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Monday, December 25, 2017 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Scott Rudin Finds Coal in His Christmas Stocking by Marc Hershberg

The University of the South sued Broadway producer Scott Rudin in federal court for breaking his promise to pay it royalties from his recent revival of The Glass Menagerie.

SOURCE: Forbes at 08:30PM

‘Sammy Davis’ revue a hit-and-miss tribute to a legend by Catey Sullivan - For The Sun-Times

There are several numbers delivered with great feeling and vocal aplomb, worthy tributes to the man and his music.

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 08:26PM
Monday, December 25, 2017 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Harvey Weinstein’s $600K Broadway Deal “Hurt AmFAR More Than Anyone Could Have Possibly Imagined”: Report by Jeremy Gerard

For years, Harvey Weinstein was seen as one of the country’s most prominent donors and fund-raisers for causes ranging from the Democratic Party to AmFAR, the American Foundation for …

SOURCE: Deadline at 06:50PM
Monday, December 25, 2017 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Illustrator Maira Kaufman Moving To The Stage With Choreographer John Heginbotham by Jill Kaufman

The celebrated illustrator Maira Kaufman, who has designed many New Yorker covers, The Principles of Uncertainty, and contributed to the illustrated Elements of Style is now collaborating on…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 05:54PM
Monday, December 25, 2017 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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This Week's New Classifieds on BWW - 12/25/2017

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld.com for 12252017.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:24PM
Monday, December 25, 2017 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Robert Fairchild: From God to Monster (and Choreographer) - The New York Times by Marina Harss

Not too long ago, Robert Fairchild played a young god — Apollo — at New York City Ballet. Now, just two months after retiring from the company to try his luck in musical theater, he find…

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 03:23PM

BWW TV Exclusive: A Very, Merry, All-Star Christmas at Broadway Sessions! by Ben Cameron

HAPPY HOLIDAYS from all of us at Broadway Sessions We recently celebrated the season with our annual All Star Holiday Show. Broadway Sessions guests returned to share their favorite holiday …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:18PM
Monday, December 25, 2017 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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We Mourn the Loss of Heather Menzies-Urich

We at Rodgers & Hammerstein mourn the passing of Heather Menzies-Urich...

SOURCE: The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization at 02:12PM
Monday, December 25, 2017 at noon (Broadway Time)
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A Charlie Brown Christmas by Darryl Reilly

Vince Guaraldi’s monumental jazz themes are beautifully rendered by musical director Jenny Shiroma on piano, Laura Hamel on percussion and Billie Sholen on bass. This talented trio also pe…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 12:10PM

Anatomy of A Showtune: Hugh Martin and Ralph Blaine's 'Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas' by Alexa Criscitiello

In 1944, MGM debuted a new family classic for the ages. Centering on the Smith family of St. Louis, Missouri, the musical Meet Me in St. Louis follows a year in the life of the large, tight-…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:00PM
Monday, December 25, 2017 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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“The Shape of Water” at Angelika Film Center, New York by Blouin Artinfo

Following praise for the film and its director at national and international levels, the Angelika Film Center is screening the 2017 fantasy drama, “The Shape of Water”. The center will s…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 11:22AM

Meryl Streep & Tom Hanks in “The Post” at Cobble Hill Theatre, New York by Blouin Artinfo

Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks share the screen in a film about political and journalistic struggles, “The Post”. The film will be screened at the Cobble Hill Theatre in New York from Januar…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 11:20AM

Chadwick Boseman & Lupita Nyong’o in “Black Panther” at BAM Harvey Theater, New York by Blouin Artinfo

 “Black Panther,” the story of the first mainstream comic book superhero of African descent is hitting screens next year after a long wait. The film of the Marvel Comic will star Ch…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 11:17AM

“Spamilton: An American Parody” at Kirk Douglas Theatre, Los Angeles by Blouin Artinfo

A parody of plays is taking place in New York at present, in Gerard Alessandrini’s “Spamilton: An American Parody”. The Kirk Douglas Theatre is hosting the stage production in Los Ange…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 11:16AM

Ethan Slater on How He Prepares Each Night to Be ‘SpongeBob’ on Broadway by Harry Haun

“I still watch the TV show periodically, but I no longer study it," said Slater of his research process.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 11:00AM
Monday, December 25, 2017 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Commentary: Best Jazz (and Other) Recordings of 2017 by Arts Fuse Editor

The range of recordings issued this year was remarkable, both in terms of their instrumentation and their artistic inspiration.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 10:33AM

What's Playing on Broadway: Christmas Week Edition! by Bww Special

Below, BroadwayWorld brings you this weekly listing of Broadway shows and their show times for the Christmas week 2017.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:00AM

Video: 'You've Got a Friend' from 'Beautiful' by Morgan Greene

Gather your friends, family and good vibes and join in the chorus of this week’s Showcase from the national tour of “Beautiful — The Carole King Musical.” In the video, former Chicag…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 10:00AM
Monday, December 25, 2017 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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How Billy Crudup Plays 19 People in a One-Man Show

Billy Crudup explains how he becomes 19 characters in David Cale’s play “Harry Clarke,” which follows a shy Midwesterner as he reinvents himself as a Cockney Englishman.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 09:36AM

"NT Live: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" at Lexi Cinema, London by Blouin Artinfo

“Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” will be screened at Lexi Cinema, London.The extremely popular play lately concluded its sold-out run at Apollo Theatre. Due to its popularity, the play will be sh…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 09:31AM

Alipoor's "The Believers are Brothers" at Bush Theatre, London by Guy Lambert

Bush Theatre will soon be hosting the stage production of "The Believers are Brothers."Writer and theatre maker Javaad Alipoor presents his 2017 Scotsman Fringe First Award winning play wher…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 09:31AM

"Casablanca" at IFC Center, New York by Blouin Artinfo

The 1942 classic “Casablanca” will be screened at IFC Center, New York as part of its 75th anniversary celebrations.]The film is digitally restored! Director Michael Curtiz’s 102 minut…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 09:31AM

"A Fantastic Woman" at Curzon Cinemas, London by Blouin Artinfo

Curzon Cinemas will soon be hosting the screening of 2017 Chilean drama film, "A Fantastic Woman."Directed by Sebastián Lelio, this contemporary story follows Marina, a transgender woman wh…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 09:27AM

Peeping Tom present "Moeder (Mother)" at the Barbican by Guy Lambert

Barbican Theatre will soon be hosting the stage production of Peeping Tom's "Moeder (Mother)"."Moeder" (Mother) is the second volume of a trilogy that opened with Vader (Father) in 2014, dir…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 09:27AM

"Call Me By Your Name" at Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas, New York by Blouin Artinfo

Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas is currently hosting the 2017 romantic coming-of-age drama film, "Call Me By Your Name". Directed by Luca Guadagnino and written by James Ivory, the movie is ba…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 09:24AM

The Arts on Stamps of the World — December 25 by Doug Briscoe

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

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 09:24AM

The 10 best N.J. theater productions of 2017 by Patrick Maley | For Nj Advance Media

"Intimate Apparel," "The Merchant of Venice" and "Annie" earn places on our critic's list

SOURCE: NJ.com at 09:17AM

40 Years Ago Today: The Death of Charlie Chaplin by Trav S.D.

On Christmas Day, 1977, the 88 year old Charlie Chaplin skidded around his last corner. W.C. Fields had also died on Christmas. Sometimes it is Krampus and not Santa who visits us on that da…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:04AM
Monday, December 25, 2017 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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‘Cash Me Outside’ girl gives mom a $65,000 Christmas present by Joe Dziemianowicz

It’s nice to be home for the holidays — and to own one.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 08:53AM

Exclusive Podcast: LITTLE KNOWN FACTS with Ilana Levine Goes Home for the Holidays by Little Known Facts W/ Ilana Levine

BroadwayWorld has teamed up with Broadway alum Ilana Levine, who makes her entrance onto the podcast stage with her new show Little Known Facts. Ilana's unique brand of celebrity interview, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:00AM

12 Days of Christmas with Charles Busch: Day 12- Nat King Cole Rounds Out the List! 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

BWW's On This Day - December 25, 2017

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on December 25 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:00AM
Monday, December 25, 2017 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Carlena Diamond: Dancing Harp Player by Trav S.D.

Born Christmas Day: dancing harp player Carlena Diamond (1900-1992). She is best remembered today for her 1929 Vitaphone short Carlena Diamond, Harpist Supreme, in which she plays her harp, …

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 07:54AM

Frances McCoy: Recovering the Swing Songstress by Trav S.D.

Christmas Day was the birthday of singer and actress Frances McCoy (Franya Popowsky, 1910-1976) Born in Poland, she moved with her family to the Bronx when a young child. The family’s …

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 07:54AM

Introduce Yourself(ie): 10 Questions with School of Rock Standout Amadi Chapata

School of Rock star Amadi Chapata talks about life as the "dynamic diva" Tomika, her dream of playing Aretha Franklin, and why her debut album would be called "Black Pearl".

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 07:50AM
Monday, December 25, 2017 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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"Ferdinand": The Bucolic Bull by Blouin Artinfo

"Ferdinand," produced by Blue Sky Studios, Davis Entertainment, and 20th Century Fox Animation, is the latest adaptation of a children's book first brought on screen in 1938 by Dis…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 06:44AM

Stage Checklist: A Year-End Comedy Roundup; 'I'm Too Fat' At Sea Tea; Pinkalicious At Shubert by Christopher Arnott

The final days of 2017 bring much mirth. Here’s a comedy-show checklist: John Oliver is at Foxwoods’ Grand Theater, 350 Trolley Line Blvd., Mashantucket, for a whopping four shows over t…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Monday, December 25, 2017 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Critic’s Notebook: And a Child Shall Lead Them … Elsewhere by Alexis Soloski

All our critic wanted was to stop judging and share a holiday show with her daughter. But her pint-size companion had other ideas.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:33AM

6 More Shows to See if You Still Need Holiday Spirit by Laura Collins-Hughes

If you missed the preholiday rush, fret not. There is still time for festive theater.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:33AM

Gilles Peterson hosting 'British Jazz Showcase' at Le Possion Rouge, New York by Blouin Artinfo

Popular BBC DJ, Gilles Peterson will be hosting “British Jazz Showcase” at Le Possion Rouge, New York.Peterson is also the founder of the record label, Brownswood. The show will have the…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 05:19AM

Why Beanie Feldstein Loves Playing the Sidekick by Michael Schulman

At a vegan cooking class, “the Bean,” who’s co-starring in “Lady Bird” and in Broadway’s “Hello, Dolly!,” talks theatre camp and her big brother Jonah Hill.

SOURCE: The New Yorker Subscription at 05:00AM
Monday, December 25, 2017 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Luzia’ comes to Los Angeles by Blouin Artinfo

French Canadian circus Cirque du Soleil’s “Luzia” comes to Los Angeles, incorporating new technology into its scenic elements and acrobatics. The Mexico-themed traveling tent show is b…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 04:39AM

Dr. Seuss’s ‘The Lorax’ at the Royal Alexandra Theatre, Toronto by Blouin Artinfo

Royal Alexandra Theatre, Toronto is staging Dr. Seuss’s “The Lorax,” the acclaimed 2015 production by Old Vic, written by David Greig and directed by Max Webster. Dr. Seuss’s �…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 04:13AM

2017: Alternative awards of the year by Tim Bano

Theatre is all about the craft, excellence and… awards ceremonies. Ahead of the Olivers and after the Evening Standard Awards, Tim Bano

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 04:00AM
Monday, December 25, 2017 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Audio Share: Let These Broadway Stars Provide the Soundtrack to Your Christmas Day

Make your holiday merry and bright with some of our favorite versions of classic holiday tunes.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00AM

Final Bow: Final Bow: Cats Star Tyler Hanes Preps for Last Call at the Jellicle Ball

Rum Tum Tugger has taught Hanes the ins and outs of makeup, large furs, and trusting his most "curious" instincts.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00AM

Special Reports: Broadway Shockers 2017: Bette Midler Outlasts Her Exit Music at the Tonys

The Hello, Dolly! star refused to say goodbye.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00AM
Monday, December 25, 2017 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend - 12/24-12/25/2017

Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from this weekend Monday, December 25, 2017 - Monday, December 25, 2017.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:55AM

Laird Mackintosh Steps into the Title Role in The Phantom of the Opera by Andy Lefkowitz

Longtime Mounsier André and Phantom cover Laird Mackintosh dons the mask of the title role in The Phantom of the Opera beginning on December 25. He is slated to play a …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:42AM

TWELFTH NIGHT of Nights! by Broadway Select

If you know TWELFTH NIGHT, you’ll know before a minute passes that The Fiasco Theater’s production is going to be...Continue Reading The post TWELFTH NIGHT of Nights! appeared first on B…

SOURCE: broadwayselect.com at 12:01AM

The Winter 2018 Off-Broadway Preview by Olivia Clement

Plan your Off-Broadway theatre calendar with this guide to the 40+ shows on offer January through March.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

The Winter 2018 Broadway Preview by Felicia Fitzpatrick

This season features big names like Nathan Lane and John Lithgow, and big properties like Mean Girls, Frozen, and Harry Potter, so start planning now.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
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