Thursday, July 30, 2015 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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Actress Valerie Harper Has Been Released From the Hospital by Alissagreenberg

She was found unconscious before a theater performance

SOURCE: time.com at 11:52PM

July’s Leftovers and August’s Brainteaser by Peter Filichia

The sign outside the theater says “Every word in THREE DAYS TO SEE (except for the show’s first moments) was written by Helen Keller.” Yeah, there’s no question that she didn’t con…

SOURCE: Kritzerland at 11:49PM

UPDATE: Valerie Harper Reportedly in a Coma After Being Rushed to Larger Hospital by TV News Desk

Broadway star Valerie Harper was rushed by ambulance to the hospital during a performance of the musical NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT at Maine's Ogunquit Playhouse. She is now in a coma, acco…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:02PM
Thursday, July 30, 2015 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Rolling Stone Gathers New Editor From Jann Wenner’s Stable by Jeremy Gerard

A tumultuous 24 hours at Wenner Media began with Wednesday with the resignation of longtime Rolling Stone managing editor Will Dana; the filing of defamation lawsuits in New York federal dis…

SOURCE: Deadline at 10:46PM

BWW TV: Watch Highlights from Pasek & Paul's DEAR EVAN HANSEN, Opening Tonight at Arena Stage by BroadwayWorld TV

Arena Stageat the Mead Center for American Theater, presents DEAR EVAN HANSEN, opening tonight, July 30, in the Kreeger Theater, for a run through August 23.BroadwayWorld has highlights from…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:22PM
Thursday, July 30, 2015 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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Richard O’Brien returns to Rocky Horror Show for first UK appearance in 20 years by Georgia Snow

Rocky Horror Show creator Richard O’Brien is to play the role of the Narrator in a run of the musical at the

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:46PM

Famous comedy alumni return for August shows at iO by Darel Jevens

Several alumni of Chicago’s iO improv theater who went on to national fame are returning ... The post Famous comedy alumni return for August shows at iO appeared first on Chicago Enter…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 09:39PM
Thursday, July 30, 2015 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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BAZ BAMIGBOYE: So that's how you do cartwheels in heels! Rehearsals for incoming Broadway musical Kinky Boots are in full gallop at the Adelphi Theat

Muscular men are doing cartwheels and back-flips, while the show’s two leads are getting a lesson in the sexual allure of thigh-high boots, writes BAZ BAMIGBOYE from the Kinky Boots rehea…

SOURCE: Daily Mail at 08:59PM

Is a West End move to be or not to be for Benedict's Hamlet asks BAZ BAMIGBOYE

Benedict Cumberbatch will give his first performance as Hamlet on Wednesday, in previews at the Barbican but fans want to know if it will transfer to the West End, writes BAZ BAMIGBOYE.

SOURCE: Daily Mail at 08:59PM

Benedict Cumberbatch-Led HAMLET Eyeing West End, Stateside Runs? by Jessica Khan

Lyndsey Turner's production of William Shakespeare's HAMLET, starring Benedict Cumberbatch in the title role, will begin performances at the Barbican Theatre next month. But with hundreds of…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:57PM

Eddie Izzard and More to Star in Film Remake of WHISKY GALORE! by Jessica Khan

Comic stars Gregor Fisher, Eddie Izzard and John Sessions will be wetting their whistle in theupcoming film reboot of WHISKY GALORE

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:57PM

Magical News! Be the First to Get Tickets for HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD in London by Jessica Khan

You won't need a Time Turner to flash back to the days before Harry Potter became a legend. The Daily Mail writes that HARRY POTTER author J.K. Rowling and ONCE director John Tiffany have cr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:57PM

‘Bakkhai’: Theater Review by Stephen Dalton

James Bond co-star Ben Whishaw plays a seductive, vengeful, sexually ambivalent god of pleasure in this new version of the ancient Greek classic by Euripides.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:48PM

Hilarious Women of #MakeItFair Shred Nasty Online Comments

#MakeItFair is an online campaign that calls into question the perception and representation of women in entertainment. Rita Wilson, Mamie Gummer, Orfeh, Jessica Hecht, Donna Lynne Champlin,…

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:44PM

Looking For Love In All The Wrong Places by WNYC

Playwright Joshua Harmon talks about his play “Significant Others,” with stars Gideon Glick and Lindsay Mendez. A young man searches for love while supporting his friends, and finds it…

SOURCE: WNYC at 08:35PM

Who’s An Amateur? by Tracey Paleo

HowlRound: Jonathan Mandell on the shifting definitions of “amateur”,  “professional theatre” and “theatre professional.” “Given the economic reali…

SOURCE: Footlights at 08:31PM

Will L.A. Actors Sue Their Union? by Tracey Paleo

L.A. Weekly: “We haven’t been treated fairly, and everybody knows it, says actress Maria Gobetti. She’s objecting to the elimination of L.A.’s 99-Seat Theate plan by Actor…

SOURCE: Footlights at 08:31PM

It’s Not Easy, Bein’ Seen by Tracey Paleo

Stage Raw: There are hundreds of theaters, unknown even in their own back yards. You’d think in an age where “Google” has become a verb, no information could remain hidden. Kevin Delin…

SOURCE: Footlights at 08:31PM

Sneak Peek: Behind the scenes of QTC’s new play about Jimmy Little, Country Song by Bobbi-Lea Dionysius

Presented by Queensland Theatre Company and QPAC, the world premiere play (with songs), Country Song is a fictionalised story inspired by the life of Jimmy Little. After being inspired …

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 08:21PM

Natascha McElhone, Jodhi May to Star in New Play QUEEN ANNE at the RSC's Swan Theatre This Winter by Jessica Khan

Natascha McElhone, perhaps best known for THE TRUMAN SHOW and the more recent TV series CALIFORNICATION,will star in Helen Edmundson's new play QUEEN ANNE at the Royal Shakespeare Company's …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:15PM

Tina Turner Tribute at 54 Below by Sandi Durell

  by: Paulanne Simmons   Tina Turner, a.k.a. the Queen of Rock, won eight Grammy awards and sold more concert tickets than any solo act in the history of music.... The post Tina Tu…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 08:14PM

Bakkhai review – Ben Whishaw enchants but play draws admiration, not zeal by Michael Billington

Almeida, LondonJames Macdonald’s production at the Almeida offers clarity and imaginative acting, yet falls short of the rage and frenzy that Euripides’ masterpiece demandsHaving started…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:10PM

Richard O'Brien returns to Rocky Horror Show for West End run by Mark Brown

Stage show coming back to London for 11 performances in September with its creator appearing as narratorRichard O’Brien, the creator of The Rocky Horror Show, is returning to the show as i…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:10PM
Thursday, July 30, 2015 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Stage and Screen Star Daniel Radcliffe Set for FBI Thriller IMPERIUM by Movies News Desk

Daniel Radcliffe will return to the big screen in another thriller --this time undercover.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:57PM

The Almeida's ORESTEIA, Starring Lia Williams and Jessica Findlay Brown, Headed to Trafalgar Studios by BroadwayWorld

ORESTEIA, in a modern reimagining by Almeida Associate Director Robert Icke, will be transferring to Trafalgar Studios late next month --original company intact.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:57PM

Abigail Lawrie to Make Stage Debut in WHEN WE WERE WOMEN This Autumn by Jessica Khan

Abigail Lawrie, breakout star of BBC's TV adaptation of J.K. Rowling's THE CASUAL VACANCY, is set to hit the stage this autumn at the Orange Tree Theatre.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:57PM

The Rocky Horror Show Creator Richard O'Brien Will Headline New London Production of the Cult Hit by Ryan McPhee

The man behind The Rocky Horror Show would like (if he may) to take you on a strange journey. Richard O’Brien, who wrote the tuner's book and score and played Riff-Raff in the film…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:43PM

Of Thee I Sing – Review by Jonathan Baz

Royal Festival Hall, London***Music by George GershwinLyrics by Ira GershwinBook by George S. Kaufman and Morrie RyskindAll credit to Elliot Davis, Senbla and the genius of casting director …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:36PM

THIS SUNDAY – fundraiser for L.A.’s own Australian Theatre Company – Los Angeles theater report by Pauline Adamek

  The Australian Theatre Company (ATC), dedicated to telling Australian stories to L.A. audiences, was recently awarded non-profit status. The ATC is committed to sharing the best of Au…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 07:28PM

‘The Wiz’ Eases on Down to The Gaithersburg Arts Barn From August 7th-23rd by Laura Andruski by Guest Author

In partnership with ANKH Repertory Theatre and The Finest! Performance Foundation, Inc., Arts on the Green presents The Wiz, a modern musical version of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. F…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 07:19PM

BWW TV: A Helluva Trio - ON THE TOWN Performs at Bryant Park! by BroadwayWorld TV

Click below to watch the stars of ON THE TOWN sing 'New York, New York' and more at BROADWAY IN BRYANT PARK

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:15PM

Theatre News: Richard O'Brien to star in West End Rocky Horror Show

The legendary performer, who also created the show, last played the role in the UK 20 years ago

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 07:15PM

Review: Bakkhai (Almeida)

Ben Whishaw stars in the second production of the Islington venue's Greek season

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 07:15PM

Review: Waiting for Great Leader by Michael Block

The world is a diverse place with an abundance of philosophies on life. One of which is how a country should be ruled. There have been wars due to it. From democracy to dictatorship to commu…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 07:04PM

Impossible review – macho magic show bisects and belittles its female stars by Michael Billington

Noël Coward theatre, LondonA major gender imbalance undermines the slick and intriguing acts in this Vegas-style fiesta of illusion Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:04PM
Thursday, July 30, 2015 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Chuck Wagner Shares His 5 Most Treasured Memories from the Original Broadway Production of Into the Woods

Chuck Wagner, Broadway’s original Rapunzel's Prince, is about to blow the minds of Into the Woods fans.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 06:59PM

Montclair kids perform in 'The Little Mermaid Jr.'

Kids on Stage, of the New Jersey School of Dramatic Arts, presents 'The Little Mermaid Jr.' on Thursday, July 30 and Friday, July 31 at 7 p.m. at the Westminster Arts Center, Bloomfield.

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 06:57PM

Review: 'Pippin' still has its circus magic by Chris Jones

"We've got magic to do," says the Leading Player in "Pippin," the eclectic and bizarre musical artifact from 1972 that retains a remarkably special place in the hearts of audiences, includin…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 06:52PM

James Lecesne on Why Leonard Pelkey is Absolute Theater Magic by Broadway.com

The writer/performer of the acclaimed off-Broadway solo show The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey on why the time is right for the story to be told.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:38PM

Odds & Ends: Aladdin Will Bow in London Next Summer, Hamilton is Set to Be a Book (Again!) & More by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. Aladdin Will Bow in London Next Summer Broadway.com has confirmed that the previously reported West End transfer of hi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:38PM

Fun Home's Judy Kuhn & Michael Cerveris on Dream Pairings, Fake Hair and Where to Get a Good Po' Boy by Broadway.com

The mother and father of the Tony-winning smash hit Fun Home sit down to take Broadway.com reader ququestions.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:38PM

Renaissance Woman: Backstage at Something Rotten! with Heidi Blickenstaff, Episode 2: Doing Double Duty by Broadway.com

In her second episode, vlogger Heidi Blickenstaff talks books with Borle, sings Kander & Ebb for PBS, celebrates birthdays, learns what "bae" means and more!

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:38PM

Playhouse Square's Broadway Summer Camp hones student's skills in musical theater (photos) by Gus Chan, The Plain Dealer

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- What's it like to dance in a Broadway musical?  High school students found out at Playhouse Square's Broadway Summer Camp. Led by Kaitlyn Anderson, who plays Gabr…

SOURCE: Cleveland.com at 06:37PM

New National Center for Choreography up and running (and dancing) at University of Akron by Zachary Lewis

The country's second National Center for Choreography at the University of Akron is developing a small but significant cultural industry, welcoming artists from all over and enabling them to…

SOURCE: Cleveland.com at 06:37PM

Bursting the 'bubble' by Carrie Seidman

"Bubble Dance," a duet performed in a racquetball court, blurs the line between performer and audience member...... Read more » The post Bursting the 'bubble' appeared first on Ticket S…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 06:37PM

Lupita Nyong'o to make NYC stage debut in September by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Lupita Nyong'o, the Oscar-winner for her role in Steve McQueen's "12 Years A Slave" will make her New York stage debut in September....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 06:33PM

Valerie Harper hospitalized after falling ill before musical

OGUNQUIT, Maine (AP) -- Officials at a Maine playhouse say Valerie Harper has been hospitalized after falling ill before a performance....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 06:33PM

Valerie Harper released from hospital

Actress, who's fought brain cancer since 2013, stayed overnight at Maine hospital.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 06:32PM

Lupita Nyong'o headed to NY stage

Oscar-winning film star Lupita Nyong'o will make her NY stage debut at the Public Theater.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 06:32PM

Theater Listings for July 31-Aug. 6

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

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 06:32PM

Christine Baranski’s Favorite The Good Wife Episode Was When She Was Arguing With Oliver Platt About Gay Rights by Bennett Marcus

Recently, The Good Wife co-showrunner Robert King said he regrets that Oliver Platt’s arc was so short, and it turns out Christine Baranski feels the same way. “My favorite episode …

SOURCE: Vulture at 06:31PM

Valerie Harper Hospitalized in Maine by Maane Khatchatourian

Valerie Harper was rushed to the hospital on Wednesday night before a performance of her musical “Nice Work If You Can Get It” in Ogunquit, Maine. The Emmy winner, best known for…

SOURCE: Variety at 06:29PM

First Nighter: The Nora York-Jerry Kearns Double-Barreled Love Fest, a John Partrick Shanley Revival by David Finkle

The live performance part occurred July 29 at Joe's Pub, where Nora York--who's appeared at the venue every three or four months for several years as well as at any number of other prestigio…

SOURCE: Huffington Post at 06:19PM

Oscilloscope Acquires David Evans’ Holocaust Docu ‘What Our Fathers Did’ by Jeremy Gerard

Oscilloscope Laboratories has picked up North American rights to the Downton Abbey helmer’s What Our Fathers Did: A Nazi Legacy, the docu that premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival (u…

SOURCE: Deadline at 06:10PM

Twitter Watch: Stephanie J. Block - '2015-16 Broadway Season Bringing This Mom Back' by Bww Staff

On Twitter Watch, Stephanie J. Block wrote 'Looks like the 2015-2016 Broadway season will be bringing this mom back to work. Stay tuned..'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:02PM

'Beauty and the Beast' charms both old and (very) young

'Be Our Guest' dazzles in the Muny production

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 06:02PM

Impossible, Noël Coward Theatre, review: 'hammy and bombastic' by Claire Alfree

Despite some jaw-dropping moments, this stage magic revival is overloaded with male machismo, says Claire Alfree

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 06:00PM

Theater News: Sylvia Star Julie White Will Help Select the Prettiest Pooch

Creatives from the Broadway revival will select the show's model pup.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM
Thursday, July 30, 2015 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Silk Road Rising 2015-16 Season to Feature Female Solo Work by American Theatre Editors

The Asian-American and Middle Eastern--American theatre has announced its new season, which will contain solo shows from Puja Mohindra, Marissa Lichwick, and Jameeleh Shelo. Plus a world pre…

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:49PM

Michael Campayno, Katie Rose Clarke and More to Star in TN Shakespeare's THE OLIVER EXPERIMENT Next Month by BroadwayWorld

Tennessee Shakespeare Company, in partnership with the University of Memphis' Department of Theatre amp Dance, presents its third and final developing musical reading on the University of Me…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:36PM

Emerson Steele Set For New 54 Below Show, 10/14 by Pat Cerasaro

A rising star brings a new show to 54 Below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:36PM

Ana Gasteyer Boards TBS Pilot & New Netflix Series LADY DYNAMITE by TV News Desk

According to Deadline, stage favorite Ana Gasteyer has a pair of new television gigs lined up.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:36PM

Marc Shaiman Talks Iconic TONIGHT SHOW Moments, Bette Midler, Theatre Roots & More by Pat Cerasaro

A music master reflects on some career highlights

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:36PM

Interview: Jessi Blue Gormezano and KJ Sanchez on Spanish Flu, Canadian Playwrights, and Bringing Kevin Kerr’s “Unity (1918)” to the U.S. by Navida Stein

It seems apropos to meet up with dedicated theater artists Jessi Blue Gormezano and KJ Sanchez in a slightly battered second floor theater space off of 10th Avenue on 52nd Street; the kind o…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 05:22PM
Thursday, July 30, 2015 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Abingdon Theatre Company Announces Three World-Premiere Plays by Olivia Clement

Abingdon Theatre Company has announced the three world-premiere plays slated for its 2015-16 season, beginning with JB Reich's Cut Throat in the fall. The 23rd season will also i…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:53PM

Win Meet & Greet With Sam Rockwell At FOOL FOR LOVE On Broadway by Pat Cerasaro

A Hollywood headliner comes to Broadway

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:52PM

Rachel Resheff Performs Powerful 'Carrie' Live At 54 Below by Pat Cerasaro

A fresh new take on a powerful CARRIE showstopper

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:52PM

Spotlight On...Bill Sterritt by Michael Block

Name: Bill SterrittHometown: Cape May, N.J.Education: MFA Carnegie Mellon UniversityFavorite Credits: 2nd Prize Winner, South Coast Rep; Finalist, Eugene O’Neill National Playwrights Confe…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 04:52PM

Benedict Cumberbatch has 1,480 lines in Hamlet - so what's the secret to actors' memory skills?

"Remember me!" At midnight, on the battlements of Elsinore, his father's restless spirit transfixes Hamlet with that command. "Remember thee!" Hamlet reflects: "Ay, thou poor ghost, while me…

SOURCE: The Independent at 04:39PM

Holland Taylor, Rachel Dratch & Glenn Fitzgerald Join Cast of MTC's RIPCORD by BroadwayWorld

Lynne MeadowArtistic Director andBarry GroveExecutive Producer just announced Rachel DratchLove's Labour's Lost, SaturdayNight Live,Glenn FitzgeraldHamlet,The Sixth Sense, and Emmy Award win…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:39PM

Bill Condon Discusses New BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Film: 'You Will Believe A Beast Can Waltz!' by Pat Cerasaro

The director shares new details on BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:39PM

Two and a Half Men's Holland Taylor Replaces Mary Louise Wilson in Ripcord Off-Broadway by Imogen Lloyd Webber

An off-Broadway switcheroo has gone on at Manhattan Theatre Club! Emmy winner and Tony nominee Holland Taylor will replace the previously announced Mary Louise Wilson in Ripcord. Wilson has …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:22PM

Theatre: The Face of Our Ever Evolving Nation by Seth Gordon

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

SOURCE: Theatre Communications Group at 04:22PM

A Hamlet who’s one hot ticket by Michael Paulson - New York Times

Benedict Cumberbatch fans make London Hamlet fastest selling play in British history.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 04:22PM

Gigantic Musical Comedy Set to Kick Off New Season at the Vineyard by Olivia Clement

The Vineyard has announced that its new season will kick off with the new musical comedy Gigantic, set at one of the top weight-loss camps for teens in the U.S. The musical features a bo…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:19PM

Rachel Dratch, Holland Taylor Join New David Lindsay-Abaire Play

Rachel Dratch and Holland Taylor have signed on to star Off Broadway in “Ripcord,” the new stage comedy by David Linsday-Abaire, the playwright who won the Pulitzer for “Ra…

SOURCE: Variety at 04:00PM

Rachel Dratch, Holland Taylor Sign On To David Lindsay-Abaire’s ‘Ripcord’ World Premiere by Jeremy Gerard

There are three great actresses whose names include “Mary” and “Louise,” each with a different spelling and all associated with the Manhattan Theatre Club, where the …

SOURCE: Deadline at 04:00PM

Ann’s Holland Taylor Will Return to NYC Stage This Fall by Andrew Gans

Lynne Meadow and Barry Grove announced additional casting for Manhattan Theatre Club's upcoming world premiere of David Lindsay-Abaire's Ripcord, which will begin previews Off…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:00PM

Photo Flash: Stars of Les Misérables, Matilda, On the Town, and More at Broadway in Bryant Park

Umbrellas were out in full force for the rainy afternoon concert.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:00PM

Cabaret News: Broadway's Saunders Siblings Perform a Family-Style Cabaret

There's something to be said for genetics.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:00PM

Theater News: Holland Taylor and Rachel Dratch Join David Hyde Pierce-Directed Ripcord

Casting has been announced for David Hyde Pierce's new drama.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:00PM

Theater News: Matthew-Lee Erlbach's Sex of the Baby Announces Off-Broadway Debut

The production will play the Access Theater Gallery Space.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:00PM
Thursday, July 30, 2015 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Listen to Meryl Streep Sing “Drift Away” in “Ricki and the Flash” by Olivia Clement

In her new film "Ricki and the Flash," opening in theatres Aug. 7, Oscar winner Meryl Streep stars as the lead singer and guitarist of a rock band who is trying to make amends with…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:58PM

SYLVIA's Julie White, A.R. Gurney & More to Select K-9 Model for Show's Artwork by BroadwayWorld

Producers of the Broadway revival of A.R. Gurney's SYLVIA announced yesterday,, July 28th that they are seeking a 'model' K-9 to be the real-life face of the dog played by Annaleigh Ashford.…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:58PM

BWW TV: Watch Highlights of The Muny's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Starring Kate Rockwell, Nicholas Rodriguez and More! by BroadwayWorld TV

Just in BroadwayWorld and The Muny present a first look at highlights of Disney's Beauty and the Beast, which is running through August 7, 2015. With music byAlan Menken, lyrics byHoward Ash…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:58PM

Photo Flash: First Look at Kate Rockwell, Nicholas Rodriguez and More in The Muny's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST by BroadwayWorld

Just in BroadwayWorld andThe Muny present a first look at Disney's Beauty and the Beast, which is running through August 7, 2015. With music byAlan Menken, lyrics byHoward AshmanandTim Rice,…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:58PM

Playwright Alleges Racist Treatment at Berkeley Repertory Theatre by Debra Freeman

Judy Juanita, an Oakland playwright, was invited by a member of the Berkeley Repertory Theatre staff to the final dress rehearsal of Anna Deavere Smith’s “Notes From the Field: Doing Tim…

SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 03:57PM

Review: A Very Youthful Rendition by Michael Block

Once upon a time there were two star crossed lovers who fell in love, defying the battle lines of their families, who ultimately did the only thing that could save their frowned upon love: s…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 03:49PM

TDF Announces Fifth Season of Autism-Friendly Performances by Joe Gambino

The Theatre Development Fund (TDF) announced July 30 its fifth season of autism-friendly shows, which are presented through its Autism Theatre Initiative (ATI). The matinee performances …

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:49PM

Readers recommend: songs about farming | Peter Kimpton by Peter Kimpton

Ranches of cows, horses or sheep? Fields of rice, tea or wheat? Organise your orchard and pick an agricultural crop of songs to make a mass musical harvestWhy Brownlee left, and where he wen…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:47PM

Photos! Get a First Look at the Off-Broadway World Premiere of Annie Baker’s John by Broadway.com

Click for production photos from the world premiere of Annie Baker’s John, opening August 11, 2015 at the Pershing Square Signature Center’s Irene Diamond Stage.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:46PM

VIDEO: 'America's Got Talent' Judge Mel B Praises AVENUE Q Puppeteers! by TV News Desk

Mel B, one of the judges of the NBC talent competition 'America's Got Talent' appeared on this morning's TODAY to praise one of this season'scontestants, a puppet named 'Ira' who happens to …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:32PM

Alice Ripley, Will Swenson, NEWSIES Reunion & More Set for 54 Below in August & September by BroadwayWorld

This August and September,54 BELOWpresents an exciting lineup of the brightest talent from Broadway and beyond. Located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54thStreet. For a detai…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:32PM

How to Make Magic in 10 Days! Elena Shaddow Shares a Whirlwind Week at Muny’s Enchanting Into the Wo by Matthew Blank

Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's Into the Woods recently concluded a July 21-27 run at the Muny. Elena Shaddow, who starred as Cinderella, offers some exclusive backstage photos f…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:31PM

The Know: Your Essential Ticket-Buying Planner July 30-Aug. 9 by Olivia Clement

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:30PM

'Hamilton': Lin-Manuel Miranda, Questlove, Black Thought on the Runaway Broadway Hit, Its Political Relevance and Super-Fan Barack Obama by Chris Hayes

The show's creator and cast album's producers talk race in the Obama era, the Founding Fathers’ views on slavery, how Donald Trump’s immigration comments are playing to Broadway audience…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:24PM

Stars From Glee, Smash & Switched At Birth: Your Complete Guide to Broadway's Spring Awakening Cast

Photos, videos and bios for all the young stars of the Spring Awakening revival.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 03:24PM

West End Aladdin to hold open auditions by Matthew Hemley

Producers of the musical Aladdin are to hold open auditions for the West End transfer of the show. Directed and choreographed by

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 03:20PM

The Call Board: Playbill Store, Actors’ Equity Association and The Public Theater Are Hiring! by Playbill Staff

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:00PM

Theater News: Oscar Winner Lupita Nyong'o to Make New York Stage Debut

Nyong'o will star in Danai Gurira's Eclipsed.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM

Theater News: Deaf West's Spring Awakening Brings Its West Coast Student Body to Broadway

Former Smash costars Krysta Rodriguez and Andy Mientus transfer with the company.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM
Thursday, July 30, 2015 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Jennifer Holliday Gets Jazzy In Sophisticated Ladies by Tanya Isley

Tony and Grammy Award-winning diva Jennifer Holliday, the “Original Dreamgirl,” who’s thrilled audiences for years belting out her signature show tune, “And I’m Telling You, I’m …

SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 02:59PM

Circus can’t obscure the dreary existential angst in ‘Pippin’ by Hedy Weiss

There is no shortage of spectacle or talent on the stage of the Cadillac Palace Theatre at the moment, where the national touring company of director Diane Paulus' circus-infused production …

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 02:58PM

Lupita Nyong’o to Star Off Broadway in Play by ‘Walking Dead’ Star Danai Gurira

Academy Award winner Lupita Nyong’o will star at Off Broadway’s Public Theater in “Eclipsed,” the 2009 play by writer-actor Danai Gurira. Nyong’o, who took home…

SOURCE: Variety at 02:46PM

Lupita Nyong’o Sets New York Stage Debut In Public Theater’s ‘Eclipsed’ by Jeremy Gerard

The Oscar winning actress (12 Years A Slave) will play “The Girl” in the NYC premiere of Danai Gurira’s drama, which “looks at the terrible conflicts in post-colonial…

SOURCE: Deadline at 02:45PM

President Obama Talks Hamilton Musical With Jon Stewart by Cch

Hamilton, the new musical by Tony Award Winner Lin-Manuel Miranda (In the Heights), is gaining new fans everyday, including President Barack Obama. Last week, the President attended a previe…

SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 02:45PM

Theater Review: RUTHLESS! THE MUSICAL by Ryan Leeds

It is a herculean task to create a show that maintains a consistent humorous rhythm, but thanks to Joel Paley and Marvin Laird, this effort has not only been achieved; it has surpassed all …

SOURCE: www.manhattandigest.com at 02:42PM

From the BroadwayWorld Vaults: Relive the Magic of SHREK! 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 02:38PM

BWW TV Exclusives: THE RESIDUALS Season 2, Episode 7- 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 02:38PM

Ancient Greek tragedy Oresteia receives surprise West End transfer by Charlotte Higgins

Robert Icke’s production of trilogy by Aeschylus is to open at Trafalgar Studios after causing a sensation with audiences who were gripped by its family dramaThe Oresteia – three hours a…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:34PM

Lupita Nyong'o to Make Her New York Stage Debut in 'Eclipsed' by Ashley Lee

The Oscar winner will star in the Public Theater's war drama this fall.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:29PM

“12 Years a Slave” Oscar Winner Lupita Nyongo to Make New York Stage Debut by Olivia Clement

The Public Theater has announced that Danai Gurira's Eclipsed will join the 2015-16 season, with a cast lead by Lupita Nyong’o, winner of the Academy Award for her role in …

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:27PM

ArtsBeat: Lupita Nyong’o to Star in ‘Eclipsed’ at the Public Theater by Erik Piepenburg

The Academy Award-winning actress will star in a play by the Obie Award-winning playwright Danai Gurira.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 02:24PM

Review: ‘Ramona,’ a Puppet Tale About Trains in Love by Alexis Soloski

This play centers on a pining Soviet locomotive who is dragooned by circus impresarios for some challenging tasks.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 02:24PM

WICKED, ALADDIN & THE LION KING Set for TDF's Autism Theatre Initiative's 5th Season by BroadwayWorld

Theatre Development Fund TDF, the not-for-profit service organization for the performing arts today announced their fifth season of autism-friendly performances presented through its Autism …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:24PM

UPDATE: Valerie Harper Discharged from Hospital This Morning by TV News Desk

Broadway star Valerie Harper was rushed by ambulance to the hospital during a performance of the musical NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT at Maine's Ogunquit Playhouse.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:24PM

Oscar Winner Lupita Nyong'o to Star in Danai Gurira's ECLIPSED at The Public This Fall by Tyler Peterson

BroadwayWorld has just learned that Oscar winner Lupita Nyong'o will make her New York stage debut this fall in the NYC premiere of Danai Gurira's new dramaECLIPSED, just added to The Public…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:24PM

Andy Mientus & Krysta Rodriguez Will Transfer to Broadway in Deaf West's Spring Awakening Revival by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Believe! Smash and Great White Way alums Andy Mientus and Krysta Rodriguez will reprise their performances in the Deaf West incarnation of Spring Awakening when it transfers to the Main Stem…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:20PM

Daveed Diggs on His Hebrew School Roots, Meeting Crazy Celebrities & Getting His Shot on Broadway in Hamilton by Kathy Henderson

Age: 33 Hometown: Oakland, CA Current Roles: A dynamic Broadway debut as French general Lafayette, “the Lancelot of the Revolutionary set,” and future U.S. president Thomas (&l…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:20PM

Oscar Winner Lupita Nyong’o Will Lead Danai Gurira's Eclipsed Off-Broadway by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o will headline the New York premiere of Eclipsed. Directed by Liesl Tommy and penned by Danai Gurira, the production, which has just been added to the Public…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:20PM

From A Book To Broadway: The Journey of The Color Purple by Cch

Photo Credit: Lyn Hughes As Broadway prepares for the return of The Color Purple this fall, let’s look back at the history of this incredible American story and its impact over the yea…

SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 02:19PM

Concerts for City Greens – A Beautiful Night of Free Music by Sandi Durell

Making the Rounds with Russ                                               &…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 02:18PM

Bryce Pinkham Returns to Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder; Curtain Call Pics! by Matthew Blank

Bryce Pinkham, who was Tony-nominated for creating the role of Monty Navarro in the Broadway production of A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder, returned to the Tony-winning pr…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:08PM

Taye Diggs’ Hedwig Debut is a Hit by Tanya Isley

When you step into a pair of high heels, you better be sure you know how to sashay your way around in them and when you’re Taye Diggs and you’re slipping on heels previously worn by Neil…

SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 02:02PM
Thursday, July 30, 2015 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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2015 Nominee Announcement Party: A Night (and promise) of Innovation by Innovative Theatre Foundation

Dear Reader,Hello, I am Conor O’Brien, the social media manager for the NYITF for the 2015 award season. On July 20th the New York Innovative Theatre Awards held a party to announce the 20…

SOURCE: The New York Innovative Theatre Foundation at 01:52PM

Memorize this: How stage actors learn all their lines by Nina Metz

How good is your memory? Is it shot, like mine? Do you know all your passwords? Can you remember what you did last Tuesday? Now consider the brain power involved in memorizing an entire scri…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 01:51PM

Krysta Rodriguez, Andy Mientus and 20 Newcomers Set for Broadway’s Spring Awakening by Andrew Gans, Robert Viagas and Michael Gioia

Ken Davenport, Cody Lassen, Hunter Arnold and Deaf West Theatre announced July 30 that the actors who played the rebellious students in the acclaimed Deaf West production of Steven Sater and…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:43PM

A History of The King and I, Told Through These Rarely-Seen Al Hirschfeld Works by Matthew Blank

In celebration of The New-York Historical Society's special exhibition "The Hirschfeld Century: The Art of Al Hirschfeld" and the new book "The Hirschfeld Century: Por…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:43PM

Book launch celebrates Theatre Royal Nottingham’s sesquicentennial by Matthew Hemley

A commemorative book marking 150 years of Nottingham’s Theatre Royal will be published in September. The book, Theatre Royal Nottingham 150 Years,

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 01:43PM

International news round-up: July 30 by Nick Awde

Teatre Lliure season SPAIN/BARCELONA Barcelona’s Teatre Lliure has announced its programme for the 2015/16 season, its 40th, including the return of Nuria

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 01:43PM

Valerie Harper Released From Maine Hospital During Run Of ‘Nice Work If You Can Get It’ by Jeremy Gerard

  Valerie Harper, who has been battling a rare cancer of the brain for more than two years, was taken Wednesday evening to York General Hospital in York, Maine, after reporting th…

SOURCE: Deadline at 01:42PM

Breaking News: Krysta Rodriguez, Andy Mientus & 20 Broadway Newcomers Will Star in Deaf West's SPRING AWAKENING Revival by BroadwayWorld

Ken Davenport, Cody Lassen, Hunter Arnold and Deaf West Theatre Artistic Director David J. Kurs haveannounced that the rebellious students from the acclaimed Deaf West production of Steven S…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:34PM

PHOTO: Will the Real Elsa Please Stand Up! Idina Menzel Meets Her FROZEN Counterpart by Movies News Desk

During her world tour, Idina Menzel took a quick time out to visit Walt Disney World's newest attraction, 'Frozen Summer Fun', where she came face to face with her fictional FROZEN counterpa…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:25PM

Lin-Manuel Miranda on the Political Relevance of HAMILTON, President Obama's Reaction & More by BroadwayWorld

In a new interview with Billboard, HAMILTON creator Lin-Manuel Miranda and the cast album's executive producers, Questlove and Black Thought, opened up about the show's political relevance, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:25PM

Broadway's James Snyder & Wife Welcome Baby Girl! by BroadwayWorld

Broadway's James Synder, just coming off of the world premiere of EVER AFTER at Paper Mill Playhouse, and wife, have welcomed a new baby girl

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:25PM

FIRST LISTEN: HAMILTON's Lin-Manuel Miranda Featured on New Podcast 'Can I Pet Your Dog?' by Stage Tube

HAMILTON star and creator Lin-Manuel Miranda is featured on the premiere episode of the new podcast CAN I PET YOUR DOG Listen to the episode below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:25PM

BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL LIVE Blu-ray Home Video to Be Released 10/13 by BroadwayWorld

Universal Studios announces the release of BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL LIVE onBlu-ray onOct 13, 2015.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:25PM

VIDEO: Miranda Sings! Shares New Musical Response to Haters! by Stage Tube

Youtube sensation Miranda Sings aka Colleen Ballinger-Evans shared a new musical video in response to the mean-spirited comments she has received over the years

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:25PM

ALADDIN Will Officially Open Summer 2016 in London; Casting Calls Set by Tyler Peterson

ALADDIN will officially fly into the West End in Summer 2016.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:25PM

This Week in L.A. Theatre by Dani Oliver

IN THE NEWS Los Angeles Theatre Works reveals its 2015-16 schedule of recorded-before-a-live-audience-for-future-radio-broadcast stage fare, beginning with Judgment at Nuremberg. …

SOURCE: thisstage.la at 01:19PM

She Can't Do It Alone! Carly Hughes Will Return to Chicago on Broadway by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Carly Hughes will once again rouge her knees and roll her stockings down! The actress is set to return to the long-running revival of Chicago as Velma Kelly August 22 through September 4 at …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:13PM

Vineyard Theatre Kicks Off New Season with Gigantic, a Musical from Randy Blair About a Weight-Loss Camp by Broadway.com

Gigantic, a new musical that previously played the New York Musical Theatre Festival under the name Fat Camp, will kick off the Vineyard Theatre’s 2015-16 season. The show features mus…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:13PM

Dial M for Monty! A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder Star Bryce Pinkham is Broadway.com's Next Vlogger by Ryan McPhee

Can a camera be used as a weapon? We sure hope not. Tony nominee Bryce Pinkham has returned to A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, and this time, he vlogging all about it. Brace yo…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:13PM

Theatre News: Open auditions announced for West End Aladdin

Ever dreamed of a starring role on the West End? Now's your chance

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 01:07PM

Arthur Smith: Legless Johnny’s amazing sawing-in-half trick by Arthur Smith

A mate of mine told me about a music-hall act he had heard of which sounds truly amazing (and please note, unlike

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 01:00PM

Theater News: A Gigantic Musical Will Open Vineyard Theatre's 2015-16 Season

The coming-of-age tuner won Best of Fest at the 2009 New York Musical Theatre Festival under the title Fat Camp.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM

Cabaret News: Original Casts of Cry-Baby, Bare, Lysistrata Jones, and More to Reunite

Stars from several cult-classic musicals will return to those shows for one night only at 54 Below.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM

Theater News: Carly Hughes and Amy Spanger Return to the Cast of Chicago

The long-running Broadway musical welcomes back two alums.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM
Thursday, July 30, 2015 at noon (Broadway Time)
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LaChanze Sizzles in Broadway Legacy by Tanya Isley

LaChanze, best known for her Tony Award-winning role as “Celie” in The Color Purple was recently featured in “Broadway Legacy,” a photographic and “online historical ca…

SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 12:58PM

Watch the First 6 Minutes of Disney’s “Descendants” With Kristin Chenoweth Now! by Adam Hetrick

Tony Award-winning actress Kristin Chenoweth, recently on Broadway in On the Twentieth Century, plays Maleficent in the new live-action Disney Channel film "Descendants," a…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:49PM

The dance of Queequeg: How movement says more than words in 'Moby Dick' by Laura Molzahn

Picture this: A timid, would-be mariner arrives in a crowded New England whaling port - and winds up sharing a bed with a nearly naked, heavily tattooed, oddly coiffed reputed cannibal, the …

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 12:49PM

Christian McBride Returning to Litchfield Jazz Festival by Ed Condran

Some recording artists have the name of the city they're playing taped to the stage floor so they can properly address the crowd.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 12:49PM

On a New Bogdanovich Comedy (and Our Cautious Optimism) by Trav S.D.

It’s an exciting time to be a film geek of a certain order (i.e., me). Orson Welles’ The Other Side of the Wind is expected to see daylight sometime next year and now I learn t…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 12:47PM

Montclair kids perform in 'New Voices' concert at Paper Mill Playhouse

Four Montclair children will perfrom in Paper Mill Playhouse's 'New voices 2015: Horray for Hollywood!" concert on Friday, July 31 and on Saturday, Aug. 1.

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 12:43PM

‘A Quick 5′ with Tina Stafford by Elliot Lanes

Tina Stafford is currently performing the role of the accordion playing Baruška in the national tour of Once. The show continues through August 16th at the Kennedy Center’s Eisenho…

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 12:34PM

Celebrating Sundance! Rare Pics of Gent’s Guide, Passing Strange, Spring Awakening and Fun Home in T by Matthew Blank

The 2015 Sundance Theatre Lab, featuring a wide variety of stage and screen actors, is currently underway in Utah. We offer a selection of rare photos from the Lab's 30-year histor…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:27PM

Heather Headley Eyes Return to Broadway With The Bodyguard by Debra Freeman

Tony and Grammy Award winner Heather Headley took on Stephen Sondheim’s Into the Woods in a role she thought she would never play- “The Witch”. She hinted at a possible ret…

SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 12:26PM

Broadway's CHICAGO Will Welcome Amy Spanger & Carly Hughes Back to the Cell Block by Tyler Peterson

This August,CHICAGO will welcome two of its top leading ladies back to thecell block.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:25PM

Fringe Binge says – remember the music by Louise Mundstock

Reminder – there’s still more CapitalFringe 2015. Catch the last shows in Extension Week this weekend. Here, Fringe Binge remembers hanging out in the bar (which FB names as the …

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 12:25PM

Funmbi Omotayo: the Harrods porter turned Hackney gag merchant by Paul Fleckney

After a storming five-minute spot on The John Bishop Show, Funmbi Omotayo is hitting Edinburgh with his debut solo hour, Legal Immigrant. It’s the tale of his family’s move from Hackney …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:25PM

Women's Voices Theater Festival (WVTF) Aug 12 - Nov 15, 2015

-- More than 50 of the Washington, D.C. region’s professional theaters are joining together to produce the Women’s Voices Theater Festival to highlight the scope of new plays bei…

SOURCE: Culture Capital at 12:21PM

Spotlight On...Harrie Dobby by Michael Block

Name: Harrie DobbyHometown: London, UKEducation: University of Exeter – BA (Hons) Drama: First Class; Drama Studio London  - Post-Graduate Diploma in Professional ActingFavorite Credi…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 12:21PM

Photo Flash: Sneak Peek at Carolann M. Sanita, German Alexander and More in Rehearsals for WEST SIDE STORY at Music Circus by BroadwayWorld

With a cast featuring Music Circus audience favorites and Broadway veterans, several of which have performed in the show on Broadway and on tour, West Side Story, the fifth production in the…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:21PM

PHOTO: Amanda Seyfried Shears Long Hair for Locks of Love Donation! by Movies News Desk

Amanda Seyfried took to Instagram to share her latest look, a short bob, after she took several inches of her long hair off as a donation to theLocks of Love charitable organization.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:21PM

BREAKING: Valerie Harper Rushed to Hospital During 'Nice Work' Performance by TV News Desk

Broadway star Valerie Harper was rushed by ambulance to the hospital during a performance of the musical NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT at Maine's Ogunquit Playhouse.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:21PM

How I know when I’m seeing something great. by Ken Davenport

When I was a teen, I used to take day trips from suburban Massachusetts to the city to see shows.  I’d drive to New Haven, CT and board a Metro North train bound for Grand Central.  …

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 12:20PM

'It's a gift' _ Leslie Odom Jr. relishes his 'Hamilton' shot by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- During an early version of the Founding Fathers musical "Hamilton," Leslie Odom Jr. was in the seats with the audience, blown away. The guy playing Aaron Burr was making…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 12:20PM

Cleveland Performance Art Festival archives move to Case Western Reserve University by Karen Farkas, Northeast Ohio Media Group

More than 1,000 hours of video recordings, 6,000 photographs and other archival records of the Cleveland Performance Art Festival have been donated to Case Western Reserve University's Kelvi…

SOURCE: Cleveland.com at 12:20PM

If/Then Star James Snyder Welcomes Baby Girl and Posts Picture! by Joe Gambino

Broadway's James Snyder introduced his newborn daughter, Willa Emerson, to the world last night via Twitter. The actor, who made his Broadway debut as the titular role in the 2008 produc…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:16PM

“Little Women” Adapted Into Gritty Sci-Fi TV Series by Olivia Clement

The CW Network is developing a "gritty" and "hyper-stylized" remake of Louisa May Alcott's celebrated 1868 novel "Little Women," which has already been …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:14PM

Carly Hughes Will Return to Broadway’s Chicago by Andrew Gans

Carly Hughes will play a limited return engagement in the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking revival of John Kander, Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse's Chicago next month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:11PM

A Nationwide Menagerie of Tennessee Williams Festivals by American Theatre Editors

From Provincetown to New Orleans, Williams fests cover a wide range of the playwright's works and influences.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:11PM

Critic's Notebook: Northern Ireland Town Embraces Beckett Festival by Roslyn Sulcas

The Happy Days Enniskillen International Beckett Festival, which opened on July 23 and runs through Monday, offers a festive and buoyant atmosphere.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:11PM

Watch Emily Skeggs & the Cast of Fun Home Perform 'Changing My Major' for Seth Meyers by Broadway.com

We could listen to this score for semesters on end. The cast of Fun Home stopped by the Late Night set on July 29, becoming the first musical to pay a visit to Seth Meyers. Take a look at th…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:11PM

Peter Land Exits Ruthless! Off-Broadway Following Medical Emergency; Paul Pecorino Steps In by Broadway.com

Peter Land has departed the off-Broadway revival of Ruthless! The Musical following an onstage collapse on July 17. Land, who starred in the musical comedy as Sylvia St. Croix, rec…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:11PM

Valerie Harper Collapses Backstage During Performance of Nice Work If You Can Get It by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Tony nominee and Emmy winner Valerie Harper fell unconscious backstage during the evening performance of Nice Work If You Can Get It at Maine's Ogunquit Playhouse on July 29. The fire de…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:11PM

Carley Hughes Will Return to Broadway’s Chicago by Andrew Gans

Carly Hughes will play a limited return engagement in the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking revival of John Kander, Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse's Chicago next month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:11PM

Fuse Film Review: “Jimmy’s Hall” — A Vibrant Look at Irish Working Class Culture by Tim Jackson

The entertaining and inspiring Jimmy's Hall is more playful than some of director Ken Loach's previous, more radical-leaning efforts.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 12:10PM

“Elsa, Meet Elsa!” See Worlds Collide as Idina Menzel Visits “Frozen” Characters in Person by Matthew Blank

Idina Menzel, who lent her voice to the smash hit animated film "Frozen," got a chance to meet with a few of the movie's characters on a recent trip to Disney World!

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:08PM

How To Start Your Own Experimental Theater Company

By Lamplighter Productions. The Lamplighter Productions collective describes their process for founding their company, and shares the lessons they’ve learned.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 12:04PM

Valerie Harper Admitted to Hospital After Backstage Health Emergency by Andrew Gans and Michael Gioia

Emmy winner Valerie Harper, who has been playing the role of Millicent in The Ogunquit Playhouse's production of Nice Work If You Can Get It, which began performances July 22 and continu…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01PM

Valerie Harper Admitted to Hospital by Andrew Gans and Michael Gioia

Emmy winner Valerie Harper, who has been playing the role of Millicent in The Ogunquit Playhouse's production of Nice Work If You Can Get It, which began performances July 22 and continu…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01PM

Chicagoan returns home with ‘We Gotta Bingo’ dinner-theater experience in tow by Sun-Times

By Mary Houlihan | For the Sun-Times Chicago audiences are not strangers to interactive theater, ... The post Chicagoan returns home with ‘We Gotta Bingo’ dinner-theater exp…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 12:00PM

Theater News: Chicago Shakespeare Theater's Teller-Directed Tempest Announces Casting

The reimagined Shakespearean play will open the theater's 2015-16 season.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM

Photo Flash: Bryce Pinkham Returns to Broadway's A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder

Check out these photos from Pinkham's latest curtain call in his Tony-nominated role.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM
Thursday, July 30, 2015 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Dancing Queequeg, the secret weapon in 'Moby Dick' by Laura Molzahn

Picture this: A timid, would-be mariner arrives in a crowded New England whaling port - and winds up sharing a bed with a nearly naked, heavily tattooed, oddly coiffed reputed cannibal, the …

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 11:57AM

See Aladdin, Belle, Ariel, Mary Poppins and the Newsies Share the Same Stage in New Disney Spectacle by Matthew Blank

Utah's Tuacahn Amphitheatre has assembled a new "musical spectacular of Disney music," When You Wish, previewing June 1 and opening June 5 for a run through Oct. 16.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:56AM

Review: Life in Progress, London Coliseum by Izzie Leach

In her last world tour as a dancer, Sylvie Guillem celebrates the end of 39 years of dancing in Life in Progress, a performance that concludes her professional stage credits that range from …

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 11:49AM

Guest Blog: Suzanna Rosenthal – Free theatre season was created as an accident by Suzanna Rosenthal

In 2003 Gods & Monsters Theatre (or Steam Industry Free Theatre as we were back then) started creating the free theatre season at The Scoop slightly by accident. The land between Lond…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 11:49AM

Broadway’s Andrew Kober and His Wife Are Expecting! by Joe Gambino

It appears as though Broadway's Andrew Kober will be reviving his role as "Dad" starting in February 2016. Kober, who made his Broadway debut as "Dad/Margaret Meade" …

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:46AM

One Single’s Experience at Significant Other, and How You Can Take Yourself Out on a Solo Date Night by Michael Gioia

Joshua Harmon's Significant Other takes a look at the single gay guy whose best friends are all getting married off before his eyes. So, who better to send than one of our own single sta…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:44AM

Following Onstage Collapse, Peter Land Departs RUTHLESS! Off-Broadway by BroadwayWorld

RUTHLESS! The Musical's leading man, Peter Land, collapsed onstage at the top of the second act on Friday evening, July 17th. EMT's arrived on the scene and Mr. Land was transported to the h…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:43AM

Original Stars Set for Saturday Night Fever Reunion Concert by Andrew Gans

Several stars of the original Broadway production of Saturday Night Fever will reunite Aug. 31 at 54 Below for a reunion concert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

Jeremy Jordan and Betsy Wolfe Will Join Forces at the Kennedy Center by Andrew Gans

Betsy Wolfe, who starred in the Off-Broadway revival of Jason Robert Brown's The Last Five Years, and Jeremy Jordan, who starred in the film version of the two-person musical, wi…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:40AM

Theatre News: Troubled Dusty Springfield production loses nine cast members

The production at the Charing Cross Theatre, which opened in May, is yet to have its press night

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 11:40AM

What’s on My Dressing Table: Max von Essen of ‘An American in Paris’ by NewYork.com

Max von Essen always felt a strong desire to create. He was first drawn to the piano and became proficient at a young age. That led to singing, which in turn led to acting. “I loved the pr…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 11:36AM

Saving Myself For Steve Martin at Strand Theater Company by Jill Kyle-Keith

Playwright Ann V. Wixon sets before us the well-worn topic of a middle aged woman’s journey through divorce in this one character play. Eve is 45, newly divorced, and comes to a meetin…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 11:33AM

Actor Collapses Onstage at Ruthless! The Musical by Andrew Gans

Peter Land, who stars in the Off-Broadway revival of Ruthless! The Musical at St. Luke's Theatre, collapsed onstage at the beginning of the second act July 17.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM

Meet the Cast of ‘Spamalot’ at The Port Tobacco Players‏: Part 6: Brian Merritt by Joel Markowitz

In Part 6 of a series of interviews with the cast of The Port Tobacco Players’ Spamalot, meet Brian Merritt. Tell our readers where they may have seen you on local stages. Most recently yo…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:24AM

Sand Castles in War Zones: Insanity and Forgiveness

By Martha Steketee. Martha Steketee on Daniel Talbott’s ghost story of a sand-bound ship of fools and the exquisite possibility of forgiveness.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 11:24AM

VIDEO: Alison Bechdel Talks Seeing Her Life on Stage in FUN HOME by TV News Desk

Author Alison Bechdel stopped by last night's LATE NIGHT to talk about seeing her life on stage in the Tony Award winning musical FUN HOME.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:16AM

Photo Flash: It's Tech Week! Go Behind the Scenes of WAITRESS at the A.R.T. by BroadwayWorld

The American Repertory Theater A.R.T. at Harvard University, under the leadership of Artistic DirectorDiane Pauluswill present the world premiere musical Waitress. Based on the motion pictur…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:16AM

STAGE TUBE: Heidi Blickenstaff Channels Disney Days with 'Poor Unfortunate Souls' by Stage Tube

It's been a while since Disney veteran Heidi Blickenstaff, a replacement for Ursula in The Little Mermaid, has sang of those 'Poor Unfortunate Souls.' Below, watch as she belts out the class…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:16AM

VIDEO: Preview '13's Allie Trimm & Brynn Williams' Upcoming 54 Below Show! by Stage Tube

Below, watch a sneak peek of the show as the duo cover RENT's 'Take Me Or Leave Me'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:16AM

Gina McKee backs north-east arts engagement drive by David Hutchison

Actor Gina McKee has backed a new drive to increase arts engagement and investment in the north-east. Launched by the North East

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:15AM

Ragtime by Michael Portantiere

“Songs from Ragtime,” 1996 (RCA) One of the most precious gems of the American musical theater, Ragtime is replete with beautiful performances on this first recording of the magnificent …

SOURCE: castalbumreviews.com at 11:12AM

Disabled Characters And The Theatre – Some Considerations by Douglas McLennan

“Why is one considered a beacon of acting talent for playing a disabled character convincingly? Why is it a common expectation that these actors will transform into characters whose ex…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 11:12AM

Courtney Love and Todd Almond Will Bring Dreamlike Kansas City Choir Boy to American Repertory Theat by Adam Hetrick

Kansas City Choir Boy, the musical collaboration between Todd Almond (Iowa) and rock icon Courtney Love, which premiered at New York City's HERE earlier this year, will play a limited fa…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:11AM

Theater News: Sharon Playhouse Puts Romance Comics to Music in True Love

The new musical pays tribute to romance comics of the 1940s and '50s.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00AM

Video Flash: Fun Home Makes Television History With First Broadway Performance on Seth Meyers

Emily Skeggs, Beth Malone, and Roberta Colindrez performed "Changing My Major" on Meyers' Late Night show.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00AM
Thursday, July 30, 2015 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Review: "I'll Eat You Last: A Chat With Sue Mengers" at Hartford's TheaterWorks by Mark G. Auerbach

Veteran Broadway musical actress Karen Murphy plays the Hollywood "Super Agent" in John Logan's play.

SOURCE: thewestfieldnews.com at 10:56AM

Rags by Michael Portantiere

Original Broadway Cast Members, 1986 (Sony) High on the list of flops that deserved better is this four-performance heartbreaker by composer Charles Strouse and lyricist Stephen Schwartz. Th…

SOURCE: castalbumreviews.com at 10:53AM

Sara Bareilles, Jessie Mueller and Diane Paulus on What It Means to Be a Waitress by Adam Hetrick

Ahead of the Aug. 2 premiere of the new musical Waitress, the American Repertory Theater sat down with singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles, book writer Jessie Nelson, director Diane Paulus,…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:52AM

Radio City Music Hall Will Go “Back to the Future” in Fall Concerts by Olivia Clement

Radio City Music Hall will present Back to the Future in Concert Oct. 15-16. The special event celebrates the classic film's 30th anniversary.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:50AM

Review: Horrible Histories, Garrick Theatre by Manuel Muñoz

The stage version of CBBC’s Horrible Histories – now in its third live shows season – has started its run at the Garrick Theatre with the aim of telling the stories of Magna Ca…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 10:46AM

Harlem School of the Arts Names New President by Robin Pogrebin

Eric G. Pryor, most recently the executive director of the Center for Arts Education, will become the next president of the Harlem School of the Arts.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:45AM

Mrs. Smith’s Broadway Cat-Tacular! to End Off-Broadway Engagement by Olivia Clement

Mrs. Smith's Broadway Cat-Tacular!, the "all-singing, all-dancing demented cabaret on acid" by performance artist and writer David Hanbury, has announced i…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM

Radio Gals by Michael Portantiere

Original Cast, 1995 (Varèse Sarabande) In this comedic concept musical by Mike Craver and Mark Hardwick, we’re supposed to be hearing a radio broadcast emanating illegally from the home o…

SOURCE: castalbumreviews.com at 10:27AM

Spamalot Is Coming! Christian Slater, Eric Idle, Warwick Davis Rehearse For Star-Studded Hollywood B by Krissie Fullerton

The Hollywood Bowl's production of Monty Python's Spamalot, the parody of the Arthurian Legend that won the Tony for Best Musical in 2005, will be presented July 31-Aug. 2 in Los…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:27AM

Will Glenn Close Return to Sunset Boulevard? by Andrew Gans

Multiple Oscar nominee Glenn Close, who won a Tony Award for her performance as Norma Desmond in the Broadway production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Sunset Boulevard, may return to the role…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:26AM

Carly Hughes: Five Albums That Rocked My World

Star on the rise Carly Hughes shares five albums that rocked her world in anticipation of her 54 Below debut on August 7.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 10:23AM

New York Theater July 2015 Quiz by New York Theater

How well were you paying attention to the New York theater news and reviews in July? Take these 10 quiz questions — about Hamilton, “Charge-gate,” new performers in old rol…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 10:23AM

Meet the Cast of ‘Spamalot’ at The Port Tobacco Players': Part 5: Patrick Pruitt by Joel Markowitz

In Part 5 of a series of interviews with the cast of The Port Tobacco Players’ Spamalot, meet Patrick Pruitt. Tell our readers where they may have seen you on local stages. I spend almost…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:18AM

Jekyll and Hyde review – Hong Kong-inspired horror story is a strange case by Lyn Gardner

Platform, LondonAdorned with Chinese lanterns, this staging always looks stylish but Robert Louis Stevenson’s gothic mystery has been obscured It looks beautiful. Steam rises from under th…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:10AM

Robin Phillips by Michael Coveney

British actor and director acclaimed for revitalising the Stratford Festival theatre in OntarioRobin Phillips, who has died aged 75, was a golden boy of British theatre in the early part of …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:10AM

Overheard… I Suck? YOU Suck! by Vinnie Costa

Mrs Brown: (Who is 20 minutes late, yet still needs to visit the lower level lounge.) “Oh a bar! Can I get something?” Bartender: “I’m sorry, the bar’s closed u…

SOURCE: broadwayadjacent.com at 10:10AM

VIDEO: Broadway's Andrew Kober Shares Exciting Baby News on Social Media by BroadwayWorld

Broadway's Andrew Kober LES MISERABLES, HAIR used social media to announce the exciting news that he and his wife Farra are expecting a baby boy next February.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:10AM

MIRANDA SINGS' New Self-Help Book Hits No. 6 on Best-Seller List! by BroadwayWorld

Miranda Sings, aka Colleen Ballinger new book 'Self-Help' was released on July 21st fromSimon amp Schuster. The latest project from the Youtube sensation has landed atNo. 6 on this week's US…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:10AM

STAGE TUBE: From One Anna to Another- 100 Year-Old Patricia Morrison Sings for Kelli O'Hara by Stage Tube

Kelli O'Hara might be the reigning queen of Broadway, but another Anna Leonowens might give her a run for her money. Below, watch as 100 year-old Patricia Morrison, who played the role oppos…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:10AM

MRS. SMITH'S BROADWAY CAT-TACULAR! Will Play Final Performance on 8/1 by BroadwayWorld

Cardinal Theatricalshas announced thatMrs. Smith's Broadway Cat-tacular, the all-singing, all-dancingdemented cabaret on acid,created and performed by New York based writeractor and performa…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:10AM

VIDEO: Frankie Grande Talks Olsen Twins & More on THE TALK by TV News Desk

Frankie Grande of America's Best Dance Crew visited 'The Talk' to discuss what people are buzzing about online

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:10AM

Nine Performers Depart UK's DUSTY Amidst Backstage Drama by BroadwayWorld

Dusty, a multi-media show celebrating the musical icon Dusty Springfield, is currently playing at London's Charing Cross Theatre, and according to the Stage, the show is experiencing some dr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:10AM

Transformative Stories: A Reservoir of Healing at Erasing the Distance by Zach Freeman

By Loy Webb “This is turning into a therapy session,” says actress Angela Alise as she wipes the tears from her eyes. “Which it always does with Erasing the Distance,” Erasing the D…

SOURCE: Newcity Stage at 10:10AM

WAKE UP with BWW 7/30/2015 - DEAR EVAN HANSEN in D.C. and More! by Jessica Khan

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 Pasek amp Paul'sDEAR EVAN HANSEN debut…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:08AM

Why Do People Dress Like Slobs To Go To The Theatre? by Douglas McLennan

“When people were invited onstage at a recent performance of “Penn & Teller on Broadway,” many women looked as if they had stepped out of a jazzercise class, while men ambled …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 10:04AM

Art review: Beauty of Shimo porcelains on view at Crocker Art Museum

Artist divides time between Shanghai and SacramentoHis pottery is both ancient and modern, Western and EasternWorks on display through Sept. 6 … Click to Continue »

SOURCE: The Sacramento Bee at 10:00AM

Sacramento play to hit the road for the Big Apple

Capital Stage presents two performances of ‘3: Black Girl Blues’ One-woman play is joint effort by actress, playwrightNext stop is New York’s United Solo theater festival … Click…

SOURCE: The Sacramento Bee at 10:00AM
Thursday, July 30, 2015 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Billboard Cover: 'Hamilton' Creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, Questlove and Black Thought on the Runaway Broadway Hit, Its Political R | Billboard by Chris Hayes

Six years ago, Lin-Manuel Miranda was invited to perform during an evening of song and poetry at the White House. The writer, composer and performer was fresh off of a Tony Award win for In …

SOURCE: Billboard at 09:59AM

Video: FUN HOME is the First Broadway Show to Perform on LATE NIGHT by Courtney Kochuba

Last night, the 2015 Tony Award winning musical, Fun Home, made history last night when it became the first Broadway show to perform on NBC’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers.”…

SOURCE: www.samuelfrench.com at 09:59AM

Alison Bechdel Discusses Bechdel Test, Creation of Fun Home and Seeing Her Life Onstage With Seth Me by Andrew Gans

Alison Bechdel, the celebrated author of the graphic memoir upon which the Tony-winning musical Fun Home is based, was a guest on "Late Night with Seth Meyers" July 29.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:56AM

GRACE NOTES: Thursday, July 30, 2015 by Susan Grace

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Review Round-Up: ‘Ruthless’ by Matthew Wexler

Before there was JonBenét Ramsey and Honey Boo Boo, there was Tina Denmark, the fictional tyke created from the twisted mind of Joel Paley, who wrote Ruthless! (along with music by Marvin L…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 09:32AM

Fun Home Performance: "Changing My Major" - Late Night with Seth Meyers by Late Night With Seth Meyers

The cast of Broadway's Fun Home performs "Changing My Major" on Late Night with Seth Meyers.

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Watch Funny, Moving Performance from Fun Home As It Makes Late-Night TV History (Video) by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:22AM

BBC Edinburgh festivals coverage to include Juliette Binoche and Robert Lepage by Matthew Hemley

Ballet dancer Sylvie Guillem, actor Juliette Binoche and director Robert Lepage will discuss their work as part of the BBC’s coverage of

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:21AM

Albany Theatre launches ticketing scheme with Lewisham Homes by David Hutchison

South London theatre the Albany has joined together with a local social housing company to provide cheaper tickets for residents, in an

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:21AM

Date set for Whatsonstage versus Terri Paddock compensation hearing by Georgia Snow

A date has been set for a hearing at which Whatsonstage founding member Terri Paddock will be told how much compensation she

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:21AM

Douglas Fairbanks in “The Half-Breed” by Trav S.D.

Today is the anniversary of the release date of the film The Half-Breed (1916), starring Douglas Fairbanks. Based on a story by western writer Bret Harte, it was adapted for the screen by A…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:16AM

Stan Laurel in “Dr. Pyckle and Mr. Pride” by Trav S.D.

Today is the anniversary of the release of the Stan Laurel solo comedy Dr. Pyckle and Mr. Pride (1925), co-directed by Joe Rock and Scott Pembroke. This comedy was made two years before L…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:16AM

Contributing Op-Ed Writer: What I Learned on Stage by Beppe Severgnini

Writing and acting in a play helped me see the promise and limits of journalism.

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Come in! Sit Down! review – skin-deep satire from Muslim-Jewish collective by Brian Logan

There are spirited and charismatic performances in the Muju Crew’s cross-cultural sketch show – as well as the occasional lapse into bad tasteRamadan as a fitness programme (“I lost 30…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:07AM

VIDEO: HAMILTON's Lin-Manuel Miranda & Cast Entertain Lottery Participants with BRING IT ON Mini-Concert by Stage Tube

Lin-Manuel Miranda continued his series of mini-concerts for the dedicated fans who showed up for Wednesday's lottery of the hit Broadway musical HAMILTON, now in previews at the Richard Rod…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:07AM

Andrew Lloyd Webber Reveals Glenn Close 'Wants To Do' SUNSET BOULEVARD in West End by BroadwayWorld

Glenn Close may be returning to the stage to star in a new West End production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's SUNSET BOULEVARD.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:07AM

Brennyn Lark, Aaron Walpole & More Slated for Today's Broadway in Bryant Park by BroadwayWorld

Today, 106.7 LITE FM will continue its 15th annual lunchtime theatre summer series, '106.7 LITE FM's Broadway in Bryant Park.' The 2015 program will present the best of Broadway, FREE to the…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:07AM

New Pasek & Paul Musical DEAR EVAN HANSEN Premieres Tonight at Arena Stage by BroadwayWorld

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater, presents DEAR EVAN HANSEN.The original musical, featuring a score by Tony Award nominees Benj Pasek amp Justin Paul Broadway's A Christma…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:07AM

Get a First Listen to Meryl Streep's Cover of 'Drift Away' from RICKI AND THE FLASH! by BroadwayWorld

USA Today has shared an exclusive first listen to Meryl Streep's cover of the 1973 Dobie Gray smash 'Drift Away' from her new movie, Ricki and the Flash. Check it out below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:07AM

Shakespeare in the Parking Lot's MACBETH Begins Today by BroadwayWorld

Macbeth and Banquo reminded director Jesse Ontiveros of Fidel and Che, and that was the genesis for his idea to set 'Macbeth' in a banana republic for the Drilling Company's Shakespeare in t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:07AM

'Amazing Grace' - A Decidedly Retro Musical by Andy Propst

Erin Mackey and Josh Young in Amazing Grace (©Joan Marcus) Theatergoers should expect a rocky theatrical voyage if they’re planning on seeing Amazing Grace, now playing at the N…

SOURCE: AmericanTheaterWeb at 09:02AM

Fuse CD Reviews: James MacMillan conducts Vaughan Williams, MacMillan, and Britten and Boston Lyric Opera’s “Clemency” by Jonathan Blumhofer

Two recent albums feature compositions by James MacMillan, one of Europe's leading composers, as well as an opportunity to hear him conducting.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 09:02AM

Pics! Accabonac House Hosts Launch Party by Krissie Fullerton

The launch party and first annual silent auction to benefit Accabonac House was held Tuesday, July 21 at Ashawagah Hall in East Hampton, NY.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:01AM

International: Funding cuts? It’s a lot worse in Italy by Gianpiero Borgia

Italy’s theatre represents an unparalleled tradition where you’ll find the conventional rubbing shoulders with the avant-garde on every corner. Very much like

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:00AM
Thursday, July 30, 2015 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Advice From The Greats to People Like Us by Michael Wysong

If you’re like me, you started writing your first musical when you should have been paying attention in math class. You slaved over your “serious” adaptation of whatever short story yo…

SOURCE: newmusicaltheatre.com at 08:30AM

Watch: Changing My Major, Fun Home Lesbian Love Song, on Late Night With Seth Meyers by New York Theater

Late Night with Seth Meyers featured the six minute scene and song from Fun Home, when Medium Alison (Emily Skeggs), a freshman college student, kisses a classmate, Joan (Roberta Colindrez),…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 08:16AM

BWW's On This Day - July 30, 2015

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on July 30 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:03AM

VIDEO: FUN HOME Becomes First Broadway Show to Perform on LATE NIGHT; Watch Full Appearance! by TV News Desk

The groundbreaking, Tony Award-winning Best Musical, made history last night when it became the first Broadway show to perform on NBC's 'Late Night with Seth Meyers.'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:03AM

Fuse Theater Review: “Charley’s Aunt” — A Tasty Theatrical Chestnut by Jim Kates

This production of Charley's Aunt has the rhythm of a Mozart operatic finale -- all the parts contribute to a dizzy harmony.

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The Stage Critic Search 2015 – grand finalists review The Red Lion by The Stage

Following the finalists’ reviews we have now whittled down our entrants to the final three. We asked them to review The Red

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Thursday, July 30, 2015 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Two for the road by Terry Teachout

Mrs. T and I are hitting the road this afternoon for a desperately needed vacation on the coast of Maine. I can’t even begin to tell you how much the two of us need to get away from it all…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:30AM

Theatre News: Casting announced for the The Glass Menagerie

The production opens in Nuffield in October

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Theatre News: Michael Coveney: Old actors bloom as Helen Mirren and Ken Cranham prove 70 is the new 40

From Redgrave's Beatrice to Jacobi's Mercutio, are we experiencing a golden age for older actors?

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 07:28AM

Almanac: Robert Penn Warren on ambition by Terry Teachout

“An ambitious man is a man who wants other people to think he is great.” Robert Penn Warren, All the King’s Men

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:00AM
Thursday, July 30, 2015 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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The Seeing Place Theater’s Unnervingly Brilliant Views of Contemporary Boys and Girls by Sandi Durell

      By  Myra Chanin   The somewhat spruced up Clarion Theater has become the cultural Valhalla of Middle East Side aka Kips Bay. The Clarion is an intimate... The post…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 06:45AM

Performing Arts Guild presents Titanic in Ringwood

<b>Performing Arts Guild presents Titanic</b>St. Catherine of Bologna is proudly presenting the Broadway musical version of Titanic for the next two weekends. The performance fea…

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 06:34AM

Glen Ridge ensemble stages Broadway showcase

Gas Lamp Jr. ended its summer program with “A Tale of Two Broadways,” which tells the story of Broadway's resurgence in the 1980s and 90s through Tony Award winning shows of thos…

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 06:34AM

Bloomfield charity stages musical to benefit North Arlington girl

The Charles Seller Foundation's Talent Time Players presents “Legally Blonde: the Musical.” Performances are at 8 p.m. Thursday, July 30 through Saturday, Aug. 1 and Thursday, Au…

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 06:34AM

Youth theater company to stage 'Catch Me If You Can' July 31 through Aug. 2 in Hillsdale

Stage Scene & Song Performing Arts (3sPA), a non-profit youth theater arts company based in River Vale, will present their Summer Youth Theater Collaborative 2015 production of 'Catch Me…

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 06:34AM

Cervelli: ‘Cat-Tacular!’ is far from spectacular

The big question other than where is Mrs. Smith’s missing cat Carlyle is how the ever so slightly amusing “Mrs. Smith’s Broadway Cat-Tacular!” created by both directo…

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 06:34AM

Essex County youth participate in Paper Mill program

Youngsters from Bloomfield, Glen Ridge and Nutley are among the 122 performers in Paper Mill Playhouse's Summer Musical Conservatory concert titled “New Voices of 2015: Hooray for Holl…

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 06:34AM

Old Library Theatre to present musical in Fair Lawn

The Fair Lawn Community Center/George Frey Center for Arts and Recreation located at 10-10 20th St., announces “The Great American Trailer Park Musical” will be presented by Old …

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 06:34AM

Young actors to appear in ‘Hooray for Hollywood’

For most kids right now, cue Alice Cooper because school’s out for summer. For three Pascack Valley kids, however, work has just begun €“ on stage that is €“ as R…

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 06:34AM

Mirvish brings one-man Downton Abbey spoof to T.O. by Richard Ouzounian

Upside Downton stars British actor Luke Kempner playing 12 of the TV series' beloved characters.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 06:00AM

Review: What does it mean to 'Feast' well? by Chris Jones

At one point in "Feast," the moving and provocative show by the Albany Park Theatre Project, a young performer asks the audience a direct question: How many have been to the public aid offic…

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Alistair Smith: Arts funding: how deep is a 40% cut? by Alistair Smith

The arts sector has been preparing itself for cuts since the general election. In fact, it has been preparing for cuts since

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:00AM
Thursday, July 30, 2015 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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REVIEW: Jekyll & Hyde, Platform Theatre ✭✭✭ by Danny Coleman-Cooke

By Danny Coleman-Cooke Jekyll & Hyde never feels like a gimmick and avoids the traps of so many reworkings. Instead it’s an intelligent and creative production which is well staged, ac…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 05:48AM

Robert De Niro to co-direct musical version of A Bronx Tale by Ben Child

Oscar-winner assembles writing team of Disney composer Alan Menken and original star Chazz Palminteri for stage take on acclaimed mob drama Robert De Niro is bringing a musical version of hi…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:44AM

Tom Beard by Michael Quinn

Last seen on stage in Polly Stenham’s Hotel at the National Theatre in 2014, Tom Beard was an actor in his prime.

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Belinda Lang and Danny Lee Wynter cast in Nuffield’s The Glass Menagerie by Matthew Hemley

Danny Lee Wynter and Belinda Lang are to star in Nuffield’s production of The Glass Menagerie. Directed by Samuel Hodges, the show

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:29AM

Review: Kid Critic: Horrible Histories (Garrick Theatre)

Our Kid Critic Edward Macneill, aged 10, gives the lowdown on the third instalment of Barmy Britain

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:16AM

Nine cast members leave Dusty amid complaints by Matthew Hemley

New musical Dusty is being forced to recast five actors from the production who have left amid complaints of unrest on the

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:06AM
Thursday, July 30, 2015 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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Udderbelly off to Hong Kong for two-month festival by David Hutchison

Fringe venue Udderbelly is going overseas for the first time to host a two-month festival in Hong Kong. The eye-catching structure – shaped

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 04:00AM

UK Theatre Awards offers more prizes for most welcoming theatres by David Hutchison

The most welcoming theatre category at this year’s UK Theatre Awards has been revamped so that a venue in each region of

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 04:00AM

Susan Elkin: When is Shakespeare coming back to Regent’s Park? by Susan Elkin

Allow me to reminisce for a moment. When I was 12 and in the summer term of my first year at grammar

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Thursday, July 30, 2015 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Dramatizing Egypt’s Political And Social Issues With A Bedroom Farce by Matthew Westphal

Threesome, by Yussef El Guindi, “begins as a bawdy bedroom comedy whose main characters, a heterosexual Egyptian-American couple, invite a white American man into their bed. Over two a…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 03:58AM

THEATRICAL THROWBACK THURSDAY: THE WIZ Eases On Down Many Magical Roads For 40 Years by Pat Cerasaro

In acknowledgement of the many exciting news items this week pertaining to THE WIZ, it is the topic of today's tribute.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:35AM

Defining Your Terms by Joe Patti

Even though Twitter’s status as a favored and effective mode of communication on social media seems to be in flux, a recent tweet I came across for Mt. Rainer, MD struck me as a smart …

SOURCE: Butts In The Seats at 03:02AM
Thursday, July 30, 2015 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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'I would have jumped off a roof for Mao': how Li Cunxin danced to freedom by Judith Mackrell

Forced into ballet as a child in Mao’s China, Li Cunxin defected to the US and had to work as a stockbroker to support his family back home. But he never quit dancing. As he brings the Que…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:42AM

'All That Tap' comes to Grand Center on Saturday by Calvin Wilson

Annual event features top dancers.

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‘The Book Of Mormon’ Is Finally Playing Utah – Where They Seem To Love It by Matthew Westphal

“The biting satirical musical that mocks Mormons has finally come to the heart of Mormonlandia, starting a sold-out, two-week run Tuesday at a Salt Lake City theater two blocks from th…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 02:14AM

Mark Shenton’s theatre picks: July 30 by Mark Shenton

It’s a bit of a rush to the finishing line before (some of) the UK’s theatremakers and critics decamp to Edinburgh. (But

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Thursday, July 30, 2015 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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MEET THE FINAL 30 PLAYWRIGHTS: BEN VIGUS by Cara Kramer

FEATURED PLAYWRIGHT: BEN VIGUS Naturalistic Commercials will be presented at the Samuel French OOB Festival on Thursday, August 4th at 8:00pm. Click Here­ for tickets. Seattle native Be…

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Final Bow: Final Bow: Josh Grisetti of It Shoulda Been You Reflects on Audience Surprises and Wedding Awkwardness

"David is great about guiding you in the right direction," Grisetti says about director David Hyde Pierce.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00AM

Theater News: Unknown Soldier Makes Its World Premiere

Williamstown Theatre Festival presents the new musical tonight.

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"Grimm" Cast on Crazy Stunts and What To Expect in Season 5 by Young Hollywood

"Grimm" Cast on Crazy Stunts and What To Expect in Season 5It's a full house in the Nickelodeon Suite at Comic-Con when the cast of "Grimm" drops by to scoop YH on what to expect from Season…

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Jack & Jack on the Set of Alli Simpson's "Roll 'Em Up" Music Video Shoot by Young Hollywood

Jack & Jack on the Set of Alli Simpson's "Roll 'Em Up" Music Video ShootYH is on the set of Alli Simpson's "Roll 'Em Up" music video with two of her collaborators on the project, Jack & Jack…

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Peyton List on Taking Her "Jessie" Character to Summer Camp in "Bunk'd" by Young Hollywood

Peyton List on Taking Her "Jessie" Character to Summer Camp in "Bunk'd" The lovely and talented Peyton List pays a visit to the YH Studio to talk about taking her long-time "Jessie" characte…

SOURCE: Young Hollywood at 01:00AM
Thursday, July 30, 2015 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Belting it out from 'Men of Soul' at Black Ensemble by Doug George

This latest Theater Loop Showcase is Kevin Pollack as a very commmited and convincing Joe Cocker, singing "With a Little Help From My Friends" - as Cocker sang the Beatles song at Woodstock …

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Circus people? Broadway musicals just don't get 'em by Chris Jones

"We move onstage and they say we're not dancers. We speak onstage and they say they we are not actors."  There is no more eloquent defender of the men and women of the circus than Gypsy Sni…

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The Dreamer Examines His Pillow Opens Tonight at the Flea by Olivia Clement

John Patrick Shanley's The Dreamer Examines His Pillow officially opens July 30 at the Flea Theater, following previews that began July 25. The Off-Broadway staging by the Attic Thea…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Latino Macbeth in the Parking Lot Begins Tonight by Olivia Clement

The Drilling Company NY continues its summer stagings of Shakespeare in the Parking Lot, now in its 21st year, with Macbeth, taking&nbsp;place on Manhattan's Lower East Side in the p…

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Exclusive! Wesley Taylor in a Fat Suit and 10 More #TBT Photos You Don’t Want to Miss by Michael Gioia

Wesley Taylor, Alexandra Silber and Adam Kaplan are among the performers who will bring the popular Instagram/Twitter trend of #tbt to the stage of 54 Below Aug. 6 with #tbtLIVE Throwback Th…

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Playbill Vault’s Today in Theatre History: July 30 by David Gewirtzman and Ernio Hernandez and Robert Viagas

1983 Broadway lyricist Howard Dietz dies today at age 87. With composer Arthur Schwartz, Dietz wrote the score for The Band Wagon. Other songs by the duo include "Dancing in the Dark,&q…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Get to Know the Viral Campaign Aiming To #MakeItFair And the Women Behind It by Carey Purcell

As part of Playbill.com's Women in Theatre Week, some of the cast and creative team behind the #MakeItFair video share their thoughts on the representation of women in entertainment and …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

9 of the Best Songs By Female Writers This Fun Home Star Shares Her List by Michael Gioia

Who better than Fun Home star Judy Kuhn to pick some of the best songs by female writers? As part of Playbill.com's Women in Theatre Week, she share her favorites in this week's Play…

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Diva Talk Best Of! Idina on Elphaba, Bernadette on Rose, Stephanie on Liza, Rene on Roxie and More by Andrew Gans

News, views and reviews about the multi-talented women of the musical theatre and the concert/cabaret stage.

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Pasek and Paul’s Dear Evan Hansen, About the High School Struggle to Fit In, Premieres in D.C. by Michael Gioia

Dear Evan Hansen, the new, original musical by Tony Award-nominated songwriters Benj Pasek and Justin Paul that stars "Pitch Perfect" and Book of Mormon actor Ben Platt, offici…

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