Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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WWE’s Roman Reigns Relinquishes Title Due to Leukaemia by Blouin Artinfo

The wrestler Roman Reigns announced that he will be taking time off wrestling as he was diagnosed with leukaemia and was battling the disease for 11 years.“Speaking during an episode of �…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 11:38PM

Channel 4 to Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11 Lunar Mission by Blouin Artinfo

Channel 4 has commissioned Moon Landing Live from 72 Films for the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission for July 2019.It’s a multi-platform commission, incorporating two major documen…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 11:35PM

Elaine May leads a strong ensemble in heart-wrenching ‘Waverly Gallery’ by Joe Dziemianowicz

Old age isn’t for sissies. And as painful as that reality is, Kenneth Lonergan faces it head-on in “The Waverly Gallery,” his affecting, funny-sad memory play about the wrenching and r…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 11:24PM

Review: ‘The Fever’ at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company by Beatrice Loayza

Audience participation can so often be a painful and unwelcome component of a night at the theater, especially if, like myself, you’re prone to minor panic attacks at the thought of being …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:15PM

Hillary and Clinton to Play Broadway's Golden Theatre; King Lear Will Now Appear at the Cort by Andy Lefkowitz

Two highly anticipated productions have solidified their Broadway homes. Lucas Hnath's new play Hillary and Clinton will set up shop this coming spring at the Golden Theatre, the venue w…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:12PM

Review: The Waverly Gallery by Brian Scott Lipton

Elaine May's performance in The Waverly Gallery is truly a work of art.

SOURCE: cititour.com at 11:00PM
Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Elaine May reveals new depth of acting agility in Broadway’s ‘Waverly Gallery’ by Peter Marks

Kenneth Lonergan play about the toll of old age officially opens at the Golden Theatre.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:48PM

The not-too-distant future is now: 'Mystery Science Theater 3000' comes to town by Daniel Neman | St. Louis Post-Dispatch

‘The Brain” is a deliciously terrible 1988 Canadian horror film about a giant, man-eating brain with big eyes and sharp teeth. It boasts acting of varying degrees of ineptitude, sub-prof…

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 10:48PM

The Waverly Gallery review – Elaine May dazzles in devastating dementia drama by Alexis Soloski

The John Golden Theatre, New YorkKenneth Lonergan’s personal play about a gallery owner losing her memory is a beautifully acted, quietly crushing tragedyThe Waverly Gallery, now revived o…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:42PM

Critic’s Pick: Review: In ‘Lewiston/Clarkston,’ America at a Crossroads (Plus Dinner) by Jesse Green

Samuel D. Hunter’s golden diptych, set in twin cities in Idaho and Washington, gets a riveting production, with barbecue, at the reconfigured Rattlestick.

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

Review: At This Professor’s Office Hour, No Time for ‘The Niceties’ by Laura Collins-Hughes

A white liberal historian and a frustrated African-American student make a combustible combination in Eleanor Burgess’s play.

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

Critic’s Pick: Review: Elaine May Might Break Your Heart in ‘Waverly Gallery’ by Ben Brantley

This impeccably acted revival presents Kenneth Lonergan’s poignant comic drama about dementia as a memory play in more ways than one.

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

BWW Review: Elaine May Returns To Broadway in Kenneth Lonergan's Touching and Humorous THE WAVERLY GALLERY by Michael Dale

'The whole neighborhood is changing,' is the oft-repeated melancholy observation of the 85-year-old woman at the center of Kenneth Lonergan's 2001 Pulitzer-finalist, THE WAVERLY GALLERY.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:18PM

Photo Flash: Stars of MEAN GIRLS And WICKED Go Pink For Breast Cancer Research by BroadwayWorld

The Breast Cancer Research Foundation BCRF held its annual Symposium and Awards Luncheon today at the New York Hilton Midtown. The annual event recognized more than 300 BCRF-funded scientist…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:16PM

“You Mean to Do Me Harm”—Four Superb Actors Expose Our Obsessions, at S.F. Playhouse by Bdhorwitz

Christopher Chen, Bill English Pit Techies against Redwoods by Barry David Horwitz Ben drops an “innocent” remark at a cocktail party about a camping trip/date in long ago college days, …

SOURCE: Theatrius at 10:14PM

Theater Review: Elaine May Keeps It Together While Falling Apart in The Waverly Gallery by Sara Holdren

There’s both a lot and very little happening in Kenneth Lonergan’s The Waverly Gallery. The “lot” is contextual: The 86-year-old comedy dynamo Elaine May is returning to Broadway for…

SOURCE: Vulture at 10:00PM

Review: An exquisite blend of humor and sorrow in ‘The Waverly Gallery’ by Charles Isherwood

To laugh or to cry? That mostly theoretical cliché becomes a matter of actual, uncomfortable urgency as you watch the superlative Broadway revival of “The Waverly Gallery,” Kenneth Lone…

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The Waverly Gallery review at Golden Theatre, New York – ‘poignant and deeply human’ by Mark Shenton

Comedy and writing legend Elaine May, now 85, returns to Broadway for the first time in well over half a century to

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:00PM
Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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Ariana Grande reveals 'the absolute love of my life' by Usa Today, Cydney Henderson, Usa Today

Nearly a month after calling off her engagement to Pete Davidson, the singer revealed "the absolute love of my life" – her pet pig, Piggy Smallz.      &n…

SOURCE: USA Today at 09:53PM

Today on Broadway: Friday, October 26, 2018 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Reviews are in for “The Waverly Gallery,” Rudin’s Shows are Swapping Theaters, and Michelle Williams to Join “Once on this Island” “Today on Broad…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 09:52PM

The Waverly Gallery: Real Talk With Kenneth Lonergan by Melissa Rose Bernardo

★★★★ The inimitable Elaine May makes her long-awaited Broadway return in a revival of Kenneth Lonergan’s wonderfully unsentimental memory play The post The Waverly Gallery: Real Ta…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 09:50PM

The Waverly Gallery: Lonergan’s Memory Play, Slim But Heartbreaking by Jesse Oxfeld

★★★★ Elaine May is the perfect center of this very New York-y revival about aging and family The post The Waverly Gallery: Lonergan’s Memory Play, Slim But Heartbreaking appear…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 09:45PM

Review of ‘A Lovely Sunday for Creve Couer’ by Mark Dundas Wood

Like his breakthrough 1944 play The Glass Menagerie, Tennessee Williams’ A Lovely Sunday for Creve Couer (1979) is set in a humble St. Louis apartment in the 1930s. It’s another of the m…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 09:24PM

The Miranda Family and Hispanic Federation Announce Puerto Rico Coffee Sector Initiative by BroadwayWorld

The Hispanic Federation, together with the Miranda Family, today announced the launch of a five-year initiative to revitalize Puerto Rico's coffee sector. The founding partners include Hispa…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:18PM

Lewiston/Clarkston: A Western Landscape, Majestic and Tragic by Elysa Gardner

★★★★★ Samuel D. Hunter surveys the America we still don't know well enough in his beautiful, haunting two-part play The post Lewiston/Clarkston: A Western Landscape, Majestic and T…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 09:00PM
Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Lewiston/Clarkston: Westward Ho! 200 Years Later by Steven Suskin

★★★★ Two separate but thematically related plays by Samuel D. Hunter make for a uniquely special dramatic event The post Lewiston/Clarkston: Westward Ho! 200 Years Later appeared fir…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 08:55PM

Read the Reviews for Kenneth Lonergan's The Waverly Gallery on Broadway by Cleo Aukland

The play, starring Elaine May, Lucas Hedges, Joan Allen, Michael Cera, and David Cromer, opened October 25 at the John Golden Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:46PM

Broadway Review: Kenneth Lonergan’s ‘The Waverly Gallery’ With Lucas Hedges by Gordon Cox

In 1989, Greenwich Village was still the kind of place where a nice old lady like Gladys Green could own and operate an art gallery for unknown artists who never sold a painting to impoveris…

SOURCE: Variety at 08:33PM

Review Roundup: What Did Critics Think of Elaine May In THE WAVERLY GALLERY On Broadway? by Review Roundups

The legendary Elaine May makes her official return to Broadway tonight in The Waverly Gallery

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:12PM

‘The Waverly Gallery’: Kenneth Lonergan, Lucas Hedges, Michael Cera & Elaine May Paint A Tour De Force – Broadway Review by Greg Evans

Kenneth Lonergan, along with his Manchester by the Sea discovery Lucas Hedges and Lobby Hero star Michael Cera, team with the astonishing Elaine May and Joan Allen for The Waverly Gallery, …

SOURCE: Deadline at 08:00PM

'Waverly Gallery' on Broadway with Elaine May and Michael Cera: We all must come face to face with age by Chris Jones

The 86-year-old Elaine May — who last appeared on Broadway 52 years ago in a show that ran for about 30 seconds — is gifted with a face formed in the shape of a smile. And anyone who rem…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 08:00PM
Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Review: The Waverly Gallery. Elaine May thrills in her return to Broadway by Jonathan Mandell

Elaine May is back on a Broadway stage after more than 50 years, and making the most of it in The Waverly Gallery, Kenneth Lonergan’s meticulously observed, funny and sad play about a woma…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 07:48PM

Theater community rallies behind the Drama Book Shop by Caitlin Huston

The theater community is reaching out to support the Drama Book Shop after a rent increase has priced the store out of its current location. Lin-Manuel Miranda stopped by the store Thursday …

SOURCE: Broadway.News Subscription at 07:48PM

Magic Time!: ‘The Fall’ at Studio Theatre by John Stoltenberg

There is so much to be blown away by in The Fall, the powerful and thrilling performance piece devised and performed by seven South African students. Their majestic musicality, their propuls…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 07:40PM

The Waverly Gallery with Elaine May, Lucas Hedges: Pics, Review by Jonathan Mandell

Elaine May is back on a Broadway stage after more than 50 years, and making the most of it in The Waverly Gallery, Kenneth Lonergan’s meticulously observed, funny and sad play about a woma…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 07:31PM

THE NICETIES - Talkin' Broadway's Review by Marc Miller

So once upon a time, kids, there was this play called Oleanna. Mid-career David Mamet, it opened off-Broadway in 1992 and immediately caused a ruckus, both on its own merits and in light of …

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 07:17PM

The Waverly Gallery by Sandi Durell

    by Michael Bracken   “Listen, it’s no fun to get old.” So Howard (David Cromer) tells his mother-in-law, Gladys (Elaine May), in The Waverly Gallery, currently in re…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 07:16PM

The most magnificent monsters on Broadway by Michael Riedel

Just in time for Halloween, there’s no shortage of monsters and villains lurking around Shubert Alley. My Tony for Best Baddie goes to Mr. Muldoon, the sinister IRA boss in Jez Butterworth…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 07:15PM

Breaking: HILLARY AND CLINTON To Play Broadway's Golden Theatre; KING LEAR Will Now Reign At The Cort by Alexa Criscitiello

It was announced today that Hillary and Clinton,the new play by Tony AwardnomineeLucas Hnath, starring award-winning actors Laurie MetcalfandJohn Lithgow, has found its home on Broadway at t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:06PM

Broadway musical 'Wicked' turns 15 with a party by Mark Kennedy / Associated Press

"Wicked" celebrates its 15th anniversary with a Halloween-themed TV special starring original stars Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 07:00PM
Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Photo Flash: First Look At Megan Hilty, Josh Radnor, and More in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld has a first look at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts' semi-staged concert production of Alan Menken and Howard Ashman's Little Shop of Horrors, helmed by dire…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:59PM

What’s closing in London Theatre this month? (November 2018)

Brexit news got you down? Take your mind off Theresa May and spend your free time the right way with one or more of these last-minute West End shows!

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 06:32PM

‘King Lear’ to play Cort Theatre, ‘Hillary and Clinton’ at Golden by Caitlin Huston

Producer Scott Rudin has changed the location of “King Lear,” which was previously announced to play the Golden Theatre. On Thursday, he announced that “King Lear” wi…

SOURCE: Broadway.News Subscription at 06:21PM

New York City’s Drama Book Shop: Movin’ Out by American Theatre Editors

The beloved theatre bookstore, priced out of Times Square, plans a move to a new space in early 2019.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 06:08PM

I Interview Playwrights Part 1009: Caroline Macon by Adam Szymkowicz

Caroline (Caro) Macon Hometown: Carrollton, Texas Current Town: Chicago, Illinois Q:  What are you working on now? A:  A few things! A children's play called How to Grow a…

SOURCE: ADAM SZYMKOWICZ at 06:06PM

The Beauty Queen of Leenane by Lara Altunian

[adrotate group=”2″] The post The Beauty Queen of Leenane appeared first on STAGE RAW - ARTS IN L.A. - SERVED FRESH.

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Exclusive Video: Watch Becky Gulsvig Perform 'Me And The Sky' and More Highlights from COME FROM AWAY on Tour by BroadwayWorld TV

BroadwayWorld has an exclusive first look at Come From Away on Tour Check out the video below The touring production of Come From Away stars Kevin Carolan Disney's Newsies, Harter Clingman P…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:04PM

Marianne Elliott's West End COMPANY To Record Revival Cast Recording by BroadwayWorld

It has just been reported that the Marianne Elliott's acclaimed West End revival of Stephen Sondheim's Company is aiming to record an official cast recording of the production in November. T…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:04PM

Possession: An American Serial Killer by Lara Altunian

The post Possession: An American Serial Killer appeared first on STAGE RAW - ARTS IN L.A. - SERVED FRESH.

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‘Vox Lux’ trailer: Natalie Portman gives Lady Gaga a run for her money as a extravagant pop star [WATCH] by Daniel Montgomery

It’s a Hollywood cliche that all actors secretly want to be rock stars and all rock stars secretly want to be actors. Well, this season we’re seeing a little bit of both. Grammy-…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 06:00PM
Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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AMERICAN SON Partners with the Opportunity Agenda by BroadwayWorld

The producers of American Son on Broadway, in an effort led by Kerry Washington, are proud to announce a partnership with The Opportunity Agenda, a social justice communication lab.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:59PM

Exclusive Photos: Get A First Look At COME FROM AWAY On Tour by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld has an exclusive first look at COME FROM AWAY on Tour

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:56PM

Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Daphne Rubin-Vega by Broadway.com

Daphne Rubin-Vegas stops by Broadway.com HQ to chat about her podcast, The Horror of Dolores Roach, and more with Paul Wontorek.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:54PM

Carol Hall, ‘The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas’ Composer Dies by Rachel Yang

Caroll Hall, who composed and wrote the music for the Broadway musical “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas,” died Oct. 11 in New York City, her publicist announced. Hall had bee…

SOURCE: Variety at 05:53PM

Five Burning Questions with The Horror of Dolores Roach Star Daphne Rubin-Vega

Daphne Rubin-Vega talks about reviving her incredible solo show Empanada Loca as the hot new podcast The Horror of Dolores Roach.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 05:21PM

Review: ‘Illyria, or What You Will’ by Avant Bard by Bob Ashby

Illyria is fabulous, darlings. The clothes are to die for. The décor is out of its 1980s mind. The music is as eclectic as it is electric. And plot elements and characters drawn from Twelft…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 05:16PM

Michelle T. Williams from Destiny’s Child to Join Once On This Island by Mark A. Robinson

The Tony-winning Best Revival of 2018, Once On This Island, will soon be joined by a member of the popular band Destiny’s Child. Michelle T. Williams, will make her return to Broadway in t…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 05:14PM

First Look at the Come From Away National Tour by Hannah Vine

Andrew Samonsky, Megan McGinnis, Christine Toy Johnson, and more star in the tour, which continues in Seattle.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:12PM

Unsung Movie MVPs: From ‘A Star Is Born’ to ‘Bohemian Rhapsody,’ most valuable pets elevate potential 2019 Best Picture bait by Susan Wloszczyna

Remember Uggie, the super-talented Jack Russell  Terrier from “The Artist,” a silent film that would claim 2011’s Best Picture Oscar?  The pup sadly went to that big dog park in the …

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 05:00PM
Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Watch Sneak Peek of HBO’s The Emperor's Newest Clothes, Featuring Songs by William Finn by Andrew Gans

The animated take on Hans Christian Andersen's classic children's tale features the voices of Alan Alda, Jeff Daniels, and Alison Pill.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:58PM

VIDEO: Watch THE PROM Dance Through First Broadway Preview! by BroadwayWorld

The cast of The Prom has their dancing shoes at the ready Previews are currently underwayat the Longacre Theatre, where the new musical opens on Thursday, November 15, 2018. Below, watch fro…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:54PM

Review: ‘Actually’ by Theater J at Arena Stage by Beatrice Loayza

The idea of sexual consent might seem simple: no means stop and yes means carry on. In practice, however, nothing could be further from the truth. The predicaments stemming from this issue t…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 04:52PM

‘American Son,’ Opportunity Agenda Partner to Raise Awareness on Social Justice Issues by Brent Lang

The producers of Broadway’s “American Son” are partnering with the Opportunity Agenda to raise awareness about social justice issues. The effort is led by the show’s …

SOURCE: Variety at 04:50PM

Backstage at Pretty Woman with Samantha Barks, Episode 7: Got a Package! by Broadway.com

Pretty Woman star Samantha Barks is gearing up for Halloween with a special package.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:48PM

Looking Back on the Magic of Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again’s ‘Super Trouper’ Sequence by Ryan McPhee

As the movie musical is released in stores and digitally, the stars discuss filming the joyous finale.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:42PM

theartsdesk Q&A: Theatre Producer Elyse Dodgson by James.woodall

ELYSE DODGSON RIP The unsung heroine of new theatre in translation talks about her unique careerRemembering the unsung heroine of new theatre in translation, who has died aged 73 The Royal C…

SOURCE: theartsdesk.com at 04:42PM

Ariana Grande to perform at Golden 1 Center

Ariana Grande announced her “Sweetener” world tour on Twitter on Thursday, and it features a stop at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento. Ariana Grande world tour Grande is set to … Clic…

SOURCE: The Sacramento Bee at 04:40PM

Velocity, Celebration of Celtic Dance, Will Play New Victory Theater by Andrew Gans

James Devine and David Geaney's production will begin performances November 16.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:33PM

Review: Illyria, or What You Will, a wildly imaginative Twelfth Night by Steven McKnight

The challenge of finding a fresh take on any play by The Bard has foiled many an artist, but Avant Bard joyfully clears that hurdle with Illyria, or What You Will, a clever reimagining of Tw…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 04:32PM

Judy Collins to Receive Joe’s Pub 2019 Vanguard Award and Residency by Ruthie Fierberg

The Grammy-winning folk singer kicks off a year of performances beginning February 4.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:31PM

This is the only 'Hello, Dolly!' you'll ever need to see by Chris Jones

Before we get into Betty Buckley as compared with Bette Midler, trains and parades passing by, Sunday clothes to be put on, galloping waiters and all the rest of that glorious Broadway mishe…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 04:30PM

Review: Edge of Life (Inglis Hall Productions) by Lauren Emily Whalen

With Edge of Life, playwright Joel Z. Cornfield penned a hospital dramedy in tribute to two family members who succumbed to death in different ways. But rather than a tribute to the dying, …

SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 04:04PM
Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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SUMMER: THE DONNA SUMMER MUSICAL Will Soon Be Available for Licensing! by BroadwayWorld

Theatrical licensor Broadway Licensing has acquired the performance rights to Summer The Donna Summer Musical.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:48PM

Destiny's Child's Michelle Williams Will Join the Cast of ONCE ON THIS ISLAND by BroadwayWorld

Once On This Island announced today that the Grammy Award-winning artist and Destiny's Child singer Michelle T. Williams will return to Broadway as Erzulie in the Tony Award winning Best Rev…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:48PM

BWW TV: Travel Back to Oz with New Highlights of WICKED on Broadway! by BroadwayWorld TV

On October 30, 2003, a little show called Wicked opened at the Gershwin Theatre... the rest is history. Let us be glad Let us be grateful and rejoycify that it is still around a whopping 15 …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:48PM

HBO to Premiere THE EMPEROR'S NEWEST CLOTHES with Original Songs by FALSETTOS' William Finn by TV News Desk

A classic Hans Christian Andersen fable gets a colorful, music-filled makeover this November when THE EMPEROR'S NEWEST CLOTHES is reimagined as a playful animated special for today's childre…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:48PM

BWW TV Exclusive: SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE Cast Blows the Roof Off of Broadway Sessions! by Ben Cameron

The cast of the Off Broadway revival of Smokey Joes Cafe came to Broadway Sessions recently and blew the roof off The Laurie Beechman Theatre. These guys and gals have some of the best voice…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:48PM

Photo Flash: First Look at ROCK OF AGES National Tour by BroadwayWorld

ROCK OF AGESofficially opensTONIGHT, October 25th, at the Boch Center Wang Theatre in Boston. Additional tour stops are planned across the country throughout the 2018-19 season. Get a first …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:48PM

Destiny's Child's Michelle Williams to Join the Cast of Tony-Winning Once On This Island by Andy Lefkowitz

Michelle Williams is returning to Broadway. The singer who rose to fame with the group Destiny's Child will take on the role of Erzulie in the celebrated Broadway revival of Once On This…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:42PM

Papier-Mâché Eyeballs, Go-Go Dancers, Secret Passwords: A Look at The Eyeslicer by Max Cea

You might discover the next wave of great independent filmmakers at a marquee film festival. Or you might discover them at a Kansas City porn theater, where papier-mâché–eyeba…

SOURCE: Vulture at 03:32PM

Bracing new works from San Francisco Ballet’s Unbound Festival by Alexander C. Kafka

A meditation on the arc of a lifetime. A message piece about soul-eroding communication technology. A frenetic exploration of Jung’s notion of male and female psychic elements. Such was th…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 03:24PM

Shari Pine Brings “From Crayons To Perfume: Songs Chicks Are Made Of” to Pangea on Saturday, October 27th

Thank heaven for little girls, says the song… or in this case—chicks! Shari Pine thoughtfully delivers songs from her “color-within-the-lines years,” contemplating the innocence of y…

SOURCE: NiteLifeExchange at 03:22PM

Destiny's Child Michelle T. Williams Returns to Broadway in Once On This Island by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning revival continues at Circle in the Square Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:18PM

Off-Broadway Uncle Vanya Extends at Hunter College by Mark Peikert

The new adaptation from playwright Richard Nelson began performances September 7.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:16PM

Anastasia National Tour, Starring Lila Coogan, Celebrates Opening Night in Schenectady by Hannah Vine

The Broadway adaptation of the 1997 animated film celebrated its opening night October 23 in Schenectady, New York.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:08PM

Rehearsals Begin for Signature's Revival of Lynn Nottage's Fabulation, or The Re-Education of Undine by Hannah Vine

The two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright kicks off her residency at the theatre this fall with her 2004 play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:04PM
Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Ariana Grande Announces ‘Sweetener’ World Tour Dates by Margeaux Sippell

Ariana Grande today announced the initial run of dates for her “Sweetener” world tour, promoting her chart-topping latest album of the same name. The first leg of The Sweetener…

SOURCE: Variety at 02:48PM

VIDEO: Watch a Sneak Peak of THE GOLDBERGS' Broadway Tribute Episode by BroadwayWorld TV

The Goldbergs' Executive Producer Adam F. Goldberg will show his love of Broadway when he puts 'Fiddler on the Roof' in the spotlight in the show's annual Broadway tribute episode, airing on…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:42PM

The Jimmy Awards to Celebrate This Year's Rising Stars on June 24th by BroadwayWorld

The Broadway League announces that the 11th annualJIMMYAWARDSwill take place onMonday, June 24, 2019 at 730pmat the Minskoff Theatre,200 West 45th Streetin Manhattan.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:42PM

Lynn Nottage's Fabulation, or the Re-Education of Undine Adds One Week to Upcoming Signature Run by Andy Lefkowitz

A one-week extension has been announced for Fabulation, or the Re-Education of Undine, a new work by two-time Pulitzer winner Lynn Nottage, appearing at off-Broadway's Signature The…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:42PM

Date Set for 11th Annual Jimmy Awards, Celebrating the Best in High School Talent by Andy Lefkowitz

Mark your calendar! The Broadway League has announced that the 11th annual Jimmy Awards will take place on June 24, 2019 at 7:30pm at the Minskoff Theatre. High school students from across …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:42PM

Jordan Peterson’s ideas — and their antithesis — converge in Theory at Tarragon Theatre by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

The play is acutely topical, even though it’s been in development for nine years, writes Karen Fricker.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 02:41PM

Fringe Review James Franco and Me. The show Franco’s lawyers didn’t want. by Jonathan Mandell

Last year, James Franco’s lawyers sent a cease-and-desist letter to a theater that was going to present Kevin Broccoli’s play “James Franco and Me,” insisting they stop marketing the…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 02:41PM

Ariana Grande proves she's moving on from break-up, announces ‘Sweetener’ world tour by Usa Today, Erin Jensen, Usa Today

Ariana Grande is moving on from Pete Davidson and out onto the open road. The singer announced a world tour for her new album "Sweetener" Thursday.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 02:30PM

11th Annual Jimmy Awards Set for June 2019 at the Minskoff Theatre by Andrew Gans

Students from across the country will compete for the National High School Musical Theatre Awards.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:27PM

Lynn Nottage's Fabulation, or The Re-Education of Undine Extends at Signature by Olivia Clement

The revival, starring Cherise Boothe and directed by Lileana Blain-Cruz, will play an additional week Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:19PM

Faction of Fools and WSC Avant Bard offer zany Shakespeare by Celia Wren

Robust interpretations of “Henry V,” “Illyria, or What You Will.”

SOURCE: Washington Post at 02:06PM
Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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BWW Interview: A Fresh Canvas- Alfred Molina & Alfred Enoch Get Ready to Bring RED to the Big Screen; In Cinemas 11/7! by Nicole Rosky

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, the critically acclaimed production of John Logan's Red with Alfred Molina and Alfred Enoch will be screened in selected cinemas across the UK and North…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:36PM

VIDEO: John Leguizamo Heads to Netflix in Trailer for LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS by Stage Tube

John Leguizamo won't rest until every moron becomes less of a moron. Latin History for Morons comes to Netflix November 5th.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:36PM

One Fine Day! Beautiful Celebrates 2,000 Performances on Broadway by Caitlin Moynihan

Beautiful: The Carole King Musical has felt the Earth move under its feet for 2,000 performances at Broadway's Stephen Sondheim Theatre. Based on the life of Grammy winner Carole King, B…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:36PM

The Broadway.com Show: Michael Urie, Harvey Fierstein & More Talk Bringing Torch Song's Family Back to Broadway by Broadway.com

Harvey Fierstein, Michael Urie and the cast of Torch Song discuss bringing the play back to Broadway and what it means to be a family.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:36PM

This Week in LA Theatre by Julio Martinez

By Julio Martinez IN THE NEWS Tracey Paleo, founder of Gia On The Move, will join special guests at the Los Angeles Better Lemon’s Meet The Critics II Panel in a discussion of …

SOURCE: thisstage.la at 01:34PM

Cracking the Code: Tony Winner Lindsay Mendez Shares Insight Into Her Characters from Carousel, Dogfight, Wicked & Godspell

Tony winner Lindsay Mendez shares character insights and performance advice about four major roles from her resume.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 01:32PM

A Foreseeable Future: A Review of In the Canyon at Jackalope Theatre by Emma Couling

The world premiere of Calamity West's generation-spanning epic at Jackalope Theatre is a definitive example of the bold work the company is best known for.

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

Theater Review: HELLO, DOLLY! (National Tour) by Lawrence Bommer

IT ONLY TAKES A MUSICAL To start with, let’s agree to never say “Goodbye, Dolly.” Thornton Wilder’s genius for the common touch isn’t just a golden legacy in Our Town or The Ski…

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 01:23PM

London Theater Review: Martin McDonagh’s ‘A Very Very Very Dark Matter’ by Gordon Cox

Hans Christian Andersen had his secrets. By day, a revered children’s writer — the Greatest of Danes; by night, a repressed brothel habitué. Whitewashed as his legacy has been, it�…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:08PM

Broadway Licensing Picks Up Rights to Summer: The Donna Summer Musical and Gettin’ the Band Back Together by Ryan McPhee

The theatrical firm has acquired worldwide stock and amateur licensing for the two Broadway titles.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:05PM

If you like audience participation, you’ll like ‘The Fever.’ Otherwise maybe not. by Peter Marks

Woolly Mammoth brings an interactive off-Broadway show about community.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 01:04PM

‘Scorchingly brilliant’: DEATH OF A SALESMAN – Manchester ★★★★ by Kristy Stott

Sarah Frankcom steps up to direct Arthur Miller’s masterpiece Death of a Salesman and the result is scorchingly brilliant production which shoots straight into the heart of a modern-day au…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PM

The Return of Tante Fritzi’s Splendidly Queer Weimar Berlin Cabaret at Pangea by Sandi Durell

    By Myra Chanin   Jeremy Lawrence, best known for creating and starring in several one-man shows which explore Tennessee Williams’ persona in the playwright’s own word…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 01:00PM
Thursday, October 25, 2018 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Tap Dogs/Medusa — blokey hoofers and Jasmin Vardimon’s meandering mythology

Two contrasting shows at London’s Peacock Theatre and Sadler’s Wells

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The Hired Man musical to be revived next year by Georgia Snow

Howard Goodall’s musical The Hired Man is being revived at the Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch next year, it has been announced. The musical,

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:37PM

The True (Fact-Checked) Story of the New Amsterdam Theatre’s ‘Ghost’ by Ruthie Fierberg

This podcast episode of You Must Remember This dives into the death of Hollywood starlet and Follies girl Olive Thomas.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36PM

LISTEN HERE FIRST: Kristin Chenoweth’s Best of Broadway Playlist by Iris Chan

In 2003, Kristin Chenoweth’s star turn in Wicked catapulted her to Broadway superstardom. Now, to celebrate Wicked’s record-breaking 15th anniversary, she’s curated a Spotify playlist …

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 12:35PM

What Did Critics Think of A Very Very Very Dark Matter at the Bridge Theatre in London? by Cleo Aukland

The new play, starring Jim Broadbent as Hans Christian Andersen, opened October 24.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:34PM

Elaine May Returns to Broadway as The Waverly Gallery Makes Main-Stem Premiere by Andy Lefkowitz

The Waverly Gallery, the acclaimed 1999 Pulitzer-finalist play by Oscar winner Kenneth Lonergan, opens its first Broadway engagement on October 25 at the Golden Theatre. Obie winner Lila Neu…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:33PM

The First Time Watching Wicked's New 15th Anniversary Trailer, Told in 15 GIFs by Eric King

Wicked's 15th Anniversary is blessing us with so much content, ladies! On October 31, the hit musical will celebrate 15 years on Broadway. That's 6,263 performances at the …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:33PM

Lin-Manuel Miranda Does His Part for the Drama Book Shop by BroadwayWorld

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, the historic Drama Book Shop will leave its 40th Street home because of recent rent escalations. Lin-Manuel Miranda is going everything he can to make s…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:32PM

Melissa Errico Prepares to Release a 'Sublime' New Sondheim Album - Five Things You Need to Know! by Paul Smith

From Sunday in the Park With George to Do I Hear a Waltz, Melissa Errico has experience singing the music and lyrics of theatre legend Stephen Sondheim. Now, her album Sondheim Sublime boast…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:32PM

In rehearsal: The Royal Ballet’s La Bayadère by Robin Johnson

Featuring one of the most demanding sequences in classic ballet, The Royal Ballet's production of La Bayadère begins performances next week. The post In rehearsal: The Royal Ballet’s…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 12:31PM

Alexandra Billings, Kate Bornstein, Will Davis, More Join Trans Visibility Panel by Olivia Clement

The discussion, presented by MTC, will follow the November 4 matinee performance of The Nap on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:16PM

What’s international director Ethan McSweeny doing in small town Staunton, VA? by Tim Treanor

– Ethan McSweeny’s been handed the keys to the American Shakespeare Center. Here’s what he plans to do with them. – How the Job Found the Man He knew of the place, but he…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 12:12PM

Film Review: Stop and Smell (and Watch) the Corn — Fred Wiseman Slows Down in “Monrovia, Indiana” by David D’arcy

While nothing happens, there’s an understated splendor in all that’s uneventful here, so much so that I didn’t want to miss any of it.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 12:12PM

Casting announced for UK tour of Ishy Din’s Approaching Empty by Giverny Masso

Casting has been announced for Kiln Theatre, Tamasha and Live Theatre’s production of Approaching Empty. Ishy Din’s play, which is set in

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:09PM

Five Questions for PUBLIQuartet by Guest Author

PUBLIQuartet is not a typical string quartet. Violinists Curtis Stewart and Jannina Norpoth, violist Nick Revel, and cellist Amanda Gookin make up this unique ensemble dedicated to improvisi…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:05PM

‘Entertaining, funny & heartwarming’: THE MIDNIGHT GANG – Chichester Festival Theatre ★★★★★ by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

David Walliams has an incredible talent of telling stories of normal, everyday children who achieve remarkable things in the face of adversity, with a fair amount of gross humour and giggles…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PM

Watch Waitress Star Nicolette Robinson Perform the Musical’s ’A Soft Place to Land’ by Ryan McPhee

Robinson sings the Sara Bareilles tune in the new dressing room music video.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM

19 Broadway-Inspired Costumes for Halloween by Ruthie Fierberg

Cheap and simple ideas for theatre fans—whether you’re going solo or as a group.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM
Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Birmingham arts companies braced for further cuts in 2019/20 by Giverny Masso

Arts organisations in Birmingham could face significant cuts for the third time in four years, despite a commitment from the council to

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:59AM

Industry Ticket Offers by Bt

Scientific Method - Rivendell Theatre, 5779 North Ridge Ave. is offering $20 Industry Tickets to Thursday and Fridays 8PM performances through November 23rd . Must provide proof of industry …

SOURCE: Collective Leverage at 11:54AM

Ballet Black and Freed team up for ‘historic’ range of pointe shoes for non-white dancers by Georgia Snow

Pointe shoes for black, Asian and minority ethnic ballet dancers are being made in the UK for the first time, in what

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:49AM

Intimate Exchanges by Carey

Originally published in American Theatre magazine View this story online Adam Noble had been teaching an advanced scene study class for just one month when he faced a startling encounter wit…

SOURCE: Carey Purcell at 11:45AM

What theater festivals, grants, and awards can learn from college applications.

I talk to a lot of emerging writers who are eager to get their shows produced or to just get a Producer to read their script (I put a few tips on how to do that in my new “Whiteboard W…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:45AM

New Playbill Newsletter Delivers Latest Theatre Job Listings to Your Inbox by Logan Culwell-Block

Sent twice weekly, the free email newsletter keeps you up to date on who's currently hiring in the theatre industry across the country.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

75th Annual Theatre World Awards Sets June 2019 Date by Andrew Gans

Peter Filichia will once again host the annual ceremony spotlighting debut performances on or Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:37AM

Pop-up Viking-themed immersive venue planned for York by Giverny Masso

Planning permission is being sought to build a Viking-themed immersive theatre in a car park in York city centre. The project would

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:37AM

Avenue Q Originals Ann Harada & Jordan Gelber Will Reunite in Paper Mill's Holiday Inn by Andy Lefkowitz

Ann Harada and Jordan Gelber, the original Christmas Eve and Brian of the Tony-winning musical Avenue Q, will take the stage together again this winter as Louise and Danny in Paper Mill Play…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:36AM

Washington Stage Guild Founder Ann Norton Steps Down as Executive Director. Steven Carpenter Named Associate Artistic Director by News Desk

The Washington Stage Guild announced the stepping-down of Executive Director Ann Norton, one of WSG’s Founding Members. Norton’s 32 years in leadership roles helped nurture the WSG into …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:36AM

Paige Faure, Ann Harada, Jordan Gelber, and More Set For Paper Mill's HOLIDAY INN by BroadwayWorld

Paper Mill Playhouse Mark S. Hoebee-Producing Artistic Director, recipient of the Regional Theatre Tony Award, is proud to announce casting and creative team for Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn,…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:33AM

BWW TV: Nicolette Robinson Finds a Soft Place to Land in New WAITRESS Music Video! by BroadwayWorld TV

Nicolette Robinson, currently starring as Jenna in the hit Broadway musical Waitress, has just released a music video forSoft Place to Land. Check it out below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:33AM

Photos: Tina Turner Announces TINA: The Tina Turner Musical in Germany by BroadwayWorld

Casting and production dates have been announced for TINA The Tina Turner Musical in Germany

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:33AM

A Week of WICKED: Six Glindas Ham it Up to Sing 'Popular' by BroadwayWorld TV

While we await the big night, BroadwayWorld is counting down with a week of flashbacks from Wicked past. Below, watch assix Glindas Carrie St. Louis,Kara Lindsay,Jenni Barber,Tiffany Haas,Ka…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:32AM

Exclusive Photos: ANASTASIA on Tour Celebrates Opening Night by BroadwayWorld

The National Tour of Anastasia had its official opening night in Schenectady, New York earlier this month and BroadwayWorld has an exclusive look inside their opening night cast party

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:32AM

Broadway Weekly Buying Guide, Presented by SeatGeek: October 25, 2018 by Bww Special

Looking to buy last minute tickets to a Broadway show Don't know what to see Trying to find a theater

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:32AM

Mike Birbiglia's THE NEW ONE Begins Performances Tonight by BroadwayWorld

The Broadway engagement of Mike Birbiglia's The New One, directed by Seth Barrish, begins performances tomorrow, Thursday, October 25, at the Cort Theatre138 West 48th Street. The production…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:32AM

Theatre World Awards Announced for Monday, June 3rd, 2019 by BroadwayWorld

Save the Date The Theatre World Awards announcedtodaythe landmark 75th Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony will take place on Monday evening, June 3, 2019 beginning at 700 p.m.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:32AM

What Makes Incidental Music Different From a Musical Score? by Ruthie Fierberg

Tony-nominated composer Stanley Silverman talks about writing music for plays, including memories of Paul Simon’s The Capeman.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM

Paines Plough chair Caro Newling to step down by Georgia Snow

Caro Newling is to step down as the chair of new writing theatre company Paines Plough after nine years. The theatre producer

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:30AM

Can Bradley Cooper (‘A Star is Born’) become latest actor to receive Oscar nomination for directing? by Jeffrey Kare

As the latest remake of “A Star is Born” continues to do well at the box office and with critics (it currently sits at 90% on Rotten Tomatoes), Bradley Cooper is on track to earn four O…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 11:30AM

16 recommended Chicago shows to see right now

"A Shayna Maidel" ✭✭✭✭ Barbara Lebow's 1980s play "A Shayna Maidel" is a much richer work than I ever realized, especially in director Vanessa Stalling's exquisitely acted production…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 11:30AM

Meet Hello, Dolly! Tour Stars Nic Rouleau and Jess LeProtto by Andrew Gans

The national tour of the Tony-winning revival is led by Tony winner Betty Buckley as Dolly Gallagher Levi.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:29AM

Seattle Public Theater Wins 6 Gregory Awards by American Theatre Editors

Other notable winners included the creators and producers of 'Dragon Lady' at Intiman Theatre.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:28AM

Token Theatre Friends BONUS: Daniel Alexander Jones Is Back in ‘Black Light’ by American Theatre Editors

The singer/songwriter talks about his musical 'Black Light,' currently running through the end of the year Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:26AM

Samuel D. Hunter’s Lewiston/Clarkston Opens at Rattlestick October 25 by Olivia Clement

The two plays are performed together in a single evening, with a meal served in between shows.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM

Freaky Friday Is Fun For Kids, But Resonating For Adults by Bill Hirschman

Put aside your expectations that the musical Freaky Friday is going to be yet another manipulative Disney raid on its popular film titles, designed primarily for those who fondly recall one …

SOURCE: Florida Theater On Stage at 11:12AM

‘There is clearly a deep affection for this play’: The WIPERS TIMES – Arts Theatre by Shanine Salmon

As the centenary commemorations of World War I draw to a close it seems fitting that Nick Newman and Ian Hislop’s The Wipers Times returns to the Arts Theatre.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM
Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Don’t Play This New Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Song for Any Aspiring Lawyers by Devon Ivie

Hey, you. Yes, you! You know anyone going into the law profession? Like, human rights, environmental, immigration, a small-time firm in Albuquerque? Do ‘em a solid and make them watch the …

SOURCE: Vulture at 10:57AM

A beautiful reminder of why I chose this life by Fountaintheatre

by Simon Levy Our acclaimed production of Chaim Potok’s The Chosen, adapted by Aaron Posner and Chaim Potok, was a wonderful success at the Oshman Family Jewish Community Center Taube Kore…

SOURCE: intimateexcellent.wordpress.com at 10:47AM

Hayden Tee Steps Into West End's Matilda as Miss Trunchbull in Latest Photos by Hannah Vine

The long-running London production welcomed new cast members this September.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:38AM

Watch Scenes From London Hit Everybody's Talking About Jamie, Headed to Movie Theatres by Andrew Gans

The acclaimed musical will be screened in cinemas nationwide in November.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33AM

Marin Mazzie's Life Will Be Celebrated Today at the Gershwin Theatre by BroadwayWorld

A celebration of the life and Broadway legacy of Marin Mazzie will take place at the Gershwin Theatre today, October 25th, beginning at 130pm, for friends, family and the theatre community. …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:24AM

Review Roundup: Critics Weigh In On Marianne Elliott's Gender-Swapped COMPANY by Review Roundups

Company just opened at the Gielgud Theatre, directed byTony-nominated director, Marianne Elliott. The cast of Company includes Rosalie Craig as Bobbie, Patti LuPone as Joanne, Mel Giedroyc a…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:24AM

VIDEO: Watch Sarah Brightman's New Music Video For 'Sogni' by Stage Tube

Sarah Brightman released the music video for 'Sogni,' the first track off of her upcoming album, HYMN.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:19AM

Go Inside Beautiful’s 2000th Performance Celebration by Marc J. Franklin

The Tony Award-nominated musical, currently starring Abby Mueller, opened on Broadway January 12, 2014.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:19AM

‘One time someone was genuinely taken away in an ambulance’: Denim’s Crystal on The Reunion Tour at the Soho Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Love London Love Culture spoke to Denim’s Crystal about bringing The Reunion Tour to the Soho Theatre next month….

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00AM
Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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ABC’s The Goldbergs Will Spotlight Fiddler on the Roof in Upcoming Episode by Andrew Gans

The Broadway-themed episode will air October 31.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:51AM

Exclusive: Watch Sneak Peek of ABC’s The Goldbergs, Spotlighting Fiddler on the Roof by Andrew Gans

The Broadway-themed episode, featuring stage and screen star Ana Gasteyer, will air October 31.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:51AM

17 Comedic Monologues For Men by Kailey Hansen

Combat the stress of sifting through scripts with Theatre Nerds’ comprehensive collection of comedic monologues for actors. Whether you’re ready to own the audition room with a Shakespea…

SOURCE: theatrenerds.com at 09:50AM

Matilda The Musical celebrates 7th West End birthday! by Robin Johnson

As the witty Royal Shakespeare Company show enters its eight West End year, it's released a images of the latest Matilda The Musical cast in action The post Matilda The Musical celebrates 7t…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 09:45AM

Life of Marin Mazzie Celebrated October 25 at Broadway’s Gershwin Theatre by Andrew Gans

The beloved theatre veteran earned three Tony Award nominations throughout her illustrious Broadway career.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:44AM

GRACE NOTES: Thursday, October 25, 2018 by Susan Grace

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Verbatim Theatre As A Means Of Preserving History by Artsjournal1

As an example of Anna Deavere Smith- and Moisés Kaufman-style plays, assembled from eyewitness and participant testimony, as oral history documents, Richard Watts analyzes The Campaign, abo…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 09:34AM

Martin McDonagh’s A Very Very Very Dark Matter is a magnificent wild card of a show

Jim Broadbent and Phil Daniels star in this fabulistic new drama at London’s Bridge Theatre

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And Did Those Feet review at University of Bolton Stadium – ‘warm and witty’ by Chris Bartlett

First seen in 2007 and revived in 2010, this play written by Bolton Wanderers fans about the club’s near mythical FA Cup

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:29AM

THE GOLDBERGS to Perform FIDDLER ON THE ROOF For Annual Broadway Tribute Episode by TV News Desk

The Goldbergs' Executive Producer Adam F. Goldberg will show his love of Broadway when he puts Fiddler on the Roof in the spotlight in the show's annual Broadway tribute episode, airing on W…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:18AM

Photo Coverage: BEAUTIFUL Celebrates 2000 Performances On Broadway by Jennifer Broski

Last night, Beautiful The Carole King Musical celebrated 2000 performances on Broadway BroadwayWorld was there to celebrate the big day, and you can check out photos below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:18AM

Ranking Every ‘Simpsons’ Treehouse of Horror Segment, From Worst to First by Joshua Kurp

This article was originally published on October 31, 2011. It has been updated.The last year without a new “Treehouse of Horror” episode of The Simpsons was 1989, when Pet Sematary, Pupp…

SOURCE: Vulture at 09:05AM

‘A fairytale of human ugliness & evil’: A VERY VERY VERY DARK MATTER – Bridge Theatre ★★★ by Rev Stan

Martin McDonagh’s new play is a (very) dark fairytale with colonial undertones. Who else’s imagination could put Hans Christian Andersen (Jim Broadbent), a one-legged black pigmy woman c…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM
Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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“Hello, Dolly!” First National Tour at the Oriental Theatre by Bob Bullen

In a recent Chicago Tribune interview, the iconic Betty Buckley – who’s starring in the first national tour of Hello, Dolly! – told critic Chris Jones that even if she has to “put up…

SOURCE: Chicago Theatre Addict at 08:54AM

FEATURED SHOW: A Guide for the Homesick at Trafalgar Studios, ★★★★ reviews are in! by Featured Content

Ken Urban's A Guide for the Homesick received its European premiere last week at the West End's Trafalgar Studios. This "blisteringly intense evening" is "simultaneously warmly funny and dee…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:47AM

The Unreturning review – three generations search for home by Mark Fisher

Traverse, EdinburghAnna Jordan’s four-hander for Frantic Assembly, unfolding across time to tell parallel war stories, is performed with heart and focusA man is trying to cross the sea to …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:24AM

Larissa FastHorse on The Thanksgiving Play and More by Victoria Myers

The Thanksgiving Play, currently in previews at Playwrights Horizons, marks the New York debut of Larissa FastHorse and is believed to be the first time a play by a Native American has been …

SOURCE: The Interval at 08:14AM

BWW's On This Day - October 25, 2018

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on October 25 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:06AM

Carter Redwood, of the Hill District and CMU, builds career on his way back to City Theatre by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The actor whose screen work includes “Orange Is the New Black” stars as a teen in trouble in Dominique Morisseau’s “Pipeline.”

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 08:00AM

‘Full of friendship, laughs, emotion & nostalgia’: THE BAND – Touring & West End ★★★★ by Olivia Mitchell

Whether you're an avid fan of Take That, or you just know a few of the hit songs, get yourself along to The Band for a show full of friendship, laughs, emotion and nostalgia.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:00AM

Westwood's Crest Theater to be reborn as UCLA Nimoy Theater, an experimental performance space by Carolina A. Miranda

For years, Kristy Edmunds, director of UCLA’s Center for the Art of Performance, has cruised by the old Crest Theater on Westwood Boulevard on her way to and from work. “I’d go past th…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 08:00AM
Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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WATCH: The cast of Honour tell us about Joanna Murray-Smith’s ‘deep & complex’ drama by Featured Content

As Tiny Fires' revival of Joanna Murray-Smith's acclaimed drama Honour  begins its run at Park Theatre, the cast speak about why this hit play excites them. Watch the footage (below) then …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:13AM

#TBT: CD Review: OBCR: Something Rotten by JK

Okay, so this isn't too far back for a throwback, but roughly three and a half years ago, a rarity opened on Broadway: an original musical based on an original idea with a completely origina…

SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:12AM

West End stars to stage charity show at The Shard tonight by Robin Johnson

A number of West End stars will be performing songs from musical classics 800 feet above London tonight (25 October), in aid of children's charity Variety. The post West End stars to stage …

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 07:11AM

‘Entertaining & impeccably acted’: STORIES – National Theatre by Ian Foster

Ultimately, Stories might not necessarily be too profound or truly enlightening, but it does speak to the ways in which a plan for life can lead you most astray and I did find it entertainin…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM
Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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BBC puts TV arts coverage out to competitive tender by Georgia Snow

The BBC could outsource the making of its topical arts coverage, and has announced it will open a bidding process for its

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:43AM

“Ilana Glazer: The Generator Series (Night 3)” at Le Poisson Rouge, New York by Blouin Artinfo

Le Poisson Rouge, New York presents Ilana Glazer: The Generator Series (Night 3) with Susan Bysiewicz, Ari Berman, and Ana Maria Archila on October 30, 2018.“Generator is a movement inspir…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 06:38AM

Royal Court international director Elyse Dodgson dies aged 73 by Georgia Snow

The Royal Court’s international director, Elyse Dodgson, has died. Dodgson, who worked at the Royal Court for more than 30 years and

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:33AM

Cassie Kinoshi named Cameron Mackintosh resident composer by Matthew Hemley

Cassie Kinoshi has been named the next Cameron Mackintosh resident composer, as the scheme is rolled out in Scotland for the first

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:32AM

London Theater Reviews: A Gender Swap Makes Sondheim’s ‘Company’ Soar by Matt Wolf

The commitment-phobic bachelor Bobby becomes Bobbie in a new production in London.

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Nelba Marquez-Greene – It’s Quiet Uptown

Few events are more incomprehensible and profoundly disorienting than the loss of a child.  In Hamilton: An American Musical, we bear witness to Alexander and Eliza Hamilton dealing with th…

SOURCE: www.drdrama.com at 06:17AM

“The BigBand in concert” at Deutsche Oper Berlin, Germany by Blouin Artinfo

“The BigBand in concert: Sinatra meets Basie” will be on stage on October 29, 2018, at Deutsche Oper Berlin, Germany.The show is a tribute to Count Basie and Frank Sinatra with original …

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 06:15AM

A Very Very Very Dark Matter review – so, did Hans Christian Andersen keep a woman in cage? by Michael Billington

Bridge theatre, LondonJim Broadbent is brilliantly buffoonish and sadistic in Martin McDonagh’s wildly inventive dismantling of the great Danish storytellerMartin McDonagh’s new play is …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:12AM

Tokyo Festival Seeks Asian Regional Role as it Opens With ‘A Star is Born’ by Patrick Frater

Though its opening film is high-profile Hollywood romance “A Star is Born,” the Tokyo International Film Festival is increasingly focusing its efforts on building bridges with Asia. Espe…

SOURCE: Variety at 06:10AM

‘Visual treat’: THE WIDER EARTH – Natural History Museum ★★★★ by Michael Davis

Written and directed by David Morton, The Wider Earth looks at the early years of Charles Darwin and how a fateful voyage to the Southern Hemisphere became the catalyst for On the Origin of …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:00AM

The Poems Alexandrina Sergio: 'Timeless Pleasures Of Imagery And Sound' by Hartford Courant

'There is currently an exciting resurgence of enthusiasm for poetry, and it comes not a moment too soon,” says Alexandrina Sergio, who served as Glastonbury’s first poet laureate. The si…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM

Ghanaian Poet To Receive Inaugural Tillou-Venture Smith Book Prize by Susan Dunne

The inaugural Peter Tillou-Venture Smith Book Prize, which was created to honor West African authors writing fiction, nonfiction or poetry in English, will be awarded to Ghanaian poet Kwadwo…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM

Drag Diva Lady Bunny Bringing 'Pig In A Wig' To TheaterWorks For One Night by Christopher Arnott

Lady Bunny founded the fabulous Wigstock Festival, a hallowed LGBTQ gathering that marked the end of summer in New York City from the mid-’80s the early ‘00s. Wigstock was magically revi…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM

Dennis Hopper's 'Lost Album' Of Photographs At NBMAA by Susan Dunne

By the time Dennis Hopper shot to international super stardom in “Easy Rider” in 1969, he had been a busy but relatively unknown film actor for 15 years. One of his friends was James Dea…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM

Art Smart News: YUPntwk Picks Pitch Contest Finalists; Audible Releasing 'Twain's Feast' by Susan Dunne

The Push! finalists The Push!, a pitch contest sponsored by YUPntwk, has chosen finalists in two categories. The contest challenged Hartford-area millennials to come up with ideas for a publ…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Manon at Manchester Opera House by Aniqah Choudhri

18th century morality: Aniqah Choudhri reviews the English National Ballet's new touring production of Manon. The post Manon at Manchester Opera House appeared first on Exeunt Magazine.

SOURCE: exeuntmagazine.com at 05:59AM

Wake Up With BWW 10/25: THE WAVERLY GALLERY Opens, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top stories The Waverly Gallery officially opens on Broadway, and more

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:54AM

Photo Coverage: Bryan Terrell Clark Hosts His Last #EduHam by Walter McBride

Check out photos from the latest EduHam, hosted by Bryan Terrell Clark for the final time, below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:54AM

‘Still slow cooked, but mmm… delicious’: THE WILD DUCK – Almeida Theatre ★★★★ by Johnny Fox

Robert Icke’s conversational, documentary production of The Wild Duck at the Almeida Theatre makes this complex morality play immediately accessible.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:00AM

#AsTimeGoesBy… It’s been a landmark year for @AlfieBoe & news of a new album & tour is going to make it even more golden

Much-loved tenor Alfie Boe is returning to the solo spotlight with the release of his vibrant album As Time Goes By and the announcement of a 2019 tour. Will you be joining him on the road?

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 05:00AM
Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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The Trouble with Ticket Schemes by Fergus Morgan

Following the announcement that the NT's Travelex sponsorship is coming to an end, Fergus Morgan writes on the trouble with cheap ticket schemes. The post The Trouble with Ticket Schemes app…

SOURCE: exeuntmagazine.com at 04:59AM

‘We Feel a Kinship With the Creature’ by Stuart Miller

How and why has that hunk of inhumanity been reanimated so often? Mel Brooks, Kenneth Branagh and others put the pieces together.

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It’s Alive! Well, the Puppeteers Are by Alexis Soloski

Manual Cinema’s “Frankenstein” is a film-theater hybrid that fuses Mary Shelley’s novel with her biography, emphasizing themes of desire, birth and loss.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 04:48AM
Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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John Williams at Royal Albert Hall, London by Blouinartinfo

Royal Albert Hall, London presents “An Evening With John Williams in Concert.” Williams returns to London on October 26, 2018, to conduct his iconic film scores.“Reunited with the Lond…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 03:49AM
Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Richard Jordan: Broadway’s season of homegrown new musicals is uninspiring, but are things worse in the West End? by Richard Jordan

If you are a canny independent producer with a new commercial musical up your sleeve, maybe this is the year to put it

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM
Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Necessary Wolves by Holger Syme

This is not a review of The Wolves, though if I were writing such a review, I’d urge you all to snap up the last few remaining tickets for the production of Sarah DeLappe’s play, directe…

SOURCE: www.dispositio.net at 01:54AM

Jack O'Brien Will Direct Stoppard's THE HARD PROBLEM Off-Broadway This Fall by Bww News Desk

Lincoln Center Theater under the direction of Andre Bishop has announced two new productions for this fall THE HARD PROBLEM, a new play by Tom Stoppard, to be directed by Jack O'Brien, begin…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:36AM

Tiffany Young on K-Pop, New Music, & Possible Girls' Generation Reunion

Tiffany Young on K-Pop, New Music, & Possible Girls' Generation ReunionYoung Hollywood welcomes the K-pop queen herself, Tiffany Young, to the Studio where we get to hear her thoughts on the…

SOURCE: younghollywood.com at 01:00AM
Thursday, October 25, 2018 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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On the Couch with Anna Goldsworthy by Arts Review

Who is Anna Goldsworthy? Pianist, writer, teacher, mother – not always in that order. What would you do differently to what you do now? If what? If I had infinite financial resources I mig…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 12:52AM

A Benefit Concert of Stephen Schwartz Songs is Coming to The Cutting Room by BroadwayWorld

An evening of unsung and new songs as well as hits byStephen Schwartzwill be performed at a Orphaned Songs for Orphaned Starfish a special benefit evening forThe Orphaned Starfish Foundation…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:52AM

The Coming Out Play Festival • The Q Collective by Andrea

There’s a new theatre company in town, newly launched by local actor Sean Michael -- a familiar face to New Line Theatre audiences. The Q Collective will explore gender, sexuality, and ori…

SOURCE: St. Louis Theatre Snob at 12:48AM

Elaine May Returns to Broadway as The Waverly Gallery Makes Broadway Premiere by Andy Lefkowitz

The Waverly Gallery, the acclaimed 1999 Pulitzer-finalist play by Oscar winner Kenneth Lonergan, opens its first Broadway engagement on October 25 at the Golden Theatre. Obie winner Lila Neu…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:32AM

Mike Birbiglia Makes Long-Awaited Broadway Debut with Solo Comedy The New One by Andy Lefkowitz

Following an acclaimed off-Broadway run at the Cherry Lane Theatre, Mike Birbiglia's latest solo work The New One begins its Broadway run at the Cort Theatre on October 25. Seth Bar…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:32AM

BWW Review: John Kevin Jones is Both Ghoulish and Exquisite in KILLING AN EVENING WITH EDGAR ALLAN POE by Michael Dale

For the past five years the very fine actor John Kevin Jones has been drawing packed houses to East 4th Street's 1832 landmark Merchant's House Museum building for Summoners Ensemble Theatre…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:24AM

Film4 Announces Irish Director Cathy Brady's Highly Anticipated First Feature “Wildfire” by Blouin Artinfo

Film4 has announced that pre-production is underway on “Wildfire,” the highly anticipated feature debut from award-winning Irish director Cathy Brady (“Morning,” “Small Change,” …

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 12:14AM

EP95: The Anatomy of a Movie: The story of VOLUNTEERS, starring Tom Hanks & John Candy. by Ken Levine

It’s typical for a movie to take years to get made.  Ken takes you through the saga of VOLUNTEERS, from the initial idea to all the studios, ups and downs, production, release, and ho…

SOURCE: Ken Levine at 12:02AM

Julia Roberts sparkles in Amazon Prime’s Homecoming

The stylish 10-part amnesia thriller has been adapted from a hit podcast

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:00AM

Don't Worry, You Get Safety Kits - Inside Cara Scarmack's examination of motherhood, isolation, the apocalypse and everyday weirdness

Inside Cara Scarmack's examination of motherhood, isolation, the apocalypse and everyday weirdness---By the time I arrived at Cara Scarmack's some higher glimmer in our landscape of flat, pr…

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

Why a Tony-Winning Director Decided to Return to Acting - David Cromer on costarring in 'The Waverly Gallery' on Broadway

David Cromer on costarring in The Waverly Gallery on Broadway---How do you follow up winning the 2018 Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical? For David Cromer, who snagged that statuette…

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

Eleanor Burgess' The Niceties Opens Off-Broadway October 25 by Olivia Clement

The Manhattan Theatre Club production, which stars Jordan Boatman and Lisa Banes, opens at New York City Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

The Waverly Gallery Opens on Broadway October 25 by Olivia Clement

Elaine May, Joan Allen, David Cromer, Lucas Hedges, and Michael Cera star in Kenneth Lonergan’s 2001 Pulitzer Prize finalist.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Mike Birbiglia: The New One Begins Previews on Broadway October 25 by Olivia Clement

The comedian and filmmaker's newest show, which sold out downtown, kicks off its Broadway transfer in the Cort Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Tom Stoppard’s The Hard Problem Begins Previews Off-Broadway October 25 by Ruthie Fierberg

Jack O'Brien directs the Lincoln Center Theater production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

What's happening in Pittsburgh this weekend, Oct. 25-28

Marvel Universe Live!, Sabrina Carpenter, Music of Cream and more.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 12:00AM

Playbill Mixtape: Countdown to Wicked 15 Edition by Ruthie Fierberg

In celebration of the anniversary of the Broadway musical, Playbill curated a playlist of the best covers of your favorite Stephen Schwartz-penned tunes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

How to Find Your Inner Donna Sheridan on the Mamma Mia! Island by Ryan McPhee

Playbill editor Ryan McPhee ventured to the Greek island Skopelos—a.k.a. the real-life Kalokairi—on a quest to unleash his Dynamo spirit.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM