Thursday, October 31, 2019 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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Powerhouse Museum announces NSW Creative Industries Residents by Arts Review

The Powerhouse Museum has announced the NSW artists, creatives, practitioners and organisations chosen for its inaugural creative industries residency program. The program was launched earli…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 11:26PM

Signature Theatre will take over the Anthem for a buoyant summer run of ‘Mamma Mia!’ by Peter Marks

“We want this to be a huge dance party,” says Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:12PM

FOUL IS FAIR

Corey Stoll has a powerful physical presence as he leads a tight ensemble of actors.

SOURCE: Theater News Online at 11:12PM
Thursday, October 31, 2019 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Disney On Ice presents Dare to Dream by Peter J Snee

A Magical Journey into Disney’s Smash Hits to tour Australia Winter 2020. For the first time featuring Miguel from Disney and Pixar’s Coco alongside beloved Disney Princesses. Pre-sale …

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 10:44PM

Bernard Slade Dies: Creator Of TV’s ‘The Partridge Family’ And Broadway’s ‘Same Time, Next Year’ Was 89 by Bruce Haring

Bernard Slade, a versatile writer who created one of Broadway’s most successful plays and several hit TV shows, has died. He passed Wednesday at his home in Beverly Hills, Calif. at age 89…

SOURCE: Deadline at 10:22PM

Trick or Treat? 4 Evan Hansens Sing ‘For Forever’ by Matthew Wexler

"Dear Evan Hansen"'s four leading men unite to perform "For Forever," featuring new vocal arrangements by Alex Lacamoire and guitar arrangement by Dillon Kondor. The post Trick or Treat? 4 E…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:06PM
Thursday, October 31, 2019 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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Wolf Pack’s ‘Rocky Horror Show’ seduces Brentwood by Andy Arnold

If you are into corsets, fishnets, glitter, high heels, bold makeup, sexual innuendo and cussing as art, Wolf Pack Theatre Company’s (WPTC) rendition of Richard O’Brien’s cult classic …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:48PM

Did They Just Discover A Portrait Of Machiavelli Painted By Leonardo Da Vinci? by Artsjournal1

“An unsigned painting of an unidentified bald man with a beard has aroused excitement among historians and art buffs after lying largely unnoticed in the collection of a historic chateau i…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 09:42PM

Russia’s Richest Oligarch Sets Opening Date For His New Moscow Arts Center by Artsjournal1

GES-2, a center for contemporary art(s) designed by Renzo Piano and constructed inside a disused 1907 power station, will open next September. Leonid Mikhelson, the billionaire funding the p…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 09:42PM

After 25 Years Of Vagabondage, Smuin Ballet Finally Has A Home Of Its Own by Artsjournal1

Ever since Michael Smuin founded Smuin Contemporary Ballet in San Francisco in 1994, the company has had to scrounge rented studio space as it could, sometimes even ending rehearsals so that…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 09:42PM

They’ve Discovered Another Problem At The Rothko Chapel, So Its Reopening Will Be Delayed by Artsjournal1

“When construction crews dismantled the chapel’s acoustical ceiling tiles this summer to prepare the building for a new skylight, they found the concrete support walls were built without…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 09:42PM

Culture Will Be Key To Rebuilding Iraq, Say Experts by Artsjournal1

Officials ranging from the country’s minister of culture to UNESCO executives say that restoring museums, ancient churches and mosques will not only provide employment and (eventually) rev…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 09:42PM

Rediscovering The Women Who Built The Early Film Industry by Artsjournal1

“In the early years of the twentieth century, women worked in virtually every aspect of silent-film-making, as directors, writers, producers, editors, and even camera operators. The indust…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 09:42PM

Who Gave You The Right To Tell That Story? Ten Authors On Writing Fiction About Identities Other Than Their Own by Artsjournal1

“The conversation is often depicted in the media as a binary: On one side are those who argue that only writers from marginalized backgrounds should tell stories about people who share the…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 09:42PM

A Clickbait List Of America’s Most Interesting Museum Building Designs State-By-State by Artsjournal

We admit, this is just museum building porn, but we love looking at beautiful buildings, and Architectural Digest has compiled a list of coolest-looking museums in each state in America. –…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 09:42PM

John Witherspoon, One Of Hollywood’s Most Beloved Black Actors, Dead At 77 by Artsjournal1

“[He spent] a long career of playing crotchety yet lovable men whose working-class roots mirrored his own. The actor, who worked until the day before his death, had a remarkable fluency wi…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 09:42PM

School Reading Scores Declined In Half Of American States This Year by Artsjournal

“Eighth graders at the bottom 10th percentile of reading achievement lost six points on the exam compared with similar students two years ago, while students at the 50th percentile lost 3 …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 09:42PM

Can Painting Murals On City Streets Change How People Use Cities? by Artsjournal

The Asphalt Art Initiative will award 10 small or mid-sized cities with grants of up to $25,000 to create colorful murals on streets, intersections, and crosswalks, or vertical surfaces of t…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 09:42PM

If You Replace The Choreography In “A Chorus Line” Is It Still “A Chorus Line”? by Artsjournal

“A Chorus Line” is the ultimate ensemble musical, a compilation of autobiographical material about the emotional travails and aspirations of Broadway dancers, as they audition for spots …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 09:42PM

Scientists Figure Out Direct Brain-To-Brain Communication by Artsjournal

In a new study, technology replaces language as a means of communicating by directly linking the activity of human brains. Electrical activity from the brains of a pair of human subjects was…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 09:42PM

Overworked, Underpaid Young Architects In UK Start Drive To Unionise by Artsjournal1

“Unpaid overtime, precarious contracts, working hours so antisocial your only friends are people who do the same job … after a minimum of seven years’ education and professional traini…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 09:42PM

LA’s New George Lucas Museum Names A Director by Artsjournal

On Wednesday the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art announced Sandra Jackson-Dumont as its new director and chief executive officer. She comes to L.A. from New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 09:42PM

Zadie Smith: Art Of The Muse by Artsjournal

“The Yoko Years. The Decade of Dora. Accounts of the muse–artist relation were anchored in the idea of male cultural production as a special category, one with particular needs—usually…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 09:42PM

AI Is Getting Very Good At Writing Prose by Artsjournal

When the creators of GPT-2 gave the AI model a single sentence referencing J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings series, the machine generated a few paragraphs of Tolkien-esque prose—captur…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 09:42PM

How Happiness Got To Be So Much Work by Artsjournal

“Happiness is in many ways the marketing breakthrough of the past decade, with self-care and anti-stress products now rounding out the bestseller list on Amazon (think of ‘gravity blanke…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 09:42PM

Dead Musicians Are Touring As Holograms (Really) by Artsjournal

“Was it really okay, I wondered, to let holograms stand in for once-vital, important artists and carry out new performances? Was this an inevitable development in the interweaving of high …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 09:42PM

‘Port Authority,’ Conor McPherson’s tale of lust and loss, returns to Quotidian by Ravelle Brickman

Storytelling is a gift. And Conor McPherson—the Irish playwright, screenwriter and long-time ‘bad boy’ of the British stage–is one of the most gifted tale-tellers ever known. His Por…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:19PM
Thursday, October 31, 2019 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Concert of Les Misérables Starring Michael Ball, Alfie Boe and Matt Lucas Will Be Broadcast Live In UK/Ireland Cinemas

Daily Mail reporter Baz Bamigboye has reported that a staged concert of Les Misérables starring Michael Ball, Alfie Boe and Matt Lucas Will Be Broadcast Live In UK/Ireland Cinemas on Dec2…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:52PM

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Official Darkness Trailer by Broadway Direct

Harry Potter’s story continues on stage—where the magic is real. The post Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Official Darkness Trailer appeared first on Broadway Direct.

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 08:44PM

Ghost Quartet, Boulevard Theatre review - a beguiling journey into the beyond by Marianka Swain

Both mystical and alcoholic spirits infuse this wonderfully distinctive chamber musical London’s latest new theatre opens with an appropriately otherworldly Halloween offering: American co…

SOURCE: theartsdesk.com at 08:42PM

Harry Goes Global! Exciting Events at Harry Potter and the Cursed Child by Kathy Henderson For Broadway Direct

The Tony Award–winning phenomenon Harry Potter and the Cursed Child continues to make headlines as the epic stage production expands its reach from Broadway and London to Melbourne and now…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 08:11PM

Bernard Slade, 89, Dies; ‘Partridge Family’ Creator and Playwright by Neil Genzlinger

His “Same Time, Next Year” ran for years on Broadway, was made into a movie and is often described as one of the most-produced plays in the world.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 08:03PM

Meet the Man Behind the Magic of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child by Kathy Henderson For Broadway Direct

Jamie Harrison is a master magician, theater director, and renowned artistic director. But none of that mattered the day he had to demonstrate a moment of magic to J.K. Rowling. “I was ter…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 08:02PM
Thursday, October 31, 2019 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Run if you want to see Ian McKellen on stage by Michael Riedel

The delightful Ian McKellen, who turned 80 this year, has a message for anybody who wants to see him on stage: “Run!” New Yorkers have that chance Tuesday at the Hudson Theatre, where Mc…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 07:54PM

“Big River” – Bringing A Classic To The Small Stage by Cary Ginell

There is one word that best describes the motivation of the two main characters in the 1985 musical Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. The word is “freedom.” Both Huckleberry…

SOURCE: vconstage.com at 07:32PM

Siblingship by Arts Review

Cabaret is the perfect medium for performers to showcase their talents. It allows them to highlight their strengths and reveal performing skills previously unknown to audiences through the r…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 07:22PM

Piano Bar Live! Returns Monday, November 4th with Steven Brinberg, Tommy J. Dose, Tara Moran & More

Michael McAssey ScoBar Entertainment has announced that PIANO BAR LIVE! has been extended through November, at Brandy’s Piano Bar on the Upper East Side, beginning Monday, November 4 from …

SOURCE: NiteLifeExchange at 07:03PM

Renee Elise Goldsberry, Carrie Underwood, and Kristen Stewart Guest on LIVE WITH KELLY AND RYAN Next Week

Nationally syndicated morning talk show a?oeLive with Kelly and Ryana?? announces the lineup of guests appearing on the show the week of Nov. 4a?"8.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:03PM

Kate Miller Joins Aaron Sorkin's New film and Jerry Bruckheimer Series

Actress Kate Miller has recently been cast in Aaron Sorkin's upcoming film THE TRIAL OF THE CHICAGO 7 and will be recurring in Jerry Bruckheimer's new crime drama series HIGHTOWN for STARZ n…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:03PM

War Horse’s Rianna Ash on Puppeteering by Gabi Bergman

War Horse, the unforgettable theatrical event from the National Theatre of Great Britain, based on Michael Morpurgo’s beloved novel, is returning to Australia in 2020. The winner of more t…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 07:00PM
Thursday, October 31, 2019 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Molly Sweeney by Wendy Caster

What is a play? There are many definitions, of which this one (from the Merriam-Webster website) is a representative example: A composition in verse or prose intended to portray life or char…

SOURCE: Show Showdown at 06:48PM

Lou Sanders review – feminism, desire and a 12-month 'man ban' by Brian Logan

Soho theatre, LondonSanders is genial company in her new hour, Say Hello to Your New Step-Mummy, but this isn’t a big-hitting show Lou Sanders made a big leap forward with her 2018 show Sh…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:33PM

Ghost Quartet review – an intoxicating night of ghosts and stars by Kate Wyver

Boulevard theatre, LondonOn a set that looks like an abandoned attic, four characters sing of love, loss and bears, in Dave Malloy’s unearthly song cycle Working its way through myth, magi…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:33PM

My Halloween Appearance on the Beeb by Trav S.D.

Happy Halloween! Here’s my appearance earlier today on the BBC Program “The Ticket” where I discuss the differences between The Munsters and The Addams Family with host Kathy Clugston …

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 06:03PM

Thespian Throwback: New Home for ’95 Thespian Festival by Don Corathers

Celebrating our 25-year run at UNL The post Thespian Throwback: New Home for ’95 Thespian Festival appeared first on Dramatics Magazine Online.

SOURCE: Dramatics Magazine at 06:01PM
Thursday, October 31, 2019 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Bradley Dean of The Phantom of the Opera by Broadway.com

Bradley Dean stops by Broadway.com HQ to chat about The Phantom of the Opera and more with Ryan Lee Gilbert.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:33PM

Join Kerry Butler Backstage at Beetlejuice for Five Frighteningly Fun Secrets by Broadway.com

Beetlejuice star Kerry Butler takes us backstage for Five Secrets about the spooktacular show.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:33PM

Beetlejuice Rings In Halloween with a Spooktacular Performance on The View by Broadway.com

The cast of the Tony-nominated Broadway musical Beetlejuice took to the small screen today today to toast Halloween. The company of the spooky musical comedy lent their voices to Lord Burges…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:33PM

Odds & Ends: Mean Girls Releases Full Video of Halloween Song 'Sexy' & More by Broadway.com

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed today. Mean Girls Releases Full Video of Halloween Song "Sexy" Beetlejuice isn't the only Broadway show getting into the Halloween…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:33PM

Bradley Dean Says Singing The Phantom of the Opera Is Like 'Putting on Your Favorite Jeans' by Caitlin Moynihan

Bradley Dean is the newest cast member to join The Phantom of the Opera as Monsieur André, one of the new owners of the Paris Opéra House. Stepping into the longest-running musical in Bro…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:33PM

Ghost Quartet review at Boulevard Theatre, London – ‘wonderfully dark and weird musical’ by Tim Bano

London’s latest venue, the Boulevard Theatre, occupies the site of the former Raymond Revuebar. Under the management of Paul Raymond, the ‘King

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:30PM

Dress As Your Favorite Latinx Hero For Tonight’s Halloween Performance Of LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS by Showbiz Chicago Newsdesk

Broadway In Chicago is pleased to announce that John Leguizamo’s LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS will celebrate Halloween in [...] The post Dress As Your Favorite Latinx Hero For Tonight’s H…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 05:24PM

A tragic ‘Otello’ at Washington National Opera by Whitney Fishburn

The crowd cheered.  We were on the Kennedy Center jitney to the Foggy Bottom Metro stop. I had just read aloud a text from my husband that said Howie Kendrick had hit a two-run homer to put…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 05:20PM

A Peek Inside Dance Lab New York’s Developmental Lab for Female Choreographers of Color by Marc J. Franklin

In collaboration with the Joyce Theater Foundation, DLNY hosts its incubator for new work through November 10.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:16PM

Tony Winner Heather Headley Will Headline Arena Stage's 2020 Gala by Noah Mutterperl

The Broadway star will perform a variety of her favorite selections at the D.C.-area benefit.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:12PM

A.I.M. 360 by Lincoln Center

SOURCE: YouTube at 05:10PM
Thursday, October 31, 2019 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Check Out the Public's 2020 Under the Radar Festival by Olivia Clement

The 16th annual festival of cutting-edge work will feature a return of The Movement Theatre Company's acclaimed production of Aleshea Harris' What to Send Up, and much more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM

Broadway Alum Steven Pasquale Joins Jeff Daniels and More in James Comey Limited Series by Emily Selleck

The CBS Studios series is based on the former FBI director's memoir, A Higher Loyalty.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:43PM

Mean Girls musical drops 'Sexy' Halloween performance online for (what else?) Halloween by Nick Romano

She’s a mouse. Duh. To mark Halloween, the best holiday in the Mean Girls universe next to Christmas, the folks behind Broadway’s Mean Girls musical released a full video of the producti…

SOURCE: Entertainment Weekly at 04:42PM

The Catastrophe Club by Darryl Reilly

Mr. Burnam’s futuristic conceit is engrossing and the theme of a repressed figure looking back at a more joyous way of life is potent. The present day portions are amiable but only fitfull…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 04:28PM

Downtown San Jose gallery’s move boosts South First Fridays by Sal Pizarro

Kaleid will open Friday for this month's art walk in its new location on South First and San Carlos streets.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 04:11PM

The November 2019 Classical Music Concerts to Attend in N.Y.C. by Barry Singer

Recommendations for the best classical and jazz music in New York City.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:03PM

Milwaukee’s Marcus Center serves as the room where ‘Hamilton’ happens by Alan Smason

By ANNE SIEGEL It has been a long wait, but the people of southeast Wisconsin finally get to be in the room where it happens. Hamilton has arrived. And what a reception it’s getting. The m…

SOURCE: Theatre Criticsm at 04:00PM
Thursday, October 31, 2019 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Cast Set for Theatre Under the Stars Production of Elf—The Musical by Andrew Gans

Artistic Director Dan Knechtges will direct and choreograph the Houston production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:53PM

Inside Betrayal's Post-Show Halloween Celebration by Marc J. Franklin

Following the October 30 performance, Tom Hiddleston, Zawe Ashton, Charlie Cox, and Eddie Arnold greeted fans in costume.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:49PM

Laurie Anderson and More Join 2020 Under the Radar Festival by Gabe Cohn

The performance artist will take viewers to the moon as part of the Public Theater’s next lineup of international artists.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 03:42PM

NEWS: Aequitas presents UK premiere of Australian hit e-baby at Brockley Jack Theatre by Featured Content

e-baby, Jane Cafarella's 2015 comedy-drama about surrogacy, gets its UK premiere in a brand-new production at London's Brockley Jack Theatre. Presented by Aequitas Theatre, it runs from 19 t…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 03:39PM

Paul Taylor Dance Company Pays Tribute to Its Namesake by Charles Isherwood

The company returns to Lincoln Center to celebrate its founder, performing many of the late choreographer's masterworks October 29–November 17.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:19PM

5 Tales of Haunted Theatres to Give You a Fright by American Theatre Editors

Unexplained knocking, disembodied voices, a whiskey-drinking spirit, and more fill our annual collection of stories about theatrical ghosts.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:12PM

Livestreaming the Live Arts Criticism Panel

By . Arts Boston, Boston Center for the Arts, and The Front Porch Arts Collective present the Live Arts Criticism Panel livestreaming from Boston, MA on the commons-based peer produced…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 03:12PM

LAST DAYS OF SUMMER is a nostalgic coming-of-age musical by Allen Neuner

For a delightful time in the theatre, I recommend you take a trip into the past to spend time during the LAST DAYS OF SUMMER!

SOURCE: outinjersey.net at 03:11PM
Thursday, October 31, 2019 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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You Won’t Know What Hit You: Bastion Carboni on his new short-theater series by Christopher Munden

Previewing RABBIT PUNCH, two nights of short, hard, fast theater

SOURCE: phindie.com at 02:43PM

Preventing slips and trips this fall

What do you think of when you hear the word “fall”? Around this time of year, it may conjure up thoughts of pumpkin spice, apple cider, butternut squash, cooler temperatures or the impe…

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 02:43PM

Bernard Slade, Broadway Playwright and Creator of The Partridge Family, Dies at 89 by Logan Culwell-Block

Mr. Slade received an Oscar nomination adapting his 1975 Broadway play Same Time, Next Year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:38PM

Call Answered: Jack Nathan Harding: "Cowboys and Tattoos" by Adam Rothenberg

I had a stellar time interviewing gay country music singer/songwriter Jack Nathan Harding about the release of his debut album Cowboys & Tattoos in addition to getting down & dirty a…

SOURCE: Call Me Adam at 02:36PM

Charly Evon Simpson Wins Paula Vogel Playwriting Award by American Theatre Editors

The award from the Vineyard Theatre is named for Pultizer-winning playwright Paula Vogel.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:35PM

How to create an atmosphere to thrive

As Beyoncé’s Dance Captain, Kimmie Gee knows what it takes to make it in the ultra competitive dance world. “I wish all dancers knew that even though you may be in the same class, learn…

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 02:33PM

Review: In ‘Hamnet,’ Shakespeare’s Son Takes the Stage by Laura Collins-Hughes

In this Irish production, an 11-year-old actor plays the child who died too soon to get to know his immortal father.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 02:32PM

Legalizing dance one CONGRESS at a time

Dance Informa caught up with Denna Thomsen and Zak Ryan Schlegel of CONGRESS, an exceptional salon-style collective that serves as a platform for cross-genre dance artists. Read on to hear a…

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 02:19PM

‘The Road Awaits Us’: Big Dance Theater trilogy

Obie and Bessie Award-winning company, Big Dance Theater, is presenting a trilogy of works at New York City’s NYU Skirball in November. The works have never been seen in America, and are …

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 02:16PM

Interview: Six Questions with “Gold Dust Woman” Andrea Bell Wolff

The Cutting Room presents Gold Dust Woman starring stage and screen performer, Andrea Bell Wolff, on November 3rd at 5 pm. Gold Dust Woman is an exploration of the music of iconic composer a…

SOURCE: NiteLifeExchange at 02:15PM

The Hope Hypothesis by Mark Dundas Wood

The play’s title comes from Carew’s character. The “hope hypothesis” is the notion that, in our current environment, people have universally given up hope. Consequently, they are eit…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 02:08PM

Kristin Chenoweth Previews Her Broadway Concert For the Girls by Roberto Araujo

The Tony and Emmy winner will play a limited engagement at the Nederlander Theatre to celebrate her new solo album.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:08PM

Harvey Fierstein pays homage to trailblazing Congresswoman Bella Abzug in ‘Bella Bella’ at New York City Center by Deb Miller

Part biography, part history lesson, and part turn-out-the-vote rally, Manhattan Theatre Club’s world premiere of Bella Bella, written and performed by Tony Awards favorite Harvey Fierstei…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:05PM

Watch Now: New Music Video for “Sexy” from Mean Girls by Broadway Direct

Make it Halloween every single day with our new release of “Sexy.” Mean Girls is a ferociously funny new musical from an award-winning creative team, including director Casey Nicholaw (A…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 02:04PM

Little Red Riding Hood review – sweet-toothed dances with Wolf by Chris Wiegand

Stanley and Audrey Burton theatre, Leeds Northern Ballet’s retelling for young children gives the baddy a craving for sugar rather than flesh Never mind the red shoes – it’s a red cap…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:03PM

God’s Dice review – Baddiel drama has science, spirituality but no spark by Arifa Akbar

Soho theatre, LondonIn his debut play, starring Alan Davies, David Baddiel gambles on a mash-up of physics and midlife crisis Alan Davies emerges on stage to address the room, or so it seems…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:03PM

Aaron Sorkin's To Kill a Mockingbird Will Transfer to London's West End in 2020 by Andy Lefkowitz

The celebrated Broadway stage adaptation of Harper Lee's Pulitzer-winning novel To Kill a Mockingbird is moving to London's West End. The acclaimed production, featuring a script by Aaron …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:03PM

Backstage at Jagged Little Pill with Kathryn Gallagher, Episode 1: Welcome! by Broadway.com

Welcome backstage at the Broadhurst Theatre, where Jagged Little Pill's Kathryn Gallagher is offering us an intimate look at the new musical with the first episode of her vlog!

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:03PM

Laura Michelle Kelly & Sean Terje Helleren Welcome First Child by Andy Lefkowitz

Congratulations to Broadway and West End star Laura Michelle Kelly and her husband, Sean Terje Helleren, who have announced the birth of their first child, Raphael Benjamin Helleren. Kelly…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:03PM

Katharine McPhee Will Close Out Broadway's Waitress as the Musical's Final Jenna by Andy Lefkowitz

Katharine McPhee is heading back to the diner for a final helping of pie. The Smash star who made her Broadway debut in 2018 as Jenna in Waitress will reprise her turn at the Brooks Atkin…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:03PM

Lesli Margherita & Josh Lamon to Star in Off-Broadway Transfer of New Musical Emojiland by Andy Lefkowitz

Heart heart heart! After starring in a cheered 2018 run at the New York Musical Festival, Lesli Margherita and Josh Lamon have signed on to reprise their performances as Princess and Prince…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:03PM

VIDEO: The Cast of BEETLEJUICE Performs Medley of 'Day-o' and 'That Beautiful Sound' on THE VIEW

On Halloween, the cast of Beetlejuice stopped by The View to perform a medley of 'Day-o' and 'That Beautiful Sound' from the hit musical!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:03PM

How Matthew Lopez Transposed The Edwardians Of ‘Howards End’ Into The Gay New Yorkers Of ‘The Inheritance’ (A Crib Sheet) by Artsjournal1

“‘I consider this the ultimate in fan-fiction, basically,’ [says] Lopez, … [who] wanted to know, ‘How faithful can you be to the novel while simultaneously blowing it up?’ For th…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 02:03PM

BWW TV: Go Inside Rehearsals for Kristin Chenoweth's FOR THE GIRLS!

Kristin Chenoweth will return to the Broadway stage in a live concert celebrating the release of her new album FOR THE GIRLS (Concord Records, produced by Steve Tyrell), with Music Direction…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:01PM

Text of the Day: A History of Water in the Middle East by Aleks Sierz

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

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 02:00PM
Thursday, October 31, 2019 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Katharine McPhee is returning to Waitress on Broadway for its final run of shows by Marcus Jones

Waitress on Broadway has found its final Jenna. Actress Katharine McPhee will be returning to the role of the small town pie-maker, with marital troubles on her mind, after making her Broadw…

SOURCE: Entertainment Weekly at 01:59PM

In ‘Fear,’ the pursuit of truth falls short by Matthew Wexler

Matt Williams' Off-Broadway thriller, "Fear," is cringe-worthy for all the wrong reasons. The post In ‘Fear,’ the pursuit of truth falls short appeared first on The BroadwayBlog.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 01:54PM

The Big Apple Circus: A No-Frills Edition Still Packs a Few Thrills by Michael Sommers

★★★ A Wheel of Death, a pack of cats, and a hand-balancing duo are the top acts The post The Big Apple Circus: A No-Frills Edition Still Packs a Few Thrills appeared first on New York …

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 01:52PM

Black Grace at the Joyce Theater, New York — when two worlds coexist

The New Zealand dance company’s programme is smartly assembled and emotionally vast

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 01:45PM

Zauberland at the Gerald W. Lynch Theater, New York — a collaboration that never coheres

New songs are performed alongside Schumann’s Dichterliebe in this muddled piece

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 01:44PM

London Theatre News Today: Thursday 31 October by Kitty Underwood

Check out our round-up of London Theatre on the spookiest day of the year! With news from Only Fools And Horses, an interview with Nikki Bentley and more! The post London Theatre News Today:…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 01:40PM

Livestreaming ReOrient 2019: National Convening of Middle East and North African Theatre Artists

By . Golden Thread presents ReOrient 2019: National Convening of Middle East and North African Theatre Artists livestreaming from San Francisco, California on the commons-based peer produced…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 01:37PM

Watch the Cast of Beetlejuice Celebrate Halloween on The View by Dan Meyer

Alex Brightman, Sophia Anne Caruso, and more performed on the talk show October 31.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:34PM

Katharine McPhee will return to ‘Waitress’ for its final weeks on Broadway by Caitlin Huston

Katharine McPhee will return as Jenna in “Waitress” for the final weeks of the Broadway run.  McPhee made her Broadway debut in “Waitress” in April 2018 and then originated the role…

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 01:30PM

Katharine McPhee Is Waitress’ Final Jenna on Broadway by Ryan McPhee

The American Idol and Smash star made her Broadway debut in the musical in 2018 before headlining the show's West End premiere.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:29PM

The Antipodes review, National Theatre: Marvellous acting pervades deftly paced production by Paul Taylor, Paul Taylor

Playwright Annie Baker has been rightly praised for the ways in which this anticipates the age of Trump and the #MeToo movement

SOURCE: The Independent at 01:18PM

Broadway Stars Show Off Their Halloween Spirit by Felicia Fitzpatrick

See what Caitlin Kinnunen, Andrew Rannells, Ariana DeBose, and more dressed as for Halloween.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:11PM

Obituary: Mustapha Matura – playwright who explored the experiences of West Indians in the UK by Michael Quinn

Mustapha Matura, who has died aged 79, transformed the profile of domestic theatre in the 1970s and beyond as one of the

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 01:02PM
Thursday, October 31, 2019 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Kinky Boots to be screened in cinemas across UK by Ruth Comerford

Kinky Boots the Musical is to be screened in more than 600 cinemas across the UK and Ireland. Cinema company More2screen announced

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:36PM

Wise Children to revive Emma Rice’s Romantics Anonymous by Giverny Masso

Emma Rice’s Romantics Anonymous is to be revived at Bristol Old Vic. The musical adaptation of the French rom-com film will run

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:36PM

Arts in health projects to be upscaled for hospital trials in £2m research project by Giverny Masso

King’s College London has launched a £2 million study into the impact of the arts on physical and mental health. The study

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:36PM

Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird opens at Gielgud Theatre May 2020 by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo To Kill A Mockingbird, Aaron Sorkin's play based on Harper Lee's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, directed by Bartlett Sher, opens at Gielgud Theatre in May 2020. This post Harp…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 12:30PM

New Frozen Edition of Thomas Schumacher’s How Does the Show Go On? Out November 5 by Dan Meyer

The third edition of the book from Disney Theatrical Group’s president provides fresh insights into what goes on behind the curtain.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:30PM

Idina Menzel Will Headline CBS Holiday Special by Andrew Gans

The Tony winner recently released her second holiday album, titled Christmas: A Season of Love.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:21PM

Westfield News Group ArtsBeat 10/30/19 by Mark G Auerbach

Westfield News Group ArtsBeat for 10/30/19. Pick hits for November arts events in WMass and No.CT.

SOURCE: thewestfieldnews.com at 12:15PM

Lesli Margherita and Josh Lamon Will Star in Emojiland Musical Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

The musical was a Grand Jury Selection of the 2018 New York Musical Festival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:15PM

Monsoon Season by Christopher Caz

Vieh’s script is extremely clever in its telling two sides of a story completely by separate monologues. The dialogue is real and yet extremely funny, never revealing too much, allowing th…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 12:04PM

‘A naughty, feel-good & fun show’: SOHO CINDERS – Charing Cross Theatre by Stephanie Ressort

Will Keith’s production of Soho Cinders brings out the emotional heart of the piece, while also celebrating the comedy and spectacle.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PM

Whose Side (of History) Are You On: A Review of Latin History For Morons at Broadway In Chicago by Amanda Finn

You don't have to be a moron to enjoy John Leguizamo's new one-man show. But it does help to keep an open mind about just how little you might know about Latin American history.

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

Broadway Celebrates Oz, a Salute to 80 Years of MGM's The Wizard of Oz

Fly over the rainbow with our Broadway Celebrates Oz photo series.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 12:00PM
Thursday, October 31, 2019 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Wise Children to Revive Romantics Anonymous at Bristol Old Vic by Emily Selleck

Emma Rice’s musical adaptation will begin previews January 18 ahead of a U.S. tour.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:45AM

Best new London theatre: The Antipodes, On Bear Ridge, Ghost Quartet

Memory, loss and storytelling are the threads that link these shows

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VIDEO: Cynthia Erivo Talks HARRIET and Her EGOT Status on THE LATE SHOW

Cynthia Erivo was a guest on Wednesday night's episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to talk about starring in Harriet!  During the interview, Colbert brings up how Erivo could beco…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:36AM

Broadway Jukebox: A Very Creepy, Campy, Show-Stopping Halloween Playlist!

Wicked witches, demon barbers, blood-thirsty plants... and that's just the beginning. Broadway certainly hasn't disappointed in the horror department over the years, with on stage representa…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:36AM

Review: Conor McPherson’s confessional Port Authority from Quotidian Theatre by Roy Maurer

A doleful ballad fittingly eases you into Quotidian Theatre Company’s (QTC’s) lovingly rendered production of Conor McPherson’s Port Authority. Three generations of Irishmen then intro…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 11:36AM

'Mean Girls' serves up both the bitter and the sweet in a frothy mix by Maria Sciullo / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Tina Fey’s cult favorite about the perils of high school makes for a fun but also sobering musical experience

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 11:35AM

Broadway Alum and Olivier Winner Laura Michelle Kelly Welcomes Her First Child by Ruthie Fierberg

The King & I and Finding Neverland star announced the new arrival October 31.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:33AM

Charly Evon Simpson Named Winner of 2019–2020 Paula Vogel Playwriting Award by Olivia Clement

The Behind the Sheet playwright will be presented with the prestigious award from The Vineyard in November.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:20AM

Local Woman Upset Nobody Understands Her Obscure Theatre Reference Halloween Costume by Broadway Beat

by Zach Raffio. @zachraffio. BELLEVUE, Wash. - Local theatre fan Kaitlyn Womack expressed her outrage today after none of the co-workers at her company Halloween party understood her obscure…

SOURCE: www.thebroadwaybeat.com at 11:13AM

Bella Bella by Joseph Pisano

Like a great many history plays, Harvey Fierstein's "Bella Bella" is as much about the present as the past, paralleling everything that's gone wrong now with what went wrong then. Unsurprisi…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 11:08AM

The York Theatre Company Announces Lineup For Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala Honoring Andre De Shields

The York Theatre Company has announced the roster of performers at the 28th Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala who will honor 2019 Tony Award winner André De Shields (Hadestown) with the 2019 Osc…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:07AM

Katharine McPhee to Play Jenna for Final Stretch of Broadway’s Waitress by Mark A. Robinson For Broadway Direct

As we regrettably prepare to say goodbye to the hit musical Waitress on January 5, 2020, some exciting news has come along to buoy our spirits during this fond farewell. Katharine McPhee, wh…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 11:06AM

Patrick Wilson and Dagmara Domińczyk Join THE 24 HOUR PLAYS

Today, The 24 Hour Plays announced a new crop of participants who will honor Academy Award-winning actor Kathy Bates at the 19th Annual The 24 Hour Plays Broadway Gala. The event will be hel…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:03AM

What Disney Plus Could Mean To Us.

The streaming world will never be the same. On November 12th, Disney will launch its own Disney streaming service, Disney + taking its Disney Channel roots to an on-demand pay-per-month subs…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00AM
Thursday, October 31, 2019 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Rock Concert Review: The National in Boston — Highly Engaged by Adam Ellsworth

No one would classify the National as “arena rock,” but Matt Berninger and the group proved at Agganis that they’re quite capable of filling an arena and then putting on a show worthy …

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 10:54AM

Theater Review: “Linda Vista” on Broadway Upends the Male Midlife Crisis by Christopher Caggiano

Dramatist Tracy Letts’s new play is raw, funny, and intensely personal. The post Theater Review: “Linda Vista” on Broadway Upends the Male Midlife Crisis appeared first on The Arts Fu…

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 10:54AM

BY THE GRACE OF GOD (dir. François Ozon) 2019 Philadelphia Film Festival review by Yumna Tolaimate

Prepare to be outraged, triggered, maybe cringe a bit, cry a bit, smile a bit, or get up and cheer for justice. At the very least, you’ll grow more empathy...

SOURCE: phindie.com at 10:52AM

Primary Stages Postpones Clarence Coo’s On That Day in Amsterdam by Olivia Clement

The world premiere, directed by Kareem Fahmy, was scheduled to begin November 1 at the Cherry Lane.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:44AM

Tom Hiddleston and Charlie Cox swap Marvel roles for Halloween outing by Nick Romano

Two Marvel stars are already getting into the What If…? spirit. For a Halloween outing to promote their Broadway run of Betrayal, stars Tom Hiddleston and Charlie Cox traded Marvel roles t…

SOURCE: Entertainment Weekly at 10:38AM

Constantine Maroulis, Tamika Lawrence, and More Join ROCKERS ON BROADWAY

The full lineup of performers have been announced for the 26th Annual ROCKERS ON BROADWAY. The event will honor TONY Award-winner for The Color Purple a?" LA CHANZE and legendary Grammy Awar…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:31AM

Photo Flash: Marlo Thomas, Joe DiPietro and More Celebrate Opening of LAST DAYS OF SUMMER by BroadwayWorld

The new musical LAST DAYS OF SUMMER opened this past Friday, October 25th to unanimous rave reviews at George Street Playhouse. Under the direction of Jeff Calhoun (NEWSIES, GREASE, BIG RIVE…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:23AM

Ben Vereen, Patrick Wilson, David Yazbek, More Will Celebrate André De Shields at Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala by Andrew Gans

The York Theatre Company will honor the Hadestown Tony winner at its November 11 gala.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:22AM

Watch Cynthia Erivo Sing ‘I Never Loved a Man’ by Aretha Franklin Ahead of Playing the Musical Genius by Dan Meyer

The Tony winner and Harriet star dropped by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:19AM

Photo Coverage: Kristin Chenoweth Rehearses for Broadway Return in FOR THE GIRLS

Kristin Chenoweth will return to the Broadway stage in a live concert celebrating the release of her new album FOR THE GIRLS (Concord Records, produced by Steve Tyrell), with Music Direction…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:14AM

Betsy Wolfe Will Lead Developmental Reading of New Musical LUNA AND THE GOLD RIVER DOCKS

Following an initial reading presentation in March 2018, Luna and the Gold River Docks, a musical by Eric Dietz inspired by the documentary The Whale by Michael Parfit and Suzanne Chisholm, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:13AM

Mandy Patinkin explains his outlook through the songs he’ll sing in Toronto by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Productive, magnetic star — in town later this month for solo shows — lets you peek behind the curtain.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 10:09AM

Seared Star Krysta Rodriguez Was Mesmerized by Performers at the Stage Door as a Kid by Dan Meyer

The current Off-Broadway star sat down with CBS New York to discuss her new Netflix show and Broadway experiences.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM

The Rose Tattoo ****1/2 by Barry Gordin

By: Isa Goldberg October 31, 2019: Do you remember the final scene of La Dolce Vita, after the monster fish appears, with the men gathering the fishnet, kids playing on the beach, and M…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 10:05AM

‘Definitely one to muse over’: ON BEAR RIDGE – Royal Court Theatre by Ian Foster

The densely poetic On Bear Ridge offers a thoughtful experience at the Royal Court, with Rhys Ifans and Rakie Ayola on fine form.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00AM
Thursday, October 31, 2019 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Celebrate Halloween with Jay Armstrong Johnson’s I Put a Spell on You: The Return of the Sanderson Sisters by Marc J. Franklin

The Hocus Pocus-themed Halloween concert was presented at Le Poisson Rouge October 28.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:59AM

SIOUXSIE AND THE BANSHEES: ‘CITIES IN DUST’ by Robert Shuman

Back by popular demand.  Happy Halloween, from Stage Voices

SOURCE: stagevoices.com at 09:56AM

‘To Kill A Mockingbird’ Sets London Run: Scott Rudin-Produced Broadway Smash Begins West End Engagement Next Spring by Greg Evans

Aaron Sorkin’s To Kill A Mockingbird, one of Broadway’s major critical successes of recent seasons and the most commercially successful American play in Broadway history, will open a Lon…

SOURCE: Deadline at 09:54AM

NEWS: Sioned Jones and Kellie Batchelor lead the cast of Martha, Josie and the Chinese Elvis by Featured Content

Casting has been revealed for the first London run of Charlotte Jones' award-winning comedy, Martha, Josie and the Chinese Elvis, with Sioned Jones and Kellie Batchelor taking the title role…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:48AM

REVIEW: I Do! I Do!, Upstairs At The Gatehouse ✭✭✭ by Ray Rackham

By Ray Rackham Ray Rackham reviews Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt's musical I Do! I Do! which is now playing Upstairs At The Gatehouse. Book now! This post REVIEW: I Do! I Do!, Upstairs At The…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 09:45AM

Beyond the “Other” by Jan Cohen-Cruz

By Jan Cohen-Cruz. Jan Cohen-Cruz looks at how collaborative art-making can help bridge the divide between groups of people with different identities.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 09:43AM

GRACE NOTES: Thursday, October 31, 2019 by Susan Grace

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Hamnet Review: Shakespeare’s Forgotten Son at BAM. Also: He Did What? by Jonathan Mandell

William Shakespeare’s only son, named Hamnet, died when he was 11 years old; a few years later, the playwright wrote “Hamlet.”  The Irish theater troupe Dead Centre conjures up the Ba…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 09:36AM

7 epic Bay Area things to do this weekend, Nov. 1-3 by Randy McMullen, Jackie Burrell

Got your weekend plans? We've got some nifty ideas, from Madonna to the Blue Man Group to awesome French treats and German beer.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 09:30AM

REVIEW: God’s Dice, Soho Theatre London ✭✭✭✭ by Julian Eaves

By Julian Eaves Julian Eaves reviews God's Dice, the debut play from David Baddiel now playing at Soho Theatre, London. This post REVIEW: God’s Dice, Soho Theatre London ✭✭✭✭ first…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 09:23AM

EUREKA DAY (InterAct): An infectious satire by Toby Zinman

No easy answers, no good guys/bad guys; it’s life as we cope with it, only funnier.

SOURCE: phindie.com at 09:23AM

Review: ‘The Great Moment’ at Seattle Rep is as soothing — and exciting — as chamomile tea by Brendan Kiley

"The Great Moment" sometimes prompts an unintentional but inevitable question: Why are we politely sitting here stretching someone else's time when we could be out in the world making the mo…

SOURCE: The Seattle Times at 09:00AM
Thursday, October 31, 2019 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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The Antipodes review – Annie Baker searches for the sting in the tale by Michael Billington

Dorfman, National Theatre, LondonBaker probes the relevance of stories in her new play, seemingly set at a strategy meeting, but the concept runs out of steam I was enthralled by Annie Bake…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:33AM

Frightmares for Francophiles: Several Classic Horror Films with French Settings by Trav S.D.

Sacre BOO! Apropos of nothing but the season, a Halloween post on a little niche we located in the classic horror genre: spooky films with a French setting. For horror settings we normally t…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 08:33AM

Aaron Sorkin's To Kill a Mockingbird to open in West End next year by Chris Wiegand

The West Wing writer’s play will coincide with the 60th anniversary of the publication of Harper Lee’s novel The hit Broadway play of To Kill a Mockingbird, adapted by The West Wing writ…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:33AM

VAL: The value of evaluations in the dance studio

If you have ever considered providing written evaluations to your dance students but felt overwhelmed with the complexity of the task, you are not alone. As educators, the case for formal fe…

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 08:28AM

One in five parents with special needs children feel uncomfortable at the theatre, survey claims by Georgia Snow

Theatres are being called upon to do more to cater for young audiences with a disability, after new research revealed that one

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:25AM

Catholic Group Tries To Shut Down Brussels Opera Production With Nude Joan Of Arc by Artsjournal1

The Théâtre Royal de la Monnaie, Belgium’s national opera house, is presenting a staging of Honegger’s Jeanne d’Arc au bûcher (Joan of Arc at the Stake) by provocative director Rome…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 08:24AM

‘This is a writer with lots to say’: THE ANTIPODES – National Theatre by Maryam Philpott

While the descent into a kind of collective insanity may seem strange in lieu of a plot in Annie Baker’s Antipodes at the National Theatre, as with all her work you find your thoughts retu…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:00AM

Tiffany Mills by Barry Gordin

By: Paulanne Simmons October 31, 2019: Being an anchor partner at The Flea Theater has many advantages, says Tiffany Mills, choreographer and artistic director of the New York City-base…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 08:00AM

What's happening in Pittsburgh this weekend: Oct. 31-Nov. 3

Once Halloween is out of the way, there’s still plenty to do about town, such as seeing “Mean Girls” at the Benedum.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 08:00AM
Thursday, October 31, 2019 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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The Sound Inside ****1/2 by Barry Gordin

By: Isa Goldberg October 31, 2019: There is something ineffable about our favorite actors, something present and pervasive, yet untouchable. Such an actor is Mary Louise Parker, whose po…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 07:57AM

Today on Broadway: Thursday, October 31, 2019 by James Marino

Andrew Garfield goes BOOM! Brandon Victor Dixon, Joe Iconis, Andre De Shields, Ali Stroker & More Will Take Part in Lincoln Center’s AMERICAN SONGBOOK Series in 2020, GRAND HOTEL Cast …

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 07:55AM

Broadway Monster Mash by JK

HAPPY HALLOWEEN, THEATER FANS! At any given time, Broadway is full of monsters - and I'm not talking about mean directors, cheap producers or screaming divas. Over the years, the Rialto ha…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:54AM

Amanda Huxtable named new artistic director of Eclipse Theatre by Matthew Hemley

Amanda Huxtable has been appointed artistic director and chief executive of black-led touring company Eclipse Theatre. Huxtable, a former artistic associate at

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:53AM

Culture secretary Nicky Morgan to step down by Matthew Hemley

Culture secretary Nicky Morgan has announced she will not be standing in the forthcoming general election. The MP for Loughborough announced her

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:48AM

Tell Us In 10: Nikki Bentley by Kitty Underwood

This week we ask Nikki Bentley - who currently plays Wicked Witch of the West Elphaba in Wicked - to tell us about herself in just 10 questions. The post Tell Us In 10: Nikki Bentley appeare…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 07:47AM

Mother Goose/Where the Wild Things Are review at Alexandra Palace, London – ‘unalloyed fun’ by George Hall

Just one UK performance for this staging of Oliver Knussen’s family opera – arguably the finest of all such pieces – following

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:44AM

BEETLEJUICE's 'Say My Name' Is Amazon Music's Song Of The Day For Halloween

BEETLEJUICE is currently featured as Amazon Music's Song of the Day on Halloween, Thursday, October 31, 2019. By saying, a?oeAlexa, play the song of the daya?? on devices with Amazon Music U…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:32AM

Aaron Sorkin’s To Kill a Mockingbird to Bow in London’s West End by Ruthie Fierberg

The adaptation of the Harper Lee novel will open at the Gielgud Theatre in spring 2020.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:30AM

Aaron Sorkin’s To Kill a Mockingbird confirms West End transfer by Georgia Snow

Aaron Sorkin’s adaptation of To Kill a Mockingbird has confirmed a West End transfer for 2020. The production of Harper Lee’s novel

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:24AM

Billionaire Boy review at Richmond Theatre, Surrey – ‘a confident, colourful adaptation’ by Paul Vale

To anyone who has read his books, it will come as no surprise that David Walliams idolises the author Roald Dahl. Walliams’ gently

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:11AM

Winner of the inaugural Nomura Art Award, sculptor Doris Salcedo

The Colombian sculptor discusses her enduring commitment to ‘art that reacts with reality and society’

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Seagulls review at Library Theatre, Bolton – ‘lacking in believable dialogue and emotional depth’ by Natalie Douglas

Loosely based on Chekhov’s The Seagull, Beth Hyland’s new musical tells the story of an aspiring band, Seagulls, and their quest for

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:02AM

The twenty-five record albums that changed my life (13) by Terry Teachout

Various forms of the records-that-changed-my-life meme have been making the rounds lately, so I came up with my own version, which I call “The Twenty-Five Record Albums That Changed My Lif…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:02AM

Almanac: Richard Feynman on the verifiability of truth by Terry Teachout

“In the face of the lack of direct mathematical demonstration, one must be careful and thorough to make sure of the point, and one should make a perpetual attempt to demonstrate as much of…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:00AM

Inside the Simply Shakespeare: The Merchant of Venice Reading With Al Pacino, Geoffrey Rush, and More by Nathan Skethway

Also featured in this year's iteration of the annual event were Finn Wittrock, Charlaine Woodard, Lily Rabe, and Hamish Linklater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:00AM

What Does It Take to Make Mean Girls ‘Sexy’? by Ruthie Fierberg

A first-ever close-up of Gregg Barnes’ hilarious and hot costumes for the famous Halloween scene in the Broadway smash.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:00AM
Thursday, October 31, 2019 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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“Elevada” Elevates Rom-Com Lovers, at Shotgun, Berkeley by Beau McGlasson

Millennial Notes Sheila Callaghan Ignites Love with Dance & Dreams by Beau McGlasson “Elevada” hits notes familiar to fans of 80s or 90s rom-com movies. An uptight young man meets a …

SOURCE: Theatrius at 06:39AM

Win tickets to Shrek The Musical at Sydney Lyric Theatre by Sean McLoughlin

AussieTheatre has a double pass to giveaway for Shrek the Musical at the Sydney Lyric Theatre, The Star on Thursday January 2nd 2020 at 7:30pm. The fairy-tale cast is led by Ben Mingay as…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 06:29AM

JLF Adelaide Literature Festival returns for second chapter by Arts Review

The iconic Jaipur Literature Festival will once again make its mark on Australia when the second annual JLF Adelaide hosts three days of transnational celebration and cultural exchange at …

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 06:15AM

God’s Dice review at Soho Theatre, London – ‘David Baddiel’s slick but slight new play’ by Dave Fargnoli

In a letter to a fellow physicist, Einstein once famously claimed that God does not play dice with the universe. The question

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:13AM

‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ will open a production on the West End by Caitlin Huston

“To Kill a Mockingbird” will open a production on the West End, to be produced by Scott Rudin, Barry Diller and Sonia Friedman Productions. The production will open at London’s Gielgud…

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 06:09AM

Producer Paul Blake on what made ‘Beautiful’ work by Caitlin Huston

Paul Blake has a reputation for being able to broker difficult agreements.  The former executive producer of the Muny in St. Louis had made his Broadway debut producing and writing the book…

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 06:00AM
Thursday, October 31, 2019 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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The Antipodes review at the National Theatre, London – ‘excruciating and masterful at the same time’ by Tim Bano

Annie Baker’s back at the National with a show about stories, and she knows how to tell them: not with heroes and

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:45AM

Ragtime The Musical set to make Australian premiere by Arts Review

A powerful portrait of the birth of the American nation, filled with pageantry, emotion and optimism, The Production Company presents as its last show for 2019, the Australian premiere of Ra…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 05:35AM
Thursday, October 31, 2019 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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NEWS: Aaron Sorkin’s stage adaptation of To Kill a Mockingbird transfers to the West End in May 2020 by Press Releases

To Kill a Mockingbird, Aaron Sorkin’s new play based on Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, directed by Bartlett Sher, will open at London’s Gielgud Theatre in May 2020.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 04:27AM

Propwatch: the only types of prop in the world in ‘The Antipodes’ by Artsjournal1

Dave says there are seven types of stories in the world (starting with ‘rags to riches’). Josh says there are ten types of stories in the world (starting with ‘a threshold crossing’)…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 04:24AM

The twenty-five record albums that changed my life (12) by Artsjournal1

This was one of the first jazz albums to be widely owned by people who didn’t usually buy jazz albums, my father among them. I found a mint-condition copy in his record cabinet that looked…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 04:24AM
Thursday, October 31, 2019 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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The Year of Magical Thinking by Arts Review

Green Room Award winner Jillian Murray reunites with her L’amante anglaise Director, Laurence Strangio, to present Joan Didion’s extraordinary monologue, The Year of Magical Thinking, at…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 03:46AM

Richard Jordan: How dare the tabloids shame an actor for taking a job to make ends meet? by Richard Jordan

A life in the theatre teaches the art of survival. In a career often driven by highs and lows, where fortunes can

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 03:00AM

The Lowry’s artist development programme: ‘We take a long-term approach so artists will continue to realise their potential’ by Promoted Content

For 10 years, the Lowry in Salford has been championing artists through its artist development programme. From simple gestures, such as free

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 03:00AM

The Thanksgiving Play Opens at Geffen Playhouse by Marc J. Franklin

Larissa FastHorse’s satire, directed by Michael John Garcés, opens in Los Angeles October 31.

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Thursday, October 31, 2019 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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On the Couch with Laura Kroetsch by Arts Review

Who is Laura Kroetsch? I usually rattle off that I’m a curator of literary events. But really, I am a compulsive reader and hopeless book nerd. For as long as I can remember I have read be…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 01:14AM

Auction house changes — new chief executive for Sotheby’s

Plus: Old Masters hit highs; $31m for museum in China; book calls Germany to account; Brexit guide; blue bread in Turin

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Thursday, October 31, 2019 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Christos Tsiolkas: Damascus by Arts Review

A masterpiece of imagination and transformation, Christos Tsiolkas’ Damascus is a historical novel of immense power and an unflinching dissection of doubt and faith, tyranny and revolution…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 12:10AM

Yes, This Is What It Was Like to Be a Lesbian in the '80s - Marga Gomez sparks a queer awakening in a new play at Ars Nova

Marga Gomez sparks a queer awakening in a new play at Ars Nova---Marga Gomez isn't used to playing with others. Over the course of her 35-year career as an actor and stand-up comic, she's wr…

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

London Premiere of Dave Malloy’s Ghost Quartet Opens October 31 by Andrew Gans

The musical opens the newly restored Boulevard Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Broadway's Epistolary Romance With A.R. Gurney's Love Letters by Rebecca Morehouse

The original Broadway production opened at the Edison Theatre October 31, 1989.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Dance News: New York City Center Names Lear DeBessonet Next Artistic Director Of Encores! by The Dance Enthusiast

New York City Center Names Lear DeBessonet Next Artistic Director Of Encores!

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 12:00AM