Monday, November 21, 2016 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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Review: ‘A Christmas Story, The Musical’ at Riverside Center for the Performing Arts by Julia L. Exline

Riverside Center for the Performing Arts presents A Christmas Story, The Musical, with Book by Joseph Robinette and Music and Lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. Based on the 1983 Warner B…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:59PM

Review: ‘The Rape of Lucretia’ by the Maryland Opera Studio at The Clarice by Emily Schweich

There’s a saying that says, “Art should comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable.” Benjamin Britten’s The Rape of Lucretia most definitely fulfills that second requirement. …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:58PM

Review: ‘A Name for a Ghost to Mutter’ at Urban Center by Richard Seff

In the summer of 2008 a group of artists, business people and supporters gathered to talk theatre, which led to the formation of Theatre East and an inaugural benefit in July 2009. Its core …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:57PM

BWW Recap: SUPERGIRL and Friends Reach 'The Darkest Place' Yet This Season by Nicole Ackman

Undoubtedly, SUPERGIRL has gotten darker since its switch this season to the CW. And this episode, with the fight between J'onn and M'Gann, the Guardian being framed for murders he didn't co…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:31PM

“Luzia” Dreams A Mythical Mexico, at AT&T Park, San Francisco by Alice Cheng

Cirque du Soleil Makes Imagination Happen by Alice Cheng Cirque du Soleil unleashes a torrential downpour of physical feats and Latin delights with the U.S. Premiere of “Luzia: A Waking Dr…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 11:30PM

Girl Asleep by Arts Review

Indulge in this whimsical girl’s own adventure as Belvoir presents Windmill Theatre’s production of Girl Asleep as part of the 2016 season from 2 December. Caught in the headlig…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 11:21PM

Review: ‘This Day Forward,’ a Weird Wedding Night and What Comes After by Ben Brantley

At the Vineyard Theater, Nicky Silver shows a pair of newlyweds, their damaged gay son almost a half-century later and growing empathy for mothers.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:18PM

Theatre Review: ‘The Roommate’ at Everyman Theatre by Lynne Menefee

It is refreshing to see a new play about an oft-forgotten demographic. Whether it be in film or theater, there aren’t many great roles written for women in their 50s. Playwright Jen Silver…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 11:06PM

Review: This Day Forward

Nicky Silver returns to the Vineyard Theatre with his latest comedy.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00PM
Monday, November 21, 2016 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Opera 'Madama Butterfly' at Teatro alla Scala, Milan by Laura Ponti

The opera 'Madama Butterfly' will be staged at the Teatro alla Scala, Milan, on December 4, 2016 from 6pm onwards.This Japanese tragedy presented in two acts has been originally written by G…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 10:45PM

Concert Review: ‘Roomful of Teeth’ at Folger Theatre by Maria Materise

For generations, Shakespeare’s plays have been inspiring people to create art. That tradition continues today with the musical group Roomful of Teeth who appeared for a one-night-only conc…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 10:35PM

Review: ‘The Christians’ at Theater J by Ravelle Brickman

Yes, the rumors are true. The Christians—now making its DC debut at Theater J—is amazing. It’s amazing for its sheer audacity—first, in turning the nation’s leading Jewish theater…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:23PM

If You Give A Teen $100…. by Joe Patti

Recently James Doeser wrote about a program the Italian government started where they granted a culture voucher worth €500 to anyone who turns 18 before December 31. It can be used to buy …

SOURCE: Butts In The Seats at 10:12PM

‘Til Death Do Us Part: ‘This Day Forward’ at Vineyard Theatre by Matthew Wexler

by Samuel L. Leiter Nicky Silver (Pterodactyls, The Lyons), comic dramatist of family angst, is at it again with Vineyard Theatre’s This Day Forward, a schizophrenic dramedy that has an id…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:12PM

The play starts when… by Padraic Lillis

Hi, There is a great story, from Peter Brook in his book The Shifting Point, about how theater was started: “God took a piece of paper, scribbled on it, put it into a box and gave it t…

SOURCE: blog.indietheaternow.com at 10:02PM

Theater Review: Nicky Silver Tries to Move On, With This Day Forward by Jesse Green

When asked in a recent interview what inspired him to write This Day Forward, the playwright Nicky Silver immediately answered, “other writers’ successes.” If only any line of the play…

SOURCE: Vulture at 10:00PM
Monday, November 21, 2016 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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This Day Forward Review: Selfish Mother, Gay Son Again by New York Theater

In Nicky Silver’s new play at the Vineyard Theater, “This Day Forward,” we’re back again in Silverland — a gay man who has trouble with relationships must deal with his selfish…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 09:46PM

Trump Twitter Followers Raged at Hamilton Theater in Hamilton, Ontario Without Consulting Google First by Tolly Wright

Donald Trump's outrage at how the cast and audience of Broadway's Hamilton treated his right hand man, Mike Pence, last Friday, spurred many of his followers to join his social media tirade …

SOURCE: Vulture at 09:27PM

Watch First Trailer for Hairspray Live! by Michael Gioia

A first look at NBC’s December 7 live musical event has been released.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:21PM

Theatre Review: ‘Schoolgirl Figure’ at Cohesion Theatre Company by April Forrer

Cohesion Theatre welcomes you to a slightly off, slightly alternative world where the “in-crowd is the thin-crowd.” My high school days flood my mind, and I can’t help but cringe at th…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 09:06PM

Review: ‘My Name Is Gideon: I’m Probably Going to Die, Eventually’ by Ken Jaworowski

Gideon Irving, who has performed in hundreds of homes in six countries, brings his one-man show of songs, jokes and surprises to Rattlestick Playwrights Theater.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 09:02PM

'This Day Forward': Theater Review

Grown children wrestle with their parents' troubled legacy in 'This Day Forward,' the new dark comedy by Nicky Silver, author of 'The Lyons.'read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:00PM
Monday, November 21, 2016 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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First Nighter: Nicky Silver's "This Day Forward" Not All That Forward by David Finkle

Noah is the 40-ish son of Irene and of--spoiler alert? I'm not convinced)--the late Martin. And, boy-oh-boy, is Noah a waspish

SOURCE: Huffington Post at 08:57PM

First Nighter: Nicky Silver's "This Day Forward" Not All That Forward by David Finkle

One place where loyalty indisputably plays an invaluable part is the theater. Producers, whether commercial or not-for-profit

SOURCE: www.huffpost.com at 08:57PM

This Day Forward by Sandi Durell

    By Sandi Durell   Love and marriage, love and marriage, go together like . . . fire and water in the case of Martin (Michael Crane) and Irene (Holley Fain) in Nicky Silver…

SOURCE: theaterpizzazz.com at 08:54PM

Theatre Review: ‘Skippyjon Jones Snow What’ at The Gordon Center by Pamela Steinik

Skippyjon Jones is not just any cat. In “Skippyjon Jones Snow What,” presented by The Gordon Center, Skippyjon is a cat posing as a Chihuahua who craves adventure. The family musical is …

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 08:43PM

Craig Robinson and the Nasty Delicious by Jemma Lanyon

Craig Robinson is an American actor/comedian best known for his role as Darryl Philbin on The Office, and for movies such as Hot Tub Time Machine, The Pine-Apple Express and Knocked up.  Ro…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 08:40PM

Human/Animal/Artist: Art Inspired by Animals by Arts Review

Exploring how the exquisite, elaborate and sophisticated works of animals can have a direct, fecund and illuminating relationship with contemporary art, the McClelland Sculpture Park + Gall…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 08:33PM

SPIEGEL’ESQUE: theatrical cabaret starring Wayne Scott Kermond by Cassie Tongue

Ready for new cabaret? Get ready for Spiegel’esque. From 23 November and performed in the magnificent Spiegel Zelt in the piazza of Leichhardt’s Italian Forum, Spiegel’esque is…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 08:32PM

THIS DAY FORWARD - Talkin' Broadway's Review by Matthew Murray

Love and marriage are part of a long game that's getting longer all the time, if Nicky Silver's new play This Day Forward is to be trusted.

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 08:21PM

Review:  ‘Andrea Marcovicci: A Gershwin Valentine’ at The RRazz Room by Neal Newman

The miraculous Andrea Marcovicci briefly returned to Philadelphia.  One of the grandest divas of cabaret, Ms. Marcovicci seemed to own the fabled Oak Room in the Algonquin Hotel for over 25…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:15PM

The Shadow Box – The Old Fitz Theatre by AussieTheatre

A terminal illness is an interesting beast. It is undeniably tragic for family and friends to witness a loved one wither away. Yet, its discovery, some argue, brings new perspective to our �…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 08:12PM

Hamilton actor: no apology needed over Pence remarks – video by Guardian Staff

Brandon Victor Dixon, who played America’s third vice president, Aaron Burr, in the hit Broadway show Hamilton, told CBS’s This Morning program there was no need for the cast to apologis…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:06PM

Imelda Staunton calls for ban on eating and drinking in theatres by Kevin Rawlinson

Harry Potter and Vera Drake actor also says people are overburdened with choice because there are too many TV channelsEating and drinking in theatres should be banned, Imelda Staunton has sa…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:06PM
Monday, November 21, 2016 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Poll: Who’s Your Favorite Disney Princess? by Variety Staff

With “Moana,” another princess will join the Disney fold. After Snow White hit the big screen decades ago, princesses have become a staple of the Disney brand. There’s stil…

SOURCE: Variety at 07:53PM

Gimme Freedom (or gimme death): Jud Wimhurst by Arts Review

Currently on display at the Bendigo Art Gallery, Gimme Freedom (or gimme death) is a major sculptural installation combining the iconography of fast food with the tactics of warfare, utilizi…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 07:52PM

Permission to Speak by Arts Review

Poised in the delicate space between concert and theatre, Permission to Speak explores the most universal of relationships – that of parent and child – as it exists and evolves t…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 07:38PM

Review: ‘Among the Dead’ Deals in War and Family Mysteries by Laura Collins-Hughes

This Hansol Jung play, set from the 1940s through the mid-1970s, centers on a woman with an urn of her father’s ashes and includes Jesus in disguise.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 07:18PM

Contradiction in the words spoken to and from 'Hamilton' stages by Chris Jones

The New York cast of "Hamilton" was not only justified in politely but directly addressing Mike Pence, the courteous vice president-elect, from the stage Friday night, it had a moral, artist…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 07:03PM

Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Langston Belton of Puffs by Broadway.com

Langston Belton of off-Broadway's Puffs stops by Broadway.com to chat with Imogen Lloyd Webber.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:02PM

Impressions of Gina Gibney's "Folding In" at Gibney Dance Agnes Varis Performing Arts Center by The Dance Enthusiast

In Impressions of Gina Gibney's Folding In at Gibney Dance Agnes Varis Performing Arts Center, "It feels elemental, fresh and clean, like the morning after a storm." Nicole Loeffler-Gla…

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 07:00PM

Impressions of: Kate Weare’s "Marksman" at The Joyce by The Dance Enthusiast

In Impressions of: Kate Weare’s Marksman at The Joyce, " Speedy, crouchy walks thrust them across the stage, insect-like. More often, as if panthers, they retreat and then barrel into s…

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 07:00PM
Monday, November 21, 2016 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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White Rabbit Red Rabbit by Barry

Brian Stokes Mitchell Will Perform White Rabbit Red Rabbit November 28 By Beau Jared Two-time Tony winner Brian Stokes Mitchell will join the legends of A-List names to perform in young Iran…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 06:55PM

Harvey Fierstein & Jerry Mitchell Talk NBC's HAIRSPRAY LIVE! Reveal Details on Lake, Winokur Cameos! by Caryn Robbins

Today, BWW participated in a media conference call with HAIRSPRAY LIVE's playwright and actor Harvey Fierstein and choreographer Jerry Mitchell.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:48PM

Review: The Fundamentals (Steppenwolf Theatre) by Catey Sullivan

At first, Erika Sheffer's world premiere The Fundamentals seems as if it will be a razor-sharp parody/expose of the grimy inner workings of an outwardly gleaming luxury hotel. But the drama,…

SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 06:42PM

Keep an Eye On: Sarita Ocón

By Sam Hurwitt Image: Stephanie Brown Oakland-based actor Sarita Ocón has a knack for choosing projects that combine artistry with activism and deep social impact. As an ensemble member…

SOURCE: Theatre Bay Area at 06:34PM

Thanksgiving Box Office: Disney’s ‘Moana’ to Feast on Brad Pitt’s ‘Allied,’ ‘Bad Santa 2’ by Brent Lang

Disney has been drawing a lot of aces lately. From “Doctor Strange” to “Zootopia” to “Finding Dory,” the studio has amassed an impressive streak of blockb…

SOURCE: Variety at 06:21PM

Review: ‘Furry!/La Furia!’ Goes Inside the Head of a Times Square Elmo by Elisabeth Vincentelli

In a new version of William Burke’s play, at the Bushwick Starr in Brooklyn, Elmo hates the Naked Cowboy, and the Cookie Monster has a box cutter.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 06:12PM

Making Sure That One Person Will Never Speak for Everyone: 25 years of the Brooklyn Arts Exchange by Paul Ketchum

25 years ago, in a large room in the Gowanus Arts Building that stands just outside the window of my Gowanus apartment, the Gowanus Arts Exchange, founded by Marya Warshaw (who remains the e…

SOURCE: Culture Bot at 06:02PM

Interviews: Harvey Fierstein and Jerry Mitchell Divulge Hairspray Live! Secrets

The star and choreographer of the upcoming broadcast provide details about the show's live audience, new songs, and the potential for a revival.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM
Monday, November 21, 2016 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Hairspray Live! & Wicked's Ladies Get Glam & Other Hot Shots That'll Make You Go 'Ooh La La'! by Lindsey Sullivan

Our Broadway faves are always glamorous, but our latest hot shot roundup has an extra dash of glitter and gloss. Check out Lena Hall's Hedwig, Penny Pingleton and Amber Von Tussle BFF-in…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:54PM

You're About to Play This Epic Mashup of Hamilton & Beyonce Songs on Repeat by Lindsey Sullivan

A slew of fab artists from Sia to Usher are on tap to offer their vocals for the eagerly anticipated Hamilton Mixtape, due to hit earbuds on December 2. One artist we'd love to see cover…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:54PM

Odds & Ends: Freaky Friday Musical to Release Album, Temptations Musical in Development & More by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. Freaky Friday Musical to Release Album Curious about Disney’s Freaky Friday stage adaptation, but didn’t manage…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:54PM

Broadway musicals reinvented through nonprofit routes

The early season has been a bit sleepy in production of new Broadway musicals. When "A Bronx Tale: The Musical," "Dear Evan Hansen" and "In Transit" finally open after the Thanksgiving weeke…

SOURCE: Newsday Subscription at 05:54PM

The Renewed Relevance of “Hamilton” by Rebecca Mead

In the immediate aftermath of the Presidential election, as it became necessary to process an appalling new reality—What does this mean for the undocumented? What does this mean for women?…

SOURCE: The New Yorker Subscription at 05:54PM

Anonymous Complaint Thwarts Initiative for Women Directors by Olivia Clement

A Raleigh resident complained the project was discriminatory and a violation of the city’s policy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:48PM

Resource Guide to Hairspray Will Provide Framework to Discuss Musical’s Themes by Michael Gioia

Non-profit organization Retreat to Broadway releases the resource guide this week.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:46PM

Broadway Box-Office Analysis: November 14-20 by Playbill Staff

The new musical Dear Evan Hansen had a strong week at the box office in its first week of Broadway performances.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:44PM

Original Broadway Cast Member Louis Hobson to Star in Showtunes Theatre Company's LEAP OF FAITH by BroadwayWorld

Showtunes Theatre Company has announcedtheir highly anticipaeted holiday concert musical LEAP OF FAITH. The talented cast of local musical theatre professionals will 'rise up' gospel-style f…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:42PM

Tattered Cover announces Bruce Springsteen meet-and-greet by Dylan Owens

Look out, Denver: Bruce Springsteen is coming to a bookstore near you very, very soon.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 05:38PM

Brian Stokes Mitchell: A 2016 Photo/Video Retrospective

Look back over the incredible year Brian Stokes Mitchell has had so far.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 05:19PM

“STOMP” Rages On by Stacey Crawley

Reviewed By: Stacey L . Crawley Highly Recommended “Stomp”, the phenomenal sensation created by Luke [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 05:18PM

CNN Anchor and Kellyanne Conway Spar Over Donald Trump’s ‘SNL,’ ‘Hamilton’ Tweets by Sarahahern95

Kellyanne Conway, senior adviser to President-elect Donald Trump, made her case against CNN’s Chris Cuomo’s criticism of Trump’s tweets this past weekend that attacked bot…

SOURCE: Variety at 05:13PM

J.K. Rowling Says the Fantastic Beasts Series Will Span the Course of World War II by Jackson McHenry

Spoilers ahead for those who have not seen Fantastic Beasts. Get excited for Eddie Redmyane to oh-so charmingly defeat fascism. After the first installments of the five-part Fantastic Beasts…

SOURCE: Vulture at 05:05PM

Cats Star Mamie Parris on Finding Her Way Into the Dark World of Grizabella by Broadway.com

Learn the backstory of one of the great diva roles and learn how Parris prepares to hit the stage eight times a week.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:02PM

Broadway Grosses: Dear Evan Hansen Off to Strong Start at Box Office by Broadway.com

The much-buzzed about Dear Evan Hansen began Broadway previews this week and immediately broke into our top five shows by capacity list. Bringing in a solid $804,291 over seven performances,…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:02PM

Backstage Exclusive: Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone Take Us to ‘La La Land’

Writer-director Damien Chazelle has channeled the unfulfilled dreams of aspiring actors and artists everywhere into “La La Land,” the new movie musical from Summit Entertainment …

SOURCE: Backstage at 05:00PM

Photo Flash: EXCLUSIVE: Cats Alumni Reunite at New Broadway Revival

Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical welcomes back cast members from throughout its original run.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM

This Week's New Classifieds on BWW - 11/21/2016

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld.com for 11212016.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:00PM
Monday, November 21, 2016 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Electra is in a fury in Court Theatre's new take on Sophocles by Chris Jones

The story of the murderous siblings Electra and Orestes holds a particularly crucial place in the world of classic Greek drama because it is the only extant ancient yarn to be dramatized by …

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 04:57PM

STAGE TUBE: Watch All New Promo for NBC's HAIRSPRAY LIVE! by Stage Tube

The countdown continues forHAIRSPRAY LIVE, which airsWednesday, Dec. 7 at 8 p.m. ETPT from Los Angeles. The all-star cast will feature newcomerMaddie Baillioas Tracy Turnblad,Harvey Fierstei…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:51PM

Theater Review: STOMP (National Tour) by Lawrence Bommer

STILL BANGING FOR THE BUCKS The incredibly basic concept behind Stomp, a phenom now in its third decade, remains: “Make a rhythm out of anything we can get our hands on that makes a sound.…

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 04:48PM

Suicide Kills As ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ Looks Hit-ish At Broadway Box Office by Jeremy Gerard

Following its sold-out and critically acclaimed run last spring at off-Broadway’s Second Stage, Dear Evan Hansen took off in its first week of Broadway previews. The musical — ab…

SOURCE: Deadline at 04:43PM

Broadway's ALLEGIANCE, Starring George Takei, to Hit the Big Screen in Canada by BroadwayWorld

Cineplex Events presents George Takei's Allegiance The Broadway Musical on the Big Screen, in select theatres across the Canada for one night only on December 13, 2016.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:41PM

Emily Skinner and Into the Woods Cast Meet the Press by Hannah Vine

The Stephen Sondheim-James Lapine musical will play Houston’s Theatre Under The Stars.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:39PM

Review: ‘A Christmas Carol’ at Theatre Three: Broadway on Main Street by Lori Speiser

Theatre Three: Broadway on Main Street opened its 33rd annual production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Written in 1843, A Christmas Carol  is a story which has endured throughout…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 04:35PM

Words That Dare Not Be Spoken by Steven Morris

"You may ask, as Tevye put it, what right does a critic or commentator have to prescribe or exhort on behalf of what perhaps ought to be regarded as an internal conflict between actors and t…

SOURCE: stageraw.com at 04:33PM

“The Lion in Winter” Heats Up Two River Theater by Philip

Set over Christmas Eve and Day in the year 1183, “The Lion in Winter” is based on events in the lives of seven historical figures: Henry II, King of England, Scotland, Wales, etc.; his Q…

SOURCE: sceneonstage.com at 04:31PM

Broadway Box Office: ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ Bows Big by Gordon Cox

The buzz that musical “Dear Evan Hansen” built up Off Broadway has apparently carried over at the Broadway box office, where the show’s first seven previews rang in an impr…

SOURCE: Variety at 04:07PM

Apollo's Fire inspires musical affection with revamped 'Love in Venice' program (review) by Zachary Lewis

Apollo's Fire returned to Venice for the second concert of its 25th anniversary season with a stylish, diverse program titled "Love in Venice."

SOURCE: Cleveland.com at 04:00PM

Theater News: Stagehand Union Local One IATSE Makes 5-Year Financial Commitment to Actors Fund

The Actors Fund is a national human services organization that helps everyone who works in performing arts and entertainment.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:00PM
Monday, November 21, 2016 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Photo Coverage: Norm Lewis, Rory O'Malley & More Preview Shows at Feinstein's/54 Below! by Walter McBride

Just last week, Tonynominee Charles Busch December 31 Tonynominee Norm Lewis December 19-24 Broadway's hottest couple, Tonynominee Orfehand Tonynominee Andy Karl December 8-14 Tonynominee Ro…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:54PM

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Weekly Grosses Analysis - 11/21

Welcome to this week's edition of our new WEEKLY GROSSES ANALYSIS Read on for all the weekly grosses statistics for the movers and shakers from the latest grosses, for the week ending 112020…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:54PM

Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 11/20/16 by BroadwayWorld

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 11202016.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:54PM

Review: The Choral Arts Society of Washington Presents ‘Berlioz: Requiem, Op. 5’ at The Kennedy Center’s Concert Hall by Ana Morgenstern

It was a chilly night, fitting for a change of pace, when the Choral Arts Society of Washington performed Hector Berlioz: Requiem, Op. 5 Grande Messe des Morts to a buoyant crowd at The Kenn…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 03:51PM

Eat Your Science's Alton Brown on Feeding His Audience, Secret Recipes & Spending Thanksgiving on Broadway by Broadway.com

Food Network host Alton Brown reveals why you shouldn't be nervous to cook for him, his eccentric serving pieces and who might be in danger during his new show Eat Your Science.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:48PM

Live with Kelly Will Welcome Tony Winner Bernadette Peters by Andrew Gans

Joe Jonas will co-host the morning program.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:46PM

'Moana' song work an oasis from 'Hamilton' craze for Miranda by Mike Cidoni Lennox

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- When Lin-Manuel Miranda needed a break from his American history phenomenon "Hamilton," envisioning the crisp blue waters of Polynesia and Disney…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 03:40PM

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Weekly Grosses Analysis - 11/21

Welcome to this week's edition of our new WEEKLY GROSSES ANALYSIS - read on for all the weekly grosses statistics for the movers and shakers from the latest grosses, for the week ending 11/2…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:36PM

Book News: The Drama Book Shop to Host Event Celebrating New Untold Stories of Broadway

Broadway stars will read from Jennifer Ashley Tepper's newest book.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM

Photo Flash: Kate Baldwin Performs in Honor of Matt Harnick's New Macy's Parade Book

The work, written by the son of iconic Broadway composer Sheldon Harnick, explores the history of the annual Thanksgiving Day Parade.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM
Monday, November 21, 2016 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Off Broadway’s Mysterious ‘White Rabbit Red Rabbit’ Turns a Profit With Rotating Stars by Gordon Cox

“White Rabbit Red Rabbit” is now in the black. The Off Broadway play has recouped its capitalization costs with an unusual model that sees the show perform once a week with a dif…

SOURCE: Variety at 02:54PM

The Fans Have Spoken! Your Pick for Broadway's Sexiest Man Alive for 2016 by Lindsey Sullivan

Bring on the men! The results are in for our annual Broadway's Sexiest Man Alive, and the fans (ahem, and the Broadway.com staff) went nuts ranking stage hunks on Culturalist. This year&…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:42PM

Tomorrow at Fields Fest: Meet W.C. Fields’ Granddaughter! by Trav S.D.

Tomorrow night (Nov 22) at 7:30pm, Fields Fest resumes with a screening of the immortal Fields classic The Bank Dick (1940) at the Cinema Arts Center in Huntington, Long Island, introduced b…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 02:42PM

Family in 50 States #7: North Carolina 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 02:42PM

STAGE TUBE: HAMILTON Meets Queen Bey in New #Ham4Bey Mashup by Stage Tube

With the Trump-Pence-HAMILTON exchange still ringing in our ears, everyone could use a little Monday lift. Enter LA artist Michael Korte, who just unveiled what he calls an 'original, mind-b…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:37PM

Review Roundup: ‘Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812’ by Amy Sapp

Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812, the immersive musical based on a section of Leo Tolstoy’s literary masterwork War and Peace, opened at the Imperial Theatre on November 14. G…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 02:37PM

Anastasia, Dear Evan Hansen, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Artists Set for Broadway Teachers Workshop by Adam Hetrick

Cast and creative team members from Broadway shows will be part of interactive workshops that welcome teachers from across the U.S.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:36PM

Inside the Opening Night of A Taste of Things to Come by Monica Simoes

Janet Dacal, Paige Faure, Allison Guinn, and Autumn Hurlbert get cookin’ in the 1950’s and 1960’s-set musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:33PM

ACT Launches New Strands Residency Program by American Theatre Editors

The residency will allow three playwrights to develop and present work at ACT's Strand Theater.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:31PM

BWW Exclusive: TAILS OF BROADWAY- Meet Julia Murney's Playful Pup- Pepper! by Jessica Fallon Gordon

After a long week of treading the boards, what better way for performers to unwind than with the affection of a furry friend In one of BroadwayWorld's newest series, Tails of Broadway, photo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:31PM

THE CHERRY ORCHARD, Starring Diane Lane, Enters Final Weeks on Broadway by BroadwayWorld

As previously announced,Roundabout Theatre Company will conclude its revival of The Cherry Orchard on Sunday, December 4, starring Diane Lane, Chuck Cooper, Tavi Gevinson, John Glover, Celia…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:31PM

Local One IATSE Donates $875,000 to The Actors Fund by BroadwayWorld

The Actors Fund has announced that themembership of Local One of the IATSE, Theatrical Stagehands of New York City and the oldest entertainment Union in the United States, approved a five-ye…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:31PM

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Film Becomes No. 1 Documentary Nationwide, Extends After NYC Premiere by Movies News Desk

Atlas Media's Merrily We Roll Along documentary, Best Worst Thing That Ever Could Have Happened - a thrilling, behind-the-scenes look at the 'then' and 'now' of perhaps Stephen Sondheim's mo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:31PM

First Yiddish Revival of GOD OF VENGEANCE, Basis of Broadway-Bound INDECENT, Headed to La MaMa by BroadwayWorld

New York audiences will be treated to the first revival in Yiddish in many decades of Sholem Asch's shocking and ahead-of-its-time drama God of Vengeance, the basis of the Broadway-bound pla…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:31PM

Photo Flash: First Look at Annalisa Leaming and More in MARY POPPINS at the Engeman by BroadwayWorld

The John W. Engeman Theater presents MARY POPPINS, nowthrough Saturday, December 31, 2016, starringAnnalisa Leamingin the title role. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action bel…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:26PM

In the Moment: ‘The Christians’ at Theater J by David Siegel

‘Inspired’ is the word that comes to mind for Adam Immerwahr’s selection of The Christians by Lucas Hnath for this, his first full season as Artistic Director for DC’s Theate…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:26PM

Yes, Theatre Is Supposed To Be A Safe Space by Melissahillman

. . . just not in the way Donald Trump thinks. Theatre needs to be safe from encroachment on our freedom of speech. Vice President Elect Mike Pence attended a production of Hamilton on Frid…

SOURCE: bittergertrude.com at 02:24PM

What's Your Favorite Cast Album? Nominate Now for the 2016 BWW Albums/CDs/DVDs Awards - Must Close 11/30! by BroadwayWorld

Did you have a favoritecast album orsolo release that you couldn't get enough of this year We're recognizing all your favorites in our annual BWW AlbumsCDsDVDs Awards, which recognizes the b…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:22PM

Patti LuPone and Christine Ebersole Set for TimesTalks Conversation by Andrew Gans

The Tony winners return to Broadway later this season in the new musical War Paint.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:18PM

Artist-politician face-offs before Pence and 'Hamilton' by Hillel Italie

NEW YORK (AP) -- The much-publicized face-off between the cast of "Hamilton" and Vice President-elect Mike Pence, when actor Brandon Dixon read a brief statement fro…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 02:18PM

Should the Theater Really Be a Safe Space? by Jesse Green

I met Andy at a party in 1995. Soon afterward, he phoned the host, a mutual friend, to get my number so he could invite me to a play. As it happened, the mutual friend, hearing the descripti…

SOURCE: Vulture at 02:18PM

Trump wants an apology, but 'Hamilton' actor says no need for that by Tracy Brown

Donald Trump demanded an apology from the “Hamilton” cast, but he’s going to have to wait for it — indefinitely.   On Monday, “Hamilton” actor Brandon Victor Dixon took to “CB…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 02:15PM

A sea turtle changes everything at Redtwist Theatre by Kerry Reid

Like its eponymous sea creature, Jake Jeppson's "Turtle" spent some time treading water. Originally slated for Next Theatre — before that Evanston institution went belly-up two years ago �…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 02:14PM

Theater News: Bobby Cannavale to Star in Revival of Eugene O'Neill's The Hairy Ape

The production will be presented at the Park Avenue Armory.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM
Monday, November 21, 2016 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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See Ciara Renée Take Final Bow in Tick, Tick...BOOM! by Hannah Vine

Lilli Cooper takes over the roll starting November 22.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:48PM

Dove Cameron, Maddie Baillio & More Participate in Today's HAIRSPRAY LIVE! Press Call by Caryn Robbins

Today, BWW participated in a special HAIRSPRAY LIVE conference call featuring four of the 'nicest kids in town,' including Dove Cameron Disney's 'Descendants', Garrett Clayton Disney's 'Teen…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:37PM

Why are pantos casting tall people as dwarves? by Aina Khan

Non-dwarf actors are being hired for panto roles normally played by real dwarves because they’re cheaper. And the shorter members of the acting community are not amused …From Christmas e…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:36PM

Hamilton actor defends speech to Mike Pence: 'There's nothing to apologize for' by Amber Jamieson

Brandon Victor Dixon addressed vice-president-elect from Broadway stageDonald Trump demanded an apology, claiming Pence was ‘harassed’The Hamilton actor who addressed Mike Pence from the…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:36PM

Watch the First Teaser Trailer for Disney-Pixar’s ‘Cars 3’ by Dave McNary

Disney-Pixar’s first teaser trailer for its animated film “Cars 3” promises more racing action, including a big crash, courtesy of Lightning McQueen. The 45-second teaser…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:35PM

‘Mary Poppins’ at The John W. Engeman Theater at Northport by Kristen Weyer

Everyone’s favorite high-flying nanny has landed at the John W. Engeman Theater at Northport! Mary Poppins will be playing until the wind changes on December 31, 2016. The script, based o…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:29PM

Bobby Cannavale in THE HAIRY APE and More Set for Park Avenue Armory's 2017 Season by BroadwayWorld

Park Avenue Armory today announced its 2017 season, deepening the institution's commitment to presenting groundbreaking unconventional programs that take full advantage of its soaring Wade T…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:24PM

Jennifer Ashley Tepper to Celebrate THE UNTOLD STORIES OF BROADWAY, VOLUME 3 at Drama Book Shop by BroadwayWorld

Dress Circle Publishing will celebrate their new book THE UNTOLD STORIES OF BROADWAY, VOLUME 3 - the latest in a series by acclaimed historian and producer Jennifer Ashley Tepper - with a sp…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:24PM

Arts Integrity Initiative Publishes Warren Leight's UNION SQUARE INCIDENT Online by BroadwayWorld

Union Square Incident, a short play by Warren Leight that premiered on November 14 as part of 'The 24 Hour Plays on Broadway,' was published online today at the website of the Arts Integrity…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:19PM

Introduce Yourself(ie): 10 Questions with Spamilton Star Dan Rosales

Dan Rosales talks playing Lin-Manuel Miranda in front of Lin, meeting Peter Pan's biggest fan, and his Friends spirit animal.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 01:18PM

Photo Flash: First Look at Daisy Eagan's Return to THE SECRET GARDEN at Shakespeare Theatre Company by BroadwayWorld

25 years after the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical production of Frances Hodgson Burnett's classic children's story The Secret Garden, the Shakespeare Theatre Company STC and the 5th Ave…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:18PM

Wilco, Brixton Academy, London — ‘Utterly absorbing’

From pulsing electro-rock to guitar flourishes, the band let their music do the talking

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 01:13PM

Christopher Rouse premiere, Verizon Hall, Philadelphia

A new concerto by the American composer marked the 10th anniversary of the hall’s organ

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 01:13PM

Pilobolus, NYU Skirball Center, New York: ‘Uneven’

The troupe’s tentative embrace of story is welcome but also exposes weaknesses

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 01:13PM

Shorter, Moran, Youssef — London Jazz Festival

Highlights from an event that had jazz in all its forms — orchestral to hip-hop to modernist

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 01:13PM

The Second City’s Black Side of the Moon at Woolly Mammoth (review) by Jill Kyle-Keith

You know how sometimes you laugh til you hurt? Or when you’re hurt so much the only real response left is laughter. Those are the real underpinnings of good comedy: tell the truth, th…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 01:12PM

Theater News: The Amoralists 2016-17 Season to Include Round 2 of Wright Nights and More

The playwright development program will feature six new authors.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM

Theater News: Annette Bening and David Rockwell to Be Honored at New York Stage and Film Gala

The event supports year-round theater and film development initiatives.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM

Theater News: Ntozake Shange's For Colored Girls to Receive Public Forum Reading

The event will take place at the Public Theater.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM

Music News: Heidi Blickenstaff and Emma Hunton to Record New Musical Freaky Friday

The Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey tuner will receive a studio recording.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM

Theater News: Carmen Cuasck to Star in New Solo Show Do This

The production will be directed by Sheryl Kaller.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM

Ella Hickson’s Boys, NT winter & other news, treats & interesting titbits by Ian Foster

Somewhat appropriately in the week following International Men's Day with its theme this year of male suicide, two shows tackling the subject open in London.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PM
Monday, November 21, 2016 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Carmen Cusack Will Star in World Premiere of Do This by Andrew Gans

Sheryl Kaller will direct the one-woman play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:51PM

Charlie Parker’s ‘Yardbird’ at the Overture Center for the Arts, Madison, Wisconsin by Isabella Mason

A production of Charlie Parker’s “Yardbird” directed by Ron Daniels will be staged at the Capitol Theater’s Overture Center for the Arts on February 10 and February 12, 2017.After ma…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 12:48PM

Top 10 Looks from the Sweet Charity Opening Night Starring Sutton Foster by George Brescia

Celebrity stylist George Brescia delivers his best-dressed list from the Off-Broadway opening of Sweet Charity.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:47PM

Geoffrey Cone Teaches About New Zealand Taxes by Rino16

New Zealand is a great place to live, but Geoff Cone wants people to move there for the right reasons. He sees so many people who move there for taxes and who are sorely disappointed when th…

SOURCE: culturebytes.org at 12:38PM

Puccini’s ‘Tosca’ at the LA Opera, Los Angeles by Isabella Mason

A production of “Tosca” directed by John Caird will be staged at the LA Opera in Los Angeles from April 22 through May 13, 2017.Created in collaboration with the Houston Grand Opera Asso…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 12:37PM

Othello: The Remix by Joel Benjamin

A funny, quick-paced retelling, set in the world of rap stars, recording studios and the party scene. The post Othello: The Remix appeared first on TheaterScene.net.

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 12:37PM

Carmen Cusack to Star in One-Woman World Premiere DO THIS at Gulfshore Playhouse; Sheryl Kaller to Direct! by BroadwayWorld

Gulfshore Playhouse, Southwest Florida's Premiere Professional theatre, is very excited to announce that 2016 Tony Award-nominee Carmen Cusack will star in the one-woman, world premiere of D…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:32PM

Richard Strauss’ ‘Salome’ at the LA Opera, Los Angeles by Isabella Mason

A production of Strauss’ “Salome” directed by David Paul will be staged at LA Opera in Los Angeles from February 18 through March 19, 2017.Adapted from Oscar Wilde’s scandalous drama…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 12:31PM

Photo Coverage: New Photos from Set of NBC's HAIRSPRAY LIVE! by TV News Desk

Today, NBC has shared additional images of the cast from the set of HAIRSPRAY LIVENBC's HAIRSPRAY LIVE airing Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 8 p.m. ETPT from Los Angeles. Check out the photos below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:30PM

Hot Clip of the Day: Rejoice with Soara-Joye Ross & the Company of The First Noel

It's Thanksgiving week, so holiday music is totally allowed now.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 12:26PM

David Byrne and Alex Timbers’ Joan of Arc Musical Gets a Name Change by Olivia Clement

Tickets to the world-premiere production at the Public Theater will be available next month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:25PM

Photos: This Day Forward Opening Party by Hannah Vine

Nicky Silver’s new comedy about love, marriage, and the secrets of one’s past, celebrates it world premiere Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24PM

BWW Seeks Editors in Raleigh by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld.com is currently seeking talented theater enthusiasts to help feature coverage in Raleigh, NC.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:24PM

Parity Productions Launches The Parity Store to Support Women and Transgender Artists by BroadwayWorld

Parity Productions, the New York City Theatre Company dedicated to the hiring of 50 women and transgender artists directors, designers and playwrights on every production as well as active p…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:24PM

Update: Trump Supporter Who Interrupted HAMILTON In Chicago Charged With Criminal Trespassing by Alan Henry

BroadwayWorld has learned that a Trump supporter interrupted the Saturday evening performance of Hamilton in Chicago. An audience member seated in the balcony allegedly shouted 'We won You L…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:24PM

Big Apple Circus Files for Bankruptcy; Community Programs to Continue by BroadwayWorld

The Big Apple Circus, a New York and national cultural treasure for nearly four decades, announced today that it has filed a voluntary petition for relief under Chapter 11 of the United Stat…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:24PM

BWW Seeks Editors in Rhode Island by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld.com is currently seeking talented theater enthusiasts to help feature coverage in Rhode Island.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:24PM

Exclusive! Producer John Leguizamo & the Beat-Dropping Cast of Othello: The Remix Get Together by Lindsey Sullivan

Othello: The Remix has had audiences buzzing about the Bard all over the place, and now the John Leguizamo-produced hip-hop musical has hit New York. Stars DJ Supernova, GQ, JQ, producer and…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:24PM

Nothing Better than This! Sweet Charity, Starring Sutton Foster, Opens Off-Broadway by Broadway.com

Baby, dream your dream! Two-time Tony winner Sutton Foster and the cast of Sweet Charity celebrated a star-studded off-Broadway opening at the Pershing Square Signature Center on Novemb…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:24PM

She's Got It! Broadway Balances America Introduces You to The Bodyguard Star Deborah Cox by Ryan Gilbert

Anything you want done, baby! Broadway Balances America, the special six-part series airing on The Balancing Act on Lifetime Television, continued its third season on November 21 with a spec…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:24PM

Good Fortune! Wicked's Sheryl Lee Ralph Is Broadway.com's Next Video Blogger by Ryan McPhee

Darling, mother is serving it up, and she has a camera! Original Dreamgirls star and Wicked's new Madame Morrible Sheryl Lee Ralph is Broadway.com's next vlogger. Get ready to spend …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:24PM

We Now Pronounce Nicky Silver’s This Day Forward Open Off-Broadway by Broadway.com

Nicky Silver's moving new comedy This Day Forward centers on a messy family 50 years in the making. The production opened at off-Broadway's Vineyard Theatre on November 21. Check out…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:24PM

Philip Glass’ ‘Akhnaten’ at the LA Opera, Los Angeles by Isabella Mason

A production “Akhnaten” directed by Phelim McDermott will be staged at the LA Opera in Los Angeles on November 27, 2016, at 2 pm.In one of avant-garde composer Philip Glass’s most hypn…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 12:21PM

Five Questions with William Burke by Editors

Aw man. I wish I was a kick ass Trumpet player or something.

SOURCE: Culture Bot at 12:18PM

Sweet Charity review – energetic take on tragicomic musical is a winner by Alexis Soloski

Pershing Square Signature Center, New YorkThe latest production of the 1966 tale by Cy Coleman, Dorothy Fields and Neil Simon of a romantic optimist boasts thrilling choreography and a dazzl…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:18PM

Onstage This Week: Nov. 21-27 by American Theatre Editors

From chimney sweeps to dancing tea pots, from Chicago to Cincinnati, it is another varied week for theatre.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:18PM

‘Motown the Musical’ at Shaftesbury Theatre, London by Amanda Avery

A musical production of the Motown story directed by Charles Randolph-Wright and choreographed by Patricia Wilcox is on show at the Shaftesbury Theatre in London through February 18, 2017.Th…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 12:14PM

Verdi’s ‘Il trovatore’ at the Royal Opera House, London by Amanda Avery

A production of “Il trovatore” directed by David Bösch will be on show at the Royal Opera House in London from December 1, 2016, through February 9, 2017.The show marks the first r…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 12:08PM

Off-Broadway Theater Review: Dead Poets Society TOP PICK by Lauren Yarger

The cast of Dead Poets Society, Jason Sudeikis, right. Photo: Joan MarcusDead Poets SocietyBy Tom SchulmanDirected by John DoyleClassic Stage CompanyExtended through Dec. 18By Lauren YargerW…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 12:08PM

The Bard in Africa: A Proof Test of Universality by American Theatre Editors

Western colonizers thought Shakespeare proved their cultural superiority, but a new book explores what his plays have meant to the colonized.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:07PM

Lookingglass Theatre adds new ensemble members by Morgan Greene

Lookingglass Theatre Company announced two new ensemble members and nine new artistic associates on Monday. Louise Lamson and Kareem Bandealy, who have both appeared in a number of productio…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 12:07PM

A fool-ish Merchant of Venice (review) by Debbie Minter Jackson

Considering the numerous versions of The Merchant of Venice I have seen in the last several years, I wasn’t sure what to expect from a rendition by DC’s Commedia dell’Arte …

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 12:06PM

Birmingham Rep, Glasgow Citizens, Bristol Old Vic and Watford Palace to host Stage One apprenticeships by Matthew Hemley

Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Glasgow Citizens Theatre, the Bristol Old Vic and Watford Palace Theatre will each host an emerging producer for a

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:06PM

Brighton theatre 88 London Road to close by David Hutchison

A 90-seat theatre in Brighton will be forced to close in January after being handed an eviction notice by the building’s landlord.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:06PM

Photo Flash: Vineyard Theatre Celebrates Nicky SIlver's This Day Forward

The new comedy is directed by Mark Brokaw.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM

Photo Flash: Sutton Foster Celebrates Her Opening Night in Sweet Charity

The New Group production also stars Shuler Hensley, Emily Padgett, Asmeret Ghebremichael, and Joel Perez.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM

Review: King Charles III

Chicago Shakespeare Theater glimpses a history that hasn't happened yet.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM

DE PROFUNDIS – Leicester Square Theatre by Ian Foster

It is rather pleasing to see that the winner of a new musical theatre prize – inspiringly named the New Musical Project – is something that tests the boundaries of what we conventionally…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PM
Monday, November 21, 2016 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Tchaikovsky’s ‘The Nutcracker’ at Royal Opera House, London by Amanda Avery

A production of Peter Wright’s “The Nutcracker” is on show at the Royal Opera House in London through January 12, 2017.The Royal Ballet presents master choreographer Wright’s much-lo…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 11:57AM

Idina Menzel supports Hamilton at AMAs following Trump controversy

Diplo, Donnie Wahlberg, Jenny McCarthy and Keke Palmer also showed their support        

SOURCE: USA Today at 11:54AM

New Study Investigates Why Few Women Hold Leadership Positions in Theatres by Olivia Clement

The Wellesley Centers for Women and the American Conservatory Theater share their preliminary findings.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:53AM

Marin Theatre Company Names Keri Kellerman Managing Director by American Theatre Editors

The leader will join the company in January 2017.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:48AM

Puccini’s ‘Manon Lescaut’ at the Royal Opera House, London by Amanda Avery

A production of Puccini’s “Manon Lescaut” conducted by Antonio Pappano is on show at the Royal Opera House in London through December 12, 2016.Co-produced by the Shanghai Grand Theatre…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 11:42AM

Mozart’s ‘Don Giovanni’ at Glyndebourne, Lewes by Amanda Avery

A production of “Don Giovanni” directed by Jonathan Kent is on show through December 9, 2017 at Glyndebourne in East Sussex.Kent, director of the Royal Opera’s “Tosca” and “…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 11:37AM

Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey’s Freaky Friday Will Get Studio Recording by Andrew Gans

Heidi Blickenstaff and Emma Hunton will be featured on the recording of the Disney musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:35AM

Annette Bening and David Rockwell Will Be Honored at New York Stage and Film's Winter Gala by BroadwayWorld

New York Stage and Film has announced that its annual Winter Gala will honor two titans of the entertainment industry four-time Academy Award nominee Annette Bening and famed architect and T…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:35AM

The Art of the Impossible by [email protected] (ramona)

By Jess Pillmore. Jess Pillmore encourages artists not to limit their thinking to what may seem “possible.”

SOURCE: HowlRound at 11:33AM

Kanye West cancels remaining dates on Saint Pablo Tour by Mark Kennedy

Kanye West has abruptly pulled the plug on his Saint Pablo Tour....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 11:30AM

Puccini’s ‘Madama Butterfly’ at Glyndebourne, Lewes by Amanda Avery

A production of “Madama Butterfly” directed by Annilese Miskimmon runs through December 10, 2016 at Glyndebourne in East Sussex.Conducted by John Wilson and Gareth Hancock, this adaptati…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 11:30AM

Review: Foster shines in perky revival of ‘Sweet Charity’ by Jennifer Farrar | ap

Watching the repeated misadventures of a gullible girl who always gives her heart to Mr. Wrong can be exasperating. But the 1966 musical “Sweet Charity” found the fun in a series of slap…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:24AM

Theatre History Podcast # 13: Staging a Medieval Play in the 21st Century with Kyle A. Thomas and Dr. Carol Symes by [email protected] (ramona)

By Michael Lueger. Michael Lueger talks with Kyle A. Thomas and Dr. Carol Symes about why medieval theatre is more relevant than ever.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 11:22AM

Theatre News: Exclusive: New production of Macbeth to take place in Caerphilly Castle

Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru stage a site-specific production of Shakespeare's tragedy

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 11:18AM

FREAKY FRIDAY Musical to Hit the Studio for Walt Disney Records by BroadwayWorld

The world premiere studio recording of Freaky Friday, the new musical based on the beloved novel by Mary Rodgers and two hit Disney films, will be recorded later this year and released by Wa…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:17AM

VIDEO: First Look - Emily Skeggs & More in Dustin Lance Black's LGBT Miniseries WHEN WE RISE by TV News Desk

This February, ABC will present WHEN WE RISE, written and created by Academy Award winning screenwriter Dustin Lance Black.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:17AM

Jersey Boys Director Des McAnuff Working On Temptations Musical by Adam Hetrick

The musical will explore the Motown group behind the hit songs “My Girl” and “Get Ready.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:09AM

Canada’s Hamilton Theatre Mistaken for Hamilton by Trump Supporters on Twitter by Michael Gioia

The theatre company experienced a slew of angry tweets from fans of President-Elect Donald Trump.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:07AM

Nikki M. James, Seth Rudetsky, Christine Pedi Set for Androcles Reading by Andrew Gans

The reading is part of the Project Shaw series, under the direction of David Staller.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

LA LA LAND Wins Vanguard Award at Palm Springs Film Festival by Movies News Desk

LA LA LAND is the recipient of the Palm Springs International Film Festival's Vanguard Award, in recognition of the film's ensemble cast.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:02AM

Podcast Episode 99 – VP of Live Theatricals for Universal, Chris Herzberger.

One of my favorite subjects to talk about is the “Hollywood Invasion” of the past 10 years. Hollywood used to not want to touch us.  Now?  Every single movie studio has a theat…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00AM

Broadway’s 2016 Thanksgiving Week Schedule by Courtney Kochuba

In New York for the holiday? Check out Broadway's holiday performance schedule. The post Broadway’s 2016 Thanksgiving Week Schedule appeared first on Breaking Character.

SOURCE: www.breakingcharactermagazine.com at 11:00AM

THE SEWING GROUP – Royal Court Theatre by Carole Woddis

E V Crowe has been steadily building a reputation as a writer of taut, stringent control since her debut, Kin (2010) followed by the positively garrulous (by her standards) but impressive H…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM
Monday, November 21, 2016 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Photos: Sutton Foster’s Sweet Charity Opening Night by Hannah Vine

Two-time Tony winner stars as Charity Hope Valentine in the intimate revival at the Signature Center Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:57AM

‘Hamilton’ Star On Message To Pence: “There’s Nothing To Apologize For” by Denise Petski

Hamilton star Brandon Victor Dixon has no intention of apologizing (as requested by Donald Trump) for his curtain call message to Vice President-elect Mike Pence on Saturday night following …

SOURCE: Deadline at 10:54AM

'Hamilton' actor: 'There's nothing to apologize for'

Donald Trump is welcome to come see 'Hamilton," said the actor whose curtain call speech Friday created a social-media uproar. But the president-elect shouldn't expect the apology he has rep…

SOURCE: Newsday Subscription at 10:54AM

Man in Snow ***1/2 by Barry

By: Paulanne Simmons The icy white set and eerie music that plays intermittently throughout Israel Horowitz’s Man in Snow might give this play a Twilight Zone quality. But, in fact, Horowi…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 10:50AM

The U.S. Is a Latin American Country Too by American Theatre Editors

Multiplicity defines our past and our future, and nowhere is this more true than in the Latinx theatre movement in the U.S.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:42AM

Films of Fields #7: “So’s Your Old Man” 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 10:42AM

Broadway Theater Review: Falsettos by Lauren Yarger

Betsy Wolfe, Christian Borle, Anthony Rosenthal, Andrew Rannells, Tracie Thoms, Brandon Uranowitz and Stephanie J. Block. Photo: Joan MarcusFalsettosBy Music and Lyrics by William FinnBook b…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 10:42AM

Oscar Beat: Lock-Step Awards Predictors Go Cuckoo for ‘La La Land’ by Thelma Adams, Thelma Adams

Right now, the frontrunner, Toronto audience award winner La La Land, is the poster child for the whiter-shade-of-pale Hollywood bubble movie, which may work against it.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 10:41AM

Orfeh & Andy Karl -Sneak Peek by Sandi Durell

  Broadway’s love couple Orfeh and Andy Karl will debut their show ‘Legally Bound’ at Feinstein’s/54 Below on December 8, 12, 13, 14 at 7 pm.  It was love at fi…

SOURCE: theaterpizzazz.com at 10:40AM

Competition: Win tickets to see The Dresser at Duke of York’s Theatre, London by The Stage

Olivier award-winner Ken Stott and BAFTA award-winner Reece Shearsmith come together as lead actor “Sir” and Norman, his dresser, in this eagerly

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:39AM

Rutgers Professor Teaches Psychiatry Through Phantom of the Opera by Ruthie Fierberg

Dr. Anthony Tobia analyzes Christine to teach psychiatry—and proposes an unseen ending to the 28-year-old tale.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:37AM

Scholars: Up for Multiple Roles in the Movement by American Theatre Editors

We're not just writing about Latinx theatre as it unfolds; thanks to the Latina/o Theatre Commons, we're full participants too.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:36AM

Joel Grey Hosts Tour of New York Theatre District by Andrew Gans

The Tony and Oscar winner can be heard on the new mobile app Detour.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:31AM

Valley Girl Film Will Get the Musical Treatment by Michael Gioia

The Deborah Foreman-Nicolas Cage romantic comedy is getting remade.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

'Hamilton' star Brandon Victor Dixon responds to Trump: Come see the show

"We welcome Donald Trump here at Hamilton, absolutely."        

SOURCE: USA Today at 10:20AM

Bloody Bloody Richard III by Jk Clarke

  by JK Clarke   A handful of Shakespeare plays are routinely subjected to radical re-interpretations—Macbeth, Romeo & Juliet, Hamlet—and for a variety of reasons, whether …

SOURCE: theaterpizzazz.com at 10:18AM

‘Hamilton’ Actor on Speech to Mike Pence: ‘There’s Nothing to Apologize For’ by Maane Khatchatourian

“If you stand for nothing, Burr, what’ll you fall for?” Alexander Hamilton asks Aaron Burr in the hit Broadway musical “Hamilton.” In an example of life imitati…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:13AM

U.S. actor says no apology needed for 'Hamilton'; remarks to Pence

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - An actor from the hit Broadway musical "Hamilton" who angered Donald Trump when he appealed on-stage for Vice President-elect Mike Pence to ensure the incoming adminis…

SOURCE: Reuters at 10:08AM

Stephen Colbert to Return as Host of 39th KENNEDY CENTER HONORS by TV News Desk

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts today announced Stephen Colbert will return to host the 39th KENNEDY CENTER HONORS on Sunday, December 27, 2016.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:06AM

Alec Baldwin Blasts Donald Trump's SNL Critique on Twitter: 'Election Is Over!' by TV News Desk

Baldwin wasted no time responding to the tweet, blasting Trump for focusing his time and energy on a television show rather than focusingon reuniting the country.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:06AM

What's Playing on Broadway: November 21-27, 2016 by BroadwayWorld

Below, BroadwayWorld brings you this weekly listing of Broadway shows and their show times for the week of November 21-27, 2016.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:06AM

Sarah Ruhl, receiving Steinberg Distinguished Playwright Award, challenges writers to help America recover its soul by Tim Treanor

Playwright Sarah Ruhl, whose Eurydice has just closed at NextStop Theatre in Herndon, called upon writers to work “with new urgency” as she accepted the Steinberg Distinguished …

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 10:02AM

See Sheldon Harnick Host Thanksgiving Day Parade Book Launch by Hannah Vine

The launch included a performance by Tony nominee Kate Baldwin.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM

42nd STREET – Paris by Jonathan Baz

Dan Burton who plays Sawyer's love interest Billy Lawlor is another of Mear's regular ingénues, last seen in the West End's Gypsy. Arguably the best of his generation in musical theatre dan…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00AM
Monday, November 21, 2016 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Hamilton’s Brandon Victor Dixon Speaks About His Remarks to Mike Pence on CBS This Morning by Ruthie Fierberg

Broadway’s Aaron Burr says that “conversation is not harassment.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:59AM

Chicago 'Hamilton' audience member charged after shouting

CHICAGO (AP) -- A man was arrested during a performance of "Hamilton" in Chicago after audience members say he shouted "We won!" and other election…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 09:58AM

Theater Review: “Straight White Men” — No Surprises by Arts Fuse Editor

What the play lacks in surprise, the Wilbury treatment makes up for in excellent staging, acting, and a commitment to physical theater.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 09:54AM

Concert Review: ‘Rigoletto’ at Baltimore Concert Opera by Timoth David Copney

Nobody wrote tragic operas like the grand maestro himself, Giuseppe Verdi. With a portfolio that includes such greats as “Aida” and “Il Trovatore,” “Rigoletto&#…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 09:49AM

An Interview with Miriam Shor by Victoria Myers

Miriam Shor is currently starring in Lynn Nottage's new play, "Sweat." We talk to Miriam about how she prepared for the role, what "Sweat" has to say about our country, how audience reaction…

SOURCE: The Interval at 09:49AM

Theatre News: Rory Kinnear, Rachel Tucker and more to join Giles Terera in concert

The concerts take place at the Pheasantry, London from 27 - 29 November

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 09:48AM

Stephen Colbert Will Host 39th Annual Kennedy Center Honors by Andrew Gans

The two-hour broadcast, honoring Al Pacino, James Taylor, Mavis Staples, and more, will air in December.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:45AM

Fabletics Is Taking Sales Offline by Rino16

Fabletics, Kate Hudson’s new line of active wear, was launched a few years ago as a strictly online sales operation. However, that is already beginning to change. After an excellent re…

SOURCE: culturebytes.org at 09:45AM

'Hamilton' actor responds to Donald Trump by Dan Good

Donald Trump wants an apology, but he shouldn't "Wait for It."

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 09:39AM

Josh Groban Releases Holiday Single by Andrew Gans

A new recording of “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” is available from the star of Broadway’s The Great Comet.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:34AM

'Hamilton' Responds to Donald Trump's Demands After Mike Pence Statement: "There's Nothing to Apologize For"

"Conversation is not harassment," repeated Brandon Victor Dixon on 'CBS This Morning.'read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:33AM

Palm Springs Film Festival Honors ‘La La Land’ With Vanguard Award by Dave McNary

The Palm Springs International Film Festival will present the film “La La Land” with the Vanguard Award at its annual awards gala on Jan. 2 at the Palm Springs Convention Cen…

SOURCE: Variety at 09:30AM

GRACE NOTES: Monday, November 21, 2016 by Susan Grace

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SOURCE: Grace Notes Subscription at 09:21AM

A leap too far: Will Tuckett on why his Nutcracker won't go on by Judith Mackrell

It was one of this winter’s hottest tickets but has been cancelled after one performance. The choreographer describes the heartbreak behind the scenes Of all the many Nutcrackers competing…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:18AM

Holiday Gift Ideas from Samuel French by Courtney Kochuba

The holiday season is in full swing! Need ideas for the theatre lover in your life? We have you covered. The post Holiday Gift Ideas from Samuel French appeared first on Breaking Character.

SOURCE: www.breakingcharactermagazine.com at 09:16AM

Hamilton’s Brandon Victor Dixon Responds to Mike Pence: ‘Please, Come Have a Conversation With Us’ by Jackson McHenry

Vice-president-elect Mike Pence's trip to Hamilton this Friday has become the focus of a nationwide conversation about art and activism, after he was booed by a few audience m…

SOURCE: Vulture at 09:15AM

Exclusive Podcast: LITTLE KNOWN FACTS with Ilana Levine- featuring Seth Rudetsky by Little Known Facts W/ Ilana Levine

BroadwayWorld has teamed up with Broadway alum Ilana Levine, who makes her entrance onto the podcast stage with her new show Little Known Facts. Ilana's unique brand of celebrity interview, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:12AM

Photo Coverage: Sutton Foster & Company Celebrate Opening Night of SWEET CHARITY! by Walter McBride

The New Group's SWEET CHARITY openedjust last night, November 20, at the Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center, where it playsthrough January 8. BroadwayWo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:11AM

Josh Groban Releases Holiday Song 'Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas' by BroadwayWorld

Multiplatinum recording artist Josh Groban releases the holiday song 'Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas' on Warner Bros. Records.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:08AM

Disney's Live-Action WINNIE THE POOH Compared to G-Rated 'Ted'; Forster to Direct by Movies News Desk

Marc Forster will helm CHRISTOPHER ROBIN, Disney's previously announced live-action adaptation of A.A. Milne's classic children's book. Alex Ross Perry will pen the script.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:02AM

How quickly can a Tony winning playwright respond to the presidential election? This fast. by Peter Marks

"Union Square Incident" is a cautionary tale about the beginnings of a police state

SOURCE: Washington Post at 09:02AM

Careers Clinic: I’ve been in prison. Can I get a job? by John Byrne

For the last few years, I have been training in sound design and am really passionate about making a career in this

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:00AM

We need more events like TheatreCraft by Susan Elkin

Last week I went to TheatreCraft 2016, the eleventh annual “beyond the stage” careers event which routinely attracts over 1000 people, most of them young. This time it was based at the W…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM

Saying goodbye to GOING GOING GONE by Ken Levine

Dennis Pearson, me, David Babich, Troy Metcalf, Annie Abrams, Emyli GudmundsonThis is a love letter to anyone who worked on my play. Or came to see my play (especially yesterday in the rain…

SOURCE: Ken Levine at 09:00AM
Monday, November 21, 2016 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Photo Coverage: Vineyard Theatre's THIS DAY FORWARD Celebrates Opening Night by Stephen Sorokoff

Vineyard Theatre's production ofNicky Silver's play THIS DAY FORWARD, opened last night at theVineyard Theatrestarting it's2016-2017.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:59AM

Burglar Bill review at Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford – ‘cosy children’s theatre’ by Susan Elkin

You know you’re winning with an early years show when the young children in the audience call out in cheerful, uninvited vociferous

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:45AM

Blogs: The Mike Pence Hamilton speech demonstrates how theatre must continue to disrupt

After the cast of Hamilton delivered a strong message to Mike Pence, Matt Trueman reflects on the need for theatre to constantly surprise

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 08:42AM

Photo Flash: BROADWAY LOVES BRITNEY at Feinstein's/54 Below by BroadwayWorld

The Broadway Loves series made its eagerly-anticipated return to Feinstein's54 Below this month with Broadway Loves Britney, a sleek evening of song and dance paying tribute to the princess …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:08AM

A Short Play By Warren Leight: “Union Square Incident” by Warren Leight

Union Square Incident premiered on November 14, 2016 as part of The 24 Hour Plays on Broadway (Mark Armstrong, Executive Director; Tina Fallon, Founding Producer) at the American Airlines T…

SOURCE: www.artsintegrity.org at 08:06AM

The Siegel Column on Sutton Foster by Sandi Durell

      By Barbara & Scott Siegel   Sutton Foster: Musical Theater’s Most Versatile Star!   First, let’s get this out of the way at the start: despite having g…

SOURCE: theaterpizzazz.com at 08:01AM

ROMEO & JULIET – Rose Playhouse by Laura Kressly

It’s so easy to brush aside a production of Romeo and Juliet – it’s overdone, every one knows it, it’s not innovative. But when it’s staged with energy, passion and commitment, the…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:00AM
Monday, November 21, 2016 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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'Hamilton' missed its shot by addressing Mike Pence directly by Robert Pondiscio

Actor Brandon Victor Dixon's words to Mike Pence weren't offensive, but were banal in comparison to “Hamilton” itself.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 07:58AM

When the Eye Has Gone review at Lord’s Cricket Ground – ‘brimming with charisma’ by Fergus Morgan

Colin Milburn was a bombastic first class cricketer, who lit up the County Championship with his box-office batting in the late 1960s.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:54AM

Arbery Publications Launches Latest Title, CALIFORNIAN LIVES by BroadwayWorld

Arbery Publications is pleased to announce its latest title Californian Lives by Martin Foreman. The three one-act one-woman plays set in the Golden State in the 1990s premiered in the King'…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:54AM

VIDEO: Idina Menzel & More Weigh In on HAMILTON Incident at AMA's by TV News Desk

At last night's AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS, Idina Menzel, Keke Palmer and Donnie Wahlberg weighed in on an incident which took place at the November 18th evening performance of Broadway's HAMILTON

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:54AM

HAMILTON's Brandon Victor Dixon Talks Mike Pence Visit on CBS THIS MORNING by TV News Desk

HAMILTON's Brandon Victor Dixon stopped by CBS THIS MORNING to speak about Mike Pence's visit to the November 18th performance of the hit Broadway show.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:51AM

Video: In rehearsals with Sherman Theatre's The Borrowers

We get a sneak peek at the Cardiff theatre's main house Christmas show

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 07:36AM

Silent partners by Terry Teachout

It doesn’t happen all that often these days, but I found myself home alone in New York last Friday night. Mrs. T was in Connecticut. I had no show to see that evening, nor was a pressing d…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:30AM

Poll: Are celebrity winners undermining theatre awards ceremonies? by The Stage

This week, The Stage’s associate editor Mark Shenton queried the value of this year’s Evening Standard Awards after several of the prizes

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:24AM

£25k National Theatre fraudster dodges prison by David Hutchison

A former financial manager at the National Theatre has been ordered to pay back more than £25,000, which she swindled from the

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:24AM

Just because: Richard Diebenkorn on painting by Terry Teachout

Richard Diebenkorn talks about starting work on a painting in an undated interview: (This is the latest in a series of arts-related videos that appear in this space each Monday, Wednesday, a…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:15AM

Beyond Hamilton: five shows Pence and Trump should see together by Michael Billington

Following the hip-hop musical’s special message to the US vice-president elect, here’s a selection of great American shows that could enlighten him and his bossEveryone knows what happen…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:06AM

Almanac: Dorothy Parker on fashion by Terry Teachout

“Let’s face it, honey, my verse is terribly dated—as anything once fashionable is dreadful now.” Dorothy Parker, interviewed by Marion Capron (Paris Review, Summer 1956)

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:00AM

Broadway AM Report, 11/21/2016 - Gala Time for Broadway Dreams and MTC! by Jessica Khan

Today's big news The stars of ANASTASIA perform at tonight's Broadway Dreams Gala celebrating Ahrens amp Flaherty, and Manhattan Theatre Club's 2016 Fall Benefit honors Nathan Lane

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:00AM

BWW's On This Day - November 21, 2016

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

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:00AM
Monday, November 21, 2016 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Exit Lines: "Sweet Charity" by Robert Cashill

Revival review.

SOURCE: Popdose at 06:56AM

Andrea Marcovicci: A Gershwin Valentine by Sandi Durell

  by Marilyn Lester     Andrea Marcovicci, a certified icon of the cabaret world, who’s been dubbed the “Queen of Cabaret,” is no less than an experience. As she herself…

SOURCE: theaterpizzazz.com at 06:53AM

New York Philharmonic/Van Zweden — ‘Almost hummable’

The future music director led brisk performances including new work by Julia Adolphe

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 06:52AM

Sleeping Beauty review at the Watermill Theatre, Newbury – ‘sharp, funny and energetic’ by Mike Rowbottom

The Watermill Theatre’s aged wooden beams are the ideal setting for a dark fairy story. The atmosphere is built in. Rufus Norris’

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:50AM

Theatre News: Flashdance - The Musical to return

The show arrives in the UK for the first time since 2011

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:31AM

Ricky Ritzel’s Instant Fix for A Quirky Addiction for Broadway Nostalgia by Sandi Durell

    By Myra Chanin   Alas, I was (sob! sob!) out of town in late October and missed Ricky’s Ritzel’s Broadway’s Halloween deconstructions of Sweeney Todd, Rocky Horror …

SOURCE: theaterpizzazz.com at 06:20AM

Will Tuckett’s Nutcracker ballet cancelled as investor pulls out by Matthew Hemley

A dance production starring Adam Cooper that was billed as the world’s first immersive ballet has been cancelled after losing funding from

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:18AM

Don Giovanni review at Grand Opera House, Belfast – ‘a stylish, swaggering production’ by Jane Coyle

Until the inauguration of Northern Ireland Opera in 2010, the region had experienced a sometimes fraught, inconsistent relationship with opera. Under artistic

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:15AM

Feature: Sexuality and Black British life and culture explored in Boy with Beer by Rachel St John

Black History Month may be over, but the concept of Black British-ness is something the artistic word continues to explore. The BBC continues to promote it on our TV screens, and the same is…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 06:12AM

NEWS: Flashdance launches new year-long tour in August 2017 by Press Releases

FLASHDANCE – THE MUSICAL returns to the UK for the first time since 2011, and will arrive at Glasgow King’s Theatre on 31 July 2017 to start a UK tour, finishing in Milton Keynes on 21 J…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:06AM

Where you can see old ‘Lion King’ masks and a pre- ‘Hamilton’ Miranda by Barbara Hoffman

In the heart of Lincoln Center, “A Chorus Line” is still kicking, its sequined top hats just a stone’s throw from Rafiki, “The Lion King” sage, and clips of a pre-“Hamilton” Li…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 06:00AM

Why you should definitely not cuddle Alton Brown by Joe Dziemianowicz

Food Network star serves up "Eat Your Science."

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 06:00AM
Monday, November 21, 2016 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Today on Broadway: Monday, November 21, 2016 by James Marino

Listen: Have You Heard? Mike Pence Saw “Hamilton!” Equity Reaches Off-Broadway Agreement, and More! “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hit…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM

Experts’ Oscars 2017 predictions: ‘La La Land’ still ahead but ‘Fences’ climbing fast by Paul Sheehan

“La La Land” is still far ahead in the Oscar race for Best Picture. Twenty of our 26 Oscar experts derived from major media outlets continue to back Damien Chazelle‘s …

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 05:54AM

‘Madama Butterfly’ by Glyndebourne Opera House by Amanda Avery

The Glyndebourne Opera House brings the performance of “Madama Butterfly” through December 10, 2016 at various venues in England.As a part of Tour 2016, the performance is the Glyndebour…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 05:31AM

‘The Nutcracker’ at Shaftesbury Theatre, London by Amanda Avery

Shaftesbury Theatre in London will be hosting a performance titled “The Nutcracker” by the West London School of Dance on November 27, 2016.This professionally choreographed two-act ball…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 05:24AM

HALF A SIXPENCE – West End by Jonathan Baz

The musical Half a Sixpence bounds into the West End from Chichester, newly adapted by Julian Fellowes, with a spring in its step and an infectious grin. The story of Arthur Kipps, a lowly h…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:23AM

Trump supporters confuse Hamilton the musical with Hamilton the Canadian city by Clarisse Loughrey, Clarisse Loughrey

The Hamilton cast delivered a statement to Vice President-elect Mike Pence when he attended one of the Broadway musical's performances

SOURCE: The Independent at 05:06AM

This Week’s AJ Highlights: “Hamilton” Teaches The Art Of Protest, At Last Some Real Data On Orchestras by Douglas McLennan

This Week: That Mike Pence goes to “Hamilton” story? A textbook protest… Finally – some real data on the health of orchestras… Arts criticism is either being re…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 05:06AM

The Green Room: Is there enough careers advice about backstage jobs? by Thomas Hescott

Meet our panel: We have given our panellists pen-names and used stock images but their biographies reflect their real career details… Susie

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:00AM

How budding technicians diversify the workforce at the Royal Opera House by Nick Smurthwaite

One way of breaking through the traditional class, ethnic and gender-specific parameters of backstage disciplines is by apprenticeships, and few organisations have

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:00AM
Monday, November 21, 2016 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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[WATCH] Lin-Manuel Miranda (‘Moana’) dishes Disney influences, ‘Hamilton’ and going for the EGOT by Chris Beachum

“That’s the hall pass that gets me in the room,” exclaims composer Lin-Manuel Miranda about his ability to craft songs for Broadway, film, and television. During our recen…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 04:27AM

[POLL] 2016 American Music Awards performances: Was Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars or Sting the best of the night? by Daniel Montgomery

The 2016 American Music Awards were held on Sunday night, November 20. The ceremony aired live on ABC and was hosted by Gigi Hadid and Jay Pharoah. But while many prizes were handed out, th…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 04:26AM

‘Falstaff’ by Giuseppe Verdi at San Diego Opera by Isabella Mason

San Diego Opera presents Giuseppe Verdi’s “Falstaff” at San Diego Civic Theatre from February 18 through February 26, 2017 on selected days. (The particular dates when the opera will b…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 04:14AM

Read Hamilton cast's surprise statement to Vice President-elect Mike Pence in full by Clarisse Loughrey, Clarisse Loughrey

'We are alarmed and anxious that your new administration will not protect us,' stated Brandon Dixon

SOURCE: The Independent at 04:06AM
Monday, November 21, 2016 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Opera ‘Madame Butterfly’ at San Francisco Opera by Isabella Mason

Directed by Leslie Swackhamer, opera “Madame Butterfly” takes place at San Francisco Opera that will run through December 4, 2016 on selected days. (The particular dates when the opera w…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 03:44AM

Mike Pence says Hamilton is 'incredible production' and that crowd booing him 'is what freedom sounds like' by Rachael Revesz, Rachael Revesz

Mr Pence did not directly ask for an apology during an interview with Fox News; instead he said the cast was 'talented' and urged people to buy a ticket

SOURCE: The Independent at 03:02AM
Monday, November 21, 2016 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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How Hetain Patel shape-shifted from Spider-Man to 'bad Obama' by Judith Mackrell

He has aped superheroes, written over himself in henna and based a performance around his moustache. Now, accidental dancer Hetain Patel has imagined a post-presidential rampageWhen he was g…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:48AM

Plan your week’s theatre: top tickets by Lyn Gardner

Harry Enfield goes to Hollywood at the Young Vic, Elvis makes a comeback in Manchester, Sacred: Homelands brings a world of theatre to Toynbee Studios – and the festive show season is kick…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:48AM

Section 32 by Arts Review

Presented as a part of Knox City Council’s 2016 Immerse Arts Festival, Section 32 invites Melbourne to experience an ambitious, groundbreaking interactive theatre artwork in an entir…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 02:24AM

Brother of film crew member who died on set says Disney never said sorry

The AP reports that, since 1990, at least 43 people have died on sets in the U.S. and more than 150 have been left with life-altering injuries. Those figures don’t tell the entire story: T…

SOURCE: USA Today at 02:18AM

Uncle Vanya – Red Stitch by Keith Gow

Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya explores the boredom of a few wasted lives playing out on a Russian country estate. It is variously described as a comedy or a tragedy, which heavily depends on the p…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 02:08AM

AP: Too quiet on the set; filming accidents often go untold by Anthony McCartney

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- As hundreds of names scrolled up the screen after 2012's "The Avengers," moviegoers who remained glued to their seats for a taste of the…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 02:07AM

Lasana Shabazz: ‘I believe queer identity is an important topic to explore’ by Georgia Snow

Lasana Shabazz started his career in traditional acting jobs in the UK and Holland, before finding his own voice through solo performance

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM

Mark Shenton’s week: The critic’s version of Groundhog Day by Mark Shenton

While most theatregoers are able to choose which shows they see, critics are sometimes stuck in a professional loop of seeing the

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM

Marie McCarthy: Don’t despair, as generous help is abundant in the theatre industry by Marie McCarthy

In 1889, the Old Clapham Library was opened by social reformer John Lubbock – the man who gave us bank holidays and

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM
Monday, November 21, 2016 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Review: ‘The Divine Sister’ at Fell’s Point Corner Theatre by Gina Jun

Just in time to ring in the holiday cheer and chuckle with a blaze this bustling season, Fells Point Corner Theatre (FPCT) presents the Baltimore premiere of actor/novelist/playwright/drag l…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:45AM

BWW Review: Leigh Silverman and Sutton Foster Discover Fresh Nuances In Intimate SWEET CHARITY by Michael Dale

Ever since it opened in 1966 as the Broadway production that made the Palace Theatre go legit, the final scene of Neil Simon book, Dorothy Fields lyrics and Cy Coleman's music hyper-swinging…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:27AM

The Ensemble in Middle and High School Plays by Lindsay Price

Ensemble Definition A unit or group of complementary parts that contributes to a single effect; all the parts of something considered together and in relation to the whole; the general or to…

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AM

Noah Cyrus Talks Twinning with Miley at AMAs by Young Hollywood

Noah Cyrus Talks Twinning with Miley at AMAs YH is at the American Music Awards where we catch up with the lovely and talented Noah Cyrus, who scoops us on her single "Make Me (Cry)" featuri…

SOURCE: Young Hollywood at 01:00AM

Rick Ross Talks Lady Gaga at AMAs by Young Hollywood

Rick Ross Talks Lady Gaga at AMAs YH catches up with the one, the only, the legendary Rick Ross at the American Music Awards, where he talks cars, Lady Gaga's wardrobe, and his upcoming albu…

SOURCE: Young Hollywood at 01:00AM

G-Eazy Talks Britney Spears at AMAs by Young Hollywood

G-Eazy Talks Britney Spears at AMAs YH chats with hip-hop artist G-Eazy at the American Music Awards where he reveals whom he would love to sit next to during the ceremony and shares his tho…

SOURCE: Young Hollywood at 01:00AM
Monday, November 21, 2016 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Caliban by Arts Review

Exploring the battleground of global climate politics through the eyes of those on the front lines, Western Edge Youth Arts presents the premiere of Caliban at The Coopers Malthouse: 24 �…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 12:43AM

Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend - 11/19-11/20/2016

Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from this weekend Sunday, November 20, 2016 - Sunday, November 20, 2016.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:06AM

Idina Menzel Proudly Stands With Hamilton Following Mike Pence Fiasco by Dee Lockett

There are plenty who may be threatening to boycott Hamilton in the aftermath of vice-president-elect Mike Pence's visit to the show this weekend. To those people, Broadway darling Idina Menz…

SOURCE: Vulture at 12:01AM

Beatles Collectors Lend Artifacts For 'Magical History Tour' At Foxwoods by Susan Dunne

The new exhibit at Foxwoods Resort Casino of Beatles memorabilia, "The Magical History Tour," begins chronologically before the Beatles existed, when John Lennon was playing in his first ban…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 12:00AM

What Makes Alan Menken and Glenn Slater the Head and Heart Team by Ruthie Fierberg

The secret to the partnership behind Tangled, Broadway’s The Little Mermaid, and now A Bronx Tale.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Anastasia Stars Perform at Tonight’s Broadway Dreams Gala Honoring Ahrens and Flaherty by Andrew Gans

Stafford Arima directs the annual Night of Dreams Gala.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

This Day Forward Opens at The Vineyard Tonight by Olivia Clement

The world-premiere production reunites Mark Brokaw and Nicky Silver following their collaboration on The Lyons.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Broadway’s Babies Benefit, Featuring Matt Doyle, Jon Rua, and More, Held Tonight by Michael Gioia

The Cutting Room concert benefits those in need.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Christine Baranski, Matthew Broderick, and More Honor Nathan Lane Tonight by Olivia Clement

Manhattan Theatre Club’s star-studded fall benefit celebrates the two-time Tony winner.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Laura Osnes Puts It in Writing by Olivia Clement

What’s on the star’s bucket list, the one sport she’s good at, and her first job ever.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

What Makes Tony Winners Alan Menken and Glenn Slater the Head and Heart Team by Ruthie Fierberg

The secret to the partnership behind Tangled, Broadway’s The Little Mermaid, and now A Bronx Tale.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

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