Friday, September 20, 2019 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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BWW TV: THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL Goes Dark For Global Climate Strike

In support of today's Global Climate Strike, the new Broadway show The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical concluded its first performance on Broadway tonight by dimming the marquee…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:36PM

Ryan Reynolds And Will Ferrell To Star In Musical Adaptation Of A CHRISTMAS CAROL

Ryan Reynolds and Will Ferrell are developing a comic musical retelling of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:36PM
Friday, September 20, 2019 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Julie Andrews To Receive 48th AFI Life Achievement Award

Julie Andrews will become the tenth woman to receive the AFI Life Achievement Award.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:48PM

CONSTANT STANISLAVSKI (30) by Robert Shuman

“The poet, the actor, the artist, the tailor, the stage hand, serve one goal, which is placed by the poet in the very basis of his play.”  (MLIA)  

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Recently reviewed theater for Sept. 20

‘Angels in America’

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Collector's large gift to St. Louis Art Museum goes on display, heightening visibility of black artists by Jane Henderson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Like many sixth-graders, Ronald Ollie dreaded art class. Drawing realistic pictures felt impossible. A buddy he shot marbles with made a suggestion: Go abstract.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 08:33PM

KEVIN CONFOY NAMED PRODUCING DIRECTOR AT PHOENIX THEATRE ENSEMBLE  by Robert Shuman

(via Craig Smith) Phoenix Theatre Ensemble Artistic Director Elise Stone announces the appointment of Kevin Confoy as Producing Director starting October 2, 2019.  Confoy, who is a resident…

SOURCE: stagevoices.com at 08:26PM
Friday, September 20, 2019 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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What Makes A Dictator? An Outsized Personality by Artsjournal

The road to dictatorship is depressingly predictable. Once power is stolen, the problem is to keep it. Anyone who might develop a separate power base must be struck down. Eradicate rivals, r…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:36PM

How The Internet Reframed What It Meant To Be A Desirable Human by Artsjournal

“While the Internet was meant to allow you to reach out to any- and everyone without a hint of the cruel discriminations that blight our world, it turned into the opposite, a forum where i…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:36PM

Think Museums Are Becoming More Inclusive? The Data Say No by Artsjournal

“These findings challenge one of the most compelling narratives to have emerged within the art world in recent years: that of progressive change, with once-marginalized artists being grant…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:36PM

With 'Slave Play,' A Young Playwright Provokes His Way To Broadway by Ari Shapiro

Jeremy O. Harris, 30, started writing a sexually explicit, transgressive and comic work as a graduate student at Yale. It proved a surprising smash hit, and will soon open on a much bigger s…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 07:33PM

Photo Flash: First Look At The World Premiere of THE KING'S SPEECH

Chicago Shakespeare Theater's North American Premiere production of David Seidler's The King's Speech opens tonight in The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:27PM

AFTER A RENOVATION, A STORIED THEATER HOPES TO ENTICE PARIS by Robert Shuman

(Rosalyn Sulcas’s article appeared in The New York Times, 9/13; via Pam Green.)   The Théâtre du Châtelet is reopening after a two-and-a-half-year makeover, with a new artistic directo…

SOURCE: stagevoices.com at 07:13PM
Friday, September 20, 2019 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Music Preview: Guitarist Jimmy Herring — Seeking the Simple Root by Scott McLennan

Veteran guitarist Jimmy Herring and the 5 of 7 play groove-heavy tunes that barrel into unexpected and interesting places. The post Music Preview: Guitarist Jimmy Herring — Seeking the Sim…

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 06:48PM

Rock Concert Review: ZZ Top/Cheap Trick — Simplicity, and Volume, Rules by Paul Robicheau

Apart from predilections turned into marketing hooks, both ZZ Top and Cheap Trick know how to rock as a base instinct – and that also hasn’t changed since they first burst to fame in the…

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 06:48PM

Music Interview: Mike Adams At His Honest Weight — Curb Your Skepticism by Blake Maddux

“Honest weight” has more to with like karats of gold, maybe. The “weight” being the value of something. It kind of alludes to that a little bit. The post Music Interview: Mike Adams …

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 06:48PM

Concert Review: Boston Symphony Orchestra’s Opening Night by Jonathan Blumhofer

That rarest of Opening Nights: a program that was mostly fun and entertaining, but also substantive and artistically satisfying. The post Concert Review: Boston Symphony Orchestra’s Openin…

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 06:48PM

“Caroline, or Change”—Exuberant Musical on Black Liberation, at Ray of Light, S.F. by Jose Martin Aveldanes

Millennial Notes Kushner & Tesori’s Boy & Maid Both Outsiders in 60s U.S. by Jose Martin Aveldanes Deprivation lies at the heart of 60s America, whether it follows color, gender, …

SOURCE: Theatrius at 06:29PM

American Moor by Barry Gordin

By: Isa Goldberg September 20, 2019: An actor of imposing presence, Keith Hamilton Cobb is also the scribe of American Moor, currently at The Cherry Lane Theatre. Cobb’s size alone wo…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 06:20PM

China’s movie business facing mass cull as hot money flees

Thousands of production houses to close as authorities crack down and financing dries up

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 06:00PM

Review: ‘Miss You Like Hell’ at Baltimore Center Stage by Kristopher Zgorski

Theater – including musical theater – has long been used as a medium for analysis of societal issues and concerns in a way that is more entertaining than an essay or lecture. Miss You L…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 06:00PM
Friday, September 20, 2019 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Derrick Davis of The Phantom of the Opera National Tour by Broadway.com

Derrick Davis stops by Broadway.com HQ to chat about starring on The Phantom of the Opera's national tour and more with Ryan Lee Gilbert.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:54PM

Sarna Lapine to Direct Dracula at Classic Stage; Adaptor Kate Hamill to Play Renfield by Andy Lefkowitz

Off-Broadway's Classic Stage Company has announced Sarna Lapine (Sunday in the Park with George) as director of its upcoming revival of Dracula. Kate Hamill (Sense and Sensibility), who will…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:54PM

Xanadu Tour with RuPaul's Drag Race Royals Ginger Minj & Jinkx Monsoon Is Postponed by Andy Lefkowitz

Audiences will have to wait to see these e-evil women onstage. The new tour of the Tony-nominated musical Xanadu, featuring RuPaul's Drag Race's Ginger Minj and Jinkx Monsoon as Melpomene an…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:54PM

See The Lion King's Adrienne Walker Become the Fearless Nala by Broadway.com

Go behind-the-scenes and see how Adrienne Walker gets into character as Nala in Disney's The Lion King on Broadway.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:54PM

Michael Urie, Nikki M. James & More Join Tony Kushner's A Bright Room Called Day at the Public Theater by Andy Lefkowitz

Stage favorite Michael Urie (Torch Song, Grand Horizons) and Tony winner Nikki M. James (The Book of Mormon, Twelfth Night) are among the newly announced company of the Public Theater's hi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:54PM

See Clips of Eileen Atkins & Jonathan Pryce in Broadway's The Height of the Storm by Broadway.com

In Florian Zeller's acclaimed work The Height of the Storm, Eileen Atkins and Jonathan Pryce play a couple 50 years into their marriage.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:54PM

Beetlejuice Standout Ramone Owens Tried Horticulture Before Discovering Dance by Caitlin Moynihan

Ramone Owens Beeltejuice ensemble member Ramone Owens says musical theater has always been an important part of his life. "I joined the drama club in sixth grade and had a blast," he sai…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:54PM

Derrick Davis on 'Carrying the Mantle' as the First Phantom of Color on The Phantom of the Opera Tour by Caitlin Moynihan

Derrick Davis in The Phantom of the Opera (Photo: Matthew Murphy) Derrick Davis is currently playing the music of the night across the country as the title character on The Phantom of the…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:54PM

See Mary-Louise Parker and Will Hochman Get Ready for The Sound Inside to Open on Broadway by Lindsey Sullivan

Tony winner Mary-Louise Parker joins fresh talent Will Hochman in Adam Rapp's New York premiere of The Sound Inside, which centers on accomplished professor Bella Baird and her mysterious st…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:54PM

Jason Robert Brown's 13 Being Made into a Movie Musical for Netflix by Andy Lefkowitz

The 2008 Broadway musical 13, penned by Tony-winning theater makers Jason Robert Brown (The Bridges of Madison County) and Robert Horn (Tootsie), is being adapted into a film for Netflix, ac…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:54PM

Odds & Ends: Boys in the Band's Andrew Rannells & Tuc Watkins to Reunite on Black Monday & More by Broadway.com

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed today. Boys in the Band's Andrew Rannells & Tuc Watkins to Reunite on Black Monday We love a reunion! Tuc Watkins and Andrew Rann…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:54PM

West Coast Premiere of Grumpy Old Men: The Musical, Starring Hal Linden, Ken Page, and Cathy Rigby, Begins at La Mirada by Adam Hetrick

The musical, based on the 1993 Warner Bros. movie, will officially open September 21.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:28PM

Go Inside the Press Day for Broadway's The Sound Inside, Starring Mary-Louise Parker by Nathan Skethway

David Cromer directs the new psychological thriller, which also stars Will Hochman.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:25PM

Tovah Feldshuh as RBG: Though She Be But Little, She Is Fierce by American Theatre Editors

An actor known for playing great women leaders takes on the shy, brilliant Supreme Court justice in the two-hander 'Sisters in Law.'

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:05PM

Merseyside hopes the play’s the thing with Shakespeare theatre

Multimillion playhouse plans to draw new life to post-industrial Prescot

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 05:00PM
Friday, September 20, 2019 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Casts of Mean Girls, Waitress, More to Perform at 92Y Street Fest 2019 by Dan Meyer

The September block party will host a concert of several Broadway favorites.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:43PM

Netflix Adaptation Jason Robert Brown Musical 13 in the Works by Ryan McPhee

Co-bookwriter Robert Horn will pen the script for the movie, directed by Tamra Davis.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:20PM

Sick! festival review – a funny, heartfelt poke at the biggest taboos by Catherine Love

Various venues, ManchesterFrom dance to comedy to video, this series of events confronts illness, grief and death with uplifting candour The title of Candoco Dance Company’s show, Let’s …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:18PM

‘Cats’ the musical proves again it has way more than nine lives by Sarah L. Kaufman

Powerfully sung and flashy, the touring version of the 2016 Broadway revival is at the Kennedy Center through Oct. 6.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 04:18PM

Directors and Choreographers Named for NAMT Festival of New Musicals by Adam Hetrick

Eight new musicals will be presented October 24–25 at New World Stages.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:17PM

Best of Billboard on Broadway: Alex Lacamoire by Billboard

The very busy music director/supervisor/orchestrator/arranger just won an Emmy for Fosse/Verdon; Rebecca revisits their deep conversation about his many roles and high-profile theater projec…

SOURCE: play.acast.com at 04:15PM

Creator Of Theatre On Film And Tape Archive Dies At 98 by Jeff Lunden

Betty Corwin, creator of the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive, has died at 98. Her project preserves theatrical performances for theater professionals, scholars and New York library card hol…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 04:14PM

BBC To Move More Staff Out Of London by Artsjournal

“We’ve made enormous strides. A decade ago, a third of the BBC was based outside London and two-thirds was in London. Today, that balance is 50/50. We’ve moved from less than 10% of ou…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 04:12PM

How’s Jaap van Zweden Doing At The New York Phil? There Are Some Surprises by Artsjournal

Anthony Tommasini: “When Mr. van Zweden’s appointment was announced, it was questioned whether he would prioritize cultivating living composers, commissioning major works, bringing in a …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 04:12PM

In Times Like These, We Need Literary Journals More Than Ever by Artsjournal1

“Almost certainly more than any other media in our country, literary magazines model critical thinking and arrange an exposure to the unorthodox, both of which can provide inoculations aga…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 04:12PM

Executive Director – Santa Fe Pro Musica by Artsjournal

Become the administrative leader of this strong organization with its robust musical footprint in dynamic Santa Fe.

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 04:12PM

Poet Jane Mead, 61 by Artsjournal1

“In a literary career that spanned more than 20 years, Mead wrote five poetry collections and her work was regularly published in anthologies and journals. She was a Griffin Poetry Prize a…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 04:12PM

Unknown Françoise Sagan Novel Causes Sensation In France by Artsjournal1

The just-published, unfinished 200-page volume, titled The Four Corners of the Heart and described as “a laconic dissection of the lives of the French haute bourgeoisie,” is the big news…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 04:12PM

The Other Michael Cohen (Art Swindler) And The Documentary Maker Who Spent 17 Years Chasing Him by Artsjournal

The story just got better – Papillon meets The Goldfinch meets The Great Train Robbery. But it had also gone cold. “I thought: oh, I’ve missed it.” – The Guardian

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 04:12PM

Remembering Canadian Curator Bruce Ferguson by Artsjournal

From the late 1980s onward, Bruce was recognized as an expert on cutting-edge Canadian art. He knew all the artists and got all the jobs—well, not quite—and was repeatedly invited to cur…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 04:12PM

Benjamin Millepied, LA Dance Project, And Figuring Out Dance In LA by Artsjournal

“We’ve never had anything kind of like the splash that Ben has made, for better or for worse,” said Ben Johnson, performing arts program director at the city of L.A.’s Department of …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 04:12PM
Friday, September 20, 2019 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Last minute alert: A Panel about Theater Festivals 2Morrow and more and I’m on it!

Hey Producer’sPerspectivePro readers! If you’re in the NY area tomorrow, Saturday, September 20th, and are interested in hearing the dos and don’ts of writing, producing or directing a…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 03:37PM

Actually’s brilliant actors lead audience into risky territory about sex by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

Justly celebrated play puts millennials, hookup culture, alcohol and a lot more under the microscope.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 03:30PM

Thoughts for the weekend

Tips for capitalist astronomers. 

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What Happens When Extreme Action Meets Elusive Language? by Gia Kourlas

In Elizabeth Streb and Anne Bogart’s “Falling & Loving,” dancers and actors share the stage with the Guck Machine, which emits a waterfall of food andother objects.

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Ben Platt Unleashes His Inner Egomaniac in ‘The Politician’ by Kathryn Shattuck

The actor, singer and former “Dear Evan Hansen” star discovers that Ryan Murphy, Richard Linklater and Stephen Sondheim are speaking the language he wants to hear.

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

New Stephen Adly Guirgis Play Finds Its Off-Broadway Cast by Olivia Clement

See who's staring in the world premiere of Halfway Bitches Go Straight to Heaven, directed by John Ortiz.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:00PM
Friday, September 20, 2019 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Time for Arts Nonprofits to Prove They Inspire Change by Alan Harrison

If there's no positive impact you can measure, why hang your hat on the idea? The post Time for Arts Nonprofits to Prove They Inspire Change appeared first on Clyde Fitch Report.

SOURCE: Clyde Fitch Report at 02:41PM

Derren Brown: Secret on Broadway by Darryl Reilly

The shaven-headed, athletic and charismatic Derren Brown is a well-known personality in the United Kingdom due to his award-winning theatrical and television presentations. With his resoundi…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 02:33PM

Call Redialed: NEW Robb Sapp Interview: "Little Shop of Horrors" at ACT of CT by Adam Rothenberg

I first met Robb Sapp in 2003 when he was in the original Off-Broadway musical Zanna, Don’t. When I saw him as “Tank,” I was immediately taken in by his superb acting and seductive voc…

SOURCE: Call Me Adam at 02:33PM

High Fidelity the musical gets UK Premiere at Turbine Theatre by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo High Fidelity the musical based on the novel by Nick Hornby is to get its UK Premiere at the Turbine Theatre from October 2019. This post High Fidelity the musical gets UK Pr…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 02:32PM

Sheldon Harnick Honored by American Songbook Association by Sandi Durell

        by Adam Cohen   Exuberance, celebration and joy were the key takeaways from The American Songbook Association’s Monday, September 16 honor of the Pulitzer, Tony, and Grammy wi…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 02:26PM

Xanadu Tour, Starring RuPaul’s Drag Race Favorites Jinkx Monsoon and Ginger Minj, Canceled by Adam Hetrick

The tour was slated to launch September 29 in Baltimore.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:26PM

National Gallery paints vision of technology in art

NGX project aims to explore potential of new technologies for museums

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 02:21PM

Broadway Live on Netflix and Audible and… by Jonathan Mandell

Taping live Broadway shows for the screen is no longer seen as an experiment. It’s a routine practice, and it’s moved from movie theaters to home computers. Life is not all that’s gon…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 02:03PM
Friday, September 20, 2019 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Michael Urie, ‘Mr. Robot’s Grace Gummer Join Revival Of Tony Kushner’s ‘A Bright Room Called Day’ by Greg Evans

Michael Urie (Younger, Broadway’s Torch Song) and Mr. Robot‘s Grace Gummer have joined the cast of the upcoming Off Broadway revival of Tony Kushner’s A Bright Room Called Day. The two…

SOURCE: Deadline at 01:58PM

The Friday 5: 5 BC/EFA Flea Market Things I Hope to Find by JK

The third Sunday of September is one of my favorite days of each year. I love the BC/EFA Flea Market! (I appreciate the auction, but it is way out of my price range...) So this Friday 5 is w…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 01:33PM

Nikki M. James, Michael Urie, Crystal Lucas-Perry, More Join Off-Broadway Revival of Tony Kushner's A Bright Room Called a Day by Olivia Clement

The Public Theater production, helmed by Oskar Eustis, will begin in October.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:29PM

Nikki M. James, Michael Urie, Crystal Lucas-Perry, More Join Off-Broadway Revival of Tony Kushner's A Bright Room Called Day by Olivia Clement

The Public Theater production, helmed by Oskar Eustis, will begin in October.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:29PM

EXPO Chicago 2019 is Nick Cave’s show by Deanna Isaacs

Acres of art and a chance to observe capitalism at its looniest Let’s get right to the important stuff: the hot fashion tip from EXPO Chicago 2019, the big int…

SOURCE: www.chicagoreader.com at 01:17PM

Tony Winner Ali Stroker on Why She Doesn't Always Need to Be the Disability Advocate in the Room by Olivia Clement

The Oklahoma! star opens up about her career and experiences in ABLE: A Series, out now.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:09PM

‘Atmospheric & hugely entertaining’: HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES – Abney Park Cemetery by Stephanie Ressort

The Hound of the Baskervilles is packed full of so many wonderful little touches that work together to create a truly entertaining night out.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PM
Friday, September 20, 2019 at noon (Broadway Time)
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6 Phases of Becoming a Theatre Kid by Performerstuff

6 Phases of Becoming a Theatre Kid Written by Alex Cumming Date September 16th 2019 1. Being introduced to theatre “Your friend is bestowing Pandora’s box on you.” 2. Slowl…

SOURCE: performerstuff.com at 12:52PM

Production news round-up: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat set to return to Palladium and Blithe Spirit starring Jennifer Saunders announc by The Stage

This week’s production news includes an announcement that Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is set to return to the London Palladium

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:52PM

Token Theatre Friends: Undoing Oppression With Tonya Pinkins and Briana Reed by American Theatre Editors

The actor/director and choreographer drop by to discuss how women oppress each other and how make it stop. Plus the Friends discuss 'Betrayal' on Broadway and whether it's wise to masturbate…

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:44PM

First Look at the Fierce Performers of ‘School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play’… and Their Fabulous Dresses by Nicole Hertvik

DC Metro Theater Arts spent a day at rehearsal with the cast of Round House Theatre Company’s season opener: School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play. Not only is this play a fabulous…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:38PM

Sarna Lapine to Direct Kate Hamill’s Dracula at CSC Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

Tristan Bernays has also replaced Tearrance Arvelle Chisholm as the adapter of Frankenstein, which will run in repertory with Dracula.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37PM

Skintight by Steven Morris

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

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France And Italy Have Finally Stopped Fighting Over The Loan Of Leonardos by Artsjournal1

“Italy and France are set to sign an agreement to exchange works by Leonardo da Vinci and Raphael, burying a spat triggered by Italy’s former populist government. The deal … will resul…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 12:18PM

Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends by Trav S.D.

Jay Ward (1920-1989) had already had one television cartoon series (Crusader Rabbit) under his belt when in 1959 he adapted an earlier show concept The Frostbite Falls Revue into what became…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 12:18PM

Why Can’t Most Theatre Performances Be ‘Relaxed’ Performances? by Artsjournal1

Events labeled “relaxed performances” are ones where it’s okay for the audience to move around, make noise, leave and return to the auditorium if you need to, etc.; there’s usually o…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 12:18PM

Making Dance Accessible To Blind And Partially Sighted Audiences by Artsjournal1

“Our ears take in the score, the artists’ breathing patterns, fellow audience members’ reactions, and the physical percussion made by the dancers’ footfalls and partnering. All of th…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 12:18PM

Patreon Wants To Fund The Creative Class. But Is It Just Propping Up A Bad System? by Artsjournal

The service may very well allow artists to become less beholden to the unpredictable algorithms, turbulent monetization policies, and stingy revenue-sharing of behemoth distribution platform…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 12:18PM

Deadly by Steven Morris

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

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20 Questions in 2 Minutes with Oklahoma! Star James Davis

Watch Oklahoma! star James Davis take 20 questions about Will Parker, the Tony-winning revival, his passion for travel, and life backstage.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 12:00PM
Friday, September 20, 2019 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Dear reader: Cheryl Strayed fans should catch Boulder Ensemble’s “Tiny Beautiful Things” by Lisa Kennedy, The Know

If you loved "Dear Sugar" -- or Cheryl Strayed's "Wild" -- this play is a must-see.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 11:48AM

Seven Must-Have Broadway Flea Items and One That's Just David Hyde Pierce's Leftover Chipotle by Broadway Beat

by Edward Precht. @pertoltprecht. This Sunday is the 33rd annual Broadway Flea Market - a yearly merch extravaganza where theaters and shows sell rare and niche memorabilia to benefit Broadw…

SOURCE: www.thebroadwaybeat.com at 11:46AM

The Permanent Way review – if only Hare's study of railway chaos had dated by Michael Billington

The Vaults, LondonDavid Hare’s searing play about the chaos and tragedy that followed rail privatisation rings as true today as ever ‘We have ended up with a very dysfunctional and flawe…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:42AM

Romesh Ranganathan review – entertaining grouchiness from TV's Mr Ubiquitous by Brian Logan

Royal Concert Hall, NottinghamIf the domesticity subject matter is well-worn, the Crawley comic’s vivacity keeps it fresh You know your career has taken off when you become – as Romesh R…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:42AM

Old Stock: A Refugee Love Story, Wilton's Music Hall review - klezmer revue is moving and inventive by Tom Birchenough

An original piece of theatre-making finds joyous exuberance, as well as sorrow, in the immigrant experience Canadian playwright Hannah Moscovitch’s “refugee musical” – now there’s …

SOURCE: theartsdesk.com at 11:42AM

Mary-Louise Parker Wasn’t Sure The Sound Inside Was for Her, But Now She's Headlining It on Broadway by Dan Meyer

The Tony, Emmy, and Golden Globe winner spoke on The Today Show about how the show came to her and its dark themes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:31AM

Andrzej Lukowski: The Guardian’s list of best shows of the century is a deranged hodge-podge by Andrzej Lukowski

Everybody likes to moan about a list, and this week everyone has been moaning about the Guardian’s list of the 50 best

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:30AM

Roundabout Theatre Company Promotes Senior Artistic Leadership Team by Olivia Clement

Scott Ellis, Jim Carnahan, and Jill Rafson each assume new positions at the nonprofit institution.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:29AM

Lesli Margherita, Emma Williams, and Ricardo Afonso to Star in London Concert of Zorro: The Musical by Adam Hetrick

Margherita will repeat her Olivier Award-winning performance as Inez in the one-night-only concert of the Gipsy Kings musical at Cadogan Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:26AM

Theatre companies build contingency plans as they prepare for no-deal Brexit fallout by Giverny Masso

Arts organisations with an international focus, including the Barbican in London, have warned of the fallout caused by a no-deal Brexit and

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:22AM

NEWS: UK tour & West End run announced for Blithe Spirit starring Jennifer Saunders by Press Releases

Noël Coward’s classic comedy Blithe Spirit, directed by Richard Eyre and starring Jennifer Saunders, will return next year for a UK tour followed by a strictly limited six-week engagement…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:21AM

World Premiere of Clarence Coo’s On That Day in Amsterdam Finds Its Off-Broadway Cast by Olivia Clement

Abubakr Ali, Jeffrey Omura, Frankie J. Alvarez, Evander Duck, and Rocky Vega are part of the upcoming Primary Stages production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:21AM

Check out these new production shots for BIG The Musical!

New production shots for BIG The Musical have been released and they're absolutely to die for! If you've been wishing upon a Zoltar machine for some gorgeous new big photos, then today is yo…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 11:10AM

‘A masterpiece in theatrical storytelling’: WAR HORSE – Touring by Not Exactly Billington

The National Theatre production of Michael Morpurgo’s novel War Horse is both the most visceral depiction of war I’ve seen on stage and a masterpiece in theatrical storytelling.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM
Friday, September 20, 2019 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Michael Billington: Standard of Shakespeare productions is in decline by Georgia Snow

Theatre critic Michael Billington has criticised the standard of Shakespearean acting and directing in British theatre, claiming current practitioners do not exhibit

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:54AM

Blithe Spirit UK Tour and West End starring Jennifer Saunders by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Noel Coward's Blithe Spirit starring Jennifer Saunders is to return in 2020 for a UK tour and West End Transfer. Book now! This post Blithe Spirit UK Tour and West End starri…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 10:50AM

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Will Return to the London Palladium in 2020 by Andy Lefkowitz

The celebrated London revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's fan-favorite musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, which recently concluded a hit engagement at the London…

SOURCE: Theatre.com at 10:43AM

Silver Palm Awards To Honor 26 Recipients In November by Bill Hirschman

The South Florida Silver Palm Theatre Awards, founded twelve years ago to honor theatrical excellence in South Florida, has announced 26 individuals and organizations receiving the honor Nov…

SOURCE: Florida Theater On Stage at 10:42AM

Watch the Cast of Scotland, PA Talk About the Musical Like It’s a Bloody Good Fast Food Menu by Dan Meyer

The cast and creative team behind the modern retelling of Macbeth shares what the show is all about.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:37AM

This Orchestra Is Not Going To Announce Its Season. It Will Tell Its Audience What’s Coming Program By Program by Artsjournal1

“We want to announce little nuggets at a time and build as much excitement as we can,” says Arkansas Philharmonic executive director Jason Miller. This is one of several new initiatives …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 10:33AM

Women’s Place In The Art World: What’s Changed In The Past Ten Years? (An Investigation) by Artsjournal1

“To examine the evolving representation of work by female artists in American museums and the global auction market over the past decade, we not only delved into data, but also conducted e…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 10:33AM

Finally, The Met Will Stage An Opera By A Black Composer by Artsjournal1

The chosen work is Terence Blanchard’s Fire Shut Up in My Bones, with a libretto by Kasi Lemmons based on the memoir by New York Times columnist Charles Blow, premiered this past summer at…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 10:33AM

Can Ira Glass Convince Public Radio Non-Pledgers To Pledge $1 A Month? by Artsjournal1

The host and creator of This American Life has recorded five spots urging people to become donors to their public radio stations at about the lowest possible rate. Why? Basically, for the sa…

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NPR Is Pulling In Serious Money From Podcasts by Artsjournal1

“NPR is projecting that podcast sponsorship revenues will surpass revenues from broadcast sponsorships next year for the first time. … The network has budgeted about $55 million in corpo…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 10:33AM

Sell-out new production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat will be back at the London Palladium in July 2020

It’s a dream come true for fans of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat with news that the recent hit production will return to the Lon…

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Exclusive First Listen! Hear Will Van Dyke & Chris Dwan's "Stereo" Off the New Stereo Dawn Album Off The Ground

Little Shop of Horrors' Chris Dwan & Will Van Dyke drop their debut Stereo Dawn album on September 27, and here's a first listen.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 10:29AM

Sunnyvale museum celebrates first decade, plus one by Katharina Woodman

In 2012, the Sunnyvale Heritage Park Museum hosted the City’s Centennial, a weekend of merrymaking. The Sunnyvale Historical Society is envisioning a similarly enjoyable community celebrat…

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 10:19AM

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat returns to Palladium in 2020 by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat will return to the London Palladium in Summer 2020 for an encore season. This post Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat r…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 10:16AM
Friday, September 20, 2019 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Watch Brittain Ashford’s New Music Video for ‘Sonya Alone’ From Her New Album Drama Club by Noah Mutterperl

The music video from the Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 star precedes the album’s September 24 release.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:59AM

Snapshot: ‘Séance’ by Shannon Taggart

The collection illuminates the objects that are integral to spiritualist practices such as cutlery, radios and handkerchiefs

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BalletBoyz to Celebrate 20th Anniversary With New Show Deluxe by Dan Meyer

The U.K. tour from the all-male ballet dance troupe will highlight a collaboration of artists from around the globe.

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MCC Theater Receives $1 Million Grant for New Musicals by Matthew Wexler

MCC Theater announced this week a $1 million gift to enhance and support the development and production of new musicals The post MCC Theater Receives $1 Million Grant for New Musicals appea…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 09:54AM

Liam Gallagher: Why Me? Why Not.

Recording picks up where its predecessor left off, but proceeds to retreat to blander terrain

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Avishai Cohen and Yonathan Avishai: Playing the Room

On this album, the listener can relish every sweeping phrase, unison trill and narrative twist

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BaBa ZuLa: Derin Derin

The Istanbul band return with a dark, metallic set interspersing songs with instrumental passages

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Keane: Cause and Effect

Soothing melodies and stirring choruses remain the order of the day in the band’s comeback

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Magdalena Kožená & Friends: Soirée

The mezzo-soprano has chosen a programme of songs with varied chamber music accompaniments

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Loraine James: For You and I

Debut album is full of discrepancies and shifts in perspective, conducted through electronic music

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Blithe Spirit, Starring Jennifer Saunders, Will Play West End Run Following U.K. Tour by Andrew Gans

Richard Eyre directs the Absolutely Fabulous star in the Noël Coward comedy.

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On digital: Woman At War / Thunder Road

Benedikt Erlingsson’s feature is a wonderfully original achievement while Jim Cummings’ film has a certain oddball quirkiness

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Catch Me on the Left Coast Next Week! by Trav S.D.

Next week I’ll be taking my act to California, with events in San Francisco, San Luis Obispo and Niles. If you’re in the area, I hope you can make it to one of these events! On Tuesday, …

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:48AM

GRACE NOTES: Friday, September 20, 2019 by Susan Grace

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Watch an Exclusive Performance of ’Hot Stuff’ From Summer: The Donna Summer Musical Tour by Roberto Araujo

Prior to the launch of the tour, Alex Hairston stopped by the Playbill studio for a sneak peek at one of the disco hits.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42AM

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Will Return to London Palladium in 2020 by Andrew Gans

The Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical will begin performances in July.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:41AM

WATCH: The 1919 film that inspired Claudio Macor’s Different From the Others by Featured Content

Claudio Macor's latest play Different From the Others premieres 100 years after the film that inspired it. Have you heard of Anders als die Andern, the first-ever pro-gay film? Watch below -…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:30AM

NEWS: Hit production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat returns to the London Palladium in summer 2020 by Press Releases

Michael Harrison and The Really Useful Group have announce that the new, smash hit production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat will return to the iconic London Palladium in su…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:24AM

Midlife Cowboy review at Pleasance Theatre, London – ‘patchy and surprisingly underpowered’ by Paul Vale

Tony Hawks is probably best known as a successful radio comedian and author of quirky novels such as Round Ireland With a

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:18AM

Auditions code of conduct sets out ramped up vision for improving performers’ conditions by Matthew Hemley

Casting directors are under renewed and increased pressure to give actors a ‘yes’ or ‘no’ answer following an audition, as part of

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:15AM

Netflix to boost UK spending as streaming wars intensify

Chief executive expects rivalry will spark ‘very large increase’ in British-made content

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9 best family-friendly arts and entertainment events in the Seattle area to take kids to in fall 2019 by Gemma Alexander

From movie music to a Minecraft exhibit, the fall arts-and-entertainment calendar for kids is both educational and entertaining.

SOURCE: The Seattle Times at 09:00AM

‘The nasty aftertaste negates the positives’: BIG THE MUSICAL – West End by Laura Kressly

Though the design is superb, the kids are both adorable and excellent performers, and McGuiness’s work is solid, the appalling storyline of Big and its tone-deafness can get in the bin.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM

Look Back at Gwen Verdon, Victor Garber, Faith Prince, and More at the 1989 Broadway Flea Market by Nathan Skethway

2019 marks the 30th anniversary of the 1989 benefit, which raised $52,000 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

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London Theatre Review: Marvellous Matilda at the Cambridge Theatre

Matilda the Musical, with music and lyrics by the talented Tim Minchin is always going to be a good time. I was most interested to see how children would be able to get lost in the story, to…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 09:00AM

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat to return in summer 2020

The revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s smash hit musical once again proved itself a phenomenal success when it opened for a 10-week run at the iconic London Palladium in summer…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 09:00AM
Friday, September 20, 2019 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Transparent on Amazon Prime ends with a whimper

The season finale ends in the funeral parlour, with grief and bewilderment expressed using song

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Defending the Guilty is a sharp comedy starring Katherine Parkinson

The BBC2 series takes up the themes of identity and integrity in this week’s episode

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The war for the world’s eyeballs will end in tears

YouTube and ByteDance may be the only winners as other streaming services go head to head

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The Permanent Way, The Vaults review – devastating resurrection of play tackling corporate greed by Rachel Halliburton

Incisive, intelligent and deeply moving The Permanent Way first roared its way into the national consciousness in 2003 when, after a triumphant opening in York, it toured the UK before tran…

SOURCE: theartsdesk.com at 08:12AM

Pop stars, Sooty and a £42m revamp – Croydon’s Fairfield Halls is back for the future by Nick Smurthwaite

Fairfield Halls opened in 1962 and hosted acts from virtuoso pianist Artur Rubinstein to Sooty, before being closed for a multimillion-pound refurbishment

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:12AM

Blithe Spirit starring Jennifer Saunders announces West End transfer by Ruth Comerford

Blithe Spirit starring Jennifer Saunders is set to tour the UK from January 2020, prior to a West End run. The production

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:03AM

Ghost Stories announces first UK tour by Ruth Comerford

Ghost Stories is to embark on its first UK tour. The supernatural thriller, which runs in the West End from October, opens

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:03AM

Terri trips: Preludes at Southwark Playhouse & Shida at The Vaults

I'm so pleased I was able to see for myself two Featured Show campaigns I've been working on recently on StageFaves, both UK premieres of lauded Off-Broadway musicals and now both recognised…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 08:00AM

Why Elizabeth McGovern Couldn't Have Done Downton Abbey Without Her Theatre Training by Ruthie Fierberg

The lady of the estate talks about the upcoming film, the play she’s writing, and what show she wants to bring to Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:00AM
Friday, September 20, 2019 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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The best children’s shows to cosy up with this winter by Kitty Underwood

We've picked some of the best children's shows this winter, all with running times of less than an hour and aimed at children under 10. The post The best children’s shows to cosy up with t…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 07:53AM

Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat returns to the West End for summer 2020 by Kitty Underwood

Summer 2020 just got a lot more colourful! Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat returns to the London Palladium following a sell-out 2019 season. The post Joseph And The Amazing Tech…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 07:12AM

REVIEW: A Woman Of No Importance, Richmond Theatre ✭✭ by Julian Eaves

By Julian Eaves Julian Eaves reviews Oscar Wilde's A Woman Of No Importance presented by Classic Spring at the Richmond Theatre as part of its UK Tour. This post REVIEW: A Woman Of No Import…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 07:04AM

Putting Arthur Miller through Bedlam’s Crucible by Terry Teachout

In today’s Wall Street Journal I review the Massachusetts opening of Bedlam’s new revival of The Crucible. Here’s an excerpt. *  *  * Sixty-six years ago, everyone who saw “The C…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:02AM

Replay: Leopold Stokowski conducts Bach in Hollywood by Terry Teachout

Leopold Stokowski conducts a studio orchestra in his arrangements of Bach’s Chorale-Prelude “Ein’ feste Burg ist unser Gott,” BWV 720, and the G Minor “Little” Fugue, BWV 578, i…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:01AM

Almanac: Thomas Harris on faith by Terry Teachout

“Faith in any sort of natural justice was nothing but a night-light; she knew that. Whatever she did, she would end the same way everyone does: flat on her back with a tube in her nose, wo…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:00AM

‘Superb reimagining’: A DOLL’S HOUSE – Lyric Hammersmith by Aleks Sierz

Tanika Gupta’s superb reimagining of Henrik Ibsen’s modern classic A Doll’s House is both entertaining and deep.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM
Friday, September 20, 2019 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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The Comedy About a Bank Robbery Q&A video and photos: From UK-wide tour to the West End with a new cast by Terri Paddock

What fun to return to the Criterion Theatre to see a brand-new cast put their stamp on Mischief Theatre’s The Comedy About A Bank Robbery, as the first in a series of monthly post-show Q&a…

SOURCE: Terri Paddock at 06:46AM

Five Questions with Matthew Troillett by Christa Skiles

Broadway publicist on saying yes to opportunity The post Five Questions with <br/>Matthew Troillett appeared first on Dramatics Magazine Online.

SOURCE: Dramatics Magazine at 06:45AM

Black Chiffon review at Park Theatre, London – ‘a bit of a hidden gem’ by Julia Rank

The title Black Chiffon suggests something rather racy and Elinor Glyn-esque. In Lesley Storm’s 1949 play, the titular nightgown is an ‘exotic

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:34AM

‘I’ve looked into some dark recesses on this journey’: Playwright Andy Walker on creating Delivery by Featured Content

How do you go from the trauma of the Falklands War to sex-obsessed slugs via being a new father? Playwright Andy Walker explains all in his interview below. Have a read, then book your ticke…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:24AM

The Permanent Way review at The Vaults, London – ‘compelling indictment of corporate mismanagement’ by Dave Fargnoli

Investigating the controversial legacy of railway privatisation, The Permanent Way is a detailed, dry and typically forensic piece of verbatim theatre from

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:18AM

Orestes in Mosul review at National Theatre, Belgrade – ‘bold, audacious theatremaking’ by Natasha Tripney

One of the tenets of artistic director Milo Rau’s manifesto for Belgian theatre NTGent is that at least one production every season

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:12AM

Dayanita Singh: ‘Why should photography be stuck on the wall?’

The photographer on her innovative approaches to showing her work

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Wake Up With BWW 9/20: THE LIGHTNING THIEF Begins Previews, and More!

Today's top stories: The Lightning Thief begins previews on Broadway tonight, and more!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:06AM

Poems from the Edge of Extinction — on borrowed time

Poetry written in 50 endangered languages makes an urgent collective call to action

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How the Bauhaus left its mark on Britain

Traces of Gropius, Breuer and others are everywhere — from private houses to high-street homeware

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Interiors: the best product design from Helsinki

The latest innovative Scandi style from Habitare, Finland’s most prestigious design fair

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Bang & Olufsen enters the soundbar market

Demand for luxury audio-visual kit is on the rise

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Yes you can have gold taps

The choice is wide — just avoid faddy shades of rose

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Friday, September 20, 2019 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Call Me Fury review at Hope Theatre, London – ‘offers much potential’ by Grace Wood

It’s not easy to produce serious, funny and historically accurate theatre. This really shows in Sasha Wilson’s Call Me Fury, which, taking

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:55AM

Lear – That Old Man I Used to Know by Jk Clarke

        By JK Clarke   I’ve always contended—as have many others who care about such things—that while editing or abridging Shakespeare’s plays for the purpose of a production i…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 05:37AM

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat to return to the West End in 2020 by Georgia Snow

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is set to return to the London Palladium next year for a second summer run. The

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:36AM

London Theatre Review: BIG at the Dominion Theatre

After making its Broadway debut 23 years ago and its UK premiere in both Plymouth and Dublin two years ago, BIG The Musical (based on the film by Gary Ross and Anne Spielberg), makes its …

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 05:35AM

‘Filled with warmth, emotion & delightful British humour’: THE LIFE I LEAD – West End ★★★★ by Kirsty Herrington

Written by James Kettle, The Life I Lead (named after Mr Banks’ song in Mary Poppins) tells the story of David Tomlinson’s life and details his extraordinary highs and lows.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:00AM
Friday, September 20, 2019 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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The 50 best comedians of the 21st century by Hannah J Davies, Paul Fleckney, Harriet Gibsone, Brian Logan and Stuart Heritage

From apocalyptic standup Frankie Boyle to the many hilarious faces of Tina Fey, Steve Coogan, Sharon Horgan and Kristen Wiig, we present the funniest comics of the era Our No 1 comedian’s…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:18AM
Friday, September 20, 2019 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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National Dance Company Wales: ‘There are many parallels between dancers and rugby players’ by Nicholas Davies

As the Rugby World Cup gets underway in Japan, the National Dance Company Wales is going the extra mile to support its

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM

Howard Sherman: Theatres are showing how to act on a play’s message after the curtain comes down by Howard Sherman

It is not uncommon, in these days of electronic patron databases and customer relations management software, to receive an email from a

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Friday, September 20, 2019 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Terese Casu joins National Art School by Arts Review

Terese Casu will take up the newly created position of Head of Advancement at the National Art School in Darlinghurst from 21 October 2019 as an integral member of the School’s Executive L…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 01:55AM

The Beautiful Game by Arts Review

Set against the backdrop of the political and religious troubles in Northern Ireland in the late 60s and early 70’s, Manilla Street Productions presents a rare treat for lovers of musical …

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 01:31AM

Fern Hill by Mark Dundas Wood

Tucker’s dialogue is breezy and amusing, and it’s fun to see these talented actors—all mainstays of the New York stage—being playful together. Together, they make interesting stuff o…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 01:06AM

Cultural subtleties with global appeal: Lulu Wang on making The Farewell

The film-maker was told her Chinese-American family drama would be ‘niche’ — now it’s a hit across the world

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Friday, September 20, 2019 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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The Lightning Thief Begins Its Journey on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

On the heels of celebrated off-Broadway and touring engagements, The Lightning Thief, the rollicking stage adaptation of Rick Riordan's young adult fantasy novel, moves to Broadway's Longa…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:24AM

LIVING ARRANGEMENTS by Brian Scott Lipton

Michael Tucker’s sincere new play sees three couples trying to take the best approach to their autumn years.

SOURCE: Theater News Online at 12:12AM

What Can We Learn From Interrogating 'The Jazz Singer?' - Why two theatre artists are reclaiming the infamous 1927 film

Why two theatre artists are reclaiming the infamous 1927 film---Although it was once considered a classic and remade twice, the original Jazz Singer is rarely seen these days. While the 1927…

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Michael Tucker and Jill Eikenberry on Their Ever-Evolving Collaboration - Usually the 'L.A. Law' costars act together, but this time he wrote the play

Usually the L.A. Law costars act together, but this time he wrote the play---Michael Tucker is an enthusiastic storyteller. Even mundane questions spark amusing tales, which his wife, Jill E…

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The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical Begins Broadway Previews September 20 by Andrew Gans

The production, recently seen in a national tour, plays a 16-week engagement at the Longacre Theatre.

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London Run of Laura Wade’s The Watsons, Directed by Samuel West, Begins September 20 by Andrew Gans

The play is adapted from the unfinished Jane Austen novel.

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Robert Creighton Stars in Pioneer Theatre Company’s Cagney, Beginning September 20 by Andrew Gans

Performances continue in Utah through October 5.

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Tour of Beautiful—The Carole King Musical Welcomes Kennedy Caughell, James D. Gish, Kathryn Boswell, and More by Andrew Gans

The North American tour resumes September 20 in Utica, New York.

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Harry Hadden-Paton and James Frain Star in North American Premiere of The King’s Speech, Opening September 20 by Andrew Gans

David Seidler’s drama plays Chicago Shakespeare Theater before heading to other theatres around the country.

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