Thursday, July 23, 2015 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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Some Theatrical Entries for Tell an Old Joke Day by David Lefkowitz

You may not know this. In fact, there’s no particular reason for you to know it, but July 24th is “Tell an Old Joke Day.” Yes, a day apparently exists that is devoted to recounting qui…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 11:28PM

Colin Quinn the New York Story review – comic unpeels the Big Apple by Alexis Soloski

Cherry Lane Theater, New YorkIn a show invisibly directed by Jerry Seinfeld, the comedian riffs entertainingly on New York’s history, but his grouchy schtick winds up staleThe comedian Col…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:20PM

Review: It's Good to Be the Pope! by Michael Block

The colorful comic book world has found its way on stage before. From a little orphan girl to a web-slinging spider dude, there's something about a world of color and pop that translates to …

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 11:09PM

Review - Colin Quinn: The New York Story by Brian Scott Lipton

Colin Quinn is extremely funny under Jerry Seinfeld's almost invisible direction.

SOURCE: cititour.com at 11:09PM
Thursday, July 23, 2015 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Review: Colin Quinn, Full of Nostalgia for Gritty Old New York by Jason Zinoman

In a monologue directed by Jerry Seinfeld, Mr. Quinn laments the city’s positive attitude.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:28PM

Colin Quinn: The New York Story by Sandi Durell

                By: Sandi Durell     Colin Quinn fans take note! Your burning desire to delve into the history of our great city... The post…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 10:20PM

Montclair kids perform in 'A Tale of Two Broadways'

More than a dozen Montclair kids perform in the new musical 'A Tale of Two Broadways' at Gas Lamp Junior Players in Glen Ridge on Friday, July 24 and Saturday, July 25.

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 10:09PM

Colin Quinn’s solo ‘New York Story’ is his best work yet by Elisabeth Vincentelli

Colin Quinn is having a moment: His supporting turns on “Girls” and “Inside Amy Schumer” have been delish, and he has a substantial part in Schumer’s hit movie “Trainwreck.” No…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 10:04PM

Review Roundup: COLIN QUINN: THE NEW YORK STORY Opens Off-Broadway by Review Roundups

COLIN QUINN THE NEW YORK STORY,a new comedy written by and starring Colin Quinn, based on his book The Coloring Book Grand Central Publishing and directed by Jerry Seinfeld,opens tonight, Ju…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:04PM

Off Broadway Review: ‘Colin Quinn The New York Story’

No wonder Jerry Seinfeld loves this guy. Colin Quinn is the quintessential New Yorker: rude, lippy, pushy, opinionated, pugnacious, and full of attitude — the very qualities he celebrates…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:00PM
Thursday, July 23, 2015 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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2015 Capital Fringe Review: ‘DancEthos with The West Shore Piano Trio’ by Jessica Vaughan

DancEthos is not your average dance company – filled with identical stick thin dancers sashaying in unison behind a soloist. Company founder and director Tiffany Haughn has a gift for …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:46PM

COLIN QUINN THE NEW YORK STORY - Talkin' Broadway's Review by Matthew Murray

Ethnic jokes. I shouldn't have even said it, should I?

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 09:42PM

'Colin Quinn: 'The New York Story' review: Hits, misses

Colin Quinn is not trying to bring back the ethnic joke, is he? Please, he's much too deep and smart for that, right? And yet, there is a nostalgia -- better, an exasperated, irritated wistf…

SOURCE: Newsday Subscription at 09:40PM

PICNIC's Maggie Grace Joins THE SCENT OF RAIN AND LIGHTNING by Movies News Desk

According to a recent Deadline exclusive, three new cast members have joined the indie drama THE SCENT OF RAIN AND LIGHTNING --Maika Monroe,Maggie Grace andBrad Carter.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:04PM

Review: Colin Quinn The New York Story

A comedian pays tribute to the city of his birth and all the crazy people who have also called it home.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:00PM

'Colin Quinn: The New York Story': Theater Review by Frank Scheck

Colin Quinn delivers comedic riffs on the history of the Big Apple in his new solo show directed by Jerry Seinfeldread more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:00PM
Thursday, July 23, 2015 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Broadway Mourns Theodore Bikel by Barry

BROADWAY TO DIM ITS LIGHTS FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2015  AT 7:45 PMIN MEMORY OF CELEBRATED ACTOR THEODORE BIKELThe Broadway community mourns the loss of acclaimed performer Theodore Bikel, …

SOURCE: theaterlife at 08:54PM

SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS Open Air Theatre, Regent’s Park W1 by Libby Purves

GLORIOUS BRIDES AND BROTHERS…  LP NIPS BACK  MID-HOL TO CATCH THEM ALL Innocent virgins abducted from their family hearth, carried off  to wild territory by lawless bearded gunmen a…

SOURCE: theatrecat.com at 08:32PM

Sophie-Louise Dann, Sally Ann Triplett and Keith Ramsay to Lead Jerry Mitchell's BECOMING NANCY Workshop by Jessica Showers

Jerry Mitchell is currently developing a musical based on Terry Ronald's book, BECOMING NANCY, and the Daily Mail writes that Sophie-Louise Dann, Sally Ann Triplett pictured, left and newcom…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:22PM

Never Before Has a Boy Wanted More! OLIVER! Movie to Conduct Nationwide Search for Leading Lads; Toby Haynes to Direct by Jessica Showers

As previously reported,a 'grittier' big screen version of Lionel Bart's OLIVER is aiming to startproduction next year in London, via Cameron Mackintosh and Working Title Films. Now, the Dail…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:07PM

FISH IN THE DARK's Larry David Will Not Be Returning to the Great White Way: 'I'm Not Going to Re-Up for This' by Jessica Showers

Larry David's record-breaking hit comedy FISH IN THE DARK, starring Jason Alexander and directed by Anna D. Shapiro, will extend its limited engagement for an additional two weeks through Sa…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:07PM

Alicia Hinds, Spencer Garrett & More Join Bryan Cranston for TV Adaptation of Tony-Winning ALL THE WAY by TV News Desk

Alicia Hinds, Spencer Garrett amp More Join Bryan Cranston for TV Adaptation of Tony Winning ALL THE WAY.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:07PM

Meet the Cast of The Metropolitan Youth Theatre’s ‘RENT': Part 5: Danny Waldman by Joel Markowitz

In Part 5 of a series of interviews with the cast of The Metropolitan Youth Theatre’s RENT, meet Danny Waldman. Introduce yourself and tell our readers where they may have seen you bef…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:07PM
Thursday, July 23, 2015 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Take Ten: Tom Story by Norman Allen

Tom Story, appearing in Studio Theatre's Silence! The Musical through August 9, has found a vital theatrical home in the Washington area. In addition to performances at Studio in Th…

SOURCE: theatrewashington.org at 07:50PM

Fuse Film Review: Boston MFA French Film Festival — “Party Girl,” Gray Panther Division by Arts Fuse Editor

Party Girl has won a plethora of festival awards, including two at Cannes in 2014.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 07:50PM

Larry David: I’m done with Broadway! by Michael Riedel

When it was announced that Jason Alexander would take over the lead in “Fish in the Dark” from Larry David, David told the cast, “You finally have the chance to...

SOURCE: The New York Post at 07:21PM

Details Revealed for Chita Rivera's Upcoming PBS Special by BroadwayWorld

Chita Rivera's GREAT PERFORMANCES special, subtitled 'A LOT OF LIVIN' TO DO', will air as part of PBS's Fall Arts Festival 2015.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:20PM

Christopher Ashley On Bringing LUCKY STIFF From Stage To Screen & More by Pat Cerasaro

LUCKY STIFF is coming to NYC and VOD this weekend and the director reveals all in a new chat

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:20PM

Hot Video! First 6 Minutes Of THE DESCENDANTS Now Available To View by Pat Cerasaro

Get a generous preview of THE DESCENDANTS

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:20PM

Review: Pole, Etcetera Theatre by Rebecca Jones

Pole is about to make its way to the exhaustingly incredible Edinburgh Festival Fringe, where it’ll have to scramble its way into the consciousness of thousands of visitors choosing betwe…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 07:20PM

Heavy duty sampling a mixed blessing in summer’s Chicago Shakespeare in the Parks by Hedy Weiss

"Shakespeare's Greatest Hits," is this summer's touring show in the city's parks. It's full of talent and energy, but all the sampling and cut-and-paste techniques seem designed for short at…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 07:16PM

Theater Listings for July 24-30

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

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 07:06PM
Thursday, July 23, 2015 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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First Nighter: Colin Quinn Trots Out New York City Stereotypes for Some Yuks by David Finkle

There's a fantasy I have about stand-up comics and a shrine they keep somewhere in their homes. On it are little stereotype...

SOURCE: Huffington Post at 06:37PM

Renaissance Woman: Backstage at Something Rotten! with Heidi Blickenstaff, Episode 1: Happy Hundred Shows! by Broadway.com

Heidi Blickenstaff is a busy lady. She's answering questions, celebrating a Something Rotten! milestone and getting lost on the subway.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:33PM

VIDEO: Watch the First Six Minutes of Disney Channel's DESCENDANTS! by TV News Desk

Below, Kenny Ortega, the director who brought you HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL, introduces the first 6 minutes of the Disney Channel Original Movie, DESCENDANTS, starringDove Cameron, Cameron Boyce, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:26PM

Review: ‘Ubu Roi,’ Mom and Dad’s Party of Grown-Up Grotesques by Ben Brantley

The British troupe Cheek by Jowl infuses Alfred Jarry’s satirical drama with the kind of angry adolescent sentiment that gave birth to it.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 06:26PM

Review: Brainstorm, National Theatre by Rebecca Latham

It is a truth rarely acknowledged that regardless of age, you will never really know what the heck goes on inside your brain. Sure, as a teenager this question may seem more pertinent, cons…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 06:20PM

Review: Cities of Salt, Linbury Studio Theatre by Manuel Muñoz

This one-off performance at the Linbury Studio Theatre (Royal Opera House) was a showing of some of the scenes of Zaid Jabri‘s new opera Cities of Salt. It featured four scenes and an orch…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 06:20PM

2015 HOLA Awards to Honor Benicio del Toro, Selenis Leyva and More This Fall by BroadwayWorld

The Hispanic Organization of Latin Actors HOLA, the nation's longest running active arts advocacy organization for Latino actors, is pleased to announce that it will honor Academy Award-winn…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:02PM

Jessie Mueller Talks WAITRESS: THE MUSICAL & Real-Life Job Applications by Pat Cerasaro

The leading lady talks all about WAITRESS THE MUSICAL

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:02PM

Evalyn Parry new Buddies in Bad Times artistic director by Richard Ouzounian

Queer artist looks forward to more 'boundary-pushing theatre.'

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 06:02PM

Victorian Opera: Sweeney Todd by Anne-Marie Peard

Sweeney Todd, Sondheim’s infamous musical thriller, is brought to visceral reality at Arts Centre Melbourne, completing a highly successful trilogy of Sondheim productions by Victorian Ope…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 06:00PM

Theatre Reivew: ‘Silence! The Musical’ at Studio Theatre 2nd Stage by Brian Bochicchio

  The search for creative ideas to implement has led to numerous movies being turned into Broadway musicals, the hook usually being archetypal characters that resonate and plotlines tha…

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 06:00PM
Thursday, July 23, 2015 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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The Phantom Haunts, and Things Get Beautiful and Kinky in Bryant Park! by Matthew Blank

The third free concert in 106.7 LITE FM’s Broadway in Bryant Park series was held July 23 on the Bryant Park Stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:59PM

Meet the Cast of ‘Spamalot’ at the Port Tobacco Players‏: Part 2: Ryan Dolan by Joel Markowitz

In Part 2 of a series of interviews with the cast of The Port Tobacco Players’ SPAMALOT, meet Ryan Dolan. Tell our readers where they may have seen you on local stages. I’ve perform…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 05:54PM

Pamela Shaw Breaks Down How She Brought Lucky Stiff's Outlandish Rita to Screen

We're breaking it down with the breakout star of the new movie musical Lucky Stiff, Pamela Shaw.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 05:51PM

I Interview Playwrights Part 766: Jillie Mae Eddy by Adam Szymkowicz

Jillie Mae EddyHometown: Hingham, MA Current Town: Brooklyn, NY Q:  Tell me about The Boys Are Angry. A:  Well, the script says that the play takes place ‘in the age of the new w…

SOURCE: ADAM SZYMKOWICZ at 05:51PM

Odds & Ends: Watch Patina Miller in Mockingjay-Part 2 Trailer, Billy Crystal & Josh Gad's The Comedians Cancelled & More by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. Watch Patina Miller in Mockingjay—Part 2 Trailer Patina Miller is right where she belongs in the full-length trailer …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:43PM

The Fans Have Spoken! Readers Name the Best Song From A Chorus Line in Honor of the Musical's 40th Anniversary by Lindsay Champion

Step, kick, kick, leap, kick, touch, again! In honor of the 40th anniversary of A Chorus Line on July 25, we asked fans to rank their favorite songs from the beloved Broadway musical. From M…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:43PM

On the Twentieth Century Closes on Broadway by Roundabout

On the Twentieth Century, our final musical revival of the 2014-2015 season, closed on Sunday, July 19 at the American Airlines Theatre. The critically acclaimed production played a total of…

SOURCE: blog.roundabouttheatre.org at 05:38PM

Marga Gomez’s Love/Hate Letter to Her Lesbian Role Models by American Theatre Editors

In her raunchy new solo show 'Pound,' the solo performer takes on filmic stereotypes---and tries to one-up crude male comics.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:36PM

'Bad Jews' extends yet again by Chris Jones

Theater Wit's production of the Joshua Harmon comedy "Bad Jews" has turned into quite a hit. After a successful run this spring at Theater Wit on Belmont Avenue, the show moved to the North …

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 05:25PM

From the BroadwayWorld Vaults: Relive the Magic of DAMN YANKEES! by BroadwayWorld TV

In honor of Throwback Thursday, BroadwayWorld is celebrating the past with a new series that will take you back in time with some of our favorite vintage video features. That's right- we are…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:18PM

‘American Psycho’ Musical Sets Broadway Dates With Benjamin Walker Starring by Jeremy Gerard

The Shubert Organization, with 17 houses Broadway’s biggest landlord, has landed one major catch for next season: Duncan Sheik’s musical adaptation of American Psycho. Producers…

SOURCE: Deadline at 05:18PM

Jake Gyllenhaal's Eclectic Career Path on Stage and Screen by Jordan Riefe

With a standout performance in 'Southpaw' and rave reviews for an abbreviated run in 'Little Shop of Horrors', the actor sets his sights on Broadway.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 05:13PM

A Big Bowl of Ramen at Paul Nolan’s Favorite NYC Culinary Getaway

Looking to escape the crowds of Times Square for a little while this summer? Playbill met up with Paul Nolan (he will soon be starring Off-Broadway in Daddy Long Legs) for a bowl of deli…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:13PM

Review: Carnatic Strings, Southbank Centre by Lydia Lakemoore

The Southbank Centre plays host to two wonderful and talented groups of musicians who are heavily influenced by the Eastern Carnatic style of music. Carnatic Strings is split into two halves…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 05:13PM

Review: The Match Box, Galway International Arts Festival by Chris McCormack

With every strike of a match, Sal, the mannerly mother in Frank McGuinness’s monologue, sniffs the sulphur and observes the incalculable time it takes for the light to go out. It’s a sim…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 05:13PM

BWW TV Exclusives: THE RESIDUALS Season 2, Episode 6- The Outtakes! by The Residuals

Season 2 of the hit web-comedy THE RESIDUALS will air exclusively here, on BroadwayWorld throughout the summer. Check back every Tuesday for a new episode, plus tune in on Thursdays for exci…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:06PM

Shakespeare in the Park's CYMBELINE Begins Tonight at the Delacorte by BroadwayWorld

The Public TheaterpresentsCYMBELINE, the second show of The Public's Free Shakespeare in the Park season at the Delacorte. Directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan and featuring the pre…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:06PM

BWW TV: Cast of BEAUTIFUL, With Chilina Kennedy, Sings Carole King's Hits at BROADWAY IN BRYANT PARK by BroadwayWorld TV

Below, watch as the cast of BEAUTIFUL, starring Chilina Kennedy,performs Carole King's hits

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:06PM

‘Ubu Roi’ is an awesome punk play you didn’t know you needed by Elisabeth Vincentelli

“Ubu Roi” may have been written in 1896, but make no mistake: It’s a punk play. This surreal satire about a malevolent couple that betrays, steals and kills for money...

SOURCE: The New York Post at 05:02PM

THE WORLD OF SPORT by John Simon

What is being a sports fan really about? Is it just like an addiction to chess or light beer or mashed potatoes? Well, no; it’s more than that. It makes you a citizen of a parallel world.A…

SOURCE: John Simon at 05:02PM

Theater News: Benjamin Walker to Star in American Psycho Musical, Coming to a Broadway Shubert Theatre

The new musical, based on the novel by Bret Easton Ellis, is written by Duncan Sheik and Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM
Thursday, July 23, 2015 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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The Know: Your Essential Ticket-Buying Planner July 23-Aug.2 by Olivia Clement

Don't miss out on this week's must-see shows and events!

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:56PM

“Bad Jews” set for return to Chicago by Hedy Weiss

The Theater Wit production of Joshua Harmon's comedy of cross-cultural manners - which not only enjoyed a successful initial run in its Chicago premiere, and is virtually sold-out for its su…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 04:54PM

8 Shows to Book NOW for the 2015 Holiday Season in NYC by Sarah Katz

You may not want to think about the holidays when the summer is still heating up, but believe it or not NOW is the best time to start planning a November or December trip to NYC. These two m…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 04:53PM

Curious Incident Looks Ready to Join an Exclusive Club by Robert Viagas

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is on its way to becoming a member of an exclusive club on Broadway these days — a long-running non-musical play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:42PM

Theatre Review: ‘Into the Woods’ at Toby’s Dinner Theatre by Mark Beachy

“Careful the tale you tell. That is the spell…”  Stephen Sondheim’s deep, meaningful lyrics help to tell his tale in the musical, Into the Woods, which proves that “If the end is …

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 04:35PM

News: More #NewWriting news this time from Project W.O.L.F @oldsoletheatre by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

     Old Sole is a collaborative network, founded by theatre-makers James Neale and Jon Parry.  Our focus is to develop and nurture new work that will excite, engage and …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 04:27PM

First Look: ‘Full House! The Musical!’ by Matthew Wexler

It’s been a decade since “Full House” aired its final television episode, but have no fear—the Tanner Family is coming to Toronto on August 18 and New York City on Septe…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 04:25PM

Benjamin Walker Will Lead American Psycho Musical on Broadway; Dates Set by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Killer casting! After circling the project for some time, Benjamin Walker will headline the previously reported American Psycho musical on Broadway. Directed by Rupert Goold, the production …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:25PM

Robert Lopez & Kristen Anderson Lopez Reveal New Details On FROZEN On Broadway by Pat Cerasaro

New details on FROZEN on Broadway and much more

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:18PM

From 'Love Story' to 'Love Letters': Ryan O'Neal and Ali MacGraw Bring Chemistry to the Stage by Deborah Wilker

Iconic 'Love Story' costars Ryan O'Neal and Ali MacGraw are reuniting on the stage for a well-received new revival of 'Love Letters,' their chemistry — and strong bond — intact. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 04:14PM

Albano Ballet Adds A Twist To 'Swan Lake' At Mohegan by Sharma Piersall

Standing demurely in the corner of Albano Ballet's studio in Hartford, Julia Frederick bides her time before entering on cue for her latest role at a recent rehearsal for "Swan Lake."

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 04:13PM

ArtsBeat: Flea Theater Sets Season Featuring a Hollywood Visitor (and Zombies) by Jennifer Schuessler

The season will be the theater’s first under its new artistic director, Niegel Smith.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 04:12PM

To life! Theodore Bikel (1924 – 2015) by Lorraine Treanor

Theodore Bikel, the famed folk singer, social activist, stage actor, died of natural causes on Tuesday, July 21 at the UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles. He was 91. Mark Kennedy of AP provi…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 04:08PM

'American Psycho' Musical Headed to Broadway by The Associated Press

The show, based on the Bret Easton Ellis novel, which previously ran in London, will start previews in February with Benjamin Walker playing Patrick Bateman.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 04:04PM

Bloomfield arts school to present 'The Little Mermaid Jr.'

New Jersey School of Dramatic Arts invites all to venture under the sea with the cast of "The Little Mermaid Jr.," performed by Kids on Stage Summer Camp.

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 04:03PM

Shakespeare in the Park’s Cymbeline Begins Performances Tonight by Olivia Clement

This summer's Shakespeare in the Park continues with the staging of Cymbeline, starring Patrick Page, Hamish Linklater, Lily Rabe and multi-Tony nominee Ra…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:01PM
Thursday, July 23, 2015 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Broadcast Date Set for Chita Rivera’s PBS Concert Special! by Andrew Gans and Adam Hetrick

Tony winner Chita Rivera's concert special, which was filmed Jan. 26 in the midst of a heavy NYC snowfall, will air Nov. 6 on PBS stations around the country; check local listings.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:59PM

Details Revealed for Chita Rivera’s PBS Concert Special! by Andrew Gans and Adam Hetrick

Tony winner Chita Rivera's concert special, which was filmed Jan. 26 in the midst of a heavy NYC snowfall, will air this fall on a date to be announced on PBS stations around the country.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:59PM

Editing Room: Behind the Scenes of a Playwright’s Script by Elizabeth Irwin

Playwrights are often asked about the inspiration for a play and while I could certainly wax poetic about the larger themes of My Mañana Comes and why I chose to write about them, I decided…

SOURCE: www.samuelfrench.com at 03:54PM

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang 2016 Tour Tickets by Doug Mayo

By Doug Mayo West Yorkshire Playhouse and Music and Lyrics Limited have announced that they will tour a new production of the beloved musical Chitty Chitty Bang Bang in 2016. Based on the cl…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 03:53PM

See Jeremy Jordan, Laura Bell Bundy, Annaleigh Ashford and Nicole Parker Heat Up L.A. With Steamy Sk by Matthew Blank

The Skivvies, the musical duo comprised of New York City actor-musicians Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley, held an all-star concert July 20 at Los Angeles' Rockwell Table and Stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:53PM

News: @TimeZoneTheatre @SWKPlay encourages and supports #NewWriting Read on to find out how! by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

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SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 03:51PM

Richard II, Shakespeare's Globe by Ismene Brown

The earthy contact with groundlings that Shakespeare’s Globe offers in its stagings makes a comical but telling context for Richard II, a play largely about political point-scoring between…

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 03:50PM

Cast of HAMILTON & More Celebrate First Week on Broadway in True GIF Fashion! by BroadwayWorld

With their first week on Broadway behind them, the cast, company, and pals of HAMITLON hit upHennessy V.S.O.P. at Urbo for a true celebration Throughout the night, the group took advantage o…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:50PM

Photo Flash: First Look at Mary Bridget Davies and More in A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN at Pasadena Playhouse by BroadwayWorld

The Pasadena Playhouse Sheldon Epps, Artistic Director presents A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN,starring Mary Bridget Davies, following her Tony Award nominated Broadway run. Pasadena native Kacee…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:50PM

Benjamin Walker Will Get Homicidal in AMERICAN PSYCHO on Broadway! by BroadwayWorld

According to the New York Times, Benjamin Walker is set to lead the new musical American Psycho, whichwill bow on Broadway in February 2016. As BWW previously reported, Walkerrecently starre…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:50PM

Canadian Theatre Company Brings A CHORUS LINE to the Stage - With a Male's Take on 'Cassie' by BroadwayWorld

Blue Canoe Theatrical Productions of Kingston, ON is currently underway on its 30th production, the Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical A CHORUS LINE - but the crew and creatives have a …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:50PM

Review: A Long Fight Ahead by Michael Block

Immigration has been a hot button topic for decades upon decades. And in the current climate, it seems the battle will continue to be fought for time to come. So the timing of an immigration…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 03:39PM

Waterlogged Wives of Bath in ‘The Drowning Girls’ at Mildred’s Umbrella by American Theatre Editors

In the tale of a century-old serial murder case, the feminist theatre company finds a resonant and literally immersive fable of abuse.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:37PM

MEET THE FINAL 30 PLAYWRIGHTS: JAMES GORDON KING by Cara Kramer

FEATURED PLAYWRIGHT: JAMES GORDON KING Seabird is in a Happy Place will be presented at the Samuel French OOB Festival on Friday, August 7th at 6:30pm. Click Here­ for tickets. A proud …

SOURCE: oob.samuelfrench.com at 03:35PM

Broadway-Aimed Tim Rice Musical From Here to Eternity to Play in the Finger Lakes by Olivia Clement

The fifth annual Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival has announced its line-up for 2016, and included in the slate is the Broadway-aimed From Here to Eternity, penned by Evita and …

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:34PM

ArtsBeat: Benjamin Walker To Star in ‘American Psycho’ on Broadway by Scott Heller

The stage adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis’s satiric novel will open on March 21.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 03:32PM

New Broadway Musical Finds Its American Psycho by Andrew Gans and Adam Hetrick

Benjamin Walker, who starred in the title role of Broadway's Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, will play serial killer Patrick Bateman in the Broadway debut of American Psycho, The New York …

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:30PM

Meet 11-Year-Old Firecracker Tori Murray, the 'Scary' Star of Off-Broadway's Ruthless! The Musical by Lindsay Champion

Age: 11 Hometown: Long Valley, NJ ("But we’re in the process of moving to Westfield this summer.”) Current Role: Tina Denmark, a talented third grader who will do abs…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:27PM

Al Checco, Actor Who Teamed With Don Knotts, Dies at 93

Al Checco, actor and comedy partner of Don Knotts in entertaining U.S. troops overseas during World War II, died at his home in Studio City on July 19. He was 93. He began his acting and sin…

SOURCE: Variety at 03:25PM

BWW Classifieds: Apply for Your Dream Job at Roundabout, The Public, MCC, and More! by Matt Tamanini

Whether in New York, L.A., or anywhere around the globe BroadwayWorld is your connection to theatre's best jobs and best of all, it is completely free for job posters and job seekers To find…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:14PM

In ‘Silence! The Musical,’ Hannibal Lecter sings, and it isn’t pretty by Nelson Pressley

The title of Hannibal Lecter’s smutty opening song in “Silence! The Musical” is too dirty even to hint at, yet as Hannibal the Cannibal, Tally Sessions sings this sicko “I Want” so…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 03:14PM

The Big Names Behind Goodspeed's 'My Paris' by Frank Rizzo

Picture this: Artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec at the center of the colorful, vibrant, raffish Montmartre section of Paris during La Belle Époque, when arts flourished during a period of re…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 03:05PM

10 Natural Reactions to Watching Heather Headley Sing The Witch In Into the Woods

If you haven't watched Heather Headley sing Into the Woods, stop what you're doing now.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 03:04PM

‘A Quick 5′ with William Haroutounian by Elliot Lanes

Those of us that work in the arts know that the search for work is everlasting. For today’s Quick 5 column subject, that is not exactly true because for the past 53 seasons William Ha…

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 03:01PM

Theater News: Six Directors Selected for Sundance Institute Directors Retreat

The residency program offers creative opportunities to freelance directors.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM

Photo Flash: First Look at Sally Mayes and the Harbor Lights Cast of Gypsy

The iconic musical comes to Staten Island next month.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM

Theater News: 1960s Dance Musical Trip of Love Announces Off-Broadway Casting

The hits of the '60s will come to Stage 42 this fall.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM
Thursday, July 23, 2015 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Broadway Execs Form JumpStart Entertainment by Andrew Gans

Roy Gabay and Daniel Kuney, longtime associates at theatrical general management company Roy Gabay Productions, have announced the formation of JumpStart Entertainment.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:58PM

First Look: Taye Diggs Stars in ‘Hedwig and the Angry Inch’ by NewYork.com

Taye Diggs has officially donned the wig, stepped into the gold boots and grabbed the microphone to star in Hedwig and the Angry Inch on Broadway. The actor is the latest star to lead the re…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 02:55PM

Spooky Irish play ‘The Weir’ will put a chill down your spine by Frank Scheck

Conor McPherson’s “The Weir” provides a welcome respite from the summer heat: There’s nothing like tales of the supernatural to send chills down your spine. Much like the ghosts in...

SOURCE: The New York Post at 02:51PM

Here’s the Latest on the Broadway Adaptation of Disney’s Frozen by Robert Viagas and Adam Hetrick

Oscar-winning songwriters Robert and Kristen Anderson-Lopez are writing "about a dozen" new songs for the Broadway adaptation of the Disney animated film "Frozen,"…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:48PM

STAGE TUBE: BEACHES' Shoshana Bean, Kamilah Marshall & Melanie Nyema Perform 'Quittin' Time' Backstage at Drury Lane by Stage Tube

Show star Shoshana Bean is back at it with another entry in her backstage vlog, this time featuring Kamilah Marshall and Melanie Nyema performing 'Quittin' Time.' Check it out below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:46PM

BWW TV Exclusive: Ask the Angels of Broadway's AN ACT OF GOD, Volume 2- Just 2 Weeks Left! by BroadwayWorld TV

It's time for Him to say God-bye. Don't miss your last chance to see God on Broadway in AN ACT OF GOD, now in its final weeks JIM PARSONS 'The Big Bang Theory' stars in this miraculously fun…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:46PM

FX Cancels THE COMEDIANS, Starring Josh Gad & Billy Crystal by TV News Desk

FX has cancelled THE COMEDIANS, starring Billy Crystal and Josh Gad, after one season on the air.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:46PM

Directors Set for Sundance Institute | LUMA Foundation Theatre Directors Retreat by BroadwayWorld

Six theatre directors will participate in the third Sundance Institute LUMA Foundation Theatre Directors Retreat in Arles, France, July 31 through August 12. The Retreat is part of the Inst…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:46PM

Sharon McNight: Still Naughty After All These Years by Sandi Durell

      by: Paulanne Simmons   At the top of her show at The Duplex, singer Sharon McNight informs the audience that she remembers performing at the club when... The post S…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 02:03PM

T Magazine: The Performer and Baker Kristin Worrall Shares a Recipe for Her Very Dramatic ‘Vampire Kupcakes’ by Julie Baumgardner

The treats will be served at the premiere of the experimental theater troupe Radiohole’s show “Tarzana!” this weekend.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 02:01PM

Wendy's 'Where's The Beef' Ad Campaign Inspires New Musical! by TV News Desk

You may not know the name Clara Peller but chances are you know the catchphrase which made her famous in the 1980's -'Where's the Beef'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:01PM

Photo Flash: Try and Tear Him Down! Taye Diggs Takes Over in HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH on Broadway by BroadwayWorld

Taye Diggs has officially taken over Broadway in Hedwig and the Angry Inch. The actor stepped into the title role last night, July 22, at the Belasco Theatre, making his return to the Great …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:01PM

STAGE TUBE: THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY Tour's Elizabeth Stanley Sends Message to Fans! by Stage Tube

As BroadwayWorld reported earlier today, stage vets Elizabeth Stanley and Andrew Samonsky have been tapped to lead the national tour of Jason Robert Brown's much-loved, short-lived musical T…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:01PM
Thursday, July 23, 2015 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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A New Hedwig in Town! See the Very First Onstage Shots of Taye Diggs in All of His Rockin’ Glam Glor by Matthew Blank

Taye Diggs is the newest superstar to take on transgender rocker Hedwig in Hedwig and the Angry Inch, beginning performances July 22 at Broadway's Belasco.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:55PM

Threesome by Theasy.com

Threesome Off Broadway, 59E59 Theatres, Portland Center Stage, ACT Reviewed by Keith Paul Medelis BOTTOM LINE: A first act bedroom comedy gives way to an explosive second act about cultural…

SOURCE: Theatre is Easy at 01:54PM

Meet the Stars of THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY National Tour - Elizabeth Stanley & Andrew Samonsky! by BroadwayWorld

As BroadwayWorld reported earlier today, stage vets Elizabeth Stanley and Andrew Samonsky have been tapped to lead the national tour ofJason Robert Brown's much-loved, short-lived musical TH…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:44PM

Photo Flash: Check Out Shots of NYMF's Folk-Rock Musical THE LAST TIME WE WERE HERE by Matt Tamanini

This weekend, Atlanta-based actors and writers Jeremiah Parker Hobbs and Jessica DeMaria will debut their new breath-taking,folk-rock musicalTHE LAST TIME WE WERE HERE atThe New York Musical…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:44PM

Leader of Second City Steps Down After 27 Years; Replacement Named by Olivia Clement

The Second City in Chicago has announced that Kelly Leonard, the theatre's longtime producer and one of its artistic leaders, will step down from his role as vice president of Second Cit…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:41PM

Exclusive Photos! Step Into the Recording Studio with Alex Brightman and the Cast of School of Rock by Broadway.com

See Alex Brightman and the School of Rock kids in a recording session at Avatar Studios on July 17, 2015. See the new musical beginning November 9 at the Winter Garden Theatre.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:24PM

Joey Calveri, David Elder & More Will Take The Trip of Love Off-Broadway by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Are you ready to revisit the summer of love? Broadway alums Joey Calveri, David Elder and more have been tapped for the previously reported The Trip of Love. Created, directed and choreograp…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:24PM

Groom Switcheroo in It Shoulda Been You! Aaron C. Finley Replaces David Burtka For Show's Final Weeks by Imogen Lloyd Webber

A new groom has taken center stage in It Shoulda Been You. A spokesperson confirmed that Aaron C. Finley has stepped in for David Burtka as Brian Howard. Burtka, who is on medical leave, wil…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:24PM

ArtsBeat: Behind the Poster: ‘Wombat Drool’ by Erik Piepenburg

A drooling wombat is the face of a solo show performed by the longest-serving zookeeper at the National Zoo in Washington.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 01:24PM

Broadway To Dim Lights Friday For Theodore Bikel by Jeremy Gerard

Broadway’s marquees will go dark for one minute on Friday at 7:45 P.M. in honor of Theodore Bikel, the actor, folk singer and union activist who died earlier this week. Bikel was best…

SOURCE: Deadline at 01:14PM

REVIEW: Richard II @ Shakespeare’s Globe by Matt Merritt

Richard II is one of Shakespeare’s great treats and, for this writer at least, contains some of his most beautiful writing as well as one of the more fascinating storylines in the cano…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:12PM

Julian Bird: ‘No theatre is safe amid threat of 40% cuts’ by Matthew Hemley

Planned government cuts could lead to the end of “subsidised arts” in the UK and the closure of theatre companies around the

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 01:06PM

Halifax arts centre to get £6.6m renovation by David Hutchison

A Halifax arts centre has revealed plans for a £6.6 million revamp that will see it gain an extra 108-seat theatre space.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 01:06PM

Jennie Harney Reprises Her Role in PEARL by Debra Freeman

Jennie Harney, will reprise her award winning role as Pearl Bailey in the musical, PEARL, this week at the Davenport Theatre.  Presented as part of the Midtown International Theatre Festiv…

SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 01:04PM

John Rubinstein’s journey from son to father in ‘Pippin’ by Hedy Weiss

John Rubinstein was 26 when he made his Broadway debut and created the title role in the 1972 Broadway musical, "Pippin." Now he's playing Pippin's father, Charlemagne, in the national tour …

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 01:00PM

This Week in L.A. Theatre by Dani Oliver

IN THE NEWS Created by its stars, Vanessa Claire Smith (now Stewart) and Jake Broder, the original 2008 tuner Louis & Keely: ‘Live’ at the Sahara—which premiered at Sacr…

SOURCE: thisstage.la at 01:00PM

Rebecca Atkinson-Lord: New Yorkers know how to talk to their audiences by Rebecca Atkinson-Lord

Talking to friends in New York after this year’s Brit-dominated Tony awards, I was struck by how different the artistic landscape is

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 01:00PM
Thursday, July 23, 2015 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Hamilton Gets GIF-ed! Get Into These Truly Animated Pics of Show Stars and Friends Partying It Up Af by Matthew Blank

Hamilton celebrated its first week on Broadway with a late-night party July 18 hosted by Hennessy V.S.O.P. at Urbo in Manhattan. One of the more popular features of the event was a Bosco…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:57PM

Broadway to Dim Lights for Theodore Bikel by NewYork.com

Oscar and Tony-nominated actor Theodore Bikel, who passed away on July 21 at 91, will be honored when the lights of all the Broadway theater marquees will dim for one minute on Fri., July 24…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 12:50PM

Bradley Whitford Joins Bryan Cranston for TV Adaptation of Tony Winning ALL THE WAY by TV News Desk

Bradley Whitford has joined the all-star cast of HBO's upcoming television adaptation of Robert Schenkkan's Tony winning play ALL THE WAY.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:46PM

STAGE TUBE: Josh Walden & Teens from The Muny Take on 'Purple People Eater!' by BroadwayWorld

Check out the video below of The Muny Kids I as they work on choreography forBUDDY THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY. The film is created by Josh Walden and stars the Muny Teens.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:46PM

Colin Hanlon to Helm Developmental Reading of MOONLIGHT & LOVE SONGS by BroadwayWorld

COLIN HANLON directs a developmental reading of SCOTT C. SICKLES' new play MOONLIGHT amp LOVE SONGS to be presented at 3PM on Sunday, July 26 in Midtown Manhattan.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:46PM

Broadway & TV Star Mandy Patinkin Joins Cast of Original Series NINA'S WORLD by TV News Desk

Tony and Emmy Award winner and Golden Globe Nominee Mandy Patinkin joins the cast of Sprout's newest original series, NINA'S WORLD, lending his iconic voice to the character of Mr. Lambert, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:46PM

Stage & Screen Star Rita Moreno Joins Cast of New Original Series NINA'S WORLD by TV News Desk

Legendary actress Rita Moreno West Side Story, who is among the most decorated performers in the history of stage and screen, has been cast in the new original series NINA'S WORLD.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:46PM

Mighty Real: A Fabulous Sylvester Musical in NYC for One Night Only by Cch

Well children, your prayers have been answered-Mighty Real: A Fabulous Sylvester Musical is coming home to NYC for one night only Friday July 31st!! Created by and starring Broadway’s …

SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 12:44PM

Photo Flash: First Look at Perez Hilton & More in Costume for FULL HOUSE! THE MUSICAL! by BroadwayWorld

National Lampoon Bob and Tobly McSmith David Galpern proudly release the official cast photos of Full House The Musical Starring Perez Hilton as Danny Tanner The cast features Perez Hilton…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:41PM

Silence! The Musical at Studio Theatre 2ndStage by John Dellaporta

Every so often, a show comes along that makes me wish I had been more sensitive with the hyperboles about productions I’ve seen. “Suchandsuch was GENIUS,” “A brilliant production,”…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 12:40PM

It Shoulda Been You Groom Aaron C. Finley Talks Weddings, Singing with Sierra & Advice from Tyne

We're getting to know Aaron C. Finley, star of It Shoulda Been You, a bit better with these seven questions.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 12:32PM

‘Chasin’ Dem Blues’ Brings Paramount Records History & The Blues To Center Stage by Tanya Isley

The Blues is deeply rooted in American history, particularly African American history, and many of the most important recordings in Blues history were made at the studio of Paramount Records…

SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 12:24PM

NEWS: The RSC Announce Full Casting For Henry V by Matt Merritt

It won’t shock any of our readers to hear we’re very excited about The RSC presenting Henry V as part of their winter season. Their Henry IV was a highlight of 2014 and both prod…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:21PM

REVIEW: Richard II, Shakespeare’s Globe ✭✭✭✭ by Stephen Collins

By Stephen Collins The result here is that this is more the Comedy of Richard II than the Tragedy of Richard II. There is an unseemly pursuit of laughter – characterisations are extreme, l…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 12:19PM

First Nighter: PTP/NYC Champions the Ladies By Way of Howard Barker, Caryl Churchill, Jan Maxwell by David Finkle

The treatment of women as second-class members of humanity, no matter what their accomplishments, is occupying the thoughts of the Potomac Theatre Project, again in residence this summer at …

SOURCE: Huffington Post at 12:18PM

David Elder, Austin Miller and More Cast in New Off-Broadway Dance Musical Trip of Love by Andrew Gans

Casting has been announced for the new dance musical Trip of Love, which is inspired by and set to the hit songs of the 1960s.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

Review: Gender Norms in NYC by Michael Block

Pairing plays to present together takes great care and attention. Why do these pieces go together in this moment in time? Is there something in one that pulls out of the other? The Seeing Pl…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 12:15PM

Twelve Angry Men, American Century Theater’s closing show by Brett Steven Abelman

What a way for a theatre company to say farewell. Returning, twenty years later, to the play that first brought them into the world, American Century Theater sets the example for bowing out …

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 12:15PM

Theatre News: Full cast announced for RSC's Henry V

The production is part of the King and Country season at the Barbican

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 12:06PM

Have Mercy! Meet the Picture Perfect Stars of Full House! The Musical, Starring Perez Hilton as Dann by Matthew Blank

Blogger Perez Hilton is set to star as family patriarch Danny Tanner in Full House! The Musical!, an unauthorized musical parody of the ABC family sitcom TV series that starred Bob Saget. Th…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01PM

What’s Hot in London: July 23: Dusty to Open (Eventually); Mack and Mabel Reviewed; McQueen To Trans by Mark Shenton

Spider-Man Turn off the Dark may hold the record for the longest preview period in Broadway history, finally opening officially after running for some six and a half months and 182 perfo…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM

Watch How Emily Skeggs Channeled Patti LuPone & Josh Gad Reveal All About Emma Watson's Singing by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Tony nominees Josh Gad and Emily Skeggs stopped by Watch What Happens: Live on July 22 and showed just why they are two of our Broadway faves. Gad revealed a big set secret about the live ac…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:00PM

Exclusive Photos! Party with Taye Diggs on His Hedwig and the Angry Inch Opening Night by Broadway.com

Click for photos from Taye Diggs’ first performance in Hedwig and the Angry Inch and exclusive snapshots of the starry post-show party on July 22, 2015.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:00PM

The West Wing Star Bradley Whitford Set for All The Way Screen Adaptation Opposite Bryan Cranston by Ryan McPhee

After playing Josh Lyman in The West Wing, Bradley Whitford will return to the small screen White House for the HBO adaptation of All The Way. According to Deadline, the Emmy winner and Broa…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:00PM

Watch Kristin Chenoweth & James Corden Croon a Late Night Duet & Learn Why Cheno Had to Kick an Audience Member by Ryan McPhee

Tony and Emmy winner Kristin Chenoweth just concluded her return to Broadway in On the Twentieth Century, but don’t worry—the pocket soprano is still singing! Cheno stopped by Th…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:00PM

Photo Flash: Get a First Look at Taye Diggs in His Hedwig Finest

Diggs celebrated his first performance in the Broadway musical on July 22.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM

Video Flash: Sneak Peek at Heather Headley, Rob McClure, and More Broadway Stars in Into the Woods

St. Louis' Muny offers up a montage from the opening-night performance.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM

Theater News: Broadway to Dim Lights in Honor of Tony and Oscar Nominee Theodore Bikel

Bikel is remembered for originating the role of The Sound of Music's Captain von Trapp on Broadway and starring in thousands of performances of Fiddler on the Roof.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM
Thursday, July 23, 2015 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Photo Coverage: SOMETHING ROTTEN! Cast Celebrates 100 Performances on Broadway! by Jennifer Broski

Just yesterday, the company of Broadway's Something Rotten celebrated 100 performances at the St. James Theatre with a special cake from Carlo's Bakery. BroadwayWorld was there for the speci…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:57AM

STAGE TUBE: Brown and Strickland Duet 'Let it Go' for Disney's Broadway and Beyond by Nora Dominick

It's the song you couldn't get out of your head when FROZEN came out last year and if you were to watch at least one more cover of the hit song, 'Let it Go' this should be it

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:57AM

Veteran Broadway Execs Team for New Theater Producing Venture by BroadwayWorld

Roy Gabay and Daniel Kuney, the duo behind Roy Gabay Productions, are teaming on a new venture called JumpStart Entertainment.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:57AM

Feature: Balia Brazil heats up the Southbank Centre by Charlotte Claydon

Image credit: Balé de Rua From 5 -15 August the Southbank Centre’s Festival of Love hots up with a summer carnival like no other. Balia Brazil, the latest show from Brazilian dance compan…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 11:56AM

Photo Flash: Remembering Theodore Bikel by Walter McBride

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, acclaimed performerTheodore Bikelpassed away on July 21, 2015 at age 91. The marquees of Broadway theatres in New York will be dimmed in his memory on F…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:55AM

The Perfect Murder with Shane Richie and Jessie Wallace by Doug Mayo

By Doug Mayo Producers have announced that Eastender’s favourites Jessie Wallace and Shane Richie will appear together for the first time ever in the stage adaptation of Peter James…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 11:50AM

'Ruthless!' Off Broadway Review: A Murderous Musical Mash-Up by Michael Sommers

“Ruthless!” is anything but high musical theater art but it certainly delivers any number of low laughs. “Ruthless!” continues at St. Luke’s Theater, 308 W. 46th Street.

SOURCE: New Jersey Newsroom at 11:47AM

Beverly Arts Center profiting from new sense of excitement by Rick Kogan

The taverns that line the stretch of Western Avenue that slices through the charming and historically significant neighborhood of Beverly on the Far South Side are lively and essential place…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 11:39AM

Local Literary Events Include Author James Frey, Twain House Summer Program by Carole Goldberg

The Mark Twain House & Museum Center, 351 Farmington Ave., Hartford, continues its programs of author talks and writing workshops.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 11:39AM

Colman Domingo, Ari Graynor, Lilli Cooper, Duncan Sheik and More Join Powerhouse Lineup by Carey Purcell

Additional casting has been announced for New York Stage and Film and Vassar College's Powerhouse Season. The 31st season, which will feature various readings, workshops and mainstage pr…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:37AM

Lee Pace, Ari Graynor & More Join New York Stage and Film's Powerhouse Season by BroadwayWorld

Vassar amp New York Stage and Film, whose 31st Powerhouse Season is underway in Poughkeepsie, have announced additional casting for their summer collaboration, running through August 2.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:37AM

New Enda Walsh Opera to Premiere in 2016 by Olivia Clement

Downtown venue HERE Arts Center, in collaboration with Beth Morrison Projects, has announced the line-up for the 2016 Prototype: Opera/Theatre/Now Festival, running Jan. 6-17, 2016.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:34AM

Broadway to Dim Lights in Memory of Theodore Bikel Tomorrow by BroadwayWorld

The Broadway community mourns the loss of acclaimed performer Theodore Bikel, who passed away on July 21, 2015 at age 91. The marquees of Broadway theatres in New York will be dimmed in his …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:33AM

Tony Winner Michael Mayer to Direct Broadway Vets in Film Adaptation of Checkhov's THE SEAGULL by Movies News Desk

Tony winning director Michael Mayer Spring Awakening, American Idiot and Hedwig And The Angry Inch has lined up an all-star cast for his upcoming film adaptation of Chekhov's THE SEAGULL.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:31AM

Jazz & Sondheim, Nathan Lane, John Leguizamo, Dick Van Dyke, George Takei Set for 92Y by Andrew Gans

Tony nominee Ann Hampton Callaway will be part of Jazz & Sondheim, Side by Side July 29 at 8 PM at 92Y's Kaufmann Concert Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:30AM

Jazz & Sondheim, John Leguizamo, Dick Van Dyke, George Takei Set for 92Y by Andrew Gans

Tony nominee Ann Hampton Callaway will be part of Jazz & Sondheim, Side by Side July 29 at 8 PM at 92Y's Kaufmann Concert Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:30AM

“Broadway Legacy” Celebrates Tony Award Winner LaChanze! by Matthew Blank

Christian Dante White teamed with celebrity photographer Brent Dundore to launch "Broadway Legacy," a photographic and editorial exhibition that celebrates African American achieve…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:24AM

THE KILLING OF SISTER GEORGE • Max & Louie Productions by Andrea

Max & Louie kicks off its fifth season with Frank Marcus’s, “The Killing of Sister George,” a 1965 dark comedy with June Buckridge (Lavonne Byers), at its center. She’s a radio a…

SOURCE: St. Louis Theatre Snob at 11:24AM

An Alternate New-Play Universe by the Bay by American Theatre Editors

Over two weekends, writers at the Bay Area Playwrights Festival get two passes at their work, and their needs are as different as their plays.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:20AM

East Hartford 'So You Think You Can Dance' Contestant Eliminated by Julia Werth

East Hartford-native Darion Flores, 19, stunned the "So You Think You Can Dance'' audience and viewers during week one with his ballet performance on the Fox show.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 11:20AM

Lani Ball, Broadway and Regional Stage Manager, Dies at 74 by Robert Simonson

Lani Ball, a theatrical stage manager who worked on Broadway, for touring companies and regional theatres, died from complications of a heart attack in Davis, CA,
 on June 27. She was 74.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:19AM

International: Polish theatre – art without boundaries by Nick Awde

Setting up your own professional theatre company is difficult enough nowadays, but in Poland it’s an even greater challenge because there you

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:08AM

Video: Sneak peek at Kinky Boots rehearsal

Check out new video footage from the first few days of rehearsals

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 11:08AM

Time to Fall in Love! Elizabeth Stanley & Andrew Samonsky Will Lead National Tour of The Bridges of Madison County by Ryan Gilbert

As Robert Kincaid would say: "This kind of certainty comes but just once in a lifetime!" Broadway alums Elizabeth Stanley and Andrew Samonsky will star as devoted Iowa housewife Fr…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:04AM

Photos! See Taye Diggs’ Glittering Hedwig and the Angry Inch Makeover by Lindsay Champion

Taye Diggs is officially the newest star to rock out in Broadway’s Tony-winning hit musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch! He’s following in the high-heeled footsteps of previous sta…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:04AM

Tony Winner Michael Mayer Taps Brian Dennehy, Elisabeth Moss & More Broadway Alums for The Seagull Movie by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Tony-winning director Michael Mayer, currently represented on Broadway by Hedwig and the Angry Inch, has amassed a starry cast of stage and screen vets for a movie adaptation of Chekhov&rsqu…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:04AM

Broadway Theaters Will Dim Their Lights for Theodore Bikel, Dead at 91 by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Broadway theaters will dim their lights in honor of Theodore Bikel, who passed away on July 21 at age 91. The theater marquees will be dimmed in his memory on July 24 at exactly 7:45pm for o…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:04AM

Director Kenny Leon Wins Again; Appointed To ATW Advisory Committee by Tanya Isley

Chalk up another accomplishment for acclaimed Tony Award-winning director Kenny Leon! The American Theatre Wing recently appointed Leon to its Advisory Committee, which provides support, and…

SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 11:01AM

Broadway Vets Gabay, Kuney Launch JumpStart Entertainment

Veteran Broadway execs Roy Gabay and Daniel Kuney, the pair behind Roy Gabay Prods., are forming JumpStart Entertainment, a general management and exec producing services company. JumpStart …

SOURCE: Variety at 11:00AM

From Equus to Inishmaan, Celebrating the Stage Work of Birthday Boy Daniel Radcliffe! by Matthew Blank

Stage and screen star Daniel Radcliffe celebrates his birthday July 23. Last seen on the New York stage in The Cripple of Inishmaan, his Broadway debut came in the 2008 production of Equus.…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:00AM

Theater News: The Bridges of Madison County National Tour Finds Its Robert and Francesca

The romantic musical and its Tony-winning score are hitting the road.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00AM

Photo Flash: Something Rotten! Celebrates 100th Performance With a Very "Rotten" Cake

2015 Tony and Drama Desk winner Christian Borle and joined costars Brian d'Arcy James, Heidi Blickenstaff, and more to fete the milestone.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00AM

Theater News: Lee Pace, Ari Graynor, and More Join Powerhouse Theater Lineup

Broadway's Hamilton is among the works to come out of the summer program.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00AM

Photo Flash: Taye Diggs Takes His First Curtain Call as Broadway's Newest Hedwig

Diggs stars alongside Rebecca Naomi Jones as Yitzhak.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00AM
Thursday, July 23, 2015 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Ben Fankhauser, Katie Thompson, Emily Rogers Lead Latest Reading of Ryan Scott Oliver’s Gothic Thril by Michael Gioia

Ryan Scott Oliver's We Foxes, a new Southern Gothic musical thriller about an orphan girl in search of salvation, will receive a closed reading at Playwrights Horizons July 24 under the …

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:57AM

In Memoriam: Theodore Bikel by Matthew Wexler

The Broadway community mourns the loss of acclaimed performer Theodore Bikel, who passed away on July 21, 2015 at age 91. The marquees of Broadway theatres in New York will be dimmed in his…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:56AM

Elizabeth Stanley & Andrew Samonsky Will Lead National Tour of Jason Robert Brown's THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY by Tyler Peterson

Jason Robert Brown's much-loved, though short-lived musical THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY, based upon the best-selling novel by Robert James Waller, will soon take its sweeping love story on…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:52AM

Fuse Visual Arts Commentary: Boston City Hall — A ‘Triumph’ of Brutalism by Arts Fuse Editor

Urban pollution and acid rain have not dealt kindly with Boston City Hall's mostly concrete facade.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 10:51AM

Fuse Film Review: Boston MFA’s French Film Festival — The Beautiful Idiosyncrasy of “P’tit Quinquin” by Betsy Sherman

The narrative's joining of adolescent romance and occult-tinged police procedural occasionally seems basted together, there’s a winning combination of goofy humor and social critique.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 10:51AM

VIDEO: Kristin Chenoweth Gets Emotional Over Hollywood Star Honor on THE TALK by TV News Desk

Actress Kristin Chenoweth teared up on yesterday's 'The Talk' as she talks about getting her own Hollywood Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame this coming Friday and about the very special pr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:48AM

Review: A Perfect Ganesh/Eclipse Theatre Company by Zach Freeman

Rarely in my experience has a play that starts so well gone so flat by the end. The opening scenes of “A Perfect Ganesh” are perfectly hilarious, from the moment old friends Kitty (Jeann…

SOURCE: Newcity Stage at 10:45AM

Adam Spreadbury-Maher: Phil Willmott is wrong – fringe theatres must pay by Adam Spreadbury-Maher

In 1998, the National Minimum Wage Act was introduced, meaning all employers must pay employees £6.50 an hour. In most other industries,

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:45AM

Photo Coverage: Taye Diggs Takes First Bows in HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH! by Walter McBride

Taye Diggs just took over the title role in Broadway's HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH, making his return to the Great White Way after a decade-long hiatus. Diggs stars in the acclaimed musical fo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:45AM

BWW Interview: Annoying Actor Friend Explains Why #SOBLESSED Live at 54 Below is Like the Hamilton Lottery by Matt Tamanini

In 2013, Actor Friend published hisher first book SOBLESSED, with the follow-up GRATEFUL available this year just in time for the holidays. With the success of SOBLESSED, and its star-studde…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:43AM

The Movement Theatre Company Presents GO GREEN: Pop Up! by Jazmine Harper-Davis

On Saturday August 1, The Movement Theatre Company and Radical Evolution partner up to present GO GREEN: Pop Up ! at the Urban Garden Center in Harlem, NY. GO GREEN: Pop Up! is a free pop-…

SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 10:34AM

Up on the Marquee: HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH with Taye Diggs by Walter McBride

Taye Diggs just took over the title role in Broadway's HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH, making his return to the Great White Way after a decade-long hiatus. Diggs stars in the acclaimed musical fo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:29AM

Broadway Will Dim Its Lights in Memory of Actor Theodore Bikel by Robert Viagas

The marquees of Broadway theatres in New York will be dimmed for one minute at 7:45 PM July 24 in memory of actor Theodore Bikel, who passed away July 21 at age 91.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:29AM

Fresh Off ‘Frozen,’ Bobby Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez Prepare a New Musical by Lisa Fung

The married songwriting couple, recent Academy Award winners for their song from “Frozen,” have a new show at the La Jolla Playhouse.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:24AM

Helen Keller? by Vinnie Costa

Mrs Brown: “I’d like to see the magic show on the third floor, Helen Keller.” Agent: “Penn and Teller?” Mrs Brown: “Helen Keller….” Agent: (Si…

SOURCE: broadwayadjacent.com at 10:10AM

On Putting Raisins and Black Olives in Pork Tamales and Living the Latina/o Theatre Commons

By Kevin Becerra. Kevin Becerra explores becoming comfortable in his identity as a Latino who speaks more Yiddish than Spanish.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 10:02AM

Stars Revealed for Bridges of Madison County Tour by Adam Hetrick

Elizabeth Stanley and Andrew Samonsky will co-star as Francesca Johnson and Robert Kincaid, respectively, in the national tour of the Tony Award-winning musical The Bridges of Madiso…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM

Theater News: Mamie Gummer to Lead Cast of Ugly Lies the Bone at Roundabout Theatre Company

Patricia McGregor will direct the Lindsey Ferrentino world premiere.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:00AM
Thursday, July 23, 2015 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Mamie Gummer & More Tapped for Lindsey Ferrentino’s Ugly Lies the Bone Off-Broadway by Ryan McPhee

Stage and screen alum Mamie Gummer will star in the previously reported world premiere of Lindsey Ferrentino’s Ugly Lies the Bone. The Roundabout Underground production will begin perf…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:57AM

Tony-Winning Musical Will Be First Broadway Show to Perform on “Late Night with Seth Meyers” by Andrew Gans

Fun Home, winner of the 2015 Tony Award for Best Musical, will make a bit of history when it becomes the first Broadway show to perform on “Late Night with Seth Meyers" July 29.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:57AM

GRACE NOTES: Thursday, July 23, 2015 by Susan Grace

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SOURCE: Grace Notes Subscription at 09:53AM

Photos: First look at John Hannah in The Titanic Orchestra

Rehearsal images have been released for Russell Bolam's production

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 09:51AM

You Might Not Know Kenny Ortega, But You Probably Know His Choreography by Elizabeth Blair

Ortega is one of the most sought after choreographers in showbiz. He's worked with everyone from Michael Jackson to Zac Efron and is responsible for some of Hollywood's most memorable dance …

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 09:46AM

Northlight’s Charm, About Transgender Woman Teaching Etiquette, Will Play Steppenwolf; Casting Annou by Andrew Gans

Northlight Theatre will present the world premiere of Philip Dawkins' Charm — which was developed through Northlight’s Interplay Series — Oct. 14-Nov. 8…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:43AM

Fuse Film Review: MFA’s French Film Festival — A Congenial “Easy Way Out” by Arts Fuse Editor

The star of The Easy Way Out is its splendidly quick pacing, which gives it more of the feel of an American film than one would expect.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 09:39AM

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 7/23/15- Daniel Radcliffe by Stage Tube

Happy Birthday Daniel Radcliffe Radcliffe is best known for playing the title role in all eight of the blockbuster Harry Potter films. In 2008, he made his Broadway debut to much acclaim in …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:39AM

WAKE UP with BWW 7/23/2015 - Colin Quinn Tells His NEW YORK STORY 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 Colin Quinn tells his story off-Broadw…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:39AM

Kristin Chenoweth Discusses Ringing Cell Phones, Feet on the Stage with James Corden; They Also Duet by Andrew Gans

Tony winner Kristin Chenoweth, who just completed a Tony-nominated run in the limited Broadway return of On the Twentieth Century, was a recent guest on "The Late Show with James Co…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:34AM

Why Does The Theatre Keep Cranking Out Tribute Musicals? by Douglas McLennan

“Whether or not this boom is directly due to the rise of jukebox musicals is uncertain. What is certain, though, is the relative security of jukebox musicals in the industry.”

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 09:31AM

“Smash” Stars Will Make Debuts with Philadelphia Orchestra by Andrew Gans

Three-time Tony winner Bernadette Peters and Wicked's Megan Hilty, who played mother and daughter on the NBC musical series "Smash," will make their debut performances with…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:20AM

Glimmerglass Festival: no better place for The Magic Flute and Candide by Susan Galbraith

On this the fortieth anniversary of the Glimmerglass Festival, Artistic Director Francesca Zambello has delivered to us two big valentines of shows: Mozart’s much beloved work The Magic Fl…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 09:19AM

VIDEO: Kristin Chenoweth & James Corden Sing Reworked Version of 'We've Got Tonight' by TV News Desk

James Corden convinces a tired Kristin Chenoweth to come on the show and sing a reworked version of 'We've Got Tonight'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:13AM

Jerry Seinfeld Directs Colin Quinn in THE NEW YORK STORY, Opening Tonight at Cherry Lane by BroadwayWorld

Colin Quinn The New York Story a new comedy written by and starring Colin Quinn, based on his book The Coloring Book Grand Central Publishing and directed by Jerry Seinfeldplays The Cherry L…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:13AM

Mamie Gummer, Karron Graves, Caitlin O'Connell, Chris Stack & Haynes Thigpen Set to Lead Roundabout's UGLY LIES THE BONE by BroadwayWorld

Roundabout Theatre Company Todd Haimes, Artistic Director just announced the cast for theRoundabout Underground worldpremiere production of Ugly Lies the Bone by Lindsey Ferrentino, directed…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:13AM

Meet the Director and Cast of Adventure Theatre MTC’s ‘Oliver!': Part 1: Director Joseph Ritsch by Joel Markowitz

In Part 1 of a series of interviews with the director and cast of OLIVER! at Adventure Theatre MTC, playing at Round House Theatre, meet Director Joseph Ritsch. Joel: Why did you want to dir…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:08AM

Mamie Gummer Will Head Cast of Roundabout’s Ugly Lies the Bone by Andrew Gans

Roundabout Theatre Company has announced casting for the Roundabout Underground world‐premiere production of Lindsey Ferrentino's Ugly Lies the Bone, which will begin previews Sept…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:04AM

Exclusive CD Track! Listen to Grammy Winner Karrin Allyson Sing Rodgers & Hammerstein Hit by Robert Viagas

Four-time Grammy-nominated singer/keyboardist Karrin Allyson is preparing to release a new CD of Rodgers & Hammerstein hits, titled "Many a New Day (Karrin Allyson Sings…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:04AM

Mamie Gummer to Star in Roundabout’s ‘Ugly Lies the Bone’

Mamie Gummer will topline Roundabout Theatre Company’s premiere of “Ugly Lies the Bone,” part of its 50th anniversary season. Lindsey Ferrentino’s play, directed by P…

SOURCE: Variety at 09:00AM

Casting Announcement: Ugly Lies the Bone by Todd Haimes

I am excited to announce the full cast for Lindsey Ferrentino’s Ugly Lies The Bone, directed by Patricia McGregor. The cast will feature Mamie Gummer (Jess), Karron Graves (Kacie), Caitlin…

SOURCE: blog.roundabouttheatre.org at 09:00AM

Exclusive CD Track! Listen to Grammy Nominee Karrin Allyson Sing Rodgers & Hammerstein Hit by Robert Viagas

Four-time Grammy-nominated singer/keyboardist Karrin Allyson is preparing to release a new CD of Rodgers & Hammerstein hits, titled "Many a New Day (Karrin Allyson Sings…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:00AM

Baldwin Wallace alum Kyle Jean-Baptiste to become the first African American Jean Valjean in Broadway's 'Les Miz' by Andrea Simakis

At 21, Kyle Jean-Baptiste will also be the youngest actor to play Victor Hugo's hero on Broadway and in any of producer Cameron Mackintosh's U.S. versions of the mega-hit musical.

SOURCE: Cleveland.com at 09:00AM
Thursday, July 23, 2015 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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RICHARD II – Shakespeare’s Globe by Jonathan Baz

Shakespeare's Globe, London****Written by William ShakespeareDirected by Simon GodwinCharles SpencerSimon Godwin hones his focus in on the fallible nature of authority, in a smartly paced pr…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:55AM

Top theatre companies to agree new standards for technical training by David Hutchison

High-profile theatre companies including Ambassador Theatre Group, the Really Useful Group and the National Theatre are creating a new apprenticeship qualification for

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:49AM

The Outrageous Sophie Tucker Opens Tomorrow by Trav S.D.

Susan and Lloyd Ecker’s terrific new film The Outrageous Sophie Tucker opens in New York tomorrow. Read my review here in Chelsea Now: http://chelseanow.com/2015/07/outrageous-sophi…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 08:24AM

STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek at Karen Ziemba, Nicolas Dromard and More in Rehearsals of 42ND STREET at Lexington Theatre by Stage Tube

The brand-new Lexington Theatre Company presents its inaugural production of 42nd Street. Tony Award Winner Karen Ziemba, will play Dorothy Brock, alongside other Broadway veterans and up-an…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:07AM

VIDEO: Josh Gad Talks 'Beauty & The Beast'; Plays 'Let It Glow' on Bravo by TV News Desk

Josh Gad stopped by last night's WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE and gave an update on the upcoming live action Beauty and the Beast.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:07AM

VIDEO: FUN HOME's Emily Skeggs Talks Dealing with Rude Audience Member on Bravo by TV News Desk

FUN HOME's Emily Skeggs stepped in as The Clubhouse bartender on last night's WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE on Bravo.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:07AM

Ballet Folklórico de México review – Riverdance's fuschia-coloured cousin by Sanjoy Roy

Coliseum, LondonDrilled ranks of dancers toe-tap into each other’s arms in high-class entertainment that occasionally makes you yearn for more depthThere is a certain model of dance compan…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:07AM

Brainstorm review – unflinching return to adolescence by Lyn Gardner

NT Temporary Space, London Revisiting teenage mood swings is made wonderfully engaging by a smart young cast’s empathic tour through the science of strops Towards the end of Islington Comm…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:07AM

Why British theatre should embrace the great outdoors by Lyn Gardner

Outdoor theatre generates the kind of broad audiences that traditional venues can only dream of – but how do you keep the quality high and bring in a financial return?The outdoor theatre s…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:07AM

A haunting Macbeth at Glimmerglass Festival by Susan Galbraith

The general understanding in theatre is that there is a curse on Shakespeare’s Scottish play. I wonder in Anne Bogart’s new operatic production at Glimmerglass Festival, despite some won…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 08:03AM

The Mix: Van Halen (and 7 more cool things to do in and around Chicago this weekend) by Miriam Di Nunzio

DANCING WITH THE STARS Brother/sister pro dancers Julianne and Derek Hough bring their “Move Live ... The post The Mix: Van Halen (and 7 more cool things to do in and around Chicago t…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 08:00AM

American Idiot, Arts Theatre, review: 'uninterrupted chaos' by Rachel Ward

This Green Day musical has enough wit and warmth to attract a mainstream audience, says Rachel Ward

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 08:00AM
Thursday, July 23, 2015 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Threesome by Wendy Caster

At one point in Yussef El Guindi's brilliantly surprising play Threesome, Leila (Alia Attallah), author of a book on sexual and racial politics, says to the man about to photograph her …

SOURCE: Show Showdown at 07:42AM

BFA in Gypsying?: Tips for the Traveling Lifestyle With a Theatre Degree, Part 1 by Tara Tagliaferro

If I could journey back in time and tell the super green, fresh college grad version of myself that my theatre employment would take me to over 40 US states and even make me a world traveler…

SOURCE: newmusicaltheatre.com at 07:23AM

BWW's On This Day - July 23, 2015

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on July 23 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:22AM

Cockatoos and card sharks: standups snapped by Steve Ullathorne by Guardian Staff

From a Cobain-esque Tim Minchin to a paint-splattered Bec Hill, Steve Ullathorne’s portraits of standup comedians are as irreverent as they are intimate. They go on display at the Gilded B…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:05AM

Richard II review – laughs and rage at Shakespeare's manchild king by Michael Billington

Shakespeare’s Globe, LondonCharles Edwards impresses with his whimsically indifferent ruler, in an interpretation that confirms Simon Godwin as one of our best classical directorsSimon God…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:05AM

Baa-rmy! Sheep take on Lear by Tabard

Ah, King Lear. The titanic theatrical role that is feared by some, coveted by many, and performed in a manner that doesn’t

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:00AM

Almanac: Degas on imagination by Terry Teachout

“A painting is above all a product of the artist’s imagination, it ust never be a copy. If, at a later stage, he wants to add two or three touches from nature, of course it doesn’t…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:00AM
Thursday, July 23, 2015 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Icky Menage: Threesome by Sandi Durell

              by: JK Clarke     American society seems to be going through an era of progressive change in human sexuality. More and more... The …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 06:57AM

Photos: Cast of American Idiot celebrate opening night

The production opened at the Arts Theatre last night

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:56AM

Blogs: Michael Coveney: Shakespeare celebrated in country house Dream and Mandarin Richard III

The Bard's global appeal was showcased again this week

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:56AM

Review: L'amore dei tre Re (Holland Park)

A fiery tale of sex, revenge and death to conclude a strong OHP season

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:56AM

Review: American Idiot (Arts Theatre)

Aaron Sidwell impresses in this revival of Green Day's post 9/11 musical

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:56AM

‘Threesome’ review: This three-way is just faking it by Joe Dziemianowicz

Exposing skin is one thing. And there’s plenty of full-frontal nudity — his and hers — in the play “Threesome.”

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 06:52AM

Boston Harbor Arts presents: State of the Arts at the Hibernaculum by Mike Hammecker, Mike Hammecker

State of the Arts features some of Boston’s most inspiring creatives, ranging from studio artists to curators to arts administrators. Multiple speakers present their creative practice in P…

SOURCE: Boston Herald at 06:52AM

Colorado actor on the rise: Ben Bonenfant by Lisa Kennedy

Last summer actor Ben Bonenfant took to the stage as Prince Hal in Colorado Shakespeare Festival's productions of "Henry IV: Parts 1 and 2." Now the handsome 26-year-old can be found r…

SOURCE: Denver Post at 06:52AM

Shakespeare in the Park returns for second year at Clement Park by Joe Vaccarelliyourhub Reporter

The people of south Jeffco showed their love for William Shakespeare last year, so the Foothills Park and Recreation District is giving them some more.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 06:52AM

Critic Search grand finalists revealed by The Stage

Lee Anderson, Dave Fargnoli and Jafar Iqbal are the three grand finalists in The Stage Critic Search 2015, our competition to find

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:52AM

Curious Incident premiere and Enda Walsh opera in Dublin Theatre Festival by Michael Quinn

Enda Walsh’s first opera and the Irish premiere of National Theatre hit The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time will

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:52AM

Richard II, Shakespeare's Globe, review: 'a production for tourists' by Dominic Cavendish

Dominic Cavendish found himself wading through this production

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 06:50AM

Forty Years Later, Penn & Teller Come Home by WNYC

Penn Jillette talks about his Broadway engagement with partner in magic, Teller. The show includes both elements of their Las Vegas show and classics from their repertoire, and marks the 4…

SOURCE: WNYC at 06:48AM

From Screen To Stage? 7 Movies With The Potential For West End Glory by Liz Dyer

It seems fair to say that London’s newest musical, Bend It Like Beckham, has hit the back of the net as far as the critics are concerned. The show, which had its opening night on 24th June…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 06:38AM

Theatre Etiquette (Part Two) – The Interval by Harriet Wilson

It is all about preparation and timing. One cannot simply swan out into the foyer / bar half way through a show and expect to achieve their interval aims – not without preparation. At time…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 06:38AM

In Retrospect: A Look At The History Of ‘Guys And Dolls’ by Shaun Nolan

If you have your eye on Twitter a lot (and if you don’t then, why not!?) then you’ve surely heard the news that the Chichester Festival Theatre revival of Guys and Dolls that ran last ye…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 06:38AM

Review: The Mentalists At The Wyndham's Theatre by Tony Peters

Since his all-conquering One Man, Two Guvnors, playwright Richard Bean has been on something of a roll to put it mildly: Pitcairn at Chichester and the Globe; Great Britain, his play about t…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 06:37AM

What's Coming Up? Openings And Closings In Theatreland by Harry Tennison

As is the nature in the unpredictable, but rewarding, world of London theatre, many of the best shows don’t last forever. With the imminent departure of the epic musical, Miss Saigon, conf…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 06:36AM

Alistair Smith: Critics are critical to theatre in the UK by Alistair Smith

This week, we’ve announced the three grand finalists of The Stage Critic Search – our competition to find undiscovered theatre critics across

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:00AM

Recreating a moment in 'Bette, Live at the Continental Baths' by Nina Metz

There's always been something a bit mythical about the earliest years of Bette Midler's career, when she performed her cabaret act in the basement of the Continental Baths in New York City. …

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 06:00AM

She wanted to be Fraulein Maria, she’ll settle for Kimmy Schmidt by Richard Ouzounian

Perky Ellie Kemper talks about showbiz, Tina Fey and what she's learned playing the sunny survivor of a cult.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 06:00AM
Thursday, July 23, 2015 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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King of Comedy to become Broadway musical by Ben Child

Creators of Hedwig and the Angry Inch and Rock of Ages will unite for stage version of Martin Scorsese’s dark satire about obsessive fandomMartin Scorsese’s classic film The King of Come…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:58AM

REVIEW: American Idiot, Arts Theatre ✭✭✭ by Danny Coleman-Cooke

By Danny Coleman-Cooke American Idiot is a bit of a frustrating production; whilst the music of Green Day has plenty to offer a musical, it doesn’t seem right for a sung-through stage adap…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 05:40AM

Review: Richard II (Shakespeare's Globe)

'A highly intelligent and fast-moving production'

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:38AM

Review: Brainstorm (National Theatre)

Islington Community Theatre present a 'sharply contemporary' look at the workings of the adolescent brain

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:38AM

Extract: The Time Traveller’s Guide to British Theatre by Aleks Sierz and Lia Ghilardi

Theatre is one of the glories of British culture, a melting pot of creativity and innovation. Beginning with the coronation of Elizabeth I and ending with the televised crowning of the curre…

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 05:14AM
Thursday, July 23, 2015 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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Creating El Grande de Coca-Cola, CIRCUS-Style by Ron House

by RON HOUSE (In the spirit of this production, below are both English and Spanish versions of Ron House's Perspectives piece for @ This Stage.) I had the sense to recall how much work…

SOURCE: thisstage.la at 04:08AM

Susan Elkin: Children’s theatre is for life, not just for Christmas by Susan Elkin

I’ve seen a whole series of cracking shows for children in recent weeks including Gorilla, Tiddler and Other Terrific Tales, and The

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 04:00AM
Thursday, July 23, 2015 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Amy Schumer review – heartwarming breeziness outshines 'edgy' B-material by Clem Bastow

Schumer is at her best at either end of her spectrum, with easy observations and blunt explorations of sexuality, but her more unsavoury material feels tiredThere are no official statistics …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:56AM

Glen Ridge troupe's Junior Players present musical

This month, Gas Lamp Junior Players, based in Glen Ridge, will premiere “A Tale of Two Broadways,” an original musical by Kristy Graves and Bloomfield resident Susan Knight-Carli…

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 03:39AM

Belleville-born troupe to celebrate anniversary in Nutley

It’s been 10 years since the Cherry Blossom Players: LLC Theatre Troupe originated in the basement of Christ Episcopal Church in Belleville.

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 03:39AM

Review: ‘The Guardsman’ is a fresh, entertaining production

In 1924, a “lightened up” version of “Testor” written as a vehicle for the celebrated husband and wife acting duo, Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne, and retitled, &ldquo…

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 03:39AM

‘Titanic’ to set sail in Ringwood

St. Catherine of Bologna Performing Arts Guild chooses “Titanic” for its summer show

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 03:39AM

Pequannock theater to perform Mary Poppins

The Pequannock Township Summer Theater Program continued its rehearsals for "Mary Poppins" this week with director Marina Rizzi. They will present the musical this Friday and Satur…

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 03:39AM

Mary Poppins on stage in Pequannock

Mary Poppins brings her iconic umbrella to Pequannock Township High School the weekend of July 24-25 for three performances of “Mary Poppins” by the Pequannock Township Parks and…

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 03:39AM

Mancub and The Children by Thom Dibdin

Reviews from All Edinburgh Theatre's new writers This August, All Edinburgh Theatre is proud to be taking on four young Edinburgh-based reviewers in a new mentoring initiative.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 03:38AM

Boring Bitch by Jess Gow

I am boring.Seriously.Really, truly, fucking boring.Although I had been having suspicions about this prominent characteristic of mine for quite some time, it was only about a year and a half…

SOURCE: Girl in the Dark at 03:18AM

Teamwork Is More Than It’s Cracked Up to Be by Andy Campbell

As “non-profit-teers”, we have to do more with less. That’s underselling it I know, yet it’s a daily reality of the job. This isn’t something we lament, it̵…

SOURCE: artshacker.com at 03:00AM
Thursday, July 23, 2015 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Review: Suddenly Last Summer (The Glory) by Johnny Fox

With David Suchet currently bashing Lady Bracknell’s back doors in in the West End it seems almost a logical sequence that trash drag supremo Jonny Woo should assail Katharine Hepburn&…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 02:52AM

The courage of creativity by Naomi Livingston

I want to delve further into the concept and action of creativity. And perhaps even to the furthest branch of brain-bending constructs: ‘purpose’. I talked in my first essay about child-…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 02:00AM
Thursday, July 23, 2015 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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I Know What Boys Want by Victor Gluck, Editor-In-Chief

This post is by Victor Gluck, Editor-in-Chief A very powerful and topical theme runs though Penny Jackson’s play, "I Know What Boys Want," but the author’s understandable anger leads to …

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 01:27AM

Love Me Tender by Thom Dibdin

✭✭✭✭✩ Loves me true Crisp, knowing and contagiously fun, Love Me Tender thrusts and gyrates its hips upon the Playhouse Stage for a week-long run as pa…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:07AM

Great escapes: the strange rise of live-action quest games in Russia by Sasha Raspopina For The Calvert Journal, Part Of The New East Network

Fancy ransacking a Soviet apartment tonight? Or solving the mystery of Chernobyl? Live gaming might be the thing for you. The Calvert Journal reports“Don’t stop, it’s gonna crush my ha…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:02AM

Buddies in Bad Times names new artistic director by J. Kelly Nestruck

The largest and longest-running queer theatre company in the world has named evalyn parry as the replacement for Brendan Healy

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 01:00AM

"Once Upon a Time" Cast on Season 5 and Crazy Set Experiences by Young Hollywood

"Once Upon a Time" Cast on Season 5 and Crazy Set ExperiencesYH catches up with your favorite stars from ABC's hit series "Once Upon a Time", including Jennifer Morrison, Ginnifer Goodwin, J…

SOURCE: Young Hollywood at 01:00AM

'Paper Towns' Star Halston Sage & Author John Green on Pranks, Pokemon, & Prom by Young Hollywood

'Paper Towns' Star Halston Sage & Author John Green on Pranks, Pokemon, & PromThe YH Studio welcomes actress Halston Sage and author John Green to chat all about their movie based on his nov…

SOURCE: Young Hollywood at 01:00AM
Thursday, July 23, 2015 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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THEATRICAL THROWBACK THURSDAY: A Fond Farewell To Theodore Bikel by Pat Cerasaro

Today we remember a star on stages and screens and beyond in honor of his death this week, Theodore Bikel.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:45AM

Christiane Noll and More Star in THE COTTAGE, Beginning Tonight at the Engeman Theater by BroadwayWorld

The John W. Engeman Theater presents THE COTTAGE. THE COTTAGE is brought to you by the Engeman official Main Stage Sponsor - North Shore LIJ Health System, and Show Sponsor - Lewis Johs Aval…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:45AM

Tony Winner Karen Ziemba Stars in Lexington Theatre Company's 42ND STREET, Beginning Tonight by BroadwayWorld

The brand-new Lexington Theatre Company is thrilled to announce that casting is complete for its inaugural production of 42nd Street. Tony Award Winner Karen Ziemba, will play Dorothy Brock,…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:45AM

Prepare For The Swarm by Joe Patti

Since I did a post on ideas that must go earlier this week, I thought it would be a good opportunity to draw attention to a document the Independent Sector put out on Nine Trends Affecting t…

SOURCE: Butts In The Seats at 12:24AM

VPT announce #EdFringe shows by Thom Dibdin

Big names join Leith collective Over 70 plays in a dozen themed nights from over 20 playwirghts have been announced by the Village Pub Theatre for its Edinburgh Fringe debut, with big guest…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:20AM

Is a Puzzlement by Sam Hurwitt

Watching The King and I in the 21st century.

SOURCE: The Idiolect at 12:06AM

Watch Jason Danieley’s Emotional Performance at The Visit Cast Recording Session by Adam Hetrick

Jason Danieley delivers a riveting performance of "The Only One" a new song from The Visit, the final Broadway musical from the Tony-winning team of Kander and Ebb. Go inside t…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

“Trainwreck” Star Colin Quinn Opens in New Jerry Seinfeld-Helmed Solo Show by Olivia Clement

Comedian Colin Quinn, who is currently featured in Amy Schumer's film "Trainwreck," returns to the New York stage with his latest solo comedy, Colin Quinn The New York…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Evita Gets Re-Imagined, Outdoor Retelling, Starting Tonight by Adam Hetrick

Serenbe Playhouse premieres an immersive, outdoor retelling of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's Tony-winning rock musical Evita beginning July 23 in Chattahoochee Hills, GA. Randi …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Beautiful, Kinky Boots, Phantom Stars Sing for Free in Today’s Broadway in Bryant Park Concert by Andrew Gans

The third free concert in 106.7 LITE FM’s Broadway in Bryant Park series is held July 23 on the Bryant Park Stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Playbill Vault’s Today in Theatre History: July 23 by David Gewirtzman and Ernio Hernandez, Robert Viagas

1938 Helen Hayes is named the stage's greatest performer when the New York Sun prints its list of great performers today. Compiled after polling 150 notable people, mostly in the theatre…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Lea Michele on Picking Wendla Over Eponine and Why She Didnt Want Her Parents to See Spring Awakenin by Andrew Gans

Playbill.com digs into its archives to explore past articles. With the news that Deaf West Theatre's revival of Spring Awakening will come to Broadway, we revisit the first production…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

What Is It That Draws People Back Into the Woods Again and Again? by Mark Robinson

With two Broadway productions, one Off-Broadway mounting and countless regional productions as well as a hit Disney live-action movie, Into the Woods has proven its staying power. Wh…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Preview: Jenna Ushkowitz returns to stage for musical set in 1980s, and based on hit film by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

All those deep dives into the 1980s pop songbook with "Glee" seem like prep work now for Jenna Ushkowitz, who was Tina in the Fox TV series' during its six musical seasons.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 12:00AM

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Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 15, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
TBA: Titanic