Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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Netflix to Hold World Premiere of “Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle” in Mumbai by Blouin Artinfo

The world premiere of Netflix’s “Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle,” will be held in Mumbai on November 25 with director and star Andy Serkis, joined by Christian Bale, Freida Pinto, Louis …

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 11:57PM

“Wonderland: Alice’s Rock & Roll Adventure”—A Retro Treat, at BACT, S.F. by Rosa Del Duca

Millennial Notes Hannah Dworkin Channels Lewis Carroll, Enchantingly by Rosa del Duca “Wonderland: Alice’s Rock & Roll Adventure” opens with a grand gesture—the entire cast sings…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 11:48PM

Review: A Hip-Hop Sidekick Eyes Center Stage in ‘Hype Man’ by Elisabeth Vincentelli

Idris Goodwin’s energetic but overstuffed play explores race, gender, police brutality and the quest for fame.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:18PM

On the Couch with Grant Smith by Arts Review

Who is Grant Smith? A man who has the extreme good fortune to spend his life working in music and the visual arts: 40 years in Opera and Music Theatre followed by 10 years managing Gallery G…

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

British Museum reveals first account of border conflict

Message on 4,500-year-old Mesopotamia marble pillar only recently deciphered

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 11:00PM
Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Measure for Measure by Lara Altunian

The post Measure for Measure appeared first on STAGE RAW - ARTS IN L.A. - SERVED FRESH.

SOURCE: stageraw.com at 10:59PM

The Bitter Game by Lara Altunian

The post The Bitter Game appeared first on STAGE RAW - ARTS IN L.A. - SERVED FRESH.

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Robyn Stacey: as still as life by Arts Review

Leading audiences into the tantalising world of still life and through to the work of Robyn Stacey, a practicing artist fascinated by the history of the Renaissance and Baroque still life ge…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 10:36PM

Today on Broadway: Wednesday, November 21, 2018 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: “Celebrity Autobiography” Changes B’way Schedule, “Cats” Film Finds Rum Tum Tugger, Miranda & Kander Release #HamilDrop! “Today on Broadway…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 10:33PM

Bringing Porches Back Front And Center by Joe Patti

While I was at the Arts Midwest conference in November, Joanna Taft, Executive Director of the Harrison Center for the Arts, spoke about the “porching” culture that had developed…

SOURCE: Butts In The Seats at 10:18PM

The Director by Arts Review

A bold new performance starring charismatic ex-funeral director of 21 years, Scott Turnbull, and artist Lara Thoms, Arts House presents The Director at the North Melbourne Town Hall in a wor…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 10:08PM

Nigerian musicians inspired by cultural legacy

Today’s popular artists are incorporating indigenous styles while forging a modern sound

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 10:00PM

Experimental spaces harbour Lagos art

Nigeria’s artists have a growing international profile but often show works in ‘rogue’ ways

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Showpony by Lara Altunian

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SOURCE: stageraw.com at 10:00PM
Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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An Interview with Prize-Winning Playwright Jacqueline Goldfinger: Providing Support for Her Colleagues by Deb Miller

Born and raised in Tallahassee, Florida, Jacqueline Goldfinger is an award-winning playwright, dramaturg, poet, and educator based in Philadelphia, whose plays have been developed and produc…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:43PM

Poetry Review: Leonard Cohen’s “The Flame” — The Errant Canadian Comes Home by Robert Israel

Leonard Cohen reinforces this dedication to lyricism with striking humility in his final book.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 09:42PM

Mazda Opera in the Bowl by Arts Review

Opera Australia’s immensely popular free event, Mazda Opera in the Bowl returns to Melbourne’s Sidney Myer Music Bowl on Saturday 24 November with a revered line up of Australia’s…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 09:10PM

BroadwayCon Star To Be Finalists Announced, Andrew Barth Feldman To Perform by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayCon and the Broadway League Foundation haveannounced finalists for the BroadwayCon 2019 Star To Be talent competition. BroadwayCon and the Broadway League Foundation have also announ…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:08PM
Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Review Roundup: Tom Stoppard's THE HARD PROBLEM at Lincoln Center by Review Roundups

Lincoln Center Theater presents The Hard Problem, a new play by Tom Stoppard, to be directed by Jack O'Brien. The production features Eshan Bay, Adelaide Clemens, John Patrick Doherty, Nina …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:41PM

Sydney Modern expansion of the Art Gallery of New South Wales gets green light by Arts Review

NSW Arts Minister Don Harwin has announced the $344 million Sydney Modern expansion of the Art Gallery of New South Wales has received planning approval. Construction of the new building, de…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 08:04PM
Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Immersive Show from Magician David Kwong, The Enigmatist, Will Play High Line Hotel by Adam Hetrick

New York City's latest immersive and mysterious theatrical experience will play Friday and Saturday nights beginning January 4.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:38PM

Immersive Show from Magician David Kwong Will The Enigmatist at The High Line Hotel by Adam Hetrick

New York City's latest immersive and mysterious theatrical experience will play Friday and Saturday nights beginning January 4.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:38PM

Admiration Society: Rufus Wainwright and Ivo van Hove Talk Politics, Coming Out and Boarding School by Boris Kachka

Two creative people in two different fields in one wide-ranging conversation. This time: the singer and the director.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 07:18PM

Marilyn Maye Gives Thanks Concert by Sandi Durell

      By Sandi Durell     It’s a BIG thank you, yes it is, at Feinstein’s/54 Below – and it goes round and round. From Marvelous Marilyn Maye to her friends an…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 07:11PM

'The New One' Follows Comedian Mike Birbiglia's Journey To Parenthood

Comedian Mike Birbiglia was staunchly opposed to having a kid. Then he and his wife had one. He talks with NPR's Ari Shapiro about his new Broadway show, The New One, about what happened nex…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 07:06PM
Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Someone Who’ll Watch Over Me by Darryl Reilly

As Michael, the soulful and animated Michael Broadhurst enthralls as he rhapsodizes about his deceased wife, philosophically opines and stalwartly copes. Jonathan Judge-Russo has shattering …

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 06:57PM

Wait Wait Naked and Ashamed: Alonzo Bodden and Roxanne Roberts by NPR

Will Alonzo ever settle down? And what did Roxanne say about the Queen that nearly toppled the monarchy? Find out on this week's Wait Wait Naked and Ashamed.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 06:23PM

Harris Center for the Arts to sell 1 million tickets by December

The Harris Center for the Arts at Folsom Lake College has grown rapidly since its inception in 2011, and as it nears its eighth anniversary, the performing arts venue is … Click to Con…

SOURCE: The Sacramento Bee at 06:16PM

Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Andy Mientus by Broadway.com

Andy Mientus stops by Broadway.com HQ to chat about singing Joni Mitchell's Ladies of the Canyon at Feinstein's/54 Below and more with Paul Wontorek.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:12PM

Jason Derulo to Sing Out as Rum Tum Tugger in Cats Film by Andy Lefkowitz

Singer-songwriter Jason Derulo is the latest star added to the upcoming film adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Derulo will take on the role o…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:12PM
Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Singer Jason Derulo To Play Rum Tum Tugger in CATS Film by BroadwayWorld

It has been reported that RampB superstar Jason Derulo has joined the star-studded cast of the upcoming film adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:51PM

Review: All Save One, a new comedy with a touch of Coward by Emily Priborkin

It’s no shock that Hollywood is full of secrets. In the era of #MeToo, it’s clear that much is hidden from the public under a facade of glamour and glitz. Though it takes place during th…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 05:36PM

King Kong by Joel Benjamin

Designed by Johnny Tilders, the puppet Kong is phenomenal, a 20-foot tall, 2,000 pound marionette operated by the ten-person King’s Company, members of the cast assigned to operating the a…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 05:34PM

Center Theatre Group Announces L.A. Disney Musicals in Schools by American Theatre Editors

Five L.A. schools have been selected to participate in the free program hosted by Center Theatre Group.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:23PM

Betsy Wolfe Will Make Solo Cabaret Debut at Feinstein’s/54 Below by Adam Hetrick

The star of Waitress, Falsettos, and The Last Five Years will premiere her first-ever nightclub act, All Bets Are Off, in March.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:17PM

BE MORE CHILL Celebrates Vinyl Release with Cast Members at Barnes and Noble by BroadwayWorld

Ghostlight Records and Two River Theater will celebrate the vinyl edition of the BE MORE CHILL Original Cast Recording with an exclusive in-store signing and performance at Barnes amp Noble …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:06PM
Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Lin-Manuel Miranda is Hamilton once more for new song 'Cheering For Me Now' by Usa Today, Maeve McDermott, Usa Today

In November's installment of his Hamildrop series, Miranda dons his Alexander Hamilton garb once more for a new video.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 04:45PM

A Look at Familiar at Steppenwolf Theatre by Marc J. Franklin

The production of Danai Gurira’s acclaimed play is set to open November 26 in Chicago.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:36PM

Poll Suggests That Audiences Would Object To Ads During Live Theatre Intermissions by Artsjournal

The online survey was held in response to news that English National Opera is seeking permission to project adverts on to its safety curtain. Of 443 respondents to the poll, which asked: �…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 04:29PM

Comédie-Française Production of Cyrano de Bergerac Will Be Screened in U.S. Cinemas by Andrew Gans

The one-night-only event will be held January 23, 2019.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:29PM

The Illusionists Star and Famed Magician Darcy Oake Wows Us with a Card Trick

Before making his Broadway debut with The Illusionists, Darcy Oake dropped by to wow us with some magic.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 04:28PM

Darren Criss, Jane Lynch to Appear in A LEGENDARY CHRISTMAS WITH JOHN AND CHRISSY by TV News Desk

NBC has announced a full line-up of special celebrity guests appearing in 'A Legendary Christmas with John and Chrissy,' an hourlong holiday special airing Wednesday, Nov. 28 at 10-11 p.m. r…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:26PM

TCG Fall Forum 2018: Culture, Strategy, Breakfast by American Theatre Editors

This year’s TCG Fall Forum on Governance challenged theatremakers and their boards to dig deep and think big.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:23PM

Patti LuPone and Brian Stokes Mitchell Discuss Their Ghoulish Turns on Disney Junior's Vampirina by Ryan McPhee

The two Tony winners guest star on the animated series' November 23 episode.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:23PM

Interview: Ute Lemper Takes on Marlene Dietrich by Matthew Wexler

International stage and recording star Ute Lemper performs a one-woman show inspired by an intimate conversation with legendary performer Marlene Dietrich.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 04:18PM

A Deluxe Edition of the SCHOOL OF ROCK THE MUSICAL (ORIGINAL CAST RECORDING) to be Released November 30 by TV News Desk

School of Rock The Musical Original Cast Recordingwill be released as adeluxe edition on November 30thviaWarner Bros Records. Newsong andmusic video School of Rock - The Musical Medley avail…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:15PM

Full Cast & Creative Team Announced for Ruben & Clay’s Christmas Show by Mark A. Robinson

The title might be a mouthful, but considering the cast and creative team that has been assembled, Ruben & Clay’s First Annual Christmas Carol Family Fun Pageant Spectacular Reunion Sh…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 04:11PM

Odds & Ends: Date Set for Lin-Manuel Miranda's Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame & More by Broadway.com

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed today. Date Set for Lin-Manuel Miranda to Receive Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame The date is set! Hamilton creator and upcoming …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:04PM

The Stars of Tom Stoppard's The Hard Problem Celebrate Their Off-Broadway Opening by Broadway.com

The Hard Problem, a new play by Tom Stoppard making its New York premiere, opened at Lincoln Center Theater's Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater on November 19. Stoppard, director Jack O'Brie…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:04PM
Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Cynthia Lopez by Cynthia Lopez

Growing up, Cynthia Lopez acted in and directed elaborate backyard plays with her sister and childhood friends. They even charged for admission and snacks. Decades later, she still appreciat…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 03:47PM

Up on the Marquee: TRUE WEST, with Ethan Hawke and Paul Dano! by Walter McBride

Roundabout Theatre Company will soon present a new Broadway production of Sam Shepard's Tony amp Pulitzer Prize-nominated drama True West, directed by James Macdonald The Children.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:40PM

Oh, night Divine: 12 Christmas questions with John Waters by Kt Hawbaker

With a film career reeking of a grease trap and hairspray, iconic troublemaker John Waters would make the top of any holiday party list. This time around, however, the hellion is inviting ev…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 03:40PM

VIDEO: A Queen Meets Queen! Relive Liza Minnelli's 'We Are the Champions' by BroadwayWorld

Before heading to the movie theater to see Bohemian Rhapsody, the new biopic about Queen frontman Freddie Mercury, check out this video of Liza Minnelli and the remaining members of the band…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:38PM

Telly Leung at Birdland by Sandi Durell

    By Ron Fassler   On his Monday night off from playing the title role in Aladdin at the New Amsterdam Theatre on West 42nd Street, Telly Leung travelled two blocks north to…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 03:33PM

From the Review Files: Tarzan, or the Review That Got Me Fired by Rob Weinert-Kendt

Long story short: I was the last regular critic employed by the ticket-concierge site Broadway.com, for whom I reviewed the 2005-06 season (highlights included Sweeney Todd, Bridge & Tun…

SOURCE: The Wicked Stage at 03:32PM

Broadway Replacement Stars That Left Us Stunned: School of Rock Leading Lady Mamie Parris

In our new photo and interview series, BroadwayBox spotlights 10 incredible Broadway replacement stars. Next up, School of Rock rockstar Mamie Parris.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 03:24PM

Hollywood in the ’50s is slightly musty in ‘All Save One’ by Celia Wren

There’s amusing repartee in the Washington Stage Guild comedy-drama, but the production smacks of artifice.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 03:18PM

Ruben & Clay's Christmas Show Sets Full Casting for Broadway Run by Andy Lefkowitz

Holiday season is around the corner, and full casting is now set for the highly anticipated Broadway spectacular Ruben & Clay's Christmas Show, featuring American Idol alums Ruben St…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:04PM

Sing Out! The Cast of Oscar Winner Tarell Alvin McCraney's Choir Boy Prep for Broadway Bow by Lindsey Sullivan

Choir Boy, a play with music, that tells the story of a young man ready to take his rightful place as leader of his school's gospel choir. The piece marks the Broadway debut of Moon…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:04PM

Lonny Price on Directing Harold Prince: The Director's Life by Mark Peikert

The new documentary, featuring interviews with decades of Prince's collaborators, premieres on PBS November 23.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:03PM

Photo Flash: Hugh Jackman Receives the Kirk Douglas Award for Excellence in Film by Marika O'Hara

On Monday night, Academy Award nominated actor Hugh Jackman received the Kirk Douglas Award for Excellence in Film from the Santa Barbara International Film Festival at the Ritz Carlton Baca…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:01PM
Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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How Pistarckle Theater Became a Refuge in Hurricanes’ Wake by American Theatre Editors

The company in St. Thomas, by surviving hurricanes Irma and Maria, helped its fellow islanders survive it too.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:50PM

Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival announces 2019 lineup by Kt Hawbaker

On Tuesday, the Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival announced its roster for 2019, culling artists from around the world. Now in its third biennial run, the fest aims to turn the c…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 02:50PM

Full Cast Set for Ruben & Clay’s Broadway Christmas Show by Ruthie Fierberg

American Idols Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken won’t be alone when they begin performances December 7.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:42PM

Arsht Center Names Johann Zietsman CEO and President by American Theatre Editors

Zietsman will start his new role at the Miami performing arts center early next year.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:25PM

‘Mystery Science Theater 3000’ at 30: Still Talking Back to the Screen by Simon Abrams

Joel Hodgson, the creator of “MST3K,” and Jonah Ray, the host of the Netflix version, which returns Nov. 22, discuss the show, past and present.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 02:04PM

Kelli O’Hara and Will Chase Introduce Their ‘Reexamined’ Kiss Me, Kate by Jackson McHenry

Currently, this spring’s production of Kiss Me, Kate is the only musical revival announced for the 2019 Broadway season, but its stars Kelli O’Hara and Will Chase promise it won’t be t…

SOURCE: Vulture at 02:00PM
Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Broadway Premiere of Celebrity Autobiography Cancels December 3 Performance by Andy Lefkowitz

The upcoming Broadway engagement of Celebrity Autobiography has announced the cancellation of its December 3 performance at the Marquis Theatre. Performances will continue on the other …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:54PM

Zach Adkins Looks Back on His 10 Favorite Photos From His Run in Broadway's Anastasia

Before he plays his final performance in Anastasia, Zach Adkins shares some of his favorite Instagram posts.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 01:47PM

‘Celebrity Autobiography’ cancels one of four performances by Caitlin Huston

‘Celebrity Autobiography’ will no longer play its Dec. 3 performance because of “scheduling reasons,” the show announced Tuesday. The comedy show, featuring celebriti…

SOURCE: Broadway.News Subscription at 01:44PM

Lantern Theater Company presents David Ives’s ‘The Heir Apparent’ by Mark Cofta

The Lantern Theater's solid production of David Ives's 'The Heir Apparent' can't rescue the 1708 French comedy from its own thin humor. Mark Cofta reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 01:41PM

Bob Dylan and His Band at The Beacon Theatre, New York by Blouin Artinfo

Bob Dylan and his band return to one of their favorite performance venues, the Beacon Theatre starting on November 23 through December 1, 2018.Born as Robert Allen Zimmerman, Bob Dylan is an…

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

The Cast and Creative Team of Broadway’s Choir Boy Meet the Press by Marc J. Franklin

The Manhattan Theatre Club production of Tarell Alvin McCraney’s play is set to begin performances December 12 at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:24PM

“La Cenerentola” at Palais Garnier, Paris by Blouin Artinfo

Rossini’s music set to Jacopo Ferretti’s libretto, “La Cenerentola,” a two act opera opens in a new production at Paris’ Palais Garnier on November 23 and runs through December 26.…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 01:21PM

Plácido Domingo Reflects on 5 Decades of Artistry at the Metropolitan Opera by William Berger

The legendary singer will perform the title role of Puccini's Gianni Schicchi.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:20PM

Jerry Frankel, Prolific Broadway Producer, Is Dead at 88 by Richard Sandomir

Mr. Frankel, a former dress manufacturer, produced more than 50 plays and musicals with various partners and won nine Tony Awards.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 01:18PM

Listen: Michael C. Hall on ‘Thom Pain,’ Queer Roles and More ‘Dexter’ by Gordon Cox

Michael C. Hall is always hearing about the return of “Dexter” — but not from anyone actually involved in the show. “People on the street are always telling me about …

SOURCE: Variety at 01:16PM

VIDEO: Patti LuPone and Brian Stokes Mitchell Discuss Their Roles on Disney's VAMPIRINA by TV News Desk

Tony Award winners Patti LuPone and Brian Stokes Mitchell gueststar as Vampirina's grandparents in a special holiday episode of Disney Junior's hit animated series 'Vampirina' premiering FRI…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:16PM

Thirst Entrapment: A Review of Rightlynd at Victory Gardens Theater by Kevin Greene

The first of three world premieres by Ike Holter scheduled for this season is also the thirstiest play he's ever written. And that's saying something.

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 01:00PM

Monica Esteves joins Canadian Stage as executive director by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Longtime Toronto arts manager leaves Crow’s Theatre, where she helped spearhead the campaign to build Streetcar Crowsnest.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 01:00PM
Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Center Theatre Group Names 7 Los Angeles-Based Playwrights for 2018–2019 Writers’ Workshop by Adam Hetrick

The eight-month residency aims to forge a sense of community among L.A.-based writers, while providing artistic support and professional guidance.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:58PM

CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY Trims Performance Schedule to Three Dates by BroadwayWorld

Celebrity Autobiography, the award-winning hit comedy show in which celebrities act out other celebrities' jaw-dropping memoirs verbatim, will come to Broadway's Marquis Theatre 210 West 46t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:58PM

Broadway Green Alliance Will Hold Fall Textile Collection Drive by Andrew Gans

The November 28 collection drive is open to all shows, theatres, industry members, and fans.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:57PM

Steven Berkoff: who will dare to stage my one-man Harvey Weinstein play? by Stuart Jeffries

He’s played baddies in everything from Bond to Beverly Hills Cop. Now he’s tackling the disgraced movie mogul in a self-penned play. The actor-playwright explains why theatre is dying ou…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:54PM

The spectral textures of Saariaho’s Only the Sound Remains

Staged by Peter Sellars at New York’s Rose Theater, the chamber opera is a delicate interpretation of two Noh plays

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:53PM

What Did Critics Think of Tom Stoppard’s The Hard Problem Off-Broadway by Ruthie Fierberg

The Lincoln Center Theater production, starring Adelaide Clemens, opened November 19.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:50PM

The Van Morrison vibe: Orphy Robinson at London Jazz Festival

The vibes player’s homage to Astral Weeks at Queen Elizabeth Hall balanced reverence and reinvention

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:50PM

Farah Alvin, Ken Arpino and More Complete Cast of RUBEN & CLAY Christmas Show by BroadwayWorld

When RUBEN STUDDARD and CLAY AIKEN join forces for Ruben amp Clay's First Annual Christmas Carol Family Fun Pageant Spectacular Reunion Show aka 'Ruben amp Clay's Christmas Show', the monume…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:50PM

See YouTube Star Conor Maynard Make His Broadway Debut in Kinky Boots by Lindsey Sullivan

The Tony-winning Broadway production of Kinky Boots welcomed British pop star and YouTube sensation Conor Maynard to the role of Charlie Price on November 19. Broadway.com snapped some fun p…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:48PM

Alan Ball on the True Blood Musical: 'It's Actually Pretty Good' by Andy Lefkowitz

The long-gestating musical adaptation based on the HBO series True Blood is currently receiving workshops, says series creator Alan Ball in a recent interview with The Hollywood Re…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:48PM

Ben Platt & the Cast of Waitress Celebrate June Squibb's First Bow as Old Josie by Eric King

On November 19, Broadway alum and Academy Award nominee June Squibb took her first bow as "Old Josie" in the hit musical Waitress. The actress takes over in the role of the lo…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:48PM

Paris’s Festival d’Automne spotlights Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker

Two collaborative works showcased the more engaging side of an often austere choreographer

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:47PM

Watch an Exclusive Clip From Bolshoi Ballet's Don Quixote Before It Leaps to Movie Theatres by Ryan McPhee

The production is the latest performance filmed from the Moscow company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36PM

The Secret Marriage review at Jacksons Lane, London – ‘fizz and refinement’ by Yehuda Shapiro

Famously encored in its entirety by the Emperor of Austria, Domenico Cimarosa’s Il matrimonio segreto dates from 1792 – the year of

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:33PM

Ariana Grande, Mad With Power, Has Cast Herself in All the Rom-Coms by Jackson McHenry

new best friend .... thank u, next Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) November 20, 2018But Grande’s not just going Blonde, as she teased on her Instagram, she’s also done re-creations of Mean…

SOURCE: Vulture at 12:26PM

BWW Flashback: Everybody Say Yeah and Meet Conor Maynard, KINKY BOOTS' Newest Star! by Paul Smith

Connor Maynard made his Broadway debut in the hit show Kinky Boots on November 19, 2018. Before making his debut, Maynard accumulated a huge following, while based in Brighton, UK. He has ga…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:22PM

“Asako I & II” at UGC Ciné Cité Les Halles, Paris by Blouin Artinfo

“Asako I & II” (“At All Hours”), the Japanese romance drama is coming to Paris’ UGC Cine Cite Les Halles on November 25, 2018.Directed by Ryūsuke Hamaguchi, the film features …

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 12:20PM

FREEZE FRAME: Meet the Cast of CHOIR BOY on Broadway! by Walter McBride

Manhattan Theatre Club presents the Broadway premiere of Choir Boy, by Academy Award winner Tarell Alvin McCraney Moonlight, The BrotherSister Plays and directed by Drama Desk Award nominee …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:20PM

Panto designer Terry Parsons: ‘I’ve always been in the right place at the right time’ by Tim Bano

Designer Terry Parsons is back where it all began, at Belgrade Theatre, five decades after getting his first job there. He tells

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:18PM

Photo Coverage: MY FAIR LADY, MEAN GIRLS & More Rehearse for Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade! by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

A spectacle like no other awaits millions as the 92nd annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, America's favorite tradition, kicks-off the holiday season. The MACY'S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE is…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:15PM

Center Theatre Group Announces 2018-19 Writers’ Workshop by American Theatre Editors

A cohort of 7 L.A.-based writers will develop new works at Center Theatre Group.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:11PM

Echo Theater Company Announces 2019 Season by American Theatre Editors

The season will include a world premiere play by Erik Patterson.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:08PM

The technical wizardry behind a rising house and other tricks of the set of An Inspector Calls by Keith Loria

It’s been more than 25 years since Stephen Daldry’s production of J.B. Priestley’s An Inspector Calls made its London debut. Thanks to Ian MacNeil’s astonishing set that paints…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 12:04PM

On Chester Gould and “Dick Tracy” by Trav S.D.

Chester Gould (1900-1985), creator of Dick Tracy, was born on this day.  Dick Tracy has always been on my shortlist of favorite comic strips, and is easily my favorite manifestation of noir…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 12:04PM

For A Producer, Knowing When And How To Close A Play Is As Important As Opening It by Artsjournal1

“One of the industry’s faults is that producers can find themselves in financial trouble and in a bid not to lose face may not want to tell anyone else about it. Invariably, this…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 12:03PM

The Wind in the Willows review at Polka Theatre, London – ‘entertaining and enchanting’ by Duska Radosavljevic

Kenneth Grahame’s beloved literary classic began life as a series of bedtime stories the author told to his young son. Though the

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:03PM
Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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“The White Album” at BAM Harvey Theater, New York by Blouin Artinfo

Created by Lars Jan and Early Morning Opera, “The White Album,” a stage adaptation of Joan Didion’s novel of the same name, premieres at New York’s BAM Harvey Theater on November 28 …

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 11:58AM

Casting Complete for Off-Broadway’s God Said This by Andrew Gans

The Primary Stages production of Leah Nanako Winkler's award-winning play will begin performances in January 2019.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:55AM

Win Four Tickets to Immersive, 4-Course Dining Entertainment PASSION NATION by Contests - Broadway

Passion Nation is the first of its kind, immersive dining experience, exciting amp enjoyable as a standalone happening but especially developed to get you ready for your Broadway experience,…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:45AM

'The Woman in Black' brings a chilling darkness to the Royal George — without a cheap digital scare in sight by Chris Jones

The usual admonition to turn off your cell phones has a particular intensity at “The Woman in Black,” now at the Royal George Theatre. “We use very low level levels of light in this pr…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 11:45AM

John Kander & Lin-Manuel Miranda Collaborate on Latest #Hamildrop 'Cheering for Me Now' by Broadway.com

For Lin-Manuel Miranda's second-to-last #Hamildrop, the Hamilton mastermind has teamed up with a legend of the American musical theater: John Kander, iconic composer of Chicago and …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:42AM

Tony Winner Ari'el Stachel Cast in New Motion Picture Zola by Andy Lefkowitz

Big news for Tony winner Ari'el Stachel! The standout Band's Visit player has landed a role in the upcoming feature film Zola, according to Deadline. The film, based on David K…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:42AM

Backstage at Wicked with Amanda Jane Cooper, Episode 7: Pit Secrets & More by Broadway.com

Wicked star Amanda Jane Cooper lets us poke around the orchestra pit, takes your questions and more!

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:42AM

Industry Editor Exclusive: BAT OUT OF HELL and the Tour That Never Was by Cara Joy David

It was around 3pm on November 1, 2018. The members of the company of BAT OUT OF HELL, which was in the midst of an engagement at Toronto's Mirvish Theatre, received a text saying there would…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:36AM

Go Inside Manhattan Theatre Club’s 2018 Fall Benefit Honoring Bernadette Peters by Marc J. Franklin

Joel Grey, Kate Baldwin, Gavin Creel, and more came out to celebrate the three-time Tony Award recipient November 19.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:31AM

My First Performance: Sara Bareilles by Ap, Ap, Ap

The bug bit early for Sara Bareilles. She says nerves quickly turned into a love of the spotlight, especially enjoying the applause. (Nov. 20)        

SOURCE: USA Today at 11:25AM

Max von Essen to Play Final Performance in Broadway’s Anastasia by Adam Hetrick

The Tony Award nominee took over the role of Gleb in the Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty musical in December 2017.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:25AM

Broadway Grosses w/e 11/18/2018: Early Snow Brings Flurries to Broadway

Box Office Grosses slipped slightly to $36.5M this week. Some softening might be due to the surprise winter weather last Friday which had most of Manhattan and surrounding areas in grid-lock…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:15AM

NEWS: Edinburgh hit Lands arrives at the Bush Theatre & Twitter loves it by Featured Content

Antler's two-handed tale of friendship and obsession, which was originally a hit at the 2017 Edinburgh Fringe, has bounced its way to west London's Bush Theatre, where it currently has audie…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:12AM

Candoco to be first contemporary dance company to perform on BBC1’s Strictly Come Dancing by Giverny Masso

Candoco is to become the first contemporary dance company to appear on the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing. Candoco Dance Company, which is

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:12AM

Set designers’ model boxes to be subject of National Theatre exhibition by Georgia Snow

An exhibition that takes audiences behind the scenes of how set designers develop their ideas for the stage has opened at the

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:12AM

Audra McDonald and Brian Stokes Mitchell to Perform Free Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute Concert at Kennedy Center by Adam Hetrick

The Tony-winning Ragtime stars will headline Let Freedom Ring!, which will be live-streamed on Facebook and YouTube.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:10AM

In Defense of Kong and Offense at Prom. Moulin Rouge on Broadway. John Kander and Lin-Manuel Miranda team up. #Stageworthy news of the week. by Jonathan Mandell

This week in New York theater, I seem to have zigged while others zagged, even when it comes to zazz. To explain: 1. I don’t completely understand the high level of snark about “King Kon…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 11:07AM

Magic Time!: ‘Cry It Out’ at Studio Theatre by John Stoltenberg

Cry It Out—an exhilaratingly funny and touching comedy about new parenthood—is a joyous reminder that when a playwright of Molly Smith Metzler’s skill and compassion writes “…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:05AM

Max von Essen Will Play Final Performance in ANASTASIA on December 16 by BroadwayWorld

Max von Essen will play his final performance as Gleb in the hit Broadway musical ANASTASIA on December 16, 2018. Max joined the production in December 2017, having taken over for original c…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:04AM

Macbeth at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse by Eva Mason

Shakespeare’s Globe kicks off their Winter season in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse with the famously bloodthirsty tale of a Scottish king’s quest for power. Directed by Robert Hastie, the …

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 11:01AM

Panto at the Palladium: Dicks, dames and queens at the London’s home of pantomime by Nick Smurthwaite

The Palladium staged its first pantomime in 1914 and developed a tradition that brought the biggest stars to its stage. Nick Smurthwaite

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:01AM

‘A cheesy, sparkly, feelgood, family show’: NATIVITY! THE MUSICAL – Touring ★★★★★ by Anne Cox

Parents, if the thought of sitting through yet another (yawn) pantomime this Yule fills you with dread, then I’d recommend the dazzling, cheery musical Nativity! The Musical as an outstand…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM
Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Introduce Yourself(ie): 10 Questions with King Kong Standout Casey Garvin

Casey Garvin talks about his incredibly memorable audition for Broadway's King Kong, being a theatre nerd at heart, and how he spends his days off.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 10:57AM

Review: Cirque Dreams, short and sweet at Gaylord National Harbor by Jill Kyle-Keith

The National Harbor is quickly becoming the holiday’s destination of choice for families these days. For several years now, their Ice! extravaganza, with ice carvings done by talented …

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 10:54AM

Film Review: “Burning” — A Powerful Philosophical Suspense Yarn by Gerald Peary

Not since Michelangelo Antonioni’s Blow-Up and L’Aventura has there been such a mesmerizing tale of the more you look, the less you find out.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 10:42AM

Industry Roundup: New Hires in the Theatre Community by Cleo Aukland

See who has recently joined the team at high-profile artistic institutions across the United States.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:38AM

First look at Summer And Smoke in the West End by Robin Johnson

The throes of winter may be upon us, but Summer And Smoke has arrived in the West End to heat things up, transporting us to a scorching Mississippi summer. The post First look at Summer And …

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 10:36AM

Bernie and Mikey’s Trip To The Moon by Barry Gordin

The world premiere of BERNIE AND MIKEY'S TRIP TO THE MOON written by Scott Aiello,directed Claire Karpen and produced by Strangemen Theatre Company (The Woodsman) @ 59E 59 Theaters is not t…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 10:36AM

Marquee Merchandise, BAM, Theatre Row, The Public Theater, and More Are Hiring by Playbill Staff

Playbill offers an extensive selection of available jobs within the theatre industry, serving as the online source for careers in theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:31AM

Review: The Prom at curtainup.com/ by Elyse Sommer

a fun musical entertainment with a message of tolerance

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 10:29AM

Review:The Hard Problem at curtainup.com/ by Simon Saltzman

Tom Stoppard's latest play is mainly theory and not very theatrical

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 10:29AM

November #Hamildrop: “Cheering For Me Now” by John Kander and Lin-Manuel Miranda by Iris Chan

November #Hamildrop featuring "Cheering For Me Now" by John Kander and Lin-Manuel Miranda. Watch the music video now. CREDITS: Music: John Kander Lyrics: Lin-Manuel Miranda Director: Oz Rodr…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 10:23AM

Medea review at Festival de Otono, Madrid – ‘Simon Stone’s electrifying reworking’ by Fergus Morgan

Internationaal Theater Amsterdam – formerly Toneelgroep Amsterdam – has been a regular fixture at the Barbican in recent years. Ivo van Hove’s

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:20AM

Audra McDonald and Brian Stokes Mitchell Will Perform in Let Freedom Ring! Concert at the Kennedy Center by BroadwayWorld

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and Georgetown University celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a free, ticketed musical tribute titled Let Freedom Ring

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:14AM

The Band's Visit Tony Winner Ari’el Stachel Cast in Zola, Based on Twitter's 'Stripper Saga' by Andrew Gans

The cast also includes Tony nominee Colman Domingo, Taylour Paige, Riley Keough, and Jason Mitchell.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Obituary: John Bluthal, stage and screen actor known to millions as Frank Pickle in The Vicar of Dibley by Michael Quinn

John Bluthal was known to successive generations of television viewers from the 1960s onwards for his appearances in Never Mind the Quality,

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:00AM

Text of the Day: White Teeth 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 10:00AM
Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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GRACE NOTES: Tuesday, November 20, 2018 by Susan Grace

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SOURCE: Grace Notes Subscription at 09:41AM

Behind the scenes with The League of Gentlemen – a photo essay by Gareth McLean Photographs By Sarah Lee

Photographer Sarah Lee was given exclusive access in Royston Vasey for The League of Gentlemen’s last performance of their live tour. Gareth McLean reflects on 20 years of the League and s…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:36AM

Roxana Silbert named new Hampstead Theatre Artistic Director by Robin Johnson

Roxana Silbert will become the new Artistic Director and Joint Chief Executive of Hampstead Theatre next year, it has been announced. The post Roxana Silbert named new Hampstead Theatre Arti…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 09:29AM

Photo Coverage: Broadway Puts On Their Monday Clothes to Celebrate Bernadette Peters at MTC's Fall Benefit! by Jennifer Broski

Just last night, Manhattan Theatre Club presented its 2018 Fall Benefit, honoring legendary three-time Tony Award winner Bernadette Peters. Peters has been a longtime member of the MTC famil…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:19AM

BWW Review: Hansol Jung's Imaginatively Told Internet Age Romance, WILD GOOSE DREAMS by Michael Dale

'If you have to choose between family and flying, I hope you would choose the flying,' a father tells his children as the lesson behind a bedtime story involving an angel and a woodcutter. '…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:17AM

Photo Coverage: Alice Ripley, Ben Vereen, and More Honor Stephen Schwartz at Orphaned Songs For Orphaned Starfish Concert by Stephen Sorokoff

If you were in The Cutting Room for the Stephen Schwartz Concert for the Benefit of the Orphaned Starfish Foundation it is a night you will probably cherish forever. The music of Stephen Sc…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:14AM

Photo Coverage: June Squibb Takes Her First Bows in WAITRESS by Jennifer Broski

Academy Award nominee June Squibb Nebraska has officially joined the company as 'Josie', the role formerly known as 'Joe' in Waitress Squibb began performances on November 19 and will play t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:13AM

Critic's Notebook: Star turns that serve the Broadway play — Elaine May, Daniel Radcliffe and Janet McTeer show how it's done by Charles McNulty.

Critic's Notebook: Star turns that serve the Broadway play — Elaine May, Daniel Radcliffe and Janet McTeer show how it's done

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 09:07AM

Barbara E. Robertson to lead Chicago premiere of 'Queen of the Mist' by Kt Hawbaker

On Tuesday, Firebrand Theatre announced that award-winning actress Barbara E. Robertson will star as Anna (Annie) Edson Taylor in its Chicago premiere of “Queen of the Mist.” Robertson i…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 09:07AM

VIDEO: Lin-Manuel Miranda Dons the HAMILTON Garb in New #Hamildrop Music Video by Stage Tube

In the latest release in the Hamildrop series, Lin-Manuel Miranda teamed up with John Kander to record a new song called Cheering For Me Now. The music video has just dropped, which features…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:04AM

Come Together, Right Now by American Theatre Editors

A historic gathering for theatres of color in St. Louis turned out to be a powerful and unexpectedly timely convening.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:01AM

‘Brilliantly captures the challenges of growing up’: CUCKOO – Soho Theatre ★★★★ by Rev Stan

Set in Crumlin, a suburb of Dublin, writer Lisa Carroll’s play Cuckoo follows Iona and Pingu over a couple of fateful days when they announce that they are moving to London. It is a decisi…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM

Rising to the Occasion: The 2018 International Black Theatre Summit by American Theatre Editors

For Monica White Ndounou, diversifying pedagogy and the canon isn’t just an obligation, it’s an opportunity.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:00AM

I agree with Steven Spielberg by Ken Levine

And not just because I want him to direct one of my movies... or even say hello to me.Got a missive from reader "Laura" who asked:Ken, can you please give your opinion on what Steven Spielbe…

SOURCE: Ken Levine at 09:00AM
Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Theatre Horizon presents ‘The Color Purple: An American Musical’ by Cameron Kelsall

Theatre Horizon’s outstanding production of ‘The Color Purple’ breaks new ground with familiar material. Cameron Kelsall reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 08:58AM

Richard Dawson: The Kissing Bandit by Trav S.D.

Some brief words of acknowledgment today for actor/ comedian/ gameshow host Richard Dawson (Colin Lionel Emm (1932-2012). Actually probably best to reverse the order of those credits, eh? Ga…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 08:42AM

Two Young J M Barries Take To The Stage In Dumfries by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo A school drama club set up by J M Barrie helps celebrate the Dumfries legacy of the author or Peter Pan with Moat Brae patron Joanna Lumley attending as special guest at the …

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 08:30AM

CD REVIEW: Pretty Woman: The Musical by JK

For me, the biggest surprise of the Pretty Woman: The Musical Original Cast Recording is that I liked it better than the show itself. This, of course, leads me to believe that I'll enjo…

SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 08:12AM

BWW's On This Day - November 20, 2018

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on November 20 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:00AM
Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Royal Variety Performance 2018 review at the London Palladium – ‘nostalgia and diversity’ by Paul Vale

As this year’s Royal Variety Performance was held in the presence of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex members of the Invictus

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:44AM

Critic's Notebook: Star turns that serve the Broadway play — Elaine May, Daniel Radcliffe and Janet McTeer show how it's done by Charles McNulty

When it comes to playwriting, Broadway has a supply problem. Although the new generation of American dramatists is blazingly talented, the great majority of these writers prefer the creative…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 07:39AM

The arts have a leading role to play in tackling climate change | Nicholas Serota by Nicholas Serota

Cultural organisations are in a unique position to challenge, inform and engage audiences in conversations about the environmentIf we are to avoid irreversible global warming that will have …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:24AM

Drama at the deep end: leisure-centre play staged in pools and gyms by Chris Wiegand

Dante or Die’s 80s-set touring show Take On Me celebrates community fitness centres and gives roles to locals If there’s a drama at your local leisure centre it’s probably no more than…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:24AM

‘A moving & powerful concert’: THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY – West End & Touring ★★★★ by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

Using state of the art video projection, contemporary newsreel footage, TV commercials, incredible concert-style lighting and a full live brass ensemble The Simon & Garfunkel Story is a…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM
Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Arlene Phillips and Dominic West become first patrons of Gecko by Giverny Masso

Arlene Phillips and Dominic West have been announced as the first patrons of physical theatre company Gecko. Phillips and West will help

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:59AM

Andrew Hollingworth wins US broadcaster ABC’s British talent search by Matthew Hemley

Actor Andrew Hollingworth has been named the winner of a UK-wide talent search led by US broadcaster ABC. His prize is a

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:55AM

Meet the people who keep theatres running: administrators by John Byrne

Do you want to work in theatre? Are you both organised and creative, looking for a stable salary and career progression? Then

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:53AM

Cuckoo review at Soho Theatre, London – ‘snappy dialogue’ by Frey Kwa Hawking

Lisa Carroll’s play Cuckoo is a witty study of the mess and complexity of adolescent friendship. When word gets out that a

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:48AM

VIDEO: Lin-Manuel Miranda Teams Up With John Kander For Latest #Hamildrop by Stage Tube

In the latest release in the Hamildrop series, Lin-Manuel Miranda teamed up with John Kander to record a new song called Cheering For Me Now. Listen to the full track below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:44AM

Fin de partie: György Kurtág delivers Beckett opera at last

After numerous delays, the veteran avant-gardist unveiled his gruelling and brilliant adaptation at La Scala

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 06:36AM

Ripping up floors and playing the Mexican border fence: Interpassivities at BAM, New York

Jesper Just challenged audience expectations with the help of former Sonic Youth musician Kim Gordon

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 06:20AM

Obituary: Brian Kirk – ‘one of the most respected producers and company managers of his generation’ by Michael Quinn

Brian Kirk’s first theatre job, as a novice flyman at London’s Palace Theatre in 1968 working on David Heneker’s Stanley Baxter-starring musical

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:05AM

‘Exploring how subjective memories can be’: PINTER FOUR – West End by Ian Foster

Pinter Four serves up something of a difficult double bill at the Harold Pinter Theatre, but Bríd Brennan and Janie Dee are there to help us through the dark times.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:00AM

Building the ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ empire by Caitlin Huston

At the 2017 Tony Award nominee luncheon, “Dear Evan Hansen” producer Stacey Mindich received some sage advice from Stuart Thompson. “If you win the Tony, step on the gas and never stop…

SOURCE: Broadway.News Subscription at 06:00AM

That’s what it’s really about: The West End productions of @CompanyWestEnd & @HamiltonWestEnd come away happy from the #ESTheatreAwards

Actress Rosalie Craig and director Marianne Elliott celebrated their wins at the 64th Evening Standard Theatre Awards, while Best Musical went to Lin-Manuel Miranda’s groundbreaking music…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 06:00AM

What 'Fiddler on the Roof' taught me about my grandfather by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The musical that first hit Broadway in 1964 has always been part of my DNA and parallels a part of my family story. 

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 06:00AM
Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Wake Up With BWW 11/20: MOULIN ROUGE Broadway Details, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top stories Moulin Rouge announces the details of its Broadway transfer, and more

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:14AM

Actor Geoff Aymer: ‘Always look for the truth of your character’ by John Byrne

My first panto was Aladdin at Harrow Arts Centre eight years ago. The circumstances under which I got the job were a

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:00AM

The Green Room: Which is more important – talent or hard work? by Jon Dryden Taylor

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

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:00AM

The Musical Theatre Academy’s Alan Bradshaw: ‘Don’t second-guess your career path’ by John Byrne

How did you start in theatre? Dance classes with Jayne Burnett and at Kimberley Performing Arts Centre before joining Wilton Productions and

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:00AM
Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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Tom Stoppard is out of his depth with The Hard Problem

Thin characters skim over a perennial conundrum at New York’s Lincoln Center Theater

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 04:59AM

The Other Room in Cardiff announces winner of inaugural award for new Welsh writing talent by Matthew Hemley

Cardiff pub theatre the Other Room has revealed the winner of its inaugural Violet Burns Playwright award, which aims to discover female

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 04:36AM

Drag artists are the 'punks of performance': WATCH @TerriPaddock interview the @SinkthePinkLdn talents behind #CatchAKrampus at @ThePleasance

How much do you know about the British tradition of drag? British drag artists are the “punks of performance”, according to Ginger Johnson, who has written, directed, designed and perfor…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 04:30AM

On the Couch with Eve Kransky by Arts Review

Who is Eve Kransky? … going to take out the rubbish this week? I think it is Dawn’s turn. What would you do differently to what you do now?  If my sisters and I hadn’t started travell…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 04:15AM

David O'Doherty review – delightfully daft tonic in troubled times by Brian Logan

The Stables, Milton KeynesFrom imagining Enya as president to a disappointing encounter with Leonardo da Vinci, the Irish whimsy merchant delivers oodles of soothing sillinessOh to be Irish!…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:06AM

Michael C. Hall by Variety

The actor talks "Thom Pain," queer roles and more "Dexter."

SOURCE: stagecraft.libsyn.com at 04:00AM
Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Lamb (a new play with songs) by Arts Review

A new Australian play full of lyrical longing and humour, Red Stitch presents Lamb by multi-award-winning playwright Jane Bodie and featuring original songs by Mark Seymour in a world premie…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 03:40AM

2018 Holiday Gift Guide by Broadwaydirect

’Tis the season for giving. Check out our ultimate gift guide for the Broadway fan. From streaming content to a collectible Harvey Fierstein ornament, we have ideas for any budget. Broadwa…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 03:25AM

5 Holiday Shows to Enjoy in New York City by Leigh Scheps

Forget the skyscrapers: This time of year, New York City sparkles with lights all over, from the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree to Macy’s decked-out window displays. Dazzling décor shi…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 03:18AM

#GivingTuesday by Broadwaydirect

This holiday season, Broadway Direct and its founder, the Nederlander Organization, will be celebrating #GivingTuesday by donating $5 for every qualifying ticket purchased on Broadway Direct…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 03:15AM

Bookfilter’s Annual Holiday Book Guide for Theater Lovers by Michael Giltz

The savvy reader’s favorite website BookFilter.com chooses the best theater books ready for the spotlight, exclusively for Broadway Direct. You know the drill: You love theater, we love …

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 03:08AM

Actor and panto star Clive Rowe: ‘We need to get new audiences into theatre, no matter which door they use’ by Liz Hoggard

With an MBE for services to drama and an Olivier award under his belt for musical theatre, Clive Rowe continues to don

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 03:00AM

Common Deal Structures For Touring Groups by Joe Patti

When it comes to paying touring performers, there are all sorts of deal that can be made. The payment terms on those deals can get pretty confusing. There are a number of resources available…

SOURCE: artshacker.com at 03:00AM
Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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BWW Review: Tom Stoppard's THE HARD PROBLEM Debates The Existence of Selfless Acts by Michael Dale

Yes, in the world of Tom Stoppard post-coital pillow talk can be a debate about human consciousness and whether or not altruism truly exists. After all, nobody said anything about THE HARD P…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:33AM

Michael Shafar Live by Arts Review

After sold out shows across the country, one of Australia’s fastest rising comedians, Michael Shafar, comes to Sydney for one night only on Saturday 24 November at The Factory Theatre, …

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 02:29AM

Mags Patten: To get the best out of boards, we must invest in their development by Mags Patten

We do need to talk about boards, as The Stage said this month, and we may need to do some things too.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM

0593: Edinburgh Fringe Rundown by MusicalTalk

Missing this year's EdinburghFestival Fringe?  Of course you are, even if you didn't get a chance to visit!  But worry not, for Thos and Mike recorded a wide ranging conversation about j…

SOURCE: musicaltalk.libsyn.com at 02:00AM
Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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'I check her catsuit for wet patches!' The funny, freaky world of comedy duos by Interviews By Chris Wiegand

Sharing bedrooms and backstage nerves, Lazy Susan and Norris & Parker reveal the intertwined lives of the double actFreya Parker: We started out as a trio called Lebensmüde. It was such…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:48AM

The 9th Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art by Arts Review

Work by leading Chinese artist Qiu Zhijie will be one of the many highlights at the 9th Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art (APT9) when it opens at the Queensland Art Gallery |…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 01:12AM
Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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“Doctor Who” Festive Special to Air on New Year's Day by Blouin Artinfo

For the first time in 13 years, BBC shakes up its schedule by announcing that “Doctor Who's” festive special will air on New Year's Day instead of Christmas Day.The channel says that the…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 12:43AM

Wicked Welcomes Nancy Opel & Jamie Jackson to Oz by Andy Lefkowitz

Wonderful stars Nancy Opel and Jamie Jackson head to the Gershwin Theatre on November 20, taking on the roles of Madame Morrible and Doctor Dillamond, respectively, in the long-running …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:36AM

John O'Hurley Brings His Razzle-Dazzle Factor Back to Broadway in Chicago by Andy Lefkowitz

Stage-and-screen star John O'Hurley returns to Broadway on November 20, stepping back into the Tony-winning revival of Kander & Ebb's Chicago. O'Hurley takes over the ro…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:36AM

Lin-Manuel Miranda Teams Up With John Kander for Latest #Hamildrop by Ryan McPhee

Miranda's performs "Cheering For Me Now" ahead of reprising his performance as Alexander Hamilton in Puerto Rico.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM

Trans Kids: It’s Time to Talk, Channel 4 — a step in the right direction

Compassion meets controversy in Stella O’Malley’s documentary

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:00AM

Broadway's Wicked Welcomes Nancy Opel and Jamie Jackson November 20 by Andrew Gans

Jesse JP Johnson and Katie Rose Clarke will join the cast at the Gershwin Theatre in December.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Clueless Musical, Starring Dove Cameron, Begins Previews November 20 by Andrew Gans

The New Group world premiere will officially open December 11.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

21 Ways to Spend Thanksgiving Week in NYC by Cleo Aukland

From schedule changes for Broadway shows to holiday cabarets and themed Thanksgiving dinners, fill your proverbial plate with theatre November 21–25.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

How TDF's Autism Friendly Performances Changed the Sweeneys' Lives - Katie Sweeney talks about her son Dusty's incredible theatrical journey, off-stag

Katie Sweeney talks about her son Dusty's incredible theatrical journey, off-stage and on---At TDF, we do a lot more than sell discounted tickets. Our many Accessibility Programs help audien…

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

WATCH: Meet TADA! Youth Theater - a Meet the Theatre Film

Meet TADA! Youth Theater, a Drama Desk Award-winning nonprofit youth theatre company that produces original musicals for families starring talented local kids ages 8 to 18. Founded in 1984, …

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

IMPRESSIONS: Luca Veggetti Reimagines Jerome Robbins' “Watermill” at BAM Fisher by The Dance Enthusiast

IMPRESSIONS: Luca Veggetti Reimagines Jerome Robbins' Watermill at BAM Fisher, "Though the choreography is all Robbins’, Veggetti takes liberties in staging. Perhaps the most noticeable di…

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 12:00AM

IMPRESSIONS: Garth Fagan Dance at The Joyce Theater by The Dance Enthusiast

In IMPRESSIONS: Garth Fagan Dance at The Joyce Theater, "His style recollects the early modern pioneers: angular, weighted, deliberately flaunting effort and exertion." Cecly Placenti, New Y…

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 12:00AM