares. Dubbed Broadway Bares: …

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:55PM

‘One Man Star Wars Trilogy’ at Baltimore Soundstage by Winters Geimer

“Artoo, What are we doing here…in Baltimore?” It’s not uncommon for a show to open with a musical number. It’s also not uncommon for the opening number to be sung by a single perfo…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 07:44PM

My Perfect Mind at 59e59 Theaters by Sandi Durell

            by: Susan Hasho True story: actor Edward Petherbridge was cast as King Lear and on the second day of rehearsals he had a stroke,... The post My Perf…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 07:11PM

Chicago Shakespeare Theater’s FAMILY GALA 2015 Saturday, July 18, 2015 by Michael J. Roberts

Chicago Shakespeare Theater’s FAMILY GALA 2015 is an exuberant family-friendly event with proceeds directly supporting the Theater’s Access Shakespeare programs, which strive to mak…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 07:09PM

The Adventures of Pericles review: Deborah Hay is a triple threat, Evan Buliung instils optimism as hero by Robert Cushman

Stratford lends considerable heft to the Bard's not-quite-Shakespearean 17th-century-crowd-pleaser

SOURCE: news.nationalpost.com at 07:09PM

At the Doras, a race Trudeau might actually win by Robert Cushman

Robert Cushman sifts through the nominations and makes his picks for the Dora Awards

SOURCE: news.nationalpost.com at 07:09PM

Podcast Episode #25: Literary & Talent Agent Jack Tantleff on how to make it on Broadway by Ken Davenport

“What I really need is an agent.” I’ve heard so many people say this over the years, including myself when I was acting back in the Clinton Era (the Bill Clinton era that is). For so m…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 07:01PM

Los Angeles Theater Review: THE YEARBOOK (Magnum Opus Theatre at the Hollywood Fringe) by Tony Frankel

MASTERFRINGE THEATRE When Barnaby Hughes reviewed a previous Magnum Opus production of Surf Dogs Unite for Stage and Cinema, he wrote that the show “will leave you doubled over with l…

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 07:01PM

Broadway Grosses* w/e 6/21/2015

The following are the Broadway grosses for the week ending June 21st, 2015. The Broadway grosses are courtesy of The Broadway League Read more here:

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 07:01PM

Off-Off-Broadway Theater Review: ADA/AVA (3LD Art & Technology Center) by Dmitry Zvonkov

SHADOW (OF A) PLAY Visually striking and radiating love and sincerity, Manual Cinema’s shadow-puppet show Ada/Ava, which attempts to explore septuagenarian Ada’s inner turmoil  after th…

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 07:01PM

Darren Criss on 'really tall order' of writing song for 'Glee' finale (Exclusive Video) by Gold Derby

“I consider myself a pretty articulate guy,” declares Darren Criss, “and I’ve gotten pretty inarticulate because the whole thing is so much bigger than me.” He&…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 07:01PM

On stage: Top 5 N.Y. shows this week: Amazing Grace, Jeremy Jordan by Ronni Reich

Also: Roomful of Teeth and The Knights perform free outdoor concerts

SOURCE: NJ.com at 07:01PM

'Alice in Wonderland' turns 150 and an abridged version is dramatized by Jacqueline Cutler | For The Star-Ledger

To celebrate Lewis Carroll's enduring classic, The Darress Theater in Boonton, 615 Main St., is staging a reading Saturday, June 24 at 7 p.m. with two local actors, Bridget Burke Weiss and H…

SOURCE: NJ.com at 07:01PM
Monday, June 22, 2015 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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A bubbly mix of Balanchine, Astaire from American Contemporary Ballet by Christina Campodonico

Ballet isn't often served with a side of champagne truffles, but Los Angeles-based American Contemporary Ballet invited audiences to enjoy confections, literal and figurative, at weekend per…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 06:53PM

Work-in-progress 'LSD: The Opera' is powerful musical theater by Mark Swed

On April 19, 1943, a Swiss chemist in Basel treated himself to a small sample of a fungi-based substance, LSD-25, and rode his bicycle home, taking the first acid trip. A month earlier, a on…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 06:53PM

Ann Ziff joins board of Los Angeles Opera by David Ng

Ann Ziff, the noted philanthropist and chair of the Metropolitan Opera in New York, is adding another entry to her roster of Los Angeles board positions.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 06:53PM

Which ‘Inside Out’ scene made you cry the most?

Everyone knows Pixar animated films are adult sobfests disguised as kids’ movies, so I braced myself when I went to a screening of “Inside Out.” Little did I know my tears would b…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 06:52PM

‘Bombshell’ for real?

So “Bombshell” really may be a thing.The musical-within-a-musical on NBC’s defunct “Smash” is now being developed by the network as a full-fledged stage musical. This may eventuall…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 06:52PM

Review: Second Soprano, King’s Head Theatre by Rebecca Jones

Second Soprano takes a slice of our history and slams it, right where it belongs, in the present. Based on a spoken family heirloom of a female’s First World War, we are privy to a tribute…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 06:48PM

Smash Is Becoming Real Life As Bombshell the Musical Goes Into Development by E. Alex Jung

Bombshell is becoming a real-life Smash. Universal announced Monday that due to the overwhelming response from the one-night only Bombshell benefit concert earlier in June, it is going to de…

SOURCE: Vulture at 06:47PM

TV's 'Smash' musical to be made into a real stage show by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- The glitzy, fictional Broadway musical featured in the TV show "Smash" might actually find its way to a stage....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 06:46PM

A quintessential American ballerina hangs up her toe shoes by Jocelyn Noveck

NEW YORK (AP) -- Juliet's death is always a sad moment at the ballet. But it's safe to say there were lots more tears than usual when Julie Kent splayed her limber body backward across t…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 06:46PM

Helen Mirren And Taylor Hackford To Be Feted At Italy’s Ischia Global Film and Music Fest by Nvivarelli

ROME – Helen Mirren and husband Taylor Hackford, star tenor Andrea Bocelli, and Jimmy Kimmel are the latest showbiz personalities set to be feted by Italy’s upcoming Ischia Global Fi…

SOURCE: Variety at 06:46PM

Looking For Love In All the Wrong Places by Wqxr

The young playwright Joshua Harmon made a splash with his comedy “Bad Jews” in 2012, which was initially presented at the Roundabout Theatre Company’s black-box theater and was later p…

SOURCE: WQXR at 06:43PM

STAGE TUBE: 'Top Bottoms' All Around! Watch Cheeky Highlights from BROADWAY BARES 2015 by Stage Tube

The 25th epic edition of Broadway Bares celebrated the golden age of Broadway with an evening of ripped dancers, cheeky choreographers and sumptuous showgirls on Sunday, June 21, 2015, for B…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:38PM

Cool First Photo Of Set Model For WAITRESS: THE MUSICAL by Pat Cerasaro

See the scenery of WAITRESS THE MUSICAL

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:38PM

Harvey Fierstein, Bradley Cooper & More Broadway Favorites Will Receive Stars on Hollywood Walk of Fame by Imogen Lloyd Webber

You'll soon be able to walk all over some of your Great White Way faves...in the nicest possible way! Four-time Tony winner Harvey Fierstein, 2015 Tony nominee Bradley Cooper and more wi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:34PM

Lincoln Center Kicks Off MIDSUMMER NIGHT SWING Tomorrow in Damrosch Park by BroadwayWorld

Tomorrow, June 23, Lincoln Center will celebrate the launch of Midsummer Night Swing's 27th season - dancing under the stars in Damrosch Park at Lincoln Center - with Jonathan Stout's All-St…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:29PM

KINKY BOOTS' Harvey Fierstein & Cyndi Lauper and ELEPHANT MAN's Bradley Cooper to Receive Stars on Hollywood Walk of Fame by BroadwayWorld

According to Variety,29 honorees from the worlds of motion pictures, television, live theatre, radio and recording have been tappedto receive stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame this year. A…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:29PM

NBC Sets Premiere Date for Neil Patrick Harris' New Variety Show by TV News Desk

NBC has announced premiere dates for its fall schedule, including the new live series 'Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris.'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:25PM

Sarah Gubbins, Boo Killebrew and Lauren Yee Among Writers on Second Annual Kilroys List by Carey Purcell

The Kilroys, an activist group of female playwrights and producers, have released their second annual List of works by women that are recommended for production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:19PM

The James Plays Return by Thom Dibdin

Unique touring format for trilogy: Rona Munro's immense historical trilogy: The James Plays - about the Kings James I, II and III of Scotland - will return to the Festival Theatre in Febru…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:11PM

The Seven Sexiest Moments from Broadway Bares by Carey Purcell

Broadway Bares: Top Bottoms of Burlesque, the 25th annual fundraiser for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids, was presented June 21 at the Hammerstein Ballroom.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:01PM

Theater News: Waitress Musical Rounds Out Its Cast at the American Repertory Theater

Eric Anderson, Jeremy Morse, and more join Tony winner Jessie Mueller in the world-premiere musical.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM
Monday, June 22, 2015 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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‘Oklahoma!’ Is Reimagined at Bard College’s SummerScape Festival by Jennifer Schuessler

The director Daniel Fish’s take on this classic includes an immersive element, but it also tries to stay true to the feel of the 1940s Rodgers and Hammerstein original.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:58PM

Review: In ‘At the Table,’ a Menu of Identity-Based Arguments by Laura Collins-Hughes

Michael Perlman’s play, presented by Fault Line Theater, convenes a group of dinner party guests who tussle over abortion, race and class.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:58PM

Review: ‘Hand Foot Fizzle Face’ Explores Futility and Disconnection by Alexis Soloski

This production by the company Piehole translates Samuel Beckett’s “Foirades/Fizzles” into an experimental performance.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:58PM

Sara Bareilles’ Waitress Musical, Starring Jessie Mueller, Reveals Complete Cast by Robert Viagas and Andrew Gans

The full cast has been announced for The American Repertory Theater's upcoming production of the world premiere of Waitress, the new Sara Bareilles musical that will play the Cambridge, …

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:55PM

Harvey Fierstein, Cyndi Lauper, Bradley Cooper Receive Stars on Hollywood Walk of Fame by Robert Viagas

The Walk of Fame Selection Committee of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has announced the new group of 29 entertainment professionals in motion pictures, television, live theatre, radio an…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:52PM

Russia Cuts Off Funds for a Gay-Themed U.S. Play About Oscar Wilde by Olivia Clement

The Moscow New Drama Theater has been effectively banned from staging Moisés Kaufman's 1997 play Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde, according to the New York Ti…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:47PM

Break the Addiction to the Familiar by Mary Kathryn Nagle

(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, “A…

SOURCE: Theatre Communications Group at 05:37PM

ArtsBeat: ‘Skylight’ Closes Out Run With Healthy Box Office by Michael Paulson

The revival of David Hare’s play set a theater record during its final week on Broadway.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:37PM

Au Revoir ‘Gigi,’ ‘Skylight’ – Broadway Box Office Steady As Summer Season Begins by Jeremy Gerard

Vanessa Hudgens departed quietly, after a game but losing run in the title role of Gigi, where even a $101K spike in the final week only lifted receipts at the Nederlander-owned Neil Simon T…

SOURCE: Deadline at 05:33PM

Learn How Into the Woods Began, Who Got Married, the Line Sondheim Stole and How the Witch Transform by Michael Gioia

Into the woods they went again: Stephen Sondheim, James Lapine and a cast of legends theatre folk could only dream up in a fairytale (or four, in Into the Woods' case). But, this time th…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:30PM

Fuse Visual Arts: The Art of Thomas Hart Benton — Patriotic Correctness by Franklin Einspruch

There is much to chew on here, suggesting that the PEM, by mounting the first serious Thomas Hart Benton exhibition in over 25 years, has fulfilled an overdue need.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 05:30PM

Broadway Box Office: ‘Skylight’ Hits High, ‘Wolf Hall’ Swings Low

The Broadway revival of “Skylight” went out with a box office bang last week, setting a new house record in its final week on the boards, while fellow play “Wolf Hall,̶…

SOURCE: Variety at 05:29PM

Rosie's Theater Kids Sets Date for Fall 2015 Gala by BroadwayWorld

Rosie's Theater Kids has set the date for its upcoming fall gala, hosted by Rosie O'Donnell

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:28PM

This Week's New Classifieds on BWW - 6/22/2015

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld.com for 6222015.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:28PM

Jessie Mueller-Led WAITRESS Premiere Kicks Off Rehearsals at A.R.T.; Full Cast Announced! by BroadwayWorld

The American Repertory Theater A.R.T. at Harvard University, under the leadership of Artistic Director Diane Paulus, began rehearsals today pictured, leftfor the world premiere musical Waitr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:28PM

Odds & Ends: Downton Creators Eyeing Stage Adaptation, NPH's Best Time Ever Sets Premiere Date & More by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today and over the weekend. Downton Abbey Creators Eyeing Stage Adaptation Downton Abbey may be heading to the stage! According to…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:28PM

Pipeline Theatre Company – CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS! by Marisa Arellano

Attention Playwrights! Pipeline Theatre Company in New York City is looking for innovative playwrights to join their 2016 PlayLab class! Don’t hesitate – the deadline for submiss…

SOURCE: oob.samuelfrench.com at 05:21PM

The Musical From Smash Could Become a Real Musical by Nolan Feeney

Bombshell might be coming to life

SOURCE: time.com at 05:13PM

Neil Patrick Harris’ “Best Time Ever” TV Variety Show Sets Premiere Date by Robert Viagas

Neil Patrick Harris' new hourlong TV variety show, "Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris," will premiere Sept. 15 on NBC, according to Deadline Hollywood, but will be shown …

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:13PM

Irma La Douce by Michael Portantiere

Original London Cast, 1958 (Philips/Sepiano CD) This recording was not released in CD format until 2008. It will come as something of a revelation to those who only know Irma la Douce from t…

SOURCE: castalbumreviews.com at 05:06PM

Broadway Box-Office Analysis, June 15-21: Wolf Hall Howls to Some Empty Seats and Skylight Ends Its by Robert Simonson

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:00PM
Monday, June 22, 2015 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Interview: Michael Zegen on Millennial Angst and Jesse Eisenberg’s New Play “The Spoils” by Emily Gawlak

Michael Zegen has found himself in the heart of millennial territory. From Girls and Rescue Me to Frances Ha and Adventureland, the talented young actor has crafted an impressive career span…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 04:50PM

16 Siblings Who Have Made Broadway the Family Business by NewYork.com

It takes serious training, total guts and a grab-‘em-by-the-throat audition to land a role in a Broadway show. But you also need some innate talent – and these siblings prove that a comb…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 04:46PM

MEET THE FINAL 30 PLAYWRIGHTS: GLORIA CALDERON KELLETT by Brandon Mancuso

FEATURED PLAYWRIGHT: GLORIA CALDERON KELLETT BLIND will be presented at the Samuel French OOB Festival on Wednesday August 5th at 8pm. Click Here for tickets. Gloria Calderon Kelle…

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

Compass Cabaret 55 Film and Panel Event on 6/23 by Bt

On Tuesday, June 23 at 7pm after the showing of the film COMPASS CABARET 55 (description below) James Sherman, acclaimed playwright of JACOB AND JACK and BEAU JEST and Charna Halpern Artisti…

SOURCE: Collective Leverage at 04:40PM

BOMBSHELL to the Stage!

It's only Monday and already I think we have our top story of the week, with the unsurprising news that after a wildly sold out Actors Fund benefit of BOMBSHELL the show is now officiall…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:40PM

Smashing ‘Bombshell’ Concert Heads To Broadway With Spielberg, Universal Stage Productions On Board by Jeremy Gerard

It seems all but inevitable that Bombshell, the Marilyn Monroe biotuner whose creation was the subject of NBC’s behind-the-cutrain series Smash, would transition from small screen to…

SOURCE: Deadline at 04:35PM

Irene by Michael Portantiere

Broadway Cast, 1973 (Columbia/Sony) Encouraged by the success of the 1971 Broadway revisal of No, No, Nannette, producer Harry Rigby and colleagues reworked and mounted Irene, a musical that…

SOURCE: castalbumreviews.com at 04:35PM

Broadway Grosses: Skylight Kicks Spaghetti Bolognese Up a Notch in Final Week & Other Tony Winners Boost Numbers by Ryan McPhee

After 106 performances/batches of spaghetti bolognese, Skylight, starring Carey Mulligan and Bill Nighy, ended its Broadway run on June 21. The production, which took home the 2015…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:33PM

Smash-ing News! Bombshell Stage Adaptation is Officially In The Works by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Brace yourselves...The drama, the laughter, the tears just like pearls are heading to the stage for real! After a huge amount of speculation, Bombshell, the fictional Marilyn Monroe musical …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:33PM

Odds & Ends: Downton Abbey Creators Eyeing Stage Adaptation, Sutton Foster to Emcee the Jimmy Awards & More by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today and over the weekend. Downton Abbey Creators Eyeing Stage Adaptation Downton Abbey may be heading to the stage! According to…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:33PM

We Come After by TCG News

(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, “A…

SOURCE: Theatre Communications Group at 04:33PM

From Passion Project to International Player: Ben Hill & The Hollywood Fringe Festival by Darlene Donloe

A closer look at what it takes to make #hff15 happen, along with its creator — Ben Hill.

SOURCE: thisstage.la at 04:33PM

In the Moment: Company Danzante Performs at the Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival by David Siegel

Northern Virginia’s Company Danzante will perform at the prestigious Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival in Massachusetts on June 26, 2015. Company Danzante will perform repertory by Co-Direc…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 04:23PM

Who needs Jon Snow when we have Poldark? by Elisabeth Vincentelli

Who cares about Jon Snow? Five minutes into “Poldark,” the dark, broody and very much dead Jon Snow had been replaced in our hearts by the dark, broody and very...

SOURCE: The New York Post at 04:22PM

National New Play Network Announces $125,000 in Grants by American Theatre Editors

NNPN largesse goes to playwrights and theatres to produce, and partner to produce, new work.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:21PM

Breaking News: NBC Entertainment and Universal Pictures Announce Plans to Create Full BOMBSHELL Stage Show by BroadwayWorld

Following the explosive and well-received Actors Fund benefit that featured the music of Bombshell from the NBC television series Smash, Universal Stage Productions has begun development on …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:19PM

STAGE TUBE: Laverne Cox Strips Down, Steams Up 25th Annual BROADWAY BARES! by Stage Tube

At Broadway Bares Top Bottoms of Burlesque, a corset-wearing Laverne Cox lit up the stage in a fierce reversal of the infamous casting couch, turning the tables on smoldering casting directo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:19PM

Broadway Ticket Buying Guide: June 22-28, 2015 by BroadwayWorld

THE AUDIENCE takes its final bow this week, but AMAZING GRACE will fill the void, beginning performances on Thursday evening. Get your tickets today

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:19PM

“Bombshell” For Real? by Peter Marks

So “Bombshell” really may be a thing.The musical-within-a-musical on NBC’s defunct “Smash” is now being developed by the network as a full-fledged stage musical. This may eventuall…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 04:18PM

The Evolution of The ‘ROBOT’ by Intern Corps

I recently had the opportunity to see Blanca Li’s […]

SOURCE: www.situationinteractive.com at 04:13PM

EdBookFest Theatre by Thom Dibdin

Tickets on sale 8.30am, Tue 23 June: Edinburgh Book Festival 2015 tickets go on sale tomorrow morning with a strong number of theatre-related events in the mix.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 04:10PM

Broadway Carole King Musical “Beautiful” Will Play Central Park for Free as August Concert by Roger Friedman

Carole King played Central Park in 1973 for free. So why not do it again– sort of? The Carole King musical on Categories: Featured Music Theater(Read more...)

SOURCE: ShowBiz 411 at 04:03PM

Theater News: Broadway, Here It Comes: Smash Musical Bombshell Is Being Developed for the Stage

Marilyn Monroe might sing the songs of Shaiman and Wittman on the Great White Way.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:00PM

Theater News: 39 Steps Announces July 4 Holiday Schedule

Celebrate Independence Day with a discounted day at the theater.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:00PM
Monday, June 22, 2015 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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‘Bombshell’ on Broadway? ‘Smash’ Musical in Development for Stage

“Bombshell,” the musical-within-the-TV-series that originated as part of the Broadway-themed NBC series “Smash,” is on its way toward a future life on stage, with Uni…

SOURCE: Variety at 03:59PM

Laverne Cox Strips Down at 25th Annual Broadway Bares

On June 21, Broadway Bares celebrated its 25th year of sexy fundraising for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Broadway Bares: Top Bottoms of Burlesque featured some 150 of the hottest male …

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:50PM

US Visa System Meltdown Causes Show Cancellation at La MaMa by Olivia Clement

A computer glitch continues to cause delays in U.S. visa processing around the world, as tens and thousands of foreigners await approval to enter the country. Downtown NY theatre venue La Ma…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:47PM

U.S. Visa System Meltdown Causes Abrupt Show Cancellation at La MaMa by Olivia Clement

A computer glitch continues to cause delays in U.S. visa processing around the world, as tens and thousands of foreigners await approval to enter the country. Downtown NY theatre venue La Ma…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:47PM

Introduce Yourself(ie): 10 Questions with Les Miserables' New Fantine, Erika Henningsen

Get to know more about newcomer Erika Henningsen, who stars as Fantine in Broadway's Les Miserables.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 03:46PM

“Smash” Musical Bombshell Headed to the Stage by Adam Hetrick

Following the success of the one-night-only June 8 Broadway concert staging of the Marilyn Monroe-inspired musical Bombshell, which was born from the NBC series "Smash,"…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:45PM

This Storytelling Machine by Deena Selenow

(Photo of Deena Selenow at 2014 Fall Forum on Governance by Isaiah Tanenbaum. This post is part of the blog salon curated by Jacqueline E. Lawton for the 2015 TCG National Conference: Gam…

SOURCE: Theatre Communications Group at 03:31PM

Rooted in the Structure by Lateshia Ellerson

(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, “A…

SOURCE: Theatre Communications Group at 03:31PM

Photo Call: The Skivvies Steam Up Joe’s Pub With Special Guests Lena Hall, Nick Adams, James Snyder by Matthew Blank

Tony Award-winning Hedwig star Lena Hall, Nick Adams and Lesli Margherita were among the Broadway stars who joined The Skivvies for their June 19 show at Joe's Pub.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:29PM

How to See Helen Mirren in Tony-Nominated The Audience at a Cinema Near You by Robert Viagas

Helen Mirren's Tony-winning performance as Queen Elizabeth II in Peter Morgan's Broadway and West End drama The Audience will be broadcast as a special event in selected movie th…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:24PM

ArtsBeat: ‘Bombshell’ Might Live Again — Onstage by Michael Paulson

NBC Entertainment and Universal Studios will develop the musical about Marilyn Monroe that originated as part of the TV show “Smash.”

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 03:21PM

Garfield: The Musical with Cattitude at Adventure/MTC (review) by Kelly McCorkendale

Cats and chaos. That about sums up Garfield: The Musical with Cattitude.  And, it’s a splendid combination. Full disclosure: As a child, my brother owned about 100 Garfield replicas—fig…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 03:21PM

5 Reasons Drunk Shakespeare Needs to be Added to Your Night of Debauchery by Arpita Mukherjee

In the last year or so, Drunk Shakespeare has gone from that thing that some weird intellectual people like to a New York institution. What is it?  Here’s what their website says: “…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 03:18PM

Broadway Grosses: June 15-21 by David Gewirtzman

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:15PM

KINKY BOOTS Wishes Cyndi Lauper A Happy Birthday by Pat Cerasaro

KINKY BOOTS tributes its queen

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:14PM

Win Private Bowling Session with Cyndi Lauper & Broadway Show Tix with 'Girls Night Out' Sweepstakes by BroadwayWorld

Today, Groupon launched a Girls Night Out sweepstakes for a trip for two to New York City to meet legendary singer Cyndi Lauper, go bowling with her and attend a Broadway show.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:14PM

Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 6/21/15 by BroadwayWorld

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 6212015.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:14PM

CVC Capital Partners Purchases Stage Entertainment by BroadwayWorld

CVC Capital Partners 'CVC' announced today that funds advised by CVC have signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in international musical and theatre group, Stage Entertainment. Und…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:14PM

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Weekly Grosses Analysis - 6/22; SKYLIGHT Goes Out with a Bang! by BroadwayWorld

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

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:14PM

STAGE TUBE: SPRING AWAKENING Casts Reunite at 54 Below - Watch Performances! by Stage Tube

On June 9, cast members from the Broadway and touring companies of Spring Awakening reunited on the stage of 54 Below for SPRING amp SUMMER. Below, check out performance videos from the thre…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:14PM

NT Live to Re-Broadcasts THE AUDIENCE This Week by BroadwayWorld

Beginning this Thursday, June 25, National Theatre Live will present encore screenings of Peter Morgan's The Audience, starring Academy amp Tony Award winner Helen Mirren, and directed by St…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:14PM

Mrs. Smith’s Broadway Cat-Tacular! Claws its Way to Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

Performance artist and writer David Hanbury is set to bring his drag cabaret, Mrs. Smith's Broadway Cat-Tacular! to Off-Broadway this summer. Returning to the stage as M…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:02PM
Monday, June 22, 2015 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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An Interview B-Side Productions’ Artistic Director Jasper Grant by Navida Stein

On a rainy Tuesday afternoon, I meet up with Jasper Grant, artistic director of B-Side Productions for a chat at Amy’s Bakery in Hell’s Kitchen. Although it is gloomy outside, sitting at…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 02:57PM

Soft ‘Grey’ Goes Green Fast As Vintage Pumps Out 2.1M Copies – Publishing by Jeremy Gerard

Demonstrating that Jurassic World isn’t the only insatiable-monster hit of the new summer season, it only took four days for E.L. James's Grey: Fifty Shades of Grey As Told By Christia…

