Debate over 'Hamilton' speech exposes post-election cracks by Mark Kennedy / Associated Press

NEW YORK  — President-elect Donald Trump demanded an apology from the cast of the Broadway musical “Hamilton” a day after an actor in the hit show delivered a pointed message abou…

Coming Up This Week in Theatre - 11/19/2016

BroadwayWorld.com's Upcoming Events calendar for the week - updated on 11192016.

UNDERWHELMING CHEMISTRY by Matt Windman

This well-written drama is marred by bad casting and design choices.

Los Angeles Theater Preview: SHE LOVES ME (Musical Theatre West in Long Beach) by Tony Frankel

EVERYBODY LOVES SHE LOVES ME I’ll be the first to admit that it may be impossible to create a bad production of the 1963 jewel-box musical She Loves Me. This perfect show, based on the 193…

The Scarlet Letter ***1/2 by Barry

By T. E. McMorrow With  a talented cast, a powerful theme and deft direction, one hour and forty minutes without an intermission flies by during Bay Street Theater’s production of “…

A Hip-Hop Aesthetic Infuses Hipness into Three New Shows: "Othello:The Remix," "Party People" and "Vietgone" by Broadway & Me

Intentionally or not, most shows that make their way to Broadway or the major off-Broadway stages are geared for people who usually go to the theater. Which usually means you get a lot of st…

Don’t You F***ing Say A Word by Ryan Mikita

An exploration into the minds of two tennis buddies, this promising premise falls short of the engaging examination of the psyche it proposes. The post Don’t You F***ing Say A Word appeare…

Photo Flash: PHANTOM Supports Autism Theatre Initiative, KING AND I Staves Off Hanger, and More Saturday Intermission Pics! by BroadwayWorld

It's Saturday, and that means it's time for what has become one of the theatre community's most beloved traditions- BroadwayWorld's 'Saturday Intermission Pics' roundup Today's edition featu…

Review: ‘A Christmas Story: The Musical’ at The Media Theatre by Tim Dunleavy

A Christmas Story: The Musical was a breath of fresh air when it debuted on Broadway four seasons ago. Based on the 1983 movie that’s become a television perennial, it retained a great dea…

Broadway to Trump: Sit Down, Don by BroadwayWorld

In a show of solidarity and support for their fellow artists, however, Broadway took to Twitter to express gratitude to the Hamilton cast and plea anew with Trump to respond to the rise in h…

“Behind THE COVE” – A documentary film showing in NY & LA by Pauline Adamek

There are at least two sides to every story, right? In the wake of the furore unleashed by the critically acclaimed documentary The Cove, first

Trump Supporters Pledge to Boycott HAMILTON?Yes, the Super Sold Out One?with Trending Hashtag by BroadwayWorld

In the latest development of this ongoing battle, the hashtag BoycottHamilton has been trending for the past six hours. Considering the fact that the musical juggernaut is sold out into next…

Strictly Come Dancing leads a host of dance shows on to the floor by Sarah Hughes

From documentaries to talent contests, the hit has paved the way for a gentler series of programmesIt introduced a generation to ballroom dancing, had households across Britain debating the …

In Context: ‘Six Degrees of Separation’ at The Keegan Theatre by Amy Kotkin

John Guare’s Six Degrees of Separation was widely admired as an ingenious, penetrating look at contemporary society when it premiered in New York back in 1990. Based on a true story, it c…

Review: ‘The Merchant of Venice’ at Faction of Fools by David Siegel

Audiences can usually expect something distinct, and full of chutzpah, from the folk at DC’s scrappy Faction of Fools theater troupe with its Comedia dell’Arte mission. The recipient of…

Here's the ‘Hamilton’ actor who spoke up to Mike Pence by Rich Schapiro

“People talking about making America great again? America's never been great.”

Silver lining? 'Hamilton' controversy inspires new Biden memes

Humor. Because we need it.        

‘Hamilton’ Mike Pence address shocks Broadway historians by Joe Dziemianowicz

He's not even in the White House yet but President-elect Donald Trump is in an "unprecedented" war of words with the Great White Way.

Donald Trump demands 'Hamilton' star apologizes to Mike Pence

The producer and creators of "Hamilton" have refused to respond to President-elect Donald Trump's request for an apology for what he described as harassment of Vice President-elect Mike Penc…

‘Hamilton’ Cast’s Appeal to Pence Ignites Showdown With Trump by Patrick Healy

Donald Trump took to Twitter to demand an apology from the cast of “Hamilton,” which directly addressed Vice President-elect Mike Pence after a performance on Friday.

'Hamilton' To Pence: 'We Are The Diverse America Who Are Alarmed' by Jessica Taylor

Pence was met with boos and cheers as he came to see the show, and afterwards the diverse cast and crew delivered a pointed statement about what they believe really makes America great.

Social media explodes over 'Hamilton'/Trump duel

Move over, Hamilton v. Burr: Here comes Trump vs. the 'Hamilton' cast.        

Theater Hall of Fame celebrates 46th annual induction by Christopher Rawson

NEW YORK – For its 46th annual induction, the Theater Hall of Fame gathered theater professionals, families and friends to celebrate eight additions to the 536 already adorning the upper l…

Hamilton’s Brandon Victor Dixon Discusses the Presidential Election Outcome by Vicki Salemi

Like the calm before the storm, we caught up with Hamilton's Brandon Victor Dixon (Aaron Burr) a few days before Mike Pence got booed by the Hamilton audience on Friday night, followed by Di…

Chrissy Teigen Blasts Trump for ‘Hamilton’-Mike Pence Tweets: ‘Look Who Wants a F—ing Safe Space Now’ by Seth Kelley

Chrissy Teigen briefly took her Twitter account off its private setting on Saturday to unleash a tweetstorm directed at Donald Trump. Earlier that morning the president-elect demanded that …

When Hamilton actor appealed to Mike Pence, theatre showed its strength by J. Kelly Nestruck

Brandon Victor Dixon, currently playing Aaron Burr in the musical about the American revolution and its aftermath, then spoke to Pence directly during the curtain call

Hollywood Reacts to Trump Demanding 'Hamilton' Cast Apology

#BoycottHamilton and #NameaPenceMusical started trending on Twitter after the cast of Hamilton addressed Mike Pence during Friday night's curtain call, asking the vice president-elect to "wo…

Amy Adams in ‘Arrival’ is a pro-life heroine for the ages by Kyle Smith

Once or twice a year, a movie comes along that is not only an exciting piece of entertainment and a shining exemplar of cinematic craftsmanship, but also a resonant meditation on the human c…

A Siege of the Senses by Aaron Hunt

Mike Pence Booed by “Hamilton” Audience, Read Beautiful Plea by Cast to “Uphold Our American Values” by Roger Friedman

Mike Pence, the Vice President-elect, went to see “Hamilton” on Broadway last night and it was not a good experience. He was Categories: Celebrity Featured Politics Theater(…

'Hamilton,' Pence and the discomforts of 'safe' theater by James Hebert

And you thought that thing about the playgoer who tried to charge his phone onstage last year was the weirdest Broadway story you’d be hearing anytime soon. The drama-within-the-drama at …

Jerrod Carmichael always doubles down on the discomfort by Zach Freeman

Comedian Jerrod Carmichael — whose critically lauded NBC sitcom "The Carmichael Show" will enter its third season next year — does not care if his audience is comfortable. In fact, he ac…

Review: Dance Theatre of Harlem honors past as well as political present by Laura Molzahn

There's a lot of history bound up in Dance Theatre of Harlem, and not just because it was founded 47 years ago. When the company performed here in 2014, for the first time in many years, it …

Shots Fired! Hamilton Cast Addresses Special Guest VP-Elect Mike Pence by Tristan Halstead

The world turned upside down at Friday night’s performance of the hit Broadway musical, Hamilton, when Vice President elect Mike Pence took his seat. He was appropriately met with the …

Trump asks 'Hamilton' cast who 'harassed' Mike Pence to apologize

Actor responds, 'Conversation is not harassment, sir' and commends VP-elect for listening.        

Celebrities React to #BoycottHamilton: ‘Good Luck With That’ by Seth Kelley

Several Hollywood figures jumped to weigh in Saturday morning after Donald Trump and Mike Pence supporters called for a boycott of the Broadway musical “Hamilton” in defense of …

Hamilton Stars Praise Cast For Addressing Mike Pence: ‘We Stand Together’ by Katie Reilly

"We came to do our jobs, which is to inspire, change the minds and hearts of many"

Why Trump gets theater completely and utterly wrong by Peter Marks

President-elect's "Hamilton" tweet missed the point: Theater can be messy.

FALSETTOS by Laura

FALSETTOS is an almost perfect revival, but you will need to bring tissues.

Moving Forward: The Arts Community Responds Following the 2016 Election by Alexa Criscitiello

Amidst heightened fears and and raised tensions of every sort following the presidential race of 2016, many people have begun searching for methods of greater engagement in our political pro…

Ruffled Trump Tells ‘Hamilton’ To “Apologize!”; Hollywood, Pundits & Politicos Respond To Pence Boos by Jeremy Gerard

Refresh for updates President-elect Donald J. Trump wasn’t in the room where it happened but he nevertheless was quick to Tweet his displeasure over Mike Pence’s raucous receptio…

Donald Trump Supporters Call for ‘Hamilton’ Boycott in Defense of Mike Pence by Seth Kelley

Supporters of Donald Trump and Mike Pence started the hashtag #BoycottHamilton to defend the vice president-elect who was booed while attending the Broadway show “Hamilton” Frida…

Kate Burton to Star in Irish Rep's Immersive THE DEAD, 1904 by BroadwayWorld

Irish Repertory Theatre and Dot Dot Productions,in association with The American Irish Historical Society, haveannounced the world premiere of THE DEAD, 1904 - an immersive adaptation of Jam…

Legendary lush Peter O’Toole turned his co-stars into drunks by Michael Riedel

A reporter once asked Peter O’Toole, whose capacity for booze was legendary, if he ever turned up for work drunk. “The answer to that is not only drunk, but deliberately so,” O’Toole…

Book Review: A Complicated Story — Noh Theater and Modernism by Ian Thal

Carrie J. Preston refuses to characterize these cultural exchanges in moralistic or narrowly political terms.

Hamilton Cast Reacts to Trump’s Tweets, “Leading With Love” by Michael Gioia

Lin-Manuel Miranda, and former and current Hamilton cast members speak up on Twitter following Vice President-Elect’s visit to the theatre.

INTERVIEW: Spotlight On… Star of Ragtime, Anita Louise Combe by Helen McWilliams

Anita Louise Combe is currently starring in Ragtime at The Charing Cross Theatre (showing until 10 December 2016 and she has been on my radar for a few years as I’ve seen her perf…

The Met Turns 50 – Part Three (Finale) by Christopher

The new house is no longer the new house. It is the Metropolitan Opera House and the old house is simply a glorious memory of my youth. And while we can rejoice in the achievement of the fif…

Staging the Ravages of War: ‘Shades’ by Matthew Wexler

by Ryan Leeds For the compassionate theater critic—and yes, they do exist—Shades is a theatrical quandary. On one hand, it is unfair to dismiss it as a piece of theater that isn’t wor…

Sharon Jones, the musical dynamo who led the soul revival by Dan Deluca

The bandleader died of cancer at age 60.

READERS RESPOND: Cast of HAMILTON's Call for Unity by BroadwayWorld

As reported by BroadwayWorld, last night Vice President-Elect Mike Pence attended a performance of Hamilton on Broadway, where he was met with disdain from audience members. Following the cu…

David Sabella is Loopin’ The Loop by Sandi Durell

A Celebration of Kander & Ebb and the 20th Anniversary of Chicago         by Marilyn Lester   The “orchestral” opening of David Sabella’s show, Loopin’ t…

Donald Trump Demands ‘Hamilton’ Cast Apologize to ‘Harassed’ Mike Pence by Seth Kelley

President-elect Donald Trump demanded that the cast of “Hamilton” apologize to Mike Pence after he attended the Broadway show Friday night. The vice president-elect was booed by …

SLEEPING BEAUTY – Oldham by Kristy Stott

The team at Oldham Coliseum always succeed in delighting their dedicated Northern audience during pantomime season and this year they’re back, and true to form, with Sleeping Beauty.

I Interview Playwrights Part 892: Stephen Gregg by Adam Szymkowicz

Stephen Gregg Hometown:  Albuquerque, New Mexico Current Town:  Venice, California Q:  What are you working on now? A:  It's a play called Trap. Like most of the pla…

'Hamilton' Cast Makes Appeal To Attendee Mike Pence, Amid Emotional Audience

Vice president-elect Mike Pence attended the Broadway production of Hamilton last night. At the end of the musical, the cast of the show had a message for him.

Review: Blood Brothers, Grand Opera House, York by Adam Bruce

What was the first musical you saw? Or more importantly, what was the first musical you saw that completely engrossed you? I’m proud to say that mine was Willy Russell’s Blood Brothers, …

Review: Rumpy Pumpy, Union Theatre by James Bell

Perhaps expecting a musical to be subtle is like expecting a cow to understand the finer points of quantum mechanics. But even so, while Rumpy Pumpy, a piece of original writing by Barbara J…

Review: The Mirror Never Lies, Cockpit Theatre by Steph J. Watkins

Set in the heart of London in the 1960’s, The Mirror Never Lies is a tale of beauty, love and scoundrel. Based on the novel The Sweet Dove Died by Barbara Pym, the show promises to transpo…

BWW Interview: Ben Vereen Is STEPPIN' OUT at Feinstein's/54 Below by Naomi Serviss

The much-praised concert performance by the veteran of stage and screen will land at Feinstein's54 Below for a late-November run.

President-elect Trump Demands Apology from HAMILTON Cast by BroadwayWorld

This morning, Donald Trump sounded off on Twitter.

Review: ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ at The George Mason University School of Theater and The Mason Players by Chuck Leonard

A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare has long been among my favorite plays. If it isn’t already yours, the Mason Players production could well change your mind. What kind of …

Actors’ Equity Negotiates Significant Wage Increases in New Contract With Off-Broadway Theaters by Jackson McHenry

From now on, it will be a little easier to make a living as a New York theater actor. After six months of negotiation, the Actors’ Equity Association and the League of Off-Broadway League …

Donald Trump takes to Twitter, demands apology from 'Hamilton's' Aaron Burr for insulting Mike Pence by Associated Press

President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday demanded an apology from the cast member who gave Mike Pence an onstage earful from about equality.

Theater Review: Huntington Theatre Company’s “Bedroom Farce” — Sleepytime by Bill Marx

There's nothing here to challenge the status quo, just an amiable 'sex' comedy about characters who aren't getting any.

Donald Trump Wants Hamilton to Apologize to Mike Pence by Devon Ivie

Mike Pence, let's just say, didn't have the best time attending a Hamilton performance in New York last night. He was the recipient of a copious amount of boos and jeers from his fellow atte…

Saved by my Audience by [email protected] (ramona)

By Sean Daniels. Sean Daniels writes about the successes and challenges of his first year as Artisitic Director of Merrimack Repertory Theatre.

CD REVIEWS: Derek Jacobi & Anne Reid, Michael Ball & Alfie Boe by Ian Foster

Derek Jacobi and Anne Reid and Michael Ball and Alfie Boe could form a weirdly intriguing supergroup, it's actually two separate CDs that they've released in pairs.

‘Pippin’ star Ben Vereen, a ‘grits-and-oatmeal guy,’ hits NYC by Barbara Hoffman

He was born in Miami, raised in Brooklyn and says he currently lives “in a suitcase” — but Ben Vereen seems most at home on Broadway. The Tony-winning star of “Pippin” is back in t…

Mike Pence Got Booed at Hamilton. That Was Only the Beginning by Katie Reilly

The cast asked Pence to "work on behalf of all of us"

'Hamilton' cast delivers message to VP Pence

'Hamilton' actor Brandon Victor Dixon delivered a message to US Vice President-elect Mike Pence calling on him to "uphold American values." (Nov. 19)       
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SitRep Notes from the Field by [email protected] (ramona)

By Maurice Decaul. In this first installment, Maurice Decaul discusses the inspiration and beginning stages of Veterans and Theatre Institute, a program that trains military veterans in the …

Films of Fields #5: “That Royle Girl” 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…

Get a personal tour of Broadway from Joel Grey by Johnny Oleksinski

Broadway legend Joel Grey has won an Academy Award, a Golden Globe and a Tony over his more than 50-year career, but the 84-year-old actor is still adding new lines to his résumé. On Satur…

Donald Trump Demands Apology for Mike Pence “Harassment” at Hamilton by Robert Viagas

President-elect says “Theatre should be a safe place.“

Hamilton Cast to Mike Pence: ‘We Hope This Show Has Inspired You to Uphold Our American Values’ by Devon Ivie

You might've heard that Vice-President elect Mike Pence received a chorus of vicious boos by Richard Rogers Theatre patrons while attending a performance of Hamilton in New York last night. …

New York Times Publishes Most Hilarious Leonard Cohen Correction Ever

A recent New York Times op-ed about the death of Leonard Cohen contained one of the most inadvertently hilarious corrections ever.

BWW's On This Day - November 19, 2016

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on November 19 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

HALF A SIXPENCE – West End by Johnny Fox

George Stiles and Anthony Drewe have given the 1963 David Henecker score a complete re-boot with new songs which fit seamlessly into the story – their ragtime ‘Pick Out A Simple Tune’ …

Features: My Top 5 Showtunes: Laura Osnes

The actress tells us the musical numbers he couldn't live without

Mike Pence went to see 'Hamilton.' After the show, the cast spoke out. by Rob Tornoe

Why don’t we grieve for extinct species? by Jeremy Hance

We have no rituals for coping with extinction, ecological destruction or environmental loss. And that’s a problem. Now, an impassioned group of artists and activists are trying to create t…

Text of the Day: Tonight with Donny Stixx by Aleks Sierz

Random and topical thoughts and quotes gathered by My Theatre Mates contributor Aleks Sierz, first published on www.sierz.co.uk.

“Aida”: Modernist Splendor and Sorrow at S.F. Opera by Alice Cheng

Verdi Shows State Commanding Love and Death by Alice Cheng San Francisco Opera’s new production of Giuseppe Verdi’s “Aida” poignantly portrays the love, jealousy, and suffering of tw…

My 21st-century Wendy by Viv Groskop

The director Sally Cookson is renowned for turning family shows upside down. As her National Theatre Peter Pan opens, she talks about why she made Wendy the real star of the show“I have vi…

Mike Pence told at Hamilton: 'We are anxious you will not protect us' – video by Guardian Staff

Brandon Victor Dixon, actor in the hit musical Hamilton, addresses Donald Trump’s vice-president elect who was booed by the audience at the hit Broadway show in New York. The actor called …

Exclusive! Brandon Victor Dixon on the Hamilton Fam's Speech for Mike Pence: 'I Hope He Remembers Us' by Lindsey Sullivan

Hamilton is already the revolutionary hit heard round the world, but at the November 18th evening performance, history truly had its eyes on this cast. Or perhaps it's better to say the …

A Dog Story Celebrates Opening Night by Monica Simoes

Gayla D. Morgan and Eric H. Weinberger’s romantic comedy for dog lovers is playing the Davenport Theater Off-Broadway.

A Birthday Photo Celebration of Laura Osnes on Stage by Hannah Vine

Two-time Tony nominee Laura Osnes celebrates her birthday November 19. Follow her path to becoming one of Broadway’s favorite leading ladies.

Vice President-elect Mike Pence gets an earful at 'Hamilton' show in N.Y. by Tribune News Services

Vice President-elect Mike Pence on Friday was the latest high-profile person to attend the Broadway hit "Hamilton," but he became the first to get a sharp message from a cast member from the…

Pence sees 'Hamilton;' cast member says nation is anxious by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Vice President-elect Mike Pence on Friday was the latest high-profile person to attend the Broadway hit "Hamilton," but he became the first to get a…

A Comparison of Rehearsal Blocking Techniques by Kerry Hishon

Teachers, when working in rehearsals with your students, are you more of a planner type or a go-with-the-flow type? Do you map out all the blocking and movements in advance, or do you allow …

Interviews: Gary Busey Plots the Perfect Crime Off-Broadway

Without acting, Busey will take on the role of the Baseball Bat Killer in this long-running murder-mystery.

Art museum names Philip Hu as Asian works curator by Joe Holleman St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Hu joined staff in 2006; has helped expand Asian art collection

An offbeat couple pairs up in 'boom' at R-S Theatrics by Judith Newmark St. Louis Post-Dispatch

The R-S season closes with a dystopian comedy

Opera Theatre's Stephen Lord named principal conductor of Michigan Opera Theatre by Sarah Bryan Miller St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Lord will help ease transition to new artistic director

The Kabbalah Center Opens the Door to Closely Guarded Ancient Wisdom by Rino16

The mystical appeal of the Kabbalah Center is as intriguing as it is ancient. What makes the center so fascinating to visitors is its rather unusual approach to the subject of God. While Jew…

LadyCake by Arts Review

Now in its second year, the Poppy Seed Theatre Festival is a curated programme of works by independent theatre companies. For their part, Three Birds Theatre present LadyCake, a play that pu…

STAGE TUBE: HAMILTON Cast Responds to Vice President Elect Mike Pence with Curtain Call Statement by Stage Tube

Current Vice President-elect, Michael Pence, paid a visit to Broadway's revolutionary mega-hit, 'Hamilton' this evening and reports from inside the theater confirm a less than enthusiastic r…

Chita Rivera to Celebrate 65-Year Career in Brooklyn This Month by Bww News Desk

On Stage at Kingsborough brings internationally renowned performing artists to Southern Brooklyn with an eclectic roster spanning multiple genres including music, dance, theatre and family p…

Ben Rimalower to Return to The Duplex with PATTI ISSUES / BAD WITH MONEY Double Bill by Bww News Desk

Ben Rimalower brings backhis acclaimed long-running solo plays,PATTI ISSUESabouthis obsession with Broadway diva Patti LuPone and his relationship with his troubled gay father andBAD WITH MO…

Pence sees 'Hamilton;' cast member says nation is anxious by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Vice President-elect Mike Pence is the latest celebrity to attend the Broadway hit "Hamilton," but the first to get a sharp message from a cast memb…

Mike Pence Saw ‘Hamilton.’ The Cast Had Something to Say. by Christopher Mele and Patrick Healy

With the vice president-elect attending the show, the cast used the opportunity to make a statement emphasizing the need for the new presidential administration to work on behalf of all Amer…

‘The Pearl Fisher’ at the London Coliseum by Amanda Avery

Georges Bizet’s ‘The Pearl Fisher,’ an opera in three acts by the English National Opera will run through December 2, 2016, at the London Coliseum.The opera was first performed in 1863…

'Lee Fields and The Expressions' at Under the Bridge, London by Amanda Avery

"Lee Fields and The Expressions" will play live at Under the Bridge, London, on January 14, 2017, at 7.00 pm.Dating back to his first release in 1969, Lee Fields is still creating soul music…

What’s Hot in London: November 12-18 by Mark Shenton

The Evening Standard Theatre Awards surprises with its choices, The Vaudeville Theatre makes history, and more.

Playbill Vault's Today in Theatre History: November 19 by David Gewirtzman

Immersive The Dead, 1904 Begins Tonight by Olivia Clement

The adaptation of James Joyce’s short story is staged in an Upper East Side townhouse starring Kate Burton and Boyd Gaines.

New London Production of Dreamgirls Begins Tonight by Mark Shenton

Official opening is December 14.

Tony Winners Eddie Redmaye and Dan Fogler Bring J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World to Life by Michael C. Gioia

The two lead the latest filim in the Harry Potter franchise, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, now in theatres.

Tony Winners Eddie Redmayne and Dan Fogler Bring J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World to Life by Michael C. Gioia

The two lead the latest film in the Harry Potter franchise, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, now in theatres.