Monday, July 2, 2018 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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Lucia di Lammermoor by Arts Review

This was a night of opera to be cherished. The air of expectancy in the Joan Sutherland Theatre was palpable at the prospect of experiencing this particular performance by an Australian sing…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 11:41PM

Christine Anu to headline 2018 Broken Heel Festival by Arts Review

All that glitters in Broken Hill, just got a mega-charge of star power, with the announcement that acclaimed Australian singer, Christine Anu will be headlining the Broken Heel Festival this…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 11:07PM
Monday, July 2, 2018 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Theatre Review: ‘James and the Giant Peach’ by Heritage Players by Jv Torres

The Heritage Players’ musical production of Roald Dahl’s “James and the Giant Peach,” directed by Elizabeth Tane Kanner, is a tale of an accidental adventure involving an orp…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 10:50PM

VIDEO: Liza Minnelli Returns to the Stage with a Touching Tribute by Stage Tube

This evening Michael Feinstein shared some touching new footage from his current collaboration with stage legend Liza Minnelli. Check out Liza onstage at the Segerstrom Center performing 'Wh…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:04PM
Monday, July 2, 2018 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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‘A Quick 5’ with Julianne Brienza on 2018 Capital Fringe Festival by Mark Beachy

Julianne Brienza is the CEO and co-founder of the Capital Fringe Festival, running July 7 through 29, 2018. Julianne has been with Capital Fringe since its inception in 2005. In her current …

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 09:49PM

Lorne Festival of Performing Arts announces first round of acts for 2018 by Arts Review

Running from Thursday 30 August through to Sunday 2 September 2018, Lorne’s Festival of Performing Arts (FOPA) is back after a year’s break, announcing an exciting first release of a…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 09:34PM

Imperium I: Conspirator, II: Dictator: From London by David Finkle

★★★★ Mike Poulton adapts Robert Harris' Cicero novels for Gregory Doran's surging two parts The post Imperium I: Conspirator, II: Dictator: From London appeared first on New York Sta…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 09:00PM
Monday, July 2, 2018 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Jimmy Buffett & Robert De Niro's Broadway Shows Set To Close As Tony Buzz Fades by Lee Seymour

Gwyneth Paltrow's Broadway producing debut 'Head Over Heels' had a dismal start, too...

SOURCE: Forbes at 08:59PM

Chicago-set 'Support Group for Men' a chance to laugh at our current #MeToo moment by Chris Jones

There is an atypical new comedy at the Goodman Theatre. Written and directed by women, it is a knowing, highly critical and laugh-out-loud funny work about a group of Americans in crisis: me…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 08:30PM

Gillian Lynne, Choreographer of ‘Cats,’ Is Dead at 92 by Richard Sandomir

After a long and successful career as a ballerina, Ms. Lynne found greater fame creating dances for Andrew Lloyd Webber and others.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 08:12PM

“Universal Robots” Mesmerizes, at Quantum Dragon, S.F. by Robert M. Gardner

Mac Rogers’ Intelligent Dialogue Delights, Disturbs by Robert M. Gardner Do robots taking over the world sound too bizarre to be true?  Not if you go to see Quantum Dragon’s latest prod…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 08:05PM
Monday, July 2, 2018 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Los Angeles Film Review: THE 2018 MONTALBÁN SUMMER MOVIE SERIES (The Montalbán Theatre) by Tony Frankel

THE MONTALBÁN MIXES MOVIES, MINGLING AND MERRY MASTICATING Always fun, outdoor cinema hits the summer ether like the smell of fresh cut grass and smoked meat (or is that fresh cut meat and …

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 07:01PM
Monday, July 2, 2018 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Devin Ilaw by Broadway.com

Devin Ilaw stops by Broadway.com HQ to chat about 54 Sings 1776 at Feinstein's/54 Below and more with Beth Stevens.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:06PM

VIDEO: Watch Lauren Ambrose & Company Sing 'The Rain in Spain' from MY FAIR LADY! by Stage Tube

On a hot summer day, when New Yorkers are hoping for a little bit of rain, Lincoln Center Theater just released a video from the recording session ofThe Rain in Spain.'Watch below as Lauren …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:04PM
Monday, July 2, 2018 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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REVIEW: West Side Story, Bishopsgate Institute ✭✭✭✭✭ by Julian Eaves

By Julian Eaves Julian Eaves reviews West Side Story by Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim at the Bishopsgate Institute. This post REVIEW: West Side Story, Bishopsgate Institute ✭✭�…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 05:49PM

DCPA Announces New Residency Program For Colorado Artists by American Theatre Editors

DCPA's "Powered by Off-Center" residency will give Colorado artists the opportunity to develop new works.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:16PM

Chicago theater openings for July 6-12

Friday “The Adventures of Spirit Force Five”: A cheerleading squad must save a parallel universe by destroying their evil spirit stick. Yep. Through Aug. 11 at Factory Theater, 1623 W. H…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 05:15PM

‘Iceman’ Goeth, Go-Go’s Cometh And Broadway Box Office Slips A Notch To $38M by Greg Evans

Broadway box office slipped 5.3% in its 5th week of the season, grossing $38,126,489 as Bruce Springsteen went on a brief hot-weather hiatus and audiences weren’t quite head over heels…

SOURCE: Deadline at 05:08PM

Grosses Analysis: Mean Girls and Angels in America Reach New Highs at Broadway Summer Box Office by Adam Hetrick

The Band’s Visit also continues its post-Tony Awards rebound at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:04PM

Odds & Ends: Broadway Flea Market Sets Date, Brandon Victor Dixon Joins 4th of July Spectacular & More by Caitlin Moynihan

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed today. The 32nd Annual Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction Announces Date Every year Broadway fans flock to Shubert Alley f…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:04PM

Look Back at Liliane Montevecchi in Her Tony-Winning Role in Nine on Broadway by Hannah Vine

Montevecchi—the Paris-born dancer, actor, and singer—passed away June 29.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:00PM
Monday, July 2, 2018 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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VIDEO: ANASTASIA Madrid Star Jana G?mez Sings 'Journey To the Past' by BroadwayWorld

On October 4th ANASTASIA arrives at the Teatro Coliseum in Madrid starring Jana Gomez Anya, igo Etayo Dimitry, Carlos Salgado Gleb, Javier Navares Vlad, ngels Jimenez Empress and Silvia Luch…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:54PM

Podcast: 'Your Program is Your Ticket' Hosts a Seven-Women Panel of Theatre Professionals to Discuss #MeToo Movement in the Theatre by Your Program Is Your Ticket

Host and creator, Sean Chandler, interviewed a seven-woman panel of theatre professionals for his popular theatre podcast, Your Program Is Your Ticket. The interview focuses on the MeToo mov…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:54PM

VIDEO: On This Day, July 2- Remembering Michael Bennett by Alexa Criscitiello

On this day, we celebrate the life and legacy of legendary Broadway choreographer and director, Michael Bennett.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:54PM

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Weekly Grosses Analysis - 7/2 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 04:44PM

Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 7/1/18 by BroadwayWorld

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 712018.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:44PM

Paulo Szot – A Salute to Broadway by Sandi Durell

  Noted Brazilian operatic baritone Paulo Szot triumphs at Feinstein’s 54 Below in his sensational show, “A Salute to Broadway”   by Linda Amiel Burns   Paulo Szot i…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 04:40PM

Winter Space Availability at Victory Gardens Theater by Bt

Space available at Victory Gardens Theater in the Richard Christiansen Theater (RCT) in January and February 2019. The RCT rental package includes a fully ADA Compliant House – 109 seats, …

SOURCE: Collective Leverage at 04:32PM

Watch Lauren Ambrose and Harry Hadden-Paton Record ‘The Rain in Spain’ From My Fair Lady by Ruthie Fierberg

Go inside the recording studio with the two Tony-nominated stars of the Lincoln Center Theater revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:29PM

Gulfshore Playhouse Names Joel Markus Managing Director by American Theatre Editors

The Florida native brings 25 years of experience to the company.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:15PM

Introduce Yourself(ie): 10 Questions with Borders Star Avital Lvova

Avital Lvova talks about how Borders hopes to engage and enlighten New York audiences about the refugee crisis.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 04:13PM

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Weekly Grosses Analysis - 7/2

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 04:06PM
Monday, July 2, 2018 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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The Fans Have Spoken! The Top 10 Drag Race Favorites You Want to See on Broadway by Eric King

In honor of RuPaul's Drag Race finalist Peppermint preparing to make her Broadway debut in Head Over Heels—plus, last week's coronation of Season 10 winner …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:54PM

Theatre News: Arts-oriented camp includes ‘campy’ activities, Jewish culture by Barbara Trainin Blank

When you ask children a question, they usually give you an honest answer. So, when Allison and Jeremy Goldman of Ellicott City asked their children during the school year of 2017 what they w…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 03:41PM

Hear Janá Gómez, Star of Spain’s Upcoming Anastasia, Perform ‘Journey to the Past’ by Adam Hetrick

The Spanish-language premiere of the stage musical debuts October 4 in Madrid.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:40PM

"Silent NO MORE" to bring wry and moving stories from folks with hearing loss to the Goodman by Kt Hawbaker

"Silent NO MORE," a theatrical documentary featuring stories written and performed by folks with hearing loss, will have a special screening at the Goodman this summer. Along with the film, …

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 03:40PM

New Kids Company Populates 'Oliver!' At Goodspeed by Christopher Arnott

The Kids Company at Goodspeed Musicals may be new, but the youngsters already — as a particular set of lyrics from “Oliver!” goes — “consider themselves one of the family.” The n…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 03:35PM

What’s Happening in Dance in NYC, July 2018

Happy July, dancers! We hope that the summer season has been off to an excellent start. This month, we’ve gathered opportunities for you to change up your training schedule, as well as…

SOURCE: Backstage at 03:30PM

Prepare for the Unexpected: An Interview with Christopher Bell, Artistic Director and Conductor of The Washington Chorus by Guest Author

Even in Washington, DC, a town unofficially known as the choral capital of the United States, Christopher Bell stands out as a milestone hire for The Washington Chorus (TWC). Bell, who just …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 03:28PM

From the Archives: Liliane Montevecchi's 'Grand' Friendship by Kathy Henderson

In honor of the Tony-winning star, we look back at her November 1989 interview about working with Nine director Tommy Tune again on the then-upcoming Grand Hotel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:21PM

Boy Erased, With Lucas Hedges, Cherry Jones, and Nicole Kidman, Sets November Release by Andrew Gans

Both Hedges and Jones are slated to take the Broadway stage in the fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:15PM

Brandon Victor Dixon Joins 2018 Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular by Shoshy Ciment

The lineup also includes Kelly Clarkson, Ricky Martin, Blake Shelton, and Keith Urban.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:00PM
Monday, July 2, 2018 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Gillian Lynne, the energetic ballerina who choreographed 'Cats' and 'Phantom of the Opera,' dies at 92 by Nardine Saad

Famed “Cats” and “Phantom of the Opera” choreographer Gillian Lynne, who both inspired and worked closely with theater impresario Andrew Lloyd Webber, has died. She was 92. The Engli…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 02:55PM

Alison Luff and Matt Magnusson Perform a Tribute to Escape to Margaritaville by Gabriel Agosto

The two actors perform an original song to honor the recently closed production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:52PM

Frost/Nixon @ Bay Street by Barry Gordin

Harris Yulin stars in Frost/Nixon, a smart revival of Peter Morgan’s powerful face-off between Richard Nixon and TV personality, David Frost. July 2, 2018: The standing ovation at the ope…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 02:52PM

Kerstin Anderson to Play Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady Sunday Matinee Performances by Caitlin Moynihan

Kerstin Anderson will be playing the role of Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady for the Sunday matinee performances beginning July 8. Tony nominee Lauren Ambrose will continue to play the role …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:48PM

Broadway Theaters Will Dim Lights in Memory of Tony-Nominated Choreographer Gillian Lynne by Caitlin Moynihan

The Broadway community is mourning the loss of two-time Tony Award-nominated choreographer Gillian Lynne, who passed away on July 1 at age 92. The Committee of Theatre Owners has decided to …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:48PM

Happy Days Are Here Again! Kara Lindsay to Return to Beautiful on Broadway by Beth Stevens

Kara Lindsay is returning to the cast of Beautiful in the role of Cynthia Weil beginning on July 10. The original Newsies star will take over the role from Jessica Keenan Wynn, who will take…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:48PM

Managing Director Lee Nowell Departs Synchronicity Theatre by American Theatre Editors

After three years, Nowell has stepped down from her position as managing director.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:47PM

See Idina Menzel, Audra McDonald, Chita Rivera, Tina Fey, Jeremy Jordan Come Out for Concert for America by Hannah Vine

The fundraiser benefiting organizations working to protect the rights of families at our southern border took place June 30.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:41PM

'Tootsie' individual tickets to go on sale July 6 by Kt Hawbaker

On Monday, Broadway in Chicago announced that individual tickets for the world premiere of the new comedy musical, “Tootsie” will go on-sale Friday, July 6. Tickets will range from $35-$…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 02:26PM

What's Playing on Broadway: July 2-8, 2018 by Bww Special

Below, BroadwayWorld brings you this weekly listing of Broadway shows and their show times for July 2-8, 2018.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:24PM

Review: 9 Brave Students and the Shame of ‘Little Rock’ by Laura Collins-Hughes

Rajendra Ramoon Maharaj’s visceral play with music explores an ugly historical chapter in the fight for school integration.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 02:24PM

Call Answered: Vonda Shepard: Ally McBeal + Feinstein's/54 Below Concert by Adam Rothenberg

My first introduction to Vonda Shepard was in 1986 when her hit duet with Dan Hill, "Can't We Try" was playing on every radio station. While Vonda had three albums before, most people came t…

SOURCE: Call Me Adam at 02:22PM

July/August 2018 Onstage by American Theatre Editors

From Shakespearean tragedies to unsolved mysteries, from children's books to new-play festivals, check out what is onstage near you.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:20PM

Cats and Phantom choreographer Gillian Lynne – a career in pictures

The dancer and choreographer, who has died aged 92, had a celebrated career in theatre, television and film. Revisit some of her hits, from Yentl to Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Continue reading.…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:12PM

Does Intrinsic Value Of Art Derive From Intrinsic Motivation to Create It? by Joe Patti

Traveling a bit this week and will be occupied with trying to beat my nephews in squirt gun battles. As is my custom, I am reaching back to the archives for some bits of wisdom. Back in 2009…

SOURCE: Butts In The Seats at 02:12PM

Dame Gillian Lynne Remembered by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Dame Gillian Lynne DBE was a noted ballerina choreographer actress, director, dancer and actress. Born in Bromley London on 20 February 1926 Gillian’s gift for dancing …

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 02:04PM
Monday, July 2, 2018 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Andrew Lloyd Webber Pens Tribute To Gillian Lynne: ‘Cats’ Choreographer Dead At 92 by Greg Evans

Gillian Lynne, the choreographer for Cats and The Phantom of the Opera who died Sunday in London at age 92, was remembered today by Andrew Lloyd Webber as a major figure in dance and a key i…

SOURCE: Deadline at 01:54PM

Kerstin Anderson to Play Eliza Dolittle in My Fair Lady Sunday Matinee Performances by Caitlin Moynihan

Kerstin Anderson will be playing the role of Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady for the Sunday matinee performances beginning July 8. Tony nominee Lauren Ambrose will continue to play the role …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:42PM

Shaina Taub Joins Creative Team for Broadway-Bound The Devil Wears Prada Musical by Broadway.com

Shaina Taub has joined the creative team for the upcoming new musical The Devil Wears Prada. The multitalented composer and performer joins composer Elton John and scribe Paul Rudnick f…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:42PM

Review:The Closet at curtainup.com/ by Gloria Miller

Amid the laughter of this world premiere there is much to contemplate. . . .

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 01:42PM

Kara Lindsay Returns to BEAUTIFUL July 10th by BroadwayWorld

Kara Lindsay will be coming back to the Sondheim as 'Cynthia Weil' in Beautiful beginning Tuesday, July 10th. Jessica Kennan Wynn will take her final bow on Sunday, July 8th.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:36PM

BWW Flashback: Remembering the Great Liliane Montevecchi by BroadwayWorld

As BroadwayWorld sadly reported last week, Tony winner Liliane Montevecchi passed away on Friday, June 29, in New York City. She was 85 years old.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:36PM

Panic! at the Disco (‘Pray for the Wicked’) tops the Billboard albums chart with biggest alternative rock album of 2018 by Daniel Montgomery

Panic! at the Disco‘s “Prayers” have been answered. The band’s sixth studio album, “Pray for the Wicked,” was released on June 22 and has debuted at numbe…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 01:30PM

Kara Lindsay Will Return to Broadway’s Beautiful by Ryan McPhee

The Newsies and Wicked alum steps back into the role of Cynthia Weil.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:25PM

32nd Annual Broadway Flea Market and Auction Will Return on September 23 by BroadwayWorld

Be a part of the biggest day for Broadway fans as the 32nd Annual Broadway Flea Market amp Grand Auction returns to the heart of New York City's theatre district. The event will take place o…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:18PM

INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - July 2nd - HEAD OVER HEELS Tops Social Chart Two Weeks In A Row! by Alan Henry

The top growing current Broadway musicals were Head Over Heels 13.07, Summer 3.79, Once On this Island 3.30, My Fair Lady 2.89 and The Band's Visit 2.83. The top growing current Broadway pla…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:18PM

VIDEO: Alison Luff Bids Farewell to MARGARITAVILLE with Original Song by Stage Tube

Escape to Margaritaville, the new musical featuring the songs of singer-songwriter-authorJimmy Buffett, played its final Broadway performance on July 1. Star Alison Luff and her husbandMatth…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:18PM

Brandon Victor Dixon Joins NBC's MACY'S 4th Of July Fireworks Spectacular by TV News Desk

American Authors and Brandon Victor Dixon join the incredible slate of performers for NBC's annual Macy's4th of JulyFireworks Spectacular, which airsWednesday, July 48-10 p.m. ETPT with an h…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:18PM

Broadway Lights Will Dim Tonight for Dame Gillian Lynne; Andrew Lloyd Webber Tributes the Legend by BroadwayWorld

As BroadwayWorld sadly reported yesterday, trailblazing dancer, director, and choreographer Dame Gillian Lynne passed away. She was 92 years old.The Committee of Theatre Owners has decided t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:18PM

Charleston Stage Company Announces 2018-19 Season by American Theatre Editors

The season will include holiday classics, musicals, and a children's series.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:12PM

All Broadway theaters will dim lights in memory of choreographer Gillian Lynne by Caitlin Huston

All 41 Broadway theaters will dim their lights Monday night in memory of Dame Gillian Lynne, choreographer for “Cats” and “Phantom of the Opera,” among others. Lynne passed away Sun.…

SOURCE: Broadway.News Subscription at 01:09PM

Don Giovanni review at Royal Opera House, London – ‘a thrilling ride’ by Amanda Holloway

Swirling images of naked women, conquests catalogued in ghostly handwriting on palace walls – the video designs by Luke Halls take us

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 01:04PM

Camden Fringe Featured Show: Lita Doolan’s Time for Tea, about Edinburgh’s 2002 Cowgate fire, opens festival by Featured Content

Which shows have you earmarked so far for this year's Camden Fringe? As part of our Featured Show series, we'd like to draw your attention to Lita Doolan's Time for Tea, which opens the mont…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:02PM

WATCH: What Exactly Does The Band’s Visit’s Hair and Wig Supervisor Do? by Ruthie Fierberg

Go backstage with the woman in charge of the ’90s hairstyles of the Tony-winning musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00PM

FROM DOWN UNDER: Patti LuPone: Don’t Monkey With Broadway in Melbourne by Simon Parris

Melbourne musical theatre cognoscenti made their adoration of Patti LuPone clear, giving the first of many standing ovations the moment she stepped on stage.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PM
Monday, July 2, 2018 at noon (Broadway Time)
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This Is Not for You review – a defiant cry from Britain's disabled veterans by Kate Wyver

Artillery Square, WoolwichAt Greenwich and Docklands festival, Jenny Sealey directs a parade of theatre, song and aerial performance by war veteransOn a makeshift parade ground near Woolwich…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:54PM

Gillian Lynne, Tony-Nominated Cats and The Phantom of the Opera Choreographer, Dies at 92 by Caitlin Moynihan

Gillian Lynne, two-time Tony nominee and renowned choreographer of Cats and The Phantom of the Opera, died on July 1 at the age of 92. Lynne's husband, Peter Land, tweeted the…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:48PM

Elton John’s Broadway-Bound ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ Names Lyricist by Greg Evans

Shaina Taub, creator of an acclaimed 2016 Shakespeare in the Park production of Twelfth Night, has signed on a lyricist for the Elton John-Paul Rudnick Broadway musical adaptation of The Dev…

SOURCE: Deadline at 12:45PM

Songs for a New World by Darryl Reilly

The unison of Jason Robert Brown’s accomplished score, Kate Whoriskey’s exciting direction and Rennie Harris’s vibrant choreography make this New York City Center Encores! Off-Center�…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 12:37PM

Don Pippin, Original Music Director of Oliver!, Mame, La Cage aux Folles, and A Chorus Line, to Perform NYC Concert by Adam Hetrick

Veteran Broadway music director Pippin will go behind the scenes of Broadway’s biggest hits at Feinstein’s/54 Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24PM

Drake: Scorpion — flabby and endlessly long

The Canadian superstar’s new double album ranges from electrifying rap to maundering R&B

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:23PM

Shaina Taub joins creative team of ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ by Caitlin Huston

Shaina Taub has joined Sir Elton John in writing the score for the musical adaptation of “The Devil Wear Prada.” The musical, which is “in development for Broadway,” …

SOURCE: Broadway.News Subscription at 12:21PM

BalletX, Joyce Theater, New York — from Philadelphia via Europe

A chequered evening from the dance company at the Joyce’s annual Ballet Festival

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:21PM

Review: ‘Conflict’ Reaches Across the Decades and the Aisle by Alexis Soloski

A play from 1925 that argues, as one character says, “for giving the best in human nature a chance.”

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:18PM

Shaina Taub at Work on The Devil Wears Prada Musical With Elton John and Paul Rudnick by Ryan McPhee

The composer joins the creative team of the Broadway-aimed adaptation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:15PM

TV: Watch Students Come Together After Tragedy in New Documentary- AWAKENING: AFTER PARKLAND by BroadwayWorld

AWAKENING AFTER PARKLAND, which premiered on Topic.com today, is a documentary short about what happens when a small community theater suddenly finds itself in the national spotlight, after …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:12PM

VIDEO: Josh Groban Chats Hosting the Tony Awards, His New Album, & More on GMA by TV News Desk

Multi-Grammy Award winning vocal sensation Josh Groban talks what is was like to co-host the Tony Awards, his upcoming album Bridges, amp more on Good Morning America Check out the clip below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:12PM

Shaina Taub Joins the Creative Team of THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Workshop by Julie Musbach

Shaina Taub has joined Sir Elton John and Paul Rudnick writing The Devil Wears Prada, a new musical in development for Broadway. Based on Lauren Weisberger's best-selling 2003 novel and the …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:12PM

Tickets on Sale Friday 7/6 for Pre-Broadway Run of TOOTSIE by BroadwayWorld

Broadway In Chicago and Scott Sanders Productions have announced individual tickets for the world premiere Chicago production of the new comedy musical, TOOTSIE, will go on-sale Friday, July…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:12PM

Robert Hines, of 'Toby Jones' fame, is very funny, and very serious about his new direction by Dan Hyman

Robert L. Hines can make you laugh. He’s sure of it. “I can do it with the flip of a wrist,” the Englewood-raised comedian says sitting at his manager’s house in Los Angeles on a rec…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 12:10PM

Date Set for 2018 Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction by Andrew Gans

The annual fundraiser benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:04PM

At Home in Gaza and London review at Battersea Arts Centre – ‘a bold theatrical experiment’ by Dave Fargnoli

Flawed, stalling, but occasionally extraordinary, At Home in Gaza and London is an ambitious multimedia piece combining simultaneous performances in the UK

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:01PM

RSC head of voice Kate Godfrey: ‘I want actors to use their own accents – it just needs to be clear’ by Tim Bano

With a remit covering vocal techniques, teaching dialects and interpreting text, Kate Godfrey coaches the Royal Shakespeare Company’s actors to make the

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:00PM

‘Fast-paced, colourful fun’: PEPPA PIG’S ADVENTURE! – Touring ★★★★ by Thom Dibdin

The average age of the audience for Peppa Pig’s Adventure has to be about three, but given the noise level throughout this short and fun new show, each and every toddler is captivated by t…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PM

Watch: Shows to see this July by Robin Johnson

We're in the middle of a scorching heatwave, and summer is here - check out the top London theatre shows to see this fine July month. The post Watch: Shows to see this July appeared first on…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 12:00PM
Monday, July 2, 2018 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Look Back at the Original Production of Singin' in the Rain on Broadway by Hannah Vine

The production opened July 2, 1985, at the Gershwin Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:56AM

Review: #poolparty by Jennifer Mendenhall by Jeffrey Walker

Many citizens have been welcome at community pools and swim clubs their entire lives. This is not true of African-Americans.  Here we have the story of the African American Bowlding family …

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 11:42AM

Pelleas et Melisande review at Glyndebourne, Lewes – ‘a confusing production’ by George Hall

Last month the Grange Festival opened a production of Handel’s Agrippina in sets that repeatedly referenced the venue itself and its recent

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:42AM

Shakespeare in Love to return for UK tour by Georgia Snow

A new production of Shakespeare in Love will tour the UK later this year, it has been announced. Lee Hall’s stage adaptation

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:36AM

Dame Gillian Lynne: the choreographer who transformed musical theatre by David Lister, David Lister

The former ballet dancer who changed the craft forever

SOURCE: The Independent at 11:36AM

Watch: Sneak peek at Sounds And Sorcery by Carly-Ann Clements

We've all had that weird fever dream. When dancing hippos enter your room and angry mops break all the plates in your kitchen. You have Disney's Fantasia to thank for those iconic scenes tha…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 11:36AM

Stage manager who broke feet during pantomime launches legal action by Georgia Snow

A stage manager is reportedly pursuing £100,000 in compensation after his feet were broken by a piece of equipment during rehearsals for

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:30AM

Bradley Gibson Is The Lion King's New Simba by Andy Lefkowitz

The Tony-winning musical The Lion King  welcomes Bradley Gibson in the role of Simba beginning on July 2. Gibson replaces Jelani Remy, who exits the production in advance of a…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:24AM

Tony Winner Liliane Montevecchi, Known for Nine and Grand Hotel, Dies at 85 by Broadway.com

Tony winner Liliane Montevecchi died of colon cancer on June 29, according to The New York Times. The French-born stage and screen star was 85. Montevecchi made a splash on Broadway in Nine…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:24AM

Theatre professional apologises for alcohol-fuelled outburst during Taylor Mac show by Giverny Masso

A theatre professional has been accused of “trans-exclusionary white feminism” and “bullying” after she interrupted a performance. The incident took place during

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:22AM

Kerstin Anderson Will Play Eliza Doolittle in MY FAIR LADY On Sunday Matinees by BroadwayWorld

Lincoln Center Theater has announced that Kerstin Anderson will be begin playing Eliza Doolittle at all Sunday matinee performances of My Fair Lady, beginning Sunday, July 8 at the Vivian B…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:06AM

MEAN GIRLS Breaks Box Office Record For Third Consecutive Week by BroadwayWorld

The award-winning hit new Broadway musical Mean Girls has broken the August Wilson Theatre box office record for the third consecutive week, and fourth time overall. The musical grossed 1,59…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:06AM

Jelani Alladin, Corey Cott, Ben Fankhauser, and More Join BROADWAY SINGS: UNPLUGGED Series at The Green Room 42 by BroadwayWorld

This August, the acclaimed concert series Broadway Sings will begin a one-year residency at The Green Room 42 presenting the spin-off Broadway Sings Unplugged. The series will feature Broadw…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:06AM

ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Now On Sale Through September 2019 by BroadwayWorld

Broadway's Once On This Island announced today that a new block of tickets are now on sale for the Tony Award winning production through September 2, 2019 at Circle in the Square Theatre 235…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:06AM

Theater Review: “The Closet” — Lightweight Fare by Helen Epstein

The Closet is funny, brash, entertaining, and utterly forgettable.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 11:06AM
Monday, July 2, 2018 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Review: Love+ and Breakfast at Incoming Festival by Frey Kwa Hawking

Sex robots and unrequited love: Malaprop Theatre's Love+ and Wilson & Hart's Breakfast are two treats at Incoming Festival. The post Review: Love+ and Breakfast at Incoming Festival app…

SOURCE: exeuntmagazine.com at 10:58AM

Photos: Fountain Family brunch gives thanks to VIP donors for supporting ‘Arrival & Departure’ by Fountaintheatre

On a beautiful Sunday morning at the lovely Encino home of Fountain board member Carrie Chassin and husband Jochen Haber, members of the Fountain Family and supporters of Arrival & Depa…

SOURCE: intimateexcellent.wordpress.com at 10:58AM

Everything you need to know about Come From Away in London by Carly-Ann Clements

The Tony Award-winning musical, Come From Away, is winging its way to London's Phoenix Theatre in January 2019 - and we can't wait. Here's what to expect. The post Everything you need to kno…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 10:46AM

First Look at Kelli O’Hara and Ken Watanabe in London The King and I by Hannah Vine

Performances began in the West End June 21.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:46AM

Gillian Lynne: the trailblazer who made British musicals move by Michael Billington

The choreographer brought her classical training, dramatic eye and vitality to bear on hits such as Cats, Phantom of the Opera and Chitty Chitty Bang BangGillian Lynne, who has died aged 92,…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:36AM

Recipe for disaster: what's behind the rise of 50s-style domesticity? by Emine Saner

Fetishised nostalgia for a bygone era of cosy domesticity and bake-offs is dangerous, say the team behind new play Home, I’m DarlingJudy Martin is a proud, archetypal 1950s housewife. She …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:36AM

Kerstin Anderson to Play Eliza Doolittle at Select My Fair Lady Performances by Ruthie Fierberg

The actor will be the alternate for Tony nominee Lauren Ambrose in the Broadway revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:34AM

Review: Suitman Jungle at the Roundhouse by Ava Davies

Show me the knottiness: Marc Pell's gig-theatre show for nabokov doesn't embrace its audience enough. The post Review: Suitman Jungle at the Roundhouse appeared first on Exeunt Magazine.

SOURCE: exeuntmagazine.com at 10:24AM

Don Giovanni, Royal Opera House, London — strong singing, dramatic urgency

The cast breathes fresh life into Kasper Holten’s production of Mozart’s opera

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 10:23AM

Tony Award Winner Liliane Montevecchi Dies at 85 by Andrew Gans

Montevecchi is best known to Broadway audiences for her acclaimed appearances in two Maury Yeston-Tommy Tune collaborations: Nine and Grand Hotel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:22AM

Further casting announced for the revival of Stephen Sondheim’s Company

Further casting has been announced for the upcoming revival of George Furth and Stephen Sondheim’s acclaimed musical, Company, which is set to open at the Gielgud Theatre this September.

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 10:21AM

Already at Movie Theaters Near You: Ticket Subscriptions by Brooks Barnes

From MoviePass to Alamo Drafthouse, more companies are getting into the ticket subscription business. Here’s a survey of some of the most prominent.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:20AM

Performances Begin Thursday For TEVYE SERVED RAW by BroadwayWorld

Find out what happens to the beloved characters in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF after the musical ends. TEVYE SERVED RAW is an evening of Sholem Aleichem material, with adaptations of his Tevye stori…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:19AM

What it means to be fully human: Isadora Duncan: Landscapes of the Soul at Capital Fringe by Guest Writer

Word Dance Theater hasn’t done a Fringe since 2008 so I wanted to do it this year.  We always meet new people and pick up new audiences. Also, I like the “low tech” quality of the Fri…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 10:18AM

Hexagon 2018: Tweet Land of Liberty. A satirical look at the insanity of 2018 by Guest Writer

First, how we got here: In November 1955, a group of young Washingtonians and a former member of the then-all-male Princeton Triangle Club decided to put on a show devoted to “pure fun and…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 10:18AM

West End Theatres Will Dim Marquees for Gillian Lynne by Ryan McPhee

The famed choreographer of such shows as The Phantom of the Opera and Cats died July 1 at the age of 92.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:17AM

West End and Broadway Theatres Will Dim Marquees for Gillian Lynne by Ryan McPhee

The famed choreographer of such shows as The Phantom of the Opera and Cats died July 1 at the age of 92.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:17AM

Actor and musician Mo Sarrar: ‘The Jungle is changing ideas about migrants and refugees’ by Giverny Masso

Mo Sarrar spent three weeks living in the Calais migrant camp known as the Jungle. He tells Giverny Masso about performing the

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:12AM

Travesties review at Pitlochry Festival Theatre – ‘breakneck farce and historical drama’ by David Pollock

The addled – and fictional – recollections of an elderly man were the most appropriate ground upon which to found Tom Stoppard’s

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:11AM

Photo Coverage: Audra McDonald, Idina Menzel, Chita Rivera & More Sing to Protect Families on the Border at Concert for America! by Jessica Fallon Gordon

On Saturday night, Broadway united Great Hall at The Cooper Union for a new edition of CONCERT FOR AMERICA, starring Jorge Avila, Tina Fey, Mandy Gonzalez, Jeremy Jordan, Audra McDonald, Idi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:04AM

BWW Review: Jesse Tyler Ferguson As A Gay Man Facing His Own Privilege in Jordan Harrison's LOG CABIN by Michael Dale

'We're all fully interested in navigating this brave new world with them,' says an exasperated character in Jordan Harrison's comedy of social politics, Log Cabin, 'but it sometimes seems li…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:04AM

Exclusive Podcast: LITTLE KNOWN FACTS with Ilana Levine- THE BOYS IN THE BAND's Matt Bomer 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 10:04AM

Obituary: Gillian Lynne – ‘Cats and Phantom choreographer who staked a claim for the British musical on the world stage’ by Michael Quinn

In a long and varied career as one of the leading choreographer-directors of her generation, Gillian Lynne, who has died at the

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:03AM

‘A light & frothy interpretation’: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM – Wilton’s Music Hall by Shanine Salmon

This is an enjoyable production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream for those who know the play. A light and frothy interpretation heavy on the laughs, less so on the love.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00AM

How To Do Dramaturgical Work with College Artists around Race and Whiteness by [email protected] (jdstokely)

By Gaven Trinidad. Dramaturg Gaven D. Trinidad reflects on workshopping Snowflakes, or Rare White People by Justin Chinn as a part of UMass Amherst's New Play Lab in December 2017.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 10:00AM
Monday, July 2, 2018 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Broadway Gender Benders: Glenda Jackson as King Lear; Santino Fontana as Tootsie. The Week in NY Theater by Jonathan Mandell

  Summer’s here, it’s time for theatergoers to take stock of the 2018-2019 Broadway season line-up taking shape; to attend NYC summer theater festivals or to plan theatric…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 09:45AM

The Art Fund’s Museum of the Year award: ‘Everyone is a winner’

Art Fund director Stephen Deuchar is on a mission to re-energise Britain’s museums

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 09:37AM

Dame Gillian Lynne obituary by Jim Hiley

Choreographer and dancer who breathed new life into musical theatre with the hit shows Cats and The Phantom of the OperaSince the 1970s, British musical theatre has boasted a professionalism…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:32AM

‘Harry Potter’ Will Have West Coast Premiere + More Regional Theater News

You don’t have to be a Broadway baby to scratch your onstage acting itch. In fact, all around—and outside—the country, there are bustling theater communities producing work…

SOURCE: Backstage at 09:30AM

West End theatre lights will dim for iconic #Cats & @PhantomOpera choreographer @Gillian_Lynne. Read some of the online tributes here…

As the West End pays its highest tribute to director and choreographer Gillian Lynne who created such groundbreaking work for up to 60 stage productions, read the words of tribute from Andre…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 09:25AM

Listen: Renee Fleming on ‘A Capitol Fourth’ and the Legacy of ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ by Ted Johnson

WASHINGTON — Renee Fleming, currently starring in the Broadway revival of “Carousel,” will perform one of the classics from the show, “You’ll Never Walk Alone,&…

SOURCE: Variety at 09:17AM

Jellyfish review at Bush Theatre, London – ‘tender, compassionate, radical’ by Natasha Tripney

Kelly and Neil enjoy hot chips, walks on the beach and each other’s company. Kelly likes Iron Man, Neil thinks he’s the

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:15AM

REVIEW: Imperium Parts 1 and 2, Gielgud Theatre ✭✭✭✭ by Mark Ludmon

By Mark Ludmon Mark Ludmon reviews Imperium, the RSC adaptation by Mike Poulton of Robert Harris’s Cicero novels now playing at the Gielgud Theatre. This post REVIEW: Imperium Parts 1 …

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 09:14AM

A Caribbean Flair Hits This Year's Greater Hartford Festival Of Jazz by Alison Kuznitz

The Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz carries the spirit of the Caribbean islands to Bushnell Park July 20 to 22 — though the Capitol building will replace glistening, sandy shores as its …

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 09:10AM

And All That Spazz: ‘Teenage Dick’ by Matthew Wexler

A new play by Mike Lew reimagines the most famous disabled character of all time as a 16-year-old outsider in the deepest winter of his discontent: his junior year at Roseland High.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 09:06AM

The Monday Night Jazz Series' Avant-Garde Sounds Return To Bushnell Park by Alison Kuznitz

For 51 years, world-renowned saxophonists and trumpeters have made performance pit stops in Bushnell Park, conveniently situated along the route from New York City’s to Boston’s jazz sce…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 09:05AM

OCEAN'S EIGHT -- my review by Ken Levine

Here’s the REAL plot of caper movie, OCEAN'S EIGHT – a movie studio is trying to steal $100,000,000 from unsuspecting theatergoers.What a blatant cash grab. Award-winning actresses cas…

SOURCE: Ken Levine at 09:00AM

Vocal tips from Jersey Boys Dayle Hodge & Michael Watson by Olivia Mitchell

This week’s advice is brought to you by the two Frankie Vallis from the current UK tour of Jersey Boys: Michael Watson and Dayle Hodge...

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM
Monday, July 2, 2018 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Arinzé Kene's Misty to transfer to London’s West End

Following a well-received and critically acclaimed run at the Bush Theatre in Hammersmith and Fulham, Arinzé Kene's Misty is set to transfer to Trafalgar Studios this autumn for a 24-perfor…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 08:59AM

Broadway on TV: Idina Menzel, Josh Groban, & More for Week of July 2, 2018 by TV News Desk

From stage to screen, Broadway will be represented on TV for the week of July 2, 2018

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:54AM

Pride and Prejudice* (*Sort Of) review at Tron Theatre, Glasgow – ‘an irreverent riff on Austen’ by Lorna Irvine

Isobel McArthur’s adaptation of the classic Jane Austen match-making tale is a merry dance: it’s a shimmy; a krump, a twerk,with skirts

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:45AM

RSC’s Six-Hour Roman Epic “Imperium” Has Soaring Speeches, Bloodshed: 5-Star Review by Mark Beech

The lengthy “Imperium” at London’s Gielgud Theatre can be summed up in a few short sentences: It’s in two parts, with three one-act plays in each. It fully justifies its total r…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 08:43AM

West End theatres to dim lights in memory of Dame Gillian Lynne by Robin Johnson

Theatres across London’s West End will be dimming their lights at 7pm tonight (2 July) in memory of the British choreographer Dame Gillian Lynne. The post West End theatres to dim lights i…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 08:19AM

Dancing City review – dance double acts take ping-pong to the plaza by Sanjoy Roy

Greenwich and Docklands international festival, Canary WharfFrom Joe Garbett’s playful table-tennis mashup to Gandini Juggling’s deadpan duet, dance acts thrived in the open airOpen-air …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:18AM

Jason Manford review – confessions of a 'muddle-class' comic by Brian Logan

Hammersmith Apollo, LondonThe standup’s new show, ostensibly about class in Britain, is often amusing, very likable but stubbornly middle-of-the-roadThere is so much to say about class in …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:18AM

West End to dim lights in memory of Gillian Lynne by Georgia Snow

West End theatres will dim their lights in memory of the choreographer Gillian Lynne, who has died aged 92. Lynne, who choreographed

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:08AM

Irish rockers Ash reveal the first concert they attended by Ap, Ap, Ap

Northern Irish rockers Ash look back on the first concert they ever attended - leather jackets, hairspray, sweat and all. (July 2)        

SOURCE: USA Today at 08:07AM

BWW's On This Day - July 2, 2018

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

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:04AM

Preview: ‘Painted Ladies: Bosses of the Wild West’ at Capital Fringe by Guest Author

by Dara Gold Indulge in the vices of the Wild West and find out that these painted ladies are far more than meet the eye! Welcome to the tale of the unsung and unexpected lives of the women …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:01AM

‘You’ve not lived until you’ve seen Juliet swigging a pint at the altar’: SHIT-FACED SHAKESPEARE: ROMEO & JULIET – Leicester Square Thea by Debbie Gilpin

A Romeo and Juliet like no other, made all the more unpredictable with the inclusion of alcohol – you’ve not lived until you’ve seen Juliet swigging a pint at the altar!

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:00AM

NEWS: ENO makes debut in Wilton’s Music Hall new season which also features festive return of The Box of Delights by Press Releases

Wilton’s Music Hall today has announced its autumn season which will feature: ENO presenting Paul Bunyan as part of ENO Studio Live; the world premiere of Sketching by James Graham; and th…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:00AM
Monday, July 2, 2018 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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BROADWAY HEAT: Head Over Heels (The Sweet 16!) by JK

Last week, we started with all of the Head Over Heels cast members; you voted. Now we are down to your 1 favorites! You have until Wednesday to vote again - this time, it's the SWE…

SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:42AM

The Beatles’ White Album: Brutally Bifurcated by Trav S.D.

50 years ago, from May 30 to October 14, 1968, the Beatles were in the midst of recording the White Album. The album was released in November, but rather than wait until then, and having no …

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 07:36AM

Poll: Have recent tour collapses made you more careful about the contracts you sign? by The Stage

The recent collapse of the UK tour of Thoroughly Modern Millie is the latest in a string of touring productions that have

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:19AM

“Gangsta Granny” at Harold Pinter Theatre, London by Blouin Artinfo

“Gangsta Granny” will be on stage at Harold Pinter Theatre, London.David Walliams' most popular story Gangsta Granny is back in the West End for two weeks following its national tour. Th…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 07:01AM

‘Sweet, funny & with a powerful message’: KNOCK KNOCK – RADA Festival by Liz Dyer

Sweet, funny and with a powerful and very topical message for audiences of all ages, Knock Knock packs a surprising emotional punch.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM
Monday, July 2, 2018 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Gillian Lynne – a life remembered by Giverny Masso

Choreographer and director Gillian Lynne died aged 92 on July 1. This timeline looks at some of the important moments of her

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:51AM

Award-winning Musical Come From Away Comes To London’s Phoenix Theatre by Editorial Staff

By Editorial Staff The Tony Award-winning musical Come From Away will receive its West End premiere at the Phoenix Theatre from 30 January 2019. Come From Away the musical is the remarkable …

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 06:50AM

Bechdel Theatre: Fighting Inequality With Data by Francesca Peschier

Francesca Peschier interviews the duo behind Bechdel Theatre about industry inequality, representation, and sexy, sexy data. The post Bechdel Theatre: Fighting Inequality With Data appeared …

SOURCE: exeuntmagazine.com at 06:46AM

Cats choreographer Gillian Lynne dies aged 92 by Chris Wiegand

Tributes paid to the former dancer and choreographer whose West End hits included The Phantom of the OperaGillian Lynne, the leading British choreographer who created the slinky moves of Mac…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:33AM

Benedict Cumberbatch and The Jungle win at South Bank Sky Arts Awards by Georgia Snow

The Jungle came away victorious in the theatre category at this year’s South Bank Sky Arts Awards, at which Benedict Cumberbatch was

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:19AM

Shakespeare in the Squares Announces Full Casting for Touring “As You Like It” by Blouin Artinfo

Shakespeare in the Squares recently announced full casting for “As You Like It” touring to London’s squares and parks, this Summer. The tour begins in June 2018. Tatty Hennessy directs…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 06:04AM

On the Couch with Cameron Taylor by Arts Review

Who is Cameron Taylor? Cameron Taylor plays PISCA – a small duck discovering a brand new world. The character style is a cross between a Cirque du Soleil style clown and French cabaret…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 06:02AM

‘A play for both your brain & your pulse’: ONE FOR SORROW – Royal Court Theatre by Laura Kressly

One For Sorrow may run out of steam a bit in its second act, but One For Sorrow remains a play for both your brain and your pulse. Explosive.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:00AM
Monday, July 2, 2018 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Today on Broadway: Monday, July 2, 2018 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: The Theatre Community Mourns the Losses of Gillian Lynne and Liliane Montevecchi. Also, Jeremy Jordan Teases Broadway Return. “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday thro…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM

Brief 7/2: Get a Sneak Peek at SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top stories get a first look at Smokey Joe's Cafe, and more

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:42AM

Opinion: Broadway profits keep nonprofits alive by Jeremy Gerard

“There’s no profit like nonprofit!” was a cherished mantra of the late Shubert Organization chairman Gerald Schoenfeld. Long before his passing in 2008, Schoenfeld understood that the …

SOURCE: Broadway.News Subscription at 05:30AM

Gillian Lynee death: Andrew Lloyd Webber leads tributes as Cats choreographer dies aged 92 by Jack Shepherd, Jack Shepherd

They also worked together on The Phantom of the Opera and Aspects of Love

SOURCE: The Independent at 05:18AM

‘Constantly intense & gripping’: IMPERIUM – West End ★★★★★ by Emma Clarendon

Imperium is a powerful production of a story that is strikingly relatable to audiences watching it in 2018. A brilliant and lavish production – highly recommended.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:00AM

‘Reminding us of how much we stand to lose’: THE GREATEST WEALTH – The Old Vic by Ian Foster

Paying tribute to the NHS in its 70th year, the specially-commissioned monologues of The Greatest Wealth made for a great night at the Old Vic.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:00AM

WATCH: #StageFavesSongOfTheWeek - "One Singular Sensation" from A Chorus Line

That image of the cast high-kicking in a line has to be one of the most iconic in Musical Theatre, right? We couldn't have a Song Of The Week list without including this Marvin Hamlisch clas…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 05:00AM
Monday, July 2, 2018 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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Log Cabin **, Skintight ** by Barry Gordin

By: David Sheward July 2, 2018:  You can trace the rising trajectory of the gay community in America through recent revivals of landmark plays presented on New York Stages. From vicious se…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 04:32AM

Review: Don Giovanni, Royal Opera House by Siar Kanik

The comical tragedy of Don Giovanni at the Royal Opera House projects Mozart’s opera in an effortlessly modern manner but The post Review: Don Giovanni, Royal Opera House appeared first on…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 04:18AM

Review: The Penetration Play at Above the Stag Theatre by Amelia Cavinder

"A strap-on does not a magic wand make" - Amelia Cavinder reviews Above the Stag's maiden voyage into lesbian theatre. The post Review: The Penetration Play at Above the Stag Theatre appeare…

SOURCE: exeuntmagazine.com at 04:09AM
Monday, July 2, 2018 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Review: Taylor Mac – A 24-Decade History of Popular Music: The First Act at the Barbican by Duska Radosavljevic

'Theatre as a kind of utopia': Duška Radosavljević reviews Taylor Mac as part of LIFT 2018. The post Review: Taylor Mac – A 24-Decade History of Popular Music: The First Act at the Barbi…

SOURCE: exeuntmagazine.com at 03:29AM

Review: Henry V at the Ustinov Studio by Lilith Wozniak

Heartbeats or voice recordings: Lilith Wozniak reviews Bristol's Shakespeare at the Tobacco Factory at their new home in Bath. The post Review: Henry V at the Ustinov Studio appeared first o…

SOURCE: exeuntmagazine.com at 03:06AM

How Orchestras Can Use Influencer Marketing by Jonathan Eifert

I recently had a discussion with a large group of artist managers at a top New York management firm about influencer marketing. I posed the question: Have you seen classical presenters using…

SOURCE: artshacker.com at 03:00AM
Monday, July 2, 2018 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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The North Wall Announces The Alchymy Company Award by Blouin Artinfo

The North Wall recently announced a new award as part of the continuation and expansion of its annual celebration of emerging theatre, Alchymy Festival. The Alchymy Company Award offers a yo…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 02:18AM

Full Cast of “Shebeen” at Theatre Royal Stratford East, Announced by Blouin Artinfo

Written by Nottingham local Mufaro Makubika and directed by Matthew Xia, the play follows the journey of Jamaican immigrant couple George (Karl Collins) and Pearl (Martina Laird) and the for…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 02:08AM

Theatres must consider the Deaf community before using sign language by Alim Jayda

While the industry may be moving towards greater inclusion and diversity, recently a growing issue has emerged for the sign language community:

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM

Lyn Gardner: Theatre can be life-changing, no matter how short the play is by Lyn Gardner

Some theatre is like a haunting. It is a prickle down the spine, a sense that you are watching something uncanny, something

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM

Top 5 theatre shows to see this week (July 2-8) by Natasha Tripney

Queens of the Coal Age – Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester Bryony Shanahan directs Maxine Peake’s play about Anne Scargill and her protest against

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM
Monday, July 2, 2018 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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EVERYBODY’S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE: God Save the Queen by Peter Filichia

EVERYBODY’S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE, so I guess I should, too. The new musical at London’s Apollo Theatre could be said...Continue Reading The post EVERYBODY’S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE: God Sav…

SOURCE: broadwayselect.com at 01:51AM

Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend - 7/1-7/2/2018

Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from this weekend Monday, July 2, 2018 - Monday, July 2, 2018.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:48AM

“The Cher Show” at Neil Simon Theatre, New York by Blouin Artinfo

“The Cher Show” will be on stage at Neil Simon Theatre, New York.Superstars come and go. Cher is forever. Cher’s remarkably true story is brought to life in this new musical with a boo…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 01:34AM

Theatrefolk Featured Play – darklight by Lindsay Price by Lindsay Price

Welcome to our Featured Play Spotlight. Sadness. Hopelessness. Irritability. Anger. Hostility. Angst. Doubt. With teenage depression and anxiety rates on the rise, plays like darklight by Li…

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AM

Theo Rossi Reveals Dramatic Relationships on Marvel's Luke Cage by Young Hollywood

Theo Rossi Reveals Dramatic Relationships on Marvel's Luke CageActor Theo Rossi stops by the Young Hollywood Studio to give us all the scoop on what's going down with his character Shades in…

SOURCE: Young Hollywood at 01:00AM
Monday, July 2, 2018 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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“Iolanta/Bluebeard’s Castle” at the Metropolitan Opera House, New York by Blouin Artinfo

“Iolanta/Bluebeard’s Castle” will be on stage at The Metropolitan Opera House, New York.Mariusz Treliński’s haunting production of the pairing of Tchaikovsky's and Bartok's one-act …

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 12:10AM

IMPRESSIONS: 25th Anniversary Performance of Buglisi Dance Theatre at Ailey Citigroup Theater by The Dance Enthusiast

In IMPRESSIONS: 25th Anniversary Performance of Buglisi Dance Theatre at Ailey Citigroup Theater  "Swept into sumptuous, vivid environments the moment each work opens, we encounter landsca…

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 12:00AM

A Bronx Tale’s Bradley Gibson Joins Broadway Company of The Lion King July 2 by Andrew Gans

Gibson steps into the role of Simba at the Minskoff Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

From the Press: Gibney Names Eva Yaa Asantewaa Curatorial Director by The Dance Enthusiast

In From the Press: Gibney Names Eva Yaa Asantewaa Curatorial Director, "In this role, Yaa Asantewaa will lead all public performance, residency and discourse programs at Gibney."

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 12:00AM

IMPRESSIONS: Part II of New York City Ballet's The Robbins 100 Festival by The Dance Enthusiast

In IMPRESSIONS: Part II of New York City Ballet's The Robbins 100 Festival, "This joyful journey is too short — a complaint you do not often hear about a dance." 

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 12:00AM

Who Else Misses Old-Fashioned Theatre Tickets? - One veteran theatregoer pays tribute to a lost tradition

One veteran theatregoer pays tribute to a lost tradition---At least I didn't have to worry about forgetting the tickets. In my many decades of theatregoing, that had only happened once. But …

SOURCE: feedproxy.google.com at 12:00AM