Friday, March 8, 2019 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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Melbourne Cabaret Festival announces 2019 Ambassadors by Arts Review

Melbourne Cabaret Festival has announced that leading cabaret performers Sally Bourne and Drew Downing have been appointed Ambassadors for the Festival’s 10th anniversary year. “We have …

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 11:53PM

Broadway Previews for Taylor Mac's Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus Delayed Until March 11 by Andrew Gans

The March 9 previews for the world premiere, starring Nathan Lane, have been canceled.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:30PM

Sea Wall/A Life by Victor Gluck, Editor-In-Chief

Both plays deal with young husbands who are coping with new fatherhood as well as their new responsibilities and their relationships with the dominant male figures in their lives. In Stephen…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 11:27PM

GARY: A SEQUEL TO TITUS ANDRONICUS Postpones First Two Broadway Previews by BroadwayWorld

It was announced tonight that the first two preview performances of Gary A Sequel to Titus Andronicus - tomorrow, Saturday, March 9, at 2 amp 8 PM, at The Booth Theatre - have been postponed.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:10PM
Friday, March 8, 2019 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Kinky Boot’s Corey Mach and Louie by Told By Corey Mach

"My boyfriend and I had been thinking about getting a dog for a while. We both were obsessed with dogs when we first met. We would send each other countless Instagram posts of dogs and then …

SOURCE: www.petsofbroadway.org at 08:35PM

“Fiorello!” Blooms to a Lively Beat, at 42nd Street Moon, S.F. by Cynthia Lopez

Director Altree Piemme Melds History, Politics, Music by Cynthia K. Lopez Fiorello H. LaGuardia, 99th Mayor of New York, known as “the little flower,” was no shrinking violet. A tireless…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 08:02PM
Friday, March 8, 2019 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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My Fair Lady by Barry Gordin

5 Reasons Why My Fair Lady is Worth a Second Visit By: Iris Wiener March 8, 2019: How can you improve upon a stellar musical that was nominated for ten Tony awards (of which it won on…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 07:56PM

Film Review: A Pair of “Suspirias” Square off at The Brattle Theater by Peg Aloi

Luca Guadagnino's Suspiria is a landscape of the shadowy feminine, steeped in ancient magic, willful evil, and the cyclical round-de-lay of death and rebirth. The post Film Review: A Pair of…

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 07:02PM

SoCal theater listings, March 10-17: ‘The Wolves’ at Echo Theater Company and more by Matt Cooper

Capsule reviews are by Charles McNulty (C.M.), Philip Brandes (P.B.), F. Kathleen Foley (F.K.F.), Margaret Gray (M.G.) and Daryl H. Miller (D.H.M.). Openings Fan-Favorite One Act Plays Selec…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 07:00PM

Mean Girls' Ashley Park on Feeling 'Punk'd,' Dancing in Stilettos and Saying Goodbye to Gretchen Wieners by Broadway.com

In the corporate world, employees leaving a job are often asked to sit through an exit interview with HR about their time at the company. That concept doesn’t exist for Broadway performers…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:00PM
Friday, March 8, 2019 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard get real about married life: 'This isn't a special fairytale' by Usa Today, Hannah Yasharoff, Usa Today

Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard are frequently lauded for being #CoupleGoals, but the famous duo opened up about the work they put into their relationship.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 06:45PM

Is Satire Possible In The Age Of Trump? by Artsjournal

How can satire be heard in a climate like this? By becoming louder and crasser. Subtle jabs are increasingly replaced by sledgehammer blows, clever insinuations by clumsy insults. Couple tha…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 06:03PM
Friday, March 8, 2019 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Writers Theatre Announces 2019-20 Season by American Theatre Editors

The Chicago theatre will program a Manual Cinema play about death and a new adaptation of 'A Doll's House.'

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:55PM

“Transfers” Sensitively Spotlights Education Inequality, at Crowded Fire, S.F. by Jennifer Charron

Lucy Thurber Exposes Elite College’s Idea of “Inclusion” by Jennifer Ann Charron                                                    …

SOURCE: Theatrius at 05:51PM

The Broadway.com Show: Annnette Bening, Tracy Letts and More on the Constant Relevance of Arthur Miller's All My Sons by Broadway.com

Annette Bening, Tracy Letts, Benjamin Walker and more on why it's the perfect time to bring Arthur Miller's All My Sons back to Broadway.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:47PM

The Broadway.com Show: Annette Bening, Tracy Letts and More on the Constant Relevance of Arthur Miller's All My Sons by Broadway.com

Annette Bening, Tracy Letts, Benjamin Walker and more on why it's the perfect time to bring Arthur Miller's All My Sons back to Broadway.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:47PM

Women in the Arts & Media Coalition Announces Collaboration Awards by American Theatre Editors

The biennial awards recognize female-led collaborations in theatre and film.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:39PM

Robert O’Hara, Leigh Silverman, More to Discuss 'The State of the Play' at Signature Theatre Company by Olivia Clement

Tony nominee Lucas Hnath and Playwrights Realm Associate Artistic Director Alexis Williams will also be a part of the free panel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:38PM

New Orleans Mardi Gras Blackface Tradition Under Fire by Artsjournal

Modern-day Zulu Club members defend their practice by saying they are honoring the original group who were poking fun at the white actors. And there is a lot to like with this defense if yo…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 05:34PM

Review: Indecent. Paula Vogel’s play is incandescent at Baltimore Center Stage by Jayne Blanchard

“This play changed my life,” proclaims shtetl tailor-turned-stage-manager Lemml (Ben Cherry) in Paula Vogel’s incandescent Indecent, and as you look up in wonder at the candle and stag…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 05:33PM

Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Noah J. Ricketts of Frozen by Broadway.com

Noah J. Ricketts stops by Broadway.com HQ to chat about playing Kristoff in Frozen and more with Beth Stevens.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:32PM

Syracuse Stage Will Present World Premiere Directed by Taye Diggs by American Theatre Editors

He will direct "Thoughts of a Colored Man" by Keenan Scott for the theatre's 2019-20 season.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:31PM

Check Out This Number From The Big Bang Theory: A Pop-Rock Musical Parody by Nathan Skethway

The new musical opened at Off-Broadway's Jerry Orbach Theater March 7.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:31PM

A Firm Argument Against Meritocracy by Artsjournal

Although widely held, the belief that merit rather than luck determines success or failure in the world is demonstrably false. This is not least because merit itself is, in large part, the r…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 05:02PM
Friday, March 8, 2019 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Richard Gallegos joins Fountain Theatre team as Development and Outreach Coordinator by Fountaintheatre

by Richard Gallegos Hello Fountain Theatre family! I am Richard Gallegos and I’m thrilled to announce that I am the new Development and Outreach Coordinator at The Fountain. My background:…

SOURCE: intimateexcellent.wpcomstaging.com at 04:55PM

Richard Gallegos joins Fountain Theatre team as Development and Outreach Coordinator by Fountaintheatre

by Richard Gallegos Hello Fountain Theatre family! I am Richard Gallegos and I’m thrilled to announce that I am the new Development and Outreach Coordinator at The Fountain. My background:…

SOURCE: intimateexcellent.wordpress.com at 04:55PM

Northlight Theatre to Feature Lauren Gunderson World Premiere by American Theatre Editors

The Illinois theatre will produce Gunderson's Jane Austen-inspired play, plus a new psychological thriller by Steven Dietz.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:54PM

Marilyn Maye: Always From the Heart: A Photo Story by Maryann Lopinto by Maryann Lopinto

Award winning cabaret/theater photographer, Maryann Lopinto, graciously provided us with exclusive images from Marilyn Maye’s amazing Valentine’s Day performance at The Iridium last mont…

SOURCE: NiteLifeExchange at 04:52PM

Steppenwolf Breaks Ground on New Home by American Theatre Editors

The new Chicago building will contain an in-the-round performance space and will be next door to the theatre's current home.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:52PM

Lucie Arnaz Will Make Feinstein’s/54 Below Solo Debut in July by Adam Hetrick

Arnaz will take audiences through her stage career with I Got the Job!

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:44PM

To Kill a Mockingbird’s Gbenga Akinnagbe on Surviving His ‘Dark’ Childhood, Dreaming of Becoming an Olympian & More by Ryan Gilbert

Gbenga Akinnagbe (Photos: Caitlin McNaney for Broadway.com)Jeff Daniels & Gbenga Akinnagbe in To Kill a Mockingbird (Photo by Julieta Cervantes)Though he’s best known for his role as t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:40PM

Glory in the Highest: A Review of Dutch Masters at Jackalope Theatre by Kevin Greene

This breathless Midwest premiere written by Greg Keller and directed by Wardell Julius Clark is a definitive work from the ascendant theater company.

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 04:30PM

Study: Pop Song Lyrics Are More Violent Than Hip Hop by Artsjournal

Their most striking finding: The best-selling pop songs almost uniformly contain violent imagery. Amazingly, 99.5 percent of the pop hits they analyzed (198 in total) referred to violent act…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 04:30PM

BE MORE CHILL's Katlyn Carlson Is Taking Over Instagram For Opening Night! by Linnae Medeiros

C'mon c'mon, we're getting an upgrade this weekend because Be More Chill's Katlyn Carlson is taking over BroadwayWorld's Instagram Story for the show's opening night this Sunday, March 10 So…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:28PM

Ladies Unite! How Broadway Is Celebrating International Women's Day by BroadwayWorld

Below, check out inspiring messages from many of the companies of many Broadway shows and find out how they are celebrating the big day

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:10PM

Exclusive: Hear the missing 'Mary Poppins Returns' song 'The Anthropomorphic Zoo' by Usa Today, Bryan Alexander, Usa Today

'The Anthropomorphic Zoo' from 'Mary Poppins Returns' makes its debut at usatoday.com. The song was cut from the Emily Blunt musical for time.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 04:09PM

A Canadian playwright's story of family and loss finds a home at the Old Globe with U.S. premiere of 'Life After' by James Hebert

“Sometimes people leave you / Halfway through the wood.” – “No One is Alone,” from “Into the Woods” In the fall of 1986, the musical “Into the Woods” had its world premiere…

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 04:05PM

20 Musical Theatre Songs Written by Women for Women on Broadway

Happy International Women’s Day!

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 04:04PM

In The UK Translated Fiction Outsells English Fiction. It’s All About Collaboration by Artsjournal

Of course, translating isn’t only the business of people who get paid to do it. Around 300 languages are used daily in London, and New York may be home to as many as 800, according to the …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 04:01PM
Friday, March 8, 2019 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Celebrate the Season with the 2019 Broadway.com Spring Preview, Hosted by Laura Benanti by Broadway.com

The spring season has sprung on Broadway with an abundance of new productions. To help get a handle on what's to come, Broadway.com presents our 2019 Spring Preview, hosted by Tony winner…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:50PM

BWW Interview: Kate Baldwin Talks the Hard Work Behind Finding the SUPERHERO in All of Us by Julie Musbach

Fresh from the hat shop of Hello, Dolly, Kate Baldwin is currently starring in the world premiere musical Superhero. She took a moment to chat with BroadwayWorld about the journey of bringin…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:41PM

2019 Broadway.com Spring Preview: Be More Chill's Joe Iconis by Broadway.com

Learn more about new musical Be More Chill with prolific composer/lyricist Joe Iconis.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:38PM

Photo Flash: Forget Being Chill, BE MORE CHILL Releases New Photos! by BroadwayWorld

Be More Chill, now playing at Lyceum Theatre on Broadway, officially opens this Sunday evening, March 10 at 630PM. We've got brand new photos of the exciting new show, check them out below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:38PM

Aretha Franklin Biopic Starring Jennifer Hudson Set for a 2020 Release by TV News Desk

Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures has dated the Aretha FranklinbiopicRespectfor Aug. 14, 2020, according to Deadline.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:37PM

Millennial Mash-up: ‘Actually, We’re F**cked’ by Matthew Wexler

Matt Williams' new play follows four millennials as they debate controversial topics until one of them drops a bomb that will challenge their belief systems. The post Millennial Mash-up: ‘…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 03:35PM

Steven Pinker Enthuses About Humanity’s Progress. So Why Do So Many People Hate Him? by Artsjournal

The dismissive term “Pinkering” has been coined to describe applying a too-sunny gloss to world events. A cartoon strip published in Current Affairs shows a crazed-looking Pinker star…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 03:29PM

Odds & Ends: Julie Andrews Will Receive Venice Film Festival Career Achievement Award & More by Broadway.com

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed today. Julie Andrews Will Receive Venice Film Festival Career Achievement Award Hats off to Tony-nominated stage star and Oscar-winnin…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:18PM

Jennifer Hudson-Led Aretha Franklin Biopic, Directed by Liesl Tommy, Sets 2020 Release Date by Ryan McPhee

Hudson, who appeared on Broadway in the revival of The Color Purple, will play the Grammy-winning Queen of Soul.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:17PM

2019 Broadway.com Spring Preview Special Starring Laura Benanti by Broadway.com

Broadway.com presents our 2019 Spring Preview, hosted by Tony winner Laura Benanti and brought to you by Masterpass™.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:16PM

Cruel Intentions: The '90s Musical Cast Album Out Now by Logan Culwell-Block

The 2017 Off-Broadway cast, including Carrie St. Louis, Alex Boniello, and Constantine Rousouli, recorded the cast album last summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:16PM

Nevertheless She Persisted (And She Sings) by American Theatre Editors

Chelsea Clinton’s characters leap from page to stage in the world premiere of 'She Persisted, the Musical' at the Bay Area Children’s Theatre.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:12PM

Critic’s Pick: Review: ‘Five Easy Pieces,’ an Unnerving Alliance of Children and Art by Jesse Green

Milo Rau, called “the world’s most controversial director,” asks a cast of young people to relate the story of a notorious Belgian pedophile.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 03:12PM

Pianist Beatrice Rana Makes Her New York Recital Debut at Zankel Hall by Gail Wein

Rana's March 12 program includes works by Chopin, Ravel, and Stravinsky.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:09PM

NEWS: Layton Williams will continue in Everybody’s Talking About Jamie as West End run is extended by Press Releases

The producers of Everybody’s Talking About Jamie have opened a new booking period up to Saturday 25 January 2020. Entertaining audiences at London’s Apollo Theatre since November 2017, t…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 03:07PM

Review: ‘Confection’ by Third Rail Project at the Folger Shakespeare Library by Jennifer Georgia

Note before you begin: Confection is a unique, multimedia, multisensory, ambulatory, audience-interactive, site-specific theatrical experience — “a rollicking rumination on teeny-tiny d…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 03:07PM

BC/EFA's EASTER BONNET COMPETITION Set for April 22 & 23, Fundraising Begins Tonight by BroadwayWorld

Starting tonight, theatre lobbies across the country will be filled with casts, crew members and volunteers fundraising with iconic redbuckets in hand, culminating in the 33rd Annual Easter …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:06PM

Watch Tony Winner Ruben Santiago-Hudson in Selection From Music-Filled Solo Show Lackawanna Blues by Andrew Gans

The production is currently in previews at the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:04PM

That Caravaggio Found In The Attic Is Being Handled With Unusual Honesty by Artsjournal1

There has been plenty of disagreement about whether the painting of Judith beheading Holofernes that turned up in Toulouse in 2016 is an original Caravaggio or a copy. But the people selling…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 03:03PM
Friday, March 8, 2019 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Off-Broadway Review: National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene’s “Fiddler on the Roof” at Stage 42 by David Roberts and Joseph Verlezza

Tradition. Culture. Politics. Love. Tevye grapples with these four and more in National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene’s “Fiddler on the Roof” currently running at Stage 42.

SOURCE: Theatre Reviews Limited at 02:58PM

Was Betroffenheit just lightning in a bottle? Revisor proves it wasn’t by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

In latest collaboration, Crystal Pite and Jonathon Young reimagine Nikolai Gogol’s mid-19th-century play The Government Inspector.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 02:56PM

Spring Preview: For Be More Chill's Joe Iconis, the (Nerd) Future Is Now by Beth Stevens

The new musical Be More Chill examines what happens when an ordinary high schooler ingests a super computer pill (or SQUIP, Super Quantum Unit Intel Processor) that transforms him from dork …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:54PM

Review: Oscar Wilde, the David Hare way, in 'Judas Kiss' at Boston Court Pasadena by F. Kathleen Foley

An intellectual’s intellectual, playwright David Hare specializes in a kind of theatrical exegesis, exploring the philosophical motivations behind immensely complicated characters. No exce…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 02:50PM

Michael R. Jackson’s A Strange Loop Finds Its Off-Broadway Cast by Olivia Clement

The new musical, a look at the innermost thoughts of a queer, Black musical theatre writer, will have its world premiere at Playwrights Horizons.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:43PM

RUSSIA’S ANNA KARENINA MUSICAL TO BE SHOWN IN U.S. AND UK CINEMAS by Robert Shuman

(Alexandra Guzeva’s article appeared in Russia Beyond the Headlines, 3 /4.) People living in America and the UK will be able to watch Russia’s best-selling musical, Anna Karenina, staged…

SOURCE: stagevoices.com at 02:37PM

Katharine McPhee and Her Waitress Co-Stars Sing Special Rendition of ‘A Soft Place to Land’ for International Women's Day by Ryan McPhee

The Sara Bareilles musical officially opened in London's West End March 7.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:35PM

Swiggin’ Sisters: ‘Chick Flick the Musical’ by Matthew Wexler

Playwright and composer Suzy Conn pays tribute to chick flicks as four best friends gather to drink, divulge and dive into some of their favorite rom-coms. The post Swiggin’ Sisters: ‘Ch…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 02:33PM

Study: The Key To Successful Small Talk by Artsjournal

The key to making the most out of small talk, according to Harvard researchers, is to simply ask the other person follow-up questions. In a series of experiments, researchers analyzed more t…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 02:28PM

Drury Lane’s ‘You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown’ Begins March 7 by Michael J. Roberts

Drury Lane Theatre for Young Audiences presents You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, based on the [...] The post Drury Lane’s ‘You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown’ Begins March 7 appear…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 02:11PM

BWW TV: Ready for Your Upgrade? Watch Highlights from BE MORE CHILL on Broadway! by BroadwayWorld TV

On Sunday night, March 10, 2019, Be More Chill will officially open at Broadway'sLyceum Theatre. Check out highlights of the cast in actionbelow

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:11PM

Peabody Essex Museum Names New Director by Artsjournal1

“After a five-month search, the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem has hired Brian Kennedy as its new director and CEO. Kennedy, now 57 years old, was born in Dublin and has worked for museums …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 02:04PM

Mars Attracts: Spaceman by Jk Clarke

        In Space, everyone can hear Molly scream.     by JK Clarke   Society’s fascination with outer space is well documented, and has been since long before the first rocket ship …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 02:03PM

Dado Does Dada: A Review of The Ruse of Medusa at Facility Theatre by Hugh Iglarsh

Hardly seen stateside, this tautly silly production of Erik Satie's play is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 02:00PM
Friday, March 8, 2019 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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LuAnn de Lesseps Takes on Seven Questions About Broadway Dream Roles, New Music, The Real Housewives of New York, and #CountessAndFriends

LuAnn de Lesseps talks The Real Housewives of New York, her cabaret show, and going into Broadway's Chicago.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 01:52PM

Boston Lyric Opera’s 2019–2020 Season to Open With an Immersive Pagliacci by Ryan McPhee

The lineup also includes Elena Stikhina in Norma and Gregory Spears and Greg Pierce’s Fellow Travelers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:35PM

Can Shostakovich Help You Run Faster? (We’re Dubious) by Artsjournal

When you hear music — or any rhythmic sound — it activates the portion of the brain that coordinates and times movement, the same neural pathways that regulate your running pace. While a…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 01:29PM

Taylor Hicks and Rachel Potter Duet on Teaser for Serenbe’s Immersive Shenandoah by Adam Hetrick

The American Idol winner and X Factor finalist headline the Civil War-era musical that begins previews March 13.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:22PM

Blood of Our Soil is part family drama, part nail-biting, wartime road movie by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

Playwright Lianna Makuch and her team have done a remarkable job tying together a journey in search of family roots with thoughtful commentary on present-day, war-torn Ukraine, writes Karen …

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 01:14PM

Hamilton on Broadway 2019: New Cast, New Clarity by Jonathan Mandell

I recently saw Hamilton again on Broadway, during a rare open captioned performance, and it was a revelation in several ways.   When I had last seen Hamilton, about two years ago, the last …

SOURCE: New York Theater at 01:11PM

See All My Sons’ Annette Bening, Tracy Letts, Benjamin Walker, and More Meet the Press by Marc J. Franklin

The Roundabout Theatre Company production is set to begin performances at the American Airlines Theatre April 4.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:09PM

Arena Stage announces its 10 play season for 2019-2020 by Tim Treanor

In the 2019-2020 theater season, Arena Stage may well be the place to go to meet interesting people: the acid-tongued Texas Governor Ann Richards; Fidel Castro; Ken Ludwig’s mom and dad, s…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 01:05PM

The Death Of García Lorca by Artsjournal1

Aaron Shulman revisits the weeks that led up to that early morning in the summer of 1937 when the poet, dressed in pajamas and a blazer, was murdered by paramilitaries just off a dirt road i…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 01:01PM

Tracy Letts and Annette Bening Prepare to Bring Arthur Miller's All My Sons Back to Broadway by Caitlin Moynihan

Arthur Miller's All My Sons is returning to the Broadway stage. Leading the cast is Tony winner Tracy Letts and Oscar nominee Annette Bening along with Benjamin Walker and Francesca Carpanin…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:01PM

BWW Exclusive: Ken Fallin Draws the Stage - ALICE BY HEART by Ken Fallin

BroadwayWorld has teamed up with renowned caricature artist Ken Fallin, a life-long theater enthusiast, who has drawn many Broadway and Off-Broadway productions. Below, check out his latest …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:01PM

Crying Hands. Treatment of the deaf and disabled under Hitler and Mussolini by Keith Loria

“The growth of Nazism during the past few years frightens me. Today’s populist politicians use rhetoric that is identical to Mussolini’s and Hitler’s propaganda. New generations need…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 01:00PM

‘Strangely fascinating but oddly frustrating entertainment’: THE DARK CARNIVAL – Edinburgh ★★★ by Thom Dibdin

In The Dark Carnival Vanishing Point and The Citizens (in association with Dundee Rep Ensemble) have crafted a strangely fascinating but oddly frustrating entertainment – theatre-cum-gig-c…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PM

Watch Highlights From the First National Tour of Falsettos by Nathan Skethway

The touring version of the Tony-nominated Lincoln Center Theater revival stars Max von Essen, Nick Adams, and Eden Espinosa.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00PM
Friday, March 8, 2019 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Arcadi Volodos at the Barbican — spellbinding, enchanting

The Russian pianist performed a programme that included Schubert, Rachmaninov and Scriabin

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:52PM

VIDEO: Take a Tour of Scenic Designer Santo Loquasto's Workshop for GARY! by Paul Smith

Titus Andronicus ends on a sour note, but Gary promises to bring the laughs in the sequel starring Nathan Lane. Scenic designer SantoLoquasto showed us a preview of Gary's set and the full w…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:49PM

Daveed Diggs: Freedom Is an Illusion by American Theatre Editors

The 'Hamilton' star is back onstage for a Suzan-Lori Parks play and reflects on what he learned from acting in the Bay Area.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:45PM

International Women’s Day: Celebrating inspiration in the West End by Robin Johnson

This International Women’s Day, we’ve celebrating the women who make the West End work - inspiring others through their passion, dedication and creativity. The post International Women�…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 12:43PM

'Two Pints' at Chicago Shakes: From two fellas talking, you sure can learn a lot about life by Chris Jones

What do working-class Irishmen in the final throes of middle age talk about in the pub? You know, with a good pal. The kind with whom you can let down your guard. If your answer to that ques…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 12:40PM

Backstage with Richard Ridge: The [title of show] Gang Finds a Way Back to Then! Hunter, Jeff, Heidi, Susan and Michael Get Ready to Reunite in Concer by Richard Ridge

They might have started as nine people's favorite thing, but in the thirteen years since title of show's debut off-Broadway, far more fans have joined the party.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:39PM

VIDEO: Whoopi Goldberg Shares Health Update on THE VIEW by Stage Tube

Whoopi Goldberg shared a video message on today's episode of THE VIEW to let viewers and fans know how she has been doing health wise. In the message, Goldberg says, It's me I am here. I am …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:37PM

Brian d'Arcy James, Holley Fain & a Cast of New Stars Breathe Fresh Life into The Ferryman by Andy Lefkowitz

A talented slate of stage veterans joined the cast of Jez Butterworth's fiery new drama The Ferryman on February 19. They took over for the play's original cast, who opened director Sam Mend…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:37PM

World premiere play 'The Source' asks if media can go too far by Natalie Pompilio | For Nj Advance Media

Jack Canfora's drama, at New Jersey Repertory Company through April 7, is loosely based on the phone hacking scandal that rocked Rupert Murdoch's UK media company a decade ago.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 12:34PM

International Women’s Day: Celebrating the women of Waitress by Robin Johnson

This International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating the achievements of the all-female creative team behind the smash-hit musical Waitress – who told us all about bringing the show to li…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 12:33PM

I Interview Playwrights Part 1032: Nicholas Linnehan by Adam Szymkowicz

Nicholas LinnehanCurrent Town: New York New YorkQ:  Tell me about Identity.  A:  Identity was written when I was trying to reconcile aspects of my own identity. I was and am gay disabl…

SOURCE: ADAM SZYMKOWICZ at 12:33PM

Psychologist Jonathan Haidt On Understanding Versus Advocating by Artsjournal

“The mission of a university I believe should be to understand. And if you do a great job of research, that can be the basis for all kinds of activism later. But if you start with a commit…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 12:31PM

VIDEO: People Will Say She's in Love! Rosie O'Donnell on What 'Astonished' Her About the OKLAHOMA! Revival by Paul Smith

'Ev'rythin's up to date in' New York City with a new production of Oklahoma beginning previews on Broadway later this month. Daniel Fish's production played at St. Ann's Warehouse late last …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:25PM

BWW Interview: Broadway's Next Big Star- SUPERHERO's Jake Levy by Maeve Riley

Jake is certainly Broadway bound after his performance as DWAYNE in SUPERHERO at 2nd Stage Theater.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:24PM

Review: A Lesson From Aloes by Simon Gwynn

Simon Gwynn reviews Janet Suzman's claustrophobic revival of Athol Fugard's 1978 play, which explores 'the personal toll of political events'. The post Review: A Lesson From Aloes appeared …

SOURCE: exeuntmagazine.com at 12:23PM

VIDEO: Taylor Hicks and Rachel Potter Preview Serenbe's SHENANDOAH by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld has a first look at a new music video for Serenbe Playhouse'z SHENANDOAH, starring American Idol Winner Taylor Hicks and Broadway and The X Factor finalist Rachel Potter. Check…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:21PM

Irish actor Pat Kinevane offers a solo tour de force with his award-winning ‘Silent’ by Nelson Pressley

D.C.’s Solas Nua has imported the show from Dublin’s Fishamble troupe.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:21PM

Watch Hamilton’s Lin-Manuel Miranda Guest Star on Brooklyn Nine-Nine by Adam Hetrick

Miranda, who is a longtime fan of the series, made a guest appearance on the March 7 episode.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:16PM

Never Mind the Backstop: the Brexit comedy club for Euro standups by Brian Logan

European comics assembled for a gig about Britain’s departure from the EU – but ended up talking about sex and poultry It’s an article of faith among remainers that Brexit has made the…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:15PM

Old Vic's Vivien Wallace Among 2019 Olivier Award Special Recognition Recipients by Andy Lefkowitz

Ahead of the 2019 Olivier Awards, four Special Recognition Awards were presented to celebrated contributors to the London theater scene on March 8. The newly anointed honorees include Vivien…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:13PM

Christine Baranski, Audra McDonald to Discuss THE GOOD FIGHT at TimesTalks by TV News Desk

TimesTalks, The New York Times live conversation and performance series, is proud to host an evening of conversation with the women of political drama series The Good Fight, actorsChristine …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:13PM

Classical Concert Review: Thomas Adès conducts Liszt, Adès, and Tchaikovsky by Jonathan Blumhofer

The BSO recently announced an extension to artistic partner Thomas Adès's contract. It is lucky to have him. So are the rest of us. The post Classical Concert Review: Thomas Adès conducts …

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 12:11PM

Broadway In Chicago Announces ‘A BRONX TALE’ Digital Lottery by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago is delighted to announce there will be a digital lottery and rush [...] The post Broadway In Chicago Announces ‘A BRONX TALE’ Digital Lottery appeared first on Showbi…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 12:09PM

Review: Cirkus Cirkör’s Limits. Swedish acrobatic troupe knows no limits. by Meaghan Hannan Davant

We here in Washington, DC are no strangers to a “political circuses,” but it was hard to know what to expect from Swedish acrobatic troupe Cirkus Cirkör, whose past performances have be…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 12:09PM

Teaching Students To Distinguish Real News, Fake News, And Bias (And What Happens When You Learn You Have To Interrogate **Everything**) by Artsjournal1

At the Ross School, a very pricey K-12 institution in the Hamptons, faculty have worked hard to create what CJR calls “the best media literacy program money can buy.” Alexandria Neason l…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 12:02PM

BOOK REVIEW: About the Art of the Artistic Director by Aleks Sierz

Christopher Haydon, the former artistic director of the Gate Theatre in London, has written the book About The Art of the Artistic Director.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PM

What Made Michael Mayer Ready to Direct the Broadway Revival of Burn This? by Ryan McPhee

The Tony winner directs a cast including Adam Driver and Keri Russell in the Lanford Wilson play, which he first encountered some three decades ago.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM
Friday, March 8, 2019 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Special Recognition Olivier Award recipients announced by Robin Johnson

Ahead of the Olivier Awards 2019 with Mastercard, Special Recognition Awards were today presented to Bendy Ashfield (Royal Opera House Apprenticeships Manager), Vivien Wallace (The Old Vic�…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 11:53AM

Upcoming Equity Auditions for Waitress, Aladdin, On Your Feet, Anastasia, and More by Playbill Staff

Find your next job with this selection of upcoming auditions for Broadway and shows around the country.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:52AM

Ben Platt Lends Soul-Stirring Vocals to 'Temporary Love' from His Upcoming Album by Andy Lefkowitz

We're merely three weeks away from the release of Sing to Me Instead, the debut solo album from Tony-winning original Dear Evan Hansen star Ben Platt. In advance of the album's release, the…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:51AM

ROUND-UP: It’s raining down ★★★★★ & ★★★★ reviews on Under The Umbrella! by Featured Content

The cast and creative team of Amy Ng's new play Under The Umbrella have been blown away by the deluge of positive reviews they have received since the production opened at the Belgrade Theat…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:50AM

TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Faces New Litigation After Regional Shut Downs by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld previously reported cancellations of a number of productions of theChristopher Sergelstage adaptation ofTo Kill A Mockingbird. According to the New York Times,president of Dram…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:43AM

Itinerary Set for John Barrowman’s Fabulous Concert Tour by Andrew Gans

The U.K. tour will launch June 16 at London’s Savoy Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

PHOTOS: A Hundred Words for Snow celebrates its West End premiere by Featured Content

A Hundred Words of Snow, Tatty Hennessy's coming-of-age adventure story, officially received its West End premiere last night at Trafalgar Studios, where Gemma Barnett stars until 30 March 2…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:39AM

Hot Brown Honey rides the buzz of its feminist cabaret into Ontario by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

Australian show created by and for women of colour to showcase their story is in Burlington this weekend and Toronto in April

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 11:33AM

Encounters: Tommy Dorfman of ‘13 Reasons Why’ Volunteers to Make a Kale Salad by Max Berlinger

The young actor, who identifies as queer and nonbinary, stars in the Off Broadway play “‘Daddy.’”

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:32AM

The Frustrating Circular Firing Squad Of Some Wikipedia Sourcing by Artsjournal

So Wikipedia cites a source for a piece of information. The source cites Wikipedia. And around and around it goes. Trying to find out the original sourcing can be a frustratingly circular ex…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 11:30AM

What’s it like behind the scenes at ‘My Fair Lady’? We went backstage with Laura Benanti. by Peter Marks

The Broadway production, and its new lead, brim with life, onstage and off.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:30AM

Kiss Me Kate Extends by Stagelight

Will run through June 30th

SOURCE: StageLight Magazine at 11:29AM

Review: ‘Silent’ at Solas Nua by John Stoltenberg

When we see an unwell homeless person on the street—these days huddled in layers of rags against the cold—we can know nothing of the story of who they are and how they got there. All we …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:28AM

Lea Salonga's 'The Story of My Life' with the BYU Chamber Orchestra to be Released as an Album by TV News Desk

Lea Salonga took to Instagram to announce that her concert performance 'The Story of My Life Lea Salonga Live from Manila' with the BYU Chamber Orchestra will be released as an album.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:27AM

BWW TV: Andrew Chappelle and Ellyn Marsh Try to Find the Poopetrator in LAW AND ORDER Spoof by BroadwayWorld TV

Get ready for a laugh with Andrew Chappelle and Ellyn Marsh's new spoof called Law and Order SPU. The short was created by the two and written alongside Jake Odmark.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:26AM

The Ridiculous Darkness review – Conrad, Coppola and the 'white saviour' complex by Arifa Akbar

Gate theatre, LondonA story from a Somali pirate kicks off this outlandish comic critique of Heart of Darkness and Apocalypse Now Wolfram Lotz’s surreally comic critique of Joseph Conrad�…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:23AM

Cameron Mackintosh plans work to Victoria Palace to improve ‘challenging’ audience conditions by Matthew Hemley

Cameron Mackintosh is planning further works at the Victoria Palace just a year after it opened following a major refurbishment, in a

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:18AM

MORRISSEY SELLS BRISKLY WITH TOP TICKET AT $425 by Philip Boroff

Morrissey’s seven-night engagement at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre sold well in the first hour of general public availability, suggesting a bright future for rock stars on Broadway. As of 11 …

SOURCE: Broadway Journal at 11:16AM

Unions should prioritise work on non-disclosure agreements to prevent harassment – Equity by Georgia Snow

The misuse of non-disclosure agreements to prevent conversations about sexual harassment should be made an area of special focus by unions in

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:11AM

Too Darn Hot! See Pics of Kelli O'Hara, Will Chase & More in Broadway's Kiss Me, Kate by Broadway.com

Kelli O'Hara and Will Chase are starring in Cole Porter's classic musical Kiss Me, Kate at Broadway's Studio 54. The Scott Ellis-helmed revival also features Corbin Bleu and Stephanie Styles…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:11AM

FIRST-LOOK PHOTOS: The Gershwins Strike Up the Band at the Gatehouse tonight by Featured Content

It's opening night at London's highest theatre - Highgate's Upstairs at the Gatehouse - where the original 1927 version of Gershwin musical Strike Up The Band is now receiving a rare product…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:07AM

Virginia Walcott Beauchamp, Who Pioneered Women’s Studies As A Discipline, Dead At 98 by Artsjournal1

“In her research and teaching, she pored over the records left by women who received little if any public attention during their lives but whose diaries, letters and other writings vividly…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 11:03AM

Dating Sucks. Lane Moore’s Hilarious ‘Tinder Live!’ Show Makes It a Little More Bearable. by Helen Holmes, Helen Holmes

The only thing better than Lane Moore's hilarious 'Tinder Live!' comedy show? Its latest special guest, Janeane Garofalo.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 11:03AM

Father, Sister, Son: A Review of Doubt: A Parable at The Gift Theatre by Irene Hsiao

Casting the audience into the role of congregants, this production of John Patrick Shanley's Pulitzer Prize-winning play is more canny than most about what it let's us see.

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

‘Deserves to be seen far & wide’: RICHARD III – London & Touring ★★★★★ by Kris Hallett

Truly great acting is rare to see on stages these days, the type that elevates good work into a higher form of art. Yet right now at Bristol Old Vic, Tom Mothersdale’s Tricky Dicky, Richar…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM
Friday, March 8, 2019 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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PRODUCTION IMAGES: Step into the dark, reflective world of Headlong’s Richard III by Featured Content

Mirrors, mist and paper crowns - the world of Headlong's Richard III looks dark, Gothic and ominous. Check out these stunning production shots from the touring production's run at Bristol Ol…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:58AM

VIDEO: Enjoy the ‘Ms. Smith Goes to Washington’ post-show party at LA City Hall by Fountaintheatre

The post VIDEO: Enjoy the ‘Ms. Smith Goes to Washington’ post-show party at LA City Hall appeared first on Intimate Excellent.

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Richard II review at Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, London – ‘comes alive with a renewed relevance’ by JN Benjamin

We all know that whoever says things, changes those things. So when Adjoa Andoh’s King Richard says “This is no month to

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:54AM

Julie Andrews to Receive Lifetime Achievement Honor at Venice Film Festival by Adam Hetrick

The Mary Poppins and Sound of Music star will be honored during the 76th Venice International Film Festival in late August.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:51AM

First Look: Kiss Me Kate by Iris Chan

Roundabout Theatre Company presents Kiss Me, Kate. In Cole Porter’s sparkling 1948 musical, the warring lovers of The Taming of the Shrew are causing trouble both onstage and off. Whil…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 10:50AM

On digital: Free Solo / Wildlife

An Oscar-winning climbing documentary and Paul Dano’s domestic drama set in 1960s Montana

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 10:49AM

Sarah Tandy: Infection in the Sentence

The pianist’s debut album has focused improvisation and a balance of acoustic and amplified jazz

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 10:46AM

Dub Colossus: Dr Strangedub (Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying & Dub the Bomb)

Nick Page’s wide-ranging new album is loosely themed around populism in the UK and US

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 10:46AM

Kirill Gerstein: Busoni: Piano Concerto

A piece so ambitious it almost feels like an all-encompassing symphony

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 10:46AM

Foals: Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost, Part 1

The first of a pair of new albums has terrific ideas that are compromised through overzealous mastering

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 10:46AM

Sigrid: Sucker Punch

After winning the BBC’s Sound of 2018 poll, the 22-year-old Norwegian releases an album of synth-pop anthems and more

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 10:46AM

Maren Morris: Girl

With electro-pop and soulful ballads, the singer could be the next Nashville star to cross over

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 10:46AM

Why Joe Iconis' 'Broadway Here I Come' Almost Didn't Stay in Smash by Mark Peikert

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Seth shares stories from a recent interview with Be More Chill composer Joe Iconis, plus teases upcoming concerts with Jeremy Jordan and Gavin Creel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:45AM

Gene Fowler: Filmdom’s Fabulous Fabulist by Trav S.D.

Gene Fowler (1890-1960) is one of those figures known to show business aficionados, a friend of the famous, even if not a household word himself. Much like Ben Hecht, with whom Fowler collab…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 10:44AM

VIDEO: Jeremy Jordan Sings Britney Spears, Spice Girls and More as Birthday Present for Music Director by Paul Smith

A birthday medley from Jeremy Jordan is the best present Music directorBenjamin Rauhala's birthday was on the same day as Jordan's concert Aventura, Florida, so he arranged a medley of songs…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:43AM

Snapshot: ‘Where We Find Ourselves’ by Hugh Mangum

Dating from 1897 onwards. the photographer’s collection of glass plate negatives was a broad portrait of life in the American south

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 10:41AM

Grace and speed from Vertigo Dance Company at the Baryshnikov Arts Center, New York

The Israeli troupe performed an entrancing piece about isolation and togetherness

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 10:35AM

Tony Kushner And Heidi Schreck Talk About ‘What The Constitution Means To Me’ by Artsjournal1

TK: “I’ve always been a little skeptical of the notion that there’s something sort of shamanistic or medicinal or restorative about theater in a kind of mysterious way, but I really fe…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 10:35AM

Simon Stone brings a searing reworking of Medea to London’s Barbican

Informed but not constrained by contemporary psychology, the story retains a mythical quality here — a haunting sense of despair

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 10:35AM

‘Mockingbird’ Play Publisher Demands $500,000 From Harper Lee Estate by Alexandra Alter and Michael Paulson

A filing seeking arbitration says the estate allowed eight theaters around the United States to stage “To Kill a Mockingbird,” then flip-flopped at the last minute.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:31AM

Read Reviews for the American Premiere of Fleabag by Olivia Clement

Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s solo play debuts Off-Broadway following a hit TV adaptation and productions around the world.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:31AM

Celebrate International Women’s Day With 75 Inspiring Women by Felicia Fitzpatrick

We asked, you answered: Our followers shared with us the women in theatre who inspire them.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:30AM

VIDEO: Watch Tony Winner Ben Platt's Newest Music Video for 'Temporary Love' by Paul Smith

Get ready to have this song on repeat all day. Emmy, Grammy and Tony winner Ben Platt has just released a new song titled Temporary Lovefrom his upcoming solo album Sing to Me Instead.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:28AM

JOSH GROBAN BRIDGES LIVE: MADISON SQUARE GARDEN Featuring Idina Menzel to be Released on CD and DVD by TV News Desk

Multi-platinum award-winning singer, songwriter and global superstarJosh Grobanannounced today that he will release a CDDVD package entitled,Josh Groban Bridges Live Madison Square Garden, o…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:27AM

Liza’s Back! (Is Broken)—A Spot-on Knockout! by Michael Barbieri

Did you know that Liza Minnelli was offered the role of Maria in The Sound of Music? That she was supposed to play Fanny Brice in Funny Girl? That she was set to play Fantine in the origin…

SOURCE: NiteLifeExchange at 10:26AM

‘A triumph’: The ★★★★ reviews are flying in for My Brother’s Keeper? by Featured Content

"A moving performance", "stands the test of time", "impeccably staged" - despite being more than 30 years old, critics have decided that Nigel Williams' hospital-set drama My Brother's Keepe…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:15AM

Remembering The Grand Tour by Mark Robinson

Jerry Herman is best remembered for his splashy musical comedies, including Hello, Dolly!, Mame, and La Cage aux Folles. In fact, Herman often is unfairly criticized (in some circles) fo…

SOURCE: www.markrobinsonwrites.com at 10:15AM

A Look Back at Seth Rudetsky's Disaster! on Broadway by Nathan Skethway

The jukebox musical spoof of '70s disaster movies starring Adam Pascal, Faith Prince, Kerry Butler and more opened March 8, 2016.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:13AM

Rita Moreno Explains What's Important About the New Upcoming West Side Story Movie by Andrew Gans

The EGOT winner also discusses her work in the hit Netflix series One Day at a Time.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM

The Stevens Spielberg And Soderbergh Are The Twin Poles Of The Movie Theater-Versus-Netflix Struggle — Or Are They? by Artsjournal1

Soderbergh has made a feature for Netflix and released his work in all sorts of ways; he says “I really don’t care how people see my movies, as long as they see them.” Spielberg is try…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 10:04AM

Throwing Out My CDs by Ben Rimalower: ANNIE by Ben Rimalower

I thought throwing out my Annie CDs would be easy--I thought I only had one Obviously that would be the indispensable Original Broadway Cast Recording with Dorothy Loudon and Andrea McArdle.…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:01AM

Album Review: Behind the Curtain – Broadway Composers & Lyricists Sing Their Songs by Emma Clarendon

Album Review: Combining the music from classic and contemporary musicals, Behind the Curtain – Broadway Composers & Lyricists Sing Their Songs is fascinating and insightful.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00AM
Friday, March 8, 2019 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Photo Coverage: The Women of WAITRESS Celebrate International Women's Day! by Monroe George

The stage of the Brooks Atkinson Theatre was filled with thewomen working on WAITRESS last night as the show celebrated International Women's Day. Check out a photo below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:49AM

GRACE NOTES: Friday, March 8, 2019 by Susan Grace

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BWW Review: Suzy Conn's CHICK FLICK, THE MUSICAL Celebrates Friendships and Film Fantasies by Michael Dale

While this reviewer is always up for a tub of popcorn and a screening of 'Crossing Delancey' or 'Muriel's Wedding,' Suzy Conn's spirited CHICK FLICK, THE MUSICAL is more accurately aimed at …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:43AM

BWW Exclusive: Ken Fallin Draws the Stage - Seth Rudetsky and Jeremy Jordan by Ken Fallin

BroadwayWorld has teamed up with renowned caricature artist Ken Fallin, a life-long theater enthusiast, who has drawn many Broadway and Off-Broadway productions. Below, check out his latest …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:40AM

Josh Groban Concert, Featuring Idina Menzel, Will Be Released on CD and DVD by Andrew Gans

The concert, which was filmed at Madison Square Garden, also features Jennifer Nettles.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM

Ukraine Has A Censorship Problem, But It’s Not Caused By The Government by Artsjournal1

“Paramilitary groups, the most active of which is called C14, have existed as a form of ‘art critics’ since 2009, when they first burnt down the Gudimov Centre for its presentation of …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 09:33AM

Livestreaming the IETM Hull Plenary Meeting 2019

By . IETM — International network for contemporary performing arts — presents the IETM Hull Plenary Meeting 2019 with the theme Everyone and Anyone livestreaming from Hull, United Kingdo…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 09:28AM

Photo Coverage: The Ladies of CHICK FLICK Celebrate Opening Night! by Linda Lenzi

Chick Flick the Musical a new musical comedy with book, music and lyrics by Suzy Conn Suffra-Jets The Mercer Girls, just opened last night, March 7, at The Westside Theatre 407 W. 43rd Stree…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:20AM

Library Of Congress Chief Has Plan To Pull In Many More Visitors – But Will It Still Be A Library? by Artsjournal1

Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden’s master plan involves a makeover of the main building, including its beloved Great Hall and Main Reading Room, to add exhibition space. But some staffer…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 09:17AM

BWW Album Review: MYTHIC (Original London Cast Recording) Delivers Bland Pop Schmaltz by David Clarke

Musicals inspired by the Greek myths are a dime a dozen, and Marcus Stevens' and Oran Eldor's MYTHIC is just another entry in that overpopulated canon. Despite the overzealous ebullience and…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:16AM

Listen to Tony Winner Ben Platt Sing of ‘Temporary Love,’ Latest Track From Sing to Me Instead by Andrew Gans

The Dear Evan Hansen star’s debut solo album will be released March 29.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:15AM

Watch Official Music Video for Ben Platt’s ‘Temporary Love,’ Latest Track From Sing to Me Instead by Andrew Gans

The Dear Evan Hansen star’s debut solo album will be released March 29.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:15AM

Quiz: Celebrating Sondheim and Lloyd Webber! by Christa Skiles

Test your knowledge of the composers who share a March 22 birthday The post Quiz: Celebrating Sondheim and Lloyd Webber! appeared first on Dramatics Magazine Online.

SOURCE: Dramatics Magazine at 09:13AM

BWW Interview: Tony Award Recipient Baayork Lee Talks Collaboration, Broadway, and More with SOUTH PACIFIC at City Springs Theatre Company by Sally Henry

This weekend when SOUTH PACIFIC opens at City Springs Theatre Company, audiences will get the rare privilege of seeing the handiwork of Broadway royalty.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:09AM

Review: Richard II at Sam Wanamaker Playhouse by Amy Borsuk

'What kind of nation have we created?': Amy Borsuk reviews Adjoa Andoh and Lynette Linton's 'landmark' production of Shakespeare's history play. The post Review: Richard II at Sam Wanamaker…

SOURCE: exeuntmagazine.com at 09:03AM

Esa-Pekka Salonen’s Ideas For Fixing What Ails Orchestras by Artsjournal1

“The good thing is that the actual material we are dealing with on a daily basis is fantastic — [some of] the best things humankind has ever produced.” So what are the problems? Two, S…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 09:02AM

Anna Ptaszynski: ‘I dreamed I served a baby for lunch’ by Harriet Gibsone

The QI elf and No Such Thing As a Fish team member on the things that make her laugh the most Harry and Paul’s Question Time sketch springs to mind. Their panel show sketch would also be h…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:00AM

‘Chemistry sparks with compelling unpredictability’: A LESSON FROM ALOES – Finborough Theatre by Laura Kressly

Once A Lesson From Aloes finds its momentum, it keeps moving towards an ending that significantly fractures what remains of the main characters’ lives. Celebrated director Janet Suzman use…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM

The 99-Seat Beat: Roller derby, ‘Glass Menagerie,’ Native Voices and a five-actor Hamlet by Margaret Gray

There are only so many seats in a theater, only so many performances in a run, and once the set is struck, a production won’t exist in exactly the same form again. How can we cope with the…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 09:00AM

14 Best Things to Do in L.A. This Week

From a selection of events to mark International Women’s Day to a pow wow at Cal State Long Beach, a celebration of the humanities and a discussion of truth, here are the 14 best things t…

SOURCE: www.laweekly.com at 09:00AM
Friday, March 8, 2019 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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‘I Thought It Was One Of The Most Profound Experiences I’ve Ever Been Through’: Sergei Polunin Talks About His Most Recent Meltdown by Artsjournal1

Last week, ballet’s perpetual problem child had his manager summon a non-dance journalist to hear him “explain his recent activity on social media” — a series of Instagram posts that…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 08:46AM

Read the Reviews for London's Waitress, Starring Katharine McPhee by Ryan McPhee

The West End staging of the Sara Bareilles musical opened March 7.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:34AM

VIDEO: Watch Lin-Manuel Miranda Guest Star on BROOKLYN NINE-NINE by Stage Tube

On last night's episode of Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Lin-Manuel Miranda guest starred as David Santiago, Amy's overachieving brother. From stopping a someone from committing suicide, to only getti…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:33AM

Creating A Ballet For The Met Museum Galleries by Artsjournal1

“As his work for seven dancers moves from darkness (the staid and somber Assyrian Court) to tranquility (the meditative Chinese Garden Court) and finally lightness (a bright court in the A…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 08:31AM

Theater Review: “Escaped Alone” and “Come and Go” — Forms of Disconnection by Mary Paula Hunter

To be truly effective black humor must have us laughing at something we fear, regret, or at the very least recognize. The post Theater Review: “Escaped Alone” and “Come and Go” — F…

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 08:28AM

VIDEO: Rita Moreno Reveals the Most Important Part About the WEST SIDE STORY Film Reboot by Stage Tube

Last night, Rita Moreno joined her 'One Day at a Time' costar Justina Machado and creator Gloria Calderon on the 'Busy Tonight' couch. During the interview, Moreno talks playing Lydia on the…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:22AM

Review: The Ridiculous Darkness at the Gate by Frey Kwa Hawking

Incredibly close: Frey Kwa Hawking writes on Anthony Simpson-Pike and Nina Segal's 'irreverent and feral' adaptation of Wolfram Lotz's radio play about colonialism. The post Review: The Rid…

SOURCE: exeuntmagazine.com at 08:17AM

‘I’d Write Another Opera In A Minute. Just Not This Minute,’ Says Nico Muhly by Artsjournal1

David Patrick Stearns talks with the youthful 37-year-old composer about his new organ concerto (titled Register), the operas he’s written already, the massive amounts of music he’s chur…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 08:15AM

Celebrating the unique ar tistry of ballerina Annette Page by Nick Smurthwaite

The Royal Ballet marks the contribution and performances of Annette Page this month. Her husband and former dance partner Ronald Hynd talks

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:10AM

‘Darkly humorous & deeply unsettling’: FEED – Vault Festival by Liz Dyer

You might think twice about going back online after watching Theatre Témoin’s Feed. You might, but you probably won’t – which is exactly the point this darkly humorous and deeply unse…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:00AM

Review: The Ridiculous Darkness, Gate Theatre by Franciska Éry

Review: The Ridiculous Darkness, Gate Theatre4.0starsPlease don’t ask me what the plot is for The Ridiculous Darkness as it’s impossible for me to tell you. Wolfram Lotz’ absurdist rad…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 08:00AM

Can You Use The Arts To Combat Air Pollution? In A Nairobi Slum, This Group Is Trying by Artsjournal1

A pair of British professors write about the AIR Network, a program they set up with colleagues to work with residents of Mukuru, a poor neighborhood in the Kenyan capital, using theatre, ph…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 08:00AM

BWW's On This Day - March 8, 2019

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

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Friday, March 8, 2019 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Despite Putin Crackdown, Russian Stage Directors Are Putting Up Audacious Productions by Artsjournal1

“Directors with whom AFP spoke describe a paradoxical atmosphere in Russian theatre, in which pressure from authorities co-exists with a burgeoning of opportunities. Actress and director M…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:44AM

GILLIAN ANDERSON ELEVATES FEROCIOUS ‘ALL ABOUT EVE’: REVIEW by James Feinberg

LONDON — Following Network,  Ivo van Hove’s disappointing star vehicle now packing them in on Broadway, the writer/director is back in peak form with his adaptation of All About Eve  …

SOURCE: Broadway Journal at 07:39AM

Kourtney Kardashian review – dive into fantasy as the world burns by Catherine Love

Home, ManchesterSleepwalk Collective’s dreamlike show riffs on nostalgia, technology, climate change and the glamour of opera From the title of Sleepwalk Collective’s new show, you might…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:37AM

Review: Art, Richmond Theatre by Franciska Éry

Review: Art, Richmond Theatre 3.0stars Art is a good laugh. Written by award-winning French playwright, Yasmina Reza, the production was originally directed by Matthew Warchus and is now rev…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 07:31AM

From House Arrest, With No Internet, Kirill Serebrennikov Is Still Directing Operas by Artsjournal1

“Serebrennikov, the enfant terrible of Russian theatre, cinema and ballet, has been shuttered in his apartment for two years, accused of embezzlement in what his followers consider politic…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:29AM

Cheat on ITV — a thriller set in Cambridge explores university power dynamics

A student and lecturer face each other behind plate glass. One of them has been banged up, but who — and why?

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 07:26AM

Review: A Hundred Words for Snow at Trafalgar Studios by Hailey Bachrach

Polar opposites: Hailey Bachrach writes on Tatty Hennessy's narrative of arctic exploration, and the weight of female role models. The post Review: A Hundred Words for Snow at Trafalgar Stud…

SOURCE: exeuntmagazine.com at 07:26AM

Arcadia on BBC Four is an evocative lament for rural Britain

Scored by members of Portishead and Goldfrapp, the film doesn’t trace a simplistic journey from innocence to corruption

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Idris Elba is a DJ in a spin in Netflix comedy Turn Up Charlie

The actor has co-created and stars in a warmly funny mix of career crisis, cultures clash and music industry satire

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 07:25AM

The all-American realness of the Steppenwolf Theatre Company

Thirty years after Steppenwolf’s high-octane work debuted in London, the US ensemble is back with a different tack

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The Children review – Lucy Kirkwood's taut tale of human and atomic meltdown by Helen Meany

Gate, DublinThree nuclear physicists are reunited in this drama about ageing, marriage and sexual rivalry, directed by Oonagh Murphy With its slow release of a series of moral questions, Luc…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:22AM

How Ballet Black changed the dance landscape

Cassa Pancho on how she launched her acclaimed company of BAME dancers with just £2,000

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The shortlived but brilliant Latin American journal Amauta

The story of José Carlos Mariátegui’s magazine is told in an illuminating exhibition at Madrid’s Museo Reina Sofia

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Orientalism laid bare: reassessing a maligned style

Paris’s Musée Marmottan Monet bravely tackles a genre that is both politically and culturally fraught

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Tefaf Maastricht 2019

As the European Fine Art Fair returns to the Netherlands, we talk to collectors and look in depth at art in Europe

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Here are the art fairs and sales to watch in 2019

A look ahead to some key events in the art market this year

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‘Female playwrights seriously under-represented’ – Susan Smith Blackburn finalists by Giverny Masso

Finalists of the biggest playwriting prize for women including Ella Hickson have argued that female writers are still “seriously under-represented” in theatre.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:01AM

The Friday 5 by JK

In honor of her birthday yesterday, we celebrate our 5 favorite performances of one of our favorite Broadway legends, Donna Murphy. This two-time Tony winner is a wonderful gem. We are still…

SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:00AM

'Beautiful' writer Douglas McGrath wowed by the enduring passion for Carole King's music by James Hebert | San Diego Union-Tribune

There’s a certain conversation that transpires time and again, says writer Douglas McGrath, when a woman who has just seen “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” approaches him about the…

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 07:00AM

‘Worth your time & more so than the book’: ALYS, ALWAYS – Bridge Theatre by Rachel Williams

Look, as a piece of drama Alys, Always isn't the best thing you'll ever see. It's unlikely to be troubling the Olivier nominations next year I wouldn't think. But, actually, I sort of don't …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM

Spinning Our Wheels by Sarah Watts

Why is the city so unfriendly for folks with disabilities? …

SOURCE: www.chicagoreader.com at 07:00AM

Like the absinthe that inspired it, The Ruse of Medusa is an acquired taste by Josh Flanders

There is nothing like it onstage anywhere else in Chicago. When you enter the Chopin Theatre for The Ruse of Medusa, it may sound like a half-dozen wild monkeys …

SOURCE: www.chicagoreader.com at 07:00AM

We Are Proud to Present a Presentation . . . grapples with giving voice to a forgotten people by Marissa Oberlander

A troupe of actors struggles to tell the story of the near-forgotten Herero people. This Steppenwolf for Young Adults (SYA) production's full title is worth shar…

SOURCE: www.chicagoreader.com at 07:00AM
Friday, March 8, 2019 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Kneehigh hires Michelle Carwardine-Palmer as executive director by Matthew Hemley

Kneehigh has appointed Michelle Carwardine-Palmer, managing director of National Theatre Wales, as its new executive director. She will take up her post

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Glasgow Citizens secures an extra £1.8 million of funding as cost of redevelopment rises by Thom Dibdin

Glasgow Citizens has been given an additional £1.78m government and council funds as the cost of its building redevelopment has risen by

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:58AM

Celebrating women in theatre on International Women’s Day by Mark Shenton

The representation of women in stories told on stage , and/or by women, which I've watched WITH women, are a great way to celebrate International Women's Day.

SOURCE: shentonstage.com at 06:53AM

Nicholas Hilliard by Elizabeth Goldring — portrait of an artist

The enthralling tale of the miniature portrait artist and his roving life through courtly Europe

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The known unknowns: why some Old Masters remain anonymous

Outside of the most famous painters, scores of ‘Notname’ artists’ identities are lost to history

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Circa review at the Old Red Lion Theatre, London – ‘Ambitious gay chronicle that runs out of ideas’ by Paul Vale

In his ambitious and articulate first play, which had its London premiere at the Vaults in 2016, Tom Ratcliffe explores the evolution

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:39AM

Julie Andrews Will Be Honored With Lifetime Achievement Award at the Venice Film Festival by BroadwayWorld

Julie Andrews will be honored with Golden Lion Award for Lifetime Achievement at this year's Venice Film Festival, according to Variety.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:39AM

Shrines to the line: inside Paris Drawings Week

From the Salon du Dessin to the Pushkin Museum, the event spans the history of the draughtsman’s art

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REVIEW: Lipstick, Omnibus Theatre ✭✭✭✭ by Mark Ludmon

By Mark Ludmon Mark Ludmon reviews Sarah Chew’s show Lipstick at Omnibus Theatre in London starring Siobhán O’Kelly and Nathan Kiley This post REVIEW: Lipstick, Omnibus Theatre ✭✭�…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 06:37AM

Why art dealer Richard Feigen is (reluctantly) selling five Old Masters

The veteran dealer discusses this love of older art and the decision to let go of some of his prized works

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Collector Laurent Dumas on his plan for a new private museum on Paris’ Ile Seguin

The president of French real-estate developer Emerige is opening a 5,000 sq metre space for his collection and other works

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Five newcomers to watch at Tefaf Maastricht

From Symbolic & Chase to Almine Rech, here are some exhibitors to look out for

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Divine provenance: why we should care where an art work comes from

From famous owners to historical significance, the stories behind works of art are becoming increasingly valuable

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Tefaf Maastricht’s new direction

Christophe Van de Weghe, the fair’s chairman of Modern, discusses the challenge of luring the next generation of buyers

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Recollection review – ‘an exhilarating and topical immersive experience’ by Fergus Morgan

This is quite a lot of fun. Fresh-faced company Any One Thing’s Recollection is an immersive experience that involves its audience members

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:27AM

Allan Sekula: a mirror to fractured times

From industrial ports to Bill Gates’s house, the US artist’s images feel more timely than ever

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Julie Andrews to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at Venice Film Festival by Nvivarelli

Oscar-winning actress and singer Julie Andrews will be honored by the Venice Film Festival with its Golden Lion award for lifetime achievement. Best known for her iconic roles in “Mary Pop…

SOURCE: Variety at 06:16AM

On the Couch with Karli Dinardo by Arts Review

Who is Karli Dinardo? I’m a Melbourne girl living and chasing her dreams in New York City, who is independent, determined, hard working, loyal, fun, caring and loving. I strongly believe i…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 06:14AM

Q&A with artist Maggi Hambling

‘I’m not fit. Exercises are boring — malt whisky isn’t’

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The ghost of goodness past by Terry Teachout

In today’s Wall Street Journal drama column, I review two off-Broadway shows, Marys Seacole and Merrily We Roll Along. Here’s an excerpt. *  *  * It shouldn’t be all that surprisin…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 06:02AM

Regional Roundup: Top New Features This Week Around Our BroadwayWorld 3/8 - BRIDGES, GHOST, CATS, and More! by Bww Special

BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more. This week, we feature…

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Replay: At the Haunted End of the Day: The Life of Sir William Walton by Terry Teachout

At the Haunted End of the Day: The Life of Sir William Walton, a TV documentary by Tony Palmer, originally telecast on April 19, 1981, as an episode of ITV’s The South Bank Show. In addit…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 06:01AM

‘A counter-balance to the usual women-in-prison scenarios’: INSIDE BITCH – Royal Court Theatre ★★★ by Carole Woddis

Inside Bitch is a messy but enjoyable counter-balance to the usual women-in-prison scenarios. Roll on Clean Break.

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CGI brings property developers’ ideas to life

The computer-generated images used as off-plan marketing tools are increasingly picture-perfect

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Here’s what to do with big brown furniture

Our interiors expert offers advice to readers

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Design Shanghai showcases China’s rising stars

Asia’s largest design event is growing as China embraces new materials and contemporary forms

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Almanac: John Ruskin on aesthetic pleasure by Terry Teachout

“You were made for enjoyment, and the world was filled with things which you will enjoy, unless you are too proud to be pleased by them, or too grasping to care for what you cannot turn to…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 06:00AM

'It has the wackiness of a Marx Brothers film wrapped around a dark satire': Pippa Winslow on the Gershwins' Strike Up the Band

The Marx Brothers wrapped around a dark satire is what you'll get with little-known 1927 Broadway gem STRIKE UP THE BAND, says cast member Pippa Winslow. But which is her favourite Gershwin …

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 06:00AM
Friday, March 8, 2019 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Liquid Light: 500 Years of Venetian Glass by Arts Review

Drawing upon the National Gallery of Victoria’s extensive holdings of Venetian glass, ranging in date from the sixteenth to the twentieth century, including the NGV’s especially rich mat…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 05:54AM

Everybody’s Talking About Jamie extends into 2020 by Georgia Snow

Everybody’s Talking About Jamie has extended its run in the West End until 2020. The musical opened at the Apollo Theatre in

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Sex, blood and opera: Salome returns to the Sydney stage by Arts Review

Based on Oscar Wilde’s 1891 banned play of the same name, Richard Strauss’ interpretation of this taboo-breaking biblical tale of sex and death returns to the Sydney stage for the first …

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 05:33AM

New post-show Q&A: Join Terri for the Euro premiere of Cry Havoc starring Marc Antolin by Terri Paddock

As part of her ongoing post-show Q&A series, on Monday 8 April 2019, Mates co-founder Terri Paddock talks to the company of the European premiere of Tom Coash's Cairo-set Cry Havoc, incl…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:30AM

Wake Up With BWW 3/8: AVENUE Q Extends, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning, BroadwayWorld Happy Friday Grab your coffee, kick back, and read the latest news to close out your week

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‘Funnier & lighter than you might expect’: WAITRESS – West End by Ian Foster

Fresh from Broadway, hit musical Waitress proves funnier and lighter than you might expect at the Adelphi Theatre.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:00AM
Friday, March 8, 2019 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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Setting the Stage: The Future is Female by Elysa Gardner

While Tony Award–winning scenic designer Mimi Lien was preparing for this season’s Broadway revival of True West, Sam Shepard’s blazing account of fraternal warfare, she drew inspirati…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 04:47AM

Maxine Peake to star as Nico in play about the Velvet Underground singer's 'dark side' by Roisin O'Connor, Roisin O'Connor

Actor will star in the production that will 'take you to uncomfortable places'

SOURCE: The Independent at 04:46AM

Underdog: #LoveOzYA Short Stories by Arts Review

#LoveOzYA celebrates the best of new Australian writing for teenagers. It has grown from a humble hashtag into a movement, reflecting the important role young-adult fiction plays in shaping …

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 04:43AM

Annette Bening on Returning to Broadway in All My Sons by Elysa Gardner

Four-time Oscar nominee Annette Bening had not taken a role in a Broadway production since collecting a Tony Award nomination for her debut performance, more than 30 years ago, in the Tina H…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 04:09AM

Women of Note: A Century of Australian Composers by Arts Review

Released to coincide with International Women’s Day on Friday 8 March, ABC Classic presents Women of Note: A Century of Australian Composers – the first in a new series celebrating Aust…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 04:09AM

“Brooklyn Bridge” Builds Family from Strangers, at Town Hall, Lafayette by Hamilton Nguyen

Millennial Notes Melissa James Gibson Imagines a Loving Neighborhood by Hamilton Nguyen Melissa James Gibson’s heart-warming “Brooklyn Bridge” illustrates the beauty of a diverse commu…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 04:08AM

What to see this week in the UK by Andrew Pulver, Michael Cragg, John Fordham, Andrew Clements, Jonathan Jones, Miriam Gillinson and Lyndsey Winship

From Captain Marvel to Henry Moore, here’s our pick of the best films, concerts, exhibitions, theatre and dance over the next seven days Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:00AM

Celebrating Olivier Award nominees for International Women’s Day 2019 by Eleni Cashell

Since it’s International Women’s Day, we thought it was only right to celebrate the incredible women who have been nominated for an Olivier Award 2019 with Mastercard this year.Amongst t…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 04:00AM
Friday, March 8, 2019 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Piers Greville wins 2019 Glover Prize by Arts Review

Melbourne-based artist, Piers Greville has been announced as the winner of the 2019 Glover Prize for his entry, Pedder Prime Cuts. Greville works predominantly with painting, having recently…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 03:19AM
Friday, March 8, 2019 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Waitress, Adelphi Theatre review - sweet if sometimes silly musical arrives from Broadway by Matt Wolf

Tale of female emancipation gets a necessary post-interval lift There's a lovely, quietly subversive musical lurking somewhere in Waitress, and for extended passages in the second act that …

SOURCE: theartsdesk.com at 02:31AM

Howard Sherman: Sometimes the people who changed our lives are just a few seats away by Howard Sherman

Working in the theatre, it’s easy to forget what compelled us into the profession in the first place. It can be lost

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Friday, March 8, 2019 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Theatrefolk Featured Play – To Kill A Mocking Birdie by Clint Snyder by Lindsay Price

Welcome to our Featured Play Spotlight. If you’re a fan of the classics but have wondered it would be like to tell the story through the lens of the absurd, you’ll love To Kill A Mockin…

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AM
Friday, March 8, 2019 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Adelaide Fringe: Bernie Dieter’s Little Death Club by Arts Review

When a show starts off with the performers running through the audience throwing popcorn in your mouth or sitting on your lap or just welcoming you in general you know its going to be a wild…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 12:18AM

All roads lead to Daylesford for the 2019 ChillOut Festival by Arts Review

Australia’s premier celebration of Queer Country Pride, returns to regional Victoria’s LGBTI mecca Daylesford – inviting visitors to dance, prance, chill and shake a tail feather with …

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 12:02AM

BalletBoyz, Sadler’s Wells, London — when a cage becomes a refuge

A double bill showcased the new piece Them, performed in and around a giant steel cuboid

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Global art market offers mixed picture of female artists

Women’s increasing visibility isn’t doing much to improve the value of their works

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Phoebe Waller-Bridge in Fleabag at the SoHo Playhouse, New York

Hilarious, bawdy and laced with sadness, this one-woman show portrays of the isolation and hedonism of contemporary London

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Using 'The X-Files' to Talk About the Things That Haunt Us - Jorge Ignacio Cortiñas' new experimental play 'Recent Alien Abductions' is an engaging e

Jorge Ignacio Cortiñas' new experimental play Recent Alien Abductions is an engaging enigma---Few television shows have haunted the collective imagination as much as The X-Files. The …

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Alice Ripley, Melissa Errico, Constantine Maroulis, Ali Ewoldt Star in Long Island Into the Woods: In Concert by Andrew Gans

A concert version of the Stephen Sondheim-James Lapine musical is presented March 8–9.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM