Thursday, May 26, 2016 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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PHOTOS INSIDE: The 2016 Lilly Awards Honor Achievements of Women in the Theater by #cota

By Shari Lifland (@shariontheaisle) / Photo credit: Walter McBride In the 1960s a cigarette manufacturer tried to woo women customers with the somewhat condescending slogan: “You’ve come…

SOURCE: centerontheaisle.com at 11:17PM

HIGH-FLYING ACROBATICS by Bill Stevenson

Cirque du Soleil s first Broadway show is strong on spectacle but weak on story and songs.

SOURCE: Theater News Online at 11:00PM

Review: Friend Art

Sofia Alvarez writes a new play about people who make art and the friends who love-hate them.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00PM
Thursday, May 26, 2016 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Boy George joins Vivid Music program with exclusive DJ set in Sydney by Arts Review

Vivid Music has announced international pop-icon Boy George will perform an exclusive DJ set on the rooftop terrace of Darling Harbour’s Café Del Mar on Sunday 12 June. Vivid Sydney is th…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 10:46PM

People You Should Know . . . Jason Tseng by Zack Calhoon

Jason Tseng makes plays, comics, illustrations, and games--mostly about queer people and people of color. His other plays include Apotheosis, a pan-mythic gender epic; and AirBnB a queer asi…

SOURCE: Visible Soul at 10:43PM

Theatre Review: ‘The Taming of the Shrew’ at Shakespeare Theatre Company by Chris Williams

It’s been a big year for Shakespeare, and 400 years on he can seem as remarkably modern as he does, sometimes, show his age. Ed Sylvanus Iskandar’s new production of The Taming of The Sh…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 10:29PM

Disney Developing ‘Delilah Dirk and the Turkish Lieutenant’ Movie by Dave McNary

Disney has acquired the feature film rights to Tony Cliff’s graphic novel series “Delilah Dirk and the Turkish Lieutenant.” The studio is developing a live-action film with…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:25PM

Anika Noni Rose: It's right time for 'Roots' remake

Anika Noni Rose says History's 'Roots' remake comes at the right time, in the wake of the Black Lives Matter movement and refugee crisis. (May 26)        

SOURCE: USA Today at 10:25PM

ABBA-solutely surprising: My 'Mamma Mia!' epiphany by Karen D'Souza

As a theater critic, I prefer musicals with a character-driven story arc. But 'Mamma Mia' is my mom's favorite, and over the years of going with her and feeling her unfettered joy, the chees…

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 10:25PM

Review: Triumphant 'On the Town' revival turns Davies Hall into 'New York, New York' by Georgia Rowe, Correspondent

San Francisco Symphony mounts lively production of the Bernstein musical with cast from the 2014 Broadway revival.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 10:25PM
Thursday, May 26, 2016 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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'American Psycho' to Close Before Tony Awards by The Associated Press

The Broadway musical will close June 5 after 81 performances, just a week before the Tonys on June 12.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:44PM

Review: ‘Cagney’ at The Westside Theatre in NYC by Deb Miller

  Renowned as one of the greatest actors from the Golden Age of Hollywood, James Cagney (1899-1986) was a proverbial triple threat who could do it all. And so can Robert Creighton, the …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:43PM

Outer Critics Circle Awards by Barry

Outer Critic Circle presented their annual awards at a Gala dinner at the legendary Sardi’s By: Patrick Christiano Celebrating its 66th season of bestowing awards of excellence in the fiel…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 09:42PM

Is your artwork genuine and who can you trust to advise you? by Arts Review

For the best part of four weeks, two paintings in the style of the late Sydney artist Brett Whiteley sat in courtroom three of the Victorian Supreme Court. The paintings, Big Blue Lavender B…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 09:38PM

Squabbalogic cancel ‘Freckleface Strawberry’ by AussieTheatre

In a statement sent to email subscribers, Squabbalogic announced their cancellation of a planned June/July production of children’s show Freckleface Strawberry the Musical due to bud…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 09:30PM

‘American Psycho’ Will Close On Broadway Before The Tony Awards by Jeremy Gerard

At once shocking in its finality and completely expected, the producers of American Psycho announced Thursday that the Duncan Sheik musical will play its last Broadway performance on Sunday,…

SOURCE: Deadline at 09:27PM

Stew writes musicals, but he doesn’t ‘give a f–k about theater’ by Elisabeth Vincentelli

When “Passing Strange” opened on Broadway in 2008, it was an outlier: an uproarious, smart rock tale in which the band sat onstage and fully participated in the performance. Even better,…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 09:06PM

MARIO – The stories and music of Mario Lanza by Arts Review

Mario Lanza’s film career lasted barely 10 years. Yet by the time he died at the age of 38, Lanza had achieved enormous fame as a film star and opera singer. This despite the fact that his…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 09:05PM

Let It Ring One More Time! Turn Off Your Damn Cell Phone! by Alicia Samuel

We had the perfect seats (Right Mezzanine, 3rd row) to the hottest show in town, Shuffle Along, Or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed.  Bonus: The people in …

SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 09:04PM

MISS SAIGON 25th Anniversary Special Flying to Theaters This Fall; Danny Boyle-Helmed Film on Track for 2018 Start by BroadwayWorld

With the West End behind it, Cameron Mackintosh's MISS SAIGON continues on its forward trajectory. With Broadway in its sights, a pair of films are now also on the horizon.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:03PM

Dark musical ‘American Psycho’ feels the knife by Mark Kennedy

The life of the Broadway musical “American Psycho” has been cut short, a victim of vicious box office numbers.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 09:03PM

Hey Fifth Harmony, nobody wants to hear a song about work by Elisabeth Vincentelli

Fifth Harmony’s slinky single “Work From Home” has managed to climb its way into the No. 1 spot on Billboard’s pop charts (and to No. 5 on the Hot 100). The infectious tune is about …

SOURCE: The New York Post at 09:03PM
Thursday, May 26, 2016 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Jonathan Church quits Sydney Theatre Company by Arts Review

Sydney Theatre Company (STC) has announced that Artistic Director Jonathan Church has stepped down, less than twelve months into the role. In a statement released late yesterday, Church has…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 08:40PM

Photo Flash: First Look at York's Off-Broadway Revival of YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN by BroadwayWorld

The York Theatre Company, in association with Van Dean, Tony HeyesMia Moravis and Sister Productions presents YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN, with book, music and lyrics by Clark Gesner an…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:26PM

American Psycho Sets Broadway Closing by Robert Viagas

The stylish musical lasted less than two months.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:22PM

Mykelti Williamson & Russell Hornsby Join Fences Movie Cast by George Kevin Jordan

More good news for August Wilson fans. Two new cast members have been added to the Fences movie adaptation which is being produced and directed by Denzel Washington. Mykelti Williamson and R…

SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 08:10PM

‘American Psycho’ to Close on June 5 by Erik Piepenburg

The new musical based on the controversial 1991 novel opened to mixed reviews in April.

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

BWW TV: Razzle Dazzle 'Em! CHICAGO's Next Billy Flynn, Jaime Camil, on Stepping Into Broadway's Long-Running Hit by BroadwayWorld TV

The Broadway company of the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musicalChicago will welcome Latin sensation amp 'Jane the Virgin' star Jaime Camil to its cast next week, marking his retu…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:08PM

BWW Blog: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF's Ben Rappaport- The Question Of Marriage by Guest Blogger: Ben Rappaport

I can't believe it's May again. It marks a year since my audition process for Fiddler began. It also marks a year since I decided that if I booked the show, I was going to propose to my girl…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:08PM

Joe Morton in 'Turn Me Loose,' about Dick Gregory

Two big stories are crashing around the tiny Westside Theatre in Hell's Kitchen. One story, the major one, belongs to Dick Gregory, the groundbreaking comedian and civil-rights activist whos…

SOURCE: Newsday Subscription at 08:02PM

Opinion: This election, the arts industry should vote to ensure our future by Maddi Ostapiw

“There is a connection between the progress of a society and progress in the arts. The age of Pericles was also the age of Phidias. The age of Lorenzo de Medici was also the age of Leo…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 08:00PM

Theater News: Broadway's American Psycho Announces Closing Date

The new musical stars Benjamin Walker and Alice Ripley.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 08:00PM
Thursday, May 26, 2016 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Broadway Kills American Psycho: New Musical Led by Benjamin Walker Sets Closing Date by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Despite a catchy score and acclaimed engagements in London, American Psycho received little Tony love this year and is set to shutter on Broadway on June 5 at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre. …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:57PM

FRIEND ART - Talkin' Broadway's Review by Matthew Murray

The title of Friend Art, the play by Sofia Alvarez that just opened at the McGinn/Cazale Theatre as part of the Second Stage Theatre Uptown series, refers in large part to the type of work y…

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 07:45PM

Breaking News: AMERICAN PSYCHO Sets June Closing Date by BroadwayWorld

AMERICAN PSYCHO, the American premiere of the musical based on the iconic novel by Bret Easton Ellis announces that it will play its final performance on Sunday, June 5 at 730 p.m. At the ti…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:25PM

Museum Planned For Bucks County Farmhouse Once Owned By Oscar Hammerstein by Michael Dale

Oscar Hammerstein's Highland Farm, Inc. disputes an earlier report that the home where the lyricist wrote Broadway classics is for sale.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:00PM

Gary Barlow & Tim Firth's New Musical THE GIRLS to Bow Next Year in the West End by BroadwayWorld

Gary Barlow and Tim Firth's new musical THE GIRLS is officially headed to the West End.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:00PM
Thursday, May 26, 2016 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Brighton Fringe Review: 1 in 3, Sweet Waterfront by Daniel Perks

It’s just nature; it’s just biology; yet it affects so many lives – 1 in 3, in fact. Jeff (David Keogh) and Jasmine (Alice Merivale) are two such individuals. They sit together sharing…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 06:56PM

Review: Kenny Morgan, Arcola Theatre by Kishore Thiagarajan-Walker

Mike Poulton’s brand new play Kenny Morgan begins with a bold but derivative opening image: Kenneth ‘Kenny’ Morgan, the titular character around which the conflict of the piece encircl…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 06:56PM

Jesse Tyler Ferguson has seen ‘Cats’ over 100 times by Michael Riedel

Jesse Tyler Ferguson made his Broadway debut opposite Lea DeLaria in the 1998 revival of “On the Town.” Ferguson was shaped like a beanpole in those days; DeLaria, we have to admit, was …

SOURCE: The New York Post at 06:53PM

London Sideways Star Simon Harrison on California Dreaming & Rewarding Himself with a Glass of Pinot Noir by Matt Wolf

Simon Harrison has a wealth of classical credits to his name but is putting his Shakespeare pedigree to one side to co-star alongside Daniel Weyman in the U.K. stage premiere of Sideways at …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:51PM

On the Red Carpet for the Opening Night of Cirque du Soleil's Dazzling Paramour by Broadway.com

Broadway.com meets the actors, singers, dancers, acrobats and more at opening night of Cirque du Soleil's Paramour on Broadway.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:51PM

Broadway.com #LiveatFive with The Robber Bridegroom's Leslie Kritzer by Broadway.com

The Robber Bridegroom's Leslie Kritzer drops by Broadway.com HQ to chat with Paul Wontorek.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:51PM

Tony Nominee David Korins Reveals 10 Secrets of the Hamilton Set

Get to know the man who designed the room where it happens, David Korins.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 06:44PM

This Japanese hologram pop star isn’t real, but she has a ton of fans by Elisabeth Vincentelli

Hatsune Miku, who plays two shows at Hammerstein Ballroom on Saturday, is the perfect pop star. In the studio she’s cooperative and never complains about polyps on her vocal cords. On…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 06:43PM

Cast of Paramour Talks Opening Night by Harry Haun

As Paramour opens on Broadway, Cirque du Soleil goes to the cinema by way of Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:27PM

British Pop Star Leona Lewis to Star in ‘Cats’ on Broadway by Amy Sapp

The new revival of Cats has found its Grizabella, the “glamour cat” who sings the classic “Memory.” British pop star Leona Lewis will assume the role originated by Elaine Paige in Lo…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 06:26PM

The Theater of Trump

Here's an interesting read today from the LA Times, "The theater of Trump: What Shakespeare can teach us about the Donald". Theater Critic Charles McNulty opines on t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:21PM

Josh Grisetti, Leslie Kritzer & Catherine Brunell Will Step Into SOMETHING ROTTEN!'s Lead Roles This Summer by BroadwayWorld

Broadway's smash hit musical comedy Something Rotten will welcome three new principal cast members beginning Monday, July 18 as the ten-time Tony Award-nominated show enters its second year …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:16PM

Lauren Weigel to Step Down From the Play Company by American Theatre Editors

The executive producer is leaving her post at the theatre to focus on her family.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 06:14PM

Review: A Subject of Scandal and Concern, Finborough Theatre by Tom Evans

Concerning the true story of the last man to stand trial in England in the 1800s for blasphemy, John Osbourne’s A Subject of Scandal and Concern is an hour-long examination of the inca…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 06:03PM

Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls! Feast Your Eyes on Paramour’s Dazzling Broadway Opening by Lindsey Sullivan

Cirque du Soleil has officially hit the Great White Way! The high-flying musical Paramour kicked off the Main Stem's 2016-2017 season with its sparkly Broadway opening on May 25. Step ri…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:03PM

Raking in the Chips: Charlotte d'Amboise Will Return to Chicago on Broadway by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Isn't it grand? Two-time Tony nominee Charlotte d'Amboise will return to Broadway's Chicago on June 6, stepping in for Dylis Croman as Roxie Hart. The Tony-winning revival is pla…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:03PM

Review: In ‘Ross & Rachel,’ Life Isn’t Always a Sitcom by Alexis Soloski

This solo show, part of the Brits Off Broadway festival at 59E59 Theaters, imagines that “Friends” couple struggling in a long-term relationship.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 06:02PM

Candid Carpet: 15 Captivating Photos from Opening Night of ‘Cirque du Soleil Paramour’ by Mfoss

The stars aligned on Wednesday, May 25, 2016, at the Lyric Theatre for the opening night of Cirque du Soleil Paramour, the famed entertainment company’s first real foray into the world…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 06:00PM

Theater News: Broadway's Something Rotten! Announces a New Trio of Stars

Broadway veterans will take on the roles played by John Cariani, Heidi Blickenstaff, and Kate Reinders.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM
Thursday, May 26, 2016 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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'Sister Act' at the Walnut Street: Splendid leads, kitsch, laughs, amens

The film Sister Act starring Whoopi Goldberg took place in a risky area of San Francisco. For the current production of the musical Sister Act at the Walnut Street Theatre, the Queen of Ange…

SOURCE: Philly.com at 05:58PM

Top 10 Takeaways from the Broadway League Spring Road Conference

Last week was cray-cray. In addition to all the awards season mishegoss (one of my favorite non-gentile words) and the 114 benefits (including my fave, Broadway Bets), last week was also the…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 05:58PM

The 2016 Tony Nominees: Actors in a Musical

Sure, the Tony Awards’ musical categories are always competitive. But for the 2015–16 season, the four acting categories seem more crowded with brilliant contenders than usual. G…

SOURCE: Backstage at 05:58PM

The 2016 Tony Nominees: Actors in a Play

The 2015–16 season saw several newcomers and veterans alike working at the top of their game—and on Broadway, the highest platform a theater star can reach. Get to know the 20 br…

SOURCE: Backstage at 05:58PM

Back on Stage: A 'Lost' Marx Brothers Musical

No score or book could ever be found for ‘I’ll Say She Is,’ the comedy troupe’s 1924 Broadway debut. But that didn’t stop actor and Marx Brothers aficionado Noah Diamond from re-cr…

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal at 05:58PM

Cirque du Soleil is cursed in New York by Elisabeth Vincentelli

Poor Cirque du Soleil: It can’t even get flop buzz in New York.The Canadian circus behemoth’s tried to establish a New York beachhead for years. But “Banana Shpeel” slipped up before…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 05:56PM

West End Review: Kenneth Branagh’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’ with Richard Madden, Lily James by Gordon Cox

Neither love nor hate make this “Romeo and Juliet” — the best so far of Kenneth Branagh’s ongoing season of West End plays — but haste. The actor-manager and his co-directo…

SOURCE: Variety at 05:55PM

Jake Gyllenhaal, Denis Villeneuve to Reunite for Crime Drama ‘The Son’ by Dave McNary

Jake Gyllenhaal’s Nine Stories and Bold Films are bringing Jo Nesbo’s crime novel “The Son” to the big screen. “Sicario” director Denis Villeneuve is atta…

SOURCE: Variety at 05:55PM

Matt Windman’s ‘The Critics Say …’ is a must-read book for theater awards fans by Sam Eckmann

If you’re a theatre nerd like me, you likely spend opening nights parsing through reviews to find out how the latest Broadway show fared with the critics. Amidst the cacophony of voices, y…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 05:54PM

Tony presenters will include Oprah Winfrey, Cate Blanchett by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- James Corden will have some big names helping him hand out Tony Awards: Oprah Winfrey, Cate Blanchett, Carole King, Audra McDonald, Saoirse Ronan, Patina Miller and N…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 05:53PM

'Hamilton' star Daveed Diggs enjoys access to new world by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- These days, Daveed Diggs finds himself in the eye of a hurricane. And it is quiet....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 05:53PM

Leona Lewis will lead the new cast of 'Cats' on Broadway by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- British singer Leona Lewis will play the ragged and lonely star Grizabella in the Broadway revival of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical "Cats."...

SOURCE: Associated Press at 05:53PM

The theater of Trump: What Shakespeare can teach us about the Donald by Charles McNulty

Harold Bloom subtitled his magnum opus on Shakespeare "The Invention of the Human" in recognition of the Bard's unprecedented ability to imagine the lives of others.  The question I've bee…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 05:52PM

East West Players lets fly a heartfelt take on 'La Cage aux Folles' by David Nichols

The best of times are now at the David Henry Hwang Theatre, where East West Players concludes its 50th anniversary season with an idiosyncratically endearing revival of “La Cage aux Folles…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 05:52PM

L.A. theater openings, May 29-June 5: '42nd Street' and more

This week: Come and meet those dancing feet... again!... with the return of the mother-of-all backstage musicals. Plus, Shakespeare’s back in season at Theatricum Botanicum in Topanga. Boo…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 05:52PM

Lauren Ambrose, Matt Bomer, and Kelsey Grammer Star in Amazon’s Summer Pilots by Dee Lockett

Amazon has announced its summer slate of pilots, set to debut June 17, most of which are shows to keep your children occupied. But there's a little something there for the 11+ crowd, too. We…

SOURCE: Vulture at 05:51PM

Streetdance Family review – from Barking to the world championships by Mike McCahill

This heartening dance-contest doc follows U-16 crew Entity to the big leagues, but shakes up the formula with an element of surpriseNot strictly affiliated to the established British franchi…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:51PM

British pop star Leona Lewis will star in Cats because apparently no Americans can sing by Adam Feldman

British pop star Leona Lewis will play faded-glamour puss Grizabella in the upcoming Broadway revival of Cats, the production confirmed today. This is good news for theater fans who had worr…

SOURCE: Time Out at 05:47PM

Oprah to join Tonys by Joe Dziemianowicz

Oprah Winfrey, a producer of best musical revival “The Color Purple, is among the starry presenters at the 70th annual Tony Awards.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 05:34PM

‘Paramour’ is unlovable by Joe Dziemianowicz

Cirque du Soleil’s first-ever Broadway spectacle boasts high-flying aerialists and acrobatic flippers — but the show still flops.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 05:34PM

Leona Lewis heads to 'Cats' by Joe Dziemianowicz

British pop star Leona Lewis has pounced on the role of Grizabella in the Broadway revival of "Cats."

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 05:34PM

Seth Rogen has miserable Crosswalk the Musical experience with James Corden

But Rose Byrne loved this rendition of "The Lion King."        

SOURCE: USA Today at 05:32PM

Exclusive Photo Coverage: Inside PARAMOUR's Gypsy Robe Ceremony! by Walter McBride

Cirque du Soleil- PARAMOUR is the organization's first production created specifically for Broadway and it opened last night at the Lyric Theatre.This marks the firstopening of the 2016-17th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:22PM

Alec Baldwin, Jason Alexander & More Set for Bay Street Theater's Annual Gala; B.D. Wong to Emcee! by BroadwayWorld

Bay Street Theater amp Sag Harbor Center for the Arts announces the25thAnnual Summer Gala, celebrating Bay Street's Silver Anniversary,totake place in Sag Harbor on the Long Wharf onJuly 9, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:22PM

A Life Worth Living? ‘Peer Gynt’ at CSC by Matthew Wexler

Fans of classical theater are probably most familiar with Henrik Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler and A Doll’s House — and if you’re a diehard, PEER GYNT may be on your radar. Written in 1867, t…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 05:13PM

Stars and the City: Shaina Taub’s New York by Amy Sapp

Shaina Taub, a multi-talented performer, singer and songwriter, is currently in Hadestown at the New York Theatre Workshop. The new folk opera offers an innovative take on the classic Orpheu…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 05:07PM

Review: One Man, Two Guvnors/Court Theatre by Kevin Greene

RECOMMENDED The integration of improvisation, scripted text and fourth wall breaks is surprisingly smooth in Court Theatre’s Midwest premiere of “One Man, Two Guvnors” after its succe…

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 05:00PM
Thursday, May 26, 2016 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Review: Paul Taylor Dance Company at The Kennedy Center by Lisa Traiger

The last living – and working – link to the founding generation of modern dance choreographers, Paul Taylor remains true to his values as a consummate dancemaker imbuing his works with i…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 04:56PM

It’s spring in the hearts of the characters of ‘Summer’ by Peter Marks

Cori Thomas’s comedic ‘When January Feels Like Summer’ closes Mosaic’s first season.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 04:52PM

Josh Grisetti, Leslie Kritzer & Catherine Brunell Take the Lead in Broadway's Something Rotten! by Ryan McPhee

Look who Broadway’s welcoming to the Renaissance! Great White Way alums Josh Grisetti and Leslie Kritzer will join the cast of Something Rotten! as Nigel Bottom and Bea, respectively, …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:52PM

Flying Solo in a Cage: Reflecting on Hyena by HowlRound

By Romana Soutus. Actress/Playwright Romana Soutus shares her process and experience performing her solo show Hyena.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 04:50PM

Group Says Hammerstein's Highland Farm Is Not for Sale by Robert Viagas

Plans are still afoot to turn it into a museum.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:45PM

Frothy musical gives audience a romping good time: review by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

Kevin Massey's winkingly straight-faced performance and John Rapson's multiple roles balance production well.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 04:45PM

Defiance Before Freedom: Rising Circle’s This Time by HowlRound

By Sarah Matusek. Sarah Matusek on the New York City production of This Time by Sevan K. Greene, adapted from the memoir Not So Long Ago by Amal Meguid, directed by Kareem Fahmy.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 04:41PM

Stephen Schwartz & Jeanine Tesori to Lead Fundraiser Combating North Carolina's 'Bathroom Law' by BroadwayWorld

On June 13th at The Cutting Room in New York City, over a dozen native North Carolina Broadway performers will join renowned composersStephen Schwartz and Jeanine Tesori for Broadway Voices …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:34PM

New Musical from Mama, I Want To Sing! Team Plans Workshop by Robert Viagas

We Are! is based on the lives of teens in a Harlem gospel group.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:26PM

The Trials of Oscar Wilde by Rex Reed

A glorious new production of 'The Judas Kiss' runs through mid-June at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 04:21PM

Beyond the School Play: High Schoolers Take the Stage With Keen Teens by American Theatre Editors

The program commissions playwrights to write plays for high school students from the five boroughs of New York City.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:16PM

The Duke Since Stagecoach: Wayne’s Westerns 1939-1976 by Trav S.D.

It’s John Wayne’s birthday! Why aren’t you having a party? You what? You don’t like John Wayne!? Haha, funny joke! I didn’t hear that! Now I’ve already do…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 04:13PM

New Musical WE ARE! to Receive Industry Workshop by BroadwayWorld

WE ARE, an original musical by the creators and producers of Mama, I Want To Sing, will have an industry workshop performance on Saturday, June 4 at 430PM at the Dempsey Theater, 127 West 12…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:13PM

See 25 dance troupes on 2 stages this weekend by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Bringing a wider audience to serious dance is the mission of the Spring to Dance Festival.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 04:09PM

Best Bets: Don't miss these Memorial Day events by Go! Magazine Staff

Our staff picks the best things to do this week — with a look ahead.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 04:09PM

Video Flash: Drama Desk Awards Host Michael Urie Drops by New York Live

The stage and screen star talks loving New York theater, getting starstruck, and onstage ad-libbing.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:00PM
Thursday, May 26, 2016 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Paul Taylor’s vintage works and classic joys by Sarah L. Kaufman

Works from 1970s and ’80s feature delight and mystery.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 03:52PM

CATS Pounces Back to Broadway with a Chart-Topping Star - Meet Leona Lewis! by BroadwayWorld

As reported earlier today, chart-topping British pop star Leona Lewis will officially take on the iconic role of 'Grizabella,' the Glamour Cat, in the first-ever Broadway revival of Andrew L…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:39PM

Photo Flash: Julianna Margulies Visits Beth Behrs & Company at MCC Theater's 'A FUNNY THING HAPPENED...' by BroadwayWorld

Last night, THE GOOD WIFE'sJulianna Margulies saw MCC Theater's latest show by Halley Feiffer, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Gynecologic Oncology Unit at Memorial Sloan-Kettering …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:39PM

Theater Director Ivo van Hove on ‘Crucible,’ Coming From Amsterdam to Broadway by Gordon Cox

Last fall, Amsterdam-based director Ivo van Hove had zero Broadway credits to his name. Six months later, he’s got two: “A View From the Bridge,” the critics-darling revival starring M…

SOURCE: Variety at 03:24PM

‘Dear Evan Hansen’ Will Move to Broadway in November by Lamarco McClendon

“Dear Evan Hansen” has solidified plans for its buzzed-about Broadway transfer, with producer Stacey Mindich planning a November openign at a Shubert Organization theater. The mu…

SOURCE: Variety at 03:24PM

Off Broadway Review: ‘Incognito’ Starring Charlie Cox by Gordon Cox

At the end of “Incognito,” a new play by Nick Payne (“Constellations”) at Manhattan Theater Club, one line of dialogue jumps out: “There is nothing whatsoever remarkable about …

SOURCE: Variety at 03:24PM

Fuse Theater Review: Peter Pan Prequel — A Little Too Heavy to Take Off by Arts Fuse Editor

At the Lyric Stage Company, Peter and the Starcatcher charms, but doesn’t quite take flight.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 03:20PM

Tony Nominees Show Us What'll Happen If Music Cuts Off Their Speech on Tony Night

GIFs of the Tony nominees showing us what they will do when the category comes on the telecast and if they get played off by music.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 03:15PM

London's Palace Theatre Wants to Look Like Hogwarts for Harry Potter Play by Robert Viagas

See the proposal for the redecoration of the theatre's facade.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:10PM

BWW TV: Cirque du Soleil's PARAMOUR Celebrates a High-Flying Opening Night! by Tv - Opening Night Special

Cirque du Soleil - PARAMOUR is the organization's first production created specifically for Broadway. PARAMOUR just opened last night, May 25 at the Lyric Theatre and BroadwayWorld was on ha…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:06PM
Thursday, May 26, 2016 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Odds & Ends: Ralph Fiennes' Richard III to be Broadcast Live, Hang Out After Hours With Andrew Rannells & More by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. Ralph Fiennes' Richard III to be Broadcast Live There’s no need for discontent if you couldn't get to London&…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:56PM

#TBT! Go Way Back When with Vintage Broadway.com Videos of Lin-Manuel Miranda, Laura Benanti, Jonathan Groff & More by Lindsey Sullivan

As you've likely gathered from our Tony Beat docu-series, Tony-centric Culturalist Challenges and extra-starry photo galleries, Broadway's biggest night is getting closer! From the p…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:56PM

Memorial to be Held for Steve Julian this Saturday by @ This Stage Staff

A memorial for longtime KPCC Morning Edition news host and LA STAGE Times contributor, Steve Julian, will be held this Saturday, May 28, at the Ace Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles. Doors will …

SOURCE: thisstage.la at 02:52PM

This Week in L.A. Theatre by Julio Martinez

IN THE NEWS It is surprising that broadcast TV juggernaut CBS is not underwriting this effort, but Deaf West Theatre—whose production of Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik’s Spring…

SOURCE: thisstage.la at 02:52PM

Leona Lewis to Star in 'Cats' Broadway Revival by Erin Strecker, Billboard

The singer will soon be all alone with her memories.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:50PM

Broadway Season Concludes Another Record-Breaking Run by Patrick Pacheco

Powered by the thrust engines of a rocket known as “Hamilton,” Broadway ended the current season on an all-time high in attendance and ticket sales. According to figures released by the …

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 02:37PM

Tony Award Countdown: 30 Years In 30 Days, THE LION KING's Julie Taymor Makes History, 1998 by Michael Dale

Minutes after Garry Hynes became the first woman to receive a Tony Award for directing, Julie Taymor became the second.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:24PM

'CURIOUS INCIDENT' to Offer Specially Priced Lottery in Celebration of Book's Anniversary by BroadwayWorld

The Tony Award-winning production of the National Theatre's THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME announces a 13 Ticket Lottery in celebration of the 13th Anniversary of Mark Had…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:24PM

Paul Taylor Company (review), elegant, genteel, pretty and fun to watch by Robert Bettman

When Jerry Garcia died I remember thinking, “I wish I’d seen the Grateful Dead live.” Everyone talks about how amazing they were in concert and even though I was never a Dead Head I …

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 02:24PM

Photos! An Inside Look at the Drama League Awards by Monica Simoes

Exclusive look at the stars mingling at the 82nd Annual Drama League Awards. Read the Playbill.com story.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:20PM

How Long Is ‘The Flick’? It Depends on the Seats by Erik Piepenburg

Annie Baker’s play features a fictional movie theater, and the ultimate running time can be a matter of design.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 02:16PM

My Favorite Song: Andrew Keenan-Bolger of ‘Tuck Everlasting’ by Amy Sapp

Tuck Everlasting was one of the first stories that I remember my mom reading aloud to my sisters and I. It made her so emotional. I remember being embarrassed. I would say, “Mom, stop …

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 02:10PM

The Benefits of Makari Skin Lightening Cream by Rino16

Skin care creams come in all different types of styles. There are certain skin creams that have ingredients that can help with dry patchy skin. The Makari skin lightening cream, for example,…

SOURCE: culturebytes.org at 02:07PM

‘Dear Evan Hansen’ to Move to Broadway by Amy Sapp

Dear Evan Hansen, the hit Off-Broadway musical which will end its limited run at Second Stage on May 29, will move to Broadway this fall. The show, which features a book by Steven Levenson (…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 02:07PM

My Favorite Song: Daveed Diggs of ‘Hamilton’ by Amy Sapp

I’m a very shy person. It’s easy when I’m talking to one person, but being in a group is difficult for me. I do love people. I love being in groups of people. I’m just aw…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 02:06PM

When Actors Wage Battle by Kevin Delin

Steven Leigh Morris reports the latest twist in the ongoing discussion about the preservation of intimate theater in Los Angeles: actor Ann Colby Stocking has filed an official wage claim ag…

SOURCE: footlights.click at 02:03PM
Thursday, May 26, 2016 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Review: Ten years past its prime, “Significant Other” comes across like a long pity party by Andrew Alexander and Jim Farmer

With Joshua Harmon’s Bad Jews a commercial success for Actor’s Express recently, the company has now turned to another work from the playwright, Significant Other, running through June 1…

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 01:59PM

See Jane the Virgin Star Get Ready to Join Broadway Cast of Chicago by Hannah Vine

Jaime Camil will play a limited engagement in the Tony-winning revival beginning May 31.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:58PM

From first thought to final thread: How the National Ballet of Canada brought life to The Little Prince by Matt Bobkin, Brice Hall

Designer Michael Levine maps his vision, from initial sketches to final results, giving beauty, mobility and durability to the new production

SOURCE: news.nationalpost.com at 01:39PM

The enduring relevance of a romanticized childhood and The Little Prince, for boys, girls and grown-ups by Sabrina Maddeaux, Special To National Post

'The Little Prince is one of the greatest books ever written – and I don’t mean children’s books – I mean the greatest ever written'

SOURCE: news.nationalpost.com at 01:39PM

X-Factor’s Leona Lewis Will Prowl Broadway in Cats by Tristan Halstead

After days of speculation, Cats has finally found its glamour cat Grizabella in Leona Lewis, the season 3 winner of “The X-Factor” in the UK, as confirmed by The Shubert Organization and…

SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 01:37PM

Photo Coverage: Meet the Nominees- THE COLOR PURPLE's Danielle Brooks by Walter McBride

On May 4, the 2016 Tony nominees flocked to the Paramount Hotel, where they met with the press for the first time since getting the big news. BroadwayWorld will be bringing you coverage from…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:31PM

The Public & International Rescue Committee to Host WELCOME HOME: A CELEBRATION OF WORLD REFUGEE DAY by BroadwayWorld

The Public Theater and International Rescue Committee announced today that a special free one-night-only Public Forum event, WELCOME HOME A CELEBRATION OF WORLD REFUGEE DAY, will take place …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:31PM

BWW TV Exclusive: Merri Sugarman, CSA Auditions for LES MISERABLES' Fantine on TURNING THE TABLES! by Turning The Tables

BroadwayWorld will be exclusively bringing you episodes of Turning the Tables- a new web series brought to you by the team that's brought you nothing before Find out what happens when Broadw…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:31PM

Lip Slip – The Judas Kiss by Jk Clarke

        by JK Clarke   While the deprivation of human rights of any person or group at any time is categorically unacceptable, it’s sometimes astonishing to examin…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 01:30PM

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show UK Tour by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Most people grew up with or know of The Very Hungry Caterpillar. One of the most iconic children’s books of all time has now been turned into an enchanting stage show w…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 01:30PM

Chekhov's 'The Seagull' gets a solid staging by the Artistic Home by Kerry Reid

Anton Chekhov's first major play always strikes me as a bit more claustrophobic than his later work. Unlike "The Cherry Orchard," with its prescient echoes of the decline of the Russian bour…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 01:26PM

PPE: a microplay about politics by the Guardian and the Royal Court – video by Guardian Staff

The public struggle to keep in step with politicians during the fallout of the financial crisis. David Annen, Cyril Nri and Eileen Walsh star in PPE, a microplay about the power of physical …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:19PM

'No Matter How Hard We Try' set in a world of hardships and despair by Kerry Reid

To put yourself in the right frame of mind for Dorota Maslowska's "No Matter How Hard We Try" at Trap Door Theatre, it helps if you stroll the 606 beforehand and run into a man in a wheelcha…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 01:18PM

Photo Flash: Stew & Heidi Rodewald's New Musical THE TOTAL BENT Opens at The Public Theater by BroadwayWorld

The Public Theaterpresents THE TOTAL BENT, with text by Stew and music by Stew andHeidi Rodewald, the team behind the Tony Award-wining musical Passing Strange, now through through Sunday, J…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:10PM

Photo Flash: CHICAGO's Next Leading Man, Jaime Camil, Meets the Press! by BroadwayWorld

The Broadway company of the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago will welcome Latin sensation amp 'Jane the Virgin' star Jaime Camil to its cast next week, marking his ret…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:10PM

TCG to Host 2017 National Conference in Portland by BroadwayWorld

Theatre Communications Group TCG, the national organization for theatre, proudly announces that the 27th annual TCG National Conference will take place in Portland, OR from June 8 to 10, 201…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:10PM

Laura Michelle Kelly, Corey Cott & Christine Dwyer Join BEST OF BROADWAY SINGS Concert Lineup by BroadwayWorld

The complete lineup for the Best of Broadway Sings, the next concert in the Broadway Sings concert series at the Highline Ballroom, will feature Corey Cott Newsies, Christine Dwyer Wicked, a…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:10PM

Goodman Theatre Opens Alice Rapoport Center for Education and Engagement by American Theatre Editors

The Chicago theatre's new 10,000 square foot space will host educational programs and two residencies.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:03PM

Paramour: Theater review by David Cote

The global neocircus giant Cirque du Soleil does things no else on Broadway can. Its acrobats execute quadruple backflips off a teeterboard, their heels seeming to brush the rigging high abo…

SOURCE: Time Out at 01:02PM

On “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down” by Trav S.D.

Today is the birthday of the late, great Levon Helm (1940-1912), the only American in The Band, but I think most of his fans will agree that he had enough America in him for a million Americ…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 01:00PM

Theater News: Constellations Set to Light Up Steppenwolf Stage

The romantically charged play begins its Chicago-premiere run this evening.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM

Photo Flash: Jane the Virgin Star Jaime Camil Gets Ready for Broadway's Chicago

Camil will make his Broadway musical debut in the production.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM
Thursday, May 26, 2016 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Coming to the Folger: The Merchant of . . . D.C.? by Geoffrey Himes

Playwright Aaron Posner grapples with the Shylock problem.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:42PM

Find Out Why Bright Star's Hannah Elless Thinks John Cusack, Mark Rylance & Boiled Peanuts Are the Best by Broadway.com

Age: 29 Hometown: Kalamazoo, MI Current Role: Bright Star's Margo Crawford, who works in a bookstore and falls for Billy Cane, played by A.J. Shively. Stage & Screen Cred: Elless m…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:39PM

Jane the Virgin's Jaime Camil Gets Ready for His Bow in Broadway's Chicago by Lindsey Sullivan

As previously reported, Jane the Virgin star Jaime Camil will rock a tux in Chicago as Billy Flynn beginning on May 31.! This is not his first stint on the Main Stem. One of the most well-kn…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:39PM

I Interview Playwrights Part 842: Jason Gray Platt by Adam Szymkowicz

Photo by Michele Crowe. Jason Gray Platt Hometown: Phoenix, AZCurrent Town: Brooklyn, NYQ:  What are you working on now?A:  -An immersive children's show about neurology, birds, an…

SOURCE: ADAM SZYMKOWICZ at 12:38PM

All Alone With the Memory: Leona Lewis to Play Grizabella in Broadway ‘Cats’ Revival by Michael Paulson

Ms. Lewis will play the Glamour Cat in the production, which Trevor Nunn, director of the original “Cats,” is overseeing.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:38PM

Tony Presenters Will Include Oprah Winfrey, Cate Blanchett by Cbskapost

James Corden will have some big names helping him hand out Tony Awards: Oprah Winfrey, Cate Blanchett, Carole King, Audra McDonald, Saoirse Ronan, Patina Miller and Nathan Lane have signed u…

SOURCE: CBS 2 TV at 12:32PM

Sydney Theatre Company’s Jonathan Church Steps Down After Nine Months by Olivia Clement

The artistic director said he has been unable to balance his other interests as hoped.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:31PM

THE MERCHANTS OF BOLLYWOOD – Peacock Theatre by Emma Clarendon

The Merchants of Bollywood is a vibrant, energetic production that reflects the popularity of Bollywood films perfectly.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:20PM

Project Shaw Presents GENEVA at Symphony Space's Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theatre by Marianka Swain

Gingold Theatrical Group's PROJECT SHAW, under the leadership of Artistic DirectorDavid Staller, continues its 11th Season when it presents its 114thconcert presentation with George Bernard …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:19PM

Chris Hoch, Steffanie Leigh & More Join Patti LuPone and Christine Ebersole in WAR PAINT at the Goodman; Full Cast Announced! by BroadwayWorld

Goodman Theatre announces the full company forWar Paint, a new musical starring two-time Tony Award winnersPatti LuPoneandChristine Ebersoleas cosmetics titans Helena Rubinstein and Elizabet…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:19PM

Chita Rivera, Sheldon Harnick and Stephen T. Rodd Honored at TADA! Gala by Hannah Vine

Jason Robert Brown, Melissa Errico and more performed at TADA!’s 30th Anniversary Gala, May 23 at Tribeca 360.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

New Feline Generation With Leona Lewis Meow in ‘Cats’ by Sandi Durell

      Chart-topping British pop star Leona Lewis will play the role of “Grizabella,” the Glamour Cat, in the first-ever Broadway revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s record-…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 12:15PM

Full Cast Announced for Patti LuPone-Christine Ebersole Musical War Paint by Andrew Gans

The new musical plays the Goodman this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:09PM

Tony Awards Presenters: Oprah Winfrey, Cate Blanchett & More by Patrick Hipes

Oprah Winfrey, Cate Blanchett, Carole King, Nathan Lane, Audra McDonald, Patina Miller and Saoirse Ronan will join nominees Steve Martin and Edie Brickell as presenters for the 70th Tony Awa…

SOURCE: Deadline at 12:04PM

Theater News: Broadway's Cats Revival Finds Its Memorable Grizabella

A British X-Factor winner will make her Broadway debut.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM

Theater News: Oprah Winfrey, Cate Blanchett, and More Announced as Presenters for 2016 Tonys

Steve Martin, Edie Brickell, and Carole King will also be among the stars onstage.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM

Theater News: The Phantom of the Opera to Welcome a New Christine and Raoul to Broadway

Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical runs at the Majestic Theatre.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM

Photo Flash: Clay Aiken and More Welcome Cirque du Soleil to Broadway as Paramour Opens

The new musical is running at the Lyric Theatre.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM

Photo Flash: A Passing Strange Reunion as Stew and Heidi Rodewald's The Total Bent Opens

Stew and Rodewald's new musical runs at the Public Theater.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM

Theater News: Hunchback of Notre Dame Star Erik Liberman and More Join New Musical War Paint

The new work with a cast led by Patti LuPone and Christine Ebersole makes its world premiere at the Goodman Theatre under the direction of Michael Greif.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM

Music News: Corey Cott, Christine Dwyer, and Laura Michelle Kelly Join Best of Broadway Sings

The concert will also star Brandon Victor Dixon, Jay Armstrong Johnson, and more.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM
Thursday, May 26, 2016 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Goodman's 'War Paint' adds two Chicago actors, others to cast by Morgan Greene

Casting is complete for the new musical "War Paint" starring Patti LuPone and Christine Ebersole as dueling makeup mavens, Goodman Theatre announced Thursday. Joining the cast are Chicago a…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 11:57AM

Spotlight On...Victoria Vance by Michael Block

Name: Victoria VanceHometown: Canton, OhioEducation: Various Theatre schools outside the U.S. Ohio University School Of Theatre BFASelect Credits: Unbroken Circle (St. Luke Theatre), Engagin…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 11:55AM

Oprah Winfrey, Cate Blanchett, Carole King & More Will Present at the 2016 Tony Awards! by BroadwayWorld

The Tony Awards have announced their first group of presenters for the 2016 Tony Awards which will broadcast live from the Beacon Theatre in New York City, on CBS, on Sunday, June 12th 800 -…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:52AM

Broadway Weekly Buying Guide, Powered by SeatGeek: May 26, 2016 by BroadwayWorld

Read on to catch up on this past week's trends May 20-26, 2016.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:52AM

Ali Ewoldt, Jordan Donica?and Rachel Eskenazi-Gold Announced for Broadway PHANTOM OF THE OPERA by Marianka Swain

Producers Cameron Mackintosh and The Really Useful Group announced today principal cast changes for the Broadway production of Andrew Lloyd Webber'sTHE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, directed by Haro…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:52AM

Official: CATS Finds Its Grizabella- Leona Lewis Will Play the Glamour Cat on Broadway! by BroadwayWorld

Producers The Shubert Organization and The Nederlander Organization announced today that chart-topping British pop star Leona Lewis will play the role of 'Grizabella,' the Glamour Cat, in th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:52AM

TWITTER WATCH: HAMILTON's Lin-Manuel Miranda's #HamOfThrones Mash-up Inspires Revolutionary GAME OF THRONES Tweets by Michael Dale

Fans are creating clever tweets matching pics from 'Game of Thrones' with HAMILTON lyrics.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:52AM

Nicole Kidman to Produce Vampire Drama Cuddles by Olivia Clement

The star has optioned the film rights to the Off-Broadway thriller.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:50AM

Broadway's Phantom of the Opera Announces Several Principal Cast Changes by Andrew Gans

Ali Ewoldt will be the long-running musical’s new leading lady.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:48AM

Equity and SDUK clash over who best represents directors by Matthew Hemley

A bitter war of words has erupted between new industry body Stage Directors UK and union Equity over who can best represent

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:42AM

Perfect Pair: Danny Burstein & Bartlett Sher by Suzy Evans

The actor and the director are collaborating for the fourth time on Fiddler on the Roof and discuss what makes their partnership work.

SOURCE: Broadway Style Guide at 11:39AM

Tonys: Oprah Winfrey, Saiorse Ronan, Cate Blanchett Among First Group of Presenters by The Hollywood Reporter

The awards show will be broadcast live from NYC on June 12.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:38AM

London fringe venue the Union launches youth scheme by Georgia Snow

The Union Theatre in London is launching a youth programme that will offer weekly performance classes. Bonnie Langford and Anna-Jane Casey have

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:34AM

Secondary theatre sellers should not be punished, says report by David Hutchison

Secondary theatre ticket sellers should not be banned or have their prices capped, according to a new report published by the government.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:31AM

British comedy chain wins second appeal against Glee producers by Matthew Hemley

A UK comedy chain has won a second appeal hearing against the producers of US television series Glee. Comic Enterprises Ltd, which

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:30AM

Phantom News! by Corine Cohen

BROADWAY’S LONGEST-RUNNING SHOW OF ALL TIME THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA ANNOUNCES PRINCIPAL CAST CHANGES FOR THE NEW YORK PRODUCTION BEGINNING MONDAY, JUNE 13   Broadway’s Box Office P…

SOURCE: broadwayshowbiz.com at 11:28AM

Ali Ewoldt & Jordan Donica Will Join The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway by Ryan McPhee

Two new faces are about to step into the lair. Broadway alum Ali Ewoldt and newcomer Jordan Donica will join the cast of The Phantom of the Opera. Beginning June 13, they will assume the rol…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:27AM

The Glamour Cat Arrives! Leona Lewis Will Play Grizabella in Cats on Broadway by Ryan McPhee

If you touch her, you’ll understand what happiness is, but please keep your hands (and paws) to yourself. The rumors were true and Leona Lewis will take on the role of glamour cat Griz…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:27AM

Cate Blanchett, Audra McDonald & More Will Present at 2016 Tony Awards by Imogen Lloyd Webber

The Broadway-bound Oscar winner Cate Blanchett, along with six-time Tony winner Audra McDonald and more have been tapped to present at the 2016 Tony Awards. Broadway’s biggest night wi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:27AM

Theatre News: West End Bares to run at the Novello Theatre

The raunchy theatre fundraiser is back for a seventh year

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 11:27AM

Theatre News: Paines Plough's Come To Where I'm From: London line-up anounced

Paines Plough work with Tamasha Theatre Company to support new writing

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 11:27AM

Features: In pictures: Bristol Old Vic through the years

We delved into the archives of the longest continuously-running theatre in the UK

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 11:27AM

Broadway Revival of Cats Finds Its Grizabella by Andrew Gans

Leona Lewis will star in the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:27AM

Steppenwolf announces final directors in 2016-17 season by Morgan Greene

Dexter Bullard and Hallie Gordon will join the 2016-17 season at Steppenwolf Theatre Company, the first under artistic director Anna D. Shapiro, as directors of the season's final production…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 11:26AM

Mamma Mia! and Wicked join West End Live line-up by Matthew Hemley

The Bodyguard, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Mamma Mia! and Matilda are among the shows taking part in this year’s West End

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:24AM

Tony Presenters Announced: Oprah Winfrey, Cate Blanchett, Audra McDonald, Nathan Lane more . . . by Sandi Durell

  The Tony Awards have announced their first group of presenters for the 2016 Tony Awards which will broadcast live from the Beacon Theatre in New York City, on CBS, on Sunday, June 12�…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 11:24AM

The Critics Say…57 Theater Reviewers in New York and Beyond Discuss Their Craft and Its Future by Darryl Reilly

The book is an in-depth exploration of the lives, mentalities, and views of notable writers about theater criticism in the present. It’s really only for those readers fascinated by an ins…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 11:21AM

Aisle View: Anna and the King by Steven Suskin

So many musicals to see, I know; but the show, which remains in exquisite condition, now strikes a tone -- emotionally, not just musically -- that has been absent in recent renditions.

SOURCE: Huffington Post at 11:21AM

Photo Coverage: Paper Mill Playhouse's WEST SIDE STORY Gives Sneak Peek! by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Paper Mill Playhouse will present Arthur Laurents, Leonard Bernsteinand Stephen Sondheim's classic musical West Side Story, directed by Paper Mill Playhouse's Producing Artistic DirectorMark…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:15AM

Will Swenson,?Zachary Levi?& More Will Take Part in STAND. UP. Reading by BroadwayWorld

Michael Kimmel's Songbird,The Last Goodbye new play, Stand. Up.,will be read for the first time onMonday, June 6th, 2016at300 PMfor a special industry presentation atBroadway Comedy Club 318…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:15AM

'70's Indie Film HESTER STREET to Be Adapted for Broadway by Movies News Desk

In a new interview with Indiewire, veteran film producer Ira Deutchman reveals that he plans to adapt Joan Silver's 1975 indie hit HESTER STREET to the Broadway stage, with help from produce…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:15AM

Photo Coverage: On the Carpet for Opening Night of Cirque du Soleil's PARAMOUR! by Walter McBride

Cirque du Soleil- PARAMOUR is the organization's first production created specifically for Broadway. PARAMOUR just opened last night, May 25 at the Lyric Theatre and BroadwayWorld was on han…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:15AM

BWW Interview: Ilana Levine Dishes Little Known Facts About Her New Podcast by Marissa Sblendorio

Little Known Factsis a podcast hosted by stage and film actress, Ilana Levine, best known for her role of Lucy in YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN. With her unique style of hosting, best des…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:15AM

The League of Professional Theatre Women Presents Actress and Dancer Carmen de Lavallade by Marianka Swain

The League of Professional Theatre Women is pleased to present CARMEN DE LAVALLADE, actress, dancer, choreographer, for the next Oral History interview. She will sit down with dance journali…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:08AM

BWW TV: Meet the Sharks and Jets of Paper Mill Playhouse's WEST SIDE STORY! by Tv - On The Road

Paper Mill Playhouse will present Arthur Laurents, Leonard Bernsteinand Stephen Sondheim's classic musical West Side Story, directed by Paper Mill Playhouse's Producing Artistic DirectorMark…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:08AM

Review Roundup: ‘Cirque du Soleil Paramour’ by Amy Sapp

Paramour, Cirque du Soleil’s first show created specifically for the Broadway stage, opened May 25 at the Lyric Theatre. Set in the Golden Age of Hollywood, Paramour combines a traditional…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 11:05AM

12 Theatres Join New Initiative for Latina and Latino Writers by Olivia Clement

As part of The Sol Project, Off-Broadway theatres will produce the work of a participating playwright.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:04AM

Patina Miller: Fashion Superhero by Carey

Originally published on Broadway Style Guide View this story online Versatility has been a defining aspect of Patina Miller’s career—both onstage and on the red carpet. The Tony winner w…

SOURCE: Carey Purcell at 11:04AM

Paramour Reviews, Photographs by New York Theater

In “Paramour,” its first musical produced specifically for Broadway, Cirque du Soleil grafts a Hollywood love triangle onto its high-flying acrobatics. Jeremy Kushnier portrays �…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 11:00AM

Theater News: Mint Theater to Present First New York Revival of A Day by the Sea

Austin Pendleton will direct the N.C. Hunter drama.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00AM

Theater News: Rupert Goold's Richard III, Starring Ralph Fiennes, to Be Broadcast Internationally

The Almeida Theatre production also stars Vanessa Redgrave as Queen Margaret.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00AM
Thursday, May 26, 2016 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Report From New York: Stunning Shuffle Along Is Paean To Ground-Breaking Theater by Bill Hirschman

Looking at faded and listening to primitive , you wonder what productions were really like live when vaudeville was surrendering to legit Broadway. The proud, answer is fired back in specta…

SOURCE: Florida Theater On Stage at 10:57AM

Review: Presto Change-O at Barrington Stage by Mark G. Auerbach

A world premiere musical about a family of magicians trying to regain the magic in their act. Commissioned and produced by Barrington Stage Company

SOURCE: thewestfieldnews.com at 10:56AM

Carole King and Audra McDonald Will Be 2016 Tony Presenters by Robert Viagas

The Tony ceremony is scheduled for June 12 on CBS-TV.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM

Photos! Julie Taymor and Brooke Shields at Paramour’s Broadway Opening Night by Hannah Vine

The international circus troupe tailors its first show expressly for Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:49AM

Stage Version of Hester Street Film in the Works by Andrew Gans

Carol Kane received an Oscar nomination for her performance in the 1975 indie hit.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:44AM

Julia Murney, Paul Nolan and Side Show Stars Join Autism Benefit Concert by Playbill Staff

The Arts for Autism Benefit Concert will take place June 20 at the Gershwin Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM

NEWS: West End Live features 25 shows & stars including Samantha Barks, Matt Cardle & Tom Chambers by Press Releases

WEST END LIVE with MasterCard takes place in Trafalgar Square on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 June 2016. Celebrating its 12th year, the free musical extravaganza showcases the best of the West …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:31AM

Samantha Barks & #StageFaves galore in 2016 West End Live line-up

Samantha Barks and Tom Chambers back in the West End, Beverley Knight and Matt Cardle reuniting post-Memphis, sneak-peeks of new shows including Murder Ballad and The Secret Garden, plus TON…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 10:31AM

#HamofThrones Proves Hamilton and Hodor Were Made for Each Other by John Bonazzo

Lin-Manuel Miranda's latest social media challenge led to memes of ice and fire.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 10:30AM

Hot Clip of the Day: Judy Garland Is Jumpin' Jumpin' at Carnegie Hall

Judy Garland is coming back to NYC thanks to Joan Ellison.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 10:23AM

Bottom: What it's like playing Shakespeare's most famous ass by Holly Williams, Holly Williams

Local amateurs are stepping in to play the role of Bottom alongside the professionals in the Royal Shakespeare Company's A Midsummer Night's Dream

SOURCE: The Independent at 10:22AM

Theatre News: Nicole Kidman to adapt London fringe show Cuddles

The production originally ran at London's Ovalhouse in 2015

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 10:22AM

Theatre News: Full West End Live line up announced

The event in June will bring together performances from shows across London's theatreland

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 10:22AM

Blogs: Sarah Crompton: Older actresses should not be pushed out to the margins

As a wealth of older women actresses take centre stage, Sarah Crompton applauds the trend

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 10:22AM

Watch Tony Host James Corden Put on The Lion King Crosswalk Performance You Didn't Know You Needed by Lindsey Sullivan

2016 Tony host James Corden may not rule Pride Rock just yet—but the crosswalk of Beverly Boulevard is another story. The Late Late Show host (and number one Phan) has been hailed for …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:22AM

Paul O’Grady & More Set to Star in London's Cinderella; Will Britney Spears Headline? by Imogen Lloyd Webber

No confirmation yet on whether the rumors are true and Britney Spears will be donning the glass slipper, but we have initial casting for the upcoming West End production of Cinderella. The 3…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:22AM

Joey Arias, Amber Martin and Molly Pope Are Headed to Afterglow by Adam Hetrick

The innovative live arts festival will return to Provincetown in September.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

Brian d'Arcy James Exits CBS Pilot SUPERIOR DONUTS, Based on Tracy Letts Comedy by TV News Desk

Broadway's Brian d'Arcy James has exited the upcoming CBS pilot SUPERIOR DONUTS, based on Tracy Letts' 2008 play.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:08AM

Backstage at the 2016 Helen Hayes Awards, the compilation video by Lorraine Treanor

DC Theatre Scene was invited to interview Helen Hayes Award recipients backstage at the Lincoln Theatre on Monday, May 23, 2016. Before heading there, Jill Kyle-Keith caught up with Hele…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 10:08AM

5 Films to See This Week in New York: ‘Chevalier,’ ‘Love & Friendship,’ and More by Craig Hubert

“Chevalier” (2015), directed by Athina Rachel Tsangari, Film Society of Lincoln Center, IFC Center, opens May 27Fans of Greek director Athina Rachel Tsangari’s “Attenberg” (2010) h…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 10:07AM

Watch James Corden Lead Guests in 'Crosswalk' Version of The Lion King by Andrew Gans

Rose Byrne and Seth Rogen joined the Tony-winning actor/host for excerpts from the hit Disney musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:03AM

El Tapeo offers half off Tapas and Sangria for World Tapas Day, June 16 by Michael J. Roberts

In honor of the very first World Tapas Day on Thursday, June 16, high energy, sleek restaurant and lounge, El Tapeo, 2100 Spring Road in [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 10:00AM

People You Should Know . . . Emily Hartford by Zack Calhoon

Emily Hartford is a co-founder and Director of Development of the New York Innovative Theatre Award-winning company Rabbit Hole Ensemble (est. 2005).  Emily is a director…

SOURCE: Visible Soul at 10:00AM
Thursday, May 26, 2016 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Photo Coverage: Cirque du Soleil's PARAMOUR Company Takes Opening Night Bows! by Walter McBride

Cirque du Soleil- PARAMOUR is the organization's first production created specifically for Broadway. PARAMOURjust opened last night, May 25at the Lyric Theatre and BroadwayWorld was on hand …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:49AM

Rory O’Malley, Julie Halston, Lauren Molina Set for Geneva Reading by Andrew Gans

George Bernard Shaw's 1938 satire of dictators has eerie resonance for today.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:48AM

GRACE NOTES: Thursday, May 26, 2016 by Susan Grace

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SOURCE: Grace Notes Subscription at 09:46AM

92nd Y’s Lyrics & Lyricists Series: I Have Confidence: Rodgers After Hammerstein by Darryl Reilly

Above the stage on a screen throughout the presentation were projected photographs illustrating Rodgers’ career and appropriate backdrops for the locales of the shows. Brief insightful vid…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 09:44AM

Review: Honky at curtainup.com-LA by Evan Henerson

Greg Kalleres's in-your-face drama

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 09:36AM

Peer Gynt by Sandi Durell

  by Carol Rocamora     Few classics pose as many challenges as Henrik Ibsen’s Peer Gynt. A formidable five-act dramatic poem, it was one of Ibsen’s first works, never int…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 09:34AM

Review: Paramour at curtainup.com by Elyse Sommer

Cirque du Soleil tackles Broadway as a real musical plus its usual acrobatic razzle-dazzle

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 09:27AM

Indecent **** - Signature Plays **1/2 "The Sandbox" - "Drowning" - "Funnyhouse of a Negro" by Barry

By: David Sheward Two highly theatrical productions demonstrate that the avant-garde stage can challenge as well as mystify. Paula Vogel’s Indecent at the Vineyard Theaters is a combinati…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 09:25AM

Features: Let's Talk About Sets: Lez Brotherston on Show Boat

The award-winning designer discusses the process of staging a show with a huge boat at its heart

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 09:21AM

JAMES & THE GIANT PEACH – Touring – Junior review by Thom Dibdin

"Hilarious": James and the Giant Peach is a book by Roald Dahl. A boy goes on an adventure with giant insects and a humungous peach.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:20AM

International news round-up: May 26 by The Stage

Funding cuts AUSTRALIA Eight of Australia’s most influential directors have joined forces to warn over the latest wave of cuts announced on May 13

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:19AM

Casting Announced for Return of Pantomime to the West End's London Palladium by Mark Shenton

Paul O'Grady, Julian Clary, Lee Mead and America's Got Talent winner Paul Zerdin will star.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:15AM

International: Reviving the Europe Theatre Prize in Romania by Ian Herbert

The Craiova International Shakespeare Festival, one of the most important of its kind, has just finished its 10th edition in the Romanian

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:07AM

Observe the Sons of Ulster Marching Towards the Somme review – full of rage by Mark Fisher

Citizens, GlasgowJeremy Herrin’s touring revival focuses on the stridency and the heavy tragedy of the 1985 Frank McGuinness play – at the expense of its subtletyRevived to mark the cent…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:06AM

riverrun, Finnegan’s Wake interpreted, part of Ireland 100 by Debbie Minter Jackson

Olwen Fouéré stands quietly in the front left corner of the stage. Without saying a word, she exudes a sense of peace, patience, mindfulness and awareness as she watches the audience enter…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 09:06AM

Review: Ireland 100: ‘riverrun’ by Olwen Fouéré by John Stoltenberg

DC audiences last saw Olwen Fouéré in Yaël Farber’s Salomé at the Shakespeare Theatre Company playing the narrator character Nameless Woman. With her striking long white hair, deep voc…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:06AM

Leah C. Gardiner and Penelope Skinner on The Ruins of Civilization by Victoria Myers

The day after opening night of The Ruins of Civilization, we talk to director Leah C. Gardiner and writer Penelope Skinner about the tone of the show, issues that inspired the play, cultural…

SOURCE: The Interval at 09:00AM

Bristol Hippodrome: ‘If a show is big in London, our audiences expect to see it here’ by Nick Smurthwaite

If the Bristol Old Vic has discovered the secret of eternal youth, Bristol Hippodrome is content to grow old gracefully. While it

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:00AM
Thursday, May 26, 2016 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Fuse Food Review: “Yeeros” — A Splendidly Traditional Gyro Joint by Gerald Peary

What fun to have meat carved off the revolving spit!

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 08:55AM

Stars of Vaudeville #981: Bob Fitzsimmons by Trav S.D.

Today is the birthday of the great pugilist Robert “Bob” Fitzsimmons (1863-1917), a.k.a. “Ruby Robert” and “The Freckled Wonder”. Contemporary description…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 08:50AM

VIDEO: Todrick Hall Amazes Once Again with Medley of Ariana Grande Hits! by TV News Desk

AMERICAN IDOL contestant, Broadway alum and MTV star Todrick Hall shared an all-new video yesterday featuring a medley of Ariana Grande songs sung in four-part, all by him

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:50AM

TELL ME ON A SUNDAY – Touring by Emma Clarendon

Jodie Prenger is exquisite in this stylish production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Don Black’s musical.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:39AM

Rocking Horse Winner premieres in Toronto by Trish Crawford

Tapestry Opera and Scottish Opera present adaptation of D.H. Lawrence story about a seemingly magical rocking horse.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 08:30AM

Off Script: How Zachary Levi Stays Good-Hearted for Broadway's 'She Loves Me' by Ashley Lee

"I say a prayer and try to get into a headspace where I’m thankful that this is my job and my life," the Tony nominee tells THR. Afterward, "it’s whiskey and pizza and fries. I’ll just…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:30AM

Offer: 20% off tickets to Minefield at the Royal Court by A Younger Theatre

Get 20% tickets to Minefield at the Royal Court Theatre Minefield, by Lola Arias | 2-11 June | #LIFT2016 What is a veteran: a survivor, a hero, a madman? The Falklands war represen…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 08:16AM

Theatre News: Kids Week line up announced

The annual scheme encourages families to visit shows across the West End

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 08:16AM

Photos: In pictures: Jekyll and Hyde celebrates opening night

Matthew Bourne and Arlene Phillips joined the cast at the first night of Drew McOnie's new adaptation

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 08:16AM

Kenny Morgan review – tragic tale of Terence Rattigan's secret lover by Lyn Gardner

Arcola, LondonMike Poulton’s play evokes a postwar Britain of curtain-twitching homophobia as it explores Rattigan’s relationships through references to The Deep Blue SeaThe actor Kenny …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:02AM

4.48 Psychosis, Lyric Hammersmith, review: Sarah Kane's final play about her suicidal depression compells by Steph Power, Steph Power

A first ever operatic setting by Royal Opera/Guildhall Composer-in-Residence Philip Venables for Sarah Kane's play

SOURCE: The Independent at 08:02AM

‘Love It Or List It’ host the new villainess in Ross Petty panto by Bruce Demara - Entertainment

Love It or List It star aims to bring on the boos replacing Ross Petty in holiday production of Sleeping Beauty.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 08:00AM

5 Best Movies Turned Into Broadway Plays And Musicals by Cbsexaminer

There are many popular Broadway musicals and plays that got their start on the silver screen. Here's a look at five of the best.

SOURCE: CBS 2 TV at 08:00AM
Thursday, May 26, 2016 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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THON MAN MOLIERE – Edinburgh by Thom Dibdin

The Moliere presented here is a man who can skewer others’ foibles while lacking any kind of awareness of his own faults. He also lacks much of an instinct for self-preservation and treats…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:45AM

VIDEO: Rose Byrne & Seth Rogen Perform Crosswalk the Musical: THE LION KING on 'Corden' by TV News Desk

On last night's LATE LATE SHOW, host James Corden welcomed Rose Byrne and Seth Rogen to his theater company ahead of their performance of THE LION KING in the crosswalk of Beverly Boulevard …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:38AM

Broadway AM Report, 5/26/2016 - Outer Critics Circle Awards and More! by Jessica Fallon Gordon

TODAY'S BIG NEWSThe Outer Critics Circle Awards ceremony will take place this afternoon. Check out the list of nominees and winners

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:38AM

BWW's On This Day - May 26, 2016

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on May 26 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:38AM

Review Round-Ups: Does Branagh's Romeo and Juliet impress?

The latest show in the Kenneth Branagh season opened at the Garrick Theatre on Wednesday

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 07:22AM

Theatre News: Shit-faced Shakespeare announces further dates

The production will extend its run at the Leicester Square Theatre

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 07:22AM

A SUBJECT OF SCANDAL & CONCERN – Finborough Theatre by Laura Kressly

Jamie Muscato does a fantastic job with Holyoake, particularly in the courtroom scenes, and the rest of the cast are a smooth ensemble of devout resistance against him. Muscato’s flawless …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:10AM

A View From Islington North, Arts Theatre, review: 'A bit disappointing and underpowered' by Paul Taylor, Paul Taylor

An evening of five political satirical playlets from David Hare, Caryl Churchill, Mark Ravenhill and Alistair Beaton ​

SOURCE: The Independent at 07:09AM

Almanac: Azar Nafisi on the affirmative power of fiction by Terry Teachout

“In all great works of fiction, regardless of the grim reality they present, there is an affirmation of life against the transience of that life, an essential defiance. This affirmation li…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:00AM

Competition: Win tickets to the UK premiere of Sideways: The Play at the St James Theatre by The Stage

Following an acclaimed sold out premiere at the La Jolla Playhouse, a brand new production of Sideways: The Play, directed by David

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:00AM

Ralph Fiennes’ Richard III to launch Almeida’s live-screening venture by Matthew Hemley

Ralph Fiennes’ turn as Richard III in the forthcoming Almeida Theatre production will be broadcast to cinemas globally as part of a

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:00AM
Thursday, May 26, 2016 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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KING LEAR – Birmingham by Jonathan Baz

There is a heartbreaking majesty to this Talawa Theatre production and in this anniversary year of Shakespeare’s death, and with more Lears on the way, Don Warrington sets the bar very hig…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:45AM

Mike Bartlett and Duncan Macmillan feature on new Paines Plough app by Georgia Snow

Mike Bartlett, James Graham, Alice Birch and Duncan Macmillan are among 90 writers whose plays feature on a new app being launched

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:31AM

Hall for Cornwall gets £5m grant towards expansion and refurb by Georgia Snow

Hall for Cornwall has been given £5 million from Arts Council England as it prepares to begin a major overhaul of the

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:26AM

Paul O’Grady, Julian Clary and Lee Mead cast in West End Cinderella by David Hutchison

Paul O’Grady, Lee Mead and Julian Clary have been cast in Cinderella at the London Palladium. O’Grady will appear as the Wicked

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:23AM

Controversial Streatham Playhouse begins search for operating company by David Hutchison

Developers behind a controversial new theatre in south London have begun the search for a company to operate the venue. Plans for

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:20AM

Casting Announced For Cinderella At The London Palladium by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Initial casting has been announced for the upcoming production of Cinderella to be presented at the London Palladium. The 32 strong cast will be led by Paul O’Grady as The …

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 06:19AM

NEWS: Paul O’Grady & Julian Clary lead all-star West End Cinderella by Press Releases

Initial casting is announced today for Qdos Entertainment’s London Palladium production of CINDERELLA. The 32 strong cast will be led by Paul O’Grady as The Wicked Stepmother, Julian Cl…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:13AM

Theatre News: Paul O'Grady and Julian Clary to star in Cinderella at London Palladium

The pantomime will open at the Palladium in December

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:12AM

Shakespeare First Folio fetches $2.75 million at auction by Associated Press

LONDON — A set of the first four editions of William Shakespeare's plays — dubbed the "Holy Grail of publishing" by Christie's auction house — sold Wednesday for almost 2.5 million po…

SOURCE: Boston Herald at 06:10AM

'The Total Bent,' 'Incognito' and 'Hadestown' reviews: an exciting week off-Broadway by Christopher Kelly

The latest works by Nick Payne ("Constellations") and Stew ("Passing Strange"), along with a clever musical take on the Orpheus myth, all land off-Broadway this week.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 06:10AM

Rose Byrne, Seth Rogen Do Sidewalk Lion King Musical With James Corden; Rogen Absolutely Nails His Role as 'The Moon' by Sean Fitz-Gerald

Best way to get revenge on the person who stole your Steve Jobs part? Well, as James Corden finds out above, making your rival (a.k.a. Seth Rogen) play "various scenery and stuff" …

SOURCE: Vulture at 06:06AM

What Should Connie Britton Do After Nashville? We Have Some Ideas by Tara Abell,e. Alex Jung

We here at Vulture have been intensely and uncommonly invested in the career and hair conditioner brand of Connie Britton. So when we heard that ABC had canceled Nashville, we were torn: It …

SOURCE: Vulture at 06:06AM

Theater Reviews: Stew’s The Total Bent and Cirque du Soleil’s Paramour by Jesse Green

Which would you rather experience in the theater: too many ideas or too few? The Total Bent, at the Public, is in the maximalist camp, offering in less than two hours a dense sociological hi…

SOURCE: Vulture at 06:06AM
Thursday, May 26, 2016 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Today on Broadway: Thursday, May 26, 2016 by James Marino

Listen: @DearEvanHansenMakes a Move, @DivaRobbie Recaps #ColorPurple Change “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre headlines of t…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM

Romeo and Juliet review – Branagh gives tragedy a touch of la dolce vita by Michael Billington

Garrick theatre, LondonLily James’s Juliet has a boozy balcony scene, Richard Madden’s Romeo seems genuinely inflamed by love and Derek Jacobi is a lounge-lizard MercutioThere are many w…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:48AM

Initial Casting For Strictly Limited Cinderella Panto At The London Palladium: Julian Clary, Paul O'Grady And More Confirmed

Initial casting is announced today (26 May 2016) for Qdos Entertainment’s London Palladium production of Cinderella.  The 32 strong cast will be led by Paul O’Grady as The W…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 05:46AM

'Romeo and Juliet': Theater Review by Leslie Felperin

Richard Madden and Lily James are reunited on stage by their 'Cinderella' director Kenneth Branagh for this London production.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 05:37AM

Jonathan Church steps down as artistic director of Sydney Theatre Company after nine months by Matthew Hemley

Jonathan Church has stepped down from his role as artistic director of Sydney Theatre Company after nine months, admitting that it had

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:27AM

Review: Jekyll & Hyde (Old Vic)

Drew McOnie reimagines Robert Louis Stevenson's classic tale at the Old Vic

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:07AM

Video: Opening night: Jekyll & Hyde at the Old Vic

Drew McOnie brings dance back to the Old Vic for the first time in 16 years

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:07AM

Alistair Smith: Audition fees are just the tip of the iceberg by Alistair Smith

Audition fees have long been a serious bone of contention for aspiring actors wanting to get into drama school. They are also

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:00AM

Explore Bristol, the South West’s thriving centre for performance by Eleanor Turney

For a city with fewer than half a million residents, Bristol is home to a huge number of theatre venues, companies and

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:00AM

Stowe Center Presenting Social Justice Awards by Carole Goldberg

The annual Stowe Prize Award presentation will take place at a Big Tent Jubilee on Thursday, June 2, at 6 p.m., on the grounds of the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center, 77 Forest St., Hartford, f…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 05:00AM
Thursday, May 26, 2016 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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ROMEO AND JULIET – West End by Libby Purves

Kenneth Branagh’s entire season has been built on one universal truth. From star to stage-sweeper, pack the production with the best talent and glorious things will inevitably follow. Why …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 04:53AM

Minefield: the Falklands drama taking veterans back to the battle by Lyn Gardner

In Lola Arias’s new theatre piece, those who fought on opposing sides of the conflict explore their memories togetherLater this week, Lou Armour, a special needs teacher, and Gabriel Sagas…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:48AM
Thursday, May 26, 2016 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Theater openings for May 27-June 2

Sunday "The North Pool": A high school student is called in to the vice principal's office for a crime he may or may not have committed in the latest from Interrobang Theatre. Through June 2…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 03:00AM
Thursday, May 26, 2016 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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'A kind of tragedy': why we turned the Chilcot Iraq inquiry into a play by Richard Norton-Taylor

As the Chilcot inquiry prepares to report, a Guardian writer explains why he co-created a play out of its astonishing testimonyMore than 100 witnesses spoke at the Chilcot inquiry and its lo…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:42AM

BWW Review: Cirque du Soleil Attempts An Original Book Musical With PARAMOUR by Michael Dale

While the artists of Cirque du Soleil splendidly do what they're famous for, the writers of this lavish musical seriously underachieve.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:26AM

Susan Elkin: How do you bridge the gap between drama school and professional acting? by Susan Elkin

Shout! The Mod Musical runs at the Royal Court, Liverpool, until June 4. But this isn’t an ordinary show – it is

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM

Stephanie Street: Actors may not be saving lives, but they still deserve respect by Stephanie Street

You will by now have noticed my predisposition to using a medical analogy. This has something to do with the guilt I

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM

Mark Shenton’s theatre picks: May 26 by Mark Shenton

Despite the bank holiday, there’s no let-up in the openings this week or of shows beginning previews. They’re just being compressed into a

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM
Thursday, May 26, 2016 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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On the Couch with Mariaa Randall by Arts Review

Who is Mariaa Randall? I am a Gulibul, Githabul and Yaegl Woman from the Far North Coast of NSW. I traded the country in for the city, so that I could dance because I wanted (still do) to …

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 01:51AM

Frankie Manning | Obituary by Eileen Feeney

Choreographer, dancer and pioneer of the lindy hopFrankie Manning, the superlative dancer of the lindy hop, has died aged 94. In his 2007 autobiography, Frankie Manning: Ambassador of Lindy …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:44AM

Cirque de Soleil’s Paramour review – 'Muddle, miscalculation and mayhem' by Alexis Soloski

Lyric Theatre, New YorkThe popular circus troupe’s first Broadway show is a cacophony of ridiculous extravagance, from an erotic aerial pas de deux to … zombiesFitfully thrilling and con…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:44AM

Anthony Warlow wins prestigious Helen Hayes Award by Arts Review

At a ceremony in Washington DC this week, Australia’s leading musical theatre performer Anthony Warlow was awarded the prestigious 2016 Helen Hayes Award for Lead Actor in a Musical for h…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 01:33AM

Exploring The National Art Museum of China by Joe Patti

Last day of my China trip travelogue. There are some issues that I plan to cover in the future, but they will be more focused on policy than showing off pictures. Lord knows, I have tons mor…

SOURCE: Butts In The Seats at 01:19AM

Exploring 'Suicide Squad' at DC Universe Exhibit by Young Hollywood

Exploring 'Suicide Squad' at DC Universe Exhibit Don your capes and leave your secret identities behind as YH heads to Warner Bros. Studios for DC Universe: The Exhibit! Actor and DC Comics …

SOURCE: Young Hollywood at 01:00AM

Interviews: Bob and Tobly McSmith Break the Musical With the Kardashians Off-Broadway

The downtown songwriting duo have also penned Bayside! The Musical!, Showgirls! The Musical!, and Full House! The Musical!

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00AM

Solo Celebration pumps up the volume on one-person shows by Chris Jones

Here's what's hot. Solo shows. Consider: Max McLean, an actor with a long and successful track record of commanding the stage alone, returns this summer to the Mercury Theater with his lates…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 01:00AM
Thursday, May 26, 2016 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Blood on the Dance Floor by Arts Review

An unapologetic, passionate and visceral narrative that traverses time, space and characters, Blood on the Dance Floor explores the legacies and memories of bloodlines, the need for commu…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 12:43AM

Edinburgh festival 2014 review: Backstage in Biscuit Land – Tourette's and theatre make a joyous combo by Lyn Gardner

Pleasance Courtyard, EdinburghJess Thom's condition lends her show an absurdist edge Samuel Beckett would be proud of in an hour that demonstrates unpredictability can be a real spur for cre…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:34AM

Entertainment in Soviet Russia - archive, 26 May 1926 by Arthur Ransome

26 May 1926: Wireless, the kinematograph and the theatre are all more or less intellectual amusements. There are plenty of other pastimesA good deal of Moscow’s spare time, like the spare …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:34AM

Second Stage's FRIEND ART, Starring Constantine Maroulis, Opens Tonight by BroadwayWorld

Second Stage Theatre begins the 2016 Uptown Series with the world premiere of Sofia Alvarez's FRIEND ART, opening today, Thursday, May 26 at the McGinnCazale Theatre.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:22AM

The Art of Collecting by Westport Country Playhouse

By Playhouse StaffDuring Art/Red in rep, the Playhouse lobby featured collections from WCP staff, supporters & friends.Art is more than paintings or sculpture. The act of curating a pers…

SOURCE: Westport Country Playhouse at 12:16AM

Art Around Westport by Westport Country Playhouse

By Kathy BennewitzWestport Town CuratorAfter seeing Art/Red in Rep, we hope that you will take a look at some of the local art around Westport & our area. These are just a few of the loc…

SOURCE: Westport Country Playhouse at 12:16AM

Their Recent History: See How 2016’s Tony Nominees For Best Revival of a Musical Were Re-Invented by Mark Ezovski

Look back at how the four productions introduced themselves to the press and the Broadway community.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02AM

Original Mame Cast Gathers for 50th Anniversary Reunion Today by Robert Viagas

Tony-winning actress Angela Lansbury leads a salute to the Jerry Herman musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Friend Art Opens Tonight by Olivia Clement

The Second Stage world premiere stars Constantine Maroulis.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

The Breakout Season and the Evolution of Diversity on the Great “White” Way by Marcus Scott

A dozen actors and creatives—including Kenny Leon, Alex Lacamoire, Audra McDonald, Sophie Okonedo, Ruthie Ann Miles and more—weigh in on the season that challenged the status quo and rai…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

What Was Your First Job in the Business? by Ruthie Fierberg

From designing their high school productions to painting flats for their mentors, the 2016 Tony-nominated designers for lighting, scenic and costume design reveal where they got their start.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Stage preview: Front Porch stages American roots musical 'Spitfire Grill' by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Rachel Stevens has been keeping some pretty cool company on her way back to Pittsburgh to do her own thing.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 12:00AM

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