Sunday, May 29, 2016 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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Anthony Warlow wins Helen Hayes Award by Cassie Tongue

  At a ceremony earlier this week in Washington DC, it was announced that Australian musical theatre favourite Anthony Warlow has been awarded the prestigious 2016 Helen Hayes Award for…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 11:58PM

Bianco Del Rio – Not Today Satan by Arts Review

Judging by the crowd which packed the Playhouse Theatre for Bianca Del Rio’s single Canberra performance, the television show, RuPaul’s Drag Race has a lot of viewers in Canberra. Bianc…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 11:56PM

Half Moon Bay 2016 by Darryl Reilly

That’s the familiar set up of author Dan Moyer’s engaging contemporary romantic comedy of the two-character "Half Moon Bay." As Mr. Moyer’s lost souls get to know each other, persona…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 11:46PM

Little Shop of Horrors by Arts Review

A production design that looked dwarfed in the Canberra Theatre, together with a sound design which rendered most of the lyrics unintelligible, combined to take the gloss off the highly anti…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 11:14PM

Photo|Video: Meet the Complete Cast of AMERICAN IDIOT Manila Premiere by Erickson Dela Cruz

Telecom giant Globe and theater company 9 Works Theatrical co-produce the smash rock musical AMERICAN IDIOT by Green Day on a limited engagement from Friday, June 24, until Sunday, July 10, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:10PM
Sunday, May 29, 2016 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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St. Louis theater artists mourn for actor B. Weller by Judith Newmark St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Weller, who worked at Washington University, appeared on many stages here

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 10:51PM

African Arts Festival outgrows Forest Park space by Ashley Jost St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Born out of Washington University 25 years ago, the African Arts Festival has taken a life of its own.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 10:51PM

A 2016 Summer Festival Guide for European Opera Lovers by Warwick Thompson

European opera festivals this year offer something to suit every taste. New works take a bow, older ones get a fresh look, and dependable warhorses show they can still light up the house. So…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 10:41PM

Howie the Rookie – Old Fitz return season by Cassie Tongue

The Old Fitz and Howie the Rookie are a match made in theatrical heaven. The scrappy black box theatre in the belly of a beloved pub seems like exactly the right place for Mark O’Rowe’s …

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 10:21PM

Comedian Doug Stanhope accused of 'bullying' Telegraph journalist on Twitter by Matt Trueman

US standup branded 'a bully with a microphone' after targeting Allison Pearson for her views on assisted suicideAmerican standup comedian Doug Stanhope has faced criticism after a tweet wish…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:03PM
Sunday, May 29, 2016 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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Review: ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ Prevails in Bryant Park by Andy Webster

The Drilling Company’s brave ensemble, Shakespeare in the Parking Lot, exuded an energy eclipsing the ambient sounds of the city.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 09:10PM

Review: Sarah Ruhl's fanciful 'Peter Pan' doesn't fly high enough at Berkeley Rep by Karen D'Souza

'For Peter Pan on her 70th Birthday,'a quirky new fable from brilliant playwright Sarah Ruhl, feels intriguing but unfinished in its West Coast premiere at Berkeley Rep.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 09:07PM

Review: Cheeky 'Much Ado' mashup kicks off Cal Shakes season by Karen D'Souza

Jackson Gay and 'House of Cards' writer Kenneth Lin remix Shakespeare's 'Much Ado About Nothing' into a gender-bending romantic comedy that benefits from a stellar cast.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 09:07PM

Upcoming Equity Auditions Sunday, May. 29 by Audition Roundup

Updated this week Check out upcoming Equity Auditions from Sunday, May 29, 2016 for both productions in your area and around the country including whatwhenwhere and how to audition

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:04PM
Sunday, May 29, 2016 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Intrepid’s ‘Song’ gives Guthrie his due by James Hebert

Musical saga proves insightful and inspiring.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 08:47PM

A thought-provoking, vibrant ‘Bird’ at Cygnet by Anne Marie Welsh

Don’t let the in-your-face title fool you. Aaron Posner’s hilarious and heartbreaking riff on “The Seagull” offers an affecting and affectionate update of Chekhov’s 1896 breakthrou…

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 08:47PM

‘The Secret Garden’ at Arden Theatre Company (second review) by Steve Cohen

A melodramatic story is the starting point, but what elevates this production is the grand, almost-operatic vocal score and its classy cast.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 08:47PM

SDMT’s ‘42nd Street’ taps into magic by James Hebert

If streets have feelings (and egos), 41st and 43rd must be crying their asphalts off about now. The movie and musical “42nd Street” have long given that stretch of pavement at the heart …

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 08:47PM

Mark Cofta’s June theater picks by Mark Cofta

Thought you had to say sayonara to the scene in June? Think again. The greater Philadelphia area has more summer theater options than ever.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 08:47PM
Sunday, May 29, 2016 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Review: Cuttin’ It, Young Vic by Dani Kolanis

Cuttin’ It is a beautiful little firecracker of a play with a powerful message. Charlene James’s new play, produced in association with the Young Vic and Royal Court, takes the form of t…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 07:33PM

Review: Voyager, New Diorama Theatre by Bethany Dickinson

Having just seen the New Diorama’s play Down And Out In Paris last week at the Greenwich Theatre, it’s safe to say they are a powerhouse. Artistic Director David Byrne is creating physic…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 07:33PM
Sunday, May 29, 2016 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Tom Allen: how a homophobic rant led me to come out in my standup act by Tom Allen

I'd never really talked about being gay in my comedy show – until I was bombarded with abuse for kissing my date in Soho• Full Edinburgh festival 2014 coverage• Al Lubel: my performanc…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:50PM

Review: Haymarket – The Anarchist’s Songbook (Underscore Theatre) by Scotty Zacher

The story told in Underscore Theatre's world premiere is not only of historical significance but one with a sweep and grandeur worthy of musical theater. Writers Alex Higgin-Houser and compo…

SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 06:50PM

Review: Kes, West Yorkshire Playhouse by Adam Bruce

One of theatre’s special characteristics is the way in which it engages its audience through the power of imagination. It can transport us to new worlds, lands and time periods through…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 06:32PM

Review: ‘Cherchez La Femme’ Struggles to Find Its Groove by Charles Isherwood

Its talented cast performed with infectious gusto. But this musical featuring the work of Kid Creole and the Coconuts is overwritten with an awkward plot.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 06:01PM

Opera Review: ‘Romeo et Juliette’ by Lyric Opera Baltimore at The Lyric by Mark Beachy

In an interview with MD Theatre Guide, soprano Sarah Joy Miller, who plays in the title role as Juliet, shares that “With everything going on in the world, the story of Romeo and Julie…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 06:00PM
Sunday, May 29, 2016 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Review: ‘Superior Donuts’ at Maryland Ensemble Theatre by Peter Winnard

Humor and calories abound in Maryland Ensemble Theatre’s production of Superior Donuts, written by Tracy Letts and directed by Gené Fouché. Set in uptown Chicago, the play follows the st…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 05:33PM

Review: The Threepenny Opera, National Theatre by Rob Ellis

Bertolt Brecht: hated by students who don’t understand him, loved by the rest of us who still don’t really understand him. The Threepenny Opera is perhaps his most theatrical ‘play…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 05:26PM
Sunday, May 29, 2016 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Six 'Steel Magnolias' and Truvy's beauty salon at Bucks County Playhouse

Richard Harling has written a number of works populated mainly by female characters that show a deft understanding of his subject matter. While the "not about us without us" crowd …

SOURCE: Philly.com at 04:58PM

Review: In ‘The Dresser,’ Ian McKellen and Anthony Hopkins Give Riveting Performances by Neil Genzlinger

A stage actor struggling with the demons of old age is propped up by his personal assistant in this period piece, set during World War II.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 04:58PM

Tony Awards Close-Up: Lin-Manuel Miranda Tells Us Why He is the Lobster Inside the HAMILTON Pot by BroadwayWorld TV

He has won a Pulitzer Prize, appeared on the cover of Time Magazine, performed on the Grammy Awards...and that's all just in the past few months. Now Lin-Manuel is taking the Tony Awards by …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:38PM

Broadway at the Cabaret - Top 5 Cabaret Picks for May 30-June 5, Featuring Laura Michelle Kelly, Barrett Foa, and More! by Louisa Brady

Broadway's 40 theatres aren't the only places to catch performances from your favorite stars Well after Broadway orchestras begin their overtures, ensemble members take their dance breaks, a…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:38PM

Review: ‘Guys and Dolls’ at 2nd Star Productions by Danielle Angeline

2nd Star Productions’ highly entertaining Guys and Dolls is a lively, colorful production about charming guys and their frustrated dolls. Based on characters and a story by Damon Runy…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 04:34PM

FST seeks barbershop harmony with ‘Fabulous Lipitones’ by Jay Handelman

A new play about a barbershop quartet who find a surprising choice when they need a replacement... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 04:22PM

Sam Mendes Spills the (English Breakfast) Tea on the Future of James Bond, Says 'It Will Not Be What You Expect' by Devon Ivie

The tumultuous casting of a new James Bond aside, Ian Fleming's universe just lost one prime asset: director Sam Mendes. Appearing at the Hay Festival of literature in Wales on Saturday…

SOURCE: Vulture at 04:22PM

London Theater Review: ‘The Threepenny Opera’ with Rory Kinnear by Gordon Cox

Born out of Germany’s economic meltdown in the 1920s, “The Threepenny Opera” puts the destitute and desperate onstage — a remarkable thing at the time. Rather than refresh its re…

SOURCE: Variety at 04:22PM

Travel: On the trail of the 'Phantom of the Opera' by Jay Handelman

A student breaks away from the routine sights and finds excitement at Opera Garnier made famous in a certain novel and musical... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 04:22PM

This Week on Broadway for May 29, 2016: The Total Bent and Hadestown by James Marino

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere discuss The Total Bent @ The Public Theater, Hadestown @ New York Theater Workshop, Chita Rivera at Café Carlyle, The Roger Rees Awa…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 04:03PM

The Judas Kiss by Victor Gluck, Editor-In-Chief

British film star Rupert Everett gives a bravura performance as playwright and author Oscar Wilde in the Chichester Festival Theater revival of "The Judas Kiss" by David Hare now at the BAM …

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 04:01PM
Sunday, May 29, 2016 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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DEAR EVAN HANSEN by Laura

Everything about this musical is deft and subtle except for the emotional impact which left me...

SOURCE: showbuzznyc.com at 03:41PM

A cheap take on The Threepenny Opera | Letters by Letters

The Threepenny Opera at the English National Theatre (Songs for the louche and low-life, 28 May) gave that theatre an unparalleled opportunity to intervene in our public life, as the authors…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:40PM

Season Highlights. Jake Gyllenhaal in a Sondheim. Cynthia Erivo not Superwoman (but close.) Week in NY Theater by New York Theater

This season’s Broadway stats, according to The Broadway League: 13,317,980 visitors (up 1.6 percent from 2015) $1.373 billion gross (up .6 percent from last year) Average ticket price: $10…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 03:37PM
Sunday, May 29, 2016 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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BWW Exclusive Audio: Dame Judi Dench on Shakespeare, Playing Grizabella, Broadway Return by Broadwayradio

Last week BroadwayWorld's Matt Tamanini released anarticle based ona discussion with the legendary Dame Judi Dench in which they discussed the importance of the works of William Shakespeare …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:34PM

Five Highlights From Last Week’s AJ, Endless Arts Planning Edition by Douglas McLennan

When arts planning becomes the point rather than the process. Why your creativity may be dependent on being bored. Are MFA degrees a waste of time if you want to be an artist? Broadway break…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 02:18PM
Sunday, May 29, 2016 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Photo Coverage: Meet the Nominees- BLACKBIRD's Michelle Williams 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 01:30PM
Sunday, May 29, 2016 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Fuse Coming Attractions: May 29 through June 7 — What Will Light Your Fire This Week by Arts Fuse Editor

Arts Fuse critics select the best in film, theater, dance, music, visual arts, and author events for the coming week.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 12:37PM

Blogs: Bristol Old Vic feels like home for so many

Kris Hallett reports back from the birthday celebrations at the Bristol Old Vic this weekend

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 12:31PM

STAGE TUBE: SHE LOVES ME's Jane Krakowski Talks Being a 'Second Banana' on CBS Sunday Morning by Stage Tube

Jane Krakowski, recently nominated for a Tony Award for this season's revival of SHE LOVES ME, stopped by CBS Sunday Morning to chat with Rita Braver about SHE LOVES ME, working with Tina Fe…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:24PM

Exclusive Podcast: 'Something New' Welcomes Engaged Actors Tim Eliot and Lauren Sowa by Something New

In Episode 411 of 'Something New' -- a musical theatre podcast that interviews artists and premieres original songs -- award-winning songwriter Joel B. New sat down with Tim Eliot and Lauren…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:24PM

Director Alisa Palmer on her new play Body Politic and LGBT identities by Brad Wheeler

Th Buddies in Bad Times production is a historical reimagination of controversies surrounding the gay publication The Body Politic

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 12:00PM
Sunday, May 29, 2016 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Matt Bogart and Whitney Bashor On The Ingredients of Long-Lasting Love by Olivia Clement

The stars of Himself and Nora, a musical about two great literary lovers, open up about what made the relationship such a success.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:59AM

Spotlight On...Antonio Minino by Michael Block

Name: Antonio Minino.Hometown: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.Education: Universidad Pedro Henriquez Urena, Universidad APEC, Escuela Nacional de Bellas Artes, Michael Howard Studios, Lar…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 11:57AM

Tony Award Countdown: 30 Years In 30 Days, THE FULL MONTY's Boys Let It Go, 2001 by Michael Dale

Patrick Wilson, John Ellison Conlee, Jason Danieley, Andre De Shields, Marcus Neville and Romain Fruge were the naked boys singing on the 2001 Tony telecast.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:22AM

KENNY MORGAN – Arcola Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Mike Poulton’s powerful play is brought to heartbreaking life in this production directed by Lucy Bailey. Kenny Morgan tells the story of the actor Kenneth Morgan and his turbulent relati…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:16AM

Daisy Eagan, Max Crumm and More Debut New Broadway Sessions 'Beach Party' on Fire Island, 5/30 by BroadwayWorld

This Monday Memorial Day night, May 30th, Broadway Sessions begins its new weekly summer residency at the The Ice Palace in Cherry Grove, Fire Island. The Broadway Sessions 'Beach Party' wil…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:13AM

BWW Flashback: TUCK EVERLASTING Concludes Broadway Run Today by BroadwayWorld

TUCK EVERLASTING plays its final performance today, Sunday, May 29, 2016 at 730pm after playing 28 previews and 39 regular performances at Broadway's Broadhurst Theatre 235 W. 44th St..TUCK …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:13AM

Peggy Spencer obituary by Veronica Horwell

Teacher, choreographer and popular judge on the BBC’s Come DancingAlthough Peggy Spencer’s life revolved around the ballroom, she never thought of herself as a dancer or choreographer; s…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:13AM

Top Ticket: Three shows to watch May 29 to June 4 by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

The National Ballet's Le Petit Prince, IMissYou and the Combustion Festival.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 11:00AM
Sunday, May 29, 2016 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Marco Ramirez’s Ferocious Propulsive The Royale Roars Through GableStage by Bill Hirschman

Audiences will relish the superb GableStage production of The Royale -- Miami native Marco Ramirez’s insightful pile-driving play about boxing, celebrity, racism, race relations and person…

SOURCE: Florida Theater On Stage at 10:57AM

VIDEO: Sri Lankan Director Inspired by David Bowie for “Alone in a Valley” by Robert Michael Poole

Sri Lankan director Boodee Keerthisena intentionally aims to confuse audiences with his latest work “Alone in a Valley.” So much as that the audience at Okinawa International Movie Festi…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 10:47AM

ARF Designer Showhouse by Barry

ARF TRANSFORMS THRIFT AND TREASURE SHOP INTO STUNNING DESIGNER SHOWHOUSE The Animal Rescue Fund of The Hamptons (www.arfhamptons.org) hosted a cocktail party and sale at the ARF Thrift …

SOURCE: theaterlife at 10:44AM

From Broadway To TV, An Actress' Death Takes Us Down Cultural Rabbit Hole

Beth Howland died in December at age 74. One of her best known roles, was as the original Amy in Stephen Sondheim's "Company." Looking into her past can lead you down a pop culture spiral.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 10:44AM

'Awards Chatter' Podcast — 2016 Tonys Actress Roundtable (Lupita Nyong'o and 6 Other Standouts) by Scott Feinberg

The 2014 Oscar winner, as well as Jessica Lange, Michelle Williams, Megan Hilty, Jessie Mueller, Cynthia Erivo and Laura Benanti, join THR's Scott Feinberg to discuss their lives, work and t…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:39AM

It’s Arthur Miller Time – New Revival ‘The Price’ by Sandi Durell

  It sometimes takes 100 years to be awarded the pleasure of having one’s exquisite plays revived one after another.  It is Arthur Miller time!  One of America’s most la…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 10:19AM

Review: ‘Moon Over Buffalo’ at Vagabond Players by Lauren Honeycutt

As a former actress, I can attest that the goings-on backstage are often just as dramatic as what is happening onstage. Celebrating their 100th anniversary season, the Vagabond Players expe…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:10AM

A VIEW FROM ISLINGTON NORTH – West End by Aleks Sierz

A short evening of satirical swipes at politicians, plotters and prophets is only fitfully funny and occasionally sharp.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:10AM

Backstage with Richard Ridge: Tony Nominee David Rockwell Takes Us Inside the Mind of a Broadway Scenic Designer by Richard Ridge

The world that scenic designer David Rockwell has created in Roundabout Theatre Company' revival of SHE LOVES MEis nothing short oflovely. The musical, for which he was recently nominated fo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:06AM

Royal Ballet mixed bill review – a winning world premiere from Wayne McGregor by Judith Mackrell

Royal Opera House, LondonMcGregor’s all-male Obsidian Tear, one of his strongest works to date, contrasts with brutal Kenneth MacMillan, plus superbly performed Christopher WheeldonAs Wayn…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:06AM
Sunday, May 29, 2016 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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World Premiere "Prowess" in Chicago by John Olson

Through its four thoroughly original inner-city dwelling characters and a plot that, like Disney's theme park ride Space Mountain, never lets you know exactly where the next turn or free fal…

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 09:43AM

HUMAN ANIMALS – Royal Court Theatre by Laura Kressly

Stef Smith’s frantic, apocalyptic story captures society’s instinctive, “Must. Destroy. Everything.” response to the natural world threatening contemporary human sovereignty.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:08AM

Features: Confessions of a Box Office Manager: A disconcerting encounter

The latest confrontation with our West End mole involves a jaded celebrity

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 09:04AM

Exclusive Podcast: The Broadway Curtain Podcast Welcomes Broadway Legend Howard McGillin by Behind The Curtain

Howard McGillin holds the record for the most performances as The Phantom in THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA. But, before he sang The Music Of The Night over 2,000 times, Howard starred in THE MYST…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:04AM
Sunday, May 29, 2016 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Manifesto: Why Writing a Play Is Like Living in France by [email protected] (ramona)

By Miranda Rose Hall. Playwright Miranda Rose Hall considers how writing a play is like living in a foreign country.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 08:41AM

Has Emma Rice a future at Shakespeare's Globe? by John Morrison

If it ain't broke, don't fix it. That's clearly not the belief of Emma Rice, who took over with a bang as artistic director of Shakespeare's Globe last month. Her two very successful predece…

SOURCE: John Morrison at 08:15AM

BWW's On This Day - May 29, 2016

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on May 29 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:00AM
Sunday, May 29, 2016 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Meet David Korins, the man behind the look of 'Hamilton' by Mark Kennedy Associated Press

NEW YORK • When you see the Broadway smash “Hamilton” — if you’re lucky enough to see it, that is — you should know that something important quietly happens at intermission.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 07:56AM

Italian Stage And Screen Actor Giorgio Albertazzi Dead at 92 by Nvivarelli

ROME — Giorgio Albertazzi, the lionlike actor and director who was a leading light of the Italian stage for more than six decades but is best known to global French film lovers for pl…

SOURCE: Variety at 07:52AM

Review: Opening of updated 'Carmen' at San Francisco Opera packed more visual than vocal punch by Georgia Rowe, Correspondent

The production marks the U.S. premiere of Calixto Bieito's bold 1999 staging of Bizet's 'Carmen.' He has set the action in post-Franco Spain, cut much of the dialogue and created indelible p…

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 07:52AM

Sam Mendes Won’t Direct the Next James Bond Film by Variety Staff

Sam Mendes, the Oscar-winning filmmaker who directed the last two James Bond films, “Spectre” and “Skyfall,” is done with the 007 franchise. “It was an incredible a…

SOURCE: Variety at 07:52AM

Film Review: ‘Women Who Run Hollywood’ by Jessica Kiang

Despite evident good intentions, and some excellent interviewees, this is a frustrating effort in many ways, not least of which is its slightly misleading title, which suggests a more contem…

SOURCE: Variety at 07:52AM

Theater Review: A touching and relatable 'Poem of My Life' by Jay Handelman

Actors puts an interesting spin on his life story in one-man show... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 07:52AM

Call Answered: Michael Raver: Fire on Babylon Fresh Fruit Festival by Call Me Adam

Call Answered: As much as I love getting to interview my idols, I equally enjoy interviewing new talent. Michael Raver is a playwright/actor on the rise. His latest play, “Fire on Baby…

SOURCE: Call Me Adam at 07:52AM

Review: ‘The Wedding Singer’ at Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre by Charles Green

This charming musical is an entertaining way to kick off Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre’s 50th anniversary season. With a book by Chad Beguelin, who also wrote the lyrics and Tim Herlihy…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 07:47AM

INTERVIEW: Spotlight on… Liz Robertson by Helen McWilliams

Liz Robertson: One of the great things that comes with age is the knowledge that if you don’t try things now they may never come your way again.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:05AM

Jekyll and Hyde, The Old Vic, dance review: 'Danced with gusto by a stylish cast' by Zoë Anderson, Zoë Anderson

Drew McOnie's new Jekyll and Hyde both confirms him as a strong theatrical talent, while suffering from a lack of emotional depth. This production zips along, danced with gusto by a sty…

SOURCE: The Independent at 07:01AM

Features: My Top 5 Marvin Gaye Songs: Roy Williams

The Soul playwright picks his favourite songs from the American singer-songwriter

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 07:01AM

Video: Meet the Made In Bristol company

Find out how this scheme is helping 18-25 year-old budding theatre makers in Bristol

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 07:01AM
Sunday, May 29, 2016 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Quizzes: Test your theatre knowledge: Bristol Old Vic

It's the Bristol Old Vic's birthday this weekend, so our quiz is all about that great theatre

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:54AM

Review: Jekyll & Hyde, Old Vic by Manuel Muñoz

R L Stevenson’s The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde is one of those tales that has become part of our culture and imagination ever since it was published in 1886. This dark tale of s…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 05:21AM

Susan Elkin: Degree-awarding powers set drama schools free by Susan Elkin

I recently visited Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance’s Deptford campus to speak to its principal Anthony Bowne about taught degree

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:00AM
Sunday, May 29, 2016 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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Brighton Festival: Stella, Theatre Royal by Nick Hasted

A Victorian transgender celebrity is a fitting and timely subject for this Brighton Festival premiere. Writer-director Neil Bartlett turns Stella’s scandalous life into a stark horror stor…

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 04:44AM

BWW Review: Stew and Heidi Rodewald Preach On Black Music For White Audiences in THE TOTAL BENT by Michael Dale

Vondie Curtis Hall and Ato Blankson-Wood play father and son singers swimming through the mainstream.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:44AM
Sunday, May 29, 2016 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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The Night Watch review – the swish of the blackout curtain by Susannah Clapp

Royal Exchange, ManchesterHattie Naylor’s beautifully deft adaptation springs Sarah Waters’s bestseller on to the stage in a pitch-perfect productionWhat a haunting, unusual thing Hattie…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:46AM

Romeo and Juliet review – Branagh’s star-crossed lovers fail to soar by Susannah Clapp

Garrick, LondonLily James and Richard Madden certainly look the part, but are doomed by their dictionIt’s easy to think the famous golden lines, the swift, sad arc of Romeo and Juliet will…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:46AM

Flowers for Mrs Harris review – seamlessly dazzling dreams by Clare Brennan

Crucible, SheffieldAn improbable new musical about a postwar London charlady in love with haute couture works like a charm, with a transcendent performance from Clare BurtGive yourself whole…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:46AM

Jekyll & Hyde review – rock’n’roll swagger by Luke Jennings

Drew McOnie delivers skilful storytelling and terrific dancing with an inspired Jekyll and Hyde set in 1950s LondonThe narrative issue is one of the most pressing in dance today. Very few ch…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:46AM
Sunday, May 29, 2016 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Mark Wallinger, artist – why I love ballet by Interview By Andrew Dickson

From Margot Fonteyn and Rudolf Nureyev to the opium hallucination scene in La Bayadère, artist Mark Wallinger talks about how ballet had him hooked from an early ageI first saw Margot Fonte…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:40AM

Theater News: Sideshow Theatre Company Concludes 2015-16 Season With Caught

The show is a collaboration with Christopher Chen, Seth Bockley, and Chicago's Xiong Art Gallery.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00AM
Sunday, May 29, 2016 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Broadway Musical Tuck Everlasting Closes Today by Robert Viagas

The show, starring Andrew Keenan-Bolger, will have played 39 performances.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Alfie Boe, Katharine McPhee and More Featured in National Memorial Day Concert by Andrew Gans

The annual event is broadcast live on PBS.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Stage preview: "Matilda the Musical" plays Benedum Center by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Paula Brancati is still attending school, but Degrassi Community School and Crunchem Hall are as different as the dreadlocks sported by Jane Vaughn and the prim blond wig atop Miss Honey’s…

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 12:00AM

Richard Lewis hasn't curbed his passion for comedy by Scott Mervis / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Richard Lewis will visit the Heinz History Center on Thursday as the keynote speaker for the Jewish Association on Aging’s “Art of Aging” fundraiser, and while the comedian’s not sur…

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 12:00AM

A New Broadway League Program Brings Theatre to All NYC Students by Robert Viagas

Broadway Bridges turns empty seats into an investment in our future.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Stories of Survival, Royal Fantasia and More: See Who’s Up For Best Play by Hannah Vine

A Look back at the shows nominated for this years 2016 Tony Award for best Play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

A Broadway Songwriter Is Turning the Election Into a Musical Work of Art by Robert Simonson

Bloody Bloody composer Michael Friedman has been mining voter unrest for song material.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

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Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards