Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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United Nations Awards Cyndi Lauper First 'High Note Global Prize' For LGBTQ Advocacy

Award-winning recording artist, composer, lyricist, and advocate Cyndi Lauper has been named the first recipient of The High Note Global Prize, an award honoring and celebrating major record…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:55PM

How to head into the holidays as a single person by Alaina Johns

Especially after years of being partnered, the holiday season can pose extra challenges for single folks. Alaina Johns has some advice.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 11:38PM

On the Couch with Anni Davey by Arts Review

Who is Anni Davey? Artistic Director of the Flying Fruit Fly Circus. When asked for my general job title (passport applications and such) I wonder what to put. Director? Then people will thi…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 11:02PM
Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Theater Review: KEY LARGO (Geffen Playhouse) by Tony Frankel

NOT AS KEYED UP AS IT SHOULD BE The Geffen Playhouse has really been on a roll under the newest Artistic Director Matt Shakman. There are many more interesting scripts, and many more chances…

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 10:41PM

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory welcomes John O’May as Grandpa Joe by Arts Review

One of Australia’s most experienced musical theatre performers, John O’May, will soon step into the shoes of Grandpa Joe in the spectacular musical Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocola…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 10:39PM

Theatre Royal Tender Process to Commence by Arts Review

The NSW Government has reached a commercial agreement with the owners of the Theatre Royal paving the way for a tender process to secure a new theatre operator. In March 2019 the Government …

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 10:26PM

Photo Coverage: BROADWAY THE CALLA-WAY With Liz Callaway & Ann Hampton Callaway At Feinstein's/54 Below

Want to see a show where every note and word and performer is genius?  Want to see a show that makes you leap out of your seat many times during the performance?   It's playing at Feins…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:25PM

“Petróleo/Petroleum” Piel de Lava’s Performed Deconstruction of Masculinity by Maria Delgado

For many in the English-speaking world, the company Piel de Lava is known primarily for its work in Mariano Llinás’s 13+ hour epic, La flor (English title The Flower, 2016-18), a glorious…

SOURCE: thetheatretimes.com at 10:00PM
Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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Salvage by Lara Altunian

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

SOURCE: stageraw.com at 09:55PM

Atlanta Ballet brings “The Nutcracker” to the prestigious Kennedy Center stage  by Gillian Anne Renault

Atlanta Ballet Artistic Director Gennadi Nedvigin danced at Washington, D.C.’s Kennedy Center... The post Atlanta Ballet brings “The Nutcracker” to the prestigious Kennedy Center stage…

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 09:48PM

The Arrival review – fraternal reunion pits nature against nurture by Michael Billington

Bush theatre, LondonBijan Sheibani’s writing debut about two half-Iranian brothers relies on a puzzling backstory, yet vivid staging and beautiful performances fill it with vitality You ca…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:36PM

Seven by Lara Altunian

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

SOURCE: stageraw.com at 09:28PM

Comedian and self-confessed design nerd Tim Ross announces new live show by Peter J Snee

Comedian, TV presenter and self-proclaimed design nerd Tim Ross continues his love affair with Australian design with a new live show that looks at why architecture matters. “Almost ever…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 09:14PM

The Walnut Street Theatre presents ‘The Gifts of the Magi’ by Christina Anthony

The Walnut’s ‘The Gifts of the Magi’ proves that not all classic tales are timeless, with a script and production that don’t do justice to the O. Henry story about the true meaning o…

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 09:00PM
Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Nancy Livingston: In Memoriam

Pictured: Nancy Livingston, front right, with former American Conservatory Theater artistic director, Carey Perloff, front left.  Fred Levin, Nancy's husband, stands behind the two.   Th…

SOURCE: Theatre Bay Area at 08:52PM

Vision Australia’s Carols by Candlelight: one magical night by Gabi Bergman

Tickets to the most magical night of the year, Vision Australia’s Carols by Candlelight are on sale now. Since its inception in 1938, Vision Australia’s Carols by Candlelight has become …

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 08:23PM

Expressions Dance Company becomes Australian Dance Collective by Deborah Jones

Brisbane’s Expressions Dance Company has a new name to go with its new leadership. Amy Hollingsworth, who became artistic director of EDC at the beginning of 2019, announced at her 2020 se…

SOURCE: deborahjones.me at 08:14PM

The Kimmel Center presents ‘An Evening with Sutton Foster’ by Brad Rothbart

In a one-night solo performance at the Merriam, Tony Award-winning Broadway star Sutton Foster offered a transcendent performance from an artist at the height of her powers. Brad Rothbart re…

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 08:09PM
Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Syria Puppeteer Offers Idlib Children Breathing Space by Ahram Online

Walid Abu Rashed walks past bombed-out buildings in war-torn northwest Syria, carrying a large wooden board and a plastic bag filled with puppets while dozens of children trailing behind him…

SOURCE: thetheatretimes.com at 07:59PM

Beyond the tinsel by Kerry Reid

December performing arts aren't just about the holly jolly. THEATER PICKS (KERRY REID) Good Grief…

SOURCE: www.chicagoreader.com at 07:30PM

This Year’s Evening Standard Theatre Award Winners by Artsjournal

Andrew Scott was awarded for his role in Noel Coward’s Present Laughter at the Old Vic, while Maggie Smith took the trophy for one-woman play A German Life at the Bridge. Lynn Nottage’…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:18PM

The One-Man Publisher Who’s Found An Audience For Forgotten Classics by Artsjournal

Rick Schober has published roughly four books per year, relying on “a loyal following” that shares his passion for rediscovered literary fiction and nonfiction of an offbeat and experime…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:18PM

How The Art World Morphed Into The Art Industry by Artsjournal

Consider that, in 1988, the Artnet Price Database tracked only 18 auction houses and about 8,300 artists. Over the next 24 years, those figures skyrocketed: By 2012, there were 632 auction h…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:18PM

What Passes For A Soul (Or Conscience) In Silicon Valley by Artsjournal

What happens after you admit you might have ruined the internet, or helped elect a lunatic, or undercut Western democracy? I suppose that, like with any confession, you feel relief. Nothing …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:18PM

Translated Fiction Is Finding Bigger Audiences by Artsjournal

Since 2012, when it first became common to see people reading Karl Ove Knausgaard and Ferrante’s Neapolitan Quartet on the tube, sales of translated fiction have steadily increased. Overal…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:18PM

The Simon & Garfunkel Story is more about the songs than the stories by Catey Sullivan

The biography is prosaic, but this touring bio musical captures the dark harmonies of the folk-rock superstars. Even when it's as jubilant as the pots-and-pans p…

SOURCE: www.chicagoreader.com at 07:15PM

Exit, Pursued by a Bear lacks teeth by Dmitry Samarov

Lauren Gunderson's 2012 play trades in tropes, but Joy Productions' cast is strong. Joy Productions' inaugural show, Exit, Pursued by a Bear, begins with a compe…

SOURCE: www.chicagoreader.com at 07:05PM

Love Actually? The Unauthorized Musical Parody Is a Rom-Com Roasting on an Open Fire

The 2003 British Christmas film starred Hugh Grant and Keira Knightley.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 07:03PM

Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella Is a Lovely Night at Paper Mill Playhouse

The 2013 Broadway musical version of Cinderella comes to New Jersey for the holidays, starring Ashley Blanchet.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 07:03PM

The Arrival review at Bush Theatre, London – ‘tender exploration of brotherhood’ by Rosemary Waugh

The most famous fraternal relationships of mythology, Cain and Abel or Romulus and Remus, end with bloodshed. Bijan Sheibani’s The Arrival, a

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:01PM
Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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See Tony Winner Betty Buckley Perform With Jason Robert Brown at SubCulture by Nathan Skethway

Tony winner Brown continues his residency at the downtown Manhattan venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:59PM

Eleanor's Very Merry Christmas Wish offers families a sweet holiday outing by Kerry Reid

A rag doll yearns for a forever friend in this new musical. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer's Dolly isn't the only rag doll hoping for a forever home. In Eleanor'…

SOURCE: www.chicagoreader.com at 06:55PM

Always . . . Patsy Cline is a honky-tonk treat with Firebrand by Kerry Reid

Harmony France and Christina Hall trade off the two roles in this warmhearted story based on real events. Since Firebrand's production of Always . . . Patsy Clin…

SOURCE: www.chicagoreader.com at 06:50PM

New Musical ‘Tale of Despereaux’ delights at Berkeley Rep by Sam Hurwitt, Correspondent

Based on the award-winning kids book, 'Tales of Despereaux' at Berkeley Rep charms as a family friendly holiday show.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 06:49PM

This Can’t Possibly Be A Real Description For An Arts Job by Joe Patti

Aubrey Bergauer tweeted about a position at her new day job with the San Francisco Conservatory of Music last week. That fact wasn’t notable in and of itself. What surprised me as someone …

SOURCE: insidethearts.com at 06:48PM

The Arrival, Bush Theatre review - boys will definitely be boys by Aleks.sierz

Director Bijan Sheibani turns playwright in a fine two-hander about family Family dramas are a staple of British new writing, but as well as talking about our nearest and dearest, can they …

SOURCE: theartsdesk.com at 06:36PM

The First Deep Breath rattles the family skeletons at Victory Gardens by Kerry Reid

Lee Edward Colston II's play leaves it all on the table—and the floor. "Go back to where you started, or as far back as you can, examine all of it, travel your…

SOURCE: www.chicagoreader.com at 06:35PM

The Tall Boy brings Tandy Cronyn back to Chicago—and Germany by Albert Williams

Current events have caught up with this solo play about refugee children. Actor Tandy Cronyn, whose one-woman show The Tall Boy plays at Stage 773 for a limited …

SOURCE: www.chicagoreader.com at 06:25PM

River Deep – Mountain High: Adrienne Warren Captivates in ‘Tina’ by Matthew Wexler

Adrienne Warren's stratospheric performance transforms 'Tina - The Tina Turner Musical' from jukebox to jugular in a can't-miss role of a lifetime. The post River Deep – Mountain High: Adr…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 06:12PM
Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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‘The Humans’ in San Jose captures realistic family dealing with real demons by Randy McMullen

The Tony Award winning drama 'The Humans' plays at San Jose Stage with its story of a family grappling with myriad issues over Thanksgiving dinner.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 05:49PM

BWW Exclusive: Get a Behind the Scenes Look at Second Stage Theater's BETWEEN THE LINES

We're getting an exclusive look behind the scenes at at the new musical Between the Lines, which is set to begin performances at Off-Broadway's Tony Kiser Theater at Second Stage this April!…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:26PM

Mike Birbiglia on The New One and his journey to joy as a parent by Tyler Aquilina

Mike Birbiglia has essentially made a career out of brutal honesty and stark vulnerability. (Or stark honesty and brutal vulnerability.) His one-man show Sleepwalk with Me, which he later a…

SOURCE: Entertainment Weekly at 05:25PM

Nederlander National Markets merges with Jam Theatricals by Caitlin Huston

Nederlander National Markets LLC, one of the largest operators of legitimate theaters and music venues in the U.S., has merged with Jam Theatricals Ltd., one of the largest presenters and pr…

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 05:13PM

Odds & Ends: Tina Turner Turns 80; Three Casts of Tina Offer Up a Video Birthday Wish & More by Broadway.com

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed today. Watch Three Casts of Tina Wish a Happy 80th Birthday to Tina Turner Today is a big day for the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll. Tina T…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:03PM

Do You Like Ike? Daniel J. Watts on Playing the 'Villain' in Tina: The Tina Turner Musical by Caitlin Moynihan

Daniel J. Watts is bringing the life of Ike Turner, Tina Turner's abusive Grammy-winning ex-husband, to the stage in Broadway's Tina: The Tina Turner Musical. Having previously appeared in e…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:03PM

REVIEW: The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical by JK

Review of the Saturday, November 23, 2019 evening performance at the Longacre Theatre in New York City. Starring Chris McCarrell, Jorrell Javier, Ryan Knowles, Sarah Beth Pfeifer, James Hayd…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 05:03PM
Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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TCG Announces 3rd Round of Edgerton New Play Awards by American Theatre Editors

The Awards offer extended development time to premieres to extend the life of the plays beyond their first productions.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:59PM

Jonathan Groff, Lea Michele, More to Perform at New York Stage and Film Winter Gala by Emily Selleck

The Spring Awakening alums will take the stage at the December 8 event honoring Diana DiMenna and Tom Hulce.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:55PM

A Very Little Talent by Trav S.D.

Readers of No Applause may have gleaned that I am not a fan of impressionist Rich Little (b. 1938), but I’ve had occasion to mention him here a few times, so I thought it advisable to crea…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 04:48PM

How Could I Be Friends With John Simon? by American Theatre Editors

I was spared his famous fury, thankfully, but once I met him, we spoke---and argued---often about the theatre we both loved.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:43PM

Works by Eboni Booth, Martyna Majok, Hilary Bettis, and More Are Recipients of 2019 Edgerton Foundation New Play Awards by Olivia Clement

The awards, totaling $415,000, allow nine productions extra time for development and rehearsal.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:21PM

Central Works Announces Season of Premieres by American Theatre Editors

The Bay Area company will celebrate their 30th season with four world premieres.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:11PM

Nederlander and Jam Theatricals Ltd. Join Forces for Nederlander National Markets by Andrew Gans

The organization will oversee the subscription seasons in 26 cities throughout the country, as well as Washington, D.C.'s National Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:06PM
Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Togo Has Opened Its First Major Contemporary Art Center by Artsjournal1

“Uniquely for Africa, Palais de Lomé, which is housed in a restored colonial-era palace, was fully financed by the state. … Set on the seafront in the Togolese capital of Lomé, the Pal…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 03:54PM

Wrestling With The Complicated Theatre Criticism Of John Simon by Artsjournal

“It is saddening for me to say this, but I doubt that he ever wrote anything which could make a novice reader feel that the theatre (or film, or literature, or music) was an art worth purs…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 03:54PM

How Mike Nichols And Elaine May Met (An Oral History) by Artsjournal1

“[Paul] Sills, who directed the show, came up to him, and said, ‘Mike, I want you to meet the only other person on campus who’s as hostile as you are: Elaine May.’ She looked over Mi…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 03:54PM

Why Netflix Bought New York’s Paris Theatre by Artsjournal

Undoubtedly this will aid in the company’s recruitment of top shelf directors who yearn for that opening night vibe, especially at the spot where Franco Zeffirelli’s Romeo and Juliet pla…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 03:54PM

Bad Form: Company That Commissioned “Fearless Girl” Sculpture On Wall Street Sues Artist, Others Making Replicas by Artsjournal

The financial services firm that purchased the original, State Street Global Advisors, is calling them unauthorized copies and waging an aggressive legal campaign against them. Critics say t…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 03:54PM

St. Louis Symphony Orchestra Celebrates 10 Years on Public Radio by Tim Munro

Host Robert Peterson and commentator Tim Munro present live broadcasts of the orchestra on Saturday nights on KWMU and online from 8PM to 10PM.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:43PM

Nederlander National Markets LLC Merges with Jam Theatricals Ltd.

BroadwayWorld has just learned that Nederlander National Markets LLC, based in New York is part of one of the largest operators of legitimate theatres and music venues in the United States a…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:31PM

On Patrick Cassidy’s Departure From 5-Star by Cary Ginell

Toward the end of Meredith Willson’s The Music Man, traveling salesman Harold Hill tells Marian Paroo, “For the first time in my life, my foot got caught in the door.” A few weeks ago,…

SOURCE: vconstage.com at 03:23PM

Off-Broadway Review: “Bella Bella” at Manhattan Theatre Club’s New York City Center Stage I by David Roberts

Harvey Feinstein wisely chooses to “be” Bella Abzug and not simply “portray” her. There are no gimmicks here, no backups, no filters, no frills – just Bella. Mr. Fierstein draws on…

SOURCE: Theatre Reviews Limited at 03:14PM

AIN'T TOO PROUD – THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS Will Kick Off Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of The Temptations will kick off the 93rd Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, alongside 'TODAY' show hosts Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, and Al Roker, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:02PM

New York-Based Nederlander National Markets Merges With Chicago’s Jam For New Theater Entity by Greg Evans

Nederlander National Markets LLC, a stand-alone company that’s part of Broadway heavyweight Nederlander Organization, and Chicago-based theater presenter Jam Theatricals have combined to c…

SOURCE: Deadline at 03:00PM
Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Looking for Regional Jobs? Hamilton, Tootsie, South Pacific, and More Are Casting by Playbill Staff

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:49PM

Cyber Steals are Coming from TodayTix, Beginning Friday 11/29

TODAYTIX Cyber Steals are coming! Starting this Friday, TodayTix will have Broadway tickets from $39 and touring shows up to 75% off.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:41PM

Paper Mill Playhouse is giving a ball! “Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella” in NJ by Philip

“Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella” comes by that official title honestly. Having gone through several revisions since its debut as a TV special in 1957, the show depends for its su…

SOURCE: sceneonstage.com at 02:23PM
Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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See Saks Fifth Avenue and Disney Unveil Frozen 2–Themed Holiday Windows With a Special Performance by Idina Menzel by Nathan Skethway

The Tony-winning Frozen 2 star sang from the Disney sequel and her new album Christmas: A Season of Love.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:55PM

Three on the Aisle: The Critics Who Lunch by American Theatre Editors

Alexandra Jacobs drops in to discuss her new Elaine Stritch biography, 'Still Here.'

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:52PM

Max Crumm Included in the Final Round of Casting for Emojiland: The Musical

Lesli Margherita, Ann Harada, Lucas Steele, and more fill out the off-Broadway cast.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:48PM

JOHN SIMON, WIDE-RANGING CRITIC WITH A CUTTING PEN, DIES AT 94 by Robert Shuman

(Robert D. McFadden’s article appeared in The New York Times, 11/25; via Pam Green.)   Prolific, erudite and caustic in his wit, he surveyed the entire cultural landscape John Simon, one …

SOURCE: stagevoices.com at 01:48PM

Catch up with Billy Porter for Thanksgiving and 'New Year's Rockin' Eve' by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The Tony- and Emmy-winning Pittsburgh native with perform at the Macy’s parade, then host ABCs 2020 countdown from New Orleans.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 01:45PM

Renée Taylor Hilariously Recalls Auditioning for Tennessee Williams in MY LIFE ON A DIET by BroadwayWorld

Emmy Award-winning actress and writer Renée Taylor - known to millions as Fran Fine's food obsessed mother, Sylvia, on "The Nanny" - opened November 22nd to unanimous rave reviews in her co…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:38PM

60 Years of ‘The Sound of Music’: Optimism Endures by Laura M. Holson

Six decades after “The Sound of Music” debuted on Broadway, it remains a cultural touchstone in community theaters, in books, on streaming services and inspiring an Ariana Grande video.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 01:36PM

A CHRISTMAS CAROL – a dickens of a production by Oscar E Moore

If you are dreaming of a white Christmas but fear the cold blustery wind or hate to shovel snow, head on over to the Lyceum Theatre where “The Olde Vic production” of a very new A CHRIST…

SOURCE: Oscar E. Moore at 01:33PM

Balletboyz's Romeo and Juliet film takes star-cross'd lovers to the street by Lyndsey Winship

Shot on location with lashings of fighting and flirting, Romeo and Juliet: Beyond Words is a vibrant, up-close take on one of the Royal Ballet’s best-loved gems It’s been an ongoing quan…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:33PM

Stephen Adly Guirgis’ Halfway Bitches Go Straight to Heaven Extends Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

The world premiere, directed by John Ortiz, will play an additional week at Atlantic Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:24PM

Caryl Churchill’s famed time-skipping play ‘Cloud 9’ lands in SF by Sam Hurwitt, Correspondent

Caryl Churchill's time-traveling 'Cloud 9' tackles hot-button issues in unusual ways; it plays at Custom Made Theatre in S.F. through Dec. 15.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 01:23PM

5 Fierce Broadway Singers Cover Dolly Parton’s “Jolene”

In honor of the upcoming January concert 54 Below Sings Dolly Parton.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 01:20PM

Broadway-Bound Mrs. Doubtfire Begins in Seattle by Olivia Clement

Performances of the new musical kick off November 26 at 5th Avenue Theatre, ahead of the show's spring Broadway bow.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:16PM

Gideon Glick Will Take Over as Seymour in Off-Broadway's Little Shop of Horrors; Production Extends Again by Andy Lefkowitz

Don't it go to show, ya never know! On the heels of a two-week run in off-Broadway's Little Shop of Horrors while Jonathan Groff was on leave, Gideon Glick has signed on to succeed Groff as…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:12PM

Watch Betrayal Star Tom Hiddleston Cry on Cue for Jimmy Fallon by Broadway.com

Tom Hiddleston, the star most known for his screen turn in the Avengers films, is currently having a Broadway moment. He's taking on his first main-stem role as Robert in a new revival of Ha…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:12PM

Billy Porter to Host Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve Broadcast from New Orleans by Andy Lefkowitz

Billy Porter is helping to ring in the new year! The Tony and Emmy winner has signed on to host the New Orleans broadcast of Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve on ABC. Porter will emcee the…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:12PM

& Juliet Star Miriam-Teak Lee Roars in the Splashy New West End Musical by Matt Wolf

Miriam-Teak Lee was something of an overnight sensation when she played Claire De Loone in the 2017 Open Air Theatre Regent’s Park revival of On the Town, since which time she went on to u…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:12PM

Backstage at Dear Evan Hansen with Andrew Barth Feldman, Episode 8: Wedding? by Broadway.com

In his final Broadway.com vlog, Dear Evan Hansen star Andrew Barth Feldman is thrilled for the happy couple (or something like that)!

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:12PM

Watch Tony Winner Brian Stokes Mitchell's Soaring Rendition of 'I Won't Send Roses' from Mack & Mabel by Broadway.com

Watch Brian Stokes Mitchell's incredible take on this Mack & Mabel classic, and listen to his new album Plays With Music out November 29 from Broadway Records!

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:12PM

David Byrne's American Utopia Adds Three Performances to Broadway Run by Andy Lefkowitz

There are now three more chances to see David Byrne's new Broadway concert American Utopia. The production has announced the addition of performances on December 30 at 8:00pm, February 4 at…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:12PM

Max Crumm, Jacob Dickey & More Round Out the Cast of Emojiland by Andy Lefkowitz

We're all smiles! Max Crumm and Jacob Dickey are among the newly announced batch of stars set to appear in the upcoming off-Broadway transfer of Emojiland. The previously announced tune…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:12PM

Anthony Roth Costanzo, Diana Damrau, More to Receive 2020 Opera News Awards by Ryan McPhee

The 15th annual reception will take place April 5, 2020.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:09PM

"Ensembles Are The Heartbeat of Every Show." by Mo Brady

by Angela Tricarico Max Clayton (Photo by Roberto Araujo fo…

SOURCE: www.theensemblist.com at 01:06PM

ALBUM REVIEW: Lea Michele – Christmas in the City by Ian Foster

Jonathan Groff and Darren Criss elevate Glee star Lea Michele’s first holiday album Christmas in the City.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PM

@ This Stage Podcast, Ep. 2 by @ This Stage Staff

In Episode 2 of the @ This Stage Podcast, Julia Stier interviews Beatrice Casagran, Producing Artistic Director of Ophelia's Jump Productions. The post @ This Stage Podcast, Ep. 2 appeared f…

SOURCE: thisstage.la at 01:00PM

From Boston: Quixote Nuevo, Modern-Day Man of La Plancha by Bob Verini

★★★ Octavio Solis's modern-day take on Don Quixote taps into the current crisis along the U.S./Mexico border The post From Boston: Quixote Nuevo, Modern-Day Man of La Plancha appeared …

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 01:00PM
Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Max Crumm, Jacob Dickey, Tanisha Moore, More Complete Cast of Off-Broadway Musical Emojiland by Andrew Gans

The musical, also featuring Lesli Margherita, Ann Harada, Lucas Steele, and Josh Lamon, will begin January 9, 2020.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:41PM

London Theatre News Today: Tuesday 26 November by Hira Desai

We reveal who will be joining David Mitchell in Ben Elton's Upstart Crow and the final casting for the Puccini double-bill, Opera Undone: Tosca & La Bohème. The post London Theatre Ne…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 12:39PM

After Five Years, Are We Really Sure We Know Who Hacked Sony Pictures? by Artsjournal1

“The massive cyberattack just before Thanksgiving 2014 crippled a studio, embarrassed executives and reshaped Hollywood. The FBI blamed a North Korea scheme to retaliate for the comedy The…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 12:36PM

Metropolitan Opera Will Keep Peter Gelb Through 2027 by Artsjournal1

“The five-year extension [of his contract as general manager] … will give Mr. Gelb at least a 21-year reign at the opera house, the largest performing arts organization in the United Sta…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 12:36PM

Boris Johnson Promises Conservatives Will Spend £250 Million On Culture (One Quarter Of What Labour Promises) by Artsjournal1

“The Conservative Party election manifesto, launched yesterday afternoon by the UK prime minister Boris Johnson, pledges the establishment of a £250m fund ‘to support local libraries an…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 12:36PM

The 10 Most Influential Films Of The Decade (Per The New York Times) by Artsjournal1

Manohla Dargis and A.O. Scott: “The most popular movies and the movies we love most aren’t always the ones that shape the industry, reflect the times or change the terms of cultural disc…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 12:36PM

Vienna State Opera Finally Stages Work Written By A Woman (It Only Took 150 Years) by Artsjournal1

“I really want to shake up this old-fashioned, beautiful, wonderful place a bit,” says composer Olga Neuwirth, 51, whose adaptation of Virginia Woolf’s Orlando opens on December 8. (Th…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 12:36PM

Still Trying To Pin Down The Effects On The Brain Of Studying Music by Artsjournal

“Current research implies — implies, not concludes — that studying music can help children develop spatial reasoning and listening skills and improve their concentration, but more stud…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 12:36PM

A New Theatre Company Especially For Trans And Non-Binary Actors by Artsjournal1

“Performer Harrison Knights is behind the venture, called Trans Voices Company, which aims to help address a lack of casting opportunities for non-cisgender actors.” – The Stage

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 12:36PM

Bumbershoot Was The Iconic Seattle Festival. Then It Became Generic. Now It Needs To Reinvent by Artsjournal

Festival culture is big. But many of the big festivals have become generic, expensive and boring. Here are five elements that define successful festivals, and five ways to think about reinve…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 12:36PM

Dorothy Seiberling, Editor Who Explained Avant-Garde Art To The Public, Dead At 97 by Artsjournal1

“As Life magazine’s art editor, Ms. Seiberling helped shape public opinion about the 20th century’s foremost avant-gardist artists” — most notably, Georgia O’Keeffe and the Abstr…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 12:36PM

David Byrne's American Utopia Adds Three Performances to Broadway Run

The concert is running through Sunday, February 16, at the Hudson Theatre.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:36PM

Gideon Glick to Take Over as Seymour in Off-Broadway's Little Shop of Horrors

The revival has been extended for seven more weeks.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:36PM

Go Behind the Scenes at Frozen’s Performance at Macy’s by Playbill Staff

Stars of the Disney musical on Broadway stopped by the flagship store to sing for Macy’s Star Rewards Platinum Members.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:34PM

Ashley Blanchet Talks Playing Cinderella at Paper Mill, Singing “Let It Go” on Broadway, & Her Yearly Tradition with Barbra Streisand

Ashley Blanchet talks about finding her Cinderella, belting like Brandy, her birthday tradition with Babs, and what it's like performing Elsa on Broadway.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 12:25PM

Should You Use MailChimp’s New Website Builder? by Ceci Dadisman

Quick Answer: No. Longer Answer: MailChimp recently added a website builder to its suite of features. This is a logical addition especially because MC is looking to become a full-service CRM…

SOURCE: artshacker.com at 12:24PM

Now hear this! Playwrights are making theater for the ears. Yes, that’s a thing. by Peter Marks

Audible produces plays designed to be listened to on its digital platform and maybe also seen off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:24PM

FKA Twigs kicks off tour with a triumph of style and substance at Brixton Academy

The singer’s new show is a visually impressive and musically daring affair

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:18PM

‘American Utopia’ adds three more performances on Broadway by Caitlin Huston

“David Byrne’s American Utopia” has added three new performances to its schedule. The show will now play Dec. 30 at 8 p.m., Feb. 4. at 8 p.m. and Feb. 11 at 8 p.m.  “American Utopia…

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 12:14PM

Review: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe at Imagination Stage by Kelly McCorkendale

To leap, bound, and twirl through Narnia is to enjoy the storied fantasy world anew, watching the Pevensie children learn the value of sacrifice, friendship, family, love, and, of course, th…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 12:06PM

Review: The Powers That Be – A Rock Opera at Venus Theatre by Debbie Minter Jackson

How does one process unspeakable pain in losing a loved one to violence?  Sanguine expressions of “thoughts and prayers” have no place in The Powers That Be, a hard rocking contemplatio…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 12:06PM

Review: Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! (The Musical!). Perfection and the scene stealers keep coming by Christopher Henley

If you think you hear the gloriously ingenious cackling of delighted children, it may be emanating from the Family Theater at The Kennedy Center. If it is mixed with some lower-pitched guffa…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 12:06PM

Review: A Christmas Story, The Musical at Toby’s Dinner Theatre, a sweet treat for the holidays by Keith Loria

It’s always a risky proposition to transform a beloved film into a musical, and for every Beetlejuice or Mean Girls success story, there’s a Ghost or Pretty Woman that just couldn’t mu…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 12:06PM
Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Check Out the Casts of Broadway's Ain't Too Proud and Beetlejuice and More in Rehearsals for the 2019 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade by Nathan Skethway

Broadway favorites will take over 34th Street during the 93rd annual parade, broadcast on NBC November 28.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:59AM

Welcome to the Rock! Episode 1 by James Marino

Show notes for Episode 1 Welcome to the podcast series, “Welcome to the Rock!” A behind the curtain peek at what it takes to get a show from a seed of an idea all the way to a Broadway h…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 11:55AM

REVIEW: At George Street Playhouse, Renée Taylor Diets and Dishes by Cameron Kelsall

Renée Taylor knows her way around a joke. Now 86, the Bronx-born comedienne has spent the better part of seven decades making the public laugh as a writer, actress and personality.

SOURCE: recliningstandards.com at 11:53AM

A Christmas Carol by Joseph Pisano

Campbell Scott as Ebenezer Scrooge and Dashiell Eaves as Bob Cratchit in a scene from Jack Thorne’s new adaptation of “A Christmas Carol” at Broadway’s Lyceum Theatre (Photo credit: …

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 11:50AM

Broadway Grosses w/e 11/24/2019: Plenty to be Thankful For

Last week, grosses were down just slightly with a 2% dip. Family favorites fared best last week with Wicked, The Lion King, and Frozen showing the biggest increases. Coming off recent openin…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:45AM

Crucial Connections: Theatre Facts 2018 by American Theatre Editors

The latest edition of TCG’s annual industry report finds theatres focusing on relationships.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:44AM

Karen Olivo, Aaron Tveit, Sahr Ngaujah, More Will Celebrate Vinyl Release of Moulin Rouge! Cast Recording by Andrew Gans

Cast members from the new musical will take part in a signing event at Sony Square NYC.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

The talented, talkative critic: Herbert Simpson (1934-2019) by Alan Smason

By BILL HIRSCHMAN For even those who only knew Herbert Simpson in passing, likely what they remember was his voice – usually deep and sonorous, a bit scratchy, but brimming with passion. T…

SOURCE: Theatre Criticsm at 11:31AM

Critics are raving about... Curtains, now transferring to the West End

'Laugh-out-loud'... 'a show for people who love musical theatre'. That's definitely us! And everyone who visits #StageFaves, of course. As we get ready for the West End premiere of Kander &a…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 11:31AM

THE LION THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE        Bridge Theatre, SE1 by Libby Purves and Friends

 MONSTROUS AND MAJESTIC ,  A NARNIA FOR NOW      How to interpret an old favourite?  A Christian fantasy allegory, the world of Narnia,  the first of C.S.Lewis’ immortal children’…

SOURCE: theatrecat.com at 11:26AM

& Juliet OCR album song-by-song review

On Friday 22nd November, the & Juliet Original Cast Recording album was released just a couple of days after its West End press night! Despite the show being brand new, the album was st…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 11:25AM

Rising opera star Soloman Howard brings rich vocals to the Kennedy Center by Darby Dejarnette

Soloman Howard, the 2019 Marian Anderson Award winner, brought his unique flair to the Kennedy Center in his first-ever solo concert at the venue. As a graduate of the Washington National Op…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:24AM

Halifax’s Victoria Theatre to ban plastic toys at pantomime by Ruth Comerford

The Victoria Theatre in Halifax has announced it is no longer selling plastic toys at its Christmas pantomime in a bid to

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:06AM

Top 10 New York Theater of the Decade to Be Grateful For by Jonathan Mandell

As 2019 is coming to an end, leaving many of us worn down , it might be more rewarding to express gratitude for favorite New York shows that opened not just this year but for the decade as a…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 11:03AM

White Christmas review – love and music amid the glitz and glamour by Kate Wyver

Dominion theatre, LondonWith firecracker performance and singalong sounds, this version of the Bing Crosby classic glistens with sexy razzmatazz, but tenderness lies beneath the shiny surfac…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:03AM

‘I really enjoy exploring using my voice in a different way’: Michele Austin stars in the West End’s Cyrano de Bergerac by Emma Clarendon

Actress Michele Austin chatted to us about starring in Jamie Lloyd’s production of Cyrano de Bergerac at the Playhouse Theatre.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM
Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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THE FOUR SEASONS: The Chase Brock Experience by Maya Avisar

By Ron Fassler   Antonio Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons” is one of the most famous and expressive compositions in the classical repertoire. First written and performed around 1716-1717, …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 10:57AM

Gideon Glick Will Take Over as Seymour in Off-Broadway's Little Shop of Horrors by Andy Lefkowitz

On the heels of a two-week run in off-Broadway's Little Shop of Horrors while Jonathan Groff was on leave, Gideon Glick has signed on to permanently replace as Seymour Krelborn in the new p…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:54AM

Off-Broadway Review: “The Michaels” at The Public’s LuEsther Hall by Joseph Verlezza

This is a quiet evening that involves discussions and decisions that might change the lives of some of the participants and establishes the characters identities and motives. It explores the…

SOURCE: Theatre Reviews Limited at 10:49AM

Beat the rush; West End Black Friday deals to help you save!

There's no worse feeling than an empty wallet after dishing out dozens of pounds on West End theatre tickets. And all too often the best ticket deals for London theatre shows get snatched up…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 10:45AM

Catching Up With Sutton Foster by Jeryl Brunner

The Younger star reveals her hopes for Liza and what it's like to revive The Music Man on Broadway.

SOURCE: Forbes at 10:32AM

Billy Porter to Join Ryan Seacrest for Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve by Emily Selleck

The Tony- Emmy-winning Pose star will host the New Orleans countdown.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:31AM

Repertory Cast Set for Opera Undone, Modern Double Bill of Tosca and La Bohème by Dan Meyer

The King's Head Theatre reinterpretations of the Puccini classics will play Trafalgar Studios 2 in February 2020.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:26AM

Bat Masterson and the Show Business by Trav S.D.

The complex life of Bartholomew “Bat” William Barclay Masterson (1853-1921) contained enough incident to fill many books, and has. Today, as we did with his wild west colleagues Wyatt Ea…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 10:18AM

Adele Jergens: Burlesque Adjacent by Trav S.D.

The career of Adele Jergens (1917-2002) is an interesting instruction on how influential burlesque is on the culture at large. While I haven’t come across any information on her working on…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 10:18AM

In Which We Get Sappy About Christine Maple by Trav S.D.

The promising life and career of Christine Maple (Christine Raphael, 1912-1947) was cut short by episodes of bad behavior ostensibly stemming from mental illness, though whether her unhappin…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 10:18AM

Off-Broadway Return of Little Shop of Horrors Extends Into March; Gideon Glick to Take Over From Jonathan Groff Full-Time by Olivia Clement

The Michael Mayer-helmed production was previously scheduled through January 2020 at the Westside Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:13AM

A Christmas Carol - a cornucopia of treats for the holiday season by Oscar E. Moore

From the moment one enters the beautiful and appropriately old fashioned Lyceum Theatre – a perfect fit as it turns out to house this dickens of a production – one is beguiled

SOURCE: Talk Entertainment at 10:06AM

‘What the hell is the show?’: ‘Cats’ has always astounded people, says Andy Blankenbuehler by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Blankenbuehler has choreographed both the new movie and the ‘Cats’ tour coming to Toronto. And people’s perplexity with the show has only increased.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 10:00AM
Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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London Return of Afterglow Announces Final Extension by Andrew Gans

The play examines the emotional, intellectual, and sexual dynamics between a gay married couple in an open relationship.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:57AM

Hunger review – hope and heartbreak on the breadline by Miriam Gillinson

Arcola, LondonAdapted from Knut Hamsun’s first-person novel, Fay Lomas’s production is an empathetic and frightening look at a writer whose senses begin to turn on him as he falls into p…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:48AM

See Who’s Joining David Mitchell in London Stage Version of Upstart Crow by Andrew Gans

Ben Elton penned the adaptation of the BBC TV sitcom.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:44AM

Afterglow celebrates 100 performances. Final extension announced. by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Afterglow - London's hottest stage play announces a final extension as the cast celebrate 100 performances. Catch S Asher Gelman's hit before it closes at Waterloo East Theat…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 09:29AM

Happy 80th Birthday Tina Turner! by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Happy 80th Birthday Tina Turner! The Queen of Rock'n'Roll and her fans are celebrating today especially those who will be in the audience of Tina the musical both in the West…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 09:11AM

Watch Ariana DeBose, Deborah Cox, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and More Wish Tina Turner a Happy Birthday by Roberto Araujo

The international star celebrates her 80th birthday November 26.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:10AM

Quiz: Grammy Time by Christa Skiles

What do you know about the 2020 Grammy-nominated cast albums? The post Quiz: Grammy Time appeared first on Dramatics Magazine Online.

SOURCE: Dramatics Magazine at 09:04AM

Oily Cart artistic director Ellie Griffiths: ‘We need to take disabled artists seriously’ by Ruth Comerford

Ellie Griffiths is the new artistic director of Oily Cart theatre company. Currently preparing for the company’s Christmas show, she tells Ruth

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:00AM

‘The piece pulled me in’: THREAD – Hope Theatre ★★★★ by Amy Toledano

In THREAD by Freya Alderson, the famous Gibson sisters must decide what to do when their father with severe dementia is accused of sexually assaulting a list of women, decades after the inci…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM

Protect the Body by Clare Hennessy

By Clare Hennessy. Clare Hennessy discusses the challenges of developing a play that sheds light on eating disorders—depicting them accurately, avoiding triggers—and offers suggestions f…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 09:00AM
Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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StubHub Sold To Viagogo For $4 Billion by Artsjournal1

“Campaign groups have urged regulators to protect music and sports fans from the threat of rip-off prices after eBay agreed to sell StubHub, its ticketing business, to the Swiss ticket res…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 08:33AM

Producer Paul Holman: ‘I want people seeing my pantos to experience the tingle factor’ by Nick Smurthwaite

This year, Paul Holman Associates is staging shows across the UK. Its founder tells Nick Smurthwaite how the circus acts who stayed

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:24AM

Sleeping Beauty review at Nottingham Playhouse – ‘warm-hearted and irrepressible’ by Pat Ashworth

This is Kenneth Alan Taylor’s 37th pantomime for the Nottingham Playhouse. I’ve seen almost all of them and I think this is

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:13AM

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe review at Bridge Theatre, London – ‘a wonder-filled production’ by Natasha Tripney

The Bridge Theatre transports its audience to Narnia for its Christmas show, itself transported from Leeds Playhouse where it opened in 2017.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:08AM

National Theatre careers day opens up prospects for students by Susan Elkin

From design apprenticeships to accounting: at the National Theatre’s Creative Careers Day, children aged 11 to 14 experienced some of the different

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:00AM

The Tragedy of John Simon by American Theatre Editors

He made his name with vitriol, but ultimately the role of critical scourge began to play him.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 08:00AM
Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Today on Broadway: Tuesday, November 26, 2019 by Matt Tamanini

Phillipa Soo & Jon Ellison Conlee to Bring “Tumacho” Back to Clubbed Thumb, Netflix’s “Prom” Finds Its Emma, Only “Mean Girls” on CBS Parade Coverage “Today on Broadway�…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 07:55AM

Coldplay have a whale of a time at London’s Natural History Museum

The band launched their new album with an eco-friendly and intimate but guest-filled show

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 07:49AM

Viagogo acquires StubHub from eBay for $4bn by Georgia Snow

Secondary ticketing site Viagogo has bought rival platform StubHub from eBay in a $4 billion (£3.1 billion) deal. Viagogo said the purchase

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:48AM

VIDEO: Happy Birthday Tina Turner! Casts of TINA, as Well as Celebrity Friends, Wish the Star a Happy 80th!

Tina Turner turns 80 years old today, November 26! To celebrate the big day, casts of Tina - The Tina Turner Musical on Broadway, in London, and in Hamburg, joined forces with other stage an…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:44AM

WATCH: Get in the Christmas spirit with trailers for A (One-Man) Christmas Carol by Featured Content

It's less than a month to Christmas! Don't be a Scrooge, put yourself in the festive spirit with the trailers for A (One-Man) Christmas Carol , which plays at The Hen & Chickens Theatre …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:25AM

VIDEO: Ian McKellen Accepts the Editor's Award at the 2019 Evening Standard Theatre Awards

Ian McKellen recently accepted the Editor's Award at the 2019 Evening Standard Theatre Awards. When accepting his award, he gave a speech that had the audience on its feet.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:02AM

Lookback: a sneak attack of nostalgia by Terry Teachout

From 2006: Believe it or not, I don’t live in the past. No working journalist does, especially one with so many young friends. Even so, I do enjoy rummaging around in my well-stocked memor…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:01AM

‘Both humorous & humane’: #WeAreArrested – Arcola Theatre by Aleks Sierz

#WeAreArrested, a new RSC adaptation of Turkish editor Can Dündar’s prison memoir, is beautifully written and simply staged.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM

Almanac: Dag Hammarskjöld on growing older by Terry Teachout

“Time goes by, reputation increases, ability declines.” Dag Hammarskjöld, Markings

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:00AM

Broadway’s Douglas Lyons Breaks Down the Score for His Musical Beau Track by Track by Ruthie Fierberg

The performer and lyricist reveals the inspirations for and the writing process of his debut musical, now available for download.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:00AM
Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Full cast announced for Upstart Crow starring David Mitchell

Full West End casting has been announced for the all-new stage adaptation of Ben Elton's Upstart Crow sitcom. Set to run at London's Gielgud Theatre beginning this February, Upstart Crow …

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 06:50AM

Review Roundup: A BRIGHT ROOM CALLED DAY at the Public - What Did the Critics Think?

A BRIGHT ROOM CALLED DAY, written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tony Kushner and directed by Public Theater Artistic Director Oskar Eustis, is now playing at the Public. Let's see wha…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:47AM

Ceilings in London Theaters Keep Falling Down by Alex Marshall

A collapse at a performance of “Death of a Salesman,” in which five people were hurt, shone a light on the run-down state of some playhouses in the city.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 06:36AM

Alanis Morissette Isn’t Angry Anymore. But ‘Jagged Little Pill’ Rages On. by Rachel Syme

The album was an emblem of young women’s anger in the 1990s. And now it’s coming to Broadway.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 06:36AM

Renee Katz Embraces Jule Styne by Sandi Durell

  By Myra Chanin   Renee Katz is a buoyant, optimistic Cabaret star whose powerful, rapturous, playful soprano reminds many of her fans of Barbara Cook because, like Cook, Renee Katz sing…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 06:35AM

Jessica Phillips Joins the Cast of DEAR EVAN HANSEN on Broadway Tonight

Jessica Phillips will join the Broadway company of Dear Evan Hansen tonight, November 26, 2019, succeeding Lisa Brescia in the role of Heidi Hansen.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:34AM

The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, Bridge Theatre review – spellbinding narrative of parallel worlds by Rachel Halliburton

An electric interpretation in which the White Witch – like the devil – has all the best tunes We all remember that moment when we walked through the back of the wardrobe: the heaviness o…

SOURCE: theartsdesk.com at 06:33AM

BEHIND THE SCENES: Peek into the rehearsal room for traumatic tale of alcoholism The Engagement by Featured Content

Even in the rehearsal room, you can see how the moods alter in The Engagement, James Alexander Allen's tale of a relationship ripped apart by addiction. Take a look, then book your tickets.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:32AM

Diablo Cody takes on Broadway with ‘Jagged Little Pill’ by Caitlin Huston

Diablo Cody had become comfortable in Hollywood.  The screenwriter’s debut film “Juno” had won an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay; Cody had created and helmed the televisio…

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 06:30AM

“Bull in a China Shop” Smashes Women’s Roles, at Aurora, Berkeley by Bdhorwitz

Bryna Turner Depicts Daring Lesbian Leader by Barry David Horwitz Under the old filagree wooden arches and overflowing ivy of a small women’s college–thanks to designer Nina Ball–we en…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 06:20AM

NEWS: Full casting announced for the West End production of Upstart Crow by Press Releases

Full casting has been announced for Ben Elton’s stage adaption of the critically-acclaimed BBC TV sitcom Upstart Crow which runs at the Gielgud Theatre from 7 February to 25 April 2020�…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:07AM

Propwatch: the climbing tackle in ‘Touching the Void’ by Artsjournal1

How do you capture the scale, the struggle, the elemental extremity of mountain climbing? In the theatre? It’s simpler than you think. After all, they both use the same kit. – David Jays

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 06:03AM

Andrzej Lukowski: Thriller Live has had a good run, but post-Leaving Neverland its time has come by Andrzej Lukowski

It was recently announced that Thriller Live, the venerable Michael Jackson jukebox musical, would be departing from the Lyric Theatre, its home

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:00AM
Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Tony Kushner's A Bright Room Called Day Corrects Its Past Mistakes — and Hopes America Will Too

Kushner updates his Reagan-era critique of dangerous right-wing politics for a new production at the Public Theater.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:48AM

Dear Evan Hansen announces extended booking period

The West End production of Dear Evan Hansen has extended its run at the Noel Coward Theatre with 21 new performances added to the schedule. Tickets for the additional Dear Evan Hansen perf…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 05:40AM

WATCH: Tragedy, hope, love and audience responses in the trailer for Mandy Picks a Husband by Featured Content

What did US audiences think of one-woman tale of trying to find love Mandy Picks a Husband? Check out this trailer to find out, then book your tickets!

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:29AM

Best of the Blogs: Dear Evan Hansen, & Juliet, Land Without Dreams & more by Lisa Martland

In our continuing series, our editor Lisa Martland picks out some of her Top Picks from the last week of theatre including Ben Dowell (for theatreCat) giving his verdict on the much-anticipa…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:00AM

Director Audrey Sheffield: ‘I trace my love of new writing and a discovery of language to my first job’ by John Byrne

My first job in theatre was as a trainee resident director at the King’s Head in London. It was advertised openly on

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:00AM

The Green Room: Who do you envy in our industry? by Jon Dryden Taylor

Meet our panel: We have given our panellists pen-names and used stock images but their biographies reflect their real career details…​​​​​ Emily

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:00AM

The Actors Forge creative director Dan Lemon: ‘Be fearless, creative and kind’ by John Byrne

How did you start in theatre? Playing Charlie Bates in Oliver!, aged 13 at the Sunderland Empire. I studied at Edinburgh University,

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:00AM

First Night Takeover: & Juliet at the Shaftesbury Theatre

Our #FirstNightTakeover series continues with Perry O’Bree attending the opening of & Juliet at London’s Shaftesbury Theatre, the Shakespeare-style tale with a twist featuring oodles…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 05:00AM
Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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On the Couch with Keanu Gonzalez by Arts Review

Who is Keanu Gonzalez? I am a motorbike loving, video-game playing, inline skating, 22 year old with too much ambition for my own good. What would you do differently to what you do now? If I…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 04:44AM

Three exhibitions that explore the nexus of photography, fashion, identity and the importance of the medium as process by Arts Review

Exploring how dress, photography and portraiture are used to define and redefine personal and cultural identity, Monash Gallery of Art presents Fashioning black identity: Africa and the Afr…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 04:38AM

How To Be The Most-Produced Playwright in America by Variety

Writer Lauren Gunderson reveals the secrets to her success. Step 1: Write. A lot.

SOURCE: traffic.megaphone.fm at 04:00AM
Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Mazda Opera in the Bowl by Arts Review

Opera Australia’s immensely popular free event, Mazda Opera in the Bowl returns to Melbourne’s Sidney Myer Music Bowl on Saturday 30 November with a stellar line up of Australia’s fine…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 03:21AM

Celebrating Dramaturgy in the UK: The 2019 Kenneth Tynan Award by Mert Dilek

Founded in 2001, the Dramaturgs’ Network is the only organization in the United Kingdom solely dedicated to supporting dramaturgs and promoting the practice and theory of dramaturgy. Among…

SOURCE: thetheatretimes.com at 03:17AM

Songwriter Guy Chambers: ‘Robbie Williams and I wanted to do a musical for a long time’ by Matthew Hemley

As Robbie Williams’ songwriting partner, Guy Chambers had already enjoyed enormous success, but always wanted to compose a musical. He tells Matthew

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 03:00AM

Cécile Trémolières: ‘Theatre design opens a door to the darkness and beauty of people’s lives’ by Natasha Sutton Williams

Cécile Trémolières’ artistic vision has brought a bathing pool, a life-size grizzly bear and the universe to the stage. Returning to London’s

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 03:00AM
Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Natural history on TV: how the ABC took Australian animals to the people by Arts Review

Most of us will never see a platypus or a lyrebird in the wild, but it’s likely we’ve encountered them on television. Our new research looks at the vital role early ABC television played…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 02:40AM

‘A Bright Room Called Day’ Review: The Playwright Enters the Play by Ben Brantley

In retooling his first produced work, Tony Kushner himself appears as a character in this lumbering portrait of endangered artists in Nazi Berlin.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 02:24AM

Grace Smart: Designers should let the cast and crew into their creative party by Grace Smart

Being a freelance designer is like rocking up to a house party and changing the music to your most obscure guilty pleasure.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM
Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Jessica Phillips Reprises Her Touring Turn in Dear Evan Hansen on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Stage veteran Jessica Phillips steps into the Broadway production of Dear Evan Hansen beginning on November 26. Phillips repeats her national touring performance as Heidi Hansen, replacing …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:48AM

ALICE (in wonderland), West Australian Ballet by Deborah Jones

His Majesty’s Theatre, Perth, November 21. Septime Webre’s ALICE (in wonderland) was made in 2012 for Washington Ballet, where he was artistic director from 1999 to 2016, and shortly aft…

SOURCE: deborahjones.me at 01:04AM

A Comedic Character Crusade: The Super Non-Heroes by Lindsay Price

The Super Non-Heroes by Taryn Temple is a fantastic middle school play that looks at friendship, acceptance and discovering yourself. Have you ever felt like you don’t belong? Powerless Ch…

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AM
Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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12/16 Rick Jensen @ DTM by Sue Matsuki

Photo by: Unknown Rick Jensen: 60 Years in 60 Minutes Award-Winning Singer Songwriter 8-Time MAC Award Winner, 2-Time Bistro Award Recipient Monday, December 16th @ 7:00 pm Don’t Tell Mama…

SOURCE: www.cabarethotspot.com at 12:50AM

12/17 Kevin Dozier AT GR42 by Sue Matsuki

Photo by: Unknown KEVIN DOZIER in “CHRISTMAS EVE” with Guest Star KAREN MASON Tuesday, December 17 @ 7:00 pm Green Room 41 I am so proud of this new album.  17 songs arranged, orchestr…

SOURCE: www.cabarethotspot.com at 12:40AM

Review: Los Altos Stage Company’s ‘Miracle’ much different than silver screen classic by Joanne Engelhardt

The first “Miracle on 34th Street” told the story of a little girl who didn’t believe in Santa Claus and the man who came into her life and helped her believe. That’s the plot of the…

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 12:38AM

Denying A Harsh Reality in “The History of Violence” by John Brunner

It opens with a manic attempt to clean. The sheets, the floors, the smell of the air, everything must be scrubbed clean. Endless loads of laundry. Saline. Bleach. Days, months, years later �…

SOURCE: thetheatretimes.com at 12:37AM

12/14 Katie McGrath @ DTM by Sue Matsuki

Photo Credit: Unknown Katie McGrath: Home(Sick) For The Holidays Saturday, December 14th @ 7:00 pm Don’t Tell Mama Bistro Award Winning Singer Katie McGrath takes head-on the conflict of l…

SOURCE: www.cabarethotspot.com at 12:33AM

12/06 Poetry Cabaret @ GR42 by Sue Matsuki

Photo by: Austin Ruffer The Green Room 42 Presents: “Poetry/Cabaret: SEASONED!” – “A Variety Salon”  Starring Thomas March & Friends Friday, December 6, at 9:30 p.m. The Green…

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

12/11 Steven Brinberg @ GR42 by Sue Matsuki

Photo By: Unknown “SIMPLY BARBRA: A CHRISTMAS SHOW” WRITTEN BY AND STARRING STEVEN BRINBERG WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11 @ 8:00 pm Green Room 42 “Almost as luminous as Streisand herself… a…

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12/02 & 12/22 Richard Holbrook @ DTM by Sue Matsuki

Photo by: Jeffrey Hornstein RICHARD HOLBROOK: HOLIDAY CHESTNUTS FROM CHRISTMASES PAST AND PRESENT Monday, December 2 @ 7:00 pm Sunday, December 22 @ 8:30 pm Don’t Tell Mama Accompanied by …

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Coming clean on dirty money after the Epstein scandal

Institutions are under ever greater scrutiny over donations from tainted sources

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A Rare Chance to See One of the First Immersive Works of Theatre - María Irene Fornés' 'Fefu and Her Friends' is finally being revived after four-pl

María Irene Fornés' Fefu and Her Friends is finally being revived after four-plus decades---Like many admirers of María Irene Fornés' rarely performed masterpiece…

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The Dance Enthusiast Hits the Streets: Taking on Yellowface in Classic Choreography at the 92nd Street Y with Phil Chan and Georgina Pazcoguin by The Dance Enthusiast

The Dance Enthusiast Hits the Streets: Taking on Yellowface in Classic Choreography at the 92nd Street Y with Phil Chan and Georgina Pazcoguin, "Final Bow for Yellowface asks those in power …

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IMPRESSIONS: “The Sun Still Burns Here” by Kate Wallich + The YC X Perfume Genius at the Joyce Theater by The Dance Enthusiast

In IMPRESSIONS: “The Sun Still Burns Here” by Kate Wallich + The YC X Perfume Genius at the Joyce Theater, "Wallich establishes an intuitive, sensual movement language to match the musi…

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Jessica Phillips Joins Cast of Broadway’s Dear Evan Hansen November 26 by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning musical also welcomes a new Evan Hansen alternate.

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Mike Birbiglia: The New One Available on Netflix November 26 by Dan Meyer

The Drama Desk-winning solo show debuts on the streaming service following a Broadway bow last season.

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