Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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♦ “Angels in America”—More Powerful & Prophetic than Ever, at Berkeley Rep by Bdhorwitz

Kushner & Taccone Magically Make “More Life!” by Barry David Horwitz Part One: “Millennium Approaches” More than 25 years ago, I saw the first production of Angels in America at …

SOURCE: Theatrius at 11:45PM

Ariana Grande Reveals New Album Title, Summer Release Date on ‘The Tonight Show’ by Ariana Brockington

Ariana Grande stopped by “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” Tuesday night to give the debut television performance of her new single “No Tears Left to Cry” and announce tracks …

SOURCE: Variety at 11:25PM

Tandem by Arts Review

Tandem is a lovely piece of interactive circus. Working their way around an abbreviated game board, performers Tarah Carey, Tim Rutty and Eleanor Beveridge take most of their direction from…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 11:00PM
Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Stormy Daniels brings her show to a mixed crowd in Pittsburgh by Anya Sostek / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Joe and Paula Smith left their home near Mercer about 4 p.m. Wednesday, stopped to eat at a steel-themed restaurant in New Castle, and arrived in Downtown Pittsburgh shortly after the doors …

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 10:59PM

Don Quichotte to make Arts Centre Melbourne debut by Arts Review

No case for mistaken identity – legendary Don Quichotte, Ferruccio Furlanetto, brings his signature role to Arts Centre Melbourne’s State Theatre stage for the first time from 3 …

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

New Details Emerge for Broadway-Bound Princess Diana Musical, DIANA by Alexa Criscitiello

Some exciting new details on the Broadway-bound Princess Diana Musical, Diana, have emerged this week following a lab presentation for potential investors in Midtown.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:24PM
Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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A BRIEF HISTORY OF WOMEN - Talkin' Broadway's Review by Howard Miller

Playwright Alan Ayckbourn is the sort of guy you might well expect to whip through a Rubik's Cube in under a minute, hand it back to you, smile and say "here you go," and then run off to per…

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 09:12PM

2018 NSW Premier’s Literary Awards Winners Announced by Arts Review

With a total of $295,000 offered across 12 prizes, the 2018 NSW Premier’s Literary Awards were announced at a ceremony at the State Library of NSW on Monday evening. “The NSW Government…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 09:01PM
Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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TBA names Dale Albright as new Deputy Director

THEATRE BAY AREA NAMES DALE ALBRIGHT AS NEW DEPUTY DIRECTOR (San Francisco, CA) - Theatre Bay Area is happy to announce that long-time TBA staffer Dale Albright is the organization?s n…

SOURCE: Theatre Bay Area at 08:56PM

TBA names Dale Albright as new Deputy Director

THEATRE BAY AREA NAMES DALE ALBRIGHT AS NEW DEPUTY DIRECTOR (San Francisco, CA) - Theatre Bay Area is happy to announce that long-time TBA staffer Dale Albright is the organization’s…

SOURCE: Theatre Bay Area at 08:56PM

'Snow Child' Conveys Alaska's Wild Magic In Musical Form by Lynn Neary

Eowyn Ivey's novel about a Alaskan homesteaders longing for a child — and the magical snow girl who appears to them — has been reimagined as a bluegrass-infused musical.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 08:12PM

Jeremy Piven to headline Laugh Factory by Kt Hawbaker

Laugh Factory Chicago will host a run of Jeremy Piven’s stand-up performances, slated for May 10-13. Piven, an Evanston-native best known as boorish Hollywood agent Ari Gold on “Entourag…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 08:00PM
Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Picks of Brighton Festival 2018 by Writer-Director Neil Bartlett by Thomas H.green

The playwright and novelist on what's making him head for the Brighton Festival 2018 box office Director, playwright and novelist Neil Bartlett has been making theatre and causing …

SOURCE: theartsdesk.com at 07:54PM

CINDERELLA STORY by Jessica Branch

Replete with lush beauty and stellar performances, this version stays true to its origins.

SOURCE: Theater News Online at 07:48PM

“Eureka Day” Deliciously Skewers Best Parental Intentions, at Aurora, Berkeley by Susan Dunn

Jonathan Spector Delivers Comic Send-Up in Facebook Fiasco  by Susan Dunn I had an “Oh No” feeling when I saw the private school parents’ board meeting assembled to resolve school iss…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 07:26PM

Review: ‘A Brief History of Women,’ an Alan Ayckbourn Comedy of Tragedies by Ben Brantley

This master farceur’s play, believed to be his 81st, charts social changes through six decades in a single stately home, inhabited by people as silly as they are sad.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 07:18PM

Paige Davis to Lead MAME at North Shore Music Theatre by BroadwayWorld

Bill Hanney's award-winning North Shore Music Theatre NSMT opens its 2018 musical season with the madcap musical comedy, MAME, starring Broadway veteran Paige Davis. Jerry Herman's classic m…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:06PM

Be A Broadway Star Launches New Broadway Games & Accessories For Theatre Fans Of All Ages! by BroadwayWorld

Straight from the stages of Broadway and into living rooms nationwide, Be A Broadway Star LLC announced today the release of three new Broadway products for theatre fans of all ages Delight …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:06PM

Lloyd Webber foundation awards £630k in grants to increase diversity by Georgia Snow

Emerging theatre artists in the UK will benefit from more than £250,000 of dedicated funding from the Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation, as

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:01PM

Editor’s View: Leonard Blavatnik – a new face in the West End? by Alistair Smith

It looks likely we will have a new figure joining the West End’s top table in the coming weeks: Len Blavatnik. Sir

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:01PM

A Brief History of Women: The Fairer Sex Observed, Appreciatively by Elysa Gardner

★★★ Alan Ayckbourn's latest play follows a man's life and times through his relationships with women The post A Brief History of Women: The Fairer Sex Observed, Appreciatively appeared…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 07:01PM

A Brief History of Women: 1 Man, 1 House, 60 Years by Melissa Rose Bernardo

★★★ Alan Ayckbourn’s 81st is short on substance and long on style, but nevertheless a treat for his fans The post A Brief History of Women: 1 Man, 1 House, 60 Years appeared first on…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 07:00PM
Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Mood Music, Old Vic review - riveting critique of the music biz by Aleks.sierz

Joe ‘Sunny Afternoon’ Penhall’s triumphant new play about the music industry really rocksPlaywright Joe Penhall and the music biz? Well, they have history. When he was writing the book…

SOURCE: theartsdesk.com at 06:54PM

Mood Music review at the Old Vic, London – ‘quietly gripping examination of creativity’ by Tim Bano

Music is, maybe, the most human thing there is and the music industry, possibly, the most inhuman. And it’s not had its

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:48PM

Curtain Call — Theater previews, openings May 3-10, 2018 by Mary Houlihan - For The Sun-Times

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

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 06:45PM

Annual Tony Nomination Post - 2018 Version by Linda

Oops. Looks like I haven't posted in this blog since the last Tony nominations. It's been difficult keeping this up since I write for other places, but I'm a sucker for tradition, so I'm goi…

SOURCE: Pataphysical Science at 06:36PM

Is Information Our New God? by Artsjournal

Information technology and its effect on the way we think and feel is a crucial issue in our time. In his 1979 book The Postmodern Condition: A Report on Knowledge, Lyotard wrote, “It is c…

SOURCE: newrepublic.com at 06:32PM

May/June 2018 Onstage by American Theatre Editors

From airplane rides to roller coasters, from artificial intelligence to dream dinner parties, check out what's onstage these next two months.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 06:24PM

Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Reeve Carney by Broadway.com

Reeve Carney stops by Broadway.com HQ to chat about his upcoming show at The Green Room 42, Hadestown and more with Paul Wontorek.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:12PM

Waitress' Katharine McPhee on Christian Borle's Secret Smash Season Three Episode, Wowing Sara Bareilles & More from Show People by Lindsey Sullivan

Fade in on a girl living Karen Cartwright's best life. American Idol season five finalist Katharine McPhee, who recently revealed the 2018 Tony nominees alongside Hamilton Tony winner Le…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:12PM

Keep An Eye On: Lisa Evans

by Rotimi Agbabiaka When Lisa Evans makes their directorial debut with the world premiere of WAAFRIKA 123 at TheatreFIRST, they will be fulfilling a dream that is as much personal and polit…

SOURCE: Theatre Bay Area at 06:09PM

Keep An Eye On: Lisa Evans

by Rotimi Agbabiaka When Lisa Evans makes their directorial debut with the world premiere of WAAFRIKA 123 at TheatreFIRST, they will be fulfilling a dream that is as much personal and polit…

SOURCE: Theatre Bay Area at 06:09PM

2018 Tony Awards Quiz by Jonathan Mandell

Take this quiz about the nominations for the 2018 Tony Awards, which were announced Tuesday. How well do you know the nominees. How much were you paying attention to the season?

SOURCE: New York Theater at 06:08PM

VIDEO: Laura Michelle Kelly Performs 'Once You Lose Your Heart' from ME AND MY GIRL by Stage Tube

Encores will present Me and My Girl as the final production of the Encores at 25 season at New YorkCity Center. Watch below asLaura Michelle Kellyrehearses 'Once You Lose Your Heart'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:06PM

Photo Flash: Alliance Theatre Heads Into Rehearsal for CANDIDE! by BroadwayWorld

TheALLIANCE THEATREis pleased to announce its upcoming production of CANDIDE, directed byALLIANCE THEATREJennings Hertz Artistic DirectorSusan V. Boothwith musical direction by Atlanta Symph…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:06PM

Crook on the Hook: A Review of Frost/Nixon at Redtwist Theatre by Noel Schecter

A classic cat and mouse game starring a disgraced former president and a has-been talk show host comes to life at Redtwist Theatre.

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 06:00PM
Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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The Business of Show Biz: Becoming a Stunt Performer

by Velina Brown Q: I really want to do stunts for film and television but I have no idea how to get started. How do I break in? …

SOURCE: Theatre Bay Area at 05:57PM

The Business of Show Biz: Becoming a Stunt Performer

by Velina Brown Q: I really want to do stunts for film and television but I have no idea how to get started. How do I break in? …

SOURCE: Theatre Bay Area at 05:57PM

Hit the Dance Floor With Highlights From Summer: The Donna Summer Musical by Adam Hetrick

2018 Tony Award nominees LaChanze and Ariana DeBose and newcomer Storm Lever star as the hit-making artist whose voice defined the disco dance floor.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:53PM

Tony Watch: Nominees Get Moment In The Sun Just Before Matinee Curtain by Dade Hayes

Emotions — mostly the good kind, like ebullience, delight and satisfaction — ricocheted around today’s press event honoring the 2018 Tony Award nominees. Time, though, was …

SOURCE: Deadline at 05:39PM

Tony Award-winning actors reprise their roles for 'The Humans' at the Ahmanson by Jessica Gelt

Jayne Houdyshell and Reed Birney will reprise their Tony Award-winning roles in Stephen Karam’s play “The Humans” when it’s staged at the Ahmanson Theatre this summer, Center Theatre…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 05:35PM

Broadway Theater Review: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Parts 1 and 2 TOP PICK by Lauren Yarger

Noma Dumezweni, Susan Heyward, Paul Thornley, Olivia Bond, Ben Wheelwright, Jamie Parker, Poppy Miller, Sam Clemmett . Photo: Manuel Harlan Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, P…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 05:33PM

Tony Nominee Brad Oscar, Terence Archie, More Set for The Squirrels World Premiere by Ryan McPhee

Robert Askins’ play will begin June 5 at La Jolla Playhouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:29PM

We Need A New Model For Our Social Media by Artsjournal

Ultimately, to challenge Facebook, Google, and the many unknown players of the data economy, we must devise new business models and structural incentives that aren’t rooted in manipulation…

SOURCE: longreads.com at 05:24PM

How Max Hollein Got To The Met Museum by Artsjournal

The museum advertised for a successor with “a highly developed EQ”, and Hollein seems to fit the bill. In San Francisco, as in Frankfurt, he is credited with energising curators, pushing…

SOURCE: www.theartnewspaper.com at 05:24PM

Westfield News Group ArtsBeat for 5/2/18 by Mark G Auerbach

Westfield News Group ArtsBeat 5/2/18: Shakespeare and Company announces casting; Longmeadow Chamber Music Society concert, WAM Theatre's Fresh Takes Series, and other arts news for WMass and…

SOURCE: thewestfieldnews.com at 05:14PM

Odds & Ends: Original The Humans Stars to Reprise Performances in Los Angeles & More by Broadway.com

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. Original The Humans Stars to Reprise Performances in Los Angeles Tony winners Jayne Houdyshell and Reed Birney will join fe…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:04PM

VIDEO: On This Day, May 2- SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE Opens on Broadway! by Alexa Criscitiello

On this day in 1984, Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's art-world masterpiece, Sunday in the Park with George, opened on Broadway starring Mandy Patinkin and Bernadette Peters.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:04PM

Christopher Ashley to Direct World Premiere of THE SQUIRRELS Starring Brad Oscar and More by BroadwayWorld

La Jolla Playhouse announces the cast and creative team for its world-premiere production of The Squirrels, by Tony Award nominee Robert Askins Hand to God, directed by 2017 Tony Award winne…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:04PM
Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Review: ‘It Came from Beyond’ at St. Luke’s Theatre by Deb Miller

Mid-century aficionados and other interested earthlings can take a time-traveling trip back to the ‘50s at St. Luke’s Theatre with the Off-Broadway premiere of It Came from Beyond, a sil…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 04:56PM

Enter to Win Tickets to Tony-Nominated SpongeBob SquarePants by Gabriel Agosto

For this month's Playbill’s ClubSEATS giveaway, we are offering a chance to win tickets to the most nominated new musical of the year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:48PM

Review: Chess at the Coliseum by Francesca Peschier

Checkmate: Benny and Bjorn's classic eighties musical is completely ridiculous The post Review: Chess at the Coliseum appeared first on Exeunt Magazine.

SOURCE: exeuntmagazine.com at 04:45PM

Review: Gut at the Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh by Fergus Morgan

Fear in the 21st century: Frances Poet's Bruntwood-shortlisted play is astute and unsettling. The post Review: Gut at the Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh appeared first on Exeunt Magazine.

SOURCE: exeuntmagazine.com at 04:43PM

First Look at Paradise Blue Off-Broadway With Dear Evan Hansen’s Kristolyn Lloyd by Hannah Vine

The Signature Theatre’s production of Dominique Morisseau’s play began performances April 24.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:36PM

How Well Do You Know the 2018 Tony Nominees? by Logan Culwell-Block

This year's Tony nominations are out, but how well do you know the men and women up for Broadway's biggest honor? Take our quiz to find out!

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:35PM

Reed Birney and Jayne Houdyshell to Return to The Humans in L.A. by Olivia Clement

The actors will reprise their Tony-winning performances for the last stop of the national tour.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:34PM

Reed Birney and Jayne Houdyshell to Return to The Humans in Los Angeles by Olivia Clement

The actors will reprise their Tony-winning performances for the last stop of the national tour.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:34PM

Paige Davis Will Headline Mame at North Shore Music Theatre by Andrew Gans

The Jerry Herman classic will also feature Ellen Harvey and David Coffee.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:29PM

Undeterred, Broadway Producer Ups Offer For The Weinstein Co. To $325 Million by Dawnc331

EXCLUSIVE: The Broadway producer whose offer to buy The Weinstein Co.’s assets was rejected yesterday as too little, too late, is back today with a new bid that exceeds the cash offer …

SOURCE: Deadline at 04:24PM

"Avengers" Has Crossed Over To Being REALLY Expensive TV by Artsjournal

Viewed in a vacuum, Infinity War is meaningless. As a standalone film, it’s a mess. Characters pop up for one scene and then vanish again completely. Nobody has any meaningful screen time.…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:18PM

Review Roundup: What Did The Critics Think Of The Michael Ball and Alexandra Burke Led CHESS in London? by BroadwayWorld

The epic musical love story CHESS starring Michael Ball as Anatoly, Alexandra Burke as Svetlana, Cedric Neal as The Arbiter, Tim Howar as Freddie, Cassidy Janson as Florence and Phillip Brow…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:06PM

Cynthia Erivo to Sing Mary Magdalene on All-Female JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Album by BroadwayWorld

Morgan James,Torya Beard, andRichard Ameliushave partnered with PledgeMusic to for an exciting new concept album featuring the only all-female cast of Jesus Christ Superstar. Superstar Cynth…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:06PM

Help Fund “Madness in Crowds: The Teeming Mind of Harrison Cady” by Trav S.D.

Thanks to the Mad Marchioness for telling me the exciting news that there is a new book in the works about Golden Age illustrator Harrison Cady. Cady was the first cousin of my great-grandfa…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 04:06PM

Space Availability at the Royal George by Bt

The Royal George Theatre, 1641 N. Halsted, has spring/summer slots available for the 50 seat Gallery Theatre, prime time 3 – 6 week rentals. Great price and location, right across the stre…

SOURCE: Collective Leverage at 04:06PM

See Audra McDonald Headline New York Philharmonic’s Spring Gala by Hannah Vine

The May 1 concert at David Geffen Hall featured music by Rodgers and Hammerstein, Stephen Sondheim, Leonard Bernstein, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:03PM

Watch Christian Borle and Laura Michelle Kelly Perform the Title Song From Me and My Girl by Olivia Clement

The musical is the final production of the Encores! at 25 season at New York City Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:01PM

Ariana Grande and J. Cole invade the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart with big debuts by Daniel Montgomery

There are four brand new songs in the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart as two artists make big debuts: Ariana Grande enters at number-three with her new song “No Tears Lef…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 04:00PM
Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Backstage with Richard Ridge: Not Your Average Joe Pitt- Lee Pace Talks ANGELS IN AMERICA and More! by Richard Ridge

'I wish I could say that it's fun but it's not. It's painful and it's complicated.'Lee Pace has ruled Middle Earth, wandered the galaxy, and now he's come back home to Broadway. The star of …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:54PM

Aaron Blake And Christopher Sieber Will Lead CANDIDE In Atlanta by BroadwayWorld

The Alliance Theatre is pleased to announce its upcoming production of CANDIDE, directed by Alliance Theatre Jennings Hertz Artistic Director Susan V. Booth with musical direction by Atlanta…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:54PM

Photo Flash: First Look at Signature's PARADISE BLUE by BroadwayWorld

Paradise Blue runs April 24 - June 3, 2018 with a Monday, May 14 opening night in The Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center 480 West 42nd Street between 9t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:54PM

Megan McGinnis to Direct DADDY LONG LEGS in Raleigh by BroadwayWorld

Theatre Raleigh ushers in the 2018 Summer Series with the classic 'rags-to-riches'tale of newfound loveDaddy Long Legsat the Kennedy TheatreMay 16ththroughthe 27th. This heartwarming Cindere…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:54PM

Reed Birney and Jayne Houdyshell Reunite for THE HUMANS at the Ahmanson Theatre by BroadwayWorld

Producers Scott Rudin and Barry Diller announced today that Reed Birney and Jayne Houdyshell will reprise their Tony Award-winning performances in The Humans for the last stop of the nationa…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:54PM

BWW TV: Watch New Clips of Tony Nominees Ariana DeBose & LaChanze in SUMMER by BroadwayWorld TV

The leading ladies of Summer really are hot stuff Just yesterday, LaChanze and Ariana DeBoseearned Tony nominations fortheir portrayals of the Queen of Disco at different stages in her life.…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:54PM

Cynthia Erivo Joins All-Female Jesus Christ Superstar Studio Album by Adam Hetrick

The Color Purple Tony winner will play Mary Magdalene on the studio album that will feature Shoshana Bean as Judas and Morgan James as Jesus.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:45PM

Lee Horwin in Blues, Ballads & Sin Songs by Sandi Durell

  The Legend of Libby Holman           By Sandi Durell   Lee Horwin>Libby Holman – a world premiere of a one act musical play emerged at The Triad Theatre. It’…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 03:45PM

What Do Critics Think of the London Chess Revival, Starring Michael Ball and Alexandra Burke? by Andrew Gans

The production runs through June 2 at the London Coliseum.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:36PM

'Madres' at Teatro Vista tells an Argentine story of protest in a dirty war, with 'Jane the Virgin' star in the cast by Chris Jones

Prior to the restoration of a democratically elected government in 1983 and the subsequent, Nuremberg-like “Trial of the Juntas,” the military dictatorship that ruled Argentina from 1976…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 03:30PM

Creditors review – Strindberg's scintillating tale of passion and possession by Mark Fisher

Royal Lyceum, EdinburghStewart Laing directs August Strindberg’s drama about a man wheedling his way into his ex-wife’s marriageIf the men’s rights movement is looking for a spokesman,…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:24PM

Forget Tyrion — this is the role Peter Dinklage was born to play by Johnny Oleksinski

Peter Dinklage has found the role of a lifetime — and its surname isn’t Lannister. The “Game of Thrones” actor will play Cyrano de Bergerac, the famed fictional French poet with a lo…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 03:21PM

Will MoviePass Disrupt Movie Theatres Out Of Existence? by Artsjournal

MoviePass has taken the sector by storm, attracting nearly 2 million new subscribers over the past year. But as its executives claim to be sending droves of new customers to theaters, MovieP…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 03:18PM

When Music Critics Could Kill: A Look Back At The Glory Days Of Pitchfork by Artsjournal1

Amos Barshad: "It's been years since the site had the kind of cultural cachet on which it built its empire. But music fans of a certain age can still rattle off the acts that landed notoriou…

SOURCE: slate.com at 03:18PM

Token Theatre Friends: ‘Mean Girls,’ Puppets, and Lena Hall by American Theatre Editors

This week, it's 'Mean Girls' ($119+) vs. 'Symphonie Fantastique' ($35+). Plus, the Friends chat with Hall in her apartment.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:14PM

Tony-Winning Once Makes Music in Illinois by Robert Loerzel

Once—a story of art and life—comes to Aurora’s Paramount Theatre

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:10PM

London Theater Review: ‘Chess’ at the English National Opera by Gordon Cox

No matter how frosty the West’s relations with Russia, is there really any reason to roll “Chess” out of cold storage? For all the bangers of its retro score, Benny Andersson and Björ…

SOURCE: Variety at 03:09PM

Soul Music: A Review of Memphis at Porchlight Music Theatre by Irene Hsiao

A feast for the eyes and ears, this production at Porchlight Music Theatre offers an encouraging parallel world.

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 03:00PM
Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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The 'Broadwaysted' Podcast Welcomes COME FROM AWAY's Geno Carr & Discuss Broadway Bound Kids' 'Broadway Bee' by Broadwaysted

This week we're excited to be shouting 'Welcome to the Rock' and no, we're not talking about Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson On this episode, we're sitting down withCome From Away's brilliant and …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:54PM

Porgy and Bess Heads to ENO Before the Met; 2018–2019 Season Also Includes World Premiere of Jack the Ripper Opera by Ryan McPhee

Eric Greene and Nicole Cabell will sing the title roles in the Gershwin opera for the London company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:52PM

Review: ‘Derek Jeter Makes the Play’ by Best Medicine Rep by Bev Fleisher

The resources of upstart Best Medicine Rep are optimized in this charming production of Robin Rothstein’s new work, Derek Jeter Makes the Play. Tucked in a corner of Lakeforest Mall, Best …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:38PM

Dael Orlandersmith gives powerful voice to Ferguson in ‘Until the Flood’ by Steven Oxman - For The Sun-Times

Orlandersmith depicts a set of eight characters who talk just as much about their own history as about the case itself.

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 02:32PM

Christopher Sieber, Aaron Blake, and Alexandra Schoeny Will Star in Atlanta Concert Staging of Candide by Adam Hetrick

The Leonard Bernstein operetta is a joint production between the Alliance Theatre and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:31PM

With ‘Vida’ ready to air, Chicago TV series may be next for Tanya Saracho by Curt Wagner

The former local playwright launches her first weekly drama on Starz and hopes to do another in the city "where I belong."

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 02:30PM

The New York Pops’ 35th Birthday Gala, “Part of His World: The Songs of Alan Menken” by Darryl Reilly

Angela Lansbury’s electrifying surprise appearance was the grandest of the many highlights of the New York Pops’ sensational 35th Birthday Gala, "Part of His World: The Songs of Alan Men…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 02:25PM

Review: Derek Jeter Makes the Play from Best Medicine by Tim Treanor

It is 2011, and we are in a tattered 4th-floor walkup in Maspeth, Queens.  The lights bathe a gigantic poster of Derek Jeter, a Hall-of-Fame quality shortstop who played for the New York Ya…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 02:24PM

John Von Rhein Steps Down As Chicago Tribune Music Critic by Artsjournal

"On a personal note, I would like to announce my upcoming retirement as classical music critic of the Chicago Tribune. When I step down July 1, I will have held this position at the paper fo…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 02:12PM

Why I Turned Marx's Communist Manifesto Into A Graphic Novel by Artsjournal1

Martin Rowson: "After I graduated I sold a cartoon series to New Statesman titled 'Scenes from the Lives of the Great Socialists', based on hideously contrived puns on the defining dicta of …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:12PM

Take Creative Expertise to the Next Level with Classes in Finance, Marketing + Leadership by Artsjournal

Northwestern University’s MS in Leadership for Creative Enterprises program develops leaders in business, innovation, and entrepreneurship across Entertainment, Media and the Arts. Earn yo…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 02:12PM

Jaron Lanier: We've Created Tech That Has Disrupted Our Own Best Intentions by Artsjournal

"We’ve created a scammy society where we concentrate wealth in ways that are petty and not helpful, and we’ve given them a world of far fewer options than we had. There’s nothing I wan…

SOURCE: New York Magazine at 02:12PM

Conference Call: Cast of "We Will Schoolhouse Rock You" at The Laurie Beechman Theatre by Adam Rothenberg

Growing up, Saturday mornings were my favorite day of the week! Mostly because I did not have to go to school, but also because Saturday morning cartoons were on. From The Smurfs to Spider-M…

SOURCE: Call Me Adam at 02:10PM

Pop Culture Happy Hour: Talking 'Hamilton' And 'Failing Up' With Leslie Odom Jr. by Linda Holmes

Broadway's original Aaron Burr sits down to talk about his new book, how it feels to hear ugly things about your career, and what he wants to do now that he couldn't before.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 02:06PM

'Culture Shock Within Their Own Country': Saudis Come To Grips With Swift Changes by Jackie Northam

Activities once forbidden — cinema, music, women driving — are now OK. It makes some Saudis nervous. "I talk to younger people, they are happy with it," says a Saudi woman. "But older pe…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 02:06PM
Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Theater Review: “Much Ado” About Something New by Kamela Dolinova

Shining leads make up for a problem play that, in this production, has been further problematized.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 01:54PM

VIDEO: In Rehearsal with Encores! ME AND MY GIRL by Stage Tube

Encores will present Me and My Girl as the final production of the Encores at 25 season at New YorkCity Center. Get a preview below in rehearsal with stars Christian Borle and Laura Michelle…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:48PM

Frieze Art Fair goes large in the Big Apple

And with its plethora of fairs, New York’s art week has something for buyers at every level

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 01:42PM

Bruce Springsteen on Broadway: What comes after the Tony Award? by Asbury Park (n.j.) Press, Chris Jordan, Asbury Park (n.j.) Press

'Springsteen on Broadway' will be honored with 'special award' from Tony committee, but it doesn't appear there will be a tour of the show after the show ends its ru…

SOURCE: USA Today at 01:42PM

Suzhou Symphony Orchestra, Shenzhen Concert Hall — spiky yet accessible

A satsifying performance of Ye Xiaogang’s ambitious, reworked Symphony No. 5

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 01:38PM

Joe’s Pub Celebrates Pride with a Can’t-Miss Line-Up by Matthew Wexler

While there are plenty of LGBTQ happenings across the five boroughs throughout June, consider cooling off at Joe’s Pub with one of these pride-centric performances.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 01:36PM

In the Moment: Interview with Shakespeare Theatre Company Wig Master Dori Beau Seigneur by David Siegel

How important can a wig be to a theater production and an actor’s performance? What better way to answer that question then with a section from the recent book, The Ascent of Angels in Ame…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:32PM

Review: ‘An American in Paris’ at the Hippodrome Theatre by John Harding

Think of the latest “new” Gershwin touring show up at the Hippodrome Theatre — An American in Paris — as a G.I. “jukebox musical” with legs. About a hundred of them, it seems. An…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:26PM

A critic goes to a Synetic preview and finds much to praise by Peter Marks

Company continues successful Shakespeare productions with “Titus Andronicus.”

SOURCE: Washington Post at 01:24PM

Chess, Coliseum, London — big, brash and paper-thin

Although beautifully sung and played, this revived 1986 musical lacks a dramatic core

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 01:19PM

Sylvio Perlstein Collection at Hauser & Wirth — an extravaganza of weirdness

At a time when many art collectors chase the same big names, Perlstein’s idiosyncrasies look visionary

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 01:18PM

Everything you need to know about Kinky Boots by Carly-Ann Clements

Not dragged yourself to the West End to see Kinky Boots yet? Don’t loaf about. Slap on the glitter and slip on those heels and make your way down to see the most fabulous show in town. But…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 01:11PM

Review: In ‘Assembled Identity,’ They Laugh Alike, They Walk Alike, but They’re Not Twins by Laura Collins-Hughes

Twins who discover they’re far more than sisters are at the center of a high-tech sci-fi drama at Here.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 01:06PM

Corporate Boss Caught On TV Video Singing "We're In The Money" Undermines His Interview by Artsjournal

Intoning lines from a piece called “The Gold Diggers’ Song (We’re in the Money)” was probably not the best way to assuage concerns that shareholders might be making hay on the back o…

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 01:06PM

Art Fairs Are Like America - Broken, Says Jerry Saltz by Artsjournal1

"As a system, art fairs are like America: They're broken and no one knows how to fix them. Like America, they also benefit those at very top more than anyone else, and this gap is only growi…

SOURCE: Vulture at 01:06PM

Romeo and Juliet, Stratford-upon-Avon — Juliet and knives to the fore

Erica Whyman’s intriguing staging at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre highlights contemporary issues

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 01:05PM

Will ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ rule Best Drama Guest Actress at 2018 Emmys? Cherry Jones, Marisa Tomei, Samira Wiley all contend by Riley

“The Handmaid’s Tale” has three strong contenders this year in the Emmy race for Best Drama Guest Actress, having won the category last year for Alexis Bledel’s role in the first sea…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 01:00PM

‘Go along for fun but don’t expect a masterpiece’: SON OF A PREACHER MAN – Touring ★★ by Olivia Mitchell

I do feel anyone going to see Son of a Preacher Man because of Dusty Springfield could be a bit disappointed, but in saying that it was an entertaining and enjoyable evening and the audience…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PM
Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Review: “Revolt” at 7 Stages hits (and also misses) the gender revolution of #MeToo by Kelundra Smith

What if instead of working 40 hours per week, missing time with family and losing sleep, Mondays were optional? What if marriage didn’t come with the expectation of having children? What i…

SOURCE: artsatl.com at 12:59PM

Sing the Body Electric on stage by Cogency

Sing the Body Electric by Michael Hollinger, directed by Deborah Block. Theater Exile, Philadelphia, May 2018.   Michael Hollinger’s newest play, Sing the Body Electric, presents two …

SOURCE: theculturalcritic.com at 12:49PM

Toro: Beauty and the Bull review at Lilian Baylis Studio, London – ‘sensual and provocative’ by Rachel Elderkin

Fairy lights hang from the ceiling. In the foreground a woman is stretched out, her legs spread-eagled. Behind her, bare chested men

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:47PM

Audiences Will 'Work' with Favorite Colleagues in New Immersive Show The Office! A Musical Parody by Broadway.com

On the heels of their hit tuner Friends! The Musical Parody, writers Bob and Tobly McSmith are bringing a new audience-collaborative show to off-Broadway's Theater Center. The Offic…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:36PM

Get Well Soon review at Birch Community Centre, Manchester – ‘engaging and informative’ by Chris Bartlett

The micro-budgeted but innovative Mikron theatre company’s stock in trade is an ability to pop up in any sort of small venue

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:35PM

First Night Takeover: @chessthemusical at the @LondonColiseum

Our #FirstNightTakeover series continues with Perry O’Bree at the West End premiere of CHESS, starring Michael Ball, Alexandra Burke, Cedric Neal, Tim Howar, Cassidy Janson and Philip Brow…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 12:25PM

The Good Fight, Starring Christine Baranski and Audra McDonald, Renewed for Third Season by Andrew Gans

The second season finale of the CBS All Access drama will debut May 27.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19PM

Tully — a powerhouse performance from Charlize Theron

The actor excels as a weary mother haunted by her past in Jason Reitman’s film

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:16PM

Lean on Pete — like Dickens under an American sky

British director Andrew Haigh’s film tells the story of a teenager and a racehorse

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:16PM

I Feel Pretty — dizzy with contradictions

Amy Schumer shines amid the bedlam of this haywire comedy

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:15PM

Good History: A Review of A Home on the Lake at Piven Theatre Workshop and Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre by Hugh Iglarsh

Piven Theatre Workshop and Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre co-produce this place-based world premiere about Evanston's racially-charged history.

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 12:15PM

New Town Utopia — a sweet, sad film about Essex

A documentary that follows the new town of Basildon through the decades

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:13PM

MoviePass says it’s bringing back its movie-a-day plan by Nicolas Vega

Grab some popcorn, because MoviePass is back. The service, which signaled last month it might be getting rid of its plan that gives theatergoers access to a movie a day for less than $10 a m…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 12:09PM

India’s new wave of comedians laugh in the face of taboos by Laya Maheshwari

Standups such as Varun Grover and Aditi Mittal are confronting the country’s stigmas and outraging some audiencesVarun Grover, one of India’s leading standup comedians, was recently perf…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:06PM

Marilyn Horne At 84 by Artsjournal

Horne carries her 84 years the way others carry 60. Her mind is sharp, likewise her memory, and her speaking voice retains its unmistakable metal. Dwelling on the past is not her style. "I d…

SOURCE: www.beyondcriticism.com at 12:04PM

Dancers Are Choreographers, Too, And It's Time For Dance Criticism To Reflect That by Artsjournal1

Dancer Benedict Nguyen: "We make contributions to creative processes all the time. Some of these are obvious: We often improvise material or generate entire phrases to be incorporated into a…

SOURCE: www.dancemagazine.com at 12:04PM

Kate Fleetwood: ‘The more versatile you are, the better chance of longevity’ by Sam Marlowe

The chameleon actor made her mark with a string of lauded lead performances including Lady Macbeth and Medea. Ahead of starring in

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:00PM

‘Intense & hilarious storylines’: JB SHORTS – Manchester ★★★★★ by Kristy Stott

This year’s JB Shorts is just as unmissable as the last, showcasing some magnificent local talents in an unforgettable evening. When it comes to short plays, JB Shorts has proved once agai…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PM

Jennifer Zeynab Joukhadar, Blanche McCrary Boyd To Give Book Talks by Carole Goldberg

Authors will give free talks about their latest books at R.J. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Road, Madison. Registration is required: 203-245-3959 or rjjulia.com. On Tuesday, May 8, at 6…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 12:00PM
Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Why Is the Sky Blue? review at Southwark Playhouse, London – ‘frank and funny verbatim theatre’ by JN Benjamin

People are learning how to interact with each other though porn. That’s message behind Why is the Sky Blue? (Or How to

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:55AM

‘Miss You Like Hell’ Shows Being an Authentic Woman Can Be Messy at Times by Alicia Ramírez

I’m aware of being Puerto Rican, being Latinx, being a woman, and how long it’s taking to incorporate stories of color into mainstage seasons, which is why I’m grateful for Mi…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 11:55AM

Chair of National Endowment for the Arts Jane Chu Resigns by BroadwayWorld

The National Endowment for the Arts has just announced that current chair Jane Chu has chosen to resign from her post after a four year run.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:54AM

Meet the 2018 Tony Nominees by Hannah Vine

This years Tony Award nominees gathered at the InterContinental New York Hotel on May 2 to meet the press.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:49AM

NEWS: Cast announced for Adam & Eve three-hander with a post-truth twist at Hope by Featured Content

Casting has now been announced for the return of Broken Silence Theatre's critically acclaimed modern-day, feminist update on the Garden of Eden story. Adam & Eve runs at the Hope Theat…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:48AM

Theatremakers hit out at ‘harmful’ stereotyping of British East Asian actors by Giverny Masso

Theatremakers including Yellow Earth artistic director Kumiko Mendl and actor Lucy Sheen have slammed “harmful stereotyping” of British East Asian actors in

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:36AM

Edinburgh Festival Fringe unveils schemes to help young theatre critics and writers by Simon Fearn

Two initiatives have been launched for this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe aimed at helping young theatre writers break into arts journalism. The

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:36AM

Jake Gyllenhaal to Star as Leonard Bernstein in New Bio-Film The American by Andy Lefkowitz

Broadway alum and Oscar nominee Jake Gyllenhaal has signed on to star as Tony-winning music legend Leonard Bernstein in the new bio-flick The American, according to Deadline. Gyllenhaal…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:33AM

And the Nominees Are...! Andrew Garfield & More Meet the Press at the 2018 Tony Junket by Broadway.com

The race to Broadway's biggest night has begun! On May 1, the 2018 Tony nominations were revealed. On May 2, this year's nominees woke up bright and early (again) to get ready for th…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:33AM

Watch Tony Nominee Hailey Kilgore & Once On This Island Co-Star Alex Newell Sing Out on Today by Broadway.com

The cheered Broadway revival of Ahrens & Flaherty's Once On This Island is a newly anointed eight-time Tony nominee! The musical's Tony-nominated star Hailey Kilgore and sho…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:33AM

National Endowment for the Arts Chair Jane Chu Resigns by Adam Hetrick

Chu, who was appointed by Barack Obama in 2014, will conclude her four-year term in June.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:22AM

Alexandra Burke: ‘I’ve turned down so much work because of a lack of confidence’ by Mark Shenton

Now appearing in Chess at the London Coliseum, the performer and pop star tells Mark Shenton how the loss of her mother

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:07AM

Creators of Friends! Hit to Debut The Office! Immersive Musical Parody by Olivia Clement

Bob and Tobly McSmith will bring their newest show Off-Broadway this September.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:07AM

Linda Glick Returns to Pangea with “Teach Me Tonight: Part II. Voila!” on Fridays, June 1 and 8

Singer and actress, Linda Glick, returns to Pangea Restaurant and Supper Club (178 Second Ave, New York City) on Fridays, June 1 and 8 at 7 PM, with her acclaimed and newly revised show, Tea…

SOURCE: NiteLifeExchange at 11:06AM

Karen Oberlin in “Confound Me: Songs in Search of Something,” Thursday, May 17, at Birdland

Multi-award winning singer Karen Oberlin, debuts her new show, Confound Me: Songs in Search of Something, at Birdland on Thursday, May 17th at 6 PM, with Jon Weber on piano, Sean Smith on ba…

SOURCE: NiteLifeExchange at 11:06AM

Spider Saloff Exudes The Cool Heat of Peggy Lee by Marilyn Lester

Spider Saloff is so darn appealing you just want to wrap her up and take her home. The singer is a bubbly package of entertainment perfection. She’s poised, witty, personable, smart and mo…

SOURCE: NiteLifeExchange at 11:05AM

Review: ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ is Enchanting by Christopher Caggiano

By Christopher Caggiano, Contributing Writer, May 2, 2018 As anyone who’s been near New York City’s Lyric Theatre over the past few weeks can attest, Harry Potter has made his presence i…

SOURCE: www.zealnyc.com at 11:04AM

Summer - the Donna Summer musical by Oscar E. Moore

Just get on with the songs. When that happened, magic happens. Voices soar and we are brought back to the sounds of the 70’s that truly are boogie inspiring.

SOURCE: Talk Entertainment at 11:04AM

Chess review – Benny and Björn's cold war musical no match for tiddlywinks by Lyn Gardner

London ColiseumEven Alexandra Burke can’t save this lumbering story told with tracks by the Abba songwritersMusicals are the toughest of mediums, requiring the score, book and production t…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:04AM

Tony Nominee Bryce Pinkham Set for Readings of Page Count by Andrew Gans

Jim Brochu will also be part of the industry readings directed by Joseph Discher.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:01AM

‘A diverse cast brings Kesey’s characters to life’: ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO’S NEST – Chickenshed Theatre by Liz Dyer

Ove Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest is a poignant and still relevant story about the way society treats those who don’t fit the mould and it feels like an appropriate choice for a theatre co…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM

GUEST BLOG by Danielle DeMatteo: TIPS FOR SUBMITTING YOUR SCRIPT TO A FESTIVAL (Or to anything else, for that matter!)

Over the last 3 years since She NYC Arts was founded in 2015, we’ve gotten over a thousand script submissions from all over the world. While we have a whole team of script readers that sco…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00AM
Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Bourbon, Mo., native Taylor Louderman nabs Tony nomination for Tina Fey's 'Mean Girls' by Judith Newmark St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Norbert Leo Butz of St. Louis is nominated for actor in a featured role in a musical, "My Fair Lady."

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 10:54AM

Watch Hailey Kilgore and Alex Newell Lead Once On This Island Performance on The Today Show by Ryan McPhee

The Broadway revival earned eight Tony Award nominations May 1.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:53AM

Resellers Who Use Bots To Buy Up Hot Tickets Could See Their Fines Soar by Artsjournal1

Under a new law submitted in the UK Parliament last week, "anyone caught using automated software to instantly buy tickets in such a way will face an unlimited fine. The move is part of a wi…

SOURCE: www.artsprofessional.co.uk at 10:48AM

Arts Orgs Fear They Simply Can't Afford To Turn Down Donations From Ethically Dubious Sources by Artsjournal1

"Although the vast majority are concerned that taking the 'wrong' sort of money could damage their reputation, just one in four report that their organisation has any sort of ethical fundrai…

SOURCE: www.artsprofessional.co.uk at 10:48AM

REVIEW: Chess, London Coliseum ✭✭✭✭✭ by Paul T Davies

By Paul T Davies Paul T Davies reviews Chess the musical which is now enjoying a five week all-star return season at the London Coliseum. This post REVIEW: Chess, London Coliseum ✭✭✭�…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 10:36AM

Assembled Identity

Assembled Identity Off Broadway, HERE Arts Center Reviewed by Piper Rasmussen BOTTOM LINE: Assembled Identity is a resonant, ambitious investigation of what it means to be unique, when you…

SOURCE: Theatre is Easy at 10:36AM

VIDEO: Watch Alex Newell, Hailey Kilgore, & the Cast of the Tony Nominated ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Revival on THE TODAY SHOW by TV News Desk

The Tony Nominated Broadway revivalof Once On This Island, opened on December 3 at The Circle in the Square Theatre 235 West 50th Street to rave reviews. The new production is directed by To…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:36AM

1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair: the female gaze

A special exhibition brings together six African artists foregrounding women’s perspectives in diverse ways

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 10:30AM

What’s the reaction to @SpongeBobBway & @MeanGirlsBway topping the @TheTonyAwards nominations?

So the nominations for the Tony Awards 2018 have been revealed and the likes of Spongebob and Mean Girls are vying with classics like My Fair Lady and Carousel – do you see a trip to NYC c…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 10:30AM

The Great Work Shall Continue! Tony-Nominated Angels in America Extends on Broadway by Lindsey Sullivan

After making history as the most Tony-nominated play in Broadway history on May 1, the revival of Tony Kushner's landmark play Angels in America has extended its run at the Neil Sim…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:24AM

Inside the National Dance Institute Gala Honoring Tony Winner Bebe Neuwirth by Hannah Vine

The two-time Tony winner was recognized at NDI’s annual gala, emceed by Tony nominee Terrence Mann.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Chicago

‘Chicago’ really is just one of those musicals you must see! There’s a reason that it’s loved worldwide and there’s a reason that it’s multi-award winning. In its 22 years of tak…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 10:19AM

Benedict Cumberbatch and James Corden Are Stage Rivals in Scenes From Hamlet, The Crucible, and More by Andrew Gans

The two actors also spoof Andrew Lloyd Webber's megahit Cats in their Late Late Show sketch.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:17AM

Brooklyn Screening of David Bowie’s Lazarus Musical, Featuring Live Musical Accompaniment, Presented May 2 by Andrew Gans

The screening captures the 2016 London engagement of the Ivo van Hove-directed production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:11AM

Diary: Katie Hopkins – from free-speech warrior to free-speech worrier over Katie Hopkins musical by Tabard

Katie Hopkins isn’t a happy bunny. In case you missed it, a new production opened this week called The Assassination of Katie

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:09AM

Take Five! with Helen Hayes nominated Directors by Lorraine Treanor

Directors call everyone together. They first create a safe place for everyone to explore the text and what they can bring to it. They are the shamans, shape-shifting their own presences – …

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 10:04AM

Did you see? @TheNoelSullivan stars in UK premiere of @ItsOnlyLifeUK at @theuniontheatre c/o @AriaEnts

Award-winning American musical revue IT'S ONLY LIFE gets its UK premiere at London's Union Theatre this summer care of Aria Entertainment's Katy Lipson with a cast including Noel Sullivan...

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 10:00AM

“Miss this show at your peril’: BEAUTIFUL – Touring ★★★★★ by Helen McWilliams

Miss Beautiful at your peril, the reason it was such a success in the West End couldn’t be clearer and I for one feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to have caught this show at one …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00AM
Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Raymond Bobgan of Cleveland Public Theatre wins Cleveland Foundation's Homer Wadsworth award by Steven Litt

Raymond Bobgan, executive artistic director of the Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT), with its 2018 Homer C. Wadsworth Award

SOURCE: Cleveland.com at 09:56AM

Bankrupt Weinstein Company Has A Buyer by Artsjournal1

"The Weinstein Company on Tuesday named a Dallas private equity firm as the winning bidder in its bankruptcy sale, spurning an offer by the Broadway producer Howard Kagan. The victor - for n…

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

David Wiegand, San Francisco Chronicle Arts Editor And TV Critic, Dead At 70 by Artsjournal1

"His long career at The Chronicle began when he was hired in May 1992 as a temporary copy editor in the section he would go on to oversee, Datebook. Wiegand distinguished himself as someone …

SOURCE: www.sfchronicle.com at 09:48AM

Menil Collection's New Drawing Institute Has Solid Opening Date by Artsjournal1

"The Menil Drawing Institute, which has looked so enticingly ready for months from Richmond Avenue, will open Nov. 3 with an exhibition of works on paper by Jasper Johns that has been almost…

SOURCE: www.chron.com at 09:48AM

In Interview On Record-Breaking Episode, 'Simpsons' Creator Matt Groening Puts His Foot In It by Artsjournal1

With its 636th having aired last weekend, The Simpsons now holds the record for most episodes of any scripted prime-time series. Said Groening, "I actually sometimes meet a famous actor and …

SOURCE: USA Today at 09:48AM

Columbia University's Visual Arts MFA Students, Appalled At Quality Of Program, Demand Refunds by Artsjournal1

The MFA in visual arts program at Columbia is by reputation one of the best in the country, and it's almost certainly the most expensive, with annual tuition of $63,961. Yet the art studio b…

SOURCE: www.columbiaspectator.com at 09:48AM

GRACE NOTES: Wednesday, May 2, 2018 by Susan Grace

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SOURCE: Grace Notes Subscription at 09:45AM

Review: ‘1984’ by Scena Theatre by William Powell

Big Brother. Newspeak. Thoughtcrime. Doublethink. Orwellian. Those words have floated around the public lexicon for years, and at a time when the political zeitgeist contains phrases like �…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:38AM

Diary: Glenda Jackson proves sharper than a serpent’s tooth by Tabard

Poor Charles McNulty. The Los Angeles Times journalist appears to have had something of a torrid time interviewing our very own Glenda

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:34AM

Joel Grey Joins Gold Coast International Film Festival's Burton Moss Hollywood Golden Era Award Advisory Board by BroadwayWorld

Award-winning actor, singer, and dancer, Joel Grey, has been named to a star-studded advisory board to nominate the recipient of the Gold Coast International Film Festival's second annual Bu…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:33AM

BWW Review: Denzel Washington Stars in George C. Wolfe's Oddly-Energized Mounting of Eugene O'Neill's THE ICEMAN COMETH by Michael Dale

Escaping disillusionment through the comfort of alcohol while clinging to hopeless pipe dreams is rarely depicted with such crackling energy as it is in director George C. Wolfe's puzzling p…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:33AM

BWW Review: CALENDAR GIRLS at ARENA DINNER THEATRE by Jen Poiry

Arena Dinner Theatre specializes in charming comedies featuring middle-aged women, and its latest production, Calendar Girls, fits right in.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:33AM

ANGELS IN AMERICA Extends Through July 15 by BroadwayWorld

Producers Tim Levy Director, NT America and Jordan Roth President, Jujamcyn Theaters announced today that the Olivier Award-winning National Theatre revival of Tony Kushner's masterwork, Ang…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:33AM

Review of Henry V: at curtainup.com/ by Deirdre Donovan

Though helmed unevenly by Robert O'Hara, this Mobile Unit production scores with Zenzi Williams in the nominal role Henry V (2018 Off-Broadway)

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 09:30AM

'The Tonight Show' was all about Ariana Grande by Usa Today, Jayme Deerwester, Usa Today

Watch as the singer goes Goth on Kendrick Lamar's 'Humble' while playing Musical Genre Challenge with Jimmy Fallon on 'The Tonight Show.'     &#…

SOURCE: USA Today at 09:26AM

Jake Gyllenhaal Will Play Leonard Bernstein on Screen in The American by Adam Hetrick

Structured like a symphony, the film traces the life of the West Side Story composer and famed conductor in five movements.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:22AM

An Interview with Lauren Ridloff by Victoria Myers

We speak with Tony nominee Lauren Ridloff, currently making her Broadway debut as Sarah in "Children of a Lesser God," about the ways in which Lauren relates to Sarah, how the play helps her…

SOURCE: The Interval at 09:20AM

Angels in America to Extend by Mark A. Robinson

After scoring eleven Tony nominations, The National Theatre revival of Angels in America is now the most-nominated play in Tony history. Heightening the excitement of that news is the anno…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 09:19AM

Angels in America Extends Broadway Run After Record-Breaking 11 Tony Nominations by Ryan McPhee

The revival of Tony Kushner's two-part epic has added two weeks to its limited engagement.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:03AM

Scene At Racine — The cast of ‘Cinderella’ performs ‘Do I Love You?’ by Miriam Di Nunzio

Stars Tatyana Lubov as Cinderella, and Louis Griffin as Prince Topher, perform one of the show's most memorable duets.

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 09:00AM

Shakespeare is our birthright – we need more not less (your views, May 3) by The Stage

Lyn Gardner is right to point out (‘We have a Shakespeare problem’, April 26) that for people growing up in the UK,

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:00AM

Text of the Day: Quiz by Aleks Sierz

Random and topical thoughts and quotes gathered by My Theatre Mates contributor Aleks Sierz, first published on www.sierz.co.uk.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM

In pictures (May 3): Judi Dench at Sonning Mill, Curve, Colab Factory, Arcola, Chickenshed, Mercury and more by The Stage

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

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:00AM

Hello, I'm listening... by Ken Levine

I’m always in awe of those technicians who set up the acoustics for major theatres like the Disney Hall in Los Angeles. It’s such a baffling science. Sound travels in mysterious ways …

SOURCE: Ken Levine at 09:00AM

Positation in Action: Director Erin Ortman’s Multi-Year Journey with the Arabian Nights by [email protected] (jdstokely)

By Martha Steketee. Director Erin Ortman loves musical theatre, new plays, theatre families, and William Ball’s idea of “positation” that celebrates the “yes” in artistic collabora…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 09:00AM
Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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London Theatre Accessibility

London is home to a wealth of marvelous architecture and features a heterogeneous mixture of architectural styles ranging from Gothic and Renaissance to Baroque, Neoclassical and Art Deco. A…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 08:59AM

Review: One Green Bottle at the Soho Theatre by Francesca Peschier

Francesca Peschier reviews Hideki Noda's "utterly bizarre gender-bending kaleidoscopic piece of work". The post Review: One Green Bottle at the Soho Theatre appeared first on Exeunt Magazin…

SOURCE: exeuntmagazine.com at 08:57AM

Empire state of mind: the comedian untangling India's identity crisis by Sarah Sahim

With his persona of a Raj-revering Indian, Anuvab Pal dons a Beefeater jacket and judge’s wig to trace colonial legacy in the standup show The EmpireReckoning with colonialism is on the mi…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:54AM

Review: Alice in Wonderland at Chesapeake Shakespeare Theatre by Kelly McCorkendale

Alice in Wonderland is so well known that it’s easy to forget the original two books—Alice’s Adventure in Wonderland and Alice Through the Looking-Glass—were written in 1865 in Queen…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 08:54AM

SUMMER – the Donna Summer musical – It takes three to boogie, disco style by Oscar E Moore

On April 26, 1977 Studio 54 opened.  On April 26, 2018 I attended the new musical based on the life of the most famous Disco Queen that reigned supreme at Studio 54 – Donna Summer …

SOURCE: Oscar E. Moore at 08:48AM

VIDEO: Benedict Cumberbatch Ruins James Corden's Performance of MEMORY on THE LATE LATE SHOW by TV News Desk

Before they achieved fame as actors, James and Benedict Cumberbatch had a long history of appearing in live theater together, but their fierce competitiveness managed to ruin performances of…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:42AM

VIDEO: Watch Laura Benanti Get Crafty in The Kitchen on THE CHEW by TV News Desk

Broadway star Laura Benanti visits The Chew to put her baking skills to the test with Clinton Kelly. Check out the clip below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:42AM

It Costs An Awful Lot To Change A Country's Alphabet - Just Ask Kazakhstan by Artsjournal1

The Kazakh language has used a modified version of the Cyrillic (Russian) alphabet since the early Soviet days. Now the government of the Central Asian republic has adopted a plan to switch …

SOURCE: www.bbc.com at 08:42AM

'One Of The Most Innovative, Influential Magazine Art Directors Of The 20th Century', Art Paul Of 'Playboy', Dead At 93 by Artsjournal1

"During [his] tenure as art director, Playboy won hundreds of awards for illustration and graphic design and influenced the visual appearance of scores of other magazines and newspapers. ...…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 08:42AM

Tarantino, Streep, Gyllenhaal, Other Stars Say Weinstein Co. Owes Them Millions, Object To Bankruptcy Sale by Artsjournal1

Director Quentin Tarantino, whose relationship with the Weinstein brothers goes back more than 20 years, claims that he's owed well over $4 million in royalties for his four most recent movi…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:42AM

Too Beautiful to be Brief

Making my way to the Empire Cinema on Haymarket, I had mixed feelings about reviewing Emma Rice’s adaptation of Brief Encounter. I wondered how the cinema could be made to set the scene fo…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 08:40AM

WATCH: Meet the 3Women (& 1Man) in Katy Brand’s new comedy with our interview & trailer by Featured Content

Got your tickets yet for 3Women? The debut play by the award-winning comedian and writer Katy Brand premieres at the West End's Trafalgar Studios 2 from 15 May. You'll get a brilliant feel f…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:36AM

BWW's On This Day - May 2, 2018

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on May 2 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

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A Musical Parody of THE OFFICE is Coming to New York by BroadwayWorld

On the heels of their hit show FRIENDS The Musical Parody still onstage at St Luke's Theater, the princes of parody, Bob and Tobly McSmith, are bringing a new show to The Theater Center in N…

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Review: This Is Not A Safe Place, Camden People’s Theatre by Charlotte Irwin

Jackie Hagan is an award-winning playwright, the 2018 Jerwood Compton Poetry fellow, and working class. And so, the monologue that The post Review: This Is Not A Safe Place, Camden People’…

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7 shows to look out for in May – Red, Chess, An Ideal Husband & more by Emma Clarendon

Here’s a guide to a few of the shows that Love London Love Culture is looking forward to throughout May…

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'Mean Girls' was a movie before Twitter even existed. How did creators update it to be a modern musical? by Erika Milvy

Who knew you could make a Tony-nominated musical from a self-help book for parents? Tina Fey, that’s who. “Mean Girls” picked up a leading 12 Tony Award nominations on Tuesday, includi…

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Stage Left Theatre has a real history in Chicago — now future is in doubt by Chris Jones

As I walked my dog near Wrigley Field the other night, the two of us stopped among the bars and the noise, and stood and stared outside 3408 N. Sheffield Ave. That address used to be the hom…

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Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Romeo and Juliet review – RSC's gender-fluid tragedy of youth by Michael Billington

Royal Shakespeare theatre, Stratford-upon-AvonThere are strong performances in Eric Whyman’s swift production but it doesn’t solve the problems of the playIn 1845, the American Charlotte…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:48AM

Paris's Opéra-Bastille Closed For 18 Days Due To Mishap With Fire Curtain by Artsjournal1

Last week, two 18-ton cables that serve as counterweights to the stage's metal fire curtain snapped. While no one was injured and the fire curtain did not fall to the stage, Paris Opera mana…

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Chess, Coliseum, review, London: It's impossible to take this show as seriously as it takes itself by Paul Taylor, Paul Taylor

This new production of the Eighties musical by Tim Rice and ABBA's Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus is overblown and messy

SOURCE: The Independent at 07:36AM

WMO co-founder Marko Stojanovic: ‘Mime is now probably at its lowest point in modern history’ by Marko Stojanovic

Mime faces many challenges but it did not die with Marcel Marceau, argues WMO co-founder Marko Stojanovic who organised a global conference

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Mark Shenton: Should theatre critics be able to distinguish between a beagle and a lapdog? by Mark Shenton

Critics aren’t employed to agree with each other, let alone with the readers they write for or the artists they are writing

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No More Heroes by Alice Saville

Alice Saville considers questions of reputation and legacy in an industry that’s in love with its own history. The post No More Heroes appeared first on Exeunt Magazine.

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Careers Clinic: Why did a prospective agent ‘ghost’ me? by John Byrne

I have been looking for a new agent and have had a few meetings over the last two weeks that all seemed

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‘Full of humanity & defiance’: THE LAST SHIP – Touring ★★★★ by Anne Cox

Packed full of humanity and defiance, if a trifle long, The Last Ship is an impressive first show from pop legend Sting.

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Dear West End Producer: ‘How can we end the hideous #actorslife? And what is theatre doing to compete with Netflix?’ by @westendproducer

When will we be able to end the hideous hashtag actors life that is now endemic in the industry? What can we

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Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Review: Chicago, Phoenix Theatre by Jessica Handscomb

The longest running musical on Broadway, Chicago has once again returned to London’s West End. Initially a 1926 play by The post Review: Chicago, Phoenix Theatre appeared first on A Younge…

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Review: Half Breed, Soho Theatre by Samuel Sims

Half Breed is for anyone that has ever felt ‘other’. It’s exhausting, breakneck and revitalising; a show and a performer The post Review: Half Breed, Soho Theatre appeared first on A Y…

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Shapeshifters: Black Queer Land(ing) at Gibney Dance by Maura Donohue

mayfield brooks, jumatatu m. poe, and the I Moving Lab are part of aa three-week series conceived and curated by Marýa Wethers at Gibney Dance highlighted “intersections and crossroads am…

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Olivia Colman backs campaign urging political parties to support live arts by Matthew Hemley

Actors Olivia Colman and Samuel West have backed a new campaign that urges political parties in London to sign up to a

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Chess, London Coliseum review - powerfully sung but still problematic by Matt Wolf

Eighties musical remains a melodically rich muddle Its origins as a concept album cling stubbornly to Chess, the Tim Rice collaboration with the male members of ABBA first seen on the West E…

SOURCE: theartsdesk.com at 06:42AM

East Asian men are ‘desexualised and emasculated’ on stage and screen – Daniel York Loh by Giverny Masso

East Asian men are “dehumanised, desexualised and made to look ugly” when they are represented in Western culture, actor Daniel York Loh

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How to prepare for your next summer intensive

Summer will be here before you know it. School will be out, homework will be a thing of the past, other activities may subside, and perhaps you have a summer intensive lined up, so you can s…

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YYC Dance Project: A dance team with a dancer’s best interests at heart

In the dance world, there is a constant need for enrichment in training. Whether it is in ballet, jazz or contemporary, it is essential to keep some balanced criteria of styles under your be…

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Creditors review at Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh – ‘intense and brutal’ by Thom Dibdin

Stewart Laing’s production of David Greig’s punchy 2008 modern language version of Strindberg’s Creditors is raw and often brutal. This dissection of

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WATCH: #HamiltonHumpDay - Top 5 surprising facts about @Lin_Manuel Miranda

It's Wednesday and that means it's #HamiltonHumpDay! This week, we thought we'd learn a bit more about the man behind the musical, Lin-Manuel Miranda. Super-fans might know some of these fac…

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An Evening With Audra McDonald by Sandi Durell

    by Brian Scott Lipton     “I am what I am, I am my own special creation,” six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald sang just seconds into her spectacular gala co…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 06:24AM

‘Lacks some of that magic stardust that made the film irresistible’: STRICTLY BALLROOM THE MUSICAL – West End by Victoria Sadler

Though I may have had my grumbles with Strictly Ballroom, I couldn’t hear a single criticism from the crowd as they flooded back out into the London night after the show finished.

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Theatre festival has big ambitions for Toronto’s littlest audiences by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

Early years theatre, a European movement to create stage productions for audiences as young as 2 weeks old, comes to Toronto with WeeFestival, writes Karen Fricker.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 06:00AM
Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Today on Broadway: Wednesday, May 2, 2018 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Looking Back at the Tony Nominations, Howard Kagan is Bidding on Weinstein’s Assets, and Peter Dinklage to Star in “Cyrano” Musical at Goodspeed! 1) Tony Nomination…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM

Iron & Coal: the story behind the unlikely Holocaust rock-opera by David Smith In Washington

Composer and lyricist Jeremy Schonfeld has created a multimedia event to pay tribute to his father’s journey in AuschwitzStories of the Holocaust have been told in memoirs, novels and film…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:36AM

'Melvin Seals & JGB' at The Warfield, San Francisco by Blouin Artinfo

The Warfield Theater is celebrating its 96th Anniversary. To mark the occasion Goldenvoice is presenting an exclusive musical show by Melvin Seals & JGB. The occasion will also see the p…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 05:29AM

Brief 5/2: Tony Nominees Meet the Press, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top stories the Tony nominees will meet the press, Laura Benanti, Joel Grey, and more will honor Sheldon Harnick at NYGASP Gala, and more

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Rising Leaders of Colors’ Oregon Cohort: Only Connect by American Theatre Editors

A look at six young theatre workers who've spent the last year exploring their work and its meaning.

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Priscilla, Queen of the Desert review at Queen’s Theatre, Hornchurch – ‘strong vocals, disappointing design’ by Paul Vale

The beauty of Stephan Elliot and Allan Scott’s musical Priscilla, Queen of the Desert is the way it retains every aspect of

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Fertile ground: The Stable brings arts & science together in The Rhythm Method

The Stable has announced casting and dates for THE RHYTHM METHOD, a new British musical in the making about fertility, which has limited London dates in May at the Bush and Landor Theatres w…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 05:00AM
Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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ROMEO AND JULIET Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford upon Avon by Libby Purves and Friends

FAST, FINE  STREETWISE SHAKESPEARE           Running and scuffling, a crowd of kids in  black scatter across the stark stage under an open-sided, distressedly concrete-looking bo…

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'Dagny Live' at The Troubadour, Santa Monica by Blouin Artinfo

The Troubadour is excited and looking forward to have full audience attendance at Dagny's show. It wasn't too long back that Dagny’s understated but instantly absorbing single Backbeat sig…

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Not Talking review at Arcola Theatre, London – ‘a sensitive staging of Mike Bartlett’s first play’ by Fergus Morgan

Mike Bartlett’s Not Talking is built upon two convictions: that there are two sides to every story, and that it is always

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New post-show Q&A: Join Terri in the Cotswolds for Simon Stephens’ One Minute by Featured Content

As part of her ongoing post-show Q&A series, on Friday 25 May 2018, Mates co-founder Terri Paddock returns to Cirencester's Barn Theatre to quiz the team behind a major new revival of S…

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WATCH: Christopher Green & Roy Hudd on how success ruined Music Hall Monster Fred Barnes by Featured Content

Christopher Green's new stage show Music Hall Monster, about doomed singer Fred Barnes, premieres tonight (2 May 2018) at Wilton's Music Hall. Earlier this year, Green teamed up with enterta…

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Is dancing an important part of your life? We want to hear from you by Guardian Readers

As part of a new video series we’d like to hear from people who love to dance and what it means to themDo you love to dance like no one’s watching? Would your life feel a little empty if…

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Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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'Yeghikian: Fallen Suns, Strapica, The Hajj' at The Roxy Theatre, West Hollywood by Blouin Artinfo

Goldenvoice & Knoup are presenting Yeghikian's next performance.As a band Yeghikian come from the Metal, Rock and Stoner Rock genre. Formed in 2014, they hail from Los Angeles, CA. The s…

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Gracie review at Finborough Theatre, London – ‘a brave performance’ by Frey Kwa Hawking

Over the course of Joan MacLeod’s Gracie, we see the entire early life of a girl raised in a community inspired by

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'Tig Has Friends' at The Largo, Los Angeles by Blouin Artinfo

Tig Notaro's type of humor is what makes her special. It's in your face deadpan comedy that is Notaro's forte. Born. 1971, Mathilde "Tig" O'Callaghan Notaro is an American stand-up comi…

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'King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard' at The Hollywood Palladium, Los Angeles by Blouin Artinfo

They are hailed as one of the most prolific rock bands of Australia. The psychedelic wonders bring their undiluted and rambunctious show to Hollywood Palladium on Thursday 31st May 2018. Kno…

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'Lissie Ft.Van William' at The Independent, San Francisco by Blouin Artinfo

Lissie's music has transcended the obvious. Her latest on stage performance will have Van William joining her. It all reflects the relentless search the singer has for perfection. She  …

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'Playboy Jazz Festival' at Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles by Blouin Artinfo

One of the most awaited festivals of the season, the Playboy Jazz Festival at Los Angeles is a vibrant melange of Pop, pop, R&B, funk and smooth jazz, which cannot be exactly be called a…

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Competition: Win tickets to see An Ideal Husband starring Freddie and Edward Fox by The Stage

The Rolls-Royce of English comedies, Oscar Wilde‘s An Ideal Husband explores corruption and morality, bringing an act of political sin into the heart

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Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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The many Wonkas of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Nick Bugeja

The Charlie and the Chocolate Factory musical is finally coming to Australia. Premiering in London’s West End at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in June 2013, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory ra…

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Sartre's vision of hell goes up in smoke | John Crace by John Crace

A new production transposes Sartre's existential ennui to the trauma of Argentina's Dirty War, but where are the fireworks?"Hell is other people" says Garcin towards the end of Sartre's play…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:18AM

Watch Ariana Grande Cover Kendrick Lamar While Channeling Evanescence by Tolly Wright

Consider us humbled by Ariana Grande. The “Dangerous Woman” singer proved once again that’s she’s a master impressionist on The Tonight Show. During Jimmy Fallon’s “Music Genre C…

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'IDKHBTFM' at The Palladium, Worcester by Blouin Artinfo

Dallon Weekes will be at the Palladium in the month of June with his new project. Titled "I Don't Know How But They Found Me," is a very old work that dissappeared into obscurity during the …

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Andrzej Lukowski: Shakespeare still fresh in the 21st century as every role is up for grabs by Andrzej Lukowski

Somewhere, in a dank crevasse of the internet, there will be somebody venting their spleen over the recent news that Hayley Atwell

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Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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John Heginbotham launches three-year residency with National Center for Choreography

John Heginbotham is having a good year. Having founded his company, Dance Heginbotham, in 2012, after a 14-year tenure with Mark Morris Dance Group, Heginbotham has spent the past six years…

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On the Couch with Alyssa Moore by Arts Review

Who is Alyssa Moore? I’m a circus performer originally from the small town, Ulladulla (NSW), currently living in Melbourne. What would you do di?erently to what you do now? I would probabl…

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Willy Wonka is on his way by Arts Review

Tickets to the spectacular new musical Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory will go on sale this Friday 4 May at 4.00pm, with pre-sales now available. Fans can purchase tickets f…

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Why Russell Dickerson Dressed Up As A Millionaire To Hunt For Houses by Young Hollywood

Why Russell Dickerson Dressed Up As A Millionaire To Hunt For HousesCountry-pop crooner Russell Dickerson saddles up to the Young Hollywood Studio for a live acoustic performance of his hit …

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Riverdale's Betty Cooper Gives Chic to the Black Hood by Young Hollywood

Riverdale's Betty Cooper Gives Chic to the Black HoodYoung Hollywood is back for another "Riverdale" Rapid Fire Recap, and this week we're discussing the much-anticipated M…

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NCT 127 Talk KCON, Meeting Fans, Music Influences, & More! PART 1 by Young Hollywood

NCT 127 Talk KCON, Meeting Fans, Music Influences, & More! PART 1K-Pop Group NCT 127 is in the Young Hollywood Studio to tell us all about their experiences visiting the States and getting t…

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Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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When “Go Play In The Street!” Is Meant To Encourage by Joe Patti

Via CityLab is a NY Times story about how the Boyle Heights community in Los Angeles has recently hosted a “play street.” The program, which apparently started in London, shuts d…

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The first $1bn art sale? Rockefeller collection up for auction

Picasso and Matisse among 1,500 works in 'sale of the century'

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Bliss by Arts Review

A twisted family saga full of sex, drugs, suicide and religion, Malthouse Theatre presents the world premiere of Tom Wright’s theatrical adaptation of Peter Carey’s award-winning no…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 12:36AM

May 2018 New York Theater Openings by Jonathan Mandell

Yes, we now debate theater nominations and await the awards, but the shows must go on in May. That includes just one play on Broadway — the first of the 2018-2019 Broadway season and s…

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AND THE NOMINEES ARE… by Matt Windman

Mean Girls and SpongeBob SquarePants lead the Tony nominations for the 2017-18 Broadway season.

SOURCE: Theater News Online at 12:06AM

IMPRESSIONS: Nimbus Dance Works at BAM Fisher World Premieres by Samuel Potts, Darshan Singh Bhuller, Vernard Gilmore by The Dance Enthusiast

In IMPRESSIONS: Samuel Potts' Nimbus Dance Works at BAM Fisher, " Flowing, they expand with full-bodied fervor, moving through winding spins and luscious partnering. Ebbing, they revert to…

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His Heart Belongs to Dada - Seth Numrich plays a founder of the antiestablishment art movement in 'Travesties'

Seth Numrich plays a founder of the antiestablishment art movement in Travesties---Initially, actor Seth Numrich wasn't sure what to make of rehearsals for Roundabout Theatre Company's Broad…

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Step Inside Broadway’s Winter Garden Theatre by Hannah Vine

Check out the latest Inside the Theatre, the photo feature series that documents Broadway’s historic playhouses.

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David Yazbek and Itamar Moses Broke the Rules to Create a Hit With The Band’s Visit by Ruthie Fierberg

Now nominated for 11 Tonys, their new musical proves that all you need is the right writing team and a little faith.

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Robert O'Hara's Radical Makeover of 'Henry V' - The director helms a free production of the Shakespeare play at the Public Theater

The director helms a free production of the Shakespeare play at the Public Theater---When the Public Theater approached Robert O'Hara about doing a Shakespeare show for its Mobile Unit, he i…

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