Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
[collapse]

Albert Tucker and Fred Williams: The Springbrook Landscapes by Arts Review

Offering a rare opportunity to view the response of two highly acclaimed Australian painters to a particular region of Australia – the Springbrook rainforest in the Gold Coast hinterl…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 11:36PM

Laura Linney and Cynthia Nixon were both up for the lead role in Broadway's 'The Little Foxes.' They both got it. Now you can see why. by Peter Marks

Linney and Nixon alternate in the roles of Regina and Birdie in Hellman's 1939 melodrama.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:24PM

TarraWarra Museum of Art appoints Emily Cormack as Curator for the 2018 Biennial by Arts Review

TarraWarra Museum of Art has announced the appointment of Emily Cormack as Curator of the Biennial in 2018. TarraWarra Director, Victoria Lynn, said the appointment of Cormack as sole curato…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 11:07PM
Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
[collapse]

On the Couch with Derek Deane by Arts Review

Who is Derek Deane? Someone who is desperately trying to preserve the true heritage of classical ballet whilst everyone else around the world seems to want to change it, just to be different…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 10:52PM

“The Little Foxes” review by Charles Isherwood

It doesn’t take a refined intellect to separate the bad characters from the good in Lillian Hellman’s “The Little Foxes.” The bad tend to be scheming, grasping and spiteful, and mayb…

SOURCE: Broadway.News Subscription at 10:49PM

Review: ‘War Paint’ at the Nederlander Theatre by Richard Seff

This project began with a fine title, one that conjurs up a fun musical once you know it’s about the battle for supremacy in the field of female skincare and beauty. It sounded like ev…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:27PM

Les 7 Doigts share memories and more in ‘Cuisine & Confessions’ by Admin

NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts, New York, NY. April 13, 2017. I’m pretty sure Mario Batali was sitting in the row across from me. I glanced his way before the show started whe…

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 10:26PM

Review: Laura Linney and Cynthia Nixon, Swapping Parts in ‘The Little Foxes’ by Alexis Soloski

This nimble revival of Lillian Hellman’s 1939 drama features Ms. Linney and Ms. Nixon in alternating roles of Southern womanhood.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:18PM

LOOP DE LOOP by David Cote

The tone of this musical adaption is gratingly cartoonish, replacing the dry whimsy of the movie with overwrought clownishness.

SOURCE: Theater News Online at 10:06PM

'The Little Foxes' review: Good reason to see it twice

The next time anyone challenges the need to have nonprofit Broadway houses alongside the commercial theaters, I'm going to shout out, "The Little Foxes."

SOURCE: Newsday Subscription at 10:06PM

Broadway Review: ‘The Little Foxes’ With Laura Linney, Cynthia Nixon by Gordon Cox

It wasn’t trick casting on the part of director Daniel Sullivan to have Laura Linney and Cynthia Nixon alternate lead roles in “The Little Foxes,” Lillian Hellman’s …

SOURCE: Variety at 10:00PM

The Little Foxes starring Cynthia Nixon and Laura Linney – review at Samuel J Friedman Theatre, New York by Mark Shenton

Written in 1939, The Little Foxes is a classic Broadway drama and an American theatre warhorse. Manhattan Theatre Club’s bracing new production

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:00PM

Review: The Little Foxes by Brian Scott Lipton

In any theatrical season, a revival of Lillian Hellman’s 1939 family drama, “The Little Foxes,” would be welcome. Hellman’s play is a remarkably well-structured work, full of complex…

SOURCE: cititour.com at 10:00PM

Theater Review: The Little Foxes With a Switch-’Em Up Twist by Jesse Green

Lillian Hellman’s breakneck melodrama The Little Foxes was written in 1939 on the Depression plan. It has one set, no more characters than it can use, and just enough plot to make it go. Y…

SOURCE: Vulture at 10:00PM

Review: The Little Foxes

Laura Linney and Cynthia Nixon switch roles every night in this revival of Lillian Hellman's backstabbing drama.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:00PM
Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
[collapse]

‘Jennifer West: Film Title Poem and Other Wonders’ at REDCAT, Los Angeles by Blouin Artinfo

REDCAT, Los Angeles, presents the premiere of a Jennifer West film, titled 'Film Title Poem and Other Wonders', on May 7, 2017. The 67-minute film explores how fiction weaves itself int…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 09:52PM

Little Foxes by Sandi Durell

    by Michael Bracken   A family that preys together…. never stops preying. At least not if the family in question is the clawingly, cloyingly, claustrophobically close-kni…

SOURCE: theaterpizzazz.com at 09:22PM

'The Little Foxes': Theater Review

Laura Linney and Cynthia Nixon alternate in the lead female roles in Lillian Hellman's 1939 drama 'The Little Foxes,' about rapacious ambition in a Southern clan that has clawed its way into…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:00PM
Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
[collapse]

These breakup texts are pathetic by Lauren Steussy

Getting dumped via text is nothing to laugh about — but that’s just what female comedy troupe the Blogologues will do on April 22. The comediennes’ popular show, “How To Break Up by …

SOURCE: The New York Post at 08:31PM

Disney on Ice presents a Frozen Morning Tea by Jemma Lanyon

This winter, Disney on Ice brings the blockbuster family favourite Frozen to life where it should be – on ice. The beloved animated characters Elsa, Anna, Olaf, Kristoff and Sven, will…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 08:14PM

The Dog / The Cat by Bec Caton

Romantic comedies are a staple of cinema, but it is rare to find a truly enchanting equivalent in the theatre. Luckily, Belvoir has brought back double bill The Dog / The Cat, an onstage rom…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 08:09PM

Spotlight On...Molly Kelleher by Michael Block

Name: Molly KelleherHometown: Guilderland, NYEducation: Emerson CollegeSelect Credits: Broad Comedy member of the troupe for nearly a decade,  recently seen on “Hack My Life” on Tru…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 08:06PM

Broadway Review: ‘The Little Foxes’ With Laura Linney, Cynthia Nixon & Richard Thomas by Jeremy Gerard

The nasty, tasty snakepit that is Lillian Hellman’s The Little Foxes has been irresistible to actors and audiences since Tallulah Bankhead chewed the Southern scenery in the play’…

SOURCE: Deadline at 08:00PM
Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
[collapse]

Aladdin set to dazzle Melbourne by Arts Review

Following its critically acclaimed season in Sydney, Disney Theatrical Productions hit Broadway musical, Aladdin is set to dazzle audiences at its Melbourne premiere at Her Majesty’s Thea…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 07:42PM

What Do Critics Think of The Little Foxes on Broadway? by Olivia Clement

See how critics reviewed Laura Linney and Cynthia Nixon in the MTC revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:36PM

WINK - Talkin' Broadway's Review by Howard Miller

It is difficult to know whether Wink, Neil Koenigsberg’s play about a surprising friendship between a homeless teen and a middle-aged former Oscar winning movie star, is intended to be a h…

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 07:22PM

Freeform Picks Up Mermaid Drama ‘Siren’ & ‘Hollywood Movie Night’ To Series, Orders Animated Pilot ‘Sticks’ – Upfront by Jeremy Gerard

UPDATE with more details from presentation: Freeform has picked up its mermaid drama pilot The Deep to series, which will be titled Siren. It was one of several programming announcements at …

SOURCE: Deadline at 07:20PM

'The Little Foxes' review: 2 great actresses, but was this revival necessary? by Christopher Kelly

Lillian Hellman's play is being revived on Broadway with Laura Linney and Cynthia Nixon alternating roles as every performance.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 07:18PM

Review: ‘Something Rotten!’ at Hippodrome Theatre by John Harding

Fans of Broadway musicals won’t get more bang for their entertainment buck this whole season than at Something Rotten! Baltimore’s Hippodrome Theatre has been on a roll when it comes to …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 07:08PM

THE LITTLE FOXES - Talkin' Broadway's Review by Matthew Murray

Certain distances may seem large, but can in fact be very small: between wealth and poverty, for example, or between importance and meaninglessness, or between being somebody and being nobod…

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 07:03PM

NEWS: Pleasance puts 132 more shows on sale for Edinburgh Fringe by Press Releases

The Pleasance celebrates 33 years on the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this summer by adding its specially commissioned mobile theatre, appropriately Venue 33, to its complex. Plus, today (Thu…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:01PM

In The Stage newspaper this week: April 20 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 07:00PM
Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
[collapse]

Review: Guards at the Taj at the Bush Theatre by David Ralf

A stage awash with blood and smoke: David Ralf delves into the uneasy moralities at play in Jamie Lloyd's Bush Theatre production of Pulitzer nominee Rajiv Joseph's brutal two-hander. The po…

SOURCE: exeuntmagazine.com at 06:58PM

Tormented in Life and Art: ‘Fragmented Frida’ by Matthew Wexler

By April Stamm A life so rich with pain and beauty and so complex with love and betrayal can be enticing and daunting to take on in performance. Many have tackled the challenge of Frida Kahl…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 06:54PM

Sound of the Beast is an unusual, disarming display of poetic justice by J. Kelly Nestruck

Donna-Michelle St. Bernard’s Sound of the Beast is a step away from the theatre norm we’re used to, with a collection of spoken word, mini essays and raps

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 06:45PM

Philadelphia Theatre Company goes semi-dark for 2017-18 season by John Timpane

On Wednesday afternoon, PTC announced it will offer no new self-produced plays for the 2017-2018 season, concentrating instead on one or two possible co-productions, a series of special even…

SOURCE: Philly.com at 06:39PM

Theater Beat: Ed Rendell, show backer; Shirley and Oscar; Nottage wattage

The once and future 'Broadway Ed' After five months on Broadway, the a cappella musical In Transit with Doylestown's Justin Guarini closed last week. I called one of the investors, Ed Rende…

SOURCE: Philly.com at 06:27PM

Oy! Can You Yiddish With The Cast Of Indecent On Opening Night? by Broadway.com

Matt Rodin puts the Yiddish skills of the cast and friends of Indecent to the test on opening night.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:24PM

Frozen Method-Acting, Spring Fever & Other Fab Broadway Hot Shots by Broadway.com

Even if they're set to play a snowman on the Great White Way, as Greg Hildreth is in Frozen, Broadway's best have spring fever! Check out our latest roundup of hot shots as your fave…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:24PM

Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Alex Brightman of School of Rock by Broadway.com

Alex Brightman stops by Broadway.com HQ to chat about his return to School of Rock and more with Paul Wontorek.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:24PM

Review: Significant Other by Jose Solis

Significant Other might have been the most refreshing show of the Broadway season, if the season was 1989. If it had opened one year after Wendy Wasserstein’s The Heidi Chronicles, to …

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 06:08PM

Seattle Children’s Theatre Announces 2017-18 Season by American Theatre Editors

The season will be the first curated by artistic director Courtney Sale.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 06:07PM

Review: ‘Hedwig and the Angry Inch’ at the Forrest Theatre by Deb Miller

When John Cameron Mitchell (book) and Stephen Trask (music and lyrics) were developing their gender-bending rock musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch for its Off-Broadway premiere in 1998, the…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 06:05PM
Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
[collapse]

Theatre Review: ‘Something Rotten!’ at the Hippodrome Theatre by Steve Charing

Without question, Shakespeare is an acquired taste. Many love his works; others not so much. But how many actually HATE Shakespeare? Well, in the hilarious musical “Something Rotten!” th…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 05:59PM

Girls: The Stories Behind the Final Season’s 8 Best Musical Moments by Jackson McHenry

Over the course of its six seasons, Girls developed a soundtrack full of melancholy yet ecstatic indie-pop, so distinctive that it seemed possible to think of the Girls music cue — or spec…

SOURCE: Vulture at 05:32PM

Kevin Spacey talks Tony Awards hosting gig with Jimmy Fallon [WATCH] by Paul Sheehan

Just hours after being announced as the host of the upcoming Tony Awards, Kevin Spacey dropped by the “Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon” to chat about gig (watch above). He readil…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 05:30PM

Watch Alec Baldwin and Stephen Colbert Perform Terrible Theatre by Beret Leone

The Tony-nominated actor joined the host for some deliberately bad—but funny—stage work.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:20PM

The Great Comet's Josh Groban Talks Dating with a Beard, Leslie Odom Jr. Prank Calls & More by Broadway.com

The Great Comet's Josh Groban geeks out about making his Broadway debut, shares tales about getting groped by Grobanites in his 'voluptuous' Pierre fat suit and more!

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:18PM

Odds & Ends: Mark Rylance Is Knighted, In the Heights Gets All-Spanish Production & More by Andy Lefkowitz

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. Mark Rylance Is Knighted! Three cheers for three-time Tony winner Mark Rylance who has been honored with Knighthood for his …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:18PM

The Public Theater Will Stage Shaina Taub’s Musical Adaptation of As You Like It by Olivia Clement

The Public Works production will debut at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:14PM

BWW Interview: Dave Hearn Falls for the Audience in THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG by Naomi Serviss

In this madcap British farce in which the actors are busy smashing chairs and falling over, physical training, concentration and careful meal planning are requisites in getting laughs.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:12PM

William Inge Theater Festival Honors Lauren Gunderson by American Theatre Editors

The playwright will receive the Otis Guernsey New Voices Award.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:04PM

‘Hamilton’ director Thomas Kail could get one step closer to EGOT as director of World War II film by Daniel Montgomery

As reported by our sister site Deadline, Thomas Kail has been tapped to direct his first ever feature film, “Silver Wings,” which tells the true story of the Women Airforce Servi…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 05:00PM

Film News: Aladdin Live-Action Remake May Star Will Smith

The film and television star is reportedly in talks to play the genie.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM

Theater News: Public Theater Announces Free Public Works Musical Adaptation of As You Like It

The Shakespeare comedy will be adapted by Shaina Taub and Laurie Woolery.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM
Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
[collapse]

Megan Hilty, Cheyenne Jackson, and More Will Stand Up and Sing Out at Concert for America in Los Angeles by Robert Viagas

The May 24 extravaganza will be the fifth concert in the fundraising series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:40PM

Shaina Taub's AS YOU LIKE IT Musical Adaptation to Bring Friends, Feuds and Romance to Public Works This Fall by BroadwayWorld

The Public Theaterwill kick off the 2017-18 season in September with a free Public Works musical adaptation of AS YOU LIKE IT, adapted by Shaina Taub and Laurie Woolery, with music and lyric…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:36PM

Drama League 2017 Nominees Announced by Patina Miller, Bebe Neuwirth by Sandi Durell

  The Drama League (Executive Artistic Director, Gabriel Stelian-Shanks) has announced the 2017 Drama League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Play, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstan…

SOURCE: theaterpizzazz.com at 04:35PM

Daniel Craig, Cate Blanchett, Allison Janney Nominated for Drama League Awards by Gordon Cox

Daniel Craig, Cate Blanchett, Allison Janney, Josh Groban, Daniel Radcliffe, Sally Field and Corey Hawkins are among the actors nominated for the performance trophy at the 2017 Drama League…

SOURCE: Variety at 04:33PM

Drama League nominates 10 new plays, 10 new musicals … and 48 performers by Paul Sheehan

The Drama League does not distinguish between Broadway and off-Broadway when doling out honors. However, with so many shows and performers included in Wednesday’s nominations, chances…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 04:30PM

2017 Drama League Nominations by New York Theater

Below is the full list of the nominations for the 2017 Drama League Awards, which select winners in five competitive categories, and also give special awards. The winners will be announced…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 04:29PM

Tilt Kids Festival Roundup by Jose Solis

The second annual Tilt Kids Festival came to a close on Easter Sunday with a performance of Cuisine & Confessions, an energetic spectacle by Montreal-based collective The 7 Fingers (best…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 04:20PM

The Truth Comes Out! Get a First Look at Allison Janney & the Broadway Cast of Six Degrees of Separation by Broadway.com

John Guare's iconic Six Degrees of Separation is back on Broadway at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre. Here's a sneak peek at Allison Janney, John Benjamin Hickey, Corey Hawkins and …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:12PM

Rugrats Emmy Winner Monica Piper’s Not That Jewish Sets Final Performance Date by Broadway.com

Monica Piper's off-Broadway comedy Not That Jewish will play its final performance on April 30. Not That Jewish began performances at New World Stages October 6, 2016, prior to an o…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:12PM

BWW Review: Paula Vogel and Rebecca Taichman's Thrilling INDECENT Recalls A Case of Broadway Censorship by Michael Dale

Passion, as it applies to the need to create and communicate through artistic endeavors, is a word that can be overused. Certainly countless numbers derive immense pleasure from their partic…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:06PM

Watch Ledisi Sing 'Bewitched' in the Studio for Billy Porter's 'SOUL OF RICHARD RODGERS' Album by BroadwayWorld

Tony and Grammy Award-Winner Billy Porter has just released an inside-the-studiovideo for Bewitched Ledisi featuring Zaire Park from his new studio album, Billy Porter Presents The Soul of R…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:06PM

5 Ways BC/EFA Helps Those in Need by Playbill Staff

Want to know where your contributions are going? Watch the latest Playbill Five.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:03PM

Theatre Review: ‘Or,’ at Round House Theatre by John Connor Buckley

Whether we admit it or not, there’s a tendency we all have to break the world into binaries in order to simplify our decisions in the short-term or long-term.  I just did it there. …

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 04:00PM

Tickets Now on Sale for Angela Lansbury-Led The Chalk Garden by Ryan McPhee

The stage legend will headline a one-night-only benefit reading of the Enid Bagnold play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:00PM
Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
[collapse]

Five Burning Questions with Miss Saigon Star Alistair Brammer

Miss Saigon star Alistair Brammer talks coming to Broadway, confusing Aaron Tveit during Les Miz, and avoiding Instagram.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 03:43PM

Orange Is the New Black Star Michael Harney Premieres His Newest Play In L.A. by Patrick Pizzolorusso

A collection of six one-acts written by Michael Harney explores the transformative nature of life.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:41PM

Karen Mason Will Celebrate Her New CD with Monthlong Gig at Don‘t Tell Mama by Robert Viagas

The singer-actor is celebrating the release of It’s About Time with a May booking at the club she opened.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:38PM

Robert De Niro, Jane Rosenthal & Paula Weinstein Open 16th Tribeca Film Fest by Jeremy Gerard

The Tribeca troika of festival founders Robert De Niro, Jane Rosenthal and Paula Weinstein took brief turns at the podium during a lunch for journalists in town to cover the 2017 Tribeca Fil…

SOURCE: Deadline at 03:37PM

Rachel Bloom, Megan Hilty and Chita Rivera to Appear in L.A. Edition of CONCERT FOR AMERICA by BroadwayWorld

Tickets are on sale now for the May CONCERT FOR AMERICA STAND UP, SING OUT, featuring Chita Rivera The Visit, Cheyenne Jackson American Horror Story, Rachel Bloom Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Wayne …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:36PM

WATCH: Broadway Legend Harold Prince Speaks Out to Protect the National Endowment for the Arts by Ryan McPhee

In this exclusive video, the director and producer voices his opposition to the proposed elimination of the NEA.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:28PM

EXCLUSIVE: Harold Prince Delivers Statement in Defense of the NEA

Legendary theatre director Harold Prince invites Playbill to his office as he reads a prepared speech about the importance of the National Endowment for the Arts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:20PM

Will Live-Action Aladdin Star Will Smith as the Genie? by Olivia Clement

The newest movie musical from Disney is set to begin shooting this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:11PM

Where Have all the Techies Gone?

by Devon LaBelle If you're searching for a designer or technician in the Bay Area, you've been there--a designer you love is leaving to pursue a career in New York, or a technician you have…

SOURCE: Theatre Bay Area at 03:09PM

Chicago Theater Review: Tracy Letts’ ‘Linda Vista’ by Gordon Cox

The title of this engaging dark comedy by Tracy Letts (“August: Osage County,” “Superior Donuts”), “Linda Vista,” refers to the San Diego community in which protagonist Wheeler (…

SOURCE: Variety at 03:09PM

Meet the parents: Robert Petkoff and Susan Moniz on playing Fun Home in the nation’s capital by Sarah Scafidi

The first national tour of the Tony-Award winning, Broadway hit Fun Home is on stage at the National Theatre through May 13.  Adapted by Lisa Kron and Jeanine Tesori, the musical is base…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 03:06PM

Ben Whishaw to Play Brutus in Julius Caesar, Rory Kinnear Set for New Comedy Young Marx at London Theatre Company by Broadway.com

Broadway veteran Ben Whishaw is set to play Brutus in Julius Caesar and Rory Kinnear will star in the new comedy Young Marx at London Theatre Company’s new Bridge Theatre, which opens …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:06PM

Jennifer Damiano, Kelli Barrett & More Set for New Musical Deathless at Goodspeed by Andy Lefkowitz

The cast of Zack Zadek’s new musical comedy Deathless will include Tony nominee Jennifer Damiano, with Kelli Barrett, Sean Allan Krill, Johnny Shea and Jessica Phillips. Deathless, dir…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:06PM

The Broadway.com Show: Stars Set for Carousel and Frozen, Andy Karl on Repeat & More! by Broadway.com

In this week's episode, we talk Jessie Mueller, Joshua Henry and Renee Fleming in Carousel, the cast of Frozen, Betsy Wolfe in Waitress, Andy Karl's triumph in Groundhog Day and more!

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:06PM

Will Smith in Discussions to Play the Genie in Live-Action Aladdin by Broadway.com

Will Smith just might be singing “Friend Like Me” in Disney’s upcoming live-action Aladdin film, according to Deadline. The screen star is in discussions to take on the rol…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:06PM

Will Smith In Talks to Play Genie in Disney's Upcoming Live-Action ALADDIN by Movies News Desk

Will Smith is currently in discussions to take on the iconic role of Genie in Disney's upcoming live-action ALADDIN. The role was made famous by late comedian Robin Williams in the studio's …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:02PM

HAMILTON's Jasmine Cephas Jones and More Sign on for Opening Act Benefit Reading by BroadwayWorld

Opening Act, which for more than a decade has provided free after-school theater programming to New York City's most underserved public high schools, announced today that Jasmine Cephas Jone…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:02PM

Broadway By Design: David Zinn Brings AMELIE from Page to Stage by Nicole Rosky

In Broadway by Design, BroadwayWorld is shining a spotlight on the stellar designs of this Broadway season, show by show. Today, we continue the series with David Zinn, who acted as both sce…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:02PM

Review: 'Force Continuum' a rush of facts about police work

Kia Corthron's "Force Continuum" opened in 2001, two years after Amadou Diallo, an unarmed immigrant from Guinea, died on the steps of his Bronx apartment building in a hail of bullets fired…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 03:00PM
Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
[collapse]

A Noise Within Announces Lineup of Classics for 2017-2018 by American Theatre Editors

The season features the return of a holiday classic and an audience favorite.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:55PM

Theater Review: “Paradise” — A Fascinating Culture Clash by Arts Fuse Editor

Paradise's central conflict and the performances in the Underground Railway Theater production are damn good.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 02:48PM

The Business of Showbiz: Bon Voyage

By Velina Brown Q: I've been cast in my first touring production. I'm very excited. It will also be my first time leaving the country! Getting to travel with my work as an actor feel…

SOURCE: Theatre Bay Area at 02:47PM

BWW Exclusive: Watch New Trailer for SPAMILTON- Moving Off-Broadway This June! by Stage Tube

Following a run of nine months packing audiences in at The Triad on W. 72nd St., Spamilton, the comedic musical take on all things Hamilton and Broadway, recently announced its move to 47th …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:36PM

Telly Leung to Bring HELLO, YOUNG LOVERS to The Green Room 42 This Weekend by BroadwayWorld

Telly Leung -theBroadway and television star ofGlee, Godspell andRent,who recently starred on Broadway in In Transit-will debut his new concertHello, Young Loversat the performance space The…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:36PM

Tony Awards spotlight: ‘Significant Other’ makes a star out of Gideon Glick by Sam Eckmann

Gideon Glick made his Broadway debut in the original company of “Spring Awakening.” Though he would go on to roles in “Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark” and “Into the Wood” in Centr…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 02:30PM

Chicago Theater Review: MARRY ME A LITTLE (Porchlight Music Theatre at Stage 773) by Lawrence Bommer

SONDHEIM’S CARE PACKAGE FOR LOST LOVERS In a melodically and lyrically mediocre time like, for instance, 2017, even lesser songs by Stephen Sondheim beat half the musicals at large. In 198…

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 02:30PM

Hamilton’s Thomas Kail Inks Deal to Direct WWII Feature Film by Adam Hetrick

The film will tell the true story of WWII’s Women Air Force Service Pilots.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:23PM

Center Stage Announces 2017-18 Season by American Theatre Editors

The six-show season will include plays by Dominique Morisseau, Lucas Hnath, and Kwame Kwei-Armah.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:15PM

RUTHLESS! THE MUSICAL Looks Towards a London Run by Dom O'hanlon

The off-Broadway hit heads to London.

SOURCE: LondonTheatre.co.uk at 02:14PM

Theatre Review: ‘Pygmalion’ at Compass Rose Theater by Genean Hines Grobe

“Pygmalion,” a cheeky romantic comedy written by George Bernard Shaw is a love story that bears a different quality from the typical warm fuzzies one would expect from a classic …

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 02:00PM

Video Flash: Glenn Close Vs. Hamilton: An Easter Bonnet Competition Throwdown

Close and the Sunset Boulevard team crash curtain call at Hamilton to raise money for Broadway Cares.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM

Theater News: Uma Thurman Eyes a Broadway Debut Next Season

The actress is attached to a new political comedy, penned by House of Cards creator Beau Willimon.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM

Theater News: AJ Shively, Andréa Burns, and More Set for Project Shaw Installment

David Staller will direct a double bill of one acts.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM

Video Flash: One Scene, Two Ways: Laura Linney and Cynthia Nixon Play Regina in The Little Foxes

The pair share roles in Daniel Sullivan's new Broadway revival.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM
Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
[collapse]

Anika Noni Rose to Star in New Thriller Assassination Nation by Olivia Clement

The Tony winner will play the mother of two teenage girls at the center of a media storm.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:54PM

Jennifer Damiano, Sean Allan Krill, Kelli Barrett and More Tapped for Zack Zadek's DEATHLESS at Goodspeed by BroadwayWorld

In a not-too-distant future where no one dies, a family navigates life's big questions during an annual road trip in Zack Zadek's new musical Deathless.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:54PM

"The Profane" Seeks The Moral High Ground by Jan Simpson

Playwrights Horizons hasn't made a big deal of it but over the past year, the company seems to have gone out of its way to tell stories about people whose lives rarely get shown onstage and …

SOURCE: Broadway & Me at 01:48PM

Andy Karl, Injured ‘Groundhog Day’ Star, to Miss Several Shows by Michael Paulson

The show said Mr. Karl would miss the Wednesday matinee and evening performances, the Thursday evening performance, and the Saturday matinee.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 01:42PM

Don’t Miss: An Evening with Bebe Neuwirth at Arena Stage by Matthew Wexler

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater will host An Evening with Bebe Neuwirth on Monday, May 1, 2017. The exclusive benefit features the presentation of the second annual Beth …

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 01:36PM

FREEZE FAME: Patina Miller and Bebe Neuwirth Announce the 2017 Drama League Nominees at Sardi's by Walter McBride

Tony Award-winners Patina Miller Pippin and Bebe Neuwirth Chicago announced the 2017 Drama League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musical, O…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:31PM

Drama League Awards Nominees- What It All Means for the 2017 Tony Awards! by BroadwayWorld

What does today's news mean for the rest of awards season Does love from theDrama Leagueusually mean that a Tony nomination will follow

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:31PM

THE PRICE: Arthur Miller by Roundabout

A Childhood during the Great Depression Arthur Miller was born in October 1915, on West 110th Street, to parents of Polish Jewish descent. His father Isidore was a prosperous coat manufactur…

SOURCE: blog.roundabouttheatre.org at 01:21PM

Concert Review: ‘God Save the Queens’ by Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, DC at The Barns at Wolf Trap by Jeannette Mulherin

Looking for a burst of joy? Look no further than the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, DC, a group of talented singers who consistently provide audiences with high quality music-making, crea…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 01:16PM

Broadway: A More than Decent “Indecent” Draws A List Crowd, Aims at Tony Award by Roger Friedman

You know a new play will be good if Mercedes Ruehl turns up for opening night. Ruehl, an Oscar and Tony winner, Categories: Featured Theater(Read more...)

SOURCE: ShowBiz 411 at 01:12PM

Talking Marriage and Farce with the Couples of 1812 Productions’ ‘Happy Birthday’ by Deb Miller

Celebrating its 20th anniversary season, 1812 Productions – Philadelphia’s all-comedy theater company – is now in rehearsals for its springtime offering, the local premiere of …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:11PM

Brooklyn Academy of Music, New 42nd Street, 59E59, and Manhattan Theatre Club Are Hiring by Playbill Staff

Playbill.com's Job Listings offers an extensive selection of available jobs within the theatre industry. From auditions to administrative roles, Playbill.com is the online source for ca…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:08PM

Letter: David Storey obituary by Robin Ellis

One morning in 1970 I was in my dressing room at the Royal Court, where I was appearing in Michael Blakemore’s production of Shaw’s Widowers’ Houses. I’d forgotten that the next play…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:06PM

Hamlet as told by Why Not Theatre is full of sound and silence by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

In 10th anniversary staging of Prince Hamlet deaf actress Dawn Jani Birley narrates in ASL, with no interpretation.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 01:05PM

Patina Miller and Bebe Neuwirth Announce the 2017 Drama League Award Nominations by Marc J. Franklin

The Tony Award-winning stars announced the nominees for the 83rd annual Drama League Awards at Sardi’s April 19.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00PM

Theater News: Steppenwolf for Young Adults Announces 2017-18 Season

The Chicago company also launches Steppenwolf Education as part of its community outreach.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM
Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at noon (Broadway Time)
[collapse]

2017 Drama League Nominations Announced: Laura Osnes, Daniel Radcliffe & More Receive Nods by Broadway.com

The Drama League has announced the 2017 Drama League Awards nominees for Outstanding Play, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, and the Disti…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:54PM

Mazel Tov! Paula Vogel’s Indecent Bows on Broadway; See the Opening Night Celebration by Broadway.com

Decades after Sholem Asch’s God of Vengeance shocked Broadway in 1923, Paula Vogel’s Indecent opened at the Cort Theatre to nothing but applause and support. Take a look at the p…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:54PM

Will Uma Thurman Make Her Broadway Debut in Beau Willimon’s The Parisian Woman? by Broadway.com

Uma Thurman could be Broadway bound. The screen actress looks likely to appear in a Broadway production of Beau Willimon’s political comedy The Parisian Woman, according to Roger Fried…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:54PM

Additional Tickets for London's Harry Potter and the Cursed Child to be Released in April by Mark Shenton

The new booking period will cover tickets for performances from May to July 2018.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:53PM

Disney guilty of panda-ring in visually dazzling doc 'Born in China' by Gary Thompson

The Disney nature documentary 'Born in China,' full of adorable footage of pandas, snow leopards, and playful monkeys, is pitched to children and makes a wholesome Earth Day outing for famil…

SOURCE: Philly.com at 12:52PM

Review: ‘OR,’ at Round House Theatre by David Siegel

The revolution will not be televised. Nope, it is on stage at Round House Theatre with a playful, headlong charge of a wild comedy. The comedy is called OR, a fictionalized account of free-…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:52PM

Relive Your Favorite Moments with Hamilton’s Original Cast by Playbill Staff

Take a trip down memory lane with these production shots from the hit musical when it debuted on and Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:52PM

London Cast Announced for Staged Reading of All the President's Men? by Mark Shenton

The play is based on transcripts from the U.S. Senate’s confirmation hearings for Trump’s Cabinet.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:49PM

Photo Coverage: INDECENT Company Celebrates Opening Night on Broadway! by Walter McBride

Indecent, the newest work by Pulitzer Prize-winnerPaula VogelHOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE, opened just last night, April 18 at the Cort Theatre 138 West 48th Street, between Sixth and Seventh Aven…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:48PM

Israel's Jean Valjean to Appear in Concert Special on THIRTEEN This Spring by TV News Desk

The latest television concert special from Israeli Broadway star Dudu Fisher, who played Jean Valjean in Les Miserables productions in Israel, on Broadway, and in London's West End, as well …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:48PM

Gay Love Now? Theater Reviews of Daniel’s Husband and Gently Down The Stream by New York Theater

The gay couples at the heart of two separate plays currently running Off-Broadway have been together for years, and yet, neither are married because one partner in each of the relationships …

SOURCE: New York Theater at 12:44PM

'Marry Me a Little' digs deeper into Sondheim - just the thing for spring by Chris Jones

Spring has sprung in Chicago. High time, then, for a Stephen Sondheim revue. Porchlight Music Theatre is obliging, not with a revival of "Putting it Together," nor "Side by Side by Sondheim,…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 12:44PM

Come From Away’s Broadway production lands prestigious Drama League nod by The Canadian Press

Canadian 9/11 musical opened on Broadway in March. Another Canadian creation, Ride the Cyclone, also receives a nomination.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 12:42PM

THE ROOM SINGS: MANY SONGS, MANY TIMES, MANY PLACES BUT IS IT STILL EVERYWHERE AT ONCE? by Amy Gijsbers Van Wijk

What stories can a space hold? As I took my seat at La MaMa to see The Talking Band’s production of The Room Sings, a play about a house throughout history, this question reverberated. I k…

SOURCE: Culture Bot at 12:36PM

To the Revolution: Take a Look at the Hamilton National Tour by Hannah Vine

Michael Luwoye, Joshua Henry, and Rory O’Malley lead the tour of the hit Lin-Manuel Miranda musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:34PM

Trivia: So You Think You’re Sutton Foster’s Biggest Fan? by Playbill Staff

Watch and play along to test your knowledge of the two-time Tony winner.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:15PM

‘Hamilton’ Director Boards World War II Drama ‘Silver Wings’ by Dave McNary

Fox 2000 has hired “Hamilton” director Thomas Kail to direct World War II female pilots drama “Silver Wings.” The film will be produced by Anonymous Content’s Micha…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:07PM

‘Great Comet,’ ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ Among 2017 Drama League Award Nominees

Nominees for the 83rd annual Drama League Awards—in other words, the best of the 2016–17 season both off and on Broadway—were announced today, April 19, at Sardi’s Re…

SOURCE: Backstage at 12:00PM

Theater News: A Tale of Two Cities to Make US Premiere at A Noise Within

The Los Angeles theater has announced its 2017-18 season productions.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM

PLAYBILL FIVE: Five Ways Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS Supports Those In Need

Don't miss today's episode of The Playbill Five detailing the many ways that Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS supports the community.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM
Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 11am (Broadway Time)
[collapse]

This Is a Journey Into Sound: Simon McBurney on ‘The Encounter’ by American Theatre Editors

How the Complicite auteur follows trains of thought to the stage, then gets whole audiences on board.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:55AM

Samara by Victor Gluck, Editor-In-Chief

The play seems to be in the genre of the classic Western movie though highly poeticized and slow-paced. It resembles the 60’s films of Sergio Leone and Sam Peckinpah but with much less plo…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 11:49AM

Don't ask where Paula Vogel is. Ask where isn't she? by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- You can find new work by Paula Vogel on Broadway at the Cort Theatre, where her play "Indecent" opened Tuesday. But if you look a little harder, you…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 11:41AM

HAMILTON Helmer Thomas Kail to Direct Upcoming WWII Drama 'Silver Wings' by Movies News Desk

Tony Award-winning HAMILTON director Thomas Kail will develop to direct the drama that follows the true story of WWII's Women Airforce Service Pilots WASP, the first women to ever fly for th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:36AM

Breaking: DEAR EVAN HANSEN, GREAT COMET & More Earn Drama League Awards Nominations; Check Out the Full List! by BroadwayWorld

The Drama Leaguehas announced the 2017 Drama League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Play, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, and the much-c…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:36AM

Audra McDonald on Diversity, Marriage Equality and How to Be Meryl Streep by Gordon Cox

Audra McDonald is not only the winningest actress in Broadway history (with six Tony Awards and counting), she’s also a vocal activist and a new mom. A Variety Power of Women New York …

SOURCE: Variety at 11:33AM

Seattle Rep Will Stage Large-Scale Odyssey Musical as Part of 2017–18 Season by Adam Hetrick

The slate also includes the national tour of Stephen Karam’s Tony-winning play The Humans.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:28AM

Annaleigh Ashford, Mara Davi, and Beth Malone Will Be United in Love by Robert Viagas

The Colorado-raised stars will boost the April 30 benefit concert for the Denver Actors Fund.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:25AM

Suzan-Lori Parks’s ‘Venus’ Revival Comes to Signature Theater by Jason Zinoman

This Pulitzer-winning playwright’s 1996 work, about a 19th-century star of English freak shows, will be directed by Lear deBessonet, an Obie winner.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:24AM

Exclusive: Watch the Drama League Awards Nominations LIVE on BroadwayWorld by BroadwayWorld

Tony Award-winners Patina Miller Pippin and Bebe Neuwirth Chicago will announce the 2017 Drama League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musica…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:18AM

William Inge Theater Festival Kicks Off with New Voices Award Winner Lauren Gunderson by BroadwayWorld

Acclaimed playwright Lauren Gunderson will be honored at the 36th William Inge Theater Festival as the Otis Guernsey New Voices Award winner. The festival, which takes place every spring in …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:18AM

“I Think That There’s a Reason I Haven’t Been to Broadway Before Now”: Playwright Paula Vogel on Indecent’s Opening Night by Ruthie Fierberg

Watch Pulitzer Prize winner Paula Vogel (and the company of Indecent) on the red carpet of her Broadway debut.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:15AM

Steppenwolf for Young Adults sets 2017-18 season by Morgan Greene

Steppenwolf for Young Adults' 2017-18 season will explore how repeated lies become accepted as truth with a production of "The Crucible" and a world premiere from Chicago playwright Philip D…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 11:15AM

Ben Platt, Sutton Foster, and Josh Groban Among 2017 Drama League Award Nominees by Ryan McPhee

Winners will be announced at the May 19 ceremony.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM

Andy Karl cuts back on 'Groundhog Day' appearances

Andy Karl, who performed at the opening of "Groundhog Day" Monday and the following day despite a serious knee injury, has cut back his appearances this week to just Friday and Saturday even…

SOURCE: Newsday Subscription at 11:02AM

Blogs: Cardboard Citizens: 'The idea of theatre helping people barely existed when we began'

Adrian Jackson, artistic director of homeless theatre company Cardboard Citizens, looks back over 25 years of the company and at where it all began

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 11:02AM

VIDEO: Go Inside Rehearsal for David Rabe's IN THE BOOM BOOM ROOM Off-Broadway by BroadwayWorld

A new video offering a sneak peek into rehearsals for the upcoming revival of IN THE BOOM BOOM ROOM made its debut today.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:00AM

Theater News: Groundhog Day Confirms Performance Schedule for Injured Star Andy Karl

Karl will perform a modified schedule this week following a knee injury.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00AM

Photo Flash: Paula Vogel's Indecent Celebrates Opening Night on Broadway

Rebecca Taichmann directs the production.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00AM
Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 10am (Broadway Time)
[collapse]

Preview: The Shulers celebrate 9th season of high school theater awards with biggest show yet by Jim Farmer

It started off with just 13 participating schools, but it has grown to involve 75 high schools from across the state. Now in its ninth year, the Georgia High School Musical Theatre Awards &#…

SOURCE: artsatl.com at 10:59AM

Uma Thurman May Make Broadway Debut in Play by House of Cards Writer Beau Willimon by Olivia Clement

The Parisian Woman will reportedly play a limited engagement this fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:58AM

The Most Reluctant Convert Star Max McLean Shares Five Things Everyone Should Know About C.S. Lewis

The Most Reluctant Convert creator & star Max McLean gives us a quick brush up on the great C.S. Lewis.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 10:55AM

Kevin Spacey Talks Preparing to Host the 2017 Tony Awards—and Another Huge Theatre Gig by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony and Oscar winner on his hosting engagement and transforming a U.S. Open tennis court into theatre in the round.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM

Barry Guy, Vortex Jazz Club, London — from early music to avant-garde jazz

A gig that launched a 12-day showcase of Swiss label Intakt’s artists

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 10:53AM

Shakespeare's Globe board did not respect me, says artistic director by Mark Brown Arts Correspondent

Emma Rice, who has quit after just two seasons, publishes candid letter explaining her departure on the theatre’s websiteEmma Rice, the artistic director of Shakespeare’s Globe, has brok…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:48AM

Andy Karl to Miss Some Performances of Groundhog Day to Recuperate from Injury by Andy Lefkowitz

Following a knee injury sustained at a performance of the new musical Groundhog Day on April 14, lead actor Andy Karl, who stars as Phil Connors, was physically unable to perform in the prod…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:42AM

The Ups and Downs of Lina Basquette by Trav S.D.

Lina Basquette (Lena Copeland Baskette) was born on April 19, 1907. Basquette was a star of stage and screen through several different phases, but is perhaps best remembered today for her ei…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 10:36AM

Kristin Chenoweth Reveals She May Star in Soapdish in the West End by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony winner shared on Watch What Happens Live that the rumors are possibly true.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:34AM

'Annie' tour to play Baltimore on 40th anniversary of show's Broadway opening by Tim Smith

There's serendipitous timing in the arrival of "Annie" at the Lyric Opera House on Friday. This national touring production of the popular musical will open its short Baltimore visit with a …

SOURCE: The Baltimore Sun Subscription at 10:33AM

Broadway Advocacy Coalition and Columbia Law School Present THE INVITATION: JUSTICE INVOLVED by BroadwayWorld

The Broadway Advocacy Coalition and Columbia Law School will host the next installment of the event series, The Invitation, on Sunday, April 23, 2017.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:31AM

The Music That Helped Sarah Steele Through ‘The Good Fight’ and ‘The Humans’

Sarah Steele of “The Humans” and “The Good Fight” fame bids adieu to the teen roles that were once her calling card with her turn in “Speech & Debate,&rdquo…

SOURCE: Backstage at 10:30AM

Theatremakers vs The Climate Fools in the White House by [email protected] (ramona)

By Chantal Bilodeau. Chantal Bilodeau writes about an initiative called Climate Change Theatre Action.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 10:27AM

Indecent Opening Night on Broadway by Hannah Vine

Paula Vogel’s play with music officially opened at the Cort Theatre following an acclaimed Off-Broadway run last year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:19AM

Photo Coverage: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for INDECENT by Walter McBride

Indecent, the newest work by Pulitzer Prize-winner Paula Vogel HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE, opened just last night, April 18 at the Cort Theatre 138 West 48th Street, between Sixth and Seventh Av…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:12AM

Photo Coverage: INDECENT Company Takes Opening Night Bows! by Walter McBride

Indecent, the newest work by Pulitzer Prize-winnerPaula VogelHOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE, opened just last night, April 18 at the Cort Theatre 138 West 48th Street, between Sixth and Seventh Aven…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:12AM

Tony Winner Anika Noni Rose Signs On for New Thriller ASSASSINATION NATION by BroadwayWorld

Anika Noni Rose has signed on for the upcoming thriller ASSASSINATION NATION. Abra and Suki Waterhouse, Odessa Young and Hari Nef round out the cast. Sam Levinson will direct from his own sc…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:12AM

VIDEO: Alec Baldwin and Stephen Colbert Present 'Too Much Exposition Theatre' by BroadwayWorld

On last night's LATE SHOW, any Broadway actorcan develop characters over the course of an entire play.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:12AM

Groundhog Day Understudy Andrew Call Will Take Center Stage as Andy Karl Recovers by Ryan McPhee

Karl will perform in the new musical April 21 and April 22 evening.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:03AM

Tony Watch: Uma Thurman Broadway Bound; ‘Groundhog Day’ Braces For Andy Karl’s Schedule by Jeremy Gerard

Now that Andy Karl has wowed the critics and producers with his show-must-go-on performance at the opening night of Groundhog Day, the injured star is taking a healthier view of his situatio…

SOURCE: Deadline at 10:03AM

Interviews: 5 minutes with Gethin Anthony: 'I cried when I got a call from the RSC'

As he prepares to play Jake in Sam Shepard's A Lie of the Mind, we chat to the actor about working with the RSC and his part in Game of Thrones

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 10:02AM

RIPE – Theatre Utopia by Shanine Salmon

ictoria Sheldon stars and writes this 45-minute piece about Mischa (Kate Gwynn, who is also producer), a young refugee who has been promised citizenship (and an escape for her family in her …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00AM

New York Mayor’s Office Unveils Script Contest Winners by Jeremy Gerard

The New York City Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment and Brooklyn College's Feirstein Graduate School of Cinema today announced that Patty Carey-Perazzo's Half-Life and Robin Rose Sin…

SOURCE: Deadline at 10:00AM
Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 9am (Broadway Time)
[collapse]

‘Reservoir Dogs 25th Anniversary Screening’ at The Beacon Theatre, New York by Blouin Artinfo

The 25th anniversary screening of “Reservoir Dogs” will be held at The Beacon Theatre in New York on April 28, 2017. This will be followed by a conversation with director Quentin Taranti…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 09:59AM

Cunningham/Forsythe, Palais Garnier, Paris — rigour and inquisitiveness

Paris Opera Ballet’s programme paired two giants of dance

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 09:56AM

Sally Olson's 'Carpenters Tribute Concert’ at Triad, New York by Blouin Artinfo

Sally Olson’s “Carpenters Tribute Concert” will be held at the Triad in New York on April 29, 2017.The concert, starring Sally Olson and music director Jeffrey Klitz, is a show that ce…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 09:56AM

Bright, pure, exhilarating Jewels at the Royal Opera House, London

Two male dancers have dominated recent performances of Balanchine’s ballets

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 09:55AM

Salonen conducts 'Also sprach Zarathustra’ at David Geffen Hall, New York by Blouin Artinfo

Salonen conducts “Also sprach Zarathustra” at David Geffen Hall in New York on April 27 and April 29. 2017.The New York Philharmonic will be performing the iconic “Also sprach Zarathus…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 09:53AM

The Legend of Mulan, Royal Festival Hall, London — a whizz with weaponry

A skilful performance of the fifth-century tale from Hong Kong Dance Company

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 09:52AM

20 Questions in 2 Minutes with Bandstand Star Geoff Packard

Geoff Packard takes on 20 quick questions about preparing for Bandstand, going on last minute in Matilda, high school marching band, and much more.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 09:50AM

‘Their Finest’ at City Cinemas The Paris Theatre, New York by Blouin Artinfo

“Their Finest” is playing at the City Cinemas The Paris Theatre in New York through April 27, 2017. Directed by Lone Scherfig, “Their Finest” is based on the novel by Lissa Evan…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 09:49AM

Kevin Spacey To Host Tony Awards 2017 by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo It has been announced that Kevin Spacey will host the 71st Annual Tony Awards live from Radio City Music Hall in New York City on Sunday 11 June 2017. This will be SpaceyR…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 09:49AM

Coriolanus Vanishes review – shape-shifting portrait of a man on the run by Mark Fisher

Tron, GlasgowIn this exquisite solo piece, with parallels to Shakespeare’s play, the writer and performer David Leddy gets under the skin of an outsiderChris has an identity crisis. Played…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:48AM

The Protest Plays Project: Putting Plays to Work in the Resistance by [email protected] (ramona)

By Tiffany Antone. Tiffany Antone announces her new initiative: the Protest Plays Project.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 09:46AM

‘A Woman, A Part’ at Laemmle Monica Film Centre, Los Angeles, USA by Blouin Artinfo

“A Woman, A Part” is being screened at Laemmle Monica Film Centre, Los Angeles, through April 27, 2017.The film is directed by Elisabeth Subrin and stars Seymour, John Ortiz, Khandi Alex…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 09:46AM

Jessica Martin leads European premiere of Broadway's Ballroom

Brilliant, versatile West End star and #StageFave Jessica Martin will take on the central role in the European premiere of Broadway musical BALLROOM at Waterloo East Theatre next month...

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 09:45AM

Trump and Clinton Swap Sexes in Off-Broadway Play 'The Opponent'

"My mother, who voted for Trump, said it helped her realize that she made the right decision," says a co-creator of the play, which is a re-staging of the 2016 presidential debates with a tw…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:45AM

‘A League Of Their Own’ at Laemmle's NoHo 7, Los Angeles, USA by Blouin Artinfo

“A League Of Their Own” will be screened at Laemmle's NoHo 7, Los Angeles, from April 27, 2017.The film is directed by Penny Marshall and stars Geena Davis, Madonna, Rosie O'Donnell and …

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 09:44AM

The Editor’s View: Bridge Theatre brings Netflix revolution to UK stage by Alistair Smith

The opening of the Bridge Theatre this October is a big deal. Of course, the opening of any theatre is a big

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:40AM

Stars of Vaudeville #1039: Arthur Pat West by Trav S.D.

April 19 is the birthday of Arthur Pat West (1888-1944). Today West is best remembered among vaudeville fans for his 1929 Vitaphone short Ship Ahoy, in which the stout little man comes out …

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:31AM

GRACE NOTES: Wednesday, April 19, 2017 by Susan Grace

Please Login to view this content. (Not a member? Join Today!)

SOURCE: Grace Notes Subscription at 09:31AM

Former boss Dominic Dromgoole warns of “negative energy” around Shakespeare’s Globe by Giverny Masso

Former artistic director at Shakespeare’s Globe Dominic Dromgoole has said it is “heart-breaking” and “wrong” that Emma Rice was prevented from fulfilling

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:25AM

Injured Andy Karl Will Be Out of GROUNDHOG DAY This Week; Andrew Call to Take Over for Four Performances by BroadwayWorld

Following a knee injury sustained at a performance of the new musical Groundhog Day on Friday, April 14, lead actor Andy Karl, who stars as Phil Connors, was physically unable to perform in …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:24AM

Book Review: “Stigmata of Bliss” — From the Master of the Tersely Disquieting by Arts Fuse Editor

Klaus Merz’s cunning, compressed prose invites us to listen for the sounds of the inexpressible, the other side of life.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 09:12AM

Diary: A Belinda Carlisle musical? I don’t Adam and Eve it by Tabard

“When I feel alone, I reach for you / And you bring me home / When I’m lost at sea I hear

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:09AM

Patina Miller and Bebe Neuwirth Kick Off Awards Season with Drama League Nominees; Watch Live at 11AM! by BroadwayWorld

Tony Award-winners Patina Miller Pippin and Bebe Neuwirth Chicago will announce the 2017 Drama League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musica…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:06AM

VIDEO: Will Kristin Chenoweth Star in West End's SOAPDISH? Her Answer Has Us Really Excited! by BroadwayWorld

On last night's WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE, actress Kristin Chenoweth was asked by a caller whether the rumor is true that she will be starring in the musical adaptation of SOAPDISH in London's…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:06AM

Diary: JK Rowling’s wizard formula for Oliviers success by Tabard

Readers with a heart, a soul and a taste for stunning prose will remember Tabard’s foray into playwriting two weeks ago. An

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:00AM

Don’t dismiss politically engaged actors as ‘luvvies’ (your views, April 20) by The Stage

At a time when the very existence of the arts is being threatened by the philistine act of abolishing drama, dance, music

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:00AM

REVIEW ROUND-UP: The Guards at the Taj at the Bush Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Directed by Jamie Lloyd, this European premiere of Rajiv Joseph is now playing at the recently reopened Bush Theatre. But what have critics been saying about it?

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM

Theater News: BroadwayHD to Tape Steven Levenson's If I Forget

The drama stars Jeremy Shamos, Kate Walsh, and Maria Dizzia.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:00AM

Sorry. I don't know soap opera stars by Ken Levine

Whenever my writing partner, David, and I had a pilot we always tried to weasel a trip to New York to do some casting. There are many reasons for this. A free trip. Nice hotel. Per diem…

SOURCE: Ken Levine at 09:00AM

Norm Macdonald: ‘droll’ takes human form by Zach Freeman - Chicago Tribune

Sipping from cans of Red Bull, he delivered a seemingly stream-of-consciousness show that the crowd lapped up at The Vic in Chicago.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 09:00AM
Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 8am (Broadway Time)
[collapse]

Nicholas Hytner Will Open New London Theater With ‘Young Marx’ by Christopher D. Shea

The comedy, starring Rory Kinnear, will begin the first season of the former National Theater director’s Bridge Theater.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 08:54AM

Blogs: The new Bridge Theatre programme isn't safe, it's thrilling

Sarah Crompton looks at the first season from Nick Hytner and Nick Starr in their brand new theatre

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 08:54AM

Theatre News: Emma Rice pens open letter to new Globe artistic director

The outgoing director has offered up some lessons she has learnt during her tenure at the venue

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 08:54AM

Cast announced for An Octoroon at Orange Tree by Mark Ludmon

By Mark Ludmon The cast has been announced for the European premiere of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ Obie Award-winning play, An Octoroon, at the Orange Tree Theatre in London. The line-up comp…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 08:53AM

Aracaladanza review at Sadler’s Wells, London – ‘playful and inventive’ by Rachel Elderkin

Dance company Aracaladanza has been a regular part of the Sadler’s Wells family weekend since 2008. The two-day event sees the building

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:43AM

London's new Bridge theatre should encourage playwrights to think big by Michael Billington

The West End is becoming a Broadway-like shop window for musicals and spectaculars. Hytner and Starr’s theatre devoted to new plays is to be welcomedWhat is instantly striking about the in…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:42AM

Kevin Spacey to host 71st annual Tony Awards by Broadway Briefing

The Tony Awards have announced that Kevin Spacey will host the 71st Annual Tony Awards live from Radio City Music Hall in New York City, Sunday, June 11 (8:00-11:00 PM, live ET/delayed PT) o…

SOURCE: Broadway.News Subscription at 08:25AM

Roundabout's IF I FORGET to Be Captured by BroadwayHD by BroadwayWorld

It has just been announced that onApril 26, Roundabout's acclaimed production of StevenLevenson'snew play IF I FORGET will be captured on video byBroadwayHD, to be released on demand to Broa…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:18AM

BWW's On This Day - April 19, 2017

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

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:18AM

VIDEO: Kevin Spacey Reacts to TONY AWARDS Hosting Gig on 'Tonight' by TV News Desk

On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, newly named Tony Awards host Kevin Spacey spoke to Jimmy Fallonabout emceeing his very first televised awards show.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:02AM

VIDEO: The Battle of Fundraising? Glenn Close and SUNSET BOULEVARD Crash HAMILTON by BroadwayWorld

There's a battle happening, and this time it'snot in Yorktown. The competition part of Broadway CaresEquity Fights Aids Easter Bonnet Competitionfundraising reached a new level last night be…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:02AM

BroadwayHD Adds If I Forget to On-Demand Catalog by Olivia Clement

The newest play from Dear Evan Hansen book writer Steven Levenson will be available for viewing in the fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:00AM

DIMINISHED – Hampstead Downstairs by Ian Foster

In Polly Sullivan's starkly uncompromising arena, designed in the round and directed by Tom Attenborough, we first witness a psychiatric session between the high-functioning Mary and her cle…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:00AM
Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 7am (Broadway Time)
[collapse]

Emma Rice: Shakespeare’s Globe board “did not respect me” by Georgia Snow

Outgoing Shakespeare’s Globe artistic director Emma Rice has hit out at her treatment by the theatre’s board, in her first public statement

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:59AM

‘Othello’ at Shakespeare’s Globe, London by Blouin Artinfo

Shakespeare’s Globe, London is staging “Othello,” at its candlelit indoor theatre Sam Wanamaker Playhouse through April 22, 2017.A much-celebrated hero, Othello marries Desdemona, the …

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 07:55AM

‘Consent’ at National Theatre, London by Blouin Artinfo

National Theatre, London is staging “Consent,” a new play by Nina Raine, at its Dorfman Theatre through May 17, 2017.“Consent” is Nina Raine’s powerful play that sifts the evidence…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 07:53AM

Bruno Mars at the O2 Arena, London — a born showman

The singer’s ‘24K Magic’ show unfolded with clockwork precision

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 07:40AM

Kray Kray review at Theatre N16, London – ‘chilling precision’ by Paul Vale

One of the more fascinating facts about the Kray twins was their association with the rich and famous of their day. Frank

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:34AM

The Siegel Column – The Theatrical Elite by Sandi Durell

    By Barbara & Scott Siegel   Theatrical Elite: Patti LuPone, Christine Ebersole, John Leguizamo, Harvey Fierstein, Kevin Kline…They’re Back!   As we head towar…

SOURCE: theaterpizzazz.com at 07:21AM

Rosalee Pritchett and The Perry's Mission

Rosalee Pritchett and The Perry's Mission Off Off Broadway, Negro Ensemble Co. at 80 St. Marks Reviewed by Katharine Nedder BOTTOM LINE: A powerful and thought-provoking evening of intelli…

SOURCE: Theatre is Easy at 07:18AM

“WOW… It’s Cabaret” series kicks off April 28 with Linda Mironti by Amy Porter

You need to be logged in to see this part of the content. Please Login to access. → The post “WOW… It’s Cabaret” series kicks off April 28 with Linda Mironti appeared first on…

SOURCE: thewestfieldnews.com at 07:16AM

Exclusive Podcast: 'Behind the Curtain' Discusses Second Acting, Sammy Davis Jr., Ann Miller, and More 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 07:12AM

INTERVIEW: Spotlight On… Brimstone & Treacle’s Stephanie Beattie by Break A Leg

I play the mother, Mrs Bates, who is a full-time carer for the Bates’ daughter who was left injured and insensible after a car crash. It’s controversial and dark and pretty shocking and …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM
Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 6am (Broadway Time)
[collapse]

The Other Palace announces "In Conversation" with Lin-Manuel Miranda this Sunday

The first "Live At The Other Palace" has been announced and it's a big one! The new series, curated by Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, will kick off this Sunday 23 April 2017 at The Other Palace in…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 06:55AM

Want free tickets to Grange Park Opera? Just dress as a badger by Giverny Masso

Opera fans who dress up as woodland animals will be given free tickets to shows at the first new opera house to

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:52AM

“Urinetown” Offers Once-in-a-Lifetime Lift, at Berkeley Playhouse by Sydney Roberts

Danny Cozart’s Musical Satire Shines with Young Stars by Sydney Roberts Imagine a world where water is in short supply, where environmental funding is cut, where the world is run by a tyra…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 06:48AM

Student campaign to ‘name and shame’ schools without diversity by Tim Bano

A group of drama students has set up a campaign to address the lack of diversity in UK drama schools. The Diversity

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:48AM

National Theatre announces casting for Trump verbatim piece by Ella Wills

Casting has been announced for All The President’s Men? at the Vaudeville Theatre in London. Sian Phillips, Sinead Cusack and Peter Davison

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:48AM

54 Sings Broadway’s Greatest Hits (Chapter 13!) by Sandi Durell

      By Joel Benjamin   That showbiz magician, Scott Siegel, pulled yet another rabbit out of his endlessly deep hat. His 54 Sings Broadway’s Greatest Hits!, despite b…

SOURCE: theaterpizzazz.com at 06:47AM

Karl Marx comedy to kick off first season at new London theatre by Mark Brown Arts Correspondent

Rory Kinnear to star as ‘broke, horny’ philosopher at 900-seat Bridge Theatre run by Nicholas Hytner and Nick StarrA comedy about a young, emotionally illiterate Karl Marx is to open the…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:31AM

Men and Girls Dance review at the Place, London – ‘direct and vital’ by Rachel Elderkin

Men and Girls Dance is undoubtedly a provocative title. But then this is a piece designed to challenge the preconceptions of its

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:20AM

How Six Degrees Became a Forever Meme by Jennifer Schuessler

A revival of John Guare’s play “Six Degrees of Separation” opens April 25. His enduring title concept has hopscotched through pop culture.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 06:06AM

Bobby Conte Thornton on Making His ‘Out of Control’ Broadway Debut in ‘A Bronx Tale’ by John Bonazzo

The 24-year-old actor makes his Broadway debut in the musical created by Chazz Palminteri, Robert De Niro, Jerry Zaks and Alan Menken.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 06:00AM

GUARDS AT THE TAJ – Bush Theatre by Shanine Salmon

The action of the play concerns 2 lowly Imperial guards at the building site of the new Taj Mahal. They get to do the dawn shift, and chatter aimlessly about their duties and the Emperor’s…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:00AM
Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 5am (Broadway Time)
[collapse]

Today on Broadway: Wednesday, April 19, 2017 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: The Tonys Finally Find a Host, Critics Review “Indecent” on Broadway, and Uma Thurman is Rumored to Be Making Her Broadway Debut! “Today on Broadway” is a dai…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM

Brighton Fringe Preview – Our Top Pics by Mark Ludmon

By Mark Ludmon From small beginnings, Brighton Fringe has grown over the past five years and now features nearly 1,000 events from comedy, cabaret and music to theatre, dance and visual arts…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 05:50AM

NEWS: Rory Kinnear inaugurates Hytner & Starr’s Bridge Theatre in new Richard Bean comedy by Press Releases

London Theatre Company announces the first productions at its new Bridge Theatre, which opens this October on the river by Tower Bridge and City Hall.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:40AM

Blogs: The public should be allowed to see more musical scratch performances

After a new folk musical is given a showcase at The Other Palace, Daisy Bowie-Sell asks why there aren't more opportunities for the public to see new musicals in development

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:31AM

Theatre News: Ben Whishaw, David Morrissey and Rory Kinnear to star in first season at the Bridge Theatre

The London Theatre Company, founded by Nick Hytner and Nick Starr, has announced it's first season at their new venue by Tower Bridge

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:31AM

Rapper. Hero. Swindler. Corey Hawkins Changes It Up. by Elisabeth Vincentelli

Just a few years out of Juilliard, Mr. Hawkins stars in “24: Legacy” on TV and “Six Degrees of Separation” on Broadway

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

“Macbeth” Goes Primal at Theatre Lunatico, in San Rafael by Irene Nelson

Shakespeare Remains All Too Timely by Irene Nelson An ensemble of 13 actors plays Shakespeare’s tragedy of ambition and tyranny with a black wall, three wooden crates, and a handful of pro…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 05:02AM

REVIEW: Whisper House, The Other Palace ✭✭✭ by Julian Eaves

By Julian Eaves Overall, Whisper House is an interesting experiment, a novel departure from the ‘norms’ of musical theatre. If it doesn’t quite fulfill its ambitions, well,…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 05:00AM

Text of the Day: Consent by Aleks Sierz

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

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:00AM
Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 4am (Broadway Time)
[collapse]

Hytner and Starr’s Bridge Theatre to launch first season with new Richard Bean play by Georgia Snow

Bridge Theatre opens in October New work from Richard Bean, Lucy Prebble and Sam Holcroft Ben Whishaw to star in Julius Caesar

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 04:45AM

Review: Review: Whisper House (The Other Palace)

Adam Lenson directs this new musical by American Psycho and Spring Awakening composer Duncan Sheik

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 04:12AM

WHISPER HOUSE The Other Palace SW1 by Libby Purves and Friends

GHOSTS OF WAR AND SHIPWRECK   “When all the world’s at war, it’s better to be dead”. Pallid pessimistic ghosts roam around a lonely Maine lighthouse in WW2, with heaving sepia s…

SOURCE: theatrecat.com at 04:09AM

AUSTENTATIOUS – Leicester Square Theatre by Ian Foster

A monthly micro-review from There Ought to be Clowns.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 04:00AM
Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 3am (Broadway Time)
[collapse]

“Breeders” Pits Human vs. Hamster Love, at FaultLine, S.F. by Suraj Ramrakhyani

Millennial Notes Dan Giles Creates Comedy Couples Bursting with Babies by Suraj Ramrakhyani Playwright Dan Giles presents “Breeders,” still warm and throbbing, full of love, passion, que…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 03:21AM

Competition: Win tickets to Out There On Fried Meat Ridge Rd at Trafalgar Studios by The Stage

Following a sell-out, award-nominated run at The White Bear Theatre, Keith Stevenson’s Appalachian comedy Out There On Fried Meat Ridge Rd transfers to Trafalgar Studios.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 03:00AM

In pictures (April 20): Carousel, Cheek By Jowl’s The Winter’s Tale, The Who’s Tommy 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 first

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 03:00AM
Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 2am (Broadway Time)
[collapse]

Big Fish by Arts Review

Overflowing with heart, humour and spectacular stagecraft, Big Fish is an extraordinary new Broadway musical that reminds us why we love going to the theatre – for an experience that&…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 02:44AM

Mark Shenton: Brawls, babies and singalongs – welcome to the theatre in 2017 by Mark Shenton

Going to the theatre isn’t quite as civilised as it once was, and for some, at least, that’s no bad thing. Those

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM

Jess Gow: For most of us, backstage work was not plan B by Jess Gow

About a year ago, I was working at a repertory theatre when we had a work-experience guy in. He was shadowing me

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM

Best theatre shows: critics’ picks (April 19) by The Stage

How to recover from the post-Easter blues? The Stage’s theatre doctors prescribe witnessing the return of Jude Law to the Barbican, and

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM
Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 1am (Broadway Time)
[collapse]

Thespian Kevin Spacey Shows Off His Vocabulary in Tonight Show’s Mad Lib Theater by Tolly Wright

Actor of the stage and film Kevin Spacey is widely considered to be pretty good at what he does (Awards? He has a few dozen). But, with the announcement that the House of Cards star is hosti…

SOURCE: Vulture at 01:26AM

In a Masterful Stage Swap, Laura Linney & Cynthia Nixon Open in The Little Foxes on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

The new revival of Lillian Hellman’s The Little Foxes, starring Tony nominee Laura Linney and Tony winner Cynthia Nixon, opens April 19 at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on Broadway. T…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:06AM

Theater News: Laura Linney and Cynthia Nixon Return to Broadway in The Little Foxes

Daniel Sullivan directs the play for Manhattan Theatre Club.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00AM
Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at midnight (Broadway Time)
[collapse]

Wherein I Muse About The Value of Self Investment by Joe Patti

Recently I have been thinking back about different projects I have participated in over the last 10-15 years that I really found fulfilling. I invested a lot of time in those projects and di…

SOURCE: Butts In The Seats at 12:36AM

Proscenium Staging of Here Lies Love Opens in Seattle April 19 by Adam Hetrick

The Imelda Marcos musical is being re-explored in Seattle with an eye toward Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM

Smurf in Wanderland by Arts Review

One man’s insightful and hilarious examination of football, tribalism, belonging and identity, Griffin Theatre Company in association with the National Theatre of Parramatta presents Smu…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 12:30AM

The Arts on the Stamps of the World — April 19 by Doug Briscoe

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

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 12:24AM

New York Festival of Song Will Honor Stephen Sondheim at Gala April 19 by Robert Viagas

The roster of performing guests includes an original Company cast member.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Julianne and Derek Hough’s Move–Beyond–Live on Tour Launches April 19 by Andrew Gans

The production features the Emmy-winning Dancing with the Stars siblings.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

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

Where the cast and creative team of the Broadway revival of The Little Foxes pursued their college studies.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Broadway’s The Little Foxes Opens April 19 by Olivia Clement

The MTC production stars Laura Linney and Cynthia Nixon, who alternate in the roles of Regina and Birdie.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

How Well Do You Know Your Jerry Herman Lyrics? by Logan Culwell-Block

Jerry Herman is back on Broadway—right where he belongs—but how well do you know his lyrics? Take our quiz to find out!

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Stage preview: 'Good Wife's' Zach Grenier tackles Willy Loman for Pittsburgh Public Theater by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Zach Grenier is so eager to share how he wound up in Pittsburgh, he begins to answer with the word “How ...” barely hanging in the air. The star of “The Good Wife,” who played divorc…

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 12:00AM

The Hidden Mysteries of 'Six Degrees of Separation' - In this Broadway revival, laughter leads to serious ideas

In this Broadway revival, laughter leads to serious ideas ---Six Degrees of Separation delivers a complex kind of fun. On its surface, John Guare's 1990 play is all clever jokes and fast-mov…

SOURCE: feedproxy.google.com at 12:00AM

A Landmark Documentary Becomes a Ballet - Taking 'Titicut Follies' to the stage

Taking Titicut Follies to the stage---As collaborations go, this one is quite unexpected. The venerable and prolific documentary filmmaker Frederick Wiseman is joining forces with – w…

SOURCE: feedproxy.google.com at 12:00AM

All that Chat

2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards