Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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A classic that breaks out of the classical mold: Boston Ballet’s Coppélia

Boston Opera House, Boston, MA. March 21, 2019. When you think of a classical story ballet, what comes to mind? Fairies, princes and princesses? Unrequited or otherwise problematic romantic …

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 11:00PM

Fosse/Verdon Episode 1 Recap: “Life Is a Cabaret” by Ruthie Fierberg

What happened in the premiere episode—plus what you need to know about the Fosse/Verdon history and 1970s show biz before you watch week two.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:00PM
Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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‘Two Wings’ Celebrates the Music of Black America in Migration by Michele Simms-Burton

“Pick a chord and I’ll be there,” Alicia Hall Moran told husband Jason Moran from the stage of a packed performance hall at Georgetown University. Moran, accompanying on piano, nodded …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:49PM

Elisabeth Moss addresses her Scientology beliefs: 'It's a complicated thing' by Usa Today, Bryan Alexander, Usa Today

"The Handmaids Tale" star Elisabeth Moss doesn't like talking about religion in interviews. But she spoke about her Scientology beliefs to the Daily Beast.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 10:48PM

The Games That Are Played In Cultural Facilities by Joe Patti

Hate the fact that your city will provide millions to fund an arena that only gets used 20 times a year but not arts organizations that each host hundreds of events a year? Concerned that th…

SOURCE: insidethearts.com at 10:30PM

Equity Must Be At The Heart Of Local Arts Agencies’ Finding Work. Here’s Why by Artsjournal1

“If the field is not investing in the artistic and cultural traditions of every aspect of their community, then we are not fulfilling our purpose. … The historically inequitable distribu…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 10:15PM

Ryan Murphy to create film adaptation of ‘The Prom’ by Caitlin Huston

Television producer Ryan Murphy is creating a film adaptation of “The Prom” for Netflix. Murphy, the creator and producer of shows such as “Glee” and “American Horror Story,” wil…

SOURCE: Broadway.News Subscription at 10:13PM

Ryan Murphy To Develop Film Adaptation Of THE PROM For Netflix by BroadwayWorld

The adaptation will be the first project in Murphy's deal with Netflix. According to his Instagram, Murphy will be bringing the entire Broadway creative team on board for the project.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:06PM

Washington National Opera Commissions New Work About Black Teen Shot By White Police Officer by Artsjournal1

“With a libretto by Tazewell Thompson and music by Jeanine Tesori, Blue complicates the narrative by making the teen’s father — played by local bass Kenneth Kellogg — a police office…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 10:00PM

Norma Jeane Baker of Troy: Marilyn Dies Again, in Sparkling New Shed by Steven Suskin

★ Ben Whishaw and Renée Fleming star in incomprehensible new whatnot at exciting new venue The post Norma Jeane Baker of Troy: Marilyn Dies Again, in Sparkling New Shed appeared first on …

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 10:00PM
Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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Norma Jeane Baker of Troy: The Shed Opens With a Mythical Misfire by Michael Sommers

★ Ben Whishaw and Renee Fleming valiantly appear in a gloomy chamber opera The post Norma Jeane Baker of Troy: The Shed Opens With a Mythical Misfire appeared first on New York Stage Revie…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 09:59PM

Watch the Hamilton casts have a Fosse dance-off by Lexi Vollero

The official @HamitonMusical Twitter account has declared war — with an extra special weapon: Fosse’s famed dance moves. Tonight marks the premiere of FX TV series Fosse/Verdon, detaili…

SOURCE: Entertainment Weekly at 09:55PM

Dance Review: The Washington Ballet’s ‘Three World Premieres’ at the Shakespeare Theatre Company Harman Center by Peter Orvetti

This past weekend, The Washington Ballet again partnered with the Shakespeare Theatre Company for the debut of “Three World Premieres” of contemporary ballet at the Harman Center. The ve…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 09:39PM

Top 5 Shows of the Week by April Forrer

‘Appropriate’ at Silver Spring Stage. “However, it doesn’t matter how you pronounce ‘Appropriate.’ It is definitely an opportune allocation of your time.  Try not to miss it.”…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 09:37PM

Today on Broadway: Wednesday, April 10, 2019 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: “The Cher Show” to Take Over “The Tonight Show,” “The Prom” to Be Netflix Film, and “Tootsie” Merch Controversy [display_podcast] “Today on Broadway” is a daily, …

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 09:31PM

“In Old Age” Remodels Past Memories, at Magic Theatre, S.F. by Evelyn Arevalo

Millennial Notes  Mfoniso Udofia Unravels A New/Old Love Story  by Evelyn Arevalo “In Old Age” by Mfoniso Udofia, the fifth installment of her Ufot family cycle, is having its world pr…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 09:30PM

Bran Nue Dae 30th Anniversary Tour Announced by AussieTheatre

Australia’s premier opera companies today announced they have joined forces under the Opera Conference banner to produce the first major revival of the hit musical Bran Nue Dae, opening in…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 09:09PM
Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Ryan Murphy Sets Movie Adaptation of Hit Broadway Musical 'The Prom' at Netflix | Hollywood Reporter by Chris Gardner

Ryan Murphy took center stage at New York's Longacre Theatre Tuesday night to host a charity performance of 'The Prom,' ahead of which he revealed his intention to make a movie version of th…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:52PM

Broadway's The Prom to Become Netflix Movie Event by Mark Peikert

Ryan Murphy will bring the new musical comedy, currently running on Broadway, to the streaming service.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:45PM

Norma Jeane Baker of Troy Review: Ben Whishaw as Marilyn Monroe! Renee Fleming! Euripides! But… by Jonathan Mandell

I might go a great distance to watch Ben Whishaw strip off his suit and turn into Helen of Troy and Marilyn Monroe before our eyes. But I only had to travel to 30thStreet and 10thAvenue, in …

SOURCE: New York Theater at 08:35PM
Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Complexions Contemporary Ballet celebrates 25 years

Complexions Contemporary Ballet celebrated its 25th anniversary during its recent Joyce Theater run, which culminated last month. The company, led by Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson, …

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 07:51PM

West Side Story opens in Melbourne by Gabi Bergman

Often regarded as the greatest musical of all time, West Side Story is a masterful combination of music, theatre and dance – a show that any musical fan should experience at some point in …

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 07:29PM

Netflix in talks to buy Hollywood's historic Egyptian Theatre: source

Netflix Inc is in discussions to buy the Egyptian Theatre, a historic movie house in the heart of Hollywood, a source with knowledge of the matter said on Tuesday.

SOURCE: Reuters at 07:22PM

“Down Here Below” Lifts the Tarps of the Homeless, at Ubuntu, Oakland by Jennifer Charron

Lisa Ramirez Returns Humanity to the Dehumanized by Jennifer Ann Charron                                                           …

SOURCE: Theatrius at 07:18PM

The Cher Show Celebrates The Ultimate Empowered Woman: Cher by Jeryl Brunner

For six decades Cher has lived on her own terms. The Cher Show celebrates her legacy as an unstoppable woke woman and glass ceiling breaker.

SOURCE: Forbes at 07:10PM

Exclusive: True Colors Theatre announces first season under new artistic director by Kelundra Smith

Only 3.4 percent of plays on American stages are written by women... The post Exclusive: True Colors Theatre announces first season under new artistic director appeared first on ARTS ATL.

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 07:06PM
Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Review: ‘Pinter Rep’ by Scena Theatre by John Stoltenberg

When Pinter is performed with precision, with exacting attention to the text—as is the case with Scena Theatre’s razor-sharp Pinter Rep—the effect can be both unnerving and exhilaratin…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 06:41PM

How ‘Amazing Grace’ Was Born, Buried and Resurrected by Natalie Rinn

The documentary, about the legendary live gospel recording by Aretha Franklin, was as ambitious and as bungled as only Hollywood could manage.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 06:03PM

What Becomes A Literary Festival These Days? Reinvention by Artsjournal

Martin Colthorpe, director of ILFDublin : “The pressure for festivals to evolve beyond the readings-and-discussion format is a hot topic right now, with the sheer portability of words allo…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 06:02PM
Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Jawan M. Jackson of Ain't Too Proud by Broadway.com

Jawan M. Jackson stops by Broadway.com HQ to chat about starring as Melvin Franklin in Ain't Too Proud and more with Paul Wontorek.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:34PM

The Humanities Are Disappearing From Our Universities. Here’s Why We Should Care by Artsjournal

There is, of course, the economic argument. Overall, arts and culture contribute more than $760 billion a year to the US economy—4.2 percent of GDP. But there’s an awful lot of “soft�…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 05:33PM

Lottery Day brings Ike Holter’s Chicago Cycle to a triumphant close by Sheri Flanders

It promises hope on the other side of defeat. A meditation on endings and new beginnings, Lottery Day is a fitting capstone for Ike Holter's seven-play Chicago C…

SOURCE: www.chicagoreader.com at 05:30PM

MTC Announces 8 New Recipients of Sloan Commissions by American Theatre Editors

The selected playwrights have been commissioned to write plays about science.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:29PM

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati Announces 2019-20 Season by American Theatre Editors

The lineup will include a family-friendly musical, a mature comedy, and 'Fun Home.'

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:22PM

A Sondheim Resurgence by Matthew Wexler

"Company" won four Olivier Awards this week — where else is Stephen Sondheim's work popping up? The post A Sondheim Resurgence appeared first on The BroadwayBlog.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 05:20PM

BWW TV: What Do You Need to Know About FOSSE/VERDON? Sam Rockwell, Michelle Williams & More Tell All! by Tv - Red Carpets

Watch as both Rockwell and Williams plus other creative team and cast members like Lin-Manuel Miranda, Steven Levenson, Andy Blankenbuehler, Aya Cash, Kelli Barrett, Bianca Marroquin, Norber…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:20PM

Odds & Ends: Ben Platt to Host 2019 Jimmy Awards & More by Broadway.com

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed today. Ben Platt to Host 2019 Jimmy Awards Tony winner Ben Platt, star of Netflix's upcoming series The Politician, has signed on to …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:16PM

Versatility: Alexis Cole, Part 2—Cabaret Artist by Marilyn Lester

Vocalist-pianist Alexis Cole put aside the piano for an evening at the Beach Cafe, with a show entitled Canary in Combat Boots. This was the cabaret side of Cole, with a hint of her jazz per…

SOURCE: NiteLifeExchange at 05:01PM

'On Your Feet!' - Gloria and Emilio Estefan bring their story to London

A musical depicting the love story between singer Gloria Estefan, the Cuban-American pop star, and her music producer husband Emilio, opens in London in June.

SOURCE: Reuters at 05:00PM
Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Derrick Davis Will Return to Title Role of The Phantom of the Opera Tour Through Final Performance in 2020 by Andrew Gans

The Andrew Lloyd Webber musical will welcome Davis’ return in June in Los Angeles.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:59PM

Canadian Indigenous Music Awards Show Disrupted Over Charges Of Cultural Appropriation by Artsjournal

Several Inuit singers quit the awards, accusing a Cree singer of appropriating Inuit culture. “Respect for different traditions shouldn’t be impediment to cultural exchanges. That’s ho…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 04:57PM

LET’S GO: ‘THE SHADOW OF A GUNMAN’ AT IRISH REP by Robert Shuman

THE SHADOW OF A GUNMAN The Francis J. Greenburger Mainstage by Sean O’Casey directed by Ciarán O’Reilly Visit Irish Rep  With Una Clancy, Terry Donnelly, Rory Duffy, Meg Hennessy, Jo…

SOURCE: stagevoices.com at 04:54PM

Photo Flash: Isn't it Grand? See the Creators and Stars of FOSSE/VERDON on the Red Carpet by BroadwayWorld

Last night was the premiere of FX's highly anticipated limited series, FosseVerdon. The cast and creators of the series walked the red carpet for the screening atGerald Schoenfeld Theatre. S…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:52PM

Dance Review: Batsheva Dance Company of Israel — Strange Encounters and Outbursts by Marcia B. Siegel

This mysterious dance may have no meaning at all beyond its cryptic theatricality and movement. Or it may mean a lot. The post Dance Review: Batsheva Dance Company of Israel — Strange Enc…

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 04:47PM

15 Pop Culture Milestones from 1969, The Year of Broadway's Ink

These 15 pop culture milestones all turn 50 this year!

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 04:41PM

Chicago Shakes to Speak ‘The King’s Speech,’ Debut New Tesori Opera by American Theatre Editors

Also on next season's slate: 'As You Like It' with Beatles songs and a production from Mexico's Makuyeika Theatre Collective.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:39PM

Broadway Performer Eric LaJuan Summers Passes Away at 36 by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld is sad to report the death of Broadway performer Eric LaJuan Summers at the age of 36 after a multi-year battle with cancer.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:37PM

GREASE Prequel in the Works at Paramount with Writer John August Attached by Kaitlin Milligan

Paramount Players is developing aGreaseprequel, titledSummer Loving, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:33PM

Shapeshifter: The Shed As Shell – Relevance TBD by Artsjournal

Justin Davidson: “The idea of a building that could be dismantled, rearranged, and reassembled has not generally fared well in the world of building codes and construction trades. The Fire…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 04:31PM

Captain Kirk still has all the answers: A chat with William Shatner by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

At 88, the “Star Trek” and “Boston Legal” star is still touring to meet his galaxy of fans, including the Steel City Con this weekend.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 04:21PM

Chicago Shakespeare Theater Announces 2019/20 Season by Michael J. Roberts

Chicago Shakespeare Theater announces today its 2019/20 Season—featuring an expansive line-up of plays, musicals, new work, and presentations [...] The post <em>Chicago Shakespear…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 04:20PM

Children at ‘Peppa Pig’ movie in tears following trailers for horror films by Fox News

Children eagerly waiting to see the new film “Peppa Pig: Festival of Fun” began their theater experience in tears after trailers for horror movies featuring blood and violence were playe…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 04:18PM

NiteLife Exchange Picks of the Week

Michael Feinstein’s Jazz & Popular Song series kicks off with a celebration of the original “Boy from Oz,” Australian song-and-dance man Peter Allen, whose hit songs were the soundtrac…

SOURCE: NiteLifeExchange at 04:12PM

The King’s Speech Will Make North American Premiere as Part of Chicago Shakespeare Theater’s 2019–2020 Season by Andrew Gans

The lineup also includes the Paul Gordon musical Emma and the Jeanine Tesori-Tazewell Thompson opera Blue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:10PM

Ben Edelman on Starring in London's Admissions Amidst College Scandal Headlines by Matt Wolf

Ben Edelman burst onto the New York theater scene like a proverbial comet in last year’s Lincoln Center Theater production of Admissions, the fiery play about family dynamics and race from…

SOURCE: Theatre.com at 04:09PM

Ben Edelman on Starring in London's Admissions Amid College Scandal Headlines by Matt Wolf

Ben Edelman burst onto the New York theater scene like a proverbial comet in last year’s Lincoln Center Theater production of Admissions, the fiery play about family dynamics and race from…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:09PM

Derrick Davis Returns to Leading Role in PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Tour by BroadwayWorld

Derrick Davis will return to the new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA as the man behind the mask, 'The Phantom,' beginning June 6 in Los Angeles at the Hollywood …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:06PM

Our Arguments Are Getting Fiercer, More Nasty. Might A Little Dose Of Scientific Method Help? by Artsjournal

“More and less sophisticated arguments and argumenters are mixed and with plenty of idea exchange between them. Add anonymity, and knowing people’s intentions becomes harder, knowing wha…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 04:01PM

Meltdown at Pitchfork by Dmitry Samarov

An excerpt from Music to My Eyes The day before Protomartyr played at Schubas, I had a meltdown at the Pitchfork Music Festival.…

SOURCE: www.chicagoreader.com at 04:00PM
Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Camila Cabello to Star in New Reimagined CINDERELLA Musical Film by TV News Desk

Camila Cabellois set to make her feature acting debut in a reimaginedCinderella,according to The Hollywood Reporter.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:56PM

Clark Art Institute seeks Editor and Production Manager by Artsjournal

Join the Clark Art Institute's communications team and play a central role in promoting its outstanding collection, special exhibitions, and year-round programs of events and activities.

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 03:52PM

Irish Rep to Honor Bill Clinton at 30th Anniversary Gala by Olivia Clement

The Off-Broadway theatre will honor the former president for his work on the historic Good Friday Agreement.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:52PM

Let’s Talk About Arts And Technology by Drew McManus

Mark your calendar: Thursday, April 18, 2019 from 12:30-2:00pm CT I’ll be taking part in Arts Alliance Illinois’ ARTS MOVE POLICY (AMP): Arts + Technology webinar. Thanks to the generos…

SOURCE: artshacker.com at 03:51PM

Grease Movie Prequel in the Works from John August & Paramount by Andy Lefkowitz

Paramount Pictures has announced the development of Summer Loving, a prequel to the iconic 1978 screen adaptation of Grease, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Big Fish writer John August…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:45PM

Review:Mrs. Murray's Menagerie at curtainup.com/ by Elyse Sommer

Ars Nova launches its moves to a new home with a new play devised by The Mad Ones

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 03:42PM

Grease Movie Prequel in Development by Ryan McPhee

John August will pen the script for the film, currently titled Summer Loving.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:35PM

Norma Jeane Baker of Troy, With Ben Whishaw and Renée Fleming, Opens at The Shed by Olivia Clement

Anne Carson's new piece explores the lives of two iconic beauties, millennia apart.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:32PM

How To Measure The Value Of The Arts In Prisons? by Artsjournal

California has done a study on recidivism rates, trying to determine whether arts programs make a difference. Evidence is that they may not. But is this the right measure? – Washington Post

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 03:31PM

Intrepid Museum, MetOpera, Public Theater, New York Theatre Workshop, and More Are Hiring by Playbill Staff

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:30PM

Arts Fuse Podcast #13: Everything You’ve Wanted to Know About Book Reviews But Were Afraid to Ask by Lucas Spiro

If you're a fan of the show or the magazine, you know , Arts Fuse writers are sworn adversaries of the dreaded algorithm. The post Arts Fuse Podcast #13: Everything You’ve Wanted to Know …

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 03:24PM

Buzz kill: Two downtown San Jose coffee shops suddenly close by Sal Pizarro

With Social Policy gone, where will attendees at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference go for their avocado toast?

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 03:22PM

Be More Chill's Will Roland on Wanting to Play a 'Lovable Weird Guy,' His History with Joe Iconis & More by Caitlin Moynihan

Will Roland made his Broadway debut in the Tony-winning hit Dear Evan Hansen as family friend Jared Kleinman. Two years later, Roland is now the leading man of the new musical Be More Chill.…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:21PM

LACMA’s $650 million new building wins approval from county supervisors by Deborah Vankin

With Brad Pitt and Diane Keaton as its cheering section, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art won unanimous approval Tuesday from the county Board of Supervisors for a $650-million new home …

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 03:15PM

Listen: The Biggest Taboo in Broadway’s ‘Beetlejuice’ by Gordon Cox

As “Beetlejuice” gears up for its Broadway opening, the new musical’s creators have spent a lot of time adjusting the dial on the show’s raucous, supernatural comedy, pinpointing jus…

SOURCE: Variety at 03:12PM

Southernmost by Lara Altunian

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

SOURCE: stageraw.com at 03:08PM

Dan Robbins, Inventor Of Paint-By-Number Kits, Dead At 93 by Artsjournal1

“Mr. Robbins, whose creations adorned millions of American homes in their heyday, was a self-described ‘right guy at the right time in the right place.’ The time was the prosperous lul…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 03:03PM

Studio Theatre Announces 2019-2020 Season by News Desk

Studio Theatre’s 2019-2020 Main Series Season: Doubt: A Parable by John Patrick Shanley White Pearl by Anchuli Felicia King Pipeline by Dominique Morrisseau Pass Over by Antoinette Nwandu …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 03:01PM

See Joe Iconis, Jeremy Pope, and More Honor Bryan Cranston at the Theatre Forward Chairman’s Gala by Marc J. Franklin

Tony and Emmy winner Cranston was presented with the Theatre Artist Award during the April 8 event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:00PM
Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Eureka! by Artsjournal1

One professional musician who has long been passionate about connecting with communities is shocked by an insight about most performing arts marketing — and that shock isn’t really surpr…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 02:57PM

Rosie Kay’s battle-tested ‘5 Soldiers’ dance work comes to SF by Aimée Ts'ao, Correspondent

Choreographer Rosie Kay took part in Britain's 4th Battalion war exercises to create "5 Soldiers," coming to SF Performances April 11-13.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 02:56PM

Music from Paradise by Artsjournal1

It is remarkably little known that the non-Western genre that has most influenced Western composers is not African or Chinese or Indian – it’s Indonesian. – Joe Horowitz

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 02:56PM

Rockin’ at the Met with “Play It Loud”: Guitar Action & My Copyright Infraction by Artsjournal1

The Eagles may have booted Don Felder out of the band, but he was the one who enjoyed a star turn at the Metropolitan Museum’s memorable press preview for Play it Loud: Instruments of Rock…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 02:55PM

The King's Speech Stage Play Sets North American Premiere in Chicago by Andy Lefkowitz

The King's Speech, David Seidler's original play that inspired the 2010 Oscar-winning film, will make its long-awaited U.S. debut this fall with a North American premiere production at Chic…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:54PM

Daveed Diggs, Jesse Eisenberg, and More Celebrate Urban Arts Partnership’s Color Ball Gala by Ruthie Fierberg

Look inside the celebration honoring Darryl "DMC" McDaniels in support of arts education.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:51PM

PBS to Air Cynthia Erivo, Annaleigh Ashford, and Megan Hilty's Lincoln Center Concerts by TV News Desk

Live From Lincoln Centerwill welcome three of Broadway's brightest starsCynthia Erivo,Annaleigh Ashford,andMegan Hiltyfor the second season of the critically acclaimedStars in Concertperform…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:51PM

Photo Coverage: Chita Rivera, Al Roker & Beowulf Boritt Receive Honors at the Broadway Beacon Awards by Monroe George

Just last night, April 8, Inside Broadway Executive Director, Michael Presser honored Tony Award-winning Broadway icon Chita Rivera, NBC NewsThe Today Show's Al Roker, and scenic designer Be…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:49PM

The Things We Do by Lara Altunian

The post The Things We Do appeared first on STAGE RAW - ARTS IN L.A. - SERVED FRESH.

SOURCE: stageraw.com at 02:48PM

For The Record: The Brat Pack by Lara Altunian

The post For The Record: The Brat Pack appeared first on STAGE RAW - ARTS IN L.A. - SERVED FRESH.

SOURCE: stageraw.com at 02:33PM

Live ‘Scooby-Doo’ Spectacular To Be Unleashed On Global, Five-Year Tour by Greg Evans

SpongeBob starred on Broadway, so why shouldn’t Scooby-Doo hit arenas? With a mix of singing, dancing, puppetry, aerial maneuvers and “interactive audience response video,” the live en…

SOURCE: Deadline at 02:31PM

Big Tech’s War To Dominate The World by Artsjournal

Apple, Amazon, Facebook, and Google are waging a war of all against all—a war for all of your time, all of your money, all of your worldly interactions and desires. They want to be your o…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 02:27PM

Ike Holter's 'Lottery Day' hits the jackpot — his Chicago saga ends in a culture-clash party in a Near West Side backyard by Chris Jones

Playwright Ike Holter’s extraordinary Rightlynd saga — a multi-part dramatic odyssey that has taken a lucky few of us over a five-year stretch to the Jackalope Theatre, Victory Gardens, …

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 02:25PM

Hit the Bars (of Music) For Lunch: Free Midday Concerts in the DC Area by Whitney Fishburn

Food trucks are a fun and a convenient way to sample something tasty and new, but don’t forget to check out the bars – of music that is. Several DC area venues offer bite-sized classical…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:16PM

VIDEO: Get A First Look At Bobby Smith, Natascia Diaz, Nicki Elledge, and More in Signature Theatre's GRAND HOTEL by BroadwayWorld

Signature Theatre's Grand Hotel, the Musical directed by Signature Theatre Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer Broadway's Gigi, Follies, and Signature's Titanic and choreographed by Kelly Crand…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:13PM

Ike Holter concludes saga on a winning note with mighty ‘Lottery Day’ by Catey Sullivan - For The Sun-Times

Money, mystery and music are all vehicles Holter uses to get to the heart of “Lottery Day.” That heart is a damning commentary on gentrification.

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 02:10PM

Simpatico Theatre and the University of the Arts present ‘Click’ by Jillian Ashley Blair Ivey

Set now and in the not-too-distant future, Jacqueline Goldfinger’s darkly funny 'Click' is focused on the fallout of a sexual assault that was streamed online. Jill Ivey reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 02:08PM

Do Romance Novels Have A Race Problem? That’s Been An Argument For A Long Time by Artsjournal1

“For decades, publishers had confined many black romance authors to all-black lines, marketed only to black readers. Some booksellers continued to shelve black romances separately from whi…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 02:04PM
Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Spotlight on Coloring Broadway by Serena

This week we are featuring Andrea Koehler, creator of Coloring Broadway. Coloring Broadway creates Broadway inspired coloring products that pair mindfulness with musical theatre.

SOURCE: broadwaywiz.com at 01:54PM

The Tonight Show Will Dedicate a Full Episode to Cher and Broadway’s The Cher Show by Ruthie Fierberg

Cher herself, Stephanie J. Block, Teal Wicks, and Micaela Diamond will all perform and chat about the Broadway bio-musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:43PM

BWW Flashback: Freshen Up on Bob Fosse's Most Revelatory Moments Ahead of FOSSE/VERDON by Paul Smith

All That Jazz and more is coming to FX. The highly anticipatedminiseries FosseVerdon premieres on Tuesday, April 9. With excitement building, BroadwayWorld has compiled a list of the most ic…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:41PM

Coachella: See more than 100 photos of the biggest art pieces over the festival’s history by Vanessa Franko

From the Tesla coils to the Coachella butterfly, take a look at some of the most memorable art from the festival's first 20 years.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 01:37PM

Musical Adapation of WONDER Sets Sights on Broadway by BroadwayWorld

Global content leader Lionsgate, Tony Award-winning producer Jill Furman and bestselling author R.J. Palacio announced today that Palacio's bestselling children's novel Wonder, which was ada…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:24PM

Wonder Why Some Cities Just Work? Meet Barcelona by Artsjournal

The city’s ability to invent and reinvent itself over and over again is no accident. Yes, the location is wonderful. But the city’s layout and design have conspired to serve as a templat…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 01:23PM

Park Theatre announces premieres as part of new season by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Four world premieres and two UK premieres feature in the new season announced for London’s Park Theatre, with casts including Tracy-Ann Oberman and Miriam Margolyes. This p…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 01:14PM

Moulin Rouge! Musical Leads Boston’s 2019 IRNE Awards by Ryan McPhee

The stage adaptation of the Baz Luhrmann film, opening on Broadway this summer, premiered at Boston’s Emerson Colonial Theatre last year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:08PM

VIDEO: YOUNGER Starring Sutton Foster Returns For Sixth Season This June by TV News Desk

Youngeris making its big return this summer The critically acclaimed, smash-hit series from theEmmy winning writer-producerDarren Star will remain atTV Landwhen it debuts its upcomingsixthse…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:06PM

BWW TV Exclusive: Broadway Sessions Bids Farewell to KINKY BOOTS! by Ben Cameron

Broadway has bid farewell to Tony winning smash, Kinky Boots. Well, we weren't going tolet that happen with out inviting the cast to Broadway Sessions for one final strut Cast members gather…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:02PM

Contemporary Poetry Has Devolved Into Banality And Navel-Gazing by Artsjournal1

Brooke Clark: “Much of contemporary poetry has become something of an assembly line, turning out verbal representations of minor occurrences in the poet’s daily life. Most formulaic are …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 01:01PM

‘It won’t be like anything else you’ve seen’: Elijah W Harris chats about the UK tour of Rotterdam by Emma Clarendon

Actor Elijah W Harris chatted about his current role as Josh in the UK tour of Jon Brittain’s play Rotterdam.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PM

Broadway star Alan Cumming is coming to Palo Alto to make you cry like a baby by Andrew Gilbert

Broadway and TV star Alan Cumming is bring his unabashedly tear-jerking "Sappy Songs" cabaret show to Palo Alto JCC.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 01:00PM
Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Michelle Williams on Becoming Gwen Verdon: “I Had to Start Meditating” by Marc Malkin

Michelle Williams is dancing her way into another hit leading role with FX’s “Fosse/Verdon.” At the New York premiere on Monday night, the actress told Variety it took more than dance…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:57PM

The Civilians to Take Over Historic Chelsea Townhouse for Newest Show by Olivia Clement

Claire Kiechel’s Paul Swan Is Dead and Gone, directed by Steve Cosson, will begin performances April 25.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54PM

Wonder musical in the works based on Julia Roberts, Jacob Tremblay film by Nick Romano

No need to wonder anymore about what the next movie-to-Broadway-musical will be. It’s Wonder, that film with Julia Roberts and Jacob Tremblay that sought to make theater-goers weep their h…

SOURCE: Entertainment Weekly at 12:50PM

Julianna Margulies: 'CBS wouldn't pay me' my ask to appear on 'The Good Fight' by Usa Today, Maeve McDermott, Usa Today

Julianna Margulies wanted to appear on the show, but "CBS wouldn’t pay me,” Margulies told Deadline.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 12:47PM

'King's Speech,' 'Romeo and Juliet' and a visit from Royal Shakespeare Co. for Chicago Shakes' 2019-20 season by Chris Jones

Britain's Royal Shakespeare Company will make its first visit to Chicago in 25 years, Chicago Shakespeare Theater announced Tuesday. The RSC will be part of an expansive 2019-20 season on Na…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 12:45PM

A Musical Version of R.J. Palacio’s Wonder, Based on the Novel and Hit Film, Is in the Works by Andrew Gans

Jill Furman is the lead producer of the Broadway-aimed adaptation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36PM

Watch Clips from Daniel Fish's Imaginative Oklahoma! Revival, Starring Rebecca Naomi Jones & Damon Daunno by Broadway.com

Daniel Fish's immersive production of Oklahoma! is playing at Broadway's Circle in the Square Theatre.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:33PM

Breakthrough? Scientists Show They Can Reverse Memory Decline With Electrical Stimulation by Artsjournal

After the intervention, working memory in the older adults improved to match the younger group and the effect appeared to last for 50 minutes after the stimulation. Those who had scored wors…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 12:31PM

8 Must-See Performances from MCC Miscast 2019 by Mark Robinson

The annual gala casts Broadway stars against type

SOURCE: ShowTickets.com at 12:31PM

VIDEO: On This Day, April 9- Happy Birthday, Cynthia Nixon! by Alexa Criscitiello

On this day we're celebrating the birthday of multiple Tony Award-winner, television star, and former gubernatorial candidate, the great Cynthia Nixon

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:31PM

BWW Interview: Broadway's Jarrod Spector On His New Solo Show, (CON)ARTIST & The Process of Self-Discovery by Courtney Savoia

Tony Award nominee, Jarrod Spector, will debut his new solo show,conartist,this Apriland treat fans to a special night of music and storytelling -- diving into hiscareer journey and the arti…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:30PM

The 5 Best Late-Night Activities Near the Theater District by Mikey Miller

Here’s where to go after your Broadway show

SOURCE: ShowTickets.com at 12:28PM

Netflix Enters Into Multi-Year Overall Deal with Kenny Ortega by TV News Desk

Netflix today announced that it has entered into a multi-year overall deal with producer, director, and choreographer Kenny Ortega. Ortega is known for the High School Musical franchise, whi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:27PM

How to Stream Fosse/Verdon on FX by Iris Chan

Spanning five decades, Fosse/Verdon explores the singular romantic and creative partnership between Bob Fosse (Sam Rockwell) and Gwen Verdon (Michelle Williams). He is a visionary filmmake…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 12:27PM

Sam Rockwell, Michelle Williams & More Hit a Starry Red Carpet for Fosse/Verdon Premiere by Broadway.com

Five, six, seven, eight! The TV show theater fans have been waiting for has arrived! Fosse/Verdon, FX's new series that explores the romantic and creative partnership betweenBroadway legends…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:25PM

Wonder Is Being Made into a Musical for Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

R.J. Palacio's bestselling novel Wonder, which was adapted into a celebrated 2017 motion picture, is now being turned into a Broadway musical, according to Deadline. Tony-winning producer Ji…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:25PM

Sutton Foster-Led Younger, Now Staying Put on TV Land, Sets Season 6 Premiere Date by Ryan McPhee

The Prom star Beth Leavel is set to guest star in a future episode.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:23PM

VIDEO: Hugh Jackman is One Award Short of An EGOT by Stage Tube

Last night, Hugh Jackman stopped by 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,' to talk about is upcoming concert tour Jackman reveals the intense preparation he's been doing for thetour, 'Hug…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:18PM

Backstage at Be More Chill with George Salazar, Episode 8: Fan Questions by Broadway.com

Be More Chill's George Salazar answers fan questions on everything from connecting to the material to his skincare routine in the final episode of Pac-Man Tattoo.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:10PM

Ben Platt to Host the 2019 Jimmy Awards by BroadwayWorld

Tony Award-WinnerBEN PLATTwill host the eleventh annualJIMMY AWARDSceremony on Monday, June 24that 730PM at the Minskoff Theatre, 200 West 45th Street in Manhattan. This marks his second tim…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:08PM

The Turnover Recipe: Add New Voices and Audiences, Stir by American Theatre Editors

What should we expect from the U.S. theatre’s field-wide changing of the guard? A new generation of leaders gives cause for cautious optimism.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:06PM

Who’s In, Who’s Out: The Numbers by American Theatre Editors

There are signs of positive change, certainly, though the data show they're slow and small and qualified.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:04PM

Kris Kristofferson and Bryan Ferry join Barbra Streisand in Hyde Park by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo When Barbra Streisand takes to the stage as part of British Summer Time in Hyde Park this Summer she will be joined by special guests Bryan Ferry and Kris Kristofferson. This…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 12:04PM

Nonprofit Uses Hip-Hop Dance To Teach Young Women Of Color How To Code by Artsjournal1

“‘Coding is repetition, and dancing is also repetition,’ said Franklyn Athias, senior vice president of IP services at Comcast Cable and the coding instructor at danceLogic [in West Ph…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 12:02PM

What Does a Producer Do? by American Theatre Editors

As a new generation of producers become nonprofit artistic leaders, they are redefining the parameters of the job.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:02PM

Concert Review: ‘Into the Light’ at Choral Arts Society of Washington by Elle Marie Sullivan

Choral Arts Society of Washington created a beautiful program for Dupont Underground, the creative and urban venue truly beneath Dupont Circle. It’s cavernous feeling space created gorgeou…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 12:01PM

‘Murphy’s performance is a triumph’: GRIEF IS THE THING WITH FEATHERS – Barbican Theatre ★★★★ by Rev Stan

Cillian Murphy and writer Enda Walsh’s collaborations on stage tend to lean towards the surreal and avant-garde and Grief Is The Thing With Feathers is no exception.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PM

How Be More Chill became the online phenomenon everyone's tweeting about by Maureen Lee Lenker

What if going viral could get you to Broadway? Based on a novel by Ned Vizzini, with music and lyrics from Joe Iconis and a book by Joe Tracz, Be More Chill, which opened on Broadway March 1…

SOURCE: Entertainment Weekly at 12:00PM

Hollywood Bowl Summer Season 2019 by Pauline Adamek

Summertime means concerts at the Hollywood Bowl! The Los Angeles Philharmonic has announced its 98th summer season at

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 12:00PM

All That Glitters Is Wood: A Review of Pinocchio at the House Theatre of Chicago by Ben Kaye

A marvelous and magical world premiere that’s intermittently too self-aware for its own good.

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

The Next 10 Years by American Theatre Editors

9 new artistic directors talk about their visions for their communities, and for the theatre field writ large.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:00PM

‘Wonder’ Heading To Broadway; R.J. Palacio Novel Was Adapted As 2017 Lionsgate Movie Starring Julia Roberts by Greg Evans

Wonder, the R.J. Palacio novel adapted into a 2017 feature film starring Julia Roberts and Jacob Tremblay, is now heading to Broadway. Lionsgate, Broadway producer Jill Furman and author Pal…

SOURCE: Deadline at 12:00PM

How Hamilton Alum Phillipa Soo Gives Life to Another Strong Female Lead by Genesis Johnson

The original Elizabeth Schuyler takes on a new role with CBS’ The Code.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM
Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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How can theatre companies get Indigenous land acknowledgments right? by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Noting Indigenous history and legacy now seems obligatory for public arts events, but no consensus has emerged about the right notes to strike, and Hayden King, for one, sees harm in how the…

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 11:55AM

Moulin Rouge! & Danny Burstein, Jagged Little Pill's Lauren Patten Win Boston's IRNE Awards by Andy Lefkowitz

A pair of Broadway-aimed productions were hat-tipped for their debut runs at the 23rd Annual IRNE Awards, toasting the best in Boston-area theater. The winners list includes honors for Mouli…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:54AM

Watch Cynthia Erivo Sing Cyndi Lauper’s ‘Time After Time’ on American Idol by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony winner was paired with contestant Jeremiah Lloyd Harmon for the duet.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM

Wow, Everything Is Amazing review at Battersea Arts Centre, London – ‘young artists tackle big issues’ by Fergus Morgan

Welcome to the church of tomorrow. Deptford-based youth performance project Sounds Like Chaos’ new show takes audiences 50 years into the future,

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:51AM

12 Essential Bob Fosse & Gwen Verdon Videos to Watch Before Fosse/Verdon

Watch highlights from the stage and film careers of Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 11:51AM

FEATURED SHOW: Alexis Michalik follows Edmond with Intra Muros, ★★★★ reviews are in! by Featured Content

"I can't recommend this show enough!" Joining Edmond in the UK, award-winning French playwright AlexisMichalik's Intra Muros has just premiered at London's Park Theatre, where it runs until …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:50AM

Theatre Review: ‘Social Darwinism’ at The Department of Visual and Performing Arts, Montgomery College by Mary Ann Johnson

This is a very physical, lively play written by Angela Gant in the early 2000s while she was in college; in fact, it won national playwriting awards at the Kennedy Center American College Th…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 11:45AM

Going Through review – migrant's words flow freely across borders by Miriam Gillinson

Bush theatre, LondonThis gently uplifting play about child migration – performed in English and beautifully signed – delights in language Child migration might sound like a difficult sub…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:42AM

VIDEO: CBS Films Releases Trailer for Ron Howard's PAVAROTTI by TV News Desk

From the filmmaking team behind the highly-acclaimed documentaryThe Beatles Eight Days A Week - The Touring Years,PAVAROTTIis a riveting film that lifts the curtain on the icon who brought o…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:40AM

TONY BENNETT Joined By Daughter ANTONIA For 40th Ravinia Festival Performance On June 23 by Michael J. Roberts

In 1962, fifty-seven years ago, the magnificent TONY BENNETT recorded “I Left My Heart in [...] The post <em>TONY BENNETT</em> Joined By Daughter <em>ANTONIA</em> F…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 11:40AM

Season 2 of Pose Sets June Premiere Date by Olivia Clement

The ten-episode second season from FX will arrive this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:40AM

Tovah Feldshuh and Wade Dooley Will Star in Bay Street Theater’s The Prompter by Andrew Gans

Dooley’s comedy will make its world premiere in May.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:35AM

Mamma Mia! celebrated 20 years in London's West End last Saturday (Gallery Images)

Last Saturday (6 April 2019), Mamma Mia! commemorated its phenomenal 20th birthday in the West End with a special finale performance that featured 13 former 'Dynamos' from the show's past s…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 11:35AM

The Watermill Theatre Autumn-Winter Season to include Assassins and Kiss Me Kate by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Watermill Theatre Artistic Director Paul Hart has announced the theatre's Autumn/Winter season which will include Kiss Me, Kate, Assassins, Cyrano de Bergerac, A Mini Summer …

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 11:32AM

The Peculiar Patriot review: Liza Jessie Peterson uses humor to expose our mass incarceration of African Americans by Ben Demers

Actress, playwright, and advocate Liza Jessie Peterson is a force of nature fighting to expose the wrongs of America’s sprawling prison system, one performance at a time. Her rousing one-w…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 11:30AM

Why Tell The Gwen Verdon/Bob Fosse Story Now? by Artsjournal

There is something undeniably glamorous about their story—the prince and princess of American dance—and something undeniably magical in the work they crafted together. In 2019, this stor…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 11:30AM

Chita Rivera Awards Will Honor Jeffrey Seller, Cher, and More! by BroadwayWorld

Graciela Daniele, Flody Suarez, Jeffrey Seller, and Cher will be honored at the 3rd Annual Chita Rivera Awards, taking place at NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts 566 LaGuardia Plac…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:28AM

WATCH: Learning How to Take a Hit With The Play That Goes Wrong by Roberto Araujo

The Off-Broadway cast of the hit comedy shares the secret to the "shield hit."

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:26AM

2 Teens Charged With Burning Down Stratford’s American Shakespeare Theatre by Olivia Clement

The Connecticut venue burned down in the early hours of the morning January 13.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:23AM

16 Fosse/Verdon Secrets From Lin-Manuel Miranda, Michelle Williams, Sam Rockwell, and More by Ruthie Fierberg

The cast, writers, and producers of the FX series spill the on-set tidbits, big breakthroughs, and more from creating the groundbreaking new limited series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:21AM

Broadway Grosses w/e 4/7/2019: The Race is On.

The following are the Broadway grosses for the week ending April 8, 2018. The Broadway grosses are courtesy of The Broadway League Read more here:

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:15AM

Cher to Sing with Stephanie J. Block & More on Tonight Show Episode Devoted to The Cher Show by Andy Lefkowitz

NBC's The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon will turn back time next week with a special Broadway takeover telecast dedicated to all things Cher and the acclaimed Broadway bio-musical The C…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:14AM

Actor and writer Emma Dennis-Edwards: ‘Your value is not based on your work’ by Giverny Masso

Emma Dennis-Edwards’ one-woman show Funeral Flowers began life as a community project with London’s Royal Court, before transferring to the Edinburgh Festival

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:14AM

Broadway Veteran Michael James Scott on the Whole New World of Stardom ‘Aladdin’ Opened Up by David Cote

Michael James Scott has paid his dues for decades; now the super-trouper gets top Broadway billing in 'Aladdin.'

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 11:09AM

Down the ‘Fosse/Verdon’ Rabbit Hole by Aisha Harris

A new FX series recreates the professional and personal relationship between Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon. Here are some of the onscreen highlights from their careers.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:08AM

Two Teenagers Charged With Setting Fire To American Shakespeare Theatre by BroadwayWorld

The New York Times reports that two teenagers, a 17 and 18 year old, have been charged with setting fire to the American Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford, Connecticut.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:07AM

VIDEO: Find Your Truth With All New MOULIN ROUGE! Teaser; Plus New Block of Tickets Released by Stage Tube

A new block of tickets is now on sale for Moulin Rouge The Musical, based on the 2001 Twentieth Century Fox Motion Picture by Baz Luhrmann. Moulin Rouge The Musical will begin performances o…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:06AM

At ‘The Olympics Of Hula’ by Artsjournal1

“Every spring, thousands of hula fans descend upon the Hawaiian town of Hilo and line the bleacher seats at Edith Kanaka’ole stadium. Thousands more across the islands … watch live bro…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 11:03AM

Ben Platt to Host 2019 Jimmy Awards by Ryan McPhee

The Dear Evan Hansen returns to emcee the National High School Musical Theatre Awards following his hosting stint in 2017.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM

Review: Siwayul (Heart of a Womxn), an act of reclamation for indigenous trans people by Hannah Berk

“Our work is ceremony, because, to us, art is ceremony,” writes Alexa Elizabeth Rodriguez in her Director’s Note. This is the experience of Siwayul (Heart of a Womxn): the audience is …

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 11:02AM

High School Musical Director Kenny Ortega Signs Multi-Year Deal With Netflix by Brent Lang

Kenny Ortega of the “High School Musical” franchise has just signed a multi-year overall deal with Netflix. The pact with the producer, director, and choreographer continues Netflix’s …

SOURCE: Variety at 11:01AM

‘As a whole the show is utterly bewitching’: THE CRUCIBLE – Yard Theatre by Laura Kressly

Despite a three-hour running time, this production of The Crucible is pacy and tense enough to be completely enthralling. Thanks to the power of the play itself, some interesting creative de…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM

VIDEO: Jeremy Jordan Takes His First Bow in WAITRESS by BroadwayWorld

Jeremy Jordan has officially opened up his run in Waitress He will perform opposite Shoshana Bean as Jenna through May 12. Jeremy succeeds Joey McIntyre who played his final performances on …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:00AM

Hershey Felder adds surprise character to his Debussy play — Hershey Felder by Sam Hurwitt, Correspondent

Hershey Felder works a lot of his own history into "Paris Love Story," getting its world premiere at TheatreWorks.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 11:00AM
Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Why Hugh Jackman Is Surprised By His Own Career by Ruthie Fierberg

The Emmy, Grammy, and Tony winner talks about his unexpected beginnings in musical theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM

Cher, Graciela Daniele, Jeffrey Seller, and Flody Suarez to be Honored at the 2019 Chita Rivera Awards by Ruthie Fierberg

The champions of dance will be celebrated during the May 19 ceremony.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:50AM

Opera Review: MassOpera’s “Die Fledermaus” — Modern Life, Lampooned by Katrina Holden-Buckley

MassOpera's updated version of Die Fledermaus pulls off a major feat. The post Opera Review: MassOpera’s “Die Fledermaus” — Modern Life, Lampooned appeared first on The Arts Fuse.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 10:45AM

How Grown-Up Actors Pull Off Playing Children Onstage by Artsjournal1

“Sometimes adults play children’s roles for absurd effect … but the bigger challenge is pulling off realism, creating the illusion that the adults onstage are plausible as the much-you…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 10:35AM

Watch New Trailer for Ron Howard’s Pavarotti Documentary by Andrew Gans

The film will arrive in select theatres June 7 from CBS Films.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:35AM

THE TONIGHT SHOW to Air First Broadway Takeover Dedicated to Cher with the Cast of THE CHER SHOW by TV News Desk

'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' is ready to turn back time with a special, first-time Broadway takeover telecast dedicated to all things Cher, one of the pop culture icons of our ge…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:33AM

‘Daniel’s Husband’ playwright Michael McKeever honored with George Abbott Award by Fountaintheatre

Playwright Michael McKeever was honored last night in South Florida with the George Abbott Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Arts, awarded to an individual  who has contributed sig…

SOURCE: intimateexcellent.wpcomstaging.com at 10:30AM

Follies actor Christine Tucker: ‘I made the decision to not take jobs so I could audition for lead roles’ by Giverny Masso

She fell in love with musical theatre aged six during an amateur production of Annie, made her West End debut in Chitty

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:30AM

Review: Winnie the Pooh at Adventure Theatre MTC. Fun for the under 8’s by Kelly McCorkendale

Pooh Bear is a fuzzy, golden puff full of positive wonderment whose honey addiction still roils little bellies with laughter at Adventure Theatre MTC’s Winnie the Pooh, a sweet stroll thr…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 10:29AM

The Shed Opens. Fosse Verdon begins. Pelosi on Art’s Power. #Stageworthy News of the Week by Jonathan Mandell

  In a city with 1,200 cultural institutions, how do you create a new one that stands out? That was the question – and the charge — that then-Mayor Michael Bloomberg put 14 years ago to…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 10:22AM

Read Reviews for Mrs. Murray's Menagerie Off-Broadway by Playbill Staff

See what critics think of the newest show from The Mad Ones, now playing at Ars Nova at Greenwich House.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:19AM

Review: Clothes for a Summer Hotel. Zelda and Scott and Tennessee by John Bavoso

In his note in the program of Rainbow Theatre Project’s new production of Tennessee Williams’ lesser-known play Clothes for a Summer Hotel—his last to be produced on Broadway in his li…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 10:16AM

English-language premiere of new Spanish play The Reality: Post-show Q&A with the women behind it by Terri Paddock

When: 4th May 2019 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm Where: Cervantes Theatre, Arch 26, Old Union Arches, 229 Union Street, London SE1 0LR The Cervantes Theatre continues to both bri…

SOURCE: Terri Paddock at 10:14AM

FX Announces POSE Season Two Premiere Date by TV News Desk

FX has set the premiere date for the second season of the award-winning and groundbreaking drama series Pose from Fox 21 Television Studios and FX Productions, it was announced today by Chuc…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:06AM

UK Gov’t Considers Punishing Social Media Companies For Failing To Take Down ‘Harmful Content’ by Artsjournal1

“The ‘harms’ that companies could be penalised for include failure to act to take down child abuse, terrorist acts and revenge pornography, as well as behaviours such as cyberbullying,…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 10:04AM

BWW Exclusive: Meet the Cast of LES MISÉRABLES on PBS - Cosette by BroadwayWorld

We're counting down to Les Miserables on PBS In today's feature, we meet Cosette Andrew Davies' six-part drama adaptation of Victor Hugo's 19th century classic will delve deep into the many …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:00AM

HPFS Splash: Gritty Edition by Raina Searles

Continuing our HPFS Splash blog series, we’ll be taking the tops off the metaphorical fire hydrants* and spilling out the information you want to know from our High Pressure Fire Service (…

SOURCE: fringearts.com at 10:00AM

Text of the Day: Wolfie by Aleks Sierz

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

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00AM
Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Go Inside the NYC Premiere of FX’s Fosse/Verdon by Marc J. Franklin

The first episode of the new series, starring Sam Rockwell and Michelle Williams, airs April 9.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:57AM

Watch the New, High-Energy Trailer for Broadway's Moulin Rouge! by Ryan McPhee

The new musical, based on the Baz Luhrmann film, opens in July.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:53AM

GRACE NOTES: Tuesday, April 9, 2019 by Susan Grace

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SOURCE: Grace Notes Subscription at 09:50AM

Halley Feiffer is Now an Optimist, but—don’t worry—she’s still angry at the patriarchy by Victoria Myers

In Halley Feiffer’s new play The Pain of My Belligerence, the story focuses on Cat (played by Feiffer) and her desire and difficulty at figuring out how to function in a world where the ru…

SOURCE: The Interval at 09:40AM

“Falstaff” at Teatro Real, Madrid by Blouin Artinfo

“Falstaff,” a comic opera by Giuseppe Verdi will be on stage at Teatro Real, Madrid, from April 23 through May 8, 2019.According to Teatro Real’s website, “Three of the greatest oper…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 09:36AM

Two Young Suspects Charged With Burning Down Shakespeare Theater In Stratford, Ct. by Artsjournal1

“Two teenagers were charged Monday with setting the January fire that destroyed the Shakespeare Theater in Stratford, Conn., a 1,500-seat venue … [that] was ultimately reduced to a smold…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 09:33AM

Theater News: IRNE@23 — Boisterous Irreverence by Robert Israel

The IRNE event did what it has done for decades: cast a warm glow on a vibrant local theater scene and those who are dedicated to entertain, astonish, and inspire. The post Theater News: IRN…

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 09:33AM

RSC panel debate: Gender-swapping The Taming of the Shrew in the age of #MeToo by Terri Paddock

When: 25th April 2019 @ 5:00 pm – 6:15 pm Where: The Other Place Studio, 22 Southern Lane, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6BH Two days after Shakespeare’s birthday (23 April…

SOURCE: Terri Paddock at 09:29AM

Allen Jenkins: Fifty Years a Mug by Trav S.D.

Staten Island born Alfred McGonegal (1900-1974), the Runyonesque character actor who played crooks and coppers and mugs and cabbies, might have done well to have kept his given name, rather…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:26AM

“The Merry Widow” at Teatro Costanzi, Italy by Blouin Artinfo

“The Merry Widow” will be on stage from April 14 through April 20, 2019, at Teatro Costanzi, Italy.First performed at the Theater an der Wien in Vienna, on December 30, 1905, “The Merr…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 09:17AM

National Children’s Museum In DC Finally Has Opening Date by Artsjournal1

“The National Children’s Museum’s anticipated new home opens Nov. 1 in the Ronald Reagan Building in downtown Washington, signaling a new chapter for a beloved institution that has bee…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 09:17AM

Facetime Interview: Cast/Creative Team of "Loveville High", a musical theatre podcast in nine 10-minute epsiodes by Adam Rothenberg

Live from the Loveville High podcast release party, I interview the creative team: David Zellnik (Book & Lyrics) & Eric Svejcar (Composer) + cast members: Conor Ryan (Desperate Measu…

SOURCE: Call Me Adam at 09:08AM

Five Questions with Sofia Bottinelli by Christa Skiles

Thespian says telling stories helps us empathize with the world The post Five Questions with <br/>Sofia Bottinelli appeared first on Dramatics Magazine Online.

SOURCE: Dramatics Magazine at 09:04AM

Online Art Market Still Growing, Though More Slowly by Artsjournal1

“Online art sales value continued to grow in 2018, albeit at a slower rate than in previous years, totaling $4.64 billion … The online art market grew just 9.8% in 2018, a drop from 12% …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 09:02AM

‘A thought-provoking experience’: OPERATION BLACK ANTLER – Southbank Centre by Ian Foster

Daring and detailed, Operation Black Antler is a powerfully thought-provoking piece of immersive theatre booking out of the Southbank Centre.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM

Of Satan and Stalin: How a wild party in Moscow inspired a scene in a novel that became a play by Brendan Kiley

One night in 1935, writer Mikhail Bulgakov went to a wild party at the U.S. ambassador's residence in Moscow. Critics suspect that evening inspired the phantasmagoric scene of Satan's full-m…

SOURCE: The Seattle Times at 09:00AM

Review: In ‘Poor Yella Rednecks,’ humor and pathos in the struggles of Vietnamese immigrants by Charles McNulty

After exploring how his Vietnamese parents met in a refugee camp in America in his breathtakingly original comedy "Vietgone," playwright Qui Nguyen picks up the story of their lives in the u…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 09:00AM

Buy a Scone, Feed a Playwright by Mora V. Harris

By Mora V. Harris. Mora V. Harris offers suggestions for what organizations can do if they can’t afford the travel costs associated with bringing an artist from out of town.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 09:00AM

Review: In ‘Poor Yella Rednecks,’ humor and pathos in the struggles of Vietnamese immigrants by Charles McNulty

In “Vietgone,” playwright Qui Nguyen tells the story of how his parents met after escaping the Vietnam War and landing in the same resettlement camp in Arkansas. It’s a tale of traumat…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 09:00AM
Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Television Review: “Crashing” — The Power of Being Earnest by Matt Hanson

Crashing shows us how Holmes’s innate sweetness and affability carries him through the awkwardness and indignities of being a working comedian. The post Television Review: “Crashing” �…

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 08:50AM

Chicago Symphony Musicians Reject Management’s ‘Last, Best And Final Offer’ by Artsjournal1

“According to the musicians’ statement, the offer from the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association would ‘freeze the pension plan at its current level today, thereby prohibiting new hir…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 08:46AM

UK PREMIERE of French hit Intra Muros: Post-show Q&A with director Ché Walker & cast by Terri Paddock

When: 12th April 2019 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm Where: Park Theatre, Clifton Terrace, Finsbury Park, London N4 3JP After the European premiere of Tom Coash’s Cry Havoc in P…

SOURCE: Terri Paddock at 08:42AM

After 20 Months, Director Kirill Serebrennikov Freed From House Arrest by Artsjournal1

“A Moscow city court judge overturned a decision by a lower tribunal last week to extend his arrest for three more months … The 49-year-old head of Moscow’s Gogol Centre theatre — wh…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 08:31AM

WATCH: Trudi Camilleri tells us all about the UK premiere of Queen of the Mist

As Queen of the Mist begins performances at Brockley's Jack Studio Theatre, discover more about this UK premiere of Michael John LaChiusa's historical musical from its leading lady, Trudi Ca…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 08:16AM

Orchestra Violinist Collapses, Dies Onstage Mid-Concert by Artsjournal1

“The Symphony of Southeast Texas violinist Yu Zhao Gu, 60, died of a heart attack that struck during the symphony’s Saturday evening performance while sitting beside his wife and stand p…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 08:15AM

'Pickles to politics': the rantings of Lewis Black by Scott Mervis / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The comedian’s show at Heinz Hall will include his new “The Rant is Due” segment.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 08:11AM

‘A powerful watch’: MOUTHPIECE – Soho Theatre by Debbie Gilpin

Following an acclaimed run at the Traverse Theatre, Fringe First winner Kieran Hurley’s Mouthpiece has transferred to Soho Theatre for a limited run.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:00AM

‘Relevance Is Becoming The New Litmus Test’: England’s Arts Funder Will No Longer Give Grants Based Solely On Excellence by Artsjournal1

“Arts Council England has revealed it will now decide what to fund based principally on how ‘relevant’ it is to audiences – and it will ‘no longer be enough’ to produce high-qual…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 08:00AM
Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Classical CD Reviews: François Xavier-Roth conducts Berlioz, Yan Pascal Tortelier conducts Gounod, and JoAnn Falletta conducts Respighi by Jonathan Blumhofer

A freshly thought through, energetically executed Berlioz disc; a lovely album that contains excellent performances of underperformed and unfamiliar repertoire that deserves to be heard and …

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 07:46AM

Pah-La review at Royal Court Theatre Upstairs, London – ‘intriguing but unfocused’ by Sam Marlowe

This drama about political protest in Chinese-oppressed Tibet, written by the Bangalore-based playwright Abhishek Majumdar, has had a difficult journey to the

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:45AM

Rockwell on Fosse: 'We show Bob warts and all' by Ap, Ap, Ap

Sam Rockwell and Michelle Williams discuss portraying legendary couple Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon, and not shying away from showing the choreographer's darker side. (April 9)        

SOURCE: USA Today at 07:45AM

State Funding For Culture Slashed In São Paulo By New Reality-Star-Turned-Governor by Artsjournal1

“Nineteen federally-funded museums, cultural institutions and events in São Paulo could be impacted by steep budget cuts proposed by the state’s governor João Doria, a millionaire who …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:44AM

VIDEO: Cynthia Erivo Sings 'Time After Time' With AMERICAN IDOL Contestant Jeremiah Lloyd Harmon by Stage Tube

Cynthia Erivo appeared on last night's American Idol to perform with one of the show's contestants.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:39AM

Tracy-Ann Oberman, Miriam Margolyes and Camp Rock star Meaghan Martin to star in Park Theatre’s new season by Eleni Cashell

The Park Theatre has announced plans for its upcoming July – December season, with shows featuring Eastenders’ actress Tracy-Ann Oberman, Miriam Margolyes and Disney’s Camp Rock star M…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 07:32AM

West Side Story’s Jason Carr: ‘Bernstein’s music can bypass your brain and go straight to the gut’ by Chris Bartlett

Arranging West Side Story for Manchester Royal Exchange has been an emotional experience for Jason Carr, who learned piano playing Leonard Bernstein’s

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:30AM

Our fave gifs from the 2019 Olivier Awards

On Sunday, the 2019 Olivier Awards ceremony brought together the great and the good of the British Theatre world in one place. As usual, both the ceremony and the red carpet brought us ALL t…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 07:30AM

Biopic Of India’s Prime Minister To Be Released On Election Day After Commission Declines To Intervene by Artsjournal1

“Opposition parties, including the Indian National Congress, had petitioned the Election Commission to delay the film’s release until after the polls close on May 19, on the grounds that…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:29AM

Q&A video and photos: Overturning the ‘white saviour’ narrative with the Cry Havoc company by Terri Paddock

How lucky am I? Last night I got to spend a second night in a row with lovely Olivier Awards nominee Marc Antolin. After sitting behind him at the ceremony at the Royal Albert Hall on Sunday…

SOURCE: Terri Paddock at 07:15AM

Miriam Margolyes and Tracy-Ann Oberman to star in new Park Theatre season by Georgia Snow

Miriam Margolyes, Tracy-Ann Oberman and Disney star Meaghan Martin are among the actors who will appear in the new season at London’s

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:11AM

John Waters to Receive Locarno Film Festival’s Top Honor by Robert Mitchell

John Waters is set to receive the Pardo d’onore Manor lifetime achievement award at this year’s Locarno Film Festival, the first under new artistic director Lili Hinstin. The cult U.S. f…

SOURCE: Variety at 07:10AM

NEWS: Miriam Margolyes, Tracy-Ann Oberman & Meaghan Martin line up for new Park Theatre season by Press Releases

Park Theatre has announced its new July to December 2019 season. Featuring four world premiere productions, two UK and London premieres and a range of revivals from Broadway and the West End…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:04AM

Lookback: the restorative power of art by Terry Teachout

From 2009: Art’s near-magical power to work this mental miracle is the reason why we turn to it in times of stress–yet I’d be lying if I told you that my trip to the Met was the best t…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:01AM

‘An examination of culture’s place in one’s identity’: CRY HAVOC – Park Theatre ★★★★ by Michael Davis

Written by Tom Coash and directed by Pamela Schermann, Cry Havoc looks at a relationship between a British man and someone from Egypt.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM

Almanac: Joseph Conrad on ambition by Terry Teachout

“It’s only those who do nothing that make no mistakes, I suppose.” Joseph Conrad, An Outcast of the Islands

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:00AM
Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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David Benedict: Why is the Oliviers judging process so opaque? by David Benedict

“Who are the judges?” At least three high-profile nominees at Sunday’s Olivier awards asked me that question. They weren’t asking it out

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:50AM

Olivier Awards 2019: SOLT president Kenny Wax’s opening speech in full by The Stage

“Good evening and welcome to the Royal Albert Hall and the Olivier Awards with Mastercard – the flagship event of the theatrical calendar. It’s

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:37AM

Wake Up With BWW 4/9: FOSSE/VERDON Premieres, Ginna Claire Mason Begins in WICKED, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning, BroadwayWorld First, we'd like to wish a great first performance to Ginna Claire Mason who joins the Broadway company of Wicked as Glinda tonight Break a leg, Ginna

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:22AM

Photo Coverage: Inside the Theatre Forward's Chairman's Awards 2019 Gala by Walter McBride

Theatre Forward and Chairman John Thomopoulos last night held its celebration to support American theatre at the annual Chairman's Awards Gala at The Pierre 2 East 61st Street. The Chairman'…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:04AM

Ben Platt to Host the 2019 Jimmy Awards by Mark A. Robinson

It’s that time of year again when excellence in high school musical theatre is celebrated with the annual Jimmy Awards ceremony. On Monday, June 24, 2019 at Broadway’s Minskoff Theatre, …

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 06:01AM

A Letter from Baz Luhrmann by Baz Luhrmann

Moulin Rouge! the movie was an attempt to reinvent the movie musical. It’s not a stretch that my desire to do this germinated in the tiny country town where I grew up. There, we had a gas …

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 06:00AM

Find TRUTH: Watch the new Moulin Rouge! The Musical Trailer by Broadwaydirect

Find your TRUTH at Moulin Rouge! The Musical! Tickets are now on sale for the spectacular through February 2020! See Baz Luhrmann’s revolutionary film come to life onstage. Broadway previe…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 06:00AM

The Stars of Moulin Rouge! Preview the Spectacular New Broadway Musical by Kathy Henderson

A miraculous world awaits inside the ultimate pleasure palace at Moulin Rouge! The Musical. Swathed in crimson velvet and twinkling lights, with a twirling windmill on one wall and a giant e…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 06:00AM

American Ballet Theatre returns to Chicago with 'Whipped Cream’: Expect candy, bobbleheads and 'imagination gone wild' by Lauren Warnecke

As word traveled that American Ballet Theatre (ABT) was making a new ballet based on Richard Strauss’ “Whipped Cream,” I think my reaction was similar to most everyone else: Wait, Stra…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 06:00AM

Brooke Lynn Hytes takes drag-show momentum back to Toronto for a high-camp live mash-up by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Canadian Brock Hayhoe and his reality-TV star alter ego glad to be back for First Wives Fight Club on April 10.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 06:00AM

Dear Evan Hansen extends Toronto run to Sept. 29 by Debra Yeo - Toronto Star

A new block of tickets is on sale for the Tony Award-winning musical.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 06:00AM

‘Just a beautiful thing’: GOING THROUGH – Bush Theatre by Rachel Williams

Overall Going Through is just a beautiful thing. Gorgeous writing, a stonkingly good production and a brilliant cast. Seventy-five minutes of humanity and joy. Highly recommended.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:00AM
Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Don Tomkins and Ruth Love: Juvenile Dance Team by Trav S.D.

We learn of the juvenile dance team of Don Tomkins and Ruth Love from the Sobel’s Pictorial History of Vaudeville. Tomkins (1907-1987) is said to have introduced the Varsity Drag to vaudev…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 05:55AM

Mrs Brown’s Boys D’Musical? review at Utilita Arena Newcastle – ‘lame, lazy and lacking in guile’ by Thom Dibdin

Lame, lazy and lacking in guile, Brendan O’Carroll’s latest live show, on a 12-city arena tour, continues from the plot of D’Movie,

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:50AM

Theater review: ‘When We Were Colored’ delivers Sacramento’s take on race relations

The new play “When We Were Colored” mixes romantic love and family associations of the central couple, Eva and Bill Rutland, Ginger’s parents, with the history of American race relatio…

SOURCE: The Sacramento Bee at 05:40AM

Elton John, Sting, Chick Corea top big-name Montreux bill

Elton John is the big draw at this summer's Montreux Jazz Festival, part of an eclectic line-up packed with big names that also features Sting, Janet Jackson, Chick Corea and Radiohead front…

SOURCE: Reuters at 05:18AM

Twelve of the best new British stage designs – in pictures

Take a closer look at the UK creations that made the cut for this year’s edition of the Prague Quadrennial, the largest scenography event in the world, held from 6-16 June. A selection wil…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:12AM

Pah-La review – fascinating Tibetan drama sets theatre ablaze by Michael Billington

Royal Court, LondonAbhishek Majumdar’s play launches a philosophical inquiry into non-violence and defying oppression A special virtue attaches to playwrights who take us into unfamiliar t…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:07AM

'Fosse/Verdon' Wiggles And Kicks, But Fails To Satisfy by Linda Holmes

The FX series is deeply interested in Bob Fosse as an awful genius, but much less invested in Gwen Verdon as an overlooked collaborator.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 05:01AM
Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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'Beetlejuice' and the Biggest Taboo by Variety

The new musical's creators reveal how the show has changed since its DC tryout.

SOURCE: stagecraft.libsyn.com at 04:00AM
Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Sharon Lynn: Lola in “Way Out West” by Trav S.D.

Sharon Lynn (1901-1963) is best remembered today for her penultimate performance, that of the scenery chewing villainess Lola Marcel in Laurel and Hardy’s Way Out West (1937). Born D’Auv…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 03:46AM

A Practical Primer to the Cast of the Cats Film by Talaura Harms

A one-stop guide to which major star is playing which beloved feline, from Taylor Swift and Idris Elba to Judi Dench and James Corden.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:31AM

Cate Blanchett calls for action after report shows parents in performing arts are ‘penalised’ by Matthew Hemley

Cate Blanchett is urging action to support performing arts professionals with caring responsibilities, following publication of a report that highlights the “systemic

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 03:30AM

Choreographer Russell Maliphant: ‘The work is about sensing the body, that it’s pulsing with blood’ by Anna Winter

The award-winning choreographer’s new work with video artist Panagiotis Tomaras draws on his training in the alternative therapy of Rolfing. He tells

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 03:00AM
Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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'There's work to do here!' The theatres putting audiences in charge by Catherine Love

Theatregoers in York and Manchester have been recruited to bring fresh ideas and talent to the cities’ stages in revolutionary programme initiatives ‘How do we bridge the gap between the…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:53AM

The Irish Film Festival returns to Sydney in May by Blouin Artinfo

The Irish Film Festival returns to Sydney and Melbourne in May with an award-winning program, studded with gems all the way from the Emerald Isle. For 2019, the all-inclusive Festival is hom…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 02:14AM

Alana Maria: Hiring stylists who can’t deal with black hair is disrespectful to actors of colour by Alana Maria

There’s nothing like the excitement a performer gets when preparing for a job, especially with the professional beauty artists focusing their attention

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM
Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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JAGGLED LITTLE PILL, MOULIN ROUGE And More Winners Announced For the 23rd Annual IRNE Awards; Danny Burstein, Lauren Patten and More! by BroadwayWorld

Global Creatures' Broadway-bound Moulin Rouge and the Huntington Theatre Company's production of Man in the Ring were the big winners at the 23rd Annual IRNE Awards, as the two productions g…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:36AM

Sell/Buy/Date, Come From Away, and School Girls Among L.A. Drama Critics Circle Winners by Olivia Clement

Check out the winners from the 50th annual ceremony, celebrating the best of the West Coast theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:30AM

Nawazuddin Siddiqui to Star in “No Land’s Man” by Blouin Artinfo

The Bangladeshi filmmaker Mostofa Sarwar Farooki has roped in Nawazuddin Siddiqui to star and co-produce in the movie adaptation of Aasif Mandvi’s “No Land’s Man,” reports Variety.Th…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 01:22AM

The Story Lab Acquires Chinese Format “The Sound” by Blouin Artinfo

According to a report by C21 Media, TV investor and distributor, The Story Lab has entered into a strategic deal with China’s Hunan TV, which includes the international distribution rights…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 01:20AM

What’s on TV Tuesday: ‘Fosse/Verdon’ and ‘Destroyer’ by Sara Aridi

The new limited series “Fosse/Verdon” shimmies onto FX. And Nicole Kidman’s crime thriller arrives on Hulu.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 01:00AM
Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Biennale of Sydney announces 2020 exhibition: NIRIN by Arts Review

Brook Andrew, Artistic Director of the Biennale of Sydney has announced the first 33 artists, creatives and collectives who will participate in the 22nd Biennale of Sydney (2020) – titled …

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 12:58AM

Richard Burton on Playing Hamlet by Playbill Staff

On the eve of opening what would become a legendary production of Hamlet on Broadway April 9, 1964, Burton wrote an essay about the Prince of Denmark for Playbill.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM

Woodfordia welcomes world-class artisans this April by Arts Review

The rolling hills of Woodfordia will once again spring to life when the home of Woodford Folk Festival hosts Artisan Camp – an immersive workshop experience from 30 April to 2 May 2019. Th…

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

Mr. Broadway April 2019: Ain't Too Proud's Ephraim Sykes by JK

Over the past decade, this young guy has created quite a career for himself, on Broadway and off, and even on TV. Slowly but surely, he has worked his way up from the ensemble to a leading r…

SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 12:01AM

Broadway’s Wicked Welcomes Ginna Claire Mason as Glinda April 9 by Andrew Gans

The international hit musical continues at the Gershwin Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Sarah Bockel Takes Over as Carole King in Beautiful on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Sarah Bockel, celebrated tour star of Beautiful, reprises her cheered turn as Carole King in the Broadway production beginning on April 9. Bockel will remain with the production through May …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:00AM

Ginna Claire Mason Joins Broadway's Wicked as Glinda by Andy Lefkowitz

Acclaimed Wicked touring star Ginna Claire Mason takes over the role of Glinda in the hit Broadway production at the Gershwin Theatre beginning on April 9. She succeeds Katie Rose Clarke, wh…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:00AM

The Dance Enthusiast's A to Z: Y is for Xin Ying and Ashley R.T. Yergens by The Dance Enthusiast

In The Dance Enthusiast's A to Z: Y is for Xin Ying and Ashley R.T. Yergens, "When cis dancers have the freedom to create whatever work they want and they choose to make work that capitaliz…

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 12:00AM

5 Theatres You Need to Know: Women's Theatre Companies in NYC - Where to see female artists and women's stories on stage

Where to see female artists and women's stories on stage---According to the Broadway League, women make up 66% of Broadway audiences, and we tend to be the overwhelming majority of theatrego…

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