Saturday, August 29, 2015 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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WVTF: The Guard

Fri, September 25 thru Sun, October 18 @ Ford's Theatre, presented by Ford's Theatre

SOURCE: Culture Capital at 11:52PM

WVTF: Bad Dog

Wed, September 30 thru Sun, October 25 @ Olney Theatre Center, presented by Olney Theatre Center

SOURCE: Culture Capital at 11:52PM

WVTF: Cake Off

Tue, September 29 thru Sun, November 22 @ Signature Theatre, presented by Signature Theatre -- It’s the 48th Annual Millberry Cake Off. The legendary jackpot: one million dollars for t…

SOURCE: Culture Capital at 11:52PM

WVTF: Queens Girl in the World

Wed, September 16 thru Sun, October 11 @ Theater J, presented by Theater J

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WNO: Carmen

Sat, September 19 thru Sat, October 3 @ John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, presented by Washington National Opera -- Smoldering with sensuality and danger, this new production o…

SOURCE: Culture Capital at 11:52PM

WVTF: Darius & Twig

Fri, October 30 thru Sun, November 8 @ John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, presented by John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts -- Two teenage best friends--one a writer, …

SOURCE: Culture Capital at 11:52PM

Drop Dead Perfect by Victor Gluck, Editor-In-Chief

This post is by Victor Gluck, Editor-in-Chief Everett Quinton has found the ideal vehicle in the hilarious "Drop Dead Perfect" to revive the style of the Ridiculous Theatrical Company for wh…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 11:50PM

Dane in Vain: Hamlet by Sandi Durell

  by: JK Clarke   Alternate or avant-garde manipulations of Shakespeare are nothing new. They have, in fact, contributed mightily to the canon of notable productions since World Wa…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 11:47PM

Coming Up This Week in Theatre - 8/29/2015

BroadwayWorld.com's Upcoming Events calendar for the week - updated on 8292015.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:16PM

Broadway’s Kyle Jean-Baptiste Dies in Accidental Fall by Matthew Wexler

Reports confirm that Kyle Jean-Baptiste—the first black actor ever to play Jean Valjean on Broadway in Les Misérables— died last night after an accidental fall off of a fire escape. &#…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 11:16PM

This Week in Musical Theatre – 22 August 2015 by Matt Edwards

The week that was: The Australian cast of the brand new production, Georgy Girl – the Seekers Musical, was announced. Hugh Jackman is bringing a five-city arena concert tour, Broadway t…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 11:13PM
Saturday, August 29, 2015 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Kyle Jean-Baptiste, 'Les Miserables' actor, dead at 21 by Kirthana Ramisetti, Stephen Rex Brown

Broadway is in mourning over the tragic death of “Les Miserables” cast member Kyle Jean-Baptiste.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 10:09PM

1st African-American actor to play Valjean on Broadway dies by Mark Kennedy

Kyle Jean-Baptiste, the first African-American and youngest person to ever play the role of Jean Valjean in "Les Misérables" on Broadway has died after falling from a fire escape, according…

SOURCE: The Baltimore Sun Subscription at 10:09PM

‘Les Miserables’ Actor Kyle Jean-Baptiste Dies at 21 by Marianne Zumberge

Broadway actor Kyle Jean-Baptiste has died after falling off his mother’s fire escape. He was 21. Jean-Baptiste made Broadway history as the understudy for “Les Miserables”…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:09PM

Broadway's first black Jean Valjean dies

Kyle Jean-Baptiste, 21, was also the youngest to play the 'Les Mis' lead on Broadway.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 10:09PM

1st African-American actor to play Valjean on Broadway dies by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- The first African-American and youngest person to ever play the role of Jean Valjean (zhahn val-ZHAHN') on Broadway in "Les Misérables" has died. He was 21....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 10:09PM
Saturday, August 29, 2015 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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Kyle Jean-Baptiste, first black actor to play iconic lead role in Broadway musical 'Les Misérables', has died

Tributes have been paid to Kyle Jean-Baptiste, the first African-American and youngest person to play the role of Jean Valjean in Les Misérables on Broadway who has died after falling from …

SOURCE: The Independent at 09:55PM

Kyle Jean-Baptiste, Actor in ‘Les Misérables,’ Dies in Fall by Liam Stack

Mr. Jean-Baptiste, 21, was the first African-American actor to play the iconic lead role of Jean Valjean in the popular Broadway musical.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 09:20PM

END OF THE PARTY by Jessica Branch

Philip Ridley’s post-apocalyptic play paints a nightmarish picture but fails to make the characters relatable.

SOURCE: Theater News Online at 09:09PM
Saturday, August 29, 2015 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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I Interview Playwrights Part 783: Jennifer Kirkeby by Adam Szymkowicz

Jennifer Kirkeby Hometown: State College, PA, then moved to Southern CA for 20 years Current Town: Minneapolis, MN Q: What are you working on now? A: 2 musical adaptations, 2 young adult n…

SOURCE: ADAM SZYMKOWICZ at 08:26PM

VIDEO: Get a Sneak Peek at DOWNTON ABBEY Season 6! by TV News Desk

Carnival Films and MASTERPIECE on PBS recently announced that the sixth and final season of the hit drama series DOWNTON ABBEY will premiere on January 3 in America. The first promo for the …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:03PM
Saturday, August 29, 2015 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Review: Twisted Melodies (Congo Square Theatre) by Scotty Zacher

In 100 minutes, writer-performer Kelvin Roston Jr.’s explosive one-person-show Twisted Melodies examines the tragic life of Donny Hathaway, exploring this troubled composer from the inside…

SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 06:32PM

Kristin Chenoweth, Josh Groban, and Many More Tribute Kyle Jean-Baptiste by Sally Henry

Like all of the theatre community, BroadwayWorld is shocked and saddened to learn of the untimely passing of 21-year-old Les Miserables performer Kyle Jean-Baptiste after an accident at his …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:04PM
Saturday, August 29, 2015 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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#Dim4Kyle

There's no story that we enjoy posting less than an obituary for someone that leaves this world way too soon. Today was one of those days, when we posted the devasting news about LES MI…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:48PM

Les Miserables star dies after falling off fire escape by Amber Jamieson, Michael Riedel

The first black actor to play Jean Valjean in Broadway’s “Les Misérables” died late Friday when he fell from a fire escape, the show’s producers said. Kyle Jean-Baptiste…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 05:27PM

Review: Kurios (Cirque du Soleil) by Scotty Zacher

From trapeze to clowning to acrobatics, Kurios is part old-school circus and part new wave entertainment that will surprise and gratify young and old alike. Highly Recommended! (read Lauren …

SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 05:25PM

Broadway Mourns the Sudden Loss of Kyle Jean-Baptiste by Andrew Shade

We are deeply saddened to learn of the death of Kyle Jean-Baptiste.  Kyle had an accident at home, falling off of his mother’s fire escape.  He was just 21 years old. As we previousl…

SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 05:10PM

Obituaries: Kyle Jean-Baptiste, Who Made History in Broadway's Les Misérables, Dies at 21

Jean-Baptiste became the first African-American performer to play the role of Jean Valjean on Broadway.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM
Saturday, August 29, 2015 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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BWW Honors Kyle Jean-Baptiste with Collection of his Performances; 'Bring Him Home,' More by Matt Tamanini

Like all of the theatre community, BroadwayWorld is shocked and saddened to learn of the untimely passing of LES MISERABLES performer Kyle Jean-Baptiste after an accident at his mother's hom…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:51PM

Les Miserables' Kyle Jean-Baptiste, the First African-American to Play Jean Valjean on Broadway, Dead at 21 by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Broadway.com has confirmed that Les Miserables cast member Kyle Jean-Baptiste died on the evening of August 28 after accidentally falling from a fire escape. He was making his Great White Wa…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:25PM

Broadway Community Shares Support Over Tragic Death of Young Les Misrables Star Kyle Jean-Baptiste by Carey Purcell

Kyle Jean-Baptiste, the actor who made history July 23 when he went on as Jean Valjean in the Broadway revival of Les Misérables at just 21 years old, died Aug. 28.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:07PM

Broadway Community Rallies to Dim Lights for Les Misrables Star Kyle Jean-Baptiste by Carey Purcell

Members of the Broadway community have expressed support for theatres to dim their lights in memory of Kyle Jean-Baptiste, the actor who died Aug. 29 after making history July 23 when he…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:07PM

“On the Town” Revisited with Misty Copeland by Joel Benjamin

This post is by Joel Benjamin Then, there’s the new cast member, Misty Copeland, the newly minted American Ballet Theater principal ballerina, who has taken over the role of Ivy Smith, the…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 04:04PM
Saturday, August 29, 2015 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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For the mega talent behind the Cleveland Play House's 'A Comedy of Tenors,' laughs are serious business by Andrea Simakis

CLEVELAND, Ohio - You know you're in for a good time when you enter the rehearsal room at the Cleveland Play House just as Bobby Conte Thornton, an actor with John Stamos eyebrows and bedroo…

SOURCE: Cleveland.com at 03:56PM

LES MISERABLES Cast Member Kyle Jean-Baptiste Dies at 21 by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld.com is devasted to report the news that Les Miserables cast member Kyle Jean-Baptiste died last evening at the too young age of 21 after an accident at home.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:40PM

Kyle Jean-Baptiste, History-Making 'Les Miserables' Actor, Dies at 21 by Natalie Stone

The Broadway newcomer died from falling off his mother's fire escape.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:37PM

History-Making Jean Valjean Kyle Jean-Baptiste Dies at 21 by Michael Gioia

Kyle Jean-Baptiste, the actor who made history July 23 when he went on as Jean Valjean in the Broadway revival of Les Misérables at just 21 years old, died Aug. 28.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:23PM
Saturday, August 29, 2015 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Don’t Wait To See Thinking Cap’s Waiting For Waiting For Godot by Bill Hirschman

In Thinking Cap Theatre’s Waiting For Waiting For Godot, the absurdity of life is moved from the center stage spotlight of Samuel Beckett’s play in progress to the dingy dark wings where…

SOURCE: Florida Theater On Stage at 02:38PM

‘The Baltimore Waltz’ at Rep Stage by John Harding

Something is undeniably right about a play that keeps you chuckling all evening then sends you off with a lump in your throat. That, in a nutshell, is Paula Vogel’s The Baltimore Waltz, no…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:27PM

ONE FLEA SPARE • Slightly Askew Theatre Ensemble by Andrea

SATE’s mid-season production of Naomi Wallace’s “One Flea Spare” feels aptly at home in the intimate space of The Chapel. Her introspective account of the inhabitants in a home under…

SOURCE: St. Louis Theatre Snob at 02:25PM
Saturday, August 29, 2015 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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'Amelie' Musical Star Previews Show's "Fantasy Feel" and "Vocal Fireworks" (Q&A) by Ashley Lee

"It seemed to me like something that would translate perfectly into a musical because of her moments of fantasy," Samantha Barks tells THR. "If you completely loved the film, you’re going …

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:30PM

Exhibitions celebrate the Arch's 50th anniversary

Art museum's "St. Louis Modern" shows how local designers contributed to modernism.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 01:26PM

Events for kids feature familiar stories and characters by [email protected]

'The Art of Maurice Sendak' comes to Central Library.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 01:26PM

Balloons, food events and many art fairs are coming up in fall by [email protected]

Former St. Louisan Alex Winter returns to town for opening of St. Louis International Film Festival.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 01:26PM

Dance and jazz hit fall refresh button by Calvin Wilson

Attractions include Paul Taylor Dance Company, saxophonist Evan Parker.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 01:26PM

BWW TV: Catch a Sneak Peek of Broadway-Bound SPRING AWAKENING; Close-Captioned Edition! by BroadwayWorld TV

Deaf West's acclaimed production of Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik's Spring Awakening, directed byMichael Arden and choreographed by Spencer Liff, began rehearsals earlier this month for its …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:19PM
Saturday, August 29, 2015 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Photo Flash: Legends in the House! Julie Andrews Visits Betty Buckley and Rachel York at GREY GARDENS by BroadwayWorld

Broadway superstar Julie Andrews recently stopped by Bay Street Theatre to catch a performance of GREY GARDENS, starring Betty Buckley and Rachel York. Below, check out a shot of the three b…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:25PM

Who makes the call on theater etiquette? by James Hebert

Cell-phone incidents and other disruptions point to a tricky balance for playgoers, performers.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 12:21PM

Acting badly — and not necessarily onstage by James Hebert

A rundown of etiquette showdowns in the theater

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 12:21PM

The Joe D Show: Agile Rascal Traveling Bike Theatre by Joe Dziemianowicz

The Bay Area-based Agile Rascal Traveling Bike Theatre pulled into New York on Thursday with more than 4,000 miles behind it.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 12:21PM

Steven Pasquale Joins Katherine Heigl in CBS Reshoot of ‘Doubt’ by Elizabeth Wagmeister

CBS is readying up for the reshoot of “Doubt,” filling out the cast with a new addition in Steven Pasquale, Variety has learned. Pasquale takes the place of Teddy Sears who was …

SOURCE: Variety at 12:21PM

Review: 'Friends' a messy Millennial musical

A plethora of beats drop but little else of note happens in the Zac Efron DJ-fest.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 12:21PM

A Ferry Ride That Delivers Real Drama

‘Ferry Play,’ a downloadable podplay by experimental group This Is Not A Theater Company, turns the Staten Island Ferry into an immersive theater experience.

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal at 12:21PM

Kristen Chenoweth at Wolf Trap by Samantha Macher

Kristin Chenoweth, well-known for her impressive Broadway, film, and television careers, took Wolf Trap by storm on Friday night. Met with an enthusiastic audience of theater-lovers and, as …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:15PM
Saturday, August 29, 2015 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Review: Behold the Chupacabra! by Michael Block

There tends to be monotony when it comes to musical theater. All new musicals seem to follow the same themes and style causing them to blend into one another. But when something different ar…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 11:15AM

BWW TV: Go Inside Opening Night of Second Stage's WHORL INSIDE A LOOP with Sherie Rene Scott & More! by BroadwayWorld TV

Second StageTheatre presents the world premiere production ofWhorl Inside a Loop, a new play byDick ScanlanandSherie Rene Scott, co-directed byMichael Mayerand Mr. Scanlan, the creative team…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:04AM

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 8/29/15- Lea Michele by Stage Tube

Happy Birthday, Lea Michele Best known to theatre audiences for her role as 'Wendla' in the Tony Award-winning Broadway production of Spring Awakening, Michele was nominated for a Drama Desk…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:04AM

Edinburgh Fringe Festival: Backstage in Biscuit Land, Pleasance Courtyard by Chris McCormack

“If you find something funny then laugh”, says Jess Thom, a London artist with Tourettes syndrome. Alienated by the diagnosis in her early twenties, Thom took the advice of a friend: �…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 11:04AM

Edinburgh Fringe Review: Puddles Pity Party by Daniel Perks

“I started a joke, which started the whole world crying.” Puddles, a giant black and white clown resembling something from a worn-out fairground show, opens with this line from ‘Th…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 11:04AM

Edinburgh Fringe Review: Dogfight by Daniel Perks

Another musical adapted from a film, Dogfight tells of a group of U.S. Marines on their last night in San Francisco before shipping out to Vietnam. But this is 1963 and America had only just…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 11:04AM

Popesical FringeNYC - Who will be the new Pope? by Oscar E. Moore

This madcap musical isn’t blessed. In fact, it’s like spending an eternity in Purgatory.

SOURCE: Talk Entertainment at 11:04AM
Saturday, August 29, 2015 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Interview: The Stage Special Award winner Pip Utton by Thom Dibdin

Pip Utton is an amenable, genial actor. A small man, well into his sixties, he has a big smile which lights up when

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:58AM

‘Chocolate Covered Rocky Horror Show’ at EarlOrrin Productions by Jacqueline Brown

I was a fifteen-year old girl in 1975, when The Rocky Horror Picture Show, came out. I remember me and my friends going to the Friday midnight shows as a teenager. The audience interacted …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:26AM

Fuse CD Reviews: Emerson String Quartet and Renee Fleming Do Justice to Viennese Modernists; Jerusalem Quartet Play Beethoven String Quartets by Jonathan Blumhofer

The Emerson String Quartet and Renee Fleming team up for one of the finest recordings of the year.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 10:00AM

Fuse Concert Review: J. Geils Band and Ian Hunter — Funky Humor, Street Wisdom, and Sweaty Groove by Arts Fuse Editor

You could walk from Inman Square to Harvard, see Muddy Waters or John Lee Hooker play, and have your whole worldview changed.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 10:00AM

Samantha Barks-Led Musical AMELIE Begins Performances at Berkeley Rep Today by BroadwayWorld

Berkeley Rep presents its 2015-16 season opener, the theatrical world premiere presentation of AMELIE, A NEW MUSICAL, starring LES MISERABLES' Samantha Barks, begins previews today, August 2…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:00AM
Saturday, August 29, 2015 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Review: The Mentalists (Wyndham’s Theatre) by Johnny Fox

Sometimes it’s nice to see a play near the end of its run.  I’m quite a Richard Bean fan and thought Great Britain, particularly after Lucy Punch supplanted Billie Piper, wa…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:59AM

"Informed Consent" Asks Smart Questions by Broadway & Me

Are we humans the creation of a Supreme Being or just the product of genetic mutation? Should a benefit for the larger good supersede the rights of a small group? Is race just a construct or…

SOURCE: Broadway & Me at 09:49AM

Theatre News: Sam Simmons wins Edinburgh Comedy Award

The Australian comic has been nominated twice before; Sofie Hagen was named Best Newcomer

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 09:44AM

Sam Simmons wins 2015 Foster’s Edinburgh Comedy Award by Georgia Snow

Sam Simmons has picked up the top prize at this year’s Foster’s Edinburgh Comedy Awards. Simmons’ show Spaghetti for Breakfast, which ran

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:44AM

POPESICAL – needs a miracle Fringe NYC by Oscar E Moore

A mythical musical where mayhem reigns after the death of a Pope - takes place at Theatre 80 and not the Sistine Chapel as stated in the program of this new musical written entirely by Adam …

SOURCE: Oscar E. Moore at 09:33AM

Sam Simmons wins the Foster's Edinburgh comedy award 2015 by Brian Logan

Australian standup takes prize for best comedy show at the fringe, while Sofie Hagen is named best newcomer and Karen Koren gets panel prizeEdinburgh comedy awards: explore all the past winn…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:00AM
Saturday, August 29, 2015 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Buzy August List by Chris Grady

My last blog was 6th August and so I am offering two catch-ups. The first is a celebration list of all that I have done and seen since then. August is full of critical commentary and noise f…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:54AM

How a Season Comes Together by HowlRound

By David Dower. ArtsEmerson Artistic Director David Dower shares the process behind programming the company’s 2015/2016 season.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 08:53AM

Meet the Director and Cast of ‘Kiss Me Kate’ at NextStop Theatre Company: Part 2: Hasani Allen by Joel Markowitz

In Part 2 of a series of interviews with the cast of Kiss Me Kate at NextStop Theatre Company, meet Hasani Allen. Joel: Where have local audiences seen you on the stage? Hasani: Profession…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:30AM

Grandma's Paul Weitz Talks Secrets, Surprises and Channeling Lily Tomlin by Helen Eisenbach

The new film Grandma tells a story rare for American cinema: a lesbian of advanced years (Lily Tomlin), in mourning for her soul mate and on skittish footing with the much younger woman she'…

SOURCE: Huffington Post at 08:14AM

CastAlbums.org: REVIEW: Woman of the Year – Original Broadway Cast by David Levy

Originally published on CastAlbums.org. There are certain shows by the giants of musical theater that have lesser reputations. While often these reputations are earned (e.g. late-period Andr…

SOURCE: itsdlevy.me at 08:00AM

Let’s Talk About Diversity: The Importance of Representation in MT by Veronica Aviles

Rave reviews and articles about Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton agree that it is a groundbreaking show. One of the groundbreaking elements of Hamilton is a diverse cast portraying the Fo…

SOURCE: newmusicaltheatre.com at 08:00AM

BWW's On This Day - August 29, 2015

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on August 29 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:00AM
Saturday, August 29, 2015 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Latinos and the Rebirth of Post-Katrina New Orleans by HowlRound

By JosŽé Torres-Tama. José Torres-Tama writes about his experience in New Orleans during and after Hurricane Katrina, ten years ago.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 07:57AM

Jeremy Herrin on conveying the highs and lows of addiction on stage

“There’s a lot of directing to be done,” is Jeremy Herrin’s first comment about new play, People, Places and Things. He’s not wrong: the latest work from innovative playwright Dunc…

SOURCE: The Independent at 07:45AM

Review - On the Town With Misty Copeland by [email protected]

She's America's prima ballerina. But can she act?

SOURCE: About.com - Theater at 07:14AM

Culling data geeks is a short-sighted policy by James Doeser

Last month, a bunch of us stats geeks assembled at the Department for Culture, Media and Sport for a rather niche celebration:

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:00AM

The top ticket: three shows to take in Aug. 29 to Sept. 4 by Carly Maga - Special To The Star

Plays about depression and cannibalism from Soulpepper and Storefront Theatre, and songs from Idina Menzel

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 07:00AM
Saturday, August 29, 2015 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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How JB Priestley’s Inspector first called on the USSR by Valerie Grove

Priestley’s first postwar play, An Inspector Calls, was premiered not in London but in Leningrad. Seventy years on, and in the runup to both the revival of Stephen Daldry’s classic produ…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:43AM

Features: My top 5 showtunes: Alex Parker

We caught up with musical director and producer Alex Parker to find out the musical numbers he couldn't live without

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:26AM

LETTERS TO ABERLOUR – Edinburgh Fringe by Thom Dibdin

✭✭✭✭✩ Effectively affecting: Letters To Aberlour stands out from many of the recent depictions of the horrors of the First World War by virtue of its …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:09AM

An idiot’s guide to the US Open by Elisabeth Vincentelli

Did you know that the US Open is the largest annual international sporting event in terms of attendance? Well, it is, and it takes place right here in NYC —...

SOURCE: The New York Post at 06:00AM
Saturday, August 29, 2015 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Hugo Weaving: Just because Australian films aren't seen doesn't mean they don't exist by Nancy Groves

CinefestOz’s screen legend for 2015 on Tony Abbott, reuniting with director Jocelyn Moorhouse and why you’ve probably never seen his best workHugo Weaving’s top 10 on-screen moments �…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:27AM

Blogs: Confessions of a Box Office Manager - Kidding around

The summer holidays present a new raft of challenges for our mystery mole

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:14AM
Saturday, August 29, 2015 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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What’s on for Queensland Symphony Orchestra 2016 by Sonny Clarke

I am always surprised at just how excited I am at the launch of a new Queensland Symphony Orchestra (QSO) season program and then disappointed that I have let another year go by. I have to c…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 04:52AM

Michael Stroud by Michael Quinn

Michael Stroud’s first experience of performing was in the exotic location of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania, where he had been posted

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 04:00AM
Saturday, August 29, 2015 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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SINGIN' IN THE RAIN In Manila Extends Till Sept. 13 by Rocky Christopher Fajardo

As a tribute to the 1952 screen version of SINGIN' IN THE RAIN, international touring production leading man Duane Alexander in the childlike water-frolicking frenzy of Don Lockwood has been…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:19AM

‘They shall be themselves’ by Deborah Jones

Playhouse, Sydney Opera House, August 21. THE Tempest starts in tumult and ends in calm. Prospero, ejected from his dukedom of Milan 12 years before, is going home. His daughter, Miranda, is…

SOURCE: deborahjones.me at 03:16AM
Saturday, August 29, 2015 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Malthouse: Antigone by Anne-Marie Peard

In a desolate concrete yard where the only hint of humanity is a prefab building on stilts, a naked young body is dumped on the ground. Malthouse Theatre’s Antigone starts with the C…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 02:59AM

Review: Putting the Funny in Faith by Michael Block

From the whacky world of Dina Laura comes Elephants and Other Worldly Dilemmas, a comedy where slapstick, gross out humor, and puns unite. At the core, the play is about faith and finding fa…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 02:32AM

Spotlight On...Shane Salk by Michael Block

Name: Shane SalkHometown: Seattle WAEducation: BFA From Chapman UniversitySelect Credits: Oh, I have been all over the place. I was the Original Genie in Aladdin for Disney’s International…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 02:32AM
Saturday, August 29, 2015 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Devising Exercise: Playing With Change by Lindsay Price

Devising: A project that starts with an idea/concept/source material rather than a completed script The culminating activity for collaboration in the drama classroom is to have your students…

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AM

Female Playwrights Take the Spotlight in 'NECESSARY EXPOSURE' Exhibition, Opening Today at Dixon Place Gallery by BroadwayWorld

Necessary Exposure The Female Playwright Project on view today,August 29, throughSeptember 30 is a series of photographic portraits and sound installations that bring visibility to playwrigh…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:00AM

Interviews: Why Alfie Boe Is Not Right for Hamilton But Perfect as Broadway's Next Jean Valjean

The Les Misérables veteran looks back on an emotional 25th-anniversary concert and forward to some raucous New York Mizfits.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00AM
Saturday, August 29, 2015 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Review: When In Doubt, Put On a Musical! by Michael Block

A bar is about to be foreclosed so the only logical choice to save it is put on a show. That's the premise of Creative License. With book and lyrics by Kevin Cirone and music by Cirone, Spen…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 12:48AM

Photo Special: Happy Birthday to Stage Veteran Elliott Gould by Joseph Marzullo

Elliott Gould, who will be featured in the upcoming film "The History of Love", celebrates his birthday August 29. Playbill.com takes a look at his stage career. Happy birthday, El…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42AM

‘An Interview with ‘One in the Chamber’ Cast Members Danielle Bourgeois, Grace Doughty, and Liz Osborn by Joel Markowitz

Meet One in the Chamber cast members Danielle Bourgeois (Kaylee), Grace Doughty (Ruthie), and Liz Osborn (Jennifer). Joel: When did you first get the ‘theater bug’ and what is your fir…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:27AM

Whorl Inside a Loop by Darryl Reilly

This post is by Darryl Reilly A titanic ensemble of six highly talented actors plays the prisoners as well as multiple roles including females with slight costume changes. Derrick Baskin, N…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 12:17AM

Benedict Cumberbatch in Hamlet: Technician quits after social media row with actor's fans

A veteran stage technician, who worked in the West End for more than three decades, has quit his job after a social media row with fans of actor Benedict Cumberbatch.

SOURCE: The Independent at 12:01AM

Sisterhood On Set and No Make Up: “Orange is the New Black” Stars On the Perks of Playing In Prison by Ben Rimalower

"Orange is the New Black" took the entertainment world by storm as its first season introduced a new audience to binge-watching on Netflix. The hit series features a number of …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Playbill Video Week in Review: Spring Awakening First Look, Something Rotten! Does Dorm-Style Dining by Mark Ezovski

Playbill was out and about as the cast of Spring Awakening previewed songs from the upcoming Broadway production and backstage at Something Rotten! with Brad Oscar and Brooks Ashmanskas in t…

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Amlie Musical, With “Les Miz” Film Star Samantha Barks, Debuts Tonight by Michael Gioia, Robert Viagas

The world-premiere musical Amélie, based on the imaginative Academy Award-nominated quirky French film of the same title, premieres Aug. 29 at the Berkeley Repertory Theatre.

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Fall Broadway Preview: Prepare for One of Broadway’s Most Diverse Seasons Yet by Robert Simonson

The fall 2015 Broadway season offers a wealth of re-envisioned productions of plays and musicals as well as new stage adaptations of famous films. 

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 15, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
TBA: Titanic