Monday, November 26, 2018 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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Alana Valentine to present 2018 Philip Parsons Memorial Lecture by Arts Review

Belvoir has announced that highly acclaimed playwright Alana Valentine will present The Myth of the General Audience as this year’s Philip Parsons Memorial Lecture on Monday 3 December…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 11:45PM

Chrissy Teigen's back at it, trolling John Legend over his hectic holiday work schedule by Usa Today, Cydney Henderson, Usa Today

John Legend's holiday schedule isn't slowing down anytime soon, and wife Chrissy Teigen has something to say about it.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 11:16PM

Broadway Has Best Thanksgiving Ever -- No Thanks To Bruce Springsteen by Lee Seymour

Many shows broke records across town, musicals seeing bigger gains than plays - with the exception of The Cher Show...

SOURCE: Forbes at 11:01PM
Monday, November 26, 2018 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Hedgerow Theatre presents Jared Reed’s adaptation of ‘A Christmas Carol’ by Mark Cofta

Hedgerow Theatre's annual ‘A Christmas Carol’ plays for the 26th year, but check out the brief run of artistic director Jared Reed's solo version. Mark Cofta reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 10:19PM

Review: Exploring Addiction in ‘Chasing the New White Whale’ by Elisabeth Vincentelli

The playwright Mike Gorman tries to equate Melville’s “Moby-Dick” with the opioid crisis. The ambition is there, but the play falls short.

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

Today on Broadway: Tuesday, November 27, 2018 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: “Head Over Heels” to Close on Broadway, a Record Breaking Box Office Week for Broadway, and Al Pacino to Lead “Lear” Movie “Today on Broadway” is …

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 10:15PM

Photo Coverage: Alan Cumming Presents the 2018 Fred Ebb Award! by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

TheFred Ebb Foundation andRoundabout Theatre Company this weekpresented thefourteenthannualFred Ebb Awardfor aspiring musical theatre songwriters toWill ReynoldsandEric Price.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:08PM
Monday, November 26, 2018 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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Hella Fresh Theater presents John Rosenberg’s ‘And Then One Feels Great Anxiety’ by Mark Cofta

John Rosenberg's new play 'And Then One Feels Great Anxiety' features a solo performance by Jenna Kuerzi and helps re-establish Kensington’s Hella Fresh Theater. Mark Cofta reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 09:58PM

Casting Announced For COME FROM AWAY Australian Premiere by BroadwayWorld

The critically acclaimed new musical, COME FROM AWAY is now playing on Broadway, Toronto and a third company is touring North America. A Dublin and West End production are currently in rehea…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:08PM
Monday, November 26, 2018 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Report From New York: Mean Girls Surprisingly Charming by Bill Hirschman

For those convinced that theater has no future among pre-Millenials, you should have been with us a few weeks ago when we made a belated visit to a Sunday matinee of the musical version of t…

SOURCE: Florida Theater On Stage at 08:48PM

Come From Away Australian Cast Announced by Arts Review

The critically acclaimed new musical, Come From Away is now playing on Broadway, Toronto and a third company is touring North America. A Dublin and West End production are currently in rehea…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 08:00PM
Monday, November 26, 2018 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Come From Away cast announced by Gabi Bergman

The critically acclaimed musical Come From Away has today announced its cast ahead of its 2019 Australian Premiere. Come From Away tells the remarkable true story of the stranded passenger…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 07:42PM

MILWAUKEE CHAMBER THEATRE’S ‘CHRISTMAS IN BABYLON’ IS A YULETIDE GEM by Matthew Perta

Reviewed by: Matthew Perta HIGHLY RECOMMENDED What does the concept of family mean to you?  [...] The post MILWAUKEE CHAMBER THEATRE’S ‘CHRISTMAS IN BABYLON’ IS A YULETIDE…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 07:24PM

Interview with THE BOOK OF MORMON’S JAKE EMMERLING by Michael J. Roberts

After six years, original THE BOOK OF MORMON tour cast member JAKE EMMERLING returns to [...] The post Interview with THE BOOK OF MORMON’S JAKE EMMERLING appeared first on Showbiz Chic…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 07:24PM

Interview: ‘Torch Song”s Michael Urie by Matthew Wexler

We've partnered with ShowTickets.com to bring you exclusive interviews with some of Broadway’s biggest stars. Here's what Michael Urie has to say about starring in 'Harvey Fierstein's Torc…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 07:06PM
Monday, November 26, 2018 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Ben Vereen To Donate Song Proceeds To Art Attack This Giving Tuesday by BroadwayWorld

This GivingTuesday, all proceeds from Tony Award-winner Ben Vereen'scurrent single 'What A Wonderful World' will go to the non-profit Art Attack Foundation student scholarship fund.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:06PM

Broadway Review: “King Kong” at the Broadway Theatre by Joseph Verlezza

By no means is it perfect but the audience will not even care, as they are swept up by the amazing creature, who is brought to life by the hearts and souls of eleven human handlers, who enab…

SOURCE: Theatre Reviews Limited at 06:06PM

Shadow of Heroes by Victor Gluck, Editor-In-Chief

While Alex Roe’s minimalist production is both sharp and engrossing, the play offers viewers several problems. Aside from the three main characters, the play has 23 other speaking roles wi…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 06:05PM

This Week's #LiveAtFive Guests Include Oscar Nominee Lucas Hedges, An Original Avenue Q Star & More! by Caitlin Moynihan

Broadway.com #LiveatFive is a daily news show on Facebook Live, in which Broadway.com editors discuss what's going on in the theater community and chat with stage stars about their …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:04PM

Odds & Ends: Watch Christy Altomare & Zach Adkins Sing a New Carols for a Cure Song & More by Broadway.com

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed today and this weekend. Watch Christy Altomare & Zach Adkins Sing a New Carols for a Cure Song Zach Adkins, recent leading m…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:04PM

Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Ann Harada by Broadway.com

Ann Harada stops by Broadway.com HQ to chat about Paper Mill Playhouse's production of Holiday Inn and more with Beth Stevens.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:04PM
Monday, November 26, 2018 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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An Interview with Tony Award-Winning Playwright Itamar Moses by Deb Miller

An acclaimed writer for both the big stage and the small screen, Itamar Moses is the reigning 2018 Tony-Award winner for the Best Book of a Musical for the hit Broadway production of The Ban…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 05:55PM

Watch New Footage of Laura Benanti Starring in Broadway’s My Fair Lady by Ruthie Fierberg

See the Tony winner bring Eliza Doolittle to life in the Lincoln Center Theater production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:42PM

Starz to Develop P-Valley, Based on Katori Hall Play by Olivia Clement

Set in the Mississippi Delta, the series will tell the story of a Southern strip club.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:36PM

Bon Appétit’s Test Kitchen Chefs Are The Only YouTube Stars I Care About

I may never get better at cooking, but I will follow these chefs to the ends of the earth. View Entire Post ›

SOURCE: www.buzzfeednews.com at 05:36PM

Review: Boudoir's Fabulous Coven by Michael Block

By Michael Block She’s like the energizer bunny. I’ve famously called her the Roomba of Drag on an episode of Block Talk. If you’ve never seen Boudoir LeFleur, you’re doing your…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 05:24PM

Spotlight On...Drew Seigla by Michael Block

Name: Drew SeiglaHometown: Richmond, VAEducation: B.M. in Voice Performance from The Juilliard School & attended Elon University two years prior towards a B.F.A. in Music Theatre.Select …

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 05:24PM

Spotlight On...Maya Jacobson by Michael Block

Name: Maya JacobsonHometown: Clearwater, FloridaEducation: BFA from The Boston ConservatorySelect Credits: Woman 1 in Amerike The Golden Land, Carrie Pipperidge in Carousel, Brenda Strong in…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 05:24PM

Kenneth Jones’ “Two Henrys,” Bittersweet Family Portrait in the Age of AIDS, To Get Alabama Staging by Kenneth Jones

Red Mountain Theatre Company in Birmingham, Alabama, will continue its commitment to new works in spring 2019 with a developmental production of Kenneth Jones’ Florida-set, three-character…

SOURCE: By Kenneth Jones at 05:17PM

Dates Set for New York City Opera and National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene’s World Premiere of Dear Erich by Ryan McPhee

Mikhaela Mahony will direct Ted Rosenthal’s opera, inspired by events in his own family’s history.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:13PM

Miss Chatelaine – k.d. lang at the Majestic Theatre in Texas by Rodriguezc

Iconic singer-songwriter k.d. lang performs “Miss Chatelaine” to celebrate the 25th anniversary of her album “Ingenue” with Landmarks Live in Concert and Great Performances. k.d. lan…

SOURCE: PBS at 05:11PM

Be a Holiday Hero With These 7 Unforgettable Theatre Experiences on StubHub by Adam Hetrick

Find the perfect holiday gift with our StubHub ticket guide, and take advantage of Cyber Monday discounts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:09PM

Broadway’s Best-Ever Thanksgiving: A $43M Feast, A ‘Harry Potter’ Record & A ’60 Minutes’ Boon To ‘Mockingbird’ by Greg Evans

Broadway had its best Thanksgiving week in recorded history, grossing $43M as house records and other markers were smashed like so many sweet potatoes. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child even…

SOURCE: Deadline at 05:07PM

VIDEO: On This Day, November 26- Happy Birthday, Christopher Fitzgerald! by Alexa Criscitiello

Today we're wishing a happy birthday to Tony nominee Christopher Fitzgerald.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:04PM

Go-Go’s-Scored Broadway Musical ‘Head Over Heels’ Set to Close in January by Chris Willman

Broadway won’t be going to a go-go for long. “Head Over Heels,” the Elizabethan period farce scored incongruously to the music of the Go-Go’s, has posted a closing no…

SOURCE: Variety at 05:04PM

BROADWAY HAS RICHEST THANKSGIVING IN HISTORY by Philip Boroff

Broadway sold $43 million of tickets in the week ending on Sunday, up 10 percent from a year ago and its best Thanksgiving ever. In an ugly week for stocks but fine one for tourism and premi…

SOURCE: Broadway Journal at 05:00PM
Monday, November 26, 2018 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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This Week's #LiveAtFive Guests Include Oscar Nominee Lucas Hedges, Original Avenue Q Stars & More! by Caitlin Moynihan

Broadway.com #LiveatFive is a daily news show on Facebook Live, in which Broadway.com editors discuss what's going on in the theater community and chat with stage stars about their …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:54PM

Broadway Grosses: Four Celebrated Shows Excel in a Record-Breaking Week by Broadway.com

Thanksgiving week saw a slew of productions setting new records on Broadway. Perhaps the most notable came from the Tony-winning two-part play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, setting a fr…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:54PM

Tickets Are Now on Sale for All My Sons Starring Tracy Letts & Annette Bening by Broadway.com

Tickets are now on sale for the 2019 Broadway revival of Arthur Miller's classic drama All My Sons. Gregory Mosher will direct the Roundabout Theatre Company production, slated to b…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:54PM

Grosses Analysis: Holiday Week Brings Box Office Records to Harry Potter, Mean Girls, Frozen, More by Ryan McPhee

With $43,042,266, Broadway saw its highest-grossing Thanksgiving week ever.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:53PM

GANGSTER HITLER by Matt Windman

Parallels are drawn between Trump and Hitler in John Doyle s production of this rarely seen 1941 political allegory.

SOURCE: Theater News Online at 04:24PM

Dear Evan Hansen Will Play Return Engagement in Los Angeles by Andrew Gans

The national tour of the Tony-winning musical will return during the 2020–2021 season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:14PM

Season of Hollow Soul – k.d. lang at the Majestic Theatre by Rodriguezc

Iconic singer-songwriter k.d. lang performs “Season of Hollow Soul” to celebrate the 25th anniversary of her album “Ingenue” with Landmarks Live in Concert and Great Performances. k.…

SOURCE: PBS at 04:08PM

William Goldman Wrote “The Best Book Ever” About The Theatre by Artsjournal

Its primary accomplishment is its bluntness, reflected in the subtitle A Candid Look at Broadway. No writer has better captured the way theater insiders actually talk about their craft. Gol…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 04:04PM

Huddle review – this pair of penguins are something to squawk about by Chris Wiegand

Unicorn, LondonFilskit Theatre’s winter warmer for under-sixes is a cracking tale of parenting penguin-styleMy five-year-old daughter Hilda loves penguins, principally Pingu and Peso, the …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:04PM

BWW Flashback: West End-Bound Katharine McPhee Gets Ready to Join WAITRESS on Broadway! by BroadwayWorld

As BroadwayWorld reported last week, 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…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:02PM

Magic master Ricky Jay was proud of the magic renaissance in Chicago by Chris Jones

Ricky Jay, who died last Saturday, was the most genial, smart and loquacious magician you ever could hope to meet. Looking back on all the magic shows I’ve reviewed over the years in Chica…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 04:00PM
Monday, November 26, 2018 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Michael Urie to Appear on Season Three of THE GOOD FIGHT by TV News Desk

Michael Urie willreprise his 'The Good Wife' role as NSA lackeyStephen Dinovera in a Season 3 episode of 'The Good Fight,' according to TVLine.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:59PM

Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 11/25/18 by BroadwayWorld

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 11252018.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:54PM

Legendary Ben Vereen Brings Special Concert and Dinner to The Cutting Room 12/1 by Contests - Broadway

Join us at The Cutting Room for a special concert and dinner on December 1 with legendary Tony Award-winning actor BEN VEREEN.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:54PM

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Weekly Grosses Analysis - 11/26; Thanksgiving Edition by Bww Special

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

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:54PM

Call Redialed: NEW Jackie Beat Interview: Menstrual Krampus at The Laurie Beechman Theatre by Adam Rothenberg

My holiday season wouldn’t be complete without a chance to catch up with award-winning drag legend, Jackie Beat! We discuss the premiere of her 20th Holiday show, Menstrual Krampus coming …

SOURCE: Call Me Adam at 03:53PM

Remembering Plain and Fancy by Mark Robinson

Not every Broadway musical is a runaway hit, but then not every musical is a calamitous flop. Over the years, there have been many musicals, also-rans, that lasted a season and offered man…

SOURCE: www.markrobinsonwrites.com at 03:52PM

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Weekly Grosses Analysis - 11/26

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

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:42PM

See the Cast and Creative Team of Heather Raffo's Noura Meet the Press by Marc J. Franklin

The New York premiere is set to begin performances November 27 at Playwrights Horizons Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:33PM

Solid Footing: Theatre Facts 2017 by American Theatre Editors

U.S. theatres strive to maintain and build on the period of relative stability reflected in the latest edition of TCG’s annual industry report.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:25PM

Watch Highlights From Houston Ballet's 2018 The Nutcracker by Olivia Clement

The holiday classic, set to Tchaikovsky’s score, continues through December 29.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:19PM

Theatre Nerds 2018 Holiday Gift Guide by Kailey Hansen

‘Tis the season for food, family, festivities…and gifts! Whether you’re shopping for someone special who knows every single show tune by heart or trying to find the perfect present…

SOURCE: theatrenerds.com at 03:18PM

Torch Song Star Michael Urie Will Be Honored With Howard Ashman Award by Andrew Gans

The 2018 GMHC Cabaret & Howard Ashman Award, benefiting Gay Men’s Health Crisis, will be held at Joe's Pub.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:16PM

'Dance In America' Aims To Chronicle The Art In The U.S. by Genevieve Valentine

Mindy Aloff has attempted the nearly impossible task of collecting, in an anthology, the essays, excerpts, and asides that create a snapshot of the history of American dance.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:12PM

The Prom Kiss That Shook Thanksgiving. Lion King III. Why you’re Satisfied with Hamilton. #Stageworthy News of the Week. by Jonathan Mandell

Thanksgiving is technically over, but this one is going to last. There’s much about this past week in New York theater for which we’re grateful. Below watch the full number of &#…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 03:10PM

Their Future is Our Future: A&A Ballet Presents an Art Deco Nutcracker and Trains the Next Generation of Ballet Dancers by Sharon Hoyer

The Studebaker provides unique stage for A&A's vision: one large enough to put up a spectacle of scenic design and a massive cast, while intimate enough a house to afford every audience…

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 03:05PM

‘Head Over Heels’ to Close in January by Michael Paulson

The musical, which opened on Broadway on July 26, had gotten mixed reviews and struggled at the box office.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 03:04PM
Monday, November 26, 2018 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Actor will return to Public's 'Sweat' after canceled performance by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Director Justin Emeka will continue to replace Kevin Mambo, who is scheduled to be back onstage on Friday, Nov. 30.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 02:59PM

Buy One Ticket to See CHICAGO on Broadway, Get a Second for Just $22 by Contests - Broadway

Buy one orchestrafront mess ticket reg. 89 to see CHICAGO on Broadway and get the second for just 22. That's only 111 for two tickets

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:50PM

To Warn or Not to Warn? Theater Fans Respond by Michael Paulson

Should audience get advance word on content that might offend or unsettle them? Opinions differ strongly.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 02:48PM

BWW Contest: Win Two Tickets To PUFFS At New World Stages! by Jeffrey Vizcaino

BroadwayWorld is giving you a chance to win two of tickets to PUFFS The winner will receive two tickets to a performance of their choosing The contest will run from November 26th until 1159P…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:48PM

Debbie Allen On Her Emotional Connection to the Celebrating Icons of Dance Event by Ruthie Fierberg

Before honoring dance legends Michael Bennett, Alvin Ailey, and more for World AIDS Day November 30, Allen shares personal stories from home rehearsals, how dance helps Grey’s Anatomy,…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:44PM

Save on the Gift of Theatre on Cyber Monday from Roundabout, WAITRESS, THE BAND'S VISIT by Contests - Broadway

It's the Monday after Thanksgiving, the first time that many Americans are back at work, in front of a computer following the holidays. And, while you might have gone out into the wild and c…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:43PM

Review: ‘A Christmas Story’ by Rockville Little Theatre at the Arts Barn by Mark Ludder

SMOKE! That raises the alarm that there’s been another “Clinker” episode from the diabolical furnace in the basement of the Parker home as the Gaithersburg Arts Barn hosts an entirely …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:31PM

Mumford & Sons at Madison Square Garden, New York by Blouin Artinfo

British Rock band Mumford & Sons will be performing at New York’s Madison Square Garden on December 10 and 11, 2018.As per the band’s website, they seem to be excited to finally reve…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 02:27PM

Go Behind the Scenes of the Groundbreaking The Prom Thanksgiving Day Parade Performance with Anthony Norman

The Prom standout Anthony Norman brought Instagram along for a LOL look behind-the-scenes at the Thanksgiving Day Parade.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 02:25PM

“Village Rockstars” at American Cinematheque, Santa Monica by Blouinartinfo

“Village Rockstars” by Rima Das is India’s official entry for the Oscars. The film will screen on December 3, 2018 at Aero Theatre.The film is based on 10-year-old Dhunu (Bhanita Das),…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 02:19PM

Russian Film Week in Berlin at Odeon Cinema, Berlin by Blouinartinfo

Odeon Cinema, Berlin presents Russian Film Week, displaying a cross-section of 12 latest Russian films with German subtitles. The screenings will take place from November 26 through December…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 02:05PM

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre Will Stage Evita in 2019 by Adam Hetrick

The London season will also include Thornon Wilder’s classic Our Town.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:00PM

The Stuff We’re Made Of: A Review of HeLa at Sideshow Theatre & Greenhouse Productions by Kelsey McGrath

A co-production with Sideshow Theatre and Greenhouse Productions, J. Nicole Brooks' world premiere goes from cells to stars and back again.

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 02:00PM

“Don Giovanni” at NCPA, Beijing by Blouin Artinfo

The China NCPA Orchestra and China NCPA Chorus bring a new production of Mozart’s “Don Giovanni,” to be on stage from November 27 through December 1 at the Opera House of Beijing’s N…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 02:00PM

Kelli O’Hara on Her Emotional The King and I West End Reunion, and What She Has Learned From Anna by Jackson McHenry

Three years after Kelli O’Hara took the stage in The King and I on Broadway, American audiences will have a chance to see her Tony-winning performance as Anna Leonowens once again. On Nove…

SOURCE: Vulture at 02:00PM
Monday, November 26, 2018 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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'A Christmas Carol' a the Goodman: A little more gentle, always timely, and everyone in the cast gives their all by Kerry Reid

It seems every year that events conspire to make the Goodman’s production of “A Christmas Carol” an exercise in both cheery holiday escapism and timely consciousness raising. So it is …

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 01:55PM

John Gallagher, Jr., Cristin Milioti, Tina Fey, to Star in Amazon's MODERN LOVE by BroadwayWorld

Variety reports that Amazonhas set an all-star cast for its upcoming New York Times column-based anthology series Modern Love.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:50PM

“The Tell-Tale Heart” at National Theatre, London by Blouin Artinfo

Anthony Neilson makes his National Theatre debut with “The Tell-Tale Heart,” which is on stage from December 5 through January 9, 2019, at the Dorfman Theatre of National Theatre, London…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 01:50PM

Jane Wenham obituary by Eric Shorter

Actor and singer who enjoyed success in many Shakespeare stage productions, West End musicals and popular TV seriesThe actor Jane Wenham, who has died aged 90, brought a delightful stage pre…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:48PM

One key scene helped cement 'Hamilton' as a Broadway legend. The team that crafted it explains how. by Peter Marks

"Bit by bit, putting it together," goes the song about the act of creation by Lin-Manuel Miranda's idol, Stephen Sondheim. It wasn't until Miranda was a spectator at his own show, and no lon…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 01:40PM

Get to Know the New 2018 Radio City Rockettes: Maile Makaafi, Sophie Silnicki, McKenzie McGrath and Emily King

We caught up with the new class of Radio City Rockettes to hear from these ladies about their introduction to the Rockettes, the audition process, and the best advice from senior Rockettes.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 01:38PM

Brandon Victor Dixon, Tina Fey, John Gallagher Jr., and More Tapped for Modern Love Series by Olivia Clement

Anne Hathaway, John Slattery, and Dev Patel are also among the cast of the new anthology series from Amazon.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:37PM

Six Questions for Marieann Meringolo

Marieann Meringolo is a MAC Award winning recording artist, a Backstage Bistro Award winner for Outstanding Vocalist and a BroadwayWorld nominated artist for Best Tribute Show (Alan and Mari…

SOURCE: NiteLifeExchange at 01:37PM

The Broadway.com Show:  Jeremy Pope, Tarell Alvin McCraney and More Talk Bringing Choir Boy to Broadway by Broadway.com

Oscar winner Tarell Alvin McCraney, Jeremy Pope and the cast of Choir Boy talk bringing the celebrated drama to Broadway.  

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:36PM

Aaron Sorkin on Choosing Jeff Daniels as Mockingbird's Atticus Finch: 'He Is One of the Best Actors I Know' by Broadway.com

Aaron Sorkin's new stage adaptation of Harper Lee's classic novel To Kill a Mockingbird is playing to sold-out crowds nightly at the Shubert Theatre on Broadway. Sorkin collaborated …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:36PM

Watch Laura Benanti & Rosemary Harris in a Loverly New Montage from My Fair Lady by Andy Lefkowitz

Audiences at the Vivian Beaumont Theater have been treated to a talented new pair of stars over the past couple months. Tony winner Rosemary Harris joined the celebrated production of Lerner…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:36PM

Damien Chazelle to Partner with Netflix for Musical Drama, THE EDDY by BroadwayWorld

Variety reports that Netflix will jointhe production team on The Eddy, the upcoming Paris-set musical drama fromOscar-winning helmedDamien ChazelleLa La Land.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:33PM

“The Nutcracker” at Deutsche Oper, Berlin by Blouin Artinfo

“The Nutcracker,” often referred to as the quintessential Christmas Ballet, will be on stage from November 30-December 27, 2018, at Deutsche Oper, Berlin.This famous Ballet-Fairytale in …

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 01:27PM

The Marvelous Wonderettes to Close Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

The 1950's-set high school musical comedy, which celebrated its two-year anniversary this past spring, will close January 6, 2019.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:15PM

‘The Dead’ star Melissa Gilbert on the ‘essentials’ of living in NYC by Barbara Hoffman

She’s gone from a “Little House on the Prairie” to a pied-à-terre in the city, and Melissa Gilbert couldn’t be happier. “Everything’s here — grocery shopping, the park, amazin…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 01:15PM

Christopher Shinn's Judgment Day, a Japanese-Influenced Antigone, More Head to Park Avenue Armory by Ryan McPhee

The 2019 season kicks off with the New York premiere of The Lehman Trilogy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:10PM

Judy Kuhn: “Fiddler has never felt so relevant” by A Younger Theatre

The AYT team fired off some questions via email to Judy Kuhn, star of the Menier Chocolate Factory’s Fiddler on the Roof and all-round legend. We find out whether the show’s rele…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 01:06PM

Learning about the craft of theatre by Susan Elkin

Theatrecraft, the annual careers fair, which I attended last week, is doing a fine job by getting around a thousand young people through the door every time.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PM

Mixing it up with Sara Bareilles, as the singer-songwriter talks 'Waitress,' pie and her new musical-theater life by James Hebert

Sara Bareilles didn’t know quite what she was getting into when she signed on to write the score for “Waitress,” the musical-stage adaptation of the late Adrienne Shelly’s film about…

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 01:00PM
Monday, November 26, 2018 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Go-Go’s Musical ‘Head Over Heels’ Sets Broadway Closing Date by Greg Evans

Head Over Heels, the Broadway musical featuring songs from The Go-Go’s including the title tune, “We Got The Beat” and “Our Lips Are Sealed” will play its final…

SOURCE: Deadline at 12:50PM

Are you ready to go gaga for the return of We Will Rock You in a brand new UK & Ireland tour?

It’s a double whammy for Queen fans. First, they have been able to enjoy the release of the new biopic movie Bohemian Rhapsody and now a reimagined production of the Queen and Ben Elton mu…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 12:45PM

Are you ready to go gaga for the return of #Queen musical #WeWillRockYou in a brand new UK & Ireland tour for 2019? @wwryglobal

It’s a double whammy for Queen fans. First, they have been able to enjoy the release of the new biopic movie Bohemian Rhapsody and now a reimagined production of the Queen and Ben Elton mu…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 12:45PM

Chicago theater openings Nov. 30 to Dec. 8

Friday “Twelfth Night, Or What You Will”: Viola poses as a man and causes much romantic confusion, while a servant, Malvolio, imagines he can become a nobleman. Through Dec. 16 at Lincol…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 12:45PM

Sleepin’ Cutie review at Macrobert Arts Centre, Stirling – ‘expertly staged’ by David Pollock

Despite a broad career as a writer and director, Johnny McKnight enjoys a singular reputation in Scotland as a creator of great-value

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:42PM

'King Hedley II' is a dark play handled with care in Red Bank: review by Bobby Olivier | Nj Advance Media For Nj.com

'King Hedley II' plays at Two River Theatre in Red Bank through Dec. 16.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 12:42PM

Cyber Monday, some of the best ticket deals of the year. by Lorraine Treanor

It’s Cyber Monday, and TodayTix is offering its best prices of the year. Here are just some of the sweet deals waiting for you when you click CYBER MONDAY Beautiful, the Carol King Mu…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 12:36PM

Breaking: HEAD OVER HEELS Will Go-Go in 2019- Final Performance Set for January 6! by BroadwayWorld

Head Over Heels, the new musical comedy featuring the iconic songs ofThe Go-Go's- the most successful female rock band of all time - will play its final Broadway performance at Hudson Theatr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:36PM

Gloria Estefan Will Host Kennedy Center Honors by BroadwayWorld

Multi-Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and actress Gloria Estefan will host the 41st Annual Kennedy Center Honors, on Sunday, December 2, 2018. The Honors Gala will be recorded for bro…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:36PM

Photo Flash: BE MORE CHILL Gets an Image Upgrade by BroadwayWorld

Be More Chill is headed to Broadway with a brand new look Check out the new show art below, plus hear from Joe Iconis and more on its creation

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:36PM

The MARY POPPINS RETURNS Soundtrack is Available for Pre-Order Today by TV News Desk

Advance tickets for Disney's Mary Poppins Returns are now available for purchase. Fans looking to be among the first to experience the film can attend opening night fan events on December 18…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:36PM

BWW TV: Dance All Night with New Highlights of Laura Benanti in MY FAIR LADY! by BroadwayWorld TV

Tony Award winner Laura Benanti just assumed the role of Eliza Doolittlein its award-winning production of Lerner amp Loewe's My Fair Lady, directed by Bartlett Sher, for a limited engagemen…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:36PM

All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce Of 1914 by Sandi Durell

      By Marilyn Lester   All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914 is the kind of work that makes you want to shout its greatness from the rooftops. It’s a lean and spa…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 12:33PM

Celebrity Autobiography Hits Broadway With Matthew Broderick, Tate Donovan, and Cecily Strong November 26 by Adam Hetrick

The long-running Off-Broadway series that features stars reading the memoirs of the famous and infamous begins a limited run at the Marquis Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33PM

Shakespeare Veteran Al Pacino to Play King Lear on the Big Screen by Andy Lefkowitz

Al Pacino has signed on to play the greatest role ever written in new screen adaptation of William Shakespeare's King Lear, according to The Guardian. Oscar nominee Michael Radford will …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:32PM

David Thaxton Is the New Star of London's Phantom of the Opera by Andy Lefkowitz

Olivier-winning actor David Thaxton will take on the title role in the long-running West End production of The Phantom of the Opera for a limited run beginning on December 10. He will replac…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:32PM

Go-Go's Musical Head Over Heels Will End Its Broadway Run by Andy Lefkowitz

Head Over Heels, the lively new musical featuring the iconic songs of The Go-Go's, will conclude its run at Broadway's Hudson Theatre on January 6, 2019. Michael Mayer directs, Kimbe…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:32PM

LongHouse Holiday Party by Barry Gordin

Guests toasted the season and rediscovered the gardens at this special time of the year. November 25, 2018:  LONGHOUSE, 133 Hands Creek Road in East Hampton, hosted a festive gathering wit…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 12:27PM

In Dividing Lines, Beatriz Pizano shares a story about family and death by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Pizano treats both her own history and her parents’ as well as the emotionally complicated issue of euthanasia with softness and humour, writes Carly Maga.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 12:24PM

Park Avenue Armory Plans Premieres and Returns by Joshua Barone

The venue has announced its 2019 season, which will include a new play by Christopher Shinn, art by Hito Steyerl and concerts by Barbara Hannigan.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:18PM

An Honourable Man review at White Bear Theatre, London – ‘confusing play set in post-Brexit Britain’ by Fergus Morgan

Bring on James Graham’s Brexit play, because it seems few other people are up to the task. Certainly not former Tory parliamentary

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:13PM

How Do You Become the Head of a Major Television Network? by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Seth shares stories from Robert Greenblatt (the man behind NBC live musicals), plus tales from Broadway’s Mike Birbiglia, and the upcoming Red B…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13PM

A #CyberMonday Solicitation by Trav S.D.

It’s #CyberMonday once again and so this backward looking Neo-Luddite feels obligated to engage as best he can in the catch-as-catch-can world of e-commerce. As you can see from the ab…

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

Blackpool Opera House technical manager Duncan Jump: ‘We used to have lots of technicians – now one person controls everything’ by Catherine Jones

After four decades at Blackpool Opera House, its technical manager tells Catherine Jones why working at the Winter Gardens is a family

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:00PM

‘For a first job I couldn’t be happier’: Sarah Spence is loving her role in Seussical at the Southwark Playhouse by Kate Gould

Included in the 12-strong cast of Seussical at the Southwark Playhouse is Sarah Spence who will take on the role of Bird Girl. Having just graduated from drama school, the 25-year-old says i…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PM
Monday, November 26, 2018 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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‘Head Over Heels’ to close in January by Caitlin Huston

‘Head Over Heels’ will play its final performance on Jan. 6, after playing 188 regular performances and 37 preview performances. The musical, which opened at the Hudson Theatre on July 2…

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Watch the Full 60 Minutes Special on Broadway’s To Kill A Mockingbird by Ruthie Fierberg

Hear Jeff Daniels, Aaron Sorkin, and more talk about the new American play—and get a glimpse at the new production onstage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:57AM

“Queer Eye” breakout star Jonathan Van Ness is coming to Denver’s Paramount Theatre by The Know

Jonathan Van Ness & Friends will be Thursday, March 7, at 7 p.m. at the Paramount Theatre, 1621 Glenarm Place.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 11:51AM

Watch Anastasia’s Christy Altomare and Zach Adkins in Carols for a Cure Music Video Premiere by Adam Hetrick

"It’s Just Like Christmas," an original song written by Altomare, is featured on the 20th anniversary edition of the holiday album.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:48AM

Go-Go's Musical Head Over Heels Will End Broadway Run in January by Adam Hetrick

The new musical opened July 26 at the Hudson Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:46AM

Preview: Hamlet Isn’t Dead Gives New Life to ‘Julius Caesar’ by Deb Miller

Founded in 2013, by Executive Director James Rightmyer, Jr. and Artistic Director David Andrew Laws, Hamlet Isn’t Dead specializes in keeping Shakespeare alive for 21st-century audiences,…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:46AM

VIDEO: They're Practically Perfect! Listen to Lin-Manuel Miranda and Emily Blunt in the First Two Songs from MARY POPPINS RETURNS! by TV News Desk

Disney has released the first two songs from MARY POPPINS RETURNS 'The Place Where Lost Things Go' by Emily Blunt and 'Trip a Little Light Fantastic' by Lin-Manuel Miranda with Emily Blunt a…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:32AM

Social Insight Report - November 26th: THE PROM Sees Huge Growth! by Jeffrey Vizcaino

The top growing current Broadway musicals wereThe Prom27.43,King Kong4.37,My Fair Lady4.14,The Cher Show3.50 andHead Over Heels3.32.The top growing current Broadway plays wereNetwork15.82,To…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:32AM

VIDEO: Hugh Jackman Talks His Theatrical Roots, THE GREATEST SHOWMAN and More on Sunday TODAY by Stage Tube

Oscar-nominated actor Hugh Jackman is a man of many talents, proving his range with roles as a the ripped Marvel superhero Wolverine in X-Men and ringleader P.T. Barnum in The Greatest Showm…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:32AM

Go Inside Rehearsals for the Donmar Warehouse’s Production of Sweat by Marc J. Franklin

Lynn Nottage's Pulitzer Prize-winning play will make its U.K. debut beginning December 7 starring Martha Plimpton.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:28AM

Huddle review at Unicorn Theatre, London – ‘beautifully crafted’ by Jo Caird

Huddle may be set on an icy tundra but it’s impossible not to warm to this tale of a father penguin and his fearless

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:28AM

ICYMI: Watch All the Broadway Musical Thanksgiving Day Performances from 2018

Check out musical numbers from The Prom, Mean Girls, King Kong, Head Over Heels and more!

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 11:25AM

Tony Winner Andy Blankenbuehler to Choreograph Cats Film by Andy Lefkowitz

Andy Blankenbuehler, the three-time Tony winner who choreographed the 2016 Broadway revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats, has signed on to lend his talent to the upcoming film adaptatio…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:24AM

Matthew Broderick & Tate Donovan Join Broadway Premiere of Celebrity Autobiography by Andy Lefkowitz

Matthew Broderick and Tate Donovan are returning to Broadway. The talented stars of stage and screen have joined the lineup of actors set to debut the hit comedy show Celebrity Autobiog…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:24AM

Old Vic to hold free daily carol concerts for older people by Georgia Snow

The Old Vic is holding free carol concerts every day for two weeks in December, as a way of opening its building

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:18AM

Cinderella review at Theatre Royal Wakefield – ‘poignancy and laughter’ by Chris Bartlett

It’s hard to bring something fresh to Cinderella. But Rhiannon Hannon’s confidently mounted production adds some novel touches to a familiar tale

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:13AM

Podcast Episode #168 – Tony Nominated Director & Choreographer Bobby Longbottom.

You might think you know Bobby Longbottom from his Tony-nominated Side Show or his work as the Director and Choreographer of one of the largest shows on the planet, The Radio City Christm…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:10AM

Dominique Morisseau's Pipeline and All-Female Julius Caesar Part of PBS' Winter-Spring 2019 Season by Andrew Gans

The upcoming season will also feature concerts with Tony winners Cynthia Erivo and Annaleigh Ashford, as well as Tony nominee Megan Hilty.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:10AM

Trivia and Meaning: A Review of Arcadia at Promethean Theatre Ensemble by Irene Hsiao

Promethean Theatre Ensemble's production of Tom Stoppard's ode to balancing reason and ardor is as welcome as ever.

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 11:00AM

‘Doing much more than singing the hits’: Talking to the creatives behind Motown The Musical by Thom Dibdin

Big of voice and oh so slick in presentation, the West End production of Motown the Musical – which is now on UK tour through 2019 and pausing at the Edinburgh Playhouse for a three-week …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM
Monday, November 26, 2018 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Listen to Lin-Manuel Miranda and Emily Blunt in 2 Full Numbers From Mary Poppins Returns by Ryan McPhee

The movie musical arrives in theatres in December.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:55AM

Hartford Symphony receives million-dollar grant, boosting $10 million fundraising campaign by Staff Report

The Hartford Symphony Orchestra will receive a $1 million grant after meeting a fundraising challenge as part of its long-term $10 million campaign. A group of donors who wish to remain anon…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 10:45AM

WATCH: Burke & Hare are ready to make a killing at Jermyn Street for Christmas by Featured Content

How much do you know about the real Burke and Hare? Tom Wentworth's new stage comedy about the Edinburgh serial killers, who got their just comeuppance on Christmas Day, gets its London prem…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:34AM

Hugh Jackman on Making The Greatest Showman a Hit for One Year and Counting by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony winner also discusses why he almost didn’t star in the Les Misérables movie.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:31AM

Eve’s Song by Sandi Durell

    by Carol Rocamora   Lauren’s having a tough time. She’s young, black and gay, and there’s no one on her side. Her father left the family a while ago, her younger bro…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 10:25AM

Contrasting sets from Makaya McCraven and Abdullah Ibrahim at the London Jazz Festival

The pianist and the drummer brought the festival to a close with gigs at EartH and the Barbican

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 10:22AM

Magic Time!: Mike Daisey’s 18-Part, 30-Hour ‘A People’s History’ at Seattle Repertory Theatre by John Stoltenberg

I remember being so bored by my high school American history class that I got a D in it. This was not normal. My report cards always had A’s and B’s. So the kindly elderly woman …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:22AM

YouTube and the music industry are wrong on copyright

Free expression is at risk in corporate fight over responsibility for infringement

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 10:21AM

Andy Blankenbuehler Boards Cats Movie by Ryan McPhee

The Hamilton Tony winner will choreograph the movie musical, taking over for Wayne McGregor.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:16AM

Voting Now Open For The 2018 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld Cabaret is pleased to announce the nominees in 17 categories for the 2018 BWW New York Cabaret Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:13AM

REVIEW: Summer and Smoke, Duke Of York’s Theatre ✭✭✭ by Julian Eaves

By Julian Eaves Julian Eaves reviews the West End transfer of Summer and Smoke by Tennessee Williams at the Duke Of York’s Theatre London. This post REVIEW: Summer and Smoke, Duke Of Y…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 10:11AM

Poll: Do you agree that arts courses promote unrealistic career prospects to potential students? by The Stage

Last week, Amanda Spielman, Ofsted’s chief inspector, said she believed arts and media courses stand out as offering the “greatest mismatch between

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:00AM

INTERVIEW: Dandelion playwright Jennifer Cerys on queer history & 3D lesbian characters by Rev Stan

Playwright Jennifer Cerys’ new play Dandelion at the King’s Head Theatre explores queer history through a lesbian relationship in the time of Clause 28. Here she talks about why queer hi…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00AM
Monday, November 26, 2018 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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A storm-wracked Otello at the Nationaltheater, Munich

Amélie Niermeyer’s production of Verdi’s opera for the Bayerische Staatsoper features compelling performances

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 09:56AM

Switzerland — a portrait of Patricia Highsmith at the Ambassadors Theatre, London

Joanna Murray-Smith’s drama explores the relationship between the author and her work

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 09:54AM

On Charles Schultz and “Peanuts” by Trav S.D.

I cop to this without embarrassment because I was a kid at the time: when it was announced that Ronald Reagan was replacing Alexander Haig with George Schultz as Secretary of State, I though…

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

Al Pacino Will Star in New Film Adaptation of King Lear by Andrew Gans

Michael Radford will direct Pacino in the title role of the Shakespeare tragedy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:53AM

What Made Daniel Radcliffe Way More Nervous Than Any of His Broadway Gigs? by Ruthie Fierberg

The star of The Lifespan of a Fact discusses researching for his latest role and why he won’t see Harry Potter on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:48AM

Review: The Fishermen, Arcola Theatre by A Younger Theatre

Gbolahan Obisesan’s adaptation of Chigozie Obioma’s Man Booker Prize nominated The Fisherman, is the haunting tale of four brothers tragically separated by a curse. Set in Nigeria in the…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 09:48AM

Review: An evening of Bharatanatyam, Sadler’s Wells by Madeline Lee

An evening deeply rooted in Indian culture that is sure to plunge you into a stylised and traditional form of dance complemented by contemporary ideas. The Darbar Festival has been going for…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 09:48AM

GRACE NOTES: Monday, November 26, 2018 by Susan Grace

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Visual Arts Review: Eugène Delacroix at the Met — An Uneasy Fit by Charles Giuliano

Perhaps Eugène Delacroix is best regarded as a leader of the resistance to academic art, part of the transition to impressionism.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 09:42AM

Jazz CD Review: “Long Ago and Far Away” — Together Again by Michael Ullman

This set is surely one of the finds of the year.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 09:42AM

A likeable, good-natured Dick Whittington at the Lyric Hammersmith

The London pantomime season opens with this warm-hearted production

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 09:41AM

Review: Dick Whittington at Lyric Hammersmith by Rosemary Waugh

Intrepid panto correspondent and newbie Londoner Rosemary Waugh reviews the bright lights of Jude Christian and Cariad Lloyd's pantomime The post Review: Dick Whittington at Lyric Hammersmit…

SOURCE: exeuntmagazine.com at 09:34AM

Concert Review: ‘Chris Botti’ at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall by Lynne Menefee

Baltimore was treated to a weekend of surprising and refreshing jazz concerts at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall as part of the BSO’s Pop Series. Grammy® Award-winning jazz trumpe…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 09:30AM

Oscars Best Picture: ‘A Star is Born’ still leads the race, but ‘Green Book’ is on the move say experts by Paul Sheehan

Following the Thanksgiving break, “A Star is Born” has widened its lead over “Roma” in the Best Picture race at the Oscars according to the predictions of the 30 Expe…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 09:30AM

Macbeth review at Garrick Theatre, London – ‘refreshingly inventive’ by Fergus Morgan

The National Youth Theatre’s Macbeth – the third and final instalment of the company’s 2018 West End season – is the third

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:18AM

BWW TV: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, CHICAGO & WAITRESS Continue the Holiday Season at Broadway Under the Stars- Watch Live at 5pm! by BroadwayWorld TV

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

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:11AM

Exclusive Podcast: LITTLE KNOWN FACTS with Ilana Levine and Playwright Steven Levenson! by Little Known Facts W/ Ilana Levine

BroadwayWorld has teamed up with Broadway alum Ilana Levine, who makes her entrance onto the podcast stage with her new show Little Known Facts. Ilana's unique brand of celebrity interview, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:05AM

So you want to be a producer? Glenn Chandler recounts his ten-year milestones with Boys of the Empire by Featured Content

Fresh from Arts Ed, Daniel Grice makes his professional debut playing the title role in the world premiere of Glenn Chandler's The Boy Under the Christmas Tree at the King's Head Theatre. Wh…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:05AM

Broadway on TV: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Mike Birbiglia & More for Week of November 26, 2018 by TV News Desk

From stage to screen, Broadway will be represented on TV for the week of November 26, 2018

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:03AM

‘Asks pertinent questions’: THE EX-BOYFRIEND YARD SALE – Camden People’s Theatre ★★★★ by Michael Davis

In The Ex-Boyfriend Yard Sale, Haley McGee not only re-examines eight former relationships but assesses the potential of assigning a monetary value to items that have an emotional connection.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM

What Did British Theatre Do During – And For – The First World War? by Artsjournal2

It started with recruiting: “Music hall stars of the day such as Marie Lloyd, Phyllis Dare and Vesta Tilley believed they were doing their bit for the war effort by exhorting – and s…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 09:00AM

Behind the Curtain: Art as medicine and a bassoonist returns home to the Hill by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

In the UK, the British Health Secretary has proposed a measure that would allow physicians to prescribe dance or singing lessons as therapy.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 09:00AM
Monday, November 26, 2018 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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It’s a Wonderful Life review at San Francisco Opera – ‘a visual treat’ by Inge Kjemtrup

American composer Jake Heggie is best known for his opera Dead Man Walking. His predilection for turning to popular sources continues with

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:42AM

See The King And I on the big screen this week by Carly-Ann Clements

This week, you'll have another chance to catch the incredible production of The King And I when it's screened in cinemas across the world on Thursday. The post See The King And I on the big …

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 08:28AM

Ricky Jay, magician and actor, dies aged 72 by Associated Press In Washington

Jay appeared in Boogie Nights, Magnolia and DeadwoodHis one-man magic show was a sellout off-BroadwayRicky Jay, a magician, actor and historian of oddball entertainers who appeared in Boogie…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:18AM

Friends star David Schwimmer remakes stage play Love for BBC by Mark Brown

Actor has produced TV film of Alexander Zeldin’s gritty play about homelessnessDavid Schwimmer, the actor and director best known for Friends, has taken on a less familiar role as producer…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:18AM

Plaid Tidings to have UK premiere at Bridge House Theatre by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Plaid Tidings – the sequel to the West End hit Forever Plaid will have its UK premiere at London’s Bridge House Theatre. This post Plaid Tidings to have UK premie…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 08:17AM

BWW's On This Day - November 26, 2018

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on November 26 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:12AM

THE BAND'S VISIT Offers Holiday Sale on Tickets by BroadwayWorld

The Band's Visit is offering a holiday sale through December 5 to all performances January 8 - March 10, 2019. Details are available at TheBandsVisitMusical.comHolidaySale.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:05AM

‘A rollercoaster of scares, laughs & moments of pathos’: PHILIP PULLMAN’S GRIMM TALES – Unicorn Theatre by Shanine Salmon

In short, Philip Pullman’s Grimm Tales is a fine Christmas show for all the family – but don’t be surprised if you have some questions to answer afterwards!

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:00AM

Pittsburgh Opera's next major commission is expected to debut next year by Jeremy Reynolds / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Benazir Bhutto was the first woman to be elected prime minister of Pakistan in 1988. Pittsburgh Opera is developing an opera about her life.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 08:00AM

Bingo! Drag queens have a full card of charity events by Dan Gigler / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Miss Thea Trix’s Drag Queen Bingo is a bawdy night of entertainment that benefits volunteer fire departments and other nonprofits. 

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 08:00AM

Nutcrackers: Hip hop, circus tricks add spice to a holiday favorite by Sara Bauknecht / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Artists have helped “The Nutcracker” stand the test of time by staging their own unique interpretations of the beloved holiday tale.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 08:00AM

How 'The Nutcracker' came to be a beloved holiday ballet by Sara Bauknecht / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Before “The Nutcracker” was a beloved holiday ballet, it was a German fairy tale short on sugar plums.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 08:00AM

Kierra was dragged into the spotlight -- and he never left by Kevin Kirkland / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Kierra Darshell performs regularly in Outrageous Bingo at Temple Rodef Shalom and his Sunday Drag Brunch at the Pittsburgh Improv.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 08:00AM
Monday, November 26, 2018 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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From the rehearsal room: Watch our interview with Chasing Bono writers Ian La Frenais & Dick Clement by Featured Content

There was an explosion of green at the start of rehearsals for the world premiere of Chasing Bono, Ian La Frenais and Dick Clement's new play based on Neil McCormick's memoir about his rival…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:50AM

One key scene helped cement ‘Hamilton’ as a Broadway legend. The team that crafted it explains how. by Peter Marks

Miranda, Kail, Lacamoire and Blankenbuehler talk about “Satisfied” and the art of collaboration.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 07:42AM

WATCH: Cherrelle Skeete & Nicola Alexis perform extracts from Gate Theatre’s hit A Small Place by Featured Content

Jamaica Kincaid's A Small Place is being staged for the first time at London's Gate Theatre. It may be difficult to know what to expect from an acclaimed non-fiction book being brought to th…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:31AM

Nottingham Playhouse and Stephen Joseph Theatre among venues offering placements for young directors by Matthew Hemley

The Regional Theatre Young Director Scheme, which creates professional development opportunities for directors, has announced projects at 12 theatres across the UK.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:29AM

Matilda UK Tour by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo The Royal Shakespeare Company have announced that Matilda, the multi award-winning musical based on Roald Dahl’s beloved book will tour the UK and Ireland for the first…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 07:29AM

#CyberMonday for Theater Lovers 2018: Discounts on Broadway, Off-Broadway, Cabaret, Scripts by Jonathan Mandell

Cyber Monday deals in New York theater tickets and scripts:   Ticket Liquidator Cyber Monday Today only on Ticket Liquidator: 10 percent off all orders, using the code: CYBRTL. (Once on…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 07:19AM

Myra Melford’s Snowy Egret — emotions and technique pushed to the edge

The American pianist and her trio excelled at Kings Place, London, and Lauren Kinsella presented new work

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 07:12AM

Darbar festival review – Akram Khan's spellbinding taster of Indian dance by Lyndsey Winship

Sadler’s Wells, LondonCurated by Khan, this celebration of classical Indian music dips into dance forms boasting symmetry, balance and beauty Hands and faces are two sorely underused body …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:12AM

‘Gives us plenty to think about’: BOUJIE – Drayton Arms Theatre by Liz Dyer

Boujie is not perfect (yet), but this is a promising debut from Hassan Govia and Unshaded Arts, and with a bit of tightening in places it has the potential to make an even more powerful stat…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM

The Comedy About A Bank Robbery has a new cast by Carly-Ann Clements

Due to popular demand, Mischief Theatre's The Comedy About A Bank Robbery has been extended until November 2019 and is welcoming a new cast! The post The Comedy About A Bank Robbery has a ne…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 07:00AM

Goodbye to Tony Adler, the best weekly theater critic Chicago's ever had by Max Maller

Tony Adler stepped down as the Reader's senior theater critic last month.…

SOURCE: www.chicagoreader.com at 07:00AM
Monday, November 26, 2018 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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REVIEW: Dick Whittington, Lyric Hammersmith ✭✭✭✭ by Jennifer Christie

By Jennifer Christie Jennifer Christie reviews Dick Whittington, this year’s pantomime offering from the Lyric Hammersmith. This post REVIEW: Dick Whittington, Lyric Hammersmith ✭✭…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 06:39AM

PHOTOS: First look at An Honourable Man en route to Downing Street by Featured Content

After a try-out in June, the Popular People's Movement has returned to the White Bear Theatre en route to Westminster (or perhaps the West End?) care of An Honourable Man, a frighteningly ti…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:30AM

Springsteen Sets New Broadway Record in Resale Market by Marc Hershberg

The Boss will end his historic Broadway run on both a high note and high ticket prices.

SOURCE: Forbes at 06:25AM

Broadway Heat: The Prom Edition: The Championship! by JK

HOT on Broadway (adj): fierce, talented, big potential; has "buzz"; has "it" factor.BROADWAY HEAT: THE PROM EDITIONThe Prom made news at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, di…

SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 06:24AM

Wake Up With BWW 11/26: CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY Begins, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top stories Celebrity Autobiography begins, and more

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:04AM

‘A beautiful showcase of Verdi’s music’: LA TRAVIATA – Touring ★★★★ by Olivia Mitchell

La Traviata, Verdi's well-loved opera, has spawned various productions and inspired a number of other works, including Moulin Rouge which is set to open on Broadway in June 2019.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:00AM
Monday, November 26, 2018 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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VIDEO: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Cast and Creatives Discuss the Show on 60 Minutes by Stage Tube

60 Minutes aired a feature last night, November 25, on the new play To Kill a Mockingbird.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:58AM

Dick Whittington review at Lyric Hammersmith, London – ‘colourful and warm-hearted’ by Natasha Tripney

This year’s Lyric Hammersmith pantomime, now in its 10th year, rather hearteningly takes the form of a celebration of the welcome that

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:34AM

Cyber Monday Ticket Deals! Crazy Low Prices Today Only by Nicole Hertvik

Love a good deal? Want to take your schnookie out for the holidays? Tired of buying theater tickets you really can’t afford? You’re in luck! Today only, we’ve teamed up with TodayT…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 05:00AM

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Macbeth at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse by Emma Clarendon

Robert Hastie directs Michelle Terry and Paul Ready in this new production of Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:00AM
Monday, November 26, 2018 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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Nick Field: “Neoliberalism is collapsing around us” by Hannah Greenstreet

Artist Nick Field is bringing two new shows to CPT. He chats to Hannah Greenstreet about neoliberalism, Tom Baker, and making work that's "pretty damn queer". The post Nick Field: “Neo…

SOURCE: exeuntmagazine.com at 04:05AM
Monday, November 26, 2018 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Torch review – so real it makes you want to reach out and help by Miriam Gillinson

Various locations, St Helen’sThis site-specific immersive theatre piece about local women’s lives across the decades inspires kindness and debateANU Productions have been talking and lis…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:48AM

Retrospective of Jacques Tourneur at Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center, New York by Blouinartinfo

Coming soon in New York City is a retrospective of Jacques Tourneur, the fearless filmmaker, which will be on view from December 14 through January 3, 2019.One of early French cinema’s pre…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 02:38AM

Soheil Beiraghi’s “La Permission” at Le Cinéma des Cinéastes, Paris by Blouinartinfo

Directed by Soheil Beiraghi “La Permission” (“Cold Sweat”), a sentimental drama will screen on November 28 at Le Cinema des Cineastes, Paris.Women’s rights take center stage in Bei…

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Daniel Evans: The Arts Council’s 10-year plan has its critics, but an invigorating event has given me hope by Daniel Evans

You may not know it, but for nearly 10 years, those of us who lead organisations that receive Arts Council England funding

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Top five theatre shows to see this week (November 25-December 2) by Natasha Tripney

Torch – St Helens town centre ANU Productions makes immersive, unsettling site-responsive performance work. Previous production The Lost O’Casey was a highlight of

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Lyn Gardner: To stay relevant, theatre needs to keep its finger on the pulse by Lyn Gardner

Why this play and why now? I often ask myself this question in the auditorium, while watching the action on stage. I

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Monday, November 26, 2018 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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“Christian Petzold: The State We Are In” at Walter Reade Theater, New York by Blouinartinfo

Coming soon at Walter Reade Theater, New York is “Christian Petzold: The State We Are In,” the largest US retrospective of the German director hosted by The Film Society of Lincoln Cente…

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Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend - 11/25-11/26/2018

Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from this weekend Monday, November 26, 2018 - Monday, November 26, 2018.

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“Veronic DiCaire: Showgirl Tour” at Le Grand Rex, Paris by Blouinartinfo

Canadian singer Veronic DiCaire will be back with a new performance “Showgirl Tour” at Le Grand Rex, Paris from March 28-31, 2019.Veronic DiCaire is an amazing impressionist and it is im…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 01:33AM

Springsteen Sets Broadway Record on Resale Market by Marc Hershberg

The Boss will end his historic Broadway run on both a high note and high ticket prices.

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“Bad Times at the El Royale” at Electric Cinema, London by Blouinartinfo

“Bad Times at the El Royale,” an American neo-noir thriller film written, produced and directed by Drew Goddard, opens at Electric Cinema, London on December 2, 2018.The film stars Jeff …

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“Vandana Shiva Live – Vision for Agriculture 2050” at Babylon, Berlin by Blouinartinfo

Babylon, Berlin will host Vandana Shiva with a thematic focus on “Vision for Agriculture 2050” on November 29, 2018. The program will feature screening of the documentary “Our Seeds �…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 01:00AM

What Would WWE Superstar Lana's GLOW Personality Be?

What Would WWE Superstar Lana's GLOW Personality Be?Young Hollywood welcomes to the ring... er, the Studio, WWE superstar CJ Perry, better known to her legions of fans as Lana, to chat about…

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Monday, November 26, 2018 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Cleo, Theo and Wu by Steven Morris

The post Cleo, Theo and Wu appeared first on STAGE RAW - ARTS IN L.A. - SERVED FRESH.

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Celebrity Autobiography Makes Broadway Premiere with Star-Studded Cast by Andy Lefkowitz

Celebrity Autobiography, the long-running evening featuring performers reading excerpts from star's autobiographies, arrives on Broadway for the first time on November 26. Featuring a ta…

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The Waverly Gallery by Elizabeth Wollman

A friend of mine often uses the expression "pretty little play" to describe a show that's easy to digest, not especially profound or layered, and pretty satisfying nonetheless. The Waverly G…

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Nandita Das to Receive FIAPF Award at the 12th APSA by Blouin Artinfo

Internationally acclaimed actress-turned-director, Nandita Das will receive the prestigious FIAPF Award for achievement in film in the Asia Pacific region at the 12th Asia Pacific Screen Awa…

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Lemn Sissay’s Superkids — can poetry help troubled minds?

The poet puts a group of young people in care through intensive writing therapy

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Hey Joe — a song with murky origins gave rise to one of the great cover versions

It has been recorded hundreds of times, but Jimi Hendrix’s wild rendition stands out

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Still Making Provocative Theatre After Seven Decades - Writer-director Peter Brook brings his latest play to Brooklyn

Writer-director Peter Brook brings his latest play to Brooklyn---After more than 70 years in the theatre, writer-director Peter Brook continues to create new productions that challenge and m…

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Off-Broadway’s Ernest Shackleton Loves Me Airs November 26 by Andrew Gans

The musical from Joe DiPietro and GrooveLily will be broadcast in the NYC area on Thirteen.

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