Sunday, September 10, 2017 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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For 16th Street Theater, a season of troubled men, women in uniform by Hedy Weiss

The 2018 lineup features work by Chicago writers Ike Holter, Aline Lathrop and J. Joseph Cox, along with Kathleen Cahill and Sean Christopher Lewis.

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 11:50PM

Review: Sexual Assault as Both History Lesson and Satire by Jesse Green

The playwright Michael Yates Crowley mixes unlikely genres in “The Rape of the Sabine Women, by Grace B. Matthias.”

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:18PM

Review: The Rape of the Sabine Women, by Grace B. Matthias

Michael Yates Crowley presents his world premiere comedic drama with the Playwrights Realm.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00PM
Sunday, September 10, 2017 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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La Fanciulla del West (New York City Opera) by Victor Gluck, Editor-In-Chief

The newly reconstituted New York City Opera opened its second full season with a shared production of Puccini’s rarely performed "La Fanciulla del West" created in collaboration with the T…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 10:44PM

Theatre Review: ‘In the Heights’ at Olney Theatre Center by Steve Charing

Qué gran espectáculo! Any successful musical offers at least one great moment for audiences to remember.  Kicking off the 2017-18 Season, the Olney Theatre Center partnering with the Roun…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 10:24PM

Lady Gaga taking a ‘rest’ from music after finishing tour by Kate Feldman

Lady Gaga’s taking some time for herself.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 10:02PM
Sunday, September 10, 2017 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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Theatre Review: ‘The Wizard of Hip’ at MetroStage by Katie Gaab

Thomas W. Jones II’s “The Wizard of Hip (or When in Doubt Slam Dunk)” has been around for nearly as long as I’ve lived, but age is an insignificant number. Hip is the life measuremen…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 09:45PM

Bruno Mars filming TV special at Apollo Theater by Kate Feldman

Bruno Mars has taken his Uptown Funk to the Apollo Theater.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 09:12PM
Sunday, September 10, 2017 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Adelaide Fringe unleashes official poster for 2018 festival by Arts Review

Chosen from more than 300 submissions, a colourful, crowned canine will take centre stage as the winning design for the 2018 Adelaide Fringe’s official poster. Created by Sydney-based grap…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 08:48PM

Dave Chappelle (‘SNL’) shockingly wins Creative Art Emmy for Best Comedy Guest Actor! by Daniel Montgomery

There were three men in the running for Best Comedy Guest Actor from “Saturday Night Live”: Dave Chappelle, Tom Hanks, and Lin-Manuel Miranda. Of those three, Chappelle was the o…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 08:47PM

Snap-happy youngsters capture life in the city by Arts Review

Twenty images captured by some of Sydney’s youngest photographers have been selected as finalists in the City of Sydney’s annual Little Sydney Lives photography competition. Images of na…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 08:30PM

"The Baroness: Isak Dinesen's Final Affair" Not Romantic Enough; The Dzieci Company's Shipping Container 'Makbet" (Yes, Canned "Ma by David Finkle

There are people who excel at spotting others in psychological need and exploiting them. They’re experts in enthralling mercilessly

SOURCE: Huffington Post at 08:28PM

"The Baroness: Isak Dinesen's Final Affair" Not Romantic Enough; The Dzieci Company's Shipping Container 'Makbet" (Yes, Canned "Ma by David Finkle

There are people who excel at spotting others in psychological need and exploiting them. They’re experts in enthralling mercilessly

SOURCE: www.huffpost.com at 08:28PM

"The Baroness: Isak Dinesen's Final Affair" Not Romantic Enough; The Dzieci Company's Shipping Container 'Makbet" (Yes, Canned "Ma by David Finkle

There are people who excel at spotting others in psychological need and exploiting them. They’re experts in enthralling mercilessly

SOURCE: Huffington Post at 08:28PM

Theatre News: Baltimore Rock Opera Society, BROS by April Forrer

I recently had the opportunity to have a chat Aran Keating, Artistic Director and one of the 5 Founding members, from Baltimore Rock Opera Society (BROS) and I’m glad I did. For years I ha…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 08:18PM
Sunday, September 10, 2017 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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New composition for a grand old dame by Arts Review

One of the largest instruments of its kind in the world that has entertained audiences young and old for more than a century is about to enter a new world of music. To celebrate the magnific…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 07:59PM

THE RAPE OF THE SABINE WOMEN, BY GRACE B. MATTHIAS - Talkin' Broadways Review by Howard Miller

It is awfully difficult to pull off a satire about sexual assault without underplaying or overplaying your hand.

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 07:25PM
Sunday, September 10, 2017 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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VIDEO: Kristen Bell Sings FROZEN Tune for Hurricane Irma Evacuees by BroadwayWorld

Kristen Bell visited Meadow Woods MS in Orlando and helped boost morale for the Hurricane Irma evacuees with a little tune from the Disney hit FROZEN. Check out the video, via Meadow Woods M…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:33PM

Hurricane Irma Causes More Movie Theater Closures as Storm Makes Second Landfall by Maane Khatchatourian

Now a Category 3 hurricane, Hurricane Irma made a second landfall in Florida on Sunday, hitting Marco Island on the southwest coast, near Naples, after inundating the Florida Keys. Packing 1…

SOURCE: Variety at 06:16PM

VIDEO: Rachel McAdams is Hoping for an Invitation to See MEAN GIRLS: THE MUSICAL by BroadwayWorld

Rachel McAdams, had a hefty career before her role in Mean Girls, but the Tina Fey helmed film certainly catapulted her over the top. Now the star tells Entertainment Weekly she can't wait t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:04PM
Sunday, September 10, 2017 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Me the People by Sandi Durell

    by Marcina Zaccaria   Me the People is a hilarious, song and dance review through the Trump Administration. Held together by four strong musical theater actors, this polit…

SOURCE: theaterpizzazz.com at 05:20PM

Music Preview: The Wood Brothers — Broad Support for Their Eclectic Sound by Arts Fuse Editor

The Wood Brothers are giving Massachusetts audiences plenty of opportunities to catch them live.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 05:04PM
Sunday, September 10, 2017 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Review: ‘In the Heights’ at Olney Theatre Center (in a co-production with Round House Theatre) by Lisa Traiger

In a week that began with the repeal of DACA — Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals – what better way to end it than with a musical about dreamers. For those children – many now …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 04:40PM

Los Angeles Theater Review: DAYTONA (Rogue Machine at the Met Theatre) by Samuel Garza Bernstein

HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT One of the brilliant things about Oliver Cotton’s Daytona, is how his dialogue both reveals and conceals at the same time. “Billy, are you in trouble?” Joe (Georg…

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 04:32PM

Review: ‘A House with No Walls’ at Old Academy Players in Philadelphia by Neal Newman

Confederate statues are toppled because they ignite memories of slavery. Colleges are compelled to rename buildings because their namesakes turned out to be slaveholders. Theater companies m…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 04:25PM

The Komagata Maru Incident: An important story that needs better telling by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Stratford play deals with historical issues very relevant today, but this production doesn’t do them justice

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 04:21PM
Sunday, September 10, 2017 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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2017 Philadelphia Fringe Festival Review: ‘Hello Blackout!’ by New Paradise Laboratories at The Drake by Tim Dunleavy

The cast of Hello Blackout! spends a lot of time in the dark. In the opening moments of the show, lights slowly fade up and we faintly see five people staggered across the stage. They’re …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 03:48PM

Coming Attractions: September 10 through 26 — What Will Light Your Fire by Arts Fuse Editor

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

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 03:24PM

Chef: Come Dine With Us review – hilarious and utterly meaningless culinary showdown by Stephanie Convery

Audience involvement is required to stage everything from first dates to a noodle-dough-pillow assault in this ludicrous showFrom the opening minutes of Chef: Come Dine With Us, the audience…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:12PM
Sunday, September 10, 2017 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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'Rock of Ages' is still nothin' but a good time at Drury Lane by Chris Jones

Not long from now, seniors in retirement homes will be head-banging to Whitesnake. A change in the menu in the dining room will risk a spontaneous chorus of "We're Not Gonna Take It," twisti…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 02:50PM

Children's Theatre Company Releases Statement on Michael Friedman; His New Musical THE ABOMINABLES to Premiere 9/15 by BroadwayWorld

Children's Theatre Company CTC released the following statement today upon hearing of the death of composer Michael Friedman, who was currently writing music and lyrics for The Abominables, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:42PM

ICYMI: Watch Sierra Boggess Soak Up the Sun on BroadwayWorld Live! by BroadwayWorld

Just last week, BroadwayWorld took you to outdoorsto get up close and personal with the wonderful Sierra Boggess. Catch up by watching the our live chat in Central Parkwith our very own Stev…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:42PM

Michael Friedman, Co-Creator of ‘Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson,’ Dies at 41 by Michael Paulson

A versatile, cerebral and witty composer and lyricist, Mr. Friedman had a particular fascination with politics, which informed much of his work.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 02:18PM

The New Season of Theater: Listings for the Fall Season and Beyond by Steven McElroy

Creative adaptations abound, including Elevator Repair Service’s “Measure for Measure” and a musical of “The Honeymooners.” And don’t forget “Frozen.”

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 02:04PM

THE COMEDY OF ERRORS – Touring ★★★★★ by Helen McWilliams

This pub garden set version is inspired in that, for such a farcical piece, the surroundings lend themselves superbly to comings, goings and en route costume changes.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 02:00PM
Sunday, September 10, 2017 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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This Week on Broadway for September 10, 2017: Matt Cox by James Marino

Peter Filichia, Michael Portantiere, James Marino, and Jan Simpson talk with Matt Cox about his play Puffs or: Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic & Magic. We…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 01:11PM
Sunday, September 10, 2017 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Daisy Eagan, Lena Hall, Alice Ripley, Will Roland Join Living for Today Concert by Adam Hetrick

The benefit concert series that draws major Broadway talent to support a brighter tomorrow will celebrate its 10th anniversary on October 23.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:56PM

The Dream Lives On: West End’s ‘Dreamgirls’ by Matthew Wexler

The Broadway Blog jumps the pond to check out the first-ever London production of 'Dreamgirls.'

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 12:42PM

I Interview Playwrights Part 988: November Christine by Adam Szymkowicz

November Christine Hometown: That's a tough one. I was a military brat, born in Germany. We moved every two years til I was about 12. Most of my family now lives in Greenville, NC. Current…

SOURCE: ADAM SZYMKOWICZ at 12:24PM

Jack And Jill Plays - Part 25 - Just Monkeys by Adam Szymkowicz

About Jack and Jill Plays: This is a new thing I'm doing.  Posting a short play every day as long as I can.  This does not mean that I wrote this play today but I might have.  …

SOURCE: ADAM SZYMKOWICZ at 12:24PM

Exclusive Podcast: 'Behind the Curtain' Chats with the King of Obscure Showtunes, Michael Lavine by Behind The Curtain

If you are in the musical theatre business, chances are you have thanked heaven for the brilliance of Michael Lavine. While any one of us could easily go and pick up the scores to MY FAIR LA…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:24PM

Tony Awards and Hairspray Live! Win Creative Arts Emmy Awards by Adam Hetrick

NBC’s live broadcast of Hairspray picked up three honors during the first round of the 2017 Creative Arts Emmy Awards on September 9.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:20PM

Broadway Composer Michael Friedman Dead at 41 by Devon Ivie

Michael Friedman, a composer, lyricist, and integral member of New York’s theater community, has died, at the age of 41, from complications related to HIV/AIDS. A Saturday evening press re…

SOURCE: Vulture at 12:07PM

ISHQ THE MUSICAL – Sadler’s Wells by Shanine Salmon

I loved the pre-recorded classical Punjabi songs and much of the live singing. The choreography, performed by an enthusiastic cast, was an entertaining mixture of classical and contemporary …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PM
Sunday, September 10, 2017 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Come From Away by Michael Portantiere

 Original Broadway Cast, 2017 (The Musical Company) Alhough they’ve been a songwriting team for years, husband and wife David Hein and Irene Sankoff made their Broadway debut with the mus…

SOURCE: castalbumreviews.com at 11:53AM

Philly Fringe 2017: Frank Perri Live presents ‘Mesmerized’ by Alaina Mabaso

In his “comedy hypnosis” show, Frank Perri proves his unsettling grasp on strangers’ minds, but what if hypnosis is more common than we think? Alaina Mabaso reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 11:51AM

2017 Philadelphia Fringe Festival Review: ‘United’ by The Revivalists at the Betsy Ross House by Deb Miller

Performed in the candlelit courtyard of the historic Betsy Ross House and opening in the 2017 Fringe on September 9 – the same date, in 1776, that the Second Continental Congress decl…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:41AM

Bright Star by Michael Portantiere

Original Broadway Cast, 2016 (Ghostlight) Steve Martin is a man of many talents: actor, playwright, stand up comic, novelist. And here, with Edie Brickell as his collaborator, he adds musica…

SOURCE: castalbumreviews.com at 11:37AM

Upcoming Equity Auditions Sunday, Sep. 10 by Audition Roundup

Updated this week Check out upcoming Equity Auditions from Sunday, September 10, 2017 for both productions in your area and around the country including whatwhenwhere and how to audition

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:18AM

Podcast Episode 129 – Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award Winner, Tom Kitt

Tom Kitt’s story could be a movie. He was a child prodigy. While in college he meets the woman who will become his wife, and the writing partner who will help secure this place in mus…

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

Podcast Episode 129 – Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award Winner, Tom Kitt

Tom Kitt’s story could be a movie. He was a child prodigy. While in college he meets the woman who will become his wife, and the writing partner who will help secure his place in musi…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00AM
Sunday, September 10, 2017 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Philly Fringe 2017: Philadelphia Artists’ Collective’s ‘Iphigenia at Aulis’ by Toby Zinman

Philadelphia Artists Collective's adaptation of Euripides's 'Iphigenia at Aulis' finds itself adrift. Toby Zinman reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 10:52AM

To the moon? The Paper Mill is about to take a big gamble on 'The Honeymooners' by Natalie Pompilio | For Nj Advance Media

The esteemed Playhouse kicks off the 2017-18 season Sept. 28

SOURCE: NJ.com at 10:30AM

Show of the Week: Jen Kirkman by Webmaster

Comedian and author Jen Kirkman is coming to NYC with brand new comedy shows on her "All New Material, Girl" Tour at the Highline Ballroom (September 21st) in Manhattan and The Bel…

SOURCE: culturecatch.com at 10:26AM

The Arts on Stamps of the World — September 10 by Doug Briscoe

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

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 10:24AM

Groundhog Day by Michael Portantiere

Original Broadway Cast, 2017 (Masterworks Broadway/Broadway Records) After the immense artistic and commercial success of Matilda, Tim Minchin turned his efforts next towards adapting the be…

SOURCE: castalbumreviews.com at 10:10AM

BWW TV: Go Inside the Rehearsal Room with the Company of the LOVE NEVER DIES National Tour! by Tv - On The Road

Andrew Lloyd Webber's Love Never Dies, the spellbinding sequel to The Phantom of the Opera, will make its North American premiere on Wednesday, October 25 in Detroit, MI, following technical…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:06AM

Podcast Episode 129 – Tom Kitt

  Tom Kitt’s story could be a movie. He was a child prodigy. While in college he meets the woman who will become his wife, and the writing partner who will help secure his place …

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 10:00AM

BRITNEY SPEARS: THE CABARET – The Other Palace by Laura Kressly

There’s a song for every Britney phase and mistake, combined with anecdotes (both fact and fiction). At times, it even manages to be a little bit poignant, but ultimately it’s fast-paced…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00AM

Remembering Michael Friedman: Interview from the earliest days of 'Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson' by Los Angeles Times Staff Writer

Michael Friedman, the composer best known for his Broadway musical “Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson,” died Saturday at age 41 of complications from AIDS, according to the Public Theater in …

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 10:00AM
Sunday, September 10, 2017 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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70th Annual Tony Awards Takes Home an Emmy; Hairspray Live! Also Wins Big by Andy Lefkowitz

Classy! The 70th Annual Tony Awards telecast took home the Emmy Award for Best Special Class Program at the Creative Arts Emmys ceremony on September 9. NBC's Hairspray Live! took home t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:48AM

New-look LouFest gives music fans an enhanced experience by Valerie Schremp Hahn St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Things were going so well, festival partner Mike Van Hee said, they might consider the Muny spot again next year.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 09:36AM

At Art Fair in Clayton, some artists worry about the hurricane at home by Robert Patrick St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Some selling wares under sunny skies here are constantly checking in on their relatives and homes in Florida.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 09:36AM

For Grandparents Day: Ten Codger Cops by Trav S.D.

The Sunday after Labor Day is designated Grandparents Day; we observe it by taking a look at ten police/ detective characters played by late-career actors to the delight of their usually equ…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:24AM

Reimagining the Classics at the Minnesota Fringe by HowlRound

By Robert Hubbard. Robert Hubbard reports on reimagining Shakespeare at the Minnesota Fringe Festival.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 09:15AM

Dan Gilroy Returns to Toronto With Denzel Washington in ‘Roman J. Israel, Esq.’ (EXCLUSIVE) by Kristopher Tapley

The last time Dan Gilroy brought a film to the Toronto Film Festival he had “Nightcrawler” in tow, a dark urban drama focused on a nocturnal bottom-feeding stringer who peddles h…

SOURCE: Variety at 09:00AM

The week ahead in L.A. dance, Sept. 10-17: Laguna Dance Festival and more by Matt Cooper

Fall Festival Katie Critchlow and Christopher Sellars of Utah’s Ballet West perform as part of this showcase presented by Ballet Repertory Theatre. Golden West College, Mainstage Theater, …

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 09:00AM

Album Review: Love Never Dies (2010 Concept Album) by Ian Foster

The Coney Island setting undercuts any attempt to get close to the gothic horror of the opera house, the 'freak show' elements are desperately tame there. The swerves into rock are ill-advis…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM
Sunday, September 10, 2017 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Picasso on the Beach, Venice — an irresistible show

The Guggenheim brilliantly illuminates a pivotal moment in the artist’s development

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 08:07AM

Last Night of the Proms — firmly in the old tradition

Rousing Sibelius, cabaret-style Weill and — of course — the National Anthem brought the 2017 season to a close

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 08:06AM

BWW's On This Day - September 10, 2017

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

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:06AM

ZIGGER ZAGGER – Wilton’s Music Hall ★★★★ by Olivia Mitchell

Watching the entire performance, I was blown away by the ensemble moments that were dotted throughout.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:00AM
Sunday, September 10, 2017 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Guillermo del Toro scoops the Golden Lion at Venice

‘The Shape of Water’ was one of the few contenders to unite critics at this year’s film festival

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 07:28AM

NEWS: Sex Worker’s Opera embarks on UK tour in November by Emma Clarendon

Originally devised in 2014, the award-winning Sex Worker's Opera will be embarking on its first UK tour, following successful runs at venues across the UK, Ireland and Greece.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM

Bad Dog Theatre revisits improv hits Toronto, I Love You and La Grande Jatte by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Also on the Top Ticket, Miss at the new Assembly Theatre and Fall for Dance North at Union Station.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 07:00AM
Sunday, September 10, 2017 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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ISHQ THE MUSICAL – Sadler’s Wells ❤❤ by Emma Clarendon

Based on the legend of Heer Ranjha, ISHQ is a musical filled with dazzling costumes and is visually beautiful and creative to look at – but is let down by poor sound and a script which doe…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:00AM
Sunday, September 10, 2017 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Eddie Izzard: ‘Everything I do in life is trying to get my mother back’ by Tim Adams

Eddie Izzard relishes a challenge. The transgender hero has done standup in French and German, run dozens of marathons, and is now in a period drama with Judi Dench. But, he reveals, hi…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:36AM

Xander Parish: ‘I feel adopted by the Russians – if I met the right girl I might settle there’ by Interview By Luke Jennings

The Yorkshire-born principal dancer at St Petersburg’s Mariinsky Ballet on cricket, homesickness, his new life abroad – and performing back in HullXander Parish, 31, is a principal dance…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:36AM

Quizzes: Test your theatre knowledge: Whose line is it anyway?

See if you can work out which character said these lines in which show

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:12AM

Puttin’ on the Ritz by Arts Review

Whether it was the charisma of special guest, Rob Mills, or the promise of some spectacular song and dance, Puttin on the Ritz drew a capacity audience to the Canberra Theatre for its one-ni…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 05:10AM

DEADLINE DAY – Theatre N16 by Daniel Perks

It’s the end of the transfer window – Deadline Day. Tensions are running high as clubs, players and agents alike attempt to make the best of the opportunity to switch up their teams and …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:00AM
Sunday, September 10, 2017 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Peter Brook: Tip of the Tongue review - the wisdom of a great theatre-maker by Peter Brook

'Reflections on Language and Meaning' - on Shakespeare and the 'empty space', and thinking between English and FrenchA long time ago when I was very young, a voice hidden…

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 03:36AM

Follies review – a stupendous Sondheim revival by Kate Kellaway

Olivier, LondonImelda Staunton leads an evening of star turns in this glittering, bittersweet dissection of midlife regret, brilliantly directed by Dominic CookeFollies is like a distinctive…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:33AM

One Day, Maybe review – time travel in a car park by Kate Kellaway

King William House, HullRevolt meets retail in 80s South Korea in this dazzling, thought-provoking production from dreamthinkspeakOne Day, Maybe is an unusual, intimidating and thought-provo…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:33AM

The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas review – pirouetting SS officers? by Luke Jennings

West Yorkshire Playhouse, LeedsNorthern Ballet’s adaptation of John Boyne’s Holocaust novel is strongly performed but profoundly misconceivedA ballet that takes the Holocaust as its subj…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:33AM

Review: ‘Two Trains Running’ at Spotlighters Theatre by Wendi Winters

Okay, I’ll say it: the production of August Wilson’s Two Trains Running is so packed with dynamic performances under the direction of the multi-faceted Fuzz Roark, it threatens to explod…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 03:20AM

Review: ‘An inspector Calls’ at the Laurel Mill Playhouse by Susan Brall

An Inspector Calls, by J.B. Priestly, is currently playing at Laurel Mill Playhouse, produced by Maureen Rogers and directed by Ilene Chalmers. Priestly was from the working class, albeit wh…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 03:15AM
Sunday, September 10, 2017 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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The Suitcase review – despair and discrimination in 50s South Africa by Clare Brennan

Hull Truck theatre, HullJohannesburg company Market Theatre delivers a universal message about prejudice from the story of a couple fleeing their village for the cityIt’s appropriate that …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:18AM
Sunday, September 10, 2017 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Review: ‘Dreamgirls’ at Toby’s Dinner Theatre by John Harding

Dreamgirls has followed the summer’s closet full of Dreamcoats into Toby’s Dinner Theatre of Columbia. That’s a lot of dreams, providing plenty of rich musical memories for theater fan…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:57AM

“Art is what survives from protest movements.” RIP theater composer Michael Friedman, 41 by New York Theater

it would be to sum up the talent of composer, lyricist, dramaturg, artistic director,  political activist and theater visionary Michael Friedman -- and how great the loss his early death.

SOURCE: New York Theater at 01:27AM

Final Bow: Final Bow: Corey Cott Prepares for Life as a Bandstand Veteran

Cott measures his Broadway run in visits from war heroes, old piano teachers, and a brand-new baby boy.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00AM
Sunday, September 10, 2017 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Mermaid review – muddled Hans Christian Andersen reimagining by Lyn Gardner

Richmond theatre, LondonShared Experience’s modern update of the Little Mermaid has a seductive dreaminess, but there’s far too much going on to successfully re-empower the characterTher…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:06AM

Liz Callaway Sings the ’60s with The Beat Goes On in NYC September 10 by Robert Viagas

The singer-actor returns to Feinstein’s/54 Below for a last peek at the summer of love.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Me and Ella Star Andrea Frierson Warms Up for Broadway Jazz Session by Robert Viagas

Russ Kaplan and his eight-piece band host monthly showtune concerts at Green Room 42.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

9 Tips for Attending the Award-Winning Sleep No More by Ruthie Fierberg

What you need to know before you go to the McKittrick Hotel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

The Rape of the Sabine Women, by Grace B. Matthias Opens Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

Michael Yates Crowley’s dark comedy looks at rape culture in America.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

How Second Stage Become a Hotbed for Tony-Winning Work by Harry Haun

The Off-Broadway house behind New York premieres of Jitney and Dear Evan Hansen will soon be represented on Broadway, itself.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

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