Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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Video: MD Theatre Guide Website Demonstration by Mark Beachy

VIDEO: This video demonstrates what the website looks like and showcases some of its features.

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 11:59PM

Boogie Stomp! by Ryan Mikita

This post is by Ryan Mikita Performed by two bonafide Boogie Woogie experts, Baldori and Migliazza are positioned on stage next to each other in front of their dueling grand pianos. With a l…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 11:54PM

STAGE TUBE: Gabriel Ebert and Matt Ryan Talk Of Emile Zola's Scandalous THERESE RAQUIN by Michael Dale

Matt Ryan says its about, 'what happens when two people give in to their most primal urges and instincts.'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:52PM

Remembering the Man by Arts Review

At an exclusive Catholic boys school in Melbourne in 1976, an arty and flamboyant Tim Conigrave fell madly in love with John Caleo, the captain of the school’s football team… the rest is…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 11:42PM

‘Power’ Writer Courtney Kemp Agboh: Don’t Segregate Women Showrunners – New York TV Fest by Jeremy Gerard

“I think I would love for it not to be a thing when there are a bunch of women show runners somewhere,” Agbo told an appreciative crowd at Tuesday night’s creative keynote …

SOURCE: Deadline at 11:41PM

Lure of the Sun: Charles Blackman in Queensland by Arts Review

Brisbane’s influence on the art of Charles Blackman, one of Australia’s most important artists, will be explored in a new exhibition at the Queensland Art Gallery (QAG) from 7 November 2…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 11:31PM

American Classical Orchestra and Chorus: Georg Philipp Telemann’s “Day of Judgment” by Jean Ballard Terepka

This post is by Jean Ballard Terepka The American Classical Orchestra and Chorus' recent performance of Georg Philipp Telemann's "Der Tag des Gerichts" (Day of Judgment) realized the very be…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 11:15PM

Checking In With Fringe Encores: Part 2 by Linda

As you enter the SoHo Playhouse for Wasted, an Edinburgh Fringe transfer, there is a fun, club-like energy. Loud music plays, lights flash, and the actors, Serena Jennings and Will Merr…

SOURCE: Pataphysical Science at 11:13PM

On the Couch with Andy Harmsen by Arts Review

Who is Andy Harmsen? Playwright, sound designer, composer, writer. Co-runs a strange little theatre company called Sly Rat Theatre Company. What would you do differently to what you do now? …

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 11:10PM

BWW Recap: SCREAM QUEENS Spends 'Seven Minutes in Hell' in a Great Bottle Episode by Gunnar Larson

This week the three episode Halloween arc of SCREAM QUEENS ends. The show spends little time messing around and gets to the core of this episode immediately. The sisters vote, and it's revea…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:06PM

Review Roundup: David Lindsay-Abaire's RIPCORD Opens Off-Broadway by Review Roundups

Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere ofRipcord, the new comedy by Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire, directed by Tony and Emmy Award winner David Hyde Pierce, opens tonight, Octo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:06PM

The Question That Is Going To Take Awhile To Answer by Joe Patti

As promised yesterday, today I am going to continue discussing my observations from attending the Society for Arts Entrepreneurship in Education (SAEE) conference this weekend. I think it be…

SOURCE: Butts In The Seats at 11:06PM

Here's what's topping Shazam charts in St. Louis

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

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 11:06PM

'Angel Street' brings heavenly design to the Rep

A melodrama set in Victorian London presents a psychological battle of the sexes

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 11:06PM

Review: Ripcord

Seniors behave badly in David Lindsay-Abaire's latest comedy.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00PM
Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Robert McDougall: Rob Guest Endowment Finalist 2015 by Cassie Tongue

The Rob Guest Endowment annual gala concert will take place on Monday November 9, where six finalists — emerging stars of Australian musical theatre — will take the stage at Sydney’s L…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 10:55PM

Spotlight on: "King Charles III"

The Queen is dead. After a lifetime of waiting, Prince Charles ascends the throne. A future of power lies before him...but how to rule?

SOURCE: Tony Awards at 10:52PM

Support Rosie's Theater Kids! Bid To Join Rosie O'Donnell For On A Night At HAMILTON, Followed By A Backstage Visit by Michael Dale

Rosie O'Donnell has set up a page on CharityBuzz to auction off a premium seat next to her for a performance of Hamilton, followed by a backstage visit with Lin-Manuel Miranda and the cast.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:46PM

Fans Petition for DVD of UK's THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW LIVE Tour by Jessica Khan

Double feature Fans are petitioning the 20th Century Fox Film Corporation, FOX Broadcasting Company and Lou Adler to release the recording of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW LIVE's September 2015 prod…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:46PM

Aisle View: Let 'er Rip by Steven Suskin

Holland Taylor and Marylouise Burke in Ripcord. Photo: Joan Marcus Put David Lindsay-Abaire, Holland Taylor,...

SOURCE: Huffington Post at 10:44PM

Rituals of Art and Hatred by Arts Review

Michael Dalley is bringing his hit show of the Adelaide and Melbourne Cabaret Festivals, Rituals of Art and Hatred to The Butterfly Club for a limited season from 27 October 2015. Over the l…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 10:42PM

Review: ‘Ripcord,’ a Comic Tale of Adversaries by Ben Brantley

Two women of opposing temperaments share a room in a retirement home, in David Lindsay-Abaire’s play, from the Manhattan Theater Club.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:33PM

Review: ‘Futurity,’ in a Civil War Setting, Wishes for Today’s Technology by Charles Isherwood

This odd and often beguiling show written by César Alvarez with his band the Lisps is a show made for brainiacs.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:33PM

Rock the Schools! Andrew Lloyd Webber Donates Instruments to 20 Public Schools Across NYC by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld has just learned thatAndrew Lloyd Webber willprovide musical instruments for 20 public middle schools across New York City as part of a new program called 'Rock the Schools.'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:03PM

Review: The Fairytale Lives of Russian Girls (Trap Door Theatre) by Scotty Zacher

Though Fairytale Lives is too abstract to touch the heart, it does wonderfully illustrate our sense of communal connectivity and the importance of mythological literacy. Recommended. (read …

SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 10:03PM

Review: Futurity

The Lisps pen a new musical about the development of artificial intelligence during the Civil War.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:00PM
Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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Mike McLeish named new Artistic Director of the Melbourne Cabaret Festival by Arts Review

Star of Keating the Musical and seasoned cabaret performer, Mike McLeish has been announced as the new Artistic Director of the Melbourne Cabaret Festival. “I couldn’t be more excite…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 09:55PM

Laura Michelle Kelly, Marc Kudisch and More Join BROADWAY'S GOT GUTS Benefit, 11/2 by BroadwayWorld

More stars have joined BROADWAY'S GOT GUTSto celebrate the memory of Nancy LaMott on the 20th anniversary of her death to benefit the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America onMonday, Nove…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:31PM

VIDEO: American Theatre Wing's Love Letter to New York's Sing-along Showtune Bar, Marie's Crisis by Michael Dale

Find out what a night at Marie's Crisis is all about in a video profile where employees and regulars sing praises in between singing showtunes.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:31PM

Futurity Review: A Civil War Science Fiction Musical About Peace Etc by New York Theater

In “Futurity,” a genre-bending show created by the indie band The Lisps, a soldier during the Civil War contacts the daughter of a famous 19th century British poet to help him build “a…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 09:30PM

'Ripcord' review: A sitcom for seniors

Pulitzer-winning playwright ("The Rabbit Hole") David Lindsay-Abaire and actor-turned-director David Hyde Pierce bring their professionalism and comic timing -- but little credible justifica…

SOURCE: Newsday Subscription at 09:15PM

Finding the Birdsong in Man Covets Bird by Michael Van Duzer

by MICHAEL VAN DUZER is a moment in 24th Street Theatre’s production of Finegan Kruckemeyer's Man Covets Bird when the two performers execute an exuberant dance choreographed and scor…

SOURCE: thisstage.la at 09:04PM

'Ripcord': Theater Review by David Rooney

Marylouise Burke and Holland Taylor wage war over desirable elder-care quarters in David Lindsay-Abaire's new comedy, directed by David Hyde Pierce.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:00PM
Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Review: A Comedy of Tenors at curtainup.com by Simon Saltzman

Ludwig's gleeful almost giddy text that will keep you laughing, sometimes even hoping for a breather

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 08:38PM

Review:Rothschild & Sons at curtainup.com by Elyse Sommer

A new, more intimate look at the 1970 musical.

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 08:38PM

Marylouise Burke, Holland Taylor Star in Knotty 'Ripcord' by Robert Kahn

David Lindsay-Abaire's uneven comedy is about two women of a certain age locked in a high-stakes battle over personal space. David Hyde Pierce directs.

SOURCE: NBC New York at 08:13PM

Futurity: Theater review by David Cote

In this retro-utopian concert turned musical, Civil War solider Julian (César Alvarez) and British mathematician Ada (Sammmy Tunis)­ muse rapturously on brain mechanics and consciousness c…

SOURCE: Time Out at 08:13PM

ArtsBeat: Tough, Ribald Anne Meara Is Recalled at Tribute by Richard Sandomir

Family members Jerry, Amy and Ben Stiller recall Anne Meara, who died in May.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 08:13PM

IMPRESSIONS OF: Eryc Taylor's "The Exhibit" by The Dance Enthusiast

"Eryc Taylor choreographs his near naked, perfectly toned, supple dancers with a cat’s sinuousness, a child’s delight in creepy insects, and, most interestingly, with an explorer’s int…

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 08:00PM
Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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HIDDEN – Edinburgh by Thom Dibdin

From the bowels of the Lyceum up into its gods, the Lyceum Youth Theatre expose and explore the building’s hidden spaces and lost souls. These are the places that are little trod in modern…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:56PM

“Carrie the KILLER Musical” – Los Angeles musical theater review by Pauline Adamek

Now playing at the Los Angeles Theatre is Carrie the Musical, an exciting musical production, packed with great songs, fantastic voices and performances, and a compelling storyline. Most peo…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 07:55PM

VIDEO FLASHBACK: A STAR WARS Musical? One-Man STAR WARS? It's Been Done by Michael Dale

While Broadway has yet to see a live adaptation of Lucas' epic, there have beenvaliant efforts made to bring STAR WARS to the stage.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:55PM

Going Green On the Great White Way

Theater fans and industry professionals now have their own recycling event to look forward to tomorrow, Oct. 21 in New York City’s Duffy Square. Broadway Green Alliance will be accepti…

SOURCE: Backstage at 07:32PM

Review: The Terrible/The New Colony by Christopher Kidder-Mostrom

RECOMMENDED If you take the events surrounding Virginia Woolf’s suicide, turn them into an art installation, and then plummet her updated self into a “No Exit”-like Hell, then you have…

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 07:30PM

Special Section in American Theatre Magazine covers Artists with Disabilities by Tracey Paleo

The November 2015 issue of American Theatre Magazine includes a special section covering theater artists with disabilities and associated topics: Deaf and disabled theatre artists have bee…

SOURCE: footlights.click at 07:24PM

BAM Sets 2016 Winter/Spring Season of Theater, Dance, Music and Opera by BroadwayWorld

Joseph V. Melillo, executive producer of the Brooklyn Academy of Music, today announced programming for the 2016 WinterSpring Season. The season runs from January 16 through June 12 and comp…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:24PM

RIPCORD - Talkin' Broadway's Review by Matthew Murray

Even given the myriad recent changes in health care law, heart medication can be costly.

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 07:12PM

Steve Martin & Edie Brickell's Bright Star Sets Broadway Dates; Carmen Cusack Will Headline by Ryan McPhee

Bright Star will soar up the east coast and land on Broadway this spring. As previously speculated, the Steve Martin and Edie Brickell musical will transfer from D.C.’s Kennedy Center …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:03PM

Watch Footage of Holland Taylor & Marylouise Burke in Ripcord Off-Broadway by Broadway.com

Check out these video clips of Holland Taylor, Marylouise Burke and more starring in David Lindsay-Abaire's new off-Broadway comedy Ripcord, directed by David Hyde Pierce.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:03PM

The Odyssey: Artistic director Rupert Goold says he plans to exhibit event at different venues across London by Nick Clark, Nick Clark

'We’ve decided to make it harder for ourselves by moving it around London'

SOURCE: The Independent at 07:03PM
Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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A Christmas Story Set To Make Philadelphia Premiere by Chris Luner

Were heading back to Philadelphia today as we continue and expand our theatre coverage in the city of Brotherly Love (And our original hometown)! With an already legit theatre scene that pro…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 06:55PM

Bruce and Rumer Willis share Broadway bows

Bruce Willis and daughter Rumer talk about making Broadway debuts, in the same season.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 06:53PM

Old Globe-bred 'Bright Star' names Broadway cast by James Hebert

Carmen Cusack will reprise lead role in musical created by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 06:53PM

Steve Martin, Edie Brickell musical coming to Broadway by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- The new musical "Bright Star" from Grammy-winners Steve Martin and Edie Brickell will light up the Great White Way this spring, starring Carmen Cusa…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 06:53PM

Plaques and Tangles, Royal Court Theatre by Aleks Sierz

Once upon a time, quite recently, you couldn’t move for plays about youth. Now, there’s been an avalanche of dramas about ageing, usually in the context of dementia and family life. Mayb…

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 06:52PM

I DON’T KNOW HAMILTON: 9 Things I Know About Hamilton Based Off of Twitter by @actor_friend

I have not seen Hamilton. I have not listened to Hamilton. I have not read one article, nor watched any interviews, press footage, or GIFs. Anything I know about the show, I’ve lear…

SOURCE: annoyingactorfriend.com at 06:52PM

Rob Marshall Pulls New Details Out of the Carpet Bag for MARY POPPINS Film; Julie Andrews to Play a Role? by Jessica Khan

As previously reported, Rob Marshall Into the Woods, Chicago will direct a new Disney film based on their classic 1964 movie, MARY POPPINS. Speaking to Vulture, the helmer revealed more abou…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:46PM

New York Theater Workshop Rides a Wave With Care by Michael Paulson

The company in the East Village has long championed challenging but often also difficult new work.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 06:46PM

ArtsBeat: Steve Martin-Edie Brickell Musical ‘Bright Star’ Sets Broadway Opening by Scott Heller

“Bright Star,” which had its premiere in San Diego, will play the Kennedy Center before Broadway.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 06:46PM

NYPD Using Play About Anne Frank and Emmett Till to Teach Cops Racial Sensitivity by Robert Viagas

The New York Police Department has turned to the stage to help coach future cops on racial sensitivity, according to The New York Post.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:30PM

Steve Martin-Edie Brickell Bright Star Musical Sets Broadway Cast by Adam Hetrick

Casting has been announced for the new musical Bright Star, from Grammy and Emmy winner Steve Martin and Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Edie Brickell, which will arrive on Broadway…

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:30PM

Chicago theater openings for the week of Oct. 23-29

FRIDAY | "The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane": A toy rabbit travels around the world to discover a miracle in this adaptation of Kate DiCamillo's Newbery Award-winner. Through Nov. 15 a…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 06:30PM

Opera Philadelphia unveils a grand festival plan

In a bold move aimed at making Philadelphia a compelling stop on the opera-lover circuit, Opera Philadelphia is restructuring its season to create an opera festival each September that would…

SOURCE: Philly.com at 06:25PM

Steve Martin, Edie Brickell Musical ‘Bright Star’ Sets Broadway Dates, Cast by Gordon Cox

“Bright Star,” the bluegrass musical by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, has locked in its Broadway details, setting a March opening with a cast headed by Carmen Cusack, who origi…

SOURCE: Variety at 06:25PM

Misty Copeland: "My career really is just now beginning" by Jocelyn Noveck

NEW YORK (AP) -- Misty Copeland has already achieved a crossover pop culture fame that few dancers could ever hope to have. She's a best-selling author, a celebrity spokesper…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 06:25PM

Unhealthy by Alison Durkee

Interdependency. The post Unhealthy appeared first on Exeunt Magazine NYC.

SOURCE: exeuntnyc.com at 06:23PM

Go Inside Greenwich Village’s Showtune Dive Bar, Marie’s Crisis “The Island of Misfit Toys for Peop by Robert Viagas

The American Theatre Wing's "Working in the Theatre" video series visited Marie's Crisis, a bar where theatre lovers gather around the piano every evening and sing their fa…

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:20PM

Up on the Marquee: LORD OF THE DANCE: DANGEROUS GAMES by Walter McBride

Following an acclaimed sold-out run in London,Live NationandMichael Flatleypresent the Broadway and New York premiere of Lord of the Dance Dangerous Games, created, directed by and starring …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:14PM

Photo Coverage: Meet the Company of Vineyard Theatre's GIGANTIC! by Walter McBride

Artistic Directors Douglas Aibel and Sarah Sternpresentthe first show of Vineyard Theatre's 2015-2016 season, the musical comedy GIGANTIC, beginning previews at The Acorn Theatre Theatre Ro…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:14PM

Breaking News: Carmen Cusack to Make Broadway Debut in Steve Martin & Edie Brickell's BRIGHT STAR; Dates Set! by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld is excited to announce the complete cast and Broadway dates forthe new musical BRIGHT STAR from Grammy and Emmy winner Steve Martin and Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Edie Br…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:14PM

TWITTER WATCH: Andrew Lloyd Webber Declares First Day of Class at SCHOOL OF ROCK by Michael Dale

Andrew Loyd Webber himself takes to Twitter to wishthe SCHOOL OF ROCK company a happy first day of class

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:14PM

David Tennant and More to Lead RSC's 'KING AND COUNTRY' Tour at BAM This Spring by BroadwayWorld

BAM has confirmed plans forRoyal Shakespeare Company's productions of William Shakespeare's history plays, RICHARD II HENRY IV Parts I and II and HENRY V, all directed by RSC Artistic Direct…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:10PM

Theater News: Ugly Lies the Bone Extends at Roundabout Underground

Mamie Gummer stars in the drama about an injured soldier's homecoming.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM

Theater News: Steve Martin and Edie Brickell's New Musical Bright Star Will Play Broadway

The production will hit the Great White Way after a run at the Kennedy Center.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM
Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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'The Terrible' review: The title says it all by Chris Jones

Alas, "The Terrible" is pretty terrible. Morgan McNaught's new play, which premiered Monday night at The Den Theatre as a New Colony production under the shrill direction of Jesse Roth, is …

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 05:54PM

Photo Flash: Stars of AVENUE Q Welcome SHEAR MADNESS to New World Stages by BroadwayWorld

Members of the cast of AVENUE Q welcomed the cast of Shear Madness to New World Stages, where they begin performances this Thursday

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:51PM

Trip of Love – Ah, Yes, I Think I Remember It Well – the 60s by Sandi Durell

      By: Sandi Durell   Whether you lived it, or are a recent visitor to the songs of peace, love, psychedelic images, and go-go dancers, this trip down... The post Trip…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 05:51PM

DARK TOURISM Park Theatre, N4 by Libby Purves

CELEBRITY CULTURE DECODED – FURIOUSLY I’m a bit late on the curve catching this, but it runs all week with two more matinees, so Roll up! Shudder as you savour the freakish world…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:41PM

Life’s a circus in joyous ‘Pippin’ revival by Everett Evans, Houston Chronicle

Houston Chronicle theater critic Everett Evans reviews the national touring production of the Tony-winning revival of "Pippin." It plays at the Hobby Center through Sunday. 

SOURCE: Houston Chronicle Subscription at 05:40PM

‘Gimme a Band’ delves into Carmen Miranda’s all-too-colorful story by Celia Wren

A big tip of a tropical-fruit-bedecked hat to Pointless Theatre for its distinctive and ebullient contribution to the Women’s Voices Theater Festival. Many young theater companies might qu…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 05:30PM

Lindsey Ferrentino's Ugly Lies the Bone, Starring Mamie Gummer, Extends Off-Broadway by Imogen Lloyd Webber

After garnering rave reviews, Lindsey Ferrentino's Ugly Lies the Bone, starring a magnificent Mamie Gummer, will extend off-Broadway. The world premiere is now scheduled to play through …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:29PM

Side by Side Flea Market Shenanigans with Broadway Stars by Broadway.com

Susan Blackwell gets your favorite Broadway stars to sing a little and laugh a lot at the 2015 BC/EFA Flea Market.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:29PM

Video! Get on Board Dames at Sea with These Clips of the Tap-Happy Musical by Broadway.com

Get a glimpse of the golden era of movie musicals with Broadway's taptastic Dames at Sea.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:29PM

ArtsBeat: Royal Shakespeare Company Will Bring History Plays to BAM by Jennifer Schuessler

“King and Country: Shakespeare’s Great Cycle of Kings,” presented by the Royal Shakespeare Company, will be performed at the Brooklyn Academy of Music from March 24 to May 1.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:20PM

Photo Flash: First Look at Bertie Carvel in THE HAIRY APE at The Old Vic by BroadwayWorld

The Old Vic welcomesBertie Carvel in Richard Jones' new production of THE HAIRY APE, the second production in Matthew Warchus' opening season as Artistic Director. THE HAIRY APE opens on 29 …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:15PM

How Dancer Michiko Brought Authenticity To THE KING AND I After Imprisoned In Japanese Internment Camp by Michael Dale

The young dancer often clashed with choreographer Jerome Robbins, who hired her as a dance consultant.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:15PM

Roundabout's UGLY LIES THE BONE, Starring Mamie Gummer, Extends into December by BroadwayWorld

Roundabout Theatre Company's Roundabout Underground world-premiere production of UGLY LIES THE BONE, which opened to widespread critical acclaim Off-Broadway, is now extended by two weeks th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:14PM

A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE Begins Tomorrow on Broadway; Preview Balcony Seats $20 by BroadwayWorld

A friendly reminderPreviews begin tomorrow night Wednesday, October 21 at 8pm for the Young Vic's critically-acclaimed production of Arthur Miller's A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE, directed by Ivo v…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:14PM

Kennedy Center Honors Producer Michael Stevens Dies as 48 by TV News Desk

Directors Guild of America has confirmed that Kennedy Center Honors producer and Emmy nominee Michael Stevens has died. He was 48.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:14PM

UPDATED: Download the New BroadwayWorld App for Your iPhone & iPad! by BroadwayWorld

More Broadway No problem. BroadwayWorld is excited to announce that we've just launched an updated version of our iPhoneiPad app- BroadwayWorld HD, 1.9. Now you can get double the BroadwayWo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:14PM

STAGE TUBE: ALLEGIANCE Stars George Takei and Telly Leung Chat New Musical and More by Stage Tube

ALLEGIANCE stars George Takei and Telly Leung stopped by GOOD DAY NEW YORK today to discuss the new musical and its long journey to Broadway. Check out the interview below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:14PM

How to Get Keira Knightley, Jessica Lange and Clive Owen to Work on Broadway for Peanuts by Suzy Evans

Roundabout Theatre Company artistic director Todd Haimes and casting director Jim Carnahan discuss what it takes to pack their 50th anniversary season with top talent.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 05:07PM

Royal Shakespeare Company to Rule at BAM This Spring by Robert Viagas

The Royal Shakespeare Company's King & Country: Shakespeare’s Great Cycle of Kings, a cycle of four Shakespeare plays about great monarchs, will be presented at the Bro…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:05PM

REVIEW: The Bandstand, Papermill Playhouse ✭✭✭✭✭ by Stephen Collins

By Stephen Collins Director Andy Blankenbuehler has achieved something remarkable and electrifying here. Together with David Korins (Scenic design), Jeff Croiter (Lighting design) and Paloma…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 05:03PM

Theater News: First Look at Scenes From Ripcord, Starring Holland Taylor and Marylouise Burke

David Lindsay-Abaire's world-premiere comedy opens tonight.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM

Theater News: Spring Awakening Producers Honored With Champion of Change Award

The Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities recognized the Deaf West revival.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM

Review: Travels With My Aunt

The Keen Company brings Graham Greene's comical novel to life at Theatre Row.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM
Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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'The Terrible' review: The title says it all by Chris Jones

Alas, "The Terrible" is pretty terrible. Morgan McNaught's new play, which premiered Monday night at The Den Theatre as a New Colony production under the shrill direction of Jesse Roth, is b…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 04:54PM

Daniel Craig and David Oyelowo to Star in ‘Othello’ Off-Broadway by Taylor Mikel

Films stars Daniel Craig and David Oyelowo will tackle two of Shakespeare’s most challenging roles when they headline an Off-Broadway production of Othello, scheduled for fall 2016 at New …

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 04:43PM

Exclusive Music Video! Jarrod Spector and Kelli Barrett Sing 'The Divorce Medley' by Broadway.com

Broadway married couple Jarrod Spector and Kelli Barrett sing a medley of tunes written by divorced people. Catch their 54 Below show, This is Dedicated, running October 20-23.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:31PM

Odds & Ends: Misery's Laurie Metcalf on the Kathy Bates Comparisons, Chita Rivera Returns to the Stage & More by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. Misery's Laurie Metcalf on the Kathy Bates Comparisons Laurie Metcalf has been opening up about taking on the role of B…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:31PM

Bed Trick: a short film inspired by The Changeling - video by Noah Payne-Frank

A babysitter, a bag full of toys, and an envelope stuffed full of cash ... Inspired by Thomas Middleton and William Rowley's unsettling Jacobean tragedy The Changeling, watch the latest in o…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:26PM

Michael Stevens, Emmy-Winning ‘Kennedy Center Honors’ Producer, Dies at 48 by Dave McNary

Michael Stevens, the longtime writer-producer of the annual Kennedy Center Honors, has died. He was 48. The Directors Guild of America announced Stevens’ death on its website Tuesday. …

SOURCE: Variety at 04:21PM

Lupine Nyong’o Will Star on Broadway in Play ‘Eclipsed,’ Written by ‘Walking Dead’ Star by Gordon Cox

Lupita Nyong’o will take her passion project “Eclipsed” all the way to Broadway, with the play — written by Danai Gurira, the playwright who is also a star of “…

SOURCE: Variety at 04:21PM

Women in Chicago Theater, Through a Playwright’s Eyes by Shawn C. Harris

"...simply having a female leader does not necessarily lead to widespread gender parity."

SOURCE: Clyde Fitch Report at 04:21PM

John Leguizamo Gets the Last Laugh by Matthew Kassel

The actor's first graphic novel, 'Ghetto Klown,' may not endear him to those in Hollywood.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 04:21PM

Lupita Nyong’o and TWD’s Michonne Are Headed to Broadway by Nate Jones

Lupita Nyong'o will be the latest Oscar winner to come to Broadway when her production of Eclipsed, a play by The Walking Dead's Danai Gurira, moves uptown from the Public Theater in Fe…

SOURCE: Vulture at 04:21PM

Rob Marshall: This Definitely Isn’t a Mary Poppins Remake by Katie Van Syckle

"It is not a new Mary Poppins," Marshall told Vulture last night at the National Arts Awards about his upcoming Disney musical about the iconic nanny. Instead, Marshall's projec…

SOURCE: Vulture at 04:21PM

Next Stop for Cameron Mackintosh’s Les Misrables Is Singapore; New Cast Announced by Olivia Clement

Cameron Mackintosh's production of Les Misérables, currently playing in Sydney, Australia, will open at Singapore’s Esplanade Theatre in May 2016, marking 20 years s…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:17PM

Broadway’s Javert Will Star in Singapore Staging of Les Misrables by Olivia Clement

Cameron Mackintosh's production of Les Misérables, currently playing in Sydney, Australia, will open at Singapore’s Esplanade Theatre in May 2016, marking 20 years s…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:17PM

Gender Will Be Explored in Free, Three-Day Just Like a Woman Event at Abrons Arts Center by Olivia Clement

Abrons Arts Center will present Just Like a Woman, a free, three-day program of performances, installations, cabarets, screenings, panels and book launches that examine representations o…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:09PM

Exclusive: Tamara Tunie Returns to Feinstein’s/54 Below with Pittsburgh Tribute by April Reign

While you may not know her name, you definitely know her face and work. Tamara Tunie is a consummate performer, finding her home on both stage, the silver screen, and television.  Tomorrow …

SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 04:09PM

BWW TV: Good Times Are Here to Stay! Watch Highlights from DAMES AT SEA by BroadwayWorld TV

DAMES AT SEA set sail at Broadway'sHelen HayesTheatre 240 West 44 Street, on September 24, 2015, and opens tomorrow, October 22, 2015. Below, check out a first look at the cast in action

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:08PM

Photo Flash: Set Sail! Check Out New Shots from Broadway's DAMES AT SEA by BroadwayWorld

The first Broadway production of Dames at Sea opens at Broadway's Helen Hayes Theater 240 W 44th Street, Thursday, October 22, 2015, at 630pm. Check out new production shots below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:08PM

Photo Flash: First Look at Jacquelyn Piro Donovan, Laurel Harris, Jennifer Cody and More in NCT's INTO THE WOODS by BroadwayWorld

North Carolina Theatre, the region's premiere nonprofit professional regional theatre producing Broadway musical revivals, is thrilled to announce a strong mix of Broadway and regional talen…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:08PM

Photo Coverage: James Lapine Honored at the SDCF's Mr. Abbott Awards Cocktail Reception by Walter McBride

Acclaimed Director James Lapine was honored with the 2015 Mr. Abbott Award for the outstanding artistry and creativity of his forty-year and counting career on Monday October 19th.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:08PM

Carmen Cusak & Edie Brickell Join Lilly Awards Broadway Cabaret Lineup by BroadwayWorld

Edie Brickell and Carmen Cusak have been added to the roster of performers for The Lilly Awards Broadway Cabaret, an evening of musical showstoppers written by women and performed by Broadwa…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:08PM

George Takei and Telly Leung Discuss New Musical Allegiance (Video) by Andrew Gans

George Takei and Telly Leung, who star in the new Broadway musical Allegiance, appeared on "Good Day New York" to discuss the production that is currently playing the Longacre Thea…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:05PM

Video Flash: Watch This Video Montage of Broadway's Dames at Sea

The musical's first-ever revival opens this week at the Helen Hayes Theatre.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:00PM
Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Review: ‘Welcome to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,’ a Musical by Neil Genzlinger

A Texas couple transition to a world where Western and Saudi elements mix uneasily in this musical from Monk Parrots, at 59E59 Theaters.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 03:58PM

Lupita Nyong’o to Star on Broadway in ‘Eclipsed’ by Taylor Mikel

Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o will make her Broadway debut when Eclipsed transfers from its Off-Broadway Public Theater to the John Golden Theater, currently home of the limited run of The G…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 03:54PM

Terri White says farewell with special Kennedy Center concert (review) by Christopher Henley

You might not expect a highlight of a cabaret concert to include the singer passing off her mic to the piano player, revealing a row of variously filled Makers Mark bottles, pulling out a pa…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 03:51PM

The Magic Tree at Keegan Theatre (review) by Steven McKnight

The Magic Tree sounds like the title of a children’s play, but consider that the first of several times that Irish playwright Ursula Rani Sarma plays with the audience’s expectations. So…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 03:51PM

10 Plays, Musicals & Parties To Get You Ready for Halloween in New York City

Here's how New York is celebrating Halloween in 2015.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 03:50PM

Unseamly by Ryan Mikita

This post is by Ryan Mikita Director Sarah C. Carlsen does an excellent job of utilizing minimalism to tell the story. "Unseamly" is told in a non-linear format, and relies heavily on flashb…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 03:40PM

‘Sex, Lies and Nomophobia’ in Emilio Williams’ ‘Smartphones’ at Ambassador Theater Opening Tonight by Eliza Anna Falk

Smartphones, A Pocket-Size Farce – produced by and Ambassador Theater in partnership with the Embassy of Spain and Spain arts and Culture, directed by Helen Hayes Award recipient Joe…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 03:39PM

Highlights From Dames at Sea, a Celebration of Classic Movie Musicals

Lesli Margherita , John Bolton, Mara Davi, Eloise Kropp, Danny Gardner and Cary Tedder head the cast of the new Broadway production of Dames at Sea. The George Haimsohn (book, lyrics), Robin…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:31PM

Stacey Sargeant Will Replace Saycon Sengbloh in Eclipsed, Starring Lupita Nyong’o, Off-Broadway by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Stacey Sargeant will take over for Saycon Sengbloh in the acclaimed off-Broadway production of Eclipsed from November 3. Starring Lupita Nyong’o, who will be transferring with the show…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:30PM

Review: Ovid’s Metamorphoses, Earl Haig Hall by Holly O'Mahony

Blending Ovid’s epic Roman poem into scenes of 1940s London, and peppering this concoction with slick moments of magical realism, Pants on Fire have created a theatrical masterpiece in Ovi…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 03:26PM

Review: UBU and the Truth Commission, Print Room by Rebekah Ellerby

How far would you go to avoid the truth? Pa Ubu goes spectacularly far, to the extent that ‘truth’ becomes farcically undermined as a concept in late 90s South Africa where this …

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 03:26PM

Sinatra at 100 – Symphony Space by Sandi Durell

  Symphony Space celebrated “Sinatra at 100” in a nine-hour musical marathon marking his Centennial with 100 songs and a wide variety of entertainers and musicians.     &#…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 03:20PM

A Magical Night: TRW Celebrates 10th Anniversary Rocking the NYC Harbor! by Fred Stuart

Musical Theatre licensing house Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW) hosted 175 regional theatre managers and creatives for a celebration of our 10th year representing Broadway, Off Broadway an…

SOURCE: Theatrical Rights Worldwide at 03:19PM

Eric Petersen & Veronica Kuehn to Star in ELF at Theater at Madison Square Garden by BroadwayWorld

BSL Enterprises, LLC and MSG Entertainment announced today casting for the upcoming holiday production of ELF The Musical, which will play the Theater at Madison Square Garden as part of the…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:15PM

Pics! Bernadette Peters, Andrew Rannells, Stephen Sondheim and More Honor James Lapine with the 2015 by Monica Simoes

Director and playwright James Lapine was honored by the Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF) with the 2015 Mr. Abbott Award, which is named for director George Abbott and is …

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:07PM

Listen to Jessie J. Slay “Part of Your World” (Audio) by Joe Gambino

Grammy-nominated British recording artist Jessie J. recorded "Part of Your World" from "The Little Mermaid" for the upcoming compilation album "We Love Disney.&q…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:07PM

New York Return of Elf Will Star Eric Petersen and Christiane Noll by Adam Hetrick

Casting has been announced for the upcoming holiday tour of Elf, which will return to the Theater at Madison Square Garden in December. Eric Petersen will star as Buddy, with Tony Award nomi…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:07PM

Review: A Three Part Race and Identity Play by Michael Block

Sometimes a piece of theater starts off so well. The plot is intriguing. The commentary is stimulating. The actors are great. And then a curtain gets ripped down and everything that just cam…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 03:03PM

Eric Petersen & Veronica Kuehn to Star in EFL at Theater at Madison Square Garden by BroadwayWorld

BSL Enterprises, LLC and MSG Entertainment announced today casting for the upcoming holiday production of ELF The Musical, which will play the Theater at Madison Square Garden as part of the…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:03PM

STAGE TUBE: SPRING AWAKENING's Michael Arden Sings THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME's 'Out There' by Michael Dale

A taste of his performance from earlier this year in the musical's U.S. premiere production.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:03PM

BWW TV: Watch Highlights of Holland Taylor & More in MTC's RIPCORD by BroadwayWorld TV

Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere ofRipcord, the new comedy by Pulitzer Prize winnerDavid Lindsay-Abaire, directed by Tony and Emmy Award winnerDavid Hyde Pierce, opens tonight, Octobe…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:03PM

BWW TV: Watch Season 2 Commentary for THE RESIDUALS- Episode 8, 'Realism' by The Residuals

It's not too late to catch up on Season 2 of everyone's favorite web-comedy- THE RESIDUALS, which you can find exclusively here on BroadwayWorld.CLICK HEREto binge-watch all ten episodes Thi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:03PM

VIDEO: James Corden Shares a Song to Help Get ELLEN on The Telly in the UK by TV News Desk

James Corden is the latest star from the UK to join Ellen's cause, a spot on British Television. Below, watch his contribution to GetElleyOnTheTelly

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:03PM

Review: Brilliantly twisted 'House Party' at iO Chicago by Nina Metz

I'm predisposed to liking any show that exposes its dark comedic instincts right off the bat, but break up those moments with fully committed, quasi-cheesy dance moves that might as well hav…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 03:00PM

Photo Flash: Meet the Stars of Signature Theatre's Girlstar

Anton Dudley and Brian Feinstein's new musical is currently running in Washington, D.C.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM

Theater News: Eric Peterson, Veronica Kuehn, Christiane Noll Lead Cast of New York Revival of Elf

The musical returns to the Big Apple in time for the holiday season.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM

REVIEW: Last days of vaudeville in 'Wacky Wonky Whispering Wasplike Variety Show!' by Nina Metz

Spoofing a 1930s vaudeville show and featuring performers staring into the abyss of vaudeville's future (in other words, no future at all), this might be one of the more deranged homages to …

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 03:00PM
Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Robert Binet looks to modernize gender identity in traditional ballet by Martha Schabas

The 24-year-old explores his craft’s complex relationship with contemporary values at TEDxToronto

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 02:58PM

‘Mozart and Friends’ at The National Chamber Ensemble by J.M. Greig by Guest Author

The National Chamber Ensemble opened its ninth season in style at the Rosslyn Spectrum Theatre on Saturday with a program entitled Mozart and Friends. After introductory remarks by guest hos…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:54PM

The Elephant in Every Room I Enter by Theasy.com

The Elephant in Every Room I Enter Off Off Broadway, La MaMa's First Floor Theater Reviewed by Billy McEntee BOTTOM LINE: Gardiner Comfort delivers a one-man show about his life with Touret…

SOURCE: Theatre is Easy at 02:52PM

Madonna takes control in San Jose by Leslie Katz

It’s really hard to determine exactly which part of Madonna’s “Rebel Heart” tour, which hit San Jose’s SAP Center on Monday night, was the best. Was it when she emerged » The …

SOURCE: The San Francisco Examiner at 02:47PM

Pics! Bernadette Peters, Andrew Rannells, Stephen Sondheim and More Honor James Lapine by Monica Simoes

Director and playwright James Lapine was honored by the Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF) with the 2015 Mr. Abbott Award, which is named for director George Abbott and is …

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:42PM

Sisters’ Follies: Between Two Worlds by Victor Gluck, Editor-In-Chief

This post is by Victor Gluck, Editor-in-Chief With a cast led by downtown icons Joey Arias and Julie Atlas Muz, "Sisters’ Follies" includes life size puppets, flying ghosts, music and danc…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 02:23PM

Photos! Weight-Loss Camp Was Never More Fun: Meet the Stars of the New Musical Gigantic by Broadway.com

Matthew roi Berger, Randy Blair and Tim Drucker's new musical Gigantic is gonna be huge! Well, with a title like that, we have high hopes for the show about coming of age, weight-loss ca…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:22PM

REVIEW: Nightmares on Lincoln Ave. Se7en: I SAW What You did Last Summer. by Stacey Crawley

Reviewed by: S.L. Crawley Highly Recommended With a plethora of artistic choices throughout the city, narrowing it down to one fantastic show seems almost impossible, until now. Nightmares o…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 02:22PM

Midwest Premiere of HERSHEY FELDER AS IRVING BERLIN Runs Oct. 30 – Dec. 6 at the Royal George Theatre by Michael J. Roberts

Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin will now begin performances on Friday October 30th, 2015 in Felder’s Chicago theatrical home, the Royal George Theatre , 1641 N. Halsted Street, Chicago.…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 02:22PM

Larry Kramer's Sour Times by Abby Schreiber

For our Nowstalgia issue, we asked legendary author, playwright and LGBTQ activist Larry Kramer, whose book The American People: Volume 1: Search for My Heart was released this year, to…

SOURCE: Paper Mag at 02:18PM

Chesapeake Shakespeare Company plunges into bloody 'Titus Andronicus' by Tim Smith

Seamus Miller didn't make it all the way through Shakespeare's earliest, most violent tragedy, "Titus Andronicus," when he first saw it at the age of 16. The place was Shakespeare's Globe in…

SOURCE: The Baltimore Sun Subscription at 02:18PM

Disney Gets a Revamp! Hear Jessie J., Ne-Yo and Jason Derulo’s Takes on Classic Disney Songs by Joe Gambino

Grammy-nominated British recording artist Jessie J., Grammy Award winner Ne-Yo and Jason Derulo recorded their favorite Disney songs for the upcoming compilation album "We Love …

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:14PM

Aladdin Welcomes a Visit from “Today Show” Anchor by Playbill Staff

"Today Show" anchor Natalie Morales was the latest celebrity to visit the stage musical adaptation of Disney's Aladdin at the New Amsterdam Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:14PM

Ariel Goes Pop! Hear Jessie J. Belt Little Mermaid’s “Part of Your World” by Joe Gambino

Grammy-nominated British recording artist Jessie J. recorded "Part of Your World" from "The Little Mermaid" for the upcoming compilation album "We Love Disney.&q…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:14PM

Stars of Vaudeville #916: Bird Millman by Trav S.D.

Today is the birthday of high-wire artiste Bird Millman (Jennadean Engleman, 1890-1940). Born in Colorado, she started out with her parents in small circus an act called the Millman Trio. By…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 02:13PM

‘Riverdance’ returning to Chicago by Miriam Di Nunzio

After a four-year hiatus from U.S. stages, Riverdance is bringing its North American tour back ... The post ‘Riverdance’ returning to Chicago appeared first on Chicago Entertainm…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 02:11PM

Photo Flash: Natalie Morales Visits ALADDIN by BroadwayWorld

Disney's Aladdin, the Tony Award-winning hit musical based on the Academy Award-winning animated film, is now in its second smash year on Broadway at the New Amsterdam Theatre 214 West 42nd …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:06PM

Will “Gilmore Girls” Get a Second Life on Netflix? by Playbill Staff

"Gilmore Girls" might receive a limited revival on Netflix.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:02PM

Photo Flash: Fiddlehead Theatre Company Presents West Side Story

The classic musical comes to Boston.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM
Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Spring Awakening Producers Honored for Inclusion and Diversity on Broadway by Joe Gambino

Ken Davenport, Cody Lassen, Hunter Arnold and David J. Kurs, producers of Deaf West's Broadway revival of Spring Awakening, were honored with the Champion of Change Award by the Mayor&am…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:55PM

Janis Joplin Replaces Sleeping Beauty Wakes in 5th Avenue Theatre Season by Joe Gambino

Due to scheduling conflicts, Sleeping Beauty Wakes has been replaced by A Night With Janis Joplin in 5th Avenue Theatre's 2015-16 season. 

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:47PM

PHOTO FLASH: Backstage Pics of PRINCE OF BROADWAY's Emily Skinner as COMPANY's Joanne and A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC's Desiree Armfeldt by Michael Dale

A pair of photos showing the Tony nominee all set to sing two Sondheim classics.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:18PM

VIDEO: Todrick Hall Re-Imagines PETER PAN with Help from Katy Perry! by TV News Desk

Todrick Hall re-imagines the JM Barrie classic Peter Pan with the help of pop star Katy Perry. Below, check out his latest video entitled PERRY PAN

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:18PM

VIDEO: Sienna Miller Turned Down Broadway Role Due to Co-Star's Higher Pay: 'It Would Have Felt Undignified' by TV News Desk

During the interview, the actress discussed the current debate of unequal pay for male and female actresses in Hollywood and shared a recent situation that she had experienced on Broadway.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:18PM

Features: Ben Power on Husbands and Sons and working with Rufus Norris

The National Theatre's fast-rising deputy artistic director talks about his new work and his new job

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 01:18PM

Hot Shot! Kristin Chenoweth Visits Marlo Thomas and the Cast of Clever Little Lies by Broadway.com

Can Kristin Chenoweth handle the truth? You betcha! The Tony winner checked out the cheaters, liars and secret-keepers of Joe DiPietro's off-Broadway comedy Clever Little Lies at th…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:18PM

Photos! Mazel Tov: James Lapine Celebrates 'Mr. Abbott' Award Bar-Mitzvah Style by Broadway.com

James Lapine, the celebrated writer and director, was honored with the "Mr. Abbott Award" for lifetime achievement on October 19. In a quirky twist, the Stage Directors & …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:18PM

Interview With Jeffrey Schecter: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. by Corine Cohen

At the FIDDLER ON THE ROOF meet the press I spoke with the very talented Jeffrey Schecter. I saw him in the last revival of ” A Chorus Line” in ” On The Town” at Pap…

SOURCE: broadwayshowbiz.com at 01:15PM

Jake Wilson Recalls Five Wild & Crazy The Battery's Down Scenes He Can Never Forget Filming

Before The Battery's Down reunion concert at Joe's Pub on October 20 or the Hulu reunion episode, creator and star Jake Wilson reveals five awesome filming secrets from season 1.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 01:13PM

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The Story of a Story (The Untold Story) - Underscore Theatre Company, producing at the Chopin Theater, 1543 W Division St, Chicago, IL, is offering $15 industry tickets for Monday performanc…

SOURCE: Collective Leverage at 01:08PM

Get ur Drake on: Hotline Bling's dance moves examined by Lyndsey Winship

The wedding dancefloor would appear to be the main source of inspiration for the Canadian rapper’s Hotline Bling video, but actually he channels thousands of years of dance culture On firs…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:08PM

Albert Hunt obituary by Michael Coveney

Director, teacher and writer who made his mark in alternative theatre in the 1960s and 70sAlbert Hunt, who has died aged 86, was a teacher, director and controversialist who belonged to an e…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:08PM

Iris Williams (OBE) I Wish You Love Broadway at Birdland by Sandi Durell

    Review by Joe Regan Jr.     Iris Williams, the Welsh contralto now living in the United States, appeared in Jim Caruso’s Broadway At Birdland series Monday, October…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 01:05PM

Daniel Evans: We must make theatre accessible to everybody by Daniel Evans

Before the summer, we decided to knock down the walls to Sheffield Theatres. Not literally. But we knew we had to intensify

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 01:00PM

Music News: A New Brain, With Jonathan Groff and Ana Gasteyer, Will Be Recorded

The stars of the Encores! Off-Center production of William Finn and James Lapine's musical will preserve their performances on disc.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM

Cabaret News: Chita Rivera to Play the Café Carlyle

Rivera will kick off the intimate venue's winter 2016 season.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM

Theater News: Disney's Hunchback of Notre Dame to Receive New Outdoor Production

The musical drama heads to Utah's Tuacahn Amphitheater.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM

Photo Flash: Meet Taylor Louderman, Ryann Redmond, Leslie Kritzer, and the Stars of Gigantic

The new musical is a production of the Vineyard Theatre.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM

Review: Phillipa Soo at Feinstein's/54 Below

The Hamilton star performs her first-ever cabaret, but it feels like she's been doing it for ages.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM
Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at noon (Broadway Time)
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STAGE TUBE: Go Behind the Scenes of the IF/THEN Tour with LaChanze, James Snyder & More! by Stage Tube

The National Tour of IFTHEN, starring Tony Award-winner and Broadway superstarIdina MenzelWicked, Rent, Frozen, Glee, Tony Award-winner LaChanze The Color Purple, Once on This Island,Anthony…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:58PM

VIDEO: Marlo Thomas Talks Twists & Turns of CLEVER LITTLE LIES by TV News Desk

Actress Marlo Thomas stopped by this morning's TODAY to chat with Kathie Lee and Hoda about her role as the modern day matriarch of a family hiding many secrets in the off-Broadway comedy Cl…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:58PM

‘American Pops Orchestra Presents Stairway to Paradise: A Gershwin Spectacular’ at Lisner Auditorium by Gary McMillan

American Pops Orchestra presented Stairway to Paradise: A Gershwin Spectacular, starring Christine Ebersole, directed by Nathan Brewer, at George Washington University’s Lisner Audit…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:51PM

This Is Our Year: The Understated Inclusivity of The Golden Drum Year

By Brett Aresco. Brett Aresco on Radical Evolution’s production of The Golden Drum Year by Beto O’Byrne.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 12:41PM

Lupita Nyong'o to take play 'Eclipsed' to Broadway by Mark Kennedy Ap Drama Writer

NEW YORK (AP) — Oscar-winner Lupita Nyong'o will make the leap to Broadway this winter, bringing the harrowing play "Eclipsed" to the Great White Way.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 12:40PM

'Riverdance' coming to Chicago for one-week-only by Morgan Greene

Broadway in Chicago and producer Moya Doherty have announced that "Riverdance – The 20th Anniversary World Tour" will return to Chicago for one-week-only in April. The Irish dancing compa…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 12:36PM

Rothschild & Sons - Out of Service elevator upstages floundering remake of 1970 musical by Oscar E. Moore

This misguided and reimagined production leaves one wondering what went wrong.

SOURCE: Talk Entertainment at 12:31PM

Response to MEDEA – Where Words Fail by Samantha Cooper

A response to Teatro Patological di Roma's MEDEA at La MaMa

SOURCE: Culture Bot at 12:31PM

3 Reasons why Off Broadway is about to boom.

A few months ago, I blog-dicted that the Broadway market was about to experience a correction, based on my analysis of sales trends over the last several decades. Today I’m going the other…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 12:28PM

A 'Frozen' plane proves Disney is never letting it go

Disney and WestJet teamed up to create a "Frozen"-themed airplane, proving the movie is here to stay for a very long time. Video provided by Newsy        

SOURCE: USA Today at 12:28PM

'Eclipsed' to transfer to Broadway, with Lupita Nyong'o

'Eclipsed,' featuring Lupita Nyong'o in her New York stage debut, will move to Broadway.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 12:28PM

Call Answered: Mary Dimino: Big Dummy Scared Skinny by Call Me Adam

Call Answered: When I was a child, I was diagnosed with a learning disability called auditory processing, where it would take me longer to process information being spoken to me than someone…

SOURCE: Call Me Adam at 12:28PM

Broadway's Kelli Barrett and Jarrod Spector Get Musically Married

She’s the Cher to his Sonny, he the Jay-Z to her Beyoncé. Broadway power couple Kelli Barrett and Jarrod Spector is hitting the 54 Below stage next week, October 20–23, to…

SOURCE: Backstage at 12:28PM

If/Then's James Snyder & More Preview the Momentous Musical's New Tour on Broadway Balances America by Ryan Gilbert

James Snyder says it best: "If/Then is about embracing wherever you're at now and appreciating those choices behind you, but realizing that, in this moment, you have a choice to be …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:24PM

Broadway.com's If/Then Singing Contest Winner Revealed! by Broadway.com

She came, she saw, she belted! Five talented performers made it to the finals of our If/Then singing contest, and after a round of fan voting, a winner has emerged. Congratulations to M…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:24PM

Matthew Broderick's hounds of love by Alexis Soloski

The actor is starring in Sylvia as a man whose relationship with a frisky dog alarms his wife – while the role of the hound was played by his real-life spouse, Sarah Jessica Parker, 20 yea…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:19PM

‘The Taming of the Shrew’ at The Philadelphia Shakespeare Theatre by Tim Dunleavy

Nobody can seethe like Jenna Kuerzi. As Katherina in The Taming of the Shrew, Kuerzi reacts to every slight from her unwelcome suitor Petruchio with rage. Her nostrils flare. Her eyes bulge.…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:16PM

Lupita Nyong'o to make Broadway debut in 'Eclipsed,' now at Public Theater

Lupita Nyong'o is coming to Broadway. The Oscar winning actress from "12 Years a Slave" and the new "Star Wars" movie, will appear early next year in "Eclipsed," which begins previews Feb. 2…

SOURCE: Newsday Subscription at 12:14PM

VIDEO: Nicole Scherzinger Teases CATS Broadway Revival: 'Andrew and I Have Been Talking' by TV News Desk

Scherzinger chats about her critically acclaimed performance in the recent London revival of the musical CATS and hints that a revival of the beloved musical may hit Broadway in 2016

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:14PM

Theatre Development Fund Awarded $35,000 Grant for Phase II of 'Triple Play' by BroadwayWorld

Theatre Development Fund TDF and Theatre Bay Area TBA are pleased to announce that they have received a grant in the amount of 35,000 from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation's Fund for Nat…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:14PM

Photo Flash: David Bryan, Bobby Steggert & More Rock Theatrical Rights Worldwide Anniversary Cruise by Reilly Hickey

Musical theatre licensing house Theatrical Rights Worldwide TRW hosted 175 regional theatre managers and creatives for a celebration of their 10th year representing Broadway, Off Broadway an…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:14PM

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Anna Kendrick Visits Next Episode of BILLY ON THE STREET by TV News Desk

Anna Kendrick visits the next episode of BILLY ON THE STREET to play the very important game, 'What Does Katy Perry's Cat Care About'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:14PM

Tune in Next Week for Livestream of Lincoln Center Originals: Artist to Artist with Songwriters Robert L. Freedman, Joe Iconis & More! by BroadwayWorld

On Tuesday, October 27 730PM, Lincoln Center Originals returns with Artist to Artist with Songwriters. Celebrated musical theater composers will showcase original songs inspired by Lincoln C…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:14PM

BWW TV Exclusive: CHEWING THE SCENERY- Randy Rainbow Catches Up on the Fall Season with Carol Channing! by Randy Rainbow

It's time for the newest episode of BWW's exclusive TV series - CHEWING THE SCENERY WITH Randy Rainbow In this edition, Randy catches up on all of the fall season drama with best pal, Carol …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:14PM

Pics! Meet the Cast of Gigantic Featuring Leslie Kritzer, Burke Moses and More by Monica Simoes

Leslie Kritzer, Burke Moses and the cast of Gigantic met the press for the new musical comedy on Oct. 20. Gigantic is being presented Off-Broadway by Vineyard Theatre s…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13PM

Public Theatre’s Eclipsed Will Transfer To Broadway by Chris Luner

As if eyes weren’t already focused downtown on The Public Theatre following Fun Home and Hamilton‘s success, the Off-Broadway theatre grabbed the attention of the New York theatr…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 12:10PM

Casting Set for Kitchen Theatre’s I And You, About Young Lives Changed Forever by Olivia Clement

Off-Broadway company Kitchen Theatre will continue its 25th anniversary season with the regional premiere of Lauren Gunderson's I And You, the story of two young people from differen…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:09PM

“Enjoy Javilton”: Lin-Manuel Miranda Is Out of Hamilton With the Flu by Robert Viagas

Lin-Manuel Miranda is out of his Broadway hit Hamilton indefinitely with the flu.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:03PM

Theater News: Constantine Maroulis Exits the Cast of Breaking Through at Pasadena Playhouse

The world-premiere musical welcomes Matt Magnusson to the cast.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM
Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Cafecito: Emilio Rodriguez

By Maria Enriquez, Emilio Rodriguez. Maria Enriquez interviews Emilio Rodriguez about his play Swimming While Drowning , incorporating spoken word poetry into his work, and the idea of being…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 11:58AM

Sienna Miller Discusses Turning Down Broadway Role Due to Pay Gap (Video) by Carey Purcell, Andrew Gans

Sienna Miller, most recently on Broadway as Sally Bowles in the Roundabout revival of Cabaret, declined to return to the stage because her male co-star was scheduled to receive a larger …

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:57AM

VIDEO: Bernie Sanders Comments on Larry David's SNL Impersonation by TV News Desk

Today, TMZ caught up with Sanders himself and asked him what he thought of the impersonation.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:55AM

Chita Rivera to Open Cafe Carlyle's Winter Season by BroadwayWorld

Cafe Carlyle will welcome Broadway legend Chita Rivera for a two-week engagement, January 12-23. An accomplished and versatile actresssingerdancer, Chita Rivera has won two Tony Awards as Be…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:55AM

STAGE TUBE: Idina Menzel Opens Up About Working with Kitt & Yorkey for IF/THEN Tour by Stage Tube

The National Tour of IFTHEN, starring Tony Award-winner and Broadway superstar Idina Menzel Wicked, Rent, Frozen, Glee, Tony Award-winner LaChanze The Color Purple, Once on This Island, Anth…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:55AM

Save 35% on Rumer Willis, Jack O'Brien, Tamara Tunie and more at 54 Below by Contests - Broadway

54 Below, Save35 on tickets22.75 - 45.50, Use CodeBWW35TAMARA TUNIEOctober21, 22 amp November11 amp 15Law and Order SVU star returns for a highly anticipated show kicking offher national cab…

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FIRST LISTEN: Jessie J Sings LITTLE MERMAID's 'Part of Your World' from 'We Love Disney' Compilation by TV News Desk

Below, get a first listen to Jessie J's rendition of 'Part of Your World' from THE LITTLE MERMAID, off the upcoming We Love Disney compilation.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:55AM

Jennifer Ashley Tepper, James Lecesne & More Set for 5th Annual TEDXBROADWAY by BroadwayWorld

What is the BEST Broadway Can Be This one central question, posed each year to academics, economists, entrepreneurs, scientists, theater professionals and a full house, will once again be th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:55AM

Pics! First Look at Desi Oakley and Cast in the New Musical Girlstar by Monica Simoes

Take a first look at Signature Theatre’s world premiere production of Girlstar directed by Eric Schaeffer. Featuring book and lyrics by Anton Dudley and music by Brian Feinstein, this musi…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM

Spotlight on YOU GOT OLDER by Rebecca Schlossberg

Bottom line: This play will land in your brain and refuse to let go. The post Spotlight on YOU GOT OLDER appeared first on Breaking Character.

SOURCE: www.samuelfrench.com at 11:51AM

If a Deaf Musical Is Possible, There Is Room on Our Stages for Everyone by American Theatre Editors

The artistry of Deaf and disabled theatre workers has been amply demonstrated. Why aren't they centerstage more regularly?

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:50AM

Deaf Talent, Seen and Heard by American Theatre Editors

If Deaf stories and actors are having a moment, from 'Spring Awakening' to 'Tribes,' it's only because the rest of the world is finally discovering a well-established theatrical tradition.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:45AM

Theatre Artists With Disabilities Are Ready, Willing, and, Yes, Able by American Theatre Editors

Obviously theatres should give priority to disabled actors in roles defined as disabled. The next step: to consider them for all roles.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:44AM

The Last Session: Million Dollar Quartet to End 7-Year Chicago Run in January by Robert Viagas

Million Dollar Quartet, the musical that dramatizes the historic recording session of four American rock icons who came to light in the '50s, has announced that it will end its seven-…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:44AM

Once More Unto the Breach by American Theatre Editors

An Anatomized Philippic Regarding the Relationship of Disability to the Contemporary American Theatre

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:43AM

Ali Stroker Is Checking Off Her List, One Dream at a Time by American Theatre Editors

As the first wheelchair-using performer ever cast on Broadway, Stroker isn't just realizing a dream; she's making it possible for others like her to dream, as well.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:42AM

What John Belluso Taught Me About Disability, Generosity, and Life by American Theatre Editors

How a seminal friendship changed my views on disability---and prepared me for my own.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:41AM

Indian dance has sacred past and a complicated present in 'Varna' by Laura Molzahn

"With Natya Dance Theatre, being contemporary is our tradition," says artistic director Hema Rajagopalan. "Bharatanatyam doesn't need to be a museum piece that only people of knowledge can e…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 11:28AM

Tracy Morgan begins standup tour with Indiana show by Tribune Wire Reports

After renewing his comedy career with appearances on "Saturday Night Live" and at the Emmy Awards, Tracy Morgan will launch a stand-up tour at venues around the country this winter. The "Tra…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 11:28AM

Aaron Copeland’s The Tender Land at In Series (review) by Rosalind Lacy

In 1954, The Tender Land at the New York City Opera was a box office flop. American composer Aaron Copland, already famous for his folkloric, cutting-edge ballet scores, Billy the Kid (1938)…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 11:28AM

What happens in “The Seedbed” stays in “The Seedbed” by Philip

Don’t you love a play that sprinkles mysterious hints throughout about plot and characters before resolving its loose ends in the final scene? With an ending you wouldn’t reveal to someo…

SOURCE: sceneonstage.com at 11:21AM

Chita Rivera Will Kick Off New Year with Caf Carlyle Engagement by Andrew Gans

Tony winner Chita Rivera, most recently on Broadway in the musical The Visit, will play the Café Carlyle in 2016.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:16AM

'Riverdance' coming to Chicago for one-week-only by Morgan Greene

Broadway in Chicago and producer Moya Doherty have announced that "Riverdance – The 20th Anniversary World Tour" will return to Chicago for one-week-only in April. The Irish dancing compan…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 11:16AM

Kenneth Branagh Returns to the Stage, With More Roles by Roslyn Sulcas

The Kenneth Branagh Theater Company began previews of “The Winter’s Tale,” the first in a seven-play season by this new ensemble.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:14AM

Tune In Next Week for Livestream of Lincoln Center Originals: Artist to Artist with Daniel Sullivan and Anne Kauffman! by BroadwayWorld

On Monday, October 26 730PM, Lincoln Center Originals returns with Artist to Artist with Daniel Sullivan and Anne Kauffman. At the special event, Tony Award-winning stage director Sullivan d…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:14AM

Video Roundup: Starting Over- Meet the New Stars of the IF/THEN Tour! by BroadwayWorld

The company also includes Janine DiVita, as Anne, Daren A. Herbert, as Stephen, and Marc de la Cruz, asDavid. Get to know the three newbies below

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Hottest Articles on BWW 10/13/2015 - 10/20/2015

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Relive NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 Off-Broadway Ahead of A.R.T. Bow by BroadwayWorld

As reported yesterday, Harvard University's American Repertory Theater A.R.T. , under the artistic direction of Tony-winner Diane Paulus, will soon stage NATASHA, PIERRE AND THE GREAT COMET …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:14AM

Unfinished story … how the ellipsis arrived in English literature by Alison Flood

A Cambridge academic claims to have found the first use of a ‘brilliant innovation’ that has endured as a mark of incomplete speechOne of the earliest examples of the ellipsis, that tant…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:06AM

Q&A with Jenn Kent, currently starring in Rocking Dead: Bedlam by Linda

If you dream of zombie apocalypses, you can soon live out that fantasy in the new interactive show, Rocking Dead: Bedlam. It runs from October 22 through October 31 at the Medicine Show Thea…

SOURCE: Pataphysical Science at 11:00AM

See New Diane Paulus-Helmed Musical Invisible Thread for $10 Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

In celebration of performances beginning on Halloween, Second Stage has announced specially priced $10 tickets to the first preview of Invisible Thread on Oct. 31. The Off-Broad…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:00AM

‘The Music Man’ at 2nd Star Productions by Jenna Jones

Second Star’s current production of The Music Man takes its audiences back a full century to the (fictional) town of River City, Iowa in 1912. This classic tale of a con-artist who wins o…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:00AM

Theater News: A Night With Janis Joplin Slated for 5th Avenue Theatre's 2015-16 Season

The rock-and-roll musical replaces Sleeping Beauty Wakes in the season lineup.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00AM
Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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ROTHSCHILD & SONS – Reimagined without much imagination by Oscar E Moore

Never could I ever imagine that I would refer to a musical score by Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick as forgettable.  FIORELLO! was my very first Broadway musical and I can still see it in my…

SOURCE: Oscar E. Moore at 10:58AM

Founding Visions: The Steppenwolf Sell-Out by Guest Writer

Is success a double-edged sword? Is popular theater still Art?

SOURCE: Clyde Fitch Report at 10:51AM

How can we work together for the future of circus arts? by Katharine Kavanagh

The second week of Bristol’s Circus City Festival has been characterised by lots of opportunities to get together and talk over pressing issues in the sector in a facilitated manner. The …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:51AM

Video Plays Big Role in Broadway Social-Media Campaigns

Theater producers are strategically sharing more dance numbers, songs and backstage antics through video, giving fans new and early access on social media.

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal at 10:50AM

Lupita Nyong'o to take play 'Eclipsed' to Broadway by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Oscar-winner Lupita Nyong'o will make the leap to Broadway this winter, bringing the harrowing play "Eclipsed" to the Great White Way....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 10:50AM

Stephen Sondheim reimagined for piano by 37 composers by Ronald Blum

NEW YORK (AP) -- Stephen Sondheim sounded enchanted....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 10:50AM

Jimmy Kimmel, Guillermo Learned Some Ballet From Misty Copeland by Sean Fitz-Gerald

To kick off Jimmy Kimmel's New York homecoming, he and Guillermo decided to impress their Brooklyn crowd with some (newfound) ballet skills. You'd think being super hairy and totally inflexi…

SOURCE: Vulture at 10:50AM

'Kansas City Choir Boy,' with Courtney Love, is more staged concert than a musical by Charles McNulty

Courtney Love wears her ghostliness with a rock star's swagger. When she enters the playing area that has been set up at the Kirk Douglas Theatre, where "Kansas City Choir Boy" opened Sunday…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 10:50AM

GroundWorks DanceTheater strikes rare chords on evocative Fall Concert Series program (review) by Special To The Plain Dealer

From the life of Virginia Woolf and concentration camp victims to delightful abstractions, GroundWorks DanceTheater covered a lot of territory on its recent Fall Concert Series program.

SOURCE: Cleveland.com at 10:50AM

Lovers try to pull off a 'Murder at the Howard Johnson's' at Lemon Bay Playhouse by Jay Handelman

A comedy with a mystery backdrop.... Read more » The post Lovers try to pull off a 'Murder at the Howard Johnson's' at Lemon Bay Playhouse appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 10:50AM

Theater J Names New Artistic Director by Joe Gambino

Adam Immerwahr has been named the new artistic director of Theater J in Washington, D.C. This decision comes ten months after longtime artistic director Ari Roth was fired.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:47AM

Indian dance has sacred past and a complicated present in 'Varna' by Laura Molzahn

"With Natya Dance Theatre, being contemporary is our tradition," says artistic director Hema Rajagopalan. "Bharatanatyam doesn't need to be a museum piece that only people of knowledge can e…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 10:45AM

Lauren Worsham Set for Drag Opera Extravaganza Miss Handel by Olivia Clement

Tony nominee Lauren Worsham (A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder) will headline Heartbeat Opera's new benefit performance of Miss Handel, a show that blends Baroque art, drag, imm…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:44AM

Grandma Makes 7-Year-Old Granddaughter’s Dream Come True With Letter to Her Favorite Character, Jave by Michael Gioia

She dreamed a dream… and, last week, it came true! A grandmother scored an exclusive backstage pass for her soon-to-be seven-year-old granddaughter to mee…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:44AM

Review Roundup: Laura Osnes, Corey Cott Star in Paper Mill's THE BANDSTAND by Review Roundups

Paper Mill Playhouse opened its 2015-2016 season with the world premiere musical THE BANDSTAND. Let's see what the critics have to say.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:43AM

Spotlight On...Bryan D. Leys by Michael Block

Name: Bryan D. LeysHometown: Amherst, NYEducation: BA, SUNY Fredonia, MFA University of ConnecticutFavorite Credits: Won the Michael Stewart Award for lyrics.  Why theater?: Musical the…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 10:43AM

Oscar Winner Lupita Nyong’o Will Make Her Broadway Debut As ‘Eclipsed’ Transfers by Jeremy Gerard

The 12 Years A Slave star, who’s also about to be seen as the motion-capture character Maz Kanata in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, will continue with Eclipsed when it moves to Broadway…

SOURCE: Deadline at 10:40AM

Pics! First Look at Holland Taylor, Marylouise Burke and Cast in Ripcord by Monica Simoes

Take a first look at the world premiere of Ripcord by Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire at Manhattan Theatre Club. The Off-Broadway staging, about two women who butt heads i…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:39AM

Fans Invited to Build a Bride for Hand to God’s Tyrone and Win Tix to Show by Andrew Gans

Tyrone, the troubled hand puppet at the center of the Broadway comedy Hand to God, is seeking a bride for Halloween.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:38AM

Portland Theatre Community to Stage Readings to Help Pay Founder’s Medical Bills by Joe Gambino

Members of the Portland theatre community will perform readings of the plays Keith Powell Beyland, founder of Dramatic Repertory Company, chose for its season in order to help pay Beyland…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM

Don’t Miss: ‘Spring Awakening’ by Matthew Wexler

You’ll be happy to know that teen angst, in all its heightened and fleshy glory, is alive and well on Broadway in the stunning revival of Spring Awakening, playing at the Brooks Atkinson T…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:33AM

The Humans: To Watch and To Listen To by Olivia O'Connor

Immerse yourself in the world of The Humans with our watch and listen list. To Watch Remembering the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire CBS News   Remembering Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire WN…

SOURCE: blog.roundabouttheatre.org at 10:32AM

Be (Cautiously) Bold With Your Makeup! by Broadway Style Guide Team

Want to make a beauty statement? Try a bold lip color or a smoky eye—but don’t try them at the same time.

SOURCE: Broadway Style Guide at 10:29AM

Check Out Jarrod Spector and Kelli Barrett's 10 Best Dubsmash Videos

Before this Broadway couple takes the stage at Feinstein’s/54 Below, check out 10 of Jarrod Spector and Kelli Barrett's best Dubsmash videos.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 10:25AM

See the Real-Life Pistols Burr and Hamilton Used in Their Fatal Shoot-Out by Olivia Clement

Spoiler alert! As chronicled in the Broadway musical Hamilton, a life-long rivalry between Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton ends in a fatal duel, leaving the latter dead. The actual pis…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

See the Pistols that Burr and Hamilton Used in Their Fatal Shoot-Out by Olivia Clement

Spoiler alert! As chronicled in the Broadway musical Hamilton, a life-long rivalry between Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton ends in a fatal duel, leaving the latter dead. A recreation o…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

A NEW BRAIN, Led by Jonathan Groff, to Receive 2-Disc Cast Album by Courtney Kochuba

A New Brain fans, prepare yourselves: The well-reviewed City Center Encores! Off-Center staging of William Finn and James Lapine’s A New Brain, which starred Jonathan Groff, Ana Gaste…

SOURCE: www.samuelfrench.com at 10:16AM

Overheard… Go AFTER the show… by Vinnie

Saturday at 12:30pm: Mr Brown: “Can I make it to the Statue of Liberty and back before the 2:00 PM show?” Agent: “Sure, if you started out around 7:00 AM. It’s [R…

SOURCE: broadwayadjacent.com at 10:10AM

Jimmy Kimmel Gets Ballet Lesson from Misty Copeland Prior to On-Air Performance (Video) by Andrew Gans

American Ballet Theatre’s Misty Copeland, who made her Broadway debut earlier this season in On the Town, recently appeared on ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live."

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM

Lauren Graham, Kelly Bishop & More Set for GILMORE GIRLS Series Revival! by TV News Desk

Sources have confirmed the news that Netflix has inked a deal with Warner Bros. for a limited-series revival of the beloved drama GILMORE GIRLS.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:00AM

Photo Coverage: Rita Moreno Interviews Gloria & Emilio Estefan at 92Y Talks! by Stephen Sorokoff

Last night Rita Moreno interviewed Gloria and Emilio Estefan at the 92Y and BroadwayWorld was there.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:00AM

Interview with Vinny Guadagnino by BroadwaySpotted

On Saturday, we had the opportunity to interview That Bachelorette Show‘s newest star, Vinny Guadagnino! Vinny is mostly known for his role on MTV’s reality show Jersey Shore. Th…

SOURCE: BroadwaySpotted at 10:00AM

Theater News: Oscar Winner Lupita Nyong'o Will Make Broadway Debut in Eclipsed

Danai Gurira's play is currently making its New York premiere at the Public Theater.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:00AM
Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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GRACE NOTES: Tuesday, October 20, 2015 by Susan Grace

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'Eclipsed' to Transfer to Broadway, Lupita Nyong'o to Reprise Starring Role by Ashley Lee

Danai Gurira of 'The Walking Dead' penned the acclaimed new play, which will open at the Golden Theatre in March.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:59AM

Carrie Fisher Glimpsed in New “Star Wars” Trailer (Video) by Robert Viagas

Carrie Fisher, who originated the role of noble Princess Leia in the original "Star Wars" films, returns to the franchise in the forthcoming film "Star Wars: The Force Awakens…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:58AM

Walking Stories review – a treasure hunt danced through the trees by Judith Mackrell

Greenwich Park, London Charlotte Spencer’s journey is more than a choreographed nature trail, as its mobile audience is gently lured into self-discoveryIn so far as Walking Stories feature…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:54AM

Terrence Mann, Charlotte d’Amboise and More Set to Appear at Virginia Theatre Conference by Playbill Staff

Terrence Mann, Charlotte d'Amboise, Kate Shindle and more are set to appear at Virginia Theatre Matters, a theatre conference hosted by the Virginia Theatre Association in Norfolk, VA, O…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:50AM

Photos: Production pics: The Hairy Ape with Bertie Carvel

Carvel is joined by Steffan Rhodri and Buffy Davies in the Old Vic production

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 09:49AM

Fuse Book Review: Towering Rage and Bottomless Mirth — Jonathan Franzen’s “Purity” by Arts Fuse Editor

My biggest gripe is with a central tenet of Jonathan Franzen’s fiction: communication between generations is impossible.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 09:49AM

"Meet the Cast: The Wiz Live!" Will Be Held at Apple Store in NYC by Andrew Gans

Those in the New York metropolitan area will have the chance to meet members of the cast of NBC's The Wiz Live! Oct. 22 in Manhattan.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:44AM

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 10/20/15- Jerry Orbach by Stage Tube

Happy Birthday Jerry Orbach Jerry Orbach, best known for his starring role as wisecracking Detective Lennie Briscoe in the long-running television series 'Law amp Order,' was also an accompl…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:42AM

WAKE UP with BWW 10/20/2015 - RIPCORD, Colin Quinn, THE BATTERY'S DOWN 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 RIPCORD pits two stage legends off-Bro…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:42AM

Darren Criss, Chelsea Clinton & More Set for 2015 WE Day Minnesota by BroadwayWorld

WE Day, a powerful series of educational events that combines the energy of a live concert with the inspiration of extraordinary stories of leadership and change, announces the full list of …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:42AM

Zooey Deschanel Finally Reveals Name of Baby Daughter! by TV News Desk

Today, PEOPLE reports that Deschanel has finally revealed the name of her now 3-month old daughter.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:42AM

VIDEO: Misty Copeland Gives Jimmy Kimmel and Guillermo a Ballet Lesson! by TV News Desk

On the show, the amazing and inspiring Misty Copeland graciously agreed to give Jimmy and his sidekick, Guillermo a private ballet lesson. The results wereas expected.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:42AM

Rosie O'Donnell to Go Head to Head with 'Cookie' on Upcoming Episode of EMPIRE by TV News Desk

Rosie O'Donnell will go head to head with EMPIRE's 'Cookie' in an upcoming episode of the hit FOX drama series.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:42AM

BWW TV: HAMILTON Star Phillipa Soo Channels Aretha Franklin & More at Feinstein's/54 Below! by BroadwayWorld TV

Phillipa Soo, leading lady of the hit musical Hamilton, just her Feinstein's54 Below solo debut last night, October 19 and she's set to return later this week, on October 22. Musical Directi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:42AM

Photo Coverage: Andrew Lloyd Webber Unveils 360? SCHOOL OF ROCK Music Video! by Walter McBride

Andrew Lloyd Webberreleased a fully immersive 360 music video for 'You're in the Band,' a musical number from his upcoming Broadway show, SCHOOL OF ROCK - THE MUSICAL, earlier this week. Sho…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:42AM

Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Jane Krakowski Appear on “Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris” Tonight by Joe Gambino

Jesse Tyler Ferguson ("Modern Family," The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee) and Jane Krakowski (She Loves Me, "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt") will appear on "Bes…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:33AM

‘As You Like It’ at Annapolis Shakespeare Company by Danielle Angeline

As You Like It, currently in production at Annapolis Shakespeare Company, lends a more updated version of William Shakespeare’s comedy. Circa 1930s bluegrass, this cast is widely diverse a…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:26AM

How to ‘play the truth’ … on tour in Afghanistan by Iestyn Edwards

Vaudevillian Iestyn Edwards regularly performs all over the world. In this blog detailing his adventures as stage persona "Madame Galina", he takes coaching from actor Diana Quick on "playin…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:20AM

The Verdict: Critics Review The Bandstand at Paper Mill Playhouse by Playbill Staff

Tony Award nominee Laura Osnes (Cinderella), Corey Cott (Gigi) and Tony winner Beth Leavel (The Drowsy Chaperone) star in The Bandstand, a new musical directed and choreographed by Andy Blan…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:15AM

Kerry Butler and Seth Rudetsky by Sandi Durell

  Two best friends singing and telling theater war stories.       By Joel Benjamin   Who could ask for better company than Kerry Butler and Seth Rudetsky?   Friend…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 09:13AM

DESCENT – Traverse, Edinburgh by Thom Dibdin

Powerful and shocking, Linda Duncan McLaughlin’s Descent at the Traverse’s lunchtime theatre season from A Play, A Pie and A Pint, grabs you with an intense passion that doesn’t ever h…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:08AM

Corella's Pennsylvania Ballet gains a Spanish flavor

Is the Pennsylvania Ballet developing a Latin flavor? Since last year, fans of this 50-year-old institution have wondered what form the company would take under its new artistic director, An…

SOURCE: Philly.com at 09:01AM
Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Derek Klena, Brynn O'Malley, Lindsay Mendez & More Set for THE BATTERY'S DOWN Reunion Tonight at Joe's Pub by BroadwayWorld

After six long years, the wait is finally over The musical web series THE BATTERY'S DOWN, which wrapped up its final season in late 2009, returns for a reunion special on Hulu and a Joe's Pu…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:54AM

RIPCORD, Starring Marylouise Burke and Holland Taylor, Opens Tonight at MTC by BroadwayWorld

Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of Ripcord, the new comedy by Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire, directed by Tony and Emmy Award winner David Hyde Pierce, opens tonight, Oct…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:54AM

David Johnson & Richard Lafleur Hit the Road Tonight in New National Tour of THE PRODUCERS by BroadwayWorld

Award-winning comic sensation THE PRODUCERS takes the stage across the U.S. as Big League Productions, Inc. brings the musical theater masterpiece to more than 50 cities starting tonight, Oc…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:54AM

Lupita Nyong'o to Reprise ECLIPSED Role on Broadway This February by TV News Desk

Lupita Nyong'o is heading to Broadway in ECLIPSED. The Academy Award winner will reprise the role she now plays in an Off Broadway production of the show at the Public Theater

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:54AM

ArtsBeat: Lupita Nyong’o Coming to Broadway in ‘Eclipsed’ by Michael Paulson

The wrenching drama “Eclipsed,” starring Lupita Nyong’o, will be staged on Broadway.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 08:54AM

Danai Gurira's Eclipsed, Starring Oscar Winner Lupita Nyong’o, Will Transfer to Broadway by Imogen Lloyd Webber

After winning over the world with her work on screen, Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o is conquering the Big Apple theater scene! The actress, currently headlining Danai Gurira's Eclips…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 08:54AM

Fuse Dance Review: Doug Varone and Dancers — Dense and Transparent Layers by Arts Fuse Editor

Doug Varone's strong sense of design, color, and music lends depth and a certain mystery to his dances.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 08:44AM

Photo: Misty Copeland Guests on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE 'Back to Brooklyn' by TV News Desk

ABC's 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' returns to the host's hometown of Brooklyn, New York for five original shows which began taping live from the Brooklyn Academy of Music's Howard Gilman Opera House …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:39AM

VIDEO: GREASE, SINGIN' IN THE RAIN & More Performed on Last Night's DWTS! by TV News Desk

Famous Dances Week returned to DANCING WITH THE STARS last night, and this season's celebrity contestants were on their A-game.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:39AM

VIDEO: Did WIZARD OF OZ's Margaret Hamilton Predict the Concept for WICKED? by TV News Desk

In a 1975 appearance on the classic children's show MR. ROGER'S NEIGHBORHOOD, actress Margaret Hamilton spoke about her personal take on her iconic character, one that freakishly sounds a lo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:39AM

Asbury Short Film Concert – Manhattan by Sandi Durell

        by Marilyn Lester   How many times have you, like the organizers of the Asbury Short Film Concert, watched the Academy Awards, noted the short film... The po…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 08:34AM

The Horror and Mystery of Bela Lugosi by Trav S.D.

Today is the birthday of Hungarian-American actor Bela Lugosi (for my biographical post on Lugosi go here). Since his birthday falls so conveniently during the Halloween season, I thought w…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 08:34AM

Eclipsed, Starring Oscar Winner Lupita Nyong’o, Is Transferring to Broadway by Robert Viagas

The Public Theater's New York premiere of Eclipsed, starring Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o ("12 Years a Slave") is moving to Broadway, according to Th…

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:32AM

Lupita Nyong’o Will Take Eclipsed To Broadway In February by Andrew Shade

You’ve been seeing Academy Award winning actress Lupita Nyong’o a little bit of everywhere nowadays. She is currently starring in the new Star Wars movie that just released a tra…

SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 08:25AM

Robert Newman – review by Brian Logan

Little Angel, London"I know what you're thinking," says Rob Newman, introducing another riff on genetics, social Darwinism and the high-water mark of free-market capitalism: "…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:21AM

Joanne review – angry sketches of the invisible woman by Lyn Gardner

Soho theatre, LondonTanya Moodie impresses as society’s outsider – ignored by individuals, failed by institutions – in a quintet of monologuesJoanne is the young woman you glimpse slee…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:21AM

One-woman play makes visible the female faces of cuts to our public spending | Alison Benjamin by Alison Benjamin

Joanne, at the Soho Theatre, depicts five women at the frontline of overstretched public services dealing with the fallout from one unseen young woman’s life“This is the bit of the job I…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:21AM

Best Shakespeare films: a Russian Lear, an Indian Othello … and a Danish Hamlet by Andrew Dickson

Film-makers around the world have re-imagined the Bard’s plays with staggering results. Here are five of the bestThe release of Justin Kurzel’s Macbeth, starring Michael Fassbender and M…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:21AM

'The Bandstand' at Paper Mill Playhouse through Nov. 8

World premiere musical about World War II musicians

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 08:04AM
Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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We Were There: Hamilton An American Musical by Jazmine Harper-Davis

I remember over the summer entering the Hamilton lottery when it was at the Public Theater, and not getting in, no biggie. I thought of it this way- if I had seen it and loved it but the cas…

SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 07:55AM

Theatre News: Lyric Hammersmith announces spring 2016 season

The season includes an opera adaptation of Sarah Kane's 4:48 Psychosis and the return of Filter's riotous A Midsummer Night's Dream

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 07:37AM

Review: Ubu and the Truth Commission (The Print Room)

Handspring's puppet adaptation is 20 years old and it shows.

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 07:37AM

In one piece by Terry Teachout

I’m relieved to announce that I’m back on line again after a four-day absence, freshly equipped with a MacBook Air after spending the better part of a decade using a laptop that was teet…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:30AM

REVIEW: ‘Rothschild & Sons’ by Bock and Harnick at the York Theatre by Steve

By Anne-Allegra Bennett (@aab_artiste) The true worth of family is seen through respect and devotion for each other and the priceless moments that bring individuals together. There may be ti…

SOURCE: centerontheaisle.com at 07:28AM

BWW's On This Day - October 20, 2015

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on October 20 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:28AM

Lookback: must critics be “right”? by Terry Teachout

From 2005: Of course it’s desirable to be right, and I don’t see how it’s possible to take seriously a critic who’s wrong about most things. Nevertheless, I’m uneasy with the n…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:15AM

Playlist: 7 Relationships Through Songs by Veronica Aviles

One of the things I appreciate most about musical theatre is the way different types of relationships are explored. There are songs that sum up moments and feelings in our lives, no matter h…

SOURCE: newmusicaltheatre.com at 07:14AM

REVIEW: ‘The Gin Game’ Starring James Earl Jones and Cicely Tyson by Steve

By Anne-Allegra Bennett (@aab_artiste) “Hold on until everything you have in your hand goes together, except one card. Then you discard that card and say ‘gin’.” A chance encounter, …

SOURCE: centerontheaisle.com at 07:11AM

Almanac: Nietzsche on truth, error, and greatness by Terry Teachout

“The errors of great men are venerable because they are more fruitful then the truths of little men.” Friedrich Nietzsche, “Fragment of a Critique of Schopenhauer” (trans. Walter Kau…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:00AM
Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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XANADU to play the Hayes Theatre in 2016 by Rohan Shearn

Based on the 1980s classic cult movie, Matthew Management in association with Hayes Theatre Co have announced that the smash-hit Broadway musical comedy, XANADU will come to Sydney for a str…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 06:33AM

Has theatre changed since the 1960s? Creating, producing and “shipping it out” by Chris Grady

Rather a busy theatre going week last week with The Ragged Trousered Philanthropist at Bussey Building in Peckham,  as part of Townsend Productions two play residency + a post show insp…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:33AM

Review: Carmen (Royal Opera House)

A fast-paced if uneven revival of Bizet's crowd-pleasing tunefest

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:32AM

Photos: Vintage Benedict Cumberbatch pictures released from Open Air archive

The archive includes images of the Sherlock star alongside Ralph Fiennes and Sarah Woodward

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:32AM

Sinquefields endow $1.5 million effort at University of Chicago by [email protected]

Money will pay for visiting researchers at college's financial institute

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 06:13AM
Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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NEWS: Lyric Hammersmith revives Simon Stephens Herons, premieres Sarah Kane opera by Press Releases

The Lyric Hammersmith today announces its Spring 2016 Season. They will present the first professional production of Simon Stephens’ Herons since the play premiered at the Royal Court in 2…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:54AM

La Boite unveils 2016 Season by Arts Review

La Boite holds a unique place in the hearts and minds of artists and audiences in Brisbane. For the past nine decades La Boite has represented the adventurous and alternative. There has alwa…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 05:43AM
Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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Waiting for Godot by Tom Wicker

Slip in to something more comfortable. The post Waiting for Godot appeared first on Exeunt Magazine NYC.

SOURCE: exeuntnyc.com at 04:53AM

REVIEW: In The Heights, King’s Cross Theatre ✭✭✭✭✭ by Tim Hochstrasser

By Tim Hochstrasser In sum this is a show that deserves all the plaudits that have come its way and should receive a long run both at the King’s Cross Theatre and in even larger West End v…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 04:45AM

STAGE TUBE: AMAZING GRACE's Tom Hewitt Shares A Moment of Grace by Michael Dale

'I've never been in a show that moved people quite like this.'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:16AM

Florence Welch breaks through a breakdown period by Tom Lanham

In America, British singer Florence Welch has become well-known not just for her elegiac music, but for her chic-designer-empowered fashion sense that has landed her in magazines in both “…

SOURCE: The San Francisco Examiner at 04:15AM

Iris DeMent finds inspiration in Russian poetry by Tom Lanham

In 2012, an artistic collaboration was the last thing on Iowa-based folksinger Iris DeMent’s mind. She was busily recording, then touring behind, “Sing the Delta,” her first album of o…

SOURCE: The San Francisco Examiner at 04:00AM

David Henson: Letting environment dictate content in site-specific work by David Henson

The work the audience will encounter in the performance of Pandemonium at the London Museum of Water and Steam is genuinely inspired by

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 04:00AM
Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Rob Newman: 'Bill Hicks wanted to support us. I regret not letting him' by Paul Fleckney

The comedian on his odyssey into the human brain, why he never wants to play a stadium again – and the reason he turned down his comedy hero Hi Rob. So why are you doing a show on the brai…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:58AM

Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre celebrates 21 years by Arts Review

Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre (CPAC) celebrates twenty-one years this month with an exhibition of 21 contemporary Australian artists – currently on display until 29 November 2015. Reg…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 03:44AM

STAGE TUBE: THE LION KING's Patrick R. Brown Transformed Into Scar in 30 Seconds by Michael Dale

A time-lapse video revealing the amazing process make-up process.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:08AM
Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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The Women’s Voices Theater Festival: ‘Gimme and Band, Gimme a Banana! The Carmen Miranda Story’ at Pointless Theatre Company by Anne Donnelly

Say the name Carmen Miranda and your mind instantly conjures images of a flashy showgirl, red painted lips, feathers and sequins, and, most of all, bananas. For many, little else exists abou…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:54AM

Theatre News: The DCJCC’s Theater J Welcomes Adam Immerwahr as Artistic Director by Md Theatre Guide News Desk

The Washington DCJCC announced the appointment of Adam Immerwahr as the new artistic director of Theater J. Immerwahr is an awardwinning director and producer whose work has included off-Bro…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 02:44AM

Francesco Ventriglia and Royal New Zealand Ballet by Deborah Jones

A year into his artistic directorship, Francesco Ventriglia talks about his goals for Royal New Zealand Ballet and his first program for the company  “My life is where I can have a theatr…

SOURCE: deborahjones.me at 02:27AM

STAGE TUBE: Gob Squad's Unusual Performance Piece BEFORE YOUR VERY EYES Comes To The Public by Michael Dale

Created over the course of the past two years with 9-14 year olds from around New York City.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:17AM

SOMETHING ROTTEN!'s Satirical Series Recalls Another Classic Elizabethan Musical by Michael Dale

'The adventures of a sweet courtesan searching for courtly love in Thames Square.'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:17AM

Mark Shenton: An all-day theatre marathon is just the tonic for our impatient world by Mark Shenton

Now that we live in a short-attention-span society, where an hour and a half of theatre is quite enough, thank you very

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM
Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Backstage Video Flash! by Corine Cohen

Enjoy an inside peak of  Matchmaker from the new upcoming revival of  Fiddler On The Roof which opens on Sunday, December 20th.   Cast members: Melanie Moore, Alexandra Silber and S…

SOURCE: broadwayshowbiz.com at 01:42AM

Melbourne Festival: Desdemona by Anne-Marie Peard

The Melbourne Festival production of Peter Sellars Desdemona sold out. With reactions ranging from  “tedious” – there were walk outs and some impressive snoring – to geniu…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 01:33AM

Theatre Review: ‘Lovecraft: Nightmare Suite’ by Molotov Theatre Group at DC Arts Center by Kaley Beins

We walked down rickety paint splattered stairs into a tiny blackbox theatre. Six lengths of white fabric hung across the middle of the stage with Warhol-esque silhouettes blinking across the…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 01:32AM

The Gin Game by Joel Benjamin

This post is by Joel Benjamin Now the frail-seeming, but elegant Cicely Tyson and imposing, stout-voiced James Earl Jones have taken on "The Gin Game" and make it totally their own, finding …

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 01:22AM

Broadway Stars Grace NC Theatre's INTO THE WOODS, Beginning Tonight by BroadwayWorld

Raleigh, NC- North Carolina Theatre, the region's premiere nonprofit professional regional theatre producing Broadway musical revivals, is thrilled to announce a strong mix of Broadway and r…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:09AM

Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Jane Krakowski Set for Tonight's BEST TIME EVER on NBC by TV News Desk

Award-winning country music icon Reba serves as guest announcer for the sixth episode of 'Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris' tonight, Oct. 20 8 p.m. ETPT.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:09AM

Jarrod Spector & Kelli Barrett Bring THIS IS DEDICATED: MUSIC'S GREATEST MARRIAGES to 54 Below Tonight by BroadwayWorld

BEAUTIFUL THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL headliner Jarrod Spector joins with real-life wife Kelli Barrett for a series of shows at 54 Below this month,centered on a marital theme titled THIS IS DED…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:09AM

STAGE TUBE: HAND TO GOD's Tyrone McHansely Says 'Follow Your Bliss' in Brand New Motivational Monday by Michael Dale

A bit of sage wisdom from that kind and even-tempered patron saint of self-control, Tyrone McHansely.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:09AM

Meet the Cast of ‘The Most Happy Fella’ at The Catholic University of America: Part 2: Emma Nadine Onasch by Joel Markowitz

In Part 2 of a series of interviews with the cast of The Most Happy Fella, meet Emma Nadine Onasch, who plays Rosabella in their upcoming production, which plays this weekend October 23-25…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:06AM

5 questions with Taryn Temple by Lindsay Price

We have a great community of amazing playwrights here at Theatrefolk that contribute to our collection of middle and high school plays. We hope you’ll enjoy this peek behind the curtain…

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AM

Mary Lambert Guest-Stars on "Faking It" Prom Episode by Young Hollywood

Mary Lambert Guest-Stars on "Faking It" Prom Episode YH catches up with singer/songwriter Mary Lambert on the set of MTV's "Making It" where she prepares for her guest appearance on the show…

SOURCE: Young Hollywood at 01:00AM

Cody Christian on Going From "Pretty Little Liars" to "Teen Wolf" by Young Hollywood

Cody Christian on Going From "Pretty Little Liars" to "Teen Wolf" The YH Studio welcomes actor Cody Christian to talk all about our new favorite character we love to hate, Theo Raeken on MTV…

SOURCE: Young Hollywood at 01:00AM
Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Meet the Cast of ‘The Most Happy Fella’ at The Catholic University of America: Part 1: Mackenzie Newbury by Joel Markowitz

In Part 1 of a series of interviews with the cast of The Most Happy Fella, meet Mackenzie Newbury who plays Cleo in their upcoming production which plays this weekend October 23-25, 2015. J…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:38AM

Hamilton/Burr Dueling Pistols on Display at New-York Historical Society by Michael Dale

The pistols are on loan from J.P. Morgan Chase amp Company, whose origins go back to a company founded by Aaron Burr.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:36AM

Blood Bank by Arts Review

First presented at Ensemble Stages 2013 Spring Reading, Blood Bank by upcoming playwright Christopher Harley will now debut as part of Ensemble Theatre’s main season from 21 October 2015. …

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 12:15AM

‘The Most Happy Fella’ Plays This Friday through Sunday 10/23-25 at Catholic University’s Hartke Theatre by Guest Author

The Most Happy Fella’ Depicts May-December Romance  The Catholic University of America’s Hartke Theatre Friday, October 23 at 7:30 PM; Saturday, October 24th at 7:30 PM; and Sun…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:14AM

General Mischief Dance Theatre: Up and Away by Joel Benjamin

This post is by Joel Benjamin The choreography, mostly by Emily Smyth Vartanian, tends toward the musically unsophisticated, combining ballet (piqué turns, little jumps, attitude and arabes…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 12:10AM

Holland Taylor and Marylouise Burke Go Head to Head in Ripcord, Opening Tonight by Olivia Clement

Following previews that began Oct. 1, the world premiere production of Ripcord by Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire officially opens at Manhattan Theatre Club Oct. 20. The Off&#…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Broadway Actors Are Part of NC Production of Into the Woods, Starting Tonight by Andrew Gans

A host of Broadway talent is featured in North Carolina Theatre's production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's Into the Woods, which is presented Oct. 20-25 at the Raleigh M…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

New Tour of Mel Brooks’ The Producers Launches Tonight by Andrew Gans

Big League Productions, Inc.'s non-Equity tour of the Tony-winning musical The Producers plays more than 50 cities starting Oct. 20 in Elmira, NY.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Colin Quinn’s Jerry Seinfeld-Helmed Solo Show Returns Off-Broadway Tonight by Olivia Clement

Following an acclaimed, sold-out run this summer, comedian Colin Quinn returns to Off-Broadway's Cherry Lane Theatre with his solo show, Colin Quinn The New York Story, …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Futurity Sci-Fi Civil War Musical, with The Lisps, Opens Tonight by Robert Viagas

The Off-Broadway company Soho Rep, which had a hit with An Octoroon last year, opens its 2015-16 season Oct. 20 with the new science-fiction Civil War musical Futurity, by the co…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Laura Osnes, Corey Cott and The Bandstand Team on the Songs That Helped Them Survive: The Beatles, J by Carey Purcell

The stars of The Bandstand, the new musical at Paper Mill Playhouse, share the singers and songs that helped them through challenging times in their own lives. 

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Stephen Flaherty and CMU students create a thrilling showcase by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Composer Stephen Flaherty wrote his first musical at age 14, about the neighborhoods in Pittsburgh, and called it “Pits.”

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 12:00AM

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