Thursday, November 22, 2018 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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The New York Pops – Song and Dance:  The Best of Broadway by Joel Benjamin

The New York Theatre Ballet performed the lovely, all-female, “Come to Me, Bend to Me” from that musical, a sweet look at pre-wedding preparations in the ancient village of Brigadoon.  …

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 11:48PM
Thursday, November 22, 2018 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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We Can't Stop Watching the First Teaser Trailer for Disney's Live-Action Lion King Film by Andy Lefkowitz

The Lion King is returning to the big screen next year with the premiere of director Jon Favreau’s inventive new take on the classic 1994 film, which launched Broadway's long-runni…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:48PM

The Boss is paving the way for big musicians on Broadway by Michael Riedel

Bruce Springsteen has paved the way for a host of legendary music acts to play the Great White Way in 2019. A group of powerful entertainment companies — Live Nation, Creative Artists Asso…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 10:39PM

Review: Rightlynd (Victory Gardens Theater) by Lauren Emily Whalen

Rightlynd is part of Ike Holter’s Chicago cycle, the story of a newly-minted alderman who’s in over her head from day one. The story is predictable but solid, the characters compelling, …

SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 10:04PM
Thursday, November 22, 2018 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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See Mean Girls, The Prom, and More Perform at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade by Marc J. Franklin

Check out photos from the annual Macy’s event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:27PM
Thursday, November 22, 2018 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Santino Fontana, Kelli O’Hara, and Aaron Tveit Will Play Concerts Ahead of Their Returns to Broadway This Season by Adam Hetrick

The trio of of stars will play New York City concert venues in the coming months prior to taking on starring roles in Tootsie; Kiss Me, Kate; and Moulin Rouge! next year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:35PM

Anglo-Saxon gold helmet from 7th-century reconstructed

Conservators studied 4,000 metal fragments found in Staffordshire to recreate high-status object

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 08:32PM

Art to become a rare and precious skill by Arts Review

Society has for centuries viewed a career in art to be a risky and unrewarding career path, often ignored in favour of the “safer” alternatives. According to generations of teachers and …

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 08:27PM
Thursday, November 22, 2018 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Review: don’t forget the birds at Live Theatre, Newcastle by Tracey Sinclair

Real stories: Tracey Sinclair on Open Clasp's nuanced, heartfelt play looking at life after prison, based on the story of its real-life mother and daughter cast. The post Review: don’t…

SOURCE: exeuntmagazine.com at 07:56PM

Review: The Maids at HOME, Manchester by James Varney

Skirting around sharp edges: James Varney reviews an all-male production of Jean Genet's The Maids which doesn't quite deliver on its promises. The post Review: The Maids at HOME, Manchester…

SOURCE: exeuntmagazine.com at 07:34PM

VIDEO: Watch the First Teaser Trailer for the Live-Action THE LION KING - Coming in 2019! by Stage Tube

First look The first teaser was just release for the live action adaption of Disney's THE LION KING featuring an all-star cast from stage, screen and the music world. Check it out below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:06PM

Ariana Grande: ‘Thank U’ for keeping her first ever number-one single on top for a second week by Daniel Montgomery

“I’m so f*cking grateful for my ex,” sings Ariana Grande on her new single “Thank U, Next,” which was released with no prior announcement on November 3. And it…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 07:00PM
Thursday, November 22, 2018 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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An Honourable Man Q&A video and photos: Has there ever been a more poisonous time in UK politics? (Insiders’ views) by Terri Paddock

Populism, patriotism, political theatre, predictions for Brexit and the fast-paced nature of life-imitating-art-imitating-life were amongst the topics covered in an incredibly good-natured d…

SOURCE: Terri Paddock at 06:31PM

Watch the New Trailer for Disney's Live Action The Lion King by Mark Peikert

Disney has released the first trailer for the highly anticipated new version of the classic story, featuring the voices of Beyoncé, Donald Glover, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:30PM
Thursday, November 22, 2018 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Mike Bartlett: Does Brexit Britain need a new Christmas Carol? by Mike Bartlett

We must open our shut-up hearts and embrace Dickens’ classic tale of festive spirit overcoming social and generational divideMost writers I know aspire to be – and to be perceived as –…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:24PM
Thursday, November 22, 2018 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is extra sweet, rarely bitter by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

The touring version of the new musical doesn’t always work, but the Oompah Loompahs are a treat, writes Carly Maga.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 03:56PM
Thursday, November 22, 2018 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Getting Jazzed for Broadway’s Best: Harold Prince: The Director’s Life by Rodriguezc

Watch as Lonny Price, director of Harold Prince: A Director’s Life, discusses the impact of this legendary director and producer with his work on musicals including Cabaret, Sweeney To…

SOURCE: PBS at 02:24PM
Thursday, November 22, 2018 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Olivier Winner David Thaxton Sets Limited Run in London's The Phantom of the Opera by Adam Hetrick

Known for his leading roles in Les Misérables, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Passion, Thaxton will step in for current star, Tim Howar.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:38PM

Thanksgiving Parade, The Broadway Way (Sealed with a Same-Sex Kiss) by Jonathan Mandell

Two women kissed at the end of the performance of “The Prom” at the 92nd annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. It’s part of the show, but it’s sure to get some…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 01:03PM

FROM DOWN UNDER: Melbourne Theatre Company’s Twelfth Night by Simon Parris

Gorgeous design, cunning direction and a dreamy cast combine for the pure pleasure of Twelfth Night, an early Christmas present from Melbourne Theatre Company.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PM
Thursday, November 22, 2018 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Call Answered: Jackie Cox: "I Dream of Jackie" + "The Hell's Kitchenettes" at The Laurie Beechman Theatre by Adam Rothenberg

Growing up I loved watching reruns of I Dreamed of Jeanie. Who didn’t want to be Barbara Eden coming out of that bottle? I also adore Blake McIver, who directed and choreographed Jackie Co…

SOURCE: Call Me Adam at 12:51PM

Chicago Theater Review: THE STEADFAST TIN SOLDIER: A CHRISTMAS PANTOMIME (Lookingglass) by Lawrence Bommer

A PERFECT TEN OUT OF TIN, OR YOURS, MIME, AND OURS This “soldier” is well worth saluting: There’s an enchanting Christmas Pantomime on Michigan Avenue — Lookingglass Theatre Comp…

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 12:49PM

New musical Mythic extends run at Charing Cross Theatre to 15 December by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo New musical Mythic has extended its London premiere season at the Charing Cross Theatre by three weeks to 15 December 2019. This post New musical Mythic extends run at Charin…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 12:44PM

Thanksgiving On Broadway: A Holiday Dinner Party For All Of Your Faves! by Alexa Criscitiello

Thanksgiving is finally upon us, and as we gather around the table to give thanks and make memories with our families, the Broadway family will still be hard at work, entertaining holiday au…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:32PM

With Auspicious Debut, Playwright Turns Tragedy Into Freedom by Lee Seymour

After years of hardship, Patricia Ione Lloyd is making a serious impact with her first play. Just don't congratulate her for pulling herself up by her bootstraps.

SOURCE: Forbes at 12:15PM

Anthony Ekundayo Lennon and other perspectives on race and identity | Letter by Letters

A black actor queries an outpouring of support for Anthony Ekundayo Lennon, who was accused of taking a theatre role meant for ethnic minoritiesThere has been an outpouring of support for An…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:04PM

‘Two hours of uncomplicated silliness’: BENIDORM LIVE – Touring ★★★★ by Olivia Mitchell

After ten years on our television screens, the long-running sitcom Benidorm has found a new home on stage as a national touring production.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PM

'The Book of Mormon' is back in Chicago, still brave enough to laugh by Chris Jones

On Thanksgiving Eve at the Oriental Theatre, several hundred of us took time to give thanks for an all-American freedom of expression — the precious right to make fun of our elders, spoof …

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 12:00PM
Thursday, November 22, 2018 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Disc-world: inside the largest record fair on earth

Twice a year, Utrecht becomes a magnet for dealers, crate-diggers and vinyl completists

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 11:54AM

Backstage at The Prom with Caitlin Kinnunen, Episode 3: Opening Night by Broadway.com

Happy opening night! The Prom star Caitlin Kinnunen shows off her opening night gift to the company of the musical comedy and more!

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:48AM

Appetite for destruction: How Ovalhouse will mark its relocation with help from an artistic wrecking crew by Fergus Morgan

Ovalhouse is regenerating. In 2020, the south London theatre will open a new, £15 million building in Brixton as part of Lambeth

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:39AM

‘The Prom’ brings historic Thanksgiving Day performance to NBC by Caitlin Huston

“The Prom” appears to have made history with its performance during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. At the culmination of “The Prom’s” musical number “It’s Time To Dance&…

SOURCE: Broadway.News Subscription at 11:30AM

John Legend shares why the performers at Macy's Thanksgiving parade are lip syncing by Usa Today, Cydney Henderson, Usa Today

"Know that if you come to my shows, the vocals are 100% live!"        

SOURCE: USA Today at 11:29AM

VIDEO: You Will Be Found with DEAR EVAN HANSEN's Thanksgiving Parade Performance by Stage Tube

Check out the cast of Broadway's Dear Evan Hansen on the 2018 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade performing 'You Will Be Found'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:24AM

VIDEO: Laura Benanti & the Cast of MY FAIR LADY Perform 'Wouldn't it Be Loverly' on the Parade by Stage Tube

It was loverly The cast of MY FAIR LADY, led by Laura Benanti, performed 'Wouldn't it Be Loverly' on the Thanksgiving Day Parade. Check out the video below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:24AM

VIDEO: HEAD OVER HEELS Performs 'You've Got the Beat!' at the Parade by Stage Tube

The cast of Head Over Heelsbroughttheir beat to the 2018 Thanksgiving Day Parade on CBS

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:24AM

VIDEO: MEAN GIRLS Perform 'Fearless' on the Parade by Stage Tube

How fetch Mean Girlsperformed'Fearless' on today's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and we've got the video

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:15AM

VIDEO: Hot Stuff! SUMMER Performs at Thanksgiving Day Parade by Stage Tube

The cast of Summer The Donna Summer Musical brought their own 'Hot Stuff' to the NBC Thanksgiving Day Parade performing the iconic song from the musical.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:13AM

Lowestoft’s Marina Theatre introduces ‘dance policy’ to control audiences by Georgia Snow

A theatre in Suffolk has introduced a dedicated policy to help control audiences who want to dance during shows. The Marina Theatre

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:06AM

Ofsted chief: ‘Arts courses offer unrealistic career prospects for young people’ by Georgia Snow

Further education colleges offering arts courses are knowingly giving young people “false hope” about their future because of poor job prospects in

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:06AM

This is hard to say in this business. But here goes.

Broadway is a challenging place to work. It has archaic rules and Washington DC-like politics. It’s hard to get a show on the boards, and then, when you do, it’s even harder to …

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

‘Poses some really big questions about integration & representation’: THE MOORS – Tara Theatre by Ian Foster

Tonderai Munyevu’s The Moors at the Tara Theatre follows two African men on the hunt for Shakespeare and coming up hard against the realities for actors of colour.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM
Thursday, November 22, 2018 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Ruth Wilson webchat – post your questions by Lanre Bakare

The star of The Affair and Luther is about to take on one of her most challenging roles – playing her own grandmother in the spy drama Mrs Wilson 1.03pm GMT Ruth Wilson’s latest project…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:54AM

Writer and actor Indigo Griffiths: ‘Mixed-race identity is not reflected in theatre, so I wanted to explore that’ by Giverny Masso

Actor Indigo Griffiths started writing to address the lack of roles for mixed-race performers. She tells Giverny Masso about her first full-length

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:43AM

Front Row: Go Behind the Mask with The Phantom of the Opera's Ben Crawford by Broadway.com

Ben Crawford talks about taking on the iconic leading role in Andrew Lloyd Webber's beloved Broadway classic.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:42AM

The Phantom of the Opera Star Ben Crawford on Finding His Dark Side and Freaking Out His Daughter by Paul Wontorek

A devilishly handsome leading man with a killer voice, Ben Crawford has primarily shone on Broadway over the last decade in comedic roles—most notably charming audiences under a pile o…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:42AM

‘The Choir of Man’ invites you into a pub for a sticky singalong by Nelson Pressley

Energetic and exciting are not the same things.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:12AM

VIDEO: Watch King Kong on the Thanksgiving Day Parade! by Stage Tube

Roar Watch King Kong perform on this morning's Thanksgiving Day Parade

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:12AM

VIDEO: Watch More Videos from Thanksgiving Day Parade's Opening Star - Luca Padovan by Stage Tube

Did you fall in love w Luca Padovan One of Broadway's youngest talents who's appeared in Marvin's Room, School of Rock and Newsies on Broadway along w benefits and events galore and TV appea…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:12AM

VIDEO: THE PROM Performs at the Thanksgiving Day Parade! by Stage Tube

Build a ProbBuild a Prom The cast of THE PROM on Broadway took to the Thanksgiving Day Parade this morning to perform the show-stopping number from the new hit musical. Check out the video b…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:07AM

‘Vauxhall Tavern-style cabaret meets political stand-up’: DENIM – THE REUNION TOUR – Soho Theatre ★★★ by Johnny Fox

Old Spice: If you couldn’t obtain/afford/be bothered to get tickets for the Spice Girls’ re-re-reunion, Denim The Reunion Tour may just be the very thing you’ve been waiting for.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00AM
Thursday, November 22, 2018 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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‘The Tenant’ at The Joyce Theater: What we value in performance

The Joyce Theater, New York, New York. November 10, 2018. There’s no questioning that social mores shift over the decades and centuries; what most would have seen as acceptable in one era,…

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 09:57AM

Smash Alum Katharine McPhee to Make Her West End Debut in Waitress by Lindsey Sullivan

After making her Great White Way debut as Jenna in Waitress, Katharine McPhee will reprise the role in London. The star who gained legions of fans as Karen Cartwright on the Broadway-th…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:42AM

Motown the Musical review at Playhouse, Edinburgh – ‘vibrant and slick’ by Thom Dibdin

Motown the Musical is that rare beast: a jukebox musical that has heart, soul and a little bit of social politics, along

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:28AM

Casting announced for Coming Clean’s Trafalgar Studios transfer by Robin Johnson

Casting has been announced for the Trafalgar Studios transfer of Coming Clean, the heart-breaking, award-winning play revived at the King's Head Theatre. The post Casting announced for Comin…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 09:19AM

19-year-old Yorkshire Terrier retires from ‘The Nutcracker’ by Associated Press

After more than 125 performances in “The Nutcracker” in Providence, a 19-year-old Yorkshire Terrier named Archie is leaving the stage

SOURCE: Washington Post at 09:06AM

‘It is a two-hander play fusing poetry & theatre’: Nick Makoha brings The Dark to the Ovalhouse by Emma Clarendon

Poet Nick Makoha spoke to Love London Love Culture’s Emma Clarendon about his new piece The Dark which plays at the Ovalhouse until 1 December 2018.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM
Thursday, November 22, 2018 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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How to Catch a Krampus review at Pleasance Theatre, London – ‘gothic high camp’ by Paul Vale

The queer collective Sink the Pink mounts a show at Christmas, but remarkably this is the first time that it has ever

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:58AM

Cast Announced for West End transfer of Coming Clean at Trafalgar Studios by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Producers have announced the cast for the West End transfer of Kevin Elyot’s Coming Clean at Trafalgar Studios in January 2019. This post Cast Announced for West End tr…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 08:54AM

Don't Forget the Birds review – mother and daughter tackle life after prison by Mark Fisher

Live theatre, NewcastlePlaying themselves with humour, grace and honesty, a former inmate and her daughter tell their story and reveal their bond Cheryl and Abigail Byron are on adjacent cha…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:42AM

Was “Gilligan’s Island” Communist Propaganda? by Trav S.D.

Since we wrote extensively about Gilligan Island (and Sherwood Schwartz’s pretensions) just a few days ago we are amused to learn that a new movie is opening at Cinema Village in NYC t…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 08:06AM

What's Playing on Broadway: Thanksgiving Weekend 2018 Edition! by Bww Special

If your Thanksgiving Week plans include taking in a Broadway show, please take notice of the special holiday schedule for the rest of this holiday weekend. Many shows will take Thanksgiving …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:00AM

The Show People Podcast: Jamie Chapman Dixon loves spreadsheets by Andrew Keates

In this episode of The Show People Podcast, host Andrew Keates was joined by producer Jamie Chapman Dixon all about his life and career, including being the in-house executive producer of th…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:00AM

BWW's On This Day - November 22, 2018

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on November 22 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:00AM

Help! I have to pick a show in Chicago for the holidays! by Chris Jones

Ready to plan your holiday theater-going? Let me see if I can help. Everything mentioned in this column has been reviewed in, and recommended by, the Tribune, either this year or not too lon…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 08:00AM
Thursday, November 22, 2018 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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David Thaxton to star as The Phantom Of The Opera by Robin Johnson

"Sing once again with me!" David Thaxton will star in the title role of The Phantom Of The Opera for a limited West End run, commencing later this year. The post David Thaxton to star as T…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 07:52AM

Katharine McPhee To Star In Waitress West End by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Following her success earlier this year playing the role of Jenna in Waitress on Broadway, producers have announced that Katharine McPhee will make her West End debut in Wait…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 07:40AM

Thankful Thursday by JK

Every day, the world becomes more and more technology dependent. A lot of good things come from that, but one bad thing (I think) that comes from that is a lack of human to human connection.…

SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:24AM

NEWS: Jamie Lloyd directs Evita as part of Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre 2019 season by Press Releases

The 2019 season at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre will feature Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play Our Town directed by Ellen McDougall and Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:15AM

Competition: Win tickets for An Evening with Sir Michael Parkinson at the Gillian Lynne Theatre by The Stage

Join national treasure and celebrated broadcaster Michael Parkinson in conversation with his son and co-author Mike, as they celebrate the life and

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:06AM

’An intoxicating, vibrant, infectious set of tunes’: HADESTOWN – National Theatre ★★★★★ by Anne Cox

Hadestown’s journey onto the stage of the National Theatre – and, indeed, its upcoming transfer to Broadway – has been as tortuous and precarious as the story it tells.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM
Thursday, November 22, 2018 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Katharine McPhee to Star in West End Waitress by Mark Peikert

The Smash and American Idol alum will originate the role of Jenna in the U.K. premiere of the Sara Bareilles musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:56AM

Chinese recycler offers shares in $75m Michelangelo painting

Nasdaq-listed Yulong adds Italian master to ‘Millennium Sapphire’ bought months earlier

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 06:53AM

Danusia Samal wins 2018 Theatre503 International Playwriting Award by Giverny Masso

Actor, writer and singer Danusia Samal has been announced the winner of the 2018 Theatre503 International Playwriting Award. Samal will receive £6,000

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:51AM

Oily Cart announces management restructure following departure of co-founders by Matthew Hemley

Children’s theatre company Oily Cart has undergone a leadership restructure, with the appointment of its first ever executive director. The company has

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:46AM

She’s going to smash it: @katharinemcphee crosses the pond to make her #WestEnd debut as Jenna in the UK premiere of @WaitressLondon

Known to many for her breakout performance in NBC’s Smash, Katharine McPhee will return to the role of expert pie maker Jenna which she played on Broadway earlier this year. With preview p…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 06:35AM

Jamie Lloyd directs Evita in 2019 Regent’s Park Open Air season by Robin Johnson

Jamie Lloyd will direct Evita at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre in 2019, concluding the venue's exciting newly-announced season. The post Jamie Lloyd directs Evita in 2019 Regent’s Par…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:21AM

Write Stuff: Mark Twain birthday party, books on food culture, the occult by Carole Goldberg

The Mark Twain House & Museum, 351 Farmington Ave., Hartford, will launch a new annual event on Nov. 30 at 7 p.m., when noted author Nicholson Baker will give the first Mark Twain Birthday L…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM

The poems of Leslie McGrath: 'an oral historian of the alienated'

When she was a college student, Leslie McGrath, a poet who lives in Essex, majored in Spanish and psychology and immersed herself in literature from Mexico, Spain, Central and South America,…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Thursday, November 22, 2018 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Special Episode: Lewis J. Stadlen Talks Touring with Betty Buckley in “Hello, Dolly!” by Matt Tamanini

Lewis J. Stadlen Discusses Chemistry with Betty Buckley, Touring at a Certain Age, and Why He Was Afraid of “Penny in My Pocket”! LEWIS J. STADLEN as HORACE VANDERGELDER Lewis J.…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM

Review: Dr Carnesky’s Incredible Bleeding Woman, Soho Theatre by Alannah Jones

“What if I told you that the origins of all magic, of all ritual, since the beginning of time was menstrual? Would you believe me?” So begins this theatrical extravaganza of Dr Carnesky …

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 05:54AM

NEWS: Katharine McPhee will make her West End debut playing Jenna in the Waitress UK premiere by Press Releases

Katharine McPhee will make her West End debut starring as Jenna in the UK premiere of Waitress, having played the role on Broadway earlier this year.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:48AM

Katharine McPhee Will Star In The West End's WAITRESS! by BroadwayWorld

Katharine McPhee will make her West End debut starring as Jenna in the UK premiere of Waitress, having played the role on Broadway earlier this year. The Tony Award-nominated musical will be…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:48AM

Jamie Lloyd to direct Evita at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre by Georgia Snow

Jamie Lloyd will direct a new production of Evita at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre next year, as part of its 2019

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:36AM

'Dance gave me a way to find a life’: English National Ballet's Isaac Hernández by Iman Amrani, Noah Payne-Frank, Bruno Rinvolucri and Jess Gormley

The 28-year-old lead principal of the English National Ballet talks to the Guardian's Iman Amrani about his plans to make dance a human right in his home country of Mexico and elevate it as …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:32AM

On the Couch with Neil Thomas by Arts Review

Who is Neil Thomas? Very good question. I probably ask myself that every second day. Definitely pass on any definitive answer. What would you do differently to what you do now? Love to live …

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 05:18AM

WATCH: Take a look at the atmospheric new trailers for AISHA by Featured Content

Child-marriage drama AISHA, which plays at a trio of London venues this winter, does not shy away from the harrowing realities of a horrendous situation. Neither do the two short trailers cr…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:17AM

The Maids review at Home, Manchester – ‘striking imagery’ by Natasha Tripney

Jean Genet’s psychosexual three-hander The Maids is a spectacularly elastic play. Inspired by a notorious real-life murder from the 1930s in which

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:08AM

Smash star Katharine McPhee to lead UK cast of Waitress by Matthew Hemley

Smash star Katharine McPhee is to make her West End debut in the musical Waitress. The show, written by Sara Bareilles, will

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:00AM

Katharine McPhee to star in Waitress! by Carly-Ann Clements

Katharine McPhee will be making her West End debut when she reprises the role of Jenna in the Tony Award-nominated musical Waitress. The post Katharine McPhee to star in Waitress! appeared f…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 05:00AM

‘Shows exactly why we need more women directing in London theatre’: SUMMER & SMOKE – West End by Rachel Williams

Summer & Smoke, the latest Almeida Theatre West End transfer, is the first thing I’ve experienced in a while where the theatre audience is really, properly engaged in a play. It’s l…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:00AM
Thursday, November 22, 2018 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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Lily James and Armie Hammer to Star in “Rebecca” Movie Remake by Blouin Artinfo

The new big-screen adaptation of “Rebecca,” the gothic novel by Daphne du Maurier, will be directed by “High Rise’s” Ben Wheatley. The film will star Lily James and Armie Hammer in…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 04:41AM

William Goldman, “Butch Cassidy” Screenwriter, Dies at 87 by Blouin Artinfo

William Goldman, one of the key personalities of the New Hollywood generation of 1970s, who won two Oscars for his screenplays “All The President’s Men” and “Butch Cassidy,” dies a…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 04:40AM

Inaugural One-Act Play Festival to be staged at The Butterfly Club in 2019 by Arts Review

Calling all independent theatre companies and performance makers: The Butterfly Club are calling for Expressions of Interest to take part in their inaugural One Act Play Festival to be held …

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 04:39AM

Tragedy Behind Feel-Good Film “Fisherman’s Friends” by Blouin Artinfo

New Year season is right around the corner and the celebrated feel-good film, “Fisherman’s Friends” has promised the British audience an uplifting and true story of this part-time Corn…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 04:37AM

The Dance of Death by Arts Review

Two time Academy Award nominee and Australian theatrical legend, Judy Davis, has returned to Belvoir St Theatre to direct August Strindberg’s dark comedy, The Dance Of Death, with an …

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 04:25AM
Thursday, November 22, 2018 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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New Hub for Movement, Dance and Choreography opens in Melbourne by Arts Review

The official opening of WXYZ Studios in North Melbourne this month heralds a new era for Lucy Guerin Inc (LGI) and creates a valuable resource for contemporary dance communities. Convenientl…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 03:24AM

Robin Hood review at Watermill Theatre, Newbury – ‘chaotic appeal’ by Dave Fargnoli

Daft and rambling though it is, the Watermill Theatre’s madcap crack at the story of Robin Hood has a certain chaotic appeal.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 03:22AM

Happy Thanksgiving From Everyone At ArtsHacker by Drew McManus

We hope everyone has some time to enjoy a safe and relaxing Thanksgiving with family and friends.

SOURCE: artshacker.com at 03:00AM
Thursday, November 22, 2018 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Heart of Darkness review at Birmingham Repertory Theatre – ‘cinematic and ambitious’ by Fergus Morgan

How do you solve a problem like Heart of Darkness? Leeds-based company Imitating the Dog’s solution is to take Joseph Conrad’s troublesome

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:56AM

Kicking and screaming: how dance became cinema's biggest boogieman by Sanjoy Roy

Suspiria leads a crop of new films that track a dance troupe along a path of mounting horror. It’s no surprise – dance has age-old links to dread, delusion and deathIs dance-horror a thi…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:06AM

Richard Jordan: After collapse of Ambassadors deal, Cameron Mackintosh should return to the scene of his first flop by Richard Jordan

Cameron Mackintosh’s greatest legacy may not, ultimately, be the many composers he has championed but instead perhaps the West End theatres he

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM

Andrzej Lukowski: Why hasn’t the Bridge Theatre delivered a new-writing hit? by Andrzej Lukowski

A year-and-a-bit on, London’s Bridge Theatre has established itself as a significant part of the capital’s landscape. But here’s the thing: has

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Thursday, November 22, 2018 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Review: Aquila Theatre presents Mary Shelley’s ‘Frankenstein’ at George Mason University Center for the Arts by Sophia Howes

New York-based Aquila Theatre has been hailed by The New Yorker for its innovative staging of the classics. Founded in London in 1991, the company has a regular season of productions as well…

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An Interview with Jeffrey Higgins of ‘Jeffrey Higgins: A Deafening Sound’ by David Friscic

Jeffrey Higgins: A Deafening Sound is an apt title for the anguish and turmoil that singer and pianist Jeffrey Higgins went through after being fired as a singer in the Archdiocese of Washin…

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What’s on TV Thursday: ‘Mystery Science Theater 3000’ and ‘Mirzapur’ by Gabe Cohn

“Mystery Science Theater 3000” returns on Netflix. And “Mirzapur” tells an Indian gangster story.

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Thursday, November 22, 2018 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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“Crazy Rich Asians” Director Jon M. Chu to Receive Publicist Award by Blouin Artinfo

Jon M. Chu, director of “Crazy Rich Asians,” has been named as the Motion Picture Showman of the Year, reports Deadline.Chu will be honored at the 56th Annual International Cinematograph…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 12:30AM

Before the Thanksgiving Day Parade Passes By... Who to Watch and Where! by Bww Special

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…

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Theater Review: German Plays Tackle the World’s Woes, Current and Future by A.J. Goldmann

Productions in Berlin and Munich grapple with issues that shape our world.

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EP99: Holiday Turkeys: What Were They Thinking? by Ken Levine

In honor of Turkey Day, Ken spins one audio trainwreck after another. You’ll laugh till you cringe.Listen to the Hollywood & Levine podcast!HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYBODY. …

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Nicole Kidman interview: ‘I was born to be an actor’

The star on playing three wildly different mothers in Boy Erased, Destroyer and Aquaman — and on being a mother herself

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Comrade Swift's special dividend

Pop star fights for the little man.

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9 Theatre Milestones We’re Grateful For by Ruthie Fierberg

From EGOT wins to design firsts, Broadway anniversaries to theatre on television, here are 9 things any theatre fan should remember and appreciate this Thanksgiving.

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