Friday, May 31, 2019 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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Original ALADDIN Adam Jacobs Lands Lead In TV Pilot  by BroadwayWorld

Adam Jacobs, best known for creating the role of 'Aladdin' in Disney's long-running Broadway musical hit, has been signed by Broadwood Media to star in 'Last Call in the Dog House', the pilo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:48PM

Lin-Manuel Miranda And IN THE HEIGHTS Film Cast Drop In On A High School Production by BroadwayWorld

After wrapping up rehearsals for the upcoming film adaptation of the Tony-winning musical In The Heights, creator Lin-Manuel Miranda and the film's cast dropped in on a high school productio…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:48PM

Madame Lynch by Darryl Reilly

Eliza Lynch (1833-1886) was an Irishwoman who grew up in France and became a courtesan. In 1854 she began a relationship with Francisco Solano López, the son of Paraguay’s president. He l…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 11:38PM

On the Couch with Bobby Fox by Arts Review

Who is Bobby Fox? Dancer, Singer, Actor, Irish. What would you do differently to what you do now? I think I’d like to try stand-up comedy. But I’m too scared. Maybe one day. But for now,…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 11:35PM

TarraWarra International 2019: The Tangible Trace by Arts Review

A man kicks a flaming soccer ball through Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, tracing a pathway through the dark city. A large piece of engraved concrete is fragmented into hundreds of pieces, laying in…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 11:11PM
Friday, May 31, 2019 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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SHIT / LOVE by Arts Review

The performance space at fortyfivedownstairs is a flexible one to be sure and becomes many things for a show. Sometimes it’s passive like a gallery, other times as experimental as a petri …

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 10:46PM

Four incredible young actors announced to play Billy Elliot by Arts Review

The producers of Billy Elliot the Musical are thrilled to announce they have found the four incredible young actors who will play the title role in the multi award-winning smash hit’s 10th…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 10:23PM
Friday, May 31, 2019 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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Curtain to rise next year on the Museum of Broadway

The Museum of Broadway, opening sometime in 2020, will spotlight the history of New York City theater with interactive exhibits and behind-the-scenes looks at how shows are created.

SOURCE: Newsday Subscription at 09:06PM
Friday, May 31, 2019 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Glenda Jackson’s ‘King Lear’ Ending Broadway Run On June 9 by Erik Pedersen

Many a true word hath been spoken in jest, but this is legit: Glenda Jackson’s King Lear will end its Broadway run on June 9. It originally was pegged to run through July 7. Producer Scot…

SOURCE: Deadline at 08:59PM

Want A More Creative Brain? Here’s What The Neuroscientists Suggest by Artsjournal

Since the early 1990s, we’ve come to develop a more thorough and accurate understanding of what a brain engaged in creative thought “looks like.” The key, it seems, is integration: the…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 08:42PM

Power to the People! Exclusive Portraits from the Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards by Broadway.com

Theater fans took to the polls to vote for the winners of 2019 Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards. The victorious stars enjoyed a fancy reception on May 30 at 48 Lounge in New York City. Pe…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 08:33PM

Sam Gold's King Lear, Starring Glenda Jackson, to End Broadway Run Early by Andy Lefkowitz

Director Sam Gold's gender-blind Broadway revival of Shakespeare's King Lear will conclude its run earlier than expected. Initially slated to play a limited engagement through July 7, the pr…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 08:33PM

KING LEAR To Close On Broadway June 9 by BroadwayWorld

ProducerScott Rudinannounced today that the Broadway production of William Shakespeare'sKing Lear, will play its final performance on Sunday, June 9, 2019.King Learbegan previews on Thursday…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:33PM

The 'Broadwaysted' Podcast Welcomes Tony-Winning Choreographer Warren Carlyle by Broadwaysted

The Broadwaysted Crew is 'Brushin' Up Our Shakespeare' on the newest episode with this week's guest, Tony-nominated Choreographer of Kiss Me, Kate and former Tony winner Warren Carlyle

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:33PM

Actors' Equity Members Vote To Create National Convention by BroadwayWorld

Actors' Equity Association, the national labor union representing more than 51,000 professional actors and stage managers working in live theatre, has announced that a strong 79 percent majo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:33PM

‘King Lear’ announces closing date by Caitlin Huston

“King Lear” will end its run earlier than expected, with a closing date of June 9, producer Scott Rudin announced Friday. The limited engagement, starring Glenda Jackson as Lear, was ori…

SOURCE: Broadway.News Subscription at 08:29PM

King Lear, Starring Glenda Jackson, Will Close Early by Ryan McPhee

Sam Gold directs the Broadway revival of the Shakespeare tragedy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:21PM

Recently reviewed theater for May 31 by Calvin Wilson

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SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 08:18PM

Giant wedding gift tells unlikely Lindbergh love story in new Missouri History Museum exhibit by Valerie Schremp Hahn St. Louis Post-Dispatch

"Flores Mexicanas," a painting given to Charles and Anne Morrow Lindbergh as a wedding gift from the Mexican president, was conserved to tell the story.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 08:18PM
Friday, May 31, 2019 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Sarah Silverman has turned her memoir The Bedwetter into a musical by Lauren Huff

Sarah Silverman can officially add playwright to her résumé. The comedian, actress, and writer has penned her first musical, The Bedwetter, based on her best-selling 2010 memoir of the sam…

SOURCE: Entertainment Weekly at 07:23PM

Review: Love is out of reach in SF Playhouse’s ‘Significant Other’ by Sam Hurwitt, Correspondent

"Significant Other," a Broadway comedy getting its Bay Area debut at SF Playhouse, follow a gay man's hard-luck look for love.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 07:21PM
Friday, May 31, 2019 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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New York Theater Quiz May 2019 by Jonathan Mandell

How well were you paying attention to New York theater news, views and previews in the month of May? Answer these 10 questions to find out.  

SOURCE: New York Theater at 06:49PM

America’s Most-Endangered Historic Buildings by Artsjournal

They might not be the prettiest, or the most interesting architecturally. But significant bits of history happened there. And they’re in danger of being torn down or falling down. – City…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 06:33PM

Review: ‘American Psycho’ now a bloody, but good, musical in SF by Sam Hurwitt, Correspondent

Brett Easton Ellis' controversial novel has been adapted into a wildly entertaining musical at S.F.'s Ray of Light Theatre.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 06:26PM

Tonys Talk: The Stars of TOOTSIE Reveal Backstage Secrets, Onstage Mishaps & More! by Richard Ridge

Tootsie is bringing audiences to their feet every night at the Marquis Theatre, and its partly because of the extraordinary talents of its Tony-nominated stars. Santino Fontana, Lilli Cooper…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:24PM

WATCH NOW! Zooming in on the Tony Nominees: Casey Nicholaw by BroadwayWorld TV

Casey Nicholaw picked up his eleventh Tony nomination for The Prom Watch as tells us why this one is so special.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:24PM

Photo Flash: Get A First Look At BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Paper Mill Playhouse by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld has a first look atPaper Mill Playhouse's Tony Award-winning Broadway musical Disney's Beauty and the Beast with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, and…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:24PM

Sarah Silverman Memoir Musical THE BEDWETTER And More Announced for Atlantic Theater Company 2019-2020 Season! by BroadwayWorld

Atlantic Theater Company has announced its 2019-2020 season productions.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:24PM

“Faceless” Puts ‘War on Terror’ on Trial, at 6th Street, Santa Rosa by Fritz Mad'laine

Millennial Notes Selina Fillinger Disrupts ISIS Narrative by Fritz Mad’Laine When I heard the “war on terror” was coming to my hometown of Santa Rosa, I knew I couldn’t miss it. Sixt…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 06:18PM

“Take the Work Seriously, Not Yourself.” by Mo Brady

by Anna Wehr Ashley Park You may know Ashley Park from the sma…

SOURCE: www.theensemblist.com at 06:18PM

Actors’ Equity votes to create national convention by Caitlin Huston

Members of Actors’ Equity have voted to create a national convention, among other changes to Equity’s constitution. The first convention will be held in 2021 and will invite 211 elected …

SOURCE: Broadway.News Subscription at 06:07PM

Sarah Silverman Musical ‘The Bedwetter’ Sets Off Broadway Premiere Date by Greg Evans

The musical based on Sarah Silverman’s 2010 memoir The Bedwetter will have its Off Broadway world premiere next May, the Atlantic Theater Company announced today. Silverman herself announc…

SOURCE: Deadline at 06:05PM

Stagecraft: Jesse Eisenberg, Playwright of “Happy Talk” by Jan Simpson

The Stagecraft podcast is hosted by Jan Simpson. It is a series of interviews with playwrights (and musical book writers) of shows opening on Broadway and off-Broadway. Guest: Jesse Eisenber…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 06:00PM
Friday, May 31, 2019 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Concert Dance Inc. at Ravinia is exemplary dance, if an uneven production by Lauren Warnecke

Dance offerings at Ravinia are not nearly as robust as they used to be, but the festival’s long-standing kinship with Chicago legend Ruth Page and her legacy remains, 93 years after Page f…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 05:55PM

Atlantic Season to Include Sarah Silverman Musical and New Guirgis Play by American Theatre Editors

The Off-Broadway theatre will present a new musical based on Silverman's memoir, along with world premieres from Stephen Adly Guirgis and Jack Thorne.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:47PM

A First Look at Disney’s Beauty and the Beast at Paper Mill Playhouse by Marc J. Franklin

The production of the Disney hit musical, starring Gavin Lee, Belinda Allyn, Tally Sessions, is set to open in New Jersey June 2.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:45PM

Feeling Tony Awards FOMO? Check Out BroadwayHD by Matthew Wexler

If you're not in New York City, or can't afford steep ticket prices, BroadwayHD brings the brights lights into your own home with a digital streaming service. The post Feeling Tony Awards FO…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 05:42PM

WATCH: Jason Donovan and Sheridan Smith Sing Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat by Dan Meyer

The duo sang a medley of songs from the Andrew Lloyd Webber classic on Britain’s Got Talent.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:36PM

Choreographer’s Cut: Kiss Me, Kate’s Warren Carlyle Breaks Down His Showstopping ‘Too Darn Hot’ by Ruthie Fierberg

Watch the Tony nominee narrate how he choreographed the famous Act 2 opener, starring Corbin Bleu and James T. Lane.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:32PM

Drag brunch is on the rise in Boston. Here's where to find the city's best shows. by Erin Kuschner

From monthly performances to one-off events, Boston's drag queens are in the spotlight.

SOURCE: Boston Globe at 05:31PM

Inside Opening Night at Oscar at the Crown Off-Broadway by Nathan Skethway

The show, from the theatre collective The Neon Coven, opened its run at Brooklyn's 3 Dollar Bill on May 30.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:28PM

Ojai: The Tiny Music Festival That Reflects The World by Artsjournal

Mark Swed: “It is still the quirkiest major music festival in America, and possibly anywhere. If anything, Ojai has become even more a habitat for compulsive experimentation as well as a m…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 05:24PM

Sarah Silverman Has Written a Musical by Peter Libbey

Atlantic Theater Company will host the world premiere of “The Bedwetter,” based on her 2010 memoir, along with a new play by Stephen Adly Guirgis.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:24PM

Lessons From The Naomi Wolf Affair: When Generalists Get The Expertise Wrong by Artsjournal

“When is a writer erudite, a renaissance person, a polymath—and when are they merely trespassing superficially into areas of knowledge they haven’t mastered, imposing their own prejudi…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 05:24PM

Intersectionality And The Meaning Of Culture by Artsjournal

The term “intersectionality” was coined in 1989 by professor Kimberlé Crenshaw to describe how race, class, gender, and other individual characteristics “intersect” with one another…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 05:24PM

Tony-Nominated Musical Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations to Launch a National Tour in 2020 by Ryan Gilbert

We didn't even have to beg! The first national touring production of Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations will officially launch at the Providence Performing Arts Cent…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:06PM

Go Inside the Star-Studded 20th Annual Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards by Caitlin Moynihan

The 20th Annual Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards took place on May 30, and all your faves were in attendance! Voted by you, the Broadway fans, winners received their trophies and celebra…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:06PM
Friday, May 31, 2019 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Mural adds another splash of color to downtown San Jose by Sal Pizarro

The city's new logo is the centerpiece of a colorful new painting on the corner of Santa Clara and Third streets.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 04:42PM

Nothing Here Is Real by Sandra Mardenfeld

Mentalist and magician Gary Ferrar Mentalist and magician Gary Ferrar’s open-ended run and residency of Nothing Here is Real at The Cocktail Lounge Below Oxbow Tavern is not glitzy with…

SOURCE: Show Showdown at 04:42PM

Face the Music: Ben Solowey by Barry Gordin

Face the Music: Exhibit of Rarely-Seen Broadway Musicals Paintings of Artist Ben Solowey By: Ellis Nassour June 1, 2019: Theaterlovers will want to make tracks to Bedminister, PA, i…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 04:07PM
Friday, May 31, 2019 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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The CSO and the Joffrey, together at last! by Deanna Isaacs

But a program of Stravinsky, Ravel, and Rossini at Symphony Center shows neither to its best advantage. In an interesting experiment this weekend, two of the cit…

SOURCE: www.chicagoreader.com at 03:55PM

Impectibly Acted Falsettos Reflects The Fragility of Social Progress by Ken Shaw

Reviewed by: Ken Shaw Highly Recommended In the last few years we have seen how [...] The post Impectibly Acted <em>Falsettos</em> Reflects The Fragility of Social Progress appea…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 03:48PM

Curtain goes up on LI's first community theater awards

On June 10, local stage talents will get their moment in the spotlight when the first Long Island Community Theatre Awards are presented at the Suffolk Y JCC in Commack.

SOURCE: Newsday Subscription at 03:36PM

Looking for Regional Jobs? Kiss Me, Kate!, West Side Story, Ragtime, and More Are Casting by Playbill Staff

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:26PM

Have The Arts Gotten So Focused On The Mechanics Of Survival That We Forget To Talk About The Art? by Artsjournal

Steve Slater: “This is nothing new, and it is not confined to the arts. We see the same pattern repeated again and again in fields like education, health and the police, all of which suffe…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 03:12PM

Citysong review – Dublin shimmers in poetic celebration of the cycle of life by Helen Meany

Abbey, DublinA versatile cast and evocative setting bring to life Dylan Coburn Gray’s award-winning script, which follows a taxi driver’s journey through an eclectic Dublin family In Dyl…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:12PM

‘I Didn’t Feel That There Was Any Casting Couch”: Ann Reinking Talks About Her Relationship With Bob Fosse by Artsjournal1

“I never thought he was abusive that way at all. I think everybody he was with was completely willing to be with him. I never perceived him as using a part as being manipulative. And I’l…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 03:12PM

Dear Evan Hansen Star Laura Dreyfuss Drops New Single by Dan Meyer

Known in the recording studio as Loladre, the Broadway vet sings her new song, "Better Drugs."

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:06PM

AIN'T TOO PROUD to Launch National Tour From Providence Summer 2020 by BroadwayWorld

The first national touring production of Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of The Temptations will officially launch at the Providence Performing Arts Center in Providence, Rhode Island, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:03PM

Celia Keenan-Bolger, Ruthie Ann Miles and More to Present at Theatre World Awards by BroadwayWorld

The Theatre World Awards will celebrate the 2019 Theatre World Award Honorees, the 7th Annual John Willis Award for Lifetime Achievement in Theatre Honoree Nathan Lane, and the 11th Annual D…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:03PM

VIDEO: ROCKETMAN's Taron Egerton Wants to Do Broadway by Stage Tube

Taron Edgerton was a guest on Friday's episode of Live with Kelly and Ryan to talk about his new film, Rocketman. The actor, who stars as Elton John in the musical fantasy film, tells Kelly …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:03PM

VIDEO: Danielle Brooks Talks Shakespeare in the Park's MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING by Stage Tube

Danielle Brooks was a guest on Friday's episode of Live with Kelly and Ryan to talkabout the modern take of Shakespeare in the Park production of 'Much Ado About Nothing.'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:03PM

Keeley Hawes, Ann Dowd Join Cast of Netflix's REBECCA by TV News Desk

BAFTA nominee Keeley Hawes Bodyguard, Misbehaviour, Emmy Award Winner Ann Dowd The Handmaid's Tale, Hereditary,Sam Riley Free Fire, Pride and Prejudice and Zombies and Ben Crompton Game of T…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:03PM

Vassar Announces Initial Casting for Powerhouse Season; Raul Esparza, Colton Ryan, and More by BroadwayWorld

Vassar amp New York Stage and Film announce casting for the first mainstage production of the Powerhouse Season as well as the addition of the musical Galileo and play Becky Nurse of Salem t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:03PM

Photo Flash: Get A First Look At John Leguizamo's Musical KISS MY AZTEC at Berkeley Rep by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld has a first look at Berkeley Repertory Theatre's Kiss My Aztec John Leguizamo teams up with Artistic Director Tony Taccone for this musical comedy, following their collaboratio…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:03PM

VIDEO: Laura Dreyfuss Releases Single 'Better Drugs' From Debut EP by TV News Desk

ActresssingerBroadway star Laura Dreyfuss, akaLoladre, is releasing her new song, 'Better Drugs,' today. American Authors guitarist James Adam Shelley produced the track with his production …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:03PM

Raúl Esparza and Solea Pfeiffer Will Star in Galileo Musical, Part of Powerhouse Season’s Summer Readings Festival by Andrew Gans

Vassar & New York Stage and Film has also announced casting for its first mainstage production of the season, the bandaged place.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:03PM

Love Blooms Eternal: A Review of Bloomsday at Remy Bumppo Theatre Company by Hugh Iglarsh

Inspired by James Joyce's "Ulysses," Steven Dietz's play is structured as a chord of simultaneity rather than a sequence of events.

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 03:00PM
Friday, May 31, 2019 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Broadway’s Smash Temptations Musical ‘Ain’t Too Proud’ Sets 2020 National Tour Launch by Greg Evans

Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations, one of this Broadway season’s unqualified hits, will launch a national tour next year of more than 50 cities and 100 touring we…

SOURCE: Deadline at 02:38PM

Nomadic Dancing in the Streets with Úumbal by Claire Frisbie

This Spring, we launched our latest public practice work, Úumbal: Nomadic Choreography for Inhabitants, which will be part of the 2019 Fringe Festival. Made possible by the William Penn Fou…

SOURCE: fringearts.com at 02:31PM

Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations to Tour by Mark A. Robinson For Broadway Direct

The Tony-nominated production of Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations is gearing up to tour. Producers Ira Pittelman and Tom Hulce have announced today that the first …

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 02:27PM

Production news round-up: Nadia Fall announces second Theatre Royal Stratford East season and Inbetweeners star Blake Harrison joins Waitress by Giverny Masso

Musicals Musical Amour is to end its run at the Charing Cross Theatre in London six weeks early. The production was scheduled

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:24PM

‘Ain’t Too Proud’ to launch national tour in 2020 by Caitlin Huston

“Ain’t Too Proud” will launch a national tour next year beginning in Providence, Rhode Island. The tour, which launches in Providence in July 2020, will last more than 100 touring week…

SOURCE: Broadway.News Subscription at 02:18PM

Ain't Too Proud—The Life and Times of The Temptations to Launch National Tour in 2020 by Ryan McPhee

The musical, currently nominated for 12 Tony Awards, will launch its first national tour in Providence, Rhode Island.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:17PM

Some Rethinking On The Philosophical Separation Of Mind And Body by Artsjournal

The concept of reason itself is built on a profoundly gendered blueprint. But a surprising rapprochement might be in sight: between feminists who criticise the mind/matter split, and certain…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 02:12PM

Has Arts Criticism Become Too Political? by Artsjournal

Andrew Doyle makes the argument: “The best critics are able to appreciate a piece of work on its own terms, whereas the worst seem to believe that success should be measured on the basis o…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 02:12PM

The Future Of Theatre Is Accessible by Artsjournal1

“In this series, a variety of disabled theatre artists: managers, designers, producers, and dramaturgs, will share how they do their work, as well as their vision for an accessible future …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 02:12PM

Website Caught Trying To Sell Reviews At Edinburgh Fringe by Artsjournal1

“The site, The Mumble, is contacting artists appearing at this year’s festival to offer ‘a digitally sophisticated Skyflyer’, comprising a review and interview, for £50. Opting for …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 02:12PM

Illustrators Bats Langley, Ben Wiseman, and Tony Winner Tonya Pinkins Contribute Art for Night of a Thousand Judys Fundraiser by Adam Hetrick

Their works will be auctioned during the June 1 concert fundraiser at Joe’s Pub.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:10PM

Review: Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune Shines a Light on the Vagaries of Love by Henry Stewart

The play depends especially on the strength of its leads, and here it has two eager thespians who make the most of its drama. The post Review: <em>Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lu…

SOURCE: Slant Magazine at 02:07PM

‘To Kill A Mockingbird’s Gideon Glick Finds Harper Lee’s Precocious Dill Harris In Other Voices, Other Rooms – Tony Watch Q&A by Greg Evans

The “Guilty” that sends an innocent man to his death in Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird was just one of the powerful indictments that gave both the 1960 novel and its 1962 movie ada…

SOURCE: Deadline at 02:06PM

VIDEO: Laura Benanti Prepares for Cadogan Hall Show with FLOTUS by Paul Smith

Tony Award Winner and current star of My Fair Lady, Laura Benanti, is hopping across the pond to perform a concert at London's Cadogan Hall. Known for her performances on Broadway in Gypsy, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:03PM

VIDEO: Damon Daunno and Rebecca Naomi Jones Perform from OKLAHOMA! by Stage Tube

Check out the new music video from Rodgers amp Hammerstein's Oklahoma nominated for 8 Tony Awards including Best Revival of a Musical. Directed by Ezra Hurwitz, the video features Tony Award…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:03PM

WATCH NOW! Zooming in on the Tony Nominees: Lynne Meadow by BroadwayWorld TV

This year's Tony nominees transported us with the magic of theatre, and we're saluting their work by taking a closer look at their extraordinary accomplishments. Today we're studying up on M…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:03PM

VIDEO: Disney Announces Premiere Date for DESCENDANTS 3, Previews Opening Number by TV News Desk

'Descendants 3,' the third movie in Disney's global smash franchise, is set to premiere on FRIDAY, AUG. 2 800-1000 p.m. EDT, on Disney Channel and DisneyNOW.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:03PM

Minneapolis' Children's Theatre Company Responds Over Call To Boycott From Victim of Sexual Assault by BroadwayWorld

Minneapolis' Children's Theatre Company has responded to a call for a boycott of the company after their lawyer asked a judge to award them234,000 in legal costs fromLaura Stearns Adams, who…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:03PM

Private Lives is artificially sweet — and delightful by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Fun new Stratford production of Noel Coward classic doesn’t underline the camp qualities, but they’re amply present, all the same.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 02:00PM

25 Days of Tonys: What Is the Secret to Casey Nicholaw's Long Career? by Ruthie Fierberg

The Prom's director-choreographer shares the show that most impacted him, his first-ever role as a child, and his directing philosophy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:00PM
Friday, May 31, 2019 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Dance Review: ‘Ballet Across America at The Kennedy Center by Norah Dick

In its fifth year, Ballet Across America is still offering an exhilarating week of culture and dance at The Kennedy Center. An initiative designed to “explore the breadth and depth of Amer…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 01:58PM

WATCH: Danielle Brooks Acts Opposite Raccoons, Jeff Daniels Gets Told Off By Teachers, and Taron Egerton Wants to Be on Broadway by Dan Meyer

The three stars all chatted on LIVE with Kelly and Ryan about their respective projects and future Broadway hopes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:58PM

Hollywood Bowl's Into the Woods Adds Sutton Foster, Hailey Kilgore, Skylar Astin & Cheyenne Jackson by Andy Lefkowitz

An A-list group of stage stars have joined the Hollywood Bowl's upcoming production of Into the Woods. The previously announced production, featuring direction and choreography by Tony nomi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:54PM

Closing Time! Last Chance to See Network, Jeremy Jordan in Waitress, Kiss Me, Kate & More by Eric King

New York theater is preparing to say goodbye to three Broadway offerings, two musical stars, a new show from Dave Malloy and a slew of off Broadway offerings. Here are all the star turns …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:54PM

Be More Chill's Stephanie Hsu Joins Season Three of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel by Andy Lefkowitz

This just might be the news of the day! Stephanie Hsu, Broadway.com Audience Choice Award-winning standout star of Be More Chill, is joining the cast of the third season of Amazon's Emmy-wi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:54PM

Odds & Ends: Wicked's Jesse JP Johnson to Play Concert in NYC & More by Broadway.com

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed today. Wicked's Jesse JP Johnson to Play Concert in NYC Jesse JP Johnson, the silk-voiced star currently appearing as Boq in Wicked…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:54PM

Director Bartlett Sher & Scribe Aaron Sorkin on Capturing the Current Moment in To Kill a Mockingbird by Broadway.com

To Kill a Mockingbird director Bartlett Sher and playwright Aaron Sorkin discuss their collaboration on the hit play.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:54PM

Descendants 3, With Dove Cameron and Cheyenne Jackson, Sets August Premiere Date by Ryan McPhee

The Villain Kids are back in a new music video ahead of the sequel's debut.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:40PM

Netflix’s cash burn is painful viewing for investors

Company made noble intervention this week, but its business model deserves more scrutiny

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 01:38PM

Deals of the week: Free family fun at two museums; beer for Deadheads by Linda Zavoral

San Jose's Museum of Art, Quilt Museum both opening the doors to the community

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 01:35PM

What the Constitution Means to Me Partners With Mayor's Fund to Provide Subsidized Tickets for Hundreds of Students by Olivia Clement

The Tony-nominated show is the first to partner with the newly launched NYC Civics and Arts Fund.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:27PM

See Patti LuPone, Marc Shaiman, and Scott Wittman Visit the Company of Off-Broadway's Fiddler on the Roof by Nathan Skethway

The Broadway star and writing duo visited the cast backstage on May 30.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:23PM

Block Talk- Episode 117: Make Mike Watch Black Swan by Michael Block

In this edition of Make Mike Watch, prima ballerina Aria Derci joins me to dissect the psychological thriller Black Swan!To listen to the podcast, download and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, S…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 01:06PM

What’s Indecent? by Cogency

Indecent by Paula Vogel. Arden Theatre, Philadelphia, through June 23, 2019.   Indecent is a wide-ranging play that speaks to multiple issues. It covers many decades, moves across continent…

SOURCE: theculturalcritic.com at 01:05PM

Museums Are Increasingly Becoming Stages For Outside Protest by Artsjournal

It makes sense. As iconic architectural spaces that are mostly free to enter, museums have a lot to offer today’s media-savvy protestors. – Museums Association

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 01:03PM

‘I want to show children the history of deaf people’: Fifi Garfield feels privileged to be part of Horrible Histories Dreadful Deaf by Emma Clarendon

Actress Fifi Garfield chatted to Emma Clarendon about working alongside Deafinitely Theatre on Horrible Histories Dreadful Deaf.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PM

Nespresso Presents Coffee Talks With Frankie and Johnny in the Clair De Lune Star Michael Shannon by Playbill Staff

The two-time Oscar nominee talks to Playbill about returning to Broadway to star opposite Audra McDonald.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00PM

Nespresso Presents Coffee Talk With Frankie and Johnny in the Clair De Lune Star Michael Shannon by Playbill Staff

The two-time Oscar nominee talks to Playbill about returning to Broadway to star opposite Audra McDonald.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00PM
Friday, May 31, 2019 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Rebecca Producer Settles Out of Court With Former Publicist Marc Thibodeau by Adam Hetrick

The scandal surrounding the collapse of the multi-million dollar musical has come to a close.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:57PM

BWW Flashback: Looking Back on the 60-Year Career of 2019 Tony Nominee Elaine May! by Paul Smith

After a 50 year hiatus from performing on the Broadway stage, Elaine May made her return to much acclaim in the Tony nominated revival of The Waverly Gallery. The show opened in fall of 2018…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:54PM

BWW Album Review: A New ALADDIN For a Whole New World by Amanda Prahl

The soundtrack for the live-action remake of Aladdin manages to tweak the classic score just enough to not sound like a pale imitation while keeping the core of the magic that's made it one …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:54PM

VIDEO: Disney Releases 'Speechless' Film Clip from ALADDIN by Stage Tube

Disney has released a clip of Speechless, legendary composer Alan Menken and songwritersBenjPasekand Justin Paul's original new song featured in the box office hit Aladdin.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:54PM

Review Roundup: What Do Critics Think of Ron Howard's PAVAROTTI Documentary? by TV News Desk

Academy Award-winning director Ron Howard's new documentary about the most beloved opera singer of all time,PAVAROTTI, is set to open in theaters on June 7th.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:54PM

BWW Exclusive: Ken Fallin Draws the Stage - FRANKIE AND JOHNNY IN THE CLAIR DE LUNE by Ken Fallin

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

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:54PM

Last Chance To Vote For BWW's 17th Annual Theatre Fans' Choice Awards! by BroadwayWorld

Voting is open and continues for the BroadwayWorld Theater Fans' Choice Awards Now in our 17th year, the Theater Fans' Choice Awards are, by FAR, the largest fan based awards of their kind. …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:54PM

DANCE CAPTAIN DANCE ATTACK: Ben Gets Too Darn Hot with KISS ME, KATE's Erica Mansfield! by BroadwayWorld TV

In this latest episode, Ben gets too darn hot with the Tony-nominated choreography from Kiss Me, Kate, with the help of Erica Mansfield. Can you keep up

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:54PM

‘Even though I’ve heard it lots of times I still find it really informative’: Director Penelope Chater on Vaudeville of the Vulva by Featured Content

"Watch the feather duster!" That's the ambiguous advice from director Penelope Chater, whose production, Laura-Doe's Vaudeville of the Vulva, arrives at the Bread and Roses Theatre next week…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:53PM

QUENTIN TARANTINO: HOW SPAGHETTI WESTERNS SHAPED MODERN CINEMA by Robert Shuman

(Tarantino’s article appeared in the Spectator, 3/30.) The movie that made me consider filmmaking, the movie that showed me how a director does what he does, how a director can control a m…

SOURCE: stagevoices.com at 12:52PM

Stravinsky and Ravel shine in an otherwise clunky first-time collaboration between the Joffrey and CSO by Lauren Warnecke

This was no ordinary night at the CSO. The Chicago Symphony Orchestra has invited dancers to the stage at Orchestra Hall on a handful of occasions, but surprisingly, a collaborative concert …

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 12:50PM

The Mueller Report Will Be Read Live This Weekend by Gabe Cohn

Taylor Mac, Oskar Eustis and Eisa Davis will be among those participating at the event in Queens.

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‘These guys are our future artists and audiences’: Molly Taylor on creating What Was Left for the Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation Bridge Company by Featured Content

Normally the cast is created to fit the play, but not with What Was Left; playwright Molly Taylor created that piece to fit the exciting company of young performers she is working with. She …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:28PM

Flinch review at Old Red Lion, London – ‘intriguing debut play about gender roles and relationships’ by Ava Wong Davies

Emma Hemingford’s intriguing debut play sets out to explore traditional heteronormative gender roles through the lens of one couple’s relationship. In Flinch,

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:24PM

Review: Walking Towards Ithica, Hull Truck Theatre by Hannah Hobson

Review: Walking Towards Ithica, Hull Truck Theatre5.0Overall ScoreThe concept of Walking Towards Ithica is very simple, It is a man sat at a desk talking about a walk he went on post-Brexit.…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 12:24PM

The Inbetweeners’ Blake Harrison to join the cast of Waitress by Matthew Hemley

Blake Harrison, best known for playing Neil Sutherland in The Inbetweeners, is joining the cast of Waitress in the West End. The

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:24PM

Chicago Shakespeare Theater’s Six Shares Herstory on TV by Dan Meyer

The company of the U.S. premiere performed for WGN-9.

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Ecstatic, erotic abandon — American Ballet Theatre performs Twyla Tharp’s Deuce Coupe

The choreographer’s 1973 piece is a celebration of dance to the music of the Beach Boys

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Avant Bard director Megan Behm: A Misanthrope is a millennial’s Molière by Keith Loria

The Misanthrope is a 17th-century comedy of manners in verse written by Molière, and first performed in 1666. More than 350 years later, this literary classic has been reimagined by Manhatt…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 12:12PM

Quotidian Theatre announces the 3 plays for season 2019-2020 by Tim Treanor

Bethesda-based Quotidian Theatre will be producing plays from two writers familiar to its audiences — Horton Foote and Connor McPherson — and one from Henrik Ibsen which shocked audience…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 12:12PM

The Comedy About a Bank Robbery Q&A video and photos: Stealing more time with the mischief-makers by Terri Paddock

I closed out #MischiefMay, celebrating the world-dominating achievements of the comedy masters at Mischief Theatre, with my second of two post-show Q&As to the company’s two current We…

SOURCE: Terri Paddock at 12:07PM

The NYT As Talent Scout by Artsjournal

The paper of record showcases a dozen performers – dancers, musicians, street performers – in New York, shows you their work in a multimedia package, and gives some insights into their l…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 12:06PM

Do Arts Philanthropists Make The Gentrification Problem Worse? by Artsjournal1

“Remaining residents, particularly those in rapidly gentrifying neighborhoods like San Francisco’s Mission District, don’t see a huge distinction between a well-intentioned arts funder…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 12:06PM

Spaghetti Westerns Shaped Modern Filmmaking, Writes Quentin Tarantino by Artsjournal1

“There have only been a few filmmakers who have gone into an old genre and created a new universe out of it. … But those Italian guys — Sergio Leone, Sergio Corbucci, Duccio Tessari an…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 12:06PM

International Thespian Society to Celebrate 90th Anniversary with Yearlong Celebration by Logan Culwell-Block

The new campaign encourages former Thespians to reconnect with the arts education advocacy group.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:03PM

Theater Top 5: June 2019 by Kevin Greene

A presidential party, punks versus Putin, a real cliff hanger, and more usher in this first month of (fingers crossed) summer.

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‘A triumph, both artistically & theatrically’: AMELIE THE MUSICAL – Touring ★★★★★ by Anne Cox

Amelie The Musical oozes Gallic charm from Daniel Messé’s evocative music to the enchanting performance of its luminous star, Audrey Brisson.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PM

Full casting announced for The Worst Witch West End musical alongside the official trailer release

Full casting has been announced for the new spell-binding West End musical, The Worst Witch, which flies on broomstick into the Vaudeville Theatre this July. Based on the original Jill Murph…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 12:00PM
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Michael Mao Dance 2019 by Joel Benjamin

Michael Mao Dance is celebrating 26 years of presenting Mao’s work and if his recent program at the Ailey Citigroup Theater is any evidence, there is reason to believe he will continue for…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 11:54AM

BWW Review: PURE YANNI Takes Up Residence at The Lunt-Fontanne by Michael Dale

'This is an unscripted show. I have no idea what I'm going to do,' the internationally acclaimed composer and pianist Yanni tells his audience at the outset of his debut Broadway performance.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:54AM

VIDEO: Watch the Trailer For New Crime Film THE KITCHEN by Stage Tube

An all new trailer has been released for the upcoming film, The Kitchen

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:54AM

FROZEN, ALADDIN, and More Are Setting Sail on the Disney Fantasy Cruise by BroadwayWorld

According to Disney Parks Blog, new entertainment offerings will make their way to the Disney Fantasy in 2019.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:54AM

Jeremy Jordan Will Participate in Benefit Concert For Arts Education at Joe's Pub by BroadwayWorld

Musician, entrepreneur and arts advocate Lindsay Rider, will produce So Far, An Evening to Benefit Young at Arts, Westchester's most impactful performing arts educational organization, on Ju…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:54AM

VIDEO: See How the Groundbreaking Choreography was Recreated for FOSSE/VERDON by Stage Tube

FX has released a behind the scenes clip of FosseVerdon that shows howFosse and Verdon's groundbreaking choreography was recreated for theoriginal series.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:54AM

Museum Of Broadway Will Open in New York City In 2020 by BroadwayWorld

A Museum of Broadway will launch in Times Square in 2020 The pop-up museum's unique exhibits will create rich, immersive, visual experiences that take fans on a journey from the birth of Bro…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:54AM

MOULIN ROUGE! Announces Sweepstakes For Chance To Win Trips To New York And Paris by BroadwayWorld

Moulin Rouge The Musical has teamed up with American Airlines to create a Sweepstakes featuring trips to two of the world's most sensational cities New York and Paris.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:54AM

BEETLEJUICE Original Broadway Cast Recording is Now Available For Pre-Order; Released June 7! by BroadwayWorld

Beetlejuice's Original Broadway Cast Recording is available for digital pre-order starting today, Friday, May 31. The album will be released for digital download and streaming on Friday, Jun…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:54AM

WATCH NOW! Zooming in on the Tony Nominees: Amber Gray by BroadwayWorld TV

This year's Tony nominees transported us with the magic of theatre, and we're saluting their work by taking a closer look at their extraordinary accomplishments. Today we're studying up on A…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:54AM

Marc Webb in Talks to Direct Disney's SNOW WHITE Remake by TV News Desk

Marc Webb is in talks to direct the Disney's upcoming live-action adaptation of Snow White,' according to Variety.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:54AM

KISS ME, KATE Cast Album Now Available for Pre-Order; Release June 7th by BroadwayWorld

GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS has announced that Cole Porter's musical comedy Kiss Me, Kate - 2019 Broadway Cast Recording, is available for digital pre-order starting today, Friday, May 31.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:54AM

VIDEO: 30 Days Of Tony! Day 10- Stephanie J. Block & Brandon Uranowitz Fall In Love In FALSETTOS by Alexa Criscitiello

Today we're flashing back to 2017 with Best Leading Actress In A Musical and Best Featured Actor in a play nominees, Stephanie J. Block and Brandon Uranowitz.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:54AM

WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME Partners with The Mayor's Fund to Offer Tickets to Students by BroadwayWorld

The Tony Award nominated play and Pulitzer Prize finalist What the Constitution Means to Me is proud to announce a new partnership with The Mayor's Fund to launch the NYC Civics and Arts Fun…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:54AM

BWW Exclusive: What You Oughta Know About JAGGED LITTLE PILL by Jennifer Broski

If you are of a certain age, Jagged Little Pill was a large part of the soundtrack of your teens and twenties. It was loud, raw, and felt like a glimpse inside the pages of a young woman's j…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:54AM

VIDEO: On This Day, May 31- Happy Birthday, Brooke Shields! by Alexa Criscitiello

Today, we're celebrating the birthday of star of stage and screen, Brooke Shields

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The June 2019 Classical Music Concerts to Attend in NYC by Barry Singer

Recommendations for the best classical music in New York City.

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Review: ‘Romeo and Juliet’ in Oakland is Shakespeare on speed by Sam Hurwitt, Correspondent

Ubuntu Theater Project in Oakland presents a fast-paced and youthful take on Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet."

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Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune review at Broadhurst Theatre, New York – ‘Audra McDonald and Michael Shannon crackle’ by Naveen Kumar

Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune opens with the title characters – played by Audra McDonald and Michael Shannon –

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:44AM

Igor Levit takes on a challenging epic at London’s Wigmore Hall

Ronald Stevenson’s Passacaglia on DSCH is said to be the longest continuous piano piece ever written

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Eddie Izzard goes all-in on politics in 'Wunderbar' at the Chicago Theatre by Chris Jones

Near the end of the first of his two nights of shows at the Chicago Theatre on Thursday, the British comedian Eddie Izzard let out a kind of goodbye to all this: “This might be my last tou…

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Walt Whitman turns 200: The Poet as Dramatist by Jonathan Mandell

Before he was a poet, Walt Whitman, who was born two hundred years ago today — on March 31, 1819 – was a theatergoer, and an opera fan, and a drama critic…and, some argue, a dramatist.…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 11:36AM

Horrible Histories: Dreadful Deaf review at Bristol Old Vic – ‘entertaining and informative’ by Ben Kulvichit

The incredibly successful Horrible Histories books and its CBBC sketch show counterpart has taught us that world has tended to be a

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The Audience review at NST City, Southampton – ‘an elegantly staged revival’ by Rosemary Waugh

Though much was made of the fact that Samuel Hodges’ revival of Peter Morgan’s The Audience would feature Theresa May, the outgoing

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:33AM

Kiss Me, Kate Cast Album Sets June Release Date by Olivia Clement

The Broadway cast recording is now available for digital pre-order.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:29AM

VIDEO: Funny and poignant ‘Body Beautiful’ explores love, aging, and gender confusion by Fountaintheatre

The Fountain Theatre will host a workshop production of a new play by Leigh Curran,  Body Beautiful on June 5-6 and 12-13 at 8pm. Thayer, a 72-year-old, gay psychotherapist and his ex-wife …

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Read What Critics Thought of New Pavarotti Documentary by Dan Meyer

The Ron Howard–directed film, which looks at the life of the Italian tenor Luciano Pavarotti, hits cinemas June 7.

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Review: Dead Dog in a Suitcase (and Other Love Songs), Lyric Hammersmith by Gus Mitchell

Review: Dead Dog in a Suitcase (and Other Love Songs), Lyric Hammersmith2.0Overall ScoreJohn Gay’s bawdy opera/proto-musical was a revelation and a shock when it first hit London in 1728. …

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 11:18AM

Sue Johnston joins cast of The Man in the White Suit by Georgia Snow

Sue Johnston has joined the cast of The Man in the White Suit, which opens in Bath and the West End later

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‘Exploitative’ website under fire for charging to review Edinburgh Fringe shows by Matthew Hemley

A website has come under fire for charging performers up to £50 to have their shows reviewed at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe.

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Houston Company METdance Evicted From Its Headquarters by Artsjournal1

Six years ago, the company moved into a newly-rehabbed 11,000-square-foot space with rent and expenses of $15,000 a month — expensive, though below market for the size and location. But th…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 11:06AM

Opera Takes Up #BlackLivesMatter And The Central Park Five by Artsjournal1

Jeanine Tesori and Tazewell Thompson’s Blue is about a black police officer whose son is shot by a white colleague. Jazz trumpeter/composer Terence Blanchard and librettist Kasi Lemmons ha…

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Children’s arts charity to pilot cultural programme for all UK primary school pupils by Georgia Snow

A scheme intended to give every primary school child in the UK access to at least five cultural experiences each year is

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‘Different to anything that is currently running at the moment’: WHITE PEARL – Royal Court Theatre by Amy Toledano

WhitePearl’s discussion around beauty standards in the eastern market compared to the western one is complex and yet, still, incredibly similar.

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The Inbetweeners' actor Blake Harrison to star in Waitress at the Adelphi Theatre beginning in June

Renowned English actor Blake Harrison, who is best known for starring in the award-winning series The Inbetweeners as Neil Sutherland, is set to take over the role of Ogie in Waitress this…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 11:00AM
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Rutherford and Son starring Roger Allam at National Theatre, London – review round-up by Fergus Morgan

Githa Sowerby’s Rutherford and Son spent a long time in the wilderness. Written in 1912, it ran for more than 100 performances

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Rory O'Malley Looks Back On His Career With Theatre Firsts by Mark Peikert

The star of the Lifetime series American Princess, premiering June 2, recalls some of his very first theatrical experiences.

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Enter Laughing ***** by Barry Gordin

By: Paulanne Simmons May 31, 2019: When Joseph Stein (book) and Stan Daniels’ (score) So Long, 174th Street opened at The Harkness Theatre in 1976,  it ran for only two weeks. The mu…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 10:51AM

Blue Man Group to Launch New Touring Show With L.A. Premiere by Olivia Clement

Helmed by Jenny Koons, Speechless will play multiple cities in the U.S. beginning this fall.

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Review: Carole King musical back in SF, and it’s ‘Beautiful’ by Sam Hurwitt, Correspondent

"Beautiful: The Carole King Musical," which debuted in S.F. in 2013, is back in town at the Golden Gate Theatre through June 9.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 10:45AM

Cast Complete for West End Transfer of The Worst Witch by Andrew Gans

The limited engagement will begin July 24 at the Vaudeville Theatre.

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Don Giovanni review at Garsington Opera – ‘a vague staging of Mozart’s dark comedy’ by George Hall

Former Royal Shakespeare Company artistic director Michael Boyd has collaborated with Garsington’s artistic director, conductor Douglas Boyd (no relation) before, though this

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Watch U.K.'s New The Color Purple Star T'Shan Williams Sing ‘I’m Here’ by Dan Meyer

The Heathers alum will play Celie in the upcoming Leicester and Birmingham co-production.

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The Worst Witch revealed as cast announced for stage show by Robin Johnson

Full casting has been announced for The Worst Witch's West End transfer, as the beloved books and TV show take to the stage. The post The Worst Witch revealed as cast announced for stage sho…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 10:40AM

People Will Say We’re In Love from Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! by Broadway Direct

Damon Daunno and Rebecca Naomi Jones perform "People Will Say We're In Love" from Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma! “How is it that the coolest new show on Broadway is a 1943 musical?�…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 10:35AM

Julie White Brings Her Unique Hilarity And Heart To Taylor Mac's Play 'Gary' by Jeryl Brunner

Tony-winning actress Julie White stars alongside Nathan Lane and Kristine Nielsen in Taylor Mac's Broadway play Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus.

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Rooms Where It Happens: St. Louis’s Rising Leaders of Color by American Theatre Editors

Five colleagues I got to know over the past year through TCG's professional development program, which adds up to more than the sum of its parts.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:34AM

A Look Inside Opening Night for Something Clean Off-Broadway by Nathan Skethway

Law & Order: Criminal Intent star Kathryn Erbe stars in the world premiere from Roundabout Underground.

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Review: Framkie and Johnny at the Clair De Lune at curtainup.com/ by Simon Saltzman

This new Broadway revival has two extraordinary actors simply having a good time romp

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BroadwayHD Adds Exciting Titles to Their Streaming Platform by Mark A. Robinson For Broadway Direct

With the arrival of June, the online streaming platform BroadwayHD is adding some exciting content to their catalog this month. Subscribers will be privy to view Live from Lincoln Center’s…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 10:27AM

From Chicago to Broadway: What happened to the musicals that premiered here? by Lauren Hill

Chicagoans are the lucky ones because they are among the few who get to see Broadway musicals before they become Broadway musicals. The Windy City is many times the tryout location for the g…

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Watch Britain’s Got Talent Semi-Finalist Mark McMullan Perform Dear Evan Hansen Anthem by Dan Meyer

The 23-year-old sang “You Will Be Found” on the reality competition show.

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The Inbetweeners’ Blake Harrison to Join London’s Waitress by Ryan McPhee

The small screen favorite will play Ogie in the West End production, taking over for Jack McBrayer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:22AM

Into the Mountain review at Cairngorms National Park – ‘unique outdoor dance piece’ by Lyn Gardner

Audiences don’t normally get to choose the length of a show, but we do with Into the Mountain, a site-sensitive walking performance

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:17AM

Local artists join the club for Sunnyvale library show by Michelle Pitcher

With its brick interior, vaulted ceilings and abundant natural light, the Sunnyvale Public Library looks a lot like a hip modern art gallery. And on June 8-9, it will transform into one. The…

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 10:12AM

The Cappies Honor High School Theater Students in the DMV by David Siegel

Many of us started our journey into theater as high school students. There was just something about the stage that beckoned us. And that continues for today’s high school students. For 20 …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:10AM

A Broadway Museum Eyes 2020 Opening in Times Square by Andrew Gans

The pop-up museum will take visitors on a journey from the birth of Broadway through present day.

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Cast Album for Tony-Nominated Beetlejuice Musical Sets June Digital Release by Ryan McPhee

The Original Broadway Cast Recording is now available to pre-order.

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National Ballet faces joy and strain of triple bill devoted to famed choreographer by Michael Crabb - Special To The Star

Demanding, ‘ferocious’ creativity of choreographer William Forsythe gets fitting tribute with big show starting Saturday at the Sony Centre.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 10:00AM

‘Sums up perfectly the age in which we are currently living’: MAN OF LA MANCHA – West End ★★★ by Kate Gould

Man of La Mancha is a curious beast. Often dubbed as one of the classic “lost” musicals, it was last seen in the West End in the 1960s but is currently being revived at the London Colise…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00AM
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25 Days of Tonys: What Was the First Song David Yazbek Wrote for Broadway’s Tootsie? by Ruthie Fierberg

The composer-lyricist reveals the show that most impacted him and the surprising musical theatre song he’ll never get sick of.

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Top London Stage This Week: Mumford & Sons to “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” by Mark Beech

London’s music festivals are kicking into gear for the summer. This week’s line-up of stars includes Nas, Bon Iver and Mumford & Sons.Also new for June, the Bridge Theatre follows it…

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GRACE NOTES: Friday, May 31, 2019 by Susan Grace

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More And More Studios Question Publicly Whether They Could Operate In A Georgia Where Abortion Is Outlawed by Artsjournal1

On Tuesday, Netflix issued a cautious statement of concern; on Wednesday, Disney warned a bit more strongly. By late Thursday, WarnerMedia, NBCUniversal, and AMC Networks had made their disa…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 09:48AM

The Whistling Language Of Turkey May Be Endangered, But It’s Not Dead by Artsjournal1

Kuş dili (“bird language”), used to communicate over long distances in a mountainous farming area near Turkey’s Black Sea coast, renders the entire Turkish language into variously pit…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 09:48AM

‘The Most Exciting New Private Museum In America’ — Sebastian Smee On Glenstone by Artsjournal1

“Glenstone is a 21st-century version of the Frick, the Phillips Collection or the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. And it’s the equivalent, among its contemporaries, of such celebrated a…

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Reviving The First Language Ever Spoken In (What’s Now) Los Angeles by Artsjournal1

“Every month [students learning Tongva] gather, practicing pronunciation, mastering the use of particles, singing songs and playing word games under the guidance of Pam Munro, a linguist f…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 09:48AM

Watch the New Music Video for 'People Will Say We're in Love,' From the Tony-Nominated Oklahoma! Revival by Logan Culwell-Block

Tony nominee Damon Daunno and Rebecca Naomi Jones sing the Rodgers and Hammerstein duet.

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Creative Team Announced for London Premiere of The Prince of Egypt by Adam Hetrick

The new musical based on the 1998 DreamWorks animated film begins performances in February 2020 at the Dominion Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:40AM

NEWS: Ryan Craig’s Games for Lovers comedy premieres at The Vaults, Cast announced by Featured Content

Ryan Craig's brand-new comedy about modern millennial romance, Games for Lovers, gets its world premiere this summer in a bespoke pop-up space at The Vaults, one of three shows produced by J…

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Adrienne Warren, Brandon Victor Dixon, and Jelani Alladin Set for Broadway Collective Scholarship Concert Fundraiser by Adam Hetrick

Project Next Gen provides scholarships for underrepresented student performers to attend Broadway Collective’s New York theatre intensive.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:21AM

Passion, Dedication, and Drive by Christa Skiles

Thespians share love for their theatre teachers The post Passion, Dedication, and Drive appeared first on Dramatics Magazine Online.

SOURCE: Dramatics Magazine at 09:15AM

REVIEW: Ad Libido, Pulse Festival, New Wolsey Theatre ✭✭✭✭ by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Paul T Davies reviews Ad Libido presented as part of the Pulse Festival 2019 at the New Wolsey Theatre. This post REVIEW: Ad Libido, Pulse Festival, New Wolsey Theatre ✭✭…

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‘It was just the most magical experience of reading a play’: Director Rob Ellis fills in the background on new play Cuttings at the Hope Theatre by John Chapman

Rob Ellis directs Ollie George Clark’s new play called Cuttings at London’s Hope Theatre which examines the hitherto unexplored backstage world of theatrical PR – a world that has beco…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM

Look Ahead: The hottest Seattle events for June 2019 by Moira Macdonald, Brendan Kiley and Michael Rietmulder

From Brandi Carlile at the Gorge to "Toy Story 4," our Seattle Times arts writers dish on next month’s most buzzworthy arts and entertainment events.

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New at The New Yorker: Theatre Critics Vinson Cunningham & Alexandra Schwartz by American Theatre Editors

As they take over the regular beat from Hilton Als, the two talk about where they come from and what they're looking forward to.

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Amsterdam Is Trying To Reduce Its Enormous Tourist Traffic, Except When It Isn’t by Artsjournal1

The rowdy, messy, laddish types who flock to the city for the hashish and the red-light district have been joined by hordes of selfie-seeking Instagram addicts, and Amsterdam is becoming eve…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 08:48AM

Hermitage Museum Considers Opening Saudi Satellite by Artsjournal1

“The State Hermitage Museum [in St. Petersburg] has held talks with Saudi officials to explore the possibility of opening a satellite in the Gulf state. The meeting took place earlier this…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 08:48AM

Baltimore Symphony Management Cancels All Summer Concerts; Lockout Begins June 17 by Artsjournal1

The musicians have been playing without a contract since mid-January, and the main issue in negotiations has been whether to shorten the orchestra’s annual season to 40 weeks from 52, whic…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 08:48AM

Singer Leon Redbone Dead At 69 by Artsjournal1

“Although Redbone’s pop-defying predilection for seemingly antiquated musical styles of the ’20s and ’30s made him the unlikeliest of stars, he became one anyway.” – Variety

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NEWS: Oneness Sankara premieres tale of motherhood, Chasing Rainbows, at Hoxton Hall by Featured Content

Performance poet Oneness Sankara's new play Chasing Rainbows, a mother's poetic love letter written to a daughter separated from her by space and time, will premiere at London's Hoxton Hall …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:25AM

Playwright Sophie Treadwell: Giving due recognition to Broadway’s bravest woman by Nick Smurthwaite

Best known for her expressionist play Machinal, Sophie Treadwell has been regarded as a one-hit wonder. But, the director of the world

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:12AM

RuPaul, Pose and how the mainstream discovered voguing

Once voguers were influenced by models and fashion houses — now celebrities like Rihanna look to them for inspiration

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‘Dreams & aspirations are devastatingly unreachable’: THE GLASS MENAGERIE – Arcola Theatre by Laura Kressly

This revival of American classic The Glass Menagerie is given new, unfamiliar, and achingly resonant life with its kitchen-sink drama set in the home of a black family.

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Spotlight on Custom Broadway by Serena

This week we are featuring Chelsea Swanson, the artist behind Custom Broadway, a resource for hand painted Broadway and theatre themed gifts. If you’ve got a passion, Chelsea has got the p…

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Stage Directions: How Broadway’s Arin Arbus Directs Opera, Audra McDonald, and Prison Inmates by Mervyn Rothstein

The Frankie and Johnny in the Claire de Lune director gets real about her directing struggles, successes, and how Shakespeare has helped her with the most contemporary of plays.

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“It’s One of Those Moments You Can’t Replace.” by Mo Brady

by Anna Altheide To steal a lyric from The Prom's “Zazz” — ask yourself: what would Fosse do? In the case of FX�…

SOURCE: www.theensemblist.com at 07:57AM

EBacc strengthens hold on GCSE entries as take-up of arts subjects declines further by Georgia Snow

GCSE entries for subjects that do not feature in the English Baccalaureate – including drama and music – have fallen again in

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:54AM

Andrea Dunbar’s children attack ‘unauthorised’ production about playwright’s life by Matthew Hemley

A play about the life of Andrea Dunbar has been criticised by the playwright’s two remaining children, who claim the production focuses

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:54AM

Sue Johnston joins cast of The Man In The White Suit by Eleni Cashell

The Man In The White Suit is getting a royally fantastic addition, as Sue Johnston will be joining the show. Book your tickets on Official London Theatre. The post Sue Johnston joins cast of…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 07:49AM

Using Ballet To Teach Schoolkids About Prejudice? Well, They’re Trying It In Scotland by Artsjournal1

“After a successful pilot that saw [Scottish Ballet] work with nine schools in Glasgow and Perth, the Safe to Be Me project will be rolled out to primary schools across Scotland in 2019. S…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:48AM

Venice Preserved review – thrills, S&M sex and Restoration politics by Michael Billington

The Swan, Stratford-upon-AvonPrasanna Puwanarajah’s edge-of-the-seat revival of Thomas Otway’s 1682 tragedy looks like Blade Runner but deals in age-old themes of hypocrisy, corruption a…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:42AM

Arts Preview: Columbia Festival of the Arts is Rocketing Up for June 14th Launch by Susan Brall

The much-anticipated annual event in Howard County is the Columbia Festival of the Arts.  The performances and events go into high gear for more than two weeks commencing on June 14th.  It…

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Hal Skelly: From Burlesque to the Big Beyond by Trav S.D.

Hal Skelly (James Harold Skelley, 1891-1934) was just beginning to cement his fame when he was prematurely taken by an accident. The Broadway and Hollywood star was raised in the midwest (w…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 07:36AM

Ann Christy: Perhaps a Little Too “Speedy” by Trav S.D.

The career of Ann Christy (Gladys Cronin, 1905-1987) was brief but notable for lovers of classic comedy. She managed to translate a small role in Harry Langdon’s Long Pants (1927) into a …

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 07:36AM

Obituary: Royce Mills – ‘master farceur and much-admired pantomime dame’ by Michael Quinn

A master farceur and versatile, impeccable company member, Royce Mills was an early linchpin of the Theatre of Comedy, a West End

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On digital: Can You Ever Forgive Me? / Sink

A boozy New York biographer becomes a literary forger; a light-hearted peek into the life of a middle-aged working class man

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Gentleman Jack, BBC and HBO — a sparkling delight

Was Anne Lister a lesbian superhero — or an unashamed forerunner of class-privileged white feminism?

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63 Up, ITV — is this the last of the Seven Up saga?

The cast of Michael Apted’s 1963 TV social experiment reunite for a ninth time

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Tales of the City — Laura Linney stars in this Netflix revival

Has Armistead Maupin’s classic series about a queer community in San Francisco dated badly?

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Mark Elder and the Hallé: Wagner’s Siegfried

The Hallé’s subtly blended Wagnerian playing produces a sound-world of matt-tinted majesty

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Joel Ross: KingMaker

The 23-year-old vibraphonist ranges from moments of rippling intensity to soothing arpeggios

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Richard Hawley: Further

The imagery in the English singer-songwriter’s latest album favours the elements over his native Sheffield

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Skepta: Ignorance is Bliss

In his follow-up to ‘Konnichiwa’, the British rapper combines classic grime with trap-inspired numbers

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Soundwalk Collective: The Peyote Dance

An album inspired by the strange apocalyptic narratives of avant-garde writer Antonin Artaud

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Jake Xerxes Fussell: Out of Sight

The North Carolina-based musician takes on songs from Mississippi to Ireland

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Snapshot: ‘Comet’

A new book of photographs taken from the Rosetta space probe tells a story of exploration some 50 years in the making

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The Inbetweeners’ Blake Harrison joins Waitress in the West End by Robin Johnson

The Inbetweeners' star Blake Harrison will join the West End cast of the musical Waitress, playing Ogie from Monday 17 June. The post The Inbetweeners’ Blake Harrison joins Waitress in the…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 07:00AM

‘Tells us nothing new’: VINCENT RIVER – Trafalgar Studios by Jonathan Baz

Philip Ridley’s tawdry words in Vincent River, at times offering little more than a virtual peep show into graphic descriptions of verbally violent torture porn, tell us nothing new.

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'Spamilton' creator spoofs Broadway's best by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Gerard Alessandrini talks about transforming Lin-Manuel Miranda’s hit and the Pittsburgh CLO production of his “Hamilton” parody.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 07:00AM
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Review: Beneath the Blue Rinse, Park Theatre by Jessica Handscomb

Review: Beneath the Blue Rinse, Park Theatre3.0starsRaise your hand if you’ve ever had a grandparent be taken advantage of by some sort of salesperson. My hand is raised, and yours probabl…

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Venice Preserved review at Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon – ‘bold, stylish production’ by Dave Fargnoli

Written in the tumultuous decades following the English Restoration, Thomas Otway’s 1682 tragedy Venice Preserved is a strikingly bleak and misanthropic melodrama,

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Looking Forward to Summer: June - August 2019 by JK

The heat is on, and we aren't taking a break from great theater because of a little summer sweat! There's a variety of stuff on our agenda over the next three months - a re-visit to the firs…

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Rutherford and Son, National Theatre, London

Githa Sowerby’s drama has drawn comparisons with Ibsen and Shaw, but she brings sharp humour and quiet empathy to the task

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Composer Thomas Larcher: ‘Should music really be so complex?’

As his first opera opens Aldeburgh Festival, the tonally accessible composer discusses his aversion to avant-gardism

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Full Night Of The Iguana cast announced with Clive Owen & Anna Gunn by Robin Johnson

Tennessee Williams' The Night Of The Iguana has revealed full casting, joining the likes of Clive Owen, Anna Gunn, Lia Williams and Julian Glover. The post Full Night Of The Iguana cast anno…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:27AM

Barbara Pepper: From the Goldwyn Girls to Green Acres by Trav S.D.

Barbara Pepper (Marion Pepper 1915-1969) had two distinct phases as a Hollywood character actress. In the first she was a devastatingly gorgeous sex symbol in the Jean Harlow mold. In the se…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 06:24AM

The Prince of Egypt’s creative team announced by Eleni Cashell

The Prince of Egypt's creative team has been announced, and it includes several Oliver award winners! Book your tickets on Official London Theatre! The post The Prince of Egypt’s creative …

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:19AM

Broadway: Michael Shannon, Audra McDonald Sizzle in “Frankie and Johnny” But Here’s Why It Wasn’t in Tony Awards Season by Roger Friedman

The good news is that Michael Shannon and Audra McDonald sizzle in “Frankie and Johnny,” Terrence McNally’s classic two hander about a

SOURCE: ShowBiz 411 at 06:18AM

Photo Flash: Patti LuPone, Marc Shaiman, and Scott Wittman Visit FIDDLER ON THE ROOF IN YIDDISH by BroadwayWorld

Last night, May 30, Patti LuPone, Marc Shaiman, and Scott Wittman attended Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish at Stage 42. They came backstage after the show to take pictures with the cast and d…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:18AM

Wake Up With BWW 5/31: Tony Awards Presenters Announced, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning, BroadwayWorld Today's top stories Presenters for this year's Tony Awards have been announced, go inside opening night of Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune, and more

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PHOTOS: The finest musical moments of May 2019 by Lauren Leathers

Photographer Perry Julien has photographed live music for four decades and for the last 15... The post PHOTOS: The finest musical moments of May 2019 appeared first on ARTS ATL.

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 06:18AM

Postcard from . . . The Alps

The hills are alive with the sound of music, from recitals to the Schubertiade and Lucerne festivals

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Status, Pulse Festival, New Wolsey Theatre ✭✭✭ by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Paul T Davies reviews Chris Thorpe's Status which is presented as part of the Pulse Festival 2019 at the New Wolsey Theatre. This post Status, Pulse Festival, New Wolsey Thea…

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NEWS: 2019 HighTide Festival at Aldeburgh includes Kenny Emson & Sophie Ellerby premieres by Press Releases

HighTide returns to Aldeburgh in Sussex for their 13th festival, running from 10 to 15 September 2019, with a world premiere and new work from homegrown talent.. It is found Steven Atkinson'…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:11AM

“Die Tote Stadt” at Teatro alla Scala, Milan by Blouin Artinfo

Milan’s Teatro alla Scala is currently staging “Die Tote Stadt” through June 17, 2019. “Die Tote Stadt” (The Dead City)” is an opera in three acts by Erich Wolfgang Korngold set …

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 06:04AM

Theater: Recalling the absurd past to comment on the absurd present by John Orr

When he reviewed the world premiere of  “Archduke” in 2017, Los Angeles Times theater critic Charles McNulty praised the first scene of the Rajiv Joseph play, which is about the teenage…

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 06:01AM

A looming renaissance: textile art goes digital

How weavers are harnessing modern technology and materials to create complex patterns and shapes

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Interiors round-up: daybeds

You will need no excuse to nap on these exquisite designs

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Here’s how to be sure your outdoor kitchen is stylish

The super-smart beach-club look is in questionable taste

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Miart: collectible designs from the Milan fair

From titans of Italian postwar furniture to lesser-known mid-century names, an inspiring range of works were on show

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Soprano Barbara Hannigan: ‘I like the alchemy of the rehearsal room’

The opera singer and conductor on multitasking, Roger Federer and why cooking is ‘like dynamic meditation’

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Michael Rakowitz: ‘By opening up the store, I was opening up a story’

The American artist explores politics and pop culture through media including date-syrup cans and an import-export business

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America's Largest Musicians' Union Announces Pension Cuts by Jeff Lunden

The American Federation of Musicians' fund will reduce benefits for an estimated 20,000 of its 80,000 members due to stresses caused by the 2008 financial crisis — and a steadily aging mem…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 06:00AM
Friday, May 31, 2019 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Review: Freeman, Bristol Old Vic by Phoebe Graham

Review: Freeman, Bristol Old Vic3.0starsA blank screen looms behind, and ripples line the surface: a river frozen over. We watch six figures clamber, grunt, spit and strain, bending and form…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 05:42AM

Teen musical whiz Roger Xia to perform an eclectic mix in Sacramento concert

As a junior at Davis Senior High School, Roger Xia is now a bit old for the title of “child prodigy,” the label under which he made his Carnegie Hall … Click to Continue »

SOURCE: The Sacramento Bee at 05:40AM

Bank of America, Merrill Lynch cardholders to enter free at Crocker, Haggin, California museums

Holders of Bank of America and Merrill Lynch credit or debit cards can get into three Sacramento-area museums free for a weekend in June as part of a company promotion. … Click to Continue…

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The Bartered Bride, Garsington Opera, review: The most brilliantly choreographed display of acrobatics imaginable by ,

However, Michael Boyd's production of Don Giovanni is a damp squib

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NEWS: Cush Jumbo makes her Young Vic debut as Hamlet in Kwame Kwei-Armah’s 2020 Young Vic season by Press Releases

Highlights of Young Vic artistic director Kwame Kwei-Armah’s programme for 2020 include Cush Jumbo making her Young Vic debut as Hamlet and Academy Award-nominee Ruth Negga as Portia in Ma…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:30AM

How William Ivey Long Created Costumes for Two Broadway Shows at the Same Time by Leigh Scheps For Broadway Direct

In his illustrious career, William Ivey Long has dressed stars from Emma Stone and Mick Jagger to Hugh Jackman. The six-time Tony Award–winning costume designer now has 75 Broadway shows u…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 05:29AM

‘Fatally unbalanced’: THE STARRY MESSENGER – West End by Ian Foster

Middle-aged white male wish fulfilment writ large, The Starry Messenger is a dull, disappointing and delusional three hours at the Wyndham’s Theatre.

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Friday, May 31, 2019 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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As tickets go on on sale for The Prince of Egypt, the creative team is announced

Your chance to make a date with destiny is just around the corner as tickets go on sale for The Prince of Egypt, Stephen Schwartz and Philip LaZebnik’s new stage musical based on the celeb…

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'Frankie and Johnny' review: Two lost souls looking for love

Audra McDonald and Michael Shannon bare their souls -- and their bodies -- in Terrence McNally's touching play 'Frankie and Johnny in the Claire de Lune."

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Do You Know What It Means? by Artsjournal1

No sooner had I started to idly wonder what’s happening in one of my favorite former hometowns than Terri Hinte sent a message reminding me of a new album by the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 04:33AM
Friday, May 31, 2019 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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“Orpheus in der Unterwelt” at Volksoper Wien, Vienna by Blouin Artinfo

The operetta by Jacques Offenbach, “Orpheus in der Unterwelt,” will be on stage at Volksoper Wien beginning June 2 through October 14, 2019.Volksoper Wien’s website mentions, “The wa…

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“Mystery Train” at The Royal, Toronto by Blouin Artinfo

The Royal, Toronto, is hosting “Jim Jarmusch Weekend” in which they will be screening one of Jarmusch’s most acclaimed movies, “Mystery Train” on June 1, 2019.The 1989 movie is rat…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 03:08AM
Friday, May 31, 2019 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Bonnie Tyler at Alte Oper, Frankfurt by Blouin Artinfo

The “Total Eclipse of the Heart” singer Bonnie Tyler is all set to perform at Alte Oper in Frankfurt on June 1, 2019.The website of Alte Oper states, “The blonde with the distinctive g…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 02:54AM

“Indo-German Film Week: Punjab Meets Banaras” at Babylon, Berlin by Blouinartinfo

Internationally acclaimed chef Vikas Khanna will present the German premiere of his film “The Last Color” on July 13, 2019, at Babylon, Berlin. The film screening will be followed by a Q…

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“The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs” at San Francisco Opera by Blouinartinfo

“The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs” will be on stage at San Francisco Opera beginning June 20 through July 3, 2019.The opera explores a global icon’s journey from hippie idealist to tech …

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Tony Bennett at Royal Albert Hall, London by Blouinartinfo

Legendary 19-time Grammy Award-winner Tony Bennett returns to the Royal Albert Hall on June 28-29, 2019, to celebrate his 69th anniversary as a recording and performing artist.The website of…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 02:23AM

Howard Sherman: What will Magic Mike the Musical show us – if anything? by Howard Sherman

If you have a desire to see Magic Mike Live, your options are London, Las Vegas and, come November, Berlin. If you

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Friday, May 31, 2019 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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“TINA – The Tina Turner Musical” at Aldwych Theatre, London by Blouin Artinfo

“TINA – The Tina Turner Musical” to be staged at Aldwych Theatre, London from May 24 through January 11, 2019. This musical is presented in association with Tina Turner and has been s…

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Friday, May 31, 2019 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Tony Awards 2019: Patrick Page Nominated For ‘Hadestown’ by Tony Awards – Cbs New York

Patrick Page is a veteran of the stage in New York City, and now he's Tony-nominated as a featured actor in the new musical "Hadestown". CBS2's Dave Carlin spoke to the first-time nominee.

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“The Rolling Stone” at Lincoln Center Theater, New York by Blouin Artinfo

Directed by Saheem Ali, “The Rolling Stone” will be on stage from June 20 through August 25, 2019, at the Lincoln Center Theater, New York. Having been premiered in London, this producti…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 12:25AM

People You Should Know . . . Carole Real by Zack Calhoon

CAROLE REAL’s plays have been included in anthologies and textbooks and produced around the world. Her one-act, The Battle of Bull Run Always Makes Me Cry, has had over 100 productions i…

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Michael Sheen and David Tennant — TV’s new odd couple on Good Omens

The actors discuss finding friendship amid Armageddon — and the danger of having too much fun

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Shakespeare’s Dream updated for our times

Three new productions of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ bring out its contemporary resonances — and bring the audience into the play

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Why This Playwright Is Taking on a New Role: Director - Christopher Shinn didn't expect to helm the Second Stage revival of his play 'Dying City,' but

Christopher Shinn didn't expect to helm the Second Stage revival of his play Dying City, but he's happy to help---When Lila Neugebauer had to bow out of directing the revival of Christopher …

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How TDF's Wendy Wasserstein Project Is Changing Students' Lives - This teen didn't think theatre was for her. Now she can't get enough of it

This teen didn't think theatre was for her. Now she can't get enough of it---A few Sundays ago, a cohort of students from Queens' William Cullen Bryant High School went to see the Broadway p…

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‘Hamilton’ tickets to go on sale in Providence June 8 by The Boston Globe

Missed your shot at the Boston production? Looks like you’ll have another chance to be in the room where it happens, and soon.

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