Friday, October 27, 2017 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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Take a Look at Matthew Bourne’s The Red Shoes at New York City Center by Marc J. Franklin

The production, which made its New York premiere after sold-out runs in the U.K., began performances October 26.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42PM

The Broadway.com Show: Celebrate Opening Night of M. Butterfly With Clive Owen, Julie Taymor and More by Broadway.com

Clive Owen, Jin Ha, Julie Taymor and David Henry Hwang reflect on M. Butterfly on its opening night. 

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:42PM

Photo Coverage: Ali Ewoldt and Matt Doyle Rehearse for New York Pops Debut! by Stephen Sorokoff

On October 27, 2017 at 800PM, The New York Pops, led by Music Director Steven Reineke, will open its 35th season at Carnegie Hall's Stern AuditoriumPerelman Stage, with a concert celebrating…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:24PM
Friday, October 27, 2017 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Original Star of THE PAJAMA GAME, Janis Paige, Recalls Hollywood Golden Age Abuses by BroadwayWorld

In a new first person essay for The Hollywood Reporter, Janis Paige, the original star of the musical, The Pajama Game, recalls an attempted rape perpetrated upon her during Hollywood's Gold…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:33PM

So cold: Kristen Bell's daughter is dressing like 'Frozen's' Queen Elsa for Halloween by Usa Today, Usa Today

'A Bad Moms Christmas' star Kristen Bell, a.k.a. Princess Anna from 'Frozen,' says her daughter is dressing up as co-star Queen Elsa for Halloween.    …

SOURCE: USA Today at 10:15PM

Denis O’Hare embraces the ‘wicked’ side of horror icon Poe by Robert Rorke

American Masters: Edgar Allan Poe: Buried Alive Monday, 9 p.m., PBS On series such as “True Blood” and “American Horror Story,” actor Denis O’Hare has proven his affinity for roles…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 10:04PM

Review: This One’s For The Girls by Elyse Trevers

What songs make up the soundtrack of your life?  Do the hit songs of the last century reflect the moods of the times and attitude towards women? That was the question writer Dorothy Marcic …

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 10:00PM
Friday, October 27, 2017 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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Aden Theatre Company presents Michael Hollinger and Robert Maggio’s ‘Touchtones’ by Mark Cofta

Michael Hollinger and Robert Maggio's new musical, TouchTones,at the Arden Theatre Company, gently mocks pre-internet phone sex and abstinence vows while celebrating good ol' virginity. Mark…

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 09:30PM

'The Red Shoes': Theater Review by David Rooney

Director-choreographer Matthew Bourne reimagines the classic Powell and Pressburger dance drama as a sumptuous full-length ballet, set to the music of Bernard Herrmann.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:22PM

‘This One’s For The Girls’ Opens Today by Stagelight

THIS ONE’S FOR THE GIRLS isn’t just for the girls! This “rocking, soulful and non-stop brilliant” new musical (Stage Scene LA) looks at the role of women over the past 100+ years thr…

SOURCE: StageLight Magazine at 09:22PM

Vella Lovell on Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, The Big Sick, and Heather’s Future in West Covina by Jackson McHenry

On Friday night’s episode of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Rebecca Bunch’s wisecracking roommate Heather is dragged into the spotlight: After spending eight years in community college, she finall…

SOURCE: Vulture at 09:00PM

Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Recap: Loony, Loony, Loony by Allie Pape

Even in the depths of its third season, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend still finds new ways to surprise. Every time it seems that the show is going to rest too much on the charms of its ensemble, it do…

SOURCE: Vulture at 09:00PM
Friday, October 27, 2017 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Theatre Review: ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ at Iron Crow Theatre by April Forrer

Iron Crow Theatre’s production of “The Rocky Horror Show” runs only during October 26 – 31, 2017, and I was lucky to get in for opening night! Directed by Artistic Director and C…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 08:15PM

‘Hamilton’ Education Program Brings New Energy to Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hit Musical by Rebecca Rubin

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s sensation “Hamilton” certainly no longer needs an introduction, but its expanding education program is breathing new life into the universally acclaime…

SOURCE: Variety at 08:02PM

Review: ‘This One’s for the Girls’ at St. Luke’s Theatre by Deb Miller

Sociological research project meets PPT lecture meets jukebox musical in Professor and Playwright Dorothy Marcic’s This One’s for the Girls, produced by William Franzblau at St. Luke’s…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:00PM
Friday, October 27, 2017 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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The Broadway.com Show: Meet the Stars of Once on This Island, Celebrate M. Butterfly, Dance Through Life with Wicked & More by Broadway.com

See Wicked dancers in action, attend the opening night of M. Butterfly, meet the stars of Once on This Island and more.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:54PM

Photo Flash: Laura Osnes, Nikki M. James, and More Turn Out to Announce New Broadway Cares Partnership by BroadwayWorld

Broadway CaresEquity Fights AIDS has announced a partnership with the fashion line La Perla. This weekend, from October 27-29, La Perla will donate a percentage of all North America La Perla…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:54PM

Tony Goldwyn, John Wells on Why They’re Playing Their Part in MPTF by Debra Birnbaum

For Tony Goldwyn, working with the Motion Picture and Television Fund is the family business. The “Scandal” star’s grandfather was involved in starting the MPTF, and his fa…

SOURCE: Variety at 07:52PM

Nick Blaemire, Jessica Vosk and More Set for Amas Readings of BREAD AND ROSES Musical by Broadwayworld Jr

Based on the film inspired by true events, BREAD AND ROSES is the story of a young undocumented Mexican woman who crosses the U.S. border and risks it all in her fight for a living wage, equ…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:06PM
Friday, October 27, 2017 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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The Final Girl by Vanessa Cate

The Final Girl Reviewed by Vanessa Cate The School of Night Through November 4 Christopher Johnson has written a cinematic ode to classic horror flick fare. The play lets you know immediatel…

SOURCE: stageraw.com at 06:42PM

Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Brittain Ashford by Broadway.com

Brittain Ashford stops by Broadway.com HQ to chat about Ghost Quartet and more with Matt Rodin.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:42PM

Beyond Wonderful! Meet Wicked's Gravity-Defying Ensemble by Broadway.com

Wicked celebrates 14 years on Broadway on October 30. The spellbinding blockbuster enchants audiences with its inventive story, soaring score, powerhouse performers, dazzling sets, swankifie…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:42PM

Kaidan Project: Walls Grow Thin by Vanessa Cate

Kaidan Project: Walls Grow Thin Reviewed by Vanessa Cate East West Players & Rogue Artists Ensemble Through November 5 It is the joining of two disparate elements that so enticed me to s…

SOURCE: stageraw.com at 06:25PM

Podcast Roundup: Best Broadway Podcast's for the Week of Oct. 23rd featuring Jessica Vosk, Matthew James Thomas, THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA, Ken Page, an by Matt Tamanini

Here at BroadwayWorld, we love podcasts So, starting today, we are going to be rounding up the best episodes of our favorite theatrical podcasts every week, so you can find them all in one p…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:24PM

This Weekend: Birds of North America Opens at BETC by Elisa Wiseman

Bird-watching, family dynamics, and habitat destruction mingle in a unique play showing at the Boulder Ensemble Theater through November 12. The post This Weekend: <em>Birds of North A…

SOURCE: www.5280.com at 06:20PM

Exclusive: Post-“Logan Lucky” Steven Soderbergh Plots Next Film, “High Flying Bird” by Roger Friedman

For those of us who loved “Logan Lucky” the summer, it’s really good to hear that Steven Soderbergh is plotting his next Categories: Featured Movies Theater(Read more..…

SOURCE: ShowBiz 411 at 06:06PM

Photo Flash: First Look at Goodman Theatre's Yasmina's Necklace

Ann Filmer directs Rohina Malik's play about a young Iraqi artist.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM

Theater News: York Theatre Company Announces Cast for Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala

The evening will honor Fantasticks composers Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM

Review: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

The world inside a young man's head comes to life in an intimate production.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM
Friday, October 27, 2017 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Smash’s Josh Safran Is Making a New Musical TV Show – Hit List Lives! by Jackson McHenry

For those of you who have spent the last long, cold, four years mourning the end of NBC’s Smash, good news: The show’s season two showrunner Josh Safran is making a new musical TV show. …

SOURCE: Vulture at 05:55PM

Music Video: Waitress Tour Star Desi Oakley Sings 'What Baking Can Do' by Broadway.com

Waitress—The Musical's Desi Oakley sings "What Baking Can Do" from the national tour of the hit Broadway production.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:36PM

Review: Mesquite, NV by Aron Canter

The dark consequences of politics and a failing economy take center stage in the Workshop Theater’s production of Mesquite, NV, by Leegrid Stevens, directed by Thomas Coté. Bouncy text an…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 05:28PM

The Magic Mike Musical Will Have a Number for the Straight Guys, Too by Tolly Wright

Broadway … it’s not just for gays anymore! The long delayed Magic Mike musical is definitely still happening (with lap dances), and it won’t be just an expensive male strip show with s…

SOURCE: Vulture at 05:17PM

Photo Flash: Andrew Lloyd Webber and Glenn Slater Visit LOVE NEVER DIES Opening in Detroit by BroadwayWorld

Andrew Lloyd Webber Composer and Glenn Slater Book amp Lyrics joined the cast of the national tour of Love Never Dies on stage Wednesday night October 25, 2017 during the official tour openi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:12PM

Tyranny and resistance: Albert Camus' 1948 drama 'L’État de siège' carries new relevance by Charles McNulty

The theater excited Albert Camus’ communal instincts as a writer, but the stage wasn’t the ideal medium for his brand of political existentialism. “Caligula” is perhaps his most full…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 05:10PM

Review: A Beautiful Nightmare by Michael Block

By Michael BlockJackie Cox was recently crowned the winner of So You Think You Can Drag All Stars. I Dream of Jackie 2 is proof why she won. Returning to the Laurie Beechman with a sequel to…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 05:06PM

Falsettos by Billboard

Composer Bill Finn, along with actors Andrew Rannells, Brandon Uranowitz and Tracie Thoms, chat about the groundbreaking musical, its Broadway revival, and its "Live from Lincoln Center" bro…

SOURCE: play.acast.com at 05:00PM
Friday, October 27, 2017 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Review: Opera Atelier’s The Marriage of Figaro a pleasant surprise by Lydia Perovic

One goes to an Opera Atelier production knowing what to expect, this Figaro, however, is different

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 04:27PM

Take Flight on the Wings of a Butterfly in This Red Carpet Challenge from the Opening Night of M. Butterfly by Broadway.com

Content producer Matt Rodin challenges the cast and guests of M. Butterfly to identify butterfly species. As always, hilarity ensues.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:24PM

Odds & Ends: Falsettos Revival Debuts on PBS & More by Broadway.com

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. Falsettos Debuts on PBS What more can I say? The Tony-nommed revival of William Finn and James Lapine's Falsettos …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:24PM

‘Head over Heels’ aiming for Broadway’s 2018 to 2019 season by Caitlin Huston

“Head Over Heels,” a musical featuring songs from the Go-Go’s, appears to be prepping for a Broadway debut next season. The musical posted an equity casting notice for roles th…

SOURCE: Broadway.News Subscription at 04:17PM

Betty Corwin to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award by American Theatre Editors

Corwin will be honored by the League of Professional Theatre Women for her work as the founder of the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive at the New York Public Library.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:13PM

Nominations Open for the 2017 BroadwayWorld Regional Awards! One Weekend Left! by BroadwayWorld

Nominations are NOW OPEN for the 2017 BroadwayWorld Regional Awards Regional productions, touring shows, community theatre and more are all included, honoring productions which opened betwee…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:04PM

BWW Exclusive: Ken Fallin Draws the Stage - TIME AND THE CONWAYS by Ken Fallin

BroadwayWorld has teamed up with renowned caricature artist Ken Fallin, a life-long theater enthusiast, who has drawn many Broadway and Off-Broadway productions. Below, check out his latest …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:04PM

James Monroe Iglehart to Join Moondrunk's 'Late Comet' Concert at Feinstein's/54 Below by BroadwayWorld

'The Late Comet' series at Feinstein's54 Below continues with Ashley Perez Flanagan amp Moondrunk with special guests, including Tony Award winner James Monroe Iglehart, on Saturday, Novembe…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:04PM

Beloved Stagedoor Manor Teacher Michael Larsen Passes Away by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld has just learned that Michael Larsen, beloved teacher at popular theatre summer camp Stagedoor Manor, has passed away.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:04PM

Judy Kaye, Norm Lewis, Frances Ruffelle, Christopher Sieber and More Set for York Theatre's 26th Annual Oscar Hammerstein Gala by BroadwayWorld

The York Theatre Company, dedicated to the development of new musicals and preserving musical gems from the past, has announced a line-up of Broadway performers who will honor legendary musi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:04PM

Film Preview: “Stranger Things” — Haunted by the 1980s by Arts Fuse Editor

The Brattle Theatre has come up with a specially-curated slate of films that honors the cinematic underpinnings of Netflix's Stranger Things.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 04:04PM

Music Preview: Boston Camerata’s “Liberty Tree” by Jonathan Blumhofer

There’s a remarkable breadth and depth, both textural and musical, to this collection of songs and dances that date back to the earliest years of the Republic.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 04:04PM

The Other Side of the Curtain: How Community-Engaged, Socially Conscious Theater Is Changing the Landscape of Performance in Chicago by Danielle Levsky

A look at how a handful of theater companies, performance troupes and community organizations are decentralizing narratives about where theater happens in Chicago.

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 04:00PM

Queen of Disco reigns again in La Jolla Playhouse's Donna Summer musical by James Hebert

Donna Summer ruled disco — and, for a time nearly four decades ago, the pop-music universe. Not everyone, of course, was wild about the dance-minded style that Summer helped turn into a de…

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 04:00PM
Friday, October 27, 2017 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Norm Lewis, Christopher Sieber, Betsy Wolfe, and More Will Celebrate Harvey Schmidt and Tom Jones by Andrew Gans

Schmidt and Jones will be honored with the 2017 Oscar Hammerstein Award in an evening directed by Richard Jay-Alexander.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:56PM

An Interview with Members of the St. Bart’s Players on ‘A Little Night Music’ by Courtney Marie

As part of their 90th Anniversary season, the St. Bart’s Players presents Sondheim’s A Little Night Music. New York’s longest running community theater group infuses new energy into th…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 03:46PM

Kinetics Dance Company presents IGNITE at Columbia’s Slayton House Theatre by Self-Post News

Howard County-based, professional Kinetics Dance Company unveils bold new work with its season-opening performance, IGNITE, at 8pm on Saturday evening, November 4th at Columbia’s Slayton H…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 03:45PM

Review: In Kiinalik: These Sharp Tools, collaboration produces beautiful music by J. Kelly Nestruck

Rather than focus on conflict, the show featuring a Northern and Southern artist opts for reconciliation

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 03:35PM

Review: ‘The Book of Mormon’ at The Kennedy Center by Wendi Winters

Just as Fiddler On The Roof, Cabaret, Porgy and Bess, and Hello Dolly! defined their generations, The Book of Mormon mirrors the zeitgeist of the Millennial Generation. It is often vulgar,…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 03:34PM

Matthew Bourne's ‘The Red Shoes’ fabulous, but pinch a bit by Joe Dziemianowicz

Matthew Bourne's ballet is wonderful but if you don't know the story you might get lost now and then.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 03:13PM

Read Reviews for the Metropolitan Opera’s The Exterminating Angel by Ryan McPhee

Thomas Adès’ 2016 opera made its American premiere October 26.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:07PM

Pinter would be chuffed that Tom Stoppard won the PEN prize by Michael Billington

Tom Stoppard's fierce, unrelenting opposition to the abuse of human rights makes him the ideal recipient of the Pinter/PEN prizeIn Antonia Fraser's book, Must You Go?, detailing her life wit…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:06PM

It’s time to cast abuse out of the audition room | Letters by Letters

The committee of the Casting Directors’ Guild of the UK & Ireland responds to Sarah Solemani’s experiences of auditioning for roles. Plus Robert Sanderson highlights the inventive se…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:06PM

Upcoming Auditions for Finding Nemo, Head Over Heels, The Prom, Oklahoma!, Memphis, Gypsy, and More by Playbill Staff

Here's a selection of upcoming auditions in the New York area and around the country.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:04PM

Video Flash: Peek Inside Julie Taymor's Reimagined Revival of M. Butterfly

Clive Owen and Jin Ha costar in the first-ever Broadway revival of David Henry Hwang's Tony-winning drama.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM

Theater News: Chita Rivera and Tommy Tune to Be Honored at Martina Arroyo Foundation Gala

Rivera and Tune are currently traveling the country with their concert Chita & Tune — Two for the Road.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM

Audio Share: The Greatest Showman Releases Two New Pasek & Paul Songs

Hear Hugh Jackman sing tunes by the scribes of Dear Evan Hansen.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM
Friday, October 27, 2017 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Theater: Women’s Struggles Continue Post-Apocalypse in Zoe Kazan’s New Play by Carey

According to Kazan’s compelling After the Blast, progress for women is moving slower than we think. In this post-apocalyptic play, directed with clarity and compassion by Lila Neugebauer …

SOURCE: Carey Purcell at 02:58PM

Party Coverage: Scene City: ‘Hair’ Turns 50 by Denny Lee

Galas were held last week for the Public Theater, Americans for the Arts, Save the Children and the American Ballet Theater.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 02:54PM

Watch: Clive Owen, Jin Ha, and the Company of M. Butterfly Talk to Playbill on Opening Night by Ruthie Fierberg

Playwright David Henry Hwang and the principals of the Julie Taymor-directed revival walk the red carpet.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:52PM

From Wicked to Waitress: Look Back at Christopher Fitzgerald Onstage as He Prepares to Sail on Playbill’s Broadway on the Danube With Michael Feinst by Hannah Vine

The three-time Tony nominee will perform aboard the cruise from Austria to Hungary with Playbill Travel beginning November 3.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:52PM

Chicago Theater Review: IN THE NEXT ROOM, OR THE VIBRATOR PLAY (TimeLine Theatre at Stage 773) by Lawrence Bommer

THE SPARK OF LOVE, OR CURRENT EVENTS Sarah Ruhl’s 2006 drama In the Next Room, or the Vibrator Play ruefully wonders whether sex can be turned on like a light bulb. Or is love the best t…

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 02:49PM

28 Honored With 2016-2017 Silver Palm Theatre Awards by Bill Hirschman

The South Florida Silver Palm Theatre Awards, founded ten years ago to honor theatrical excellence in South Florida, has announced the identities of the 28 individuals and organizations rece…

SOURCE: Florida Theater On Stage at 02:48PM

In Second City’s ‘Dream Freaks,’ a talented cast dodges the politics by Darel Jevens

Likable mainstage actors seem to favor the silly over the socially aware.

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 02:46PM

Stagecraft: Steve Dietz, author of “Lonely Planet” by Jan Simpson

The Stagecraft podcast is hosted by Jan Simpson. It is a series of interviews with playwrights (and musical book writers) of shows opening on Broadway and off-Broadway. Guest: Steve Dietz S…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 02:44PM

SHARK-NADO! Musical Parody to Bite Into NYC with Industry Reading by BroadwayWorld

Inspired by the cult hit made-for-TV-movie, Sharknado , Shark-Nado An Unauthorized Musical Parody is set for a one-time-only industry reading that is sure to give new meaning to the Grea…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:42PM

Rob Morrow, Steven Weber and More to Headline L.A. Reading of Eugene Pack's THE POETS OF AMITYVILLE by BroadwayWorld

Drama Desk Award-winning and Emmy-nominated playwright Eugene Pack will direct a staged reading of his hilarious new comedy The Poets of Amityville.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:42PM

DVR Alert: Amy Schumer & Steve Martin to Talk Broadway's METEOR SHOWER on TODAY by TV News Desk

BWW has learned that on Friday, November 3, Amy Schumer and Steve Martin will stop by NBC's TODAY to talk about the new Broadway play METEOR SHOWER.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:42PM

Where to Listen to Classical Music by Playbill Staff

From local radio stations to websites, here's your international guide to hear the best orchestras playing the most iconic classical music.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:37PM

Photo Coverage: M. BUTTERFLY Returns! Go Inside the Opening Night Party! by Walter McBride

David Henry Hwang's Tony Award-winning play, M BUTTERFLY, directed byJulie Taymor, opened just last night at the Cort Theatre 138 West 48th street. We're taking you inside the after party be…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:36PM

James Barbour to end run as Phantom in December by Caitlin Huston

Another Phantom is leaving the building. The musical, which is the longest running show in Broadway history, announced Monday that the Phantom, James Barbour, will leave the production on De…

SOURCE: Broadway.News Subscription at 02:34PM

Patrick O’Connell obituary by Kate O'Connell

My father, Patrick O’Connell, who has died aged 83, was an actor for 40 years. He first made his name in social realist drama, and went on to work with the RSC and on television.Paddy, as …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:06PM

Kiinalik: These Sharp Tools powerfully connects audience to peoples and culture of the North: review by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

Show weaves Evalyn Parry’s and Laakkuluk Williamson Bathory’s personal experiences with broader cultural context.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 02:04PM

There's a whole new version of 'I Love You, You're Perfect ...' at George Street by Natalie Pompilio | For Nj Advance Media

Joe DiPietro and Jimmy Roberts rejoined forces to update their musical, which runs at George Street Playhouse's temporary home on the Cook College campus through Nov. 12.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 02:00PM

Theater News: Anna Chlumsky, Adam Pally, and More to Star in Greg Pierce's Cardinal

Kate Whoriskey will direct the new play off-Broadway for Second Stage Theatre.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM

Photo Flash: Cast of The New World Previews the Musical Comedy

Ann Harada stars in the musical comedy reimagining the first meeting between the Pilgrims and Native Americans.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM

Photo Flash: First Look at Tectonic Theater Project's Uncommon Sense

Andy Paris directs this multimedia production exploring the lives of people on the autism spectrum.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM

REASONS TO BE CHEERFUL – Theatre Royal Stratford East by Olivia Mitchell

‘If you don’t stand for something you’ll fall for anything’ as the saying says. Reasons to Be Cheerful quite literally had a packed house standing to its feet in exuberant applause a…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 02:00PM
Friday, October 27, 2017 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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In nostalgic musical ‘The Honeymooners,’ Ralph is no king of the castle. by Peter Marks

The musical version of a cult TV sitcom of the 1950s is a dull affair.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 01:54PM

‘Make me dance. I want to dance.’ At 74, the ‘Chorus Line’ star steps into ‘The Pajama Game.’ by Nelson Pressley

Tony Award winner Donna McKechnie is still kicking her way through musicals.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 01:54PM

Veep Star Anna Chlumsky, Happy Endings’ Adam Pally, and More Set for Off-Broadway’s Cardinal by Ryan McPhee

The Greg Pierce play makes its world premiere at Second Stage Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:49PM

A New London Theater Aims to Stage a Revolution by Holly Williams

The Bridge, overseen by Nicholas Hytner, wants to narrow the divide between the commercial and subsidized sectors. Its opening play: “Young Marx.”

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 01:48PM

DeLaria Sings Bowie at Birdland by Sandi Durell

    By Martha Wade Steketee     Lea DeLaria holds court with passion and grace in her David Bowie tribute show. Twice a night through Saturday October 28 at Birdland Jazz…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 01:48PM

At Second City, 'Dream Freaks Fall From Space' offers hope in a divided world by Chris Jones

A sleep-deprived woman heads into a Brookstone. “What about a demo of this white noise machine?” says the African-American salesman, miming turning it on. “I don’t have one black fri…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 01:45PM

Anna Chlumsky, Becky Ann Baker, Adam Pally and More to Star in CARDINAL at Second Stage by BroadwayWorld

Second Stage Theater has announced complete casting for the world premiere of GREG PIERCE's play, Cardinal, directed by KATE WHORISKEY.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:42PM

VIDEO: Watch Joshua Carter Perform Emotional 'Gliding' from RAGTIME at The 5th Avenue Theatre by BroadwayWorld

The 5th Avenue Theatre is presenting an evocative new production of Ragtime, now through November 5, 2017. A tale of family, heart and perseverance at the turn of the 20th century, Ragtime i…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:42PM

DVR Alert: Cast of Broadway's CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY to Perform on THE VIEW by BroadwayWorld

BWW has learned that on Tuesday, Oct. 31, the cast of Broadway's CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY will perform on ABC's THE VIEW.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:42PM

VIDEO: BAT OUT OF HELL Takes the Words Right Out of Our Mouths on Opening Night in Toronto by BroadwayWorld

BAT OUT OF HELL THE MUSICAL celebrated a triumphant opening night on October 25th at the Ed Mirvish Theatre, and all of Toronto was out to join in the festivities. Hear from some of the city…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:40PM

BWW TV: Go Inside M. BUTTERFLY's High-Flying Opening Night! by Tv - Opening Night Special

David Henry Hwang's Tony Award-winning play, M BUTTERFLY, directed by Julie Taymor, opened just last night at the Cort Theatre 138 West 48th street.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:39PM

Culturalist Challenge! Celebrate Wicked's Anniversary by Ranking Your Favorite Songs by Lindsey Sullivan

The Broadway.com staff is crazy for Culturalist, the website that lets you choose and create your own top-10 lists. Every week, we're challenging you with a new Broadway-themed topic to …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:33PM

Nonunion + Union Performers Can Apply for This L.A. Production of ‘Ragtime’

Journey on, to this production of “Ragtime.” Union and nonunion performers are sought for a Los Angeles-area mounting of the Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens musical, and you can…

SOURCE: Backstage at 01:30PM

How Theatre Fans Should Spend Halloween Night by Robert Viagas

Clubs, playhouses, and concert halls where you can catch some entertainment after you’re done collecting your treats.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:24PM

Why you should see Belarus Free Theatre tonight (review) by Christopher Henley

“It’s almost as much a political event as an artistic one,” Al Jirikowic (my companion at Thursday night’s performance of Burning Doors from Belarus Free Theatre) said to me. He al…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 01:18PM

Marylouise Burke, Anneika Rose, and More Set for U.K. Premiere of Annie Baker’s John by Olivia Clement

The National Theatre production will begin London performances in January, 2018.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:08PM

WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION – London County Hall by Aleks Sierz

This site-specific version is a bit of a gimmick, and while one part of me yearns for the play to be allowed to speak for itself, another just relishes the novelty of this revival’s settin…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PM

Stage Top 5: November, 2017 by Kevin Greene

From the power of prejudice in small town life to its politics, and then everything in between, enjoy November's theater offerings.

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 01:00PM

WATCH: Full-Length Trailer for Dee Rees’ Southern Epic ‘Mudbound’

Just ahead of its November release, a first trailer for Dee Rees’ upcoming awards season contender “Mudbound” has released a full trailer. The Mississippi-set WWII drama is…

SOURCE: Backstage at 01:00PM

Theater News: Game of Thrones' Mark Addy to Lead US Premiere of Martin McDonagh's Hangmen

The Olivier Award-winning play will open at the Atlantic Theater Company this winter.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM
Friday, October 27, 2017 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Review: ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ at Iron Crow Theatre by Darby Dejarnette

“Don’t dream it, be it!” Iron Crow Theatre brings back their annual fundraising production of The Rocky Horror Show with music and lyrics by Richard O’ Brien, directed by Sean Elias,…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:56PM

London Theater Review: ‘Young Marx,’ The First Play in Nicholas Hytner’s New Theater by Gordon Cox

London has a brand new theatre in The Bridge – not only the biggest to be built here in 20 years, but the first new commercial playhouse of its size in 80. Dreamed up by former National T…

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Podcast: Haunted — everyday stories of creepy happenings

A new series explores first-hand accounts of ghostly incidents

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Review: ‘Shakespeare In Love’ at Baltimore Center Stage by Kristopher Zgorski

Many people are already familiar with Shakespeare In Love from the 1998 Academy Award-winning movie starring Gwyneth Paltrow and Joseph Fiennes, but in many ways a stage production of the pi…

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‘GOT: The Rock Musical’ Extends Run by Stagelight

After rave critical reviews and sold out performances, Off Broadway’s Game of Thrones: The Rock Musical – An Unauthorized Parody has announced that it will be extending it’s limite…

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Present Laughter and the Best Backstage Dramas by Melissa Major

by Elisa Lichtenbaum Thanksgiving is just a few weeks away, but who needs turkey when GREAT PERFORMANCES is serving up some fabulous hams in Broadway’s Best on PBS, a special Friday night …

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News: The Atlanta Opera’s innovative Discoveries series receives $1.2 million Blank Foundation grant by Andrew Alexander

If you’re a fan of opera in unusual places, you’re in luck. More is coming your way. The Atlanta Opera announced today that it has received a $1.2 million, three-year grant from …

SOURCE: artsatl.com at 12:47PM

Betty Buckley to Sing STORY SONGS at Norwalk's Wall Street Theater by BroadwayWorld

Tony Award-winning Broadway legend Betty Buckley will debut at the Wall Street Theater 71 Wall Street Norwalk, CT 06850 with her acclaimed concert Story Songs on Saturday, November 4 at 730 …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:42PM

Broadway-Bound ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE Opens Tonight in New Orleans by BroadwayWorld

Escape to Margaritaville, the new musical featuring the songs of iconic singer-songwriter-author Jimmy Buffett, opens tonight, October 27, in New Orleans on its first pre-Broadway tour stop …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:42PM

Classic Creatures of the Drive-In Era by Trav S.D.

This post was conceived as a sort of postscript to a series I did a couple of Halloweens ago which covered the classic horror monsters of the 1920s, ’30s and ’40s.  It occurred …

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Exclusive: Watch Ben Fankhauser Sing ‘Run Away With Me’ by Olivia Clement

The Newsies star gives us a sneak peek at Kait Kerrigan and Brian Lowdermilk’s new musical The Mad Ones at 59E59 Theaters.

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Hamilton & Rockefeller Foundation Welcome 1300 Students by Sandi Durell

        Hamilton and The Rockefeller Foundation welcomed 1,300 Students to Exclusive Student Matinee of HAMILTON on Broadway   by Sandi Durell   The innovative …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 12:24PM

Disneyland to hold auditions for new Marvel show by Roda Musa

Disneyland Paris is holding auditions for stunt performers and acrobats for a new Marvel super heroes show next year. Applications are now

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Freedom Riders Ride Again in Mike Wiley’s ‘Parchman Hour’ by American Theatre Editors

His account of a seminal Civil Rights moment, staged partly with students at Virginia Stage, is a call to action for a new generation of activists.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:22PM

Irving Berlin's THIS IS THE ARMY to Celebrate 75th Anniversary at Feinstein's/54 Below by BroadwayWorld

Feinstein's54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, presents a 75th Anniversary concert of Irving Berlin's This is the Army on Veterans Day, November 11 at 930 PM. Irving Berlin's This is the Army …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:18PM

BWW Spooktacular - Our Top 10 Broadway-Themed Halloween Costumes for 2017 by Caryn Robbins

With Halloween just around the corner, it's time once again for BWW's Top Broadway-themed costumes to help make your holiday festivities extra special. From the streets of Belmont Avenue to …

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Royal Court's HANGMEN Casts U.S. Premiere at Atlantic Theater by BroadwayWorld

Atlantic Theater Company has announced casting for the US premiere of the Olivier Award-winning Royal Court Theatre production of Hangmen, written by Academy Award winner Martin McDonagh and…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:18PM

THE FRIDAY SIX: Get to Know Your Favorite Stars- RED ROSES, GREEN GOLD's David Park by BroadwayWorld

In this week's edition, we caught up with David Park, who is currently starring in RED ROSES, GREEN GOLD at the Minetta Lane Theatre. Click here for tickets

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Tommy Tune, Chita Rivera, and More Will Be Honored at the Martina Arroyo Foundation's 2017 Gala by Ryan McPhee

The evening will also celebrate opera stars Ailyn Pérez and James Morris.

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Don Giovanni review at Pleasance Theatre, London – ‘a provocative idea’ by Inge Kjemtrup

Directors of Mozart’s Don Giovanni are often seduced into seeking out a plausible explanation for the title character’s unrepentant womanising. For the

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Review: ‘Dracula’ at The Mechanical Theater by Deb Miller

Adapted, designed, and directed by Loretta Vasile, The Mechanical Theater’s immersive site-specific production of Bram Stoker’s Dracula, performed at the solemn Neo-Classical Receiving V…

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Rosie O’Donnell Joins Cast of David Rabe Play by Peter Libbey

She will perform alongside Ed Harris, Amy Madigan and F. Murray Abraham in the New Group production of “Good for Otto.”

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Download: The Villainess — ‘superb action sequence choreography’

Kim Ok-bin plays an assassin hell-bent on avenging her father’s murder, but gets captured by a shady agency

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Blue Planet II, BBC 1 — awe-inspiring

TV series is a visually ravishing world tour of our deepest oceans

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Download: Alone in Berlin — ‘quietly poignant’

Moving portrayals by Brendan Gleeson and Emma Thompson as a German couple rebelling against the Nazi regime

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Download: Baby Driver — ‘gleeful performances’

An overarching story about the adventures of a getaway driver holds together a disparate collection of songs

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Dublin cab driver play wins Verity Bargate Award by Giverny Masso

Dylan Coburn Gray has won the 2017 Verity Bargate Award for his play City Song, as the recipient of a new award

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Dave Clarke: The Desecration of Desire — ‘shadowy netherworld’

The ‘baron of techno’ conjures a brooding, medieval mood with songs that loom in murky light

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Kelly Clarkson: Meaning of Life — ‘multi-syllabic epics of liberation’

The Texan singer belts away merrily in an album that has classic soul and modern R&B as musical touchstones

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John Maus: Screen Memories — ‘intriguingly conceived’

Songs are stitched together from catchy electronic melodies, tinny beats, sinewy bass and low rumbling vocals

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Margo Price: All American Made — ‘accomplished musicianship’

Unconservative sentiments animate old-fashioned inspirations that include honky-tonk, folk and country-blues

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Debussy: Sonatas and Trio — ‘engaging music’

Full-blooded approach and distinguished performances from leading soloists of works unusually heard together

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Martin Hayes Quartet: The Blue Room — ‘thrilling renditions’

The bass clarinet bubbles up like a Mozart concerto and the ‘hardanger d’amore’ produces eerie atmospherics

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Stanford, Elgar, et al: Silence and Music — ‘abstracted beauty’

The Gabrieli Consort’s collection of English part-songs mostly inhabits a dreamy, pastoral world

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Gregory Porter: Nat “King” Cole & Me — ‘theatrical flourish’

Clear diction, a powerful voice and true pitch mirror the great crooner and bring each song to life

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Chopin: Evocations — ‘scintillating virtuosity’

Daniil Trifonov surrounds the two piano concertos with contrasting tributes to the composer’s artistry

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How club culture and EDM inspired jazz musicians

Jazz roots may be far-ranging but they meet on the dance floor

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Cole, Presley and Garland grace the Playhouse stage — no DeLorean required by Aaron Brezel St. Louis Post-Dispatch

“Unforgettable.” The greatest hit of Nat King Cole’s immortal career. The magic came from the way he sang it. The warmth he imbued in each word, the trace of a smile after each phrase.…

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 12:06PM

Best Bets: Jerry Seinfeld, 'Heisenberg,' Boo at the Zoo Spooky Saturday, Halloween in the CWE by Go! Magazine Staff

Our staff picks the best things to do this week — with a look ahead.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 12:06PM

Theatre News: Verity Bargate Award winner announced 2017

The winner of the prestigious new writing award has been announced at Soho Theatre

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 12:04PM

Blogs: The Bridge Theatre has been made for theatre fans rather than just producers

As the Bridge Theatre opens in London, Sarah Crompton praises its innovation and style

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 12:04PM

Watch Clive Owen, Jin Ha & More in Broadway's Electric M. Butterfly by Broadway.com

Show clips from the colorful, Julie Taymor-directed M. Butterfly.

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Jersey Boys Off-Broadway Run Announces Complete Casting by Andy Lefkowitz

The off-Broadway production of the Tony-winning musical Jersey Boys has completed its cast! The hit musical, which concluded its 11-plus-year Broadway run in January, will return, beginning …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:04PM

See Clive Owen, Julie Taymor & More Hit the Red Carpet for M. Butterfly's Riveting Return by Broadway.com

David Henry Hwang's M. Butterfly officially returned to Broadway with a star-studded opening night on October 26 at the Cort Theatre. Check out the glitzy pics of director Julie Taymor, …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:04PM

Wicked's Boq and Nessa Confessa in Never Have I Ever by Broadway.com

Wicked's Jye Frasca and Kristen Martin get real about ice cream, underwear, and forgotten lines in this round of Never Have I Ever. Never Have I Ever is available online!Use Promo Code …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:04PM

Chess Will Receive First Revival in London's West End by Andy Lefkowitz

Chess, the cult-favorite musical featuring music by ABBA songwriters Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, lyrics by Tim Rice and a book by Richard Nelson, will re…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:04PM

West End theatre workers to vote on 3.5% pay increase by Georgia Snow

Backstage and front-of-house staff are being urged to vote in favour of a pay offer from West End managements that is less

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Maxwell Caulfield, Game of Thrones’ Mark Addy, and More Tapped for Hangmen by Olivia Clement

See who’s starring in the U.S. premiere of the Olivier Award-winning Royal Court Theatre production Off-Broadway.

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Theater News: Jersey Boys Announces Complete Casting for New World Stages Run

The Tony-winning musical returns to New York in November for an off-Broadway remount.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM
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M Butterfly at Cort Theatre, New York — fleetingly beautiful scenes

David Henry Hwang’s play dispenses with the racism and updates the sexual politics

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La Sylphide, Milton Keynes Theatre and St Petersburg/Giselle, St Petersburg

Lovely performances by the English National Ballet, Mikhailovsky Ballet and Mariinsky Ballet

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The spirit of punk — and ‘Jubilee’ — lives on

Director Chris Goode talks about adapting Derek Jarman’s cult film for the stage

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Playwright James Graham: ‘The truth does matter’

The writer of ‘Ink’ and ‘Labour of Love’ tells what drives him and why he takes risks

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Harry Potter director John Tiffany: ‘Why aren’t we taking to the streets over the EBacc?’ by Giverny Masso

Director John Tiffany has said the UK is “catastrophically denying” opportunities to young people by cutting the arts in education. The Harry

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Opera Atelier’s The Marriage of Figaro lifts Mozart’s romp to fine art: review by John Terauds - Freelance Entertainment Writer

Director Marshall Pynkoski and his cast of wonderful singers seduce us with impeccable craft.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 11:48AM

Jersey Boys Reveals Full Casting for Off-Broadway Return by Adam Hetrick

The Tony-winning hit returns to New York in November featuring veterans from the Broadway and touring productions of the Four Seasons musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:40AM

Snapshot: ‘Bombay’ by Raghubir Singh

The photographer captured not only the vibrancy of the city, but its energy at a moment of great social and economical change

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Pablo’s sexiest year

Prime Picasso up for sale; why it pays to be upfront about prices; Sean Scully on show; Hodgkin auction hits the spot

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The reinvention of Chicago’s MCA

As the city’s Museum of Contemporary Art celebrates 50 years, its director Madeleine Grynsztejn explains her transformative vision

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Listen to Two Full Songs from THE GREATEST SHOWMAN, Written by Pasek & Paul! by BroadwayWorld

Starring Academy Award nominees Hugh Jackman and Michelle Williams with Zac Efron, Zendaya and Rebecca Ferguson, THE GREATEST SHOWMAN is directed by Michael Gracey and showcases original mus…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:36AM

Photo Coverage: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for M. BUTTERFLY! by Walter McBride

David Henry Hwang's Tony Award-winning play, M BUTTERFLY, directed byJulie Taymor, opened just last night at the Cort Theatre 138 West 48th street. We're taking you to the star-studded red c…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:36AM

Exclusive: Get A First Look At BEAUTY AND THE BEAST on Disney Cruise Lines by BroadwayWorld TV

BroadwayWorld has an exclusive first look at the brand new stage production coming to Disney Cruise Line next month - Beauty and the Beast

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BWW Review: FALSETTOS on Live From Lincoln Center is Timely, Important Art by David Clarke

In theory, watching FALSETTOS in 2017 shouldn't feel as relevant and necessary as it does. Yet this story of building the family you choose and undeniable love in the face of adversity, fear…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:36AM

BWW Looks Back at FALSETTOS in Honor of Tonight's PBS Debut by Emily Bruno

Tonight, PBS will present LIVE FROM LINCOLN CENTER FALSETTOS for the first time, as part of their series 'Broadway's Best.' Here at BWW, we are so excited to watch our favorite performers p…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:36AM

The Four Seasons Find Their Off-Broadway Company! Casting Complete for JERSEY BOYS at New World Stages by BroadwayWorld

Full casting is announced for Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning musical Jersey Boys, now in rehearsals for performances to begin Wednesday, November 22, at New York City's New World Sta…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:36AM

BWW TV: Watch Highlights from M. BUTTERFLY on Broadway! by BroadwayWorld TV

The first Broadway revival of David Henry Hwang's Tony Award -winning play, M. BUTTERFLY, officially opened last night at Broadway's Cort Theatre 138 W 48th Street. Check out highlights below

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Playground Theatre: Performance venue is next stop for the company based at a former bus depot by Sam Masters

Long established as a creative space, west London’s Playground Theatre is now opening to paying audiences. Its artistic directors tell Sam Masters

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24 Hour Plays Is Back + More NYC Events 10/27–11/02

New York is the city that never sleeps, and with so many events and activities each week across all five boroughs, it can be hard to know what’s actually worthwhile. Here are the event…

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Behind the Curtain of Noël Coward’s Present Laughter by Melissa Major

Go behind the curtain of Noël Coward’s Present Laughter with Director Moritz Von Stuelpnagel, Executive Producer Jordan Roth and cast members Cobie Smulders and Kate Burton. Noël Coward�…

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Sea of Troubles review at Clore Studio, London – ‘dramatic prowess’ by Anna Winter

Yorke Dance Project perform Kenneth MacMillan’s only barefoot ballet with a remarkable sense of enigmatic drama and technical assurance. A chamber piece for

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Check Out the Album Launch Party for Angels Musical Featuring Laura Osnes and Josh Young by Hannah Vine

The Broadway-aimed show’s studio album dropped October 27.

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Listen to 2 of Benj Pasek and Justin Paul's Songs from The Greatest Showman, Including ‘This Is Me’ by Logan Culwell-Block

Keala Settle sings the commanding anthem in the upcoming movie musical starring Hugh Jackman.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:14AM

Performer Jonny Woo: ‘I had a beard, bikini and a wig on, I was really putting myself out there’ by Giverny Masso

After working on the club and burlesque scene in New York, Jonny Woo returned to the UK and opened the Glory pub,

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Chicago 'Hamilton' cast members 'Rise Up for Puerto Rico' by Morgan Greene

Cast members from the Chicago production of “Hamilton” will “Rise Up for Puerto Rico” this Monday at the Greenhouse Theater Center. Spearheaded by Jose Ramos, a Chicago Academy for t…

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Photo Flash: M. Butterfly, Starring Clive Owen and Jin Ha, Opens on Broadway

Julie Taymor directs the new revival of David Henry Hwang's Tony-winning drama.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00AM

After Guggenheim removes animal-related pieces from 'Art and China,' what's left? More questions by Scarlet Cheng

"Art and China After 1989: Theater of the World" opened at the Guggenheim Museum in New York with three key works missing - pulled after complaints and threats by animal rights activists. Wi…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 11:00AM

What the doctor ordered: Ian’s return to #TheLorax @OldVicTheatre…. in verse by Ian Foster

Returning for half-term with some new cast members, The musical's just as good as I remember. It's heartfelt and funny and really quite moving, A powerful message but not too reproving.

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Daphne Rubin-Vega and Tom Hewitt to Return to Empanada Loca and Another Medea by Olivia Clement

The actors will reprise their roles in the monologue plays in celebration of Squeamish and Halloween.

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THIS ONE'S FOR THE GIRLS Opens Tonight Off-Broadway by BroadwayWorld

THIS ONE'S FOR THE GIRLS isn't just for the girls! This "engaging, compelling and funny" new musical (Miami Herald) looks at the role of women over the past 100+ years through 40 Top 40 hits.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:51AM

The Weinstein domino effect: Who else is accused of sexual harassment so far? Read the list

A Hollywood mogul’s ouster has brought forward more stories of misogyny and abuse in cinema and other industries. Some men have faced serious legal and financial consequences after the Wei…

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 10:47AM

Audra McDonald Named Recipient of MIT's 2018 Eugene McDermott Award by Andrew Gans

The award includes a $100,000 cash prize.

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Our Fathers review at Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh – ‘a clever staging’ by Thom Dibdin

The relationships between sons and fathers informs everything about Our Fathers, an intriguing first collaboration between Magnetic North and the Traverse Theatre.

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Theater Review: “A Guide for the Homesick” — Modern Uncertainty by Arts Fuse Editor

Coming of age in today’s world is a tumultuous and confusing experience; Ken Urban’s script expertly taps into these modern anxieties.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 10:42AM

Theater Review: “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” by Bill Marx

We are invited to see the world through the eyes of an adolescent whose autism makes human communication and contact incredibly difficult.

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Theatre News: Sheridan Smith announces UK tour

The performer's album is to be released next Friday

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 10:36AM

Ryan Vona Reveals His Newest Writing Partner and Fierce Agent by Amy Sapp

Photos by Janie Willison For Ryan Vona, performing on Broadway has always coincided with playing live music. From making his Broadway debut in Once as Andrej to landing the romantic lead of …

SOURCE: www.petsofbroadway.org at 10:32AM

Laura Michelle Kelly Shares Her Favorite Female Showtunes In Celebration of Her New Show Both Sides Now

These are the female theatre stars that Olivier Award winner Laura Michelle Kelly loves to listen to.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 10:27AM

The US president nukes the world: read Harold Pinter's newly discovered play by Antonia Fraser and Harold Pinter

Antonia Fraser, the playwright’s wife, is always being asked what he would have made of Trump. Now we know – thanks to her discovery of a sketch about a gung-ho ‘Pres’ unleashing a n…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:18AM

BBC's TV Adaptation of LES MISERABLES Drops Weinstein Company as Partner by BroadwayWorld

BBC Worldwide has DROPPED The Weinstein Company as a partner on their TV adaptation of LES MISERABLES following multiple allegations of sexual abuse and harassment against the company's foun…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:18AM

Mary Testa, Kyle Scatliffe and Margo Seibert Set For Reading of SACRIFICES: THE ANCIENT MUSICAL by BroadwayWorld

Tony Award nominee Mary Testa, Olivier Award nominee Kyle Scatliffe and Drama Desk Award nominee Margo Seibert are set for the reading of Sacrifices - The Ancient Musical, a new musical abou…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:18AM

BWW Album Review: A Celestial Battle In ANGELS Studio Recording by Amanda Prahl

The mythology of heaven and hell is one of the richest stories out there. In the new studio cast recording of Angels, the story is given yet another angle. Writers Ken Lai and Marcus Cheong …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:18AM

Photo Coverage: Clive Owen & M. BUTTERFLY Company Take Opening Night Bows! by Walter McBride

David Henry Hwang's Tony Award-winning play, M BUTTERFLY, directed byJulie Taymor, opened just last night at the Cort Theatre 138 West 48th street. We're taking you inside the Cort for the c…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:18AM

Photo Flash: It's Alive! First Look at YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN in the West End by BroadwayWorld

Mel Brooks' quirky musical Young Frankenstein is making its West End premiere at London's Garrick Theatre. Based on the 1974 Oscar-nominated film co-written with Thomas Meehan and starring G…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:18AM

NEWS: UK premiere of musical Miracle on 34th Street comes to @bhtse20 this Christmas by Press Releases

After an acclaimed run in San Diego, the UK premiere of Miracle on 34th Street: A Live Musical Radio Play comes to The Bridge House Theatre this Christmas in a production directed by Artisti…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:09AM

A Christmas miracle in South London - Miracle on 34th Street comes to the Bridge House Theatre

A Christmas miracle for #StageFaves in South London and beyond - the UK premiere of musical MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET will happen at the Bridge House Theatre this winter. Who would your ideal K…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 10:09AM

The Art of Listening Is Political by [email protected] (jdstokely)

By Brendan McCall. In the fifth installment of this series, Brendan McCall reflects on the work of Norwegian American vocalist Kristin Norderval, and how her art transforms listening into a …

SOURCE: HowlRound at 10:04AM

Making the band — ‘School of Rock’ kids act, sing, dance and play by Catey Sullivan - For The Sun-Times

Finding youngsters who can shred a guitar solo or nail a percussive backbeat involves criss-crossing the country and seeing hundreds of hopefuls.

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 10:00AM

Stranger Things Recap: The Hunt for Dart by Hillary Kelly

When Dustin walks in the door on Halloween night, pillowcase full of loot in one hand and ghost trap containing an unknown reptilian creature in the other, his hairsprayed mother corners him…

SOURCE: Vulture at 10:00AM
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GRACE NOTES: Friday, October 27, 2017 by Susan Grace

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Rodelinda review at London Coliseum – ‘bold and inventive’ by Edward Bhesania

Seventh-century Lombardy, the setting of Handel’s Rodelinda, may feel remote even by opera seria standards, but in Richard Jones’ English National Opera

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Chess Revival Will Play London Coliseum by Andrew Gans

Laurence Connor will direct the limited engagement featuring the English National Opera Orchestra and Chorus.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:52AM

Marilyn Maye Shares Her Secret to a Happy Life at Jazz at Lincoln Center by Harry Haun

Marilyn Maye will be singing her way through classic American tunes this weekend—October 27 and 28—in Jazz at Lincoln Center’s gorgeous Appel Room.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 09:50AM

Go Inside the Opening Night of Julie Taymor’s Revival of M. Butterfly Starring Clive Owen by Hannah Vine

The revival of David Henry Hwang's Tony-winning play officially opened on Broadway October 26.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:43AM

Features: Lauren Samuels week in Romantics Anonymous

The Bend It Like Beckham and We Will Rock You star will appear in Emma Rice's new chocolate-themed musical at Shakespeare's Globe

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 09:33AM

It’s a Family Affair at the Big Apple Circus—and Grandma’s Back! by Don Adkins

Don Adkins, Managing Editor, October 27, 2017 Most of us daydreamed in our childhood (or perhaps even more recently) about running away with the circus. And for many in this familial-centric…

SOURCE: www.zealnyc.com at 09:19AM

Indian Folklore 'Corpse Backpack’ At Pipeline Theatre Company, New York by Blouin Artinfo

‘Night of extraordinary risk: Corpse Backpack’ will be staged at Pipeline Theatre Company, New York.  Every year, the PlayLab Class at the theatre picks up folklore, a mythological …

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

Photo Coverage: The Broadway Tenors Celebrate CD Release at Feinstein's/54 Below by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

The Broadway Tenors brought their celebration of the release of their self-titled CD, The Broadway Tenors, to Feinstein's54 Below last night BroadwayWorld was there and brings you photos fro…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:06AM

Falsettos Airs on PBS October 27 by Ruthie Fierberg

Tune in for the broadcast of the Tony-nominated 2016 revival starring Christian Borle, Andrew Rannells, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:06AM

Frank Skinner doesn't stand up for Benefits Street by Brian Logan

The Brummie comic fails to see the funny side of the Channel 4 TV series. Plus, Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David go for theatrical gold and a planned Richard Pryor biopic moves a step closerOn…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:04AM

Tim Minchin: ‘If you ask Mum who was the most trouble, she’d say it was me’ by Interview By Camilla Palmer

The comedian, actor and musician on being part of a strong, close family, his parents’ high expectations, and discovering he could write good riffsMy granddad had a 1,500-acre hobby farm t…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:04AM

Behind the Lens with Davy Mack; Theatre Doorman & Photographer by Serena

Dave MacAaron works as a doorman for the Broadhurst Theater, but he is also a talented photographer. His access to Broadway shows have allowed him to capture some fantastic moments backstage.

SOURCE: broadwaywiz.com at 09:00AM

Minefield director and writer Lola Arias: ‘My shows are living creatures that evolve’ by Tom Wicker

As the Argentinian theatremaker brings her acclaimed show Minefield back to the UK, she tells Tom Wicker about working with Falklands War

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INSIGNIFICANCE – Arcola Theatre ❤❤ by Emma Clarendon

Terry Johnson’s play is a bit of a puzzler as it explores the science behind relativity, the perils of fame and their personal lives through a series of conversations that begin to feel in…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM

11 Plays and Musicals That Premiered Posthumously On Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

Though the writers of these shows never got to see their works open on the Main Stem, their legacies live on.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:00AM

The 99-Seat Beat: Danny Glover, 'Les Liaisons Dangereuses' and a multimedia 'Macbeth' by Margaret Gray

Our weekly picks for L.A.'s small-theater scene include Antaeus' "Les Liaisons Dangereuses," Danny Glover in East West Players' "Yohen," the Odyssey's "Macbeth x 5" and "Encuentro de las Ame…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 09:00AM

Lenny Bruce's fire and fury light up Theatre 68 by Philip Brandes

In case turning back the clock to the stability and prosperity of the early 1960s seems an enticing alternative to today’s sociopolitical turbulence, consider the fate of Lenny Bruce. The …

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 09:00AM
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Services offered by Aloha Construction Inc by Rino16

Aloha Construction Inc is a construction company located in Lake Zurich, Illinois. The firm focuses on ensuring that it maintains high levels of honesty, professionalism, integrity, and fair…

SOURCE: culturebytes.org at 08:53AM

Singer-Songwriter Daniel Johnston at The Orpheum Theatre, Los Angeles by Blouin Artinfo

Daniel Johnston will perform at The Orpheum Theatre, Los Angeles. He is a singer from America. He also writes songs, is a visual artist and a musician. Interestingly, a major part of his wor…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 08:51AM

BWW's On This Day - October 27, 2017

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on October 27 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:48AM

Time For ‘A Christmas Carol’ at The Players Theatre, New York by Blouin Artinfo

‘A Christmas Carol’ will be staged at The Players Theatre, New York. It is a musical that has been around for many decades. The original show premiered in 1994 at Paramount Theatre in Ne…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 08:31AM

How Cezanne rescued the portrait: the UK’s exhibition of the year

A landmark retrospective spans the life and work of one of the most passionately engaged portraitists in art history

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 08:31AM

Tim Rice’s Chess to get West End revival by Roda Musa

Benny Andersson, Bjorn Ulvaeus and Tim Rice’s 1984 musical Chess is to run at the West End next year. Chess will show

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:20AM

Impro Theatre’s 'L.A. Noir Unscripted' At The Broad Stage, Los Angeles by Blouin Artinfo

The ensemble of Impro Theatre embodying fascinating characters and private dicks in their production of L.A. Noir Unscripted will be performing at The Broad Stage in Los Angeles.The producti…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 08:15AM

NEWS: Dates & further cast announced for National Theatre 2018 season by Press Releases

Lots of updates coming from the South Bank today after the National Theatre's press conference earlier this month when artistic director Rufus Norris unveiled programming plans for 2018. Tod…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:13AM

Theatre News: Best Original Cast Recording and Show Poster added as categories in 18th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards

The nominations are now open and tickets can now be bought for the 18th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 08:12AM

Review: Review: Rodelinda (London Coliseum)

ENO revives Richard Jones's 2014 production with an outstanding cast

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 08:12AM

Today on Broadway: Friday, October 27, 2017 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Critics are Mixed on “M. Butterfly,” ENO to Revive “Chess” (is Broadway Next?), “Farinelli and the King” to Offer On-Stage Seating, and More! R…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 08:06AM

A Tribute to the World’s Famous Female Lyricists And Composers At Carnegie Hall, New York by Blouin Artinfo

The New York Pops will be performing “Women of Notes: In Dedication to Female Composers and Lyricists” at Carnegie Hall in New York.Broadway stars Adam Kantor and Betsy Wolfe will be tak…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 08:01AM

Karamu alumnus Terrence Spivey partners with pastor to launch new African-American theater company by Andrea Simakis

The Rev. Andrew D. Clark attributes the partnership that formed Powerful Long Ladder Ensemble to "divine intervention."

SOURCE: Cleveland.com at 08:00AM

Andrew Lloyd Webber says 'School of Rock' was him always looking to the next thing by Chris Jones

“All artists,” says Andrew Lloyd Webber, in the middle of a long and frank chat with the Tribune, "are insecure about everything." Interesting, coming from the most commercially successf…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 08:00AM
Friday, October 27, 2017 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Occupied Territories at 59E59 Theaters by Sandi Durell

  by Susan Hasho   Occupied Territories is a memory play strung together with grit and realism. Two daughters have gathered in their father’s house after his funeral. Jude has be…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 07:55AM

BWW Morning Brief October 27th, 2017: FALSETTOS on PBS, THIS ONE'S FOR THE GIRLS, and More! by Danielle Ashley

Good morning, BroadwayWorld Today's big news FALSETTOS on PBS, THIS ONE'S FOR THE GIRLS, and more

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:36AM

Sophie Austin's ‘Twistov’ at Rich Mix Cultural Foundation, London by Blouin Artinfo

A theatrical adventure through the back-alleys and streets of Shoreditch, “Twistov” will be performed at Rich Mix Cultural Foundation in London.Inspired by “Oliver Twist” by Charles …

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 07:35AM

Sheridan Smith announces UK tour and Royal Albert Hall show by Roda Musa

Sheridan Smith has announced details for her debut tour, which includes a performance at London’s Royal Albert Hall. Sheridan: The Album is

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:35AM

The Ferryman extends its West End run by Roda Musa

The Ferryman will extend its West End run for the second time until May 19, 2018. Written by Jez Butterworth and directed

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:23AM

Hilary Hahn, LA Philharmonic To Perform At The Walt Disney Concert Hall by Blouin Artinfo

Three-time Grammy Award-winning violin virtuoso Hilary Hahn will be performing with the LA Philharmonic at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.Los Angeles Philharmonic will be joined…

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

Theatre News: Cast announced for National Theatre's The Great Wave and John

Dates for Absolute Hell have also been announced

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 07:06AM

Photos: Tom Hiddleston, Maggie Smith and Kelsey Grammer make our pictures of the week

Maggie Smith, Tom Hiddleston and Lenny Henry all came to the newly opened Bridge, while the theatre world went mad for pumpkin day

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 07:06AM

WHEN MIDNIGHT STRIKES – Drayton Arms Theatre ★★★★ by Anne Cox

It was the night when everything would change. The internet, still in its infancy, would crash – possibly – 9/11 was 21 months away and Friends was still the most popular comedy on TV.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM
Friday, October 27, 2017 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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‘The Lion King’ Is Back, At The Minskoff Theatre, New York by Blouin Artinfo

"The Lion King" is being staged at The Minskoff Theatre, New York.Since its launch on Broadway in the year 1997, “The Lion King” has had a successful run. The musical is staged 8 times i…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 06:55AM

Gloria/The Judas Tree/Elite Syncopations review at Royal Opera House – ‘staggering’ by Neil Norman

The third and final programme celebrating the legacy of Kenneth MacMillan sees Northern Ballet performing his First World War masterpiece Gloria at

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:53AM

Kenneth Branagh: ‘I want you to smell the steam of the Orient Express’ by Sarah Crompton

The actor-director’s latest film, Murder on the Orient Express, boasts a stellar cast, including Branagh himself as Poirot. He discusses magnificent moustaches, moral brooding and the pass…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:48AM

Frank Skinner's impro odyssey: should we expect more for a fiver? by Brian Logan

The master comedian’s off-the-cuff routine gets more laughs than most scripted standup. But he’s hardly breaking sweat. Will Skinner ever pull out all the stops?Is Frank Skinner a restle…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:48AM

Under Milk Wood review at Watermill Theatre, Newbury – ‘a deft revival’ by Tom Wicker

The bar room clock of the Sailors Arms in Under Milk Wood has been stuck at opening time for 50 years. It’s

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:42AM

Four views of Electra: 4615’s producer, director, choreographer and cast by Jon Jon Johnson

From its roots in ancient Greek culture, the story of Electra has withstood the ravages of time.  Electra, herself, stands as a bloodstained woman, something of a patron saint of revenge. A…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 06:36AM

Paata Tsikurishvili on creating Synetic’s Peter Pan by Keith Loria

When he was 12 years old, Paata Tsikurishvili was introduced to the story of Peter Pan on stage. “My dad took me and I just loved the story; the little conflicts with their parents, you wa…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 06:36AM

An American Parody ‘Spamilton’ At Center Theater Group, Los Angeles by Blouin Artinfo

“Spamilton” will be staged at Center Theater Group, Los Angeles. It is an American Parody, a spoof on Hamilton, the Broadway show. It is written by Gerard Alessandrini.“Spamilton” is…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 06:35AM

Regional Roundup: Top New Features This Week Around Our BroadwayWorld 10/27 - BRIGHT STAR, RAGTIME, FUN HOME, and More! by Bww Special

BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more. This week, we feature…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:33AM

Scottish actor and director Sandy Neilson dies aged 74 by Michael Quinn

Tributes have been paid to the actor and director Sandy Neilson, a stalwart of Scottish theatre over the past 40 years, who

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:21AM

'The Eva Trilogy' at Magic Theatre, San Francisco by Blouin Artinfo

“The Eva Trilogy” is currently being staged at Magic Theatre, San Francisco. The play is directed by Loretta Greco and written by Barbara Hammond. The runtime of the show is 3 hours with…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 06:10AM

'M. Butterfly': Theater Review by David Rooney

Julie Taymor directs Clive Owen and newcomer Jin Ha in David Henry Hwang's 1988 drama about a French diplomat embroiled in a romantic web of espionage and betrayal with a Beijing Opera perfo…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 06:07AM

‘Drama at a totally different level’: @PunchdrunkUK’s #Kabeiroi ★★★★ by Julia Ross

Oblivious passers-by sometimes appeared odd and threatening, and I had the near-constant the feeling that we were being watched – which probably we were. At the same time, the hours walkin…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:00AM
Friday, October 27, 2017 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Review Round-Ups: Did critics give top marks to Young Marx?

Find out what the verdict is on the brand new theatre and its first show

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:54AM

Theatre News: Chess to return to the West End

The show will have a limited run in London next year

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:54AM

NEWS: ENO announce the first major West End revival of @ChessTheMusical in over 30 years by Press Releases

CHESS, the epic musical love story set amid the tensions of a world championship chess match, will play at the London Coliseum for a strictly limited 5 week run from Thursday 26 April 2018, …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:52AM

Flight of the Conchords to Tour UK in 2018 by Blouin Artinfo

The Flight of the Conchords will be touring the UK and Ireland in 2018. The band consists of comedy musicians Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement, who will perform classics like Business Time,…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 05:39AM

RODELINDA Coliseum, WC2 by Libby Purves and Friends

GUEST REVIEWER CHARLOTTE VALORI LOSES HER HEART TO HOODLUMS Even ruthless, psychotic gangsters have to fall in love sometimes. And Rodelinda is all about what happens when the people at the …

SOURCE: theatrecat.com at 05:16AM

NEWS: The Ferryman extends West End booking until May, TICKETS ONSALE by Press Releases

As demand for tickets continues, Jez Butterworth’s highly acclaimed The Ferryman, directed by Sam Mendes has again extended its run at the West End's Gielgud Theatre and is now booking unt…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:07AM

At last, everybody's playing the game! ENO announces the return of Chess to the West End

In some amazing #StageFaves news, the ENO have announced that their next musical theatre production will be the first major West End revival of CHESS in over 30 years. The original productio…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 05:02AM
Friday, October 27, 2017 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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Theatre News: The Ferryman extends run in the West End

Jez Butterworth's new play adds new dates to its run in London

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 04:54AM

Review: Of Kith and Kin at the Bush Theatre by Maddy Costa

Me, Also Me, Placatory Me, Non-Judgemental Me and Impatient Me: Maddy Costa on Chris Thompson's new play about surrogacy. The post Review: Of Kith and Kin at the Bush Theatre appeared first…

SOURCE: exeuntmagazine.com at 04:51AM

The 10 best things to do this week: Stranger Things and the Prince exhibition by The Guide

The 80s-inspired sci-fi series is back for a second season, while the first official showcase of the Purple One’s paraphernalia opens at the O2 in LondonA Bad Moms ChristmasThis sequel to …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:24AM

Young Marx, Bridge Theatre, London, review: Rory Kinnear is on glorious form here by Paul Taylor, Paul Taylor

Nicholas Hytner and Nick Starr open the doors to their brand new theatre with a show that reunites the team behind one of the biggest smashes of that era - 'One Man, Two Guvnors'

SOURCE: The Independent at 04:24AM
Friday, October 27, 2017 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Review: Man to Man at the Everyman, Liverpool by Francesca Peschier

"I want to cover it in chutney and make it into an orgasmic sandwich": Francesca Peschier on the Wales Millenium Centre revival of Manfred Karge's 1982 one-woman epic. The post Review: Man t…

SOURCE: exeuntmagazine.com at 03:56AM

On the Couch with Madeleine Flynn by Arts Review

WHO IS MADELEINE FLYNN? I am an artist who creates unexpected situations for listening. I have a long term collaborative practice with Tim Humphrey, and my work is driven by a curiosity and …

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 03:11AM

Theater review: “Smart People” at the Ricketson is funny, observant and biting by Lisa Kennedy, The Know

The introductions of its four characters at the start of "Smart People" are vivid, swift, instructive.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 03:04AM

Review: Rumpelstiltskin at Northern Stage, Newcastle by Matt Miller

"A dark and beautiful fable that operates as an uncomfortable social mirror just as much as a bedtime story": Matthew Miller reviews balletLORENT's Rumpelstiltskin in Newcastle. The post Rev…

SOURCE: exeuntmagazine.com at 03:03AM

How Tennis Great Andy Roddick Inspired Off-Broadway’s The Last Match by Ruthie Fierberg

Playwright Anna Ziegler and the company of her gripping new play capture the psychology and drama of the sport and the lives of the stars who play it.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:00AM
Friday, October 27, 2017 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Diving for Pearls by Arts Review

Following its critically acclaimed season at Griffin Theatre Company, one of Australia’s greatest plays still startlingly relevant today, Katherine Thomson’s Diving for Pearls wil…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 02:37AM

Theater: New and Noteworthy

New This Week By the Bog of Cats (Irish Heritage Theatre). The fiery tragedy of Medea transplanted to the midlands Ireland. Through Nov. 18.

SOURCE: Philly.com at 02:32AM

A disastrous Broadway revival

Oh lord, what have David Henry Hwang and Julie Taymor done to “M. Butterfly”? Hwang’s 1988 Tony-winning play is a critical-minded drama dissecting race relations, gender roles and inte…

SOURCE: www.didhelikeit.com at 02:12AM

The Testament of Mary by Arts Review

One of Australia’s most popular screen and theatre actors, Pamela Rabe, returns to Malthouse Theatre this November to give voice to one of the world’s great silenced icons in Colm Tóib�…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 02:05AM

Howard Sherman: The rising stars keeping their family flame alive by Howard Sherman

Surprising as it may be, I never really stopped to think, until now, how many young artists must be making their New

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM

Mark Shenton’s 6 favourite New York theatres beyond Broadway by Mark Shenton

A theatre visit to New York shouldn’t begin and end on Broadway. Although it is still the shining beacon of commercial achievement

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM
Friday, October 27, 2017 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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The Arts on Stamps of the World — October 27 by Doug Briscoe

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

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 01:36AM

Christine Baranski, Alan Cumming Lend Voices to MICHAEL JACKSON'S HALLOWEEN Special Tonight on CBS by TV News Desk

Michael Jackson'S HALLOWEEN, a new one-hour animated adventure with Michael Jackson's acclaimed music as its soundtrack, will be broadcast tonight, Oct. 27 800-900 PM, ETPT on the CBS Televi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:33AM

Kyle Riabko Releases Fan-Inspired RICHARD RODGERS REIMAGINED Album Today by BroadwayWorld

Ghostlight Records releases Richard Rodgers Reimagined from Kyle Riabko in all formats today, October 27.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:33AM

Open House Ballarat to highlight the region’s best architecture by Arts Review

Ballarat’s best architecture and significant buildings are set to open for public viewing this weekend as the highly popular Open House Melbourne (OHM) extends its program of events to the…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 01:10AM

Theater News: Flashback Friday: Do the "Time Warp" With Raúl Esparza and Joan Jett

Daphne Rubin-Vega, Dick Cavett, and Alice Ripley take a jump to the right.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00AM

Stranger Things Cast's Tips on Surviving the Upside Down by Young Hollywood

Stranger Things Cast's Tips on Surviving the Upside DownFrom the Upside Down to the YH Studio, "Stranger Things" stars Joe Keery (Steve Harrington), Natalia Dyer (Nancy Wheeler), and newcome…

SOURCE: Young Hollywood at 01:00AM

Stranger Things Cast Plays Truth or Dare by Young Hollywood

Stranger Things Cast Plays Truth or DareThe YH Studio becomes the Upside Down as "Stranger Things" stars Joe Keery, Natalia Dyer, and Dacre Montgomery are hanging out and playing a few round…

SOURCE: Young Hollywood at 01:00AM
Friday, October 27, 2017 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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A Festival of Russian Ballet by Arts Review

Under the artistic direction of Gediminas Taranda, The Imperial Russian Ballet Company travels the world presenting productions of the great Russian ballet classics. It’s a regular visitor…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 12:40AM

‘Frida’ Director Julie Taymor on Harvey Weinstein: ‘I Think He Should Go To Jail’ by Gordon Cox

Julie Taymor had harsh words for Harvey Weinstein, the disgraced movie mogul with whom she worked on her 2002 film “Frida.” “I think he should go to jail,” Taymor sai…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:17AM

Stage Stars Take Part in NYC Concert Salute to Adele October 29 by Robert Viagas

Broadway and tour veterans will sing her hits at Feinstein’s/54 Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

New Musical This One’s for the Girls Opens Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

The production plays St. Luke's Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Frozen, Harry Potter, and More Shows of the New Broadway Season Recreated With Legos by Hannah Vine

Broadway Bricks’ Jack Abrams transforms ordinary Legos into Broadway shows.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

This Play's Set in the Future But Speaks to Today - Director Lila Neugebauer stages 'After the Blast' at Lincoln Center

Director Lila Neugebauer stages After the Blast at Lincoln Center---It's been a banner year for Lila Neugebauer and it's not even over yet. The rising director staged world-premiere plays by…

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