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Monday, December 31, 2018 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Iconic dance spaces around the world: Strand Beach

The next installment of Dance Informa’s series, Iconic Dance Spaces Around the World, looks at The Strand Beach, in Townsville, Far North Queensland, Australia. It’s summer time in …

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 10:06PM
Monday, December 31, 2018 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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My Year In Show Music by Kevin Daly

A few years ago, I made a conscious decision to keep a log of the musical theatre-related albums I listened to *in their entirety* throughout the calendar year. With a couple of exceptions…

SOURCE: Theatre Aficionado at Large at 07:48PM
Monday, December 31, 2018 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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A 4000-Year History Of New Year’s Resolutions by Artsjournal

Turns out, it’s a time-honored tradition that started about 4,000 years ago with the ancient Babylonians. Beginning with a 12-day religious festival (are we seeing a modern equivalent he…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 06:48PM
Monday, December 31, 2018 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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How Ariana Grande And Pete Davidson Perfectly Explain Our Cultural Moment by Artsjournal

Celebrity news was intertwined with some of our culture’s most urgent issues, particularly involving mental health. Anthony Bourdain and Kate Spade committed suicide in the same week. Dem…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 05:48PM

“Bird Box” Has Taken Over Netflix (And The Internet, Apparently) by Artsjournal

Netflix claimed on Friday that the movie had been watched by approximately 45 million accounts since its Dec. 21 debut — the best first seven days ever for a film released on the platf…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 05:48PM

Could California Soon Have Its Own Internet? by Artsjournal

A series of laws passed in California this year raise a new possibility: that individual US states will splinter off into their own versions of the internet. In July, California passed a pr…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 05:48PM

Disney Scores Triple Crown On Broadway With Three Record-Breaking Shows by Lee Seymour

FROZEN, ALADDIN, and THE LION KING together accounted for 15% of the entire industry's sales in 2018.

SOURCE: Forbes at 05:40PM
Monday, December 31, 2018 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Words of Wisdom: A Year's Worth of Advice from Your Favorite Broadway Stars by Julie Musbach

At the end of every 'backstage' interview, BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge asks his guest, 'What is the best bit of advice that you've been given, either personally or professionally, that you…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:54PM

Standing Ovations and Oh, No’s! The Best and Worst of 2018 by Matthew Wexler

The Broadway Blog recaps productions from 2018, along with a look back at some of our favorite interviews.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 04:48PM

The Coming Era Of Fake Video by Artsjournal

In a paper presented at the SIGGRAPH conference on computer graphics in Vancouver this spring, university researchers unveiled “deep video portraits,” which can quickly and convincingly …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 04:42PM

The Chase Brock Experience: The Girl with the Alkaline Eyes by Joel Benjamin

Brock’s work once prized effect over substance, but years of choreographing situation and character-based musicals ("Be More Chill," "Spiderman: Turn Off the Dark") have sharpened his arti…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 04:01PM
Monday, December 31, 2018 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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The Creeping Insidiousness Of Miseducation by Artsjournal

Every person has two choices for how to cope with any aspect of society that is uncomfortable: act to change it, or surrender. Miseducation is the art of teaching people to surrender. To be …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 03:36PM

Nirvana Versus The Designer Over The Smiley Face by Artsjournal

The latest pop culture lawsuit that might make its way to a courtroom is the case of Nirvana and Marc Jacobs, with the band suing the designer over a smiley face image. – New York Maga…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 03:36PM

An Appreciation: Israeli Writer Amos Oz by Susan Miron

The late Amos Oz relished the latent anarchism in Jewish holy texts -- full of debates, arguments, challenges.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 03:12PM

Jimmy Osmond diagnosed with stroke after panto performance by Reuters

US singer was taken to hospital after performing in Peter Pan in Birmingham last weekThe US pop singer Jimmy Osmond has suffered a stroke and will take time away from the stage, a spokespers…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:06PM

Aaron Tveit and Charles Busch Play New Year’s Eve Concerts at Feinstein’s/54 Below by Adam Hetrick

The celebrated performers ring in the New Year at the midtown venue December 31.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:00PM
Monday, December 31, 2018 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Robby Award Nominations for 2018 Announced by Rob Stevens

Nominations for the 33rd Annual Robby Awards for the Best in Los Angeles area theatre announced by critic Rob Stevens

SOURCE: Haines His Way at 02:51PM

Backstage Bite with Katie Lynch: Shosana Bean Toasts the New Year with Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee! by BroadwayWorld TV

In this episode, Katie is joined in the kitchen by Broadway's favorite beltress, Shoshana Bean Check out the recipe for Katie's New Years Eve Shoshana Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:42PM

Have We Misunderstood The Connection Between Democracy And Social Justice? by Artsjournal

Working at the intersection of moral and political philosophy, social science, and economics, Elizabeth Anderson has become a leading theorist of democracy and social justice. She has built …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 02:32PM

What We Can Learn About Ourselves By Studying Those Who Are Studying Us by Artsjournal

Even the smallest action or fragment of speech, Emily Martin believes, can be a useful clue to the mostly invisible wider cultural assumptions that shape how research is done in any speciali…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 02:32PM

Theatre Review: The Second City’s ‘Love, Factually’ at the Kennedy Center’s Theatre Lab by Kristin Franco

“If you look for it, I’ve got a sneaky feeling you’ll find that love, actually, is all around.” But is it? The Second City takes a comedic journey through the romantic cliche…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 02:02PM
Monday, December 31, 2018 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Sensational Septuagenarians:The Rolling Stones by Blouin Artinfo

Rolling Stone reports that Keith Richards seems genuinely moved that he's again getting a chance to play to stadium crowds in the U.S.Patrick Doyle reports for Rolling Stone, that after more…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 01:56PM

At Prototype, a Posthumous Play Revived as Chamber Opera by Alexis Soloski

Sarah Kane’s “4:48 Psychosis” is presented in a way the composer, Philip Venables, hopes will make listeners appreciate joy and love.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 01:54PM

A Short Statement for the Exponential Festival by Elisabeth Vincentelli

Gracie Gardner’s “Cowboy,” which runs from six to 20 minutes, is part of a triple bill: “I just love having a single visual image onstage,” she said.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 01:54PM

Despite Scary Buzz, Director at Under the Radar Says Don’t Worry by Elisabeth Vincentelli

Peter Mills Weiss and his collaborator, Julia Mounsey, put the audience on edge with the simplest of theatrical tools.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 01:54PM

BWW TV: Check Out the Music Video for Off-Broadway Hit WICKED CLONE by BroadwayWorld TV

Wicked Clone The Cinema Musical httpwww.wickedclone.comis a unique blend of musical theatre and filmspanning 7centuries from Transylvania's 15th century to modern-day New York City and beyon…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:42PM

Photo Flashback: Celebrating the Many Broadway Debuts of 2018! by Walter McBride

The gifts have been opened, the feasts have been eaten and the merriment has been had. As the holiday season comes to a close and we countdown the final hours of the year, we're getting read…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:42PM

Ralph Koltai, Celebrated Designer of British Theatre, Dies at 94 by Adam Hetrick

His sculptural and abstract designs revolutionized British theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:42PM

The Highest-Box-Office-Earning Actor Of 2018 by Artsjournal

The highest-earning actor of 2018 (George Clooney) didn’t even release a movie this year. But can you name the actor who earned the most at the box office with her films? (and no, she …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 01:24PM

The Retail “Apocalypse” as A Cultural Indicator by Artsjournal

It’s been a rough time for many prominent American retail chains—and the sector’s future prospects don’t look rosy. But “apocalypse” might be an overstatement. – CityLab

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 01:24PM

Check Out the Lineup for the 2019 Exponential Festival by Olivia Clement

The month-long Exfest, showcasing experimental theatre in multiple venues, will kick off January 4.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:08PM

Broadway.com Readers Vote Mean Girls as Their Top Show of 2018! See What Others Made the Top 10 List by Lindsey Sullivan

Now this news is fetch! We asked Broadway.com fans to vote for their favorite Great White Way production of 2018, and Mean Girls took the top spot! The production and its talented stars have…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:04PM

Olivia’s Top 10 Shows of 2018 by Olivia Mitchell

This year has been a whirlwind year full of amazing theatre. I was lucky enough to see a total of 150 shows so whittling them down to a top 10 was extremely difficult. Although this list is …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PM
Monday, December 31, 2018 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Not quite a “Zero” at the Box Office by Blouin Artinfo

Shah Rukh Khan's “Zero” has touched the Rs 50 crore mark at the Indian box office within three days of its release.After its release critics like Anupama Chopra and Rajeev Masand cited t…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 12:58PM

Let’s end 2018 on a high note by Lorraine Treanor

If we didn’t have the Holiday Season, Virginia, we’d have nothing but dark days and bad weather right now. Leafless trees. Bitter winds. And shutdowns. We’d have government…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 12:54PM

New Years @ The Edison Ballroom by Barry Gordin

Gala Celebration at The Edison Ballroom with Joe Battaglia's 17 piece NY's Big Band on New Year's Eve. By: Linda Amiel BurnsOn December 31, 2018 thousands of people gathered in the Times …

SOURCE: theaterlife at 12:40PM

The Return of Bina Sharif by Darryl Reilly

Darryl Reilly, Critic “I’m not a real dancer but in this play, I celebrate my health.” Bina Sharif emotionally said to the audience following the curtain call of her self-written play,…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 12:40PM

Stealing the Spotlight: Counting Down the Best Musical Moments of 2018 by BroadwayWorld

How do we love thee, 2018 Let us count the ways Twelve musicals opened on Broadway in 2018, making way for dozens of jaw-dropping performances from seasoned veterans, fresh faces, and everyo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:36PM

In Memoriam 2018 by Roberto Araujo

Looking back at the actors, directors, playwrights and other theatre legends who died this year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:30PM

Actor Don McKay, Original Star of London’s West Side Story, Dies at 93 by Adam Hetrick

A World War II combat veteran, McKay also performed on screen with Judy Garland in A Star Is Born.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:21PM

When You’re A ‘Cable Guy,’ You See The Worst Of America by Artsjournal2

This story has everything: Cat urine, bathroom emergencies, women in lingerie, and, yes, the Cheneys. – HuffPost

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 12:18PM

Why We’re So Terrible At Predicting The Future by Artsjournal

The thing about tech is that even if you can see it coming, you can’t be sure quite how it will arrive or what it will do when it gets here. – The Guardian

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 12:18PM

It’s A Wildly Inventive Time For Jazz (But Not A Golden Age) by Artsjournal

“The music is meant to evolve, and we’re in the midst of its most wildly adaptive, thrillingly unruly evolutionary phase in some 40 years. So why do I balk whenever someone declares …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 12:18PM

Ariana Grande Posts, Quickly Deletes New Mac Miller Tribute; Says ‘Farewell 2018, ‘You F—‘ by Jem Aswad

Ariana Grande has posted a number of tributes to her longtime boyfriend Mac Miller in the months since his death in September from an apparent drug overdose. She posted another on her Instag…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:15PM

Get a Look at Beauty and the Beast at White Plains Performing Arts Center by Logan Culwell-Block

The Westchester production continues through January 13.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:10PM

New year’s resolutions for theatreland by Eleni Cashell

As the new year begins, it’s time to start thinking of realistic new year’s resolutions that you won’t break within a fortnight. But no one is perfect, not even in Theatreland, and som…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 12:06PM

Remembering the Theatre Luminaries We Lost in 2018 by Playbill Staff

Playbill looks back at the actors, directors, choreographers, and other theatre legends who died in the past year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM

Claire Bataille, founding member of Hubbard Street Dance, dies at 66 by Lauren Warnecke

Claire Anne Bataille, founding member of Hubbard Street Dance Chicago and director of the Lou Conte Dance Studio, died Sunday morning with her two sons at her side, according to son Isaac So…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 12:00PM
Monday, December 31, 2018 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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How Did Broadway Stars Celebrate the Holidays in 2019? by Marc J. Franklin

Take a look backstage at how the casts of Broadway’s The Prom, Waitress, the Aladdin national tour, and more celebrated the holiday season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:56AM

Lyricist Norman Gimbel Dies at 91 by Olivia Clement

The Oscar and Grammy winner penned the lyrics to two Broadway musicals, as well as the Happy Days and Laverne & Shirley theme songs.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:49AM

2018: The Travisian Year in Review by Trav S.D.

I’m tempted to dub 2018 “the smallest year ever”, for it was a year in which, for a variety of reasons, I was compelled to “work small”, to perform close-up mag…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 11:48AM

Watch Celine Dion Rock Out During Lady Gaga’s Las Vegas Show by Jem Aswad

Lady Gaga’s “Enigma” Las Vegas residency has racked up some adulatory reviews since it premiered on Friday night — including a rave recap from Variety’s Chris Willman and a fevered…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:38AM

A Look Back: Our Top Ten Stage-to-Screen Moments of 2018 by Kaitlin Milligan

2018 saw many stage to screen adaptations on our televisions, streaming services, and at the movies, and BroadwayWorld is here to count down 10 of our favorite moments from the year

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:32AM

Why Torch Song’s Michael Urie Won’t Let Arnold Go by Ruthie Fierberg

The Drama Desk-winning actor on how he “goes there” night after night in Harvey Fierstein’s Tony-winning play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:27AM

A New Law Restricts The Use Of Nondisclosure Agreements In Sexual Harassment Cases by Artsjournal2

Harvey Weinstein’s assistant wasn’t even allowed to have a copy of the NDA she signed, or talk about it with anyone at all unless they signed NDAs as well. She broke her silence …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 11:12AM

Reinventing A Theatre Commons by Artsjournal

Howlround’s director reflects on the remaking of the theatre commons and what has been accomplished in 2018.

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 11:12AM

Imagine Starring As The Seaweed Maiden In A Scottish Celtic Ballet by Artsjournal2

It happened in the 1940s, when Erik Chisholm and Margaret Morris brought modernist dance views to bear on stories of Celtic legends that mixed traditional Scottish and modernist music. One p…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 11:12AM

A year richer for working alongside talented children by Andrew Wright

I will remember 2018 for many things, primarily as the year of courage. No, not shown by me but by all the brilliant children I have worked with over the past year on Joseph and Nativity! Th…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM

10 Incredible Broadway Replacements Stars in 2018

A look back on 10 replacement stars who left us stunned.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 11:00AM
Monday, December 31, 2018 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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The Girl with the Alkaline Eyes by Sandi Durell

A Futuristic Dance Theater Narrative by Choreographer-Artistic Director Chase Brock       By Sandi Durell   Body language, movement and music can create and say more than…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 10:46AM

Ring IN The Old: Saluting Broadway Stars, Age 91 to 104 by Jonathan Mandell

Here again, we celebrate the new year by saluting a dozen Broadway veterans, aged 91 to 105. Click on any photograph to see it enlarged and read the caption. Why, you may ask, is Betty White…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 10:42AM

Emily Davis to Play Reality Winner in Is This A Room by Olivia Clement

The verbatim transcript of the FBI interrogation of the former Air Force linguist is brought to the stage by Tina Satter at The Kitchen.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:37AM

John Denver: Nature Was His Stage Name by Trav S.D.

  Full confession: I was a huge John Denver (1943-1997) fan at the height of his full John Denver-dom (the 1970s). I was a child at the time and I naturally disavowed all that as a teen…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 10:36AM

Tony Winner Sophie Okonedo Among 2019 Honours List Awardees by Olivia Clement

The annual award recognizes the outstanding achievements of people across the U.K.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:31AM

Céline Dion Is on the Edge, the Edge, the Edge, the Edge of Losing Her Mind at Lady Gaga’s Concert by Devon Ivie

We have some transformer-robots, aerial stunts, a million-and-a-half wardrobe changes, and now, perhaps the most poignant thing of all: one Las Vegas icon christening the reign of another. C…

SOURCE: Vulture at 10:20AM

Exclusive Podcast: LITTLE KNOWN FACTS with Ilana Levine and Special Guest Mike Birbiglia 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 10:18AM

Broadway on TV: The Cast of THE PROM & More for the Week of December 31, 2018 by TV News Desk

From stage to screen, Broadway will be represented on TV for the week of December 31, 2018

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:18AM

Photo Flash: Yiddish FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Cast Poses in Front of Ellis Island by BroadwayWorld

National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene's Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish ended its run at the Museum of Jewish Heritage yesterday, December 30. To conclude the run, Joel Grey, who directed the a…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:18AM

Ten Times New York Theatre Tackled Political and Social Issues in 2018 by Michael Dale

Sure, Broadway is traditionally known for its glitz and glamour, but New York audiences have never shied away from socially relevant theatre, either. And while controversial issues are more …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:18AM

Liza Redfield, Broadway's First Full-Time Female Conductor, Dies at 94 by Logan Culwell-Block

The music director and arranger made history taking the baton during the original Broadway run of The Music Man.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:16AM

Mick Jagger Is ‘Curating’ A New Rolling Stones Ballet by Artsjournal2

The ballet will be choreographed by dancer Melanie Hamrick, who is in a relationship with Jagger. – RTE (Ireland)

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 10:06AM

The Civil Discourse In One Small Reddit Corner Of The Internet by Artsjournal2

Yes – this is on a Reddit forum, a site not known for its calm discussion of issues. But the Change My View forum, “founded in 2013 by Kal Turnbull, then a teenage musician in Sc…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 10:06AM

Podcasting Is The Perfect Way To Learn About Classical Music by Artsjournal2

The new “Aria Code” podcast by WQXR and the Met proves it. So why aren’t there a lot more classical podcasts? – The New York Times

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 10:06AM

Ringo Lam, Director Of ‘City Of Fire’ Who Changed Movies Forever, Has Died At 63 by Artsjournal2

Lam’s 1987 movie inspired Quentin Tarnatino and helped usher in the 1980s Hong Kong New Wave. – The Hollywood Reporter

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 10:06AM
Monday, December 31, 2018 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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What are the best shows to see in 2019? by The Stage

The Stage’s lead critics Natasha Tripney and Tim Bano pick the shows they’re most looking forwards to in 2019.  All About Eve

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:58AM

Mary Poppins Returns Cast Wins Ensemble Performance Award by Ruthie Fierberg

Emily Blunt, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Meryl Streep, and more take home the prize at the international film festival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:40AM

On Jason Robards, Pere et Fils by Trav S.D.

Very late in his life, I got to meet one of my favorite actors Jason Robards Jr (1922-2000) and for once I wasn’t tongue-tied, I knew just what to say to put us both at ease. For on th…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:36AM

Is God Dead? Or Just Depressed, Lonely and Fed Up With Humankind? by Ravelle Brickman

The verdict is in. God is not dead. And rumors of his death, to paraphrase Mark Twain, have been greatly exaggerated. In fact, the deity—He, She or That Which Transcends All Else—is aliv…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:16AM

Daniel Barenboim heralds the new year with the Berlin Philharmonic

The conductor served a vibrant menu of Spanish-flavoured works at the Philharmonie, Berlin

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 09:16AM

What's Playing on Broadway: New Year's Week 2019! by Bww Special

Below, BroadwayWorld brings you this weekly listing of Broadway shows and their show times for December 31- January 6, 2019.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:12AM

BWW's On This Day - December 31, 2018

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on December 31 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:12AM

Final Chance To Vote For The 2018 BroadwayWorld Regional Awards Worldwide! by BroadwayWorld

It's the final day to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Regional Awards worldwide, brought to you by BroadwayHD Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:12AM

Photo Coverage: BroadwayWorld Remembers Those We've Lost in 2018 by Walter McBride

As 2018 comes to a close, we are reflecting on those we have lost in the Broadway and theatre communities throughout the year.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:12AM

Best of Stage 2018

2018 total: 190 Shows (including repeats) in Toronto (and surrounding), London, New York City, San Francisco, and Dublin.As with any lists, I have my own made up rules for basically is what…

SOURCE: tapeworthy.blogspot.com at 09:12AM

Pittsburgh’s Mattress Factory Has Had A Truly Terrible 2018 by Artsjournal2

Are things looking up at the contemporary art museum that lost its founder and saw labor complaints related to abuse by a staff member? Maybe. – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 09:04AM

Is The Vienna Philharmonic Preparing For A New Generation? by Artsjournal2

Well, they should be. “Even for an orchestra that lives and breathes tradition, recruiting the next generation of talent is no longer self-evident. That is why, for the first time in i…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 09:04AM

The Smithsonian And National Zoo Will Be Shut Down In The New Year by Artsjournal2

All of the museums, and the National Zoo, will be closed as of January 2 because of the government shutdown. – NPR

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 09:04AM

The BBC Has Filed Formal Complaints Against Russia About Staff Data Leaks by Artsjournal2

Wow, this isn’t scary at all: Forty-four journalists’ “full names and photographs were published on social media by the For Mother Russia group. … Many of the 44 are …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 09:04AM

What’s It Like Being A Woman Movie Critic In The Era Of Online Harassment, And Also The MeToo Movement? by Artsjournal2

Manohla Dargis: It’s not that I’m noticing sexism more; I always noticed. It’s that I’m not gliding over the insults and insinuations, the snickering and unmotivated female nudity as…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 09:04AM

Shows I can’t shake from 2018 by Emily Garside

I wanted to record all the productions in 2018 that had had a profound impact on me, so here is the collection that will be with me for a long time.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM

How did I do on my New Year's Resolutions? by Ken Levine

On January 1st I posted my New Year's Resolutions.  Let's see how well I did. Throw out my Miramax DVD's.They're gone. Sorry Harvey.Finally watch THIS IS US.Next year for sure.Get ALMO…

SOURCE: Ken Levine at 09:00AM
Monday, December 31, 2018 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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The Worst Witch review – crafty show brims with magic by Chris Wiegand

Royal & Derngate, NorthamptonMildred Hubble’s misadventures are told with wit and ingenuity in a touring production based on Jill Murphy’s booksJill Murphy was 15 when she invented M…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:24AM

OUR WISHES FOR A HAPPY, PEACEFUL 2019! by Sandi Durell

  A SPECIAL WISH AND THANK YOU TO ALL OUR READERS AND SUBSCRIBERS FOR MAKING 2018  ONE OF OUR MOST MEMORABLE YEARS!   THEATER CONTINUES TO KEEP US INQUISITIVE AND KNOWLEDGEABLE . …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 08:15AM

Happy New Year from HowlRound by Jamie Gahlon

By Jamie Gahlon. HowlRound Director Jamie Gahlon reflects on 2018 and looks forward to 2019.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 08:00AM
Monday, December 31, 2018 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Theatre recognition in the New Year honours list by Eleni Cashell

If it wasn’t obvious enough how much top talent there is in Theatreland, the Queen has recognised and awarded some shining theatrical stars in her New Year honours list.There are 1,148 peo…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 07:59AM

Fire Up That To Be Read Pile For Lit Hub’s ‘Most Anticipated Books Of 2019’ by Artsjournal2

That’s right, it’s almost 2019. And just in case you’re panicking about all of the books you didn’t get to in 2018, well, add a stack to the teetering pile (or add so…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:48AM

The BBC’s Long-Running ‘Film’ Is Dead; What’s Up Next? by Artsjournal2

What with an explosion in podcasts – and a terrible lack of attention from the corporate overlords – what can the BBC possibly do? “The BBC has promised to replace Film wit…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:48AM

There’s A Lot Of History Going On In Zines, And Zine Libraries Highlight Marginalized Voices by Artsjournal2

Fifteen years ago, Jenna Freedman “established the zine library at Manhattan’s Barnard College, where she is still zine librarian. Today, the collection consists of over 10,000 zines…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:48AM

10 Favorite Broadway Shows of 2018 by JK

JKTS' 10 FAVORITE BROADWAY SHOWS OF 2018We were fortunate to have seen 20+ shows this year. Here are our 10 favorites, from 10 - 1:10. The Boys in the BandAn excellent production of a histor…

SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:18AM

A new start: Lou Sanders on the moment a friend called out her negativity by Lou Sanders

A few home truths helped save the standup from a lifetime of miseryI was in my mid-20s and living in a house I shared with some old friends and new mice. One night, I was waffling on about s…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:18AM

Dove Cameron Shares Reason For Absence From CLUELESS, and Responds to Backlash by Stephanie Wild

Dove Cameron took to Instagram last night to share the reason she has been missing performances in Clueless, the sold-out off-Broadway musical in which she is starring.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:06AM

We interrupt this program… by Terry Teachout

Those of you who follow me on Twitter know that Mrs. T’s chronic illness has put us through the wringer of late. Among other things, she spent two weeks in a Connecticut hospital in Novemb…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:03AM

Still kicking by Terry Teachout

In the three weeks that have gone by since Mrs. T’s hospital stays kept me from putting up new postings, I’ve reviewed four shows for The Wall Street Journal. One of them, Signature…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:02AM

Just because: Ricky Jay and His 52 Assistants by Terry Teachout

A live performance of Ricky Jay and His 52 Assistants, taped for TV at New York’s Second Stage Theatre in 1996 and telecast by HBO. This show was directed for the stage by David Mamet: (Th…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:01AM

‘It’s a musical, a gig & an incredibly beautiful play’: Emily Joyce stars in The Band in the West End & on tour by Emma Clarendon

Actress Emily Joyce spoke to Love London Love Culture about starring in The Band, now playing a limited season at the Theatre Royal Haymarket before heading back off on its UK tour.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM

Will Lady Gaga & Sam Elliott become lucky 7th Best Actress/Best Supporting Actor winners from the same film? by Paul Sheehan

Last year, Frances McDormand won her second Best Actress Oscar for her searing performance as grieving mother Mildred Hayes in Martin McDonagh‘s “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 07:00AM

Almanac: Euripides on caregiving by Terry Teachout

PYLADES I’ll take care of you. ORESTES It’s rotten work. PYLADES Not to me. Not if it’s you. Euripides, Orestes (translated by Anne Carson)

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:00AM
Monday, December 31, 2018 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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‘I found connections with what I was writing & my own mental health’: Playwright Peter Mulligan shares his personal connection with suicide dr by Featured Content

Peter Mulligan wrote Loop in reaction to his own experiences of working in a bar, coping with depression and considering taking his own life. Here he tell us more about this time in his crea…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:27AM

Wake Up With BWW 12/31: Ring in the New Year With Aaron Tveit, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top stories Ring in the New Year with Aaron Tveit at Feinstein's54 Below, and more

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:04AM

These Tibetan monks will start 2019 by making elaborate sand art in Cameron Park

Peace. Compassion. Empowerment. And, perhaps most of all, patience. A group of Tibetan Buddhist monks from India will spend the start of 2019 in El Dorado County, exploring those topics R…

SOURCE: The Sacramento Bee at 06:00AM
Monday, December 31, 2018 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Nic Roeg + David Bowie: “The Man Who Fell To Earth” at Royal Cinema, Toronto by Blouin Artinfo

One of the most veritable sci-fi movies of all time, “The Man Who Fell To Earth” will be screened at Toronto’s Royal Cinema on January 8, 2019.What makes this film different is the fac…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 05:15AM

“Oslo, August 31st” at Cinema Le Nouvel Odeon, Paris by Blouin Artinfo

Norwegian drama film “Oslo, August 31” will be screened at Cinema Le Nouvel Odeon, Paris on February 2, 2019 as part of Special Sessions.The film is said to be loosely based on Pierre Dr…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 05:14AM

Twenty shows to look forward to in 2019 by Ian Foster

So many of the recommendations for shows to see next year focus on the West End. And for sure, I’m excited to catch big ticket numbers like All About Eve, Come From Away and Waitress but I…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:00AM

The Star of “Roma” Takes an Empire State Building Selfie by Michael Schulman

Yalitza Aparicio was studying to be a schoolteacher in a small town in Mexico when she was cast in Alfonso Cuarón’s lauded film. 

SOURCE: The New Yorker Subscription at 05:00AM
Monday, December 31, 2018 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Exclusive interview with Lin-Manuel Miranda: ‘We workshopped Mary Poppins Returns like it was a Broadway musical’ by Georgia Snow

Lin-Manuel Miranda, the creator and star of smash-hit musical Hamilton, is taking on his first major role on the big screen, playing

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 03:30AM

Leveling Up Your WCAG Skills With Kontrast Chrome Extension by Drew McManus

In November, 2018 we examined how you can move toward better web accessibility by focusing on improved color contrast. If you’re starting to get into a groove on those tasks, you proba…

SOURCE: artshacker.com at 03:00AM

The Stage’s most-read interviews of 2018 by The Stage

1. Marianela Nunez, principal dancer at the Royal Ballet Dancer Marianela Nunez: ‘The Royal Opera House and the Royal Ballet are my

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 03:00AM

2018: The year’s best theatre awards in full by The Stage

Our chronological rundown of who received which awards in 2018 The Stage Awards (January) Nicholas Hytner’s new Bridge Theatre among winners of

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 03:00AM

Dearly departed in 2018… by The Stage

We pay tribute to some of the entertainment industry’s celebrated figures who died in 2018… Director and Royal Shakespeare Company co-founder John Barton,

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 03:00AM
Monday, December 31, 2018 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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NBC Releases Promo Images of the 2019 Golden Globes Hosts by Blouin Artinfo

NBC has released first promo images of the 2019 Golden Globes hosts, “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” star Andy Samberg and “Killing Eve” star Sandra Oh, reports Deadline.According to Deadline, …

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 02:43AM

Sister Wendy Beckett, BBC Art Historian, Dies at 88 by Blouin Artinfo

Sister Wendy Beckett, a nun and TV star who hosted several art history programs on the BBC, died at the age of 88, the network confirmed.Her caravan at a Carmelite convent in Norfolk showcas…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 02:41AM

Old Spaces, New Art: The Theatrical Avant-Garde and the Proscenium Stage by Holger Syme

I have been thinking quite a bit about the problem of theatrical space lately. Open any survey of theatre history, and you are likely to find a fairly standardized account of how the spaces…

SOURCE: www.dispositio.net at 02:18AM
Monday, December 31, 2018 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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“Beethoven, Bagels & Banter” at The Broad Stage, Santa Monica by Blouin Artinfo

Robert Davidovici's “Beethoven, Bagels & Banter” comes as the ideal weekend retreat at Santa Monica’s Broad Stage on January 13, 2019.Davidovici is the winner of the Naumburg Compe…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 01:45AM

Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend - 12/30-12/31/2018

Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from this weekend Monday, December 31, 2018 - Monday, December 31, 2018.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:06AM

Has Nightflyers & Supergirl Star David Ajala Seen Game of Thrones?

Has Nightflyers & Supergirl Star David Ajala Seen Game of Thrones?The Young Hollywood Studio welcomes actor David Ajala to get the lowdown on his role as Manchester Black in The CW's "Superg…

SOURCE: younghollywood.com at 01:00AM
Monday, December 31, 2018 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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“Die Fledermaus” at Det Kongelige Teater by Blouin Artinfo

Strauss’ three act operetta “Die Fledermaus” is interpreted in a modern Danish context in this production by Copenhagen’s Royal Theatre which runs from January 3-29, 2019.Also popula…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 12:53AM

Brave new world of impossible buildings

Images of absurd, dreamlike structures are becoming commonplace — but what does this say about the future of architecture?

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:00AM

Dance News: Richard Alston Awarded Knighthood For His Services To Dance by The Dance Enthusiast

Richard Alston, Founder of Richard Alston Dance Company, has been awarded a knighthood by Her Majesty the Queen for Services to Dance as announced in the 2019 New Year’s Honours List.

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 12:00AM
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