Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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Collective Rage: A Play in 5 Betties by Victor Gluck, Editor-In-Chief

The actual subtitle of Silverman’s play gives one pause: “In Essence, A Queer and Occasionally Hazardous Exploration; Do You Remember When You Were in Middle School and You Read About Sh…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 11:42PM

Heathers The Musical, Theatre Royal Haymarket review - a sardonic take on teen angst by Marianka Swain

Death and all his frenemies descend on a vicious American high schoolThis London premiere of Kevin Murphy and Laurence O’Keefe’s 2010 musical (based on Daniel Waters’ oh-so-Eighties c…

SOURCE: theartsdesk.com at 11:36PM

The Revolving Cycles Truly and Steadily Roll’d Review: A Black Kid Missing, and Who Cares? by Jonathan Mandell

Karma, a “dirty little hood rat” of 17, is looking for her missing former foster brother Terrell, though she didn’t know him long and he didn’t like her much. He was, however, all sh…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 11:32PM

Music mogul adds her voice to the chorus for a fairer deal

Jody Gerson is the only woman among the music industry’s 10 most powerful figures

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 11:00PM
Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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VIDEO: Angela Lansbury Discusses Her Lengthy Legacy and Next Steps with Studio 10 Australia by Stage Tube

From Bedknobs and Broomsticksto Murder, She Wrote, from animated teapots to a lasting stage legacy, Angela Lansbury is a true show business legend.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:42PM

Leslie Margherita, Alice Ripley and More to Join The Skivvies for A HALLOWEEN HOOTENANNY by BroadwayWorld

The infamous Skivvies team up for their Green Room 42 return by popular demand in their well-miss SUNDAY BRUNCH PARTY. Known for their hit duo act that has toured the country stripping down …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:42PM

Social: Broadway Dims its Lights to Celebrate the Life and Career of Marin Mazzie by BroadwayWorld

This evening family, friends, colleagues, and fans lined the streets of the theatre district to pay tribute to the late Marin Mazzie as Broadway dimmed its lights in her honor.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:42PM

VIDEO: The Actors Fund Remembers Marin Mazzie with A Moving Performance by Stage Tube

Last week, BroadwayWorld was saddened to report the passing of MarinMazzie at age 57. Mazzie had previously suffered from and shared publicly her battle with ovarian cancer. The Actor's Fund…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:42PM

Review: In ‘The Revolving Cycles,’ What Happened to Terrell? by Jesse Green

A woman hunts for her former foster brother. Was he, like so many young black men, a victim of drugs or police or violence? Or did he just disappear?

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

“Oklahoma!” review: New DCPA artistic director’s all-black version challenges, comforts by The Know, John Wenzel

New Denver Center Theatre Company artistic director Chris Coleman's "Oklahoma!" reinvigorates a familiar musical with resonance (and panache).

SOURCE: Denver Post at 10:18PM

BARNUM returns to Melbourne in 2019 by Arts Review

“Barnum’s the name… P.T. Barnum. And I want to tell you that tonight you are going to see – bar none – every sight, wonder and miracle that name stands for!R…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 10:03PM
Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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Whew, Who Knew Finding Your Passion Was Such Hard Work? by Joe Patti

Back in July there was an interesting piece in The Atlantic examining the value of the claim “find your passion and you will never have to work a day in your life.” As I was read…

SOURCE: Butts In The Seats at 09:54PM

WOMEN OF SOUL (WITH A TRIBUTE TO THE QUEEN) ADDED TO BLACK ENSEMBLE THEATRE’S SEASON by Michael J. Roberts

Black Ensemble Theater continues its 2018 Season (Movers and Shakers) with Women of Soul, (With a Tribute to the Queen) written and directed [...] The post WOMEN OF SOUL (WITH A TRIB…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 09:32PM

Music Review: ‘Brian Mulligan, Baritone, and Timothy Long, Pianist,’ at The Kennedy Center by Mary Ann Johnson

This past Sunday, Vocal Arts DC presented the final concert of its 2017-18 season, a beautifully executed two-part concert of two song cycles. The first was the world premiere of ‘Walden;�…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 09:25PM

'Love Never Dies' is tragically uneven

'Phantom of the Opera' sequel gets better after intermission.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 09:12PM
Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Today on Broadway: Thursday, September 20, 2018 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: TKTS Closes in Brooklyn, Ticketmaster Working with Scalpers to Screw Us Over, and New Guests Added to Jonathan Larson Project at 54 Below “Today on Broadway” is a daily,…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 08:44PM

Barnum comes to Melbourne, 2019 by Erin James

Todd McKenney and Rachael Beck are set to star in a new Australian production of Barnum The Circus Musical at Melbourne’s Comedy Theatre. Producer Adrian Storey of StoreyBoard Entertai…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 08:25PM
Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Theater Review: THE HEART OF ROCK & ROLL (The Old Globe’s Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage) by Tony Frankel

AN EARNEST HEART THAT SHAKES, THROBS, PALPITATES & FLATLINES For all of its sincere heart and driving rock ‘n’ roll, this new jukebox musical inspired by Huey Lewis and the N…

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 07:52PM

Tracie Thoms, Skylar Astin, Barrett Foa and More to Lead L.A. Benefit Reading of YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN by BroadwayWorld

PAWSLA, a Los Angeles-based nonprofit agency serving people and pets in need, will present a one night only concertstaged reading ofYou're a Good Man, Charlie Brown.With book, music, and lyr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:24PM

Megan Follows to receive Stratford Festival’s Legacy Award by Debra Yeo - Toronto Star

Actress known for TV roles like Anne of Green Gables and Catherine de’ Medici in Reign spent two seasons at the theatre festival.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 07:07PM

“Cavalleria Rusticana” & “Pagliacci”—Stellar Singing and Acting from S.F. Opera by Pamela Feinsilber

Director Jose Maria Condemi’s Chivalrous Rustics & Sad Clowns Come Alive by Pamela Feinsilber It’s not often that San Francisco audiences are offered the most popular “double bill�…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 07:03PM

Editor’s View: How will West End pay talks between Equity and SOLT and pan out? by Alistair Smith

The pay claim submitted by Equity to the Society of London Theatre is, as the union itself acknowledges, an ambitious one. A

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:01PM

James Graham: Positive interventions can help theatre cope with age of extremes by James Graham

That anyone should be ignored, denied access to or ‘put off’ an artistic workplace because of who they are or where they

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:01PM
Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Andrew Samonsky of the Come From Away National Tour by Broadway.com

Andrew Samonsky stops by Broadway.com HQ to chat about the Come From Away national tour and more with Ryan Lee Gilbert.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:48PM

Broadway.com Fall Preview: Kenneth Lonergan & Lila Neugebauer Join Forces for The Waverly Gallery by Broadway.com

Oscar-winning scribe Kenneth Lonergan and off-Broadway queen Lila Neugebauer gear up to bring The Waverly Gallery to the Great White Way in a starry staging.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:48PM

What Baking Can Do! Waitress Celebrates 1,000 Broadway Performances with Karaoke by Broadway.com

That's a lot of pie! The Sara Bareilles-scored musical Waitress celebrated 1,000 performances at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre on September 19. Since there are plenty of sweets backstage a…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:48PM

Arthur Mitchell, pioneering black ballet dancer, dies at 84 by Deepti Hajela | ap

Arthur Mitchell, who broke barriers for African-Americans in the 1950s as a ballet dancer with the New York City Ballet and who would go on to become a driving force in the creation of the D…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 06:32PM

What's happening in Pittsburgh this weekend: Sept. 20-23

RADical Days commence, Ligonier Games and the Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival are scheduled, plus lots of music, round out the weekend.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 06:28PM

The 'Broadwaysted' Podcast Welcomes Back Aaron J. Albano Fresh Off the HAMILTON National Tour by Broadwaysted

He's BAAAACCCKKKK We've lifted the Embargo and are thrilled to welcome back FriendoftheShow Aaron J. Albano fresh from his run in the Philip Company of theHamiltontour

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:18PM

China flocks to cancer dramedy as movie-goers demand better

2018’s surprise hit shows clamour for quality but industry clampdown casts pall

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 06:00PM

La Jolla Playhouse's 'Hundred Days' a musical memoir born from passion and apprehension by James Hebert

From the moment Shaun and Abigail Bengson met 11 years ago, there was a third wheel in their relationship — a matter for no small measure of stress and apprehension. In fact, the matter wa…

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 06:00PM
Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Chicago Theatre Week returns just in time to kickstart the Year of Chicago Theatre by Kt Hawbaker

Chicago is such a drama queen. On Wednesday, the League of Chicago Theatres, in partnership with Choose Chicago, announced the return of Chicago Theatre Week. The annual celebration will kic…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 05:55PM

Aladdin: Four Years On, A Fairy Tale For A Whole New World by Elysa Gardner

★★★★ One of Disney's most enduring screen-to-stage confections remains among its most adult-friendly--and seems freshly relevant, for all ages. The post Aladdin: Four Years On, A Fai…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 05:30PM

Casting Announced for Luis Valdez’ Valley of the Heart at Center Theatre Group by Adam Hetrick

The new play, presented in association with Teatro Campesino, begins October 30 at the Mark Taper Forum.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:24PM

Podcast: Listen to the Debut Episode of THE FABULOUS INVALID, Featuring Joel Grey! by BroadwayWorld

The debut episode of the new podcastThe Fabulous Invalidis now available atTheFabulousInvalid.com. Entitled 'Willkommen,' this first episode features the group's in-depth sit-down with Acade…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:24PM

Bruce Norris’ Downstate Premieres at Steppenwolf September 20 by Adam Hetrick

Tony winner Pam MacKinnon directs the new play from Pulitzer-winning Clybourne Park writer Bruce Norris.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:23PM

Broadway HD announces VP of operations appointment by Caitlin Huston

Tom Kinney has joined streaming platform BroadwayHD as its vice president of operations. Kinney comes to BroadwayHD after working at Spectrum and Freeport Metrics, a digital product developm…

SOURCE: Broadway.News Subscription at 05:21PM

VIDEO: On This Day, September 19- Happy Birthday, Stephanie J. Block! by Stage Tube

On this day we're sending a loving birthday shoutout to one of the stars of Broadway's The Cher Show, Stephanie J. Block.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:12PM

Review of ‘Pretty Woman’ by Elyse Trevers

The clothes are the same, most of the dialogue is the same and of course, the story arc is the same — so why doesn’t Pretty Woman: The Musical have the same appeal as the 1990 movie …

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 05:06PM

WATCH: Miley Cyrus Sings ‘On My Own’ in Uncovered Audition for ‘Les Mis’ Movie

There is a parallel universe in which Miley Cyrus was cast as Éponine in the 2012 feature film adaptation of “Les Misérables.” And this universe isn’t far off…

SOURCE: Backstage at 05:00PM
Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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“Cat in the Hat”— An English/Spanish Riot, at BACT, Berkeley by Rosa Del Duca

Millennial Notes Karina Gutierrez Mixes Magic & Mayhem, Perfectly by Rosa del Duca The first page of Dr. Suess’s “Cat in the Hat” springs  to life in  the opening scene of Bay Ar…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 04:53PM

Darius de Haas, Erin Dilly, Jenn Gambatese, and Matthew Scott Set for Feeling Wicked: The Magical Side of the American Songbook by Adam Hetrick

The November 3 concert will feature songs ranging from Stephen Schwartz and Disney to Harold Arlen and Lerner and Loewe.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:43PM

Odds & Ends: Get a First Look at Matt Doyle in The Heart of Rock and Roll & More by Caitlin Moynihan

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed today. Get a First Look at Matt Doyle in the Premiere of The Heart of Rock and Roll Get ready to rock! The Heart of Rock and Rol…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:42PM

Westfield News Group ArtsBeat 9/19/18 by Mark G Auerbach

Westfield News Group ArtsBeat 9/19/18. Pirandello's "Naked" at Berkshire Theatre Group, "The Play That Goes Wrong" at The Bushnell and arts news for WMass and No.CT.

SOURCE: thewestfieldnews.com at 04:40PM

Watch Highlights From The Heart of Rock & Roll at the Old Globe Starring Matt Doyle by Olivia Clement

Inspired by the music of Huey Lewis and the News, the new musical continues in San Diego.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:33PM

Aaron Lazar Will Offer Broadway to Hollywood in San Francisco by Adam Hetrick

The upcoming star of Dear Evan Hansen will play Feinstein’s at the Nikko December 17.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:24PM

Caissie Levy, and Adam Chanler-Berat & More Join THE JONATHAN LARSON PROJECT at Feinstein's/54 Below by BroadwayWorld

Feinstein's54 Below, Broadway'sSupper Club, presents'The Jonathan Larson Project' October 9 - 14.Jonathan Larson wroteRentandtick tick BOOM,the former a landmark Broadway game-changer and th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:18PM

“This One’s For The Girls” and “Sistas: The Musical” Sing the National Anthem at Yankee Stadium, Tonight, September 19th

The casts (and their alumni) of Off-Broadway’s long-running hits THIS ONE’S FOR THE GIRLS and SISTAS: THE MUSICAL have been selected to perform the National Anthem for the New York Yanke…

SOURCE: NiteLifeExchange at 04:14PM

VIDEO: Go Inside THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL by Stage Tube

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 byJonathan Abramsand story …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:06PM

Long-Vacant Times Square Broadway Theatre Will Become New Retail Space by Logan Culwell-Block

The transformation into a multi-floor retail space will preserve historical elements from the nearly century-old theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:04PM
Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Tartuffe review – RSC's buoyant satire of modern religious hypocrisy by Michael Billington

The Swan, Stratford-on-AvonThis striking new take on Molière by the writers behind Citizen Khan sends up religious phoniness and secular pretensionThese days, every classic play seems to be…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:54PM

Edwin Lee Gibson-Led Turn Me Loose Extends at Arena Stage by Olivia Clement

Gretchen Law’s acclaimed drama about Dick Gregory will continue an additional week at the D.C. theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:51PM

First Look: Point Park's new Pittsburgh Playhouse ahead of its public debut by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The Downtown complex, already buzzing with student activity, opens its doors for a peek before a gala and “Cabaret” welcome in October.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 03:48PM

RED THEATRE CHICAGO OPENS 7TH SEASON WITH TIM CROUCH’S “AN OAK TREE” by Michael J. Roberts

Red Theater Chicago announces the start of their 7th season with their upcoming production of [...] The post RED THEATRE CHICAGO OPENS 7TH SEASON WITH TIM CROUCH’S “AN OAK TREE&#…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 03:24PM

Music Feature: The Power of Boston Disco — Celebrating an Era by Noah Schaffer

Disco is back in town! DJ Joey Carvello returns to Boston and the compilation Boston Goes Disco is released

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 03:18PM

Motherhood isn’t all it’s cracked up to be in ‘Pramkicker’ by Nelson Pressley

Sadie Hasler’s bruising comedy takes an irreverent point of view.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 03:06PM

BWW TV: Cuba Takes Broadway! Meet CHICAGO's New Billy Flynn, Cuba Gooding Jr. by Tv - Press Previews

All Cuba Gooding Jr.cares about is love... at least through November 18. That's because the Academy Award winner and Emmy nominee will step into the role of Billy Flynn, beginning Saturday, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:04PM
Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Casting Announced for Rattigan’s In Praise Of Love at Theatre Royal Bath by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Full casting has been announced for Terrence Rattigan’s In Praise Of Love at the Theatre Royal Bath’s Ustinov Studio This post Casting Announced for Rattigan̵…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 02:55PM

Nick Rashad Burroughs Will Perform James Brown Live at Apollo Music Café by Adam Hetrick

The Kinky Boots and Something Rotten! actor will offer an encore performance October 6.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:50PM

Stage and Screen Actor Peter Donat Dies at Age 90 by Olivia Clement

The Canadian-American actor made his Broadway debut in the 1957 production of Norman Ginsbury's play The First Gentleman.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:49PM

A Two River Theater premiere: “Pamela’s First Musical” by Philip

With eight musicians and a cast of fifteen, “Pamela’s First Musical” is the most elaborate musical produced by Two River Theater Company over its illustrious twenty-five years. The Ste…

SOURCE: sceneonstage.com at 02:44PM

Knights of Columbus Host Mystery Play by Shoestring Theatre Company in Fairfax, VA by Guest Author

An Alfred Hitchcock-style mystery play unfolds at the Knights of Columbus performance on Friday, October 5, 2018, at 7 p.m. in the St. Leo the Great School Gym. The play is the second origin…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:40PM

Review: Six at curtainup.com-London by Lizzie Loveridge

Henry VIII's famous succession of six wives form the basis for this feminist, satirical and thrilling musical peopled by pop princesses .

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 02:06PM

NEWS: RuPaul’s Drag Race judge Michelle Visage will make her West End debut in Everybody’s Talking About Jamie by Press Releases

RuPaul’s Drag Race and Ireland’s Got Talent judge Michelle Visage will be making her West End musical debut playing the role of Miss Hedge in Everybody’s Talking About Jamie from 18 Oc…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 02:04PM

Review: Eastern Star, Tara Theatre by Charlotte Irwin

Eastern Star looks back to Burma’s 1988 revolution, comparing the viewpoints of a British Journalist and a Burmese Human Rights lawyer who reveals himself as “an architect of the revolut…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 02:04PM
Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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VIDEO: Watch the First Film Clip of GHOST LIGHT Starring Roger Bart, Carol Kane and Cary Elwes by Stage Tube

From writerdirector John Stimpson, discover the mystery of Ghost Light,which makes its world premiere at the Los Angeles Film Festival on Saturday, September 22 at 630pm PST at Arclight Culv…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:54PM

AN AMERICAN IN PARIS Comes to BroadwayHD by TV News Desk

Arriving just in time for the 120th birthday of the legendary George Gershwin, BroadwayHD will debut the dazzling hit musical An American in Paris, featuring a live captured performance from…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:54PM

TDF Closes Downtown Brooklyn TKTS Location by BroadwayWorld

Four becomes three...According to Brooklyn Paper, the Theatre Development Fund closed down its Downtown Brooklyn TKTS window earlier this month due to low ticket sales.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:54PM

The Joint Was Jumpin’ On Stage and Off at the First Annual ASA Gala

The American Songbook Association‘s first annual gala, The Joint Is Jumpin’!, A Celebration of America’s Black Songwriters and Singers, on September 17th, swung the stage of the Irene …

SOURCE: NiteLifeExchange at 01:53PM

FIRST LOOK: Rock Of Ages UK Tour Rehearsals by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo BritishTheatre.com is pleased to bring you these great first look images from the Rock Of Ages UK Tour rehearsal room. This post FIRST LOOK: Rock Of Ages UK Tour Rehearsals f…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 01:50PM

Steven Woolf’s Solid Rep by American Theatre Editors

The artistic director of St. Louis's flagship dramatic theatre reflects on a three-decade career focused on excellence and his audience.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:49PM

Theatre News: Cumberland Theatre Presents Patrick Marber’s award-winning play, ‘Closer’ as the fifth installment of their 30th Anniversary Seaso by Md Theatre Guide News Desk

The Cumberland Theatre is proud to present Patrick Marber’s award-winning play, “Closer” as the fifth installment of their 30thAnniversary Season.  Taking a drastic turn f…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 01:47PM

Square Rounds Q&A video and photos: Sharing drinks and views on destruction by Terri Paddock

The pub beneath the Finborough Theatre, where Proud Haddock’s revival of Tony Harrison’s Square Rounds, is currently closed for refurbishment. So what does Proud Haddock artisti…

SOURCE: Terri Paddock at 01:46PM

A Dance World Mystery Spurs a Contest for Choreographers by Roslyn Sulcas

What’s inside Agnes de Mille’s unopened 1963 letter? Rather than peeking, an organization is commissioning new work in her honor.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 01:42PM

Hear the First Track From John Carpenter’s New Halloween Score by Jordan Crucchiola

The Halloween sequel hits theaters on October 19, which is the same day the soundtrack will be available for purchase, but don’t you want a little taste of what’s to come from the John C…

SOURCE: Vulture at 01:36PM

Review: A workplace comedy turns unpredictably dark in Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' 'Gloria' by Echo Theater Company by Charles McNulty

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' "Gloria," a workplace comedy set in a toxic Manhattan magazine office, receives its West Coast premiere in an Echo Theater Company production

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 01:36PM

Review: A workplace comedy turns unpredictably dark in Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' 'Gloria' by Echo Theater Company by Charles McNulty

It’s a given in a work by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins that something startling will sooner or later occur that will have you rethinking everything you thought you understood about the play. In …

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 01:35PM

Producers Using Chicago Area Theatre (CAT) Agreement by Bt

Please join fellow PACT (Producers Association of Chicago Theaters) Producers for a discussion regarding changes the Chicago Area Theatre (CAT) agreement. Tuesday October 16th at 6 PMAt St…

SOURCE: Collective Leverage at 01:24PM

‘Blooming magical’: FLOWERS FOR MRS HARRIS – Chichester ★★★★ by Anne Cox

Flowers For Mrs Harris, a 2016 Sheffield hit for director Daniel Evans when he was there, is the big musical flourish for Chichester Festival Theatre, where Evans is now completing his secon…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PM
Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Review: The Village, Theatre Royal Stratford East by Anna Zanetti

Taking a cue from Lope de Vega’s play Fuenteovejuna, The Village is a story of courage, love, politics and justice, and their respective nuances. From the Spanish Golden Age to contemporar…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 12:54PM

NOWTHIS MORNING to Launch September 24th with Javier Mu?oz as Regular Contributor by TV News Desk

NowThis, the 1 most-viewed social news publisher in the world, today named Managing Editor, Versha Sharma, as host of its upcoming daily news show for Facebook Watch, NowThis Morning. NowThi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:54PM

FROZEN Royalty Joins the Queens at DragCon NYC by BroadwayWorld

The stars of the smash hit musical Frozen gather to dish life on Broadway, share behind-the-scenes secrets and bring to life all the magic and special effects of the biggest Broadway musical…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:54PM

BWW Interview: Scott Alan Talks Star-Studded Birdland Concert and More by Julie Musbach

Scott Alan is one of the industries most prolific composers. He took a moment to chat with BroadwayWorld about the upcoming concert dates, his song cycle in London, and the things that have …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:48PM

VIDEO: Get A First Look at JERSEY BOYS at Ogunquit Playhouse by BroadwayWorld

The multi-Tony Award-winning, international sensation that took Broadway and the world by storm, makes its Northeast premiere at the Ogunquit Playhouse, on stage through October 28. Get a fi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:48PM

Royal Opera House Gets a $66 Million Revamp by Alex Marshall

The almost-three-year renovation includes the 406-seat Linbury Theater, and more public spaces in the foyer.

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

Remembering ‘The Normal Heart’: You have changed me forever by Fountaintheatre

by Tim Cummings “Hello, you don’t know me. I hope you get this message. Sometimes, when you try to send a message to someone you’re not ‘friends’ with on Facebook, it gets blocked,…

SOURCE: intimateexcellent.wordpress.com at 12:46PM

Matangi/Maya/MIA — pure self-promotion

Documentary? Steve Loveridge’s film ‘portrait’ steers clear of controversy

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:45PM

Be More Chill by Carey

“Welcome to the human social ritual known as theater,” intones the pre-recorded voice before the curtain rises on Be More Chill. But theater is just one of the social rituals featured in…

SOURCE: Carey Purcell at 12:37PM

Take a Look at Tina Arena in Evita at the Sydney Opera House by Hannah Vine

The 40th anniversary tour of the original Harold Prince staging began performances September 13.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:23PM

Front Range theaters add screens for Tommy Caldwell’s “Dawn Wall” documentary after nearly selling out by Danika Worthington, The Know

"The Dawn Wall" documentary nearly sold out its Wednesday showings, spurring the addition of a second showing date on Thursday.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 12:23PM

Climax — a hell of a party

Gaspar Noé’s film about a dance troupe affected by a collective mania loses its way

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:23PM

Jenn Colella, Martha Plimpton, Javier Muñoz, and Mandy Gonzalez Will Join Amanda Green at Birdland by Adam Hetrick

Amanda Green AF*, the monthly concert series featuring the Tony-nominated lyricist-composer, kicks off September 23.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:22PM

Michael Esper, Jeanine Serralles, and Jeff Biehl to Star in Mia Chung's Catch As Catch Can by Olivia Clement

The upcoming world premiere from Page 73 will begin performances in the New Ohio Theatre October 22.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19PM

‘A Quick 5’ with Mike Rudden on ‘Tape’ at Dominion Stage by Mark Beachy

Mike Rudden is currently playing the role of Vince in “Tape” at Dominion Stage. Mike Rudden is a community theatre performer located in the Northern Virginia area. Recent perform…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 12:18PM

Development scheme for musical writers in Manchester and Scotland launched by Matthew Hemley

A development programme for emerging musical theatre writers has been created for artists in Scotland and Manchester. Organisers of the scheme said

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:18PM

RuPaul's Drag Race Judge Michelle Visage Will Step Into Everybody's Talking About Jamie in the West End by Eric King

Michelle Visage is best known for her biting critiques of the looks that strut down the runway on RuPaul's Drag Race. Now, she'll be making her West End debut as an intolerant high s…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:18PM

Hey Jesse Eisenberg, Jason Robert Brown is Still Waiting for You to Star in Parade by Caitlin Moynihan

When appearing on the September 18 episode of Broadway.com’s live Facebook talk show #LiveatFive, Tony-winning songsmith Jason Robert Brown told co-host Paul Wontorek that Jesse Eisenb…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:18PM

Kenneth Lonergan and Lila Neugebauer on Their Creative Kinship with The Waverly Gallery by Lindsey Sullivan

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

Ready to Razzle Dazzle 'Em! Cuba Gooding Jr. Meets the Press Ahead of Broadway Return in Chicago by Lindsey Sullivan

Oscar winner and Emmy nominee Cuba Gooding Jr. is heading back to Broadway—this time in his first musical! As previously announced, he will take on the role of silver-tongued lawyer Bi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:18PM

Nureyev — the heroism of egotism

Magical footage of the great dancer in action is undermined by confusing framing devices

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:17PM

Everywhere I Turn: Clowns, Clowns, CLOWNS!!! by Trav S.D.

Okay — clowns are seriously intruding on my consciousness lately. So many pieces of clown fluff have been floating my way, I thought it would make sense to paste them altogether into o…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 12:06PM

The Agency Theater Collective casts the return of 'Hellcab' by Kt Hawbaker

On Wednesday, the Agency Theater Collective announced casting for Will Kern’s “Hellcab.” Directed by Cordie Nelson, the production will feature Regina Linn with George Ellzey Jr., Tyle…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 12:03PM

The Little Stranger — the power of suggestion

Charlotte Rampling excels as a bereaved mother in this subtle British horror thriller

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:01PM

‘Enough artistry & drive to make this well worth a look’: LUDUS: PLAYFUL LOVE – Touring ★★★ by Thom Dibdin

Ludus: Playful Love, Theatre Broad’s production of two contrasting plays by early 20th-century poet and playwright Clifford Bax provides an evening that is high on period charm but never r…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PM

Write Stuff: Shteyngart, Picoult At Writers Weekend, Authors On Pratt Street by Carole Goldberg

The Mark Twain House & Museum’s 2018 Writers Weekend will be held Saturday, Sept. 29, and Sunday, Sept. 30, at the Twain Museum, 351 Farmington Ave., and Immanuel Congregational Church, 10…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 12:00PM
Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Faces Places — capricious and engaging

French New Wave cinema rebooted — Agnès Varda and photo-mural artist JR grab a camera and capture the world

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The Joint Was Surely Jumpin’ at ASA’s First Annual Gala by Sandi Durell

    The American Songbook Association (ASA)  presented its first Annual Gala, The Joint Is Jumpin’!, a joyous celebration of contributions to the American Songbook by Black …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 11:54AM

Photo Flash: Halloween Comes Early with Cleveland Play House's THE WOMAN IN BLACK by BroadwayWorld

Cleveland Play Housekicks off its 2018-2019 Season launching the National Tour of Susan Hill's The Woman in Black. Hill's gothic ghost story, adapted for the stage byStephen Mallatratt, star…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:42AM

What Did Critics Think of Harold Prince’s Evita Revival in Australia? by Adam Hetrick

Tina Arena stars in the 40th anniversary staging that recreates the original, Tony-winning Broadway production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:37AM

The Subtext: Kurt Chiang by American Theatre Editors

He's written more than 250 two-minute plays, but the artistic director of Chicago's Neo-Futurists doesn't consider himself a playwright. Brian James Polak finds out why.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:36AM

Twelfth Night review – trippy take on Shakespeare romcom by Mark Fisher

Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh With 50/50 gender-split casting, this comedy of disguise and identity enjoys a playful makeoverYou get a sense of the playfulness of Wils Wilson’s trippy take on Sh…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:32AM

FIRST-LOOK PHOTOS: Drumroll please! Alice Pitt-Carter stars in Hear Me Howl premiere by Featured Content

Yes, indeed, get that drum rolling! HEAR ME HOWL officially premieres tonight (19 September 2018) at London's Old Red Lion Theatre. Alice Pitt-Carter stars in this one-woman play about a wom…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:31AM

Factory Theater announces production and cast of 'The Darkness After Dawn' by Kt Hawbaker

On Wednesday, the Factory Theater announced its production of “The Darkness After Dawn,” the first show of its 2018-19 season. Written by co-artistic director Manny Tamayo and directed b…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 11:30AM

Leenya Rideout's Wild Abandon Begins at Irish Rep by Olivia Clement

The new solo play with music begins performances September 19 in the downstairs theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:14AM

Kneehigh awarded £800k to cultivate arts engagement on Cornish coast by Georgia Snow

Cornwall-based theatre company Kneehigh has been given £800,000 to stimulate cultural activity in the area. The company, based in St Austell Bay,

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:06AM

International news round-up: September 20 by The Stage

Lepage’s play Kanata to go ahead in Paris FRANCE/PARIS Robert Lepage’s controversial play Kanata is to be produced by Paris’ Theatre du Soleil.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:06AM

New guidelines outline how to protect the mental well-being of theatre workers by Georgia Snow

A set of guidelines to help theatres safeguard artists’ mental health has been developed by arts organisations in Wiltshire. Wiltshire Creative, which

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:06AM

Margot Seibert Releases Debut Album: ’77th Street’ by Matthew Wexler

Margo Seibert's debut solo album, '77th Steet,' is available 10/26. The Broadway performer appears at Joe's Pub on 10/22 to celebrate its release.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 11:04AM

GUEST BLOG: So, What Does a General Manager Do, Anyway?: Part Two by Peter Bogyo

More than any other function, a GM’s primary responsibility is that of financial overview – the quantification, management, and forecasting of the show’s finances. During the produ…

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

‘All about the details’: FABRIC – Soho Theatre ★★★★★ by Michael Davis

Written by Abi Zakarian and directed by Hannah Hauer-King, Fabric looks at one woman’s experience of sexual assault.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM
Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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The Lifespan of a Fact Announces Rush Ticket Policy by Olivia Clement

The Broadway premiere, starring Bobby Cannavale, Cherry Jones, and Daniel Radcliffe, begins previews September 20.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:58AM

Jersey Boys' Erich Bergen Will Perform at Sony Hall by Adam Hetrick

The Madam Secretary star will perform his solo concert September 30.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:56AM

Casting announced for Mythic A New Musical at the Charing Cross Theatre

Casting for the world premiere of Mythic has just been announced following recent exciting news that the brand-new pop-rock musical would be heading to the Charing Cross Theatre next month.

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 10:51AM

FIRST-LOOK PHOTOS: Definitely not for children! Glenn Chandler’s Kids Play gets London premiere at Above the Stag by Featured Content

It's nearly time. KIDS PLAY, the tense twisting-and-turning two-hander by Taggart creator Glenn Chandler, officially gets its London premiere tomorrow (20 September 2018) at Above the Stag T…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:48AM

Review Roundup: Critics Weigh In On Tina Arena In EVITA At Sydney Opera House by BroadwayWorld

Australian icon, singer, songwriter and musical theatre star Tina Arenaplays the role of Eva Peron in Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's EVITA in Sydney. EVITA, one of the most celebrated cl…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:48AM

THIS ONE’S FOR THE GIRLS and SISTAS: THE MUSICAL Have Been Selected to Perform the National Anthem for the New York Yankees by Suzanna Bowling

The casts (and their alumni) of Off-Broadway’s long-running hits THIS ONE'S FOR THE GIRLS and SISTAS: THE MUSICAL have been selected to perform the National Anthem for the New York Yankee…

SOURCE: Times Square Chronicles at 10:47AM

Atlantic Theatre Company, Laurie Beechman Theatre, San Francisco Playhouse, and More Are Hiring by Playbill Staff

Playbill's Job Listings offer an extensive selection of available jobs within the theatre industry.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:44AM

Where Would You Be Sent on Your Book of Mormon Mission? by Logan Culwell-Block

As Broadway’s The Book of Mormon teaches, every Elder reaches a time to embark on their mission. To which of the show's mentioned destinations would you be sent if you were one of…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:43AM

Sean Holmes Joins Shakespeare’s Globe as Associate Artistic Director by Olivia Clement

Holmes is the former artistic director and join chief executive of London's Lyric Hammersmith.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:41AM

Photo Flash: Get A First Look At Tina Arena In EVITA At Sydney Opera House by BroadwayWorld

Australian icon, singer, songwriter and musical theatre star Tina Arenaplays the role of Eva Peron in Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's EVITA in Sydney. EVITA, one of the most celebrated cl…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:36AM

THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT Announces Rush Policy by BroadwayWorld

The world premiere play, THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT, which begins previews tomorrow, September 20, 2018 at Studio 54 254 West 54th Street, has announced its rush ticket policy.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:36AM

The Work Room’s Anita Clark: ‘Artists need a seat at the table – currently they have the least power’ by Lyn Gardner

The arts sector needs to own up to a pretty fundamental failing, according to veteran arts administrator Anita Clark. “The people who

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:34AM

Magic Time!: ‘The Events’ at Theater Alliance by John Stoltenberg

Theater Alliance’s The Events, now playing at Anacostia Playhouse, is one of several plays this season that deal with a mass shooting. (There’s also Pinky Swear’s Blight, …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:32AM

Company One Announces 20th Season by American Theatre Editors

The theatre's 20th season includes plays by Quiara Alegrìa Hudes, Qui Nguyen, and Kirsten Greenridge.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:28AM

Variety Announces Inaugural Power of Broadway Breakfast by Nate Nickolai

Variety has announced its first Broadway-focused event, the Power of Broadway, which will take place Oct. 1 in New York. “Theater is going through a rebirth with a renewed interest in…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:18AM

Casting announced for debbie tucker green’s ear for eye

Official casting has been announced for debbie tucker green’s ear for eye, an all-new play that will be premiering at the Royal Court Theatre next month.

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 10:16AM

America, Get Ready as Magic Numbers Head for West Coast: Interview by Mark Beech

America, get ready. The Magic Numbers are heading back. If you don’t know this UK-based, Mercury Prize nominated band, now is a great time to catch up. They have returned with their first …

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 10:15AM

Michelle Visage Will Join Cast of Everybody’s Talking About Jamie by Adam Hetrick

The RuPaul’s Drag Race judge will make her West End debut as Miss Hedge in the hit London musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:13AM

First Look at Susan Hill's The Woman in Black at Cleveland Play House by Hannah Vine

The show began performances September 15 at the Allen Theatre, kicking off the North American tour of the production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:08AM

In pictures (September 20): Six at the Arts Theatre, Barbican, Acting for Others, NST Southampton and more by The Stage

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

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Sean Holmes joins Globe as it reveals casting and new shows by Mark Ludmon

By Mark Ludmon Shakespeare’s Globe has announced a year-long cycle of history plays next year alongside casting for its winter season and the appointment of Sean Holmes, outgoing artis…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 10:07AM

Hear an Exclusive Girl From the North Country Track by Olivia Clement

Colton Ryan and Caitlin Houlahan perform "I Want You" from Bob Dylan and Conor McPherson’s new musical, now playing at The Public Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

‘An era-defining production’: THE LEHMAN TRILOGY – National Theatre by Tom Bolton

Stefano Massini’s work about the origins of Lehman Brothers Bank is a domestic epic and a remarkable evening of theatre.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00AM

Year of Chicago Theatre? Let's not blow the opportunity by Chris Jones

Thanks mostly to Chicago’s culture czar, Mark Kelly, and the genuine enthusiasm of Mayor Rahm Emanuel, 2019 has been designated the Year of Chicago Theatre by the city of Chicago. Before I…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 10:00AM
Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Theatre's Part in the Quest to Save Public Land by [email protected] (jdstokely)

By Ashley Teague. Ashley Teague discusses how Notch Theatre Company is using community-led theatre and storytelling to help fight to protect public land.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 09:58AM

Jazz CD Review: Tyshawn Sorey’s “Pillars” — Like Nothing You Have Heard Before by Michael Ullman

Tyshawn Sorey flies far from his innovative masters. I hardly expected that the result would be so mesmerizing and alive.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 09:54AM

Mantooth? You Can’t HANDLE Mantooth! (And Others Matters of Emergency) by Trav S.D.

A tribute today to a favorite TV show of my youth, Emergency! (1972-1977). Emergency! was a Jack Webb show (co-produced by others) that transplanted the successful “partners” mot…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:54AM

London Musical Theatre Orchestra returns with Camelot In Concert by Robin Johnson

The London Musical Theatre Orchestra have announced star-studded casting for Camelot In Concert, a one-night-only performance at the London Palladium. The post London Musical Theatre Orchest…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 09:41AM

Countdown to AN AMERICAN IN PARIS in Theatres: Day Sept- A London Opening! 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 opens in London in 2017

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:36AM

GRACE NOTES: Wednesday, September 19, 2018 by Susan Grace

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Listen: Janet McTeer, Theresa Rebeck on Gender, Power and ‘Bernhardt/Hamlet’ by Gordon Cox

The late actress Sarah Bernhardt shocked theatergoers when she decided to play the title character in “Hamlet” more than a century ago. Janet McTeer, the actress who currently pl…

SOURCE: Variety at 09:28AM

Michelle Visage Joins Cast Of Everybody’s Talking About Jamie by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo RuPaul’s Drag and Ireland’s Got Talent Judge Michelle Visage to join the cast of Everybody’s Talking About Jamie to play Miss Hedge from 18 October 2018. Th…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 09:23AM

Pretty Close to Perfect – Michele Brourman at Pangea! by Sandi Durell

      By Myra Chanin   There is nothing I enjoy more than my own enjoyment, so describing a performance I absolutely loved, like Michele Brourman’s at Pangea, is as go…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 09:22AM

RuPaul's Drag Race judge Michelle Visage to join cast of Everybody's Talking About Jamie

Shante, Visage stays. Fans of RuPaul's Drag Race were met with some fabulous news today when it was announced that famed Drag Race panel judge Michelle Visage would be joining the cast of …

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 09:20AM

Cuba Gooding Jr. to Resume His Role in Chicago as Billy Flynn by Sandi Durell

by Maya Werner   Oscar Winning-Actor Cuba Gooding Jr. met the press to celebrate his return to Broadway, playing the role of Billy Flynn in the Tony Award-Winning musical Chicago begi…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 09:01AM

Five reasons to see… The Wider Earth at the Natural History Museum by Emma Clarendon

Love London Love Culture’s Emma Clarendon caught a sneak peek behind-the-scenes of The Wider Earth which will play in a unique theatre created especially for the production at the Natural …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM

How to find London fringe theatre venues, and more (your views, September 20) by The Stage

I enjoyed Phil Willmott’s article, ‘Top tips on choosing the best fringe venue for you’ (The Half, August 30, p25). However, there

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:00AM

Diary: Eat, drink and be merry – just not in the theatre by Tabard

It doesn’t take a genius to work out what irritates theatregoers the most, but, fortunately for us, website Super Break has carried

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:00AM

Back to the future: Can you believe @sixthemusical’s @marlowandmoss have another hit – @hotgaytheatre – on its way to the #WestEnd? @TrafStudios

Award-winning comedy duo Zak Ghazi-Torbati and Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss (co-writers of West End smash Six) will be bringing Hot Gay Time Machine to London’s Trafalgar Studios for some fes…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 09:00AM

They're hot: The writers of Six bring their Time Machine to the West End in November

Award-winning comedy duo Zak Ghazi-Torbati and Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss (co-writers of West End smash Six) will be bringing Hot Gay Time Machine to London’s Trafalgar Studios for some fes…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 09:00AM
Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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The Five Best Pirate Villains of the Classic Screen Era by Trav S.D.

It’s National Talk Like a Pirate Day! I thought I’d honor it by doing a post on my favorite archetypal pirate villains from classic Hollywood films. And you know what? There are …

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 08:48AM

BWW's On This Day - September 19, 2018

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on September 19 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:32AM

New post-show Q&A: Join Terri for world premiere of The Sweet Science of Bruising by Featured Content

As part of her ongoing post-show Q&A series, on Saturday 6 October 2018, Mates co-founder Terri Paddock returns to Southwark Playhouse for the world premiere of Victorian female boxing …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:30AM

The Awkward Years review at the Other Room, Cardiff – ‘funny and unsettling’ by Nicholas Davies

The Other Room’s latest season kicks off with a stripped-back, one-woman play that is both funny and unsettling. Lily (Lauren O’Leary) is

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:20AM

REVIEW: The Prisoner, National Theatre ✭✭ by Sophie Adnitt

By Sophie Adnitt Sophie Adnitt reviews The Prisoner now playing at The National Theatre with text by Peter Brook and Marie-Hélène Estienne. This post REVIEW: The Prisoner, National Theatre…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 08:17AM

Denzel Washington helps Hill District's August Wilson House achieve funding goals by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

On Sept. 26, the playwright’s childhood home will host a ceremony and announcement about the restoration of the landmark site.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 08:15AM

Touching the Void review – thrilling, chilling drama reaches dizzy heights by Mark Lawson

Bristol Old VicDavid Greig finds humour amid the horror in this triumphant stage adaptation of the mountaineering memoirClimbing high mountains is often used as a metaphor for other ominousl…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:12AM

‘Makes its political points deftly & unobtrusively’: AN ADVENTURE – Bush Theatre by Aleks Sierz

For his last show at the Bush, Madani Younis has chosen a project close to his heart, Vinay Patel’s An Adventure, an epic reading of one Asian family’s global migration story.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:00AM
Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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First look at Royal Opera House’s spectacular renovations by Robin Johnson

The Royal Opera House has today opened the doors to its transformed new home, following an extensive three-year construction project. The post First look at Royal Opera House’s spectac…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 07:59AM

New York All-Stars, Pizza Express Jazz Club, London — high energy, sharp focus and on-song solos

An improvised line-up played a varied and gripping set like old acquaintances

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 07:54AM

#MyBroadwayThing: Playbill Binders by JK

I must be finding it therapeutic to share my obsession with all things Playbill with you, loyal reader. Today's #MyBroadwayThing is all about Playbill binders. I have two kinds, both of…

SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:54AM

Harvard and Yale Make Cantata Out of Regatta for the Fourth Time by Sandi Durell

  By Martha Wade Steketee     The show starts on the stairs at 54 Below. Twice in the past few weeks, these aural pre-shows have been somber celebrations of great diva lives. …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 07:51AM

Time to Fly: Remembering Lindsay Kemp by Amit Lahav

Gecko’s Amit Lahav writes on his relationship with the late, visionary choreographer, who created "an alternative version of the world, every second of the day, on and off stage". The post…

SOURCE: exeuntmagazine.com at 07:50AM

Political Cartoons At Yale, UConn Lampoon The Powerful Of The 18th, 19th Centuries by Susan Dunne

The president’s never-ending battles with the media are reported on the news every day. But if he thinks he invented the concept of “fake news,” he is wrong. For centuries, the powerfu…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 07:45AM

VIDEO: Miley Cyrus Auditions For the LES MISERABLES Film With 'On My Own' by Stage Tube

A video had surfaced on Miley Cyrus auditioning for the Les Miserables film in 2011. The video features the popstar singing On My Own from the hit musical. Watch it below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:32AM

The Outsider (L’Etranger) review at Print Room at the Coronet, London – ‘stripped-back adaptation’ by Neil Dowden

Albert Camus’ seminal 1942 existentialist novel The Outsider (L’Etranger) has been given the first major UK stage adaptation by Man Booker Prize-winning

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:23AM

The Human Voice, Gate Theatre review - unrelenting and sad by Katherine Waters

The end of the line at the the end of a telephone lineIt’s night, and the woman (Leanne Best, pictured top) is waiting for a phone call. She’s desperate for the voice of her lover – o…

SOURCE: theartsdesk.com at 07:18AM

FIRST-LOOK PHOTOS: Iris Theatre’s Arabian Nights enchants at Hoxton Hall by Featured Content

It's tonight! Iris Theatre's stunning adaptation of Arabian Nights premieres tonight at Victorian London landmark Hoxton Hall, where its limited season continues until 13 October. Check out …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:16AM

Careers Clinic: Is it risky to have my partner as manager? by John Byrne

I met my partner at drama school and, while he is very talented, in the last two years I seem to be

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:00AM

Dear West End Producer: ‘Do performers run the risk of being forgotten by casting directors if they work on a show for too long?’ by @westendproducer

Have a question about acting, training, auditions, how to be a performer on West End Live next year? Tweet me and i

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‘An explosion of feminist energy’: WASTED – Southwark Playhouse by Laura Kressly

Wasted at the Southwark Playhouse is an explosion of feminist energy, a dark and angsty account of the lives of the four most famous Brontë siblings.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM

Buddies in Bad Times, proudly queer and still here almost 40 years later by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Toronto theatre company celebrates its 40th by looking both forward and back, beginning with a play about queer icons Gertrude Stein and Alice B. Toklas.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 07:00AM
Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Dionne Warwick, Royal Albert Hall, London — bite-size classics

What the world needs now is to hear Warwick sing some of the world’s greatest pop songs in full

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 06:57AM

Original British musical Pieces of String to become available on Digital Theatre by Matthew Hemley

British musical Pieces of String is to be made available to stream online and to more than 3 million students, as part

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:48AM

Dishoom! review at Watford Palace, London – ‘Light-hearted and colourful’ by Paul Vale

There are billowing waves of nostalgia in Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti’s new play Dishoom!. Not just for the 1970s, playfully recreated in Neil

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:44AM

Drag Race’s Michelle Visage to star in Everybody’s Talking About Jamie by Matthew Hemley

RuPaul’s Drag Race judge Michelle Visage is to star in the musical Everybody’s Talking About Jamie. She will play Miss Hedge in

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:41AM

Sean Holmes appointed associate artistic director of Shakespeare’s Globe by Matthew Hemley

Sean Holmes has been appointed associate artistic director of Shakespeare’s Globe. Holmes recently announced his departure from the Lyric Hammersmith, where he

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:38AM

Casting announced for Honour at Park Theatre London by Mark Ludmon

By Mark Ludmon Henry Goodman, Imogen Stubbs and Katie Brayben have been announced for a revival of Joanna Murray-Smith’s drama Honour at Park Theatre in London. This post Casting announced…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 06:24AM

VIDEO: Watch 'Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin' From TUTS' OKLAHOMA! by Stage Tube

Theatre Under the Stars presents Oklahoma through September 23. Get a look at Sam Simahk Curly singing the iconic number 'Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin' in the video below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:18AM

Brief 9/19: Brandon Uranowitz Joins THE BAND'S VISIT, Raul Esparza Returns to the Stage, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top stories Brandon Uranowitz will join the company of The Band's Visit, Raul Esparza will return to the New York stage, and more

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:18AM

BWW Exclusive: First Listen to 'I Will Wait For You' From the HUNDRED DAYS Cast Album by BroadwayWorld

The 'Hundred Days' original cast album will be released in streaming and digital formats on Friday, September 21 from Ghostlight Records. Get an exclusive first listen to the song 'I Will Wa…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:18AM

Tartuffe review at Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon – ‘bold, contemporary adaptation’ by Dave Fargnoli

Opening with a bone-rattling blast of Black Sabbath, it’s clear from the outset that the Royal Shakespeare Company’s new adaptation of Moliere’s

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:13AM

Touching the Void review at Bristol Old Vic – ‘gripping, inventively staged survival story’ by Ben Kulvichit

You may have heard the story. In one of mountaineering’s most audacious survival tales, Joe Simpson, climbing Siula Grande in the Peruvian

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:09AM

Michelle Visage joins Everybody’s Talking About Jamie cast by Robin Johnson

RuPaul's Drag Race judge Michelle Visage will make her West End debut in Everybody's Talking About Jamie from Thursday 18 October. The post Michelle Visage joins Everybody’s Talking Ab…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:06AM

‘An atmospheric piece with terrific performances’: FOXFINDER – West End ★★★★ by Debbie Gilpin

Foxfinder is a mysterious drama that chimes eerily well with the current political climate and general sense of unease – an atmospheric piece with terrific performances from the cast of fo…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:00AM

#HamiltonHumpDay - A (not quite) British invasion! Lin-Manuel Miranda breaks out his best English accent in Mary Poppins trailer

He's become somewhat of an American icon, but now he's going Brit! The original HAMILTON, world-renowned Musical Theatre writer and StageFaves superstar Lin-manuel Miranda is breaking into H…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 06:00AM
Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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The Human Voice review at Gate Theatre, London – ‘drags despite being visually flashy’ by Tim Bano

To use only simple elements was Jean Cocteau’s aim for La Voix Humaine. “Not to rely too heavily on the production to

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:58AM

Michelle Terry to star alongside husband Paul Ready in Macbeth at Shakespeare’s Globe by Matthew Hemley

Shakespeare’s Globe artistic director Michelle Terry is to star with her real-life husband Paul Ready in Macbeth. Macbeth will open the theatre’s

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:37AM

NEWS: Simon Callow’s one-man show A Christmas Carol returns to the West End in December by Press Releases

The traditional Christmas staple of Charles Dickens’ much-loved A Christmas Carol returns this festive season to the West End stage starring Simon Callow, running at the Arts Theatre for a…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:30AM

Twelfth Night review at Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh – ‘exuberant exploration of gender’ by Thom Dibdin

Director Wils Wilson ventures into the parts of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night that most productions leave alone, cutting few, if any, lines in

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:01AM

‘Powerfully, emotively, thought-provoking stuff’: SQUARE ROUNDS – Finborough Theatre by Ian Foster

Produced by the ever-excellent Proud Haddock, Square Rounds an adroit choice for the centenary of the last year of the First World War.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:00AM

Crowning glory: @YoungThacko & @SavannahSt are just two of the West End names starring in @LMTOrch’s #Camelot at @LondonPalladium

David Thaxton’s Arthur and Savannah Stevenson’s Guenevere will not only be joined by the likes of Celinde Schoenmaker, Emmanuel Kojo & Oliver Savile in London Musical Theatre Orchestra�…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 05:00AM

Crowning glory: David Thaxton & Savannah Stevenson star in LTMO's Camelot at London Palladium

David Thaxton’s Arthur and Savannah Stevenson’s Guenevere will not only be joined by the likes of Celinde Schoenmaker, Emmanuel Kojo & Oliver Savile in London Musical Theatre Orchestra�…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 05:00AM
Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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English Touring Theatre Announces Full Tour Dates for ‘Equus’ by Blouin Artinfo

The Ned Bennett production of  Peter Shaffer’s “Equus” will be staged from February 21, 2019. English Touring Theatre recently announced full tour dates for Ned Bennett’s b…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 04:50AM

Royal Opera House unveils first season in redesigned Linbury Theatre by Georgia Snow

Regent’s Park artistic director Timothy Sheader will make his Royal Opera House debut next year directing a children’s opera that will help

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 04:36AM
Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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More Tales From The Crammed Conference Luncheon Table by Joe Patti

I have suspected it before, but now I really am convinced that Seth Godin is reading my mind. Right after I made my post about perceived value of conference professional development sessions…

SOURCE: Butts In The Seats at 03:36AM

Pay rises, job shares and a five-day week – Equity submits ‘ambitious’ West End claim by Matthew Hemley

An ambitious claim has been put to West End theatre bosses that seeks to overhaul working conditions in Theatreland, by enabling more

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 03:36AM

Exclusive interview with Bonnie Langford: ‘It’s amazing I’m still performing’ by Matthew Hemley

Nearly 50 years after her West End debut, Bonnie Langford is returning to Drury Lane to star in 42nd Street. The versatile

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 03:15AM

BWW Review: Musical Dating Adventure NEUROSIS Is Extremely Enjoyable Fluff by Michael Dale

While the exact location of composer Ben Green, lyricist Greg Edwards and bookwriter Allan Rice's funny and frothy new musical dating adventure, Neurosis, is never revealed, it's a safe bet …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:04AM

Behind the scenes: Royal Opera House Opens Up after £50m revamp by George Hall

As the Royal Opera House prepares to let the public into its redeveloped spaces, chief executive Alex Beard tells George Hall why

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Competition: Win tickets to The Distance You Have Come at the Cockpit Theatre by The Stage

From award-winning composer Scott Alan, comes a song cycle of his most acclaimed works, told through some of the greatest generational voices

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 03:00AM
Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Acova, sibling to The Hornet on South Broadway, aims to create a spot for everyone in the Highland neighborhood by The Know

The Workmans, who opened Acova in June, preserved much of the interior of the historic building but added modern touches, like steel supports and a play area adjacent to the garden-like pati…

SOURCE: Denver Post at 02:18AM

Mark Shenton: Musicals follow fashion, but are some trends better than others? by Mark Shenton

Hit shows are not created in a vacuum, but sometimes they fill one. Success breeds imitation and more success – and some

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Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Theatre Review: ‘Annie’ at Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre by Mark Dreisonstok

A recent visit to the Mid-Atlantic Nostalgia Convention reminded me of the origin of “Annie,” for there were displayed a 1930’s full-color Sunday comic strip and a mug with Annie adver…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 01:20AM

“Green Book” Wins 2018 Toronto Festival Award by Blouin Artinfo

Peter Farrelly’s “Green Book” is the winner of this year’s Grolsch People’s Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival. Starring Oscar winner Mahershala Ali and L…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 01:05AM
Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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London Stage Star Kirsty Bushell on Playing the Fierce and Feral Regan Opposite Ian McKellen in King Lear by Matt Wolf

Kirsty Bushell has played Shakespeare’s Juliet as well as Olivia in Twelfth Night and has been earning praise, and eliciting gasps, for her no-holds-barred portrayal of the venomous Re…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:24AM

Film’s female detectives get nasty

Nicole Kidman is hard to like in ‘Destroyer’ — and that may be a good thing for feminism

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:00AM

Classical Dance for Broadway Lovers - New York City Ballet pays tribute to Jerome Robbins in honor of his 100th birthday

New York City Ballet pays tribute to Jerome Robbins in honor of his 100th birthday---New York City Ballet's month-long fall season kicked off this week, and the eclectic lineup includes piec…

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

A Dance Enthusiast's A to Z: M is for Cameron McKinney and Christopher Morgan by The Dance Enthusiast

In A Dance Enthusiast's A to Z: M is for Cameron McKinney and Christopher Morgan, "I question the field’s (and our audiences’) need to remount / see/hear the same old stories over and o…

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 12:00AM

Step Inside Broadway’s St. James Theatre by Hannah Vine

Inside the Theatre, the series that documents Broadway’s historic playhouses, continues with the St. James, home to Disney's Frozen.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

The Revolving Cycles Truly and Steadily Roll'd Opens Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

The world premiere of Jonathan Payne’s new drama opens at the Duke on 42nd Street September 19.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Something Rotten! National Tour Begins September 19 by Andrew Gans

The non-Equity tour launches at the RiverCenter for the Performing Arts in Columbus, Georgia.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM