Monday, May 7, 2018 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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"Everybody Knows" at The Max Linder Panorama, Paris by Blouin Artinfo

Anything that comes from the stable of Asghar Farhadi is simply not to be missed. This marks Farhadi's first Spanish-language drama starring Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem. The first intern…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 11:46PM

New Jersey Hall of Fame by Barry Gordin

By: Magda Katz May 6, 2018 - The Paramount Theatre on the  famed Jersey Shore boardwalk hosted the 10th annual ceremony of The New Jersey Hall of Fame. The distinguish class of 2017 includ…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 11:34PM

"Abbas Kiarostami’s The Report" at Cinéma Le Nouvel Odéon, Paris by Blouin Artinfo

Almost four decades have passed, but the interest in this Abbas Kiarostami film does not wane off. Owing to its complete lack of optimism "The Report," initially comes across as a puzzle pie…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 11:28PM

"Macbeth" at Le' Escurial, Paris by Blouin Artinfo

Shakespearean interpretations and adaptations are not new but Antonio Pappano has stretched his creative energies well for this film. As warrior Macbeth fights alongside the king of Scotland…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 11:05PM
Monday, May 7, 2018 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Dance Review: ‘May Revels’ at Washington National Cathedral by Mary Scott Manning

In the Middle Ages, the English people would venture out into the woods and fields on the eve of May 1st to “bring in the May.” They would gather flowers and greenery, bringing them back…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 10:57PM

Layale Chaker & Jad Salameh's "The Flying Room" at the Louxor Fair, Paris by Blouin Artinfo

The Louxor Fair in partnership with Temporary Armor bring to Paris a concert titled "The Flying Room." This concert brings together two gifted intrumentalists Layale Chaker & Jad Salameh…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 10:53PM

The People VS. Antigone ** by Barry Gordin

By: Paulanne Simmons  May 8, 2018 - It is believed that Sophocles’ tragedy, Antigone, the third of his three Theban plays, was written in 441 BC, at a time when the playwright was appoin…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 10:45PM

"Singing Crystal" by Raura at Les Voûtes, Paris by Blouin Artinfo

The enigmatic sound of the Crystal Bowl prompted Raura to compose and perform music. The undiluted sounds emanate from her purity of senses that simply captures the heart. Raura began compos…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 10:30PM

Review: When the ‘Light Shining’ on Revolution Falters by Jesse Green

Caryl Churchill’s play about a moment of hope after the English Civil War gets a very dark revival at New York Theater Workshop.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:18PM

“Consarn It!”: The George “Gabby” Hayes Story by Trav S.D.

May 7 is the birthday of George “Gabby” Hayes (1885-1969). Hayes was a favorite performer of my father’s and he’s always been interesting to me as well as a little el…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 10:12PM

Kennedy Center Joins Institutions Stripping Bill Cosby Of Awards by Vanessa Romo

As the comedian awaits sentencing for a conviction for aggravated indecent assault, the prestigious arts institution rescinded its Honors award and Mark Twain humor prize.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 10:12PM

Theatre Review: ‘How I Learned To Drive’ by Dominion Stage at Gunston Theatre Two by Mary Ann Johnson

This is one of the most incisive, insightful works about incest, victimization, alcoholism, misogyny, victim-blaming—so many things—I have ever seen on a stage. Written by Paula Vogel, i…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 10:05PM

Theater Review: Caryl Churchill on Losing Revolutionary Momentum by Sara Holdren

In 1976 Caryl Churchill collaborated with Joint Stock Theatre Company for the first time to write a play about revolutionary fervor, apocalyptic visions, political optimism, and a powerful l…

SOURCE: Vulture at 10:04PM

Azuka Theatre Company presents R. Eric Thomas’s ‘Mrs. Harrison’ by Mark Cofta

R. Eric Thomas’s 'Mrs. Harrison,' in a world premiere by Azuka Theatre, pits old classmates against each other in a high-stakes debate. Mark Cofta reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 10:02PM
Monday, May 7, 2018 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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Photos: The Cast of CAROUSEL Heads Into the Recording Studio! by BroadwayWorld

The Broadway revival of Carousel shared some exciting news on Twitter this evening, as they shared a behind the scenes look of the cast in the recording studio prepping to capture this exqui…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:48PM

Bid Now tp Meet Lin-Manuel Miranda At HAMILTON In Washington, DC by BroadwayWorld

Lin-Manuel Mirandaand Prizeo are offering the chance for one lucky fan and their guest to attend of the biggest opening nights on the east coasthe opening night of Hamilton in Washington, D.…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:48PM

‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ case will be decided in New York by Caitlin Huston

The case of “To Kill A Mockingbird” will officially be adjudicated in New York. A U.S. District Judge in Alabama ruled Monday that while his court had jurisdiction over a lawsuit between…

SOURCE: Broadway.News Subscription at 09:45PM

People You Should Know . . . Yelena Shmulenson by Zack Calhoon

YELENA SHMULENSON was born in Belarus, grew up in Ukraine, and emigrated to the US in 1993. She’s perhaps best known as the icepick-wielding ‘Dora’ in the Coen brothers’ Oscar-nomina…

SOURCE: Visible Soul at 09:42PM

Light Shining in Buckinghamshire Review: Caryl Churchill’s Early Political Play May Meet Some Resistance by Jonathan Mandell

  To director Rachel Chavkin, her revival of Caryl Churchill’s early play about the English Civil War is a well-timed political work about a failed revolution, whose characters may in…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 09:42PM

Abraham.In.Motion’s discussion on America’s unobserved history

The Joyce Theater, New York, New York. May 5, 2018. “Study the past if you would define the future.” ― Confucius The entirety of Program B of Abraham.In.Motion’s (A.I.M) Saturday s…

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 09:42PM

BU on Tap: Tap is alive!

Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts.  April 22, 2018. Some have certainly voiced the question if tap dance is still relevant and fully alive, as the shifts and changes of society and t…

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 09:31PM

Summer: The Donna Summer Musical by Elizabeth Wollman

Sometimes, it's genuinely unfair when shows on Broadway flop. Countless worthwhile productions close in debt due to poor timing, a few weak links, material that's too dark or sophisticated o…

SOURCE: Show Showdown at 09:04PM

Follies by Wendy Caster

How much did I enjoy the APAC production of Follies? I've already purchased my ticket to see it again.APAC (Astoria Performing Arts Center) has an excellent reputation and many awards, as we…

SOURCE: Show Showdown at 09:04PM

Light Shining on Buckinghamshire: Pics, Review by Jonathan Mandell

To director Rachel Chavkin, her revival of Caryl Churchill’s early play about the English Civil War is a well-timed political work about a failed revolution, whose characters may inspire A…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 09:02PM

Light Shining in Buckinghamshire: Lessons on How to Lose a Revolution by Michael Sommers

★★★ Writer Caryl Churchill and director Rachel Chavkin deliver a time-melding history lesson at New York Theatre Workshop The post Light Shining in Buckinghamshire: Lessons on How to L…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 09:00PM

Light Shining in Buckinghamshire: Caryl Churchill’s History Lecture by David Finkle

★★★ Rachel Chavkin directs a talk-heavy look back at Oliver Cromwell's civil war The post Light Shining in Buckinghamshire: Caryl Churchill’s History Lecture appeared first on Ne…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 09:00PM
Monday, May 7, 2018 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Photos: Lucille Lortel Awards Red Carpet Arrivals by Jk Clarke

      The 2018 theater awards season kicked off with a pop—a KPOP—last night at the 33rd Annual Lucille Lortel Awards, honoring the best in off-Broadway, at NYU’s Sk…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 08:57PM

Passage Theatre Company presents the New Jersey Prison Cooperative’s ‘Caged’ by Mark Cofta

Passage Theatre Company’s ambitious 'Caged' doesn’t reveal the insiders’ insights into the prison system as promised. Mark Cofta reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 08:38PM
Monday, May 7, 2018 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Supergirl’s Melissa Benoist Will Be Carole King on Broadway This Summer by Jackson McHenry

Fans of Supergirl, rejoice! People who vaguely remember the later seasons of Glee, experience a brief flash of recognition! Melissa Benoist is going to be making her Broadway debut. The actr…

SOURCE: Vulture at 07:33PM

Children Flee Cinema Watching Horror Film 'Hereditary' Trailer Before ‘Peter Rabbit’ by Blouin Artinfo

The experience of Peter Rabbit was preceded by the horrors of ‘Hereditary’ at a Perth cinema full of family audiences and a large number of kids. The families inside the theater were for…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 07:31PM

Denzel Washington Is Worth Millions On Broadway by Lee Seymour

'The Boys in the Band' also had a terrific first week on the boards, while the Best Musical nominees saw strong day-of sale bumps.

SOURCE: Forbes at 07:08PM
Monday, May 7, 2018 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Kennedy Center Revokes Bill Cosby Honors and Mark Twain Prize by BroadwayWorld

This afternoon, the Kennedy Center released a statementregarding the criminal conviction ofBill Cosby and announced their intentions to revoke all honors and awards given to Cosby throughout…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:42PM

Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Isaac Powell of Once On This Island by Broadway.com

Isaac Cole Powell stops by Broadway.com HQ to chat about Once On This Island and more with Paul Wontorek.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:24PM

Chekhov on Film: A Playwright Who’s Always Ready for His Close-Up by Alexis Soloski

When his work is adapted for the big screen, you’re liable to see everything from kangaroos in love to cutting French cheekbones.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 06:18PM
Monday, May 7, 2018 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Check Out These Exclusive Portraits of Light Shining in Buckinghamshire at New York Theatre Workshop by Hannah Vine

The Caryl Churchill play, helmed by Great Comet and Hadestown director Rachel Chavkin, opens tonight.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:41PM

BWW TV Exclusive: Let's Hear It for the Boys at Broadway Sessions! by Ben Cameron

Let's hear it for he boys And boy did we hear 'em. We recently welcomed some of Broadway's most talented dudes to Broadway Sessions for a night full of testosterone and, well, um showtimes. …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:36PM

The Paper Mill just lost the most high-profile show of next season. What happened? by Christopher Kelly

The theater was supposed to host the world premiere of Andrew Lloyd Webber's newest musical.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 05:30PM

Photo Flash: First Look at the World Premiere of SOFT POWER by BroadwayWorld

The world premiere of Soft Power by David Henry Hwang play and lyrics and Jeanine Tesori music and additional lyrics will open at the Ahmanson Theatre on Wednesday, May 16. BroadwayWorld has…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:24PM

VIDEO: 30 Days of Tony! Day 1- Celebrating Chita Rivera's Lifetime of Achievements by Alexa Criscitiello

For our first fabulous Tony memory, we turn to the incomparable Chita Rivera, who is being honored this year for a lifetime of achievement in the theatre.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:24PM

Gavin Creel is Coming Back to Hello, Dolly! by Mark A. Robinson

Gavin Creel, who has been on medical leave from the Broadway production of Hello, Dolly!, will put on his Sunday clothes and return to his Tony-winning role a Cornelius Hackl. Creel will ass…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 05:22PM

Whitney White, Ikechukwu Ufomadu, and More Tapped for Ars Nova’s ANT Fest by Olivia Clement

The annual celebration of new talent will feature an eclectic mix of boundary-defining shows over three weeks.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:20PM

Odds & Ends: Lin-Manuel Miranda Announces Hamilton: The Exhibition & More by Broadway.com

Hamilton: The Exhibition to Tour the U.S. Wait for It! Hamilton: The Exhibition, a 360-degree immersive exhibit blending American history with the Tony-winning hit musical Hamilton, will tra…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:18PM

4th Wall Theatre Company Hires Tim Richey to Be Managing Director by American Theatre Editors

Tim Richey will bring arts and fundraising experience to the organization.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:18PM

Shakespeare plays to tour pubs in London and the south this summer by Mark Ludmon

By Mark Ludmon Two Shakespeare plays are to be performed in the gardens of pubs around London and the south this summer in a partnership between Fuller’s Inns and theatre company Open Bar.…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 05:07PM

Cabaret Preview: UNPLUGGED WITH SUSAN EGAN (Pasadena Conservatory of Music) by Tony Frankel

EAGER FOR EGAN It was sheer luck that I’ve been able to see Broadway Baby Susan Egan in over 10 shows since the mid-1980s. From intimate stages (Babes at the Matrix; Hello, Again at the Bl…

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 05:02PM

This Is “us”: A Review of columbinus at The Yard and Steppenwolf Theatre Company by Kevin Greene

In collaboration with Steppenwolf Theatre Company, The Yard returns with their most ambitious and urgent project to date.

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 05:00PM
Monday, May 7, 2018 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Ms. Broadway May 2018: Caissie Levy and Patti Murin by JK

This May will be a little different: we'll be celebrating a pair of women and a pair of men for the month. We are thrilled to celebrate a duo bringing fire (and a lot of ice) to Broadway in …

SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 04:54PM

‘Mean Girls’: What’s New in Girl World and What’s Out by Carla Correa

Some things have changed since Tina Fey wrote the beloved movie, now a Broadway musical. But on Wednesdays, the Plastics still wear pink.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 04:42PM

Condola Rashad to Host 2018 Manhattan Theatre Club Spring Gala by Olivia Clement

The evening will feature performances from the casts of Frozen, Mean Girls, The Band’s Visit, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:39PM

Gavin Creel to Don His Sunday Clothes Once More in HELLO, DOLLY! Starting Tomorrow, May 8 by BroadwayWorld

Gavin Creel, who received a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical for his performance as Cornelius Hackl, returns to the Shubert Theatre today, Tuesday, May 8in Hello, Dolly starri…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:36PM

The Boss And ‘The Boys In The Band’ Boost Weekly Broadway Grosses 5% by Dade Hayes

The return of Bruce Springsteen’s long-running engagement at the Walter Kerr Theatre, which was on hiatus last week, and the initial previews of a starry revival of The Boys in the Ban…

SOURCE: Deadline at 04:36PM

Condola Rashad to Host MTC's Spring Gala, Broadway's Best to Perform by BroadwayWorld

Manhattan Theatre Club will present its annual Spring Gala on Monday, May 14 at Cipriani 42nd Street 110 East 42nd Street, hosted by four-time Tony Award nominee Condola Rashad, who is curre…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:33PM

Breaking: THE COLOR PURPLE Replaces UNMASKED as Season Opener at Paper Mill Playhouse by BroadwayWorld

Paper Mill Playhouseis proud to announce John Doyle's production of The Color Purple will open the 2018-2019 season, replacing the previously announced Unmasked. The Tony Award-winning reviv…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:33PM

Oceanside Theatre's 'Red' a fiery exploration of artistic passion by James Hebert

A painting isn’t passive. It’s not static or still. A painting, a good one, pulses and vibrates and bursts with life. That’s how Mark Rothko saw things, anyway: To the celebrated abstr…

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 04:30PM

Tennessee Williams’ “Summer and Smoke” revived off-Broadway by Philip

Tennessee Williams’ women tend not to fare very well. Blanche Dubois is led away by kind strangers, and Amanda and Laura Wingate are stuck with each other after being twice abandoned. “S…

SOURCE: sceneonstage.com at 04:25PM

The Diana Tapes Brings The True Story Behind the British Royal Scandal To the Stage

The new play looks at the book about Princess Diana that ended her marriage and shook the monarchy to its core.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 04:23PM

Master-Pieces, A Chamber Opera by Jean Ballard Terepka

However, it’s not what we normally think of as an opera. And the performance, characterized by both moving strengths and disconcerting weaknesses, unfolded, awkwardly and interestingly ……

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 04:18PM

Broadway Grosses: Star-Packed Boys in the Band Surpasses One Million Dollars in First Week by Broadway.com

Mart Crowley's groundbreaking comic drama The Boys in the Band has officially arrived on Broadway. The iconic play is receiving its first main-stem staging with a talent-packed cast incl…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:12PM

Tony-Winning Color Purple Revival to Open 2018-2019 Season of Paper Mill Playhouse by Andy Lefkowitz

Look what God has done! Paper Mill Playhouse has announced that the 2016 Tony-winning revival of The Color Purple will open the Millburn, New Jersey theater's 2018-2019 season. John Doyl…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:12PM

Grosses Analysis: Denzel Washington-Led The Iceman Cometh Joins the Millionaire's Club by Andrew Gans

The highest-grossing productions for the first week of May included Hamilton, The Lion King, and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:00PM
Monday, May 7, 2018 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Meet the Cast of Charles L. Mee’s First Love at Cherry Lane Off-Broadway by Hannah Vine

The play, about a couple who finds love in their twilight years, will begin performances in June.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:57PM

ComedySportz presents Joe Sabatino’s ‘Puppets Here & There’ by Mark Cofta

Puppets perform onscreen and puppeteers perform offscreen in 'Puppets Here & There,' comedy improvisation for adults presented by ComedySportz. Mark Cofta reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 03:46PM

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Weekly Grosses Analysis - 5/7

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 03:42PM

The Color Purple Replaces Andrew Lloyd Webber Revue Unmasked in Paper Mill Playhouse’s 2018–2019 Season by Ryan McPhee

The Tony-winning revival from John Doyle will begin at the New Jersey venue in September.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:40PM

'Supergirl' Melissa Benoist flies to Broadway for 'Beautiful: The Carole King Musical' by The Associated Press

'Supergirl' star Melissa Benoist will make her Broadway debut this summer when she steps into the title character of 'Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.'  …

SOURCE: USA Today at 03:33PM

Voting Opens For BroadwayWorld.com's 16th Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards! by BroadwayWorld

Your Voice Matters Voting Opens Today for the 2018 Theater Fans' Choice Awards Awards season in NYC is now in FULL swing, and with the critics, press, and industry all having their chances t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:18PM

The Team Presents BREAKING GROUND Featuring Denee Benton, Amber Gray, and More by BroadwayWorld

the TEAM Rachel Chavkin, Artistic Director Alexandra Lalonde, Producing Directorthe award-winning Brooklyn theatre ensemble will present BREAKING GROUND A BENEFIT CELEBRATING THE LAUNCH OF T…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:18PM

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Weekly Grosses Analysis - 5/7 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 03:18PM

Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 5/6/18 by BroadwayWorld

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 562018.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:18PM

Stage preview: 'Hir' unveils a singular family in transition by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

When the right one comes along, it’s hard to say no. So when the rights to Taylor Mac’s “Hir” came Patrick Jordan’s way — very late in the game to mount a spring production —&#…

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 03:14PM

The Fans Have Spoken! Your Top 10 Favorite Broadway Inks of the 2017-2018 Broadway Season by Lindsey Sullivan

Happy Monday, Broadway fans! We are truly in the thick of awards season. What better way to look back at the incredible 2017-2018 year of theater than with resident artist Justin "Squig…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:12PM

Off-Broadway's Biggest Night! Take a Look Inside the 2018 Lucille Lortel Awards by Broadway.com

The Off-Broadway League honored the best of off-Broadway theater at the 33rd Annual Lucille Lortel Awards on May 6. Recent Meteor Shower co-stars Jeremy Shamos and Laura Benanti ho…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:12PM
Monday, May 7, 2018 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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See Andrew Rannells Perform at Lincoln Center by Hannah Vine

His concert will air May 11 as part of the Live From Lincoln Center Presents – Stars in Concert series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:56PM

'Columbinus' at Steppenwolf: As shootings continue, this play just gets more difficult to watch by Kerry Reid

Nothing has changed, but everything is changing. That’s the first gut reaction to “Columbinus,” the docudrama about the 1999 attacks at Columbine High School that ended with 15 dead, i…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 02:55PM

Sideshow Theatre Company announces casting for world premiere of 'Tilikum' by Kt Hawbaker

On Monday, Sideshow Theatre Company announced casting for its world premiere of Kristiana Rae Colon’s ‘Tilikum.’ Directed by Lili-Anne Brown, the show will feature Sideshow ensemble me…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 02:40PM

See Who’s Joining Deaf West Spring Awakening Alum Joshua Castille in 5th Avenue Theatre’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame by Andrew Gans

Castille will use American Sign Language throughout his performance as E.J. Cardona provides the voice of Quasimodo.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:33PM

Someone’s Got To Be the Bad Guy: An Interview with Waitress’ Nick Bailey by Julia L. Exline

To be honest, and I know this may sound strange, my favorite characters are usually the bad guys. The antagonists. The seemingly irredeemably flawed. I’ve always thought that they were…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:22PM

Curtain up! Sofitel New York Reveals Tony Awards-Themed Suite and $100k Package Honoring the 72nd Annual Tony Awards

The Official Hotel Partner for the 72nd annual Tony Awards invites guests and its Broadway neighbors to celebrate the people and stories that bring Broadway theatre to life.

SOURCE: Tony Awards at 02:18PM

Penny Fuller Joins Rotating Cast of WOMEN ON FIRE: STORIES FROM THE FRONTLINES by BroadwayWorld

Royal Family Productions, a non-profit theatre company known for its innovative productions and development of new original work, presented a benefit staging of an original series of monolog…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:18PM

Photo Flash: It's More Morissette! First Look at Elizabeth Stanley, Derek Klena & Company in JAGGED LITTLE PILL at the A.R.T. by BroadwayWorld

Jagged Little Pill began previews on Saturday, May 5 at the Loeb Drama Center, 64 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA, and plays through July 15. Opening is May 24. Check out a first look at the c…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:12PM

Photo Throwback: Irene Cara Poses on the Red Carpet in 1984 by Walter McBride

We're taking you deep into the archives of BroadwayWorld photographer Walter McBride for exclusive flashbacks to Broadway past. Today, check out these shots of Irene Cara from 1984

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:12PM

Ashley Park & Sean Carvajal Receive Actors Equity's Clarence Derwent Award by BroadwayWorld

The Actors' Equity Foundation's 2018 Clarence Derwent Awards for most promising female and male performers on the New York metropolitan scene have gone to Ashley Park Mean Girls, KPOP and Se…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:12PM

Inis Nua Theatre Company presents Mark O’Rowe’s ‘Our Few and Evil Days’ by Mark Cofta

Inis Nua's U.S. premiere of Mark O'Rowe's 'Our Few and Evil Days' brings a dark, disturbing, and thrilling family drama. Mark Cofta reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 02:07PM

‘School Of Rock’ Review: Talented Kids Amp Up Bland Musical Adaptation Of Linklater Classic by Dino-Ray Ramos

School of Rock is one of the many musicals based on a movie that has been woven into the fine tapestry of Broadway in the past two decades. Based on the 2003 Richard Linklater comedy starrin…

SOURCE: Deadline at 02:00PM
Monday, May 7, 2018 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Unsinkable: ‘The Seafarer’ by Matthew Wexler

It’s Christmas Eve, and the drinks are flowing as old friends convene for an annual game of poker in a revival of Conor McPherson's play set in a north Dublin suburb.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 01:48PM

First Look at Elizabeth Stanley and Derek Klena in Alanis Morissette Musical Jagged Little Pill by Hannah Vine

The American Repertory Theater production began performances in Cambridge, Massachusetts, May 5.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:32PM

33rd Annual Lucille Lortel Awards Announced by American Theatre Editors

The annual awards recognize both 'Cost of Living' and 'School Girls' in the play category, and 'KPOP' as a musical.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:29PM

REVIEW: The Toxic Avenger, Streaming on Broadway HD ✭✭✭✭✭HD by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Rig your Broadway HD up to a big TV, crank up the sound, get some mates around and be prepared to witness plenty of ooze, and contaminate your evening with laughter as you wa…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 01:26PM

Ashley Park and Sean Carvajal Win Actors’ Equity’s 2018 Clarence Derwent Awards by Ryan McPhee

Additionally, Margaret Colin and Michael Potts were named recipients of the union’s Richard Seff Award.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:24PM

The Iceman Cometh by Joel Benjamin

Denzel Washington, the raison d’être of this production (coming way too soon after several recent stagings), gives a boisterous, almost pleasant performance as Theodore Hickman, aka Hicke…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 01:23PM

Spreading out uptown, Pointless Theatre revives ‘Rite of Spring’ by Nelson Pressley

Stravinsky’s ballet gets an eco-conscious staging.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 01:18PM

Broadway Honors Off-Off Broadway, and other Theater Award Surprises. Hamilton Expands. Week in NY Theater by Jonathan Mandell

Among the surprises during this intense theater award week is the awarding of  the 2018 Regional Theatre Tony Award to La MaMa, “for celebrating diversity and helping to introduce the Off…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 01:15PM

Photo Flash: See Andrew Rannells in Action at Lincoln Center by TV News Desk

Grammy winner and two-time Tony nominee Andrew Rannells displays his superb vocal prowess and wry wit with a collection of exuberant songs spanning his early influences and pivotal roles. An…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:12PM

Donate Today to Meet Lin-Manuel Miranda on Opening Night of HAMILTON in DC! by BroadwayWorld

Lin-Manuel Mirandaand Prizeo are offering the chance for one lucky fan and their guest to attend of the biggest opening nights on the east coastthe opening night of Hamilton in Washington, D…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:12PM

TV Star Melissa Benoist Joins Beautiful – The Carole King Musical by Mark A. Robinson

Star of the hit CW show Supergirl, Melissa Benoist, is set to make her Broadway debut in the long-running hit musical Beautiful—The Carole King Musical. Benoist, who plays the title charac…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 01:06PM

James Snyder, Samantha Massell, & More to Celebrate Frank Loesser at 92Y by TV News Desk

'Luck Be a Lady.' 'My Heart is So Full of You.' 'A Secretary is Not a Toy.' We know and love Frank Loesser, composer. But 'Snug as a Bug in a Rug' 'I Get the Neck of the Chicken' 'Bloop, Ble…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:06PM

Kathleen Chalfant To Receive Obie Award For Lifetime Achievement by BroadwayWorld

The American Theatre Wing and The Village Voice announce that Tony Award-nominated and three-time Obie-winning actress Kathleen Chalfant will receive a special Obie Award for Lifetime Achiev…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:06PM

Photo Coverage: It's the Best of Off-Broadway! On the Red Carpet at the Lortel Awards by Walter McBride

Just last night, the 2018 Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway were handed outto recipients in 19 categories, with three honorary awards also bestowed. The Lortel A…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:06PM

Industry Ticket Offers by Bt

Ladies in Waiting - Theatre Above the Law, 1439 W. Jarvis, for the Mother's Day Matinee, Mom's, with their industry offspring, get in free. use the code GEORGIAPEACH when reserving through o…

SOURCE: Collective Leverage at 01:06PM

Kathleen Chalfant to Be Honored with Special Obie Award for Lifetime Achievement by Andy Lefkowitz

The American Theatre Wing and The Village Voice have announced that Tony nominee and Obie winner Kathleen Chalfant will be presented with a special Obie Award for Lifetime Achievement. The 6…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:06PM

Learn About the Broadway Revival of The Iceman Cometh, Starring Denzel Washington by Broadway.com

With Tony winner George C. Wolfe at the helm, you need to see this incarnation of one of Eugene O’Neill’s finest plays performed by one of our greatest living actors, Denzel Wash…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:06PM

Cheltenham Jazz Festival: birdsong, clangs and polyrhythmic swing

A strong line-up performed at various venues around the city

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What NYC Dancers Need to Know 5/7–5/13

We hope you’re dancing through the spring season with ample joy and creativity! This week, we’ve got some exciting opportunities for the choreographers out there including a tap …

SOURCE: Backstage at 01:00PM

‘Tries to say so much, but ultimately says very little’: GROTTY – Bunker Theatre ★★ by Jonathan Baz

Grotty is a dark, grimy, and vivid exploration of the subcultures of London’s lesbian scene. The end result is a play about nothing in particular. Much like its lead character, Grotty trie…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PM
Monday, May 7, 2018 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Review: In ‘Seedfolks,’ Harvesting Hope and Humanity in a Community Garden by Laurel Graeber

A 9-year-old planting lima beans helps a community question assumptions, in this family theater work based on a young-adult novel by Paul Fleischman.

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Kathleen Chalfant Will Receive 2018 Obie Award for Lifetime Achievement by Andrew Gans

John Leguizamo will host the annual award ceremony May 21.

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Return of Gatz, Stonewall Anniversary Series, Bill T. Jones, and More Tapped for Skirball Season by Olivia Clement

The lineup will feature five world premieres, five American premieres, and seven NYC premieres across dance, music, and theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:39PM

Review: Candide from Washington National Opera: glorious with a bit more bite by Susan Galbraith

Candide is one of those hybrids (opera/Broadway show) that seemed so radical and ungainly a child when it first appeared in 1953 that it shocked and raised the critical ire of many. No one w…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 12:36PM

‘Cost Of Living,’ ‘School Girls,’ ‘KPOP’ Lead Off-Broadway’s Lucille Lortel Awards by Dade Hayes

Cost of Living and School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play tied for Best Play and KPOP captured Best Musical at the 33rd annual Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Of…

SOURCE: Deadline at 12:33PM

Fountain Theatre awarded $32,000 grant for deaf/hearing new play ‘Arrival & Departure’ by Fountaintheatre

The Fountain Theatre is very pleased to announce that it has been awarded a grant from the David Lee Foundation in the amount of $32,000 to support and enhance the budget of the world premi…

SOURCE: intimateexcellent.wordpress.com at 12:23PM

Call Redialed: NEW Iris Rainer Dart Interview: "The People in the Picture" at 3Below Theaters & Lounge by Adam Rothenberg

It's so great to catch up with Novelist/Playwright/TV Writer Iris Rainer Dart, best known for her novel Beaches being turned into the iconic hit film starring Bette Midler & Barbara…

SOURCE: Call Me Adam at 12:09PM

INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - May 7th - Hamilton Becomes The First Broadway Show To Pass 1 Million Instagram Followers by Alan Henry

The top growing current Broadway musicals were My Fair Lady 5.34, Summer 5.02, Carousel 4.87, Mean Girls 4.67 and Spongebob 4.30. The top growing current Broadway plays were The Iceman Comet…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:06PM

Photo Flash: Chita Rivera Receives Honorary Doctorate from University of Florida, Gainesville by BroadwayWorld

The legendary Broadway icon has just added another honor to her vast array. On Friday, May 4, Chita Rivera was awarded an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts Degree by the University of Florida, Ga…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:06PM

Tony Nominee Tony Shalhoub Returns to Select Performances of Broadway's The Band's Visit by Andy Lefkowitz

Tony Shalhoub, the newly Tony-nominated original leading man of Broadway's The Band's Visit, returned to the role of Tewfiq on the evening of May 5 after having taken a hiatus f…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:04PM

Watch Joshua Henry, Jessie Mueller & Lindsay Mendez's Funky Cover of Carousel's 'June Is Bustin' Out All Over' by Broadway.com

Joshua Henry, Jessie Mueller and Lindsay Mendez, the trio of talented stars at the center of Broadway's Carousel, were served with good news last week when they each landed Tony nominati…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:04PM

Frozen Light: opening theatre’s doors to adults with learning disabilities by Tim Bano

While a number of companies offer accessible performances for learning-disabled children, few are aimed at over-18s. The designer of Frozen Light’s latest

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

The all too short season of Don Quichotte provides an opportunity to admire Furlanetto in a signature role. The overall combination of charming music, stirring dance and high production valu…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PM
Monday, May 7, 2018 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Who’s in Town? Michael Feinstein Talks Music and His Upcoming Strathmore Performance by Nicole Hertvik

Spring is here and with it gala season: that time-honored tradition wherein arts organizations close out their season with a celebrity affair intended to highlight to their work and refill t…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:59AM

The Compass Welcomes Actor Brandon Gill by Adam Hetrick

Leah Walsh hosts the podcast that documents the lives of artists navigating the waters between art and commerce.

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Photo Flash: Check Out the Newly Released Poster for MAMMA MIA! HERE WE GO AGAIN by TV News Desk

Ten years after Mamma Mia The Movie grossed more than 600 million around the world, you are invited to return to the magical Greek island of Kalokairi in an all-new original musical based on…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:54AM

VIDEO: Watch Andrew Rannells Sing from Broadway and Beyond in Sneak Peek of the Next LIVE FROM LINCON CENTER! by Stage Tube

Some of Broadway's brightest stars-Leslie Odom Jr.,Sutton Foster,Jonathan Groff, andStephanie J. Blockhave headlined LIVE FROM LINCOLN CENTERPresents - Stars in Concert. Now its Andrew Ranne…

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VIDEO: Randy Rainbow Tells a Tale as Old as Time About Rudy Giuliani by Stage Tube

InRandy Rainbow's latest political parody, he tells a tale as old as timeWatch below as he fake interviews the man of the hour, Rudy Giuliani, to get to the bottom of the President's current…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:54AM

£10 Tickets for The End of History, Soho Theatre by Shaun Evelyn

 A specially created site-specific new show at St Giles-in-the-Fields. What happens when two totally different Londoners find themselves face to The post £10 Tickets for The End of History…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 11:48AM

Laura Benanti to Guest Star on Younger by Ryan McPhee

The Tony winner will play a billionaire with a book pitch on the Sutton Foster-led TV Land comedy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:47AM

Theater Review: Aristophanes’ The Birds, Gone Cuckoo in the Best Possible Way by Sara Holdren

We all have that one Onion article that makes us laugh hysterically, then quietly question everything we’ve done with our life. Mine is “New Evidence Reveals Ancient Greeks Immediately R…

SOURCE: Vulture at 11:36AM

Chantal Bilodeau on “Breaking Up with Aristotle” and Finding New Ways to Tell Stories Onstage by [email protected] (jdstokely)

By Michael Lueger. Playwright Chantal Bilodeau joins us to discuss her essay "Why I'm Breaking Up with Aristotle," and how we need to explore new forms of storytelling in order to create the…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 11:35AM

Melissa Benoist To Star In ‘Beautiful: The Carol King Musical’ In Broadway Debut by Patrick Hipes

Melissa Benoist, who stars on the CW’s Supergirl, will star beginning next month as the lead of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, which will mark her Broadway debut. The limited run …

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‘Supergirl’ star Melissa Benoist heads to Broadway in ‘Beautiful’ by Associated Press

The actress will make her Broadway debut this summer when she steps into the title character of "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical."

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Heidi Blickenstaff, Alexander Gemignani, Jason Gotay, and Karen Ziemba Set for Prospect Theater Gala by Adam Hetrick

The May 14 gala will preview highlights of the theatre’s upcoming season and new songs by Peter Mills.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:22AM

A Sneak Peek at Broadway's Gettin’ the Band Back Together by Marc J. Franklin

The musical comedy is set to begin performances at the Belasco Theatre July 19.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:20AM

Podcast Episode 155 – The Profilic Tony Award-Winning Broadway Producer Nelle Nugent by Reilly Hickey

Nelle Nugent is one of Broadway’s most prolific play Producers, and she started out as a Production Assistant. She worked her way to the top at a time when women weren’t supposed…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:20AM

Review: ‘Kiss Me, Kate’ at Annapolis Shakespeare Company by Charles Green

Annapolis Shakespeare Company’s production of Kiss Me, Kate is a treat for the eyes and ears. Directed by Sally Boyett, this version of the 1948 musical with a book by Sam and Bella Spewac…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:19AM

‘Supergirl’ Melissa Benoist heads to Broadway in ‘Beautiful’ by Mark Kennedy

The cast of the Carole King musical on Broadway is getting a super addition.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:18AM

Cirque du Soleil will bring acrobatic 'Corteo' tour to Cleveland this fall (photos) by Anne Nickoloff, Cleveland.com

Cirque du Soleil will tour through Cleveland Nov. 15-18 for six performances on its "Corteo" tour

SOURCE: Cleveland.com at 11:16AM

Podcast Episode 155 – Nelle Nugent by Reilly Hickey

https://www.buzzsprout.com/123341/696583-episode-155-nelle-nugent.mp3   Nelle Nugent is one of Broadway’s most prolific play Producers, and she started out as a Production Assista…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:14AM

‘Gatz’ and Other Long Works Will Come to N.Y.U. Skirball by Andrew R. Chow

The word-for-word adaptation of “The Great Gatsby” will come to the Skirball Center, as well as a 24-hour performance piece, “Mount Olympus.”

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:06AM

Hailey Kilgore And More Will Celebrate Broadway Debut Tonight At Feinstein's/54 Below by BroadwayWorld

FEINSTEIN'S54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Another Opening, Another Debut Broadway Debuts of the 2017-2018 Season tonight, May 7th, 2018, at 930pm.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:04AM

Video: Watch Jessie Mueller & Lindsay Mendez Join Joshua Henry for the First of #BigelowFlows! by BroadwayWorld

It wasn't long ago thatJoshua Henry, who recently starred in the original Chicago company of Hamilton, brought us HamJams- his own versions of Lin-Manuel Miranda's tunes. Now he's playing Bi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:04AM

New Block of WAITRESS Tickets On Sale Through March 31, 2019 by BroadwayWorld

Today the smash Broadway musical WAITRESS announced that a new block of tickets is now on sale through March 31, 2019.The show recently celebrated its second anniversary on Broadway and is o…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:04AM

From a Super Girl to a Natural Woman- Melissa Benoist Is BEAUTIFUL's Next Carole King! by BroadwayWorld

Producers Paul Blake and SonyATV Music Publishing announced today that Melissa Benoist, who currently steals the screen in the title role of The CW's hit show, 'Supergirl', will make her Bro…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:04AM

BWW Invite: Get Up Close with Tony Nominee Lauren Ambrose! by BroadwayWorld

On Thursday, May 101pm join us at the Robin Williams Center 247 West 54th Street for a Career Conversations QampA with Tony nominee Lauren AmbroseSix Feet Under currently starring inMy Fair …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:04AM

Supergirl’s Melissa Benoist to play Carole King in “Beautiful” by Caitlin Huston

“Beautiful” has a new Carole King. Melissa Benoist, who currently stars as the title character in the TV show “Supergirl,” will take on the role beginning June 7 thro…

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Text of the Day: Instructions for Correct Assembly 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 11:00AM
Monday, May 7, 2018 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Hamilton Exhibit Will Launch in Chicago, Tour to Follow by Ryan McPhee

The exhibition will feature an audio tour narrated by Tony, Pulitzer, and Olivier winner Lin-Manuel Miranda.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:56AM

Singer, Guitarist and Songwriter, Eliane Amherd, Appears at Club Bonafide, Friday, May 11th

Singer, guitarist and songwriter Eliane Amherd brings her band to Club Bonafide on Friday May 11th at 10:00 PM. Amherd, born in Switzerland, living in New York, combine’s those multicultur…

SOURCE: NiteLifeExchange at 10:56AM

Deborah Grace Winer Presents “A Jerome Robbins Centennial Concert” at 54 Below, May 8th

Deborah Grace Winer continues her 3-part Feinstein’s/54 Below series of jewel box revues celebrating the Classic American Songbook on May 8th at 7 and 9 PM. A Jerome Robbins Centennial Con…

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NiteLife Exchange Picks of the Week

Tuesday, May 8th Linda Lavin with Billy Stritch at 8:45 p.m. at Cafe Carlyle Tickets here https://bit.ly/2jeikFM

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Glee Alum & Supergirl Star Melissa Benoist to Join Beautiful: The Carole King Musical by Andy Lefkowitz

Former Glee star and current Supergirl lead Melissa Benoist is heading to the Great White Way! The talented actress and singer will make her Broadway debut portraying Carole King in Beautifu…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:54AM

2018 Lucille Lortel Awards by Barry Gordin

May 7, 2018 - The 33rd Annual Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement of Off-Broadway were awarded in 19 categories at NYU Skirball Center. Hosted by Laura Benanti and Jason Jones…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 10:49AM

Mart Crowley, Joe Mantello, and Cast of The Boys in the Band on the Rich History Behind the Show by Olivia Clement

CBS Sunday Morning spoke to the cast and creative team about what it took to produce the groundbreaking play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:46AM

Supergirl Star Melissa Benoist to Make Broadway Debut in Beautiful by Ryan McPhee

The Glee alum will take on the role of Carole King in the long-running musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:45AM

Broadway Review: Valor Rules Supreme in "Three Tall Women" at the John Golden Theatre by David Roberts

Miriam Buether’s inventive set and Paul Gallo’s surreal lighting allow the audience to be reflected in the set’s transparent wall. The audience not only “listens in” to the convers…

SOURCE: Theatre Reviews Limited at 10:30AM

Outer Critics Circle Winners by Barry Gordin

68th Annual Awards Outer Critics Circle  Announce 2017-18 Award Winners! “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" Tops Win List with 6 Awards! Followed by “My Fair Lady" with 5 Awards…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 10:28AM

Take 5 with Helen Hayes nominated Musical Directors by Lorraine Treanor

 A Musical Director collaborates with the Stage Director to set the musical framework then works painstakingly with both singer-actors and instrumentalists, blending sound so that everythin…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 10:24AM

Review: ‘Weird Romance’ at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center’s MAD Theater by William Powell

There’s a powerful scene in MAD Theater’s Weird Romance in which a computer-simulated woman, who may or may not contain a reincarnated spirit, bemoans the precarious fate of her newly bo…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:24AM

Watch Sneak Peek of The Boys in the Band’s Andrew Rannells in Solo PBS Concert by Andrew Gans

The Falsettos and Book of Mormon star’s concert was filmed in December.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:20AM

Body-Shaming: The Epidemic Plaguing Collegiate Theatre Programs by [email protected] (jdstokely)

By Rachel Bykowski. Rachel Bykowski speaks up about body-shaming in the theatre industry, and its effect on students in collegiate programs.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 10:19AM

Music Review: Anthony Coleman’s “Streams” at Jordan Hall by Steve Elman

Composer/pianist Anthony Coleman’s meticulous crafting made every second worthwhile.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 10:06AM

Circus Abyssinia juggler Bichu Tesfamariam: ‘Our show is about every single artist back in Ethiopia’ by Simon Fearn

The Ethiopian juggler went from showing off at the local market with his brother to performing with English National Opera and at

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:00AM

‘Something extraordinary’: THE LITTLE MERMAID – Touring ★★★★ by Entertainment Views

It was a first for me to be able to appreciate Little Mermaid performed this way. However, I hope this will be the first of many opportunities as I witnessed something extraordinary in Metta…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00AM

Judy Kuhn, Mary Testa, Lesli Margherita Will Star in Cape Playhouse Steel Magnolias by Andrew Gans

The season at the Massachusetts venue will also feature Nancy Opel, Jennifer Simard, and Michael McGrath in Clue: On Stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM
Monday, May 7, 2018 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Go Inside the 2018 Lucille Lortel Awards by Hannah Vine

The 33rd annual ceremony took place May 6.

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Full Cast Announced For Kander and Ebb’s The Rink At Southwark Playhouse by Editorial Staff

By Editorial Staff Full casting has been announced for Kander and Ebb’s musical The Rink at Southwark Playhouse. Book Now! This post Full Cast Announced For Kander and Ebb’s The …

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 09:55AM

Exclusive Podcast: LITTLE KNOWN FACTS with Ilana Levine- Katie Finneran! by Little Known Facts W/ Ilana Levine

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

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:54AM

VIDEO: Lin-Manuel Miranda Talks MARY POPPINS RETURNS, DUCK TALES, & Puerto Rico on GOOD MORNING AMERICA by TV News Desk

Watch Lin-Manuel Miranda chat several upcoming projects, parenthood, and Puerto Rico on Good Morning America

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:54AM

GRACE NOTES: Monday, May 7, 2018 by Susan Grace

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Review: ‘Candide’ by the Washington National Opera by Hilary Sutton

Washington National Opera concludes its 2017-2018 season with a fresh production of Leonard Bernstein’s Candide directed by Washington National Opera’s Artistic Director Francesca Zambel…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:38AM

33rd Lucille Lortel Awards Crown ‘School Girls,’ ‘Cost of Living,’ ‘KPOP’

Hosted by Laura Benanti and Jeremy Shamos, the 33rd annual Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway held May 6 at NYU Skirball Center was a reminder of the strength of …

SOURCE: Backstage at 09:30AM

2018 Outer Critics Circle Award Winners: Harry Potter, SpongeBob by Jonathan Mandell

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child won for new Broadway play,  SpongeBob SquarePants for new Broadway musical in the 68th annual Outer Critics Circle Awards.  Admissions won for Off-Broadw…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 09:25AM

Next season, Everyman salts fresh plays among the prize winners by Tim Treanor

Baltimore’s Everyman Theatre has devised a 2018-2019 season designed to set you up with prize-winning plays and classics, and then blow you away with acclaimed fresh works, including t…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 09:18AM

Backstage with Constellation’s creators of Brecht’s Caucasian Chalk Circle by Jon Jon Johnson

Constellation is back again with some of its finest signature work, with sweeping, epic tales told with large casts and innovative theatrical magic, and beautiful production value. I’ve se…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 09:18AM

Mortado, the Human Fountain by Trav S.D.

Just a few words about Mortado the Human Fountain, who was inducted into Coney Island USA’s Sideshow Hall of Fame in 2010. Only a few words, because only little is known about Mortad…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:06AM

Livestreaming Objects of Study at the Martin E. Segal Theatre Center in New York City—Thursday 10 May 2018 by [email protected] (thea)

By HowlRound TV. The Martin E. Segal Theatre Center presents Objects of Study: Methods and Materiality in Theatre and Performance Studies livestreaming on the global, commons-based peer-prod…

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‘Very much of its time’: CHESS – West End by Victoria Sadler

It is Alexandra Burke whose star shines brightest in this production of Chess. She oozes charisma and presence and at least she comes out of this show with her reputation not just intact but…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM

Review: Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre leaves it all on the dance floor in finale featuring 'West Side Story Suite' by Jane Vranish / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre might have closed its season at the Benedum Center this weekend with the birthday centennial of a great American choreographer in Jerome Robbins, as well as compose…

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 09:00AM

'School of Rock': When Axl Rose meets Andrew Lloyd Webber by Margaret Gray

In one of the most entertaining numbers in the musical “School of Rock,” which opened Thursday at the Hollywood Pantages theater, a substitute teacher rallies his 10-year-old students to…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 09:00AM
Monday, May 7, 2018 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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BWW's On This Day - May 7, 2018

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on May 7 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

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Broadway on TV: Carol Burnett, Andrew Rannells, & More For Week of May 7, 2018 by TV News Desk

From stage to screen, Broadway will be represented on TV for the week of May 7, 2018

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:48AM

LISTEN: Immerse yourself in The Gift of the Gab’s sounds of the Seventies by Featured Content

If you're having drinks in the White Bear pub before or after seeing Simon David Eden's 1979-set comedy The Gift of the Gab, don't be surprised if you hear one of these songs. Producers have…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:30AM

The Rainmaker by Sandi Durell

    By Marilyn Lester   Richard Nash’s 1954 chestnut, The Rainmaker, has been given a worthy revival by the Blackfriars Repertory Theatre and The Storm Theatre. It’s a pro…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 08:15AM

Light Shining in Buckinghamshire Opens at New York Theatre Workshop by Olivia Clement

The Caryl Churchill play is helmed by Great Comet and Hadestown director Rachel Chavkin.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:02AM

Playwright Clare Barron Pens Her Powerful New ‘Ghost Play’ With Dance Nation by Olivia Clement

The award-winning playwright asks what happens when you’re haunted by your past selves?

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:02AM

‘Bizarre semi-satire on the selfishness of modern life’: ONE GREEN BOTTLE – Soho Theatre by Laura Kressly

While utterly bewildering, the performances are so spectacular and the play is such fun you can’t help but be a little bewitched by One Green Bottle.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:00AM

A #Rightroyalbakeoff - Ruthie Henshall & @WendiPeters are judging this year's @westendbakeoff

It's going to be a right royal affair! This year, West End Bakeoff will take place on Saturday 19 May- the same day as the Royal Wedding! Not only that, but two queens of the stage, Ruthie H…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 08:00AM
Monday, May 7, 2018 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Review: The Little Prince at Galway Theatre Festival by Chris McCormack

"What is essential is invisible": Morgan Creative's adaptation of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's novella is handsome and imaginative. The post Review: The Little Prince at Galway Theatre Festiv…

SOURCE: exeuntmagazine.com at 07:12AM

Building the Wall review – Trump imposes martial law and the roundups begin by Michael Billington

Park theatre, LondonThe president’s war on illegal immigrants is taken to its logical conclusion – a heartening sign that dramatists are responding with something stronger than lampoonsH…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:04AM

Eddie and the Slumber Sisters review – It's 2.17? Time for my nightmare by Mark Fisher

Corn Exchange, HaddingtonCharlie’s Angels meet the Andrews Sisters in this entertaining and melodic meditation on griefYes, it is aimed at the over-eights, but Eddie and the Slumber Sister…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:04AM

WATCH: Chilling new trailer for Broken Silence’s modern-day Adam & Eve by Featured Content

Got your tickets yet for Broken Silence Theatre's "utterly phenomenal" Adam & Eve? After a run last year at Brockley Jack, this modern-day Garden of Eden story transfers to London's Hop…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM

‘Slowly but surely wins you over’: PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT – Hornchurch by Ian Foster

Directed by Douglas Rintoul for Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch, this production of Priscilla Queen of the Desert marks the show’s regional professional premiere.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM
Monday, May 7, 2018 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Review: The Streets Are Ours at Galway Theatre Festival by Chris McCormack

A drama as deluded as its characters: Robert Higgins' debut play goes on an unconvincing journey. The post Review: The Streets Are Ours at Galway Theatre Festival appeared first on Exeunt Ma…

SOURCE: exeuntmagazine.com at 06:55AM

Lucille Lortel Awards Announced by Sandi Durell

KPOP, Mary Jane, School Girls: African Mean Girls Play, Cost of Living Take Top Awards       NOMINEES AND RECIPIENTS OF THE 2018 LUCILLE LORTEL AWARDS *Please note: all nomine…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 06:49AM

Broadway's Paulo Szot and West End's Kurt Kansley Join Tina Arena in EVITA by BroadwayWorld

Opera Australia Artistic Director Lyndon Terracini, Australian theatre producer John Frost and leading UK theatre producer David Ian today announced the full cast for their upcoming producti…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:49AM

Traveling HAMILTON Exhibition to Debut in Chicago by BroadwayWorld

According to the New York Times, there is now a new way to get your Hamilton fix - an exhibition The exhibit will be debuting to Chicago before coming to other cities.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:36AM

Brief 5/7: Outer Critics Circle Awards, Lortel Awards, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top stories the winners have been announced for the Outer Critics Circle Awards and the Lortel Awards, and more

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:36AM

Harry Potter, Spongebob, Admissions, Desperate Measures Take Top Outer Critics Awards by Lauren Yarger

At the Lyric Theatre. Photo: Lauren YargerDesperate Measures at the York. Photo: Carol RoseggJessica Hecht, Andrew Garman, and Ben Edelman Photo: Jeremy DanielBroadway stars Jenn Colell…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 06:19AM

Review: Suicide Notes at Shoreditch Town Hall by Francesca Peschier

Tongued into submission: Francesca Peschier tries to put the joy of Chris Brett Bailey's solo set into words. The post Review: Suicide Notes at Shoreditch Town Hall appeared first on Exeunt …

SOURCE: exeuntmagazine.com at 06:12AM

Outer Critics Circle Announces Award Winners by Sandi Durell

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child  –  SpongeBob SquarePants – Desperate Measures – Admissions     Outer Critics Circle, the organization of writers and commenta…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 06:09AM

Show-Score to update reviews on site, give data to producers by Caitlin Huston

Show-Score is updating how reviews appear on its site and providing new data on its members to producers. The site, which assigns scores to Broadway and off Broadway shows based on reviews f…

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‘A funny, bittersweet drama’: NINE NIGHT – National Theatre ★★★★ by Anne Cox

It’s astonishing that the National should decide to stage a writer’s first play in the Dorfman Theatre but their confidence in the quality of Natasha Gordon’s Nine Night is justified.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:00AM

#StageFavesSongOfTheWeek - @Louis_Maskell sings "Labyrinth" from @GrinningManLDN

We may have said goodbye to THE GRINNING MAN after a hugely successful run at Trafalgar Studios (including an extension!) but it won't be a show that is easily forgotten. Our #StageFavesSong…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 06:00AM
Monday, May 7, 2018 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Today on Broadway: Monday, May 7, 2018 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Lortel & Outer Critics Circle Awards Announced, The Plastics Set to Host Drama League Awards, and Additional Casting Announced for “Dave” World Premiere~ “Today…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM

And Scene #57 - The 2018 Tony Nominations! by Andscenepod, Michael Salerno

Welcome to this week’s episode of the And Scene Theater Podcast! In Act 1, we bring you the latest theater news including stories on the power of stories from women playwrights, new theate…

SOURCE: andscenepod.podbean.com at 05:30AM

On the Couch with Jason Ng by Arts Review

Who is Jason Ng? I am a musician, film and art producer, an academic and a migrant Australian. I grew up in Thailand and moved here when I was young. My family have all shared stories of mig…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 05:11AM

Sound designers celebrate the return of their Tony Awards categories by Caitlin Huston

The Tony Award categories for sound design are back with a boom. Eleven sound designers of plays and musicals were nominated for Tony Awards this season, five years after the categories had …

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‘A lightly entertaining watch’: AN IDEAL HUSBAND – West End ❤❤❤ by Emma Clarendon

There is certainly no faulting any of the cast’s performances or the look of the production as a whole, but it feels as though Jonathan Church’s production of An Ideal Husband is just la…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:00AM
Monday, May 7, 2018 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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30-hour Marvel Marathon by Blouin Artinfo

The 30-hour Marvel marathon with the Hollywood screening of 12 Avengers films back-to-back that climaxed in the breathlessly awaited “Avengers: Infinity War,” the biggest Hollywood event…

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Meredith Turnbull: Closer by Arts Review

Playing on the desire to have a closer encounter with precious collection objects which cannot be touched for conservation reasons, The Ian Potter Museum of Art presents Closer – a ne…

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Monday, May 7, 2018 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Cannes 2018 Sets Up Sexual Harassment Phone Line by Blouin Artinfo

Cannes film festival will partner with the French equality minister to set up a hotline for sexual harassment following the plied up allegations of sexual misconducts of Harvey Weinstein, on…

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Abba announce first new songs after 35 years by Blouin Artinfo

The four-member Swedish band Abba announced on Instagram the release of two new songs after a long break since 1983 and the two releases will be a part of an ‘avatar tour project.’The Gu…

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Sleeping Trees: “Sci-Fi?” at Royal Albert Hall, London by Blouin Artinfo

The comedy trio, Sleeping Trees will present their show “Sci-Fi?” at Royal Albert Hall, London. The event is part of the theatre’s inaugural “Festival of Science,” which explores S…

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The Full List of Nominations for Tony awards 2018 by Blouin Artinfo

The celebrated Theater ceremony in New York, Tony Awards 2018 has shortlisted “Angels in America” and “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” in the running prizes. The nominations for t…

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Monday, May 7, 2018 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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‘The Astonishing Adventures of a Celestial Archaeologist’ at Fondazione Prada, Milan by Blouin Artinfo

Fondazione Prada recently announced “The astonishing adventures of a celestial archaeologist” workshop, which will be held at Accademia Dei Bambini in Milan. This new series of workshops…

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Full Cast Announced for the UK Tour of “84 Charing Cross Road” by Blouin Artinfo

The full cast for the UK Tour of “84 Charing Cross Road” was announced recently. The play starring Stefanie Powers and Clive Francis, is presented by Cambridge Arts Theatre and Lee Dean …

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Christopher Haydon: Quotas may be a blunt tool, but they are a necessity to improve diversity by Christopher Haydon

Following Gavin Henderson’s anti-quota backlash, Christopher Haydon argues that promoting under-represented groups not only helps make theatre representative of society, but is

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Lyn Gardner: Let’s celebrate theatre festivals as unique hotbeds of grassroots talent by Lyn Gardner

The festival season is upon us. The Brighton Festival is blooming on the south coast, Mayfest starts shortly in Bristol with a

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Top 5 theatre shows to see this week (May 7-13) by Natasha Tripney

Nightfall – Bridge Theatre, London Nicholas Hytner and Nick Starr’s third production at the Bridge is a new piece by Barney Norris set

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Monday, May 7, 2018 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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A More Than FAIR LADY by Peter Filichia

In the last decade, musical theater has welcomed what can almost be termed a new genre: The Lincoln Center Theater...Continue Reading The post A More Than FAIR LADY appeared first on Broadwa…

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Spencer Tunick returns to Melbourne for PROVOCARÉ Festival of the Arts by Arts Review

Internationally renowned contemporary artist, Spencer Tunick, is returning to Melbourne this July to create two days of dramatic nude installations as the headline artist of Chapel Street’…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 01:53AM

Polka Theatre Announces Full Programming for Techtopia Festival by Blouin Artinfo

Peter Glanville, Artistic Director of Polka Theatre, recently announced the full programme for Techtopia Festival. The soon to begin festival includes a number of workshops, performances, an…

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Lolita | Theatre review by Michael Billington

National, LondonThis is an odd evening: one in which Brian Cox gives us a dramatised reading of Vladimir Nabokov's novel in a potted, two-hour version by Richard Nelson. It prompts two quest…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:42AM

Nuffield Southampton Theatres Launches New Writer’s Group by Blouin Artinfo

Nuffield Southampton Theatres recently announced the launch of a new writer’s group through an official release. As per the release, the initiative is in partnership with the award-winning…

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“Les Choses Dernières” at La MaMa, New York by Blouin Artinfo

“Les Choses Dernieres” will be premiered at La MaMa, New York on May 10, 2018. The show is a part of La MaMa Moves! Dance Festival.Choreographed by Lucie Gregoire, “Les Choses Derniere…

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Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend - 5/6-5/7/2018

Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from this weekend Monday, May 7, 2018 - Monday, May 7, 2018.

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Dancing With the Stars' Adam Rippon & Jenna Johnson Act Out Occupational Charades by Young Hollywood

Dancing With the Stars' Adam Rippon & Jenna Johnson Act Out Occupational Charades"Dancing With The Stars" partners, Olympian Adam Rippon and pro Jenna Johnson, are hanging out in the Young H…

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Dancing With The Stars' Adam Rippon & Jenna Johnson's Worst Dates & Dating Dealbreakers by Young Hollywood

Dancing With The Stars' Adam Rippon & Jenna Johnson's Worst Dates & Dating DealbreakersWhether it's a triple lutz or the cha-cha, Olympic figure skater-turned-"Dancing With The Stars" compet…

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Monday, May 7, 2018 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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SpongeBob SquarePants, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, My Fair Lady & More Win 2018 Outer Critics Circle Awards by Andy Lefkowitz

Winners have been announced for the 2018 Outer Critics Circle Awards! Topping the list is the two-part play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child with six wins. Following just behind is the…

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The Pearl Fishers by Arts Review

Painting a picture of paradise, of golden sands and colourful silks, State Opera of South Australia presents Michael Gow’s stunning Opera Conference production of Bizet’s The Pe…

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CURSED CHILD & SPONGEBOB Leads Outer Critics Circle Award Winners - Full List of Winners! by BroadwayWorld

Outer Critics Circle, the organization of writers and commentators for media covering New York theatre announced today its award winners for the 2017-18 season in 27 categories.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:06AM

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, My Fair Lady Win Big at 2018 Outer Critics Circle Awards by Ryan McPhee

The winners will be celebrated at a May 24 ceremony at Sardi's Restaurant.

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Tacita Dean at the National Portrait Gallery: the warp of time, the shiver of celluloid

A London show highlights the patient, painterly qualities of the artist’s work

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Dance News: National Dance Institute (NDI) Raises Over $1.5 Million at 42nd Annual Gala by The Dance Enthusiast

National Dance Institute (NDI), the non-profit arts education organization founded in 1976 by legendary New York City Ballet principal dancer Jacques d’Amboise, hosted its 42nd Annual Gala…

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Artists Activated: Ellenore Scott On Advocating The #zerowastechallenge by The Dance Enthusiast

Ellenore Scott, an #activatedartist, adopted a new resolution in 2018 and hasn't hastily dropped it to On Advocating The #zerowastechallenge

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Dance News: National Dance Institute (NDI) 2018 Raises Over $1.5 Million at 42nd Annual Gala by The Dance Enthusiast

National Dance Institute (NDI), the non-profit arts education organization founded in 1976 by legendary New York City Ballet principal dancer Jacques d’Amboise, hosted its 42nd Annual Gala…

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