Monday, November 19, 2018 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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CRACKING THE CODE by Joe Dziemianowicz

A smart script and fine performances drive this drama about human consciousness.

SOURCE: Theater News Online at 11:54PM

Go Inside June Squibb’s Return to Broadway in Waitress by Marc J. Franklin

The stage and screen veteran stepped into the role of Josie—a gender-bending twist on the musical’s Joe—November 19.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:51PM

The Little Drummer Girl Premiere Recap: A Star Is Born by Scott Meslow

Like so many spy stories before it, The Little Drummer Girl starts with a bang. The year is 1979. The city is Bad Godesberg, West Germany. And the key motif is a nerve-jangling collection of…

SOURCE: Vulture at 11:36PM

See British Pop Star Conor Maynard Join the Cast of Broadway’s Kinky Boots by Marc J. Franklin

The singer stepped into the role of Charlie Price in the Tony-winning musical November 19.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:34PM

Review: ‘All Save One’ at the Washington Stage Guild by David Siegel

It was another time. It was a time of high anxiety. Even private lives were far from private in the treacherous, early 1950’s with the likes of Senator Joseph McCarthy and columnist Hedda …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:19PM
Monday, November 19, 2018 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Eve’s Song by Victor Gluck, Editor-In-Chief

Both a theatrical surprise and a very accomplished dramatic work, Patricia Ione Lloyd’s "Eve’s Song" is one of the best theatrical experiences to be had in New York at this time. With a …

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 10:51PM

Review: ‘Running on Glass’ at Venus Theatre by Bob Ashby

Cynthia Cooper’s Running on Glass, playing at Laurel’s Venus Theatre, celebrates six pioneering female athletes, all of whom had to overcome barriers not only of gender but of race, clas…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:32PM

Broken by Arts Review

Broken weaves together three traumatised story threads across the haze-filled expanse of fortyfivedownstairs. It’s affecting to see so much of the space used, a shallow layer of thin smoke…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 10:23PM

Review: Tom Stoppard’s ‘The Hard Problem’ Is a Mind-Body Gabfest by Ben Brantley

In this garrulous play of ideas, the author of “The Real Thing” and “The Coast of Utopia” takes on the essence — and ethics — of being human.

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

Critic’s Pick: Review: Rage and Ritual in ‘What to Send Up When It Goes Down’ by Ben Brantley

Aleshea Harris’s remarkable new play brims with an expressly theatrical eloquence and anger.

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

Theater Review: A Soft-Edged Production of Tom Stoppard’s The Hard Problem by Sara Holdren

The playwright Tom Stoppard has a reputation for intellectualism—to put it bluntly, for genius—that precedes him like a motorcade at this point. People tend to step out of the way, eithe…

SOURCE: Vulture at 10:12PM

Building Housing With A Museum At The Center by Joe Patti

Almost by chance I came across a piece on Shelterforce from about two years ago relating how turning a community room in Harlem housing community into a gallery lead to the intentional inclu…

SOURCE: Butts In The Seats at 10:04PM

The Prom Review: Divas, Hams and Lesbians in Broadway Satire by Jonathan Mandell

“The Prom” is really two musicals in one. One is a funny, knowing backstage comedy, satirizing the self-regard of theater folk. The other is a loud, fast high school musical. What ties t…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 10:03PM
Monday, November 19, 2018 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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THE HARD PROBLEM - Talkin' Broadway's Review by Howard Miller

Getting your head around playwright Tom Stoppard's The Hard Problem, opening tonight at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater at Lincoln Center, is a bit like trying to pin down one of artist M. C. …

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 09:55PM

The Hard Problem: Puzzling Over Beautiful Enigmas, the Mind and Heart by Elysa Gardner

★★★★★ In Tom Stoppard's brilliant, moving new play, very smart people grapple with very big questions The post The Hard Problem: Puzzling Over Beautiful Enigmas, the Mind and Heart…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 09:40PM

The Mere Mortals series at Arts House Melbourne underway by Gabi Bergman

North Melbourne’s Arts House have once again launched a fabulous and thought-provoking season of new theatre. A contemporary centre for performance and interactive art, Arts House is a…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 09:35PM

Today on Broadway: Tuesday, November 20, 2018 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Every Broadway Star Ever Has Joined FX’s “Fosse/Verdon,” “Wicked” Gets a New/Old Glinda, and Rebel Wilson Joins “Cats” Film “Today on …

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 09:35PM

The Hard Problem: Tom Stoppard Presents and Cleverly Solves His Latest Theater Problem by David Finkle

★★★★ Consciousness is on the playwright's mind, whether and where that mind might be located, as one young, smart woman sees it The post The Hard Problem: Tom Stoppard Presents and C…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 09:35PM

Cast announced for Muriel’s Wedding The Musical by Arts Review

Global Creatures has announced the cast for the upcoming seasons of Muriel’s Wedding The Musical at Her Majesty’s Theatre, Melbourne from March; and the Sydney Lyric Theatre from la…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 09:21PM

What to Send Up When It Goes Down: Making Black Lives Matter Through Art by Elysa Gardner

★★★★ Aleshea Harris's new play and "ritual" commemorates violence and a celebrates a community's resilience The post What to Send Up When It Goes Down: Making Black Lives Matter Thro…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 09:00PM
Monday, November 19, 2018 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Review: ‘Cry It Out’ at Studio Theatre by Amy Kotkin

In the bleak Long Island backyard that serves as their coffee-klatch confessional, neighbors Lina and Jessie chat daily about the alternately hilarious and heart-wrenching emotional terrain …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:33PM

2018 Rob Guest Endowment Award Winners Announced by Arts Review

The winner of the 2018 Rob Guest Endowment Award was announced last night at the conclusion of the Grand Final Event held at Sydney’s Capitol Theatre. Competing against five other outstand…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 08:32PM
Monday, November 19, 2018 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Going green helps English arts organisations save £16.5m – report by Giverny Masso

An environmental programme designed to help arts organisations become more sustainable has helped its participants reduce their energy consumption by almost a

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:54PM

Bay Area Artists Plan Women's Theatre Festival

by Lauren Spencer Imagine opening up to the pink section in the San Francisco Chronicle and seeing its pages filled entirely with plays written, directed, designed, and acted by women. This…

SOURCE: Theatre Bay Area at 07:53PM

Andrea Marcovicci – Crossing Time by Sandi Durell

  by: Elizabeth Ahlfors   Peeking through the door before the introductions, she looks happy, not at all nervous, smiling broadly as the audience in a packed Feinstein’s 54 B…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 07:30PM

Full cast announced for Muriel’s Wedding the Musical by Matt Edwards

This morning Global Creatures announced the cast for the upcoming Melbourne and return Sydney seasons of  Muriel’s Wedding The Musical. Joining previously announced Natalie Abbott as Muri…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 07:23PM

Little black book: Kendall Koppe and Emma Astner, gallery owners

Meet the duo who champion under-represented artists, preferably with a sense of humour

SOURCE: propertylistings.ft.com at 07:18PM

John Leguizamo on developing his Broadway show in La Jolla by Rodriguezc

Through extensive experimentation and audience feedback, Tony Award nominee John Leguizamo developed his Broadway show Latin History for Morons in La Jolla by adding more of a bite to it. …

SOURCE: PBS at 07:12PM

Raise Your Voice: Being A Voice-Over Actor in the Bay Area

by Jia Taylor If you?ve played a video game in the last few years, you?ve probably heard Elaine Clark?s voice. For actors wishing to emulate her 30-year voice-over career, Clark has this ad…

SOURCE: Theatre Bay Area at 07:11PM

See Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken Open the Box Office for Their Broadway Holiday Engagement by Marc J. Franklin

The three-week limited run begins performances at the Imperial Theatre December 7.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:09PM

The Prom ***** by Barry Gordin

By: Paulanne Simmons November 21, 2018:  The old-fashioned musical has finally met a contemporary theme. Throw in a bit of theater satire and you have The Prom, which has landed on Broad…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 07:09PM
Monday, November 19, 2018 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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The Disappearance of Lorna Maitland by Trav S.D.

November 19 is the birthday of Barbara Popejoy, a.k.a Lorna Maitland (b. 1943) a star of the Russ Meyer constellation from 1964 through 1965, with some residual presence in the business the …

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 06:24PM

Will Roland Joins Benefit Reading Of LOVE LETTERS By A.R. Gurney at Feinstein's/ 54 Below by BroadwayWorld

Will Roland Broadway's 'Be More Chill' will head a cast of four in an innovative reading of 'Love Letters' by A.R. Gurney on December 9 at Feinstein's54 Below.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:23PM

Bryan Cranston Is One Of Broadway's Hottest Tickets by Lee Seymour

'To Kill A Mockingbird' also continues sell like hotcakes, and 'King Kong' managed to gross $1 million for the first time.

SOURCE: Forbes at 06:19PM

CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY Begins Monday, Digital Lottery Announced by BroadwayWorld

Celebrity Autobiography, the award-winning hit comedy show in which celebrities act out other celebrities' jaw-dropping memoirs verbatim, begins its extremely limited holiday run next Monday…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:04PM

BWW TV: Spend Thanksgiving at the Holiday Inn with BroadwayHD by BroadwayWorld TV

If you're a Broadway fan, there's only one place that you should be spending the Thanksgiving... HOLIDAY INN of course And BroadwayHD is how you get there. So, join Bryce Pinkham, Corbin Ble…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:04PM

Photo Flash: First Look at Just-Released Promo Art for NBC's HAIR LIVE! by BroadwayWorld

NBC's next live musical is 'Hair Live,' the original rock musical that is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Stage directorDiane Paulus, the Tony Award-winning director of Broadway'…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:04PM

The Broadway.com Show: Michelle Williams Talks Returning to Broadway in Once On This Island by Broadway.com

Michelle Williams shares why she's excited to become the Goddess of Love ahead of her Broadway return in Once On This Island.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:04PM

Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Ben Vereen by Broadway.com

Broadway legend Ben Vereen stops by Broadway.com HQ to talk about his upcoming Thanksgiving shows at The Cutting Room and more with Paul Wontorek.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:04PM
Monday, November 19, 2018 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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FX’s Fosse Series Adds Aya Cash, Norbert Leo Butz, Paul Reiser, More Jazz Hands by Jordan Crucchiola

It was announced over the summer that Sam Rockwell and Michelle Williams would lead the Lin-Manuel Miranda produced limited series Fosse/Verdon for FX. The eight-episode program will focus o…

SOURCE: Vulture at 05:54PM

New Report Shows Off-Broadway Theatre Is Closer to Reaching Gender Parity for Playwrights, Directors, More by Ryan McPhee

The League of Professional Theatre Women have released findings from their fourth Women Count report.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:42PM

Two Actors Equals Two Plays; “Thom Pain (based on nothing)” and “The New One” by Richard Seff

In this bountiful Broadway season there is the phenomenon known as the one-man play. Most recently, on November 11th, two of them arrived on the same night. Will Eno’s “Thom Pain (based …

SOURCE: onandoffbroadwaytheaterreviews.com at 05:25PM

‘Network’, ‘To Kill A Mockingbird’ Filling Seats On Broadway by Greg Evans

Hollywood’s greatest satire of television is filling seats on Broadway: Network, directed by Ivo van Hove and starring Bryan Cranston, neared the million-dollar box office turf last we…

SOURCE: Deadline at 05:23PM

SWITZERLAND Ambassadors, WC2 by Libby Purves and Friends

DEATH AND THE DIFFICULT WOMAN   Those who call Theresa May a ‘bloody difficult woman’ should pop in to the Ambassadors and realise that in the ranks of  of BDWs she is the merest d…

SOURCE: theatrecat.com at 05:22PM

Casts of Mean Girls, Frozen, Dear Evan Hansen, and Pretty Woman Featured on 2018 Carols For a Cure by Adam Hetrick

The 20th anniversary edition of the annual Broadway holiday album features newly recorded singles, as well as 10 classics from previous releases.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM

NY Women in Film & TV 39th Muse Awards to Honor Parker, Nishimura, Burstyn by Sandi Durell

    New York Women in Film & Television (NYWIFT) is proud to present the 39th Annual Muse Awards gala luncheon on Thursday, December 13, 2018 at the New York Hilton Midtown hot…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 05:08PM

Review: ‘A Christmas Story, The Musical’ by Charm City Players by William Powell

A more dazzling display of heart-warming family entertainment and memories may not be found this Christmas Season than Charm City Players’ A Christmas Story, The Musical. With deft directi…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 05:04PM

Do You Believe? Cher Visits Stephanie J. Block & the Cast of The Cher Show on Broadway by Lindsey Sullivan

Talk about a memorable visit! Music megastar and Oscar winner Cher recently surprised the cast at a rehearsal for The Cher Show. She was also in attendance for several performances last week…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:04PM

VIDEO: On This Day, November 19- A CHRISTMAS STORY Brings Holiday Cheer to Broadway by Stage Tube

A Christmas extravaganza, with plenty of dance to energize your holiday season It's not sugarplums dancing in Ralphie's head it's a Red Ryder air rifle A Christmas Story, The Musical is a cl…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:04PM

BWW TV: Get an Exclusive Look at the Cast of Arena Stage's ANYTHING GOES Tap-Tapping Away! by BroadwayWorld TV

Arena StagepresentsCorbin Bleuas Billy Crocker andSoara-Joye Rossas Reno Sweeney inCole Porter's madcap seafaring musical, Anything Goes. Check out the cast in action below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:04PM

BWW Blog: Grab Some Friends and Make it a Special Night on Broadway by Broadway Inbound

Hi We're Broadway Inbound. You might've heard of us already, and if so, we're so flattered. What do we do Well, among other things, we're one of the largest group sales agencies on Broadway.…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:04PM
Monday, November 19, 2018 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Tangled Roots in Red Theater’s ‘An Oak Tree’ by Matthew Wexler

The latest play from Chicago's Red Theater involves two actors: One has rehearsed the play. The second has never even read it.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 04:54PM

MNM’s Grease Struts Its Stuff When The Music Starts by Bill Hirschman

If you hire strong voices as they did in MNM Theatre Company’s production, the venerable musical Grease cannot help but be entertaining with its elbow-nudging pastiche of faux late ‘50s-…

SOURCE: Florida Theater On Stage at 04:54PM

Angles and Perspectives: A Review of Mansfield Park at Northlight Theatre by Jay Van Ort

Northlight Theatre adapts Jane Austen's novel though the real question is: why?

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 04:30PM

Metzler’s comic ‘Cry It Out’ sings the new-parent blues by Nelson Pressley

The play at Studio Theatre gets serious about the challenges, especially for women.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 04:06PM

“King Hedley II” Reigns at Two River Theater by Philip

In the play running through December 16 at Two River Theater in Red Bank, NJ, a 35-year old African-American woman defends her decision to terminate her pregnancy in an impassioned speech. �…

SOURCE: sceneonstage.com at 04:01PM

The 29th Annual LA STAGE Alliance Ovation Awards Nominees Announced by Mark Doerr

We're thrilled to announce this year's LA STAGE Alliance Ovation Awards nominees. For the unacquainted, the Ovation Awards are the only peer-judged theatre awards in Los Angeles, created …

SOURCE: thisstage.la at 04:00PM
Monday, November 19, 2018 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Grosses Analysis: Bryan Cranston-Led Network Nears $1 Million in 7 Performances by Andrew Gans

Meanwhile, King Kong roared past the seven-figure mark for the first time.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:55PM

Interview with Artistic Director JACQUELINE STONE by Michael J. Roberts

Jacqueline Stone discusses the importance and responsibility of exposing young audiences to theatre for the [...] The post Interview with Artistic Director JACQUELINE STONE appeared first on…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 03:54PM

Jerry Frankel, Prolific Producer of Come From Away, Spring Awakening & More, Dies at 88 by Andy Lefkowitz

Jerry Frankel, a nine-time Tony-winning producer of acclaimed new works and celebrated revivals, passed away on the morning of November 17. He was 88. Frankel's death was confirmed by a …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:54PM

Rebel Wilson to Play Jennyanydots in Cats Film by Andy Lefkowitz

The Cats casting continues! Rebel Wilson is the newest star announced to appear in the upcoming movie musical adaptation of Cats, according to The Hollywood Reporter. She'll take on the …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:54PM

Rising Star Douglas Booth on Returning to the London Stage in A Guide for the Homesick, His Broadway Girlfriend and More by Matt Wolf

Still only 26, Douglas Booth has been appearing on film and TV for a decade and has won screen attention in such titles as Noah, The Riot Club, Great Expectations and the experiment in paint…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:54PM

Broadway Grosses: King Kong Has Its Most Mammoth Week Yet by Broadway.com

King Kong is on its way to Broadway success. The thrilling new musical, which opened on November 8, just concluded its best-performing week, reporting a gross of $1,018,560.75 and filli…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:54PM

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Weekly Grosses Analysis - 11/19

Welcome to this week's edition of BroadwayWorld's exclusive WEEKLY GROSSES ANALYSIS - read on for all the weekly grosses statistics for the movers and shakers from the latest grosses, for th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:42PM

Pulling the Strings: 'King Kong' and The Evolution of Puppetry on Broadway by Mark Robinson

As ‘King Kong’ breaks ground with its central character, we’re looking back at some of the most innovative uses of puppets on Broadway.

SOURCE: ShowTickets.com at 03:36PM

Arden Theatre Company presents ‘Every Brilliant Thing’ by Cameron Kelsall

Scott Greer shines in ‘Every Brilliant Thing,’ back at the Arden, but the play itself only skims the surface of a difficult topic. Cameron Kelsall reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 03:23PM

Raymond O. Caldwell Named Theater Alliance’s Next Producing Artistic Director by News Desk

Theater Alliance announced today that Raymond O. Caldwell would be the company’s next producing artistic director. Caldwell currently serves as Theater Alliance’s Associate Artistic …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 03:11PM

Watch Hamilton Tony Winner Leslie Odom Jr. Join Ingrid Michaelson in New Holiday Music Video by Logan Culwell-Block

The Great Comet alum takes on Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You" on her album Songs for the Season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:09PM

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Weekly Grosses Analysis - 11/19 by Bww Special

Welcome to this week's edition of BroadwayWorld's exclusive WEEKLY GROSSES ANALYSIS Read on for all the weekly grosses statistics for the movers and shakers from the latest grosses, for the …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:08PM

Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 11/18/18 by BroadwayWorld

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 11182018.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:08PM
Monday, November 19, 2018 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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A Special Edition of 20/20 Will Provide an Inside Look at MARY POPPINS RETURNS by TV News Desk

Just in time for the holiday season, a special edition of 2020 gives viewers an inside look at Mary Poppins Returns, the sequel to the classic 1964 film starring Julie Andrews and Dick Van D…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:49PM

The Broadway.com Show: Clay Aiken and Ruben Studdard Get in the Holiday Spirit for Ruben & Clay's Christmas Show by Broadway.com

Clay Aiken and Ruben Studdard get ready forRuben & Clay's First Annual Christmas Carol Family Fun Pageant Spectacular Reunion Show.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:48PM

Music Video: Anastasia Tour Star Lila Coogan Sings 'Journey to the Past' by Broadway.com

Anastasia's Lila Coogan sings "Journey to the Past" from the touring production of the popular Broadway musical.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:48PM

Maximize Your Thanksgiving Holiday With These Off-Broadway Friday Matinees by Cleo Aukland

Here's a roundup of Off-Broadway shows offering November 23 afternoon performances.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:43PM

VIDEO: The Most Spectacular, Spectacular Musical Moments of MOULIN ROUGE! by BroadwayWorld

As we anxiously await the arrival of Satine and Christian on Broadway, we're counting down our favorite musical moments of the film Which song is your favorite

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:32PM

The 7 Words That Changed Mike Birbiglia’s Comedy Forever by Jesse David Fox

“I know … I’m in the future also” are seven words that represented both a creative breakthrough and directive for Mike Birbiglia, when he riffed it, working on a story about a charit…

SOURCE: Vulture at 02:32PM

Rebel Wilson To Play Jennyanydots in CATS by TV News Desk

Rebel Wilson is set to playthe old Gumbie catJennyanydots in the film adaptationof CATS, according to Deadline.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:30PM

'Rightlynd' at Victory Gardens: A young alderman is stuck at a Chicago crossroads by Chris Jones

Given the excitement occasioned by 29-year-old Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, now the youngest woman ever to be elected to the United States Congress, dollars to donuts that a lot of people in TV…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 02:30PM

Review Roundup: See What Critics Thought of Tyne Daly and Tim Daly in Theresa Rebeck's DOWNSTAIRS by Review Roundups

Primary StagespresentsDownstairsbyTheresa Rebeck, directed byAdrienne Campbell-Holt. Performances began at theCherry Lane Theatre on November 7, 2018, opened last night, November 18. Let's s…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:27PM

Quintessence Theatre Group presents Lionel Bart’s ‘Oliver!’ by Cameron Kelsall

Quintessence Theatre Group puts a high-concept gloss on ‘Oliver!’, but some of the musical’s more questionable themes remain unexamined. Cameron Kelsall reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 02:27PM

First Look at It’s a Wonderful Life at San Francisco Opera by David Gewirtzman

Jake Heggie and Gene Scheer’s holiday opera continues through December 9.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:24PM

‘True Blood’ musical aims to take a bite out of Broadway by Robert Rorke

Alan Ball, the creator of “Six Feet Under” and “True Blood,” revealed over the weekend that the long-rumored musical version of his vampire series is “pretty good.” Ten years hav…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 02:24PM

Review: A Small Place at the Gate Theatre by Ava Wong Davies

'A spider's web of complicity and guilt': Ava Wong Davies writes about Anna Himali Howard's theatrical investigation of the impact of colonialism on Antigua The post Review: A Small Place at…

SOURCE: exeuntmagazine.com at 02:19PM

‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’ to Head to Broadway by Sara Aridi

After its debut in Boston, the stage adaptation of the 2001 film will arrive in New York next summer.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 02:18PM

Rebel Wilson Joins Cats Movie by Ryan McPhee

The Pitch Perfect star will play Jennyanydots.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:17PM

Space Opera Zero is more delightfully absurd than it has any right to be by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Take the 17th-century story The Changeling, add melodrama, interplanetary warfare and lasers, and an esthetic debt to Star Trek and you have this Eldritch Theatre soap opera in space, writes…

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 02:17PM

SF Opera sets holiday mood with gratifying ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ by Leslie Katz

San Francisco Opera’s revised production of Jake Heggie’s opera “It’s a Wonderful Life” in its West Coast premiere is a feel-good holiday-themed piece, even as it could add some �…

SOURCE: The San Francisco Examiner at 02:15PM

Review: Elf the Musical, Olney’s spectacular holiday musical by Meaghan Hannan Davant

If there’s one thing you’ll take away from Olney Theatre Center’s Elf the Musical it’s this: the DC musical theater scene has a tremendous talent base. To a one, Elf’s largely ense…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 02:06PM

Moulin Rouge! Will Come to Broadway by Mark A. Robinson

Moulin Rouge!, the stage musical adaptation of the hit 2001 film of the same name, has been on the radar for some time and now it will officially make its predicted journey to Broadway. Carm…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 02:04PM
Monday, November 19, 2018 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Renée Taylor’s My Life On a Diet Wins United Solo Special Award by Adam Hetrick

The autobiographical solo show played an extended Off-Broadway run earlier this year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:57PM

Review: ‘Elf the Musical’ at Olney Theatre Center by Kendall Mostafavi

The Holidays are upon us and with them comes the rush of themed movies, music, and theater. Olney Theatre Center welcomes the holiday season with their production of Elf the Musical. Based o…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:45PM

Norbert Leo Butz, Laura Osnes, Ethan Slater, Kelli Barrett & More Join FX Series Fosse/Verdon by Andy Lefkowitz

A slew of Broadway alums have been cast in Fosse/Verdon, the highly anticipated eight-episode limited series set to appear on FX in 2019, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The previously …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:42PM

critic’s pick: ‘Christmas Spectacular’ Review: Where Rockettes and Drones Dazzle by Elisabeth Vincentelli

Radio City Music Hall successfully merges old-fashioned showmanship and state-of-the-art technology in this year’s Christmas pageant.

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

The New York Pops Brings ‘Song and Dance: The Best of Broadway’ to Carnegie Hall by Matthew Wexler

The New York Pops was joined by New York Theatre Ballet and Essential Voices USA for their first concert of the season at Carnegie Hall.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 01:36PM

Laura Osnes and THE BROADWAY PRINCESS PARTY Instagram Takeover Recap by Jeffrey Vizcaino

This past Saturday, we took youbehind the scenes of The Broadway Princess Party with Laura Osnes as she took over the BroadwayWorld Instagram onNovember 17th if you missed out on Saturday fo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:31PM

Lea DeLaria, Rachel Bay Jones, Norm Lewis, and Alicia Hall Moran Join A.R.T.'s ExtraOrdinary Retrospective by Adam Hetrick

The actors originated roles in high-profile musicals that began life at the Tony-winning regional theatre in the last decade.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:31PM

Raising the roof: EFG London Jazz Festival gets off to a strong start

Emotionally charged vocals added heft to the opening weekend

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 01:30PM

Always Be Steadfast: A Review of The Steadfast Tin Soldier at Lookingglass Theatre Company by Ben Kaye

This world premiere adaptation from Mary Zimmerman at Lookingglass Theatre Company is not so much an escape as an embrace of wonder.

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

‘So Nora has cancer’: Legendary comedians rally for daughter of Second City leaders by Heidi Stevens

At first, Nora Leonard, 16, called her cancer “Jim.” “When we found out it was cancer, it hadn’t really hit me yet,” she said. “But I knew I didn’t like that word. So I said, �…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 01:30PM

BWW TV: HEAD OVER HEELS, THE BAND'S VISIT & More Continue the Holiday Season at Broadway Under the Stars- Watch Live at 5pm! by BroadwayWorld TV

Later today, November19, The Shops at Columbus Circle 10 Columbus Circle will kick off its third year of Broadway Under the Stars, a five-week series of free public performances taking place…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:22PM

Producing the Maiden Speech Festival: Making Space For Change by Lexi Clare

Producer, Lexi Clare writes about why we accept harmful discrimination, the ‘openness’ of theatre and how she is hoping to make change with Maiden Speech Festival. I think many p…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 01:12PM

Moulin Rouge Announces Broadway Opening At Al Hirschfeld Theatre in 2019 by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Producers of Moulin Rouge the musical have announced that it will open on Broadway in July 2019 at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre starring Karen Olivo and Aaron Tveit. Moulin Roug…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 01:06PM

Norbert Leo Butz, Ethan Slater, Laura Osnes to star in TV series ‘Fosse/Verdon’ by Caitlin Huston

Norbert Leo Butz and other Broadway stars have been tapped to portray iconic Broadway figures in the upcoming television series “Fosse/Verdon.” In the eight-episode FX limited se…

SOURCE: Broadway.News Subscription at 01:04PM

Olney’s pajama drive is on to warm the hearts of foster care children by Keith Loria

Olney Theatre Center’s successful Annie-inspired pajama drive last year resulted in more than 800 pairs of new pajamas for the Rockville, Md.-based Comfort Cases which, in turn, went to ch…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 01:04PM

Betsy Propane at the Beauty Bar Tonight by Trav S.D.

Tonight, 10pm at Beauty Bar, 231 East 14th Street, see Betsy Propane, Gin Minsky, Tanya Solomon, Lee Valone Drag in the Smoke Show, with DJ Twig the Wonderkid. The show is free with the purc…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 01:04PM

‘The idea is to find people with real potential’: Accessible vocational training at Lyric Hammersmith by Susan Elkin

It isn’t every day I stumble across a strong new vocational training opportunity which is almost free to the participants. I refer to the Lyric Ensemble which piloted in the 2017/18 academ…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PM

TV Shows to Watch the Week of Nov. 19, 2018: ‘Mystery Science Theater 3000,’ ‘Dirty John’ by Joseph Otterson

Welcome back to Tune In: our weekly newsletter offering a guide to the best of the week’s TV. Each week, Variety’s TV team combs through the week’s schedule, selecting our picks of wha…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:00PM
Monday, November 19, 2018 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Theater Alliance names Raymond Caldwell as new artistic director by Nelson Pressley

Colin Hovde, who has run the company since 2011, steps away.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:48PM

Norbert Leo Butz, Laura Osnes, and More Cast in FX’s Fosse/Verdon by Ryan McPhee

The series from Lin-Manuel Miranda, Thomas Kail, and Steven Levenson will star Sam Rockwell and Michelle Williams as the choreographer and his muse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:47PM

Norbert Leo Butz, Laura Osnes, More to Play Theatre Icons in FX’s Fosse/Verdon by Ryan McPhee

The series from Lin-Manuel Miranda, Thomas Kail, and Steven Levenson will star Sam Rockwell and Michelle Williams as the choreographer and his muse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:47PM

Norbert Leo Butz, Laura Osnes, Ethan Slater & More Join Cast of FX's FOSSE/VERDON by TV News Desk

FX today announced the additional cast that will appear in FosseVerdon, an eight episode limited series from award-winning producers Thomas Kail, Steven Levenson, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Joel…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:40PM

The Ferryman Extends Broadway Run by Andrew Gans

The play opened October 21 following a record-breaking, acclaimed London debut.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:40PM

Oh, What a Night! Austin Colby Joins the Cast of Jersey Boys at New World Stages by Andy Lefkowitz

Austin Colby, a talented alum of the Sound of Music national tour, joins the cast of off-Broadway's Jersey Boys in the role of Bob Gaudio beginning on November 19. Colby replaces Cory Je…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:36PM

Tickets Are Now on Sale for Broadway Bow of Temptations Musical Ain't Too Proud by Broadway.com

Tickets are now on sale for Ain't Too Proud—The Life and Times of the Temptations, a new musical appearing at Broadway's Imperial Theatre in 2019. The production will begin pre…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:36PM

The Broadway.com Show: Beth Leavel, Brooks Ashmanskas and the Cast of The Prom Have a Jazzy Opening Night by Broadway.com

Beth Leavel, Brooks Ashmanskas, Caitlin Kinnunen and the cast of The Prom celebrate opening night on Broadway.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:36PM

The Fans Have Voted! Your Favorite 10 Musicals Set in High School by Broadway.com

The new musical comedy The Prom opened on November 15 at Broadway's Longacre Theatre. The Casey Nicholaw-helmed tuner, starring comedy heavyweights Beth Leavel, Brooks Ashmanskas, C…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:36PM

Theater Review: Not So “ExtraOrdinary” by Robert Israel

This musical hodgepodge at the American Repertory Theater could be called 'Let’s Sing About Me (and Me, and Then More About Me).'

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 12:36PM

Photo Coverage: On the Red Carpet for the 27th Annual 27th Annual Oscar Hammerstein Awards Gala! by Monroe George

The York Theatre Company honored Five-time Tony Award-winning musical theatre directorchoreographer Susan Stroman with the 2018 Oscar Hammerstein Award for Lifetime Achievement in Musical Th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:26PM

Derek Van Barham steps in as Kokandy's artistic director by Kt Hawbaker

On Monday, Kokandy Productions announced the appointment of Derek Van Barham as the company’s new producing artistic director. He will succeed Allison Hendrix, who served in the position s…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 12:25PM

‘The Ferryman’ extends 20 additional weeks by Caitlin Huston

“The Ferryman” announced an extension of its Broadway engagement through July 7, 2019. The Jez Butterworth play, directed by Sam Mendes, received positive reviews after opening a…

SOURCE: Broadway.News Subscription at 12:22PM

Why you and your family should visit Theatreland this Christmas by Carly-Ann Clements

Plan your perfect festive trip to Theatreland with our handy guide. Get tips of food, travel and free things to do in London. The post Why you and your family should visit Theatreland this C…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 12:19PM

Broadway: “Moulin Rouge,” Based on the Baz Luhrmann Movie, Is Coming Next Summer by Roger Friedman

It was inevitable. “Moulin Rouge” is on its way. The hit production from Boston, directed by Alex Timbers, will arrive next July Categories: Featured Theater(Read more...)

SOURCE: ShowBiz 411 at 12:06PM

Off-Broadway’s Sold-Out Usual Girls to Offer Benefit Performance by Ruthie Fierberg

The Roundabout Underground production of Ming Peiffer’s play will offer an extra performance December 19.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:05PM

THE FERRYMAN Extends Its Broadway Run Through July 7, 2019 by BroadwayWorld

Due to popular demand, Jez Butterworth'sThe Ferryman, directed bySam Mendes, will extend its run on Broadway through July 7, 2019 at theBernard B. Jacobs Theatre242 W. 45thStreet.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:05PM

From 'King Kong' Producers, 'Moulin Rouge' Will Play Broadway Next Year by Lee Seymour

The fab musical adaptation played in Boston this summer to sold-out houses and rave reviews.

SOURCE: Forbes at 12:02PM

‘A delicious fairy-tale delight’: LA CENERENTOLA – Touring ★★★★ by Helen McWilliams

Rossini’s La Cenerentola makes for a refreshingly vibrant, light and comedic opera. Welsh National Opera’s latest production is a festive treat indeed just ahead of December too, perfect…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PM
Monday, November 19, 2018 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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2018 Carol Brown Award winners: set designer Tony Ferrieri and multidisciplinary artist Alisha Wormsley by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pittsburgh’s most prolific set designer and the artist who created the “There Are Black People In The Future” billboard are recognized.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 11:58AM

Serenbe Playhouse Will Stage Shenandoah, Ragtime, Hair, and Pocahontas World Premiere in 2019 by Adam Hetrick

The Georgia theatre company, known for ambitious, site-specific outdoor productions, will dedicate its 10th anniversary season to musicals that capture flash points in American history.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:50AM

What Did Jessie Mueller Hide in Her Fake Pregnancy Belly During Waitress? by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Seth shares his perspective on his concert with Audra, plus backstage secrets from his recent concert with Jessie Mueller.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:48AM

Review: Cry It Out, a funny, refreshing look at new mothers by Missy Frederick

Whether they’re getting dolled up for a trip to the Shop-N-Stop like it’s a trip to the prom, or realizing, as the Fed-Ex guy walks away, that they’ve had an entire conversation with t…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 11:48AM

PBS Presents the Broadcast Premiere of SARAH BRIGHTMAN: HYMN by TV News Desk

In a new concert staged in the famous Ludwigs Festspielhaus In Germany, Sarah Brightman performs beloved favorites from her decades-long career and introduces audiences to enchanting selecti…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:45AM

All's Del that ends Del: Chicago Improv Fest folds after 20 years by Kt Hawbaker

Chicago Improv Festival, once billed as the biggest sketch and improv fest on the planet, has announced its end after a 20 year run. “Over the past 20 years we have achieved all we set out…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 11:40AM

VIDEO: Ingrid Michaelson and Leslie Odom Jr. Partner for 'All I Want for Christmas is You' by Stage Tube

'Tis the season andIngrid Michaelson is ringing in the holidays alongside one of Broadway's favorite leading men Leslie Odom Jr.Watch the pair in the new video for their rendition of 'All I …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:39AM

Take It from an Old Ma'am: June Squibb on Replacing Al Roker in Waitress & Reigniting Her Love of the Stage by Broadway.com

Oscar-nominated actress June Squibb heads back to the Broadway stage on November 19, taking on the role of "Old Josie" (formerly Old Joe) in the Tony-nominated musical Waitress. On…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:32AM

Tickets Are Now on Sale for John Logan & Tom Kitt's World Premiere Musical Superhero by Broadway.com

Tickets are now on sale for the world premiere musical Superhero, appearing at Second Stage's Tony Kiser Theater in 2019. The previously announced production will begin previews on Janua…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:32AM

Katie Rose Clarke Will Return to Wicked on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Popular Wicked alum Katie Rose Clarke is rejoining the hit Broadway musical. Clarke will return to the role of Glinda on December 11, replacing current star Amanda Jane Cooper, who…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:32AM

John Leguizamo to Direct and Star in CRITICAL THINKING with Rachel Bay Jones by TV News Desk

John Leguizamo is set to direct and star in the indie film 'Critical Thinking' alongside Rachel Bay Jones, according to Deadline.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:27AM

Katie Rose Clarke Will Return to Broadway Cast of Wicked by Andrew Gans

The international hit musical recently celebrated its 15th anniversary at the Gershwin Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:25AM

The Monkey Queen envisions a marvellous world not always fully realized onstage by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

There is a disconnect between the wild imaginative power of Monkey’s adventures and the limited material means through which they’re conveyed, writes Karen Fricker.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 11:22AM

UCLA School of Theater, Film, and Television Announces 2018-19 Season by American Theatre Editors

UCLA TFT will present new plays, musicals, and operas as part of its mainstage season.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:20AM

Poll suggests widespread objection to screening adverts in theatres by Giverny Masso

Nearly two thirds of respondents to a poll by The Stage said they would object to theatres screening adverts during the interval.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:20AM

A TRUE BLOOD Musical is Being Workshopped by TV News Desk

In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, creator Alan Ball spoke about 'True Blood.' Ball revisited theseries, whichpremiered ten years ago and ran for season seasons. Ball mentioned tha…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:17AM

Photo: Cher Pays a Surprise Visit to THE CHER SHOW by BroadwayWorld

Grammy, Oscar, Golden Globe, and Emmy award-winning Cher recently surprised Stephanie J. Block, Teal Wicks and Micaela Diamond, the three ladies who are portraying her at various points in h…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:17AM

Cirque du Soleil is coming back to Chicago in 2019 — with 'Volta' at Soldier Field by Chris Jones

The Cirque du Soleil will return to Chicago in 2019. But its tent will be pitched not outside the United Center, as has been the case for years, but in the south parking lot of Soldier Field…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 11:15AM

“Hänsel und Gretel” at Staatsoper Unten Din Linden, Berlin by Blouin Artinfo

Engelbert Humperdinck’s music and Adelheid Wette’s lyrics come to life in this new production of “Hansel und Gretel” at Staatsoper, Berlin from December 14, 2018 through January, 12,…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 11:14AM

Good News! Katie Rose Clarke Returns to the Role of Glinda! by BroadwayWorld

Beginning performances Tuesday, December 11, the ever popular Katie Rose Clarke will return to the role of Glinda in WICKED.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:07AM

Bringing French Theatre to Princeton by Amelia Parenteau

By Amelia Parenteau. Amelia Parenteau explores the importance of the Seuls en Scène French Theater Festival in Princeton, New Jersey, and discuses the themes and productions at this year’…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 11:06AM

Rosalie Craig: ‘Company’s success is proof that female-led theatre shouldn’t be considered radical’ by Georgia Snow

Rosalie Craig, the star of the West End’s gender-swapped Company, has said she hopes the production’s success will encourage producers and writers

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:05AM

Inside Opening Night of Downstairs Starring Tim Daly and Tyne Daly by Marc J. Franklin

Primary Stage’s production of Theresa Rebeck’s family drama opened at the Cherry Lane Theatre November 18.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03AM

‘Bold, harsh & beautifully realistic look’: SUPER DUPER CLOSE UP – Yard Theatre ★★★★ by Debbie Gilpin

Super Duper Close Up at the Yard Theatre is a bold, harsh and beautifully realistic look at the fantastical world of existing in the digital age.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM

Podcast Episode 167 – Theatrical Jack-Of-All Trades, Jack Viertel

It was the worst of timing. And the best of timing. Jack and I were supposed to sit down in person last Friday to record his podcast about his incredibly diverse career as a Producer, Theat…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00AM
Monday, November 19, 2018 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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REVIEW: Fanatical, Playground Theatre ✭✭✭ by Julian Eaves

By Julian Eaves Julian Eaves reviews Fanatical, a new musical by Matt Board and Reina Hardy now playing at the Playground Theatre. This post REVIEW: Fanatical, Playground Theatre ✭✭✭ f…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 10:54AM

Marc Ribot’s Ceramic Dog at Opera de Lyon by Blouin Artinfo

Probably the most famous guitarist on the New York scene, Marc Ribot’s Ceramic Dog will be on stage at Opera de Lyon on November 30.Guitarist par excellence, New York’s Marc Ribot became…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 10:53AM

John Leguizamo Will Direct Rachel Bay Jones in Independent Film Critical Thinking by Andrew Gans

Leguizamo will also play a chess coach in the film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:51AM

Read the Reviews for Theresa Rebeck's Downstairs, Starring Tyne and Tim Daly by Ryan McPhee

The Primary Stages production marks the first time the siblings have performed on the New York stage together.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM

Tickets Now On Sale To The General Public For AIN'T TOO PROUD by BroadwayWorld

Tickets are now on sale to the general public for the upcoming Broadway musical Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of The Temptations. Get your tickets now by visiting www.Telecharge.com, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:47AM

Visual Arts Review: “Among Women” — Different Kinds of Strength by Kathleen Stone

The show tells a story of women through portraits that span a little more than two hundred years.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 10:32AM

Concert Review: Boston Philharmonic plays Ginastera, Ravel, and Strauss by Susan Miron

This was a truly great performance, one that fully suited the BPO’s season-long, dual commemorations.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 10:32AM

Who Designs and Directs in LORT Theatres by Gender by Porsche McGovern

By Porsche McGovern. For the fourth year, Porsche McGovern shares her research on LORT theatre designers from the past five years.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 10:32AM

Alice Ripley, Daisy Eagan, Justin Guarini Sing Stephen Schwartz Tunes at November 19 Benefit by Andrew Gans

Composer Schwartz is also part of the Orphaned Songs for Orphaned Starfish at the Cutting Room.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:27AM

British Pop Star Conor Maynard Joins Cast of Broadway's Kinky Boots November 19 by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning musical will conclude its acclaimed run in April 2019.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:10AM

‘Downstairs’ Is a Somber and Riveting Reflection on Family Dysfunction by Rex Reed

'Downstairs' doesn't add up to much, but what's there is suspenseful.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 10:08AM

Actor-musician Alice McKenna: ‘Getting your first job is the biggest challenge. After that, you have the confidence you need’ by Giverny Masso

Performing in her first pantomime this Christmas in Dick Whittington at Theatr Clwyd in Wales, Alice McKenna tells Giverny Masso what it’s

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:00AM

What's Playing on Broadway: November 19-25, 2018 by Bww Special

Below, BroadwayWorld brings you this weekly listing of Broadway shows and their show times for November 5-11, 2018.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:00AM

Photo Coverage: Tyne Daly, Tim Daly & More Celebrate Opening Night of Primary Satges' DOWNSTAIRS by Jennifer Broski

Primary Stagespresents Downstairs by Theresa Rebeck Smash, BernhardtHamlet, Poor Behavior at Primary Stages, directed by Adrienne Campbell-Holt What We're Up Against. Performances began at t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:00AM

‘Never drags or fails to hold our attention’: CUCKOO – Soho Theatre by Liz Dyer

Exploring what it is to be young in Ireland today, Lisa Carroll’s debut play Cuckoo comes roaring to life at Soho Theatre, leading us without preamble into the world of best friends – an…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00AM

Kinky Boots’ Caroline Bowman, Jersey Boys’ Austin Colby, and their pup, Kodak by Told By Caroline Bowman and Austin Colby

Caroline: "At the beginning of September we decided that we would start looking for a dog on September 16th. On that date we would try to start planning for a dog and see if it was something…

SOURCE: www.petsofbroadway.org at 10:00AM
Monday, November 19, 2018 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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The Prom ***** by Barry Gordin

By: David Sheward November 19, 2018:  “We’re liberal Democrats from Broadway,” defiantly proclaims the amazing Brooks Ashmanskas as Barry Glickman, an egotistical musical-comedy star…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 09:50AM

‘Moulin Rouge!’ Opening on Broadway in Summer 2019 by Brent Lang

The Belle Epoque is coming to Broadway. “Moulin Rouge! The Musical,” the stage version of the beloved film, is hitting the Great White Way treatment next summer. Previews will be…

SOURCE: Variety at 09:48AM

“Heil Hitler” shouter reveals he’s a Trump critic by Tim Treanor

The man who shouted “Heil Hitler! Heil Trump!” in Baltimore’s Hippodrome during the intermission of Fiddler on the Roof on November 14 actually meant his outburst to be a g…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 09:42AM

Oscars Best Picture race: ‘A Star is Born’ still ahead of ‘Roma,’ but watch out for ‘Green Book’ say experts by Paul Sheehan

Heading into Thanksgiving, “A Star is Born” maintains its lead over “Roma” in the Best Picture race according to the predictions of the 30 Oscar Experts at Gold Derby…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 09:40AM

GRACE NOTES: Monday, November 19, 2018 by Susan Grace

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SOURCE: Grace Notes Subscription at 09:39AM

INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - November 19th - THE PROM and THE NEW ONE Top Growth! by Jeffrey Vizcaino

The top growing current Broadway musicals wereThe Prom17.76,King Kong5.24,The Cher Show2.34,My Fair Lady1.47 andHead Over Heels1.41.The top growing current Broadway plays wereThe New One36.1…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:25AM

Broadway on TV: Kristin Chenoweth, Lin-Manuel Miranda & More for Week of November 19, 2018 by TV News Desk

From stage to screen, Broadway will be represented on TV for the week of November 19, 2018

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:18AM

Poll: Should the theatre industry be more tolerant if employees need to take time off due to mental health issues or stress? by The Stage

Following Sheridan Smith’s revelations about her breakdown, which occurred when she was starring in Funny Girl in the West End, Lyn Gardner

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:16AM

Wild Goose Dreams with Hansol Jung by Victoria Myers

In playwright Hansol Jung’s world of glorious magical realism, the Internet is portrayed by people singing in binary code and fathers turning into penguins who have lost their wings. Those…

SOURCE: The Interval at 09:08AM

Don DeLillo’s Love-Lies-Bleeding explores life, death and borderlands in between

A thoughtful production at London’s Print Room raises questions about assisted dying, consciousness and identity

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 09:02AM

How the Shows Went On After 9/11, With an Assist From Ovid by American Theatre Editors

Broadway may have reopened its theatres on Sept. 13, but it was Mary Zimmerman's 'Metamorphoses' that seemed to capture and transform NYC's grief.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:00AM

Text of the Day: All We Ever Wanted Was Everything by Aleks Sierz

Random and topical thoughts and quotes gathered by My Theatre Mates contributor Aleks Sierz, first published on www.sierz.co.uk.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM
Monday, November 19, 2018 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Stage review: A Pennsylvania steel town unravels in masterful 'Sweat' by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The Pulitzer-winning play now at the Public Theater tells of how a thriving blue-collar city came to top America’s most impoverished list. 

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 08:58AM

Please Be Advised: Warnings For Theatre Audiences by Artsjournal2

As theatre addresses more of things like mass shootings and sexual assaults, the warnings have arrived. “The phenomenon has led to searching discussions at theaters large and small, pi…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 08:45AM

‘Moulin Rouge!’ Sets Date For Broadway Run by Dade Hayes

The Broadway adaptation of Baz Luhrmann’s Moulin Rouge! will begin its run on the boards next summer, producers announced, with previews starting June 28 and opening night on June 25. …

SOURCE: Deadline at 08:42AM

Song & Dance: NY Pops & The Best of Broadway by Sandi Durell

    By Ron Fassler   When it comes to the thousands of Broadway overtures written over the past hundred years or more, there is a general consensus that the one Jule Styne com…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 08:34AM

Liza Pulman to Sing Streisand at Lyric Theatre London in March-April 2019 by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Following sell-out runs at London’s The Other Palace and Wilton’s Music Hall, Liza Pulman Sings Streisand is to play dates at the Lyric Theatre in early 2019. Thi…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 08:29AM

Barbara Ann Malley Strikes a Nostalgic Note by Sandi Durell

    By Myra Chanin   The first time I heard Barbara Ann Malley sing was at the March 27th performance of Ricky Ritzel’s Broadway at Don’t Tell Mama, its home base. That e…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 08:15AM

Roxana Silbert to join Hampstead theatre as new artistic director by Chris Wiegand

Silbert – whose first job was as a Hampstead script reader – will leave Birmingham Rep for her new post in spring 2019Roxana Silbert has been appointed artistic director of Hampstead the…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:12AM

Cinderella review – a lovingly made dessert of a panto by Mark Fisher

Coliseum, OldhamKevin Shaw’s colourful panto is an enjoyable sugar rush seemingly powered by E-numbersFine Time Fontayne and Simeon Truby make their first entrance as the Ugly Sisters wear…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:12AM

Official: MOULIN ROUGE Will Can-Can to the Al Hirschfeld Theatre in July with Aaron Tveit, Karen Olivo & More! by BroadwayWorld TV

Producer Carmen Pavlovic Global Creatures justannounced that Moulin Rouge, based on the 2001 Twentieth Century Fox Motion Picture by Baz Luhrmann, will open on Broadway at the Al Hirschfeld …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:12AM

BWW's On This Day - November 19, 2018

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

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:12AM

Moulin Rouge! The Musical Sets Dates, Theater & Casting for Broadway Premiere by Andy Lefkowitz

Moulin Rouge! The Musical is officially headed to Broadway. The stage adaptation of Baz Luhrmann's 2001 motion picture will make its home at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre beginning on June 2…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 08:12AM

Today on Broadway: Monday, November 19, 2018 | UPDATE by Matt Tamanini

Listen: “Moulin Rouge!” Announces Broadway Plans, Broadway Mourns the Passing of Two Icons, “West Side Story” Revival Announces Interesting Search, LaChanze “Today on…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 08:00AM

The Show People Podcast: Chromatics, awards & masterclasses… by Andrew Keates

The Show People Podcast is back! This special ‘Show Peep’ tells you what Andrew Keates has been up to in Ireland, how we’ve become an award-winning podcast and details of Arion’s nex…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:00AM

Chicago Holiday Top 40: Our entertainment guide for the music, theater and 'Nutcrackers' of the season by Kerry Reid

The fraught election season of blue and red is (sort of) in the rearview mirror as bright holiday colors deck the halls and malls. Before you’re overloaded with shopping and socializing, t…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 08:00AM

‘King Kong’ director Drew McOnie wages gorilla warfare by David Cote

“We tamed the beast—you and I—we brought him to this city,” crows Carl Denham, the filmmaker and impresario in the new Broadway musical “King Kong.” The production’s beast tame…

SOURCE: Broadway.News Subscription at 08:00AM

‘Moulin Rouge!’ will open on Broadway this summer by Caitlin Huston

“Moulin Rouge!” is coming to Broadway next season with the cast from its Boston tryout. The musical, produced by Carmen Pavlovic, chief executive of Global Creatures and lead producer of…

SOURCE: Broadway.News Subscription at 08:00AM
Monday, November 19, 2018 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Moulin Rouge! Musical Sets Broadway Dates and Theatre; Aaron Tveit and Karen Olivo to Star by Ryan McPhee

Alex Timbers' musical adaptation of the 2001 film will open in summer 2019.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:59AM

My Brilliant Friend, Sky Atlantic — looks and feels wonderfully authentic

HBO’s eight-part adaptation of Elena Ferrante’s novels charts the changing role of women over the decades

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A mighty but muddled War Requiem at the Coliseum, London

ENO’s staging isn’t always effective — but the musical performance packs a formidable punch

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 07:32AM

Could cruise lines offer a seasonal alternative to panto? by Nick Awde

With high-end production values and thousands of shows a year, cruise-ship entertainment offers opportunities to performers and crew across all fields –

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:30AM

Hamilton star Giles Terera condemns ‘snobbery’ towards musical theatre by Giverny Masso

Performers including Giles Terera and Bonnie Langford have said there is still “snobbery” towards musical theatre, arguing that the genre is “almost

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:23AM

Liza Sings Streisand transfers to the West End’s Lyric Theatre for four 2019 dates

After extensive touring, including dates at Wilton's Music Hall and Cadogan Hall, and most recently, sell-outs at The Other Palace (where Faves founder Terri Paddock caught it), LIZA PULMAN …

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 07:15AM

Judi Dench Will Receive the Richard Harris Outstanding Contribution Award at the British International Film Awards by Stephanie Wild

Add another award to her long list According to Variety, Judi Dench will be honored with the Richard Harris Award for outstanding contribution to British film at the upcoming British Interna…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:06AM

‘Eighty emotional, tightly-choreographed minutes’: EXODUS – Finborough Theatre by Shanine Salmon

Motherlode has been touring this short four-hander, written and directed by Rachael Boulton, round venues in Wales for its premiere. It’s London’s luck that it has rocked up at the Finbo…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM
Monday, November 19, 2018 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Roxana Silbert announced as Hampstead Theatre’s new artistic director by Georgia Snow

Roxana Silbert has been appointed artistic director and joint chief executive of London’s Hampstead Theatre. She will succeed Edward Hall, who steps

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:56AM

Michaela Coel and Lennie James among figures signing public letter of support for Anthony Ekundayo Lennon by Georgia Snow

Nearly 50 actors and writers including Michaela Coel, Clarke Peters, Lucian Msamati and Lennie James have signed a letter in solidarity with

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:48AM

Broadway Heat: The Prom Edition (The Final 4!) by JK

HOT on Broadway (adj): fierce, talented, big potential; has "buzz"; has "it" factor.BROADWAY HEAT: THE PROM EDITIONLast week, The Prom opened to raves (including right here on this…

SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 06:42AM

“Everything Is Illuminated” Sheds Light on WWII Ukraine, at Aurora, Berkeley by Rachel Norby

Millennial Notes Foer & Block Show Why History Matters      by Rachel Norby Simon Block’s adaptation of Jonathan Safran Foer’s novel Everything is Illuminated exposes the unfortu…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 06:37AM

NEWS: Roxana Silbert is announced as Hampstead Theatre’s new artistic director & CEO by Press Releases

Roxana Silbert has been announced as the new artistic director and joint chief executive of Hampstead Theatre and will join the theatre in spring 2019, taking over from Edward Hall.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:34AM

Wicked extends to November 2019 by Carly-Ann Clements

500,000 tickets have been released to Wicked. Along with an extension to November 2019, five extra performances have been added to the Christmas run. The post Wicked extends to November 2019…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:20AM

“Anywhere” at Barbican, London by Blouin Artinfo

A skilful comination of elegance and dexterity, blended with the modesty of a haiku, “Anywhere,” will be on stage, at The Pit of London’s Barbican Centre, January 22-26, 2018. As …

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 06:13AM

Lincoln lives in 'A Civil War Christmas' at CT Rep by Christopher Arnott

Paula Vogel had her first Broadway production just a couple of years ago, with “Indecent,” a play-with-music concerning a famous theater censorship trial. But Vogel’s been a major pres…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM

If the shoe fits: Killian Donnelly & Matt Henry return to Kinky Boots for filming

Yes, it’s true, the West End production of the award-winning Kinky Boots is being filmed later this month for future worldwide screening and from 26-28 November original cast members Killi…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 06:00AM

‘Painfully relevant & beautifully moving’: HADESTOWN – National Theatre ★★★★★ by Olivia Mitchell

Folky, emotive, excellently performed and ever relevant, the National Theatre’s production of Hadestown is a grand triumph.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:00AM
Monday, November 19, 2018 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Annie Aitken wins 2018 Rob Guest Endowment by Erin James

The 2018 Rob Guest Endowment took place tonight at Sydney’s Capitol Theatre in front of a panel of expert judges including Kellie Dickerson, Jason Langley, Sharon Millerchip and Guy Simpso…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 05:59AM

“Monsieur” at MK2 Cinemas, Paris by Blouin Artinfo

On its premiere “Monsieur” will be previewed at the MK2 Library, Paris in presence of the film’s director and other guests on December 3, 2018.Laurent Delahousse picks up an intriguing…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 05:38AM

Wake Up With BWW 11/19: MTC Gala Honors Bernadette Peters, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top stories MTC honors Bernadette Peters at its gala tonight, and more

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:21AM

‘An enthusiastically warm-hearted show to watch’: FANATICAL – Playground Theatre by Ian Foster

Matt Board and Reina Hardy’s new musical Fanatical taps into the apparently unstoppable rise of comic-book culture, but takes a refreshingly uncynical slant on the subject.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:00AM

Critics are raving about... Fanatical at the Playground Theatre

Do you need reminding why you love musical - or whatever else you happen to be a fan of? Then, you've got to check out the premiere production of Matt Board and Reina Hardy's comic-book show…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 05:00AM
Monday, November 19, 2018 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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Fighting theatre’s anti-fatness problem by Scottee

Scottee is hosting Hamburger Queen, a "talent show for chubsters". Here, he explains why it's essential in an industry that doesn't make room for fat artists and audiences. The post Fightin…

SOURCE: exeuntmagazine.com at 04:24AM
Monday, November 19, 2018 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Aladdin review at the Theatre, Chipping Norton – ‘quirky theatricality’ by Hannah Greenstreet

In the film that opens John Terry’s production of Aladdin, a camel is wandering the streets of Chipping Norton. The villainous Abanazar

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 03:48AM

Bullet Tongue review at Big House, London – ‘ferocious and powerful’ by Dave Fargnoli

The Big House is gaining a solid reputation for making raw, powerful work with at-risk young people, and Bullet Tongue is no

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 03:05AM
Monday, November 19, 2018 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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On the Couch with Dr Karl Kruszelnicki by Arts Review

Who is Dr Karl? The stage persona of Karl Kruszelnicki who, thanks to growing up in an era when Education was seen as a Worthwhile Investment in the Future, has had 28 years of tax -payer fu…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 02:30AM

A Very Kransky Christmas by Arts Review

Australia’s favourite ‘twisted sisters’ are back to spread their macabre brand of Christmas cheer across the country this November and December in their hilariously kooky show,…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 02:11AM

Stephanie Street: Schools need to recognise that teaching theatre empowers everyone by Stephanie Street

It’s that time of year for the round-ups and the best-ofs. We’re a nation of list lovers and there’s nothing like December

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM

Top 5 theatre shows to see this week (November 19-25) by Natasha Tripney

The Kneebone Cadillac – Theatre Royal Plymouth Simon Stokes’ last production at Theatre Royal Plymouth will be the new play by Carl Grose, recently

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM

Lyn Gardner: ‘Difficult’ theatre may put some people off, but it can stay with you the longest by Lyn Gardner

Last week in the Guardian, journalist Sam Leith wrote in praise of “difficult” novels. The piece was in response to coverage of

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM
Monday, November 19, 2018 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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“Crazy for You” Defies the Great Depression, at Bay Area Musicals, S.F. by Bdhorwitz

The Gershwins & McCoy Deliver Delicious Dancing by Evelyn Arevalo and Barry David Horwitz Here’s a musical that illuminates 30s history. “Crazy for You” takes place during the Grea…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 01:44AM

Super Duper Close Up review – turning a lens on anxiety in the internet age by Miriam Gillinson

The Yard, LondonThe latest from theatre company Made in China is an arresting monologue about an actor prone to panic attacks and phone addictionA woman in a frilly green dress stands centre…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:36AM

“The Spy Gone North” at Les 3 Luxembourg, Paris by Blouinartinfo

Yoon Jong-bin’s “The Spy Gone North” is based on the true story of Park Chae-Seo, who was a South Korean spy with the code name of “Black Venus.” The film is being screened at Les …

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 01:23AM

“Mary Queen of Scots” at Angelika Film Center, New York by Blouinartinfo

Josie Rourke’s “Mary Queen of Scots” looks at two formidable women in Britain exploring the turbulent relationship between Mary Stuart and her cousin, Elizabeth I of England. The film …

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 01:12AM

Theatrefolk Featured Play – The Redemption of Gertie Greene by Taryn Temple by Lindsay Price

Welcome to our Featured Play Spotlight. The Redemption of Gertie Greene by Taryn Temple takes an upside-down look at bullying and the importance of standing up for those who can’t do it …

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AM

Harry Potter's Evanna Lynch Sorts Her Dancing With The Stars Partner

Harry Potter's Evanna Lynch Sorts Her Dancing With The Stars PartnerJoin Young Hollywood for our most magical "Dancing With The Stars" rehearsal yet as we go behind the scenes with the encha…

SOURCE: younghollywood.com at 01:00AM
Monday, November 19, 2018 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend - 11/18-11/19/2018

Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from this weekend Monday, November 19, 2018 - Monday, November 19, 2018.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:55AM

YouTube Star Conor Maynard Makes His Broadway Debut in Kinky Boots by Andy Lefkowitz

The Tony-winning Broadway production of Kinky Boots welcomes British pop star and YouTube sensation Conor Maynard in the role of Charlie Price on November 19 for a limited run through Januar…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:33AM

Oscar Nominee June Squibb Returns to Broadway in Waitress by Andy Lefkowitz

Academy Award nominee June Squibb steps back onto the Broadway stage on November 19, taking on the role of Old Josie (formerly known as Old Joe) in the Tony-nominated musical Waitress a…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:33AM

Circus Oz: Rock Bang by Arts Review

Together, Berliner siblings and musical chameleons Otto and Astrid Rot have had many years at the forefront of the post-punk scene. Shows by their band Die Roten Punkte have given us sketche…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 12:13AM

The Very Hungry Caterpillar wriggles its way to Arts Centre Melbourne by Gabi Bergman

“In the light of the moon a little egg lay on a leaf…” A simple opening sentence that makes both adults and children alike squeak with excitement, Eric Carle’s The V…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 12:09AM

America — Simon & Garfunkel’s 1968 anthem is steeped in national mythology

This bittersweet song has been interpreted as both exaltation and elegy

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Playbill’s Guide to the 2018 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade by Cleo Aukland

Tips to find the best spot on the parade route, the full lineup listing, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Todrick Hall Joins London Cast of Chicago November 19 by Andrew Gans

The recording star and YouTube favorite returns to the role of Billy Flynn.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Holiday Tour of A Christmas Story Musical Begins November 19 by Andrew Gans

The tour of the Benj Pasek, Justin Paul, and Joseph Robinette musical launches in Orange, Texas.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Manhattan Theatre Club Honors Bernadette Peters November 19 by Andrew Gans

Kate Baldwin, Danny Burstein, Gavin Creel, Joel Grey, and more are part of the evening celebrating the three-time Tony recipient.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Fabulation, or The Re-Education of Undine Begins November 19 by Olivia Clement

Cherise Boothe stars as Undine in the 2004 play by two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

IMPRESSIONS: Twyla Tharp’s “Minimalism and Me” at the Joyce Theater by The Dance Enthusiast

In IMPRESSIONS: Twyla Tharp’s “Minimalism and Me” at the Joyce Theater, "Although this accumulation of compositional abstractions sounds impressive, what really emerged was a style �…

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 12:00AM

You Can Hear What She's Thinking -- Literally - A new interactive show fuses theatrical design and neuroscience in an attempt to parse the female brai

A new interactive show fuses theatrical design and neuroscience in an attempt to parse the female brain---Back in 2012, Melania Trump tweeted out a photo of a whale with the caption, "What i…

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

Guest Writer Blakeley White-McGuire Stages Martha Graham's "Errand Into the Maze" at the Semperoper in Dresden, Germany by The Dance Enthusiast

Guest Writer Blakeley White-McGuire Stages Martha Graham's Errand Into the Maze at the Semperoper in Dresden, Germany, "The whole experience was a window to culture that revealed how its …

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 12:00AM

"Balanchine: The City Center Years" at New York City Center With Ballet Companies From Around the World by The Dance Enthusiast

In "Balanchine: The City Center Years" at New York City Center With Ballet Companies From Around the World, "City Center played a central role in Balanchine’s artistic development: Without…

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 12:00AM