Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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IFC Films Faces Sanctions Over Lars von Trier Movie by Anne Victoria Clark

The House That Jack Built is the latest film from director Lars von Trier, and thus, it is disturbing and graphic. This wouldn’t normally be news, but you see, IFC Films decided to host sc…

SOURCE: Vulture at 11:40PM

Calling All Rentheads- RENT LIVE! Seeks 'Seasons Of Love' Music Video Fan Submissions by BroadwayWorld

There's no day but January 27, 2019 when it comes to FOX's Rent. To celebrate, the cast is asking Rentheads across the nation to submit their own renditions of the show's classic song, 'Seas…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:18PM
Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Commentary: ‘Gloria A LIFE.’ by Corine Cohen

  Corine talks about ‘Gloria A Life’ and the new Ruth Bader Ginsburg story. The play about Gloria Steinem is a must see and is playing at the Daryl Roth theater.

SOURCE: broadwayshowbiz.com at 10:53PM

Review Roundup: Critics Weigh In On THE ILLUSIONISTS - MAGIC OF THE HOLIDAYS by Review Roundups

The Illusionists - Magic of the Holidays, an all-new installment of the blockbuster world-famous touring magic spectacular has just arrived at the Marquis Theatre, where it plays through Sun…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:18PM

Today on Broadway: Thursday, November 29, 2018 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: “Summer” Will Close this Winter, Real Estate Rumors, and Lin-Manuel Miranda Explains Theatrical Terminology “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, po…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 10:12PM
Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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STUNTED DEVELOPMENT by Sandy MacDonald

Excellent acting pays off in this domestic drama.

SOURCE: Theater News Online at 09:36PM

Ralegh: the Treason Trial, Sam Wanamaker Playhouse review - gripping verbatim court case by Heather Neill

Jacobean and contemporary justice collide in audience-involving dramaForget the cloak in the puddle. Never mind potatoes and tobacco. The children's book cliché of Sir Walter Raleigh (or Ra…

SOURCE: theartsdesk.com at 09:36PM

“Taylor Mac’s Holiday Sauce” Makes Mincemeat of Christmas, at The Curran, S.F. by Bdhorwitz

Mac Attack Celebrates Drag & Rebellion by Barry David Horwitz Taylor Mac, MacArthur Genius Award winner, destroyer of Icons, Ironic Drag Queen of Assault on Patriarchy, singer, comic, wi…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 09:24PM

Photo Coverage: Inside The Latest HAMILTON eduHAM Matinee Q&A With NYC Students by Walter McBride

EduHam is a series of HAMILTON Wednesday matinees made available to New York City schools with a high concentration of students from low-income families for the ticket price of only 10. This…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:12PM
Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Call for Proposals for the 2019-2020 Theater Season at the Arts Barn by News Desk

Arts on the Green, the City of Gaithersburg’s home for the performing and visual arts which includes the Kentlands Mansion and Arts Barn, is now soliciting production proposals for the…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:30PM

Most expensive West End ticket prices rise as cheapest fall by Mark Brown Arts Correspondent

Top seats up to £117.52 average – Hamilton leading at £250 – while cheapest fall to £19.31Top end ticket prices for West End shows have risen by 19% to an average of £117.52, with Ha…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:12PM

Laura Osnes, Ariana DeBose, Matt Doyle And More Join BroadwayCon 2019 R&H GOES POP! Cabaret by BroadwayWorld

RampH Goes Pop, an exclusive cabaret at BroadwayCon 2019, has announcedperformances by Laura Osnes, Matt Doyle, Ariana DeBose, and moreon Friday, January 11, 2019.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:04PM
Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Philadelphia Museums Seem To Be Gathering A Trove Of Interesting Voices by Joe Patti

There seems to be a trend among museums in the Philadelphia area which sees value in the perspectives of non-traditional guides and voices. I have written about the Jawnty tours provided at …

SOURCE: Butts In The Seats at 07:24PM

“Pike Street”—Amazing Array of Lower East Side Lives, at Berkeley Rep by Bdhorwitz

Nilaja Sun Embodies Beautiful New York Voices, Powerfully by Barry David Horwitz When Nilaja Sun tells us to take a deep breath at the beginning of the show, we willingly breathe with her. I…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 07:23PM

Editor’s View: If theatre is to broaden its workforce, it needs to become a more viable career choice by Alistair Smith

Rightly, there has been a concerted push to address the under-representation of black, Asian and minority ethnic performers on stage and screen,

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:01PM

The Stage ticketing survey 2018: methodology by Giverny Masso

We have adopted a consistent methodology for buying tickets every year to compare prices as closely as possible on a like-for-like basis.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:01PM

Playwright Dan Rebellato: Good criticism keeps great theatre alive, so it must be preserved by Dan Rebellato

Theatre reviews provide an essential record of this ephemeral art form. So we need to look after them, in print and now

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:01PM

The Stage ticketing survey 2018: full survey data by Giverny Masso

How did we get these results? Click here for methodology See the news story in full

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:01PM

The Stage ticketing survey 2018: Top ticket prices up, cheapest get cheaper by Giverny Masso

Top-end ticket prices in the West End have risen by nearly a fifth in the past year, The Stage’s annual ticketing survey

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:01PM
Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Death and Cockroaches by Lara Altunian

The post Death and Cockroaches appeared first on STAGE RAW - ARTS IN L.A. - SERVED FRESH.

SOURCE: stageraw.com at 06:57PM

Leslie Odom, Jr., Anthony Rapp, Alice Ripley, HADESTOWN and More to Perform at New York Theatre Workshop's 2019 Gala by BroadwayWorld

New York Theatre Workshop's2019 Gala will celebrate 40 Years of New York Theatre Workshop andhonor Founding TrusteeStephen Graham.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:54PM

Fox Wants Rent Fans to to Be Part of 'Seasons of Love' Music Video by Adam Hetrick

Fox will release a new music video of the classic song featuring a virtual sing-a-long choir created from fan submissions.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:48PM

VIDEO: Iconic DEAR EVAN HANSEN Costumes Inducted Into the Smithsonian! by Stage Tube

In conjunction with its second year on Broadway, the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, Dear Evan Hansen celebrated another incredible milestone this week. In honor of the impact the acclaimed…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:43PM

Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Kerry Ipema of One Woman Sex and the City by Broadway.com

Kerry Ipema stops by Broadway.com HQ to chat about One Woman Sex and the City and more with Paul Wontorek.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:32PM

Oh, Ti Moune – What Show Closings Teach Us About Death, Loss and Saying Goodbye by Admin

Alex Newell & Hailey Kilgore in Once on this Island (Photo: Joan Marcus) The recent news of the January 6th twin closing notices of audience darlings Head Over Heels and Once on this Isl…

SOURCE: www.drdrama.com at 06:18PM

Industry Ticket Offers by Bt

A Shayna Maidel - TimeLine Theatre Company, 615 W. Wellington Ave. is offering 50% OFF tickets with Industry Nights on Wednesdays at 7:30pm and Saturday at 8pm with code INDUSTRY50. For tick…

SOURCE: Collective Leverage at 06:12PM

Lewiston/Clarkston by Victor Gluck, Editor-In-Chief

Rattlestick Playwrights Theater is presenting a theatrical event by Idaho theater poet Samuel D. Hunter ("The Whale," "A Bright New Boise," "The Few," "Pocatello," "The Healing," "The Harves…

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

Broadway Slang with Lin-Manuel Miranda by Broadwaydirect

Vanity Fair cover star Lin-Manuel Miranda teaches you Broadway slang, from 2 dow shay to screlting. The post Broadway Slang with Lin-Manuel Miranda appeared first on Broadway Direct.

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 06:02PM
Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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VIDEO: Eric McCormack Explains Why THE CHER SHOW Is Better Than the Real Thing! by Stage Tube

Cher has a fan in Eric McCormack... or the ladies who play Cher do. The Broadway veteran and Will ampGrace star stopped by the Neil Simon Theatre earlier this week to check out the new music…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:48PM

Last Call to Own Your Very Own Specially Designed Phantom Mask! Bid Now in This Special Broadway Cares Auction

Check out these incredible one-of-a-kind Phantom of the Opera masks.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 05:38PM

Odds & Ends: Watch Cody Simpson Sing from Anastasia in Advance of His Broadway Debut & More by Broadway.com

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed today. Watch Cody Simpson Sing from Anastasia in Advance of His Broadway Debut Popular Australian singer Cody Simpson is gearing…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:24PM

Bob Mackie’s Iconic Looks Head to Broadway in The Cher Show by Elysa Gardner

When the subject of a Broadway show is an icon of both music and fashion, it’s vital that the piece be dazzling both visually and aurally. To ensure this was the case for The Cher Show, se…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 05:22PM

What Did Critics Think of The Illusionists’ Broadway Return in Magic of the Holidays? by Ryan McPhee

Read the reviews for the limited engagement at the Marquis Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:20PM

Today's Top Stories: November 28, 2018 by Roberto Araujo

The latest news from Once On This Island, Summer: The Donna Summer Musical, Be More Chill, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:13PM

Christmas in Hell Meets the Press by Sandi Durell

  The cast and creatives met the press for a little show and tell and photo op.  Christmas in Hell, with book, music and lyrics by Gary Apple (The Simpsons), is directed and choreograp…

SOURCE: theaterpizzazz.com at 05:12PM

Westfield News Group ArtsBeat 11/28/18 by Mark G Auerbach

Westfield News Group ArtsBeat 11/28/18. Christmas Carol everywhere. A radio play at Silverthorne. An improv at Sea Tea Comedy. A Civil War Christmas at CT. Rep, and arts news for WMass and N…

SOURCE: thewestfieldnews.com at 05:01PM
Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Review: ‘The Illusionists’ is all tricks, but little magic by Elizabeth Bradley

The Vegas-style entertainment show “The Illusionists” has returned to Broadway in time for the holidays. Unfortunately this latest iteration, the group’s fourth appearance on Broadway,…

SOURCE: Broadway.News Subscription at 04:57PM

A Sneak Peek at Christmas in Hell Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The York Theatre Company’s production of Gary Apple’s new musical is set to begin performances December 4.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:53PM

Summer to Sing Across North America by Mark A. Robinson

The Broadway production of Summer: The Donna Summer Musical is set to close on December 30, 2018, but audiences can still catch the jukebox musical celebration of the titular singer when the…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 04:49PM

Web Accessibility Through Content Management: Using Headers The Right Way by Drew McManus

If web accessibility isn’t already on your radar, it should be.  At the heart of accessible design are the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), a central element of a series o…

SOURCE: artshacker.com at 04:44PM

Speaking with Writer/Director Bill Castellino About Passion Nation by Sandi Durell

    by Sandi Durell   Immersive theatre isn’t a new concept. But Immersive Dinner Theatre, a concept that has come and gone with the eras, has now returned to the theatrical…

SOURCE: theaterpizzazz.com at 04:40PM

Review: ‘The Illusionists – Magic of the Holidays’ at the Marquis Theatre by Deb Miller

Get ready for your jaw to drop, your eyes to open wide, and your mouth to be agape! Back on Broadway for the fourth year with a limited six-week engagement of an all-new touring production,…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 04:36PM

1954 Screen Classic White Christmas Will Return to Cinemas Nationwide by Adam Hetrick

Turner Classic Movies will screen the holiday classic, starring Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney, and Vera-Ellen, for two dates in December.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:34PM

What to Expect From Tarell Alvin McCraney’s Choir Boy on Broadway by Ruthie Fierberg

A cast of fresh, young faces (and voices), including Jeremy Pope, and J. Quinton Johnson, will hit the Manhattan Theatre Club stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:31PM

Donna Summer Musical Posts Broadway Closing Notice, With Tour to Follow by Chris Willman

When one disco’s doors close, another disco’s doors open. That seemed to be the message from a dual alert from the producers of “Summer: The Donna Summer Musical,” wh…

SOURCE: Variety at 04:18PM

Eric McCormack on Watching The Cher Show Alongside Cher: 'I Think Stephanie J. Block Is Better' by Broadway.com

The Cher Show strutted onto Broadway on November 1 and audiences haven't looked back since. Among the show's biggest fans is beloved Emmy winner and Broadway alum Eric McCormack, who…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:18PM

‘America’s Got Talent’ Winner Shin Lim Conjures Magic For Broadway’s ‘The Illusionists’: Review by Greg Evans

Magic is back on Broadway for the fourth holiday season, as the Vegas-style revue The Illusionists – Magic Of The Holidays returns for its annual razzle dazzle. Joining the five-magic…

SOURCE: Deadline at 04:15PM
Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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An Appraisal: David Mamet on Ricky Jay, a Great Astonisher and ‘Truest Friend’ by David Mamet

“He achieved fame,” the playwright says of the master of magic who recently died. “But like the warrior monk or Hasidic master, he sought perfection.”

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 03:54PM

‘Summer: The Donna Summer Musical’ to Close in December by Sara Aridi

The biographical jukebox musical, which opened on Broadway on April 23, struggled to win over audiences.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 03:54PM

Michael Urie, Cush Jumbo, Tracy Letts, and More to Guest Star in Off-Broadway’s Nassim by Olivia Clement

The new work from White Rabbit, Red Rabbit playwright Nassim Soleimanpour will feature a rotating cast of guest actors.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:41PM

Shattered Globe brings in new ensemble members and artistic associates by Kt Hawbaker

On Wednesday, Shattered Globe Theatre announced the addition of four new ensemble members, along with four new artistic associates. Joining the ensemble will be Colin David, Daria Harper, De…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 03:40PM

Up on the Marquee: CHOIR BOY by Walter McBride

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

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:36PM

Spencer Ramirez to Lead CBE's The Girl With the Alkaline Eyes by Olivia Clement

A futiristic A.I. thriller, the evening-length dance narrative finds its complete cast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:31PM

Call Redialed: NEW Tori Scott Interview: Vodka is the Reason for the Season at Joe's Pub by Adam Rothenberg

I always love interviewing Tori Scott! This time around we revisit her annual Joe’s Pub holiday show Vodka is the Reason for the Season as well as her new Christmas single “Have Yourself…

SOURCE: Call Me Adam at 03:29PM

Chasing the New White Whale by Darryl Reilly

Visually impressive due to the inventive work of scenic designer Donald Eastman and director Arthur Adair’s fine staging, "Chasing the New White Whale" is playwright Mike Gorman’s muddle…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 03:06PM

Take A One-Woman Drag Show About Machismo And Consent. Now Have A Man Perform It. What Happens? by Artsjournal1

At the Edinburgh Fringe this past summer and currently in London, Los Angeles actor Natalie Palamides performs her solo show titled Nate, in whch she plays an unrepentantly dopey douchebag. …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 03:03PM

What’s New With Broadway’s Original Podcast: The Ensemblist by Ruthie Fierberg

The resource for everything you want to know about Broadway’s ensembles is turning things on its head.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:02PM

Suzan-Lori Parks to Receive Steinberg Playwright Award by American Theatre Editors

The playwright's body of work will be celebrated at a ceremony next week.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:00PM

Bradley Cooper to Receive Palm Springs Festival Honor for ‘A Star Is Born’ by Dave McNary

Bradley Cooper has been selected as director of the year by the Palm Springs International Film Festival for “A Star Is Born.” The honor will be presented at the festival’s…

SOURCE: Variety at 03:00PM
Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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2018 DC Queer Theatre Festival Runs December 7 and 8 by News Desk

The 2018 DC Queer Theatre Festival is presenting performances of 7 ten minutes plays on Friday, December 7, at 7:30 pm and Saturday, December 8 at 3:00 pm and 7:30 pm at DC Arts Center. Wi…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:51PM

The Lifespan of a Fact Adds Actors Fund Benefit Performance by Olivia Clement

Proceeds from the show will benefit the human services organization for performing arts and entertainment professionals.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:50PM

Vendetta Chrome by Lara Altunian

The post Vendetta Chrome appeared first on STAGE RAW - ARTS IN L.A. - SERVED FRESH.

SOURCE: stageraw.com at 02:42PM

Wicked Touring Cast Will Offer Los Angeles Holiday Benefit Concert by Adam Hetrick

A Wicked Wonderland will raise funds for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and The Actors Fund.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:41PM

Your favorite American Girl doll comes to life in a Broadway-style musical tour by Usa Today, Sonja Haller, Usa Today

The Broadway-style American Girl tour features an all-female team and will stop in nearly 50 cities across America.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 02:33PM

Review: ‘Silver Bells’ at The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre by Bob Ashby

For people seeking holiday entertainment in the Frederick area who might seek an alternative to A Christmas Carol, or The Nutcracker, or It’s a Wonderful Life, or one of the endless cavalc…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:32PM

BWW TV: THE ILLUSIONISTS Bring Holiday Magic Back to Broadway- Watch Sneak Peek! by Tv - Press Previews

The Illusionists - Magic of the Holidays, an all-new installment of the blockbuster world-famous touring magic spectacular has just arrived at the Marquis Theatre, where it plays throughSund…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:31PM

Ariana Grande to debut up close and personal four-part docu-series on YouTube by Associated Press

Ariana Grande is giving fans an up close look at her musical life through a new documentary series on YouTube.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 02:30PM

THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT Will Hold Benefit Performance for The Actors Fund by BroadwayWorld

The Actors Fund announced today that The Lifespan of a Fact has added a Special Benefit Performance for The Actors Fund on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at 200 pm at Studio 54 254 West 54th Str…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:30PM

I Can’t Go On. I’ll Go On. by Melissahillman

Desperate refugees are being teargassed at the border for having the audacity to take the Statue of Liberty at her word. The economy is slipping badly due to Trump’s mismanagement. The…

SOURCE: bittergertrude.com at 02:17PM

First Look: Network by Iris Chan

Tony, Olivier, Emmy and Golden Globe-winner Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad, All The Way) makes his triumphant return to Broadway in the National Theatre’s sold-out, critically acclaimed pro…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 02:14PM

Last Dance: Summer: The Donna Summer Musical Will End Its Broadway Run; North American Tour to Launch by Andy Lefkowitz

Dim all the lights. The new Broadway bio-show Summer: The Donna Summer Musical has set a final performance date of December 30 at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. Directed by Des McAnuff, the…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:06PM

Downstairs Review: Tyne Daly and Tim Daly in Theresa Rebeck Thriller by New York Theater

The greatest thrill of Theresa Rebeck’s thriller is seeing Tyne Daly (Cagney and Lacey) and Tim Daly (The Sopranos, Madame Secretary) act together on stage for the first time. Rebeck wrote…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 02:01PM

Attack of the musicals! ‘A Star Is Born’ and ‘Mary Poppins Returns’ could make Golden Globes history by Marcus James Dixon

History could be made at this year’s Golden Globes if voters decide to sing the praises of “A Star Is Born” as Best Film Drama and “Mary Poppins Returns” as Bes…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 02:00PM

Hope in the Shadows by Jennifer Schmidt

By Jennifer Schmidt. Jenifer Schmidt examines Heidi Schreck’s new solo play that speaks to women’s political, cultural, and social history in the United States.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 02:00PM
Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Leah Smith to Succeed Bruce Millan as Detroit Rep Artistic Director by American Theatre Editors

Smith, the company's marketing and development director, will be the first new leader in 61 years.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:40PM

In the Heights to Kick Off Westport Country Playhouse 2019 Season by Olivia Clement

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tony-winning musical leads a 5-show season that also includes Lynn Nottage’s Mlima’s Tale and Dominique Morisseau’s Skeleton Crew

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:39PM

Dystopian Dream review – climbing the walls with Nitin Sawhney by Lyndsey Winship

Sadler’s Wells, LondonChoreographers Sébastien Ramirez and Honji Wang interpret a pained but pretty soundtrack of electro-chill loops The themes of mortality and loss in Nitin Sawhney’s…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:36PM

The arts have the power to change communities | Letters by Letters

Readers share their experiences of how the lack of funding has affected creative industriesI worked at the British Film Institute when Jennie Lee was the arts minister (This philistine gover…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:36PM

NEWS: Caroline Flack joins the West End production of Chicago as Roxie Hart by Press Releases

Caroline Flack will star as Roxie Hart in Chicago from 10 December 2018 until the end of the show’s run at the Phoenix Theatre on 5 January 2019.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:34PM

‘Summer’ will close at the end of December by Caitlin Huston

“Summer: The Donna Summer Musical” will close on Broadway on Dec. 30, 2018. The musical will have played 27 previews and 289 regular performances at the time of its closing at the Lunt-F…

SOURCE: Broadway.News Subscription at 01:30PM

‘Summer: The Donna Summer Musical’ Announces Last Dance On Broadway by Greg Evans

Summer: The Donna Summer Musical will dance its last dance on Broadway Sunday, Dec. 30, producers announced today, but disco isn’t dead: A North American tour will kick off Sept. 30, 2…

SOURCE: Deadline at 01:30PM

Breaking: Last Dance! SUMMER Will Take Final Broadway Bow in December; National Tour Will Launch in 2019 by BroadwayWorld

SUMMER The Donna Summer Musical will close on Broadway Sunday, December 30, 2018. A North American Tour will launch on September 30, 2019, playing dozens of cities across the US and Canada, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30PM

Summer: The Donna Summer Musical to Close on Broadway by Adam Hetrick

The bio-musical about the life of the late disco icon will close after 289 performances.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:30PM

Caroline Flack is Chicago’s new Roxie Hart by Robin Johnson

TV star Caroline Flack will join the cast of Chicago from 10 December 2018, playing Roxie Hart until the end of the show's West End run on 5 January 2019. The post Caroline Flack is Chicago&…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 01:21PM

See Dear Evan Hansen Celebrate Two Years on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The production, currently starring Taylor Trensch, opened at the Music Box Theatre December 4, 2016.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:12PM

You’re Getting a Whole Ariana Grande Docuseries Tomorrow by Dee Lockett

For all you Ariana Grande addicts out there (read: everyone), here’s your next fix: Ari’s perpetually delayed documentary on her 2017 Dangerous Woman Tour is out tomorrow on YouTube. But…

SOURCE: Vulture at 01:06PM

Get a First Look at Bryan Cranston, Tatiana Maslany & More in Network on Broadway by Eric King

The buzzy London transfer of Network began performances at the Belasco Theatre on November 10, and Broadway.com has your first look at the production, directed by Ivo van Hove. Starring…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:04PM

Exclusive! Kristin Chenoweth Visits Pretty Woman Stars Andy Karl, Samantha Barks and Orfeh by Caitlin Moynihan

Welcome to Hollywood, Kristin Chenoweth! The Tony winner visited Pretty Woman on November 27 to cheer on her friends and former On the Twentieth Century co-star Andy Karl. Chenoweth and Karl…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:04PM

Love Island Host Caroline Flack Will Dance into London's Chicago by Andy Lefkowitz

Caroline Flack, talented host of the British reality show Love Island, will step into the jazz shoes of Roxie Hart in the hit West End production of Kander & Ebb's Chicago at the Pho…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:04PM

Theresa Rebeck to Make Off-Broadway Directorial Debut With New Rob Ackerman Play by Olivia Clement

Dropping Gumballs on Luke Wilson will debut at A.R.T./New York Theater in spring 2019.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:03PM

Life x 3 by Joel Benjamin

"Life X 3" was first seen in 2003 at the Circle in the Square.  This revival is tauter and funnier.  Perhaps this smaller venue refracts the play in a different way, but these four actors …

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 01:00PM

Jason Robert Brown Performs at Barnes and Noble November 28 by Adam Hetrick

The Tony Award-winning composer-lyricist celebrates the release of his new solo album How We React and How We Recover.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00PM
Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at noon (Broadway Time)
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7 facts about The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time by Carly-Ann Clements

Before Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time opens at the Gielgud Theatre, here are seven facts you probably didn't know about the show. The post 7 facts about The Curious Incident O…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 12:59PM

A stylish, family-friendly La bohème at the Coliseum, London

English National Opera revives Jonathan Miller’s enjoyable production of Puccini’s opera

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:58PM

Three Identical Strangers is an amazing story of fraternal reunion

Documentary about triplet brothers is made with patient thoroughness

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:57PM

The Wild Pear Tree — Nuri Bilge Ceylan’s walking, talking wonder

Characters seek certainty in an uncertain world in the Turkish director’s hypnotic movie

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:57PM

Alfonso Cuarón’s Roma is a modern-day neorealist classic

The director’s Mexico City-set film tells a vivid story in a world of social injustice and inequality

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:56PM

Disobedience — Rachel Weisz and Rachel McAdams star in a colourless love story

Two women re-kindle their relationship in Sebastián Lelio’s film

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:52PM

Leaving traditional criticism behind: Lyn Gardner’s latest project by Lyn Gardner

Lyn Gardner writes about Stagedoor, a new app changing the way we access and view theatre, as well as the constant need for fresher critical voices. When I started writing about theatre in t…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 12:36PM

Oscars kismet: Academy could honor Lady Gaga and the band that inspired her name by Daniel Montgomery

Lady Gaga has been greeted like Hollywood royalty in her first leading role on the big screen, “A Star is Born.” But she’s not the only Queen competing for kudos this seaso…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 12:30PM

Composer Julia Wolfe's Anthracite Fields Is Inspired by Pennsylvania Coal Miners by Tim Munro

The Pulitzer Prize-winning work is performed at Zankel Hall December 1.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24PM

Marilyn Maye and More at Feinstein’s/54 Below by Matthew Wexler

Marilyn Maye kicked off the holiday season at Feinstein's/54 Below with her signature sound that's been captivating audiences for more than 80 years.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 12:24PM

Five Burning Questions with The Ferryman Star Rob Malone

Rob Malone talks about playing Oisin Carney in the hit drama The Ferryman, how he and company handle two-show days, and a new layer to the relationship between Oisin and Tom Kettle.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 12:22PM

FEATURED SHOW: An Honourable Man at the White Bear Theatre, ★★★★ are in for ‘a political play with a difference’ by Featured Content

An Honourable Man, the debut play from Westminster insider Michael McManus, is undoubtedly "a political play with a difference", declares Terry Eastham in his four-star praise for the premie…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:14PM

Caroline Flack Will Be the Final Roxie Hart in London Revival of Chicago by Andrew Gans

The acclaimed production will end its run in January 2019 at the Phoenix.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:10PM

The Norm Lewis Christmas Album Now Available by Andrew Gans

Lewis is joined by Darius de Haas, Mykal Kilgore, Destan Owens on the new holiday recording.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:08PM

‘Relative Stability’ Gave U.S. Theatres Space To Catch Their Breath, Says TCG 2017 Report by Artsjournal1

“Theatre Communications Group’s Theatre Facts 2017 observes that, with the recession largely behind them, U.S. theatres in 2017 were in a position of relative stability. … …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 12:02PM

Offscript Live at the Signature: Best Practices for Diversity by American Theatre Editors

In the inaugural joint event between American Theatre and Signature Theatre Company, a discussion about between Bill Rauch, Ralph Peña, Erica Jensen, and Jacob Padrón on successful strateg…

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:02PM

Will ‘A Star Is Born’ match the 1976 version’s 5 Golden Globe wins? by Joyce Eng

“A Star Is Born” is no stranger to the Golden Globe Awards. While the 1937 original pre-dated the 76-year-old awards show, the subsequent two versions collected hardware from the…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 12:00PM

#NotMyQueen: A Review of The Revolutionists at Strawdog Theatre Company by Ben Kaye

The ideas in Lauren Gunderson's play may not be new but they are still revolutionary.

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 12:00PM

Step Inside Broadway’s Cort Theatre by Marc J. Franklin

Inside the Theatre, the series that documents Broadway’s historic playhouses, continues with the Cort.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM
Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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La Jolla Playhouse to Present John Leguizamo Musical by American Theatre Editors

The California theatre will also mount new works by Ike Holter, Melissa Ross, and Lauren Yee.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:58AM

John Leguizamo Musical Kiss My Aztec! Set for La Jolla Playhouse's 2019-2020 Season by Andy Lefkowitz

La Jolla Playhouse has announced Kiss My Aztec!, a satirical new musical from Tony winner John Leguizamo, set to appear as part of the San Diego theater's upcoming season. Dates are…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:54AM

Watch Highlights From Lincoln Center Theater’s Off-Broadway Production of The Hard Problem by Ruthie Fierberg

Take a glimpse at the Tom Stoppard play, directed by Jack O’Brien and starring Adelaide Clemens.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:53AM

Students respond to the power and honesty of ‘Cost of Living’ at the Fountain Theatre by Fountaintheatre

“It captured me from the very first scene.”The Fountain Theatre believes students and young people must have the opportunity to engage and consider meaningful human issues throug…

SOURCE: intimateexcellent.wordpress.com at 11:49AM

Pittsburgh CLO's 'Game On' set is prime-time ready by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

A Q&A with scenic designer Tim Mackabee offers a close-up of the world-premiere interactive musical, now at the Greer Cabaret, Downtown.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 11:44AM

Theatre Review: ‘A Christmas Carol In Washington’ at Port Tobacco Players by Kaylin Beach

It’s after Thanksgiving and all through the U.S., street lamps each don their own wreath. Folks are putting up décor and prepping their gifts, as holiday movies take over TV. Yet amongst…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 11:44AM

MPs and peers commit to major inquiry investigating ‘class ceiling’ in the arts by Georgia Snow

A parliamentary inquiry has been launched to explore the lack of working-class performers, writers and musicians in the entertainment industry. Equity councillor

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:39AM

Philly Review:"Cinderella A Musical Panto" @ People's Light newly restaged, updated & Better with Age! by Mark Cofta

The company including MARK LAZAR, CAROLINE STRANG, KIM CARSON & TYLER FAUNTLEROY keep hilarity going not just with gimmicks but with meaningful delicate storytelling.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 11:37AM

Ariana Grande Concert Tour Documentary Series Launch Set on YouTube Premium by Todd Spangler

A behind-the-scenes look at Ariana Grande’s Dangerous Woman Tour is coming to the YouTube Premium subscription service. The four-part “Ariana Grande: Dangerous Woman Diaries̶…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:34AM

Quentin Letts steps down as Daily Mail theatre critic by Georgia Snow

The Daily Mail’s theatre critic Quentin Letts has left after 14 years in the role. Letts had acted as a parliamentary sketch

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:28AM

Agatha Christie: the case of theatre's criminal mastermind by Sarah Crompton

The queen of the whodunnit has never gone away, but with John Malkovich playing Poirot and two radical stage adaptations, it’s no mystery why a new generation is falling for herThe interio…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:24AM

A First Look at Bryan Cranston in Network on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The hit London play, starring Tony and Emmy winner Bryan Cranston, opens at the Belasco Theatre December 6.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:22AM

Value of UK’s creative industries breaks £100bn mark for first time by Georgia Snow

The UK’s creative industries made a record contribution to the economy last year, surpassing £100 billion for the first time. New figures

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:17AM

Review: ‘An Inspector Calls’ at Shakespeare Theatre Company by Sophia Howes

J.B. Priestley’s An Inspector Calls, as directed by Stephen Daldry, represents the best of international theatre. The play combines the chocolate-box delights of an Agatha Christie mystery…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:16AM

The Illusionists Discuss Return to Broadway in Magic of the Holidays by Andrew Gans

Performances continue through December 30 at the Marquis Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:14AM

West End musical 42nd Street filmed for cinema release by Matthew Hemley

West End musical 42nd Street has been filmed for a future cinematic release. The Stage understands the production was filmed on November

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:13AM

Spotlight On...Tracy Weller by Michael Block

Name: Tracy WellerHometown: Cambridge MAEducation: Hamilton College, BA, Columbia University, MFASelect Credits: Jarring, Holiday House, Most Sincerely, Edward Albee, Heist, A Christmas Caro…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 11:12AM

National Theatre of Scotland to explore Brexit as part of 2019 season by Thom Dibdin

Scotland’s scheduled exit from the European Union is to be marked by the National Theatre of Scotland with a special production on March

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:11AM

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

By Porsche McGovern. Porsche McGovern shares phase four of her research on the gender of LORT theatre designers.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 11:09AM

La Jolla Playhouse Season Includes John Leguizamo Musical Kiss My Aztec!, Plays by Ike Holter, Melissa Ross, and More by Adam Hetrick

Following his Tony-honored run in Latin History for Morons last season, Leguizamo puts Latinx history to a hip-hop beat in the new musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:05AM

Photo Flash: First Look at Bryan Cranston, Tony Goldwyn, Tatiana Maslany & More in NETWORK! by BroadwayWorld

NETWORK is currently in previews at Broadway's Belasco Theatre 111 West 44th Street, where it is set to open on Thursday, December 6, 2018. NETWORK is directed by Tony and Olivier Award winn…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:03AM

GUEST BLOG: How to & Why You Should Embrace Social Media by Ryan Ratelle

Reality Check: Despite being bullied at school, 12-year-old Thai drag sensation Nes (@nes_tyyy) displays incredible confidence for all the world to see on Instagram. The digital child star h…

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

‘A heavenly symphony of instrument & voice’: ENNIO MORRICONE IN CONCERT – O2 ★★★★★ by Jonathan Baz

Ennio Morricone played London for the last time this week, his farewell visit to the capital heralding the gifted composer’s imminent retirement.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM
Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Review:"Holiday Inn" Paper Mill delights its audiences with a first class production of the entertaining Broadway Musical! by Bob Rendell

Cleverly & charmingly restage by the Broadway originals, NICHOLAS RODERIGUEZ brings a leading man's strong voice while JEFF KREADY dances up a storm and ANN HARADA brings spunk & warmth to "…

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 10:48AM

THE HOUSE THAT WILL NOT STAND Play to Get Film Treatment from MWM Studios by TV News Desk

MWM Studiosis adapting the Off Broadway play,The House That Will Not Stand, into a feature film, according to Deadline. Thehistorical comic drama is by Marcus Gardley, who is also writingthe…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:45AM

Marcus Gardley’s The House That Will Not Stand Is Heading to the Silver Screen by Andrew Gans

The critically acclaimed play was seen earlier this year at Off-Broadway's New York Theatre Workshop.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:27AM

Playlists Challenge: Motown The Musical’s Jay Perry by Robin Johnson

We Heard It Through The Grapevine that it's Berry Gordy's birthday, so we tasked his Motown The Musical equivalent, Jay Perry, with our Playlists Challenge. The post Playlists Challenge: Mot…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 10:24AM

Merce Cunningham at 100: 75 dancers perform 300 solos in three cities by Chris Wiegand

Three shows in London, New York and Los Angeles will be live-streamed in April, on what would have been the choreographer’s 100th birthdaySeventy-five dancers are to perform a total of 300…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:18AM

How to Be a Stage Mother (No, Not That Kind) by Alexis Soloski

Stockard Channing, Glenn Close, Rosemary Harris and Mercedes Ruehl on loving fiercely and listening closely in four current plays.

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

Mia Barron on THE WHITE ALBUM by Audrey Moyce

I’ve found it terrifying at times, and surprised about how different it has felt for me. But it’s brought a deeper sort of pleasure, not least of which is that I am so proud of what we�…

SOURCE: Culture Bot at 10:12AM

Consumption

Consumption Off Off Broadway, Beverley Social Club Reviewed by Asya Gorovits BOTTOM LINE: Take a journey through a Victorian house and five love stories in this site-specific play. If you…

SOURCE: Theatre is Easy at 10:06AM

Text of the Day: The Hoes by Aleks Sierz

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

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00AM
Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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VIDEO: Get A First Look At 5th Avenue Theatre's New Production Of ANNIE by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld has a first look at The 5th Avenue Theatre's new production of the beloved musical Annie, which plays this holiday season through December 30, 2018. The 5th is excited to intro…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:47AM

Netflix to increase European productions by third

Streaming service alarms rival broadcasters with move to make 221 projects in region next year

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Photo Coverage: DEAR EVAN HANSEN Celebrates Two Years On Broadway With Donation to the Smithsonian by Jennifer Broski

Yesterday, Dear Evan Hansen celebrated two years on Broadway by donating to the Smithsonian on stage. The cast and creative team were joined by Smithsonian Institution representatives, Cathe…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:42AM

GRACE NOTES: Wednesday, November 28, 2018 by Susan Grace

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Watch Lin-Manuel Miranda Teach Broadway Slang by New York Theater

Sure, you know what mugging is, and ingenue. But what is screlting? Or 2 Dow Shay? What do theater people mean when they use the word “corpse.” Lin-Manuel Miranda explains 15 the…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 09:36AM

Lin-Manuel Miranda is ready to show off his London 'Mary Poppins' accent to the world by Usa Today, Bryan Alexander, Usa Today

Dick Van Dyke's "Mary Poppins" Cockney accent has lived in infamy. Fellow American Lin-Manuel Miranda steps up next in "Mary Poppins Returns."        

SOURCE: USA Today at 09:30AM

Alice in Wonderland review at Sherman Theatre, Cardiff – ‘energetic and warm-hearted’ by Emily Garside

Rachel O’Riordan’s last production as director at the Sherman Theatre is Mike Kenny’s warm-hearted new adaption of Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:25AM

A Playwright Who Won’t Let Anyone Off the Hook by Naveen Kumar

He’s got two incendiary plays opening in New York. He’s been dressed by Gucci and Thom Browne. But Jeremy O. Harris still has to finish graduate school.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 09:18AM

In 'A Christmas Carol,' a timely example of a niece who (lovingly) calls out her terrible uncle by Heidi Stevens

I brought my 9-year-old son to see “A Christmas Carol” at the Goodman Theatre last Sunday, and I spent a good chunk of the performance thinking of all the people who would do well to abs…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 09:15AM

Keala Settle Opens Up About Suffering a Stroke Weeks Before Her Performance on the Oscars by Stephanie Wild

Keala Settle blew us away with her Oscars performance earlier this year, belting the iconic track This Is Me from The Greatest Showman. Now, Settle is opening up to People about something no…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:10AM

Arthur Stone: Late Laugh-Maker by Trav S.D.

In films, Arthur Stone (Arthur Taykor Goetze, 1883-1940) arrived late and left early. He was over 40 when he began starring in comedy shorts for Hal Roach in 1924; and was only 58 when he sh…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:06AM

Diary: By George! What a great escape for Osborne by Tabard

Tabard has been thoroughly dismayed with the political snafu of late – with the cabinet exodus and general debacle over Theresa May’s

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:00AM

Teach Shakespeare in drama lessons (your views, November 29) by The Stage

I couldn’t agree more with Patrick Spottiswoode’s column (‘Kids won’t know Shakespeare if they don’t go to the theatre’, November 15, p11)

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In pictures (November 29): National Youth Theatre Fundraising Gala, Huddle press night, Kiln Theatre community day and more by The Stage

The latest press night parties, events and awards from the theatrical world in pictures. This week’s highlights include the press nights of Huddle at

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WATCH: Andrew Lloyd Webber's Aspects of Love marks its 30th anniversary with this stunning 2019 transfer

2019 marks 30 years since Andrew Lloyd Webber and Don Black's ASPECTS OF LOVE premiered at the West End's Prince of Wales Theatre. What do you have to look forward to when Jonathan O'Boyle's…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 09:00AM

‘It was actually that huge difference that attracted me’: Patrick Sullivan swaps Bat Out of Hell for Doctor Dolittle by Olivia Mitchell

After starring as Blake in Bat Out of Hell, Patrick Sullivan has swapped a motorbike for a cycling bike and a whole load of animals, as he becomes Matthew Mugg in Doctor Dolittle.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM

#AspectsOfLove marks it 30th anny with @hopemilltheatr1’s revival transferring to @swkplay. This @AspectsLDN trailer shows how @KellyPrice_ @JeromeP

2019 marks 30 years since Andrew Lloyd Webber and Don Black's ASPECTS OF LOVE premiered at the West End's Prince of Wales Theatre. What do you have to look forward to when Jonathan O'Boyle's…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 09:00AM
Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Winners Announced For the 2018 BroadwayWorld UK Awards! by BroadwayWorld

We're excited to announce the winners for the 2018Broadway UK Awards As voted for by the public, the awards celebrate the best long-running West End productions and best new productions from…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:38AM

VIDEO: Learn Broadway Slang From Lin-Manuel Miranda by Stage Tube

In a new segment from Vanity Fair, Lin-Manuel Miranda sat down to teach everyone some Broadway slang.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:37AM

J.P Morgan Selects KING KONG and NETWORK For #NextList2019 by BroadwayWorld

J.P. Morgan has shared its top picks on what's next in its just released NextList2019. Among the list includes Broadway selections. This year, J.P. Morgan has selected King Kong and Network

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:36AM

NEWS: Hit Brighton Fringe Kafka adaptation Apparatus executes a London transfer to White Bear by Featured Content

After success at this year's Brighton Fringe, Franz Kafka – Apparatus, a chilling reimagining of Kafka’s 1914 short story In the Penal Colony written, will transfer to London for a stric…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:34AM

Musical stars including Matt Henry call for more diversity in West End shows by Giverny Masso

Musical theatre stars including Matt Henry and Tyrone Huntley have called for more diversity within castings in the West End. Henry, who

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:12AM

Stuff of nightmares: Dystopian Dream at Sadler's Wells – in pictures by Tristram Kenton

Dystopian Dream, created by composer Nitin Sawhney and based on his 2015 album, has been co-devised with choreographers Honji Wang and Sébastien Ramirez. Take a closer look at this fusion o…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:06AM

‘Unique, engaging & thought-provoking’: THE DARK – Ovalhouse by Laura Kressly

The Dark is an exhilarating and personal journey through the dusty backroads of Uganda in 1979. Jumping between then and present day, Michael Balogun tenderly tells author Nick Makoha’s st…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:00AM

BWW's On This Day - November 28, 2018

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on November 28 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:00AM

How the Joffrey's new 'Nutcracker' chose the Chicago's World's Fair for its setting by Lauren Warnecke

It was a nearly impossible feat, a glorious White City, the size and scale of which is almost unimaginable, glistening at the heart of a city that, 20 years earlier, burned almost entirely t…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 08:00AM
Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Phish at Madison Square Garden, New York by Blouin Artinfo

Improvisational masters Phish will be on stage this New Year’s Eve at Madison Square Garden, New York, starting December 28-31, 2018.The American rock band Phish, often attributed for keep…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 07:59AM

Around the World in 80 Musicals: Part IV: Asia and Oceania by JK

Today our world tour continues to the East, with stops in 7 countries. This week's adventure covers 10 more musicals - some huge hits, (including 2 classics!); others, notorious flops. We'll…

SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:48AM

Westfield Theatre Group prepares for winter musical by Peter Currier

WESTFIELD- The Westfield Theatre Group will begin performing its annual holiday show Friday night at the Westfield Woman’s Club with a run of the original musical, “Holiday Spirit.” Th…

SOURCE: thewestfieldnews.com at 07:47AM

Dystopian Dream review at Sadler’s Wells, London – ‘flashes of brilliance’ by Anna Winter

Dystopian Dream is an ambitious theatrical setting of Nitin Sawhney’s 2015 album, choreographed and performed by dance duo Honji Wang and Sebastien

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:35AM

Other Palace to host musical theatre scratch night by Georgia Snow

A musical theatre scratch night is being created at the Other Palace Theatre in London, which will aim to showcase new work

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:15AM

New “Robin Hood” Film Faces Harsh Criticism by Blouin Artinfo

The action adventure film “Robin Hood” released on November 21, 2018. The film is directed by Otto Bathurst and written by Ben Chandler and David James Kelly, based on a story by Chandle…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 07:15AM

Review: Mojo, Hens & Chickens Theatre by Jacob Sarkisian

New London theatre company That Lot should be praised for their ambitious attempt at bringing to life Jez Butterworth’s revered Mojo in the tiny Hens & Chicken Theatre. Unfortunately, …

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 07:12AM

Liverpool Everyman pulls the plug on rep company after two years by Georgia Snow

The Liverpool Everyman is discontinuing its resident company of actors, hailed as a landmark return to repertory theatre when it was assembled

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:08AM

Court orders Viagogo to become more transparent about ticket sales by Matthew Hemley

Secondary ticket site Viagogo is to overhaul the way it operates, after a court order forced it to give consumers more information

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:02AM

‘Provides a combination of dark humour & precisely honed language’: PINTER FOUR – West End by Tom Bolton

The fourth instalment in Jamie Lloyd’s consistently enjoyable season of Harold Pinter’s short plays contrasts plays from either end of the writer’s career.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM

Careers Clinic: How do I take my acting to the next step? by John Byrne

I am retired but I have always wanted to be an actor. I live in a small Midlands town where there are

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:00AM
Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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“Assassination Nation” at Max Linder Panorama, Paris by Blouin Artinfo

The 2018 edition of The Paris International Fantastic Film Festival throws open its gates with the screening of Sam Levinson’s “Assassination Nation” on December 4, 2018, at Max Linder…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 06:36AM

Star wars and soccer brawls: Russian Film Week comes to the UK

The festival shines a light on how the nation sees itself and its recent history

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RECOMMENDATIONS: Seven of the best shows opening in December by Emma Clarendon

December can be a slightly overwhelming time to pick a show to go and see – luckily Love London Love Culture has selected seven of the very best opening next month…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:00AM

Adam Conover, host of ‘Adam Ruins Everything,’ cancels Sacramento show

Adam Conover, host of TruTv’s “Adam Ruins Everything” canceled his Sacramento live performance of “Mind Parasites Live!” which was scheduled for Jan. 16 at the Crest Theatre. In a …

SOURCE: The Sacramento Bee at 06:00AM

Art review: ‘Her Way’ features women artists pushing their art in new directions

JayJay brings together four women artists in “Her Way,” an exhibition of works by Ellen Van Fleet, Kerry Cottle, Jennifer Ligris, and Katherine Warriner. Van Fleet — who has shown R…

SOURCE: The Sacramento Bee at 06:00AM

‘Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley’ offers a sequel to Pride and Prejudice

The holidays are back, and with them an encore production of Capital Stage’s Sacramento premier of “Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley.” “Miss Bennet”, written by Lauren Gunderson…

SOURCE: The Sacramento Bee at 06:00AM

Shaping Broadway's Future, One School At A Time by Lee Seymour

Situation Project is an organization geared toward deepening the lives of students in the Bronx by immersing them in the business of Broadway.

SOURCE: Forbes at 06:00AM
Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Cinderella review at Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury – ‘lively, lovely and lavishly designed’ by Dave Fargnoli

Finding the tricky balance between spectacle and sincerity, the Marlowe Theatre’s Cinderella is a finely-tuned fairytale. Written and directed by Paul Hendy,

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:59AM

Today on Broadway: Wednesday, November 28, 2018 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: “Burn This” and “Hadestown” are Heading to Broadway this Spring, “Once on this Island” to Close in January, and Rita Moreno Joins “West Side…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM

Seussical review at Southwark Playhouse, London – ‘a colourful production’ by Tim Bano

It’s based on a good idea – to take the books and worlds of Dr Seuss and mash them into a musical

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:38AM

NEWS: Matthew Xia is named as Actors Touring Company’s new artistic director by Press Releases

Actors Touring Company has announced the appointment of Matthew Xia as its new artistic director. Xia will take up the position part-time in December 2018 and will be in place full-time from…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:30AM

Wake Up With BWW 11/28: HADESTOWN Will Transfer to Broadway, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top stories Hadestown is officially coming to Broadway, and more

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:22AM

Gershwins galore at the Gatehouse: Strike Up the Band follows Nice Work If You Can Get It

After this Christmas' revival of Nice Work If You Can Get It, the 2012 Broadway musical featuring songs by the Gershwin Brothers, Upstairs at the Gatehouse will play host in the spring to a …

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 05:00AM

‘Sure to delight & enthral from start to finish’: SEUSSICAL – Southwark Playhouse ★★★★ by Olivia Mitchell

Captivating and innovative, Seussical is a musical for all the family that is sure to delight and enthral from start to finish.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:00AM
Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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Dick Whittington, Lyric Hammersmith review - big-hearted fun by Veronica Lee

Dick jokes in abundance told in urban street style pantomimeIn 2009 Sean Holmes, then Lyric Hammersmith's artistic director, made a bold move by reintroducing panto at the lovely Frank Match…

SOURCE: theartsdesk.com at 04:54AM

Obituary: Michael Black – effervescent booker with an unmatched portfolio of British and American stars by Helen Chadney

There were few variety stars in the second half of the past century who didn’t at some point – and many with

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 04:30AM

Felicity Lott at Opera de Lyon by Blouin Artinfo

English soprano Lady Felicity Lott will be in recital at Opera de Lyon.Lady Felicity Lott will re-ignite the magic of myriad musical greats in a recital at Opera de Lyon on December 30, 2018…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 04:27AM

Jackie Hagan: “The whole class-rage thing was bubbling and bubbling” by James Varney

James Varney interviews performance-maker Jackie Hagan about access and telling the stories of "real people who are having a hard time" The post Jackie Hagan: “The whole class-rage thi…

SOURCE: exeuntmagazine.com at 04:07AM
Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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“Bat Out of Hell: The Musical” at Dominion Theatre, London by Blouin Artinfo

“Bat Out of Hell: The Musical” at Dominion Theatre, LondonJim Steinman’s “Bat Out of Hell” goes on to be loved with full-blown standing ovations.The youthful power of rock ‘n’ …

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British Film Director Nicolas Roeg Dies at 90 by Blouin Artinfo

Nicolas Roeg, one of Britain’s most admired filmmakers, has died aged 90, the Guardian reports.Born in London in 1928, he was the son of a Dutch aristocrat, who was injured in the First Wo…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 03:08AM

Competition: Win tickets to see Chicago at the Phoenix Theatre by The Stage

Catch it while you can! Don’t miss London’s sure-fire hit Chicago before it leaves town on January 5, 2019. Joining the “sexiest

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Simon Godwin: ‘As a director, you’re always trying to find your niche’ by Sam Marlowe

With a reputation for tackling tricky texts, the director is about to open the rarely performed Timon of Athens in Stratford-upon-Avon. As

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 03:00AM
Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Mark Shenton: To pee or not to pee – it’s a relief to see some venues adding more loos by Mark Shenton

“The ladies are about to storm the men’s loos. They can’t manage to have a drink and a waz at half time,”

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM
Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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“A Christmas Afternoon Tea with Live Opera” at Royal Albert Hall, London by Blouin Artinfo

Soprano Naomi Kilby will perform the most-loved Christmas classics on December 1 at Royal Albert Hall’s Verdi restaurant, while guests can enjoy a relaxed afternoon with good food and melo…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 01:08AM

“Change Starts From Within” Means You by Joe Patti

Cyndi Suarez wrote a piece for Non-Profit Quarterly that bears considering as non-profit organizations make an effort to have the demographics of their staff and boards better reflect that o…

SOURCE: Butts In The Seats at 01:06AM

NSPCC: Essential guidance for chaperones by Promoted Content

A new interactive course for those responsible for the welfare of children in entertainment covers vital topics surrounding quality care provision Opportunities

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First-class training for first-class sixth form: why demand is growing at Emil Dale by Promoted Content

So assured is Emil Dale’s founder that its foundation course offers the most competitive training around, he says that if you can

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 01:00AM

How Shay Mitchell Prepped For Creepy Role In The Possession of Hannah Grace

How Shay Mitchell Prepped For Creepy Role In The Possession of Hannah GraceIt may be the holidays but we're still feeling spooky as the glorious Shay Mitchell stops by the Young Hollywood St…

SOURCE: younghollywood.com at 01:00AM
Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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“Celebrity Autobiography” at Marquis Theater, New York by Blouin Artinfo

The Drama Desk Award winner “Celebrity Autobiography” will be on stage yet again at Broadway’s Marquis Theater on December 10 and Dec 17, 2018.People find listening to celebrities talk…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 12:45AM

Netflix to Launch Korea’s Tragic Love Story “Hymn of Death” by Blouin Artinfo

Netflix will be releasing an upcoming Korean tragic love story drama series “Hymn of Death” around the globe in December.“Hymn of Death” will be a three-part series narrating the sto…

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

Jim Carrey is horribly watchable as a children’s TV star in Kidding

The Showtime/Sky Atlantic series queasily combines a tot-show aesthetic and decidedly dark adult humour

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:00AM

Visions of Surrealism in Britain

Three exhibitions show how the movement’s ideas and artists, such as Lee Miller, criss-crossed the Channel

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A Dance Enthusiast's A to Z: Q is for Wanyue Qiao and Shirlene Quigley by The Dance Enthusiast

In A Dance Enthusiast's A to Z: Q is for Wanyue Qiao and Shirlene Quigley, the most impactful experience thus far was working with "Beyoncé, because it was the yes that opened the door to …

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IMPRESSIONS: Cathy Weis' Sundays on Broadway Series Featuring Laura Bartczak, Emily Climer, and Diane Madden by The Dance Enthusiast

In IMPRESSIONS: Cathy Weis' Sundays on Broadway Series Featuring Laura Bartczak, Emily Climer, and Diane Madden, 

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Making the Unsung Heroes of WWI Move - The challenges of choreographing the new musical 'The Hello Girls'

The challenges of choreographing the new musical The Hello Girls---Christine O'Grady has spent much of her career choreographing regional revivals, injecting familiar favorites such as 42nd …

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Can You Name the Shows That Marked These Stars’ Broadway Debuts? by Logan Culwell-Block

Think you know the Broadway beginnings of your favorite performers, writers, and directors? Prove it.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards