Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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VIDEO: MATILDA Kids Sing 'When I Grow Up' at The Broadway Flea Market by Michael Dale

Animpromptu, a cappella performance of When I Grow Up sung by the kids of the smash hit, MATILDA

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:51PM

STAGE TUBE: Piper Perabo and Company Preview MCC's LOST GIRLS by Michael Dale

PlaywrightJohn Pollono, director Jo Bonney and cast members have many different answers for the question, 'What is LOST GIRLS'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:51PM
Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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VIDEO: Norm Lewis Performs Moving 'Bring Him Home' At American Theatre Wing Gala Honoring James Earl Jones by Michael Dale

One one Broadway's finest actorsingers tells of being inspired by James Earl Jones as a young performer before his moving solo.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:52PM

American Psycho Finds Theatre And Sets Dates For Spring 2016 by Chris Luner

Broadway’s latest new musical looks like a killer good time! Another new musical has lined itself up for the 2015-16 season on Broadway and this one is definitely one of a kind! Today,…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 10:20PM

In The Stage newspaper this week: October 1 by Catherine Gerbrands

The Stage newspaper comes out once a week and is brimming with industry news, advice, analysis and reviews from all over the

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:20PM

‘Kinky Boots’ at The Hippodrome Theatre by John Harding

Kinky Boots is getting Baltimore’s Hippodrome Theatre year off on the, er, right foot. Here’s a show so full of energy and charm that it doesn’t care a fig whether you think of it as c…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:13PM
Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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Cy Walter Centennial Celebration by Sandi Durell

      By Peter Haas   Throughout New York’s supper-club world of the 1930s, 40, 50s and 60s, one pianist was recognized and beloved as an original, imaginative artist,.…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 09:48PM

Donald R. Seawell, Denver Center Founder, Broadway Producer & RSC Champion, Dies at 103 by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Donald R. Seawell, Founder and Chairman Emeritus of the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, Broadway producer and the first to bring the Royal Sha…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:44PM

STAGE TUBE: New King Hoon Lee's Getting To Know THE KING AND I Company by Michael Dale

There's a new king in town and it's Hoon Lee, known for royal performances in plays like YELLOWFACE and THE SCHOOL FOR LIES.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:44PM

All Gal Powerhouse – Isle of Klezbos Wows! by Sandi Durell

  By Myra Chanin   Isle of Klezbos is a dynamic, all-gal, powerhouse Klezmer sextet who’s more or less played together since 1998. Their music contains enough soul, neshama or a…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 09:37PM

Jennifer Hudson Reveals She Originally Saw Herself as Celie in Broadway’s The Color Purple by Robert Viagas

Jennifer Hudson, who won an Oscar for her performance in the film version of the Broadway musical Dreamgirls, is making her Broadway debut for real Nov. 10 when previews begin for the reviva…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:25PM

What to See on Broadway This Fall? Ask the Producers. by Cara Joy David

Of course, the season has already crowned one giant hit, Hamilton, that will inevitably define it. But there is still much to come.

SOURCE: Huffington Post at 09:13PM
Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Exclusive! At His Home Away from Broadway, Danny Burstein Talks Fiddler and Finally Being the Guy by Broadway.com

In part one of our Fiddler on the Roof series, we visit the home of Danny Burstein, the Tony Award-nominated Broadway favorite who has been chosen to play Tevye.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 08:58PM

Dangereuse: An Interview With Playwright Karin Coonrod on ‘texts and beheadings/ElizabethR’ at The Folger Theatre by Sophia Howes

I asked Playwright Karin Coonrod to talk about her play texts and beheadings/ElizabethR, which ends its run this weekend at Folger Theatre. Sophia: Please introduce yourself to our readers…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:51PM

Carnegie Hall Explores WEST SIDE STORY with Interactive SOMEWHERE PROJECT by BroadwayWorld

In celebration of Carnegie Hall's 125th anniversary season, the Weill Music Institute WMI launches THE SOMEWHERE PROJECT, a citywide exploration of WEST SIDE STORY. This unique creative lear…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:49PM

Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games review by Simon Parris

The original spirituality, raw talent and Irish charm of Riverdance are all but lost in this flashy, simplistic, clichéd presentation. Having broken away from original phenomenon R…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:43PM

BWW Interview: Mark Gessner Chats New IFC Hockey Comedy BENDERS, Debuting 10/1 by Matt Tamanini

If you are a baseball fan, you've got THE NATURAL, FIELD OF DREAMS, BULL DURHAM, A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN, THE SANDLOT, and dozens of other high quality films. If you are a football fan, you've…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:37PM

Photo Flash: First Look at Mercedes Ruehl in FULL GALLOP at The Old Globe by BroadwayWorld

Long before the devil wore Prada -- 20 years ago, in fact -- the story of the irrepressible Diana Vreeland first commanded the stage of the Globe in a world premiere in 1995. Oscar and Tony …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:37PM

Always Starting Over! Get a Look at the Complete IF/THEN National Tour Company in Rehearsal by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld recently announced the full cast for the national tour of IFTHEN, starring Tony Award-winner and Broadway superstar Idina Menzel Wicked, Rent, Frozen, Glee, Tony Award-winner L…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:34PM

Advisory Board Functionality by Joe Patti

I was curious to know how many people out there have advisory boards/committees that are not part of the governing board. If you have one, what has your experience been? The reason I ask is …

SOURCE: Butts In The Seats at 08:25PM

The Velveteen Rabbit, a lasting tribute to puppeteer Terry Snyder by Jill Kyle-Keith

Before we begin, a question for the grownups: How many of you still have a treasured stuffed animal from our childhoods, still hidden away in a plastic bin in the closet or in a cardboard bo…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 08:12PM

‘Blockbuster Season’ riffs on disaster flicks by Jean Schiffman

With two mutable characters and one cameraperson who tracks them, Mugwumpin’s multimedia “Blockbuster Season” is an intriguing, funny and at times confusingly disjointed devised-theate…

SOURCE: The San Francisco Examiner at 08:01PM
Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Review: Hangmen at curtainup.com-London by Lizzie Loveridge

Martin McDonagh scores again with a thrilling and dark drama

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 07:57PM

Video! Laura Osnes & Corey Cott Get Into the Swing of Big Band Musical The Bandstand by Broadway.com

Broadway favorites Laura Osnes, Corey Cott and Beth Leavel discuss bringing big band tuner The Bandstand to the Paper Mill stage.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:52PM

Sneak Peek at HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME in the Recording Studio by BroadwayWorld

As BroadwayWorld exclusively reported, Paper Mill Playhouse's recent production of THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME, based on the novel by Victor Hugo and the Disney animated film, might not be B…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:37PM

Photo Flash: Andre De Shields and More Celebrate 15 Years of Marcia Pendelton's Walk Tall Girl Productions by BroadwayWorld

Marcia Pendelton, founder and president of Walk Tall Girl Productions, celebrated the 15th anniversary of her company on Monday, September 28, 2015. Pendelton and her friends from the perfor…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:37PM

Elements Contemporary Ballet & Aerial Dance Chicago’s World Premiere AYA, AN AERIAL BALLET Oct. 10 & 17 @ Athenaeum Theatre by Michael J. Roberts

AYA, an evening-length aerial ballet in three acts, combines the soaring precision of aerial dance with the meticulous timing and elegance of contemporary ballet. AYA expands on Surge, the f…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 07:23PM

The Chicago League of Lady Arms Wrestlers Presents CLLAW-O-WEEN 2 Oct. 24 at Logan Square Auditorium by Michael J. Roberts

The Chicago League Wrestlers (CLLAW) are flexing their forearms and conjuring up some wicked fall fun at CLLAW-O-WEEN 2 on Saturday, October 24, 2015 at Logan Square Auditorium, 2539 N…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 07:23PM

The Hypocrites Presents THE 4TH GRADERS PRESENT AN UNNAMED LOVE-SUICIDE Oct 30 – Nov 8 by Michael J. Roberts

The Hypocrites is pleased to continue its 2015-16 season with THE 4TH GRADERS PRESENT AN UNNAMED LOVE-SUICIDE by Artistic Director Sean Graney, co-directed by Joel Ewing and Mechelle…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 07:23PM

HUD AWARDS NEARLY $2.6 MILLION TO EIGHT ORGANIZATIONS TO FIGHT HOUSING DISCRIMINATION IN ILLINOIS by Michael J. Roberts

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced today that it is awarding nearly $2.6 million under HUD’s Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP) to eight organization…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 07:23PM

Don’t Miss: Bernadette Peters at NJPAC by Matthew Wexler

We’re getting out of Gotham for a chance to see the illustrious Bernadette Peters in concert at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on October 16. The Tony Award-winning star wil…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 07:23PM

The Hunchback of Notre Dame Cast Hits the Recording Studio by Playbill Staff and Robert Viagas

The ensemble and music team of the Alan Menken-Stephen Schwartz Disney stage musical The Hunchback of Notre Dame gathered this week to record a studio cast album of the production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:15PM

Review: Blood Brothers (Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre) by Scotty Zacher

With Blood Brothers, Theo Ubique has given us a stunning and intimate production of this tragic but lovely parable. A deep understanding of the text coupled with a vocally gifted cast makes…

SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 07:15PM

Grim Folk Tales by Sam Hurwitt

Those Women remix legends, fables and folk tales with a sinister twist.

SOURCE: The Idiolect at 07:04PM

Back on Avenue Q by Sam Hurwitt

Berkeley Playhouse produces its very first adult show.

SOURCE: The Idiolect at 07:04PM

Ammo for the Gun Debate by Sam Hurwitt

Playwright E.M. Lewis tries to inject some nuance into the gun debate in a new solo show.

SOURCE: The Idiolect at 07:04PM

Don’t Call Agents—They’ll Call You by Sam Hurwitt

"For the most part, you actually can’t get an agent, you are gotten by an agent.”

SOURCE: The Idiolect at 07:04PM

Sheffield Theatres and Theatre by the Lake win most welcoming theatre awards by Matthew Hemley

Sheffield Theatres, the Lyric Theatre in Belfast and Theatre by the Lake in Keswick have been named among the UK’s 12 most

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:01PM
Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Ship Happens: Backstage at Dames at Sea with Lesli Margherita, Episode 2: On the Poop Deck by Broadway.com

Lesli Margherita chats with the Dames at Sea cast backstage.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:48PM

Can an app make me funny? Comedy Hack Day comes to Chicago by Zach Freeman

"I can Google it for you while we're talking …" I've been on the phone with Sandor Weisz for less than 30 seconds, and he's already proven that he is indeed a Web developer. As a fellow de…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 06:37PM

'Blood Brothers': Beautiful songs, not quite now and forever by Chris Jones

I first saw Willy Russell's "Blood Brothers" in London's West End in 1983. I was already a rabid young fan of Russell's work. Plays such as "Educating Rita," "Our Day Out" and "Stags and Hen…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 06:37PM

People You Should Know . . . Haley Dean by Zack Calhoon

HALEY DEAN is thrilled to be a part of the cast of The Black Book. This is her first Off-Broadway play. She holds degrees in Musical Theatre and English from St. Joseph�…

SOURCE: Visible Soul at 06:32PM

People You Should Know . . . Catie Humphreys by Zack Calhoon

CATIE HUMPHREYS is an actress/producer based out of NYC. A proud Florida State University graduate, she recently made her Off-Broadway acting debut through Goldfish Memory Productions i…

SOURCE: Visible Soul at 06:32PM

People You Should Know . . . Kathryn McConnell by Zack Calhoon

Kathryn McConnell (Director) is a director, dramaturg, and producer. Favorite directing credits include: Tales of Love & Lasers, Pop Dies in Vegas, The Last Five Years, The God Particle,…

SOURCE: Visible Soul at 06:32PM

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal for OLIVER! at Arena Stage - Jeff McCarthy, Kyle Coffman, Ian Lassiter and More! by BroadwayWorld

Molly Smith directs her 30th production as Artistic Director ofArena Stage with a gritty and relevant take on the Tony Award-winning musical OLIVER, blending the chaotic worlds of 19th-centu…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:27PM

STAGE TUBE: Projectivity Teams with NYC Underground to Paint Harbor Lights' RENT Set - Watch the Time-Lapse! by Stage Tube

The Harbor Lights Theater Company Harbor Lights, a professional Equity Theater Company based in Staten Island, led by Founders and Artistic Directors Tamara Jenkins and Jay Montgomery, stage…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:27PM

Theatre Review: ‘Kinky Boots’ at the Hippodrome Theatre by Steve Charing

Any pair of boots would have been welcome to deal with the copious rainfall that landed outside the Hippodrome Theatre at the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center on opening night. But the …

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 06:13PM

Consent is Sexy: How Drunk Girl Confronts Rape Culture Onstage at Casa 0101 by Claudia Duran

by CLAUDIA DURAN do sex, drugs, and alcohol have in common? If you answered Rock 'n' Roll or rock stars, let’s bring you into the 21st century. In a country whose legal system inclu…

SOURCE: thisstage.la at 06:07PM

Debating ‘Otello,’ Blackface and Casting Trends by Ben Brantley and Anthony Tommasini

Ben Brantley and Anthony Tommasini weigh in on the debate set off by the Metropolitan Opera’s decision to forgo darkening makeup in its latest production.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 06:04PM

Photo Flash: Caryl Churchill's Cloud Nine Comes to the Atlantic Theater Company

The acclaimed drama returns to New York City.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM

Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of Oliver! at Arena Stage

Molly Smith directs a modernized version of the classic musical.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM

Theater News: Walnut Street Theatre Announces A Christmas Story-Themed Annual Auction

The event will benefit the theater's Education Department.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM
Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Odds & Ends: NPH's Best Time Ever Switches It Up, Annaleigh Ashford's 'Hot Stuff' & More by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. NPH's Best Time Ever Switches It Up Neil Patrick Harris’ NBC series Best Time Ever is set for a bit of a schedule…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:50PM

Photos! See Bebe Neuwirth & More Toast Theater People at the Seventh Annual Broadway Salutes by Broadway.com

Tony winner Bebe Neuwirth hosted the seventh annual Broadway Salutes, which honors theater people both onstage and off in this business we call show. Click through the gallery for pics!

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:50PM

Tickets Now On Sale for Arthur Miller's Incident at Vichy, Starring Richard Thomas, Off-Broadway by Broadway.com

Tickets are now available for Arthur Miller's Incident at Vichy off-Broadway. Directed by Michael Wilson and starring Emmy winner Richard Thomas, along with Tony nominees Jonathan Hadary…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:50PM

London Datebook: Benedict Cumberbatch on the Big Screen, Judi Dench in Winter's Tale & More by Broadway.com

An off-Broadway hit musical gets a West End upgrade, the Olivier Award-winning Miss Trunchbull turns his gifts to O’Neill and Benedict Cumberbatch’s packed-out Hamlet comes to th…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:50PM

Street Style: 9 Stars Show Off Early-Fall Looks by Broadway Style Guide Team

From the Keenan-Bolgers to Rick Miramontez, Broadway Style Guide caught the best of Broadway looking stylish around the city!

SOURCE: Broadway Style Guide at 05:49PM

A world premiere song from 'Les Mis' composers by Morgan Greene

Before "Les Mis" there was "La Revolution Francaise." And an exclusive song from the world premiere concert produced by American Music Theatre Project and FWD Theatre Project is right here. …

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 05:43PM

REVIEW: Lord of The Flies @ The Mayflower, Southampton by Matt Merritt

I was hugely impressed by the Regent’s Park Theatre production of To Kill A Mockingbird when it toured earlier this year, so I was eager to see how they’d approach another modern…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:28PM

THEATER TALK to Kick Off 24th Year with DROP DEAD PERFECT and Hirschfeld Exhibit, 10/2 by TV News Desk

The 2015-16 premiere of THEATER TALK, now in its 24th year, focuses on a campy Off-Broadway hit, DROP DEAD PERFECT, with its star Everett Quinton and director Joe Brancato, plus the ambitiou…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:28PM

BWW TV: Watch Highlights from First Annual Elsie Fest, Feat. Darren Criss, Lea Salonga, Aaron Tveit & More! by BroadwayWorld TV

On Sunday, September 27, thousands of Broadway's biggest fans gathered at Pier 97 for what's being called the Coachella of show tunes - the first annual Elsie Fest, a day-long music festival…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:28PM

SHOWSTOPPER! Apollo, W1 by Libby Purves

UNIMPROVABLE IMPROV… You won’t see this show again, nor the other Showstoppers’ evenings I have loved in Edinburgh. If you weren’t there tonight you’ve missed a…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:19PM

Review Roundup: ‘Daddy Long Legs’ Off-Broadway by Taylor Mikel

Daddy Long Legs, the intimate new two-character musical based on Jean Webster’s 1912 novel, opened on Sept. 28 at the Off-Broadway Davenport Theatre. Megan McGinnis and Paul Alexander Nola…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 05:15PM

Controversial Columnist Michael Riedel Says He’s “Happy” With Changes at NY Post by Robert Viagas

New York Post columnist Michael Riedel told Playbill.com he's "happy" with changes to the paper's arts coverage that will cut him back from two columns a week to just one.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:02PM

Theater News: Benjamin Walker-Led American Psycho Musical Announces Theater and New Dates

Duncan Sheik and Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa bring Bret Easton Ellis' cult-favorite novel to life.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM

Music News: Justin Guarini, Alex Brightman, and More Set for Celebrity Karaoke

The event kicks off Comic Con week in New York City.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM
Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Feature: INK Festival: ‘We are all about supporting new writers’ by Charlotte Claydon

Self-dubbed the ‘Springboard Festival’, INK Festival will bring a showcase of new writing to East Anglia this coming April 2016. The weekend long festival not only showcases amazing new …

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 04:56PM

Offer: £8 Tickets to Song of Riots at Battersea Arts Centre by Rebekah Ellerby

Song of Riots by Awake Projects & The North Wall Battersea Arts Centre Until 17 October Written by Lucy Maycock. Directed by Christopher Sivertsen & Lucy Maycock Part of A Nations …

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 04:56PM

Guest Blog: “Where did you find them?” – Working in communities by Common Wealth by Evie Manning

“Where did you find them?” People always ask us where we find our casts, sometimes in incredulous voices as if they can’t believe they’ve been walking amongst us all along. Common We…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 04:56PM

American Psycho, Starring Benjamin Walker, Lands Broadway Home by Imogen Lloyd Webber

We now know where Benjamin Walker will be making his killer moves in the eagerly anticipated American Psycho. Directed by Rupert Goold, the new musical is scheduled to begin previews later t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:50PM

Tickets Now On Sale for New (Adjective) Musical Mad Libs Live! Off-Broadway by Broadway.com

Tickets are now available for the world premiere of Mad Libs Live! off-Broadway. You'll need to bring your own nouns to the interactive new musical, which is inspired by the ultimate fil…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:50PM

Musical Theatre Factory and the Means of New Musical Development by Shakina Nayfack

A year and a half ago, I was at lunch with a friend who happens to run a gay porn studio with a great midtown-Manhattan location. It had become tradition for me to hound him about the underu…

SOURCE: www.samuelfrench.com at 04:43PM

'American Psycho' Musical Finds Broadway Home by David Rooney

Benjamin Walker will star as serial killer Patrick Bateman in this adaptation by playwright Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and composer Duncan Sheik, which starts previews March 24 at the Schoenfeld…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 04:38PM

Strong female roles make audiences uncomfortable, says leading director by Emily Dugan, Emily Dugan

Vicky Featherstone also believes critics and audiences judge female playwrights more harshly than their male counterparts

SOURCE: The Independent at 04:38PM

Alton Brown back in Chicago for one-night-only by Morgan Greene

Food network star Alton Brown, best known for "Good Eats," will bring another live show to Chicago this summer. "Alton Brown Live: Eat Your Science" will play for one-night-only on May 7. Br…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 04:33PM

Broadway at a Discount- What's Available at TKTS for September 30, 2015! by Bww Discount Alert

TKTS has been a New York City institution for decades, bringing theatre-goers a last-minute way to get tickets for some of Broadway's hottest shows at a discount. TDF operates three TKTS Dis…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:30PM

Breaking News: AMERICAN PSYCHO Finds Its Home; Begins Previews at the Schoenfeld Theatre in March by BroadwayWorld

The China Doll will be followed by an AMERICAN PSYCHO. Based on the novel by Bret Easton Ellis, AMERICAN PSYCHO the musical will start previews Thursday, March 24th, 2016 at The Gerald Schoe…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:30PM

BWW Review: Playwright Thomas Bradshaw Cuts Down On The Sex in FULFILLMENT by Michael Dale

Compared with his past plays, this one's almost chaste.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:30PM

Track List Announced for Melissa Errico's WHAT ABOUT TODAY? Live Album by BroadwayWorld

Broadway Records has announced that the newest addition to its Live at 54 BELOW series, Melissa Errico What About Today - Live at 54 BELOW will be released on October 16th, 2015. The album i…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:20PM

Casting Announced for Closer To Heaven Return Season by Doug Mayo

By Doug Mayo Casting has been announced today for Closer To Heaven, a musical by the Pet Shop Boys and Jonathan Harvey which is returning to the Union Theatre from October 21 to Saturday 28 …

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 04:19PM

The Pumpkin Pie Show: Labor Pains by Victor Gluck, Editor-In-Chief

This post is by Victor Gluck, Editor-in-Chief The annual "The Pumpkin Pie Show" is back for its 17th year. Performed with no sets and no costumes, it has been described as “bedtime stories…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 04:13PM

Author, Filmmaker Miranda July Returns to CAP UCLA Oct 17-18 with ‘New Society’ by Michael J. Roberts

Center for the Art of Performance is proud to present Miranda July in her latest performance work, titled New Society. Tickets ($29-$49) for two performances at UCLA Freud Playhouse Saturday…

SOURCE: Showbiz So Cal at 04:12PM

Play Ball! Wagner College Theatre Kicks Off Season With Damn Yankees by Chris Luner

Wagner College Theatre is ready for a home-run hit as the theatre program kicks off its 2015-16 season tonight! Located in Staten Island, New York, the nationally recognized theatre program …

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 04:09PM

Soul Train Musical Is Heading To Broadway by Chris Luner

Next Station; Broadway! An American classic is set to return to the entertainment world in coming years except this time, it’ll be found on the stage and not the screen. Soul Train, a…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 04:09PM

Allegiance In Rehearsal (Photos) by Chris Luner

December 7th, 1941. A day that would change everything for America. Pearl Harbor has come under attack by the Japanese launching America into the midst of the already looming second World W…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 04:09PM

New Marquees Of The Fall 2015 Broadway Season by Chris Luner

Luner on Theatre brings you an exclusive look at the new marquees on Broadway this Fall! Hamilton at The Richard Rodgers – Officially Open Spring Awakening at The Brooks Atkinson Theat…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 04:09PM

American Psycho Musical Finds Its Broadway Home and Sets New Dates by Robert Viagas and Andrew Gans

The serial killer musical American Psycho — from the composer of Spring Awakening — will start previews March 24, 2016, a month later than originally announced, at the Ge…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:07PM

American Psycho Musical Finds a Theatre and Pushes Back Broadway Dates by Robert Viagas and Andrew Gans

The serial killer musical American Psycho — from the composer of Spring Awakening — will start previews March 24, 2016, a month later than originally announced, at the Ge…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:07PM

From “Hot, Hot, Hot” to Camelot, Buster Poindexter Plays Caf Carlyle

In the '70s, David Johansen made a name for himself in New York City's underground rock music scene as lead singer of the influential New York Dolls. In the '80s, he morphed into…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:05PM
Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Myths and Hymn (Saturn Returns) by Michael Portantiere

Studio Cast, 1999 (Nonesuch) Composer-lyricist Adam Guettel’s song cycle Saturn Returns had a brief run at The Public Theater but never got an original cast album. Myths and Hymns comes pr…

SOURCE: castalbumreviews.com at 03:51PM

Spelunking with Shakespeare by HowlRound

By Lue Douthit. Lue Douthit, director of literary development at Oregon Shakespeare Festival, discusses the history and rationale of the Play on! Project with OSF to translate 39 of Shakespe…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 03:49PM

Lineup Announced for Celebrity Karaoke, Featuring Deborah Cox and Other Broadway Artists by Playbill Staff

Celebrity Karaoke: An Epic Evening with the Stars — in which theatregoers are given a chance to sing alongside Broadway stars — will be held Oct. 5 at 7 PM at New York Ci…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:40PM

The Week Ahead: ‘Rothschild & Sons,’ a Reimagined Show From a Beloved Songwriting Team by Charles Isherwood

This musical from the songwriters Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick is being described as an “intimate one-act reimagining” of “The Rothschilds,” the 1970 musical.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 03:36PM

‘The Gray Man,’ a Tale of Spooky Disappearances by Ken Jaworowski

Andrew Farmer’s play at the Walker Space raises the specter of a boogeyman who preys on children in 1910 New York.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 03:36PM

The Mystery of Edwin Drood by Michael Portantiere

Original Cast, 1986 (Polydor/Varèse Sarabande/Verve) Composer-lyricist-Iibrettist Rupert Holmes folded a tribute to the English music hall into his adaptation of Charles Dickens’ unfinish…

SOURCE: castalbumreviews.com at 03:34PM

‘Creep’ Culminates Donald Fowler’s 15-Year Musical Search for Jack the Ripper by American Theatre Editors

The Dallas actor makes his composing debut with a a murder mystery that's been brewing in his mind for many years.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:34PM

Sheri M. Goldhirsch, Artistic Director of Young Playwrights Program, Dies at 55 by Robert Simonson

Sheri M. Goldhirsch, who, as artistic director of Young Playwrights Inc., a program that gave budding young dramatists a leg up, died Sept. 22 in Manhattan. She was 55.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:28PM

Review: Just Lance! by Michael Block

All Lance wants to do is make you smile. And he'll stop at nothing to do so. In Peter Michael Marino's wickedly comical solo spectacular Late With Lance, Marino takes on the titular role of …

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 03:28PM

My One and Only by Michael Portantiere

Original Broadway Cast, 1983 (Atlantic) This “new” musical was written around old George and Ira Gershwin songs. During its troubled pre-Broadway tryout, book writer Peter Stone and the …

SOURCE: castalbumreviews.com at 03:23PM

Pics! First Look at Paul A. Schaefer and Jenny Lee Stern in Walnut Street Theatre’s High Society by Monica Simoes

We offer a look at Walnut Street Theatre production of High Society, featuring the music of Cole Porter. Directed by Frank Anzalone, with choreography by Mary Jane Houdina, this Philadelphia…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:21PM

REVIEW: Hamilton Broadway Cast Recording ✭✭✭✭✭ by Doug Mayo

By Doug Mayo I’ve spent the last week listening to the new Broadway cast recording of Hamilton. For those of you who are unaware, Hamilton is Lin-Manuel Miranda’s (In The Heights) latest…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 03:19PM

Ben Platt, Rebecca Naomi Jones, Ciara Renee & More Set for Charlie Rosen's BROADWAY BIG BAND, 10/10 by BroadwayWorld

Following multiple sold out engagements, Charlie Rosen's Broadway Big Band returns to the intimate Manhattan venue 54 Below on Saturday August 22nd to continue an official residence for 2015…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:18PM

Justin Guarini, Deborah Cox, Alex Brightman, and Tony Vincent Join Lineup for CELEBRITY KARAOKE! by BroadwayWorld

Broadway rockers Justin Guarini, Deborah Cox, Alex Brightman, and Tony Vincent, are set to rock out at Clear Channel Spectacolor's annual 'Celebrity Karaoke A Epic Evening with the Stars' on…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:18PM

Photo Coverage: Megan McGinnis & Paul Alexander Nolan Celebrate Opening Night of DADDY LONG LEGS! by Heidi Bohnenkamp

The new musical Daddy Long Legs will have an open-ended run at the Davenport Theatre 354 West 45th Street and officially earlier this week, on September 28, 2015. BroadwayWorld takes you ins…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:18PM

My Life With Albertine by Michael Portantiere

Original Off-Broadway Cast, 2003 (PS Classics) With a book and lyrics by Richard Nelson, who also directed the show, My Life With Albertine has a powerful and distinctive score; composer Ric…

SOURCE: castalbumreviews.com at 03:12PM

Carson Elrod Will Head Cast of MTC’s World Premiere by “Orange Is the New Black” Writer Nick Jones by Olivia Clement

Peter and the Starcatcher's Carson Elrod will head the cast of the world premiere of Important Hats of the Twentieth Century at Manhattan Theatre Club. The new back-to-the-fu…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:10PM

My Favorite Year by Michael Portantiere

Original Broadway Cast, 1992 (RCA) No two Stephen Flaherty-Lynn Ahrens scores sound remotely alike. Here, the flavor is bright, clever, and wonderfully varied. In adapting the popular film M…

SOURCE: castalbumreviews.com at 03:00PM

Theater News: New Victory Theater Announces Series of Autism-Friendly Performances

The children's theater modifies performances for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM
Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Theatre News: The Highwood Theatre Examines the Significance of Relationships and Identity in New Play ‘The Long Way Around’ by Guest Author

Your Theatre, a division of The Highwood Theatre, presents the new drama The Long Way Around by young playwright and Highwood Theatre alumnus Julia Starr.  The production, being showcased i…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 02:59PM

Review: Edges, London Theatre Workshop by Rebecca Gwyther

After Dogfight took London by storm earlier this year, it was no surprise how excited I was to see Pasek and Paul’s musical baby Edges. As a company, Peak Productions aims to broadcast som…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 02:56PM

On the Books: A Dazzling Tale of B'way by Steven Suskin

The trouble with "Razzle Dazzle," Michael Riedel's new book about Broadway, is that from the first page--on which a...

SOURCE: Huffington Post at 02:53PM

Elevator Repair Service’s Fondly, Collette Richland Celebrates Opening Night at New York Theatre Wo by Monica Simoes

Take a look at Elevator Repair Service's Fondly, Collette Richland opening night celebration. New York Theatre Workshop officially opened Fondly, Collette Richland Sept. 28. The show, …

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:47PM

The Lark livestreams Meet The Writers—the public kick-off event of the 22nd Annual Playwrights Week—Sun, Oct 4—#MeetTheWriters by HowlRound

By HowlRound TV. The Lark presents Meet the Writers, the public kick-off event of the 22nd Annual Playwrights’ Week . Meet the eight writers—Hilary Bettis, Clarence Coo, Adi Hanash, Jame…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 02:34PM

Track Listing Announced for New Live Solo CD from Melissa Errico, “What About Today?” by Andrew Gans

Melissa Errico, the singing actress acclaimed for her performances on Broadway in My Fair Lady, Dracula, White Christmas, High Society, Les Miserables, Anna Karenina and Amour and Off-Br…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:30PM

THE COLOR PURPLE's Jennifer Hudson Covers Time Out New York's Broadway Issue by TV News Desk

In this week's issue of Time Out New York, it's all things Broadway Grammy and Oscar award-winning singer and actress Jennifer Hudson graces the cover of Time Out New York's Broadway issue

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:25PM

Spotlight On...Kathryn McConnell by Michael Block

Name: Kathryn McConnellHometown: Fairview, MontanaEducation: I have a a BFA in Drama from the University of OklahomaFavorite Credits: There are so many! I had the incredible pleasure to work…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 02:25PM

Review: The Alliance’s “A Steady Rain” not always steady, but demonstrates less can be more by Andrew Alexander

A cop drama on TV may require tons of resources — from a huge cast and crew to sets, props and special effects — but

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 02:22PM

Samuel L. Jackson Bringing East Texas Hot Links Play to the Big Screen by Tanya Isley

In 1982, Samuel L. Jackson appeared along with playwright Eugene Lee and Denzel Washington as part of the ensemble cast in the original Off-Broadway production of Charles Fuller’s Pulitzer…

SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 02:20PM

Do the Right Thing on Broadway?! by Nicole "blackberri" Johnson

“Do the Right Thing” is considered one of the greatest American films of all time.  In 1999, it was deemed to be “culturally significant” by the U.S. Library of Cong…

SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 02:11PM

5 Great Musicals You’ve Probably Overlooked by Jazmine Harper-Davis

You have heard of Dreamgirls, Wicked and In The Heights, but there are always a few musicals you leave off of your “My Top Ten Musicals of All Time” list. But fret no more, Br…

SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 02:07PM

Arts Council England to commission wide-ranging study of theatre industry by David Hutchison

Arts Council England is to commission research on stage productions and audiences with an aim to better understand the impact of the

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:06PM

West End’s Criterion renames bar in honour of Richard Attenborough by Matthew Hemley

London’s Criterion Theatre has renamed its bar in honour of the venue’s former chairman, Richard Attenborough. The Lord Attenborough Bar was unveiled

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:06PM

Playwrights and theatres join pledge to boycott fossil fuel companies by Georgia Snow

Playwright Caryl Churchill and London theatre the Royal Court are among 200 artists and organisations that have signed a pledge to reject

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:06PM

National Theatre’s Katie Town named executive director of Theatre Royal Wakefield by David Hutchison

Katie Town has been named executive director of the Theatre Royal Wakefield. Town – currently general manager of the National Theatre’s learning

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:06PM

Bock and Harnick’s Rothschild & Sons, Starring Robert Cuccioli and Glory Crampton, Readies For t by Monica Simoes

Take a look at Off-Broadway's Rothschild & Sons musical, starring Robert Cuccioli and Glory Crampton. The cast met the press Sept 30. The York Theatre Company's world pr…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:05PM

Theater News: Taylor Mac, Lisa Peterson, and More "Translate" Shakespeare for Oregon Shakespeare Festival

OSF has commissioned 39 new works which give contemporary language to Shakespeare's plays.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM

Theater News: Animal Arrives at Studio Theatre

The dark comedy begins performances tonight.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM
Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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James Lapine Receives Lifetime Achievement Award by American Theatre Editors

The playwright and director, best known for his collaborations with Stephen Sondheim, receives the 2015 Mr. Abbott Award.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:59PM

Jennifer Hudson talks her Broadway debut in The Color Purple by Will Pulos

The air-conditioning is broken, but Jennifer Hudson isn’t complaining. It’s an oppressively humid afternoon in a tiny basement studio in Dumbo, and everyone is trying to move slowly enou…

SOURCE: Time Out at 01:58PM

Broadway's Mandy Gonzalez Joins Cast of CBS's MADAM SECRETARY in Recurring Role by TV News Desk

Mandy Gonzalez turned to Instagram today to reveal the news that she has joined the cast of CBS's MADAM SECRETARY in therecurring role of Lucy Knox.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:57PM

BWW TV: On Broadway at Last! Meet the Company of ALLEGIANCE; Plus Catch a Sneak Peek! by BroadwayWorld TV

Broadway's Allegiance, a new musical inspired by Takei's true-life story, opens on November 8, 2015 at the Longacre Theatre 220 West 48th Street. Previews begin October 6. It features a book…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:57PM

These Are the Female Silent Comedians by Trav S.D.

On Tuesdays and Thursdays in October, Turner Classic Movies will be presenting a series of programs called Trailblazing Women, hosted by none other than Ileana Douglas.  This seemed an ausp…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 01:57PM

Is Broadway Any Different Than Hollywood? Viola Davis & Sanaa Lathan Talk Marginalization by Jazmine Harper-Davis

Viola Davis and Sanaa Lathan both recently touched on the subject of the marginalization of Black actors in Hollywood, which led us here at Broadway Black to think, is Broadway any differen…

SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 01:56PM

Parson’s Nose Theater Announces 2015–16 Season by American Theatre Editors

Themes of belief and family unite selections from the Southern California--based theatre's 16th season.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:54PM

Debbie Allen’s Annual The Hot Chocolate Nutcracker Stars Raven Symone & Tichina Arnold by Jazmine Harper-Davis

It’s the most wonderful time of the year and it’s that time again! Back by popular demand for the sixth year in a row, Debbie Allen Dance Academy Presents The Hot Chocolate Nutc…

SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 01:50PM

Review: Blood Brothers/Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre by Aaron Hunt

RECOMMENDED Willy Russell, playwright of “Educating Rita” and “Shirley Valentine,” wrote the book, music and lyrics for the folk cantata “Blood Brothers,” which ran for twenty-fo…

SOURCE: Newcity Stage at 01:45PM

Paper Mill Playhouse Rewarded 2015 Jefferson Award for Public Service by American Theatre Editors

The New Jersey theatre was commended for their commitment to autism-friendly performances.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:44PM

Séance genuinely spooks you: review by Carly Maga - Special To The Star

There were genuine screams at opening night of Nicholas Wallace and Luke Brown's ghostly theatre show.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 01:44PM

The Call Board: Join Waitress, Matilda The Musical, Kinky Boots 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 01:42PM

Shakespeare Festival St. Louis Announces 2016 Season by American Theatre Editors

Partnerships with local symphonies and playwrights commemorate the 400th anniversary of the Bard's death.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:42PM

Annaleigh Ashford Will Release Live Solo Debut Album by Adam Hetrick

Tony Award winner Annaleigh Ashford, who will ring in the New Year with a special Dec. 31 show at nightlife hotspot Feinstein's/54 Below, will release a live album of her acclaimed solo …

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:40PM

Carson Elrod, Matthew Saldivar & More Tapped for Important Hats of the Twentieth Century Off-Broadway by Ryan McPhee

The cast is now set for the world premiere of Important Hats of the Twentieth Century. The Manhattan Theatre Company’s off-Broadway production, directed by Hand to God’s Moritz v…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:31PM

Inaugural offering from Convergence Theatre is whimsical, resourceful by Celia Wren

Launching a career is tough. And the last thing an ambitious young professional needs is a chatty ghost elephant seeking to transform the 9-to-5 landscape into a mythological killing field.T…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 01:27PM

New Victory Theater Announces Autism-Friendly Performances by Joe Gambino

New Victory Theater has announced dates for autism-friendly performances in its 2015-16 season. In consultation with Autism Friendly Spaces, Inc., select performances of The Gruffalo…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:26PM

Michelle Dorrance brings her acclaimed tap to Fall for Dance North by Bruce Demara - Entertainment

Recently named a MacArthur Fellow, Dorrance brings SOUNDspace to Toronto dance festival.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 01:25PM

Sean Allan Krill, Gina Milo, Matt Raftery, and Erika Stephan Star in Drury Lane Theatre’s WHITE CHRISTMAS, THE MUSICAL by Michael J. Roberts

The holidays are almost here at Drury Lane Theatre as Director and Drury Lane Artistic Director William Osetek helms the holiday classic, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, the Musical.Haile…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 01:22PM

Ant Hampton and the Nightmare of Global Capitalism by Jeremy M. Barker

In the latest from the "autoteatro" auteur, Hampton delivers a stinging indictment of global capitalism that provides more symptoms than diagnosis

SOURCE: Culture Bot at 01:22PM

New Victory Theater Offers Family Shows and Autism-Friendly Performances by Lauren Yarger

The New Victory Theater, New York City’s premier performing arts venue dedicated to bringing kids to the arts and the arts to kids, will host a series of autism-friendly performances …

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 01:21PM

20 Theatre Workers You Should Know by American Theatre Editors

In our new monthly Role Call feature, we shine a light on theatre professionals across the country who deserve a bigger national profile.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:18PM

Viola Davis Discusses Emotional Emmy Speech on “Jimmy Kimmel” (Video) by Andrew Gans

Tony winner Viola Davis recently made an appearance on ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live" to discuss her recent Emmy Awards acceptance speech.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:09PM

Space 55 Announces Eclectic Season by American Theatre Editors

The cutting-edge theatre will present a mixture of dramas, parodies, musicals, and a 19th-century tragedy.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:07PM

Chateau Vaux Le Vicomte by Jordan Riefe

Minister of Finance under Louis XIV, Nicolas Fouquet was not just a lover of money and upward mobility but also a patron of the arts with the eye of a connoisseur. His passion lay with two w…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 01:04PM

Theater News: Olney Theatre Center Presents the Rolling World Premiere of Bad Dog

Jennifer Hoppe-House's black comedy begins tonight.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM

Theater News: Carson Elrod and Matthew Saldivar Join Nick Jones' Important Hats of the Twentieth Century

The new comedy is directed by Moritz von Stuelpnagel for Manhattan Theatre Club.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM

Theater News: Fiddlehead Theatre Company Announces Four Classic Musicals for Its 2015-16 Season

The Boston company will celebrate the 20th anniversary of Jonathan Larson's Rent.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM

TV News: Carly Rae Jepsen Joins the Pink Ladies for Grease: Live

The pop singer joins fellow Broadway Cinderella Keke Palmer for the live telecast.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM

Special Reports: A Perfect Arrangement of Communists and Gays

Atlanta-based playwright Topher Payne makes his New York City debut with a play about the Lavender Scare of the 1950s.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM
Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at noon (Broadway Time)
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How Thrillifying! Squigs Uses All the Green Ink Imaginable to Sketch Rachel Tucker, Kara Lindsay & the Cast of Wicked by Ryan McPhee

Who knew broom rides could be transatlantic? After a long-running U.K. stint in Wicked, Broadway alum and West End favorite Rachel Tucker is defying gravity once more as Elphaba—t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:46PM

Hot Shot! Josh Groban and Lena Hall Bring It Home at the Beacon by Broadway.com

Broadway tease Josh Groban and Hedwig Tony winner Lena Hall wowed the crowd at New York City's Beacon Theatre on September 29. Broadway.com caught up with the golden-voiced pair bac…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:46PM

The Broadway.com Show: Darren Criss Rocks! Belt for Idina! Spring's Junk?! by Broadway.com

In this week's episode, we talk about our epic If/Then contest, Glenn Close's comeback and the one and only Darren Criss!

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:46PM

Finding Neverland's Matthew Morrison Discusses the LuPone Crusade & Getting a Presidential Free Pass by Ryan McPhee

Finding Neverland star Matthew Morrison stopped by the Watch What Happens Live clubhouse on September 29 to dish about your rude behavior at the theater, Michelle Obama and Lea Michele. &ldq…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:46PM

Broadway Alum Carly Rae Jepsen & More Will Join Aaron Tveit in Grease Live! by Imogen Lloyd Webber

The one that we want! Former Broadway Cinderella Carly Rae Jepsen has been tapped for Fox’s upcoming live telecast of Grease as iconic Pink Lady Frenchy. Starring the previously announ…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:46PM

Photos! Allegiance Stars Telly Leung, Lea Salonga, George Takei & More Meet the Press by Broadway.com

The stars of Broadway's Allegiance offered a sneak peek at the new musical, inspired by the true-life experience of star George Takei, for the press. Click through the photo gallery to s…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:46PM

Playwright takes the spotlight in No Spring Chicken at NextStop (review) by Jeffrey Walker

“Forty is old to have a baby.” Those words rang in the ears and down to the depths of Ginna Hoben’s soul as a skinny, way too young nurse pronounced her sentence over the actress despe…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 12:38PM

When She Had Wings (review). Yours are waiting at Imagination Stage by Alan Katz

There’s a not-so-secret code in Theater for Young Audiences (TYA) productions. Whether you’re a parent/guardian or just someone interested in theater, you might read the synopsis of a TY…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 12:38PM

Dreamgirls Rocks Milwaukee Repertory Theater by Jazmine Harper-Davis

Milwaukee Repertory Theater is getting ready to launch the Quadracci Powerhouse season with their highly anticipated production of the Tony Award-winning musical, Dreamgirls. After producin…

SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 12:37PM

Theatre News: Spend an Evening with Edgar Allan Poe by Guest Author

Just in time for Halloween, Do or Die Productions, long known for comic, interactive murder mystery shows, has stepped out of the box to bring Poe’s Last Stanza to Baltimore. While the sho…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 12:33PM

Ana Gasteyer Joins “The Goldbergs” For Fun With A Chorus Line

Ana Gasteyer guest stars as drama teacher Miss Cinoman in this week's episode of ABC's "The Goldbergs." Sean Giambrone stars as Adam Goldberg, who, as he enters puberty, is…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:30PM

Winners Announced for Helen Merrill Playwright Awards by Playbill Staff

Ten winners were announced for the New York Community Trust Helen Merrill Playwright Awards, which honor established and emerging writers for theatre. Winners are selected by a committee of …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:21PM

My Fair Lady by Michael Portantiere

Original Broadway Cast, 1956 (Columbia/Sony) My Fair Lady is still regarded by many as the supreme achievement of the American musical theater, and the original performances of Rex Harrison …

SOURCE: castalbumreviews.com at 12:19PM

Curtain Wall Part 3: An Immersive Landscape Theater Performance of Christopher Marlowe’s Hero and Leander by Paul David Young

Last weekend, September 26-27, at Lower Manhattan Cultural Council’s Process Space Open Studios on Governors Island in New York, I presented the video and documentation of my project, …

SOURCE: Theatre Communications Group at 12:16PM

NBC's BEST TIME EVER WITH NPH Ties 'Muppets' as #1 New Show of the Night by TV News Desk

Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris 2.07 in 18-49, 6.3 million viewers overall from 1001-11 p.m. ET wins the 10 p.m. hour among ABC, CBS and NBC in adults 18-49, adults 25-54 tie, adults…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:09PM

VIDEO: Josh Groban is Miss Piggy's Overprotective Boyfriend on Last Night's THE MUPPETS by TV News Desk

In the scene from last night's episode of ABC's THE MUPPETS, titled 'Hostile Makeover', when Kermit sets Miss Piggy up with Josh Groban in an attempt to make her happy, he may get more than …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:08PM

BWW TV: Travel Back to the 60's with a Sneak Peek of TRIP OF LOVE! by BroadwayWorld TV

TRIP OF LOVE, the new dance musical spectacle celebrating the biggest hits of the '60s,officially opens on October 18,at Stage 42422 West 42nd St.American pop culture is still pulsing with t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:08PM

'Farinelli and the King': Theater Review by Leslie Felperin

Mark Rylance stars as a monarch whose madness can only be tempered by the angelic voice of the world's most famous castrato in this West End transfer from Shakespeare's Globe.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:03PM

Drury Lane Theatre White Christmas Casts Its Bob Wallace, Phil Davis, Betty Haynes and Judy Haynes by Joe Gambino

Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook Terrace, IL, will present Irving Berlin's White Christmas Oct. 29-Jan. 3, 2016. William Osetek directs.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:03PM

National YoungArts New Season Includes Broadway Thanksgiving Concert and More by Olivia Clement

The National YoungArts Foundation in Miami has announced its 35th anniversary season, a slate that showcases the work of young artists in the fields of visual, literary, performing and desig…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01PM

Catch the Butcher by Sandi Durell

        By Samuel L. Leiter     The producers of Catch the Butcher, Adam Seidel’s spotty black comedy about a serial killer, at the Cherry Lane, pulled... The…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 12:01PM

Could There Be More Than One Killer on “Scream Queens”? Suspects Emerge in a Chainsaw Massacre!

In this week's episode of Ryan Murphy's "Scream Queens," we find ourself in the middle of our very own chainsaw massacre — and makeovers!

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM

Unpacking “Diversity” In Musical Theatre by HowlRound

By Michael R. Jackson. Michael R. Jackson proposes a way to challenge whiteness as the standard lens through which to see story and song artistically and politically.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 12:00PM

Broadway’s Cinderella Joins Cast of Fox’s Grease: Live; Choreographer Named by Andrew Gans

Carly Rae Jepsen, who made her Broadway debut in Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella, will play Pink Lady Frenchy in the upcoming TV broadcast of Grease: Live, which will air on Fox …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM

Broadway’s Cinderella and “Glee” Choreographer Join Fox’s Grease: Live by Andrew Gans

"Call Me Maybe" hitmaker Carly Rae Jepsen, who made her Broadway debut in Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella, will play Pink Lady Frenchy in the upcoming TV broadcast of G…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM

Theater News: White Christmas Comes to the Drury Lane Theatre

The Irving Berlin classic kicks off the Drury Lane holiday season.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM

Photo Flash: Sydney Lucas, Bebe Neuwirth, and More at 2015 Broadway Salutes

The annual event honors people with careers in theater spanning between 25 and 50 years.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM
Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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STAGE TUBE: Josh Groban & Lena Hall Sing BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEOREG & More on Tour by Stage Tube

Multi-platinum recording artistJosh Grobanis bringing HEDWIG's Tony Award-winning actressLena Hallon his Fall 2015North AmericanSTAGES tour, which continues through early November. Below, ch…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:54AM

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 9/30/15- Stark Sands by Stage Tube

Happy Birthday, Stark Sands In 2007, Sands received a nomination for a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play for his role in the Broadway revival of Journey's End. Additional theater …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:54AM

LES MISERABLES Lyricist Herbert Kretzmer Turns 90 as World's Longest Running Musical Turns 30 by BroadwayWorld

Herbert Kretzmer, the former London theatre critic who went on to write the lyrics for LES MISERABLES, the longest running and most successful musical in the world, will celebrate his 90 th …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:54AM

Sneak Peak at ‘Allegiance’ – Meet the Cast by Sandi Durell

      Video Interviews/Photos: Sandi Durell The musical Allegiance is based on the true-life experience of its star George Takei about his family’s extraordinary journe…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 11:51AM

Oregon Shakespeare Festival Launches Shakespeare Translation Project by American Theatre Editors

Thirty-six playwrights have been commissioned to 'translate' the Shakespeare canon into contemporary English.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:45AM

Brave New World by Thom Dibdin

✭✭✭✩✩ Lacking resonance: Energy and fidelity to the intriguing source material are not enough to distinguish Brave New World at the King's, in a touri…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:44AM

Real life detective helped Michael Shannon capture him for ‘Freeheld’ by Bill Zwecker

Within the space of a week, Michael Shannon will be seen on the big screen in two extemely different roles. The post Real life detective helped Michael Shannon capture him for ‘Freehel…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 11:42AM

Despite Support, Pittsburgh’s PICT Forced to Lay Off Nearly All Its Staff by Olivia Clement

Following the cancellation of productions earlier this year, the Pittsburgh Irish and Classical Theatre has had to lay off five full-time staff members and artistic director Alan Stanfor…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:39AM

Michael Burgess, Canadian Les Misrables Star, Dies at 70 by Playbill Staff

Michael Burgess, who performed the role of Jean Valjean in more than 1,000 Toronto stage performances of Les Misérables, passed away Sept. 28 after a lengthy battle with cancer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:39AM

NEWS: Joan Littlewood sculpture to be unveiled by James Lillywhite

A sculpture of one of theatre’s most famous directors is to be unveiled in London. The Joan Littlewood sculpture will be unveiled outside the Theatre Royal Stratford East on October 4, fol…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 11:39AM

Pics! Bebe Neuwirth Hosts, Nikki M. James Thrills and Broadway Siblings Sydney and Jake Lucas Duet a by Matthew Blank

Tony winner Bebe Neuwirth hosted the seventh annual Broadway Salutes in the theatre district's Anita's Way Sept. 29. The annual public event featured guests Nathaniel Hackma…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:36AM

Antaeus Theatre Company Announces 2016–17 Season by American Theatre Editors

The North Hollywood--based theatre's upcoming program focuses on themes of longing and desire.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:36AM

Chéri review – Colette's novellas become a dance of doomed love by Judith Mackrell

Linbury Studio, LondonAlessandra Ferri moves from skittish ardour to harrowing, haggard defeat in Martha Clarke’s sensual tale of an ageing woman’s passion for a younger man Related: Kee…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:33AM

19-Member Cast Will Explore Shakespeare’s Much Ado at the Workshop Theatre by Joe Gambino

Frog and Peach Theatre Co. will present William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing Oct. 22-Nov. 15 at the Workshop Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:30AM

Firehouse Theatre Launches Series of New-Play Readings by American Theatre Editors

The weekend-long festival includes talkbacks, readings of original works, and a live musical performance.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:30AM

‘CRAWL’ takes the stage in Bushwick warehouse by Admin

September 26, 2015. 10,000-square-foot warehouse in Bushwick. This past Saturday, September 26, marked the fourth installment of CRAWL, a multi-disciplinary travelling arts The post ‘…

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 11:23AM

Henry V, Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon, review: A production of huge flair and bite by Paul Taylor, Paul Taylor

Gregory Doran has crafted an impressive addition to his English histories project

SOURCE: The Independent at 11:22AM

Tipping the Velvet, Lyric, Hammersmith, review: Tremendous performances and wonderful designs by Paul Taylor, Paul Taylor

Laura Wade's stage adaptation of the Sarah Waters novel is worth the admission price for certain sequences alone

SOURCE: The Independent at 11:22AM

Photos: Joan Collins among guests at Pure Imagination opening

Christopher Renshaw's production opened at St James' Theatre yesterday

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 11:22AM

Newly expanded Columbia Festival of the Arts has plenty for theatre lovers by Keith Loria

For 29 years, the Columbia Festival of the Arts has brought together dance, music and theater a couple of weekends each summer, hoping to bring attention to the Maryland city and its growing…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 11:22AM

The Comedy Pigs Return for 23rd Season by American Theatre Editors

The Maryland-based comedy troupe promises a 28-show season of improv and sketches.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:20AM

Five Burning Questions with Chicago Headliner Rumer Willis

Rumer Willis talks about coming to Broadway, finding her inner Roxie and growing up wanting to be Ann Margaret in Bye Bye Birdie.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 11:18AM

Review: East of Eden (Steppenwolf Theatre) by Scotty Zacher

Though the first act stumbles, the entrance of the three youngest cast members at the beginning of the second act is a game-changer, opening "East of Eden" up to becom a slow burn of emotion…

SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 11:16AM

Review: Feathers and Teeth/Goodman Theatre by Zach Freeman

RECOMMENDED Horror is a mighty genre, stealing you away from the present like no other genre can, activating the primal instincts that follow fear and focusing your attentions like a laser o…

SOURCE: Newcity Stage at 11:15AM

Sacred Fools Theater Announces 2015–16 Season by American Theatre Editors

The Los Angeles-based theatre company's 19th season promises a Siberian psychological thriller, a musical prequel to 'Hamlet,' and two world premieres by local artists.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:13AM

Tony Yazbeck and Cynthia Erivo Join Jason Robert Brown in Concert by Olivia Clement

Tony-winning composer Jason Robert Brown's residency at the Greenwich Village, NY, club SubCulture continues Oct. 1 with a concert featuring Cynthia Erivo (The Color Purple), Tony Ya…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM

In The Heights – Rehearsal Images Released by Doug Mayo

By Doug Mayo BritishTheatre.com is pleased to be bringing you these first look images of the Into The Heights rehearsal room. Previews for Into The Heights begin this Saturday 3rd October at…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 11:11AM

A horror show with 'Teeth' at the Goodman by Chris Jones

Although there is a long and venerable tradition of splatter theater in Chicago's off-Loop theaters, the adjective "horror" has rarely been applied to shows at the Goodman Theatre. Well, not…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 11:03AM

Universal Pushes Back Anna Kendrick-Led PITCH PERFECT 3 Release Date by TV News Desk

Universal has pushed back the release date of PITCH PERFECT 3. The film, which was originally set to hit theaters on July 21, 2017, will now be released on August 4, 2017, taking over the sl…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:03AM

Letters of the week by Catherine Gerbrands

Equity supports directors’ pay rise Equity notes with interest the recent article in The Stage about directors’ fees and conditions of work.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:00AM

Photo Flash: Destiny of Desire Celebrates Opening Night at Arena Stage

Karen Zacarías adds a new comedy to the Women's Voices Theater Festival.

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Film News: Sequel to Disney Musical Film Enchanted in the Works

Amy Adams, Patrick Dempsey, and James Marsden starred in the original 2007 motion picture.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00AM
Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Edith Drake, Beloved Wife of Ervin Drake Has Passed Away by Sandi Durell

        It is with deep sadness that I write this. Edith Drake, always at the side of the love of her life, her husband Ervin Drake, who... The post Edith Drake, Beloved …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 10:45AM

Striking Distance: The Violence We See, and Don’t See, Onstage by American Theatre Editors

From the Greeks to 'Disgraced,' direct violence has been a theatrical staple. Structural violence, though harder to stage, must also be the stuff of drama.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:39AM

BWW Interview: THE GOLDBERGS' Sean Giambrone Talks Tonight's CHORUS LINE-Themed Episode by Caryn Robbins

Today, THE GOLDBERGS' Sean Giambrone, who portrays Adam Goldberg in the series, speaks exclusively to BWW about tonight's Broadway-themed episode

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:38AM

Photos & Video: Tyler Perry, CeeLo Green & More on Last Night's BEST TIME EVER by TV News Desk

Tyler Perry servedas this week's celebrity guest announcer on NBC's BEST TIME EVER WITH NEIL PATRICK HARRIS. Below, check out photos from last night's show, including an appearance by CeeLo …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:38AM

Paige Davis & John Cariani to Lead Barrington Stage's DANCING LESSONS NYC Reading by BroadwayWorld

Barrington Stage Company BSC, the award-winning theatre in Downtown Pittsfield, MA, will present a NYC staged reading of Dancing Lessons, the new romantic comedy by playwright and BSC Associ…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:38AM

Ryan and Ali and Me: ‘Love Story’ Stars Reunite, and a Fan Squeezes In by Lisa Birnbach

Decades after their turn in the tear-jerking film, Ryan O’Neal and Ali MacGraw take the stage together in “Love Letters.”

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Catherine E. Coulson, “Log Lady” on TV’s “Twin Peaks” and Oregon Shakespeare Regular, Dies by Robert Simonson

Catherine E. Coulson, who was a stalwart at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, but was best known for her portrayal of the enigmatic Log Lady on the cult television series "Twin Peaks,&qu…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:28AM

Watch Phillip Boykin and Ted Sperling Introduce MasterVoices’ The Pirates of Penzance (Video) by Joe Gambino

Phillip Boykin (On The Town, Porgy and Bess) is set to appear as the Pirate King in MasterVoices' semi-staged production of Gilbert and Sullivan's The Pirates of Penzance at New …

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:25AM

Anna Kendrick’s “Pitch Perfect 3”  Film Gets New Opening Date by Robert Viagas

Anna Kendrick and Rebel Wilson, stars of the "Pitch Perfect" films, are set to return for the third installment in the hit movie series with "Pitch Perfect 3," now slated…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:22AM

Anna Kendrick’s “Pitch Perfect 3”  Film Gets New Opening Date; Watch Her A Capella Riff-Off With Jam by Robert Viagas

Anna Kendrick and Rebel Wilson, stars of the "Pitch Perfect" films, are set to return for the third installment in the hit movie series with "Pitch Perfect 3," now slated…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:22AM

Review: The Barber of Seville, English National Opera by Guy Withers

Though composed after The Marriage of Figaro, Mozart’s dramma-giocoso masterpiece, Rossini’s Barber of Seville is the first in Beaumarchais trilogy of plays. It’s enduring …

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 10:20AM

Review: Carnival of Crows and Greywing House, Old Red Lion Theatre by Joe Hodgson

I’m definitely going to have nightmares for the next couple of nights! Mary Beth Morossa presents a macabre evening of theatre with this double bill of brilliantly written and performed pl…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 10:20AM

Broadway’s King Charles III Wants You to “Become a Royal” by Playbill Staff

King Charles III, which will begin previews Oct. 10 at Broadway's Music Box Theatre prior to an official opening Nov. 1, has invited its fans to "become a royal" on Facebook an…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:17AM

Rethinking the Repertoire #1: Camille Saint-Saëns’ Symphony in E-flat, op. 2 by Arts Fuse Editor

We begin our survey with one of my favorite musical discoveries of the last three years: Camille Saint-Saëns’ Symphony in E-flat, op. 2.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 10:16AM

Real Women of East LA Are in the Palisades and Pasadena by Tracey Paleo

LAObserved: Center Theatre Group calls itself “L.A.’s Theatre Company,” yet continues to demonstrate virtually no interest in LA stories. Fortunately two of the area’…

SOURCE: footlights.click at 10:16AM

Blogs: Laura McDermott: 'Fierce is promiscuous - there's almost no arts organisation we haven't been with'

The joint artistic director of Fierce Festival talks about curating a city-wide festival

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 10:16AM

Overheard – The Opera Ghost by Vinnie

Bartender: “Is this your first time?” Mr. Brown: “In America, yes. I saw it in Melbourne with my wife, it must be, 20 years ago now.” Bartender: ‘Wow, you must&…

SOURCE: broadwayadjacent.com at 10:10AM

Watch Matthew Morrison Discuss “Glee” Feud on “Watch What Happens Live” (Videos) by Playbill Staff

Matthew Morrison (Finding Neverland, "Glee") appeared on "Watch What Happens Live" Sept. 29 to discuss his opinions on today's Broadway audiences and the alleged feud…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:10AM

Joanna Rush Will Get a Kick Out of Off-Broadway Starting in October by Andrew Gans

Yonanda Productions & Piccolo Productions, in association with Wendy Taucher Dance Opera Theater, will present Kick, a darkly comic solo play written and performed by Joanna Rush, Of…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

See Aaron Lazar and Stephanie Block Offer “A Cabaret Evening” at Feinstein’s/54 Below by Monica Simoes

The evening was a joint benefit in support of The New York Pops PopsEd Programs and Ronald McDonald House. The two organizations partner to provide music education programs that serve as cre…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:03AM

It’s “Elementary”: James Maslow Will Replace Michael Trevino as a Steampunk Dr. Watson by Joe Gambino

James Maslow ("Big Time Rush") will appear as Dr. John Watson in a newly imagined Sherlock Holmes at Chicago's Oriental Theatre Nov. 24-29. Maslow replaces Michael…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:03AM

Obituary: 
David Cregan by Sam Walters

The loss of the playwright 
David Cregan will be felt by those who worked with him from the 1960s onwards, though he

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:03AM

Pics! Lea Salonga, George Takei and Telly Leung Offer a Gripping Sneak Peek at Broadway’s Allegiance by Joseph Marzullo

Lea Salonga, George Takei and the cast of Allegiance met the press and offered a sneak peek on Sep. 29. The musical is scheduled to begin previews Oct. 6 at the Longacre Theatre prior to an …

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM

Of Serial Killers and Pseudonymous Sponsors by Rex Reed

'Catch the Butcher'is a demented romp, while a staid revival of 'Daddy Long Legs' disappoints.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 10:00AM

Day Three: A Farewell Performance for River North Dance’s Frank Chaves by Sharon Hoyer

Frank Chaves, artistic director of River North Dance Chicago, steps down this December after twenty-three years leading the contemporary jazz company. In 2005 Chaves was diagnosed with syrin…

SOURCE: Newcity Stage at 10:00AM

A horror show with 'Teeth' at the Goodman by Chris Jones

Although there is a long and venerable tradition of splatter theater in Chicago's off-Loop theaters, the adjective "horror" has rarely been applied to shows at the Goodman Theatre. Well, not…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 10:00AM
Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Photo Coverage: Nikki James, Nathaniel Hackmann & More Sing at Broadway Salutes 2015! by Walter McBride

The Broadway League and The Coalition of Broadway Unions and Guilds COBUG just welcomed Tony Award winner Bebe Neuwirth as host for the seventh annual BROADWAY SALUTES event last night, Sept…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:58AM

Liza Minnelli Will Sing with North Carolina Symphony by Andrew Gans

Oscar and Tony-winning singing actress Liza Minnelli will perform at the Cape Fear Community College Fine Arts and Humanities Center's Opening Night Gala Oct. 3 at the Humanities &am…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:56AM

GRACE NOTES: Wednesday, September 30, 2015 by Susan Grace

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Last Chance To See The Original Cast Of Sunny Afternoon

This week is the last chance for audiences to catch the original cast of Sunny Afternoon in the multi-Olivier Award-winning hit British musical which tells the story of the rise to fame of T…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 09:50AM

36 Playwrights Named to “Translate” Shakespeare Plays into Modern English; See Who’s Doing Midsummer by Andrew Gans

The Oregon Shakespeare Festival has announced the 36 playwrights who will "translate" William Shakespeare's 39 plays into modern English as part of a three-year commissione…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:39AM

Casting Update For Return Of Cats As Rehearsals Start

As previously announced, Beverley Knight is to star in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical Cats to play the role of Grizabella.  Returning to the London Palladium from 23 October 2015 i…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 09:36AM

Fuse Rock Interview: Rod Argent — Keeping the Zombies Alive by Noah Schaffer

Rod Argent of the Zombies on the second incarnation of psychedelia.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 09:30AM

VIDEO: Ellen Page Talks New Film FREEHELD & LGBT Progress on COLBERT by TV News Desk

Ellen Page stopped by last night's LATE SHOW to talk about her latest film FREEHELD, and gave some insight into how hearts and minds have changed regarding the LGBT community.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:30AM

Photo Coverage: ALLEGIANCE Company Gives a Sneak Peek from the Longacre Theatre! by Jennifer Broski

Broadway'sAllegiance, a new musical inspired by Takei's true-life story, opens on November 8, 2015 at the Longacre Theatre 220 West 48th Street. Previews begin October 6. It features a book …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:30AM

The Tempest review – laundry-room Shakespeare spins enchantment by Alfred Hickling

Northern Stage, NewcastleMiranda wears men’s cast-offs and Prospero becomes a make-do-and-mend magician in this loose-fitting take Related: 'One audience member tried to punch an actor': t…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:15AM

A Gala Event to Honor James Earl Jones by Broadway & Me

The American Theatre Wing’s annual gala is always a great party. Each year, the Wing, the creator of the Tony Awards, selects a beloved person from the theater world to honor and lots of s…

SOURCE: Broadway & Me at 09:15AM

29th Annual BC/EFA Broadway Flea Market in Photos by Sandi Durell

                  Broadway fans celebrated the 29th Annual Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction.. They bid on and bought everything from ti…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 09:14AM

Review: Rebecca, Theatre Royal Brighton by James Lillywhite

From the moment the lights fell in Brighton’s Theatre Royal, and the second Mrs. de Winter spoke that famous opening line, it was clear that Kneehigh have put their own unique twist on Reb…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 09:02AM

Review: Miniaturists 53, Arcola Theatre by Daniel Perks

Five plays, five different writers, five different casts, one showcase. Sounds like a bargain, a chance to see new work over the course of an evening in bitesize chunks. The Miniaturists, no…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 09:02AM

Review: Genesis, Sadler’s Wells by Franciska Éry

Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui’s and Yabin Wang’s Genesis a piece on creation, nature and humanity. It aims to tackle several themes at once, investigating the DNA, observing the human bod…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 09:02AM

Review: Horniman’s Choice, Finborough Theatre by Lucy Streeten

The Finborough’s recent commission of four one-act plays from the Manchester School of Playwrights is a prime example of less is more. Director Anna Marsland brings to life the work of Har…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 09:02AM
Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Jane Horrocks to sing new wave anthems as part of Young Vic’s 2016 season by David Hutchison

Jane Horrocks will sing a number of new wave hits in a new production at the Young Vic next year. The show

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:52AM

Musical theatre school ‘to rival London training’ set to open in Birmingham by Matthew Hemley

A full-time school for aspiring musical theatre performers will open in Birmingham next year, with its founder claiming it will bring “the

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:52AM

UK theatre ‘afraid to take risks for fear of losing funding’, says Belarus Free Theatre director by Georgia Snow

Belarus Free Theatre artistic director Natalia Kaliada has warned that the way the arts is funded in the UK is creating a

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:52AM

RSC’s Volpone and Northern Ballet’s 1984 to be screened on digital platform the Space by Matthew Hemley

Trevor Nunn’s production of Ben Jonson’s Volpone has been filmed and will be made available to audiences online, as part of new

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:52AM

Are ethics and activism becoming luxuries for arts organisations? by Rebecca Atkinson-Lord

State funding is disappearing, and artists have been ingenious in finding new, often corporate income streams. But how does that sit with art that wants to challenge the status quo? Talking …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:43AM

Ziegfeld Cavalcade of Stars – A Monthly Concert by Sandi Durell

                      The ZIegfield Society presented a variety show called Ziegfeld Cavalcade of Stars at Lang Recital Hall at Hunter…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 08:37AM

Kate Mulgrew & Anne-Cecilie Engell Speyer Host Vineyard Theatre's 2015 Emerging Artists Luncheon Today by BroadwayWorld

Kate Mulgrew and Anne-Cecilie Engell Speyer host Vineyard Theatre's Annual Emerging Artists Luncheon today, September 30, from noon-2pm at the National Arts Club 15 Gramercy Park South in Ma…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:28AM

VIDEO: Watch Lea Michele Go From Geek to Chic on Last Night's SCREAM QUEENS by TV News Desk

Did you witness the killer transformation on last night's SCREAM QUEENS Hester Lea Michele, went from geek to chic Watch the stunning transformation below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:28AM

VIDEO: Matthew Morrison Weighs In On Rude Broadway Audience Behavior by TV News Desk

On last night's WATCH WHAT HAPPENS NOW on Bravo, a caller asked guest Matthew Morrison FINDING NEVERLAND what he finds to be the most annoying thing about today's Broadway theater audience

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:28AM

Roundabout's THE HUMANS, Starring Reed Birney & Jayne Houdyshell, Begins Previews Tonight by BroadwayWorld

Roundabout Theatre Company presents the Off-Broadway premiere production of Pulitzer Prize finalist Stephen Karam's THE HUMANS, directed by Tony Award winner Joe Mantello, as part of the 50t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:28AM

A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER National Tour Opens Tonight in Chicago by BroadwayWorld

The First National Tour of the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER, begins performances tonight, September 30, at Chicago's Bank of America Theatre. John …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:28AM

THE SOUND OF MUSIC National Tour Takes to the Hills, Opening Tonight in Los Angeles by BroadwayWorld

A brand new production of Rodgers amp Hammerstein's classic THE SOUND OF MUSIC launches its national tour at the Center Theatre Group Ahmanson Theatre tonight, September 30 at 8 p.m.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:28AM

WAKE UP with BWW 9/30/2015 - GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE, SOUND OF MUSIC Tours! 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 Two national tours kick off today, two…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:28AM

VIDEO: Watch First Official Sneak Peek from AMERICAN HORROR STORY: HOTEL! by TV News Desk

The first official sneak peek from AMERICAN HORROR STORY HOTEL premiered during last night's episode of SCREAM QUEENS on FOX.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:28AM

Horniman's Choice review – luminous quartet of Manchester plays by Michael Billington

Finborough, LondonFrom a soldier grappling with shellshock to a study of miners’ wives, this selection of northern dramas brings the early 20th century aliveBetween 1908 and 1917, Annie Ho…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:16AM

Review - Spring Awakening Revival on Broadway

Can this ambitious, high-concept revival overcome the show's fundamental flaw?

SOURCE: About.com - Theater at 08:03AM
Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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The Weeknd tops St. Louis Shazam charts

St. Louis' most-Shazamed tracks, brought to you exclusively by Go! Magazine and STLtoday.com.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 07:52AM

Alias Ellis Mackenzie at the Philly Fringe by Erin Washburn

Alias Ellis Mackenzie was one of the shows I was most looking forward to this Fringe. I had never seen anything by Thaddeus Phillips and his company Lucidity Suitcase Intercontinental before…

SOURCE: Culture Bot at 07:44AM

A late-night playlist from Mrs. T’s personal DJ by Terry Teachout

I was playing records for Mrs. T in our hotel room late last night. She claimed to be more than usually pleased by my eclectic playlist, so I thought I’d share it with you as well: • Joh…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:30AM

BWW's On This Day - September 30, 2015

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

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:16AM

Snapshot: Frank Sinatra and Count Basie in 1965 by Terry Teachout

Frank Sinatra and Count Basie perform “Fly Me to the Moon,” “Please Be Kind,” “Too Marvelous for Words,” “Everybody Has a Right to Be Wrong,” and “The Gal That Got Away” …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:15AM

Photos: First look at In the Heights rehearsals

Luke Sheppard's production opens for previews at the King's Cross Theatre on Saturday

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 07:04AM

Review: Pure Imagination (St James Theatre)

Leslie Bricusse's inimitable contribution to musical theatre as a writer, composer and lyricist is celebrated in this uplifting show

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 07:04AM

NMT COUNTDOWN: Top 10 Songs for the Classical Singer by Alyssa Soto

It’s back to school season and The Green Room is looking out for you. All this month, the NMT Countdown series is bringing you a guide to the best-selling songs on NMT from the last ye…

SOURCE: newmusicaltheatre.com at 07:03AM

Almanac: Sybille Bedford on youthful ignorance by Terry Teachout

“You see, when one’s young one doesn’t feel part of it yet, the human condition; one does things because they are not ‘for good’; one thinks everything is a rehearsal. To be repeat…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:00AM

Tom Clutterbuck: It’s a solitary life when you do six shows a day by Tom Clutterbuck

On September 2 I returned home to Norwich after a full run at the Edinburgh Fringe. For most of August I teched

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:00AM
Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Montclair Times review: 'Equivocation' is unequivocally outstanding

Bill Cain's 'Equivocation' at Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey delights and provokes.

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 06:33AM

Jane Horrocks, Blue/Orange and More Announced for London’s Young Vic by Mark Shenton

Jane Horrocks, who created the title role of Little Voice in the original National Theatre production of The Rise and Fall of Little Voice and its subsequent film version and who is also bes…

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:03AM

Photos: First look at Pixie Lott as Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany's

Nikolai Foster's production opens at the Leicester Curve in March next year

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:00AM

Photos: Bertie Carvel and cast rehearse The Hairy Ape

Richard Jones' production opens at the Old Vic next month

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:00AM

Theatre News: Casting announced for Closer to Heaven at Union Theatre

The Pet Shop Boys musical returns to the Union Theatre following its sell-out run in April this year

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:00AM

Photos: Mark Rylance and cast celebrate opening night of Farinelli and the King

Claire van Kampen's play opened at the Duke of York Theatre last night

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:00AM
Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Ratmansky's royal flush: the most authentic Sleeping Beauty I've seen by Judith Mackrell

The Russian choreographer’s production at Milan’s La Scala brings Petipa’s 1890 ballet back to life and requires dancers to go against all their habitsEver since Matthew Bourne cast Sw…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:15AM

The Journey Home review – a conservation fable for kids by Chris Wiegand

Little Angel theatre, LondonAn inventive and earnest staging of Frann Preston-Gannon’s book boasts beautiful puppets but goes adrift for some younger audience membersWhen and how should we…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:15AM
Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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Review: Farinelli and the King (Duke of York's)

Claire van Kampen's play - starring husband Mark Rylance - transfers to the West End from the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 04:44AM

Theatre News: Jane Horrocks to star in new season at Young Vic

The new season will also see a new production of Joe Penhall's award-winning Blue/Orange

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 04:44AM

Pure Imagination – Review by Jonathan Baz

St James Theatre****Devised by Leslie Bricusse, Chrisopher Renshaw and Danielle TarentoDirected by Christopher RenshawGiles TereraWho can take a set list? Sprinkle it with class………

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 04:44AM

Farinelli and the King, Duke of York's Theatre by David Nice

No doubt this sophisticated bagatelle worked like a charm in the intimate space and woody resonance of the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse. The Duke of York's Theatre is one of the West End’s smal…

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 04:31AM

Competition: Win tickets to see Grounded at the Park Theatre, London by The Stage

Her work is her life. An unexpected pregnancy ends an ace fighter pilot’s career in the sky. Reassigned to operate military drones

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 04:02AM

Richard Jordan: Can hype damage artistic development? by Richard Jordan

I recently watched Ivo van Hove’s Song From Far Away at the Young Vic – a solo work directed with a gentle

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 04:00AM
Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Pics! Sneak Peek of Allegiance With Lea Salonga and George Takei by Joseph Marzullo

Lea Salonga, George Takei and the cast of Allegiance met the press and offered a sneak peek on Sep. 29. The musical is scheduled to begin previews Oct. 6 at the Longacre Theatre prior to an …

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:50AM

STAGE TUBE: Christopher J. Hanke Gets Into a 1950s Mindset For PERFECT ARRANGEMENT, VLOG Part 1 by Michael Dale

Christopher J. Hanke takes a look at some of the historic research that helps put the actors in a 1950s state of mind.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:50AM

Kevin Bacon Gets His Grace Kelly For Hartford ‘Rear Window’ Premiere by Jeremy Gerard

EXCLUSIVE: Melinda Page Hamilton, best known as the wife of the real Don Draper who befriends Jon Hamm’s identity thief in Mad Men, has been cast as the female lead opposite Kevin Baco…

SOURCE: Deadline at 03:13AM

総量規制外って知ってる? by Ctw

もしもですよ。 これからお金を借りたいなぁ、今月はピンチだから数万でもいいから借 … Continue reading →

SOURCE: The Backstage Buzz at 03:10AM

Step Up From Collaborating To Co-Authoring In MS Word 2016 by Drew McManus

It took them long enough but the folks in Redmond have finally made real-time co-author editing part of Microsoft Word. If you’re an Office 365 user and haven’t upgraded to Office 2016, …

SOURCE: artshacker.com at 03:00AM
Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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KING CHARLES III Invites Theatre Fans To BECOME A ROYAL on Facebook and Twitter by Michael Dale

Place your Twitter and Facebook profile pics into the play's royal logo.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:47AM

VIDEO: Ted Sperling, Phillip Boykin Introduce Master Voices' THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE by Michael Dale

Pirate King Phillip Boykin and conductordirector Ted Sperling introduce Master Voices' upcoming concert production.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:47AM

Lin-Manuel Miranda Wins MacArthur Genius Grant by Joe Clarke

      Composer, lyricist and actor Lin-Manuel Miranda, the man responsible for both In the Heights and current Broadway sensation Hamilton has been chosen as one of 24 recipie…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 02:08AM

Mark Shenton: West End theatres need to up their game by Mark Shenton

The West End is living in boom times: year on year, the box office take has increased and attendances have also generally

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM
Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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$32,500 prize pool up for grabs in the 2015 Patrick White Playwrights’ Award and Fellowship by Erin James

Sydney Theatre Company’s Patrick White Playwrights’ Award and Fellowship are designed to benefit both emerging and established writers and this year have a total prize pool of $…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 01:51AM

Take a Free Master Class With Pulitzer Winner Alfred Uhry at The Cherry Lane Theatre by Michael Dale

The latest offering from The Cherry Lane Theatre's Master Class Program.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:45AM

PHOTO FLASH: Comedy Legend Carol Burnett Visits Backstage at FUN HOME by Michael Dale

We're sure the cast was so glad to have this time together with beloved comedy legend, Carol Burnett.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:45AM

‘Bug’ Opens on October 8th at SeeNoSun OnStage by Guest Author

SeeNoSun OnStage Presents Another Chilling Play by Tracy Letts SeeNoSun OnStage will open a four-week run of Bug, Tracy Letts’ tale of love, loss and government conspiracy on October …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:19AM

Broadway Bound: A Fall Preview by Maxamoo

Download file Broadway kicks off the fall season with a wide array of musicals, plays, new work, and revivals.  Dave, Aileen, and Nicole make their picks for what they are most looking fo…

SOURCE: Maxamoo at 01:00AM

Jake Miller Performs "Selfish Girls" Live & Teaches Us To Ride a Uwheel by Young Hollywood

Jake Miller Performs "Selfish Girls" Live & Teaches Us To Ride a Uwheel Singer, songwriter, and rapper Jake Miller stops by the YH Studio for an exclusive live acoustic performance of his so…

SOURCE: Young Hollywood at 01:00AM
Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Why does size matter to theatres? | Andrew Haydon by Andrew Haydon

Some say that theatre is all about liveness and intimacy, others that it needs to be epic in scope. Both can't be right, surely?Does size matter? It strikes me that the biggest single issue …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:52AM

New York Theater September 2015 Quiz by New York Theater

How well were you paying attention to New York theater in September? Answer these 11 quiz questions and find out.

SOURCE: New York Theater at 12:41AM

VIDEO FLASHBACK: LORD OF THE DANCE Michael Flatley's Twenty Year Road To Broadway by Michael Dale

Internationally celebrated Irish-American dancer Michael Flatley will be making his Broadway debut this autumn with LORD OF THE DANCE DANGEROUS GAMES

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:40AM

VIDEO: The Cast of BEAUTIFUL - THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL Sings The National Anthem at Yankee Stadium by Michael Dale

Another World Series between the Mets and the Yankees would indeed be BEAUTIFUL.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:40AM

Amanda McBroom Gets UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL at Feinstein's/54 Below Tonight by BroadwayWorld

Amanda McBroom -- American international theater and cabaret performer and writer of the hit song, 'The Rose' -- will return to 54 Below tonight, September 30th and October 1st at 7pm with h…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:40AM

Broadway Records Celebrates DOCTOR ZHIVAGO Album Release Today by Reilly Hickey

Broadway Records hosts an album release event and CD signing with Broadway's DOCTOR ZHIVAGO cast and creatives, includinglive cast performances and a QampAtoday, September 30th, from 6 to 73…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:40AM

Michelle Dorrance: 'I Just Knew I Would Never Stop Tap Dancing' by NPR Staff

Dorrance was awarded a MacArthur Fellowship on Tuesday. For her, tap dance is the ultimate art form; "To be able to be a dancer and a musician at the same time — there's nothing like it," …

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:20AM

Rent Star Daphne Rubin-Vega Debuts Sweeney Todd-inspired Solo Show Tonight by Olivia Clement

The Labyrinth Theater Company kicks off its 2015-16 season Sept. 30 with the world premiere of Aaron Mark’s one-woman show Empanada Loca, starring Tony nominee Daphne Rubin…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Hear “The Rose” Singer Amanda McBroom Showcase Unheard Songs at 54 Below Tonight by Olivia Clement

Singer, songwriter and cabaret performer Amanda McBroom returns to 54 Below Sept. 30 with her new solo show, Up Close and Personal. McBroom is a Golden Globe winner for Best Original Song fo…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Full of Hilarity, Heart and Horror, The Humans Begins Tonight Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

Pulitzer Prize finalist Stephen Karam brings his new comedy-drama The Humans to Off-Broadway's Roundabout's Theatre beginning Sept. 30, helmed by Wicked Tony winner Joe Mante…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

National Tour of A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder Opens Tonight by Andrew Gans and Adam Hetrick

The first national tour of the Tony Award-winning musical A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder officially opens Sept. 30 at Chicago's Bank of America Theatre.

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The Sound of Music National Tour Opens Tonight by Andrew Gans

A brand-new production of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic The Sound of Music, directed by three-time Tony winner Jack O'Brien, officially opens Sept. 30 at the Ahmanson Theat…

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A Tte—Tte With Tony Winners: James Earl Jones and Cicely Tyson On Dealing Out The Gin Game by Brandon Voss

It's been almost 50 years since James Earl Jones and Cicely Tyson have shared a stage together, but the two acclaimed stars are back together in the revival of the two-hander The Gin…

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Their Favorite Things: Les Miz and Daddy Long Legs Star Megan McGinnis Shares Her Theatregoing Exper by Andrew Gans

Playbill.com's feature series Their Favorite Things asks members of the theatre community to share the Broadway performances that most affected them as part of the audience. This week …

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For Her As a Piano, New Musical Play by Native Son Playwright, Debuts in Chicago Tonight by Olivia Clement

The Chicago-based Pegasus Theatre Company kicks off its 2015-16 season Sept. 30 with the world premiere of For Her as a Piano. The musical play is penned by Nambi E. Kelley,…

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Red Masquers inaugurate Duquesne University's new campus theater by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

It has taken more than 100 years, but the Duquesne University Red Masquers finally have a home to call their own.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 12:00AM

Funders rescue PICT's 'Oliver Twist,' but company lays off staff by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The show will go on, but some jobs were lost in the process. PICT Classic Theatre has raised funds to produce the season-ending production of “Oliver Twist” as scheduled, and in the proc…

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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
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