Monday, April 30, 2018 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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Go Inside the Monte Cristo Awards Honoring Lin-Manuel Miranda by Marc J. Franklin

The Hamilton creator was honored at the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center’s gala at the Edison Ballroom April 30.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:27PM

Twelfth Night by Arts Review

Some of William Shakespeare’s hilarious and lovable characters are being brought to life in Queensland Theatre’s new production of Twelfth Night, currently playing in the Playhouse …

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 11:14PM
Monday, April 30, 2018 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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BWW TV: Christian Borle, Laura Michelle Kelly, and More Gear Up for ME AND MY GIRL at Encores! by BroadwayWorld TV

Encores will presentMe and My Girl asthe final production of the Encores at 25 season at New YorkCity Center. Me and My Girl, the first Encores production originally written and produced in …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:48PM

People’s Light presents Zak Berkman and Samantha Reading’s ‘Romeo & Juliet: A Requiem’ by Mark Cofta

Samantha Reading and Zak Berkman’s retelling of Shakespeare’s 'Romeo & Juliet' at People’s Light & Theatre Company may seem redundant but proves its worth. Mark Cofta reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 10:37PM

VIDEO: Broadway's BANDSTAND Prepares to Swing Into Movie Theaters; See the First Trailer! by Stage Tube

Bandstand, Robert Taylor and Richard Oberacker's Broadway musical directed and choreographed by three-time Tony Award winner Andy Blankenbuehler Hamilton, will bring high-octane, heart-stopp…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:24PM

“Mystery of Love and Sex” Queries Friend-Sex in Gay Comedy, at NCTC, S.F. by Bdhorwitz

Bathsheba Doran Titillates Jewish-Black Passions by Barry David Horwitz In “The Mystery of Love and Sex,” daddy’s little girl Charlotte (bouncy Linda Maria Girón) and her troubled fri…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 10:16PM
Monday, April 30, 2018 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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Bookfilter’s Spring Book Guide for Theater Buffs by Michael Giltz

The savvy reader’s favorite website BookFilter.com chooses the best theater books ready for reading, exclusively for Broadway Direct. While you can try to go to the theatre every day of …

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 09:48PM

Trial Date Set for Dispute Over Broadway ‘Mockingbird’ by Colin Moynihan

The estate of Harper Lee and the producers of the play are fighting in court over whether the dramatic adaptation is faithful to the spirit of the novel.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 09:48PM

‘Hamilton’ actor criticizes crowd for using phones during show by Associated Press

SALT LAKE CITY — The lead actor in a production of the Tony Award-winning musical Hamilton has called out Salt Lake City theater-goers who pulled out their cell phones during performances …

SOURCE: The New York Post at 09:44PM

VIDEO: Meet the Creative Team of the New Musical SOFT POWER by Stage Tube

The upcoming world premiere of 'Soft Power' byDavidHenry Hwangplay and lyrics andJeanine Tesorimusic and additional lyrics will be produced byCenter Theatre Groupat theAhmanson Theatrefrom M…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:42PM

Quiz: Noël Coward or Murder, She Wrote? by Chris Wiegand

Angela Lansbury's return to the West End stage in Noël Coward's Blithe Spirit is one of London's hottest tickets but the star is still best known as TV sleuth Jessica Fletcher. Can you gues…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:42PM

Juniper Productions presents Jessica Bedford’s ‘Splinter and Crack’ by Mark Cofta

Jessica Bedford’s 'Splinter and Crack,' Juniper Productions’ sophomore production, can’t support its own weight. Mark Cofta reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 09:35PM

Harper Lee case sets trial date in New York, pending Alabama decision by Caitlin Huston

An Alabama court will decide whether the case involving the upcoming Broadway play “To Kill a Mockingbird” will be adjudicated in Alabama or in New York. That was the determination made …

SOURCE: Broadway.News Subscription at 09:28PM

Federal Judge in Harper Lee Lawsuit Gives Scott Rudin 15 Days to Film Broadway-Bound MOCKINGBIRD by Alexa Criscitiello

This week a federal court judge in New York City elevated the ongoing drama between Broadway producer Scott Rudin and the estate of late novelist, Harper Lee.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:18PM

Block Talk- Episode 59: RuPaul's Drag Race Season 10 RuCap Episode 6 by Michael Block

The panel is assembled and we're ready to tackle Drag Con! Zalika Parsons and I are here to break down the latest episode of Drag Race!To listen to the episode, visit iTunes or SoundCloud! A…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 09:18PM

Review: ‘Vietgone’ at Studio Theatre by John Stoltenberg

There is so much in this show to flip over, you could be dizzied by its delights. The fantastical story and kooky characters, the wicked humor and badass music, the frisky cast and musicians…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:16PM
Monday, April 30, 2018 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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WITCHCRAFT AND WIZARDRY by Matt Windman

This mega-musical is an inventive, crowd-pleasing spectacle full of dazzling special effects.

SOURCE: Theater News Online at 08:54PM

Powerhouse Museum to completely relocate to Parramatta by Arts Review

The Powerhouse Museum will completely relocate to stunning new premises in Parramatta and accommodate Australia’s largest and most advanced planetarium, the NSW Government has announced. …

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 08:47PM

Raw Street Productions presents Bert V. Royal’s ‘Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead’

Young South Philly company Raw Street Productions stages Bert V. Royal’s 'Dog Sees God,' playing the 'Peanuts' parody for more than laughs. Mark Cofta reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 08:18PM
Monday, April 30, 2018 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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A MESS OF MANIACS by Brian Scott Lipton

There is a lot going on in this clever, well-written work by David Ives.

SOURCE: Theater News Online at 07:54PM

Broadway: April is a Cruel Month with Declining Receipts and “Margaritaville” Headed for the Drink by Roger Friedman

April has not been a great month for Broadway, which announces the Tony nominees tomorrow morning. After increases since the end of Categories: Featured Theater(Read more...)

SOURCE: ShowBiz 411 at 07:32PM

Rubens painting that fooled the Met goes up for sale

Artwork sold for $626,000 in 2013 has estimate of £3m-£5m at Christies

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 07:01PM

Paul Johnson: Producers beware – don’t get stung by venues’ extra charges by Paul Johnson

The age when producers could rely on a box-office split as a reliable indicator of earnings is long gone. Paul Johnson warns

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:01PM
Monday, April 30, 2018 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Bryonha Marie Parham of Prince of Broadway by Broadway.com

Bryonha Marie Parham stops by Broadway.com HQ to chat about Prince of Broadway, including the new cast recording, and more with Paul Wontorek. 

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:54PM

DISNEY CUTS ‘FROZEN’ PRICES by Philip Boroff

EXCLUSIVE: Maybe Frozen isn’t critic-proof after all. Following mixed reviews and turmoil in the secondary market, Disney has been slashing prices for the musical — one of the mo…

SOURCE: Broadway Journal at 06:44PM

Nine Night, National Theatre review - Jamaican family drama full of spirit by Aleks.sierz

New comedy about a West-Indian wake is lively, but a bit undercookedThe good news about so-called black drama on British stages is that it has broken out of its gangland violence ghetto and …

SOURCE: theartsdesk.com at 06:42PM

Review:Travesties at curtainup.com/ by Elyse Sommer

A deliciously song and dance infused revival of Tom Stoppard's absurdist farce

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 06:41PM

Not So Hot Stuff: ‘Summer: The Donna Summer Musical’ by Matthew Wexler

A catalog of hits can't save this musical biopic about the Queen of Disco.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 06:36PM

How AI Might Make The Vatican's Amazing Archives Accessible by Artsjournal

The Vatican Secret Archive isn’t much use to modern scholars, because it’s so inaccessible. Of those 53 miles, just a few millimeters’ worth of pages have been scanned and made availab…

SOURCE: The Atlantic Subscription at 06:33PM

Broadway Box Office: These Shows Could Use Some Tony Attention by Gordon Cox

“Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,” “Frozen,” and “Mean Girls” are ready to make a splash in the 2018 Tony nominations Tuesday morning — but those …

SOURCE: Variety at 06:06PM

Don't Forget! Tune In Tomorrow for the Tony Nominations -LIVE at 8:30am on BroadwayWorld! by BroadwayWorld

The 72nd Annual Tony Award Nominations will be announced tomorrow, May 1, from the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center. The Tony Nominations can be viewed LIVE …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:06PM
Monday, April 30, 2018 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Tony Awards 2018: Three things to watch for when nominations are announced Tuesday by Jessica Gelt

With one of Broadway’s biggest days just around the corner, speculation over this year’s Tony Award nominations is peaking. Will there be any surprises in the best musical category, wher…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 05:55PM

2018 Regional Theatre Tony Award Goes to Off-Off-Broadway's La MaMa E.T.C. by Andy Lefkowitz

The Tony Awards administration committee has announced that off-off-Broadway company La MaMa E.T.C. (Experimental Theatre Club) has been named the recipient of the 2018 Regional Theatre Tony…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:48PM

Odds & Ends: Ben Platt & Dear Evan Hansen Cast Win Daytime Emmy Award & More by Broadway.com

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today and this weekend. Ben Platt & Dear Evan Hansen Cast Win Daytime Emmy Award The talented original cast of Dear Evan Hanse…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:48PM

Avengers Sets New All-Time Opening Weekend Box Office Record - $630 Million by Artsjournal

Internationally, Infinity War dislodged Jurassic World ($316.7M) at No. 2 (that movie also had China at open). In comps that did not include China at the bow, Infinity War‘s overseas start…

SOURCE: Deadline at 05:24PM

What Larry Harvey Created With Burning Man by Artsjournal

Burning Man is far, far, far from perfect. It’s still mostly hedonistic (with some awesome exceptions) and corny at times. It’s very white (The Root and The Guardian have both done great…

SOURCE: The Daily Beast at 05:24PM

One Playwright Takes On the Voices of William Inge and Tennessee Williams in New Memory Play by Ruthie Fierberg

Philip Dawkin takes audiences into the scandalous rendezvous between two of American theatre’s legendary writers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:15PM

2018 Michael Merritt Awards And Design Exposition by Bt

The 25th Annual Merritt Awards for Excellence in Design and Collaboration will take place on Monday, May 14th, 2017 at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre. 5:00pm-10:00pm Broadway, film, televi…

SOURCE: Collective Leverage at 05:12PM

Broadway Box Office Slips 13% Despite Pottermania, Simmering ‘Summer’ by Dade Hayes

Overall Broadway grosses fell 13% from the prior week, to $35,335,327, even though Harry Potter and the Cursed Child surged and Summer simmered in its debut commercial week. Figures from th…

SOURCE: Deadline at 05:11PM

SITI Company and Ann Hamilton set sail for Virginia Woolf's 'To the Lighthouse' by Charles McNulty

Theatergoers, divided into small groups, are guided to different parts of UCLA's Royce Hall, where Woolf’s 1927 novel, one of the glories of literary modernism, is summoned in a theatrical…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 05:10PM

La MaMa to Receive 2018 Regional Theatre Tony by American Theatre Editors

The Off-Off-Broadway institution will receive $25,000 as part of the prize.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:08PM

Review: Legends Take to the Stage by Michael Block

By Michael Blockphoto by Michael BlockWhen you can bring two icons together in one room, it's bound to be a remarkable evening you won't forget. Legends of drag Sherry Vine and Joey Arias un…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 05:06PM

SITI Company and Ann Hamilton set sail for Virginia Woolf's 'To the Lighthouse' by Charles McNulty

Theatergoers, divided into small groups, are guided to different parts of UCLA's Royce Hall, where Woolf's 1927 novel, one of the glories of literary modernism, is summoned in a theatrical s…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 05:05PM

VIDEO: On This Day, April 30- Dolly Parton's 9 TO 5 Punches In for its Broadway Run! by Alexa Criscitiello

On this day in 2009, Dolly Parton's 9 to 5 officially punched the Broadway time clock on its opening night at the Marriott Marquis.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:04PM
Monday, April 30, 2018 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Did Springsteen bungle a chance at a Best Musical Tony Award? by Bobby Olivier | Nj Advance Media For Nj.com

Here's why you won't see 'Springsteen on Broadway' in the Tony Awards nominees list

SOURCE: NJ.com at 04:55PM

Full Casting Announced for Idina Menzel-Led World Premiere Skintight by Andy Lefkowitz

Casting is complete for Skintight, a new play by Joshua Harmon making its world premiere with Roundabout Theatre Company this spring. Tony winner Idina Menzel stars in the previously announc…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:42PM

NEWS: Final cast details are confirmed for Calendar Girls The Musical tour by Press Releases

The new cast of Calendar Girls The Musical met for the first time with the original Calendar Girls themselves in the village of Burnsall in the Yorkshire Dales today.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 04:28PM

Grosses Analysis: Donna Summer Bio-Musical Summer Breaks $1 Million by Ryan McPhee

Five additional shows from the 2017–2018 season earned seven figures as Tony Award nominations approach.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:24PM

The Phantom of the Opera Will Offer Creating the Magic Events for 2,500 NYC Public School Students by Andrew Gans

The Broadway hit will partner with Inside Broadway for the May 22 programs.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:24PM

Broadway Theater Review: St. Joan by Lauren Yarger

Condola Rashad. Photo: Joan MarcusSaint JoanBy George Bernard ShawDirected by Daniel SullivanManhattan Theatre ClubThrough June 10By Lauren YargerGeorge Bernard Shaw's Saint Joan, which doe…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 04:24PM

Leonard Bernstein And His Struggle For A New American Music by Artsjournal

This August will mark Leonard Bernstein’s 100th birthday. The centenary celebrations started last August and are worldwide. The Bernstein estate counts more than 2,000 events on six contin…

SOURCE: www.weeklystandard.com at 04:18PM

Will Brittain, Stephen Carrasco, Eli Gelb & More Join Idina Menzel in SKINTIGHT by BroadwayWorld

Roundabout Theatre Company Todd Haimes, Artistic DirectorCEO has just announced the complete cast of the world-premiere production of SKINTIGHT, by Roundabout Underground alumnus Joshua Harm…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:12PM

Blessed Unrest’s This Is Modern Art to Debut Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

The controversial show is based on the 2010 tagging of the Art Institute of Chicago by an underground graffiti crew.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:10PM

Rental Space Availability at the Greenhouse Theater Center by Bt

Almost fully booked. Only a few slots remain for 2018. We are offering the following dates and theaters at a discounted rate.Upstairs 190 seat main stage theater fully bookedDownstairs 195 s…

SOURCE: Collective Leverage at 04:06PM

Grace Jones, Donna Summer, and the Power of Disco by Michael Schulman

Michael Schulman reviews two new projects about Grace Jones and Donna Summer—the bio-musical “Summer,” and the documentary “Grace Jones: Bloodlight and Bami.”

SOURCE: The New Yorker Subscription at 04:00PM

See Who's Joining Tony Winner Idina Menzel in Skintight Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

The newest play by Significant Other and Admissions playwright Joshua Harmon finds its complete cast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:00PM

The 5 Stages of Tony Nominations Day by Ruthie Fierberg

In theatre GIF form, of course.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:00PM

Illustrated Screenplay for Terrence McNally Documentary Every Act of Life to Be Published by Adam Hetrick

The film about the Tony-winning playwright premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival April 23.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:00PM
Monday, April 30, 2018 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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New York’s La MaMa to Receive Tony Award for Regional Theater by Gordon Cox

La MaMa E.T.C., the downtown Manhattan theater that was one of the major birthplaces of the Off Off Broadway scene, will receive the 2018 Regional Theater Tony Award. Founded by the late Ell…

SOURCE: Variety at 03:59PM

Three Laureates of the Sphinx Competition Perform at Zankel Hall May 3 by Harry Haskell

The Detroit-based Sphinx Organization promotes diversity in the arts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:54PM

La MaMa E.T.C. to Receive 2018 Regional Theatre Tony Award

The 2018 award will go to the influential company that helped give birth to the Off Off Broadway movement.

SOURCE: Tony Awards at 03:54PM

Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 4/29/18 by BroadwayWorld

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 4292018.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:48PM

Waitress Star Katharine McPhee Channel's Her Inner Jenna Hunterson on The Chew by TV News Desk

Katharine McPhee and Clinton Kelly celebrate their Scottish heritage with Scottish Shortbread with Strawberry Rhubarb Jam. Katharine recently made her Broadway debut as Jenna in Waitress and…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:48PM

Go Behind-the-Scenes at THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA with Creating the Magic Event by BroadwayWorld

On May 22 leading NYC arts education nonprofit Inside Broadway Executive Director, Michael Presser and the Broadway production of The Phantom of the Opera will present a special Creating the…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:48PM

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Weekly Grosses Analysis - 4/30 by Bww Special

Welcome to this week's edition of BroadwayWorld's exclusive WEEKLY GROSSES ANALYSIS Read on for all the weekly grosses statistics for the movers and shakers from the latest grosses, for the …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:48PM

La MaMa E.T.C. to Receive 2018 Regional Theatre Tony Award by BroadwayWorld

Tony Awards Administration Committee has announced that based on the recommendation by the American atre Critics Association, that La MaMa E.T.C. Experimental atre Club in New York City, NY,…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:48PM

Why Newsies Became a Hit Broadway Musical—According to Alan Menken by Ruthie Fierberg

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Alan Menken shares stories from his early composing days with Howard Ashman, plus stories about Little Shop of Horrors, Beauty and the Beast, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:46PM

Writers Theatre announces casting for 2018-19 season by Kt Hawbaker

On Monday, Writers Theatre announced casting for its previously introduced 2018-19 season, which includes productions of Shakespeare’s “Twelth Night”, August Wilson’s “Ma Rainey’…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 03:45PM

New York’s La MaMa Will Receive 2018 Regional Theatre Tony Award by Ryan McPhee

The theatre company becomes the second New York organization to receive the honor.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:40PM

Broadway Grosses: Summer: the Donna Summer Musical Works Hard for the Money, Surpasses One Million Dollars by Broadway.com

Broadway served up a crowd-pleasing new bio-show when Summer: the Donna Summer Musical celebrated a glittering opening night at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre last week. The new tuner following t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:36PM

Laura Michelle Kelly Joins New Musical The Royal Family of Broadway; More Barrington Stage Casting Announced by Andy Lefkowitz

Olivier winner and Broadway veteran Laura Michelle Kelly has signed on to play the role of Julie in The Royal Family of Broadway, a world premiere musical adaptation of The Royal Family…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:36PM

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Weekly Grosses Analysis - 4/30

Welcome to this week's edition of BroadwayWorld's exclusive WEEKLY GROSSES ANALYSIS - read on for all the weekly grosses statistics for the movers and shakers from the latest grosses, for th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:36PM

Opéra Bastille Cancels Additional Performances Following Technical Malfunction, Reschedules May Reopening by Playbill Staff

Performances of the opera Parsifal and the ballet Roméo et Juliette at Opéra Bastille were canceled beginning April 26.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:14PM

London Theater Review: Timely Drama ‘The Writer’ With Romola Garai by Gordon Cox

“The Writer” has split the critics — as proper writing probably should. Some have dismissed Ella Hickson’s new play at the Almeida Theatre, about a frustrated female playwr…

SOURCE: Variety at 03:13PM

Music And Character And Rethinking Prison In Georgia by Artsjournal

Walker State Prison, home to about 400 inmates, is unique among Georgia prisons. In 2011, the facility became the testing ground for the Georgia Department of Corrections’ new Faith and Ch…

SOURCE: www.apnews.com at 03:12PM

Who is comedian Michelle Wolf? – video

Comedian Michelle Wolf’s speech at the White House correspondents’ dinner on Saturday, in which she roasted press secretary Sarah Sanders, has divided opinion. While Sean Spicer describe…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:06PM
Monday, April 30, 2018 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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VIDEO: Chris Mann & Shoshana Bean Team Up for Their Take on Timberlake! by Stage Tube

A Phantom and an Elphaba walk into a recording studio... Find out what happened when Chris Man and Shoshana Bean joined forces to sing Justin Timberlake's 'Say Something.'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:54PM

BWW TV Exclusive: Jai'Len Josey, Zach Adkins & More Sing Out for Baldwin Wallace at Broadway Sessions! by Ben Cameron

Baldwin Wallace has a long and storied history of producing tremendous theatrical talents. We very proud of our relationship with BW and were thrilled to welcome a new batch ofmega stars to …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:54PM

Chicago Theater Review: UNTIL THE FLOOD (Goodman) by Lawrence Bommer

A GLOBAL FLASHPOINT BECOMES A THEATRICAL FLASHFLOOD Until the Flood lasts only 70 minutes. But its concentrated running time delivers a devastating drama. A ton of truth-telling now on tour…

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 02:51PM

NEA Chair Jane Chu Is Stepping Down by American Theatre Editors

She will leave the agency in June, at the conclusion of her four-year term.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:50PM

Stage Left Theatre will have no mainstage programming in 2018-19 season by Kt Hawbaker

On Monday, Stage Left Theatre announced that plans for any 2018-19 mainstage programming are on hold. According to the company, the pause comes amid a major leadership change. Stage Left’s…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 02:50PM

What Happened to the 2017-2018 Theater Season? by Sandi Durell

    By Barbara & Scott Siegel   Part 1: The Musicals…   This is the first of a series of columns devoted to the 2017-2018 NYC theater season. It isn’t about what …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 02:29PM

The Great Leap, Starring Tony Winner BD Wong, Extends Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

Lauren Yee's play, directed by Taibi Magar, will play an additional week at Atlantic Theater Company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:22PM

Cast Complete for St. Louis Muny’s Singin’ in the Rain, Starring Corbin Bleu by Andrew Gans

The summer production at the outdoor venue will begin performances June 27.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:12PM

Pandora Does A Big Study, And Guess What? Listeners Hate Ads by Artsjournal2

It's a fine line, and it's very easy to get it all wrong: "Too many ads can motivate users to pay for an ad-free version, but push many more to listen less or abandon the service. The study …

SOURCE: www.wired.com at 02:12PM

Are We Really Facebook's Product? by Artsjournal

Behind the aphorism’s sudden ubiquity lies a long and surprising history—one that yields a fresh perspective on our present technocultural moment. It suggests that Facebook’s business …

SOURCE: slate.com at 02:12PM

Is Technology Going To Make Long-Imagined Utopias Real? by Artsjournal

At the beginning of the 21st century, a new world is emerging. Not since Marx identified the manufacturing plants of Manchester as the blueprint for the new capitalist society has there been…

SOURCE: aeon.co at 02:12PM

Photo Coverage: Stephanie J. Block's LIVE FROM LINCOLN CENTER Concert Airs on PBS This Friday, May 4 by TV News Desk

Show-stopping, two-time Tony-nominated performer Stephanie J. Block unleashes her immense voice and bold charisma for an unforgettable night of career spanning songs in the Appel Room. Andre…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:04PM

Review Roundup: What Did The Critics Think of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR At The Lyric Opera in Chicago? by BroadwayWorld

The North American premiere of Timothy Sheader's explosiveOlivier Award-winning production ofAndrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's rock operaJesus Christ Superstaropens at Lyrictonight, April 2…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:04PM

AMERICAN THEATRE WING CENTENNIAL GALA Featuring Stokes Mitchell, Headley, Osnes, and More Now Streaming by BroadwayWorld

Broadway favorites Natalie Cortez, Evie Dolan, Santino Fontana, Heather Headley, Rebecca Luker, Norm Lewis, Beth Malone, Howard McGillin, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Laura Osnes, Taylor Trensch a…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:04PM

Spies, assassins and strip clubs: death of Alexander Litvinenko adapted for stage by Vanessa Thorpe

Award-winning playwright Lucy Prebble tells how Guardian writer Luke Harding’s account of the 2006 murder inspired her new dramaWhen Lucy Prebble tackled financial fraud and the collapse o…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:04PM

Theatre project by learning disabled artists tackles isolation and austerity by Saba Salman

Madhouse re:exit reflects on the impact of funding cuts and suggests that the institutional approach to care can lingerA new arts project developed and performed by autistic artists or those…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:04PM

5 Biggest Questions About This Year’s Tony Nominations by Gordon Cox

Harry Potter, Tina Fey, Denzel Washington, Panic! at the Disco: They could all end up sitting in the same room in six weeks, because they’re all contenders for nominations for the 201…

SOURCE: Variety at 02:03PM

INTERVIEW: Spotlight On… Voices from the Deep’s Kheira Bey by Emma Clarendon

Kheira Bey is about to star in Voices from the Deep at the King’s Head Theatre. She spoke to Love London Love Culture’s editor Emma Clarendon about what to expect from the show…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 02:00PM

#OldHeadshotDay: How Many Celebrities Do You Recognize?

Social media exploded recently with a charming trend: actors sharing their outdated headshots. The old photographs offer a cute (and sometimes cringe-worthy) glimpse into the lives and caree…

SOURCE: Backstage at 02:00PM
Monday, April 30, 2018 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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The Public Announces Cast for FIRE IN DREAMLAND; Kyle Beltran, Enver Gjokaj and More by BroadwayWorld

The Public Theater Artistic Director, Oskar Eustis Executive Director, Patrick Willingham announced complete casting today for the New York premiere of FIRE IN DREAMLAND, written by Rinne Gr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:54PM

VIDEO: WICKED Performs for Jerad Bortz at the EASTER BONNET COMPETITION by Stage Tube

Humor, hope and heart were at the core of the performances at the 32nd annual Easter Bonnet Competition. Wicked dedicated their performance to cast member Jerad Bortz and his husband Steven …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:54PM

'King Hedley II' gets new starting date at August Wilson House by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The opening of "King Hedley II" at the August Wilson House has been rescheduled for May 11, after cancellations of weekend performances April 27-29. The Pittsburgh Playwrights Thea…

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 01:54PM

Now Casting: World premiere ASL/Spoken English love story “Arrival & Departure” at Fountain Theatre by Fountaintheatre

The Fountain Theatre is now accepting submissions from hearing actors for the world premiere of Arrival & Departure, a funny and poignant new play written and directed by Stephen Sachs t…

SOURCE: intimateexcellent.wordpress.com at 01:49PM

‘Snow Child’ at Arena Stage fails to melt hearts by Peter Marks

A new musical based on a tale of the frozen north better suited for fifth-graders.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 01:48PM

Off-Broadway Theater Review: Mlima's Tale -- TOP PICK by Lauren Yarger

 Sahr Ngaujaht. Photo: Joan MarcusMlima's TaleBy Lynn NottageDirected by Jo BonneyThe Public TheaterExtended through June 3By Lauren YargerPulitzer-Prize winner Lynn Nottage (Ruined; Sw…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 01:43PM

Why Phylicia Rashad Will Never Direct Herself by American Theatre Editors

She is directing two productions back to back; here's how she chooses her projects.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:39PM

2018 Tony Awards: Competitive lead acting races pit Broadway newcomers against seasoned veterans by Sam Eckmann

According to our official Tony Awards odds, three of the four lead acting races at the 2018 Tony Awards are among the most competitive in recent memory. Only Lead Actress in a Play looks lik…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 01:36PM

Off Broadway: Carey Mulligan Will Bring UK Play to Tiny Greenwich Village Theater for 5 Weeks This Summer by Roger Friedman

Tony and Oscar nominee Carey Mulligan is coming to off Broadway. Mulligan will bring the play “Boys & Girls” to the tiny Categories: Featured Theater(Read more...)

SOURCE: ShowBiz 411 at 01:33PM

'Until the Flood': Dael Orlandersmith voices the feelings that came after the facts in Ferguson by Chris Jones

In 2015, the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis commissioned actor-writer Dael Orlandersmith — a warm-hearted and gregarious performer whose work I’ve been watching since her appearance here…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 01:30PM

Read Reviews for Jesus Christ Superstar at Lyric Opera of Chicago by Adam Hetrick

The Olivier-winning Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre production of the Andrew Lloyd Webber-Tim Rice musical will launch a U.S. tour next year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:28PM

Carey Mulligan Sets New York Stage Return in Solo Play by Matilda Scribe Dennis Kelly by Andy Lefkowitz

Tony and Oscar nominee Carey Mulligan will lead the off-Broadway transfer of Girls & Boys, a new solo play by Tony and Olivier winner Dennis Kelly (Matilda) arriving this spring at the M…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:24PM

Skylar Astin, Betsy Wolfe & Michael Urie to Lead How to Succeed... at the Kennedy Center by Andy Lefkowitz

Skylar Astin will rise to the top of the business ladder this spring. The stage-and-screen star has been announced to take on the central role of J. Pierrepont Finch in the Kennedy…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:24PM

Rebecca Naomi Jones & More to Lead New Play About Hurricane Sandy at the Public Theater by Andy Lefkowitz

Talented stage alums Rebecca Naomi Jones, Kyle Beltran and Enver Gjokaj have been announced as stars of the Public Theater's upcoming New York premiere play Fire in Dreamland, written by…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:24PM

Review: The Mobile Unit’s ‘Henry V’ Entertains and Inspires a New Generation by Megan Wrappe

By Megan Wrappe, Contributing Writer, April 30, 2018 The Public Theater’s production of Henry V, as directed by Robert O’Hara, truly opened my eyes to the amazing world that Shakes…

SOURCE: www.zealnyc.com at 01:20PM

Windrush story with a happy ending: Phoenix Dance Theatre, London

The timely premiere of a loose-limbed new piece formed part of a triple bill

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Ross Harris: Face, Barbican, London — a rich emotional portrait

The composer’s collection of symphonic songs and choruses was inspired by unlikely source material

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 01:15PM

Belonging review at Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff – ‘a moving play about dementia’ by Jafar Iqbal

What separates Belonging from other recent plays about dementia is its focus on the wider social problem. The company has spent years

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 01:08PM

Anna Meredith, Queen Elizabeth Hall, London — meaty and flavoursome music

The composer voyaged boldly into the realm where rock meets classical

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 01:07PM

'Can-Can' at Broadway Pitman: Energetic, with great song and dance, but dated

"Can-Can," through May 13 at the Broadway Theatre of Pitman, N.J., is done with energy, with some good costumes, some great songs, and good performances, especially Angie Fennell as La Mome …

SOURCE: Philly.com at 01:06PM

The Prudes, Royal Court Theatre, London — sexual politics in the age of #MeToo

Anthony Neilson’s new drama is a playful examination of liberal male guilt

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 01:06PM

Too Long, O Lord, Too Long: ‘Saint Joan’ by Matthew Wexler

Condola Rashad stars in a new production of Bernard Shaw's classic play. Directed by Daniel Sullivan.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 01:06PM

Marin Theatre Company Names Antoinette Nwandu and Audrey Cefaly 2017 Play Prize Winners by American Theatre Editors

Each writer will receive a cash prize and have a play developed at the Bay Area company.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:04PM

Review: new musical Snow Child at Arena Stage by Meaghan Hannan Davant

Arena Stage’s world-premiere musical Snow Child tries to be many things at once—the personal story of a married couple struggling to cope with the loss of a child; a fairy tale incorpora…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 01:04PM

The Baltimore Museum Of Art's Plan To "Correct The Historic Record" By Deaccessioning by Artsjournal

“The decision to do this rests very strongly on my commitment to rewrite the postwar canon,” Baltimore Museum of Art director Christopher Bedford told artnet News. And while institutions…

SOURCE: news.artnet.com at 01:04PM

Three Tall Women's Laurie Metcalf On Her Camera Phobia, Oscars Experience, and Love of the Stage by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony winner and Oscar nominee shares the story of her childhood start in performing and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:03PM

Alexander Hawkins, Café Oto, London — percussive splats and murmurations

The pianist’s free-form duet with Evan Parker was followed by a five-way musical conversation

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 01:03PM

Broadway’s Bandstand Headed for Cinemas by Mark A. Robinson

Last season’s Tony Award-winning musical Bandstand is headed for the cinemas this summer for a special two-night event. Featuring the Tony-winning choreographer of Andy Blankenbuehler, the…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 01:02PM

DOWN UNDER: Opera Australia’s Tosca in Melbourne by Simon Parris

Melbourne welcomes sumptuous soprano Latonia Moore in a glorious performance, as Opera Australia revives its spectacular production of Tosca.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PM

Everything NYC Dancers Need to Know 4/30–5/6

Happy May, dancers! Can you believe how quickly we’re dancing through this year? We’ve gathered some exciting auditions, including the fabulous “Sleep No More,” as we…

SOURCE: Backstage at 01:00PM
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Five Acting Tony Award Nominations We’re Hoping To See Tomorrow

God I hope they get it, I hope they get it.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 12:57PM

Laura Michelle Kelly, Chip Zien, Debra Jo Rupp Join Line-Up for Barrington Stage's 2018 Season! by BroadwayWorld

Barrington Stage Company BSC, the award-winning theatre in the Berkshires Pittsfield, MA under the leadership of Artistic Director Julianne Boyd, is pleased to announce initial casting for t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:54PM

Dara O Briain review – Mock the Week star delivers big-hitting comedy by Brian Logan

Cliffs Pavilion, SouthendO Briain mines his public status, midlife hypochondria and the march of technology for his new show Voice of ReasonPlymouth, Dubai, Oslo – the locations of three c…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:54PM

John Stride obituary by Michael Coveney

Founder member of the Old Vic company who lit up the London stage in the 1960s and 70s and starred in the TV series The Main ChanceJohn Stride, who has died aged 81, was a golden boy of the …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:54PM

Love, Labour and 80s indie: the personal gets political for Luke Wright by Atiha Sen Gupta

Delivered entirely in verse, Wright’s coming-of-age tale Frankie Vah is set in Thatcher’s Britain but the debate is as relevant as ever What happens if you love your parents but loathe t…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:54PM

Absolute Hell at the National Theatre, London – review round-up by Fergus Morgan

Rodney Ackland’s The Pink Room was smashed to smithereens by critics when it premiered in 1952, effectively stopping Ackland’s successful playwriting career

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:49PM

In the Moment: ‘Iron & Coal’ Creator Calls His Work an Ode to a Ravaged Soul (at Strathmore) by David Siegel

How does anyone cope with the unthinkable: Whether the unthinkable is The Holocaust, The Killing Fields, chemical bombs dropped on children, slavery or lynchings. How does one survive even s…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:48PM

Review: Absolute Hell at the National Theatre by Alice Saville

The inadequacy of language: Alice Saville on Rodney Ackland's sprawling epic of post-war London nightlife. The post Review: Absolute Hell at the National Theatre appeared first on Exeunt Mag…

SOURCE: exeuntmagazine.com at 12:48PM

Industry Ticket Offers by Bt

Guards at the Taj - Steppenwolf Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted, is offering $20 tickets for performances: May 31 at 7:30pm; June 1 at 7:30pm; June 2 at 3pm; June 3 at 3pm; …

SOURCE: Collective Leverage at 12:48PM

2018 Tony Awards nominations preview: ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,’ ‘The Band’s Visit’ will dominate by Sam Eckmann

Nominations for the 2018 Tony Awards will be announced at 8:30 a.m. ET on Tuesday, May 1. After a slew of last-minute eligibility decisions from the administration committee that oversees th…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 12:45PM

Broadway Theater Review: Travesties by Lauren Yarger

TravestiesBy Tom StoppardDirected by Patrick MarberRoundabout Theatre CompanyThrough June 17By Lauren YargerThe first scene of Tom Stoppard's Travesties, getting a Broadway run by Roundabout…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 12:43PM

Skylar Astin, Betsy Wolfe, Michael Urie, and More to Lead Kennedy Center's HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING by BroadwayWorld

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announces the creative team and initial casting for the Broadway Center Stage production ofHow to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:42PM

BWW Album Review: Kate Rockwell Embraces Her Roots by Amanda Prahl

Kate Rockwell has made a career out of the peppy, poppy musicals that have been the hallmark of the past decade of Broadway, most recently as the hilarious ditzy Karen Smith in Mean Girls. B…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:42PM

GIRLS AND BOYS, Starring Carey Mulligan, Will Transfer to New York This June by BroadwayWorld

BAFTA Award winner and Academy amp Tony Award nominee Carey Mulliganwill bring her critically acclaimed starring performance in Girls amp Boys, the shattering new play by Dennis Kelly and di…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:42PM

Meet the Cast of THE BOYS IN THE BAND- Now in Previews! by Julie Musbach

Directed byJoe Mantelloand produced by RyanMurphy and DavidStone,The Boys in the Bandwill play a strictly limited 15-week Broadway engagement at the Booth Theatre, beginning previews today, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:42PM

Tickets Now Available For The 9th Annual Lilly Awards by BroadwayWorld

The 9th Annual Lilly Awards Ceremony, which honours the accomplishments of women working in the American theatre, will take place on Monday, May 21st, 2018, at the Minetta Lane Theatre.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:42PM

Will Swenson, Laura Michelle Kelly, Chip Zien, More Set for Barrington’s The Royal Family by Andrew Gans

William Finn and Rachel Sheinkin’s new musical will begin performances in June at the Massachusetts venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42PM

2018 Tonys predictions: Complete odds for 72nd annual Tony Awards nominations by Paul Sheehan

Looking for a handy cheat sheet before entering your predictions for the 2018 Tony Awards nominations? The nominations will be announced on May 1 with the ceremony set for June 10. Take a lo…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 12:40PM

Carey Mulligan to star in New York transfer of Girls and Boys by Matthew Hemley

Girls and Boys starring Carey Mulligan is to transfer to New York. The Royal Court production, written by Dennis Kelly, will run

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:36PM

Watch Sneak Peek of The Cher Show’s Stephanie J. Block in Solo PBS Concert by Andrew Gans

The Falsettos and Wicked star’s concert was filmed in December.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36PM

Rebecca Naomi Jones, Kyle Beltran, and Enver Gjokaj Tapped for Public’s Fire in Dreamland by Olivia Clement

The new play by Rinne Groff will premiere at The Public Theater Off-Broadway this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM

How John Leguizamo Got (Even More) Woke by Lee Seymour

Fresh off his fourth Broadway hit, the Tony nominee reflects on how life has changed under the 45th President.

SOURCE: Forbes at 12:32PM

Carey Mulligan’s Confusingly Plural One-Woman Show Girls & Boys Is Coming to New York by Jackson McHenry

Soon you will be able to see Carey Mulligan in New York, and later listen to Carey Mulligan if you don’t have the chance to be there in person. Audible, which previously produced Billy Cru…

SOURCE: Vulture at 12:30PM

Carey Mulligan to Reprise Solo Performance in Girls & Boys Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

Audible will bring the acclaimed Royal Court production to the Minetta Lane Theatre this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:29PM

American Theatre Wing Centennial Concert, With Heather Headley, Tony Bennett, Laura Osnes, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Comes to BroadwayHD by Adam Hetrick

The concert features songs from Company, Fun Home, A Chorus Line, West Side Story, The Phantom of the Opera, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:26PM

Windrush: Movement of the People review at Peacock Theatre, London – ‘timely new work’ by Rachel Elderkin

Windrush: Movement of the People is the timely new full length work by Phoenix Dance Theatre. Choreographed by artistic director Sharon Watson,

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:25PM

Hershey Felder announces one-night-only 'Great American Songbook Sing-along' by Kt Hawbaker

Warm up your pipes — Hershey Felder Presents recently announced “Hershey Felder’s Great American Songbook Sing-Along,” a one-night musical event to be held on May 12 at 7:30 p.m. at …

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 12:20PM

The Fans Have Spoken! The Top 10 Broadway Debuts That Deserve 2018 Tony Awards Recognition by Lindsey Sullivan

Broadway biggest night day is upon us! As previously reported, Waitress star Katharine McPhee will reunite with her fellow Smash vet, Tony winner Leslie Odom Jr., to reveal the 201…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:18PM

Watch a Quintet of Hamilton Elizas Sing Lin-Manuel Miranda's First Version of 'Burn' by Broadway.com

The latest #Hamildrop is here. Lin-Manuel Miranda has offered up his initial draft of the stirring Hamilton song "Burn," Eliza Hamilton's second-act showstopper. Tony winner Mi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:18PM

The Broadway.com Show: Jimmy Buffett Talks Bringing His Tunes to Broadway in Escape to Margaritaville by Broadway.com

Escape to Margaritaville music man Jimmy Buffett is just a Broadway baby!

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:18PM

All or Nothing announces an early West End closing

The mod musical, which was written by Carol Harrison and is based on the 1960s band the Small Faces, has announced that it will be closing earlier than expected this May. 

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 12:11PM

Skylar Astin, Betsy Wolfe, and Michael Urie to Star in Kennedy Center’s How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying by Ryan McPhee

The Pulitzer-winning 1961 musical will play the D.C. venue June 6–10 as part of the Broadway Center Stage series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

The Grief of Antigone/The Diary of One Who Vanished review at Omnibus, London – ‘works a treat’ by George Hall

The poems on which Janacek based his song-cycle The Diary of One Who Vanished were published in a Czech newspaper in 1916.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:05PM

For King and Country showrunner Lauren Reed: ‘The audience leads the action. We have to be prepared for anything’ by Fergus Morgan

Lauren Reed is showrunner of Second World War drama For King and Country, which allows its audience to decide the direction of

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:00PM

‘It’s the dance that’s the star of the show’: STRICTLY BALLROOM THE MUSICAL – West End ★★★★ by Olivia Mitchell

It’s time to escape the grey for the colour-filled dance hall of Strictly Ballroom. Bogo Pogo your way to the Piccadilly Theatre for a spectacularly sparkly experience.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PM

The Men of Off-Broadway's Afterglow Give Broadway A Cheeky Sendup for Tony Noms

Just in time for Tony noms, the guys of off-Broadway's hit play Afterglow put their spin on some iconic Broadway shows.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 12:00PM
Monday, April 30, 2018 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Look, Blockbuster Shows Don't, And Can't, Solve Museum Attendance Problems by Artsjournal2

A blockbuster strategy has two basic, and massive, problems, one being that people who come for blockbusters simply don't return for anything else. (The other is, basically, marketing costs.…

SOURCE: news.artnet.com at 11:54AM

Digital Art On Your Wall By Subscription by Artsjournal

Meural is one of the more notable startups in the digital art subscription space. For hardware that is ultimately just a high-end digital photo frame, the companies are more focused on the i…

SOURCE: techcrunch.com at 11:54AM

Keegan’s next season packs two big musicals in its 7 show adult season, and 2 shows for kids by Tim Treanor

Keegan’s 2018-2019 season will begin next September with a reprise — of John Strand’s Lincolnesque, which Keegan first ran in 2009. A young Congressional aide, desperate to…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 11:48AM

INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - April 30th - Carousel And The Iceman Cometh Top Growth! by Alan Henry

The top growing current Broadway musicals were Carousel 165.55, The Band's Visit 11.08, Summer 10.51, Mean Girls 3.60 and My Fair Lady 3.41. The top growing current Broadway plays were The I…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:48AM

‘A Quick 5’ with Vincent Lancisi by Mark Beachy

Vincent Lancisi is currently directing “True West” at Rep Stage in Columbia, Maryland. Vincent M. Lancisi founded Everyman Theatre in October of 1990 and has directed over 35 pro…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 11:45AM

Unleash the Burryman! Britain's weirdest folk rituals by Peter Ross

A fanatical folklorist has spent a lifetime cataloguing Britain’s strangest rites. He picks his five favourites, from blazing barrels and sacred pies to a May Day ceremony bigger than Chri…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:42AM

Composer Portraits Series: Frederic Rzewski by Jean Ballard Terepka

As a composer, Rzewski is no doubt best known for his astonishing 1975 piano work, "The People United Will Never Be Defeated." It will take another century of listening and assessment to kno…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 11:38AM

Gallery: Orlando Bloom And The Cast Of Killer Joe In Rehearsals by John

Orlando Bloom And The Cast Of Killer Joe In Rehearsals The post Gallery: Orlando Bloom And The Cast Of Killer Joe In Rehearsals appeared first on Official London Theatre.

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 11:37AM

FROZEN's Original Cast Recording To Be Released Digitally May 11 by BroadwayWorld

The Frozen Original Broadway Cast Recording will be on sale digitally by Walt Disney Records on Friday, May 11, 2018 at digital music services. The physical album will be available on Friday…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:36AM

VIDEO: MEAN GIRLS Writer Tina Fey Joins David Letterman On This Week's MY NEXT GUEST NEEDS NO INTRODUCTION by TV News Desk

In a first look for Friday's premiere of My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman, Tina Fey shows off her comedy chops in an off-the-cuff improv scene. Watch the preview belo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:36AM

Laura Osnes, Matt Doyle, And More Headline Jerome Robbins Centennial Concert At Feinstein's/54 Below by BroadwayWorld

Deborah Grace Winer continues her 3-part Feinstein's54 Below series of jewel box revues celebrating the Classic American Songbook on May 8th with A Jerome Robbins Centennial Concert hosted a…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:36AM

Rulings Roundup: Recap the Decisions of the Tony Awards Administration Committee from the 2017-18 Season! by BroadwayWorld

The Tony Awards Administration Committee has been meeting all year to discuss the eligibility of the 2017-18Broadway productions all leading up to Tuesdays big announcement... the Tony nomin…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:36AM

SWEENEY TODD Celebrates 500 Performances...and 4,500 Murders by BroadwayWorld

The Tooting Arts Club production of Sweeney Todd The Demon Barber of Fleet Street played its 500th performance last night, Sunday, April 29, at New York's Barrow Street Theatre 27 Barrow Str…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:36AM

YouTube Spiral: All of the Alan Menken Musical Tony Awards Performances

The New York Pops Gala honoring Alan Menken + Tony Award Nominations Eve = Menken at the Tonys.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 11:31AM

From She Loves Me to Fiddler on the Roof: Look Back at the Shows Sheldon Harnick Brought to Broadway by Hannah Vine

The Tony-winning Broadway lyricist celebrates his birthday April 30.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:31AM

New #Hamildrop of “First Burn” by Broadwaydirect

Arianna Afsar, Julia Harriman, Lexi Lawson, Rachelle Ann Go, and Shoba Narayan slay this month’s #Hamildrop. Listen to their rendition of “First Burn." The post New #Hamildrop of “…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 11:14AM

Come From Away’s Toronto run gets extension to January 2019 by Star Staff

Hit show adds 12 weeks to its run at the Royal Alexandra Theatre.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 11:14AM

Spamilton, The Hamilton Spoof, premieres at The Menier Chocolate Factory by John

The Menier Chocolate Factory today announces the UK première of Gerard Alessandrini’s Spamilton which opens at the theatre on 24 July, with previews from 12 July and runs until 8 Septembe…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 11:12AM

Let It Go! Release Date Set for Frozen Cast Recording by Andy Lefkowitz

Get ready to dance along to the beautiful music of Broadway's Frozen! Walt Disney Records has set a digital cast-album release date of May 11 with the musical's physical-album releas…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:12AM

James Graham's Thriller Ink, About Rupert Murdoch & the Making of The Sun, Will Play Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

On the heels of a celebrated run in London's West End, James Graham's Olivier-nominated play Ink, which follows the birth of England's most influential newspaper, will transfer t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:12AM

Kanye West’s Theatre of the Absurd by Frank Guan

Kanye West released two songs over the weekend. Both were terrible, albeit in different ways. Friday evening witnessed the arrival of “Lift Yourself,” where the artist responded to rap r…

SOURCE: Vulture at 11:06AM

Darlington’s Majestic Theatre closes leaving debts of £16k by Giverny Masso

Financial problems have forced Darlington’s Majestic Theatre to close, with the former owner leaving about £16,000 owed to theatre companies. The 400-seat

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:03AM

American Theatre Wing Centennial Concert by Barry Gordin

THE AMERICAN THEATRE WING CENTENNIAL GALA with Performances By Broadway Favorites Heather Headley, Norm Lewis, Brian Stokes Mitchell and more! NOW STREAMING on BroadwayHD Broadway favorit…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 11:01AM

Colchester’s Mercury teams up with publisher Josef Weinberger for playwriting prize by Giverny Masso

The Mercury Theatre in Colchester has teamed up with publishing house Josef Weinberger to relaunch a playwriting prize aimed at uncovering productions

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:00AM

‘Moments of stomach-tightening tension’: GUT – Touring ★★★ by Thom Dibdin

There are moments in Gut – presented by the Traverse in association with the National Theatre of Scotland – where it is difficult to breathe, such is the power of Frances Poet’s psycho…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM
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Theatres Trust awards £50,000 to fund building improvements for 10 small theatres by Simon Fearn

Venues including London’s Theatre 503 and the Tron Theatre in Glasgow are among 10 venues to be awarded up to £5,000 each to

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:58AM

We Can Time Travel review at Shoreditch Town Hall, London – ‘imaginative gig theatre’ by Francesca Peschier

We Can Time Travel is the latest piece of gig theatre from Dom Coyote, who created genre frontrunner Songs for the End

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:54AM

Frozen Sets Release Dates for Original Broadway Cast Recording by Ryan McPhee

The album, featuring an expanded orchestra, will be released digitally in May prior to a June physical release.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:53AM

Spamilton to Play London’s Menier Chocolate Factory by Olivia Clement

Gerard Alessandrini’s hit parody show will make its U.K. debut beginning this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:52AM

Annie’s optimism for ‘Tomorrow’ aims for relevance today by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Though the plucky orphan girl’s sunny disposition might clash with modern cynicism, Annie is still the earworm musical fans know and love, writes Carly Maga.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 10:49AM

‘Ink,’ a Tale of Rupert Murdoch’s Rise, Is Coming to Broadway by Michael Paulson

Another British import is coming, this one about an early chapter in Mr. Murdoch’s career.

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'Hair' Is Fifty, And The Nude Scene Is Still A Big Deal by Artsjournal2

Parliament had to intervene so the show could be produced in London - yes, it took an act of government to allow the actors to be naked onstage. Back on Broadway, during previews in 1968, sh…

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:48AM

Dear TV, YouTube Is Coming For Your Ad Revenue by Artsjournal2

Why? It's obvious: "More than 50% of U.S. consumers aged 18-49 in U.S. are 'light' TV viewers (in the bottom one-third of the total TV audience based on minutes viewed), according to Nielsen…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:48AM

Saturday Was Independent Bookstore Day, But Then, So Is Every Day If You Care About Books by Artsjournal2

Writer Celeste Ng explains the Gen X bookstore experience, including those joys of the mall: "I grew up haunting the B. Dalton and Waldenbooks in the mall. So my first indies—the long-gone…

SOURCE: lithub.com at 10:48AM

Review: Judy Moody & Stink: The Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Treasure Hunt by Debbie Minter Jackson

Adventure Theatre MTC’s production of Judy Moody & Stink: The Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Treasure Hunt is  a bounty filled with madcap fun and laughter.  The fact that it’s part of a seven…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 10:42AM

Breaking: Rupert Goold Will Bring Rupert Murdoch Play, INK, to Broadway in 2019 by BroadwayWorld

Lynne Meadow Artistic Director and Barry Grove Executive Producer have just announced the American premiere of the Almeida Theatre production of Ink, written by Olivier Award winner James Gr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:42AM

Get a First Look at the Poster Art For KING KONG by BroadwayWorld

Producers Carmen Pavlovic Global Creatures and Roy Furman have revealed new poster art for Broadway's King Kong by internationally renowned artists Laurent Durieux, Francesco Francavilla and…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:42AM

What’s opening in London theatre this month? May 2018

Summertime is just around the corner and many of us are looking forward to our two upcoming bank holidays to help kick off the season. Not sure what to do in London in May? How about a cheek…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 10:37AM

David Manners: Lived Up To His Name by Trav S.D.

To those in the know, the name “Turner Classic Movies” is a bit of a misnomer, but in a good way. If the network only showed true classics they’d have a hard time filling a…

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VIDEO: The Cast of SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS Parodies ANNIE at Easter Bonnet Competition by Stage Tube

At the 32nd Annual Easter Bonnet Competition last week, the cast of SpongeBob SquarePants performed a rendition of Annie's 'NYC' led by Spongebob himself, Ethan Slater, as the perky red-head…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:32AM

COME FROM AWAY Extends Through January in Toronto by BroadwayWorld

Come From Away has announced another extension to its run in Toronto Twelve more weeks of performances will be added, from October 23, 2018 through January 20, 2019. This new block of ticke…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:32AM

VIDEO: HAMILTON's Elizas Perform the First Draft of 'Burn' by Stage Tube

In the latest release in Lin-Manuel Miranda's Hamildrop series, five of the women currently or recently playing Eliza in Hamilton recording the first draft of the show's powerful ballad 'Bur…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:32AM

‘Ink’ to open on Broadway in April 2019 by Caitlin Huston

Manhattan Theater Club is bringing the play “Ink” to Broadway as part of its 2018-2019 season. “Ink,” written by James Graham and directed by Rupert Goold, the artistic director of t…

SOURCE: Broadway.News Subscription at 10:30AM

Rupert Murdoch Story ‘Ink’ Sets Broadway Bow At Manhattan Theatre Club by Dade Hayes

Manhattan Theatre Club has announced the Broadway premiere next April of the West End hit Ink, a play about Rupert Murdoch’s acquisition of UK tabloid The Sun. Ink was written by Jame…

SOURCE: Deadline at 10:30AM

West End Hit Ink to Premiere on Broadway in 2019 by Olivia Clement

The James Graham play, about the rise of the Rupert Murdoch media empire, will debut next spring.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:29AM

Reflections from the Latinx Theatre Commons María Irene Fornés Institute Symposium by [email protected] (jdstokely)

By Trevor Boffone, Nelson Diaz-Marcano, Georgina Escobar, Lauren Villegas. Trevor Boffone, Nelson Diaz-Marcano, Georgina Escobar, and Lauren Villegas reflect on the Latinx Theatre Commons Ma…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 10:23AM

New York Pops Tribute to Alan Menken Presented April 30 by Andrew Gans

Kerry Butler, Lillias White, Harvey Fierstein, Patina Miller, Michael Arden, Judy Kuhn, and many more celebrate the Oscar- and Tony-winning composer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:22AM

The Effect review at the Other Room, Cardiff – ‘a taut revival, terrifically performed’ by Nicholas Davies

Love, science, trust and ethics all collide in Lucy Prebble’s intelligent 2012 play, The Effect, set in a pharmaceutical trial facility. It’s

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:17AM

All-Star The Boys in the Band Begins on Broadway April 30 by Ryan McPhee

Joe Mantello’s production of the Mart Crowley play officially opens May 31.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:14AM

‘An intelligent, balanced portrayal of radicalisation’: The MOORMAID – Arcola Theatre by Liz Dyer

The fact that the opening scene, in which disenchanted art teacher Melissa tries to hang herself with her favourite scarf, isn’t the most dramatic moment in Moormaid immediately tells you …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00AM

Chicago Theater Review: ‘Lettie’ at Victory Gardens Theater by Gordon Cox

“Lettie,” a family drama about a woman emerging from prison and addiction with a desire to reclaim the teenage kids who have barely seen her in seven years, is that rare play that manage…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:00AM

Musical theatre actor Daniel Bailey: ‘Being a swing pushed my understanding of my own skills’ by Giverny Masso

As well as performing West End musicals, Daniel Bailey runs an arts activism website. He tells Giverny Masso about his latest role

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:00AM
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First Look at Ben Chaplin in Old Vic’s Mood Music by Hannah Vine

Performances began April 21 at the London venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:52AM

Watch Times Square Tourists 'Kiss the Cod' With the Cast of Come From Away by Playbill Staff

Members of the musical about welcoming visitors to the small town of Gander, Newfoundland, took to the streets to welcome other visitors to the city and to their show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:43AM

BWW Review: The Mobile Unit Brings Free Performances of Shakespeare's HENRY V To The Public by Michael Dale

'Raise your hand if you've ever been underestimated,' instructs Program Director Stephanie Ybarra before every performance of Shakespeare's HENRY V, as performed by The Public Theater's Mobi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:42AM

It's Time For A Reckoning On *The Simpsons* by Artsjournal2

Hank Azaria, the white actor who has voiced Apu for 29 seasons, says he's ready to step down, and that a South Asian actor could step in - but, while that would be welcome, the problems with…

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In A Los Angeles Neighborhood Suffering From Longterm Lack Of Investment And Few Parks, Residents Take To The Streets To Play by Artsjournal2

In Boyle Heights, there's a delicate balance to maintain - the city knows Boyle Heights residents are not interested in a threatening wave of gentrification. So a one-day "play street" plan …

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This University Used To Ban Dancing On Campus, But Now It's Adding A Musical Theatre Dance Track by Artsjournal2

Abilene Christian University spent many years quashing college students who wanted to dance on campus; the first on-campus dance was held a mere six years ago. But now a donor has stepped up…

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Take 5! with Helen Hayes nominated Designers by Lorraine Treanor

Designers enliven the dark stage with light, color, texture and sound.  Take 5! with designers: Alejo Vietti, Cory Pattak, Debra Kim Sivigny, Elizabeth Jenkins McFadden, Helen Q Huang, Jaso…

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Michelle Wolf: the unstoppable rise of America's provocative political comic by Brian Logan

Her caustic White House correspondents’ dinner speech will be no shock for fans of the former Daily Show contributorWhen Michelle Wolf arrived at the Edinburgh festival in 2016 she was the…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:36AM

Broadway Season Finale. Awards Up The Wazoo. The Week in New York Theater by Jonathan Mandell

The Broadway 2017-2018 season has ended, and the New York theater award season has begun. The Tony nominations will be announced tomorrow.   The Week in New York Theater Reviews Ranked,…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 09:36AM

NEWS: Cast announced for Barn revival of Simon Stephens’ One Minute, with new social media twist by Featured Content

Following its huge inaugural success with The Secret Garden musical, the Barn Theatre announces casting and creatives for its second production, a major new revival and fresh, social media t…

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The Yard’s ‘columbinus’ takes on potent relevance for cast of Senn students by Catey Sullivan - For The Sun-Times

“When we were their age, we couldn’t conceive of world where school shootings happened. They can’t conceive of a world where they don’t.

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Bat Out Of Hell Announces Partnership With Invictus Games by John

Bat Out Of Hell announces a partnership with the Invictus Games Foundation, a global sporting event for servicemen and women. The post Bat Out Of Hell Announces Partnership With Invictus Gam…

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GRACE NOTES: Monday, April 30, 2018 by Susan Grace

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Theater Review: “Berlin …” — Polymorphous Perversity by Bill Marx

The script is symptomatic of the Trump era: a passionate rejection of the "politically correct” pushes warriors for "freedom,” as well as voices of radicalism, into morally despicable po…

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 09:24AM

Broadway on TV: Carol Burnett, the Casts of THE BANDS VISIT, MEAN GIRLS, & More For Week of April 30, 2018 by TV News Desk

From stage to screen, Broadway will be represented on TV for the week of April 30, 2018

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Theater Talk: Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez Tell All About FROZEN's New Songs! by Theater Talk

Academy Award-winning composer-lyricists Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez discuss transforming their 2013 mega-hit, Disney Animation's Frozen, to a new Broadway musical adding a dozen…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:24AM

Exclusive Podcast: LITTLE KNOWN FACTS with Ilana Levine- Michael Ian Black! 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, …

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What’s made Victoria’s Top Ten London shows for May 2018? by Victoria Sadler

I’m loving the line-up for May so I’ve all my fingers crossed that you’ll find something in this list for you too.

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Dancers make their singing debut in PBTs 'West Side Story Suite' by Sara Bauknecht / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

It’s not just an expression to say that Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s 2017-18 season will end on a high note. Dancers will be hitting some as they sing along to the music of Leonard Bernst…

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 09:00AM

40 Essential Lesbian Romance Films by Jordan Crucchiola

This past weekend at the box office was particularly gay. Love, Simon was still playing at theaters across America, and it was joined by Disobedience — which tells the story of two women f…

SOURCE: Vulture at 09:00AM
Monday, April 30, 2018 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Masterpieces review at Finborough Theatre, London – ‘disappointingly dated’ by Rosemary Waugh

In light of #MeToo and its relevance to the theatre industry, it’s understandable why the Finborough Theatre would see now as a

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UK transfer of Gerard Alessandrini’s Hamilton spoof comes to Menier Chocolate Factory by Simon Fearn

The UK debut of Spamilton, which parodies megahit Hamilton along with a variety of other Broadway musicals, will open at the Menier

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A Photography Prize Gets Yanked Because, Well, The Anteater Was Stuffed by Artsjournal2

Oh: "The dramatic photograph of an anteater approaching a glowing termite mound in the dead of night was originally considered a worthy winner of a Wildlife Photographer of the Year award. T…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:36AM

The Best Way To Document Beijing? Walk Around It, Of Course by Artsjournal2

That's what one artist believes. "Fuller said he was inspired after a cycling tour of the Great Wall of China in 2014 and 'felt compelled" to move to the 'Chinese mega city' last year. He sa…

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Don't Think Boring Old Board Games Will Escape The Cleansing Fire Of 'Augmented Reality' by Artsjournal2

Ohhhhkaaaay, Silicon Valley PR machine: "AR board games promise a host of advantages over their real world counterparts. They eliminate the need to set up complicated boards and remove the f…

SOURCE: slate.com at 08:36AM

Review: Synetic’s Titus Andronicus, bloodless yet chilling by Missy Frederick

Take out the words, and it turns out you can make Shakespeare’s most violent play even more brutal and terrifying. With Titus Andronicus, Synetic Theater has created a vicious, disturbing…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 08:33AM

BWW's On This Day - April 30, 2018

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on April 30 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

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VIDEO: Idina Menzel Mentors Contestants on AMERICAN IDOL's Disney Night by Stage Tube

Idina Menzel appeared as a guest mentor on last night's episode of American Idol. Menzel, who joined the Disney ranks with Frozen, was on hand to guide the Top 10 singers through a Disney th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:18AM

Classical CD Reviews: Birringer Duo’s “Lifelines,” Steve Reich’s “Drumming,” and Liza Stepanova’s “Tones and Colors” by Jonathan Blumhofer

The Birringer Duo's disc is a terrific, engaging release, The Colin Currie Group’s performance is nothing short of a powerhouse, and pianist Liza Stepanova plays with lots of character and…

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 08:18AM

Review: The Prudes at the Royal Court by Maddy Costa

“Thank you for loving me.” Maddy Costa reviews Anthony Neilson's new play, which follows a couple's foundering sex life. The post Review: The Prudes at the Royal Court appeared first on …

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‘This is the definitive version of the play’: TUMBLE TUCK – King’s Head Theatre ★★★★★ by Michael Davis

It’s no exaggeration to say that the in the round seating has brought an extra dimension to Tumble Tuck, allowing Sarah Milton to interact more readily with the audience and in keeping wit…

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Monday, April 30, 2018 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Review: Fourteen Days at Sadler’s Wells by Anna Winter

Hydraulic elegance: Anna Winter reviews Balletboyz and their programme of four works created in fourteen days. The post Review: Fourteen Days at Sadler’s Wells appeared first on Exeunt…

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Jeff and Mike's "If I Was a Tony Nominator" Lists! by JK

Before I start today, I want to take a moment to thank the many of you that have have come back to my blog after my time away.  I really appreciate it! (Tell your friends!)  And th…

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What's The Harm In Gamifying Your Life? Well ... by Artsjournal2

The game - for instance, getting more money back on CVS cards, or figuring out which credit card to use in which specific situation - is infinite, and rigged. "It’s not a zero-sum, winners…

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The Erie Chamber Orchestra Ends A Four-Decade Run by Artsjournal2

Whoa: "The orchestra, founded in 1978 by Bruce Morton Wright and supported by Gannon University, announced it would officially disband at the end of its current season after 40 years of offe…

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Broken review at Old Red Lion, London – ‘a sweary, seamy verse play’ by Fergus Morgan

Matthew Lyon’s verse play Broken wears its influences on its sleeve. It embraces that swaggering, strutting Berkoffian vibe, spitting out its story

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Actor and writer Charlotte Josephine: ‘UK theatre could do with being braver – it should be visceral’ by Natasha Tripney

Having made her name performing hard-hitting, self-penned shows, Charlotte Josephine is playing Mercutio in the RSC’s Romeo and Juliet. She tells Natasha

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Musical theatre festival From Page to Stage partners with Manchester’s Hope Mill by Matthew Hemley

New musical theatre festival From Page to Stage has unveiled a partnership with the Hope Mill Theatre in Manchester, which will see

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Photo Throwback: Tim Curry Stars in AMADEUS in 1982 by Walter McBride

Take a look back into BroadwayWorld's archives with this throwback from when Tim Curry starred in Amadeus in 1982 Check out the photo below

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Poll: Should the industry do more to support people with anxiety? by Matthew Hemley

Last week, performers opened up about their experiences suffering from anxiety in the industry, in a bid to break the taboo around

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‘Would be far more engaging if considerably abridged’: ABSOLUTE HELL – National Theatre ★★ by Anne Cox

Rodney Ackland’s great disappointment, his ill-timed 1952 play, The Pink Room, is given another chance at the National Theatre with its reworked and renamed production called Absolute Hell.

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Monday, April 30, 2018 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Sidney Myer Breaks Fresh Ground at Pangea by Sandi Durell

    by Myra Chanin   On April 22, 2018 60 lucky cabaret lovers squeezed into the 60 seats in the normally 50-seat Pangea, an East Village oasis for food, drink and cutting-ed…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 06:52AM

Windrush: Movement of the People, Peacock Theatre, London, review: Both timely and heartfelt by Zoë Anderson, Zoë Anderson

Made to mark the Windrush 70th anniversary, Phoenix Dance Theatre's narrative work has instead become painfully topical

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Photo Coverage: Students Get Schooled At HAMILTON's Latest #EduHam Q&A by Walter McBride

EduHam is a series of HAMILTON Wednesday matinees made available to New York City schools with a high concentration of students from low-income families for the ticket price of only 10. This…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:24AM

NEWS: Bat Out of Hell announces year-long sponsorship of Invictus Games Foundation by Press Releases

Bat Out Of Hell – The Musical has announced a wide-ranging partnership to support the Invictus Games Foundation, the governing body of the Invictus Games, a global sporting event for wound…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:23AM

All revved up – hit musical @BatTheMusical announces partnership to support @WeAreInvictus Foundation

The West End musical will sponsor the Invictus Games – the global sporting event for wounded, injured and sick servicemen and women, both serving and veterans – with a range of projects,…

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Taking their shot – #GerardAlessandrini brings his #Hamilton parody @SpamiltonLive to the @MenChocFactory

Can’t get tickets for Hamilton at the VP? It might just be easier to pop along to the UK premiere of spoof Spamilton, playing later on this year at the Menier from 24 July to 8 September 2…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 06:10AM

Brief 4/30: THE BOYS IN THE BAND Begins Previews, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top stories The Boys in the Band begins previews, Lin-Manuel Miranda is honored with the Eugene O'Neill Center's Monte Cristo Award, and more

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‘Light laughter for a light comedy’: PRESENT LAUGHTER – Chichester Festival Theatre ★★★★ by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

The entire cast of Present Laughter executed every scene with a fabulous, animated, flamboyant energy yet there seemed to be an awful lot of unnecessary shouting throughout this production.

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Monday, April 30, 2018 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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NEWS: All Or Nothing The Mod musical posts West End closing notices for 12 May by Press Releases

ALL OR NOTHING – THE MOD MUSICAL will now close at the West End's Ambassadors Theatre in London on Saturday 12 May 2018, having previously been booking until 2 June.

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Whatcha Gonna Do About It?! @AONTheMusical brings forward West End closing to 12 May at @AmbTheatre. Book tickets NOW!

It's been a wild ride! After two years of touring madness and multiple London runs, mod musical ALL OR NOTHING is now in its final fortnight of its West End run at the Ambassadors Theatre. I…

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Today on Broadway: Monday, April 30, 2018 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Final Rulings Change Tonys Race, “Dear Evan Hansen” Wins Emmy Award, and this Week’s Busy Theatrical Schedule! “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday th…

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On the Couch with Sharon Millerchip by Arts Review

Who is Sharon Millerchip? Sharon Millerchip is the mother of two great kids Ellie 16 and Ferg 11, is the wife of restaurateur Andy, is the eldest of three siblings, is a graduate of the pres…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 05:48AM

Pieces of String review at Mercury Theatre. Colchester – ‘an impressive original British musical’ by Mark Shenton

After a recent spate of jukebox musicals, it’s a thrill to welcome an entirely original British musical to the stage. Gus Gowland’s

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And Scene #56 - I Want to be a Producer! w/ Margaret Gandolfo by Andscenepod, Michael Salerno

Welcome to this week’s episode of the And Scene Theater Podcast! This week we welcome theater producer, Margaret Gandolfo (@margzdramaqueen)! In Act 1, we bring you the latest theater news…

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Podcast: Anger Management with Nick Clegg — in need of fine-tuning

The former deputy prime minister is a knowledgeable and amiable host but could do with sharpening his interview technique

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Britain’s film renaissance: made in UK, owned in USA?

The UK movie industry is in robust health, but worries persist over its capacity for creativity

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Unsettlement by Arts Review

Exploring the ways that power manifests through architecture and in the built environments that surround us, Monash University Museum of Art | MUMA presents Unsettlement – an in…

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‘Brilliantly acted production’: THE WRITER – Almeida Theatre by Aleks Sierz

The Writer makes a strong case for theatre as a place to debate the most urgent issues of the day and prove that, for some women, experimenting with form is not an option, but a necessity.

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Monday, April 30, 2018 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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Review: Our Country’s Good at Theatre Royal Stratford East by Amelia Cavallo

Ramps on the Moon's Deaf and disabled-led revision of a classic doesn't go far enough, writes Amelia Cavallo. The post Review: Our Country’s Good at Theatre Royal Stratford East appeared …

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Review: Masterpieces at the Finborough Theatre by Hannah Greenstreet

Not all porn? Hannah Greenstreet reviews a revival of Sarah Daniels' play about sexism and pornography The post Review: Masterpieces at the Finborough Theatre appeared first on Exeunt Magazi…

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Nocturne by Andy Field

Andy Field writes on how encounters with the natural world inspired a new night-time performance, on as part of LIFT Festival 2018. The post Nocturne appeared first on Exeunt Magazine.

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Monday, April 30, 2018 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Review: TORO: Beauty and the Bull at Sadler’s Wells by Ka Bradley

An all too real horror story: Ka Bradley reviews DeNada Dance Theatre's radical rewrite of the famous fairytale The post Review: TORO: Beauty and the Bull at Sadler’s Wells appeared fi…

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Aladdin set to fly into Adelaide in 2019 by Arts Review

Disney Theatrical Productions has confirmed that its hit Broadway musical Aladdin will extend the magic carpet ride to Adelaide in 2019 – the first time a main stage Disney Theatrical…

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NEWS: Gerard Alessandrini’s Hamilton spoof Spamilton has its UK premiere at the Menier Chocolate Factory by Press Releases

The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced the UK premiere of Gerard Alessandrini’s Spamilton which opens at the theatre on 24 July 2018, with previews from 12 July and runs until 8 Septem…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 03:07AM
Monday, April 30, 2018 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Matthew Bourne: why I love Angela Lansbury by Interview By Laura Barnett

‘Acting is tough and she’s the real thing – she’s 89 and still looking forward’Angela Lansbury and James Earl Jones: how we made Driving Miss DaisyQuiz: Noël Coward or Murder, She…

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Time for a revolution: how the art of 1968 caught a world in turmoil by Guardian Staff

It was the year hippy idealism gave way to riot and struggle – with protests in Paris, tanks in Prague and black power in the US. Guardian writers pick the pivotal works from that tumultuo…

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Violent strains: why music lies at the heart of human conflict | Joe Penhall by Joe Penhall

Gender politics and creative differences are explored in Joe Penhall’s drama about the record industry. He shares his journey through music psychologyWhen I was 11, I wrote to George Marti…

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Almost Face To Face by Arts Review

Written & Performed by Stephen House, Almost Face to Face takes a risky journey into a hidden Dublin world as it plunges into an off-beat artist’s process, his unusual wandering life a…

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Review: The Moderate Soprano at the Duke of York’s Theatre  by Josephine Balfour-Oatts

As enjoyable as a light breeze in mid- July: Josephine Balfour-Oatts reviews David Hare's play about the founding of Glyndebourne The post Review: The Moderate Soprano at the Duke of York&#…

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Lyn Gardner: Theatres must support emerging writers with residencies by Lyn Gardner

It has been a good year for first-time playwrights, which bodes well for the The Stage Debut Awards in 2018. First, at

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Lily Einhorn: Parkland shows drama can help children find their voices – it must be protected in UK schools by Lily Einhorn

Watching Emma Gonzalez speak is heart stopping. The Parkland shooting survivor, and founder of the Never Again movement, is a study in

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Top 5 theatre shows to see this week (April 30-May 6) by Natasha Tripney

Nine Night – National Theatre, London Having staged Br’er Cotton at Theatre503, JMK award-winning director Roy Alexander Weise helms Natasha Gordon’s debut

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Monday, April 30, 2018 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend - 4/29-4/30/2018

Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from this weekend Monday, April 30, 2018 - Monday, April 30, 2018.

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CAROUSEL: The Wheel-of-Fortune Musical by Peter Filichia

  The top of the carousel is quite beautiful, thanks to set designer Santo Loquasto. But where’s the rest of...Continue Reading The post CAROUSEL: The Wheel-of-Fortune Musical appeare…

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Houston Symphony Presents THE BEST OF JOHN WILLIAMS by David Dow Bentley III

  Earlier this season the Houston Symphony returned from it first major European tour in two decades. There had been triumphant performances in such cities as Brussels, Warsaw, Vienna, …

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The Shadowboxers Perform Live & Play What's In The Shadowbox? by Young Hollywood

The Shadowboxers Perform Live & Play What's In The Shadowbox?We're hanging out in the Young Hollywood Studio with Matt Lipkins, Scott Tyler, and Adam Hoffman of The Shadowboxers where they p…

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Olympian Mirai Nagasu Reveals Dancing With The Stars Diet by Young Hollywood

Olympian Mirai Nagasu Reveals Dancing With The Stars DietYoung Hollywood catches up with Olympic figure skater Mirai Nagasu as she fulfilled yet another dream of hers -- to compete on "Danci…

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Monday, April 30, 2018 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Summer: The Donna Summer Musical by Darryl Reilly

Mr. McAnuff who worked wonders with his direction of "Jersey Boys" here offers a chilly vision that evokes a sterile landscape replicating a heavenly waiting room in connection with Robert B…

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Jay Armstrong Johnson Joins Broadway's The Phantom of the Opera by Andy Lefkowitz

Talented tenor Jay Armstrong Johnson takes on the role of Raoul in Broadway's longest-running musical, Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera, beginning on April 30. Joh…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:18AM

Starry Broadway Premiere Production of The Boys in the Band Begins Performances by Andy Lefkowitz

The first Broadway production of Mart Crowley’s groundbreaking comic drama The Boys in the Band begins previews at the Booth Theatre on April 30. Two-time Tony winner Joe Mantello dire…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:18AM

Five Eliza Hamiltons Join Forces for Lin-Manuel Miranda's April #Hamildrop by Ryan McPhee

The Hamilton creator shares his initial draft of Eliza's 11 o'clock number, "Burn."

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Still Point Turning: The Catherine McGregor Story by Arts Review

The moving and timely true story of one of our country’s most intriguing public figures, Sydney Theatre Company presents the world premiere of Still Point Turning: The Catherine McGregor …

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Dance News: CONGRATULATIONS! Casey Morrison, Soloist with the New Jersey Dance Theatre Ensemble, Receives the Governor's Student Award for Excellence by The Dance Enthusiast

Casey Morrison, a student of New Jersey Dance Theatre Ensemble (NJDTE), received the Governor's Student Award for Excellence in Dance.

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Dance News: CONGRATULATIONS! Casey Morrison, Soloist with the New Jersey Dance Theatre Ensemble, Receives the Governor's Student Award for Excellence by The Dance Enthusiast

Casey Morrison, a student of New Jersey Dance Theatre Ensemble (NJDTE), received the Governor's Student Award for Excellence in Dance.

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Dance News: CONGRATULATIONS! Casey Morrison, Soloist with the New Jersey Dance Theatre Ensemble, Receives the Governor's Student Award for Excellence by The Dance Enthusiast

Casey Morrison, a student of New Jersey Dance Theatre Ensemble (NJDTE), received the Governor's Student Award for Excellence in Dance.

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Jack Davenport Is Making a 'Smash' in His Broadway Debut - The TV and film actor returns to his theatrical roots in 'Saint Joan'

The TV and film actor returns to his theatrical roots in Saint Joan---Although Jack Davenport is well-known to theatre fans for his performance as Tony-winning director Derek Wills on the TV…

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Benjamin Scheuer Offers Encore of The Lion in NYC by Andrew Gans

The April 30 performance benefits the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

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Karen Ziemba, Christine Pedi, Lauren Worsham, Offer Shaw Songs April 30 by Andrew Gans

Marcia Milgrom Dodge directs the evening at the Players Club.

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Jay Armstrong Johnson Joins Cast of Broadway’s The Phantom of the Opera April 30 by Andrew Gans

Broadway’s longest-running musical celebrated its 30th anniversary at the Majestic Theatre earlier this year.

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Dance News: NOT TO BE MISSED... Jacobs Pillow and the Williams College Museum of Art Present Dance We Must: Treasures from Jacobs Pillow by The Dance Enthusiast

"Williams College Museum of Art (WCMA) has given Jacob’s Pillow the extraordinary opportunity to bring so many precious objects from our collection into the light and we are excited to hav…

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