Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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Cineworld agrees to buy Regal in $3.6 billion theater deal by Bloomberg

The U.K.'s Cineworld Group agreed to buy U.S. theater operator Regal Entertainment Group for about $3.6 billion to expand into the biggest movie market.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 11:49PM

The Butterfly Club seek Expressions of Interest for their curated Autumn Program by Arts Review

The Butterfly Club are seeking Expressions Of Interest (EOIs) from producers and artists who wish to be a part of their 2018 Curated Autumn Program. Successful applicants will produce…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 11:25PM

Tina Fey & Don Katz Honored by NY Stage & Film by Sandi Durell

  New York Stage & Film’s annual Winter Gala, celebrating 33 years of service to the American stage and screen, honored Tina Fey and Founder & CEO of Audible, Inc. Don Katz …

SOURCE: theaterpizzazz.com at 11:24PM

Theater Review: Huntington Theatre Company’s “Tartuffe” — Relevant as Ever by Arts Fuse Editor

The Huntington Theatre Company’s production of Molière’s classic is bright and energetic.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 11:24PM

Review: Describe the Night

Ninety years of history and myth flicker like shadows on the wall in Rajiv Joseph's newest play.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00PM
Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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The ABBA Show by Arts Review

Melbourne, prepare for ABBA-mania! Following more than 5,000 international shows, The ABBA Show will be performed for an exclusive season at The Athenaeum Theatre from 14 December 2017. Mor…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 10:43PM

Review: Describe the NIght by Brian Scott Lipton

Rajiv Joseph’s ambitious, epic, and ultimately memorable drama “Describe the Night,” now premiering at the Atlantic Theatre.

SOURCE: cititour.com at 10:37PM

Theatre Review: ‘A Christmas Carol’ at Memorial Players by April Forrer

“A Christmas Carol” at Memorial Players glowed on Saturday night. This Charles Dickens classic is adapted to the stage by Romulus Linney and is directed by Darren McGregor and Rina Stein…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 10:25PM

Describe the night by Sandi Durell

    by Michael Bracken   First and foremost, there’s the journal. It’s where Describe the Night, at the Atlantic Theater Company’s Linda Gross Theater, begins, it’s wh…

SOURCE: theaterpizzazz.com at 10:11PM

Review: ‘Counting Sheep’ Has Great Songs. But They’re in Ukrainian. by Laura Collins-Hughes

This multimedia show, featuring the Lemon Bucket Orkestra and set during the Maidan revolution, doesn’t translate its protest anthems, which the audience is asked to join.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:06PM

Review: Real Russians and Fake News in ‘Describe the Night’ by Jesse Green

Rajiv Joseph’s new play jams 90 years of lies, fantasies, propaganda and conspiracy into just under three hours. Also: the worst soup ever.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:06PM

Sydney Dance Company: New Breed by Deborah Jones

Carriageworks, Sydney, November 30. What a great night of dance – all of it brand spanking new, performed by some of the best movers on the planet and offered to the public at $35 a ti…

SOURCE: deborahjones.me at 10:02PM

Off Broadway Review: Rajiv Joseph’s ‘Describe the Night’ by Gordon Cox

“True is what happens,” says a confidant Russian Red Army captain to a journalist who is having a difficult time describing things he has seen, be it the night sky or a war atrocity. “…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:00PM

Theater Review: Describe the Night, a Tale of Russia and Fake Truth by Sara Holdren

Watching the deliberate, origami-like unfolding of Rajiv Joseph’s dense and fascinating new play Describe the Night, directed by Giovanna Sardelli at Atlantic Theater Company, I found myse…

SOURCE: Vulture at 10:00PM
Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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A Disney-Fox Deal Would Land at an Uncertain Moment for DOJ Review of Big Media by Ted Johnson

WASHINGTON — If the Walt Disney Co. reaches a deal to acquire most of the assets of 21st Century Fox, it’s likely that both companies will minimize any antitrust issues, describe…

SOURCE: Variety at 09:36PM

DESCRIBE THE NIGHT - Talkin' Broadway's Review by David Hurst

Pulitzer-nominee Rajiv Joseph's new play at The Atlantic, Describe the Night, is a sweeping, political potboiler spanning 90 years of history and intertwining the lives of seven characters o…

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 09:20PM

Review: ‘The Last Night of Ballyhoo’ at Theater J by David Siegel

Tinsel and garlands are festooned about a beautiful 10 foot tall Christmas tree. Easy to be captivated with such an exquisite Christmas touch.  But, wait, the tree is standing tall on the E…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:18PM

Disney-21st Century Fox Negotiations Add Uncertainty to Fox’s Sky Takeover Bid by Henry Chu

Twenty-First Century Fox’s $15-billion bid to own all of Sky is already up in the air with Britain’s regulatory authorities. A potential sale of various Fox assets to Disney, which would…

SOURCE: Variety at 09:00PM

'Describe the Night' review: Rajiv Joseph traces history and lies by Joe Dziemianowicz

Danny Burstein leads the cast of the political drama at the Atlantic Theater.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 09:00PM
Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Island Moving Company’s ‘Newport Nutcracker at Rosecliff’ reminds us of the magic by Admin

Rosecliff Mansion, Newport, Rhode Island November 26, 2017. As children, we crave magic. We are easily enchanted as we discover more and more about the world. We believe in things that adult…

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 08:41PM

Barnum, Menier Chocolate Factory review - a big, blousy spectacle by Veronica.lee

Energetic retelling of the showman's storyYou have to hand it to Menier Chocolate Factory, a venue that doesn't let size matter as it stages an all-singing, all-dancing new production o…

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 08:04PM

The ‘SpongeBob’ musical could be a surprise hit by Michael Riedel

“SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical” scrambled aboard a lifeboat Tuesday and it looks as if it could float — at least until the Tony Awards in June. The $20 million musica…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 08:03PM
Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Disney-Fox Deal: Who Would Stay, Who Would Go if Murdochs Decide to Sell by Cynthia Littleton

Who runs the film studio? Who gets the keys to the TV kingdom? And will a Murdoch be in line for Bob Iger’s throne? There are more questions than answers as the possibility of Disney acqui…

SOURCE: Variety at 07:43PM

Review: Altar Boyz (Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre) by Lauren Whalen

One of off-Broadway’s longest-running shows, the boy band parody Altar Boyz is a real-time concert of a Christian boy band who love singing and dancing - but love Jesus even more. Theo Ubi…

SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 07:12PM

Describe The Night Review. 90 Years of Russian Lies, Paranoia, and Love by New York Theater

Playwright Rajiv Joseph aims high in this ambitious, pertinent, resonant, sometimes compelling but often confusing drama that sprawls over 90 years (and three hours), taking place in Poland,…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 07:10PM

Steppenwolf’s ‘Pass Over’ secretly filmed by Spike Lee by Miriam Di Nunzio

The film is now an official "special event" entry at the Sundance Film Festival in January.

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 07:05PM

BARNUM Menier, SE1 by Libby Purves and Friends

A MINI-CIRCUS AND A MISCASTING   A nice irony that this revival of this Mark Bramble / Cy Coleman / Michael Stewart musical about Phineas T.Barnum should open now, just as David Attenbo…

SOURCE: theatrecat.com at 07:04PM
Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Parliament Square, Bush Theatre, review – uncomfortable blaze of anger by Aleks.sierz

New drama about political extremism is brilliantly written – mostlyThe political story of our time is the upsurge in support for Jeremy Corbyn, leftwing leader of the Labour Party, mainly …

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 06:54PM

Rosemary Laing by Arts Review

Featuring the works of one of Australia’s most significant and internationally-renowned photo-based artists, Rosemary Laing, the themes of colonisation, political borders and boundaries, …

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 06:47PM

Review: ‘Curve of Departure’ at Studio Theatre by Robert Michael Oliver

Rachel Bonds’ new play, Curve of Departure, now playing at Studio Theatre, is that rarity among modern plays: it’s traditional storytelling at its most engaging. Enter Rudy, played …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 06:47PM

THE WOMAN IN WHITE Charing Cross Theatre SW1 by Libby Purves and Friends

 NEW GENERATION CRITIC MICHAEL ADAIR WONDERS WHO IT’S FOR….     When The Woman in White debuted at the Palace Theatre in 2004, much of the commentary focused on it being a tec…

SOURCE: theatrecat.com at 06:36PM

I'm Ready! Make Some Noise with the Cast and Friends of SpongeBob SquarePants on Opening Night! by Broadway.com

Matt Rodin orchestrates a chorus of foley with the cast and friends of SpongeBob SquarePants on opening night in this Red Carpet Challenge.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:24PM

Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Fred Berman and Ben Jeffrey of The Lion King by Broadway.com

Fred Berman and Ben Jeffrey stop by Broadway.com HQ to chat about The Lion King and more with Beth Stevens.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:24PM

ART BASEL IN MIAMI BEACH 2017 Dec. 7-10 by Michael J. Roberts

Now in its 16th edition, Art Basel in Miami Beach brings together art enthusiasts from [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 06:18PM

Conversations: Art Basel’s 2017 Program in Miami Beach by Michael J. Roberts

Conversations, Art Basel’s talks series, will bring together leading artists, gallerists, collectors, art historians, curators, [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 06:18PM

Art Basel announces details of its 2017 Film program in Miami Beach by Michael J. Roberts

From December 7 to December 9, 2017, Art Basel will present a premier program of film and video [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 06:18PM

Your Guide To Untitled, Miami Beach, 2017 by Michael J. Roberts

The sixth edition of Untitled, Miami Beach continues the fair’s unique curatorial vision with 137 [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 06:18PM

Philipp Kaiser To Curate Public Sector at Art Basel in Miami by Michael J. Roberts

2017 marks the first year that Philipp Kaiser, independent curator and critic, will curate the [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 06:18PM

Photo Flash: The First National Tour of FUN HOME Takes Its Final Bow by BroadwayWorld

After 32 markets, over half a million audience members, and 14 months on the road, the national touring company of FUN HOME took its final bow at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts in …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:12PM

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids brings in record $5.6 million in donations by Caitlin Huston

The Broadway community brought in the most it has ever raised for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids as part of the Gypsy of the Year competition, with a total of $5,609,211. That total was a…

SOURCE: Broadway.News Subscription at 06:08PM

Dallas Theater Center Fires Director of New Play Development Following ‘Inappropriate Behavior’ Allegations by Ryan McPhee

Lee Trull held the position at the Tony-winning regional theatre since 2013.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:07PM

Theater News: Jayne Houdyshell to Star in MCC Theater's Relevance

Liesl Tommy will direct J.C. Lee's new play.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM

Theater News: $5.6 Million Raised During Gypsy of the Year for Broadway Cares

Dear Evan Hansen raised the most funds of any Broadway show.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM

'La Pastorela' returns as a tribute to 'Chunky' by James Hebert

Teatro Máscara Mágica’s holiday favorite "La Pastorela” was once San Diego’s longest-running theater tradition. Until last year, when it wasn’t — the result of a venue issue that…

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 06:00PM
Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Los Angeles Theater Review: CAUGHT (Think Tank Art Gallery in the Fashion District, DTLA) by Tony Frankel

CAUGHT IN ITS SPELL An onion-skin experience, Christopher Chen’s magnificent Caught is indeed scripted, but you won’t know that when you’re watching it. Part immersive thea…

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 05:59PM

A musical saint and her discontents at the Monday Evening Concerts by Mark Swed

The first composer in the Western canon whose name we know and whose voice continues to exert considerable contemporary resonance was a woman — the 12th century Benedictine abbess Hildegar…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 05:50PM

Brandon Uranowitz, Sara Jean Ford, and Tally Sessions Will Star in NYC Concert of Calamity Jane by Robert Viagas

The 1953 Sammy Fain film musical was adapted for the stage but never made it to Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:39PM

December 2017 Onstage by Alexis Capitini

Holiday shows, reverent and ir- and every gradation in between, decorate U.S. stages this month.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:35PM

‘A Quick 5’ with Valerie Lash by Mark Beachy

Valerie Lash is the Dean of Arts and Humanities as well as Professor of Theatre at Howard Community College, Founding Artistic Director of Rep Stage, and Executive Producer of Arts Collectiv…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 05:30PM

Broadway producers sue over casting directors' union drive by Karen Matthews

NEW YORK (AP) -- Broadway producers filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday against casting directors who are seeking to unionize and the Teamsters local that would represent them....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 05:23PM

'Wizard of Oz' coming to Chicago Theatre by Morgan Greene

“The Wizard of Oz” will make a Chicago stop along its yellow brick road, it has been announced by the Madison Square Garden Company. The non-Equity touring production, based on the belov…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 05:20PM

Get a Glimpse at Lucy Kirkwood's Climate Change-Focused Play The Children by Lindsey Sullivan

Lucy Kirkwood's electric London transfer The Children is shocking audiences at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Take a look at production shots from the play, which officially opens on De…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:18PM

Jayne Houdyshell to Star in World Premiere Play Relevance Off-Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Tony winner Jayne Houdyshell will star in the world premiere production of Relevance, a play written by JC Lee. The previously announced mounting will be directed by Tony nominee Liesl …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:18PM

Award-Winning Rock Musical Series ft. Broadway Actors Releases 2nd Season by Ned Donovan

Cast Members of The Great Comet of 1812, Once: The Musical, and more are featured in this Musical Action Comedy that pits Megan and her rockin' band of Vampire Slayers against a sinister blo…

SOURCE: at 05:16PM

Hugh Jackman Is 'Itching' to Return to Broadway by BroadwayWorld

While Hugh Jackman readies the world for his return to the big screen in The Greatest Showman, he has already set his sights on a return to the Broadway stage. In fact, he's 'itching' for a …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:13PM

Michael Feinstein, Norm Lewis, Caissie Levy and More to Bring Holiday Cheer to Feinstein's/54 Below by BroadwayWorld

This December, Feinstein's54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club amp Private Event Destination, presents a spectacular holiday lineup. Scroll down for details

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:06PM

Review: Rudolph the Red-Hosed Reindeer (Hell in a Handbag Productions, 2017) by Lauren Whalen

Based on the 1967 children’s TV special, this fun Rudolph chronicles the adventures of a North Pole reindeer (Graham Thomas Heacock) who just doesn’t fit in with his peers - he just can'…

SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 05:06PM

Review: Dear Brutus, Southwark Playhouse by Frey Kwa Hawking

I actually spent much of Dear Brutus watching Michael Billington looking dissatisfied then leaving as fast as he could (similarly, the two friends of an actor I talked to outside after the p…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 05:06PM

Jimmy Buffett On-Hand to Open Box Office for Escape to Margaritaville by Mark A. Robinson

Friday, December 8th, music legend Jimmy Buffett will be on-hand when the box office at the Marquis Theatre opens to sell tickets for Escape to Margaritaville. The forthcoming Broadway music…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 05:01PM

Theater News: Steve Elmore, Original Cast Member of Company, Dies at 84

Elmore also appeared off-Broadway in Dames at Sea.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM

Photo Flash: Broadway's The Children Releases New Photos

Opening night of Lucy Kirkwood's play is set for December 12.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM

Stage rite: Canadian musicians jump to writing theatrical shows by David Friend - The Canadian Press

There are a number of musicals in development with a Canadian musician taking a key role behind the scenes.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 05:00PM

Photo Flash: New York Theater Workshop First Photos of Hundred Days

Performances run through December 31.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM
Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Tony Winner Jayne Houdyshell Will Star in MCC’s Relevance Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

The world premiere of JC Lee’s play will begin previews in February 2018.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM

Stephen Ward musical to close after four months in the West End by Matt Trueman

Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical about the Profumo affair will end its run on 29 MarchViva Forever lasted seven months. From Here to Eternity will have survived for five by its last performance…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:54PM

Jayne Houdyshell to Star in JC Lee's RELEVANCE at MCC Theater by BroadwayWorld

MCC Theater today announced that Tony Award winner and MCC alum Jayne Houdyshell The Humans A Doll's House, Part 2 Coraline at MCC Theater will star in the World Premiere production of Relev…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:54PM

VIDEO: On This Day, December 5- MAN OF LA MANCHA Dreams the Impossible Dream on Broadway! by Stage Tube

Today we celebrate the Broadway production of Man of La Mancha, which debuted on this day in 2002.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:54PM

Who Won Gypsy of the Year 2017? by Ruthie Fierberg

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS sets another fundraising record—plus a recap of the show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:53PM

Lubaina Himid wins Turner Prize — worthiest winner in years

First black woman to take award triumphs with exuberant work exploring race and gender

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 04:51PM

Check Out the Opening Night of Hundred Days Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The folk-punk musical, directed by Anne Kauffman, opened at New York Theatre Workshop December 4.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:38PM

Broadway producers sue over casting directors' union drive

NEW YORK (AP) -- Broadway producers have filed a federal lawsuit against casting directors who are seeking to unionize....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 04:35PM

Couple keeps Canada's Main Streets alive in The Tale of a Town by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

Lisa Marie DiLiberto and Charles Ketchabaw get to heart of what makes communities special with touring stage show.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 04:30PM

Unplugged ‘Altar Boyz’ is not the best choice for Theo Ubique by Chris Jones

Matthew, Mark, Luke, Juan and Abraham — otherwise known as the Altar Boyz — have returned to the Chicago stage. At this particular moment in our roiled culture, they feel a lot like cute…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 04:30PM

Disney's bid for Fox assets gains momentum: sources

(Reuters) - Walt Disney Co is in the lead to acquire much of Twenty-First Century Fox Inc's media empire, though rival suitor Comcast Corp remains in contention, people familiar with the …

SOURCE: Reuters at 04:29PM

Pacific Overtures by Vanessa Cate

Pacific Overtures Reviewed by Neal Weaver Chromolume Theatre at the Attic Through December 17 RECOMMENDED Premiering in 1976, this unique and unusual musical, with music and lyrics by Stephe…

SOURCE: stageraw.com at 04:25PM

David Rawlings brings his 'Almanack' to Zellerbach Theatre on Thursday

David Rawlings' longtime partner Gillian Welch will be there, too, plus an all-star band. They'll be doing tunes from Rawlings' album "Poor David's Almanack" and much more from the great Ame…

SOURCE: Philly.com at 04:19PM

Antony and Cleopatra the Musical by Vanessa Cate

Antony and Cleopatra the Musical  Reviewed by Dana Martin Gray Studios Through December 30th Antony and Cleopatra the Musical strikes an unintentionally comedic tone at Gray studios in Nor…

SOURCE: stageraw.com at 04:19PM

BWW TV: Watch More Clips from SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS on Broadway! by BroadwayWorld TV

Starfish and squirrels and sponges, oh my Last night marked the most colorful opening of the season so far, as Spongebob Squarepants took its first official Broadway bow at the Palace Theatr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:17PM

Just In! GYPSY OF THE YEAR Raises $5,609,211 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS by BroadwayWorld

Broadway's brightest will celebrate six weeks of dedicated fundraising in a spectacular showcase of songs and skits when the 29th Annual Gypsy of the Year competition returns at 430 pm Monda…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:12PM

Odds & Ends: Celia & Andrew Keenan Bolger Land Roles in Marvel's Wolverine Podcast & More by Broadway.com

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. Celia & Andrew Keenan Bolger Land Roles in Marvel's Wolverine Podcast Broadway sibs Celia and Andrew Keenan-Bolger,…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:12PM

Pang! by Vanessa Cate

Pang! Reviewed by Terry Morgan 24th Street Theatre Closed A couple of years ago, looking to do a piece on socioeconomic disparity, Dan Froot & Company conducted a series of interviews wi…

SOURCE: stageraw.com at 04:12PM

Hot Mess Stars Lucy DeVito & Max Crumm Talk First Impressions, Relationship Dealbreakers, & Messy Life Moments

Hot Mess stars Lucy DeVito and Max Crumm talk about cracking up onstage and backstage, road trips, and messy life moments.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 04:09PM

Review: Tis Unmanly Grief, Theatre N16 by A Younger Theatre

Tis Unmanly Grief takes its title from a scene in Shakespeare’s Hamlet where Claudius rebukes the titular character for mourning the death of his father. Claudius essentially says “g…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 04:06PM

Review: The Millennials, Southwark Playhouse by Venetia Byles

The Millennials is a marvellous show that pays dividends to the experiences of Generation X. It combats the myriad of bleating epithets used to describe those born between 1980 and the mid-1…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 04:06PM

Review: A Night at the Bombay Roxy, Dishoom by Rachael Head

It’s a balmy night in the sizzling city of Bombay.  A hot storm darkens the sky as the city elite line up to attend the opening night of the Bombay Roxy; a restaurant opened by Cyrus, a f…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 04:06PM

GODS AND GODDESSES by Brian Scott Lipton

Hailey Kilgore makes an exciting Broadway debut in a rich and creative production of this musical fable.

SOURCE: Theater News Online at 04:06PM

Music News: New Mandy Gonzalez Album Fearless Will Hit Stores Later This Month

Gonzalez's album has been available online since October.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:00PM

Review: The Latina Christmas Special

In its third incarnation, Los Angeles Theatre Center makes this holiday comedy a tradition.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:00PM
Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Mandy Gonzalez's New Album FEARLESS to Hit Stores This Month by BroadwayWorld

Broadway and TV star Mandy Gonzalez - currently starring in Hamilton- will release Fearless, her remarkable debut solo recording bridging pop and RampB, on physical CD online and in stores o…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:54PM

BWW TV: Are You Ready?! Go Inside Opening Night of SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS! by Tv - Opening Night Special

Starfish and squirrels and sponges, oh my Last night marked the most colorful opening of the season so far, as Spongebob Squarepants took its first official Broadway bow at the Palace Theatr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:54PM

Photo Flash: Kate Baldwin, Liz Callaway and More Bring Sondheim & Prince to Life in 'Broadway Close Up' Series by BroadwayWorld

In 'A Good Thing Going The Stephen Sondheim amp Harold Prince Collaboration,' music director David Loud original cast of Merrily We Roll Along traces the rise and fall of a musical theater…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:54PM

Sara Jean Ford to Star in CALAMITY JANE in Concert at Feinstein's/54 Below by BroadwayWorld

Sara Jean Ford The Phantom of the Opera, Cats will star in two concert presentations of the Sammy Fain and Paul Francis Webster's musical Calamity Jane at Feinstein's54 Below on Monday, Janu…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:46PM

At Griffin Theatre, 'Violet' needs to listen for the music by Chris Jones

Jeanine Tesori’s “Violet,” which I first reviewed at the Apple Tree Theatre in Highland Park in 1999 and then again on Broadway in 2014, is a gorgeous musical. The story of a disfigure…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 03:45PM

Great Shakes: Lauren Gunderson’s The Book of Will at Round House (review) by John Geoffrion

Imagine a world without Macbeth, The Tempest, Twelfth Night, Taming of the Shrew or Julius Caesar. Before the publishing of Shakespeare’s anthologized plays in Folio format in 1623, these …

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 03:36PM

Original Company Cast Member Steve Elmore Dies at 84 by Robert Viagas

Elmore's three-decade career also included musicals with Carol Burnett, Mary Martin, and Bernadette Peters.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:35PM

Watch Cast of Off-Broadway’s Cruel Intentions Hit the Streets of New York in New Video by Olivia Clement

The new musical is now playing at (le) Poisson Rouge.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:24PM

Watch Lin-Manuel Miranda Perform Hamilton—in Less Than 3 Minutes by Logan Culwell-Block

The Tony and Pulitzer-winning writer made this lightning fast version of his Broadway mega-hit for The Ellen Show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:20PM

Griffin stages searing revival of Tesori’s musical, ‘Violet’ by Hedy Weiss

Clarion voices and exceptional acting reveal the full beauty of Jeanine Tesori's work.

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 03:08PM
Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Photo Flash: First Look at the Royal Court's THE CHILDREN on Broadway by BroadwayWorld

Manhattan Theatre Club's American premiere of The Royal Court Theatre's production of The Children, the new play by Olivier Award winner Lucy Kirkwood, is now in previews ahead of a Tuesday,…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:56PM

Take a First Look at Lucy Kirkwood’s The Children on Broadway by Hannah Vine

The Royal Court Theatre and Manhattan Theatre Club production is now in previews at MTC’s Samuel J. Friedman Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:54PM

Broadway's Celia & Andrew Keenan-Bolger Set for New WOLVERINE Podcast by BroadwayWorld

Marvel's iconic character Wolverine will be the star of his own podcast come 2018, starring Broadway's Celia and Andrew Keenan Bolger.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:54PM

Keegan-Michael Key Reveals the Hardest Thing for Him and Amy Schumer to Do Onstage by Ruthie Fierberg

The star of Key & Peele shares stories from his Broadway debut in Meteor Shower.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:53PM

THE BAND'S VISIT Cast Headed to This Week's BROADWAY SESSIONS by BroadwayWorld

This Thursday night, December 7th, BROADWAY SESSIONS welcomes vast members from the Broadway critical darling The Band's Visit and more.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:53PM

Social: Lesli Margherita Takes Over BWW's Instagram at Gypsy Of The Year Today! by BroadwayWorld

Olivier Award winner Lesli Margherita plays 'Cindy Lou Who' in the world premiere of Matthew Lombardo's new comedy with a twist of rhyme, WHO'S HOLIDAY directed by Carl Andress opening tomor…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:48PM

VIDEO: Lin-Manuel Miranda Performs HAMILTON in Under 3 Minutes by BroadwayWorld

In a way only he could... HAMILTON star Lin-Manuel Miranda performs his award-winning musical in three minutes with the help of ELLEN's 7-year-old presidential expert, Macey Hensley. Check o…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:48PM

Original Star of Broadway's COMPANY Steve Elmore Dies at 84 by BroadwayWorld

Steve Elmore, an original cast member of Stephen Sondheim's ground-breaking musical 'Company' as well as a regular presence on Broadway for more than three decades, passed away recently in F…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:48PM

Stagecraft Podcast: Julie Taymor, David Henry Hwang Talk ‘M. Butterfly’ and Gender in 2017 by Gordon Cox

Back in 1988, the Broadway play “M. Butterfly” played like “The Crying Game” — four years before the Neil Jordan film was even released. “In the original …

SOURCE: Variety at 02:46PM

'Christine Keeler and Mandy Rice-Davies were misunderstood' by Tim Lewis

The two 'vice girls', as the tabloids called them, were misled by the promises of older men, say the actresses playing them in Andrew Lloyd Webber's new musical, Stephen Ward"They were… fr…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:42PM

Pittsburgh Public Theater names Marya Sea Kaminski of Seattle Rep as next artistic director by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Ahead of her interview to become artistic director of Pittsburgh Public Theater, Marya Sea Kaminski took a stealth trip from Seattle to take the measure of the Steel City. She had been told …

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 02:28PM

Watch Cynthia Erivo Sing Her Jazzy Rendition of ‘Silent Night’ by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony and Grammy winner brings her delicate vocals to the Christmas song.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:20PM

Norm Lewis Delivers Musical Holiday Cheer to Both Coasts by Robert Viagas

He’ll first bring Swingin’ Christmas to San Francisco, then Santa Baby! to New York.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:12PM

Backstage at SpongeBob SquarePants with Lilli Cooper, Episode 6: Backstage Fun by Broadway.com

SpongeBob SquarePants' Lilli Cooper gets excited about a magazine cover, reveals a lip-sync talents and attends a Broadway opening as she readies for her own.

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Review Roundup: Lesli Margherita in WHO'S HOLIDAY by Review Roundups

Olivier Award winner Lesli Margherita plays 'Cindy Lou Who' in the world premiere of Matthew Lombardo's new comedy with a twist of rhyme, WHO'S HOLIDAY directed by Carl Andress. The strictly…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:00PM

Theater News: SpongeBob, Wicked, and More to Participate in 2018 Kids' Night on Broadway

The Broadway League's annual program lets kids attend some of New York's hottest shows for free.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM

Theater News: Kate Benson Will Star in Her Play [Porto] at WP Theater

Lee Sunday Evans directs the off-Broadway premiere.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM

Review: A Christmas Carol

The spirits haunt Ebenezer Scrooge again in this perennial favorite.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM
Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Review: Review: The Melting Pot (Finborough Theatre)

It is the first time that Israel Zangwill's 1908 drama has been seen on these shores in 70 years

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 01:48PM

See Steven Pasquale, Lena Hall, and More at The “Mimi” Awards by Hannah Vine

The evening honored playwrights Ayad Akhtar (Junk) and Lucas Hnath (A Doll's House, Part 2).

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:45PM

Review: Once on This Island by Matt Smith

“Love has many powers. If the love is true, it can cross the earth and withstand the storm.” With just one step into the Circle in the Square Theatre, you’re immediately immersed in th…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 01:43PM

Dallas Theater Center's Lee Trull Fired Following Misconduct Allegations by BroadwayWorld

TheaterJones reports that Dallas Theater Center's Director of New Play Development, Lee Trull, has been accused of harassing a Southern Methodist University Student.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:42PM

Breaking: Casting Agencies Fire Back at Broadway League Lawsuit 'Fake Facts, Bullies & Files Lawsuits' by BroadwayWorld

Thomas O'Donnell, President of Teamster Local 817 has fired back at today's lawsuit filed by the Broadway League against multiple casting agencies that have been organizing a union.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:42PM

Photo Flash: Steven Pasquale, Lena Hall and More Celebrate 2017 Steinberg Honorees Ayad Akhtar and Lucas Hnath by BroadwayWorld

Last night, December 4, The Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust awarded playwrights Ayad Akhtar and Lucas Hnath with 2017 Steinberg Playwright Awards. The acclaimed writers were honor…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:36PM

Watch Jimmy Fallon channel Bruce Springsteen to sing 'Robert Mueller's Comin' to Town' by Usa Today, Usa Today

"You better watch out, you better not cry, you better not lie to the FBI," Fallon sang, dressed as the rock singer.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 01:35PM

Broadway League files suit as casting directors continue push for union by Caitlin Huston

The Broadway League has filed suit against seven Broadway casting agencies alleging that they have violated antitrust laws by forming a “cartel” that has collectively raised their fees a…

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Kate Benson’s Porto Finds Its Off-Broadway Cast by Olivia Clement

Julia Sirna-Frest will return to the acclaimed play, directed by Lee Sunday Evans, at WP Theater this winter.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:31PM

Metropolitan Opera Names Replacement Conductor for New Tosca in Wake of James Levine Suspension by Ryan McPhee

Emmanuel Villaume steps in after the music director emeritus was suspended from the organization following multiple sexual abuse allegations.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:30PM

First Night fronts Lee Fields & The Expressions to ring in 2018 by Jeremy Reynolds / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust has announced soul and funk wizard Lee Fields & The Expressions as headliner for the Highmark First Night Pittsburgh’s New Year’s Eve Celebration.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 01:30PM

Review: ‘In Conversation with Samantha Bee…A Moderated Q&A’ at The Kennedy Center Concert Hall by Kendall Mostafavi

It was a match made in heaven: Rebecca Traister, author and commentator on feminism and politics; and Samantha Bee, Canadian-American writer, comedian, producer, and (according to TIME) one …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:19PM

Chicago Theater Review: ALTAR BOYZ (Theo Ubique) by Lawrence Bommer

HOLY HARMONIC HORMONES! Praise the Lord and pass the parody! Infernally ingratiating and devilishly disarming, Altar Boyz is also sweetly sardonic and packed with pep. This successful 2005…

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 01:17PM

Review: The Public Theater’s Mobile Unit Presents ‘The Winter’s Tale’ by Tami Shaloum

The city’s best purveyor of free theater is back and sharing its abundant wealth with the masses. The Public Theater’s Mobile Unit presents William Shakespeare’s romance The Winter’s…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 01:16PM

What Did Critics Think of Lesli Margherita in Who’s Holiday! Off-Broadway? by Adam Hetrick

Playwright Matthew Lombardo’s twisted take on the Dr. Seuss’ classic How The Grinch Stole Christmas opened November 28.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:13PM

Jin Ha Takes on Seven Questions About M Butterfly, Creating a New Song Lilong, & The Social Constructs of Gender

Jin Ha talks creating his role in M Butterfly, his time in Chicago's Hamilton, and the notions of gender and Orientalism.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 01:06PM

‘Ravishing’: THE ARABIAN NIGHTS – Edinburgh ★★★★ by Thom Dibdin

Beautiful to look at and clever enough to know when to be stupid, The Arabian Nights at the Lyceum in Edinburgh is genuine family Christmas entertainment.

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Backstage Bite with Katie Lynch: Recipe (Eventually) Goes Right with THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG! by BroadwayWorld TV

In this latest episode, we bring you special guests from THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG, Ashley Bryant and Alex Mandell. For the recipe for Katie's British Scones, visit www.backstagebite.com.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:00PM

Review: Julius Caesar

An all-female production at Actors' Shakespeare Project.

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Photo Flash: York Theater Company Holds 26th Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala

The Fantasticks scribes Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt were honored with the Oscar Hammerstein Award for Lifetime Achievement in Musical Theatre.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM

Theater News: David Oyelowo to Host 2017 Nobel Peace Prize Concert

The show will take place in Norway.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM

Theater News: Jimmy Buffett Will Help Open His Margaritaville Broadway Box Office

Escape to Margaritaville will play the Marquis Theatre beginning in February.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM

Theater News: Date Announced for the 2018 Drama Desk Awards

TheaterMania presents the New York theater awards, honoring Broadway, off-Broadway, and off-off-Broadway.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM
Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Fever — the kind of song that makes artists up their game

Covered by everyone from Elvis to Beyoncé, the song sounds the way infatuation feels: erotic, fixated, obsessive

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WIN THE ULTIMATE THEATRE-LOVER’S PRIZE by Samar

Love theatre? Then this is the perfect end-of-year prize draw for you. We’ve teamed up Nick Hern Books and Theatre Tokens to bring you an amazing opportunity to win the ultimate thea…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 12:58PM

‘Draw the Circle’ puts a surprising frame on a transgender story by Nelson Pressley

Writer-performer Deen’s solo show features a clever sleight of hand.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:54PM

Go Inside the Opening Night of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Woman in White by Marc J. Franklin

The Charing Cross Theatre revival, starring Anna O’Byrne, opened December 4 in London.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54PM

Keegan-Michael Key on Goofing Off in Meteor Shower & Voicing a Hyena in The Lion King by Broadway.com

Keegan-Michael Key is having a great year. The Emmy winner is at work voicing the role of Kamari the hyena in the upcoming live-action Lion King remake, he was recently engaged to …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:54PM

Hit the Red Carpet with the Cast of Broadway's Vibrant SpongeBob SquarePants on Opening Night by Broadway.com

Are you ready, kids? SpongeBob SquarePants officially opened on at Broadway's Palace Theatre on December 4. Stars Ethan Slater, Lilli Cooper, Gavin Lee and more made a splash on the red …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:54PM

Save the Date! 2018 Drama Desk Awards Reserve The Town Hall by BroadwayWorld

The 63rd Annual Drama Desk Awards will be presented on Sunday, June 3, 2018 at 800 PM at The Town Hall.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:52PM

Photo Flash: Lesley Ann Warren, Joyce Bulifant, Brooke Shields, Tonya Pinkins and More Bring THE HAPPIEST MILLIONAIRE to Joe's Pub by BroadwayWorld

A special 50th anniversary production of the classic film, Disney's The Happiest Millionaire, benefited Broadway CaresEquity Fights AIDS in two performances at Joe's Pub 425 Lafayette Street…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:47PM

Watch the Company of SpongeBob SquarePants, The Broadway Musical Greet Playbill on the Opening Night Red Carpet by Ruthie Fierberg

Director Tina Landau, Tony winner Christopher Gattelli, Ethan Slater, Gavin Lee, Lilli Cooper, and more talk Bikini Bottom on Playbill’s Facebook live.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:47PM

Theatre News: VAULT festival announces 2018 line up

Next year's festival will see over 300 individual shows take place over multiple venues

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 12:42PM

Date Set for 63rd Annual Drama Desk Awards by Andrew Gans

Nominations will be announced in April 2018.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:39PM

BWW TV: Try to Remember... Broadway Legends Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt Recall Career Highlights by BroadwayWorld TV

Just last night, the York Theatre Company, dedicated to the development of new musicals and preserving musical gems from the past, honored legendary musical theatre writing team Tom Jones an…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:36PM

Photo Flash: Constantine Maroulis, Max von Essen, Eden Espinosa, Christina Bianco and More 'SPARKLE' at The Cutting Room by BroadwayWorld

The annual star-studded holiday event SPARKLE An All-Star Holiday Concert returned to New York City on December 3rd for its 6th consecutive year, once again benefiting the programs and servi…

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Bid Today For Tickets and a Backstage Tour at BEAUTIFUL on Broadway! by BroadwayWorld

'Tis the season to change the world Now is your chance to win two tickets to Beautiful on Broadway, plus a backstage tour with ensemble member Kevin Duda.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:36PM

Spike Lee secretly filmed 'Pass Over' at Steppenwolf by Chris Jones

Under a highly unusual veil of secrecy, apparently imposed by a contractual arrangement with Amazon Studios, Chicago's Steppenwolf Theatre quietly allowed the director Spike Lee to film its …

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Theater openings Dec. 8-14 by Chicago Tribune Staff

Friday “The Christmas Schooner”: John Reeger and Julie Shannon’s warmhearted holiday tale about the first Christmas tree ship sails back to the Mercury Theater. Through Dec. 31 at Merc…

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A Look Back at School of Rock’s Electric Opening Night on Broadway by Hannah Vine

The Andrew Lloyd Webber musical opened on Broadway December 6, 2015 at the Winter Garden Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:29PM

Off-Broadway's Hot Mess to Close December 17 by Olivia Clement

Dan Rothenberg and Colleen Crabtree’s romantic comedy will end its run at the Jerry Orbach Theater this month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:22PM

Is threatened loss of historic studio sending scenic artists into the wilderness? by Nick Smurthwaite

As London’s last remaining scene-painting workshop, the at-risk Harkers studio is a vital resource for scenic artists, now predominantly ‘nomadic’ freelances. Designers

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:18PM

The Best Theater of 2017 by Ben Brantley and Jesse Green

Our chief theater critics on their favorites this year, from “Bruce Springsteen on Broadway” to a host of playwrights tackling life’s chaos.

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All you need to know about The Book Of Mormon in London by Robin Johnson

The nine-Tony-winning, multi-Olivier awarded and Grammy-getting musical The Book Of Mormon continues to wow audiences. Here's everything you need to know about it. The post All you need to k…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 12:14PM

‘More stories like this are needed onstage’: CURTAIN CALL – White Bear Theatre by Laura Kressly

The overwritten script needs significant cutting and dramaturgical streamlining, but it has a dynamic premise that looks at an often-ignored demographic.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PM

What Did Critics Think of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Woman in White in London? by Ruthie Fierberg

The revival from the Phantom of the Opera composer runs through February 2018 at the Charing Cross Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM

Theater News: Casting Announced for The Sorceress at National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene

The rare revival will run for five performances only at the Museum of Jewish Heritage.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM

Theater News: Anne Washburn and Migdalia Cruz to Mentor New Playwrights at Cherry Lane Theatre

The theater's annual Mentor Project kicks off this February with a play by Kate Cortesi.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM
Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Julia Sirna-Frest & More to Lead Off-Broadway Premiere Play [Porto] by Andy Lefkowitz

Julia Sirna-Frest (A Tunnel Year) will star in the new play [Porto], written by Obie winner Kate Benson. The work will make its off-Broadway debut at the WP Theater with previews slated to b…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:48AM

Industry Ticket Offers by Bt

Peter Pan – Music Theater Works at Cahn Auditorium, 600 Emerson in Evanston, is offering half-price industry tickets at 2pm on December 26, 27, 30, 31 and Jan. 1, and 8pm on December 29, 3…

SOURCE: Collective Leverage at 11:48AM

Celebrating 175 Years of the New York Philharmonic With a December 7 Concert by Rebecca Winzenried

The milestone birthday celebrates a legacy of innovation and invention.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:46AM

Max von Essen Steps Into Anastasia December 5 by Olivia Clement

The Tony Award nominee takes over from Ramin Karimloo as Gleb in the Broadway musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:45AM

ALLEGIANCE Returns to Cinemas Nationwide to Commemorate Pearl Harbor Day on 12/7 by BroadwayWorld

Returning to the Big Screen ALLEGIANCE... The Broadway Musical on the Big Screen. SPECIAL ONE-NIGHT EVENT, Thursday, December 7 in select cinemas nationwide featuring exclusive cast intervie…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:45AM

Take a Live Tour of Broadway Ad Agency, SpotCo- Today at 12:30PM! by BroadwayWorld

Want to take a behind the scenes look at one of the world's leading full-service arts and live entertainment advertising and branding agencies It's your lucky day, because today December 5 a…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:44AM

Conductor Harry Bicket On Le Nozze di Figaro's Season Premiere at the Met by Jay Goodwin

The Mozartean master talks to the Met's Jay Goodwin about performing such an intimate work in such a large space.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:43AM

Composer Jimmy Buffett Will Be on Hand for Opening of Escape to Margaritaville’s Broadway Box Office by Andrew Gans

The box office at the Marquis Theatre will open for business December 8.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:38AM

Features: The top 10 selling shows on WhatsOnStage in November

See which shows proved most popular for WhatsOnStage audiences last month

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 11:36AM

Photo Flash: Mandy Gonzalez, Keegan-Michael Key and More Attend 'Bloomberg 50' Gala by BroadwayWorld

Last night, Michael R. Bloomberg hosted a gala dinner at Gotham Hall celebrating this year's Bloomberg 50, a new, annual, initiative honoring 50 icons and innovators who have changed the glo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:34AM

The Lambton Worm review at Customs House, South Shields – ‘folklore meets panto’ by Chris Collett

Rather than opting for a pantomime staple, the Customs House this year has chosen north east folktale – and song – the

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:34AM

Four in 10 people would never go to the opera as it’s too hard to understand, says survey by Roda Musa

Expensive ticket prices, long running times and complicated plots have been cited as reasons why people are deterred from going to the

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:33AM

Local council defends 65% funding cut to Bristol Old Vic by Giverny Masso

Bristol’s mayor has defended funding cuts to the arts after the city council confirmed that the Old Vic theatre’s funding will be

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:33AM

VIDEO: Stars Head for the Pineapple Under the Sea on the SPONGEBOB Red Carpet! by Tv - Red Carpets

Bikini Bottom was the place to be last night SpongeBob SquarePants on Broadway officially opened just last night, December 4th, at The Palace Theatre. SpongeBob SquarePants is a new music…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:33AM

Take Your Tots to the Theatre! Tickets on Sale for KIDS' NIGHT ON BROADWAY 2018 by Broadwayworld Jr

The Broadway League has announced that tickets are on sale now for Kids' Night on Broadway. Kids' Night on Broadway will take place in New York City on Tuesday, February 27, 2018.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:33AM

Photo Flash: Curtis Holbrook Takes Home the Gypsy Robe for SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS! by BroadwayWorld

Just last night, December 4, the company of Spongebob Squarepants gathered on the Palace Theatre stage to celebrate the opening of the show and the passing of the Gypsy Robe to Curtis Holbro…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:33AM

Photo Coverage: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS! by Jennifer Broski

SpongeBob SquarePants on Broadway officially opened just last night, December 4th, at The Palace Theatre. SpongeBob SquarePants is a new musical with a book by Kyle Jarrow, music supervision…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:30AM

‘In the Envelope’ Podcast: James Franco on Hollywood Dreams + ‘The Disaster Artist’

“In the Envelope: An Awards Podcast” features interviews with award-winning actors and other creatives. Join host and Awards Editor Jack Smart for a front row seat to the industr…

SOURCE: Backstage at 11:30AM

Photo Coverage: Broadway Inspirational Voices Gets Ready for the Holidays with RISE UP by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Michael McElroy and the Broadway Inspirational Voices BIV just presented 'RISE UP' - a concert for the holidays, lats night at The Sheen Center, 18 Bleeker Street, New York City.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:28AM

VIDEO: International Casts of NEXT TO NORMAL Perform With Alice Ripley and Jennifer Damiano by Juan-Jose Gonzalez

On December 18th casts from Argentina, Broadway and Spain will join forces for a special performance of LightLuz at the opening night of CASI NORMALES NEXT TO NORMAL in Teatro La Latina in M…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:26AM

ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE Box Office Opening Sales Going to Hurricane Relief; Jimmy Buffett to Appear! by BroadwayWorld

Jimmy Buffett himself will be on hand to help officially open the Escape to Margaritaville box office Marquis Theatre, 210 West 46th Street this Friday, December 8 at 1000am.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:25AM

Jason Robert Brown Will Share Old and New Music in California December 7 by Robert Viagas

The composer of The Last Five Years and Bridges of Madison County will perform at the Wallis Annenberg Center in Beverly Hills.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:15AM

Casting Complete for Miracle on 34th Street, Starring Alfred Molina and Peri Gilpin by Andrew Gans

Performances begin at the Pasadena Playhouse December 14.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:13AM

Kid-empowering Madeline’s Christmas enchants at Creative Cauldron (review) by Kate Colwell

From the moment you step into the lobby of Creative Cauldron, Madeline’s Christmas will teach your kids to be the protagonists of their own stories. Much like a Wonder Woman or Captain…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 11:12AM

Coming Attractions: December 5 through 19 — What Will Light Your Fire by Arts Fuse Editor

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

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 11:12AM

Preview and Appreciation: The Russian Chamber Art Society on Founder Vera Danchenko-Stern’s Festive Birthday Concert by David Rohde

There’s an addictive quality to the events of the Russian Chamber Art Society, sort of like discovering a pastime or sport that you just have to follow once you learn about it. Maybe that�…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:08AM

The Winter’s Tale – Mobile Unit Presents by Jk Clarke

        by JK Clarke   At some point in a long list of accolades, the Public Theater’s Mobile Unit should be singled out for consistently turning out first rate, a…

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Participating Shows Announced for Annual Kids’ Night on Broadway by Andrew Gans

Tickets are also now on sale for the February 27 event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:07AM

What Happened at Corey Cott’s Worst Audition Ever? by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsy, Seth remembers a hilarious mishap with Daniel Radcliffe at a past Gypsy of the Year, interviews Corey Cott, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

Read Reviews for Hundred Days Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

The folk-punk musical from Abigail and Shaun Bengson is now playing at New York Theatre Workshop.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:05AM

School of Rock Will Celebrate Milestone Performance December 6 by Andrew Gans

The Andrew Lloyd Webber musical continues at the Winter Garden Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:04AM

Shares of 21st Century Fox Rise on Latest Report of Possible Disney Buy by Brian Steinberg

Shares of 21st Century Fox rose moderately in early trading Tuesday after CNBC added new fuel to speculation that the Murdoch-controlled company would sell a significant chunk of its assets …

SOURCE: Variety at 11:02AM

Cell Mates: ‘We are endlessly fascinated by spies & betrayal’ by Maryam Philpott

We are endlessly fascinated by spies and the nature of betrayal. For those who knew the men spying for Russia in the mid-Twentieth Century, more than country or ideology, it is the personal …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM

Broadway Grosses w/e 12/03/2017: Light up the tree and light up those grosses!

The following are the Broadway grosses for the week ending December 3, 2017. The Broadway grosses are courtesy of The Broadway League Read more here:

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Photo Flash: Sara Bareilles, Flaming Lips, Plain White T's, and More Open SpongeBob on Broadway

The TV show's voice cast, including Tom Kenny, Bill Fagerbakke, and more, join the stars on opening night.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00AM
Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Meow Meow: More Pandemonium at the Royal Festival Hall — crying out for razzle dazzle

The cabaret queen’s show was musically luxurious but visually underdressed

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Sexual Harassment in the Theater. Lin-Manuel Miranda in Fatwa the Musical. Armie Hammer, Reggie Jackson On Stage. Week in NY Theater by New York Theater

You are not alone. That was the message o  the Town Hall on sexual harassment in the theater that was held on Monday at the Public Theater, which included both comments from dozens of peopl…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 10:59AM

Rajiv Joseph’s Describe the Night Opens Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

The new play from the Tony-nominated playwright spans 90 years of Russian history and conspiracy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM

SpongeBob SquarePants — an absorbing musical extravaganza

The cartoon has become a dazzling but inconsistent spectacle at the Palace Theatre, New York

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A beautifully sung Woman in White at the Charing Cross Theatre, London

Revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber musical whose weaknesses lie in the source material

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Disney and Fox are closing in on deal, could be announced next week: Sources by Cnbc, Cnbc

Talks have progressed and a deal could be announced as early as next week, sources tell CNBC. Enterprise value of the Fox assets estimated at $60 billion.      &nbs…

SOURCE: USA Today at 10:49AM

Broadway League Takes Legal Action as Casting Directors Seek Union by Ryan McPhee

The League, which represents commercial theatre producers and owners, filed a lawsuit accusing casting directors of forming a cartel to eliminate price competition between their companies.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Broadway Review: "JUNK" at Lincoln Center Theater by Joseph Verlezza

Director Doug Hughes moves the action along at rapid pace to match the nature of the activities of radical takeovers, inside trading and federal investigation.

SOURCE: Theatre Reviews Limited at 10:41AM

Photo Coverage: Sponges Unite! SPONGEBOB Cast Parties Hard on Opening Night! by Jennifer Broski

SpongeBob SquarePants on Broadway officially opened just last night, December 4th, at The Palace Theatre. SpongeBob SquarePants is a new musical with a book by Kyle Jarrow, music supervision…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:37AM

Christmas Farce review at Waterloo East Theatre, London – ‘forced silliness’ by Ka Bradley

Shaun Kitchener’s Christmas Farce, set in the green room of a contemporary retelling of the Nativity on press night, is rife with “Ooh,

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:37AM

Theatre News: New Live at Zedel season to feature Joanna Lumley, Dawn French, Scott Alan, Alice Fearn and more

Details of the live entertainment event at Crazy Coqs have been released

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 10:36AM

Theatre News: Blood Brothers tour continues in 2018 with Lyn Paul

Willy Russell's seminal hit musical embarks on its 2018 UK tour in January

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 10:36AM

See Kristin Chenoweth, Norm Lewis, Betsy Wolfe, and More Celebrate Harvey Schmidt and Tom Jones by Hannah Vine

The duo behind The Fantasticks were honored with the 2017 Oscar Hammerstein Award for Lifetime Achievement in Musical Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM

Review: Cinderella at Hackney Empire by Alice Saville

Festive ugliness: Alice Saville on Hackney's take on the thorniest of panto plots. The post Review: Cinderella at Hackney Empire appeared first on Exeunt Magazine.

SOURCE: exeuntmagazine.com at 10:32AM

Jessica Chastain (‘Molly’s Game’): Can she continue streak of Oscar nominations for Aaron Sorkin actors? by Daniel Montgomery

Jessica Chastain is right on the bubble for a Best Actress Oscar nomination for “Molly’s Game” according to the Expert film journalists we’ve polled. It would be the …

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 10:30AM

Off-Broadway Review: "Hundred Days" Transforms Love's Limits at New York Theatre Workshop by David Roberts

“Hundred Days” celebrates Saying ‘yes’ to life and all its uncertainties: celebrates facing the fear of loneliness, rejection, and being able to take each other’s troubles “into�…

SOURCE: Theatre Reviews Limited at 10:27AM

ICM Names Di Glazer Co-Head of Theater Department by Gordon Cox

Di Glazer has been named the co-head of the theater department at ICM, where she’ll share the post with the agency’s veteran department chief Patrick Herold. Glazer will work wit…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:22AM

“Elephant & Piggie”: Hit Musical at Bay Area Children’s Theatre by Rosa Del Duca

Millennial Notes Mo Willems, Hannah Dworkin Craft Wonderful Ode to Friendship by Rosa del Duca Gerald the Elephant and Piggie are best friends. I mean best, best friends, so devoted that the…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 10:20AM

Hottest Articles on BWW 11/28/2017 - 12/5/2017

Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com 11282017 - 1252017.

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VIDEO: Anthony Rapp 'Very Gratified' By Response to Spacey Revelations by BroadwayWorld

Speaking to ET at Monday's One Night With the Stars charity concert for women and children battling cancer, the RENT star shares that he is gratified by the responses he has received in re…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:18AM

PHOTO: Composer Charles Strouse Visits ANNIE At Paper Mill Playhouse by BroadwayWorld

Annie composer Charles Strouse recently visited the production currently running at Paper Mill Playhouse Check out the photo.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:18AM

VIDEO: Barbra Streisand Sings Sondheim's 'Being Alive' from her Netflix BARBRA: THE MUSIC...THE MEM'RIES...THE MAGIC! Special by Stage Tube

With a career spanning six decades, Barbra Streisand is a legend of both stage and screen with a loyal, loving fanbase. In the Netflix film concert event BARBRA THE MUSIC...THE MEM'RIES...TH…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:18AM

Photo Coverage: The York Theatre Gala Honors Tom Jones & Harvey Schmidt with 2017 Hammerstein Award by Stephen Sorokoff

Last night The York Theatre Company honored the musical theatre writing team of Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt in a Fantastick gala concert and award ceremony directed by Richard Jay-Alexand…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:18AM

Watch the Full-length Version of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend’s ‘Very First Penis I Saw’ by Gazelle Emami

Last month at Vulture Festival Los Angeles, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend’s Donna Lynne Champlin (Paula Proctor) got a standing O when we premiered her upcoming solo number, “First Penis I Saw,”…

SOURCE: Vulture at 10:07AM

Cameron Folmar on playing David Sedaris’ elf by Keith Loria

In a comical nod to Christmas, the Drafthouse Comedy Theater is staging best-selling humorist David Sedaris’ one-man show, The SantaLand Diaries, from Dec. 7-23, starring Cameron Folmar (S…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 10:06AM

Gender Parity in NEO by [email protected] (jdstokely)

By Christine Wright. Christine Wright, member of the Northeast Ohio community theatre community, analyzes gender parity in recent NEO community theatre seasons.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 10:00AM

Marisha Wallace: Soul Holiday ★★★★★ by Olivia Mitchell

Continuing her conquest of the West End theatre scene, Marisha recently released a Christmas album, Soul Holiday, full of festive treats to get us all in the Christmas spirit, and on Sunday,…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00AM
Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Giovanna Sardelli on “Describe the Night” by Victoria Myers

In "Describe the Night", the audience travels ninety years in Russian history—some events real and some fictional—and follows three different, interconnected plots. We talk with director…

SOURCE: The Interval at 09:49AM

Downton Abbey Star Will Be Miss Hannigan in Toronto Annie by Andrew Gans

Performances will begin at the Mirvish Theatre in April 2018.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:47AM

Go Behind the Scenes of COME FROM AWAY with 'Broadway Backstory' Podcast by Theater People Podcast

On Tuesday, December 5th, Broadway Backstory podcast released their episode about the making of COME FROM AWAY. COME FROM AWAY is the hit 2017 musical by Irene Sankoff and David Hine that te…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:47AM

GRACE NOTES: Tuesday, December 5, 2017 by Susan Grace

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Complex Bond of William Inge & Tennessee Williams Focus Of Teachout/ Dramaworks Premiere by Bill Hirschman

Some works of art are born in a long gestation period of mulling almost in the unconscious; others leap gloriously to life in an exultant flash that is one of joys of being a creative person…

SOURCE: Florida Theater On Stage at 09:42AM

Review: Review: The Lost Boy Peter Pan (Pleasance Theatre)

Action to the Word present a rock re-imagining of JM Barrie's classic Peter Pan

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 09:33AM

ICM Names Di Glazer Co-Head Of Theater With Patrick Herold by Jeremy Gerard

Patrick Herold, the bespectacled, besneakered veteran head of ICM Partners’ theater division, is getting some help in running the joint. Di Glazer has been promoted to Co-Head of Theat…

SOURCE: Deadline at 09:31AM

Photo Coverage: The Best Day Ever! SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS Takes Opening Night Bows by Jennifer Broski

SpongeBob SquarePants on Broadway officially opened just last night, December 4th, at The Palace Theatre. SpongeBob SquarePants is a new musical with a book by Kyle Jarrow, music supervisio…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:26AM

Broadway Sensation FOREVER TANGO Announces 20th Anniversary Tour by BroadwayWorld

The 20th Anniversary World Tour for FOREVER TANGO will kick off at the Emblematic Palace of Fine Arts Theatre in San Francisco this Holiday Season Dec. 22to Dec. 31 with multiple cities and …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:25AM

A Bottle of Wine and Patsy Cline review at Rose Theatre, Edinburgh – ‘heartfelt’ by Thom Dibdin

The life of country and western singer Patsy Cline is shot through with heartbreak. Morag Fullarton’s sketchy but heartfelt show was originally staged at Glasgow’s Oran Mor…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:22AM

BWW Album Review: Mandy Gonzalez Is Fierce and FEARLESS by Amanda Prahl

Mandy Gonzalez has been one of Broadway's favorite divas since she burst onto the scene in In the Heights. But alongside her powerful voice, she's always given off that vibe that she could b…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:22AM

Musty or momentous? Three forgotten hits are back on stage in London by Michael Billington

Rare revivals of plays by Israel Zangwill, Jerome K Jerome and JM Barrie give lie to the idea that only a precious few classics deserve revisitingOne of the hoariest critical cliches is that…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:18AM

VIDEO: SCHOOL OF ROCK Celebrates Two Years on Broadway by Stage Tube

Andrew Lloyd Webber's smash hit musical School of Rock The Musical will celebrate two years on Broadway, on Wednesday, December 6, 2017. The musical began preview performances at the Winte…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:15AM

Exclusive Podcast: BROADWAY'S BACKBONE Goes In Depth on Race in Theatre by Broadway's Backbone

In this episode The topic of race in theatre and the whitewashing on the professional stage with special guests Ann Harada and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory's Alan H. Green. In this epis…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:13AM

REVIEW: Dear Brutus, Southwark Playhouse ✭✭✭✭ by Mark Ludmon

By Mark Ludmon With its mixture of magic and comedy, this is an assured revival that offers some entertaining escapism which, although set at midsummer, is a perfect antidote to midwinter. T…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 09:10AM

The Arts on Stamps of the World — December 5 by Doug Briscoe

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

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 09:04AM

‘Bold, genre-bending’: SNOW WHITE & ROSE RED – Battersea Arts Centre by Laura Kressly

Combining their woman-led, political ethos with the use of live music, RashDash reclaims femininity and appropriates the traditionally patriarchal adventure of fairytales in this spirited sh…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM

Theatre History Podcast #51: Death-Defying Acts with Amy Meyer by [email protected] (jdstokely)

By Michael Lueger. Amy Meyer joins us to talk about acrobatic accidents in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, as well as what they tell us about our appetite for risky entertainme…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 09:00AM
Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Review: Bikini Bottom Is Tops In ‘SpongeBob SquarePants the Musical’ by Megan Wrappe

By Megan Wrappe, Contributing Writer, December 5, 2017 Walking into the Palace Theatre recently, I had no idea what to expect from SpongeBob SquarePants the Musical. I grew up watching the …

SOURCE: www.zealnyc.com at 08:59AM

Anthony Rapp is 'very gratified' by people's responses following his Kevin Spacey claims by Usatoday, Usatoday

Though not all the feedback has been positive following Anthony Rapp's claims of sexual misconduct against Kevin Spacey, Rapp says he is happy.       …

SOURCE: USA Today at 08:58AM

Tickets for 18 more weeks of ‘Hamilton’ in Chicago go on sale Tuesday by Sun-Times Staff

The additional 18 weeks of shows, announced last week, means the play will be at the CIBC Theatre at least through Sept. 2, 2018.

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 08:42AM

Broadway Producers To Casting Directors: See You In Court by Jeremy Gerard

Months of stand-off between Broadway’s casting directors and the Broadway League finally seem headed to court. The casting directors are demanding recognition as a bargaining unit for …

SOURCE: Deadline at 08:39AM

In rehearsal: Project Polunin – Satori by Robin Johnson

Under the umbrella title of Satori, renowned ballet star Sergei Polunin’s company, Project Polunin, are presenting a mixed programme at the London Coliseum this week - and we've a first lo…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 08:38AM

Broadway Producers Accuse Casting Directors of Conspiracy in New Lawsuit by Gordon Cox

The Broadway League, the trade association of Broadway producers, have brought a legal complaint against the New York theater industry’s biggest casting directors, branding the casting…

SOURCE: Variety at 08:37AM

Matilda by Doug Marino

Those Brits have a unique taste in musicals.  We Americans like sappy stories and saccharine musicals.  We like sad and depressing usually only in our plays.  Those Brits tore…

SOURCE: Act Three - The Reviews at 08:37AM

Review: Review: SpongeBob SquarePants (Palace Theatre, New York)

The new musical adaptation of Nickelodeon's hit TV cartoon has arrived on Broadway

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 08:24AM

Review: Review: Dear Brutus (Southwark Playhouse)

Jonathan O'Boyle directs this rarely-performed JM Barrie play often described as Peter Pan for adults

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 08:24AM

Theatre News: Theatre503 announces new season including festival exploring power and consent

The Battersea venue has also announced six new plays

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 08:24AM

Books News: A Final Work by Sam Shepard Reveals His Struggle With Lou Gehrig’s Disease by Alexandra Alter

The celebrated playwright spent the last months of his life working tirelessly on a final book, an intimate and philosophical look at his protagonist’s — and his own — health struggles.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 08:18AM

BWW's On This Day - December 5, 2017

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on December 5 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:12AM

The Woman in White review – can this cast solve Lloyd Webber's musical mystery? by Lyn Gardner

Charing Cross theatre, LondonA masterly set of actors leave their mark on a gothic revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s 2004 misfire which flattens the spikier elements of the Victorian novelA…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:12AM

Today on Broadway: Tuesday, December 5, 2017 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: “SpongeBob” Opens to Great Reviews, Stars to Lead “Straight White Men,” and an all #Ham4Ham LA Performance! “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 08:11AM

Theater Producers Accuse Casting Directors of Forming Illegal Cartel by Michael Paulson

A lawsuit by the Broadway League alleges that casting offices have violated antitrust laws in an attempt to unionize. The directors have said they want health care and pension benefits.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 08:04AM

How to turn your musical into the next big hit by Phil Willmott

There used to be little support to develop musical theatre shows in the UK, but many new schemes have appeared. Phil Willmott

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:00AM

‘The animals are the real stars’: GOATS – Royal Court Theatre by Aleks Sierz

Go goats! New play about truth and lies in the Syrian conflict is upstaged by its animal performers.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:00AM
Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Gorillaz at the O2 Arena, London — the guests kept on coming

Damon Albarn’s sprawling roadshow attracted a multi-generational audience

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 07:57AM

Dear Brutus review at Southwark Playhouse, London – ‘genuinely poignant’ by Natasha Tripney

Lost children populate JM Barrie’s work. Not just the motherless boys of Peter Pan, but the vanishing daughter of Mary Rose too.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:56AM

Barnum director Gordon Greenberg: ‘I’m stuffing the greatest show on earth into the smallest theatre’ by Holly Williams

The Broadway actor turned director is bringing Barnum to London – but not to a large West End venue. He tells Holly

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:36AM

Review: The Woman in White at Charing Cross Theatre by Hailey Bachrach

That damned love triangle: Hailey Bachrach reviews the premiere of a revised version of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Woman in White. The post Review: The Woman in White at Charing Cross Theatre…

SOURCE: exeuntmagazine.com at 07:31AM

Rocker Todd Rundgren Hopes to Combine New & Old Music into New Broadway Musical by TV News Desk

In a new interview with The Hype Magazine, Rundgren reveals that he hopes to bring his music, spanning five decades, to the Broadway stage.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:27AM

General booking opens for London Theatre’s New Year Sale by Robin Johnson

General booking has opened for London Theatre’s New Year Sale (#GetIntoLondonTheatre), one of the industry’s longest running audience development initiatives. The post General booking op…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 07:22AM

Theatre News: Sarah Hadland to star in The War Has Not Yet Started at Southwark Playhouse

Gordon Anderson will direct the piece as part of Theatre Royal Plymouth's mini-season in London

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 07:18AM

NEWS: Live at Zedel announces new 2018 winter/spring season by Press Releases

Live At Zédel, Soho’s unique live entertainment concept at Crazy Coqs, announces its new 2018 winter/spring season produced in partnership with Fane Productions.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:15AM

Female performers should be called actors – poll by Matthew Hemley

More than 60% of respondents to an online poll run by The Stage believe female performers should be described as ‘actors’. The

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:06AM

Entertainment and modelling agencies receive most worker complaints by Giverny Masso

Modelling and entertainment agencies received the most complaints from workers of any sector last year, a new government report has revealed. The

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:06AM

Glenda Jackson criticises ‘hypocritical’ response to theatre harassment allegations by Matthew Hemley

Glenda Jackson has branded the response to allegations of sexual harassment in the theatre industry as hypocritical. The actor and former Labour

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:06AM

Jez Butterworth, Lucy Kirkwood and Inua Ellams nominated for 2018 Writers’ Guild awards by Georgia Snow

  The Ferryman, The Children and Barber Shop Chronicles will go up against each other for best play at the Writers’ Guild

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:06AM

Breaking: Broadway League Files Legal Complaint Against Multiple Casting Agencies Over Health Insurance Battle by BroadwayWorld

Today in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, The Broadway League filed a formal legal complaint against what a press release refers to as 'a cartel of casting comp…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:04AM

L.A. Lawsuit Against Nonprofit Theater May Reverberate All the Way to New York by Terry Flores

An artistic director in Los Angeles is suing the nonprofit theater he led for 17 years — and the case has reverberations far beyond Southern California. That’s because the lawsuit points…

SOURCE: Variety at 07:00AM

Minimalism and her: Talking to Twyla Tharp about upcoming premiere at the MCA by Lauren Warnecke

Twyla Tharp views her career as a linear one, starting at the beginning and following a path up to now. That path includes more than 160 credits in dance, film, writing and Broadway — more…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 07:00AM
Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Poll: Would you date someone who worked in the same profession as you? by The Stage

This week, The Stage’s Green Room feature asked what the pros and cons of dating within the acting profession are. Some argued

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:33AM

I Wish My Life Were Like a Musical premiere & tons of #StageFaves' cabarets in new Live at Zedel season

Live at Zedel's new 2018 winter/spring season includes the world premiere of Alexander S Bermange's new revue I Wish My Life Were Like a Musical (you can relate, right?!), a new residency fo…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 06:26AM

Robin Hood review at Loughborough Town Hall – ‘immaculate comic timing’ by Pat Ashworth

Little Wolf Entertainment has been producing the Loughborough Town Hall pantomim for five years under the multi-talented Morgan Brind – writer, director

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:21AM

The Grinning Man releases celebrity recordings by Robin Johnson

Celebrities including Harry Enfield, Alexander Armstrong and Louise Dearman have recorded unique versions of their favourite tracks from the new musical The Grinning Man - and it's certainly…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:14AM

Review: Review: Night at the Bombay Roxy (Dishoom Kensington)

Indian restaurant Dishoom opens its new branch in Kensington with an immersive dining experience

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:12AM

BWW Morning Brief December 5th, 2017: FARINELLI AND THE KING Begins Previews, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top news Farinelli and the King begins previews on Broadway, and more

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:06AM

Elif Knight’s first job – ‘Sometimes you are thrown in the deep, you have to be ready for anything’ by John Byrne

My first audition was when I was nine so good luck trying to get me to remember! I was going to Saturday

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:05AM

Utopia in Lincolnshire: the pacifists who built a farm – and stayed by Sally Weale

During the second world war, a group of conscientious objectors including Jim Broadbent’s father, Roy, set up a farming community. A new play starring their descendants tells their storyTh…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:04AM

NEWS: Sixth annual VAULTFestival unveils eight-week season of 300 shows by Press Releases

Now in its sixth year, VAULT Festival returns from 24 January to 18 March 2018 with 300 individual shows, championing new writing, immersive experiences, comedy, film and late night entertai…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:01AM

Barack Obama, Ariana Grande’s Tweets Among Most Popular of 2017 by Rebecca Rubin

Twitter has released its top-trending topics and tweets of 2017, with Barack Obama and Ariana Grande dominating the most popular posts. The former president’s response to violence in …

SOURCE: Variety at 06:00AM

Exclusive: Melissa Errico to Make London Solo Concert Debut in February 2018 by Robert Viagas

The star of Amour and Passion will sing Sondheim at Crazy Coqs at Live at Zédel.

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Downton Abbey actress Lesley Nicol to star in Annie in Toronto by Debra Yeo - Staff Reporter

The former Mrs. Patmore, who'll play Miss Hannigan at the Ed Mirvish Theatre in April, has had some practice being a villain thanks to The Catch.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 06:00AM
Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Elizabeth Talbot, professor of movement: ‘Own your body, there’s a myth it belongs to others’ by John Byrne

How did you start off in theatre? I remember at eight being spellbound by the movement in a production of A Midsummer

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:39AM

REVIEW: The Woman In White, Charing Cross Theatre ✭✭✭✭✭ by Julian Eaves

By Julian Eaves The Woman In White Charing Cross Theatre, 4th December 2017 5 Stars Book Now Who believes in ghosts?  Everyone has their own story to tell with its own special particulars, …

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 05:16AM

Review: Review: The Woman in White (Charing Cross Theatre)

With a revised score, Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical receives its first London production since its 2004 West End premiere

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:04AM

Features: 10 things to think about before going to the theatre

On the release of his new book, West End producer offers his theatregoing tips

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:04AM

Review: Cinderella at Nottingham Playhouse by Peter Kirwan

Less a show, more an institution: Peter Kirwan reviews Nottingham Playhouse's annual panto. The post Review: Cinderella at Nottingham Playhouse appeared first on Exeunt Magazine.

SOURCE: exeuntmagazine.com at 05:01AM

HEDDA GABLER – Touring ★★★★ by Anne Cox

Unpredictable, thrilling and tense. Lizzy Watts is bold and fearless as Hedda Gabler in Patrick Marber's engrossing update of the Ibsen classic.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:00AM

The Green Room: What are the pros and cons of dating within the profession? by Jon Dryden Taylor

Meet our panel: We have given our panellists pen-names and used stock images but their biographies reflect their real career details…​​​ Albert

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Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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Check Out Opening Night of SpongeBob SquarePants, The Broadway Musical by Hannah Vine

Based on the popular Nickelodeon animated series, the musical officially opened December 4 at the Palace Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:44AM

Noah Galvin Steps Into Evan’s Iconic Blue Striped Polo by Kathy Henderson

The gorgeous hit musical Dear Evan Hansen — with music by Academy and Tony Award winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, book by Tony Award winner Steven Levenson, and direction by four-time T…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 04:30AM

Exclusive Excerpt: Dear Evan Hansen: through the window by Broadwaydirect

Excerpt from Chapter 5: Michael Greif Takes the Helm If a musical can be said to have a spiritual ancestor, Dear Evan Hansen’s would have to be Rent, the Pulitzer- and Tony winning 1996 c…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 04:05AM

Will Roland Explains How to Get Tickets to Dear Evan Hansen by Broadwaydirect

Broadway star Will Roland gives his expert tips on getting tickets to Dear Evan Hansen, the Tony-winning musical. Tickets on sale through November 2018. The post Will Roland Explains How to …

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 04:00AM

REAL MAGIC – Touring ★★★ by Kristy Stott

As with much of Forced Entertainment’s work, Real Magic at HOME revolves around a set of established (but unspoken) rules. Here, these rules take the form of a game show that seems to be t…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 04:00AM

Ep10 - Julie Taymor & David Henry Hwang / M. Butterfly by Variety

The director and playwright behind the Broadway revival of "M. Butterfly," starring Clive Owen, talk casting, stage pictures, gender in 2017, and why you can't have Borscht belt humor show u…

SOURCE: stagecraft.libsyn.com at 04:00AM
Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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On the Couch with Claire Healy by Arts Review

Who is Claire Healy? Claire Healy is a bespectacled, bicycling, cheese enthusiast by day, and a gin-soaked, sequined cabaret anti-diva by night. (Though, as a true Hufflepuff, she is sometim…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 03:10AM
Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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BWW Review: Michael Arden Stages ONCE ON THIS ISLAND With a Nod To The Dangers of Climate Change by Michael Dale

While there's nary a mention of global warming or human-made climate change in Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens', captivating and joyous Caribbean story-theatre musical ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:48AM

A BEHANDING IN SPOKANE • St. Louis Actors’ Studio by Andrea

A severed hand sits on the box office desk at the Gaslight Theater -- a little something to get you in the mood for Martin McDonagh’s 2010 dark comedy, A Behanding in Spokane, continuing S…

SOURCE: St. Louis Theatre Snob at 02:18AM

Jimmy Fallon’s Bruce Springsteen Sings ‘Robert Mueller’s Comin’ to Town’ to Put You in the Holiday Spirit by Halle Kiefer

Be sure to set out a glass of milk and a print-out of any emails containing evidence of collusion with the Russians this year: Robert Mueller is going to shimmy down all of our chimneys this…

SOURCE: Vulture at 02:14AM

This week’s best theatre shows: our critics’ picks (December 5) by The Stage

Natasha Tripney Don’t miss How to Win Against History – Young Vic, London Seiriol Davies’ wonderful three-man musical about the life of

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Daniel Evans: Reflection can be the most productive thing a director can do by Daniel Evans

I’ve proselytised many times in these pages about the value of the Clore Leadership Programme, where leaders from across the cultural sector

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Laura Brown: A decade on from capital of culture, Liverpool’s arts scene faces a triple threat by Laura Brown

Art is not designed to be permanent. Its transience, its ability to capture a precise moment of time, experience and reflection is

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Centre Stage report co-author Danuta Kean: Hideously white? Theatre will be hideously irrelevant if it doesn’t fund greater diversity by Danuta Kean

A year after Andrew Lloyd Webber declared British theatre to be ‘hideously white’, one of the co-writers of the Centre Stage report,

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM
Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Mark Rylance-Led FARINELLI AND THE KING Begins Tonight on Broadway by BroadwayWorld

The critically acclaimed Shakespeare's Globe production of Farinelli and the King, starring three-time Tony Award-winner Twelfth Night, Jerusalem, Boeing-Boeing and Academy Award-winner Brid…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:42AM

Matt Doyle to 'MAKE THE SEASON BRIGHT' Tonight at Feinstein's/54 Below by BroadwayWorld

Feinstein's54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Matt Doyle and The Whiskey 5. Hot of the heels of his Carnegie Hall debut with The New York Pops, Matt Doyle returns with his band, The …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:42AM

MEAN GIRLS' Tina Fey and Audible's Don Katz Honored at New York Stage and Film's 2017 Winter Gala Tonight by BroadwayWorld

As previously announced, New York Stage and Film's Winter Gala will honor Tina Fey and Founder amp CEO of Audible, Inc., Don Katz. The Winter Gala, a fundraising event to support New York St…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:42AM

Christine Pedi's 'SNOW BIZNESS' Returns for 10th Year Tonight at 54 Below by BroadwayWorld

Feinstein's54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Christine Pedi's 10th annual There's No Bizness Like Snow Bizness tonight, December 5, and Tuesday, December 12 at 930pm.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:42AM

Barry Manilow Brings 'A VERY BARRY CHRISTMAS' to Chicago, NY and LA by BroadwayWorld

Pop culture icon Barry Manilow announced today that for the first time ever he will be performing his special holiday concert in Chicago, New York and Los Angeles.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:42AM

Classical CD Reviews: David Del Tredici’s “Child Alice” and Scott Wollschleger’s “Soft Aberration” by Jonathan Blumhofer

Child Alice is an important addition to the recorded catalogue of major American symphonic music.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 01:24AM

Silvie Paladino: O Holy Night by Arts Review

Just in time for the festive season, Silvie Paladino – one of Australia’s most talented musical performers, has released her first full-length Christmas album O Holy Night, featuring…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 01:20AM

Marvel's Runways Play Marvel Trivia by Young Hollywood

Marvel's Runways Play Marvel Trivia"Marvel's Runaways" themselves, Gregg Sulkin, Virginia Gardner, Ariela Barer, Rhenzy Feliz, Lyrica Okano, and Allegra Acosta, split off into two teams to c…

SOURCE: Young Hollywood at 01:00AM

In the Recording Studio with Noah Cyrus & Matoma by Young Hollywood

In the Recording Studio with Noah Cyrus & MatomaYH catches up with singer Noah Cyrus and Norwegian DJ Matoma at the recording studio where they are getting ready to film a live acoustic vers…

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Marvel's Runaways Impersonate Gregg Sulkin's Acting Techniques by Young Hollywood

Marvel's Runaways Impersonate Gregg Sulkin's Acting TechniquesYH sits down with the cast of Hulu series "Marvel's Runaways", including Gregg Sulkin, Virginia Gardner, Ariela Barer, Rhenzy Fe…

SOURCE: Young Hollywood at 01:00AM

Marvel's Runaways Play Marvel Trivia by Young Hollywood

Marvel's Runaways Play Marvel Trivia"Marvel's Runaways" themselves, Gregg Sulkin, Virginia Gardner, Ariela Barer, Rhenzy Feliz, Lyrica Okano, and Allegra Acosta, split off …

SOURCE: Young Hollywood at 01:00AM
Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Farinelli and the King, Starring Mark Rylance, Begins on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Claire Van Kampen's new play Farinelli and the King begins previews at Broadway's Belasco Theatre on December 5. John Dove directs the work that stars three-time Tony winne…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:48AM

Max von Essen Returns to Broadway in Anastasia by Andy Lefkowitz

Tony nominee Max von Essen returns to Broadway on December 5 in the role of Gleb in the musical Anastasia. Von Essen takes over for original cast member Ramin Karimloo, who played his final …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:48AM

Holiday Follies Cabaret

Thru Sat, December 16 @ Signature Theatre, presented by Signature Theatre -- Come out of the cold, grab a hot toddy from Ali’s Bar and slip in for a fun evening of favorite seasonal tu…

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Talk about STL during 1960s set for Tuesday at history museum by Joe Holleman St. Louis Post-Dispatch

KSHE's Ron Stevens, Pasta House's Kim Tucci part of panel

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 12:18AM

St. Louis Visionary awards announced 2018 winners by Joe Holleman St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Group recognizes STL women who have contributed to the arts

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Former STLer makes substantial donation to Art Museum by Joe Holleman St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Ronald and Monique Ollie sending 81 works from black artists

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 12:18AM

Review: SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical by Brian Scott Lipton

This exuberant, expensive and sometimes enervating spectacle is likely to give you whiplash, literally and musically (or at least metaphorically).

SOURCE: cititour.com at 12:10AM

Jimmy Fallon Channels Bruce Springsteen in Russia Probe-Inspired Performance by Erin Nyren

Jimmy Fallon resurrected his Bruce Springsteen impression for another parody cover, this time of “Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town” for Monday night’s episode of “…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:09AM

Has Cost Suddenly Become Less A Barrier To Participation? by Joe Patti

Back in October I wrote a couple posts about the newest iteration of the Culture Track report.  The operative word there is iteration. The study is conducted every three years in an attempt…

SOURCE: Butts In The Seats at 12:06AM

Milwaukee Rep’s Grand Scale “A Christmas Carol” Is Sweeping and Spectacular by Matthew Perta

Reviewed by: Matthew Perta Photo Credit: Michael Brosilow Highly Recommended If you’re a theater lover [...]

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Finding the ‘Human Heart’ of Once On This Island by Adam Hetrick

Lea Salonga, Alex Newell, Quentin Earl Darringon, Merle Dandridge, and Hailey Kilgore reveal their connections to the re-imagined Broadway revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Constable discovery to go on sale in London

Prototype of famed Waterloo Bridge painting uncovered in hallway of private home

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Farinelli and the King Begins Previews on Broadway by Olivia Clement

Tony and Oscar winner Mark Rylance returns to Broadway as King Philippe V of Spain in his wife Claire van Kampen’s play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Why Bedlam’s Peter Pan Is Unlike Any You’ve Seen by Olivia Clement

The theatre company puts a darker minimalist, and inventive spin on the J.M. Barrie classic.

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IMPRESSIONS: Keely Garfield’s "Perfect Piranha" at The Chocolate Factory by The Dance Enthusiast

In IMPRESSIONS: Keely Garfield’s Perfect Piranha at The Chocolate Factory, "Perfect Piranha is colorful, zanily so. The cast cycles through a variety of costumes that looks sourced from …

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How Much of Their Marriage Do They Put Onstage? - The Bengsons share their musical memoir at New York Theatre Workshop

The Bengsons share their musical memoir at New York Theatre Workshop---Marriage can be difficult, and spouses who want to parse the ups and downs of their romance sound destined for a therap…

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Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards