Thursday, August 6, 2015 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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Thrillifying news! Wicked non professional rights now available in Oz! by Erin James

Good news, Ozians! Australia is the first country in the world to be granted the non-professional performance rights for WICKED, thanks to Music Theatre International (Australasia) in assoc…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 11:55PM

Donald Trump scores big in U.S. Republican presidential debate by Richard Ouzounian

Thursday night’s lacklustre debate between the 10 leading candidates for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination showed Trump to be the man to beat, Richard Ouzounian writes.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 11:54PM

Groove Along to Tonight's HAMILTON Opening Fireworks, Happening Now! by BroadwayWorld

Lin-Manuel Miranda's new hit musical HAMILTON just celebrated its opening night on Broadway tonight, August 6, at the Richard Rodgers Theatreread the reviews. And as part of its slate ofspec…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:26PM

REVIEW: Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Genius Keeps Hamilton’s Flame Alive by Steve

By Shari Lifland (@shariontheaisle) “How does a bastard, orphan, son of a whore and a Scotsman, dropped in the middle of a forgotten spot in the Caribbean by providence, impoverished, in s…

SOURCE: centerontheaisle.com at 11:23PM

'Hamilton': Hip-hop and Founding Fathers in dazzling Broadway musical by Chris Jones

NEW YORK - Stare at a $10 bill at the Richard Rodgers Theatre - you'll need one for a soda and tip - and you might discern an unusually chirpy expression on the grainy visage of Alexander Ha…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 11:05PM

Playbill Video Week in Review: Sutton Foster and the Pops, Laura Osnes at Birdland, Hamilton on Broa by Mark Ezovski

Playbill was out and about with Laura Osnes as she prepped for her debut at Birdland, with Sutton Foster and the New York Pops as they rehearsed for an outdoor concert at Forest Hills Stadiu…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03PM
Thursday, August 6, 2015 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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This new Broadway stunt to raise money is doggone desperate by Michael Riedel

Talk about the dog days of August … The producers of “Sylvia,” A.R. Gurney’s comedy about a man and his attachment to a dog, are offering potential investors the chance...

SOURCE: The New York Post at 10:44PM

Spotlight On...Curtis Wiley by Michael Block

Name: Curtis WileyHometown: Bay City, TexasEducation: Regis University - Denver, ColoradoSelect Credits: Lear (EPBB); The Great Society; Pageant: The Musical; Disney's The Lion King.Why thea…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 10:38PM

‘Hamilton’ isn’t quite revolutionary by Elisabeth Vincentelli

At last, bipartisanship! “Hamilton” may be the only thing the Obamas and Cheneys ever agree on. But then, there’s a lot of love for this energetic telling of the story...

SOURCE: The New York Post at 10:10PM

The Singularity by Courtney Marie

This post is by Courtney Marie Under the careful direction of Amy Fowkes, Lundy-Paine captures a woman’s painful journey when trying to have a baby and nothing is working. She finds the ev…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 10:04PM
Thursday, August 6, 2015 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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'Hamilton' review: Even better on Broadway

With the delirious praise swirling around "Hamilton" since its Public Theater run in February, there was danger that Lin-Manuel Miranda's hip-hop masterwork would seem anticlimactic -- or at…

SOURCE: Newsday Subscription at 09:52PM

‘Hamilton’: Making ecstatic history by Peter Marks

NEW YORK — Thomas Jefferson was honored with a majestic memorial, George Washington by the name of our capital city. But lovers of show tunes know that among the Founding Fathers, Alexande…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 09:29PM

Broadway Review: ‘Hamilton’

“Hamilton” was a sensation in a 299-seat house at the Public Theater, where the blazing inventiveness of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s hip-hop musical tribute to one of our illustri…

SOURCE: Variety at 09:00PM

'Hamilton': Theater Review by Frank Scheck

Lin-Manuel Miranda's landmark musical about the Founding Father transfers to Broadway with all its virtues intact and major hit status already assured. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:00PM

Theater News: The Ship Departs as On the Town Announces Broadway Closing Date

The musical at the Lyric Theatre is directed by John Rando.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:00PM

Review: Hamilton

Yes, it's as incredible as everyone says.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:00PM
Thursday, August 6, 2015 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Leads Announced for Broadway Revival of Witch-Hunt Drama The Crucible by Robert Viagas and Andrew Gans

Casting has been announced for the planned 2016 Broadway revival of Arthur Miller's Salem-set witch hunt drama, The Crucible, with a score by Philip Glass.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:58PM

A delicious day’s worth of Calcium and Vitamin D, without any cow’s milk by Admin

Dancers can be deficient in Calcium and Vitamin D. Find out more: Adequate calcium is needed throughout one’s lifespan. We all know it is The post A delicious day’s worth of Calci…

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 08:54PM

Hamilton Broadway Review: Revolutionary! by Jonathan Mandell

When Hamilton opened Off-Broadway in February, I called it groundbreaking and breathtaking – and I was trying not to gush.  Lin-Manuel Miranda’s hip-hop musical about the life and times…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 08:49PM

ArtsBeat: ‘On the Town’ to Close on Broadway by Erik Piepenburg

The show will close after the ballerina Misty Copeland makes her Broadway debut.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 08:37PM

A Helluva Run Draws to a Close: Broadway’s On the Town Sets Final Performance Date by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Twenty-four hours can go so fast. After struggling with low grosses for some time and receiving four 2015 Tony nominations but no awards on the big night, the Broadway revival of On the Town…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 08:26PM

'Tap World' is an uplifting tale of the dance form's curative powers by Laura Bleiberg

There are plenty of quotable moments in "Tap World," an engaging new documentary. Dancers were invited to share their stories with the filmmakers, and not surprisingly the ones selected are …

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 08:25PM

Review: ‘Hamilton,’ Young Rebels Changing History and Theater by Ben Brantley

In its move to Broadway, the show about America’s founding fathers is proof that the musical is not only surviving but evolving in ways that should allow it to thrive.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 08:18PM

Here are the stars who have seen ‘Hamilton’ on Broadway by Barbara Hoffman

Overheard at a preview of “Hamilton”: A dazed-looking 20-something woman murmuring, “There are no words!” and then finding one — “Amazing!” Elsewhere, a middle-aged man extolle…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 08:12PM

Breaking News: ON THE TOWN Sets Fall Closing Date on Broadway by BroadwayWorld

This just in... The Tony Award nominated revival of ON THE TOWN will conclude its run on Broadway on Sunday, September 6 following 28 previews and 368 regular performances, making this the l…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:10PM

Photo Flash: First Look at Betsy Wolfe and Matt Bittner in New Robert & Kristen Lopez Musical UP HERE at La Jolla Playhouse by BroadwayWorld

La Jolla Playhouseopens its world premiere of UP HERE, a new musical comedy featuring book, music and lyrics by the husband-and-wife composing team ofRobert LopezThe Book of Mormon, Avenue Q…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:10PM

DOWNTON ABBEY's Michelle Dockery to Star in THE SENSE OF AN ENDING Film by Jessica Khan

Michelle Dockery is headed to the big screen after DOWNTON ABBEY ends.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:10PM

Review Roundup: HAMILTON Opens on Broadway - Updating LIVE! by Review Roundups

HAMILTON, Lin-Manuel Miranda's musical about America's'the ten-dollar Founding Father without a father,' opens tonight at theRichard RodgersTheatre. Let's see what the critics had to say...

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:10PM

New ABT Principal Stella Abrera: “Dancing, at any rank, is an incredible gift!” by Admin

This season at American Ballet Theatre (ABT) was particularly momentous for company dancer Stella Abrera. In May, she performed the title role The post New ABT Principal Stella Abrera: R…

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 08:02PM
Thursday, August 6, 2015 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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The Afternoon Report, Thursday, August 6, 2015 by Boneau/Bryan-Brown

Brought to you by Boneau/Bryan-Brown Thursday, August 6, 2015 Today’s Tweets from BBB Follow us on Twitter –  http://twitter.com/BBBway Check out the first trailer for HBO’s &…

SOURCE: BONEAU/BRYAN-BROWN at 07:59PM

Hamilton is Here! See Glamorous Red Carpet Pics From the Hip-Hop Musical’s Big Opening Night by Matthew Blank

Hamilton, Lin-Manuel Miranda's acclaimed new musical that fuses the contemporary and classic worlds to tell the story of America's Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, of…

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:58PM

'On the Town' to Bow Out on Broadway by David Rooney

The Tony-nominated musical will play its final performance at the Lyric Theatre on Sept. 6, wrapping its year-long run after Misty Copeland's special guest engagement.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 07:56PM

Dance film ‘High Strung’ set for Jan. 2016 release by Admin

Dance Informa chats with film choreographer Dave Scott. The highly anticipated new dance drama High Strung is set to hit the big The post Dance film ‘High Strung’ set for Jan. 2016 rele…

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 07:55PM

‘Hamilton’ Opens On Broadway, Bigger And Better Than Ever – Review by Jeremy Gerard

Every great musical improves on second (and third, and fourth) hearing; Hamilton, which opened Thursday night at Broadway’s Richard Rodgers Theatre after an extended run last winter at…

SOURCE: Deadline at 07:55PM

‘Portal’ points way toward R Street’s future

Tunnel will feature motion sensitive light panels“Portal” to be installed Aug. 21, aims to create energy, redefine R StreetHeads to West Sacramento Sept. 17 for the TBD Festival ……

SOURCE: The Sacramento Bee at 07:52PM

Broadway’s $8.5M ‘On The Town’ Revival Sets September 6 Closing by Jeremy Gerard

They gave it their best shot — including a vibrant, full-throttle production — but after almost a year of struggle at Broadway’s second largest theater, the producers of On…

SOURCE: Deadline at 07:45PM

Video: Art 'Portal' points to Sacramento future

The interactive 'Portal' art tunnel aims to inspire and point to future of Sacramento's R Street. Video by Ed Fletcher. … Click to Continue »

SOURCE: The Sacramento Bee at 07:44PM

Some Other Time: Broadway On the Town Posts Closing

The Broadway revival of On the Town has posted its closing notice. The big dance musical will end its run at the Lyric Theatre Sept. 6 after 28 previews and 368 regular performances.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:37PM

Sutton Foster (With a Little Help From a Friend) Rehearses for New York Pops Gig at Forest Hills Sta

The New York Pops, led by conductor Steven Reineke, presents Sutton Foster in their inaugural concert at Forest Hills Stadium on Aug. 6 at 7:30 PM. Playbill was on hand to catch a glimpse of…

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:31PM

Hamilton: Theater review by David Cote

What is left to say? After Founding Father Alexander Hamilton’s prodigious quill scratched out 12 volumes of nation-building fiscal and military policy; after Lin-Manuel Miranda turned tha…

SOURCE: Time Out at 07:24PM

Snap Judgments: From Drake vs. Meek Mill (again) to Donald Sutherland vs. the Canadian election by National Post Staff

This week, our panel throws the gauntlet down on Donald Sutherland, Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale and, once again, Drake

SOURCE: news.nationalpost.com at 07:18PM

Broadway Theatre Owners Scout Benedict Cumberbatch-Led HAMLET by Jessica Khan

Lyndsey Turner's production of William Shakespeare's HAMLET, starring Benedict Cumberbatch in the title role, is currently underway at theBarbican Theatre. As previously reported, the SHERLO…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:18PM

The Dangers of Social Media for Dancers by Admin

Social media can be an excellent learning tool, but it also comes with physical dangers – ones that could affect your health The post The Dangers of Social Media for Dancers appeared firs…

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 07:18PM

Kid Koala's NUFONIA MUST FALL, Directed by K.K. Barrett, to Make US Premiere at BAM This Fall by BroadwayWorld

Montreal-based DJ, graphic artist, composer, and music producer Kid Koala presents a magical, multi-disciplinary adaptation of his graphic novel NUFONIA MUST FALL.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:12PM

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal for THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Bucks County Playhouse by BroadwayWorld

Bucks County Playhousepresents the uproarious Tony Award-winning musical THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE. The company began theirrigorous two-week rehearsal schedule this week in …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:12PM

Mamie Gummer Shared a Sweet Duet with Mom Meryl Streep by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Jimmy surprises Mamie Gummer with a clip of her film debut, singing with her mom Meryl Streep at 20 months old.

SOURCE: YouTube at 07:11PM

10 Shows that Stand Out at the Fringe – 2015 by Ken Davenport

Trumpets, please!  The NYC Fringe Festival is about to begin! Da-da-da-da!!!! Before I announce this year’s “10 Shows That Stand Out,” I thought I’d fill you in on t…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 07:11PM

Now On Broadway: The Hip-Hop Tale Of A 'Bastard' Who Became A Founding Father by Jeff Lunden

Hamilton, the hotly anticipated musical about America's founding fathers — which is set to a mostly hip-hop score — is opening Thursday night on Broadway.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 07:11PM

Boston Date Night: Midsummer Nights of Shakespeare by Mara Littman, Maralittman

Based on the number of the Bard’s productions this summer, one can only conclude that Shakespeare and summer nights make good bedfellows, and thus (as we thrust our hands with great dramat…

SOURCE: Boston Herald at 07:11PM

An overwhelming assortment of choices at National Black Theatre Festival by Jay Handelman

A friendly environment in Winston-Salem among information-sharing patrons.... Read more » The post An overwhelming assortment of choices at National Black Theatre Festival appeared firs…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 07:11PM

Cubs #1: Tether by Annegret Märten

The Bear has stopped pursuing. During August she’s giving birth to lots of little cubs, a selection of mini episodes from the Edinburgh Fringe 2015. There’ll be interviews and in…

SOURCE: exeuntmagazine.com at 07:09PM

Santa Fe Opera to commission production on Steve Jobs by Russell Contreras Associated Press

Since his death in 2011, Apple co-founder Steve Jobs has been the subject of documentaries, books, a film and even a graphic novel. Now the technology pioneer will be the focus of an upcomin…

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 07:07PM

Idina brings gravity-defying songbook to town by James Hebert

Menzel drawing on diverse styles for concert tour that lands at SDSU this weekend.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 07:05PM

Second companies flourish across America by Admin

Dancers share the benefits of performing with second companies. Last month, Oregon Ballet Theatre (OBT) announced the launch of its junior company, The post Second companies flourish across…

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 07:03PM

Aisle View: Smiling Man on the $10 Bill by Steven Suskin

Daveed Diggs, Okieriete Onaodowan, Anthony Ramos and Lin Manuel Miranda in Hamilton. Photo: Joan Marcus "I am...

SOURCE: Huffington Post at 07:01PM

Jose Llana pulls on the royal cloak in 'The King and I' by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Jose Llana got his first professional acting gig by trying on his dream role: professional actor....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 07:01PM
Thursday, August 6, 2015 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Uzo Aduba and Amber Riley Will Play Good Witch Sisters in The Wiz Live! by Dee Lockett

After finding their Dorothy, NBC's The Wiz Live! has its two Good Witches: Both Orange Is the New Black's Uzo Aduba and Glee's Amber Riley have signed on to co-star in the show, reports E! A…

SOURCE: Vulture at 06:56PM

All 42 Meryl Streep Movie Performances, Ranked From Worst to Best by Will Leitch,tim Grierson

Want a convincing case for the value of a postgraduate education? Meryl Streep finished her MFA from Yale in 1975 at the age of 26 (she paid her way through school by waitressing and typing)…

SOURCE: Vulture at 06:56PM

3 Charts Show Behind-the-Scenes Sexism in Hollywood by Nate Jones

USC's Media, Diversity, and Social Change Initiative has released its latest report on diversity and representation in the film industry, and the results are as disappointing as they are pre…

SOURCE: Vulture at 06:56PM

Scott Rudin to Bring ‘The Crucible’ Revival to Broadway by Mannie Holmes

Scott Rudin will produce a revival of Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible” slated for next spring in Broadway. The play is set to run a 20-week limited engagement, which will be…

SOURCE: Variety at 06:55PM

Mamie Gummer on Making ‘Ricki and the Flash’ With Her Mother Meryl Streep by Jenelle Riley

Mamie Gummer stars in “Ricki and the Flash” — in theaters Aug. 7 — as the daughter of a rock star played by Meryl Streep. Which makes perfect sense, as in real life, Gummer is Streep…

SOURCE: Variety at 06:55PM

‘The Wiz’ Casts ‘Orange Is the New Black’s’ Uzo Aduba & ‘Glee’ Alum Amber Riley by Elizabeth Wagmeister

“Orange is the New Black” star Uzo Aduba and “Glee’s” Amber Riley have joined the cast of NBC’s “The Wiz Live!” Aduba will play Glinda, the…

SOURCE: Variety at 06:55PM

Emmy Guest Star Nominees Allison Janney, Christine Baranski Pull Double Duty by Jenelle Riley

If, as the cliché goes, it’s an honor just to be nominated, how does it feel to be part of a very elite Emmy group — actors who’ve scored double nominations in the guest star and seri…

SOURCE: Variety at 06:55PM

La Sylphide, London Coliseum, review: Romantic tale features fleet-footed footwork from the Queensland Ballet

Queensland Ballet comes to London being very Scottish. Peter Schaufuss’s production of La Sylphide has plenty of tartan and misty glades, with fresh dancing from this Australian company.

SOURCE: The Independent at 06:40PM

Theater Listings for Aug. 7-13 by The New York Times

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

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 06:40PM

Puppies Pose For The Puppyrazi: Sylvia Model Call Part 2. by Corine Cohen

On a very hot August afternoon, 50 of the cutest puppies posed for the chance to be the face of Sylvia The revival of A.R. Gurney’s play about a dog named Sylvia and her family. 50 ado…

SOURCE: broadwayshowbiz.com at 06:40PM

Fuse Rock Interview: Talking to a Post-Punk Legend — Bush Tetras’s Lead Singer Cynthia Sley by Arts Fuse Editor

The Bush Tetras -- who’ve been on-off reunited since 1995, but haven’t hit Boston in nearly two decades -- headline at the Sinclair this Saturday.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 06:21PM

People You Should Know . . . Scott Thomas by Zack Calhoon

Scott Thomas: Select NY Credits include Donogoo (The Mint Theatre), L(y)re (Ars Nova ANT FEST), The Why Overhead (The Access Theater), The Champion (B…

SOURCE: Visible Soul at 06:15PM

From the BroadwayWorld Vaults: Relive the Magic of BILLY ELLIOT! 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 06:05PM

Tony Nominee Kerry Butler to Make Provincetown Debut Next Weekend by BroadwayWorld

Tony Award Nominee Kerry Butler, star of 'Xanadu,' 'Rock of Ages,' 'Hairspray' amp 'Catch Me If You Can' will make her Provincetown debut on August 14 amp 15 at 700 PM, featuring series host…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:05PM

Theater News: Tony Nominee Kerry Butler Joins Broadway @ The Art House

Sirius/XM personality Seth Rudetsky hosts the summer concert series.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM
Thursday, August 6, 2015 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Review: ‘Holden’ Explores the Distance That Killing Requires by Claudia La Rocco

Written and directed by Anisa George, this compelling, disturbing play at the New Ohio Theater examines the mindsets that can lead to violence.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:52PM

HAMILTON - Talkin' Broadway's Review by Matthew Murray

It's almost unheard of for a musical to arrive on Broadway already a genuine phenomenon, but it's a trick that Hamilton has managed.

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 05:48PM

Citadel Theatre Announces They're Going Equity by Bt

After 12 seasons as one of the premier professional cultural entertainment venues in Lake County, Lake Forest’s Citadel Theatre is announcing it is making the leap to ‘Equity’ status. …

SOURCE: Collective Leverage at 05:44PM

Heathers Star to Debut Solo Show at 54 Below by Olivia Clement

Barrett Wilbert Weed, a Drama Desk nominee for her breakout performance in Heathers: The Musical, will hit the stage at 54 Below for her premiere solo show. The one-night-only perfor…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:41PM

Richard Maxwell's ISOLDE to Begin Next Month at Theatre for a New Audience by BroadwayWorld

Theatre for a New Audience, Jeffrey Horowitz Founding Artistic Director, presents New York City Players' Isolde, a new American play about memory, identity, the ephemeral, and infidelity, wr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:18PM

Spotlight On...Harrison Unger by Michael Block

Name: Harrison UngerHometown: Dobbs Ferry, NYEducation: BA from the University of Pennsylvania; Acting: British American Drama Academy (London) and the Atlantic Acting School (NYC)Select Cre…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 05:10PM

Juggler Extraordinaire Josh Grisetti Goes from Broadway to Fringe to Japan! by Jose Solis

As he prepares to wrap up performances in the show where he made his Broadway debut, Josh Grisetti has already lined up his next musical, which happens to open exactly six days after It Shou…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 05:03PM

Theatre Review: ‘Two Gentlemen of Verona’ presented by Taffety Punk at Folger by Barbara Trainin Blank

It’s probably every actor’s dream to skip over what could be tedious and repetitive rehearsals and go straight to the performance. On the other hand, it’s probably every actor’s nig…

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 05:01PM

Theater News: Bay Street Theater Offers a Night of Folked Up Rock

Kinky Friedman and Corky Laing team up for an evening of rock and roll.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM
Thursday, August 6, 2015 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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The Know: Your Essential Ticket-Buying Planner Aug. 6-16 by Olivia Clement

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:58PM

Uzo Aduba and Amber Riley Join NBC’s THE WIZ LIVE! by Courtney Kochuba

Two more casts members have joined NBC’s THE WIZ LIVE!:  “Orange Is the New Black” Emmy Award winner Uzo Aduba and “Glee” star Amber Riley. Aduba, also seen on…

SOURCE: www.samuelfrench.com at 04:55PM

Hamilton on Broadway: Review, Photos, Videos by New York Theater

When Hamilton opened Off-Broadway in February, I called it groundbreaking and breathtaking – and I was trying not to gush. Lin-Manuel Miranda’s hip-hop musical about the life and times o…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 04:55PM

Odds & Ends: Benedict Cumberbatch Backlash, Watch Andrew Lloyd Webber Teach His Cat to Swim & More by Broadway.com

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. Benedict Cumberbatch Backlash What is the British press doing to our sweet prince? Olivier winner and Oscar nominee Benedic…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:52PM

Sophie Okonedo, Ciaran Hinds, Ben Whishaw & Saoirse Ronan Set for The Crucible Revival by Ryan McPhee

Tony winner Sophie Okonedo, Game of Thrones' Ciaran Hinds, James Bond star Ben Whishaw and Saoirse Ronan have all been tapped for a revival of The Crucible on Broadway. Ivo van Hove (who…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:52PM

Edinburgh Guest Blog: Jack Rooke – My Nan and I believe humour is the best tool to get through tragedy by Jack Rooke

Father’s Day 2014 and I’m at my Nan’s council flat in Uxbridge, Greater London. We are having a buffet of all the things in her freezer she wants to clear out. It’s a strange mix of …

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 04:52PM

Patti LuPone's MATTERS OF THE HEART Set For Re-Issue, 9/18 by Pat Cerasaro

A dynamite diva re-releases a seminal recording

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:52PM

Casting Cares- CSA Members Will Take Part in 8th Annual SCENES AND SONGSFOR SCHOOL SUPPLIES by BroadwayWorld

Various NYC casting offices and members of the entertainmentindustry will be participating in theAugust 8thedition of SCENES AND SONGSFOR SCHOOL SUPPLIES.Coordinatedby variousmembers of the …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:52PM

12.14 Foundation's A ROCKIN' MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Cast Recording Now Available by Pat Cerasaro

Support a great cause with purchasing a new recording

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:52PM

Ben Whishaw, Sophie Okonedo, Saoirse Ronan and Ciaran Hinds Set for THE CRUCIBLE Revival on Broadway; Dates Set! by Jessica Khan

Arthur Miller's THE CRUCIBLE is headed back to Broadway just in time for what would be the playwright's 100th birthday.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:52PM

BWW Review: Underwhelming RICKI AND THE FLASH is Sweet, Despite Flaws by Matt Tamanini

RICKI AND THE FLASH, in theaters nationwide Friday, is a virtual treasure-trove of on-screen talent you will be hard-pressed to find another film this year with a more eclectically accomplis…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:52PM

How Can Aspiring Actors Turn a Glue Stick Into a Chance to Perform for NYC Casting Agents? by Andrew Gans

For the price of a 12-inch ruler, aspiring actors will have the chance to be seen by industry professionals Aug. 8 in the latest edition of Scenes and Songs for School Supplies.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:45PM

Dates Set for Broadway-Aimed Tim Rice Musical From Here to Eternity in the Finger Lakes by Robert Viagas and Olivia Clement

The fifth annual Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival has announced production dates for its 2016 lineup, and included in the slate is the Broadway-aimed From Here to Eternity, penned b…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:31PM

Dates Set for American Premiere of Broadway-Aimed Tim Rice Musical From Here to Eternity by Robert Viagas and Olivia Clement

The fifth annual Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival has announced production dates for its 2016 lineup, and included in the slate is the Broadway-aimed From Here to Eternity, penned b…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:31PM

Memorial Set for Robin Phillips, Who Led Stratford Festival in the ‘70s by Robert Simonson and Robert Viagas

August 11 has been set as the date of a memorial service for Robin Phillips, who led Ontario's Stratford Festival in the mid-to-late-1970s, and died July 25 just out…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:23PM

ArtsBeat: Creator and Fans Hit it Lucky With ‘Hamilton’ by Michael Paulson

The hip-hop musical about the nation’s founding fathers is scheduled to open on Thursday night.

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

ArtsBeat: ‘Crucible’ Revival, With Whishaw and Okonedo, Sets Broadway Opening by Lorne Manly

Ivo van Hove will direct the production, which is scheduled to begin performances on February 29.

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

The Verdict: Live Updating Reviews for Hamilton on Broadway by Playbill Staff

Reviews are rolling in for the Broadway transfer of the acclaimed Lin-Manuel Miranda musical Hamilton, which opens Aug. 6 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre. Here's what critics are sayi…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:00PM

The Call Board: Join Wicked and Book of Mormon on Tour, Dance With Billy Elliott and More! by Joe Gambino

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 04:00PM
Thursday, August 6, 2015 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Acclaimed Production of Isolde Will Return in September by Olivia Clement

Brooklyn's Theatre For a New Audience will stage Richard Maxwell and New York City Players' Isolde this fall, which had a brief but acclaimed, sold-out run downtown in 2014. The …

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:55PM

BWW TV: Telly Leung & Elena Wang Bring New Broadway Musical ALLEGIANCE to Life in Bryant Park! by BroadwayWorld TV

Broadway in Bryan Park continued its 2015 program today, Thursday, August 6 - and BroadwayWorld was on hand to capture the performances throughout the day This week's line-up included number…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:52PM

STAGE TUBE: #HAM4HAM Continues! Lin-Manuel Miranda Reads Excerpt from Chernow's Biography Ahead of Opening Night by Stage Tube

The Ham4Ham mini-concerts continue for the dedicated fans who show up for the Hamilton lottery Today, Lin-Manuel Miranda read the crowd the first five paragraphs from Ron Chernow's acclaimed…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:52PM

On the Vaudevillians Right Under Your Nose by Trav S.D.

A little-known fact that comes back to me every time this spacey-spazzy writer gets cast in a play or movie (or produces one of his own): acting requires the same kind of focus and physical …

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 03:52PM

Well-Strung Debuts Taylor Swift “Blank Space” Mash-Up (Video) by Joe Gambino

Well-Strung, the string quartet that sings pop songs accompanied by classical music, has put a new spin on Taylor Swift's "Blank Space."

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:50PM

Hunks of Well-Strung Debut Stripped-Down Taylor Swift “Blank Space” Mash-Up (Video) by Joe Gambino

Well-Strung, the string quartet that sings pop songs accompanied by classical music, has put a new spin on Taylor Swift's "Blank Space."

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:50PM

Review: Feast/Albany Park Theater Project by Zach Freeman

RECOMMENDED Chicago worships its food, from the temples of fine dining to the red-cooler bar tamales. Every resident has food woven inextricably into their life story, whether it’s joyful,…

SOURCE: Newcity Stage at 03:45PM

REVIEW: The Three Little Pigs, Palace Theatre ✭✭✭✭ by Doug Mayo

By Doug Mayo The children sitting around me were having a ball. Engaged, entertained and thoroughly enjoying themselves and that’s brilliant. This post REVIEW: The Three Little Pigs, Palac…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 03:31PM

Transgender Teen Tom Phelan Joins Tony Nominees in Playwrights Horizons Season by Olivia Clement

Playwrights Horizons has announced casting for the second and third shows of the season, Taylor Mac's Hir and Marjorie Prime by Pulitzer Prize finalist Jordan Harrison. The new plays wil…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:21PM

Transgender Teen Actor Joins Tony Nominees in Playwrights Horizons Season by Olivia Clement

Playwrights Horizons has announced casting for the second and third shows of the season, Taylor Mac's Hir and Marjorie Prime by Pulitzer Prize finalist Jordan Harrison. The new plays wil…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:21PM

Shoreline comedy cruise debuts Friday by Doug George

What do you get when you cross stand-up comedy and an architecture cruise? Heck if we know, but Shoreline Sightseeing and Zanies are going to find out this weekend when they debut the Friday…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 03:19PM

Bernard Ingham so wrong on The Rite | Letters by Letters

In proudly asserting his cloth-eared philistinism, Bernard Ingham exhibits a very British trait but seems a little confused (Letters, 6 August). The Rite of Spring, which he claims to have �…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:19PM

San Antonio Film Festival: Short Films – Part Two – travel film festival reviews by Kurt Gardner

Of the dozens of shorts screened at this year’s San Antonio Film Festival, some really stood out in terms of execution, creative vision, and dramatic heft. Here’s another selection of co…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 03:19PM

Liza Minnelli Will Have a Great Day This Fall by Andrew Gans

Tony, Emmy, Oscar and Grammy-winning entertainer Liza Minnelli will debut a new concert act this fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:12PM

The Cabinet Behind Lin-Manuel Miranda’s ‘Hamilton’ by American Theatre Editors

Like its subject, the new musical's author has close aides and allies, including director Thomas Kail, music director Alex Lacamoire, and the Public's Oskar Eustis.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:09PM

Young Musical Theatre Stars Perform in High School Version of Rock of Ages

Samuel French and iTheatrics have partnered to develop Rock of Ages as a family-friendly show suitable for performance in high schools and junior high schools. In this peek at rehearsal,…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:06PM

Spotlight On...Pamela Shaw by Michael Block

Name: Pamela ShawHometown: NY, NYEducation: Sanford Meisner, Larry Moss, Michael Howard, Eric Morris, Susan BatsonFavorite Credits: Theatre- Laughing Wild (Durang); Scarcity (Thurber); Rosem…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 03:02PM

Spotlight On...Zack Friedman by Michael Block

Name: Zack FriedmanHometown: Philadelphia, PAEducation: Brandeis University, BA in Theater Arts & English LitFavorite Credits: As actor: Laramie Project, A Grimm Reality: NYC Fairy …

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 03:02PM

Broadway Follies: Gerard & Roth On ‘Otello’, ‘Hamilton’ And Air For Sale by Jeremy Gerard

Jeremy Gerard has covered the shifting fortunes of Jujamcyn Theatres since it became a formidable competitor to the larger Shubert and Nederlander organizations in the late 1980s. In 2013 pr…

SOURCE: Deadline at 03:02PM

News: Gwinnett Ballet to exhibit works by noted dance photographer Richard Calmes by Cynthia Bond Perry

The instant an airborne dancer triumphs over gravity, or arcs her body into a fall, can reveal a lifetime of work and artistry. It is

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 03:01PM

Theater News: Joe DiPietro's The Second Mrs. Wilson Completes George Street Playhouse's 2015-16 Season

Long Wharf Theatre Artistic Director Gordon Edelstein will helm the production.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM

TV News: Stars of Glee and Orange is the New Black Join NBC's The Wiz Live!

Find out who's playing Addaperle and Glinda in the new television production.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM

Photo Flash: Christian Borle, Telly Leung, Avenue Q's Rod, and More at Broadway in Bryant Park

The stars from Something Rotten!, Allegiance, and more took the stage for the weekly lunchtime concert.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM

Video Flash: Cheryl Freeman Is "Every Woman" With This Disco Hit

Freeman is among the stars of a concert that will pay tribute to the heyday of Studio 54.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM

Theater News: Frenie Acoba, Luka Kain, and More Join Deirdre O'Connell in Page 73's Judy Premiere

Ken Rus Schmoll will direct the new play by P73 Playwriting fellow Max Posner.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM
Thursday, August 6, 2015 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Frankie Grande Hosts Oxygen's WORST.POST.EVER by TV News Desk

PEOPLE has shared an exclusive first look at Oxygen's WORST.POST.EVER With Frankie Grande, premiering Tuesday, August 18 at 10pm ETPT.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:58PM

VIDEO: Watch Stunning Performances by THE WIZ LIVE's Amber Riley & Uzo Aduba by BroadwayWorld

Below, check out some of BWW's favorite performances from these talented stars

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:58PM

BWW TV Exclusive: THE RESIDUALS Season 2, Episode 8- 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 02:58PM

Giving dance a chance at SummerWorks by Michael Crabb

Alicia Grant is among the independent dance artists getting an infrequent opportunity to have their work seen.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 02:58PM

Interview: Up-and-coming Choreographer Claudia Schreier on Getting to Work with Top Ballet Dancers and Emmy-winning Composer Jeff Beal by Kathryn Turney

The young and incredibly talented Claudia Schreier will present her choreography on August 8-9 at the Ailey Citigroup Theater with an amazing cast of dancers from some of the top ballet com…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 02:57PM

A quarter-century of SummerWorks by Carly Maga - Special To The Star

Performance festival celebrates 25 years in Toronto with some changes, including a new focus on dance and local curators.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 02:50PM

Princess Grace Foundation Names 2015 Princess Grace Awards Winners by American Theatre Editors

The eight artists recognized in the field of theatre includes Megan Sandberg-Zakian, Jonathan Payne, Adam Rigg, and Joshua Brody.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:46PM

Griffin Theatre Company Announces Season of Premieres by American Theatre Editors

The roster includes a three area premieres, including two plays and a musical.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:35PM

Three Days In The Country by John Morrison

She pouts, she flirts, she lies, she falls in love, she bewitches the men who come near her and deceives herself just as much as her victims. Amanda Drew's scintillating portrayal of Turgene…

SOURCE: John Morrison at 02:31PM

Steven Berkoff to play Saddam Hussein in Anthony Horowitz-penned comedy by Hannah Ellis-Petersen

Actor famous for playing villains stays true to type with role in political satire aimed at ‘keeping fires of outrage burning’ over British and US invasion of IraqHe has built a five-dec…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:31PM

Keen Company to Present a World-Premiere Kilroy Play by American Theatre Editors

The roster includes a play by Graham Greene and a coproduction with EST/Sloan of a new play Anna Ziegler.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:30PM

Jon Stewart's 'Daily Show' Legacy: Changing How Americans See Satire by Eric Deggans

Jon Stewart hosts his last episode of The Daily Show tonight, after 16 years as TV's satirist supreme. NPR TV critic Eric Deggans says Stewart's barbs changed how people talk about politics …

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 02:27PM

Young Musical Theatre Stars Perform Rock of Ages in Workshop of Show’s High School Version

Samuel French and iTheatrics have partnered to develop Rock of Ages as a family-friendly show suitable for performance in high schools and junior high schools. In this peek at rehearsal,…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:14PM

Todd Haynes Tapped For Honors At 2015 Gotham Awards by Jeremy Gerard

The Carol helmer will be presented with this year's Director Tribute at the Independent Filmmaker Project’s 25th Annual Gotham Awards on November 30. The evening's competitive awards a…

SOURCE: Deadline at 02:08PM

CRIPFEST @ BAM by Shannon Elizabeth O'Brien

Celebrate, agitate, generate! Artists mark the 25th Anniversary of the ADA with more deformity than in Bradley Cooper's worst nightmares. This revolution will not be telethon-ised, you have …

SOURCE: Culture Bot at 02:07PM

Spotlight On...Lady Winifred and Didi Panache by Michael Block

Name: Lady Winifred and Didi PanacheHometown: NYCEducation: DeVry Institute of the Housekeeping Arts (Lady Winifred); Stetson University Opera Degree, minor in World Studies (Didi Panache)Fa…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 02:07PM

Tradition Broken: Two London Critics Review Benedict Cumberbatch Hamlet on First Preview by Playbill Staff

In what Playbill.com London theatre columnist Mark Shenton called "a major breach of accepted (and acceptable) theatre protocol," two U.K. newspapers published reviews of Benedict …

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:07PM

Theater News: Kristine Nielsen, Lois Smith, and More Cast in Upcoming Playwrights Horizons Premieres

Full casting has been announced for Taylor Mac's Hir and Jordan Harrison's Marjorie Prime.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM

Theater News: Celia Keenan-Bolger and More to Participate in The 24 Hour Plays: Nationals

The event presented by The 24 Hour Company and The New School brings together promising young theater talent for two days of intensive workshops.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM
Thursday, August 6, 2015 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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New Play About the Little-Known “First Woman President” Sets George Street Bow Prior to New York by Andrew Gans

Tony winner Joe DiPietro's The Second Mrs. Wilson, which made its world premiere at the Long Wharf Theatre, is the final addition to the George Street Playhouse's 2015-16 seaso…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:59PM

Make-A-Wish Gives Middletown Teen With Cancer A Photography Show by Susan Dunne

Every artist wants a one-person show, even a small one, like the one in the second-floor corridor at Green Street Teaching and Learning Center in Middletown of nature photography by 15-year-…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 01:55PM

Renaissance Woman: Backstage at Something Rotten! with Heidi Blickenstaff, Episode 3: Hear, Hear! by Broadway.com

On this week's episode, Heidi heads to Chicago and back. Her ear gets all clogged up on the flight back which is bad for Heidi, but great for comedy.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:48PM

The Fans Have Spoken! Readers Rank the Best Dance Numbers Currently on the Great White Way by Lindsay Champion

Broadway is all about flashy, showstopping dance numbers, and with musicals like An American in Paris and On the Town currently on the boards, it’s tough to pick just one favorite. Wel…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:48PM

Jelani Remy on His Wild Journey in The Lion King, From His Childhood Bedroom to Sin City to Broadway by Lindsay Champion

Age: 27 Hometown: Cedar Grove, NJ Current Role: A Broadway debut as Simba, who, after his father’s death, fights to ascend the throne as King of the Pride Lands in Disney’s The…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:48PM

OITNB's Uzo Aduba & Glee's Amber Riley Set for The Wiz Live! by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Broadway alum and Orange Is the New Black standout Uzo Aduba and Glee's Amber Riley are the latest stars tapped to join NBC’s The Wiz Live!. Aduba is set to appear as Glinda the Go…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:48PM

In Other OZ News: Eddie Redmayne to Portray L. Frank Baum in New Biopic! by Movies News Desk

Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne will take on the role of Wizard of Oz' authorL. Frank Baum in a new biopic for New Line Cinema.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:48PM

Breaking! Uzo Aduba and Amber Riley Join Cast of NBC's THE WIZ LIVE! by TV News Desk

ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK star Uzo Aduba and GLEE's Amber Riley are the latest stars to join the cast of NBC's upcoming THE WIZ LIVE

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:48PM

My Favorite Song: Michele Lee of ‘Wicked’ by NewYork.com

I would say my favorite Broadway song is Stephen Sondheim’s brilliant “Send in the Clowns” from A Little Night Music. I love how Sondheim uses the theatrical dialogue and i…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 01:42PM

STAGE TUBE: Well-Strung at It Again with New Take on Taylor Swift's 'Blank Space' by Stage Tube

Well-Strung, the popclassical fusion group, released their second music video today titled Blank Space Feat. Johann Sebastian Bach in advance of their new album POPssical due this October. T…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:41PM

Uzo Aduba and Amber Riley Join NBC’s The Wiz by Adam Hetrick

"Orange Is the New Black" Emmy Award winner Uzo Aduba and "Glee" star Amber Riley are the latest actors announced to join NBC's Dec. 3 live broadcast of the Tony Awar…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:41PM

This Week in L.A. Theatre by Julio Martinez

IN THE NEWS Playwright Lynn Manning, co-founder and artistic director of Watts Village Theater Company, passed away on Monday, August 3, at age 60 after battling liver cancer for o…

SOURCE: thisstage.la at 01:40PM

Broadway in Chicago’s summer preview concert by Hedy Weiss

The lineup for Broadway in Chicago's free preview of the season in Millennium Park has been announced. The post Broadway in Chicago’s summer preview concert appeared first on Chicago E…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 01:35PM

What's All the Fuss About This New 'Hamilton' Show? 5 Things to Know by Ashley Lee

Here's why you should care about the Broadway musical that's got all of Hollywood and Washington abuzz.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:28PM

What To Do With Your Theatre App? Take People Backstage by Douglas McLennan

“National Theatre Backstage officially launches next week and will curate media from existing outlets that the NT uses, such as YouTube and Soundcloud, alongside specially commissioned…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 01:20PM

Sharp improv from a seasoned couple in 'Here' by Nina Metz

There is a looseness and also a precision that seasoned improv performers bring to the stage, and it is this combination - disciplined but unpredictable - that can elevate a scene into somet…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 01:13PM

Hot New Faces of Chicago Theater: Meet the class of 2015 by Chris Jones

Meet the Tribune's Hot New Faces of the Chicago stage, our Top 10 for 2015. Each summer for the last eight years, we've picked a crop of Chicago's rising stars of the local theater.

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 01:13PM

'Come Again?" at Public House needs another take by Nina Metz

The best scene in this two-person sketch show at Public House envisions a conversation between a Disney studio head reluctantly pulled into a meeting with a young woman who wants to discuss …

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 01:13PM

Amber Riley & Uzo Aduba Join The Cast of NBC’s The Wiz Live by April Reign

The hits just keep on coming! Broadway Black has learned that Amber Riley will be playing Addaperle in NBC’s “The Wiz Live!” that will air on December 3. Addaperle is the Good …

SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 01:10PM

Stand-out comedians: Edinburgh festival's game-changers by Guardian Staff

Acts on the fringe can change our definition of comedy and show us the funny where we least expected it. These performers rewrote the rulebookWhat does a truly innovative Edinburgh fringe sh…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:10PM

In Honor of Hamilton, See American History Onstage Through the Legendary Pen of Al Hirschfeld! 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 01:09PM

Meryl Streep’s 8 best musical performances by Elisabeth Vincentelli

Meryl Streep may have learned to play rhythm guitar for her role as a bar-band diva in “Ricki and the Flash,” out Friday — but the three-time Oscar winner isn’t...

SOURCE: The New York Post at 01:03PM

With Hamlet, the play's not the thing - it will always be an act by Serena Davies

Directors must be allowed to take on the Dane on their own terms, as we have seen with Benedict Cumberbatch's Hamlet

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 01:01PM

Tom Allen: Getting to Edinburgh can feel like a long trip by Tom Allen

Taking a solo hour of comedy to the Edinburgh Fringe starts well in advance. My experience has felt like a long journey

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 01:00PM

Theater News: Theater Artist Residency The MITTEN Lab to Kick-Off at the Detroit Opera House

The event will be an opportunity for the community to connect with emerging artists and their work.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM
Thursday, August 6, 2015 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Review: "Amazing Grace" by Joseph Cervelli

A well intentioned if less that enthralling new musical. Review will appear next week in North Jersey Media Newspapers.

SOURCE: cervellionstage.blogspot.com at 12:55PM

Spotlight On...Lisa Lewis by Michael Block

Name: Lisa LewisHometown: Louisville, Kentucky and Chicago, IllinoisEducation: NYU Tisch School of the Arts, Dramatic WritingWhy theater?: First the immediacy and changeability: the chemistr…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 12:52PM

Benedict Cumberbatch has succeeded where thousands of teachers have failed by Judith Woods

Judith Woods explains why she'll gladly follow the cult of Cumberbatch

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 12:51PM

A New Opera About Steve Jobs Will Premiere in Santa Fe Next Year by Olivia Clement

Sante Fe Opera is set to stage the world premiere of The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs, an original opera based on the life of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs. A dual collaboration between comp…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:50PM

THREE LITTLE PIGS Palace Theatre, W1 by Libby Purves

A PIG TALE TROTS ITS STUFF        Strike day in a hot pedestrian London, and a surreal opening matinee for Stiles and Drew’s new family musical (fresh from the…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:44PM

NYCB Principal Dancer Ashley Bouder on the Dearth of Female Choreographers in Ballet, and What She’s Doing to Help by Hanna Oldsman

Ashley Bouder, a principal dancer with New York City Ballet known for her daring musicality and breathtaking technique, has a rich and varied repertoire with the company.  She’s per…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 12:42PM

Matilda’s Rudolpho, Phillip Spaeth, Takes on Seven Questions All About Dance

Matilda star Phillip Spaeth talks epic dance numbers from Hairspray, West Side Story and Smash.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 12:40PM

Carly Hughes Makes Solo 54 Below Debut & Chicago Musical Return by Leah Marché

It will be all that “jazz, pop and everything in between” when Broadway’s Carly Hughes makes her solo debut with Carly Live at 54 Below! on August 7. The event will feature musical dir…

SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 12:38PM

Petition launched to reinstate ‘censored’ NYT play by Matthew Hemley

A petition calling on the National Youth Theatre to reinstate its cancelled production of Homegrown has been launched. About 200 people have

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:31PM

International news round-up: August 6 by Nick Awde

Musical postponed AUSTRALIA/MELBOURNE The Gordon Frost Organisation and Opera Australia have announced that their new production of Jekyll and Hyde has been

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:31PM

Actor crowdfunds career-saving throat operation by David Hutchison

An actor who was forced to turn down a leading role in a musical because of a vocal condition has used crowdfunding

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:31PM

On Being Right by Travis Bedard

There is a mental habit formed early in the development of the modern American psyche: the immediate and perpetual recentering of yourself as the underdog. Our prevailing American narrative…

SOURCE: 2AMT at 12:31PM

Expanding Ambassador Theatre Group Grabs Sydney’s Historic Theatre Royal by Jeremy Gerard

Sir Howard Panter’s Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG), which controls 40 venues in the UK and recently acquired Broadway’s biggest house, the Lyric (previously known as the Foxwoods…

SOURCE: Deadline at 12:28PM

BONUS: A Special Tribute to "Hamilton" by Broadway & Me

There'll be no regular post until Saturday since I'm on my summer schedule but I'm writing now to let you know that I've set up a special Flipboard magazine in honor of Hamilton's official a…

SOURCE: Broadway & Me at 12:26PM

Kingdom of Earth Presented By New Tennessee Williams Theatre Company by Joe Gambino

A New Orleans theatre company dedicated to Tennessee Williams is currently presenting Kingdom of Earth as its first production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:21PM

Episode 3 - Renaissance Woman: Backstage at SOMETHING ROTTEN! with Heidi Blickenstaff by Broadway.com

Get tickets to SOMETHING ROTTEN!: http://www.broadway.com/shows/something-rotten/ On this week's episode, Heidi heads to Chicago and back. Her ear gets all clogged up on the flight back whi…

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:20PM

Ariana Grande to Drop First Single from Upcoming Album 'Moonlight' Shortly? by BroadwayWorld

Ariana Grande may soon drop the first single from her upcoming album in the near future.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:19PM

The World Was Wide Enough... Meet the Full Cast of HAMILTON, Opening Tonight on Broadway! by Meet The Cast

HAMILTON, the story of 'the ten-dollar Founding Father without a father,' opens tonight at the Richard Rodgers Theatre. Scroll down to learn more about the full company and watch clips from …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:19PM

Robert Mitchum: The Westerns by Trav S.D.

Today is the birthday of the the late Hollywood tough guy Robert Mitchum (1917-1997). Film noir or crime dramas are the first things that spring to mind when we think of Mitchum. His was a p…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 12:19PM

Benedict Cumberbatch in Hamlet: Bloodiest backstabbing found among critics as newspapers break traditional 'First Night' embargo

Betrayal is a central theme in Hamlet, as every Shakespeare student knows, but on Wednesday night the bloodiest backstabbing was taking place among the theatre critics gathered to witness Be…

SOURCE: The Independent at 12:19PM

Mary Hamilton Named 2015–17 Jerome Fellow by American Theatre Editors

The playwright will receive $40,000 over three years, in a fellowship sponsored by the Jerome Foundation and distributed by the Lark.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:12PM

Edinburgh festival 2015 review: Can I Start Again Please – devastatingly good by Lyn Gardner

Summerhall, EdinburghMacLaine’s challenging play, in which she speaks of her own experience of abuse, raises pertinent questionsTwo women, dressed similarly. Their long dresses spill aroun…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:08PM

Steppenwolf Will Kick Off Season With World Premiere of New John Steinbeck Play by Olivia Clement

Chicago's acclaimed Steppenwolf Theatre Company will kick off its 40th anniversary season with the world-premiere adaptation of Nobel Prize winner John Steinbeck's East of Eden, …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02PM

The Heresy of Love, Shakespeare's Globe by Tom Birchenough

Helen Edmundson’s The Heresy of Love may be set in 17th century Mexico and follow the conflict between strict religion and personal development, but its theme of a woman denied her voice b…

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 12:01PM

Mamie Gummer on Being Mean to Her Mother, “Storming the Castle” in Hollywood and Why She Hates Karao by Carey Purcell

Mamie Gummer, starring in the new Diablo Cody film "Ricki and the Flash," tells Playbill.com about co-starring with her superstar mother, Meryl Streep — and how unfai…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM

Video Flash: How Lucky We Are: Even More Hamilton Footage

History is happening…and we've got the clips to prove it.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM
Thursday, August 6, 2015 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Paddy Smith: Reviewing previews of Cumberbatch’s Hamlet is the starting pistol in a race to the bottom by Paddy Smith

Congratulations to The Times and the Mail for being first to review Hamlet at the Barbican. What a terrific scoop. Real journalism

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:59AM

REVIEW: Seven Brides For Seven Brothers, Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre ✭✭✭ by Stephen Collins

By Stephen Collins The utterly reliable Laura Pitt-Pulford brings strength, warmth and thoughtfulness to Milly - frankly, she outdoes Jane Powell by some distance. Her Milly is completely be…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 11:48AM

The Verdict: Read Reviews Of Hamlet Starring Benedict Cumberbatch by Playbill Staff

Benedict Cumberbatch's heavily touted, long-awaited sold-out return to the London stage to play the title role in Hamlet began performances at the Barbican Theatre Aug. 5, prior …

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

22 Composers and Lyricists Will Join Forces for Identity Crisis Musical, Written and Performed Over by Andrew Gans

Twenty-two composers and lyricists will come together to create a new musical Identity Crisis, which will be presented Aug. 15 at 7 PM at the Laurie Beechman Theatre in New York.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:30AM

Review Round-Ups: Critics praise 'splendid' Cusack in the Donmar's Splendour

Robert Hastie's production runs at the Donmar Warehouse until 26 September

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 11:24AM

Review: Three Little Pigs (Palace Theatre)

Anthony Drewe directs this family show with Simon Webbe and Alison Jiear

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 11:24AM

Review Round-Ups: Critics check in to Grand hotel at Southwark Playhouse

Critics enjoyed Thom Southerland's "slick, well-oiled musical machine"

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 11:24AM

In ‘Whorl Inside a Loop,’ Prisoners’ Fingerprints in Tales of Inmate Lives by Alexis Soloski

The play, at the Second Stage Theater, is a fictionalized version of a workshop for prison inmates.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:24AM

Lorna Luft Reveals She Has Undergone Mastectomy Surgery: 'I Am Recovering Well' by BroadwayWorld

Lorna Luft has shared on her official Facebook page that she has undergone mastectomy surgery and is recovering well.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:24AM

25% Discount for ‘Emily Skinner: Broadway Her Way’ at Strathmore’s AMP THIS FRIDAY on 8/7 by Joel Markowitz

Strathmore is offering a 25% discount for tickets to: Emily Skinner: Broadway Her Way  THIS FRIDAY,  August 7th at 8 PMUse the code “tryamp” to receive THE 25% discount for Emily Skinn…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:22AM

How “Hamilton” Transcends Theatre To Become Great Theatre by Douglas McLennan

The show breaks every rule of Broadway success. “There are no movie stars and it’s not a revival. It’s storytelling and an original piece of theater that has inspired all this exciteme…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 11:20AM

License The Toxic Avenger Today! by Tralend

New Jersey’s first Superhero takes the stage in this monster of a comedy based on the classic cult film. The Toxic Avenger, winner of the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Off-Broadw…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 11:14AM

From Miss Adelaide to Miss Hannigan; Celebrating the Greatest Roles of Birthday Gal Faith Prince by Matthew Blank

Tony Award winner Faith Prince, who recently starred as Brenda in The First Wives Club at Chicago’s Oriental Theatre, celebrates her birthday August 6. Playbill.com takes a look a…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:13AM

ATG: Yesterday Broadway, Today Sydney, Tomorrow ? by Robert Viagas

Ambassador Theatre Group, the London-based company that owns 40 U.K. theatres and recently added Broadway's largest playhouse, the Lyric on 42nd Street, has expanded its internationa…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:13AM

Exclusive Pics! Sutton Foster Hits Hamilton, Cozies Up Onstage With Miranda, Groff, Goldsberry and M by Matthew Blank

Sutton Foster and "The View" host Michelle Collins were both on hand at the Aug. 5 performance of Hamilton, Lin-Manuel Miranda's acclaimed new musical that fuses the contem…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:05AM

Clive Owen and Douglas Hodge Discuss Revival of Old Times, “One of Greatest Plays in Last 100 Years” by Andrew Gans

A video celebrating the upcoming Roundabout Theatre Company revival of Harold Pinter's Old Times has been released.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:05AM
Thursday, August 6, 2015 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Ashley Tisdale, Avril Levigne Are Latest Princesses to Join Animated Musical CHARMING by Movies News Desk

vril Lavigne, Ashley Tisdale and Chinese pop star G.E.M. will take on the roles of Snow White, Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty, respectively

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:58AM

London Publications Under Heat for Publishing Early Review of Benedict Cumberbatch-Led HAMLET by Jessica Khan

Lyndsey Turner's production of William Shakespeare's HAMLET, starring Benedict Cumberbatch in the title role, just beganperformances at the Barbican Theatre, and already a popular publicatio…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:58AM

Steve Jobs to Be the Subject of New Opera by The Associated Press

'The Revolution of Steve Jobs' will premiere during the Santa Fe Opera's 2017 season.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:51AM

Stage Briefs by Keith Loria by Keith Loria

A roundup of some of this week’s theatrical news and notes from DC Music Theatre Workshop, Forum Theatre, Ford’s Theatre, Women’s Voices Theater Festival, Constellation Theatre…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 10:49AM

Opening Night! ‘Hamilton’ on Broadway by Matthew Wexler

The most anticipated show of the season has arrived! Hamilton opens tonight at the Richard Rogers Theatre and producers have big plans. Up first will be the daily drawing for lottery seat…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:40AM

2 More Shows Advance in the OOB Festival! by Ben Coleman

Wednesday night not only brought us a terrific showing of short plays, but also plays with music, and musicals! We were joined by another distinguished panel of judges, Abigail Katz (Di…

SOURCE: oob.samuelfrench.com at 10:38AM

The Future is Here with LA Dance Project by Admin

Carla Körbes and James Fayette on Cultivating Creative Communities. What do the Château de Versailles, Memphis-native street dance sensation Lil Buck, and The post The Future is Here with…

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 10:30AM

Dylan Thomas comes of age, again: Adventures in the Skin trade at Arts Centre Melbourne by Erin James

Imagine this: You weren’t an all A student. You left school early, but you wrote words from your heart straight onto the page. Your words are celebrated still, more than 60 years after…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 10:25AM

Premiere Dates Announced for 5 CBS Series, Featuring Thomas Sadoski, Marcia Gay Harden, Jeremy Jorda by Andrew Gans

Premiere dates have been announced for five new CBS series: "Life in Pieces," "Limitless," "Code Black," "Supergirl" and "Angel from Hell." …

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:16AM

Broadway’s Sexiest Man and Woman Alive by BroadwaySpotted

  It worked so well last year, I’m doing it again! Broadway’s Sexiest Man and Woman Alive 2015! This is a month long event, so this week, nominate (by commenting below) one …

SOURCE: BroadwaySpotted at 10:15AM

Justin Kirk and Nicole Parker Among Cast of Billie Joe Armstrong’s New Musical These Paper Bullets! by Andrew Gans

Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles has announces the cast of the the West Coast premiere of These Paper Bullets! A Modish Ripoff of William Shakespeare’s "Much Ado About Nothing", w…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:13AM

What’s Hot in London: August 6: Cumberbatch’s Hamlet Reviewed (Early), Checking Into Grand Hotel Aga by Mark Shenton

The fans started standing online 17 hours before the box office opened for the release of 30 day seats for the first preview of Benedict Cumberbatch's Hamlet at London's Barbican The…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:13AM

Features: Let's talk about sets: Hetty Feather's Katie Sykes

The stage adaptation of Jacqueline Wilson's much loved novel has returned to the West End

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 10:13AM

Watch Hugh Jackman Photo Bomb Australian Reporter on Live TV! by Movies News Desk

Hugh Jackman caused a stir when he photo-bombed an Australian TV reporter who was live on camera in Sydney.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:13AM

WAKE UP with BWW 8/6/2015 - HAMILTON Opens on Broadway! 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 HAMILTON opens on Broadway tonight

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:13AM

10 Reasons Our Ten-Dollar Founding Father HAMILTON Is the Perfect Inspiration for a Hit Musical by Jessica Khan

HAMILTON, Lin-Manuel Miranda's new musical about American political figurehead Alexander Hamilton, opens on Broadway tonight. Countless stories on the jack-of-all-trades creator and his insp…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:13AM

Overheard… Across the street is across the street… by Vinnie

After a very DETAILED description of how to get to the Minskoff Theater from the Marriott Marques Hotel, because he was staring at me blank-faced and couldn’t quite grasp “It…

SOURCE: broadwayadjacent.com at 10:10AM

Critic’s choice: Best of Second Saturday

Art critic Victoria Dalkey recommends five exhibits to see … Click to Continue »

SOURCE: The Sacramento Bee at 10:00AM
Thursday, August 6, 2015 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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George Cole obituary by Dennis Barker

Actor who entertained millions as the dodgy used-car dealer Arthur Daley in MinderThe actor George Cole, who has died aged 90, was most effective in two sorts of role: the exploiter and the …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:58AM

Grand Hotel review – roaring 20s musical, staged with glittering panache by Michael Billington

Southwark Playhouse, LondonPerfectly drilled dance, stunning vocals and stylish direction fuel this cross-section of luxury hotel life in 20s Berlin This musical, based on Vicki Baum’s por…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:58AM

Edinburgh fringe 2015: 10 shows to see by Chris Wiegand

It’s the world’s biggest arts festival, with 300 venues and 10 times as many shows. So where do you start? Try these for starters …Vertical InfluencesAssembly at Murrayfield ice rinkDa…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:58AM

Opening Tonight on Broadway: ‘Hamilton’ by NewYork.com

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton officially opens tonight on Broadway. One of the few shows opening this summer, Hamilton arrives on Broadway after a sold-out run at the Public Theater. T…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 09:58AM

GRACE NOTES: Thursday, August 6, 2015 by Susan Grace

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STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 8/6/15- DAMN YANKEES by Stage Tube

Today in 1995, the first Broadway revival of Damn Yankees closed at the Marquis Theatre, where it ran for 533 performances. Damn Yankees is a musical comedy with a book by George Abbott and …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:49AM

It's His Shot! Lin-Manuel Miranda's HAMILTON Opens Tonight on Broadway by BroadwayWorld

Alexander Hamilton, 'the ten-dollar Founding Father without a father,' storms Broadway tonight, August 6, when Lin-Manuel Miranda's new musicalHamiltonopens at theRichard Rodgers Theatre 226…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:49AM

DVR Viewing of Kristin Chenoweth-Led DESCENDANTS Delivers Over 10M Viewers by TV News Desk

Extensive DVR viewing raised the television premiere ratings for Disney's 'Descendants' by 61 - to 10.539 million Total Viewers - over its first four days.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:49AM

Sutton Foster Kicks Off The New York Pops' First Season at New Summer Home Tonight by BroadwayWorld

Tonight, August 6, 2015, The New York Pops will perform an inaugural concert at its new summer home, Forest Hills Stadium, with two-time Tony Award winner Sutton Foster, joined by former Bro…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:49AM

Fuse Concert Review: The Borromeo String Quartet @ 25 — Sublime by Susan Miron

No other concerts I’ve heard this summer can come close to the thrill I experienced hearing the Borromeo Quartet.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 09:49AM

Animated Musical “Charming” Finds Its Princesses by Andrew Gans

Several princesses who come to the realization they are all engaged to the same prince is the basis for the upcoming new animated musical "Charming" from 3QU Media.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:47AM

Industry Ticket Offers by Bt

Things You Shouldn't Say Past Midnight – Windy City Playhouse – 3014 W. Irving Park Road is offering $10 industry tickets for previews on August 12th and 13th and $15 industry tickets on…

SOURCE: Collective Leverage at 09:29AM

Rehearsal and Performance Space Available at Collaboraction Theatre Company by Bt

Collaboraction Theatre Company’s facility at 1579 N. Milwaukee Ave features three rooms available for rehearsals or performances at great low rates. Three spaces are available – The Salo…

SOURCE: Collective Leverage at 09:29AM

Theatre News: Cast announced for Jane Wenham: The Witch of Walkern

Rebecca Lenkiewicz's new play begins a national tour in October

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 09:14AM

National Theatre Backstage app peers behind the scenes by Georgia Snow

The National Theatre is launching an app that will offer audiences exclusive content and behind-the-scenes access. National Theatre Backstage officially launches next

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:14AM

Production news round-up: July 29 to August 4 by Georgia Snow

PLAYS Belinda Lang and Danny Lee Wynter are to star in Nuffield’s production of The Glass Menagerie. The show runs at the

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:14AM

Manchester’s Home selects Quarantine as first associate company by David Hutchison

Experimental theatre group Quarantine has been named the first associate company of Manchester’s new arts centre Home. The company has been based

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:14AM

George Cole dies aged 90 by Michael Quinn

George Cole, who found fame as unscrupulous car dealer Arthur Daley in the hit television series Minder, has died at the age

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:14AM

VIDEO: 100-Year-Old Broadway Star Patricia Morison Sings 'Shall We Dance' in Honor of Kelli O'Hara by Stage Tube

100-year-old actress Patricia Morison, who originated the role of 'Kate' in Broadway's KISS ME KATE, and took over the role of Anna in the 1954 Rodgers and Hammerstein production of THE KING…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:07AM

Benedict Cumberbatch fans queue overnight for Hamlet tickets to watch their beloved actor at the Barbican

Benedict Cumberbatch fans have been queuing throughout the night for the chance to see the actor play Hamlet at the Barbican.

SOURCE: The Independent at 09:03AM

International: How Edinburgh sells UK theatre overseas by Nick Awde

Every two years the British Council’s Edinburgh Showcase rolls into town as the single biggest opportunity for UK theatre companies to introduce

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:00AM
Thursday, August 6, 2015 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Fuse Film Review: Woody Allen’s “Irrational Man” — Some Existential Pleasures by Gerald Peary

This Rhode Island-shot Woody Allen film has its pleasures: interesting actors, philosophical chitchat, an appealing academic setting.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 08:46AM

The Heresy of Love review – a glimmering, timely revival by Andrew Dickson

Shakespeare’s Globe, London Helen Edmundson’s powerful play about the life and works of proto-feminist Juana Inés de la Cruz boasts powerful performances and a quiet witIt’s scandalou…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:38AM

Queensland Ballet: La Sylphide review – impressive mastery of a tragic fairytale by Judith Mackrell

Coliseum, LondonIt might not be obvious source material, but Li Cunxin manages to coax a precise and robust performance from the Queensland BalletLa Sylphide is far from being the obvious ch…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:38AM

Down and Out in Paris and London review – Orwell meets Toynbee by Lyn Gardner

Pleasance, EdinburghGeorge Orwell’s 1933 novel is entwined with Polly Toynbee’s book Hard Work in a neatly performed study of poverty then and nowEric Blair became George Orwell during h…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:38AM

Dr Death euthanasia comedy threatened with closure at Edinburgh fringe by Hannah Ellis-Petersen

Philip Nitschke’s production Dancing With Death hangs in the balance as police and council deliberate controversial show’s fate following complaintsA controversial Edinburgh fringe comed…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:38AM

VIDEO: Watch Meryl Streep & Mamie Gummer Sing Sweet Duet! by TV News Desk

Jimmy surprises Gummer with a clip of her film debut, singing with her mom Meryl Streep at 20 months old.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:34AM

Oscar Winner Eddie Redmayne Named Ambassador to UK-Wide Film Charity by Movies News Desk

Into Film has announced that Oscar-winning actor Eddie Redmayne is the latest film star to become an Into Film ambassador.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:10AM

Benedict Cumberbatch in Hamlet: First reviews round-up as audience resists fangirl screams

But the Cumberb**ches will ruin it for sophisticated theatre-goers with their cries of "I love you Benedict!", they said. The Sherlock fans will talk over the soliloquies, they said.

SOURCE: The Independent at 08:04AM

Fringe NYC: From Silly Titles to Serious Issues

By Jonathan Mandell. Jonathan Mandell on the serious fare on display at the forthcoming New York International Fringe Festival.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 08:00AM

The Mix— Smashing Pumpkins & Marilyn Manson (and 7 more cool things to check out this weekend in Chicago) by Miriam Di Nunzio

1. POSITIVELY SMASHING The Smashing Pumpkins and Marilyn Manson bring their The End of Times ... The post The Mix— Smashing Pumpkins & Marilyn Manson (and 7 more cool things to check …

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 08:00AM
Thursday, August 6, 2015 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Schedule for Kennedy Center’s 2015 Page-to-Stage Festival, Sept 5 – 7 by Lorraine Treanor

(WASHINGTON)—The Kennedy Center hosts its 14th annual Page-to-Stage new play festival from Saturday, September 5 to Monday, September 7, 2015, featuring more than 50 theaters from the D.C.…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 07:40AM

You and Your Vocal Health (Or…. A legit reason to watch somebody’s tongue.) by Missy Whitis

Your singing voice should sound like your speaking voice. There. We’re done here. It’s truly THAT easy. Veins should not be popping out on the side of your neck, your throat shouldn’t…

SOURCE: newmusicaltheatre.com at 07:36AM

BWW's On This Day - August 6, 2015

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on August 6 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:20AM

The Times and Daily Mail panned for Hamlet review protocol breach by Matthew Hemley

Actor Samuel West and playwright Roy Williams are among those who have hit out at The Times and the Daily Mail for

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:20AM

Benedict Cumberbatch Electrifies London in Hamlet Opening by Tara John

Cumberfans queued through the night

SOURCE: time.com at 07:19AM

'Up Here' playwrights fit into crowd by Diane Bell

Playwrights of La Jolla Playhouse world premiere of “Up Here,” were in Sunday's audience

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 07:01AM

‘Archie’ musical in development

A familiar, freckle-faced teen is on his way to the stage — Archie.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 07:01AM

'Hamilton' Defies Broadway's Summer Challenges

Warm-weather launches make producers nervous. Tourists flock to well-known blockbusters and celebrity-driven shows, while Tony voters are many months from deciding. With $30 million in advan…

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal at 07:01AM

Colorado Ballet seizes new position at Vail International Dance Fest by Ray Mark Rinaldi Denver Post Fine Arts Critic

For a quarter century, there have been two distinct — and separate — fine arts scenes in Colorado.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 07:01AM

Almanac: Evelyn Waugh on the narrowness of scientists by Terry Teachout

“The doctor spoke dispassionately, almost brutally, with the relish men of science sometimes have for limiting themselves to inessentials, for pruning back their work to the point of steri…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:00AM
Thursday, August 6, 2015 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Review: Grand Hotel (Southwark Playhouse)

Danielle Tarento and Thom Southerland reunite for this 'cracking piece of ensemble musical theatre'

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:54AM

Missed chances as Mission closes at iO Theater by Chris Jones

Although hardly household names, TJ Jagodowski and Dave Pasquesi are revered figures in the world of improvisational comedy. Improvisers' improvisers, they are known in both Chicago and New …

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 06:30AM

Alistair Smith: Prepare to succeed at Edinburgh Fringe by Alistair Smith

It’s the beginning of August, which can only mean one thing for UK theatre types: Edinburgh. The festival is a traditional rite

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:00AM
Thursday, August 6, 2015 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Review: The Heresy of Love (Shakespeare's Globe)

John Dove directs a new production of Helen Edmundson's play

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:48AM

ACE considers investing in commercial touring theatre by Matthew Hemley

Arts Council England is considering branching out into commercial theatre investment in a bid to help support the UK’s struggling touring market.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:30AM

Dave Fargnoli wins The Stage Critic Search 2015 by David Hutchison

Dave Fargnoli has been named winner of The Stage Critic Search 2015, our competition to find the UK’s best undiscovered theatre critics.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:30AM

Weekly Theatre Podcast: The Mentalists, Gathered Leaves, Songs for a New World by As Yet Unnamed London Theatre Podcast

Every week, a group of regular, dedicated, independent theatre bloggers gather together for intelligent discussion “from the audience’s perspective” about plays and musicals they’ve …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:29AM

REVIEW – The Alphabet Girl – Greater Manchester Fringe Festival (The King’s Arms) by Kristy Stott

PREView at the king’s arms, salford ahead of edinburgh fringe Upstaged Rating:  The Alphabet Girl is a one-woman show written by award winning Renny Krupinski and performed by Kai…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:16AM

Eyewitness: Edinburgh festival by Murdo Macleod For The Guardian

Discoteque Machine’s immersive dance experience at the Edinburgh festival Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:04AM

Baba Yaga – junior review by Thom Dibdin

✭✭✭✭✩ Exciting Junior review by Cora Dibdin Baba Yaga at Duddingston Kirk gardens was magical for everyone.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:03AM

Matt Costain: ‘I’ve come back as the acting aerial bloke’ by Georgia Snow

Matt Costain’s blend of theatre and circus arts has seen him perform in shows including War Horse, Secret Cinema and the London

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:00AM
Thursday, August 6, 2015 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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Susan Elkin: Be prepared to put in the hours if you opt for an intensive drama course by Susan Elkin

How long does it take to train an actor? Well, obviously to an extent it depends on the calibre of the person

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 04:00AM

Garma: art and politics come together for a moving Arnhem Land festival by Kate Hennessy

In the historic clan-gathering place, people of all nations enjoy the bunggul sunset dances, clan stories, bark painting and deep soul musicHeld on an escarpment in north-east Arnhem Land, t…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:00AM
Thursday, August 6, 2015 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Belleville alum stars in company's 'Hairspray'

Belleville High School alumnus Robert Serrano joins the cast of the Vanguard Theatre Company's summer production of “Hairspray.”

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 03:38AM

Cherry Blossom Players put musical spin on thriller in Nutley

The theater troupe, Cbp:LLC, will present “Carrie: A Horror Musical,” Aug. 11-15, at 8 p.m., at the Philhower Chapel,100 Vincent Place, Nutley.

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 03:38AM

'Dream Street' casts young Teaneck talent

Not one, but two Teaneck residents will shine on stage for the U.S. premiere of Jo Noel-Hartley's new original musical, “Dream Street”.

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 03:38AM

Gas Lamp Teen to stage 'Urinetown' in Glen Ridge

Gas Lamp Teen will present the musical, “Urinetown,” Aug. 7-9 at the Ridgewood Avenue School theater, 235 Ridgewood Ave., Glen Ridge.

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 03:38AM

Celebrating the Jersey Boys understudies by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

  Awarded ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ by Caroline Hanks-Farmer @CTheatrePassion It’s no secret that my favourite show is Jerse…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 03:37AM

JERSEY BOYS – Touring by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

My regular readers will know that I’m a huge fan of the West End show Jersey Boys. I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve seen it. So imagine my excitement on hearing the news tha…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 03:28AM

ATG takes over 1,100-seat Theatre Royal in Sydney by Georgia Snow

Ambassador Theatre Group has acquired its first theatre in Australia as part of the organisation’s global expansion. The move is the latest

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 03:19AM

Universal Dad at NY MITF by Joe Clarke

    by Bre Northrup   For its final performance as part of the Midtown International Theater Festival, solo performer and playwright PJ Landers performed his piece, Universal …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 03:13AM

In An Emergency Listen To….? by Joe Patti

(Source) If there is a snow storm (or snow monster), tornado, power outage or anything that might raise questions about whether an event you are sponsoring will occur, do people know how lea…

SOURCE: artshacker.com at 03:00AM
Thursday, August 6, 2015 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Meet The Last Living Link To The Bertolt Brecht Golden Age Of East German Theatre by Matthew Westphal

“[Manfred] Karge, now 77, has been called ‘East Germany’s Orson Welles’ or ‘the Brandenburg Beckett’ – though those aren’t comparisons he is c…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 02:57AM

Twitter meets theatre in tales from the Middle East by Hannah Ellis-Petersen

Edinburgh festival project spans 20 plays written in tweets, on everything from life as a Cairo cabbie to dieting in Ramallah during the Israeli blockadeA 24-hour stream of consciousness fro…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:52AM

The Mysterious A Cappella Murder Cabaret at NY MITF by Joe Clarke

    by Bre Northrup   Murder, mystery, and music, The Mysterious A Cappella Murder Cabaret delighted a full house for its final performance as part of the 16th Annual... The p…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 02:34AM

Mark Shenton’s theatre picks: August 6 by Mark Shenton

It sometimes feels that all roads lead to Edinburgh at this time of the year. The Stage will, of course, be offering

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM
Thursday, August 6, 2015 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Seventeen review – Belvoir's new show an energetic exercise in nostalgia by Emma Froggatt

Sydney theatre production has six of Australia’s most esteemed talents acting like 17-year-olds as they explore what it is to be young again How do you get six of Australia’s best-loved …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:56AM

They Sacrifice Virgins At The Symphony, Don’t They? by Joe Patti

Back in April Seth Godin talked about how most purchases are either to replenish something you have or are familiar with; or it is exploring something new. If you sell an exploration, your c…

SOURCE: Butts In The Seats at 01:49AM

Grand Hotel – Review by Jonathan Baz

Southwark Playhouse, London****Book by Luther DavisMusic and lyrics by George Forrest and Robert WrightAdditional music and lyrics by Maury YestonDirected by Thom SoutherlandChristine Griman…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:44AM

Broadway Animal Trainer Bill Berloni Stars in Discovery Family's Original Series FROM WAGS TO RICHES, Beginning Tonight by TV News Desk

Discovery Family will debut its first original series, FROM WAGS TO RICHES WITH BILL BERLONI, tonight, August 6 at 98c.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30AM

Christina Bianco Brings PARTY OF ONE! to Edinburgh Fringe Tonight by BroadwayWorld

Acclaimed singer, actor and impressionist Christina Bianco returns to Edinburgh Festival Fringe for her solo show Party of One at Assembly George Square Gardens Spiegeltent Palazzo from toni…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30AM

Jessica Grove Stars as 'The Witch' in INTO THE WOODS, Beginning Tonight at The Encore Theatre by BroadwayWorld

The Encore Theatre set to open the fairytale musical 'Into the Woods' Previewnight is tonight, August 6th.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30AM

Wesley Taylor, Tam Mutu & More Set for #TBTLIVE at 54 Below Tonight by BroadwayWorld

Tonight, August 6th a cast of Broadway favorites will bring the popular instagramtwitter trend of tbt to the stage of 54 Below with tbtLIVE Throwback Thursday The Concert.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30AM

John Guare's Revised HIS GIRL FRIDAY Begins Tonight at Barrington Stage by BroadwayWorld

Barrington Stage Company, under the leadership of Artistic Director Julianne Boyd and Managing Director Tristan Wilson, presents the American screwball comedy His Girl Friday, John Guare's a…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30AM

10 Ways to Refocus for Back to Dance by Admin

Can you believe that Summer is over?! Now it’s time to refocus and plan for the new dance year ahead. Here are The post 10 Ways to Refocus for Back to Dance appeared first on Dance In…

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 01:25AM

Make Our Founding Fathers Proud! Lin-Manuel Miranda's Hamilton Opens Officially on Broadway by Ryan McPhee

Who lives, who dies, who sketches your cast? The Broadway production of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton opens officially on August 6 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre. The musical, directed…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:08AM

"Scorpion" Cast Reveal Their Mancrushes & Which Actor is the Biggest Smart Mouth by Young Hollywood

"Scorpion" Cast Reveal Their Mancrushes & Which Actor is the Biggest Smart MouthYH catches up with the stars of CBS drama "Scorpion" at Comic-Con in San Diego to get the scoop on Season 2! E…

SOURCE: Young Hollywood at 01:00AM

Theater News: John Douglas Thompson Set to Begin Red Velvet at Shakespeare & Company

Lolita Chakrabarti's drama about race, friendship, betrayal, and art makes its Berkshires premiere today.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00AM

Theater News: Sutton Foster Set for The New York Pops Play Forest Hills Stadium

Foster is joined by past costars Megan McGinnis and Colin Donnell for the show.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00AM

Opening Night: The Wait Is Over: Lin-Manuel Miranda's Hamilton Set to Open on Broadway

The widely praised historical hip-hop musical is directed by Miranda's In The Heights collaborator Thomas Kail.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00AM

Interviews: Audra McDonald and Will Swenson Explore Eugene O'Neill's Moon for the Misbegotten

The married Broadway stars take on the iconic roles of Josie Hogan and James Tyrone Jr. in a new Williamstown Theatre Festival revival.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00AM
Thursday, August 6, 2015 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Boz Scaggs at Strathmore by Wendi Winters

Blue-Eyed Soul Singer Boz Scaggs Seduces a Sold out Strathmore Audience Call Boz Scagg’s music blue-eyed soul, rock, blues rock, soft rock, jazz rock, whatever – he rocked the house. Des…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:40AM

Interview with Brandon O’Neill of The Ordway’s Gilbert & Sullivan’s The Pirates of Penzance by Erin Nagel

Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Pirates of Penzance was first performed in New York City in 1870. Now you can catch this operatic comedy on stage at The Ordway Center for the Performing Art…

SOURCE: Girl Meets Broadway at 12:30AM

THEATRICAL THROWBACK THURSDAY: Vivid Vintage Video Of 1969 OKLAHOMA! Lincoln Center Revival by Pat Cerasaro

This week we celebrate a musical theatre classic thanks to an astonishing recently surfaced vintage performance clip

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:06AM

Glee actor Matthew Morrison found his happy place through theatre by Richard Ouzounian

Broadway actor, singer and dancer speaks about his self-discovery experience while working on hit musical Finding Neverland.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 12:01AM

Sutton Foster Kicks Off New York Pops Summer Concert Series Tonight by Andrew Gans

On Aug. 6 at 7:30 PM The New York Pops performs an inaugural concert at its new summer home, Forest Hills Stadium, with two-time Tony Award winner Sutton Foster.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

History in the Making Revolutionary Musical Hamilton Opens on Broadway Tonight by Michael Gioia

Hamilton, Lin-Manuel Miranda's acclaimed new musical that fuses the contemporary and classic worlds to tell the story of America's Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, of…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Playbill Vault’s Today in Theatre History: August 6 by David Gewirtzman and Ernio Hernandez, Robert Viagas

1947 Today's Variety announces that John Garfield will star in the premiere production of a new Tennessee Williams play, titled A Streetcar Named Desire. As history will have it, however…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Before Hamilton Were Heights How Lin-Manuel Miranda’s First Broadway Hit Began in an Astronomy Note by Mervyn Rothstein

Playbill.com digs into its archives to explore past articles. In the next installment, Lin-Manuel Miranda reflects on the Broadway opening of his first musical, In the Heights, written w…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Exclusive: Compare Hamilton (2015) with Hamilton (1917); See Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Lyrics by Robert Viagas

One of the biggest hits of the spring was Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Off-Broadway musical, Hamilton, which officially opens on Broadway Aug. 6. But it will not be the first time …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Schools of the Stars: Where Hamilton Cast and Creators Went to College by Sarah Jane Arnegger

Where the principals of the Broadway musical Hamilton pursued their college studies.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

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