Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
[collapse]

Macbeth (Of The Oppressed) by Leah Richards

Macbeth (of the Oppressed) Written by William Shakespeare Adapted and Directed by Tom Slot Fab Marquee Productions The Theater at the 14th Street NYC October 8-October 24, 2015 Sh…

SOURCE: culturecatch.com at 11:56PM

80 Playwrights Sign Open Letter to The New York Times Over Designer Credits Issue by Jessica Khan

As previously reported, United Scenic Artists Local USA 829 recently started a campaign to nudgeits members and constituents to speak out against The New York Times' recent decision to leave…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:36PM

HOMELAND's Sarita Choudhury Joins Invictus Theater's JEREMIAH 5:1 Reading by BroadwayWorld

SAG nominee Sarita Choudhury Homeland, Learning To Drive, The Hunger Games Mockingjay - Part 1 has joined Academy Award nominee andGolden Globe winnner Kathleen Turner The War Of The Roses, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:36PM

80 Playwrights Sign Open Letter to New York Times Urging Restoration of Production Credits in Theatr by Adam Hetrick

Annie Baker, John Guare, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, Tony Kushner, Terrence McNally and Sarah Ruhl are among a group of 80 influential playwrights who have signed their names to an open lett…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:13PM

City of Angels set to open in Melbourne by Arts Review

Winner of six Tony Awards and 2015 Olivier Award winner for Best Musical Revival, City of Angels is set to thrill and delight Melbourne audiences when it plays at the Playhouse – Arts …

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 11:05PM

Preview: Touring 'Annie' returns to its roots by James Hebert

As hit musical heads to town, original director talks of recapturing its can-do spirit.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 11:05PM

Juggling the Details of the 'Hamilton' Juggernaut

‘Hamilton’ production stage manager Jason Bassett talks about the challenges of running one of Broadway’s biggest hits—and why watching the show in its early incarnation made him ‘…

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal at 11:05PM

Review: Raise the ruff _ 'Sylvia' on Broadway is a treat by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- The following is a review of the Broadway play "Sylvia," in which an actress plays a dog. (Warning to those who look for bones to pick: There will b…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 11:05PM

"How I Learned to Drive" steered by a rich performance by Mark Collins by Joanne Ostrow

The great 1998 Pulitzer-Prize-winning play "How I Learned to Drive," by Paula Vogel, is having a revival at Boulder's Dairy Center with a compelling central performance.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 11:04PM

'Sylvia' on Broadway: Matthew Broderick stars in comedy that's all bark, no bite by Christopher Kelly

"Sylvia" is very sweet and very slight -- a valentine to dogs and the owners they have wrapped around their paws.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 11:04PM

Asolo Rep previews new 'West Side Story' production by Jay Handelman

Cast members perform two songs at media preview... Read more » The post Asolo Rep previews new 'West Side Story' production appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 11:04PM

Who Needs to Write a Book for Cher’s Upcoming Musical When Her Tweets Could Win a Tony? by Ira Madison Iii

A musical based on pop icon and Twitter maven Cher is coming your way, Playbill reports. Rick Elice, Tony-nominated co-librettist of Jersey Boys, is writing the book for a musical based on C…

SOURCE: Vulture at 11:02PM

The 50 Best Foreign-Language Movie-Musicals Ever by Bilge Ebiri

Last week saw the opening of Sion Sono’s magnificently batty Japanese hip-hop musical Tokyo Tribe, as well as the Bollywood wedding comedy Shandaar. That’s something: Two foreign-languag…

SOURCE: Vulture at 11:02PM

Broadway Review: ‘Sylvia’ Starring Matthew Broderick by Gordon Cox

The shrewdest thing about this Broadway revival of “Sylvia” was the decision not to update A.R. Gurney’s 1995 comedy to the present day, when it would probably be stoned to…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:00PM

Sylvia review – Annaleigh Ashford excels in canine comedy by Alexis Soloski

Cort Theater, New YorkAR Gurney play about a middle-aged man who falls in love with a mutt might be a shaggy dog story, but Matthew Broderick and his co-star make it sing – or howlWill som…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:00PM
Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
[collapse]

Sylvia: Theater review by David Cote

“Never work with animals or children,” W.C. Fields famously warned, but no one told Matthew Broderick. As midlife-crisis-stricken Greg in the urban fable Sylvia, the actor must keep a st…

SOURCE: Time Out at 10:59PM

William Finn: Broadway Close Up by Wendy Caster

William Finn, lyricist-composer of Falsettos, Elegies, and Little Miss Sunshine, writes at the corner of idiosyncratic and heartfelt. His topics range far and wide: e.g., a baseball game, tr…

SOURCE: Show Showdown at 10:39PM

On the Couch with David Handley by Arts Review

Who is David Handley? Director of Sculpture by the Sea. What would you do differently to what you do now? I love running Sculpture by the Sea exhibitions in Bondi and Cottesloe but I would…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 10:36PM

Review: ‘Sylvia,’ in Which a Man Loves a Dog Too Much by Charles Isherwood

Matthew Broderick, Annaleigh Ashford and Julie White star in the first Broadway production of A.­R. Gurney’s 1995 comedy.

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

80 Playwrights Sign Letter to New York Times Urging Restoration of Production Credits in Theatre Rev by Adam Hetrick

Annie Baker, John Guare, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, Tony Kushner, Terrence McNally and Sarah Ruhl are among a group of 80 influential playwrights who have signed their names to an open lett…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:21PM

80 Playwrights Sign Open Letter to New York Times Urging Restoration of Designer Credits in Theatre by Adam Hetrick

Annie Baker, John Guare, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, Tony Kushner, Terrence McNally and Sarah Ruhl are among a group of 80 influential playwrights who have signed their names to an open lett…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:21PM

80 Playwrights Urge New York Times to Restore Production Credits in Theatre Reviews by Adam Hetrick

Annie Baker, John Guare, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, Tony Kushner, Terrence McNally and Sarah Ruhl are among a group of 80 influential playwrights who have signed their names to an open lett…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:21PM

20th Biennale of Sydney unveils initial artist list and exhibition program by Arts Review

The Biennale of Sydney has announced details of the first 73 artists exhibiting at seven venues across Sydney around the city for the Asia Pacific’s largest contemporary visual arts event,…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 10:20PM

STAGE TUBE: THE SOUND OF MUSIC Tour Stars Kerstin Anderson and Ashley Brown Perform 'My Favorite Things' by Stage Tube

A brand new production of Rodgers amp Hammerstein's classic THE SOUND OF MUSIC launched its national tour at the Center Theatre Group Ahmanson Theatre on September 30. Directed by three-tim…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:13PM

Review: Sylvia by Brian Scott Lipton

Is there any comic performer on Broadway as gifted as Annaleigh Ashford? Her performance in “Sylvia,” now at the Cort Theatre, rises to heights of true pleasure.

SOURCE: cititour.com at 10:08PM

Review: The Black White Love Play (Black Ensemble Theater) by Scotty Zacher

If The Black White Love Play is not an especially detailed biography, it’s an effective musical tribute to the love this couple certainly must have shared. Thumbs up! (read John Olson's e…

SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 10:07PM

When Matthew Broderick is just OK, that counts as a triumph by Elisabeth Vincentelli

You’ve got to hand it to Matthew Broderick: He’s a reliable actor. You can always count on him being either wooden or downright lifeless. When his performance is merely serviceable �…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 10:05PM

Top 5 Shows of the Week by April Forrer

1. Fences at Everyman Theatre. “Director, Clinton Turner Davis, in partnership with a stellar cast, supersedes any expectation for a “good production,” to deliver a vortex of a the…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 10:05PM

‘The Night Alive’ at Round House Theatre by Lauren Katz

Last night, Round House Theatre premiered their second play of the season, The Night Alive. As always, I read up on the play before attending, but no amount of research could have prepared m…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:04PM

Hilary Cole: Rob Guest Endowment Finalist 2015 by Cassie Tongue

The Rob Guest Endowment annual gala concert is fast approaching! The big event will take place on Monday November 9, where six finalists — emerging stars of Australian musical theatre — …

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 10:00PM

Review: Sylvia

A.R. Gurney's sparkling 1995 comedy makes its Broadway debut with Annaleigh Ashford as a talking dog and Matthew Broderick as her owner.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:00PM
Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
[collapse]

A Letter From 80 Playwrights by Steven Suskin

We playwrights are always mentioned in the listings and reviews. This is not about us. We think the stage managers and sound and lighting and set and costume designers we work with are just …

SOURCE: Huffington Post at 09:50PM

‘The Humans’ Will Move To Broadway, Adding Dramatic Twist To A Drama-Heavy Season by Jeremy Gerard

Stephen Karam’s knockout drama The Humans, which opened off-Broadway this week to star-making reviews, will move to Broadway in the spring with its ensemble cast intact. The transfer, …

SOURCE: Deadline at 09:40PM

Sylvia, Starring Annaleigh Ashford and Matthew Broderick, Opens on Broadway; Check Out the Red Carpe by Matthew Blank

Annaleigh Ashford, a Tony winner for her performance in You Can't Take It With You, returns to Broadway playing an adorable, outspoken pooch in A.R. Gurney's touching comedy&nbsp…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:35PM

BWW Review: SUPERGIRL is Breath of Fresh Air in Dreary Superhero Universe by Matt Tamanini

TV's newest superhero show is startlingly different than nearly everything else on the current comic book landscape, and it's not just because its hero wears a skirt instead of tights. No, C…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:16PM

'Sylvia' review: Spectacular Annaleigh Ashford, Matthew Broderick in Broadway's anthropomorphic lovefest

Broadway's new golden girl has deep, limpid eyes and a smile likely to melt multitudes, and she tosses her long blond hair with the sashay of a runway model. Oh, and depending on who's in th…

SOURCE: Newsday Subscription at 09:16PM

“Ded!” at the Matrix Theatre – Los Angeles theater review by Brian Sonia-Wallace

Entering the Matrix Theatre to see Ded! is a treat in itself. A calavera looms over the marquis, and two more giant calavera women are holding court in the entryway in their bright dresses. …

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 09:09PM

Husbands & Sons, National Theatre by Marianka Swain

If the thought of three hours of DH Lawrence fills you with dread, fear not. Ben Powers’ three-for-the-price-of-one melding of Lawrence’s trio of mining plays is a spellbindingly intimat…

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 09:04PM

SYLVIA(Broadway: Cort Theatre)If there’s one reason to see... by David Levy

SYLVIA(Broadway: Cort Theatre)If there’s one reason to see Sylvia, A. R. Gurney’s 1995 canine comedy making its Broadway debut, it’s Annaleigh Ashford. As the titular tail-wagger, she …

SOURCE: reviews250.tumblr.com at 09:01PM

SYLVIA(Broadway: Cort Theatre)review by David LevyIf there’s one... by David Levy

SYLVIA(Broadway: Cort Theatre)review by David Levy If there’s one reason to see Sylvia, A. R. Gurney’s 1995 canine comedy making its Broadway debut, it’s Annaleigh Ashford. As the titu…

SOURCE: reviews250.tumblr.com at 09:01PM

250 Word Reviews: Sylvia by David Levy

Originally published on 250 Word Reviews. SYLVIA (Broadway: Cort Theatre) If there’s one reason to see Sylvia, A. R. Gurney’s 1995 canine comedy making its Broadway debut, it’s Annalei…

SOURCE: itsdlevy.me at 09:00PM

'Sylvia': Theater Review by David Rooney

Matthew Broderick stars with Annaleigh Ashford as a man and his dog, whose inseparable union threatens his marriage in A.R. Gurney's midlife crisis comedy.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:00PM
Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
[collapse]

Sylvia Review: Annaleigh Ashford is the Best Dog Ever by Jonathan Mandell

Annaleigh Ashford  has starred on Broadway in Wicked, Legally Blonde, Hair and Kinky Boots; accepted a Tony for what she called “the worst dancing that ever happened on Broadway” an…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 08:36PM

Playing to Mobile’s Strengths When Selling Tickets by Peter Yagecic

In an article published in May of this year, eMarketer […]

SOURCE: www.situationinteractive.com at 08:25PM

STAGE TUBE: FUNNY OR DIE Series - Adele Gets a Call from... Patti LuPone! by Stage Tube

This week's mystery caller in the FUNNY OR DIE series 'Adele gets a call from...' is none other than Broadway diva Patti LuPone. Click below to hear her belt a segment of 'Buenos Aires' from…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:18PM

Review: Pramkicker, King’s Head Theatre by Daniel Perks

“I kicked a fucking pram”, declares Jude (Sarah Mayhew) at the start of the anger management class. Straight to the point, it explains exactly why she is there in the first place and giv…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 08:11PM

A Piano Bar Reunion: Michael McAssey & Friends @ Metro Room 11/6 by Nitelife Exchange

ScoBarEntertainment is proud to present the next show in the series ...A Piano Bar Reunion. It will feature Piano Bar legend Michael McAssey. He will joined by guests Rick Crom, Andre Montgo…

SOURCE: NiteLifeExchange at 08:08PM

Who's a Good Dog? Annaleigh Ashford, as Captivating Canine 'Sylvia' by Robert Kahn

A perspicacious pooch wreaks havoc on the life of Upper West Side empty-nesters in the first Broadway outing of A.R. Gurney's 1995 comedy. (Did someone say "out"?)

SOURCE: NBC New York at 08:08PM

Sharón Clark – Shiny Stalkings: Songs of Heartbreak and Revenge @ Iridium 11/3 by Nitelife Exchange

ScoBar Entertainment is proud to have Sharon Clark returning to The Iridium, Tuesday November 3rd 8PM & 10PM with her latest show Shiny Stalkings: Songs of Heartbreak and Revenge. Sharon wil…

SOURCE: NiteLifeExchange at 08:07PM

A Noise Within resurrects Arthur Miller's ALL MY SONS, an overlooked gem of a play. by Rob Stevens

Deborah Strang gives a performance worthy of the Greek Tragedy playwright Miller and director Geoff Elliott have wrought upon the stage.

SOURCE: Haines His Way at 08:07PM

SYLVIA - Talkin' Broadway's Review by Matthew Murray

Few plays of recent vintage are as easy to like as A.R. Gurney's Sylvia.

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 08:04PM

The Verdict: Live Updating Reviews for Sylvia Starring Annaleigh Ashford and Matthew Broderick by Playbill Staff

A.R. Gurney's touching comedy Sylvia, which stars Tony winners Annaleigh Ashford, Matthew Broderick and Julie White, officially opens on Broadway Oct. 27 at the Cort Theatre. Here's…

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:00PM

The Verdict: Critics Review Sylvia Starring Annaleigh Ashford and Matthew Broderick by Playbill Staff

A.R. Gurney's touching comedy Sylvia, which stars Tony winners Annaleigh Ashford, Matthew Broderick and Julie White, officially opens on Broadway Oct. 27 at the Cort Theatre. Here's …

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:00PM

IMPRESSIONS OF: Okwui Okpokwasili's "Bronx Gothic" by The Dance Enthusiast

"Bronx Gothic is truly absorbing, by turns funny and devastating. Much of this can be credited to Okpokwasili's authority as a performer." Garnet Henderson, New York.

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 08:00PM
Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
[collapse]

TWO-LEGGED ANIMAL – Circus City Festival by Katharine Kavanagh

Ziggy Slingsby has created an intriguing proposition with the trilogy of Original, Raw and Encounter – three versions of her Two-Legged Animal show – which each offer a different way to …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:59PM

Cast Set for ALT Reading of New Opera Libretto Adapted from Ray Bradbury's THE HALLOWEEN TREE by BroadwayWorld

Lawrence Edelson, Producing Artistic Director of American Lyric Theater ALT, announced today that the company's libretto workshop and upcoming presentation of THE HALLOWEEN TREE on Friday, O…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:55PM

HUSBANDS AND SONS NT Dorfman, SE1 by Libby Purves

THE PEOPLE OF THE PITS Tender, fierce, intelligent and humane, this superb production reminds us that D.H.Lawrence was at his best a great interpreter of 20th century change. Years before th…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:46PM

Review: Cats (London Palladium)

A revival of the classic musical stars Beverley Knight as Grizabella

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 07:42PM

Ashford and Broderick play dog and man in 'Sylvia' - then it gets weird by Chris Jones

NEW YORK — At one point in "Sylvia," the A.R. Gurney off-Broadway comedy from 1995 now sitting down on Broadway, the titular pooch walks out on the stage, having just being spayed. I say …

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 07:39PM

The Seer, Spectrum Centre, Inverness by Mark Fisher

Spectrum Centre, InvernessThe Accidental, Ali Smith's much-lauded novel, is about the effect on a middle-class family of the mysterious Amber. Enigmatic, inconsistent and appearing out of no…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:34PM

Sylvia – Review and Pics by New York Theater

Annaleigh Ashford has starred on Broadway in Wicked, Legally Blonde, Hair and Kinky Boots; accepted a Tony for what she called “the worst dancing that ever happened on Broadway” and …

SOURCE: New York Theater at 07:31PM

REVIEW: ‘Sylvia’ at the Cort Theatre by Steve

By Liz Lombardi A man, his dog, and his mid-life crisis. The Roundabout Theater Company’s revival of A.R. Gurney’s Sylvia starring Matthew Broderick, Annaleigh Ashford and Juli…

SOURCE: centerontheaisle.com at 07:30PM

First Nighter: Annaleigh Ashford as A. R. Gurney's Talking Dog Runs Away With 'Sylvia' by David Finkle

The comedy winks at a particular instance of a dog being man's best friend -- but not, as Gurney writes it, a woman's best friend. What the prolific playwright has here is the study of one g…

SOURCE: Huffington Post at 07:27PM

Leon Bibb, Actor, Folk Singer and Civil Rights Activist, Dies at 93 by William Grimes

Mr. Bibb, an actor turned folk singer, made his Broadway debut in 1946 in “Annie Get Your Gun,” and earned a Tony nomination for “A Hand Is on the Gate” from 1967.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 07:25PM

Review: Sarai, Arcola Theatre by Rebecca Jones

Sarai is a recognisably age old tale. Our protagonist Sarai (Karlina Grace-Paṣeda) longs for a son, and is given an ever-echoing prophecy that promises that and more: “remove yourself fr…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 07:15PM

Review: The King of Tiny Things, Greenwich Theatre by Rebecca Gwyther

We all have to grow up one day… Or do we? Metta Theatre brings The King of Tiny Things to Greenwich Theatre where it beams with character and charm. Here even I felt like a kid again. Pupp…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 07:15PM

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

SYLVIA, a play by two-time Pulitzer Prize-nominee A.R. Gurney The Dining Room, Love Letters and directed by Tony Award-winner Daniel Sullivan Proof opens on Broadway tonight, October 27, 201…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:14PM

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

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

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:14PM
Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
[collapse]

Cappies’ Student Reviews Of Florida High School Shows Posted Here For Second Year by Bill Hirschman

Publishing student reviews of high school theater is the cornerstone of a service from Florida Theater On Stage and the South Florida Critics and Awards Program, better known as The Cappies.

SOURCE: Florida Theater On Stage at 06:55PM

Fuse Dance Review: Monkeyhouse and the Ties That Bind by Arts Fuse Editor

I missed the trademark orange Dynel wigs and the zany non sequiturs of the past, but Karen Krolak and the crew were still playing with fractured language.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 06:52PM

Music to our ears: New Musical Theatre Syllabus for AMEB by Erin James

The Australian Music Examinations Board (AMEB) has been Australia’s leading provider of examinations for music, speech and drama for over 100 years. With 40 syllabus options already availa…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 06:41PM

Review: The Odd Couple by Jemma Lanyon

Pulitzer prize winner Neil Simon’s play The Odd Couple was the precursor to the beloved ‘70s TV show. While I can’t compare it to the TV show (before my time), the play is an enjoyable…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 06:40PM

ROOSEVELVIS Royal Court, SW1 by Libby Purves

THE PRESIDENT OR THE POP STAR? CHOOSE YOUR ROLE MODEL, GIRL! It’s a portmanteau of Theodore Roosevelt and Elvis Presley. And, one must sorrowfully surmise, was lit upon by The Team, a col…

SOURCE: theatrecat.com at 06:32PM

Inside LA STAGE History: The Macabre Tale of The Majestic & Lon Chaney by Julio Martinez

by JULIO MARTINEZ ever a theater could be cursed by a single event, it just might be the luxurious Majestic Theatre at 845 S. Broadway, built in 1908 by the firm of Edelman & Barnett…

SOURCE: thisstage.la at 06:32PM

The Royal Ballet's star duo reveal how they've become the best pairing in years by Jessica Duchen, Jessica Duchen

The red-haired stars Steven McRae and Iana Salenko praise each other in an exclusive interview at their rehearsal

SOURCE: The Independent at 06:32PM

Harry Enfield & Paul Whitehouse: Legends! - comedy review: Smashie and Nicey have a hit on their hands by Veronica Lee, Veronica Lee

The comedy duo celebrate 25 years of their partnership with a new 'very funny' performance

SOURCE: The Independent at 06:32PM

CAGEBIRDS – Edinburgh by Thom Dibdin

David Campton’s 1971 script is very cleverly directed by EUTC regular, Marina Johnson. Clearly allegorical, a number of layers and interpretations are waiting to be picked apart.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:31PM

'The Humans' is headed to Broadway by Chris Jones

"The Humans," the Stephen Karam play that premiered at American Theater Company in Chicago, is headed to Broadway, the producer Scott Rudin told the Tribune this weekend. The intimate show …

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 06:28PM

A Smashing Night of Stars at Wesley Taylor's Bridging the Gap Benefit Reading by Broadway.com

Bridging the Gap, Wesley Taylor's collection of one-act plays, were read by a glittering array of stars at a sold-out benefit for the Actors Fund on October 27. Click through the gallery…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:28PM

See Annaleigh Ashford Bark Back to Broadway with These Sylvia Show Clips by Broadway.com

Go to dog heaven with this adorable footage of Annaleigh Ashford, Matthew Broderick and more in Sylvia.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:28PM

Ashford and Broderick play dog and man in 'Sylvia' on Broadway by Chris Jones

NEW YORK — At one point in "Sylvia," the A.R. Gurney off-Broadway comedy from 1995 now sitting down on Broadway, the titular pooch walks out on the stage, having just being spayed. I say "…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 06:25PM

Theatre Review: ‘Titus Andronicus’ by Chesapeake Shakespeare Company by April Forrer

If you are looking to get some trick-or-treating in this Halloween season, you need not go further than Chesapeake Shakespeare Company’s production of William Shakespeare’s Titus Androni…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 06:14PM

Review: Afterplay – intimate and intellectual by Bobbi-Lea Dionysius

An homage to Chekhov, Afterplay is a two-hander play in which the characters are taken from two different Chekhov plays and fast forwarded twenty or so years into the future. Sonya from Unc…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 06:13PM

The Classic Era Horror of John Carradine by Trav S.D.

And now, the latest in our month long series about classic horror which we launched here. John Carradine was identified with several genres, not just horror, but westerns and historical cost…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 06:13PM

Two Hours of ME on the Truth and Freedom Show! by Trav S.D.

I had the good fortune to spend a couple of hours as a guest on Jim Melloan’s Radio Free Brooklyn talk show The Truth and Freedom Show last week. I don’t know how we managed to f…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 06:13PM

Lucie Arnaz and Wendie Malick to Lead David Zippel's New Adaptation of THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING ERNEST in Palm Springs by BroadwayWorld

For its annual benefit gala, Coyote StageWorks will present THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING ERNEST IN NEW YORK by Oscar Wilde and adapted and directed by David Zippel, who gives the famed comedy of …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:13PM

Flipping the script: How ‘pop-culture fuelled’ feminism is reaching a wider audience by Rebecca Tucker

'I think when you wrap a message in something that looks entertaining, you can reach a lot more people'

SOURCE: news.nationalpost.com at 06:10PM

Real voices tell the deeper story of Louisiana oil ‘Spill’ by Sun-Times

By Mary Houlihan | For the Sun-Times In the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of ... The post Real voices tell the deeper story of Louisiana oil ‘Spill’ appeared first on Chicag…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 06:00PM
Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
[collapse]

WATCH: Look into the First Rehearsal of The Color Purple by Tavia Riveè

If this is what the cast of The Color Purple looks like on Day One of rehearsal, we’re definitely gonna need a box of tissues when the show opens Dec. 10. Filmed on Oct. 6 and set t…

SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 05:57PM

VIDEO: STOMP Takes The Court With The Legendary Harlem Globetrotters by Michael Dale

The long running Off-Broadway smash mixes it up with basketball's clown princes.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:53PM

'Hamilton' on Broadway: Rockefeller Foundation grant to let 20,000 NYC students see show

Tickets for "Hamilton," the hottest show in town, are about to be sold to 20,000 lucky New York school kids for $10. The Rockefeller Foundation announced Tuesday that a $1.46 million grant w…

SOURCE: Newsday Subscription at 05:52PM

Goodspeed Announces Week-Long Extension for A WONDERFUL LIFE by BroadwayWorld

Grammy and Emmy Award-winner Joe Raposo and Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Sheldon Harnick's uplifting musical A WONDERFUL LIFE reminds us how one person's life can touch that of so ma…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:52PM

Eden Espinosa, Stars of 'BRIDGES' Tour and More Among Lineup for Musical Theatre Factory 'NEW ORCHESTRATIONS' Gala by BroadwayWorld

Musical Theatre Factory,in association with The Chelsea Symphony, has just announced the lineup for its gala concert event GET YOURSELF SOME NEW ORCHESTRATIONS,the launch of an exciting new …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:52PM

Joe Iconis Named 2015 Music for Autism Spotlight Artist by BroadwayWorld

On Monday, October 12, 2015, at a benefit hosted by their Junior Board of Directors, Music for Autism named Joe Iconis as their 2015 Spotlight Artist, a distinction bestowed upon one musicia…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:52PM

He's Back! Lin-Manuel Miranda Returns to HAMILTON Tonight by BroadwayWorld

He's back After being out of Broadway's hottest show for a week due to illness, HAMILTON creator Lin-Manuel Miranda will return to the show tonight- in time for Andrew Rannells' first perfor…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:52PM

Drury Lane Announces 2016-17 Season by Michael J. Roberts

Drury Lane Productions is thrilled to announce the 2016 – 2017 Drury Lane season, beginning with the world-premiere production of the new musical, Hazel. Continuing their dedication to new…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 05:52PM

Northlight Theatre Presents Kaufman & Hart’s “You Can’t Take It With You” Nov. 6- Dec. 13 by Michael J. Roberts

Northlight Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director BJ Jones and Executive Director Timothy J. Evans, presents the Pulitzer Prize-winning play You Can’t Take It With You, continui…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 05:52PM

A gripping revival of 'Fences' at Everyman Theatre by Tim Smith

Troy Maxson, the intensely flawed head of household at the center of August Wilson's epic play "Fences," doesn't dispense tough love. It's more like rough love. Those on the receiving end ca…

SOURCE: The Baltimore Sun Subscription at 05:30PM

New online site hopes to be the Rotten Tomatoes for theater by Mark Kennedy

Like a lot of people, Tom Melcher was frustrated with the amount of work it took to find something to watch onstage in New York. Unlike a lot of people, he did something about it. Melcher, a…

SOURCE: The Baltimore Sun Subscription at 05:30PM

'Stomp' joins Harlem Globetrotters for a cool video shoot by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- It's the ultimate mashup of athleticism and theater - the Harlem Globetrotters have teamed up with "Stomp."...

SOURCE: Associated Press at 05:30PM

Thousands of N.Y. students to get $10 'Hamilton' musical tickets

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Some 20,000 New York City public high school students will be offered cut-rate $10 tickets to attend performances of the hip-hop musical sensation "Hamilton," the hottes…

SOURCE: Reuters at 05:30PM

Magic Time! ‘Avenue Q’ at Constellation Theatre Company by John Stoltenberg

The intriguing tagline for Constellation Theatre Company’s 2015/16 season is “Playtime for Grownups,” which could not have been more appropriate on opening night of itsAvenue Q—the w…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 05:28PM

Call For Action: 3 Major New York Black Theatres De-Funded by Leah Marché

At the Harlem Arts Alliance monthly meeting Oct. 5, it was announced that three of the oldest Black theatres in New York were de-funded by the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs. H…

SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 05:23PM

'The Humans' is headed to Broadway by Chris Jones

"The Humans," the Stephen Karam play that premiered at American Theater Company in Chicago, is headed to Broadway, the producer Scott Rudin told the Tribune this weekend. The intimate show w…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 05:20PM

Tickets Now Available for Tuck Everlasting on Broadway, Starring Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Carolee Carmello & More by Broadway.com

Tickets are now on sale for the Broadway premiere of Tuck Everlasting, starring Broadway favorites Andrew Keenan-Bolger and Carolee Carmello. The new musical features music by Chris Miller, …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:19PM

Lucie Arnaz and Wendie Malick Set for David Zippel’s Gender-Swapped Importance of Being Earnest Adap by Olivia Clement

Wendie Malick and Emmy winner Lucie Arnaz are set to star in Coyote StageWorks' one-night-only benefit presentation of The Importance of Being Earnest (In New York), a modern-…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:17PM

HAMILTON: The Musical & Rockefeller Foundation to Provide 20,000 NYC Public School Students Tickets to the Show for Just $10 by Musical Theatre Magazine

Hamilton producer Jeffrey Seller and Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, The Rockefeller Foundation president Judith Rodin, NYC Department of Education Chancellor Carmen Fariña, and Gilde…

SOURCE: musicaltheatremagazine.wordpress.com at 05:10PM

Review: ‘The Vast Machine’ of Slavery and Injustice, at the Axis Theater by Andy Webster

This play, inspired by “The Slave Ship: A Human History,” by Marcus Rediker, brings to life a 19th-century scene of moral and physical conflict.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:09PM

Photo Flash: Laura Osnes, Corey Cott and More Join Frank DiLella in 'SHOW BIZ AFTER HOURS' at Birdland by BroadwayWorld

The Broadway at Birdland concert series was proud to present 'Show Biz After Hours With Frank DiLella,' a new talkvariety show hosted by the popular NY1 theater journalist. The first 'episod…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:09PM

Alliance Theatre's TUCK EVERLASTING and BULL DURHAM, Will Swenson & More Among Nominees for Atlanta's 2015 Suzi Bass Awards by BroadwayWorld

This evening,Suzi Bass Awards, Inc. revealed nominations for the 2014-2015 Atlanta professional theatrical season.The Suzi Nomination Party, which rotates venues, was hosted this year by Hor…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:09PM

David Yazbek and Norbert Leo Butz to Showcase New Material at SubCulture, 11/18 by BroadwayWorld

David Yazbek with Norbert Leo Butz will perform on November 18, 2015 at 8 p.m. at SubCulture, and BroadwayWorld has learned they will be showcasing some new material

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:09PM

Theater News: Mark Stuart Dance Theatre Brings Standard Time to New York

The musical explores four different periods of time through the art of dance.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM
Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
[collapse]

iPhone Sales Lead Apple Q4 Earnings To 31% Rise Despite Shaky Outlook For China by Jeremy Gerard

Unabating love for the iPhone moved Apple Inc. beyond analysts’ Q4 2015 projections with a 31 percent rise in quarterly profit, the Cupertino, CA-based company said this afternoon. T…

SOURCE: Deadline at 04:55PM

Q&A: Seth Rudetsky Pays Tribute to Joel Grey, is Obsessed with Belting and Reminds Us to Spay and Neuter Our Pets by Jose Solis

On November 1st, Broadway’s finest will get together to honor Tony and Oscar winner Joel Grey with the very first annual Humane Society of New York‘s Sandy Award presented to an …

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 04:54PM

‘Play On’ at Castaways Repertory Theatre by Kendall Mostafavi

Play On is a fantastically funny play, written by Rick Abbot, which encapsulates the many horrible ways that a play can be undone: A community theater has decided to put on a play, written b…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 04:48PM

Lin-Manuel Miranda Returns to Hamilton Tonight by Robert Viagas

Lin-Manuel Miranda, who has been out of his Broadway hit Hamilton since Oct. 20 with the flu, returns to the show as of the Oct. 27 performance.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:48PM

Tomorrow on TCM: Sprawl by Trav S.D.

Tomorrow on TCM (for some reason): several movies linked thematically only by their shared quality of EXCESS: All-Star casts, and epic running times: 9:45am (EST): Grand Hotel (1932) I think…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 04:43PM

I Am A Floppy Baby by Peter Royston

I am a Floppy Baby. I have a right side weakness.  My coordination and mobility is limited on my right side.  This means that the stroke I had at birth happened on the left side of my brai…

SOURCE: Theatre Communications Group at 04:35PM

From Stage to Screen: A Conversation with Condola Rashad by Alicia Samuel

Ever wonder what your favorite Broadway stars are doing when they aren’t on the stage under bright lights? Some are taking a much deserved break after those long eight shows a week for…

SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 04:32PM

Noises Off? A Brief History of Unruly Audiences by HowlRound

By Michael Lueger. In his third installment, Michael Lueger discusses the trajectory of theatre audiences from the ancient Greeks to the contemporary moment.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 04:28PM

Coffee and chat: Marisela Treviño Orta by HowlRound

By Abel Muñoz, Marisela Orta. Abel Muñoz interviews Marisela Treviño Orta

SOURCE: HowlRound at 04:26PM

The Battle over ‘Translating’ Shakespeare by Tracey Paleo

HowlRound:  Cultural critic Eli Keel defends the Oregon Shakespeare Festival’s decision to translate Shakespeare into contemporary English: …why would you discourage passing on …

SOURCE: footlights.click at 04:21PM

Cher Musical In The Works by Chris Luner

Broadway has seen it’s fair share of review shows. Music icons such as Carole King, The Four Seasons and more have taken to the Broadway stage to not only celebrate their vast catalogu…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 04:21PM

Avenue Q Star Will Headline Reading About a Guy Who Wants to Be Loved By Everyone by Michael Gioia

The Connector, a new play written by Tim Murray that was seen at Theatre for the New City in 2012, will have a staged reading starring Avenue Q's Darren Bluestone next month in New York …

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:15PM

Barbra Streisand’s Gypsy Faces (Yet Another) Setback; Universal Puts Remake in Turnaround by Ryan McPhee

Not everything’s coming up roses, and as far as this project is concerned, it hasn’t been that way for a long time. After myriad team changes and battles with the creators, the l…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:14PM

Fuse Film Review: “Steve Jobs” — Computer Crash by Arts Fuse Editor

Steve Jobs is a one-dimensional film about a terminally self-absorbed character.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 04:14PM

Composer Scott Alan Says 'Goodbye for Now' to Go Back to School by BroadwayWorld

Theatre composer Scott Alan, who has spent many years working with some of the brightest talents Broadway and the West End, has just announced on his Tumblr that he is taking a leave from so…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:14PM

Jane Lynch to Host PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS 2016 by TV News Desk

CBS and People's Choice Awards announced today that multiple award-winning actress Jane Lynch will host PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS 2016

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:14PM

VIDEO PROFILE: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS's John 'Lypsinka' Epperson's Three Decades of Mouthing Off by Michael Dale

The actor's glamorous alter-ego is an expression of individuality he was told to keep hiddenwhile growing up.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:14PM

Photo Coverage: Lin-Manuel & HAMILTON Team Launch Educational Program for 20,000 Lucky Students! by Walter McBride

Today, Hamilton producer Jeffrey Seller and Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, The Rockefeller Foundation president Judith Rodin, NYC Department of Education Chancellor Carmen Faria and Gi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:14PM

Dance Pioneer Arthur Mitchell Honored With Symposium by Tanya Isley

Sixty years before ballet dancer and media darling Misty Copeland changed the face of the American Ballet Theatre when she became the company’s first African American female principal danc…

SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 04:11PM

Interview: Holland Taylor on ‘Ripcord’, Comedic Timing, and Aging with Dignity by Jose Solis

In Ripcord, Holland Taylor plays Abby, a stern, oft-judgmental woman, living in a retirement home, who refuses to share her room with the newly arrived Marilyn (Marylouise Burke) who threate…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 04:07PM

Circus Arts with Heart: HerSelf Rises (And We Are Lifted) by HowlRound

By Steele Campbell. Steele Campbell on HerSelf Rising by Girls on Trapeze at Sideshow Fringe Festival in Nashville, Tennessee.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 04:03PM

From Shining City to Sleep No More: The Scariest Moments Onstage by Robert Viagas

The undead are frequently found at movie theatres, but restless spirits have also taken up residence on Broadway stages. Read on to learn about the frightful friends and foes that have haunt…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:00PM

From Shining City to Sleep No More: The Scariest Moments On Stage by Robert Viagas

The undead are frequently found at movie theatres, but restless spirits have also taken up residence on Broadway stages. Read on to learn about the frightful friends and foes that have haunt…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:00PM

Theater News: Klea Blackhurst, Robert Cuccioli, and More Set for Urban Stages' Winter Rhythms 2015

Brian Charles Rooney, Tony Sheldon, and K.T. Sullivan will also participate.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:00PM

Music News: New York Pops to Honor Les Misérables Scribes Boublil and Schönberg

The coauthors of the musicals Miss Saigon and The Pirate Queen will be honored at Carnegie Hall.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:00PM
Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
[collapse]

Rebecca Luker Sings To Barbara Cook At Her 88th Birthday Party. by Corine Cohen

  Listen to the very talented singer Rebecca Luker sing to Barbara Cook on her 88th Birthday. Film and photos by Corine Cohen. What a gorgeous voice!    

SOURCE: broadwayshowbiz.com at 03:55PM

Universal Passes on Barbra Streisand “Gypsy” Film by Robert Viagas and Andrew Gans

Universal Pictures has officially passed on producing the film remake of the classic musical Gypsy, starring Barbra Streisand as the infamous stage mother Rose, according to Deadline Hollywo…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:46PM

Brooklyn Academy of Music Announces 2016 Winter/Spring Season by American Theatre Editors

The slate includes productions of new and classic works from the likes of Royal Shakespeare Company, Maly Drama Theatre of St. Petersburg, and Actors Theatre of Louisville.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:42PM

This week: Speakeasy Society’s “The Hollow” – Los Angeles theater review by Brian Sonia-Wallace

Speakeasy Society’s The Hollow has me excited to watch this company grow, and feeling tingly about the future of immersive theatre in Los Angeles. The show is a piece of dinner theatre-cum…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 03:38PM

McPherson keeps the faith in Irish drama ‘Night Alive’ by Nelson Pressley

If you’re ever asked to name a playwright who can really spin a yarn, say “Conor McPherson.” The Irish dramatist has been unwinding spellbinders for two decades now – ghost tales, mo…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 03:38PM

Spoofing cellphone addiction, to hilarious effect by Celia Wren

Is Google making us stupid? Maybe, maybe not. But the wired lifestyle has certainly dimmed the acumen of Amelia, Barnaby, Chantal and Dagobert, the principal characters in Emilio Williams’…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 03:38PM

Ryan Murphy Comments on Lea Michele Funny Girl by Andrew Gans

Looks like a Broadway revival of Funny Girl, starring "Glee" singing actress Lea Michele, won't be happening in the near future.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:30PM

Virginia Theatres Honored at Richmond Critics Circle Awards by American Theatre Editors

Virginia Repertory Theatre, 5th Wall Theatre, and TheatreLAB were among those rewarded at the Circle's 8th Annual Awards Ceremony.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:17PM

Travels with My Aunt by Victor Gluck, Editor-In-Chief

This post is by Victor Gluck, Editor-in-Chief Havergal’s adaptation is unusual in that it uses four male actors to play 25 roles including the central role of Aunt Augusta, with all the ac…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 03:13PM

Drury Lane Announces 2016–17 Season by American Theatre Editors

The Chicago-area theatre's new lineup boasts jukebox musicals and adaptations of film and television classics.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:12PM

Stephen Karam's The Humans, Starring Reed Birney & Jayne Houdyshell, Will Haunt Broadway by Ryan McPhee

Stephen Karam’s The Humans, which just opened officially off-Broadway on October 25, will transfer to the Great White Way next year. According to the Hollywood Reporter, the production…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:12PM

Don't Eat Croissants, Red Vines or Anything When You See Zachary Quinto in Smokefall Off-Broadway by Ryan McPhee

Zachary Quinto will return to the stage next year in Noah Haidle’s Smokefall, and he’s already getting a taste of rude theatergoing behavior. When the stage and screen alum recen…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:12PM

Odds & Ends: Kids Have a Shot to See Hamilton, Laura Benanti Turns Evil in Supergirl's Super Start & More by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. Kids Have a Shot to See Hamilton 20,000 NYC public school students will be in the room where it happens! The Rockefeller Fo…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:12PM

Offer: £10 tickets to The Notebook at Battersea Arts Centre by A Younger Theatre

The Notebook | 3-14 November | Battersea Arts Centre Forced Entertainment are back in London at Battersea Arts Centre with their show The Notebook. Based on the award winning novel…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 03:12PM

“Bros Before Shows!”: Billy Eichner and Jason Sudeikis Tailgate at Wicked (Video) by Joe Gambino

Comedians Billy Eichner and Jason Sudeikis decided to show off their "bro" sides in a segment from Sudeikis' episode of "Billy On The Street," which will premiere Oct…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:10PM

Watch Billy Eichner and Jason Sudeikis Tailgate at Wicked (Video) by Joe Gambino

Comedians Billy Eichner and Jason Sudeikis decided to show off their "bro" sides in a segment from Sudeikis' episode of "Billy On The Street," which will premiere Oct…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:10PM

BWW TV: Watch Season 2 Commentary for THE RESIDUALS- Episode, 'Conflict' 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 HERE to binge-watch all ten episodes T…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:08PM

Rialto Chatter: Will Scott Rudin Bring Stephen Karam's THE HUMANS to Broadway? by Rialto Chatter

Roundabout Theatre Company's production of Stephen Karam's The Humans featuring Cassie Beck,Reed Birney, Jayne Houdyshell, Lauren Klein, Arian Moayed and Sarah Steele, just opened earlier th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:08PM

BWW TV: History Is Happening in Manhattan! 20,000 NYC Students Will Get to See HAMILTON by BroadwayWorld TV

History is happening in ManhattanToday, Hamilton producer Jeffrey Seller and Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, The Rockefeller Foundation president Judith Rodin, NYC Department of Educati…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:08PM

Barbra Streisand's GYPSY Will Not Move Forward at Universal Pictures by TV News Desk

rly away the much talked about movie adaptation of GYPSY, starring Barbra Streisand in the iconic role of Mamma Rose, the project has suffered another setback

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:08PM

Subway Meditation and Curl Control! Spend a Two-Show Day With Daddy Long Legs Star Megan McGinnis by Matthew Blank

Spend an exciting day with Megan McGinnis, who is giving the performance of a lifetime in the new two-actor musical Daddy Long Legs — by Tony Award-nominated compo…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:04PM

The Art of Subway Meditation and Curl Control! Spend a Two-Show Day With Daddy Long Legs Star Megan by Matthew Blank

Spend an exciting day with Megan McGinnis, who is giving the performance of a lifetime in the new two-actor musical Daddy Long Legs — by Tony Award-nominated compo…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:04PM

Hardships and Humanity at the Holidays by Wqxr

The holiday season is approaching ... or looming, you might say, depending on how you feel about holidays and family get-togethers. A middle-class family Thanksgiving in lower Manhattan is …

SOURCE: WQXR at 03:01PM

Theater News: Stephen Karam's The Humans Will Transfer to Broadway

The new drama is currently running off-Broadway in a production directed by Joe Mantello.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM

Video Flash: Annaleigh Ashford Is Man's Best (Girl)Friend in These Clips From Broadway's Sylvia

Matthew Broderick and Julie White play Ashford's human housemates.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM
Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
[collapse]

Review: Visiting ‘Houseworld,’ and the Perils and Pleasures of Immersive Theater by Ben Brantley

Stiff drinks and sexy demons in a mazelike setting aren’t necessarily our critic’s cup of tea. But his attitude is: If you go to immersive theater, you may as well immerse.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 02:28PM

Stephen Karam’s Family Drama The Humans Sets Sights on Broadway by Adam Hetrick and Olivia Clement

Producer Scott Rudin is planning a Broadway transfer for the new Stephen Karam drama The Humans, which opened to strong critical reviews Oct. 25 at the Roundabout Theatre Company's Laura…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:24PM

A Day in the Life of Lesli Margherita of ‘Dames at Sea’ by Taylor Mikel

The madcap Broadway musical Dames at Sea feels like one of those giant, lavish 1930s Busby Berkeley productions. There’s singing, scenery and a whole lotta dancing in this love letter to t…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 02:21PM

Ian McKellen is wrong about Shakespeare. He's best read on paper by Harry De Quetteville

As one of the great actors of his generation, Sir Ian should know that the Bard must be read before being seen on stage

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 02:10PM

Ian McKellen is wrong about Shakespeare by Harry De Quetteville

As one of the great actors of his generation, Sir Ian should know that the Bard must be read before being seen on stage

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 02:10PM

Los Angeles Theater Review: SAFE AT HOME: AN EVENING WITH ORSON BEAN (PRT in Venice) by Paul Birchall

HOME AND HEART When you go to Pacific Resident Theatre in Venice, one of the great pleasures is seeing performers Orson Bean and his wife Alley Mills hanging out in the lobby either manning …

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 02:09PM

Broadway’s ‘Hamilton’ Will Play to 20,000 New York City Public School Students by Gordon Cox

Hoping to score a ticket to “Hamilton”? Try enrolling in a New York City public school. Producers and creators of the box-office-busting Broadway buzzmagnet have partnered with t…

SOURCE: Variety at 02:08PM

Photos! Darren Criss, Kristin Chenoweth and More Perform at the 2015 Dramatists Guild Fund Gala by Broadway.com

Broadway stars and writers aligned at the 2015 Dramatists Guild Fund gala on October 25, 2015. Hosted by Darren Criss, the night featured performances by Kristin Chenoweth, Karen Ziemba, mem…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:07PM

Good to Go Summit Will Celebrate Theatre Companies Working to Obtain Equal Gender Opportunity by Playbill Staff

The Good to Go Summit, which will take place Nov. 18 at 5 PM at Theater Center in New York City, will celebrate theatre companies who work to obtain equal gender opportunity and will discuss…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:05PM

Girlstar at Signature. You’ll love it or hate it. (review) by Alan Katz

I haven’t seen a show so polarize an audience since Studio Theatre staged Annie Baker’s The Aliens, where I witnessed multiple patrons demanding their money back at intermission and a pa…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 02:04PM

AND THEN THERE WERE NONE – Edinburgh by Thom Dibdin

The plot here reverts to something closer to the celebrated original book – whose first title was too contentious even to be used on the first US edition and has since been quietly dropped…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 02:01PM

Stephanie Street: Be prepared to sweat if you want to be an actor by Stephanie Street

I realised this week that acting is quite like Bikram yoga. A series of 26 held postures working strength, balance and flexibility

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00PM

Cabaret News: Laura Osnes Brings Her Solo Concert to San Francisco

The two-time Tony nominee will head to the West Coast with her cabaret show.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM

Photo Flash: Cast of Rent Celebrates Opening Night at La Mirada Theatre

Richard Israel directs the Jonathan Larson classic.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM
Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
[collapse]

STAGE TUBE: SYLVIA Gets Unleashed On Broadway Tonight! See Video Highlights by Michael Dale

Sarah Jessica Parker starred in SYLVIA 20 years ago. Now it's hubby Matthew Broderick's turn.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:58PM

Misery's Child Gets a New Ending from 3rd Sweepstakes Winner, Michelle Ackerman! by Misery Sweepstakes

Listen to Annie Wilkes and you just might make it out alive. MISERY is offering you a way out, and your ticket in to see Bruce Willis and Laurie Metcalf on Broadway... on a few conditions. E…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:58PM

Photo Coverage: Meet the Cast of Playwrights Horizons' MARJORIE PRIME by Jennifer Broski

Rehearsals just began for the New York premiere of the Playwrights Horizons and production of MARJORIE PRIME, a new play byJordan Harrison, directed by Obie Award winner Anne Kauffman. A Pla…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:58PM

VIDEO: Keke Palmer Releases Music Video for 'I Don't Belong to You' by TV News Desk

Below, check out the new music video of Keke Palmer performing 'I Don't Belong To You.' out on Island Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:58PM

Official! Elizabeth Banks to Direct PITCH PERFECT 3 by TV News Desk

Elizabeth Banks will return to helm the next installment of the musical comedy series PITCH PERFECT.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:58PM

Highlights From Sylvia Starring Annaleigh Ashford and Matthew Broderick

Tony winner Annaleigh Ashford returns to Broadway playing an adorable, outspoken pooch in A.R. Gurney's touching comedy Sylvia, now playing at the Cort Theatre. Ashford is joined by two&…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:58PM

Spotlight On...Robert Murphy by Michael Block

Name: Robert MurphyHometown: Lewis, IowaEducation: Undergrad: University of Iowa (Theatre and Music), Grad: Yale School of Drama (Sound Design)Favorite Credits: This one, so far...Why theate…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 01:58PM

'Good for Otto' extends 3 weeks by Morgan Greene

“Good for Otto” will extend three additional weeks, The Gift Theatre announced Tuesday. The critical hit about mental illness by the Tony Award-winning playwright David Rabe, scheduled…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 01:52PM

Stratford Festival announces casting of musicals and "Shakespeare in Love" by Morgan Greene

The Stratford Festival has announced additional casting for the 2016 season. Olivier Award-winning director Declan Donnellan opens the season with “Shakespeare in Love,” the adaptation…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 01:52PM

Annaleigh Ashford, Daisy Eagan and Lesli Margherita Join Lineup for Villain: DeBlanks by Olivia Clement

Comedy-improv show Villain: DeBlanks kicks off a monthly residency at The Triad in New York City next month, featuring a host of Broadway stars, including Annaleigh Ashford, Daisy Eagan,…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:50PM

Watch Tonight’s Live Stream Concert of New Songs by Joe Iconis, Ryan Scott Oliver and More! by Olivia Clement

Lincoln Center and Playbill.com are offering a live stream of the Lincoln Center Original series event, Songwriters. Available to view Oct. 27 at 7:30 PM, the program features a hos…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:40PM

'The Humans' Will Migrate to Broadway by David Rooney

Producer Scott Rudin is behind the move of Stephen Karam's new tragicomedy, which opened Sunday to rave reviews off-Broadway.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:32PM

Shrinking Space, Time Out of Mind by American Theatre Editors

The paper of record dispenses with design credits, while 'Futurity' imagines a new musical theatre.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:28PM

‘A View From The Bridge,’ by Arthur Miller, Kills It by Celia Farber

Everything he does with this production is baffling, until it starts to work. You're holding onto the seat in from of you. You're barely breathing.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 01:21PM

Stars of Vaudeville #920: Jack Carson by Trav S.D.

Today is the birthday of Jack Carson (1910-1963). (Not to be confused with Jack Carter!) I was already predisposed to post about Carson on account of his appearing in so many classic show b…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 01:14PM

Pics! Nick Adams, Tam Mutu, Alysha Umphress, Side Show Stars and More Celebrate Rodgers and Hammerst by Matthew Blank

Actors from If/Then, Doctor Zhivago, Wicked and Side Show took part in the 8th annual Living for Today concert, which celebrated the music of Rodgers and Hammerstein. We have the p…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:12PM

Opening Tonight on Broadway: ‘Sylvia’ by Taylor Mikel

A.R. Gurney’s comedic play Sylvia officially opens tonight on Broadway. Tony winners Matthew Broderick and Julie White star as a married couple reaching middle age. Their lives become …

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 01:04PM

Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Paramour’ Finds Its Star by Taylor Mikel

Cirque du Soleil Theatrical has found its star for its first Broadway musical, Paramour. Ruby Lewis will be making her Broadway debut as leading lady in the show, which will combine Cirque�…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 01:03PM

Shakespeare gets revenge in Titus Andronicus at Chesapeake Shakespeare by Jill Kyle-Keith

“Give the Public What It Wants”. This mantra of theatrical management goes back a long, long time, and long before he became the Elizabethan age’s Boy Wonder, William Shakespeare w…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 01:03PM

People You Should Know . . . Zachary Infante by Zack Calhoon

Zachary Infanteis a professional actor working actively in film, television, and stage. At the age of ten, he was cast in Paramount Pictures' School of Rock starring Jack Black and has been …

SOURCE: Visible Soul at 01:03PM

Reinvent Your Audition With These Need-to-Know Songs

Performers are always in search of that perfect song for their audition book, so we enlisted the pros to help us freshen up your repertoire with new music by songwriters on the contemporary …

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00PM

Theater News: Rockefeller Foundation Helps to Grant Students Access to Broadway's Hamilton

A new educational initiative will provide 20,000 students with the chance to see Lin-Manuel Miranda's new musical.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM

Photo Flash: Stephen Root, Lois Smith, and More Start Rehearsals for Marjorie Prime

Jordan Harrison's Pulitzer Prize finalist comes to Playwrights Horizons.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM

Video Flash: Watch Hoon Lee as the Newly Crowned King of Siam in The King and I

Lee stars opposite Kelli O'Hara in her Tony Award-winning role as Anna.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM
Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at noon (Broadway Time)
[collapse]

Signs of Shakespeare in ‘R+J: The Vineyard’ by American Theatre Editors

Chicago’s Red Theater is translating Shakespeare for its new show: They're putting his verse into American Sign Language.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:59PM

Give It Up for Something Rotten!’s (Not So) Secret Weapon Marisha Wallace

15 videos sure to make you a big fan of Something Rotten!'s Marisha Wallace.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 12:59PM

#MenzelForLife! Watch Billy Eichner & Jason Sudeikis Bro Out Over Wicked by Ryan McPhee

We all know that there’s certain behavior you can get away with at stadiums that won’t fly at Broadway theaters (ahem, AT&T), but who says you can’t tailgate outside th…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:58PM

Christopher Sieber to Join Seth Rudetsky & More for Book Launch Tomorrow by BroadwayWorld

Christopher Sieber, the twice Tony Award-nominated Broadway star of Monty Python's Spamalot, Shrek the Musical and more, has joined DRESS CIRCLE PUBLISHING's special celebration of the new b…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:58PM

PHOTO FLASH: FUN HOME's Oscar Williams and Gabriella Pizzolo's HAMILTON-Inspired Halloween Costumes by Michael Dale

Halloween is a two-show work day for Broadway's kids, so many are getting in the spirit all week.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:58PM

Show-Score Reaches 10,000 Members by BroadwayWorld

Theater fans are converging on Show-Score, a fan-driven review site which today surpassed 10,000 members, a mere six weeks since its launch on Sept. 15.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:58PM

Memorial Service for Dean Jones to be Held in November by BroadwayWorld

A Memorial Service for legendary actor Dean Jones, who passed away on September 1, 2015 at the age of 84, will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2015 at 1045am at The Church on the Way 14300…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:58PM

VIDEO: Jason Sudeikis and Billy Eichner 'Bro Out' at WICKED Tailgate Party! by TV News Desk

On the next episode of truTV's BILLY ON THE STREET, special guest Jason Sudeikis and Billy Eichner 'bro out' on the streets of New York to make sure they're all good with New Yorkers.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:58PM

Photo Coverage: Inside Abingdon Theatre Company's REFLECTIONS OF STARLIGHT Gala by Stephen Sorokoff

Abingdon Theatre Company just celebrated its 2015-2016 Season with ABINGDON REFLECTIONS OF STARLIGHT, last night, October 26 at Espace 635 West 42nd Street in Manhattan. Richard Jay-Alexande…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:58PM

First Listen: Broadway's Bernadette Peters Narrates Children's Classic ELOISE! by TV News Desk

Simon amp Schuster Audio and Little Simon recently announced that Broadway's Bernadette Peters will narrate a new collection of Kay Thompson and Hilary Knight's classic Eloise stories

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:58PM

Original Broadway Cast of FOOTLOOSE to Reunite at Feinstein's/54 Below in 2016 by BroadwayWorld

Feinstein's54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, will present FOOTLOOSE-In Concert on Tuesday, January 12, 2016. Kick off your Sunday shoes for this one night only event Based on the 1984 film, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:58PM

Photo Coverage: Nick Adams, Erin Davie & More Perform at 8th Annual LIVING FOR TODAY by Kevin Thomas Garcia

LIVING FOR TODAY just presented a benefit concert entitled LFT RampH, last night at Joe's Pub 425 Lafayette St. The concert was produced and directed byDavid AlpertIFTHEN, The Trip to Bounti…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:58PM

Photo Flash: Inside Opening Night of A Noise Within's ALL MY SONS by BroadwayWorld

A Noise Within ANW, the acclaimed classical repertory theatre company, presents Arthur Miller'sAll My Sons, as part of the 2015-2016 BREAKING AND ENTERING season, directed by Geoff Elliott, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:58PM

Fuse Book Review: The Battle of Agincourt Turns 600 by Arts Fuse Editor

Anne Curry’s purpose is not merely to act as a military analyst, but to explore the long cultural history of the battle’s meanings in subsequent British history.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 12:58PM

Fuse Book Review: “Neurotic Beauty” — Japanese Therapeutics by Arts Fuse Editor

Berman finds a submerged psychic and cultural stratum in Japanese culture, which possible antidotes to the consumerist and individualist fevers that have driven the US to delirium.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 12:58PM

The Music Ignites The Night: “Rent” Celebrates Friendship, Love, Dignity And ‘La Vie Boheme’ In La Mirada Ca. by Leo Buck

“It’s time now to sing out, though the story never ends”! Remembering “a year in the life of friends”, “The La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts” in association with McCoy…

SOURCE: buckingtrends.me at 12:52PM

Memorial Service for Company’s Dean Jones Will Be Held Next Month by Andrew Gans

A memorial service for Dean Jones, who passed away Sept. 1 at the age of 84, will be held Nov. 14 in California.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:50PM

Dead and Breathing Set for New York Premiere by Tanya Isley

On the surface, the subject matter of Chisa Hutchinson’s play, Dead and Breathing, may seem morbid and heavy. A terminally ill woman trying to convince her caregiver nurse to help her end …

SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 12:48PM

Barbara Cook’s 88th Birthday Party Part 3. by Corine Cohen

  Barbara Cook’s 88th Birthday party coverage at the National Arts Club. Encompass Opera gala. In this video Erin Dilly, Karen Ziemba, Charles Strouse, Barbara Cook and more. Vide…

SOURCE: broadwayshowbiz.com at 12:44PM

Gary Griffin Will Direct Stratford A Little Night Music; Casting Announced by Andrew Gans

Casting has been announced for the Stratford Festival's upcoming production of the classic Stephen Sondheim-Hugh Wheeler musical A Little Night Music, which will begin previews at t…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:44PM

Check Out Fun Home Kids Dressed Up in Revolutionary Hamilton Halloween Costumes! by Robert Viagas

Halloween is just a few days away, and two of the kids from Fun Home are definitely not throwing away their shot.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:44PM

Stratford announces casting for musicals and Shakespeare in Love by J. Kelly Nestruck

Casting details for several big shows in the Ontario theatre company’s 2016 season unveiled

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 12:37PM

Hosts Announced for 2015 Ovation Awards by Joe Gambino

Hosts for the 2015 LA STAGE Ovation Awards, celebrating Los Angeles theatre, have been announced.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37PM

'Rear Window' Ticket Seekers May Score On Mondays by Frank Rizzo

So you think there's no way to get tickets for the sold-out run of the world premiere of "Rear Window" at Hartford Stage starring Kevin Bacon? Think again. Every Monday the theater will dete…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 12:37PM

How Do You Freshen Your Audition Book? Broadway Stars Tell Us in Song (Video) by Michael Gioia

Performers are always in search of that perfect song for their audition book, so we enlisted the pros to help us freshen up your repertoire with new music by songwriters on the contemporary …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:34PM

What the Stars Are Singing Reinvent Your Audition With These Need-to-Know Songs (Video) by Michael Gioia

Performers are always in search of that perfect song for their audition book, so we enlisted the pros to help us freshen up your repertoire with new music by songwriters on the contemporary …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:34PM

From Orientalism to Authenticity: Broadway’s Yellow Fever by American Theatre Editors

American musicals have often returned to Asian themes and settings---as theatrical tourists. 'Allegiance' starts closer to home.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:30PM

Feature by Merilyn Jackson

The idea for the work came to the pair when Jacek Kaspszyk told them about a pianist who "was drunk or afraid and escaped through the bathroom window rather than attempt to play the concerti…

SOURCE: Philly.com at 12:26PM

Transgender Individuals’ Own Words Inspire New Play at A.R.T. by Olivia Clement

The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) in Cambridge, MA, has announced that it will present a Nov. 23 reading of Trans Scripts, a groundbreaking new play about transgender identity, written…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:25PM

"Showboat" At Westchester Broadway Theatre Review Round Up by Westchester Broadway Theatre

"Showboat" directed & choreographed by Richard Stafford and designed by Bottari & Case is a resounding hit. Read all the reviews.

SOURCE: www.broadwaytheatre.com at 12:16PM

Interviews by Call Me Adam: Steve Schonberg and Laura Heywood by BroadwaySpotted

Halloween is one of our favorite holidays of all time! If we’re not going out, we love curling up on the couch watching some of our favorite Halloween-themed shows such as the Hallowee…

SOURCE: BroadwaySpotted at 12:14PM

REVIEW: Romeo And Juliet, Brockley Jack Theatre ✭✭✭✭ by Tim Hochstrasser

By Tim Hochstrasser Despite some rough edges this was a continually thoughtful and engaging production that is targeted very deftly at those coming to the play for the first time. In the abs…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 12:11PM

Lafayette in the Somewhat United State by Trav S.D.

 As we promised here, we bought the new Sarah Vowell book the first day it became available; we finished reading it over the weekend. Lafayette in the Somewhat United States is a worthy edi…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 12:09PM

Clive Owen Discusses Taking On the 'Very Elusive' Old Times & Losing His Cool Around Athletes by Broadway.com

Clive Owen is making his Broadway debut in the perplexing Harold Pinter drama Old Times, and yes, it’s even complicated for him. “It’s a very elusive play,” he recent…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:02PM

RAW at Venus theatre by Kelly McCorkendale

Raw milk is liquid gold. Or so Eliza (Allison Turkel), the human matriarch of Red Robin Farm, believes. It’s nutritious and pure, and she thinks it will save her derelict, multi-generation…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 12:02PM

Hottest Articles on BWW 10/20/2015 - 10/27/2015

Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com 10202015 - 10272015.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:02PM

Stratford Festival Sets Cast for 2016 North American Premiere of SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE by BroadwayWorld

Can a play show us the very truth and nature of the world's greatest playwright As the Bard's legacy is celebrated around the globe in 2016 with Shakespeare 400, the boisterous new comedySha…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:02PM

BWW TV: Hoon Lee Takes the Throne in Broadway's THE KING AND I; Watch Highlights! by BroadwayWorld TV

On Tuesday, September 29, immediately upon completion of filming his starring role on the fourth season of the Cinemax series 'Banshee,' Hoon Lee joined Tony winner Kelli O'Hara and the comp…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:02PM

Dayna Tietzen?&?Juan Chioran?to Lead Stratford's Revamped A CHORUS LINE; Full Cast Set! by BroadwayWorld

Dayna TietzenandJuan Chioranwill be at the forefront of next season's not-to-be-missed theatrical event a dazzling new production ofA Chorus Lineat the Festival Theatre. Canada's leading dir…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:02PM

Coalhouse, Sarah and Tateh Are Back in First Pics From the New Ragtime Tour by Monica Simoes

First look at the touring revival of the award-winning musical Ragtime, helmed by Marcia Milgrom Dodge, who received a Tony nomination for her work on the 2009 revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01PM

Theater News: The Actors Fund Breaks Ground on an Expansion of the Lillian Booth Actors Home

The home is a senior care facility for those who worked in performing arts and entertainment.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM
Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at 11am (Broadway Time)
[collapse]

Highlights From The King and I Starring Hoon Lee and Kelli O’Hara

Theatre World Award winner Hoon Lee is the new King of Siam in the Tony Award-winning Broadway revival of Rodgers and Hammerstein's The King and I, now playing at the Vivian Beaumont…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:58AM

'Uniform Justice' is a drama that could bring Montclair together

'Uniform Justice,' by Chuk Obasi, presented by Intersections International, in cooperation with the Montclair Police Department and the Office of Community Relations at MSU, will take place …

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 11:58AM

Between Intention and Action: Playwright Heidi Schreck, Director Yasen Peyankov, and Dramaturg Dassia Posner discuss GRAND CONCOURSE by Dassia Posner

Just before rehearsals began for Steppenwolf Theatre Company’s 2015 production of GRAND CONCOURSE, writer Heidi Schreck, director Yasen Peyankov, and dramaturg Dassia Posner sat down toget…

SOURCE: www.samuelfrench.com at 11:57AM

Win a Pair of Free Tickets to the “Oklahoma!” 60th Anniversary Re-Release! by Playbill Staff

The classic movie version of the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical "Oklahoma!" is returning to cinemas for its 60th anniversary Nov. 1 in beautifully restored prints — and …

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:56AM

Don’t Miss: Seth Rudetsky Book Release Event at Don’t Tell Mama by Matthew Wexler

Dress Circle Publishing will celebrate SETH’S BROADWAY DIARY, VOLUME 2: The Inside Scoop on (almost) Every Broadway Show & Star, the second in a series by Sirius XM radio host Seth�…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 11:46AM

The power of shame: why Measure for Measure is more relevant than ever by Mark Lawson

Measure for Measure has been staged three times in London this year. It goes to show just how resonant its themes of sexual licentiousness and twisted democracy are today – especially in R…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:36AM

RoosevElvis review – a glorious joyride with two American heroes by Lyn Gardner

Royal Court, London The TEAM’s two-hander takes a trip to Graceland with Elvis and Teddy Roosevelt in this ebullient dissection of gender identity and the American dreamFor a decade New Yo…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:36AM

Les Misrables and Miss Saigon Writers Will Get Carnegie Hall Gala Concert by Adam Hetrick

The New York Pops has announced plans to celebrate the work of Les Misérables and Miss Saigon collaborators Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg in a May 2, 2016…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:35AM

NEWS: Mates founder Terri Paddock launches new musical theatre digital directory by Press Releases

For the past year, Mates co-founder Terri Paddock has also been working on a new business venture, dedicated totally to musical theatre. Today, after months of testing, she officially announ…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:34AM

The Magna Carta Plays, Salisbury Playhouse, review: A genuinely thought-provoking evening by Paul Taylor, Paul Taylor

This selection of plays about the iconic charter is uneven in quality, but well worth the trip

SOURCE: The Independent at 11:33AM

Stratford Festival announces casting of musicals and "Shakespeare in Love" by Morgan Greene

The Stratford Festival has announced additional casting for the 2016 season. Olivier Award-winning director Declan Donnellan opens the season with “Shakespeare in Love,” the adaptation …

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 11:32AM

New Orchestrations Concert Will Feature Stars from Wicked, Fun Home and More by Joe Gambino

Musical Theatre Factory has announced casting for its New Orchestrations concert, which will take place Nov. 9 at 8 PM at Merkin Concert Hall at Kaufman Music Center. The concert will featur…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:29AM

Performers from Lion King, American Idiot and Hairspray Set for Reading of New Musical by Matthew Blank

Broadway performers will take part in a staged reading of the new musical Birthday Boy Oct. 28 at 3:30 and 7 PM.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:28AM

Abingdon Annual Gala Features Lucie Arnaz,Linda Lavin,Marilyn Maye & more by Joe Clarke

    With Special Appearances by Lucie Arnaz, Walter Bobbie, Hunter Ryan Herdlicka, Linda Lavin, Roberta Maxwell, Marilyn Maye, Billy Stritch, and Holland Taylor the Abingdon Thea…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 11:24AM

Good and evil make for intense 'Sweeney Todd' at Laurel Mill Playhouse by Patti Restivo

A motley crew of harmonizing ghouls have arrived just in time to rattle Main Street for Halloween in Laurel Mill Playhouse's production of "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street," d…

SOURCE: The Baltimore Sun Subscription at 11:24AM

New online site hopes to be the Rotten Tomatoes for theater by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Like a lot of people, Tom Melcher was frustrated with the amount of work it took to find something to watch onstage in New York. Unlike a lot of people, he did someth…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 11:24AM

Mean Girls Musical Gets Private Reading as Work Continues on Second Act by Olivia Clement

As development continues on the new Mean Girls musical, a collaboration between Tina Fey, Nell Benjamin and Jeff Richmond, the project's Tony-nominated co-writer, Benjamin, hinte…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:20AM

Reese Witherspoon Thinks World Is Ready for “Legally Blonde 3” by Joe Gambino

Reese Witherspoon, who starred as sorority girl turned lawyer and animal rights activist Elle Woods in "Legally Blonde" and "Legally Blonde 2," thinks the world might be …

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:14AM

Antique Phonograph 20th Anniversary Show! by Trav S.D.

Filed under: Contemporary Variety, PLUGS, Vaudeville etc. Tagged: Antique Phonograph, Michael Cumella, WFMU

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 11:08AM

Leon Bibb, Broadway Performer, Folksinger and Activist, Dies at 93 by Robert Simonson

Leon Bibb, an actor and folksinger who performed on Broadway and was a prominent performer during the Civil Rights era, died Oct. 23 in Vancouver, Canada. He was 93.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:04AM

‘See Between the Lines’ by Jane Franklin Dance Comes to Dance Place November 14th & 15th by Joanne Burke by Guest Author

Jane Franklin Dance has a way of looking at things that is not quite…right. Or left. Or, wait, where are we going? You don’t know where you’ll end up, but when we get there, you’ll b…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:03AM

See Hamilton’s Kings Groom Andrew Rannells for Broadway! by Adam Hetrick

Tony Award nominee Andrew Rannells received some finishing touches from fellow theatrical royalty as he prepared to assume the throne of the hit Broadway musical Hamilton.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03AM

Broadcast Date Set for “The Making of The Wiz Live!” by Andrew Gans

"The Making of The Wiz Live!," which is billed as "an all-access pass to The Land of Oz," will air on NBC Nov. 25 beginning at 8 PM ET; check local listings.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03AM

Broadway Box-Office Analysis: Hollywood Stars Bring in the Big Bucks by Robert Simonson

Two starry new shows began previews on Broadway last week, and they did what starry shows often do: sell well. Given how the combination of actor Al Pacino and playwright David Mamet did whe…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:00AM
Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at 10am (Broadway Time)
[collapse]

George Takei Talks ALLEGIANCE: 'My Intention Was for Story to Be Known By All Americans' by TV News Desk

In a new interview published in today's New York Times, George Takei speaks about making his Broadway debut in the original new musical ALLEGIANCE

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:57AM

The Actors Fund Breaks Ground on Expansion Project to Preserve Senior Care Facility by BroadwayWorld

The Lillian Booth Actors Home of The Actors Fund 155-175 West Hudson Avenue, Englewood, New Jersey, an acclaimed assisted living and skilled nursing care facility for those who worked in per…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:57AM

VIDEO: FUNNY OR DIE & Mary Birdsong Send Off John Boehner with BYE BYE BIRDIE Parody by Matt Tamanini

FUNNY OR DIE just posted a hilarious BYE BYE BIRDIE parody send-off for departing Speaker of the HouseJohn Boehner, wishing him 'nothing but the best.'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:57AM

VIDEO: Clive Owen Talks Broadway's OLD TIMES: 'It's a Very Elusive Play' by TV News Desk

Clive Owen stopped by last night's LATE NIGHT to talk about making his Broadway debut in Harold Pinter's Old Times at the Roundabout Theatre Company.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:57AM

The New York Pops to Honor Alain Boublil & Claude-Michel Schonberg at 2016 Gala by BroadwayWorld

On Monday, May 2, 2016, The New York Pops celebrates its 33rd birthday with a grand gala evening honoring the award-winning composer and lyricist Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg, w…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:57AM

VIDEO: Preview PBS's CHITA RIVERA: A LOT OF LIVIN' TO DO, Premiering 11/6 by TV News Desk

Chita Rivera A Lot of Livin' to Do, a 60-minute career retrospective airs on THIRTEEN's Great Performances. Get a sneak peek

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:57AM

'Good for Otto' extends 3 weeks by Morgan Greene

“Good for Otto” will extend three additional weeks, The Gift Theatre announced Tuesday. The critical hit about mental illness by the Tony Award-winning playwright David Rabe, scheduled …

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 10:57AM

We’ve Been Changed For Good By These Breathtaking Former Stars of Wicked From the Past 12 Years! by Matthew Blank

The smash hit musical Wicked will play its 5,000th performance at the Gershwin Theatre Oct. 28 and, two days, later celebrate its 12th anniversary on Broadway! We offer a look back at a numb…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM

Broadway Grosses: Al Pacino's Star Power Grants China Doll Entry to Millionaire's Club in First Week by Imogen Lloyd Webber

It was the tale of two screen icons on Broadway this week. Al Pacino made his eagerly anticipated return to the Great White Way in David Mamet's China Doll with impressive results. The …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:46AM

'Hamilton' to Gift 20,000 NYC Public School Students with Show Tickets by Ashley Lee

The 2016 program will make the American history-based production accessible to 11th-grade students with $10 tickets to exclusive Wednesday matinees, complete with a cast Q&A.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:44AM

Royal Ballet mixed bill review – Carlos Acosta throws too much at Carmen by Judith Mackrell

Royal Opera House, London Acosta’s souped-up ballet looks messy and naive in comparison to the elegance of Liam Scarlett’s Viscera, Jerome Robbins’ Afternoon of a Faun and George Balan…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:40AM

Blogs: Guest blog: Disability in theatre - 'My eyes are sharp for a quantum leap forward'

With UK Disability History Month approaching, Penny Pepper discusses life as a disabled artist

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 10:40AM

Stratford’s “Reimagined” A Chorus Line Casts Its Cassie, Zach, Diana, Sheila, Paul, Val, Bebe and Mo by Andrew Gans

Casting has been announced for the Stratford Festival's 2016 production of the Tony-winning musical A Chorus Line, which will begin performances at the Canadian venue April 19, 2016,…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:38AM

Asian-American Broadway Actors to Sing from Producers, Gypsy, Piazza and Company by Matthew Blank

A host of top talent will take part in Changing the Stats: Asian Americans on Broadway Nov. 2 at The Leonard Nimoy Thalia at Symphony Space. The evening will offer excerpts from dream roles …

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM

Hasan Minhaj: Homecoming King by Sandi Durell

  A flawed, but entertaining look at the life of a rising Indian-American entertainer.         By Joel Benjamin   Hasan Minhaj, famous from his stint on “The... The post …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 10:36AM

Host Named for 2016 Golden Globe Awards by Joe Gambino

Ricky Gervais ("The Office") will host the 2016 Golden Globe Awards. Gervais, who often sparked controversy with his comedic zingers, will host the ceremony for the fourth time, hi…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:34AM

Invest in the arts! Support ArtsATL on Georgia Gives Day by ArtsATL Staff

Georgia Gives Day is November 12, but it’s not too soon to make your investment in an organization that serves the arts and the community: ArtsATL.

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 10:34AM

Casting Revealed for North American Premiere of Shakespeare in Love, Based on Hit Film by Andrew Gans

Casting has been announced for The Stratford Festival's North American premiere of Shakespeare in Love, which will begin previews at the Canadian venue April 29, 2016.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33AM

Theatre Review: ‘Sweeney Todd-The Demon Barber of Fleet Street’ at Laurel Mill Playhouse by Amy Juras

I couldn’t think of a more perfect show for the Halloween season than Stephen Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd, book by Hugh Wheeler! It was creepy, a little scary, and the intimate audie…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 10:30AM

Pics! See Darren Criss, Jenna Ushkowitz, Ben Platt and More Thank Their Lucky Stars at the Dramatist by Monica Simoes

"Glee" and Hedwig and the Angry Inch star Darren Criss hosted and performed at the Dramatist Guild Fund's annual gala, Great Writers Thank Their Lucky Stars, Oct. 26 at Gotham …

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:29AM

ACTOR'S TEMPLE by Barry

    Film When Comedy Went to School begins ARTS @ AT 2015-2016 season. The Actor's Temple, 339 West 47th Street, a renowned haven for Jewish performers under Carol Ostrow's guidance launc…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 10:29AM

How To Find the Button-Down With the Best Fit by Broadway Style Guide Team

Sizing is always complicated, but we've got a great tip for how to find a dress shirt that looks and fits great.

SOURCE: Broadway Style Guide at 10:23AM

The Hamilton Ladies, Steven Pasquale, Jarrod Spector, Kelli Barrett and More Take 54 Below By Storm! by Monica Simoes

It was a starry night at Feinstein’s/54 Below Oct. 22, with performances from Tamara Tunie (“Law and Order”), Jarrod Spector (Beautiful) & Kelli Barrett…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:21AM

Carmen, Royal Opera House, review: A clunky ending to a sleek mixed bill by Zoë Anderson, Zoë Anderson

It’s an elaborate, expensive staging, but Carlos Acosta’s choreography is derivative

SOURCE: The Independent at 10:19AM

Students Will Get Tickets to ‘Hamilton,’ With Its Hip-Hop Infused History by Michael Paulson

A collaboration including the Rockefeller Foundation, the producers of “Hamilton” and a nonprofit American history institute are bringing students to the show.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:14AM

Off Book: Sneak Peek of Invisible Thread at Second Stage Theatre by Andrew Shade

There are very few musicals that give you chills from the very first note but when you hear it and you get the chance to experience it, you never want to let it go. This has been the experie…

SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 10:05AM

Thrse Raquin Star Discusses Disappearing Diners (Video) by Joe Gambino

More and more diners have been disappearing all over New York City. Thérèse Raquin star Gabriel Ebert was interviewed by Fox 5 News about the loss of some of t…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:05AM

Duir-wyyd: The Dreamer’s Doorway (review) by Susan Galbraith

 Women’s rituals, eco-spirituality, shamanism, and Celtic wisdom are the themes in Sandra Kammann’s self-produced offering for the Women’s Voices in Theater Festival. The unabashed ce…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 10:01AM

Theatre News: ‘Ruthless! The Musical’ opens at Dundalk Community Theatre by Guest Author

Dundalk Community Theatre kicks off its 42nd season with a little known gem of a show, RUTHLESS!  The Musical.  It is a campy cult favorite in which a talented child actor will do ANYTHING…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 10:00AM

Lee Curran: ‘Designers are shy about calling themselves artists – I think of myself as an artist’ by Matt Trueman

The glowing balloons of Constellations, flickering like thunderclouds; the canopy of light bulbs that entangled Maxine Peake’s Hamlet; the blinding white light

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:00AM

Theater News: Nathan Lane, Debra Messing, and Stockard Channing More Read Plays of Wesley Taylor

Bridging the Gap and Other Short Plays served as a benefit for the Actors Fund.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:00AM
Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at 9am (Broadway Time)
[collapse]

GRACE NOTES: Tuesday, October 27, 2015 by Susan Grace

Please Login to view this content. (Not a member? Join Today!)

SOURCE: Grace Notes Subscription at 09:56AM

Photo Coverage: Abingdon Theatre Company Celebrates Jane Greenwood, Heather Henderson & Mark Sendroff by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Abingdon Theatre Company just celebrated its 2015-2016 Season with ABINGDON REFLECTIONS OF STARLIGHT, last night, October 26 at Espace 635 West 42nd Street in Manhattan. Richard Jay-Alexande…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:55AM

Photo Coverage: Debra Messing, Nathan Lane, Stockard Channing & More Team Up to Benefit Actor's Fund! by Jennifer Broski

The sold-out benefit evening of 'BRIDGING THE GAP AND OTHER SHORT PLAYS BY WESLEY TAYLOR' -- an evening of readings of a collection of six new short plays by actor and playwright WESLEY TAYL…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:55AM

WAKE UP with BWW 10/27/2015 - SYLVIA, ANNIE GET YOUR GUN, HAMILTON's New King 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 SYLVIA does play bows on Broadway toni…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:55AM

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 10/27/15- Elena Roger by Stage Tube

Happy Birthday Elena Roger In 2006, after a lengthy search, Argentinean actress Elena Roger became an overnight sensation starring in the title role in Michael Grandage's widely hailed produ…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:55AM

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Santino Fontana Shows Off His Song & Dance Skills on Next CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND by TV News Desk

On the next episode of The CW's musical-themed comedy CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND, series star Santino Fontana CINDERELLA, FROZEN shows off his song and dance skills in a dream sequence

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:55AM

Fuse Theater Review: “A Measure of Normalcy” — Mauled at the Mall by Robert Israel

A Measure of Normalcy pays more attention to its many themes than its characterizations..

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 09:53AM

Megan Hilty Stars in ANNIE GET YOUR GUN Tonight in Concert at Encores! by BroadwayWorld

New York City CenterpresentsIrving Berlin's ANNIE GET YOUR GUN IN CONCERT starring Megan Hilty tonight, October 27, and tomorrow,October 28,at 730pm. Tonight's performance is part ofCity Cen…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:51AM

‘Avenue Q’ at Constellation Theatre Company by Michael Poandl

Avenue Q is that rarest of Broadway hits that captivates everyone, theatre geek or casual fan, who has blushed at its racy tunes or busted a gut seeing the hilarity firsthand. I am pleased t…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:45AM

Matt Magnusson and Alison Luff Lead BREAKING THROUGH, Beginning Tonight at Pasadena Playhouse by BroadwayWorld

Matt Magnussonstars as'Scorpio' opposite Alison Luff in BREAKING THROUGH, beginning previews tonight, October 27, at The Pasadena Playhouse.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:45AM

Low-Income Students Will Only Pay $10 One “Hamilton”  to See Hamilton by Robert Viagas

Low-income New York City high school juniors are going get one of the Holy Grails of today's Broadway — tickets to the sold-out Lin-Manuel Miranda musical Hamilton,…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:40AM

Exclusive Pics! Go Backstage at “The Daily Show” and Homecoming King With Hasan Minhaj by Matthew Blank

Go behind the scenes with "The Daily Show" correspondent Hasan Minhaj! The humorist is pulling double duty these days, performing his solo show Hasan Minhaj: Homecoming King&nb…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:34AM

Theatre News: Tim Minchin among guests to star in first Old Vic variety night

Matthew Warchus has announced the first acts for his new season of variety

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 09:33AM

Encompass Salutes Barbara Cook, Lee Adams by Sandi Durell

      by: Sandi Durell The National Arts Club was filled with supporters, fans and friends of Encompass New Opera Theatre on October 25th as they honored Tony nominated... The…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 09:18AM

Time Out's David Cote "Translates" Shakespeare by David Cote

Inspired by Oregon Shakespeare Festival's radical Shakespeare translation project, a theater critic updates classic passages of the Bard

SOURCE: Time Out at 09:17AM

Broadway’s ‘Hamilton’ Will Be Field Trip For 20K Students At $10 A Pop by Jeremy Gerard

American history just got a little sexier for 20,000 New York City high school students. A $1.46 million grant from the Rockefeller Foundation will provide the NYC Department of Education wi…

SOURCE: Deadline at 09:08AM

Students get competitive in '25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' at Manatee Players by Jay Handelman

Tony-winning musical makes its Manatee Players debut... Read more » The post Students get competitive in '25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' at Manatee Players appeared first on Ti…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 09:04AM
Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at 8am (Broadway Time)
[collapse]

'Travels With My Aunt' - 'Auntie Mame' Meets 'The Third Man' by Andy Propst

Daniel Jenkins and Thomas Jay Ryan in Travels With My Aunt (©Carol Rosegg) Auntie Mame meets The Third Man in Graham Greene’s Travels With My Aunt as Henry, a straight-laced ret…

SOURCE: AmericanTheaterWeb at 08:55AM

NBC to Present THE MAKING OF THE WIZ LIVE, 11/25 by TV News Desk

NBC will present THE MAKING OF THE WIZ LIVE on Wednesday, November 25 on NBC 8-9 p.m. ET.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:52AM

Dog Lovers Rejoice! SYLVIA Brings Canine Companionship to Broadway Tonight by BroadwayWorld

SYLVIA, a play by two-time Pulitzer Prize-nominee A.R. Gurney The Dining Room, Love Letters and directed by Tony Award-winner Daniel Sullivan Proof opens on Broadway tonight, October 27, 201…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:52AM

VIDEO: Jeremy Jordan & More in All-New SUPERGIRL Season One Trailer! by TV News Desk

CBS has just released a new SUPERGIRL Season One trailer, teasing what's ahead for the DC comic characters.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:52AM

SETH'S BROADWAY DIARY, VOLUME 2 Hits the Shelves Today by BroadwayWorld

Dress Circle Publishing celebrates the release of SETH'S BROADWAY DIARY, VOLUME 2 The Inside Scoop on almost Every Broadway Show amp Star, the second in a series by Sirius XM radio host Seth…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:52AM

NYC Students to Have Opportunity to See HAMILTON and Learn About Its Historical Context by BroadwayWorld

The Rockefeller Foundation and the producers of the smash hit Broadway musical HAMILTON have agreed to finance a program which will enable 20,000 New York City 11th graders to see the produc…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:52AM

All Hail the King! HAMILTON Holds Official Coronation for New King George, Andrew Rannells by BroadwayWorld

Just before the trio's appearance outside the Richard Rodgers Theatre, a coronation was held on stage to welcome the show's newest King George III, Andrew Rannells.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:35AM

Crowdfunding – graft, grace and gratitude by Chris Grady

I was at a Phundee pitching night for potential crowdfunding projects last night. Each creative was telling us their project and seeking a free place on a development programme to lead them …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:34AM

‘Carrie the Musical’ at Dominion Stage by Julia L. Exline

Just in time for Halloween, Dominion Stage presents Carrie the Musical, with music by Michael Gore, lyrics by Dean Pitchford, and book by Lawrence D. Cohen. Based off Stephen King’s ho…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:32AM

PAYNE KILLER – London Horror Festival by Laura Kressly

Any theatre festival programme is hit or miss if you aren’t familiar with individual shows or participating companies. So far, the productions I’ve seen at the London Horror Festival hav…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:28AM

Meet the Cast of Laurel Mill Playhouse’s ‘Sweeney Todd’ Part 3: Kay-Megan Washington by Joel Markowitz

In Part 3 of a series of interviews with the director and cast of Laurel Mill Playhouse’s Sweeney Todd, meet Kay-Megan Washington. Joel: Please introduce yourself and tell our readers w…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:23AM

Pics! See the Cast of the Gob Squads Before Your Very Eyes Celebrate Opening Night by Monica Simoes

The Public Theater production of Before Your Very Eyes, by U.K. and Berlin-based group Gob Squad, officially opened Oct. 26 in the Martinson Theater space. The show was…

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:19AM

Obituary: Richard Davies by Michael Quinn

In a television era unabashed at employing cultural and racial stereotypes for easy and often dubious humour, Richard Davies grew accustomed to

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:18AM

Things Your College Theatre Program Didn’t Tell You, Part 2: Showcase, Agents and More by Emma Barishman

Recently, I discussed some of the things that are important for every actor to know but which aren’t being taught in most theatre programs at the college level. This week, I’m rounding t…

SOURCE: newmusicaltheatre.com at 08:17AM
Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at 7am (Broadway Time)
[collapse]

STAGE TUBE: Video Montage of Beth Leavel, Starring in MUNY MAGIC Concert, 11/11 by Stage Tube

The magic of The Muny continues this Fall with a night of music and laughter with Tony Award winner, BETH LEAVEL, star of Hello, Dolly '14 and Oklahoma '15. Check out thevideo below of some …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:37AM

BWW's On This Day - October 27, 2015

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on October 27 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:37AM

Theatre Review: ‘Sancho: An Act of Remembrance’ at Kennedy Center by Elizabeth Bruce

With enough stage charm to bridge the pond, esteemed British actor Paterson Joseph brought his one-man show, Sancho: An Act of Remembrance to the Kennedy Center’s World Stages, and the aud…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 07:34AM

From Page to Stage photos and podcast: Are we doing enough to nurture new musicals? by Terri Paddock

What an honour! Last night I had the privilege of helping to open the third annual From Page to Stage season of new musicals. From Page to Stage is the brainchild of Katy Lipson of Aria Ente…

SOURCE: Terri Paddock at 07:34AM

Female Producers and Directors Mean Female Crew Members, Film Study Finds by Cara Buckley

Gender affects hiring behind the scenes, according to an academic report.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 07:30AM

Adam's Call: Mathieu Blue: Falling Into Blue at The Metropolitan Room: 2 Thumbs Up by Call Me Adam

Adam's Call: Mathieu Blue "Falling Into Blue at The Metropolitan Room": 2 Thumbs Up: I was completely blown away by Mathieu Blue tonight at his Metropolitan Room show "Falling Into Blue." Le…

SOURCE: Call Me Adam at 07:30AM

George Takei Guides ‘Allegiance,’ a Musical, Not a Starship by Laura Collins-Hughes

Mr. Takei’s memories of his family’s imprisonment in the United States during World War II inspired the Broadway musical “Allegiance.”

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 07:21AM

Review: RoosevElvis (Royal Court)

Brooklyn-based company The TEAM bring their new show about gender and identity to the Royal Court

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 07:21AM

Video: Beverley Knight, Elaine Paige, Barbra Streisand and more star in "Memory" supercut

Cats opens at the London Palladium this evening, starring Beverley Knight as Grizabella

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 07:21AM

Review: Before Your Very Eyes at curtainup.com by Simon Saltzman

a sublime reflection of our lives as seen through the eyes and the perceptions of the young

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 07:20AM

Review: Hasan Minhaj: Homecoming King at curtainup.com/ by Jacob Horn

A solo show by the young Daily Show correspondent offers a humorous take on being an outsider

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 07:20AM

Lookback: could Victor Borge really play piano? by Terry Teachout

From 2005: Borge’s act resembled a straight piano recital gone wrong. He’d start to play a familiar piece like Clair de lune or the “Moonlight” Sonata, then swerve off in some im…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:15AM

Signs of life: how deaf theatre can reinvigorate the spoken word by Lyn Gardner

In productions like Can I Start Again Please and Grounded, sign language is thrillingly folded into speech – but more needs to be done to encourage these hybridsFourteen years ago I went t…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:01AM

Almanac: Christopher Isherwood on selling out by Terry Teachout

“I’ll bet Shakespeare compromised himself a lot; anybody who’s in the entertainment industry does to some extent.” Christopher Isherwood (interviewed in the Paris Review, Spr…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:00AM
Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at 6am (Broadway Time)
[collapse]

First Person: Writing about the transgender experience by Jon Brittain

My play Rotterdam opens this week at Theatre503 (I’m getting the plug in early). It’s about two women who are in a relationship and how that relationship changes when one reveals that he…

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 06:57AM

BWW Interview: Director/Choreographer Julie Branam Talks ROCKETTES and the CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR by Bob Rizzo

Julie Branam has the distinction of being the first Rockette ever to have directed and choreographed the Radio City Christmas Spectacular in New York City. For the past 28 years, Julie has h…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:36AM

REVIEW: The Seagull, Chichester Festival Theatre ✭✭✭✭ by Stephen Collins

By Stephen Collins Hare's adaptation, the best of the three in the Season, is crisp, charming and comical, thereby magnifying the effect of the more tragic aspects. It's a markedly short ver…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 06:02AM

IDEOMOTOR – London Horror Festival by Laura Kressly

There’s nothing quite like sibling rivalry, and the hatred you feel for your brother or sister is only matched by one thing. The hatred you often feel for your flatmates. It doesn’t matt…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:02AM

Stratford Festival reveals casts for big 2016 shows by Richard Ouzounian

Up and coming stars will appear alongside stage veterans in A Little Night Music, Shakespeare in Love and A Chorus Line.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 06:00AM
Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at 5am (Broadway Time)
[collapse]

Theater Review: 'The Humans'

A moving play about the affection and struggles in a typical American family.

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 05:51AM

Sponsored Feature: Pauline Quirke Academy announces new advanced training course by Charlotte Claydon

Since its inception in 2007 the Pauline Quirke Academy has given young people aged 4 to 18 years the chance to hone their skills in many areas of performing arts. There are around 100 academ…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 05:39AM

Richard Jordan: Why don’t theatres hold open days? by Richard Jordan

A few weeks ago, I talked to a group of theatre students about theatre producing. I asked them who their favourite playwrights

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:00AM
Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at 4am (Broadway Time)
[collapse]

Sylvia Officially Opens on Broadway by Chris Luner

A once Off-Broadway production opens on Broadway tonight nearly two decades after it first premiered! The production heads to Broadway with a pool of talented stars who audiences have been…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 04:07AM

Natasha Tripney: I watched Benedict Cumberbatch’s Hamlet at the Barbican – on screen by Natasha Tripney

There’s a sizeable queue of people at the stage door already. Benedict Cumberbatch is in the building, about to perform in Lyndsey

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 04:00AM

Composing, conducting go hand-in-hand for Thomas Adès by Elijah Ho

For Thomas Adès, Chopin is the composer who showed him the secrets and true possibilities of the piano. “He’s the No. 1 piano composer for me. Listening to his music, » The post Co…

SOURCE: The San Francisco Examiner at 04:00AM

How museums are adapting to 'selfie culture'

The museum of the future knows exactly where you are and maybe even what you want. … Click to Continue »

SOURCE: The Sacramento Bee at 04:00AM

Theater News: Breaking Through Set for First Performance at Pasadena Playhouse

The new musical makes its world premiere tonight.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:00AM
Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at 3am (Broadway Time)
[collapse]

Queensland Ballet’s The Sleeping Beauty by Deborah Jones

Lyric Theatre, Brisbane, October 23 and October 24 It is something of an understatement to say Greg Horsman knows The Sleeping Beauty well. Not only was it the first ballet he saw, the one t…

SOURCE: deborahjones.me at 03:08AM
Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at 1am (Broadway Time)
[collapse]

HCC’s Arts Collective Announces Open Auditions for ‘House’ on 11/16@17/15 for its March Workshop Production by Guest Author

HCC’s Arts Collective Announces Open Auditions for HOUSE. NOVEMBER 16 and 17th for its March Workshop Production! Howard Community College’s (HCC) Arts Collective proudly announces open …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:19AM

Theatre Safety by Lindsay Price

Episode 142: Theatre Safety How safe is your theatre? How safety conscious are you? Do you know how to properly use the power tools in your shop? Do you know how to properly secure flats? Th…

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AM

Where Arts And Creativity Have Been Part Of Long Term Solutions by Joe Patti

I have recently started to become a little more vocal about one of my pet peeves about how the arts are viewed. It is no news to anyone that most career paths that involves pursuing a creati…

SOURCE: Butts In The Seats at 01:00AM

Rita McKenzie Benefits BC/EFA with ETHEL MERMAN'S BROADWAY at Feinstein's/54 Below Tonight by BroadwayWorld

Feinstein's54 Below will present the triumphant return of Rita McKenzie's award-winning ETHEL MERMAN'S BROADWAY, the country's longest-running one woman musical. This special one-night-only …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:00AM

Hari Dhillon and More Lead DINNER WITH FRIENDS, Beginning Tonight at Park Theatre by BroadwayWorld

Donald Margulies' Pulitzer-winning play DINNER WITH FRIENDS brings food, love and relationships to the table with Sara Stewart PRESENT LAUGHTER, PROOF, Shaun Dooley BROADCHURCH, THE GAME, Fi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:00AM

Bernadette Peters Narrates 60th Anniversary Compilation of ELOISE Stories, Out Today by BroadwayWorld

Simon amp Schuster Audio and Little Simon welcomeTony and Grammy Award-winning actress Bernadette Peters as narrator of a new collection of Kay Thompson and Hilary Knight's classic Eloisesto…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:00AM

Rebel Wilson Launches Her Urban-Inspired Fashion Line by Young Hollywood

Rebel Wilson Launches Her Urban-Inspired Fashion Line YH is on the scene for the launch of actress Rebel Wilson's exclusive fashion line of fierce clothing and accessories for Torrid! CEO Li…

SOURCE: Young Hollywood at 01:00AM

Special Reports: In Conversation With Seven of Musical Theater's Leading Female Songwriters

The creative minds behind Fun Home, Legally Blonde, and more, talk about collaboration, pushing boundaries, and making their own opportunities.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00AM

Opening Night: Sylvia, Starring Matthew Broderick and Annaleigh Ashford, Set to Open on Broadway

A.R. Gurney's 1995 off-Broadway comedy returns for a major production at Broadway's Cort Theatre.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00AM

Theater News: Annie Get Your Gun, Starring Megan Hilty and Andy Karl, Set to Begin Performances

New York City Center presents this concert production of Irving Berlin's classic musical.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00AM

Diego Bonato Performs His Single "The Hurt" Live & Talks "Scream Queens" by Young Hollywood

Diego Bonato Performs His Single "The Hurt" Live & Talks "Scream Queens" Singer/actor Diego Boneta returns to the YH Studio to show off his musical skills, performing a live acoustic version…

SOURCE: Young Hollywood at 01:00AM
Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at midnight (Broadway Time)
[collapse]

Empanada Loca by Courtney Marie

This post is by Courtney Marie Rubin-Vega dazzles from her first moments on stage. She is sassy and witty while sharing her life story in a raspy tone to match the mood, and maintains this i…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 12:53AM

Annaleigh Ashford, Matthew Broderick & More Unleash Canine Mayhem on Broadway; Sylvia Opens Officially by Ryan McPhee

Tony winner Annaleigh Ashford is getting her poodle on in the Broadway premiere of A.R. Gurney’s Sylvia, which opens officially at the Cort Theatre on October 27. To celebrate the Dani…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:48AM

Got a Hit? He’ll Do it! Andrew Rannells Enters the Hamilton Kingdom on October 27 by Broadway.com

Andrew Rannells is continuing his Broadway track record of only appearing in blockbusters as he steps into the shoes of King George in Hamilton on October 27. Rannells temporarily replaces J…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:48AM

Review: Children Growing Very Old in ‘Before Your Very Eyes’ by Ben Brantley

Gob Squad’s production at the Public Theater stars a group of 9-to-14-year-olds who age into their 70s and beyond onstage.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:25AM

How Irving Berlin Turned “The Dullest People In the World” Into Annie Get Your Gun by Matt Weinstock

Annie Oakley used to sit in her tent and knit, rather than striding through the country with a rifle in hand. So how did Irving Berlin turn that woman into a sharp-tongued heroine in a m…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Ruthless! Star Pays Tribute to Broadway Royalty in Tonight’s BC/EFA Concert by Andrew Gans

Rita McKenzie, who is currently co-starring Off-Broadway in the acclaimed revival of Ruthless!, brings her long-running tribute to Ethel Merman to Feinstein's/54 Below cabare…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Volume 2 of “Seth’s Broadway Diary,” With Inside Scoop from Seth Rudetsky, Hits Shelves by Michael Gioia

The second volume of Sirius XM Broadway host, actor, musician and Playbill.com columnist Seth Rudetsky's "Seth's Broadway Diary" is released by Dress Circle Publis…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Annaleigh Ashford Is Matthew Broderick’s Best Friend in Sylvia, Opening Tonight On Broadway by Andrew Gans

Annaleigh Ashford, a Tony winner for her performance in You Can't Take It With You, returns to Broadway playing an adorable, outspoken pooch in A.R. Gurney's touching comedy&nbsp…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Exclusive! Annaleigh Ashford Belts Out a Sexy “One Night Only” From Her Live Album by Michael Gioia

It's Annaleigh Ashford's big night! As the Tony Award winner prepares to open as the titular dog in Broadway's Sylvia, she shares an exclusive track from her forthcoming live alb…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Bernadette Peters Narrates New Collection of “Eloise” Stories; Listen to an Excerpt by Andrew Gans

Three-time Tony winner Bernadette Peters narrates a new collection of Kay Thompson and Hilary Knight's classic "Eloise" stories — "Eloise," "Eloise…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Megan Hilty Shows There’s Still “No Business Like Show Business” in City Center’s Annie Get Your Gun by Robert Viagas

Chuck Cooper, Andy Karl, Judy Kaye, Ron Raines and Brad Oscar join "Smash" star Megan Hilty in New York City Center's concert performance of the Irving Berlin classic Annie Get…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Matt Magnusson Heads Cast of New Musical Breaking Through, Starting Tonight in Pasadena by Robert Viagas

Matt Magnusson plays the role of Scorpio in The Pasadena Playhouse production of the new musical Breaking Through, which begins previews Oct. 27 at Pasadena Playhouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Good to Be King: Andrew Rannells Joins Hamilton as George III Tonight by Robert Viagas

Andrew Rannells, a Tony nominee for creating the role of Elder Price in the Tony-winning hit The Book of Mormon, returns to Broadway Oct. 27-Nov. 29 as King George III in this year&#…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Off-Broadway Revival of Arthur Miller’s Incident at Vichy Begins Tonight by Olivia Clement

Previews begin Oct. 27 for Signature Theatre's Off-Broadway revival of Incident at Vichy by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Arthur Miller. Among the cast of the World War II…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Bernadette Peters Narrates New Collection of “Eloise” Stories, Arriving Today by Andrew Gans

Three-time Tony winner Bernadette Peters narrates a new collection of Kay Thompson and Hilary Knight's classic "Eloise" stories — "Eloise," "Eloise…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Bronze Radio Return Hooks With Every Song On New Album 'Light Me Up' by Michael Hamad

Listeners have options. With a few thumb clicks, you can bounce from song to song, artist to artist, across any genre. How can a band get you to listen to 10 songs in a row? One strategy is …

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 12:00AM

All that Chat

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