Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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DEAR EVAN HANSEN Virtual Choir Nominated For A Webby Award by BroadwayWorld

It was announced today thatBroadway's Dear Evan Hansen has beennominated for a WebbyAward for Best Social Video in the Arts amp Entertainment Category for its impressive 'You Will Be Found' …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:43PM

State Street Ballet: Creating art that moves by Admin

Great things come from humble beginnings. Change and growth are two monumental things that shape the journey and pave the way to success. Rodney Gustafson, artistic director of State Street …

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 11:41PM

Balancing school and dance: Schedules, cell phones, social life and so much more! by Admin

Dancers are notorious for their drive, stamina and perfectionism. While some focus these tendencies on dance, many others let that bleed into all aspects of their lives. With youth, that lar…

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 11:34PM

Prix de Lausanne winner Aviva Gelfer-Mundl by Admin

Southern California dancer Aviva Gelfer-Mundl is an up-and-coming star. In addition to being awarded first place among senior women in the classical category during the Youth America Grand P…

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 11:29PM

Black is the New White by Arts Review

What a delightful breath of fresh air is playwright, Nakkiah Lui. Her writing is witty, perceptive, informative and deliciously entertaining; her characters, believable, charming and very fu…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 11:16PM

Bessie Smith in Song and Story at Theatre Nova by It's All Theatre

By Daniel Skora When you’re the best, you’re often blessed by your fans with a title or a nickname. Nowhere is that more true than in the music business. James Brown is called the Godfat…

SOURCE: itsalltheatre.com at 11:07PM

Can you avoid the Freshman 15? by Admin

The myth of the dreaded “Freshman 15” can be daunting for any college student, but it could be particularly unnerving for college dancers and athletes. Studies show, however, that actual…

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 11:04PM
Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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MICF: The Kagools – Kula by Arts Review

Sometimes we all need a change of scene. English mime duo The Kagools have this in mind in their new show Kula. The result is a very funny expedition to the frontiers of physical comedy. Las…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 10:56PM

A writer and producer of the NBC tear-jerking hit “This Is Us” is bringing her play to Boulder by Joanne Ostrow, The Know

Bekah Brunstetter discusses her 2016 play, and even gives some "This Is Us" insider stories.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 10:40PM

Broadway News – Spring 2018 by Admin

2018 is already starting off to be an exciting year for Broadway, especially when it comes to dance on Broadway. Whether in revivals, movies-turned-musicals, jukebox shows or brand new produ…

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 10:33PM

MICF: Dead Men Tell No Jokes by Arts Review

The title of this parody of the Pirates of the Caribbean series – Dead Men Tell No Jokes – doesn’t tell the whole story; the living can have some problems too. These were som…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 10:32PM

Win a double pass to The Time Machine starring Mark Lee at NIDA Theatre by Matt Edwards

AussieTheatre has a double pass to giveaway to The Time Machine starring Mark Lee at the NIDA Theatre on Wednesday 11 April at 9pm. A brand-new production of The Time Machine will be stage…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 10:05PM

Review: Enter a Fantastic Underwater World in Symphonie Fantastique

Basil Twist's hallmark production returns to HERE.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:00PM
Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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On the Couch with Mark Lee by Arts Review

Who is Mark Lee? He is an actor, sometime director, sometime singer/songwriter still trying to find his way through what he does. Still learning, failing sometimes but with the hunger to do …

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 09:51PM

Review: Head Tripping the Light Fantastic in ‘Symphonie Fantastique’ by Ben Brantley

The puppeteer Basil Twist’s singular riff on a Berlioz symphony returns with enhanced production values and undiminished hallucinatory magic.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 09:45PM
Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Melbourne comedy festival: four shows that will make you feel better about the world by Stephanie Convery

From DeAnne Smith explaining why you’re worth it to a musical lesbian love story, here are some heartwarming highlights Don’t expect the Barry-nominated Canadian’s show to be the skit …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:49PM

Review: A Series of Triumphs and Choices by Michael Block

By Michael BlockAngels in America is a masterpiece. The script that is. Tony Kushner has crafted a Pulitzer Prize winning text that some would categorize as a Shakespeare of our generation. …

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 08:48PM

Oregon Shakes’ 2019 Season to Feature Translated Shakespeare by American Theatre Editors

Luis Alfaro's bilingual 'Comedy of Errors' will be presented as the first of OSF's Shakespeare translation project.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 08:15PM

Step by step: Dancing with growth spurts by Admin

That “gawky” feeling – when limbs feel too long for one’s body, as if not really their own. In the pre-teen and teen years – an already turbulent time of raging hormone…

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 08:14PM
Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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THE FANTASTIC FOLLIES OF MRS RICH Swan, Stratford by Libby Purves and Friends

FROTHING OVER WITH FEMALE HILARITY     A pre-curtain ensemble  of one harpsichord and a quartet of periwigged lady saxophonists, playing Mozart with a touch of oompah, is always a…

SOURCE: theatrecat.com at 07:48PM

Liza Minnelli Will Auction Off A Massive Amount of Belongings, Including Personal Effects of Judy Garland by Jordan Crucchiola

Liza with a Z is doing a “purge with a capital P” of her belongings, The New York Times reports. Star of stage and screen Liza Minnelli will be selling more than 1,900 items ranging from…

SOURCE: Vulture at 07:37PM

Neil Patrick Harris dishes on his snarky ‘Unfortunate’ role by Lauren Sarner

Neil Patrick Harris is a jack of all trades — serious actor (“Gone Girl”), comic relief (“How I Met Your Mother”), Broadway star, TV host and author. He’s also the star of “A S…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 07:25PM

Editor’s View: There are lessons for employers in mishandling of harassment complaints by Alistair Smith

Two stories in this week’s paper highlight one of the crucial challenges in theatre’s struggle to combat harassment in the workplace. Actors

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:01PM

UK Theatre’s Fiona Allan: ‘We’ve avoided the abuse problem for too long’ by Lyn Gardner

UK Theatre’s president tells Lyn Gardner how personal experience has informed her approach to harassment allegations and why theatre must no longer

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:01PM
Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Go Inside Rehearsals for A Midsummer Night’s Dream in London by Marc J. Franklin

The revival of Lyric Hammersmith’s production of the Shakespearean classic is set to open in April 13

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:35PM

Design your Career in Arts Administration by Artsjournal

Learn from national arts leaders & address current issues; do so from wherever you are through our limited-residency program -- M.A. in Arts Administration at Goucher

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 06:30PM

VIDEO: Telly Leung and Taylor Trensch Perform 'Who Will Love Me As I Am?' at Broadway Backwards! by BroadwayWorld

Check out Telly Leung Aladdin and Taylor Trensch Dear Evan Hansen performing 'Who Will Love Me As I Am' at Broadway Backwards

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:14PM

Photo Flash: Goldstein Set for April 5 Opening Night

Photos have been released of the new musical from Michael Roberts and Charlie Schulman.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM

Theater News: Underground Railroad Game Begins Performances at Woolly Mammoth

Taibi Magar directs the production, written and performed by Jennifer Kidwell and Scott R. Sheppard.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM

STAGES OF ART: Pittsburgh theaters draw on artists to illuminate their works by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pittsburgh theater companies often use artwork as a tool in their storytelling arsenal. Here are some examples on display.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 06:00PM

Features: Everything you need to know about this year's Olivier Awards

The Olivier Awards are back – and here's your guide to the night

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:00PM

Interviews: Thomas Eccleshare: 'You don't have to be like David Hare to be a playwright'

As his new play opens at the Royal Court, playwright Thomas Eccleshare muses on what it means to be a writer and whether that has changed recently

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:00PM
Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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John Krasinski's New Horror Film Is A Genre Breakthrough

With largely silent thrills, A Quiet Place is scary as hell and emotionally resonant. Here’s how actor-turned-director John Krasinski pulled it off. View Entire Post ›

SOURCE: www.buzzfeednews.com at 05:59PM

Drag365: Show #73- The Dusty Ray Bottoms Show at Hardware by Michael Block

Dusty Ray Bottoms // photo by Michael BlockDay: Wednesday, March 14th      Show: The Dusty Ray Bottoms ShowLocation: HardwareQueens Seen: Dusty Ray Bottoms (@dustyray), M…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 05:56PM

Broadway.com #LiveatFive with John Riddle of Frozen by Broadway.com

John Riddle stops by Broadway.com HQ to chat about Frozen and more with Paul Wontorek.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:40PM

BWW Invite: Get Up Close with HELLO, DOLLY! Star Victor Garber! by BroadwayWorld

On Monday, April 9 12pm join us at theRobin Williams Center 247 West 54th Streetfor a Career Conversations QampA with Victor Garber, current star of HELLO DOLLY, moderated by BroadwayWorld's…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:39PM

VIDEO: On This Day, April 4- KINKY BOOTS Raises Up Broadway! by Alexa Criscitiello

On this day in 2013, Billy Porter, Stark Sands, and Annaleigh Ashford strutted their way onto the Broadway stage in the hit musical Kinky Boots

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:38PM

Cristin Milioti, Lea DeLaria, and More Join 24 Hour Plays Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

The evening will feature short plays by Joshua Harmon, Jiréh Breon Holder, Ming Peiffer, Jenny Rachel Weiner, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:17PM

Look Back at Anyone Can Whistle Starring Angela Lansbury by Marc J. Franklin

The original production opened April 4, 1964, at the Majestic Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:15PM

AMC TO Open 100 Movie Theatres In Saudi Arabia by Artsjournal

Leawood, Kan.-based AMC and the entertainment subsidiary of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund have signed a deal to operate cinemas in the kingdom, with up to 40 locations expected to op…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 05:01PM

America Is Being Reshaped By Socio-Economic Migration by Artsjournal

America’s geography continues to be reshaped by a polarized pattern of socioeconomic sorting. This process is driven by a selective population shift of the most affluent, the best-educated…

SOURCE: www.citylab.com at 05:01PM

Theater News: SPACE on Ryder Farm Announces A.C.T. Partnership, Working Farm Reading Series

A.C.T. New Strands Festival adds SPACE-developed projects to its lineup.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM

Theater News: Cristin Milioti, Josh Hamilton, and More Join The 24 Hour Plays Off-Broadway

Previously announced participants include Beanie Feldstein, Joshua Harmon, and Theresa Rebeck.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM
Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Westfield News Group ArtsBeat for 4/4/18 by Mark G Auerbach

Westfield News Group ArtsBeat for 4/4/18. Hartford Stage, WAM Theatre, and Barrington Stage's cabaret announce upcoming seasons and arts news for WMass and No. CT.

SOURCE: thewestfieldnews.com at 04:59PM

Odds & Ends: The 2018 Chita Rivera Awards Will Honor John Kander & More by Broadway.com

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. Chita Rivera Awards to Honor John Kander & Harold Prince The 2018 Chita Rivera Awards ceremony will pay tribute to…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:59PM

The wonder of magic is just what the doctor ordered in ‘Rosenkranz Mysteries’ by Catey Sullivan - For The Sun-Times

Performing “The Rosenkranz Mysteries,” the titular magician is a mix of Khalil Gibran, Will Rogers and the Victorian-era fascination with spiritualism

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 04:57PM

Lea DeLaria, Denis O'Hare, and More Join Cast of THE 24 HOUR PLAYS by BroadwayWorld

Roundabout Theatre Company Todd Haimes, Artistic DirectorCEO announces additional casting for The 24 Hour Plays Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:50PM

Gina Gershon Will Make Café Carlyle Debut in June by Adam Hetrick

The star of Showgirls and Boeing-Boeing will perform her new show Wild Women Don’t Get the Blues.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:47PM

Former FBI head James Comey to kick off Maryville Speakers Series by Jane Henderson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

James Comey, whose upcoming book is already No. 10 on the Amazon list, will kick off this fall's St. Louis Speaker Series.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 04:46PM

Chicago actors in LCT3's 'Pass Over' by Morgan Greene

Steppenwolf Theatre Company ensemble members Jon Michael Hill and Namir Smallwood will be featured in LCT3/Lincoln Center Theater’s production of “Pass Over,” it was announced Wednesda…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 04:45PM

LAByrinth to Present World Premiere of Maggie Bofill’s Devil of Choice by Olivia Clement

Florencia Lozano, Elizabeth Canavan, and David Zayas will star in the Off-Broadway production this May.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:43PM

Liza Minnelli Goes Marie Kondo; Castoffs to Be Shown, Sold by Frank Decaro

They include the bowler from “Cabaret,” lots of Halston, a fat check made out to Andy Warhol and plenty of items owned by her mother, Judy Garland.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 04:39PM

Rise Of the Advice Columnist by Artsjournal

Few writers come close to possessing the power and influence advice-givers wield. They literally tell people what to do! And people listen! Even though they often aren’t licensed to be giv…

SOURCE: lithub.com at 04:31PM

‘Jesus Christ Superstar’: Will Sara Bareilles, Alice Cooper & Brandon Victor Dixon break Emmy curse for live musical actors? by Daniel Montgomery

NBC’s live production of “Jesus Christ Superstar” broadcast on Easter Sunday, April 1, to excellent reviews (with a current MetaCritic score of 81). In recent years these l…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 04:30PM

Review: A Fairy-Tale Life Above the Library in ‘Feeding the Dragon’ by Laura Collins-Hughes

In this Primary Stages production, Sharon Washington recalls how an enchanting period in her family’s history was also tinged with pain.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 04:30PM

Watch: Broadway Buzz with GoLocal Live – Great Britain Edition by Matthew Wexler

Our latest GoLocal Live broadcast showcases the UK with insider access to some of the West End's hottest shows as well as what's hot in Manchester, England.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 04:29PM

VIDEO: Andrew Lloyd Webber Teases His Next Musical- 'It Involves a Person Who's Alive' by Stage Tube

It's been just days since composer Andrew Lloyd Webber's last project, NBC's Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert, wrapped up, and already he is looking ahead to his next musical. He tells…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:18PM

Want to Develop a New Musical? Take It To School by American Theatre Editors

How Penn State and Pace University are helping professional composers create new work, with the help of its acting students.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:18PM

Anna Deavere Smith to Premiere New Play at NYTW by American Theatre Editors

New York Theatre Workship's 2018-19 season will feature a new work by Smith, plus Heidi Schreck, Martyna Majok, Madeleine George, and Jeremy O. Harris.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:09PM

What We Know About Consciousness (And Reality) by Artsjournal

Despite centuries of research, nobody fully understands how the convoluted mesh of biological tissue inside our heads produces the experiences of our everyday life. Gazillions of electrical,…

SOURCE: lithub.com at 04:03PM

Theater News: Kathleen Chalfant to Kick Off This Year's Shakespeare's Birthday Sonnet Slam

This will be the eighth year of the free event in Central Park.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:00PM

Theater News: Gabriel Ebert, Jon Michael Hill, and More Join New York Premiere of Pass Over

The new play by Antoinette Nwandu will open this June at LCT3's Claire Tow Theater.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:00PM
Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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A Look at the Opening Night of Roundabout’s Bobbie Clearly by Marc J. Franklin

Alex Lubischer’s comedy-about-a-tragedy celebrated its Off-Broadway opening April 3.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:59PM

Chicago Theater Review: THE GENTLEMAN CALLER (Raven Theatre) by Lawrence Bommer

SWEET BIRD OF TRUTH The Gentleman Caller was the original name for a breakthrough “memory play” that, opening at Chicago’s Civic Theatre in late 1944, made Tom “Tennessee” William…

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 03:56PM

Go Inside Opening Night of Sharon Washington’s Feeding the Dragon Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The autobiographical solo piece opened at the Cherry Lane Theatre April 3.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:55PM

Gabriel Ebert, Jon Michael Hill, Namir Smallwood to Star in LCT3's PASS OVER by BroadwayWorld

LCT3Lincoln Center Theater has announced that Gabriel Ebert, Jon Michael Hill, and Namir Smallwood will be featured in its upcoming production of PASS OVER, a new play by Antoinette Nwandu, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:41PM

'The Gentleman Caller' an engrossing story of Inge and Williams, but it needs to get messier by Chris Jones

It’s New Year’s Eve, 1944. Three days earlier, this newspaper had published a review by Claudia Cassidy admonishing each and every Chicagoan not to miss a play called “The Glass Menage…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 03:35PM

The Difference Between Culture And Civilization by Artsjournal

People are usually sure that they’re living within a particular culture, but typically wonder if what they have is a civilization. It’s been that way since the days of Madame de Staël a…

SOURCE: www.vqronline.org at 03:33PM

That’s So Raven: A Review of The Gentlemen Caller at Raven Theatre by Emma Couling

Language-heavy, plot-light and emotionally fraught, this world premiere from Philip Dawkins' finds an ideal home at Raven Theatre.

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 03:30PM

Terrance McNally-Centered Documentary EVERY ACT OF LIFE to Premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival April 23 by TV News Desk

Every Act of Life, directed and written by Jeff Kaufman. Produced by Jeff Kaufman, Marcia Ross. Will have its world debut at the 2018 Tribeca Film Festical on April 23rd. Every Act of Life p…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:18PM

Don’t Take Marble for Granite by Sandi Durell

    by Bernie Furshpan (Article #3 in the Series)   If you’re reading this, thank you – the title worked. No one likes to be taken for granted and it seems to be p…

SOURCE: theaterpizzazz.com at 03:17PM

Watch New Trailer for Nicole Kidman and Alex Sharp in How to Talk to Girls at Parties by Adam Hetrick

The upcoming sci-fi romance from Hedwig creator and star John Cameron Mitchell centers on a young alien girl who falls for a punk in 1970s London.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:08PM

Gabriel Ebert, Jon Michael Hill, and Namir Smallwood to Star in LCT3’s Pass Over by Ruthie Fierberg

The trio will lead Antoinette Nwandu’s contemporary take on the Exodus story at Lincoln Center Theater this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:06PM

Ruby Lewis Will Lead MARILYN! THE NEW MUSICAL in Las Vegas by BroadwayWorld

One ofHollywood'smost iconic stars is coming to the Las Vegas Strip inMarilyn The New Musical,an original musical based on the life ofMarilyn Monroe. The show will open atParisLas Vegaswith …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:05PM

The Struggle To Figure Out How Babies Learn (And Why It's More Difficult For Robots To Learn) by Artsjournal

We arrive ready to interact with other humans and our culture. The real genius of human babies is not simply that they learn from the environment – other animals can do that. Human babies …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:02PM

And the Winner Is... BroadwayWorld's 2018 Theater Awards Season Calendar - All You Need to Know! by Bww Special

The 2018 theatre awards season is quickly approaching, and keeping track of all of the important dates for the many ceremonies and their corresponding nomination announcements is no easy fea…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:00PM

‘Robinson lifts you out of this little place with her stratospheric voice’: SONGS FOR NOBODIES – Wilton’s Music Hall by Laura Kressly

In the writing of Songs for Nobodies, Murray has invented singular anecdotes that grasp an entire life in a moment, without a heavy-handedness that condescends. Rather it elevates the serend…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 03:00PM

'The Man in Room 306' looks at MLK's legacy 50 years after his death by Natalie Pompilio | For Nj Advance Media

In Craig Alan Edwards' critically acclaimed 'The Man in Room 306,' Martin Luther King Jr. reflects on his life while in a Memphis hotel, the day before he dies. The play is at Luna Stage A…

SOURCE: NJ.com at 03:00PM

B Street's ‘Dry Powder’ reveals the true art – and costs – of the Wall Street deal

Springtime, it appears, is when Sacramento theater producers turn their thoughts to dysfunctional families. The city’s three leading theater companies in recent weeks all have opened drama…

SOURCE: The Sacramento Bee at 03:00PM

Theater News: Lyric Stage Company to Host Conversation on Feminism and Anna Christie

The Eugene O'Neill play is set to begin its Boston run.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM

Theater News: Primary Stages' Feeding the Dragon Opens Off-Broadway

Maria Mileaf directs the show written and performed by Sharon Washington.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM

Long Wharf's Gospel Musical 'Crowns' A Joyful Handing Down Of History by Christopher Arnott

As a cast member of “Crowns,” a gospel play getting a major revival at the Long Wharf Theatre April 18 through May 13, actress Rebecca Covington wears a lot of hats. “With most shows,�…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 03:00PM
Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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New Work by Anna Deavere Smith, Collaborations with WP Theater, and More Amongst New York Theatre Workshop's 2018/19 Season by BroadwayWorld

New York Theatre Workshop NYTW announces five productions as part of its complete 201819 Season, and the first production of their 201920 Season. The season begins in Fall 2018 with WHAT THE…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:57PM

Joan Collins in AMERICAN HORROR STORY, A Barbra Streisand Netflix Variety Show & More on Ryan Murphy's Wish List by TV News Desk

In a recent interview withthe Hollywood Reporter, Ryan Murphy has shared plans for his Netflix deal, casting announcements for American Horror Story and More The producer recently left his h…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:48PM

Gabriel Ebert & More to Star in Antoinette Nwandu's Pass Over with LCT3 by Andy Lefkowitz

Casting has been announced for Pass Over, a new play by Antoinette Nwandu slated to appear at Lincoln Center Theater's Claire Tow Theater this summer as part of the LCT3 program. Da…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:44PM

New Anna Deavere Smith Project Set For New York Theatre Workshop by Greg Evans

Anna Deavere Smith, whose solo play Notes From the Field aired on HBO in February, will debut a new production during summer 2019 at the New York Theatre Workshop, the NYTW announced today.…

SOURCE: Deadline at 02:41PM

‘KPOP’ Tops the 2018 Lucille Lortel Awards Nominations (Full List) by Gordon Cox

Off Broadway Korean-pop musical “KPOP” topped the nominations for the 2018 Lucille Lortel Awards, snagging nine nominations for the annual awards for Off Broadway fare. “KP…

SOURCE: Variety at 02:35PM

Streaming Hasn't Just Changed How We Get Music, It's Changed How We Think About It by Artsjournal

Just as the advent of the commercial recording industry (and, later, the evolution of analog recording formats, from wax cylinders to 78-r.p.m. disks and long-playing vinyl records) changed …

SOURCE: The New Yorker Subscription at 02:31PM

The Country Wife, Southwark Playhouse review – knowing Restoration update by Heather Neill

Wycherley’s sexy comedy transplanted to the Roaring TwentiesEven in its successful early days Wycherley’s 1675 comedy was notorious, but it was considered too lewd to be staged at all be…

SOURCE: theartsdesk.com at 02:30PM

The Business of Show Biz: Getting Compliments But Not The Job

Q: Okay, it happened again. I read a scene for this audition. When I finished the director shook my hand, told me what I great job I did, was so complimentary, actually used the word “fabu…

SOURCE: Theatre Bay Area at 02:09PM

The Business of Show Biz: Getting Compliments But Not The Job

Q: Okay, it happened again. I read a scene for this audition. When I finished the director shook my hand, told me what I great job I did, was so complimentary, actually used the word ?fabulo…

SOURCE: Theatre Bay Area at 02:09PM

Center Theatre Group Plans Sweat, School Girls, and Lucas Hnath World Premiere for 2018–2019 Season by Adam Hetrick

The Mark Taper Forum and Kirk Douglas Theatre lineups include performances by Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Dianne Wiest, and Mia Barron.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:08PM

The! Moulin Rouge! Musical! Will! Star! Aaron! Tveit! And! Karen! Olivo! by Jackson McHenry

Moulin Rouge! The Musical, the stage adaptation of Baz Luhrmann’s movie musical about love, tuberculosis, and exclamation points has cast its very dreamy stars. Karen Olivo (West Side Stor…

SOURCE: Vulture at 02:06PM

And now for something completely different: A play about drag performers in Israel by Peter Marks

“Paper Dolls” is given its U.S. premiere by Mosaic Theater Company.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 02:06PM

Now Here's An Old Easter Tradition We Could Revive: Priests Dancing Through Labyrinths Tossing Balls by Artsjournal1

"In Auxerre Cathedral in northern France, and most likely in cathedrals in Sens and Amiens (and perhaps Chartres, as well), clergy gathered around the labyrinth [patterned into the floor of …

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

CIRCUS DIARIES: What to look out for in April 2018? by Katharine Kavanagh

Another jam-packed month for all you circus nuts – how many events are you going to get to?

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 02:00PM

Photos: Eddie Eyre, Siubhan Harrison and Leo Staar in The Country Wife at Southwark Playhouse

The show opens at the south London venue this month

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 02:00PM

‘KPOP,’ ‘Mary Jane’ Lead 2018 Lucille Lortel Award Nominations

Off-Broadway is getting its much-deserved moment in the spotlight with the April 4 announcement of the 2018 Lucille Lortel Award nominees. Celebrating some of the best theatermakers working …

SOURCE: Backstage at 02:00PM

Theater News: John Kander and More to Be Honored at 2018 Chita Rivera Awards

Carmen de Lavallade and Harold Prince will also receive honors.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM

Theater News: Plays by Martyna Majok, Mfoniso Udofia, and More Set for New NYTW Season

New York Theatre Workshop has announced its 2018-19 season, as well as the first selection from its 2019-20 season.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM
Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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How John Krasinski Became The Next Great Voice In Horror

Emily Blunt in A Quiet Place. Jonny Cournoyer / Paramount Pictures When John Krasinski set out to cowrite and direct A Quiet Place, he knew he was in desperate need of a crash course …

SOURCE: BuzzFeed at 01:59PM

Manifesting Creativity with "Love Sick"

by Emily Wilson Ofra Daniel, an Israeli native and founder of the Jewish Circle Theatre in Berkeley, wasn’t seeing a lot of young people at the theatre—hers or others. Because she love…

SOURCE: Theatre Bay Area at 01:56PM

Manifesting Creativity with "Love Sick"

by Emily Wilson Ofra Daniel, an Israeli native and founder of the Jewish Circle Theatre in Berkeley, wasn?t seeing a lot of young people at the theatre?hers or others. Because she loves th…

SOURCE: Theatre Bay Area at 01:56PM

KPOP Leads the Pack in 33rd?Annual Lucille Lortel Award Nominations- The Full List! by BroadwayWorld

The Off-Broadway League today announced nominations in 19 categories for the 33rdAnnual Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway. The Lortel Awards will be presented on…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:54PM

‘Torch Song’, ‘Jerry Springer The Opera’ Among Off Broadway’s Lortel Awards Nominees – Complete List by Greg Evans

The name Jerry Springer isn’t one you’d likely connect with Off Broadway’s prestigious Lucille Lortel Awards, but there he is, or the opera named after him anyway, with 4 n…

SOURCE: Deadline at 01:50PM

New York Theatre Workshop Unveils 2018–2019 Season by Olivia Clement

The Off-Broadway theatre will present new works by Heidi Schreck, Martyna Majok, Anna Deavere Smith, Madeleine George, and Jeremy O. Harris.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:44PM

Lauren Molina and Michele Ragusa Join Cast of THE MUSICAL OF MUSICALS (THE CONCERT!); Performance Added by BroadwayWorld

Due to popular demand, The York Theatre Company announces the release of a limited number of tickets for the dress rehearsal of the special Spring Gala Celebration of the 15th anniversary of…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:39PM

Kinky Boots Celebrates 5 Years on Broadway April 4 by Andrew Gans

The current cast includes David Cook, Wayne Brady, and Kirstin Maldonado, who has just extended her run in the Tony-winning musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:39PM

Ruby Lewis Will Star in New Marilyn Monroe Musical in Las Vegas by Ryan McPhee

Marilyn! The New Musical will begin performances next month at the Paris Las Vegas.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:38PM

Terrence McNally Documentary Sets Tribeca Film Festival Premiere Date and Post-Screening Talk by Ruthie Fierberg

A conversation with McNally, Nathan Lane, Chita Rivera, and more will follow the debut screening of Every Act of Life.

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Broadway-Bound Moulin Rouge! Has a Cast by Mark A. Robinson

The Broadway-bound production of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, inspired by the 2001 20th Century Fox Motion Picture by Baz Luhrmann, has announced a principal cast for its 36-performance Boston…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 01:32PM

What's The Best Path To Become A Museum Curator? by Artsjournal

To find out, we examined the educational histories of 100 curators who specialize in contemporary art at 69 fine art museums in 32 states. We found that there is no one way to become a curat…

SOURCE: news.artnet.com at 01:31PM

‘KPOP’ leads Lucille Lortel nominations by Caitlin Huston

“KPOP” is the most-nominated show of the Lucille Lortel awards, with nine nominations announced Wednesday, including Outstanding Musical. Following “KPOP,” “Bella: An American Tale…

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Carmen De Lavallade, John Kander, & Harold Prince to Be Honored at the Chita Rivera Awards by BroadwayWorld

Carmen De Lavallade, John Kander,andHarold Princewill be honored at the 2ndAnnualChita Rivera Awards taking place atNYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:18PM

Your stories matter: When encountering ‘the other’ becomes “just people being people” by Fountaintheatre

By Dionna Michelle Daniel Last week’s blog post,  I asked our Fountain friends and community to send in their own stories about how confronting “The Other” led to a deeper understandi…

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Call Redialed: Cara Reichel: Prospect Theater Company + "One Thousand Nights and One Day" by Adam Rothenberg

Cara Reichel, Photo Credit: Diane Phelan I'm so excited to catch-up with Cara Reichel, Prospect Theater Company's Producing Arti…

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Pressure, Park Theatre, London — a gripping drama

David Haig’s play recalls one of the most crucial weather forecasts in history

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Michael Urie & Torch Song Earn 2018 Lortel Nominations; Billy Crudup, Ashley Park & More Honored by Andy Lefkowitz

The Off-Broadway League has announced nominations in 19 categories for the 33rd Annual Lucille Lortel Awards, honoring outstanding achievement off-Broadway. Notable nominees include Second S…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:09PM

With Emergency Campaign, Elgin Symphony Orchestra In Metro Chicago Saves Its Season by Artsjournal1

"The Elgin Symphony Orchestra's season finale concerts were saved by 'an outpouring of support' from the community, which donated more than $140,000 since a public plea 10 days ago, orchestr…

SOURCE: www.dailyherald.com at 01:01PM

Breaking: Karen Olivo, Aaron Tveit, Danny Burstein & More Will Star in MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL by BroadwayWorld

Global Creatures Carmen Pavlovic, producer has announced principal casting for Moulin Rouge The Musical,playing Ambassador Theatre Group ATG's Emerson Colonial Theatre for just 36 performanc…

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Curtain Call — Theater previews, openings April 6-12, 2018 by Mary Houlihan - For The Sun-Times

From musical comedy to drama to dance, Chicago’s stages are alive with vibrant productions.

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CD REVIEW: 42nd Street – 2017 London Cast Recording by Edward Seckerson

The sound of tapping feet invokes a whole era of classic Broadway and Hollywood musicals and when the curtain rises on this tap-infused extravaganza it pauses 18 inches or so off the stage t…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PM

New York Theater Workshop Unveils 2018-19 Season by Peter Libbey

Works by Anna Deavere Smith, Martyna Majok, Heidi Schreck, Jeremy O. Harris and Madeleine George are slated to run.

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Theater News: Aaron Tveit, Karen Olivo, Danny Burstein to Lead Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Alex Timbers will direct the production in Boston.

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Theater News: Carrie Coon, Ashley Park, Michael Urie Receive Lortel Award Nominations

Find out who received nods for the yearly celebration of off-Broadway theater.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM

Theater News: Center Theatre Group Announces 2018-19 Season

New plays and classic works will run at the Mark Taper Forum and Kirk Douglas Theatre.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM
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Review: Terminus Dance’s “Next Door” stretches the new troupe’s artistic identity by Cynthia Bond Perry

In Danielle Agami’s Next Door, Christian Clark and Rachel Van Buskirk, performers with Terminus Modern Ballet Theatre, appeared dressed in black on a stark stage setting. They moved across…

SOURCE: artsatl.com at 12:59PM

Soapbox: Don’t leave actors hanging, casting directors – sometimes a ‘no’ is appreciated by Soapbox

At the end of 2017, I was pencilled in for an acting job. The casting agents wanted me to keep three days

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Q&A: Kenneth Lonergan on adapting 'Howards End' by Jake Coyle

NEW YORK (AP) -- "Howards End," the upcoming four-part miniseries adapted from E.M. Forster's 1910 novel, isn't Kenneth Lonergan's first f…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 12:53PM

‘A Quick 5’ with Daniel Clarkson by Mark Beachy

Daniel Clarkson is in town and ready to tickle your funny-bone in the hilarious show “Potted Potter,” now playing at the Shakespeare Theatre Company’s Sidney Harman Hall t…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 12:43PM

Donate for a Chance to See ANGLES IN AMERICAN and Meet Lee Pace by BroadwayWorld

With just a 10 donation to RED at Prizeo's Angels in America, contestants are automatically entered to win a trip to New York City to see the highly acclaimed ANGELS IN AMERICA on Broadway.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:42PM

Carmen De Lavallade, John Kander, and Harold Prince Will Be Honored at Chita Rivera Awards by Andrew Gans

The celebration of dance will be held May 20 at the NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:39PM

How Does The Music Business Work? It's A Much More Complicated Discussion Than We're Having by Artsjournal

"Much of the public conversation about important issues in the music business seems light in nutritional value, or narrowly focused on the concerns and actions of a handful of superstars. If…

SOURCE: nmbx.newmusicusa.org at 12:30PM

Talking to Rainn Wilson and Tina Landau about 'The Doppelganger' at Steppenwolf by Chris Jones

Rainn Wilson, best known for playing the mercurial character of Dwight Schrute on “The Office” (U.S. version on NBC) and intern Arthur Martin on HBO’s “Six Feet Under,” is playing …

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Kinky Boots Turns Five by Mark A. Robinson

Kinky Boots, the long-running musical with a score by Cyndi Lauper and book by Harvey Fierstein, has reached a milestone. On April 4, the musical will celebrate its 5th Anniversary at Broadw…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 12:25PM

Royal adviser: Japanese TV star Takao Osawa swaps the small screen for the London Palladium stage in The King & I

Best-known for his multi-award-winning role in one of Japan’s most popular television series, Takao Osawa will join the cast of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic musical to play Kralahom…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 12:25PM

Center Theatre Group Announces 2018-19 Season in 2 Venues by American Theatre Editors

Next season at the Mark Taper Forum and the Kirk Douglas will feature world premieres by Lucas Hnath and Eliza Clark, plus works by Tracy Letts, Lynn Nottage, and Luis Valdez.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:20PM

Lucille Lortel Award Nominations 2018 Off-Broadway: KPOP, Bella, Mary Jane Lead by New York Theater

The nominations for 33rd Annual Lucille Lortel Awards are: Outstanding Play Cost of Living Produced by Manhattan Theatre Club in association with Williamstown Theatre Festival Written by Mar…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 12:12PM

120 Beats Per Minute — a panorama of French society during the Aids crisis

Robin Campillo’s film plunges viewers into a tumultuous moment in recent history

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Thoroughbreds — creepily funny

A murder story told with captivating flair

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The Beatles’ ‘Yellow Submarine’ returns to theaters this summer

The psychedelic animated film inspired by the Fab Four’s music will be re-released to mark its 50th anniversary.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 12:03PM

Wonderstruck — a trip down Sentimentality Lane

The plot of Todd Haynes’s film unfolds like a bad Victorian novel

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'2001: A Space Odyssey' - How The Extraterrestrial Epic 'Changed The Very Form Of Cinema' by Artsjournal1

"As Stanley Kubrick's monolithic movie celebrates its half century, special effects gurus, directors and those who worked on the film consider its legacy."

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:02PM

Disney’s Aladdin announces second autism-friendly performance by Robin Johnson

Disney's Aladdin will host its second dedicated Autism-Friendly performance at the Prince Edward Theatre this August. The post Disney’s Aladdin announces second autism-friendly perform…

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KPOP, Bella, Mary Jane Lead 2018 Lucille Lortel Award Nominations by Ryan McPhee

The 33rd annual ceremony, celebrating the best of Off-Broadway, will take place May 6.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01PM

David Haig's Acclaimed Play Pressure Will Transfer to the West End by Broadway.com

Following a celebrated co-production with Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh and Chichester Festival Theatre, Pressure, a new play written by and starring Olivier Award-winning actor David Haig,…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:00PM

‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’ Announces Cast For Pre-Broadway Boston Premiere by Greg Evans

Tony-winner Karen Olivo, Next to Normal‘s Aaron Tveit and six-time Tony nominee Danny Burstein have been set as the principal cast in the upcoming Moulin Rouge! The Musical, the world …

SOURCE: Deadline at 12:00PM

The Ferryman producer Caro Newling: ‘I’ve made some terrible mistakes just by falling in love with things’ by Matt Trueman

The theatrical impresario Caro Newling’s production company Neal Street, which she founded with Sam Mendes and Pippa Harris, boasts a vast portfolio

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Karen Olivo, Aaron Tveit, Danny Burstein to lead ‘Moulin Rouge’ musical by Caitlin Huston

Karen Olivo, Aaron Tveit and Danny Burstein will star in the world premiere of “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” at the Emerson Colonial Theatre.  Additional casting includes Sahr Ngaujah, Ta…

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‘Infuriating, offensive & bloody rude to the performers’: Don’t flash your phone – even to read the programme by Susan Elkin

It’s unusual these days to sit in the theatre for more than a few minutes without the darkness and your concentration being disturbed by someone nearby flashing a mobile phone on. It’s i…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PM

Aaron Tveit, Karen Olivo Lead ‘Moulin Rouge’ Stage Adaptation by Gordon Cox

Aaron Tveit and Karen Olivo will headline the new musical adaptation of “Moulin Rouge,” the stage adaptation of the 2001 Baz Luhrmann film. Tveit, a Broadway fan-favorite whose s…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:00PM

Theatre News: Takao Osawa joins The King and I at London Palladium as full cast announced

The JIN star will play The Kralahome in the production

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Theater News: Kirstin Maldonado Extends Her Broadway Run in Kinky Boots

The Pentatonix member celebrates the Tony-winning musical's fifth anniversary.

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Theater News: Fathom Events to Bring Puffs to Movie Theaters Nationwide

The Harry Potter comedy is currently running off-Broadway at New World Stages.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM

Video Flash: Watch the Trailer for John Cameron Mitchell's How to Talk to Girls at Parties

Tony winner Alex Sharp stars in the film, based on the short story by Neil Gaiman.

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Aaron Tveit, Karen Olivo, Danny Burstein & More to Lead Moulin Rouge! The Musical by Andy Lefkowitz

Stage favorite Aaron Tveit and Tony winner Karen Olivo are stepping into the shoes of Ewan McGregor and Nicole Kidman for the pre-Broadway run of Moulin Rouge! The Musical. Tveit will play C…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:00PM

Write Stuff: Matt Taibbi, Colin McEnroe At 'Mark My Words,' David Sedaris At Garde Arts by Carole Goldberg

Matt Taibbi, an outspoken Rolling Stone columnist and author of five books will join Courant columnist and WNPR personality Colin McEnroe on Thursday, April 12, at 7:30 p.m., at the Mark Twa…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 12:00PM
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Aaron Tveit and Karen Olivo Will Star in Boston World Premiere of Moulin Rouge! Musical by Ryan McPhee

The cast will also feature Tony nominees Danny Burstein and Sahr Ngaujah.

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A Quiet Place — a claustrophobic marvel

Carnivorous monsters roam America in this horror film

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Save on Tickets to See BEAUTIFUL on Broadway this Spring by Contests - Broadway

The hit show, now in its 5th year on Broadway presents the songs and times of the 60's and 70's wrapped around the story of the iconic songwritersinger Carole King. The show is currently pla…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:53AM

Love, Simon — school of hard knocks

The sweet and touching tale of a teenage boy trying to come out

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'Hamilton' Philly mania: Record ticket sales in just 12 days

Subscriptions are expected to sell out, but a new block of subscription seats is expected to open this summer. Individual tickets will go on sale at some point, too.

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BWW TV Exclusive: Watch Broadway Icon Bebe Neuwirth's Guest Appearance on THE GOOD FIGHT by BroadwayWorld TV

Bebe Neuwirth guest stars as Judge Claudia Friend on this Sunday's THE GOOD FIGHT. In the upcoming episode, Adrian becomes an overnight celebrity after his candid appearance on a cable news …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:51AM

King Charles III and the Late Tim Pigott-Smith Among BAFTA TV Award Nominees by Olivia Clement

The BBC’s film adaptation of Mike Bartlett’s acclaimed play is nominated for a 2018 award.

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VIDEO: Kelli O'Hara Talks The Met's COSI FAN TUTTE by BroadwayWorld

In the video below, go backstage with Kelli O'Hara as she talks about performing in Cosi Fan Tutte at The Met

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Raise Him Up! David Cook Takes His First Broadway Bow in Kinky Boots by Broadway.com

American Idol winner David Cook made his Broadway debut on April 3rd, joining the cast of Kinky Boots at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre. When he took the stage for his first Broadway bow, Cook wa…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:44AM

Ethan Dubin & the Cast of Bobbie Clearly Celebrate Opening Night at Roundabout Underground by Lindsey Sullivan

Alex Lubischer's new work Bobbie Clearly opened on April 3 at Roundabout Underground's Black Box Theatre. The "comedy about a tragedy" centers on a murder in the middle of …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:40AM

Ghost Stories — laughter and perspiration

Three spooky tales are told in this adaptation of the stage play

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Michael Urie to Host The 63rd Annual Drama Desk Awards; Tickets Now On Sale by BroadwayWorld

Tickets are now on sale for the 63rd Annual Drama Desk Awards, and can be purchased at www.DramaDeskAwards.com, it was announced today by Charles Wright, President of the Drama Desk, and Gre…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:40AM

The Maxamoo Podcast Chats with Denisse Ambert, Gabriela Garcia and Heather Hogan of R.Evolucion Latina by Maxamoo

This week, Maxamoointerviews with Denisse Ambert, Gabriela Garcia and Heather Hogan ofR.Evolucion Latina. The group is an organization that utilizes the arts through educational and collabor…

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Just a Broadway Baby! See Waitress Songwriter Sara Bareilles Receive Her Sardi's Portrait by Lindsey Sullivan

A [Broadway] dream is a soft place to land, and we've loved watching Sara Bareilles' Broadway dreams come true. From writing Waitress' charming score to receiving a Tony nominati…

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Famous Japanese actor to join cast for The King and I, plus extra performance added

Multi-award-winning Japanese television and film star Takao Osawa will be joining the cast of the highly anticipated UK debut of The King and I, which the press has …

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Michael Urie Will Return to Host the 2018 Drama Desk Awards by Andrew Gans

The 63rd annual event will be held June 3 at Town Hall.

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KINKY BOOTS Celebrates 5 Years On Broadway Today by BroadwayWorld

Kinky Boots producers Daryl Roth and Hal Luftig are thrilled to announce today that the hit musical Kinky Boots celebrates its five-year anniversary on Broadway on Wednesday, April 4 at the …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:28AM

Ancient City Of Teotihuacán Suggests Life Was Pretty Good For Most Residents by Artsjournal

Scientists studying the site have been able to present some remarkable theories. For one, we haven’t found any direct evidence of a king. The city’s extensive mural paintings contain no …

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Spotify listing — what we learnt

Music streaming company opted for an unconventional direct listing

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Akron Civic Theatre gala offers chance to brew at Hoppin' Frog Brewery by Marc Bona, Cleveland.com

One of the auction items for the Spirits of the Civic gala is a chance to brew beer at Hoppin' Frog Brewery.

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Leading female directors: ‘We are not allowed to experiment like our male counterparts’ by Giverny Masso

Female directors are made to “live or die” on their first production while men are given more opportunity to experiment, leading directors

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Review:Yerma at curtainup.com/ by Elyse Sommer

An intriguing "reinvention" of Lorca's classic Andalusian fertility tale, and a smashing New York debut for Billie Piper.

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See American Idol Winner David Cook Make His Broadway Debut in Kinky Boots by Marc J. Franklin

The singer-songwriter stepped into the role of Charlie Price April 3 at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.

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Charles Busch Returns to Off-Broadway Beginning April 4 in Confession of Lily Dare by Andrew Gans

The new comedy plays Theater for the New City’s Johnson Theater.

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Off-Broadway Smash-Hit PUFFS to Be Shown in Movie Theaters Nationwide by BroadwayWorld

The highly acclaimed and rollicking hit comedy is about to get the big-screen treatment when Puffs Filmed Live Off Broadway comes to U.S. cinemas for a two-day event this May. For seven year…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:08AM

Will review at Rose Playhouse, London – ‘a stylish hagiography’ by Simon Fearn

Swiss-Ukrainian playwright Victoria Baumgartner’s Will is a tender love letter to Shakespeare.  Though overly earnest at times, the play’s wide-eyed wonder at

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Theater Evangelizing: A Conversation with Melissa Chalsma and David Melville by Robbie McDonald

by Robbie McDonald Melissa Chalsma and David Melville met on Broadway some twenty years ago and married shortly thereafter. Very shortly. Melissa jokes that, upon telling her father that sh…

SOURCE: thisstage.la at 11:07AM

SCHOOL GIRLS; OR, THE AFRICAN MEAN GIRLS PLAY to Return Off-Broadway this Fall by BroadwayWorld

MCC THEATER Robert LuPone, Bernard Telsey, William Cantler, Artistic Directors Blake West, Executive Director is thrilled to announce their critically acclaimed, sold out, extended productio…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:05AM

Do Flashbacks In Literary Novels Even Work, Really? by Artsjournal1

Tim Parks: "Every few days, working on my new novel, my thoughts flash back to something Colm Tóibín said at the Hay-on-Wye literary festival nine months ago: that flashbacks are infuriati…

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Off-Broadway Hit Puffs Will Appear in Movie Theaters Nationwide by Broadway.com

The long-running off-Broadway play Puffs is headed to the big screen. The comedy by Matt Cox, which was filmed live from New World Stages in February, will appear in more than 600 cinemas na…

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Harry Potter-Inspired Off-Broadway Hit Puffs Will Fly Into Movie Theatres by Ruthie Fierberg

Puffs: Filmed Live Off-Broadway will be screened in U.S. cinemas for two days only.

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Review: Cleage’s “Hospice,” “Moon” share stories that women only tell each other by Andrew Alexander

I almost never see a play twice before I review it, but the opportunity arose this week, and in this case, a return visit seemed warranted. The women in Pearl Cleage’s Hospice + Pointing a…

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Olivier Awards 2018 predictions: A look in the crystal ball… by The Stage

We asked our critics to predict Sunday’s Olivier winners. Will there be a Hamil-tonne of gongs for the big hitter, or are

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Stop, collaborate and listen: Vanilla Ice to perform at Kings’ season finale

Flash-in-the-pan hip-hop star Vanilla Ice will take the stage during halftime of the Sacramento Kings’ 2018 season finale April 11, team president of business operations John Rinehart twee…

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Michael Urie Set To Host NYC’s 63rd Annual Drama Desk Awards by Greg Evans

Michael Urie, TV’s former Ugly Betty actor heading to Broadway next season in Torch Song, will host the 63rd annual Drama Desk Awards ceremony in June, his third consecutive time as em…

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GUEST BLOG by Sara Fitzpatrick: 5 ways to make sure you’re ACTUALLY connecting with your audience online

The Internet is the child of Al Gore and that’s why we capitalize it like a first and last name. The Internet is the end. The Internet is the beginning. The Internet has made virtual space…

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Theatre News: Bat Out of Hell extends its West End run

The show will now play for longer at the Dominion Theatre

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Review: Review: Spring Awakening (Hope Mill Theatre)

Luke Sheppard directs the new revival of the Tony Award-winning musical

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Theater News: Michael Urie to Return as Host of the 63rd Annual Drama Desk Awards

The celebration of New York theater will be held at Town Hall on June 3.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00AM

Photo Flash: Alex Lubischer's Bobbie Clearly Opens at Roundabout Theatre Company

The Roundabout Underground production plays through May 20 under the direction of Will Davis.

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Theater News: School Girls; or, The African Mean Girls Play to Return to MCC This Fall

Jocelyn Bioh's hit play will head to Los Angeles before its remounting in New York City.

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Bill Murray reading Walt Whitman and singing Gershwin? It’s all part of New Worlds by Scott Mervis / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Jan Vogler and Bill Murray both have Pittsburgh connections, the cellist having performed with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and the comedian having been a former TV weatherman here who …

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Reckoning With The Wreckage On Reality TV by Artsjournal1

"The obvious question to bring up here is: Are we complicit? 'We' meaning you and me but also, in that awful think-piecey way, standing in for the culture. Sure. I suppose we are complicit. …

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Five Burning Questions with The Band's Visit Star Andrew Polk

Andrew Polk talks about making his Broadway debut in The Band's Visit, the musical's dynamic fan base, and bringing a piece of Israel to the Barrymore Theatre.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 10:35AM

Turning Trash Into Fashion for a Re-Envisioned Once on This Island by Ruthie Fierberg

Tony-winning designer Clint Ramos reveals the philosophy behind Broadway’s Ahrens and Flaherty revival and more.

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School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play to Return Off-Broadway This Fall by Olivia Clement

MCC will bring back Jocelyn Bioh’s acclaimed comedy, which played a sold-out, extended run last season.

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Photo Coverage: AMERICAN IDOL Alum David Cook Takes First Bows in KINKY BOOTS! by Jennifer Broski

Rock singer and former American IdolDavid Cookjust madehis Broadway debut as Charlie Price inKinky Boots,playing a limited run through Saturday, May 5, 2018. Cook, who just released his bran…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:25AM

School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play Will Make Off-Broadway Return by Andy Lefkowitz

Jocelyn Bioh's acclaimed School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play, a new work which played an extended 2017 world premiere run at off-Broadway's Lucille Lortel Theatre, will ret…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:15AM

Bea Benaderet: A Team Player by Trav S.D.

Ironically I only came to Bea Benaderet’s (1906-1968) biggest, best and best-known role only recently. Instead, I discovered her in a series a satisfying revelations over the years. Sh…

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Goodman co-production of Lucas Hnath premiere, 'Linda Vista' in Center Theatre Group's season by Morgan Greene

Center Theatre Group in Los Angeles has announced its upcoming seasons at the Mark Taper Forum and Kirk Douglas Theatre, which will include two productions with Chicago ties. Lucas Hnath’s…

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Philip Astley, The Man Who Invented The Modern Circus by Artsjournal1

"The 250-year history of circus would have been very different if a man from Newcastle-under-Lyme had got on better with his father, and been happy to become an apprentice cabinet maker. ...…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:04AM

Working with Students to Reclaim the Revolutionary Roots of Czech Theatre by [email protected] (jdstokely)

By Hannah Sachs. Arts educator Hannah Sachs talks about how introducing Theatre of the Oppressed to her students in the Czech Republic helped address xenophobia in the classroom, and slowly …

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That Time He Got Naked in Hair, Why Audiences Will Love Tootsie & More Takeaways from The Band's Visit Music Man David Yazbek on Show People by Broadway.com

After penning the scores to musicals like The Full Monty, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown and now the widely acclaimed The Band's Visit, three-time Ton…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:01AM

‘Full of energy from beginning to end’: A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE – Touring by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

A Streetcar Named Desire was full of energy from beginning to end, with some wonderful movement as well as acting, so much so that, at times, it was quite exhausting to watch. I thoroughly e…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00AM

Obituary: Stephanie Arditti – ‘tireless and meticulous costume supervisor’ by Michael Quinn

In the largely unsung role of costume supervisor, Stephanie Arditti – who described her job as “getting the designs off the paper,

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Dancing About Architecture: Exploring SITE/less, A New Artistic Laboratory by Michael Workman

The dance-architecture duo of Michelle Kranicke and David Sundry this month see their years of collaboration culminate in the soft opening of an artistic laboratory for work that defies defi…

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 10:00AM

Tom Hollander is Starring on Broadway, Poor Guy by Alexis Soloski

He’s gotten great reviews as the comic center of Tom Stoppard’s “Travesties.” So why is he worried about his lines, his future and the little finger on his left hand?

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Theatre News: West End shows including Quiz cancelled after gas leak evacuation on St Martin's Lane

A preview performance of James Graham's play was among the shows cancelled last night

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Review: Review: The Fantastic Follies of Mrs Rich (Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon)

Sophie Stanton entertains as social climber Mrs Rich in this obscure satire dusted off by Jo Davies

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 10:00AM
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Read Reviews for the New York Premiere of Bobbie Clearly by Olivia Clement

See what critics think of Alex Lubischer’s new play at the Roundabout.

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Pressure is building up to a West End debut this summer

David Haig's critically acclaimed play, Pressure, is set to transfer to London's West End come June after wrapping up a successful run at the Park Theatre on 28 April 2018.

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 09:54AM

Victim review at King’s Head Theatre, London – ‘engagingly performed’ by Rosemary Waugh

Martin Murphy’s one-woman monologue is titled Victim, but the three characters represented in it are far from meek or mute. Tracey, a

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Takao Osawa and More Complete Cast for West End Revival of The King and I by Andrew Gans

Kelli O’Hara and Ken Watanabe are set to reprise their star turns in the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic at the London Palladium.

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See Sara Bareilles’ Sardi’s Caricature Unveiled by Marc J. Franklin

The Waitress creator and star joined the famed wall of Sardi’s April 3.

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Diary: Manchester United’s theatre of nightmares by Tabard

Tabard was delighted to see so many people embracing World Theatre Day this week. Twitter was awash with messages of support for

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GRACE NOTES: Wednesday, April 4, 2018 by Susan Grace

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NEWS: Six shows selected for The Bunker’s new Breaking Out initiative by Press Releases

The Bunker’s Summer 2018 season celebrates exciting work from both emerging and established companies. A highlight of this season is Breaking Out - a new initiative introduced by Artistic …

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The Case of the Frightened Lady review at New Victoria Theatre, Woking – ‘distressingly turgid’ by Paul Vale

Producer Bill Kenwright has enjoyed a long and successful run with the Agatha Christie Theatre Company, touring adaptations of her most popular

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Wonderbound and the Colorado Symphony bring Mozart to life by Admin

This April, Colorado-based dance company Wonderbound will join forces with the Colorado Symphony for its program Madness, Rack, and Honey, featuring two eclectic ballets set to the music of …

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Why Do We Need A Disney Princess Who [Blanks]? by Artsjournal1

"Twitter illustrated the enduring obsession with the latter last week when the 'We need a Disney princess who' meme - which ranged from earnest ('We need a Disney princess who's vegan and fi…

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Capezio celebrates 130 years of excellence with Awards event by Admin

Capezio, one of the foremost dancewear and dance shoes brands in the world, and a household name, will soon celebrate its legacy of 130 years of excellence with a special event, Capezio Danc…

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The Enormous Project Of Replacing The Met Museum's Skylights by Artsjournal1

Reporter James Barron follows Keith Christiansen, the chairman of the Met's European paintings department, up into the rafters and onto the roof to see why the skylights need replacing, why …

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‘Clearly a hit with the kids’: JUSTIN’S BAND – Touring ★★★ by Thom Dibdin

Love him or loathe him there is no mistaking Justin Fletcher. As one of the BBC’s top children’s TV presenters Fletcher – aka Mr Tumble – is one of the most recognisable faces in the…

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In pictures (April 5): Tristan Bates, AsOne Theatre, Polka, Ambassadors Theatre by The Stage

The latest press night parties, events and awards from the theatrical world in pictures.This week’s highlights include opening nights of Love Me Now

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Stage managers may be hidden but they remain crucial (your views, April 5) by The Stage

I would like to reassure Barrie Stacey (Letters, February 15) that, evidenced from my many visits to drama school, conservatoire, and university

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Review: Review: Pressure (Park Theatre)

David Haig's meteorological D-Day thriller is a burst of sunshine

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Taper and Kirk Douglas 2018-19 seasons: 'Sweat,' Tracy Letts, Dianne Wiest and a Lucas Hnath premiere by Jessica Gelt

Center Theatre Group on Wednesday will announce the 2018-19 seasons for the Mark Taper Forum and Kirk Douglas Theatre, whose lineups will include work by Tracy Letts, Lynn Nottage, Luis Vald…

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BWW's On This Day - April 4, 2018

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on April 4 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

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Stage preview: PICT's 'Jane Eyre' comes with behind-the-scenes comeback by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Paul Bernardo awoke from a motorcycle accident to broken ankles, a broken shoulder, broken ribs, a concussion. He was in an ambulance, and he had no memory of the incident or the woman who h…

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New West End run of Bat Out of Hell announces extension

The widely successful production of Jim Steinman's Bat Out of Hell: The Musical has just announced that it will be extending it's run in London's West End.

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This Little-Known Paris Museum Doubled Attendance In Four Years by Artsjournal1

"The very day [in 2013] that Sophie Makariou took over as the director of Paris's Musée Guimet, she met a young Indian doctor on a train. 'I would love to see some Indian art while I am her…

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Film Commentary: Cast in “Chappaquiddick” — An Actor’s Perspective by Tim Jackson

Chappaquiddick may satisfy some for whom Ted Kennedy was overdue for a comeuppance.

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Exclusive Podcast: 'Behind the Curtain' on ANGELS IN AMERICA, A CHORUS LINE Documentary, Merman as a Critic, Stritch in a Sitcom, and More! by Behind The Curtain

Merman becomes a critic, discussing the new Angles in America, praising Andrew Garfield, Nathan Lane takes on Peter Sellars, Stritch goes multi-cam, Lucy plays Dolly, Madeline Kahn takes a w…

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Obituary: Sonia Graham – ‘dancer who became a stage and TV actor’ by Michael Quinn

Originally trained as a dancer, winning a scholarship to the Royal Academy of Dance aged nine and making her professional debut at

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Kids help write adventure of West Town biracial twins in a magical world by Mary Houlihan - For The Sun-Times

In 'Roots in the Alley,' the latest collaboration of playwrights and CPS students, an underworld voyage teaches girls about their Guatemalan origins

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‘A unique experience’: MIRRORS – Leicester Square Theatre by Liz Dyer

Frequently bizarre, and occasionally downright baffling, Mirrors is a unique experience. The show tackles some serious questions in an entertaining and humorous way, and while it doesn’t o…

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Choosing The Right Title For A Museum Show Is A Very Tricky Matter by Artsjournal1

"Depending on the institution, curators will go back-and-forth with artists, colleagues, advisers and, more frequently now, marketing and public relations staff. The case of [the abandoned t…

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HBO’s Paterno Takes an Unconventional Approach to a Cautionary Tale by David Edelstein

For decades, filmmakers have turned to Al Pacino when they’ve wanted a galvanic leading man — a declaimer, a pop-top. But as the title character in the HBO movie Paterno, the actor barel…

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Meet the theater illusionists conjuring a red rainstorm inside Disney Hall by Tim Greiving

For Mahler's "Song of the Earth," the L.A. Phil is collaborating with the Chilean avante-garde theater company Teatrocinema, whose visual creations lend a new dimension to the music.

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Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Royal Court dropped Tibet play after advice from British Council by Ben Quinn

UK’s cultural diplomacy arm said the play would affect work in China, previously unseen correspondence showsThe Royal Court theatre pulled a play about Tibet after the British Council priv…

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NEWS: Japanese TV star Takao Osawa joins the West End cast of The King and I by Press Releases

Takao Osawa, the multi-award-winning actor and star of one of Japan’s most popular television series Jin, will join the cast of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The King and I to play Kralahome…

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Spring Awakening review – feverish teens blast out furious anthems by Lyn Gardner

Hope Mill, ManchesterThis rock-musical version of Frank Wedekind’s 1891 play about sex, abortion, abuse and depression has some great tunes but never quite fliesHope Mill has staged one mo…

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Why Choreographers Need Dramaturgs by Artsjournal1

"Clare Croft, a dance dramaturg and assistant professor of dance at University of Michigan, answers all our questions on what dramaturgs actually do, and how to best take advantage of one."

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The Fantastic Follies of Mrs Rich review – high society here I come! by Michael Billington

The Swan, Stratford-upon-AvonMary Pix’s 1700 comedy about a rich widow’s wayward social ascent becomes theatrical gold in Jo Davies’s scintillating productionMary Pix is hardly a name …

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ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE – Belly up to the bar guys by Oscar E Moore

  Sometimes it takes a volcanic eruption to open your eyes to love and sometimes it takes a shower of beach balls to make memorable a rather silly musical.  The musical in question is …

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NEWS: Bat Out Of Hell – The Musical extends booking at the Dominion Theatre to October 2018 by Press Releases

Ahead of the official opening night of Jim Steinman’s Bat Out Of Hell – The Musical at the Dominion Theatre on 19 April 2018, and due to overwhelming demand for tickets, the producers ha…

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Ms. Broadway April 2018: Alison Pill by JK

She's had success in television, on film, and on the stage.  Her career spans comedy, drama, and even horror.  And now she's co-starring with two of the greatest actresses in the b…

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Janka Nabay, Musician Who Brought Bubu Music Of Sierra Leone To The World, Dead At 54 by Artsjournal1

"During the 1990s, Mr. Nabay took the speedy beat of music that had been heard for centuries in parades and celebrations and transferred it to Western instruments. His songs became hits as c…

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Brief Encounter: an excellent blend of classic cinema and contemporary theatre

Kneehigh’s adaptation of Brief Encounter, Noel Coward's classic 1938 movie, has opened at the Empire Cinema on the Haymarket. The stunning late 20s interior of the cinema perf…

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Photo Coverage: Go Inside Opening Night of BOBBIE CLEARLY by Walter McBride

Roundabout Theatre Company presents the New York premiere of Bobbie Clearly by Alex Lubischer, directed by Will Davis. This is the second play in Roundabout Underground's expanded two-play s…

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Gas leak forces closure of West End shows by Giverny Masso

West End theatres have been forced to cancel shows following an ongoing gas leak on St Martin’s Lane. James Graham’s Quiz at

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The Stage Scholarships 2018: Rose Bruford College by Paul Vale

Set in Kent parkland yet only 25 minutes from central London, the Sidcup-based school is offering one student the chance to study

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Careers Clinic: ‘Do I give up on a ‘busy’ collaborator?’ by John Byrne

I’ve been working with an actor friend developing a fringe show. He’s musical theatre-trained, I come from a comedy background and, without

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In the Jackie Taylor Drama Series, the Black Ensemble Theater highlights work by three young playwrights

The Black Ensemble Theater has long been a reliable destination for original, larger-than-life biographical musicals about larger-than-life artistic icons. Next year, upon the completion of …

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‘Nothing but praise for the central performances’: KISS OF THE SPIDER MAN – Menier Chocolate Factory by Not Exactly Billington

While Puig’s masterpiece Kiss of the Spider Woman doesn’t quite work when fleshed into a physical entity, I am reminded of the unique and all-conquering power of the human imagination, a…

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Bat Out Of Hell extends its Dominion Theatre run by Carly-Ann Clements

The bat might not be keen on hell, but it seems to be pretty fond of London because it’s sticking around in the West End for a little longer. The post Bat Out Of Hell extends its Dominion…

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Exeter Northcott artistic director Paul Jepson steps down by Matthew Hemley

Exeter Northcott artistic and executive director Paul Jepson is to step down from the post after three years. Jepson joined the venue

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School absence rules stop children taking dance and drama exams – Royal Academy of Dance by Georgia Snow

Children are being prevented from taking dance and drama exams because of government rules about school absence, the award body for dance

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Threatened performing arts degrees in Scottish college saved through university deal by Giverny Masso

Performing arts degrees at a Scottish college, that had been threatened with closure, are set to be saved following interest from Queen

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Review: Mirrors, Leicester Square Theatre by Rachael Head

As soon as we enter The Lounge room at The Leicester Square Theatre, we feel as though we are intruding into someone’s personal space. Coloured cushions and shiny trinkets adorn the room a…

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Leonard Cohen Visual Spectacular Applauds Gravel-Voiced Genius by Mark Beech

It is almost your last chance to see a spectacular art show inspired by Leonard Cohen in Montréal – before it heads out on tour.The Canadian poet, novelist, singer and songwriter, who die…

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JIN star Takao Osawa joins The King And I by Robin Johnson

The multi-award winning star of one of Japan's most popular television shows JIN, Takao Osawa, has joined the cast of The King And I at the London Palladium this Summer. The post JIN star Ta…

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Brief 4/4: Go Behind the Scenes at BROADWAY BACKWARDS, and More by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top stories go behind the scenes at Broadway Backwards, watch Kelli O'Hara sing the National Anthem at Yankees Opening Day, and more

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‘Written with a passionate intensity that is full imagined’: VICTIM – King’s Head Theatre by Aleks Sierz

Martin Murphy’s hugely enjoyable Victim is a one-woman show about life in prison. It has already had a successful outing in Edinburgh last year and concerns two females on opposite sides o…

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WATCH: #HamiltonHumpDay - remembering Hamilton's 11 Tony Awards in 2016

It's nearly time for the Olivier Awards and this year, the leader of the pack is HAMILTON with a record 13 nominations! We can't wait for Sunday to come around but for now, we have to "wait …

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Today on Broadway: Wednesday, April 4, 2018 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Upstate New York Keeps its Theatrical Tax Credit, Broadway Fundraising Updates, and Broadway Shows Celebrate “Oklahoma’s” 75th Anniversary! “Today on Broadway…

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Before Brief Encounter: Watch Miranda Foster on Laura in Still Life by Featured Content

Before Brief Encounter, there was Still Life. Audiences now have a chance to see Noel Coward’s one-act play, which spawned David Lean’s classic film, as part of Jermyn Street Theatre’s…

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Obituary: John Hart Dyke – ‘busy actor in regional theatre’ by Michael Quinn

Regarding himself as a “jobbing actor”, John Hart Dyke was seldom out of work in a long career in which he forged

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NEWS: Hackney Empire marks 20 years of pantomimes with a new Aladdin by Press Releases

Hackney Empire has announced Aladdin as its 2018 pantomime and 20th anniversary production which will arrive in true Hackney style this Christmas as the venue marks its landmark year with th…

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Website launched to celebrate life and works of designer Johan Engels by Robin Johnson

A new website has been launched to celebrate the extraordinary talent of the late stage designer Johan Engels. The post Website launched to celebrate life and works of designer Johan Engels …

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BalletLorent: Rumpelstiltskin review at Sadler’s Wells, London – ‘energetically danced’  by Anna Winter

BalletLorent’s reimagining of Rumpelstiltskin expertly weaves together elements of light and dark, love and dysfunction. In Carol Ann Duffy’s new version of

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Pressure review at Park Theatre, London – ‘David Haig’s affecting wartime drama’ by Sam Marlowe

What could be more British than a drama of wartime heroism and the weather? At times David Haig’s Pressure, first seen in

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‘So real at times I both winced & kissed my teeth’: LOVE ME NOW – Tristan Bates Theatre ★★★★ by Shanine Salmon

Love Me Now made me cry. Actually, my past made me cry, but Love Me Now made me confront it. If – like me – you recognise the story all too well, it’s not an easy work – no light-hea…

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Spring Awakening review at Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester – ‘a vital revival’ by Chris Bartlett

When it first sprang up on Broadway 12 years ago, Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater’s angst-ridden, hormone-drenched rock musical about repressed 19th

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The Fantastic Follies of Mrs Rich review at Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon – ‘entertaining staging of a lost play’ by Natasha Tripney

One of a number of ‘female wits’ writing during the Restoration, Mary Pix’s name and her work have been largely forgotten. Now,

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Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Actors Touring Company under fire for handling of Ramin Gray harassment investigation by Giverny Masso

An investigation into alleged inappropriate behaviour by theatre director Ramin Gray during his time at Actors Touring Company has been criticised for

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Theatres across the UK bolster childcare support as part of PIPA campaign by Matthew Hemley

Theatres across the UK are boosting the support they provide to employees with children and caring responsibilities following ongoing pressure from campaigners.

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Competition: Win tickets to a film or event in BFI’s Woodfall season by The Stage

As the 1960s beckoned, a new mood swept through Britain. With anger mounting at an out-of-touch establishment, the era was reflected on

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Andrzej Lukowski: Andrew Scott’s Hamlet on BBC2 proves theatre can work well on TV by Andrzej Lukowski

Considering the volume of critically acclaimed theatre productions that don’t end up on TV – i.e. most of them – I’m not

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Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Shakespeare’s Originality by John Kerrigan review – what the Bard pilfered and changed by John Mullan

Shakespeare inhabited a literary culture in which imitation was applauded. This erudite study teases out his alchemical transformations of what he had read or seenFor a long time, the sedulo…

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Social media can be theatre’s best friend – or its worst enemy by Mark Shenton

Theatre, to paraphrase Hamilton, is first and foremost about being in the room where it happens. If for Hamlet the readiness is

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Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Chayanne at The Theater at Madison Square Garden by Guy Lambert

The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York will be hosting the live concert of the Puerto Rican Latin pop singer, actor, and composer Chayanne on September 07, 2018.Elmer Figueroa Arce…

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‘Songbird’ Brings Ambition, Love, and Heartbreak to the Two River Theater by Guy Lambert

Two River Theater in New Jersey will be hosting the theatrical production of Michael Kimmel’s new musical "Songbird" from June 9 to July 1, 2018. The music is directed for the stage by Gay…

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‘Lucia di Lammermoor’ at The Metropolitan Opera, New York by Guy Lambert

The Metropolitan Opera in New York is currently hosting the theatrical production of the opera ‘Lucia di Lammermoor’ in three acts, through May 10, 2018. The libretto for the musical is …

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Indie Comedy ‘Wiener-Dog’ at Prince Charles Cinema by Guy Lambert

The term 'Wiener Dog' has various connotations, but in this instance, we are talking about Todd Solondz's 2016 American indie comedy film that is being screened at the Prince Charles Cinema …

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‘Half Nelson’ Brings Gosling Back on the Prince Charles Cinema Screen by Guy Lambert

Prince Charles Cinema in London will be screening the 2006 American drama film ‘Half Nelson’ on May 10, 2018. The film is directed by American film director, editor, and screenwriter Rya…

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Blaxploitation Movie ‘Black Dynamite’ at Prince Charles Cinema by Guy Lambert

Prince Charles Cinema in London will be screening the 2009 American blaxploitation action comedy film ‘Black Dynamite’ on May 26, 2018.Directed by the American screenwriter and film dire…

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The Wonder Women of R.Evolución Latina on Doing Shakespeare En Español by Maxamoo

An interview with Denisse Ambert, Gabriela García and Heather Hogan of R.Evolución Latina. Subscribe to Maxamoo’s Theater and Performance Podcast for free on iTunes, Google Play, or S…

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Interviews: ER Star Anthony Edwards Is Back — and Making His Broadway Debut

Edwards, beloved by millions as Dr. Mark Greene, stars in Children of a Lesser God at Studio 54.

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Riverdale Star Lili Reinhart's Favorite Bughead Scene by Young Hollywood

Riverdale Star Lili Reinhart's Favorite Bughead SceneYoung Hollywood is at PaleyFest celebrating The CW's "Riverdale" where we catch up with star Lili Reinhart living her best Margot Robbie …

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Famous in Love Behind the Scenes Set Tour by Young Hollywood

Famous in Love Behind the Scenes Set TourYoung Hollywood is on the set of Freeform's hit series "Famous In Love" where we catch up with the talented cast as they film Season 2! We talk to Ca…

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Escape to Margaritaville - elements haphazardly thrown together in a blender resulting in one big alcoholic Slurpee mess by Oscar E. Moore

I give full credit to the excellent cast for believing in their one dimensional characters and implausible sit-com situations as they go about singing and dancing with gusto

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Bedlam’s Pygmalion by Victor Gluck, Editor-In-Chief

Scenic designer John McDermott has turned the black box space at the Sheen Center into an intimate amphitheater with the audience sitting around three sides of Higgins’ laboratory/study wi…

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Step Inside Broadway’s Brooks Atkinson Theatre by Hannah Vine

Inside the Theatre, the series that documents Broadway’s historic playhouses, continues with the Brooks Atkinson.

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Look Back at Stephen Sondheim’s Follies on Broadway by Hannah Vine

The show originally opened on Broadway April 4, 1971, at the Winter Garden Theatre.

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Condola Rashad Finally Takes the Lead in Saint Joan by Mark Peikert

The three-time featured actress nominee steers the revival of Shaw’s Joan of Arc masterwork.

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Why 'Yerma' Should Always Take Place Now - How Simon Stone radically reinvented an 84-year-old play

How Simon Stone radically reinvented an 84-year-old play---Initially, playwright and director Simon Stone wasn't sure Federico García Lorca's Yerma would resonate with modern-day audi…

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