Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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Knives in Hens by Victor Gluck, Editor-In-Chief

While the script describes the setting as simply a “rural place,” British and European productions apparently have set the play in medieval times. It is definitely pre-industrial as the …

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 11:51PM

M Butterfly Review: Clive Owen Impressively Unimpressive In Updated Odd Timely True Tale by Jonathan Mandell

“M Butterfly” has returned to Broadway after 30 years, not so much revived as revised. It was risky for playwright David Henry Hwang to tweak his career-making, Tony-winning play…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 11:51PM

On the Couch with Anne-Louise Sarks by Arts Review

WHO IS ANNE-LOUISE SARKS? I’m a theatre director. I’m 36. I’m passionate and sarcastic and deeply loyal. I’m addicted to boiled eggs. WHAT WOULD YOU DO DIFFERENTLY TO WHAT YOU DO NOW…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 11:45PM

Kevin Spacey to Seek ‘Evaluation and Treatment’ by Debra Birnbaum

Actor Kevin Spacey is now seeking treatment in light of multiple allegations of sexual misconduct, Variety has learned. “Kevin Spacey is taking the time necessary to seek evaluation a…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:40PM

Top 17 Shows on London Stage This Week: Mother Courage to Psychic TV by Mark Beech

The London stage offers plenty to intrigue and entertain this week. Visitors and residents of the British capital can try challenging openings such as the new play “Heather” and classic …

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 11:28PM

Sydney Comedy Festival announces dates and first shows for 2018 by Arts Review

The Sydney Comedy Festival has announced its return in 2018 for the 14th year of delivering rambunctious laughter to the city and greater surrounds. Across four massive weeks from 23 April t…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 11:28PM

Of Thee I Sing Star Bryce Pinkham on Current Events, Corn Muffins and Carnegie Hall by Carey

Originally published on The Huffington Post View this story online “Apparently, we’re all chasing corn muffins,” Bryce Pinkham laughed, before adding in a more serious tone, “Hopeful…

SOURCE: Carey Purcell at 11:16PM

Bright Star's Carmen Cusack Gives Us Life in 'If You Knew My Story' Music Video by Andy Lefkowitz

Broadway delivered one of the most memorable musicals of the year when Steve Martin and Edie Brickell's Bright Star arrived at the Cort Theatre in 2016. In addition to the show's del…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:12PM

Meteor Shower's Jeremy Shamos on Playing Amy Schumer's Husband, His Hilarious First Run-In with Steve Martin & More by Broadway.com

Tony nominee Jeremy Shamos discusses his latest Broadway gig Meteor Shower, his incredible stage and screen career and more.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:12PM
Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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TORUK – The First Flight by Arts Review

Inspired by James Cameron’s AVATAR, Cirque du Soleil is set to transport you to the world of Pandora in the visually stunning arena spectacular, TORUK – The First Flight, when it m…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 10:34PM

Review: The Bentzen Ball Comedy Festival: Andrea Gibson and Amber Tamblyn by Madeline Duff

Amber Tamblyn and Andrea Gibson were heard loudly and clearly at The Kennedy Center this past weekend. Washington, D.C. and the Terrace Theater welcomed the two poets as part of the Comedy a…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:30PM

‘Moulin Rouge’ musical to open in Boston before Broadway by Kate Feldman

Come what may, “Moulin Rouge” is headed to Boston.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 10:17PM

Review: In a Double Bill of Physical Comedy, Laughter Is the Best Reflex by Jesse Green

“Marcel” and “The Art of Laughter” at Theater for a New Audience offer a demonstration and then a master class in European-style clowning.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:07PM

Review: ‘Shadowlands,’ a Tale of C.S. Lewis’s Romance, Tackles a Different Tragedy by Laura Collins-Hughes

William Nicholson’s biodrama, is directed by Christa Scott-Reed for the Fellowship for Performing Arts.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:07PM
Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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Thirsty – Confessions of a Fame Whore by Arts Review

Joel Creasey has known he wanted to be on the world’s stage since he was in short pants, and nothing was going to get in his way. After his first stand-up performance at 17, he had to foll…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 09:53PM

Beyonce to Voice the Role of Nala in The Lion King Remake; Casting Complete by Broadway.com

We just can't wait! As previously speculated, hit singer Beyoncé Knowles-Carter will voice the role of strong-minded lioness Nala in the upcoming live-action remake of The Lion Ki…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:48PM

Beyoncé Will Star in Disney’s Live-Action ‘Lion King’ Remake by Reggie Ugwu

She’ll play Nala alongside Donald Glover’s Simba, with Billy Eichner and Seth Rogen appearing as Timon and Pumbaa.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 09:45PM

Revisioning Theatre: What’s at Stake as Companies Search for New Artistic Directors

by Lauren Spencer The first revolution of American theatre arguably began in 1961, when the Ford Foundation offered a $9 million dollar grant aimed at “strengthening the position of resid…

SOURCE: Theatre Bay Area at 09:15PM

Sydney Design Festival 2018 by Arts Review

Celebrating excellence in design and creative practice, the 20th Sydney Design Festival takes place from 2 – 11 March 2018 with over 100 programs, exhibitions, installations, talks, works…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 09:13PM

Creativity Is Partially A Choice by Joe Patti

Last week Isaac Kaplan wrote an editorial on Artsy about a study that suggested whether you were creative or not was partially a matter of perception. I might not have gone on to read the st…

SOURCE: Butts In The Seats at 09:12PM
Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Ryan Murphy’s Bringing Jim Parsons, Zachary Quinto, Andrew Rannells, & Matt Bomer to Broadway With The Boys in the Band by Tolly Wright

Mega-producer Ryan Murphy is calling on some familiar faces from his television empire for his upcoming Broadway production of The Boys in the Band. Playbill reports the all-star cast includ…

SOURCE: Vulture at 08:55PM

VIDEO: Carmen Cusack and the Cast of BRIGHT STAR at the Ahmanson Shine in New Music Video by Stage Tube

The Tony Award nominated musical 'Bright Star' is currently running through November 19, 2017 at the Ahmanson Theatre. Presented by Center Theatre Group, the Tony Award-nominated Best Musica…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:48PM

CLIPPED WINGS by Robert Cashill

The changes made to this modern classic end up deadening the mysteries of the show.

SOURCE: Theater News Online at 08:18PM

Beyonce cast as lioness Nala in live-action 'Lion King' by Usa Today, Usa Today

Beyonce was officially announced in the live-action 'Lion King' cast along with Chiwetel Ejiofor as the villain scar and many other big names.       …

SOURCE: USA Today at 08:08PM

Twyla Tharp: ‘My first language is ballet’ by Neil Norman

In a career spanning more than 50 years, the acclaimed choreographer has been tireless in her pursuit of excellence and pushing the

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:01PM

Katie Jackson: Learning to adapt is a must when stage-managing a theatre tour by Katie Jackson

The wonderful thing about doing a tour is that it really teaches you to be resilient when bad things happen. You’ve constantly

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:01PM
Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Matt Bomer, Zachary Quinto bring 'The Boys in the Band' to Broadway by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Matt Bomer will make his Broadway debut, joining fellow Carnegie Mellon graduate Zachary Quinto of Green Tree, Jim Parsons and Andrew Rannells for a limited 2018 run of “The Boys in the Ba…

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 07:53PM

Your Diva Needs You by Arts Review

Written and performed by Stephen Valeri, Your Diva Needs You takes cabaret, nostalgia, comedy, and a game show, then stitches them together into a glorious Frankenstein’s monster of a show…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 07:49PM

Beyonce and More Additional Casting Revealed in New Preview Poster for THE LION KING by Alexa Criscitiello

Additional casting has been announced for the upcoming film remake of The Lion King.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:42PM

Beyoncé Is Voicing Nala in the Live-Action Lion King Remake You’ll Definitely Go and See by Tolly Wright

Beyoncé may already be music royalty, but soon she’ll be voicing the future queen of the animal kingdom. Months after it leaked out that director Jon Favreau and Disney were courtin…

SOURCE: Vulture at 07:36PM

Imagine a Place by Arts Review

A creative partnership between Chamber Made and The Venny, a communal backyard and drop-in centre for young people aged 5 to 16, some of whom are living in difficult circumstances, in Kensin…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 07:17PM

Beyonce to play Nala in Disney's 'The Lion King'

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Beyonce Knowles-Carter is joining the cast of "The Lion King" to voice to role of Nala....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 07:09PM

Beyoncé to Play Nala in Live-Action Lion King by Olivia Clement

Keegan Michael-Key has also joined the cast of the Disney remake.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:08PM

Moulin Rouge! The Musical to Play 2018 Pre-Broadway Run in Boston by Andy Lefkowitz

The world premiere pre-Broadway engagement of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, the new stage show based on Baz Luhrmann's 2001 motion picture, will reopen Boston's newl…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:04PM

Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Teal Wicks by Broadway.com

Teal Wicks stops by Broadway.com HQ to chat about the off-Broadway musical cast recording of The Ballad of Little Jo and more with Paul Wontorek.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:04PM

War Paint Scribe Doug Wright's Love Letter to Stars Patti LuPone, Christine Ebersole & More by Doug Wright

War Paint, which charts the rise and rivalry of cosmetics titans Helena Rubinstein and Elizabeth Arden, will play its final performance on November 5. Starring two-time Tony winners Patti Lu…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:04PM
Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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WHAT'S IN A NAME by Matt Windman

John Patrick Shanley s direction encourages oversized performances and desperate stooping for laughter.

SOURCE: Theater News Online at 06:54PM

Beyonce Confirms Role as Nala in Disney’s Live-Action ‘The Lion King’ by Justin Kroll

Beyonce is set to voice Nala in Disney and Jon Favreau’s live-action “The Lion King.” Beyonce confirmed the role on her Facebook account in a post that contained the rest o…

SOURCE: Variety at 06:51PM

Stumbling Into Another Year: Happy Birthday, Beth Leavel! by Alexa Criscitiello

Today we wish a very Happy Birthday to Broadway favorite and Tony Award-winner, Beth Leavel

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:33PM

More Theatre Actors Accuse Kevin Spacey of Harassment by BroadwayWorld

Now more theatre actors have come forward about unwelcome advances that Spacey made towards them, according to the BBC.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:33PM

Amy Schumer, Jason Mraz, The Lion King & More November Save the Date Picks We’re Thankful For by Lindsey Sullivan

The fall season is in full swing, and November's Save the Date picks will have us at the theater all month long! With epic replacement casting we simply have to catch, brand-new Bro…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:04PM

Odds & Ends: Julianne Moore to Star in Sarah Ruhl & Julie Taymor's Gloria Steinem Biopic & More by Broadway.com

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. Julianne Moore to Play Gloria Steinem in Sarah Ruhl & Julie Taymor's Biopic My Life on the Road Oscar winner and Br…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:04PM

Matt Bomer, Zachary Quinto, Jim Parsons, Andrew Rannells & More to Lead The Boys in the Band on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

A star-packed 50th-anniversary production of Mart Crowley’s groundbreaking comic drama The Boys in the Band will appear on Broadway in 2018. Emmy nominees Matt Bomer and Zachary Quinto…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:04PM

Why Not Theatre, Shaw Festival to adapt India's Mahabharata by Debra Yeo - Staff Reporter

2019 production will feature a team from Canada, U.S. and U.K. and cast drawn entirely from South Asian diaspora.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 06:01PM

Video Flash: EXCLUSIVE: Say Hello Again to Audra McDonald, Martha Plimpton, and More in This Blooper Reel

Michael John LaChiusa's musical hits the big screen — and there are outtakes galore.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM

Theater News: Jim Parsons, Zachary Quinto, Matt Bomer, Andrew Rannells to Star in The Boys in the Band

Joe Mantello will direct the new Broadway production of Mart Crowley's play at the Booth Theatre.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM

Theater News: National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene to Honor Jerry Zaks at Benefit

The Broadway: A Jewish American Legacy concert will take place at the Museum of Jewish Heritage.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM
Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Hamilton’s Brandon Victor Dixon on Broadway Sexual Harassment: ‘My Closest Friends Have Stories Like All of These’ by Katie Van Syckle

Theater fans were stunned this week when news broke that Rent star Anthony Rapp had accused Kevin Spacey of sexual harassment. But Hamilton star, Brandon Victor Dixon, told Vulture he wasn�…

SOURCE: Vulture at 05:51PM

Look Back at Past Productions of The Boys in the Band by Hannah Vine

Mart Crowley’s groundbreaking 1968 play will come to Broadway in 2018.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:39PM

In ‘The River Bride,’ Using Light to Create the Amazon by American Theatre Editors

How lighting designer David Lee Cuthbert used light to transport audiences to a small South American village.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:37PM

VIDEO: Randy Rainbow Puts ROCKY HORROR Twist on Mueller Indictment by BroadwayWorld

In his newest song parody, Randy Rainbow puts a ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW twist on this week's indictments handed down by special counsel Robert Mueller. Below, check out the video for 'Swee…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:36PM

Photo Flash: First Look at Tari Kelly, Burke Moses, Jessica Wockenfuss and More in 42ND STREET at North Shore Music Theatre by BroadwayWorld

The glamour, spectacle and fashion of 1930s Broadway comes to Bill Hanney's award-winning North Shore Music Theatre NSMT as a chorus girl from a small town aspires to find love and success o…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:36PM

Happy November! Check Out All the New Shows Opening on Broadway This Month! by Alexa Criscitiello

It's a new month and that means a brand-new batch of shows opening up on the Great White Way.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:36PM

Breaking: THE BOYS IN THE BAND Will Come to Broadway This Spring with Jim Parsons, Zachary Quinto, Matt Bomer, Andrew Rannells & More! by BroadwayWorld

Ryan Murphy and David Stone will present the Broadway debut of Mart Crowley's groundbreaking comic drama, THE BOYS IN THE BAND, for a strictly limited 15-week Broadway engagement at the Boot…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:36PM

MCP's BROADWAY CLASSICS IN CONCERT to Pay Homage to Ahrens & Flaherty, Menken, Brown & More at Carnegie Hall by BroadwayWorld

Manhattan Concert Productions MCP has announced the sixth installment of its annual Broadway Series, Broadway Classics in Concert, at Carnegie Hall on February 20, 2018 at 8pm.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:36PM

The Boys in the Band to Play Broadway’s Booth for Limited Engagement by Mark A. Robinson

Matt Crowley’s landmark play The Boys in the Band, an important piece of drama that evolved the direction of gay theatre and its inherent themes when it played Off-Broadway in 1968, will m…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 05:36PM

‘This Is Us’ name-checks Christian Bale instead of Kevin Spacey by Associated Press

In the wake of the Harvey Weinstein scandal, actor Anthony Rapp alleged Spacey made sexual advances toward him in 1986.

SOURCE: pagesix.com at 05:35PM

News: DC Performing Arts Organizations Rally to Support Puerto Rico After Hurricane Maria by Elizabeth Ballou

When Hurricane Maria struck the island of Puerto Rico on September 20th, the storm left millions of American citizens with no electricity, drinkable water, cell service, or a roof over their…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 05:34PM

‘The Boys in the Band’ Is Bound for Broadway at 50 by Peter Libbey

A landmark play about gay life returns to the stage, this time on Broadway.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:24PM

Aaron Sorkin, Holly Hunter Headline Savannah Film Festival’s 20th Anniversary by Erin Nyren

While so many film festivals focus their attention on unveiling the latest big screen projects up for sale, as one of the few — and the largest — affiliated with a university, th…

SOURCE: Variety at 05:23PM

Westfield News Group ArtsBeat for 11/1/17 by Mark G Auerbach

Westfield News Group ArtsBeat or 11/1/17. Chester Theatre Company and Goodspeed Musicals travel programs, Garrison Keillor in Pittsfield, The Edwards Twins in Northampton, and more. Theatre …

SOURCE: thewestfieldnews.com at 05:11PM

Matt Bomer, Jim Parsons, Zachary Quinto Lead Cast of Broadway ‘Boys in the Band’ by Gordon Cox

Matt Bomer will make his Broadway debut (following a one-night-only appearance in “8”) in “The Boys in the Band,” a new revival of the landmark 1968 drama to be dire…

SOURCE: Variety at 05:00PM

Ryan Murphy & David Stone Will Revive ‘Boys In The Band’ On Broadway With Jim Parsons, Zachary Quinto by Jeremy Gerard

Transcontinental producers Ryan Murphy and David Stone have teamed up for a starry Broadway production of Mart Crowley's 1968 off-Broadway hit, The Boys in the Band. Headed by a cast that in…

SOURCE: Deadline at 05:00PM

Theater News: Nick Adams and More to Take Part in Reading of New Musical Mary & Max

The reading will be directed by Stafford Arima.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM

Theater News: BroadwayHD to Stream Rainn Wilson in Solo Performance of Will Eno's Thom Pain

Oliver Butler and Will Eno direct a film adaptation of the Geffen Playhouse production.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM

Theater News: NYMF Extends Submission Deadline for 2018 Next Link Project

The project is open to any writer, produced or unproduced, with or without agency representation.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM

Jim Parsons, Matt Bomer lead Broadway's ‘The Boys in the Band' by Joe Dziemianowicz

Ryan Murphy produces the 50th anniversary of Mart Crowley’s landmark, in-your-face 1968 comedy-drama about gay lives.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 05:00PM
Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Jim Parsons, Zachary Quinto, Andrew Rannells, and Matt Bomer to Lead The Boys in the Band on Broadway by Olivia Clement

Joe Mantello will direct the first Broadway production of Mart Crowley’s groundbreaking play, commemorating its 50th anniversary.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:59PM

Exclusive! Check Out This Sexy New Teaser for the Hello Again Film

10 fleeting love affairs, 10 New York City eras, 1 soulful circle.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 04:56PM

Former Disney star was weirdly psyched to play a serial killer by Sara Stewart

He’s an all-American blond cutie who had a hit Disney Channel show, “Austin & Ally,” and sings in a band, R5, alongside siblings Riker, Rocky and Rydel. So naturally Ross Lynch’s…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 04:46PM

Watch Tony Winner Jessie Mueller and Tony Nominee Danielle Brooks in Highlights From Voices for the Voiceless by Ruthie Fierberg

Mueller took on a Joni Mitchell classic, while Brooks offered a song from Purlie.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:44PM

My first Follies… in fact, my first Sondheim by Tom Bolton

Of course, Follies is much more than a spectacle. It is simultaneously a nostalgic tribute to the showgirl era and, a show written to consign it to history.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 04:35PM

Toronto-bred Hannah Fischer is a ballerina on the rise at the National Ballet by Brad Wheeler

Fischer is set to reprise her lead role again as Hermione in Christopher Wheeldon’s balletic interpretation of the Shakespeare play The Winter’s Tale

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 04:35PM

Deborah Cox, Lily Tomlin and More to Appear at 2017 VOICE ARTS AWARDS, Airing on Ovation TV by TV News Desk

Society of Voice Arts amp Sciences SOVAS announced that partner Ovation TV will provide streaming coverage of the 2017 Voice Arts Awards, honoring the best talent in the voiceover industry. …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:33PM

Tony Yazbeck to Bring Evening of Song and Dance to The Green Room 42 by BroadwayWorld

Tony Award nominee Tony Yazbeck will bring his one-man show to The Green Room 42 on December 1 and 3 at 7PM.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:33PM

VIDEO: Lucky ELLEN Fan Goes Behind-the-Scenes with Cast of HAMILTON LA by TV News Desk

On today's ELLEN, host Ellen DeGeneres didn't throw away her shot at sending her favorite presidential expert Macey Hensley to HAMILTON during its run at Hollywood's Pantages Theater.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:33PM

L.A. Dancers: Here’s What to Check Out in November

Whether you’re new to L.A., a seasoned professional, or just looking for some inspiration, we’ve gathered information on upcoming performances, events, dance auditions and more f…

SOURCE: Backstage at 04:30PM

THOM PAIN, Starring Rainn Wilson, to Stream on BroadwayHD This Winter by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayHD announces today that Thom Pain, the Geffen Playhouse's filmed adaptation of its stage production of Will Eno's lauded play Thom Pain based on nothing starring Rainn Wilson 'The Of…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:19PM

How Broadway’s The Lion King Launched Disney Theatrical Productions by Ruthie Fierberg

The musical phenomenon helped create the division of Walt Disney Studios that has become a producing giant in theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:18PM

BWW TV Exclusive: Broadway Sessions Hosts a New Works Palooza! by Ben Cameron

It was a New Works Palooza' recently at Broadway Sessions as we welcomed some of NYC's most celebrated writers and composers to share their latest and greatest with us Well the latest and g…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:18PM

Theater News: Anastasia's Ramin Karimloo Joins Lineup for Only Make Believe Gala

Josh Groban will receive the Sir Ian McKellen Award at this year's ceremony.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:00PM

Video Flash: Caissie Levy and Patti Murin on the Sisterly Bond of Frozen

Meet Broadway's Elsa and Anna before the show takes the stage at the St. James Theatre.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:00PM
Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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"Of Thee I Sing" Star Bryce Pinkham on Current Events, Corn Muffins and Carnegie Hall by Carey Purcell

“Apparently, we’re all chasing corn muffins,” Bryce Pinkham laughed, before adding in a more serious tone, “Hopefully not

SOURCE: Huffington Post at 03:54PM

A New La Bohème: Watch an Exclusive Scene From Royal Opera House Before It Heads to Movie Theatres by Ryan McPhee

The Puccini opera is the latest title in ROH’s Cinema Series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:52PM

Theatre Time Review: "M. Butterfly" by Joseph Cervelli

Choppy and oddly aloof revival.

SOURCE: Theater Time at 03:49PM

Actor accuses Spacey of harassment during stint at London theater

LONDON (Reuters) - Roberto Cavazos, an actor who worked at a London theater where Kevin Spacey was artistic director between 2004 and 2015 said he had encounters with the Hollywood star at t…

SOURCE: Reuters at 03:42PM

Brendan Dooling Takes On Seven Questions About Must, Billy the Kid, Bruce Willis & Carrie Diaries

Brendan Dooling talks playing Billy the Kid in Must, his favorite Bruce Willis films, and where his Carrie Diaries character would be today.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 03:39PM

Watch Laura Osnes and Josh Young Perform Song From Angels Studio Album by Logan Culwell-Block

This Broadway-aimed musical's album was released October 27.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:31PM

Griffin Theatre announces 'Violet' cast by Morgan Greene

Griffin Theatre Company announced the cast of “Violet” Wednesday. “Violet,” the 1997 Jeanine Tesori and Brian Crawley musical about a disfigured woman who heads south with hopes of t…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 03:20PM

Did ‘Thomas and Sally’ Romanticize a Master/Slave Relationship? by American Theatre Editors

How a play about an infamous pair ignited a controversy---and a conversation---about race, rape, and history.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:18PM

Definitive proof that Amy Schumer is ready for her Broadway debut by Barbara Hoffman

Amy Schumer’s about to make her Broadway debut in Steve Martin’s “Meteor Shower,” which has its first preview on Wednesday. She’s already box-office gold — but can the 36-year-o…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 03:18PM

‘A Quick 5’ with Rebecca Downs by Mark Beachy

A native of Boston, Rebecca Kyler Downs studied theatre at Tufts University and took a Master of Music in Operatic performance at Boston Conservatory. She has worked professionally as a perf…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 03:03PM

FROM DOWN UNDER: Brigadoon by Simon Parris

This production encapsulates the very best of what makes The Production Company such a treasured asset in the Melbourne musical theatre landscape: the re-enlivening of an all too rarely seen…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 03:00PM

Prince of Broadway Star Tony Yazbeck Will Share His Life Story at The Green Room 42 in NYC by Robert Viagas

His December solo show will include music by the Gershwins, Joni Mitchell, and Coldplay.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:00PM
Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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After Midnight Star Fantasia Barrino Plans Christmas Shows in NYC by Robert Viagas

Her Christmas After Midnight will play the Highline Ballroom and the Apollo Theatre in December.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:57PM

'CHASING MEM'RIES' World Premiere, Starring Tyne Daly, Extends at the Geffen by BroadwayWorld

The World Premiere of Chasing Mem'ries A Different Kind of Musical, starring Tony and Emmy Award winner Tyne Daly and featuring new and original songs by award-winning lyricists Alan amp Mar…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:54PM

The Maxamoo Podcast Previews New York's Best Theatre in November & December by Maxamoo

We're close to wrapping up our fourth year of podcasting. Unbelievable that this passion project has endured this long. Today we have our November and December preview with Jack, Jose, and L…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:54PM

ANASTASIA's Ramin Karimloo to Perform at MAKE BELIEVE ON BROADWAY Gala by BroadwayWorld

Only Make Believe welcomes Tony Award nominee and current star of Anastasia on Broadway Ramin Karimloo to perform at the Only Make Believe Gala, honoring Josh Groban with the Sir Ian McKelle…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:54PM

Suzy Storck review – home is a battlefield in brooding motherhood drama by Mark Lawson

Gate theatre, London Caoilfhionn Dunne portrays the physical and psychological decline of a reluctant mother of three in Magali Mougel’s chilling, visceral playIt looks as if a bomb has go…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:42PM

Shakespeare's Rose theatre gets go-ahead to pop up in York by Maev Kennedy

The 13-sided temporary structure, modelled on the Elizabethan playhouse, will house four Shakespeare plays directed by Lindsay Posner and Damien CrudenA 950-capacity pop-up open-air theatre …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:42PM

Actor alleges ‘unpleasant encounters’ with Kevin Spacey while at Old Vic by Georgia Snow

An actor who performed at the Old Vic during Kevin Spacey’s tenure has claimed the then artistic director routinely behaved inappropriately towards

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:36PM

Whistling Girl Turns Dorothy Parker’s Witty Words Into a Cabaret Act by Robert Viagas

Irish Arts Center in NYC presents the show November 17–18.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:18PM

The Public Theater Congratulates Founder Joe Papp in Lame "Illyria" by David Finkle

Oscar Eustis has decided to send a valentine to his founding Public Theater predecessor Joe Papp. Unfortunately, the arrow

SOURCE: Huffington Post at 02:04PM

The Public Theater Congratulates Founder Joe Papp in Lame "Illyria" by David Finkle

Oskar Eustis has decided to send a valentine to his founding Public Theater predecessor Joe Papp. Unfortunately, the arrow

SOURCE: www.huffpost.com at 02:04PM

OUT OF THE BLUE – Manchester ★★★★ by Helen McWilliams

It’s a brave individual who takes up a career in stand up comedy, however Sallyann Fellowes has just done that having left careers in both the police and as a nurse behind her.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 02:00PM

Theater News: Kelli Berglund, James Snyder, and More Join Beauty and the Beast – A Christmas Rose

Jonah Platt and John Tartaglia are also among the cast.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM

Video Flash: Steven Pasquale Stars in Ayad Akhtar's Junk

The new drama runs at Lincoln Center Theater.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM
Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Review: ‘Mystery School’ at The Edge of the Universe Players 2 by Ana Morgenstern

We are all connected. There are forces at play in the universe that are not seen, but felt. Within the realm of spiritual consciousness, we find Mystery School, a play by Paul Selig currentl…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:59PM

School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play Begins Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

Jocelyn Bioh’s play about a boarding school in Ghana in the ‘80s is helmed by Tony winner Rebecca Taichman.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:55PM

Leif Ove Andsnes, Royal Festival Hall, London — unease and insouciance in a dapper grey suit

The Norwegian pianist’s recital was received with rapt attention

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 01:44PM

Caissie Levy and Patti Murin Discuss Bringing Frozen’s Royal Sisters to Broadway by Ryan McPhee

“These women save each other; they each other’s heroine,” says Levy of Elsa and Anna.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:38PM

Caissie Levy & Patti Murin on Why Their Frozen Sisterhood Is 'A Dream Come True' by Broadway.com

We're counting down the days until the new stage adaptation of Frozen arrives at Broadway's St. James Theatre. Clearly we're not the only ones. The show's stars, Caissie Levy…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:36PM

Jackie Hoffman, Aaron Tveit & More Theater Stars Set for Lincoln Center's American Songbook Season by Broadway.com

A slew of Broadway talents are part of the new season of Lincoln Center's American Songbook concert series. The new slate of shows will play Lincoln Center's Appel Room in 2018. Cha…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:36PM

FX Sets Premiere Date for AMERICAN CRIME STORY: VERSACE, Starring Darren Criss by BroadwayWorld

FX has announced t January 17, 2018 10 pmET premiere date for the second season of its anthology series AMERICAN CRIME STORY VERSACE. The second installment will star Broadway alum Darren Cr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:36PM

Linda Eder, Laura Michelle Kelly, Vivian Reed, and More Coming to Feinstein’s/54 Below November 2–9 by Robert Viagas

See all the theatre-related events scheduled this week at the intimate New York cabaret.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:34PM

Bethnal Green Town Hall to host immersive theatre experience by Roda Musa

A new immersive show that is described as “part theatre and part game” is to have its UK premiere in Bethnal Green

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 01:25PM

Samuel French Awards 2017 Winners by American Theatre Editors

This years awardees are Ken Ludwig, Dominique Morisseau, and the team of Chris Miller and Nathan Tysen.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:24PM

Tenor Russell Watson in Critical Condition Following Emergency Brain Surgery by Matthew Westphal

Tenor and crossover star Russell Watson was rushed to a hospital near Manchester today for emergency surgery to remove a brain tumor, according to reports from British agencies and newspaper…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:23PM

The 2017 Barrymores: 11th Hour and the Wilma Theater Win Big by American Theatre Editors

Top shows this year were the rock musical 'Lizzie' and the play 'When the Rain Stops Falling.'

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:22PM

What's William Petersen doing now? Well, wait a minute by Chris Jones

So William Petersen, once William L. Petersen, venerable Chicago actor, maestro of the Remains Theatre, bon vivant, actor’s actor, decadelong star of “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation,” …

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 01:15PM

Color’s Garden, a new children’s play, opens this weekend in The National Gallery by Lorraine Treanor

Families wishing to delight children this November have more than the usual choices. Holiday shows, Christmas Carol at Ford’s and Washington Ballet’s Nutcracker at the Warner are…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 01:06PM

BWW TV: See Steven Pasquale and More in Highlights from Ayad Akhtar's JUNK on Broadway by BroadwayWorld TV

Lincoln Center Theater's production of Junk, a new play by Ayad Akhtar and directed by Doug Hughes, opens tomorrow, Thursday, November 2, at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. Check out highlights…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:04PM

What were our Top 25 reviews & other blogs in October 2017? by Press Releases

What were the reviews and other blogs that got readers clicking most? Any surprises? Our Top 25 Mates Blogs from October 2017 are listed below with summaries and links to read more.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:03PM

Watch Highlights From the Broadway Premiere of Junk by Olivia Clement

Take a sneak peek at Ayad Akhtar’s new play, about Wall Street in the ‘80s, now playing at Lincoln Center Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:01PM

What were our Top 10 news stories in October 2017? by Press Releases

As it’s the first of the month, we’re taking a brief moment to remind ourselves of the biggest news stories from the month just closed. What were the headlines that got readers clicking …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:01PM

THE EXORCIST – West End by Ian Foster

After a premiere in Birmingham last year, Sean Mathias' production of The Exorcist has resurfaced in the West End in the hope of recreating the chills and thrills of the 1973 movie, despite …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PM
Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Review: Topher Payne puts a hilarious spin on modern motherhood in “Morningside” by Kelundra Smith

Topher Payne has developed a reputation for creating insightful women characters, and a strong all-female ensemble cast illuminates his hilarious script in the world premiere of Morningside,…

SOURCE: artsatl.com at 12:59PM

Review: The Exorcist at the Phoenix Theatre by Arjun Sajip

Feels more like a product of Hollywood than the film: Arjun Sajip reviews the West End premiere of The Exorcist adapted for the stage. The post Review: The Exorcist at the Phoenix Theatre ap…

SOURCE: exeuntmagazine.com at 12:48PM

Bush Theatre appoints Lauren Clancy as executive director by Georgia Snow

Lauren Clancy has been appointed executive director of the Bush Theatre in west London. She replaces Jon Gilchrist who announced earlier this

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:40PM

20 Broadway Stars Show Off Their Halloween Spirit by Felicia Fitzpatrick

See what Ben Platt, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Darren Criss, and more dressed up as for Halloween.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:38PM

Bobbi-Toads Teams with Lin-Manuel Miranda, National Museum of Puerto Rican Culture to Donate Shoes to Puerto Rican Families by BroadwayWorld

In support of the humanitarian crisis in Puerto Rico as a result of the devastation of Hurricane Maria, Bobbi-Toads, an exclusive line of customizable children's sneakers, today announced th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:36PM

VIDEO: Meet the Royal Family- Caissie Levy & Patti Murin Gear Up for FROZEN on Broadway by Stage Tube

Following its out-of-town tryout in Denver, Frozen will join Disney hits Aladdin and The Lion King on Broadway, beginning performances at the St. James Theatre on Thursday, February 22, 2018…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:36PM

Carrie St. Louis, Laura Michelle Kelly, 54 SINGS BILLY JOEL and More Set for This Month at Feinstein's/54 Below by BroadwayWorld

This November, Feinstein's54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club amp Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:36PM

David Hyde Pierce to Play 'Scrooge' in The Acting Company's A CHRISTMAS CAROL Benefit Reading by BroadwayWorld

The Acting Company has announced a one-night-only benefit reading of Crispin Whittell's adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, December 11 at The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:36PM

Spread the Magic! HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Benefit Performance to Support Off-Broadway's New Victory Theater by BroadwayWorld

The New 42nd Street Gala and Benefit Performance of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts One and Two will be held on Saturday, May 12, 2018. Proceeds from this special performance will su…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:36PM

Shubert Organization Reveals for Cort Theatre Renovations by BroadwayWorld

The St. James and Helen Hayes Theatres might not be the only Broadway houses getting an update. According to Forbes, the Cort Theatre, currently home to M. Butterfly, might also get some ren…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:36PM

Kelli Berglund, James Snyder and Harrison White Complete Cast of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: A CHRISTMAS ROSE Panto in L.A. by BroadwayWorld

Lythgoe Family Panto LFP, in association with Pasadena Playhouse, have announced final casting for BEAUTY AND THE BEAST - A CHRISTMAS ROSE which expands this winter at The Pasadena Civic Aud…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:36PM

Top 5 Shows of the Week by April Forrer

1. 1984 at Maryland Ensemble Theatre. “…timely and terrifying… – Mark Beachy. READ review. Synopsis: Based on the iconic novel by George Orwell, Sullivan’s provocative ad…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 12:34PM

American Crime Story: Versace, Starring Darren Criss, Sets Premiere Date by Andrew Gans

The second season of the anthology series also features Tony winner Annaleigh Ashford, Ricky Martin, Edgar Ramirez, and Penelope Cruz.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM

Red Herring, fishing for Commies by Cogency

Red Herring. A romantic comedy by Michael Hollinger. Act II Playhouse, Ambler PA.   Red Herring is Michael Hollinger’s most intricate play. His script juggles a spy drama, three roman…

SOURCE: theculturalcritic.com at 12:32PM

Josh-N-Dave at The Laurie Beechman Theatre, New York by Blouin Artinfo

Josh-N-Dave will perform at The Laurie Beechman Theatre, New York.Josh Lewis and Dave Adler, better known as Josh-N-Dave, have created some great music together. “Show The Love” was thei…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 12:28PM

Arcadia’s Bel Powley Completes Lobby Hero Cast on Broadway by Olivia Clement

The actor joins Brian Tyree Henry, Michael Cera, and Chris Evans in Kenneth Lonergan’s drama.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:26PM

‘Today Is My Birthday’ at New Ohio Theatre, New York by Blouin Artinfo

"Today Is My Birthday" will be staged at New Ohio Theatre, New York. The play takes a dig at the fact that people are lonely even in this day of connection. There will be voicemail, phone ca…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 12:26PM

BoHo has the guts to take on 'Marie Christine,' or 'Medea meets Chicago' by Chris Jones

“Medea: The Musical” sounds more like a “Forbidden Broadway” parody than a serious endeavor. Murderous moms — even ones that killed their brother for their husbands, forsook their …

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 12:25PM

‘Jersey Boys’ at New World Stages, New York by Blouin Artinfo

“Jersey Boys” will be staged at New World Stages, New York.The Grammy, Tony, and Olivier Award-winning musical “Jersey Boys” is back in New York. The musical has been around for more…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 12:22PM

MacMillan: A National Celebration — final round-up

A season of the choreographer’s work has been an illuminating survey of Britain’s ballet troupes

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:18PM

Anastasia, Dear Evan Hansen & More to Sing Out on NBC During Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade by Broadway.com

Casts of some of Broadway's best shows are scheduled to appear on NBC's broadcast of the 2017 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade! Shows set to perform include 2017 Tony-winning Best …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:18PM

Bel Powley to Join Chris Evans & Michael Cera in Lobby Hero on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Bel Powley has been announced to play the role of Dawn in the upcoming Broadway production of Kenneth Lonergan’s Lobby Hero, directed by Trip Cullman. Lobby Hero will reopen Broad…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:18PM

The Slaves of Solitude, Hampstead Theatre, London — quietly engaging

An adaptation of Patrick Hamilton’s bleak 1947 novel

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:17PM

Still sharp, 40 years after its Network premiere by Nick Smurthwaite

As the National Theatre prepares to stage Paddy Chayefsky’s 1976 satire, playwright Lee Hall, who has adapted the original screenplay, tells Nick

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:00PM

Actor/singer Ariane Barnes: ‘I wanted to promote change in this industry’ by Giverny Masso

Tired of the lack of opportunities in the performing arts for women who “don’t quite fit the standard mould”, Ariane Barnes founded

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:00PM

Theater News: Moulin Rouge! The Musical Will Have Its Pre-Broadway Run in Boston

The production will take the stage in 2018.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM

Theater News: Bel Powley to Join Michael Cera, Chris Evans, and Brian Tyree Henry in Lobby Hero

Kenneth Lonergan's play will be directed by Trip Cullman.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM

Theater News: Broadway's Cort Theatre Heading Toward Renovations

The Shubert Organization is hoping to expand the building which currently houses M. Butterfly.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM

Video Flash: Watch the Parkers Pose for a Family Photo in This A Christmas Story Live! Trailer

As Mrs. Parker, Maya Rudolph fights to get her clan in line.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM
Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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November 2017 New York Theater Openings by Jonathan Mandell

In the five Broadway shows opening in November, Amy Schumer and Uma Thurman are making their Broadway debuts; playwrights Ayad Akhtar and Steve Martin are delivering new plays; and two shows…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 11:59AM

The Public Announces Under the Radar Festival Lineup by Olivia Clement

The 14th annual festival will feature contemporary works from around the U.S. and the world.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:52AM

THIS ONE'S FOR THE GIRLS Is Just For You by Suzanna Bowling

Dorothy Marcic’s THIS ONE'S FOR THE GIRLS opened last night at St. Luke’s Theatre. As we meet our narrator (the delightful and informative Jana Robbins) who is also an academic writer, w…

SOURCE: Times Square Chronicles at 11:51AM

Theatre News: All-female cast announced for Les Enfants Terribles' Inside Pussy Riot at the Saatchi Gallery

The immersive theatre production opens this month in West London

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 11:48AM

Bel Powley Joins Kenneth Lonergan’s ‘Lobby Hero’ Broadway Revival by Jeremy Gerard

Bel Powley (Diary of a Teenage Girl) will join the previously announced Michael Cera, Chris Evans, and Brian Tyree Henry, to complete the cast of Kenneth Lonergan's Lobby Hero, directed by T…

SOURCE: Deadline at 11:44AM

78:52 — wit and intelligence

Alexandre O. Philippe’s documentary expertly dissects the shower scene in ‘Psycho’

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 11:43AM

Bette Midler Slams TV Reboot of HOCUS POCUS: 'It's Going to Be Cheap' by BroadwayWorld

While fans rejoiced at the recent news that Disney Channel was developing a reboot of the beloved cult film HOCUS POCUS, Bette Midler was not so thrilled over the news.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:42AM

Natalie Weiss & Sally Wilfert Release ONE VOICE EP, Available Today! by BroadwayWorld

Natalie Weiss amp Sally Wilfert first met in 2015 when asked to perform together for The Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival's Fall Gala. Immediately in rehearsal, they realized how seamle…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:42AM

Julie Taymor to Chat THE LION KING Milestone on NYC-ARTS This Month by TV News Desk

NYC-ARTS, THIRTEEN's weekly arts and culture multi-platform showcase, brings artslovers an all-access pass to the interesting, unusual and unique cultural offerings of the greater New York C…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:42AM

Marjorie Prime — a clever idea

There is much to admire in this human/hologram drama — but also much to be annoyed by

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 11:41AM

Thelma — a psychodrama of undeveloped themes

Newcomer Eili Harboe is superb in this otherwise flawed Norwegian supernatural thriller

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 11:41AM

Leah Nanako Winkler Wins First Annual Mark O’Donnell Prize by American Theatre Editors

The award for emerging theatre artists comes with $25,000 and developmental support.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:35AM

Obituary: Christopher Robert by Andrew Fillis

Actor, director and teacher Christopher Robert was born on November 1,1953, and trained at Chorley College as a drama teacher. A larger

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:34AM

BWW Exclusive: Bernadette Peters Opens Up About Her Broadway Return in HELLO, DOLLY! by BroadwayWorld

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, legendary two-time Tony Award-winning Bernadette Peters, capping a 60-years-long career of triumph after triumph as 'the most accomplished musical comed…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:33AM

BWW Review: Audra McDonald, Martha Plimpton Sizzle in Film Adaptation of Michael John LaChiusa's HELLO AGAIN by Michael Dale

Date movie would be too tepid a phrase to describe director Tom Gustafson's sizzling film adaptation of Michael John LaChiusa's tensely erotic 1993 musical drama, HELLO AGAIN. The term f…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:33AM

Breaking: MOULIN ROUGE Will Re-Open Boston's Emerson Colonial Theatre Before Heading to Broadway! by BroadwayWorld

Producer Carmen Pavlovic Global Creatures has announced that Moulin Rouge The Musical, based on the 2001 Twentieth Century Fox Motion Picture by Baz Luhrmann, will play a world pre-Broadway …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:33AM

Bel Powley Rounds Out Cast of Second Stage's LOBBY HERO on Broadway by BroadwayWorld

Second Stage Theater has announced that Bel Powley will join the previously announced Michael Cera, Chris Evans, and Brian Tyree Henry, to complete the cast of Kenneth Lonergan's Lobby Hero,…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:33AM

Josh Groban, Bette Midler & More Send Love & Support to NYC Following Terrorist Attack by TV News Desk

Throughout the evening, celebrities took to social media to send their love and support to the people of New York City, including Josh Groban, who was only a half a block away from the sight…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:33AM

Issue of consent raised but not fully explored in Lo (or Dear Mr. Wells): review by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

Rose Napoli's writing shines and Vivien Endicott-Douglas mesmerizes as a student involved with her teacher.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 11:31AM

Broadway Shows to Perform at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade by Mark A. Robinson

With Halloween marked-off for 2017, we look ahead to Thanksgiving and all the exciting things that this day of eating and television offer. One of the greatest and lasting television traditi…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 11:29AM

Inside Rehearsals for London Revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Woman in White by Hannah Vine

Anna O’Byrne heads the cast in the role of Laura Fairlie.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:29AM

More Allegations of Sexual Misconduct Surface Against Kevin Spacey by Henry Chu

New allegations of sexual misconduct have surfaced against actor Kevin Spacey, as questions mount over the fate of projects tied to the two-time Oscar winner. A Mexican actor and an American…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:26AM

‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’ to Open in Boston With Broadway Hopes by Michael Paulson

A stage adaptation of “Moulin Rouge,” Baz Luhrmann’s 2001 film that brought contemporary pop music to 19th-century Paris, is set for a June 2018 opening.

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

For This Playwright, Africa With Laughter, Not Tears by Alexis Soloski

In works like “School Girls; or, the African Mean Girls Play,” Jocelyn Bioh aims to tell stories that buck expectation and defy stereotype.

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

Shaina Taub Wins 2017 Fred Ebb Award by American Theatre Editors

The award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters comes with $60,000.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:15AM

‘Moulin Rouge’ Sets Beantown Premiere As Boston Reclaims Tryout Status by Jeremy Gerard

Broadway’s latest screen-to-stage adaptation, Moulin Rouge! The Musical, has booked Boston for its Broadway tryout next summer, restating Beantown’s status as a shake-out city fo…

SOURCE: Deadline at 11:15AM

Point Park's Conservatory brings performing arts classes to Pittsburgh Westinghouse students by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Point Park University’s Conservatory of the Performing Arts and Pittsburgh Westinghouse Academy, grades 6 through 12, are partnering during during the fall semester to offer interested stu…

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 11:13AM

Kevin Spacey preyed on young men at Old Vic theatre, actor claims by Mark Brown Arts Correspondent

Allegations about star’s sexual conduct mount, with Mexican actor saying there are many men with a ‘Spacey story’Accusations of inappropriate sexual behaviour against Kevin Spacey are …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:12AM

Linda Eder Gives Career-Spanning Concerts in NYC November 3 and 4 by Robert Viagas

The Jekyll & Hyde star will take the stage at Feinstein’s/54 Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:08AM

2018 Opera News Awards Will Honor Sonya Yoncheva, Vittorio Grigolo, and More by Ryan McPhee

The 13th annual event will take place in April 2018.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:07AM

Moulin Rouge! The Musical to Play 2018 World Premiere Run in Boston by Andy Lefkowitz

The world premiere pre-Broadway engagement of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, the new stage show based on Baz Luhrmann's 2001 motion picture, will reopen Boston's newl…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:06AM

TORCH SONG – What is this thing called love? by Oscar E Moore

It’s virtually impossible to fill those bunny rabbit slippers worn so majestically and confidently by Harvey Fierstein in his original production of TORCH SONG TRILOGY some 35 years ago wh…

SOURCE: Oscar E. Moore at 11:06AM

Music Interview: Badfinger’s “Straight Up” — Live and Complete by Blake Maddux

"Playing with John Lennon was a big deal. He was very cool and very nice. Very much like the John Lennon that you imagine, you know."

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 11:04AM

Return Engagement of The Wolves Begins Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

Sarah DeLappe’s award-winning play kicks off performances at Lincoln Center Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03AM

Review: They may be empty calories, but Alliance’s “Hand to God” has shock value humor by Andrew Alexander

There’s technically only one actor on stage for many of the most memorable scenes in Hand to God, playwright Robert Askins’ hit comedy currently having its Atlanta premiere through Novem…

SOURCE: artsatl.com at 11:02AM

War Paint by Michael Portantiere

Original Broadway Cast, 2017 (Ghostlight) Based on the real-life rivalry between cosmetics titans Helena Rubinstein and Elizabeth Arden, with a score by Grey Gardens team Michael Korie and S…

SOURCE: castalbumreviews.com at 11:01AM

‘Meteor Shower’ brings in record advance at Booth Theatre by Caitlin Huston

“Meteor Shower” broke the Booth Theatre’s record for advance sales, bringing in more than $7.5 million, its producers announced Wednesday. With that advance, the play has bested the ad…

SOURCE: Broadway.News Subscription at 11:01AM

November 2017 Onstage by American Theatre Editors

Witches, tennis players, and Nat King Cole---here's what's onstage nationwide this month.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:00AM

YOUNG MARX – Bridge Theatre by Johnny Fox

It’s a clever idea by Richard Bean, to envision a story set when Karl Marx was an impecunious migrant living in the ‘squalor’ of Dean Street in Soho, caught between the pawnbrokers and…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM

TV News: Dear Evan Hansen, SpongeBob SquarePants, and More Set for Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Anastasia, Once on This Island, and The Rockettes will also perform.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00AM
Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Moulin Rouge! Musical to Reopen Boston’s Colonial Theatre Before Broadway Bow by Ryan McPhee

The musical will begin its Massachusetts engagement in June 2018.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:59AM

Chita Rivera Plans Appearance at NYC Chitty Chitty Screening by Robert Viagas

The November 19 event is a benefit for the United Palace cinema in upper Manhattan.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:57AM

Kinky Boots Will Launch U.K. Tour in September 2018 by Andrew Gans

The tour will begin at Royal & Derngate in Northampton.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:55AM

In pictures (November 2): West End Bares, Stick Man, Reasons to Be Cheerful, Verity Bargate Award and more by The Stage

The latest press night parties, new shows in rehearsal, events and awards from the theatrical world in pictures. This week’s highlights include opening nights

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:42AM

Broadway’s Comic Chameleon Writes a Heartfelt New Tune by Jesse Green

Known for brassy musicals like “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,” David Yazbek is also a dark solo act. Now, with “The Band’s Visit,” his different personas come together.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:42AM

NYC terror attack: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Mariah Carey, more celebs send love to the city by Usa Today, Usa Today

Josh Groban, Sam Smith, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Mariah Carey, and more celebrities sent support and condolences in the wake of the NYC terror attack.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 10:37AM

Betty Buckley Will Make Debut at Wall Street Theater by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning actor will perform songs from her acclaimed concert evenings, Story Songs and Story Songs #2.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:35AM

Torch Song - Michael Urie in Harvey Fierstein's breakthrough drag queen, post Stonewall - pre AIDS saga by Oscar E. Moore

The torch has been passed along to Michael Urie who as hard as he tries is still chasing Harvey to the finish line in this slimmed down, revised version directed by Moises Kaufman

SOURCE: Talk Entertainment at 10:33AM

Rules of the Game: Lucky Plush Productions Finds Empathy Through Storytelling in Rooming House by Sharon Hoyer

"We’re always wrestling with how to create a piece that an audience can connect to. That’s by creating a logic, but then we also believe the logic breaks down because life doesn’t work…

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 10:30AM

Kevin Spacey scandal: New accuser says the actor made advances on him as a teen by Usa Today, Usa Today

The list of allegations facing Kevin Spacey continues to grow since actor Anthony Rapp accused him of making advances when he was only 14.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 10:18AM

The National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene To Honor Tony Award-Winner Jerry Zaks At All-Star Benefit Concert by BroadwayWorld

For one night only the biggest and brightest names on Broadway will light the stage in an all-star benefit concert, Broadway A Jewish American Legacy, December 18, 2017, at 7pm, at the Museu…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:18AM

Cady Huffman, Bill Hutton, and More to Perform at Benefit For Sandy Hook Victim At Feinstein's/54 Below by BroadwayWorld

Tomorrow, November 2nd, Feinstein's54 Below will present A Benefit for The Jessica Rekos Foundation to celebrate the life and spirit of the six-year-old, whose life was taken at Sandy Hook S…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:18AM

William Jackson Harper on the Other Good Place Character He’d Like to Play by Allie Pape

Kristen Bell and Ted Danson might be the marquee names of The Good Place, but for many viewers, the breakout star of the afterlife comedy is William Jackson Harper, who portrays anxious, ind…

SOURCE: Vulture at 10:11AM

Record-Breaking Deal Clears Way for Cort Theatre Expansion by Marc Hershberg

After selling airspace for over $40 million, Shubert plans to expand the Cort Theatre.

SOURCE: Forbes at 10:09AM

Tartuffe by Darryl Reilly

Complementing his gorgeous stage pictures, director Craig Smith’s vibrant staging has the actors in constant motion on the small playing area.  The cast precisely paces, dashes and undula…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 10:05AM

Diary: Kenneth Branagh puts his foot in it by Tabard

Tabard hears that Irish actor and director Kenneth Branagh has been granted the honour of immortalising himself in concrete at Grauman’s Chinese

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:00AM

Fears for the future of historic scenery studios (your views, November 2) by The Stage

In response to last week’s front-page story about the planned closure of Harkers in south-east London (Final curtain for historic scene-painting studio,

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:00AM

Beyond Demographics: A Different Approach to Segmenting Audiences by [email protected] (jdstokely)

By Meghan Randolph. In a second installment about results of a survey of theatregoers to consider best practices to market lesser-known plays, Meghan Randolph discovers commonly held assumpt…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 10:00AM

Diary: No pause from Pinter on Stoppard rejection by Tabard

One of the never-ending laments of modern life is the lost art of letter writing. Real letters, sent through the post, not

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:00AM

The 12 Most Powerful Witches in Harry Potter, Ranked by Jackson Bird

With autumn finally in the air, it’s the perfect time to dive into a reread or binge-watch of Harry Potter. Even though the earlier films have somehow become categorized as Christmas movie…

SOURCE: Vulture at 10:00AM
Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Watch This First Glimpse of Fox’s A Christmas Story Live! by Ruthie Fierberg

Take a look at Maya Rudolph and her on-screen family in a sneak peek at the live television event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:50AM

Off-Broadway Review: "Stuffed" at the Westside Theatre Downstairs by David Roberts

“Stuffed” addresses the gamut of issues surrounding weight and its gain or loss (intentional or otherwise), including: body-image; clothing; shaming; anorexia-bulimia; dieting; therapy; …

SOURCE: Theatre Reviews Limited at 09:43AM

Video: Deafinitely Theatre's Paula Garfield: 'Directors need to take more risks with disabled performers'

Deafinitely Theatre will present their new show Contractions at the New Diorama this month

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 09:42AM

Photos: Michael Barrymore and Suzi Quatro attend opening night of The Exorcist

The stage adaptation of the popular novel and film has transferred to the West End

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 09:42AM

Review: Review: Suzy Storck (Gate Theatre)

Jean-Pierre Baro directs Magali Mougel's unflinching dissection of domestic abuse at the Gate Theatre

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 09:42AM

A Dish of Reality With a Side of Laughs: Lisa Lampanelli’s ‘Stuffed’ by Matthew Wexler

A lifelong yo-yo dieter, a bulimic, a confident overweight gal, and a permanent size zero who can’t gain weight walk into a play — what happens next could only be dished up by comedian L…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 09:36AM

Kinky Boots announces UK tour by Roda Musa

The triple Olivier award-winning musical Kinky Boots is to tour the UK next year, while continuing to run run in the West

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:36AM

Watermill to revive Jerusalem in 2018 season by Georgia Snow

The Watermill Theatre is to stage the first major revival of Jez Butterworth’s Jerusalem as part of its 2018 season. The play,

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:36AM

Nick Offerman calls Pittsburgh his 'Disneyland' by Scott Mervis / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Nick Offerman is known and loved as a star of stage and screen, but it was one of his little part-time jobs that brought him to Pittsburgh in the spring.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 09:34AM

'Betty Boop' Composer David Foster Makes the Big Move to The Big Apple by BroadwayWorld

NY Daily News has reported that Grammy-Award winning composer David Foster has made the move to New York to get 'Betty Boop' to Broadway.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:33AM

Obituary: Rosemary Leach by Michael Quinn

Although television came to dominate Rosemary Leach’s career, she never abandoned the stage, maintaining a profile in regional and fringe theatre and

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:29AM

GRACE NOTES: Wednesday, November 1, 2017 by Susan Grace

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Kristin Chenoweth wants Aurora dining recommendations ahead of Paramount Theatre show by Tracy Swartz

Tony and Emmy Award winner Kristin Chenoweth said the Chicago area has been a “second home to me over all these years.” Chenoweth played the Genesee Theatre in Waukegan last month and is…

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The Exorcist, Phoenix Theatre, London, review: This show is less scary than the film but more profoundly disturbing by Paul Taylor, Paul Taylor

'The Exorcist' hits the West End stage 44 years after William Friedkin's classic horror film about the demonic possession of a 12-year-old girl which caused audience members t…

SOURCE: The Independent at 09:24AM

5 Shows to See if You’re in New York in November by Ben Brantley

“Brigadoon” appears (briefly), Amy Schumer steps onto Broadway and an acclaimed musical returns to a bigger stage.

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DEAR EVAN HANSEN, ANASTASIA Casts & More Set for Macy's THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE by TV News Desk

The cast of Broadway's ANASTASIA, DEAR EVAN HANSEN and SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS will perform on the Macy's 91st Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. The parade airs November 23rd.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:04AM

ITI Congress, Segovia: Britain returns to the fold of world theatre by Nick Awde

The International Theatre Institute used its recent congress as a platform to reboot its image and raise the profile of its younger

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Livestreaming P3M5: Plurality of Privacy Project in Five-Minute Plays at The VORTEX in Austin, Texas—Sunday 5 November 2017 by [email protected] (thea)

By HowlRound TV. The VORTEX in Austin, Texas presents a performance of P3M5: Plurality of Privacy Project in Five-minute Plays, livestreaming on the global, commons-based peer-produced HowlR…

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Wage against the machine: why actors need to talk about money by Paul Clayton

Although many performers are delighted just to be working, few realise that there might be room to negotiate better rates of pay.

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Livestreaming Female Voices from Brazil at the Martin E. Segal Theatre Center in New York City—Monday 6 November 2017 by [email protected] (thea)

By HowlRound TV. The Martin E. Segal Theatre Center in New York City presents Female Voices from Brazil with Ana Maria Gonçalves, Cidinha da Silva, and Marcia Zanelatto livestreaming on the…

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No easy answers in Capital Stage’s unsettling custody drama ‘Luna Gale’

When we first meet teenage meth addicts Karlie and Peter in a hospital waiting room in Capital Stage’s new production of “Luna Gale,” they are far from sympathetic characters. The R…

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Another plea for Comedy by Ken Levine

Back from New York where I saw several theatre pieces (besides mine). DEAR EVAN HANSEN, which is fabulous because of Ben Platt’s performance and THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG. DEAR EVAN HANSE…

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5 Comics to Read Before You See Thor: Ragnarok by Abraham Riesman

By Odin’s beard, the flaxen-haired Odinson hath returned! Thor: Ragnarok is about to hit theaters, thus adding a new installment to 55 years’ worth of sagas about Marvel’s premier thun…

SOURCE: Vulture at 09:00AM
Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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‘Rule of Three’s Dancing Performance At Théâtre de la Ville, Paris by Blouin Artinfo

“Rule of Three”, which has positioned itself as a dance presentation that is more than a story telling session and less than a concert, will be performing at Théâtre de la Ville, Paris…

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Birmingham Royal Ballet’s Aladdin at Sadler’s Wells, London – ‘full of Eastern promise’ by Neil Norman

Originally made for the National Ballet of Japan, David Bintley’s Aladdin is an efficacious antidote to the panto versions at this time

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Theatre News: Jez Butterworth's Jerusalem to receive first major revival at Watermill Theatre

Lisa Blair will direct the production at the Watermill Theatre next year

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 08:36AM

Legal Musicians To Make 'Law Rocks' At The Bedford, London by Blouin Artinfo

Law Rocks’ concert is all set to be held at The Bedford, London. Founded by Nick Child and legal professionals who were brilliant singers and musicians, Law Rocks, since its very first con…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 08:32AM

HG Wells’ The Invisible Man review at Queen’s Theatre, Hornchurch – ‘awkwardly underwritten’ by Fergus Morgan

There’s one big problem with reworking The Invisible Man for the theatre. See if you can spot it. No, it’s him. Over

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Immersive Pussy Riot show announces all-female cast by Roda Musa

An all-female cast has been announced for Les Enfants Terribles’ new immersive theatre show, Inside Pussy Riot. The 18-strong cast includes Alex

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:24AM

Rufus Norris and Sonia Friedman back industry code to tackle harassment in theatre by Georgia Snow

National Theatre director Rufus Norris and leading commercial producer Sonia Friedman are among those throwing their weight behind the new industry-wide code

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:24AM

BWW's On This Day - November 1, 2017

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on November 1 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

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METEOR SHOWER Breaks House Record for Largest Advance Sales; Previews Begin Tonight by BroadwayWorld

Before the curtain rises on its first preview, producers Joey Parnes, Sue Wagner, and John Johnson announced today that Steve Martin's new comedy Meteor Shower has broken the Booth Theatre's…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:24AM

Editor’s View: In the wake of sexual harassment claims, theatre needs better HR support by Alistair Smith

Royal Court artistic director Vicky Featherstone deserves plaudits for her swift and emphatic response to the unfolding accusations of sexual harassment and

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:22AM

Amy Schumer and Laura Benanti Star in Steve Martin’s Meteor Shower, Beginning on Broadway November 1 by Ryan McPhee

The comedy also stars Keegan-Michael Key and Jeremy Shamos.

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NEWS: First major revival of Jez Butterworth’s Jerusalem leads Watermill’s spring 2018 season by Press Releases

The Watermill Theatre’s Artistic Director, Paul Hart, announces his spring 2018 season which includes an award-winning new musical, the first major revival of a modern classic, a new Shake…

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JOY – Theatre Royal Stratford East by Laura Kressly

Joy, in which learning disabled characters are played by trained actors with learning disabilities, is a play and a directorial choice commendably at the forefront of diversity and accessibi…

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‘Yasmina’s Necklace’ at the Goodman is about the clash of love and tradition by Chris Jones

When we first meet Sam, one half of the potential love match at the heart of Rohina Malik’s “Yasmina’s Necklace,” he’s arguing with his parents over his name. He has changed it for…

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Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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DanceEast to introduce two-year dance degree by Georgia Snow

Ipswich-based DanceEast has launched what it claims is the first two-year dance degree in the UK. The BA (hons) course is run

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NEWS: Kinky Boots launches UK tour from Northampton in September 2018 by Press Releases

A new UK touring production of Kinky Boots will open on 19 September 2018 at Royal & Derngate in Northampton, returning to the home of this British story, whilst the West End production…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:40AM

Suzy Storck review at the Gate Theatre, London – ‘electrifying’ by Tim Bano

In her lacerating, latter-day Greek tragedy, French writer Magali Mougel takes Yerma, holds it up to a mirror and shows us its

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:37AM

Kristen Bell and Dave Grohl rock out with 'Frozen,' Metallica mash-up by Usa Today, Usa Today

Kristen Bell and Dave Grohl mixed Metallica's 'Enter Sandman' with 'Do You Want to Build a Snowman?' from 'Frozen.'      &nb…

SOURCE: USA Today at 07:25AM

Theatre News: Taylor Mac and Coraline opera in new Barbican season

Taylor Mac will bring his Pulitzer Prize-nominated performance to London for the first time

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 07:24AM

Theatre News: Full cast and dates announced for Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em

The show will tour the UK from next year

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 07:24AM

Exclusive Podcast: 'Behind the Curtain' Discusses Color Blind Casting, Alka Seltzer, & NO PAY, NUDITY by Behind The Curtain

This Week Rob and Kevin discuss color blind casting in musical theatre and what can musical theatre programs across the country to do to help lead the cause, our guests send us swag, celebra…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:18AM

VIDEO: Kristen Bell & Dave Grohl Perform FROZEN & Metallica Mash-Up by BroadwayWorld

After Dave Grohl revealed that his daughters love Kristen Bell's song from FROZEN, Do You Want to Build a Snowman , he invites her to perform a mash-up of the tune with Metallica's Enter S…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:18AM

BWW Morning Brief November 1st, 2017: MOULIN ROUGE!, SHADOWLANDS, and More! by Danielle Ashley

Good morning, BroadwayWorld Today's big news MOULIN ROUGE, SHADOWLANDS, and more

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The Bench

The Bench Off Broadway, Castillo Theatre Reviewed by Ran Xia BOTTOM LINE: Galinsky's vital solo piece, based on real people, is the most important kind of urban voyeurism. The word "theat…

SOURCE: Theatre is Easy at 07:04AM

7 shows to look out for in November: Network, Big Fish, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie & more by Emma Clarendon

What are the big shows opening in November 2017? Here’s Love London Love Culture’s monthly guide to shows opening in London's West End and Off-West End, including those led by big-name A…

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WATCH: The men of #RyCaRefresh sing "She used to be mine" from Waitress

We've seen the women do their thing, but now it's time for the men of #RyCaRefresh to show us what they've got! The musical WAITRESS has taken Broadway by storm and the soundtrack has made i…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 07:00AM
Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Competition: Win tickets to events in BFI’s The Big Thrill day on November 11 by The Stage

Win tickets to either: Abi Morgan on the TV Thriller with special guest Stellan Skarsgard The writer of River and The Hour

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Everybody Say Yeah! KINKY BOOTS to Kick Off UK National Tour at Royal & Derngate in September 2018 by BroadwayWorld

Kinky Boots, the winner of every major Best Musical award, has just announced that it will embark on a UK tour from autumn 2018.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:48AM

A bleary agent of chaos: Tony Slattery returns to live impro by Brian Logan

The charismatic Whose Line Is It Anyway? star is a blithely uninhibited lord of misrule at a new improvisation night in London On the way to Slattery Night Fever, the new weekend impro night…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:48AM

The Exorcist review – West End horror show is as spooky as a wet sock by Lyn Gardner

Phoenix theatre, London This stage version of the classic movie deploys blackouts, special effects and the voice of Ian McKellen to do the devil’s work, but possesses no fearful thrillsThe…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:48AM

These boots were made for walking...right across the country! Kinky Boots announces its UK tour

These boots were made for walking, so that's just what they'll do! The hugely successful KINKY BOOTS - winner of every Best Musical award - has announced a UK tour from autumn 2018, starting…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 06:45AM

Indie Pop Band 'The Drums' At The Fonda Theatre, Los Angeles by Blouin Artinfo

An indie pop band, "The Drums" will perform at The Fonda Theatre, Los Angeles. Founded by Jonny Pierce and Jacob Graham, the band has recently launched album titled “Abysmal Thoughts”.Th…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 06:38AM

Send in the Clowns: Marcel + The Art of Laughter by Jk Clarke

          By Samuel L. Leiter   If you love physical comedy in the manner of Buster Keaton and Charlie Chaplin or, to cite more recent exemplars, Bill Irwin and…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 06:31AM

Couple who married on arena ice return to Pittsburgh for Disney's 'Frozen' by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The just-married couple’s first dance was to Elvis Presley’s “I Can’t Help Falling in Love With You.” It was an appropriate choice for the venue. The dance and the “I d…

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 06:30AM

Blogs: Stewart Pringle: 'To get by in theatre you have to wear a lot of hats'

Ahead of the premiere of his debut play, the Bush Theatre dramaturg reflects on the necessity to juggle roles in theatre

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:18AM

Photos: In pictures: Anna O'Byrne, Carolyn Maitland and cast of The Woman in White in rehearsals

Thom Southerland directs the first major revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical

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Theatre News: Kinky Boots to embark on first UK tour from September 2018

The tour will open in Northampton, with venues and locations announced

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Fun To Watch ‘The Effect’ At Studio Theatre, Washington DC by Blouin Artinfo

“The Effect” is being staged at Studio Theatre, Washington DC. Written by Lucy Prebble and directed by David Muse, the play is about two antidepressant clinical trial volunteers who begi…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 06:16AM

‘The Lorax’ at Old Vic Theatre, London by Blouin Artinfo

Dr Suess’s ‘The Lorax’ is currently on stage at Old Vic Theatre, London. The play has been adapted by David Greig for the stage presentation. It is a family show and best suited for al…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 06:05AM

Madeleine Worrall: Casual sexism is entrenched in theatre – it must change by Madeleine Worrall

When Madeleine Worrall started her career in the 1990s, she couldn’t understand why she was treated differently to her male counterparts. Now is

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SUPERPOSITION – Touring by Kristy Stott

Spoken word, science and strip clubs combine to create Chanje Kunda’s one-woman cabaret show exploring the laws of attraction and the meaning of life.

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Liverpool Everyman’s rep company: ‘We nearly keeled over last year. But we’ve plenty left in the tank’ by Catherine Jones

Still revelling in the success of the Everyman’s 2017 company season, the theatre’s artistic director and associate director talk to Catherine Jones

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Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Today on Broadway: Wednesday, November 1, 2017 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: “Moulin Rouge” Finds Stars for a Developmental Lab, “Ain’t Too Proud” Aiming for Fall Opening, and First Thanksgiving Parade Participants! “Today …

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM

Review: AquaSonic at Tramway, Glasgow by Andrew Edwards

A noise not possible on dry land: Andrew Edwards reviews Between Music’s performance playing custom-made musical instruments underwater. The post Review: AquaSonic at Tramway, Glasgow appe…

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One Of The World’s Oldest Plays ‘The Suppliant Women’ At Young Vic, London by Blouin Artinfo

A new version by David Greig of a 2500-year old play, “The Suppliant Women” will be performed at Young Vic at London.Fifty women board a boat in North Africa and leave everything behind …

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 05:35AM

‘The Tailor-Made Man’ at White Bear Theatre, London by Blouin Artinfo

The powerful true story of love, hypocrisy, betrayal, and success, “The Tailor-Made Man,” gets a 25th anniversary production at White Bear Theatre in London.William “Billy” Haines wa…

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On the Couch with Tom Middleditch by Arts Review

WHO IS TOM MIDDLEDITCH? Aspiring Writer, Director, Theatre maker, Philosopher, and Neurodiversity Advocate. I run the company, A_tistic, which is dedicated to spreading Neurodiversity, and d…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 05:04AM

Singer Randolph Matthews To Perform At Vortex Jazz Club, London by Blouin Artinfo

Randolph Matthews, a London-based singer, songwriter and multi-vocal instrumentalist will be performing at Vortex Jazz Club in London.A brand new series, featuring Randolph Matthews this Nov…

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Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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Arthur Miller’s ‘A View from the Bridge’ at Old Fitz Theatre, Sydney by Blouin Artinfo

Old Fitz Theatre, Sydney presents Red Line Productions’ “A View from the Bridge,” a play by American playwright Arthur Miller. “A View from the Bridge” is set in Red Hook, Brooklyn…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 04:28AM

Pipilotti Rist: Sip my Ocean by Arts Review

Featuring dazzling environments that plunge viewers into colourful projections which explore the relationship between nature, the body and technology, the Museum of Contemporary Art Australi…

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'This Is Us' Kevin Spacey name-check goes to Christian Bale

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Christian Bale won what embattled Kevin Spacey lost: the privilege of being name-checked on "This Is Us."...

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Competition: Win tickets to see the Big House’s full-scale production of Phoenix Rising at Smithfield Meat Market by The Stage

Four years after the phenomenal success of their debut play Phoenix – praised by critics, industry peers and audiences alike – The

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Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Time Stands Still by Arts Review

An innovative and immersive production that will have audiences on the edge of their seats, Donald Margulies’ critically-acclaimed, Tony Award nominated play, Time Stands Still will be p…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 03:04AM

Master Your Domain With Google Search Console: Connecting Everything To Google Analytics by Drew McManus

Now that you’ve created your Google Search Console (CSG) account, have all the website versions set up as properties, selected a preferred version, and submitted a sitemap, you’re ready …

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Review: ‘The Bridges of Madison County’ at Kensington Arts Theatre by William Powell

“For all sad words of tongue and pen, The saddest are these, ‘It might have been’,” wrote poet John Greenleaf Whittier. The themes of “what might have been” and “what if” wer…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 03:00AM

Chris Goode: Everything I know about theatre, I learned first from Derek Jarman by Chris Goode

Almost everything I think I know about theatre, I learned from someplace else. Sometimes it’s just easier to spot the clues about

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Mark Shenton: My name is Mark and I’m an addict by Mark Shenton

I’ve long admitted that I’m an addict and my first drug of choice is theatre. I’ve turned it into my career as

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Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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'It's very sweary!' What Labour MPs make of James Graham's political comedy Labour of Love by Interviews By Chris Wiegand and Emine Saner

The mountains of leaflets, the WhatsApp groups, the election night panic … Harriet Harman, Tracy Brabin and David Lammy on what the play gets right – and wrong Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:42AM

Sarah DeLappe's All-Female Soccer Play THE WOLVES Begins Tonight at Lincoln Center by BroadwayWorld

Lincoln Center Theater is bringing the critically-acclaimed, Drama Desk and Obie award-winning production of The Wolves, a new play by Sarah DeLappe, directed by Lila Neugebauer, to the Mitz…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:05AM

2017 Career Transition for Dancers Jubilee Honors Carrie Ann Inaba, Catherine Zeta-Jones & Robert Fairchild Tonight by BroadwayWorld

The Actors Fund will honor dancer, choreographer and television dance competition judge Carrie Ann Inaba, Academy and Tony Award-winning actress Catherine Zeta-Jones, and New York City Balle…

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BRING BACK BIRDIE Concert Features Two Cut Songs Tonight at Feinstein's/54 Below by BroadwayWorld

Feinstein's54 Below and the acclaimed Second Act Series presents the short-lived musical sequel Bring Back Birdie in concert for one performance only, tonight, November 1st, starring Broadwa…

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Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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‘Knock’ at Schools 21, Paris by Blouin Artinfo

“Knock” is being screened at Schools 21, Paris. The one-hour 38-minute film is a French comedy by Guy Lefranc. The film stars Louis Jouvet, Pierre Renoir, Jean Brochard, Marguerite Pierr…

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Boys Will Be Boys by Arts Review

A no-holds-barred, biting satire set in the intoxicating world of investment banking, The Street Theatre presents Melissa Bubnic’s furiously funny Boys Will Be Boys in a limited sea…

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Review: ‘Lost In Yonkers’ at Peace Mountain Theatre Company by Mark Ludder

I had a Great Aunt whose fourth floor walk-up apartment was very much on display when I entered the performance space at Har Shalom. I wondered if set designers Maggie Moddig and Steven Lesh…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:51AM

A performance without performers by Andrew Haydon

Presented by Artangel, Stifter's Dinge contains no actors. So does it still count as theatre?When the National opened its recent production of The Hour We Knew Nothing of Each Other, much of…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:42AM

‘Detroit’ at Cinéma le Grand Action, Paris by Blouin Artinfo

“Detroit” is being screened at Cinéma le Grand Action, Paris. It is a Kathryn Bigelow film and stars Anthony Mackie, John Boyega, Algee Smith, John Krasinski, Jason Mitchell, and Will P…

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The Exorcist — a disappointingly un-scary adaptation opens at the Phoenix Theatre, London

This staging of the horror story relies heavily on visual effects

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November/December 2017 Preview by Maxamoo

We’re close to wrapping up our fourth year of podcasting. Unbelievable that this passion project has endured this long. Today we have our November and December preview with Jack, Jose, and…

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Theatrefolk Featured Play: Almost History: that whole space-time continuum thing by Treanor Baring by Lindsay Price

  You gotta study history And know that it’s no mystery Without the facts of every bit You are doomed to repeat it. Repeat it, repeat it, repeat it… Welcome to our Featured …

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Theatrefolk Featured Play: Shreds and Patches by Robert Wing by Lindsay Price

Welcome to our Featured Play Spotlight. Shreds and Patches by Robert Wing is a re-imagining of Shakespeare’s Hamlet. The location is a “wellness facility” for disturbed teens. Dane, ou…

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AM

Interviews: How Anna Ziegler Went From Poet to Playwright

With The Last Match and Actually running off-Broadway, Anna Ziegler is a playwright whose work should be on your radar.

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Jake Paul Plays Trick or Treat Beanboozled by Young Hollywood

Jake Paul Plays Trick or Treat BeanboozledWe're hanging out with Jake Paul in the YH Studio, and in the spirit of the Halloween season, he takes us up on a little Trick or Treat challenge...…

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Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Grammy Nominee Lulu's 'All About The Music Tour' To Reach Union Chapel, London by Blouin Artinfo

As part of the biggest tour of her astonishing career, Grammy-nominated singer Lulu will be performing at Union Chapel in London.Legendary singer Lulu has embarked on a grand tour titled “…

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The Arts on Stamps of the World — November 1 by Doug Briscoe

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

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ANASTASIA Cast Members Set For Broadway Sessions This Week by BroadwayWorld

BROADWAY SESSIONS is described as an evening of musical performances, games and open mic featuring a new Broadway guest each week. The show is created and hosted by Ben Cameron Bway Wicked, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:42AM

Amy Schumer Makes Her Broadway Debut as Meteor Shower Begins Performances by Andy Lefkowitz

Meteor Shower, a new comedy by Tony nominee Steve Martin, kicks off Broadway performances at the Booth Theatre on November 1. Four-time Tony winner Jerry Zaks directs the play that will offi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:36AM

WATCH: TDF's Facebook Live with Jenn Gambatese and Becky Gulsvig - The 'School of Rock' stars share backstage tales from the Broadway musical

Last Friday we welcomed School of Rock stars Jenn Gambatese and Becky Gulsvig for a live, 20-minute chat on the TDF Facebook page. They answered fans' questions and really let their hair dow…

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Step Inside Broadway’s Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre by Hannah Vine

Inside the Theatre, the photo feature series that documents Broadway’s historic playhouses, continues with the Gerald Schoenfeld.

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Disney’s The Lion King By the Numbers by Ruthie Fierberg

How many puppets does the show use? How much does Mufasa’s mask weigh? Find out below!

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What Keeps The Lion King Going 20 Years and Counting by Ruthie Fierberg

In its 20th year, The Lion King continues its reign as one of Broadway’s most visually stunning and beloved musicals.

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Meet the Woman Who Opened in Broadway’s The Lion King 20 Years Ago—and Never Left by Ruthie Fierberg

How original cast member Lindiwe Dlamini has kept the Disney smash fresh for two decades.

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How Did Julie Taymor Come Up With the Mask Designs for Each Lion King Character? by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony-winning director and costume designer reveals the one-word ideograph that allowed her to translate animated characters into captivating onstage creatures.

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How Well Do You Know Your Sondheim Movie Musicals? by Logan Culwell-Block

If you are a Sondheim super fan, you have got to know his musicals’ movie adaptations too. Take our quiz to find out where you stand!

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Think The Lion King is Hamlet? Think Again. by Ruthie Fierberg

The classic tale of The Lion King has more layers than you think.

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IMPRESSIONS: Ryan McNamara's "The World Premiere of a New Commission" with John Zorn at The Guggenheim by The Dance Enthusiast

In IMPRESSIONS: Ryan McNamara's The World Premiere of a New Commission with John Zorn at The Guggenheim, "The cast rings the circumference of the space, performing angular arm gestures combi…

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