Monday, April 1, 2019 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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Southern Promises by Victor Gluck, Editor-In-Chief

Playwright Thomas Bradshaw seems to have taken literally the dictum in theater to “Astonish!” His plays like "Burning," "Intimacy," "Job," and "Fulfillment," to name only a few seen in N…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 11:37PM

MICF: Mark Watson – The Infinite Show by Arts Review

Multi-award-winning Welsh stand-up comic Mark Watson has an ongoing love of visiting Melbourne for the Comedy Festival, and we love him right back. This time around Watson presents The Infin…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 11:05PM
Monday, April 1, 2019 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Music News: Columbia Orchestra continues 41st Season with Symphonic Pops by Md Theatre Guide News Desk

The Columbia Orchestra’s 41st season continues on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at 7:30pm and Sunday, April 7, 2019 at 3:00pm with a family-friendly concert featuring classical favorites, blockb…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 10:47PM

Theatre Review: ‘Dead Dog’s Bone: A Birthday Play’ at Nu Sass Productions by Mary Ann Johnson

I fell in love with the dog. The dog’s name happens to be Dog, and as portrayed by Karen Lange, I just wanted to scoop her up and give her all the treats. Lange gives a performance that is…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 10:39PM

MICF: Tom Gleeson – Joy by Arts Review

You may know Australia’s Tom Gleeson from recent ABC TV work: a segment Hard Chat escaped its mediocre container to evolve into stand-alone show Hard Quiz. There Gleeson has cultivated his…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 10:38PM

‘A Quick 5’ with Jay D. Brock, Production Director, ‘Into the Light’ presented by The Choral Arts Society of Washington by Susan Brall

The Choral Arts Society of Washington are presenting a unique production Into the Light, Music Space and Resonance on April 5th and 6th at 8PM at the Dupont Underground under the Artistic Di…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 10:17PM
Monday, April 1, 2019 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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Victorian Government supporting the Next Generation of Creative Start Ups by Arts Review

The Victorian Government is helping creative teams turn their big ideas into sustainable businesses as part of the accelerator program Foundry658. Minister for Creative Industries Martin Fol…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 09:57PM

Review: ‘Native Son’ at Mosaic Theatre by Ramona Harper

We usually think of a rat as a detestable lowlife animal that we dread. It slinks in dark corners of the floor, hiding itself from being seen. It nervously darts and runs when spotted and ca…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:47PM

An Electrifying New Riff On West Side Story At The Maltz by Bill Hirschman

The electrifying choreography by Al Blackstone and the vibrant staging by Marcos Santana in the Maltz Jupiter Theatre's West Side Story not only wipe away any disappointment at not seeing Je…

SOURCE: Florida Theater On Stage at 09:36PM

Theater Review: AFTERGLOW (Pride Films and Plays) by Lawrence Bommer

DOES LOVE NEED A LEASH? “The heart wants what the heart wants.” Emily Dickinson’s seemingly simple saying (akin to Gertrude Stein’s “A rose is a rose is a rose”) in fact packs a …

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 09:33PM

Philadelphia Artists’ Collective presents John Ford’s ‘Tis Pity She’s a Whore’ by Cameron Kelsall

Philadelphia Artists’ Collective’s ‘Tis Pity She’s a Whore’ is revenge tragedy done rippingly right. Cameron Kelsall reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 09:30PM
Monday, April 1, 2019 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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CHICAGO set to razzle dazzle Brisbane and Melbourne this Summer by Arts Review

It has been confirmed that the multi-award winning, record breaking musical CHICAGO is coming to Brisbane and Melbourne this summer! Produced in Australia by John Frost and Suzanne Jones, th…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 08:31PM

Review: ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ by Aquila Theatre at George Mason University by Chuck Leonard

Last night, Aquila Theatre performed a wonderful version of the classic comedy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream at George Mason University’s Center for Visual and Performing Arts. All of the a…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:24PM

Ariana Grande Drops New Song ‘Monopoly’ With Victoria Monét by Jordan Moreau

The year of Ariana Grande continues. Grande and her longtime collaborator Victoria Monét surprised fans with a track titled “Monopoly” on Monday. The bouncy pop single comes less than t…

SOURCE: Variety at 08:19PM

Review: 'Hedwig' gets her closeup in raw, hard-rocking and funny production at Diversionary by James Hebert

Musical about gender-fluid performer a good fit for University Heights theater and its cozy performance space

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 08:02PM
Monday, April 1, 2019 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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‘A Quick 5’ with Christopher Joyce, Director of “Brighton Beach Memoirs” at The Newtowne Players. by Kaylin Beach

This weekend, The Newtowne Players brought to their audiences another Neil Simon classic with the opening of “Brighton Beach Memoirs.” I had the opportunity to ask Director Christopher J…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 07:56PM

MICF: Galapagos! the Musical by Arts Review

History tells us of Charles Darwin’s time in the Galapagos Islands off Ecuador in 1835. There, he found similar finches had different beaks, allowing them access to a specific diet. In a g…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 07:50PM

Theatre Review: ‘Queen of Basel’ at Studio Theatre by Elle Marie Sullivan

Art Basel is one of the premier art events of the year in Miami Beach. It attracts the ultra-wealthy with its lavish parties and wild festivities. It portrays a relevant backdrop to a modern…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 07:46PM

Kids Might Be Motivated To Learn If They Aren’t Always Stuck In A Classroom. Imagine That by Joe Patti

Last month there was an article in Forbes about the benefits of field trips and arts education. It started out in a way I dislike, discussing test scores and neurological development as if a…

SOURCE: insidethearts.com at 07:20PM

Ballet Shoes In Darker Skin Tones Are Finally Here by Artsjournal1

“The new shoes” — made by the British shoemaker Freed in partnership with the UK troupe Ballet Black — “come in two versions, bronze and brown, and they’re a huge leap forward fo…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:14PM

Lesli Margerhita, Marc Kudisch And More Announced For THE FLAMINGO KID At Hartford Stage by Alexa Criscitiello

Hartford Stage announced today the cast and creative team for the world premiere musicalThe Flamingo Kid, helmed by Artistic DirectorDarko Tresnjak.The musical, which closes the 2018-19 seas…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:13PM

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Weekly Grosses Analysis - 4/1

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

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:06PM
Monday, April 1, 2019 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Michael Feinstein’s ‘S Wonderful and Marvelous Salute to Jewish Broadway by Marilyn Lester

In his ongoing Standard Time series at Zankel Hall, Michael Feinstein created another winner of a show with The Great American Jewish Songbook. More specifically, the singer’s template of …

SOURCE: NiteLifeExchange at 06:23PM

The 33rd Annual MAC Awards: A Pictorial by Maryann Lopinto by Maryann Lopinto

The 33rd Annual MAC Awards were handed out on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 during a festive, evening at a sold-out SONY Hall in New York City. Enjoy this pictorial of the event with photos by Ma…

SOURCE: NiteLifeExchange at 06:21PM

Broadway In Chicago Announces CRUEL INTENTIONS: THE ‘90s MUSICAL 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 <em>CRUEL INTENTIONS: THE ‘90s MUSICAL</em> D…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 06:19PM

Broadway Licensing Partners with The Miracle Project to Create Musical for Kids on Autism Spectrum by BroadwayWorld

Theatrical licensor Broadway Licensing launches a new musical created for performers on the autism spectrum, Heroes Like Me, created by The Miracle Project, profiled in the two time Emmy Awa…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:08PM

Review: ‘columbinus’ at 1st Stage by John Stoltenberg

There’s a lot that’s shocking and disturbing in this show, as well there should be—it’s based on the April 20, 1999, shooting at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado. That ma…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 06:07PM

The Broadway.com Show: Heidi Schreck and More Talking About the Importance of What the Constitution Means to Me on Opening Night by Broadway.com

Heidi Schreck, director Oliver Butler and more talk about the importance of bringing What the Constitution Means to Me to Broadway.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:05PM

Sing-A-Long Musicals Are Becoming A Thing by Artsjournal

Of course, in your traditional theatre experience, you go to listen to the performers. But just as audiences have been joining in for showings of Rocky Picture Horror and Sound of Music, the…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 06:02PM

Class Notes: From “After,” Joe Brancato by James Marino

Listen: Lauren Class Schneider talks to director Joe Brancato about “After,” playing off Broadway at 59E59 Theaters. Class Notes actively covers New York’s current theater season on, o…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 06:00PM
Monday, April 1, 2019 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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TOM STOPPARD: ‘ROSENCRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD’ (LISTEN NOW ON BBC RADIO 4) by Robert Shuman

Listen Mathew Baynton, Andrew Buchan and Toby Jones star in an energetic new production of the play that made Tom Stoppard’s reputation overnight in 1967. Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are …

SOURCE: stagevoices.com at 05:44PM

Danielle Brooks to Star in Shakespeare in the Park’s Much Ado About Nothing by Ryan McPhee

The Orange Is the New Black star and Tony nominee will take the Delacorte stage in Central Park for the Public Theater run.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:34PM

Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Eddie Jemison of Waitress by Broadway.com

Eddie Jemison stops by Broadway.com HQ to chat about starring in both the film and musical versions of Waitress with Ryan Lee Gilbert.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:33PM

To Celebrate April Fool’s Day: A List Of Famous Literary Hoaxes by Artsjournal

So what makes a good literary hoax? Well the world needs to be sucked into believing it of course. And that means of course that you don’t know the fraud until the deception has been revea…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 05:33PM

Check Out These Patriotic Portraits of Heidi Schreck & More on Opening Night of What the Constitution Means to Me by Lindsey Sullivan

Three cheers for the red, white and blue! What the Constitution Means to Me opened at the Hayes Theatre on March 31, and after playwright and star Heidi Schreck took her bow, she got glammed…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:32PM

BWW Album Review: TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL (Original London Cast Recording) Lets Adrienne Warren Shine by David Clarke

The London production of TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Is slated to transfer to Broadway this fall, but Ghostlight Records is offering audiences a sneak peek into the critically well-receiv…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:23PM

NEW COLONY’S WORLD PREMIERE OF SMALL WORLD PLAYS THROUGH MAY 4 AT THE DEN by Michael J. Roberts

(front) Jackie Seijo with (back, l to r) Stephanie Shum and Patriac Coakley in The New Colony’s world premiere of SMALL WORLD. Photo by [...] The post NEW COLONY’S WORLD PREMIER…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 05:15PM

A Look at Do You Feel Anger? Off-Broadway by Nathan Skethway

Mara Nelson-Greenberg's dark comedy, directed by Morgot Bordelon, began performances March 13 at the Vineyard Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:14PM

Review: Ain't No Mo' at curtainup.com/ by Deirdre Donovan

There are some things you can't pack in a suitcase. This becomes glaringly evident in Jordan E. Cooper's new play currently heating up the boards at the Public's LuEsther Hall

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 05:02PM
Monday, April 1, 2019 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Broadway Box Office Climbs To $37M; ‘Beetlejuice’ & ‘Tootsie’ Arrive by Greg Evans

Has Broadway ever looked more Hollywood? Beetlejuice and Tootsie have joined a theatrical line-up that already includes Network, Pretty Woman and King Kong, to name a few of this season’s …

SOURCE: Deadline at 04:58PM

R&B singer-songwriter Khalid to stop in Sacramento on North American tour

R&B singer-songwriter Khalid announced that he will be making a stop in Sacramento on his first North American tour. Khalid will be performing at the Golden 1 Center on June … Click to…

SOURCE: The Sacramento Bee at 04:58PM

See the Cast of Jesse Eisenberg’s Happy Talk Meet the Press by Marc J. Franklin

Nico Santos, Marin Ireland, Tedra Millan, Daniel Oreskes, and Susan Sarandon star in the world premiere from The New Group.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:58PM

LA Times Restaurant Critic’s Fabulous April 1 Takedown Of NY Restaurants by Artsjournal

In Los Angeles, we’re spoiled by the breadth and quality of our dining options. In addition to outstanding year-round produce, I can get great huaraches, refreshing mul naengmyeon and impe…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 04:54PM

Odds & Ends: Nikki Renée Daniels to Join Chicago Production of Hamilton & More by Broadway.com

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed today and this weekend. Nikki Renée Daniels to Join Chicago Production of Hamilton Nikki Renée Daniels is bound for the Windy City. …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:51PM

Photo Coverage: Meet the Cast of Jesse Eisenberg's HAPPY TALK by Walter McBride

The New Groupwill soon presentJesse Eisenberg's Happy Talk, with Tedra Millan, Daniel Oreskes and Nico Santos joining, as previously announced, Marin Ireland and Susan Sarandon, in this worl…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:47PM

In Search Of “Normal” (It’s Become A Festering Battleground) by Artsjournal

“Normality” took a battering in the second half of the 20th century. Lots of people were angry about it and did their level best either to tear it down or render it definitively gauche. …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 04:32PM

Queen jukebox musical We Will Rock You to launch North American tour by Tyler Aquilina

Prepare to be rocked once more. Hot on the heels of Bohemian Rhapsody and its multiple Oscar wins, the rock musical We Will Rock You, inspired by the music of Queen, will launch a North Am…

SOURCE: Entertainment Weekly at 04:29PM

Irrational Exuberance: Audiences Love Broadway Hit 'Greenspan' by Jen Sands-Windsor

A new musical inspired by the Broadway hit about Alexander Hamilton tells the story of former chairman on the Federal Reserve, Alan Greenspan.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 04:23PM

QUEEN MUSICALWE WILL ROCK YOU TO LAUNCH NEW NORTH AMERICAN TOUR IN SEPTEMBER by Michael J. Roberts

PHOTO CREDIT: Queen Theatrical Productions Ltd With the recent Oscar®-winning film, “Bohemian Rhapsody,” the music [...] The post <em>QUEEN</em> MUSICAL<em>WE WILL ROC…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 04:12PM

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Weekly Grosses Analysis - 4/1; MOCKINGBIRD Sets a New Record by Bww Special

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

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:07PM

Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 3/31/19 by BroadwayWorld

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 3312019.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:06PM

BWW TV: The Kid Critics Get a Lesson in Acceptance at THE PROM! by BroadwayWorld TV

We are continuing the series with Tai 12, Isabella 14, and Charles 11, who recently headed to the Longacre Theatre to check out The Prom. Curious about what they thought about the show Find …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:02PM

Study: Canadian Artists Make Less Than Average Workers – Way Less by Artsjournal

The median individual income of Canada’s artists is $23,100, or 45 per cent less than all Canadian workers ($41,900). A typical artist has employment income of just $15,000, a figure that …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 04:01PM
Monday, April 1, 2019 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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What Do You Want From Your Local Theater? Readers Respond by Scott Heller

Wishing for challenge, boldness, new work, intimacy, a friendly welcome — and inexpensive parking.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 03:43PM

INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - April 1st - AIN'T TOO PROUD & HILLARY AND CLINTON Top Growth! by Alan Henry

With most ticket sales, purchasing decisions, and fan experiences happening online, a Broadway show's digital presence is more important than ever. In this feature, each week I'll analyze ou…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:42PM

Grosses Analysis: Broadway’s Tootsie and Beetlejuice Off to Promising Starts Ahead of Spring Openings by Ryan McPhee

Meanwhile, To Kill a Mockingbird broke its own record for the highest weekly gross for an American play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:39PM

Canada’s Stratford Festival On A Roll, Extends Its Star Director’s Contract by Artsjournal

Under Antoni Cimolino’s tenure as artistic director, the Ontario institution has seen six consecutive surpluses and attendance surpass the 500,000 mark. – Toronto Star

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 03:34PM

Broadway Grosses: Tootsie & Beetlejuice Make a Splash; Mockingbird Makes History by Broadway.com

A pair of new musicals based on beloved films drew solid numbers and filled houses in their first performances on Broadway this past week. In just two previews apiece, Tootsie took in a gros…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:21PM

Review: Chelsea Marcantel's "Tiny Houses" at Cleveland Playhouse: Go, See and Be Delighted! by Roy Barko

The cast is a perfect blend of eccentrics & "normals;" free spirit MICHAEL DOHERTY delights, pretty KATE EASTMAN, studly PETER HARGRAVE real with conflicts and cutesy NANDITZ SHENOY round ou…

SOURCE: coolcleveland.com at 03:20PM

Can Computational Science Really Improve Our Insight Into The Humanities? by Artsjournal

Questions that historians and literary critics used to debate are increasingly scooped up by quantitative disciplines. In 2011, for instance, a team led by evolutionary biologists cooperated…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 03:01PM

‘Columbinus,’ re-creating the 1999 Colorado high school shooting, remains disturbingly relevant by Celia Wren

Incisive performances define the play, which was drawn from interviews.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 03:00PM

'A Number' at Writers Theatre: Remember when cloning was our biggest fear? by Chris Jones

A problem with writing dystopian dramas, be they in the theater or on TV, is that the sources of societal anxiety change fast. That is not to say that we get any less anxious overall, merely…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 03:00PM
Monday, April 1, 2019 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Paying attention by Artsjournal1

The New York Times apparently wants us all to be more productive, since it’s hammering away at the subject from many fronts. – Andrew Taylor

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 02:58PM

No worries by Artsjournal1

Yes, my recent car crash scared me terribly, and yes, I know how very lucky I was to escape without a scratch. Even so, that seems to have been the end of it. I haven’t had any flashbacks,…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 02:57PM

David Friesen, Bassist And Pianist by Artsjournal1

David Friesen, My Faith, My Life (Origin)Friesen’s virtuosity brought him to prominence as a bassist nearly fifty years ago. This two-CD album presents him on the first disc playing his co…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 02:56PM

We Will Rock You Will Relaunch North American Tour by Adam Hetrick

The Queen musical will play the Hulu Theatre at Madison Square Garden this fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:49PM

Queen Musical WE WILL ROCK YOU Will Launch North American Tour This Fall by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld has learned that the West End hit, WE WILL ROCK YOU, which broke all records at London's Dominion Theatre will launch a North American tour this fall

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:48PM

🍸 What the Constitution Means to Me by Theater With A Twist

🍸  What the Constitution Means to Me – Helen Hayes Theater, through July 21st Written by Heidi Schreck, Directed by Oliver Butler Cast includes: Heidi

SOURCE: theaterwithatwist.com at 02:47PM

April 2019 Onstage by American Theatre Editors

From a relocation camp in Arkansas to Pittsburgh's Hill District, from warring street gangs to Filipino gangsters, check out what is onstage this month.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:38PM

Ingmar Bergman Grew Weary Of Making Movies. Then He Started Writing Books by Artsjournal

The books are startlingly intimate, exploring things he felt he couldn’t convey in film. “In order to go back to the beginning, to explore with such startling intimacy the archetype of a…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 02:29PM

Rebecca Naomi Jones and Gideon Glick to Announce Lucille Lortel Award Nominations on Playbill by Ryan McPhee

The 34th annual ceremony, honoring the best of Off-Broadway, will be held May 5.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:15PM

Opera Review: “Dido and Aeneas” — A Memorable Evening of Purcell by Susan Miron

Handel and Haydn Society assembled both a must-hear program and an extraordinary cast of singers. The post Opera Review: “Dido and Aeneas” — A Memorable Evening of Purcell appeared fir…

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 02:11PM

London Calling with Imogen Lloyd Webbber: Jason Donovan Returning to Joseph, Tom Hiddleston in Betrayal and More by Broadway.com

Imogen Lloyd Webber talks about Jason Donovan returning to Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and gives a thumbs up to Frozen.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:08PM

Adam Driver Pulls Detective Duty, Zombie Carol Kane Craves Chardonnay in The Dead Don’t Die Trailer by Dan Meyer

Driver (currently starring in Burn This on Broadway) and stage vet Kane appear in zombie attack thriller.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:07PM

Watch Mean Girls' Kate Rockwell Sing a Sondheim Medley From Her Upcoming NYC Concert by Roberto Araujo

The Broadway favorite shares with Playbill her renditions of "I Know Things Now" and "Now You Know"

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:05PM

ZACH Theatre Slates Season Built Around Lisa Loomer’s ‘Roe’ by American Theatre Editors

The play about Roe v. Wade will be joined by five other mainstage productions, a family series, and multiple holiday offerings.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:05PM

Is Donald Trump Really A Great Novelist? by Artsjournal

Richard North Patterson: “The aim of the novelist is to enlist others in his fantasies, immersing them in an alternative reality so emotionally compelling that they willingly suspend disbe…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 02:03PM

Review: ‘August: Osage County’ by Providence Players of Fairfax by Julia L. Exline

Providence Players of Fairfax presents Tracy Letts’ August: Osage County, winner of the 2008 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and Tony Award for Best New Play. Michael Donahue directs a strong, se…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:02PM

From London: Company, Upended and Presumably New York-Bound by Jesse Oxfeld

★★★★★ A new take on Sondheim's 1970 single-man classic is wonderfully different, if not necessarily in the most obvious way The post From London: Company, Upended and Presumably Ne…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 02:02PM

From London: Follies, Back at the National for an Encore Performance by Jesse Oxfeld

★★★★ Revived anew, the 2017 production of Sondheim’s aged-showgirls musical retains its power, mostly The post From London: Follies, Back at the National for an Encore Performance …

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 02:00PM
Monday, April 1, 2019 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Hear Heidi Schreck and Team Explain What the Constitution Means to Me on the Red Carpet by Playbill Staff

The Obie winner, who wrote and stars in the new show about her life and the United States Constitution, opened on Broadway March 31.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:56PM

The 2019 Olivier Award-nominated set designs by Robin Johnson

Entering a theatre auditorium can be like entering another world - never more so than when witnessing the work of this year's Best Set Design nominees. The post The 2019 Olivier Award-nomina…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 01:42PM

REVIEW: Much Ado About Nothing, New Vic Theatre, Newcastle-under-Lyme ✭✭✭✭ by Mark Ludmon

By Mark Ludmon Mark Ludmon reviews Northern Broadsides’ production of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing This post REVIEW: Much Ado About Nothing, New Vic Theatre, Newcastle-under-Lyme…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 01:41PM

Drama League Welcomes 12 New Directing Fellows by Olivia Clement

The fellowship recipients will participate in programs in New York City around the U.S.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:33PM

Charges Of Mismanagement Of Control Of Balanchine’s Ballets by Artsjournal

Unlike a painting or the written score of a symphony, a dance is uniquely fragile because there is no foolproof way to preserve it and steps are easily forgotten. Even a complete work can be…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 01:30PM

Hershey Felder is back in SF Bay Area, portraying Debussy in ‘Paris Love Story’ by Randy McMullen

Hershey Felder explores the life and music of Claude Debussy in the world premiere of "A Paris Love Story" at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 01:30PM

VIDEO: Christina Bianco Belts the Night Away with 'All By Myself' by Stage Tube

THE GREEN ROOM 42 presents pint-sized powerhouseChristina Biancoin her new show Diva on Demand on Saturday, March 30 at 930 PM. The Girl of a Thousand Voices debuts at the club with a set-li…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:26PM

Register today for spring Leadership programs by Artsjournal

Develop rigorous new ways of thinking and doing to build purpose-driven initiatives and institutions.

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 01:19PM

BWW TV: WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME Celebrates Opening Night! by Tv - Opening Night Special

Written and performed by two-time Obie Award winner Heidi SchreckGrand Concourse, 'I Love Dick' and directed by Obie Award winner Oliver Butler The Amateurs, The Light Years, What the Consti…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:14PM

Lea Michele to play Ariel in live 30th anniversary performance of The Little Mermaid by Joey Nolfi

Lea Michele is heading under the sea for a two-night musical performance of The Little Mermaid. The Hollywood Bowl announced Monday it will host a revival of the popular live production of D…

SOURCE: Entertainment Weekly at 01:12PM

Critic’s Pick: Review: Stranded Between Hope and Regret in ‘Life Sucks.’ by Elisabeth Vincentelli

Aaron Posner’s bitingly funny, unexpectedly touching play is “sort of adapted from ‘Uncle Vanya.’”

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 01:03PM

A New Bio Of Letitia Elizabeth Landon, “The Female Byron” Haven’t Heard Of Her? (It Was Complicated) by Artsjournal

Landon has been labeled “the female Byron” and “the Sappho of a polished age.” But the public figure she probably most closely resembles is Britney Spears. The two had the same gimmi…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 01:02PM

10 Celebrities Coming to Broadway in Spring 2019 by Mikey Miller

Nathan Lane, Christie Brinkley and Adam Driver are just a few of the big names headed to the Great White Way this season.

SOURCE: ShowTickets.com at 01:00PM

Marvelous Meredith Monk making multimedia waves at Stanford by Georgia Rowe

Musician, composer and choreographer brings her singular vision to a 3-day residency at Stanford University'.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 01:00PM

What were Emma Clarendon’s most popular posts in March? by Emma Clarendon

Here are a few reads from Emma Clarendon's Love London Love Culture that proved particularly popular in March.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PM

Inside LA Stage History: Los Angeles Theater and the LADCC by Julio Martinez

Written by Julio Martinez During the years 1848 to 1870, the City of Los Angeles made a slow, often turbulent transition from its previous Spanish colonial rule to the often brutal rule-of-l…

SOURCE: thisstage.la at 01:00PM

Chicago playwright wins national award for his Broken Nose play 'Plainclothes' by Doug George

Chicago playwright Spenser Davis, a company member of Broken Nose Theatre, is the winner of the American Theatre Critics Association's 2019 M. Elizabeth Osborn New Play Award for an emerging…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 01:00PM

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory's Willy Wonka Loves His Sweet Role

Who can take a sunrise, sprinkle it in dew, cover it in chocolate and a miracle or two? The touring cast of Broadway's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory would want you to believe that they d…

SOURCE: www.laweekly.com at 01:00PM
Monday, April 1, 2019 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Andrew Keenan-Bolger to Star in Little Shop of Horrors at Cape Playhouse, Heidi Gardner, Dan Amboyer, More Also Join Summer Season by Andrew Gans

Among the additional productions that will be seen this summer are Noises Off, Once, and A Chorus Line.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:56PM

Heidi Gardner, Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Alison Fraser and More to Star in Cape Playhouse's 2019 Season by BroadwayWorld

Today The Cape Playhouse announced principal casting for the theatre's historic 93rd season, which includes an impressive list of Broadway and television stars.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:50PM

Jack the Ripper — English National Opera puts forgotten victims in the spotlight

Iain Bell’s new work is hit-and-miss but its cast of veteran singers is a big draw at the London Coliseum

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:45PM

Go Inside Opening Night of Heidi Schreck's What the Constitution Means to Me by Caitlin Moynihan

Heidi Schreck's What the Constitution Means to Me opened at Broadway's Helen Hayes Theatre on March 31 after an acclaimed off-Broadway run. Directed by Oliver Butler in his Broadway debut, t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:44PM

Happy Birthday, Fountain Theatre by Fountaintheatre

When my parents met and fell in love, their favorite book was Eric Sevareid’s “Not So Wild a Dream.” They felt the phrase captured the promise of their bond, and had the words inscribe…

SOURCE: intimateexcellent.wpcomstaging.com at 12:43PM

April 1: Stephen Sondheim Announces Reworking Of Roundabout's MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG by BroadwayWorld

'It was 1981, we were stoned out of our mind...' said Sondheim. For the first time, instead of being presented backward, the show will be re-worked to be staged in chronological order. Check…

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Marie-Antoinette at the Opéra Royal, Versailles — the setting is ideal, the ballet less so

Thierry Malandain tells us little about France’s last queen in his fluffy new work

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Broadway Premiere of Ink Extends by Olivia Clement

The new James Graham play, which charts the rise of Rupert Murdoch, begins previews April 2.

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On Rereading Vonnegut’s “Slaughterhouse-Five” 50 Years Later by Artsjournal

James Parker has been reading it since it first came out, and finds that it still resonates. Find your own personal canon, he writes, and you discover and rediscover new things over the year…

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VIDEO: On This Day, April 1- Tom Hanks Makes His Broadway Debut In Nora Ephron's LUCKY GUY by Stage Tube

On this day in 2013, Academy Award-winnerTom Hanksmade his Broadway debut in Lucky Guy, written byNora Ephronand directed byGeorge C. Wolfe.

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Marie review at Perth Theatre – ‘a punchy piece of solo storytelling’ by David Pollock

Wide-eyed and excited, a young actor from Edinburgh named Marie arrives in London with dreams of making her name and career in

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Watch the Creative Team Behind Come From Away Discuss the Global Impact of the Broadway Musical by Nathan Skethway

The acclaimed musical continues at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre and around the world.

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We the (Plural Noun) Get Wordy at Opening Night of What the Constitution Means to Me by Broadway.com

At the opening night of What the Constitution Means to Me the cast and guests fill in blanks to create their own wacky version of the Constitution's preamble.

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An open letter to Rufus Norris and the National Theatre (your views) by The Stage

An open letter to Rufus Norris and the programming team at the National Theatre… We all know there’s a problem with representation

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Pasadena Playhouse Will Host 20th Annual Directors Lab West by American Theatre Editors

Dozens of early and mid-career stage directors and choreographers will participate in the week-long event this May.

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James Graham's Ink Extends Broadway Run Before Previews Begin by Andy Lefkowitz

Ink, James Graham's new play about the making of the tabloid newspaper The Sun, has received an extension at Manhattan Theatre Club's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Originally announced to play…

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Wise Children to adapt Enid Blyton’s Malory Towers for 2019 tour by Georgia Snow

Emma Rice’s Wise Children has announced it will adapt the Enid Blyton book Malory Towers for its second production. The company, which

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WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO BROADWAY: REVIEW by Philip Boroff

Disturbing, timely and leavened by dry wit, What the Constitution Means to Me  is an impassioned play about American governance that may renew your faith in Broadway. Heidi Schreck, who wr…

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Film Review: “Diane” — Heroine of a Different Stripe by Erica Abeel

What elevates these ordinary lives is director Kent Jones's elegiac distance; the narrative has the feel of a memory piece. The post Film Review: “Diane” — Heroine of a Different Strip…

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Tony Winner Wilson Jermaine Heredia Tapped for Original Sound Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

The Rent star will be seen in Adam Seidel’s new drama, directed by Elena Araoz, at the Cherry Lane this spring.

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White Devilat curtainup.com/ by Gregory Wilson

Review: If A Game of Thrones is your kind of series, you'll find a lot to like about the Red Bull Theater production of John Webster's play

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Artists’ Paper Collage To Mark 30th Anniversary Of Louvre Pyramid Ripped To Shreds By Tourists by Artsjournal

No, they didn’t mean to. They weren’t angry or anything. But it was paper, after all. In the courtyard of the Louvre. Outside. And there were soooo many people. – The Guardian

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‘Like Benn, it is passionate, funny & touchingly sentimental’: Director Giles Croft on Tony’s Last Tape by Emma Clarendon

Director Giles Croft chatted to Love London Love Culture's Emma Clarendon about his production of Tony’s Last Tape, which returns for a London season at the Omnibus Theatre from 2 to 20 Ap…

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Make-up artist Sarah Luscombe: ‘The more grossed out the audiences are, the better’ by Liz Hoggard

After 10 years as a dancer, Sarah Luscombe is carving out a career as a make-up artist. She tells Liz Hoggard about

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MERCURY THEATER ANNOUNCES LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS SUMMER EXTENSION by Michael J. Roberts

Sam Woods (Puppet) and Christopher Kale Jones – Photo Credit: Brett Beiner Walter Stearns, Executive [...] The post MERCURY THEATER ANNOUNCES <em>LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS</em> SU…

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Upcoming CD Releases for April 2019

Check out the latest in upcoming releases of Broadway and theatre related CDs for April, 2019.

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Broadway’s Ain’t Too Proud Goes Behind Motown Music in a Whole New Way by Felicia Fitzpatrick

Writer Dominique Morisseau’s new musical about The Temptations isn’t just about black artists then—it’s about now.

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Discovery to pay BBC £300m for wildlife rights

Ten-year partnership comes as broadcasters compete with Netflix for on-demand viewers

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‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ reports advance of more than $22 million by Caitlin Huston

“To Kill a Mockingbird” currently has an advance of more than $22 million, producer Scott Rudin announced Monday. The Aaron Sorkin play has been playing the Shubert Theatre since Nov. 1,…

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Nikki Renée Daniels Is Chicago Hamilton's New Angelica Schuyler by Ryan McPhee

The Book of Mormon and Porgy and Bess alum joins the company of the Tony- and Pulitzer-winning musical April 2.

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What’s Happenin’ in Travy-Land This Spring by Trav S.D.

Here at the Travalanche Ranch, we’re planning exciting stuff for throughout the year and into the next, but the time has come to let you know about all the exciting plans we have lined up …

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Musicals Stripped Back: Waitress in London Performs Bad Idea by Iris Chan

Cast members from Waitress sing "Bad Idea." Performers: Katharine McPhee, David Hunter, Nicole Raquel Dennis, Michael Hamway, Chris McGuigan and Sarah O'Connor. The post Musicals Stripped B…

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with...: Sam Rockwell, Screendom’s Slinkiest Rogue by Maureen Dowd

Going from George Bush to choreographer Bob Fosse? Now that’s a ball change!

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Confirm or Deny: Sam Rockwell by Maureen Dowd

More on the actor’s friends and influences.

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The Shed Opens This Week At Hudson Yards. So What Is The Shed? by Artsjournal

It’s a fancy configurable space in the middle of the mega-billion-dollar New York luxury development that says it wants to be an art space that “doesn’t compete with anything else.” …

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What's Playing on Broadway: April 1-7, 2019 by Bww Special

Below, BroadwayWorld brings you this weekly listing of Broadway shows and their show times forApril1-7, 2019.

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Leguizamo’s Latin History for Morons to Launch Tour by Mark A. Robinson

Tony Award winner John Leguizamo, known for his one-man Broadway shows that humorously celebrate his Latin heritage, will be touring the country in his acclaimed Broadway hit Latin History f…

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Judy Kuhn Will Celebrate Richard Rodgers, Mary Rodgers, and Adam Guettel at Symphony Space by Andrew Gans

The four-time Tony nominee, who currently stars in the London revival of Fiddler on the Roof, will return to New York for the April 22 concert.

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Jack the Ripper: The Women of Whitehall review, English National Opera: A crucial corrective that fails to match its ambition by Andrew Griffin, Andrew Griffin

This honourable work in telling victims' stories is let down by the fact there isn't much story to tell

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Stephanie J. Block Performs “I Found Someone” from The Cher Show by Broadwaydirect

Stephanie J. Block performs "I Found Someone" from The Cher Show on "The View". The post Stephanie J. Block Performs “I Found Someone” from <i>The Cher Show</i> appeared firs…

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Audra McDonald, Will Swenson, and More Join Playbill Travel’s Upcoming Cruise by Genesis Johnson

Additional Tony winners will join the married duo on the Broadway on the Mediterranean in August 2020.

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“One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich” at Bolshoi Theatre, Moscow by Blouin Artinfo

“One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich” will be on stage at Bolshoi Theatre April 20-21, 2019 to commemorate Alexander Solzhenitsyn’s 100th anniversary. The libretto is by Alexander T…

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BWW Review: American Dreams Twist Into Capitalist Nightmares in Stefano Massini's Captivating THE LEHMAN TRILOGY by Michael Dale

Like a sad, lonely island, depleted of its bounty, a single floor of the offices of Lehman Brothers is revealed, isolated, lofted above the endless business of a bustling Manhattan. It is em…

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Cry Havoc review at Park Theatre, London – ‘intriguing, but didactic’ by Theo Bosanquet

There are some intriguing ideas underscoring American playwright Tom Coash’s study of a gay relationship in present day Cairo. Mohammed, fresh from

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'The Firestorm' at First Folio: What do you do when your husband, a white politician, turns out to have a racist scandal in his past? by Kerry Reid

A white — and putatively liberal — politician with a rising profile finds his career threatened when a story about a racist act he committed in college comes to light. No, it’s not the…

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Alasdair Harvey, Anna O’Byrne, and Gary Tushaw to star in UK premiere of Amour at the Charing Cross Theatre

Love is in the air this summer... Following an initial announcement made around Valentine's Day, casting has now been announced for the hit Broadway musical, Amour, which is set to transfer…

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‘To Kill A Mockingbird’ Breaks Broadway American Play Record With $1.718M Weekly Box Office Take by Greg Evans

EXCLUSIVE: Aaron Sorkin’s To Kill A Mockingbird has smashed its own box office record, securing its place in the Broadway history books yet again with the highest weekly gross ever for an …

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Nearly 30% think performers’ social media should be vetted prior to casting – The Stage poll by Georgia Snow

More than a quarter of respondents to a poll by The Stage think performers’ social media should be vetted as part of

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See Five Aladdin Genies Reunite for a Special Medley in Honor of the Show's Fifth Anniversary by Caitlin Moynihan

We've never had a friend like him! On March 20, Disney's Aladdin celebrated five years on Broadway, and in honor of the event, five Genies took the stage for an epic medley. Current Broadwa…

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John Leguizamo's LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS Will Embark on North American Tour by BroadwayWorld

Following its Tony-nominated hit Broadway run at Studio 54 seen by tens of thousands, The WOW Agency today announced that Tony Award winner John Leguizamo's one-man play LATIN HISTORY FOR MO…

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John Leguizamo Will Launch National Tour of Latin History for Morons at the Apollo by Adam Hetrick

The rapid-fire lesson in overlooked Latin history will tour to more than 15 cities this summer.

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Podcast Episode 184 – 3 Time Academy Award Winner Meryl Streep!

Sometimes this biz is all about being in the right place at the right time. If you follow me on Instagram, then you know I’ve been traveling a lot lately.  And, well, when you’re sitti…

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The Drama League Announces Recipients Of The 2019 Directors Project Fellowships by BroadwayWorld

The Drama League has announced the twelve stage directors who have been selected as the 2019 Directing Fellows of The Drama League Directors Project NJ Agwuna, Sharifa Elkady, Raz Golden, Ch…

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Broadway Openings Galore, Fosse/Verdon's FX Premiere & More April Picks by Lindsey Sullivan

The month of April means wishful outdoor dining, optimistic flip-flop wearing, and a slew of new Broadway shows to choose from if you're a theater lover. The cutoff date for Tony Awards eli…

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Read Reviews for the World Premiere of Iain Bell's Jack The Ripper: The Women of Whitechapel by Dan Meyer

The English National Opera production plays at the London Coliseum through April 12.

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5 Years 5 Genies – Aladdin Celebrates 5 Years on Broadway by Broadwaydirect

To celebrate the 5th anniversary of Aladdin on Broadway, 5 current and former Genies – Tony Award winner James Monroe Iglehart, current star Michael James Scott, tour Genie Major Attaway, …

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Queen-inspired rock musical “We Will Rock You” coming to Denver by The Associated Press

A musical inspired by Queen’s music is preparing for a North America tour following the popularity of the Academy Award-winning movie, “Bohemian Rhapsody.”

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Review: The Lehman Trilogy at curtainup.com/ by Elyse Sommer

Three superb actors lead us through the journey of three immigrant brothers' from Bavaria to America, from store keepers to bankers, from "too big to fail" to failure

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VIDEO: Kelli O'Hara, Gavin Creel & More Get Miscast for MCC! by BroadwayWorld

MCC Theater's annual Miscast gala is one of the most exciting and unique theater events in town. Broadway's hottest stars perform songs from roles in which they would never be cast.

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Come from Away choreographer Kelly Devine: ‘It’s great to be part of something that puts goodness out in the world’ by Giverny Masso

Having received her first Olivier award nomination for best theatre choreographer for her work on musical Come from Away, Kelly Devine tells

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It’s National Poetry Month in The U.S., And Poet Laureate Tracy Smith Has Some Things To Say by Artsjournal2

First of all, she has a daily podcast called The Slowdown (which honestly sounds perfect for a poet). She says that poems “remind us of what we feel. They bring language that may not have …

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Darcey Bussell: ‘Girls are now finding it hard to keep up with the guys’ in classical ballet by Giverny Masso

Retired ballerina Darcey Bussell has said that women are now struggling to keep up with the technical and physical abilities of men

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“The Twilight Zone” at Ambassadors Theatre, London by Blouin Artinfo

“The Twilight Zone” based on stories by Rod Serling, is currently on stage at Ambassadors Theatre through June 1, 2019.  “Adapted by Anne Washburn and directed by Olivier Award-winner…

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Podcast Episode 184 – 3 Time Academy Award Winner Meryl Streep!

https://www.buzzsprout.com/123341/1016068-184-meryl-streep.mp3 Sometimes this biz is all about being in the right place at the right time. If you follow me on Instagram, then you know I’v…

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“The Twilight Zone” at Ambassadors Theatre, London by Blouin Artinfo

“The Twilight Zone” based on stories by Rod Serling, is currently on stage at Ambassadors Theatre through June 1, 2019.  “Adapted by Anne Washburn and directed by Olivier Award-winner…

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Gary Tushaw and Anna O’Byrne to Star in London’s Amour by Ryan McPhee

The Michel Legrand musical makes its professional U.K. debut at Charing Cross Theatre in May.

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Carmen Cusack, Sheryl Lee Ralph, More Set for L.A. Music for Medwish Concert by Andrew Gans

The event will raise money for the not-for-profit organization Medwish.

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Photos: See the Company of Off-Broadway’s Alice by Heart With These New Cast Portraits by Marc J. Franklin

The Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater musical is scheduled to run through April 7 at the Robert W. Wilson MCC Theater Space.

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How Did The Matrix, Which Was Super Weird For Its Day, Ever Get Made? by Artsjournal2

Truly, Hollywood is risk-averse, or at least its funders are. But “The Matrix was a mash-up of the Wachowskis’ many interests, blending their love of anime, martial-arts movies, cyberpu…

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‘Book of Mormon’ at Baltimore’s Hippodrome Announces Discount Ticket Lottery by News Desk

Producers of the national tour of The Book of Mormon at Baltimore’s Hippodrome Theater have announced a special ticket discount for seats to each upcoming performance, April 2 through Apri…

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Harvey Fierstein & Lea Michele Set for The Little Mermaid at the Hollywood Bowl by Andy Lefkowitz

A slew of stage alums will go under the sea this spring, in a concert production of The Little Mermaid honoring the film's 30th anniversary. Richard Kraft will direct the two-night event, se…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:22AM

“Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk” by Dmitri Chostakovitch at Opera Bastille by Blouin Artinfo

“Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk,” by Dmitri Chostakovitch, will be on stage beginning April 2 through April 25, 2019, at the Opera Bastille, Paris.Premiered in 1934 in Leningrad, the opera in f…

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The Story Variations of MARJANA AND THE FORTY THIEVES by Dan O'Neil

through sharing, repeating, layering, and rephrasing, the company finds a way to both underline and subvert the brutality without explicitly pointing at it.

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John Leguizamo’s Tony-Nominated Play Latin History for Morons Will Embark on a National Tour by Ryan Gilbert

Following its recent Tony Award-nominated Broadway run at Studio 54, John Leguizamo’s one-man play Latin History for Morons will embark on a North American tour, launching at the Apollo Th…

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‘Latin History for Morons’ to launch a North American tour by Caitlin Huston

John Leguizamo’s one-man play “Latin History for Morons” will launch a North American tour this June. The first stop on the tour will be the Apollo Theater in Harlem on June 20. Other …

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Go Inside the Opening Night of What the Constitution Means to Me on Broadway by Nathan Skethway

Josh Groban, Rachel Brosnahan, and more came out to celebrate the opening of Heidi Schreck's new play at the Hayes Theater.

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Photo Coverage: 5 Genies (and Disney Alumni) Celebrate ALADDIN's 5th Anniversary on Broadway! by Jennifer Broski

To celebrate the 5th anniversary of Aladdin on Broadway, five current and former Genies stopped the show following yesterday's matinee to perform a medley of Aladdin hits. The five Genies in…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:07AM

Enda Walsh’s “Rooms” at Barbican, London by Blouin Artinfo

“Rooms,” by Enda Walsh invites the theatergoers, in this case, a group of six, into the world of theatrical installations, which narrate five different short stories. The production will…

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Theater Top 5: April 2019 by Kevin Greene

A rock 'n' roll comedy from the preeminent meta scribe of our time, the conclusion of an epic saga, a wild love story, and more opening this month across our city's many stages.

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How Accurate Is The Ballet Plot In The TV Show ‘This Is Us’? by Artsjournal2

Yes, this is a minute-by-minute fact check of the ballet scenes (and the overarching sudden ballet plot) in the show’s third season. – Dance Magazine

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‘It’s hard hitting, funny & thought-provoking’: Jane Thornton is riding high with Scary Bikers at the Trafalgar Studios by Emma Clarendon

Actress Jane Thornton chatted to Emma Clarendon about Scary Bikers, playing at the Trafalgar Studios from the 2 April 2019.

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In the Beginning, 1929-1939 by Don Corathers

Celebrating 90 years of Thespians The post In the Beginning, 1929-1939 appeared first on Dramatics Magazine Online.

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REVIEW: Half Me, Half You, Tristan Bates Theatre ✭✭✭ by Sophie Adnitt

By Sophie Adnitt Sophie Adnitt reviews Liane Grant's drama Half Me, Half You now playing at the Tristan Bates Theatre, London . This post REVIEW: Half Me, Half You, Tristan Bates Theatre ✭…

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GRACE NOTES: Monday, April 1, 2019 by Susan Grace

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Not Only Aren’t Books Dead, But Cookbooks Sell Like Hotcakes by Artsjournal2

Cookbooks not only didn’t die, but one in the UK is selling as fast as J.K. Rowling and Dan Brown. What? “The future that Leith and Smith feared – where we do all our cooking from onli…

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Lea Michele and Harvey Fierstein Will Head Cast of Hollywood Bowl’s Immersive The Little Mermaid by Andrew Gans

The Little Mermaid—An Immersive Live-to-Film Concert Experience will also feature Ken Page, Peter Gallagher, and more.

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Broadway on TV: The Cast of OKLAHOMA!, Kristen Chenoweth & More for Week of April 1, 2019 by TV News Desk

From stage to screen, Broadway will be represented on TV for the week of April 1, 2019

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Ned Glass: “You Couldn’t Play Basketball?” by Trav S.D.

Beloved character actor Ned Glass (1906-1984) is best remembered from two highly visible turns in the early 1960s: as Doc in West Side Story (1961) and as Gideon in Charade (1963). I was alr…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:31AM

Three’s Company, Or Is It? ‘Afterglow’ at Pride Film & Plays by Matthew Wexler

Pride Film & Plays presents the Chicago premiere of S. Asher Gelman's "Afterglow," which explores the aftermath of a same-sex polyamorous relationship. The post Three’s Company, Or Is …

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Thirty Years Ago, Winona Ryder’s Agent Begged Her Not To Star In ‘Heathers’ by Artsjournal2

The cult classic turns 30 in a world where it could never get made again – and a world where Ryder became the representative for a certain section of her generation. Screenwriter Daniel Wa…

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Age 28, going on 12: How adult actors pull off playing children onstage by Stuart Miller

When does 28 equal 12? Or 41 equal 8? And how is it even possible that 22, 25 and 35 could all equal 11? The answer: When you are casting grown-ups to play kids onstage. Sure, boys will stil…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 09:30AM

That Blue Sky with Stephanie McKee of Junebug Productions by Jeffrey Mosser, Stephanie McKee

By Jeffrey Mosser, Stephanie McKee. “We look at three things, We look at the past, the present, and the possible.” Stephanie McKee

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Books Make Money, And Anyone Who Says They Don’t Is Lying In Order To Stiff Employees by Artsjournal2

Or at least that’s the claim a book editor is making: “In publishing circles, you often hear the phrase ‘I put up with it because I love my job so much’ – we accept the shortcoming…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 09:15AM

Queen-inspired rock musical 'We Will Rock You' to tour North America by Associated Press

The original West End production opened in 2002 and featured music supervision from Queen band members Brian May and Roger Taylor.        

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VIDEO: Broadway Inspirational Voices Performs 'Seize the Day' From NEWSIES by Stage Tube

For 25 years Grammy and Tony award-nominated Michael McElroy and BIV have been lifting spirits with their music and service. This month they send out a rousing call to action filled with joy…

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36th Annual Green Room Awards announced in Melbourne by Arts Review

In its 36th year of acknowledging excellence in the performing arts on the Melbourne stage during 2018, the Green Room Awards Association have announced the recipients of more than 60 awards…

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President Trump Signs Executive Order To Combat Importation of Squips by Michael Dale

This morning President Donald Trump signed an executive order spelling out steps to combat the importation of Squips into the United States.

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‘Challenging the arrogance & entitlement of Western cultures’: CRY HAVOC – Park Theatre ★★★ by Rev Stan

Tom Coash's play is inspired by his time living in Egypt and learning of how a gay man had been arrested and tortured by police.

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The Artist Whose Dying Wish Turned Her Neighbors Into Curators by Artsjournal2

Life-altering: “It was a week after the funeral of textile artist and teacher Joan Charnley, who died, at 84, in the summer of 2016, that her solicitor got in touch with her neighbours, Ju…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 09:00AM

‘The Little Mermaid’ live at the Hollywood Bowl with Lea Michele and Cheech Marin by Jessica Gelt

Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” live concert is set to return to the Hollywood Bowl next month just in time for the film’s 30th anniversary, with Lea Michele as golden-voiced mermaid A…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 09:00AM

BWW's On This Day - April 1, 2019

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on April 1 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

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A Former Prima Ballerina Says Men Are Just ‘Better’ At Ballet Now by Artsjournal2

Darcy Bussell says that men used to be in ballet simply to be women’s “extraordinary crutch,” but that now, “women were struggling to keep up with the technical and physical abilitie…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 08:45AM

The joys (and blues) of last nights by Mark Shenton

How last nights are more celebratory and democratic than first nights in the theatre.

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Writers Guild Members Vote Overwhelmingly To Curb Agencies’ Power by Artsjournal2

When more than 95 percent of your voting members make the same choice, you know, as a union, that’s where you need to go. In this case, “members of the Writers Guild of America voted ove…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 08:30AM

Review: Jeeves and Wooster in "Perfect Nonsense" at Hartford Stage by Mark G Auerbach

Westfield News Group Review: Jeeves and Wooster in "Perfect Nonsense", award-winning London comedy has American premiere at Hartford Stage. A zany rendering of a P.G. Wodehouse laugh classic.

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Today on Broadway: Monday, April 1, 2019 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Reviews for “What the Constitution Means to Me” and “The Lehman Trilogy” and Patti LuPone Joins Twitter (Not an April Fool’s Joke) [display_podcast] “Today on Broadway”…

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The Dodge Sisters by Trav S.D.

I have a couple of questions about the Dodge Sisters that are so delightful that I don’t know that I ever want them answered. One sprouts from their names: Beth and Betty. Those are both c…

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The British School Utterly Transformed By Poetry by Artsjournal2

Award-winning British poet Kate Clanchy has been a teacher for 30 years, and she’s made some pretty big changes in her current school. “We keep winning poetry prizes at national level, w…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 08:15AM

MY FAIR LADY Announces Additional Tour Dates, Including Washington, DC, Orlando, San Diego, and More! by BroadwayWorld

My Fair Lady has announced additional dates for its upcoming National Tour The hit musical will come to Washington, DC, Orlando, San Diego, Denver, and more

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John Leguizamo to tour with his ‘Latin History for Morons’ by Mark Kennedy

John Leguizamo is taking his irreverent one-man comedy show about Latin history on the road for a 12-state tour

SOURCE: Washington Post at 08:04AM

Tijuana-raised singer makes major premiere in San Diego Opera's 'Carmen' by Pam Kragen

Mission Hills mezzo-soprano resident Guadalupe Paz plays Mercedes the Gypsy in production of Bizet's opera at the San Diego Civic Theatre

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What Drives Actor Dev Patel by Artsjournal2

Patel, star of Slumdog Millionaire, Lion, and now Hotel Mumbai, says that when he finds a new project, “after that initial excitement, you’re just drenched with fear of, now I have to ac…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 08:00AM

Debbie Reynolds movies: 15 greatest films, ranked worst to best, include ‘Singin’ in the Rain,’ ‘The Unsinkable Molly Brown’ by Chris Beachum

Debbie Reynolds had one of the longest and most varied careers in show business and was the true definition of a survivor. Discovered by Hollywood at a young age when she won the Miss Burban…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 08:00AM
Monday, April 1, 2019 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Arts Commentary: The Boston Symphony’s 2019-20 Season Announcement by Jonathan Blumhofer

The fact is, the BSO’s 2019-20 season doesn’t risk enough and lacks a true spirit of adventure. The post Arts Commentary: The Boston Symphony’s 2019-20 Season Announcement appeared fir…

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 07:56AM

The Search For An Iron Throne Above The Arctic Circle by Artsjournal2

The masterminds behind Game of Thrones wanted to garner even more excitement for the series’ final season, so they sent people off on random quests for, well, thrones. Here’s the wild, w…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:45AM

Guess Who Probably Didn’t Make ‘The Fountain’ Out Of A Urinal? by Artsjournal2

Siri Hustvedt: “Masculinity has a purifying effect, femininity a polluting one. The chain of associations that infect our thought dates back to the Greeks in the west: male, mind-intellect…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:30AM

WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME on Broadway by Oscar E Moore

How about ditching our old Constitution for a new one?  A Constitution that was created by the all too powerful, all too privileged and all too white men who owned property – some being s…

SOURCE: Oscar E. Moore at 07:25AM

Stephen Sondheim: ‘British audiences appreciate language more than Americans’ by Georgia Snow

Stephen Sondheim has claimed British audiences understand language better than Americans, revealing that he felt theatregoers in the UK were the first

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:18AM

Instagram Is For Vacations, Facebook Is For Family Photos, And TikTok Is For … Work? by Artsjournal2

Though honestly, no one understands the mysterious algorithm of this app, it has created a weird new window into work: “TikTok, which encourages users to contribute short videos to hashtag…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:15AM

Photo Flash: Five of ALADDIN's Genies Perform Medley For Fifth Anniversary by BroadwayWorld

You ain't never had a friend like them To celebrate the 5th anniversary of Aladdin on Broadway, five current and former Genies stopped the show following yesterday's matinee to perform a med…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:05AM

Poll: What is your favourite jukebox musical? by Matthew Hemley

This week, Mamma Mia! celebrates its 20th anniversary in the West End. The show has paved the way for a number of

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:05AM

No worries by Terry Teachout

Not long after my recent car crash, a friend wrote: “Do hope you are feeling recovered, and that the missing patch of hair isn’t too obvious.” (I’d previously mentioned in this space…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:02AM

Just because: Diana Mitford talks about Adolf Hitler by Terry Teachout

Excerpts from a TV interview with Lady Diana Mosley (formerly Diana Mitford) in which she talks with Mavis Nicholson about her marriage to Oswald Mosley, the leader of the British Union of F…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:01AM

Jeff Bezos’ Security Chief Claims That Saudi Arabia Hacked Bezos’ Phone by Artsjournal2

There’s a lot going on here. And then there’s the layer wherein The National Enquirer‘s parent company tried to make sure Bezos and his security chief signed a contract saying they wou…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:00AM

Almanac: Anthony McCarten on age and wisdom by Terry Teachout

“When youth departs, may wisdom prove enough.” Anthony McCarten, screenplay for Darkest Hour (spoken in the film by Winston Churchill)

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:00AM

‘An intense, gripping production highlighting the devastating impact of loss’: GRIEF IS THE THING WITH FEATHERS – Barbican Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Based on award-winning novel by Max Porter, Grief is the Thing with Feathers premiered in Galway last year. Now this tale of loss and grief, adapted for the stage and directed by Enda Walsh,…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM

'That took long enough!' – black ballerinas finally get shoes to match their skin by Lyndsey Winship

Ballet shoes have always been a pale peachy pink because it was assumed dancers were, too. Now a British footwear company is striking a blow for ballerinas of colour everywhere When Ballet B…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:00AM

BROADWAY HEAT: Ain't Too Proud Edition: The Elimination Round by JK

HOT on Broadway (adj): fierce, talented, big potential; has "buzz"; has "it" factor.BROADWAY HEAT: Ain't Too Proud Edition New week! New show!  New poll! The cast of the recently opened n…

SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:00AM

My Name is Rachel Corrie shows that tragic source material doesn't make great drama by Dmitry Samarov

Sitting through this play is like spending an hour and a half with a Greenpeace volunteer on the street. The Jacaranda Collective's inaugural production is a one…

SOURCE: www.chicagoreader.com at 07:00AM
Monday, April 1, 2019 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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National Theatre bosses recommit to gender equality in face of scathing criticism by Matthew Hemley

National Theatre bosses Rufus Norris and Lisa Burger have reaffirmed their commitment to achieving gender equality among writers on its stages, following

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:58AM

Billy Mason: Plenty to Smile About by Trav S.D.

April 1 was the birthday of silent screen comedian Billy Mason (1889-1941), billed sometimes was William Mason, Smiling Billy Mason, Willy Pepper, or Baseball Bill. Originally from South Dak…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 06:55AM

Shobna Gulati injured on stage during performance of Richard II at Shakespeare’s Globe by Matthew Hemley

An investigation has been launched by Shakespeare’s Globe after actor Shobna Gulati suffered an onstage injury during a performance of Richard II

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:46AM

Go Inside Aladdin’s 5th Anniversary Celebration on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

To honor the occasion, the hit Disney musical welcomed five current and former Genies to New Amsterdam Theatre for a post-show “Act 3” performance March 31.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:36AM

Wake Up With BWW 4/1: Inside Opening Night of WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME, and more! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning, BroadwayWorld Happy April Kick off the start of another week, and month, by catching up on the latest Broadway news

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:34AM

Full cast announced for Darlinghurst Theatre’s Once the Musical by Matt Edwards

Darlinghurst Theatre Company’s 2019 programme boasts the honour of presenting the Sydney premiere of Once, the musical based on the 2007 indie film of the same name. This week, the full …

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 06:32AM

Carrie De Mar: First to Change Costume Between Numbers by Trav S.D.

Scranton-born Carrie De Mar (1875-1963) was an influential star of vaudeville and musical comedy around the turn of the last century. De Mar’s theatrical debut was with the Chicago Opera H…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 06:31AM

Photo Coverage: The Stars Arrive on the Red Carpet at WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME Opening Night by Walter McBride

Written and performed by two-time Obie Award winner Heidi SchreckGrand Concourse, 'I Love Dick' and directed by Obie Award winner Oliver Butler The Amateurs, The Light Years, What the Consti…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:07AM

Photo Coverage: Inside the WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME Opening Night Party by Walter McBride

Written and performed by two-time Obie Award winner Heidi SchreckGrand Concourse, 'I Love Dick' and directed by Obie Award winner Oliver Butler The Amateurs, The Light Years, What the Consti…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:06AM

Photo Coverage: Heidi Schreck and the Cast of WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME Take Opening Night Bows! by Walter McBride

Written and performed by two-time Obie Award winner Heidi Schreck Grand Concourse, 'I Love Dick' and directed by Obie Award winner Oliver Butler The Amateurs, The Light Years, What the Const…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:04AM

What the Constitution Means to Me review at Helen Hayes Theater, New York – ‘personal, political, powerful’ by Nicole Serratore

Should the US constitution be abolished? Playwright and star Heidi Schreck debates this issue in her improbably funny and deeply felt play,

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:01AM

‘Couldn’t be more timely’: ADMISSIONS – Trafalgar Studios ★★★★ by Johnny Fox

One of the best things about Admissions at Trafalgar Studios is how far it will get up the noses of the ‘woke’ twitterati. I can think of a couple of agenda-toting print critics who’ll…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:00AM

Stephen Sondheim Announces Radical New Merrily We Roll Along Change by Playbill Staff

The cult favorite, currently running Off-Broadway, will get a new lease on life thanks to some innovative work from Sondheim and Fiasco Theatre Company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:00AM
Monday, April 1, 2019 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Maggie May review at Finborough Theatre, London – ‘a committed revival of Lionel Bart’s gloomy musical’ by Julia Rank

Inspired by an 18th-century ballad, the titular Maggie May in Lionel Bart’s 1964 Liverpool-set musical is the archetypal dockside ‘brass’ with a

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:44AM

Groundbreaking New Platform Puts Performers on a ‘Stage’ by American Theatre Editors

Tech startup introduces a way to gather audiences and actors in rooms for a shared experience.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:40AM

Elephant in the Room: staring down the stigma of black men's mental health by Bridget Minamore

In his dance-theatre solo about a young working-class man, Lanre Malaolu draws on his own experiences with depression A couple of years ago, the actor and choreographer Lanre Malaolu was cre…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:39AM

Flora Zabelle: The First Armenian-American Star by Trav S.D.

April 1 was the birthday of Flora Zabelle (Flora Zabelle Mangasarian, 1880-1968) and it’s unfortunate, for portions of her biography make it seem as though the teller were pulling your leg…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 05:36AM

First Night Takeover: Fiddler on the Roof at the Playhouse Theatre

After a sell-out run at the Menier Chocolate Factory, Trevor Nunn's critically acclaimed revival of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF has transferred to the West End's Playhouse Theatre for a limited seas…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 05:30AM

‘Is there anything on the London stage more gracefully eloquent?’: EMILIA – West End by Ian Foster

It’s a rare moment of beautiful subtlety in a play that is more often considerably bolder in its sentiment, but it’s also a mark of just how nuanced Nicole Charles’ production and Morg…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:00AM

How being deaf made me a comedian | Anna Morris by Anna Morris

As I’m deaf in one ear, I have always had to watch people extra closely – the perfect preparation for character comedy When I was little, my sister Kate used to play the recorder really …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:00AM

A Nerd Learns to “Be More Chill” by Michael Schulman

Shoved into a locker as a teen, the actor Will Roland vowed to transform himself—and made it to the nerd-heaven of Broadway, Michael Schulman writes. 

SOURCE: The New Yorker Subscription at 05:00AM
Monday, April 1, 2019 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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On the Couch with David Walliams by Arts Review

Who is David Walliams? David Walliams is a comedian, actor and author who continues to take the children’s literary world by storm. What would you do differently to what you do now? If I w…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 04:37AM

Your nutrition plan for YAGP Finals

Preparing for a competition at the level of the Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) Finals requires dedication, rehearsal and discipline that is similar to Olympic preparation. Like Olympic athl…

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

Creditors review – Strindberg lays bare the self-pitying male psyche by Mark Fisher

Theatre By the Lake, KeswickHoward Brenton’s no-nonsense translation of Strindberg’s astute drama charts the marriage of a failed artist and his more successful wife Adolf is in the mid…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:00AM

What's opening in London Theatre this month? (April 2019)

Where have the first three months of 2019 gone already? Still, we welcome April, and its hopefully warmer spring weather, with open arms. Fittingly for springtime which symbolises new beginn…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 04:00AM

What's closing in London Theatre this month? (April 2019)

Goodbye to winter and hello to spring. April begins and along with Easter, it comes with a lot of new beginnings. It also marks the end of some greatly loved shows here in the West End. Whil…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 04:00AM
Monday, April 1, 2019 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Single Asian Female by Arts Review

Award-winning author and playwright Michelle Law’s sassy, fierce and and very funny incisive new comedy, Single Asian Female, will have its Melbourne premiere at Arts Centre Melbourne’s …

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 03:47AM
Monday, April 1, 2019 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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BBC One Commissions “LIFE” by Mike Bartlett by Blouin Artinfo

BBC One has commissioned “LIFE,” a new six-part drama following the* lives of four separate households whose flats are all located in a single divided house in Manchester.“It’s hugel…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 02:36AM

Freeform picks up Animated Series from Felicia Day and Emma Roberts by Blouin Artinfo

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Freeform is entering into animated content and has officially announced to develop two new original animated series executive produced by “The Guild’…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 02:33AM

Top 5 theatre shows to see this week (April 1-7) by Natasha Tripney

The Crucible – the Yard, London In a double first for the Yard, Jay Miller directs a production of the classic play starring

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM

Lyn Gardner: The fight is far from over – too many are paying lip service to diversity by Lyn Gardner

“Let this conversation stop with our generation. Let young people come into this industry and let them talk about something different,” said

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM
Monday, April 1, 2019 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend - 3/31-4/1/2019

Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from this weekend Monday, April 1, 2019 - Monday, April 1, 2019.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:55AM

Charlie Kaufman to Adapt “I'm Thinking of Ending Things” for Netflix by Blouin Artinfo

Principal photography has begun on the Academy Award Winner Charlie Kaufman’s film adaptation of Iain Reid’s internationally bestselling novel “I'm Thinking of Ending Things” for Net…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 01:53AM

Hannah Gadsby’s follow-up to Nanette is an act of considered self-care by Arts Review

Hannah Gadsby’s new show, Douglas, is not earth-shattering the way Nanette was; but then, nothing could be. Many of us watched with fascination as Gadsby’s tenth solo show, Nanette, took…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 01:20AM

April 2019 New York Theater Openings by Jonathan Mandell

The ten shows opening on Broadway in April include six plays and four musicals. Several are familiar titles presented in unfamiliar ways: Glenda Jackson as King Lear; an avant-garde, diverse…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 01:06AM

Theatrefolk Featured Play – Sixteen in 10 Minutes or Less by Bradley Hayward by Lindsay Price

Welcome to our Featured Play Spotlight. Being sixteen isn’t easy. Choosing a play collection that illustrates the ups and downs of being sixteen is. Sixteen in 10 Minutes or Less by Bradl…

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AM

Mrs Brown's Boys D'Musical? review – where are d'jokes and d'good songs? by Peter Ross

The Hydro, GlasgowBrendan O’Carroll and co cheerfully gurn their way through two hours’ of weak gags, unmemorable songs and wasted opportunities Mrs Brown’s Boys D’Musical? begins wh…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:00AM

Theatrefolk Featured Play – Stereotype High by Jeffrey Harr by Lindsay Price

Welcome to our Featured Play Spotlight. High school is full of stereotypes – or is it? Told in a series of interlaced vignettes, Stereotype High by Jeffrey Harr examines these “stereoty…

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AM

What the Constitution Means to Me - starring author and performer Heidi Schreck on Broadway by Oscar E. Moore

Heidi Schreck is quite funny and engaging and verbose and smart and a clever storyteller with an agenda. Patience and persistence and passion have paid off.

SOURCE: Talk Entertainment at 01:00AM
Monday, April 1, 2019 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Dangerous Liaisons, Queensland Ballet by Deborah Jones

Queensland Performing Arts Centre, Brisbane, March 23. Dangerous Liaisons is not suitable for children, advises Queensland Ballet. Too true. Sex is the currency in this world and there’s …

SOURCE: deborahjones.me at 12:46AM

Defining Moments: Australian Exhibition Histories 1968 – 1999 by Arts Review

Fifty years ago this year, eminent Australian art collector and patron John Kaldor invited French artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude to Australia to wrap two-and-a-half kilometres of coast at…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 12:41AM

Gloria — Van Morrison’s song became an anthem for punky young singers

A hit for Them in 1965, the track resonated among acts with a certain attitude and energy

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:00AM

IMPRESSIONS: "From the Horse’s Mouth Celebrates Deborah Jowitt" at the 14Y by The Dance Enthusiast

In IMPRESSIONS "From the Horse’s Mouth Celebrates Deborah Jowitt" at the 14Y: "Among the presentations, which include a funny song warbled by Jamie Cunningham and a sweet lullaby by Mer…

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 12:00AM

IMPRESSIONS: “Cross Transit” at the Japan Society with Akiko Kitamura and Kim Hak by The Dance Enthusiast

In IMPRESSIONS: “Cross Transit” at the Japan Society with Akiko Kitamura and Kim Hak, "Kitamura’s slick choreography feels elemental, born from the physical properties of water." Erin…

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 12:00AM

This Play Will Make You Laugh… or Maybe Scream or Cry - Why 'Do You Feel Anger?' sparks an array of reactions

Why Do You Feel Anger? sparks an array of reactions---When Do You Feel Anger? had its world premiere at the Humana Festival of New American Plays in Louisville, Kentucky last year, it elicit…

SOURCE: feedproxy.google.com at 12:00AM