Sunday, June 4, 2017 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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Love wins in Manchester as Ariana Grande headlines benefit concert

Ariana Grande paid tribute to the city of Manchester, England, on Sunday with an energetic, all-star concert that raised millions for victims of a suicide bombing that tore through her ̷…

SOURCE: The Sacramento Bee at 11:36PM

Ballet Dancer Rescues Man Shoved Onto Subway Tracks by Halle Kiefer

Some ballet dancers train their entire lives for a single shot at greatness. Others get their shot, make it and then use their days off to rescue people from the subway tracks. Gray Davis, a…

SOURCE: Vulture at 11:33PM

Drama Desk Awards 2017: Bette Midler, ‘Oslo’ Take Top Honors (Full List) by Gordon Cox

Bette Midler and the Broadway revival in which she stars, “Hello, Dolly!,” were among the Tony nominees anointed by the Drama Desk Awards, which also handed another top play crow…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:32PM

‘Come From Away’ takes top prize at New York’s Drama Desk Awards by The Canadian Press

The Canadian hit won outstanding musical, while its co-creators Irene Sankoff and David Hein won outstanding book of a musical and Jenn Colella took home the outstanding featured actress awa…

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 11:27PM

Come From Away, Hello, Dolly!, The Great Comet & More Win 2017 Drama Desk Awards by Broadway.com

The 62nd Annual Drama Desk Awards took place at New York’s Town Hall on June 4. Michael Urie hosted the ceremony. The new Broadway musical Come From Away took home the prize for O…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:24PM

Come From Away wins three Drama Desk Awards, including top prize

The 9/11-inspired production was awarded outstanding musical and two other honours at a ceremony held at New York’s Town Hall

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 11:21PM

Margaritaville to Move Into Marquis Theatre by Marc Hershberg

Jimmy Buffett's new musical 'Escape to Margaritaville' will be heading to the Marquis Theatre.

SOURCE: Forbes at 11:12PM

Oslo, Come From Away Win Top Drama Desk Honors by Lauren Yarger

2017 DRAMA DESK AWARDs (winners in bold) Outstanding PlayIf I Forget, by Steven Levenson, Roundabout Theatre CompanyIndecent, by Paula Vogel, Vineyard TheatreA Life, by Adam B…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 11:09PM

Tribunal: the participatory performance making Australians face up to forgotten people by Steve Dow

The piece forces audiences to bear witness to the damage carried out against Indigenous people and asylum seekersDarug-Yuin elder Aunty Rhonda Dixon-Grovenor is cloaked in a large possum fur…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:05PM

Photo Flash: On the Red Carpet at the 2017 Drama Desk Awards

The stars come out for the annual event at Town Hall.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00PM
Sunday, June 4, 2017 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Where is Australia’s NEW Dorothy? by Arts Review

The world’s favourite musical The Wizard of Oz is returning for an Australian tour later this year, starring Anthony Warlow as The Wizard and Professor Marvel, Lucy Durack as Glinda the Go…

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

Tony Award Nominees For ‘Best Play’ All Written By Americans Making Broadway Debuts by Tony Awards – Cbs New York

With the awards just a week away, take a closer look at the nominees for "Best Play" on Broadway.

SOURCE: CBS 2 TV at 10:19PM
Sunday, June 4, 2017 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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INDECENT by Laura

INDECENT by Paula Vogel is a near miss for me.

SOURCE: showbuzznyc.com at 09:18PM

Theatre Review: ‘King Lear’ at Avant Bard by Norah Dick

“By the time you’re old enough to play it, you’re too old to play it,” is a sentiment surrounding actors who tackle the prestige role of King Lear. I’m delighted to say it does not…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 09:13PM

National Ballet’s take on A Streetcar Named Desire inspired: review by Michael Crabb

Choreographer John Neumeier takes liberties with the source material that pay off as Sonia Rodriguez brings an acute sensitivity to the faded Southern belle Blanche DuBois.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 09:05PM

Theater News: The 62nd Annual Drama Desk Awards Are Being Announced Tonight

Michael Urie hosts the star-studded ceremony from New York City's Town Hall.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:00PM
Sunday, June 4, 2017 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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2017 Drama Desk Award Winners Are Announced from New York's Town Hall by Broadway.com

Michael Urie is currently hosting the 62nd Annual Drama Desk Awards live from New York City's Town Hall. The Drama Desk Awards honor the best of Broadway, off- and off-off-Broadway.…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 08:54PM

VIDEO: Ariana Grande Closes One Love Manchester Concert with 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow' by Stage Tube

Following the attack in Manchester, Ariana Grande returned to the city for a heartfelt benefit concert. To close the event, Grande performed a tearful rendition of 'Somewhere Over the Rainbo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:33PM

Who's It Gonna Be? Find Out Who Is Winning at the 62nd Annual Drama Desk Awards... Updating Live! by BroadwayWorld

The 62nd Annual Drama Desk Awards,hosted byMichael Urie, will be held at The Town Hall 123 W. 43rd Street tonight, June 4th.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:33PM

Ariana Grande sings ‘Somewhere Over the Rainbow’ at Manchester by Kate Feldman

Ariana Grande ended “One Love Manchester” alone.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 08:29PM

UPDATING LIVE: See Who Won at the 2017 Drama Desk Awards by Ryan McPhee

Michael Urie hosts the ceremony at Town Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:16PM

Come From Away and The Great Comet Among Big Winners at the 2017 Drama Desk Awards by Ryan McPhee

Michael Urie hosted the June 4 ceremony at Town Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:16PM

2017 Drama Desk Award Winners by Jonathan Mandell

The winners of the 62nd Annual Drama Desks below are in red with an * (Click on titles to get more information about the show.) Those nominees with a heart mark (♥) are ones I voted for. …

SOURCE: New York Theater at 08:04PM
Sunday, June 4, 2017 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Review: The Seagull by Jose Solis

Anton Chekhov’s The Seagull is unarguably one of the most produced plays in the world, but as with most classics there comes a time when each production seems to be very much like the prev…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 07:57PM

Swing Life with The Book of Mormon’s Morgan Palmer by Stephanie Wall

It has only been 18 months since Morgan Palmer graduated WAAPA, but in that time he has landed the exciting and challenging role of ‘swing’ – a member of a company who understudies…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 07:29PM
Sunday, June 4, 2017 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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See Brendon Urie Take His Broadway Bow in Kinky Boots by Marc J. Franklin

The Panic! At The Disco frontman began performances as Charlie Price May 26.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:56PM

Britain's Got Talent final is Saturday's most watched programme by Press Association

ITV1 talent show, won by pianist Tokio Myers, seen by an average of 8.2 million viewersThe Britain’s Got Talent final was the most-watched TV programme on Saturday night, with five million…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:54PM
Sunday, June 4, 2017 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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“Wonder Woman” conquers milestone with $100.5 million debut by Jake Coyle

"Wonder Woman" conquered milestones and movie myths at North American theaters, where the Patty Jenkins-directed superhero film powered its way to a $100.5 million debut this weekend and bec…

SOURCE: Denver Post at 05:55PM

Review: ‘Independence Eve’ at Urban Arias by Jane Franklin

The two men stand at opposite ends of an urban park, on a day that is a mere heartbeat away from the landmark midpoint in the calendar year. Summer and it is an evening to capture the heat t…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 05:48PM

Ariana Grande Belted Out ‘Somewhere Over the Rainbow’ Through Tears for Her One Love Manchester Finale by Dee Lockett

With her One Love Manchester benefit show an unquestionable success, Ariana Grande had just one job left to do: Brave it through the finale. Grande closed out her show first by inviting all …

SOURCE: Vulture at 05:47PM

Ariana Grande Sings ‘Somewhere Over the Rainbow’ to Tearful Manchester Crowd (Watch) by Jd Knapp

Ariana Grande closed “One Love Manchester” with an emotional rendition of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” on Sunday. The benefit concert was organized to honor the 22 vi…

SOURCE: Variety at 05:37PM

Ariana Grande stays strong, makes a pitch-perfect return to Manchester by Usa Today, Usa Today

"We're stronger than we've been before," the pop star belted. And she looked it.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 05:23PM

Undaunted, Ariana Grande leads emotional One Love show for Manchester by Usa Today, Usa Today

Despite Saturday's attacks in London, One Love pressed on as a remembrance in Manchester.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 05:16PM
Sunday, June 4, 2017 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Miley Cyrus: Ariana Grande ‘Finally Found Her Real Job’ in Organizing Manchester Concert by Jd Knapp

Ariana Grande and Miley Cyrus performed “Don’t Dream It’s Over” together during the “One Love Manchester” benefit concert in England on Sunday. Grande and…

SOURCE: Variety at 04:53PM

Ariana Grande and Miley Cyrus Recreated Their ‘Don’t Dream It’s Over’ Duet in Manchester by Dee Lockett

Ariana Grande and Miley Cyrus have been friends for years, cementing their mutual love in song in 2015 with a cover of Crowded House’s “Don’t Dream It’s Over” for Miley’s Happy H…

SOURCE: Vulture at 04:44PM

Veronica Swift – A Jazz Baby with a Voice Like Liquid Silver by Sandi Durell

    By Sandi Durell     Each time I have the opportunity to listen to Veronica Swift, young in years – old in soul, it reinforces the fact that this up and coming jazz …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 04:34PM

Drama Desk Awards Foreshadow Tony Award Winners by Marc Hershberg

While Broadway pundits publish their predictions for the upcoming Tony Awards, the best predictor of success might be the Drama Desk Awards.

SOURCE: Forbes at 04:22PM

The Moment a Young Choir Singer Stole the Show at Ariana Grande’s Manchester Benefit Concert by Dee Lockett

It was already an emotional night at Ariana Grande’s Manchester benefit show, with empowering speeches and performances from several of her famous peers and the singer herself throughout. …

SOURCE: Vulture at 04:18PM

Stratford Festival's The School for Scandal is a complicated classic with a still-relevant message: review by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

The lavish play connects the classic story from the 18th century to our contemporary era with a stinging commentary on the damaging effects of a culture of superficiality and fake news.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 04:13PM

SEXUAL ATTRACTION by John Simon

Is there anything more elusive than what constitutes sexual attraction? It comes in a great variety of types, sometimes simple, sometimes complex, and not infrequently indeterminable, undefi…

SOURCE: John Simon at 04:06PM

Theatre Review: ‘Sister Act’ at Annapolis Summer Theatre Garden by Raychel Harvey-Jones

Foot tapping fun with some unforgettable deep belly laugh moments from this talented cast as “Sister Act” hit the stage at the Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre. You will remember the …

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 04:02PM

Mothers, The Place, London — a very long 60 minutes

Dancemaker Frauke Requardt’s new piece is of minimal choreographic interest

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 04:01PM

Ben Williams, Ronnie Scott’s, London — bubble and fizz

A strong, well-organised performance from the jazz bassist and his band

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 04:01PM

887, Barbican, London — ingenious

Robert Lepage explores memory in this deftly woven one-man show

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 04:01PM
Sunday, June 4, 2017 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Watch Ariana Grande’s Emotional Return to the Stage in Manchester by Devon Ivie

After kicking off her Manchester benefit concert with the very British faces of Robbie Williams and Little Mix — who delivered truly wonderful performances in every sense — Ariana Grande…

SOURCE: Vulture at 03:58PM

Ariana Grande Performs in Manchester: ‘We Love You So Much’ by Henry Chu

Less than two weeks after her concert was struck by a suicide bomber in Manchester, singer Ariana Grande took center stage in the city again to deafening cheers at her One Love Manchester be…

SOURCE: Variety at 03:45PM

Theatre Review: ‘Doubt, A Parable’ by SeeNoSun OnStage at Anacostia Arts Center by Genean Hines Grobe

“Sometimes things are not black and white,” as written by John Patrick Shanley in his provocative drama, “Doubt, A Parable.” But, what if the shades of gray involve a priest …

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 03:31PM

Backstage with Richard Ridge: FALSETTOS Star Brandon Uranowitz Gets His Second Shot at Tonys Glory! by Richard Ridge

Two-time Tony nominee Brandon Uranowitz's life in the theatre had humble origins... in the basement of his childhood home. The Falsettos star is one of four actors in his cast along with Chr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:18PM

‘Candide’ muses brilliantly on best (and worst) of all possible worlds by Hedy Weiss

The brainy Leonard Bernstein musical unspools in an extraordinarily fine Music Theater Works production.

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 03:17PM

Robbie Williams Tweaks the Lyrics of ‘Strong’ as an Ode to Manchester at Ariana Grande’s Benefit Concert by Devon Ivie

Following his former pop band, Take That, performing a set of songs at Ariana Grande’s Manchester benefit concert on Sunday evening, Robbie Williams took to the stage with his signature wi…

SOURCE: Vulture at 03:08PM

Drama Desk Awards preview: Which Tony Awards frontrunners will win here first? by Paul Sheehan

The smash hit revival of “Hello, Dolly!” leads with 10 nominations at the Drama Desk Awards, including a bid by Tony Awards frontrunner Bette Midler. Right behind with nine nomin…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 03:00PM
Sunday, June 4, 2017 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Review: ‘Red, White, and Tuna’ at The Little Theatre of Alexandria by Terry Byrne

The title alone is fair warning. Red, White, and Tuna is irreverently reverse-patriotic. Let’s break it down: red state (Texas), mixed with a dash of white supremacy and a tangy, Southern …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:28PM

VIDEO: Laurie Metcalf and Lucas Hnath Chat A DOLL'S HOUSE PART 2 on CBS Sunday Morning by BroadwayWorld

A Doll's House Part 2 has been a surprise hit on Broadway, playwright Lucas Hnath having shocked the industry by daring to write a sequel to the renowned Ibsen hit. Hnath and Tony nominated …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:12PM

Photo Flash: BANDSTAND Gets a Lesson in Drumming and More Saturday Intermission Pics! by BroadwayWorld

Yesterday was Saturday, and that means it's time for what has become one of the theatre community's most beloved traditions- BroadwayWorld's 'Saturday Intermission Pics' roundup This week BA…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:12PM

‘Pamplona’ Is Canceled After Stacy Keach Falls Ill by Sara Aridi

Mr. Keach received medical testing after struggling through his opening night performance of “Pamplona,” a play about Ernest Hemingway, at the Goodman Theater.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 02:06PM

Coming Attractions: June 4 through 20 — What Will Light Your Fire by Arts Fuse Editor

Arts Fuse critics select the best in film, dance, theater, music, visual arts, and author events for the coming weeks.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 02:06PM

‘Wonder Woman’ becomes biggest blockbuster ever directed by a woman by Associated Press

“Wonder Woman” conquered milestones and movie myths at North American theaters, where the Patty Jenkins-directed superhero film powered its way to a $100.5 million debut this wee…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 02:04PM
Sunday, June 4, 2017 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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This Week on Broadway for June 4, 2017: The Government Inspector by James Marino

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere review Red Bull Theater’s production of The Government Inspector, Building The Wall @ New World Stages, The Boy Who Danced On Air…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 01:54PM

Opportunity: Take part in The Next Playwright Programme at Hampstead Theatre by Laura Phillips

Inspire: The Next Playwright Programme | Hampstead Theatre This year Hampstead Theatre is launching Inspire: The Next Playwright Programme, an opportunity for playwrights aged between 1…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 01:48PM

Competition: Win tickets to Incoming Festival 2017 by A Younger Theatre

Win two tickets to Incoming Festival at New Diorama Theatre. Incoming Festival | Until 11 June | New Diorama Theatre Incoming Festival is a showcase of the ‘best emerging …

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 01:48PM

How to Watch Ariana Grande’s ‘One Love Manchester’ Benefit Concert Live by Jd Knapp

Ariana Grande leads the “One Love Manchester” benefit concert in England Sunday afternoon in honor of the victims of the Manchester Arena terrorist attack on May 22. 22 people we…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:40PM

You Can Watch Ariana Grande’s Manchester Benefit Concert Right Here by Devon Ivie

You don’t have to be in physically present in Manchester, England to enjoy Ariana Grande’s benefit concert for the victims and families of the recent Manchester terrorist attack. Grande …

SOURCE: Vulture at 01:39PM

‘Doubt: A Parable’ has Press Night Tonight at SeeNoSun OnStage at the Anacostia Arts Center by Guest Author

SeeNoSun OnStage will open a four-week run of Doubt: A Parable, John Patrick Shanley’s controversial Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning drama. The play examines the Catholic Church a…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:38PM

Review: ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’ at 1st Stage by William Powell

The late self-taught playwright and poet August Wilson’s ten-play Century Cycle has enjoyed a renaissance in recent years, with movie star Denzel Washington committing to bringing that cyc…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:25PM

BWW TV Exclusive: Go Inside Glenn Close's Big Night at Birdland! by BroadwayWorld TV

The Broadway at Birdland just welcomedGlenn Close, joined by the cast ofSunset Boulevardin a one-night-only event benefiting Bring Change 2 Mind, which works to end the stigma and discrimina…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:06PM
Sunday, June 4, 2017 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Faces of #EduHam by Sam Maher

Faces of #EduHam Every few weeks, the producers of Hamilton team up with The Rockefeller Foundation, The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, and the NYC Department of Education to …

SOURCE: www.yesbroadway.com at 12:43PM

Review: LiveConnections Presents Elizabeth Zharoff + Xavier Foley at World Cafe Live by Walter Bilderback

LiveConnections Presents ended its sixth season with soprano Elizabeth Zharoff and double bassist Xavier Foley. This season was devoted to pairing musicians in order to stretch musical bound…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:16PM

Mothers review – Frauke Requardt's exquisitely painful take on toddlers by Judith Mackrell

The Place, London From deliriously odd moments of fantasy to monstrous games with poo, the children in this dance diary drag their mother from ecstasy to exhaustion“I am the mother,” roa…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:12PM

Anne Piper obituary by Tom Piper

My mother, Anne Piper, who has died aged 96, used her energy and determination to find ways of making the world a more peaceful place. She also wrote novels and plays, and was always a sourc…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:12PM

Theatre Review: ‘Fear Eats the Soul’ at Scena Theatre by Katie Gaab

Immigration is central to America’s identity, but so too is discrimination. With each wave of immigrants comes a new wave of intolerance, based on differences in language and culture. But …

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 12:06PM

Politics, Propaganda, and Aesthetics: Sorting through Building the Wall by [email protected] (avega)

By Jonathan Mandell. Jonathan Mandell compares the countrywide reaction to the anti-Trump play “Building the Wall” with its reception in New York, where it's closing a month early.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 12:02PM

KILLOLOGY – Royal Court by Laura Kressly

Sion Daniel Young is Davey, a fifteen-year-old tearaway who roams the streets looking for trouble. A traumatic incident several years before, severe poverty and a well-intentioned but cluele…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PM
Sunday, June 4, 2017 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Upcoming Equity Auditions Sunday, Jun. 4 by Audition Roundup

Updated this week Check out upcoming Equity Auditions from Sunday, June 4, 2017 for both productions in your area and around the country including whatwhenwhere and how to audition

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:48AM

Opera Review: ‘Les Indes Galantes’ at Opera Lafayette by Elle Marie Sullivan

“Les Indes Galantes” by Jean-Philippe Rameau is a classic example of ballet héroïque, an opera ballet featuring what was seen as exotic in 18th century Europe.  This one consi…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 11:30AM

People You Should Know . . . Cary Gitter by Zack Calhoon

Cary Gitter is a member of EST/Youngblood. His plays include After Dad, Menorah, Youth Group, and The Smelly Girl and have been developed or produced at the Cin…

SOURCE: Visible Soul at 11:24AM

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Sand in the Sandwiches at Theatre Royal Haymarket by Emma Clarendon

Edward Fox stars in Hugh Whitemore’s one man show which celebrates John Betjeman, poet laureate and icon of British poetry. But what have critics been making of it?

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM
Sunday, June 4, 2017 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Clever, tight, slimmed-down 'Midsummer Night's Dream' at Hedgerow Theatre

Hedgerow Theatre is presenting the multi-plot, 20-character "Midsummer Night's Dream" with six actors in 90 minutes. And they pull it off, with a fantastically streamlined script and some sm…

SOURCE: Philly.com at 10:39AM

After London terror attack, Ariana Grande concert in Manchester will go on as planned by Usa Today, Usa Today

Ariana Grande’s show promoter assures fans her One Love concert will go on as planned.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 10:34AM

The Arts on the Stamps of the World — June 4 by Doug Briscoe

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

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 10:18AM

2017 Drama Desk Awards Presented June 4 by Ryan McPhee

Michael Urie hosts the Town Hall ceremony.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:17AM

Review: La Strada at The Other Palace by Francesca Peschier

A gothic vaudevillian circus: Francesca Peschier reviews Sally Cookson's version of Fellini's masterpiece. The post Review: La Strada at The Other Palace appeared first on Exeunt Magazine.

SOURCE: exeuntmagazine.com at 10:14AM

The Top Ten Vaudevillians on Travalanche (Revisited) by Trav S.D.

On a sleepy Sunday four years ago, we did a little survey to see which vaudevillians were most popular on Travalanche; the results were posted here. Noticing that the standings had changed a…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 10:06AM
Sunday, June 4, 2017 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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CENTER VIEW: Chatting Up Chita at the ‘Chita Rivera Awards’ Nominee Reception by #cota

This week, Center On The Aisle (COTA) was at the Chita Rivera Awards nominee reception and spent a few minutes catching up with the iconic legend for whom these awards are now named (formerl…

SOURCE: centerontheaisle.com at 09:34AM

Tony Awards Close-Up: Kelly Devine Opens Up About the Wild Ride of COME FROM AWAY! by BroadwayWorld TV

Kelly Devine has earned her second Tony nomination for making the ordinary folks of Gander move in Come From Away. Below, watch as she explains why the show's journey to Broadway has been so…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:12AM

CENTER VIEW: Meeting ‘Stokes’ at Feinstein’s/54 Below by #cota

From June 13 to June 24, fans can enjoy the sweet, smooth sounds of Broadway superstar, Brian Stokes Mitchell at Feinstein’s/54 Below. “Center View” for Center On The Aisle…

SOURCE: centerontheaisle.com at 09:10AM

FROM DOWN UNDER: Nutcracker – The Story of Clara by Simon Parris

Graeme Murphy’s Nutcracker does far more than tell The Story of Clara, celebrating the backstory of vision, passion and talent that formed the bedrock for our modern, 55-years-young compan…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM

Review: ‘Bernadette Peters’ at Wolf Trap by Nicole Hertvik

There’s something special about outdoor summer concerts: the light breeze, the chirping crickets, the enjoyment of good music in summer. But when you have all that and the performer is Bro…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:00AM

5 Picks: Gay Caesar, Standing Rock and opera with an edge

Mark the calendar: As we roll deeper into June, here are some of the performances and exhibitions that have caught the curiosity of Times critics, staff writers and contributors. 1. 'Young C…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 09:00AM
Sunday, June 4, 2017 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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25 DAYS OF TONYS: How Director Christopher Ashley Created a ‘Wild Ride’ Out of Come From Away by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony-nominated director shares the key to compressing the stories of 7,000 people and 5 days into 12 cast members and 100 amped-up minutes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:57AM

BWW's On This Day - June 4, 2017

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on June 4 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:33AM

The Guardian profile: Sonia Friedman by Lyn Gardner

Tony nominations mark arrival for Sonia Friedman as force on BroadwayIt has been a great week for the Brits on Broadway, but in the jubilation over the seven Tony nominations for Alan Bennet…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:05AM

Stars in the Alley – Winners All! by Sandi Durell

  STARS IN THE ALLEY® took place Saturday June 2 in legendary Shubert Alley where Tony Nominee (Falsettos) Brandon Uranowitz served as social media correspondent for the 2017 conce…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 08:04AM

REVIEW ROUND-UP: On the Town at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Discover what critics have been saying about Drew McOnie‘s production of the musical starring Danny Mac and Maggie Steed.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:00AM
Sunday, June 4, 2017 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Introducing Efren Herrera, Richard Mon and Brian Wesselman

In early April, Efren Herrera, Richard Mon and Brian Wesselman were named the winners for BellaMoxi Dance Convention’s 2017 Emerging Artists Choreographic Festival in Chicago, IL for their…

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 07:25AM

Happening Now: Broadway Stage Management Symposium in NYC by BroadwayWorld

Everyone knows that being a stage manager is not easy--if you read BroadwayWorld's in depth look into their responsibilities, the job seems overwhelming. But it is also rewarding. If you wan…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:18AM

WAITING FOR GOD – Touring by Helen McWilliams

Waiting For God was a television comedy series that I thoroughly enjoyed watching when it was on our screens, Stephanie Cole and Graham Crowden were a dream team in my humble opinion. I wond…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM
Sunday, June 4, 2017 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Roller Diner review – Polish immigrant brings mayhem to the menu by Lyn Gardner

Soho theatre, London Stephen Jackson’s zany musical comedy poses uncomfortable questions for little Englanders as it veers between hilarity and tragedyEddie (Joe Dixon) is 18 stone of mise…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:33AM

Review: Review: Semele (Garsington Opera, Wormsley Estate)

A magical new production of Handel's entertainment launches Garsington 2017

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:33AM

The Dream / Symphonic Variations / Marguerite and Armand review at the Royal Opera House, London by Anna Winter

The Royal Ballet’s latest triple bill pays fine tribute to founder choreographer Frederick Ashton. First up is The Dream, a 50-minute Shakespearean

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:11AM

Top five reasons to catch Half A Sixpence by Emma Clarendon

3. The Choreography: Andrew Wright’s wonderfully energetic and elegant choreography not only captures the era in which the musical is set perfect, but also the spirit and joyfulness of the…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:00AM

WATCH: The Trailer for Mamma Mia THE PARTY which is currently seeking planning permission in London!

We've already announced that Björn Ulvaeus is aiming to bring his immersive project MAMMA MIA! THE PARTY to London (it's already been a huge success in Stockholm) and they're currently tryi…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 06:00AM
Sunday, June 4, 2017 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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After London Bridge Terror Incident, Ariana Grande Manchester Concert Still On: ‘We Will Sing Loudly’ by Shirley Halperin

Following the terrorist incident at London Bridge on June 3, during which seven people were killed when a van drove into a crowd of people, ticketholders to the One Love Manchester concert s…

SOURCE: Variety at 05:56AM

Stage play ‘The Bigot’ brings bias onto center stage by Joe Dziemianowicz

The drama revolves around a 65-year-old white man who hates everyone.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 05:46AM

Review: Combustion, Arcola Theatre by Saskia Coomber

The Arcola Theatre’s industrial style Studio 2 is the perfect setting for Asif Khan’s Combustion. Taking place in a Bradford garage workshop owned by Shaz (Beruce Khan), a case i…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 05:24AM

Review: On the Town, Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre by Dan Rubins

On the Town is a story suitable for the outdoors for sure, one that charts the adventures of three sailors as they look for love during their 24 hours on land, tearing through New York City�…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 05:24AM

Quizzes: Test your theatre knowledge: British comedians on stage

As Miranda Hart prepares for her West End debut in Annie, see how much you know about other comedians who have taken to the stage

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:24AM

NEWS: The Bunker hosts Bechdel Testing Life, the Donmar announces Becoming: Part One by Ian Foster

In Bechdel Testing Life, Bechdel Theatre presents four short plays by Isley Lynn, Rabiah Hussain, Guleraana Mir, and Lizzie Milton. Each play is inspired by a real-life conversation between …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:00AM
Sunday, June 4, 2017 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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La Strada review – a finely realised fanfare for Fellini by Susannah Clapp

The Other Palace, LondonSally Cookson’s take on the cinema classic makes for magical theatre with just bare boards, smoky light and a fine, versatile castThere is nothing like a woman with…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:54AM

Alice Birch: ‘I’m interested in whether trauma can be passed on through DNA’ by Interview By Liz Hoggard

The playwright on creating a drama about birth and suicide, moving into film and TV, and portraying women behaving badlyAlice Birch’s feminist play Revolt. She Said. Revolt Again, commissi…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:54AM

Killology review – father, son… and a murderous computer game by Susannah Clapp

Royal Court, LondonGary Owen continues his exploration of male dysfunction through the generations with this fierce three-handerTwo years ago Gary Owen’s Violence and Son viscerally sugges…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:54AM

Røde Orm review – the greatest saga ever told by Clare Brennan

Moesgaard Museum, Aarhus, Denmark With its rooftop setting, clashing of swords and larger-than-life characters, this Viking epic is a fitting centrepiece to Aarhus’s European capital of cu…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:54AM

On the Town review – you’ll want to be a part of it by Susannah Clapp

Regent’s Park Open Air theatre, LondonBernstein’s music, three strong women and Drew McOnie’s choreography drive his inventively staged productionI was completely taken aback by On the…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:54AM

Mothers review – maternal instincts stripped bare by Luke Jennings

Frauke Requardt’s relentless examination of motherhood is at its best in an intricate trio shorn of metaphorMotherhood is a messy business, the German-born choreographer Frauke Requardt te…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:54AM

Julius Caesar review – a powerful examination of rhetoric by Clare Brennan

Crucible, SheffieldShakespeare is rooted in our era of fake news in artistic director Robert Hastie’s outstanding first production for the CrucibleIf Robert Hastie’s first production as …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:54AM

San Diego Theater Review: DAMN YANKEES (San Diego Musical Theatre at Spreckels Theatre) by Milo Shapiro

DAMN, YANKEES DOESN’T HIT IT OUT OF THE PARK While many of Jerry Ross and Richard Adler’s songs from the 1955 Broadway classic hold up rather well, Douglass Wallop and George Abb…

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 03:52AM

Q&A: Playwright Will Eno, in pursuit of the 'audience mind' by Judith Newmark St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Playwright Will Eno talks about his work as 'Title and Deed' gets ready to open here

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 03:24AM

Jealousy and joy come to Forest Park by Judith Newmark St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Shakespeare Festival St. Louis presents "The Winter's Tale."

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 03:24AM

Mozart's 'Titus' is about great music and forgiveness by Sarah Bryan Miller St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Opera Theatre's fourth production is Stephen Lord's last as music director

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 03:24AM

Erwin Schrott happy to sing Leporello in The City by Leslie Katz

San Francisco Opera’s announcement that bass-baritone Erwin Schrott would replace the ailing Marco Vinco as Leporello in “Don Giovanni” is a win-win: The opera lands a renowned Mozart …

SOURCE: The San Francisco Examiner at 03:01AM
Sunday, June 4, 2017 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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On the Couch with Eddie Muliaumaseali’i by Arts Review

Who is Eddie Muliaumaseali’i? A New Zealander of Samoan descent and Australian citizen who happens to sing operatic bass roles in the German, French and Italian languages. I am often a…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 01:34AM
Sunday, June 4, 2017 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Review: T. (American Theater Company) by Catey Sullivan

With the funny, perceptive T., playwright Dan Aibel’s shows that an infamous sports attack didn’t happen in a vacuum. Figure skating (and society’s) rigid rules about how women should …

SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 12:18AM

Top Ticket for June 4-10: Therapy meets comedy and John A. meets Riel by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Plus new vitality and a sharper for the Von Trapps.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 12:01AM

Relive Unforgettable Moments From the 2016 Tony Awards with Hamilton, Jake Gyllenhaal and More by Hannah Vine

The 71st Annual Tony Awards are only a week away, taking place June 11 at Radio City.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

23 Years After Bowing as Christine Daaé, This Actor Makes a Return to The Phantom of the Opera by Ruthie Fierberg

Watch Maree Johnson as she makes her Broadway debut in the show that launched her career.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

25 DAYS OF TONYS: How Director Christopher Ashley Created a ‘Wild Ride’ Out of Come From Away

The Tony nominee explains how he created such an exacting 100-minute show from the stories of thousands.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

23 Years After Bowing as Christine Daaé, This Actor Makes a Return to The Phantom of the Opera

Watch Broadway’s Maree Johnson as she becomes Madame Giry.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM