Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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Jonathan Groff Named Maid of Honor at Best Friend Lea Michele's Wedding by BroadwayWorld

People reported earlier today that Glee alum, Lea Michele is now engaged to boyfriend Zandy Reich.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:54PM

Actors Storm Iran Mall Dressed As Isis Fighters Promoting Film “Damascus Time” by Blouin Artinfo

Iranian film director Ebrahim Hatamikia has apologized after a publicity stunt for his movie “Damascus Time” that left witnesses frightened. The stunt saw a group of actors riding horses…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 11:49PM

Cannes 2018: Head Juror Cate Blanchett Defends Stance on Equality by Blouin Artinfo

As issues of gender inequality continue to rock the film industry, actress Cate Blanchett has fielded tough questions at a press conference in her role as a head juror at this year’s Canne…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 11:48PM

"Paul Simon's Homeward Bound-Farewell Concert Tour" at Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles by Blouin Artinfo

What a prolific musical journey it has been for the man. Iconoclastic songwriter, recording artist and performer Paul Simon, is all set to embark on his farewell concert tour this May."Homew…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 11:32PM
Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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N’Kenge at The Pierre Hotel by Sandi Durell

    By Sandi Durell   A very adorable and sexy N’Kenge, bedecked in a skintight red gown with matching boa, made a one night only appearance at the Two E Lounge of The Pierr…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 10:35PM

"Leo and the Extraterrestres" at UGC Cine Cite les Halles, Paris by Blouin Artinfo

Leo, a 12-year-old boy is surprised when three aliens arrive near his home. This lonely child finds himself embarking on crazy adventures. When a flying saucer crashes in the house of Luis, …

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 10:14PM

A Jerome Robbins’ Centennial Concert by Sandi Durell

      By Ron Fassler   On May 8th, in the second of three shows at Feinstein’s/54 Below, in its “Classic American Songbook Series,” Deborah Grace Winer  presen…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 10:13PM
Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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Historians on Hamilton: How a Blockbuster Musical is Restaging America's Past (book review) by Wendy Caster

After all that's been written about Hamilton, one might think that there's nothing left to say. Turns out there's at least 400 pages' worth, as shown in Historians on Hamilton: How a Blockbu…

SOURCE: Show Showdown at 09:48PM

Melbourne’s rowdy street protest history celebrated by Arts Review

On display from Friday 11 May, Melbourne’s long and rowdy history of street protests is the subject of a new City Gallery exhibition that celebrates democracy at work in the public domain.…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 09:48PM

Call Redialed: NEW Terri Ivens Interview: "All My Children", "Tainted Dreams", "The Bay", & so much more by Adam Rothenberg

It's been a few years since Terri Ivens & I last chatted, so I'm thrilled we are getting to catch up! From web series to films to Daytime Emmy nominations, Terri has kept herself busy! I…

SOURCE: Call Me Adam at 09:42PM

‘A Quick 5’ with Michael Feinstein by Mark Beachy

Michael Feinstein will be performing at the Strathmore Annual Spring Gala, Saturday, May 12th at 9 PM. Michael Feinstein has built a dazzling career bringing the music of the Great American …

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 09:15PM

Iain Grandage to lead Perth Festival From 2020 by Arts Review

One of Western Australia’s most successful cultural exports, Iain Grandage, has been appointed Artistic Director of  the Perth Festival for a three year tenure beginning in 2020. Raised a…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 09:13PM
Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk, Brighton Festival review - a dynamic dedication to an artist's muse by Katie Colombus

A kaleidoscope of colour, sound and the perfect love storyThey say that behind every successful man is a strong woman. The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk is as much – if not more so – the cham…

SOURCE: theartsdesk.com at 07:54PM

Critics’ Awards for Theatre in Scotland nominations: Edinburgh’s Lyceum picks up 12 nods by Thom Dibdin

Edinburgh’s Royal Lyceum Theatre has taken the lion’s share of nominations for this year’s Critics’ Awards for Theatre in Scotland, being shortlisted

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:06PM

Critics’ Awards for Theatre in Scotland: Nominations in full by Thom Dibdin

The nominees for the Critics’ Awards for Theatre in Scotland have been announced. Of the 180 new productions produced in Scotland from

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:05PM
Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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People You Should Know . . . Liza Birkenmeier by Zack Calhoon

Liza Birkenmeier is a member of the Emerging Writers Group at the Public Theater and is currently collaborating on (Not) Water with Sheila Callaghan, Daniella Topol, New Georges, and 3-LD.&n…

SOURCE: Visible Soul at 06:48PM

Odds & Ends: New Spring Awakening Song to Debut on NBC's Rise & More by Broadway.com

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. New Spring Awakening Song to Debut on NBC's Rise The season finale of the NBC series Rise has something special in…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:42PM

Cheers! Tina Fey & More Drama Desk Nominees Celebrate Ahead of Ceremony by Broadway.com

The 2018 Drama Desk Award nominees gathered at Friedmans inside The Hotel Edison on May 9 to celebrate the honors. At the nominees’ reception creatives and performers like Tina Fe…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:42PM

Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Lesli Margherita by Broadway.com

Lesli Margherita returns to Broadway.com HQ to chat about her new live album Rule Your Kingdom and more with Paul Wontorek.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:42PM

VIDEO: COME FROM AWAY Celebrates 100 Performances in Toronto by BroadwayWorld

COME FROM AWAY celebrated its 100th performance in Toronto today. Creators Irene Sankoff and David Hein were on hand to present the cast with a cake commemorating the milestone.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:24PM

Mr. Broadway May 2018: Wesley Taylor and Isaac Powell by JK

May is Celebrate Broadway Couples Month here! We already honored a pair of ladies of the stage, but today, we honor a real-life couple - one a former Mr. Broadway (September 2010) and the ot…

SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 06:06PM

Girls Unite: ‘Dance Nation’ by Matthew Wexler

Clare Barron's wildly inventive new play follows the trials and tribulations of a group of pre-teen girls in a national dance competition. Directed by Lee Sunday Evans.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 06:06PM
Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Linda Lavin With Billy Stritch at Cafe Carlyle by Sandi Durell

    By Eric J. Grimm   The Cafe Carlyle often plays home to those who would like to reinvent themselves as interpreters of standards and jazz tunes, but one of the greatest jo…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 05:49PM

Brampton’s Rose Theatre unveils first season under Brendan Healy by Debra Yeo - Toronto Star

Former Buddies in Bad Times artistic director aims to capture city’s ‘eclectic dynamism’.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 05:48PM

Exclusive Photos! Go Backstage at Broadway's Escape to Margaritaville with Special Guest Jimmy Buffett

There's much more than nibblin' on sponge cake & watchin' the sun bake going on backstage at Escape to Margaritaville.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 05:38PM

TFANA Announces 2018-19 Season; World Premiere Starring Jessica Hecht and More by BroadwayWorld

Theatre for a New Audience TFANA Jeffrey Horowitz, Founding Artistic Director, an award-winning company presenting Shakespeare alongside other classic and contemporary drama at Polonsky Shak…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:32PM

WATCH NOW! Zooming in on the Tony Nominees: Glenda Jackson by BroadwayWorld TV

Watch below as Glenda tells us all about want this nomination means to her, how she's preparing for the Tonys, and so much more

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:32PM

Jessica Hecht, Peter Brook, and More Tapped for TFANA’s 2018–2019 Season by Olivia Clement

The Brooklyn theatre unveils its upcoming lineup, featuring co-productions with London's Young Vic and National Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:31PM

Drama Desk Nominees’ Reception by Barry Gordin

Nominees for the 2018 Drama Desk Awards met with the Press at Friedmans at the Edison Hotel in the Theater District.  May 9, 2018:  Nominees for the 2018 Drama Desk Awards attended a “m…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 05:28PM

Theatre for a New Audience Announces 2018-19 Season by American Theatre Editors

The Brooklyn theatre will present new works from Peter Brook and Calvin Trillin, and a 'Julius Caesar' directed by Shana Cooper.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:28PM

VIDEO: On This Day, May 9- AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' Gets the Joint Jumpin' on Broadway! by Alexa Criscitiello

On this day in 1978, the musical revue Ain't Misbehavin' opened on Broadway

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:22PM

York Theatre Co to Present Aki Babatunde In World Premiere Musical LONESOME BLUES by BroadwayWorld

The York Theatre Companyin association with Documentary Artspresents the world premiere of the new musical Lonesome Blues, based on the true story of legendary bluesman Blind Lemon Jefferson…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:21PM

Viola Spolin’s House Is for Sale by American Theatre Editors

Are we going to let the place where the mother of improv developed much of her thinking, and wrote her seminal book, be snatched up and possibly torn down?

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:19PM

Second Stage Season Brings World Premieres and a First by Peter Libbey

Young Jean Lee’s “Straight White Men,” the first Broadway production of a play by an Asian-American female playwright, will start the season in June.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:18PM

Jessica Hecht to Star in a New Play by Calvin Trillin by Joshua Barone

“About Alice” is part of the coming season at Theater for a New Audience, which also includes European imports and “Julius Caesar.”

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:18PM

Discounts to 15 Off-Broadway Shows Not to Miss by Playbill Staff

Now’s your chance to snag discounted tickets to Billy Crudup in Harry Clarke, Christian Borle and Laura Michelle Kelly in Me and My Girl, and Daphne Rubin-Vega in Miss You Like Hell.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:05PM

Lois Robbins’ L.O.V.E.R. Will Play United Solo Fest by Adam Hetrick

The One Life to Live and All My Children actor finishes an acclaimed Los Angeles run ahead of a New York premiere this September.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:00PM
Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Westfield New Group ArtsBeat 5/9/18 by Mark G Auerbach

Westfield News Group ArtsBeat for 5/9/18. Patti Cohenour headlines "You Are Here" at Goodspeed's Terris Theatre; new seasons at Sevenars and North Hall. Plus arts news for WMass and N.CT.

SOURCE: thewestfieldnews.com at 04:55PM

BWW Previews: NU AN SPIRITUAL DANCE SERIES 2018: 'MOVING THROUGH TEA' & 'UNIVERSAL EMOTIONS at Symphony Space by Cindy Sibilsky

In her new works 'Moving Through Tea' amp 'Universal Emotions,' for her Symphony Space debut on May 11th, Nuo An brings a delightful, charming and irreverent sense of childlike play and inqu…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:32PM

Frozen's Jelani Alladin on Expanding the Role of Kristoff, Meeting Jonathan Groff & Scandal Saturdays by Eric King

The other iceman cometh: Jelani Alladin is currently bringing ice salesman Kristoff to life on stage eight shows a week in the Broadway musical version of Disney's blockbuster animated f…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:32PM

First Look at Laura Michelle Kelly and Christian Borle in Encores! Me and My Girl by Hannah Vine

Warren Carlyle directs and choreographs the limited run, which begins performances May 9.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:32PM

‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ production designer Jason Ardizzone West was ‘praying’ the show would go smoothly [EXCLUSIVE VIDEO INTERVIEW] by Daniel Montgomery

When it comes to producing live television you only have “one chance to get it right,” so “Jesus Christ Superstar” production designer Jason Ardizzone West was “…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 04:30PM

RISE Season One Finale to Premiere New SPRING AWAKENING Song May 15 on NBC by TV News Desk

The season finale of Rise will feature a new Spring Awakening song titled All You Desire. The song was written specifically for the NBC series by the Broadway musical's Tony Award winners St…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:24PM

The Birds – St. Ann’s Warehouse by Sandi Durell

  by Carol Rocamora   Flocks of feathery birds are swarming over Brooklyn this month. Yes, believe your eyes.  They’ve migrated from the ancient theatre of Epidaurus, Greece, la…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 04:17PM

Renée Fleming, Poul Ruders World Premiere, More Set for Santa Fe Opera’s 2019 Season by Ryan McPhee

Next year’s season will kick off June 28 with La Bohème.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:03PM

‘Suddenly Last Summer’ sizzles in masterful Raven Theatre production by Catey Sullivan - For The Sun-Times

In director Jason Gerace’s staging, Tennessee Williams’ story of brutal oppression and irrecoverable loss is a fascinating psychological thriller.

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 04:02PM

What would the Delany sisters think of 2018? 'Having Our Say' is now at the Goodman Theatre by Chris Jones

Bessie and Sadie Delany, two pioneering sisters and daughters of a former slave, first had their say 20 years ago. But I speak only of matters theatrical. Annie Elizabeth “Bessie” Delany…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 04:00PM
Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Sierra Boggess, Amber Iman, Matt Doyle, Clifton Duncan & More to Lead Pre-Broadway Lab of The Secret Garden by Andy Lefkowitz

A star-packed lab presentation has been announced in advance of the upcoming Broadway revival of The Secret Garden. Directed and choreographed by Tony winner Warren Carlyle, the lab wil…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:24PM

Chicago Theater Review: SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER (Raven Theatre) by Lawrence Bommer

NOT A TENNESSEE WALTZ The strangest thing about Suddenly Last Summer is that the main character is never seen. But, talked about for 90 minutes by two dangerously partisan women, he’s fu…

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 03:22PM

“All the Shah’s Men” Highlights CIA Conspiracy in Iran Coup, at Arabian Shakes, S.F. by Susan Dunn

Matthew Spangler Reveals Strings behind Shah’s Puppet Regime  by Susan Dunn Iran is headline news, and “All the Shah’s Men” dives into the 1950s history of how we got to where we ar…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 03:18PM

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with PASS OVER at LCT3 by BroadwayWorld

Rehearsals began yesterday, May 8, for the LCT3 production of PASS OVER by Antoinette Nwandu, directed by Danya Taymor. The show features Gabriel Ebert, Jon Michael Hill and Namir Smallwood.…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:18PM

Drew Gehling, Sierra Boggess, Adam Chanler-Berat, Matt Doyle & More Lead Lab for Broadway-Bound THE SECRET GARDEN by BroadwayWorld

Producers Gerald Goehring and Michael F. Mitri announced today the cast for the lab of the highly-anticipated Broadway revival of the Tony Award-winning musical, The Secret Garden. With book…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:18PM

Photo Flash: Do the Lambeth Walk to a First Look at Encores! ME AND MY GIRL by BroadwayWorld

Encores presents Me and My Girl as the final production of the Encores at 25 season at New York City Center, beginning tonight Check out photos of the cast in action below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:18PM

Christine Ebersole, Debra Monk, & More Will Present at the New York Women in Film & Television Designing Women Awards Gala by TV News Desk

New York Women in Film amp Television NYWIFT, which has empowered and championed women in the entertainment industry for 40 years, is thrilled to honor the women behind the scenes at this ye…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:18PM

