Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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This Intermission Isn’t Big Enough For Bar And Bathroom Lines by Joe Patti

Last month I made a post about the evolution of women’s restroom lounges resulting in a short, but interesting exchange about theater restroom facilities in Germany and Sweden.   Las…

SOURCE: Butts In The Seats at 11:32PM
Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Blanc de Blanc Encore by Arts Review

From the masterminds behind Blanc de Blanc (2016), Cantina (2010) and the Helpmann Award-nominated Limbo Unhinged (2017), Strut & Fret premieres the brand-new, high-end cabaret specta…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 10:26PM

New York Cabaret Stars, Marilyn Maye and Jeff Harnar, Light Up Palm Beaches by Sandi Durell

  By Myra Chanin   One drawback I’ve found about spending New York’s unpleasant winter months in mild and balmy Palm Beach County was that the entertainment has been a cut belo…

SOURCE: theaterpizzazz.com at 10:15PM

Review: Choir Boy by Brian Scott Lipton

“Choir Boy” is rarely short of heavenly.

SOURCE: cititour.com at 10:13PM

Broadway Review: ‘Choir Boy’ by Gordon Cox

Honestly, I was afraid that “Choir Boy” — the sweetly exuberant account of a gifted prep school boy’s coming of age, written by “Moonlight” Oscar winner Tarell Alvin McCraney…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:12PM

Today on Broadway: Wednesday, January 9, 2019 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Reviews are in for “Choir Boy,” “Hamilton” Team Saves Drama Book Shop, ROBBIE ROZELLE WINS A BWW CABARET AWARD! “Today on Broadway” is a daily, M…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 10:07PM

Critic’s Pick: Review: Raising a Joyful New Voice in Tarell Alvin McCraney’s ‘Choir Boy’ by Jesse Green

Something groundbreaking on Broadway: The story of “an effeminate young man of color” who finds his strength through singing.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:04PM

Theater Reviews: Contemporary Northern Prep and Southern Gothic, in Choir Boy and Blue Ridge by Sara Holdren

“Try to blend,” the vivacious Pharus Jonathan Young instructs his fellow choirboys as they kneel to pray together near the start of Tarell Alvin McCraney’s spicy, mellifluous play. The…

SOURCE: Vulture at 10:00PM

‘Choir Boy’ Review: ‘Moonlight’ Writer Reaches For High Notes In Heartfelt Coming Of Age Drama by Greg Evans

When Choir Boy, the coming of age story from Tarell Alvin McCraney that predates his Oscar-winning, co-written screenplay for Moonlight, finds its sweet spots – and they are many ̵…

SOURCE: Deadline at 10:00PM

Choir Boy review at Samuel J Friedman Theatre, New York – ‘Tarell Alvin McCraney’s superb Broadway debut’ by Nicole Serratore

The new play by Tarell Alvin McCraney, winner of the best adapted screenplay Oscar for Moonlight, is set in the Charles R

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:00PM

Review: ‘Choir Boy’ vibrates with emotion, moves with lyrical dialogue by Elizabeth Bradley

Spiraling in the light, fog stealthily transforms schoolboys in their locker room into living sculptures, accompanied only by the insistent atonal plinking of dripping taps in the offstage s…

SOURCE: Broadway.News Subscription at 10:00PM
Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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Choir Boy review – Tarell Alvin McCraney hits high notes on Broadway by Alexis Soloski

Samuel J Friedman TheatreThe Oscar-winning Moonlight writer transfers his musical to a bigger venue and, while there are missteps, the songs bring the house down “Tighten up.” That’s w…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:48PM

Choir Boy: Tarell Alvin McCraney Reaches Broadway, Finally by Steven Suskin

★★★★★ McCraney’s prep school play is rousing and intensely spiritual entertainment The post Choir Boy: Tarell Alvin McCraney Reaches Broadway, Finally appeared first on New York …

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 09:31PM

Choir Boy: Make a Joyful Noise by Melissa Rose Bernardo

★★★★ Oscar-winner Tarell Alvin McCraney makes his long-awaited Broadway debut with this 2013 coming-of-age drama The post Choir Boy: Make a Joyful Noise appeared first on New York St…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 09:30PM

Review Roundup: Did Critics Sing The Praises Of CHOIR BOY On Broadway? by Review Roundups

Make a joyful noise Today, January 8, Manhattan Theatre Club's Broadway premiere of Choir Boy, written by Academy Award winner Tarell Alvin McCraney and directed by Drama Desk Award nominee …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:06PM
Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Read Reviews for Choir Boy on Broadway by Olivia Clement

Tarell Alvin McCraney’s play opens January 8 in a new production from Manhattan Theatre Club, directed by Trip Cullman and choreographed by Camille A. Brown.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:46PM

Judy Kaye And Erin Davie Announced For World Premiere of DIANA; Full Casting Revealed! by BroadwayWorld

La Jolla Playhouse has announced the complete cast and creative teamfor its upcoming world-premieremusical Diana, from the Tony Award-winningMemphiscreative team ofJoe DiPietrolibrettistlyri…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:04PM

Judy Kaye to Play Queen Elizabeth in World Premiere Princess Diana Musical at La Jolla Playhouse by Andy Lefkowitz

Fresh off a celebrated run as the Dowager Empress in Anastasia on Broadway, two-time Tony winner Judy Kaye has been cast as Queen Elizabeth in Diana, the highly anticipated new musical based…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 08:03PM

CHOIR BOY - Talkin Broadway's Review by Marc Miller

A stageful of characters you don't often encounter in Broadway houses populates Choir Boy, Tarell Alvin McCraney's two-thirds-drama, one-third-concert, a Manhattan Theatre Club production at…

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 08:00PM
Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Bryan Cranston defends playing disabled character in 'The Upside' as a 'business decision' by Usa Today, Cydney Henderson, Usa Today

Bryan Cranston takes on the role of a quadriplegic billionaire in "The Upside." The casting of an able-bodied person for the role sparked backlash.       …

SOURCE: USA Today at 07:44PM

Full Cast and Creative Team Announced for Princess Diana Musical at La Jolla Playhouse by Mark Peikert

The world premiere musical, starring Jeanna de Waal, has completed its casting.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:44PM

People You Should Know . . . Karine Hannah by Zack Calhoon

Karine Hannah’s voice hits hard. The Montreal-born and New York-based singer can deliver an overpoweringly emotional ballad just as seamlessly as she can sing just about anything. It’s w…

SOURCE: Visible Soul at 07:06PM

Sexiest Men Alive at the Grammys: Bradley Cooper, Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds could all be winners this year by Daniel Montgomery

Hollywood awards often slap the stud: denying awards to male sex symbols, perhaps because entertainers who are desirable to women aren’t taken as seriously by the predominantly male in…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 07:00PM
Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Review Roundup: See What Critics Thought of Atlantic's BLUE RIDGE by Review Roundups

Atlantic Theater Companystages the world premiere production ofBlue Ridge, written byAbby Rosebrockand directed byTaibi Magar. Let's see what the critics had to say...

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:54PM

Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Clarke Thorell of My Fair Lady by Broadway.com

Clarke Thorell stops by Broadway.com HQ to chat about My Fair Lady and more with Ryan Lee Gilbert.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:54PM

The Shed, a Rare New Arts Center on the Hudson, Is Set to Open by Joshua Barone

For its first season, beginning in April, the Shed has commissioned more than a dozen exhibitions, performances and lectures across disciplines.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 06:48PM

Dance Place Seeks Development Director by Artsjournal

Dance Place, a nationally recognized cultural arts center in Washington, DC, seeks a Development Director. This is a 40 hour per week, salaried, year-round position with benefits. The Develo…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 06:06PM

The Tricky Euphemisms We Use To Judge One Story Better Than Another by Artsjournal

“There are objective criticisms you can make, you can point stuff out, but how you decide to rate or value the things done well, how much you penalise the things done less well—it’…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 06:06PM

What’s The Difference Between A Dialect And A Language? by Artsjournal

Okay, so maybe you haven’t spent a lot of time pondering this. But Sam Dresser’s discussion here illuminates something in how we construct systems for communicating. Are the diff…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 06:06PM

“Jazz Is Dying” As Metaphor For The Larger Culture by Artsjournal

Matthew McKnight examines Jazz At Lincoln Center: “While the obituary writers may have been right—something’s dying—they have been preoccupied with the wrong thing. By looking fo…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 06:06PM

When The DNA Test Challenges Your Cultural Identity by Artsjournal

Dani Shapiro is a writer who spent years exploring her life and identity. Then she took a home DNA test and discovered what she thought she knew about her heritage was wrong… – W…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 06:06PM

'A Jewel in the Crown City' celebrates Lamb's Players' 25 years in Coronado by James Hebert

Lamb’s Players Theatre has a knack for looking back: Five years ago, the company set a Guinness world record for nonstop live performance by staging a 100-hour reading of plays it had prod…

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 06:00PM
Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Odds & Ends: Exciting First Listen from the World Premiere Musical Superhero & More by Broadway.com

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed today. Kyle McArthur & Tom Kitt Preview "I'll Save the Girl" from the World Premiere Musical Superhero The cou…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:48PM

Actors’ Equity on Strike for Stronger LAB Agreement by Sandi Durell

  Following the launch of a strike yesterday, members of Actors’ Equity association, the national labor union for professional stage managers and actors in live theatre, have hit the…

SOURCE: theaterpizzazz.com at 05:26PM

An Increasingly Algorithmic Culture Threatens Our Relationship With Creativity by Artsjournal

We’ve gone from having individual experiences and relationships with the objects around us to slaves of algorithmic calculation and formulas in which the actual things themselves are o…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 05:04PM

Fractured Atlas Committed Itself To Racial Equity. Here’s How It’s Going by Artsjournal

The arts service organization produced a thoughtful (and well-documented) declaration of its principles a few years ago. Now FA reports on what it’s done and how it’s going……

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 05:04PM
Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Obsession, Mourning and Migration at Under the Radar by Ben Brantley and Jesse Green

Offerings at the festival include a riff on “Uncle Vanya”; a “Frankenstein” adaptation highlighting a mother’s grief; and an intimate tale of displacement.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 04:54PM

NEWS: Kafka, Capote & Elizabeth Taylor collide in the premiere of Max Wilkinson’s Ghost Fruit by Featured Content

What do Franz Kafka, Truman Capote, Elizabeth Taylor, Billie Holiday and a sheepdog have in common? Ghost Fruit, a new absurdist comedy written and directed by Max Wilkinson, gets its world …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 04:44PM

Lindsay Mendez, Santino Fontana, and More Join Broadway Belts for PFF by Joshua Lezmi

Julie Halston will host the ninth annual fundraiser benefiting the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:44PM

Jimmy Awards' 10th Anniversary Reunion Concert Will Be Live Streamed by Logan Culwell-Block

Frozen's Patti Murin will join Jimmy Awards alums—including stars from Dear Evan Hansen and Wicked—for the special event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:39PM

Tony Winner Phylicia Rashad Will Guest Star on NBC’s This Is Us by Andrew Gans

The stage and screen star will make her debut on the acclaimed drama during the second half of the third season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:33PM

Award-winning CMU grad leads trio making Broadway debuts by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

John Clay III has a key role in the play with music, penned by Oscar-winning “Moonlight” writer Tarell Alvin McCraney.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 04:33PM
Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Artists Rep in Portland, OR seeks Marketing Associate by Artsjournal

The Marketing Associate helps Artists Repertory Theatre achieve its strategic goals through the project management of the theatre’s playbills, marketing collateral, email communications, p…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 03:54PM

The Future Of Publishing? This Should Depress You by Artsjournal

Mieke Chew recalls a conversation she had with a Croatian publisher about the decrease in book criticism in the four years she has been doing publicity. “He was like, ‘Yeah, that happene…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 03:54PM

2039: What Will The World Look Like In 20 Years? by Artsjournal1

Eight writers, including Dahlia Lithwick, Kate Julian, and Tyler Cowen, offer their predictions on sex, computers, neo-antebellum politics, China, the Internet, and the Supreme Court. — Ne…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 03:54PM

Denise Gough, Alex Sharp & More Stage Stars to Appear in HBO's Game of Thrones Prequel by Andy Lefkowitz

A talented group of theater alums have signed on for HBO's highly anticipated prequel to the Emmy-winning series Game of Thrones. Olivier winner and Tony nominee Denise Gough (Angel…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:42PM

Backstage at The Cher Show with Jarrod Spector, Episode 5: The Show Must Go On! by Broadway.com

The Cher Show's Jarrod Spector interviews the fearless swings, understudies and dance captains who make it all happen when performers are out, plus has a chat with co-star Teal Wicks.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:42PM

The Carpetbagger: D.G.A. Nominations Bolster ‘Green Book,’ ‘Roma,’ ‘A Star Is Born’ by Kyle Buchanan

But could directors like Ryan Coogler still find favor with Oscar? The academy doesn’t always go with the Directors Guild Awards.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 03:38PM

BroadwayCon Announces CHARLIE BROWN Reunion Plus First Look at HADESTOWN, TOOTSIE, and More by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayCon is excited to announce that it will host a 20-year reunion with original cast and creative team members of You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown. Moderated by Dave Quinn People Magazi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:36PM

JIMMY AWARDS REUNION DUETS to Be Streamed Live on Facebook by BroadwayWorld

Jimmy Awardsalumni from the previous 10 years are reuniting for the first ever Jimmy Awards Reunion eventwhich will be streamed on Facebook Liveon Monday, January 14that 730PM ET.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:36PM

Lin-Manuel Miranda buys bookshop to save it from closure by Sian Cain

Hamilton creator has bought New York’s century-old Drama Book Shop with two collaborators from his hit musical, after soaring rents looked set to close itYears after writing his breakout m…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:12PM

Fair, please! The bus offering education for all, from stargazing to curry-making by Catherine Love

Arts education is in crisis but theatre company Slung Low has set up a pay-what-you-can community college, offering lessons in art activism, wood-whittling and much moreOn board a double-dec…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:12PM

'Hamilton' Dream Team Saves Beloved New York Institution by Lee Seymour

The creative and business minds behind HAMILTON have joined forces to buy one of Broadway's most storied institutions: The Drama Book Shop.

SOURCE: Forbes at 03:12PM

Amy Heckerling on the ’90s Hits That Made It — and Didn’t Make It — Into Clueless, the Musical by Jen Chaney

The New Group’s production of Clueless, the Musical will close its two-month, sold-out Off Broadway run this Saturday. But according to Amy Heckerling, the writer and director of the 1995 …

SOURCE: Vulture at 03:10PM

Livestreaming Entry Point 2019 Panel Discussions

By . Cleveland Public Theatre presents two panel discussions as part of Entry Point 2019, A New Play Development Festival, livestreaming on the global, commons-based peer produced HowlRound…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 03:07PM

The 3rd time’s the charm for ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ at the Grammys? It needs to watch out for ‘The Band’s Visit’ by Jeffrey Kare

As of this writing “Jesus Christ Superstar” is predicted to win this year’s Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album with 82/25 odds. It’s a live recording of NBC’s Emmy…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 03:00PM
Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Broadway Green Alliance Announces Winter E-Waste Collection Drive by Dan Meyer

The January 16 event is open to all shows, theatres, industry professionals, and fans.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:50PM

Is There Any Point To Conspiracy Fiction When Conspiracy Theories Have Become Political Weapons? by Artsjournal1

“[Today,] conspiracy theories are customized to achieve desired political outcomes and then injected into the news stream via social media. … No, with swiftboating, birtherism, voter…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 02:48PM

Increasing Number Of Fakes Of African-American Art by Artsjournal

“It’s a whole generation: you could go from A to Z through the list, from Charles Alston to Charles White. I am seeing fakes attributed to all of them,” Rosenfeld says. Propelling the …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 02:48PM

Why The 87-Year-Old Founder Of Philadanco Dance Wants To Start A New School by Artsjournal

Joan Myers Brown: “We started talking about how children are no longer interested in training. They see So You Think You Can Dance and Dancing with the Stars and want to do ‘trick, t…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 02:48PM

Blue Ridge

Blue Ridge Off Broadway, Atlantic theater Company Reviewed by Ken Kaissar BOTTOM LINE: A brilliant new drama by Abby Rosebrock, performed flawlessly by a virtuoso ensemble. Life is scary …

SOURCE: Theatre is Easy at 02:42PM

Make Way! Ainsley Melham & Michael James Scott Are the New Stars of Broadway's Aladdin by Andy Lefkowitz

Ainsley Melham and Michael James Scott, standout stars of the Australian and London productions of Disney's Aladdin, will head into the hit Broadway production at the New Amsterdam Theat…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:36PM

Ainsley Melham, Michael James Scott, and Mike Longo Join Cast of ALADDIN by BroadwayWorld

As it approaches its 5th anniversary, Aladdin welcomes three new principal cast members to the company.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:32PM

Alex Sharp and Denise Gough Join Cast of GAME OF THRONES Prequel by TV News Desk

Naomi Ackie, Denise Gough, Jamie Campbell Bower,Sheila Atim, Ivanno Jeremiah, Georgie Henley, Alex Sharp, and Toby Regbo have all joined the pilot for HBO's 'Game of Thrones' prequelin serie…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:32PM

Broadway Records Announces the Release of BULLDOZER: THE BALLAD OF ROBERT MOSES Original Off-Broadway Cast Recording by TV News Desk

Broadway Records today announcedthatBulldozer The Ballad of Robert Moses Original Off-Broadway Cast Recordingwill be released digitally and in stores onFriday, January 25, 2019.The album is …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:32PM

“Yajnaseni - The Eternal Flame” at The Esplanade, Singapore by Blouin Artinfo

Kalpavriksha Fine Arts,Singapore presents “Yajnaseni - The Eternal Flame,” a thought provoking dance-theatre piece at Singapore’s Esplanade on February 1 and 2, 2019.It all begins with…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 02:25PM

Bradley Cooper Double-Dips With Two DGA Nominations by Hunter Harris

A Star Is Born, yes, but a director with double DGA nominations has been born, too! The Directors Guild of America has announced nominations for the 2019 awards, and Bradley Cooper (with no …

SOURCE: Vulture at 02:18PM

Bradley Cooper, Spike Lee are Directors Guild of America nominees; Ryan Coogler snubbed by The Associated Press

Bradley Cooper ('A Star Is Born') and Spike Lee are nominees for Directors Guild of America honors. But Ryan Coogler ('Black Panther') was shut out.    &#…

SOURCE: USA Today at 02:16PM

Olivia Colman, Lady Gaga and Glenn Close in a three-way dead heat for Best Actress at Critics’ Choice Awards by Joyce Eng

There are seven Best Actress nominees at the Critics’ Choice Awards, but it’s a three-way race for the win on Sunday’s ceremony. Olivia Colman (“The Favourite”)…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 02:00PM
Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Ainsley Melham and Michael James Scott Will Join Broadway Cast of Aladdin by Ryan McPhee

The pair reprise their performances as Aladdin and the Genie after taking the stage in Australia.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:46PM

There Were Brilliant Documentaries In 2018, And Docs Did Great Box Office. Too Bad They Weren’t The Same Films by Artsjournal1

“Go to festivals like Sundance or True/False and it feels like we’re living through a golden era of nonfiction film; turn up at your local art-house theater and you’d think…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 01:32PM

A Parliament Of Owls; A Bloat Of Hippos. Where Do These Nouns Of Assemblage Come From? by Artsjournal1

“While terms like herd, swarm, and pack seem more or less reasonable, others are downright ridiculous — and that’s probably because they were never meant to be taken seriously.…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 01:32PM

Dallas Morning News Lays Off 43, Including Most Of Its Arts Writers by Artsjournal

The paper has struggled as a business for decades and has a terrible history of cutting its cultural coverage, repeatedly signalling its lack of investment in the life of the city. –DM…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 01:32PM

Kelli O’Hara Heads to The Town Hall by Matthew Wexler

Kelli O'Hara chats about her upcoming appearance with Seth Rudetsky at The Town Hall.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 01:32PM

Carmen Cusack to Star in Call Me Madam at City Center Encores! by Andy Lefkowitz

Carmen Cusack has been cast in the central role of Mrs. Sally Adams in the upcoming City Center Encores! presentation of Call Me Madam. Directed by Casey Hushion, choreographed by Tony nomin…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:32PM

Director Rob Marshall Thinks HAMILTON Would Make 'A Spectacular Film' by TV News Desk

During an interview with Deadline, 'Mary Poppins Returns' director Rob Marshall spoke about his working relationship with the films co-starLin-Manuel Miranda.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:24PM

Backstage with Richard Ridge: It's Chers Everywhere! Stephanie J. Block, Teal Wicks and Micaela Diamond Talk All Things THE CHER SHOW! by Richard Ridge

When in comes to portraying one of pop culture's biggest superstars of all time, it takes not one...not two...but three Broadway powerhouses to bring her to life onstage. Cher is on Broadway…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:24PM

Breaking: Carmen Cusack, Carol Kane, Lauren Worsham, and More Set for Encores! CALL ME MADAME by BroadwayWorld

New York City Center today announced casting for the Encores production ofCall Me Madamas part of the 75th Anniversary Season.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:24PM

Social Roundup: Broadway Community Reacts to Lin-Manuel Miranda's Purchase of the Drama Book Shop by Linnae Medeiros

The famous Drama Book Shop has has always been a staple of the theatre community, and with the incredible news that Lin-Manuel Miranda has purchased the beloved shop alongside his Hamilton c…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:24PM

Directors Guild Nominees Include Bradley Cooper, Alfonso Cuaron by Dave McNary

The Directors Guild of America has nominated Alfonso Cuaron for “Roma,” Bradley Cooper for “A Star Is Born,” Spike Lee for “BlacKkKlansman,” Adam McKay fo…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:10PM

Olivier Winner Denise Gough, Tony Winner Alex Sharp, and More Set for HBO’s Game of Thrones Prequel by Ryan McPhee

The stage alums join a cast that includes Naomi Watts and Josh Whitehouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:09PM

From U Street to the Cotton Club review. In Street jives and jams at Source by Jill Kyle-Keith

There’s one spot in DC where the glories of U Street’s “Black Broadway” are alive and well as The In Series performs From U Street to the Cotton Club at Source Thea…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 01:04PM

Bryan Cranston Discusses ‘Network’ Broadway Run, ‘Breaking Bad’ Movie & Joining Wes Anderson’s Pack With ‘Isle Of Dogs’ by Matthewgrobar

An Oscar nominee who leaped into the Wes Anderson ensemble with Isle of Dogs, Bryan Cranston knows how to paint a picture. Before signing on for the director's second stop-motion outing, Cra…

SOURCE: Deadline at 01:03PM

Gauging the significance of The Gershwins’ Porgy & Bess in the chronology of American music theatre by Edward Seckerson

The recent revival of The Gershwins’ Porgy & Bess at English National Opera and the prospect of comparing all its available recordings in BBC Radio 3’s Record Review has prompted me…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PM

In tense 'I Call My Brothers' by Interrobang Theatre, an Arab man runs for his life through Stockholm by Chris Jones

Scandinavia gave us hygge, the Danish term for chilled-out spiritual contentment. But if you’re a fan of great TV shows like “The Bridge” or “The Killing,” you’ll know that drama…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 01:00PM
Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at noon (Broadway Time)
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TEVYE SERVED RAW Returns to The Playroom by BroadwayWorld

Sholem Aleichem's Tevye stories formed the basis of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. TEVYE SERVED RAW presents this material 'raw,' i.e., as it was created in Europe, before being Americanized for Broad…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:56PM

Spaceman, Previously Canceled Due to Actor Injury, to Return in February by Olivia Clement

Leegrid Stevens’ high-tech solo drama will re-launch at The Wild Project Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:52PM

NBC Says It Will Reduce Ads In Prime Time By 20 Percent by Artsjournal

Why? Increasingly, viewers are resistant to ads cluttering programming. TV is competing for its life with streaming services and other entertainment options. And NBC is experimenting with so…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 12:32PM

Chick Flick the Musical to Play Westside Theatre by Olivia Clement

Suzy Conn's new musical comedy will celebrate sisterhood, laughter, and life lessons from the movies we know and love.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM

DCMTA 2018 Staff Favorites: Outstanding Design Elements in Professional Productions by Nicole Hertvik

As the year draws to a close, we asked DCMTA writers to think back on the shows that left an indelible impression on them in 2018. In this category, outstanding professional design, we recog…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:26PM

Carmen Cusack Will Star in Call Me Madam at City Center Encores! by Ryan McPhee

The February engagement will also feature Ben Davis, Carol Kane, Brad Oscar, and Adam Heller.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24PM

See Gavin Creel & Sara Bareilles Take Their First Bow Together in Broadway's Waitress by Lindsey Sullivan

It's a bad great idea, these two! Songwriter Sara Bareilles returned to the stage in Waitress on January 7 alongside her offstage buddy and Tony winner Gavin Creel, who is stepping into …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:24PM

Christy Altomare & Cody Simpson to Perform Post-Show Duet Jan. 17 by BroadwayWorld

Following the evening performance on Thursday, January 17, ANASTASIA stars Christy Altomare and Cody Simpson will return onstage for a special acoustic performance of the beloved song Once U…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:18PM

VIDEO: Get a First Listen of New Musical SUPERHERO by Stage Tube

Second Stage Theater has released a sneak peek music video of I'll Save the Girl, from the upcoming World Premiere musical, SUPERHERO. The song is performed by cast member KYLE McARTHUR, acc…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:18PM

BWW TV: Broadway Hits the Red Carpet for Opening Night of CHOIR BOY- Watch Live at 6:30pm! by Tv - Red Carpets

Make a joyful noise Today, January 8,Manhattan Theatre Club's Broadway premiere of Choir Boy, written by Academy Award winner Tarell Alvin McCraneyMoonlight, The BrotherSister Plays and dire…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:18PM

English National Ballet’s Swan Lake unfolds with admirable clarity

Derek Deane’s production at the Coliseum is unashamedly traditional, rich in drama and spectacle

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:15PM

BISCUIT, FITZ AND JACKIE KENNEDY ONASSIS by Pauline Adamek

The following is guest article by Neal Weaver that touches on the theatrical history of New York City.   “It must have been in 1964 when I was working as

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 12:12PM

Dr. Drama at BroadwayCon 2019! by Admin

Dr. Drama will be presenting at the following BroadwayCon panels this year (see below or click on the link for the Con schedule: http://www.broadwaycon.com/schedule/.) Hope to see you there!…

SOURCE: www.drdrama.com at 12:07PM

Idina Menzel Will Headline Theatre Under the Stars' 50th Anniversary Gala by Joshua Lezmi

The concert event will take place March 23.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

Lincoln Center, Brooklyn Academy of Music, Atlantic Theater Company, Pekoe Group, and More Are Hiring by Playbill Staff

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:04PM

EXCLUSIVE: Why London Traffic Had to Be Stopped, Store Fronts Had to Be Covered, and a New Cherry Tree Lane Had to Be Built for Mary Poppins Returns by Ruthie Fierberg

Production designer John Myhre takes us behind the scenes of Mary Poppins Returns’ epic set.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM

Jackalope Theatre Company casts 'Dutch Masters' by Kt Hawbaker

On Tuesday, Jackalope announced casting for the Midwest premiere of “Dutch Masters,” written by Greg Keller and directed by Wardell Julius Clark. The cast features Patrick Agada and Sam …

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 12:00PM
Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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The Business of Show Biz: Have I Plateaued?

by Velina Brown Q: Last year I made a New Year resolution that I would dedicate myself to my career, taking every gig that came up, putting aside everything to getting myself out there, and…

SOURCE: Theatre Bay Area at 11:54AM

Ireland's national theatre accused of deserting Irish talent by Rory Carroll Ireland Correspondent

More than 300 actors, directors and designers accuse Abbey of wreaking ‘devastation’The Abbey theatre in Dublin has staged some of Ireland’s greatest plays but it is now at the centre …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:54AM

Javier Muñoz, Maury Yeston, Ann Harada, and More Will Celebrate the Richard Rodgers Theater by Joshua Lezmi

Feinstein’s/54 Below will celebrate the music and rich history of the Richard Rodgers Theatre February 10.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

Javier Muñoz, Maury Yeston, Ann Harada, and More Will Celebrate the Richard Rodgers Theatre by Joshua Lezmi

Feinstein’s/54 Below will celebrate the music and rich history of the venue February 10.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

Broadway Grosses w/e 01/06/2019: Back to Earth for 2019

Broadway Grosses across the board land back on earth this week following after last week’s record-shattering numbers. Overall, grosses last week were $37.5M down with several shows playing…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:40AM

Lin-Manuel Miranda Among Investors In Beloved NYC Book Shop Rescue by Greg Evans

Lin-Manuel Miranda, his Hamilton director Thomas Kail and producer Jeffrey Seller are coming to the rescue of a beloved New York bookstore. Along with theater owner James L. Nederlander, the…

SOURCE: Deadline at 11:37AM

Arkansas Rep, Back From the Brink, Names William Trice Exec A.D. by American Theatre Editors

The Little Rock native will begin the new post in August, taking the helm of the Rep after of it briefly suspended operations.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:25AM

Hear a Brand-New Song From John Logan and Tom Kitt’s New Musical Superhero by Olivia Clement

Watch Kyle McArthur perform “I’ll Save the Girl” from the upcoming world-premiere production at Second Stage.

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Think Cultural Criticism Doesn’t Matter At A Time Like This? Think Again by Artsjournal1

Todd VanDerWerff: “We need cultural criticism not just to tell us which movies to go see and which ones to avoid, but to tell us things we already knew but didn’t know how to exp…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 11:24AM

How Ballet’s Leg Lifts Extended To 180 Degrees (And Sometimes Beyond) by Artsjournal1

To the end of the 19th century, no matter how virtuosic a ballet dancer could be, the leg was not to be lifted above the hip. Emma Sandall recounts how that changed, from Diaghilev through B…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 11:24AM

‘Trust-Based Philanthropy’: The Long, Fruitful Relationship Between The Alvin Ailey Company And Prudential by Artsjournal1

“What makes this partnership special is not just its longevity, but the nature of support that has allowed Ailey to grow into a stable, globally recognized organization. Unlike many gr…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 11:24AM

Munch’s ‘The Scream’ comes to the British Museum

Exhibition in April will feature 83 artworks by the Norwegian artist

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Anastasia’s Christy Altomare and Cody Simpson Will Offer Acoustic Performance of ’Once Upon a December’ by Andrew Gans

The two actors will perform the Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty song following the January 17 performance of the Broadway musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:16AM

Robert Creighton, Santino Fontana, Lindsay Mendez, and More Join This Year's BROADWAY BELTS FOR PFF by BroadwayWorld

Hosted by the actresscomedienne Julie Halston, BROADWAY BELTS FOR PFF will hold its ninth annual fundraiser, featuring an evening of music and comedy benefitting the Pulmonary Fibrosis Found…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:12AM

BREAKING: Brian d'Arcy James Will Lead New Cast of THE FERRYMAN Beginning February 19 by BroadwayWorld

Jez Butterworth's The Ferryman - the critically-acclaimed new play recently named to an industry-leading 25 Best-Of-The-Year lists - will welcome many new cast members beginning Tuesday, Feb…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:12AM

Winners Announced For The 2018 BWW Cabaret Awards: Michael Kirk Lane's GLASS HALF FULL Wins Best Show; Jessica Vosk's BEING GREEN Takes Celebrity Show by Ashley Steves

The results are in for the seventh annual BroadwayWorld New York Cabaret Awards BroadwayWorld would like to extend congratulations to all of this year's winners and nominees in the 17 catego…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:12AM

Win Tickets to See HAMILTON in Puerto Rico With New Contest From JetBlue by BroadwayWorld

JetBlue is offering a chance to win tickets to see Hamilton in Puerto Rico, starring Lin-Manuel Miranda in the title role

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:12AM

Harry Hadden-Paton Extends in MY FAIR LADY Through July 6, Michael Halling To Play Wednesday Evenings by BroadwayWorld

Lincoln Center Theater under the direction of Andre Bishop has announced that Harry Hadden-Paton, who was nominated for the Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, and Drama League awards fo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:12AM

Rosie O'Donnell Joins THE MUSIC MAN at the Kennedy Center by BroadwayWorld

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announced today that Broadway, film, and television star Rosie O'Donnell will play Mrs. Paroo in the Broadway Center Stage production of Me…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:12AM

Rosie O'Donnell & More to Join Norm Lewis & Jessie Mueller in Kennedy Center's The Music Man by Andy Lefkowitz

Stage-and-screen favorite Rosie O'Donnell is among the newly announced lineup of stars set to lead the Kennedy Center's upcoming staging of The Music Man. O'Donnell will tak…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:12AM

Brian d’Arcy James, Shuler Hensley, Blair Brown & More Tapped for The Ferryman by Lindsey Sullivan

A slew of Broadway alums will be gathering around the Carney family table! Jez Butterworth's acclaimed play The Ferryman will welcome a number of new cast members to the company on Febru…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:12AM

My Fair Lady's Michael Halling to Play Wednesday Evening Performances as Henry Higgins; Harry Hadden-Paton Sets Exit Date by Andy Lefkowitz

Lincoln Center Theater has announced that current My Fair Lady cast member Michael Halling will play the role of Henry Higgins on Wednesday evenings beginning on February 6. The nonprofit ha…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:12AM

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Thomas Kail, Jeffrey Seller & James L. Nederlander Buy the Drama Book Shop by Andy Lefkowitz

Lin-Manuel Miranda to the rescue! The Tony-winning creator of Hamilton has announced that he has purchased New York City's iconic Drama Book Shop with Tony-winning director Thomas Kail, …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:12AM

Eve Myles and David Threlfall nominated for 2019 BBC Audio Drama Awards by Georgia Snow

Eve Myles, David Threlfall and Jasper Britton are among the actors named finalists of the 2019 BBC Audio Drama Awards. Myles is

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:12AM

‘Still excites & shocks’: MATTHEW BOURNE’S SWAN LAKE – Sadler’s Wells by Simon Parris

Iconic modern dance favourite Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake makes a welcome return in a freshly re-polished staging. Seeing at least one production by New Adventures each year has made it cle…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM
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Indecent to Release Original Broadway Cast Recording by Logan Culwell-Block

The album will preserve Lisa Gutkin and Aaron Halva's original score as performed by the 2017 Broadway cast, led by Tony-winner Katrina Lenk.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:57AM

NEWS: West End’s Les Misérables will switch to the Gielgud Theatre in July 2019 when four-month Queen’s refurbishment begins by Press Releases

While London’s Queen’s Theatre is being restored, the West End production of Les Misérables will continue in performance on Shaftesbury Avenue with plans being announced shortly for a f…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:54AM

Rosie O’Donnell Will Join Norm Lewis and Jessie Mueller in The Music Man at the Kennedy Center by Andrew Gans

The Broadway Center Stage production will also feature John Cariani, Veanne Cox, David Pittu, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:52AM

Listen: How Ariana Grande Got Jason Robert Brown to Madison Square Garden by Gordon Cox

Broadway composer Jason Robert Brown never expected to find himself performing onstage at Madison Square Garden. But he did — thanks to his pal Ariana Grande. Brown met Grande before s…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:51AM

Exeunt Recommends: January 2019 by Alice Saville

Vault, Push Festival, and more mime than you can shake an (invisible) stick at: here's Exeunt's UK-wide picks for January in theatre. The post Exeunt Recommends: January 2019 appeared first …

SOURCE: exeuntmagazine.com at 10:47AM

2019 Oscars guild awards scorecard: ‘A Star is Born’ now 8 for 8 with nominations by Paul Sheehan

“A Star is Born” maintained its perfect track record with the guild awards by reaping a bid from the Cinema Audio Society for Best Sound Mixing on Tuesday. The CAS was the eighth…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 10:46AM

Maddie Corman's Accidentally Brave to Debut Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

Tony-winning producer Daryl Roth presents the limited, world-premiere engagement at the DR2 Theatre this spring.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:45AM

Broadway’s The Ferryman Gets a New Cast by Mark A. Robinson

Broadway’s critically acclaimed new play The Ferryman is about to have an influx of new cast members. The play by Jez Butterworth that came to the Great White Way under the direction of Sa…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 10:41AM

2019 Cinema Audio Society Awards nominations: Oscar frontrunner ‘A Star is Born’ plus ‘Bohemian Rhapsody,’ ‘First Man’ … by Paul Sheehan

The Cinema Audio Society Awards nominees for Best Sound Mixing are: “Black Panther,” “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “First Man,” “A Quiet Place” and …

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 10:32AM

New year, new London casts to see by Robin Johnson

Not only are there new shows galore on the way in 2019, but there’re new casts, too – including new faces in some very familiar roles. The post New year, new London casts to see appeared…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 10:29AM

Read Reviews for Blue Ridge at Atlantic Theater Company by Olivia Clement

The Off-Broadway theatre celebrated the world-premiere opening of Abby Rosebrock's new play January 7.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:19AM

Review: Blue Ridge at curtainup.com/ by Elyse Sommer

Abby Rosebrook's play is blessed by having Marin Ireland and a stellar ensemble to portray the damaged people in her play set in a religious halfway house in Appalachia

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 10:18AM

US Supreme Court Rejects Olivia de Havilland’s Lawsuit Against Miniseries ‘Feud: Bette And Joan’ by Artsjournal1

The 102-year-old actress objected to the FX series’ portrayal of her as a gossipy hypocrite who (this was very important to de Havilland) used dirty words. A California appeals court r…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 10:18AM

Retooling Scott Joplin’s ‘Treemonisha’ For The 21st-Century by Artsjournal1

That’s the project of Toronto theatre company Volcano, which hopes to tour its adaptation — with “an entirely new story” — of Joplin’s 1911 opera to California, D…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 10:18AM

The Village Voice May Be Gone, But Its Annual Film Critics’ Poll Doesn’t Have To Be by Artsjournal1

“The [Voice] film poll was a fun and useful snapshot of the year in cinema from a healthy roster of film critics, and it’s one feature that a grieving fan desperately trying to d…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 10:18AM

Taking a cue from 'Twilight Zone,' Theatre of Terror sets anthology premiere at Loew's by David Menzies | The Jersey Journal

The "Theatre of Terror" features four short films directed by local filmmaker Tom Ryan.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 10:15AM

Light of Our Lives Ethan Hawke Moonwalked on Colbert Last Night by Hunter Harris

Ethan Hawke didn’t just stride onto the Late Show’s set Monday night to talk the Broadway revival of True West with Stephen Colbert — he moonwalked! “Wow! You are a well of hidden ta…

SOURCE: Vulture at 10:10AM

Broadway’s Ethan Hawke Remembers the First Time Sam Shepard Complimented Him by Ruthie Fierberg

Now in previews for Shepard’s True West, the Tony-nominated actor tells Colbert about the first time they met.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Adam Lambert, Josh Groban, John Legend Among Stars Lined Up for NBC's Elvis Tribute by TV News Desk

NBC has announced the lineup of performers for itsElvis All-Star Tribute, which will air on February 17 from 9-11 p.m. ETPT.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:06AM

Original Broadway Cast of INDECENT Will Release Cast Recording by BroadwayWorld

The original cast of Broadway's Indecent reunited to record the music for the Tony Award-winning production. The recording, which will be released on January 25 by Yellow Sound Label, preser…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:06AM

BWW Contest: Win Two Tickets To ALADDIN on Broadway by Bww Contests

BroadwayWorld is celebrating the new year by giving you a chance to win tickets to ALADDIN on Broadway The winner will receive two tickets to a performance of their choosing. The contest wil…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:06AM

Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of Atlantic Theater Company's BLUE RIDGE by Jennifer Broski

Atlantic Theater Company stages the world premiere production of Blue Ridge, written by Abby Rosebrock Dido of Idaho, Atlantic Launch commissionee and directed by Taibi Magar Is God Is, The …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:06AM

Nancy L. Donahue, Board Backbone by American Theatre Editors

For 4 decades this Lowell, Mass., native has stayed involved with the theatre she helped create there.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:00AM

Brian D’Arcy James, Blair Brown To Join Broadway’s ‘The Ferryman’ by Greg Evans

Broadway’s Brian d'Arcy James will join the cast of Jez Butterworth’s The Ferryman next month, leading a largely new company of replacement players in the primary adult roles beg…

SOURCE: Deadline at 10:00AM

London Production of Les Misérables Will Temporarily Switch Theatres, Then Reopen With New Version by Andrew Gans

The international hit musical will play its final performance at the Queen’s Theatre in July to allow refurbishments of the venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM

Movement director Natasha Harrison: ‘My biggest challenge was not understanding how to get into the industry’ by Giverny Masso

As she joins the latest intake for professional development scheme the Old Vic 12 in London, Natasha Harrison tells Giverny Masso about

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:00AM

‘Bohemian Rhapsody,’ ‘A Star Is Born,’ ‘Westworld’ Pick Up Cinema Audio Society Nominations by Kristopher Tapley

The Cinema Audio Society has announced nominees for excellence in sound mixing for 2018 films and television series. In the film categories, music-driven hits “Bohemian Rhapsody”…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:00AM

Another day older, and another venue! Les Miserables will move to the Gielgud Theatre for four months from July 2019

As one of the most financially successful productions in the history of the West End, it's not surprising that LES MISERABLES doesn't want to take a break, so while its current home at the Q…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 10:00AM

Brian d’Arcy James to lead new cast in ‘The Ferryman’ by Caitlin Huston

“The Ferryman” is welcoming a new cast in February, led by Brian d’Arcy James, Holley Fain and Emily Bergl. D’Arcy James, last seen on Broadway in “Hamilton,” will play Quinn Car…

SOURCE: Broadway.News Subscription at 10:00AM
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Broadway’s The Ferryman Will Welcome New Company, Including Brian d’Arcy James, Emily Bergl, Shuler Hensley, More by Andrew Gans

The new cast members will begin performances February 19 at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:59AM

Cosson’s: How this industry-focused drama school is making its mark with affordable training by Promoted Content

Founded in 2016, Cosson’s School of Performing Arts has already made a name for itself, combining top-quality training with easy access to

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:57AM

Go Inside the Opening Night of Abby Rosebrock's Blue Ridge Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The world premiere, directed by Taibi Magar, opened at the Atlantic Theater Company January 7.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:56AM

Danny Burstein and Christian Dante White Begin Performances in Broadway’s My Fair Lady by Ruthie Fierberg

The actors start as Alfred P. Doolittle and Freddy Eynsford-Hill, respectively, January 8.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

Latinx Theatre for Young Audiences by Ramón Esquivel

By Ramón Esquivel. Ramón Esquivel looks at the recent history of Latinx theatre for young audiences, who is creating the work, and how the sector can grow.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 09:46AM

Quiz: High School Musical by Christa Skiles

How well do you know these Broadway shows set in high school? The post Quiz: High School Musical appeared first on Dramatics Magazine Online.

SOURCE: Dramatics Magazine at 09:42AM

Bradley Cooper goes Gaga for Sam Elliott by Ap, Ap, Ap

Sam Elliott gets a group hug from Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga after putting handprints in cement at Hollywood Chinese Theatre. (Jan. 8)        

SOURCE: USA Today at 09:38AM

GRACE NOTES: Tuesday, January 8, 2019 by Susan Grace

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Beth Leavel on The Prom and More by Victoria Myers

In the new musical The Prom, Tony winner Beth Leavel plays the character of a Tony winning Broadway actress. This is not the first time that Beth has portrayed a satirical theatre diva; her …

SOURCE: The Interval at 09:36AM

Off-Broadway Review: “Blue Ridge” at Atlantic Theater Company’s Linda Gross Theater by David Roberts

Abby Rosebrock introduces an interesting mélange of broken characters in her new play “Blue Ridge” currently running at Atlantic Theater Company’s Linda Gross Theater. She drops these…

SOURCE: Theatre Reviews Limited at 09:33AM

Lin-Manuel: We’re buying The Drama Book Shop. Actors Equity: Strike! #Stageworthy News of the Week by New York Theater

Lin-Manuel Miranda, director Thomas Kail, theater owner James L. Nederlander, and producer Jeffrey Seller are saving the Drama Book Shop — by buying it, according to an announcement th…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 09:25AM

Cornelia Street Café, A Hub Of Greenwich Village’s Artistic Ferment, Shuts Down by Artsjournal1

For almost 42 years, the café’s basement performance space had offered a stage and support for jazz, theatre, and other offbeat and experimental artists, from the Afro-Latin Jazz Orch…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 09:12AM

1,700-Year-Old Roman Busts Uncovered By Rain by Artsjournal1

After several dry winters in Israel, the earth in the old Roman cemetery in Beit She’an, near the Sea of Galilee, was dusty and loose. So this year’s rains washed some of that ea…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 09:12AM

Female Scene Shop Worker At Guthrie Theater Alleges Discrimination, But Two Investigations Disagree by Artsjournal1

After being passed over for a promotion, Molly Diers resigned from the theater last January, alleging gender discrimination and a hostile work environment. Now both a union-management arbitr…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 09:12AM

The Blackburn Twins: Tap Dancing Brothers by Trav S.D.

Born this day in 1925 Ramon and Royce Perez Blackburn: the Blackburn Twins. I see many partial biographies of this interesting team of tap dancing twin brothers on the internet; you are read…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:12AM

Les Miserables to transfer to Gielgud while current West End home undergoes renovation by Giverny Masso

Les Miserables is to transfer to the Gielgud Theatre for a four-month season while the Queen’s Theatre, its current West End home,

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:04AM

VIDEO: Susan Boyle Returns to AMERICA'S GOT TALENT and Gets Golden Buzzer by BroadwayWorld

Susan Boyle made a splash in 2009 when she appeared on Britain's Got Talent, wowing audiences with her rendition of I Dreamed A Dream from Les Miserables. Now, Boyle has returned to the 'Got…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:04AM

BWW's On This Day - January 8, 2019

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on January 8 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:04AM

‘It’s an angry cry for change’: Actress Gemma Barnett stars in Lola as part of the Vaults Festival by Emma Clarendon

Actress Gemma Barnett spoke to LLLC’s Emma Clarendon about starring in Papercut Theatre’s production of Hannah Nixon’s play Lola at The Vaults Festival.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM
Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Poll: See How Your Favorite Musicals Stack Up In The Theatre Nerds Community by Kailey Hansen

The post Poll: See How Your Favorite Musicals Stack Up In The Theatre Nerds Community appeared first on Theatre Nerds.

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‘Indecent’ will release original Broadway cast album by Caitlin Huston

“Indecent” is releasing a cast recording later this month featuring its original Broadway cast. The 22-track recording, which will be released on Jan. 25 by Yellow Sound Label, includes …

SOURCE: Broadway.News Subscription at 08:37AM

Quasimodo's comeback: Victor Hugo musical returns for second stab at UK by Chris Wiegand

It is a stage sensation in France – not to mention Kazakhstan and Korea – but Notre Dame de Paris was panned by critics when it first hit London. Now it’s back, in the original FrenchE…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:36AM

The British Museum Thought This Was An Ancient Sumerian Vase. Turns Out It Was A Deadly Weapon by Artsjournal1

After years of displaying this 4,400-year-old object face-down, thinking it was a vessel for flowers, curators realized that was actually a vessel of grievous bodily harm: the head of a mace…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 08:12AM

Harpsichordist Blandine Verlet Dead At 76 by Artsjournal1

Regarded as one of the best harpsichordists of her generation, with a repertoire covering four centuries, from William Byrd through Francis Poulenc, Verlet was especially known for her perfo…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 08:12AM

A Quarter Of Young Adults In UK Never Go To Theatre: Study by Artsjournal1

“A study of 2,000 18-to-30-year-olds found that 24% of respondents said they never attend theatre performances, with this figure higher among men than women.” (On the other hand,…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 08:12AM

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Thomas Kail, and More Purchase Drama Book Shop by Mark Peikert

The theatrical institution, long-beloved by Miranda, has been saved from permanent closure.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:07AM

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Thomas Kail, and More Hamilton Colleagues Purchase Drama Book Shop by Mark Peikert

The theatrical institution, long-beloved by Miranda, has been saved from permanent closure.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:07AM

Scam alert: how to spot the online ‘castings’ too good to be true by John Byrne

Offer of a film role out of the blue? Skype ‘audition’ making uncomfortable requests? Actors are too often targeted by online scammers

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:00AM
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Les Misérables announces dates for West End move by Robin Johnson

Plans and dates for the West End theatre switch of Les Misérables - the world's longest-running musical - have been confirmed. The post Les Misérables announces dates for West End move app…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 07:55AM

Lin-Manuel Miranda and HAMILTON Team Are the New Owners of The Drama Book Shop by Stephanie Wild

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, the historic Drama Book Shop, located just steps from the heart of Times Square, will leave its 40th Street home because of recent rent escalations.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:54AM

Pinters Five and Six, Harold Pinter Theatre review - superlatively acted esoterica by Matt Wolf

The Pinter season gallops into the home stretch, with Rupert Graves and Jane Horrocks leading the chargeThe scintillating, commercially bold season of Pinter one-acts at the theatre bearing …

SOURCE: theartsdesk.com at 07:54AM

Lin-Manuel Miranda and Friends Purchase Drama Book Shop by Michael Paulson

After the bookstore announced it was being forced from its home by rising rents, Mr. Miranda teamed up with “Hamilton” associates and the city on a rescue plan.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 07:54AM

The Broadway Boys: Mr. January 2019 by JK

This month, we congratulate Taylor Trensch on a job well done as he nears the end of his acclaimed run as the title character in Dear Evan Hansen. We are betting he's pretty tuckered out aft…

SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:48AM

Under the Radar Review: Ink. Illuminating visual art through performance and personal history by New York Theater

In “Ink: A Piece for Museums,’ which ran for two days at the Metropolitan Museum of Art as part of the Public Theater’s Under the Radar Festival, the musician-storyteller duo of James …

SOURCE: New York Theater at 07:43AM

Paradise review – Sara Kestelman is superb in sunset drama by Michael Billington

Hampstead Downstairs, LondonDusty Hughes’s play about two mischief-making seniors living in a retirement home is stoic about ageingGiven that nearly a fifth of the UK population is aged 65…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:36AM

Lin-Manuel Miranda and Friends Purchase Drama Book Shop by Michael Paulson

Mr. Miranda and three of his “Hamilton” collaborators have purchased the Drama Book Shop, a century-old theater district purveyor of scripts, sheet music and other stage-related reading …

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 07:23AM

Fay Lomas wins inaugural Peter Hall fellowship at Kingston’s Rose Theatre by Matthew Hemley

Theatre director Fay Lomas has won the inaugural Peter Hall Emerging Artist Fellowship at the Rose Theatre in Kingston. She will work

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:05AM

Almanac: E.M. Cioran on the ironies of history by Terry Teachout

“History is irony on the move, the Mind’s jeer down through men and events. Today this belief triumphs; tomorrow, vanquished, it will be dismissed and replaced: those who accepted i…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:00AM

‘Themes as relevant now as when the plays were written’: PINTER FIVE & SIX – West End by Anne Cox

There are no balloons or party poppers but a good time is guaranteed with Party Time and Celebration, a standout Pinter Six from the consistently strong Pinter at the Pinter season in London…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM
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Royal Court reduces in-house productions in light of ‘challenging’ cash flow issues by Matthew Hemley

London’s Royal Court Theatre has reduced its core in-house programming by around a quarter, as its latest trustees report highlights “challenging” cash

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:48AM

Wake Up With BWW 1/8: CHOIR BOY Officially Opens, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top stories Choir Boy officially opens, and more

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:48AM

Idina Menzel Will Headline The Theatre Under The Stars 50th Anniversary Season Gala In March by BroadwayWorld

Tony Award -winning icon of stage and screen, Idina Menzel, will headline Theatre Under The Stars TUTS 50th Anniversary Season Gala at The Post Oak Hotel on Saturday, March 23 at 630pm.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:48AM

PHOTOS: Kimberley Nixon prepares to become an internet sensation with Original Death Rabbit by Featured Content

Jermyn Street Theatre's 2019 PORTRAIT season opens this month with the stage premiere of Rose Heiney's one-woman play for our internet age, Original Death Rabbit. Less than a week until tele…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:47AM

Theatre Royal Drury Lane seats find new homes in theatres around the UK by Giverny Masso

Seats from the auditorium of London’s Theatre Royal Drury Lane have been donated to three regional theatres. The West End venue has

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:46AM

Watch: The brand new trailer for Jesus Christ Superstar at the Barbican Theatre

Open Air Theatre Regent’s Park’s awesome staging of Jesus Christ Superstar was a sell-out in 2016 and 2017. Now the iconic musical (Pope Francis is a fan) is on its way back, transferrin…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 06:30AM

Paradise review at Hampstead Theatre, London – ‘a meandering comedy’ by Rosemary Waugh

Elite Homes is the current residence of Roddy Meakin (Geoffrey Freshwater) and Amanda Goose (Sara Kestelman), two retirees who enjoy a cheeky

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:12AM

“The Ride Down Mt. Morgan” at NCPA, Beijing by Blouin Artinfo

Tony Award Winner, “The Ride Down Mt. Morgan” has been adapted to a Chinese play that runs at Beijing’s NCPA from January 23-27, 2019.As his car break downs on the slopes of Mt. Morgan…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 06:09AM

under the Radr Report at curtainup.com/ by Jacob Horn

We sample 2 plays from the festival . .

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 06:03AM
Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Top 5 theatre shows to see this week (January 7-11) by Natasha Tripney

Time Is Love – Finborough Theatre, London The Finborough kicks off its year with Che Walker’s Time Is Love, starring and featuring music

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:30AM

London International Mime Festival – showcasing visual theatre on the capital’s stages by Jo Caird

For more than four decades, the London International Mime Festival has welcomed performers from all over the globe, but this year it

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:30AM

Acting coach Daniel-John Williams: ‘We have everything an actor needs in the North’ by John Byrne

How did you start off in theatre? When I was eight years old, I loved making people laugh. I turned that ‘classroom

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‘The cast is electric’: TIME IS LOVE / TIEMPO ES AMORE – Finborough Theatre by Laura Kressly

By the last ten minutes, the energy of the language and the characters’ burning need for meaningful relationships in Time is Love has set the place alight.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:00AM

Actor Helen Goldwyn: ‘Make your mark – don’t assume people can see how hard you’re working’ by John Byrne

My first adult, professional job was when I was 19. I was assistant stage manager and understudy for all three women in

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The Green Room: How do you keep a show fresh during a long run? by Jon Dryden Taylor

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

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Gauguin. Spirituality and Max Hollein by Artsjournal1

Most Paul Gauguin exhibitions show him off as a sensualist who abandoned his family in France to canoodle with young Tahitian girls. So it was refreshing to see Gauguin: A Spiritual Journey…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 04:54AM

'Shoplifters' isn't about Indictment: Hirokazu Kore-eda by Blouin Artinfo

Director Hirokazu Kore-eda spoke to Gavin J. Blair of the Hollywood Reporter and spoke about the controversy that’s been ongoing about his shortlisted blockbuster.In the interview, Kore-ed…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 04:44AM

“Nine Nights at Trafalgar Studios” at National Theatre, London by Blouin Artinfo

Natasha Gordon’s powerful family drama “Nine Nights at Trafalgar Studios” will run at London’s National Theatre through February 23, 2019.According to London Box Office, with Gloria,…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 04:26AM

The 2019 Broadway Spring Preview by Gerard Raymond

With Glenda Jackson, Nathan Lane, Laurie Metcalf, John Lithgow, and Annette Bening among the names adorning marquees, the lights of Broadway will certainly be shining bright this spring. The…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 04:14AM

Sydney Festival director Wesley Enoch: ‘Brexit has tainted the UK with xenophobia and isolationism’ by Nick Awde

In his three years as Sydney Festival director, Wesley Enoch has opened the flagship Australian arts festival to a range of diverse

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 04:00AM

Jason Robert Brown by Variety

The Broadway composer on writing for Ariana Grande -- and for himself.

SOURCE: stagecraft.libsyn.com at 04:00AM
Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Aspects of Love star Madalena Alberto: ‘The world is changing – the same stories can be told in new ways’ by Matthew Hemley

Currently in Aspects of Love at Southwark Playhouse, Madalena Alberto discusses her sadness over Brexit, how the Time’s Up movement affected her

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 03:00AM

Competition: Win tickets to Rhum and Clay’s The War of the Worlds at New Diorama by The Stage

“No-one would have believed in the early years of the twentieth century that this world was being watched…”  But they did believe.

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Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Leif Ove Andsnes at Carnegie Hall, New York by Blouin Artinfo

Acclaimed pianist Leif Ove Andsnes will be in concert at New York’s Carnegie Hall on January 24, 2019.The program will comprise Schumann’s “Three Romances, Op. 28,” Janaček’s “O…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 02:34AM

Top Picks for the 2019 Sydney Festival by Arts Review

Transforming the city with a bold cultural celebration based on critical ideas and cutting-edge art and performance, the 2019 Sydney Festival returns to many favourite destinations across …

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 02:13AM

Paul Clayton: Actors’ working conditions often no better than pittance paid by Paul Clayton

They’ll send a car. Four words guaranteed to give an actor a feeling of warmth, success and importance. That joy is often

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM

Stage manager Katie Jackson: Theatre technology is taking over, but we still need the human touch by Katie Jackson

As a deputy stage manager, my primary responsibility during the running of a show is calling all the technical elements. So, in

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM

0600: The Six Presenters by MusicalTalk

Episode 600: The Six Presenters.   It’s very rarely we get so many presenters in one place - but in the summer of 2018 - we managed it! In this episode there two different conversations s…

SOURCE: musicaltalk.libsyn.com at 02:00AM
Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Welcome to the Theater! The Broadway Debuts of Choir Boy by JK

Today, we celebrate 7 new Broadway debuts from the first new show of 2019, Choir Boy.Congratulations to everyone making their dreams come true! Here's to great reviews, a terrific run, and m…

SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 01:24AM

Tarell Alvin McCraney's Powerful Drama Choir Boy Sings Out on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

The 2013 drama Choir Boy by Oscar winner Tarell Alvin McCraney (Moonlight) opens at Broadway's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on January 8, 2019. Trip Cullman (Lobby Hero) directs the p…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:18AM

Danny Burstein & Christian Dante White Join My Fair Lady on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Talented Broadway alums Danny Burstein and Christian Dante step into the acclaimed Broadway revival of Lerner & Loewe's My Fair Lady on January 8. They take over the roles of Alfred …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:18AM

A Student-Driven Success: The Canterbury Tales by Lindsay Price

Great characters, lots of humour, strong ensemble work and a lively adaptation of a classic collection. Lindsay Price’s The Canterbury Tales is all that – and so much more. Chauc…

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AM

Star vs The Forces of Evil Stars Reveal What's Magical To Them

Star vs The Forces of Evil Stars Reveal What's Magical To ThemClimb aboard the Young Hollywood Bus with is in San Diego as we sit down for a chat with the stars of Disney Channel animated se…

SOURCE: younghollywood.com at 01:00AM
Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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JK Rowling Criticizes Jeremy Corbyn for his Brexit Stand by Blouin Artinfo

JK Rowling, author of “Harry Potter,” has posted 16-post “festive thread” on her Twitter account mocking labor leader Jeremy Corbyn for his stand on Brexit calling him “Saint Jerem…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 12:48AM

Actor Chow Yun-fat to donate £570 m to Charity by Blouin Artinfo

Chow Yun-fat, star of “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” said he will give away £570m fortune to charity. The Hong Kong actor, famous for his modesty, has pledged to donate his fortune of…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 12:46AM

Santino Fontana To Talk TOOTSIE, Rodgers & Hart, and More In Conversation At Ripley-Grier Studios by BroadwayWorld

Santino Fontana, star of the eagerly anticipated new Broadway musicalTootsieand creator and cast member of the upcoming Lyrics amp Lyricists eventWe'll Have Manhattan Rodgers amp Hart in New…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:18AM

Blue Ridge at the Linda Gross Theater, New York — a punitive society in microcosm

A halfway house full of misfits is the setting for Abby Rosebrock’s new play

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Lady Gaga has 'rager' after the Golden Globes, downing Fruity Pebbles cereal in bed by Usa Today, Bryan Alexander, Usa Today

Football stars go to Disneyland after winning the Super Bowl. Lady Gaga had Fruity Pebbles in bed after winning a Golden Globe.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 12:00AM

Hear How Tony and Pulitzer Prize Winners Do It - The Guggenheim's Works & Process series gives audiences insight into the creative process

The Guggenheim's Works & Process series gives audiences insight into the creative process---The Guggenheim Museum is world-renowned for its visual art installations, but did you know it …

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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at New York City Center with Choreographers Wayne McGregor, Jessica Lang, and Ronald K. Brown by The Dance Enthusiast

In Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at New York City Center with Choreographers Wayne McGregor, Jessica Lang, and Ronald K. Brown, "Powerful, sensual, commanding and free, the dancers of …

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 12:00AM

IMPRESSIONS: The Bang Group's "Nut/Cracked" at The Flea Theater by The Dance Enthusiast

In IMPRESSIONS: The Bang Group's "Nut/Cracked" at The Flea Theater: "A mixed bag by design, the production hits the mark when the dance and comedic elements are in harmony." Nadia Khayralla…

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 12:00AM

Tarell Alvin McCraney’s Choir Boy Opens on Broadway by Olivia Clement

The play with music, from the acclaimed Oscar-winning Moonlight writer, opens at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre January 8.

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