Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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Meet the Cast of ‘The World Goes ‘Round’ at Creative Cauldron: Part 1: Carolyn Burke by Joel Markowitz

In a series of interviews with the cast of The World Goes ‘Round at Creative Cauldron, meet Carolyn Burke. Joel: Tell our readers where they may have seen you perform on our local st…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:58PM

HAMILTON Cast Recording to Make History with No. 12 Debut on Billboard 200 by Jessica Khan

Just like the founding father it's based on, the HAMILTON Original Cast Recording is beating the odds, climbing the charts and breaking the mold.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:56PM

VIDEO: THE COLOR PURPLE's Jennifer Hudson Sings... A Jury Summons? ...A Monopoly Card? ...A Viagra Warning Label? by Michael Dale

Glamour proves that everything sounds better when Jennifer Hudson Sings It

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:56PM

Interview With Mariela Franganillo Swango and Forever Tango. by Corine Cohen

A new revival of the 2005 off-Broadway hit by Tony Award®-winning playwright, Rupert Holmes, based on a concept by Mariela Franganillo (of Recuerdo Tango performed at Schimmel in 2013) and …

SOURCE: broadwayshowbiz.com at 11:56PM

James Earl Jones and Cicely Tyson Lay Their Cards on the Table by Eric Grode

Cast members in past and present productions of D.­L. Coburn’s “The Gin Game” recall the challenges of the play.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:39PM

Review: In ‘Sisters’ Follies,’ Basil Twist Conjures Two Avant-Garde 1915 Benefactors by Ben Brantley

Starring Julie Atlas Muz and Joey Arias, this spooky production blends surreal projections, hoisting harnesses and puppets to depict the 1915 founders of the Abrons Arts Center’s playhouse.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:39PM

Donald R. Seawell, Theater, Newspaper and Civic Leader, Dies at 103 by Bruce Weber

After his years in New York, Mr. Seawell led The Denver Post and was a major force behind Denver’s performing arts center.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:39PM
Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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The Most Receptive Arts Audience May Be Behind Bars by Joe Patti

Over the last few days you may have read about how the inmates at New York’s Eastern Correctional Facility beat Harvard University’s top ranked debate team. It caught my attentio…

SOURCE: Butts In The Seats at 10:56PM

Goodspeed's A WONDERFUL LIFE Cast, Creatives Set for STATE OF THE ARTS This Friday by BroadwayWorld

This Friday's October 9 State of the ARTS heard weekly on WPKN-FM 89.5 will originate from the campus of Goodspeed Musicals in East Haddam, Connecticut.Richard Pheneger, producerco-host of S…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:50PM

More On Oregon Shakespeare Festival's Modern Translations of The Bard's Plays by Michael Dale

Professor James Shapiro of Columbia University chimes in with a New York Times op ed piece opposing the idea.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:50PM

Architect Frank Gehry to Design Set for AY, CARMELA! West Coast Premiere This November by BroadwayWorld

The Stella Adler Theatre is thrilled to present the West Coast Premiere of AY, CARMELA, written by Jose Sanchis Sinisterra, adapted by Nilo Cruz and Catalina Botello, with Scenic Design by n…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:01PM
Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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Eileen Atkins to receive 2015 Gielgud award for excellence in the dramatic arts by Georgia Snow

Eileen Atkins has been honoured with the 2015 Gielgud award for excellence in the dramatic arts. The actor, who has won three

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:34PM

Chicago theater openings for the week of Oct. 9-15

FRIDAY | "My Manana Comes": Teatro Vista presents this Chicago premiere about four immigrant busboys from four different worlds who all hunger for the American dream. Through Nov. 8 at Victo…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 09:29PM

Watch Laura Benanti Sing and Jared Grimes Tap in Latest Ham4Ham Video! by Robert Viagas

Ham4Ham, the impromptu concerts that happen periodically on the front steps of the Richard Rodgers Theatre where Hamilton is playing, fulfilled fans' requests for "100 percent more…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:19PM

The Broadway.com Show: Office Fave on Stage! Ramin Sings Sondheim! Barbra's Gypsy Pick? by Broadway.com

This week we're all about Waitress, American Psycho, hailing Clive Owen and crying for Aaron Tveit.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:14PM

Therese Raquin Performance Canceled After Keira Knightley Sustains 'Minor Injury' by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Due to Keira Knightley suffering a "minor injury," the evening performance of Thérèse Raquin has been canceled on October 7. Roundabout hopes to resume performances a…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:14PM

Review: The Father, Wyndham’s Theatre by Samuel Sims

Writer Florian Zeller has expressed his keenness on this piece – on this journey to not simply be voyeuristic but for the audience to become lost in a mental labyrinth. He doesn’…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 09:00PM
Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Julie Taymor to Curate, Host First National Sawdust+ Concert in Brooklyn This Nov by BroadwayWorld

Visionary director Julie Taymor will curate and host the first National Sawdust concert on Friday, November 6 at 730pm. MADE IN BROOKLYN, an evening inspired by that artistically fertile cor…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:54PM

Old Man In The Tub by Leah Richards

The Quare Land  Written by John McManus Directed by Ciarán O’Reilly Irish Repertory Theatre DR2 Theatre, NYC 10/22 - 11/15, 2015 Our final review from this year…

SOURCE: culturecatch.com at 08:34PM

News: Arts On Stage celebrates its 25th Anniversary Season of helping students learn outside the classroom by Guest Author

Arts On Stage will kick off their 25th season on October 21st, 2015, with An Enormous Dinosaur Adventure, a returning favorite that brings dinosaurs to life through puppetry. American Indi…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 08:24PM

Basil Twist’s Sisters Follies Review – Abrons Centennial Oddly Celebrated by Puppets, Topless Performers by New York Theater

It must have seemed like a fabulous idea – Basil Twist, the puppeteer so inventive that he just won a MacArthur Foundation “Genius” Grant, using his artistry in collaboration with …

SOURCE: New York Theater at 08:08PM
Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Review: Bailed Out!, Pavilion Theatre by James Lillywhite

It is a subject that should make for excellent theatre. The high intrigue and drama of the Irish financial crash is full of memorable characters, dramatic twists and high stakes. It is a sha…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 07:57PM

Review: London Literature Festival – Comedy Couplets, Southbank Centre by Joe Hodgson

Poems about humans with banana skin, comedic retellings of classic fairy tales and even an invention of a new religion were just some of the performances the audience were treated to in this…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 07:57PM

Video! Make Memories with Clive Owen at the Opening Night of Old Times on Broadway by Broadway.com

Clive Owen, Eve Best and Kelly Reilly open the Roundabout revival of Harold Pinter's Old Times at the American Airlines Theatre.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:57PM

Full Cast Announced for PTC's Will-Swenson-Led ROCKY HORROR SHOW Concert by BroadwayWorld

Pioneer Theatre Company reprises its successful concert series for a limited run. Richard O'Brien's raucous musical THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW is being offered as a special event, for four perfor…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:49PM

The Jungle Book at Children’s Theatre Company by Erin Nagel

Adapting beloved children’s books for the stage is nothing new for the Children’s Theatre Company. Their adaptations don’t just serve the purpose of entertaining their core…

SOURCE: Girl Meets Broadway at 07:31PM

Dame Eileen Atkins DBE Will Receive The Gielgud Award at the UK Theatre Awards 2015 by BroadwayWorld

Dame Eileen Atkins is to receive The Gielgud Award for Excellence in the Dramatic Arts at the UK Theatre Awards 2015. The ceremony will take place onSunday 18 Octoberat London's historic Gui…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:25PM

STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights from O'Brien & Vinson's 'THERE'S SOMETHING THERE' at 54 Below, Featuring Emily Padgett and More by Stage Tube

Songwriting team Matte O'Brien and Matt Vinson made their 54 Below debut on September 27thwith 'There's Something There The Music of Matt and Matte'.Top Broadway vocalists accompanied by a p…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:25PM

Maytag Virgin at Quotidian Theatre by Jennifer Clements

Welcome to the neighborhood, here’s a pie. So begins our entry into the Alabama neighborhood of Maytag Virgin, or, more specifically, the shared grounds between two houses (one intricately…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 07:25PM

For the first time in its 30 year history, Arts Centre Melbourne has a Principal Partner by Erin James

Making artistic performances “more accessible” was a key factor in Arts Centre Melbourne’s decision to bring Bank of Melbourne on board as its first ever Principal Partner,…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 07:09PM

Shakespeare in Modern English? by Tracey Paleo

The New York Times: Many in the theater community have known that this day was coming, though it doesn’t lessen the shock. The Oregon Shakespeare Festival has decided that Shakespeare’s …

SOURCE: footlights.click at 07:06PM

SOLD! Boston University Ending Partnership with Huntington Theatre by Tracey Paleo

Playbill: On the eve of a potential hit in its upcoming all-star Confederacy of Dunces, Tony-Winning Huntington Theatre Company has learned that it is losing its main supporter – Bosto…

SOURCE: footlights.click at 07:06PM

OSF Launches Three-Year Shakespeare Translation Commissioning Project by Tracey Paleo

OSF: The Oregon Shakespeare Festival announced today the launch of a 39-play, three-year commissioning project, Play on! 36 playwrights translate Shakespeare. Supported by a generous grant f…

SOURCE: footlights.click at 07:06PM

Dame Eileen Atkins to Be Honored at U.K. Theatre Awards by Mark Shenton

Veteran British stage and screen star Eileen Atkins, whose career has spanned seven decades, is to be honored at this year's U.K. Theatre Awards, being presented Oct. 18 at London's …

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:01PM

In The Stage newspaper this week: October 8 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 07:00PM
Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Hofesh Shechter Company | Dance review by Judith Mackrell

Dome, BrightonHofesh Shechter's latest work detonates on stage in a scattershot of shattering political imagery. A samurai soldier performs ritual hara-kiri while a dictator, standing high a…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:55PM

TEDDY FERRARA Donmar, WC1 by Libby Purves

QUEER ON CAMPUS,  THE 21c BLUES Welcome to our college! Meet the students, America’s future. Or, as depicted in Christopher Shinn’s new play, a selection of the most sexuall…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:50PM

Full Casting Announced for Color Purple Revival by Chris Luner

Another musical revival, re-envisioned, is heading to Broadway this season! The Color Purple, which debuted a decade ago, will return following a highly acclaimed run across the pond in Lond…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 06:48PM

The Broadway.com Show: Office Fave on Stage! Ramin Sings Sondheim! Barbra's GypsyPick? by Broadway.com

This week we're all about Waitress, American Psycho, hailing Clive Owen and crying for Aaron Tveit.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:48PM

People You Should Know . . . Michael Kimmel by Zack Calhoon

Michael Kimmel is the creator and adaptor of The Last Goodbye, a musical adaptation of Romeo and Julietwith music and lyrics by famed singer/songwriter Jeff Buckley. TLG had its world p…

SOURCE: Visible Soul at 06:43PM

STAGE TUBE: Laura Benanti and Jared Grimes Sing and Tap to MY FAIR LADY at #Ham4Ham by Stage Tube

HAMILTON's Ham4Ham lottery performance has quickly become one of Broadway's favorite traditions as fans gather in front of the Richard Rodgers Theatre to see what HAMILTON writer Lin-Manuel …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:43PM

First NIghter: Two Big Treats at London's Globe, Two Mistreats Elsewhere by David Finkle

Even before William Shakespeare's so-called "problem play" Measure for Measure gets properly underway at the Globe, director Dominic Dromgoole has loosed on the audience what looks…

SOURCE: Huffington Post at 06:27PM

Seth Rudetsky, Carolee Carmello, Megan Hilty, Norm Lewis and More Set for BROADWAY'S GOT GUTS to Benefit CCFA by BroadwayWorld

On Monday, November 2, 2015 at 6 PM at the Friars Club 57 East 55th Street, New York City,BROADWAY'S GOT GUTS will provide aspectacular evening of wonderful entertainment by Broadway's brigh…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:20PM

Review: Consensual (Ambassadors Theatre)

The National Youth Theatre's rep season contends with the best of the West End

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:04PM

Photo Flash: Look Inside Kill Floor, Starring Marin Ireland, at LCT3

Life inside a slaughterhouse comes to the Lincoln Center stage.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM
Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Review: Barefoot In The Park/Step Up Productions by Zach Freeman

“Well, it’s a relief to finally see something cheerful,” Gwen said, as they exited out to the street. “Yeah,” said Eleanor. “Though it ended weirdly with the traditional gender r…

SOURCE: Newcity Stage at 05:59PM

What is 'Unspeakable' about Richard Pryor? by Chris Jones

Visiting a class at Northwestern University the other day, I met a doctoral student, Eleanor Russell, whose research deals with stand-up comedians of the mid-20th century. As Russell explain…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 05:59PM

Sneak Peek - Andrew Lloyd Webber Celebrates LOVE NEVER DIES First Curtain Call in Hamburg by BroadwayWorld

ComposerAndrew Lloyd WebberTweeted from today's final rehearsal forand first preview ofLOVE NEVER DIES, or LIEBE STIRBT NIE, in Hamburg. The show officialyopens on October 15, 2015 at the Op…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:45PM

Photo Coverage: Go Inside the Rehearsal Room with the PRINCE OF BROADWAY Cast and Creative Team! by Walter McBride

PRINCE OF BROADWAY, a new musical celebrating the extraordinary six-decade Broadway career of producer-director Harold Prince, plays from October 23-November 22, 2015 at Tokyu Theatre Orb in…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:45PM

Roundabout Cancels Tonight's Performance of THERESE RAQUIN; Keira Knightley Injured by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld has just learned that tonight's October 7 performance of THERSE RAQUIN has been cancelled. Roundabout confirmedthat Keira Knightley has suffered a minor injury and that the pro…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:45PM

Charlotte Cohn and Joel de La Fuente to Lead Industry Reading of SOMEONE ELSE by BroadwayWorld

A private industry reading of the new Broadway-bound play SOMEONE ELSE by Charlotte Cohn and Jason Odell Williams will be presented in Manhattan tomorrow, Thursday,October 8th.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:45PM

Odds & Ends: Watch First Trailer of Benedict Cumberbatch's Victorian Sherlock, B'way Goes to Cuba & More by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. First Victorian Sherlock Trailer Benedict Cumberbatch is currently thrilling London theater audiences in Hamlet, however th…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:45PM

Therese Raquin Performance Cancelled After Keira Knightly Sustains 'Minor Injury' by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Due to Keira Knightley suffering a "minor injury," the evening performance of Thérèse Raquin has been cancelled on October 7. Roundabout hopes to resume performances again tomo…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:45PM

Casting Announced for American Premiere of Gob Squad’s Before Your Very Eyes Off-Broadway by Broadway.com

Casting has been set for the American premiere of Gob Squad’s Before Your Very Eyes. As previously reported, the production from the acclaimed theater collective will begin previews on…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:45PM

An R. Kelly Chicago show to benefit former vocal coach by Bill Zwecker

There's a nice, positive extra note that R. Kelly will be adding to one of his upcoming Chicago concerts. The post An R. Kelly Chicago show to benefit former vocal coach appeared first on C…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 05:42PM

Injury Sidelines Keira Knightley from Broadway’s Thrse Raquin; Tonight’s Performance Canceled by Playbill Staff

Representatives for Roundabout Theatre Company announced late this afternoon that the Oct. 7 evening performance of Thérèse Raquin, starring Academy and Golden Globe no…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:39PM

Playbill on Opening Night: Three is Not a Crowd in This Sexually Charged Pinter Play by Harry Haun

Clive Owen made his Broadway debut in Harold Pinter's Old Times, alongside Eve Best and Kelly Reilly. The mysterious trio took the stage Oct. 7. Playbill.com was there.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:30PM

Interview: Kat Woods’ Edinburgh Fringe Hit ‘Wasted’ Explores the Gray Area in Consensual Sex by Stephanie Rodriguez

After gaining critical acclaim at the 2014 Edinburgh Festival Fringe with her play Belfast Boy, Kat Woods returned to the annual festivities this year with a new hit, Wasted, starring Britis…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 05:23PM

Hirschfeld Exhibition, Rajiv Joseph, Pumpkin Carving and More Set for October Edition of CUNY TV's ARTS IN THE CITY by TV News Desk

A line of ink becomes a well-known celebrity.Carvings in a pumpkin become a work of art.Ghosts of the city's past merge with the voices of a new generation. And the alchemy of October in New…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:18PM

Sarah Stiles, Jake Epstein, Emily Padgett and More Join NAMT's 2015 FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS; Final Cast Set! by BroadwayWorld

National Alliance for Musical Theatre has announced final casting for the 27th ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS, which takes place on Thursday, October 15 and Friday, October 16 at New World …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:18PM

Well-Strung Adds Another Feather to Their Cap: President Barack Obama by BroadwayWorld

Well-Strung has been on quite the roller coaster ride this year. They sold out their summer run at the Art House in Provincetown, with their show Summer Lovin' and got to perform at a fundra…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:18PM

Gloucester Stage Company Names Jeff Zinn New Managing Director by American Theatre Editors

Zinn takes on a new role at the Massachusetts-based theatre.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:02PM

Hamilton Benefit Performance Raises $1.5 Million in Financial Aid for Students at Wesleyan Universit by Playbill Staff

Lin-Manuel Miranda, who wrote the Tony Award-winning musical In the Heights during his sophomore year at Wesleyan University, helped the next generation of musical theatre writers wh…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:00PM

Photo Flash: EXCLUSIVE: First Look at Fiddlehead Theatre's West Side Story

The legendary musical love story comes to Boston's Strand Theatre.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM
Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Olympus on My Mind by Michael Portantiere

Off-Broadway Cast, 1987 (That’s Entertainment/JAY) During the opening number of this musical based on Amphitryon, as the three-man chorus sings “We are the chorus / Please don’t ignore…

SOURCE: castalbumreviews.com at 04:58PM

Winner of Actors Equity Foundation’s Paul Robeson Award Named by Andrew Gans

Actor Arthur French has been named the recipient of the 2015 Paul Robeson Citation Award presented by the Actors Equity Foundation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM

ArtsBeat: Boston University and Huntington Theater End Partnership by Michael Paulson

The end of the 33-year partnership was attributed to “different goals.”

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 04:40PM

Boston University and Huntington Theater Part Ways After 33 Years by BroadwayWorld

After 33 years, Boston University and Huntington Theater Company have decided to end their partnership in order to achieve 'different goals.'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:40PM

Alan Bennett, Gloria Steinem and More Among NYPL's 2015 'Library Lions' by BroadwayWorld

The New York Public Library's annual Library Lions Gala, recognizing individuals for their outstanding achievements in the fields of art, culture, scholarship, and letters, will be held at t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:40PM

A Frantic and Energetic Look at The Elephant in Every Room I Enter, New Show About Tourette Syndrome

In The Elephant in Every Room I Enter, Gardiner Comfort shares his life as an actor with a neurological disorder and discovers, for the first time in his life, how he can be himself after at…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:34PM

Stars of Hamilton, Hand to God and Side Show Join NAMT Line-Up by Olivia Clement

Now in its 27th year, the National Alliance for Musical Theatre's Festival of New Musicals will invite theatre producers from around the world to New York City to preview eight new shows…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:27PM

Review: Broken Box Mime Theater’s ‘ABOVE BELOW’ by Matthew Wexler

by Mark Lingenfelter Sometimes, when you go to the theater, the experience rises above any preconceived expectations. Sometimes, it falls below. And, as in the case of Broken Box Mime Thea…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 04:21PM

Photo Flash: Newly Released Production Shots of Immersive CARRIE THE MUSICAL by BroadwayWorld

CARRIE The Killer Musical Experience is now in previews at the historic Los Angeles Theatre, the first theatrical musical at that venue. Opening Night is Thursday, October 8. Check out these…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:12PM

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Box Office Opens Friday; Full Cast Announced! by BroadwayWorld

Producers Jeffrey Richards, Jerry Frankel, and Jam Theatricals have announced the opening of the box office for the upcoming Broadway revival of Fiddler on the Roof on Friday, October 9 at 1…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:12PM

Something is Afoot in Washington, DC by HowlRound

By Holly L. Derr. Holly Derr reports on the Women’s Voices Theater Festival, bringing together more than 50 of the Washington, DC’s professional theaters to feature world premieres of ne…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 04:00PM

Riffing on the inner life of Richard Pryor in ‘Unspeakable’ by Hedy Weiss

Actor-writer-producer James Murray Jackson, Jr. discovered Richard Pryor for the first time when, as a kid, he caught the actor-comedian's hit movies from the early 1980s, "The Toy" and "Sti…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 04:00PM
Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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For Arthur Miller’s Centennial at His Alma Mater, Attention Must Be Paid by American Theatre Editors

The University of Michigan celebrates the 100th birthday of its pioneering theatrical alumnus.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:45PM

Performances Already SOLD OUT of Dead Writers Staged Benefit Reading THE LEARNED LADIES OF PARK AVE Oct 8-10 2 by Michael J. Roberts

Dead Writers Theatre Collective presents a chamber benefit reading of David Grimm’s hilarious  satire “The Learned Ladies of Park Avenue”, directed by Michael Graham, Oct…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 03:45PM

Leah Nanako Winkler, The Mikado, and This American Moment by HowlRound

By Victor Maog, Leah Nanako Winkler. Victor Maog interview Leah Nanako Winkler on her response to the controversy around NYGASP's The Mikado.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 03:43PM

Mr Foote’s Other Leg Transfers to Theatre Royal Haymarket by Doug Mayo

By Doug Mayo Following a sell-out season at the Hampstead Theatre, Richard Eyre’s production of Mr Foote’s Other Leg will transfer to the Theatre Royal Haymarket from 28th Octobe…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 03:42PM

Review Roundup: ‘Old Times’ by Taylor Mikel

Old Times, Harold Pinter’s mysterious 1971 three-character drama, opened at the American Airlines Theatre on October 6 for a limited run through November 29. Oscar nominee and Golden Globe…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 03:39PM

Top 5 Shows of the Week by April Forrer

1. Animal at Studio Theatre. “It’s an actor’s play to be sure, full of meaty roles all around…” Elizabeth Bruce. READ review. Synopsis: Rachel has it all: marriage, house…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 03:35PM

Spotlight On...Tom Slot by Michael Block

Name: Tom SlotHometown: I grew up just outside of Washington D.C. on the Maryland side, then spent about ten years in Baltimore before moving to NYC in 2006. So at this point I consider New …

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 03:26PM

Photos! Get a First Look at Michael John LaChuisa's First Daughter Suite by Broadway.com

Get a first look at Caissie Levy, Mary Testa, Betsy Morgan and more in the world premiere of Michael John LaChuisa's First Daughter Suite. The new musical opens …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:26PM

Tickets Now Available for Return of Old Hats, Starring Bill Irwin & David Shiner, Off-Broadway by Broadway.com

The clowns are back! Tickets are now on sale to see Bill Irwin and David Shiner return off-Broadway with their acclaimed comedy Old Hats. Directed by Tina Landau and featuring Shaina Ta…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:26PM

Complete Cast Set for Broadway Revival of Fiddler on the Roof, Starring Danny Burstein by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Miracle of miracles! Full casting has been announced for the upcoming Broadway revival of Fiddler on the Roof, headlined by Danny Burstein. Hayley Feinstein will play Bielke, with Mitch Gree…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:26PM

World Premiere Of Arthur Miller Play At Old Red Lion by Doug Mayo

By Doug Mayo To mark the centenary of Arthur Miller’s birth, Sean Turner and The Old Red Lion in association with the Miller Trust, will present the world premiere of the until now lon…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 03:26PM

City of Highland Park Request for Proposal for Karger Recreation Center for Performing Arts by Bt

The City of Highland Park invites proposals from experienced and qualified theatre or performance companies interested in leasing space in the Karger Recreation Center. The property is locat…

SOURCE: Collective Leverage at 03:21PM

Greenhouse Theater Giving Away Theater Seats by Bt

The Greenhouse Theater Center is looking to give away about 180 fix seating chairs as we make room for new seating at the Greenhouse. We are willing to donate them to any non-profit theater…

SOURCE: Collective Leverage at 03:21PM

Pulp Ibsen: A Pain in the Asimov by HowlRound

By Jake Rosenberg. In the third installment of his series, Jake Rosenberg explores the history of Science fiction in literature, film, and theatre.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 03:21PM

Jason Graae Hosts and Narrates A Night at the Opera by Sandi Durell

        By Elizabeth Ahlfors   Opera comes to cabaret and versatile Jason Graae is the one to bring it. How versatile is he? Graae’s resume includes oboist,...…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 03:15PM

Photo Flash: Inside HAMILTON's Benefit Performance for Wesleyan University by BroadwayWorld

WhenHamiltonwriter and star Lin-Manuel Miranda, class of 2002, sang his first line to an audience packed to the rafters with Wesleyanalumni, faculty, staff, students, and friends, the crowd …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:08PM

STAGE TUBE: Peter Lockyer and Rachelle Ann Go Share LES MISERABLES Memories in Celebration of 30th Anniversary by Stage Tube

The legendary production of Les Miserables is celebrating its 30th birthday this week and as part of the celebrations, check out the interview video below ofPeter Lockyer, who plays Jean Val…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:08PM

Hangmen Transfers to Wyndhams Theatre by Doug Mayo

By Doug Mayo It has been announced that Hangmen by Martin McDonagh will transfer to the Wyndham’s Theatre previewing from the 1st December 2015. The production transfers following a se…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 03:05PM

National Geographic Live speaker series set for Goodman Theatre by Miriam Di Nunzio

National Geographic Live is bringing its highly acclaimed speaker series to the Goodman Theatre for ... The post National Geographic Live speaker series set for Goodman Theatre appeared firs…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 03:00PM

Showtunes Theatre Company Announces 2015–16 Season by American Theatre Editors

Artistic director Matt Wolfe's inaugural season includes a 65-person choral concert and productions of two classic American musicals.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:00PM
Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Bob Saget Joins ‘Hand to God’ on Broadway by Amy L. Hayden

Actor-comedian Bob Saget will return to Broadway in Hand to God, Robert Askins’ Tony-nominated comedy about a lonely Texas teen and his demonic sock puppet, at the Booth Theatre. Saget wil…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 02:57PM

Backstage Chillin’, Snacking and Revolution! Spend a Two-Show Day With Anthony Ramos at Broadway’s H by Matthew Blank

It's the show that's on everyone's minds, lips and earphones right now.  We take you behind the scenes at Hamilton, Lin-Manuel Miranda's acclaimed new musical th…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:54PM

A Day in the Life of a Broadway Hit! Spend a Two-Show Day Backstage at Hamilton by Matthew Blank

It's the show that's on everyone's minds, lips and earphones right now.  We take you behind the scenes at Hamilton, Lin-Manuel Miranda's acclaimed new musical th…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:54PM

Chantal Akerman Will Be Remembered At ‘No Home Movie’ Screening – New York Film Festival by Jeremy Gerard

Tonight’s scheduled screening of Chantal Akerman‘s No Home Movie will be introduced by critic Amy Taubin, who has written extensively about the Belgian-born filmmaker, who died M…

SOURCE: Deadline at 02:49PM

Best Solo Acts from Across the Globe Continue at Theatre Row by Olivia Clement

The sixth annual United Solo Theatre Festival continues at Theatre Row Off-Broadway. The international festival for solo performances kicked off Sept. 17 and continues through Nov. 22.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:40PM

Who Hasn’t Seen Hamilton? by Jerrica White

To say Tony Award-Winning Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton is a hit is an understatement and to say everyone has seen it would be an exaggeration—but just slightly. Hamilton is Broadway’s…

SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 02:24PM

Matt Bomer Dishes On AMERICAN HORROR STORY: HOTEL, Premiering Tonight by TV News Desk

Matt Bomer previews what's ahead in the newest installment of FX's AMERICAN HORROR STORY.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:24PM

VIDEO: ALADDIN Will Never Be the Same Again - Watch All-New Honest Trailer! by TV News Desk

YouTubers Screen Junkies are at it again with an all-new Honest Trailer, this time for the beloved Disney film ALADDIN.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:24PM

All the World’s a Screen, and All the Men and Women Digital Players by American Theatre Editors

Going beyond just projecting videos, new hybrid works like 'Helen Lawrence' and 'The Return' are live events mediated by digital technology.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:24PM

Stars of Vaudeville # 909: R.G. Knowles by Trav S.D.

Today is the birthday of Richard George “R.G.” Knowles (1858-1919). Technically, Knowles was Canadian by birth, though his parents were American and he was raised in America (his…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 02:24PM

Actor Adam Flores leaps into Shakespeare's breach

"Twelfth Night" is full of laughter at the Ivory 

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 02:24PM

Review: The Seedling Project mostly meets the challenge of absurdism in two Genet plays by Andrew Alexander

The new theater company The Seedling Project makes an impressive showing with its first official theatrical productions, a double-header of challenging plays, Deathwatch and The

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 02:20PM

Rethinking the Repertoire #3 – Karl Amadeus Hartmann’s Symphony no. 6 by Jonathan Blumhofer

The truth is that the music of this most politically aware and morally astute of composers needs – and deserves – much wider currency.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 02:14PM

BWW Interview: Kathy Griffin at Carnegie Hall, Every Laugh is a Feminist Statement by Michael Dale

'To be a woman, taking that stage alone, with just your mouth and a microphone, it is a feminist statement.'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:04PM

Photo Coverage: KING CHARLES III Cast Celebrates New York Arrival! by Walter McBride

The highly anticipated play about Britain's future king, King Charles III, will begin previews October 10, 2015, with opening night set for November 1, 2015 at the Music Box Theatre 239 West…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:04PM

Theater News: Sheldon Harnick, Pasek & Paul, and More Set for Dramatists Guild Fund's Annual Gala

The organization will salute the great writers of Broadway and the stars who sing their work.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM
Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Boston University Ending Partnership With Huntington Theatre by Robert Viagas

On the eve of a potential hit in its upcoming all-star Confederacy of Dunces, Huntington Theatre Company has learned that it is losing its main supporter—Boston University, whi…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:50PM

Boston University Ending Partnership With Tony-Winning Huntington Theatre; Venue to Be Sold by Robert Viagas

On the eve of a potential hit in its upcoming all-star Confederacy of Dunces, Huntington Theatre Company has learned that it is losing its main supporter—Boston University, whi…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:50PM

First Public Performance of 3C Given Green Light After Years of Legal Battle by Olivia Clement

The Arts Integrity Initiative at The New School College of Performing Arts' School of Drama will present the first public reading of David Adjmi’s 3C, following its recent lega…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:48PM

Embrace the Joy! Widening Cultural Access and Amplifying a Cultural Voice by Bryce Alexander

(This post is a part of the Diversity & Inclusion blog salon led by Online Curator Jacqueline E. Lawton. Check out further Diversity & Inclusion interviews on Jacqueline’s blog…

SOURCE: Theatre Communications Group at 01:46PM

Inis Nua Theatre Company "Hooks" Fergie’s Pub for Season Opener by Sarah Jordan

(Happy!) Irish theater comes to Fergus Carey’s beloved local watering hole.

SOURCE: www.phillymag.com at 01:42PM

'Showboat" at Westchester BroadwayTheatre is a Hit! by BroadwayWorld

Richard Stafford, utilizing the conceived production from the Goodspeed Opera House, has directed, and choreographed a tight show.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:42PM

On Dracula and His Children by Trav S.D.

Continuing our month-long series of classic horror posts launched here, today we survey Universal Picture’s Dracula franchise. As we know there have been countless reboots of the Dra…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 01:37PM

Photos: First look at Teddy Ferarra ahead of opening night

Dominic Cooke's production opens at the Donmar Warehouse this evening

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 01:36PM

Kyle Riabko on Bringing the Songs of Burt Bacharach to London in Close to You by Matt Wolf

Canadian singer-songwriter Kyle Riabko earned raves off-Broadway in 2013 and then at the Menier Chocolate Factory this past summer with What’s It All About?, his smart, hip reimagining…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:31PM

SKYLIGHT's Carey Mulligan Welcomes Baby with Marcus Mumford by TV News Desk

ENews reports that Carey Mulligan, whose pregnancy was revealed in April, stepped out for the first time since giving birth Wednesday.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:29PM

BWW Interview: Max Friedman Talks Bringing Unique Spin to Cabaret with Charlie Rosen's Broadway Big Band by Matt Tamanini

It's approaching midnight. You walk down a narrow set of stairs into a dimly-lit, yet elegant space that is surprisingly more intimate than you imagined. The guys and dolls in the crowd are …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:29PM

Ben Platt, Danny Burstein & More on Tap to Perform at Dramatists Guild Fund's Annual Gala by BroadwayWorld

Dramatists Guild Fund President Andrew Lippa and Executive Director Rachel Routh announce the lineup for the nonprofit's Gala, Great Writers Thank Their Lucky Stars being held on October 26 …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:29PM

BWW TV: Inside OLD TIMES' Opening Night on Broadway with Clive Owen, Eve Best & Kelly Reilly! by BroadwayWorld TV

BroadwayWorld caught up with the show's stars at the after-party - check out what they had to say about bringing the Pinter play to Broadway

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:29PM

Barrie Keeffe, a loss to journalism but what a gift to playwriting by Roy Greenslade

It was a genuine joy to watch a gut-wrenching drama by one of my oldest friends Journalism loses dreamers along the way who proclaim that they’re giving up newspapers to write The Great No…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:29PM

People You Should Know . . . Adam Cochran by Zack Calhoon

Adam Cochran is an actor, musician, playwright and Drama Desk-nominated composer (2010: Outstanding Music in a Play – A Play On War, Connelly Theater), creating and performing music f…

SOURCE: Visible Soul at 01:28PM

People You Should Know . . . JV Mercanti by Zack Calhoon

JV Mercanti is currently the Head of Acting for the Musical Theater program at Pace University's School of the Arts. He served as the Casting and Associate Director on the recent Broadway re…

SOURCE: Visible Soul at 01:28PM

Chatterbox Will Celebrate Spring Awakening; Two-Time Tony Winner Will Follow by Andrew Gans

The Oct. 8 edition of Seth's Broadway Chatterbox — hosted by Seth Rudetsky — will celebrate the current Broadway revival of Spring Awakening at the Brooks …

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:19PM

Nederlander’s Broadway Rox Will Open 16th Havana International Theatre Festival by Joe Gambino

Robert Nederlander, Jr. and Nederlander Worldwide Entertainment announced Oct. 7 that Broadway Rox, a live concert event that celebrates the rock and pop hits of Broadway, will open the 16th…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:19PM

VIDEO: Composer Rob Kapilow Breaks Down 'Over the Rainbow' to Discover Why Song Endures by TV News Desk

PBS NEWS HOUR's Jeffrey Brown talked to composer and musician Rob Kapilow to discover why the classic tune endures to this day.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:15PM

Fairfield Halls to be redeveloped as it looks to rival London venues by Georgia Snow

Croydon arts venue Fairfield Halls is to be redeveloped as part of a major transformation of the building and its surrounding area.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 01:12PM

English National Ballet executive director Caroline Thomson to step down by Georgia Snow

English National Ballet executive director Caroline Thomson will step down next year after three years in the role. Thomson will leave the

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 01:12PM

Five Burning Questions with Perfect Arrangement Star Christopher J. Hanke

Christopher J. Hanke talks Perfect Arrangement, celebrity beards and sharing the greatest love of all.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 01:07PM

Caissie Levy, Barbara Walsh, Rachel Bay Jones, Alison Fraser Move Into the White House in LaChiusa F by Monica Simoes

Take a first look at The Public Theater's world premiere of Michael John LaChiusa's First Daughter Suite, a follow-up to the composer's 1993 musical First Lady Suite, began p…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:01PM

The Dramatists Guild Fund Announces Line Up for October 26 Gala by Courtney Kochuba

Dramatists Guild Fund President Andrew Lippa and Executive Director Rachel Routh announce the lineup for the nonprofit’s Gala, Great Writers Thank Their Lucky Stars being held on October 2…

SOURCE: www.samuelfrench.com at 01:01PM

Stories and Symphonies. Breathing Life into Breathing Room by Mary Lou Newmark

I saw a character emerging who was not me: a visual artist who was creative but somewhat trapped inside her standards and a little overwhelmed with life. I named her Marilyn.   b…

SOURCE: thisstage.la at 01:00PM

I Interview Playwrights Part 794: Lauren Van Kurin by Adam Szymkowicz

Lauren Van KurinHometown: Yorba Linda, CACurrent Town: Los AngelesQ:  What are you working on now?  A:  Kong in Vegas, a new play in LA and I improvise with my iO West Haro…

SOURCE: ADAM SZYMKOWICZ at 01:00PM

Photo Flash: Shipwrecked! Sets Sail at Walnut Street Theatre

The Donald Margulies play opens the 2015-16 season at the Independence Studio on 3.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM

Theater News: Soho Rep. and Ars Nova Extend the New York Premiere of Futurity

The new musical is created by César Alvarez and the Lisps.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM

Photo Flash: Caissie Levy, Betsy Morgan, Mary Testa, and More Star in First Daughter Suite

Michael John LaChiusa's new musical plays the Public Theater.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM

Review: Feathers and Teeth

The Goodman delivers a world premiere with plenty of bloody bite.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM
Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Spring Awakening by Sandi Durell

    By Michall Jeffers     Spring Awakening is blessed with a company of actors who amaze in this Deaf West production. Some are deaf artists who employ American... The p…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 12:59PM

Spotlight On...Colby Day by Michael Block

Name: Colby DayHometown: Alamo, CAEducation: New York University, Department of Dramatic WritingFavorite Credits: Felix & The Diligence which a high school in Vermont performed and it wa…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 12:55PM

St. Ann’s Finds a Warehouse of Its Own by American Theatre Editors

The innovative company, known for producing theatre and music works from around the globe, now has a permanent residence in Dumbo.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:53PM

Sara Bareilles Considers Headlining Waitress in the Future & Writing a Princess Bride Musical by Ryan McPhee

Sara Bareilles has baked up a new credit as Broadway composer with the score for Waitress, which heads from Boston to New York this spring. Though Tony winner Jessie Mueller stars in th…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:50PM

Photos! Pinter's Old Times, Starring Clive Owen, Eve Best & Kelly Reilly, Opens on Broadway by Broadway.com

First a pause... then applause! The Roundabout revival of Harold Pinter's Old Times, starring Clive Owen, Eve Best and Kelly Reilly, opened on Broadway on October 6 at the American …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:50PM

Brian Blessed reveals he bit through an umbilical cord – video by Guardian Staff

Brian Blessed, speaking on BBC Radio 4’s Midweek programme, explains how he helped a woman give birth in Richmond Park in 1963. Blessed explains that he came across the woman alone under a…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:50PM

Cameron's quips: were the PM's punchlines funny? by Guardian Staff

David Cameron’s Conservative conference speech was laced with jokes and innuendo, but how would his gags have gone down in a comedy show?David Cameron joked about sex positions and having …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:50PM

Desi Oakley and Donna Migliaccio Explore the Price of Fame and Glory in Rehearsal Pics From New Musi by Monica Simoes

Take a look inside rehearsal with Signature Theatre world premiere musical Girlstar directed by Eric Schaeffer. Featuring book and lyrics by Anton Dudley and music by Brian Feinstein, this m…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:50PM

URTA Sponsors New Arts Leadership Initiative by American Theatre Editors

The initiative offers free workshops and MFA applications to aspiring theatre managers and producers.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:43PM

Review: Tom Key seeks the mysteries of life in the tour de force “R. Buckminster Fuller” by Andrew Alexander

The one-man show R. Buckminster Fuller: The History (And Mystery) of the Universe opens with the toss of a coin. The actor never tells us

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 12:42PM

SDCF Awards Hannah Ryan With Denham Fellowship by American Theatre Editors

Ryan's 'Every Path' will be featured in La Jolla Playhouse's 2015 Without Walls Festival.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:37PM

Hitchcock, Monty Python & Spies: THE 39 STEPS by Ryan McLeod

Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have The 39 Steps, a fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theatre! The post Hitchcock…

SOURCE: www.samuelfrench.com at 12:33PM

Drew Gasparini Goes Downtown (and We Use It As An Excuse to Sneak Backstage at Webster Hall) by The Mick

A drop of… something, some kind of splooge, has just fallen from the dressing room ceiling backstage in Webster Hall. Lucky and I started a fanfic like that once– with a splotch …

SOURCE: The Craptacular at 12:30PM

Broadway Tour: Once Tour. by Martin D. Goodkin

In the 1970s the  Broadway hopeful had to know how to dance sing and act while in the late 1990s a new talent was added in that they had to know how to play an instrument. In the touring pr…

SOURCE: broadwayshowbiz.com at 12:26PM

The Work Has Just Begun by Amy Harris

(MTC Intern Supervisors hold a small group discussion during the Diversity and Inclusion Workshop led by Gwen Cochran Hadden. Photo: Amy Harris) As the end of our grant cycle nears, Manhatta…

SOURCE: Theatre Communications Group at 12:25PM

Theatre News: Jessica Hynes to star in Big Time! at Stratford East

The production is a musical celebration of Lionel Bart's life

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 12:25PM

After Years of Legal Battle, David Adjmi’s “Three’s Company” Parody Given NYC Green Light by Olivia Clement

The Arts Integrity Initiative at The New School College of Performing Arts' School of Drama will present the first public reading of David Adjmi’s 3C, following its recent lega…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:20PM

Arthur French to Receive Equity's 2015 Paul Robeson Citation Award by BroadwayWorld

Actor Arthur French has been named to receive the 2015 Paul Robeson Citation Award presented by the Actors Equity Foundation.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:13PM

Photo Flash: First Look at Caissie Levy, Mary Testa, Rachel Bay Jones & More in LaChiusa's FIRST DAUGHTER SUITE at The Public by BroadwayWorld

A new musical byMichael John LaChiusaand directed byKirsten Sanderson,FIRST DAUGHTER SUITEis running at The Public Theater through Sunday, November 15, with an official press opening on Wedn…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:13PM

THIRTEEN's 66th & BROADWAY to Spotlight Composer Frank Wildhorn, 10/11 by TV News Desk

66th amp Broadway, WNET's local performing arts series, which showcases the town's thriving cabaret scene, returns with two new editions to its lineup 66th amp Broadway Mark Nadler and 66th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:13PM

Damn Yankees at Wagner College (Photos) by Chris Luner

While the real Yankees might have dropped the ball last night when it came to this season’s playoffs, have no fear New Yorker’s! The Yankees will still hit the field through this…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 12:13PM

Photo Coverage: Clive Owen,?Eve Best?and?Kelly Reilly Celebrate Opening Night of OLD TIMES! by Walter McBride

Roundabout Theatre Company presentsHarold Pinter'sOld Times, directed byDouglas Hodge, starringClive Owen,Eve BestandKelly Reilly, and featuring original music by Radiohead'sThom Yorke, as p…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:04PM

Submit Questions for GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE's Kristen Beth Williams for Next BROADWAY QUICK CHANGE! by BroadwayWorld

Robert Hartwell, of BroadwayWorld'sBroadway Quick Change, will soon help out Kristen Beth Williams, who plays Sibella on the First National Tour of A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder, an…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:04PM

Tickets to David Bowie & Enda Walsh's LAZARUS at NYTW on Sale Today by BroadwayWorld

Tickets for LAZARUS, the second production of the New York Theatre Workshop NYTW Artistic Director James C. Nicola and Managing Director Jeremy Blocker 201516 Season, will go on sale today b…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:04PM

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Box Office Opens Friday; Specially Priced 50th Anniversary Tickets Announced! by BroadwayWorld

Producers Jeffrey Richards, Jerry Frankel, and Jam Theatricals have announced the opening of the box office for the upcoming Broadway revival of Fiddler on the Roof on Friday, October 9 at 1…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:04PM

LES MIS Director Tom Hooper Among Honorees for 19th Annual Hollywood Film Awards by TV News Desk

Dick clark productions announced today that Academy Award-winning director Tom Hooper will be honored with the 'Hollywood Director Award,' for 'The Danish Girl' Academy Award-winning actor B…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:04PM

VIDEO: George Takei Talks Making His Broadway Debut in ALLEGIANCE by TV News Desk

On yesterday's WENDY WILLIAMS, TV legend George Takei stopped by to talk about making his Broadway debut in the original musical ALLEGIANCE.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:04PM

The Clowns Are Back: Old Hats Will Return to Signature Theatre Next Year by Olivia Clement

Following an extended, sold-out run in 2013, Bill Irwin and David Shiner will return to Off-Broadway's Signature Theatre with their family-friendly show Old Hats, for a limit…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01PM

“Stop trying to adapt blockbuster movies into blockbuster shows”: Andrea Daly and Jeff Bienstock on the State of Musical Theater and Their Show � by Jose Solis

The National Alliance for Musical Theatre will hold its 27th annual Festival of New Musicals on October 15 and 16 at New World Stages. We caught up with Andrea Daly (music) and Jeff Bienstoc…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 12:01PM

Video Flash: EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: 30 Years of Les Misérables Casts Perform "One Day More"

Hugh Jackman, Ramin Karimloo, and more of our favorite Jean Valjeans help celebrate the beloved show's anniversary.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM

Theater News: Full Casting Revealed for Danny Burstein-Led Fiddler on the Roof Revival

The new Broadway production of the classic musical also stars Jessica Hecht, Alexandra Silber, Melanie Moore, and Adam Kantor.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM
Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Off-Broadway’s Rothschild & Sons, Starring Robert Cuccioli, Will Be Recorded by Andrew Gans

The York Theatre Company's current Off-Broadway production of the Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick musical Rothschild & Sons, an intimate reimagining of the Tony-nominated …

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:57AM

Guest Blog: Kate Reynolds – Royal Exchange’s TaY Talks by Kate Reynolds

For the past five years, a significant part of my role (as Special Projects Producer at the Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester) has centred around the delivery of Truth about Youth – a …

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 11:55AM

NEWS: Fundraising for group that helps at risk youths by James Lillywhite

A theatre group who work with disadvantaged at risk young people are fundraising to keep their work going. Generation Arts try to help aspiring artists who are not in education, employment o…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 11:55AM

Broadway’s Fiddler on the Roof Completes Cast and Sets 50th Anniversary Ticket Discount by Robert Viagas

The forthcoming Broadway revival of the classic American musical Fiddler on the Roof is offering $50 tickets in honor of the classic show's 50th anniversary. 

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:51AM

Broadway’s Fiddler on the Roof Completes Cast for 50th Anniversary Staging by Robert Viagas

Casting is now complete for the forthcoming Broadway revival of the classic American musical Fiddler on the Roof, which stars Tony Award nominee Danny Burstein as Tevye. Performances begin N…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:51AM

REVIEW: The Great Gatsby, Greenwich Theatre ✭✭✭ by Doug Mayo

By Doug Mayo This reimagining of The Great Gatsby has to be commended for trying something very new and different. However, the musical innovations generally distracted from rather than enha…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 11:45AM

Flowers Stink: And Sing - And Inspire! by Norman Allen

For songwriting team Debra Buonaccorsi and Stephen McWilliams location is everything – especially when commissioned to write a musical for family audiences to be performed at the Unite…

SOURCE: theatrewashington.org at 11:38AM

As One, transgender opera from UrbanArias (review) by Susan Galbraith

Pulsing music from a string quartet becomes a cinematic soundtrack to footage of green water swiftly flowing. The images change to handlebars while on stage a seated man pedals the air, the …

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 11:38AM

Can’t Complain from Spooky Action Theater Company by Rosalind Lacy

Christine Evans’ Can’t Complain is an exquisitely beautiful play that cuts to the bone. Luciana Stecconi brilliant set plunges us into an in-between world of gradations of gray a…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 11:38AM

Ramin Karimloo Sings Teary-Eyed “Bring Him Home” at Emotional Farewell to Kyle Jean-Baptiste by Olivia Clement

Baldwin Wallace University alumni and cast members from Les Miserables gathered at Feinstein’s/54 Below late Oct. 5 to the celebrate the life of Kyle Jean-Baptiste. It was an e…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:37AM

The Last Five Years Will Play Limited Engagement in New Jersey by Michael Gioia

4th Wall Theatre will open its 2015-16 season with Jason Robert Brown's The Last Five Years, about a couple falling in and out of love. Performances will be held Oct. 23-25.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:35AM

How to Get Your Tix to David Bowie’s Off-Broadway Musical Today by Olivia Clement

Tickets go on sale at noon Oct. 7 for the world-premiere production of Lazarus, by Tony-winning playwright Enda Walsh (Once) with music by David Bowie. Performances begin Nov. 18 at …

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:30AM

Tickets to David Bowie’s Lazarus Sell Out Within a Few Hours by Olivia Clement

Tickets went on sale at noon Oct. 7 for the world-premiere production of Lazarus, by Tony-winning playwright Enda Walsh (Once) with music by David Bowie, and sold out within a few ho…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:30AM

First Look At Pixie Lott as Holly Golightly by Doug Mayo

By Doug Mayo BritishTheatre.com is pleased to bring you an advance look at Pixie Lott who will play Holly Golightly in a new production of Breakfast at Tiffany’s opening in March 2016.…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 11:30AM

Tickets to David Bowie’s Lazarus Sell Out Within Hours by Olivia Clement

Tickets went on sale at noon Oct. 7 for the world-premiere production of Lazarus, by Tony-winning playwright Enda Walsh (Once) with music by David Bowie, and sold out within a few ho…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:30AM

Oliver! by Michael Portantiere

Original London Cast, 1960 (Decca/Deram) This musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist was quite a phenomenon in its day, beginning as a modest, fringe-type production in London…

SOURCE: castalbumreviews.com at 11:28AM

My Dear Aunt Sally **1/2 by Barry

     Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally opens at 59E59 Theaters. The World Premiere of Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally, presented by the One Year Lease Theater Company, opened at 59E59 The…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 11:27AM

Watch New Trailer for “Trumbo” Film, With Bryan Cranston, Helen Mirren, John Goodman, Roger Bart (Vi by Robert Viagas

A new trailer has been released for "Trumbo," the forthcoming film about the blacklisted screenwriter and playwright Dalton Trumbo.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:25AM

A Lineage of Lomans by Ben Coleman

From Lee J. Cobb to Philip Seymour Hoffman, Broadway has been a range of talented men fill the shoes of the iconic character Willy Loman. Learn how those actors came to take on the role, the…

SOURCE: www.samuelfrench.com at 11:24AM

“Team Broadway Bikes” Hit the Road to Fight MS, and Co-Leader Heidi Blickenstaff Took These Pics! by Monica Simoes

Something Rotten! leading lady Heidi Blickenstaff and her husband Nicholas Rohlfing hosted the Broadway Bikes fundraising event Oct. 4 in New York City to benefit Bike MS: New York 2015, a c…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:20AM

Review:Veils at curtainup.com/Berkshires by Gloria Millser

Tom Coash's play set in Egypt just prior to the Arab Spring revolutions is a stunningly seamless examination of cross-cultural attitudes and identity not only between Muslim and non-Muslim, …

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 11:16AM

Magic Theatre Premieres "Fred's Diner" by Richard Connema

Fred's Dinner, with a definite trace of theatre, is a stylish, neatly crafted television drama.

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 11:16AM

MacDowell Colony Awards Artistic Fellowships by American Theatre Editors

Five theatre artists are among those honored with a place at the artist's colony in New Hampshire for the fall 2015 and winter 2016 seasons.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:15AM

Disney’s Newest Princess Finds Her Voice; New Film Features Music by Lin-Manuel Miranda by Joe Gambino

Disney's newest princess, Moana — who will be featured in the animated film of the same name — has found her voice in 14-year-old Mililani, HI, native Auli&am…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:10AM

Theatre News: The Rocky Horror Picture Show stars reunite

Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon and Meat Loaf came together in an interview for Today for the film's 40th anniversary

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 11:06AM

Jessica Hynes and Lee Ryan to celebrate Lionel Bart in Theatre Royal Stratford East concert by Matthew Hemley

Actor Jessica Hynes and pop star Lee Ryan will star in a concert celebrating Lionel Bart at Theatre Royal Stratford East. The

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:06AM

You’ll Never Hear “Over the Rainbow” the Same Way Again The Song Breakdown Everyone Should Watch! by Playbill Staff

On Oct. 7, 1938, Judy Garland stepped onto an MGM soundstage to record the Harold Arlen-Yip Harburg classic "Over the Rainbow" for the enduring film "The Wizard of Oz.&quo…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:05AM

Stuart Woods Among Week's Author's Appearances by Carole Goldberg

A novelist who has published more than 60 books, many of which were best-sellers, will speak at the Mark Twain House & Museum, 351 Farmington Ave., Hartford, on Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 7 p.m. S…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 11:05AM

VIDEO: Sara Bareilles Opens Up in New Memoir: 'I Felt Ostracized' as a Child by TV News Desk

Sara Bareilles stopped by this morning's TODAY to talk about her new memoir, 'Sounds Like Me My Life So Far in Song,' in which she opens up about feeling ostracized as a child. being courage…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:04AM

Photo Coverage: Broadways Best Gathers at the American Airlines Theatre for OLD TIMES Opening Night! by Walter McBride

Roundabout Theatre Company presents Harold Pinter's Old Times, directed by Douglas Hodge, starring Clive Owen, Eve Best and Kelly Reilly, and featuring original music by Radiohead's Thom Yor…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:04AM

Broadway's SYLVIA Sets General Rush Policy by BroadwayWorld

The upcoming Broadway revival of Sylvia, a play by two-time Pulitzer Prize-nominee A.R. Gurney The Dining Room, Love Letters, directed by Tony Award-winner Daniel Sullivan Proof has just ann…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:04AM

Sydney Lucas, Billy Porter, Chilina Kennedy & More Set for THE LILLY AWARDS BROADWAY CABARET by Courtney Kochuba

The Lilly Awards Foundation (Marsha Norman, President) proudly presents The Lilly Awards Broadway Cabaret, an evening of musical showstoppers written by women and performed by Broadway’s b…

SOURCE: www.samuelfrench.com at 11:04AM

SYLVIA to Offer Petco Gift Cards to Audience Members This Month by BroadwayWorld

SYLVIA, Broadway's funny and heartwarming comedy about a man and the adopted dog who changes his life forever, will celebrate National Adopt-A-Dog Month with a treat for both patrons and the…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:04AM

Open House New York Announces 2015 OHNY Weekend Line-Up by Joe Gambino

Open House New York has announced the line-up for its 2015 OHNY Weekend, which "unlocks the doors of New York’s most important buildings, offering an extraordinary opportu…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM

Letters of the week by The Stage

School wrong to cancel play I saw Jane Wenham – the Witch of Walkern last Wednesday night. The next day, online, I

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:00AM

Theater News: Broadway's Sylvia Announces Rush Ticket Policy

Annaleigh Ashford, Julie White, Matthew Broderick, and Robert Sella star in the production.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00AM

Photo Flash: Clive Owen, Kelly Reilly, and Eve Best Open on Broadway in Old Times

Harold Pinter's drama returns to Broadway in a production of Roundabout Theatre Company.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00AM
Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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John Lahr Will Discuss “Show People and Their Shows” at Theatre for A New Audience by Joe Gambino

John Lahr, long-time drama critic for The New Yorker, will appear at Theatre for A New Audience Oct. 7 at 7 PM to discuss his new book "Joy Ride: Show People and Their Shows."

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:50AM

Photo Flash: Twitter Tease of Costumes for THE WIZ LIVE's Tin Man & Lion by TV News Desk

As excitement builds for the live broadcast of NBC's THE WIZ LIVE on Thursday December 3rd, check out some shots from the first week of rehearsals as well as a Twitter tease of the Lion and …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:49AM

BWW TV: PRINCE OF BROADWAY Rehearses COMPANY, SWEENEY TODD, SHOW BOAT & More for Tokyo Premiere- Extended Sneak Peek! by BroadwayWorld TV

PRINCE OF BROADWAY, a new musical celebrating the extraordinary six-decade Broadway career of producer-director Harold Prince, plays from October 23-November 22, 2015 at Tokyu Theatre Orb in…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:49AM

PHOTO: First Look - Meet Disney's Next Princess & Star of Upcoming Animated Film MOANA by TV News Desk

PEOPLEhas shared an exclusive first look at thenext Disneyprincess for the studio's highly anticipated animated movie MOANA

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:49AM

BWW TV: Cherry Jones, Boyd Gaines & More are Chatting on the OLD TIMES Red Carpet! by BroadwayWorld TV

BroadwayWorld was there for all of the opening night festivities and we're bringing you interviews with some of the VIP guests on the red carpet. Below, check out what Boyd Gaines, Linda Emo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:49AM

“Oh My!” George Takei Talks Allegiance, “Star Trek” and Marriage with Wendy Williams (Video) by Joe Gambino

George Takei, who is making his Broadway debut in Allegiance, appeared on "The Wendy Williams Show" Oct. 6 to discuss the new musical, how he came up with his catchphrase and his m…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:44AM

Opening Night Photos! Clive Owen and Eve Best Headline Pinter’s Old Times; Red Carpet, Curtain Call by Matthew Blank and Joseph Marzullo

The Roundabout Theatre Company's Broadway revival of Harold Pinter's Old Times officially opened Oct. 6 at 7 PM following previews that began Sept. 17 at the American Airlines Theatr…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:44AM

Urinetown Will Return to its Original Off-Broadway Home, Examining “Black Lives Matter” by Michael Gioia

Fracture Theatre Co. will recreate Urinetown: The Musical in its original Off-Broadway home, The American Theatre of Actors, with a cast of 23. Performances will run Oct. 16-24.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:41AM

Watch Rehearsal Footage from The Wiz Live! by Andrew Gans

Via Instagram, NBC has released rehearsal footage for The Wiz Live!, which will air Dec. 3.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:40AM

Broadway’s King Charles III Announces Rush Policy by Joe Gambino

Broadway's King Charles III, directed by Rupert Goold, has announced its rush policy. The show begins previews Oct. 10 at the Music Box Theatre and has an official opening night set for …

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:37AM

Jeanine Durning’s “inging” & “To Being” by Rennie McDougall

She looks directly at me, and I show her how I’m listening. The exchange has nothing to do with language.

SOURCE: Culture Bot at 10:37AM

Blue Man Group Joins Neil Patrick Harris for “End of Show Show” on “Best Time Ever” (Video) by Joe Gambino

Blue Man Group joined Neil Patrick Harris, Nicole Scherzinger, Little NPH and guest host Shaquille O'Neal for "Best Time Ever"'s "End of Show Show" segment Oct. 6.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:28AM

Original Cast Members of “Rocky Horror Picture Show” Reunite on “Today” (Video) by Robert Viagas

Five original cast members of the 1975 cult film "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" reunited on the "Today" show to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the movie's release…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:26AM

Time Warp! Original “Rocky Horror” Cast Members Tim Curry, Meatloaf, Susan Sarandon Reunite on “Toda by Robert Viagas

Five original cast members of the 1975 cult film "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" reunited on the "Today" show to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the movie's release…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:26AM

Ugly Lies The Bone: To Read by Olivia O'Connor

Immerse yourself in the world of Ugly Lies the Bone with our reading list. THE LONG WALK: A STORY OF WAR AND THE LIFE THAT FOLLOWS Brian Castner Written by an officer who served three tours…

SOURCE: blog.roundabouttheatre.org at 10:14AM

Brief Encounters at Bradford Interchange review – state of the station drama by Alfred Hickling

Bradford Interchange stationSet in an unlovely transport hub, Freedom Studios’ site-specific piece is a tribute to the people who keep the wheels rolling Bradford’s Freedom Studios has a…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:12AM

Brian Blessed: I helped a woman giving birth under a tree deliver her baby by Jessica Elgot

Flash Gordon actor tells Radio 4’s Midweek programme he bit through baby’s umbilical cord and licked her face cleanBrian Blessed has stunned BBC Radio 4 listeners after claiming he deliv…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:12AM

Which Hamilton Audience Was the Most Scary for Creator Lin-Manuel Miranda? by Andrew Gans

It wasn't the President, Vice-President or the First Lady who were the most intimidating audience members at the critically acclaimed new Lin-Manuel Miranda musical Hamilton, wh…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:10AM
Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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GRACE NOTES: Wednesday, October 7, 2015 by Susan Grace

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SOURCE: Grace Notes Subscription at 09:58AM

WAKE UP with BWW 10/7/2015 - Tim Minchin Hits 40 and More! by Jessica Khan

Good morning, BroadwayWorld Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it Today's big news It's MATILDA composerlyricist Tim Minc…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:57AM

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 10/7/15- Alfred Drake by Stage Tube

Happy Birthday, Alfred Drake He is best known for his leading roles in the original Broadway productions of Oklahoma Kiss Me, Kate Kismet and for playing Marshall Blackstone in the original …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:57AM

Photo Coverage: Clive Owen,?Eve Best?and?Kelly Reilly Take First Broadway Bows in OLD TIMES! by Walter McBride

Roundabout Theatre Company presentsHarold Pinter'sOld Times, directed byDouglas Hodge, starringClive Owen,Eve BestandKelly Reilly, and featuring original music by Radiohead'sThom Yorke, as p…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:57AM

Disney’s Aladdin and The Lion King Offering Open Casting Calls Nationwide by Andrew Gans

Disney Theatrical Productions has announced a multi-city open casting call across North America for its current and future productions of Aladdin and The Lion King. The casting calls wil…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:50AM

The $1-million price of a New York City dog run by Fred Landau

From the wonderful (and very useful)  "New York Today" column in the NYTimes:   “Residents in Queens want a new dog run, but not if it costs $1 million.” Here's a parody-tribute:  y…

SOURCE: Music and Comedy at 09:46AM

James Dean Part 11 by Barry

James Dean: Remembering the Screen Legend and the Path He Blazed from Broadway and TV to Film                By: Ellis Nassour                         �…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 09:32AM

Barnes & Noble Will Host Hamilton CD Signing Event by Andrew Gans

Hamilton creator and star Lin-Manuel Miranda will be joined by several of his castmates for a CD signing event at the Upper East Side Barnes & Noble Oct. 16.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:32AM

For the Child in the Adult and the Adult in the Child: At Sea with Mary Zimmerman and Lookingglass’ “Treasure Island” by Kevin Greene

By Kevin Greene Robert Louis Stevenson’s novel “Treasure Island” is so ubiquitous in the sphere of popular culture that it’s possible to feel as though you’ve read it without ever …

SOURCE: Newcity Stage at 09:29AM

The Shows That Got Away: Who's Your Baghdaddy Creator Marshall Pailet Looks Back on Historic Off-Broadway Productions

Marshall Pailet, the writer and director of the new off-Broadway musical Who's Your Baghdaddy, shares five long-gone off-Broadway shows he wished he saw live.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 09:27AM

Annaleigh Ashford, Christian Borle, Sutton Foster, Joanna Gleason Set for Best in Shows Concert by Andrew Gans

A host of Broadway favorites, including several Tony winners, will take part in the second annual Best in Shows, a cabaret evening to benefit the Humane Society of New York Nov. 1 at Feinste…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:24AM

Original Beauty and the Beast Star Sings Tunes from Violet, Piazza, Sweeney and More on New “Softly” by Andrew Gans

Susan Egan, who received a Tony nomination for creating the role of Belle in the original Broadway company of Beauty and the Beast, will release her seventh solo recording next month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:10AM

Photo: Twitter Tease from THE WIZ LIVE's First Week of Rehearsals by TV News Desk

As excitement builds for the live broadcast of NBC's THE WIZ LIVE on Thursday December 3rd, check out imageswhich were part of a twitter tease from the first days of rehearsal.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:08AM
Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Cynthia Erivo and Oliver Tompsett sing Scott Alan – Review by Jonathan Baz

****There’s an eclectic, relaxed charm to this collection of Scott Alan’s songs as performed by Cynthia Erivo and Oliver Tompsett. With Alan having enjoyed a modest UK residency …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:49AM

Fuse Film Review: “Meet the Patels” — The Search for Married Bliss, The Indian Way by Gerald Peary

Does Meet the Patels ever go deeper than an amusing family comedy? It does for a time...

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 08:43AM

BWW TV: Follow THE WIZ LIVE's Shanice Williams from Audition to First Table Read by BroadwayWorld TV

NBC has shared a special video entitled 'Live A Day In The Life With Shanice Williams' which chronicles the 19-year-old star of THE WIZ LIVE from audition day to first table read.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:42AM

VIDEO: Neil Patrick Harris Joins Blue Man Group for BEST TIME EVER Finale by TV News Desk

On last night's BEST TIME EVER WITH NEIL PATRICK HARRIS, guest announcer Shaquille O'Neal, Little NPH and Nicole Scherzinger join Neil and Blue Man Group for a truly blue End of the Show Sho…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:42AM

Photo Flash: NBC Shares First Look at Costumes for THE WIZ LIVE's Tin Man & Lion by TV News Desk

As excitement builds for the live broadcast of NBC's THE WIZ LIVE on Thursday December 3rd, check out some shots from the first week of rehearsals as well as a first look at the Lion and Tin…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:42AM

VIDEO: First Look - Bryan Cranston in International Trailer for Upcoming Biopic TRUMBO by TV News Desk

Bleecker Street Films has released the international trailer for TRUMBO, an upcoming biopic starring 'Breaking Bad's' Bryan Cranston

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:42AM

‘Dangereuse’ The Women’s Voices Theater Festival: ‘The Guard’ at Ford’s Theatre by Sophia Howes

Rembrandt once said, “Of course you will say that I ought to be practical and paint the way they want me to paint. Well, I will tell you a secret. I have tried and I have tried very hard, …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:38AM

17th century 'selfies' show at Dutch museum the Mauritshuis

These days, anybody with a smartphone can snap a selfie in a split second. Back in the Dutch Golden Age, they were called self-portraits and were the preserve of highly trained artists who t…

SOURCE: The Sacramento Bee at 08:24AM

Royal Ballet: Raven Girl/Connectome review – Wayne McGregor in fine feather by Judith Mackrell

Royal Opera House, LondonMcGregor’s adaptation of Audrey Niffenegger’s novel takes flight, but Alastair Marriott’s Connectome is left exposed in this mixed programmeWayne McGregor’s …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:20AM

Walking Stories: how I swapped the dance studio for the great outdoors by Charlotte Spencer

A hike into mountains on a summer’s day led me to choreograph a group audio walk for parks. Creating this Dance Umbrella piece was a journey in itselfIt was the summer of 2011. I had been …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:20AM

From YPT, Nora Foster and Kaitlyn Murphy, Womens’ Voices Theater Festival by Lorraine Treanor

 Nora Foster and Kaitlyn Murphy are two of seven young female playwrights whose plays will be featured in Girls Write Out!, Young Playwrights’ Theater (YPT)’s contribution to the Women�…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 08:20AM

'Old Times' - Pinter With Pizzazz by Andy Propst

Kelly Reilly, Eve Best, and Clive Owen in Old Times (©Joan Marcus) The music, courtesy of Thom Yorke of Radiohead, that pulses through the American Airlines Theatre as audiences arri…

SOURCE: AmericanTheaterWeb at 08:13AM

Why We Need Musicals on the Silver Screen (and the Small Screen) by Alyssa Soto

The movie musical: a staple genre in the movie industry. In the late 1920s, the “talkies” era ended and movies finally had the capability to capture actual sound for the screen. That m…

SOURCE: newmusicaltheatre.com at 08:06AM

A Chat With Kevin Bacon, Star Of 'Rear Window'

Courant theater writer Frank Rizzo talks to Kevin Bacon about what brings him back to the stage. Bacon will star in the sold-out 'Rear Window' at Hartford Stage beginning Oct. 22. Full inter…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 08:04AM

Theatre News: LIFT announces 2016 festival line-up

The first seven shows of the festival will be performed across the Barbican, Sadler's Wells and the Royal Court

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 08:01AM

Review: Barbarians (Central St Martins School of Art)

Barrie Keeffe's seminal play opens in the birthplace of UK punk

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 08:01AM
Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Kenneth Branagh and Todaytix team up for £15 tickets to Garrick season by Georgia Snow

Kenneth Branagh has partnered with ticketing app Todaytix to launch a £15 ticket lottery for his Plays at the Garrick Season. The

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:46AM

National Theatre of Scotland launches public fundraising campaign for new headquarters by Thom Dibdin

The National Theatre of Scotland has launched a fundraising campaign to raise the remaining £1.9 million towards its new permanent headquarters in

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:46AM

VIDEO: THE WIZ LIVE! Shares First Look at Choreography on Stilts! by TV News Desk

Footgage from the first week of rehearsals for NBC's THE WIZ LIVE has been shared on the show's Instagram, including actors walking on stilts

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:46AM

INTERVIEW: Kyle Riabko on Close To You by Doug Mayo

By Doug Mayo Kyle Riabko spent his teen years touring as a support act for artists like BB King, James Brown and Jason Mraz before appearing on Broadway in shows like Hair and Spring Awakeni…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 07:44AM

BWW's On This Day - October 7, 2015

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on October 7 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:38AM

Laura Benanti, Lesli Margherita, and More Lead BWW's Top 20 Must-Follow Broadway Tweeters Countdown! by Sally Henry

Besides giving us ridiculously talented creators, entertainment, reason to live, etc., one great dynamic of our Broadway community is that we have a very active presence on Twitter. This is …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:38AM

VIDEO: Lady Gaga Talks AMERICAN HORROR STORY from Set of Show by TV News Desk

In an exclusive interview with Lady Gaga on the set of the new season of FX's hit show American Horror Story, American Horror Story Hotel, E News sat down with the music icon for a deeply pe…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:38AM

Writers: Retire These Clichés (Version: LADYPARTS) by Melissahillman

I know, I know: I write about overused tropes often. (Who said irony is dead?) Maybe one day I’ll compile them all into a self-published e-screed entitled “Melissa Reads Too Man…

SOURCE: bittergertrude.com at 07:32AM

Critic's Notebook: Women’s Voices Theater Festival in Washington Is an Energizing Showcase by Charles Isherwood

The festival, which runs into November, will present more than 50 new plays and musicals by women in theaters across the city.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 07:28AM

Review: Old Times at curtainup.com by Simon Saltzman

a play that has intrigued audiences since it first opened on Broadway in 1971

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 07:17AM

Snapshot: Arturo Toscanini conducts Sibelius by Terry Teachout

Arturo Toscanini leads the NBC Symphony in Sibelius’ En Saga. This performance was originally telecast on March 15, 1952: (This is the latest in a series of arts-related videos that appear…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:15AM

Almanac: Thoreau on craftsmanship by Terry Teachout

“Drive a nail home and clinch it so faithfully that you can wake up in the night and think of your work with satisfaction,—a work at which you would not be ashamed to invoke the Muse.”…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:00AM

Rob Halliday: Move forward but don’t forget the dyeline days by Rob Halliday

So, what the great computer death of 2015 (see last month’s column for the gory details) also revealed is that I’m a

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:00AM
Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Interviews: 5 minutes with: Robert Sheehan - 'The script for Wars of the Roses looked like an encyclopaedia'

The actor discusses his early acting roles and taking on Richard III

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:57AM

Theatre News: Principal cast announced for Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games

Michael Flatley's West End dance show will feature runners up from Over the Rainbow and The Voice UK

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:57AM

For a pair of couples in crisis, 'Cheats' is a slow burn by Chris Jones

If you have ever been awoken by a fight in a neighboring apartment — or found yourself watching shadows in windows across the street — you might have sympathy for the genesis of "The Che…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 06:44AM

BWW Interview: Broadway Director/Choreographer Randy Skinner Gets Tap-Happy with DAMES AT SEA by Bob Rizzo

Broadway director choreographer Randy Skinner talks about his new production of DAMES AT SEA.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:36AM

Sheila Hancock and Jenna Russell to star in Grey Gardens musical by Georgia Snow

Sheila Hancock and Jenna Russell have been cast in the European premiere of musical Grey Gardens, which will open at the Southwark

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:31AM

Real-life adventurer cast in 80 Days Around the World by Matthew Hemley

Actor and adventurer Robert Portal has been cast in the St James Theatre’s production of Around the World in 80 Days. Portal,

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:31AM
Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Arthur Miller: 'My legacy? Some good parts for actors' by Mel Gussow

In this extract from Mel Gussow’s book Conversations with Miller, the great American playwright talks in 1986 about what he thought he’d leave behind, the egotism of actors … and carpe…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:51AM

Eddie Izzard to bring epic Force Majeure tour to London by Ben Beaumont-Thomas

The comic arrives in the West End in January with ‘reloaded’ version of his four-language show for a three-week residency Related: Eddie Izzard on going into politics: 'Why shouldn't I b…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:51AM

Theatre News: Exclusive: Sheila Hancock and Jenna Russell to star in Grey Gardens

The Olivier Award-winning actresses will lead the European premiere

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:50AM

Theatre News: Casting announced for Around the World in 80 Days

Lucy Bailey's production of the classic novel will open at St James Theatre in December

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:50AM

Russell And Hancock Cast in Grey Gardens Musical by Doug Mayo

By Doug Mayo Olivier Award-winning West End Stars, Jenna Russell and Sheila Hancock, are to star in the European premiere of Grey Gardens. The musical will play a six week season at the Sout…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 05:48AM

NEWS: Grey Gardens’ European premiere stars Jenna Russell & Sheila Hancock by Press Releases

Olivier Award-winning West End stars, Sheila Hancock and Jenna Russell, are to star in the eagerly awaited European première of Grey Gardens. Based on an iconic 1975 documentary, Grey Garde…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:42AM

Sheila Hancock and Jenna Russell to Star in U.K. Premiere of Grey Gardens by Mark Shenton

Sheila Hancock and Jenna Russell are to star in the U.K premiere of the 2006 Broadway musical Grey Gardens, beginning performances Jan. 2 prior to an official opening Jan. 7 at Londno's …

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:29AM

Casting Announced For Around The World In 80 Days by Doug Mayo

By Doug Mayo Casting has been announced for a new production of Around The World in 80 Days which will run at the St James Theatre from November 26, 2015. Robert Portal will take on the role…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 05:25AM

Pure Imagination: Leslie Bricusse on searching for the perfect song by Terri Paddock

How well do you know the work of composer-lyricist Leslie Bricusse? How many songs can you name by this living legend… apart from “Pure Imagination” (and the “Oompa Loompa” theme) …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:17AM
Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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Swiss circus in £90k row with Fringe venue by Georgia Snow

A circus company is locked in a bitter dispute with a producer over a £90,000 payment, following a production at this year’s

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 04:26AM

STAGE TUBE: FUN HOME Kids Sing Goodbye Song For Sydney Lucas, Written by Former Understudy Gabby Pizzolo by Michael Dale

Though movies and TV shows would have you believe that understudies aren't very nice people, FUN HOME'sGabby Pizzolo is apparently a real sweetheart.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:21AM

Swing your pants: Trev and Simon are back by Paul Fleckney

The groovy Going Live! duo, who spent Saturday mornings mucking around with Sting and Kylie, are embarking on a sci-fi adventure with Sophie Aldred. It’s a journey into space, time and daf…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:02AM
Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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STAGE TUBE: A.R. Gurney Records SYLVIA's Pre-Show Announcement by Michael Dale

It isn't easy getting audience members to turn off their cell phones before a performance and it isn't easy recording the pre-show announcement either.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:14AM

How To Add A Call To Action On Your Facebook Page by Sarah Marczynski

About a year ago, Facebook rolled out it’s “Call to Action” buttons for organizational pages that could be crafted to invite people visiting your page to take some form of …

SOURCE: artshacker.com at 03:00AM
Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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PHOTO FLASH: Dog Owners at SYLVIA Promised a Paw-sitively Wonderful Surprise by Michael Dale

Just sharea photo on Instagram or Twitter when you come to the theatre,using the hashtag WeLoveSylvia.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:58AM

Theater review: 'Old Times'

A superb revival of Harold Pinter’s play about an enigmatic three-way relationship.

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 02:50AM

Auditions: Actors sought for ‘Nutcracker’ musical in Rockaway

Rockaway Junior Players will be holding auditions for the holiday musical, “Nutcracker."

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 02:50AM

FiveThirtyEight Determines Hip-Hop As The Only Musical Genre Fast Enough For HAMILTON by Michael Dale

Statistical proof that HAMILTON contains far more words per minute than conventional musicals.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:20AM

Mark Shenton: Audiences behaving badly on Broadway by Mark Shenton

Theatre is a two-way street – not all the drama happens on stage. We, the audience, are also there helping to make

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM

Theater News: Treasure Island Sails Its Way Onto the Lookingglass Theatre Stage

The show, coproduced with Berkeley Repertory Theatre, starts this evening.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00AM
Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Sylvia On Broadway: A Chat With Annaleigh Ashford and Julie White. by Corine Cohen

Broadway Showbiz was invited to a talk with Julie White and Annaleigh Ashford from the hit play Sylvia on Broadway. We were invited to chat with the stars at Hurley’s before an early p…

SOURCE: broadwayshowbiz.com at 01:42AM

VIDEO: Audience Members Required To Use Their Phones Throughout Performances of ELEMENTS OF OZ by Michael Dale

A live performance that requires audience members to download an app to fully view the performance.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:15AM

John Lahr Talks New Book 'JOY RIDE' at Theatre for a New Audience Tonight by BroadwayWorld

John Lahr, long-time drama critic for The New Yorker and winner of the 2015 National Book Critics Circle Award for his acclaimed biography Tennessee Williams Mad Pilgrimage of the Flesh, wil…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:15AM

Priyanka Chopra Talks "Quantico" and Embarrassing Nicknames by Young Hollywood

Priyanka Chopra Talks "Quantico" and Embarrassing Nicknames The lovely Priyanka Chopra returns to the YH Studio to fill us in on her first official American project -- the lead r…

SOURCE: Young Hollywood at 01:00AM
Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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What Happened to Theater Etiquette? by Michael Block

I had the great fortune of finally getting an opportunity to see Hamilton. I felt like I was the only person who hadn't seen it so when the chance for standing room tickets was presented, I …

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 12:36AM

Be That Guy (A Cat and Two Men)  by Darryl Reilly

This post is by Darryl Reilly Heavyset and with a sullen countenance, Mr. Marinelli plays Trey by ably conveying the character’s melancholy and witty expressiveness. The charming John Car…

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

The Reel Deal: Watch Kyle Osborne’s Movie Video Review of ‘The Martian’ by Kyle Osborne

Here is Kyle Osborne’s Movie Video Review of ‘The Martian.’ WATCH THE TRAILER: Here are DC Showtimes. Check out other Movie Video Reviews by Kyle Osborne. The post The Ree…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:06AM

“I Feel Her In My Bones,” Says Tori Amos of Writing a New Rebellious Heroine in a Violently Contempo by Carey Purcell

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Tori Amos joined forces with British playwright Samuel Adamson to write a contemporary adaptation of the Scottish fairytale The Light Princess, which played L…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Their Favorite Things: Tony Nominee Kerry Butler Shares Her Theatregoing Experiences 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 …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Stage review: When it comes to praise for 'Altar Boyz,' raise it by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Take a Christian boy band with heavenly dance moves and harmonies, mix with individual quirks and heavy doses of humor, and you have some concept of “Altar Boyz.”

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 12:00AM

Preview: Marvel heroes assemble for Consol Energy Center show by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

If you are at the gym this weekend and notice some particularly agile strong newcomers working the room, you may seeing Captain America unmasked. Or it could be Iron Man, or the Hulk, or Bla…

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 12:00AM

Kelly-Strayhorn Theater's fall lineup rich with dynamic dance by Jane Vranish / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Kelly-Strayhorn Theater’s executive director Janera Solomon is determined to create a win-win situation for artists and audiences this fall with its KST Presents programming.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 12:00AM

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