Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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Call Redialed: Jennifer Bassey: "All My Children", "General Hospital", "Anacostia", Cabaret by Call Me Adam

Call Redialed: It's so great catching up with "All My Children's" Jennifer Bassey, whom I first got to interview 2012. From "All My Children" to her arrival in Port Charles as "Quinn" on "Ge…

SOURCE: Call Me Adam at 11:45PM

Call Redialed: Jennifer Bassey: "All My Children", "General Hospital", "Anacostia", Cabaret by Adam Rothenberg

Call Redialed: It's so great catching up with "All My Children's" Jennifer Bassey, whom I first got to interview 2012. From "All My Children" to her arrival in Port Charles as "Quinn" on "…

SOURCE: Call Me Adam at 11:45PM

Call Redialed: NEW interview with "All My Children's" Jennifer Bassey by Adam Rothenberg

It's so great catching up with actressJennifer Bassey, whom I first got to interview 2012. From All My Children to her arrival in Port Charles as "Quinn" on General Hospital to her cabaret s…

SOURCE: callmeadam.squarespace.com at 11:45PM

The Illusionists

Wed, December 27 thru Sunday, January 7, 2018 @ The Kennedy Center, presented by The Kennedy Center -- This mind-blowing spectacular showcases the jaw-dropping talents of the most incredible…

SOURCE: culturecapital.com at 11:36PM
Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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People You Should Know . . . Terri Mateer by Zack Calhoon

Terri Mateer (SAG-AFTRA) has had the pleasure of playing Joseph in Jesus Christ Superstar (Rhinebeck), Olive in the female version of The Odd Couple (New Paltz), and in her hometown of Woods…

SOURCE: Visible Soul at 10:48PM

People You Should Know . . . Gethsemane Herron-Coward by Zack Calhoon

Gethsemane Herron-Coward is a poet-playwright from Washington, D.C. She is a 2016 Finalist for the Jane Chambers Playwriting Award, a VONA alumna and a 2017 Finalist for SPACE on Ryder Farm.…

SOURCE: Visible Soul at 10:48PM
Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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Film Review: “Chasing Trane” — Telling the Story of a Jazz Legend by Arts Fuse Editor

This documentary about John Coltrane serves up skillful, sensitive storytelling and an appropriate sense of reverence.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 09:33PM

Lady Gaga A STAR IS BORN to Be Released Fall 2018 by Alexa Criscitiello

The highly anticipated remake of A STAR IS BORN, starring Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper, will now hit theaters on October 5, 2018, replacing the previously announced release date of May 18, 2…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:16PM
Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Classical CD Reviews: Matthias Goerne’s “The Wagner Project” and Mahler’s Symphony of a Thousand by Jonathan Blumhofer

Matthias Goerne offers proof that he is the Wagner baritone of the day. And Thierry Fischer’s understanding of Mahler deserves our admiration.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 08:24PM

Disney backs Fox's request for more data protection in antitrust trial

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Walt Disney Co joined Twenty-First Century Fox Inc on Wednesday in asking the judge hearing AT&T Inc's antitrust case to strengthen an order aimed at keeping its da…

SOURCE: Reuters at 08:22PM

Review: 'Bright' is when Harry Potter vomits on a cop flick by Mark Kennedy

That old Hollywood standby, the venerable buddy cop movie, may have met its anguished demise this holiday season. Will Smith just killed it....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 08:01PM
Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Lady Gaga’s ‘A Star Is Born’ Moved Back Five Months by Dave McNary

Warner Bros. has moved back “A Star Is Born,” starring Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper, back nearly five months from May 18 to Oct. 5. Cooper is also helming the film, which will ma…

SOURCE: Variety at 07:36PM

Salute to the Musicals of Michael Stewart! by Sandi Durell

Urban Stages’ Winter Rhythms presented a very special evening highlighting the life of this brilliant and successful musical book writer to benefit The Michael Stewart Foundation and Urban…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 07:34PM

Keala Settle Talks THE GREATEST SHOWMAN and A Potential Oscars Performance with the Huffington Post by Alexa Criscitiello

In a new in-depth interview with the Huffington Post, Broadway favorite Keala Settle discusses her role in the new film The Greatest Showman, her showstopping number in the film, and the lik…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:12PM

Exclusive Podcast: 'Behind the Curtain' Celebrates Favorite Things MINNIE'S BOYS, THE YEAR WITHOUT A SANTA CLAUS, and More! by Behind The Curtain

Christmas songs vs Hanukah songs. The Heat Miser makes an appearance. The joys of Stop Motion. Rob loses the button. Kevin does an impression. Hazel wants to sing. Groucho offers some creati…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:12PM

Casting Announced for Florida Riverside Theatre's Immersive THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD by BroadwayWorld

Florida's Riverside Theatre has announced casting for its upcoming production of the Tony Award-winning musical The Mystery of Edwin Drood

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:03PM

GDPR compliance: Five months to go to by Promoted Content

In the second advice column from Managed Networks in association with Securys, on how to comply with new data protection laws starting

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:01PM

Editor’s View: 10 reasons to be cheerful this Christmas by Alistair Smith

At times, the past few months have felt pretty grim for the entertainment industry. But it’s Christmas, so here are 10 things

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:01PM

Sonia Friedman, James Graham, Marianne Elliott: Industry leaders’ forecasts for 2018 by The Stage

As 2017 draws to a close, The Stage asks some of the theatre industry’s big hitters what they think the most important

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:01PM
Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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What’s it like to dance ‘The Nutcracker’? It’s a marathon of pain. by Sarah L. Kaufman

Corns, sickness, kids having accidents. But the real killer is the fake snow.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 06:48PM

Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Sarah Stiles by Broadway.com

Sarah Stiles stops by Broadway.com HQ to chat about Squirrel Heart and more with Ryan Lee Gilbert.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:33PM

How robust was theatre in our area in 2017? DCTS examines its data by Lorraine Treanor

When we say our region is one of the major theatre hubs in America, what do we really mean? As we did last year, we dove into our own records for 2017 to see how robust our scene has been. T…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 06:33PM

A New Initiative From Marin Ireland Hopes to Change How the Theatre Community Deals With Sexual Misconduct by Olivia Clement

The "Pilot Project" will empower theatremakers with more information and increased options.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:20PM

Best of local theater, 2017: Our critics weigh in

Time for a big look back at a various, glittering year of theater in and around Philadelphia. Here's the best shows our reviewers saw in 2017. Such riches remind us of the growth of Philly a…

SOURCE: Philly.com at 06:16PM

Reviewer weighs in on #MeToo by Helen Epstein

Polling classmates from her all-girls high school, Helen Epstein hears them remember their experiences facing sexual predators on the subway. 

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 06:12PM

CD Review: JAZZ LOVES DISNEY 2: A KIND OF MAGIC (Various Artists on Verve) by Frank Arthur

YOU CAN’T TOP PIGS WITH PIGS After The Three Little Pigs‘ runaway success in 1933, Walt Disney attempted a few more shorts starring the little porkers, but they weren’t as…

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 06:09PM

Photo Coverage: THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Celebrates 300 Performances by Jennifer Broski

With all that goes wrong, it seems they're doing at least one thing right THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG currently holds the title of longest running play on Broadway. The company just celebrated …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:06PM

If They Can Be A Successful Non-Profit, Why Can’t You? by Joe Patti

If you feel like you don’t have a clue how to run a successful non-profit and are just winging it, you probably know that you are in good company. If you are wishing there was a book s…

SOURCE: Butts In The Seats at 06:04PM

Marin Ireland launches pilot mediation program to address sexual harassment by Caitlin Huston

After a multiyear push, actor Marin Ireland and attorney Norman Siegel have launched a pilot mediation program to help resolve sexual harassment issues in the theater community.   The pilot…

SOURCE: Broadway.News Subscription at 06:02PM

Photo Flash: The Play That Goes Wrong Celebrates 300 Disastrous Performances

The play, directed by Mark Bell, continues performances at Broadway's Lyceum Theatre.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM

Theater News: Quiara Alegría Hudes's Elliot Trilogy to Play Concurrently in Los Angeles

Center Theatre Group and the Latino Theater Company will be presenting all three plays at around the same time.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM

Theater News: Signature Theatre Announces Casting for 4,380 Nights

The play is written by Annalisa Dias.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM
Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Norm Lewis: Santa Baby! by Sandi Durell

    By Marilyn Lester   Norm Lewis is full of charm, sex appeal and tremendous talent, making his third Feinstein’s/54 Below Christmas appearance yet another career triumph …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 05:55PM

New York Times Will Reinstate Reporter Suspended After Allegations Of Impropriety by Jeremy Gerard

New York Times reporter Glenn Thrush, who was suspended last month in the wake of allegations that he had behaved inappropriately with female colleagues, will be allowed to return in late Ja…

SOURCE: Deadline at 05:52PM

“The Greatest Showman” and the Far More Fascinating Life of P. T. Barnum by Richard Brody

Richard Brody reviews “The Greatest Showman,” about the life of P. T. Barnum, directed by Michael Gracey and starring Hugh Jackman.

SOURCE: The New Yorker Subscription at 05:45PM

Bulldozer: The Ballad of Robert Moses by Victor Gluck, Editor-In-Chief

Moses’ famously crowded and contentious career is glossed over except for his final battle with Jacobs over the Lower Manhattan Expressway. "Bulldozer" doesn’t even give a good summary o…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 05:42PM

See the Play That Goes Wrong Celebrate 300 Performances on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The production is the longest-running play currently on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:28PM

Review: A Runaway Slave Rides West in ‘Cross That River’ by Maya Phillips

The show features jazz, blues and country music from Allan Harris, who also plays the title character.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:18PM

Theater Professionals Can Seek Mediation in Sexual Harassment Cases by Peter Libbey

The actress Marin Ireland and the lawyer Norman Siegel announced a six-month pilot project to offer the confidential service to the theater community.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:18PM

Robert Cuccioli and Alli Mauzey Set for Charlotte Sweet Concert Performance by Robert Viagas

Adrienne Eller will play the title role in a February 27, 2018, performance of the score from the rarely-seen musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:01PM

Theater News: Cast and Creative Team Announced for He Brought Her Heart Back in a Box

The Theatre for a New Audience world premiere is Adrienne Kennedy's first new play in a decade.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM
Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Obscure ‘La La Land’ References from ‘So Long Boulder City’ You Might Not Have Noticed by Shea Vassar

What started as a social media joke turned out to be a hilarious one-woman show by comedian Jimmy Fowlie. So Long Boulder City takes the few clues given in La La Land to create a wildly dyna…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 04:51PM

Cast Set for Riverside’s Mystery of Edwin Drood, Featuring Tony Nominee Sally Mayes and Wicked's Anne Brummel by Andrew Gans

The Rupert Holmes musical will begin performances at the Florida venue in January 2018.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:49PM

Adrienne Kennedy’s He Brought Her Heart Back in a Box Finds Its Cast by Olivia Clement

Juliana Canfield and Tom Pecinka will star in the world premiere at the Polonsky Shakespeare Center in Brooklyn.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:49PM

Westfield News Group ArtsBeat for 12/20/17 by Mark G. Auerbach

Westfield News Group ArtsBeat for 12/20/17. The best theatre performances of the year, and arts news for W.Mass. and No.CT.

SOURCE: thewestfieldnews.com at 04:46PM

Live and Belong: A Review of BLKS at Steppenwolf Theatre Company by Kevin Greene

Aziza Barnes world premiere is the play that black audiences deserve and white audiences need.

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 04:35PM

Tickets For ‘Harry Potter And The Cursed Child’ Scheduled For Sale In February

"Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" producers will release another set of tickets for its March 2018 through March 2019 productions of the eagerly anticipated Broadway production.

SOURCE: www.enstarz.com at 04:30PM

Lea Salonga on Returning to Broadway in Once On This Island, Fan Interaction Etiquette & More by Broadway.com

Lea Salonga is back on Broadway as Erzulie, the goddess of love, in director Michael Arden's stunning revival of Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty's Once On This Island. Watch as…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:24PM

Josh Gad to Join Judi Dench & More in Artemis Fowl Live-Action Film by Broadway.com

Tony nominee Josh Gad is among the latest batch of stars set to join the previously announced Tony winner Judi Dench in Disney's upcoming live-action film adaptation of the novel se…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:24PM

Odds & Ends: Go Behind the Scenes in New Teaser for Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again & More by Broadway.com

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. Go Behind the Scenes in New Teaser for Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again We can hardly wait for the July 20, 2018 release of …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:24PM

Favorite New York Stage Performances in 2017 by Jonathan Mandell

My ten favorite individual performances in New York stage shows that opened in 2017 are listed alphabetically, with explanations for my choices largely excerpted from my reviews, but let’s…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 04:16PM

Cast Set for Signature’s World Premiere of 4,380 Nights by Andrew Gans

Penned by D.C. playwright Annalisa Dias, performances begin at the Arlington, Virginia, venue in January 2018.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:15PM
Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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WATCH: Kandi Burruss Talks CHICAGO and REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ATLANTA on LIVE WITH KELLY AND RYAN by BroadwayWorld

Kandi Burruss, who sat down with Kelly Ripa and guest co-host Andy Cohen on today's Live with Kelly and Ryan,

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:54PM

A Sneak Peek at the Off-Broadway Return of Miles for Mary by Olivia Clement

The acclaimed comedic show from The Mad Ones will soon make its official Off-Broadway debut at Playwrights Horizons.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:47PM

Josh Gad and Judi Dench Join Disney’s Live-Action Artemis Fowl, Directed by Kenneth Branagh by Adam Hetrick

Newcomer Ferdia Shaw will star in the children’s sci-fi literary franchise about a pre-teen criminal mastermind.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:40PM

Just In Time For The Holidays: An Update To The Interactive CTA Generator For Arts Marketers by Drew McManus

Back in March, fellow ArtsHacker Ceci Dadisman pointed out Capacity Interactive’s CTA Generator and they recently came back with an add-on by Krisi Packer for four new calls-to-action…

SOURCE: artshacker.com at 03:24PM

Joe’s Pub to Open Doors for Monthly ’Civic Salon’ Brunches by Olivia Clement

The Public Forum gatherings, beginning in January 2018, will inspire civic engagement and social change.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:13PM

Photo Flash: Max von Essen Joins the Cast of Anastasia

The Tony-nominated actor took his first bows as Gleb on December 5.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM
Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Review: ‘Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol’ at Casabuena Cultural Productions by Michael Kelly

Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol proves that damnation can be funnier than hell. Casabuena Cultural Productions’ irreverent take on the beloved Charles Dickens classic follows Marley on a …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:53PM

Photo Flash: First Look at Max von Essen in ANASTASIA! by BroadwayWorld

Have you heard We've got your first look at Tony Award nominee Max von Essen in Anastasia Von Essen returns to Broadway to play 'Gleb', taking over for original company member Ramin Karimloo.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:48PM

Josh Gad, Judi Dench & More Sign On for Disney's Live-Action ARTEMIS FOWL by BroadwayWorld

Disney announced today initial casting for the live-action adaptation of ARTEMIS FOWL, which will be directed by Kenneth Branagh and produced by Branagh and Judy Hofflund.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:48PM

Mariah Carey’s ‘Christmas’ finally hits Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 by Joe Dziemianowicz

It’s a “Christmas” miracle 23 years in the making for Mariah Carey.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 02:46PM

Theatre Companies Step Up in the Fire?s Wake

by Emily Wilson On Sunday, October 8, Craig Miller, artistic director of 6th Street Playhouse in Santa Rosa, had walked in the door, returning from rehearsals for the upcoming production of…

SOURCE: Theatre Bay Area at 02:45PM

Theatre Companies Step Up in the Fire’s Wake

by Emily Wilson On Sunday, October 8, Craig Miller, artistic director of 6th Street Playhouse in Santa Rosa, had walked in the door, returning from rehearsals for the upcoming production of…

SOURCE: Theatre Bay Area at 02:45PM

The Business of Show Biz: Dropped the Ball

By Velina Brown Editor’s Note: Our Business of Show Biz maven, Velina Brown, is on vacation this month. So, we’re bringing back one of her popular columns about how to reconnect with lo…

SOURCE: Theatre Bay Area at 02:42PM

Five Burning Questions with Pride and Prejudice Star & Creator Kate Hamill

Kate Hamill talks adapting Jane Austen, what she would ask Austen if she could, and advice for aspiring playwrights.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 02:33PM

Disney and Kenneth Branagh Find Star of ‘Artemis Fowl’ Movie by Justin Kroll

Ferdia Shaw has been tapped to play the title role in Disney’s “Artemis Fowl,” which is being directed by Kenneth Branagh. Branagh and casting director Lucy Bevan met with …

SOURCE: Variety at 02:24PM

A First Look at Max von Essen in Anastasia on Broadway by Hannah Vine

The Tony Award nominee succeeded Ramin Karimloo as Gleb on December 5.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:23PM

Falsettos Star Stephanie J. Block Will Retrace Her Musical Journey in Jazz at Lincoln Center Concert by Robert Viagas

Jazz at Lincoln Center presents the show by the two-time Tony nominee, which will be taped for later broadcast on PBS.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:19PM

‘This isn't colour-blind casting’: Hamilton makes its politically charged West End debut by Hannah Ellis-Petersen

The racially diverse musical based on America’s founding fathers loses none of its power in its transfer from BroadwaySince Hamilton debuted in New York in 2015, the hip-hop musical, which…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:18PM

Pascale Armand & More to Join Jayne Houdyshell in World Premiere Play Relevance by Andy Lefkowitz

Casting is complete for the world premiere production of Relevance, a play written by JC Lee that will debut at off-Broadway's Lucille Lortel Theatre. The previously announced mount…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:12PM

2017 Wrap-Up: Broadway.com Picks the Best Shows of the Year by Broadway.com

We are privileged to see all the Great White Way has to offer each year, and it’s no easy task to choose favorites. This year offered an embarrassment of riches which made this list in…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:12PM

Theater News: Pascale Armand, Molly Camp, Richard Masur Complete Cast of MCC Theater's Relevance

They join the previously announced Jayne Houdyshell in the world premiere of J.C. Lee's new play.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM
Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Les Misérables Tony Winner Frances Ruffelle Will Offer Cabaret Encore in February by Robert Viagas

Frances Ruffelle Live(S) in New York! will return to Manhattan’s The Green Room 42 next year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:50PM

Television Review: “Wormwood” — Errol Morris’ Brilliant Bricolage by Arts Fuse Editor

Wormwood is full of secrets, some revealed, some tantalizingly unknowable.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 01:48PM

Pascale Armand, Molly Camp and More Announced for MCC's RELEVANCE by BroadwayWorld

MCC THEATER Robert LuPone, Bernard Telsey, William Cantler, Artistic Directors Blake West, Executive Director today announced the complete cast for the third show of its 2017-18 season the W…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:48PM

Magic Time!: Inside ‘Amazing Grace’ at the Museum of the Bible: A Q&A with Performer Joshua Simon by John Stoltenberg

When I saw the musical Amazing Grace I praised it to the skies. A blurb being used to promote the show is lifted from my review: “A gorgeous production of a glorious musical! Heart-stoppi…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:42PM

Tony Nominee Pascale Armand and More Join Jayne Houdyshell in Relevance Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

The Eclipsed star will go head to head with Tony winner Houdyshell in the Liesl Tommy-helmed world premiere from JC Lee.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:29PM

Mankind by Doug Marino

Playwright Robert O'Hara should never be accused of being timid.  In his bold, audacious new play, Mankind, he envisions a world with no women where men who get pregnant invent a religi…

SOURCE: Act Three - The Reviews at 01:24PM

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle — cheerful, predictable

An action-comedy sequel that runs strictly by the manual

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 01:14PM

Sanctuary — charm and honesty

A comedy drama about learning-disabled youngsters on a guided night out

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 01:12PM

The Greatest Showman — one-pitch brio

A stagy screen musical about the life of P.T. Barnum

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 01:12PM

Matthew Bourne’s Cinderella, Sadler’s Wells, London — enchanting sequences

The revived work looks stunning but remains busy and confusing

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 01:10PM

Top Shows on London Stage This Week: Carols, Pantos, Christmas and More by Mark Beech

At this time of year, there is plenty to do in London apart from sampling performing arts of course- there’s London’s Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park, shopping, skating rinks and more.Sti…

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

ArtsBeat Radio 12/2O/17 on 89.5fm/WSKB with Rob Ruggiero, Noble Shropshire, Joshua Burrage by Mark G Auerbach

My ArtsBeat Radio program for 12/2O/17 on 89.5fm/WSKB with TheaterWorks' Rob Ruggiero, Noble Shropshire from Hartford Stage's A Christmas Carol, and Westfield native Josh Burrage from Broadw…

SOURCE: vimeo.com at 01:06PM

Theater News: Public Theater Announces Spring 2018 Public Forum Lineup

A new free monthly series of brunch-time Civic Salons will be among the offerings.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM
Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Read the Reviews for The Greatest Showman by Playbill Staff

The film, featuring a score by Dear Evan Hansen Tony winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, heads to U.S. movie theatres December 20.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:55PM

Lesli Margherita’s Five Favorite Things From Cindy Lou's Who’s Holiday Trailer

Olivier winner Lesli Margherita shares some fabulous and hilarious set secrets from Who's Holiday.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 12:55PM

REVIEW: The Grinning Man, Trafalgar Studios 1 ✭✭✭✭✭ by Paul T Davies

By Paul T Davies Bristol Old Vic’s production will probably always stand in the shadow of the world conquering, barricade storming Les Misrables, but The Grinning Man is a macabre, melodra…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 12:46PM

Photo Flash: First Look - Poster Art for MAMMA MIA! HERE WE GO AGAIN by BroadwayWorld

Universal Pictures has shared poster art for the highly anticipated sequel MAMMA MIA HERE WE GO AGAIN. Based on the Broadway musical, the new installment will hit theaters on July 20, 2018.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:42PM

Exclusive Photo Coverage: AVENUE Q Counts Down the 12 Days of Christmas on Carols For A Cure! by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Below, check out exclusive photos of the cast of AVENUE Q as they record their track, 'The 12 Days of Christmas.'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:42PM

BWW Exclusive: Sutton Foster & Hugh Bonneville Join Mormon Tabernacle Choir for Magnificent Christmas Concert by Tyler Hinton

Two-time Tony Award winner Sutton Foster and television and film star Hugh Bonneville were the special guests at this year's magnificent Mormon Tabernacle Choir Christmas concert. The perf…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:42PM

Maxamoo Contributors Gather to Discuss the Best and Worst of Theater in 2017 in Part 1 of their Year in Review by Maxamoo

It's our annual tradition of gathering together our most frequent contributors to discuss the best and worst of the year in theater. Lindsay hosts and Patty, Aurin, Jose, Jack, Ben, Liz, and…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:42PM

Peter Pan review at Theatre Royal, Plymouth – ‘slick choreography’ by Roger Malone

Steve McFadden clearly relishes his role as the evil Captain Hook. There is a brief nod to Eastenders, but otherwise this Qdos production

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:35PM

2017: The Social Issues on Stage by Elysa Gardner

In 2017, truth wasn’t just stranger than fiction; it was defined in sometimes conflicting terms. Theater’s ability to bring people of different opinions and beliefs together — for ente…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 12:27PM

Watch 'The Room' in Philly theaters as part of special nationwide screening

The one-night-only screening of Tommy Wiseau's cult classic "The Room" will come to a handful of theaters in the Philadelphia area as part of a nationwide release.

SOURCE: Philly.com at 12:18PM

How to Launch a Latinx New Play Festival by [email protected] (jdstokely)

By Maria Patrice Amon. Maria Patrice Amon describes how she developed and produced San Diego Repertory Theatre’s first Latinx New Play Festival.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 12:18PM

Get a Behind-the-Scenes Look at Mamma Mia! Sequel Before First Trailer Release by Andrew Gans

The movie musical arrives in theatres in July 2018.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:16PM

Cinderella review at Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh – ‘an assured reworking’ by Thom Dibdin

Shona Reppe’s Cinderella established her as the fairy godmother of Scottish children’s theatre. A piece which, with its tabletop set, puppet Cinders

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:10PM

Everything you need to know about Mamma Mia! in London by Robin Johnson

After almost two decades, it's the longest-running jukebox musical in the West End; here's our comprehensive guide to Mamma Mia! in London. The post Everything you need to know about Mamma M…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 12:02PM

‘Thoughtful & heartfelt’: ALICE IN WINTERLAND – Rose Theatre, Kingston ❤❤❤❤ by Emma Clarendon

The Rose Theatre’s latest festive treat takes audiences to a wintery themed Wonderland – but does it fully embrace the madness of the world that Lewis Carroll created?

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PM
Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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How Sutton Foster, Leslie Odom, Jr. and Other Broadway Stars Landed Specials on PBS by David Clarke

Four concerts starring Foster, Odom, Andrew Rannells, and Stephanie J. Block take place through December 22 and air Live From Lincoln Center this spring.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:55AM

Top Hat review at Upstairs at the Gatehouse, London – ‘a lively staging’ by Julia Rank

This time last year, Joanne Clifton raised the Strictly Come Dancing mirrorball trophy in front of a television audience of millions. Having

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:49AM

Bernstein Centennial continues in Philadelphia by Cogency

Yannick Nézet-Séguin seems to be a logical leader of the celebration of Leonard Bernstein’s centennial, because he’s today’s most prominent conductor who straddles the worlds of conc…

SOURCE: theculturalcritic.com at 11:48AM

New Block of Tickets for Broadway’s Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Will Be Released in February by Andrew Gans

Previews for the eagerly awaited production begin in March 2018 at the Lyric Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:37AM

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD to Release More Tickets in February 2018 by BroadwayWorld

Producers Sonia Friedman and Colin Callender announced today that the next release of tickets for the Broadway premiere of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will take place in February 2018.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:36AM

VIDEO: MAMMA MIA HERE WE GO AGAIN Teases First Trailer - Out Tomorrow! by BroadwayWorld

Universal Pictures' MAMMA MIA HERE WE GO AGAIN took to Twitter to tease the film's first official trailer, dropping tomorrow. Based on the Broadway musical, the new installment will hit thea…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:36AM

BWW Album Review: THE GREATEST SHOWMAN Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Has All The Shine of A Thousand Spotlights by Tori Hartshorn

BWW Album Review THE GREATEST SHOWMAN Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Has All The Shine of A Thousand Spotlights

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:35AM

Funding crisis at Belfast Metropolitan Arts Centre poses threat of closure by Michael Quinn

Belfast’s Metropolitan Arts Centre needs emergency funding of £300,000 to avoid the prospect of closing at the end of the financial year.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:33AM

Musicians accuse British Airways of ‘mixed messages’ over instrument policy by Matthew Hemley

Musicians are calling on British Airways to adopt a clearer policy that guarantees smaller instruments can be carried on as hand luggage.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:33AM

Hall for Cornwall gets £2.5m Lottery cash to protect heritage by Georgia Snow

Hall for Cornwall has been awarded more than £2.5 million from the Heritage Lottery Fund to conserve the building’s heritage features. The

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:33AM

Irving Berlin: In Person by Darryl Reilly

Deffaa’s great achievement is joining the narrative portions with just the right song.  An anecdote about encountering Florenz Ziegfeld having an office dalliance with a chorus girl is fo…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 11:28AM

Artist, former St. Louis resident Rodney Marshall Winfield dies at 92 by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Rodney Marshall Winfield, an artist and former St. Louis resident who was known for his spiritually themed works, died Wednesday (Dec. 13, 2017) at a care facility in Monterey, Calif., near …

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 11:24AM

Review: ‘Holiday Cheer!’ at National Chamber Ensemble by Sophia Howes

The National Chamber Ensemble’s Holiday Cheer! on December 16 was a celebration of great music. The charming and witty Artistic Director and leading violinist, Leonid Sushansky, sees each …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:20AM

Robert O’Hara Thinks ‘Men Are Stupid.’ His New Play Shows Just How. by Alexis Soloski

In “Mankind,” the playwright imagines a world in which women are extinct. “You have to go for the throat,” he says.

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10 More Plays Where the Future Forecast is Grim by Alexis Soloski

Theatrical dystopias are in the air, as playwrights conjure nuclear fallout, insectoid aliens and everyday assassinations.

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Capturing the Short, Glamorous Life of a Forgotten Broadway Lyricist by Joshua Barone

Howard Pollack on writing “The Ballad of John Latouche,” the first biography to explore the cult figure’s prolific career.

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Jeff Garlin – review by Brian Logan

Soho theatre, London Gluttony is hilarious, right? If you agree, Jeff Garlin's standup is for you. If not, the Curb Your Enthusiasm star – he plays Larry David's "fat fuck" manager Jeff Gr…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:04AM

Review: Lauren Gunderson’s “Miss Bennet” offers smart and witty take on Jane Austen by Jim Farmer

That former Atlantan Lauren Gunderson has become the most produced playwright in the country is no fluke or accident. Her work is smart and accessible, with female characters who refuse to f…

SOURCE: artsatl.com at 11:01AM

Hugh Jackman Shares How to Get More People to Love Musical Theatre by Ruthie Fierberg

The star of The Greatest Showman reveals struggles from his early acting days and makes the case for musical theatre appreciation.

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‘Clever & classy’: THE TWILIGHT ZONE – Almeida Theatre by Tom Bolton

The action is tightly choreographed, with the nine-strong cast playing multiple characters in a black and white world, wearing black and white costumes and performing in black box speckled w…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM

Theater News: Doctor Who's Billie Piper to Make American Stage Debut in Yerma

Piper won an Olivier Award for her performance in the drama's Young Vic production in London.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00AM
Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Klea Blackhurst, Jim Caruso, and Billy Stritch Unleash A Swingin’ Birdland Christmas by Robert Viagas

The annual concert will light up the NYC jazz club December 22–25.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:59AM

Snow Mouse review at Barbican Pit, London – ‘idyllic theatre for babies’ by Duska Radosavljevic

Performer Frank Wurzinger hangs around the auditorium discretely bonding with individual audience members as they settle down on white fluffy cushions and

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:53AM

The Lion King and Newsies Stars Set for Gulfshore’s The Price by Andrew Gans

The Florida venue will present the Arthur Miller play in January 2018.

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Charlie Callas: They Broke the Mold by Trav S.D.

Prior to the present age it could be truly said, though one seldom had occasion for it, that there was no way to describe Charlie Callas (1924-2011). Well, it can still be said, but you don&…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 10:48AM

'All the Money in the World' review: Plummer seamlessly subs for Spacey by Michael Phillips

What’s the going rate for a Spacey-ectomy? Ten million dollars isn’t all the money in the world, but it’s a lot. And it’s the amount director Ridley Scott’s backers paid to remove …

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Miss Saigon Star Eva Noblezada Adds More Dates to Cabaret Run of Girl No More by Robert Viagas

She recently made her nightclub debut at The Green Room 42 in NYC.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:44AM

Cinderella, Sadler's Wells, London, dance review: 'Otherworldly elegance' by Zoë Anderson, Zoë Anderson

Created in 1997, Matthew Bourne's Cinderella is set in the London Blitz of 1940

SOURCE: The Independent at 10:42AM

Photo Coverage: Norm Lewis Brings SANTA BABY Holiday Show to Feinstein's/54Below by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Tony nominee Norm Lewis returns to Feinstein's54 Below with his third holiday show from December 18 - 23. All shows are at 930pm. Each evening will feature special guest stars from Broadway …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:36AM

The Arts on Stamps of the World — December 20 by Doug Briscoe

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

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Todrick Hall to Launch International Concert Tour in March 2018 by Robert Viagas

Currently starring on Broadway in Chicago, the Kinky Boots veteran has dubbed the tour Todrick Hall American.

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’Cause That’s the Way Things Happen on the Polar Express by American Theatre Editors

Playing a Steward in this immersive holiday show has been a moving experience---literally.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:24AM

The Wizard of Oz review at Trinity Theatre, Tunbridge Wells – ‘immaculately performed’ by Susan Elkin

Trinity Theatre artistic director John Martin negotiated for four years for the rights to John Kane’s lovely version of The Wizard of

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:22AM

Q&A with Kinky Boots star Simon-Anthony Rhoden

Kinky Boots is striding with pride into its third year in the West End. After scooping up awards both here and on Broadway, the show tells the true story of a Northampton shoe factory that g…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 10:18AM

Interviews: Imogen Poots: 'We need more female anti-heroes'

The actress is currently appearing in Amy Herzog's Belleville at the Donmar Warehouse

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 10:18AM

Top 10 films of 2017

Nigel Andrews’ five-star movies include Call Me By Your Name, Moonlight, A Ghost Story, Get Out and Manchester by the Sea

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Introduce Yourself(ie): 10 Questions with The Play That Goes Wrong Standout Ashley Bryant

The Play That Goes Wrong star Ashley Bryant talks balancing being a business owner and Broadway, travel therapy, and channelling Sally Field in an audition.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 10:04AM

Blair Brown Talks ‘Parisian Woman,’ ‘Orange is the New Black’ And The Time She Almost Quit Acting by Gordon Cox

Blair Brown is back on Broadway for the first time in more than 15 years. But “The Parisian Woman,” the new D.C.-set play by “House of Cards” creator Beau Willimon, c…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:00AM

A Curmudgeon’s Guide to Christmas Round Robin Letters – Hope Theatre ★★★★ by Michael Davis

It’s always been an ‘open secret’ that the ‘perfect family Christmas’ doesn’t exist and that in a post-letter society, writing about ‘picture-perfect’ lives has been supersed…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00AM
Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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A Ranking of Hallmark’s Most Iconic Holiday Movies Based on How Problematic They Are by Carey

Originally published on MarieClaire.com View this story online Look at any given Hallmark holiday movie poster, and you’ll see the same thing: a woman dressed in an unbuttoned winter c…

SOURCE: Carey Purcell at 09:56AM

Check Out Photos of the Original Broadway Production of Dreamgirls on Its 36th Anniversary by Hannah Vine

The show opened at the Imperial Theatre December 20, 1981.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:56AM

Watch Josh Groban Deliver a Powerful ’Happy Christmas’ on CBS Special by Andrew Gans

The Great Comet star performed on the 19th annual broadcast of A Home for the Holidays.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:55AM

Michael Feinstein in Christmas Crooners by Sandi Durell

  The Boy Band Singer Was in Rare Form     By Sandi Durell    Wearing traditional red socks (a tribute to Van Johnson), the velvet-voiced Michael Feinstein was ready to rumb…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 09:38AM

GRACE NOTES: Wednesday, December 20, 2017 by Susan Grace

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VIDEO: Josh Groban Croons 'Happy Christmas' on CBS's HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS by BroadwayWorld

CBS presented A HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS WITH Josh Groban last night, featuring special guest performers Kelly Clarkson, Kacey Musgraves and Kane Brown. Below, watch Groban's performance of 'Ha…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:33AM

Annie: ideal for Christmas and the New Year

Most musical theatre fans are familiar with Annie the musical, which was first performed on Broadway in 1977, with its West End debut in the following year.  Since then, there have been…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 09:19AM

Diary: John Barrowman offers too much Dick for one family by Tabard

It’s panto season! Oh yes it is! Oh no it isn’t! Oh…that’s enough of that. But Tabard does love to read of

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Diary: All in a Daniel Day’s work for West End Producer by Tabard

It’s that time of year again, when authors are publishing books across all genres in the hope they’ll make it to the

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:00AM

Mobile phone use and eating during performances in theatres (your views, December 21) by The Stage

Regarding your poll on phone use in theatres, I am the artistic director of a company that makes and tours theatre for

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:00AM

What makes a good pantomime? 5 key ingredients by Susan Elkin

Children – for the most part, don’t find filth and innuendo funny even if they understand it. Actually, neither do I if it’s there simply because it’s smutty. A joke has to be really…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM

The 10 Best Musical TV Moments of 2017 by Sean T. Collins

Ladies and gentlemen, the Roadhouse is proud to welcome a year’s worth of wonderful music cues from around the TV dial. Yes, the problem of so-so shows using classic songs remains endemic,…

SOURCE: Vulture at 09:00AM
Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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La Petite Soirée

Following the roaring success of award-winning cabaret extravaganza La Soiree, this much-loved dysfunctional performing family brings a new offering to its residency at the Aldwych Theatre f…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 08:55AM

Cinderella review at Alhambra Theatre, Bradford – ‘stage-filling magnetism’ by Nick Ahad

The Bradford Alhambra pantomime, part of the Qdos stable, is one of the biggest in the country and this year it doesn’t

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:49AM

Jeff Garlin review – Curb Your Enthusiasm comic goes off-script by Brian Logan

Larry David’s accomplice makes up for the fitfulness of a half-assembled show with infectious off-the-cuff comedy about bras, body lotions and creepy old men‘I’m aware it’s not been …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:48AM

'Improv saved my life': the comedy classes helping people with anxiety by Rachael Healy

Once the domain of aspiring performers, improv courses are increasingly being attended by students experiencing mental health problems“Your heart’s beating faster, you feel all these eye…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:48AM

Jack and the Beanstalk review at Palace Theatre, Mansfield – ‘warm and cheerful’ by Pat Ashworth

Pantomime at Mansfield’s Palace Theatre is keenly awaited and much loved seasonal treat. This year there’s a big welcome for returning favourite,

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:32AM

Your last-minute gift givers’ guide to London theatre by Robin Johnson

Buying Christmas presents can sometimes be a nightmare - but there are plenty of options for every London theatre fan with our last-minute gift givers' guide. The post Your last-minute gift …

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 08:25AM

Comedy Shows to See During the Holidays

If you’re keen to head to the theatre this Christmas, but looking for an alternative to the likes of panto and typically festive shows – then try some comedy! We’ve compile…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 08:18AM

Dick Hyman: Solo Piano by Sandi Durell

      By Marilyn Lester   Dick Hyman is an artist who, through longevity and virtuosity, has become truly a legend in his own time. He’s a pianist, organist, arranger, …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 08:07AM

Social takeover: La Bohème by Robin Johnson

It's Puccini and opera like you've never seen it before, as the King Head Theatre's unique adaptation of La Bohème has arrived on the West End stage - so to celebrate, the cast took over ou…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 08:07AM

Review Round-Ups: The best and worst pantomimes of 2017

We round-up this year's pantomime offerings from across the country

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Critics are raving about...The Grinning Man

THE GRINNING MAN got its London premiere this week at the West End's Trafalgar Studios and is capturing the hearts of audiences and reviewers alike. Whether it's the puppets, the haunting sc…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 08:05AM

12 Days of Christmas with Charles Busch: Day 7- Celine Dion Belts Out a Favorite by Charles Busch

Deck the halls, trim the tree, and spin the dreidel. BroadwayWorld is continuing our tradition of celebrating the holiday season with a Twelve Days of Christmas countdown. This year we've in…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:00AM

REVIEW ROUND-UP: @DWhittingtonLDN at @PalladiumLondon #WestEnd by Emma Clarendon

The reviews are in for Dick Whittington, QDOS' second annual, big-budget, blockbuster pantomime in the West End, running at the London Palladium until 14 January 2018. What is the critical v…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:00AM

Hamilton: Making a ‘miracle’ of modern musical theatre by The Stage

One of the most anticipated shows of the year has finally touched down on UK shores. But how did Hamilton become the

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:00AM

BWW's On This Day - December 20, 2017

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on December 20 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:00AM

Save the Seats is coming Dec. 27 — here's a sneak peek by Doug George

What are you doing for New Year's Eve? Save the Seats is our annual feature with loads of Dec. 31 ticket reservations for the big night, and they're all for Tribune readers when the time com…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 08:00AM
Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Review Roundup - Critics Weigh In On THE GREATEST SHOWMAN by BroadwayWorld

Starring Academy Award nominees Hugh Jackman and Michelle Williams with Zac Efron, Zendaya and Rebecca Ferguson, THE GREATEST SHOWMAN opens in U.S. theaters today. Let's see what the critics…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:54AM

Cinderella review at Fruit, Hull – ‘witty, charming and anarchic’ by Will Ramsey

Hull’s alternative panto more than matches anything in the city for its invention. This sixth Middle Child Christmas show – it’s now

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:52AM

Baltimore Center Stage to present world premiere of musical about Stax Records, a cornerstone of '60s R&B by Chris Kaltenbach

The world premiere of a musical based on Memphis-based Stax Records, one of the cornerstones of 1960s soul and rhythm & blues, will close out the 2017-18 season at Baltimore’s Center Stage…

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Mercury Colchester to build temporary theatre during refurb by Georgia Snow

The Mercury Theatre in Colchester has announced plans to build a temporary venue that will host productions while its current building is

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Lyric Hammersmith’s Imogen Kinchin joins Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures by Matthew Hemley

Lyric Hammersmith senior producer Imogen Kinchin has been appointed executive director of Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures. She replaces James Mackenzie-Blackman, who is

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:06AM

Peter Pan review at Winter Gardens, Blackpool – ‘visually impressive’ by Chris Bartlett

Any seasonal production of Peter Pan has something of a struggle on its hands, torn between honouring JM Barrie’s original stage version

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Blogs: Why Birmingham pantomime is the fairest in all the land

Birmingham local and panto regular Ed James explains why his pantomime is better than all the rest

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 07:04AM

‘Poetic magic & festive fun’: THE WOLVES OF WILLOUGHBY CHASE – Brockley Jack Theatre by Ian Foster

Already a tale of stirring adventure, the joy of Russ Tunney's adaptation for the stage is that it revels in its theatricality, taking a much different but no less effective route.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM
Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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New charity to offer financial support to Scottish performing arts students by Thom Dibdin

A charity has been launched in Edinburgh to support Scottish students who cannot afford to train in the performing arts. The MGA

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:50AM

Cinderella review at King’s Theatre, Edinburgh – ‘big on laughs’ by Thom Dibdin

Edinburgh’s ruling panto triumvirate – Allan Stewart, Andy Gray and Grant Stott – return in a Cinderella that is big on laughs,

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:35AM

Matthew Bourne’s Cinderella review at Sadler’s Wells, London – ‘spectacular’ by Neil Norman

Set in 1940 in London and combining Hollywood glitz with wartime drab, this Blitz-era ballet is steeped in tenebrous nostalgia and inspired

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:17AM

Keely Smith (March 9, 1928 – December 16, 2017) by Penny Landau

Legendary jazz vocalist Keely Smith passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2017, in Palm Springs, California. She was 89 and had been suffering from heart failure. Smith’s son-in-law and lo…

SOURCE: NiteLifeExchange at 06:17AM

The best theatre of 2017: Toronto, Stratford and Shaw by J. Kelly Nestruck

Touching, challenging and hilarious, here are the top 10 productions of the year – plus honours for the finest performance

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BWW Review: Far More than the Sum of its Parts, THE GREATEST SHOWMAN is a Profound Tale of Banding Together to Finally be Seen by Matt Tamanini

The resulting product has a distinctly theatrical flair, from its musical framing to its production number presentation, but somewhat surprisingly, the stars of the film turnout not to be th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:00AM

‘The puppetry is top class’: PINOCCHIO – National Theatre ❄❄❄❄❄ by Debbie Gilpin

Award-winning John Tiffany directs, bringing to life a show that has been in his thoughts for several years now – he’s joined on the team by long-standing collaborator Bob Crowley, as we…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:00AM
Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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A 2017 10 Best List by Darryl Reilly

Darryl Reilly, Critic Looking back at the 128 performance reviews I wrote for Theaterscene.net in 2017, these shows were outstanding and quite memorable. My assignments rarely include Broadw…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 05:59AM

Today on Broadway: Wednesday, December 20, 2017 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: “Summer” Confirms Broadway Plans, “Once on this Island” Finds New Leads, John Legend is the Savior in NBC’s “Jesus Christ Superstar,” and Ma…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM

Review: Review: Matthew Bourne's Cinderella (Sadler's Wells)

Ashley Shaw stars in the titular role in this revamped production of Bourne's ballet

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Review: Review: Wilde Creatures (Vaudeville Theatre)

Olivier Award-nominated company Tall Stories adapt the fairy tales of Oscar Wilde for the stage

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:54AM

Sport For Jove’s "Measure for Measure" at Bella Vista Farm, Sydney by Blouin Artinfo

Sport For Jove’s production of Shakespeare’s “Measure for Measure,” directed by Lizzie Schebesta, has been described as “The Handmaid’s Tale meets Orange is the New Black.”“M…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 05:41AM

WATCH: My thoughts on Off-West End musicals Miracle On 34th Street, The Little Match Girl, The Woman in White and Barnum by Terri Paddock

Does this count as a vlogmas? Probably not, but here’s my attempt at a theatre diary vlog in any case, which includes two Christmas shows! The emphasis is on Off-West End musicals I…

SOURCE: Terri Paddock at 05:40AM

Wilde Creatures review – fairytale fun shows the world according to Oscar by Lyn Gardner

Vaudeville, LondonA raggle-taggle bunch of storytellers recount vivid tales of spoilt brats, lovelorn students and a selfless statue in this jaunty, thoughtful family showIt’s good to see …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:33AM

BWW Morning Brief December 20th, 2017: Off-Broadway Toy Drive and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top events the final day of the off-Broadway toy drive is today Donate and receive free tickets Pasadia Familiar closes off-off-Broadway today. And more

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:19AM

FEATURED SHOW: Catherine Lamb reprises her role in Jack Thorne’s BUNNY at Tristan Bates by Press Releases

Did you miss BUNNY this year? You're in luck! Fabricate Theatre's critically acclaimed revival of the one-woman play Olivier Award winner Jack Thorne (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child) retu…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:00AM

2017’s best advice from theatre industry professionals by The Stage

What advice do you wish someone had given you starting out? “Someone advised me to train, and I did. If a young

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Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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Titus Andronicus, RSC, Barbican review - blood will out by James.woodall

A slick and youthful rendering of Shakespeare's goriest drama Live theatre, eh? It had to happen. On press night a sound of what seemed to be snoring (the production’s really not dull…

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 04:36AM

WILDE CREATURES Vaudeville, WC2 by Libby Purves and Friends

THE OTHER OSCAR,  A DELIGHT   What delight, in the midst of Michael Grandage’s Oscar Wilde season at this theatre, that daytimes this month (11 pm and 2pm) t should see the stage…

SOURCE: theatrecat.com at 04:24AM

Is Hugh Jackman bi? Critic argues yes by Matt Trueman

New York Times reviewer Ben Brantley draws criticism for labelling married star the 'bi-est guy in town' – then claims he doesn't mean it literallyNew York Times theatre critic Ben Brantle…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:24AM
Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Women directors face gender gap at top theatres, ‘sobering’ report claims by Matthew Hemley

Men directed 100% of Hull Truck and Oldham Coliseum in-house shows in year studied Male directors outnumbered women at 21 out of

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 03:48AM

The Greatest Showman by Arts Review

Step right up … and into the spellbinding imagination of a man who set out to reveal that life itself can be the most thrilling show of all, as Hugh Jackman stars as Phineas Taylor Barnum…

SOURCE: Australian Arts Review at 03:34AM

Competition: Win tickets to Bunny, by Jack Thorne, at the Tristan Bates Theatre by The Stage

“I think life can be basically divided into two things: suspense and surprise. I prefer surprise to suspense. But that’s basically because

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In pictures (December 21): Sheffield Crucible, London Palladium, War Horse, Curve and more by The Stage

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

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Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream by Arts Review

One of the most beloved events on the Summer social calendar, The Australian Shakespeare Company proudly brings Melbourne audiences a new take of the timeless classic, A Midsummer Night’s …

SOURCE: Australian Arts Review at 02:26AM

Andrzej Lukowski: More theatres should intervene when plays flop by Andrzej Lukowski

Alan Ayckbourn’s The Divide was not a divisive show. It was panned by pretty much every critic who saw it after opening

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Mark Shenton: Found spaces are great, but traditional theatres remain the backbone of our industry by Mark Shenton

Theatre can be made anywhere and everywhere – as Peter Brook famously put it: “I can take any empty space and call

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Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Barry Manilow to Bring 'A VERY BARRY CHRISTMAS' to Chicago, NY and LA by BroadwayWorld

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

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30AM

American Idiot gets set to take Australia by storm by Arts Review

Following its critical and audience acclaim in its Australian premiere season in Brisbane earlier this year, Green Day’s high-octane, multi-Helpmann Award nominated rock musical, America…

SOURCE: Australian Arts Review at 01:18AM

Is Ice Cube a Better Basketball Player Than Snoop & Dre? by Young Hollywood

Is Ice Cube a Better Basketball Player Than Snoop & Dre?YH hits up Baron Davis's Black Santa Celebrity Basketball charity event for some 3-on-3 action care of Ice Cube's BIG3 league! We sit …

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Theater News: From Christmas Eve to New Year's Day — Here's Broadway's Full Performance Schedule

Use our cheat sheet to see the Broadway shows you want over your holiday break.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00AM

Interviews: Sam Crane and Iestyn Davies Share Farinelli With Each Other and Mark Rylance

In Claire van Kampen's new play at the Belasco Theatre, Crane acts the role of an 18th-century castrato, while Grammy winner Davies sings the part onstage.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00AM
Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Master Class by Arts Review

Amanda Muggleton reprises her Helpmann and Green Room Award-winning role as Maria Callas in a brand new production of Terrence McNally’s theatrical masterpiece Master Class at the Southban…

SOURCE: Australian Arts Review at 12:53AM

The Best & Worst of 2017, Part 1 by Maxamoo

It’s our annual tradition of gathering together our most frequent contributors to discuss the best and worst of the year in theater. Lindsay hosts and Patty, Aurin, Jose, Jack, Ben, Liz, a…

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The Greatest Showman Opens in Cinemas Nationwide December 20 by Ruthie Fierberg

The Golden Globe-nominated movie musical stars Tony winner Hugh Jackman and features songs by Pasek and Paul.

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How Neuroscience Inspired Michelle Dorrance - The lauded tapper revises 'Myelination' for darker times

The lauded tapper revises Myelination for darker times---Science might seem like unusual fodder for a dance-maker, but while reading Daniel Coyle's The Talent Code Michelle Dorrance sta…

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Dance News: Announcing the 2017-18 Dance in Process Resident Artists by The Dance Enthusiast

Gibney Dance has announced the 2017-18 Dance in Process Resident Artists!

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 12:00AM

IMPRESSIONS: BodyStories: Teresa Fellion Dance at Danspace Project by The Dance Enthusiast

In IMPRESSIONS: BodyStories: Teresa Fellion Dance at Danspace Project, "...mysterious details somehow conform to the bizarre world created by the piece." Theo Boguszewski, New York.

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

How Well Do You Know the Colors of Broadway? by Logan Culwell-Block

From Joseph’s technicolor coat to Elizabeth Arden’s trademark pink, how well do you know Broadway’s colors? Take this quiz to find out!

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What Is Zac Efron’s Favorite Thing to Do On Camera? by Ruthie Fierberg

The actor who broke out with High School Musical reveals what he loves most about movie musicals and his upcoming turn in The Greatest Showman.

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6 Other Broadway Actors to Spot in The Greatest Showman by Ruthie Fierberg

Hugh Jackman and Keala Settle may be front and center, but true theatre fans will get a thrill seeing these faces on the screen.

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13 Broadway Faves Share Their Family Holiday Recipes by Ruthie Fierberg

From Tony winner Stephen Flaherty’s holiday cookies to SpongeBob star Ethan Slater’s Lox and Latkes, you can make sweet and savory staples of Broadway kitchens in your own home.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

The Greatest Showman Opens in Cinemas Nationwide Today by Ruthie Fierberg

The Golden Globe-nominated original movie musical starring Tony winner Hugh Jackman with songs by Pasek and Paul.

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