Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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A Moment of Congruence by Joe Patti

Hat tip to Carter Gillies who spotted a wonderful congruence between the posts both I and artist Whitney Smith made yesterday. Reading Whitney’s post, it almost feels like she wrote it…

SOURCE: Butts In The Seats at 11:27PM

BWW Recap: SCREAM QUEENS Is a Russian Doll of 'Ghost Stories' by Gunnar Larson

SCREAM QUEENS has always been a horror satire, playing off the genre's obvious tropes and pitfalls. Some episodes even have blatant references to classic horror films the Shining, Silence of…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:26PM

Dance Preview by Merilyn Jackson

Nicolo Fonte: The Brooklyn native retired from dancing 15 years ago, once his now-international choreographic career began to soar. He last worked with BalletX in 2013, when he set Beautiful…

SOURCE: Philly.com at 11:20PM

Concert Review: An Evening with Paul Brady at Jammin Java by Guest Author

by Glenn Fink On a crisp Veteran’s Day evening, famed Irish singer-songwriter Paul Brady is warmly greeted by an enthusiastic crowd that fills Jammin Java to capacity. On the penultimate d…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 11:13PM
Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Off-Broadway Theater Review: Hir by Lauren Yarger

Your Family Might Not Be the Craziest Option This Holiday……By Lauren YargerIf you are dreading Thanksgiving and the family time it brings, think again. Your crazy uncle Harry or weird Au…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 10:43PM

Broadway Rock 'n' Roll on the Small Screen! MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Series Headed to CMT by BroadwayWorld

According to a casting notice, the Broadway musical MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET is being adapted into an 8-episode CMT series centered on rock 'n' roll pioneerSam Phillips.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:18PM

Cappies Review: ‘Noises Off’ at Albert Einstein High School by Guest Author

Review submitted by Sarah Santoro of Stone Bridge High School. Every actor, techie, and audience member has heard the maxim “the show must go on.” But in their skillful and huge…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 10:17PM
Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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Broadway Review: Dames at Sea by Lauren Yarger

An Ocean of Dancing Doesn’t Wash Away Not Having a Bernadette PetersBy Lauren YargerWritten as a parody of Busby-Berkeley grad Gold Digger musicals from the 1920s, Dames at Sea saw a life …

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 09:44PM

Mark Zuckerberg on philanthropy: Move slow and build things by Brandon Bailey

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- After making their fortunes from new software or social networks, some Silicon Valley entrepreneurs have vowed to apply their skills to "hacking&quo…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 09:34PM

Broadway’s ‘The Lion King’ to Roar in Virtual Reality by Gordon Cox

Broadway’s “The Lion King” will release a virtual reality video of the show’s opening number, “Circle of Life,” on a handful of digital platforms tomorro…

SOURCE: Variety at 09:34PM

Performance Art on the Red Carpet by Dillon Slagle

“Who are you wearing?” Joan and Melissa Rivers turned those four simple words into an entertainment empire and heralded a change in celebrity culture. Revered, feared, career-making and …

SOURCE: Clyde Fitch Report at 09:34PM

FORD’S THEATRE SOCIETY PARTNERS WITH N STREET VILLAGE ON DONATION DRIVE THROUGH PERFORMANCES OF "A CHRISTMAS CAROL" by Media Center

Media Contact: Lauren Beyea at [email protected] FORD’S THEATRE SOCIETY PARTNERS WITH N STREET VILLAGE ON DONATION DRIVETHROUGH PERFORMANCES OF A CHRISTMAS CAROL Over the Past six years, th…

SOURCE: fords.org at 09:34PM

Michelle Obama awards 13 youth arts programs by Stacy A. Anderson

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Calling a group of artistic youth the "next generation of fabulous," Michelle Obama presented national arts and humanities awards to 12 after-scho…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 09:34PM

Call Answered: Carol Linnea Johnson: Three Day Hangover: Tartuffe! by Call Me Adam

Call Answered: I first met Carol Linnea Johnson when I saw "The Full Monty" on Broadway in 2001. It's great to have the chance to really sit down with Carol and catch up! Carol is starring i…

SOURCE: Call Me Adam at 09:34PM

Lauded playwright Will Eno will get a major L.A. production at last, thanks to pal Rainn Wilson by Mike Boehm

Will Eno, a playwright who’s been a critics’ favorite for the past decade but has been largely missing from L.A. stages, will finally get a prominent production here, thanks to the star …

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 09:34PM

Obituary: Mitch Agruss, longtime actor noted for playing Cap’n Delta on Sacramento TV

Mitch Agruss also portrayed Cap’n Mitch on Channel 40Spent five years as Cap’n Delta on Channel 13He performed in major Broadway productions, numerous off-Broadway plays … Click to…

SOURCE: The Sacramento Bee at 09:32PM

Alliance Theatre, Seattle Rep and More Receive TCG's First Audience (R)Evolution Travel Grants by BroadwayWorld

Theatre Communications Group TCG, the national organization for the American theatre, is pleased to announce the recipients of the inaugural Audience REvolution Travel Grants.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:18PM

Review: ‘Captive Audience,’ Seven Plays by David Ives by New York Deaf Theater by Ken Jaworowski

This production features a cast of four deaf and four hearing actors, using both spoken English and American Sign Language.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 09:03PM
Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Rhythm Is Gonna Get You To Broadway by Wqxr

A Broadway season just wouldn’t be complete without a jukebox musical it sometimes seems. This year’s model comes courtesy of the 1980s pop star Gloria Estefan. “On Your Feet!” chart…

SOURCE: WQXR at 08:38PM

VIDEO: Behind The Scenes At THE KING AND I's New Commercial by Michael Dale

How do you show viewers that a classic old musical can be new and exciting

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:25PM

12 Angry Men – a play reading by Women by Arts Review

A reading of Reginald Rose’s classic play, 12 Angry Men – but read by Women, will take place at The Alex Theatre, St. Kilda for two special performances on 27 & 28 November 2…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 08:19PM

Review: Fulfillment (American Theater Company) by Scotty Zacher

With Thomas Bradshaw as the prolific playwright provocateur of the last ten years, Fulfillment runs the gamut from the blatantly absurd to the mildly shocking. That it’s frequently a littl…

SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 08:16PM
Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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'Pocatello': The issues of America play out in an Idaho chain restaurant by Chris Jones

Samuel D. Hunter's beautiful new drama "Pocatello" is set in a very small town in Idaho where there are no paternalistic newspaper editors nor empathetic doctors, nor even an intimidating sc…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 07:52PM

S. Epatha Merkerson, John Douglas Thompson and More Among 2015 Audelco 'Viv' Award Winners; Full List! by BroadwayWorld

The annual Vivian RobinsonAUDELCO Recognition -- 'The VIV' Awards -- are the only formally established awards presented to the black theatre community. Every third Monday in November the nom…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:36PM

Review: Pocatello/Griffin Theatre Company by Kevin Greene

RECOMMENDED Misery: it’s what’s for dinner in “Pocatello,” MacArthur winner Samuel D. Hunter’s play about the decline of a chain restaurant in the titular Idaho…

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

VIDEO: Darren Pettie Delivers Powerful Arthur Miller Speech From INCIDENT AT VICHY by Michael Dale

A former military man has a poignant message about the limits of human compassion.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:26PM

Sonder – everyone has a story to tell by Arts Review

A group exhibition by the Diploma of Photo Imaging students from the CATC Design School will be presented at the Melbourne Arts Club from 20 November 2015. Titled Sonder – the name …

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 07:26PM

Broadway's John Tartaglia to Host A LITTLE NEW MUSIC 10 at Rockwell: Table & Stage by BroadwayWorld

A LITTLE NEW MUSIC is proud to present a milestone 10th showcase of fresh and original musical theater material with special guest host, John Tartaglia, who brings his sparkling humor to thi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:25PM

Andrew Lloyd-Webber Says 'Big Cats Shouldn't Be Copycats' After THE LION KING Unveils Plans for 360 Degree Video by Jessica Khan

In response to today's announcement touting The Lion King's new 360 degree video, Andrew Lloyd Webber, who released a fully immersive 360 degree music video last month for 'You're in the Ban…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:12PM

R.I.P. Dan Von Bargen (Belated) by Trav S.D.

Very saddened just now to Google somebody I admired only to learn that he died eight months ago. Character actor Dan Von Bargen passed away back in March. He was one of several top flight ac…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 07:10PM

Impressions of: Volmir Cordeiro in “INÊS” by The Dance Enthusiast

"He [Cordeiro] reflects on the terrible price of celebrity and the pitiful and degrading stunts to which those who yearn for fame must lower themselves." Robert Johnson, New York.

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 07:00PM

Impressions of: American Ballet Theatre in "The Green Table" by The Dance Enthusiast

"ABT brought back The Green Table giving audiences another chance to view this haunting work in which Jooss strips away all pretense of “realpolitik” or martial glory." Robert Johnson, N…

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 07:00PM
Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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The Gallipoli Symphony by Arts Review

A major composition by internationally acclaimed composers from Australia, New Zealand and Turkey, The Gallipoli Symphony will be staged in an Australian premiere in Brisbane on Tuesday 2…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 06:53PM

Gawker.com Closes Chapter On Web Gossip To Focus On Politics A La ‘Daily Show’ by Jeremy Gerard

Gawker.com, the website that set the bar — high and low — for gossip in the Internet age, is trading snark for satire and salacious innuendo for political intelligence. Just a…

SOURCE: Deadline at 06:45PM

THE ADDAMS FAMILY – Edinburgh by Thom Dibdin

Halloween may be but a memory, but the Edinburgh University Savoy Opera Group proves that there’s still space for a little of the macabre in town. They’re creepy and they’re kooky, …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:44PM

Spotlight on: "Noises Off"

Past Tony Award® and Emmy Award®-winner Andrea Martin and Campbell Scott star in a rip-roaring new production of Michael Frayn’s beloved comedy that’s full of shocking surprises and gu…

SOURCE: Tony Awards at 06:37PM

Spotlight on: "The Color Purple"

Jennifer Hudson makes her Broadway debut as the sultry “Shug Avery” in a new production of the joyous musical based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning story of enduring love and triumph over …

SOURCE: Tony Awards at 06:37PM

Death and Comedy in The Hummingbird's Tour by Helen Eisenbach

Fraught family dynamics enliven The Hummingbird's Tour, a decidedly Southern comedy in which three very different siblings confront their own mortality -- and that of their beloved childhood…

SOURCE: Huffington Post at 06:35PM

Watch Julia Murney Sing 'If You Only Knew' and Break Everyone's Heart at Feinstein's/54 Below by Broadway.com

Julia Murney sings "If You Only Knew" from her Feinstein's/54 Below show, which runs November 19-21.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:34PM

Review: ‘Pike St.,’ Where One Woman Speaks for All by Charles Isherwood

In her new solo play, at the Abrons Arts Center, Nilaja Sun depicts a struggling Lower East Side family, as well as various friends and neighbors.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 06:34PM

Review: ‘Abyss’ Follows Characters Named ‘He,’ ‘She’ and ‘I’ in Love and War by Ben Brantley

The German playwright Maria Milisavljevic considers topical questions of European national identities in this play, at Theaterlab.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 06:34PM

BWW TV: Go Inside ALLEGIANCE's Opening Night with George Takei, Lea Salonga & Telly Leung! by Tv - Opening Night Special

The new American musical Allegiance officially openedlast week at the Longacre Theatre 220 West 48th Street, starring Tony and Olivier Award winner Lea Salonga Miss Saigon, Les Miserables in…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:32PM

The Popular Mechanicals at The State Theatre Company of S.A. by Paige Mulholland

The State Theatre Company finish their 2015 season by letting their rubber chickens out with The Popular Mechanicals. The mix of tricky wordplay and bawdy slapstick in the show reminds us th…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 06:30PM

TWITTER BREAK: Ten Terrific Tweets From SHE LOVES ME's Laura Benanti by Michael Dale

Quirky humor from the star of Roundabout's upcoming revival of Bock and Harnick's classic, SHE LOVES ME.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:29PM

Review: Joys of eccentricity in 'You Can't Take It With You' by Chris Jones

A lust for the abiding pleasures of non-conformity — otherwise known as embracing la vie boheme, telling the boss to stuff it, or moving to Portland, Ore., — beat inside many a fevered b…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 06:24PM

Annual Self-Employment in the Arts Conference by Bt

February 26th & 27th, 2016LOCATION: Hilton Hotel - Lisle, Illinois (Chicago suburb)The Annual Conference is geared towards emerging visual, performing, literary, and media artists. Acti…

SOURCE: Collective Leverage at 06:21PM

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with Tom Irwin, Mary Beth Fisher and More for DOMESTICATED at Steppenwolf by BroadwayWorld

Rehearsals are underway for Steppenwolf Theatre Company's Chicago premiere production of DOMESTICATED, a scandalously entertaining play written and directed by ensemble member Bruce Norris, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:21PM

Jo Bonney, Rachel Chavkin, Ruben Santiago-Hudson and Kathleen Marshall Join SDC Executive Board by BroadwayWorld

On November 16, 2015, at the Annual Membership Meeting in New York City, SDC announced the results of the 2015 Executive Board Elections.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:12PM

People You Should Know . . . Paul Leschen by Zack Calhoon

PAUL LESCHEN (Music) is the composer and co­creator, along with Fred Sauter, of Bedbugs!!!,a 2014 New York Times Critic's Pick. Bedbugs!!! was nominated in 2013 for best original score by N…

SOURCE: Visible Soul at 06:04PM

Sound effects star in ‘It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play’ by Celia Wren

Among the stars of Washington Stage Guild’s latest production: a comb, a metal bucket and a tray of cornflakes.Sure, there are also human performers in “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live R…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 06:04PM

Photo Flash: Jennifer Aniston, Billy Crudup, Justin Long, and More at Labyrinth's Celebrity Charades

The off-Broadway theater company held its annual interactive gala.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM
Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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BADDIES THE MUSICAL Unicorn, SE1 by Libby Purves

DOWN WITH PAN AND CINDERELLA!   After the high-priced saccharine vapidity of ELF , it felt like time to check out something both classier, and more affordable. Always perilous for the …

SOURCE: theatrecat.com at 05:53PM

Disney’s ‘Lion King’ Roars Past ‘Cats’ – But Andrew Lloyd Webber Says “Meeeow!” by Jeremy Gerard

EXCLUSIVE: Disney’s blockbuster The Lion King passed Cats last week to become the third-longest-running show in Broadway history. But Disney’s claim that a new ad for the show re…

SOURCE: Deadline at 05:43PM

Odds & Ends: Hamilton's Number One on Billboard Rap Album Chart, Bombshell is Still In The Works & More by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. Hamilton's Number One on Billboard Rap Chart Once again the words “ground” and “breaking” are b…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:42PM

Bebe Neuwirth to join faculty of Manhattan School of Music by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Bebe Neuwirth is going back to school - the Emmy and Tony winner will be artistic adviser at the Manhattan School of Music's new bachelor's degree p…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 05:34PM

Theatre’s Superpower by Michael Schulman

The theatre has the power—more like the prerogative—to warp reality to suit its own ends, exiting the literal world through whatever trapdoors it creates. Why does an angel crash through…

SOURCE: The New Yorker Subscription at 05:34PM

15th Annual 24 Hour Plays on Broadway Celebrates Arts in Schools

New York City’s largest arts education organization celebrated its efforts Nov. 16 with one of the craziest artistic endeavors you’ve ever heard of: staging six fully produced sh…

SOURCE: Backstage at 05:34PM

'Pocatello': The issues of America play out in an Idaho chain restaurant by Chris Jones

Samuel D. Hunter's beautiful new drama "Pocatello" is set in a very small town in Idaho where there are no paternalistic newspaper editors nor empathetic doctors, nor even an intimidating sc…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 05:32PM

Dry Land playwright says men shocked by graphic abortion scene should learn more about the issue by Nick Clark, Nick Clark

A performance of the blood-splattered play was cancelled last week after a male member of the audience fainted

SOURCE: The Independent at 05:27PM

Battersea Arts Centre: Live from Television Centre by Laura Kressly

On Sunday night, theatre people ( and hopefully others) up and down the country tuned in to BBC Four to watch Battersea Arts Centre and Arts Council England take over the former BBC Televisi…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:22PM

David Bowie’s Lazarus Reveals How To Get Last-Minute and $25 Tickets by Olivia Clement

New York Theatre Workshop has announced that a limited number of extra tickets, as well as $25 CheapTix will be available for Lazarus, which begins previews Off-Broadway Nov. 18. The wor…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:22PM

Meet Sydney Skybetter by Team Situation

By Katryn Geane Account Supervisor, Situation Photograp […]

SOURCE: www.situationinteractive.com at 05:19PM

A Saucy Andrea Burns Delivers at Feinstein’s/54 Below by Sandi Durell

    By Elizabeth Ahlfors   On Broadway, Andrea Burns is currently seen playing Gloria Estefan’s controlling mother in On Your Feet!, but this month, she delivered an eng…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 05:16PM

'Hair' on wheels: An actor discovers himself in classic musical at Venice Theatre by Jay Handelman

A wheelchair doesn't get in the way of Joseph Visaggi's love of performing... Read more » The post 'Hair' on wheels: An actor discovers himself in classic musical at Venice Theatre appe…

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 05:13PM

Jonathan Groff Is Gonna Have a Lot of Sex in the Looking Movie by Ira Madison Iii

Taking a break from filming the Looking movie, which will wrap up the canceled HBO series, Jonathan Groff spoke about his career at the Curran Theatre in San Francisco and divulged a few sec…

SOURCE: Vulture at 05:13PM

No, Andrew Rannells Won’t Get You a House Ticket to See Hamilton by Renata Sellitti

If the saying “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know” is true, then there are a slew of New Yorkers right now banking on the fact that they “knew” Andrew Rannells way back in…

SOURCE: Vulture at 05:13PM

Lion King Goes High-Tech, Launching 360-Degree Video of “Circle of Life” by Robert Viagas

Starting at 6:30 AM (ET) Nov. 18, fans of Broadway's The Lion King will be able to experience the opening number, "Circle of Life," the way only the actors have been able to do…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:09PM

A Christmas Carol

Thu, November 19 thru Thu, December 31 @ Ford's Theatre, presented by Ford's Theatre

SOURCE: Culture Capital at 05:07PM

Elephant & Piggie's We Are in a Play!

Wed, November 25 thru Sunday, January 3, 2016 @ John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, presented by John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

SOURCE: Culture Capital at 05:07PM

It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play

Thu, November 19 thru Sun, December 6 @ Undercroft Theatre, presented by Washington Stage Guild

SOURCE: Culture Capital at 05:07PM

By George, By Ira, By Gershwin

Sun, November 29 thru Sun, December 20 @ Source Theatre, presented by In Series

SOURCE: Culture Capital at 05:07PM

Guys and Dolls

Wed, November 18 thru Sun, December 27 @ Olney Theatre Center, presented by Olney Theatre Center

SOURCE: Culture Capital at 05:07PM

The Nutcracker

Fri, November 27 thru Wed, December 30 @ The Puppet Co. Playhouse, presented by The Puppet Co. Playhouse

SOURCE: Culture Capital at 05:07PM

Mi show de Magia, Ilusionismo, Escapismo, y Faquirismo

Fri, November 20 thru Sat, November 21 @ Rosslyn Spectrum Theatre, presented by Teatro de la Luna

SOURCE: Culture Capital at 05:07PM

World Builders

Wed, November 18 thru Sat, November 21 @ Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, presented by Forum Theatre

SOURCE: Culture Capital at 05:07PM

Sister Rain and Brother Sun: with the Catskill Puppet Theatre

Mon, November 23 thru Fri, November 27 @ Smithsonian Discovery Theater, presented by The Smithsonian Associates

SOURCE: Culture Capital at 05:07PM

Ted Alexandro

Fri, November 20 @ AMP by Strathmore, presented by AMP by Strathmore

SOURCE: Culture Capital at 05:07PM

Fuse TV Review: “Master of None” — Aziz Ansari’s Masterful New Show by Arts Fuse Editor

Master of None is an exercise in emotionally intelligent storytelling that delves into the real lives of its characters.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 05:01PM
Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Jesse Tyler Ferguson to Return to Broadway in ‘Fully Committed’ by Dei Lewison

Jesse Tyler Ferguson, star of ABC’s long-running comedy series Modern Family, will return to Broadway in Fully Committed. Previews begin April 2 at the Lyceum Theatre in advance of an Apri…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 04:53PM

Get Merry with Norm Lewis, Sing Carols with Chris McCarrell & More This Holiday Season at Feinstein's/54 Below by Ryan McPhee

It’s the most wonderful time of the year; we’re allowed to play Christmas music, but it’s not that cold in New York City yet. No matter the weather, Feinstein’s/…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:50PM

Full Cast & Creative Team Set for Our Mother's Brief Affair, Starring Linda Lavin, on Broadway by Broadway.com

Casting is now complete for the upcoming New York premiere of Our Mother’s Brief Affair, starring the previously announced Tony winner Linda Lavin. Directed by Lynne Meadow, performanc…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:50PM

Craig Zadan & Neil Meron Will Continue with BOMBSHELL Development After THE WIZ LIVE! by BroadwayWorld

Back in June, following the explosive and well-received Actors Fund benefit that featured the music of 'Bombshell' from the NBC television series 'Smash,' Universal Stage Productions announc…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:50PM

Rumer Willis Spotted In Central Park Filming Michael John LaChiusa's HELLO AGAIN by Michael Dale

Photos were snapped at Bow Bridge of the recent CHICAGO star wearing a 1940s-style ensemble.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:50PM

Pittsburgh’s Stephen Flaherty among nine inducted into the Theater Hall of Fame in New York by Christopher Rawson

NEW YORK – First up in the 45th induction ceremony into the Theater Hall of Fame in the upper lobby of Broadway’s Gershwin Theatre, where the names of Hall members are emblazoned in…

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 04:48PM

Who’s Your Baghdaddy? Or How I Started the Iraq War by Darryl Reilly

This post is by Darryl Reilly Stanley Kubrick’s "Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb" appears to be a titular and stylistic inspiration. Like that classi…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 04:46PM

STAGE TUBE: MIGHTY REAL: A FABULOUS SYLVESTER MUSICAL Eyes Broadway; Launches Kickstarter by Stage Tube

The producers AnthonyKen, LLCSheryl Lee Ralph amp The DIVA Foundation of MIGHTY REAL A FABULOUS SYLVESTER MUSICAL, the critically acclaimed musical celebration of the life and music of the o…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:42PM

TWITTER WATCH: Lin-Manuel Miranda Announces HAMILTON Cast Album #1 on Billboard's Rap Album Chart by Michael Dale

Billboard's chart for the week of November 28th has HAMILTON in the 1 spot.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:41PM

Wiz Live! Producers Promise Stage Bombshell Will Be Next by Robert Viagas and Adam Hetrick

Producers of NBC-TV's The Wiz Live! said Nov. 17 that their next project will be the promised stage adaptation of the Marilyn Monroe-inspired musical Bombshell, which was born fr…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:39PM

Lena Hall to Make Solo Debut at Feinstein’s/54 Below With “Musical Memoir” by Olivia Clement

Hedwig star and Tony winner Lena Hall will make her solo debut at Feinstein's/54 Below for ten performances of The Villa Satori, Growing Up Haight Ashbury, beginning Nov. 28.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:34PM

Review: Dada Woof Papa Hot at curtainup.com by Elyse Sommer

Another affluent group of Gay Dads stylishly staged at Lincoln Center's Mitzi E Newhouse . . . .

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 04:32PM

A Free Town Hall Teleseminar about Producing Broadway Shows, Off Broadway Shows and Anywhere Shows.

I feel bad. Cuz I can’t answer all my emails. I try. I really do. It’s not that it’s impossible, it’s just that if I did, I wouldn’t have enough time to take care of my kids . . . …

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 04:32PM

Appomattox at Washington National Opera, Reviewed by Mike Paarlberg

Go see Appomattox—especially if you’re not an opera fan.

SOURCE: Washington City Paper at 04:32PM

‘Unforgettable,’ Apparently Forever by Neil Genzlinger

This crime show, which keeps finding ways to stay on the air, has a new home, A&E.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 04:32PM

Harold Prince celebrates his career with show far from B'way by Associated Press

NEW YORK — A musical celebrating the most decorated Tony Award-winner in history is currently not playing on Broadway. Or off-Broadway. Or, for that matter, off-off-Broadway. It's not even…

SOURCE: Boston Herald at 04:32PM

Denzel Washington to Be Honored at 2016 Golden Globes

It seems “King Kong ain’t got sh*t” on Denzel Washington, who’s being honored with the Cecil B. DeMille Award at the 73rd annual Golden Globe Awards, set to air Jan. …

SOURCE: Backstage at 04:32PM

Twyla Tharp on Her Troupe’s 50th Anniversary, Muscle Memory, and Finding Dancers With Personality by Rebecca Milzoff

At 74, choreographer Twyla Tharp is overdue for a breather. Over a 50-year career, she's continually evolved, making dances that blend the rigor and technique of ballet, the loose insoucianc…

SOURCE: Vulture at 04:32PM

A very Cleveland Christmas: 'A Christmas Story' art show to open at 78th Street Studios by Laura Demarco, The Plain Dealer

Billy Nainiger has created "A Christmas Art Show," a collection of works inspired by the classic 1983 film partly made in Cleveland. The solo show will open at E11even 2 inside 78t…

SOURCE: Cleveland.com at 04:32PM

Watch Broadway Valjean Alfie Boe Bring “Today” Host to Tears with Emotional “Bring Him Home” (Video) by Robert Viagas

Tenor Alfie Boe, currently appearing as Jean Valjean in the Broadway production of Les Misérables, left "Today" co-host Kathie Lee Gifford in tears with his Nov. 16 …

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:28PM

Harold Prince celebrates his career with show far from B'way by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- A musical celebrating the most decorated Tony Award-winner in history is currently not playing on Broadway. Or off-Broadway. Or, for that matter, off-off-Broadway. It…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 04:27PM

Theater News: Leslie Odom Jr., Jeanine Tesori, and More Set for New Encores! Discussion Series

Encores! Unscripted will be a new collaboration between New York City Center and WNYC radio.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:00PM
Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Moon magic and jazz ballet in RPM's family-friendly 'Day of the Gypsy' by Laura Molzahn

Interested in some family-friendly dance before the hurricane of the holidays starts? You might consider RPM Productions' two-act ballet, "Day of the Gypsy," Saturday and Sunday at the Harri…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 03:56PM

Review: Channeling 'Ibsen's "Ghosts"' at Mary-Arrchie Theatre by Kerry Reid

Ten years ago, Neo-Futurist founder Greg Allen hit a comic home run with "The Last Two Minutes of the Complete Works of Henrik Ibsen." As the title proclaimed, that show attempted to filter …

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 03:56PM

Anna Deavere Smith: “I Want People To Be Driven To Action” by Howard Sherman

“I come at this more like a lawyer, who would say that everybody has a right to a fair trial. Or a journalist, or a priest, who would hear the confession.” – Anna Deavere Smith On Nov…

SOURCE: Howard Sherman at 03:55PM

Onstage This Week: Nov. 16–22 by American Theatre Editors

A mixture of reimagined fairy tales, theatrical realism, and classic musicals take the stage this week from Seattle to Cincinnati.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:50PM

Drama Desk Jubilee by Barry

The Drama Desk Celebrates 65th Anniversary with Diamond Jubilee at Sardi's The Drama Desk celebrated 65 years of excellence in theater and 60 consecutive years of the coveted Drama Desk Awar…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 03:50PM

On the Couch with Katie Lockett by Arts Review

Who is Katie Lockett? A 30-year-old, socially conscious, vivacious pink haired theatre maker with an accent from the middle of England, and the director of SPARC Theatre; a company for adult…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 03:45PM

Holiday shows guide: More than 50 concerts and 'Carols' by Kerry Reid

The temperatures are cooler and peppermint is elbowing pumpkin spice out of the way — which means it's time for holiday cheer on stage. Presenting our annual holiday entertainment guide to…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 03:45PM

La MaMa Teams With Talking Band for a Sinister, Music-Infused New Comedy About Life in NYC by Olivia Clement

Avant-garde theatre stalwarts La MaMa and Talking Band will co-present the world premiere of Burnished by Grief, which is billed as "a sinister, music infused romantic comedy&qu…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:42PM

‘Argonautika’ at Howard Community College by Lisa Carol by Guest Author

Hurry to the nearest port to set sail with Jason and his Argonauts before it’s too late! Catch Howard Community College’s Theatre Program production of Argonautika, which only has three�…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 03:41PM

Photo Flash: Public Theater Hosts DRAMA CLUB: AN EVENING WITH CLEOPATRA, Feat. Christine Baranski & Raul Esparza by BroadwayWorld

With the Presidential election just under a year away., DRAMA CLUB AN EVENING WITH CLEOPATRA hosted an exploration of modern women in power in Joe's Pub via the great dramatic depictions of …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:40PM

‘Disgraced’ a provocative look at identity and politics by Jean Schiffman

With the Paris attacks on everybody’s mind on Friday the 13th, it seemed an especially significant opening night for American playwright Ayad Akhtar’s powerful, Pulitzer Prize-winning dr…

SOURCE: The San Francisco Examiner at 03:25PM

Stage Faves Including Matthew Morrison & Kristin Chenoweth Get Presidential! Check Out Clips, Pics & More from Broadway at the White House by Broadway.com

Some of musical theater’s best filled the White House's halls with show tunes on November 16 for Broadway at the White House, a special workshop hosted by Michelle Obama, Tony winn…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:24PM

Action! Squigs Sketches Cinema Magic at the Pulitzer-Winning The Flick Off-Broadway by Ryan McPhee

Annie Baker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play The Flick will call “cut” on its off-Broadway return early next year. Before the Sam Gold production wraps on January 10, 2016, Br…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:24PM

Breaking Through a World Premiere at Pasadena Playhouse by Michael Van Duzer

by MICHAEL VAN DUZER about pop music and the recording industry are proven crowd-pleasers. Within the past decade, Broadway has happily hosted Jersey Boys, Memphis, Baby, It’s You (whi…

SOURCE: thisstage.la at 03:22PM

Review: Agamemnon/Court Theater by Kevin Greene

With the holidays descending quickly upon us, you might be dreading all of the time you’ll be spending with your family in the next six weeks. Cousin Joey might corner you in the livin…

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 03:00PM

'On Your Feet' - A Bio-Tuner With a Latin Beat by Andy Propst

Ana Villafañe and Josh Segarra in On Your Feet (©Matthew Murphy) Will the rhythm get you at the new bio-tuner On Your Feet, which tracks Gloria Estefan’s journey from an or…

SOURCE: AmericanTheaterWeb at 03:00PM

Theater News: Full Casting Announced for Broadway's Our Mother's Brief Affair, Starring Linda Lavin

Richard Greenberg's new drama is directed by Lynne Meadow.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM
Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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STAGE TUBE: Watch FUN HOME & FINDING NEVERLAND Casts Perform at Broadway at the White House! by Stage Tube

Just yesterday, First Lady Michelle Obama called upon producer Harvey Weinstein to create 'Broadway at the White House,' an all day symposium on careers in the theater created especially for…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:59PM

STAGE TUBE: Broadway's THE LION KING to Debut 360 Degree Filming of 'The Circle of Life' Tomorrow; Watch Sneak Peek! by Stage Tube

The Lion King recently filmed its iconic opening number 'Circle of Life' using virtual reality technology, marking the first time the technology has been used inside a Broadway theatre. The …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:48PM

York Theatre Celebrates Angela Lansbury! by Jk Clarke

The York Theatre Company honored fêted theater legend Angela Lansbury on her 90th Birthday awarding her the 2015 Oscar Hammerstein Award for Lifetime Achievement in Musical Theater at Guast…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 02:43PM

New Pics! Play Charades With Celebs Including Jennifer Aniston, Justin Long, Bobby Cannavale and Bil by Monica Simoes

Labyrinth Theater Company's star-studded annual benefit – Celebrity Charades Goes Medieval – took place Nov. 16 at Capitale (130 Bowery…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:42PM

Industry Ticket Offers by Bt

Burning Bluebeard - The Hypocrites present The Ruffians' production at The Den Theatre's Heath Main Stage, 1329 N. Milwaukee Ave. is offering $10 industry tickets to any preview performance …

SOURCE: Collective Leverage at 02:38PM

UPDATE: Black Actor Justin Fraley Says He Was Replaced By White Actor as MLK For Full Run Of Kent State's THE MOUNTAINTOP by Michael Dale

While the director says performances were divided, the actor says he was replaced for the full run.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:32PM

Ballethnic Dance Company’s 25-year lineage stretches back to legendary George Balanchine by Cynthia Bond Perry

(Editor’s note: As East Point’s Ballethnic Dance Company celebrates its 25th year and prepares for its annual production of the Urban Nutcracker November 19-22, Cynthia

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 02:21PM

Pics! Ari Graynor, Jesse Eisenberg, Julia Stiles, Molly Ringwald, Questlove Spin Theatrical Magic in by Monica Simoes

The 15th Annual 24 Hour Plays: On Broadway, featuring Taran Killam, Edie Falco, Rosie Perez and Molly Ringwald, was presented Nov. 16 at 8 PM at Broadway's American Airlines Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:15PM

Goodman artistic director Robert Falls inducted into Theater Hall of Fame by Miriam Di Nunzio

Goodman Theatre artistic director Robert Falls was inducted into the Theater Hall of Fame on ... The post Goodman artistic director Robert Falls inducted into Theater Hall of Fame appeared f…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 02:13PM

See Who’s Joining Linda Lavin in Our Mother’s Brief Affair on Broadway by Olivia Clement

Manhattan Theatre Club has announced full casting for the upcoming New York premiere of Our Mother's Brief Affair, penned by Tony-winning playwright Richard Greenberg.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:12PM

Picture this (and that) by Terry Teachout

I’ll be flying to Chicago in two weeks to start rehearsing the Court Theatre’s upcoming production of Satchmo at the Waldorf, which opens in January. We’ve got a lot to do between now …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 02:05PM

The Unsettling Nature of Agency by HowlRound

By Damon Krometis. In the third installment of his series, Damon Krometis explores how much agency to give audiences during an interactive performance.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 02:03PM

Film Version of Michael John LaChiusa’s Hello Again Starts Shooting in NY With Rumer Willis by Robert Viagas

A film based on Michael John LaChiusa's 1993 musical Hello Again has started shooting in New York, according to the Daily Mail.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:03PM

Theater News: Stephen Sondheim, Barbra Streisand, and More to Receive Presidential Medal of Freedom

The award, to be presented at the White House by President Barack Obama, represents the nation's highest individual civilian honor.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM

Photo Flash: Jake Robards Stars in Michelle Elliott's New Political Drama Promising

Terry Berliner's production plays Theatre Row.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM

Theater News: St. Ann's Warehouse Extends All-Female Henry IV

The Donmar Warehouse production is directed by Phyllida Lloyd.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM
Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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New York City Center Will Present City Center Encores! Unscripted at The Greene Space by Joe Gambino

New York City Center has partnered with The Jerome L. Greene Performance Space to present City Center Encores! Unscripted, a new "live-streamed series of conversations and performan…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:58PM

Disney's MARY POPPINS to Return to Network TV for First Time in 13 Years, 12/12 by TV News Desk

'The Wonderful World of Disney' Presented by Target Brings You MARY POPPINS airs SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12 800-1100 p.m., ET on the ABC Television Network.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:56PM

Kate Arrington, Greg Keller & John Procaccino Join Linda Lavin in MTC's OUR MOTHER'S BRIEF AFFAIR by BroadwayWorld

Manhattan Theatre Club has announced full casting for the upcoming New York premiere of Our Mother's Brief Affair, the new play by Tony Award winner Richard Greenberg, directed by MTC's awar…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:56PM

DVR Alert: Cast of Broadway's SPRING AWAKENING to Perform on NBC's 'Late Night', 11/23 by TV News Desk

NBC has announced that the cast of Broadway's SPRING AWAKENING will perform on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS on Monday, November 23rd.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:52PM

A conversational response to TOILET FIRE: Rectums in the Rectory by Jerry Lieblich

Jerry Lieblich and Jarrett Moran go in-depth about poop and mass

SOURCE: Culture Bot at 01:52PM

Conscious Creation: An Identity of Your Own Making by HowlRound

By Jess Pillmore. In the third installment of her Sustainable Artistry series, Jess Pillmore discusses the importance of having a clear sense of identity, and how to make that happen.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 01:48PM

Steppenwolf names Polly Hubbard new literary manager by Morgan Greene

Steppenwolf Theatre Company has named Polly Hubbard as its new literary manager beginning Dec. 1. Hubbard formerly worked as a literary agent with Abrams Artists Agency in New York and rece…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 01:45PM

Stars of Vaudeville #922: Lester Allen by Trav S.D.

Today is the birthday of Lester Allen (1891-1949). Allen originally hailed from Utica, New York which leads me to suspect that he got his start on the upstate New York-based Proctor Circuit …

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 01:45PM

ArtsBeat: ‘City Center Encores! Unscripted': A Talk Show About Musical Theater by Joshua Barone

The series “City Center Encores! Unscripted,” will consist of three talks and performances that will be streamed live online, and later made available as videos and podcasts.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 01:45PM

Barry Manilow Adds New U.S. Dates to 'One Last Time!' Tour by BroadwayWorld

Barry Manilow announced today that he is going to hit the road again to perform concerts across North America ONE LAST TIME T

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:45PM

BWW TV Exclusive: CUTTING-EDGE COMPOSERS CORNER- Taylor Louderman Sings Burkell & Loesel's 'Hungry' by BroadwayWorld TV

What would you do if you found an Olsen twin in your dumpster What happens when 7 grown men are forced, because of the astronomical rents in Manhattan, to live together in a small one bedroo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:42PM

‘Masters Of Sex’ Regular Annaleigh Ashford Signs With ICM Partners by Jeremy Gerard

EXCLUSIVE: Best known for her recurring role as Betty DiMello on Showtime’s Masters of Sex opposite Michael Sheen and Caitlin Fitzgerald, Annaleigh Ashford has signed with ICM Partn…

SOURCE: Deadline at 01:42PM

VIDEO: First Look - Comedy Special MIRANDA SINGS: SELF HELP, Premiering on Vimeo 12/14 by TV News Desk

Colleen Evans aka Miranda Sings will debut her first comedy special titled MIRANDA SINGS SELF HELP on Monday, Dec. 14 on the streaming video service Vimeo

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:39PM

Andrew Lloyd Webber Will Take Part in TimesTalks Series by Andrew Gans

The TimesTalks conversation series will continue Nov. 30 at 7 PM with composer Andrew Lloyd Webber at TheTimesCenter in New York.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:39PM

The Flick Star Danny Wolohan Shares The Five Beautiful & Powerful Films That Rocked His World

Danny Wolohan, star of the award-winning off-Broadway drama The Flick, shares five films that he truly loves.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 01:32PM

PHOTO: First Look - Sarah Jessica Parker Stars in New HBO Comedy DIVORCE by TV News Desk

At left, check out the first look photo from HBO's new comedy series DIVORCE, which is currently in production in New York.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:20PM

St. Louis Chamber Chorus makes Kansas City debut by Sarah Bryan Miller

SLCC takes commissions and other challenging works to KC

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 01:20PM

Moon magic and jazz in RPM's family-friendly 'Day of the Gypsy' by Laura Molzahn

Interested in some family-friendly dance before the hurricane of the holidays starts? You might consider RPM Productions' two-act ballet, "Day of the Gypsy," Saturday and Sunday at the Harri…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 01:15PM

See First Photo of Sarah Jessica Parker in New HBO Series “Divorce” by Andrew Gans

HBO has released a first-look photo for its new comedy series "Divorce," which is executive-produced by Sarah Jessica Parker, who also stars.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:13PM

Perfume seller wins Bruntwood prize for play about welfare cuts by Chris Wiegand

Katherine Soper awarded £16,000 and residency at Royal Exchange for ‘first proper play’ about mental health and changes to the benefits systemThe UK’s biggest playwriting competition …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:13PM

Leslie Odom, Jr., Jeanine Tesori, Jason Robert Brown & More Set for New ENCORES! Unscripted Series by BroadwayWorld

Arlene Shuler, New York City Center President amp CEO, today announced that City Center will partner with The Jerome L. Greene Performance Space at WNYC to expand the reach of the Tony-honor…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:11PM

The Archive: Harley Granville Barker and his scandalous play of the 1900s by Nick Smurthwaite

It wouldn’t have occurred to him at the time, but the title of Harley Granville Barker’s play Waste, which has just opened

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 01:06PM

Small-scale companies offer big rewards for eager students by Thomas Hescott

In September, I was invited to speak at the Higher Education and Professional Theatre Conference organised by De Montford University and Curve

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 01:06PM

Gregory Doran: ‘Almost anyone who is a major actor has worked at the RSC’ by Mark Shenton

The Royal Shakespeare Company has gone through some big crises during its lifetime, but it is now in a buoyant place. During

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 01:06PM

Emma Beattie: ‘The Greeks hit upon themes which are relevant and enduring’ by Georgia Snow

Despite working across theatre, television and film and performing across the UK, Emma Beattie is acting with children for the first time

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 01:06PM

Competition: Win tickets to Jane Austen events and screenings – part of the BFI’s LOVE season by The Stage

Appealing to all unabashed Jane Austen fans, we have a fantastic prize bundle to give away thanks to our friends at the

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 01:06PM

Papatango: the young outfit turning new writers into award winners by Matt Trueman

“All you need is a story.” Those are the words that greet anyone landing on Papatango’s website. It’s the motto of a

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 01:06PM

Nat Tarrab: ‘This weird harlequin career I’ve had created itself’ by David Hutchison

The performer is a sketch artist, and one half of surreal theatrical duo Mars Tarrab – founded with her long-time collaborator and

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 01:06PM

Obituary: Warren Mitchell by Michael Quinn

British television had never before seen a character like Alf Garnett when he first appeared in a one-off BBC Comedy Playhouse in

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 01:06PM

Backstage: Harnessing the power of the written word with Stagetext by Jo Caird

“My script is covered in notes saying ‘Wait!’ ” says Alex Romeo, with a chuckle. Pre-empting a punchline or a dramatic moment

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 01:06PM

Melanie Sharpe: ‘We’re committed to reaching the widest possible part of the population’ by Jo Caird

You took over as chief executive of Stagetext recently – what’s on the agenda for the charity under your leadership? Stagetext has

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 01:06PM

Photo Flash: Nilaja Sun Opens Pike St. at Abrons Arts Center

Ron Russell directs the Obie winner's latest solo show.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM

Theater News: Onstage Rush Tickets Now Available for Broadway's A View From the Bridge

Sit alongside the action as Arthur Miller's tragedy unfolds.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM

Theater News: World Premiere by Disgraced Playwright Ayad Akhtar Set for La Jolla Playhouse Season

The complete season will feature four world-premiere productions.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM
Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at noon (Broadway Time)
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See Dominique Morisseau and Branden Jacobs-Jenkins Receive the Steinberg Playwright Award by Monica Simoes

The Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust honored playwrights Branden Jacobs-Jenkins and Dominique Morisseau with the 2015 Steinberg Playwright Awards. The prize is awarded biennial…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:56PM

Brilliant! Guys and Dolls at Olney Theatre Center by Rosalind Lacy

Guys And Dolls is playing at Olney Theatre Center!  Directing his first show at this venerable venue, the well-known Jerry Whiddon is raising the roof with a brilliant cast that radiates en…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 12:55PM

Marketing and Microbrews by Bt

Wednesday, December 9 at 6 - 8PM Victory Gardens Biograph Theater2433 N. Lincoln Ave., ChicagoJoin marketing staff from other Chicago area theatre companies to share and discuss some of the …

SOURCE: Collective Leverage at 12:55PM

December Chicago Green Theater Alliance Meeting and Happy Hour by Bt

Thursday, December 10, 2015, 3 - 4:30PMGreenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. LincolnRSVP today for the the next meeting of the Chicago Green Theatre Alliance! All of the CGTA committees will me…

SOURCE: Collective Leverage at 12:55PM

Dogfight Features Talented Cast, But A Problematic Script by Bill Hirschman

By Hap Erstein In the same way that Slow Burn Theatre Company’s artistic director Patrick Fitzwater has a good eye for spotting performance talent, he also is savvy at identifying worthy n…

SOURCE: Florida Theater On Stage at 12:45PM

See Andrew Lloyd Webber in Person at TimesTalks Event by Andrew Gans

The TimesTalks conversation series will continue Nov. 30 at 7 PM with composer Andrew Lloyd Webber at TheTimesCenter in New York.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:41PM

Rita Wilson to Headline 20-City Tour to Promote New Album by BroadwayWorld

Rita Wilson will headline a20-city tour to promote the release of her self-titled second studio album, Rita Wilson.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:37PM

Matthew Morrison and Finding Neverland Cast Perform for First Lady Michelle Obama at The White House

Kristin Chenoweth and Matthew Morrison will join First Lady Michelle Obama in hosting "Broadway at the White House," a Thanksgiving TV special on the TLC network. The show honors s…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33PM

Ricky Ritzel on Broadway Returns! by Jk Clarke

      by Myra Chanin The latest Ricky Ritzel on Broadway returns to Don’t Tell Mama on November 19th.   If a picture is worth a thousand words, what’s a video worth? …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 12:31PM

STAGE TUBE: Lisa Brescia, Kimiko Glenn & More Perform Songs of Alexander Sage Oyen at Lincoln Center by Stage Tube

On October 26th, 2015 at the Bruno Walter Auditorium at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center, award-winning composerlyricist Alexander Sage Oyen was featured…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:20PM

VIDEO: First Look - 'A Brand New Day' Featured in All-New Promo for THE WIZ LIVE! by TV News Desk

Below, check out an all-new promo featuring the joyous number 'A Brand New Day'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:20PM

BWW Interview: Itamar Kubovy Talks Pilobolus' SHADOWLAND by Reilly Hickey

NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts will present the North American premiere of Shadowland, a groundbreaking theatrical experience by the internationally acclaimed Pilobolus Dance Th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:20PM

VIDEO: Even SNL's 'Olya Povlatsky' Wants a Ticket to HAMILTON! by TV News Desk

On last Saturday's 'Weekend Update' segment of NBC's SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE, cast member Kate McKinnon reprised her role as Russian citizen Olya Povlatsky

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:20PM

VIDEO: LES MISERABLES' Alfie Boe Performs 'Bring Him Home on 'Today' by TV News Desk

Tony Award winner Tenor Alfie Boe, known for his role as Jean Valjean in LES MISERABLES joins the fourth hour of NBC's TODAY to sing 'Bring Him Home' from the long-running Broadway hit

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:15PM

Gala Pics! Nathan Lane, Aaron Tveit, Annie Golden, Victoria Clark Come Together to Honor Shaiman and by Monica Simoes

Off-Broadway's Primary Stages honored Tony and Grammy-winning songwriters Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, the talented duo behind Hairspray. 

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:10PM

Behold Your New Wiz! Dazzling First Costumed Shots Revealed of The Wiz Live! Stars by Matthew Blank

A brooding Queen Latifah, a triumphant Uzo Aduba and more are revealed in their costumes for the upcoming NBC-TV broadcast The Wiz Live! First look here!

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:09PM

Behold Your New Wiz! Be Dazzled By the First Costumed Shots of All of the Leading Players in The Wiz by Matthew Blank

A brooding Queen Latifah, a triumphant Uzo Aduba and more are revealed in their costumes for the upcoming NBC-TV broadcast The Wiz Live! First look here!

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:09PM

Kenneth Branagh Theatre Opens in London by Jk Clarke

by Carol Rocamora   Theater history is being made this month, with the founding of the new Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company on London’s West End. The company’s highly anticipated ina…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 12:08PM

Crowded Fire Announces 2016 Season by American Theatre Editors

The San Francisco theatre will program new plays by Dipika Guha, Jonas Hassen Khemiri, and Young Jean Lee.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:05PM

Review: You Can’t Take It With You/Northlight Theatre by Aaron Hunt

From the program notes of Northlight Theatre’s “You Can’t Take It With You”: “The Sycamore family lives in Morningside Heights, which was a distinctly middle-class neighborho…

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 12:00PM

Photo Flash: Sweeney Todd Reunion! Len Cariou and Victor Garber Honor Angela Lansbury

Lansbury received the York Theatre Company's Oscar Hammerstein Award for Lifetime Achievement in Musical Theatre.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM

Review: Henry IV

Phyllida Lloyd imagines the Lancastrian king reigning over a women's prison.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM

Film News: Denzel Washington to Receive 2016 Cecil B. DeMille Award

The Hollywood and Broadway vet will be honored with the prize at the 73rd annual Golden Globe Awards.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM
Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Bernard Telsey: Weekend at Bernie’s by Suzy Evans

The superstar casting director invites us into his Midtown home on a Saturday afternoon, and he shows off his covetable décor and chats about his style and leisure activities.

SOURCE: Broadway Style Guide at 11:53AM

Follow the Yellow Brick Road! Broadway Balances America Heads to the Magical Land of The Wizard of Oz by Ryan Gilbert

There's no place like home the theater! Broadway Balances America, the special six-part series airing on The Balancing Act on Lifetime Television, returned on November 17 with a behind-t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:49AM

INSTAGRAM FLASHBACK: Jerry Mitchell and Billy Porter Find The Right Look for KINKY BOOTS' Lola by Michael Dale

'The Sex Is In The Heel' sings the fabulous Lola, but a diva needs to be sexy from head to heel.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:37AM

Pics! See James Earl Jones, Victor Garber, Len Cariou and More Celebrate the Great Angela Lansbury a by Monica Simoes

Angela Lansbury was honored with the Oscar Hammerstein Award for Lifetime Achievement by The York Theatre Company Nov. 16 at Guastavino's. The award, named for the prolific master lyrici…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:36AM

Cancellation of Jesus in India at Clarion University Ignites Debate Over “Universality” and Casting by Joe Gambino

Clarion University canceled its production of Jesus in India after playwright Lloyd Suh voiced concerns over white actors being cast in roles written for actors of South Asian descent.&n…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:35AM

Actors Theatre of Louisville Announces 2016 Humana Festival Lineup by American Theatre Editors

The festival lineup includes new work from Steven Dietz, Laura Jacqmin, Hansol Jung, Sarah Ruhl, and Jen Silverman.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:30AM

Photo Flash: First Look - Uzo Aduba, Amber Riley & More in WIZ LIVE Costumes! by TV News Desk

NBC has shared a first look at THE WIZ LIVE stars Stephanie Mills, Amber Riley, Uzo Aduba and more in full costume for the highly anticipated December 3rd live telecast.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:30AM

Tony Winner Lena Hall to Make Feinstein's/54 Below Debut Next Week by BroadwayWorld

Tony Award winnerLena Hall, star ofHedwig and the Angry Inchwill make herFEINSTEIN'S54 BELOWsolo debut, for ten performances, starting on Saturday, November 28 at 930pm.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:28AM

Tony-Winning Actor Named Recipient of Golden Globes’ Cecil B. De Mille Award by Andrew Gans

Stage and screen star Denzel Washington has been announced as the recipient of the Cecil B. De Mille Award for the 73rd Annual Golden Globe Awards.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:26AM

Steppenwolf names Polly Hubbard new literary manager by Morgan Greene

Steppenwolf Theatre Company has named Polly Hubbard as its new literary manager beginning Dec. 1. Hubbard formerly worked as a literary agent with Abrams Artists Agency in New York and recen…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 11:26AM

Review: ‘The Astronaut Love Show,’ Tales of Not So Magnificent Obsession by Laura Collins- Hughes

Fred Sauter and Paul Leschen’s new musical features three thinly disguised real stories of besotted people doing crazy things.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:24AM

In the Spotlight Series: Andrew Lloyd Webber by Walter McBride

Below, BroadwayWorld brings you photos of Webber in the BroadwayWorld.com series 'In The Spotlight' by acclaimed photographer Walter McBride

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:24AM

FLORIDA BLUE CONCERT SERIES WITH THE RICO MONACO BAND THIS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19 by Michael J. Roberts

Who:                The Dr. Phillips Center in partnership with Florida Blue Foundation, presents the free Florida Blue Concert Series. The concert series takes place on the o…

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

Former Lib Dem MP named new chair of STAR by Matthew Hemley

Former Liberal Democrat MP Adrian Sanders has been named new chair of the Society of Ticket Agents and Retailers. His appointment comes

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:16AM

Ensemble Studio’s “Youngblood” Playwrights Debut New Plays; Robert Askins Grants Announced by Olivia Clement

Ensemble Studio Theatre has kicked off its Unfiltered festival series of brand-new, full-length plays from emerging playwrights under 30, dubbed the "Youngbloods." This yea…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:15AM

3 Guys Naked From The Waist Down Comes To Finborough Theatre by Doug Mayo

By Doug Mayo It’s the 1980s, and three guys – three very silly guys – aren’t nearly as famous as they think they ought to be. Comedy fame just isn’t happening quickly enough for ch…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 11:10AM

New Plays by Sarah Ruhl, Steven Dietz and More Included in Humana Festival by Joe Gambino

The Courier-Journal reports that six new plays, including new works by Sarah Ruhl and Steven Dietz, will be featured in Actors Theatre of Louisville's 40th annual Humana Festival of …

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:10AM

Highlight Your Best Feature With One Bold Accessory by Broadway Style Guide Team

Whether it's a belt or a scarf, find the perfect complement to any outfit!

SOURCE: Broadway Style Guide at 11:10AM

Hottest Articles on BWW 11/10/2015 - 11/17/2015

Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com 11102015 - 11172015.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:09AM

“Frozen” Songwriters Pen New Tune for Two Characters from the Hit Film by Andrew Gans

Oscar-winning "Frozen" songwriters Robert and Kristen Anderson-Lopez have written a new song for two of the film's characters, according to Twitter postings by the marr…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:04AM
Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Spend 15 Hours With Captain von Trapp! Sound of Music’s Ben Davis Eats His Way Through Los Angeles by Matthew Blank

The brand new Sound of Music national tour, directed by three-time Tony winner Jack O'Brien, officially opened at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles. Ben Davis, who stars as Captai…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:55AM

Watch Leslie Odom Jr. on Unique Techniques for Procuring Hamilton Tickets & More by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Leslie Odom Jr. is currently killing it (sorry, couldn't resist) as Aaron Burr in Hamilton and on November 16 he stopped by Late Night with Seth Meyers to chat about starring in Broadway…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:43AM

Theatre News: Winner of the Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting 2015 announced

Londoner Katherine Soper has won this year's award, presented at the Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 10:43AM

Full Cast Announced for A Christmas Story Musical at Paper Mill Playhouse by Joe Gambino

Full casting has been announced for Paper Mill Playhouse's upcoming production of A Christmas Story, the holiday musical based on the 1983 film of the same name. The show runs Nov. 25…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:43AM

Blake Hammond on Playing Sebastian in ‘Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella’ at The National Theatre by Joel Markowitz

Blake Hammond is playing Sebastian in the Tour of Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella which is about to open at The National Theatre. Joel: Hi Blake. Where may have some of our readers …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:42AM

Paris Theatres Reopen With Positive Messages and Increased Security by Michael Dale

Paris and Broadway respond to Friday's mass shooting at the Bataclan.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:40AM

Photo Coverage: Primary Stages' Celebrates Shaiman and Wittman at 2015 Gala! by Walter McBride

The Primary Stages' 2015 Gala took place tonight, November 16, 2015 at 583 Park Avenue. The eventcelebrated the company and honored Tony and Grammy-winning composer and lyricistsMarc Shaiman…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:38AM

Save 35% on Andr?a Burns, Julia Murney, LYSISTRATA JONES, Darius de Haas, More by Contests - Broadway

SAVE 35 ON TICKETS to Feinstein's54 Below. 22.75 - 45.50 USE CODE BWW35. Andrea Burns. November 16 amp December 14 at 7pmStar from In the Heights, The Nance, and On Your Feet with Music Dire…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:38AM

Casting Set for New U.K. National Tour of Chicago by Mark Shenton

A new U.K. national tour of John Kander and Fred Ebb's Chicago, which will begin performances at Oxford's New Theatre Feb. 12, 2016, is to feature John Partridge as Billy Flynn, Hayl…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:35AM

A View from the Bridge Now Offering Onstage Rush Seats by Andrew Gans

The Young Vic's Olivier Award-winning production of Arthur Miller's A View from the Bridge, which is staged by acclaimed Belgian director Ivo van Hove, is now offering onstage …

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:34AM

Onstage Rush Seats for A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE on Broadway Now Available by BroadwayWorld

A limited number of onstage seats at the rush price of 20 are now available on the day of performance to the Young Vic's critically-acclaimed Olivier Award-winning production of Arthur Mille…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:31AM

Watch “SNL” Poke Fun at Hamilton Success (Video) by Robert Viagas

The Nov. 7 episode of "Saturday Night Live" poked fun at the popularity of the new Broadway musical Hamilton.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:29AM

Save on Michael Flatley's Broadway Debut in LORD OF THE DANCE: DANGEROUS GAMES by Contests - Broadway

The world's number one dance show is coming to Broadway. Michael Flatley makes his long awaited Broadway debut in LORD OF THE DANCE DANGEROUS GAMES. Special Offer Up to 40 off select tickets…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:28AM

Joey McNeely Directs "West Side Story" in Sarasota by William S. Oser

Mr. McKneely conceived this version as a world that is just a bit askew; the stage is raked very slightly from stage right to stage left, the excellent sets by Lee Savage show the same visio…

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 10:27AM

See Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty, Julie Taymor and Merle Debuskey Honored by the Theater Hall of Fa by Matthew Blank

The 2015 Theater Hall of Fame Ceremony was held Nov. 16 at 7:30 PM at Broadway's Gershwin Theatre, hosted by award-winning actress Estelle Parsons. The ceremony was then followed by …

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:25AM

VIDEO: DWTS' Bindi Irwin & Derek Hough Dance Lively Salsa to Iconic ANNIE Tune by TV News Desk

Bindi Irwin and pro dance partner Derek Hough kicked off the Semi-Finals of last night's DANCING WITH A STARS with a lively Salsa to the tune of Sia's 'You're Never Fully Dressed Without a S…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:16AM

Matthew Xia: why I want to keep fairytales real by Alfred Hickling

He bet his mum he’d be a superstar DJ in two years. Now he looks set to be a superstar stage director as well. The rising star talks mind-reading, discovering Plan B – and rescuing Sondh…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:12AM

Photo Coverage: Branden Jacobs-Jenkins?&?Dominique Morisseau?Honored with Steinberg Playwright Awards by Kevin Thomas Garcia

Just last night, the Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trusthosted the 2015 Steinberg Playwright Awards honoringBranden Jacobs-JenkinsandDominique MorisseauatLincoln Center Theater's Mitz…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:10AM

Leslie Odom, Jr. Discusses Backstage Stars at Hamilton and His Favorite Part of the New Musical (Vid by Andrew Gans

Leslie Odom, Jr., who plays Aaron Burr in the critically acclaimed new musical Hamilton, was recently a guest on "Late Night with Seth Meyers."

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:08AM

See Roundabout's THER?SE RAQUIN w/ Keira Knightley for just $47 by Contests - Broadway

A quiet young woman with a restless spirit, Therese Knightley submits to a loveless life at the side of her weak and selfish husband Tony Award winner Gabriel Ebert, Matilda, and her control…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:02AM

Paul Gross and Martha Burns Get Domesticated, Beginning Tonight in Canada by Olivia Clement

Stage and screen stars and real-life couple Paul Gross and Martha Burns reunite onstage Nov. 17 for the first time in 30 years for the Canadian premiere of Domesticated, by&…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM

BWW Review: Arthur Miller's INCIDENT AT VICHY Asks Uncomfortable Questions About Survival by Michael Dale

Miller's 1964 drama about Jews in occupied France explores the limits of self-sacrifice.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:00AM

Katherine Soper wins £16k Bruntwood Prize with debut play by David Hutchison

First-time writer Katherine Soper has been named winner of this year’s Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting. She was awarded the £16,000 prize for

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:00AM
Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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GRACE NOTES: Tuesday, November 17, 2015 by Susan Grace

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SOURCE: Grace Notes Subscription at 09:57AM

The Hilton Sisters Returned to Us One Year Ago Today! Remembering Opening Night of Side Show by Matthew Blank

The reimagined production of the 1997 Tony-nominated musical Side Show, previously seen at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and the La Jolla Playhouse, officially open…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:56AM

REVIEW: The Miniaturists, Arcola Theatre ✭✭ by Tim Hochstrasser

By Tim Hochstrasser With the death of provincial repertory theatre, the connections between the theatre world of London and ‘the provinces’ have atrophied, and where The Miniaturists cou…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 09:56AM

Dates Set for Release of The Wiz Live! Audio Recording by Andrew Gans

Sony Masterworks/Broadway Records will release the audio recording of the eagerly anticipated The Wiz Live!, which will be broadcast on NBC Dec. 3 at 8 PM ET; check local listings.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:53AM

Fuse Film Review: “In Jackson Heights” — An Urban Village Going Global by David D'arcy

As with so many Frederick Wiseman films, we get color, character, sociology – and cinema.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 09:49AM

Bobby Cannavale, Edie Falco and Frank Wood Will Showcase New Works By 10-Year-Old Playwrights by Olivia Clement

Bobby Cannavale, Edie Falco and Frank Wood will be among the performers of Larger Than Life: The Supersized Plays, a showcase of plays written by ten year olds who recently participated in T…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:49AM

Hapgoood at Hampstead Theatre – Rehearsal Images Released by Doug Mayo

By Doug Mayo BritishTheatre.com are pleased to bring you a series of photographs from the rehearsals rooms of the Hamsptead Theatre where Hapgood by Tom Stoppard is currently rehearsing. Lon…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 09:39AM

Pics! Griffin Matthews Stars in Diane Paulus-Helmed Invisible Thread at Second Stage by Krissie Fullerton

Performances began Oct. 31 at Second Stage Theatre for the Diane Paulus-helmed new musical Invisible Thread, which blends African beats and a world po…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:37AM

Photo Coverage: York Theater Company Honors Angela Lansbury with Oscar Hammerstein?Award! by Jennifer Broski

Just last night, the York Theatre Company honored Broadway and Hollywood legend Angela Lansbury with the 2015 Oscar HammersteinAward for Lifetime Achievement in Musical Theatre. The evening'…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:16AM

BWW Interview: Chris Stack is UGLY LIES THE BONE's Virtual Man-Child by Naomi Serviss

UGLY LIES THE BONE's Chris Stack Stevie and Karron Graves Kacie welcomes home a wounded war veteran.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:10AM

Review: David Rabe’s ‘Good for Otto’ Introduces a World of Pain by Charles Isherwood

A tiny theater in Chicago is a showcase for a sweeping and deep new work by David Rabe, in powerful form.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 09:09AM

Review: ‘Professor Brenner,’ a 1911 Play About a Generation Gap by Neil Genzlinger

Young people were just as shallow 100 years ago, according to this David Pinski work, presented by the New Worlds Theater Project.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 09:09AM

Andrew Lloyd Webber, Lord, Baron, Rocker by Dave Itzkoff

His new musical, “School of Rock,” based on the film with Jack Black, opens on Dec. 6 on Broadway.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 09:09AM

I Want My Hat Back review – National's Christmas show bears gifts for all by Catherine Love

Temporary theatre, LondonWils Wilson turns Jon Klassen’s laconic picture book into a boisterous delight of a show that keeps no secrets about the land of make-believe from its audience The…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:09AM

George Takei: 'So many people don’t know this chapter of American history' by Alexis Soloski

The Star Trek actor debuts on Broadway in Allegiance, a new play about Japanese Americans placed in internment camps after the bombing of Pearl HarborGeorge Takei is still best known for pla…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:09AM

WAKE UP with BWW 11/17/2015 - Rosie's Theater Kids at the White House! 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 Rosie's Theater Kids get a shout-out f…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:06AM

Recap: “Sophisticated Ladies” and The New York Pops by Matthew Wexler

by Mark Lingenfelter The New York Pops once again proved that mixing an outstanding orchestra with genuinely talented performers singing (and scatting) their way through some really great so…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 09:05AM

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 11/17/15- Brent Carver by Stage Tube

Happy Birthday Brent Carver Carver is best known for his performances on Broadway in Kiss of the Spider Woman as Molina, for which he won the Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical i…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:01AM

Review: Never the Sinner/Victory Gardens by Kevin Greene

 RECOMMENDED Violence is a peculiar type of thoughtlessness. Even well plotted attacks stem from the sheer failure to consider consequences, channel empathy or rationally question one’…

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 09:00AM
Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Workshopping ON THE EVE – Week #1: New Show, New Key Signatures by Jessica Humphrey

I am thrilled to be able to share an exciting experience with you all – a real life look into the creation of a piece of new musical theatre! The MFA program at San Diego State Univers…

SOURCE: newmusicaltheatre.com at 08:53AM

Meet the Bloggers: Kate Thomas by The Team

Winter is coming, and with it comes a new team of bloggers for The Green Room! We're so excited to welcome them to the blog and to introduce them to you all this week. Get to know two ne…

SOURCE: newmusicaltheatre.com at 08:47AM

Meet the Bloggers: Sam Weber by The Team

Winter is coming, and with it comes a new team of bloggers for The Green Room! We're so excited to welcome them to the blog and to introduce them to you all this week. Get to know two ne…

SOURCE: newmusicaltheatre.com at 08:40AM

Review: The Illusionists (Shaftesbury Theatre)

Jamie Raven leads the West End run of the big-scale magic show

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 08:33AM

The Nutcracker On Ice Comes To The Royal Albert Hall by Doug Mayo

By Doug Mayo The Christmas, The Imperial Ice Stars return for their third triumphant season at the Royal Albert Hall performing the Nutcracker on Ice for 12 performances only from 28th Decem…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 08:07AM
Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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MN Opera’s The Magic Flute by Erin Nagel

  Last Saturday, I attended my first opera MN Opera’s production of The Magic Flute. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I was envisioning the stereotypical opera with women in big be…

SOURCE: Girl Meets Broadway at 07:58AM

REVIEW: ‘The Dishonorable Discharge of Private Pitts’ by Steve

By Louis DeVaughn Nelson (@hokum_arts) I hate this play. At the beginning I rolled my eyes as the lights came up to what seemed like another display of a bare bones conceptual play tending t…

SOURCE: centerontheaisle.com at 07:45AM

VIDEO: HAMILTON's Leslie Odom Jr. Visits LATE NIGHT & Shares Liza Minnelli is 'Straight Gangsta!' by TV News Desk

Leslie Odom Jr. SMASH, LEAP OF FAITH,visited last night's LATE NIGHT and spoke about the A-list celebrities, including Beyonce, Jay-Z, and the Obamas, who have stopped by to see his hit Broa…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:40AM

The Illusionists review – chainsaws, crossbows, origami … that's magic! by Michael Billington

Shaftesbury theatre, LondonSkilful money-making from Britain’s Got Talent’s Jamie Raven and forensic mind-reading from Colin Cloud add charm to this gaudy, showbiz affair Astonishingly, …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:40AM

BWW's On This Day - November 17, 2015

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on November 17 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:27AM

Lookback: the death of a president by Terry Teachout

From 2003: I was a small-town second-grader on November 22, 1963. My teacher, Jackie Grant, told the class that the president had been shot and killed, and then we all went home. For me, hom…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:15AM

Almanac: Ezra Pound on despair by Terry Teachout

“I have arrived too late at ultimate uncertainty.” Ezra Pound (quoted in Grazia Livi, “Vi Parla Ezra Pound,” Epoca, March 24, 1963)

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:00AM
Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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KING CHARLES III – Touring by Thom Dibdin

There is an uneven grandeur to King Charles III at the Festival Theatre, which is certainly one of the most peculiar big-budget, ex-West End touring productions to hit Edinburgh recently. …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:54AM

Bard times: new novels, poems and plays for Shakespeare400 celebrations by Maev Kennedy

Dozens of cultural organisations will join forces in 2016 as part of a cross-disciplinary fiesta to mark 400 years since Shakespeare’s death, including a major exhibition at the British Li…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:46AM

Broadway to dim lights in memory of Brian Friel by Guardian Stage

The theatre marquees will go dark for one minute on 8 December to mark the death of the Tony-winning author of Dancing at LughnasaBroadway theatres will dim their lights next month in memory…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:46AM

John Partridge leads casting for 2016 Chicago tour by Georgia Snow

John Partridge, Hayley Tamaddon and Sam Bailey are to star in a new UK tour of Chicago in 2016. Partridge will play

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:45AM

The 39 Steps to tour the UK in 2016 by Matthew Hemley

The 39 Steps will tour the UK next year, following its nine-year run in the West End. Adapted for the stage by

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:40AM

Whole New Worlds: How Science Fiction Is Materializing Onstage by American Theatre Editors

A series of stories interrogate a trend and go deep on a single production.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 06:32AM

An Evolving Mythology: How ‘Mr. Burns’ Challenged Capital Stage and Its Audience by American Theatre Editors

Like the characters in Anne Washburn's post-apocalyptic pop-culture extravaganza, the company often had to choose which ideas to save and which to kill.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 06:31AM

In the Uncanny Valley With Jennifer Haley by American Theatre Editors

To explore the effects of technology, 'The Nether' playwright creates worlds that are frighteningly familiar.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 06:30AM

What Is a Science Fiction Play Anyway? by American Theatre Editors

Christina Anderson, Madeline George, and Mac Rogers discuss how they put science in their fiction, pulp in their living-room drama, and speculation in their history.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 06:28AM

Theatre News: Initial casting announced for UK tour of Chicago

The hit musical will open in Oxford in February 2016

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:27AM

Returning to BalletX with ideas about nature and nurture

'This leg must be stretched all the way out. I have to see you struggling to get it all the way," choreographer Nicolo Fonte insists as he pulls Edgar Anido's leg up to demonstrate to t…

SOURCE: Philly.com at 06:22AM

Los Angeles Theater Review: DO I HEAR A WALTZ? (Musical Theatre Guild) by Tony Frankel

DO I FEAR A WALTZ? Musicals are generally “lost” for any one of a number of reasons: the libretto may be filled with once topical socio-political humor now meaningless to contemporary au…

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 06:22AM

Broadway tickets on sale for Old Globe-sprung 'Bright Star' by James Hebert

Musical by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell will hit Kennedy Center in D.C. first.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 06:22AM

Denzel Washington tapped for Cecil B. DeMille award

The actor will be honored at the 2016 Golden Globes.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 06:22AM

How theater vets keep young castmates in line

Terry Nolen sounds like Santa ramping up the "know when you've been bad or good" speech as he talks about hiring kids for Arden Theatre's spring 2016 production of The Secret Garde…

SOURCE: Philly.com at 06:22AM

If Status in The Wiz Live! Is Determined by the Amount of Glitter on Your Person, Then Uzo Aduba Is Winning by Jackson McHenry

After releasing a trailer for the three-hour spectacular that is The Wiz Live!, NBC has released a few promo shots of its stars. Let us pore over them in preparation for the event.Uzo A…

SOURCE: Vulture at 06:22AM
Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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NEWS: Chicago returns, launches 2016 tour in Feb with John Partridge as Billy Flynn by Press Releases

“Murder, greed, corruption, exploitation, adultery and treachery… all those things we hold near and dear to our hearts”… so begins the international award-winning musical CHICAGO, wh…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:45AM

Review: I Want My Hat Back (National Theatre, Temporary Theatre)

This new, somewhat gruesome, adaptation of Jon Klassen's children's book runs over Christmas

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:35AM

BWW Review: A LULU of an Evening at the Met with Soprano Petersen in the New Kentridge Production by Richard Sasanow

Who or what is Lulu, the eponymous character in Alban Berg's landmark atonal opera? Is she saint or sinner? Femme fatale or victim? Put-upon or mistress of her own fate? Whatever else she mi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:08AM
Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Black Swan’s Next to Normal by Craig Dalglish

Black Swan’s Next to Normal is emotionally brought to life by the amazingly talented cast assembled by director, Adam Mitchell. Conveying the complexities and strains of mental illness i…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 03:22AM
Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Dances with horses: hoofing it with the equine ballet by Interview By David Jays

The rider Herwig Radnetter is partnered with a Lipizzaner stallion in the Spanish Riding School’s majestic shows, which demand discipline, balance and the shiniest shoesThe Spanish Riding …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:27AM

Natasha Tripney’s theatre picks: November 18 by Natasha Tripney

Fewer major openings this week, but lots of intriguing things happening elsewhere: the Radar festival of new writing continues at the Bush

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM

Mark Shenton: Bruce Willis is helping make Misery on Broadway by Mark Shenton

Broadway has just got one more thing to be miserable about: while Les Miserables continues its popular way at the Imperial Theatre,

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM
Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Theatre Review: ‘It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play’ at Washington Stage Guild by Brian Bochicchio

Christmas is the quintessential time of tradition. We have our unique memory-laced decorations, the one holiday dish we can’t do without, or that special trip downtown. For many of us, wat…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 01:13AM

Photo Flash: A Two-Show Day With Oliver!'s the Artful Dodger

Kyle Coffman takes on the coveted role at Arena Stage.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00AM

Theater News: Walnut Street Theatre Continues Its Season With Becoming Dr. Ruth

The popular new play begins its run tonight.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00AM

Nash Grier on 'The Outfield', Cameron Dallas Friendship, & Who Clogged His Toilet On Set (PART 1) by Young Hollywood

Nash Grier on 'The Outfield', Cameron Dallas Friendship, & Who Clogged His Toilet On Set (PART 1) Vine star and now movie actor Nash Grier stops by the YH Studio to scoop us on his debut fea…

SOURCE: Young Hollywood at 01:00AM

Nash Grier on How He Notices Fans & His Craziest Fan Experience (PART 2) by Young Hollywood

Nash Grier on How He Notices Fans & His Craziest Fan Experience (PART 2) Internet celeb Nash Grier is in the YH Studio to discuss the secret to his social media success and building a substa…

SOURCE: Young Hollywood at 01:00AM

Nash Grier Plays a Game of Song Title Pictionary (PART 3) by Young Hollywood

Nash Grier Plays a Game of Song Title Pictionary (PART 3) In Nash Grier's feature film debut, 'The Outfield', he plays a baseball athlete who also happens to be a talented artist. In that sp…

SOURCE: Young Hollywood at 01:00AM

"The Goldbergs" Star Sean Giambrone on Pickup Lines & His Fave Part of the '80s by Young Hollywood

"The Goldbergs" Star Sean Giambrone on Pickup Lines & His Fave Part of the '80s The unfailingly charming and talented Sean Giambrone stops by the YH Studio to talk about his surreal experien…

SOURCE: Young Hollywood at 01:00AM

Jacob Whitesides Performs Acoustically, Talks 'Faces on Film', & Gushes About Bea Miller (PART 1) by Young Hollywood

Jacob Whitesides Performs Acoustically, Talks 'Faces on Film', & Gushes About Bea Miller (PART 1) Singer-songwriter Jacob Whitesides visits the YH Studio to treat us to a live acoustic perfo…

SOURCE: Young Hollywood at 01:00AM
Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Paul Gross and Martha Burns Lead Bruce Norris' DOMESTICATED, Beginning Tonight in Canadian Premiere by BroadwayWorld

The Company Theatre presents the Canadian premiere production of DOMESTICATED, a new play by Pulitzer and Tony award-winning author, Bruce Norris. The play, starring Paula Gross and Martha B…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:44AM

DVR Alert: LES MISERABLES' Alfie Boe Performs on NBC's TODAY This Morning by TV News Desk

NBC has announced that today, November 17th, Broadway's Alfie Boe will perform a song from LES MISERABLES during the 10-11 a.m. hour of TODAY.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:44AM

DVR Alert - American Ballet Theatre Returns to JEOPARDY! Today by TV News Desk

For the second time this year, dancers from American Ballet Theatre will be featured in a special ballet category on the television quiz show JEOPARDY. Today, November 17, 2015, in a categor…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:44AM

RUTHLESS! Star Kim Maresca Makes Feinstein's/54 Below Debut Tonight by BroadwayWorld

Now Kim Maresca is taking her act on the road, eight blocks north of RUTHLESS to be exact, to perform for one night only at Feinstein's54 Below today, November 17th at 7 PM. KIM MARESCA THE …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:44AM

First Lady Michelle Obama Honors Rosie's Theater Kids at the White House Today by BroadwayWorld

Today, November 17th, Marianna Bottier, 15-years-old, of New York City, will visit the White House to receive an award from First Lady Michelle Obama on behalf of Rosie's Theater Kids RTKids…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:44AM

Donna McKechnie and Jerry Mitchell Co-Chair Broadway Dance Lab's 2015 Fundraiser Tonight by BroadwayWorld

Luminaries of the Great White Way Donna McKechnie and Jerry Mitchell will serve as the co-chairs for Broadway Dance Lab BDL's major fall fundraiserat the historic Judson Church, downtown Man…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:44AM

BWW Preview: First Stage Unwraps, Happiness, Humor and the Human Condition in A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS by Peggy Sue Dunigan

Happiness and cheer come calling at First Stage with the debut of A Charlie Brown Christmas. The company's Artistic Director Jeff Frank had been writing this produciton on his own Christmas …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:44AM

Jonathan Groff, Renee Elise Goldsberry and Christian Borle We Want to Get You Alone (Onstage, at Le by Ben Rimalower

They've razzle-dazzled us on a Broadway stage, but there are some big-time stars theatre lovers would like to get up close and personal with on a smaller stage. We present a list…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Michelle Obama Awards NYC-Based Rosie’s Theater Kids With National Prize Today by Olivia Clement

First Lady Michelle Obama recognizes New York-based organization Rosie's Theater Kids Nov. 17 for its youth development initiatives. RTKids' scholarship program is among the reci…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Andrew Rannells on Taking a Supporting Role and Why Being King of Hamilton Brings Him to Tears by Jena Tesse Fox

Andrew Rannells originated the demanding lead role in one of the biggest box-office smashes in Broadway history when he played Elder Price in The Book of Mormon. So why now is he taking …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

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