SOURCE: Deadline at 02:49PM

Colin Quinn @ Bay Street by Barry

Bay Street Theater is pleased to announce public workshop presentations of a new work-in-progress, COLIN QUINN THE NEW YORK STORY, directed by Jerry Seinfeld. The performances will feature C…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 02:42PM

Take Your Cuts by Travis Bedard

Playwriting is as unrewarding as anything Sisyphus could possible have an application in for. Success in playwriting is getting your text into a theatre good enough that you’d care to see …

SOURCE: Cambiare Productions at 02:38PM

Who Are the New Welders? by Peter Marks

The playwrights who banded together in 2013 to form The Welders built an unusual mandate into their company’s story: term limits.  Not by setting an expiration date for the overall concep…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 02:30PM

Onstage & Backstage: Why Did Stephen Sondheim Sleep in a Bunk Bed? And More “Camp” News! by Seth Rudetsky

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:30PM

Photos! Taye Diggs & Barry Manilow Meet the Bard at Broadway’s Something Rotten! by Broadway.com

Taye Diggs, who is gearing up to star in Hedwig and the Angry Inch, and Grammy winner Barry Manilow saw the Broadway comedy Something Rotten! on June 20, 2015. Click for photos from their vi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:28PM

See the Spring Awakening Broadway Cast Reunite For One Amazing Evening of Concerts! by Krissie Fullerton

Spring & Summer: The Spring Awakening Cast Reunion, featuring cast members from the Broadway and touring productions of Spring Awakening, was held June 9 at 54 Below. 

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:26PM

What's Playing on Broadway: June 22-28, 2015 by BroadwayWorld

Below, BroadwayWorld brings you this weekly listing of Broadway shows and their show times for the week of June 22-28, 2015.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:21PM

PHOTO: Idina Menzel Tweets Pic from 'Last Night in Dublin' by Movies News Desk

Last night, the FROZEN star turned toTwitter to share a photo of herself enjoying her 'Last night out in Dublin'.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:21PM

The Courage to Lead from an Authentic Place by Nelson Eusebio Iii

(Photo of Nelson Eusebio at the Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Institute Pre-Conference in Cleveland by Roger Mastroianni. This post is part of the blog salon curated by Jacqueline E. La…

SOURCE: Theatre Communications Group at 02:21PM

Embrace the Useful Tension by Shirley Serotsky

(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, “A…

SOURCE: Theatre Communications Group at 02:21PM

Photo Exclusive: A Week at The Muny With My Fair Lady’s Loverly Eliza, Alexandra Silber by Matthew Blank

The Muny production of Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe’s Tony-winning musical My Fair Lady, which launched the summer season at the St. Louis venue, was presented June 15&#…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:19PM

Andrew Lloyd Webber Speaks Up Abut the High Cost of Theatre Training in the UK by BroadwayWorld

Andrew Lloyd Webber is heading back to Broadway with School of Rock, which begins previews this fall, but first he made a pit stop at the House of Lords to speek about the cost of theatre tr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:12PM

Review:Shining City at curtainup.com/Berkshires by Gloria Millser

Here's your chance to see a first-rate production of Conor McPherson's stunning play.

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 02:12PM

Pay Your Money, Take Your Chances: Is This Any Way to Run a Theatre Review Site? by American Theatre Editors

This year, Bitter Lemons' annual critic's panel wasn't a discussion of the state of L.A. theatre criticism so much as a defense of the website's controversial pay-for-review policy.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:04PM

Theater News: Beautiful — The Carole King Musical to Perform Free Concert in Central Park

The hit Broadway musical joins the SummerStage festival.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM

Theater News: Casting Set for Page 73 World Premiere of Max Baker's Judy

The three-hander will play the New Ohio Theatre.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM

Review: On Your Feet!

Pre-Broadway musical celebrates the lives and loves of Gloria and Emilio Estefan.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM
Monday, June 22, 2015 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Meet the Writers: EST Marathon of One-Act Plays, Series C by Pj Grisar

Ensemble Studio Theatre’s 35th Marathon of One-Act Plays is nearing the finish line with the opening of its third and final Series, C, last week. This leg of the race is just as varie…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 01:45PM

How Broadway Celebrates Pride Onstage by NewYork.com

It’s Gay Pride Week in New York City, with many events planned and, of course, the annual parade set for Sunday, June 28. But though this is the official week on the calendar, pride is cel…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 01:45PM

David Suchet, interview: 'This could be the end of my career!' by Gaby Wood

A celebrated TV sleuth has swapped suits for skirts and is feeling pretty nervous about it

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 01:44PM

Ticketing for You Me Bum Bum Train under fire by Matthew Hemley

Immersive theatre production You Me Bum Bum Train has come under fire for its handling of ticket sales for its latest production.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 01:36PM

Poll reveals 77% think arts should be compulsory at GCSE by Matthew Hemley

A poll conducted by The Stage has indicated that more than three-quarters of people believe arts subjects should be compulsory at GCSE.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 01:36PM

2016 ABT Blue Ink Playwriting Award Call For Submissions by Bt

American Blues Theater is proud to announce the 2016 Blue Ink Playwriting Award competition and seek submissions of new plays. The winning script will be selected by Producing Artistic Direc…

SOURCE: Collective Leverage at 01:32PM

STEPPENWOLF’S 2014/15 SUBSCRIPTION SEASON CONCLUDES WITH HEIDI SCHRECK’S “GRAND CONCOURSE” JULY 2 – AUGUST 30, 2015 by Michael J. Roberts

Steppenwolf Theatre Company completes its 2014/15 Subscription Season with the Chicago premiere production of Grand Concourse, a play full of both humor and heart by Heidi Schreck and direct…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 01:26PM

OCALA CIVIC THEATRE ANNOUNCES 2015 COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS by Michael J. Roberts

Ocala Civic Theatre is pleased to be able to provide several college scholarships each year to students planning to pursue a degree in the performing arts. Many local students get their star…

SOURCE: SHOWBIZ NoFLO at 01:21PM

If You've Got It, Flaunt It! The 10 Best Instagram Photos From the 25th Annual Broadway Bares Striptacular by Lindsay Champion

For 25 years, Broadway stars have been showing some serious skin for a great cause: Broadway Bares, created by Tony-winning director and choreographer Jerry Mitchell, has raised more than $1…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:13PM

FIRST LISTEN: Sting Featured on Ivy Levan's New Single 'Killing You' by BroadwayWorld

Billboard.com has shared the exclusive premiere of Ivy Levan's Killing You, featuring Tony-nominated 'LAST SHIP' composer Sting.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:09PM

Sutton Foster Will Host the 2015 Jimmy Awards on June 29! by BroadwayWorld

THE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL THEATRE AWARDS NHSMTAJIMMY AWARDSis pleased to announce that stage and screen starSUTTON FOSTERwill host the seventh annual awards ceremonyon Monday, June 29…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:09PM

BWW TV: Chatting with the Leading Ladies of THE COLOR PURPLE- Hudson, Brooks, Erivo, Plus Director John Doyle! by BroadwayWorld TV

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Jennifer Hudson,Cynthia Erivo and Danielle Brooks are set to make their Broadway debuts in the critically acclaimed staging of The Color Purple, as perf…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:09PM

Theater News: Sutton Foster to Host 2015 National High School Musical Theatre Awards

The "Jimmy Awards" will be presented at the Minskoff Theatre.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM

Theater News: Carrie: The Musical Returns to Los Angeles

The immersive production will play at the Los Angeles Theatre.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM
Monday, June 22, 2015 at noon (Broadway Time)
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BWW Blog: Ryan Koerber - Road to the Jimmy's! Episode 3 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 12:52PM

“ BEAUTIFUL” TO PERFORM IN CENTRAL PARK by Newsdesk

IN 1973, CAROLE KING PERFORMED A FREE CONCERT IN CENTRAL PARK FOR 100,000 FANS.  BE THERE AS “BEAUTIFUL” RECAPTURES THE MAGIC OF THAT HISTORIC NIGHT. “BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROL KING MUSICA…

SOURCE: StageLight Magazine at 12:46PM

See Which Tony Winning Star Was Tapped to Host the 2015 Jimmy Awards by Olivia Clement

Two-time Tony Award-winning actress Sutton Foster has been tapped to host the seventh annual National High School Musical Theatre Awards/Jimmy Awards in New York City on June 29.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:45PM

Gold rush: Staffordshire hoard inspires major theatre festival by Lyn Gardner

A busy season of new works inspired by the discovery of Anglo-Saxon treasure is being staged at the New Vic theatre in Newcastle-under-LymeAt 11.45am on 5 July 2009, Terry Herbert, a keen me…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:33PM

10 out of 12 review – more than just an avant garde Noises Off by Alexis Soloski

Soho Rep, New YorkTaking place in rehearsals for an unnamed play, Anne Washburn’s engaging drama features a vexing actor, bizarre juxtapositions and unexpected poignancyIn Anne Washburn’…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:33PM

Theater Ninjas' 'TingleTangle' headlines Cleveland theater openings for the week of June 22: On the Boards by Andrea Simakis

Catch "The Train Play" at Convergence Continuum (think Hitchcock meets Hawking) and an encore presentation of Theater Ninjas' "TingleTangle" (think Weimar cabaret meets &…

SOURCE: Cleveland.com at 12:32PM

Theatre News: Bath's Ustinov Studio announces new autumn season

New season to include Monsieur Popular and The One That Got Away

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 12:25PM

Review: Kristina Wong’s ‘The Wong Street Journal’ by Matthew Wexler

by Jim Gladstone After a year of sporadic workshops, The Wong Street Journal—a solo work by the enormously talented agitprop performer Kristina Wong—had its official world premiere in a …

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 12:25PM

First Pics! Stephen Sondheim, Bernadette Peters and Original Into the Woods Stars Reunite at BAM by Matthew Blank

Stephen Sondheim, James Lapine and cast and creative members from the 1987 Tony-winning production of Into the Woods reunited June 21 at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24PM

Review: David Ives' adaptation of a French farce opens in Long Beach, CA by Rob Stevens

Director Matt Walker and his talented cast nearly make pigs fly as everyone scrambles to be named heir.

SOURCE: Haines His Way at 12:17PM

Interview with Acting Teacher: Jeff Seymour. by Corine Cohen

Corine Cohen spoke with acting teacher Jeff Seymour about his acting class next Tuesday at the Triad Theater. The class is free so sign up now if you are in NYC.  The class is Tuesday June …

SOURCE: broadwayshowbiz.com at 12:17PM

The Kilroys New List. Non-Orgy. Tepid Tempest. Bloody Taj. The Week in New York Theater by New York Theater

“The purpose of art is to wake us up,” playwright Paula Vogel said over the weekend, and that’s true even during the summer. Week in New York Theater Reviews My review of The Qualms Ch…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 12:13PM

Al Pacino on Returning to Broadway in David Mamet's 'Daunting & Large' China Doll by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Al Pacino is opening up about returning to Broadway this fall in David Mamet’s China Doll. “I've gotta do the Mamet play, which is daunting and large,” the legend told …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:08PM

Patti Murin and Colin Donnell Tie the Knot! Watch Andrew Rannells Host Their “Bachelorette” Rose Cer by Michael Gioia

Love's Labour's Lost co-stars Colin Donnell and Patti Murin, who started dating while working together at Shakespeare in the Park, officially tied the knot June 19 in Ne…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07PM

'Peter Pan' Soars On Boy Power In Connecticut Repertory Theatre's Production by Frank Rizzo

The show: "Peter Pan" at Connecticut Repertory Theatre at UConn in Storrs.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 12:04PM

Photo Flash: 5 Sexy Backstage Photos from the 25th Anniversary Edition of Broadway Bares

See what the stars of the annual Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS posted on social media from inside their dressing rooms.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM

Special Reports: 5 Facts We Learned About Into the Woods During the Original-Cast Reunion

Creators Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine joined stars Bernadette Peters, Joanna Gleason, Chip Zien, and more for an unprecedented chat at Brooklyn Academy of Music.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM

Theater News: Lisa Kron, Stephen Schwartz, and More Join Dramatists Guild Conference

The four-day program will explore Writing the Changing World.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM
Monday, June 22, 2015 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Twitter, in four sentences by Terry Teachout

• How dare you talk about A when B is infinitely more important? • If I disagree with you, you’re almost certainly arguing in bad faith and probably evil as well. • You are personall…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 11:57AM

Onstage This Week: June 22–28 by American Theatre Editors

From Phoenix to Sarasota, from Falstaff to Rapunzel, it's another wide array of theatre across the U.S.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:56AM

BWW Interview: THE RESIDUALS Guest Star Michael Torpey Chats Commercial Acting by Matt Tamanini

The second Season 2 episode will debut on Tuesday, June 23rd on BroadwayWorld, and will feature actor and commercial legend Michael Torpey as a few different versions of his real-life self. …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:55AM

Will Lady Gaga & Cheyenne Jackson Sing on AMERICAN HORROR STORY? Ryan Murphy Reveals the Answer by TV News Desk

Ryan Murphy responded to reports that AMERICAN HORROR STORY cast mates Lady Gaga and Broadway vet Cheyenne Jackson will be featured in a musical themed story line on the upcoming installment…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:55AM

Immersive CARRIE: THE MUSICAL to Reopen Los Angeles Theatre This Fall by BroadwayWorld

Producers Bruce Robert Harris and Jack W. Batman and The Transfer Group have announced that CARRIE THE MUSICAL will return to Los Angeles this October at the historic Los Angeles Theatre, di…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:55AM

Photo Flash: Happy Now and Happy Hence! Original INTO THE WOODS Cast Reunites in NYC! by BroadwayWorld

Stephen Sondheim,James Lapineand the original cast of Broadway's INTO THE WOODS have returned to the New York stage.The Tony-winning composer and members of the original company, includingBe…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:55AM

Alan Menken's DUDDY KRAVITZ Extends in Montreal by BroadwayWorld

The Segal Centre for Performing Arts is delighted to announce seven new performances to its world premiere production of The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz The Musical, based on the novel b…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:55AM

Full Cast of Broadway's BEAUTIFUL to Perform at Annual Summerstage Festival by BroadwayWorld

Producers Paul Blake and SonyATV Music Publishing announced today that the full cast of Beautiful-The Carole King Musical, the smash hit musical about the early life and career of the legend…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:55AM

Theatre Review: ‘Joseph’ at Sight and Sound Theatre in Lancaster County, PA by Elliot Lanes

Sight and Sound Theatre in Lancaster County, PA has once again brought the Bible to life with another enchanting theatrical experience. This time the production is Joseph and for those who w…

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 11:54AM

Immersive Carrie Returns to Thrill LA Audiences Again by Olivia Clement

An immersive production of Carrie The Musical is set to return to Los Angeles following its recently concluded, acclaimed run at the La Mirada Theatre. The cult thriller musical, based on St…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM

SOMETHING NEW Podcast Welcomes Charlie Johnson by BroadwayWorld

In anticipation of his own concert at the 2015 New York Musical Theatre Festival, award-winning musical theatre writer Joel B. New sat down with the artist Charlie Johnson, who's making his …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:53AM

Poll: Should white actors be cast in black roles? by The Stage

Steven Berkoff has attacked the development of a “no-go zone” for white actors, in which they are unable to play traditionally black

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:53AM

Sneak Peek: ‘Something Rotten!’ Cast Album Review, ‘Broadway By the Year’ Cabaret, & ‘Cheek to Cheek’ in Australia by Musical Theatre Magazine

Here’s another sneak peek at the second issue from the second season of Musical Theatre Magazine! As we near the release of the issue, here’s a little something to help whet your…

SOURCE: musicaltheatremagazine.wordpress.com at 11:45AM

Broadway’s Beautiful Will Be Re-Imagined for Summerstage Concert by Robert Viagas

The full cast of Broadway's Beautiful: The Carole King Musical will perform the show's score, concert-style, for free, outdoors in Central Park this summer as part of the City Pa…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:45AM

The Kilroys Make Another List of Plays by Women You Should Know by American Theatre Editors

As the impact of their first list is still being felt, the group announces a new list that reflects steps to increase the diversity of voices.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:39AM

Thank you, Overcome Fear, Know Yourself, and Ask Advice by Chris Grady

Over Friday and Saturday last week I did CGO Surgeries and coaching sessions with 16 different creative artists from London, UK, Montreal and Los Angeles. It is a time when each practitioner…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:28AM

Check Out Some Rare Pics of Birthday Gal Meryl Streep Onstage, From High School Star to Oscar Winner by Matthew Blank

Academy Award winner Meryl Streep, who celebrates her birthday June 22, is certainly no stranger to the stage. We look back at some of her greatest theatrical roles.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:26AM

‘Driving Miss Daisy’ at Other Voices Theatre by Johnna Leary

The touching and humorous production of Driving Miss Daisy, currently running at Other Voices Theatre, is well-worth the drive to the theater. A beautiful story of a prejudice turned into fr…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:24AM

Larry Kramer Documentary by Barry

     Pride Weekend: Larry Kramer Documentary In Love & Anger June 29                                                     By: Ellis …

SOURCE: theaterlife at 11:18AM

Full-Circle; Churchill Will Return to Chicago For New Engagement by Olivia Clement

Adapted and performed by Ronald Keaton, the Off-Broadway production of Churchill is now set to close July 12 and will return to Chicago's Greenhouse Theater Center July 17 for anothe…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:15AM

Miss Antoinette’s New Orleans Tour! Michael Cerveris Takes His New Tony Around The Big Easy by Michael Cerveris

"On my first real day off after the dizzying days of this year's Tony Awards, I headed down south to my sanctuary/home in New Orleans. Having become perhaps the first person ever t…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:15AM

The Eddie Lounge Reunion Tour: a Capital Fringe Peek by Guest Writer

I’m Eddie. Eddie Lounge. And I’m a lounge singer. I had been a retired lounge singer. No longer. Now, I’m back at the Fringe, baby, and I couldn’t be happier. Capital Fringe has been…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 11:15AM

Blogs: Blog: Highlights from West End Live 2015

A two-day extravaganza showcasing the best of the West End

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 11:15AM

Review: A Work of Art/Chicago Dramatists by Christopher Kidder-Mostrom

There could be many reasons to entitle a play “A Work of Art,” but by doing so the author is either telling you that the play is about a piece of art, whether real or figurative, or the …

SOURCE: Newcity Stage at 11:00AM

Theater News: Five Presidents Extends at Bay Street Theater

Chief executives, present and past, convene at Richard Nixon's funeral.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00AM
Monday, June 22, 2015 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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BWW TV EXCLUSIVE: Sneak Peek of LUCKY STIFF, Starring Jason Alexander, Nikki M. James, Kate Shindle by BroadwayWorld TV

BroadwayWorld is excited to bring you an exclusive sneak peek of the new film adaptation of the Lynn Ahrens andStephen Flaherty musical LUCKY STIFF. This hysterical musical comedy with a rom…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:52AM

DOWNTON ABBEY: The Musical? It Might Be Happening by TV News Desk

According to the UK's Independent, a musical version of the hit historical drama DOWNTON ABBEY may be in the works.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:52AM

PAGEANT Cast Album Gets Released Today; Launch Concert Tonight at 54 Below by BroadwayWorld

The first ever cast recording of the critically-acclaimed musical PAGEANT will be released today, June 22, 2015, digitally and on compact disc via select outlets. The cast of the recent revi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:52AM

VIDEO: Bryan Cranston Revives 'Walter White' for Special Vegas Appearance! by TV News Desk

Bryan Cranston stopped by the Electric Daisy Carnival in Las Vegas and brought along his alter ego, Walter White for a special appearance

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:52AM

The Kremlin Is Not Cool With A Play About Oscar Wilde by Suzi Steffen

“A plan to stage an American theater company’s gay-themed play in Moscow, with support from the United States government, has stalled amid tensions between the two nations and at a t…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 10:30AM

Zizi Strallen and Matt Lee to Star in New U.K Tour of Mary Poppins by Mark Shenton

The new U.K. touring production of Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins, based on the film of the same name, is to star Zizi Strallen in the title role with Matt Lee as Bert. As …

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:30AM

Dual Productions of The Illusionists to Play London and New York by Mark Shenton

 The Illusionists – Witness the Impossible, which played a sell-out season at Broadway's Marquis Theatre last November, is to make its West End debut, beginning pe…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:29AM

BGT Phenomenon Jamie Raven In West End Premiere Of Broadway's Highest Grossing Magic Spectacular

THE ILLUSIONISTS - WITNESS THE IMPOSSIBLE - the world’s best-selling touring magic show which has sold out in 71 cities across 17 countries - comes to London’s West End for the f…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 10:29AM

In Memoriam: James Salter by John Simon

Saturday, June 20, 2015. I read in the Times that the writer James Salter has died at age 90. He was a month younger than I, and a schoolmate in my senior year at the Horace Mann School (in …

SOURCE: John Simon at 10:21AM

Last Chance To See The audience Starring Kristin Scott Thomas As The Queen

Stephen Daldry’s hit production of Peter Morgan’s The Audience will complete its run at the Apollo Theatre on 25 July 2015 as previously announced.  The production, starring…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 10:15AM

Gigli? by Vinnie Costa

Mrs. Brown: “Can I get two tickets to Gigli?” Agent: “I think you mean Gigi…” Mrs. Brown: “No, Gigli, with JLo. She was on the Tonys…” Agent: …

SOURCE: broadwayadjacent.com at 10:10AM

Photo Call: Lena Hall, Tituss Burgess, Adam Kantor, Lindsay Mendez Make Broadway Dreams Come True by Krissie Fullerton

The Broadway Dreams Foundation (BDF) presented its first-ever NYC Summer Performing Arts Intensive this June 8 – 14, 2015 at RWS & Associates in Long Island City, NY. The week was…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:09AM

See Trailer for “Lucky Stiff” Film, With Jason Alexander and Nikki M. James by Michael Gioia

The film adaptation of the Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty musical Lucky Stiff, featuring Tony winners Jason Alexander, Nikki M. James and the late Dennis Farina, will be released in New Yo…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Hedwig and the Angry Inch Star Rebecca Naomi Jones Reveals the Musical, Film & Literary Influences Behind Yitzhak

Hear Rebecca Naomi Jones' really brilliant inspirations behind creating Yitzhak in Hedwig and the Angry Inch.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 10:06AM

Interviews: Ophelia Lovibond: 'Theatre is very addictive'

The actress is making her professional stage debut in The Effect

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 10:04AM

Andrew Lloyd Webber: high training fees mean sector loses out on talent by Matthew Hemley

Andrew Lloyd Webber has fuelled the debate over the affordability of drama training in the UK, claiming talent is “slipping through the gap”

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:04AM
Monday, June 22, 2015 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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GRACE NOTES: Monday, June 22, 2015 by Susan Grace

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SOURCE: Grace Notes Subscription at 09:56AM

Pauline McLynn: ‘They saw everyone in the country for Mrs Doyle before me’ by Nick Smurthwaite

It is 20 years since she left the mad world of Craggy Island behind her, but you feel it wouldn’t take a

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:55AM

NEWS: Britain’s Got Talent’s Jamie Raven joins magic rush in West End Illusionists by Press Releases

THE ILLUSIONISTS - WITNESS THE IMPOSSIBLE™ - the world’s best-selling touring magic show which has sold out in 71 cities across 17 countries - comes to London’s West End for the first …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:46AM

5 Reasons to See ‘It Shoulda Been You’ on Broadway by NewYork.com

It Shoulda Been You, the hilarious musical directed by Emmy and Tony winner David Hyde Pierce, is currently playing on Broadway at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre. Tony winners Tyne Daly and Ha…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 09:45AM

Jesse Tyler Ferguson & More Set for Return of NBC's HOLLYWOOD GAME NIGHT by TV News Desk

Summer hit series HOLLYWOOD GAME NIGHTreturns for a third season with new and returning celebrity players that will join in the fun as they face off in hilarious party games.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:40AM

Bette Midler Tweets Heartfelt Reaction to Charleston Church Shooting by Movies News Desk

Bette Midler turned to Twitter to share her strong reaction to last week's tragic church shooting in Charleston, SC.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:40AM

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 6/22/15- MAN OF LA MANCHA by Stage Tube

Today in 1972, the first Broadway revival of Man of La Mancha opened at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre, where it ran for 140 performances. Man of La Mancha is a musical with a book by Dale Wass…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:40AM

WAKE UP with BWW 6/22/2015 - Kleban Prize, 'MIDSUMMER' in Theaters 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 Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre i…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:40AM

Tony Winner Helen Mirren to Receive 'Legend Award' at Ischia Global Film & Music Fest by Movies News Desk

Oscar and Tony Award winner Helen Mirren will be the recipient of the Ischia Legend Award, in the name of Luchino Visconti.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:40AM

“Downton Abbey” Team Working on a Stage Musical Adaptation by Robert Viagas

"Downton Abbey," the hit PBS television show chronicling the life of the wealthy British Crawley family through the social and economic upheaval before, during and following World …

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:38AM

Not More or Less, just sadly Equal #PrayForCharleston by Fairyprincessdiaries

The Fairy Princess and all of us know that a terrible thing happened in South Carolina. She is not going to mention the name of the domestic terrorist who committed this hate crime, because …

SOURCE: fairyprincessdiaries.com at 09:33AM

Theater review: ‘Uncanny Valley’ explores what makes us human

Capital Stage joins the groundswell of drama about artificial intelligenceMichael Patrick Wiles anchors the play in the role of a robotThe specter of artificial emotion proves truly fascinat…

SOURCE: The Sacramento Bee at 09:30AM

Blogs: Matt Trueman: The unpredictability of the Royal Court is no bad thing

'It is the sign of a theatre taking real risks'

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 09:25AM

Video: Mark Evans on his new book Secrets of Stage Success + win a copy

We chat to the former Wicked and Ghost star about co-authoring a book with Louise Dearman

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 09:25AM

Review: Death in Venice (Garsington Opera at Wormsley)

A thrilling, unwavering new production of Britten's final opera

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 09:25AM

POWs Are On Parade in Vincent Delaney’s “The Art of Bad Men” in NYC NewTACTics Reading by Kenneth Jones

An interview with Seattle playwright Vincent Delaney, whose new history-inspired play is getting a reading in Manhattan June 24-25.

SOURCE: By Kenneth Jones at 09:21AM

Heard the one about the standups who have to bring their own audience? by Marc Burrows

On the open mic scene, comedians are securing their time on stage by bulking out the crowd with paying friends. Is the rise of ‘bringer gigs’ bad for the artform?Wednesday night in centr…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:21AM

The Shadow of a Gunman review – reinvigorates O'Casey's tragicomedy by Helen Meany

Abbey, DublinWayne Jordan strips back Seán O’Casey’s drama, set during the Irish war of independence, to deliver an impressive meditation on violence and reality that feels tellingly mo…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:21AM

Arthur Pita: the David Lynch of dance by Judith Mackrell

The choreographer of a new work for the Royal Ballet’s Edward Watson and former New York City Ballet star Wendy Whelan talks about his influences – and the need to inject glamour into co…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:21AM

DC Black Theatre Festival: ‘Finally Quiet in My Head’ by John Stoltenberg

Madness has been dramatized in theater at least since the ancient Greeks. The mind come loose from its moorings, the persona altered, a terror deep in the self—whether in life or on stage,…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:14AM

THE LAST FIVE YEARS Star Jeremy Jordan Returns to 54 Below Tonight by BroadwayWorld

After a sold-out two-week NYC solo concert debut last fall at 54 Below, Jeremy Jordan returns this summer with a brand new show. Beginning tonight, June 22, Jordan will perform through July …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:06AM

RENT and A CHORUS LINE Casts to Reunite in Starry ROAR Pride Concert Tonight by BroadwayWorld

Broadway Sings for Pride roars into their 5th year and celebrate New York City LGBT Pride with 'Roar', their fifth annual benefit concert, benefiting the Tyler Clementi Foundation, tonight, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:06AM

'KIMMY SCHMIDT' Star Tituss Burgess Offers Summer Performance Master Classes, Beginning Today by TV News Desk

Tituss Burgess, a2015 Critics' Choice Nominee and star of Netflix's Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and NBC's 30 Rock will be offering Master Classes this summer.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:06AM

Fuse Concert Review: Richard Thompson — Moments of Sublimity by Arts Fuse Editor

He came up with one of those transcendent Richard Thompson moments, one to match anything I’ve seen onstage this year.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 09:02AM
Monday, June 22, 2015 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Winners of 2015 Ed Kleban Prizes Bestowed Tonight by Andrew Gans

The Kleban Foundation will bestow the 25th Annual Kleban Awards for outstanding up-and-coming musical theatre writers in a private ceremony June 22 hosted by ASCAP and BMI at ASCAP h…

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:59AM

Beverley Knight Lands New Role, Hedwig Heading To London And Guys & Dolls Announces Transfer #WestEndUpdate

Beverley Knight may be known as the Queen of Soul, but she is on track to becoming a true West End theatrical icon. Knight set the box office alight when she made her West End debut in The B…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 08:49AM

MEDIA MONDAY: The Amazing Grace Logo by JK

With the first new musical of the 2015 - 2016 season beginning previews this week, I thought it would be a great time to look at its logo.  Amazing Grace sets sail at the Nederland…

SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 08:45AM

Bianca Del Rio Gets a Taste of Her Own in a Viciously Funny Drag Roast by Jerry Portwood

Michael MustoBianca Del RioRuPaul's Drag RaceMichael MustoMusto, Courtney Act, Bianca Del Rio, Darienne Lake | Photography by Wilsonmodels Ah, sweet justice. At a Brandon Voss-organized…

SOURCE: Out at 08:45AM

Tony-Winning Skylight Goes Out With a Bang by Michael Gioia, Robert Viagas

Winning the Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play helped boost Skylight to a record-breaking final week of its limited run.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:43AM

Sam Willmott & Sam Carner Receive 25th Annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre Today by BroadwayWorld

The Kleban Foundation is pleased to announce that the 25th annual Kleban Prize for the most promising musical theatre lyricist has been awarded to Sam Willmott and the 25th annual Kleban Pri…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:39AM

Reed Birney, Emily Skeggs & More Set for GTG/Project Shaw's FANNY'S FIRST PLAY Tonight by BroadwayWorld

Gingold Theatrical Group's PROJECT SHAW production of Shaw's rarely produced, Fanny's First Play, is set for tonight, June 22 at 7pm, at Symphony Space's Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theatre 2895 Br…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:39AM

Social Media Shows #INTO THE WOODS #BAM Love with Tweets & Pics! by BroadwayWorld

Below, check out photos and tweets from the historic event which were shared across social media

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Review: Minotaur/Forget Me Not Theatre Company by Christopher Kidder-Mostrom

Early in their studies, young actors often run into what are called A/B Scenes or contentless scenes. These are back-and-forth bits of dialogue that leave everything so undefined that the wo…

SOURCE: Newcity Stage at 08:35AM

In The UK and US, Bias Infects Theatre Reviews by Howard Sherman

“You can’t draw sweet water from a foul well,” critic Brooks Atkinson wrote of his initial reaction to the musical Pal Joey. I don’t know whether Christopher Hart of The Sunday Times…

SOURCE: Howard Sherman at 08:17AM

REVIEW: Ira Lee Collings in ‘A Gay Geezer’s Musical Odyssey’ by Steve

By Aine Abruscati (@AAbruscati) You know you’ve got something good when you’re at a show and you’re rooting for the performer from start to finish. You can’t help but cheer for Ira L…

SOURCE: centerontheaisle.com at 08:17AM

Diane Chorley review – a kitsch night out with Essex's nightclub legend by Brian Logan

Soho theatre, LondonIf you’re up for a Cinzano-fuelled dance and a giggle then this bathetic nostalgia trip with the Duchess of Canvey probably won’t disappoint“Goodnight, my babes, yo…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:04AM
Monday, June 22, 2015 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Finally Quiet In My Head at DC Black Theatre Festival by Britt Oliver

Life in DC can be utterly chaotic and overwhelming. In her new play, Cristina Bejan piles on the daily DC stressors – balancing work, school, family, and friends – which led to the u…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 07:52AM

Douglas Rintoul appointed artistic director of Queen’s Theatre, Hornchurch by Georgia Snow

Douglas Rintoul has been appointed artistic director of the Queen’s Theatre in Hornchurch, east London. Rintoul, who is a freelance director and

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:52AM

Billy Wilder and “Ball of Fire” by Trav S.D.

Today is the birthday of the great Hollywood auteur Billy Wilder (1906-2002). Much like Preston Sturges, some of Wilder’s best work as a screenwriter was written previous to his ascens…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 07:45AM

BWW's On This Day - June 22, 2015

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on June 22 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:34AM

Last trump by Terry Teachout

Having attained an age when I find it increasingly difficult to retrieve names with the effortless ease of my youth, I’m fascinated by the persistence, vividness, and exactitude of my earl…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:30AM

Sing OUT, Louise: The Essential LGBTQ Love Songs, NMT Style by Tim Croner

If you’re anything like me, you’ve been spending the month of June fully immersed in Playbill Pride, Playbill’s celebration of the achievements and representation of the LGBTQ communit…

SOURCE: newmusicaltheatre.com at 07:21AM

Just because: Fats Waller sings “Ain’t Misbehavin’” by Terry Teachout

Fats Waller sings and plays “Ain’t Misbehavin’” in Stormy Weather, directed by Andrew L. Stone and released in 1943. The band includes Benny Carter on trumpet, Slam Stewart on bass, …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:15AM

Visit from a gaggle of fractious critics by Terry Teachout

At long last, here’s an online video of Theater Talk’s 2015 Broadway end-of-season critics’ panel, featuring Ben Brantley of the New York Times, Peter Marks of the Washington Post, Joh…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:05AM

Almanac: Thomas Berger on self-hating cultures by Terry Teachout

“My feeling that not just America but the West is finished is based on a conviction that when a civilization becomes obsessed with its deficiencies, it is degenerating.” Thomas Berger, l…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:00AM
Monday, June 22, 2015 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Stuff: a Capital Fringe Peek by John Feffer

More than 200 years ago, the poet Wordsworth observed that “getting and spending, we lay waste our powers.” Today, “getting and spending” remains a fixation, and we are inundated in …

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 06:54AM

Theatre News: Britain's Got Talent's Jamie Raven to star in West End Illusionists

Seven illusionists will perform in the hit Broadway show at the Shaftesbury Theatre from November

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:52AM

Full Cast of London American Idiot Will Feature “X Factor” Star by Mark Shenton

Full casting has been announced for a new London production of American Idiot, the musical based on Green Day's eponymous album that was originally premiered at Berkeley Rep in 2009 befo…

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:39AM

Full Cast Announced for Future Conditional, Matthew Warchus’s Inaugural Production at the Helm of Lo by Mark Shenton

Full casting has been announced for the world premiere of Tamsin Oglesby's Future Conditional which will inaugurate Matthew Warchus's first season at the helm of London's Old Vic…

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:15AM
Monday, June 22, 2015 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Don’t forget: Memory play The Father affects us all by Terri Paddock

It’s the last chance this week to catch the French playwright Florian Zeller’s mind-bending play The Father, in which the father of the title (played with heart-rending bluster a…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:57AM

Review: Krapp's Last Tape (Barbican Centre)

Director and visual artist Robert Wilson brings Beckett's haunting one-man play to the stage

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:45AM

Gossip: Downton Abbey live tour in the works?

Composer John Lunn and creator Julian Fellowes are planning a musical stage show

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:45AM

Theatre News: Exclusive: Cast announced for Oliver! at the Watermill

The "site-responsive" production opens at the Watermill Theatre in Newbury on 31 July

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:45AM

Episode 316 - Charlie Johnson by Joel B. New

CHARLIE JOHNSON is an artist living in New York. He is currently directing HeadVoice for NYMF. As an actor, Mr. Johnson has been seen in venues across the nation like Paper Mill Playhouse …

SOURCE: Buzzsprout at 05:37AM

Richard Jordan: ‘Lost’ work needs to be treated with due respect by Richard Jordan

Broadway can be a brutal place to produce a show. One day you are sitting on top of a few Tony nominations

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:00AM
Monday, June 22, 2015 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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NEWS: Award offers chance for writers to win £12,000 by James Lillywhite

Image: Perfect Pitch Writers in the UK could win thousands of pounds and a chance to have their piece performed professionally, as part of a London based award. The Perfect Pitch Award, a co…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 04:40AM

Review: Kings of War (Holland Festival)

Michael Coveney reviews Ivo van Hove's reimagining of Henry V, Henry VI and Richard III which will come to the Barbican next year

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 04:30AM
Monday, June 22, 2015 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Can An Ex Officio Member Vote? Aye. by Joe Patti

A potentially problematic assumption many people make is that the status of being an ex officio member of a group limits that person’s voting rights. Nothing could be further from the …

SOURCE: artshacker.com at 03:00AM
Monday, June 22, 2015 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Why is it acceptable for an able-bodied actor to play a disabled character? by Lyn Gardner

We no longer accept white actors blacking up – yet the able-bodied Daniel Radcliffe is playing a physically disabled character in the West End. How come?As I've written here recently, it's…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:43AM

National Morris Weekend - in pictures by Darren Staples/reuters

In 2006 a group of friends who danced with various Morris sides got together to build up the Morris presence at Evesham’s annual asparagus festival. This has rapidly developed into a natio…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:42AM

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

Forced Entertainment tackle all of Shakespeare’s plays on a table top, Lucy Prebble’s The Effect gets its regional premiere in Sheffield, Maxine Peake’s Beryl is back in Leeds and Punc…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:42AM

Gurinder Chadha interview: why Bend It Like Beckham still matters by Jasper Rees

The director tells Jasper Rees why she's turned her hit 2002 film into a West End musical

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 02:00AM

Mark Shenton: Has Kevin Spacey saved his best idea for last at the Old Vic? by Mark Shenton

Kevin Spacey, newly given an honorary knighthood for his services to British theatre, hasn’t just restored the fortunes of the Old Vic

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM
Monday, June 22, 2015 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Adelaide Cabaret Festival – Love Songs For Sir Les by Mick Searles

In Love Songs For Sir Les, Barry Humphries bids farewell to his one and only stint as the Artistic Director to the Adelaide Cabaret Festival with an ode to the outrageously disgusting Sir Le…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 01:14AM

Jonathan Groff: So Much Spring, and Summer by Michael Portantiere

A Tony Award nominee for Spring Awakening, Jonathan Groff has been away from theater for a while, making himself known and beloved in two of the most disparate roles imaginable: as the flawe…

SOURCE: BroadwayStars at 01:04AM

‘Whose Wives are They Anyway?’ Coming to Bowie Community Theatre July 17-August 2nd by Guest Author

In Bowie Community Theatre’s cool summer farce, David McGachen and John Baker have planned a weekend off before their new C.E.O. arrives on Monday. With their wives safely off on a shoppin…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:00AM

John Cleese on Creativity by Lindsay Price

Freud, who analyzed practically everything else, repeatedly denied that psychoanalysis could shed any light whatsoever on the mysteries of creativity. In 1991, John Cleese gave a lecture on …

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AM

'Max' Star Josh Wiggins on Dogs as Co-Stars vs Pets by Young Hollywood

'Max' Star Josh Wiggins on Dogs as Co-Stars vs PetsActor Josh Wiggins stops by the YH Studio to fill us in on his family film 'Max' and the key differences between working with dogs as co-st…

SOURCE: Young Hollywood at 01:00AM
Monday, June 22, 2015 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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BWW EXCLUSIVE: Russell Howard Talks NYC Stand-Up Gig, Comedy Central Series & More by Pat Cerasaro

Today we are talking to one of the top stand-up comedians in the UK who will be bringing his unique brand of comedy to NYC for a special show later this week at the Gramercy Theatre, the ani…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:55AM

Julie Taymor's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Comes to U.S. Theaters Tonight by Movies News Desk

Fathom Events and Omniverse Vision partner to present 'Julie Taymor's A Midsummer Night's Dream' in select U.S. cinemas tonight, June 22 at 700 p.m. local time.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:55AM

Mary Poppins School Holiday Fun – Win tickets to the perfect school holiday outing at Glen Street Theatre by AussieTheatre

AussieTheatre has doubles passes and family passes to giveaway to Mary Poppins School Holiday Fun at the Glen Street Theatre on Sunday June 28, 3pm. Glen Street Theatre is thrilled to pre…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 12:54AM

“Julie Taymor’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream” Hits U.S. Cinemas June 22 by Robert Viagas

"Julie Taymor's A Midsummer Night's Dream," Taymor's imaginative rethinking of Shakespeare's classic that was filmed before a live audience during its 2014 run at T…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:26AM

“Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” Star Offers Master Classes Starting Today by Andrew Gans

Tituss Burgess, who can currently be seen on the hit Netflix series "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt," offers performance master classes in New York beginning June 22.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:26AM

“The Last Five Years” Film Star Plays 54 Below Starting Tonight by Andrew Gans

Tony nominee Jeremy Jordan, recently seen in the film version of Jason Robert Brown's The Last Five Years, returns to 54 Below June 22.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:26AM

Matilda Youngster On Having Two Moms, Explaining Family To Her Friends and Being Proud of Her Parent by Michael Gioia

As part of last year's 30 Days of Pride, we interviewed three sets of same-sex parents within the Broadway community. This year, we turn the spotlight on a young actress in Matilda, …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:26AM

Emily Skeggs, Reed Birney, Everett Quinton, Nick Spangler Are Part of Tonight’s Play-within-a-Play R by Andrew Gans

Gingold Theatrical Group’s Project Shaw continues June 22 at 7 PM with a reading of George Bernard Shaw’s Fanny's First Play, featuring Emily Skeggs, who was Tony Awa…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:26AM

Companies of Rent and A Chorus Line Reunite for Pride Concert Tonight by Olivia Clement

Broadway Sings for Pride presents Roar, the fifth annual benefit concert featuring stars from the worlds of pop, Broadway and television. The June 22 event sees the musical reunions…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:26AM

Playbill Vault’s Today in Theatre History: June 22 by Robert Viagas and Ernio Hernandezand

1920 Opening night of the starry Ziegfeld Follies of 1920 at the New Amsterdam Theatre, featuring performances by Fanny Brice, W.C. Fields and Moran & Mack; and music by Irving Berli…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:26AM

Initial Slate of Tix On Sale for Broadway Color Purple Revival with Jennifer Hudson by Adam Hetrick

Tickets go on sale June 22 at 10 AM to Audience Rewards members for the upcoming Broadway revival of The Color Purple starring Academy Award winner Jennifer Hudson, Cynthia Erivo and Daniell…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:26AM

Tix for Broadway’s Dames at Sea On Sale to General Public Today by Andrew Gans

Tickets for the Broadway debut of Dames at Sea go on sale June 22 to the general public.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:26AM

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