Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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I’ll Say She Is by Victor Gluck, Editor-In-Chief

Only a 30 page treatment and five songs remained from the original show by the Johnstone brothers, writer Will B. and composer Tom. Diamond has written new lyrics for music by Tom Johnston a…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 11:09PM
Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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THE AMERICAN SIDE, noir mystery starring Greg Stuhr from Steppenwolf’s THE QUALMS, extended through June 30 by Michael J. Roberts

There are three sides to every story: the truth, the lie and The American Side. [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 10:49PM

Ex-Scientologist Cathy Schenkelberg’s “SQUEEZE MY CANS” Runs July 14 – 24 by Michael J. Roberts

The Greenhouse Theater’s “Solo Celebration!” continues with “Squeeze My Cans,” a limited engagement autobiographical solo-play [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 10:49PM

MSR Studios, Home Of Numerous Original Broadway Cast Recordings, Shutting Down Due To Construction Noise by Michael Dale

Its Times Square area location was once an asset, but numerous long-term construction projects have hurt business.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:35PM

Ana Villafane & Keala Settle Join BROADWAY UP, GUNS DOWN Benefit; Full Cast Set! by BroadwayWorld

'Broadway Up, Guns Down' is charity benefit concert in response to the tragic mass shooting that occurred at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, Florida. On Monday June27th at 8pm, Broadway artists …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:35PM

Our Town review – an unforgettable evocation of Everytown by Michael Billington

Almeida, LondonDavid Cromer’s cooly observant narrator leads a radically reworked version of Thornton Wilder’s classic that taps into collective folk memoryWe are used to seeing old play…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:25PM

Rob McClure Will ‘Smile’ at 54 Below by Sandi Durell

  by Sandi Durell   Give a busy guy something more to do and, well, he just does it!  Currently appearing in Something Rotten! on Broadway, instead of resting on his nights off, R…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 10:09PM
Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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STAGE TUBE: Watch Preview of Broadway's Best Perform 'What the World Needs Now Is Love' on MAYA & MARTY by Stage Tube

Broadway's top musical artists will appear on tonight's telecast of 'Maya amp Marty' onNBCto perform 'What the World Needs Now Is Love,' an updated version of the classicBurt BacharachHal Da…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:50PM

We Don’t Need Another White Savior by Sam Hurwitt

AlterTheater goes deep into the question of who gets to tell the story of a people's struggle.

SOURCE: The Idiolect at 09:38PM

Rug Shop Othello Leaves Us Wanting Moor by Sam Hurwitt

Ubuntu Theater Project presents the first of several Othellos this summer.

SOURCE: The Idiolect at 09:38PM

Photo Flash: The Public Theater Celebrates World Refugee Day with Michael Cerveris, Bobby Cannavale & More by BroadwayWorld

Last night, The Public Theater and International Rescue Committee presented a freePublic Forum,WELCOME HOME A CELEBRATION OF WORLD REFUGEE DAYat the Delacorte Theater in Central Park.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:34PM

VIDEO: Walt Disney World's FROZEN EVER AFTER At Epcot's Norway Pavilion by Michael Dale

The new attraction features all new special effects, animatronic figures and a special visit with Queen Elsa in her ice palace.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:34PM

Vassa Zheleznova, Southwark Playhouse by Jenny Gilbert

In the town of Nizhni Novgorod where Maxim Gorky was born, it was said that “the houses are made of stone, the people of iron”. Vassa Zheleznova, the titular matriarch of this rarely per…

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 09:20PM

What Does Waning Trust In Non-Profits Mean For The Future? by Joe Patti

A decision by the OneOrlando fund to distribute money they collected directly to the families and victims impacted by the recent nightclub shooting rather than through charities bears watchi…

SOURCE: Butts In The Seats at 09:04PM
Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Darcie Denkert Dies: Longtime MGM/UA Exec & Broadway Producer Was 64 by Erik Pedersen

Darcie Denkert, a longtime MGM/United Artists executive and pioneer for women in entertainment law, has died. She was 64. Her family said she died June 9 at her home in West Los Angeles …

SOURCE: Deadline at 08:36PM

‘Hamilton’ ticket scammer sentenced to up to 3 years in prison by Shayna Jacobs

A scam artist who sold fake tickets to hit musical "Hamilton" was sentenced to 1- to-3 years in prison on Tuesday.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 08:29PM

Ticketmaster Becomes a Ticket Disaster Over Lawsuit Vouchers by Nicole Rubin, Nicole Rubin

Ticketmaster is giving out $10 million in ticket vouchers for a select 450 concerts through May 2017.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 08:29PM

Reject Theatre Project’s ‘SHREW’ adapted by Christine Freije by Mark Cofta

Reject Theatre Project exposes the misogyny of Shakespeare's 'The Taming of the Shrew,' which most productions try to obscure, with 'SHREW.'

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 08:29PM

'Amelie' musical coming to L.A., then Broadway, with a 'Hamilton' star by David Ng

Audrey Tautou charmed movie audiences in the title role of “Amélie,” the 2001 Jean-Pierre Jeunet movie about a Parisian waitress who embarks on a series of whimsical adventures. For the…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 08:29PM

Kristin Chenoweth Joins Hairspray Live!, Which Will Be Popular! Yes, It’s Gonna Be Pop-u-lar! by Jackson McHenry

How did we make it this long without getting Kristin Chenoweth in a live TV musical? Did no one on the Grease: Live team watch Pushing Daisies? But luckily, the arc of TV development is…

SOURCE: Vulture at 08:27PM

Ground-breaking musical ‘Fun Home’ to leave Broadway in fall by Mark Kennedy

The ground-breaking Tony Award-winning musical “Fun Home” will be leaving Broadway in the fall.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 08:25PM

NYMF July 11 thru August 7 – Where Musical Theater Begins! by Sandi Durell

  Many brilliant new musicals get their start at the New York Music Festival. From art to zombies, fairytales to comic books, coming of age stories to themes of faith & hope & s…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 08:15PM

On the Couch with Anya Anastasia by Arts Review

Who is Anya Anastasia? An Australian Cabaret performer, writer and singer. What would you do differently to what you do now? Hmm… Everything is changing every day. I’m trying to keep up …

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

Bangarra: OUR land people stories by Deborah Jones

Bangarra Dance Theatre, Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House, June 16 Bangarra offers balm in a fractured, fractious world. As always the work is radiantly lovely, but more important are underl…

SOURCE: deborahjones.me at 08:01PM
Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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The Honey Bees by Arts Review

A potent tale of actions and consequences, family and empire and what happens when the bee finally stings, Red Stitch Actors Theatre presents the world premiere of Caleb Lewis’ The Honey …

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 07:49PM

The 1970s Scores Some Major Broadway Winners by Sandi Durell

    By Sandi Durell     Impresario, creator, host, writer, director and all-around favorite, Scott Siegel, once again brought a bevy of talented beauties (and equally han…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 07:41PM

“Speaking in Tongues” at the Matrix by Pauline Adamek

Now playing at the Matrix in West Hollywood are two Australian dramas, Ruben Guthrie by Brendan Cowell and Speaking in Tongues by Andrew Bovell. Presented by

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 07:33PM

Deluxe Edition of Barbra Streisand's ENCORE Includes Solos From FOLLIES, MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, BALLROOM, TOO MANY GIRLS by Michael Dale

Fans who purchase Barbra Streisand's newest album, 'Encore Movie Partners Sing Broadway' from Target, will receive a Deluxe Edition including four additional tracks.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:24PM

Breaking News: FUN HOME Will Play Final Performance on Broadway This Fall by BroadwayWorld

Fun Home, the groundbreaking, Tony Award-winning Best Musical, will play its final performance on Broadway on Saturday, September 10 at 8 PM, it was announced today. The show, which opened o…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:24PM

Jeanine Tesori & Lisa Kron's Tony-Winning Fun Home Sets Broadway Departure Date by Imogen Lloyd Webber

You don't have much longer to visit the house on Maple Avenue. The Tony-winning Fun Home will shutter on September 10, 2016; at time of closing the musical will have played 26 previews a…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:17PM

Five Things We Learned from Hamilton Mastermind Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Periscope Debut by Broadway.com

Let’s get this guy in front of a (digital) crowd! Hamilton creator/star Lin-Manuel Miranda broadcast his first Periscope on June 21. The livestream(s) garnered 1.1 million hearts, and …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:17PM

Broadway's Brightest Shine Together for Orlando! See the Stars Set to Perform on Maya & Marty by Lindsey Sullivan

Following the horrific tragedy that transpired in Orlando on June 12, the Broadway community has banded together to make a beautiful benefit single of "What the World Needs Now Is Love.…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:17PM

Out of the Mouths of Babes by Sandi Durell

Estelle Parsons and Judith Ivey are reason enough to get to the Cherry Lane Theatre           By Joel Benjamin     Seeing Estelle Parsons and Judith Ivey on stage is�…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 07:01PM

Theater News: Fun Home to End its Broadway Run

The Jeanine Tesori-Lisa Kron musical will close at the Circle in the Square Theatre.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 07:00PM
Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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‘Fun Home’ to Close in September by Michael Paulson

This family drama, which won five Tony Awards last year, including one for best new musical, will have played 26 preview and 582 regular performances.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 06:54PM

‘Fun Home’ Ending Broadway Run In September by Patrick Hipes

Fun Home, which won the Tony Award for Best Musical in 2015, will mount its final performance on Broadway on September 10, producers said today. That will make it 26 preview and 582 regular …

SOURCE: Deadline at 06:51PM

Fun Home Will End Broadway Run by Adam Hetrick

The Tony Award-winning lesbian coming-of-age musical will end its Broadway run in September.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:45PM

Review: Richard III, Almeida Theatre by Rebecca Jones

Rupert Goold’s production of Richard III is bookended by the discovery of Richard’s remains in a Leicester car park in 2012. We see the scientific excavation and we hear the news report …

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 06:40PM

Broadway's 'Fun Home' to Close in September by Ashley Lee, David Rooney

The Tony-winning musical will launch its national tour the following month.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 06:36PM

Photo Flash: Broadway All-Stars Prep for Tonight's Performance on NBC's MAYA & MARTY by BroadwayWorld

Broadway's top musical artists will appear on tonight's telecast of 'Maya amp Marty' on NBC to perform 'What the World Needs Now Is Love,' an updated version of the classic Burt BacharachHal…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:24PM

Photo Coverage: SHUFFLE ALONG Chorus Presented with Equity's ACCA Award by Jennifer Broski

Earlier today, Actors' Equity Association presentedShuffle Along Or The Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed with the tenth annual ACCA Award for Outstanding Broadwa…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:24PM

Josh Radnor & More Set for MEN OF LETTERS at Joe's Pub in July by BroadwayWorld

Beloved literary salon Women of Letters presents the first-ever annual Men of Letters show. Guests will go where no man has gone before - into the celebration of the lost art of letter writi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:24PM

EVITA and WICKED Vet Caroline Bowman Set for 54 Below on July 8, 2016 by BroadwayWorld

Caroline Bowman will appear in concert on July 8, 2016 at FEINSTEIN'S54 BELOW.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:24PM

2016 Capital Fringe Preview #18: ‘In a Day of Dreary’ by Henry Ragan by Guest Author

Creator Henry Ragan enlightens us on In a Day of Dreary: A horror play. Joel: In the marketing, In a Day of Dreary is described as a “horror play.” What does that mean? Henry: More ofte…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 06:22PM

Julie Taymor World Theater Fellowship Recipients Announced by Adam Hetrick

The three inaugural recipients of the honor were announced June 21.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:21PM

The Kilroys Release 3rd Annual “THE LIST” to Promote Gender Parity Onstage by @ This Stage Staff

This might be our favorite time of year... and no, not because everything is currently melting in Los Angeles. (Hello, accidental sun tan from walking in and out of Trader Joes.) The Kilroy…

SOURCE: thisstage.la at 06:19PM

ANOTHER CRITIC SILENCED (FOR NOW) AS JEREMY GERARD EXITS DEADLINE.COM by Philip Boroff

Jeremy Gerard, a prolific and widely read arts reporter and critic, was laid off by Deadline.com two years and two months after the news outlet hired him to oversee its expansion of New Yo…

SOURCE: Broadway Journal at 06:17PM

A Midsummer Night's Dream review – Trevor Nunn's foxtrot through colonial India by Michael Billington

New Wolsey, IpswichThe verse is handled with microscopic precision as Nunn relocates Shakespeare’s comedy to a world of diplomats and cocktails where Theseus becomes a white-suited Mountba…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:14PM

Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Nick Adams by Broadway.com

Nick Adams stops by Broadway.com HQ to chat about his web series Go-Go Boy Interrupted.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:14PM

Tickets Now Available for Broadway Transfer of Dear Evan Hansen, Starring Ben Platt by Broadway.com

Tickets are now on sale for the much-buzzed about Broadway transfer of Dear Evan Hansen. Directed by Michael Greif and starring Ben Platt in the titular role, the tuner is set to begin previ…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:14PM

Josh Gad 'so excited' about new 'Frozen Northern Lights'

Josh Gad, the voice of Olaf, and the rest of the original 'Frozen' cast are coming back for Disney's new 'Frozen Northern Lights' books and Lego animated shorts.     …

SOURCE: USA Today at 06:08PM

Theater News: Megan McGinnis to Lead Cast of Paul Gordon's Sense and Sensibility Musical

The production will play San Diego's Old Globe Theatre.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM

Dream Casting: Dream Cast: In Monopoly: The Musical, We Match Broadway Stars With Their Spirit Tokens

Aaron Tveit, Nicole Scherzinger, and more bring Broadway to the Boardwalk.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM

Photo Flash: Shuffle Along Ensemble Receives Equity's Award for Outstanding Broadway Chorus

The honor was presented by Equity's Advisory Committee on Chorus Affairs.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM

Theater News: Lewis Black to Bring Standup Show Black to the Future to Broadway

Black will return to the Great White Way for the first time since 2012.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM

Review: The House That Will Not Stand

The House of Bernarda Alba is reset in 1830s New Orleans at Victory Gardens.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM

Theater News: Karen Olivo, Gavin Creel, and More Announced as Jimmy Award Industry Coaches

The six coaches will mentor sixty-two high school students from across America.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM
Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Collaboraction announces 'Peacebook' lineup by Morgan Greene

Collaboraction has announced the full lineup of "Peacebook," a series of free multidisciplinary performances to be held in Chicago parks this summer. The festival opens  Aug. 12 and 13 in…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 05:51PM

‘Groundhog Day’ Broadway musical is in big trouble by Michael Riedel

Is “Groundhog Day” ever going to come out of its burrow? Since Scott Rudin abruptly severed ties a few weeks ago with the musical adaptation of the 1993 Bill Murray film, word is the sho…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 05:46PM

Fringe binge awaits art adventurers by James Hebert

The San Diego International Fringe Festival kicks off this week with some 90 shows that will unfold over the festival’s two-week run, totaling more than 400 performances at 17 venues aroun…

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 05:46PM

Yiddish musical ‘Golden Bride’ revives rags-to-riches love story by Adam Shrier

Mazel Tov! Here comes the “Bride” — again.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 05:46PM

'Noises Off' (1992) : For the Love of Movies podcast

It's one of the funniest comedies you probably never heard of.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 05:46PM

'Hamilton' fans endure heat for hot tickets in Chicago

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Hundreds of "Hamilton" fans lined up in Chicago for as much as 24 hours in 90-degree heat to buy the year's hottest theater tickets, for the award-winning hip-hop musical…

SOURCE: Reuters at 05:46PM

[WATCH] Mary J. Blige (‘The Wiz: Live’): ‘Everybody has an Evillene’ by Zach Laws

“I was just super excited,” admits Mary J. Blige as chat via webcam (watch above) about her being cast as the wicked witch Evillene in “The Wiz: Live.” The nine-time Grammy champ…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 05:46PM

Hoboken's Mile Square launches new theater with ambitious play by Jonathan Edmondson | For Nj Advance Media

The company's first full-scale production in its new space is "Circle Mirror Transformation," by Pulitzer Prize-winner Annie Baker.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 05:46PM

Daniel Radcliffe Reveals the Bizarre Advice He Got From Donald Trump When He Was 11 by Nate Jones

When it comes to weird advice from an older male celebrity, Daniel Radcliffe's Donald Trump story isn't nearly as unsettling as Kenan Thompson's Bill Cosby story. It's still pretty odd, thou…

SOURCE: Vulture at 05:40PM

Ariana Grande Shows How to Support Your Friends’ Terrible Music Careers in a Cut SNL Sketch by Jackson McHenry

Ariana Grande really believes in you, even if you are a terrible singer with a dead-end music career played by Taran Killam in this cut-for-time SNL sketch. Ariana Grande just wants to you f…

SOURCE: Vulture at 05:40PM

London Theater Review: Mike Bartlett’s Snowden-Inspired ‘Wild’ by Gordon Cox

A twist on the Edward Snowden story, Mike Bartlett’s new play “Wild” is really an examination of rampant rational skepticism. If ours is a world in which nothing is what it seems and n…

SOURCE: Variety at 05:40PM

Upright Citizens Brigade Signs Deal With Universal Cable Productions by Daniel Holloway

Universal Cable Productions has signed the Upright Citizens Brigade to a first-look production deal. The agreement is the first such for the comedy troupe founded by in 1990 by Amy Poehler, …

SOURCE: Variety at 05:40PM

Kristin Chenoweth Joins NBC’s ‘Hairspray Live’ by Laura Prudom

Broadway star Kristin Chenoweth has joined the cast of NBC’s “Hairspray Live!” show, Variety has learned. The Emmy and Tony Award winner will play Velma Von Tussle, the se…

SOURCE: Variety at 05:40PM

Fuse Dance Review: Birds in the Hands — “The Firebird” by Arts Fuse Editor

The coincidence of two Firebirds in one weekend suggested a Compare-and-Contrast exercise.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 05:39PM

PERISCOPE: Lin-Manuel Miranda Says Jonathan Groff Will Be In HAMILTON Filmed Performance by Michael Dale

HAMILTON's authorstar makes his debut on social media's Periscope.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:31PM

Review: The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk, The Sam Wanamaker Playhouse by Hattie Pierce

The constancy of Marc and Bella Chagall’s love for one another from the moment they met until Bella’s death was a consistent influence on Marc Chagall’s work. Their love also provides…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 05:24PM

Review: Leeds Lads, Carriageworks Theatre Leeds by Adam Bruce

Hot on the heels of their previous production of The Damned United earlier this year, Red Ladder Theatre Company are back with another new show called Leeds Lads. Three years in the making, …

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 05:24PM

Review: Adrift, South Kensington Tube Station by James Bell

Adrift is, I would be willing to bet, one of the more unusual shows on offer this week. Taking place in a public walkway under the streets of South Kensington, the cavernous space is filled …

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 05:24PM

Review: Heartbeat, Richmond Theatre by Naomi Kerrigan Asress

Heartbeat, currently on a national tour, arrives at the Richmond Theatre to open arms. ITV’s iconic television show ran for 18 years and is based on the novels by Nicholas Rhea. It is surp…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 05:24PM

Broadway Sings for Pride Proves “We’re All in This Together” by Matt Smith

The annual LGBT event celebrated Pride month, but took on new meaning following the mass shooting in Florida. Playbill was there, as the Broadway and LGBT communities honored the lives lost.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:21PM

Lin-Manuel Miranda Teases Hamilton Mixtape on Periscope by Robert Viagas

The Tony winner also revealed some details about Hamilton archive taping.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM

The Kilroys Showcases Female and Trans Writers with 3rd Annual 'THE LIST' by BroadwayWorld

Continuing the fight to achieve gender parity in the American Theater, LA-based playwrightproducer collective THE KILROYS has released its third annual list of industry-recommended new plays.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:14PM

Megan McGinnis to Star in SENSE AND SENSIBILITY at The Old Globe; Cast, Creatives Set! by BroadwayWorld

The Old Globe has announced the complete cast and creative team for the West Coast premiere of Paul Gordon's delightfully romantic new musical SENSE AND SENSIBILITY, developed with Rick Boyn…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:14PM

PERISCOPE: Lin-Manuel Miranda Says Jonathan Groff Will Be In HAMILTON Filmed Peformance by Michael Dale

HAMILTON's authorstar makes his debut on social media's Periscope.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:14PM

Up on the Marquee: MOTOWN Back on Broadway! by Walter McBride

Motown the Musical returns to Broadway this summer, beginning performances Tuesday, July 12 at The Nederlander Theatre 208 West 41Street for a strictly limited 18-week-only engagement throug…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:14PM

Gavin Creel, Karen Olivo, Eden Espinosa & More Will Mentor Students at 2016 Jimmy Awards by BroadwayWorld

THE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL THEATRE AWARDS NHSMTAJIMMY AWARDS have announced the industry coaches for the eighth annual awards ceremony on Monday, June 27th at 730PM at the Minskoff The…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:14PM

Eliza makes all the right moves in Oak Park 'Pygmalion' by Kerry Reid

Two years ago at the Goodman, Amanda Drinkall left a mark in "Venus in Fur," playing a seemingly innocent actress who teaches an older male director a few things about submission and control…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 05:07PM

Video Odds & Ends: Josh Groban Gets Juicy, Menzel, Groff & Gad Tapped for More Frozen & More by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. Josh Groban Gets Juicy Josh Groban will finally soon be making his Broadway debut in Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:03PM

Interviews: Final Bow: The King and I's Ashley Park Says One Last Goodnight to Tuptim

Between love ballads, Park squeezed in a few backstage spa treatments and a Secret Service encounter.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM
Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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The Career and Vision of Duda Melzer by Rino16

  Eduardo Sirotsky Melzer, who also goes by his nickname “Duda,” is the chairman and president of Grupo RBS, a large media conglomerate in Brazil. Because he has an MBA from…

SOURCE: culturebytes.org at 04:57PM

'Thrones! The Musical Parody' will play the Apollo by Morgan Greene

Winter is coming to the Apollo Theater this July. "Thrones! The Musical Parody" (not to be confused with "Graeme of Thrones," the other "Game of Thrones" spoof coming to Chicago this fall) w…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 04:57PM

Happy Birthday to Meryl Streep: Her Stage Work in Photos

Academy Award winner Meryl Streep, celebrates her birthday June 22. We look back at some of her greatest theatrical roles from high school to Into the Woods.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:37PM

Local Arts Groups to Perform Benefit “Beautiful Together” at Dr. Phillips Center by Michael J. Roberts

Orlando, FL – Local artists announce a benefit performance Beautiful Together, an artistic journey toward [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 04:37PM

Spotlight On...Ran Levy by Michael Block

Name: Ran LevyHometown: Grew up both in San Diego and Israel. By the time I was twenty I had moved so often that it’s hard to think about a place I can truly call my “hometown”.Educati…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 04:37PM

Midsommer Flight’s Outdoor Production of AS YOU LIKE IT Begins July 9 by Michael J. Roberts

Midsommer Flight kicks off its fifth season this summer with the delightful comedy As You [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 04:37PM

A ‘Honeymoon Tour’ of Laughs From Natasha Leggero and Moshe Kasher by Dave Itzkoff

These newlywed comedians are performing on the same bill while staying at luxury resorts, an antidote to the traditional loneliness of the road.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 04:33PM

Interview: Singapore Theatre Festival Director Ivan Heng by Samuel Spencer

As previously reported by ARTINFO, the Singapore Theatre Festival returns to the LaSalle College of the Arts for its fifth edition this year, which will run June 30 through July 24 and featu…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 04:32PM

Come From Away, Musical About Travelers Stranded on 9/11, Sets DC Tryout Cast by Robert Viagas

Jenn Colella and Chad Kimball will recreate their Seattle performances.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:31PM

Recipients Named For Julie Taymor's World Theater Fellowship for Young Theater Directors by Michael Dale

Three young directors will be funded to travel to different corners of the world to expand their visions of world theater.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:28PM

FREEZE FRAME: Rob McClure, Jennifer Damiano & More Preview Shows at Feinstein's/54 Below! by Walter McBride

Earlier today, Tony nominated actressJennifer DamianoJuly 26-30singer actressLorna LuftJune 22-25Tony nominated actorRob McClureJuly 1-2The Skivvies - Lauren MolinaandNick CearleyJuly 9, 25,…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:28PM

BWW TV Exclusive: Meryl Streep Chats FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS with Tony Winner William Ivey Long by BroadwayWorld TV

At a screening event earlier this month at the Director's Guild in New York City, Tony-winning costume designer William Ivey Long interviewed Meryl Streep about her role in the upcoming film…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:28PM

Photo Coverage: Rachel Bay Jones, Robert Creighton & More Sing the Songs of the 70s at BROADWAY BY THE YEAR by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Drama Desk Awards NomineesRachel Bay JonesPippin, Hair, Broadway's upcoming Dear Evan Hanson,Robert CreightonCagney, Chicago ampFarah AlvinThe Marvelous Wonderettes, Grease, Saturday Night F…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:28PM

Photo Coverage: Lauren Molina, Rory O'Malley & More Star in Project Shaw's GENEVA by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Gingold Theatrical Group's PROJECT SHAW, under the leadership of Artistic Director David Staller, continued its 11th Season with George Bernard Shaw's GENEVA. Written and first produced in 1…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:28PM

Exclusive Tracks Available on Deluxe Edition of Barbra Streisand Recording by Andrew Gans

Those who purchase the new disc from Target will hear four additional tunes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:28PM

Lorna Luft Talks Gay Pride, Sings \u201CA Cockeyed Optimist\u201D in Feinstein\u2019s\/54 Below Concert Preview

Lorna Luft\u2019s mother Judy Garland is arguably the most beloved icon of the gay community. Here, Luft talks about her mother\u2019s influence on her own vision of humanity, visiting the S…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:27PM

Site-Specific Julius Caesar to Play Federal Hall by Olivia Clement

The production is part of the French Institute Alliance Francaise’s tenth annual Crossing the Line Festival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:12PM

Laugh Factory to host benefit performance for The Center in Orlando by Morgan Greene

The queer comedy showcase Chigaygo will present a one-night-only event at the Laugh Factory Chicago to raise money for The Center Orlando, an LGBTQ center aiding the survivors and victims' f…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 04:07PM

Q&A with Stephen Karam and Joe Mantello: 'The Humans' Scores Big by Patrick Pacheco

For a play about a family struggling through loss, Stephen Karam’s “The Humans” is a winner. Riding on its Tony Award victories, including one for Best Play, the drama is now a virtual…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 04:01PM

Theater News: Casey Griffin to Direct the New York Premiere of The Power of Punctuation​

Natalie Margolin's new play will run at the Davenport Theatre​.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:00PM
Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Reservation Confirmed! Ask Fully Committed's Jesse Tyler Ferguson Anything by Lindsey Sullivan

Right this way! Fully Committed star Jesse Tyler Ferguson is Broadway.com's next Ask a Star, and you've got the best seat in the house to submit your questions. Whether you want the …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:57PM

Michael Seel to Step Down as Executive Director of Boston Court by American Theatre Editors

The company veteran, who's been with the theatre since it began in 2002, will leave to pursue other interests.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:55PM

On Parenting and a Play: Director Shirley Serotsky Talks About ‘Another Way Home’ at Theater J by John Stoltenberg

I have admired Shirley Serotsky’s work as a director on such shows as Yentl, the Yeshiva Boy at Theater J in 2014 and Rapture, Blister, Burn at Round House Theatre in 2015. Shirley also se…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 03:51PM

Industry Ticket Offers by Bt

World Builders - First Floor Theater at Collaboraction’s Room 300, 1579 N. Milwaukee Ave Third Floor is offering $15 tickets for performances June 23- July 2. Use code MIKOR online at http…

SOURCE: Collective Leverage at 03:50PM

The Kilroys List 32 Unproduced Works by Women and Trans Playwrights by American Theatre Editors

All the plays are written by female and trans* playwrights and have not been produced.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:46PM

Celebrity Coaches Announced for 2016 “Jimmy” Awards by Robert Viagas

High school talent from across America will compete on the stage of Broadway's Minskoff Theatre June 27.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:43PM

Broadway Bares 26 Raises Over $1.4 Million by Matthew Wexler

Chiseled morning show hosts, rock-hard reality show contestants and pumped up politicos took over the airwaves at this year’s ratings-raising edition of Broadway Bares, an evening of …

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 03:32PM

Smoke by Steven Morris

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BWW Contest: Win A Copy of Close to You: Bacharach Reimagined by Alan Henry

BroadwayWorld is giving away three copies of the brand new Close to You Bacharach Reimagined cast recording from Sh-K-BoomGhostlight Records.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:27PM

Waking Exploits Theatre Producer Michael Salmon Jailed For Fraud by Michael Dale

The founder of the five-year-old company admitted to fraudulent claims for grant aid.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:27PM

Collective Releases its Annual List of Plays by Female and Transgender Writers by Joshua Barone

The Los Angeles-based Kilroys is back with its third annual list of plays by female and transgender writers that are worthy of production.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 03:27PM

Instant New York: 20 Selfies for National Selfie Day with Jason Crespin and Broadway’s Finest by Mfoss

It is no secret that NewYork.com correspondent (and 2015 Ultimate Broadway Fan), Jason Crespin is the selfie king. He even gave us tips on how to score our own selfies with Broadway’s …

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 03:20PM

Interview: Kim Davies on Rolling Stone, the UVA Rape Case, and Her New Play “Stet” by Tami Shaloum

When an investigative journalist at an unnamed magazine is assigned to cover a case of gang rape and rape culture in general at a prominent university, she finds that reporting the truth is …

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 03:16PM

VIDEO: Oprah Winfrey Talks Tonys & THE COLOR PURPLE on 'Live' by TV News Desk

On today's LIVE with Kelly, broadcasting icon Oprah Winfrey discussed presenting at this year's Tony Awards and Broadway's THE COLOR PURPLE, which took home the Tony for Best Revival of a Mu…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:13PM

Photo Flash: Tituss Burgess Celebrates Wine Launch at The OUT Hotel for Pride by BroadwayWorld

Pinot Pride and Rose Pride, the new wine brands from Emmy-nominated actor and musician Tituss Burgess, launched with a three-day Taste of Tituss Pride celebration June 17, 18 and 20, 2016 at…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:13PM

Jenn Colella, Chad Kimball, Kendra Kassebaum & More Will Lead Broadway-Bound COME FROM AWAY at Ford's Theatre by BroadwayWorld

Ford's Theatre Society today announced the Ford's Theatre cast for the new musical Come From Away, directed by Christopher Ashley. The production features Geno Carr Old Globe's Allegiance, J…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:13PM

BWW Interview: Broadway's Michael Longoria Talks SONGS FOR NEW ALTERNATIVES, His LGBT Youth Benefit by Ashley Lachant

Michael Longoria kicks off New York Pride with SONGS FOR NEW ALTERNATIVES, a star-studded fundraiser to empower LGBT youth and raise money for the New Alternatives center. BroadwayWorld spok…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:13PM

VIDEO: Josh Groban Talks Broadway Debut on 'Live': 'This Has Been a Lifelong Dream' by TV News Desk

On today's LIVE WITH KELLY, Kelly Ripa's co-host Josh Groban spoke about making his long-awaited Broadway debut as 'Pierre' in NATASHA, PIERRE amp THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 on Broadway this Fa…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:13PM

Sex by Steven Morris

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Casting Complete for West Coast Premiere of Sense and Sensibility Musical by Andrew Gans

The Paul Gordon musical begins a limited engagement next month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:05PM

Boston Court Announces Executive Director’s Departure by @ This Stage Staff

[PRESS RELEASE] Michael Seel, Executive Director of Boston Court Performing Arts Center, has announced he will be leaving the organization at the end of August 2016 to pursue other in…

SOURCE: thisstage.la at 03:01PM

TV News: Kristin Chenoweth Joins NBC's Hairspray Live!

Chenoweth will take on a villainous role in the upcoming broadcast of the Tony-winning musical.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM

Theater News: Full Casting Set for Grey Gardens, Starring Betty Buckley and Rachel York

The musical will be directed by Michael Wilson at the Ahmanson Theatre.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM

Photo Flash: Chris O'Connor Directs Annie Baker's Circle Mirror Transformation

The production inaugurates Mile Square Theatre's new space.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM

Theater News: Jenn Colella, Chad Kimball, and Kendra Kassebaum Set for Come From Away

The new musical, now running at Ford's Theatre, is en route to Broadway.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM
Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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2016 Kilroy’s List of Good but Unproduced Plays by Women by New York Theater

Below is 2016 Kilroy list of 32 plays by women and trans writers that are not produced but should be, according to a survey of 230 theater professionals. This is the third annual list by the…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 02:55PM

Cha Cha Cheno: Kristin Chenoweth Will Get Crabby for NBC’s Hairspray Live! by Ryan McPhee

Miss OCU Kristi Dawn Chenoweth is reaching for that tiara once more. Tony and Emmy winner Kristin Chenoweth will join the cast of NBC’s Hairspray Live!, taking on the role of Velma Von…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:52PM

Thug Tunnel by Steven Morris

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Josh Young, Bryan Batt Will Join Betty Buckley and Rachel York in Grey Gardens by Andrew Gans

The award-winning musical will begin previews July 6 at the Ahmanson Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:36PM

Lorna Luft to Debut Celebrating Pride Week by Sandi Durell

    by: Sandi Durell   The always engaging honesty of Lorna Luft is a welcome addition, especially celebrating Pride Week. Lorna will ply her craft at Feinstein’s/54 Bel…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 02:33PM

Melbourne Cabaret Festival: Sing On Through Tomorrow by Keith Gow

Sing On Through Tomorrow is a collection of composer/performer Matthew Lee Robinson’s earliest work; songs that first appeared in his cabaret shows, along with selections from his first fu…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 02:33PM

Still Got It by Steven Morris

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Julie Taymor Announces 3 Recipients of World Theatre Fellowship by American Theatre Editors

Winners will each receive $30,000 to travel in Central/South America, Africa, Asia, or the Middle East for one year.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:29PM

Breaking: Kristin Chenoweth to Portray Velma Von Tussle in NBC's HAIRSPRAY LIVE! by TV News Desk

Broadway's Kristin Chenoweth took to Twitter today to announce the exciting news that she will portray Velma Von Tussle in NBC's live broadcast of HAIRSPRAY.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:22PM

Kristin Chenoweth Joins Hairspray Live! by Adam Hetrick

The Tony Award-winning actress will play Velma Von Tussle in NBC’s live broadcast of the hit musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:19PM

Goettl Awards Navy Veteran with Tools of the Trade by Rino16

  Hundreds of military veterans face transitioning out of service every year. It can be an overwhelming and frightening times for the men and women who have spent years protecting their…

SOURCE: culturebytes.org at 02:16PM

TWITTER WATCH: Lyric Opera Of Chicago Takes Note as HAMILTONmania Hits Windy City by Michael Dale

As tickets for Chicago's HAMILTON went on sale the morning, the city's opera company had a message for confused ticket-buyers.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:10PM

Bryan Batt Joins Rachel York and Betty Buckley in GREY GARDENS at the Ahmanson; Full Cast Announced! by BroadwayWorld

The cast is set for 'Grey Gardens' The Musical at CTGAhmanson Theatre. Directed by Michael Wilson, 'Grey Gardens' The Musical will begin previews on July 6, with the opening set for July 13,…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:10PM

VIDEO: Sneak Peek at Broadway's Best in Rehearsal for Tonight's MAYA & MARTY Performance by TV News Desk

Broadway's top musical artists are set to appear on tonight's June 21st telecast of 'Maya amp Marty' on NBC to perform 'What the World Needs Now Is Love,' an updated version of the classic B…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:10PM

Photo Flash: Rachel York, Betty Buckley and More in Rehearsal for GREY GARDENS at the Ahmanson by BroadwayWorld

'Grey Gardens' The Musical at CTGAhmanson Theatre, directed by Michael Wilson, will begin previews on July 6, with the opening set for July 13, 2016. Performances continue through August 14.…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:10PM

Eccentricities of a Nightingale by Steven Morris

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Theater News: Brooke Shields, Gina Gershon, Ralph Macchio, and More Set for Celebrity Autobiography

July's show will also feature Marsha Mason, Peter Scolari, and more.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM

Review: La Cage aux Folles

A drag queen and his partner of 20 years must hide who they truly are.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM

Photo Flash: The Skivvies, Rob McClure, Jennifer Damiano, and More Preview Upcoming Concerts

The stars take the stage to perform from their new solo shows.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM
Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Comedian Lewis Black to Return to Broadway by Robert Viagas

The famed comic promises to skewer national politics in the weeks before national elections.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:59PM

Disgraced by Steven Morris

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The Gentrification Cycle by Steven Morris

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10 Roles Bright Star's Carmen Cusack Has To Play Someday, Somewhere (Preferably Broadway)

As Bright Star comes to an end, here's our hope for its Tony nominated leading lady, Carmen Cusack.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 01:47PM

Blogs: What to see at Incoming Festival

Co-director Eleanor Turney picks five stand out performances from the upcoming festival

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 01:43PM

Comedian Lewis Black Coming Back to Broadway This Fall in BLACK TO THE FUTURE by BroadwayWorld

According to his official website, comedian Lewis Black willreturnto Broadway for just four shows this fall in BLACK TO THE FUTURE. The show will play at theMarquis Theatre on September 12, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:19PM

Anastasia(Hartford Stage, CT)Hartford Stage closed-out its 2015/2016 season with the world premier... by Sprtsnght

Anastasia(Hartford Stage, CT) Hartford Stage closed-out its 2015/2016 season with the world premier new musical, Anastasia. Anastasia features a book by Terrence McNally, music by Stephen Fl…

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Anastasia(Hartford Stage, CT)Review by Justin J. Sacramone @justinsacramoneHartford Stage closed-out... by Sprtsnght

Anastasia(Hartford Stage, CT)Review by Justin J. Sacramone @justinsacramoneHartford Stage closed-out its 2015/2016 season with the world premier new musical, Anastasia. Anastasia features a…

SOURCE: reviews250.tumblr.com at 01:18PM

'Wild': Theater Review by Stephen Dalton

Edward Snowden inspired this timely British drama from Mike Bartlett ('King Charles III') about secrecy and surveillance, which combines absurdist comedy with dazzling special effects. read …

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:15PM

Uniting is overrated. It’s time to divide Off Broadway.

Recently, one of the staffers from my General Management department brought me a quote for some services we needed for one of our Off Broadway clients. “NAME OF PROVIDER is quoting $X…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 01:13PM

Video Operas You Can Watch on Your Phone by Alec Wilkinson

Making video operas you could watch on your phone occurred to Jason Cady, Aaron Siegel, and Matthew Welch a few years ago in a bar in Brooklyn, at a meeting of Experiments in Opera, the comp…

SOURCE: The New Yorker Subscription at 01:13PM

Shakespeare's shrew gets modern twist in Tyler's 'Vinegar Girl'

A Pulitzer Prize winner offers a new spin on 'The Taming of the Shrew.'        

SOURCE: USA Today at 01:13PM

'Fool for Love' brings back desert lovers to the Hollywood Fringe Festival by David C. Nichols

The idiomatic voice of Sam Shepard provides the electrical currents that ignite “Fool for Love,” staged at the Los Angeles LGBT Center as part of the Hollywood Fringe Festival. Shepard�…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 01:13PM

Noma Dumezweni on the backlash to black Hermione: 'It drives me crazy'

"It's ignorance," the actress, who plays an adult Hermione, said.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 01:13PM

Get to Know the Cast of SpongeBob Musical by Michael Gioia

Before they shipped out to Chicago, we met up with the four leads of The SpongeBob Musical to talk about how they landed the job, what to expect from the musical and what their favorite Spon…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:10PM

Democrats Seeking HAMILTON's Lin-Manuel Miranda For A Convention Performance by Michael Dale

Democrats reportedly seeking 'young pop artists' for next month's four night prime-time telecast.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:08PM

Commentary: Dana Leslie Goldstein on the Creation of Liberty

The new musical's author talks about her hopes for lively conversations between young and old.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM
Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at noon (Broadway Time)
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‘Monopoly: The Musical’ is Coming to Broadway by Amy Sapp

Skeptics, do not pass Go. Do not collect $200. Monopoly: The Musical is headed to the stage. (Yes, really.) Hasbro, Inc., is partnering with theatrical production and brand management comp…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 12:53PM

Review: Review: ‘Muddled’ at The Drexel URBN Annex in Philadelphia by Deb Miller

Following his 2013 hit No Reservations, best-selling author, humorist, and playwright Josh Piven brings a new work to the Philadelphia stage with the world premiere of Muddled, an original s…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:52PM

Small Mouth Sounds by Newsdesk

FROM OUR FRIENDS AT ARS NOVA: “★★★★! ENTERTAINING AND TRANSCENDENT! A REMARKABLE RANGE OF PAIN, JOY & HOPE IN AN ENGROSSING 100 MINUTES.” —Time Out New York LIMITED…

SOURCE: StageLight Magazine at 12:52PM

Encores! to Launch Menken Mixtape Contest by Olivia Clement

New York City Center’s Lobby Project will offer artists the chance to present their Alan Menken remixes to the composer himself.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:46PM

Theatre News: Theatre503 announces autumn season

Amy Schindler and Jay Taylor both feature in the line up

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 12:45PM

Review: A student reviews Romeo and Juliet (Garrick Theatre)

We sent 15 year-old Natalie Brundle to review Kenneth Branagh's production of the play she read at school, Romeo and Juliet, for the first time

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 12:45PM

Not-so-Secret Theatre by Lyn Gardner

A critic who tweeted the title of the Lyric's new season sparked outrage – and possibly drove audiences to the theatreI love going to the theatre when I don't know very much about a show, …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:40PM

Letter: Peggy Spencer obituary by Mike Draper

The obituary of Peggy Spencer (30 May) inevitably concentrated on the world of competition and showbiz fame. However, those of us growing up as teenagers in south London in the early 1950s w…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:40PM

Rodgers & Hammerstein Celebrates Irving Berlin This Summer in NYC!

Rodgers & Hammerstein will celebrate a special summer of Irving Berlin events to explore the iconic American songwriter.

SOURCE: The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization at 12:37PM

Photos! SpongeBob Celebrates His Opening Night by Hannah Vine

The Broadway-Bound SpongeBob Musical opened June 19 in Chicago.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:27PM

'Hamilton' fans line up for tickets outside theater box office by Chris Jones

A line of more than 1,000 "Hamilton" fans wrapped around a city block Tuesday morning as they waited for a chance to be in the room where it happens when Lin-Manuel Miranda's Tony-winning mu…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 12:26PM

Where's the danger in this 'Deathtrap'? by Chris Jones

Ira Levin's "Deathtrap" is one of the most successful whodunits of all time — it spawned a four-year Broadway run of 1,800 performances, a London gig, a big Hollywood movie starring Michae…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 12:26PM

Lorna Luft Cast in Tour of Irving Berlin's White Christmas by Andrew Gans

The musical will play several cities during the holiday season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19PM

Tonight: Rain Pryor at the Iridium by Trav S.D.

Filed under: African American Interest, Contemporary Variety, Jews/ Show Biz, PLUGS, Singers, Singing Comediennes Tagged: cabaret, Divorced Dangerous & Divalicious, Iridium, Rain Pryor, …

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 12:06PM
Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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From solitary confinement, Mariposa & The Saint co-writer turns performer by Keith Loria

In 2005, activist and award-winning playwright Julia Steele Allen was volunteering in the Bay area for the California Coalition for Women Prisoners, when she met and befriended Sara (Maripos…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 11:58AM

Evita ticket giveaway. Closes Thursday at 5pm by Lorraine Treanor

For this week’s giveaway, we have a pair of tickets to se the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s legendary Tony® Award-winning musical Evita at Olney Theatre.  Heralded for i…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 11:58AM

BWW Interview: The Kilroys Playwright Leah Nanako Winkler: Striving For Gender Parity by Michael Dale

Winkler saw interest in her work increase dramatically when a play was placed on The Kilroys' The List

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:58AM

Rocker Adam Lambert Joins X FACTOR AUSTRALIA as Newest Judge by TV News Desk

American Idol season eight runner-up Adam Lambert turned to Twitter to share the news that he will join the judges panel for the 8th seasonof The X Factor in Australia.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:58AM

Barbara Cook Celebrates THEN AND NOW with Sold-Out Concert Tonight at Feinstein's/54 Below by BroadwayWorld

To celebrate the release of her memoir, THEN AND NOW HarperHarperCollins Publishers on sale June 21, 2016, Barbara Cook is performing at Feinstein's54 Below tonight at 7 PM, marking her firs…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:58AM

Cheyenne Jackson, Vanessa Williams and More Bring Summer Gigs to Provincetown by BroadwayWorld

Provincetown's Art House brings some of its heavy hitters out early to kick-off its summer season with a bang.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:58AM

RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER: THE MUSICAL to Make First Flight to NYC This Winter by BroadwayWorld

The Madison Square Garden Company announced today RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER THE MUSICAL will make its New York City debut at the Theater at Madison Square Garden this holiday season.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:58AM

TWITTER WATCH: Video of Ticket Line For Chicago's HAMILTON Wrapping Around The Block by Michael Dale

Tickets went on sale this morning for the first block of seats to see HAMILTON in Chicago.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:58AM

Lorna Luft to Return for IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS 2016 National Tour by BroadwayWorld

The producers of IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS, the stage adaptation of the beloved classic film, have announced today that Lorna Luft will reprise her role as Martha Watson in the upcomin…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:58AM

Join StageLight Today! by Newsdesk

$34 – FREE one world observatory $31 – FREE ripley’s believe it or not or Join stagelight Paper for only $25 and get two free tickets to one of the attractions below! Th…

SOURCE: StageLight Magazine at 11:57AM

Sigur Rós Go On A Live Music Roadtrip In Iceland by Paroma Mukherjee

In a world where everything’s centred around technology, Icelandic post-rock band Sigur Rós’s music is the powerful antithesis to everything mechanical. Just before their performance at…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 11:48AM

Review:Kimberly Akimbo at curtainup.com/ by Gloria Miller

- David Lindsay-Abaire's absurd examination of familial dysfunction and misplaced values gets a fresh new production at Barrington Stage.

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 11:44AM

Review: "Fiorello" at Berkshire Theatre Group by Mark G Auerbach

A well-staged revival of the musical classic with a great performance by Austin Lombardi in the title role.

SOURCE: thewestfieldnews.com at 11:44AM

Book Review "Then & Now: A Memoir" by Barbara Cook by Stanford Friedman

There are goodly amounts of backstage lore and music appreciation surrounding her memories of Candide, The Music Man, She Loves Me and Follies—catnip for theater buffs. Her descriptions of…

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 11:44AM

[WATCH] Jordan Fisher (‘Grease: Live’): ‘It’s transcended through decades for a reason’ by Zach Laws

“The show wasn’t broken,” readily admits “Grease: Live” star Jordan Fisher as we chat via webcam (watch above). “The script, the dialogue, the music, it’s transcended throug…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 11:44AM

Transport Group "I Remember Mama" Now in New Jersey by Cameron Kelsall

But anyone who's sat through a slavishly literal production of a kitchen-sink play can tell you that it's not always a pleasant experience. How wonderful, then, to watch I Remember Mama and …

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 11:44AM

Skillful reboot ushers a newly restrained, minimalist 'Phantom of the Opera' into the 21st century by Andrea Simakis

With "Phantom 2.0," creators Andrew Lloyd Webber and Cameron Mackintosh have satisfyingly reanimated a production that had become unavoidably moth-eaten around the edges.

SOURCE: Cleveland.com at 11:44AM

Take a Break From All Your Worries: Cheers Gets a Stage Adaption by Tolly Wright

Remember the first season of Cheers? Well writer Erik Forrest Jackson certainly does. According to the The Hollywood Reporter, Jackson binge-watched the 22-episode first season of the long-r…

SOURCE: Vulture at 11:44AM

Disney To Unveil New ‘Frozen’ Tale, ‘Northern Lights’ Via Books, Video Shorts by Brian Steinberg

Disney wants to try to keep “Frozen” at full boil. The company said it would launch a new adventure featuring Anna, Elsa, Olaf, Kristoff and the rest of the characters from its h…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:44AM

Dance college owner convicted of £12k fraud by Georgia Snow

A dance college owner has been convicted of fraud, after taking more than £12,000 in fees for qualifications he was not authorised

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:42AM

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Musical to Bow in NY This Christmas by Robert Viagas

The beloved TV special will come to life on the stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:40AM

Rape on stage: Hard to stomach, but the brutality of its depiction might help us as a society to wake up to rape culture by Matilda Battersby, Matilda Battersby

"He lifted me off the floor, pulled up my knickers. He spent some time rearranging me I remember. He smoothed my hair back off my face. Be our little secret, baby Leah yeah?"

SOURCE: The Independent at 11:33AM

Daniel Radcliffe Wants You to Keep Your Phones on When You See Privacy Off-Broadway by Lindsey Sullivan

Don't tell Patti LuPone; off-Broadway's Privacy begins performances on July 5 and is going totally rogue when it comes to theater etiquette. As the (potentially naked) star Daniel Ra…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:33AM

What's New, Pussycat? Backstage at Cats with Tyler Hanes, Episode 2: Dancin'! by Broadway.com

In this week's episode, Tyler Hanes shows us what choreographer Andy Blankenbuehler and his team have been up to in rehearsal. Also, a naughty kitty steals the camera and gets into the p…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:33AM

Democratic National Convention Seeking Hamilton Creator as Speaker by Robert Viagas

His name is on a list of “young pop artists” the DNC is approaching.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM

Museums to Celebrate Irving Berlin This Summer by Olivia Clement

The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization will present special events exploring the composer’s legacy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:28AM

Melissa Errico, Jackie Hoffman, Michael Cumpsty Set for Apple Cart Reading by Andrew Gans

The evening is part of the acclaimed Project Shaw series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:26AM

Michael Ball joins West End Bake Off as judge by Matthew Hemley

Michael Ball will join Barbara Windsor and Christopher Biggins as judges for this year’s West End Bake Off. The event raises money

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:24AM

See Daniel Dae Kim and Andréa Burns Honored at the 2016 Beacon Awards by Hannah Vine

The actors were honored by Inside Broadway June 20 at the The Essex House.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:17AM

£1m Teacher Development Fund to boost arts education in primary schools by Georgia Snow

A new £1 million fund to boost arts education in primary schools has been launched by the Paul Hamlyn Foundation. The Teacher

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:14AM

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Gynecologic Oncology Unit at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center of New York City by Darryl Reilly

Ms. Feiffer’s rudimentary characters communicate by the sledgehammer approach to comedy. Until the mawkish finale there is a barrage of zingers, one-liners and vulgarisms. If a theatrica…

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

Hottest Articles on BWW 6/14/2016 - 6/21/2016

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SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:07AM

Margo Seibert and More to Star in O'Neill Center's National Playwrights Conference Readings by BroadwayWorld

Casting and directors have been announced for the eight new plays in development at the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's National Playwrights Conference next month.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:02AM

DC, Baltimore & VA-Area Artists Tapped for TCG's Inaugural 'Rising Leaders of Color' Program by BroadwayWorld

Theatre Communications Group TCG, the national organization for theatre, is pleased to announce the inaugural cohort of the Rising Leaders of Color RLC Program.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:02AM

Michael Cumpsty, Melissa Errico, Jim Brochu, Tony Sheldon, Jackie Hoffman and More Join Project Shaw's APPLE CART by BroadwayWorld

Gingold Theatrical Group's Project Shaw, under the leadership of Artistic Director David Staller, continues its 11th Season when it presents its 115th concert presentation with George Bernar…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:02AM

Theater openings for June 24-June 30

Friday "Lolita de Lares": The true story of a Puerto Rican Nationalist Party member imprisoned after an armed attack in the U.S. House of Representatives is told through 50 characters. Throu…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 11:01AM

In Conversation: Tamar Davis Takes Us Inside The Industry by Jerrica White

Tamar Davis has a voice that makes you want to sit down, shut up, and listen. It doesn’t glide, it soars. It isn’t bound by a genre, it’s unique in style and choice. We recently had …

SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 11:00AM

Interview: From ‘Hadestown’ to ‘Twelfth Night’ it’s the Summer of Shaina Taub by Jose Solis

Songwriter, arranger and performer Shaina Taub is having a banner 2016. The critically acclaimed music she wrote for, and performed, in Bill Irwin and David Shiner’s Old Hats was released …

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 11:00AM

Theater News: Roundabout Theatre Company's Cabaret Arrives in San Francisco

Fresh from Broadway, the show begins performances at SHN Golden Gate Theatre.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00AM

TV News: Broadway's Best to Sing "What the World Needs Now Is Love" on Maya & Marty

The stars will perform the track that benefits the victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00AM

I Interview Playwrights Part 854: Helen Banner by Adam Szymkowicz

Helen Banner Hometown:  Jersey in the British Channel Islands, which are off the coast of France. Current Town: New York. Q:  What are you working on now? A:  I’m writi…

SOURCE: ADAM SZYMKOWICZ at 11:00AM
Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Alexandra Silber Live at Birdland (and BWW!)

Thanks to great work by BWW's social media team and most importantly by Birdland's Jim Caruso, our Facebook fans have been getting some exclusive looks at some of Broadway and cabare…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:54AM

Weekly Theatre Podcast: The Spoils, Titanic, The Deep Blue Sea, Human Animals by As Yet Unnamed London Theatre Podcast

This week the London theatre bloggers discuss Jesse Eisenberg's double West End debut The Spoils, Helen McCrory in Rattigan's The Deep Blue Sea, the return of Titanic, and Human Animals at t…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:49AM

Sizzling Photos! Broadway Bares Strips Down For A Cause by Hannah Vine

Broadway Bares: On Demand, the 26th edition of the annual burlesque-style fundraiser in New York, earned $1,482,724 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:46AM

Newtown Middle School Students Visit With the Cast of Fiddler by Hannah Vine

The Broadway cast met the “Jr.” cast post show and posed for photos.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:43AM

Blocks-Long Line Awaits Opening of Chicago's Hamilton Box Office: See Video by Robert Viagas

The six-month run will begin September 27.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:39AM

Jessie Mueller, Orfeh, Paul Alexander Nolan Set for Broadway Up, Guns Down Benefit by Andrew Gans

The concert evening will raise funds for the Orlando-based Zebra Coalition.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:38AM

Jonathan Groff and Idina Menzel Will Be Heard in Frozen Northern Lights by Andrew Gans

The original story will span a collection of books, animated shorts and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:35AM

Hot Clip of the Day: Rent's "I'll Cover You"

Begin your day with the love song from Rent.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 10:26AM

Psst! The dismal truth about theatre's 'secret location' gimmick by Lyn Gardner

Shows such as Philip Ridley’s Karagula aim to entice audiences with the promise of a mysterious venue. All too often, this has little relevance to the play itself“Immersive” was once t…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:15AM

Henning Mankell play about colonialism in Africa published in English for first time by Alison Flood

Extract from The Antelopes by Wallander author – who spent years in Mozambique – published in Index on CensorshipA play by Henning Mankell about a Swedish couple struggling to understand…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:15AM

Fuse Theater Review: “Wild Williams” — Wildly Imaginative by Ian Thal

Wild Williams is a marvelous antidote for the formulaic.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 10:15AM

Fuse Concert Review: Chameleon Arts Ensemble Pay Glorious Respect to Father and Sons — by Susan Miron

It doesn't get much better for father and sons than when these virtuosos give their superb all for the Bach clan..

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 10:15AM

NT’s The Deep Blue Sea to be broadcast live to cinemas in September by Matthew Hemley

Helen McCrory’s performance in The Deep Blue Sea at the National Theatre is to be broadcast live to cinemas in September. The

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:07AM

What retirement? Alessandra Ferri returns to Juliet — at 53 by Jocelyn Noveck | ap

There are those who, upon retiring from an eventful career, sigh with relief and sink contentedly into the new rhythms of a life unfettered by deadlines and pressure.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:01AM
Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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GRACE NOTES: Tuesday, June 21, 2016 by Susan Grace

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SOURCE: Grace Notes Subscription at 09:56AM

The Taming of the Shrew **1/2 The Total Bent *** Himself and Nora ** by Barry

By: David Sheward With its celebration of Elizabethan-era sexism, The Taming of the Shrew has always been a challenging production for modern audiences. In bringing the rebellious Katherina …

SOURCE: theaterlife at 09:51AM

Photo Coverage: The Schuyler Sisters Unite to Celebrate Phillipa Soo at the Elly Awards! by Walter McBride

The 6th Annual Elly Awards Luncheon was hosted just yesterday by The Women's Forum of New York benefiting The Education Fund of the Women's Forum. The awards, named for the Women's Forum fou…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:45AM

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 6/21/16- CAMELOT by Stage Tube

Today in 1993, the second Broadway revival of Camelot opened at the George Gershwin Theatre, where it ran for 56 performances. Camelot is a musical by Alan Jay Lerner book and lyrics and Fre…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:45AM

Photo Coverage: Andrea Burns & Daniel Dae Kim Honored at the Beacon Awards by Stephen Sorokoff

Inside Broadway honored Andrea Burns amp Daniel Dae Kim at the Beacon Awards and BroadwayWorld was there. Michael Presser's organization celebrated TV amp Broadway starDaniel Dae KimHawaii F…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:45AM

Follow Your Favorite Broadway Shows on Snapchat- A Complete Guide! by BroadwayWorld

In need of another way to stay in the loop with your favoriteshows You're in luck, because many productions have jumped on the Snapchat bandwagon, giving fans an intimate, behind-the-scenes …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:45AM

NORMATIVITY Will Open 2016 New York Musical Festival, Featuring Aneesh Sheth by BroadwayWorld

Producer Dylan Jarrett announced today that Aneesh Sheth will be featured in the New York premiere production of Normativity, a new musical by Jaime Jarrett and an official selection of the …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:45AM

Theatre News: DC Dogs To Present New Rock Opera Musical In Silver Spring by Self-Post News

A new original musical will open at the Silver Spring Black Box Theatre for six performances from July 22-31. “99-A Rock Opera,” written by local musician and composer Mark Baughman and …

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 09:34AM

Video: Magician Jamie Raven takes to the streets of Soho

WhatsOnStage spent the afternoon with the BGT star ahead of his UK tour

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 09:32AM

Blogs: Come and help us open the Fairy Portal

The artistic director of Slung Low, Alan Lane, talks about the first day of the Fairy Portal camp at the RSC

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 09:32AM

Barbara Cook Begins Feinstein's/54 Below Engagement Tonight by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning singing actress is celebrating her new autobiography with a series of concerts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:28AM

FROM DOWN UNDER: Matilda dominates 2016 Helpmann Nominations by Simon Parris

Highly original import Matilda swept the music theatre categories with twelve nominations, including James Millar as Miss Trunchbull, Tim Minchin for Original Score, and all eight Sydney and…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:23AM

VIDEO: Billy Eichner Talks Working with Lin-Manuel Miranda on New Season of DIFFICULT PEOPLE by TV News Desk

On last night's LATE NIGHT, guest Billy Eichner talked about working with Lin-Manuel Miranda on the second season of his show DIFFICULT PEOPLE in which they put on their own version of HAMIL…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:03AM

VIDEO: Daniel Radcliffe Wants Audiences to Keep Their Cell Phones On During New Play PRIVACY by TV News Desk

On last night's LATE NIGHT, guest Daniel Radcliffe talked about his new off-Broadway play PRIVACY and shared that they want audience members to keep their cell phones on during the performan…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:03AM

Wash Over You by Jane Franklin Dance, a Fringe Peek by Guest Writer

There are so many songs about rivers.  You can easily google the “Top Ten” river songs followed by another list of ten or more runner-ups.  I’m sure you can name several just off the…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 09:03AM

How to… source props by John Byrne

1. Get organised Try to have a detailed list that includes each prop’s description and purpose on stage. This will stop you wasting

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:00AM

My first get-in: Sharon Calcutt by John Byrne

My first professional outing as a stage manager was for When Harry Met Barry in the summer of 2002 at Upstairs at

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:00AM
Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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A New FROZEN Story is Coming! Disney to Release Book Series, Animated Lego Shorts ft. Beloved Characters by Movies News Desk

Walt Disney has announced plans for a new FROZEN story featuring the characters from the beloved mega-hit animated film, which will be featured in a collection of books, and animated video s…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:45AM

Video: Simon Stephens: 'The Royal Court production of 4:48 Psychosis shattered me'

The playwright shares his views on the importance of the new writing venue

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 08:32AM

Review: Watership Down, (Watermill Theatre, Newbury)

Adam Penford directs Richard Adams' classic 1972 children's novel

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 08:32AM

Theatre News: La Soirée to return to the West End in November

The circus is coming back to town ten years on from opening in Leicester Square

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 08:32AM

Theatre News: Jessie Wallace joins UK tour of Chicago

The actress will replace Sam Bailey as Mama Morton

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 08:32AM

Interviews: Tamara Harvey: 'Theatre is still far from being a family friendly industry'

Director Tamara Harvey talks families, Much Ado About Nothing and her new job of running Theatr Clwyd

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 08:32AM

City Theatre Presents CityWrights: 6th Annual Professional Weekend for Playwrights—Miami—Fri, June 24 by [email protected] (karina)

By HowlRound TV. C ity Theatre in Miami presents CityWrights: The 6th Annual Professional Weekend for Playwrights livestreaming on the global, commons-based peer-produced HowlRound TV networ…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 08:30AM

You’ll Love THIS Conrad: The Gem Theatre’s “Bye-Bye Birdie” Will Have You Saying ‘Hello’ To Your Happy Face! by Leo Buck

Considered by many to be the very first “Rock And Roll” musical ever written, now “One More Productions” has re-imagined and re-invigorated this ground-breaking Broadway hit and in t…

SOURCE: buckingtrends.me at 08:00AM

Shared Vocabulary and Puppetry in Ramesh Meyyappan’s Butterfly by [email protected] (jamie)

By Martha Steketee. Ramesh Meyyappan and Gavin Glover discuss their wordless adaptation of Madame Butterfly , replete with kites and puppets, and their hopes for hyphenate theatremakers.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 08:00AM
Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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First Nighter: London Hosting Terence Rattigan's "The Deep Blue Sea," Alexi Kaye Campbell's "Sunset at Villa Thalia" and Arthur Mi by David Finkle

There's no question that this is a volatile time and certainly for the nearly destitute Simons, but Turner has them and those

SOURCE: www.huffpost.com at 07:45AM

First Nighter: London Hosting Terence Rattigan's "The Deep Blue Sea," Alexi Kaye Campbell's "Sunset at Villa Thalia" and Arthur Mi by David Finkle

By the way, Freddie is the real irony here. A hero during World War II, he's now a society discard and incensed about it

SOURCE: Huffington Post at 07:45AM

LOVE, BOMBS & APPLES – Arcola Theatre & touring by Aleks Sierz

Collection of four monologues is free-thinkingly transgressive, politically incorrect and thoroughly delightful.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:40AM

Broadway AM Report, 6/21/2016 - Broadway Supports Orlando and More! by Jessica Khan

Good morning, BroadwayWorld Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it Today's big newsBroadway's best will performon NBC's MA…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:36AM

BWW's On This Day - June 21, 2016

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on June 21 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:36AM

Jessie Wallace Joins The Cast Of Chicago On Tour by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Chicago producer David Ian has announced that Jessie Wallace will join the cast of the international award-winning musical Chicago, playing the role of Mama Morton. Wallace w…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 07:27AM

Ten years after: “Nobody walks anywhere in a small town” by Terry Teachout

From 2006: Nobody walks anywhere in a small town, except maybe next door or across the street. When I told my mother I was going to walk downtown to buy a belt, she boggled. It took me a goo…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:15AM

Regional Theatre Young Directors Scheme awards seven paid placements by Matthew Hemley

Manchester’s Royal Exchange and the West Yorkshire Playhouse are to host paid three-month placements as part of the Regional Theatre Young Directors

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:03AM

Almanac: V.S. Naipaul on liberal democracy and the pursuit of happiness by Terry Teachout

“This idea of the pursuit of happiness is at the heart of the attractiveness of the civilization to so many outside it or on its periphery. I find it marvelous to contemplate to what an ex…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:00AM

Hamilton Cast Album Leaps to Billboard No. 3 by Robert Viagas

The Grammy-winning recording has sold more than a million copies.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:00AM
Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Jessie Wallace to play Mama Morton in Chicago by Matthew Hemley

Jessie Wallace is to star as Mama Morton in the touring production of Chicago. As previously announced, the musical stars John Partridge

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:53AM

Clinton seeks rock-star convention lineup - POLITICO by Annie Karni

Hillary Clinton has reached out to Lin-Manuel Miranda, the Tony Award-winning star of the musical ‘Hamilton,’ about performing at the Democratic convention.

SOURCE: www.politico.com at 06:46AM

Old Globe names 'Sense' cast, extends 'Meteor' by James Hebert

Tickets for Steve Martin play available this Friday

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 06:44AM

'If/Then' authors on choice, maturity, and the 'thoughtful' musical

As a unit, composer Tom Kitt, lyricist/librettist Brian Yorkey, director Michael Greif, and producer David Stone do not make run-of-the-mill, feel-good musicals.

SOURCE: Philly.com at 06:44AM

In 'Julius Caesar,' festival takes postmodern approach in this power play

How do we explain the meteoric rise of Donald Trump on the political stage? The GOP political hopeful has been able to translate his remarkable pop-culture appeal into electoral power.

SOURCE: Philly.com at 06:44AM

'Frozen' coming to new books, Lego animated shorts by Derrik J. Lang

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Disney is letting "Frozen" go in new directions....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 06:44AM

Stars sing out for Orlando victims

Charity concerts and recordings aim to benefit Orlando victims, families and survivors.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 06:44AM

Zak Berkman’s world premiere ‘The Harassment of Iris Malloy’ at People’s Light and Theatre Company by Mark Cofta

Zak Berkman's world premiere 'The Harassment of Iris Malloy' suggests a tabloid situation, but reveals a genuine drama.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 06:44AM

Monopoly The Musical is passing Go direct to Broadway by Jacob Stolworthy, Jacob Stolworthy

Hasbro is bringing the board game to a whole array of platforms including the theatre stage

SOURCE: The Independent at 06:25AM

THE DONKEY SHOW – Proud Camden by Emma Clarendon

This quirky, entertaining show might be inspired by Shakespeare’s classic tale of love, magic and mishaps but it has a life of its own.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:06AM
Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Today on Broadway: Tuesday, June 21, 2016 by James Marino

Listen: @LeslieOdomJr Confirms #Hamilton Exit, @SpongeBobBway Reviews “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre headlines of the day…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM

NEWS: La Soiree returns to London with Spiegeltent in Leicester Square by Press Releases

Featuring world-class performers from across the globe, get ready to be enticed once more by the truly unique and irresistible world of La Soirée, in a Spiegeltent in Leicester Square. The …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:53AM

Review: Wild (Hampstead Theatre)

James Macdonald directs Mike Bartlett's dark new comedy

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:19AM

Boris Charmatz's Tate Modern takeover gets tourists dancing by Judith Mackrell

The French choreographer will lead 100 dancers in a weekend of participatory performances among the paintings – this exhibition really will move youTate Modern is to be transformed into a …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:03AM

Spiegeltent to take up residency in Leicester Square for La Soiree show by Matthew Hemley

A Spiegeltent will take up residency in London’s Leicester Square as hit show La Soiree returns to the city for its seventh

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:00AM
Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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Wild, Hampstead Theatre by Marianka Swain

Who do you trust? The EU Referendum campaign has exposed a mounting suspicion of the establishment, from financial institutions to press and politicians, and our sense of nationhood has neve…

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 04:58AM

WATCH: Part 1 of Perry's #WestEndLive takeover adventure

Perry O'Bree had a ball at WEST END LIVE 2016. In this vlog from Day 1, he captures the crowd fun - and initiates a resounding group 'woo! - and captures performance snippets from shows incl…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 04:50AM
Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Cue the levitating longboat: the £35m all-singing, all-dancing history of Britain by ​stephen Smith

First, evangelical hedge fund manager Jonathan Ruffer bought Auckland Castle for £15m. Now he’s putting on his first show – with Romans, Vikings, flaming arrows, jousting knights and a …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:49AM

David Cross: Making America Great Again! review – obnoxious, cynical gags by Brian Logan

The Forum, LondonThe Arrested Development star is undoubtedly an adept comic but his political show lacks complexity and suffers from punchlines that strain to shockTrump is bad news, US gun…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:49AM
Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Five Stories From Last Week’s AJ You Shouldn’t Miss (Meaning Of Art Edition) by Douglas McLennan

Can computers help us better understand art? What the world thinks is creative. Why is it still okay to discriminate against stupid people? How gaming is taking over. And the “Rotten T…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 02:59AM

It Is Easy to Be Dead five-star review – requiem for a forgotten war poet by Michael Billington

Finborough, LondonNeil McPherson pays tribute to Charles Hamilton Sorley in a beautifully orchestrated production with songs by Schubert and George ButterworthRobert Graves considered Charle…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:46AM

School’s results go from Bottom to top, thanks to the Bard by Sarah Cassidy

A school in Kent transformed its results in all subjects, from among the worst to one of the best, with help from ShakespeareUnder bright spotlights in the drama room, students are getting i…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:46AM

2016 Capital Fringe Preview #17: ‘Paul Gonsalves on the Road’ by Guest Author

Paul Gonsalves (1920-1974) was an immensely talented tenor saxophonist with the Duke Ellington Orchestra from 1950 until his death in 1974. He is best known as the creator of one of the most…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:37AM

Army-approved exercise tips to help you beat the summer heat by Elisabeth Vincentelli

This season’s predicted to be a scorcher, but if you’re worried about exercising in the heat, doctors say, “Don’t sweat it.” That’s because we’re actually pretty well-suited to…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 02:21AM

Eleanor Turney: I can’t pay an assistant this year, so I’m not having an assistant by Eleanor Turney

I think that people should be paid for the work they do. Radical, huh? As Lauren Mooney’s recent piece in The Stage

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM

Mark Puddle: I started a theatre company with a credit card and sold it for six figures by Mark Puddle

Twelve years ago, I started the Lord Chamberlain’s Men. I had £3,000 in savings, two credit cards and a very small overdraft

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM

Mark Shenton: Critics have a role to play in keeping musical theatre fresh by Mark Shenton

I think I’ve written about the crisis in new musical theatre nearly as much as I’ve written about the challenges facing theatre

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM
Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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L’amante anglaise by Arts Review

Following a successful collaboration with La Mama in 2014, fortyfivedownstairs continues its commitment to reviving successful independent productions with their 2016 encore season of Margue…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 01:46AM

2016 Capital Fringe Preview #16: “The Missing Peace” by Guest Author

“The first time I played through the score, I was struck by its beauty and shocked that it was written twenty years ago– the message is still relevant now, and I knew the story neede…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:39AM

Back at the Dojo by Arts Review

Belvoir joins forces with legendary Melbourne company, Stuck Pigs Squealing for Lally Katz’s Back at the Dojo – a ravishing, nourishing story about the myths families live by. A…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 01:31AM

Tickets to HAMILTON in Chicago Go on Sale Starting Today by BroadwayWorld

Producer Jeffrey Seller and Broadway In Chicago recently announced that single tickets for HAMILTON would go on sale to the public today, June 21st.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:20AM

NY Assembly Passes “Ticket Bot” Criminalization Law by Robert Viagas

Now on to the governor's desk.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:01AM

'Hamilton' tickets in Chicago

Theater lovers in Chicago wait in line for "Hamilton" tickets to go on sale at PrivateBank Theatre on June 21, 2016.

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 01:00AM

Sky Williams Takes a Virtual Reality Tour at E3 by Young Hollywood

Sky Williams Takes a Virtual Reality Tour at E3 YH hits up the E3 convention in L.A. with gamer Sky Williams, who is definitely game for trying out HTC's amazing virtual reality headset, Viv…

SOURCE: Young Hollywood at 01:00AM

Going Viral On Set with "Bizaardvark” Cast by Young Hollywood

Going Viral On Set with "Bizaardvark” Cast YH goes behind the scenes of the Disney Channel series "Bizaardvark" to catch up with the cast and take a tour of the set! We chat with stars Oli…

SOURCE: Young Hollywood at 01:00AM
Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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On the Couch with Eva Seymour by Arts Review

Who is Eva Seymour? I’m a Melbourne based actor, recently graduated from 16th St Actors’ Studio, and currently a graduate ensemble member for Red Stitch Actors’ Theatre. I…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 12:56AM

2016 Capital Fringe Preview #15: ‘BRYCE: Hydrogen Blonde’ by Marc B. Langston by Guest Author

The rumors are true. After months of speculation, BRYCE confirmed he will be gracing the 2016 Capital Fringe stage with a brand new show BRYCE: Hydrogen Blonde. After a successful debut at T…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:45AM

You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown by Arts Review

The smash hit Broadway musical You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown comes to St Kilda’s The Alex Theatre in June 2016 with a fun, fresh approach to an ageless story about a boy and his …

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 12:25AM

Heathers the Musical – Sydney return season by Bec Caton

Heathers, under the direction of performer/drag artist/director Trevor Ashley, premiered at the Hayes Theatre in 2015 and has since toured the country to the rightful adoration of Australian…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 12:05AM

What Show Did This Sacramento Student Travel to NYC to See? by Olivia Clement

The Broadway-lover talks aspirations beyond high school, her favorite show and what musical theatre means to her.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

15 Regional Companies Leading the Charge in Gay Theatre by Aaron Grunfeld

Check out these pioneers who champion the LGBT cause through art.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Lena Hall Wants To Tell You Who She Is by Ruthie Fierberg

Tony winner Lena Hall talks playing the Carlyle, her classic musical theatre roots and taking on Yitzhak and the title role in the tour of Hedwig and the Angry Inch.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

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