Thursday, March 9, 2017 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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The Glass Menagerie review – Sally Field returns to Broadway in style by Alexis Soloski

Belasco Theatre, New YorkThe Oscar winner makes an indelible impression in an unusual and effective take on Tennessee Williams’s American classicEntering the Belasco Theatre for the Broadw…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:48PM

Review: Dismantling ‘The Glass Menagerie’ by Ben Brantley

The director Sam Gold and his cast, led by an intrepid Sally Field, have deconstructed the Tennessee Williams classic. But don’t expect the pieces to be reassembled.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:36PM

Disney Posts Open Casting Call For Guy Ritchie’s Live Action Aladdin by Kaitlin Fontana

When Disney announced a new take on Aladdin, the 4,684th live-action remake (approximately) of one of its classic animated films, the most shocking part of the announcement was two-fold: The…

SOURCE: Vulture at 10:33PM

Review: Sally Field stars in The Glass Menagerie by Brian Scott Lipton

Time – 72 years to be exact – cannot extinguish the power of Tennessee Williams’ great autobiographical play, “The Glass Menagerie...”

SOURCE: cititour.com at 10:25PM

Broadway Review: Sally Field in ‘The Glass Menagerie’ by Gordon Cox

Of all the plays in the American canon, “The Glass Menagerie” seems a most unlikely candidate for deconstruction. But that doesn’t deter director Sam Gold (“Fun Home,” “O…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:00PM

Review: The Glass Menagerie

Sally Field stars in the seventh Broadway revival of an American classic.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:00PM
Thursday, March 9, 2017 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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Review: ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ at Arden Theatre Company by Tim Dunleavy

In 1998, Arden Theatre Company opened their F. Otto Haas Stage with a production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Widely considered one of William Shakespeare’s lightest and most accessible…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:47PM

Theater Review: A Reimagined (and Reinvigorated) Glass Menagerie, With Sally Field by Jesse Green

Surely we have reached the point with Tennessee Williams’s great plays — if not, perhaps, his lesser ones — where it is desirable and even necessary to deploy them in new ways. They ar…

SOURCE: Vulture at 09:20PM

There’s No Place Like Home by Tracey Paleo

Creating a home in the arts is a common occurrence. The camaraderie and shared experiences. Common ground and common goals. Hours and hours spent talking, planning, designing and performing.…

SOURCE: footlights.click at 09:18PM

Emma Watson says Disney's Belle is a real role model

Emma Watson told Baz Bamigboye that she wanted to make sure that Belle - a French village girl who reads and writes - was imbued with a sense of 'adventure, wanderlust and heroism'.

SOURCE: Daily Mail at 09:05PM

‘Glass Menagerie’ with Sally Field: theater review by Joe Dziemianowicz

Director Sam Gold's stark revival of Tennessee Williams' 1945 classic is the eighth Broadway production.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 09:00PM
Thursday, March 9, 2017 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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BWW Review: Ethan Lipton's THE OUTER SPACE Seeks Suburbia Orbiting Mercury by Michael Dale

Five years ago, playwrightcomposerlyricistperformer Ethan Lipton stood on the stage of Joe's Pub as the central character of his solo musical NO PLACE TO GO, explaining the choices he had to…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:54PM

Trump made it onto John Lithgow's list of dream roles by ,

Actor John Lithgow enjoys character acting, from portraying Winston Churchill on 'The Crown' to his new bumbling character Larry Henderson on 'Trial & Error.'      …

SOURCE: USA Today at 08:43PM

Glass Menagerie Review with Sally Field…but no glass menagerie by Jonathan Mandell

Sam Gold, the innovative director who won a Tony for Fun Home, has cast Sally Field in a new Broadway production of Tennessee Williams’ The Glass Menagerie that doesn’t include a glass m…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 08:12PM

She choreographed “Footloose,” now this Denver native is back home with “Little Mermaid” by Mark Jaffe

Lynne Taylor-Corbett is back staging her ballet, "The Little Mermaid" with the Colorado Ballet after adventures in Hollywood and on Broadway.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 08:12PM

Review: ‘Mrs. Miller Does Her Thing’ at Signature Theatre by David Siegel

With gentleness and clear affection for an unexpected heroine, Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner James Lapine has written and directed with a disarming touch an endearing new play “with…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:00PM

Review: Sally Field Is Gritty In Pink For A Smashing ‘Glass Menagerie’ On Broadway by Jeremy Gerard

Sally Field‘s citric, unvarnished performance as Amanda Wingfield is so riveting you may find your focus pulled from the larger picture created by Sam Gold‘s shocking revival of…

SOURCE: Deadline at 08:00PM

Sally Field stars in a 'Glass Menagerie' that breaks the mold by Chris Jones

Surely, no star in the history of Broadway has made a more inauspicious entrance than Sally Field's first appearance as poor Amanda Wingfield in director Sam Gold's starkly unforgiving, most…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 08:00PM
Thursday, March 9, 2017 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Read What Critics Had to Say About the Broadway Revival of The Glass Menagerie by Ryan McPhee

The production, directed by Sam Gold, stars Sally Field and Joe Mantello.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:56PM

Love Allways by Steven Morris

Love Allways  Reviewed by Julio MartinezGloria Gifford Conservatory at Gray StudiosThrough April 23Veteran actress/director Gloria Gifford has called upon over fifty members of her conserva…

SOURCE: stageraw.com at 07:50PM

'You'll Be Back' _ Brian d'Arcy James returns to 'Hamilton' by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- The first King George III from "Hamilton" is ready to put on his crown again....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 07:49PM

Review Roundup: THE GLASS MENAGERIE, with Sally Field & Joe Mantello- Updating Live! by Review Roundups

The revival of The Glass Menagerie opens tonight, March 9, at the Belasco Theatre, starring two-time Academy Award winner Sally Field and two-time Tony Award winner Joe Mantello, joined by F…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:48PM

Liberace Bio Musical Back on Track with New Producer by BroadwayWorld

Following thesuccess of HBO's film BEHIND THE CANDELABRA, executive producer Jerry Weintraub began making moves to bring the legendary Liberace's story to the stage.According to the New York…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:48PM

BAZ BAMIGBOYE ponders who could play 007

Screenwriters Robert Wade and Neil Purvis have been contracted to write the story for the untitled film, known as Bond 25, Baz Bamigboye reveals as he wonders who will take on the role of 00…

SOURCE: Daily Mail at 07:47PM

Rules for Living by Arts Review

In partnership with the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Red Stitch Actors’ Theatre presents Rules For Living by young British playwright Sam Holcroft. This hilarious black comedy …

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 07:40PM

Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? review – Staunton ignites Albee's marital battle by Michael Billington

Harold Pinter theatre, London Imelda Staunton and Conleth Hill are both superb as they trade insults and toy vindictively with their guests in a first-rate revival of an astonishing playThis…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:36PM

WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? Harold Pinter Theatre, WC1 by Libby Purves

THE DARK HEART OF MARRIAGE   One audience tweeter emerged calling James Macdonald’s fine production “exhilarating”. A wet rag after three hours’ exposure to it, I wouldn…

SOURCE: theatrecat.com at 07:29PM

THE GLASS MENAGERIE - Talkin' Broadway's Review by Matthew Murray

Few next-generation directors have proven their understanding of understatement better than Sam Gold.

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 07:09PM

Review: Review: Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (Harold Pinter Theatre)

Imelda Staunton and Conleth Hill star in Edward Albee's superb play

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 07:03PM

The Glass Menagerie with Sally Field: Review and Pics by Jonathan Mandell

Sam Gold, the innovative director who won a Tony for Fun Home, has cast Sally Field in a new Broadway production of Tennessee Williams’ The Glass Menagerie that doesn’t include a glass m…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 07:03PM
Thursday, March 9, 2017 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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“Polaroid Stories” Exposes Street Life, at CAL Playhouse, Berkeley by Tyler Jeffreys

Millennial Notes Naomi Iizuka Mingles Myth with Modern Pain by Tyler Jeffreys Some youths are at risk, others passed that threshold before birth. We may not know their names, but we will cer…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 06:54PM

Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, Harold Pinter Theatre by Heather Neill

Humour and vitriol contend in a tightly orchestrated production of Albee's celebrated playMartha is described in the script of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? as "a large, boisterous wo…

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 06:54PM

Werk! Hamilton's Ladies Donate Their Paychecks to Charity in Honor of International Women's Day by Lindsey Sullivan

The revolution is indeed happening in New York — specifically at the Richard Rodgers Theatre. In honor of International Women's Day on March 8, members of Hamilton's company do…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:54PM

Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Jeremy Shamos of If I Forget by Broadway.com

Jeremy Shamos stops by Broadway.com HQ to chat about If I Forget and more with Beth Stevens.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:54PM

The Little Mermaid Movie Trailer Is Here, But It's Not What You Think by Lindsey Sullivan

Don't tell Lindsay Lohan, but there's already someone playing the Little Mermaid on the big screen, and she's not a cartoon. English actress Poppy Drayton stars in The Little Mer…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:54PM

Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? review starring Imelda Staunton at the Harold Pinter Theatre, London – ‘utterly heartbreaking’ by Mark Shenton

Nobody mines alternating notes of fury and desolation as Imelda Staunton does. Nor strikes such opposing forces of resilience and hopelessness. After

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:53PM

Wanna Go to Agrabah? Casting Underway for Live-Action ALADDIN Movie! by BroadwayWorld

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Guy Ritchie will be helming a live-action re-imagining of Disney's Aladdin. The project marks the latest in a string of upcoming live-action reboots of …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:48PM

This Week in L.A. Theatre by Julio Martinez

IN THE NEWS Westwood’s Geffen Playhouse will present Backstage at the Geffen, a 15th annual fundraising event including an online auction featuring luxury vacations, one-of-a-…

SOURCE: thisstage.la at 06:42PM

Liberace’s sordid life story is hitting the stage by Michael Riedel

After the high ratings and great reviews for “Behind the Candelabra,” HBO’s 2013 ghoulish but absorbing bio about Liberace, producer Jerry Weintraub wanted to turn it into a Broadway m…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 06:38PM

City of Glass review at Home, Manchester – ‘extraordinary visuals’ by Natasha Tripney

When The Jazz Singer announced the arrival of the talkies in 1927, a corner was turned. While this adaption of Paul Auster’s

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:33PM

West End Review: ‘Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?’ With Imelda Staunton by Gordon Cox

“Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” is a play ruined by its reputation. Even people who’ve never seen Edward Albee’s celebrated scorcher know this bruising, bloody, no-holds-barred b…

SOURCE: Variety at 06:30PM

Good Grief by Steven Morris

The post Good Grief appeared first on STAGE RAW - ARTS IN L.A. - SERVED FRESH.

SOURCE: stageraw.com at 06:29PM

On the Couch with Martin Paten by Arts Review

Who is Martin Paten? I am a 50 year-old Maltese/Australian boy from Airport West. I grew up among many weekends spent in Altona amongst the intensity, bonds, fun and flavour of a large exten…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 06:20PM

Disney Calls for Middle Eastern Actors for Aladdin Film by Olivia Clement

The movie musical, which will begin shooting this summer, is on the hunt for its Jasmine and title character.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:19PM

Guthrie Theater Announces 7 Shows for 2017-18 Season by American Theatre Editors

The lineup includes a world premiere play, Shakespeare, a musical, and more.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 06:06PM

Review: The Snare (Jackalope Theatre) by David Gethmann

                    The Snare Written by Samantha Beach at Broadway Armory Park, 5917 N. Broadway (m…

SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 06:06PM
Thursday, March 9, 2017 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Blood Weddings still compelling second time around: review by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

Strong overall acting, visionary direction and beautiful design combine in remount of 2015 co-production.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 05:50PM

Review: ‘Aging Magician,’ a Fable Complete With Complexities by Anthony Tommasini

This hybrid theatrical work, about a children’s book author and the story he hopes to finish, combines elements of opera, drama, puppet show and chorus.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:48PM

Brian d'Arcy James Will Return to Hamilton on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

It's official: he'll be back! Brian d'Arcy James is headed back to Hamilton as King George — this time on Broadway, producer Jeffrey Seller has confirmed. The three-t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:48PM

Live-Action Aladdin to Hold Open Casting Call by Andy Lefkowitz

Here's your chance to star in Disney's next live-action film! An open call is being held for the upcoming Aladdin remake, according to The Hollywood Reporter. British director …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:48PM

How ‘The Force Awakens’ Got J.J. Abrams to Broadway by Gordon Cox

It’s easy to imagine a project that could get J.J. Abrams‘ name on a Broadway marquee. A “Star Wars” stage outing from megaproducer Disney Theatrical Productions, may…

SOURCE: Variety at 05:44PM

Official: Long May He Reign! Brian d'Arcy James Will Rejoin HAMILTON in April by BroadwayWorld

The musical HAMILTON's very first King George III, three-time Tony nominee Brian d'Arcy James, returns to the role for a limited engagement on Broadway starting April 14, it has been announc…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:42PM

‘You’ll Be Back’ — Brian d’Arcy James returns to ‘Hamilton’ by Mark Kennedy

The first King George III from “Hamilton” is ready to put on his crown again.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 05:42PM

She does bad so good: Debra Monk in ‘Mrs. Miller Does Her Thing’ by Peter Marks

Signature Theatre unveils James Lapine’s new play about a bizarre ’60s singing sensation.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 05:42PM

The L.A. Theatre Digest: March 2–March 9 by Patrick Pizzolorusso

The acclaimed Into the Woods tour comes to L.A., Theatre of Note touts two world premieres, Game of Thrones parody shows extend, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:38PM

Caption Contest: Shakespearean Mimes Edition by American Theatre Editors

Play this caption contest and you might win a copy of 'Mr. Burns and Other Plays' by Anne Washburn.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:32PM

Reiner father and son to leave footprints at Chinese Theater

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Carl Reiner and Rob Reiner are set to make history at the TCL Chinese Theatre, becoming the first father and son to jointly leave their footprints in concrete outs…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 05:31PM

John Lithgow's secret to convincingly play Winston Churchill on 'The Crown' by Usa Today, Usa Today

It took more than an accent for the Netflix star to make a believable historical icon.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 05:28PM

Dancer review – tiptoeing around ballet's bad boy by Peter Bradshaw

Dancer Sergei Polunin gets a respectful and useful documentary, but we need a deeper investigation into this amazing dancer, hamstrung by his own demonsThis is a sympathetic, serviceable but…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:24PM

Lewis Black to Host March 12 Jazz Concert in New York by Robert Viagas

The two-time Broadway alum is touring in his solo show Rant, White and Blue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:21PM

Beware, a Notorious Broadway Bomb Is Ticking Again by Erik Piepenburg

From the disco-era — “Rachael Lily Rosenbloom and Don’t You Ever Forget It!” — is getting a new turn in the spotlight at Feinstein’s/54 Below.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:18PM

How King Kong quadrupled in size since 1933 by Sara Stewart

King Kong, one of the most iconic movie monsters in cinematic history, has gone through a lot of changes — most notably, his height, which varied from scene to scene in the first two itera…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 05:09PM

Beauty and the Beast Lyricist Howard Ashman Subject of New Documentary Film by Adam Hetrick

Ashman penned lyrics for Little Shop of Horrors, as well as the Disney favorites The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, and Aladdin.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:07PM

Playbill Will Present Return of Waitress’ Cast Album Karaoke Series by Ryan McPhee

Audience members at three performances will have the chance to sing songs from the show onstage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

Off-Broadway League and United Scenic Artists Ink First Contract by American Theatre Editors

This contract will set minimum fees and workplace rules for designers and craftspeople working Off Broadway.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:00PM

Theater News: Betsy Wolfe and More to Bring Jake Shears Tales of the City to New York

Armistead Maupin will also star in a concert production of the musical inspired by his novel.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM

Theater News: Broadway's A Doll's House, Part 2 to Begin Performances Earlier Than Expected

Sam Gold directs the Broadway-debut play by Lucas Hnath.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM

Theater News: It's Official! Brian d'Arcy James Sets Hamilton Return Date

The Tony nominee originated the role of King George III.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM
Thursday, March 9, 2017 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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First Nighter: Five London Offerings Worth Considering by David Finkle

London—Here’s a small sampling of what’s going on at local theaters, but seemingly in smaller numbers. To boost business

SOURCE: Huffington Post at 04:59PM

The Drama League to Honor Bill Berloni and Michael Greif and 83rd Annual Awards Ceremony Set for 5/19 by BroadwayWorld

The Drama LeagueExecutive Artistic Director Gabriel Stelian-Shanks will honortwo outstanding stage luminaries at this year's83RDAnnual Drama League Awards, set forFridayafternoon,May 19, 201…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:42PM

Babies Will Be Satisfied! HAMILTON Will Get Rockabye Baby Lullaby Album by BroadwayWorld

Half history lesson, half Broadway wildfire hit, the music from Lin-Manuel Miranda's groundbreaking musical 'Hamilton' meets Rockabye Baby onMarch 31. The lullaby series takes eight tracks f…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:42PM

Lyricist Lynn Ahrens is Glad Fans Are Responding Positively to ANASTASIA by Stephanie Wild

Rhapsody Magazine for United Airlines recently talked to ANASTASIA lyricist Lynn Ahrens as she prepares for the show's Broadway opening.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:42PM

A DOLL'S HOUSE, PART 2 Will Now Begin Previews Later This Month by BroadwayWorld

Producer Scott Rudin today announced that Lucas Hnath's new play, A Doll's House, Part 2, will now begin preview performances at Broadway's John Golden Theatre 252 West 45th Street on Thursd…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:42PM

Exclusive Podcast: 'Behind the Curtain' Discusses I LOVE MY WIFE and COLETTE COLLAGE by Behind The Curtain

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

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:42PM

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Will Attempt to Begin Previews Tonight at the Lyceum Theater by BroadwayWorld

TheMischief Theatreproduction ofThe Play That Goes Wrong, the Olivier Award winning West End hit comedy, stumbles onto Broadway and begins performances tonight at theLyceum Theatre.Produced …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:42PM

Dan Harmon, Scott Adsit to headline Chicago Improv Fest by Morgan Greene

Dan Harmon and Scott Adsit will headline the 20th annual Chicago Improv Festival, coming up March 27 to April 2. Harmon, creator of the TV show "Community," will perform a live version of…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 04:40PM

Broadway’s A Doll's House, Part 2 Will Begin Previews Early by Andy Lefkowitz

Producer Scott Rudin today announced that Lucas Hnath’s new play, A Doll’s House, Part 2, will now begin previews at Broadway’s John Golden Theatre on Thursday, March 30, t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:37PM

Odds & Ends: Dear Evan Hansen Moms Show Public School Love, Mark Ruffalo on His Broadway Return & More by Andy Lefkowitz

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. Dear Evan Hansen Moms Tip Their Hats to NY Public Schools Rachel Bay Jones and Jennifer Laura Thompson play moms in Broadway…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:37PM

Review: ‘Sunday in the Park with George’ at Ovations Theatre by Bev Fleisher

How often are you torn between the demands of a profession and finding a satisfactory work/life balance? James Lapine’s book about George Seurat examines the difficulty of finding a solut…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 04:27PM

The struggle, the hopeless fury and the joy of life, all captured by Alvin Ailey Dance by Lewis Segal

Endurance, survival, getting through troubled times: The program that the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater presented at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on Wednesday focused on crucial life l…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 04:10PM

A Doll’s House, Part 2 Sets New Broadway Start Date by Ryan McPhee

The play stars Laurie Metcalf and Chris Cooper.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:09PM

Theater News: Bay Street Theater Announces Its Fourth Annual New Works Festival

The three-day festival will include free readings of plays and musicals in development.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:00PM
Thursday, March 9, 2017 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Once again, Ireland’s young men are leaving her shores. Solas Nua’s new play looks at love and loss in the small town of Coolatully by Keith Loria

With St. Patrick’s Day only a week away, and “Danny Boy” heard in many a pub, Solas Nua, the DC based company dedicated to Irish arts, is presenting the American premiere of…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 03:48PM

MainStreet Theatre Company Announces 2017-18 Season by American Theatre Editors

The TYA theatre’s 12th season will offer three shows for children and families.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:46PM

Michael Greif and Bill Berloni to Be Honored by the Drama League by Andy Lefkowitz

The Drama League will honor two stage greats at this year’s 83rd annual Drama League Awards, set for Friday afternoon, May 19 at the Marriott Marquis Times Square. The 2017 recipients…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:42PM

Miss Saigon Returns by Rino16

Miss Saigon, the Tony Award winning musical by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Shonberg, began previews on March 1, 2017 and is set to open officially on March 23 for a Broadway run through …

SOURCE: culturebytes.org at 03:37PM

DC Theater Friday: Comedy lifts its voice with ‘Fickle’ & ‘Mrs. Miller’ by Nelson Pressley

Kennedy Center brings international directors to town.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 03:32PM

Ted Pappas to Step Down as Artistic Director of Pittsburgh Public Theater by American Theatre Editors

Pappas will leave the company at the end of the 2017-18 season.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:32PM

Offscript: Alternating Lears with Nathaniel Fuller and Stephen Yoakam by American Theatre Editors

On this week's podcast, we talk to two King Lears. Then, the editors discuss Sondheim and the recent spate of artistic director departures.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:25PM

Ojai Playwrights Conference and Gala by Peter Finlayson

A pinch of words, a drop of insight, a shadow of a doubt, a dust of vision, lots of maybes, countless hopes and endless sentiments. You have the ethereal mist that makes up the alchemy of th…

SOURCE: footlights.click at 03:18PM

Christopher Fitzgerald Broadway Scrapbook: Waitress, Forum, Wicked, Barnum and More

Waitress star Christopher Fitzgerald shares photos and stories from his acclaimed, Tony-nominated stage career.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 03:15PM

The Greatest Songs Of The Great American Songbook by Sandi Durell

      by Marilyn Lester   The reliability of a Scott Siegel-produced show can’t be underestimated. In this latest installment of The Greatest Songs of the Great America…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 03:06PM

Review: ‘Cirque du Soleil Toruk – The First Flight’ at Wells Fargo Center by Deb Miller

An original prequel based on James Cameron’s 2009 blockbuster film Avatar, Cirque du Soleil’s touring production of Toruk – The First Flight, now in Philadelphia for a five-day stop at…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 03:02PM

Theater News: Bill Berloni and Michael Greif to Be Honored by the Drama League

The theater artists will be recognized at the organization's 83rd Annual Awards Ceremony.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM
Thursday, March 9, 2017 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Meet the Cast of Greenbelt Arts Center’s ‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’: Part Three: Rachel Pino-Elliot and John Carter by Joel Markowitz

In part two of a series of interviews with the cast of Greenbelt Arts Center’s The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, meet Rachel Pino-Elliot as Schwartzy and John Carter as Leaf Cone…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:57PM

Married People: A Comedy by Steven Morris

The post Married People: A Comedy appeared first on STAGE RAW - ARTS IN L.A. - SERVED FRESH.

SOURCE: stageraw.com at 02:54PM

Basketball Documentary Kicks Off Hartford Jewish Film Festival by Susan Dunne

As the NCAA basketball tournaments get started and Connecticut dives into its annual obsession with bracketology, the Mandell JCC Hartford Jewish Film Festival celebrates basketball, too. It…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 02:51PM

Broadway cast of 'Hamilton' Cast donated salaries for International Women's Day by Gordon Cox

Wednesday was International Women's Day -- but it was also a two-show day for most of Broadway, so not many women in the New York theater industry -- many of whom work onstage and backstage …

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 02:49PM

EXCLUSIVE: Alexis Michelle Performs "All That Jazz"

Alexis Michelle, a New York queen with a flair for theatricality, offered a live performance of "All That Jazz," featuring alumni of the Broadway and touring companies of Chicago.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:48PM

Phoenix Theatre and Arizona State University to Launch Training Program by American Theatre Editors

Phoenix Theatre will offer ASU musical theatre and opera students professional development, resources, and performance spaces.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:46PM

Congressional Chorus’s musical tour of the diversity of America’s music with this year’s cabaret at the Atlas by Keith Loria

For Road Trip, the Congressional Chorus’ 11th annual cabaret, 80 singers, a 20-member specialty dance troupe, and a rockin’ seven-piece band will travel the nation and feature songs that…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 02:42PM

Theatre News: Greater D.C. Area Theatres Announce The Return of the Women’s Voices Theater Festival by Md Theatre Guide News Desk

The seven originating theaters of the Women’s Voices Theater Festival – Arena Stage, Ford’s Theatre, Round House Theatre, Shakespeare Theatre Company, Signature Theatre, Studio Theatre…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 02:42PM

Present Laughter's Tedra Millan on Her Handsy Callback with Kevin Kline, Her 'Badass' Dream Role & More by Broadway.com

Age: "I'm playing 24." Hometown: "I'm from Philly!" Current Role: Tedra Millan is making her Broadway debut as Daphne Stillington, a young admirer (read: f…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:36PM

Tim Minchin Animated Musical Project with Hugh Jackman Is Shut Down by Andy Lefkowitz

Dreamworks has canceled the four-years-in-the-making animated musical project Larrikins, featuring a score by Groundhog Day's Tim Minchin, according to Deadline. The script was being wr…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:36PM

Let's Have Lunch: Backstage at Sunset Boulevard with Michael Xavier, Episode 8: As If We Never Said Goodbye by Broadway.com

In the final episode of Let's Have Lunch, Michael Xavier and the cast of Sunset Boulevard offer you a video valentine that is simply unforgettable.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:36PM

Borderlands Theater Raises Funds to Close Budget Gap by American Theatre Editors

The Tucson theatre hopes to fill a budgeting gap left after not receiving a $20,000 grant.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:35PM

Date Set for Drama League Awards; Special Award Recipients Announced by Andrew Gans

The 83rd annual ceremony will be held at the Marriott Marquis Times Square.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:35PM

‘Midwestern Gothic’ musical: There’s a quite creepy gaze on the meadow by Geoffrey Himes

The world premiere at Signature explores dark corners of life in isolated Middle America.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 02:32PM

Theater Time Review: "Linda" by Joseph Cervelli

Among the best of the season, thus far. Review will be in Community Life newspapers and on northjersey.com next week.

SOURCE: Theater Time at 02:30PM

On RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 9, Alexis Michelle Brings Broadway Flair to the Competition by Ryan McPhee

The New York drag queen shares how she brought a Broadway-level performance to the season premiere party.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:25PM

THE PRICE's Danny DeVito in Talks to Join Disney's Live-Action DUMBO Film by TV News Desk

Deadline reports that Danny DeVito, currently making his Broadway debut in THE PRICE, is in talks to join Tim Burton's live-action reboot of DUMBO for Walt Disney Studios.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:24PM

Karen Mason Toplines an Evening of Kander & Ebb Showstoppers by Robert Viagas

The concert will play venues in Manhattan and New Jersey.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:20PM

Reviewing Al Pacino, Broadway’s Collateral Damage And Air For Sale, Cheap: Gerard & Roth by Jeremy Gerard

EXCLUSIVE: Deadline theater critic Jeremy Gerard and Jujamcyn Theatres president Jordan Roth discuss the hottest topics on the Rialto, the only precondition being: no holds barred. GERARD: I…

SOURCE: Deadline at 02:16PM

Alliance Theatre Announces Mobile 2017-18 Season by American Theatre Editors

The theatre will mount its shows in 12 venues across Atlanta.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:14PM

Danny DeVito, Currently Making His Broadway Debut, Boards Disney’s Live-Action Dumbo by Adam Hetrick

DeVito, who can be seen in Arthur Miller's The Price, has just signed on for the Tim Burton remake of the animated film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:14PM

Faust x2 review – Ian McDiarmid's Goethe drama is a devil of a time by Lyn Gardner

Watermill, BagnorAdapted by and starring McDiarmid, this account of the Faustian pact features a fine Mephisto but doesn’t succeed in bringing the play into the 21st centuryRegrets? We all…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:12PM

Kelli O’Hara and Danny Burstein Set for MasterVoices Spring Benefit by Andrew Gans

Ted Sperling is the artistic director of the company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:09PM

Review: In Other Words, The Hope Theatre by India-Inés Levy

In Other Words, written by and starring Matthew Seigar, is an emotionally charged insight into the depressing realities of dementia. Directed by Paul Brotherston, the seventy-minute piece ex…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 02:06PM

TBT: 'Sweeney' Stripped Naked by Rob Weinert-Kendt

Michael Cerveris, Patti LuPone, Manoel Felciano, and Donna Lynne Champlin in "Sweeney Todd" (photo by Paul Kolnik)It's hardly controversial that Sweeney Todd is Sondheim's masterpiece (and, …

SOURCE: The Wicked Stage at 02:03PM

Theater News: Danielle Brooks, Barrett Foa, and More Added to Vineyard Gala Lineup

The evening will also include appearances by Brandon Victor Dixon, Bebe Neuwirth, and others.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM

Theater News: Dear Evan Hansen Stars to Present at Shubert Foundation High School Theatre Festival

Rachel bay Jones and Jennifer Laura Thompson will attend the annual event at the Music Box Theatre.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM
Thursday, March 9, 2017 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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The Revolution’s Happening in New York: Hamilton Cast Donated Their International Women’s Day Salaries to Charity by Devon Ivie

You better know they’re going to include women in the sequel. In support of both Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day on Wednesday, a group of Hamilton cast members chos…

SOURCE: Vulture at 01:52PM

9 Composers Collaborate With Jaclyn Backhaus on New Musical Folk Wandering by Olivia Clement

The world-premiere production from Pipeline Theatre Company will debut next spring.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:43PM

'The Glass Menagerie': Theater Review

Sally Field and Joe Mantello star in director Sam Gold's stripped-down reinterpretation of Tennessee Williams' memory play 'The Glass Menagerie,' about a writer's conflicted escape from his …

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:35PM

Mary-Louise Parker and Denis Arndt Will Bring Heisenberg to L.A. by Andy Lefkowitz

Manhattan Theatre Club’s recent Broadway play Heisenberg is headed to Los Angeles. The new work by Simon Stephens, who won a Tony for The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time,…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:32PM

Who’s making that racket? None other than Debra Monk, as Mrs. Miller. by Peter Marks

The veteran actress is starring at Signature Theatre as a tone-deaf ’60s novelty singer.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 01:32PM

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead at the Old Vic – review round-up by Fergus Morgan

Tom Stoppard’s Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead is the ultimate fringe success story: a student production of an unknown play, abused by all but

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 01:24PM

Danielle Brooks, John Tartaglia, and More Join Vineyard Theatre's 10th Anniversary Celebration of [title of show] by BroadwayWorld

Vineyard Theatre's Artistic Directors Douglas Aibel and Sarah Stern announce that Joanna Gleason and Chris Sarandon are set to host the 2017 Gala Fundraiser celebrating the 10th anniversary …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:18PM

Cirque du Soleil PARAMOUR Begins Final Six Weeks Of Broadway Run by BroadwayWorld

Cirque du Soleil Theatrical's smash production of Cirque du Soleil Paramour, the organization's first created specifically for Broadway begins its final six weeks on Broadway. As previously …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:18PM

Rachel Bay Jones and Jennifer Laura Thompson to Participate in Shubert High School Theatre Festival by BroadwayWorld

Rachel Bay JonesandJennifer Laura Thompson,who play moms in the hit Broadway musicalDear Evan Hansenand are both moms to teenagers in real life, will serve as presenters in theShubert Founda…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:18PM

‘Hamilton’ Cast Members Donated Salaries for International Women’s Day by Gordon Cox

Wednesday was International Women’s Day — but it was also a two-show day for most of Broadway, so not many women in the New York theater industry — many of whom work onstag…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:10PM

Approaching Cybersecurity Risk Management At Any Organization by Michael Kaiser

As technology evolves and advances, organization leaders have a growing understanding that cybersecurity is a critical issue

SOURCE: Huffington Post at 01:06PM

Review: Heart of Darkness, OMNIBUS by Alice Devoy

Although they set themselves on a task as brave, and almost as challenging, as that of our exploring protagonist, Marlow, this arresting production Heart of Darkness by Scandal and Gallows T…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 01:03PM

LA CAGE AUX FOLLES – Touring by Thom Dibdin

High kicks and high camp dominate La Cage Aux Folles, at the Playhouse, as it explodes in a glorious melange of sequins, feathers and a timely political message wrapped up in an over-sugared…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PM

Theater News: Growing Up Gonzales to Open at Medicine Show Theatre

Felix Rojas pens and directs a new solo show set in 1970s Bronx.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM

Final Bow: Final Bow: Jitney's Carra Patterson Is the Only Woman at the Station

Broadway's first "Rena" shares highlights from her time with the last jewel in August Wilson's crown.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM

Theater News: $10 #Ham4Ham Lottery Announced for Hamilton in San Francisco

Forty-four lottery tickets will be sold for every performance.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM
Thursday, March 9, 2017 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Snooze’s former chef is about to bring a new breakfast joint, Morning Collective, to South Broadway by Allyson Reedy

We have a feeling that people are going to be lining up pretty early for items like the Stacked Three Lil Pigs Benedict with coffee-braised pork belly, ham and aged cheddar tots.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 12:51PM

Jason Robert Brown, Ben Vereen, and More Honor Stephen Schwartz at TADA! Gala by Hannah Vine

The Wicked composer is the 2017 TADA! honoree.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:45PM

Miriam Colón: Opening Doors by American Theatre Editors

Even after New York's Puerto Rican Traveling Theater found a permanent home, its tireless founder never rested in her passionate artistry and advocacy.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:41PM

Cynthia Erivo and Leslie Odom Jr. Will Go It Solo at the Kennedy Center by Andrew Gans

The concerts are part of the Renée Fleming Voices series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:40PM

Theater Review: HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH (National Tour) by Lawrence Bommer

PLEASE, SIR, I WANT SOME MORE INCHES “I’m the new Berlin Wall. Try to tear me down!” That defiant dare marks the flaming arrival of Hedwig Schmidt, survivor-heroine of John Cameron Mit…

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 12:37PM

‘Kong: Skull Island’ Director Says Movie Is ‘King Kong’ Meets ‘Apocalypse Now’ by Will Thorne

With ’70s rock tunes blaring and the dark figure of a life-sized King Kong looming in the background, Wednesday night’s “Kong: Skull Island” L.A. premiere truly felt …

SOURCE: Variety at 12:36PM

The Love Witch — wonderfully, transcendentally batty

Lush colours and laughs aplenty in a film that’s lighter than its director lets on

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:35PM

Elle — Isabelle Huppert in a tale of sex, lies and video games

Paul Verhoeven stress-tests political correctness by blending rape and blithe amorality

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:35PM

Kong: Skull Island — stars, skirmishes and an overgrown ape

Tom Hiddleston and Brie Larson lead a film that does action better than Vietnam allegory

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:35PM

Catfight — all-female slam-bang fist fighting

The claws come out as two former friends get caught up in a bloody feud

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:35PM

Limehouse at Donmar Warehouse: it’s my party and i’ll leave if I want to

Steve Waters imagines a 1981 meeting at which the Labour Gang of Four resolved to set up the SDP

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:35PM

The Arts on the Stamps of the World — March 9 by Doug Briscoe

An Arts Fuse regular feature: the arts on stamps of the world.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 12:32PM

Theatre News: Dates confirmed for Jersey Boys UK tour

The show, which is about Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, is about to close in the West End

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 12:32PM

Jersey Boys announces second UK tour by Georgia Snow

Jersey Boys has announced it is to tour the UK and Ireland again, beginning in December. The musical, which closes in the

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:32PM

Review: ‘Linda’ at Manhattan Theatre Club by Richard Seff

I don’t know all the works of author Penelope Skinner, but based on The Village Bike and the currently running New York production of Linda, I suspect she is now on the short list of t…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:30PM

‘Avatar’ rides at Disney World previewed on ‘GMA’ in advance of May 27 opening [WATCH] by Paul Sheehan

If the news that the “Avatar” sequels are gearing up production got you excited to revisit the world of Pandora, you won’t have to wait until James Cameron gets the first…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 12:30PM

NEWS: Nick Giles announces final season as Shoreditch Town Hall director by Press Releases

Nick Giles today announces his final season as Director of Shoreditch Town Hall which features brand new work from some of the UK’s most cutting-edge artists and returning productions from…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:30PM

Howard Hodgkin, painter, 1932-2017

The British artist who was unique in absorbing every postwar trend

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:28PM

Chance the Rapper and Lin-Manuel Miranda have the same kind of savvy by Chris Jones

There are some fascinating similarities emerging between Chance the Rapper and Lin-Manuel Miranda. For starters, both of these artists — one from Chicago, one from New York — clearly kno…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 12:25PM

Spotlight On...Nat Cassidy by Michael Block

Name: Nat CassidyHometown: I was born in Raleigh, NC, and raised in Phoenix, AZEducation: BFA from the University of Arizona, post-graduate work in the School of Hard KnockzSelect Credits: L…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 12:24PM

Could Nick Jonas Play the Title Hearthrob in Bye Bye Birdie? Jennifer Lopez Says 'His Name Has Come Up' by Lindsey Sullivan

We love you, Jonas, oh yes we do! NBC's Bye Bye Birdie star and executive producer Jennifer Lopez recently stopped by Watch What Happens Live, and of course she received a question about…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:24PM

Off-Broadway Whodunit Shear Madness Will End Run by Andy Lefkowitz

Say it isn't so! The off-Broadway show Shear Madness will end its run at the Davenport Theatre on April 23. A staple of Boston theater (currently at the Charles Playhouse), Shear Madness…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:24PM

Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Becomes Fastest-Selling Family Film in History by Movies News Desk

Fandango managing editor Erik Davis tells Mashable.com today that Disney's highly-anticipated live-action BEAUTY AND THE BEAST has already surpassed 'Finding Dory' in ticket pre-sales, becom…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:12PM

Amanda, Laura, Tom & Jim- Meet the Cast of Broadway's Newest THE GLASS MENAGERIE by BroadwayWorld

The revival ofThe Glass Menagerie opens tonight, March 9, at the Belasco Theatre, with a cast of some Broadway vets as well as a fresh face.Get to know the company before they take their ope…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:12PM

Brad Kane to Host Sing-Along at Tribeca Film Fest's Anniversary Screening of Disney's ALADDIN by Movies News Desk

To honor the 25th anniversary of Disney's 1992 ALADDIN, the Tribeca Film Festival has announced that Brad Kane, the singing voice behind the title character, will host a sing-along prior to …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:12PM

VIDEO: Nick Jonas to Star in NBC's BYE BYE BIRDIE LIVE? J-Lo Teases 'Name Has Come Up' by TV News Desk

On last night's WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE, actress and singer Jennifer Lopez shared some details about starring in the future NBC musical BYE BYE BIRDIEand teases that Nick Jonas' name 'has co…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:12PM

Musicians Taking Center Stage on Broadway

Some musicians are trading their usual spot in the orchestra pit for a place on the stage in several Broadway shows including the revivals of “Sunday in the Park With George” and “Sun…

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal at 12:05PM

Beyond the Argument: Art as Antidote by [email protected] (adewunmi)

By Jonathan Wei. Executive Director Jonathan Wei meditates on war and the military, advocating art as an investigative tool for understanding and transformation.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 12:04PM

Murdoch, the Coughing Major and a Kids Company musical: theatre gets real by Mark Lawson

A rush of new plays offer fictionalised versions of Labour’s 1981 split, the revamp of the Sun, a TV quizshow scandal and other real events. Playwrights James Graham and Steve Waters discu…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:03PM

Initial Dates Announced for Second Jersey Boys Tour of U.K. and Ireland by Andrew Gans

The tour will launch in December in Birmingham.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:03PM

How Did Anthony Rosenthal Book Newsies? by Playbill Staff

The young Falsettos star joins Tyler Mount for a game of trivia, to answer questions from fans and reveal how he got his start.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02PM

REVIEW: ‘Significant Other’ at Broadway’s Booth Theatre by #cota

By Meredith Ganzman Will Jordan ever meet a nice guy and settle down? That’s the subject of Significant Other, the new play by Joshua Harmon (Bad Jews). But Jordan is not just the straight…

SOURCE: centerontheaisle.com at 12:01PM

‘Hamilton’ cast album certified triple platinum as sales hit 3 million by Paul Sheehan

Lin-Manuel Miranda may have lost his first Oscar race at the end of February — he was up for Best Song for “How Far I’ll Go” from “Moana” but was bested …

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 12:00PM

INTERVIEW: Spotlight On…Dark Vanilla Jungle Director Samson Hawkins by Helen McWilliams

Dark Vanilla Jungle is running at Theatre N16 from 25 March to 31 March 2017. Break A Leg chatted to Director, Samson Hawkins about the production.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PM

Theater News: Brian d'Arcy James May Return to Broadway as Hamilton's King George

The Tony nominee will take on the role he originated off-Broadway.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM

L.A. theater openings, March 12-19: 'The Cruise' and more by Matt Cooper

This week: A new comedy about colonialism and Caribbean-cruise industry, and a new drama about the possible consequences of building a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border. Kevin Carr One-man show…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 12:00PM
Thursday, March 9, 2017 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Are You Smarter Than a Seventh Grader w/ Anthony Rosenthal | THE TYLER MOUNT VLOG

On this week's episode I test my seventh grade knowledge against Falsetto's star, Anthony Rosenthal. SUBSCRIBE TO THE TYLER MOUNT VLOGCONTACT TYLER:ONLINE:►Instagram: @TylerG…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:58AM

National Ballet’s Pinocchio arrives with on-the-nose timing by Martha Schabas

British choreographer Will Tuckett’s interest in the classic tale dates back well before our latest anxiety over the elusiveness of truth

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 11:55AM

Review: Decibels, Lion and Unicorn Theatre by Jessica Handscomb

With absolutely no set, a solitary prop being a mug of tea, and on the dark stage of the Lion and Unicorn Theatre, Stephanie (Elaine Fellows) takes us on a journey known as Decibels. A rathe…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 11:54AM

Review: The Understudy, Canal Cafe Theatre by Isaac Ouro

Theresa Rebeck’s The Understudy, a masterful piece of contemporary writing, is given its fair dues in Russell Lucas’ captivating production. It is slick, clever, and very funny; and a ha…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 11:54AM

Ayr Gaiety Theatre fears closure after council funding cut by Thom Dibdin

The Gaiety Theatre in Ayr has had a third of its council funding cut, in a move that the venue has said

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:47AM

Shear Madness to Close Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

The interactive whodunit is playing its last weeks at the Davenport Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:37AM

Former actor launches 200-seat Barn Theatre in Cirencester by Tim Bano

A new 200-seat theatre is to open in Cirencester later this year. The Barn Theatre, which is attached to grade II-listed Ingleside

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:32AM

Wakefield drama school CAPA faces closure by Giverny Masso

A performing arts college rated ‘outstanding’ is facing closure after plans to turn it into a stand-alone free school backfired. CAPA College

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:32AM

Sky Arts to sponsor National Theatre Live by Georgia Snow

Sky Arts has been announced as the first headline sponsor for National Theatre Live in the UK. The partnership will launch with

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:32AM

Bill Condon: From ‘Beauty and the Beast’ movie to ‘A Star is Born’ stage musical by Paul Sheehan

Director Bill Condon just finished his live-action remake of the 1991 Best Picture nominee “Beauty and the Beast.” Now comes word that he is going to helm a stage version of th…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 11:30AM

A Star Is Born Stage Musical Back in Development with Director Bill Condon by Andy Lefkowitz

Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures, the company blessing us this season with Broadway’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, is reviving another musical property: the first-ever stage adaptat…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:18AM

'Jersey Boy's At Bushnell; 'Assassins' At Yale Rep by Christopher Arnott

Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman's envelope-pushing 1990 musical "Assassins" offers a nightmarish gathering of men from throughout American history who have one thing in common: They tried …

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 11:15AM

Lightwire Theater to illuminate Playhouse Square this weekend (photos) by Laura Demarco, The Plain Dealer

Playhouse Square's Ohio Theatre will light up this weekend - in the dark. New Orleans' Lightwire Theater is bringing its Dino-Light show to the theater.

SOURCE: Cleveland.com at 11:11AM

Marie Wallace: From the Follies to the Film Colony by Trav S.D.

A few tidbits on Marie Wallace (1895-1961),whom I came across in Marjorie Farnsworth’s Ziegfeld Follies book. She was born in Massachusetts to parents who’d emigrated from Irela…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 11:06AM

Photo Coverage: Broadway Unites in Times Square for International Women's Day! by Jessica Fallon Gordon

Yesterday, March 8th was International Women's Day. While many celebratedand demonstratedfor women's rights around the world with 'A Day Without A Woman,' ladies on Broadway in the midst of …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:06AM

VIDEO: Mark Ruffalo Talks Returning to Broadway in THE PRICE by BroadwayWorld

Mark Ruffalo stopped by this morning's GOOD MORNING AMERICA to discusshis return to Broadway for the first time in ten years in THE PRICE.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:06AM

Broadway Weekly Buying Guide, Presented by SeatGeek: March 9, 2017 by BroadwayWorld

Looking to buy last minute tickets to a Broadway show Don't know what to see Trying to find a theater

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:06AM

OSLO's Jefferson Mays Admits to Still Getting Stage Fright by Stephanie Wild

Rhapsody Magazine for United Airlines recently talked to Jefferson Mays as he prepares to begin previews for his new play, Oslo.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:06AM

Matt Doyle, Emily Skeggs & More Will Perform at Point Foundation Gala by BroadwayWorld

Point Foundation will honor Emmy Award-winning actress and star of Netflix's 'Orange is the New Black' Uzo Aduba, and Academy Award-winning writer and director Dustin Lance Black, at the ann…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:06AM

A DIY Home Remedy for Focus Groups.

I’m a big believer in research. Broadway has gotten a lot better about this subject over the years, but we’re still one of the few industries that will spend $15 million to devel…

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

A PROFOUNDLY AFFECTIONATE, PASSIONATE DEVOTION TO SOMEONE (-NOUN) – Royal Court Theatre by Shanine Salmon

Calling the play “Love” would mean the horror of upper case, a masculine take on a universal. Why are we talking about gendered language? Because it’s the play’s structuring theme.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM

She choreographed her way from Rancho Cordova to Broadway

Peggy Hickey will tell you that as far as she’s concerned, “all roads lead to Sacramento.” It’s a curious observation coming from a choreographer who lives in Los Angeles while ̷…

SOURCE: The Sacramento Bee at 11:00AM

Photo Flash: Ethan Lipton's The Outer Space Opens at the Public Theater

Leigh Silverman directs the new musical.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00AM

Michael J. Fox, Martin Short to receive Governor General’s lifetime award by Marsha Lederman

Other laureates include Jean Beaudin, Brigitte Haentjens and Yves Sioui Durand

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 11:00AM

Art: Best of Second Saturday -- The Sacramento Bee

E Street Gallery ↑ Aleris Hart’s “Shaman Dancers Under the Moon” is included in “Totem Spirits in Art,” an exhibition of painting, sculpture, jewelry and printmaking by artists f…

SOURCE: The Sacramento Bee at 11:00AM
Thursday, March 9, 2017 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Off-Broadway Designers Negotiate First-Ever Contract by Olivia Clement

The three-year agreement will go into effect in July.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM

Tribeca Film Festival Will Offer 25th Anniversary Screening of Disney’s Aladdin by Andrew Gans

The celebration will feature a performance from the film’s original star.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:52AM

Review: All of Me, VAULT Festival by Alice Devoy

If you ever thought isolation and addiction were the wrong topics for a comedy then, please, think again. All of Me depicts pain and suffering with high levels of panache, black humour, and …

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 10:48AM

Review: Swifties, Theatre N16 by Josephine Balfour-Oatts

Sitting above The Bedford Arms in Balham, Theatre N16 is currently home to Tom Stenton’s Swifties – a twenty-first century reimagining of Jean Genet’s The Maids. Directed by Luke Davie…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 10:48AM

AT&T Expands Free Movie-Ticket Deal to DirecTV and Internet Subs, Adds Cinemark Theaters by Todd Spangler

AT&T is aiming to herd more moviegoers into theaters with its buy-one-get-one-free ticket offer for customers — though it’s still limited to Tuesday screenings. The telco announc…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:39AM

'Hamilton' Cast Donates Salaries on International Women's Day to Charity

"We thank all the women in this building for being here today and celebrating with us."read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:38AM

NEWS: Steve Furst leads fifth annual First Festival of Solo Performances by Press Releases

The annual FIRST Festival of Solo Performances returns to London's Tristan Bates for its fifth year. Steve Furst’s one-man comedy show Steve Furst: In Character headlines the festival, whi…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:30AM

Hamilton Will Offer Digital Lottery in San Francisco by Andrew Gans

The Lin-Manuel Miranda musical kicks off its national tour March 10 at the SHN Orpheum Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:27AM

Bright Star’s Carmen Cusack Returns to the New York Stage by Robert Viagas

She’s singing numbers from the show, plus original compositions.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:16AM

Wicked's Kara Lindsay Talks Kissing Jeremy Jordan on the Big Screen in Newsies, Which Fiyero Is 'Too Cool' for Her & More by Broadway.com

Wicked's Kara Lindsay spills on what it's like go from growing up "painfully shy" to kissing Newsies co-star Jeremy Jordan on the big screen. Plus: she plays a leading…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:12AM

Brian d'Arcy James May Return to Hamilton on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

He'll be back! Brian d'Arcy James could be headed back to Hamilton as King George III — this time on Broadway — according to Deadline. The three-time Tony nominee, rece…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:12AM

Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of THE OUTER SPACE at the Public by Jennifer Broski

The Public Theaterpresents the world premiere ofEthan Lipton'sThe Outer Space, directed byLeigh Silverman. THE OUTER SPACE opened just last night, March 8 in Joe's Pub at The Public.The Oute…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:03AM

BWW Interview: Arthur Darvill Talks UK Premiere of HONEYMOON IN VEGAS by Marianka Swain

Arthur Darvill's work ranges from TV shows like Doctor Who, Broadchurch and Legends of Tomorrow to starring in Once in the West End and on Broadway, as well as composing music for projects l…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:03AM

THE FIRST HIPPO ON THE MOON – Touring by Helen McWilliams

Les Petits Theatre Company are currently touring with a stage version of The First Hippo On The Moon which is a number one best selling children’s book by David Walliams. The story takes y…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00AM

Sally Field in ‘The Glass Menagerie’ on Broadway: A Tony on the way to EGOT? by Paul Sheehan

Sally Field already has two Oscars and three Emmys. She opens on Broadway Thursday in a revival of “The Glass Menagerie” and the advance word is that she could well win a Tony Aw…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 10:00AM
Thursday, March 9, 2017 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Brace for a Stage Version of A Star Is Born, in Addition to That Bradley Cooper-Lady Gaga Movie That Is Still Happening by Jackson McHenry

It’s 2017, and suddenly Hollywood loves old Hollywood musicals. Blame La La Land! Anyway, after the news last fall that Warner Bros. green-lit a new film adaptation of A Star Is Born — s…

SOURCE: Vulture at 09:53AM

Limehouse review – timely account of Labour's 1981 split is beautifully acted by Michael Billington

Donmar Warehouse, LondonRoger Allam is astonishing as Roy Jenkins in this drama about how the ‘gang of four’ left Labour to form the SDPSteve Waters likes to peep behind closed doors. In…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:48AM

GRACE NOTES: Thursday, March 9, 2017 by Susan Grace

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SOURCE: Grace Notes Subscription at 09:46AM

Review: Hamlet, Almeida Theatre by Hattie Pierce

Robert Icke’s Hamlet, at Almeida Theatre, has been eagerly anticipated, particularly since the announcement that Andrew Scott would be playing the lead. Icke’s productions of Oresteia an…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 09:42AM

Review: Killer, Shoreditch Town Hall by Franciska Éry

I walk out of Killer with relief, a huge grin, and a lingering chill down my spine. Above all, I want more, and that’s how I know that the play has done its best. Philip Ridley’s…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 09:42AM

A shattering 'Cabaret' breaks expectations at the Fox by Judith Newmark St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Jon Peterson and Leigh Ann Larkin deliver chilling performances

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 09:36AM

Local fashion publication lists STL's 'Top 50 Women' by Joe Holleman St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Gazelle STL offers roster to honor Women's History Month

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 09:36AM

Lucinda Williams will play an intimate show at Contemporary Art Museum by From Staff Reports

The Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis will host "An Evening With Lucinda Williams" on April 25 at CAM. Williams also performs the following night at the Pageant.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 09:36AM

Manchester International Festival Announces 2017 Slate of New Commissions and World Premieres by Mark Shenton

Season includes work by Jane Horrocks and Simon Stephens.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:35AM

Family musical for deaf audiences to tour the UK by Georgia Snow

A family musical created specifically for deaf audiences is to tour the UK later this year. Oliver in the Overworld features fully

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:33AM

A Star Is Born Stage Musical in Development with Director Bill Condon by Andy Lefkowitz

Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures, the company blessing us this season with Broadway’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, has another musical property up its sleeve: the first-ever stage a…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:32AM

Broadway's Amélie Musical Will Record a Cast Album by Andy Lefkowitz

The score for the new Broadway musical Amélie will be preserved as a cast album, producers announced today. The show begins performances today at the Walter Kerr Theatre and opens Mon…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:32AM

Glen Walford: ‘I got Willy Russell to play Shirley Valentine after a bottle of wine’ by Nick Smurthwaite

Soon after she took over the running of the Liverpool Everyman in the 1980s, Glen Walford invited local hairdresser-turned-playwright Willy Russell to

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:32AM

How European Capitals of Culture Aarhus and Pafos plan to leave legacies by Nick Awde

As a creation of the monolithic European Commission, the European Capital of Culture model has proved remarkably mobile in the way it

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:32AM

NEWS: Manchester International Festival announces 2017 programme by Press Releases

Manchester International Festival has today announced John McGrath’s inaugural programme for the 2017 event, which runs Thursday 29 June to Sunday 16 July 2017.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:30AM

Okieriete Onaodowan to Host 3rd Annual Shubert Foundation High School Theatre Festival by Jazmine Harper-Davis

Before picking up the accordion for his upcoming run in Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812, Okieriete “Oak” Onaodowan, from the original cast of Hamilton, will host the thir…

SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 09:12AM

Features: Let's Talk About Sets: Michael Taylor on What The Butler Saw

Taylor talks about how he designed the set for Joe Orton's play

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 09:12AM

Review: The Outer Space at curtainup.com/ by Elyse Sommer

Ethan Lipton's story-telling solo musical with a sci-fi angle

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 09:10AM

Review: Dolphins And Sharksat curtainup.com/ by Charles Wright

James Anthony Tyler's play is at once an old-fashioned chronicle of office intrigue and an up-to-the-minute picture of conditions at the lower end of the urban food chain. .

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 09:09AM

Livestreaming Poetry as Revolt at the Martin E. Segal Theatre Center, New York—Mon, Mar 13 by [email protected] (thea)

By HowlRound TV. The Martin E. Segal Theatre Center and the Nuyorican Poets Cafe in New York City present Poetry as Revolt: Spoken word reflections after the Age of Obama, livestreaming on t…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 09:00AM

Livestreaming a Performing Arts and Disability panel from the AXIS Dance Company Residency at Boston University—Mon, Mar 13 by [email protected] (thea)

By HowlRound TV. The AXIS Dance Company Residency at Boston University presents a Performing Arts and Disability: Leadership, Inclusion, and Training Symposium panel discussion featuring reg…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 09:00AM

Music News: Phillipa Soo, Adam Chanler-Berat, and Stars of Amélie Will Record Cast Album

Warner Music Group will release the CD this spring.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:00AM

Theater News: Beauty and the Beast's Bill Condon to Direct New Stage Version of A Star Is Born

The musical will feature classic tunes by Harold Arlen and Ira Gershwin.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:00AM

THE DIARY OF A TEENAGE GIRL – Southwark Playhouse by Jonathan Baz

Southwark Playhouse's website describes The Diary Of A Teenage Girl as "a coming of age adventure of a San Francisco teenager who begins a secret affair with her mother's boyfriend". Rarely …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM
Thursday, March 9, 2017 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Magnifique! AMELIE Cast Recording in the Works; Digital Release Set for May by BroadwayWorld

Producers just announced the Original Broadway Cast Recording of the much anticipated AMELIE, A NEW MUSICAL, by a new imprint of the Warner Music Group. The original Broadway cast recording …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:54AM

Documentary on Late, Oscar-Winning Lyricist Howard Ashman in the Works by BroadwayWorld

In a recent interview with Laughingplace.com, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST producer Don Hahn revealed that he is currently working on a documentary about the late, Oscar-winning lyricist Howard Ashm…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:54AM

Breaking News: BEAUTY & THE BEAST's Bill Condon Will Direct Stage Adaptation of A STAR IS BORN by BroadwayWorld

Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures has just announced that Academy Award winner Bill Condon Disney's Beauty amp the Beast, Gods and Monsters, Chicago and Dreamgirls will direct the first stage ad…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:54AM

Manchester International Festival announces full 2017 programme by Georgia Snow

The world premiere of a new work directed by Thomas Ostermeier and a musical drama created by Jane Horrocks feature on John

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:50AM

Faust X 2 review at Watermill Theatre, Newbury – ‘a punchy retelling’ by Mike Rowbottom

The legend of Faust(us) is one of the most captivating morality tales of them all – and Faust X 2, starring Ian

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:43AM

Opera for babies joins New Order at Manchester international festival by Helen Pidd North Of England Editor

Highlights to include series of intimate shows by pop band and pioneering piece of music theatreA musical about Lancashire’s cotton industry, an opera for babies and New Order reworking th…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:42AM

Will Brian d’Arcy James Return to Hamilton? by Ryan McPhee

The Tony nominee, who originated the role of King George III Off-Broadway, may reprise his role on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:41AM

Bill Condon Signs On For ‘A Star Is Born’ Stage Musical by Jeremy Gerard

Just in time for the premiere of his live-action Beauty & The Beast film, Chicago and Dreamgirls helmer Bill Condon has signed on to develop a stage adaptation of A Star Is Born, based …

SOURCE: Deadline at 08:30AM

NEWS: Anne Reid & James Bolam star in tour of Alistair Beaton’s FRACKED! by Press Releases

Anne Reid and James Bolam star Alistair Beaton's environmental black comedy FRACKED! OR: PLEASE DON'T USE THE F-WORD on tour.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:30AM

Today on Broadway: Thursday, March 9, 2017 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Brian d’Arcy James to Make “Hamilton” Broadway Debut, Bill Condon Bringing “A Star is Born” to Broadway, and Roundabout Doc Wins Prize. “Today on …

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 08:30AM

Bill Condon to Direct ‘A Star Is Born’ Stage Musical for Warner Bros. by Gordon Cox

Bill Condon, the director of the live-action version of “Beauty and the Beast” that arrives in theaters later this month, has signed on to direct Warner Bros. Theater Ventures…

SOURCE: Variety at 08:30AM

A Star Is Born Is Heading to the Stage by Ryan McPhee

Bill Condon will direct a musical adaptation of the Judy Garland film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:30AM

Bill Condon to Direct 'A Star is Born' on Stage

The Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures musical project, based on the 1954 George Cukor film with Judy Garland and James Mason, is in early development, with a production timeline to be announced.…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:30AM

Production news round-up: March 1 to 7 by Giverny Masso

Plays David Hare’s Racing Demon, starring David Haig, is to open the Theatre Royal Bath’s summer season this year, the first under

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:28AM

Using Shakespeare to Ease the Trauma of War by Laura Collins-Hughes

Stephan Wolfert’s one-man show, “Cry Havoc!,” explores a surprising psychic space where Shakespeare and military experience intersect.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 08:18AM

Bravado review at Camden People’s Theatre, London – ‘unflinching honesty’ by Tom Wicker

Blood, spit, tears and cum. That’s what theatre-maker Scottee’s latest show, Bravado, boils down to. It’s a memoir of a north London

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:12AM

Theatre News: New Jane Horrocks piece to feature in Manchester International Festival

The full line-up for this year's festival has been released

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 08:12AM

Review: Review: Patience (Hackney Empire and tour)

Top-notch Gilbert and Sullivan from English Touring Opera provides irresistible fun

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 08:12AM

RENT – Touring by Emma Clarendon

Sharp, powerful and moving, Jonathan Larson’s musical is still as relevant as ever as Bruce Gutherie’s heart wrenching production proves from beginning to end. Celebrating its 20th anniv…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:00AM

Sorry, ‘La La Land’: Fred and Adele Astaire Awards postponed till fall by Paul Sheehan

The Fred and Adele Astaire Awards honoring the best of dance and choreography on stage and screen won’t be handed out in May as per usual. The board of directors has decided to push t…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 08:00AM

Dates Set for Release of Original Broadway Cast Recording of Amélie by Andrew Gans

The recording will be available from a new imprint of the Warner Music Group.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:00AM
Thursday, March 9, 2017 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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BWW's On This Day - March 9, 2017

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on March 9 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:48AM

VIDEO: BWW Exclusive: First Listen - New Menken/Slater Song from Disney's TANGLED BEFORE EVER AFTER by TV News Desk

Below, BWW has an exclusive clip from the Disney Channel original movie TANGLED BEFORE EVER AFTER, featuring the all-new song 'Life After Happily Ever After', written by Academy Award-winnin…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:48AM

Should today’s Labour pick up where the SDP left off? This play makes you wonder | Polly Toynbee by Polly Toynbee

Limehouse’s story of the party’s 80s split mirrors this era so eerily that you could tell the audience was considering itThe time feels right. The then-and-now parallels are so painfully…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:36AM

Leeds council to decide on £13.6m West Yorkshire Playhouse revamp by Tim Bano

  Plans for a £13.6 million redevelopment scheme at West Yorkshire Playhouse will go before Leeds City Council next week. The plans

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:06AM

Theatres slam business rates relief measures as ‘sticking plaster solution’ by Giverny Masso

Industry figures have warned they remain concerned about the impact of higher business rates on theatres, despite relief measures announced in the

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:06AM

Photos: David Tennant, Roger Allam and more at Limehouse opening night

The politicians of which the play is about were also in attendance at the Donmar

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 07:04AM

Review: Review: Faust x2 (Watermill Theatre)

Ian McDiarmid's own retelling of Faust is a is a short sharp evening of contrasts

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 07:04AM

When Clothes Make The Man Appear Dangerous by Adrian Florido

The revival of playwright Luis Valdez's "Zoot Suit" reminds us that clothes and garments have long been the site upon which bigots can project their prejudices and fears.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 07:04AM

Theatre News: Nick Giles announces final season at Shoreditch Town Hall

Giles has announced he will be stepping down as director of the theatre

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 07:04AM

THE DIARY OF A TEENAGE GIRL – Southwark Playhouse by Daniel Perks

Nina Dunn, Andrew Riley and David Howe combine forces to create a vibrant set, lighting and video design for The Diary Of A Teenage Girl – a show where kitsch is the perfect one-word descr…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM
Thursday, March 9, 2017 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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REVIEW: The Diary Of A Teenage Girl, Southwark Playhouse ✭✭✭ by Julian Eaves

By Julian Eaves It’s very pleasant, often amusing, and if it doesn’t plumb any depths in its conventional story of growing up. This post REVIEW: The Diary Of A Teenage Girl, Sout…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 06:48AM

Competition: Win tickets to see opera star Sondra Radvanovsky at Cadogan Hall, March 16 by The Stage

Soprano Sondra Radvanovsky is an internationally celebrated artist who has performed at major opera houses across the globe. The first singer in

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:44AM

RSC vows to programme more work for deaf audiences by Georgia Snow

The Royal Shakespeare Company is to expand its work for deaf audiences, unveiling plans to programme more British Sign Language performances and

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:31AM

NEWS: Frances Barber & Jonathan Forbes join Miriam Margolyes in Madame Rubinstein by Press Releases

Park Theatre’s Artistic Director Jez Bond will direct Miriam Margolyes, Frances Barber and Jonathan Forbes in the world premiere of MADAME RUBINSTEIN.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:30AM

Self-employed NI hike is a “slap in the face” for backstage workers – BECTU by Georgia Snow

The entertainment unions have criticised a tax increase for freelancers, announced in the budget, with BECTU describing it as a “slap in

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:29AM

Review: Stepmothers/Stepfathers, The Place by Jessica Handscomb

Arthur Pita, creator of the awarding-winning 2011 adaptation of The Metamorphosis, is back with another stomach-churning production. His new piece, Stepmothers/Stepfathers takes us to the da…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 06:24AM

Blogs: David Leveaux: Tom Stoppard's plays aren't 'all head and no heart'

As his production of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead opens in London, British director David Leveaux explains how he approaches the plays of Tom Stoppard

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:03AM

BLOOD BROTHERS – Touring by Helen McWilliams

The story tells the sorry tale of the Johnstone twins, Mickey and Edward who are separated at birth after their mother makes a bargain with her employer. Their lives intertwine despite their…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:00AM

'Fun Home' star and Actors' Equity President Kate Shindle's activist state of mind by Jessica Gelt

Kate Shindle was performing concerts on a cruise ship in the Bahamas when the musical “Fun Home” opened on Broadway in 2015. The show won five Tony Awards that year, including best music…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 06:00AM

National Ballet’s Pinocchio anything but wooden by Bruce Demara - Entertainment Reporter

British choreographer Will Tuckett promises a lively production of Pinocchio that will turn dancers into actors.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 06:00AM
Thursday, March 9, 2017 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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‘Chimerica’ at Roslyn Packer Theatre, Sydney by Blouin Artinfo

The Australian premiere of political whodunit “Chimerica” by Lucy Kirkwood is being staged at the Roslyn Packer Theatre, Sydney and will run through April 1, 2017 on select dates.The sho…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 05:52AM

‘The Popular Mechanicals’ at Wharf 2 Theatre, Sydney Theatre Company, Sydney by Blouin Artinfo

A play titled “The Popular Mechanicals,” a State Theatre Company South Australia production, will be staged at the Wharf 2 Theatre, Sydney Theatre Company, Sydney. The show will be on fr…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 05:44AM

Two Time Oscar Winner, Emmy Winner Sally Field Goes for the “T” in EGOT with “Glass Menagerie” by Roger Friedman

Just as Cate Blanchett is getting ready to leave Broadway and her outstanding performance in “The Present,” Sally Field arrives tonight. I Categories: Featured Theater(Read mo…

SOURCE: ShowBiz 411 at 05:36AM

‘Academy of St Martin in the Fields’ at Sydney Opera House, Sydney by Blouin Artinfo

A presentation by one of the world’s most renowned orchestras “Academy of St Martin in the Fields” will be presented at the Concert Hall of Sydney Opera House, Sydney on April 22 and A…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 05:35AM

What the Butler Saw review at Curve, Leicester – ‘perfect comic timing’ by Pat Ashworth

It’s 50 years since Joe Orton died and Curve has pulled out all the stops to celebrate the work of one of

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:30AM

NEWS: Anthony Biggs signs off at Jermyn Street with Unwin & Gorky plays by Press Releases

Following the recent announcement that Anthony Biggs will be standing down from his role as Artistic Director this summer, London's Jermyn Street Theatre announces his final season, running …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:30AM

Review: Roundelay, Southwark Playhouse by James Bell

Roundelay, a series of vignettes on love and sex in the third age, is a show of many parts. On the one hand, it is tightly spun web of interlinked stories and voices, all essentially asking …

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 05:24AM

Review: Grounded, Gate Theatre by Josephine Balfour-Oatts

First performed at the Gate Theatre in Notting Hill in 2013, George Brant’s Grounded returns with its original star Lucy Ellinson for a month-long run as part of the theatre’s Resist! se…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 05:24AM

Romeo and Juliet review at West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds – ‘thrilling and intense’ by Roger Foss

Hot-headed youth doesn’t only take a bow at the start of Amy Leach’s thrilling production when rival teen tribes break out in

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:01AM

Madani Younis: ‘I fear that theatres will be only for the chosen few’ by Natasha Tripney

Pointing through the Bush Theatre’s newly installed windows towards the street, Shepherd’s Bush Market and the railway bridge, artistic director Madani Younis

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:00AM

Text of the Day: Blasted by Aleks Sierz

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

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:00AM
Thursday, March 9, 2017 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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Review: Review: What the Butler Saw (Leicester Curve)

Nikolai Foster directs this revival of Joe Orton's final play, 50 years since the death of the celebrated Leicester playwright

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 04:54AM

Review: Review: Limehouse (Donmar Warehouse)

Roger Allam leads the cast of Steve Waters' new play about the formation of the Social Democratic Party

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 04:54AM

Limehouse, Donmar Warehouse by Aleks.sierz

Docudrama about the 1981 Labour Party split is a treat – for politics buffsPolitics is a serious business, but it’s also a spectator sport. Think of the duels in Prime Minister’s Quest…

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 04:42AM

I'm Gonna Pray for You So Hard, Finborough Theatre by Tom.birchenough

Conflicts in a theatre family: sharp writing in a new American two-hander In I’m Gonna Pray for You So Hard, Halley Feiffer has written a right curmudgeon of a central role. David is a suc…

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 04:42AM

Limehouse review at the Donmar Warehouse, London – ‘fascinating contemporary parallels’ by Natasha Tripney

“The Labour Party is fucked.” Steve Waters’ intelligent and timely new play of debate, Limehouse, open with this line before embarking on

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 04:37AM

Dialogue: Should Theatremakers Respond to Reviews? by Exeunt Staff

After the furore over a very public dialogue about the New York Times review of Big River, Exeunt's writers debate whether and how theatremakers should respond to reviews. The post Dialogue:…

SOURCE: exeuntmagazine.com at 04:08AM

“Don Quichotte,” A Romance in Two Ages, at Island City Opera, Alameda by Robert M. Gardner

Massenet Twists the Tale of our Favorite Knight by Robert M. Gardner “Don Quichotte,” the second show of Island Opera’s 2017 season, capitvates us with its comedy and romance. The inti…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 04:07AM

REVIEW ROUND-UP: The Winter’s Tale at London Coliseum by Emma Clarendon

This world premiere production created by ENO’s composer-in-residence Ryan Wigglesworth is directed by actor Rory Kinnear – but does it appeal to the critics?

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 04:00AM
Thursday, March 9, 2017 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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The View From Above: ‘The Outer Space’ by Matthew Wexler

What happens when life on earth just becomes too much? It’s a not-so-existential question asked by Ethan Lipton in his latest quirky musical story adventure, The Outer Space, which opened …

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 02:32AM

Where Have All The Hunters Gone? by Joe Patti

I am pretty open about admitting when I made a wrong call. While I consistently counsel against investing too many resources into the hottest fad, even I have to admit that the Pokemon Go! c…

SOURCE: Butts In The Seats at 02:24AM

Richard Jordan: Why toilet signage was the most powerful theatrical gesture of 2016 by Richard Jordan

Last year, the most powerful statement I saw in theatre had nothing to do with what was on the stage. Instead, it was two signs displayed on

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM

Daniel Evans: Becoming a director is tough, but recruiting one is agonising by Daniel Evans

We recently advertised for five assistant director roles for our 2017 season. These are paid posts and the successful candidates will assist

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM

Mark Shenton: Arthur Darvill and Samantha Barks on their Honeymoon in London by Mark Shenton

Broadway is this year already sending two 2015 US musical hits, An American in Paris (now previewing at the Dominion Theatre before opening

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM
Thursday, March 9, 2017 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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STAGE TUBE: On This Day, March 9th- Uptown Comes to Midtown as IN THE HEIGHTS Opens on Broadway by Stage Tube

On Sunday, March 9, 2008,In The Heightsofficially opened on Broadway at the Richard Rodgers Theater. With music and lyrics by Pulitzer Prize winner,Lin-Manuel Miranda, a book by Quiara Alegr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:06AM

BWW Morning Brief March 9th, 2017 - THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Begins on Broadway! by Jessica Khan

Good morning, BroadwayWorld Today's big news THE LAST DAYS OF JUDAS ISCARIOT, helmed by Estelle Parsons, starts Off-Broadway, and THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG begins previews tonight on Broadway

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:06AM

Broadway's THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Starts Previews Tonight by BroadwayWorld

The Lyceum Theatre welcomesthe Broadway debut of the Mischief Theatre production of The Play That Goes Wrong, the Olivier Award-winning West End hit comedy, starting tonight, March 9, for an…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:06AM

Reps from BroadwayWorld, Google, Ticketmaster, Facebook and More Set for CTI Marketing Seminar This Week by BroadwayWorld

Tom Viertel, Executive Director of Commercial Theater Institute CTI, the theater industry's leading training amp professional development program for those interested in producing, announces…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:06AM

Opening Night: Sally Field and Joe Mantello Bring The Glass Menagerie Back to Broadway

Sam Gold's production of Tennessee Williams' drama opens tonight.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00AM

"Riverdale" Star Cole Sprouse's Instagram Social Experiment by Young Hollywood

"Riverdale" Star Cole Sprouse's Instagram Social Experiment Actor Cole Sprouse is in the YH Studio to discuss playing the ultimate comic book bestie, Jughead, on The CW's "Riverdale", a grit…

SOURCE: Young Hollywood at 01:00AM

Fleet 'Romeo and Juliet' hurries our young lovers toward their fates by Kerry Reid

What's in a name? That which we call a rose is just as bittersweet in miniature form. And so it is with Chicago Shakespeare's "Short Shakespeare! Romeo and Juliet," now dashing through the s…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 01:00AM
Thursday, March 9, 2017 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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The Play That Goes Wrong Begins Making Mayhem on Broadway by Lindsey Sullivan

Bring on the murder mystery mishaps! The Play That Goes Wrong begins making a delightful mess on Broadway on March 9. The Olivier-winning comedy was created by Mischief Theatre members Henry…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:24AM

Amélie, the New Musical Starring Phillipa Soo and Adam Chanler-Berat, Lands on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Amelie, the new musical based on the beloved Oscar-nominated film, plays its first preview tonight at Broadway's Walter Kerr Theatre. Opening night is set for Monday, April 3. Tony-nomi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:24AM

A Memory Play in Living Color! The Glass Menagerie, Starring Sally Field, Returns to Broadway by Lindsey Sullivan

Squigs likes them, he really likes them! Tennessee Williams' The Glass Menagerie officially opens on the Great White Way on March 9. This incarnation of the classic (the eighth in i…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:24AM

On the Couch with Ho Tzu Nyen by Arts Review

Who is Ho Tzu Nyen? An artist from Singapore who makes videos, installations and performances, currently involved in a project about tigers and another one about clouds. What would you do di…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 12:19AM

Schools of the Stars: Where The Glass Menagerie Cast and Creators Went to College by Sarah Jane Arnegger

Where the full cast and creative team of The Glass Menagerie pursued their college studies.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Broadway’s Amélie Begins Performances March 9 by Playbill Staff

The new musical, starring Phillipa Soo, opens at the Walter Kerr Theatre April 3.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

The Play That Goes Wrong Heads to Broadway Beginning March 9 by Playbill Staff

The original West End cast reprises their performances in New York.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

How Michael Xavier Toned His Chiseled Physique for Sunset by Ruthie Fierberg

Get your pool body ready with these 9 exercises—and exclusive photos—from the Broadway newcomer’s workout routine.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

So, About Miss Saigon’s Real Onstage Helicopter… by Diep Tran

The blockbuster musical returns to Broadway—chopper intact.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Ted Pappas to exit as Pittsburgh Public Theater leader in 2018 by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Ted Pappas will step down as producing artistic director of Pittsburgh Public Theater when his contract is up on Aug. 31 of next year, leaving on his own terms after 18 years as the company�…

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 12:00AM

Ted Pappas: A Timeline of accomplishments by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The Pittsburgh Public Theater has had five programming and/or artistic leaders who have held various titles in its 42 years — Ben Shaktman (1975-1982), Larry Arrick (1982-84), William…

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 12:00AM

City Theatre's 'The Guard' explores the intersection of art, humanity and grie by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

An unbendable rule of museums is that you can look, but you’d better not touch, and ever-watchful security guards are there to make sure we follow the rules.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 12:00AM

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