See the 2018 Drama Desk Award Nominees Reception Attendees by Hannah Vine

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:09PM

“The Congresswomen” Take Charge, at Exit Theater, S.F. by Kim Waldron

Aristophanes & Bousel Hit Home with Greek Slapstick by Kim Waldron Do America’s raging factions disturb you? Does wealth inequality frustrate you? Do you despair over absurd government…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 03:04PM

Memory, identity and holograms converge in Cap Stage's futuristic 'Marjorie Prime'

The Capital Stage Company’s newest drama, “Marjorie Prime,” just might be its darkest, most powerful production of the season, and that’s really saying something. Capital Stage — w…

SOURCE: The Sacramento Bee at 03:00PM
Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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News: Avant Bard to Conjure a ‘Tempest’ for Our Changed Climate by Guest Author

Culminating its 28th season making theatre on the edge, Avant Bard proudly presents Shakespeare’s classic comedy The Tempest at Gunston Arts Center May 31 to July 1, 2018, directed by …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:59PM

Louise Dearman, Nathaniel Hackmann Will Be Part of BBC Proms’ On the Town by Andrew Gans

The evening, conducted by John Wilson, will celebrate the centennial of composer Leonard Bernstein.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:31PM

World Premieres by Dear Evan Hansen & Next to Normal Creators Set for Second Stage; Initial Casting Announced by Andy Lefkowitz

A pair of world premiere productions and the revival of a Pulitzer finalist have been announced as part of the 40th anniversary season at Second Stage Theater. Current Hello, Dolly! pla…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:18PM

Sierra Boggess, Matt Doyle, More Set for Lab Presentation of Broadway-Bound The Secret Garden by Ryan McPhee

The developmental presentation will take place May 19 through June 8 before a Broadway bow later in the 2018–2019 season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:16PM

Tickets On Sale Today for Jesse Tyler Ferguson Led LOG CABIN by BroadwayWorld

Tickets go on sale to the general public starting today, Wednesday, May 9, for the Playwrights Horizons Tim Sanford, Artistic Director Leslie Marcus, Managing Director world premiere product…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:06PM

Breaking: Kate Baldwin & Bryce Pinkham Will Lead Tom Kitt's SUPERHERO at Second Stage; 40th Anniversary Season Announced! by BroadwayWorld

Second Stage Theater Carole Rothman, Artistic Director Casey Reitz, Executive Director will celebrate its 40th Anniversary season with a slate of productions throughout the 2018-19 season, i…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:06PM

Review: Atlanta Theatre Club hits comedic stride with “A Funny Thing Happened” by Kelundra Smith

The title of the play A Funny Thing Happened on the way to the Gynecologic Oncology Unit at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center of New York City is a pretty good indication of what to exp…

SOURCE: artsatl.com at 02:01PM
Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Tom Kitt musical ‘Superhero’ to play world premiere in winter 2019 by Caitlin Huston

“Superhero,” a new musical with music and lyrics by Tom Kitt, will have its world premiere in winter 2019 at Second Stage Theater’s Off Broadway home. The musical, which is written by …

SOURCE: Broadway.News Subscription at 01:45PM

The Chicago Children's Theatre announces inclusive 2018-19 season by Kt Hawbaker

On Wednesday, the Chicago Children’s Theatre announced programming for its 2018-19 season, including a handful of shows produced with sensory sensitivities in mind. Kicking things off will…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 01:40PM

Kate Baldwin and Bryce Pinkham to Star in World Premiere of Tom Kitt and John Logan’s Superhero for Second Stage by Ryan McPhee

The theatre company has announced three of the four titles that will comprise their 2018–2019 Off-Broadway season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:39PM

Second Stage Sets Season With New Play From ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ Playwright, New Musical & Pulitzer Finalist by Greg Evans

A new play by Dear Evan Hansen playwright Steven Levenson, a new musical from the creators of Red, Next to Normal and Avenue Q and a production of Christopher Shinn's Pulitzer Prize fina…

SOURCE: Deadline at 01:30PM

Clifton Duncan Joins Cast Of CARMEN JONES At CSC by BroadwayWorld

Classic Stage Company announced today that Clifton Duncan, most recently seen on Broadway in The Play That Goes Wrong, will play the role of Joe in the company's new production of the musica…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:25PM

Motown The Musical: All You Need To Know by Carly-Ann Clements

We’ve heard it through the grapevine that you’re yet to see Motown The Musical. What’s going on? Don’t you think it’s time you saw the jukebox musical that’s been taking the West…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 01:20PM

Kathleen Chalfant, Maddy Corman, Penny Fuller, and Mary Testa Are Women on Fire Off-Broadway by Adam Hetrick

In the new play from writer-director Chris Henry, a rotating cast of women share real-life stories about the current “State of the United States.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:15PM

Kathleen Chalfant, Maddie Corman, Penny Fuller, and Mary Testa Are Women on Fire Off-Broadway by Adam Hetrick

In the new play from writer-director Chris Henry, a rotating cast of women share real-life stories about the current “State of the United States.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:15PM

The Play That Goes Wrong Alum Clifton Duncan to Join Anika Noni Rose in Carmen Jones by Andy Lefkowitz

Clifton Duncan, a multi-talented star recently seen on Broadway in The Play That Goes Wrong, will co-star in the upcoming new production of Carmen Jones, a 1943 musical featuring book and ly…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:12PM

Lisa Hammond and Rachael Spence’s new show, Still No Idea, hits Royal Court Theatre by Carly-Ann Clements

Today, it was announced that Lisa Hammond and Rachael Spence's new show, Still No Idea, will tour the UK with a three-week run at Royal Court Theatre. The post Lisa Hammond and Rachael Spenc…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 01:06PM

VIDEO: Heather Headley Announces The Muny's Centennial Gala by BroadwayWorld TV

The Muny previously announced that Tony and Grammy Award-winning artistHeather Headleyand Tony, Emmy and Golden Globe Award-nominated artistMatthew Morrisonwill serve as co-hosts for The Mun…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:06PM

VIDEO: Glenda Sings! Jackson Is Forever Blowing Bubbles in Appearance with Peter Travers by Stage Tube

Just last week, the great Glenda Jackson was nominated for a Tony Award for her performance in Three Tall Women and now she is celebrating in songWatch below as she stops byABC News' Popcorn…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:06PM

VIDEO: Watch the Official Trailer For TV Land's YOUNGER Season Five Starring Sutton Foster by TV News Desk

After a record-breaking season,TV Land's'Younger'will return for season five on Tuesday, June 5th at 10pm ETPT.Check out the trailer below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:06PM

‘Hooded, or Being Black for Dummies’ repeats its lesson at Mosaic by Nelson Pressley

Tearrance Arvelle Chisholm’s play takes the Trayvon Martin case to unexpected places.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 01:04PM

Clifton Duncan Joins Carmen Jones at Classic Stage Company by Olivia Clement

Duncan will play the role of Joe in the Anika Noni Rose-led revival Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:02PM

Text of the Day: Karl Marx On History 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 01:00PM

Curtain Call — Theater previews, openings May 11-16, 2018 by Mary Houlihan - For The Sun-Times

“Cry It Out”: Molly Smith Metzler’s comedy looks at the absurdities of new motherhood, the dilemma of returning to work versus staying at home, and how class impacts parenthood and fri…

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 01:00PM

Elisabeth Moss Says Female Directors Not Hired Because of Sexism by Kirsten Chuba

When it comes to the lack of female directors, Elisabeth Moss says the answer is simply sexism. In an interview with Katie Couric for the new National Geographic docuseries “America In…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:00PM

Watch This Exclusive Clip From The Seagull Starring Saoirse Ronan, Annette Bening, and Corey Stoll by Ruthie Fierberg

Plus Tony-winning director Michael Mayer shares details from behind the scenes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00PM
Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at noon (Broadway Time)
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‘Harry Potter’ Director’s 5 Influences: Kate Bush, Tennessee Williams and More by Alexis Soloski

John Tiffany regularly makes magic on stage, never more than in the Tony-nominated show. But what made him?

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:48PM

Review: ‘Hooded, or Being Black for Dummies’ by Mosaic Theater Company by Kendall Mostafavi

With today’s political climate, discussions of race and privilege between those who share opposite views has become near to impossible. Our battles of conflicting perspectives, opinions, a…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:35PM

“My Fair Lady” at the Beaumont Theatre at Lincoln Center by Richard Seff

“I have often walked down this street before.” Freddie Eynsford-Hill sings those lyrics as he begins his romantic ode to Eliza Doolittle to whom he is wildly attracted after just…

SOURCE: onandoffbroadwaytheaterreviews.com at 12:34PM

Terra Firma review at the Place, London – ‘a strong and diverse triple bill’ by Rachel Elderkin

Terra Firma, the current tour from National Dance Company Wales, features three bold and individually distinctive works, proving that this is one

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:33PM

Theater Interview: Adaptor Neil Bartlett on Seeing Your Own Plague in “The Plague” by Bill Marx

Albert Camus brings a bracing response to thinking about the worse that is missing in so many of our current dystopias.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 12:32PM

Florence and the Machine, Royal Festival Hall, London — seizing the day

Florence Welch was a whirling, energetic stage presence

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:21PM

Redoubtable — seriously funny

A crazy-deadpan comedy-biopic of film-maker Jean-Luc Godard

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:17PM

Revenge — off the leash and off the chart

A nubile girl in a leather bikini makes an unlikely crypto-feminist heroine — but director Coralie Fargeat pulls it off

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:15PM

That Good Night — perfect poignancy from John Hurt

In his last leading screen role, the actor plays a fatally ill writer

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:14PM

Entebbe — pomp and modern dance

A curious retelling of the 1976 hostage drama

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:09PM

People You Should Know . . . Kristy Dodson by Zack Calhoon

Kristy Dodson’s directorial work has been seen at Lincoln Center Theater, The Public Theater, The McCarter Theater, Labyrinth Theatre Co, Rattlestick, Theatre Row, The Lark Play Developmen…

SOURCE: Visible Soul at 12:06PM

See Kinky Boots' New Stars Tyler Glenn & Carrie St. Louis in a Fabulous Curtain Call by Broadway.com

Two new stars have laced up their Kinky Boots. Neon Trees frontman Tyler Glenn and Broadway vet Carrie St. Louis recently took over the roles of Charlie Price and Lauren …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:06PM

Varese Sarabande Records Will Release PLAY IT AGAIN, MARVIN! A MARVIN HAMLISCH CELEBRATION May 25 by TV News Desk

Varese Sarabande is honored to announce the release ofPLAY IT AGAIN, MARVIN A MARVIN HAMLISCH CELEBRATION,a collection of the most beloved songs of PEGOT- winning Pulitzer Prize, EMMY, Gramm…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:04PM

DC's National Announces World Premiere of BEETLEJUICE, BAT OUT OF HELL, and More by BroadwayWorld

The National Theatre's 2018-2019 Broadway at the National season continues its long history as the home for world premieres of landmark American musicals and pre-Broadway attractions with th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:04PM

‘Giving a context to the play’s 21st-century world’: A DOLL’S HOUSE – Touring ★★★★★ by Michael Davis

I’ve seen numerous productions of A Doll’s House over the years, but this is the first one that’s fleshed out what was hiding in plain sight – the overarching weight of the character…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PM

Oily Cart’s Tim Webb: Young audiences with complex disabilities ‘are hidden – there is a real need for this work’ by Jo Caird

After 37 years at the helm of Oily Cart, which works with ‘the most hard to reach’, Tim Webb is stepping down,

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:00PM

Tony Awards Watch: Denise Gough Lands Big In New York With ‘Angels In America’ by Greg Evans

Irish actress Denise Gough won her first Olivier Award in 2016 for the starring role as a recovering addict in Duncan Macmillan’s play People, Places and Things, and her second earlie…

SOURCE: Deadline at 12:00PM

Obituary: Pamela Sholto – ‘studied ballet with the Russian prima ballerina Lydia Lopokova’ by Michael Quinn

Born in Edmonton, Middlesex, Pamela Sholto demonstrated an early ability in dance. She studied ballet with the Russian prima ballerina Lydia Lopokova

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:00PM

Photojournalist Steven G. Smith, ESPN's Mike Greenberg To Give Talks by Carole Goldberg

Steven G. Smith, a Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist, will give a free talk at Tolland Public Library, 21 Tolland Green, on Tuesday, May 15, at 6:30 p.m., about his book, “Under the D…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 12:00PM
Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Windy City Playhouse announces its 2018-19 season lineup, including an extended run of "Southern Gothic" by Kt Hawbaker

On Wednesday, the Windy City Playhouse announced the shows included in its 2018-19 season, which begins with an extension of Leslie Liautaud’s “Southern Gothic” that runs until Decembe…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 11:50AM

Cast Complete for Bay Street Theater’s Frost/Nixon, Directed by Sarna Lapine by Andrew Gans

Performances will begin June 26 at the Sag Harbor venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:38AM

Beanie Feldstein to Lead Film Adaptation of How to Build a Girl by Olivia Clement

The Hello, Dolly! and Lady Bird actor will star in the movie version of Caitlin Moran’s novel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:37AM

Andrew Lloyd Webber ‘Unmasked’ Musical Retrospective Dropped From Theater’s Upcoming Season by Greg Evans

The new Andrew Lloyd Webber bio-musical Unmasked, which had been planned for a September debut at New Jersey’s Paper Mill Playhouse, has been scuttled, for now. The regional theater ha…

SOURCE: Deadline at 11:36AM

Bat Out of Hell and More Join Broadway-Aimed Beetlejuice in D.C.’s National Theatre Season by Ryan McPhee

The world premiere of the musical adaptation of Beetlejuice kicks off the lineup in October.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:33AM

Harry Enfield and Arthur Darvill to star in Genesis Inc. at Hampstead Theatre by Georgia Snow

Harry Enfield will star in the world premiere of Jemma Kennedy’s Genesis Inc. at Hampstead Theatre next month. Enfield will play several

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Male chiefs dominate biggest arts companies, research claims by Georgia Snow

Women are least represented in top roles among the biggest arts organisations, with male dominance increasing in line with company size, new

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Harry Enfield to make Hampstead Theatre debut in Genesis Inc by Robin Johnson

British Comedy Award winner Harry Enfield will make his Hampstead Theatre debut in the venue's upcoming new comedy Genesis Inc. The post Harry Enfield to make Hampstead Theatre debut in Gene…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 11:12AM

Take a Look at the Rise Production of Spring Awakening by Hannah Vine

The final episode of the season will air May 15 on NBC.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:11AM

Casting Announced for Donja R. Love's World Premiere Sugar in Our Wounds by Andy Lefkowitz

Casting is complete for Sugar in Our Wounds, a new play set to make its world premiere this summer at City Center's Studio at Stage II. Written by Donja R. Love and directed by Sahe…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:04AM

The Ugly Truth about Arts Institutions Led by Women of Color by [email protected] (jdstokely)

By Teresa Coleman Walsh. Founder and executive artistic director of Dallas’s Bishop Arts Theatre Center Teresa Coleman Wash looks at the realities of running a theatre company as a woman o…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 11:01AM

‘Peppered with witty observations & dark humour’: GROTTY – Bunker Theatre ★★★★ by Debbie Gilpin

Grotty is a sharp new play that’s full to the brim with humour, as well as hiding a dark heart – cleverly directed and brilliantly performed.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM

GUEST BLOG by Donna Walker-Kuhne: Diversity on Broadway: An Insider’s Perspective

Why is diversity important on Broadway?  I believe that many in the field want to see equity, diversity, and inclusion.  But they aren’t sure how to implement it, or don’t know the st…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00AM
Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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BWW TV: Go Behind the Scenes with BroadwayHD on the Censorship in INDECENT by BroadwayWorld TV

The theater and the arts is generally more progressive than the rest of the world. It's a place where stories take shape that reflect the parts of society that many aren't quite ready to fac…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:54AM

Full Casting Announced For MTC's SUGAR IN OUR WOUNDS by BroadwayWorld

Lynne Meadow Artistic Director and Barry Grove Executive Producer are pleased to announce full casting for Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of Sugar in Our Wounds, a new play by Donja…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:54AM

BWW Review: Prepubescent Battles Rage in Clare Barron's Exhilarating DANCE NATION by Michael Dale

'How're you gonna cap off your prepubescent years', a stony-faced teacher asks his competitive dance team members, shortly after winning a competition that saw one of their own suffer a seas…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:54AM

FEATURED VENUE: Producer Jamie Chapman Dixon joins Barn Theatre team ahead of One Minute & Little Voice by Featured Content

Yesterday we told you about Dominic Shaw's fresh new, actor-musician production of The Secret Garden, which officially inaugurates The Barn Theatre in Cirencester when it opens to the press …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:48AM

Take Five! with Helen Hayes nominated Ensemble members by Lorraine Treanor

In theatre, an ensemble is the equivalent of a jazz combo, where people are listening so intently, seeming to breathe together, and taking turns to give and take focus, that it feels like a …

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 10:48AM

A Memo to Gatekeepers Regarding Whiteness by Melissahillman

Bitter Gertrude is thrilled to host our first guest blogger ever, the brilliant Ming Peiffer!    Dear People In Positions Of Power, When you decide to NOT produce a white artist’…

SOURCE: bittergertrude.com at 10:43AM

Read Reviews for the World Premiere of Clare Barron’s Dance Nation by Olivia Clement

See what critics think of the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize-winning play at Playwrights Horizons.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Penn alum John Legend's voice is coming to Google Assistant

He also makes a mean burger

SOURCE: Philly.com at 10:41AM

Fred Johanson and More to Join West End's Aladdin by Andrew Gans

The Disney musical continues at London's Prince Edward Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM

Mamma Mia! Returns to Movie Theatres for Free Mother's Day Sing-Alongs by Ruthie Fierberg

Here's how to get your free tickets to the May 13 and 25 screenings.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM

NEWS: Harry Enfield & Arthur Darvill will star in the premiere of Jemma Kennedy’s Genesis Inc at Hampstead Theatre by Press Releases

Harry Enfield and Arthur Darvill will lead the cast of Hampstead’s world premiere of Jemma Kennedy’s breakthrough play Genesis Inc from 22 June to 28 July 2018 (press night is 28 June).

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:31AM

Sheldon Best to Lead Cast of Donja R. Love’s Sugar in Our Wounds by Olivia Clement

The Laurents/Hatcher Foundation Award-winning play will debut Off-Broadway this June in a production from MTC.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:30AM

♦ “Angels in America”—Flying on a Thread, at Berkeley Rep by Svea Vikander

Millennial Notes Tony Kushner Wants Us to See the Wires—Why?  by Svea Vikander Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes I’ve been thinking about hanging. Well, suspension. W…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 10:28AM

Motown the Musical Tour Will End in June After 4 Years on the Road by Andrew Gans

The final stop on the tour will be the Filene Center at Wolf Trap.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:22AM

The Importance of Being Earnest review at Berkeley Castle, Gloucestershire – ‘gloriously funny’ by Jeremy Brien

After two summers of invigorating open-air Shakespeare in the gardens of Berkeley Castle, Split Second Productions has moved into the majestic 12th

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:20AM

Book Review: “The View From Flyover Country” — Sounding the Alarm by Ed Meek

If you want to understand what is going on in the United States today, journalist Sarah Kendzior is a good resource.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 10:18AM

Listen to ABBA Tune ’When I Kissed the Teacher’ From Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again Before Soundtrack Drop by Ryan McPhee

Lily James, Jessica Keenan Wynn, Alexa Davies, and Olivier Award winner Celia Irmie perform the song in the upcoming sequel, out July 20.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:15AM

WATCH: Hamilton himself @JamWestman talks about #HamiltonLDN on @ThisMorning - #HamiltonHumpDay

He's smashing every expectation on the West End and now he's the face of HAMILTON on TV. Jamael Westman spoke to Phil and Holly on This Morning about the show and his journey to portraying f…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 10:15AM

First look at the stunning TriOperas by Robin Johnson

Three traditional operas are told through punk, rap, rock, acrobatics, kung-fu, puppetry, break-dancing, tap, parkour and more in the new show, TriOperas. The post First look at the stunning…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 10:09AM

Broadway’s ‘Children Of A Lesser God’ Sets Closing Date by Greg Evans

A single Tony Award nomination for Children of a Lesser God wasn’t enough to keep the production going: Producer Hal Luftig says the Broadway revival will close with the Sunday, May 27…

SOURCE: Deadline at 10:07AM

Review: Faust at Theatertreffen 2018 by Lee Anderson

Drink every time... Lee Anderson reviews the Volksbuhne’s 7-hour marathon of Goethe The post Review: Faust at Theatertreffen 2018 appeared first on Exeunt Magazine.

SOURCE: exeuntmagazine.com at 10:06AM

Alliance Theatre and Atlanta Symphony join forces for an epic version of “Candide” by Gail O'Neill

When a concert staging of the Tony Award-winning musical Candide opens tonight in Symphony Hall, actors, singers, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and the Atlanta Symphony Chorus will share t…

SOURCE: artsatl.com at 10:01AM

‘Enjoyable comedy with hidden depths’: WORTH A FLUTTER – Hope Theatre by Liz Dyer

Inspired by his memories of growing up in South East London, Michael Head’s Worth a Flutter is an enjoyable comedy with hidden depths – a love story whose protagonists are simultaneously…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00AM

J City Theater returns with a new home and 'Clark Gable Slept Here' by David Menzies | The Jersey Journal

It's not unheard of - something challenging and interesting in the Downtown section of Jersey City losing its place. Until last week, when their production of "Clark Gable Slept Here&qu…

SOURCE: NJ.com at 10:00AM

List of 2018 Gene Kelly Award nominees by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The nominations are in for the Pittsburgh CLO’s 28th annual Gene Kelly Awards for Excellence in High School Musical Theater, which this year included 29 Allegheny County schools.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 10:00AM
Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Exclusive Podcast: BROADWAY'S BACKBONE with TDF's Victoria Bailey! by Broadway's Backbone

In this episode Victoria Bailey, Executive Director of TDF, talks about TKTS celebrating 45 years and parent company TDF celebrating 50 years in 2018. TDF Theatre Development Fund is an orga…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:54AM

Photo Coverage: Tyler Glenn and Carrie St. Louis Take Their First Bows In KINKY BOOTS by Jennifer Broski

Last night, Kinky Boots welcomed its new stars, Tyler Glenn lead singer of the multi-platinum rock band, Neon Trees as Charlie Price and Carrie St. Louis as Lauren.' Also, J. Harrison Ghee r…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:54AM

BWW TV: Get a First Look at Christian Borle, Laura Michelle Kelly & More in ME AND MY GIRL at Encores! by BroadwayWorld TV

Encores presents Me and My Girl as the final production of the Encores at 25 season at New York City Center, beginning tonight Check out all new clips from the show, featuring stars Christia…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:48AM

GRACE NOTES: Wednesday, May 9, 2018 by Susan Grace

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‘We shared a love of hair scrunchies & pea soup’: Emily Schofield & Octavia Gilmore on how new play Catching Up was born from their friend by Featured Content

Acclaimed one-act play Catching Up, which comes to London's Theatre N16 this month after its Edinburgh Fringe success, is written, performed and produced by Octavia Gilmore and Emily Schofie…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:44AM

The Biograph Girl Musical Comes To Finborough Theatre by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo The Finborough Theatre is to present Warner Brown and David Heneker’s musical The Biograph Girl as part of their Celebrating British Music Theatre series. This post The…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 09:43AM

Review: Pointless Theatre’s Rite of Spring by Jon Jon Johnson

When Rite of Spring first premiered in Paris in 1913, the music and the dance proved so…strange and bizarre that it allegedly sparked a riot, resulting in 40 people being removed or ar…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 09:42AM

Disney’s Aladdin reveals its third year cast by Robin Johnson

As Disney's Aladdin prepares to celebrate its second London birthday, the show has announced that fourteen new cast members will join the company. The post Disney’s Aladdin reveals its…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 09:40AM

Inside the Bronx Children’s Museum Gala Honoring Chazz Palminteri by Hannah Vine

The second annual gala took place May 8.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:32AM

Watch This Exclusive Clip of Macbeth Before It Screens in Cinemas Across the U.S. by Ruthie Fierberg

Take a glimpse at the classic from London’s Royal Shakespeare Company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:30AM

Review: ‘Interplay: Poetic Resistance and In Lieu of Flowers’ by Washington Improv Theater by Charles Green

Washington Improv Theater’s productions of Poetic Resistance and In Lieu of Flowers at D.C. Arts Center are funny, yet thoughtful shows with incredibly talented performers. With two differ…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:18AM

Book Review: Tale of Two Short Story Collections, Schutt and Ortese by Roberta Silman

Schutt's is an example of the kind of fiction that is being taken seriously in too many quarters in this new century, but that is not nearly good enough.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 09:12AM

6 Theatre Workers You Should Know by American Theatre Editors

From the Public Theater's front desk to the backstages of Kansas City, from Cincinnati to Murphy, Texas, here's a diverse group of stage folks who should be on your radar.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:02AM

Diary: Sainsbury’s boss’ jackpot serenade hits bum note by Tabard

Let’s face it, few people who have been to see 42nd Street in the West End don’t come out singing one of

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:00AM

‘A worthy theme for a play’: A GYM THING – Pleasance Theatre by Laura Kressly

The issue of Body Dysmorphic Disorder in men is a worthy theme for a play, and Tom Vallen’s script for A Gym Thing presents it without veering into didacticism. With a more developed endin…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM

In pictures (May 10): Priscilla in Hornchurch, Proclaimers’ and Take That musicals, Liverpool PLayhouse, Arcola 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 Not Talking

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:00AM

Diary: All kicking off as Othello versus Liverpool FC by Tabard

In last year’s entertaining show reports feature – detailing behind the scenes quirks at theatres across the land – the stage manager

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:00AM

Mark Rylance is wrong on Shakespeare – ‘Time is up for this nonsense’ (your views, May 10) by The Stage

I don’t have much patience with Mark Rylance’s doubts about the authorship of Shakespeare’s plays, nor any insight into where these doubts

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:00AM
Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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The Tap Pack in 250 words

The Tap Pack is completely what it says on the tin: it's a tap concert, which takes its audience on an enjoyable, entertaining journey through an array of different musical styles. If tap da…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 08:48AM

Mood Music at the Old Vic, London – review round-up by Fergus Morgan

Mood Music sounds great. It’s directed by Roger Michell, a big-shot name in stage and screen who most recently took the reins

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:47AM

2018 Tony Awards – Who YOU Want As Winners by Jonathan Mandell

Here are the results of the survey in which I asked you to pick your personal preferences (not predictions) in 15 of the 26 categories in the 72nd Annual Tony Awards. Best Play Nominated: T…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 08:46AM

Universal Pictures Celebrates Moms Everywhere With Free Mother's Day Sing-Along Screenings of MAMMA MIA! by BroadwayWorld

In anticipation of its upcoming Mamma Mia Here We Go Again, Universal Pictures today announced that free sing-along screenings of the blockbuster musical comedy Mamma Mia will be available o…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:42AM

MOTOWN THE MUSICAL Tour to End Run This June by BroadwayWorld

After playing over 120 cities across the nation in four years, the record breaking smash hit production, MOTOWN THE MUSICAL, will conclude its national tour in the nation's Capital, playing …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:42AM

BWW's On This Day - May 9, 2018

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on May 9 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:42AM

Livestreaming the StageSource 2018 Town Hall—Boston—Tuesday 15 May by HowlRound

By HowlRound TV. StageSource in Boston presents the 2018 Town Hall on gender parity and opportunities for deaf artists livestreaming on the global, commons-based peer produced HowlRound TV n…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 08:30AM

Review: Chris Brett Bailey triple bill at Battersea Arts Centre by Lilith Wozniak

Awe-inspiring noise: Lilith Wozniak reviews a four and a half hour triple bill of spoken word and intense sounds from Chris Brett Bailey. The post Review: Chris Brett Bailey triple bill at B…

SOURCE: exeuntmagazine.com at 08:25AM

Updates: Slatkin doing well; gala postponed by Sarah Bryan Miller St. Louis Post-Dispatch

The program 'revolves' around Slatkin's music and stories

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 08:04AM

‘Fascinating from start to finish’: QUIZ – West End by Ian Foster

Quiz is a thought-provoking piece of theatre that will really make you question what you perceive to be the truth.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:00AM
Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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George Michael’s Family ask Fans to Remove Tributes by Blouin Artinfo

Following months of public mourning at George Michael’s homes, his fans are now being asked to collect their tributes or to cease laying more. The late popstar’s family took to his offic…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 07:42AM

Caitlyn Jenner Will Address UK Parliament by Blouin Artinfo

Former Olympic gold-medalist and transgender activist Caitlyn Jenner will be talking about diversity issues at the House of Commons on May 9, 2018. The Channel 4 lecture has been previously …

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 07:36AM

Life and Fate review – a remarkable epic of Soviet horror and heartbreak by Michael Billington

Theatre Royal Haymarket, London Sergey Kuryshev shines as a nuclear scientist stuck in a moral maze in this vivid staging of Vasily Grossman’s sprawling novelConsciously modelled on War an…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:33AM

La Luz, Ancient Forest & Cool Ghouls at Rickshaw Stop, San Francisco by Blouin Artinfo

La Luz, Ancient Forest & Cool Ghouls will perform at Rickshaw Stop, San Francisco.As per the Rickshaw Stop website, it was against the typical and popular backdrop of Los Angeles that th…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 07:32AM

International Dublin Gay Theatre Festival: how the celebration of global gay drama is marking its 15th year by Nick Awde

The teenage Dublin festival is even more committed to welcoming worldwide theatre artists seeking a bigger stage for gay-themed works. Its artistic

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:30AM

Nightclubbing review at Camden People’s Theatre, London – ‘fiercely political’ by Francesca Peschier

Rachel Young’s Nightclubbing takes its audience on a journey from the 1980s Black Girl Magic of Grace Jones to shivering in a 2015 nightclub

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:29AM

“The One” by Vicky Jones at Soho Theatre, London by Blouin Artinfo

“The One” will be on stage by Vicky Jones at Soho Theatre, London. It is a Soho Theatre presentation in association with DryWrite. The runtime of the show is 1 hour 15 minutes.“Followi…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 07:20AM

Nightfall, Bridge Theatre, London, review: Barney Norris's special sensitivity is lost on such a large stage by Paul Taylor, Paul Taylor

This play about grief, rural decay, and a struggling farm in Hampshire cries out for the intimacy of a studio environment

SOURCE: The Independent at 07:04AM

Show, Hofesh Shecter Company, Lyric Hammersmith, London, review: Murderous clowns and insistent beats by Zoë Anderson, Zoë Anderson

Eight dancers move in unison before killing each other in stylised gesture, carried along by Hofesh Shecter's driving score

SOURCE: The Independent at 07:04AM

REVIEW ROUND UP: Chess at the London Coliseum by Emma Clarendon

Chess is officially back in London, directed by Laurence Connor and starring Alexandra Burke, Michael Ball and Cassidy Janson. Here’s what the critics have been saying about it…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM

Careers Clinic: Should I honour my Edinburgh Festival Fringe contract? by John Byrne

Since leaving drama school, I have done one commercial and some very small stage jobs. I don’t have an agent yet, but

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:00AM

Dear West End Producer: ‘Should I force my way into conversations on press night?’ by @westendproducer

What is press night etiquette (and should I ever stay even if I don’t know people and force my way into conversations…)?

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:00AM
Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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“These Rooms” at Shoreditch Town Hall, London by Blouin Artinfo

“These Rooms” will be on stage at Shoreditch Town Hall, London.The show is presented by ANU & CoisCeim Dance Theatre. The show has its UK premiere. It is co-commissioned by 14-18 NOW…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 06:59AM

SHOW review at Lyric Hammersmith, London – ‘atmospheric and superbly danced’ by Anna Winter

The clowns in Hofesh Shechter’s Show aren’t just creepy, they’re homicidal. By turns gambolling fools, sage advisors and blank-faced killers, this octet

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:58AM

Cameron Mackintosh calls for urgent solution to EU lighting rule by Matthew Hemley

Cameron Mackintosh has called for an urgent solution to new regulations that threaten the future of stage lighting in UK theatres. Mackintosh

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:57AM

ENO introduces food ban for all performances following complaints of ‘elitism’ by Giverny Masso

English National Opera has changed its food and drink policy following accusations of “elitism” against musical theatre audiences. An article published by

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:57AM

Ma, Pa and the Little Mouths review at Tron Theatre, Glasgow – ‘vivid and visceral’ by Lorna Irvine

Martin McCormick’s latest play is a scabrous meditation on domesticity. Charlotte Lane’s set, which looks like the contents of a junk shop

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:39AM

Review: Absolute Hell, Lyttelton Theatre by Charlotte Irwin

Rodney Ackland’s Absolute Hell was originally conceived as The Pink Room. The work delving into the hilarious and often tragic The post Review: Absolute Hell, Lyttelton Theatre appeared fi…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 06:36AM

Beanie Feldstein Will Star in New Film HOW TO BUILD A GIRL by Stephanie Wild

According to Deadline, Beanie Feldstein is set for the title role in Caitlin Moran novel adaptation How to Build a Girl.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:36AM

Review: George, Theatre N16 by Simon Fearn

“How much do you earn?” the young woman (Barbara Blanka) asks, blowing cigarette smoke provocatively into our faces. As uncomfortable The post Review: George, Theatre N16 appeared first …

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 06:36AM

Georg Friedrich Händel’s “Semele” at Komische Oper Berlin by Blouin Artinfo

Georg Friedrich Handel’s “Semele” will be on stage at Komische Oper Berlin.“Nicole Chevalier, the winner of the Faust Award who last turned the heads of men and women during her sens…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 06:33AM

OPINION: Can Anybody Hear Me? Theatre and the Inclusivity of Disabled Performers, Written By @lifeofpippa, who was one of this years @olivierawards #B

Going to the theatre is an experience enjoyed and cherished by many families, especially during the festive season. However, like many other recreational activities, theatres and shows often…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 06:30AM

Loving and Hating the Broadway Season: Our Critics Could Have Argued All Night by Ben Brantley, Jesse Green and Scott Heller

Disagreeing on classic musicals, agreeing on “The Band’s Visit,” and worried about a season when revivals outshone new plays.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 06:18AM

Tony Awards 2018: Who Will Win (and Who Should) by Ben Brantley and Jesse Green

Passionate agreement on best musical, but after that all bets are off.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 06:18AM

Our Blue Heaven review at New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich – ‘dusted with magic’ by Fergus Morgan

Forty years ago last Sunday, Bobby Robson’s Ipswich Town beat Arsenal 1-0 at Wembley to win the FA Cup, the sensational culmination

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:09AM

Village Rasta: Ijahman Levi, The Viceroys at Cabaret Sauvage, Paris. by Blouin Artinfo

Village Rasta: Ijahman Levi, The Viceroys will perform at Cabaret Sauvage, Paris.  Sauvage Productions & Fixman CD present Village Rasta, which returns to Cabaret Sauvage, this summ…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 06:05AM

‘The Foxes make a terrific double act’: AN IDEAL HUSBAND – West End by Anne Cox

For the first time ever Edward Fox, 81, is joined by his son, Freddie Fox, 29, on stage and it is a partnership that brings out the best in Oscar Wilde’s An Ideal Husband. The surprisingly…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:00AM
Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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The Swallow Q&A video and photos: How do homophobia and grief translate? by Terri Paddock

Another post-show Q&A first for me. Due to a last-minute scheduling conflict, Spanish playwright Guillem Clua had to cancel his flight to London to attend last night’s performance …

SOURCE: Terri Paddock at 05:59AM

Editor’s View: The Guardian cutting Lyn Gardner shows theatre must be prepared to pay for quality journalism by Alistair Smith

Lyn Gardner’s departure from the Guardian after 23 years has sent a shockwave through the theatre world. While at the Guardian, she

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:57AM

Today on Broadway: Wednesday, May 9, 2018 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: “Children of a Lesser God” Set Closing this Month, “To Kill a Mockingbird” Trial Set for June, and Lea Salonga Sets OOTI Departure Date! “Today on Broad…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM

With "This Bitter Earth," Talvin Wilks establishes himself as one of Twin Cities' smartest, most sensitive theater directors. by Kit Bix

Wilks' brilliant direction of Harrison David Rivers' "This Bitter Earth" forces us to look at the raw vulnerability of gay interracial lovers in a terrifying political landscape.

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 05:46AM

An Ideal Husband, Vaudeville Theatre, London — insouciance and gravity

Freddie Fox excels in Oscar Wilde’s play sharp critique of social hypocrisy and ethical charade

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Obituary: John Stride – ‘a founding member of the National Theatre’ by Michael Quinn

By the time he had left school, John Stride had already played Macbeth, Antony and Hamlet. His early promise – spotted at

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:36AM

Brief 5/9: Winners Announced for the Theatre World Awards, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top stories the winners of the 2018 Theatre World Awards have been announced, and more

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:33AM

It’s the #Brontes as you’ve never seen them before: New rock show @WastedMusical throws the spotlight on Charlotte, Emily & Anne

The world premiere production of Wasted – giving an access-all-areas account of the struggles, heartbreaks and triumphs of the three Bronte sisters Charlotte, Emily, Anne, and their brothe…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 05:30AM

The art collectors turned creative collaborators

Patrons are taking their passion for art to new creative and agenda-setting levels

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Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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“Linda Loves Bingo” at Le Poisson Rouge, New York by Blouin Artinfo

The drag game show “Linda Loves Bingo” will be on stage at Le Poisson Rouge, New York.“It’s an opportunity to win big at NYC’s #1 drag game show—linda loves bingo! Join hostess L…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 04:37AM

Lyn Gardner: Where the Edges Meet the Centre by Andy Field

Following the announcement that Lyn Gardner's position as Guardian theatre critic is being cut, Andy Field writes on why her role is too important to be lost. The post Lyn Gardner: Where the…

SOURCE: exeuntmagazine.com at 04:29AM
Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Competition: Win tickets to San Domino at Tristan Bates Theatre by The Stage

“Mussolini never killed people, just sent them to holiday camps” – Silvio Berlusconi San Domino – A Musical Drama The the story

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 03:33AM

Review: ‘The Speed Twins’ at Venus Theatre by Susan Brall

The Speed Twins by Maureen Chadwick is presently playing at Venus Theatre in Laurel Maryland. This is the National Premiere of the British drama and is directed by Deborah Randall who is als…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 03:11AM
Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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"Transit" at Arlequin, Paris by Blouin Artinfo

Directed by Christian Petzold, Transit is a 2018 German drama film selected to compete for the Golden Bear in the main competition section at the 68th Berlin International Film Festival. The…

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"Cinema Stage-Cinema Workshop" at The Peniche Cinema, Paris by Blouin Artinfo

Today, with the advent of digital media, filmmaking has become interesting, economical and can be easily learnt.For kids who yearn to learn the facets of filmmaking, Peniche Cinema, Paris is…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 02:29AM

“La Fiancée du Pirate” at Reflect Medicis, Paris by Blouin Artinfo

‘A Very Curious Girl ‘(French: La Fiancee du Pirate) is a 1969 French comedy-drama. The film is directed, edited and co-written by Nelly Kaplan. The film has other English titles na…

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"Jersey Affair" at Cinema Studio Galande, Paris by Blouin Artinfo

Set in a small island community, "Jersey Affair" follows the life of Moll, a troubled young woman who falls for a mysterious outsider whom she gradually begins to like and who empowers her t…

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"Mon Meilleur Copain" at Theatre Michel, Paris by Blouin Artinfo

They say that there is no relationship as good as friendship. Relations may sour but friendship doesn't, but trouble arises when one begins to take friendship for granted. The story of Mon M…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 02:19AM

Children of a Lesser God Revival to Close on Broadway by Tolly Wright

The Broadway revival of Children of a Lesser God will end its run on May 27, reports the New York Times. The play, which stars Joshua Jackson and Lauren Ridloff, is closing its run after 23 …

SOURCE: Vulture at 02:05AM

Elisabeth Moss on The Handmaid’s Tale: ‘This is happening in real life. Wake up people’ by Blouin Artinfo

The dystopian thriller written by Margaret Atwood rendered in a series from, “The Handmaid’s Tale,” has returned with a second season, and the new season is even more terrifying.Elisab…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 02:01AM

Mark Shenton: ENO’s food and drink ban is about profit margins by Mark Shenton

I’ve heard some arbitrary reasons for policing audience behaviour before, but few as genuinely outrageous as English National Opera’s ban on externally

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM
Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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On the Couch with Desiree Frahn by Arts Review

Who is Desiree Frahn? Musician, yogi, gardener, conservationist, Riverlander, farm girl, science nerd, stargazer, tea fanatic. What would you do differently to what you do now? Live more in …

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 01:00AM

New Girl's Zooey Deschanel Talks Playing Belle in Beauty & the Beast by Young Hollywood

New Girl's Zooey Deschanel Talks Playing Belle in Beauty & the BeastYoung Hollywood sits down with the ever-adorkable and unmistakable Zooey Deschanel at the L.A. Food Bowl where the "mostly…

SOURCE: Young Hollywood at 01:00AM

Charles Melton, Vanessa Morgan, Cole Sprouse, & Cast Call Out Co-Stars in Riverdale Rapid Fire by Young Hollywood

Charles Melton, Vanessa Morgan, Cole Sprouse, & Cast Call Out Co-Stars in Riverdale Rapid FireThe stars have spoken and the results are in! Check out Round 2 of our Riverdale Rapid Fire comp…

SOURCE: Young Hollywood at 01:00AM
Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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The Invisible Hand

Thru Sun, June 10 @ Olney Theatre Center, presented by Olney Theatre Center

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Dance Nation by Darryl Reilly

Ms. Barron’s conception is more of an agenda driven fantastical tract rather than a well-crafted play with a cohesive plot. Her tone is of exaggeration and artifice with mannered dialogue …

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 12:39AM

Chita Rivera still eyes Broadway after decades onstage by Caitlin Huston

Despite working more than 60 years on Broadway, Chita Rivera never thought she would receive a lifetime achievement Tony Award, much less one alongside Andrew Lloyd Webber. “It kind of mak…

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Paul Capsis returns as Quentin Crisp in Resident Alien by Arts Review

Five-time Helpmann Award winner Paul Capsis reprises his acclaimed performance as The Naked Civil Servant, Quentin Crisp in Tim Fountain’s Resident Alien at fortyfivedownstairs and the Br…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 12:06AM

His Second Rhyme Around - Why Adam Green is so gung ho about his latest David Ives' show

Why Adam Green is so gung ho about his latest David Ives' show---Even though he's playing a servant in The Metromaniacs, Adam Green is a master at speaking in rhyme, and he has Tony-nominate…

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Christian Borle and Laura Michelle Kelly Star in Encores! Staging of Me and My Girl by Andrew Gans

Warren Carlyle directs and choreographs the limited run, which begins May 9.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Harry Potter-Inspired Off-Broadway Hit Puffs Flies Into Movie Theatres May 9 by Ruthie Fierberg

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Finding the Triumph in Tom Stoppard’s Travesties by Mark Peikert

Tony-nominated director Patrick Marber talks about guiding the West End hit to a Tony-nominated revival run on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Do You Know the Source Material Behind Broadway's Tony-Winning Best Musicals? by Logan Culwell-Block

Whether it's a movie, a play, a novel, or even a painting, most shows come from pre-existing material. Do you know the origins of these Tony-winning Best Musicals? Take our quiz to find…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM