Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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Joan of Arc: Into the Fire review – David Byrne salutes martyr with rock musical by Alexis Soloski

Public Theater, New YorkDespite handsome sets and a striking performance from Jo Lampert, this take on the tragic French warrior’s life isn’t quite as wild as it should beTheatergoers sh…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:48PM

Joan of Arc: Get Into the Fire, It's Probably Better than this Musical by Nicole Serratore

Joan of Arc: Into the Fire (Photo: Tammy Shell)When your show involves two virgin checks on your leading lady, you may want to rethink everything you did to get yourself there. E-v-e-r-y-t-h…

SOURCE: Mildly Bitter's Musings at 11:35PM

Step Inside the Rehearsal Room for The Kid Stays in the Picture by Marc J. Franklin

The Royal Court Theatre production explores the life of Hollywood producer Robert Evans, whose films included The Godfather.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:34PM

Top Picks at the 2017 Melbourne Queer Film Festival by Arts Review

Celebrating its 27th year, the Melbourne Queer Film Festival (MQFF) is set to delight, excite, shock and surprise with the most cutting edge queer cinema has to offer from Australia and ar…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 11:27PM

Miriam Shor, Beth Malone, and Ari Graynor Celebrate The Outer Space Opening Night by Hannah Vine

Ethan Lipton’s newest work takes over the downtown concert venue through April 9, with direction by Leigh Silverman.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:24PM

On the Couch with Brian Castles-Onion by Arts Review

Who is Brian Castles-Onion? I’m a Conductor with Opera Australia currently on the podium for the season of Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour – Carmen, and recent recipient of an AM in t…

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

Canadian Prime Minister, Ivanka Trump see Broadway musical by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau - along with first daughter Ivanka Trump - have welcomed a new musical that celebrates Canadian compassion following 9/11....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 11:06PM

Trump Proposes Eliminating the Arts and Humanities Endowments by Sopan Deb

It was the first time a president has called for ending the endowments, which were created in 1965 under President Lyndon B. Johnson.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:02PM

Justin Trudeau Brings Ivanka Trump to Broadway Show on Welcoming Outsiders by Michael Paulson

The Canadian prime minister, who has emphasized welcoming refugees, attended “Come From Away” with the president’s daughter in a pairing that was rich with symbolism.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:02PM

Theater Review: David Byrne Gives Joan of Arc the Imelda Treatment by Jesse Green

As you head to your seat for the new David Byrne musical Joan of Arc: Into the Fire, at the Public, you may smile upon seeing a painted stage drop bearing the legend “She was warned. She w…

SOURCE: Vulture at 11:00PM
Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Justin Trudeau Opened a Performance of Broadway’s Canadian Come From Away That Ivanka Trump Also Attended by Karen Brill

Turning regular theater into political theater isn’t just for Americans anymore. Canadian prime minister and all-around babe Justin Trudeau visited the Great White Way on Wednesday, taking…

SOURCE: Vulture at 10:53PM

VIDEO: Justin Trudeau Delivers a Message of Hope and Unity at Broadway's COME FROM AWAY by Stage Tube

The cast and the audience atCome From Awaygot a special treat from up north this evening when Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took the stage ahead of the Canadian-born musical to addr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:42PM

Review Roundup: David Byrne's JOAN OF ARC: INTO THE FIRE Opens at the Public Theater by Review Roundups

The Public Theater's world premiere ofJoan of Arc Into the Fire, with book, music, and lyrics byDavid Byrne, choreography bySteven Hoggett, and directed byAlex Timbers, officially opens toni…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:42PM

Summerfolk by Arts Review

Written by one of Russia’s most profound writers, activists and Nobel Prize winners, Burning House presents Maxim Gorky’s Summerfolk at St. Kilda’s Theatre Works for four per…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 10:42PM

Watch Canadian PM Justin Trudeau’s Speech on Broadway by Jonathan Mandell

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau thanked New York for making Canadians at home by supplying “snow banks,” during an address to the audience at Come From Away, after he and …

SOURCE: New York Theater at 10:41PM

Adam's Call: Miss Richfield 1981: 2020 Vision: I Can See Clearly Now by Call Me Adam

Adam's Call: I can see clearly now that I attended Miss Richfield 1981's new show "2020 Vision" at The Laurie Beechman Theatre in NYC! Miss Richfield knows in this post-election world, we're…

SOURCE: Call Me Adam at 10:33PM

Adam's Call: Miss Richfield 1981: 2020 Vision: I Can See Clearly Now by Adam Rothenberg

Adam's Call: I can see clearly now that I attended Miss Richfield 1981's new show "2020 Vision" at The Laurie Beechman Theatre in NYC! Miss Richfield knows in this post-election world, we'…

SOURCE: Call Me Adam at 10:33PM

Review: ‘The Strangest,’ a Different Perspective on Camus’s Classic by Elisabeth Vincentelli

The murdered Algerian remained anonymous in Albert Camus’s “The Stranger,” but this new play by Betty Shamieh reframes the point of view.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:31PM

Review: ‘Joan of Arc’ and the Monotony of Sainthood by Ben Brantley

In David Byrne’s inert new musical, France’s favorite saint storms England with power chords.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:31PM

“Alabama Story” Will Get Western Massachusetts Premiere in 2018   by Kenneth Jones

Majestic Theater, the resident Equity company in Western Massachusetts, will present the area premiere of Alabama Story by Kenneth Jones in early 2018. West Springfield, MA, will get to expe…

SOURCE: By Kenneth Jones at 10:26PM

On the Couch with Chris Bendall by Arts Review

Who is Chris Bendall? I am the CEO of Critical Stages, a national touring company based in The Rocks in Sydney. I am a Creative Producer, Director, Dramaturg and lover of all things theatre.…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 10:16PM

'Joan of Arc' review: David Byrne's musical is a trial

Four years ago, rock icon David Byrne and director Alex Timbers collaborated on "Here Lies Love," a smashing, immersive disco extravaganza about the rise and fall of Imelda Marcos, of all un…

SOURCE: Newsday Subscription at 10:06PM

David Byrne’s cartoonish Joan of Arc musical opens at New York’s Public Theater

Joan of Arc: Into the Fire is an earnest and predictable account of medieval girl power

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 10:03PM

Off Broadway Review: David Byrne’s ‘Joan of Arc: Into the Fire’ by Gordon Cox

Jo Lampert is so conspicuously exotic, with her pale, elongated face and icicle-thin body, that it’s entertaining just to watch her wave her flag and model her sexy armor. The performe…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:00PM
Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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Wes Adrianson by Wes Adrianson

Wes Adrianson is an east bay activist and graduate student at UC Berkeley. He’s worked against university tuition hikes, led campaigns against extreme fossil fuels in California, and organ…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 09:47PM

Cockfight by Arts Review

Two blokes in an office. One older, one younger. A cross between The Office and a cage-fight, this game of comical one-upmanship builds to a moment of impact where everything is suspended. A…

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

Social: Welcome to the Rock! Justin Trudeau Addresses the Audience at Tonight's Performance of COME FROM AWAY by BroadwayWorld

The cast and the audience at Come From Away got a special treat from up north this evening when Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took the stage ahead of the Canadian-born musical to ad…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:36PM

The Operatic Audacity of The Perfect American by Michael Van Duzer

by MICHAEL VAN DUZER Disney was a visionary artist and a canny businessman. He was that rare dreamer who could defy the naysayers and shepherd his dreams into reality. He was a complex m…

SOURCE: thisstage.la at 09:24PM

JOAN OF ARC: INTO THE FIRE - Talkin' Broadway's Review by Matthew Murray

For their first musical together at The Public Theater in 2013, Here Lies Love, David Byrne and Alex Timbers (working with Fatboy Slim) chose Imelda Marcos to anchor a disco-fueled swirl thr…

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 09:11PM

'Joan of Arc: Into the Fire': Theater Review

After collaborating on the Imelda Marcos disco bio-musical 'Here Lies Love,' David Byrne and director Alex Timbers reteam on 'Joan of Arc: Into the Fire,' a rock portrait of the Maid of Orle…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:00PM
Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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HART by Arts Review

A one-man verbatim theatre piece about the lived experiences of Stolen Generations survivors and the ongoing effects experienced by Indigenous Australians, following critically-acclaimed sea…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 08:45PM

David Byrne’s Inspired ‘Joan Of Arc’ Rocker & ‘The Outer Space’ At The Public: Review by Jeremy Gerard

David Byrne’s boisterous segue from Imelda Marcos (Here Lies Love) to Saint Joan (Joan of Arc: Into the Fire) is the ultimate example of crab-walking from the ridiculous to the sublime…

SOURCE: Deadline at 08:30PM

Top 10 awards show bloopers and mix-ups, from ‘La La Land’/’Moonlight’ to Sammy Davis Jr. by Robert Pius

The 2017 Oscars seemed to be destined to go down in history as one of the less memorable editions of the Academy Awards, when in the last few minutes that all changed. A win for “Moonlight…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 08:30PM

Take a Sneak Peek at The New Yorkers Revival by Playbill Staff

Go inside rehearsals for the Encores! staging of Cole Porter’s 1930 Prohibition musical at New York City Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:21PM

Wrestling with Beckett: Sam and Dede by Sandi Durell

  . . .  or My Dinner with André the Giant     by Samuel L. Leiter   It’s hard to conceive of any more unlikely pairing for a play about two familiar, real-life figu…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 08:10PM

Get ready for ‘Cabaret’ at the Academy of Music by seeing these fabulous cabaret acts around Philly

Cabaret, the enduring Kander & Ebb musical celebration decadent pre-WWII Berlin, is coming to the Academy of Music next month. Study for the moody musical celebration of the decadent by…

SOURCE: Philly.com at 08:09PM

The Stage Debut Awards to celebrate breakthrough talent by Tim Bano

The Stage has launched major new theatre awards to discover and support breakthrough talent. The Stage Debut Awards will recognise actors, writers,

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:01PM

In The Stage newspaper this week: March 16 by The Stage

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

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:00PM
Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Review: Haram! Iran! by Saima Huq

Haram! Iran! is an emotional roller coaster well worth the ride. Based on a true story, the play by Jay Paul Deratany depicts the trial and conviction of two teenagers when they make a genu…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 07:38PM

Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Karen Mason by Broadway.com

Karen Mason stops by Broadway.com HQ to chat about her new album and more with Paul Wontorek.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:32PM

Watch Oprah Winfrey & Renee Elise Goldsberry in the Official Trailer for HBO's The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Broadway.com

HBO has released an official trailer for The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, a new film starring Oprah Winfrey and Hamilton Tony winner Renée Elise Goldsberry. Based on Rebecca Sklo…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:32PM

Who Dat? Testing Stars' Disney Knowledge at the Beauty and the Beast Premiere by Broadway.com

Do you know this "tail as old as time"? Stars at the premiere of Beauty and the Beast get tested on their Disney knowledge.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:32PM

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory's Jackie Hoffman on Ad-Libbing in Musicals, Playing the 'House Nazi' on Feud & Being 'Lost Without the Gays by Broadway.com

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory's Jackie Hoffman offers up excellent dating advice, shares what it's like to be on set with Feud co-stars Jessica Lange and Susan Sarandon and plays…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:32PM

Tonight: Bingo-a-Go-Go with Dandy Dillinger by Trav S.D.

Filed under: Contemporary Variety, PLUGS Tagged: Bingo-a-Go-Go, Dandy Dillinger, DJ La Linda, Ethyl's

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 07:18PM

Review: Soaring, exuberant “American in Paris” at the Buell is more than pretty by Joanne Ostrow

From the beloved Gershwin tunes to Christopher Wheeldon's distinctive choreography to the set and projection designs, the artful production soars.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 07:12PM
Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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FIRST LOOK: "Go Into Your Dance" from The New Yorkers

Bullets fly and bathtub gin flows in Cole Porter’s The New Yorkers, a gleefully amoral celebration of speakeasies, gangsters, society dames, and the great city they love.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:47PM

FIRST LOOK: "Hot Patata" from The New Yorkers

Bullets fly and bathtub gin flows in Cole Porter’s The New Yorkers, a gleefully amoral celebration of speakeasies, gangsters, society dames, and the great city they love.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:46PM

FIRST LOOK: "Where Have You Been" from The New Yorkers

Bullets fly and bathtub gin flows in Cole Porter’s The New Yorkers, a gleefully amoral celebration of speakeasies, gangsters, society dames, and the great city they love.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:46PM

Singer and Broadway Vet Patti LaBelle to Release New Album BEL HOMMAGE This May by BroadwayWorld

Today, legendary award-winning entertainer, Patti LaBelle, announced that she will release a new album entitled Bel Hommage on May 5, 2017.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:18PM

Steven Pasquale Will Join Jason Robert Brown for Two Shows at SubCulture by BroadwayWorld

Due to demand, SubCulture artist-in-residence Jason Robert Brown will welcome Steven Pasquale for a second show this weekend. The star of Brown's The Bridges of Madison County will join him …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:18PM

DVR Alert: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST's Josh Gad to Co-Host LIVE WITH KELLY Next Thursday by TV News Desk

Be sure to tune in next Thursday, March 31st to see Tony Award-nominated actor, Josh Gad, join forces with Kelly Ripa as co-host of Live with Kelly The actor will be joining the morning chat…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:18PM

WebCo Grads to Visit BROADWAY SESSIONS in Special Friday Edition by BroadwayWorld

This Thursday night, March 17th,BROADWAY SESSIONS welcomes the graduating class from Webster University Conservatory Of Theatre Arts.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:18PM

Odds & Ends: Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher to Receive Public Memorial, Ivan Reitman's Musical Summer of Love Finds Its Star & More by Andy Lefkowitz

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher Will Be Honored with Public Memorial Fans will have a chance to pay their respects to the …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:06PM

Tickets Are Now On Sale for Derren Brown: Secret at Atlantic Theater Company by Broadway.com

Tickets are now on sale for Derren Brown: Secret, the final production of Atlantic Theater Company's 2016-2017 season. The work stars two-time Olivier winner Brown, who created the …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:06PM

Yank!
 review at Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester – ‘real sincerity’ by Mark Shenton

Manchester’s fast-rising Hope Mill Theatre has been open for a little over a year but has already lined up a transfer for

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:00PM

Photo Flash: Aya Cash, Erik Lochtefeld, and Company of The Light Years Celebrate Opening Night

Oliver Butler directs this world premiere production.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM

Theater News: New York Theatre Workshop Announces Full Casting for Sojourners and Her Portmanteau

Playwright Mfoniso Udofia presents the two plays in repertory off-Broadway.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM
Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Cooking up a Memorable "Aubergine"

 By Sam Hurwitt In January Theatre Bay Area announced that Julia Cho’s Aubergine had won the Will Glickman Award for best play to premiere in the Bay Area in 2016, selected by a pane…

SOURCE: Theatre Bay Area at 05:38PM

Parade at Keegan Theatre (review) by Alexander C. Kafka

“These people make me tense,” sings Leo Frank early in the dark musical Parade. “It’s like a foreign land.” If 1913 Atlanta feels alien to Frank, a transplanted New York Jew and th…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 05:36PM

Tony Awards 2017: Meet the 51 people who decide the nominations by Paul Sheehan

While the Oscars, Emmys and Grammys canvass their entire memberships for nominations, the Tony Awards rely on 51 theater folk who attend all the shows that open on Broadway in a season. Thi…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 05:30PM

Ghost Ship fire victim’s father calls for more affordable spaces for California artists

The father of one of 36 people killed in the massive Oakland warehouse fire in December urged California lawmakers on Wednesday to think of the disaster as a housing problem … Click to…

SOURCE: The Sacramento Bee at 05:22PM

Play On: Shining a Spotlight on Music Directors

by Sean Kana This past winter I was fortunate to once again be the music director for the TBA Awards celebration. I saw a plethora of local talent in the room that night—actors, chore…

SOURCE: Theatre Bay Area at 05:07PM

Theater News: Shakespeare in Love and More Set for Seattle Shakespeare Season

Lee Hall's adaptation of the Oscar-winning film will take the stage.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM

Photo Flash: "Actors Studio Day" Declared by Mayor De Blasio

The event was celebrated on March 13 in honor of the opening of The Last Days of Judas Iscariot at La MaMa.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM

Theater News: American Playwriting Foundation's Relentless Award Heads to London

The award is presented in memory of Philip Seymour Hoffman.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM
Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Review: ‘The Gravedigger’s Lullaby’ at TACT NYC by Richard Seff

Jeff Talbott established himself as a writer of great promise with the MCC Theater production of his first play The Submission in 2011. This excellent actor/playwright joined The Actors Comp…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 04:59PM

If I Forget by Victor Gluck, Editor-In-Chief

Steven Levenson’s "If I Forget" is the kind of family drama that doesn’t get written much anymore: one that has something to say other than just depicting a dysfunctional situation. Not …

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 04:52PM

NYTW Casts Sojourners and Her Portmanteau by Olivia Clement

The downtown theatre will stage Mfoniso Udofia’s two plays in repertory this spring.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:50PM

Girls, at some time, are masters of their fates… by Newsdesk

William Shakespeare’s JULIUS CAESAR IN A NEW MODERN-DAY PRODUCTION SET AT AN ALL-GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL Conceived by ALYSSA MAY GOLD Directed by KATIE YOUNG MAKES ITS NEW YORK PREMIERE IN A STR…

SOURCE: StageLight Magazine at 04:47PM

‘The Price’ Opens March 16th by Newsdesk

OPENS MARCH 16! ROUNDABOUT THEATRE COMPANY Presents MARK RUFFALO TONY SHALHOUB JESSICA HECHT And DANNY DEVITO in ARTHUR MILLER’S THE PRICE Directed by TERRY KINNEY Limited engagement on Br…

SOURCE: StageLight Magazine at 04:43PM

Watch Darren Criss Dish About the Supergirl/Flash Crossover & Playing Neil Patrick Harris Roles by Andy Lefkowitz

Broadway.com Audience Choice Award winner Darren Criss paid a visit to Conan O'Brien last night. Most recently seen on Broadway as Hedwig (the role in Hedwig and the Angry Inch…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:42PM

New Alan Ayckbourn Play The Divide Heads to the Old Vic by Broadway.com

The Divide, a new play by Alan Ayckbourn, will open at the Old Vic this fall following its premiere at the Edinburgh International Festival. Dates for the Old Vic run are to be announced. D…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:42PM

Joshua Jackson to Star in Children of a Lesser God, Directed by Kenny Leon by Andy Lefkowitz

Joshua Jackson, star of TV’s The Affair, will lead Berkshire Theatre Group’s revival of Mark Medoff’s Children of a Lesser God in the role of James Leeds. He will be joined…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:42PM

Phoenix Best, Ta'Nika Gibson and Zonya Love to Star in All-New DREAMGIRLS at TUTS; Cast Announced! by BroadwayWorld

Theatre Under The Stars is excited to introduce the cast for its upcoming production of DREAMGIRLS.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:42PM

BWW TV Exclusive: Broadway Sessions Opens Up the Mic for Up-and-Comers! by Ben Cameron

Oh how we love our Broadway stars. We love 'em, love 'em, love 'em But once a month we say, enough with the big beautiful Broadway stars and we open the mic up to some of the most talented u…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:42PM

Ben Rimalower's PATTI ISSUES to Return to NYC; Audible Recording Out Soon! by BroadwayWorld

After another successful return engagement earlier this year, Ben Rimalower will return with his acclaimed long-running solo plays, PATTI ISSUES about his obsession with Broadway diva Patti …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:42PM

Works in Progress: In Bedford-Stuyvesant, Ready for ‘the Billie’ to Return by Helene Stapinski

The Billie Holiday Theater, which first opened in 1972, is finishing a $4.1 million renovation.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 04:36PM

Stepping Out review – laughter on tap in feelgood musical with Amanda Holden by Lyn Gardner

Vaudeville, LondonThere are some spot-on performances in this West End revival of Richard Harris’s likable play about budding hoofers in a church hallThe great tap-dance musical 42nd Stree…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:36PM

Rupert Grint, of Harry Potter fame, tells of strange encounters with extras on 'Snatch' by ,

Rupert Grint, who famously played Ron Weasley in the 'Harry Potter' franchise, on his odd encounters with extras on the set of “Snatch”        

SOURCE: USA Today at 04:26PM

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s musical in NJ (not that one) by Philip

Before Lin-Manuel Miranda chose Ron Chernow’s 827-page biography of Alexander Hamilton to read on vacation, “In the Heights” had established him as a composer-lyricist to reckon with. …

SOURCE: sceneonstage.com at 04:17PM
Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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'La La Land,' 'Beauty' herald more Days of Sun for musicals by Jocelyn Noveck

So, perhaps you've heard: "La La Land" didn't win best picture at the Oscars....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 03:43PM

You'll Want to Listen Again and Again! Groundhog Day Sets a Cast Album Release Date by Broadway.com

Good news for fans of new musicals! The cast album of Broadway's Groundhog Day will soon be available via Masterworks Broadway/Broadway Records. Pre-sales for the recording will begin Ma…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:42PM

Darren Criss on Playing Roles Created by Neil Patrick Harris by Andy Lefkowitz

Charming stage veteran Darren Criss paid a visit to Conan O'Brien last night. Broadway's final Hedwig (the role originated to Tony-winning effect in the revival by Neil Patrick Harri…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:42PM

City Theatre Announces 3 Shows for 2017-18 Season by American Theatre Editors

The lineup features new plays by Halley Feiffer and Cori Thomas.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:20PM

PRODUCTION: Joan of Arc at The Public

Oscar, Grammy and Golden Globe winner David Byrne explores the electrifying, meteoric rise of Joan of Arc through the lens of a one-of-a-kind rock musical concert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:12PM

Billy Porter: The Soul of Richard Rodgers by Matthew Wexler

Tony and Grammy Award-Winner Billy Porter’s new studio album, Billy Porter Presents The Soul of Richard Rodgers, will be released April 14, 2017 and is now available for pre-order. The alb…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 03:02PM

First Winner of The Relentless Award Will Be Presented at the Cherry Lane by Andrew Gans

Aleshea Harris is being honored this year for her 2016 play Is God Is.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:00PM

First Winner of The Relentless Award Will Be Honored at the Cherry Lane by Andrew Gans

Aleshea Harris is being celebrated this year for her 2016 play Is God Is.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:00PM
Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Nellie McKay to Revive Transgender Stage Show A GIRL NAMED BILL on Tour by BroadwayWorld

Nellie McKay is reviving the acclaimed transgender stage show for a US tour. 'A GIRL NAMED BILL - The Life and Times of Billy Tipton' will hit eight cities in April. Scroll down for dates

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:54PM

Exclusive Podcast: 'Behind the Curtain' Discusses COME FROM AWAY and 'Second Act Trouble' 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 02:54PM

CBS All Access Orders Season 2 of THE GOOD FIGHT Starring Christine Baranski by TV News Desk

CBS All Access, the CBS Television Network's digital subscription video on-demand and live streaming service, today announced the second season renewal of its first original drama series, TH…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:54PM

"All the Fine Boys" is Fine Enough by Broadway & Me

You may have to be a young woman in your late teens or early 20s to truly appreciate All The Fine Boys, the new play that The New Group is running in the tiny Ford Foundation Studio Theatre …

SOURCE: Broadway & Me at 02:54PM

UNA Event with Hamilton cast members at Victory Gardens by Bt

Chicago Chapter of United Nations Association Mon, March 20, 2017, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM CDTVictory Gardens Biograph Theater2433 North Lincoln AvenueChicago, IL 60614Join us for an exclus…

SOURCE: Collective Leverage at 02:54PM

What Do Critics Think of Imelda Staunton in Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? by Olivia Clement

The West End revival, directed by James Macdonald, plays the Harold Pinter Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:37PM

Helen Mirren-Led Supernatural Thriller Winchester Adds More Stars by Broadway.com

Helen Mirren, who wowed us on Broadway a couple seasons back as Queen Elizabeth II in The Audience, will be joined by a pair of film vets in Blacklab Entertainment and Imagination Design Wor…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:36PM

Livestreaming Conversation Claudia Rankine: On Whiteness—Friday, March 24 by HowlRound

By HowlRound TV. ArtsEmerson in Boston presents the conversation Claudia Rankine: On Whiteness livestreaming on the global, commons-based peer produced HowlRound TV network at howlround.tv F…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 02:35PM

Review: 'Naked Magicians' have no show up their sleeves by Chris Jones

Seafood joints usually carry a steak. Pizza Hut offers a tossed salad. This is all to avoid the veto. "The Naked Magicians," now at the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place, have learned …

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 02:34PM

Joshua Jackson and Lauren Ridloff to Star in Kenny Leon-Helmed Children of a Lesser God by Ryan McPhee

The revival, which was initially announced for a Broadway premiere, will open at the Berkshire Theatre Group in June.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:24PM

Vietgone, Hamilton and the Decolonization of American Theatre by HowlRound

By Arlene Martínez-Vázquez. Arlene Martínez-Vázquez looks at how colonization impacts her view of Hamilton and Vietgone.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 02:22PM

Chicago Theater Review: SYCAMORE (Raven Theatre) by Lawrence Bommer

IN SEARCH OF A STORY Loved ones seen in stasis are probably truer to most families. No clans are ever collectively happy or purposeful, only the members and not, of course, all the time. But…

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 02:15PM

Five Burning Questions with Chicago Star Tony Yazbeck

Tony Yazbeck talks returning to Chicago, his life offstage as a new dad, and the role on his Broadway bucket list

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 02:15PM

DC Theater Season 2017-18: The word from Woolly & Theater J by Peter Marks and Nelson Pressley

‘An American in Paris’ at Kennedy Center for the holidays

SOURCE: Washington Post at 02:12PM

Interview: Arts On Site Founders on Creating a Community for Artists by Heather Anne Chamberlain

There are people who wait for the world to give permission to create, and there are some people who create the world. Chelsea Ainsworth, Kyle Netzeband and Adrian Rosas are people who, toget…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 02:01PM

A DARK NIGHT IN DALSTON – Park Theatre by Aleks Sierz

Ex-EastEnder Michelle Collins stars in haunting, if slightly flawed, account of belief and loneliness.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 02:00PM

Review: Sundown, Yellow Moon

Peter Friedman, Lilli Cooper, and Eboni Booth star in this new play with songs by Rachel Bonds.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM
Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Livestreaming Facing Exclusion: Pioneering Activists Harry H. Dow and Tien Fu Wu—Saturday, March 18 by [email protected] (adewunmi)

By HowlRound TV. ArtsEmerson in Boston and Chinese Historical Society of New England (CHSNE) present Facing Exclusion: Pioneering Activists Harry H. Dow and Tien Fu Wu, a theatrical presenta…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 01:57PM

Julie Andrews brings the joy of theater to Netflix by ,

Julie Andrews' new Netflix show teaches kids how fun the performing arts can be. She and her daughter Emma Walton Hamilton talk about all the wonderful lessons children can learn from the st…

SOURCE: USA Today at 01:55PM

Project Polunin: backstage at the blazing dancer's new show – in pictures by Sarah Lee and Matt Fidler

Photographer Sarah Lee was granted unique access to the preparations for Sergei Polunin’s new triple bill, an ambitious collaboration with Ilan Eshkeri and David LaChapelle featuring Natal…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:48PM

BWW TV: Laura Osnes Welcomes BANDSTAND to Its Broadway Home by BroadwayWorld TV

In just weeks, the brand new musicalBandstand, directed and choreographed by Tony Award winnerAndy BlankenbuehlerHamilton, will begin performances at theBernard B. JacobsTheatre, prior to an…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:48PM

Exclusive Podcast: Half Hour Call w/ Chris King Welcomes Rockette Christine Sienicki by Half Hour Call With Chris King

Today's guest is Christine Sienicki. Christine became a Rockette at 18 and has been a part of the show ever since. This episode we talk about her difficult decision to leave college and purs…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:48PM

Joshua Jackson, Stephen Spinella, John McGinty and Lauren Ridloff to Lead BTG's CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD, Helmed by Kenny Leon; Summer Casting Set! by BroadwayWorld

Berkshire Theatre Group announces the final production of its upcoming 2017 Summer Season will be Mark Medoff's Tony, Outer Critics Circle and Drama Desk Award-winning play, Children of a Le…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:48PM

Photo Coverage: THE PRESENT's Cate Blanchett and Richard Roxburgh Unveil Portraits at Sardi's! by Walter McBride

CateBlanchettand Richard Roxburgh just got their own present from Sardi's yesterday. The Australian actors, currently starring in THE PRESENT on Broadway, just unveiled their very own carica…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:48PM

VIDEO: Watch Cynthia Erivo Take on RAGTIME's 'Make Them Hear You' at Broadway Backwards! by Stage Tube

At Broadway Backwards 2017, Tony Award winner Cynthia Erivo brought the house down with a gospel-infused rendition of Make Them Hear You from Ragtime. Her powerful, show-stopping vocals, bac…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:48PM

Oliviers to shine a light on unsung heroes by Tim Bano

The Olivier Awards has announced a new initiative celebrating individuals who have motivated and inspired others with their commitment to theatre. Six

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 01:42PM

Steve Bannon was a huge Bruce Springsteen fan in college, former roommate says by Nick Vadala

Before White House chief strategist Steve Bannon was the reported “intellectual force” behind President Donald Trump’s administration, he was a Bruce Springsteen-loving, “very libera…

SOURCE: Philly.com at 01:38PM

The Present Headliners Cate Blanchett & Richard Roxburgh Pretty Up Sardi's Wall by Broadway.com

Cate Blanchett and Richard Roxburgh, the gorgeous headliners of The Present, received a time-honored Broadway tribute on March 14: Sardi's caricatures! Check out the pics and then r…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:36PM

Tony-Winning Playwright Terrence McNally Subject of New Documentary by Andy Lefkowitz

Director Jeff Kaufman is at work on a new documentary about four-time Tony-winning playwright Terrence McNally, according to the New York Post. Kaufman spoke with a starry group of McNally&…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:36PM

Get Swept Away with Lea Michele Singing the New Tune 'Love Is Alive' on The Late Late Show by Broadway.com

Scream Queens star Lea Michele was the musical guest on last night's The Late Late Show with James Corden. The veteran of Broadway's original Spring Awakening sang the sweet, sad new…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:36PM

Pucker Up: Backstage at War Paint with Steffanie Leigh, Episode 5: Preview Party! by Broadway.com

War Paint's Steffanie Leigh toasts the beginning of previews, where the most important element is added to the show: the audience!

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:36PM

Video: We chat to Amanda Holden and cast of Stepping Out on opening night

The production opened in the West End last night

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 01:31PM

Interviews: Mark Babych: Hull needs to shout about its achievements

As The Hypocrite continues its sold-out run at Hull Truck, artistic director Mark Babych looks at what makes the city so special

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 01:31PM

Rural Touring Forum data shows 25% audience growth in 10 years by Giverny Masso

Audience numbers for professional shows in rural communities have increased by more than a quarter over the past decade, according to new

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 01:31PM

Disney pulls ‘Beauty and the Beast’ from Malaysia, refuses to cut gay moment by Paul Sheehan

The new live-action version of “Beauty and the Beast” won’t play in Malaysia after Walt Disney Studios refused to edit out a three-second shot in which two men are seen dancing. T…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 01:30PM

Can’t make it to that Cardinals game? Lawmakers say you should be able to freely resell your ticket by Celeste Bott St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Missourians would be able to buy transferable tickets to concerts and sporting events under a proposal moving through the Legislature.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 01:24PM

Missouri History Museum exhibition puts St. Louis on civil rights map by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

City has been essential to the African-American struggle for equality

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 01:24PM

What actor Shawn Doyle is reading and listening to by Brad Wheeler

Veteran Newfoundland actor Shawn Doyle returns to the stage with The Orange Dot

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 01:17PM

The Glass Menagerie - Controversial Sam Gold revival starring Sally Field and Joe Mantello surprises by Oscar E. Moore

If you have any qualms about seeing this production - set them aside. Forget any preconceived notions and meet the Wingfields through a new set of eyes.

SOURCE: Talk Entertainment at 01:06PM

Theater News: Groundhog Day Announces Rush Policy and Cast Album Release Date

The new Broadway musical begins performances tomorrow at the August Wilson Theatre.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM

JOSEPH & THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOUR DREAMCOAT – Touring by Thom Dibdin

It’s nearly 50 years old but Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat doesn’t need to be mothballed.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PM
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Trinity Repertory Company Announces 2017-18 Season by American Theatre Editors

The lineup includes a world premiere play, classic musicals, and contemporary dramas.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:58PM

Photo Coverage: Go Inside the Third Annual Shubert Foundation High School Theatre Festival! by Jessica Fallon Gordon

The third annual Shubert Foundation High School Theatre Festival for New York City Public Schools just took place at Broadway's Music Box Theatre, hosted by Okieriete 'Oak' Onaodowan. More t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:54PM

Broadway's THE PRICE, Featuring Quartet of Big Names, Opens Tomorrow at RTC by BroadwayWorld

A friendly reminder Roundabout Theatre Company welcomesMark Ruffalo, Tony Shalhoub, Jessica Hecht and Danny DeVito in anew Broadway production of Arthur Miller's The Price, directed by Stepp…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:54PM

Paige Davis to Star in MISS ABIGAIL'S GUIDE TO DATING, MATING, & MARRIAGE at CLO Cabaret by BroadwayWorld

Pittsburgh CLO hasannounced the cast of the Pittsburgh premiere of Off-Broadway sensation, MISS ABIGAIL'S GUIDE TO DATING, MATING, amp MARRIAGE, May 11-August 13 at the CLO Cabaret.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:54PM

HAMILTON's Javier Munoz Will Be Honored at Cielo Gala 2017 by BroadwayWorld

Actor Javier Muoz, star of Broadway's hit show Hamilton and HIVAIDS activist, will be recognized with the 2017 Ilka Award, at the Latino Commission on AIDS' Annual Cielo gala to be celebrate…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:54PM

Jayne Atkinson, Micah Stock and More Join Williamstown Theatre Festival Lineup; 2017 Commissions Announced! by BroadwayWorld

Williamstown Theatre Festival has announced additional casting for the 2017 summer season. Two-time Tony Award-nominee Jayne Atkinson and Cote de Pablo will appear in Sarah Ruhl's The Clean …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:54PM

Lea Michele Launches Pre-Order for New Album 'Places'; Announces Tour Dates by BroadwayWorld

Actress and singer Lea Michele has launched the preorder for her upcoming sophomore album Places.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:54PM

Disney Refuses to Make BEAUTY & THE BEAST Cuts for Malaysian Censors; Pulls Film by Movies News Desk

Today, Deadline reports that Disney has confirmed 'the film has been not and will not be cut for Malaysia.'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:54PM

Cate Blanchett and Richard Roxburgh to Chat THE PRESENT on THEATER TALK This Week by BroadwayWorld

This week, THEATER TALK welcomes actors Cate Blanchett and Richard Roxburgh, now appearing on Broadway in the acclaimed Sydney Theatre Company production of The Present - an adaptation by An…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:54PM

Photo Coverage: [title of show] Reunites After 10 Years at Vineyard Theatre Gala! by Walter McBride

On March 13, Vineyard Theatre's 2017 Gala Fundraiser celebrated the 10th anniversary of Vineyard Theatre's hit musical title of show with Hunter Bell, Jeff Bowen, Susan Blackwell, Heidi Blic…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:54PM

CSA to Hold Town Hall With and For Transgender Actors by Olivia Clement

The event will be streamed live.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:50PM

Raymond Pettibon in New York — insightful and inciting

A retrospective at the New Museum feels like a tour of the artist’s psyche

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:50PM

Additional Casting Announced for Williamstown Summer Season by Andrew Gans

Micah Stock, Jayne Atkinson, and more join the 2017 lineup.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:49PM

Nibbler @ Rattlestick by Amelia Parenteau

  The eponymous Nibbler, of The Amoralists’ world premiere presentation, running at Rattlestick through March 18, strikes when you’re about to have your first true sexual encounter.…

SOURCE: Culture Bot at 12:48PM

Marian ‘Billy’ Lindkvist obituary by Jenny Pearson

Creator of the Sesame approach to drama and movement in therapyMarian “Billy” Lindkvist, who has died aged 97, was a pioneer in the use of drama and movement in therapy. The method she c…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:42PM

Project Polunin, Sadler’s Wells, London — from well-intentioned to frightful

Sergei Polunin’s triple bill marks his renewed engagement with dance

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:41PM

Wayne Brady and Chicago Cast of Hamilton at Spamilton Opening Night by Hannah Vine

The popular Off-Broadway parody made its regional premiere in the Windy City.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:35PM

Meet the Cast of Providence Players’ ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ Part 1: Sophia Manicone, playing Scout – by Julie Janson by Guest Author

The Providence Players of Fairfax will soon premiere the third production of its 19th season, To Kill a Mockingbird, written by Christopher Sergel, directed by Beth Gilles-Whitehead. Tickets…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:33PM

Get Swept Away with Lea Michele Singing the New Tune "Love Is Alive" on James Corden by Broadway.com

Scream Queens star Lea Michele was the musical guest on last night's Late Late Show with James Corden. The veteran of Broadway's original Spring Awakening sang the sweet, sad new tun…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:31PM

Journalist Paul Mason to star in self-penned play by Georgia Snow

Economics journalist Paul Mason is to star in a play, which he has also written, at the Young Vic. The promenade production,

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:25PM

Revenge porn play transfers to Soho Theatre by Tim Bano

Revenge porn play Blush has announced a run at London’s Soho Theatre before setting out on a UK tour. The play is

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:24PM

Comedy Get Down rescheduled again for July 14 by Doug George

The Comedy Get Down tour stop for Chicago has been rescheduled again, for July 14 at the United Center. The comedy tour, starring Cedric The Entertainer, Eddie Griffin, D.L. Hughley, George …

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 12:23PM

Disney to fund black musical theatre students at Royal Academy of Music by Georgia Snow

Disney has announced plans to fund students from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds to study musical theatre at the Royal Academy

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:19PM

‘Vanity Fair’ at the Pearl Theater Brings William Makepeace Thackeray to the Stage by Laura Collins-Hughes

Kate Hamill and Eric Tucker team up for another Off Broadway adaptation, this time taking on a novel of social satire.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:18PM

Edinburgh Festival to Feature Zinnie Harris Works and a New Alan Ayckbourn Play by Steven McElroy

The Edinburgh International Festival runs from Aug. 4 through Aug. 28 at various venues in that city.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:18PM

Where to stream your favorite Disney musicals by Usa Today, Usa Today

From 'Mulan' to 'Snow White' to 'Enchanted,' we tracked down all your favorites.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 12:15PM

Bush Theatre, London, reopens following £4.3m refit with celebration of diversity by Tim Bano

London’s Bush Theatre has announced that it will reopen this week, following a year-long £4.3 million redevelopment by architecture firm Haworth Tompkins.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:14PM

The Arts on the Stamps of the World — March 15 by Doug Briscoe

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

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 12:12PM

‘Beauty and the Beast’ aims to enchant a new generation by Lindsey Bahr | ap

In 1991, Disney struck gold with “Beauty and the Beast.” The film enchanted audiences and critics alike, and raked in several hundred million dollars along the way, but also upended expe…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:02PM

Review: Aurora’s “Bridges of Madison County” revival has its misses, but lots of tender hits by Jim Farmer

First it was a 1992 book by (the late) Robert James Waller, then a 1995 Clint Eastwood-helmed film starring Eastwood and Meryl Streep. The latest incarnation of the romantic The Bridges of M…

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 12:01PM

HONEYMOON IN VEGAS – West End by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

Honeymoon in Vegas ★★★★★ Review  by Soraya Scrivener Freddie Tapner, London Musical Theatre Orchestra’s founder and principal conductor introduced th…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PM

Theater News: Chicago Med Star S. Epatha Merkerson to Be Honored by A.R.T./New York

Merkerson is also best known for her performance as Lieutenant Van Buren on Law & Order.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM

Theater News: Daisy and Jordan's Sunday Brunch of Shame Returns to the Laurie Beechman Theatre

Tony winner Daisy Eagan and Jordan Kai Burnett offer a second performance of their musical comedy show.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM

Theater News: Jayne Atkinson, Micah Stock, and More Join 2017 Williamstown Theatre Festival Season

The season will include the plays The Clean House and Moscow Moscow Moscow Moscow Moscow Moscow.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM

Theater News: All-Female Julius Caesar to Run This Summer in New York City

The production will be set at an all-girls high school.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM
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Julius Caesar, Set in All-Girls High School, to Have NY Premiere by Olivia Clement

The all-female production from Pocket Universe will debut Off-Broadway this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:53AM

Diary: Orton’s message from beyond the grave – ‘ban this filth’ by Tabard

This week in Leicester, a production of Joe Orton’s What the Butler Saw has resurrected the dead. They’ve not dug up Richard

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:47AM

Behold The Ides of March. Week in New York Theater by Jonathan Mandell

.@JustinTrudeau has picked the perfect time for a Canadian head of state (& ex ski instructor) to visit Bway.@wecomefromaway pic.twitter.com/n2wkMPfWgI — New York Theater (@NewYorkThea…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 11:42AM

Rush Policy Announced for THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG by BroadwayWorld

TheMischief Theatreproduction ofThe Play That Goes Wrong, the Olivier Award winning West End hit comedy, which officially began performances Thursday, March 9 at theLyceum Theatreand will op…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:36AM

Photo Coverage: Broadway Gets Buried Under Winter Storm Stella by Kevin Thomas Garcia

As Winter Storm Stella putters out over the northeast, she has come and gone in New York City, leaving the Theatre District under a fresh blanket of snow.Below, BroadwayWorld brings you excl…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:36AM

VIDEO: First Look - Nathan Lane & More Featured in New Terrence McNally Documentary by Movies News Desk

The new documentary TERRENCE MCNALLY EVERY ACT OF LIFE followsone of the world's most honored and risk-taking playwrights in an immersive exploration of how to make the third act of life as …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:36AM

GROUNDHOG DAY Sets Rush, Lottery Policies Before Starting Broadway Time Loop Tomorrow by BroadwayWorld

Groundhog Day, the new musical featuring music and lyrics by Tim Minchin and a book by Danny Rubin, and directed by Matthew Warchus, begins Broadway performances tomorrow night, Thursday Mar…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:36AM

Daisy Eagan and Jordan Kai Burnett Return with SUNDAY BRUNCH OF SHAME at West Bank Cafe by BroadwayWorld

Daisy and Jordan's Sunday Brunch of Shame makes its NYC debut after a wildly successful run in Los Angeles A comedy show with music, prizes, sketches, and lots of shame. Do you like pop musi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:36AM

8 Shows Move On in Next Round of Broadway Brackets by Playbill Staff

Voting for Round Two begins March 15 at noon ET.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:35AM

Rebecca Black chasing musical success beyond viral ‘Friday’ fame by Peter Sblendorio

One-hit wonder Rebecca Black wants to reclaim the spotlight.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 11:34AM

Jacqueline Lawton’s Ambivalent Faith in ‘Intelligence’ by American Theatre Editors

Politically motivated leaks, intelligence community dissent---no, it's not a Trump-era tale but a fresh look at a Bush-era scandal.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:32AM

Digital Lottery and General Rush Policies Announced for Broadway's Groundhog Day Musical by Andrew Gans

Details have also been revealed for the musical's original cast recording.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM

Cate Blanchett and Richard Roxburgh’s Sardi’s Caricatures Unveiled by Hannah Vine

The stars of The Present on Broadway joined the walls of Sardi’s March 14.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:27AM

Glee Alum Jane Lynch Cast in TV Pilot by Andy Lefkowitz

Jane Lynch has booked a new TV gig, according to Variety. The Glee Emmy winner, who appeared as Miss Hannigan in Broadway's most recent Annie revival, will lead NBC's Relatively Happ…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:24AM

Tickets Now On Sale for Broadway's 1984 by Broadway.com

Tickets are on sale for the Broadway transfer of Robert Icke and Duncan Macmillan's stage version of George Orwell's chilling 1949 novel 1984. The 2017-2018 Broadway season will kic…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:24AM

The Play That Goes Wrong Announces General Rush Policy by Ryan McPhee

The British farce will open officially April 2.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:22AM

Theatre News: New Timberlake Wertenbaker play to open at Bolton Octagon

The piece will make its world premiere in May

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 11:02AM

Theatre News: Economics journalist Paul Mason to star in self-penned show

Mason will open Why It's Kicking Off Everywhere at the Young Vic

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 11:02AM

NEWS: Full cast announced for How to Succeed in Business at Wilton’s by Emma Clarendon

Appearing at the Wilton’s Musical Hall from the 8th to the 22nd April, further casting for Benji Sperring’s production has been announced.  Joining the previously announced&…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM

Theater News: The Play That Goes Wrong Announces Rush Policy

Cheap tickets are available to the new comedy at the Lyceum Theatre.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00AM
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Documentary on Tony-Winning Playwright Terrence McNally in the Works by Andrew Gans

Floating World Pictures has released a short video introduction for the film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:46AM

Then and Now: ‘The View UpStairs’ by Matthew Wexler

By Ryan Leeds Thank goodness for Max Vernon, the 28-year-old wunderkind who continues to carry the torch of gay history to a new generation. Vernon, an NYU graduate, is the author, composer,…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:42AM

Check Out the Stars Who Took Center Stage at Broadway Backwards 2017 by Hannah Vine

Josh Groban, Cynthia Erivo, and Carolee Carmello were among the performers who shared showtunes with a twist at the 12th annual event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:37AM

Strawdog Theatre Company moves to Oracle space by Morgan Greene

Strawdog Theatre Company has signed a three-year lease at 1802 W. Berenice Ave., the former home of the recently shuttered Oracle Productions and Signal Ensemble Theater. Strawdog spent the …

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 10:35AM

VIDEO: Josh Gad Talks Playing LeFou in Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST by TV News Desk

The Tony nominee stopped by this morning's TODAY to reminisce about the original animated version and explains how he puthis own spin on the character. Watch clips from the appearance below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:32AM

Photo Coverage: Vineyard Theatre Celebrates 10th Anniversary of [title of show] at Spring Gala! by Walter McBride

On March 13,Vineyard Theatre's 2017 Gala Fundraisercelebrated the 10th anniversary ofVineyard Theatre's hit musical title of show withHunter Bell,Jeff Bowen,Susan Blackwell,Heidi Blickenstaf…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:32AM

Edinburgh international festival to celebrate its 70th anniversary by Severin Carrell and Mark Brown

Diverse programme will see nine operas, new Ayckbourn play and sets by PJ Harvey, Jarvis Cocker and Benjamin ClementineEdinburgh international festival is to mark its 70th year with a divers…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:32AM

Seventeen review – veteran actors get teenage kicks in striking portrait of youth by Michael Billington

Lyric Hammersmith, LondonAdults play confused adolescents in Matthew Whittet’s playground drama, adding an extra layer of hope and sadness to their characters Related: Seventeen going on 7…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:32AM

Audra McDonald Adds Second Performance of Songs and Stories at Steppenwolf by Robert Viagas

The six-time Tony Award winner will appear with Seth Rudetsky and her husband, Will Swenson, May 22.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:29AM

SAM GOLD’S THE GLASS MENAGERIE – Controversial Revival Stuns by Oscar E Moore

What the world needs now is NOT another revival of Tennessee Williams’ THE GLASS MENAGERIE so soon after the excellent Cherry Jones/Zachary Quinto revival of 2013 superbly directed by John…

SOURCE: Oscar E. Moore at 10:18AM

Marisa Tomei, Dylan and Becky Ann Baker, and More Celebrate the Williamstown Theatre Festival by Marc J. Franklin

Trustee James Giddens was honored at the annual gala March 13.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:16AM

Jane Krakowski and Kathleen Turner Topline March 22 Villain: DeBlanks by Robert Viagas

They will perform the Mad Libs-like murder mystery as a ACLU fundraiser.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:10AM

Two-Time Tony Winner Michael Cerveris Shows His Pop Chops in Concert by Robert Viagas

The actor-singer-guitarist will perform numbers from his acoustic album, Piety, on March 16.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Greg Hildreth Among Performers Set for Free Broadway's Future Songbook Concert by Andrew Gans

The NYC concert will spotlight the songs of Alan Schmuckler.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

In pictures (March 16): West Yorkshire Playhouse, Up Next gala at the National, rehearsals for Love In Idleness and more… by The Stage

The latest press night parties, new shows in rehearsal, events and awards from the theatrical world in pictures. This week’s highlights include the

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COMMITTED – Liverpool by Vicky Anderson

Committed, Stephen Smith’s bleak tale of a fractured community in 90s Belfast was first performed as part of Liverpool Irish Festival a few years ago in 2014.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00AM

Diary: Why Jason will be the Manford the job by Tabard

The Oliviers are the pinnacle of theatrical achievement. An awards ceremony of this calibre demands only the finest host: someone with poise

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:00AM

Oliviers reward money, not art (your views, March 16) by The Stage

The Olivier Awards nominations are starting to feel rather ‘presidential’: the more money you throw at a production, the more likely you

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:00AM
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Edinburgh International Festival Program for 2017 Announced by Mark Shenton

Zinnie Harris, Edinburgh playwright and novelist, is represented in three works.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:58AM

How Darren Criss Chose Who to Kiss as Hedwig by Ruthie Fierberg

The Glee star and Elsie Fest founder talks Hedwig and the musical episode of The Flash on Conan.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:55AM

Bolton’s Octagon Theatre announces new Timberlake Wertenbaker play by Giverny Masso

The Octagon Theatre in Bolton has announced a new play by Timberlake Wertenbaker, which explores the line between fighting for freedom and

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:54AM

Theatre News: Oliviers to recognise unsung heroes of theatre

The Olivier Awards announces the inaugural "Be Inspired Champions"

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 09:54AM

GRACE NOTES: Wednesday, March 15, 2017 by Susan Grace

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The Maxamoo Podcast Talks Reviews THE LIGHT YEARS, THE MOORS, VILLA, and SUNDOWN, YELLOW MOON by Maxamoo

The Maxamoon Theatre and Performance Podcast is back, and on this episodeJose, Diep and Lindsay discuss four new shows opening this week beyond Broadway, The Light Years from The Debate Soci…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:24AM

VIDEO: Lea Michele Performs New Song 'Love Is Alive' on LATE LATE SHOW by TV News Desk

On last night's LATE LATE SHOW, music guest Lea Michele performed'Love is Alive' from her forthcoming new album 'Places', dropping April 28th on Columbia Records.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:24AM

Pete 'n' Keely gets European premiere at Tristan Bates in May

Off-Broadway musical PETE 'N' KEELY gets its European premiere at London's Tristan Bates Theatre in May, with David Bardsley and Katie Kerr playing the Swingin' Sixties TV sweethearts from t…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 09:23AM

NEWS: Olivier Awards announce inaugural #BeInspired champions by Press Releases

The Olivier Awards with Mastercard, the UK’s most prestigious stage honours, have today announced its six inaugural “Be Inspired Champions”.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:17AM

New Trailer Released For The Wild Party by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Producers of Michael John LaChiusa’s The Wild Party have just realised this great new trailer of Drew McOnie’s stunning production now playing at The Other Palace…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 09:07AM

New Alan Ayckbourn Play to Premiere at Edinburgh Ahead of London Transfer by Mark Shenton

The Divide will run August 8-20 at Edinburgh’s King’s Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:06AM

Will John Lithgow score Emmy nominations for both ‘The Crown’ and ‘Trial & Error’? by Amanda Spears

John Lithgow surprised many with his sensitive portrayal of Winston Churchill in Netflix’s “The Crown,” winning Best Drama Supporting Actor at the Critics’ Choice Aw…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 09:00AM

A City is based on a true story — sort of: Wednesday Matinée by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Greg MacArthur blends fact and fiction in his work in a bid to give audiences a different type of authenticity.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 09:00AM
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Blogs: Ed Hall: Filthy Business may be set in the sixties, but it reflects modern Britain

The artistic director of Hampstead Theatre looks at the relevance of Ryan Craig's play

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 08:48AM

Theatre News: Pete Townshend writes new music for The Who's Tommy

The songwriter has penned two songs for the new touring production

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 08:48AM

Government U-turns on planned national insurance increases by Georgia Snow

Chancellor Philip Hammond has scrapped plans to increase national insurance levels for the self-employed, following an intense backlash. In last week’s budget,

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:33AM

Strictly finalist Danny Mac to star in On The Town by Tim Bano

Strictly Come Dancing finalist Danny Mac is to take the lead in a new production of On The Town at Regent’s Park

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:32AM

More than 100 arts figures appeal against ‘deeply damaging’ EBacc by Georgia Snow

The actor Robert Lindsay and the heads of several major drama schools are among more than 100 arts figures who have written

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:32AM

Actresses need mental health support to cope with negative body image – Equity by Giverny Masso

Equity’s Women’s Committee is calling for more mental health support for female performers who are affected by negative body image. Representatives from

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:28AM

NEWS: Ayckbourn’s new play The Divide transfers from Edinburgh to Old Vic by Press Releases

The Divide, a new play by Alan Ayckbourn, will open at The Old Vic this autumn following its premiere at the Edinburgh International Festival.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:22AM

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Darren Criss is 'The Music Meister' in FLASH/SUPERGIRL Musical Episode by TV News Desk

Darren Criss guest stars as The Music Meister in THE FLASH and SUPERGIRL musical crossover episode titled 'Duet'.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:18AM

BWW's On This Day - March 15, 2017

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on March 15 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:18AM

VIDEO: Josh Gad Plays 'Box of Microphones - Disney Edition' on TONIGHT SHOW by TV News Desk

On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, Jimmy and guest Josh Gad played a game of 'Box of Microphones - Disney Edition' and performed such classics as 'Do You Want to Build a Snowman,' and 'Beauty and…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:18AM

VIDEO: Darren Criss Talks HEDWIG, 'Flash' Musical Episode & More on 'Conan' by TV News Desk

On last night's CONAN, guest Darren Criss talked about dressinglike a woman in HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH and reveals he is disappointed he'll never look that pretty again.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:18AM

The Grapes of Wrath review at Nuffield Theatre, Southampton – ‘uneven and unwieldy’ by Fergus Morgan

There’s timely productions, and then there’s Abbey Wright’s colour-blind adaptation of John Steinbeck’s The Grapes of Wrath. A looming technological threat, hundreds

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:10AM

Petition: Save Lyn Gardner’s Guardian Stage blog by Exeunt Staff

More than ever, we need mainstream voices like Lyn Gardner to champion forward-looking, experimental, and truly national theatre. Please sign and share our petition to The Guardian. The post…

SOURCE: exeuntmagazine.com at 08:06AM

Bette Midler in ‘Hello, Dolly!’: First look at the Divine Miss M in the Broadway revival by Daniel Montgomery

Bette Midler begins previews of “Hello Dolly!” tonight on Broadway with its official opening set for April 20. So on Tuesday, March 14, the eve of her debut, she tweeted a photo …

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 08:00AM

Generational skills gap puts theatre on brink of crisis, warns SOLT chief by Giverny Masso

Chief executive of the Society of London Theatre and UK Theatre Julian Bird has said there are “major gaps” emerging in the

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:00AM

Review: Teens in 'Sycamore' take their cues from John Hughes by Kerry Reid

A vague whiff of a John Hughes movie hangs in the air over Sarah Sander's "Sycamore," in which three disaffected suburban teens attempt to figure out how to claim their identity without caus…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 08:00AM
Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Theatre News: New five-hour Ayckbourn piece in Edinburgh International Festival

The line up for this year's International Festival has been announced

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 07:48AM

Photos: Amanda Holden and cast of Stepping Out celebrate opening night

The production opened at the Vaudeville Theatre last night

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 07:48AM

Sheep Pig Goat: theatre for an audience of animals by Lyn Gardner

How can you tell if a sheep likes theatre? Or a pig is into dance? Fevered Sleep are staging a show for farmyard creatures – while humans decide if they’re bleating for moreAlmost 10 yea…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:48AM

Seventeen review at Lyric, Hammersmith – ‘poignant’ by Tim Bano

Matthew Whittet’s play expands the conversation about casting, alongside colour and gender, to include age as well. It looks at a group

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:44AM

Review: Perfectly Imperfect, Ovalhouse by Katie Walsh

What is perfect? Danyah Miller asks the audience this very daunting question, prompting some terribly uncomfortable looks around the theatre. ‘Perfection’ is no doubt subjective, whether…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 07:36AM

NEWS: Danny Mac leads cast on Drew McOnie’s On the Town at Open Air by Press Releases

Danny Mac will play Gabey in On the Town, the role played by Gene Kelly in the classic film. Full cast is announced for the new production, directed and choreographed by Drew McOnie at Londo…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:32AM

Who can take on Gene Kelly & Frank Sinatra? Meet Danny Mac, newcomer Fred Haig & On the Town's cast

Randy American sailors Gabey, Chip and Ozzie - immortalised in the 1949 Hollywood film of Leonard Bernstein's classic musical ON THE TOWN - will be played in this summer's much-anticipated O…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 07:32AM

Family in 50 States #31: Maine by Trav S.D.

This new series of posts came out of the realization that I have relatives and roots in all 50 U.S. states. My ancestors lived in 13 of them (all on the eastern seaboard or adjacent), and I …

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 07:31AM

Review: ‘Parade’ at The Keegan Theatre by Coral Colón-Muñiz

An intriguing musical piece of consequential historical value, Keegan Theatre’s production of the Award-winning musical Parade is unapologetically dark and honest. Based on actual events, …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 07:25AM

Woolly amps up the politics next season by Tim Treanor

Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, already notable for the socially and politically outspoken theater it brings to the Washington Stage, is kicking it up a notch with a sextet of hot-button pla…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 07:24AM

Obituary: Peter Skellern by Michael Quinn

A singer-songwriter and pianist who eventually became a priest, Peter Skellern’s most famous song was the 1972 hit single You’re a Lady.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:14AM

VIDEO: Lena Hall Announces Release of OBSESSED: A TRIBUTE TO RADIOHEAD by BroadwayWorld

Lena Hall announced on Instagramlast night the release of her and Justin Craig'sbrand new EP album, Obsessed A Tribute to Radiohead with the video seen below. The video features Hall perform…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:12AM

Casanova review at Grand Theatre, Leeds – ‘nothing short of mesmerising’ by Roger Foss

Was Giacomo Casanova just an 18th-century sex addict, or a man of many colours? He was a trainee cleric, gambler, writer, violinist,

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:10AM

The Siegel Column: Death in the Theater by Sandi Durell

Death in the Theater: Everybody & Wakey, Wakey         By Barbara & Scott Siegel     With the recent passing of the Signature Theatre’s James Houghton…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 07:01AM

Future #StageFaves: Who'll be in the next band at School of Rock?

As a rule, we don't list child actors (unless their parents or agents make a special request), but we reckon many of the uber-talented young actor-musicians from SCHOOL OF ROCK will become p…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 07:00AM
Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Theatre News: Full line-up of Southbank's Alchemy festival announced

The festival of south Asian culture runs in London in May

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:42AM

Review: Review: Seventeen (Lyric Hammersmith)

Matthew Whittet's play sees a group of veteran actors play children on the last day of school

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:42AM

Theatre News: Casting announced for On The Town at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre

Drew McOnie directs the first production of the theatre's 2017 season

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:42AM

Hay Fever review at the Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh – ‘light as froth’ by Thom Dibdin

Dominic Hill’s production of Hay Fever for the Lyceum (also touring to the Glasgow Citizens) has plenty of laughs but occasionally stutters

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:37AM

No ‘Sweat’: Lynn Nottage’s Long-Overdue Broadway Debut, With Help From Johanna Day by Harry Haun

They aren’t. Johanna Day and Michelle Wilson play best friends and line workers on the floor since high school, caught up in an old socioeconomic squeeze play brought on by hard-nosed, cos…

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 06:30AM

Our play gives care workers valuable new insight on risk and safeguarding | Arti Prashar by Arti Prashar

Our production, Safe, offers a light-hearted look at everyday challenges in the social care sector As the artistic director of Spare Tyre, I’ve been fortunate to work on a range of theatre…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:06AM

A DARK NIGHT IN DALSTON – Park Theatre by Shanine Salmon

Former nurse Gina couldn’t help it, she just had to help Gideon when she found him dazed and wounded on her Dalston doorstep. And he just had to stay in her flat when it turned dark becaus…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:00AM
Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Today on Broadway: Wednesday, March 15, 2017 by James Marino

Hello and welcome to Today on Broadway for Wednesday, March 15, 2017 I am James Marino from Broadway Stars. Matt is off, seeing the film version of Beauty and the Beast. He will return tomor…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM

Today on Broadway: Wednesday, March 15, 2017 by James Marino

Listen: Snow Can’t Stop Broadway, Broadway Backwards Raises $500K+, Hello Dolly Advance, Terrence McNally Documentary, Mr. Holland’s Musical, Vincentelli Rocks! “Today on …

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM

Thriller Set To Break Another Record As More Tickets Go On Sale by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo The Thriller Live juggernaut just keeps on going with producers announcing that on 26 March 2017, Thriller Live will become the 9th Longest Running Show – musical or pl…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 05:46AM

Tim Minchin Puts Emotion on Broadway. Just Don’t Call Him Sentimental. by Elisabeth Vincentelli

The Australian composer and performer on his career and the music and lyrics he wrote for “Groundhog Day.”

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:36AM

Does theatre matter? You asked Google – here’s the answer | Lauren Mooney by Lauren Mooney

Every day millions of internet users ask Google life’s most difficult questions, big and small. Our writers answer some of the commonest queriesIf you’ve asked why theatre matters, there…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:02AM
Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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White Guy on the Bus

White Guy on the Bus Off Broadway, 59E59 Theaters Reviewed by Eleanor J. Bader BOTTOM LINE: The subtle expression of race and class bias is explored in this explosive, provocative drama. …

SOURCE: Theatre is Easy at 04:24AM

Disney Says It Won’t Edit ‘Beauty and the Beast’ for Malaysian Censors by Richard C. Paddock

Government censors had ordered that a brief, gay-themed scene be cut, and the studio’s refusal means the film will not open Thursday in Malaysia as scheduled.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 04:11AM

BWW Review: THE LIGHT YEARS Salutes Starry-Eyed Innovators Who Remain Earthbound by Michael Dale

At the beginning of The Debate Society's premiere production of THE LIGHT YEARS written by Hannah Bos and Paul Thureen, developed and directed by Oliver Butler we're told that Arcturus, the …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:03AM

BWW Morning Brief March 15th, 2017 - 'JOAN OF ARC' Goes to War and More! by Jessica Khan

Good morning, BroadwayWorld Today's big news David Byrne's JOAN OF ARC INTO THE FIRE opens tonight Off-Broadway

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:03AM

Competition: Win tickets to Adam and Eve… and Steve at the King’s Head Theatre, London by The Stage

And so God planned to populate his newly created paradise with Adam and Eve, made in his own image and all seemed

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 04:00AM
Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Los Angeles Theater Review: TWELFTH NIGHT (Filter Theatre at The Wallis in Beverly Hills) by Tony Frankel

IF PIZZA BE THE FOOD OF LOVE… Well, that was frustrating. Now at the Wallis in Beverly Hills is England’s Filter Theatre, which deconstructs Twelfth Night to the bare walls (lit…

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 03:18AM

Phil Willmott: 6 reasons to be cheerful about new British musicals by Phil Willmott

Last year’s round-up of new UK musicals in The Stage made depressing reading for anyone hoping for good news about British composers,

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 03:00AM

Rob Halliday: I’m a lighting designer, but I’m all for switching the power off by Rob Halliday

As you might have noticed, this column has a somewhat loosely specified brief. So it probably won’t surprise you that the book

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 03:00AM

Care To Throw Down For A Cash Prize In A Content Competition? by Artshacker Admin

The Association of Arts Administration Educators (AAAE) is holding a content competition open to arts administration researchers, instructors, and practitioners. They’re looking for conten…

SOURCE: artshacker.com at 03:00AM

This week’s best theatre shows: our critics’ picks (March 15) by The Stage

Should your current news intake somehow not slake your thirst for duplicitous, double-crossing politicians – or should you simply pine for the

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 03:00AM
Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Here’s Your First Look at Bette Midler in Hello, Dolly! by Kaitlin Fontana

If you’re a fan of big names on Broadway, this is quite the season for you, what with your Gyllenhaals, Blanchetts, and Fieldses making appearances on stages across the Great White Way. To…

SOURCE: Vulture at 01:57AM

Review: Squeeze My Cans (Greenhouse Theater) by Lauren Whalen

Despite trying to hard at times, Writer-Performer Cathy Schenkelberg is charismatic and winning, and the audience roots for her the entire fast-paced 80 minutes. Squeeze My Cans offers a rar…

SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 01:18AM

Don’t Deny Your Creativity! by Joe Patti

Earlier this month, Kathryn Haydon addressed the insidious personal belief that one is not creative.  I use the term insidious because I view the belief as something that undermines somethi…

SOURCE: Butts In The Seats at 01:12AM

Mandy Patinkin Reportedly ‘Burst Into Tears’ Watching Jake Gyllenhaal in Sunday in the Park with George by Kaitlin Fontana

It’s never easy being the second, third, or fourth person to try your hand at an iconic Broadway role, no matter how effortlessly and beautifully filmed your singing might be. It is, howev…

SOURCE: Vulture at 01:08AM

The Light Years, The Moors, Villa, and Sundown, Yellow Moon by Maxamoo

Jose, Diep and Lindsay discuss four new shows opening this week beyond Broadway: The Light Years from The Debate Society at Playwrights Horizons The Moors by Jen Silverman presented by The P…

SOURCE: Maxamoo at 01:00AM

Play about Boston Marathon bombing to make world premiere by Associated Press

BOSTON — A documentary play about the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing is about to make its world premiere in Boston."Finish Line" is being presented by the Boch Center at the Shubert Theatre …

SOURCE: Boston Herald at 01:00AM
Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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VIDEO: On This Day, March 15 - The Oh So Loverly MY FAIR LADY Opens at the Mark Hellinger Theater by Stage Tube

On this day in 1956, Julie Andrews and Rex Harrison took to the Broadway stage for opening night of a musical retelling of George Bernard Shaw's Pygmalion. Under the tutelage of linguist, He…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:42AM

Film Review: “My Life as a Zucchini”—A French Fable of Loss and Belonging by Arts Fuse Editor

Children’s connections to one another are layered and complex, and their understanding of the adult world more sophisticated than we usually allow.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 12:31AM

Bette Midler Is Back Where She Belongs as Hello, Dolly! Returns to Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Dolly's back at last! The highly anticipated new Broadway revival of Hello, Dolly!, starring Bette Midler, begins performances tonight at the Shubert Theatre. Opening is scheduled for Ap…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:31AM

In The Moment: An Interview With Playwright D. L. Coburn on The MetroStage Production of ‘The Gin Game’ by David Siegel

At a comfortable table at Alexandria’s Extra Perks Coffee Shop and Café, I had the happy opportunity to spend some delightful one-on-one time with The Gin Game‘s playwright D. L. …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:06AM

Documentary Play About the 2013 Marathon Bombing Will Bow in Boston March 15 by Robert Viagas

Performances will take place not far from the site of the atrocity.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Love, Sex & Brahms packs more in its comeback by Michael Crabb

Choreographer James Kudelka's 2015 Dora Award-winning drama features five additional scenes and an expanded cast.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 12:01AM

T W O by Arts Review

Austinmer Dance Theatre brings together two of the contemporary dance world’s major choreographic forces in a daring new production, T W O at the 2017 Adelaide Fringe for three performance…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 12:00AM

From Millie to Piazza, Jonathan Groff Shares His 10 Favorite Theatregoing Experiences by Andrew Gans

The Hamilton and Glee star reveals the show that moved him to tears and his favorite musical of all time.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Why Did Sci-Fi Mastermind J.J. Abrams Pick The Play That Goes Wrong for His Broadway Debut? by Ryan McPhee

The British farce marks Abrams' first time producing for the stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

How Well Do You Know Tony-Winner Sutton Foster? by Logan Culwell-Block

Just how big of a Sutton Foster fan are you? Test yourself with our quiz!

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Bette Midler Takes Center Stage as Hello, Dolly! Begins Performances on Broadway by Ryan McPhee

The new revival also stars David Hyde Pierce.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Max Von Essen, Julie Halston, and More Star in Murder on the Orient Express by Andrew Gans

Ken Ludwig’s stage adaptation of the Agatha Christie classic begins March 15 at the McCarter.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Harvey Fierstein Stars in Gently Down the Stream, Debuting March 15 by Olivia Clement

The world-premiere production begins previews at the Public Theater Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

TDE Asks: Atlanta Ballet Artistic Director Gennadi Nedvigin as the Company Prepares for their "Gennadi's Choice" Program by The Dance Enthusiast

In TDE Asks: Atlanta Ballet Artistic Director Gennadi Nedvigin as the Company Prepares for their "Gennadi's Choice" Program, "The time I spend with dancers in the studio, that’s when …

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 12:00AM

Stage review: PMT delivers a 'Dreamgirls' dream team by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

“Dreamgirls” dramatizes an era when Motown ruled the airwaves, girl groups were all the rage and the power was in the hands of the men who ran the music machine.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 12:00AM