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Sunday, July 12, 2015 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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2015 Capital Fringe Review: ‘POWER! Stokey Carmichael’ by Allison Frisch

Meshaun Labrone takes the stage as 1960s Civil Rights leader Stokely Carmichael. Carmichael is organizing a protest and the diverse audience, just by being in the room, is taking part. ̶…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:58PM

Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend - 7/11-7/12/2015

Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from this weekend Sunday, July 12, 2015 - Sunday, July 12, 2015.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:52PM

Another Hello to Sayonara

It’s had Broadway ambitions for more than a third of a century. Now with the Pan Asian Rep staging, this will be the closest that the wan music ever gets.

SOURCE: broadwayselect.com at 11:45PM

2015 Capital Fringe Review: ‘#Sexts’ by Julia L. Exline

Today’s obsession with modern technology and its effect on relationships is studied in #Sexts, a humorous little play written and directed by Andy De. We meet a group of young friends …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:38PM

2015 Capital Fringe Review: ‘God: The One-Man Show’ by Alex Doll

“I Saw God… and I Have The Pin To Prove It” Comedy (according to Steve Martin) is “a distortion of what’s happening, and there will always be something happening.” No truer s…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:27PM

Fringe Review: ‘Our Lady of the Clouds’ at Atlas Performing Arts Center by Heather Hill

There are few productions I have ever enjoyed as completely or deeply as Our Lady of the Clouds. Written in Spanish by Aristides Vargas under the name, Nuestra Señora De Las Nubes, the play…

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 11:25PM

Theatre Review: ‘Let Them Eat Chaos’ at Woolly Mammoth by Morgan Halvorsen

The Second City is notable for its vast number of talented alumni, including John Belushi, Dan Akroyd, Stephen Colbert, Amy Poehler, Tina Fey, and countless others. These alumni are noted fo…

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 11:20PM

Theatre Review: Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid, Jr.’ at Court Jesters Young People’s Theatre by April Forrer

Court Jesters Young People’s Theatre, Cockpit in Court Summer Theatre presented Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Jr., directed by Liz Boyer Hunnicutt, to a full and enthusiastic house Friday…

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 11:12PM

Singin’ in the Rain confirmed for Sydney’s Lyric Theatre by Cassie Tongue

The classic “splash-hit” Singin’ in the Rain musical will now open at Sydney’s Lyric Theatre in July 2016, with an all-Australian cast led, as previously reported, b…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 11:04PM

Review: Penn & Teller on Broadway

The master magicians are back to give New York City another look at their mix of trickery and comedy.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00PM
Sunday, July 12, 2015 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Review: ‘Penn & Teller on Broadway’ Explores the Illusions of Technology by Ben Brantley

The magicians perform many familiar tricks in their show at the Marquis Theater, but they also demonstrate a 21st-century edge.

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Review: Penn & Teller on Broadway by Brian Scott Lipton

The laughs come as often, if not moreso, than the oohs-and-ahs at “Penn & Teller on Broadway...

SOURCE: cititour.com at 10:24PM

Turning Tricks: Penn and Teller Back on Broadway by David Finkle

Remember what John Boswell quoted Samuel Johnson as saying?

SOURCE: Clyde Fitch Report at 10:24PM

Review: 'Triangle' gets intriguing world premiere in San Jose by Karen D'Souza

Compelling TheatreWorks staging can't quite mask new play's faults as it intertwines two loves stories around a notorious 1911 New York City garment district blaze.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 10:24PM

2015 Capital Fringe Review: ‘BOND: An Unauthorised Parody’ by Natalie Rine

Presented by Tasty Monster Productions in association with Gavin Robertson, BOND: An Unauthorised Parody takes the audience on a wildly hilarious spy adventure that will leave fans young and…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:16PM

The 27 Club lives on at The Butterfly Club by Erin James

Walking down the darkened alleyway of Melbourne’s Carson Place and up a dimly lit stairwell, you could be forgiven for thinking you were entering The Butterfly Club. But from 14 –…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 10:12PM

Review: Penn & Teller on Broadway by Matthew Wexler

by Alex Robinson Nearly 30 years after their award-winning Broadway debut, the comedy/magic duo of Penn & Teller have returned to the Great White Way for a third time in their latest sho…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:09PM

Aisle View: Penn & Teller, Back in Town by Steven Suskin

Penn Jillette and Teller in Penn & Teller On Broadway. Photo: Francis George Penn Jillette and the mononymous Teller...

SOURCE: Huffington Post at 10:09PM

Broadway Review: ‘Penn & Teller on Broadway’

Over the past 14 years, you could catch Penn & Teller live in Vegas, all over television, including on their Showtime series “Penn & Teller: Bulls—!,” and even on a…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:00PM

Beloved magicians return in uneven ‘Penn & Teller on Broadway’ by Elisabeth Vincentelli

PENN & Teller made illusions and sleights of hand cool years before the likes of David Copperfield made them flashy. For 40 years now, the pair have been the instantly...

SOURCE: The New York Post at 10:00PM

'Penn & Teller On Broadway': Theater Review by Frank Scheck

The veteran illusionist duo returns to Broadway for their first NYC stage appearance in fifteen years.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:00PM
Sunday, July 12, 2015 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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Buffy Sainte-Marie inspires indigenous artists by Trish Crawford

Native music steps up on the world stage with artists like Sainte-Marie, Tanya Tagaq and a Tribe Called Red.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 09:51PM

Breaking Character at Capital Fringe by Kelly McCorkendale

Breaking Character starts like the best of the best of teen films: with the popular and not-so-popular squaring off. Who’s right and who’s wrong is clear. The drama is undeserved, but oh…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 09:50PM

2015 Capital Fringe Review: ‘Blind Pug Arts Collective Presents: The Theatre of Self-Loathing Presents: Who’s Afraid of Virginia Wolf?’ by Sophia Howes

This is a rare opportunity to see the avant-garde Theatre of Self-Loathing, bringing the best of Eastern European theatre to the DC audience. Eddie and Cassilda, winners of the 2003 CAPB Awa…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:40PM

Derek Hough looks out for sister Julianne on 'Move Live' tour

High-energy dance show comes to the Fox Theatre on July 24.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 09:38PM

The Muny rocks with Buddy Holly

An early 'jukebox musical' makes its Forest Park debut

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 09:38PM

Jekyll and Hyde: Australian production ‘postponed’ by Erin James

Disappointing news this morning for the Australian cast and crew of Jekyll and Hyde, with confirmation that Opera Australia and GFO have ‘postponed’ the production.  In March …

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 09:06PM

2015 Capital Fringe Review: ‘Barenaked Comedy’ by Katie Bogdan

Sometimes, you just have to lay it all out there. And yes, I am referring to body parts. Barenaked Comedy, advertised as DC’s premiere hybrid burlesque-standup comedy show, is certainly do…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:03PM
Sunday, July 12, 2015 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Review Roundup: New Asian Tour of SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER by BroadwayWorld

Touted as 'the first Filipino-produced musical for the world,' SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER kicks off its new Asian tour in a strictly limited one-month run in Manila playing all weekends at The The…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:56PM

Penn & Teller on Broadway: Theater review by David Cote

Master illusionists Penn and Teller (whose act turns 40 this week!) do better than pull a rabbit out of a hat: They reach deep into our collective need to believe and extract skepticism. It�…

SOURCE: Time Out at 08:40PM

Con Artists with Good Intentions, Penn & Teller Let Us In on the Joke by Robert Kahn

The illusionists return to New York for the first time in 15 years with a sincere and relentlessly beguiling show that includes classics from their repertoire and elements of their Vegas act.

SOURCE: NBC New York at 08:23PM

Crisis of faith comes to a boil in 'Grand Concourse' by Chris Jones

Grand Concourse, a magnificent thoroughfare in the Bronx, was modeled on the Champs-Elysees but, as with sections of Chicago's roughly contemporaneous Boulevard System, current economic real…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 08:08PM

2015 Capital Fringe Review: ‘Artful Justice’ by Ravelle Brickman

History assumes that Adolf Hitler killed himself just before the end of World War II. But what if history were wrong? What if Hitler, acquitted of war crimes by a U.S. court and absolved of …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:04PM

PENN & TELLER ON BROADWAY - Talkin' Broadway's Review by Matthew Murray

Thirty years after they first appeared in New York, Penn Jillette and his partner Teller still have a bit more anti-magic magic to pull out of their bottomless bag of tricks. . . .

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 08:02PM
Sunday, July 12, 2015 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Araberlin by Ryan Mikita

This post is by Ryan Mikita Written almost ten years ago, ":Araberlin" is the story of the mysterious disappearance of Mokhtar (Gabriel Diaz DeSalas), a young man whom it would appear has le…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 07:50PM

It's hit-and-myth with new Moxie Theatre show by James Hebert

Music-laced production boasts strong songs, but saga of goddesses has more humor than depth.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 07:49PM

'DruidShakespeare' review: An epic approach to history plays by Joe Dziemianowicz

Four plays, three kings, 17 bloody years of English history, seven hours onstage. The numbers bespeak the ambition of “DruidShakespeare.”

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 07:49PM

2015 Capital Fringe Review: ‘Awake All Night’ by Natalie Rine

Youth. Vivacity. Not words usually associated with a subject as ancient as Greek gods. Itai Yasur’s Awake All Night, however, presents a new Capital Fringe Festival musical with a young, f…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 07:44PM

Our Lady of the Clouds at Capital Fringe by Ashley Derr

If you are a regular viewer of Latin America plays, you will find a familiar quality in Our Lady of the Clouds. If you are new to the style, this show presents a good opportunity to give it …

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 07:44PM

Meet the Stars of NYMF: Liz McCartney of TONYA & NANCY by Nora Dominick

New York Musical Theatre Festival is in full swing and BroadwayWorld has taken the time to sit down with some of the stars of this years NYMF musicals.Like any great art form, musical theatr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:34PM

2015 Capital Fringe Review: ‘To Err is Falstaff’ by Anne Donnelly

There’s nothing a Fringe audience loves more than remixed Shakespeare. And there’s nothing DC loves more than politics. To Err is Falstaff goes right for the jugular, hitting Capital Fri…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 07:30PM

Fuse Theater Review: “Bells Are Ringing” — Musical Magic from the Berkshire Theatre Group by Arts Fuse Editor

If you love classic musical comedy, this is a production you must see.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 07:15PM

2015 Capital Fringe Review: ‘Out of Sync’ by Allison Frisch

What happens when memories of your past begin to sabotage your present? Doorway Arts Theatre Company tackles this question head on in Out of Sync, a new play by Katie Woods. In the first sce…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 07:00PM

With Shakespeare, how modern is too modern?

Burbank High teacher says Shakespeare is irrelevant, but others say creative interpretation is keySome dramateurs will change setting, characters’ races to convey messageStudents see simil…

SOURCE: The Sacramento Bee at 07:00PM
Sunday, July 12, 2015 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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In Steppenwolf’s ‘Grand Concourse,’ that messy thing we call humanity by Hedy Weiss

"Grand Concourse" is Heidi Schreck's beautiful tragicomedy of life, love, faith, work, aspiration, failure, truth, lies, rebirth and that whole crazy stew we refer to as "humanity." And it i…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 06:59PM

What happened to the donate tab?

Tumblr keeps taking away sidebar code, and Nikka keeps recoding it. Then Tumblr keeps taking it away and Nikka keeps recoding everything. Nikka is banging her head against the wall, and when…

SOURCE: theensemblist.com at 06:54PM

2015 Capital Fringe Review: ‘Hero Complex’ by Anne Donnelly

Live Action Theatre more than lives up to its name in its recent production of Hero Complex. The Action starts right away, when aging superhero Eddie Lear (Peter Boyer) accounts his numerous…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 06:40PM

VIDEO: Got HAMILTON? Tony-Winners Laura Benanti, Helen Mirren, and More Test Their HAMILTON Knowledge with Susan Blackwell by Stage Tube

Lin-Manuel Miranda's latest musical, Hamilton has recently moved into the Richard Rodgers theatre in anticipation of previews, which begin tomorrow, July 13. With opening fast approaching, t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:37PM

Interconnected at Capital Fringe by Kelly McCorkendale

Brandon O’Donnell is dead and he’s left a hot mess in his wake. His family, grief-stricken, struggles through mourning in unhealthy ways, causing a truth to come to light that conceals f…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 06:34PM

Shit Stories: The Best of Our Worst Moments at Capital Fringe by Lisa Chiu

Human digestion is all about breaking down food into base nutritional particles for the body to absorb energy, grow, and repair itself when it’s hurt. Perhaps it’s the overwhelming b…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 06:34PM

2015 Capital Fringe Review: ‘Dust to Dust’ by Sophia Howes

This appealing musical is an engaging discovery, performed by The Class Act Players, a theater company of seniors from Robinson Secondary School and Oakton High School in Fairfax. Toby (Pres…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 06:11PM

Broadway Barks: Gavin Creel, Lena Hall, Beth Malone, Jarrod Spector and more. by Corine Cohen

We chat with Gavin Creel, Lena Hall, Beth Malone, Jarrod Spector and more at Broadway Barks. We hope you enjoy it. Come back soon for more video.  

SOURCE: broadwayshowbiz.com at 06:09PM

Fringe Review: ‘A Family Reunion’ Presented by Out-Side the Box Theatre at Atlas Performing Arts Center by Heather Hill

A Family Reunion, presented by Out-Side the Box Theatre, is an ambitious play that packs quite a punch in the short time it has to deliver. …an explosive, raw exploration… Writte…

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 06:02PM
Sunday, July 12, 2015 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Guts and humanity drive Sacramento muralists

Hennessy Christophel and Sofia Lacin are among the busiest artists in SacramentoWorks include murals in tunnels and on sides of warehouses‘Underbelly,’ under the W/X Freeway, will be the…

SOURCE: The Sacramento Bee at 05:59PM

Review: ‘Skippyjon Jones Snow What’ Continues Tale of a Conflicted Cat by Laurel Graeber

The Siamese cat who believes he’s a Chihuahua has another musical adventure at the Lucille Lortel Theater.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:41PM

Review: No Place Like the Hamptons by Michael Block

The Hamptons have a reputation. It’s where the elite reside. Well, at least part of the time. The Hamptons usually house the “second home.” Of course not all Hamptonites are the same. …

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 05:41PM
Sunday, July 12, 2015 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Photo Flash: Lea Michele Takes Over SCREAM QUEENS Instagram For Comic-Con by TV News Desk

Cast member Lea Michele has taken over the SCREAM QUEENS Instagram account to post pics of the event, and we've got them all Check them out below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:54PM

Texting & Scrolling Messages During SoFla Shows Becoming As Egregious As Ringing Phones by Bill Hirschman

South Florida Theater patrons checking and responding to email during a performance has mushroomed in recent years, but it reached a high water mark last week indicating a worsening of the c…

SOURCE: Florida Theater On Stage at 04:51PM

Meet the Stars of NYMF: Steven Hauck of 210 AMLENT AVENUE by Nora Dominick

New York Musical Theatre Festival is in full swing and BroadwayWorld has taken the time to sit down with some of the stars of this years NYMF musicals.Like any great art form, musical theatr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:38PM

Broadway at the Cabaret - Top 5 Cabaret Picks for July 13-19, Featuring Aaron Lazar, Charles Busch, and More! by Louisa Brady

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

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:38PM

Hip Hop ‘Hamilton’ Heads To Broadway With Massive Advance Ticket Sales by Suzi Steffen

“Mr. Miranda, at an airport on his way to a vacation with his wife in Mexico, picked up a copy of ‘Alexander Hamilton,’ a 2004 biography by Ron Chernow. By the second chapt…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 04:27PM

An Oak Tree by John Morrison

Visitors to Tate Modern will probably have spotted a classic conceptualist work made in 1973 by Michael Craig-Martin entitled 'An Oak Tree' which consists of a glass of water on a bathroom s…

SOURCE: John Morrison at 04:18PM
Sunday, July 12, 2015 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Flamenco firebrand Israel Galván: 'I was probably dancing inside the womb' by Judith Mackrell

Israel Galván is the dance maverick who has reinvented flamenco, pitching it into dark, experimental territory. Will Lo Real, his work about the Holocaust, cause as much outrage at the Edin…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:40PM

Blind Pug Arts Collective Presents: The Theatre of Self-Loathing Presents: Who’s Afraid of Virginia Wolf? at Capital Fringe by Jessica Pearson

Do you trust me? Really, do you trust me? Because if you do, stop reading this review right now and go see Blind Pug Arts Collective Presents: The Theatre of Self-Loathing Presents: Who’s …

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 03:31PM

Salvation Road at Capital Fringe by Brett Steven Abelman

An expert piece of craftsmanship, Salvation Road is the kind of drama that is guaranteed to be enjoyed by any who go see it, but nevertheless challenging to recommend. It’s got some st…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 03:31PM

Review: A Spot to Remember by Michael Block

Sometimes the simplest of concepts make for the most glorious productions. Glitz and glamour, flash and pizzazz are not always necessary in musical theater. And it’s certainly proven in th…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 03:31PM

Actresses in ‘Hamilton’ Take a Trip to a Family Home for a History Lesson by James Barron

At the Schuyler-Hamilton House in New Jersey, the docent turns a historic site into a current treasure, highlighting three sisters whom she called the Kardashians of 1780.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 03:19PM

ArtsBeat: ‘The Bonfire of the Vanities’ Gets Opera Adaptation by Andrew R. Chow

Tom Wolfe’s 1987 novel will be shown in opera form at El Museo del Barrio in October.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 03:19PM

TV Exclusive: BroadwayWorld Introduces SHOWTUNE SHUFFLE - 'The Wizard and I' Edition! by BroadwayWorld TV

The beauty of a long-running Broadway show is being able to see an iconic role portrayed by more than just one star.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:16PM
Sunday, July 12, 2015 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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The Cast Of Something Rotten Pose With Puppies At Broadway Barks. by Corine Cohen

Photo coverage the cast of Something Rotten Pose with the cutest puppies at Broadway Barks. All Photos by Corine Cohen Something Rotten is a Corine’s pick. Look for the review in the t…

SOURCE: broadwayshowbiz.com at 02:34PM

The Great Awkward Hope at Capital Fringe by Sean Craig

On paper, The Great Awkward Hope, a play about making a play about making a play, is a quirky little exploration into the art of making art and what it can say across racial divides. In prac…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 02:21PM

ALICE at Capital Fringe by Jessica Pearson

Added Tweedledee, “you like poetry” “Yes, pretty well- SOME poetry” Alice said doubtfully – Lewis Carroll Using events from Lewis Carroll’s Alice books (Alice’s Adventures in W…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 02:21PM

Review: A Lovable Buffalo by Michael Block

Being proud of who you are is something very prevalent today. No matter where you come from, identity is what defines you. In The Calico Buffalo, a musical adaptation of the same name, EJ St…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 02:21PM

From the Library of Congress Archives: The National Jukebox by Nora Dominick

The Library of Congress is proud to present the National Jukebox archives. The National Jukebox looks to make historical sound recording available for free to the public. The jukebox include…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:06PM

Texting In The Theatre Is Rude, Sure, But It’s Also Flat-Out Stupid For Your Cell Phone’s Battery by Suzi Steffen

“Broadway theaters weren’t built for cell phone usage—many of them date to the early 20th century. They’re made of marble on the outside and have thick walls on the inside, which…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 02:06PM

Patti LuPone Shouldn’t Have To Police Cell Phone Use In The Theatre by Suzi Steffen

“Here’s what I’m wondering. Why haven’t theaters, which have known about this problem for eons, taken a harder line on behalf of their own audiences and productions? Why, in all …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 02:02PM
Sunday, July 12, 2015 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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2015 Capital Fringe Review: ‘Altered Archives’ by Lauren Honeycutt

Memories make us who we are today. Strange as it may seem, the tiniest object may trigger a memory and send us reeling into the past. As part of this year’s Capital Fringe Festival, the da…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:45PM

See Broadway’s Best Cuddle With Some Amazing Pooches at Broadway Barks 17, Hosted by Bernadette Pete by Joseph Marzullo

The 17th annual Broadway Barks fundraiser — the star-studded pet adoption event to benefit NYC animal shelters and adoption agencies founded by Bernadette Peters and Mary Tyler…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:28PM

Photo Call: Bernadette Peters and Andrew Rannells Host Broadway Barks 17 by Joseph Marzullo

The 17th annual Broadway Barks fundraiser — the star-studded dog and cat adoption event to benefit NYC animal shelters and adoption agencies founded by Bernadette Peters and Ma…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:28PM

Spotlight On...Jessica Crouch by Michael Block

Name: Jessica CrouchHometown: Sacramento CaliforniaEducation: NYUSelect Credits: Tour: We Will Rock You (Killer Queen and Oz u/s), All Shook Up (u/s Miss Sandra); Regional: Legally Blonde (E…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 01:22PM

BWW TV: STOMP Cast Gets Rowdy at BROADWAY IN BRYANT PARK! by BroadwayWorld TV

Broadway in Bryan Park kicked off its 2015 program yesterday - and BroadwayWorld was on hand to capture the first day. This week's line-up included performances from the casts of STOMP, FUER…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:22PM

American Lit at Capital Fringe by Ben Demers

The tumultuous personal lives and demons of Hemingway, Mailer, and many of our greatest writers can sometimes overshadow their indelible literary achievements. In American Lit, playwright Ja…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 01:22PM

POWER! Stokely Carmichael at Capital Fringe by Jessica Pearson

Don’t come expecting a history lesson. I know no more about the biographical details of Stokely Carmichael’s life than I did when I entered the theatre. Instead, what I got was a lesson …

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 01:22PM

Century of Slapstick #87: Charlie Chaplin as “A Woman” by Trav S.D.

Today is the 100th anniversary of the release date of the Charlie Chaplin short A Woman (1915). In this Essanay comedy, Chaplin plays his usual park masher, who ends up coming home with Ed…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 01:02PM
Sunday, July 12, 2015 at noon (Broadway Time)
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‘Hamilton’ Heads to Broadway in a Hip-Hop Retelling by Michael Paulson

The musical retelling of the life of the nation’s first Treasury secretary is poised to become not only a hit, but a turning point for the art form and a cultural conversation piece.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:58PM

2015 Capital Fringe Festival Day 3: Mainly on race by Nelson Pressley

Still charting the new network of Capital Fringe Festival venues in Northeast D.C., Peggy McGlone and Nelson Pressley trek to rough-edged bars and polished theaters for poetic fantasies and …

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:58PM

A Spoonful Of Sherman – CD Review by Jonathan Baz

*****Just released on CD, A Spoonful of Sherman is a delightful recording that preserves one of the most sparkling revues of recent years. Staged at the St James Theatre in 2014, the show ca…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:58PM

Broadway Showbiz Chats With Iain At Broadway Barks! by Corine Cohen

I got to talk with the adorable Iain ( Iain Loves Theatre) at Broadway Barks yesterday. Iain is really special and made my week. It took everything I had not to pinch the sweet and funny the…

SOURCE: broadwayshowbiz.com at 12:50PM

THE COBALTEANS - Talkin' Broadway's Review by Matthew Murray

A group of young, straight men might not seem like a natural, or even workable, subject for a musical that's about the way people — most notably friends — respond to an unthinkable trage…

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 12:35PM

BWW Exclusive: The Tradition Continues- Checking In with the Recipients of Last Season's Gypsy Robes! by BroadwayWorld

Today, we celebrate all the performers that earned the right to wear the robe this past season, including Tracee Beazer, Jess LeProtto, Jeremy Davis, Barrett Martin, Katie Webber, Cameron Ad…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:25PM

No AIDS No Maids at Capital Fringe by Sara Lepley

While the subtitle, “Stories I can’t f*ckin’ hear no more,” hinted at aggression, this was a performance that came from a place of understanding, not anger. When Dee Dee Batteast hea…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 12:16PM

ROGER (Not His Real Name) at Capital Fringe by Tim Treanor

Behold the wretch. He squats before you, sputtering and muttering, shaking his sweat-drenched, alcohol-infused head and slapping his thigh repeatedly. He sorts through his bag of garbage, oc…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 12:16PM

Tonight on TCM: Shorts Plus Two Harold Lloyd Classics by Trav S.D.

Tonight on Turner Classic Movies from 8pm-Midnight (Eastern), a variety of vintage film shorts, including Robert Benchley’s 1935 gem How to Sleep, and a bunch of Pete Smith Specialtie…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 12:15PM

Blog: Wingardium Levi-Oh dear by Jack Cray

Image: Creative Commons I recently read in The Stage that J.K Rowling is bringing the Harry Potter world out of the books and onto the stage. ‘Hmm’ I thought to myself when I read it. Ro…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 12:09PM
Sunday, July 12, 2015 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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As Seen on NBC New York: Best Outdoor Entertainment This Summer! by Steve

This morning, Center On The Aisle’s editor-in-chief, Steve Schonberg made another appearance on NBC TODAY in New York, this time to share his top picks for great outdoor entertainment …

SOURCE: centerontheaisle.com at 11:42AM

Acclaimed Canadian opera singer Jon Vickers dies at 88 by Tu Thanh Ha

Nicknamed ‘God’s tenor’, Vickers earned a companionship in the Order of Canada and two Grammy Awards

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 11:41AM

Photo Flash: Ben Platt, Laura Dreyfuss, and More in DEAR EVAN HANSEN by BroadwayWorld

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater presents Ben Platt Pitch Perfect, The Book of Mormon in the original world-premiere musical DEAR EVAN HANSEN which just debuted on Friday,…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:38AM

In Memoriam: Roger Rees by Matthew Wexler

Roger Rees, the legendary, Tony Award-winning actor, and Tony Award nominated director, passed away on July 10, 2015 at his home in New York City, after a brief journey with cancer.  His hu…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 11:32AM

Check out this gorgeous take on “Girl In The Mirror” from Grand… by Matt Merritt

Check out this gorgeous take on “Girl In The Mirror” from Grand Hotel. A lovely vocal from Victoria Serra!GRAND HOTELBook by Luther Davis Music and Lyrics by George Forrest and R…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:23AM

For anyone who hates assholes that text in theaters... by Ken Levine

You're going to love this.

SOURCE: Ken Levine at 11:19AM

Review: “Bells Are Ringing” at Berkshire Theatre Group by Westfield Newsroom

PITTSFIELD – Those late great Broadway writers Betty Comden and Adolph Green have enjoyed a banner year this season. Their first musical collaboration with Leonard Bernstein and Jerome…

SOURCE: thewestfieldnews.com at 11:19AM

Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, 7/11 Part 2 - FUN HOME, MATILDA, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, and More! by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld collected as many of yesterday's evening Saturday Intermission Pics as we could to bring you Part 2 of our July 11 SIP round-up Check out Part 1 HERE.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:16AM

Meet the Stars of NYMF: Devin ILaw of WEARING BLACK by Nora Dominick

New York Musical Theatre Festival is in full swing and BroadwayWorld has taken the time to sit down with some of the stars of this years NYMF musicals.Like any great art form, musical theatr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:16AM

Never Never at Capital Fringe by Tim Treanor

The Washington Post humor columnist Alexandria Petri has here written a play about the least funny subject imaginable: pedophiles. And is it funny? Yes, uproariously so. And is it heartbreak…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 11:16AM

The Second Coming of Joan of Arc by Lorraine Treanor

Jeanne d’Arc (1412-31), who in this play uses her mother’s premarital name, Romée, was a charismatic leader and a military genius who improbably – because she was an illiterate peasan…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 11:16AM
Sunday, July 12, 2015 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Edward Bernds by Trav S.D.

Today is the birthday of screenwriter and director Edward Bernds (1905-2000). Bernds got in on the ground floor of professional radio broadcasting as a teenager in his native Chicago. When t…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 10:54AM

2015 Capital Fringe Review: ‘Girl Versus Corinth’ by Allison Frisch

Lights up and fog rolls over the stage. Television screens project images of stars glittering in the night sky. Three silhouettes appear in the eerie lighting and female voices begin to int…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:52AM

2015 Capital Fringe Review: ‘Straight Faced Lies’ by Robert Montenegro

As is implied by the title of Mark Jason Williams’ bleak comedy Straight Faced Lies, the members of the oppressively dysfunctional Ryan family aren’t very good at this whole…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:49AM

2015 Capital Fringe Review: ‘Shit Stories: The Best of Our Worst Moments’ by Emily Gilson

As you can probably guess from the title, this is a show about shit. Mostly literal shit, but there’s some figurative shit thrown in for good measure. The 7 storytellers on Team McVey are …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:19AM

Photo Flash: Lena Hall & Lawrence Leritz Adopt Sisters at Broadway Barks by BroadwayWorld

The 17th annual Broadway Barks fundraiser was held July 11 in Shubert Alley. Broadway's brightest were in attendance, including Tony Award-winner Lena Hall. Below, check out a photo of Hall …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:16AM

Photo Flash: First Look at Brittany Walters, Alexis Sims, Dorian McCorey, & More in Theatre Raleigh's DREAMGIRLS Directed by Lauren Kennedy by BroadwayWorld

Catch the dream when Theatre Raleigh presents Dreamgirls at Kennedy Theatre tonight, July 8-26 July 8 Preview Night, July 9 Opening Night. Don't miss this amazing production and the next ins…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:16AM

Samantha Marie Ware, Christy Altomare & More Join BROADWAY LOVES KATY PERRY at 54 Below Tomorrow by BroadwayWorld

On July 13th over a dozen of Broadway's most distinctive voices will celebrate larger-than-life recording artist Katy Perry at 54 Below, singing her signature party anthems and her most hear…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:16AM

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 7/12/15- Cheyenne Jackson by Stage Tube

Happy Birthday Cheyenne Jackson Jackson has been featured in Broadway shows including XANADU, FINIAN'S RAINBOW, THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE, and AIDA. His first Broadway leading role in ALL SHO…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:16AM

Overheard… If you don’t need a seat, you don’t need me. by Vinnie Costa

Mr Brown: “Do you only handle tickets for the theatre?” Agent: “No, we also handle concerts and sporting events. Basically, anything you need a seat for.” Mr Brown: &…

SOURCE: broadwayadjacent.com at 10:10AM

In The Writer's Room, One Woman Quietly Makes Late Night History by Eric Deggans

Robin Thede's wide-ranging career has included stints in both journalism and comedy. Now, at The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore, she's the first black woman to work as a head writer in late…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 10:09AM

Opening Tonight on Broadway: Penn & Teller by NewYork.com

The magic show Penn & Teller on Broadway officially opens tonight on the Great White Way. The famous comedy duo have been performing together for four decades, and are taking the stage i…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 10:00AM
Sunday, July 12, 2015 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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2015 Capital Fringe Review: ‘SONATA: The Naked Theatre Project’ by Allison Frisch

“Hi. Yes. Okay. Sorry.” For the first three “movements” of the actor symphony SONATA: The Naked Theatre Project, written and directed by Solomon Haileselassie, these are the only…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:48AM

Watch Bernadette Peters Sing to a Pooch in Broadway Barks 2015. by New York Theater

Bernadette Peters and Andrew Rannells play host to Broadway Barks 17 on July 11, 2015, with dozens of Broadway stars helping local animal rescue and adoption agencies find permanent homes fo…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 09:43AM

Michelle Obama Leaves KINKY BOOTS Cast Heartfelt Letter After Performance by Sally Henry

The Obamas said, 'YEAH' to Broadway this weekend and 'loved every minute of it.'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:31AM

Roger Rees obituary by Michael Coveney and David Edgar

Versatile British actor known for his stage roles in Shakespeare and the RSC’s Nicholas Nickleby who found fame in the US in Cheers and The West WingRoger Rees, who has died aged 71 after …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:29AM

She Stoops to Conquer review – dull outing for Goldsmith's shining comedy by Lyn Gardner

Theatre Royal, BathSo much more is needed from this production – a light comic touch, generosity of spirit and more polish on performances“To be sure, aunts of all kinds are damned bad t…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:29AM

Fuse Film Review: Maine International Film Festival — Off and Running with “Eisenstein” by Arts Fuse Editor

Eisenstein in Guanajuato is another major achievement from the iconoclastic British director Peter Greenaway.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 09:22AM

2015 Capital Fringe Review: “Augustus The Sissy’ by Allison Frisch

Close your eyes during Dana Scott Galloway’s performance of Augustus the Sissy you will be drawn in by his gravelly Texas drawl and the rhythmic pattern of the words he speaks. It’s like…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:17AM

BWW TV Exclusive: The Man Behind the Pen- Meet Caricature Artist Ken Fallin! by BroadwayWorld TV

Just last month, BroadwayWorld announced a new partnership with renowned caricature artist Ken Fallin, a life-long theater enthusiast, who has drawn many Broadway and Off-Broadway production…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:10AM

VIDEO: Walter Afanasieff to Pen New Music and Broadway Musical for Idina Menzel, Plus New Barbra Streisand Album by Sally Henry

Idina is headed back to Broadway, but not before she returns to the pop music scene. Songwriter Walter Afanasieff, known for 'The Heart Will Go On,' Mariah Carey's 'Hero,' and many more hits…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:10AM

2015 Capital Fringe Review: ‘Salvation Road’ by Robert Montenegro

Every year the Fringe produces a few real standouts among its more serious offerings. D.W. Gregory’s thoughtful and funny Salvation Road is an excellent example. Anchored by a talen…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:01AM

Shows for Days - the Patti LuPone saga continues by Oscar E. Moore

Perhaps that infamous cellphone offender was texting the box office demanding a refund.

SOURCE: Talk Entertainment at 09:00AM

Josie Cerise: ‘Rain adds to an outdoor performance’ by David Hutchison

A professional actor for five years, Josie Cerise has played on stages ranging from the Lyric Theatre in the West End to

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:00AM
Sunday, July 12, 2015 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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2015 Capital Fringe Review: ‘Good Egg Fables’ by Natalie Rine

Why did the chicken cross the road? To create a heartwarming play devised by Good Egg Community Theatre! Their Good Egg Fables, now playing at Capital Fringe’s Brookland Artspace Lofts, b…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:41AM

2015 Capital Fringe Review: ‘Never Never’ by Karim Doumar

Alexandra Petri’s Never Never is absolutely brilliant. It explores a heavy topic – pedophilia – without being overbearingly serious and dark. In fact, it was wildly funny. That said, P…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:21AM

Yes No Maybe – Part 2 – the shows by Chris Grady

We are moving swiftly towards Edinburgh Festival, the Camden Fringe now entering its 10th year under Zena and Michelle, and an amazing smorgesboard of good, great, and not quite to my taste …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:17AM

SHOWS FOR DAYS – Better to forget by Oscar E Moore

I was there.  Thursday July 9th, the night after the “snatching of the cellphone scandal” when Patti LuPone strode on stage before the start of the ill-fated SHOWS FOR DAYS enunciating …

SOURCE: Oscar E. Moore at 08:13AM

Quizzes: Test your theatre knowledge: Musical theatre WXYZ

The final chance to see how well you know musical logos

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 08:13AM

Theatre News: Jon Vickers 1926-2015

A personal appreciation of the great tenor who has died aged 88

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 08:13AM

Diary of a theatre addict: 6 shows in London, 2 more in NYC, plus a car breakdown in middle lane during a tube strike by Mark Shenton

I'm in a sweltering New York right now -- but I've kept the heat on for myself with lots of shows and interviews planned.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:11AM

Bands, Bars, and Bass: How Dave Malloy and Pigpen Theatre Co. Are Playing with Music by HowlRound

By Dan Rider. Dan Rider considers the line between a theatrical play and a live music concert in theatre today by looking at theatre artists who are also bands.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 08:05AM

Canadian tenor Jon Vickers dies at 88: Royal Opera House

TORONTO (Reuters) - Canadian tenor Jon Vickers, a celebrated opera singer once called 'God's tenor' for his voice and deep faith, has died, London's Royal Opera House said, citing a statemen…

SOURCE: Reuters at 08:03AM

Quiz: Did these musicals start on the stage or screen? by Roger Catlinthe Washington Post

The musical version of "Once," the tale of a Dublin street musician whose encounter with a young woman changes his life, has earned praise from critics and audiences alike: The show won eigh…

SOURCE: Denver Post at 08:03AM

Men on the Verge of a His-Panic Breakdown Turns Twenty by HowlRound

By Guillermo Reyes. Guillermo Reyes reflects on the twentieth anniversary of his play, remembers how it was received, and the challenges he came across making it.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 08:00AM
Sunday, July 12, 2015 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Yes No Maybe by Chris Grady

Three things this week have reminded me of the very powerful, and very important, trust exercise which is called “Yes No Maybe”. It is used to start many couples and group work &…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:41AM

2015 Capital Fringe Review: ‘Brothel’ by John Stoltenberg

Playwright Isa Seyran has told forthrightly the origin story of Brothel: Reading about the extreme gender imbalance of men to women in North Dakota resulting from an oil boom thanks to frack…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 07:23AM

What to Do When the Star Is Out by [email protected]

What happens when the performer you came to see is not to be seen?

SOURCE: About.com - Theater at 07:22AM

BWW's On This Day - July 12, 2015

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on July 12 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:12AM

Craig Revel Horwood: ‘It’s more interesting playing villains’ by Nick Smurthwaite

It is tempting to ask Craig Revel Horwood, scourge of the Strictly also-rans, to rate my interview technique from one to 10,

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:00AM
Sunday, July 12, 2015 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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The Production Company: West Side Story by Anne-Marie Peard

The Production Company was formed in Melbourne in 1999 by Jeanne Pratt AC. Still supported by individual and business sponsors, they present three short-run musicals a year with the ongoing …

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 06:59AM

A Shrew’d Affair: The Taming of the Shrew by Joe Clarke

  by JK Clarke Shakespeare’s comedies are meant to be merry. Too often analysis of these plays get bogged down in breakdowns of meaning, symbolism and social acceptability. But one...…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 06:53AM

Gloria – Eat or Be Eaten! by Sandi Durell

      By: Sandi Durell       The only thing missing are the boxing gloves in 30 year old Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ (An Octoroon, Appropriate) latest commentary,…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 06:40AM

For Micky Dolenz, it’s Monkee see, then Monkee do by Marianne Garvey, Brian Niemietz & Oli Coleman With Rachel Maresca

Micky Dolenz finished back to back performances of his show at Studio 54.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 06:25AM

Michelle Obama, daughters see 'Kinky Boots' on Broadway by Joe Dziemianowicz, Rich Schapiro

First Lady Michelle Obama and her two daughters brought their dancing shoes to the Saturday matinee of “Kinky Boots.”

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 06:25AM

Wickerham & Lomax wins Sondheim Artscape Prize by Ian Duncan

Wickerham & Lomax, a pair of Baltimore artists, were awarded the 10th annual Sondheim Artscape Prize Saturday at a ceremony at the Baltimore Museum of Art.

SOURCE: The Baltimore Sun Subscription at 06:25AM

Dance friends reunite by Carrie Seidman

For the first time since high school, Fuzion's Leymis Bolanos-Wilmott and childhood friend Stephanie Bastos come together to create...... Read more » The post Dance friends reunite appe…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 06:25AM

Behind the Scenes: 'Mame' gets a makeover at freeFall Theatre by Jay Handelman

Matthew McGee takes on the iconic role of Mame Davis in a new production of Jerry Herman's hit musical.... Read more » The post Behind the Scenes: 'Mame' gets a makeover at freeFall The…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 06:25AM

What I Love | Rick Elice and Roger Rees - Slide Show - NYTimes.com

The actor Roger Rees, far left, and the playwright Rick Elice live in the Beresford on the Upper West Side. “What Roger liked about the apartment was the thing I thought would have to be …

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 06:21AM

Old play turns out to speak to modern problems

'The Killing of Sister George' has lost its shock value but kept its point.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 06:00AM

Patti LuPone talks about ringing phones and Broadway's woes

While onstage Wednesday, actress caught someone texting during the play and swiped the phone out of the patron's hand.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 06:00AM

Union Avenue opens season with traditional 'Don Giovanni'

Talented performers include Galen Scott Bower in the title role.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 06:00AM
Sunday, July 12, 2015 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Penn & Teller on their new Broadway show

"We don't do magic, we do tricks," Penn explained.

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 05:51AM

David Suchet: ‘Actors owe it to their fans to tour’ by Mark Shenton

David Suchet isn’t an actor shy of reading his reviews. (He invariably has no reason not to). But it was one review

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:00AM
Sunday, July 12, 2015 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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NEWS: Famous theatre for children celebrates ten year anniversary by James Lillywhite

A famous children’s theatre in London is celebrating its tenth anniversary in their theatre. The Unicorn Theatre was officially opened on Tooley Street on December 1 2005, and is now looki…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 04:07AM
Sunday, July 12, 2015 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Volpone review – slick and well acted, but too self-consciously modern by Clare Brennan

RSC, Stratford-upon-AvonTrevor Nunn’s tech-savvy update reduces this vicious comedy to a slight entertainmentNeon lights, glass-panelled walls, information flashing along an LED strip, mob…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:54AM

Pink Mist review – intense, spare theatre by Susannah Clapp

Bristol Old VicOwen Sheers interviewed soldiers recently wounded in Afghanistan for his harrowing tale of young lives shattered by warPink mist is the spray of blood that hangs in the air wh…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:54AM

The Skriker review – extraordinarily prescient by Susannah Clapp

Royal Exchange, ManchesterCaryl Churchill’s doom-wreaking Skriker, created 20 years ago, proves to be a primary figure of modern theatreShe would not be welcome as a member of the Garrick …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:54AM

Other Stories review – flashing the artistic wealth of experience by Luke Jennings

Wendy Whelan and Edward Watson bring the riches of their long careers to five specially commissioned new worksThe US ballerina Wendy Whelan and Royal Ballet principal Edward Watson are in th…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:54AM

Cinderella review – pagan thrills and a captivating heroine by Luke Jennings

London ColiseumChristopher Wheeldon and the Dutch National Ballet’s Anna Tsygankova give us a young woman’s transition from hesitant girl to exuberant womanChristopher Wheeldon’s Cinde…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:54AM

The struggle for the soul of British dance by Luke Jennings

A trio of influential choreographers have claimed that Britain’s contemporary dance schools are no longer producing talent capable of performing at the highest level. Are teachers encourag…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:54AM

Burt Bacharach: 'I never meant to hurt anyone' by Nigel Farndale

As the songwriter's work is reimagined in a new London show, he talks to Nigel Farndale about the price of fame

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 03:00AM
Sunday, July 12, 2015 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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2015 Capital Fringe Review: ‘The Girl With Two Belly Buttons’ by Karim Doumar

The Girl With Two Belly Buttons, written and directed by Jeryl Parade, is a heartwarming story. A woman, Izzy, suffers from a rare muscular disorder which requires that she use a feeding tub…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:16AM

Sylvia Young Theatre School: The youngsters earning fame the hard way by Kate Bussmann

The Sylvia Young Theatre School produced stars such as Rita Ora and Amy Winehouse. The class of 2015 are aiming to follow in those famous footsteps

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 02:00AM

How to get your kids into stage school by Ashlie Brombley

For kids desperate to show off their talents, stage school can be the place for them to thrive. But how do you go about getting your children into stage school?

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 02:00AM
Sunday, July 12, 2015 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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2015 Capital Fringe Review: ‘How to Be a Good Mom… When You’ve got a Schizophrenic Mother for a Role Model’ by Robert Montenegro

With a title like How to Be a Good Mom… When You’ve Got a Schizophrenic Mother for a Role Model, Pamela Meek’s storytelling piece can seem intimidating at first. But spend …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:41AM

‘Let Them Eat Chaos’ at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company by Wendi Winters

Remember that now-classic line from Jerry Maguire? “You had me from hello!” That’s how the audience felt about one minute into The Second City’s new production Let Them East Chaos, o…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:19AM

Opening Night: Penn & Teller Celebrate Their Latest Broadway Opening

The magicians take the stage tonight at the Marquis Theatre.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00AM

Theater News: Girlfriend Starts Its Run at Center Theatre Group

The rock musical begins performances tonight at the Kirk Douglas Theatre.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00AM
Sunday, July 12, 2015 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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This Week’s Picks! Rock Out to Katy Perry, Go Wild with Sutton Foster & Watch NPH Play Talent Scout by Pete Croatto

It's the dog days of summer, but the Great White Way is buzzing with opening nights of Penn & Teller on Broadway on July 12 and Amazing Grace on July 16. What else is up th…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:46AM

2015 Capital Fringe Review: ‘After Eleven’ by Annetta Dexter Sawyer

Once the lights are up, After Eleven is relentless. With persistent intensity, Rebecca Roy delivers a monologue that switches from a mother character to that of a child who suffers with ment…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:36AM

Your Sunday Afternoon Zen: Paul Capsis and ‘Natural Woman’ by Cassie Tongue

It’s Sunday afternoon in winter: we could all do with some warming up, so let’s showcase someone exuding warmth: national treasure Paul Capsis. A wonder of a performer in cabaret…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 12:26AM

Stealing the Spotlight, Broadway Sidekicks Chat About the Ups and Downs of Being the Best Friend by Whitney Spaner

They may be the sidekicks, but they're not second fiddle. Actors who have made their careers playing the best friends to Broadway's leading ladies men weigh in on the benefits of bei…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Playbill Vault’s Today in Theatre History: July 12 by David Gewirtzman and Ernio Hernandez, Robert Viagas

1895 Birthday of Oscar Hammerstein II, scion of a notable theatrical family who went on to become its most famous and honored member as a lyricist and librettist. Hammerstein enjoyed a major…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Playbill Poll: What Musical Should Jake Gyllenhaal Do Next? Readers Respond! by Playbill Staff

Jake Gyllenhaal took us all by surprise in the recent Encores! staging of Little Shop of Horrors, so we thought: What musical should he take on next? Our readers sounded off on Gyllenhaal…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Words of Helen Keller Inspire Three Days to See, Premiering Tonight by Olivia Clement and Adam Hetrick

The Transport Group production of Three Days to See, a play based on the words of American author Helen Keller, begins previews July 12 at Theatre 79.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Penn & Teller Pull a Broadway Opening Night Out of the Hat Tonight by Robert Viagas

Penn & Teller on Broadway brings the provocative New Vaudeville magician team back to the Great White Way for a six-week stand, officially opening July 12 and continuing through …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

2015 Capital Fringe Review: ‘Ambien Date Night’ by Ilana Silverstein

From the moment I entered Atlas’ Lab II, I was primed to laugh and have a great time. An overly-friendly brunette demanded my attention and directed me toward my friend who was saving our …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:00AM

Where It All Began A Conversation With Lin-Manuel Miranda and His Hamiltonian Father by Michael Gioia

Alexander Hamilton reminded Lin-Manuel Miranda of his father, and now his #Hamilton hits Broadway — but where did he get his start? We take a trip far uptown to his childhood h…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Millennium Dance Complex's Pittsburgh branch proves it's got the moves in first year by Jane Vranish / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Tawni Darby knows how to catch dancers’ attention — even if she’s not on the dance floor.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 12:00AM

2Do this week, July 12-18: Cultural events around Pittsburgh by Pittsburgh Post-Gazettte

TODAY THROUGH NEXT SUNDAY 

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