Friday, March 10, 2017 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Review: Earthquakes in London (Steep Theatre) by Lauren Whalen

With a bloated running time of three hours, Mike Bartlett’s "Earthquakes in London" tries to present a gripping saga of family and natural phenomena. Instead, it’s dull, overly long and …

SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 10:42PM

People You Should Know . . . Alexander Sage Oyen by Zack Calhoon

ALEXANDER SAGE OYEN is the recipient of the 2014 ASCAP Foundation’s Lucille and Jack Yellen award for lyricists. His musicals include OUTLAWS (Goodspeed Festival of New Musicals- book by J…

SOURCE: Visible Soul at 10:18PM
Friday, March 10, 2017 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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Jasper Jones by Arts Review

Adapted from Craig Silvey’s bestselling Australian novel, Jasper Jones is the story of Charlie Bucktin, a bookish boy of 14 living in a small town in Western Australia. In the dead of …

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 09:41PM

Review: Significant Other by Diane Snyder

They’re writing songs of love, but not for Jordan Berman. The main character in Joshua Harmon’s powerful first Broadway play, Significant Other, is falling apart as his best friends part…

SOURCE: cititour.com at 09:31PM

Taming the beast: Denver arts and culture orgs eye SCFD changes amid diversity concerns, competition by John Wenzel

The Scientific & Cultural Facilities District rocketed the metro area's culture scene forward by supporting countless hours of programming that would not otherwise exist, while serving a…

SOURCE: Denver Post at 09:06PM

John Lithgow filmed a mockumentary episode before it was cool by Michael Starr

Veteran actor John Lithgow understands the vagaries of his profession — including his TV segue from cigar-chomping statesman Winston Churchill in “The Crown” to a roller skating, bisex…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 09:02PM
Friday, March 10, 2017 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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King Kong statue at movie premiere erupts in flames by Buzz60, Buzz60

At the 'Kong: Skull Island' premier in Ho Chi Min City, a giant Kong statue erupted in flames.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 08:57PM

Los Angeles Music & Theater Preview: NIGHT AND DREAMS: A SCHUBERT AND BECKETT RECITAL (Disney Hall) by Tony Frankel

A NIGHT THAT WILL BE A DREAM Franz Schubert, the quintessential Romantic composer of the 19th century, was loved by Irish avant-garde novelist, playwright, poet and director Samuel Beckett …

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 08:53PM

On the Couch with Nancy Black by Arts Review

Who is Nancy Black? A theatre maker, director, producer and occasional performer. Since 2006, I’ve been the Artistic Director of Black Hole Theatre – an independent puppet-based comp…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 08:42PM
Friday, March 10, 2017 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Cameron Daddo to star in Charles Dickens’ The Haunting by Matt Edwards

Producers confirmed today the Cameron Daddo will return to the Australian stage in The Haunting, a two hander play adapted from the Ghost Stories of Charles Dickens by Hugh Janes. Daddo mos…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 07:55PM

SOLD OUT Secret River caps off a bumper first week for the 2017 Adelaide Festival by Arts Review

After playing to sold-out audiences around the country and unanimous critical acclaim, multi-award winning play The Secret River has continued its extraordinary success at the 2017 Adelaide …

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 07:48PM

Pop Poll! The Stars of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory on the Sweet Treats They Can't Resist by Broadway.com

Christian Borle and the company of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory reveals the sweets they love and what happens when they try to resist indulging.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:36PM

Review: The Scottsboro Boys (Porchlight Music Theatre) by Catey Sullivan

In Kander and Ebb's "The Scottsboro Boys," powerfully presented by Porchlight Music Theatre, the juxtaposition of the antic shenanigans and the tragic story they’re telling creates the sen…

SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 07:32PM

Patton Oswalt Explains How Pop Culture Gets Grieving All Wrong by Ari Shapiro

Nevermind the superhero stories; after his wife died, Oswalt wasn't motivated to channel his loss into fitness or crime fighting. He says so far push-ups have not been a part of his grieving…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 07:32PM

Faster by Arts Review

Charging on to the stage with athleticism to the power of three, Faster opens The Australian Ballet’s Sydney and Melbourne seasons at full velocity with a contemporary triple bill showcasi…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 07:28PM

Hubbard Street welcomes Alexandra Wells as Director of Artist Training by Michael J. Roberts

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, under the artistic direction of Glenn Edgerton and executive leadership of [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 07:18PM

Spotlight: Kokandy Productions’ THE WIZ – Through April 16, 2017 at Theater Wit by Michael J. Roberts

Kokandy Productions is pleased to launch its fifth anniversary season with a revival of the Tony [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 07:18PM

GROUNDBREAKING ART AIDS AMERICA EXHIBITION MUST CLOSE APRIL 2 by Michael J. Roberts

The groundbreaking traveling exhibition Art AIDS America must close at the new Alphawood Gallery (2401 [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 07:18PM

MCA Presents PETER BROOK + MARIE-HÉLÈNE ESTIENNE BATTLEFIELD by Michael J. Roberts

The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago presents Battlefield, an interpretation of the great Indian epic [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 07:18PM

Brown Paper Box Co.’s Presents “Positively Present: An Uplifting Cabaret” by Michael J. Roberts

Brown Paper Box Co. is thrilled to announce their upcoming cabaret event, hosted by company [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 07:18PM

Hamilton Comes To Lullabies: Rockabye Baby! Lullaby Renditions of Songs From Hamilton, Out March 31 by Michael J. Roberts

Half history lesson, half Broadway wildfire hit, the music from Lin-Manuel Miranda’s groundbreaking musical ‘Hamilton’ [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 07:18PM

Review: Review: My Country: A Work in Progress (Dorfman, National Theatre)

This new play by Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy, takes place in the days following the Brexit vote and interweaves real public testimonials with speeches from party leaders

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 07:12PM

EDC Propels into 2017 by Sonny Clarke

If you haven’t been to an Expressions Dance Company (EDC) show, you are missing some of the most evocative performances in Brisbane; even if dance is not your ‘thing’, actually, especi…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 07:11PM

39th Annual Playboy Jazz Festival – Hollywood Bowl by Pauline Adamek

Corinne Bailey Rae, Common, The Taj Mahal and Keb’ Mo’ Band, Lalah Hathaway, Hudson with Jack DeJohnette, Larry Grenadier, John Medeski, John Scofield, The Kenny

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 07:03PM

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at the Dorothy Chandler by Pauline Adamek

  Four performances remain! Tonight, Saturday and Sunday – see full schedule below. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater has returned to The Music Center’s Dorothy Chandler

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 07:03PM
Friday, March 10, 2017 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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My Country; A Work in Progress, National Theatre by Aleks.sierz

The poet laureate’s verbatim play about Brexit sinks into banalityOh dear. The first explicit play about Brexit is being staged by the National Theatre in a production that has all the acr…

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 06:54PM

Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Charlotte d'Amboise of Chicago by Broadway.com

Charlotte d'Amboise stops by Broadway.com HQ to chat about Chicago with Beth Stevens.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:32PM

H.M.S. Pinafore by Arts Review

One of the most celebrated comic operas of all time, Melbourne Opera presents a new production of Gilbert & Sullivan’s (G&S) H.M.S. Pinafore at the Athenaeum Theatre from 1…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 06:16PM

Theater News: Patrick Page and More to Star in Rajiv Joseph's Archduke

The new drama will premiere at the Mark Taper Forum.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM
Friday, March 10, 2017 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Ballet News: Ballet Theatre of Maryland presents ‘Excalibur The Sword and the Stone’ by Self-Post News

Wizardry, magic, sword-fights, warrior knights and princesses, the forces of dark versus the forces of light, romance, and betrayal are all part of the Excalibur tapestry. This powerful rete…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 05:57PM

“Love Always” at Gray Studios by Laura Ann Tull

Love Always—a collection of thirteen comedy plays written by veteran writers Renee Taylor and Joseph Bologna—is more a series about lust and unhealthy relationships than it

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 05:54PM

Spamilton, the Off-Broadway parody of Hamilton, opens in Chicago March 9 by Marc J. Franklin

The parody of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tony- and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical is penned by Forbidden Broadway creator Gerard Alessandrini.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:41PM

BWW TV: Enter a World of Pure Imagination with the Cast of CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY! by Tv - Press Previews

Roald Dahl'sCharlie and the Chocolate Factory,starringtwo-time Tony Award winnerChristian BorleWilly Wonka, begins performances Tuesday, March 28, 2017 and officially opens Sunday, April 23,…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:36PM

Paul Sparks Joins Hugh Jackman & More for The Greatest Showman Movie Musical by Broadway.com

The P.T. Barnum biopic The Greatest Showman is getting starrier. According to Deadline, Night Of actor Paul Sparks has joined the cast for the movie musical led by Hugh Jackman, Zac Efr…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:36PM

10 Broadway Videos That Gave Us Major Life

This group of new Broadway videos kept us wildly entertained.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 05:32PM

Playwright Paula Vogel aimed to write a reverse 'Lolita' with 'How I Learned to Drive,' now at the Cleveland Play House (preview) by Andrea Simakis

Despite its unsettling taboo themes, the play, which won a Pulitzer Prize for drama in 1998, has the gentle humor of a bittersweet coming-of-age comedy.

SOURCE: Cleveland.com at 05:30PM

TCG Appoints Kevin Bitterman Director of Institutional Advancement and Partnerships by American Theatre Editors

Bitterman will lead the organization's new cultivation structure department.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:21PM

Tomorrow: The Silent Clowns Presents the Greatest Silent Comedy Feature You’ve Never Seen by Trav S.D.

Tomorrow, March 11, 2017 at 2:30pm, at Lincoln Center Library, the Silent Clowns Film Series will present the hilarious Raymond Griffith feature Hands Up! (1926). Griffith’s stock ha…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 05:18PM

$5 Teen Ticket Initiative Kickoff Meeting by Bt

Greetings, Urban Gateways is reaching out to arts and culture institutions to gain support for a new city-wide initiative that will create unprecedented access for teens to experience Chicag…

SOURCE: Collective Leverage at 05:12PM

King Kong statue at movie premier erupts in flames by Buzz60, Buzz60

At the 'Kong: Skull Island' premier in Ho Chi Min City, a giant Kong statue erupted in flames.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 05:09PM

Round House Theatre Announces 2017-18 Season by American Theatre Editors

The season will feature a world premiere play by Sarah Gancher and a new play by Lauren Gunderson.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:01PM

Dream Casting: Dream Cast: My Fair Lady, by George, We've Got It!

Will our picks find their way to the stage in Bartlett Sher's Next Broadway Revival?

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM
Friday, March 10, 2017 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Tony Nominee Saycon Sengbloh Cast in Fox Pilot by Andrew Gans

The Tony nominee will join Griffin Freeman, Rita Wilson, and more in the untitled series about sexual assault on college campuses.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:55PM

Catch a First Look at Kelli O’Hara in The Good Fight by Ryan McPhee

The Tony winner guest stars in the March 12 episode.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:55PM

Contemporary American Theater Festival Announces 2017 Summer Season by American Theatre Editors

The festival will expand its slate to stage six plays in rotating repertory, including four world premieres.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:42PM

Good Grief, It’s Ngozi Anyanwu by Darlene Donloe

by DARLENE DONLOE gozi Anyanwu has a strong constitution, and attributes a lot of her grit to her upbringing. “In Nigerian culture you’re expected to be successful,” she tells me…

SOURCE: thisstage.la at 04:36PM

Emma Watson on Her "Modern" Belle, London’s Olivier Awards Find Host & More by Andy Lefkowitz

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. Emma Watson Dishes on Her Belle in Beauty and the Beast Just in case we couldn’t be more excited for the live-act…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:32PM

Oscar-Nominated Producer Picks Up Liberace Musical by Broadway.com

A long-gestating Liberace musical is back on track, according to the New York Post. Producer Jerry Weintraub, who has since passed, had aimed to bring a Liberace bio-musical titled All …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:32PM

Don Juan in Soho's Adrian Scarborough on Hitting It Off with David Tennant, Returning to the Stage & More by Matt Wolf

The Olivier Award-winning actor Adrian Scarborough was last on the London stage early in 2014 when he played the Fool to Simon Russell Beale's King Lear and will soon be seen as the side…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:32PM

Peninsula Players Sets 5-Show 2017 Season by American Theatre Editors

The Wisconsin theatre will present a world premiere by Steven Peterson and the 'Bridges of Madison County' musical.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:28PM

This Tony-winner walks his pet lizard in Central Park by Barbara Hoffman

In 1974, Reed Birney dropped out of Boston University and came to New York at 19, to become an actor. “I was ambitious and I wanted to get going,” he tells BARBARA HOFFMAN. “I’ve bee…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 04:27PM

Comedy Get Down has been postponed for Chicago by Doug George

The Comedy Get Down event Saturday at the United Center has been postponed until July 15. The tour, starring Cedric The Entertainer, Eddie Griffin, D.L. Hughley, George Lopez and Charlie Mur…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 04:26PM

Robert James Waller, Author of 'Bridges of Madison County' Novel, Passes Away by Marissa Sblendorio

According to a longtime friend,Robert James Waller, bestselling author of 'The Bridges of Madison County,' has passed away at the age of 77.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:24PM

Vote On Your Favorite New Song from BEAUTY AND THE BEAST by Alan Henry

We're asking BroadwayWorld readers to pick their favorite new songs from Beauty and the Beast Check out the songs below and vote on your favorite

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:24PM

Photo Flash: Inside the YPC Gala, featuring Mandy Gonzalez and Alexandra Socha by Marissa Sblendorio

The Young People's Chorus of NYC had its most successfulgalato dateon Monday, March 6th, 2017.The chorus members, ranging in ages from 8 to 18, were joined by Hamilton's Mandy Gonzalez, Spri…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:24PM

Photo Coverage: Caissie Levy and Tony Yazbeck Rehearse for NY Pops' Tribute to Kander & Ebb by Stephen Sorokoff

OnMarch 10, 2017 at 800PM, The New York Pops, led by Music Director Steven Reineke, will continue its 34th season at Carnegie Hall's Stern AuditoriumPerelman Stage, by bringing to life the i…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:24PM

Magic Time! ‘Intelligence’ at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater by John Stoltenberg

Lately I’ve been thinking that there are two key questions that must be asked of every season-programming choice by every theater’s artistic director: 1) Why now? 2) So what? There is no…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 04:18PM

Review: Ionesco/Dinner at The Smiths’, Latvian House by Josephine Balfour-Oatts

Created by Marianne Badrichani and The Company, Ionesco/ Dinner at The Smiths’ is a pop-up, immersive and bilingual theatrical experience inspired by the comic works of the Romanian-French…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 04:18PM

Review: The Lock In, VAULT Festival by Katie Walsh

We’ve all been there. It’s coming towards closing time in the pub and you’re just not quite ready for the night to end. The pub doors are bolted, the curtains are meticulously closed, …

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 04:18PM

New Jersey’s Stephanie Maehr Wins PLAYBILLder Contest by Olivia Clement

Bridgewater Raritan High School will receive over a thousand free Playbills for its production of The Will Rogers Follies.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:14PM

Video: Interviews with Cast of ‘Assassins’ at Phoenix Festival Theatre by Mark Beachy

VIDEO: Mark Beachy interviews cast members from ‘Assassins’ at Phoenix Festival Theater at Harford Community College.  Produced, Shot, and Edited by Mark Beachy.

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 04:04PM

Listen to the Beauty and the Beast Soundtrack, Including an Aria Performed by Audra McDonald by Ryan McPhee

Disney's live-action remake will premiere March 17.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:04PM

Giveaway Contest: The Great Comet by Jonathan Mandell

Win a free copy of the book “The Great Comet: The Journey of a New Musical to Broadway“(Sterling Publishing, 2016), which traces the improbable evolution of the musical, “Natasha, …

SOURCE: New York Theater at 04:04PM

Photo Flash: Jen Silverman's The Moors Opens at Playwrights Realm

The production is directed by Mike Donahue.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:00PM

Review: Mrs. Miller Does Her Thing

Signature Theatre produces a musical fantasy based on reality.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:00PM

Review: Edward II

Christopher Marlowe gets a sexy and magnetic revival at Actors' Shakespeare Project.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:00PM
Friday, March 10, 2017 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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'Bridges of Madison County' author Robert James Waller dies by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Robert James Waller, whose best-selling, bittersweet 1992 romance novel "The Bridges of Madison County" was turned into a movie starring Meryl Stree…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 03:52PM

‘La La Land’ Composer Justin Hurwitz, ‘American Gods’ Cast Set for Lionsgate’s Austin Lounge by Will Thorne

Two-time Oscar-winning “La La Land” composer Justin Hurwitz and the cast of “American Gods” are among those stopping by at the Lionsgate Lounge this weekend in Austin…

SOURCE: Variety at 03:52PM

King Kong Statue Catches Fire at ‘Skull Island’ Vietnam Premiere by Justin Kroll

A fire broke out during the “Kong: Skull Island” premiere in Ho Chi Minh City, engulfing a large model of King Kong in flames. A Vietnamese representative for WB released a state…

SOURCE: Variety at 03:47PM

Broadway’s ‘Glass Menagerie’ Stars Talk Fragile Unicorns, Bad Auditions and Missing the Women’s Strike by Gordon Cox

For theatergoers who don’t happen to be seated in the third row of “The Glass Menagerie,” take it from those who sat up close: In the intimate new Broadway production star…

SOURCE: Variety at 03:43PM

Jim Broadbent And Harriet Walter On ‘The Sense Of An Ending’ by Jeremy Gerard

Based on Julian Barnes’ Man Booker Prize-winning novel, The Sense of An Ending has opened in New York and Los Angeles, directed by Ritesh Batra (The Lunchbox), and adapted by playwrigh…

SOURCE: Deadline at 03:40PM

More Intimate Production Of “Sweeney Todd” Opens Off-Broadway by Rino16

A brand new immersive adaptation of the classic musical Sweeny Todd has just re-opened off-Broadway. This revival of Sweeny Todd has just officially opened at the Barrow Street Theatre as of…

SOURCE: culturebytes.org at 03:38PM

Good Morning, Girls and Beasts: The Ultimate Musical Odd Couple by Thelma Adams, Thelma Adams

The dynamic of 'Beauty and the Beast' reflects the age difference between leading man and love interest that animates many Hollywood films.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 03:32PM

James Cameron announces the ‘Avatar’ sequel had been delayed again by Associated Press

The sequel to the 2009 scifi blockbuster was scheduled to be released in theaters on Dec. 21, 2018.

SOURCE: pagesix.com at 03:28PM

REVIEW: Rent, New Victoria Theatre Woking ✭✭✭✭✭ by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo This incredible re-telling of La Boheme still speaks to audiences of all ages. I can safely say that I have never seen an audience react to a tour the way that they did with …

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 03:19PM

Bandstand Star Laura Osnes Schedules Concert Appearances by Robert Viagas

She’ll be singing March 13 to help establish the Oscar Hammerstein museum.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:18PM

Kristin Chenoweth and Josh Radnor Set for TV Pilots by Andy Lefkowitz

Kristin Chenoweth and Josh Radnor are headed back to the small screen, according to Deadline.  Chenoweth will appear alongside Noah Wyle and Adrienne Warren in CBS' legal drama pil…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:18PM

Bobby Cannavale Joins Season Three of MR. ROBOT by Stephanie Wild

According to Deadline, Broadway vet Bobby Cannavale is set to join the next seasonof the USA Network series Mr. Robot. Cannavale is best known for his role on HBO's Boardwalk Empire.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:18PM

BWW TV: Fly to the Middle of Nowhere with Highlights from COME FROM AWAY on Broadway! by BroadwayWorld TV

The new Broadway musicalCome From Awayis currently in previews at Broadway'sGerald SchoenfeldTheatre and officially opens Sunday, March 12, 2017. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast i…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:18PM

Review: ‘Intelligence’ at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater by Michael Poandl

Intelligence, the new play at Arena Stage about the Valerie Plame CIA scandal, comes at a very timely moment in politics. As Donald Trump appears increasingly clownish, the presidency of Geo…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 03:15PM

Speech & Debate Joins Ragtime and Company at Barrington by Olivia Clement

The Pittsfield theatre has announced its complete 2017 season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:10PM

Theater Review: Two New York Plays on Mortality and Living the Good Life by Tim Jackson

Two fine new plays in New York meditate on dealing with mortality.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 03:03PM

FIRST LOOK: Christian Borle Talks Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Christian Borle and the company of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory discuss the upcoming Broadway production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:03PM

Listen to the Lullaby Treatment of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton by Andrew Gans

The new album from Rockabye Baby! will be released March 31.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:01PM

John Lithgow goes 'completely wacko' for NBC's 'Trial & Error' by Usa Today, Usa Today

The SAG winner lets loose in murder comedy after playing Winston Churchill in 'The Crown.'        

SOURCE: USA Today at 03:00PM
Friday, March 10, 2017 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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The View UpStairs

The View UpStairs Off Broadway, Lynn Redgrave Theater Reviewed by Shani R. Friedman BOTTOM LINE: Trump’s 2017 collides with 1973 in this affecting and funny glam-rock musical inspired by…

SOURCE: Theatre is Easy at 02:32PM

Up on the Marquee: SWEAT Comes to Broadway by Walter McBride

The searing new play Sweat is in previews on Broadway at Studio 54 254 West 54th Street. Following a sold out, critically acclaimed engagement at New York's Public Theater, Sweat, the new pl…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:12PM

First Listen: Billy Porter Duets with India.Arie on New Richard Rodgers Album by Stage Tube

Billy Porter has released the track 'Carefully Taught' off of his album Billy Porter Presents The Soul of Richard Rodgers. This song is a duet between Porter and India.Arie. Listen to the fu…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:12PM

The secret reason almost all Disney's princesses wear blue by Buzz60, Buzz60

Elsa, Cinderella and Princess Jasmine have a lot in common. Angeli Kakade (@angelikakade) has the story.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 02:08PM

How Director Jordan Vogt-Roberts Went From You’re the Worst to King Kong by Kevin Lincoln

Jordan Vogt-Roberts had a nice thing going. After cutting his teeth in Chicago directing the likes of Thomas Middleditch, Kumail Nanjiani, and T.J. Miller in short films, Vogt-Roberts’s fi…

SOURCE: Vulture at 02:00PM

J.J. Abrams' Name Is a Guessing Game in 'The Play That Goes Wrong' Teaser (Exclusive Video)

"Why don't you want people to know your name? What does it stand for? ... Jar Jar Binks?"read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:00PM

Dazzling design, dance add kick to 'Kinky Boots' by Pam Kragen

Three years after knocking San Diego’s collective socks off on its first tour through town, “Kinky Boots” is back. The touring musical that continues through Sunday at the San Diego Ci…

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 02:00PM
Friday, March 10, 2017 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Play Along at Home With Broadway Brackets

Lesli Margherita and Tyler Mount announce the line up for this year's Broadway Brackets event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:54PM

Ask Corbett: To Be Or Not to Be? (a Non-Profit Arts Org) by Steven Morris

"Here are the stats: In 2015 charitable giving the in U.S. totaled $373 billion. Individuals made the majority of charitable gifts totaling $299 billion (80%). Foundations gave only a tota…

SOURCE: stageraw.com at 01:37PM

Review: ‘Spring Awakening’ at Howard County Community College Theatre by Susan Brall

The Tony Award-winning Spring Awakening (The Musical), with Book and Lyrics by Steven Sater, and Music by Duncan Sheik, based on the play by Frank Wedekind, and directed by Jenny Male, op…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:27PM

Cynthia Erivo, Kathleen Marshall Part of Kennedy Center’s Yearlong Tribute to Leonard Bernstein by Andrew Gans

Leonard Bernstein at 100 will include a staging of Candide, West Side Story concerts, and a star-studded Bernstein on Broadway concert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:27PM

Come From Away's Caesar Samayoa Shows Us His Gay Lumberjack & Other Meaningful Gifts in His Dressing Room by Broadway.com

Come From Away's Caesar Samayoa takes us into his dressing room at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre to share his five fave backstage items.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:12PM

Kids Are Getting Older Quicker. And Disney Tries to Adapt. by Brooks Barnes

With “Andi Mack,” a comedic drama that’s bitter and sweet, Disney Channel stretches its brand. It’s part of an effort to lift sinking ratings.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 01:09PM

Letter: Alec McCowen obituary by Terry Philpot

In the late 1970s Alec McCowen gave his solo rendition of St Mark’s Gospel at the Royal Festival Hall, London. He came on to a stage bare but for a table and chair, and said to the audienc…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:06PM

Liza Minnelli Discusses Performing With Legends With Michael Feinstein For Facebook Live by Stephanie Wild

Michael Feinstein sat down with Liza Minnelli yesterday for a Facebook Live chat. Feinstein interviewed Minnelli about some of her past experiences with performing with legends such as Gene …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:06PM

BWW Interview: PHANTOM's Ali Ewoldt Discusses the Challenges of Christine, Asians on Broadway and Her Solo Debut at Feinstein's/54 Below by Matthew Blank

Over the years, as we all orbit in the same Broadway Asian community, I got to know Ali Ewoldt and see her perform various roles, including Carrie in CAROUSEL, Tuptim in THE KING AND I, and …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:06PM

SPILLIKIN – Touring by Laura Kressly

You could easily classify this production as “the one with the robot” but there is more to Spillikin, currently on tour throughout the UK. Despite the high level of artificial intelligen…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PM

Broadway Brackets Championship Will Kick Off March 13 by Playbill Staff

Which show will move up to become the 2017 Broadway Brackets Champion?

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00PM

Broadway Brackets Championship Kicks Off March 13 by Playbill Staff

Which show will move up to become the 2017 Broadway Brackets Champion?

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00PM
Friday, March 10, 2017 at noon (Broadway Time)
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ETC Establishes David North Memorial Scholarship by American Theatre Editors

The scholarhsip, in memory of the longtime ETC employee, will support students pursuing lighting technology.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:59PM

Film Review: Marcel Pagnol’s Marseille Trilogy — Three memorable Creations: “Marius” (1931), “Fanny” (1932), and “César” (1936) by Betsy Sherman

Marcel Pagnol’s great Marseille Trilogy is a tragicomic love story set on the bustling, sun-drenched docks of a Mediterranean port.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 12:48PM

'Bridges of Madison County' author Robert James Waller dies

NEW YORK (AP) - Robert James Waller, whose best-selling, bittersweet 1992 romance novel "The Bridges of Madison County" was turned into a movie starring Meryl Streep and Clint Eastwood and l…

SOURCE: Philly.com at 12:45PM

Book Review: “The Actor Uncovered: A Life in Acting” by Michael Howard by Darryl Reilly

Mr. Howard is eminently qualified to hold forth on the subject, having been a prominent New York City acting teacher for over 60 years. Concurrently with an active theatrical career, he stu…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 12:44PM

Olivier nominations – we talk to Ruth Wilson, Billie Piper and Gary Barlow by Georgia Snow

The nominations for this year’s Olivier Awards were announced earlier this week. Here, Georgia Snow speaks to some of the nominees. Ruth Wilson, nominated

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:39PM

Features: How they created the NT's Brexit play My Country

As the National Theatre's new play about the British people and their views on Brexit opens, 'gatherer' Campbell Lawrie explains the process

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 12:36PM

Video: Billie Piper, Ruth Wilson and more attend Olivier Awards nominees event

We spoke with some of this year's Olivier Award nominees at today's launch event

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 12:36PM

CLUB DIAMOND – An Interview with Saori Tsukada and Nikki Appino by Jiehae Park

This January I had the privilege of seeing Saori Tsukada and Nikki Appino’s CLUB DIAMOND at the Public Theater’s Under the Radar festival.  The work uses various forms of storytelling (…

SOURCE: Culture Bot at 12:32PM

Friday Playlist: The Best Featured Actress in a Musical Tony Winners

A musical salute to the Best Featured Actress Tony winners.

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Sally Field could be adding Tony Award to her Oscars and Emmys by Paul Sheehan

Sally Field just opened on Broadway to rave reviews for her performance in a revival of Tennessee Williams‘ “The Glass Menagerie.” She immediately established herself as t…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 12:30PM

6 Industry Stories You May Have Missed This Week

Is the next Doctor going to be a woman? Paul McGann, who played the iconic Dr. Who in 1996, would cast Tilda Swinton as the next Doctor now that Peter Capaldi has left the BBC show…

SOURCE: Backstage at 12:30PM

Manchester fringe venue launches rehearsal space by Tim Bano

A new rehearsal space will be opening in Manchester’s Northern Quarter, prompted by the rise in theatre, television and dance companies relocating

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:24PM

In London, a Ferocious "Virginia Woolf" by Matt Wolf

A cast led by Imelda Staunton and Conleth Hill, under the direction of James Macdonald, gives Edward Albee’s 1962 masterwork an unforgettable production.

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Robert James Waller Has Died; ‘Bridges Of Madison County’ Author Was 77 by Jeremy Gerard

Robert James Waller, whose romantic novel The Bridges of Madison County sold over 12 million copies and was turned into an Oscar-nominated film starring Clint Eastwood and Meryl Streep, has …

SOURCE: Deadline at 12:12PM

Bottoms Up: Backstage at the Something Rotten! Tour with Rob McClure, Episode 6: We're in Disney World! by Broadway.com

Rob McClure takes us to the Straz Center in Tampa! Plus, the Rotten cast goes to Disney World and Rob answers rapid-fire Twitter questions.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:12PM

Phillipa Soo Wins Us Over With This Tune From the Amélie Cast Album by Andy Lefkowitz

Broadway's new musical Amélie just began performances yesterday and we can hardly wait to see the film favorite take the stage. Featuring Phillipa Soo — Hamilton&#…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:12PM

Broadway Rush, Lottery & Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - 3/10/2017 by BroadwayWorld

Broadway Rush, Lottery amp Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - updated on 3102017.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:03PM

Photo Flash: Travelocity's Roaming Gnome Gets a Front Row Seat to AMELIE! by BroadwayWorld

Last night marked Amelie's first preview on Broadway at the Walter Kerr Theatre and Travelocity's famousRoamingGnome had front row seats. Follow Travelocity's RoamingGnome on Twitter and Ins…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:03PM

Paul Sparks Will Join Hugh Jackman in THE GREATEST SHOWMAN Movie by Stephanie Wild

Broadway vet Paul Sparks has joined the cast of Michael Gracey's upcoming musical film Greatest Showman, according to Deadline.He joins a cast of stars included Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron, Mich…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:03PM

BC/EFA Announces the Return of Annual Easter Bonnet Competition by BroadwayWorld

A spectacular showcase of Broadway's best performers and beautiful, handcrafted bonnets will celebrate six weeks of fundraising when the 31st annual Easter Bonnet Competition BroadwayBonnets…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:03PM

Photo Coverage: THE GLASS MENAGERIE Cast Celebrates Opening Night! by Walter McBride

The Broadway revival of Tennessee Williams' The Glass Menagerie opened last night, March 9, at the Belasco Theatre 111 West 44th Street, starring two-time Academy Award winner Sally Field an…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:03PM

‘Groundhog Day’ Offers Repetition, Offers Repetition by Steven McElroy

Based on the 1993 Bill Murray film, the musical begins previews at the August Wilson Theater.

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NOT DEAD ENOUGH – Touring by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

Being obsessed with crime drama, I was interested to see how something that would usually be a six part television series would adapt to the stage. I was surprised and delighted to find that…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PM

Theater News: This Year's Easter Bonnet Competition Announces Dates and Participating Shows

Aladdin, Wicked, The Lion King, and more begin their fundraising appeals tonight.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM

Audio Share: Phillipa Soo Sings "Times Are Hard for Dreamers" in This Amélie Bonus Track

Get first listen to the new musical before the cast album's May release.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM
Friday, March 10, 2017 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Get Social: The #OlivierAwards Best Actor in a Musical Nominees at the Celebration Lunch

The #OlivierAwards nominees were announced on Monday, and the celebrations continue today at the Nominee Celebration lunch! Let's recap the reactions to the best actor nominations.

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Review: Fjeldfuglen (The Mountain Bird) by J. C. Wright

In what turned out to be a double-treat at La MaMa on March 2, the Grusomheten Teater company made its North American debut with their production of Henrik Ibsen’s unfinished romantic oper…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 11:54AM

Barbara Hugo by John Simon

Her name was Barbara Hugo, and she was beautiful, and perhaps a touch otherworldly in her delicate loveliness. But let me make clear, she was no fragile, pretty-pretty China doll. Perhaps mo…

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Review: Fjeldfuglen (The Mountain Bird) by J. C. Wright

In what turned out to be a double-treat at La MaMa on March 2, the Grusomheten Teater company made its North American debut with their production of Henrik Ibsen’s unfinished romantic oper…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 11:54AM

Theatres as Town Halls, With Politics (Occasionally) on the Agenda by American Theatre Editors

From public discussions to "empathy nights" to grass-roots activism, theatres across the country are responding to the current moment with resources at hand.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:50AM

Primary Stages Launches Off-Broadway Oral History Website by American Theatre Editors

Almost 100 interviews with Off-Broadway luminaries went online on March 2.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:39AM

Playwright D. L. Coburn responds to MetroStage’s production of Gin Game by Debbie Minter Jackson

Pulitzer Prize winning playwright D. L. Coburn was intrigued by DC area reviews of his play, The Gin Game, at MetroStage, enough to make a special trip to see it.  He wrote the play 40 yea…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 11:36AM

Theatre News: Rafe Spall and Ruth Wilson: 'We'd love to do the Hedda Gabler tour, but we haven't been asked'

The pair have been nominated for Olivier Awards for their roles in the play

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 11:32AM

Hudson Valley Shakes Announces 2017 Summer Season by American Theatre Editors

The theatre will present world premieres by Lauren Gunderson and Kate Hamill as part of the lineup.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:25AM

Get Social: The #OlivierAwards Best Actress in a Musical Nominees at the Celebration Lunch

The #OlivierAwards nominees were announced on Monday, and the celebrations continue today at the Nominee Celebration lunch! With everyone in high spirits, let's take a closer look at the rea…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 11:19AM

Comedian Jason Manford to host 2017 Olivier Awards by Tim Bano

  Comedian Jason Manford will host this year’s Olivier Awards ceremony. Manford made his stage debut in 2012 playing the role of

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:18AM

Olivier Awards to be Hosted by U.K. Stage and TV Comedian Jason Manford by Mark Shenton

The annual ceremony is set for April 9 at Royal Albert Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:17AM

'Bridges of Madison County' author Robert James Waller dies by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Author Robert James Waller, whose best-selling, bittersweet 1992 novel "The Bridges of Madison County" was turned into a movie starring Meryl Streep…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 11:16AM

Easter Bonnet Competition Sets Dates at Minskoff Theatre by Andrew Gans

The annual fundraiser for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS will be held in April.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM

All That Glitters! See Joe Mantello, Sally Field & More Celebrate The Glass Menagerie's Broadway Opening at Sardi's by Lindsey Sullivan

The Glass Menagerie opened at the Belasco Theatre on March 9. Stars Sally Field, Maidson Ferris, Finn Wittrock and Joe Mantello took in an emotional curtain call and then headed to Sardi'…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:12AM

Broadway.com Culturalist Challenge! Choose the Top 10 Feuds Between Broadway Musical Characters by Lindsey Sullivan

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

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:12AM

VIDEO: Need Help Getting to Know Them? Meet the Company of THE KING AND I Tour by Stage Tube

Next up for the National Tour of The King and I, which won a Tony Award for Best Revival in 2015, is Houston's Hobby Center, where it will play March 14-19.Laura Michelle KellyAnna Leonowens…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:03AM

First Listen: Phillipa Soo is Calling All Dreamers in Track from AMELIE Cast Recording by BroadwayWorld

As BroadwayWorld reported earlier this week, the Original Broadway Cast Recording of the much anticipated Amelie, A NEW MUSICAL, by a new imprint of the Warner Music Group. The original Broa…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:03AM

Charles Busch and Penny Fuller Lend Their Voices to Diva: Live From Hell by Robert Viagas

Librettist Sean Patrick Monahan also stars in the musical, loosely based on All About Eve.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03AM

U.K. Now Casting: Nonunion ‘Quiz Night: The Musical’ and 3 More Jobs

Happy Friday, U.K. actors! You’ve made it through another week, so why not reward yourself with some acting opportunities? In our roundup today we’ve got a nonunion musical, stud…

SOURCE: Backstage at 11:03AM

THE MONKEY – Theatre 503 by Laura Kressly

John Stanley’s dark comedy could easily descend into poverty porn, but he avoids this pitfall with a focus on detailed characterisation and the consequences of drug addiction, both of whic…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM
Friday, March 10, 2017 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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See Photos of West End Revival of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? by Marc J. Franklin

The new production of Edward Albee’s Tony Award-winning play is directed by James Macdonald.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM

Adam Pascal sings from Tim Rice's ‘Jesus Christ Superstar,’ ‘Chess’ and ‘Aida’ at Strathmore by Peter Marks

The Broadway vet (“Rent,” “Cabaret”) performs in a concert with Washington-area youth choruses.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:54AM

Julie Cunningham review – poetic dances to Kate Tempest and Anohni by Judith Mackrell

The Pit, Barbican, LondonThe dancer turned choreographer presents two pieces themed around identity and sexual fluidity, featuring some gorgeously sophisticated sequencesJulie Cunningham has…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:54AM

Hitchcock Family Backs Fight to Save Art-Deco Movie Theater by Leo Barraclough

A last-ditch effort has been staged to prevent further demolition of a 1926 Art-Deco movie theater in London that hosted the early films of Alfred Hitchcock, whose family is backing an attem…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:52AM

It’s Kind of a Funny Story Creators & Besties Drew Gasparini & Alex Brightman Talk Laughing 'Til You Cry, Writing Musicals, & #Friendsh

Get ready to LOL as It's Kind of a Funny Story creators Drew Gasparini and Alex Brightman talk creating together, a friendship born over 3:30 AM karaoke, and much, much more.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 10:49AM

It’s Kind of a Funny Story Creators & Besties Drew Gasparini & Alex Brightman Talk Laughing 'Til You Cry, Writing Musicals, & #Friendsh

Get ready to LOL as It's Kind of a Funny Story creators Drew Gasparini and Alex Brightman talk creating together, a friendship born over 3:30 AM karaoke, and much, much more.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 10:49AM

Broadway Alum Paul Sparks Will Join Hugh Jackman in Greatest Showman by Andrew Gans

The musical film chronicles the life of master showman PT Barnum.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:40AM

Liberace Musical Back on Track by Olivia Clement

An Oscar-nominated producer has picked up the project following the death of Behind the Candelabra producer Jerry Weintraub.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:38AM

The madcap world of summer opera

The settings may be tranquil, but Britain’s country-house music events are highly competitive

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 10:30AM

Pissarro in Paris: sunlight, fog and feeling

Older than his artistic peers, the French painter was nonetheless a restless innovator

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 10:30AM

OMA’s Concrete rises in Dubai

A vast new venue created by the architects arrives in the city’s arts hub

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REVIEW: Bang Bang, Mercury Theatre ✭✭ by Paul T Davies

By Paul T Davies It hasn’t helped this production also that current West End farce mega-hit The Play That Goes Wrong visited this venue just a few weeks ago, underlining further how archai…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 10:23AM

Get Social: The #OlivierAwards Best Supporting Actress in a Musical Nominees at the Celebration Lunch

The #OlivierAwards nominees were announced on Monday, and the celebrations continue today at the Nominee Celebration lunch! With everyone in high spirits, let's take a closer look at the rea…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 10:18AM

Diane Lane, Barbara Kopple, Rory Kennedy, and Aisha Tyler Set For Sarasota Film Fest by Jeremy Gerard

Women filmmakers and stars take the spotlight at the 19th Sarasota Film Festival, set to run March 31 – April 9 in the arts-heavy west Florida seaside town. Take Every Wave: The Life …

SOURCE: Deadline at 10:11AM

Kristin Chenoweth and Josh Radnor Cast in Network Pilots by Andrew Gans

The two return to the small screen for pilots from CBS and NBC.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM

NEWS: Jason Manford hosts 2017 #OlivierAwards at Royal Albert Hall, 9 Apr by Press Releases

Jason Manford will host this year’s Olivier Awards ceremony. The 2017 awards are set to be the biggest yet, as they make their debut at the Royal Albert Hall on Sunday 9 April.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:05AM

Timber Lake Playhouse, The Old Globe, MCC Theater, and Sleep No More Are Hiring by Playbill Staff

Playbill.com’s Job Listings offer an extensive selection of available jobs within the theatre industry.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:05AM

Opening Night of Glass Menagerie, Starring Sally Field and Joe Mantello by Hannah Vine

Tennessee Williams’ classic returns to Broadway with direction by Tony winner Sam Gold.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM

CUTTIN’ A RUG – Edinburgh by Thom Dibdin

As the middle section of the trilogy that begins with The Slab Boys, some may expect this to provide problems of accessibility as a stand-alone piece. However, it tends to amplify rather tha…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00AM

Photo Flash: Sally Field and Joe Mantello Toast Their Broadway Returns in The Glass Menagerie

Madison Ferris and Finn Wittrock round out the cast of Tennessee Williams' drama at the Belasco Theatre.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:00AM
Friday, March 10, 2017 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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The Night Season review at East Riding Theatre, Beverley – ‘funny and tender’ by Will Ramsey

The Kennedys’ home has seen better days. Along with the dingy paint, there’s a jagged row of bricks, as ominous as shark’s

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:57AM

How day jobs can serve up the chance to act by John Byrne

Recent calls to ban audience members from eating during performances have attracted widespread support from performers, critics and theatregoers alike. I’m hoping

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:48AM

It's boom time for older actors but how realistic are their roles? by Lyn Gardner

From Silver Lining to Roundelay, a handful of new shows focus on elderly people. Let’s hope it leads to lasting change in the way they’re represented on stageIn Sandi Toksvig’s Silver …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:48AM

TV picks: 'Hamilton's America,' 'Trial & Error,' 'Greenleaf' and more

Hamilton's America. If you missed this two-hour special about the creation of Lin-Manuel Miranda's sold-out musical, here's another chance to see some of the original-cast performances and l…

SOURCE: Philly.com at 09:47AM

GRACE NOTES: Friday, March 10, 2017 by Susan Grace

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12 states, six weeks: Walnut Street Theatre's road warriors

'I have to look out the window to remember where we are," says Karen Peakes. "Oh, wait, OK. . . . There's a pier, with fishing boats, lobster trucks picking stuff up. We're in New …

SOURCE: Philly.com at 09:40AM

5 area St. Patrick's Day parades celebrate Irish heritage by Colleen Schrappen St. Louis Post-Dispatch

When it was gearing up for the World’s Fair at the turn of the 20th century, St. Louis dropped its formal St. Patrick’s Day celebration. For almost seven decades, there was a dearth of g…

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 09:36AM

Best Bets: Stout & Oyster Festival, the Great Taste, 'The Royale,' John Prine, David Nail and more by Go! Magazine Staff

Our staff picks the best things to do this week — with a look ahead.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 09:36AM

Dog museum in Queeny Park won't stay: officials announce move to New York by Valerie Schremp Hahn St. Louis Post-Dispatch

The American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog, which has made its home in Queeny Park for nearly 30 years, is returning to its original home at the AKC headquarters, officials announced today.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 09:36AM

An Arts and Military Community Challenge Coin by [email protected] (ramona)

By Nolen Bivens. Nolen Bivens challenges communities to set up a n Arts and Military Community Health and Wellness Ecosystem.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 09:24AM

'Glass Menagerie' review: A masterwork brilliantly sharpened

"The Glass Menagerie" again? Why? Why does Broadway need another revival of Tennessee Williams' familiar masterwork, the seventh since this achingly moving drama ignited his career in 1945 a…

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Echoes / I Imagine review at Lilian Baylis Studio, London – ‘extraordinary versatility’ by Neil Norman

Two solo pieces, one performer. And yet so marked is the difference between the two it is hard to believe they are

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:19AM

Theatre News: Jason Manford to host this year's Olivier Awards

The actor and comedian will host the event at the Royal Albert Hall

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 09:18AM

Features: What's In My Dressing Room? - Speech and Debate's Patsy Ferran

The actress takes us backstage at Trafalgar Studios

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 09:18AM

Something Larger Than Life Is Missing In Riverside’s Mame by Bill Hirschman

Although Jerry Herman’s music and lyrics come alive again in Riverside Theatre’s production of Mame, there’s something missing. The larger-than-life part of this production is not ecce…

SOURCE: Florida Theater On Stage at 09:06AM

Intoxicatingly good: Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, London

The Harold Pinter Theatre’s staging boasts an outstanding performance from Imelda Staunton

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 09:04AM

Theater: New and Noteworthy

New This Week The Importance of Being Earnest (Walnut Street Theatre). One of the wittiest plays ever written, ever-fresh. Tuesday through April 30.

SOURCE: Philly.com at 09:00AM

NEWS & PHOTOS: Leon Fleming follows Sid with new play Kicked in the Sh*tter by Press Releases

The multiple award-nominated team behind Sid, the one-man play about Sid Vicious which had an acclaimed tour and run at the Arts Theatre last year, return with new play Kicked in the Sh*tter.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM

Kenneth Tynan’s daughter: ‘My complicated, alcoholic father was deeply insecure’ by Nick Smurthwaite

Any theatre buff or practitioner who was around in the 1950s and 1960s was in thrall to the critic Kenneth Tynan, whose

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:00AM

Conleth Hill: ‘Imelda Staunton and I got on so well that we looked for a play for the two of us’ by Al Senter

It seems paradoxical that the better a character actor does the job, the less they are known and appreciated. A performer who,

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:00AM
Friday, March 10, 2017 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Moments of honesty keep 'The Millennial Malcontent’ grounded: review by Carly Maga - Special To The Star

A riff on “The Provoked Wife,” “The Millennial Malcontent” hearkens back to a form of comedy that’s far too broad for our modern, ironic tastes.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 08:58AM

BANDSTAND's Andy Blankenbuehler Reflects on Career Milestone by Stephanie Wild

Rhapsody Magazine for United Airlines recently talked to choreographer Andy Blankenbuehler, of Hamilton fame, as he gears up for the opening of his newest show Bandstand.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:48AM

Photo Coverage: Sally Field, Joe Mantello, and Cast Take Opening Night Bows at THE GLASS MENAGERIE by Walter McBride

The Broadway revival of Tennessee Williams' The Glass Menagerie opened last night, March 9,at the Belasco Theatre 111 West 44th Street, starring two-time Academy Award winner Sally Field and…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:48AM

Tom Lehrer joyfully revisited by Cogency

Tomfoolery. Tony Braithwaite directed at Act II Playhouse, March-April 2017   To young people of a certain generation, Tom Lehrer was the pied piper. In the conformist 1950s he wrote so…

SOURCE: theculturalcritic.com at 08:46AM

City of Glass review – Paul Auster's meta-mystery gets a stunning staging by Lyn Gardner

Home, ManchesterDuncan Macmillan’s adaptation of Auster’s story becomes a jaw-dropping spectacle, but the cunning visuals come at the expense of emotional engagementIn Paul Auster’s 19…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:42AM

Emma Sidi: ‘Burning Love is the funniest TV show I've ever seen’ by Rachel Aroesti

The character comic and star of BBC3’s Pls Like on what makes her laugh the mostTony Law is probably the one who makes me laugh the most without knowing quite how I got there, which is a b…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:42AM

Kurt Weill: How Germany Finally Unearthed a National Treasure by Joshua Barone

With the help of the Weill Festival, the composer’s home country has slowly but surely restored the legacy of one of its musical heroes.

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Get Social: The #OlivierAwards Best Supporting Actor in a Musical Nominees at the Celebration Lunch

The #OlivierAwards nomination celebrations continue today at the official Nominees Celebration lunch. Let's have a look at the reactions to the #StageFaves up for Best Supporting Actor in a …

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 08:36AM

Laughing through Tears: ‘Cry Baby: My (reluctant) Journey into Motherhood’ by Matthew Wexler

by April Stamm Motherhood is no f-ing joke. And comic Jamie Aderski will be the first to agree with me on that. Terrible stuff happens when you carry, birth, and try to raise a baby; vividly…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 08:18AM

REVIEW: Romeo and Juliet, West Yorkshire Playhouse ✭✭✭✭ by Jonathan Hall

By Jonathan Hall At the interval and the end- especially at the end- the audience, which included a large element of young people, erupted with a spontaneous cheering, whooping enthusiasm- i…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 08:17AM

Theatre News: Exclusive: Casting announced for A Lie of the Mind at Southwark Playhouse

Game of Thrones actor Gethin Anthony will appear in Defibrillator's production of Sam Shepard's play

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 08:06AM

LIMEHOUSE – Donmar Warehouse by Aleks Sierz

Politics is a serious business, but it’s also a fun spectator sport. Think of the duels in Prime Minister’s Questions; or the marathon that is Brexit.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:00AM
Friday, March 10, 2017 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Regional Roundup: Top New Features This Week Around Our Broadway World - 3/10; THE NETHER in Rhode Island, THE LAST FIVE YEARS in Orlando and More! by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more. This week, we feature…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:48AM

BWW's On This Day - March 10, 2017

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on March 10 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:48AM

Ian Kelly on Venice: ‘Casanova’s story takes you to the city's best views' by Ian Kelly

The Casanova biographer, whose work has inspired a new ballet, finds plenty of traces of the 18th-century lothario amid the city’s canals, bars and alleywaysWriters from Casanova to Byron …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:36AM

A Man Needs A Maid by Leah Richards

Les Bonnes/The Maids Written by Jean Genet Directed by Oliver Henzler Presented by La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club In association with L'Atelier Théâtre Production…

SOURCE: culturecatch.com at 07:31AM

Video: Take a tour around Hull Truck Theatre

We continue our Regional Theatre Focus with a tour around Hull's biggest theatre

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 07:06AM

Michael Blakemore: Young actors are neglecting vocal training by Tim Bano

Director Michael Blakemore has expressed concerns that younger actors are neglecting training in traditional acting skills, such as projection. Speaking at a

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:03AM

Norfolk and Norwich Festival director to step down in May by Georgia Snow

Norfolk and Norwich Festival artistic director William Galinsky is to step down following this year’s event. Galinsky has been at the helm

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:03AM

Phyllida Barlow on art, politics and the Venice Biennale

The sculptor talks about the challenge of representing Britain at a time when national identity is in flux

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WISDOM OF A FOOL – Lost Theatre by Shanine Salmon

He’s an entertainer remembered with great affection, perhaps by none more than Jack Lane, who’s built a one-man show around the great man; a whistle-stop tour of his life and career.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM

Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? New photos of Imelda Staunton, Conleth Hill, Luke Treadaway & Imogen Poots by Press Releases

A classic reborn with a Rolls Royce cast! Check out these newly released production images of Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, starring Conleth Hill and Imelda Staunton as war…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM
Friday, March 10, 2017 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Glasgow Citizens redevelopment gets £2.5m boost by Thom Dibdin

Glasgow Citizens’ multimillion-pound redevelopment project has received a £2.5 million grant from the Scottish government. The money, from the government’s regeneration capital g…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:57AM

REVIEW: In Search Of England, Mercury Theatre ✭✭✭✭ by Paul T Davies

By Paul T Davies This is a play that never feels the need to shout or become hysterical, yet brims with anger, passion and love, and tunes in with our own questioning of national identity. T…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 06:33AM

The Roman Tragedies, Casanova: this week’s best UK theatre and dance by Lyn Gardner & Judith Mackrell

Ivo van Hove’s startling multimedia retelling of Shakespeare, and Kenneth Tindall’s provocative ballet productionThe Roman Tragedies Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:32AM

The Glass Menagerie Glimmers by Jk Clarke

        by JK Clarke   I have to admit that I was at first deeply ambivalent about Sam Gold’s new staging of the classic Tennessee Williams play, The Glass Menager…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 06:23AM

French Auteur Bruno Dumont on His Upcoming Joan of Arc Musical ‘Jeanette’ by Nvivarelli

French director Bruno Dumont early in his career made dour naturalistic dramas “La Vie de Jesus” and “L’Umanité,” set in the Opal Coast in Northern France, and more recently broad…

SOURCE: Variety at 06:16AM

Photos: Exclusive: First look at Niamh Cusack and the cast of My Brilliant Friend

Melly Still's production opens at the Rose Theatre Kingston this weekend

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:03AM

Photos: Imelda Staunton and cast celebrate opening night of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

The revival of Edward Albee's play opened in the West End last night

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:03AM

Review Round-Ups: Were the critics afraid of Imelda Staunton in Virginia Woolf?

Imelda Staunton and Conleth Hill star in this revival of Edward Albee's play

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:03AM

NEWS: Vincent & Flavia return to the stage with Tango Moderno tour by Press Releases

Strictly Come Dancing superstars Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace return to the stage with their most audacious and thrilling show yet, Tango Moderno.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:00AM

The opera about Walt Disney, and how Long Beach landed the U.S. premiere of 'The Perfect American' by Catherine Womack

Every good fairy tale has a dark side. Perhaps nobody knew that better than Walt Disney. The creator of “Bambi” and “Snow White” never shied from exploiting the grimmer nature of hum…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 06:00AM
Friday, March 10, 2017 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Today on Broadway: Friday, March 10, 2017 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Critics Love “The Glass Menagerie” Despite Negative Word of Mouth, Brian d’Arcy James’s “Hamilton” Reign Begins Next Month, and “Hamilton…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM
Friday, March 10, 2017 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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The Arts on the Stamps of the World — March 10 by Doug Briscoe

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

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 04:03AM
Friday, March 10, 2017 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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BWW Morning Brief March 10th, 2017 - PRESENT LAUGHTER, 'HONEYMOON' in London and More! by Jessica Khan

Good morning, BroadwayWorld This weekend's big news PRESENT LAUGHTER, starring Kevin Kline, begins on Broadway tonight, and Samantha Barks and Arthur Darrell headline HONEYMOON IN VEGAS in L…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:42AM

Regional Arts Victoria announces new strategic plan and executive leadership by Arts Review

Regional Arts Victoria announces a renewed strategic direction for the organisation, with a strong focus on Partnerships, Programming and Projects. This marks a transition from nurturing the…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 03:30AM

MTC: Faith Healer by Anne-Marie Peard

Faith Healer, directed by Judy Davis, at Sydney’s Belvoir last year was so successful that the MTC put it into the Sumner Theatre. While twice as many can see it each night, most can’t e…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 03:29AM

Bunny review at White Bear Theatre, London – ‘an uneven revival’ by Lauren Mooney

It’s been seven years since Jack Thorne’s one-woman play Bunny premiered in Edinburgh, where it won a Fringe First. Thorne has gone

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 03:27AM

How Accessible Is Your Website? Here’s How You Can Find Out by Drew McManus

Did you know that a routine boilerplate included in many grant agreements stipulates the receiving organization agrees that their website complies to accessibility standards? Granted, I have…

SOURCE: artshacker.com at 03:00AM

“Kong: Skull Island revives “King Kong” with ’70s-era style and welcome wit by The Washington Post

"Kong: Skull Island" is a big, noisy B-movie infused with moments of wit and sprightly visual sophistication, anchored by what surely must be the most enormous version of King Kong since the…

SOURCE: Denver Post at 03:00AM

Theater openings March 10-16

Saturday "The Wiz": Ease on down the road with Kokandy Productions in this retelling of the world of Oz. Through April 16 at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave.; 773-975-8150 and www.kokandypr…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 03:00AM
Friday, March 10, 2017 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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The Family Ties That Bind: ‘The Glass Menagerie’ by Matthew Wexler

I have no doubt that Sam Gold’s stark, contemporary interpretation of Tennessee Williams’ masterwork, The Glass Menagerie, will polarize audiences and critics alike. The current Broadway…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 02:42AM

PRESENT LAUGHTER, Starring Kevin Kline, Begins on Broadway Tonight by BroadwayWorld

A friendly reminder Present Laughter begins tonight, March 10th, 2017,atBroadway's St. James Theatre 246 West 44th Street,ahead of a Wednesday, April 5th Opening Night,for a strictly limited…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:32AM

Ann Harada and Sara Wordsworth Co-Host Prospect's Starry GOOD TO GO Showcase Tonight by BroadwayWorld

Immigration, the development of Luna Park, and new adaptations of the films Bread and Roses and Teeth are among the subjects explored in this concert celebrating new works-in-process created…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:32AM

VIDEO: On This Day, March 10- A Star is Born: Laura Benanti Debuts as Maria in THE SOUND OF MUSIC by Stage Tube

On this day in 1999, Richard Chamberlain and Laura Benanti joined the cast of the Broadway revival of The Sound of Music as the new Captain Von Trapp and Maria Rainer, succeeding Michael Sib…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:32AM

Brexit stage left: how theatre became the best way to understand today’s Britain | Martin Kettle by Martin Kettle

Our political class is still struggling to make sense of the EU referendum. But thankfully our playwrights are finding the wordsThe Brexit referendum asked voters to make a simple choic…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:06AM

An Open Letter to Both Sides by Rob Weinert-Kendt

Dear New York theater friends who think this L.A. 99-seat thing sounds like B.S. and a clear-cut case of exploitation that Equity has every good reason to shut down: I might not go so far as…

SOURCE: The Wicked Stage at 02:06AM

Paul Clayton: My stage return beckons – this is no time for farting about by Paul Clayton

Nine years ago I had a touch of Kafka’s Dick at Watford Palace. For a variety of reasons, that was my last

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM

Mark Shenton’s top 10 musicals based on Shakespeare by Mark Shenton

This week, Tom Stoppard’s Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead returned to the Old Vic, a month shy of 50 years since it

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM

Howard Sherman: When ushers become part of the show by Howard Sherman

It’s not terribly odd, in the US, for a member of the theatre’s staff to walk on to the stage before a

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM
Friday, March 10, 2017 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Betty Buckley to Preview New STORY SONGS Album in NJ, NYC and CA This Spring by Bww News Desk

Tony Award-winning Broadway legend Betty Buckley - co-starring in the recent smash hit M. Night Shayamalan film Split opposite James McAvoy - will come to the New York area this season for f…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:24AM

Nick Adams, N'Kenge and More to Celebrate Kander & Ebb in AMERICAN SHOWSTOPPERS at Schimmel Center by Bww News Desk

On Today, March 10 at 730 PM, Schimmel Center will continue its American Showstoppers series. This time orchestrator and conductor Fred Barton leads his 14-piece orchestra and cast of Broadw…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:24AM

John Cena Gets In Shape to Host Kids' Choice Awards by Young Hollywood

John Cena Gets In Shape to Host Kids' Choice Awards YH goes behind the scenes of the Kids Choice Awards with host and WWE superstar, John Cena, who reveals to us why he is the perfect man fo…

SOURCE: Young Hollywood at 01:00AM

Sharing Lunchables with "Riverdale" Star Lili Reinhart by Young Hollywood

Sharing Lunchables with "Riverdale" Star Lili Reinhart The lovely Lili Reinhart sits down with us in the YH Studio to indulge in some delicious Lunchables and tell us all about playing the i…

SOURCE: Young Hollywood at 01:00AM

Video Flash: Flashback Friday: Sally Field Introduces Herself as "Gidget" In a 1965 ABC Promo

This Glass Menagerie star got her start on a surfboard.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00AM
Friday, March 10, 2017 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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The Penitent by David Kaufman

Perhaps because Mamet-regular Jordan Lage is so effective as Richard, the scenes between Charles and his own attorney prove the most effective. While Laura Bauer’s sensible costumes do all…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 12:34AM

Kevin Kline Returns to Broadway in Present Laughter by Andy Lefkowitz

Kevin Kline makes his official return to Broadway tonight in Noël Coward’s Present Laughter. The production at the St. James Theatre plays its opening night on April 5. The limite…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:24AM

Present Laughter, Starring Kevin Kline, Begins on Broadway by Olivia Clement

The revival of Noël Coward’s comedy kicks off previews March 10 at the St. James Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:05AM

You Need to Know Your Gay History—Says Harvey Fierstein by Olivia Clement

The Tony winner unearths the emotional past of the gay rights movement in the Public Theater’s Gently Down the Stream.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Empowering Artists of Color in Classical Music by Adam Hetrick

Juilliard-trained violinist Dawn Michelle Johnson is the March 10 guest on the artists’ podcast hosted by Leah Walsh.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

How Casting Actors With Differing Abilities Gives New Meaning to Old Stories by Iris Wiener

With recent casting decisions for Othello, The Glass Menagerie, and more, performers push boundaries onstage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM