Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Anil Gupta and Richard Pinto: 'We figured Molière would have toyed with it too' by Anil Gupta and Richard Pinto

The co-adaptors of the RSC's new 'Tartuffe' talk about translating a French classic to our times now Back in June 2017, in the days when English summertime was a lazy idyll ra…

SOURCE: theartsdesk.com at 10:42PM

Today on Broadway: Wednesday, September 19, 2018 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Broadway League Continues to Bungle Marin Mazzie Tribute, “Pal Joey” Revival Canceled, Two Broadway Theatres to Undergo Renovations “Today on Broadway” is a d…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 10:24PM

Be More Chill - A Delightful Experience by Judd Hollander

Reviewed by Judd HollanderBig Brother is no longer simply watching. He’s now taking an active role, in everything. So suggests the musical Be More Chill at The Pershing Square Si…

SOURCE: Stage Buzz at 10:04PM
Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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People You Should Know . . . Michael T. Williams by Zack Calhoon

(Photo by Francesca Montanile Lyons)Michael T. Williams is Co-Artistic Director of Antigravity Performance Project and a Brooklyn-based ensemble and physical performance artist. Hi…

SOURCE: Visible Soul at 09:54PM

People You Should Know . . . Francesca Montanile Lyons by Zack Calhoon

(Photo by Lydia Kincaid)Francesca Montanile Lyons is a Philly-based director, performer, and educator born and raised in Puerto Rico. She is Co-Artistic Director of Antigravity Performa…

SOURCE: Visible Soul at 09:54PM

Top 5 Shows of the Week by April Forrer

1. ‘The Laramie Project’ at Iron Crow Theatre. “…the eight-person ensemble cast effectively conveys the wrenching emotion and shock…” – Steve Charing. READ revie…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 09:50PM

Theatre Review: ‘The Pianist of Willesden Lane’ at Theater J by Kristen Waagner

What is there to hold onto in the darkest of times? Music, laughter, friendship, and stories sustain Lisa Jura as she leaves her family in Vienna, Austria to escape Nazi persecution. Her tru…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 09:18PM

Review: ‘Viva V.E.R.D.I. – The Promised End’ by the In Series by Leslie Weisman

Theater can be many things: challenging and then restoring; transcendent, and yet—fundamental. A platform for the cutting-edge and a welcoming home-fire for the familiar. Rarely does a sin…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:10PM

THE BOOK OF MORMON RETURNS FOR FOURTH ENGAGEMENT by Michael J. Roberts

Back by popular demand for a fourth engagement, THE BOOK OF MORMON returns to Chicago for a [...] The post THE BOOK OF MORMON RETURNS FOR FOURTH ENGAGEMENT appeared first on Showbiz Chicag…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 09:04PM

The Business of Show Biz: Swearing In Rehearsal

by Velina Brown Q.  I've experienced recently directors who swear a lot. And not just sh*t, or damn but the f-word, b-word, c-words and the like. It made me wonder?if the theatre is ou…

SOURCE: Theatre Bay Area at 09:01PM
Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Celebrating A More Inclusive Community at the TBA Awards

by Lauren Spencer Erin Merritt wants you to understand that the Theatre Bay Area awards are first and foremost about community. Now in her second year of helming the show, the long-time pro…

SOURCE: Theatre Bay Area at 08:58PM

Review: These Shining Lives (Three Crows Theatre) by Lauren Emily Whalen

With better direction and an improved script, Melanie Marnich's These Shining Lives could have been snappier and punchier in the beginning, slowly growing sadder and more poignant as injurie…

SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 08:54PM

People You Should Know . . . Brennan Lowery by Zack Calhoon

Brennan Lowery has performed in several production with Stuffed Olive including, In the Bleak Midwinter, Enemy and Soft Landing in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Brennan recently appear…

SOURCE: Visible Soul at 08:48PM

People You Should Know . . . Shannon Stowe by Zack Calhoon

Shannon Stowe received her MFA in Acting from the New School for Drama where she is also on faculty teaching Dance for Actors.  Favorite roles include Medea (Medea, New School for …

SOURCE: Visible Soul at 08:48PM

Jinxed Times Square Theater to Reopen as Retail Space by Marc Hershberg

After collecting dust for over three decades, the Times Square Theater is set to be reopened as a posh new retail space.

SOURCE: Forbes at 08:10PM
Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Isaac Powell, Wesley Taylor and their Frog Family by Told By Isaac Powell

“The first frog I got was back in 2013. It was the summer before my freshman year of college and his name was Ruben and he’s no longer with us.” I got him at a pet store in my hometown…

SOURCE: www.petsofbroadway.org at 07:54PM

Theater Review: “The Niceties” — The Gloves Are Off by Bill Marx

Eleanor Burgess' The Niceties is an articulate, if structurally crabbed, expression of #blacklivesmatter anger as well as a millennial rebel yell.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 07:48PM

The Times Square Theatre to Receive $100 Million Renovation by Alexa Criscitiello

It has been reported that the long-vacant Times Square theatre will receive a long overdue renovation in the near future.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:32PM

Delaware Theatre Company presents Bruce Graham’s world premiere ‘Sanctions’ by Gail Obenreder

Bruce Graham's world premiere 'Sanctions' at Delaware Theatre Company tackles college sports and campus sexual assault in a strong production. Gail Obenreder reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 07:25PM

VIDEO: The Stars of THE CHER SHOW Bring Cher to Vanity Fair by Stage Tube

Below, get a behind the scenes look as thethree leading ladies of The Cher Show on Broadway star in an editorial for Vanity Fair magazine Watch asStephanie J. Block,Teal Wicks, andMicaela Di…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:18PM

Quick tip: 'Mamma Mia' dances into the spotlight again by James Hebert

To paraphrase the title song: Here we go again. The never-say-die musical “Mamma Mia!,” whose movie sequel hit theaters over the summer, has landed at Escondido’s Welk, about three mon…

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 07:00PM
Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Jason Robert Brown by Broadway.com

Jason Robert Brown stops by Broadway.com HQ to chat about his residency at SubCulture and more with Paul Wontorek.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:54PM

VIDEO: First Look and Listen! West End COMPANY Reveals Set Design and Title Song! by Stage Tube

Marianne Elliott's highly anticipated new production of George Furth and Stephen Sondheim's COMPANYopens at the Gielgud Theatre from 26 September 2018. Check out time lapse video of their se…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:12PM

VIDEO: Carolee Carmello, Andrea Burns and More in Two River's PAMELA'S FIRST MUSICAL by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld has an inside look at Pamela's First Musical, a world premiere with a book by Wendy Wasserstein and Christopher Durang, music by Cy Coleman and lyrics by David Zippel, directed…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:12PM

Chaos Comes To The Bushnell With Comedy 'The Play That Goes Wrong' by Christopher Arnott

The Mischief Theatre has gone too far, but then that’s what they’re known for. In its native England, the comedy troupe has created three smash theater hits in a row. The first of these,…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00PM
Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Sarah Ruhl Named 2018-19 Ingram New Works Playwriting Fellow by American Theatre Editors

She will create a new work alongside a group of emerging playwrights at Nashville Repertory Theatre.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:55PM

Theresa Rebeck & Janet McTeer by Variety

The writer and star of “Bernhardt/Hamlet” on their timely play about a powerful woman

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Kristolyn Lloyd and Nikki Renee Daniels Join Aretha Franklin Tribute Concert by Adam Hetrick

The evening celebrating the Queen of Soul will take place October 7 at Feinstein’s/54 Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:22PM

Theater Mu Announces 2018-19 Season by American Theatre Editors

The season will feature world premieres by May Lee-Yang and Leah Nanako Winkler.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:21PM

Putin for laughs and a random shooting for tears in two topical shows by Nelson Pressley

The Putin piece is absurd, while a mass violence incident sends a playwright toward ancient Greek models.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 05:18PM

AMC Theatres to Launch ‘A Star Is Born’ Two Days Early at Dolby Cinemas by Dave McNary

AMC Theatres is launching “A Star Is Born” two days early for 7 p.m. shows on Oct. 2 at 115 of its Dolby Cinemas. AMC announced the promotion on Tuesday. The chain said ticket pr…

SOURCE: Variety at 05:16PM

Photo Coverage: CHICAGO's New Billy Flynn, Cuba Gooding Jr., Meets the Press! by Walter McBride

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Academy Award winner and Emmy nominee Cuba Gooding Jr. will step into the role of Billy Flynn, beginning Saturday, October 6, 2018 through Sunday, Novem…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:06PM

VIDEO: On This Day, September 18- Celebrating Playwright, Actor, and Activist, Anna Deavere Smith! by Alexa Criscitiello

On this day, we celebrate the birthday of playwright, activist, actor, and educator,Anna Deavere Smith.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:06PM

Take a Look at the National Tour of Finding Neverland by Marc J. Franklin

The new touring production is set to launch September 28 in Elmira, New York.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:05PM

Clive James: The River in the Sky by Arts Review

Clive James has been close to death for several years, and he has written about the experience in a series of deeply moving poems. In Sentenced to Life, he was clear-sighted as he faced the…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 05:00PM
Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Joe Penhall: 'Stephen Jeffreys soothed you through failure and cheered your success' by Joe Penhall

The work of his friend and fellow playwright, says Penhall, was warm, incisive, unassuming but clever – just like the man‘You’re not going to like me …” Thus began The Libertine, t…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:42PM

Odds & Ends: Mean Girls' Jennifer Simard to Play Return Solo Concert Engagement & More by Broadway.com

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed today. Mean Girls' Jennifer Simard to Play Return Solo Concert Engagement Tony nominee Jennifer Simard, the beloved star who…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:42PM

Movie Review: Nicole Holofcener Works From a Different Angle on Land of Steady Habits by David Edelstein

For more than two decades, Nicole Holofcener has made wonderfully level-headed comedies that center on the loop-de-loops of the middle- and upper-middle-class female psyche — the contradic…

SOURCE: Vulture at 04:38PM

LIZZIE by Lara Altunian

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Stars of Frozen, Mean Girls, Be More Chill, Waitress, and Wicked to Appear at Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction by Adam Hetrick

Artists taking part in the autograph table and photo booth will include Nicolette Robinson, Caissie Levy, Will Roland, Jessica Vosk, Laura Osnes, Chita Rivera, Tony Yazbeck, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:12PM

“Pelléas et Mélisande” at Opéra national du Rhin by Blouinartinfo

The Opera national du Rhin stages Claude Debussy’s “Pelleas et Melisande.” The opera will be on stage from October 19-27, 2018, at the Strasbourg Opera House and on November 9 and Nove…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 04:10PM

Exclusive: Kyle Vincent Terry and Tony Nominee John Douglas Thompson Will Star in Michael Greif-Directed Man in the Ring by Andrew Gans

Michael Cristofer’s new play will begin performances November 16 at Boston’s Huntington Theatre Company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:07PM

Gavin Creel to Take the Stage at SubCulture October 8th by BroadwayWorld

Following his Tony Award winning performance in Hello, Dolly, Gavin Creel takes to the New York concert stage to share an intimate evening of songs that explore his love for all things Broad…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:06PM

Backstage Bite with Katie Lynch: SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE's Alysha Umphress Toasts Some S'moresy Bars! by BroadwayWorld TV

In this episode, the soulful songstress herself, Alysha Umphress joins KatieGLynch in the kitchen Check out the recipe for Katie's S'moresy Joe's Cafe Bars below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:06PM

Photo Flash: THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Tour Cast Explores Pittsburgh by BroadwayWorld

The Cornley University Drama Societyis hitting the road with the Olivier amp Tony Award-winning production of Mischief Theatre's The Play That Goes Wrong, which has inexplicably become longe…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:06PM

Aziz Ansari Announces Pop-Up Show At College Street Music Hall by Christopher Arnott

Aziz Ansari was doing stand-up comedy long before he became a household name thanks to the sitcoms “Parks and Recreation” and his own “Master of None.” Like many comedians, Ansari us…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 04:05PM

Melissa Errico To Release New CD SONDHEIM SUBLIME by BroadwayWorld

Sondheim Sublime, a new album from Tony Award-nominated singer amp actress Melissa Errico will be released on November 2 by Ghostlight Records people can pre-order the album beginning today

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:03PM

Philly Fringe 2018: Juniper Productions presents ‘Cocktail Plays Round Two’ by Mark Cofta

Juniper Productions’ Cocktail Plays Round Two serves up a quick quartet of new plays by local playwrights with cocktails to match at Philadelphia Distillery. Mark Cofta reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 04:01PM
Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Gavin Creel to Play Solo Concert at NYC’s SubCulture by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony winner sings from the Broadway songbook October 8.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:53PM

Bruno Bouché’s “Spectres of Europe” at Opéra national du Rhin by Blouinartinfo

The Opera national du Rhin stages “Spectres of Europe” choreographed by Bruno Bouche. The dance show will be on stage from October 11-13, 2018, at Mulhouse – La Sinne; November 3 and N…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 03:51PM

Public Theater Announces Casting for New York Premiere Wild Goose Dreams by Andy Lefkowitz

Off-Broadway's Public Theater has set full casting for Wild Goose Dreams, a New York premiere play written by Hansol Jung, arriving at the Public this fall. Tony nominee Leigh Silve…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:36PM

Marilyn Strauss, Broadway Producer Who Brought Free Shakespeare to Kansas City, Passes Away by Adam Hetrick

She produced Pump Boys and Dinettes, Da, and Rockabye Hamlet on Broadway before founding the Heart of America Shakespeare Festival in 1993.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:30PM

I Hear You and Rejoice by Darryl Reilly

Exhibiting the dazzling wizardry of someone who trained at the École Jacques Lecoq in Paris, Murfi is breathtaking as he clowns, mimes and barrels all over the space while distinctively ren…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 03:29PM

American Choreographer Merce Cunningham’s Centenary at Opera National de Lyon, France by Blouinartinfo

As part of the 100th anniversary of American choreographer Merce Cunningham, Opera National de Lyon, France presents two of his major pieces — “Summerspace” and “Exchange.” The dan…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 03:27PM

Broadway League Reverses Decision on Dimming of Lights to Honor Marin Mazzie

Following an outcry from all ends of the theatre and cabaret communities, the Broadway League has reversed its decision to dim the lights at only six theatres in honor of Marin Mazzie. Th…

SOURCE: NiteLifeExchange at 03:27PM

Ariana Grande Revealed as Face of Reebok’s New Campaign by Tim Chan

A new album, a new engagement and now a new fashion campaign – Ariana Grande is keeping busy this summer. Just weeks after releasing her fourth studio album, “Sweetener,” the “Go…

SOURCE: Variety at 03:21PM

Robert Cuccioli, Rita Harvey, and Lauren Cohn to Lead Cast of New York Regional Premiere of Fun Home by Olivia Clement

The White Plains Performing Arts Center production finds its cast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:19PM

Ranking 10 Best Versions of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Tell Me On a Sunday” from Song & Dance

Let's look at some epic performances of this heartbreaking ALW torch song.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 03:19PM

Tour de Theatres Bike Ride Combines Physical Exercise with Love of Theater by Nicole Hertvik

Midway through the 2018 Helen Hayes Awards ceremony, a bike whizzed onstage, jolting the audience to attention. On the bike was Theatre J Artistic Director Adam Immerwahr, clad in bike short…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 03:13PM

Review Roundup: Matt Doyle and Katie Rose Clarke Lead THE HEART OF ROCK & ROLL in San Diego by BroadwayWorld

The Old Globe's 2018-2019 Season kicks off with the world premiere of The Heart of Rock amp Roll, inspired by the music ofHuey Lewisand the News, featuring a book by Jonathan Abrams and stor…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:12PM

Peter Kim and Michelle Krusiec to Lead Cast of Public Theater’s Wild Goose Dreams by Olivia Clement

See who's starring in the Off-Broadway premiere of Hansol Jung's play, directed by Leigh Silverman.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:06PM

Stars of MEAN GIRLS, DEAR EVAN HANSEN, ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, and More Among Lineup for Broadway Flea Autograph Table & Photo Booth by BroadwayWorld

More than 80 legendary, emerging and beloved Broadway and Off-Broadway stars are ready to take photos, sign autographs and meet their biggest fans on Sunday, September 30, at the 32nd Annual…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:04PM

New York Pops Will Perform From Dear Evan Hansen, Ragtime, and West Side Story at Upcoming Carnegie Hall Concert by Adam Hetrick

Song and Dance: The Best of Broadway will take place November 16 in the Stern Auditorium.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:02PM
Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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SARAH SIDDONS SOCIETY HONORS BETTY BUCKLEY AT ANNUAL AWARDS GALA by Michael J. Roberts

Betty Buckley, star of stage, screen and television will accept the “Actor of the Year” [...] The post SARAH SIDDONS SOCIETY HONORS BETTY BUCKLEY AT ANNUAL AWARDS GALA appeared first on …

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 02:54PM

ART FOR LIFE CHICAGO RETURNS OCT 18 AT VENUE WEST by Michael J. Roberts

Looking to start or augment an art collection? Join celebrated Chicago artists, designers, philanthropists, and [...] The post ART FOR LIFE CHICAGO RETURNS OCT 18 AT VENUE WEST appeared firs…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 02:54PM

Cast announced for Terrence McNally’s IT’S ONLY A PLAY at Pride Arts Center by Michael J. Roberts

The second production of Pride Films and Plays’s 2018-19 season will be IT’S ONLY A [...] The post Cast announced for Terrence McNally’s IT’S ONLY A PLAY at Pride Arts Center appeare…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 02:54PM

Feature: Finding LBGTQ+ voices outside of London by Jamie Body

Following on from Camden People’s Theatre’s brilliant Come As You Are festival last year, the event is set to replicate its success with a UK tour this Autumn and will once again be …

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 02:54PM

An Experimental Troupe Can Unpack Its Bags by Jose SolÍs

Theater Mitu inaugurates a new home in Gowanus, Brooklyn, with a multimedia piece called “Remnant.”

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 02:48PM

Philly Fringe 2018: On the Rocks presents Haygen-Brice Walker’s ‘Wolfcrush (a queer werewolf play)’ by Cameron Kelsall

‘Wolfcrush (a queer werewolf play)’ continues On the Rocks' boundary-pushing tradition with a new take on the teen wolf. Cameron Kelsall reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 02:46PM

Catchphrase comedy is dead. Am I bovvered? by Brian Logan

The former head of BBC comedy claims catchphrases are out of fashion. But as Corporal Jones might say, ‘Don’t panic!’ There’s life in sloganeering yet Catchphrase comedy is a dying a…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:32PM

Steel review – sharp-witted political drama from Chris Bush by Catherine Love

Crucible, SheffieldBush tackles sexism and racial prejudice in a cross-generational commentary on contemporary politicsIn Chris Bush’s new play, steel is a multi-faceted metaphor. It’s r…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:32PM

The Emperor: The Curious Decline and Fall of Haile Selassie by Michael Sommers

★★★ Kathryn Hunter conjures up the hothouse atmosphere of a vanished kingdom The post The Emperor: The Curious Decline and Fall of Haile Selassie appeared first on New York Stage Revie…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 02:26PM

Visual Arts Commentary: Three Temporary Public Art Pieces — A Dialogue with Art and Ourselves by Arts Fuse Editor

Three bold new public art installations underscore the possibilities of visual and conceptual experiences in 21st century Boston.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 02:18PM

Review: ‘Sex With Strangers’ at Fells Point Corner Theatre by Gina Jun

The summer heat lingers well into fall with Fells Point Corner Theatre’s season-opening production of Sex with Strangers, a provocative two-hander romantic comedy/drama by Laura Eason (wri…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:16PM

Read Reviews of The Heart of Rock & Roll at the Old Globe Theatre by Cleo Aukland

See what critics think of the musical based on the songs of Huey Lewis and the News, starring Matt Doyle.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:16PM

Watch Jonathan Payne’s Anatomy of a Scene for The Revolving Cycles Truly and Steadily Roll'd by Olivia Clement

The playwright offers insights and commentary on a scene from his newest work, now premiering Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:13PM

TheaterWorks To Stage Shows At Wadsworth During Pearl Street Renovations by Christopher Arnott

TheaterWorks will stage at least two of the shows in its 2018-19 season in the Wadsworth Atheneum’s theater space while its usual Pearl Street space is undergoing extensive renovations in …

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 02:10PM
Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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VIDEO: Hear Gavin Lee's Never Ending Applause at Final Performance of SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS by BroadwayWorld

He's not a loser, he proved that nightly with his epic song and dance number. Wesley Taylor shared a video on Twitter saying 'Every night i had to wait for Gavin Lee's applause to die before…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:54PM

Design-Focused 'in 1: the podcast' Welcomes Shakespeare in the Park Sound Designer Jessica Paz by In 1: The Podcast

This week's brand new episode is with Sound Designer Jessica Paz Jessica shares with us wild tales from her summers at the Delecorte Theatre with stories and insights from her recent designs…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:54PM

Photo Coverage: Barrie's Back! Meet the Company of the FINDING NEVERLAND National Tour by Jennifer Broski

Finding Neverland, the enchanting Broadway musical is set to soar on tour this fall, under the visionary direction of Tony Award-winner Diane Paulus.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:54PM

Tony Nominee Jennifer Simard Will Perform Encore Engagements of Stigma at Green Room 42 by Adam Hetrick

The Hello, Dolly! and Mean Girls star takes the stage in the revealing rock-and-roll cabaret act.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:52PM

Heinz Awards honor six individuals who are challenging global issues by Joyce Gannon / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The Heinz Family Foundation gives the awards to honor the memory of U.S. Sen. H. John Heinz III. The winners receive a total $1.5 million.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 01:50PM

NEWS: David Thaxton, Savannah Stevenson & Charles Rice are cast in LMTO’s Camelot at the London Palladium by Press Releases

Olivier Award-winner David Thaxton will play Arthur in London Musical Theatre Orchestra’s forthcoming concert version of Camelot at the London Palladium on Saturday 6 October 2018 alongsid…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:43PM

All Night Long by Lara Altunian

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Native Gardens by Lara Altunian

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Review: The Pianist of Willesden Lane, a mother’s story told by her daughter through words and music by Jon Jon Johnson

Mona Golabek has adapted The Pianist of Willesden Lane from her book The Children of Willesden Lane, written with Lee Cohen and performs it alone on stage. Golabek’s presence as she recal…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 01:33PM

Philly Fringe 2018: Radiant Bloom Productions presents Irene Molloy’s ‘The F Word’ (second review) by Melissa Strong

Irene Molloy's musical revue 'The F Word' takes an inspiring tour through U.S. feminist history right up to our present moment. Melissa Strong reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 01:32PM

Monster Mash Up: A Review of Frankenstein at Lifeline Theatre by Emma Couling

In recasting the story's lead, Lifeline's world premiere adaptation of Mary Shelley's novel seeks a feminist slant but misses the gender privilege at the core of the original.

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 01:30PM

Watch Jeff Sullivan, Ruby Gibbs & the Cast of the Finding Neverland Tour Make Believe in Rehearsal by Broadway.com

Tell me, what do you see? Watch Jeff Sullivan, Ruby Gibbs and Conor McGiffin in rehearsal for the Finding Neverland tour.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:24PM

One Woman Sex and the City Begins Off-Broadway September 22 by Ruthie Fierberg

The solo show parody takes audiences through six seasons of the beloved HBO show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:22PM

Time Stands Still by Lara Altunian

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SOURCE: stageraw.com at 01:21PM

Broadway Stars to Perform Free Concerts at 92nd Y Street Fest September 30 by Cleo Aukland

Catch stars from shows including The Band's Visit and Anastasia at the annual street fair.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:12PM

beep boop

beep boop Off Off Broadway, Crowded Outlet at HERE Arts Center Reviewed by Ran Xia BOTTOM LINE: This multimedia-saturated, fast-paced clowning show is a hilarious yet ultimately poignant e…

SOURCE: Theatre is Easy at 01:12PM

Jason Danieley Pens Touching Tribute to Marin Mazzie: 'She Got Out of Life All That She Could' by BroadwayWorld

Mazzie's husband, fellow Broadway veteranJason Danieley,has just penned an emotional tribute to his wife of almost 21 years.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:04PM

The tiredness of readiness: Waiting for the green light by Chris Grady

I’m really tired this week, and it has taken a while for me to realise (or maybe remember) this particular freelance syndrome which I get when a certain mix of situations arise. Anyone get…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PM
Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Magic Time!: ‘If I Forget’ at Studio Theatre by John Stoltenberg

To paraphrase the famous Passover Seder line, “Why is this domestic drama different from all other domestic dramas?” Or, to put the impudent question another way, “What mak…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:59PM

Jamie Du Mont, Leslie Kritzer, Rob Russo, and Jennifer Simard to Launch Podcast Tomorrow by BroadwayWorld

Theater stalwart Jamie Du Mont, Lucille Lortel Award winner Leslie Kritzer, writer and theater critic Rob Russo, and Tony Award nominee JenniferSimard announced today that their brand-new Br…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:48PM

UPDATE: Broadway Theatres Will Dim Lights For Marin Mazzie Tomorrow, September 19 by BroadwayWorld

UPDATE The Broadway League has just announced that the dimming will now take place on Wednesday, September 19 at 645pm, to 'support and accommodate her family who are unable to attend on Fri…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:48PM

Ingrid Michaelson Announces Tour for Christmas Album, Which Features Duets with Leslie Odom Jr. and Will Chase by TV News Desk

Pop singer songwriter Ingrid Michaelson today released Looks Like a Cold, Cold Winter, the debut single from her upcoming album, Ingrid Michaelson's Songs for the Season, out October 26 on h…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:48PM

Kenny Leon to Helm Colman Domingo’s Dot at Brooklyn’s Billie Holiday Theatre by Olivia Clement

Denise Burse will star in the True Colors production this fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:44PM

See Your Theatre Favorites at the 2018 Emmy Awards by Hannah Vine

The 70th annual Primetime Emmy Awards took place September 17 in Los Angeles.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:38PM

Obituary: Stephen Jeffreys – ‘playwright who found success with The Libertine’ by Michael Quinn

If Stephen Jeffreys’ relationship with the West End was never quite what he deserved, fringe companies and regional venues were quick to

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:38PM

Lois Smith, Constant Learner by American Theatre Editors

The veteran actor, who's picking up ASL for Craig Lucas's new play, recalls working with Horton Foote and laments compressed rehearsal time.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:29PM

Review: If I Forget asks big questions about forgetting and forgiving by Ben Demers

How do we honor our past without closing doors to the future? What do we owe our parents and grandparents, when weighed against the prospects of our children and their children?  These wren…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 12:24PM

Read Reviews for The Prisoner at the National Theatre by Cleo Aukland

See what critics think of the new play directed by theatre veterans Peter Brook and Marie-Hélène Estienne.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

Billy Crystal Recruits Kevin Kline & More for Live Reading of His New Play by Andy Lefkowitz

Tony-winning stage-and-screen icon Billy Crystal has lined up a talent-packed slate of stars to lead a two-night reading of Have a Nice Day, a new comedic play written by Crystal and Quinton…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:18PM

Broadway.com Fall Preview: Christiani Pitts Finds the Beauty in the Beast of Broadway's King Kong by Broadway.com

Christiani Pitts discusses feeling empowered as King Kong's Ann Darrow, redefining classic Hollywood beauty and more.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:18PM

Christiani Pitts Is Not Your Grandma's Damsel in Distress in Broadway's King Kong by Broadway.com

The fall theater scene is kicking into high gear with an exciting crop of plays, revivals and new musicals hitting the stage. The Broadway.com 2018 Fall Preview highlights the stars and show…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:18PM

Agnes de Mille: Doyenne of Dance, Scintillating Scion by Trav S.D.

If you keep at it, you will find your niche. That is the lesson of the life of choreographer Agnes de Mille (1905-1993), whose birthday it is today. She was born into a theatrical (later, ci…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 12:18PM

Broadway’s Anika Noni Rose to Star in Upcoming Film Body Cam by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony winner will play opposite Mary J. Blige.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:16PM

Joe Iconis and George Salazar Will Bring Two Player Game to Feinstein’s at the Nikko by Adam Hetrick

The writer and star of the Broadway-bound musical Be More Chill will play San Francisco in October.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:09PM

The Broadway Backstory to That Epic Emmys Proposal by Ruthie Fierberg

Jan Svendsen, who became engaged to Emmy winner Glenn Weiss during the September 17 broadcast, has close ties to Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:08PM

‘An epic, engaging story of one family’: AN ADVENTURE – Bush Theatre by Laura Kressly

Vinay Patel’s marvellous history play documenting a couple formed only partly through their own volition traverses decades, continents and the collapse of an empire.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PM
Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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BWW TV Exclusive: Broadway Sessions is Head Over Heels for Peppermint, Alexandra Socha, Jeremy Kushnier & More! by Ben Cameron

The cast of Head Over Heels sang Broadway Sessions into it's 11th year recently for the long running shows season premiere. RuPauls' Drag Race standout Peppermint Pythio in Head Over Heelsco…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:48AM

BWW Interview: Tim Federle Talks New Novel NATE EXPECTATIONS by David Clarke

Former Broadway dancer turned award-winning writer, Tim Federle is bringing his fabulously funny and wonderfully entertaining Nate series to an end with NATE EXPECTATIONS. This third and fin…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:48AM

VIDEO: Matt Bomer is Featured in New WILL & GRACE Season Two Promo by Stage Tube

Alec Baldwin, Matt Bomer, Jon Cryer, Chelsea Handler, David Schwimmer and more are coming to Will amp Grace for Season 2 Don't miss the premiere, Thursday, October 4 at 98c, and catch up on …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:48AM

VIDEO: NBC Shares the First Teaser for HAIR LIVE! by Stage Tube

During the Emmy Awards, NBC shared the first teaser for 'Hair Live' Watch the video below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:48AM

Audra McDonald, Kelli O’Hara, and Jeremy Jordan to Join Seth Rudetsky at Town Hall by Adam Hetrick

The Broadway @ Town Hall series will launch November 12, featuring six-time Tony winner Audra McDonald.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:48AM

Then and Now: Harvey Fierstein Poses with the TORCH SONG Marquee at the Hayes Theater by BroadwayWorld

Rehearsals commence today for the new Broadway production of Harvey Fierstein's Torch Song, which will play Broadway's Hayes Theater 240 West 44th Street, the same Broadway stage where the T…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:43AM

Review: Foxfinder, Ambassadors Theatre by Saskia Coomber

Set in a post-war British dystopia, the West-End transfer of Dawn King’s Foxfinder follows the events that come to pass when the government sends a ‘Fox Finder’ named William Bloor (Ga…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 11:42AM

Divine casting for new pop musical Mythic at Charing Cross Theatre by Mark Ludmon

By Mark Ludmon Final casting has been announced for the world premiere of Mythic, a pop musical based on the classical Greek story of Persephone, at London’s Charing Cross Theatre. This po…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 11:39AM

Raul Esparza Will Star in Classic Stage Company's THE RESISTIBLE RISE OF ARTURO UI by BroadwayWorld

Classic Stage Company will begin its 2018-2019 season with an unsettlingly timeless work Bertolt Brecht's allegorical depiction of the rise of fascism, The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui. Toda…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:37AM

Check Out Tony Winner Bill Irwin in the Trailer for The Unsilent Picture by Olivia Clement

The immersive theatre and film experience will take over Sleepy Hollow's Philipsburg Manor this Halloween.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:37AM

Megastructures made easy: Renzo Piano at the Royal Academy

A seductive survey of the architect’s oeuvre asks more questions than it answers

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 11:30AM

Julianne Moore Talks Working With Tony Nominee Ken Watanabe on Bel Canto by Ruthie Fierberg

In the new movie, the actor plays an opera singer voiced by Tony nominee Renée Fleming.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:28AM

Steve McQueen to exhibit photos of 100,000 children at Tate

Oscar-winning film director to create ‘collective portrait of London’s future’

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 11:28AM

Brandon Uranowitz Joins The Band’s Visit by Mark A. Robinson

Brandon Uranowitz, the two-time Tony-nominated performer for his work as the wiry psychiatrist Mendel in the Broadway revival of Falsettos and as pianist Adam Hochberg in An American in Pari…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 11:27AM

Two River Theater presents Wendy Wasserstein and Christopher Durang’s ‘Pamela’s First Musical’ by Cameron Kelsall

‘Pamela’s First Musical,’ a long-gestating collaboration between the late Wendy Wasserstein and Cy Coleman, should have stayed in mothballs. Cameron Kelsall reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 11:27AM

Mean Girls Adds Sunday Evening Performance to Its Broadway Schedule by Mark Peikert

The hit musical will no longer perform a Wednesday matinee.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:25AM

Review: The Wedding Singer at NextStop Theatre by Missy Frederick

Eye rolling and harrumphing over Broadway musical writers being out of ideas feels pretty banal at this stage in the game. It’s no secret that creators of musical theater are relying more …

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 11:18AM

WATCH: Puppets in action in new trailer for ‘epic & mystical’ Arabian Nights by Featured Content

We're counting down to the official opening (on 19 September 2018) of Iris Theatre's brand-new adaptation of Arabian Nights at Victorian London landmark Hoxton Hall. We already feel swept aw…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:14AM

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time Will Return to London's West End by Andy Lefkowitz

London's National Theatre has announced a West End return of the award-winning play The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. The hit theatrical work adapted by Simon Steph…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:12AM

Raul Esparza Sets New York Stage Return in Bertolt Brecht's The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui by Andy Lefkowitz

Raúl Esparza is headed back to the New York stage. The four-time Tony-nominated actor will take on the title role in Classic Stage Company's previously announced production of Ber…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:12AM

Willard Mack: Mogul of Melodrama by Trav S.D.

Willard Mack (Charles Willard McLaughlin, 1873-1934) was a writer, actor, director, and producer of stage, screen and vaudeville in the great age of melodrama. Mack was technically Canadian …

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 11:12AM

Raúl Esparza to Star in Classic Stage Company's The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui by Olivia Clement

The Tony nominee and Law and Order: SVU star will play the title role in Bertolt Brecht’s political satire, directed by John Doyle.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:08AM

Everything we know about the West End transfer of Waitress The Musical

Those who love theatre were met with some mouthwatering news last month when it was announced that Broadway’s Waitress would be serving up a sweet slice of heaven in London’s West End th…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 11:08AM

Joey McIntyre, Lesli Margherita, More Set for Reading of Radio Galaxy by Andrew Gans

Mark Waldrop will direct the readings at the Westside Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:05AM

Q&A: Kyle Soller on The Inheritance by Robin Johnson

We spoke to Kyle Soller, a star of the ensemble of Matthew Lopez's The Inheritance, about the vital nature of the piece and its West End transfer. The post Q&A: Kyle Soller on The Inher…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 11:02AM

World premiere of 'Brick City' struggles to bring fresh take to familiar tale in Union: review by Patrick Maley | For Nj Advance Media

Nicole Pandolfo's "Brick City," now receiving its world premiere at Union's Premiere Stages, tells its story in a manner we know well enough by now, but struggles to make a compell…

SOURCE: NJ.com at 11:01AM

Melissa Errico to Release Stephen Sondheim Album by Adam Hetrick

Sondheim Sublime, featuring “The Miller’s Son,” “With So Little to Be Sure Of,” “Marry Me a Little,” and more, will be released November 2.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:00AM

Broadway Grosses w/e 9/16/2018: Three Shows Take Their Bows

The following are the Broadway grosses for the week ending September 16, 2018. The Broadway grosses are courtesy of The Broadway League Read more here:

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00AM

‘One of the best plays I’ve seen this year’: THE LOVELY BONES – Touring by Not Exactly Billington

The Lovely Bones is one of the best plays I’ve seen this year. In fact, Melly Still’s vital production is the best page to stage adaptation I’ve seen since Curious Incident.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM
Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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#TheatreToo: Let’s Stand United, Not Divided by American Theatre Editors

A complaint about cover art, props for our content, and a clarification about living legend Joy Carlin.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:58AM

5 Signatures of an A.R. Gurney Play by Ruthie Fierberg

As the playwright's Final Follies continues at Off-Broadway’s Primary Stages, Playbill identifies five recurring themes from Gurney's prodigious output.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:55AM

Will & Grace Releases New Promo Featuring Matt Bomer by Mark Peikert

The rebooted NBC sitcom returns October 4 with several high-profile guest stars.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:46AM

Keegan-Michael Key, Darrell Hammond, Dick Cavett Join Billy Crystal’s Two-Night ‘Have A Nice Day’ Reading Off Broadway by Greg Evans

Audible’s two-night live reading of Billy Crystal’s new play Have a Nice Day has rounded out its Off Broadway cast, with Keegan-Michael Key, Darrell Hammond and Dick Cavett amon…

SOURCE: Deadline at 10:45AM

BWW LIVE Will Chat with Linda Eder Today- Watch LIVE at 5:30pm! by BroadwayWorld

On Tuesday, September 18, 530pm EST BroadwayWorld's Steve Schonberg is getting up close and personal with recording superstar and Broadway alum, Linda Eder Don't forget to tune in to our off…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:42AM

Review: A Haunted Existence, The Island, Bristol by Phoebe Graham

A Haunted Experience fits into an abandoned police station turned multi-purpose arts centre (The Island). I freely enter an installation which presents research into local and national narra…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 10:36AM

Everything you need to know about The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

Producers have just announced today that The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time will be returning to the West End for a limited run at the Piccadilly Theatre in autumn 2018. The s…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 10:34AM

“Dȇmos Krátos Theátro” Inspires Laughs & Voting, at PianoFight, S.F. by Jennifer Charron

Maryssa Wanlass Activates Citizen Engagement by Jennifer Ann Charron Utopia Theatre Project kicks off their second season with “Dȇmos Krátos Theátro: Plays by and for the People” rich…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 10:19AM

Cast Complete for Les Misérables Tour, Launching in November by Andrew Gans

Killian Donnelly will be Jean Valjean in the U.K. and Ireland tour.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:17AM

First Look at Samson et Dalila at the Metropolitan Opera by Hannah Vine

The production, helmed by Darko Tresnjak, will kick off September 24.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:15AM

Listen to Patti LuPone and Cast of London Company Sing Title Song by Andrew Gans

Marianne Elliott’s gender-swapped production, which also stars Rosalie Craig, begins performances September 26.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:13AM

Don’t Miss: DRAGS Benefit for Ali Forney Center by Matthew Wexler

NYC's best drag performers come out for a one-night-only benefit for the Ali Forney Center.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:06AM

The Age of Innocence: Edith Wharton’s Novel Graces the Stage by David Finkle

★★★★ Douglas McGrath brings the tale of how doing the right society thing is doing the wrong thing The post The Age of Innocence: Edith Wharton’s Novel Graces the Stage appeare…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 10:00AM

Writer and actor Ambreen Razia: ‘I wanted to put a female gang member at the forefront of my new play’ by Giverny Masso

After receiving acclaim for her debut play The Diary of a Hounslow Girl in 2016, Ambreen Razia has been commissioned to write

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:00AM

Ngozi Anyanwu on Why She Wrote Good Grief, and What to Expect From the Off-Broadway Premiere by Olivia Clement

The cast and creative team chat to Playbill about the upcoming production at The Vineyard.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM

‘This show needs to be seen & experienced’: MISTY – Trafalgar Studios ★★★★★ by Olivia Mitchell

Misty is an outstanding, relevant, vibrant and moving piece of theatre written and performed by a theatrical genius. Arinzé Kene’s use of spoken word, movement, rhythm and singing is mast…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00AM
Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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GRACE NOTES: Tuesday, September 18, 2018 by Susan Grace

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SOURCE: Grace Notes Subscription at 09:44AM

7 Women of Theatre History You Should Know: Part Five by Victoria Myers

We showcase seven more women who shaped the theatre landscape as we know it today. Some overcame gender or race discrimination but persevered at a time when the field was not welcoming. Som…

SOURCE: The Interval at 09:42AM

7 Women of Theatre History You Should Know: Part Five by Victoria Myers

We showcase seven more women who shaped the theatre landscape as we know it today. Some overcame gender or race discrimination but persevered at a time when the field was not welcoming. Som…

SOURCE: The Interval at 09:42AM

The Birth of a Climate Commons by [email protected] (jdstokely)

By Lanxing Fu. Lani Fu introduces the Climate Commons for Theatre and Performance, an initiative that emerged from the Theatre in the Age of Climate Change convening in June 2018.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 09:42AM

Countdown to AN AMERICAN IN PARIS in Theatres: Day Six- S'Wonderful at Bryant Park! by BroadwayWorld

As we await the musical's big screen release, we're counting down by flashing back through its journey so far. Today, watch as the show takes over Bryant Park in2016

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:36AM

Review: Stars in the Night at curtainup.com/ by Jacob Horn

Immersive theater meets a ghost tour in the streets of DUMBO.

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 09:30AM

Review: The Emperor at curtainup.com/ by Charles Wright

a theatrical reflection on how the fantasies of present day autocratic leaders rely on their so-called "base" to maintain their hold on power. . .

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 09:30AM

At Sardi’s, a drink and a business opportunity by Caitlin Huston

On an average Tuesday at Sardi’s, playwrights, producers and theater owners are sprinkled across the expansive dining room enveloped in deep red. They lunch on salads paired with wine, but…

SOURCE: Broadway.News Subscription at 09:16AM

NEWS: Cast is announced for London run of Magic Mike Live as more tickets are released by Press Releases

The cast for Magic Mike Live in London has been announced ahead of rehearsals, which begin in October. Conceived and co-directed by Channing Tatum, Magic Mike Live is a large-scale, live pro…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:08AM

Brandon Uranowitz to Join The Band's Visit on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Brandon Uranowitz is returning to Broadway. The multi-talented two-time Tony nominee will step into the role of Itzik in the 2018 Tony-winning musical The Band's Visit on October 9, repl…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:06AM

NEWS: Michael Greco & James Phelps sign up for WWI play The Greater Game, Full cast announced by Featured Content

Michael Greco captains a new cast that also includes Harry Potter star James Phelps as First World War stage play The Greater Game returns for a fresh London season as part of Football Remem…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:06AM

Comedian Hannah Gadsby steals the show at the Emmys – video

'Nobody knows what jokes are these days, especially men. That's why I'm presenting alone,' Hannah Gadsby joked during her brief but much talked about appearance at the 2018 Emmy awards. The …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:04AM

Review: The Huey Lewis and the News jukebox musical 'The Heart of Rock & Roll' is more square than hip by Charles McNulty

"The Heart of Rock & Roll," a new jukebox musical inspired by the songs of Huey Lewis and the News, receives its world premiere at San Diego's Old Globe.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 09:00AM

Review: The Huey Lewis and the News jukebox musical 'The Heart of Rock & Roll' is more square than hip by Charles McNulty

Even when Huey Lewis was new, he was retro. More old way than new wave, his band, Huey Lewis & the News, is as much a part of the 1980s as the movie “Back to the Future” (which memorably…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 09:00AM
Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night Time Returns To The West End by Mark Ludmon

By Mark Ludmon The National Theatre’s hit show The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is returning to London’s West End for a limited run. This post Curious Incident Of The Do…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 08:58AM

BWW's On This Day - September 18, 2018

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on September 18 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:32AM

THE BAND'S VISIT Welcomes Brandon Uranowitz to Nowhere Replacing John Cariani by BroadwayWorld

Two-time Tony Award nominee Brandon Uranowitz will join the cast ofTHE BAND'S VISITas Itzik. Uranowitz will begin performances in The Band's Visit on Tuesday, October 9, 2018.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:32AM

Learning flamenco with Strictly Ballroom by Robin Johnson

Learning flamenco dancing is an incredible feat - as OfficialLondonTheatre.com's Jim Glaub recently discovered with Strictly Ballroom The Musical. The post Learning flamenco with Strictly Ba…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 08:11AM

LOGOS: The Waverly Gallery by JK

The Waverly Gallery is a play I'm looking forward to this season, mainly because Kenneth Lonergan is a writer I've gained quite an appreciation for, as well as the all-star cast. I admit tha…

SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 08:04AM

Brandon Uranowitz to join the cast of ‘The Band’s Visit’ by Caitlin Huston

Brandon Uranowitz will take over the role of Itzik in “The Band’s Visit” beginning Oct. 9. Uranowitz, a two-time Tony Award nominee, will replace John Cariani, who has been with the ro…

SOURCE: Broadway.News Subscription at 08:00AM

How to find your dream drama school by Paul Clayton

Actors searching for their ideal training destination have access to more information than ever before to help them make their choice, but

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:00AM

‘It feels as though we’ve seen it all before’: FOXFINDER – West End ★★★ by Carole Woddis

Timing is everything. When Foxfinder opened at the Finborough in December 2011, it was hailed as a ‘darkly thrilling’ new voice and subsequently earned its writer, Dawn King, a glut of a…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:00AM
Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Brandon Uranowitz to Join Broadway's The Band’s Visit by Ryan McPhee

The two-time Tony nominee will replace John Cariani as Itzik.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:59AM

Stephen Jeffreys, playwright behind The Libertine, dies aged 68 by Chris Wiegand

British dramatist, whose plays included Valued Friends and I Just Stopped By to See the Man, is celebrated for nurturing later generationsTributes have been paid to the influential British p…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:54AM

Cush Jumbo to host The Stage Debut Awards by Georgia Snow

Cush Jumbo is to host The Stage Debut Awards 2018 in association with Access Entertainment, with presenters also including Adrian Lester and

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:54AM

Jodie Prenger to star in Abigail’s Party tour by Matthew Hemley

Jodie Prenger has been cast in a new tour of Mike Leigh’s Abigail’s Party. The play is directed by Sarah Esdaile and

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:54AM

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time to return to the West End by Georgia Snow

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time has announced a return to the West End for a three-month run beginning

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:54AM

The 2018 Emmys: Nerd Love and Hannah Gadsby Won the Night by Michael Schulman

Michael Schulman writes about the 2018 Primetime Emmy awards, where a surprise marriage proposal one the night.

SOURCE: The New Yorker Subscription at 07:49AM

Casting Announced for Seussical the musical at Southwark Playhouse by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Casting has been announced for Seussical the musical at Southwark Playhouse this December. This post Casting Announced for Seussical the musical at Southwark Playhouse first …

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 07:48AM

Brave at heart: Watch @HeathersMusical star @RebeccaLock22 sing @nick_butch’s new song ‘Alive’

British theatre composer Nick Butcher has released a new video featuring Heathers actress Rebecca Lock singing his song ‘Alive’. The original song is the third video in Nick’s YouTube …

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 07:45AM

Brave at heart: Watch Heathers The Musical star Rebecca Lock sing Nick Butcher’s new song ‘Alive’

British theatre composer Nick Butcher has released a new video featuring Heathers actress Rebecca Lock singing his song ‘Alive’. The original song is the third video in Nick’s YouTube …

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 07:45AM

Royal Opera House launches free Live at Lunch scheme by Robin Johnson

The Royal Opera House is inviting all Londoners to come and enjoy a free musical performance from 1pm to 1.45pm on Friday 21 September. The post Royal Opera House launches free Live at Lunch…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 07:40AM

Bristol review: A Haunted Existence at The Island by Lilith Wozniak

Messages from the other side: Tom Marshman's solo show summons the spirits of men persecuted for being gay in 1950s Britain. The post Bristol review: A Haunted Existence at The Island appear…

SOURCE: exeuntmagazine.com at 07:26AM

Tony Goldwyn Helmed PAL JOEY REDUX Cancelled by Stephanie Wild

In December of 2017 it was revealed that Tony Goldwyn was directing a new revival of Pal Joey, aiming to make it to Broadway in 2018. An Equity casting notice went out last week about an upc…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:24AM

Hugh Jackman and David Yazbek Will Appear at An Evening With CBS Sunday Morning Live by BroadwayWorld

CBS Sunday Morning is hitting the stage with An Evening With CBS Sunday Morning on October 1. The live program will be headlined by Hugh Jackman, David Yazbeck, Jason Reitman, Candice Bergen…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:20AM
Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time returns to the West End by Robin Johnson

Seven-time Olivier Award-winning play The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time will return to London's West End this year. The post The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:56AM

Tallulah Brown: 'Robert Redford was talking about dragons with our song in the background' by Chris Wiegand

The Trills musician is used to her lyrics being used in trailers but her play Songlines puts her in the spotlight with the actors Playwrights don’t usually share the stage with the perform…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:48AM

Press night of Old Vic’s Sylvia cancelled amid ongoing production problems by Georgia Snow

The delayed press night for Sylvia at the Old Vic was cancelled again yesterday at the last minute, with audience members asked

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:42AM

London Symphony Orchestra/Rattle, Barbican — the glories of English music

The ensemble’s season kicked off with a strong, including a new fanfare by Harrison Birtwistle

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Iris Acker, A Seminal Figure In South Florida Theater, Has Died by Bill Hirschman

Iris Acker -- the vivacious actress, teacher, author, dancer, artistic director, producer and groundbreaking union leader who helped transform South Florida theater – died Sunday night aft…

SOURCE: Florida Theater On Stage at 06:36AM

NEWS: Imogen Stubbs, Henry Goodman & Katie Brayben star in Joanna Murray-Smith’s Honour at Park Theatre by Press Releases

Henry Goodman, Imogen Stubbs and Katie Brayben have been confirmed to star in Joanna Murray-Smith’s drama Honour, running at London’s Park Theatre from 25 October to 24 November 2018 (pr…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:30AM

Brief 9/18: Watch the New Trailer For MARY POPPINS RETURNS, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top stories Watch the new trailer for Mary Poppins Returns, starring Lin-Manuel Miranda and Emily Blunt, and more

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:18AM

Review: An Execution (By Invitation Only), Camden People’s Theatre by Jessica Handscomb

Allegedly inspired by the writings of Vladimir Nabokov, Gemma Brockis’ revisited play An Execution (By Invitation Only) is a surreal piece that explores the mortality and opacity in a huma…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 06:18AM

The clash of the political & the personal: Star Kate Terence on The Sword of Alex by Featured Content

As The Sword of Alex starts previews at London's White Bear Theatre, where it runs until 6 October 2018, Entertainment Views' Helen McWilliams caught up with cast member Kate Terence. She th…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:00AM

.@OfficialALW releases "Unmasked: The Platinum Collection" album this September including @Beyonce, @LanaDelRay & @Madonna #TheatreNews

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s new album UNMASKED: THE PLATINUM COLLECTION is soon to be released as a deluxe five LP box set. The performers on this mammoth new box set include *draws breath* Lana…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 06:00AM

WATCH: Have you seen this awesome video of @zukihoyle singing "You Should See Her Fly" from @FanaticalShow. #Featured @playgroundW10

Fans of musical theatre and Sci-fi are in for a treat with FANATICAL, the new musical coming to the Playground Theatre this November. Earlier this year, superstar StageFave Izuka Hoyle perfo…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 06:00AM

WATCH: Have you seen this awesome video of Izuka Hoyle singing "You Should See Her Fly" from Fanatical?

Fans of musical theatre and sci-fi are in for a treat with FANATICAL, the new musical coming to the Playground Theatre this November. Earlier this year, superstar StageFave Izuka Hoyle perfo…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 06:00AM

Andrew Lloyd Webber releases "Unmasked: The Platinum Collection" album... including Beyonce, Lana Del Ray & Madonna

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s new album UNMASKED: THE PLATINUM COLLECTION is soon to be released as a deluxe five LP box set. The performers on this mammoth new box set include *draws breath* Lana…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 06:00AM
Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Birds of a Feather creator Laurence Marks on the writers’ group that was his stepping stone to success by Laurence Marks

Birds of a Feather co-creator Laurence Marks owes his career to a writers’ group that continues to provide a supportive space to

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:54AM

NEWS: Mate Shane Morgan directs The Long Walk Back about the rise & fall of cricketer Chris Lewis by Press Releases

My Theatre Mates’ very own Shane Morgan will direct RoughHouse Theatre’s latest production, Dougie Blaxland’s The Long Walk Back, the story of England cricketing all-rounder Chris Lewi…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:30AM

Dear Evan Hansen is Coming to a City Near You by Frank Dilella

Dear Reader, Today is going to be a good day and here’s why: Dear Evan Hansen is coming to a city near you! The 2017 Tony Award–winning musical Dear Evan Hansen is about to embark on…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 05:30AM

Steel review at Crucible Studio, Sheffield – ‘sharp, witty and angry look at women in politics’ by John Murphy

Steel is what defines Sheffield as a city, but it’s also a city identified by left-wing politics – it was once known,

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:30AM

The Moms of Dear Evan Hansen by Elysa Gardner

During a recent rehearsal for the new touring production of Dear Evan Hansen, launching September 25 in Denver, actress Jessica Phillips — who plays Evan’s mom, Heidi — had what she de…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 05:29AM

Acting teacher Robert Marsden: ‘My advice to students? Play the long-term game’ by John Byrne

How did you start off in theatre? I realised in my undergraduate years that I didn’t quite have the skills to become

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:00AM

The Green Room: How good are you at networking? by Jon Dryden Taylor

Meet our panel: We have given our panellists pen-names and used stock images but their biographies reflect their real career details…​​​​​​​ Rosemary

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:00AM

‘We open with six munitionettes in a factory’: Director Jimmy Walters on WWI drama Square Rounds by Rev Stan

Getting its first staging for three decades, Tony Harrison's World War I-set play Square Rounds is based on true events and explores the devastating impact of chemical warfare and weapons of…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:00AM

Actor Linda Hargreaves on her first job: ‘This business is not for the faint-hearted’ by John Byrne

I studied drama at Birmingham School of Acting and was fortunate enough to be approached by several agents following our final London

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:00AM

Time to dig out those leg-warmers: The touring production of @famemusicaluk is heading for the #WestEnd’s @peacocktheatre in 2019

It may be 30 years since the original Miami production, but Fame The Musical continues to hit the spot with generation after generation. After a mega tour, the newest production will transf…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 05:00AM

Time to dig out those leg-warmers: The touring production of Fame The Musical is heading for the West End in 2019

It may be 30 years since the original Miami production, but Fame The Musical continues to hit the spot with generation after generation. After a mega tour, the newest production will transf…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 05:00AM

Tickets to 9 to 5: The Musical at London’s Savoy Theatre are on sale now

Seeing London’s West End without 9 to 5 was enough to drive you crazy if you let it. But now the wait is finally over! Tickets to see the extraordinary Dolly Parton musical, 9 to 5, at the…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 05:00AM
Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time returns to London’s West End!

It has just been announced that The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time will return to the West End in 2018. Opening in London’s Piccadilly Theatre from 28 November, the return o…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 04:55AM

The Prisoner, National Theatre review - Peter Brook's latest falls sadly flat by David Kettle

The British master-director settles for vaguely Beckett-inflected bafflementOf the Edinburgh International Festival’s three productions by 2018’s resident company, Paris’s Théâtre de…

SOURCE: theartsdesk.com at 04:04AM
Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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50 years since the end of theatre censorship: how the Lord Chamberlain was given the boot by Nick Smurthwaite

Half a century on from the end of official British theatre censorship, Nick Smurthwaite looks at writers and critics who campaigned for

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 03:00AM

0584: Original Cast Album! Paul Garred and Henry Carptenter on the Record by MusicalTalk

To mark the launch of the amazing Quentin Dentin Show original cast album, Thos talks to the people behind the recording - writer, Henry Carpenter, and music producer, Paul Garred, one of th…

SOURCE: musicaltalk.libsyn.com at 03:00AM
Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Here's why Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson weren't at the Emmy Awards by Usa Today, Sara M Moniuszko, Usa Today

Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson were no-shows at the Emmy Awards Monday for a serious reason: to take time to heal after the death of Mac Miller.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 02:03AM

Catherine Kodicek: Let us costume professionals join the fair-pay panto party by Catherine Kodicek

Like the arrival of the John Lewis Christmas advert or chocolate money in the high street, it may feel too soon to

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM
Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Nothing but Noir: A Lighter Shade of Noir by Lindsay Price

Everything is definitely not what it seems in A Lighter Shade of Noir by Patrick Derksen – a fabulously funny and high styling take on film noir. Trent Trowel is your typical gumshoe.…

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AM

Inside the World of Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles by Young Hollywood

Inside the World of Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesHave you ever wanted to explore the world of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles firsthand? Well Young Hollywood got to do just that …

SOURCE: Young Hollywood at 01:00AM
Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Broadway Alum Darren Criss Wins First Emmy for American Crime Story; Tony Nominee Jeff Daniels Triumphs for Godless by Eric King

Broadway alum Darren Criss took home his first Emmy Award on September 17 for his chilling take on murderer Andrew Cunanan in The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story.&…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:18AM

Theater Review: “Native Gardens” — A Flowering Feud by Erik Nikander

The show’s attempt at satire comes off as blunt and lecture-heavy at times, but the production still manages to be an engaging comedy of manners.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 12:12AM

Here's to Life — ‘a meditation for those entering their later years’

Full of force and majesty, Shirley Horn’s version remains paramount

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:01AM

Van Dyck portrait of Charles I daughter up for sale

Christies places estimate of £5m-£8m on painting of Princess Mary  

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:01AM

IMPRESSIONS: StylePointe at Dixon Place with Dance Visions NY, Sheep Meadow Dance Theatre, ELSCO Dance, DoubleTake Dance and Armada Dance by The Dance Enthusiast

In IMPRESSIONS: StylePointe at Dixon Place with Dance Visions NY, Sheep Meadow Dance Theatre, ELSCO Dance, DoubleTake Dance and Armada Dance, "Five fashion designers team up with five choreo…

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 12:00AM

IMPRESSIONS: Tiffany Mills Company in “Blue Room” (a premiere) at The Flea Theater by The Dance Enthusiast

In IMPRESSIONS: Tiffany Mills Company in “Blue Room” (a premiere)  at The Flea Theater,  "The dancers fill each moment with fresh energy and delightful detail. They are a pleasure to f…

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 12:00AM

National Tour of The Play That Goes Wrong Launches September 18 by Andrew Gans

The U.K.-born comedy is the longest-running play currently on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards