Thursday, June 23, 2016 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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Emma Rice wows by casting Meow Meow in first Globe production by Mark Brown Arts Correspondent

New artistic director has chosen ex-cabaret star to play Titania in A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Shakespeare’s GlobeEmma Rice’s appointment at Shakespeare’s Globe was always going to…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:32PM

West Side story composer almost gave up on show, letters reveal by Vanessa Thorpe, Arts and Media Correspondent

Leonard Bernstein's hostility towards writer of musical's book almost halted project, newly released correspondence revealsIt is regularly judged one of the best musicals of all time, yet We…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:32PM

$6M donated for 100K children in US to see "Hamilton"

NEW YORK (AP) -- The Rockefeller Foundation says it is giving $6 million to help 100,000 school children across the U.S. see the Tony Award-winning musical "Hamilton.&quo…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 11:26PM

Review: Glam new revival of 'Cabaret' loses its edge by Karen D'Souza

This kinder, gentler 'Cabaret' is often fun to watch, but it has lost the potency to make us squirm, old chum.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 11:26PM

On Broadway, more shows bring the curtain down; 1 moving by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- The post-Tony Awards audits are in full swing on Broadway, with another long-running show setting a closing date and one new one moving addresses....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 11:26PM

Broadway’s ‘Shuffle Along’ To Close in July, When Audra McDonald Exits by Gordon Cox

“Shuffle Along,” the starry Broadway musical that was nominated for 10 Tony Awards earlier this year, will be closing much earlier than expected, with producers choosing to shutt…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:24PM

Broadway League Award Honors Maitland Middle School Teacher by Michael J. Roberts

Dr. Phillips Center Florida Hospital School of the Arts and The Broadway League, the national [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 11:12PM

Review: ‘Shuffle Along’ in NYC by Richard Seff

There is so much talent on stage at the Music Box that it’s difficult to know where to begin giving credit where its due. The first elements that deserve “Original! Exciting! Bro…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:10PM

Review: In ‘Stet,’ Rape, Journalism and the Elusive Truth by Alexis Soloski

Written by Kim Davies, this play focuses on an apparently brutal rape, its aftermath and the writer for a national magazine who covers the story.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:00PM

Review: Stet

Kim Davies tackles on-campus rape in her new play with the Abingdon Theatre Company.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00PM
Thursday, June 23, 2016 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Theatre Review: ‘Next to Normal’ at Keegan Theatre by Stephanie House

Even in 2016, far beyond the days of Charlotte Perkins Gilman, mental Illness is a topic that is rarely brought up until it is absolutely necessary, such in instances of unspeakable destruct…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 10:54PM

Theater notes: Broadway shuffle includes closing dates for 'Shuffle Along,' 'An American in Paris' and 'Fun Home' by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The post-Tony Awards shuffle has begun on Broadway, with shows benefitting from wins and others moving along for a variety of reasons. “The Humans,” for example, won best play of 2016 wi…

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 10:46PM

Broadway: 2015 Musical “American in Paris” to Close, Following “Fun Home” by Roger Friedman

“An American in Paris” will close on Broadway on new Year’s Day. The show from 2015 won Tonys and had great reviews, Categories: Featured Theater(Read more...)

SOURCE: ShowBiz 411 at 10:45PM

Hamilton documentary to feature unseen footage of original cast performance by Steph Harmon and Agencies

The sold-out hit Broadway musical gets a cast shakeup after three leads leave next month – but an upcoming PBS film will give fans a taste of the original castTime has nearly run out to se…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:25PM

Theater News: Shuffle Along to Close Abruptly on Broadway

The musical will end its run in conjunction with Audra McDonald's exit.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:00PM
Thursday, June 23, 2016 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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New Play Readings At O'Neill Center by Christopher Arnott

We're already onto the third, and biggest, of the four prestigious "conference" workshop retreats at the bucolic Eugene O'Neill Theater Center. Writers prepare their new projects with the as…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 09:58PM

Ruthless! The Musical – New Cast Recording by Sandi Durell

  RUTHLESS! The Musical, has a new cast album produced by Robert Sher for Caroline Records, recorded on June 14th at Carriage House Studios featuring the entire original cast: Peter Lan…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 09:48PM

Degas – A New Vision by Arts Review

This winter, the National Gallery of Victoria presents the largest collection of works by Edgar Degas exhibited in Australia, with Degas – A New Vision. The exhibition, curated by Dega…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 09:39PM

Bid To Meet FIDDLER ON THE ROOF's Danny Burstein, Support The Actors Fund by Michael Dale

Charitybuzz's new auction offers four tickets for the hit revival of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, plus a 250 gift card to Glass House Tavern.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:21PM

REVIEW: ‘Close to You: Bacharach Reimagined,’ from Ghostlight Records by #cota

By Adam Cohen Close to You: Bacharach Reimagined is the Original London Cast Recording of the hit West End show, which began Off-Broadway, and features musician Kyle Riabko’s take on the t…

SOURCE: centerontheaisle.com at 09:21PM

Broadway Blues: Shuffle Along, Starring Audra McDonald, Sets Final Performance Date by Broadway.com

An all-star musical is about to shuffle off this mortal coil. Shuffle Along, or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed will play its final performance on July 24. …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:15PM

Breaking: ‘Shuffle Along’ Posts Closing Notice by Matthew Wexler

Producer Scott Rudin announced today that SHUFFLE ALONG Or The Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed, will play its final Broadway performance on Sunday, July 24…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 09:15PM

Melbourne Cabaret Fringe: Ljubicica – Wild Violet by Arts Review

Ljubicica (Lyu-bi-chit-za), the Croatian wild violet, is a beloved symbol of rural Croatian life for Ivica, a small child growing up sometime early in the reign of Tito, first President of …

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 09:13PM

Shuffle Along Sets Final Performance by Alicia Samuel

 Shuffle Along, Or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed has set its official final performance for Sunday, July 24th. It is a sad day at Broadway Black as we p…

SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 09:05PM

Lorna Luft Celebrates Pride Week by Sandi Durell

   by Marilyn Lester     Pride, hope, optimism, faith in the future – these were the themes of Lorna Luft’s celebratory show at Feinstein’s/54 Below, dedicated to the L…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 09:00PM
Thursday, June 23, 2016 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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On Broadway, more shows bring the curtain down; 1 moving by Mark Kennedy

The post-Tony Awards audits are in full swing on Broadway, with two shows on Thursday setting closing dates and one new one moving addresses.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 08:34PM

“Celebrating Joan: A Tribute to Joan Rivers” at The Kennedy Center by Guest Author

Celebrating Joan: A Tribute to Joan Rivers, which left the audience of admirers howling last night at The Kennedy Center’s Eisenhower Theater, was an evening for “mature audiences…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:30PM

White Night returns in 2017 by Arts Review

Minister for Tourism and Major Events The Hon John Eren has joined the City of Ballarat Mayor Cr Des Hudson at the Ballarat’s Mining Exchange to announce the dates and locations for Wh…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 08:29PM

'Shuffle Along' Announces Abrupt Closing Date on Broadway by David Rooney

Despite landing 10 Tony nominations and making a strong showing at the box office, producer Scott Rudin has opted to end the run July 24 with the previously announced exit of Audra McDonald.…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:23PM

SHUFFLE ALONG Sets Sudden Broadway Closing After Audra McDonald Departs by BroadwayWorld

The New York Times is reporting that Shuffle Along will close on July 24th, currently the date of Audra McDonald's departure citing a low advance for after she leaves the show.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:12PM

Remembering Darcie Denkert's 'Fine Romance' With Broadway and Hollywood by Michael Dale

All proceeds from her acclaimed book on Broadway and Hollywood musicals were donated to the Motion Picture amp Television Fund and the ActorsFund.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:12PM

PROMISES, PROMISES to Return to London This Winter by Jessica Khan

BroadwayWorld is excited to report thatBurt Bacharach's PROMISES, PROMISES will return to London for the first time since 1969 at Southwark Playhouse, beginning January 2017.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:12PM

CENTER VIEW: Lorna Luft Celebrates Pride at Feinstein’s/54 Below; Bill Boggs Reports by #cota

Video credit: Stephen Sorokoff Now at Feinstein’s/54 Below, Lorna Luft’s returned to celebrate Pride with a show that comes at a unique time, reflecting on recent events and hon…

SOURCE: centerontheaisle.com at 08:06PM

‘Shuffle Along’ Decides It Can’t Go on Without Audra McDonald by Michael Paulson

“Shuffle Along,” one of the most ambitious and anticipated musicals of the theater season just ended, will close next month, abruptly and unexpectedly, the show’s producers said Thursd…

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 08:02PM

‘An American in Paris’ to Close on Broadway by Michael Paulson

This Tony-winning musical, which for a time performed strongly at the box office, is planning a national tour and a London production.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 08:00PM

Shuffle Along Sets July Broadway Closing by Adam Hetrick

The historic Broadway musical that traces the legacy of black artistry on Broadway will close next month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:00PM
Thursday, June 23, 2016 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Theatre Review: ‘The Good Devil (In Spite of Himself)’ with WSC Avant Bard by Katelyn Wattendorf

A greeting from a sprightly spunky, British-babbling, cloth-clad commoner is the first thing you’ll experience when you walk through the theater doors at WSC Avant Bard’s The Goo…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 07:48PM

On Broadway, more shows bring the curtain down; 1 moving by Mark Kennedy

The post-Tony Awards audits are in full swing on Broadway, with another long-running show setting a closing date and one new one moving addresses.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 07:34PM

‘An American In Paris’ Gets Broadway End Date by Denise Petski

The end in is sight for Tony-winning An American In Paris. The hit musical will end its Broadway run on Sunday, January 1, 2017. Since the first performance at the Palace Theatre on March 13…

SOURCE: Deadline at 07:28PM

Au Revoir to Broadway! An American in Paris Sets Closing Date by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Breaking up is hard to do. An American in Paris will shutter on Broadway on January 1, 2017; at time of closing, the production will have played 29 previews and 719 regular perfomances. Base…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:20PM

Broadway.com #LiveatFive with James Monroe Iglehart from Aladdin by Broadway.com

James Monroe Iglehart stops by Broadway.com HQ to chat with Imogen Lloyd Webber.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:20PM

STET - Talkin' Broadway's Review by Matthew Murray

For a play that contains absolutely no blood or gore, Stet, which was written by Kim Davies and is now receiving its world premiere at the Abingdon Theatre Company's June Havoc Theatre, cont…

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 07:17PM

Broadway’s ‘An American in Paris’ to Close in January by Gordon Cox

“An American in Paris,” the stage musical that meshed Broadway and ballet, will close on Broadway in January — but the major renovations planned for the production’s…

SOURCE: Variety at 07:17PM

Outdoor Theater returns with Days Remembered ‹ Asbury Park Sun by Michelle Gladden

Paying homage to it 1876 home, the Starving Artist and Days Ice Cream shop owner Arnold Teixiera has put together a Broadway Musical Review entitled Teixeira and the girls of Days Remembered.

SOURCE: asburyparksun.com at 07:15PM

We're Smiling! Samantha Barks and Jonathan Bailey to Lead THE LAST FIVE YEARS, Helmed by Jason Robert Brown in London by Jessica Khan

We can't do better than tonight's big news from the West End Jason Robert Brown will direct his two-hander musical THE LAST FIVE YEARS in London this fall, starring Samantha Barks and Jonath…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:09PM

WAITRESS Ready to Waft Into the West End? by Jessica Khan

The smell of delicious, homemade pies could be wafting into the West End soon. The Daily Mail writes that Broadway's WAITRESS is eyeing a Spring 2017 bow in London, if it can find an open ve…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:09PM

They Can't Take That Away... AN AMERICAN IN PARIS Sets Broadway Closing; Looks Ahead to U.S. Tour, London by BroadwayWorld

Just announced, the Tony Award-winning musical An American in Paris will close on Sunday, January 1, 2017. Since the first performance at Broadway's Palace Theatre on March 13, 2015, An Amer…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:09PM

VIDEO: ALADDIN's Broadway Jafar, Jonathan Freeman, Gets Lost In Translation With Hamburg Jafar Ethan Freeman by Michael Dale

Can Broadway's Jonathan Freeman recognize his lines when Ethan Freeman says then in German

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:09PM

Theater News: An American in Paris Will End Its Broadway Run

The production is set to hit London's West End early next year.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 07:00PM

An American in Paris to End Broadway Run by Andrew Gans

A national tour and a London production are planned.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:00PM

'An American in Paris' to Close on Broadway by David Rooney

The Tony-winning musical adaptation of the MGM screen classic is expected to recoup its investment by the end of the run in January, with a national tour commencing in the fall. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 07:00PM
Thursday, June 23, 2016 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Queer, Arab, and Onstage After Orlando by Brian Schaefer

Two weeks ago, members of the Lebanese indie-pop band Mashrou’ Leila took the stage in front of a packed crowd at the Music Hall of Williamsburg, wearing a flamboyant yet minimal uniform o…

SOURCE: The New Yorker Subscription at 06:58PM

Photo Flash: Sylvia St. Croix of RUTHLESS! Preps for Gay Pride by BroadwayWorld

Sylvia St. Croix (as played by the fabulous Paul Pecorino in RUTHLESS!), is preparing for this year's Gay Pride festivities on Sunday. Earlier this week she brought Marcel, her newest fancy …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:58PM

Review: Barbara Cook, a Lioness Who Still Has Some Bite Left by Stephen Holden

At 88, Ms. Cook holds forth at Feinstein’s/54 Below in both song and word. She channels the wisdom and humanity of the American songbook.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 06:56PM

"Nashville" star Will Chase going back to Broadway by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Actor and singer Will Chase will be going from "Nashville" on TV to the Renaissance on Broadway. He's taking over the role of William Shake…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 06:56PM

AP NewsBreak: PBS 'Hamilton' to have 15 minutes of show by David Bauder

NEW YORK (AP) -- Time has nearly run out to see the original "Hamilton" cast on Broadway, but a PBS special this fall on the Tony Award-winning musical will feature …

SOURCE: Associated Press at 06:56PM

BWW TV: Lorna Luft Performs Moving 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow' in Tribute to Orlando, Stonewall, and the Late, Great Judy Garland by BroadwayWorld TV

It's been 77 years since Judy Garland made Harold Arlen and Yip Harburg's 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow' forever famous. Just last night, her daughter, Lorna Luft, brought the beloved song bac…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:42PM

L.A. Theatre vs. The EDD: The Conversation Continues by Julio Martinez

by JULIO MARTINEZ evening, a small but focused contingent of Los Angeles theater professionals gathered at Casa 0101 Theater in Boyle Heights to listen to and take part in a panel discus…

SOURCE: thisstage.la at 06:26PM

Olá, mundo! by Super

Bem-vindo ao WordPress. Esse é o seu primeiro post. Edite-o ou exclua-o, e então comece a escrever!

SOURCE: superfluitiesredux.com at 06:25PM

This Week in L.A. Theatre by Julio Martinez

IN THE NEWS For its opening salvo as the first resident theatre company at Greenway Court Theatre, the Not Man Apart Theatre Ensemble—led by new Co-Artistic Directors Jones Wels…

SOURCE: thisstage.la at 06:25PM

It’s Gay Pride Weekend: Dress the Part by Erik Piepenburg

The annual parade and PrideFest are the main events for gay pride in New York, but there’s another way to celebrate: an all-drag weekend.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 06:14PM

BWW Interview: Billy Carter Haunts in SHINING CITY by Naomi Serviss

Carter settles in opposite Matthew Broderick for several rounds of patient-therapist tango amid a ghostly Dublin in this revival of Conor McPherson's drama.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:04PM

Theater News: Broadway's On Your Feet! Finds a New Leading Man

Josh Segarra will depart the production in July.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM
Thursday, June 23, 2016 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Can Josh Groban make this costly Broadway musical a hit? by Michael Riedel

Josh Groban better start hip-hopping all over the place like Lin-Manuel Miranda if “Natasha, Pierre & Great Comet of 1812” is going to make it on Broadway. I’ve been riffling throu…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 05:53PM

Fuse Film Review: “The Neon Demon” — It Was Beauty that Killed the Beast by Tim Jackson

Director Nicholas Winding Refn has turned the dark side of modeling into a horror film, one that will no doubt generate plenty of controversy.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 05:43PM

World Premiere by A.R. Gurney and More Slated for The Flea This Fall by BroadwayWorld

The Flea Theater's Artistic Director Niegel Smith and Producing Director Carol Ostrow the fall 2016 season, which will include an A.R. Gurney World Premiere and a new look at the Greeks by E…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:43PM

In the Moment: Part 2: An Interview with Workhouse Arts Center’s Ava Spece by David Siegel

Rare words indeed to take in and ponder from the preface to the The Brookings Institution’s Creative Communities, Art Works in Economic Development: “Without good data and analysis—muc…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 05:28PM

Stratford's Breath of Kings has ample rewards: review by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

In edited version of Shakespeare's history plays, Graham Abbey and team give us a rich, cohesive world.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 05:24PM

Norka Luque Uses Her Music to Send a Message of Hope and Inspire People across the Globe by Rino16

The story of Norka Martinez Luque inspires many people who have dreams of establishing successful musical careers in the future. In her success story, impossibilities are converted to possib…

SOURCE: culturebytes.org at 05:12PM

Barrington Announces Full Casting for The Pirates of Penzance by Olivia Clement

See who's joining Will Swenson, Kyle Dean Massey and Scarlett Strallen in the musical comedy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:10PM

Ektor Rivera Will Make Broadway Debut in On Your Feet! by Andrew Gans

The Puerto Rican performer will step into the role of Emilio Estefan next month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

Ektor Rivera Will Join the Cast of ON YOUR FEET! This July by BroadwayWorld

ProducersJames L. Nederlander,Estefan Enterprises, IncandBernie Yumanjustannounced thatacclaimed Puerto Rican performerEktor Rivera- winner of the Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony and Simon Full…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:01PM

Critics Crisis: New York Post's Elisabeth Vincentelli Let Go After Deadline Dismisses Jeremy Gerard by Michael Dale

Vincentelli had been the NY Post's first-string drama critic since replacing the late Clive Barnes in 2009.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:01PM

Full Cast Set for Will Swenson-Led THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE at Barrington Stage by BroadwayWorld

Barrington Stage Company BSC, the award-winning theatre in Downtown Pittsfield, MA, under the leadership of Artistic Director Julianne Boyd and Managing Director Tristan Wilson, has unveiled…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:01PM

Ektor Rivera to Replace Josh Segarra as Emilio Estefan in On Your Feet! by Imogen Lloyd Webber

As you can see from our exclusive video below, Ektor Rivera is ready to "Conga!" The acclaimed Puerto Rican performer will replace Josh Segarra as Emilio Estefan in On Your Feet! f…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:01PM

The Queens of Dish

Scenes from the Sunday Drag Brunch at Señor Frog’s in Times Square.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:01PM

Debra Monk joins the cast of Steppenwolf’s VISITING EDNA by Michael J. Roberts

Steppenwolf Theatre Company announced today that Debra Monk will play the title role in Visiting [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 05:01PM

Greenhouse Theater’s Solo Celebration Continues with “The Portrait” Beginning July 15 by Michael J. Roberts

“The Portrait” will make its world premiere this summer at the Greenhouse Theater Center(2257 N. [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 05:01PM

Commentary: Michael Hayden Confronts Tough Issues of Race and Parenting in American Son

The Tony-nominated actor talks about his challenging role in Christopher Demos-Brown's new play at Barrington Stage Company.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM

Theater News: Full Casting Set for Will Swenson-Led Pirates of Penzance

Scarlett Strallen and Kyle Dean Massey will also star in the Gilbert and Sullivan operetta at at Barrington Stage Company.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM

Blue Line Arts ‘Print Survey’ leaves a strong impression

Show features big names – Pablo Picasso, Wayne Thiebaud, Robert Arneson – as well as less familiar onesPicasso’s ‘Tete de Bouffon’ is a bold linocut image of a …

SOURCE: The Sacramento Bee at 05:00PM
Thursday, June 23, 2016 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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The Post Says Farewell to Long-Time Drama Critic by Olivia Clement

Elisabeth Vincentelli has confirmed that she is no longer writing for the New York Post.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:43PM

Dream Cast of CAT’S! Georgina Pazcoguin! by Corine Cohen

You could say I am very excited about this casting! I just did a tap dance around my office! NEW YORK CITY BALLET’S GEORGINA  PAZCOGUIN STARS AS ‘VICTORIA’  IN  BROADWAY MUSICAL “…

SOURCE: broadwayshowbiz.com at 04:38PM

Fuse Theater Review: “Blinders” — Choppy Political Satire by Arts Fuse Editor

Patrick Gabridge’s political satire presents some intriguing sci-fi-like concepts, but the play falls into too many narrative potholes.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 04:36PM

You'll want to be in the 'Company' of this masterful Sondheim update by Chris Jones

Penned in 1970, Stephen Sondheim's masterpiece "Company" is fiendishly difficult to update. Where to begin? You've got lyrical references to ladies who lunch, answering services explaining t…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 04:36PM

Tony Winner ‘The Humans’ To Extend Broadway Run At New Theater by Denise Petski

The Humans, the family drama from Stephen Karam that won four Tony awards this month including Best Play, has found a new Broadway home. It will move a block away to the Gerald Schoenfeld Th…

SOURCE: Deadline at 04:35PM

Theatre News: Way Off Broadway and The Dee Buchanan Studio of Dance Team Up for Cabaret for a Cause to Support The Bald Ballerina by Md Theatre Guide News Desk

The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre and The Dee Buchanan Studio of Dance have come together to host Cabaret for a Cause on Saturday, June 25th at Way Off Broadway. The charity event is to be…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 04:34PM

Broadway's Arden, Groff, Menzel & More Cover Joni Mitchell's Blue

Broadway stars cover Joni Mitchell's Blue.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 04:26PM

47 Years After Judy Garland’s Death, Lorna Luft Sings “Over the Rainbow” for the First Time by Adam Hetrick

The daughter of Judy Garland spoke about her first visit to the Stonewall Inn before an emotional performance of the classic song from The Wizard of Oz.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:24PM

Dancer Ferri flies in the face of Father Time with role of Juliet on the Metropolitan Opera House stage by Roslyn Sulcas, The New York Times

Alessandra Ferri left the stage — as most dancers do — in her mid 40s, but the 53-year-old returns to dance the teenage Juliet in New York

SOURCE: news.nationalpost.com at 04:19PM

Charna Halpern is the hidden architect behind comedy legends, but few outside the industry know her name by Jason Zinoman, The New York Times

Halpern is the co-founder and owner of the iO, with booking power on Saturday Night Live that has birthed icons

SOURCE: news.nationalpost.com at 04:19PM

Stratford’s Shakespeare in Love and The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe offer real talent and wit by Robert Cushman

Shakespeare in Love is in repertory through October 16; The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe through November 5

SOURCE: news.nationalpost.com at 04:19PM

MOM'S BIG NIGHT by Star Tracks

Ben Stiller and wife Christine Taylor attend the 2016 Off Broadway Alliance Awards on Tuesday in N.Y.C.

SOURCE: People at 04:17PM

Review: American Son at curtainup.com/ by Gloria Miller

- A penetrating world premiere which attempts to probe and expose the decades of deep-seated discord.

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 04:17PM

Al Pacino, Mavis Staples, the Eagles among Kennedy Center honorees by Tribune News Services

This year's Kennedy Center honorees include musicians who span genres including pop, rock, gospel, blues, folk and classical — and an actor known for his extraordinary range. The John F. K…

SOURCE: The Baltimore Sun Subscription at 04:17PM

Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey’s ‘If/Then’ at the Academy of Music by Steve Cohen

'If/Then' was written for and based on the talents of Idina Menzel. To Steve Cohen's surprise, the show has appeal even without her.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 04:17PM

2016 Kennedy Center Honors go to the Eagles, Al Pacino, Mavis Staples and more by Mark Olsen

The Kennedy Center Honors on Thursday announced its honorees for 2016with recognition going to Argentine pianist Martha Argerich, musical group the Eagles, actor Al Pacino, singer Mavis Stap…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 04:17PM

'Tom,' a new take on Harriet Beecher Stowe's classic, at Will Geer's Theatricum Botanicum by Philip Brandes

The year is 1886, the Civil War is over, slaves are free and everything is all right. That’s wishful thinking, alas, which only incites crusading abolitionist Harriet Beecher Stowe to bris…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 04:17PM

'Nashville' star Will Chase is returning to Broadway by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Actor-singer Will Chase is moving from television's "Nashville" to Broadway. He's taking over the role of Shakespeare in &quot…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 04:16PM

Barbra Streisand and Jamie Foxx Sing ‘Climb Ev’ry Mountain,’ Break Ev’ry Heart by Jackson McHenry

Barbra Streisand has gifted the world with another gem from her upcoming celebrity duets album, Encore: Movie Partners Sing Broadway: a video of her and Jamie Foxx singing "Climb E…

SOURCE: Vulture at 04:15PM

Al Pacino, James Taylor, the Eagles Named 2016 Recipients of Kennedy Center Honors by Gordon Cox

Al Pacino, James Taylor, the rock band The Eagles, Argentine pianist Martha Argerich, and gospel/blues singer Mavis Staples have been named the 2016 recipients of the Kennedy Center Honors,…

SOURCE: Variety at 04:13PM

Cirque du Soleil, NFL Team Up For Massive Times Square Attraction by Gordon Cox

Cirque du Soleil and the NFL are planting a flag in Times Square, constructing a four-story, 40,000 square-foot interactive exhibit, “NFL Times Square,” that aims to attract 25,…

SOURCE: Variety at 04:13PM

Tony Winner ‘The Humans’ Will Move to a Bigger Broadway Theater by Gordon Cox

“The Humans,” the production that won best play at this year’s Tony Awards, will finish up its run at the Helen Hayes Theater in late July — and then resume performa…

SOURCE: Variety at 04:13PM

Time Warner Cable, Charter Routinely Overcharged Customers and Failed to Issue Refunds, Senate Report Finds by Todd Spangler

A U.S. Senate investigation into pay-TV billing practices found that Time Warner Cable and Charter Communications — which completed their $67 billion merger in May — have regularly overb…

SOURCE: Variety at 04:13PM

Billboard's Open Letter On Gun Violence Signed By Barbra Streisand, Billy Joel, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Josh Groban, Lady Gaga, Many More by Michael Dale

Nearly 200 entertainment artists and executives support the call to restrict gun purchases.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:09PM

The First Broadway Show Is Live-Streamed, and Two Divas Debut a New Musical by Olivia Clement

The Know: What not to miss in theatre June 23-July 3.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:06PM

Theater News: 2016 Tony Winner The Humans to Move Broadway Houses

Tony winners Reed Birney and Jayne Houdyshell star in Stephen Karam's drama.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:00PM
Thursday, June 23, 2016 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Breaking News: Tony-Winning THE HUMANS Will Move to the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre to Extend Run by BroadwayWorld

Producer Scott Rudin announced today that, on the heels of winning four Tony Awards including Best Play, The Humans will move into Broadway's Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre 236 West 45th Street t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:54PM

AVENUE Q Celebrates NYC Pride- Tune In Tonight to Watch Rod & Ricky Renew Their Vows! by BroadwayWorld

AVENUE Q willcelebrate NYCpride weekend later tonight whenRod and Ricky renew their vows onstage after the performance. And guess what You're invited tooFollowing the show, BroadwayWorld wil…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:54PM

Broadway.com Culturalist Challenge! Rank Your Top 10 LGBT-Centric Broadway Shows by Lindsey Sullivan

The Broadway.com staff is crazy for Culturalist, the website that lets you choose and create your own top 10 lists. Every week, we’re challenging you with a new Broadway-themed topic t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:54PM

After Tony Awards Win, The Humans Moves to a Bigger Broadway Venue by Ryan McPhee

Stephen Karam’s The Humans, which won four Tony Awards including Best Play on June 12, will pack up and move to a new, larger space. The show is set to play its final show at the Helen…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:54PM

Aaron Burr, Sir: Backstage at Hamilton with Leslie Odom Jr., Episode 6: A Gift by Broadway.com

In this week's episode Hamilton Tony winner Leslie Odom Jr. offers an intimate concert with his pal,Spring Awakening's Katie Boeck.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:54PM

15 Minutes with Douglas Carter Beane by Matthew Wexler

When the curtain rises on opening night this evening at The New York Spectacular starring the Rockettes at Radio City Music Hall, there will be more than flashy costumes, high-kicking precis…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 03:52PM

Donna McKechnie In ICON! by Corine Cohen

Tony Award-Winner Donna McKechnie and Tony Award & Olivier Award-Nominee Tony Sheldon in ICON A New Musical Presented by the New York Musical Festival   Book by Sebastian Michael Mu…

SOURCE: broadwayshowbiz.com at 03:50PM

Will Chase Joins Broadway’s ‘Something Rotten!’ As Shakespeare by Denise Petski

Will Chase is leaving Nashville and heading to Broadway. He’ll take over the starring role of William Shakespeare from Tony winner Christan Borle, who’s leaving the hit musical o…

SOURCE: Deadline at 03:49PM

Tony-Winning 'The Humans' Gets New Home on Broadway by David Rooney

The surge in post-awards business has prompted lead producer Scott Rudin to move the play to a different theater once its current venue becomes unavailable. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:39PM

‘The Humans’ Will Stay on Broadway but Switch Theaters by Michael Paulson

The Tony-winning play will have its final performance at the Helen Hayes Theater on July 24, then start again at the Gerald Schoenfeld on Aug. 9.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 03:37PM

How a Tony Award Turns Into Box Office Gold (And Vice Versa) by Dei Lewison

Anyone watching last week’s Tony Awards might have thought the only winner was Hamilton. Lin-Manuel Miranda’s smash hit rap-hip-hop history lesson took awards in every category f…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 03:36PM

The Humans Will Transfer to Broadway’s Schoenfeld Theatre by Adam Hetrick

The Tony Award-winning drama will extend its run, transferring to the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre in August.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:32PM

Review: ‘Chalk’ at We Happy Few Productions by John Stoltenberg

There’s an ancient child-custody legend about two women who claim to be the mother of the same infant. In the well-known Hebrew Bible version, their dispute is resolved when King Solomon o…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 03:27PM

‘Nashville’ star Will Chase is returning to Broadway by Mark Kennedy

Actor-singer Will Chase is moving from television’s “Nashville” to Broadway. He’s taking over the role of Shakespeare in “Something Rotten!”

SOURCE: Washington Post at 03:21PM

Goodspeed's 'Bye Bye Birdie' Staying True To Original '60s Musical by Christopher Arnott

When Conrad Birdie sings "You've got to be sincere" to his adoring fans, he's not being sincere. The Elvis Presley-esque heartthrob is swiveling his hips and curling his lip in a cool, calcu…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 03:21PM

Find 'Chicago Fire' actors on stage this summer by Nina Metz

The cast and crew of "Chicago Fire" work a long season — 10 months in all, and plenty of it outside in whatever weather the city throws at them — but the hiatus is turning out to be a bu…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 03:17PM

Theater News: Will Chase to Replace Christian Borle in Broadway's Something Rotten!

The Tony nominee is the latest new cast member to join the production.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM
Thursday, June 23, 2016 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Will Power! Nashville's Will Chase to Take Over for Christian Borle in Something Rotten! on Broadway by Imogen Lloyd Webber

The writing was on the wall when it was revealed that Will Chase would not be appearing in another season of Nashville; instead he's coming back to Broadway! The stage and screen star is…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:58PM

Odds & Ends: PBS Sets Air Date for Hamilton Doc, Al Pacino to Receive Kennedy Center Honor & More by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. PBS Sets Air Date for Hamilton Documentary We know you've been waiting for it...PBS will air the previously reported Ha…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:58PM

Donna McKechnie & Tony Sheldon to Lead New Musical ICON as Part of NYMF by BroadwayWorld

Tony Award-winner Donna McKechnie A Chorus Line and Tony amp Olivier Award-Nominee Tony Sheldon Priscilla, Queen of the Desert will star in The New York Musical Festival's NYMF upcoming prod…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:58PM

Where There's a Will Chase There's a Way- SOMETHING ROTTEN! Finds Next Shakespeare! by BroadwayWorld

Broadway's ten-time Tony Award-nominated hit musical comedy Something Rotten will welcome 'Nashville' star and Tony Award-nominated Broadway favorite Will Chase The Mystery of Edwin Drood, R…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:58PM

Nearly 200 in the Music Business Sign Billboard Plea to Stop Gun Violence by Andrew Gans

Among those lending their names are Barbra Streisand, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Lady Gaga and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:52PM

Is Chicago’s abuse scandal happening here? by Alan Katz

Allegations of physical and abuse of physical abuse and sexual harassment raised by the Chicago Reader against Darrell Cox, Artistic Director of Profiles Theatre, and accusations of bizarre…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 02:38PM

The Good Devil (in Spite of Himself), commedia from Avant Bard (review) by Alan Katz

Commedia dell’Arte, the old Italian comedic that forms the foundation for new American comedy The Good Devil (in Spite of Himself), is very much like the Looney Toons of old. Not only is i…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 02:38PM

Christian Borle Sets Something Rotten! Departure by Adam Hetrick

Actor Will Chase will succeed Tony Award winner Borle in the Broadway musical comedy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:30PM

'Nashville' Star Will Chase to Return to Broadway by David Rooney

The actor will step into the role of theatrical rock star William Shakespeare in the musical comedy 'Something Rotten!,' a part he originated in the show's earliest reading. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:30PM

The Book of Mormon Is Going Vinyl by Andrew Gans

The Grammy-winning cast recording of the hit musical will be released on an LP.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:24PM

Broadway Weekly Buying Guide, Powered by SeatGeek: June 23, 2016 by BroadwayWorld

Read on to catch up on this past week's trends June 17-23, 2016.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:21PM

VIDEO: Carole King Reflects On BEAUTIFUL's 1,000th Performance by Michael Dale

The American music legend was reluctant to have her life story turned into a musical, but now she delights in the joy it shares.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:21PM

Smile When The World Is Blue by Leah Richards

The Golden Smile Written by Yaakov Bressler Directed by Joey Stamp Planet Connections, NYC June 16-July 3, 2016 The Planet Connections Festivity is "New York's premiere so…

SOURCE: culturecatch.com at 02:16PM

Katy Jarvis & Parker Harris Make for a “Fantastick” Couple by Cary Ginell

BY CARY GINELL One of the great things about Ventura County theater is that there is a never-ending progression of young talent that keeps coming up through the ranks. Two of the more impres…

SOURCE: vconstage.com at 02:01PM

No-No Boy by Darryl Reilly

Chris Doi winningly conveys Ichiro’s anguish and holds attention as this leading character with his emotional performance. The personable Glenn Kubota is deeply gentle as Pa, and Mr. Kubo…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 02:00PM

TV News: Twilight's Taylor Lautner Joins the Cast of Scream Queens

Lautner joins John Stamos as a newly announced series regular.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM

Theater News: Recent Broadway Star Al Pacino to Receive 39th Annual Kennedy Center Honors

This year's honorees also include James Taylor and the Eagles.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM
Thursday, June 23, 2016 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Neo-Futurists announce 2016-17 season by Morgan Greene

The Neo-Futurists have announced their 2016-17 season, including three mainstage world premieres, a "micro-festival" of art and performance and, of course, the 28th year of "Too Much Light M…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 01:57PM

Where gay travelers can go post-Orlando

When a homophobic killer armed with an assault rifle perpetrated one of the worst mass shootings in U.S. history in an Orlando gay bar this month, the reassuring idea that … Click to C…

SOURCE: The Sacramento Bee at 01:56PM

Review: Breaking Through Sadness by Michael Block

By Michael BlockSamuel D. Hunter continues his domination of New York theater with the exceptional The Healing. The groundbreaking play from Hunter and Theater Breaking Through Barriers is a…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 01:51PM

This Hipster Marriage Announcement From The New York Times Is The Most Insufferable Yet by Will deFries

And so we meet again. I know I’ve said this before, but this time I mean it – this is easily, without question, the worst New York Times marriage announcement to date. The amount of subm…

SOURCE: postgradproblems.com at 01:50PM

Charlotte’s Shorts by Steven Morris

The post Charlotte’s Shorts appeared first on STAGE RAW - ARTS IN L.A. - SERVED FRESH.

SOURCE: stageraw.com at 01:27PM

Breaking News: New Theatre Announces It is Closing by Bill Hirschman

Breaking news: New Theatre, Inc. (Coral Gables, Florida) New Theatre at South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center announces it is closing. This press release just in: Details to follow:

SOURCE: Florida Theater On Stage at 01:20PM

Mr. Mark Twain Answers All Your Questions by Steven Morris

The post Mr. Mark Twain Answers All Your Questions appeared first on STAGE RAW - ARTS IN L.A. - SERVED FRESH.

SOURCE: stageraw.com at 01:04PM

Meat Loaf Sings DANCE OF THE VAMPIRES

Here's a fun one for today. Rocker Meat Loaf has a new album due out in September, featuring 10 songs written by longtime BAT OUT OF HELL collaborator Jim Steinman. Steinman of course is…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:04PM

Tickets on sale for “Spamilton” by Newsdesk

FROM THE CREATOR OF FORBIDDEN BROADWAY COMES “SPAMILTON” A HILARIOUS NEW MUSICAL CELEBRATING (AND ROASTING) THE BROADWAY BLOCKBUSTER TICKETS NOW ON SALE New York, NY – From Gerard Ales…

SOURCE: StageLight Magazine at 01:01PM

TV News: PBS Announces Plans for Special About the Making of Broadway's Hamilton

Hamilton's America will be part of the Great Performances series.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM

Theater News: Forbidden Broadway Creator Presents Hamilton Parody, Spamilton

Gerard Alessandrini's new show will feature special guests including Christine Pedi.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM
Thursday, June 23, 2016 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Angel’s Flight by Steven Morris

The post Angel’s Flight appeared first on STAGE RAW - ARTS IN L.A. - SERVED FRESH.

SOURCE: stageraw.com at 12:56PM

The Color Purple's Patrice Covington on the Divas Who Taught Her to Sing & Raising Her Voice as Squeak by Lindsey Sullivan

Age: "I am 100,000 years old." Hometown: Chesapeake, VA Current Role: Squeak, a waitress who causes a stir (to say the least) at Harpo’s juke joint in The Color Purple. S…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:54PM

Bill Nighy joins cast of Stuff Happens at the National Theatre by Matthew Hemley

Bill Nighy is to play the Narrator in a rehearsed reading of David Hare’s Stuff Happens at the National Theatre. The production

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:53PM

West Side Story Star Natalie Cortez Reveals The Three Key Ingredients to Her Anita

Natalie Cortez reveals how she put her stamp on the iconic West Side Story character Anita.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 12:49PM

Tennessee Williams UnScripted by Steven Morris

The post Tennessee Williams UnScripted appeared first on STAGE RAW - ARTS IN L.A. - SERVED FRESH.

SOURCE: stageraw.com at 12:48PM

Christian Borle Says “Adieu, Adieu” to ‘Something Rotten!’ by Amy Sapp

In the words of his character, “Parting is such sweet sorrow.” Christian Borle — who won a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical in 2015 for his portrayal of Shak…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 12:46PM

NutriMost is A New Hot Diet…That Actually Works! by Rino16

  NutriMost is one of the hottest diets available these days and for good reason, the NutriMost system allows a person to lose a large amount of weight and get a jump start on their hea…

SOURCE: culturebytes.org at 12:46PM

The Missing Peace: A Capital Fringe Peek by Guest Writer

– Solo performer Christine Demuth responds to some questions from DC Theatre Scene about The Missing Peace. – – Tell us about the moment where you said to yourself: “I just…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 12:46PM

I'm Bleeding All Over the Place: A Living History Tour

I'm Bleeding All Over the Place Off Off Broadway, La MaMa's Ellen Stewart Theater Reviewed by Ken Kaissar BOTTOM LINE: A captivating walking tour that explores the relationship between aud…

SOURCE: Theatre is Easy at 12:45PM

STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights of LEGALLY BLONDE at California Music Circus by Stage Tube

With a cast featuring Broadway veterans and Music Circus audience favorites, the musical comedy Legally Blonde makes its Music Circus premiere to kick off the 66th season. Performances are T…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:45PM

HBO's ALL THE WAY, Starring Bryan Cranston, Coming to Digital HD 7/11 by TV News Desk

HBO Home Entertainment proudly presents the July 11th Digital HD and September 6th DVD with Digital HD and Blu-ray with Digital HD release of the critically acclaimed ALL THE WAY.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:45PM

Adrienne Warren, Santino Fontana & More to Join CHARLIE ROSEN'S BROADWAY BIG BAND at Feinstein's/54 Below by BroadwayWorld

Following multiple sold out engagements, Charlie Rosen's Broadway Big Band returns to the Feinstein's 54 Below on Saturday February 20th to continue their official residence at the intimate …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:45PM

Disney Exec on Lin-Manuel Miranda's MARY POPPINS Casting: 'It's a Thrill For All of Us' by Movies News Desk

Disney executive vice president Tom MacDougall discussed the series of events which led to the casting of HAMILTON star and creator Lin-Manuel Miranda in Disney's MARY POPPINS RETURN.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:45PM

Before HAMILTON, Before 1776: Three Revolutionary Broadway Musicals by Michael Dale

Three lesser-known Broadway musicals that drew their stories from the Spirit of '76.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:45PM

What They Did For Love: ‘Broadway by the Year: The 1970s’ by Matthew Wexler

by Samuel L. Leiter When I got home after the theatre, my wife, who’d been otherwise engaged, asked, “What’d you see tonight?” “One of those Scott Siegel, one night-only, Broadway …

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 12:38PM

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child to let critics in earlier than planned by David Hutchison

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is to hold its press performances a week earlier than planned. Critics will be allowed to

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:35PM

Love the Body Positive by Steven Morris

The post Love the Body Positive appeared first on STAGE RAW - ARTS IN L.A. - SERVED FRESH.

SOURCE: stageraw.com at 12:33PM

Showbiz Solidarity for House Sit-In: Funny or Die Stages Stand-Up Marathon by Ted Johnson

As Democrats continued their sit-in on the floor of the House on Thursday, showbiz figures lined up in solidarity, with Funny or Die staging a marathon of standup comics that ran for about 1…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:33PM

‘Hamilton’ Special, Presidential Election Coverage Lead PBS Fall Schedule by Daniel Holloway

PBS has set its fall primetime schedule, including premieres for a special on the Tony Award-winning musical “Hamilton,” coverage of the 2016 presidential election and the premie…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:33PM

Watch: Anna Kendrick and James Corden's perfect pop opera

Too bad it's only five minutes long.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 12:33PM

See How “What the World Needs Now Is Love” Came to Fruition by Olivia Clement

James Wesley and Seth Rudetsky explain the inspiration behind the moving recording that benefits the LGBT community of Orlando.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM

6 Ways to Celebrate Pride with the Cast of RUTHLESS! The Musical by Next Magazine Editors

The smash hit musical RUTHLESS! has been extended through September 10!

SOURCE: Next Magazine at 12:31PM

David Wall - a life in pictures by Guardian Staff

Renowned for his good looks and superb technique, David Wall – who has died of cancer aged 67 – was once, at 20, the youngest principal the Royal Ballet had ever seen. A regular partner …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:27PM

I Was Hamlet by Steven Morris

The post I Was Hamlet appeared first on STAGE RAW - ARTS IN L.A. - SERVED FRESH.

SOURCE: stageraw.com at 12:25PM

Return of the greatest, living monologist. Only this time, he’s not on stage. by Geoff Edgers

Eric Bogosian has recruited more than 50 of the best actors in America to film his greatest monologues — for free.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:21PM

‘Kill All Politicians’ and ‘Washed in the Blood’ at the Hollywood Fringe by Kurt Gardner

  Tom Yungerberg’s dark comedy and Joshua Crone’s sobering drama made impressive debuts at the Fringe.   Kill All Politicians Written and Directed by Thomas Yungerberg

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 12:16PM

Blogs: It was important for me to see the Calais camp first hand

Actor Jack Gouldbourne is playing a child refugee in new play Cargo. He headed to Calais to discover the experience of refugees first hand

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 12:16PM

A Zen Master Speaks: Some Poems From Dick Allen

This month's featured poet, Dick Allen, was Connecticut's poet laureate from 2010 to 2015. He is the author of eight poetry collections and has received many of poetry's highest honors and m…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 12:15PM

Watch James Corden and Anna Kendrick Rock Out a Love Story by Andrew Gans

The two artists take a journey through a relationship utilizing a mix of pop tunes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:09PM

Tim Minchin and Matilda cast to perform at Proms in the Park by Matthew Hemley

Tim Minchin and the cast of West End musical Matilda will take part in this year’s BBC Proms in the Park. The

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:09PM

PBS Announces October Premiere Date for HAMILTON Documentary by TV News Desk

This year's PBS ARTS FALL FESTIVAL kicks offOctober 21stwith the highly anticipated documentary GREAT PERFORMANCES HAMILTON'S AMERICA.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:08PM

Write Stuff: 'CRUSH' Author Cathy Alter To Speak At Barnes & Noble by Carole Goldberg

Cathy Alter, who grew up in West Hartford, takes part in an author's conversation with novelist Matthew Dicks on Thursday, June 30, at Barnes & Noble, 60 Isham Road, West Hartford, in Blue B…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 12:07PM

First look at Sydney’s favourite Peanuts: You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown video by AussieTheatre

Director Shaun Rennie’s upcoming production of You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown (not to be confused with the other Aussie production currently playing in Melbourne!) has released…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 12:05PM

5 Takeaways From the Miraculous Run of ‘Fun Home’ on Broadway by Patrick Pacheco

The Tony Award-winning musical “Fun Home” will close on September 10, but it leaves in its wake a number of encouraging and positive signs for Broadway.   Namely, a modest musi…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 12:03PM

Review: Musicians of National Orchestral Institute Perform Two Dances and a Titan by Jonelle Walker

The lobby is packed. The line for ticket pick-up is a few dozen deep. The lobby is filled with plush lounge furniture and lit with low-hanging, contemporary chandeliers. While this could be …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:02PM

What Comes Next for Four-Time Tony Winner Frank Langella? by Harry Haun

Langella confesses that he’s found the role he’s been searching for. It’s not what you expect.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02PM

Finding ‘Shelter’ From the Storm by American Theatre Editors

Was Marissa Chibas’s CalArts project about immigration documentary or fantasy, scripted or devised? Yes.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:00PM

Conquering ‘The Norman Conquests’ Without Going Broke by American Theatre Editors

Northern Stage, Dorset Theatre Festival, and Weston Playhouse team up to bring Alan Ayckbourn’s trilogy to life.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:00PM

Theater News: Evita Arrives at Olney Theatre Center

Performances of the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical begin this evening.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM

Photo Flash: Struck Makes Its World Premiere at New Jersey Repertory Company

Sandy Rustin's new play explores fate, family, and self-identity.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM
Thursday, June 23, 2016 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Tess The Musical: Creators reflect as Siobhan Dillon records first album tracks by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

In the bizarre way that these things happen, we’re sitting in a cramped room surrounded by instruments, equipment and sheet music, listening to the most sublime sound through our headphone…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:55AM

Spamilton Finds Its Cast by Olivia Clement

The new satirical musical from the creator of Forbidden Broadway will feature guest star Christine Pedi.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:47AM

Barbra Streisand Enlisted Jamie Foxx to Sing 'Climb Ev'ry Mountain' & We're Going to Watch Every Day of Our Lives for as Long as We Live by Ryan McPhee

We know you’re still recovering from Barbra Streisand coaching Daisy Ridley and Anne Hathaway as they performed “At the Ballet,” but brace yourself: Babs sang “Climb …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:46AM

Ooh La La! Dimitri Kleioris to Replace Garen Scribner in An American in Paris on Broadway by Imogen Lloyd Webber

It's 's wonderful news for Dimitri Kleioris, Garen Scribner's alternate in the Broadway production of An American in Paris. Kleioris will officially step center stage as Jerry Mu…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:46AM

Tori Scott Is Making America Gay Again! at Joe’s Pub by Adam Hetrick

The award-winning nightlife entertainer returns to Joe’s Pub June 25 just in time for NYC Pride.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:44AM

The O’Neill Legacy by Jill Rafson

"For Carlotta, on our 12th Wedding Anniversary:  Dearest: I give you the original script of this play of old sorrow, written in tears and blood. A sadly inappropriate gift, it would seem,…

SOURCE: blog.roundabouttheatre.org at 11:43AM

Donna McKechnie and Tony Sheldon Cast in New Musical Icon by Andrew Gans

The production is part of the New York Musical Theatre Festival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

Review: ‘Aladdin and His Magic Lamp’ at Hope Garden Children’s Ballet Theatre by Guest Author

Aladdin and the Magic of Dance On June 4, 2016, in the Poolesville High School auditorium, Hope Garden Children’s Ballet Theatre staged a production of original ballet, Aladdin and His M…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:42AM

Laura Michelle Kelly, Brandon Victor Dixon & More Set for Site-Specific RAGTIME Concert on Ellis Island by BroadwayWorld

The Tony Award-winning musical Ragtime will receive a one-night site-specific developmental concert on Ellis Island on August 8, 2016. An all-star cast of Broadway and Off-Broadway veterans …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:39AM

Al Pacino, James Taylor Among 2016 KENNEDY CENTER Honorees by TV News Desk

The Kennedy Center Honors announced today that its honorees for 2016 will be Argentine pianist Martha Argerich, rock band the Eagles, screen and stage actor Al Pacino, gospel and blues singe…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:39AM

Cast Announced for Gerard Alessandrini's Off-Broadway HAMILTON Parody by BroadwayWorld

From Gerard Alessandrini, the mastermind behind Forbidden Broadway, comes Spamilton, a sneak peek into his ongoing obsession with Lin-Manuel Miranda'sHamilton. This summer, for 18 performanc…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:39AM

PBS Fall Schedule Includes Arts Festival October 21 Kickoff With Docu On ‘Hamilton’ Creation by Lisa De Moraes

PBS this morning officially unveiled its fall scheduling plans and a couple newly-announced programs. This being an election year, Frontline’s series The Choice 2016 returns on Septemb…

SOURCE: Deadline at 11:30AM

Miss Revolutionary Idol Berserker review – merciless Japanese pop-culture sendup by Lyn Gardner

The Pit, LondonThis 45-minute plunge into Japanese celebrity mania is like a cross between reality TV, Les Mis and a toddlers’ food fightWe are often told, “you will never have seen anyt…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:26AM

Full Cast Announced for Return of Men on Boats by Olivia Clement

Jaclyn Backhaus’ acclaimed comedy will play a limited engagement at Playwrights Horizons this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:23AM

Wellingborough’s Castle Theatre closes with 31 jobs lost by David Hutchison

Wellingborough’s troubled Castle Theatre has closed its doors after its operator went into liquidation, making 31 theatre workers redundant. All scheduled performances

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:17AM

Report From New York: Folky Bright Star May Be Fading On Bway, But Look For It Locally by Bill Hirschman

The new musical Bright Star is a 21st Century celebration of the folk tradition complete with plucky heroines, gentle humor, unbending fundamentalists, facile fiddling, profound personal tra…

SOURCE: Florida Theater On Stage at 11:16AM

How to get lost in the Source Festival’s new plays by Celia Wren

Mazes and dreams mark this year’s premieres.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:16AM

Singapore bans display of photos of Kurdish rebels by Annabelle Liang | ap

Singaporean authorities have banned a display of photos of Kurdish rebels, saying they threaten public order and national security.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:16AM

Inside Broadway Beacon Awards by Sandi Durell

      by Marilyn Lester   Since 1982, Inside Broadway has provided nearly one million New York City public school students with an intimate look into our city’s theater…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 11:12AM

On London stage, Harry Potter leads a magical summer by Sam Marlowe

Even Muggles agree: In London this summer, there is no ticket hotter than Potter. Around this time last year, the anticipation around the Benedict Cumberbatch "Hamlet" began climbing to hyst…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 11:11AM

Podcasts: Regional Theatre Focus: Young Everyman Playhouse company

YEP is one of the leading youth arts programmes in the country

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 11:10AM

Theatre News: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child brings forward opening night

Reviews of the production will now be published at midnight on 25 July

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 11:10AM

Blogs: Sarah Crompton: What happens when football and the arts collide

With the festival season clashing with a summer of sport, Sarah Crompton talks about her experiences of sport and culture

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 11:10AM

Recipients of 2016 Kennedy Center Honors Named by Andrew Gans

Al Pacino is one of the honorees who will be saluted in December.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:08AM

Andrew Lloyd Webber to launch new season at revamped St James Theatre in January by Matthew Hemley

Andrew Lloyd Webber is to refurbish the St James Theatre in London as he sets out to make the venue a “creative

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:01AM

Theater News: EXCLUSIVE: Broadway Legend Joel Grey to Honor "Trailblazer" Harvey Fierstein

RuPaul's Drag Race winner Bob the Drag Queen will join the Cabaret veteran to celebrate LGBT rights.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00AM

Theater News: Evita Arrives at Olney Theatre Center

Performances of the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Time Rice musical begin this evening.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00AM

Theater News: Laura Michelle Kelly, Brandon Victor Dixon, and More Set for Ragtime on Ellis Island

Michael Park, Shaina Taub, and Robert Petkoff also join the cast.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00AM

Cabaret News: Adrienne Warren, Santino Fontana Join Charlie Rosen's Broadway Big Band Concert

Hannah Elless and more will also take part in the show.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00AM
Thursday, June 23, 2016 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Ed Vaizey defends government’s divisive education policy by Georgia Snow

Arts minister Ed Vaizey has defended the government’s education policy, despite continued concern from the creative sector over the future of arts

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:59AM

Debra Monk Replaces Rondi Reed in Steppenwolf's Visiting Edna by Andrew Gans

The limited engagement begins in September.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:46AM

Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Lilla Crawford from New York Spectacular by Broadway.com

Lilla Crawford stops by Broadway.com HQ to chat with Beth Stevens.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:45AM

Kimiko Glenn: Easy as Pie by Suzy Evans

Broadway Style Guide sat down with the Waitress star to chat about her favorite place to shop, her summer style, and what she wants to wear onstage (or onscreen) next.

SOURCE: Broadway Style Guide at 10:44AM

Adam Lambert, Barbra Streisand & More Sign Open Letter to Congress on Gun Control by TV News Desk

As Congress continues to debate on the issue of newgun-control measures, Billboard Magazine and the organization 'Everytown for Gun Safety' gathered celebrities, musicians and entertainment …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:36AM

Jennifer Damiano, Ciara Renee, & Meghann Fahy to Lead A LASTING IMPRESSION Readings at NYMF by BroadwayWorld

A Lasting Impression Productions LLC is pleased to announce the readings of the new musical A Lasting Impression at New York Musical Festival will star Tony nominee JENNIFER DAMIANO Next to …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:36AM

VIDEO: 'COLOR PURPLE's Danielle Brooks Talks Broadway Debut: 'I've Been on Cloud 500!' by TV News Desk

Danielle Brooksstopped byNBC's TODAY to discuss the new season of her hitNetflixseries'Orange Is the New Black' and making her Broadway debut in the Tony winning musicalThe Color Purple.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:36AM

Photo Coverage: The Jimmy Awards Finalists Take Break at Sardi's! by Jennifer Broski

THE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL THEATRE AWARDS NHSMTAJIMMY AWARDS will take place on Monday, June 27th at 730PM at the Minskoff Theatre, 200 West 45th Street in Manhattan. The six coaches -…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:36AM

Sutton Foster, Tituss Burgess, Rosie O'Donnell Set for Match Game Premiere by Andrew Gans

Alec Baldwin hosts the new version of the classic game show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33AM

Review: "American Son" World Premiere at Barrington Stage by Mark G Auerbach

A riveting new play about race and bias in America today with a wonderful performance by Tamara Tunie

SOURCE: thewestfieldnews.com at 10:27AM

NEWS: Jessie Wallace stars as Mama Morton in Chicago tour by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

David Ian, producer of the international award-winning musical CHICAGO, has announced that one of Britain’s most-loved soap stars, Jessie Wallace, will play the role of ‘Mama Morton’.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:08AM

Fuse Book Review: The Librarians of Timbuktu — Action Heroes for Cultural Preservation by Debra Cash

Former Newsweek bureau chief Joshua Hammer has documented a timely story of cultural heroism.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 10:03AM

Theatre News: Bill Nighy joins the cast of Stuff Happens

The actor will narrate a reading of the play on the day the Chilcot Inquiry is published

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 10:03AM
Thursday, June 23, 2016 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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VIDEO: Laverne Cox Talks 'ROCKY HORROR': 'I Felt a Tremendous Amount of Pressure' by TV News Desk

Laverne Cox stopped by THE TALK to chat about playing the iconic role of Dr. Frank-N-Furter in FOX's upcoming ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:59AM

N.F.L. Is Teaming With Cirque du Soleil to Draw New Fans by Ken Belson

The two high-flying acts will open an interactive exhibit and theater in Times Square next year.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 09:58AM

Betty Buckley Will Debut Story Songs This Fall by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning actress will return to San Francisco's Feinstein's at the Nikko.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:57AM

Hot Clip of the Day: The Producers Keep It Gay in the Recording Studio

Go inside The Producers' cast recording with the OBC.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 09:56AM

GRACE NOTES: Thursday, June 23, 2016 by Susan Grace

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SOURCE: Grace Notes Subscription at 09:46AM

WHBPAC Golf Tournament/Party by Barry

Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center held its 14th  Annual Golf Tournament at the Westhampton Beach County Club on a glorious day. The tournament was followed by a sumptuous  c…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 09:45AM

At Clubbed Thumb, Nurturing a Theater of the Weird by Diep Tran

Now 20 years old, the Off Off Broadway company has kept its focus on shoestring productions that are “funny, strange and provocative.”

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 09:44AM

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 6/23/16- Bob Fosse by Stage Tube

Happy Birthday, Bob Fosse Fosse won an unprecedented eight Tony Awards for choreography, as well as one for direction. He was nominated for an Academy Award four times, winning for his direc…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:26AM

Tony Nominee Will Chase to Exit NASHVILLE Ahead of Fifth Season by TV News Desk

Two of the show's regular cast members, Aubrey Peeples and Tony nominee Will Chase will no longer appear on the series.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:26AM

Laura Michelle Kelly, Brandon Victor Dixon Set for Site-Specific Ragtime Concert by Andrew Gans

The August 8 performance will be presented on Ellis Island.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:21AM

Suburbanite Review: "Out of the Mouths of Babes" by Joseph Cervelli

Labored and silly. Review appears in other North Jersey Media Group Newspapers.

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 09:18AM

FROM DOWN UNDER: All My Sons by Simon Parris

Mike Bartlett’s new play has officially opened at the Hampstead Theatre, where it runs 16 July 2016. What have critics been saying about it?

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:09AM

How we made ... Harvey Fierstein and Antony Sher on Torch Song Trilogy by Maddy Costa

The writer and star of the groundbreaking show on the drag queen no one could resistAs soon as I started writing, other writers stopped wanting me acting in their shows – maybe they though…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:08AM

Michael, Amy, Whitney, Karen, Kurt **1/2 by Barry

By:Paulanne Simmons The first thing most people must have noticed when they heard the title of the cabaret show that played at The Duplex in early June, Michael. Amy. Whitney. Karen. Kurt, i…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 09:03AM

Fuse Theater Review: Bedlam’s Transfixing, Twinned Twelfth Nights by Arts Fuse Editor

There is nothing quite so exhilarating as watching Shakespeare done right - except, perhaps, watching one of his plays done right, twice.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 09:01AM

Review: Idomeneo (Garsington Opera at Wormsley)

Mozart's opera is vividly cast and delivered by the cream of (mostly) British talent

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 09:01AM

The Lord Chamberlain’s Men: ‘We could become a top touring company’ by Nick Smurthwaite

For sheer authenticity, you couldn’t find a company more committed to the Shakespearean template than the Lord Chamberlain’s Men. Not only does

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:00AM

International: Miss Revolutionary Idol Berserker, the ‘sticky and sweet’ show from Tokyo by Nick Awde

The company behind Miss Revolutionary Idol Berserker cheerfully plugs its eclectic mash-up of pop music, dance and underground culture, confetti, cosplay, anime

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:00AM

International news round-up: June 23 by The Stage

Promenade Romeos ITALY/VERONA The Kings Theatre Portsmouth, Teatro Nuovo-Verona and Teatro Stabile Veneto are reprising their promenade performances from last year of Romeo

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:00AM

Musicians like Quincy Jones pass the musical torch by Trish Crawford

Players like Alfredo Rodriguez, appearing at the TD Toronto Jazz Festival, have had a hand up from their elders.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 09:00AM
Thursday, June 23, 2016 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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After Orlando: How ‘What the World Needs Now’ helps America heal by Joe Dziemianowicz

“What the World Needs Now Is Love” is an evergreen anthem.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 08:46AM

THE HEALING - Talkin' Broadway's Review by Matthew Murray

The Healing, the new play by Samuel D. Hunter that just opened at the Clurman Theatre, could - on the surface, anyway - not be a better match for the company producing it.

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 08:46AM

CASTING ANNOUNCED FOR MUSICAL "COME FROM AWAY." PERFORMANCES BEGIN SEPT. 2, 2016 by Media Center

Media Contact: Lauren Beyea at [email protected] FORD’S THEATRE SOCIETY ANNOUNCES CAST OF COME FROM AWAYBook, Music and Lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein Music Supervision by Ian Eisen…

SOURCE: Ford’s Theatre at 08:46AM

Modern Love: The Modern Love Podcast: Lauren Molina, Amirah Vann and Michaela Watkins Read Three Essays by The New York Times

The actresses took part in Werk It, a women’s podcast festival, to read some of our best Modern Love essays.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 08:46AM

[WATCH] David Alan Grier roars in both ‘The Wiz: Live’ and ‘The Carmichael Show’ by Zach Laws

During our recent webcam chat (watch above) “The Wiz: Live” star David Alan Grier revealed that his performance as the Cowardly Lion came from “how I grew up.” As the actor, best kno…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 08:44AM

Review: Energetic 'Motown' musical motors into San Jose by Karen D'Souza

'Motown: The Musical,' a slick package of 1960s musical nostalgia, overcomes a skimpy story with a nonstop parade of hits and a tireless cast.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 08:44AM

Off Broadway Review: Samuel D. Hunter’s ‘The Healing’ by Gordon Cox

“The Healing,” the new play by MacArthur Foundation genius grant winner Samuel D. Hunter, was written specifically for Theater Breaking Through Barriers, a company of disabled ac…

SOURCE: Variety at 08:43AM

Aaron Sorkin to Teach Online Course on Screenwriting by Todd Spangler

For $90, Aaron Sorkin will share his tricks of the screenwriting trade. Sorkin, scribe of such films such as “A Few Good Men,” “Steve Jobs” and “The Social Netw…

SOURCE: Variety at 08:43AM

Arts groups receive record $1.9 million by Carrie Seidman

Flourishing tourist industry amplifies annual Tourist Development Culture/Arts grants to 33 organizations...... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 08:34AM

In a True Georgian-Era Power Move, Rory O’Malley Succeeds Lin-Manuel Miranda As Ham4Ham Host by Devon Ivie

With Lin-Manuel Miranda — along with Phillipa Soo and Leslie Odom Jr. — sadly leaving Hamilton following their July 9 performances, it was only a matter of time before Miranda announced …

SOURCE: Vulture at 08:31AM

Anna Kendrick and James Corden Will Always Love Each Other (for Exactly the Length of a Musical Love Story Segment) by Karen Brill

For some couples, a look says it all. Others need but a few simple words. Anna Kendrick and James Corden, cycling through an entire relationship on Wednesday's Late Late Show, pulled from th…

SOURCE: Vulture at 08:31AM

Aaron Sorkin Makes Peace With the Internet, Will Teach Online Screenwriting Course by Nate Jones

If you haven't heard Aaron Sorkin talk about screenwriting, you haven't seen Shakespeare the way it was meant to be played. Accordingly, the West Wing creator, whose relationship with the in…

SOURCE: Vulture at 08:31AM

Theatrical Icon Donald Farber Honored with Sardi’s Caricature by Sandi Durell

  Legendary theatrical attorney DONALD C. FARBER was honored in a ceremony on Tuesday, June 21, 2016, where his caricature was unveiled and placed on the wall at Sardi’s, followin…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 08:17AM

Daniel Kitson: the Salinger of standup by Brian Logan

Daniel Kitson doesn't do tours, interviews, TV or DVDs. So how did a reclusive enigma become the most sought after standup of his generation? As the comic prepares to appear at Edinburgh, Br…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:14AM

Henry V review – astonishing gender-switched reinvigoration by Michael Billington

Open Air theatre, Regent’s Park, LondonMichelle Terry is riveting as Shakespeare’s wartime king in a production that emphasises how roleplaying is integral to monarchyAside from Hamlet, …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:14AM

Theatre News: Casting announced for Diary of a Madman at Gate Theatre

Al Smith's new play has its world premiere next month

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 08:01AM

A Man For This Season: On Ben Foster’s Monstrous Stanley Kowalski by [email protected] (jamie)

By Manuel Betancourt. Manuel Betancourt on the Young Vic’s production of A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams at St. Ann’s Warehouse.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 08:00AM
Thursday, June 23, 2016 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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VIDEO: Anna Kendrick & James Corden Perform the 'Soundtrack to a Love Story' by TV News Desk

From the first date to break up, James Corden and Anna Kendrick journeyed through the stages of a relationship told through song on last night's LATE LATE SHOW. Below, watch 'Soundtrack to a…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:52AM

VIDEO: Seth Rudetsky & James Wesley Explain How They Pulled Off Broadway for Orlando Project by TV News Desk

On last night's CBS News, producer James Wesley, and his husband, Broadway's Seth Rudetsky, spoke to Dr. Jon LaPook about how they put together the Broadway for Orlando project to benefit Or…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:52AM

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Wild at Hampstead Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Mike Bartlett’s new play has officially opened at the Hampstead Theatre, where it runs 16 July 2016. What have critics been saying about it?

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:52AM

Paule Constable: ‘I nearly quit theatre because of Love Never Dies’ by David Hutchison

Lighting designer Paule Constable has revealed her regret at working on Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Love Never Dies, claiming it almost made her

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:22AM

Gruffalo Live producer launches free ticketing for primary schools by Matthew Hemley

Gruffalo Live producer Tall Stories has launched two free ticketing schemes aimed at getting more primary school children into the theatre. Under

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:22AM

Broadway AM Report, 6/23/2016 - The Rockettes' NEW YORK SPECTACULAR and More! by Jessica Khan

Today's big news The Rockettes celebrate the grand opening of their NEW YORK SPECTACULAR at Radio City

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:12AM

BWW's On This Day - June 23, 2016

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on June 23 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:12AM

Great outdoors: how performance broke out of the theatre come rain or shine by Lyn Gardner

In getting to parts that other arts don’t reach, outdoor shows attract audiences that genuinely represent the wider population, as a new study findsThe weather may still be a bit iffy, but…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:03AM

Almanac: Joseph Epstein on reading as a hobby by Terry Teachout

“I suppose I could count Reading as my hobby, but I read so much, it is so central to my existence, that, were I to do so, I might as well add Breathing as another of my hobbies.” Joseph…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:00AM
Thursday, June 23, 2016 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Henry V, Regent's Park Open Air Theatre by Marianka Swain

As we finally go to the polls, casting votes based on our view of national identity and Britain’s place in the world, here comes Shakespeare’s ever-topical play. Robert Hastie’s though…

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 06:56AM

S and S Award announces expansion to become international event by Matthew Hemley

Musical theatre prize the S and S Award has unveiled a major overhaul that will see it become an international event with

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:56AM

Henry V, Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, review: 'Delivers less than it promised' by David Lister, David Lister

With Michelle Terry playing Henry V, this production makes a point that there can be no limits to cross-gender casting

SOURCE: The Independent at 06:45AM

Theatre News: Casting announced for The Burnt Part Boys at Park Theatre

Matthew Iliffe will direct the chamber musical

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:45AM

News: RTYDS announce biggest round of regional director placements by Laura Stevens

A scheme that supports young directors from under-represented backgrounds has announced the winners of its directing placements in theatres across England. The Regional Theatre Young Directo…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 06:00AM

Homeless actors offer a rawness that outweighs a lack of formal skills by Adrian Jackson

Theatre company Cardboard Citizens casts untrained actors who have experienced homelessness, and tells their storiesWorking with actors who lack formal training or are from the streets is mo…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:00AM
Thursday, June 23, 2016 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Today on Broadway: Thursday, June 23, 2016 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: #BroadwayForOrlando Tops #iTunes Chart, #Ham4Ham Finds New Host “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre headlines of the da…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM

Theatre News: Alice Fearn to head Orlando fundraising gala

The event taks place this Saturday at St James Studio

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:37AM

Theatre News: Katy Ashworth to join the cast of Stig of the Dump in new London run

The CBeebies star will perform in a run at the Arts Theatre

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:37AM

Review: Henry V (Regent's Park Open Air Theatre)

Michelle Terry leads the cast of Robert Hastie's 'fresh' production

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:37AM

Win a double pass to 4:48 Psychosis at the Brunswick Mechanics Institute by AussieTheatre

AussieTheatre has three double passes to giveaway to 4:48 Psychosis at the Metanoia Theatre in the Brunswick Mechanics Institute on July 1. British playwright Sarah Kane’s 4:48 Psychosis…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 05:34AM

Obituary: Margaret Anderson by Eugenie Verney

Margaret Anderson, who has died aged 90, had a long and varied career that spanned five decades and saw her appear on

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:30AM

NEWS: Made in Dagenham musical comes home to Essex for first revival by Press Releases

Douglas Rintoul presents his first season at the Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch, which launches with the first-ever revival of the screen-to-stage musical Made in Dagenham. Bringing the West E…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:21AM

Michael Bruce: Why every composer gains by writing music for plays by Michael Bruce

Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Bernstein, Grieg, Bizet, Schubert, Purcell and Britten all, at some point in their careers, wrote what can be termed ‘incidental

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:00AM

Alistair Smith: London needs to pay its fair share for the arts by Alistair Smith

The London-versus-regions argument has been a bone of contention within the arts world since the publication of the Rebalancing our Cultural Capital

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:00AM

How to give young people a voice by Thomas Hescott

When Boy opened at the Almeida earlier this year, writer Leo Butler was widely praised for his faithful representation of often-marginalised young

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:00AM
Thursday, June 23, 2016 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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Maggie and Pierre, Finborough Theatre by Miriam Gillinson

There's a one-man play inside every politician – and a one-woman play behind each male leader. Linda Griffiths's and Paul Thompson's solo show, Maggie and Pierre, explores Maggie Trudeau's…

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 04:51AM

OPINION: Reviving Shoddy Old Works Keeps Opera Alive by Warwick Thompson

A desperate young woman fights off the attentions of a lust-crazed brute... As opera plots go, this situation ticks every box for a great show, and has been used in - roughly speaking - a ga…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 04:28AM
Thursday, June 23, 2016 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Winners of 2016 Laurence Olivier bursaries announced by David Hutchison

Bursaries totalling £67,500 have been awarded by the Society of London Theatre to help drama students around the UK with training. For

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 03:00AM
Thursday, June 23, 2016 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Open letter turns spotlight on Berlin Volksbühne theatre's offstage drama by Philip Oltermann In Berlin

Letter signed by 180 directors, actors and designers decries change in direction at avant garde theatre under new chief Berlin’s local newspapers have painted it either as a melodrama abou…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:54AM

Melbourne Cabaret Festival: I See Me & Meryl Streep by Karla Dondio

In many ways, I See Me & Meryl Streep is a wonderful homage to the actor Meryl Streep. But what makes this show interesting is the way Alexandra Keddie, writer and performer, weaves the …

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 02:22AM

Susan Elkin: Judging by my postbag, the trade in new plays is quite healthy by Susan Elkin

Once I’d got over the frustration of being sent a press release without any event dates on it and made a fuss,

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM

Stephanie Street: In these troubled times, theatre is more crucial than ever by Stephanie Street

Wow. 2016 has really got its claws in, hasn’t it? I’m writing this away from home, working with a group of young,

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM

Mark Shenton’s theatre picks: June 23 by Mark Shenton

There’s an inevitable sense of deja vu to this week’s major London offerings, because we really have been here before: the Menier

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM
Thursday, June 23, 2016 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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The young ones: Rik, Ade and the alternative comedy gang – in pictures by Guardian Staff

When photographer Trevor Rogers moved out of his old studio he rediscovered his archive of portraits of the 1980s alternative comedy boom. Now, his snaps of Rik, Ade, Dawn, Jennifer and frie…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:44AM
Thursday, June 23, 2016 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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DVR Alert: 'COLOR PURPLE's Danielle Brooks Visits NBC's 'Today' This Morning by TV News Desk

Today, June 23, Danielle Brooks will stop by the 9 - 10 am hour of NBC's TODAY to discuss the new season of her hit Netflix series'Orange Is the New Black' and making her Broadway debut in t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:40AM

Eamonn Walker Leads Steppenwolf's Chicago Premiere of BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY, Beginning Tonight by BroadwayWorld

Steppenwolf Theatre Company presents the Chicago premiere of BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY, a rowdy dark comedy written by 2015 Pulitzer Prize winner Stephen Adly Guirgis and directed by ensem…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:40AM

Jessica Lange Says She’s “Never Worked So Hard in My Whole Life” by Harry Haun

How Tony winner Lange finds comfort in the troubled women of the American theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

The Belle of the ‘Ball’: Drag Takes the Throne as High Art by Kieron Cindric

With increased accessibility and a pop culture push, drag claims the limelight as a higher art form.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

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