Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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Video: Deaf West’s Spring Awakening Performance on Late Night with Seth Meyers by Tracey Paleo

Deaf West Theatre’s Spring Awakenings continues to gain national attention with their cast performance of “Touch Me” on Late Night with Seth Meyers, November 23, 2015.  Ma…

SOURCE: footlights.click at 11:48PM

Ten Finalists Selected for 1st Annual Humanitas/Center Theatre Group Playwriting Prize by Tracey Paleo

Center Theatre Group Press Release: After reviewing over 230 play submissions, Center Theatre Group announced today that 10 finalists have been chosen for the first annual Humanitas/CTG Play…

SOURCE: footlights.click at 11:48PM

Middletown by Arts Review

I had previously thought of playwriting as a craft. However, as I watched the Australian premiere of Middletown (premiered off-Broadway in 2010) by Will Eno, I gained conviction for a recent…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 11:40PM

Enter to Win 2 Free Tickets to WSC Avant Bard’s ‘Holiday Memories’ by Guest Author

WSC Avant Bard is giving away two tickets to Holiday Memories for performances the weekend of December 10-13, 2015 That’s a $70 value for free! The winning answer will also be tweete…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:39PM

Happy Thanksgiving by Lauren Yarger

May you enjoy the blessings of the season with loved ones.If you are enjoying Broadway shows over the holiday week, check out this great chart from Samuel French about changes in showtimes.h…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 11:25PM
Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Hugh Jackman's Broadway to Oz review – the screamingly camp end of large by Van Badham

Rod Laver Arena, MelbourneThings can’t get much camper than a gyrating, can-can kicking Jackman taking us through his life and times, complete with glitter maracas and disco ballsHugh Jack…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:30PM

Broadway to Oz: Hugh Jackman's show opens in Australia – video by Guardian Staff

Australian actor Hugh Jackman performs a full dress rehearsal of his stage show Broadway to Oz ahead of its opening in Melbourne on Tuesday. The all-singing all-dancing concert is a celebrat…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:30PM

Born to Hand Jive, Baby! See Aaron Tveit, Vanessa Hudgens, Julianne Hough & More in the First Grease: Live Promo by Broadway.com

Earlier this week, we were thankful for our first glimpse of Aaron Tveit, Julianne Hough and Vanessa Hudgens as Grease's Danny, Sandy and Rizzo. Now, we have even more to be thankfu…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:27PM

A Story Reborn: Cheryl West’s Akeelah and The Bee by Hannah Hessel Ratner

“We were just talking about this,” playwright Cheryl L. West tells me over the phone. “I’m one of the most produced contemporary playwrights at Arena Stage.” We…

SOURCE: theatrewashington.org at 10:20PM

Through a Beaded Lash by Arts Review

A shameless nostalgic purge bearing witness to a time of love, loss and community, Robert Allan’s Through a Beaded Lash plays The Depot Theatre, Marrickville for a limited season from …

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 10:19PM

Hugh’s back! Jackman’s national tour has commenced by Erin James

Australia’s favourite leading man has kicked off his highly anticipated national tour, supported by a host of our most talented Triple Treats (it sounds so much nicer than triple thre…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 10:04PM
Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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Nora Review: Ingmar Bergman’s Version of Ibsen’s A Doll’s House by New York Theater

What would make a woman leave her husband and three small children? The reason that Nora gives in “A Doll’s House” shocked audiences when Ibsen wrote his play in 1879, and the final sc…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 09:25PM

MTC’s Women in Theatre Program by Arts Review

Melbourne Theatre Company has announced that applications are now open for its 2016 Women in Theatre Program. This new initiative builds on the success of MTC’s Women Directors Program and…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 09:12PM
Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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A Lump of Coal from Adventure Theatre MTC (review) by Kelly McCorkendale

Adventure Theatre’s holiday offering, A Lump of Coal for Christmas, is as sweet as it is warm and will leave you feeling merry and bright. Rufus (Kevin Grieco) is marooned at home with onl…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 08:24PM

Important Hats of the Twentieth Century by Theasy.com

Important Hats of the Twentieth Century Off Broadway, Manhattan Theatre Club at City Center Reviewed by Michael Hartung BOTTOM LINE: Though this play is unapologetically over-the-top, it wi…

SOURCE: Theatre is Easy at 08:19PM

President Obama Sings Sondheim, Streisand and Estefan's Praises at Presidential Medal of Freedom Ceremony by BroadwayWorld

Among the 17 recipients of the 2015 Presidential Medal of Freedom, presented tonight in a ceremony at the White House, were Broadway legends Stephen Sondheim and Barbra Streisand, as well as…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:12PM

Ben Hur, Tricycle Theatre by Marianka Swain

Hollywood took 365 speaking parts, 50,000 extras and 78 horses to tell this epic tale in 1959; here at the Tricycle, it’s a cast of four and some enterprising puppet work. Playwright Patri…

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 08:12PM
Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Of all the musicals to put on live TV, why ‘The Wiz’? by Michael Riedel

Producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron have had a good run at NBC doing live broadcasts of great Broadway musicals. Nearly 20 million people tuned in to see Carrie Underwood teach the von Trap…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 07:49PM

Be Good to Mama! NeNe Leakes on Being the New Countess of the Clink in Broadway's Chicago by Broadway.com

The new keeper of the keys is NeNe Leakes! Broadway.com catches up with the Real Housewives star as she takes on the role of Matron "Mama" Morton in Chicago.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:10PM

Andrea Martin & Megan Hilty Talk Bringing Farce & Nudity Back to Broadway in Noises Off Revival by Broadway.com

Andrea Martin, Megan Hilty, Rob McClure and the starry cast of Roundabout's Noises Off revival discuss bringing comic chaos back to Broadway.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:10PM

Hot Shots! Catch Up with Megan Hilty, Al Pacino, Marlee Matlin, Matthew Morrison & More by Broadway.com

See what some of your favorite stars are up to in our round-up of the hottest pics on Broadway and beyond.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:10PM
Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Review: A Tale of Two Acts by Michael Block

What makes art so universal is the ability to tell a story. It’s a safe place for the artist to share something important. And it all starts with an idea. But what if that idea keeps on go…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 06:38PM

Spotlight On...Elena V. Levenson by Michael Block

Name: Elena V. LevensonHometown: Growing up: Oak Park, IL. Now: New York, NYEducation: University of Illinois at Urbana, ChampaignSelect Credits: Electra in Iphigenia and Other Daughters (Il…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 06:38PM

George Takai Takes to Broadway in 'Allegiance' by Wqxr

Actor George Takai is best known as Sulu from "Star Trek," as well as for his LGBT activism and funny posts on Facebook. He and Lea Salonga, the original Kim in “Miss Saigon,” are the …

SOURCE: WQXR at 06:38PM

Alec Baldwin, Laurence Fishburne, LaTanya Richardson Jackson To Read At Arthur Miller’s 100th Birthday Party by Jeremy Gerard

The centenary of the Death Of A Salesman playwright’s birth is being celebrated with Broadway revivals and much academic truffle-sniffing, but this event may get closest to the heart …

SOURCE: Deadline at 06:28PM

New Film Will Chronicle Choreographer George Balanchine’s Life by Robert Viagas

George Balanchine, the ballet choreographer who ventured onto Broadway to stage Babes in Arms, On Your Toes and the Ziegfeld Follies of 1936, will be the subject of a film biography, being p…

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:24PM

Betty Buckley and Rachel York Will Again Tend Grey Gardens This Summer at the Ahmanson by Andrew Gans

Tony Award winner Betty Buckley, who drew raves for her performance this past summer in the Bay Street Theater's production of the award-winning musical Grey Gardens, will again step…

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:24PM

Stephen Sondheim and Barbra Streisand Accept Presidential Medal of Freedom (Live Feed From White Hou by Robert Viagas

Broadway's Stephen Sondheim, Barbra Streisand and Gloria Estefan were named 2015 winners of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the White House announced Nov. 16.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:24PM

Sam Shepard, Tony Kushner and Alec Baldwin Will Return to the Broadway Stage to Salute Arthur Miller by Robert Viagas

Emmy winner and Tony nominee Alec Baldwin will join Pulitzer-winning playwrights Sam Shepard and Tony Kushner, and performers Laurence Fishburne, LaTanya Richardson Jackson and Ellen Bar…

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:24PM

Review: Rockettes in ‘Radio City Christmas Spectacular’ by Laurel Graeber

The Rockettes once again are kicking off the holiday season at Radio City Music Hall, with a few new flourishes.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 06:19PM

About Face Theatre Offering Special Holiday Rental Rate During December by Bt

About Face Theatre is offering a special holiday rate of $10/hr for any space rental during the month of December. This does not apply to any space currently reserved. To inquire about ava…

SOURCE: Collective Leverage at 06:12PM

Don’t Miss: Migguel Anggelo at Joe’s Pub by Matthew Wexler

Brooklyn-based, Venezuelan-born dynamo Migguel Anggelo, returns to Joe’s Pub with his virtuosic band The Immigrants and a pair of sensational singers to create a kaleidoscope of vocal t…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 06:04PM

Exclusive: Daddy Long Legs Stars in the Studio For Cast Recording

Stars Megan McGinnis and Paul Alexander Nolan (Adam Halpin has since replaced Nolan in the show) took to the vocal booth at Avatar Studios for the cast recording of Daddy Long Legs. The musi…

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:00PM

VIDEO: CHICAGO Flyer Woman, Allison Martin, Defies ISIS Threats On Times Square In theatreMAMA's #Unafraid by Michael Dale

A beautiful video about the strength of love and trust from one of Times Square's familiar faces.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:00PM

Video Flash: Spring Awakening Performs on Late Night With Seth Meyers

Watch the Deaf West cast perform "Touch Me" from the Tony-winning musical.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM

Theater News: Finalists Named for Humanitas/CTG Playwriting Prize

The new award is sponsored by the LA-based Center Theater Group.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM

Video Flash: TLC Celebrates Thanksgiving With Broadway at the White House

American high schoolers spend a day with Kristin Chenoweth, Matthew Morrison, and more Broadway stars in our nation's capital.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM

Theater News: John Campana's Boogie Stomp! Extends

The show at the Elektra Theatre presents the work of piano masters including Chuck Berry, Louis Prima, and Benny Goodman.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM
Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Odds & Ends: Release Date Set for The Wiz Live! Soundtrack, Cynthia Nixon is Motherstruck! (Again) & More by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. Release Date Set for The Wiz Live! Soundtrack We’re sure plans for your viewing party on December 3 are in full swing…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:51PM

20 Questions in 2 Minutes with Something Rotten! Star Kate Reinders

BroadwayBox is backstage at the St. James Theatre for a lightning fast interview with star Kate Reinders.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 05:49PM

Photo Flash: The Rockettes Sip Serendipity 3's New 'Rag Dolls' Coconut Frrrozen Hot Chocolate by BroadwayWorld

Today, November 24, TheRockettes unveiled their new 'Rag Dolls' Coconut Frrrozen Hot Chocolate at Serendipity 3in celebration of the 2015 RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR and the newly re-im…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:49PM

Finalists Selected for the Humanitas/CTG Playwriting Prize by @ This Stage Staff

Congratulations to the Humanitas Prize finalists from @ This Stage! [FULL PRESS RELEASE] After reviewing over 230 play submissions, Center Theatre Group announced today that 10 fin…

SOURCE: thisstage.la at 05:43PM

Jacob Two-Two gets a remake and not for the better: review by Richard Ouzounian

Inferior music, murky lighting, and rudimentary set and costumes mar revival by Young People’s Theatre.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 05:42PM

Northern Sky Theater’s Next Season: Lumberjacks, Sawbones, and BBQ by American Theatre Editors

A season of musical comedies will include one world premiere and the return of three popular hits.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:37PM

ArtsBeat: ‘The Humans’ Sets Broadway Opening Date by Scott Heller

Stephen Karam’s family drama will begin performances Jan. 23 at the Helen Hayes Theater.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:33PM

Actress and Playwright Anna Deavere Smith to Host Panel on At-Risk Youth at AMNH by BroadwayWorld

New Science, New Solutions Changing the Future for At-Risk Youth, hosted actress and playwright Anna Deavere Smith, will join leading thinkers to explore new approaches to one of society's m…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:31PM

Alec Baldwin, Ellen Barkin & More Sign on for Arthur Miller Centennial by BroadwayWorld

On Monday, January 25 8PM, the Arthur Miller Foundation will presentArthur Miller Centenary Reading on Broadway.To celebrate the legacy of Arthur Miller and support the Arthur Miller Foundat…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:29PM

Clifton High School students work 'Miracle' on stage

CLIFTON - Last week, 14 of Clifton High School's students retold the poignant story of Helen Keller in their rendition of the "Miracle Worker."The play is based on Helen Keller's a…

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 05:22PM

Photo Flash: Christine Ebersole and Billy Stritch Bring Their 'FAVORITE THINGS' to Birdland by BroadwayWorld

On Mondaynight, the Broadway at Birdland concert series kicked off a four-night run starring Tony Award-winning actresssingerChristine Ebersoleand Grammy Award-winning composerpianistsingerB…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:17PM

Armstrong's War works as a tale of friendship: review by Carly Maga - Special To The Star

As a commentary on war, Colleen Murphy's play about two traumatized young people is a bit toothless.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 05:14PM

Nirbhaya is harrowing, moving and beautiful: review by Carly Maga - Special To The Star

Actresses share heartbreaking stories of abuse and rape in Yael Farber's theatrical production, on now at Harbourfront.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 05:00PM

Photo Flash: Spring Awakening Star Marlee Matlin Receives a Sardi's Portrait

Matlin adds the honor to her list of accolades, which includes an Academy Award for her performance in Children of a Lesser God.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM

Music News: Sony Music Masterworks and Broadway Records Will Release The Wiz Live! Soundtrack

Hear the music to the show after you watch NBC's live broadcast on December 3.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM

Review: Outside Mullingar

John Patrick Shanley's play about longing gets a heartfelt production at the Geffen.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM

Theater News: Kathleen Turner to Star in A Christmas Carol: A Radio Drama

The two-time Tony nominee will take on the classic role of Ebenezer Scrooge.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM
Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Nicole Parker and More Set for Broadway Dreams Foundation's NIGHT OF DREAMS at Bryant Park by BroadwayWorld

The Broadway Dreams Foundation BDF will hold its fifth annual holiday gala, 'Night of Dreams,' at Celsius, a one-of-a-kind winter restaurant, lounge, and event space within the Bank of Ameri…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:57PM

Stage and TV Star David Canary Passes Away at 77 by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld has just learned that stage and screen actor David Canary passed away on November 16 from natural causes. He was 77 years old.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:54PM

Rachel York & Betty Buckley-Led GREY GARDENS Will Play the Ahmanson Theatre in Summer 2016 by Stage Tube

BroadwayWorld has just learned that GREY GARDENS has replaced TITANIC in the 2016 line-up at LA's Ahmanson Theatre. The production will be led by Rachel York and Betty Buckley, who both star…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:54PM

STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek at Highlights and More of SHERLOCK HOLMES in Chicago, Starring David Arquette by Stage Tube

Broadway In Chicago and producersStarvox Entertainmentand June Entertainment have announced the full cast for SHERLOCK HOLMES. JAMES MASLOW, the actor and singer perhaps best known for playi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:54PM

Jason Biggs and More Will Be Guest Storytellers at YUM'S THE WORD, 12/15 by BroadwayWorld

On December 15th, YUM'S THE WORD will feature these awesome guest storytellers Jason Biggs, Connie Shulman, Adam Wade, and more.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:54PM

Full Cast Set for The Greene Space's Kathleen Turner-Led A CHRISTMAS CAROL by BroadwayWorld

Performances of A CHRISTMAS CAROL, a radio drama inspired by the Charles Dickens classic, have become a beloved holiday tradition at The Jerome L. Greene Performance Space at WNYC and WQXR. …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:54PM

Photo Flash: First Look at SHERLOCK HOLMES in Chicago, Starring David Arquette by BroadwayWorld

Broadway In Chicago and producersStarvox Entertainmentand June Entertainment have announced the full cast for SHERLOCK HOLMES. JAMES MASLOW, the actor and singer perhaps best known for playi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:54PM

STAGE TUBE: Watch Stephen Sondheim, Barbra Streisand, Gloria Estefan and More Receive 2015 Presidential Medal of Freedom; Live at 5pm! by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld is excited to report that among the 17 recipients of the 2015 Presidential Medal of Freedom are Broadway legends Stephen Sondheim and Barbra Streisand, as well as pop star and …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:54PM

Interview with Howard Rose by Olivia O'Connor

Howard Rose, CEO of DeepStream VR, is a leader in the field of virtual reality. Recently, Olivia O’Connor sat down with him to discuss VR, pain management, and Ugly Lies the Bone. Audience…

SOURCE: blog.roundabouttheatre.org at 04:45PM

Bombay Black invites us to make of it what we want: review by Carly Maga - Special To The Star

Male actor Kawa Ada is compelling in female role of Apsara in Anosh Irani's play, now on at Factory Theatre.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 04:41PM

20 Aspiring Stars Have Been Chosen for NYMF’s Next Broadway Sensation by Olivia Clement

Selected from hundreds of singers who auditioned earlier this month, 20 contestants will compete for a chance to have their own solo concert produced by New York Musical Theatre Festival in …

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:40PM

Protesters Arrested in Poland After Attempting to Block Performance Deemed “Pornographic” by Joe Gambino

The Independent reports that 12 protesters were arrested in Poland after attempting to block the entrance to a performance of Death and The Maiden, a play based on Elfriede Jelinek's nov…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:40PM

The Humans Finds Its Broadway Home and Sets Dates by Olivia Clement

Producers Scott Rudin and Barry Diller will present the Roundabout Theatre Company production of Stephen Karam’s The Humans beginning Jan. 23, 2016, at Broadway's Helen Hayes T…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:40PM

Tony Awards Sets New Date and Venue for 2016 by Courtney Kochuba

The American Theatre Wing’s 70th Annual Tony Awards announced today that it will be broadcast live from the Beacon Theatre on Sunday, June 12, 2016, rather than the previously announce…

SOURCE: www.samuelfrench.com at 04:38PM

Review: Arthur Miller's 'Incident at Vichy' is all too timely by Kerry Reid

Few plays could be less seasonal — but more of the moment — than Arthur Miller's 1964 one-act about a group of men gathered in a war zone, wondering if their identity papers will save th…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 04:31PM

Tony Winner Lena Hall Rocks Some Alanis Morissette at 54 Below by Broadway.com

Lena Hall sings Alanis Morissette's "You Learn" from her upcoming show, The Villa Satori: Growing Up Haight Ashbury running November 28 - December 7.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:28PM

Musicians Bring the Joy (No Tears) to Star-Studded Show by Helen Eisenbach

The weather was too beautiful, so Judith Owen was depressed. The Welsh singer-songwriter was living in Southern California with...

SOURCE: Huffington Post at 04:26PM

Spotlight On...Lizzie Vieh by Michael Block

Name: Lizzie ViehHometown: Phoenix, AZEducation: B.A. Brown University, M.F.A. Brown/Trinity Graduate ProgramWhy theater?: I like story-telling, I like live performance, and I like to gather…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 04:21PM

‘Sylvia’, With Matthew Broderick, Will Shutter Early On Broadway by Jeremy Gerard

Sylvia, the A.R. Gurney comedy in which Matthew Broderick plays a man in mid-life crisis who falls in love with an adoring talking dog, will end its Broadway run a few weeks earlier than pla…

SOURCE: Deadline at 04:11PM

Review: The Raid (Jackalope Theatre) by Scotty Zacher

The Raid comes across as an uneven production overall, owing mostly to the lack of focus in the narrative structure. Nonetheless, the world premiere by Idris Goodwin contains some strong per…

SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 04:04PM

The Best Advice for Small Business Owners This Thanksgiving by Damian Bazadona

Years ago, I received great advice from a respected mentor who encouraged me in weeks like Thanksgiving to listen to my heart -- not my spreadsheets. I'd be lying if I said it's easy. But wh…

SOURCE: Huffington Post at 04:04PM

Theater News: Broadway Run of Stephen Karam's The Humans Announces Theater and Dates

The new drama is currently being presented off-Broadway by Roundabout Theatre Company.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:00PM

Review: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

Two River Theater presents an all-male version of the Sondheim classic.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:00PM

Video Flash: Watch Color Purple's Jennifer Hudson and Cynthia Erivo Sing on Good Morning America

The two stars are now making their Broadway debuts at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:00PM
Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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‘Black Nativity’ at Theatre Horizon in Norristown, PA by Rachel Beecher

With an original twist on the classic Christmas story, Horizon Theatre’s joyful Black Nativity overflows with exuberance and heart. The book and songs are a combination of classic Ch…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 03:58PM

From football to Friends: 10 things to watch this Thanksgiving by Brian Moylan In New York

Parades, Christmas specials, and marathons take over the tube when you should be at the table with your familyThere are so many traditions each year on Thanksgiving: getting stuck in a traff…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:55PM

The Rise of Adaptions Told Through Video Blogs by Intern Corps

When “The Lizzie Bennet Diaries” premiered […]

SOURCE: www.situationinteractive.com at 03:54PM

Photo Coverage: Casts of FIDDLER, ON YOUR FEET, THE KING AND I Rehearse for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade! by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

America's favorite holiday tradition will once again kick off the season of joy as the 89th Annual MACY'S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE returns to march down the streets of New York on Thursday, N…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:52PM

STAGE TUBE: David Arquette Talks SHERLOCK HOLMES in Chicago by Stage Tube

Broadway In Chicago, along withStarvox Entertainmentand June Entertainmentpresent SHERLOCK HOLMES atChicago's Oriental Theatre 24 W. Randolph for a limited one-week engagement, begining toni…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:52PM

Breaking News: Stephen Karam's THE HUMANS Will Bow on Broadway This Season by BroadwayWorld

Scott Rudin and Barry Diller will present the Roundabout Theatre Company Todd Haimes Artistic Director production of Stephen Karam's much-raved-about new play, The Humans, on Broadway this s…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:52PM

Get $99 Orchestra Seats for ON YOUR FEET! by Contests - Broadway

ON YOUR FEET is the new Broadway musical about two people who believed in their talent, their music and each other and became an international sensation.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:52PM

STAGE TUBE: Sitzprobe Time in Anatevka- FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Cast Meets Their Orchestra by Stage Tube

To life The Broadway revival of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF beganperformances just last week, with an official opening slated for Sunday, December 20 at The Broadway Theatre 1681 Broadway.FIDDLER ON…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:52PM

With Hard Knocks For The Last Broadway Revival, Martin Charnin Brings His Version Of ANNIE To NYC by Michael Dale

The show's lyricist and original director's touring production will be the first major theatre event in Brooklyn's newly restored Kings Theatre.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:52PM

Tom Cruise Unravels ‘Mummy’ Reboot Chatter by Jeremy Gerard

Speculation that Tom Cruise and Universal Pictures might be wrapping up a deal on the studio’s reboot of The Mummy has been making the rounds this week as the studio continues to plot�…

SOURCE: Deadline at 03:49PM

Top 10 Big Musicals for Community Theaters by Courtney Kochuba

There's nothing better than a big, bold musical. So we've collected a list of some favorite show-stopping musicals that are perfect for community theaters. Check 'em out! The post Top 10 Big…

SOURCE: www.samuelfrench.com at 03:49PM

Rivendell announces 2016 season by Morgan Greene

Rivendell Theatre Ensemble has announced its 2016 season, featuring three plays directed by women ensemble members. Opening the season is Danielle Pinnock’s “Body/ Courage,” (Jan.28 �…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 03:46PM

'The Humans' Sets January Broadway Move by David Rooney

Scott Rudin and Barry Diller are teaming to present the transfer of the Roundabout Theatre Company hit by Stephen Karam, with its original six-person cast intact.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:41PM

Opera Dark Sisters puts spotlight on women in polygamous Mormon sect by Marsha Lederman

In Vancouver production of American play, five sister wives are fighting to get their children back after they are removed by the state

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 03:32PM

John Cleese to Bring Fawlty Towers to the Australian Stage by Olivia Clement

Producers Michael Coppel, Philip McIntyre and Louise Withers have announced that they will present the world premiere of John Cleese’s stage adaptation of "Fawlty Towers,"…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:25PM

Off-Broadway Hit Stephen Karam’s The Humans Sets Great White Way Dates & Theater by Imogen Lloyd Webber

The rumors were true! Stephen Karam’s The Humans will move to the Main Stem's Helen Hayes Theatre with the cast from the current off-Broadway Roundabout production—including …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:22PM

Review: Man and Superfan, Theatre N16 by Andy Smith

The complex and endlessly interesting mindset of a killer can often be seen as fertile ground for creating dramatic work, and here Big Mouth Theatre Company take a run at doing just that. Us…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 03:10PM

Twyla Tharp 50th Anniversary Tour by Joel Benjamin

This post is by Joel Benjamin Twyla Tharp is a choreographer who can infuriate and charm audiences in equal measure. (Paul Taylor also comes to mind.) Her choreography is clearly the resul…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 03:09PM

Photo Flash: NeNe Leakes Celebrates Her Broadway Return in Chicago

Leakes headlines the cast of the long-running musical through December 20.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM
Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Oregon Shakes’ Guys and Dolls Heads to the Wallis by Michael Van Duzer

by MICHAEL VAN DUZER classic musical Guys and Dolls is making its way to the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts for the holidays. The production is directed by Mary Zimmer…

SOURCE: thisstage.la at 02:44PM

VIDEO: 3600 High School Students Recreate HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL's 'We're All In This Together' by TV News Desk

Students, teachers, school administrators and faculty from Broken Arrow High School BAHS in Oklahoma joined together in the school's gym to perform a lip dub of the closing song from Disney …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:39PM

Sierra Boggess Returns to SCHOOL OF ROCK After Suffering Ankle Injury by Reilly Hickey

BroadwayWorld.com has confirmed that SCHOOL OF ROCK star Sierra Boggess returned to the stage last night, complete with a brace on her left foot and ankle after suffering an off-stage injury.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:39PM

BWW TV: Just Like Magic- They're Back! Meet the Magicians of THE ILLUSIONISTS- LIVE ON BROADWAY by Tv - Press Previews

Broadway's holiday smash hit, The Illusionists, has returnedto New York City with an all new show and a cast featuring three thrilling new magicians making their debut on the Great White Way…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:39PM

What Does Home Mean to You? Share With New Meme from THE WIZ LIVE! by BroadwayWorld

NBC's highly anticipated production of 'The Wiz LIVE' will broadcast December 3, but you don't have to wait that long to feed your excitement. NBC iscelebratingfamily togetherness surroundin…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:39PM

NYC Landmarks Commission Hears Proposal To Lift Palace Theatre For Retail Space Below by Michael Dale

The plan would lift the theatre 29 feet above ground level for underground and street level retail space.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:39PM

Josh Groban: On Stage Summer Tour Will Play More Than 20 Cities; Sarah McLachlan Will Guest Star by Andrew Gans

International recording artist Josh Groban will launch a summer tour in July 2016, again in support of his recently released Broadway-themed album "Stages."

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:38PM

Shakespeare Theatre throws a musical punch with ‘Kiss Me, Kate’ by Nelson Pressley

“Kiss Me, Kate” is a lively, lusty musical comedy, and the Shakespeare Theatre Company’s big new staging takes a very fine straight-arrow approach. Director Alan Paul aims to get out o…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 02:38PM

All the right notes in 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' by Kerry Reid

Of all the holiday shows in the world, Emerald City Theatre's "A Charlie Brown Christmas," based on the beloved 1965 animated special, is the Charlie Browniest. Ernie Nolan's staging aims f…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 02:33PM

Christmas Comes Early in Star-Studded Show by Helen Eisenbach

Even those who tremble at the phrase "audience participation" end up awash in the bliss of communal exhibitionism -- some even clutching one of the special prizes doled out by ring…

SOURCE: Huffington Post at 02:33PM

‘A Quick 5’ with Brandi Burkhardt by Elliot Lanes

MD native Brandi Burkhardt is currently portraying the role of Lily in The Secret Garden at Center Stage. The production runs through November 29th. While Brandi’s career spans the wo…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 02:28PM

Nora by Theasy.com

Nora Off Broadway, Cherry Lane Theater Reviewed by Rachel Abrams BOTTOM LINE: A short-and-sweet adaptation of A Doll’s House delights in the classic’s greatness while inviting a modern …

SOURCE: Theatre is Easy at 02:14PM

Wormwood a notable debut for Andrew Kushnir by Robert Cushman

Richard Rose’s production has a spare, versatile set by Camellia Koo, and a top-notch cast giving top-notch performances

SOURCE: news.nationalpost.com at 02:14PM

Busta, Beatles and James Bond! Hamilton’s Betsy Struxness Shares the Stories Behind Star-Studded #St by Betsy Struxness

Hey guys, Betsy Struxness here from Hamilton over at the Richard Rodgers Theatre. If you haven't stumbled upon my Twitter or Instagram accounts (both are @be_strux) then you’v…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:13PM

Busta, a Beatle and a James Bond! Hamilton’s Betsy Struxness Shares the Stories Behind Her Star-Stud by Betsy Struxness

Hey guys, Betsy Struxness here from Hamilton over at the Richard Rodgers Theatre. If you haven't stumbled upon my Twitter or Instagram accounts (both are @be_strux) then you’v…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:13PM

Sylvia On Broadway Closing In January. by Corine Cohen

“One of the very best small-cast comedies of the past quarter-century. So funny! It’s been a long time since I heard a matinee audience laugh as hard as it did at SYLVIA.” – WALL…

SOURCE: broadwayshowbiz.com at 02:03PM

Ready for a Living Room Circus? Tickets Now On Sale for Chen Shi-Zheng's Double It Off-Broadway by Broadway.com

Tickets are now available to a party like no other! Conceived and directed by Chen Shi-Zheng (Monkey: Journey to the West), Double It will begin previews off-Broadway on November 24. Opening…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:01PM
Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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I Am Helen Sinclair! On the Road With Bullets Over Broadway Leading Lady Emma Stratton by Matthew Blank

Rising star Emma Stratton, who recently headlined the national tour of Anything Goes, is now taking on the role of Helen Sinclair in the first national tour of Bullets Over Broadway. She ta…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:51PM

In the Moment: “Reflections on ‘Sons of the Prophet’ at Theater J by David Siegel

At the heart of Stephen Karam’s Sons of the Prophet are his Old-Testament Job-like questioning of an unseen, unknown higher presence. Questions abound around the matter of why do we (and, …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:50PM

Rubicon Theatre Company Announces 2016 Season by American Theatre Editors

The slate includes another chapter of Arlene Hutton's Nibroc trilogy, two American premieres, Clarence Darrow, and a campy sci-fi musical.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:48PM

Christmas @ Radio City by Barry

Radio City Music Hall Is Decked Out for the Holidays with the Christmas Spectacular Starring the High-Kicking Rockettes and Santa Himself                 By: Ellis NassourThe…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 01:46PM

Rivendell announces 2016 season by Morgan Greene

Rivendell Theatre Ensemble has announced its 2016 season, featuring three plays directed by women ensemble members. Opening the season is Danielle Pinnock’s “Body/ Courage,” (Jan.28 �…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 01:43PM

Josh Groban Announces Summer 2016 Tour Stops with Special Guest Sarah McLachlan by BroadwayWorld

Multi-platinum-selling recording artist and entertainer,Josh Groban, announced today a Summer 2016 tour in support of his massively successful albumStages.JOSH GROBAN ON STAGE, produced by L…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:32PM

Chang(e) – A Docudrama About Kathy Chang by Sandi Durell

      by: Rudy Gerson     An ambitious docudrama: Chang(e) wavers between abstraction and narrative   The team of Soomi Kim and Suzi Takahashi spent years rese…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 01:30PM

Alan Cumming, Nick Jonas & More Set for SESAME STREET's Debut on HBO This January by TV News Desk

For more than four decades, SESAME STREET has helped children grow smarter, stronger and kinder by providing preschoolers with the gold-standard in quality educational programming.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30PM

VIDEO: First Look - THE LION KING's Alton Fitzgerald White Guests on CBS's 'Code Black' by TV News Desk

Alton Fitzgerald White, who has played the role of 'Mufasa' in Broadway's The Lion King more than 4,000 times, guest stars as Lawrence in the November 25th episode of CBS's CODE BLACK titled…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30PM

VIDEO: Andre De Shields Talks 'Game-Changing' Original Broadway Production of THE WIZ by TV News Desk

Broadway star and Emmy Award winner Andre De Shields joined NBC's News Janice Huff to talk about his role in the 1975 production of THE WIZ and his current role on the new Broadway musical G…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30PM

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS Will Get the Musical Treatment in 2016 by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld has just learned that Sucker Love productions will bring FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS to the stage in 2016. The LA-based company announced that Scott Porter, who played Jason Street in …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:29PM

Lincoln Center Theater's 'Platform Series' Continues with DADA WOOF PAPA HOT Stars, 12/11 by BroadwayWorld

Lincoln Center Theater's Platform Series, a forum for public discussion between Lincoln Center Theater artists and interested theatergoers, continues its 18th season on Friday, December 11 a…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:26PM

Review: No More Sad Things (Sideshow Theatre) by Scotty Zacher

At its heart, No More Sad Things is a beautiful play. Playwright Hansol Jung’s rumination on connections lost and found is not only pretty to look at, but has significant substance. Howeve…

SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 01:25PM

How a Tony-Winning Dad Raised Three Performers, and They’re All Conquering The Biz by Carey

Originally published on Playbill.com View this story online A Tony-winning actor with more than a dozen plays and musicals under his belt, Chuck Cooper can seemingly do anything — except d…

SOURCE: Carey Purcell at 01:20PM

ArtsBeat: A Mixed Week for Plays at Broadway Box Office by Erik Piepenburg

Lackluster reviews didn’t hurt “Misery,” with Bruce Willis, which is the second-highest-grossing play behind David Mamet’s “China Doll.”

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 01:04PM

Theater News: The Amoralists and More Cast in Project Shaw Reading of Blanco Posnet

The latest production of the esteemed organization has been announced.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM

Theater News: Spring Awakening to Host American Sign Language Experience

The production will offer a lesson in ASL before a Broadway performance.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM
Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Broadway's Alton Fitzgerald White on Reprising The Lion King Role for CBS' Code Black: 'People Burst Into Tears' by Ryan McPhee

The Lion King alum Alton Fitzgerald White, who’s played Mufasa over 4,000 times on Broadway and across the country, has taken on a new role that’s all sorts of meta: an actor pla…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:58PM

A Feather in Their Caps! Important Hats of the Twentieth Century Opens Off-B'way by Broadway.com

Important Hats of the Twentieth Century, starring Carson Elrod and Matthew Saldivar, opened off-Broadway on November 23. Click through the gallery to see pics!

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:58PM

Hot Mama! NeNe Leakes Takes Her First Bow in Broadway's Chicago by Broadway.com

Tony-winning hit revival Chicago welcomed a new Mistress of Murderers Row on November 23: NeNe Leakes! Click through the gallery to see her first performance at the Ambassador Theatre!

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:58PM

Sierra Boggess Returns to Andrew Lloyd Webber's School of Rock After Ankle Injury by Broadway.com

The show must go on! Three-time Broadway.com Audience Choice Award winner and Olivier nominee Sierra Boggess lived by the classic theater adage and is back in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Schoo…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:58PM

Second City Announces Cast for 104th Mainstage Revue by Joe Gambino

Second City has announced casting for its 104th MainStage revue, Fool Me Twice, Deja Vu, which will open Dec. 2 at The Second City MainStage Theater. Ryan Bernier directs.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:56PM

Promising by Victor Gluck, Editor-In-Chief

This post is by Victor Gluck, Editor-in-Chief Aside from the obvious theme of morality in politics, the play also deals devastatingly with issues of privacy in public life and in the informa…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 12:55PM

University of Houston Moores Opera Center honored by Everett Evans

For the fifth consecutive year, productions by the University of Houston's Moores Opera Center have earned top honors from the National Opera Association's annual Opera Production Competitio…

SOURCE: Houston Chronicle Subscription at 12:50PM

2016 Tony Awards To Be Held At The Beacon Theatre by Brama1

The next Tony Awards have found a home -- a familiar one but one far from Broadway.

SOURCE: CBS 2 TV at 12:49PM

Theatre News: Steve Punt, Charlie Condou and Philip Franks join Rocky Horror tour

The actors join the national tour which kicks off in December

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 12:49PM

In Praise of Poop Jokes: Toilet Fire and the Merits of Unserious Theatre by HowlRound

By Brett Aresco. Brett Aresco on Eliza Bent’s ode to poop, Toilet Fire , in New York City.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 12:43PM

Kick by Darryl Reilly

This post is by Darryl Reilly Ms. Rush is also the performer and she is stupendous. In addition to playing Bernadette, she portrays a gallery of characters she encounters. These include he…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 12:40PM

All the right notes in 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' by Kerry Reid

Of all the holiday shows in the world, Emerald City Theatre's "A Charlie Brown Christmas," based on the beloved 1965 animated special, is the Charlie Browniest. Ernie Nolan's staging aims fo…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 12:31PM

How Sweet It Is: Jarran Muse channels Marvin Gaye in Motown the Musical by Keith Loria

Legendary singer Marvin Gaye is one of DC’s most popular native sons, and his soulful sound helped to define Motown as it was coming to age in the early ’60s. Gaye was responsible for su…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 12:27PM

Lion King to Be Featured on CBS-TV’s “Code Black” by Robert Viagas

Cast members from the Broadway and touring productions of The Lion King will be featured on the Nov. 25 episode of the CBS-TV medical drama "Code Black."

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:17PM

Sylvia, Starring Annaleigh Ashford and Matthew Broderick, Post Closing Notice by Andrew Gans

The Broadway debut of A.R. Gurney's canine-themed Sylvia will play its final performance at the Cort Theatre Jan. 3, 2016. Upon closing, the production will have played 79 performanc…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:17PM

Andre De Shields Discusses Roles in The Wiz and Broadway-Bound Gotta Dance by Andrew Gans

Two-time Tony nominee Andre De Shields recently spoke with NBC newscaster Janice Huff about his work in the title role of the original Broadway production of The Wiz as well as his role …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:17PM

Chris Colfer Joins Cast of “Absolutely Fabulous” by Joe Gambino

E! reports that Chris Colfer, who starred as Kurt Hummel on "Glee," has joined the cast of "Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie," the film adaptation of the popular British TV…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:17PM

Into the groove: how we taught Madonna to krump and thrust by Lyndsey Winship

The Queen of Pop has always expressed herself through her moves. But who shows Madonna the steps? Her dance crew reveal all – from brutal all-night rehearsals to performing on her command …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:16PM

‘No More Sad Things’? A Tender, If Impossible, Wish by American Theatre Editors

Kilroy's-recommended playwright Hansol Jung makes her official debut with 'No More Sad Things' at Boise Contemporary Theatre and Sideshow Theatre Company.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:12PM

New Ways to Talk About the ‘Work’ – a course-driven response to ANIMALS by Dan O'Neil

An exploration of the 'course-driven' theater structure via CHASE - WHAT MATTERS MOST at Dixon Place

SOURCE: Culture Bot at 12:11PM

Save up to $35 on Roundabout's NOISES OFF by Contests - Broadway

It's back stage. Brace yourself for comic chaos with a rip-roaring new production of Michael Frayn's Copenhagen beloved comedy Noises Off, starring an incomparable cast of Broadway favorites…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:10PM

Breaking News: SYLVIA Will Conclude Broadway Run in January by BroadwayWorld

SYLVIA, the Broadway revival of the play by two-time Pulitzer Prize-nomineeA.R. GurneyThe Dining Room,Love Letters will end its limited-engagement onSunday, January 3, 2016.SYLVIAbegan previ…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:10PM

Broadway Revival of SPRING AWAKENING to Offer Inside Look at Translating Lyrics Into ASL by BroadwayWorld

An interactive American Sign Language experience will be held at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre prior to the Tuesday, December 1st performance of Deaf West Theatre's acclaimed production of Ste…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:10PM

Photo Flash: First Look - Cast of Broadway's THE LION KING to Guest on CBS's 'Code Black' by TV News Desk

Alton Fitzgerald White, who has played the role of 'Mufasa' in Broadway's THE LION KINGmore than 4,000 times, guest stars as Lawrence in the November 25th episode of CBS's CODE BLACK titled'…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:07PM

Watch the Cast of Spring Awakening Perform 'Touch Me' for Late Night by Ryan McPhee

The cast of Spring Awakening wandered down where the winds sigh (well, to 30 Rock) to perform “Touch Me” on Late Night with Seth Meyers. Following a brief introduction from Marle…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:05PM

Sylvia, Starring Tony Winners Matthew Broderick & Annaleigh Ashford, to Close Early on Broadway by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Broadway is set to say farewell to its most exceptionally engaging canine. Sylvia, starring Tony winners Matthew Broderick and Annaleigh Ashford, will shutter early on January 3, 2016; the p…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:04PM

Watch Jennifer Hudson & Cynthia Erivo Bring All Sorts of Notes to The Color Purple's Title Number by Ryan McPhee

Are your eyes open? Look what God has done: given us Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson and fellow Broadway newcomer Cynthia Erivo in The Color Purple. The two stopped by Good Morning America on N…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:04PM

2016 Saints Grants Program by Bt

The Saints would like to inform theater, dance, and music organizations of the opening of their 2016 Grants Program. The Saints invite and encourage performing arts organizations to apply f…

SOURCE: Collective Leverage at 12:04PM

Richard Cotovsky to Receive 2015 Corona Award by Bt

Eclipse Theatre Company will present its Seventh Annual Corona Award to Mary-Arrchie Theatre Co. Artistic Director Richard Cotovsky on December 15, 2015. The Corona Award honors an individua…

SOURCE: Collective Leverage at 12:04PM

Richard Eyre on cutting Ibsen's 'Little Eyolf' and making the central character unusually sexy by Holly Williams, Holly Williams

It will be an intense experience, according to the director and his leading lady, Lydia Leonard

SOURCE: The Independent at 12:04PM

Updating The Mikado's Little List: Richard Suart on the ones who won't be missed by Richard Suart, Richard Suart

 The baritone explains how he chooses which public figures to excoriate on stage when he plays Ko-Ko in 'The Mikado'

SOURCE: The Independent at 12:04PM

2016 Tony Awards Get New Venue, Air Date by Cbskapost

"The 70th Annual Tony Awards" will air live from the Beacon Theatre In New York City, Sunday, June 12, 2016.

SOURCE: CBS 2 TV at 12:03PM

Off the Road: California: The Tempest by HowlRound

By Ash Nichols. Ash Nichols writes about stage managing Cornerstone Theater Company’s California: The Tempest and the connections made on the road.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 12:01PM

Photo Flash: Carson Elrod, Matthew Saldivar, and More Open in Important Hats of the Twentieth Century

Nick Jones' new play is directed by Moriz von Stuelpnagel.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM

Photo Flash: NeNe Leakes Takes Her First Bow as "Mama" Morton in Broadway's Chicago

Leakes returns to the stage after starring in Cinderella.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM

Theater News: Sylvia, Starring Annaleigh Ashford and Matthew Broderick, to End Broadway Run

A.R. Gurney's comedy also stars Julie White and Robert Sella.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM

Photo Flash: Megan Hilty, Rob McClure, Andrea Martin, and Stars of Noises Off Meet the Press

Jeremy Shamos, Tracee Chimo, and Daniel Davis also star in Roundabout Theatre Company's revival of Michael Frayn's classic backstage farce.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM

Theater News: MotherStruck! Sets New Dates at Culture Project

Cynthia Nixon directs Staceyann Chin's one-woman show.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM
Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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James Monroe Iglehart & More Set for GTG/Project Shaw's THE SHEWING-UP OF BLANCO POSNET, 12/21 by BroadwayWorld

Gingold Theatrical Group's Project Shaw, under the leadership of Artistic Director David Staller, presents its 109th concert presentation with Shaw's cowboy play about the old American West,…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:59AM

Judy Garland's 'The Wizard of Oz' dress went for how much? by Tony Hicks

The dress Dorothy wore to see the Wizard still didn’t top what the Cowardly Lion’s suit went for last year.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 11:53AM

Tony Awards Move Back to the Beacon Theater for 2016 by Gordon Cox

The Tony Awards have set dates and switched venues for their 2016 edition, returning to the Beacon Theater on Manhattan’s Upper West Side for a ceremony that will air live on CBS June …

SOURCE: Variety at 11:53AM

How to Shape an Onstage Season by Laura Palotie

When it comes to planning an upcoming theater season, achieving a balance between creatively challenging and crowd-pleasing can feel like a daunting task. For seasoned companies, artistic ex…

SOURCE: www.samuelfrench.com at 11:52AM

ArtsBeat: Broadway’s Tony Awards Move From Radio City to Beacon Theater for 2016 by Michael Paulson

The Tony Awards, unable to use Radio City Music Hall because of a scheduling conflict with the Rockettes, will be delayed by a week next year and then broadcast from the smaller Beacon Theat…

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:50AM

Interview: FPA Artistic Director Max McLean on Adapting C.S. Lewis’ “The Great Divorce” for the Stage by Navida Stein

After seeing Fellowship for Performing Arts’ moving adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ profound novel The Great Divorce, playing at The Pearl Theater, I had the chance to speak with Max McLe…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 11:46AM

New Opportunities and Recurring Challenges: Both Go Better With Planning by American Theatre Editors

TCG's annual Fall Forum and Theatre Facts shine a fresh spotlight on strategic planning.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:45AM

Sandra Oh Will Star in Office Hour at South Coast Repertory by Joe Gambino

Sandra Oh ("Grey's Anatomy") will star in the world premiere of Julia Cho’s Office Hour April 10-May 1, 2016, at South Coast Repertory's Julianne Argyros Stag…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:41AM

Sylvia, Starring Annaleigh Ashford and Matthew Broderick, Posts Closing Notice by Andrew Gans

The Broadway debut of A.R. Gurney's canine-themed Sylvia will play its final performance at the Cort Theatre Jan. 3, 2016. Upon closing, the production will have played 79 performanc…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:37AM

Fuse Theater Review: “Night is a Room” — Primal Bluster by Joann Green Breuer

Perhaps the yuck factor of Night is a Room's sexual proclivities elicits giggles as a cover for not knowing how or for whom to care.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 11:28AM

9/11-Themed ‘Come From Away’ Takes a Seattle Layover by American Theatre Editors

Fresh from a premiere in La Jolla, the new tuner gets some fine tuning for its second flight.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:25AM

Pics! See Broadway’s Noises Off Stars Megan Hilty, Andrea Martin, Daniel Davis and Rob McClure Greet by Monica Simoes

The cast of Roundabout Theatre Company's Broadway revival of the award-winning Michael Frayn comedy Noises Off greeted the press Nov. 24.  Previews begin Dec. 17 prior to an…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:22AM

WATCH: Broadway Fans Share Their Excitement for ‘Finding Neverland’ on Broadway by Mparker

“Magical, amazing, brilliant!” Finding Neverland is the inspiring, well-known story of how Peter Pan came to life. This is the perfect show for the whole family to see, and rem…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 11:17AM

VIDEO: THE COLOR PURPLE's Jennifer Hudson, Cynthia Erivo Perform Title Song on GMA by TV News Desk

On this morning's GMA, THE COLOR PURPLE's Jennifer Hudson and Cynthia Erivo took to the stage with a powerful performance of the title song. Later, the actors discuss the stage adaptation of…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:13AM

Safe house: theatre's role in helping refugees by Barney Bardsley

West Yorkshire Playhouse is the UK’s first ‘sanctuary theatre’, pledged to provide a space to address refugees’ concerns. So how does it work? Refugees are among the most silenced an…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:13AM

Akeelah and the Bee at Arena Stage (review) by Debbie Jackson

Those of us waiting anxiously for new work from playwright by Cheryl L. West can rest easy—she’s still got it and Akeelah and the Bee is worth the wait. Her adaptation of the screenplay …

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 11:13AM

Date and Venue Set for the 70th Annual Tony Awards: Sunday, June 12, 2016

The 70th Annual Tony Awards will be broadcast live from the Beacon Theatre on the CBS Television Network on Sunday, June 12, 2016, from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. ET (delayed PT).

SOURCE: Tony Awards at 11:13AM

Finding Neverland, The King and I, Fiddler and On Your Feet! Rehearse for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Da

The 89th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will be broadcast live on NBC Nov. 26 at 9 AM ET. We stopped by Monday night's rehearsals, held in front of Macy's on 34th Street, …

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:10AM

John Bolton to Narrate The New York Pops' A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS by BroadwayWorld

On Sunday, December 20 at 300PM in Stern AuditoriumPerelman Stage, Carnegie Hall's Weill Music Institute presents A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS in a special holiday Family Concert withThe New Yo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:09AM

Original Soundtrack for NBC's THE WIZ LIVE! Now Available for Pre-Order! by BroadwayWorld

Sony Music Masterworks and Broadway Records will release the original soundtrack of the NBC Television event 'The Wiz LIVE' Available now for preorder at Amazo

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:03AM

Photo Coverage: NeNe Leakes Takes Her First Bows as the Mistress of Murderers Row in CHICAGO! by Walter McBride

Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musicalChicagowelcomes actress and TV sensationNeNe LeakesBravo's 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta', returning to Broadway for four weeks only in the r…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:02AM

Another Mueller sister steps into ‘Beautiful’ role by Hedy Weiss

"Not in a million years" did Abby Mueller ever think she'd star in "Beautiful - The Carole King Musical," the hit Broadway musical for which her sister, Jessie, won a Tony Award. Then she wa…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 11:00AM

Theater News: Dates for World Premiere of Julia Cho's Aubergine Announced

Berkeley Repertory Theatre artistic director Tony Taccone will helm the production.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00AM

Theater News: 2016 Tony Awards Announce New Date and Venue

Radio City Musical Hall will get a break from the annual Broadway celebration.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00AM

Hottest Articles on BWW 11/17/2015 - 11/24/2015

Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com 11172015 - 11242015.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:00AM
Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Track Listing Announced for The Wiz Live! Soundtrack; “Home” Single Released This Week by Andrew Gans

The track listing has been announced for Sony Masterworks/Broadway Records' soundtrack recording of the eagerly anticipated The Wiz Live!, which will be broadcast on NBC Dec. 3 at 8 PM …

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:56AM

Cult Film “Lost Skeleton of Cadavra” Being Adapted as a Stage Musical (Plus Audio) by Robert Viagas

"The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra," the daffy 2001 parody of low-budget science-fiction movies of the 1950s and 60s, is being adapted as a musical by Larry Blamire, the film…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:52AM

Breaking News: 70th Annual Tony Awards Will Return to the Beacon Theatre on June 12! by BroadwayWorld

The American Theatre Wing's 70thAnnual Tony Awards will return tothe Beacon TheatreonSunday, June 12, 2016. The Tony Awards will air on the CBS Television Network onSunday, June 12, 2016800-…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:52AM

VIDEO: Watch Adorable 3-Year-Old Performs LES MISERABLES' 'Do You Hear the People Sing?' by TV News Desk

Below, three-year-old toddler Koen gives a passionate performance of the anthem, Do You Hear The People Sing from LES MISERABLES. Les Miserables. Do you think he's ready for Broadway

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:52AM

United Solo Festival Announces 2015 Winners by American Theatre Editors

The festival closed its sixth season of performance by handing out 40 competitive awards, plus an honorary award to James Lecesne.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:52AM

Tony Awards telecast finds a home for 2016 further uptown by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- The next Tony Awards have found a home - a familiar one but one far from Broadway....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 10:51AM

Spring Awakening Performs Emotional “Touch Me” on NBC’s “Late Night” (Video) by Andrew Gans

The cast of the critically acclaimed Broadway revival of Spring Awakening performed on NBC-TV's "Late Night with Seth Meyers" Nov. 23.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:46AM

The New York Pops and Carnegie Hall Will Present A Charlie Brown Christmas by Joe Gambino

The New York Pops and Carnegie Hall's Weill Music Institute will present Vince Guaraldi's A Charlie Brown Christmas Dec. 20 at 3 PM in the Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:45AM

‘Kiss Me Kate’ at Shakespeare Theatre Company by Karim Doumar

In a perfect world, the actors and actresses of a production get along. In a perfect world, there is no backstage drama. In a perfect world, that drama does not confuse and alter a productio…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:43AM

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 11/24/15- GUYS AND DOLLS by Stage Tube

Today in 1950, Guys and Dolls opened at the 46th Street Theatre now the Richard Rodgers Theatre, where it ran for 1200 performances. Guys and Dolls is a musical with music and lyrics by Fra…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:41AM

Plotz, Part 2: The Lisa Hammer Interview by Trav S.D.

As we blogged here yesterday, a new feature length film of the popular web series The Sisters Plotz premieres tonight at Anthology Film Archives, presented by New York Women in Film and Te…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 10:38AM

After Radio City Shakeup, Venue Set for 2016 Tony Awards; Date Pushed Back by Ryan McPhee

As previously speculated, the 70th annual Tony Awards will be held at the Beacon Theatre. However, Broadway fans will have to wait a week longer than usual to see who picks up the spinning m…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:38AM

Your Favorite Thing! Broadway Balances America Turns Spotlight on New Tour of The Sound of Music by Ryan Gilbert

How do you solve a problem like getting a sneak peek at The Sound of Music? We've got you covered. Broadway Balances America, the special six-part series airing on The Balancing Act on L…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:38AM

Start Your Holiday To-Do List By Spending Some Quality Time with Matilda's Mr. Wormwood! by Broadway.com

It’s the most magical time of the year! That's #MatildaSweeps time, in case you were wondering. Yes, the holiday season is here, so instead of shopping, eating or daydreaming, we s…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:38AM

Exclusive: Cult Film “Lost Skeleton of Cadavra” Being Adapted as a Stage Musical (Plus Audio) by Robert Viagas

"The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra," the daffy 2001 parody of low-budget science-fiction movies of the 1950s and 60s, is being adapted as a musical by Larry Blamire, the film…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:34AM

Tony Awards Pushed Back To June 12 by David Lieberman

Broadway will have to wait an additional week to find out the 2016 Tony Awards winners. CBS just announced that the live broadcast will take place on June 12, not June 5 as it had earlier sc…

SOURCE: Deadline at 10:25AM

Tony Awards Set New Date for 2016 by Katie Wilson Berg

The awards show will be broadcast live on CBS from The Beacon Theatre in New York City on Sunday, June 12.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:18AM

“This Is the Moment!” Celebrating the Stage Work of Birthday Boy Frank Wildhorn by Joseph Marzullo

Two-time Tony Award-nominated composer Frank Wildhorn celebrates his birthday November 29. Playbill.com takes a look back at the composer's past Broadway productions.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM

Photos: The cast of The Homecoming celebrate opening night

Jamie Lloyd's production opened at Trafalgar Studios yesterday evening

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 10:09AM

Say Hello to a New Mama! “Real Housewives” Star NeNe Leakes Takes Her First Bows in Chicago by Joseph Marzullo

"The Real Housewives of Atlanta" star NeNe Leakes returned to Broadway on November 23 for four weeks only in the role of Matron "Mama" Morton in the Tony-winning revi…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

Broadway’s 2015 Thanksgiving Week Schedule by Courtney Kochuba

In New York for the holiday? Then be sure to check out Broadway's Thanksgiving week schedule for updated performance times. The post Broadway’s 2015 Thanksgiving Week Schedule appeared…

SOURCE: www.samuelfrench.com at 10:02AM

Tony Awards Will Be Broadcast Live from the Beacon in June 2016 by Andrew Gans

The American Theatre Wing's 70th Annual Tony Awards will be broadcast live from New York's Beacon Theatre June 12, 2016, beginning at 8 PM ET on CBS.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM

Tony Awards Move to the Beacon Theatre and Set New Eligibility Cut-Off Date by Andrew Gans

The American Theatre Wing's 70th Annual Tony Awards will be broadcast live from New York's Beacon Theatre June 12, 2016, beginning at 8 PM ET on CBS.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM
Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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VIDEO: Cast of SPRING AWAKENING Performs 'Touch Me' on 'Late Night' by Stage Tube

The cast of Broadway's Spring Awakening performed the moving number 'Touch Me' on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS last night. Check out the performance below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:57AM

WAKE UP with BWW 11/24/2015 - Sondheim & Streisand at the White House 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 Stage greats Stephen Sondheim and Barb…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:52AM

Photo Coverage: MTC Celebrates Opening Night of IMPORTANT HATS OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY by Jennifer Broski

Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere ofImportant Hats of the Twentieth Century, the new comedy by Emmy Award nomineeNick Jones, directed by Tony Award nomineeMoritz von Stuelpnagel, opene…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:52AM

GRACE NOTES: Tuesday, November 24, 2015 by Susan Grace

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SOURCE: Grace Notes Subscription at 09:50AM

Judy Garland “Wizard of Oz” Dress Brings in Staggering Sum at Auction by Andrew Gans

One of the blue-and-white gingham dresses that Judy Garland immortalized as Dorothy in the film classic "The Wizard of Oz" was sold at an auction Nov. 23 in Manhattan.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:44AM

I Interview Playwrights Part 805: Ryan Fogarty by Adam Szymkowicz

Ryan Fogarty Hometown: Bay Shore, NY Current Town: Sunnyside, Qns Q:  What are you working on now? A:  I'm currently working on a few plays. The first is Code: Anchor which is…

SOURCE: ADAM SZYMKOWICZ at 09:34AM

IMPORTANT HATS OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY - Talkin' Broadway's Review by Matthew Murray

Fear not, terminally unstylish: You don't need to know the difference between a trilby and a homburg to have a good time at Nick Jones's new play at City Center Stage II for Manhattan Theatr…

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 09:18AM

Podcast Episode #47: Tony Award-winning Costume Designer, Gregg Barnes!

I’ve worn a lot of hats since I started working in the theater.  And I’ve loved just about every job I’ve ever had, because it was in the theater. Except one . . . when I …

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 09:04AM

Sam Rockwell and Nina Arianda, Trapped Lovers in "Fool for Love" by WNYC

Sam Rockwell and Nina Arianda discuss their starring roles in "Fool for Love" on Broadway. The show is about two former lovers stuck in a seedy Mojave Desert motel where they are forced …

SOURCE: WNYC at 09:04AM

The Battle for Broadway's Big TV Moment

For Broadway musicals, performing in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade means big exposure. But only a handful of shows are chosen, causing ‘lots of hurt feelings,’ says one NBC producer.

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal at 09:04AM

Chicago Theater Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL (Goodman Theatre) by Lawrence Bommer

DUMBING DOWN DICKENS It doesn’t matter that A Christmas Carol has drifted from Dickens: Goodman Theatre will never slaughter its sacred (cash) cow. For 38 years now, playing three venues…

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 09:04AM

Broadway Grosses* w/e 11/22/2015

The following are the Broadway grosses for the week ending November 22nd, 2015. The Broadway grosses are courtesy of The Broadway League Read more here:

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 09:04AM

Call Redialed: Migguel Anggelo: Another Son of Venezuela at Joe's Pub by Call Me Adam

Call Redialed: It's great getting to catch up with Latin singer and Venezuelan theatre star Migguel Anggelo as we discuss his new show "Another Son of Venezuela," directed by OBIE award winn…

SOURCE: Call Me Adam at 09:04AM

London Evening Standard Theater Awards Names 2015 Winners

New York City theater won big across the pond at the Old Vic Theatre, which was home to the 61st annual London Evening Standard Theater Awards on Nov. 22. New York transfers “The Mothe…

SOURCE: Backstage at 09:04AM

'Funny Thing' indeed: All-male show at Two Rivers Theater is a blast by Patrick Maley | For Nj Advance Media

This production commits itself unabashedly to the cause of low-brow comedy.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 09:04AM

Call Redialed: Jackie Beat: "White Meat or Dark?" at The Laurie Beechman Theatre by Call Me Adam

Call Redialed: I first came to know Jackie Beat in 2012 after I attended her show "Me So Thorny." Two years later, I finally got to interview this genius performer. Now Jackie & I reunit…

SOURCE: Call Me Adam at 09:04AM

Theatre News: Full casting announced for RSC's spring Swan productions

Rufus Hound and David Threlfall will star in Don Quixote from February 2016

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 09:01AM

Review: Lulu - A Murder Ballad (Royal Opera House)

The Tiger Lillies bring depravity, darkness and death to the Linbury Studio

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 09:01AM

Review: Burning Bluebeard/The Ruffians & The Hypocrites by Kevin Greene

RECOMMENDED For all but the cult-like fans of “Mr. Show,” the appearance of “W/ Bob & David” on Netflix is likely little more than a curiosity. For the inquisitive, I recommend …

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 09:00AM
Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Fuse Music Interview: The Flamin’ Groovies — “The most famous unknown band in the world” by Blake Maddux

Cyril Jordan of The Flamin' Goovies, which will perform at the Brighton Music Hall tomorrow, talks about smoking pot with Edward Kennedy and impressing The Rolling Stones.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 08:58AM

BWW Review: Sci-Fi B Movies Meet Fashion A-List in IMPORTANT HATS OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY by Michael Dale

Nick Jones' riotously funny goofball comedy pits style vs. comfort.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:57AM

Poll: Do you feel less safe at the theatre following the Paris attacks? by The Stage

West End theatres are ramping up security following the Paris attacks on November 13. Extra bag checks are in place, with some

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:53AM

Wallace Shawn's EVENING AT THE TALK HOUSE, Helmed by Ian Rickson, Begins Tonight at the National by BroadwayWorld

Wallace Shawn's murder mystery EVENING AT THE TALK HOUSE is among one of the new plays set for the National Theatre under Rufus Norris following Nicholas Hytner's departure in March. The pro…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:49AM

'Singin' in the Rain' from Paris set to land on Broadway by Joe Dziemianowicz

Théâtre du Châtelet’s award-winning production of “Singin’ in the Rain,” based on the 1952 film, is headed to Broadway in 2016.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 08:44AM

Asolo Rep plays 'West Side Story' family day by Jay Handelman

Discounts offered to attract family audience to classic musical... Read more » The post Asolo Rep plays 'West Side Story' family day appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 08:44AM

Video: Equality Florida honors Asolo Rep director and attorney Mary Bonauto by Jay Handelman

Michael Donald Edwards is recognized for launching Out@AsoloRep... Read more » The post Video: Equality Florida honors Asolo Rep director and attorney Mary Bonauto appeared first on Tic…

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 08:44AM

John Cullum Stars in A CHILD'S CHRISTMAS IN WALES, Starting Tonight at Irish Rep by BroadwayWorld

Off-Broadway's award-winning Irish Repertory Theatre welcomes two-time Tony Award-winner John Cullumfor their annual holiday offering, this year a revival of Dylan Thomas's classic A CHILD'S…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:43AM

VIDEO: Hugh Jackman's 'Singin' In the Rain' on Opening Night of BROADWAY TO OZ! by BroadwayWorld

The show kicked off last nightin Melbourne andthe Brisbane Times shared a clip of Jackman performing the classic number 'Singin in the Rain.' Check it out here

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:39AM

Review: 'The Seafarer' not your typical Christmas play by Sam Hurwitt

Conor McPherson's dark comedy about a Christmas Eve poker game plays at Live Oak Theatre in Berkeley through Dec. 20.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 08:37AM

'Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder' brings macabre humor to Bay Area by Karen D'Souza

Tony Award-winner 'Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder' plays at San Francisco's Golden Gate Theatre Dec. 1-27.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 08:37AM

Review: Prepare to be charmed by 'Handle with Care' by Karen D'Souza

The endearing romantic comedy about a culture-clashing couple plays at City Lights Theater through Dec. 20.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 08:37AM

Stage show 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar' heading to NYC by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Some beloved creatures by children's' book author Eric Carle - including a certain hungry caterpillar - are headed to a New York stage next year....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 08:37AM

CBS drama 'Code Black' welcomes cast from 'The Lion King' by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- The medical drama CBS' "Code Black" gets a dose of Broadway magic this week when cast members from "The Lion King" - and …

SOURCE: Associated Press at 08:37AM

Review: Goofy 'Important Hats' capped by chiffon-thin plot by Jennifer Farrar

NEW YORK (AP) -- A madcap power struggle between a pair of rival designers in New York's 1930s fashion industry is the crux of the latest fevered production from Nick Jones..…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 08:37AM

'Motown the Musical' to Broadway: 'I'll Be There' _ again by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- We've heard it through the grapevine - "Motown the Musical" is coming back to Broadway....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 08:37AM

A View From the Bridge by Doug Marino

BAM!  What is playing over at the Lyceum Theatre just may be some of the best theatre of the decade.  This is no joke.  The Young Vic Production (straight from the UK) of Arth…

SOURCE: Act Three - The Reviews at 08:34AM

Asian Actors Onstage: Lea Salonga, Phillipa Soo Sound Off on Broadway Representation, Cultural Perceptions by Ashley Lee

The leading ladies of 'Hamilton' and 'Allegiance' weigh in on the current breakthrough season for diversity onstage and discuss what it means for Asian-American actors and stories: "Stop see…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:30AM

Review: Important Hats of the Twentieth Century at curtainup.com by Elyse Sommer

Playwright Nick Jones combines Sci-Fi and Fashion in two time zones in Manhattan Theatre Club's studio space

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 08:20AM

Broadway Box Office: ‘Fiddler On the Roof’ Looks Rich by Gordon Cox

“If I were a rich man,” goes the song from “Fiddler on the Roof” — and to judge by the first few performances of the new Broadway revival, this “Fiddler&#…

SOURCE: Variety at 08:12AM

‘Singin’ in the Rain’ Dances to Broadway in 2016 with Harvey Weinstein on Board by Gordon Cox

Theatre du Chatelet, the Paris opera house where Broadway’s “An American in Paris” premiered, has teamed with Harvey Weinstein’s Weinstein Live Entertainment to brin…

SOURCE: Variety at 08:12AM

‘Motown’ Musical Locks In Broadway Return for 2016 by Gordon Cox

The musical “Motown” has set a theater and a timeframe for its Broadway return, mapping out an 18-week run that starts in July 2016 at the Nederlander Theater. When the musical …

SOURCE: Variety at 08:12AM

Broadway’s ‘Dames at Sea’ to Close in January by Gordon Cox

Producers of the Broadway musical “Dames at Sea” are abandoning ship, posting a closing notice for early January following several weeks of struggle at the box office. There̵…

SOURCE: Variety at 08:12AM

Theater Review: Are There Any Brains Beneath Important Hats of he Twentieth Century? by Jesse Green

“Satire is what closes on Saturday night,” said George S. Kaufman, but that was 90 years ago. Today most satire closes — that is, shuts down internally — before it ever hits the stag…

SOURCE: Vulture at 08:12AM

Dear Musical Theatre Fandom by Veronica Aviles

It has been a great experience sharing my love for musical theatre through this platform. I have enjoyed reading and learning from posts by fellow members of the musical theatre fandom. Ever…

SOURCE: newmusicaltheatre.com at 08:09AM
Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Hal Cruttenden review – mocks the weak with brio by Brian Logan

Leicester Square theatre, London The TV regular has constructed a plausible world full of self-absorbed, middle-class misanthropy, with occasional strikes against conformity“I think I have…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:58AM

The Divided Laing review – study of the psychiatrist's inner streetfighter by Michael Billington

Arcola, LondonPatrick Marmion’s ambitious play about the commune created by RD Laing in the 1960s leaves the audience deeply dividedIt was possible to have double vision while watching Pat…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:58AM

Judy Garland's 'Dorothy' Dress Fetches $1.56 Million at Bonhams New York Auction by Movies News Desk

A Judy Garland-worn Dorothy dress from the world-renowned film, The Wizard of Oz, fetched 1.56 million including premium at Bonhams New York today as part of Treasures from the Dream Factory

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:48AM

VIDEO: Tony Winner Lena Hall Makes Singing Guest Appearance on MY LITTLE PONY by TV News Desk

Last Saturday, Tony Award winner Lena Hall HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH guest starred in a new episode of the animated series MY LITTLE PONY FRIENDSHIP IS MAGIC.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:39AM

Photo Flash: Cast of SPRING AWAKENING Perform on 'Late Night' by BroadwayWorld

The cast of Broadway's SPRING AWAKENING performed onLATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERSlast night. Check out photos from the appearance below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:19AM

BWW's On This Day - November 24, 2015

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on November 24 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:19AM

Broadway Theater Review: Sylvia with Matthew Broderick and Annaleigh Ashford by Lauren Yarger

Annaleigh Ashford Unleashes Her Comedic Abilities and Might Just Be Grooming Herself for Another Tony NodBy Lauren YargerAnnaleigh Ashford, who delighted last season as an inept ballet dance…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 07:17AM

Lookback: Thanksgiving service by Terry Teachout

From 2004: To be sure, the one thing a new friend can never do for you is say I knew you when, and I find it rather sad that there are so few people in my life who can speak those words. Non…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:15AM

Almanac: Rebecca West on biography by Terry Teachout

“Just how dificult it is to write biography can be reckoned by anybody who sits down and considers just how many people know the real truth about his or her love affairs.” Rebecca West, …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:00AM
Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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THE HOMECOMING – West End by Aleks Sierz

A true theatre masterpiece can survive any directorial mugging. By this definition, Harold Pinter’s 1965 play, The Homecoming, is a robust work of genius. It has to be because, from the ve…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:58AM

A Cherished Doll – Nora by Jk Clarke

          Ingmar Bergman’s Nora, an adaptation of Henrik Ibsen’s classic drama A Doll’s House, makes its English-language New York debut at Cherry Lane The…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 06:56AM

Skittles, balls and ballet: Gandini Juggling's jaw-dropping new show – in pictures by Tristram Kenton

The ever-innovative circus company Gandini Juggling have created a new show with classically trained dancers. Take a look at their rehearsals for Meta, which is staged as part of the 40th bi…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:37AM

Review: The Homecoming (Trafalgar Studios)

Jamie Lloyd directs the Pinter classic with a cast including Keith Allen and Gemma Chan

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:37AM

Review: The Divided Laing (Arcola)

Patrick Marmion's new play about experimental psychiatrist R.D. Laing opens at the Arcola

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:37AM
Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Features: Theatre etiquette: An actor's perspective

As part of our week focusing on theatre etiquette, Rudi Dharmalingam, Jon Jon Briones, Tanya Moodie and more share their stories and opinions on what it's like to have a disruptive audie…

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:34AM

Theatre News: Theatre etiquette: Susie McKenna: I'd rather write for an audience that gets involved

Hackney Empire creative director Susie McKenna explains why there is nothing worse than a polite or unresponsive audience

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:34AM

How to avoid ticket fraud #LookForTheSTAR

New figures from Action Fraud show that 2,885 people reported entertainment or sports related ticket fraud between May and October 2015, with losses totalling around £1.3 million.

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 05:28AM

The Homecoming, Trafalgar Studios by Marianka Swain

Welcome to the hellmouth. In Jamie Lloyd’s startling 50th anniversary revival, the seething, primal hinterland of Pinter’s domestic conflict is made flesh: the metal cage surrounding an …

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 05:19AM
Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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Theater Review: 'Important Hats of the Twentieth Century'

A rather silly sci-fi comedy about competing fashion designers.

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 04:47AM

The Homecoming TRAFALGAR STUDIOS SW1A by Libby Purves

STILL SHOCKING,  STILL SEXIST !    GUEST CRITIC LUKE JONES SMACKS HIS LIPS OVER A VINTAGE PINTER…     I get the itching feeling that if anyone else had written this play …

SOURCE: theatrecat.com at 04:23AM

Gotta dance! A day in the life of Broadway star Mara Davi by Interview By David Jays

What’s it like to perform in a razzle-dazzle New York musical? Exhilarating and exhausting, says the tap-dancing, high-kicking star of Dames at SeaPerforming in a musical is demanding – …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:08AM
Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Red Stitch announce 2016 season celebrating 15 years by Arts Review

Melbourne’s Red Stitch celebrates 15 years in 2016 with a season of eight plays never seen before in Australia, plus an exciting new relationship with Geelong Performing Arts Centre Red St…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 03:30AM
Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Mark Shenton: It’s a bumpy road to go from assistant director to running the show by Mark Shenton

Great theatre directors may, ultimately, be born, not made; but great shows are always made, not born. And there’s inevitably a process

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM
Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Looking At Theatre in a New Light by Lindsay Price

Episode 144: Looking At Theatre in a New Light In this episode we have two interviews that explore theatre in a new light. That’s the wonderful thing about theatre – it is malleable,…

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AM

Theater News: Celebrate the Holidays With Broadway's Christmas Week Show Schedule

What shows will you see when you're in town for the holidays?

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00AM

Special Reports: In His Own Words: Dane Laffrey Creates Sets for Spring Awakening, Fool for Love, and More

Laffrey saw four of his shows open in New York within a single month.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00AM
Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Melissa Errico Found Her New Passion in Silence; “Sing the Silence” at Joe’s Pub by Steve

By Erik Jonathan Shuler (@ErikJShuler) Photo Credit: Steve Schonberg Broadway’s Melissa Errico is known for her entrancing vocal phrasing and melodic journeys that she embarks on with each…

SOURCE: centerontheaisle.com at 12:41AM

Geoffrey Rush Stars in KING LEAR, Beginning Tonight at Sydney Theatre Company by BroadwayWorld

Sydney Theatre Company and Colonial First State Global Asset Management present KING LEAR by William Shakespeare tonight, November 24 through January 29, 2016.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:30AM

Stephen Sondheim, Barbra Streisand, Gloria Estefan and More Honored with 2015 Presidential Medal of Freedom Today by BroadwayWorld

Among the 17 recipients of the 2015 Presidential Medal of Freedom are Broadway legends Stephen Sondheim and Barbra Streisand, as well as pop star and ON YOUR FEET creator Gloria Estefan. Pre…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:30AM

Photo Archive: “This Is the Moment!” Celebrating the Stage Work of Birthday Boy Frank Wildhorn by Joseph Marzullo

Two-time Tony Award-nominated composer Frank Wildhorn celebrates his birthday November 29. Playbill.com takes a look back at the composer's past Broadway productions.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM

“Gay Rights Movement’s Midlife Crisis” Takes Center Stage in Dada Woof Papa Hot by Harry Haun

Marriage equality is federal law and more couples are becoming parents. But in Peter Parnell's latest play, stars Patrick Breen and John Benjamin Hickey pose the question: Is this what w…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Tony Winner John Cullum Stars in Christmas Classic, Beginning Tonight by Olivia Clement

John Cullum, whose career on Broadway spans 60 years, five Tony nominations and two wins, stars in the Irish Repertory Theatre's Off-Broadway staging of A Child's Christmas in Wa…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Holiday Gift Guide: 16 Theatrical Reads That Should Be On Your List This Season by Playbill Staff

From new publications to juicy industry tell-alls, historic fan favorites, singular new voices and glossy Broadway anthologies, we share our list of books that would be the perfect addit…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Wallace Shawn’s Evening at the Talk House Makes World Premiere at London’s National Tonight by Mark Shenton

The world premiere of Wallace Shawn's Evening at the Talk House, with a cast that features the playwright as well as Broadway actor Josh Hamilton, takes place at the National's Dorfm…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Holiday Gift Guide: 15 Theatrical Reads That Should Be On Your List This Season by Playbill Staff

From new publications to juicy industry tell-alls, historic fan favorites, singular new voices and glossy Broadway anthologies, we share our list of books that would be the perfect addit…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Stage review: Pals' reunion takes an outrageous turn in barebones play by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

On its surface, “Small Engine Repair” is a vulgar, wickedly funny venting of male pride, or in this case, a pride of New England males, three childhood buddies reunited to share the grap…

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 12:00AM

Mark Twain House Presenting Reading of 'Colonel Sellers: Reanimator' by Carole Goldberg

To mark (pardon the pun) the 180th anniversary of Mark Twain's birth, there will be a reading of his widely reviled yet intriguing 1833 play, "Colonel Sellers: Reanimator," which he wrote wi…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 12:00AM

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