Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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Critics' Choice Awards Rescind Nomination for Mandy Patinkin by BroadwayWorld

Showbiz411.com has reported that a previously announced Critics Choice Awardnomination for 'Homeland' star and Broadway legend, Mandy Patinkin, has been rescinded. Citing a discrepancy with …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:51PM

Midsumma Festival 2017: Celebrating 30 Years of Queer Culture by Arts Review

Every January for three decades, Midsumma Festival has transformed Melbourne into a spectacular explosion of colour and culture, celebrating the diversity, resilience and talent bursting fro…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 11:34PM

ON AIR: 40 years of 3RRR by Arts Review

Marking the 40th anniversary of Australia’s largest and most successful community radio station, Triple R, a new exhibition at the State Library of Victoria will showcase the rich history …

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 11:05PM
Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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BWW Recap: Liza's Twisted Love Triangle Gets Even Twistier When Worlds Collide on YOUNGER by Matt Smith

Wow What a week it's been And I'm not just talking about what you think I'm talking about. It's messy for Liza this week... made all the worse by the fact that she's essentially drugged up a…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:42PM

Terms of Endearment by Sandi Durell

      By Sandi Durell     Don’t compare this stage adaptation by Dan Gordon to the highly celebrated Academy Award winning movie of 1983, written by James L. Brook…

SOURCE: theaterpizzazz.com at 10:36PM

Review: ‘The Servant of Two Masters,’ and His Misfortunes by Charles Isherwood

This Theater for a New Audience production of Carlo Goldoni’s 18th-century farce struggles as it tries to employ contemporary humor.

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Animal by Arts Review

Two sisters prepare themselves for society. One punch at a time. Three acclaimed theatre makers, Susie Dee, Kate Sherman and Nicci Wilks, come together at Theatre Works from 18 November 2016…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 10:33PM

Wallace & Gromit and friends: The magic of Aardman by Arts Review

The Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) has announced it will exclusively present Wallace & Gromit and friends: The magic of Aardman – the acclaimed exhibition celebrati…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 10:12PM

The Servant of Two Masters by Sandi Durell

  A campy, happy romp, just perfect for a New York City beset with dread       By Joel Benjamin   The Theatre for a New Audience’s new production of Carlo Goldoni�…

SOURCE: theaterpizzazz.com at 10:10PM

BWW Contest: See Steve Ross at BIRDLAND 11/21 by Alan Henry

BroadwayWorld is giving you a chance to win tickets to a special Steve Ross who will return to the historic Birdland stage on Monday, November 21 with 'The Song Is You.'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:09PM

Theater News: Newsies, The Little Mermaid, and More Set for 2017 Season at The Muny

The outdoor theater in St. Louis. lines up a new season of Broadway classics.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:00PM

Review: Terms of Endearment

Molly Ringwald takes on the role originated by Shirley MacLaine in this stage adaptation of the 1983 film.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:00PM
Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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BWW Contest: Enter To Win Tickets To A Special Screening of HAIRSPRAY And A Chance To Win $500 by Bww Contests

In celebration of NBC's Hairspray Live, we're giving away three pairs of tickets to a special screening of the 2007 movie musical ofHairsprayonTuesday, November 29at Cinepolis Chelsea - host…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:58PM

The Cast of Hairspray Live! Did the Mannequin Challenge, Leaving Them Stiff ... Like Hairspray by Karen Brill

Can you imagine the level of self-restraint a bunch of theater nerds must have exhibited to remain still for this long? The cast of Hairspray Live! did the mannequin challenge, and you can b…

SOURCE: Vulture at 09:50PM

Cititour Review: Terms of Endearment by Brian Scott Lipton

I wish I had more endearing terms for Dan Gordon’s stage adaptation “Terms of Endearment” than faithful or well-meaning.

SOURCE: cititour.com at 09:34PM

Othello: the Remix – Rappin’ Bard Style by Sandi Durell

        By Sandi Durell     Shakespeare may be rethinking his rightful role if he were watching the Q Brothers, GQ and JQ, and their band of 21st Century merrym…

SOURCE: theaterpizzazz.com at 09:30PM

Rust and Bone by Arts Review

Rust and Bone by multi-award winning playwright Caleb Lewis (The Honey Bees, Red Stitch) will be given its Victorian premiere by Director Daniel Clarke (Arts Centre Melbourne, Theatre Works)…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 09:29PM

Ailing Josh Groban Misses Performance of Broadway’s Great Comet by Robert Viagas

The audience was offered refunds or exchanges.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:27PM

Review: ‘Othello’ Goes Hip-Hop. There’s Humor, Too. by Charles Isherwood

The Q Brothers have concocted another mash-up of rap and Shakespeare. And the laughter grows, right along with the stack of corpses.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 09:24PM

Lionsgate’s ‘Robin Hood’ to Hit Theaters in Spring 2018 by Dave McNary

Lionsgate has set Taron Egerton’s “Robin Hood” for a March 23, 2018, release. Egerton is starring in the origins story along with Jamie Foxx as Little John and Eve Hewson a…

SOURCE: Variety at 09:09PM

Theatre Asylum Returns to Hollywood Row by Tracey Paleo

Venue management and live performance production company Theater Asylum/Combined Artform is returning to Hollywood Row and has just announced a new partnership with Studio C Artists the prod…

SOURCE: footlights.click at 09:06PM

Frank Discussion About Outreach, New Audiences Efforts In The Community by Joe Patti

A couple of good articles on the influence non-profits in the community came out this week. CityLab noted that in some communities, non-profits were exhibiting greater influence and leadersh…

SOURCE: Butts In The Seats at 09:03PM

Breaking News: The Muny Announces 99th Season Lineup Including NEWSIES, A FUNNY THING... and More! by BroadwayWorld

The Muny announced today its 2017 summer season, the 99th summer season in Forest Park. The exciting, bold line-up includes 2 Muny premieres, a revised version of rarely produced The Unsinka…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:00PM

Magic Time! ‘(Re)Acts: Where Do We Go From Here?’ at Forum Theatre by John Stoltenberg

“We certainly didn’t prepare ourselves for this,” said Forum Theatre Artistic Director Michael Dove Monday night at the Silver Spring Black Box Theatre. He was addressing a packed hous…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:00PM
Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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BWW Review: International Premiere of FUN HOME, Starring Lea Salonga, Eric Kunze by Vince Vicentuan

Atlantis Theatrical Entertainment Group's ATEG Manila production of the 2015 Tony Best Musical FUN HOME opens and unravels with no fanfare a minimalist set, a meager ensemble of ten actors, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:55PM

7 Musicals Announced for Muny’s Summer Season by Andrew Gans

Newsies, A Chorus Line, and Jesus Christ Superstar will be among the productions at the St. Louis venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:55PM

Presidential Medal of Freedom: Tom Hanks, Robert Redford, Diana Ross, Bruce Springsteen to be honored at White House by Chris Beachum

For one final time, President Barack Obama will present Presidential Medal of Freedom honors at the White House on Tuesday. The 2016 event will be a star-studded affair with the selection of…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 08:45PM

Life is a Cabaret! by Arts Review

The Kit Kat Club is returning to Sydney and Melbourne in all its decadence for a new Australian revival of Cabaret playing at Sydney’s Hayes Theatre Co from 9 January, before touring…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 08:42PM

Neil Simon still says laugh! in the play ‘Broadway Bound’ by Nelson Pressley

The nostalgic comedy mostly glides, while, at Solas Nua, ‘Little Thing’ hits bumps.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 08:36PM

Why pushing creativity out of classrooms will stop children succeeding in the 21st century by Robyn Ewing Am and John Nicholas Saunders

Politicians and industry use buzzwords such as ‘creativity’, ‘collaboration’ and ‘imagination’. So why are we taking all the fun out of learning?In an inner-city classroom on an …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:12PM

Review: A Charlie Brown Christmas (Broadway Playhouse, 2016) by Lauren Whalen

Thanks to the late, great Charles M. Schulz, the Peanuts gang lives on – and Emerald City Theatre’s glowing adaptation of A Charlie Brown Christmas is a sweetly existential reminder that…

SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 08:03PM

Othello The Remix Review: A Rap Adaptation by New York Theater

The question hanging over Othello The Remix, 80 minutes of often entertaining and inventive raps written, composed, directed by and co-starring the Q Brothers, is how much it has to do with …

SOURCE: New York Theater at 08:01PM

Molly Ringwald & Hannah Dunne Take Iconic ‘Terms Of Endearment’ Mom-Daughter Roles On Stage – Review by Jeremy Gerard

This week brings two attempts at spinning 1980s Oscar gold into stage-worthy vehicles for stars of a certain magnitude. Tomorrow’s opening will be Jason Sudeikis chancing the Robin…

SOURCE: Deadline at 08:00PM
Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Master Harold Assumes His Place by Sandi Durell

  By Martha Wade Steketee       The slightly run down tea shop setting in the current Signature revival of Athol Fugard’s “Master Harold” … and the boys — d…

SOURCE: theaterpizzazz.com at 07:33PM

NEWSIES Announces Theatrical Release Dates for 2017! by BroadwayWorld

Hot off the press As BroadwayWorld reported exclusively in July, Newsies is coming to the big screen Disney Theatrical Productions and Fathom Events announced today that the Tony Award-winni…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:31PM

'Terms of Endearment': Theater Review

Molly Ringwald plays the role that won Shirley MacLaine an Oscar in 'Terms of Endearment,' an off-Broadway stage version of the 1983 James L. Brooks film based on Larry McMurtry's novel. rea…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 07:30PM

Photo Flash: NW Children's Theater & School Presents THE WIZARD OF OZ by BroadwayWorld

There's no place like Oz This holiday season, travel over the rainbow to a magical kingdom filled with munchkins, flying monkeys, witches, and wizards. Join four unlikely friends as they set…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:27PM

TERMS OF ENDEARMENT - Talkin' Broadway's Review by Howard Miller

If you are going to adapt a well-known book or movie for a theatrical production, there are a couple of ways to go about it.

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 07:22PM

In The Stage newspaper this week: November 17 by The Stage

The Stage newspaper comes out once a week and is brimming with industry news, advice, analysis and reviews from all over the

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:00PM

Impressions of: Estampas Porteñas Tango Company’s "Deseos: Stories of Longing and Desire" at Brooklyn Center for Performing Arts by The Dance Enthusiast

In Impressions of: Estampas Porteñas Tango Company’s Deseos: Stories of Longing and Desire at Brooklyn Center for Performing Arts, "we’re delivered the couple and the passion, a satisf…

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 07:00PM

Impressions of: Kyle Abraham and Abraham.In.Motion’s “Pavement” at BAM as part of the Next Wave Festival by The Dance Enthusiast

In Impressions of: Kyle Abraham and Abraham.In.Motion’s Pavement at BAM as part of the Next Wave Festival, "Pavement depicts a culture of senseless violence where friendships are fleeti…

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 07:00PM
Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Larry Kerchner Songs Soar by Sandi Durell

  “Hidden Treasures V: Songs of Larry Kerchner” at The Metropolitan Room presented a great cast of singers with a special Lifetime Achievement Award to Sidney Myer, hosted by Klea …

SOURCE: theaterpizzazz.com at 06:49PM

Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Alex Hernandez of Kingdom Come by Broadway.com

Alex Hernandez of off-Broadway's Kingdom Come stops by Broadway.com HQ to chat with Beth Stevens.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:48PM

Walk Like a Man: Backstage at Jersey Boys with Mark Ballas, Episode 5: Show Prep! by Broadway.com

This week, Jersey Boys star Mark Ballas gets ready for a gig with his fiancée, signs a million programs and more!

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:48PM

STAGE TUBE: Idina Menzel Premieres Iconic 'Glory of Love' in First BEACHES Teaser Trailer by Stage Tube

Check the brand-new first teaser for Lifetime's upcoming small-screen remake of the 80's female friendship classic, Beaches. While fans await the film's premiere, starring Idina Menzel and N…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:48PM

Tony Kushner Talks Left-Wing Mobilization and Election Inspiration with The Village Voice by BroadwayWorld

This week's issue of The Village Voice contains a piece 'No Sleep Till 2020' which features the responses of prominent NY artists and activists including Tony and Pulitzer Prize winning play…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:44PM

STAGE TUBE: Idina Menzel Premieres Iconic 'Glory of Love' in First BEACHES Teaser Trailer by Stage Tube

Check the brand-new first teaser for Lifetime's upcoming small-screen remake of the 80's female friendship classic, Beaches. While fans are awaitthe film's premiere, starring Idina Menzel an…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:19PM

FIRST LOOK: Disaster The Musical In Rehearsals by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Rehearsals for the musical comedy spoof DISASTER! are underway in London and we are pleased to bring you this great set of images from Jamie Scott Smith. DISASTER! the 2016 B…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 06:15PM

SCROOGE IN LOVE!, Starring Jason Graae, to Return to 42nd Street Moon for the Holidays by BroadwayWorld

Last season's smash-hit world premiere, Scrooge in Love returns to 42nd Street Moon to provide audiences with the perfect show for the entire family this holiday season.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:09PM

Tremor by Arts Review

There’s a buzzing when you enter. The lights are low, but as the audience’s eyes adjust, slivers of reflected light from long, thin pieces of metal can be seen. Too many to count. Sonoro…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 06:07PM

Broadway Flea Market 2016 by Serena

The Broadway Flea Market is the greatest day of the year for fans. Its like Xmas, Chanukah and your birthday, all packed into 2 blocks of joy. Its a day that bring Broadway fans and stars to…

SOURCE: broadwaywiz.com at 06:02PM
Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Local Kids, Broadway Stars to Take the Stage in Pioneer Theatre Company's OLIVER! by BroadwayWorld

Pioneer Theatre Company presents Oliver, the award-winning musical by Lionel Bart inspired by the orphan's tale, Oliver Twist, written by Charles Dickens. Oliver runs December 2 to December …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:58PM

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Watch Shoshana Bean Sing John Mayer's EDGE OF DESIRE by West End Video

Broadway singer Shoshana Bean completed a residency month of solo concerts in September,at the Singer' Lounge, Covent Garden. The month of performances included appearances from West End per…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:57PM

Los Angeles Theater Review: 1984 (Greenway Arts Alliance at the Greenway Court Theatre) by Jason Rohrer

LOVE STORY Watching 1984 live, in a roomful of high school students, my biggest surprise was how long two minutes lasts. I’m a hateful person now, and as a teenager even more so, but d…

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 05:54PM

Take a First Look at Holiday Musical The First Noel at the Apollo Theater

The cast of The Classical Theatre of Harlem\u2019s The First Noel took the stage at the world-famous Apollo Theater to preview the holiday musical that will run December 10-18. With original…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:51PM

Review: Deer and the Lovers (First Floor Theater) by Lauren Whalen

Farce is hard to do well: it’s a strange balance of comedy and satire that often falls flat. With First Floor Theater’s world premiere of Emily Zemba’s Deer and the Lovers, sadly this …

SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 05:48PM

Photo Flash: The Rockettes and Santa Announce 2,000 'CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR' Tickets for Garden of Dreams by BroadwayWorld

Earlier today, November 16, Radio City Music Hall announced a 2,000 ticket donation to the Garden ofDreamsFoundation for the 2016Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes. Broa…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:46PM

The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart Debuts at the McKittrick Hotel Tonight by Olivia Clement

The music-filled, immersive fable from the National Theatre of Scotland takes over The Heath.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:45PM

The Flea Theater Says Farewell to Longtime Home This Weekend by Olivia Clement

After 20 years on White Street, the Off-Off-Broadway theatre is moving to a brand new space.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:43PM

STAGE TUBE: The Cast of HAMILTON Takes the #Hammequin Challenge by Stage Tube

Broadway has officially jumped on the mannequin challenge bandwagonBelow, watch as the cast ofHAMILTON presents Hammequin fortoday's digitalHam4Ham.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:42PM

Voting Now Open for the 2016 BroadwayWorld Madison Awards by BroadwayWorld

Voting has opened for the 2016 BroadwayWorld Madison Regional Awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2015 and September 30, 2016. Nominations were completely reader-sub…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:36PM

Photo Flash: WAITRESS' Jessie Mueller Helps Plant Adrienne Shelly Memorial Garden by BroadwayWorld

Yesterday the Adrienne Shelly Foundation and The Abingdon Square Conservancy hosted an honorary planting in the Adrienne Shelly Memorial Garden to commemorate the 10thanniversary of her pass…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:36PM

Photo Flash: The Rockettes Sparkle in CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR Opening Night at Radio City by BroadwayWorld

Last night was theopening of the 2016 Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the dancers onstage and full of Christmas spiritbelow

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:36PM

Photo Flash: First Look at Erika Sheffer's THE FUNDAMENTALS at Steppenwolf Theatre Company by BroadwayWorld

Steppenwolf Theatre Company continues its 41st season with the Steppenwolf-commissioned world premiere production of Erika Sheffer's The Fundamentals, directed by ensemble member Yasen Peyan…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:36PM

Exclusive Photo Coverage: Discover the Easter Eggs of HAIRSPRAY LIVE! by BroadwayWorld

Today, BWW's own Richie Ridge comes to you directly from the set of NBC's HAIRSPRAY LIVE in Los Angeles, CA and shares first look images of Tony Award winning set designer Derek McLane's rec…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:36PM

[WATCH] Mary Zophres (‘La La Land’ costume designer) on recreating the magic of Judy Garland by Daniel Montgomery

“There’s a dress that Judy Garland wears in ‘A Star is Born’ — it’s this beautiful green dress, and that’s the hue we were going for because it was …

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 05:28PM

Keith Mann Is Aiding Every School Aged Child In Brooklyn by Rino16

Keith Mann is a businessman who works in New York City with Dynamic Search Partners, and he has the funds that will help people be sure that they run better schools. The schools in Brooklyn …

SOURCE: culturebytes.org at 05:12PM

6 Family Shows to See if You’re in New York for Thanksgiving by Erik Piepenburg

The Rockettes are great, but there are plenty of other shows to keep the entire family entertained all weekend.

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For David Oyelowo, the Time Has Come to Play Othello by Alexis Soloski

He will play the title role in New York Theater Workshop’s modern-dress production of “Othello,” directed by Sam Gold.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:03PM

Hair review at Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester – ‘a natural high’ by Mark Shenton

In Hair, one of the principal characters, Claude Bukowski, is greatly enamoured of “Manchester, England, England/ Across the Atlantic Sea”, and completes

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:00PM

Holiday Sweets - Cinderella and Seussical - Stage Reviews

Cinderella - National Ballet of Canada at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts - Toronto, ON - **** (out of 5 stars)Choreographed by James Kudelka, Music by Sergei ProkofievRuns u…

SOURCE: tapeworthy.blogspot.com at 05:00PM
Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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This is Your Night Linda Amiel Burns by Sandi Durell

    by Marilyn Lester       It’s always good to be in a room where love is poured out liberally, but it’s even better when that love overflows the cup. Such was …

SOURCE: theaterpizzazz.com at 04:55PM

Odds & Ends: Hairspray Live! Gets Even Starrier, Christian Borle & Sutton Foster Talk Gilmore Girls & More by Lindsey Sullivan

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. Hairspray Live! Is in for a Tracy Triple Threat NBC’s eagerly anticipated Hairspray Live! broadcast will include came…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:54PM

Review: ‘Disney’s Beauty and the Beast’ at Charm City Players by Nicole Hertvik

Baltimore’s Charm City Players are back with their latest child-friendly production: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. With music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice and bo…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 04:44PM

Kenneth Goodgame Smashes the Competition by Rino16

Being a merchant is a demanding job that takes a lot of strategy and flexibility. Kenneth Goodgame has spent his life in this industry, and he is starting to take things to a new level with …

SOURCE: culturebytes.org at 04:43PM

Kraft-ing the Sensational 60s by Sandi Durell

    By Sandi Durell     There’s no doubt that Marci Kraft loves, no, adores the music of the 1960s. And it’s every aspect of it – pop tunes, songs from 60’s Broad…

SOURCE: theaterpizzazz.com at 04:14PM

Photo Flash: First Look at Opening Night of CAROUSEL at Arena Stage - Nicholas Rodriguez, Betsy Morgan and More! by BroadwayWorld

Arena Stageat the Mead Center for American Theater presents Carousel, directed by Artistic DirectorMolly Smith, with music byRichard Rodgersand book and lyrics byOscar HammersteinII. Featuri…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:07PM

Theater News: Les Liaisons Dangereuses Announces Rush Ticket Policy

Liev Schreiber and Janet McTeer lead the cast of the Donmar Warehouse revival.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:00PM
Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Six Pieces of Political Theatre to See After the Election

Six shows that will feed your political fire.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 03:57PM

Ellen DeGeneres, Bruce Springsteen, and More Will Receive Presidential Medal of Freedom by Jordan Crucchiola

Proving once again that the Obamas throw the best parties with the most desirable guests, the White House just released the list of this year’s Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients, an…

SOURCE: Vulture at 03:56PM

8 Shows to See in New York City with Limited Runs by Olivia Clement

Blink and you'll miss them, these Off-Broadway shows are worth catching before they close.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:47PM

Photo Flash: First Look at ROZ AND RAY at Victory Gardens Theater by BroadwayWorld

Victory Gardens Theater continues its 42st season with the world premiere of Roz and Ray, written by Karen Hartman and directed by Artistic Director Chay Yew. Roz and Ray features Mary Beth …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:45PM

To Urinetown, With Love by Hayley Huntley

by HAYLEY HUNTLEY high school boyfriend broke up with me in a Barnes & Noble Starbucks a few days after my mom and I saw Jesus Christ Superstar. He delivered the bad news, we said go…

SOURCE: thisstage.la at 03:45PM

Kenny Leon on Directing Hairspray Live! in the Wake of the Election: 'It Emphasized the Role of Artists in Our World' by Ryan McPhee

Tony-winning director Kenny Leon will give audiences an opportunity not to escape our political climate, but to process it through art and storytelling when Hairspray Live! airs on NBC on De…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:42PM

Feel the Heat! Deborah Cox, Judson Mills & More Preview The Bodyguard Musical by Broadway.com

Grammy nominee and Broadway fave Deborah Cox, Judson Mills and more discuss bringing The Bodyguard musical to the Paper Mill stage and then across the country.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:42PM

This Podcast Will Take You Inside Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Head by John Bonazzo

Broadway Backstory brings listeners behind the scenes of hit Broadway musicals like In the Heights.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 03:39PM

LES LIAISONS DANGEREUSES Offering Rush Tickets Starting Next Week by BroadwayWorld

Les Liaisons Dangereuses hasannounced a rush ticket policy beginning Tuesday, November 22.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:36PM

Review: Annie (Broadway in Chicago, 2016) by Scotty Zacher

"Annie" the musical is a lovely, glorious, filled-with-happiness evening. If the tour is coming to your city, be sure you don’t miss out on this feel-good, family-friendly production. High…

SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 03:36PM

Film Review: Down Mexican Way — Los Cabos International Film Festival by Gerald Peary

If tourists come here for the fishing, the golf, the grand hotels, the real estate, why not also for an interesting lineup of movies?

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 03:36PM

Encores! Production of God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater Is Getting a Cast Album by Robert Viagas

It's one of the few Alan Menken scores that was never previously recorded.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:28PM

Hear John Legend’s Funky New Track With Chance the Rapper, ‘Penthouse Floor’ by Jordan Crucchiola

John Legend finally has a piece of the pie, so he’s going to get himself that deluxe apartment in the sky. More specifically, he’s going to ride the elevator all the way up to the “Pen…

SOURCE: Vulture at 03:27PM

“Like Herding Cats” – A Visit With Stage Manager Kimberly Kiley by Cary Ginell

BY CARY GINELL Everyone knows that the director is the person responsible for the look and content of a musical or play, but once the cast has been selected, sets and props are delivered, an…

SOURCE: vconstage.com at 03:26PM

Hanks, Springsteen among Obama's last Medal of Freedom recipients

(Reuters) - In one of his final acts in office, President Barack Obama selected key figures in sports, entrepreneurship, philanthropy, activism, academia and entertainment among the 21 peopl…

SOURCE: Reuters at 03:24PM

Showbiz Nation LIVE! Interview with Broadway’s CHRISTINE DWYER by Michael J. Roberts

 Broadway belter Christine Dwyer discusses playing Sylvia Llewelyn Davies in the new national tour of [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 03:18PM

The End of October – by Ida Cuttler by Kurt Chiang

Tif Harrison’s Prime-Time show, Saturn Returns, closes this week. After seeing the show, Ensemble ... The post The End of October – by Ida Cuttler appeared first on The Neo-Futuris…

SOURCE: The Neo-Futurists at 03:12PM

An Inspector Calls, Playhouse Theatre, London — review

Stephen Daldry’s production blows the dust off J.B. Priestley’s classic drama

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Where'd the Come From? How'd They Get Here? Learn the Origins of the Blue Men! by BroadwayWorld

Who are the Blue Men The exact origins of Blue Man Group are a mystery. Therefore, generating an ethnohistory is a challenge. However, scientific observation and anecdotal evidence can give …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:10PM

Disney’s Newsies: The Broadway Musical Sets Theatrical Release Dates by Adam Hetrick

Kara Lindsay and Andrew Keenan-Bolger joined Tony nominee Jeremy Jordan for the live film of the Broadway musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:02PM

Dr. Magic hits the cabaret at the Royal George by Chris Jones

There never is a dull moment at the Royal George Theatre, the venerable but unpredictable commercial venue in Lincoln Park. "Chick Flick the Musical," a previously announced lighthearted sho…

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The Broadwaysted Podcast Welcomes 'Slacker Danny' Max Crumm by Broadwaysted

The Broadwaysted crew has chills, and they're multiplying. Why Because we're sitting down with everyone's favorite 'Slacker Danny,' Broadway's Max Crumm This week, the crew pours out bootleg…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:00PM

Interviews: Molly Ringwald Gets "Grandmothered" Into Her Next Great Role in Terms of Endearment

The John Hughes muse steps into Shirley MacLaine's Oscar-winning shoes and remolds them for the stage.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM

Theater News: Cher Bio-Musical Sets Dates for Staged Reading

The new show will explore the life of the iconic singer.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM
Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Obama awards Springsteen, Redford and DeGeneres Medal of Freedom

Eight of 21 recipients are famous entertainers.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 02:55PM

Critics’ Choice Awards Rescind Mandy Patinkin’s Nomination by Andrew Gans

Turns out, Homeland wasn't eligible this season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:51PM

Alan Cumming, Sienna Miller and More to Join Lance Horne in 'EXTRAORDINARY DAYS' at Joe's Pub by BroadwayWorld

Multi-faceted musician, composer and musical director Lance Horne returns to New York City, headlining a yearlong performance residency called New Work New Work at Joe's Pub at The Public, b…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:50PM

Five Burning Questions with A Taste of Things to Come Star Janet Dacal

Janet Dacal talks about the timely new musical A Taste of Things to Come and what it's like when everyone in the rehearsal room is a woman.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 02:50PM

Photo Coverage: The Apollo Launches Holiday Show- THE FIRST NOEL! by Jennifer Broski

The Apollo Theaterwill soonpresentThe Classical Theatre of Harlem's production ofTHE FIRST NOELfromDecember 10-18, 2016. Following its world premiere in 2015 on the Theater's soundstage, the…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:48PM

Review: Highly Suspect prove their rock chops on new album by Mark Kennedy

Highly Suspect, "The Boy Who Died Wolf" (300 Entertainment)...

SOURCE: Associated Press at 02:47PM

Photo Flash: First Look at Michael Cumpsty, Dee Hoty and More in THE LION IN WINTER at Two River Theater by BroadwayWorld

Two River Theaterpresents James Goldman's The Lion in Winter, directed by Tyne Rafaeli. The press opening is Friday, November 18 at 8pm. Performances will continue through Sunday, December 4…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:31PM

Theater Review: “Happy Ending” — A Dark Comedy About Terminal Cancer by Helen Epstein

Seeing Happy Ending a few days after the shock of the 2016 presidential election felt bracing to me.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 02:31PM

Chicago-area theater openings for Nov. 18-24

Friday | "Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley": A middle sister meets a possible romantic match in this imagined sequel to "Pride and Prejudice." Through Dec. 18 at the Northlight Theatre, 9…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 02:31PM

The Broadway.com Show: Josh Groban Shines in Comet, Broadway Goes Wrong, Beauty and the Beast & More by Broadway.com

This week we're all about Chicago's Mamas, The Play That Goes Wrong on Broadway, Sunset Boulevard casting and the Beauty and the Beast trailer.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:31PM

‘Mirror' reflects high-tech world with wicked style

William Shatner’s bumpy flight. Burgess Meredith’s smashed eyeglasses. The fateful misinterpretation of the phrase “to serve man.” Even after a half-century, these memes can still de…

SOURCE: The Sacramento Bee at 02:31PM

Disney Executive Elected Chairman of Broadway League by Robert Viagas

Thomas Schumacher succeeds Robert E. Wankel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:24PM

Free Tickets for Community College Students, Part 2 by HowlRound

By Daphnie Sicre. In this second installment, Daphnie Sicre closes her discussion on theatres that offer free, or discounted tickets to college students, and offers creative ways to engage t…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 02:13PM

See Jude Law, John Oliver, and Montego Glover at Only Make Believe, Plus Exclusive Backstage Photos by Hannah Vine

Stars of stage and screen came out to celebrate the work of the non-profit organization Only Make Believe gala supporting children and theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:07PM

Exclusive Podcast: Half Hour Call w/ Chris King Welcomes Broadway Makeup Artist Rob Harmon by Half Hour Call With Chris King

Today's guest has been an actor, model, musician, makeup artist, entrepreneur and is currently working in the hair department for WICKED on Broadway.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:00PM

Theater News: Wicked National Tour Welcomes Andy Mientus and More Broadway Vets

The touring company ushers in new residents of Oz.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM
Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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VIDEO: Lin-Manuel Miranda Chats MOANA, LITTLE MERMAID & More on 'The View' by TV News Desk

On today's THE VIEW on ABC, Tony award winner Lin-Manuel Miranda stopped by to chat about what it was like writing music for The Rock on Disney's MOANA and says it was easy because The Rock …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:57PM

Digital Theatre+ Now Streaming UK's IPHIGENIA IN SPLOTT by BroadwayWorld

Digital Theatre has announced that Sherman Theatre's universally acclaimed and award-winning touring production, Iphigenia in Splott, will be available worldwide on its arts education platfo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:54PM

Review: ‘Man in Snow,’ With a Lone Voice Hoping to Stay Connected by Laura Collins-Hughes

This show grew out of Israel Horovitz’s radio play of the same name, inspired by an Alaskan avalanche that buried a man in a cabin under 30 feet of snow.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 01:48PM

HAIRSPRAY LIVE! Will End with Special Original Duet from Ariana Grande & Jennifer Hudson! by TV News Desk

Today, HAIRSPRAY LIVE's Craig Zadan and Neil Meron revealed that the cast of the NBC live broadcast will take their bows to a new song performed live by cast members Ariana Grande and Jennif…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:44PM

NEWS: Broadway’s Ciara Renee & Jodie Jacobs lead the cast of Lizzie by Press Releases

Broadway star Ciara Renée, Brits Jodie Jacobs and Bleu Woodward and Dane Bjørg Gamst will star in the UK premiere of American rock musical LIZZIE, which runs at London's Greenwich Theatre …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:43PM

Chop off her head: Cast announced for Lizzie Borden musical premiere

Did Lizzie Borden wield the axe or not? It's an international four-strong cast of strong women for the UK premiere of rock musical LIZZIE, including Broadway Ciara Renee and the West End's J…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 01:43PM

VIDEO: First Look - Sutton Foster & Christian Borle in Netflix's GILMORE GIRLS Reboot by TV News Desk

Today, Variety has shared a first look at Netflix's highly-anticipated GILMORE GIRLS reboot, airing later this month.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:37PM

They Won’t Remember You: Shuffle Along, Revivals, and Reconstructing the Theatrical Past by HowlRound

By Alison Durkee. Alison Durkee considers the preservation of the theatrical past in a number of ‘reconstructed’ performances or resurrections of ‘lost’ works, such the 2016 producti…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 01:36PM

A WELL-STRUNG CHRISTMAS to Return to Feinstein's/54 Below This December by BroadwayWorld

On December 6 and 13 the foursome returns to New York with a A Well-Strung Christmas at Feinstein's 54 Below.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:32PM

Kristin Chenoweth, Sean Hayes to Host HAIRSPRAY LIVE Pre-Show; NBC to Air Live Viewing Parties Throughout the Broadcast by TV News Desk

NBC's Bob Greenblatt has confirmed to BroadwayWorld today that HAIRSPRAY LIVE's Kristin Chenoweth and Sean Hayes will co-host a live half-hour pre-show, airing at 730PM on NBC on December 7t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:31PM

Review #2: ‘Straight White Men’ at The Studio Theatre by Amy Kotkin

If your empathy for straight white men was strained by last week’s elections, go see Young Jean Lee’s 2014 play at The Studio Theatre. You’ll be privy to a rare, funny and poignant loo…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:29PM

Make Merry! The Radio City Rockettes Celebrate a Sparkly Opening in the Christmas Spectacular by Lindsey Sullivan

The Christmas Spectacular Starring The Radio City Rockettes is one of New York City's most cherished holiday traditions. The magic continued with a dazzling opening night performance on …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:24PM

Kristin Chenoweth & Sean Hayes to Co-Host Hairspray Live! Pre-Show by Broadway.com

Before hitting the live broadcast, Hairspray Live! stars Kristin Chenoweth and Sean Hayes will host a live half-hour pre-show, airing at 7:30PM on NBC on December 7. Chenoweth and Hayes sta…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:24PM

The Professor of Pratfalls by Laura Collins-Hughes

Christopher Bayes, who teaches physical acting at Yale, has trained a generation of comic performers, including many in “The Servant of Two Masters.”

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 01:18PM

Ariana Grande and Jennifer Hudson Will Duet on Hairspray Live! Finale by Michael Gioia

The news was announced to the press on the set of the NBC broadcast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:13PM

‘Gilmore Girls’: Secrets of the Musical in the Netflix Revival (Watch) by Debra Birnbaum

Broadway is coming to Stars Hollow. The return of “Gilmore Girls” not only heralds the much-anticipated reunion of all the fan favorite characters — along with Rory’s li…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:12PM

THE DROP OFF – Immersive Ensemble by Johnny Fox

Needle, meet haystack. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to find one man identified only by a fuzzy faxed photograph in a city of nine million. He has a beard and a bad haircu…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:05PM

Notes Over Coffee: Connection, Leadership, the Long View by American Theatre Editors

The arts are central to community life, and many theatres are pioneers in civic engagement.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:05PM

Apply for Paper Mill's 2017 Rising Star Awards Through January by BroadwayWorld

Since their inception in 1996, the Paper Mill Playhouse Rising Star Awards for Excellence in High School Musical Theatre - presented by the Investors Foundation have ignited the careers of m…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:03PM

Vanessa Redgrave Joins Cast of Andorra Film by Andrew Gans

The cast also includes Guy Pearce, Clive Owen, and Toni Collette.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:02PM

Xmas Spectacular Opens at Radio City by Sandi Durell

The holiday season began at opening night of the 2016 Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes. Opening night honors the Garden of Dreams Foundation, a non-profit organization…

SOURCE: theaterpizzazz.com at 01:00PM

Exclusive Podcast: 'Behind the Curtain' Explores the Brilliance of Marvin Hamlisch and Neil Simon by Behind The Curtain

Every week director Robert W Schneider and actor Kevin David Thomas pull back the curtain on neglected, forgotten, and under appreciated musicals, as well as bizarre performances, endearing …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:00PM

Theater News: Theater J Explores How Faith Unites and Divides in The Christians

Gregg Henry directs the drama from playwright Lucas Hnath.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM

Music News: Dear Evan Hansen Announces Release Date For Broadway Cast Album

The new musical is now in performances at the Music Box Theatre.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM
Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at noon (Broadway Time)
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SF Jazz Collective/Aziza, Cadogan Hall, London — review

Michael Jackson and bassist Dave Holland inspired two EFG London Jazz Festival shows

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:59PM

Review: Resurgens’ “Sejanus” is a fascinating step back into theater as it used to be by Andrew Alexander

Tyranny is nothing, new nor is vicious political maneuvering a product of our time. Those seeking to absorb themselves in a different world by ducking into the theater to watch a 400-year-ol…

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 12:58PM

A definitive ranking of the 'Harry Potter' movies

Feel free to disagree, but then you'd be wrong.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 12:58PM

Shanghai: a megacity hungry for culture

This year’s Biennale comes amid an explosion of gallery openings and exhibitions

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:55PM

Lin-Manuel Miranda Talks About Life After Hamilton on The View by Robert Viagas

His animated Disney musical Moana opens November 23.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54PM

Fear and Love, Design Museum, London: ‘Big questions’

The museum reopens with a show that cleverly throws up more questions than answers

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:54PM

The Broadway League Selects Disney's Thomas Schumacher As Next Chairman by Nora Dominick

According to Forbes, The Broadway League has announced that Disney's theatrical president, Thomas Schumacher will be the next chairman.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:53PM

BWW Exclusive Photos: Straight from the Set of NBC's HAIRSPRAY LIVE! - Updating Live by TV News Desk

Today, BWW's own Richie Ridge comes to you directly from the set of NBC's HAIRSPRAY LIVE in Los Angeles, CA and shares first look images of Tony Award winning designer Derek McLane's recreat…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:53PM

Cher Musical Coming to Broadway? Reading Set for Early 2017 by BroadwayWorld

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Cher's much-hyped biomusical could soon light up Broadway. According to an Equity casting notice, Jason Moore Avenue Q will direct a reading this Januar…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:52PM

Sean Hayes and Kristin Chenoweth Will Host Hairspray Pre-Show by Michael Gioia

Leading up to the live NBC broadcast, the stars will give fans a behind-the-scenes look.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:52PM

Interviews: 5 minutes with: Scottee - 'I am a bit like the Shirley Temple of fine art'

The performance artist on how he got into theatre, the police turning up to his first show and his new piece, Putting Words in Your Mouth, for the Roundhouse

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 12:42PM

The Maxamoo Podcast Reviews Ma-Yi's SAGITTARIUS PONDEROSA, DON'T YOU F**KING SAY A WORD at 59E59, More by Maxamoo

Sagittarius Ponderosa, Don't You Fking Say A Word, Among The Dead, PS122 Long Table on Cultural Equity. David and Lindsay discuss three new shows and a performance conversation about cultura…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:41PM

Dear Evan Hansen Announces Cast Recording by Olivia Clement

The original Broadway cast recording of the new musical will be released on Atlantic Records this winter.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:34PM

Review Roundup: Netflix's GILMORE GIRLS: A YEAR IN THE LIFE by TV News Desk

Netflix's highly anticipated streaming event, GILMORE GIRLS A YEAR IN THE LIFE premieres Friday, November 25th Let's check in with the critics thus far.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:33PM

Photos Straight From the Set of Hairspray Live! by Hannah Vine

Take a first look at the NBC holiday special’s retro sets by Broadway designer Derek McLane.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM

WICKED Tour to Welcome Three New Stars This Month in Michigan by BroadwayWorld

The WICKED tour willwelcome Tony Award-nominee and Drama Desk Award-winner Isabel Keating as Madame Morrible, Fred Applegate as The Wizard and Andy Mientus Smash as Boq, beginning Tuesday, N…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:31PM

Nicky Silver’s ‘This Day Forward’ Kicks Off Vineyard’s Season by Steven McElroy

Mr. Silver’s latest comedy is directed by Mark Brokaw.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:31PM

Jennifer Holliday to Chat THE COLOR PURPLE, DREAMGIRLS on THEATER TALK by TV News Desk

Tony Award winner Jennifer Holliday makes her first appearance on THEATER TALK in a revelatory conversation about the creation of her career-making Broadway role as 'Effie' in the now-legend…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:30PM

Chris Gethard Performs from His Off-Broadway Comedy on Late Night by Ruthie Fierberg

The comedian shares a scene from his Career Suicide on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:30PM

KEEP DANCING – Touring by Thom Dibdin

Accomplished and brash ballroom dancing makes the touring Keep Dancing entertaining enough. Publicity for the show concentrates on its (unofficial) links with Strictly Come Dancing, with th…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:30PM

Disney’s Moana Was Renamed in Italy to Reportedly Avoid Confusion With a Porn Star by Devon Ivie

If you're vacationing in Milan or Florence in the coming weeks and have an urge to see the new Disney Polynesian princess film Moana, don't be alarmed if the local cinema is s…

SOURCE: Vulture at 12:28PM

Music-Industry Veteran Humbled by Broadway

Music-industry veteran Tommy Mottola is making his first go as a lead producer on Broadway, helming ‘A Bronx Tale the Musical,’ based on a one-man show by Chazz Palminteri that became a …

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal at 12:27PM

STAGE TUBE: Kate Baldwin Sings Elvis Costello in EXTRAORDINARY MACHINE by Nora Dominick

Take a break from your busy day and check out Kate Baldwin singingElvis Costello's 'Everyday I Write the Book' from her Feinstein's54 Below show 'Extraordinary Machine.'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:27PM

DEAR EVAN HANSEN Original Broadway Cast Recording Out This Winter; Get 'Waving Through a Window' Track with Pre-Order! by BroadwayWorld

Atlantic Records and Dear Evan Hansen producer Stacey Mindich announced today that the Original Broadway Cast Recording of the new musical Dear Evan Hansen will be released on Atlantic Recor…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:24PM

Cher Musical Sets Director Ahead of January Staged Reading by Adam Hetrick

The musical has a book by Jersey Boys writer Rick Elice and features hits from the pop icon’s career.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19PM

Wicked Will Welcome Andy Mientus, Isabel Keating, and More by Andrew Gans

The national tour of the international hit musical will welcome three new leads this month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

Rejoicify! Isabel Keating, Fred Applegate & Andy Mientus Will Join the National Tour of Wicked by Ryan Gilbert

Congratulotions are in order! Tony nominee Isabel Keating and Broadway favorites Fred Applegate and Andy Mientus will join the national tour of Wicked as Madame Morrible, The Wizard and Boq,…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:18PM

Watch Matthew Broderick & James Corden Add a Dash of Guys and Dolls to Their Thanksgiving Feast by Lindsey Sullivan

Thanksgiving is almost here! Along with tuning into the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, eating too much turkey and perfecting that pumpkin pie recipe with grandma, there is one tradition…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:18PM

Step Into a Dream! Todrick Hall & the Cast of Kinky Boots Celebrate 1,500 Broadway Performances by Broadway.com

The uber-talented Todrick Hall is red hot as Lola in the Tony-winning tuner Kinky Boots, which celebrated 1,500 Broadway performances on November 15. Step into the Land of Lola and chec…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:18PM

Want to Listen to Dear Evan Hansen 'For Forever'? The Pasek & Paul Musical's Cast Album Is Coming by Lindsey Sullivan

Attention Dear Evan Hansen fans! Been listening to "Only Us" and "Waving Through a Window" on repeat? The Benj Pasek and Justin Paul musical will release a cast recording…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:18PM

AN INSPECTOR CALLS Playhouse, WC2 by Libby Purves

TRUTH, BRINGING DOWN THE HOUSE    Nearly 25 years on from its first outing at the National, Stephen Daldry’s interpretation of the old JB Priestley standard – not least due to …

SOURCE: theatrecat.com at 12:12PM

Spotlight On...Andrew Orsie by Michael Block

Name: Andrew OrsieHometown: Summit Point, WVEducation: BA in Theatre from Juniata CollegeSelect Credits: The Imbible: Rum Drinks… and Pirates! (Tenor), The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelli…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 12:12PM

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts Names New President and CEO by Andrew Gans

Debora L. Spar will become the institution’s first female president.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:05PM

Actors Theatre of Louisville Plans Six World Premieres for 2017 Humana Festival by Robert Viagas

The 41st annual festival rolls out in March 2017.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02PM

Exclusive Photo Coverage: Inside NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812's Gypsy Robe Ceremony! by Walter McBride

The new musical NATASHA, PIERRE amp THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 just had a starry Broadway opening Monday night, at the Imperial Theatre. Featuring the Broadway debuts of 24 cast and creative te…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:00PM

Theater News: Tony Awards Open Submissions for Excellence in Theatre Education Award

The Tony Awards and Carnegie Mellon University team up to honor theater educators.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM
Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Anna Kendrick Sings for Stephen Colbert by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony nominee belts out a Stephen Sondheim standard.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:53AM

VIDEO: Watch Anna Kendrick Sing Sondheim's 'I'm Still Here' on LATE SHOW by TV News Desk

On last night's LATE SHOW, actress and author of the new memoir 'Scrappy Little Nobody' Anna Kendrick shared the sordid tale of casting her own butt double while filming a recent project.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:48AM

Dance ‘champions’ needed to promote health benefits among older people – survey by Georgia Snow

New research has highlighted the benefits of dancing for older people, but warns that better connections must be made between the dance

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:48AM

Theatre N16 launches First Credit scheme for writers and directors by David Hutchison

South London fringe venue Theatre N16 has unveiled a new scheme for up-and-coming actors, directors and writers to have their first professional

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:48AM

Gina Gershon and Lucy DeVito Join CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY This Month by BroadwayWorld

Stars of stage andscreen Gina Gershon andLucy DeVito have been added to the cast of New York'sCelebrity Autobiographyfor the upcoming NYC performance on November21 at 7pm at The Triad 158 We…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:44AM

The Cherry Orchard: Designer Statements by Roundabout

NICO MUHLY—ORIGINAL MUSIC The music for The Cherry Orchard needs to explode out of the music for the party in Act III, both by practical necessity and to thicken a mystery about the play: …

SOURCE: blog.roundabouttheatre.org at 11:44AM

Features: Ben Forster, Victoria Hamilton-Barritt and more: Why I love theatre

To celebrate #LoveTheatreDay we spoke to some of our favourite West End actors to find out why they love theatre

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 11:36AM

Theatre News: Tony-winning Stephen Karam's Speech and Debate to receive UK premiere

Tom Attenborough directs the dark comedy at Trafalgar Studios

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 11:36AM

DEAD FUNNY – West End by Jonathan Baz

Terry Johnson deftly directs the West End revival of his 1994 play, a sharply observed often painfully funny dark comedy with several dramatic twists, as well as a good dose of slapstick and…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:30AM

REVIEW: It Is Easy To Be Dead, Trafalgar Studios 2 ✭✭✭✭✭ by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Lively, animated, emotional, real, Knox takes the writings of Sorley and brings them wondrously to live with a zeal that is astounding. This post REVIEW: It Is Easy To Be Dea…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 11:29AM

Films of Fields #2: His Lordship’s Dilemma by Trav S.D.

We’ll be blogging about comedian W.C. Fields all through November and December as part of our tribute to the comedian called Fields Fest.  For a full list upcoming live Fields Fest e…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 11:18AM

5 Solo Shows to See Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

From acclaimed British comedians to downtown favorites and New York City debuts, here are several diverse artists.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:15AM

Broadway Bound sets another high point for 1st Stage (review) by Roy Maurer

Director Shirley Serotsky’s touching Broadway Bound at 1st Stage is a captivating mix of coping humor and tragic poignancy, borne aloft by Teresa Castracane’s soaring performance as Kate…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 11:02AM

How Much Do You Know About the Legendary Chita Rivera? by Ruthie Fierberg

In honor of her Carnegie Hall solo debut earlier this month and her upcoming concert at the Ridgefield Playhouse November 20, Playbill looks back on the career of the theatre icon.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:01AM

Disney Says ‘Doc McStuffins’ Will Return for Fifth Season by Brian Steinberg

Fans of Doc McStuffins, the extremely popular animated African-American girl who fixes broken toys on the Disney Junior cable network, can breathe a sigh of relief. Her series has been renew…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:00AM

Photo Flash: Broadway's Kinky Boots Welcomes Todrick Hall and Celebrates 1,500 Performances

The musical is written by Cyndi Lauper and Harvey Fierstein.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00AM

Quick tip: 'The Fantasticks' at Scripps Ranch Theatre by James Hebert

The little musical that wouldn’t die (its original off-Broadway production ran nearly 42 years, still a record) has just hit Scripps Ranch Theatre for a fresh go-round, complete with that …

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 11:00AM
Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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First Projects Announced for Manchester International Festival in U.K. by Mark Shenton

Program to include new collaboration between Simon Stephens, Karl Hyde, and Scott Graham.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:57AM

Know a Great Theatre Teacher? Tonys Seek Nominees for Third Annual Theatre Education Award by Robert Viagas

The awards will be given at the 2017 Tony ceremony.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:50AM

Simon Rattle and Berlin Philharmonic: A stunning take on Mahler’s Seventh by Robert Harris

The Berlin Philharmoic was great because its playing was so transparent, so clear

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 10:41AM

Stephen Schwartz musical Working to run at Southwark Playhouse by Matthew Hemley

Stephen Schwartz musical Working will receive its European premiere at the Southwark Playhouse next year. It will run from June 2 to

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:36AM

Leslie Kritzer Stars in Podcast Musical Wait Wait Don’t Kill Me by Adam Hetrick

The first season of the popular podcast Serial inspired the five-part musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33AM

Photos: School of Rock Opens in London by Hannah Vine

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical is playing at the same theatre where Cats opened 35 years ago.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM

Review Round-Ups: Did the critics stick it to School Of Rock?

See what the critics thought of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Julian Fellowes' adaptation of the film

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 10:31AM

Matthew Broderick and James Corden Parody Guys and Dolls Number by Ruthie Fierberg

The duo offered a Thanksgiving-themed version of “Fugue for Tinhorns.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:31AM

NEWS: Broadway’s Hayden Tee joins Les Mis, cast changes from 5 Dec by Emma Clarendon

Now into its 32nd year in the West End, the hit musical Les Miserables will have several cast changes from Monday 5 December 2016 at the Queen's Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenu

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:30AM

The Broadway League Elects Disney's Schumacher As Its Next Chairman by Marc Hershberg

The executive committee of the Broadway League elected Thomas Schumacher, the president of Disney Theatrical Group, to serve as its next chairman.

SOURCE: Forbes at 10:27AM

VIDEO: First Look - Betty Buckley Stars in New M. Night Shyamalan Drama SPLIT by Movies News Desk

Broadway's Betty Buckley stars in M. Night Shyamalan'snew drama SPLIT. The film also starsHaley Lu Richardson, James McAvoy and Jessica Sula.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:26AM

Joe Mantello to Direct Stephen Sondheim’s New Musical by Robert Viagas

With the working title Buñuel, the show reportedly is having a “mini workshop” in NY this week.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:25AM

Harriet Martineau: Dreams of Dancing review – a mesmerising turn from the woman who outsold Dickens by Alfred Hickling

Live theatre, NewcastleThe radical thinker’s appetite for hypnotism leads to a delightful debunking of Victorian pseudoscienceThe radical Victorian thinker Harriet Martineau was a woman ah…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:18AM

Rumpy Pumpy! review – WI's brave sex crusaders trivialised by lewd jokes and crass songs by Michael Billington

Union theatre, LondonThe story of Women’s Institute members fighting to decriminalise sex work did not deserve the Carry On treatmentThere is a good show to be written about the 10-year ca…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:18AM

Harriet Walter: stage more plays with lead female characters by Dalya Alberge

Leading British actor currently playing male leads in three Shakespeare plays says ‘imitating men can’t be the only answer’Dame Harriet Walter has called for artistic directors and pla…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:18AM

Family in 50 States #6: Oklahoma by Trav S.D.

This new series of posts came out of the stunning realization that I have family in all 50 U.S. states. My ancestors lived in 14 of them, all on the eastern seaboard or adjacent, and I have …

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 10:18AM

Tony Awards and Carnegie Mellon University Open Submissions for Theatre Education Award

The Excellence in Theatre Education Award will honor a deserving teacher at the 2017 Tony Awards #ApplaudMyTeacher

SOURCE: Tony Awards at 10:18AM

VIDEO: Chris Gethard Performs Scene from Off-Broadway's CAREER SUICIDE on 'Late Show' by TV News Desk

On last night's LATE SHOW,Comedian Chris Gethard returns to The Late Show to perform a harrowing scene from his new Off-Broadway one-man show CAREER SUICIDE.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:15AM

Tony Awards Now Accepting Submissions for 2017 Excellence in Theatre Education Award! by BroadwayWorld

The Tony Awards and Carnegie Mellon University CMU will recognize a deserving teacher with the Excellence in Theatre Education Award for the third year in a row.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:13AM

"Plenty" Isn't Nearly Enough by Broadway & Me

Casting, they say, is half the job of putting on a successful play. In the case of Plenty, the revival of the David Hare drama that is running at The Public Theater through Dec. 1, the misca…

SOURCE: Broadway & Me at 10:12AM

The Boss on Broadway? Bruce Springsteen Open to Idea of Musical Based on His Life! by Caryn Robbins

From Asbury Park to Broadway According to today's New York Post, The Boss, Bruce Springsteen is very open to the idea of turning his recent critically acclaimed memoir into a Broadway musical

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:12AM

The Broadway League Elects Disney's Schumacher As Its Next Chairman by Marc Hershberg

The Broadway League elected Thomas Schumacher, the president of Disney Theatrical Group, to serve as its next chairman.

SOURCE: Forbes at 10:10AM

VIDEO: Superstar Ricky Martin Announces Upcoming Las Vegas Residency on ELLEN by TV News Desk

On today's ELLEN, superstar Ricky Martin announced the exciting news of his upcoming residency in Las Vegas.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:08AM

Stephen Karam’s Speech & Debate to Receive U.K. Premiere by Mark Shenton

Tom Attenborough will direct.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:04AM
Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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GRACE NOTES: Wednesday, November 16, 2016 by Susan Grace

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SOURCE: Grace Notes Subscription at 09:59AM

London’s Donmar Annnounces Three Productions: New Play, New Musical, and Brecht’s Arturo Ui by Mark Shenton

Artistic director Josie Rourke says her new season, dubbed The Power Season, deals with “truth and accountability.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:59AM

Trailer for Disney’s Live-Action Beauty and the Beast Sets One-Day Record by Andrew Gans

The trailer, featuring Emma Watson, drew more than 125 million views.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:50AM

Beth Leavel, Kevin Chamberlin, Stephanie D’Abruzzo Set for Free NYC Concert by Andrew Gans

The three actors will be among those singing the work of Joe Kinosian and Kellen Blair.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:48AM

GREAT COMET Will Publish Behind-the-Scenes Book by Courtney Kochuba

The creation of the Broadway musical Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, which is inspired by a 70-page passage from Tolstoy’s War and Peace, is told in a new 224-page hardcove…

SOURCE: www.breakingcharactermagazine.com at 09:42AM

Stage Door with the Cast of Dear Evan Hansen by Hannah Vine

The cast and creatives celebrated their first preview at the Music Box Theatre November 14.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:40AM

VIDEO: Anna Kendrick Talks New Memoir & More on LATE SHOW by TV News Desk

On last night's LATE SHOW, actress and author of the new memoir 'Scrappy Little Nobody' Anna Kendrick shared the sordid tale of casting her own butt double while filming a recent project.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:34AM

Springsteen is ready to put his life on Broadway by Michael Riedel

Nobody’s approached Bruce Springsteen about turning his acclaimed new memoir into a musical. But he’s certainly open to the idea. I met Springsteen, briefly, at a party for his best-…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 09:32AM

Review: Review: Simplicius Simplicissimus (The Lilian Baylis Theatre)

A belated UK premiere for Hartmann's opera of war and inhumanity

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 09:31AM

RUMPY PUMPY – Union Theatre by Jonathan Baz

The true story behind Rumpy Pumpy is both noble and remarkable. Jean Johnson and Shirley Landers, two stalwart Hampshire grandmothers and pillars of the WI no less took it upon themselves to…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:30AM

An Interview with Lee Sunday Evans by Victoria Myers

We talk to director Lee Sunday Evans about her process for putting together Don’t You F**king Say a Word, new play development, and the other areas of culture that affect her work.

SOURCE: The Interval at 09:26AM

Photo Coverage: On the Red Carpet for ROCKERS ON BROADWAY 2016! by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

The Path Fund Inc held itsannual ROCKERS ON BROADWAY AMERICAN ROCK amp ROLL,presented on Monday at Le Poisson Rouge. ROCKERS ON BROADWAY, the original Broadway rock concert series, is a fun …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:24AM

Photo Coverage: Inside the ROCKERS ON BROADWAY Soundcheck by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

The Path Fund Inc held itsannual ROCKERS ON BROADWAY AMERICAN ROCK amp ROLL,presented on Monday at Le Poisson Rouge. ROCKERS ON BROADWAY, the original Broadway rock concert series, is a fun …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:23AM

Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Trailer Smashes Viewing Records! by Caryn Robbins

It won't waltz into theaters for another four months, but Disney's live-action BEAUTY AND THE BEAST is already setting records

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:21AM

‘Amélie,’ Reborn as a Broadway Musical Starring Phillipa Soo by Michael Paulson

With a book by Craig Lucas and music by Daniel Messé, “Amélie” is expected to begin previews at the Walter Kerr Theater in March.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 09:18AM

Photo Coverage: KINKY BOOTS Welcomes Todrick Hall and Celebrates 1500 Performances! by Jennifer Broski

Just last night, Todrick Hall officially joined the Broadway company of Kinky Boots as 'Lola' in the Tony Award-winning musical, where he remains through March 5, 2017. Hall, an internationa…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:18AM

Voting Now Open for the 2016 BroadwayWorld Central NY Awards by BroadwayWorld

Voting has opened for the 2016 BroadwayWorld Central NY Regional Awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2015 and September 30, 2016. Nominations were completely reader-…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:12AM

A Tribe Called Quest Is Back in Top Form on We Got It From Here by Craig Jenkins

A few months ago, I was sitting in the balcony at the Apollo Theater at the funeral of A Tribe Called Quest co-founder Malik “Phife Dawg” when I realized something I’d known all along …

SOURCE: Vulture at 09:11AM

Amelie, Starring Phillipa Soo, Sets Broadway Dates & Theater by Broadway.com

She's found a new home! The musical adaptation of Amélie, starring Hamilton Tony nominee Phillipa Soo, will begin performances at the Walter Kerr Theatre on March 9, 2017. Opening…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:06AM

Letters of the week by The Stage

SMA not looking for ‘sound bite’ In his column (‘Technical jobs aren’t being cut and replaced by admin roles’, Flyman comments on

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:00AM

Diary: Has Andrew Lloyd Webber closed every door to Donald Trump? by Tabard

Well. President Donald Trump. Did any of us see that coming? Definitely not Andrew Lloyd Webber, it seems. No, the impresario and

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:00AM

Scene Around: November 17 by The Stage

The latest press night parties, events and awards from the theatrical world in pictures. This week’s highlights sees the season’s awards continue with the

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:00AM

Theater News: Amélie, Starring Phillipa Soo and Adam Chanler-Berat, Sets Broadway Engagement

The pair star in the Los Angeles premiere, which begins December 4, at the Ahmanson Theatre.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:00AM
Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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A Haunting and Powerful Man in Snow by Sandi Durell

  By Myra Chanin   I try to see any Israel Horovitz play performed in New York. I find him a versatile and interesting playwright whose characters and themes always supply me with…

SOURCE: theaterpizzazz.com at 08:48AM

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s School of Rock London – review round-up by Fergus Morgan

Like AC/DC, Andrew Lloyd Webber is back in black, returning to the West End with a new musical all about the liberating

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:43AM

Voting Now Open for the 2016 BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards by BroadwayWorld

Voting has opened for the 2016 BroadwayWorld Atlanta Regional Awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2015 and September 30, 2016. Nominations were completely reader-sub…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:36AM

Today on Broadway: Wednesday, November 16, 2016 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: “Amelie” w/ Phillipa Soo is Coming to Bway, Norm & Carolee Board “Sweeney Todd,” LMM Gets WTF, & “Broadway Backstory.” “Today on Bro…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 08:30AM

‘Amelie’ Musical to Open on Broadway in April by Gordon Cox

The musical adaptation of “Amelie” has locked in a slot in the 2016-17 Broadway season, lining up a run that opens in April at the Walter Kerr Theater. Based on Jean-Pierre Jeune…

SOURCE: Variety at 08:30AM

‘Amélie, A New Musical’ With ‘Hamilton’s Phillipa Soo, Sets L.A., Broadway Openings by Jeremy Gerard

Dates and theaters have been set for Amélie, A New Musical, with Hamilton star and Tony nominee Philipa Soo in the title role. Following its 2015 world premiere at the Berkeley Rep, the sho…

SOURCE: Deadline at 08:30AM

Breaking News: Phillipa Soo-Led AMELIE Set Opening Night on Broadway; Adam Chanler-Berat Officially Joins Cast! by BroadwayWorld

Producers announced today that AMELIE, A NEW MUSICAL will begin performances on Broadway on Thursday, March 9, 2017 at the Walter Kerr Theatre 219 W 48th Street and officially open Monday, A…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:30AM

TONIGHT WITH DONNY STIXX – The Bunker Theatre by Laura Kressly

Donny Stixx is a teenaged magician with boundless dedication to his craft and desperation for fame. Rather than doing things that boys his age normally do, he spends hours honing his skills …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:30AM

Award Winning Author Marilyn Nelson Wins 2017 NSK Neustadt Prize For Children's Literature by Carole Goldberg

Marilyn Nelson, a former Connecticut Poet Laureate and recipient of many literary awards, has added a new honor: She is the winner of the 2017 NSK Neustadt Prize for children's literature. T…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 08:30AM

'Amelie' Musical Confirms Spring Arrival on Broadway

Starring 'Hamilton' breakout Phillipa Soo, the production will open April 3, bringing the number of new musicals competing for Tony honors this season to 13. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:30AM

Amélie Musical Books Broadway Dates and Theatre by Robert Viagas

Hamilton’s Phillipa Soo stars as the quirky French girl on a mission.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:27AM

ON THE TOWN with Chip Deffaa … for November 13th, 2016 by Chip Deffaa, Editor-At-Large

There were a number of fine performances on the stage. But the performance I enjoyed the most was given by the fellow who, I noted last year, gave the most commanding performance of any fell…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 08:22AM

Video: Ed Harris: London's Buried Child will be darker than New York's

Scott Elliot's production opens at the Trafalgar Studios on 1 December

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 08:18AM

STAGE TUBE: First Look at Rehearsals of THE SECRET GARDEN Starring Tony Winner Daisy Eagan by Stage Tube

25 years after the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical production ofFrances Hodgson Burnett's classic children's story The Secret Garden, theShakespeare Theatre CompanySTC and the5th Avenue …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:07AM

VIDEO: Matthew Broderick & James Corden Pay Tribute to GUYS AND DOLLS Classic with 'Fugue for Turkeys' by TV News Desk

On last night's LATE LATE SHOW, guest Matthew Broderick and James Corden competed through song over whose technique is best to make the Thanksgiving turkey in this homage to the GUYS AND DOL…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:07AM

NextUp: can it become the Netflix for British standup comedy? by Brian Logan

NextUp will stream live comedy sets for a low subscription fee. Standups are excited, and will share 50% of the income – but will the new service attract a big enough audience to succeed?M…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:06AM

Theater Buff: Pilobolus Dance Theater’s Antoine Banks Sullivan by Matthew Wexler

Every month, a fabulous actor/singer/dancer fills out editor Matthew Wexler’s questionnaire and offers a glimpse of what he looks like from a bit closer than the mezzanine. This month, T…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 08:06AM

Tony Winner Kristin Chenoweth to Visit NBC's TONIGHT SHOW, 11/21 by TV News Desk

NBC has announced that on Monday, November 21st, Tony winner Kristin Chenoweth will visit THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:02AM

Young Jean Lee, Peggy Shaw and More Among United States Artists 2016 Fellows by BroadwayWorld

United States Artists USA has announced the 2016 USA Fellowship Awards. This year, 46 artists across nine creative disciplines will receive unrestricted 50,000 cash awards. The awards honor …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:00AM
Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights of NCT's SPAMALOT Starring Jeff McCarthy, James Ludwig, Ta'Rea Campbell and More! by Stage Tube

North Carolina Theatrepresents Monty Python's Spamalot, the first show of their 201617 Season. Leading the quest as 'King Arthur' isJeff McCarthyBroadway Side Show, Chicago, Urinetown, Beaut…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:59AM

NEWS: MIF announces new commissions: What If Women Ruled the World? & Fatherland by Press Releases

Following his appointment in 2015 as the new Artistic Director of Manchester International Festival, John McGrath today announces the first shows from his debut Festival programme, which run…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:30AM

Former Tracy Turnblads Marissa Jaret Winokur & Ricki Lake to Cameo on NBC's HAIRSPRAY LIVE! by TV News Desk

PEOPLE reports that both Winokur and Lake will make cameo appearances on NBC's live broadcast. No further details were given on their roles.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:26AM

Snapshot: Donald Gramm sings Charles Ives (with a guest appearance by Aaron Copland) by Terry Teachout

Donald Gramm and Richard Cumming perform Charles Ives’ “Two Little Flowers,” “Serenity,” and “Charlie Rutlage” on TV. The performance, originally broadcast on WGBH-TV in 1965 a…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:15AM

James Wilton Dance’s Leviathan review at the Place, London – ‘extraordinary’ by Neil Norman

There is certainly no blubber on James Wilton’s dance work inspired by Herman Melville’s novel Moby-Dick. It opens with a lone female

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:14AM

Photos: First look at new production of Rent

Bruce Guthrie directs the 20th anniversary production which is currently touring the UK

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 07:12AM

Resale ticketing sites encouraging abuse by touts, MPs hear by Georgia Snow

Secondary ticketing sites are proliferating “industrial-scale market abuse” by touts, MPs have been warned. Some secondary ticketing websites are encouraging the practice

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:05AM

Manchester International Festival announces first 2017 shows by Georgia Snow

Manchester International Festival artistic director John McGrath has announced the first four commissions of his inaugural programme, including a reimagining of Dr

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:04AM

Musical about Kids Company hearing leads new Donmar Warehouse season by David Hutchison

A new musical about troubled charity Kids Company will head up the Donmar Warehouse’s new season. Artistic director Josie Rourke has collaborated

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:04AM

Almanac: Schopenhauer on the art of not reading bad books by Terry Teachout

“The art of not reading is a very important one. It consists in not taking an interest in whatever may be engaging the attention of the general public at any particular time. When some pol…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:00AM

BWW's On This Day - November 16, 2016

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on November 16 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:00AM
Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Photos and podcast: Nearly 300 years on, why does The Beggar’s Opera still resonate? by Terri Paddock

There’s something in the water with The Beggar’s Opera at the moment. Lazarus Theatre’s new, modern-dress, 80-minute version at Brockley Jack Studio Theatre is the third …

SOURCE: Terri Paddock at 06:56AM

New 1,000-seat Portobello arts hub proposed for west London by David Hutchison

A new arts centre could be built in west London after a charity unveiled £10 million worth of plans for the area.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:40AM

NEWS: Stephen Schwartz’s Working gets European premiere at Southwark by Press Releases

The European premiere of Stephen Schwartz's genre-busing musical WORKING will open at Southwark Playhouse on 7 June 2017, with previews from 2 June, for a strictly limited season ending 8 Ju…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:27AM

Working for a living: Stephen Schwartz musical European premiere at Southwark

What would the Village People make of Stephen Schwartz's WORKING? The genre-breaking 1978 Broadway musical - based on interviews with a cross-section of the American workforce and featuring …

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 06:27AM

NEWS: Donmar Power season includes Lenny Henry as Arturo Ui, new plays on Labour split & Kids Company collapse by Press Releases

Artistic Director Josie Rourke and Executive Producer Kate Pakenham announce today the Power Season at the Donmar Warehouse. This spring season includes a new play by Steve Waters examining …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:15AM

Kids Company collapse inspires new Donmar Wareouse docu-musical

In its new POWER season of politically charged productions for spring 2017, the Donmar Warehouse will premiere a new musical based on the 2015 collapse of controversial charity KIDS COMPANY …

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 06:15AM

Theatre News: Lenny Henry to star in Donmar Warehouse new season

The actor will take on the title role in The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:06AM

Theatre News: Donmar Warehouse awarded the Longford Prize for work in prisons

The theatre was honoured alongside Clean Break and York St John University

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:06AM

Theatre News: Exclusive: Casting announced for new rock musical Lizzie

The production will run in Denmark in January before receiving its UK debut at Greenwich Theatre in February

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:06AM
Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Select committee – the musical: Kids Company hearings set for the stage by Mark Brown Arts Correspondent

Production based on charity founder’s evidence to MPs will be the highlight of Donmar Warehouse’s 2017 spring seasonOne of the most passionate, bruising and watchable select committee he…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:54AM

KING LEAR Barbican by Libby Purves

LUKE JONES ON THE RSC’s NEW LEAR.. (interesting contrast of response with LP’s Stratford review  , here on http://tinyurl.com/gnu73zq . We both love Essiedu’s Edmund tho…

SOURCE: theatrecat.com at 05:53AM

Vera & Valya & The Magical One Cat Circus

Vera & Valya & The Magical One Cat Circus Off Off Broadway, Reckless Tricycle at Standard Toykraft Reviewed by Shoshana Roberts BOTTOM LINE: A top-quality farce about two Russian sisters a…

SOURCE: Theatre is Easy at 05:31AM

Blog: How does an ‘emerging’ director break out? by Bryony Shanahan

Director Bryony Shanahan describes the impact of winning a Genesis Future Directors Award for her production of debbie tucker green’s trade at the Young Vic. I am an ‘emerging’ dir…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 05:12AM

Theatre News: Exclusive: Stephen Schwartz's Working to get European premiere at Southwark Playhouse

The musical includes songs written by various composers including Lin-Manuel Miranda and James Taylor

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:02AM

School of Rock: the Musical, New London Theatre by Matt.wolf

Andrew Lloyd Webber's trans-Atlantic transfer is a blast When's the last time you heard an Andrew Lloyd Webber show described as a gas, a hoot, an unpretentious delight? All those quali…

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 05:02AM
Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Safety fears force emergency ceiling repairs at Harry Potter theatre by Matthew Hemley

Operators of West End venue the Palace Theatre have been forced to carry out emergency remedial work after discovering a leak that

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 03:30AM

Is Your Non-Profit Subject To Open Meeting Laws? by Joe Patti

Did you know that your non-profit organization has to allow anyone to attend your board and committee meetings and turn over copies of your minutes upon demand? Or maybe you don’t. Ope…

SOURCE: artshacker.com at 03:00AM

Competition: Win a DVD of Gypsy, starring Imelda Staunton by The Stage

Following a string of five star reviews after its eight month run at the Savoy Theatre, don’t miss the filmed production of

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 03:00AM
Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Party People, Public Theater, New York — review

A Black Panther Party play combines dramatic tension with lively musical sequences

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 02:54AM

‘Curtain Up’ at New York Public Library by Isabella Mason

New York Public Library for the Performing Arts is hosting an exhibition, titled 'Curtain Up: Celebrating the Last 40 Years of Theatre in New York and London', on view through June 30, 2017.…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 02:45AM

Review: ‘One Singular Sensation – A Celebration of the Music of Marvin Hamlisch’ at Live Arts Maryland by Charles Green

One Singular Sensation, presented by Live Arts Maryland, was a loving tribute to the life and work of Broadway and film composer Marvin Hamlisch. J. Ernest Green led the Annapolis Chamber Or…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:23AM

In the Moment: A Report on The Edge of the Universe Players 2’s Workshop Production of Young Jean Lee’s ‘Pullman, WA’ by David Siegel

The Edge of the Universe Players 2‘s workshop production of Young Jean Lee’s Pullman, WA was an evening that defies easy categorization. It was charming one moment, annoying the nex…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:00AM

Flyman: Technical jobs aren’t being cut and replaced by admin roles by Flyman

At the UK Theatre Awards, designer Lez Brotherston complained that theatres were neglecting the importance of design and technical teams. Who are

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM

Mark Shenton: The London Evening Standard Awards’ focus on fame demeans worthy winners by Mark Shenton

It was a lovely gesture at this year’s London Evening Standard Theatre Awards that the upper circle of the Old Vic was

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM
Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Review: ‘Let’s Misbehave! True Confessions of GMCW’ at The Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, DC by Gary McMillan

I can’t vouch for the truth of the confessions, at Let’s Misbehave! True Confessions of GMCW (The Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, DC), but having each performer bare a bit of…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:23AM

Hailee Steinfeld & ‘Edge of Seventeen’ Cast on 1st Crushes by Young Hollywood

Hailee Steinfeld & ‘Edge of Seventeen’ Cast on 1st Crushes The YH Studio welcomes the talented young cast from the coming-of-age film 'The Edge of Seventeen', including Hailee Steinfeld,…

SOURCE: Young Hollywood at 01:00AM
Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Only Make Believe by Barry

17th Annual Gala:  “Make Believe on Broadway”  By: Iris Wiener Click to read more

SOURCE: theaterlife at 12:52AM

Lin-Manuel Miranda Stops by THE VIEW Today by BroadwayWorld

Lin-Manuel Miranda will be stopping by The View today, November 16th, as part of his ongoing promotional effort on behalf of the Disney film, 'Moana.'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:30AM

Robert Joy Stars in Seattle Rep's KING CHARLES III, Opening Tonight by BroadwayWorld

Seattle Repertory Theatre presents the2015 Oliver Award-winning Best New Play, King Charles III, Mike Bartlett's runaway smash hit, a contemporary and provocative comedy drama about Prince C…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:30AM

THE LATE LATE SHOW's James Corden Hosts The Ad Council's 63rd Annual Public Service Award Dinner Tonight by TV News Desk

The Ad Council, the largest producer of public service advertisements in the U.S., welcomesJames Corden as host for its 63rd Annual Pubic Service Award Dinner at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:30AM

TERMS OF ENDEARMENT, Starring Molly Ringwald, Opens Tonight Off-Broadway by BroadwayWorld

59E59 Theatershosts theUS premiere of TERMS OF ENDEARMENT, written by Dan Gordon, based on the book by Pulitzer Prize-winning author, Larry McMurtry and the Oscar-winning screenplay by James…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:30AM

VIDEO: Sophie Okonedo Stars in BBC America's Political Thriller UNDERCOVER, Debuting Tonight by TV News Desk

Premiering tonight,November 16, BBC AMERICA's UNDERCOVER is a bold new political thriller told through a family on the brink of destruction.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:30AM

Ali Stroker's Life Rolls On Charity Concert Live-Streamed from NYC Tonight by BroadwayWorld

Inspirational singer and Broadway amp TV actress Ali Stroker will live-stream an intimate concert tonight, November 16th, at 8pm at The 3 West Club to benefit the charity Life Rolls On. She …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:30AM

Photo Flash: Broadway at Birdland Presents Aisha de Haas and Capathia Jenkins with Billy Stritch by BroadwayWorld

The Broadway at Birdland concert series was proud to present Broadway performers Aisha de Haas and Capathia Jenkins, who joined forces with pianistsingermusical director Billy Stritch in Str…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:03AM

Sagittarius Ponderosa, Don’t You F**king Say A Word, Among The Dead, PS122 Long Table on Cultural Equity by Maxamoo

David and Lindsay discuss three new shows and a performance conversation about cultural equity. Shows discussed:Sagittarius Ponderosa by MJ Kaufman from NAATCO at 3 Legged Dog (4:00)DonR…

SOURCE: Maxamoo at 12:00AM

Othello: The Remix Opens Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

The 80-minute hip-hop spin on the Bard’s tragic tale officially kicks off its New York premiere.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Jeffrey Denman Shares His 10 Most Memorable Theatregoing Experiences by Andrew Gans

The Cagney star lists Vanessa Redgrave, Hinton Battle, and Judy Kuhn among his favorites.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Muny Magic Pays Tribute to Bernadette Peters, Shirley Jones, and Ethel Merman by Andrew Gans

Ali Ewoldt and Elena Shaddow are among those performing tunes associated with the stage and screen stars.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

What Stephen Sondheim Thinks of the Merrily We Roll Along Doc by Tim Allis

On the 35th anniversary of the opening of Merrily, actor, director, filmmaker Lonny Price talks about his Best Worst Thing and Sondheim’s reaction to the movie about a failed but cherished…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Ali Stroker Live-Streams Intimate Concert for Charity Tonight by Michael Gioia

The Spring Awakening actor sings for Life Rolls On.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

See Matthew Morrison, Skylar Astin, Raven Symone, Carolee Carmello at Proud of Us by Hannah Vine

Proud of Us and Other Short Plays by Wesley Taylor had a benefit performance at New World Stages.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Jennifer Damiano, Corey Cott, and More Sing Britney Spears Songs Tonight in Concert by Michael Gioia

Broadway Loves Britney is held at Feinstein’s/54 Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

U.S. Debut of Terms of Endearment Opens Tonight by Olivia Clement

Hannah Dunne and Molly Ringwald star in the Off-Broadway staging at 59E59 Theaters.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

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