Monday, September 23, 2019 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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Review: Being Young and Bored in a Book Club on ‘Sunday’ by Ben Brantley

In Jack Thorne’s listless new play, a group of feckless friends gather to discuss Anne Tyler and share their self-consciousness.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:18PM

Review: For These African Immigrants, Life Is a Haunted House by Jesse Green

In ‘runboyrun’ and ‘In Old Age,’ the latest installments of Mfoniso Udofia’s nine-play cycle, America is no place to hide from the past.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:18PM

Elizabeth Warren Gains Momentum In THE GREAT SOCIETY Primary Week 2

With nearly 3,500 ballots now counted for the 'Great Society Primary' at the Vivian Beaumont Theater on Broadway, theatergoers of The Great Society have broadened the lead for Senator Elizab…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:03PM
Monday, September 23, 2019 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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CONSTANT STANISLAVSKI (33) by Robert Shuman

Our goal was to destroy the ancient hokum of the theatre.  (MLIA)

SOURCE: stagevoices.com at 10:54PM

World’s best re-imagine opera for a unique festival in Victoria’s Yarra Valley by Arts Review

Hosted in Victoria’s charming wine region this October, the Yarra Valley Opera Festival brings together acclaimed directors, costume designers and composers, forging new collaborations acr…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 10:47PM

ABC Will Produce New Musical Comedy Series MOURNING SONGS

Deadline reports that a new musical family comedy is in the works at ABC. The pilot, called 'Mourning Songs,' hails from 'New Girl' showrunners Dave Finkel and Brett Baer.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:26PM

Sunday by Sandi Durell

  by Michael Bracken   There’s plenty of energy, of a decidedly athletic bent, in Lee Sunday Evans’s production of Jack Thorne’s Sunday, at the Atlantic Theater Company’s Linda Gro…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 10:07PM

Sunday review at Linda Gross Theater, New York – ‘form-bending and tender’ by Nicole Serratore

Jack Thorne’s compassionate new play, Sunday, is more experimental and complex than at first blush. With explosive dance breaks and Gatsby-style narration,

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:00PM
Monday, September 23, 2019 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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Sunday: Twentysomethings, Off the Grid and ISO Meaning by Elysa Gardner

★★ Having tackled King Kong and Harry Potter, Jack Thorne takes on post-millennials The post Sunday: Twentysomethings, Off the Grid and ISO Meaning appeared first on New York Stage Revie…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 09:59PM

Sunday: Spending a Desultory Evening with Generation Z by Michael Sommers

★★ Meet some "wry and ironic and dull" characters at Atlantic Theater, or perhaps not The post Sunday: Spending a Desultory Evening with Generation Z appeared first on New York Stage Rev…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 09:58PM

CELEBS WERE OUT FOR THE FIFTH ANNUAL BROADWAY BACK TO SCHOOL GALA by Sandi Durell

    Broadway stars and student thespians came together in support of the Educational Theatre Foundation at the Edison Ballroom on Sept. 22 Broadway legends Chita Rivera and Patti LuPone…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 09:42PM

Today on Broadway: Tuesday, September 24, 2019 by Matt Tamanini

Theatre Stars Dominate 2019 Emmy Awards, Geena Davis Visits “Beetlejuice,” “Between the Lines” Musical Heading Off-Broadway “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday,…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 09:41PM

VIDEO: Watch a Recap of Season 2, Episode 7 of POSE on FX!

FX released a recap of season 2, episode 7 of 'Pose,' captioned 'That time Pray Tell had a lil' somthin' somethin' up his sleeve.' Watch the clip below!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:40PM

runboyrun & In Old Age: Ghosts Haunt a Nigerian-American Family Saga by Michael Sommers

★★★ New York Theatre Workshop stages two installments of Mfoniso Udofia's epic nine-play cycle The post runboyrun & In Old Age: Ghosts Haunt a Nigerian-American Family Saga appeare…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 09:00PM
Monday, September 23, 2019 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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BLAST FROM THE PAST: SHELAGH DELANEY–PLAYWRIGHT ON PROBATION – ARCHIVE, 1960 by Robert Shuman

(from the Guardian, 9/20/19.) 20 September 1960 Promoting her latest play, The Lion in Love, Delaney says ‘I would rather write a terrible play than a mediocre one’ Surrounded by a clut…

SOURCE: stagevoices.com at 07:52PM

Wiesenthal Challenges Us To Prevent Tragedy Once Again by Bill Hirschman

Over and over, Simon Wiesenthal’s words spoken in a biographical play written a decade ago based on a man who died 14 year ago, words about events that occurred more than 75 years ago, tho…

SOURCE: Florida Theater On Stage at 07:48PM

Film Review: “Ad Astra” — Stoic to a Fault by Neil Giordano

An attempt to comment on contemporary masculinity, but without enough mind or matter to make much of an impact. The post Film Review: “Ad Astra” — Stoic to a Fault appeared first on Th…

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 07:24PM

State Of Illinois Wants To Sell/Demolish One Of Chicago’s Best Post-Modernist Buildings by Artsjournal

“In 32 years of annual “most endangered” designations from the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the Thompson Center is the youngest building ever to make the list. It’s also…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:18PM

Time To Rethink The Ticket Model For Classical Music Concerts? by Artsjournal

Is it so far-fetched to wonder what could happen if — like museums, which only raised about 13% of their budgets through admissions fees and memberships in 2015 — they shifted even furth…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:18PM

The Next Evolution In The Art Gallery Model? by Artsjournal

“The disruption in the art world is not going to come from the Internet, it’s not going to come from business-people. It’s coming from the artists. The artists are going to change the …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:18PM

Oops – Emmys Memorialized Andre Previn With Pic Of Leonard Slatkin by Artsjournal

Mr. Slatkin tweeted about the mistake on Monday morning, writing, “Andre deserved better.” – The New York Times

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:18PM

Bob Iger, Hollywood’s “God King” by Artsjournal

“In a town where everyone is always filleting everyone else, Mr. Iger floats above it all, cosseted in what some call a “a cult of nice.” He may own most of the box office, but he is s…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:18PM

The Tools A Well-Educated Person Needs by Artsjournal

For Aristotle, the virtues of character are not enough by themselves to work the magic of illumination that comes with exiting Plato’s cave. We also need the intellectual virtues: practica…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:18PM

Met Opera Staffers Protest Placido Domingo’s Continuing Work With The Company by Artsjournal

A number of longtime employees at the opera house have told NPR that they are furious that the New York company is continuing its association with Domingo. These staffers believe that their …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:18PM

Why We Can’t Agree On What’s True Anymore by Artsjournal

Public life has become like a play whose audience is unwilling to suspend disbelief. Any utterance by a public figure can be unpicked in search of its ulterior motive. As cynicism grows, eve…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:18PM

Report: Cultural Districts Could Make More Impact by Artsjournal

The report, commissioned by the Global Cultural Districts Network, urges cultural districts to plan, deliver and evaluate their social impact more effectively. It says there is “more that …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:18PM

How Economists Turned Everything In Our Culture Into Markets by Artsjournal

Together, between the late 1960s and the 2008 financial crisis, they tore down the model of activist government intervention in the economy and replaced it with the simple idea that markets …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:18PM

The Essential Frank Lloyd Wright? by Artsjournal

Yes, Wright peacocked around Chicago, and later Spring Green, Wisconsin, and Scottsdale, Arizona, in dandyish bespoke clothes, leaving unpaid creditors in his wake. He busted up two families…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:18PM

What Amazon’s Big Emmy Wins Mean For The Future Of Streaming by Artsjournal

With an avalanche of streaming platforms on their way to compete with Amazon as well as Netflix, what can Amazon’s very successful Emmys Sunday tell us about the future of the streaming wa…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:18PM

Odds & Ends: Rachel Brosnahan to Headline Benefit Reading of Play Yourself & More by Broadway.com

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed today and this weekend. Rachel Brosnahan to Headline Benefit Reading of Play Yourself Rachel Brosnahan, the Broadway alum who is mos…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:12PM

Talking Boylesque with Thomas Worrell by Gabi Bergman

The boys are back! The Briefs team are returning to Melbourne for a return season of Briefs: Close Encounters. Their sold-out shows left Melbournites begging for more of their wonderful mash…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 07:00PM
Monday, September 23, 2019 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Photo Flash: First National Tour Of FROZEN Begins Rehearsals; Full Cast Announced!

Today marks the first day of rehearsal for Disney's Frozen North American tour, and Disney Theatrical Productions has announced the full company of the production! 

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:54PM

Photo Flash: Apple CEO Tim Cook Goes Way Down To HADESTOWN

Apple's CEO Tim Cook recently stopped by HADESTOWN at the Walter Kerr and visited with Tony Award winners André De Shields, Anais Mitchell, Rachel Chavkin, Rachel Hauck; cast members Patr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:52PM

VIDEO: Watch Chita Rivera, Patti LuPone & More Tribute Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman at BROADWAY BACK TO SCHOOL

Last night Broadway stars and student Thespians shared the stage at Edison Ballroom for the 5th Broadway Back to School Gala supporting the Educational Theatre Foundation.  The event honor…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:40PM

Watch Tom Hiddleston, André De Shields, More Descend on Shubert Alley for 2019 Broadway Flea Market and Grand Auction by Dan Meyer

The annual Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS even raised $870,167 September 22.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:29PM

See André De Shields, Danny Burstein, More Descend on Shubert Alley for 2019 Broadway Flea Market and Grand Auction by Dan Meyer

The annual Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS even raised $870,167 September 22.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:29PM

Broadway Back To School Gala by Barry Gordin

FIFTH ANNUAL BROADWAY BACK TO SCHOOL GALA @ EDISON BALLROOM September 23, 2019: Broadway legend Chita Rivera, Tony Award winners Laura Benanti, Gavin Creel, and Celia Keenan-Bolger,…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 06:29PM

BC/EFA's Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction Raises $870,167

From theatrical treasures to selfies with stars, from exclusive auction experiences to coveted signed show posters and Playbills, there was something special for every Broadway fan at the 33…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:19PM

Exclusive: Meet Cathy Rigby & The Cast of GRUMPY OLD MEN At La Mirada In Their Third Vlog

Cast Members John Battagliese, Neil Starkenberg and April Nixon take you backstage during rehearsals of the West Coast Premiere of TV legend & Tony winner Hal Linden, the beloved Cathy R…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:04PM

Class Notes: From “L.O.V.E.R.,” Lois Robbins by James Marino

Listen: Lauren Class Schneider talks to Lois Robbins, playwright and star of “L.O.V.E.R.” playing off-broadway at the Pershing Square Signature Center. Class notes actively covers New Yo…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 06:00PM

Broadway League, Actors’ Equity reach tentative contract agreement by Caitlin Huston

The Broadway League and Actors’ Equity Association have reached a tentative agreement on a new contract, the two groups announced Monday.  Negotiated during the first two weeks of Septemb…

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 06:00PM
Monday, September 23, 2019 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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The Australian Ballet announces its 2020 season and seeks a new artistic director by Deborah Jones

As David McAllister announced his last full season as artistic director of The Australian Ballet, the company formally launched its search for McAllister’s successor. McAllister retires in…

SOURCE: deborahjones.me at 05:46PM

See Derren Brown Play Some Mind Games With the Cast of Hamilton by Nathan Skethway

The Olivier Award-winning illusionist and mentalist is now on Broadway with his show Secret.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:38PM

Educational Theatre Foundation Silent Auction Now Open for Bidding by Noah Mutterperl

Lots include a lunch with Be More Chill Tony nominee Joe Iconis and the VIP treatment at 2020’s Broadway in Bryant Park.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:27PM

Ethan Coen attempts to tie America together in A Play is a Poem by Clark Collis

Filmmakers Ethan and Joel Coen could have cast one of their starriest movies to date just by plucking former collaborators from the opening-night audience of A Play is a Poem: Brad Pitt, Jos…

SOURCE: Entertainment Weekly at 05:25PM

Broadway Grosses: Freestyle Love Supreme Hip-Hops Its Way to a Strong Box Office by Broadway.com

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Thomas Kail and Anthony Veneziale's high-energy show Freestyle Love Supreme began its highly anticipated Broadway run on September 13. Not only is the improv sensation…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:24PM

Get a First Look at Brian Cox as Lyndon B. Johnson in The Great Society by Broadway.com

The Great Society, Robert Schenkkan's sequel to All The Way, is playing at the Vivian Beaumont Theater starring Succession's Brian Cox as Lyndon B. Johnson. Bryan Cranston played the role in…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:24PM

The Hair’s The Thing! Get to Know Prolific Broadway Wig Designer Charles G. LaPointe by Lindsey Sullivan

Stephanie J. Block and Charles LaPointe at the 2019 Drama Desk Awards (Photo by Emilio Madrid-Kuser for Broadway.com) Wig and hair designer Charles G. LaPointe has nearly 70 Broadway credi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:24PM

No Matchmaker Needed! Yiddish Fiddler's Young Lovers Announce Real-Life Engagement by Andy Lefkowitz

Now they have everything! Drew Seigla and Stephanie Lynne Mason, the talented young stars who fall in love nightly as Pertshik and Hodl in the award-winning Yiddish-language production of…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:24PM

Mary-Louise Parker and More Talk Bringing The Sound Inside's Thrilling Two-Hander to Broadway by Broadway.com

Stars Mary-Louise Parker and Will Hochman share what drew them to The Sound Inside and why it's perfect for Broadway with director David Cromer and playwright Adam Rapp.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:24PM

Jersey Boys Tour Star Eric Chambliss Had an 'Out of Body Experience' Meeting Bob Gaudio by Caitlin Moynihan

Eric Chambliss is about to bring the story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons across the country as Bob Gaudio in the Jersey Boys national tour. Before embarking on the tour in New Haven,…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:24PM

Actors’ Equity Reaches Tentative Agreement With Broadway Producers by Greg Evans

Actors’ Equity Association has reached a tentative agreement with the Broadway League for a new contract, both sides say. “This agreement is a win for Equity members who will have strong…

SOURCE: Deadline at 05:23PM

Check Out George Salazar, Mj Rodriguez, and Amber Riley in Little Shop of Horrors by Nathan Skethway

Tony nominee Kevin Chamberlin and T.V. Carpio also star in the Howard Ashman-Alan Menken musical that opens September 25 at the Pasadena Playhouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:16PM

Broadway Fall Season Underway With New Shows; $29M Box Office Stuck In Summer by Greg Evans

Broadway’s fall season kicked into gear last week, with no fewer than eight new shows in previews, including three that just began performances. Overall box office, alas, was pretty much s…

SOURCE: Deadline at 05:08PM
Monday, September 23, 2019 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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How ‘Slave Play’ Got 800 Black People to the Theatre by American Theatre Editors

It's not just about filling seats but about increasing access and generating an authentic conversation.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:55PM

Photo Flash: First Look at THE GREAT SOCIETY on Broadway

Robert Schenkkan returns to Broadway with THE GREAT SOCIETY. Get a first look below!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:51PM

Photo Flash: Behind the Scenes at CONCERT FOR AMERICA

On September 21, SiriusXM's Seth Rudetsky and his husband, producer James Wesley, were joined by stars of the stage, screen, and dance floor for the latest iteration of their critically accl…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:37PM

Review: Miss You Like Hell musical at Baltimore Center Stage by Jayne Blanchard

Baltimore Center Stage’s new artistic director Stephanie Ybarra gets off to a dynamic start with the winning, women-centered musical, Miss You Like Hell, which celebrates the passion and p…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 04:33PM

Badia Farha – Authentic Self

Badia Farha plays many roles in her life, including wife, mother, actor, and singer, so taking on multiple characters in the recent Joe Iconis off-Broadway musical, Broadway Bounty Hunter, w…

SOURCE: www.drdrama.com at 04:24PM

Adam Langdon Joins Manhattan Theatre Club’s The New Englanders by Dan Meyer

Jeff Augustin’s new play officially opens October 2.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:23PM

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Weekly Grosses Analysis - 9/23

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

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:22PM

Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 9/22/19

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 9/22/2019.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:21PM

Antarctica: The Final Frontier for Artists and Writers? by CFR Staff

An Oct. 3 live Skype from Antarctica at a Connecticut museum highlights science "on the ice" -- and art. The post Antarctica: The Final Frontier for Artists and Writers? appeared first on Cl…

SOURCE: Clyde Fitch Report at 04:19PM

Theater Review: HELLO AGAIN (Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre in Evanston) by Lawrence Bommer

A MUSICAL CIRCLE JERK You could call it a daisy chain of horizontal encounters, this chronicle of sexual partisans whose sleeping around creates a sort of chain letter of lust. A ton of tale…

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 04:19PM

Point Park, CMU earn spots in top 30 college theater design and tech programs by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Penn State also makes the grade in the 2019-20 rankings by OnStage Blog.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 04:12PM

First Peek at The Great Society, About Lyndon B. Johnson, on Broadway by Playbill Staff

The new political drama opens October 1 at the Vivian Beaumont Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:08PM

3 Billy Porter Moments Seth Rudetsky Will Never Forget by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Seth shares stories about Rachel Bay Jones, Audra McDonald, and Pose star and newly minted Emmy Award winner Billy Porter

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:04PM
Monday, September 23, 2019 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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BEETLEJUICE Announces Spooktacular October Events

BEETLEJUICE, the unofficial official musical of Halloween, is celebrating every single Day-O in October with special events, limited edition keepsakes, contests, press appearances and exclus…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:59PM

Steven Boyer, Patrick Page and Mary Testa to Star in RETURN TO THE FORBIDDEN PLANET, One Night Only

Red Bull Theater today announced the cast for the one-night-only, all-star benefit concert performance of the Olivier Award-winning Best Musical Return to Forbidden Planet, a musical of Sh…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:54PM

BWW TV: Watch Original BEETLEJUICE Star Geena Davis Stop By the Winter Garden!

It's been over three decades since Geena Davis played Barbra, but the star still hasn't forgotten her Beetlejuice roots! Watch below as she pays a visit to the Winter Garden Theatre and gets…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:50PM

Grosses Analysis: Broadway’s Beautiful Draws Crowds as Musical Begins Final Month by Andrew Gans

Additionally, three Broadway productions took in over $2 million each during the week ending September 22.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:49PM

Casting Announced for The Thanksgiving Play at the Geffen Playhouse by Adam Hetrick

The satire about a politically correct elementary school Thanksgiving pageant had its Off-Broadway world premiere at Playwrights Horizons last year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:48PM

Original Dear Evan Hansen Star Laura Dreyfuss Talks Being Authentic on The Politician by Ruthie Fierberg

The Broadway actor spills the details on the new Ryan Murphy Netflix series and what it was like to reunite with co-star Ben Platt.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:43PM

Cynthia Erivo And Shoshana Bean Will Return To the Apollo Theater for Annual Holiday Event NIGHT DIVINE

On Monday, December 16, Tony, Grammy and Emmy Award Winner Cynthia Erivo and Broadway star, Billboard #1 recording artist Shoshana Bean come together for a one-night-only Holiday Spectac…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:27PM

Marisa Tomei on Returning To Broadway in The Rose Tattoo by Broadway Direct

Academy Award winner Marisa Tomei is currently unleashing a tour de force performance as Serafina Delle Rose, an Italian widow who rekindles her desire for love and life, in Roundabout Theat…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 03:17PM

‘Dancing with the Stars’ announces longest live tour ever by Chuck Barney

Just one Bay Area stop is on the new tour schedule

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 03:16PM

Offscript: Rocking Out With Lauren Yee and the Top 10 Plays by American Theatre Editors

Listen to the unveiling of the most-produced plays and playwrights, plus an excerpt from 'Cambodian Rock Band.'

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:11PM

Watch Sophia Anne Caruso in “Dead Mom” Music Video from Beetlejuice by Broadway Direct

Check out the OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO for “Dead Mom." "Pure mischief! Rowdy, cheeky and gleefully irreverent!" -New York Magazine The ghost-with-the-most makes his Broadway debut in this hil…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 03:01PM
Monday, September 23, 2019 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Review: “Elephant & Piggie’s ‘We Are In A Play!'” by Adventure Theatre & ATMTC Academy by Jane Franklin

Elephant and Piggie, two delightful characters based on the Elephant & Piggie books by Mo Willems, come to life in Adventure Theatre’s musical theatre production, Elephant & Piggie…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:56PM

Dance News: Chen Dance Center Celebrates 1st "Chinese American Heritage Week" by The Dance Enthusiast

Chen Dance Center Celebrates 1st "Chinese American Heritage Week," the 150th Anniversary Of The 1st US Transcontinental Railroad & The Chinese American WWII Veteran Congressional Gold …

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 02:48PM

IMPRESSIONS: Company XIV's "Queen of Hearts" at Théâtre XIV by The Dance Enthusiast

In Company XIV's "Queen of Hearts" at Théâtre XIV, "In this sensual feast, Company XIV pulls much more than a rabbit out of their figurative top hat." — Henning Rübsam, Brooklyn

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 02:48PM

Review: The American Pops Orchestra ‘Coat of Many Colors: The Music of Dolly Parton’ at Arena Stage by Betsy Lizotte

Luxurious! No rags here, only riches. Luke Frazier, the Pops’ magnificent maestro, once again wove a rich tapestry of talent to compose APO’s Coat of Many Colors: The Music of Dolly Part…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:38PM

Porgy and Bess Stars Eric Owens and Angel Blue on Bringing the Show to Met Opera After 30 Years by Matt Dobkin

The new production of the Gershwin-Heyward classic opens the Met's season September 23.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:36PM

Jenna Russell as Piaf and new Stiles and Drewe musical feature in Nottingham Playhouse season by Ruth Comerford

Jenna Russell will star as Edith Piaf in Nottingham Playhouse’s 2020 season, which also includes a new Stiles and Drewe musical directed

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:30PM

Parent Trap Musical Identical Sets World Premiere with Nottingham Playhouse by Andy Lefkowitz

This news has us seeing double! Nottingham Playhouse has announced the new musical Identical, an adaptation of Erich Kastner's 1949 novel Lottie and Lisa, which was popularized by the 1961 a…

SOURCE: Theatre.com at 02:30PM

Cynthia Erivo and Shoshana Bean Will Reunite for Night Divine at the Apollo Theater by Adam Hetrick

After a sold-out debut last December, Erivo and Bean return to the historic Harlem venue for the soulful celebration of the holiday season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:24PM

Listen to the Full Single ‘Under Pressure’ From Leslie Odom Jr.’s Upcoming Album by Ruthie Fierberg

The album from the Hamilton Tony winner drops in November.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:20PM

Should disabled characters be played by disabled actors? by Chris Hewitt / Minneapolis Star Tribune

The offensive practice of actors donning “blackface” or “yellowface” is largely retired. Next to go may be what some call “cripface.”

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 02:19PM

The Old Globe, Ars Nova, St. Ann's Warehouse, and More Are Hiring by Playbill Staff

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:17PM

Theater Review: Bedlam’s “Crucible” — Burn, Baby, Burn by David Greenham

Bedlam's provocative production of The Crucible has a purpose -- to urge us all to stand up and shout down the devils in our midst. The post Theater Review: Bedlam’s “Crucible” — Bu…

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 02:06PM

'It will always touch your soul': why Giselle still haunts us by Anna Winter

The supernatural story of love, betrayal and death can be seen in three wildly different versions in the UK this autumn There’s something special about Giselle. Ever since its gas-lit pre…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:06PM

Review: ‘Trying’ at 1st Stage Tysons by Barbara Mackay

You could approach Trying at 1st Stage as a realistic, two-character play about a real-life character, Judge Francis Biddle, and his new secretary, Sarah Schorr. Born to a life of wealth and…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:04PM

Justin Guarini and Chad Kimball to Headline Random Acts Benefit Concert by Adam Hetrick

The upcoming concert will take place at Rockwood Music Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:04PM

Suzan-Lori Parks hopes new play ‘White Noise’ ‘burns you clean’ by Sam Hurwitt, Correspondent

Berkeley Rep presents Suzan-Lori Parks' racially charged ‘White Noise,’ a play she hopes has a an cathartic effect on audiences.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 02:00PM
Monday, September 23, 2019 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Review: ‘The Finger’ at Venus Theater by Bob Ashby

Ambiguous loss that binds two people together while pushing them apart. Incompatible paths of grief that alienate each other’s only source of connection. The dominating presence of someone…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:58PM

All Rise, Starring Tony Winners Ruthie Ann Miles and Lindsay Mendez, Premieres on CBS September 23 by Noah Mutterperl

The courthouse drama follows the chaotic lives of L.A. judges, assistant district attorneys, clerks, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:24PM

Nicolas Dromard Returns to Jersey Boys as Tommy DeVito by Andy Lefkowitz

Nicolas Dromard, a multi-talented former star of Jersey Boys, reprises his turn as Tommy DeVito in the off-Broadway production at New World Stages beginning on September 23. He replaces Core…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:18PM

Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Eric Chambliss of the Jersey Boys National Tour by Broadway.com

Eric Chambliss stops by Broadway.com HQ to chat about the Jersey Boys national tour and more with Beth Stevens.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:18PM

America's Got Talent's Dom Chambers & Eric Chien Join Lineup for The Illusionists—Magic of the Holidays by Andy Lefkowitz

Dom Chambers and Eric Chien, the multi-talented magic makers known for their appearances on America's Got Talent, have signed on to take the Broadway stage this winter in The Illusionists�…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:18PM

Joel Grey, Jonathan Groff, Miriam Shor & More Will Pay Tribute to Sutton Foster at Drama League Gala by Andy Lefkowitz

A talent-packed lineup of friends and co-stars will come together next month to toast two-time Tony winner Sutton Foster at the Drama League 36th annual benefit gala. The previously announc…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:18PM

Ryan McCartan, Taylor Iman Jones and More Talk Scotland, PA's Shakespearean Roots & Creating an Original Musical by Broadway.com

Stars Ryan McCartan, Taylor Iman Jones, Jay Armstrong Johnson and more talk bringing Scotland, PA to off-Broadway and honoring Shakespeare.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:18PM

Jodi Picoult's Bestseller Between the Lines to Debut as Off-Broadway Musical in 2020 by Andy Lefkowitz

Between the Lines, a new musical based on the acclaimed novel by Jodi Picoult and her daughter Samantha van Leer, will make its New York premiere at off-Broadway's Tony Kiser Theater in 20…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:18PM

See How Mean Girls Star Reneé Rapp Spends a Two-Show Day as Regina George on Broadway

See how Mean Girls new star, Reneé Rapp, spends a two-show day.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 01:14PM

Fruits of the loom: Anne Low’s woven sculptures using historic weaving methods

The textile artist uses old techniques to generate new things, using the woven fabric as a bedrock

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 01:03PM

‘Sufficient scares to get the blood pumping’: THE EXORCIST – Touring by Lauren Humphreys

The Exorcist is a little flabby, even at a short 100 minute running time, and it never matches the nerve-shredding tension of the movie version, but there are sufficient scares to get the bl…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PM
Monday, September 23, 2019 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Review: Jitney at Arena Stage by Roy Maurer

Director Ruben Santiago-Hudson’s restaging of his 2017 Broadway production of Jitney at Arena Stage—bringing to town much of the design team and several of the actors—is a terrific kic…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 12:54PM

A look at Unexpected Turbulence: lipstick, slapstick in the not-always-friendly skies by Lorraine Treanor

Alexander Burnett, in DC on a break from his studies in Paris, plays flight attendant Crystelle Desjardins, determined to win”Best Flight Attendant in the Fleet” for the 16th year in a r…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 12:54PM

How Ann Patchett Threw Her Entire Book Away (Parts Of It A Few Times) Before Getting To The Right Voice by Artsjournal2

Patchett, author of Bel Canto and State of Wonder (and the new The Dutch House): “It was a funny thing to throw a book out. People seemed much more upset about it than I was. Some people s…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 12:48PM

Netflix Might Start Giving Out Bonuses For Successful Films by Artsjournal2

Of course, that would mean it might need to release numbers because, after all, what is “successful” for Netflix? Bonuses for awards, however, might also be in the works at the streaming…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 12:48PM

When Copy Editors Backstopped The News Room by Artsjournal

“It makes me crazy reading sloppy, typo-strewn copy. Ditto for readers, as has been made clear by the hundreds of emails I receive complaining about errors and inexcusable typos. The takea…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 12:48PM

Russian Court Frees Actor After Public Protests by Artsjournal

Pavel Ustinov had been arrested during anti-government protests last month. The backlash against the case came largely from Moscow’s theatre community, which carries plenty of social capit…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 12:48PM

Scenes at Broadway Flea. Immigrants Get Their Own Theater, and a Voice. Billy Porter Wins at 50. #Stageworthy News of the Week by Jonathan Mandell

  The city has announced plans  to build a performing arts center dedicated to Immigrants. The proposed Immigrant Research and Performing Arts Center will go up in Inwood, the northernmos…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 12:38PM

Lyric Hammersmith Cast of Ghost Stories Will Reprise Performances at Ambassadors Theatre by Andy Lefkowitz

The talented foursome who led the worldwide cult phenomenon Ghost Stories at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre have signed on to haunt West End audiences for its upcoming fall engagement at The…

SOURCE: Theatre.com at 12:35PM

Freemove Dance: “ …it’s time…” by Victor Gluck, Editor-In-Chief

Co-presented by The Theater at the 14th Street Y, '…it’s time…" explored the dynamics of a small group of five—excellent—performers whose existence appeared to be controlled by a l…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 12:26PM

Read the Reviews for Netflix's The Politician, Starring Tony Winner Ben Platt by Dan Meyer

Ryan Murphy’s debut Netflix series also stars Gwenyth Paltrow alongside Tony winners Jessica Lange, Judith Light, and Bette Midler.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:16PM

Holding Court: A Review of King Hedley II at Court Theatre by Irene Hsiao

Court Theatre continues to strengthen its reputation as the premiere destination for August Wilson work with this latest production.

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 12:15PM

Rachel Brosnahan to Lead One Night Only Reading at NYTW

New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) announced today a special one-night-only reading of Play Yourself by two-time Obie Award winner Harry Kondoleon (Anteroom; The Houseguest) directed by Obie A…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:12PM

VIDEO: MEAN GIRLS' Jonalyn Saxer Takes Over Instagram!

We headed to North Shore High yesterday for a fetch inside look at the Mean Girls tour with Jonalyn Saxer as she took over BroadwayWorld's Instagram Story! So in case you missed it (or j…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:12PM

VIDEO: Derren Brown Tricks Around with the Cast of HAMILTON

From stage to screen, two-time Olivier Award winner Derren Brown has mesmerized millions worldwide with his unique brand of mind reading, persuasion, and psychological illusion. Now, he is t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:12PM

Review Roundup: What Did Critics Think of THE KING'S SPEECH at Chicago Shakespeare Theater?

Chicago Shakespeare Theater's North American Premiere production of David Seidler's The King's Speech opened last week in The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare and runs through October 20, 2019. D…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:11PM

Stiles and Drewe’s Gay Cinderella Update, Soho Cinders, to Play London’s Charing Cross Theatre by Adam Hetrick

The Olivier Award-winning writers recently opened their world-premiere musical Becoming Nancy at the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:04PM

Jodi Picoult Bestseller Headed Off Broadway In Musical Adaptation by Greg Evans

A musical adaptation of Between the Lines, the best-selling novel by mega-selling author Jodi Picoult and daughter Samantha Van Leer, is heading for Off Broadway. Producer Daryl Roth announc…

SOURCE: Deadline at 12:00PM

Designer Rajha Shakiry: ‘Collaboration is about trusting people who can push you’ by Heather Marks

The designer of some of the UK’s most eye-catching productions tells Heather Marks about quitting her analyst job to work in theatre,

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Monday, September 23, 2019 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Musical Adaptation of Between the Lines Sets Off-Broadway Premiere by Ryan McPhee

The show, based on the book by Jodi Picoult and Samantha Van Leer, will open in May 2020.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:59AM

VIDEO: Watch the Trailer For Netflix's AMERICAN SON, Starring Kerry Washington, Jeremy Jordan, Steven Pasquale, and Eugene Lee!

The official trailer has been released for the Netflix film adaptation of Christopher Demos-Brown's play American Son!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:58AM

WATCH: School of Rock's Isabella Russo Debuts a Song From New Musical The Big One-Oh! by Logan Culwell-Block

The new musical, currently running at Atlantic Theater Company, features music and lyrics by Doug Besterman and Dean Pitchford plus a book by Timothy Allen McDonald.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:57AM

The Doctor, Starring Juliet Stevenson, Will Move to the West End by Andy Lefkowitz

Ahead of concluding a sold-out run at the Almeida Theatre, Olivier winner Robert Icke's acclaimed staging of his play The Doctor has been scheduled to receive a West End transfer in the spr…

SOURCE: Theatre.com at 11:55AM

Nicolas Dromard Returns to Jersey Boys Off-Broadway by Emily Selleck

The Tommy DeVito actor closed the original Broadway production in 2017.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:48AM

Sylvia Milo’s heartbreaking ‘The Other Mozart’ comes to San Jose by Randy McMullen

Sylvia Milo's solo show about Amadeus Mozart's hard-luck sister plays at the Hammer Theatre in San Jose.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 11:45AM

Mapplethorpe-inspired ‘Triptych’ oratorio comes to UC Berkeley by Georgia Rowe

Bryce Dessner, best known as guitarist and songwriter for The National, wrote 'Triptych' in response to Mapplethorpe's galvanizing photos.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 11:45AM

Exclusive First Look at the Israeli Premiere of La Cage Aux Folles by Playbill Staff

The beloved musical opened in Tel Aviv August 27, and all proceeds go to an LGBTQ+ charity.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:34AM

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Star Rachel Brosnahan Will Headline Benefit Reading of Play Yourself by Andrew Gans

Lee Sunday Evans will direct the reading of Harry Kondoleon's play for New York Theatre Workshop.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:25AM

Mark-Anthony Turnage’s Refugee — the composer at his most haunting

This premier at Milton Court Concert Hall in London also showcased the talents of young conductor Andrew Gourlay

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 11:23AM

Choreography goes down the pecking order at the Palais Garnier, Paris

There was a stark contrast between works by Hiroshi Sugimoto and William Forsythe

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 11:20AM

Improvised jazz at the highest level from Vijay Iyer and Craig Taborn at Wigmore Hall

The two pianists created pieces that were packed with ideas and pulsed with energy

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 11:17AM

Ofcom launches four more probes into China broadcaster

Regulator to examine whether Hong Kong coverage breached UK’s broadcasting code

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 11:15AM

Danny Bolero, Ashley Marie Ortiz, and Monica Steuer Will Star in Fur Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

Boundless Theatre Company will present the New York premiere of Migdalia Cruz's play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:09AM

Broadway's The Illusionists—Magic Of The Holidays Shakes Up Cast with 2 America’s Got Talent Semi-Finalists by Dan Meyer

Dom Chambers and Eric Chien will now conjure tricks alongside Chris Cox, Paul Dabek, Kevin James, Enzo Weyne, and Verba Shadow Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:05AM

Waiting In The Wings: The Life of An Understudy, Swing, Standby or Replacement by Mara Jill Herman

The success of a Broadway production might seem like it depends on its leading actor or a celebrity name, but the show literally could not go on without the extreme flexibility and talent of…

SOURCE: theatrenerds.com at 11:03AM

Chambers and Chien Join The Illusionists – Magic of the Holidays by Mark A. Robinson For Broadway Direct

The magic of Broadway’s forthcoming special event The Illusionists – Magic Of The Holidays just upped a few notches. Joining the already announced Chris Cox, who will serve as “The Men…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 11:01AM

‘Cruttenden’s performance is one of subtle conflict’: BLACK CHIFFON – Park Theatre ★★★★ by Rev Stan

Black Chiffon is an interesting play, slowly building enough psychological intrigue and drama to keep you hooked.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM

Podcast Episode 195 – Broadway Group Sales Agent Stephanie Lee

https://www.buzzsprout.com/123341/1742308-195-stephanie-lee.mp3 Don’t get me wrong, I love talking to Pulitzer Prize Winners, Tony Award Winners and all of the marquis names we’ve had on…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00AM

Podcast Episode 195 – Broadway Group Sales Agent Stephanie Lee

Don’t get me wrong, I love talking to Pulitzer Prize Winners, Tony Award Winners and all of the marquis names we’ve had on the almost 200 (!) episodes of this podcast. But some of the mo…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00AM
Monday, September 23, 2019 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Laura Osnes, Jonathan Groff, Joel Grey, Beth Leavel and More Join The Drama League's Benefit Gala Celebrating Sutton Foster

The Drama League has revealed some of the artists who will be honoring Sutton Foster at the organization's 36th Annual Benefit Gala this fall. The black-tie evening honoring Foster a?" a two…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:54AM

MY NAME IS LUCY BARTON Announces Ticket Onsale Dates

Manhattan Theatre Club has announced ticketing information today for the upcoming American premiere of the London Theatre Company production of My Name is Lucy Barton starring Laura Linney, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:54AM

AMERICA'S GOT TALENT Semi- Finalists Don Chambers and Eric Chien Will Join THE ILLUSIONISTS - MAGIC OF THE HOLIDAYS On Broadway

2019 a?oeAmerica's Got Talenta?? semi-finalists Dom Chambers and Eric Chien will join the cast of The Illusionists a?" Magic Of The Holidays for the show's record fifth holiday season, playi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:54AM

First Look: On Bear Ridge starring Rhys Ifans at the Royal Court

The Royal Court Theatre and Wales National Theatre co-production of On Bear Ridge, which is set to open at the Royal Court on 24 October as part of the venue's politically charged 2019/202…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 10:50AM

WATCH: Mary-Louise Parker Reveals What Compelled Her to Take on the Role of Bella in The Sound Inside by Roberto Araujo

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:37AM

Read Reviews for U.S. Premiere of The King’s Speech, Starring Harry Hadden-Paton and James Frain by Adam Hetrick

The production, which opened September 20 at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, will go on to play regional engagements across the U.S.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:19AM

West End Cast of Ghost Stories Set to Scare Audiences Once More by Dan Meyer

A revival of Andy Nyman and Jeremy Dyson’s play will run at Ambassadors Theatre this fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:19AM

Stark and naked: the striking duet where one dancer is nude by Lyndsey Winship

In Lucy Guerin’s show Split, two performers – one clothed, one not – slowly trap themselves into a corner The first thing you notice about Lucy Guerin’s award-winning duet, Split, is…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:18AM

The Dong with a Luminous Nose review – a lovely load of nonsense by Miriam Gillinson

Little Angel theatre, LondonThis imaginative adaptation delights in the sounds and sensations of Edward Lear’s peculiar poem about a lonely boy The stage is filled with puppets that seem t…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:18AM

Julian Clary: ‘I have the right to be a camp, effeminate homosexual’ by Tim Jonze

The comedian has spent more than 30 years outraging and educating straight audiences. He recalls his early fame, the infamous Norman Lamont gag – and his brief stab at heterosexuality In a…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:18AM

See Chita Rivera, Laura Benanti, and More at 2019 Broadway Back to School Gala by Nathan Skethway

Benanti hosted the event for the Educational Theatre Foundation, which supports theatre education programs for schools in need.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:13AM

Call It The End Of A (Millennials-Long) Era: Convents And Monasteries Are Dying by Artsjournal2

In Europe, an entire way of life is ending. “Around 1960, there were still about 110,000 nuns and monks in Germany. Twenty years ago, there were 38,348. Now, there are about 17,900.” But…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 10:06AM

Male Dancers Say Homophobia And Misogyny (Yes, Misogyny) Still Cloud Their Careers by Artsjournal2

The recent #BoysDanceToo discussion – and the need for that discussion – highlighted the issue that boys and men who become dancers, especially ballet dancers, face bullying and homophob…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 10:06AM

A New, Young Generation Of Fashion Photographers Is Changing The Genre by Artsjournal2

These photographers have the covers of (American) Vogue or (British) Vogue, gain access to their subjects for portraits on social media, and change the way the people they photograph are tho…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 10:06AM

Illustrator Marjorie Blamey, Who Just Died At 101, Had 10,000 Wildflower Paintings To Her Name by Artsjournal2

Blamey was an utterly prolific illustrator of wildflowers. She “contributed all the colour illustrations, amounting to many thousands of paintings, for a succession of distinguished field …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 10:06AM

It’s Only 2019, But The Guardian Has Made A List Of The 100 Best Books Of The 21st Century by Artsjournal2

Agree, disagree, tick off the ones you’ve read on a list … whatever, here they all are, from nonfiction to poetry to doorstop novels to graphic novel memoirs to everything else that won …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 10:06AM

Actor Aron Eisenberg, Who Took A Joke Character And Imbued Him With Full Humanity On Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Has Died At 50 by Artsjournal2

Eisenberg’s character Nog was supposed to be a joke, like all of the Ferengi. But Eisenberg helped change all of that. (And here’s a Twitter thread that explains it more beautifully than…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 10:06AM

Dear Marie Stopes review at Kings Place, London – ‘short but potent’ by Inge Kjemtrup

In 1918, birth-control advocate Marie Stopes published Married Life, a book that ignited a firestorm of controversy for its daring premise that

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:03AM

Broadway Licensing Picks Up Rights to The Shawshank Redemption Stage Adaptation by Adam Hetrick

The stage production is based on the Stephen King novella, best known for its 1994 film adaptation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM
Monday, September 23, 2019 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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VIDEO: Take a Deeper Look into FROZEN 2 with New Trailer!

Walt Disney Animation Studios' 'Frozen 2' revealed a new trailer this morning that journeys into the enchanted forest, revealing more of Anna & Elsa's adventure in the highly anticipated…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:59AM

See the Trailer for Netflix Adaptation of Broadway's American Son, Starring Kerry Washington by Dan Meyer

Theatre alums Steven Pasquale, Jeremy Jordan, and Eugene Lee also reprise their roles in the cinematic take on the play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:53AM

FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME Announced Expansion of FLS Academy

FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME, the critically acclaimed improv troupe founded by Thomas Kail, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Anthony Veneziale, announced the expansion of Freestyle Love Supreme Academy, th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:51AM

GRACE NOTES: Monday, September 23, 2019 by Susan Grace

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SOURCE: Grace Notes Subscription at 09:49AM

ArtsBeat Radio/TV Interview with Actor/Playwright Ben Scranton by Mark G Auerbach

ArtsBeat Radio/TV on 89.5fm/WSKB and WCPC15 9/20/19. Mark G. Auerbach chats with Springfield actor and playwright Ben Scranton, whose new play is part of a new play festival in Pittsburgh th…

SOURCE: YouTube at 09:48AM

First Wives Club Star Ryan Michelle Bathe Proves Her Theatre Credentials by Ruthie Fierberg

The NYU grad may be breaking big in the “Diane Keaton role” of the new version of First Wives Club, but she laid her roots on the stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:47AM

BWW Review: Canada's Former First Lady and Current First Mom Goes Solo in MARGARET TRUDEAU: CERTAIN WOMAN OF AN AGE

'This is a work in progress,' co-author Alix Sobler advised the Minetta Lane Theatre audience before a press performance of the autobiographical solo play, MARGARET TRUDEAU: CERTAIN WOMAN OF…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:45AM

Freestyle Love Supreme Academy to Return in October by Ruthie Fierberg

Find out how you can learn from Broadway hip-hop improv experts like Chris Jackson and James Monroe Iglehart.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:41AM

Julie Andrews Named Recipient of 48th American Film Institute Life Achievement Award by Andrew Gans

The stage and screen star will be presented the award in April 2020 in Los Angeles.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:35AM

Follow Elsa and Anna Into an Enchanted Forest in the Official Trailer for Frozen 2 by Dan Meyer

Idina Menzel, Kristen Bell, and Jonathan Groff all return to lend their vocal talents in the highly anticipated Disney animated sequel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:33AM

BEETLEJUICE Celebrates Every Day-O in October With Special Events

Beetlejuice is celebrating every Day-O in October with special events, limited edition keepsakes, contests, press appearances and exclusive partnerships!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:31AM

Broadway Horoscope: Villains Edition by Felicia Fitzpatrick

Which villainous character aligns with your astrological sign?

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:30AM

West End transfer of Ghost Stories finds its cast

Casting has just been announced for the highly-anticipated West End transfer of Andy Nyman and Jeremy Dyson's spooky London theatre show, Ghost Stories. The pant-wetting production opens a…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 09:30AM

I Want My EdTA, 1980-1999 by Gregory Bossler

Celebrating 90 years of Thespians The post I Want My EdTA, 1980-1999 appeared first on Dramatics Magazine Online.

SOURCE: Dramatics Magazine at 09:24AM

What's Playing on Broadway: September 23-29, 2019

Below, BroadwayWorld brings you this weekly listing of Broadway shows and their show times for September 23-29.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:23AM

NOVENAS FOR A LOST HOSPITAL by Sandi Durell

    By Ron Fassler   Novenas for a Lost Hospital, currently at Off-Broadway’s Rattlestick Playwrights Theater on Waverly Place in Greenwich Village, beautifully plays itself out at thre…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 09:17AM

An Evening with Armistead Maupin Tour by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Much-loved author and LGBT activist Armistead Maupin can be seen around the UK in the An Evening With Armistead Maupin tour from September 2019. This post An Evening with Arm…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 09:15AM

See acting legend Paddington Bear in his first stage show by Marc Snetiker

Critically acclaimed actor and bear community leader Paddington will make his first major appearance on stage this December — and should you not be lucky enough to accrue a ticket through …

SOURCE: Entertainment Weekly at 09:00AM

‘Inventive, empowering & honest as hell’: CALL ME FURY – Hope Theatre ★★★★★ by Amy Toledano

Call Me Fury is a wonderfully poetic disembowelling of Arthur Miller’s The Crucible, as told by the women who were accused of “witchcraft” during the Salem witch trials of 17th century.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM

Ep. 38: Kristin Chenoweth ‘For the Girls’ by Lauren Van Hemert

A year ago, I interviewed Kristin Chenoweth in advance of her concert in Boone, North Carolina. So, with the release of her seventh album https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07VRFYDQV?pf_rd…

SOURCE: Beltline to Broadway at 09:00AM

Bring the Conversation by Demi Nandhra, Rajni Shah

By Demi Nandhra, Rajni Shah. Demi Nandhra and Rajni Shah talk about their performance practices, social media, mental health, ego, and more.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 09:00AM
Monday, September 23, 2019 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Plovdiv, Bulgaria: working ‘Together’ to make culture more accessible by Nick Awde

Europe’s joint capital of culture has a packed programme of events that aim to further its quest for cultural unity. Nick Awde

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:53AM

Matera, Italy: rising from poverty to become a playground for artists by Nick Awde

Once one of Italy’s most deprived cities, Matera’s rebirth as a European Capital of Culture presents an opportunity to break down barriers

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:52AM

Exclusive Podcast: LITTLE KNOWN FACTS with Ilana Levine and Karen Olivo

BroadwayWorld has teamed up with Broadway actress Ilana Levine, who makes her entrance onto the podcast stage with her critically acclaimed show Little Known Facts. Ilana's unique brand of c…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:52AM

New Museum Organizes A Festival In The Bronx, But Anti-Gentrification Activists Say No by Artsjournal2

The New Museum planned a whole festival about climate change. ” IdeasCity Bronx … was supposed to feature a series of discussion panels, artist talks, performances, and workshops,” bu…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 08:42AM

Can Anyone Truly Explain Britain’s Strictly Come Dancing? by Artsjournal2

Not really, but let’s try: Strictly “is a lightheartedly competitive dance show that is still rigorously ruled by ancient stone tablets engraved with edicts and stored in a holy room at …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 08:42AM

The Biggest Surprises, And Snubs, Of The Emmys by Artsjournal2

Well, let’s start with the snubbing of Veep and Julia Louis-Dreyfus, but there were others. (Here’s the complete list of winners, too.) – Variety

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 08:42AM

Michelle Williams Wins An Emmy And Uses It To Stump For Equal Access And Pay For Women Of Color by Artsjournal2

Williams, who won for playing Gwen Verdon in Fosse/Verdon, said, “The next time a woman — and especially a woman of color, because she stands to make 52 cents on the dollar compared to h…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 08:42AM

Protecting The Playwright’s Art Through Residencies by Artsjournal2

When playwrights get company residencies, they learn a lot – how seasons are put together, what kinds of casts theatres are looking for, and how not to take it personally when their plays …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 08:42AM

The Science Of Attraction Actually Does Make Two Hearts Beat As One by Artsjournal2

How can that be real? Chemistry, biology, physics … “The real measure of whether two people hit it off is how much they synchronise internal bodily functions, like heart rate and sweatin…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 08:42AM

Dance Class Helps A Child-Turned-Adult Movie Star Feel Normal by Artsjournal2

Keke Palmer came to fame playing Queen Latifah’s niece, and 17 years later, she’s about to become the host for the third hour of Good Morning America (oh, and she plays a part in the new…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 08:42AM

New production of Stiles and Drewe’s musical Soho Cinders heads to the Charing Cross Theatre

Stiles and Drewe and Elliot Davis’ musical Soho Cinders, a deliciously naughty satirical twist on the Cinderella fairy tale, will have a nine-week run at London’s Charing Cross Theatre.

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 08:40AM

BROADWAY HEAT: The Lightning Thief (Elimination Round) by JK

New show! New round of Broadway Heat! That's right - since The Lightning Thief began previews last week, we have a job to do!In our annual quest to name the buzziest Broadway actor or actres…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 08:36AM

The Excitement of The Glass Menagerie Directed by Austin Pendleton & Peter Bloch by Sandi Durell

  Taking on Tennessee Williams’ memory play can be exciting, daunting and challenging. But Ruth Stage’s Matt de Rogatis (producer, actor) makes it sound like a cinch when you have peopl…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 08:35AM

Blithe Spirit starring Jennifer Saunders to run in the West End's Duke of York's Theatre in 2020

The smash-hit Off-West End revival of Noël Coward's Blithe Spirit is set to transfer from its highly successful run at the Theatre Royal Bath to the Duke of York's Theatre in London's Wes…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 08:30AM

VIDEO: Michelle Williams Tackles Pay Inequality in Emmys Acceptance Speech For FOSSE/VERDON

Last night, Michelle Williams won the 2019 Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie for her role as Gwen Verdon on FX's FOSSE/VERDON! Williams took the stage to give a …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:18AM

NEWS: Almeida Theatre’s production of Robert Icke’s The Doctor transfers to the West End by Press Releases

Robert Icke’s Almeida Theatre production, The Doctor, will transfer to the Duke of York’s Theatre from 20 April to 11 July 2020, with press night on 29 April. Olivier Award winner Juliet…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:16AM

VIDEO: Billy Porter Gives Moving Speech Following Emmy Win For POSE

Last night, Billy Porter won the 2019 Emmy for Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his role on the hit FX drama series Pose. Porter made history as the first openly gay black man to win the awa…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:10AM

The Doctor starring Juliet Stevenson announces West End transfer by Georgia Snow

The Doctor, starring Juliet Stevenson, will transfer to the West End next year, it has been announced. Robert Icke’s adaptation of Arthur

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:06AM

Taunton Brewhouse warns of closure risk by Ruth Comerford

Taunton’s Brewhouse Theatre has warned its future is at risk, because of financial insecurity surrounding its plans for redevelopment. Taunton Deane Borough

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:06AM
Monday, September 23, 2019 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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The Dong with a Luminous Nose review at Little Angel Theatre, London – ‘strikingly surreal’ by Julia Rank

The Little Angel Theatre doesn’t shy away from presenting children’s shows imbued with melancholic elements. Edward Lear used ‘nonsense’ verse as a

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:52AM

Mamma Mia! review at Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh – ‘the ensemble is as tight as the lycra’ by Thom Dibdin

Sharon Sexton owns the role of Donna Sheridan, the Greek island taverna-owning unmarried mother whose daughter Sophie (a bright and effervescent Emma

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:46AM

A Taste of Honey review at the Lowry, Salford – ‘Jodie Prenger is extraordinary’ by Francesca Peschier

It has been more than 60 years since the premiere of then 19-year-old Shelagh Delaney’s debut play. Eight years after her death,

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:21AM

WATCH: Visit the Great British Golf Course, formerly known as the United Kingdom, in the trailer for dystopian drama The Open by Featured Content

Three decades in the future, when Donald Trump has bought the UK, all that remains is one giant golfing resort. This terrifying dystopian picture is the one drawn by new thriller The Open, w…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:20AM

Melbourne Fringe: Top Gun! The Musical by Arts Review

Lately, I’ve been walking into performance spaces purposefully not reading programs, publicity, or any sundry blurbs and whatnot. Going into a show blind can be a great way to judge their …

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 07:14AM

Carmen review at Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff – ‘a Carmen for the #MeToo generation’ by George Hall

Carmen is one of the most iconic operas, with the popularity of individual musical numbers giving everyone some idea of its subject

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:11AM

Children’s theatre engagement declining faster than all other creative activities by Georgia Snow

Theatre engagement among children has experienced a significant decrease in the past year, falling more than any other creative activity, according to

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:03AM

Poll: Do Shakespeare productions today try too hard to be popular? by The Stage

Last week, theatre critic Michael Billington criticised current Shakespeare practice, arguing that he doesn’t “see the level of Shakespearean acting and directing

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:03AM

Just because: a rare TV appearance by E.M. Forster by Terry Teachout

E.M. Forster talks about himself and his work on Monitor. This interview was originally telecast by the BBC on December 21, 1958: (This is the latest in a series of arts- and history-relate…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:01AM

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Big the Musical at the Dominion Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews for Big, the musical based on the Tom Hanks film, now playing for a limited season at the Dominion Theatre.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM

Almanac: C.S. Lewis on the moral threat of “insiderism” by Terry Teachout

“To nine out of ten of you the choice which could lead to scoundrelism will come, when it does come, in no very dramatic colours. Obviously bad men, obviously threatening or bribing, will …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:00AM

Hit show Waitress extends its West End run for the fourth time!

The diner will continue to serve pie in the West End as the show announces its fourth extension! Over on Broadway, the pie-tacular comedy has been running at the Brook Atkinson Theater since…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 07:00AM
Monday, September 23, 2019 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Rose Theatre Kingston reverts to artistic director model by Matthew Hemley

Rose Theatre Kingston is returning to an artistic director model for the first time in six years, following a review of its

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:50AM

Melbourne Fringe: Nevernatal by Arts Review

Written and directed by Freya Magee, Nevernatal is a charming comedy that tests the strength of friendship when peoples’ lives are on the cusp of changing forever. People bring all sorts o…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 06:49AM

Zanetto and Susanna’s Secret at St Mary’s Church, Haddington – ‘strong emotional heft and brightly played comedy’ by Thom Dibdin

Scottish Opera brings strong emotional heft to the Scottish premiere of Mascagni’s Zanetto and some brightly played comedy in Wolf-Ferrari’s Susanna’s Secret

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:34AM

Shida review at the Vaults, London – ‘full of tantalising music, but patchily written’ by Ava Wong Davies

The bright yellows soaking Shida’s promotional material might lead you to believe that it’s a feel-good shot of sunshine in the dank

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:24AM

Melbourne Fringe: Monster / Woman by Arts Review

It’s one thing to be paralysed by choice during a Fringe Festival, but rather more inconvenient to be turned to stone, as were the men who met the snake-haired Gorgon Medusa in myths. In M…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 06:16AM
Monday, September 23, 2019 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Melbourne Fringe: Pisca by Arts Review

As the Melbourne Fringe guide relates: “Pisca was born to be a duck. He’s just not very good at it”. A previous run of the show earned performer Cameron Taylor a Green Room Award nomin…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 05:59AM

Terror From The Skies at Live Theatre, Newcastle – ‘a beautifully rendered slice of life’ by Tracey Sinclair

Moveable Feast’s new touring production, Terror From The Skies, is a skilfully executed solo show by artistic director Matthew Bellwood that uses

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Wake Up With BWW 9/23: Watch the Full CONCERT FOR AMERICA, and More!

Today's top stories: Watch the full Concert For America, 'My First Broadway Show' stickers are now available at all Broadway theatres, and more!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:24AM

On the Couch with Mark Salvestro by Arts Review

Who is Mark Salvestro? Hailing from the Snowy Mountains in NSW, I packed up my country boy life and moved to Sydney to ‘become an actor’ in 2011. From there, I gravitated away from the �…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 05:09AM

‘Most of the work is done by the actors’: AMSTERDAM – Orange Tree Theatre by Aleks Sierz

New Israeli play Amsterdam about the effect of the past on the present is an open text which owes much too much to Martin Crimp.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:00AM
Monday, September 23, 2019 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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Margaret Atwood: The Testaments by Arts Review

Shortlisted for the Booker Prize 2019, in this electrifying sequel to The Handmaid’s Tale, Margaret Atwood answers the question that has tantalised readers for decades: What happened to O…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 04:28AM

'I want audiences to be inspired & enlightened': Jeanette Bayardelle on bringing her New York hit Shida to London

Jeanette Bayardelle tells us about bringing her one-woman musical SHIDA, based on the redemptive story of her childhood best friend, and being overwhelmed by responses from London audiences …

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 04:25AM
Monday, September 23, 2019 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Pose Star Billy Porter Among 2019 Emmy Award Winners: 'The Category Is Love!' by Broadway.com

Billy Porter, the Broadway veteran most known for his Tony-winning turn in Kinky Boots, took home the Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series on September 22; he is the …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:54AM

Major Attaway Returns to Broadway's Aladdin as the Genie by Andy Lefkowitz

Following a recent celebrated touring turn, Major Attaway steps back into the role of the Genie in Broadway's Aladdin beginning on September 23. He replaces former Broadway.com vlogger Micha…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:54AM

Jessica Bram returns to the Jewish Museum of Australia as Director & CEO by Arts Review

For the third time in its history, the Jewish Museum of Australia has a new Director & CEO. The Museum has announced the appointment of Jessica Bram, welcoming her back after an absence …

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 03:24AM
Monday, September 23, 2019 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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A packed and dazzling program from Denève and the SLSO by Sarah Bryan Miller St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet, the orchestra's new artist-in-residence, made his first appearance of the season

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 02:42AM

Darlinghurst Theatre Company to present A Chorus Line in 2020 by Arts Review

Darlinghurst Theatre Company has announced that their first major production in 2020 will be a re-imagining of one of the most iconic dance spectacles of our time, A Chorus Line. When A Cho…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 02:35AM

Top 5 theatre shows to see this week (September 23-29) by Natasha Tripney

On Bear Ridge – Sherman Theatre, Cardiff Rhys Ifans stars in Ed Thomas’ semi-autobiographical play about two people holed up in a remote

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Lyn Gardner: Theatre must stop imposing ideas on communities – build trust and get out of the way by Lyn Gardner

Do the politics and self-interest of arts institutions stand in the way of the wider transformations they are trying to achieve? Does

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Chichester Festival Theatre’s Daniel Evans: All feedback is welcome – it proves we’re being heard by Daniel Evans

Channel 4 is clever. Have you seen its new ‘Complaints Welcome’ film? Google it. It has taken real-life complaints about presenters, actors

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Monday, September 23, 2019 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Bafta boss Amanda Berry: lights, camera, friction

Industry turmoil and a row over Netflix have put Bafta — and its chief executive — in the spotlight

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:28AM

The Metropolitan Opera’s 2019–2020 Season Opens September 23 With Porgy and Bess by Ryan McPhee

Eric Owens and Angel Blue take on the title roles in the staging, marking the first time the Gershwin and Heyward opera has been presented at the Met in 30 years.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Something — Sinatra called it ‘the greatest love song of the past 50 years’

George Harrison’s widely covered track is celebrated on a newly released Abbey Road Anniversary Edition

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The Challenges of Staging 'The Height of the Storm' - Jonathan Kent on directing Jonathan Pryce and Eileen Atkins in a slippery new drama about memory

Jonathan Kent on directing Jonathan Pryce and Eileen Atkins in a slippery new drama about memory---Jonathan Kent started out as a painter and actor, but everything clicked into place for him…

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Deborah S. Craig and Hannah Elless Head Cast of Pluto Reading at Circle in the Square September 23 by Andrew Gans

The Monday night reading is part of The Circle Series, providing a creative outlet for Circle in the Square Theatre School students and alumni.

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Jack Thorne’s Sunday Opens Off-Broadway at Atlantic Theater Company by Olivia Clement

The theatrical new piece from the Harry Potter playwright takes place over the course of an evening book group in New York City.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Major Attaway Returns as the Genie in Broadway’s Aladdin September 23 by Andrew Gans

The Disney musical continues at the New Amsterdam Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

The Dance Enthusiast Hits the Streets: Adrienne Truscott in “Sorry I Missed Your Show” at Gibney by The Dance Enthusiast

In IMPRESSIONS: Adrienne Truscott in “Sorry I Missed Your Show” at Gibney, "Truscott is naturally a bit touchy about Pony, willing to make confessions and show us certain portions of …

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IMPRESSIONS: Wolf & Swan Company’s “Shadow of a Dragon Wing” at La MaMa by The Dance Enthusiast

In IMPRESSIONS: Wolf & Swan Company’s “Shadow of a Dragon Wing” at La MaMa, "Asymmetrical port de bras carve through space with inquisitiveness, and dancers repeatedly lean back i…

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 12:00AM