Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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Soot and Spit by Sandra Mardenfeld

JW Guido and EnsemblePhoto: Nina WurtzelFive years in the making, Our Voices' world premiere of Soot and Spit at the Ohio Theatre tells the story James Castle, a profoundly deaf man born in …

SOURCE: Show Showdown at 11:54PM

Call Answered: Robbie Rozelle: "Songs From Inside My Locker" at Feinstein's/54 Below by Call Me Adam

Call Answered: High school was some of the worst years of my life. The best part about adulthood is looking back to see how far you've come & Robbie Rozelle, he has come a long way, directin…

SOURCE: Call Me Adam at 11:41PM

Jimmy Fallon and Roots Members Talk Musical Moments From ‘Tonight Show’ by Cynthia Littleton

The time that Prince showed up to perform on “The Tonight Show” without a guitar. The time a nervous Barbra Streisand hit her nose on the microphone stand in rehearsal. The time …

SOURCE: Variety at 11:30PM

Review: Raw Bacon from Poland at Abrons Arts Center by Loren Noveck

Christina Masciotti examines the hurdles facing the current generation of war veterans. Loren Novek reviews. The post Review: Raw Bacon from Poland at Abrons Arts Center appeared first on Ex…

SOURCE: exeuntmagazine.com at 11:19PM

This Week: Post-Modern Decreation Myth, Dorothy Parker, and a Werewolf Motorcycle Gang by Julio Martinez

IN THE NEWS Los Angeles Stage Alliance’s @ This Stage magazine continues its coverage of the 2017 Hollywood Fringe Festival through its complete run. DRAMA Friedri…

SOURCE: thisstage.la at 11:15PM

Myths And Truths About Your Brain On Music by Joe Patti

Pacific Standard had an interesting piece about the misconceptions music teachers and students studying to be music teachers have about the neurological benefits of music and music education…

SOURCE: Butts In The Seats at 11:12PM

Photo Flash: Hal Prince, Audra McDonald, and More Inducted Into Lincoln Center Performing Arts Hall of Fame by BroadwayWorld

Last night at Alice Tully Hall, The Performing Arts Hall of Fame at Lincoln Center held its first-ever induction ceremony and gala.The inaugural class of honorees included legendary artistsP…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:04PM

One-woman show looks to young Bette Davis for portrait of the actress by Mary Houlihan - For The Sun-Times

The play homes in on a younger Davis and an earlier loss at the 1940 Oscar ceremony.

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 11:00PM
Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Review: In ‘Cost of Living,’ a Familiar Alienation by Jesse Green

John and Ani have disabilities. Jess and Eddie do not. But in Martyna Majok’s gripping new play, all four are constrained by circumstances.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:24PM

Review: ‘Raw Bacon’ Finds Fearful Poetry in an Iraq War Vet’s Mind by Ben Brantley

An actor and a playwright mesh seamlessly in Christina Masciotti’s “Raw Bacon From Poland,” starring Joel Perez as a veteran with post-traumatic stress disorder.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:24PM

Review: ‘Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike’ at Colonial Players of Annapolis by Charles Green

Colonial Players of Annapolis’ production of Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike is a hilarious reimagining of Chekhov in 21st Century Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Written by Christopher Du…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:14PM

Call Answered: Billy Lykken: The 'Sacred Monster' Live NYC Gay Pride Weekend at The Metropolitan Room by Call Me Adam

Call Answered: Who can resist a DIVA? From their demeanor to their talent to their wardrobe, I always keep up with my girls. I'm so glad Billy Lykken answered my call to discuss the return o…

SOURCE: Call Me Adam at 10:04PM

Review: Cost of Living by Auriane Desombre

Given the set décor displayed onstage as the audience takes their seats, a glistening line of colorful bottles on a shelf, the Manhattan Theatre Club’s new play Cost of Living hints at a …

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 10:01PM

Review: Cost of Living

Martyna Majok's new play explores living with disability — and what it takes to survive.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:00PM
Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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Interviews with Cohesion Playwrights Fellows, Part 2 of 2: Utkarsh Rajawat, Playwright of ‘Here Be Dragons’ by Patricia Mitchell

After its award-winning Trans* Voices Workshop Series in Season 2, Cohesion Theatre Company (Cohesion) introduced a Playwrights Fellowship for Season 3. Cohesion’s Playwrights Fellowship a…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:26PM

Odyssey Theatre schedules special performance of ‘Kiss’ to benefit Tiyya Foundation by LA Stage Alliance

[PRESS RELEASE] Odyssey Theatre Ensemble has scheduled an additional performance of the company’s currently running production, Kiss, to raise funds for refugees, immigrants and displac…

SOURCE: thisstage.la at 09:06PM

'Cost of Living': Theater Review

The lives of four lonely people, two of them physically challenged, intersect in Martyna Majok's drama, 'Cost of Living.' read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:00PM
Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Tony Awards flashback: Bette Midler did sing on the show 49 years ago! [WATCH] by Paul Sheehan

At this Sunday’s Tony Awards, Bette Midler is all but certain to take to the stage of Radio City Music Hall to collect the trophy for Best Actress in a Musical for her acclaimed perfor…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 08:30PM

“Priscilla, Queen of the Desert”: Prophets in the Outback, at Rhino, S.F. by Jeremiah Wall

John Fisher Goes Fabulous for Magical Musical  by Jeremiah Wall Director John Fisher and Theatre Rhinoceros are staging “Priscilla, Queen of the Desert,” tapping a rich vein of song, da…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 08:25PM
Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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“Dear Evan Hansen”: the trail of a musical comet by The Washington Post

The wish was to write a truly original show based on a perception Pasek had back in high school, when a student died and his classmates rushed disconcertingly to claim the status -- and atte…

SOURCE: Denver Post at 07:36PM

Barber Shop Chronicles, National Theatre, review - Inua Ellams’s new play is foot-stompingly pleasurable by Aleks.sierz

New play about fatherhood and masculinity has an enjoyably global reachThe strapline for this joyful show is: “One day; six cities; a thousand stories”. Allowing for hyperbole, this is j…

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 07:18PM

Stage Versus Screen as Kerry Cahill Scoops up Award for ‘Grounded’ by Raychel Harvey-Jones

You may remember back in November last year the Maryland Theatre Guide interviewed “Walking Dead” actress Kerry Cahill. Well, it seems the accolades just keep on gathering for Cahill as …

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 07:10PM

The 2017 Tony Awards – here’s who SHOULD win on Sunday night by Jonathan Mandell

Here are my preferences – not predictions – for the 2017 Tony Awards, in keeping with a tradition I’ve been maintaining for a decade. I am a critic, not a seer or a bookie. We’ll lea…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 07:06PM

Theatre Review: ‘Red White & Tuna’ at The Little Theatre of Alexandria by Jeannette Mulherin

What would a 4th of July reunion be without new-age hippies, an attack cat, and a surprise visit from the local UFOlogist?  Satire at its finest, the two-man tour de force “Red White …

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 07:02PM

In The Stage newspaper this week: June 8 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, June 7, 2017 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Beth Leavel of Bandstand by Broadway.com

Beth Leavel stops by Broadway.com HQ to chat about Bandstand and more with Beth Stevens.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:36PM

Ariana Grande Dedicates an Emotional ‘One Last Time’ to ‘My 22 Angels’ in First Tour Stop Since the Manchester Bombing by Dee Lockett

After a two-week hiatus on her Dangerous Woman tour following the bombing at her Manchester Arena show, Ariana Grande returned to the stage once again in Paris on Wednesday night to resume h…

SOURCE: Vulture at 06:21PM

Review: ‘Somebody’s Daughter,’ High-Achieving but Hungry for Guidance by Alexis Soloski

Chisa Hutchinson’s portrait of a Chinese-American girl and her college admissions counselor is energetic but overstuffed.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 06:12PM

Patricia Barretto named interim president and CEO of Harris Theater by Morgan Greene

Patricia Barretto has been appointed interim president and CEO of the Harris Theater for Music and Dance, effective immediately. Paul Organisak, who took over the position in February after …

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 06:10PM

Backstage with Richard Ridge: Will Tony Day Be Johanna Day's Big Day? by Richard Ridge

After making her Broadway debut in 2000's Proof, Johanna Day earned her first Tony nomination for her performance as Claire. Now sixteen years later, she's back in her second Tony-nominated …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:04PM

Heidi Armbruster and More to Lead AT THE OLD PLACE World Premiere at La Jolla Playhouse; Cast, Creatives Set! by BroadwayWorld

La Jolla Playhouse announces the cast and creative team for its world-premiere production of At the Old Place, by Rachel Bonds, directed by Playhouse Associate Artistic Director Jaime Castae…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:04PM

Chita Rivera to Receive Victory Dance Project's Woman of Valour Award by BroadwayWorld

Tony nominee Karine Plantadit will present Victory Dance Project's 'Woman of Valour Award' to Broadway legend Chita Rivera, on Thursday, June 15 at 730pm at the opening celebration of the co…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:04PM

BWW Review: Broadway-Bound ROMAN HOLIDAY is A Sweet Confection by Linda Hodges

Roman Holiday is a sweet confection of a show for sure, though in its present form, it lacks the meaty bite needed to make it a Broadway special.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:04PM

Jim O’Heir’s ‘Middle Man’ truly kills as a stand-up comic by Bill Zwecker

The Chicago native and "Parks and Recreation" alum bases his "Middle Man" character on a humor-impaired classmate from his Second City training.

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 06:02PM

‘Doll’s House, Part 2’ may net Tony Award for Chicago’s Laurie Metcalf by Hedy Weiss

"I still have the passion in me to do theater," Laurie Metcalf says. "It's the thing in the world I love doing most."

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 06:00PM

Photo Flash: First Look at Steppenwolf Theatre's World Premiere Production of Pass Over

Danya Taymor directs the play by Antoinette Nwandu.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM

Working review at Southwark Playhouse, London – ‘evocative and inspiring’ by Mark Shenton

Musicals typically tell extraordinary stories. The powerful achievement of Working is to tell ordinary stories in an extraordinary way. Based on verbatim

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:00PM
Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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‘Dear Evan Hansen’ Duo Pasek & Paul on Addressing Teen Suicide With Sensitivity by Gordon Cox

When hit Netflix series “13 Reasons Why” turned a spotlight on teen suicide and the challenges of responsibly telling stories about it, Broadway fans took note, because “De…

SOURCE: Variety at 05:58PM

Review: ‘Promenade: Baltimore’ at Single Carrot Theatre by Patricia Mitchell

“We’re all stories, in the end. Just make it a good one.” – The Eleventh Doctor Have you ever been driving in a car or riding on the subway and seen a tussle on the street? A group o…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 05:40PM

Tony Awards: Best Play frontrunner ‘Oslo’ faces strong challenge from ‘A Doll’s House Part 2’ by Sam Eckmann

The 2016-2017 Broadway season has been an unusually strong one for straight plays. So it is only fitting that the race for Best Play remains in flux just hours before ballots are due on Frid…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 05:30PM

What Do Critics Think of the Broadway-Bound Roman Holiday? by Olivia Clement

The Cole Porter musical debuts in San Francisco with Stephanie Styles and Drew Gehling.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:29PM

Review: ‘New York City Ballet: Works by Balanchine, Peck and Ratmansky’ at The Kennedy Center by Carolyn Kelemen

Last evening’s ballet concert at The Kennedy Center was one of those magical evenings of dance. Sipping champagne and not talking politics, balletomanes gathered on the sprawling deck that…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 05:23PM

Pearl Theatre Company Shutters After 33 Seasons by American Theatre Editors

The New York City company cites economic reasons for its closure.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:17PM

See the Feinstein’s/54 Below Star-Studded 5th Anniversary Celebration by Marc J. Franklin

Alice Ripley, Laura Benanti, Liz Callaway, and more came out to honor the theatre-oriented nightclub.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

Kathy Bates to headline event raising funds to battle breast cancer by Bill Zwecker

Once again, the Lynn Sage Cancer Research Foundation is bringing in a major headliner for its annual fundraising luncheon — an event that has raised more than $32 million to fight breast c…

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 05:05PM

Allison Janney (‘Mom’) chats about her ‘extraordinary year,’ switching to lead actress category, and advice to Sean Spicer [EXCLUSIVE VIDEO] by Chris Beachum

“I’m really going to need a vacation after this,” declares Allison Janney about her whirlwind year including a full season of “Mom,” starring on Broadway in …

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 05:00PM

Pittsburgh Public Theatre will Hold NYC Auditions for Equity ‘Equus’

Pittsburgh Public Theatre is currently casting Equity actors for two roles in its upcoming production of “Equus,” the drama by Peter Shaffer, which won the Tony Award for Best Pl…

SOURCE: Backstage at 05:00PM

Theater News: With Ben Kingsley's Help, James Corden Plays Mary Poppins in a Crosswalk

It's all part of Corden's Crosswalk the Musical.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM

Photo Flash: You'll Be "All Shook Up" by New Attack of the Elvis Impersonators Photos

Lory Lazarus's new musical plays at the Lion Theatre at Theatre Row.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM

Theater News: Harry Potter Parody Puffs Finds Home at New World Stages

The show transfers to its new venue on July 8.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM
Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Exclusive First Look at Peter Pan Live From London by Hannah Vine

National Theatre Live’s new stage production hits theatres for one night only June 11.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:57PM

Cats Will Offer an Autism-Friendly Performance on Broadway by Andrew Gans

The performance is presented by Theatre Development Fund’s Autism Theatre Initiative.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:56PM

How Come From Away became a serious Tony Award contender by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

Broadway pundits and insiders agree it's between Come From Away and Dear Evan Hansen for the Best Musical Tony June 11.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 04:54PM

VIDEO: Watch Cynthia Erivo Take on Opera at the WNO Gala! by Stage Tube

Cynthia ErivosangNessun Dorma, from the opera Turandot, during theWNO Opera GalaConcert at the Kennedy Center on June 3rd. Check out the video of an excerpt from her performance

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:54PM

VIDEO: Watch This Mashup of DEAR EVAN HANSEN and Ingrid Michaelson! by Stage Tube

Anna Ty Bergman has posted another Broadway mashup, this time between Waving Through a Window from Dear Evan Hansen and Home by Ingrid Michaelson. The cover also featuresMelanie Brookand Ker…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:54PM

Exclusive Podcast: 'Behind the Curtain' Talks Forgotten (and Potential) Tony Categories with Bryan Hobgood by Behind The Curtain

This week Rob, Kevin, and Tony Award historian Bryan Hobgood discuss categories that used to be part of the Tony Awards ceremony but have since been removed....plus, categories that we want …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:54PM

Tony Awards Close-Up: How Do You Make a Mega-Hit? Michael Greif Explains the Magic of DEAR EVAN HANSEN by BroadwayWorld TV

An emotionally harrowing journey, DEAR EVAN HANSEN is a story that's hits home for a lot of its audience members. At the helm of this production is Michael Greif, who earned a Tony nominatio…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:54PM

Ann Hampton Callaway Seeks Entries from Across the Globe for 'At The Same Time' Contest by BroadwayWorld

Reimagined on March 22, 2017 when Ann Hampton Callaway recorded her version of the anthem 'At The Same Time' she invited those around the world to help create a healing, inspiring music vide…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:54PM

Karen Mason Warms Up for June 10 Rrazz Room Concert by Robert Viagas

The 12-time MAC Award winner will perform Mason's Makin' Music.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:47PM

Diverse Cast Will Sing 1776 at Feinstein’s/54 Below July 3-4 by Robert Viagas

For the fourth year, the cabaret venue celebrates Independence Day with a concert staging of the historical musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:42PM

Stephanie J. Block’s Freaky Flight From Elphaba To ‘Falsettos’ by Jeremy Gerard

You don’t always know the names of the working actors who make up the vertebrae of Broadway, even if you’ve scanned them in a dozen Playbills over the years. They may understudy …

SOURCE: Deadline at 04:38PM

A Familiar TV Face, Pulling an Improvised Life Out of a Bowl by Neil Genzlinger

Jason Kravits has plenty of television and stage work, but he can also be found doing a wacky improvised cabaret show at the Duplex.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 04:33PM

Audition Advice From Your Favorite 2017 Tony Award Nominees

Tony-nominated actors know a thing or two about nailing theater auditions. Backstage asked some of this year’s Broadway greats—from Mary Beth Peil to Denée Benton—fo…

SOURCE: Backstage at 04:30PM

Tracy Brigden exits City Theatre after 16 years as artistic director by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Tracy Brigden has resigned as City Theatre’s artistic director after 16 seasons and 25 world premieres at Pittsburgh’s new-play theater. 

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 04:25PM

‘Awards Chatter’ Podcast – Patti LuPone (‘War Paint’) by Scott Feinberg

The two-time Tony winner reflects on her early desire to be a rock 'n roll singer, her rollercoaster of a career ("I am not anybody's first choice"), why she hates the word 'diva,' what she'…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 04:19PM

Curtains for the Pearl, as the Theater Company Files for Bankruptcy by Michael Cooper

The Pearl Theater Company filed for bankruptcy protection after 33 seasons of mounting classic plays in an ever-more-expensive Manhattan.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 04:12PM

‘Common’ Brings Revolution to Hellish London: Stage Review by Mark Beech

You say you want a revolution. With Britain’s General Election tomorrow making it hard for the politically-engaged to concentrate, something is stirring at the National Theatre.“Common�…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 04:04PM

Theater News: Off-Broadway's Pearl Theatre Company Ceases Operations After 33 Seasons

The off-Broadway mainstay most recently presented the play Vanity Fair.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:00PM
Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Cheryl Strayed Says We Need Artists Now More Than Ever by American Theatre Editors

The author of ‘Wild’ and ‘Tiny Beautiful Things’ is the keynote speaker at the 2017 Theatre Communications Group national conference in Portland.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:59PM

Odds & Ends: Kristin Chenoweth Lands New Hosting Gig, Kyle Scatliffe to Lead 1776 Concerts & More by Broadway.com

Kristin Chenoweth Lands New Hosting Gig Kristin Chenoweth will step up to the mic again for a new set of hosting duties! The Tony and Emmy winner is set to emcee the 2017 Television Critics …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:48PM

Molly Pope Will Star in New Musical Second To Nun by Andrew Gans

The solo show will debut in Virginia Beach.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:48PM

How High Aggressive Marketing Has Driven the Current Broadway Boom by Rino16

Musicals and Broadway plays portraying maligned aspects of today’s society have proven to be unlikely successes. Appearances by Broadway stars such as Josh Groban, Bette Midler, Glen Close…

SOURCE: culturebytes.org at 03:45PM

Nick Spangler of 'An American in Paris' no longer in a race by Maria Sciullo / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Winning a million dollars on a network reality show definitely has that cool factor. But Nick Spangler discovered the cachet only got him so far.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 03:44PM

How Well Do You Know Tony Award Performances? by Logan Culwell-Block

Can you remember which numbers Tony-nominated musicals performed at the awards? Take our quiz to find out!

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:43PM

Ariana Grande resuming her tour tonight in Paris by Peter Sblendorio

Ariana Grande resumes her tour tonight in Paris after suspending shows following last month's deadly terrorist attack in Manchester.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 03:43PM

TDF to Offer First Autism-Friendly Performance of Broadway's CATS by BroadwayWorld

TDF's Autism Theatre Initiative ATI, which presents autism-friendly performances of Broadway shows for an audience of families with children and adults on the autism spectrum, launches its s…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:42PM

Spotlight On...Mary Hodges by Michael Block

Name: Mary E. Hodges Hometown: Middlesex County, VAEducation: BFA in Acting (Virginia Commonwealth Univ.), MFA in Acting (Univ. of Connecticut)Select Credits: Law & Order: SVU #17-#18; O…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 03:33PM

Off-Broadway's Pearl Theatre Company Announces Closing by Olivia Clement

The midtown theatre company, forced to file for bankruptcy, closes its doors after 33 seasons.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:31PM

N.Y.C. Now Casting: Disney Cruise Line Dancers + 2 More Gigs

The world may be small, after all, but the opportunities in today's casting notices are huge. Climb aboard the Disney Cruise Line as a dancer and get to play the characters you used to prete…

SOURCE: Backstage at 03:30PM

2017 Theater Fans' Choice Awards Results! DEAR EVAN HANSEN, GREAT COMET, PLAY THAT GOES WRONG & MISS SAIGON Win Big! by BroadwayWorld

Your Voice Matters Voting Opens Today for the 2017 Theater Fans'Choice Awards. Awards season in NYC is now in FULL swing, and with the critics, press, and industry all having their chances t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:24PM

Corinna Sowers Adler Presents The Spotlight at Appel Room by Sandi Durell

  by Sophia Romma    On an unusually damp Sunday evening of June 4, Studio Senakwami presented The Spotlight at the Appel Room of Frederick P. Rose Hall, hosted by three time Exce…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 03:22PM

Beyond The Hollywood Fringe by Tracey Paleo

Is there life after Hollywood Fringe Festival? Yes! Of course! Last season Hollywood Fringe founder Ben Hill spoke to the excitement and changes with each HFF season, including some of the H…

SOURCE: footlights.click at 03:06PM

Christiane Noll Will Be Mrs. Potts in North Shore Beauty and the Beast by Andrew Gans

The cast will also feature Stephen Cerf and Rose Hemingway in the title roles.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:04PM

Report: ‘Noche de Estrellas’ Benefit for GALA Hispanic Theatre at theOrganization of American States by Nicole Hertvik

GALA Hispanic Theatre’s Noche de Estrellas benefit was a brilliant success, raising money for GALA’s youth education programs and offering inspired performances and speeches from diverse…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 03:03PM

Photo Flash: Discover the Limitless Possibilities of Constellations at Geffen Playhouse

Allen Leech and Ginnifer Goodwin star in Nick Payne's play.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM
Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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The Harold Awards recognize the misfits of Toronto theatre by Brad Wheeler

Named in honour of Harold Kandel, the Harolds are a sort of rabble-rousing alternative to the Dora Awards

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 02:59PM

Oslo Star Jennifer Ehle Rooted for Someone Else the Night She Won Her First Tony Award by Broadway.com

Oslo star Jennifer Ehle recalls the night she won her first Tony Award.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:48PM

Amanda McBroom at Birdland by Sandi Durell

    By Marcina Zaccaria   “The Rose,” popularized by Bette Midler, became an iconic song in American culture. The songwriter behind this American pop classic, Amanda McBro…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 02:46PM

‘The Artificial Jungle,’ in the Ridiculous Spirit of Charles Ludlam by Steven McElroy

A production of this avant-garde auteur’s work will be part of a celebration of the Ridiculous Theatrical Company’s 50th anniversary.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 02:42PM

Jeffrey Hatcher’s Strongman Ghost Will Be Part of Door Kinetic Arts Festival by Andrew Gans

The Wisconsin festival will also feature a new work by Catherine Treischmann.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:37PM

Ron Dabney “Oh Broadway, My Broadway” by Sandi Durell

    by Peter Haas     Ron Dabney knew, at age 5, that wanted to be a performer. Dancing with his shadow in his Georgia back yard; he continued to dance in boarding scho…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 02:26PM

New York City Ballet: Balanchine, Peck & Ratmansky (review) by Alexander C. Kafka

In a formidable and diverse program Tuesday night, the New York City Ballet juxtaposed affable athleticism with social and romantic tensions. The former was represented by two Balanchine cla…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 02:24PM

Michael Feinstein Celebrates Ella Fitzgerald at Lincoln Center June 7 Before Australia and the U.K. by Robert Viagas

He’s also headed to California, Georgia, Indiana, Connecticut—and Carnegie Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:19PM

Cher confirms musical about her life will hit Broadway in 2018 by Deadline

The show will feature songs from Cher’s catalog and chronicle her life and more.

SOURCE: pagesix.com at 02:18PM

Searching for Shakespeare, action-comic style, in ‘Her Majesty’s Will’ by Hedy Weiss

The show employs an action-adventure comic book style similar to the recent stage adaptation of "Shakespeare in Love" at Chicago Shakespeare Theater.

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 02:14PM

Elizabeth Telford sings 'Will He Like Me' - and gets a marriage proposal by Morgan Greene

This week's Showcase features a song from the Marriott Theatre's production of "She Loves Me," the 1963 Bock and Harnick classic adapted from Miklos Laszlo's play "Parfumerie" and the Erns…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 02:14PM

Elisabeth Moss and Riz Ahmed Discuss the Pros and Cons of Fame by Variety Staff

Elisabeth Moss and Riz Ahmed sat down for an interview for Variety’s “Actors on Actors” series. For more, click here.  Elisabeth Moss: You’ve had a really big few year…

SOURCE: Variety at 02:10PM

Cyndi Lauper adapting ‘Working Girl’ for the stage by Deadline

Lauper has been teamed with book writer Kim Rosenstock (Fox’s "New Girl") to write the musical, based on Kevin Wade’s screenplay.

SOURCE: pagesix.com at 02:09PM

Theater Beat: Tongue & Groove turns 10; 'Dream' outdoors

Jesus and Jefferson In "The Gospel According to Thomas Jefferson, Charles Dickens, and Count Leo Tolstoy: Discord," at the Lantern Theater through July 2, the three great men, toge…

SOURCE: Philly.com at 02:02PM

Theater News: Cher Announces Timeline for Her Bio-Musical

The show is written by Rick Elice and directed by Jason Moore.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM

Review: Ragtime

Griffin Theatre Company reexamines the American dream.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM
Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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BWW TV Exclusive: Broadway Sessions Goes Orange with Syracuse by Ben Cameron

FLASH, BAM, ALA-KAZAM Out of the orange colored sky came the 2017 graduates from top ranked theatre school, Syracuse University. Joining the grads we Syracuse alum Catherine Charlebois, Jana…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:57PM

Michael Chernus, Krysta Rodriguez and More to Star in Vassar Powerhouse's 2017 Season; Princess Diana Musical Joins Lineup! by BroadwayWorld

Vassar amp New York Stage and Film have announced initial casting for the first mainstage and first musical workshop productions of the 33rd Powerhouse Season in Poughkeepsie, NY, running fr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:54PM

PHOTOS: Emily Blunt, Lin-Manuel Miranda in MARY POPPINS RETURNS + More Details Revealed! by BroadwayWorld

New details and images are revealed for Disney's highly anticipated MARY POPPINS RETURNS in the new issue of Entertainment Weekly, on stands this Friday.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:54PM

Can 'The King and I' change with the times? by Chris Jones

Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II wrote, inarguably, most of the great American musicals of the 20th century: titles such as "Oklahoma!," "Carousel," "South Pacific" and "The King and…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 01:54PM

Creative Artists Agency, BAM, Atlantic Theater Company, and Walnut Street Theatre 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 01:36PM

Annie at Piccadilly Theatre starring Miranda Hart – review round-up by Fergus Morgan

There’s a surplus of young talent on the West End stage at the moment. Dennis Kelly and Tim Minchin’s Matilda is still

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 01:32PM

New Album to Include Tony Nominated Shows by Jenelle Riley

The hidebound tradition of the Broadway cast recording gets a shake-up this year, as the Tonys team with music label Broadway Records for an album that’s not songs from just one show – i…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:30PM

Krysta Rodriguez, George Salazar, and More Join Vassar's Powerhouse Season by Olivia Clement

The summer season features new works by Lynn Nottage, Duncan Sheik, Lisa Kron, Josh Radnor, Stephen Trask, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:27PM

Take a Look at Lin-Manuel Miranda, Emily Blunt and More in Mary Poppins Returns by Ryan McPhee

The sequel to the Disney classic will premiere December 25, 2018.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:24PM

Exclusive Photos! Go Backstage at Broadway's Hit Musical Groundhog Day

Photographer Jenny Anderson captures the Groundhog Day company as they prepare for a Friday night performance on Broadway.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 01:14PM

92Y’s Lyrics & Lyricists Series: “From Camelot to California: The Worlds of Lerner and Loewe” by David Kaufman

The show’s writer and host, Rob Berman, introduced many of the songs and, essentially, gave us the story of Lerner and Loewe’s difficult, on-again, off-again partnership. Referring to th…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 01:12PM

Theatre News: Fantastic Mr Fox to return to London this summer

Maria Aberg's production of Roald Dahl's story has original songs by Arthur Darvill

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 01:12PM

‘Dear Evan Hansen’: the trail of a musical comet by Peter Marks

From the twinkle in writers’ eyes to the sparkle of Broadway, a musical comes into being.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 01:12PM

Paterson Joseph and Rory Kinnear slam government cuts to arts in education by Giverny Masso

Actors Paterson Joseph and Rory Kinnear have criticised cuts to “essential” arts education, speaking at the opening of LAMDA’s new £28.2 million

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 01:04PM

First Time’s a Charm for Tony-Nominated Artists Making Broadway Debuts by Gordon Cox

Patti LuPone, Kevin Kline, Bartlett Sher: There are plenty of Broadway veterans among this year’s Tony nominees, but there are plenty of newbies on the list, too. In fact, several people w…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:00PM

Theater News: Paper Mill Announces 2017 Rising Star Award Winners

Eastern Regional High School in Camden County took home the top prize.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM
Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Tony Awards Worldwide! SpongeBob on Broadway! Cyndi Lauper, Working Girl. Brendan Urie gets Kinky. Week in NY Theater by Jonathan Mandell

The 71st Annual Tony Awards will be shown on four continents, though not all will get to see it Sunday evening, June 11th. Will this put extra pressure on Tony voters, whose ballots are due …

SOURCE: New York Theater at 12:59PM

Review: The fanciful and spirited “Dancing Handkerchief” magically delights and confounds by Jim Farmer

In his curtain speech before his new musical The Dancing Handkerchief, The Flying Carpet Theatre Company artistic director Adam Koplan called the production — a collaboration with Thea…

SOURCE: artsatl.com at 12:58PM

Photo Flash: First Look at Ginnifer Goodwin and Allen Leech in CONSTELLATIONS by BroadwayWorld

Constellationsis the story of Roland, a beekeeper, and Marianne, a quantum physicist. What are their odds of falling in love Check out photos of Ginnifer Goodwin and Allen Leach in the show …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:54PM

VIDEO: Josh Groban & 'GREAT COMET' Cast Talk Tonys & Diversity on Broadway by TV News Desk

Yahoo Global News Anchor Katie Couric sat down with the Tony nominated stars Josh Groban, Denee Benton, and Lucas Steele as well as Tony nominated director Rachel Chavkin and creator Dave Ma…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:54PM

Photo Coverage: Meet the 2017 Tony Nominees - HELLO, DOLLY!'s Gavin Creel by Walter McBride

On May 3, the 2017 Tony nominees flocked to the Sofitel New York, where they met with the press for the first time since getting the big news. BroadwayWorld will continue bringing you covera…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:54PM

VIDEO: Rachel Bloom Insists 'I Don't Care About Awards Shows' in Hilarious New Video! by TV News Desk

In her latest video titled, 'Rachel Bloom Doesn't Care About Award Shows,' the actress sings and dances her way through a supposed anti-Emmy promotional video campaign. Check it out below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:54PM

Kristin Chenoweth Tapped to Host 2017 TELEVISION CRITICS AWARDS by TV News Desk

Emmy and Tony Award-winner Kristin Chenoweth has been named the host of the 2017 TELEVISION CRITICS ASSOCIATION TCA AWARDS.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:54PM

MARVIN'S ROOM, Starring Janeane Garofalo, Lili Taylor and Celia Weston, Starts Tomorrow at Roundabout by BroadwayWorld

A friendly reminder Roundabout Theatre Company will present Janeane Garofalo, Lili Taylor and Celia Weston in the Broadway premiere of Marvin's Room, by Scott McPherson, Obie Award-winning d…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:54PM

Photo Flash: INDECENT's Paula Vogel Talks Career with Linda Winer for LPTW by BroadwayWorld

On Monday, the League of Professional Theatre Women LPTW, a not-for-profit organization committed to promoting visibility and increasing opportunities for women in the professional theatre, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:54PM

How an Oregon Theater Got the Attention of the Tonys, the Pulitzers and Broadway by Gordon Cox

The small town of Ashland, Ore., lies just over the California border in the forested foothills of the Siskiyou and Cascade mountain ranges. It has a population of 20,000, a bustling restaur…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:45PM

'Annie': Theater Review

The much-loved musical 'Annie' returns to the London stage with comedian Miranda Hart as Miss Hannigan, joining an already seasoned cast from the 2011 tour.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:43PM

Renzo Piano’s self-effacing landmark in Santander

The new Centro Botín helps tie together the Spanish city and its waterfront

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Earth, Wind & Fire take to the road with hits _ and sadness by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Earth, Wind & Fire goes on the road this summer with some classic hits, a new touring partner and lingering heartache....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 12:39PM

James Corden Is 'Practically Perfect' in Mary Poppins Crosswalk Musical Tribute Video by Broadway.com

TV host and stage veteran James Corden has made us proud with his series of small-screen musical-theater tributes. After dynamite hat-tips to Phantom of the Opera, Grease, Beauty and the Bea…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:36PM

Funniest Catch-Up Ever! BFFs (and Tony Noms!) Christian Borle of Chocolate Factory and Jenn Colella of Come From Away by Broadway.com

2017 Tony Award nominees Christian Borle and Jenn Colella are great friends in real life. Watch the chemistry fly between them on this episode of The Catch-Up!

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:36PM

The F Word: Notes From a Novice About What (I Think) it Means to be a Feminist Creator in Montreal by [email protected] (ramona)

By Erin Lindsay. This week on HowlRound, we look at the city of Montreal through the lens of several artists who navigate its theatre scene. This series not only explores the dynamics of Mon…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 12:33PM

Mama’s Next Big Act Competition Returns for Third Consecutive Year by Andrew Gans

Don’t Tell Mama will host the ten-week live performance competition that mixes styles and genres.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:29PM

Watch Cynthia Erivo Perform the Iconic Aria ‘Nessun Dorma,’ Stepping in for Aretha Franklin by Ryan McPhee

The Tony winner’s performance at the Kennedy Center paralleled Franklin filling in for Luciano Pavarotti at the 1998 Grammys.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:22PM

'Her Majesty's Will' is a heady, silly romp that works by Kerry Reid

Nature may abhor a vacuum, but holes in the timeline offer catnip to authors of historical fiction. Where facts cannot be found, imagination runs wild. In "Her Majesty's Will," David Blixt's…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 12:21PM

Interview: The Stars of ‘Ernest Shackleton Loves Me’ on Their BroadwayHD Livestream, Hope and Why Art is Essential for Survival by Jose Solis

While most of us are lucky if we find something other than moldy cheese and half-full water bottles in our refrigerators, musician Kat (Valerie Vigoda) makes the discovery of a lifetime when…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 12:14PM

TCG Honors Latinx Theatre Commons, Berkeley Repertory, and More by Olivia Clement

The national organization for theatre announces the recipients of the 2017 National Conference Awards.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:10PM

Christopher Jackson, Stephanie J. Block, Adrienne Warren Set for Arts for Autism Benefit by Adam Hetrick

More than 150 young artists will be part of the June 19 benefit concert at the Gershwin hosted by Kelli O’Hara.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07PM

Aparna Nancherla review – shy standup shares disastrous dating stories by Brian Logan

Soho theatre, LondonThe self-deprecating US comedian delivers a set littered with droll remarks about life in New York but the show is hamstrung by her uneaseFrom Master of None to Inside Am…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:04PM

The Public Theatre at Fifty: “A Machine for Making Community” by Rebecca Mead

The stage of the Delacorte Theatre, in Central Park, was glistening on Monday evening with what remained of an earlier rainfall, while the sky overhead was heavy and gray. These were not the…

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Film News: Speech & Debate Film Hosting Social Media Viewing Party

Proceeds from rentals and purchases June 8-11 will go to the Trevor Project.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM

PLAYBILL FIVE: The Five Songs From This Season We Can't Get Out of Our Heads

Don't miss a countdown of some of this season's catchiest tunes!

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM
Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Theatre shows hit record numbers at 70th Edinburgh Fringe by Thom Dibdin

Theatre productions registered for this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe have hit an all-time high as its 70th-anniversary programme is launched. It comes

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:56AM

Equity, Equality, and the Need for Evolution: The state of funding for Latinx Theatre Companies in the City of Angels by [email protected] (ramona)

By Armando Molina. In this first installment of a three-part series, Armando Molina writes about funding for theatres in Los Angeles, California.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 11:56AM

Get a First Look at Ginnifer Goodwin in Constellations at Geffen Playhouse by Hannah Vine

The Big Love actor makes her Los Angeles stage debut opposite Allen Leech in Nick Payne’s drama.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:55AM

David Ives’s The School for Lies (review) by Marshall Bradshaw

Playwright David Ives’s mastery of rhymed verse builds on Molière’s 17th-century comedy of manners. Together, they will leave your sides aching. The School for Lies is the fourth French…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 11:54AM

Royal Exchange theatre staff donate tickets to Manchester terror attack heroes by Georgia Snow

Front-of-house staff at the Royal Exchange in Manchester are donating their own tickets to emergency service workers following last month’s attack at

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:54AM

Great Again by Darryl Reilly

The goal of their three week Women in Theatre Festival is “a direct response to gender disparity in theatre leadership, casting, and production, the objective of WIT is to broaden the oppo…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 11:53AM

2017 Tony Award Predictions: Who Will Win? by Lee Seymour

The industry's biggest night approaches...

SOURCE: Forbes at 11:49AM

How To Celebrate An Artist? by Audrey Moyce

this world doesn’t make sense. therefore, making art that tries to make perfect sense doesn’t make any sense.

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150 Young Artists Join All-Star Broadway Cast In ARTS FOR AUTISM Benefit Concert by BroadwayWorld

Educational Travel Adventures ETA and Believe NYC, organizations that enrich the lives of young people through travel and performance opportunities, announce the return of Arts for Autism, h…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:42AM

The Broadwaysted Podcast Doesn't SWEAT the Small Stuff with Tony-Nominee Johanna Day by Broadwaysted

We're so excited to kick off our Tony week by getting Broadwaysted with Johanna Day, the Tony-nominated star of SWEAT We're all pouring out...water pace yourselves for Tony week, kids while …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:42AM

Paper Mill Playhouse reveals 2017 Rising Star Award winners by Hunter Hulbert | For Nj.com

Winners were announced during the awards ceremony at Paper Mill Playhouse Tuesday night

SOURCE: NJ.com at 11:37AM

SOUTH PACIFIC: IN CONCERT flies in to Cadogan Hall for one night only

Accompanied by a resplendent 32-piece orchestra led by Emily Davis, Alex Parker presents an enchanted evening at the Cadogan Hall on 15th October.

SOURCE: The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization at 11:36AM

Lucas Steele: Strike a Pose by Madeleine Villavicencio

The star of Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 answers Broadway Style Guide's rapid-fire questions.

SOURCE: Broadway Style Guide at 11:29AM

Earth, Wind & Fire take to the road with hits _ and sadness by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Earth, Wind & Fire will hit the road this summer with some classic hits, a new touring partner and lingering heartache....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 11:29AM

Crazy for You Revival, Directed by Susan Stroman, to Play Los Angeles Before Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Who could ask for anything more? As previously speculated, the 1992 musical Crazy for You, featuring the music of George and Ira Gershwin and a book by Ken Ludwig, is aiming to come back to …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:24AM

What Do Critics Think of Animal Off-Broadway? by Olivia Clement

Clare Lizzimore’s dark comedy stars Rebecca Hall at the Atlantic Theater Company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:19AM

Kevin Spacey Discusses Upcoming Tony Awards Stint and Bringing Clarence Darrow to New York by Andrew Gans

The Oscar and Tony winner will host the 2017 Tony Awards on June 11.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:19AM

The Shared Promise and Common Failings of "Can You Forgive Her?" "The End of Longing" and "The Whirligig" by Jan Simpson

Has someone been traveling around peddling the idea that all a play now needs to be successful is quirky characters, snappy dialog and a speech at the end about the meaning of life?  I …

SOURCE: Broadway & Me at 11:18AM

Theater Review: “Days of Atonement” — Sin Overload by Bill Marx

There are just too many traumas on Hasfari's checklist, too little time allotted to dramatic depth.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 11:18AM

Audra McDonald and Hal Prince Inducted Into Performing Arts Hall of Fame by Hannah Vine

The night honored the inductees June 6 at Alice Tully Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:16AM

Broadway Casting Directors Plan Rally for Union Representation by Ryan McPhee

Casting directors will assemble outside Radio City Music Hall June 8 in a call for union benefits.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:15AM

Casting Directors Plan Pre-Tony Awards Rally At Radio City Music Hall by Jeremy Gerard

With growing support from Broadway unions and individual celebrities, including Liam Neeson, casting directors and their allies will rally Thursday morning outside Radio City Music Hall, dur…

SOURCE: Deadline at 11:10AM

Write Stuff: Local Author Fest In Avon; Free Rose Garden Poetry Reading by Carole Goldberg

The Local Author Festival presented by Avon Free Public Library, 281 Country Club Road, Avon, returns with a kickoff talk on June 17 at 2 p.m. by author Ann Leary, who is celebrating the rel…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 11:06AM

Look Back at Lucie Arnaz, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Kevin Kline, Bob Fosse, Victor Garber, Liza Minnelli, and More at the 1978 Tonys by Hannah Vine

Veteran photo journalist Bob Deutsch shares his favorite photos from his archives.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:00AM

ROLLER DINER – Soho Theatre by Laura Kressly

The staff at this scuzzy, traditional American-style diner in Birmingham may not be best, but they’re happily set in their ways. Eddie, his daughter Chantal, her boyfriend PJ and part time…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM

What George Costanza taught me about marketing.

Syndication. It’s the stock and amateur of the television industry.  The shows keep running and running on various other networks, long after the original has “closed.” I …

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

I Interview Playwrights Part 948: Laura Stratford by Adam Szymkowicz

Laura StratfordHometown: Belmont, Massachusetts (20 minutes west of Boston)Current Town: Chicago, ILQ:  Tell me about Number Nerds.A:  Numbers Nerds is the story of four very diffe…

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Photo Flash: Matthew Broderick, Jonathan Cake See Rebecca Hall in Animal on Opening Night

Morgan Spector also stars in this new Atlantic Theater Company production.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00AM

Theater News: Susan Stroman-Directed Crazy for You Set for Pre-Broadway Engagement

The production will run at Center Theatre Group's Ahmanson Theatre.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00AM
Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Review: “Eclipsed” demonstrates the power of theater to articulate the world in which we live by Andrew Alexander

Characters in a drama, almost by definition, are thrust into difficult circumstances, and it’s hard to imagine situations more dire than the ones experienced by the characters in the show …

SOURCE: artsatl.com at 10:58AM

Sharon Gless and Rory O’Malley Join Lineup for June 24 San Francisco Concert for America by Robert Viagas

Faith Prince, Alan Cumming, and San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus will also appear.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:53AM

Broadway newcomers from the Theatre World Awards sum up the season (video) by Jonathan Mandell

Current and past winners of the Theatre World Awards, given to exceptional performers making their Broadway or New York stage debuts, offer their take on the season just past, sometimes in a…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 10:48AM

Ahmanson Theatre Will Present ‘Crazy For You’ Revival In Pre-Broadway Run by Jeremy Gerard

Crazy For You, the Tony-winning musical that led to a revival of interest in the songs of George and Ira Gerswhin 80 years after their reign in popular music, will be produced by Center Thea…

SOURCE: Deadline at 10:41AM

HEATHERS THE MUSICAL Vocal Selections Now Available Through Samuel French by BroadwayWorld

Samuel French has justannounced that the Heathers The Musical Vocal Selections are now available for purchase online and in stores.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:36AM

Ariana Grande’s Emotional ‘Over the Rainbow’ Released as Benefit Single for Manchester Victims by Adam Hetrick

The pop star performed the Judy Garland classic as the closing song in her One Love Manchester benefit concert. Watch it here.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:35AM

VIDEO: #HAM4BEY Creator Shares New THE COLOR PURPLE & Prince Mashup! by BroadwayWorld

Michael Korte is back with his latest mashup PURPLE4PRINCE is the follow-up video to the massively successful HAM4BEY and GAGA4RENT It's of course THE COLOR PURPLE mashed with Prince

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:33AM

VIDEO: She Invented Post-Its?! Cast of ROMY AND MICHELE Perform at Spotlight Night by BroadwayWorld

'ROMY AND MICHELE' star Stephanie Renee Wall Michele and the cast of Romy and Michele's High School Reunion perform 'I Invented Post-Its' at Spotlight Night for Romy and Michele's High Schoo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:33AM

Photo Coverage: ANIMAL Celebrates Opening Night at the Atlantic! by Walter McBride

Atlantic Theater Company presents the New York premiere play Animal by Clare Lizzimore Mint and directed by Gaye Taylor Upchurch Harper Regan, Bluebird.Animal began previews May 24 Off-Broad…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:33AM

VIDEO: Kevin Spacey Talks TONY AWARDS, New One-Man Play & More by TV News Desk

Oscar and Tony Award winner Kevin Spacey stopped byCBS THIS MORNING today to discuss his new one-man play CLARENCE DARROWand his upcoming hostinggig for the TONY AWARDS, airing this Sunday o…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:33AM

VIDEO: 30 Days of TONY, Day 4: Christopher Ashley Brings MEMPHIS to Midtown by Stage Tube

Welcome to BroadwayWorld's Tony Award Countdown 30 Days of TONY, a loving look at some of the most memorable moments from Tony's history featuring today's nominees

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:33AM

Breaking: Susan Stroman Will Direct Broadway-Bound CRAZY FOR YOU Revival in LA! by BroadwayWorld

Center Theatre Group Artistic Director Michael Ritchie and Broadway producer Joey Parnes announced today that the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, Crazy for You, with music and lyrics by Geo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:33AM

#TheaterKidsUnite for The Trevor Project with SPEECH & DEBATE Film by BroadwayWorld

To celebrate the 71st Tony Awards, Sycamore Pictures Begin Again, The Hollars, The Way Way Back is uniting theater kids with a social media viewing party of the hit teen comedy SPEECH amp DE…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:33AM

Declining Solo review Jackson’s Lane Theatre, London – ‘a bittersweet performance’ by Dave Fargnoli

The aroma of roasting peppers fills the air as the audience arrives for Declining Solo, a bittersweet performance piece packed with evocative

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:31AM

Road to the Tonys: How ‘Come From Away’ Became Broadway’s Sleeper Success by Gordon Cox

As far back as last fall, there were those in the New York theater industry whispering that the new musical “Come From Away” might turn into the 2016-17 season’s sleeper su…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:30AM

Jamie McDonald Enlists Street Artist To Paint Mural Of CT Icons At Chango Rosa by Matt Ormseth

On the corner of Union Place and Asylum sits Hartford's equivalent of Mt. Rushmore: the spray-painted likenesses of Mark Twain, Katharine Hepburn and Samuel Colt smiling down on the terrace …

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 10:30AM

Five Burning Questions with Six Degrees of Separation Star Colby Minifie

Colby Minifie talks the most stressful moment of her stage career, learning from Allison Janney and Jessica Lange, and getting recognized in random places.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 10:28AM

Cher stage musical headed to Broadway in 2018 by Miriam Di Nunzio

According to the New York Post's story earlier this year, Jason Moore ("Avenue Q") will direct,

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 10:21AM

National Theatre Wales and The Miser lead stage management awards by Georgia Snow

Stage managers working on West End play The Miser and National Theatre Wales’ Roald Dahl celebration are among the winners of the

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:18AM

'Common': Theater Review

Anne-Marie Duff and Cush Jumbo play 19th-century lovers caught up in the fight for land during the Industrial Revolution in 'Common.'read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:16AM

New Pen Pals Musical Mary & Max Gets Workshop and Reading in Atlanta by Robert Viagas

Allegiance director Stafford Arima will stage the show based on the 2009 Australian animated film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:11AM

WATCH: James Corden Stages Mary Poppins as His Latest ‘Crosswalk: The Musical’ by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony winner and former Tony host takes his late-night show to London and the musical to its streets.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:10AM

Visual Arts Review: Stella Prime — Prints from an American Master by Arts Fuse Editor

The stunning show Frank Stella Prints offers visual entertainment at its most exhilarating.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 10:06AM

The Arts on the Stamps of the World — June 7 by Doug Briscoe

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

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Interview: Jonathan Raviv and Troy Iwata on Why It Was Important for Them to Do ‘The Boy Who Danced on Air’ by Jose Solis

In The Boy Who Danced on Air Jonathan Raviv and Troy Iwata play unlikely lovers, given their characters are bound by an ancient tradition that combines slavery, dance and pedophilia. Raviv p…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 10:00AM

Heathers The Musical Vocal Selections Now Available by Olivia Clement

The folio features 12 songs from the hit musical arranged for voice and piano accompaniment.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM
Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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WATCH: Creators of #HAM4BEY Release New Video #PURPLE4PRINCE by Ruthie Fierberg

This must-see mashup of hits from Prince and Broadway’s The Color Purple celebrates the late artist’s birthday.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

Cyndi Lauper Slated to Co-Write ‘Working Girl’ Musical by Matthew Wexler

Producers Fox Stage Productions and Aged In Wood Productions are pleased to announce plans to adapt the blockbuster film Working Girl into a Broadway musical with music and lyrics by Grammy…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 09:54AM

Crazy for You, Directed by Susan Stroman, Will Play Pre-Broadway Engagement at the Ahmanson by Andrew Gans

The Tony winner (who choreographed the original Broadway production) will also choreograph the 2018 run.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, Richmond Theatre, London — sincere

A dance adaptation of the teen novel relays the plot nimbly

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Common, National Theatre (Olivier), London — expansive

Anne-Marie Duff dominates this powerful but knotty rural drama of myth and ritual

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 09:50AM

Cher Says Her Musical Will Arrive on Broadway in 2018 by Andrew Gans

The Cher Show was given a two-week reading in January.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42AM

In the midst of European tensions, Prague Fringe is undaunted by Susan Galbraith

DCTS writer Susan Galbraith returns to the Prague Fringe festival with Protest by Vaclav Havel, produced by her company Alliance for New Music-Theatre. —————&…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 09:42AM

GRACE NOTES: Wednesday, June 7, 2017 by Susan Grace

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What’s Next for Great Comet Director Rachel Chavkin? by Ruthie Fierberg

The Drama Desk winner's upcoming projects include more Hadestown and a new work about Vincent Van Gogh.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:40AM

Hear Ariana Grande's moving 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow' Manchester cover by Usatoday, Usatoday

Grande sang the 'Wizard of Oz' classic during her 'One Love Manchester' benefit Sunday.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 09:25AM

Speech & Debate Film Encourages Theatre Kids to Unite for a Social Media Viewing Party by Ryan McPhee

A portion of rentals and sales of the movie from June 8 through June 11 will benefit the Trevor Project.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:18AM

Ariana Grande Releases 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow' Cover to Benefit Manchester Bombing Victims by BroadwayWorld

Ariana Grande has released the cover of THE WIZARD OF OZ classic as a single with all proceeds going to the victims

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:18AM

Diary: Mamma Mia! – Gimme, gimme, gimme more at immersive spin-off by Tabard

Mamma Mia! Tabard is tremendously excited to hear about a new temporary venue set to pop up in London. Does your mother

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:00AM

There’s nothing wrong with celebrity casting (your views, June 8) by The Stage

After reading her quote – “But a fusty old revival with a TV star? I mean, why?”, (Comment, June 1) – I

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In pictures (June 8): The Other Palace, Theatre By the Lake, Deafinitely Theatre, On the Town and the Lilian Baylis Award 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

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Diary: Regent’s Park and the cursed conductor by Tabard

It’s summer, Tabard has noticed, and with the change in the seasons comes the annually enticing prospect of spending an evening at

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:00AM

INTERVIEW: Spotlight On… Luke Sheppard by Jonathan Baz

Any new musical from either Stephen Schwartz or Lin-Manuel Miranda makes for big news - so it is even more intriguing and exciting that this week at Southwark Playhouse sees Working make its…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM

Five-time Tony winner Susan Stroman to revive 'Crazy for You' in L.A. by Deborah Vankin

You could say Susan Stroman is crazy for the musical. In 1992 Stroman launched her career by choreographing the original Broadway production of “Crazy for You,” a Wall Street-boy-meets-M…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 09:00AM

Friends become stage lovers in Stratford's Romeo and Juliet: Wednesday Matinée by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Sara Farb and Antoine Yared aim to challenge audience expectations in their first Shakespeare leads for festival.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 09:00AM
Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Common review – William Blake meets The Wicker Man in wild lament for a lost England by Michael Billington

Olivier, LondonAnne-Marie Duff shines in a rich, strange and often baffling drama that shows the privatisation of land as a pivotal moment in our nation’s history‘We are not here for rea…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:54AM

Freak out! Reggie Watts on jamming with James Corden and tackling Trump with improv by Brian Logan

The freestyle standup and bandleader on The Late Late Show is in London for a gig and has no idea what he’ll perform. Improv, he says, can free the mind – and maybe silliness can help sa…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:54AM

Review:Animal at curtainup.com/ by Simon Saltzman

Claire Lizzimore's play may be providing a heavy dose of the psychotic. But who will complain when its being doled out by the terrific Rebecca Hall.

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 08:48AM

Kiss Me Kate review at Kilworth House Theatre, Leicestershire – ‘brimming with energy’ by Pat Ashworth

Matthew White’s production of Kiss Me Kate is played out with energy, vitality and mischief in the idyllic setting of Kilworth House

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:48AM

Common, Olivier, NT, London, review: You emerge reckoning that this requires a miracle rather than surgery by Paul Taylor, Paul Taylor

DC Moore's new dark and funny play set in early-Industrial England and starring Anne-Marie Duff is all over the place

SOURCE: The Independent at 08:12AM

VIDEO: Practically Perfect! James Corden Presents 'Crosswalk the Musical: MARY POPPINS' on LATE LATE SHOW by TV News Desk

Below, watch host James Corden and his acting company perform the iconic musical in the middle of a London crosswalk - with a little help from Sir Ben Kingsley

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:12AM

BWW's On This Day - June 7, 2017

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on June 7 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:12AM

Story of U.S. Marine Megan Leavey comes to movie theaters

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The true story of U.S. Marine Megan Leavey and her military combat dog Rex arrives in North American movie theaters on Friday.

SOURCE: Reuters at 08:06AM

Photos: First look at Marcia Gay Harden and Brian J Smith in Sweet Bird of Youth

Harden makes her UK theatre debut in Chichester this week

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 08:06AM

Today on Broadway: Wednesday, June 7, 2017 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Cher and Cyndi Lauper Both Reportedly Heading to Broadway, Jason Alexander Heading Off-Broadway, Matt’s “Finding Neverland” Tour Review “Today on BroadwayR…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 08:00AM

BWW Morning Brief June 7th, 2017 - COST OF LIVING Opens at MTC and More! by Jessica Khan

Good morning, BroadwayWorld Today's big news Annette Bening leads a reading of IF ALL THE SKY WERE PAPER this evening in L.A., and COST OF LIVING opens tonight at Manhattan Theatre Club

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:00AM

The Editor’s View: Where are the big plays about home-grown Islamism? by Alistair Smith

Dominic Cavendish, in his Daily Telegraph review of Annie, remarks: “This is just what London needs right now.” And he is right.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:00AM

Cynthia Erivo Starred in The Color Purple, and Then Her Whole Life Changed by Allison P. Davis

For all the unfortunate people who who didn’t see the Broadway revival of The Color Purple, or who just aren’t familiar with Cynthia Erivo yet, I offer you a crash course in what makes h…

SOURCE: Vulture at 08:00AM
Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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On the Couch with Simon Hall by Arts Review

Who is Simon Hall? Simon Hall is a child-like hobbit, wide-eyed with wonder and curiosity. And a preoccupied, middle-aged, bitter hater of things. What would you do differently to what you …

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

The Boy in Striped Pyjamas review at Richmond Theatre, London – ‘a fragmented narrative ballet’ by Rachel Elderkin

John Boyne’s 2006 novel, The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, about a young boy’s experiences in a concentration camp, met with criticism

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:40AM

Cher going for EGOT with Broadway musical based on her life by Paul Sheehan

Cher won an Oscar in 1988 for “Moonstruck,” a Grammy in 2000 for the dance hit “Believe” and an Emmy in 2003 for her variety special “Cher: The Farewell Tour.&#…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 07:30AM

NEWS: Traverse Festival’s record-breaking programme marks the 70th anniversary of the Edinburgh Fringe by Press Releases

This year’s Traverse Festival programme presents eight world premieres, three European premieres and five Scottish premieres, among them a record five Traverse Theatre Company productions …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:30AM

‘The Odd Couple’ at Phenomena, Barcelona by Blouin Artinfo

“The Odd Couple” will be playing at Phenomena in Barcelona on June 11, 2017.Directed by Gene Saks, the film revolves around two friends with very different ideas about housekeeping and l…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 07:21AM

‘Ama-san’ at Filmoteca de Catalunya, Barcelona by Blouin Artinfo

“Ama-san” will be playing at Filmoteca de Catalunya in Barcelona on June 11, 2017.Directed by Cláudia Varejão, the film sheds light on the Ama-sans, literally meaning women of the sea.…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 07:20AM

‘Mil coses que faria per tu’ at Palau Balaña Multicines, Barcelona by Blouin Artinfo

“Mil coses que faria per tu” is playing at Palau Balaña Multicines in Barcelona.On his birthday, Dani (played by Peter Vives) was gifted a luxury watch by his girlfriend Monica (played …

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 07:19AM

‘Sieranevada’ at Anteo Spazio Cinema, Milan by Blouin Artinfo

“Sieranevada” will be playing at Anteo Spazio Cinema in Milan from June 8, 2017.It has been three days after the offices of Charlie Hebdo, the Parisian weekly, were attacked by terrorist…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 07:16AM

Woodend Winter Arts Festival in the heart of the Macedon Ranges by Arts Review

Now in its 13th year, the Woodend Winter Arts Festival has brought together acclaimed Australian and international talent with the music, literary and arts community of the stunning Macedo…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 07:15AM

‘Marcelo Álvarez: An Evening of Tango’ at The Broad Stage, Los Angeles by Blouin Artinfo

‘Marcelo Álvarez: An Evening of Tango’ will be presented on July 5, 2017 at The Broad Stage, Los Angeles.You get a taste of Argentina with world renowned tenor Marcelo Álvarez and the …

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 07:12AM

Edinburgh festival 2017: what to see and where to go by Lyn Gardner

From Fleabag to Forced Entertainment, with Shakespearean puppet shows, a dance marathon and a love letter to Dolly Parton, here’s a look at some of this year’s fringe highlightsI’m loo…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:12AM

‘Partch’ at REDCAT, Los Angeles by Blouin Artinfo

“Partch” will be presented on June 23 and June 24, 2017 at REDCAT, Los Angeles.  “Partch,” the Grammy Award-winning group presents the magic of Harry Partch’s score that he ga…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 07:11AM

‘Constellations’ at Geffen Playhouse, Los Angeles by Blouin Artinfo

‘Constellations’ will be presented from June 6 through July 16, 2017 at Geffen Playhouse, Los Angeles.The play is written by Nick Payne and directed by Giovanna Sardelli. It features Gin…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 07:10AM

‘Jane Eyre’ at National Theatre, London by Blouin Artinfo

‘Jane Eyre’ will be presented from September 26 through October 21, 2017 at National Theatre, London.  The play is based on the novel by Charlotte Brontë. The running time of the s…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 07:05AM

‘Voices of the Amazon — Sisters Grimm’ at Sadler's Wells, London by Blouin Artinfo

“Voices of the Amazon — Sisters Grimm” will be presented from July 4 through July 8, 2017 at Sadler's Wells, London.  “Sisters Grimm” returns post the Grammy Award nominated s…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 07:05AM

‘Linkin Park’ at O2 Academy Brixton, London by Blouin Artinfo

“Linkin Park” will be performing on July 4, 2017 at O2 Academy Brixton, London.  “Linkin Park” was formed in 1996 and is an American rock band based out of Agoura Hills, Califor…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 07:04AM

A Conversation with Martyna Majok

  Every time the name Martyna Majok comes up in a conversation, it is always followed by the same knee-jerk reaction: a look of awe, a hand on the heart, a great big beaming smile. In ink a…

SOURCE: stageandcandor.com at 07:00AM

THE RESISTABLE RISE OF ARTURO UI – Donmar Warehouse by Ian Foster

There's something special in the timelessness of some pieces of theatre, their themes and arguments as relevant to audiences today as they were when they were written years, decades, even ce…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM
Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Theatre News: Cast announced for Nassim at the Bush Theatre

Nassim Soleimanpour's piece runs at the Bush before a month in Edinburgh

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:42AM

Review: Review: The Island (Southwark Playhouse)

John Terry stages Athol Fugard, John Kani and Winston Ntshona's political play about incarceration

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:42AM

Photos: Exclusive: First look at Colin Morgan and the cast of Gloria in rehearsals

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' new play about a New York magazine opens at Hampstead Theatre this month

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:42AM

NEWS: From eight shows to over 3,000, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe launches its 70th anniversary programme by Press Releases

The official 2017 Edinburgh Festival Fringe Programme was launched today with shows catering for all ages and appetites, inviting performers and spectators from around the world to join the …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:40AM

The Government Inspector by Sandi Durell

  The Red Bull Theater’s Gogol staging is quite a stylish extravaganza.         By Joel Benjamin   The Government Inspector, based on the 19th century Russian author, Nik…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 06:40AM

Acting agency for international talent launches in London by Tim Bano

A training course helping international actors find representation has been set up in London. The ICA Club is aimed at international actors

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:36AM

NEWS: Manchester’s Royal Exchange announces its striking Winter Season 2017 by Press Releases

Manchester's Royal Exchange announces its striking Autumn and Winter Season 2017 under Artistic Director Sarah Frankcom, who brings together distinctive theatre makers from across the UK to …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:30AM

Hytner: Labour’s creative education pledge could ‘reverse one of biggest policy disasters’ by Georgia Snow

Former National Theatre director Nicholas Hytner has claimed Labour’s pledge to put creativity back at the heart of the curriculum would “reverse

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:22AM

The Observer’s 2017 Tony Award Predictions by John Bonazzo

We also predict that 'Hello Dolly' and 'Jitney' will win in the revival categories. Bette Midler and Kevin Kline will win for acting.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 06:00AM
Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Anna Spargo-Ryan: The Gulf by Arts Review

The Gulf is an acute, moving and uplifting story from the inimitable, alchemical imagination of Anna Spargo-Ryan. Skye’s sixteen, and her mum’s got yet another new boyfriend. Tro…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 05:57AM

Review: Review: Common (Olivier, National Theatre)

DC Moore's new play about 'England's lost land' stars Anne-Marie Duff

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:42AM

Theatre News: Manchester Royal Exchange announces autumn 2017 season

The season includes an adaptation of the film Jubilee and two plays by Bruntwood Prize winners

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:42AM

Blogs: The Almeida's new project exposes the culture of sound bites in the general election

In the run up to the general election, Ian McKellen, Lucian Msamati and more join forces with the Almeida to highlight the lasting impact of rousing political speeches throughout history

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:42AM

Review: Common at the National Theatre by Fergus Morgan

A classic case of biting off more than one can chew: Fergus Morgan responds to the Time Out audience reviews of DC Moore's Common. The post Review: Common at the National Theatre appeared f…

SOURCE: exeuntmagazine.com at 05:36AM

Melbourne Fringe gets fabulous to raise funds with new video by Arts Review

With money too tight to mention since the Brandis years, arts organisations are coming up with more innovative and sequin-encrusted ways to gain philanthropic support. Melbourne Fringe Festi…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 05:22AM

ANNIE – West End by Emma Clarendon

In terms of offering hope in dark times, there is nothing quite like the musical Annie to lift up your spirits and leave you feeling optimistic about the world. The classic musical based on …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:00AM

OPINION: Here We Go Again - Mamma Mia 2 has been announced, but is it a good idea?

Fans of MAMMA MIA! were recently hit with the news that a sequel is in the works for 2018, and people have been having a lot of feelings about it! Sophie Wood and our friends at the Musical …

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 05:00AM
Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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'We must take a stand': the vital election issues – picked by young British artists by Harriet Gibsone, Hannah Ellis-Petersen, Kate Hutchinson and Chris Wiegand

Lily Cole wants a green century, Girli wants a housing revolution, and Liam Williams wants to boot out the billionaire club … some of Britain’s most talented young artists spell out the …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:36AM

Cher Confirms Musical About Her Life Will Hit Broadway In 2018 by Nancy Tartaglione

Following a top-secret read-through in January, Cher: The Musical is a go. The eponymous Emmy, Grammy and Oscar winner tweeted news about the stage version of her life last night. “Jus…

SOURCE: Deadline at 04:21AM

Patricia Barker to lead RNZB by Deborah Jones

Royal New Zealand Ballet has appointed American Patricia Barker as its new artistic director. She leaves Michigan’s Grand Rapids Ballet to take up the position and starts in Wellington lat…

SOURCE: deborahjones.me at 04:09AM

The Moors by Arts Review

A unique exploration of identity, gender roles, sexuality and what it is to write your own story, Red Stitch presents the Australian premiere of American playwright, Jen Silverman’s vividl…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 04:07AM

Chris Goode to adapt punk film Jubilee for the stage by Georgia Snow

Chris Goode is to adapt Derek Jarman’s cult film Jubilee for the stage at the Royal Exchange in Manchester. The production will

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 04:00AM
Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Review: Nel at Incoming Festival by Holly O'Mahony

A well-rounded, uplifting story: Holly O'Mahony warms to Scratchwork Theatre's Nel at the New Diorama's Incoming Festival. The post Review: Nel at Incoming Festival appeared first on Exeunt …

SOURCE: exeuntmagazine.com at 03:59AM

Common review at National Theatre, London – ‘ambitious but impenetrable’ by Natasha Tripney

DC Moore’s huge, bamboozling play, Common, is strangely unengaging for something that features folk horror, lesbianism, human sacrifice and an animatronic crow.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 03:32AM

Regional theatres face £2.2m business rates hike by Giverny Masso

Theatres around the UK run by the two biggest commercial operators outside London are faced with an extra £2.18 million business rates

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 03:30AM

Marten Bequest scholarships send Australian artists around the globe by Arts Review

For more than 40 years the legacy of John Chisholm Marten has supported Australian artists to travel across the country and around the globe. Twelve Australian artists have been announced a…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 03:10AM

Competition: Win tickets to see The Kite Runner in the West End by The Stage

“There is a way to be good again” Back by popular demand after a sell out run, The Kite Runner soars again

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 03:00AM
Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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‘Joshua James’ at Bootleg Theater, Los Angeles by Blouin Artinfo

‘Joshua James’ will perform on June 10, 2017 at Bootleg Theater, Los Angeles at 8:30 pm.Joshua James is a singer-songwriter from America, based out of American Fork, Utah and Lincoln, Ne…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 02:43AM

Christie’s to auction David Rockefeller art collection

Sale of art from late billionaire philanthropist’s estate could raise more than $500m

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 02:25AM

Derek Jarman's punk classic Jubilee to be reignited on stage by Chris Wiegand

Toyah Willcox plays the time-travelling Elizabeth I in the Royal Exchange’s version of the film that caused outrage after 1977’s silver jubileeDerek Jarman’s anarchic punk film Jubilee…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:06AM

Mark Shenton: Which musical will be victorious in Broadway’s bumper year? by Mark Shenton

This Sunday the Tony Awards will be presented, marking the culmination of a really vibrant season in New York especially for new

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM

Rob Halliday: From Chester’s Storyhouse Theatre to Showlight in Florence, tech teams shine by Rob Halliday

The problem with appearing here just once a month is how to deal with things that are timely and topical. Like congratulating

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM

Phil Willmott: Here’s what a casting director wants from a graduate actor by Phil Willmott

What does the perfect acting course look like? Here’s my wish list based on first-hand experience of drama school and working with

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM
Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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‘La Mano Invisible’ at Zumzeig, Barcelona by Blouin Artinfo

La Mano Invisible, a film directed by David Macián, will be playing at Zumzeig in Barcelona on June 14, 2017.Eleven workers belonging to different sectors are seen performing vari…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 01:38AM

‘Powidoki’ at Verdi Barcelona by Blouin Artinfo

'Powidoki', a biography film directed by the great Polish director Andrzej Wajda, will be screened at Verdi, Barcelona on June 30, 2017.The film follows the story of Wladyslaw Strz…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 01:35AM

‘Repulsion’ at Reflet Médicis, Paris by Blouin Artinfo

'Repulsion', the 1965 British psychological horror film directed by Roman Polanski, is being screened at Reflet Médicis in Paris, through June 13, 2017.Carol Ledoux is a…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 01:22AM

Los Angeles Theater Review: RED FLAGS (Capital W at the Hollywood Fringe Festival) by Tony Frankel

FLAGGED DOWN Who hasn’t walked away from some bad dates thinking, “Jesus, that was like being in a play.” Well, now Capital W — a theater company that offers unconve…

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 01:22AM

‘Purple Rain’ at Max Linder Panorama, Paris by Blouin Artinfo

'Purple Rain', a 1984 American rock musical drama film directed by Albert Magnoli, will be playing at Max Linder Panorama in Paris on June 20, 2017.The film follows the story of a …

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 01:18AM

‘Les vacances de Monsieur Hulot’ at Cinema - Club de l'Etoile Paris Wagram by Blouin Artinfo

'Les vacances de Monsieur Hulot', a 1953 French comedy film starring and directed by Jacques Tati, is playing at Cinema - Club de l'Etoile Paris Wagram, through September 5, 2017.T…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 01:14AM

‘Born to Be Blue’ at Yorck Kinogruppe, Berlin by Blouin Artinfo

'Born to Be Blue', an internationally co-produced drama film directed, produced and written by Robert Budreau, will be screening at Yorck Kinogruppe in Berlin from June 8, 2017.The…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 01:07AM

Never Have I Ever: Psychic Edition with Medium Tyler Henry by Young Hollywood

Never Have I Ever: Psychic Edition with Medium Tyler Henry The Hollywood Medium himself, Tyler Henry, returns to the YH Studio where we play a little game of "Never Have I Ever" with him... …

SOURCE: Young Hollywood at 01:00AM
Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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WATCH: Dance Novice Tyler Mount Learns Tony-Nominated Choreography from Come From Away

Tony-nominated choreographer Kelly Devine teaches Playbill a section of her routine from “Heave Away.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36AM

25 DAYS OF TONYS: How The Great Comet Team Created a Unified Vision for the Tony-Nominated Musical

Sit down with some of the nominees from Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 for a behind the scenes look at what it takes to create a groundbreaking production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36AM

Cher Announces Musical Based on Her Life Coming to Broadway in 2018 by Tolly Wright

Imagine if you could turn back time and see Cher’s entire life and career flash before your eyes from the comfort of a massive theater. Well, that could be your reality come 2018. On Tuesd…

SOURCE: Vulture at 12:28AM

Ways to keep your choreography fresh

Maybe the biggest struggle for choreographers is keeping choreography fresh, new, innovative and exciting. Dance is ever evolving and changing, and keeping up with new trends (or creating ne…

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 12:00AM

FROM THE ARCHIVES: The Historic Interview with Broadway’s Original Blanche DuBois by Colette Dowling

In this 1983 interview, Jessica Tandy gets deeply personal about her approach to acting and why she doesn’t consider actors “creators.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

IN THE STUDIO: Learn the Tony-Nominated Choreography From Broadway’s Come From Away by Ruthie Fierberg

Follow along with Tyler Mount as Tony nominee Kelly Devine teaches him the routine to “Heave Away.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

25 DAYS OF TONYS: How The Great Comet Team Created a Unified Vision for the Best Musical Nominee by Ruthie Fierberg

Josh Groban, director Rachel Chavkin, and more Great Comet creators talk about their 12-time Tony-nominated show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

What Does Tony Nominee Johanna Day Require In Her Dressing Room? by Ruthie Fierberg

The star of Sweat gives us a tour of her dressing room oasis and what she needs offstage to succeed onstage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Revival of Horton Foote’s The Traveling Lady Begins June 7 by Olivia Clement

The 1955 play is revived at the Cherry Lane Theatre Off-Broadway featuring Tony winner Karen Ziemba.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Broadway's 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' semi-sweet and nutty by Maria Sciullo / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

NEW YORK — Like a Wonka candy bar, this bit of musical theater contains nuts.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 12:00AM

Ethan Hawke, Sally Hawkins And Aisling Walsh On 'Maudie' by WNYC

Director Aisling Walsh joins us to discuss her new film “Maudie,” along with Sally Hawkins and Ethan Hawke. The movie tells the true story of Maude Lewis, a Nova Scotian artist in the 19…

SOURCE: WNYC at 12:00AM

Finding Solutions for Technical Difficulties - How one contemporary performing arts institution is giving artists the support they need

How one contemporary performing arts institution is giving artists the support they need---For traditional theatrical productions, tech week serves as a critical period when lights, sound, s…

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

IMPRESSIONS: "Radical Bodies" - An Evening of Dances by Anna Halprin, Simone Forti and Yvonne Rainer at Hunter College by The Dance Enthusiast

In IMPRESSIONS: "Radical Bodies" - An Evening of Dances by Anna Halprin, Simone Forti and Yvonne Rainer at Hunter College, "When 'The Paper Dance' was performed at Hunter College in 1967, t…

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 12:00AM

IMPRESSIONS: Ivy Baldwin Dance's "Keen [No.2]" at Abrons Art Center by The Dance Enthusiast

In IMPRESSIONS: Ivy Baldwin Dance's Keen [No.2] at Abrons Art Center, "A behemoth sculpture suspends from the theater’s fly system like a shrine, evoking billowy peonies, dripping stalag…

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 12:00AM

IN THE STUDIO: Dance Novice Tyler Mount Tries to Learn the Tony-Nominated Choreography From Broadway’s Come From Away by Ruthie Fierberg

Follow along as Tony nominee Kelly Devine teaches him the routine to “Heave Away.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM