Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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Review: ‘The Oresteia’ by Shakespeare Theatre Company by Barbara Mackay

To theater historians, dramaturgs, and lovers of all things Greek, the promise of a production of Aeschylus’ The Oresteia is enough to drive one mad with joy. To begin with, of all the Gre…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:54PM

Breaking Through the Square - ANTIGONE: 方 - Play Review

ANTIGONE: 方 - Young People's Theatre Mainstage - Toronto, ON - ****1/2 (out of 5 stars)Written by Jeff Ho, Directed by Stephen Colella and Karen GilodoRuns until May 16th 2019 In an update…

SOURCE: tapeworthy.blogspot.com at 11:53PM

King Lear by Victor Gluck, Editor-In-Chief

As the elderly king of Britain who deludedly decides to give up his kingdom to his three daughters, Goneril and Regan, the two older married ones, and Cordelia, his younger unmarried daughte…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 11:34PM

Fosse/Verdon Recap, Episode 5: “Where Am I Going?” by Ruthie Fierberg

Ann Reinking enters the picture, the Emmy-worthy Gwen scene, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:14PM

Compass Rose Theater Benefit Performances of ‘Love Letters’ by News Desk

Love Letters, A. R. Gurney’s two-character play chronicling the tumultuous lifelong friendship between a couple who never marry will be performed May 31 and June 2 as a special benefit for…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:04PM

🍸 Octet by Theater With A Twist

At the Pershing Square Signature Center (April 30- June 23, 2019). Creative includes: Dave Malloy, playwright; Annie Tippe, director, Or Matias, music supervisor/director; Amy Rubin

SOURCE: theaterwithatwist.com at 11:00PM
Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Review: ‘Love’s Labor’s Lost’ at Folger Theatre by David Siegel

Ready for teasing mockery and romantic conflict that crosses economic classes and genders with an added dash of some re-imagined blurred lines? Then step up to the wit and words of William S…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:55PM

John Malkovich to play disgraced movie mogul in new Mamet play

Actor John Malkovich will take the starring role in a new play by Pulitzer Prize winner David Mamet about a disgraced Hollywood studio head, a story he said was written partly in reaction to…

SOURCE: Reuters at 10:52PM

Review: Sweeney Todd, Sondheim's throat-cutting barber, sets up shop in South Coast Rep's entertaining revival by Charles McNulty

“Attend the tale of Sweeney Todd.” These lyrics, sung throughout Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler’s imperishable 1979 musical, are heeded assiduously by director Kent Nicholson in a s…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 10:52PM

Review: 'Maybe,' where the dancer becomes the audience and the audience becomes the dancer by Laura Bleiberg

Where are the programs? Are they on those cube benches in the middle of the stage? I think maybe I’ll change seats, so this hanging banner isn’t blocking my view of the dancer. Perhaps i…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 10:52PM

Review: Julia Sweeney is 'Older & Wider' and really, really (really) funny by F. Kathleen Foley

Julia Sweeney is no stranger to the solo show. "God Said, ‘Ha!’” from 1996 recounted her brother’s struggle with terminal cancer as well as her own diagnosis, just weeks before his d…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 10:52PM

Mary Wilson to celebrate legacy of the Supremes at Paley Center by Dorany Pineda

Mary Wilson, a founding member of the Supremes and the group’s longest-running vocalist, will be coming to Beverly Hills next month to discuss her career as one of Motown Records’ leadin…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 10:52PM

Review: Government shutdown hits the Long Beach Opera stage, but 'The Black Cat' goes on by Mark Swed

Writing in his cell as he awaits the gallows, the narrator of Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Black Cat” curiously figures that what was to him “little but Horror” will to many appear “a …

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 10:52PM

Review: Matthew Bourne's 'Cinderella' dances into WWII with a profound beauty by Lewis Segal

In the dance world, nobody makes a case for damaged heroes as brilliantly as Matthew Bourne. In his reworkings of classic stories and scores, the British director and choreographer invariabl…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 10:52PM

Why Carol Channing was a Dolly for all seasons: Our critic's take by Charles McNulty

How old is Dolly Gallagher Levi? The question arises whenever “Hello, Dolly!” is performed. The character is described in Thornton Wilder’s “The Matchmaker,” the basis of the music…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 10:52PM

'She Persisted, the Musical' will translate Chelsea Clinton's bestselling book to the stage by Dorany Pineda

Chelsea Clinton’s 2017 New York Times bestseller, “She Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed the World,” is heading from the page to California stages next month. Announced on Wedne…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 10:52PM

Misty Copeland, Calvin Royal III and the rarity of a black couple dancing lead roles by Laura Bleiberg

Almost four years have passed since American Ballet Theatre promoted Misty Copeland to its top ranks, making her its first African American female principal dancer. But just try to find an A…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 10:52PM

Review: David Lang’s ‘the loser’ brought to brilliant life through the hypnotic Rod Gilfry by Mark Swed

David Lang’s “the loser,” given its West Coast premiere Friday night by Los Angeles Opera at the Theatre at Ace Hotel, is sort of, but not really, about Glenn Gould. Gould’s the winn…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 10:52PM

ABT's 175 'Harlequinade' costumes cost an average of $5,000 apiece by Laura Bleiberg

American Ballet Theatre's latest touring production is an extravaganza with 174 costumes - each costing an average of $4,775 to make. Here's a deep look at meticulously researched and crafte…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 10:52PM

Devo, musical theater and skateboarding: The story behind La Jolla Playhouse's Tony Hawk-connected project 'Slam' by James Hebert

Composer and Devo leader Mark Mothersbaugh, North County-bred skateboard hero Hawk and Broadway writer Kyle Jarrow roll out the first staged reading of a new, skate-focused piece adapted fro…

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 10:47PM

'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' a sweet gig for director and former Old Globe artistic leader Jack O'Brien by James Hebert

Touring version of his Broadway production is about to land in San Diego for the first time

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 10:47PM

‘Springsteen on Broadway’ Emmy FYC event: Bruce Springsteen and Martin Scorsese on music, Catholicism, Obama and more by Chris Beachum

Bruce Springsteen rocked the house Sunday during a Q&A for Netflix’s “Springsteen on Broadway” moderated by Martin Scorsese. The two old friends swapped stories about their appreci…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 10:47PM

Juniper Productions presents John O’Hara’s ‘12 Chairs’ by Cameron Kelsall

‘12 Chairs’ leans into familiar tropes about the mother-daughter dynamic in its world premiere with Juniper Productions. Cameron Kelsall reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 10:45PM

Curio Theatre Company presents Shakespeare’s ‘The Winter’s Tale’ by Jillian Ashley Blair Ivey

West Philly’s Curio Theatre Company puts its mark on one of Shakespeare’s most underwhelming works, which also happens to have one of theater’s most famous stage directions. Jill Ivey …

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 10:45PM

South Camden Theatre Company presents David Schulner’s ‘An Infinite Ache’ by Cameron Kelsall

‘An Infinite Ache’ at South Camden Theatre Company offers a stale portrait of what it means to be part of a couple. Cameron Kelsall reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 10:45PM

The Resident Ensemble Players present August Wilson’s ‘Fences’ by Cameron Kelsall

A strong season of local August Wilson productions continues with ‘Fences’ at University of Delaware’s Resident Ensemble Players. Cameron Kelsall reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 10:45PM

Curtis Opera Theatre and Opera Philadelphia present ‘Riders to the Sea’ and ‘Empty the House’ by Cameron Kelsall

Two operas written nearly a century apart consider the familial wounds that time doesn’t heal. Cameron Kelsall reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 10:45PM

Hedgerow Theatre presents ‘The Three Musketeers’ by Suzanne Cloud

Buckle your swash and join d’Artagnan and the Three Musketeers in Paris for duels, romance, and palace intrigue. Suzanne Cloud reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 10:45PM

Azuka Theatre presents Emily Acker’s ‘Boycott Esther’ by Alix Rosenfeld

Emily Acker’s 'Boycott Esther,' getting its world premiere at Azuka, is a relevant and must-see play for the #MeToo era. Alix Rosenfeld reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 10:45PM

Concert Review: Ariana Grande Makes Staples Center a Curvy, Colorful Nightclub by Chris Willman

Whatever else it may be, Ariana Grande’s Sweetener World Tour is not a “get to know your superstar” affair. On record, Grande has ably followed Taylor Swift down the trail of openly au…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:45PM

Listen: Why Aaron Sorkin Cut His Favorite Scene From ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ by Gordon Cox

Aaron Sorkin remembers treasuring a favorite scene in the novel “To Kill a Mockingbird,” and in the 1962 movie version that starred Gregory Peck. But you won’t find that scene in his h…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:45PM

Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Beyoncé, Bradley Cooper and more stars skip this year's Met Gala by Usa Today, Hannah Yasharoff, Usa Today

Bradley Cooper, Rihanna, Ariana Grande and more stars who usually frequent the Met Gala red carpet were absent last night. Where were they?        

SOURCE: USA Today at 10:41PM

Anne Hathaway, Rebel Wilson team up in 'Hustle' by Mgm, Mgm

Anne Hathaway and Rebel Wilson are giving dirty rotten men a run for their money in "The Hustle."        

SOURCE: USA Today at 10:41PM

Aaron Sorkin and other unfair snubs by Ken Levine

It say something about The Tony Awards that the nominations were announced a week ago today and I’m just addressing them now. Other than a five block radius in Manhattan I can’t imagin…

SOURCE: Ken Levine at 10:41PM

Review: In ‘Daniel's Husband,’ a gay couple debates marriage. Then Mom and fate arrive by Charles McNulty

“Daniel’s Husband,” an absorbing drama by Michael McKeever that was a hit off-Broadway, explores the debate on same-sex marriage from a less obvious angle. Set in the “perfectly appo…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 10:41PM

Critic’s Pick: Review: ‘Luzia’ Revives the Cirque du Soleil Spell by Elisabeth Vincentelli

Yes, it has clowns and death-defying feats, but “Luzia” also has spinning turntables and a waterfall that produces almost-supernatural effects.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:33PM

Theatre Review: ‘P.S. Your Cat Is Dead!’ at Dominion Stage by Mary Ann Johnson

For their final show of the 2018-2019 season, Dominion Stage is closing with a vintage 1970s play by James Kirkwood, Jr. Interestingly enough, the play came first, then the novel (both writt…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 10:28PM

Made in America **** by Barry Gordin

By: Paulanne Simmons May 8, 2019: Made in America, an immersive theatrical experience created by Malaysian/Australian artists TerryandTheCuz only makes use of the stage at Joe’s Pub fo…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 10:22PM

Sierra Boggess Will Lead Reading of Maltby and Shire's DANCERS AT A WATERFALL by BroadwayWorld

On Thursday, May 16, 2019 there will be two staged readings in New York City of the Broadway-bound new musical, DANCERS AT A WATERFALL, with book by Richard Maltby, Jr. and Karen Hartman, ly…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:12PM

Photo Flash: Broadway Stars Shine at NIGHT AT THE PIER Gala by BroadwayWorld

Over 800 guests gathered on May 6, 2019 at Pier Sixty in New York to celebrate Family Equality Council's 10th Annual Night at the Pier Gala. Attendees enjoyed a night of entertainment and mo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:12PM

Photo Flash: Newbies From HADESTOWN, THE PROM And More Celebrate Broadway Debuts At Feinstein's/54 Below by BroadwayWorld

On Monday, May 6th, Feinstein's54 Below celebrated the 2018-2019season's amazing and landmark Broadway debuts for the second yeawith Another Opening, Another Debut

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:12PM
Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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Today on Broadway: Wednesday, May 8, 2019 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: “Frozen” Tour Announces Central Sisters, “West Side Story” Film Gets Release Date, “Beautiful” Teases New Carole! [display_podcast] “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Mo…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 09:51PM

Livestreaming events from the 2019 TCG National Conference

By . Theatre Communications Group presents their 2019 National Conference livestreaming on the global, commons-based peer produced HowlRound TV network at howlround.tv from Tuesday 4 June t…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 09:44PM

Livestreaming Performance of Sorry by Via Negativa and Sploh Institute (Slovenia)

By . Livestreaming a performance of Sorry by Via Negativa and Sploh Institute (Slovenia) at Prestopi / Crossings: The International Festival of Independent Performing Arts, Ljubljana, Slo…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 09:31PM

See Jake Gyllenhaal mash up his Spider-Man character and Broadway play by Maureen Lee Lenker

Jake Gyllenhaal has shared an Instagram video that is very “mysterio.” The actor posted a mashed-up version of the trailer for his forthcoming Broadway play Sea Wall/A Life, in which h…

SOURCE: Entertainment Weekly at 09:23PM

Discussing Key Changes with Dean Bryant by Gabi Bergman

Presented by the Centre for Theatre and Performance, Key Changes is a cabaret collaboration between Monash University’s Music Theatre students and acclaimed duo Dean Bryant and Mathew Fran…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 09:00PM
Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Back on Broadway (with 36 Hours Notice) by Mo Brady

by Jane Bunting Jane Bunting in Come From Away After leaving t…

SOURCE: www.theensemblist.com at 08:55PM

Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Be More Chill Composer Joe Iconis by Broadway.com

Joe Iconis stops by Broadway.com HQ to chat about his Tony nomination Be More Chill's original score and more with Paul Wontorek.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 08:42PM

Dave Chappelle To Be Awarded Mark Twain Prize For American Humor by Elizabeth Blair

The comic and actor, known for his boundary-pushing stand-up routines and his sketch comedy TV series Chappelle's Show, will receive the award in a gala at the Kennedy Center.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 08:36PM
Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Arena Stage cancels performances of ‘Jubilee’ this week due to actor’s illness by Nelson Pressley

Performances of the ensemble show will resume May 14.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 06:42PM

The Plough and the Stars by Joseph Pisano

The Irish Repertory Theatre ends its thirtieth season by going back to the beginning, with a sturdy revival of Sean O'Casey's "The Plough and the Stars." An historical prequel to the other t…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 06:18PM

The Theater Directory by Keri

Curtain Up: Your Ultimate Pride Guide to NYC Culture Are you headed to New York City for the epic trifecta of WorldPride, NYC Pride and… The post The Theater Directory appeared first on Th…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 06:18PM

That “Game Of Thrones” Accidental Coffee Cup? After Internet Ridicule, HBO Has Erased It by Artsjournal

While the big, bad Night King failed to “erase the memory of Westeros,” as Bran Stark put it, HBO was able to do so using the magic of digital editing. – The New York Times

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 06:04PM

Have You Picked The Music For Your Funeral Yet? by Artsjournal

Data by Co-op FuneralCare suggests that 24% of UK adults (in a survey of 2,000) have already made clear what music they want played at their funeral – up from 19% in 2016 – with one in …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 06:04PM

Director of Marketing and Communications – Shea’s Performing Arts Center by Artsjournal

The Director of Marketing and Communications will manage all facets of marketing and public relations for Shea’s. This includes the strategic planning of marketing and audience development…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 06:04PM

The Dentist Who Collected His Way To Deep Expertise by Artsjournal

Across the next six decades, on his dentist’s salary, he built a collection that made him what The Washington Post has called the world’s “pre-eminent private collector of Kollwitz.”…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 06:04PM
Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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The Temple by Arts Review

Malthouse Theatre presents the world premiere of The Temple – a new work co-created by Pan Pan Theatre’s critically acclaimed director Gavin Quinn and Australia’s leading independent t…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 05:41PM

Original Broadway Set for Avenue Q Up for Auction by Adam Hetrick

Props and set pieces from the Tony Award–winning Broadway hit are being auctioned off by the show’s Tony-nominated set designer, Anna Louizos.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:38PM

Digital Agency Situation Interactive Launches Live Event Division by Adam Hetrick

Situation Events will provide full-service live event production management.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:20PM

Anna in the Tropics by Lara Altunian

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Lockdown by Darryl Reilly

Ernie Morris is a middle-aged widowed African-American writer who arrives  at a contemporary unnamed prison to be a volunteer. A young corrections officer explains in great detail all of th…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 05:10PM
Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Sister Act by Lara Altunian

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Cast announced for play about Dame Margot Fonteyn at King’s Head by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Casting has been announced for Margot, Dame, the Most Famous Ballerina in the World, Claudio Macor's new play with dance which will play as part of a new writing festival at …

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 04:55PM

Get Your Musical Belting Fix with This Broadway Beltress Power Hour Megamix

This Mother's Day weekend, Broadway moms head to The Green Room 42 for The Beltress Power Hour: Mama’s Night Out.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 04:52PM

Check Out the World Premiere of August Rush Musical by Marc J. Franklin

The John Doyle–helmed stage adaptation of the film opened May 3 at the Paramount Theatre in Aurora, Illinois.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:50PM

Take a Look Back at 27 Years of Broadway Bares Performers by Nathan Skethway

The Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids burlesque fundraiser has been raising money toward the fight against AIDS/HIV since 1992.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:47PM

VIDEO: Watch Tony Nominee Caitlin Kinnunen Belt Out THE PROM Anthem at GLAAD Media Awards! by Stage Tube

Over the weekend, GLAAD, the world's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer LGBTQ media advocacy organization, welcomed Tony nomineeCaitlin Kinnunento perform The Prom's LGBT…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:42PM

Review Roundup: Critics Sound Off On The World Premiere of AUGUST RUSH: THE MUSICAL by BroadwayWorld

Chicago audiences are the first to see the world premiere of August Rush The Musical a never-before-seen musical based on the original Oscar-nominated Warner Bros film about a musically gift…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:42PM

“Weightless” Beautifully Transcends Rock Opera Genre, at A.C.T., S.F. by Jennifer Charron

Becca Wolff  Turns Kilbanes’ Music into Amazing Theater by Jennifer Ann Charron                                                      …

SOURCE: Theatrius at 04:23PM

Ballet legend Alexei Ratmansky: how Shostakovich shook me up by Judith Mackrell

As he takes his celebrated Shostakovich Trilogy to London, the choreographer explains how he was inspired by the Russian composer’s political risks Alexei Ratmansky says he’s been makin…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:04PM

Go Inside Second Stage’s Star-Studded 40th Anniversary Gala by Broadway.com

Second Stage Theatre celebrated its 40th anniversary with a gala featuring some of the biggest stars of the stage and screen. Hosted by Tony winner Kristin Chenoweth, the event took place on…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:04PM

Get Ready for Christopher Shinn's Dying City at Second Stage (Plus, Look at This Adorable Dog!) by Caitlin Moynihan

Second Stage's Dying City is getting ready for its first off-Broadway revival. Starring Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Colin Woodell, the Pulitzer-finalist play will be directed by its playwrig…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:04PM

Odds & Ends: Sierra Boggess to Lead Workshop of New Maltby & Shire Musical & More by Broadway.com

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed today. Sierra Boggess to Lead Workshop of New Maltby & Shire Musical Broadway favorite Sierra Boggess (School of Rock) and a tale…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:04PM

Backstage at Tootsie with Sarah Stiles, Episode 4: Thief! by Broadway.com

In the latest vlog episode, Tootsie's Sarah Stiles encounters a thief backstage at the Marquis Theatre.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:04PM

Tootsie by Joel Benjamin

Michael Dorsey/Dorothy Michaels still has most of his/her friends and professional acquaintances from the movie version with some new twists:  Jeff Slater, his playwright roommate (a wonder…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 04:03PM

Cuckoo, Cuckoo: A Review of The Secret of the Biological Clock at Eclectic Full Contact Theatre by Irene Hsiao

Of the several potentially fruitful directions for a play about a generic grown-up teen detective to take, this world premiere is not one of them.

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 04:00PM
Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Peter Hall Emerging Artists Fellowship Winner Fay Lomas directs Out Of The Dark by Editorial Staff

By Editorial Staff Winner of the Peter Hall Emerging Artist Fellowship Fay Lomas directs Out Of The Dark at Rose Theatre, Kingston. This post Peter Hall Emerging Artists Fellowship Winner Fa…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 03:54PM

7 Stages’ Human: A Citizen’s Encounter tells the stories of Atlanta’s unseen by Liz Dooley

Little Five Points’ quirkiest theater company, 7 Stages, is marking the end... The post 7 Stages’ <em>Human: A Citizen’s Encounter</em> tells the stories of Atlanta’s uns…

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 03:54PM

He Makes Sure This Play Is Always a Disaster - Matt DiCarlo on his journey with 'The Play That Goes Wrong'

Matt DiCarlo on his journey with The Play That Goes Wrong---Matt DiCarlo has spent the last two years making sure The Play That Goes Wrong goes right -- or, more accurately, wrong, first as …

SOURCE: feedproxy.google.com at 03:48PM

Are Companies Like Facebook and Twitter Platforms Or Publishers? It Really Matters by Artsjournal

If they’re platforms, they don’t have legal responsibility for the content carried on their sites. If publishers, then they’re legally liable. Fair enough. But the companies are muddyi…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 03:48PM

The Book-Review-Is-Dying Essay Is A Familiar Trope. Anything New To Report? by Artsjournal

Is relentlessly sunny book “coverage” replacing honest book criticism, or merely supplementing it? Are listicles, Bookstagram, and literary Twitter nothing but treacly promotion puddles …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 03:48PM

One Of The Princes Of New York’s Avant-Garde Dance Scene Also Choreographs Ice Dancing by Artsjournal1

Jonah Bokaer says that working with Team USA ice dancers Lorraine McNamara and Quinn Carpenter has been one of the most rewarding projects of his life. – Dance Magazine

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 03:48PM

Emotional Labor Is Uniquely Human, Right? But What If It’s Outsourced? by Artsjournal

The real risk is that companies might now try to outsource emotional labour rather than do it in-house – just like they did with ‘brain work’. The rise of management consulting a centu…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 03:48PM

At The World’s Only Ventriloquism Museum by Artsjournal1

The Vent Haven Museum, across the Ohio River from Cincinnati in northern Kentucky, houses nearly 1,000 dummies, some 150 years old. Most of them, especially those that are or used to be famo…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 03:48PM

Listen Up: Social Media Is Not A Public Square (Though We Understand The Confusion) by Artsjournal

Kara Swisher: “What’s obvious is that the rules are not clear in a world in which the idea of the public square has been turned on its head. It is a truly challenging problem for democra…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 03:48PM

George Soros’s Foundation Starts Up New Arts Fellowships by Artsjournal1

“Soros Arts Fellowship [is] an initiative to support innovative mid-career artists using art and public space to advance ‘pluralistic, democratic, and just societies.’ The eight fellow…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 03:48PM

Podcasts Are Internet For Your Ears by Artsjournal

Does that sound good to you? Because now you can be plugged in online even when there are no screens around? Okay, but at least be aware of the distraction costs… n+1

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 03:48PM

Sure, Barnes And Noble Can Countersue Its Former CEO, Rules Judge — If They Pay His Lawyers In Advance by Artsjournal1

The ousted chief of the chain, Demos Parneros, sued over his dismissal (as one does if one is a CEO), so B&N decided to countersue, demanding to claw back some of the CEO’s compensatio…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 03:48PM

Photo Coverage: On the Red Carpet for The Vineyard Theatre's Gala Honoring Colman Domingo! by Walter McBride

Just last night,Vineyard Theatre presented its 2019 Gala fundraiser, celebratingTony, Olivier, Drama Desk, and Drama League Award nominated artist and Vineyard Board Member, Colman Domingo. …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:36PM

Photo Coverage: The Vineyard Theatre Honors Colman Domingo by Walter McBride

Just last night,Vineyard Theatre presented its 2019 Gala fundraiser, celebratingTony, Olivier, Drama Desk, and Drama League Award nominated artist and Vineyard Board Member, Colman Domingo.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:36PM

Lisette Oropesa Wins Metropolitan Opera's Beverly Sills Artist Award by Ryan McPhee

The soprano will sing in Manon and La Traviata at the New York City house next season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:26PM

Michael Kahn turns to a timeless play from ancient Greece to send off his career by Peter Marks

“The Oresteia” concludes Kahn’s 33-year artistic directorship of the Shakespeare Theatre.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 03:24PM

Bike to Work Day: Time to put those green lanes to use by Sal Pizarro

Bike to Work Day activities Thursday include a "movers and shakers" ride in San Jose, energizer stations throughout the Bay Area and after-parties in Sunnyvale, Palo Alto and Redwood City.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 03:23PM

UPDATE Once Powerhouse “Book of Mormon” Has Third Bad Week in a Row as Broadway Box Office Continues Slump by Roger Friedman

UPDATE I told you last week that the once powerful “Book of Mormon” had gone on discount at ticket brokers, and there

SOURCE: ShowBiz 411 at 03:18PM

The End of Sex by Lara Altunian

The post The End of Sex appeared first on STAGE RAW - ARTS IN L.A. - SERVED FRESH.

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Broadway Theater Review: Hadestown by Lauren Yarger

Amber Gray and the Broadway cast of Hadestown credit Matthew Murphy Commentary here:http://www.audreyrusso.com/Lauren_Yarger_0519_intro.mp3HadestownBook, Music and Lyrics by Anaïs Mitchell…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 03:17PM

WATCH: The Prom Star Caitlin Kinnunen Performs at 2019 GLAAD Media Awards by Ryan McPhee

The Tony Award nominee sang “Unruly Heart,” a queer anthem being true to one’s self, at the May 4 event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:16PM

Mark Medoff: Communication and Connection by American Theatre Editors

Playwright Mark Medoff, who won the Tony and the Olivier for his play Children of a Lessser God and who taught screenwriting and acting the University of New Mexico for 27 years, died on Ap…

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:14PM

37 Broadway-Themed Tattoos by Felicia Fitzpatrick

We asked, you answered: Do you have any tattoos inspired by the theatre?

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:04PM

Broadway Theater Review: Tootsie by Lauren Yarger

Commentary here:http://www.audreyrusso.com/Lauren_Yarger_0519_intro.mp3 TootsieMusic and Lyrics by David YazbekBook by Robert HornChoreographed by Denis JonesDirected by Scott EllisTOOTSIE …

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 03:02PM
Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Read Reviews for August Rush Musical World Premiere by Adam Hetrick

Tony winner John Doyle directs the musical at the Paramount Theatre in Aurora, Illinois.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:59PM

LONDON ‘MAN OF A LA MANCHA’ SCORES: REVIEW by James Feinberg

LONDON — Man of La Mancha  is being revived at the London Coliseum, starring Kelsey Grammer as a blustery Don Quixote. Directed by Lonny Price, with the English National Opera’s 30-piec…

SOURCE: Broadway Journal at 02:54PM

Review: ‘P.S. Your Cat is Dead!’ by Dominion Stage by Leandra Lynn

P.S. Your Cat is Dead!, written by James Kirkwood, Jr. and directed by Michael Page, is a great look at different manifestations of schadenfreude (pleasure derived by someone from another pe…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:50PM

“The Niceties” at the Geffen Playhouse by Pauline Adamek

Jordan Boatman as Zoe (L) and Lisa Banes as Janine. Photo by T. Charles Erickson. Last days to catch The Niceties by Eleanor Burgess, playing at the Geffen Playhouse until Sunday, May 12th. …

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 02:42PM

Sierra Boggess, Joshua Dela Cruz, More Set for Dancers at a Waterfall Workshop by Ryan McPhee

The musical, based on Siburapha's Behind the Painting, features a score by Baby and Big duo David Shire and Richard Maltby, Jr.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:40PM

VIDEO: Laurie Metcalf Talks Playing a Parallel Universe Hilary Clinton by Stage Tube

Laurie Metcalf was a guest on last night's episode of 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' to talk about the Broadway show she stars in, 'Hillary and Clinton.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:36PM

John Lithgow To Star In HBO's PERRY MASON Limited Series by TV News Desk

John Lithgowis set to star opposite Matthew Rhys and Tatiana Maslany in HBO'sPerry Masonlimited series from Team Downey, according to Deadline.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:36PM

‘Love’s Labor’s Lost’ is tricky, but the Folger makes it winsome by Nelson Pressley

The show gets meta as the famed Shakespearean library inspires the set.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 02:18PM

Constellation Theatre Company Announces 2019-2020 Season by News Desk

Constellation Theatre Company, led by Founding Artistic Director Allison Arkell Stockman and Managing Director A.J. Guban, is thrilled to announce its thirteenth season of epic, larger-than-…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:07PM

Choir Boy's Tony-Nominated Choreographer Camille A. Brown on the Magic Mike Musical, Inspiring Young Black Women & More by Lindsey Sullivan

Choir Boy (Photo by Joan Marcus)Choreographer Camille A. Brown is in demand: In addition to upcoming projects like the Shakespeare in the Park production of Much Ado About Nothing, off-Broad…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:06PM

NY Drama Critics’ Circle Lauds ‘Ferryman,’ ‘Tootsie,’ and ‘Constitution’ by American Theatre Editors

Jez Butterworth, Robert Horn, David Yazbek, and Heidi Schreck will be awarded at a private reception later this month.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:05PM
Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Broadway’s Ann Harada, Storm Lever, Justin Matthew Sargent, and More Star in New Musical Film by Ruthie Fierberg

Take a peek at the trailer for No One Called Ahead—on streaming platforms this June.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:58PM

Why Laurie Metcalf Needed to Do Broadway’s Hillary and Clinton by Ruthie Fierberg

The two-time Tony Award winner just earned up her third consecutive nomination for her role in Lucas Hnath’s play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:43PM

On Coney Island, the World’s Fairs and More by Trav S.D.

This is a truncated version of a talk I gave at the Coney Island Museum on May 4, 2019. In many cases I’ve already posted articles about different subjects mentioned in the post. Just clic…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 01:42PM

New West Side Story Movie Sets December 2020 Release by Ryan McPhee

Newcomer Rachel Zegler, Ansel Elgort, Rita Moreno, and more will appear in Steven Spielberg’s adaptation of the Leonard Bernstein musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:34PM

Three world premieres show that opera still matters in Germany

Openings in Giessen, Weimar and Berlin include a dark, clever adaptation of Fritz Lang’s film M

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 01:33PM

Kristin Chenoweth Says Tammy Faye Bakker Musical is Still On! David Yazbek and Robert Horn to Write by Paul Smith

The sun will shine again, this time on a musical about Tammy Faye Bakker. A musical that has been in development stages for years may finally be preparing to head to Broadway with Tony winne…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:33PM

New York Drama Critics' Circle Explains 2019 Awards Selections by BroadwayWorld

Just yesterday, the New York Drama Critics' Circle today named The Ferryman by Jez Butterworth best play of the 2018-19 season. The award for best musical went to Tootsie. What the Constitut…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:33PM

WEST SIDE STORY Film to be Released on December 18, 2020 by TV News Desk

The Walt Disney Studios has unveiled its upcoming slate following the recent acquisition of the Fox film studios, including changes to previously dated films and a number of major additions.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:33PM

Photo Coverage: Meet the Cast of Second Stage's DYING CITY by Jennifer Broski

Continuing its 40th Anniversary Season Second Stage Theater will soon presentChristopher Shinn's DYING CITY. Directed by Lila Neugebauer, the production will feature Mary Elizabeth Winstead …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:33PM

WATCH NOW! Zooming in on the Tony Nominees: Fionnula Flanagan by BroadwayWorld TV

The Tony Awards are like Christmas in June for theatre lovers, and that makes this year's nominees the reason for the season. This year's Tony nominees transported us with the magic of theat…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:33PM

Cheltenham Jazz Festival — chimes, strums and grainy honks

The UK festival, curated by Gregory Porter, featured standout sets from Joshua Redman and Yazz Ahmed

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 01:31PM

Review: In ‘Daniel's Husband,’ a gay couple debates marriage. Then Mom and fate arrive by Charles McNulty

Michael McKeever's poignant drama opens at Fountain Theatre with Bill Brochtrup, Tim Cummings and Jenny O’Hara in a moving, crowd-pleasing production.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 01:28PM

The Actors Fund Launches Performing Arts Legacy Project Documenting Veteran Performers' Careers by Adam Hetrick

The website allows individuals to create their own pages with histories and photos from their theatrical careers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:20PM

Antonia Hamilton: We’re going to wire up actors’ brains and find out what’s going on by Antonia Hamilton

Great performances capture us emotionally, transporting us to a world of the imagination. As a neuroscientist, I want to know how this

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 01:18PM

All-Female Mac Beth, Starring Isabelle Fuhrman, Begins Previews Off-Broadway May 7 by Andrew Gans

Directed by Erica Schmidt, the Macbeth adaptation plays at the Lucille Lortel Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:03PM

‘Can you have too much of a good thing?’: Sex, plays and casting by Susan Elkin

Anything which makes me think about these plays in a new way is a bonus. I also want actors – irrespective of their sex – to have maximum opportunities.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PM

Ready Player None: A Review of Non-Player Character at Red Theater Chicago by Jay Van Ort

A charming show that stumbles when you look past the material and into more substantial questions about purpose.

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 01:00PM

Definition Theatre gets $1.6 million for new home on the South Side by Chris Jones

In an extraordinary development likely to transform the fortunes of a bold but small Chicago company, Definition Theatre is to receive $1.6 million in direct funding from the City of Chicago…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 01:00PM
Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at noon (Broadway Time)
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This Month in Theatre History by American Theatre Editors

From landmark productions of O'Neill, Charles Gordone, Wole Soyinka, and Deborah Rogin to the opening of Michigan's Farmers Alley Theatre, May has been an eventful month.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:49PM

Fan-Picked 2019 Broadway.com Audience Choice Award Nominations Announced; Be More Chill Leads With 12 by Paul Wontorek

Be More Chill led the list of nominees for the 2019 Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards, the only major theater prize chosen by Broadway fans. The musical, featuring music and lyrics by Joe …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:48PM

Trust Cabaret's 2019-20 season nets Broadway stars from 'Newsies' to 'Hamilton' to 'Jersey Boys' by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Carnegie Mellon’s Corey Cott returns for the series, along with “Hamilton’s” current Angelica, Mandy Gonzalez.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 12:46PM

Keri Russell Says Broadway Is ‘Still Crazy To Me’ by Ruthie Fierberg

The Burn This star talks about her ultimate respect for theatre performers and her co-star Adam Driver.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM

Lorna Luft to Join Barry Manilow at the Hollywood Bowl by Adam Hetrick

Luft will sing songs by her late mother, Judy Garland, backed by the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:26PM

Why Beetlejuice Tony Nominee Alex Brightman Is Dying For Michael Keaton to Come to the Broadway Musical by Ruthie Fierberg

The current Beetlejuice extends an open invitation to the film’s original ghoul.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:25PM

Documentary Highlighting Industrial Musicals, BATHTUBS OVER BROADWAY, To Start Streaming on Netflix May 9 by Paul Smith

Get ready for another binge watch Netflix will start streaming Bathtubs Over Broadway on Friday, May 9. Directed by Dava Whisenant, the documentary peels the back the curtain on the forgotte…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:24PM

New York Drama Critics Name ‘The Ferryman’ Best Play, ‘Tootsie’ Best Musical by Greg Evans

The Ferryman, What The Constitution Means To Me and Tootsie continued to build some awards momentum this week, with the New York Drama Critics Circle naming Jez Butterworth’s The Ferryman …

SOURCE: Deadline at 12:17PM

Walnut Street Theatre to Add 400-Seat In-the-Round Theatre by Olivia Clement

Groundbreaking on the $39 million expansion plan will begin in spring 2020.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12PM

Orange Tree Theatre announce cast for Rattigan’s While The Sun Shines by Editorial Staff

By Editorial Staff Casting has been announced for the first revival in decades of Terence Rattigan's While The Sun Shines at the Orange Tree Theatre, Richmond. This post Orange Tree Theatre …

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 12:03PM

Class Notes: From “Accidentally Brave,” Kristin Hanggi by James Marino

Listen: Lauren Class Schneider talks to director Kristin Hanggi about “Accidentally Brave,” playing off-Broadway at The DR2 Theater. Class Notes actively covers New York’s current thea…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 12:00PM

‘A sensitive & very moving adaptation’: THE STRANGER ON THE BRIDGE – Touring by Elaine C

Director Lizzie Minnion has created a sensitive and very moving adaptation of the true story of A Stranger on a Bridge.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PM

Working for for an outdoor theatre company – will it be sunshine or thundershowers? by John Byrne

From Shakespeare to puppets, pub gardens to palaces, the summer season provides opportunities for outdoor work across the UK. John Byrne speaks

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:00PM

How Scott Ellis Wound Up Directing 2 Musicals in 1 Season by Mark Peikert

The director behind Kiss Me, Kate and Tootsie says working on the shows simultaneously led to better work.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM
Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Frozen North American Tour Announces Stars by Mark A. Robinson

A cold front is about to travel across North America as Disney Theatrical Productions readies for a tour of the hit Broadway musical Frozen. The tour, which will open officially in Los Angel…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 11:59AM

Shine review at Live Theatre, Newcastle-upon-Tyne – ‘a sharply observed coming-of-age story’ by Tracey Sinclair

Live Theatre associate artist Kema Sikazwe’s autobiographical solo piece mixes gig theatre with memoir. Utilising his talents as a rapper and singer,

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:58AM

See Hayley Atwell and Tom Burke in Rosmersholm in the West End by Nathan Skethway

1984 playwright Duncan Macmillan's new adaptation of the Ibsen play opened May 2.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM

How Chicago’s ‘Cell Block Tango’ Got a Bette Davis Line Reading by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Seth talks about meeting original Chicago cast member Cheryl Clark, his hilarious mixups with Jessie Mueller and Sarah Silverman, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:53AM

Actor Prepares: Santino Fontana Swings Both Ways in Broadway’s ‘Tootsie’ by Matthew Wexler

Santino Fontana stars in the musical version of "Tootsie," based on the film about an actor who disguises himself as a woman to land a leading role. The post Actor Prepares: Santino Fontana …

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 11:48AM

Immersive Production of The Wolf Of Wall Street opens in London September 2019 by Editorial Staff

By Editorial Staff An imersive production of The Wolf Of Wall Street based on Jordan Belfort's memoir that inspired Martin Scorsese's Oscar-winning movie to open in Central London in Septemb…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 11:42AM

Go Inside Second Stage Theater's 40th Birthday Gala by Nathan Skethway

The May 6 gala honored 40 frequent collaborators and featured a performance by Kristin Chenoweth.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

Review: A furiously funny Love’s Labor’s Lost at Folger Theatre by Meaghan Hannan Davant

Love’s Labor’s Lost is reputed to be one of Shakespeare’s toughest plays to stage (and it rarely is).  The late 16th Century comedy has a simple enough plot – one guaranteed to tee …

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 11:42AM

Let the Sun Shine On! Caroline Bowman & Caroline Innerbichler Will Lead the National Tour of Disney's Frozen by Ryan Gilbert

There'll be magic, there'll be fun! Caroline Bowman and Caroline Innerbichler will star as Princess Elsa of Arendelle and her sister, Princess Anna, respectively, in the upcoming national to…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:42AM

The Bridges of Madison County Musical Sets U.K. Premiere at Menier Chocolate Factory by Andy Lefkowitz

London audiences are in for a treat this summer. The beloved musical adaptation of The Bridges of Madison County will make its U.K. premiere with the Menier Chocolate Factory, in a new produ…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:42AM

Audible to Co-Produce Nightfall at the Geffen Playhouse by Adam Hetrick

The play by Marisela Treviño Orta will be released as an audio play in conjunction with its February 2020 opening night.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:41AM

The Gender Problem ‘Tootsie’ Can’t Dress Up by American Theatre Editors

The new musical's creators think they’ve upended the material’s sexist tropes; apparently they don’t see that ‘man in a dress’ jokes are inherently transphobic.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:39AM

The Jewel of the Empire review at Pedley Street Station, London – ‘enjoyable immersive dining experience’ by Paul Vale

The Pedley Street Station venue has been operating for a year now, delivering theatrical dining experiences on board a fake Pullman carriage

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:37AM

Nominees named for the 2019 Gene Kelly Awards by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The 29th annual ceremony at the Benedum Center celebrates musical theater participants from 33 Allegheny County high schools.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 11:36AM

Here’s the shows we’re looking forward to — in Toronto, at Shaw and Stratford, and beyond by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic,carly Maga - Theatre Critic

From intriguing visual creations at Luminato to classic Shakespeare to a brand new show about a doomed elephant, there’ll be a lot to see, say the Star’s freelance theatre writers.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 11:36AM

The Mistress Contract review at Tron Theatre, Glasgow – ‘an engagingly performed revival’ by David Pollock

In the hermetically sealed environment of a Los Angeles beach house, an experiment unfolds from 1981 until more or less the present

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:33AM

Broadway Grosses w/e 5/5/2019: Industry Dips despite Tony Picks

The following are the Broadway grosses for the week ending April 29, 2018. The Broadway grosses are courtesy of The Broadway League Read more here:

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:30AM

Who Should Really Be Seeing Political Theatre? by Farah Najib

Theatre with strong political messages continue to dominate and we continue to be inspired and agree with said messages. But shouldn’t those who don’t ‘get it’ be the target audience…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 11:24AM

Ballyhooed Space Art By MacArthur Genius ‘Fails To Deploy’ by Artsjournal1

Orbital Reflector, sculptor Trevor Paglen’s 100-foot-long, titanium oxide-coated, $1.5 million diamond-shaped Mylar balloon, was launched into orbit in December and was meant to be visible…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 11:24AM

The Most Prolific Producer Of New Plays In The Entire UK Is A Lunchtime Series In Glasgow by Artsjournal1

Since 2004, Òran Mór in Scotland’s largest city has been presenting A Play, a Pie and a Pint, which is exactly what it says: a meat pie and a pint of ale for lunch, along with an hour-lo…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 11:24AM

Audio-Only Porn Becomes A Business (How Did This Not Happen Before Now?) by Artsjournal1

“These recordings — half-erotica, half-radio play — have long flourished on Reddit communities like GoneWildAudio or PillowTalkAudio. Now, entrepreneurs bet it can go mainstream — an…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 11:24AM

Google’s New AI App Generates Poetry by Artsjournal1

“The idea behind the app” — PoemPortraits — “which was jointly conceived by artist and stage designer Es Devlin and the creative technologist Ross Goodwin, is for users to ‘donat…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 11:24AM

In The Age Of Brexit, There’s A Whole New Crop Of Video Games About Britain by Artsjournal1

“They come in all shapes and sizes, from Nintendo’s Pokémon Sword and Shield, which riffs on the architecture of Oxbridge and London, to PanicBarn’s anti-Brexit polemic Not Tonight. M…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 11:24AM

Dr. Ruth At 90: How Little Karola Siegel Escaped The Holocaust And Became The Grandma Goddess Of The Sexual Revolution by Artsjournal1

“For a woman who, on arriving in New York, had worked as a housekeeper for $1 a day — and a woman who had taught herself English with the help of romance novels (‘because I always want…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 11:24AM

The African Influence In Flamenco (Oh Yes, It’s Real) by Artsjournal1

In the 17th and 18th centuries, there was a black population in Spain, mostly brought over from the Latin American colonies, and they did take part in the development of flamenco. “[But] a…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 11:24AM

‘The Queen Of Swing’, Lindy Hop Dancer And Singer Norma Miller, Dead At 99 by Artsjournal1

“[She] was the youngest recruit and last survivor of the original Lindy Hoppers, the all-black Herbert White troupe that broke in at Harlem’s Savoy Ballroom and popularized the Lindy Hop…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 11:24AM

Air Guitar Has Now Become A Genuine Competitive Sport by Artsjournal1

“Beyond the humorous, ironic façade of these performances is a sincere craft that has exploded in popularity over the past couple of decades.” Ethnomusicologist Byrd McDaniel explains h…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 11:24AM

They’ve Uncovered A Hidden Cupid In One Of Vermeer’s Most Beloved Paintings by Artsjournal1

“During restoration work [on Girl Reading a Letter at an Open Window], conservators discovered, to their surprise, that the naked figure — which dominates the upper right section of the …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 11:24AM

Seattle International Film Festival Executive Director by Artsjournal

SIFF seeks an Executive Director to lead our organization at one of the most exciting times in our history. We have been actively transforming from being primarily focused on a world-class f…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 11:24AM

Cast of Second Stage Theater’s Dying City Meets the Press by Marc J. Franklin

The revival of Christopher Shinn’s 2008 Pulitzer Prize finalist is set to begin performances Off-Broadway May 14.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:22AM

Read Reviews for West End Rosmersholm by Olivia Clement

1984 playwright Duncan Macmillan penned the new adaptation of the Ibsen play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:19AM

Photo Coverage: Second Stage Celebrates 40th Anniversary at Spring Gala! by Jennifer Broski

Just last night,Second Stage Theater celebrated its 40th Birthday Gala with a special concert performance last night, May 6 at Hammerstein Ballroom, headlined by Emmy and Tony winner Kristin…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:18AM

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal With Roundabout's TONI STONE by BroadwayWorld

Roundabout Theatre Companywill soon present the world-premiere ofToni Stone, written byLydia R. Diamondand directed by Tony Award winnerPam MacKinnon. Toni Stone will be led byApril Matthis,…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:18AM

Barbara Perry, Broadway Veteran and DICK VAN DYKE SHOW Star, Dies at 97 by Stephanie Wild

Barbara Perry, the actress best known for her role on The Dick Van Dyke Show, passed away on Sunday, May 5, at age 97, according to the New York Daily News.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:18AM

VIDEO: Keri Russell Talks Making Her Broadway Debut in BURN THIS by Stage Tube

Keri Russell was a guest on last night's episode of 'Late Night with Seth Meyers' to talk about starring in 'Burn This.' During the interview, Russell tells Meyers that she still isn't used …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:18AM

Photo Flash: David Burtka Celebrates Release of Cookbook with Neil Patrick Harris, Jane Krakowski, Sierra Boggess and More! by BroadwayWorld

Cook and plan like the stars with David Burtka's new book Burtka celebrated the release of his new cookbook on April 15 with many stars including husband Neil Patrick Harris, actresses Kerry…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:18AM

BWW Review: Isabella Rossellini's LINK LINK CIRCUS Delves Into The Minds of Animals by Michael Dale

Don't let the abundance of cuteness fool you. Isabella Rossellini's LINK LINK CIRCUS is one of the brainiest shows in town.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:18AM

Caroline Bowman and Caroline Innerbichler Will Lead FROZEN National Tour by BroadwayWorld

Disney Theatrical Productions has justannounced the women who will star in theFrozenNorth American tour as Elsa and Anna, the heroic sisters at the heart of the joy-filled musical.Caroline B…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:18AM

PHOTOS: tHe dYsFUnCKshOnalZ! cast release their inner punk rage in rehearsals by Featured Content

If Sid Vicious had lived, could The Sex Pistols be about to reform? To cut a version of "Anarchy in the UK" for a corporate jingle? We're looking to Sense of Place Theatre's revival of Mike …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:14AM

Hans Christian Andersen: Tales Real & Imagined by Mark Dundas Wood

Eve Wolf’s new play for the Ensemble for the Romantic Century, titled "Hans Christian Andersen: Tales Real & Imagined," suggests that the real-life Andersen might actually have appreci…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 11:14AM

Jazz Review and Appreciation: The Music Never Stops – Betty Carter Live (Again) by Steve Elman

A landmark concert from 1992 is a chance to rediscover Betty Carter's greatness, to appreciate again how this artist was special to the very essence of her soul. The post Jazz Review and Ap…

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 11:12AM

Cast Complete for Signature Theatre's World Premiere of Blackbeard Musical by Andrew Gans

Eric Schaeffer will direct John Dempsey and Dana P. Rowe's new musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:11AM

Paul Swan is Dead & Gone by Audrey Moyce

A composite of quite ordinary gestures that combine to make something novel, much in the way the entire play uses old poses in service of a show much more than an aesthetic or expressionisti…

SOURCE: Culture Bot at 11:06AM

Theatre Lab Gathers Scores Of Artists For Overnight Project by Bill Hirschman

Self-absorbed celebrities adopting babies, patients bonding in an asylum and a batty New Age retreat featuring a large plastic cow – just a few of the offbeat moments in Theatre Lab’s Ov…

SOURCE: Florida Theater On Stage at 11:06AM

Why I’m Producing Frankie and Johnny on Broadway.

I don’t do much co-producing on Broadway anymore. Of course, there are a lot of pros for Co-Producing on Broadway (diversification for me and my investors, a new network, etc.), as I talk …

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:05AM

Nominees Announced for 2019 Roger Rees Awards, Celebrating New York High School Theatre by Adam Hetrick

The honors recognize excellence in high school theatre in the greater New York area.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03AM

Stage and screen actor Bill Pullman: ‘I trained as a director, but I was too shy – I wasn’t a natural’ by Kaleem Aftab

Known for his roles in Hollywood movies such as Independence Day and Lost Highway, Bill Pullman has maintained a varied stage career

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:00AM

‘Authentic & invigorating production’: HAMLET – Manchester ★★★★ by Kristy Stott

This production of Hamlet asserts itself as the authentic, entertaining and thrilling rendition that it consciously aims to be.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM
Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Frozen Tour to Star Caroline Bowman and Caroline Innerbichler by Ryan McPhee

The production will kick off in Los Angeles this fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:59AM

10 things you didn’t know about Bianca Del Rio by Carly-Ann Clements

In celebration of Bianca Del Rio's West End debut in the musical Everybody's Talking About Jamie, here are 10 little known facts about the drag star. The post 10 things you didn’t know abo…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 10:38AM

Check Out SPACE on Ryder Farm's 2019 Resident Artists by Olivia Clement

Vichet Chum, David Greenspan, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, Anne Washburn, and Shakina Nayfack are among this season's artists.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:37AM

'It does still shock you': Windrush generation's verdict on Small Island by Interviews By Emine Saner

As Andrea Levy’s epic hits the National stage, three people whose families came to Britain from the Caribbean give their opinions – and recall their own struggles In the play, Hortense g…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:36AM

Immersive Wolf of Wall Street to bring outrageous behaviour to secret location by Chris Wiegand

Audiences will choose to be crooked traders or FBI agents in London production of Jordan Belfort’s memoir this September The Wolf of Wall Street, the outrageous memoir of former stockbroke…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:36AM

A New Adventure for ‘Augie March’: A Chicago Stage by Rachel Shteir

The first theatrical adaptation of a Saul Bellow novel is about to open in the city, and campus, that helped shape his sensibility.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:36AM

20 Random AF Moments From The New Be More Chill Broadway Cast Album That I Am Obsessed With

Let's unpack some gems hidden within the new Be More Chill cast recording.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 10:29AM

Immersive Adaptation of The Wolf of Wall Street Will Make World Premiere in London by Andrew Gans

Alexander Wright, who penned the adaptation, will also direct.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:25AM

Cast announced for Caryl Phillips’ Strange Fruit at Bush Theatre by Editorial Staff

By Editorial Staff Cast and extension announced for Caryl Phillips' Strange Fruit at the Bush Theatre. This post Cast announced for Caryl Phillips’ Strange Fruit at Bush Theatre first appe…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 10:22AM

Bathtubs Over Broadway, Documentary About Industrial Musicals, Will Stream on Netflix Beginning May 9 by Adam Hetrick

The film uncovers a genre of unknown big-budget Broadway musicals created for McDonald's, Miller Beer, Chevrolet, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:19AM

Go Inside the 2019 Vineyard Theatre Gala Honoring Colman Domingo by Marc J. Franklin

The Off-Broadway theatre company's annual gala celebrated the Tony nominee at the Edison Ballroom May 4

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:14AM

Choreographer Deborah Colker: ‘Dog Without Feathers is the most visceral show I’ve made’ by Giverny Masso

Recently announced as an artist in residence at the Southbank Centre in London, the Brazilian choreographer tells Giverny Masso about her company’s

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:00AM

‘Unconventional variety & huge amounts of wit’: LITTLE DEATH CLUB – Underbelly Festival by Ian Foster

On the one hand, you might consider Little Death Club as just another late night cabaret show, but on experiencing this extraordinary hour, you see that it really is more than that, somethin…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00AM

Ship Shape: A Review of Dames at Sea at Theatre at the Center by Aaron Hunt

This big-hearted, small ensemble musical will tap your troubles away.

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 10:00AM

The Prince of Egypt musical to receive its UK premiere at the Dominion Theatre in February 2020

No need to call a plague down on the West End, The Prince of Egypt transfer has finally been announced! The hit biblical musical is set to make its way to London’s Dominion Theatre for a…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 10:00AM
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Churchill museum at Westminster College holds 50-year fête by Joe Holleman St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Letter from Prince Charles highlights gathering on Fulton campus

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 09:54AM

23 Broadway Stars at the 2019 Met Gala by Ruthie Fierberg

All of the “campy” looks—from Billy Porter to Bette Midler—from the Vogue affair of the year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:53AM

GRACE NOTES: Tuesday, May 7, 2019 by Susan Grace

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SOURCE: Grace Notes Subscription at 09:46AM

Cast announced for J’Ouvert at Theatre503 by Editorial Staff

By Editorial Staff Casting has been announced for J'Ouvert, the debut play from one of Theatre503's resident playwrights Yasmin Joseph. This post Cast announced for J’Ouvert at Theatre503 …

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 09:44AM

Pam Tanowitz’s new work for New York City Ballet gets into its stride — eventually

The choreographer’s ideas-packed Bartok Ballet had its premiere at Lincoln Center

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 09:34AM

Brighton fringe review – giant sperm, rave days and camp cruelty by Kate Wyver

The Warren, BrightonFrom nappy challenges to a grotesque clown show about carehomes, this year’s theatre festival is full of surprises The two performers rush behind the vulva-esque velvet…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:33AM

Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Paper Mill by BroadwayWorld

Paper Mill Playhouse presents the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical Disney's Beauty and the Beast with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, and book by Linda Woolver…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:24AM

VIDEO: BEETLEJUICE's Alex Brightman Wants Michael Keaton to Join Him on Stage by Stage Tube

Alex Brightman stopped by Late Night with Seth Meyers last night to talk about Beetlejuice the Musical. During the interview, he talks about his special relationship with New York City's Win…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:24AM

George Carl: The Guy with the Microphone Bit by Trav S.D.

The story of the great clown George Carl (1916-2000) is a lesson in hangin’ in there. Born in Ohio, Carl joined the circus as a teenager. By the early 1950s he had established himself in a…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:18AM

Review: The Isle of Brimsker, Stratford Circus Arts Centre by Alexandra Wilbraham

Review: The Isle of Brimsker, Stratford Circus Arts Centre5.0Overall ScoreIn an attempt to escape the decline of her hometown, Kaya (Sophie Coward) finds herself shipwrecked on a beautiful y…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 09:18AM

Remembering Totie Fields by Trav S.D.

Totie Fields (1930-1978) occupied a perfect show biz niche. A stand-up comedian and singer, her act was basically that she was an overweight Jewish woman, which was much more of an iconoclas…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:18AM

Pittsburgh CAPA junior reaches finals of national August Wilson Monologue Competition by Christopher Rawson

Two CAPA students compete in national August Wilson Monologue Competition May 6 in New York City.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 09:18AM

Who Sings the Disney Lyric? by Christa Skiles

Celebrating 25 years of Disney on Broadway The post Who Sings the Disney Lyric? appeared first on Dramatics Magazine Online.

SOURCE: Dramatics Magazine at 09:14AM

Helen Edmundson’s Small Island at National Theatre review round-up by Fergus Morgan

Hold your breath: here comes the latest Olivier offering from Rufus Norris’ regime. The NT’s track record in its biggest space has

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:04AM

‘Part dance party, part therapy session, part orgy’: HOTTER – Soho Theatre by Laura Kressly

they have made a noticeable effort to share the experiences of many, to both hilarious and humbling effect in word, movement and dance.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM

Exploring Colonization and Identity at Belgium’s New Theatre Festival by Verity Healey

By verity healey. verity healey discusses themes and productions from Ghent’s new theatre festival called same same but different.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 09:00AM
Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Heartbeat Of Home comes to West End in September 2019 by Editorial Staff

By Editorial Staff The producers of Riverdance have announced that dance and musical extravaganza Heartbeat Of Home will come to the Piccadilly Theatre, London in September 2019. This post H…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 08:56AM

Amanda Green on Kiss Me, Kate and More by Victoria Myers

For Roundabout Theatre Company’s current revival of Kiss Me, Kate, Amanda Green was brought on board to write additional material. We speak with Amanda about her journey to becoming a musi…

SOURCE: The Interval at 08:50AM

Amanda Green on Kiss Me, Kate and More by Victoria Myers

For Roundabout Theatre Company’s current revival of Kiss Me, Kate, Amanda Green was brought on board to write additional material. We speak with Amanda about her journey to becoming a musi…

SOURCE: The Interval at 08:50AM

Iconic Big Sur landmark back in business by Tom Leyde

An iconic Big Sur landmark is back in business after undergoing a renovation and surviving a Highway 1 bridge outage and a massive landslide.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 08:43AM

The Bridges Of Madison Country comes to Menier Chocolate Factory by Editorial Staff

By Editorial Staff The Bridges Of Madison Country by Jason Robert Brown and Marsha Norman is to have its UK premiere at the Menier Chocolate Factory. This post The Bridges Of Madison Country…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 08:13AM

New production of HAIR comes to Sydney Opera House by Arts Review

A brand new Australian production of the much-loved rock musical HAIR will come alive in the Concert Hall – Sydney Opera House from 3 – 6 October as part of a national tour to celebrate …

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 08:12AM

One Hundred 'Evitas' March Through Buenos Aires to Celebrate the Leader's 100th Birthday by Stephanie Wild

On Monday, May 6, 100 people dress as Eva Peron took to the streets of Argentina's capital, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the first lady's birth, according to WRAL.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:04AM

‘Trans-Am Totem’ and ‘Autogeddon’ by Artsjournal1

A friend sent this photo of Marcus Bowcott’s Trans Am Totem, which stands amid the traffic in Vancouver. For me the sculpture brings to mind Heathcote Williams’s 1991 chapbook Autogeddon…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 08:04AM

Force of nature — how the Chicago Lyric Opera sold tickets by Artsjournal1

Some anecdotes from the backstage front lines (so to speak) of opera in the US in the 1980s. – Greg Sandow

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 08:04AM

In every pot by Artsjournal1

Had you told me in 1963 — or 1985 — that I would live to see a fully mobile phone in every person’s pocket, I would have laughed in your face. And it’s easy to forget that as late as…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 08:04AM

You Have One More Year To Pull In A Bigger Audience, Scottish City Government Tells Arts Centre by Artsjournal1

The municipal council of Perth and Kinross, alarmed by poor attendance and financial performance at the Perth Theatre and Perth Concert Hall, warned the nonprofit which operates the twin ven…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 08:04AM

This Opera Company Posted A Profit Of $5.6 Million (!) For 2018 by Artsjournal1

Mind you, the operating surplus was only just over $342,000 (in local dollars), but even that isn’t bad for such a money-losing art form. But several million dollars in bequests came in la…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 08:04AM

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Small Island at the National Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews for Helen Edmundson’s stage adaptation of Andrea Levy’s Orange Prize-winning novel, Small Island.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:00AM

Cirque de Soleil by Barry Gordin

Cirque du Soleil’s Luzia Predicts Breathtaking Color, Characters, Acrobats, and Lots of Rain – All Under the Big Top By: Ellis Nassour May 8, 2019: Cirque du Soleil’s Luzia: A …

SOURCE: theaterlife at 08:00AM
Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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The Society, Netflix — chaos descends in Generation Z update of Lord of the Flies

The mystery drama series imagines a world ruled by teenagers

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 07:59AM

REVIEW: OBCR: The Prom - On Vinyl! by JK

The nostalgic/stubborn side of me is thrilled that vinyl cast recordings are back in style. I know, I know. I've written about this before. But now I have reason to write about it again, bec…

SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:42AM

Broadway at #MetGala. Theater Awards Up The Wazoo. #Stageworthy News of the Week by Jonathan Mandell

Tony winner Billy Porter became the pharaoh of fashion at the Met Gala red carpet, his Egyptian-themed…production number… right up there with Katy Perry wearing a chandelier, Jared Leto …

SOURCE: New York Theater at 07:36AM

New Jukebox musical Jagged Little Pill to hit Broadway in November 2019. by Editorial Staff

By Editorial Staff Jagged Little Pill, a new musical featuring the songs of Alanis Morissette will start previews at the Broadhurst Theatre, Broadway in November 2019. This post New Jukebox …

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 07:36AM

Trevor Nunn to direct musical The Bridges of Madison County at Menier Chocolate Factory by Giverny Masso

Trevor Nunn is to direct the European premiere of musical The Bridges of Madison County at the Menier Chocolate Factory in London.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:33AM

Immersive adaptation of The Wolf of Wall Street to open in London by Georgia Snow

An immersive production based on The Wolf of Wall Street will open in London later this year. Staged by the team behind

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:33AM

Chester Storyhouse’s Andrew Bentley and Alex Clifton: ‘The term ‘regional theatre’ is poisonous: every theatre’s a community theatre’ by Catherine Jones

Since it opened two years ago, Chester’s Storyhouse has forged a reputation as a local cultural hub. Its chief executive Andrew Bentley

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:30AM

“A fabulous performance.” Check out what audiences have been saying about Heroes on Twitter. by Featured Content

"Inventive," "entertaining," "excellent" - Audiences have leaped onto social media to share their excitement about Bowie-inspired coming-of-age story Heroes. Take a look at what they had to …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:29AM

Tony Award-winning musical The Bridges of Madison County receives its European premiere at the Menier Chocolate Factory

It’s taken a while to travel across the pond, but now Jason Robert Brown and Marsha Norman’s Tony Award-winning musical adaptation of Robert James Waller’s bestselling novel The Bridge…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 07:25AM

St Kilda Film Festival reveals first program highlights for 2019 by Arts Review

Now in its 36th year, Australia’s largest and longest running short film festival, the St Kilda Film Festival has revealed a number of  highlights from the 2019 program. Providing opportu…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 07:24AM

The Bridges Of Madison County is coming to town by Carly-Ann Clements

Trevor Nunn is heading back to the Menier Chocolate Factory this July and with him, he's bringing the European premiere of The Bridges Of Madison County. The post The Bridges Of Madison Coun…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 07:06AM

‘A cracker of an evening’: ROSMERSHOLM – West End ★★★★ by Carole Woddis

It could all go horribly wrong but Ian Rickson’s production of Rosmersholm in Duncan Macmillan’s new adaptation brings Ibsen’s dense moral and political tragedy safely into port.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM
Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Samantha Williams Makes Her Broadway Debut as Alana Beck in DEAR EVAN HANSEN Today by BroadwayWorld

Dear Samantha Williams, today is going to be a good day and here's why...you're making your Broadway debut

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:54AM

Wake Up With BWW 5/7: Drama Critics Circle Awards, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning, BroadwayWorld Yesterday, the Drama Critics Circle Awards were announced, with the big winners being Tootsie, The Ferryman, and more

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:54AM

VIDEO: Will Smith Previews His 'Friend Like Me' From the Live-Action ALADDIN Film by Stage Tube

Last night, Will Smith appeared on The Tonight Show, where he talked about his upcoming role as the iconic Genie in the live action Aladdin film.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:54AM

NEWS: Menier Chocolate Factory will host the European premiere of The Bridges of Madison County musical by Press Releases

The Menier Chocolate Factory today announces the European premiere of the musical of Robert James Waller’s bestselling novel The Bridges of Madison County in a new staging by Trevor Nunn. …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:42AM

Poll: Does increasing competition from on-demand platforms like Netflix mean theatre needs to pay more to retain talent? by The Stage

Last week, Olivier award-winning David Bedella revealed he was prioritising television over theatre, claiming theatre does not pay enough for him to

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:30AM

Immerse yourself in The Wolf Of Wall Street by Carly-Ann Clements

From September, an immersive production of Jordan Belfort's best-selling memoir, The Wolf Of Wall Street, is coming to London. The post Immerse yourself in The Wolf Of Wall Street appeared …

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:20AM

FEAST FROM THE EAST              Tristan Bates Theatre WC2 by Libby Purves and Friends

SMALL IS  BEAUTIFUL, SHORT CAN BE SHARP        There is something stimulating about ultra-short plays:  five to twenty minutes  but directed and performed with all the care and concen…

SOURCE: theatrecat.com at 06:07AM

The Hired Man review at Queen’s Theatre, Hornchurch – ‘an uneven revival’ by Dave Fargnoli

Periodically revived since its 1984 premiere, Melvyn Bragg’s bittersweet, bucolic drama about the tenacity of the working poor is a stirring but

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:03AM

Anita Dobson and Maria Friedman to join cast of Fiddler on the Roof this summer

Acclaimed actress and singer Anita Dobson and seven-time Oliver Award-nominated actress Maria Friedman are set to take on the roles of Yente and Golde this summer in Fiddler on the Roof. Tre…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 06:00AM

Nostalgia and no surprises in 'Miracle on South Division Street' by Buffalo Theatre Ensemble by Kerry Reid

In the early years of this century, Tom Dudzick’s meat-and-potatoes (or should that be “kielbasa-and-cabbage?”) nostalgic comedy “Over the Tavern,” about a Polish-Catholic working-…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 06:00AM

Bend It Like Beckham stage musical coming to Toronto by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Stage adaptation of film, coming to Bluma Appel Theatre, will look for bhangra talent in Brampton.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 06:00AM
Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Heartbeat Of Home is coming to London by Carly-Ann Clements

The extraordinary dance show from the producers of Riverdance is returning to London's Piccadilly Theatre this September. The post Heartbeat Of Home is coming to London appeared first on Off…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 05:54AM

Animal-free Venardos Circus coming to West Sacramento for 10 days of shows

The circus is coming to town, but this time, without the lions and elephants. Unlike most other big tops, the Venardos Circus contains no animal acts, instead describing itself as … Click …

SOURCE: The Sacramento Bee at 05:40AM

The Working Moms of Broadway by Leigh Scheps

When Sherisse Springer is off stage during Kiss Me, Kate, she’s often pumping breast milk. “It’s part of my track,” the actress explains of her backstage choreography. “Wardrobe kn…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 05:37AM

The Cast of Beetlejuice on Bringing the Ghost-With-The-Most to Broadway by Elysa Gardner

Early on a Monday evening, the principal cast members of the new Broadway musical Beetlejuice — currently up for eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical — have gathered at their venue,…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 05:36AM

“Supremacy” Touches Our Hearts & Souls, at Exit Theatre, S.F by Hamilton Nguyen

Millennial Notes Jason Mendez Exposes America’s Self-Harm by Hamilton Nguyen Jason Mendez’s forward-looking super-hero story “Supremacy” examines America’s dark, open secret—raci…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 05:30AM
Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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The Nebraska Theatre That Pops Out Of A Storefront On To Main Street by Artsjournal

The Storefront Theater is a retractable theatre disguised as a shop. It was built to re-invigorate the main street in the town of Lyons, Nebraska, and create a community space for its reside…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 04:01AM

Why Aaron Sorkin Cut His Favorite Scene From 'To Kill A Mockingbird' by Variety

The "West Wing" writer killed his darlings to make his Broadway "Mockingbird" work.

SOURCE: stagecraft.libsyn.com at 04:00AM
Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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FULL TIME INSTRUCTOR, THEATER ARTS by Artsjournal

Teach scheduled classes including set design, lighting design, and technical theater arts classes, and perform related duties as assigned, including timely compliance with clerical and admin…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 02:42AM

BWW Review: Director Laurie Woolery Casts Shakespeare's THE TEMPEST With An Eye Toward Establishing a Non-Patriarchal Paradise by Michael Dale

Though Shakespeare's The Tempest commences with a spectacular act of revenge, director Laurie Woolery stresses in her program notes for Mobile Unit's thoroughly enrapturing new production he…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:42AM

0617: The Story of Stephen Foster – Part One by MusicalTalk

In a special two part edition of MusicalTalk, join Jonathan, David, Nick and Thos as the look at the life, works and legacy of Stephen Foster, the father of the popular song and godfather of…

SOURCE: musicaltalk.libsyn.com at 02:00AM
Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Some Reasons Acquiring New Customers Can Be Expensive by Joe Patti

As so often is the case, Seth Godin recently made a post many elements of which are often cited as mistakes arts organizations make. It should be noted that the things Godin lists are not me…

SOURCE: insidethearts.com at 01:42AM

Julian Fellowes’ "The Gilded Age" Coming to HBO by Blouin Artinfo

From the “Downton Abbey” creator, a new drama series that will be set in 19th-century New York will be telecast on HBO. The press release writes, “It’s 1885, and The Gilded Age is in…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 01:26AM

Dan Fogelman Inks Mega Overall Deal With 20th Century Fox Television by Blouin Artinfo

“This Is Us” creator Dan Fogelman has signed a massive overall five-year deal with 20th Century Fox Television, reports Variety.The Variety discloses that Fogelman’s new deal is in nin…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 01:11AM

INTERVIEW WITH 2019 IHSMTA NOMINEES BRIDEY COSTELLO & MITCHELL BARRETT by Michael J. Roberts

2019 Illinois HIgh School Musical Theatre Awards Nominees BRIDEY COSTELLO (Margo in York Community High [...] The post INTERVIEW WITH 2019 IHSMTA NOMINEES BRIDEY COSTELLO & MITCHELL BARR…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 01:04AM

Broadway In Chicago Announces Tix For LES MISÉRABLES On Sale Friday May 10 by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago is delighted to announce that tickets for Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Alain [...] The post Broadway In Chicago Announces Tix For <em>LES MISÉRA…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 01:04AM

“Significant Other” Ridicules Gay Conformity, at S.F. Playhouse by Jordan Freed

Joshua Harmon Toys with Marriage & Materialism by Jordan Freed & Barry David Horwitz Gawky, self-conscious Jordan Berman (Kyle Cameron), a gay ad copywriter, is trapped by his own ne…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 01:03AM

Something for everyone: Somewhere, Nowhere by Lindsay Price

Somewhere, Nowhere by Lindsay Price is both a heartwarming and heartbreaking story that follows its characters as they grow, change, and stumble through four seasons. Somewhere, Nowhere is …

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AM
Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Three Great Films by Women in the Tribeca Film Festival by Trav S.D.

Full disclosure: the Tribeca Film Festival closed yesterday! So you’ll have to seek these movies out in your nabe or when they stream. Somehow I managed to see three films in the festival …

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 12:42AM

Chilina Kennedy Returns to Beautiful: The Carole King Musical on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Longtime Beautiful star Chilina Kennedy returns to the title role of Broadway's hit Carole King musical on May 7. Kennedy succeeds recent star Sarah Bockel, who exited the production at the …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:42AM

Pose! Billy Porter and More Broadway Stars Embrace the Camp on the Met Gala Pink Carpet by Lindsey Sullivan

Broadway's brightest are living it up at the hottest party of the year: the 2019 Met Gala. This year's epic fashion theme: camp! Check out fabulous photos from the red pink carpet! Emmy win…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:42AM

Dear Evan Hansen Welcomes Samantha Williams in Her Broadway Debut as Alana Beck by Andy Lefkowitz

Samantha Williams, a junior musical theater major at Pace University, takes over the role of Alana Beck in Dear Evan Hansen on May 7. Williams succeeds Phoenix Best, who took her final bo…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:42AM

Photos: Lady Gaga, Billy Porter, AIN'T TOO PROUD And More Wow The Met Gala by BroadwayWorld

It's fashion's biggest night Stars of stage, screen, music, and art are all converging on the iconic steps of New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art to strut their stuff for this year's Met G…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:33AM

TOOTSIE, THE FERRYMAN and More Win New York Drama Critics' Circle Awards by BroadwayWorld

The New York Drama Critics' Circle today named The Ferryman by Jez Butterworth best play of the 2018-19 season. The award for best musical went to Tootsie. What the Constitution Means to Me …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:33AM

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal With Roundabout's TONI BROWN by BroadwayWorld

Roundabout Theatre Companywill soon present the world-premiere ofToni Stone, written byLydia R. Diamondand directed by Tony Award winnerPam MacKinnon. Toni Stone will be led byApril Matthis,…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:33AM

Photo Coverage: 92Y Lyrics & Lyricists Celebrates OKLAHOMA! at 75 by Stephen Sorokoff

When Ted Chapin 92Y Lyrics amp Lyricists producer first conceived A Beautiful Dawning Oklahoma at 75 he didn't know that there would be a revival of the 1943 musical currently on Broadway an…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:33AM

Photo Flash: THEATER TALK Takes Home 2019 NY EMMY Award! by BroadwayWorld

THEATER TALK has won the 2019NY EMMY Award for Best InterviewDiscussion Program See photos of the show's team celebrating below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:33AM

Call Answered: Linton Smith II: "Playing Hot" at Pipeline Theatre Company's Theater 511 by Adam Rothenberg

Like Madonna says, “Music makes the people come together” and that is what I love about this new show Playing Hot, “an explosive new show that takes you inside a brassy New Orleans dan…

SOURCE: Call Me Adam at 12:24AM

My Dad Wrote a Porno — a podcasting phenomenon now heading to TV

Creators Jamie Morton, Alice Levine and James Cooper talk about turning one man’s amateur pornography into comedy gold

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:01AM

Proof of Love Begins at the Minetta Lane by Olivia Clement

Audible and NYTW continue their Off-Broadway programming with Chisa Hutchinson’s solo play, starring Brenda Pressley.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Alison Fraser, Farah Alvin, Robert Picardo Star in York’s Enter Laughing: The Musical Beginning May 7 by Andrew Gans

Stuart Ross directs the return engagement of the Off-Broadway musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Samantha Williams Joins Broadway’s Dear Evan Hansen May 7 by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning musical continues at the Music Box Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Dance News: Miss America, Nia Imani Franklin, Receives An Arts Education Award At Mark DeGarmo's Annual Dance for Dance Gala by The Dance Enthusiast

Miss America, Nia Imani Franklin, Receives An Arts Education Award At Mark DeGarmo's Annual Dance for Dance Gala.

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 12:00AM

Elisa Monte Dance on its 38th Season at The Flea Theater by The Dance Enthusiast

In Elisa Monte Dance on its 38th Season at The Flea Theater, "The program will feature a world premiere of And Then They Were, an excerpt from a work in progress entitled H.E.R., and a solo…

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 12:00AM

Experiments and new shows find success as RISER theatre event fills a gap by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Returning theatre event lowers risk and helps with resources for stage experiments.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 12:00AM