Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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As We Turn to Creativity in Isolation, The Coronavirus is a Calamity on Top of an Arts Crisis” by Julian Meyrick

Some years ago, I traveled to Israel for a conference on dramaturgy. Losing my way at the train station, I was rescued by a soldier who chatted with me all the way to Tel Aviv. I dreaded wha…

SOURCE: thetheatretimes.com at 11:53PM

G is for Gwen Verdon. Broadway’s heartstopping hoofer in photos and videos. by Jonathan Mandell

Gwen Verdon, who was dancing in movies from the age of 11, became the brightest of Broadway stars in the 1950s, winning four Tony Awards in five years for her performances — especially her…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 11:37PM

Great time to try: 5½ ways to make movie masterpieces at home by Arts Review

Being in isolation might be a great time to try something new. In this series, we get the basics on hobbies and activities to start while you’re spending more time at home. Isolation is a …

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 11:14PM
Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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ToB and Oliver Roth: Thursday, April 16, 2020 by Matt Tamanini

Update on Nick Cordero, “Ragtime” Reunion Pushed to Fall, Checking In with Oliver Roth “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre headline…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 10:55PM
Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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CLOSED THEATERS ARE NOTHING NEW. THE GOOD NEWS IS, THEY REOPEN by Robert Shuman

(Matt Wolf’s article appeared in The New York Times, 4/9; via Pam Green.) LONDON — We live in unprecedented times — or so they tell us. The coronavirus lockdown, which began in Britain…

SOURCE: stagevoices.com at 09:11PM
Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Of Michael Ansara and Frontiers (Final and Otherwise) by Trav S.D.

Lebanese-American actor Michael Ansara (1922-2013) is notable for many things. The ledes may be that he was married to Barbara Eden from 1958 to 1974, and that he possessed one of the best…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 08:18PM
Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Watch SCTV's Eugene Levy, Catherine O'Hara, Andrea Martin, Martin Short Reunite on Stars in the House Live Stream by Andrew Gans

The daily series created by Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley benefits The Actors Fund.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:49PM

Stage and Stream: Theater Goes Online by David Sheward

Now that the COVID-19 pandemic has forced stages in New York City and around the world to close until further notice and much of the world remains in lockdown, many theater companies are off…

SOURCE: www.culturalweekly.com at 07:38PM
Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Good News? Will COVID Kill Influencer Culture? by Artsjournal

Social media influencers have had increasing… er… influence in recent years for their ability to get advertising messages out to their followers. But the COVID lockdown has crashed the m…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 06:48PM

Happy Hour on the Fringe: Legal Tender with Kyle Dacuyan and Vanessa Maria Graber by Rae Harmon

Health and safety are our number one priorities here at FringeArts, and in compliance with CDC recommendations for staying safe during the Covid-19 pandemic, we will be postponing our 202…

SOURCE: fringearts.com at 06:15PM
Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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The Natural World Is Changing Around Us As We Lock Down. It’s Pretty Great by Artsjournal

“People are suspended between terror and wonder. They’re terrified that this is all so fragile, but they also realize there are things we have been missing — the birdsong everyone is n…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 05:48PM

Oxford English Dictionary Updates With COVID Words by Artsjournal

The dictionary’s executive editor Bernadette Paton said that it was “a rare experience for lexicographers to observe an exponential rise in usage of a single word in a very short period …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 05:48PM

Living in pandemic history? The Missouri Historical Society wants to hear from you by Valerie Schremp Hahn | St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Missouri Historical Society is collecting submissions for "Stories of the Pandemic: A St. Louis COVID-19 Digital Archive."

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 05:32PM

Q&A: Pandemic brings out theater community’s ‘resilience and resourcefulness,' Jennifer Theby-Quinn says by Calvin Wilson | Post-Dispatch Theater Critic

If things were different, she would be starring in a one-person play opening this weekend: Gary Owen's "Iphigenia in Splott," which reworks a Greek myth.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 05:32PM

West End Players Guild cancels 'Bloomsday' by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Company expects to start new season in the fall.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 05:32PM

Stages St. Louis cancels first 3 shows in 2020 season by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

"Always ... Patsy Cline," scheduled to begin Sept. 4, will proceed as planned.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 05:32PM

Quarantine Fest live play readings kick off Sunday morning, April 19 by News Desk

Quarantine Fest—livestreamed readings of flash-created 10-minute plays—begins streaming this Sunday, April 19 starting at 10 am. Professional actors from the DC Area will read the works …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 05:18PM

Arts Funding: Three wishes for post-pandemic philanthropy by Deborah Crocker

As the days of this pandemic roll on, I am spending time helping organizations craft messages about COVID 19 and how the virus is impacting their programming.

SOURCE: phindie.com at 05:16PM
Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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10 Winning Play Ideas for Competition (Full Performances) by Performerstuff

10 Winning Play Ideas for Competition (Full Performances) Written by Tiffany Wilkie April 16, 2020 Looking for a one-act play or a full play that could be cut for next competition seas…

SOURCE: performerstuff.com at 04:54PM

Video Roundup April 15: Ashley Park Supports Her Alma Mater, Matthew Morrison Returns to Neverland, More by Dan Meyer

Stage favorites are making the most of social distancing in light of the COVID-19 crisis.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:48PM

Love Is Still A Popular Suggestion: VAI Music’s “One Touch Of Venus” Is One Touch Of Rediscovered Fabulousness! by Leo Buck

“One Touch Of Venus” ranks as a sure-fire spirit-lifter for such ‘challenging’ times of late. Even now this remains one of those productions that’s well-worth revisiting--or if you…

SOURCE: buckingtrends.me at 04:43PM

What The Art Of The AIDS Era Has To Say To Us Now by Artsjournal

Fear of and distancing from those who have or are suspected of having the virus counts as a similarity, the key difference being how AIDS became linked to identity . “In the early days of …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 04:42PM

In Lockdown, Pollution Plummets, The Sky Returns And Indians Contemplate A Different India by Artsjournal

The circulation of a billion Indians has not settled into the neat grid of social distance. On my phone, I see looming disaster. And yet, looking up, I see something else—a glimpse, behind…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 04:42PM

Primary Stages Expands Online Offerings to Include a Film Club, More Master Classes, and Play Read-Alongs by Olivia Clement

Tune in April 26 to read a part in Kate Hamill's Little Women, the first of the Zoom read-alongs.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:39PM

The Lucille Lortel Awards Announces 2020 Nominees by Matthew Wexler

The nominations for the 35th annual Lucille Lortel Awards were announced, with "A Strange Loop," "Heroes of the Fourth Turning" and "In The Green" leading the pack. The post The Lucille L…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 04:36PM

32 Binge Watches You Want to See Onstage by Marc J. Franklin

We asked, you answered: Check out which TV shows you want to see come to Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:33PM

Kids bored at home? RAFT provides STEM learning kits to parents by Sal Pizarro

Resource Area for Teachers has distributed 15,000 kits to Santa Clara County families with materials and instructions for science learning projects.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 04:26PM

Watch Now: New Music Video from Sing Street: “Riddle of the Model” by Broadway Direct

Turn it up! Check out the latest music video for "Riddle of the Model" from Sing Street. Tony Award winners Rebecca Taichman (Indecent) and Enda Walsh (Once) bring John Carney’s “funny, …

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 04:16PM
Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Survey Says: People Will Be Reluctant To Return To Theatres by Artsjournal

One major takeaway: Most theatregoers will not immediately be ready to return to theatres even when they reopen. The survey found that around half (49 percent) of those questioned say they w…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 03:36PM

Our Interest In Dystopian Stories Is Soaring. Does It Affect Our Real-World Views? by Artsjournal

“Is dystopian fiction likely to affect anyone’s real-world political attitudes? If so, then how? And how much should we care about its impact? In our research, we set out to answer these…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 03:36PM

Watching Mark Morris Create And Rehearse A Piece For Zoom by Artsjournal1

“What is a choreographer without a stage but a sad clown of God at a time like this? So Morris has retooled himself as a filmmaker. … There is a certain hallucinatory, Fellini-esque qual…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 03:36PM

Court Rules That Video Game ‘Call Of Duty’ Is A Work Of Art by Artsjournal1

The manufacturer of Humvees, AM General, sued the game developer, alleging that the appearance of the trucks in Call of Duty “deceived [players] into believing that AM General licenses the…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 03:36PM

Where You Want To Be During The Virus Crisis: Berlin by Artsjournal

Germany has a low infection rate, but additionally the city has efficiently tried to help its residents: “Fortunately, last week more than $1.4 billion was already doled out in Berlin to m…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 03:36PM

Audition Songs for ‘A Year With Frog and Toad’ by Character by Performerstuff

Audition Songs for ‘A Year With Frog and Toad’ by Character Written by Tiffany Wilkie April 17, 2020 Get ready to blow the competition away with these audition song options for A Y…

SOURCE: performerstuff.com at 03:25PM

Cambodian Rock Band to Release Off-Broadway Cast Recording by Olivia Clement

Lauren Yee's hit play, with music by Dengue Fever, ran at the Signature Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:22PM

Artists working in Kentucky among 2020 Guggenheim Fellows by Elizabeth Kramer

Poet Ada Limón, Photographer Stacy Krantiz awarded at an unstable time for artists

SOURCE: artsbureau.substack.com at 03:21PM

Sing Street, Girl From the North Country, Cambodian Rock Band Albums to Be Released

The albums were recorded before the Broadway shutdown.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:06PM

Out Front Theatre still plans “Boys in the Band,” announces five-show fifth season by Kathy Janich

Out Front Theatre Company plans to begin its fifth season in October... The post Out Front Theatre still plans “Boys in the Band,” announces five-show fifth season appeared first on ARTS…

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 03:06PM

Choreo Spiral: Ain't Too Proud to Praise Sergio Trujillo's Dance Moves

Back in 2009, Sergio Trujillo provided the musical staging for Next To Normal, which opened on Broadway 11 years ago this evening. What a marvelous time to go on a Choreo Spiral of the extra…

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 03:01PM
Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Sneak Peek: Watch Derek Hough, Hayely Erbert, and Julianne Hough in 'Be Our Guest' From Upcoming The Disney Family Singalong by Andrew Gans

A host of stars of stage and screen will perform Disney classics on the ABC broadcast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:56PM

Watch Anika Noni Rose Sing 'I Got Love' From City Center Encores! Purlie by Andrew Gans

The fourth week of videos, part of the venue's series featuring highlights from New York City Center's Encores!, spotlights love songs.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:51PM

Awards and…the RETURN of OUTSOURCED! by Fairyprincessdiaries

The Fairy Princess is home. As should we all be –  unless we are essential workers. She did have to go to the grocery store a few days ago, and while she hates to recount it – she was �…

SOURCE: fairyprincessdiaries.com at 02:51PM

Charles Busch, Alison Fraser, Julie Halston, More Read Busch's The Divine Sister on Plays in the House Live Stream by Andrew Gans

Plays in the House is a spinoff of Stars in the House, the daily series created by Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley to benefit The Actors Fund.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:17PM

Megan Hilty To Take Part in Online Conversation With Dramaversity

Megan Hilty will be taking part in a one-hour in-depth online conversation with Dramaversity creator Scot Pankey on April 27 at 2pm EDT. Topics will include creating art, building a thriving…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:12PM

Fun Home at Chicago's Victory Gardens Theater to Stream for Two Weeks

Jeanine Tesori and Lisa Kron's musical was directed by Gary Griffin.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:03PM

Quarantine Q&A: Katrina Lenk and Cast Tell Us What to Do When You Can't Have Company

Find out who's bingeing BoJack and why Jennifer Simard is ordering "vats and vats of wine."

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:03PM

Watch Laura Benanti's New Cover of the Jonas Brothers' "Sucker"

Benanti will donate proceeds from the recording to FoodCorps.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:03PM

Ain't Too Proud Stars and Band Re-create "The Way You Do the Things You Do" at Home

Watch the show's opening number, performed via social distancing.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:03PM
Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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What Does “Liberal” Mean? by Artsjournal

There’s of course the simple dictionary definition, but as a label for a political ideology its meaning is fuzzy. – Dissent

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 01:32PM

What Hope Is There For Rebuilding Notre-Dame Amid The COVID Economic Disaster? Another Cathedral May Provide An Answer by Artsjournal1

However difficult things may be once the coronavirus is under control, they likely won’t be as bad as in Germany just after World War II. Cologne Cathedral had been hit 14 times by Allied …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 01:32PM

Who Are American Theatre’s Hardworking Heroes During The Corona-Crisis? Finance Directors by Artsjournal1

“Theatre finance departments have been in an all-hands-on-deck mode as they gather payroll reports and compile the information needed for [CARES Act aid] applications. It’s been a round-…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 01:32PM

“The Shows Must Go On” to Air The Phantom of the Opera by Sarah Quagliariello For Broadway Direct

Two weeks ago, Andrew Lloyd Webber announced that he would be joining the ranks of streaming opportunities during the pandemic by airing one of his beloved musicals every Friday on his new Y…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 01:30PM

Alternative Roles by Christa Skiles

Five ways to stay busy when you’re not in a show The post Alternative Roles appeared first on Dramatics Magazine Online.

SOURCE: Dramatics Magazine at 01:29PM

David Lynch interviewed for Lost Highway by Pauline Adamek

From the archives! Here is my interview with writer/director David Lynch, first published in March, 1997. LOST HIGHWAY, David Lynch’s first film since the disappointing TWIN PEAKS �…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 01:03PM

Listening Party: Revisit The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The Phantom of the Opera star Ben Crawford recommends listening to the cast recording for the Tony-nominated musical comedy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00PM
Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at noon (Broadway Time)
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NEWS: RSC invites audiences to #ShareYourShakespeare in global celebration for bard’s birthday by Press Releases

While its buildings all remain closed, the Royal Shakespeare Company will hand over its social media channels to the global community in what it's calling the "largest-ever celebration of Sh…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:59PM

Watch Kyle Selig Sing 'The Sweetest Sounds' on R&H Goes Live! by Dan Meyer

The YouTube series offers live stream performances and Q&As with a variety of Broadway favorites.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:50PM

Actors’ Equity Says It’s Heard “Troubling Reports” Of Live Theaters Targeting May 6 Openings by David Robb

Actors’ Equity says it’s heard “troubling reports” that some live theaters are looking to begin production as soon as May 6. Legit theaters across the country shut down last month to…

SOURCE: Deadline at 12:48PM

When theaters reopen, will audiences return? Survey says it’s iffy. by News Desk

What follows is sobering news about the challenges ahead for the DMV theater community. We at DC Metro Theater Arts share this information in a spirit of solidarity and with determination to…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:42PM

See Ari'el Stachel and David Hyde Pierce Perform 'Heart in Your Hands' From The Visitor by Olivia Clement

The Public is working to reschedule the Tom Kitt, Brian Yorkey, and Kwame Kwei-Armah musical, which was halted in previews.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:39PM

Murder gives way to horror in HBO’s The Outsider

Ben Mendelsohn and Jason Bateman star in a masterfully disquieting series based on Stephen King’s novel

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:36PM

TCG Releases Coronavirus Preparedness and Impact Report by American Theatre Editors

A total of 168 TCG Member Theatres shared information on lost revenue and cancelled programming.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:30PM

Germany Will Provide Money And Craftspeople To Rebuild Notre-Dame’s Upper Windows by Artsjournal1

“The exact scope and nature of Germany’s contribution will be determined in the coming months on the basis of studies on the ground, [a] statement said, adding that three glass workshops…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 12:24PM

Artists Have To Turn On Peak Performance On Demand. So Do Athletes. Enter Sports Psychologists by Artsjournal

There’s a lot more money in pro sports, and athletes have benefited from psychologists who teach them how to turn in their best on demand. So it makes sense that the sports doctors are wor…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 12:24PM

Shutdown showstoppers: six musical-theatre videos to raise morale by Chris Wiegand

Musical stars from Broadway and the West End perform songs whose lyrics let us reflect on the coronavirus crisis Hottest front-room seats: the best theatre and dance to watch online The bes…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:24PM

The Lucille Lortel Award Nominees Have Been Announced

Nominations for the 2020 Lucille Lortel Awards, for outstanding performance Off-Broadway, were announced April 14 by Jeremy Jordan and Ashley Spencer. Of 101 eligible productions, 41 shows w…

SOURCE: NiteLifeExchange at 12:20PM

Be Your Own Virgil: A Rumination for the Class of 2020 by American Theatre Editors

Without signposts and ceremonies to mark our lives, we have no one but ourselves to guide us to our next chapters.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:10PM

Online offerings to include the performing arts in your home-schooling by Deb Miller

With the closure of schools during the coronavirus pandemic, many parents are now overseeing their children’s home-schooling. Theater artists and organizations have responded to the need f…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:05PM

Celebrate Caissie Levy's Birthday "Here Right Now"

In honor of your birthday, we wanted to throw it back to another show where you had some out of this world vocals and a co-star in Sharon D. Clarke - Ghost The Musical.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 12:03PM

Tune in: The Phantom of the Opera is next up on Andrew Lloyd Webber's lockdown streaming line-up

Another must-watch for musical theatre fans. Andrew Lloyd Webber is giving you an unmissable opportunity to see the spectacular 25th-anniversary Royal Albert Hall staging of THE PHANTOM OF T…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 12:00PM
Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Broadway unions were not told new closing date ahead of announcement by Caitlin Huston

Theatrical unions were not informed of Broadway’s extended closing date ahead of its public announcement, according to sources familiar with the matter.  Rather, union leaders found out t…

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 11:57AM

Emergency Relief Grant for Artists Named for Hilary Teachout by American Theatre Editors

Named for the theatre critic's late wife, the program will aid visual and performing artists affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and shutdown.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:54AM

Lucille Lortel Nominations 2020 by Barry Gordin

35th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards will be presented in a virtual ceremony on Sunday, May 3, at 7PM. April 14, 2020: Nominations for the 35th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding …

SOURCE: theaterlife at 11:51AM

The jokes must go on by Zach Freeman

One of the city’s most iconic open-mike nights finds a virtual home. Last June the comedy open mike at Cole’s Bar in Logan Square—widely considered to be t…

SOURCE: www.chicagoreader.com at 11:50AM

Selah and the Spades is the American high school movie for Generation Z

The hyper-stylised film is the meeting point of Rihanna and Donna Tartt, leaving you with a sense of gargantuan promise

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 11:48AM

Martin Margiela: In His Own Words — on the trail of a camera-shy fashion designer

The documentary unpicks the drama that hit Paris in 2008 when Margiela quit his couture label

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 11:48AM

Checking in With… Aladdin Star Telly Leung by Andrew Gans

The new feature series catches up with Broadway favorites during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:44AM

Watch Original Cast of Hamilton Sing 'What I Did for Love' to the Original Cast of A Chorus Line by Andrew Gans

We look back at this 2015 video to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:43AM

The Wolf Hour — Naomi Watts stars in a low-budget tale of psychic unravelling

The Mullholland Drive star brings her character to shimmering life in a new claustrophobic thriller

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 11:43AM

Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jackie Chan team for historical action romp The Iron Mask

The cartoonish tale follows narrative logic so bamboozling it could pass for avant-garde

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 11:41AM

The Daily Distraction: The O.C. Predicted the End Times (According to Oscar at The Crown) by Ryan McPhee

Check out a full performance of the club musical's show-stopping "Julie," featuring a Real Housewives conspiracy and screlting.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:40AM

Open Air Theatre London announces changes to upcoming season due to COVID by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Regent's Park Open Air Theatre have announced changes to their upcoming season as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Find out more... This post Open Air Theatre London announ…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 11:36AM

Coronavirus: London fringe theatre feeds vulnerable local people by Matthew Hemley

West London venue the Playground Theatre has begun to make free meals for local elderly and vulnerable people while its doors are

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:31AM

Coronavirus: Leading drama schools move teaching online for remainder of academic year by Georgia Snow

Top UK drama schools including RADA and Arts Educational Schools London have shifted all teaching online at least until September. The move

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:26AM

Wynn Handman, Revered Director And Acting Teacher, Dead Of COVID At 97 by Artsjournal1

His American Place Theater staged important early work by the likes of Sam Shepard, Maria Irene Fornés, Eric Bogosian, and the poet Robert Lowell, but “his greatest hits, it might be said…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 11:18AM

How’s The Bolshoi Handling The Epidemic And Shutdown? Nervously by Artsjournal1

In an extensive Q&A, Bolshoi general director Vladimir Urin talks about how the dancers, singers and instrumentalists are and aren’t continuing to get paid, how everyone is trying to s…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 11:18AM

Broadway Cast Album for Girl From the North Country to Be Released in the Spring by Olivia Clement

The cast recorded the album March 9, prior to the Broadway shutdown.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:17AM

From Grande to Groban: Meet the All-Star Cast of the Disney Family Singalong by Marc J. Franklin

Take a look at the artists performing in the nationwide event on ABC April 16.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:14AM

‘Theatres safer than offices during flu pandemic’ – From The Stage Archive 93 years ago by The Stage

Writing to our editor (February 10, 1927), theatre manager Oswald Stoll extolled the cleanliness of his theatres in the face of public

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:12AM

RSC asks public to #ShareYourShakespeare for Bard's birthday by Mark Brown Arts Correspondent

Call for creative celebrations – such as with a painting, cake or dog trick – for virtual project Hottest front-room seats: theatre and dance online The best arts and entertainment duri…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:12AM

Guardian to stream plays about the NHS and Ai Weiwei from Hampstead theatre by Chris Wiegand

Tiger Country by Nina Raine and The Arrest of Ai Weiwei by Howard Brenton will be streamed online in April Hottest front-room seats: the best theatre and dance to watch online The Guardian i…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:12AM

Americana Kamikaze review – film noir and Japanese horror chill reality into a dream by Arifa Akbar

Available onlineTemporary Distortion’s stage scarer uses filmic elements to gripping and claustrophobic effect in a story of infidelity and murder Hottest front-room seats: the best theatr…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:12AM

http://www.curtsinup.com/slings.html

The Canadian hit series Strings & Arrows still a hilarious and moving entertainment

SOURCE: at 11:09AM

Check Out the New Music Video for ’Riddle of the Model’ From the Broadway-Bound Sing Street by Olivia Clement

With the Broadway transfer on a temporary hiatus, the cast recording will now be released in April.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:04AM

GLEE Cast Reunites to Share Memories and More on STARS IN THE HOUSE

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, the Actors Fund, the national human services organization for everyone in performing arts and entertainment, has teamed with SiriusXM Broadway host Seth…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:03AM

Concord Music Publishing Inks Deal With Tom Kitt, Covering His Full Music Catalog and Future Works

Concord Music Publishing has signed an exclusive worldwide administration agreement with composer-lyricist Tom Kitt. The new deal, effective immediately, covers his full music publishing cat…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:03AM

GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Will Release Original Broadway Cast Album This Spring

The original cast album to the Broadway musical Girl From The North Country will be released this spring by Sony Music/Legacy Recordings.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:03AM

VIDEO: Watch Lauv Mentor Kids from Garden of Dreams Foundation!

Each spring Radio City Music Hall hosts more than 100 kids from the Garden of Dreams Foundation on the Great Stage for its annual Talent Show, which this year, has unfortunately been postpon…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:03AM

Now that you’ve finished binge-watching Tiger King . . . do this.

We’re 5 weeks into our stay-at-home now, which means the binge-watching and binge-baking have probably lost their charm. If you’re a TheaterMaker and you’re looking for something els…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00AM
Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Coronavirus: Seyi Omooba tribunal postponed as lockdown continues by Matthew Hemley

A tribunal being brought against Curve Theatre in Leicester by Seyi Omooba – the performer removed from a production of The Color

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:54AM

Introducing the Hilary Teachout Grant by Terry Teachout

Part of the havoc wrought by the coronavirus is that artists of all kinds now find it increasingly and fearfully hard to pay their bills and stay afloat. To help them, the painter Makoto Fuj…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 10:54AM

Watch the Cast and Orchestra of Ain't Too Proud in a Special Performance of 'The Way You Do the Things You Do' by Roberto Araujo

The Broadway company makes the most of social distancing and performs the opening number of the show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:52AM

Coronavirus: Circuses offer tents and equipment to build field hospitals by Giverny Masso

Circuses are offering their tents and equipment to help build emergency hospitals in the fight against the coronavirus. John Haze, who runs

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:50AM

Coronavirus: West End transfer of The Watsons cancelled by Georgia Snow

The West End transfer of Laura Wade’s The Watsons has been cancelled due to the impact of the coronavirus shutdown, producers have

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:45AM

‘Girl from the North Country’ to release cast album by Caitlin Huston

The Broadway cast of “Girl from the North Country” will release an album this spring, the production announced Wednesday. The album, which features the music of Bob Dylan, will be releas…

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 10:42AM

20 Broadway Musical Albums to Listen To by Jesse Green and Ben Brantley

What we plan to listen to in perpetuity (or right now) in our Spotify-enabled isolation.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:42AM

Six Tips for Listening to Original Cast Recordings by Jesse Green and Ben Brantley

To begin with, don’t call them soundtracks!

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:42AM

The 2019-2020 Broadway Cast Albums: A Listening Guide by Ben Brantley and Jesse Green

A listening guide to the cast albums, playlists and video footprints left behind by 18 Broadway and Off Broadway musicals.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:42AM

Watch Now: Ain’t Too Proud Performs “The Way You Do The Things You Do” by Broadway Direct

The cast and band of Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of the Temptations teamed up for this version of “The Way You Do The Things You Do,” socially-distanced style from their res…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 10:37AM

Curators’ Choice by Sabrina Carter

We sure do miss seeing you all in person and experiencing art together! In the meantime, our Artistic Producers Zach Blackwood and Katy Dammers have prepared a list of great online performan…

SOURCE: fringearts.com at 10:33AM

Musical Theatre Students Across the U.S. to Debut New Zoom Version of The Big One-Oh! by Olivia Clement

The 20-minute "Zoomsical adaptation" will be live streamed for free by iTheatrics April 17.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM

FAQ: Your essential guide to Magic Goes Wrong at the Vaudeville

The West End is just experiencing an interval right now, but the show magic must go wrong on! Mischief Theatre Company's spectacular new production Magic Goes Wrong is one of many London th…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 10:30AM

Watch Riverdale’s Kevin Keller Fight to Perform Hedwig and the Angry Inch by Dan Meyer

The Hedwig-themed episode airs April 15.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Will Chase and Ingrid Michaelson Join the Tiger King Craze With Their Own Music Video by Ryan McPhee

Tony nominee Chase plays Joe Exotic in their spoof, "Tigers and Young Men."

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:23AM

American Players Theatre Delays Start of 2020 Season by American Theatre Editors

APT also pivots to flexible ticketing in lieu of tickets to individual performances.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:18AM

Susan Jaffe Appointed Artistic Director Of Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre by Artsjournal1

“The former American Ballet Theatre principal and ballet mistress … will succeed Terrence Orr, who announced last year his intent to retire this summer after 23 years.” – Pittsburgh …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 10:18AM

Some Cities With Closed Libraries Are Making Librarians Come To The Buildings To Work by Artsjournal1

“Though many libraries have sent workers home, with pay, several systems in states like Texas, Massachusetts and Colorado have required at least some staff members to keep coming to work. …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 10:18AM

Playbill Viewing: Cate Blanchett, Sarah Paulson, Uzo Aduba, and More in FX’s Mrs. America by Ruthie Fierberg

Recounting the women’s liberation movement, and those women who countered it, the new series (available to stream on Hulu) stars a host of Broadway alums.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Hot Clip of the Day: Brian D'Arcy James and Martin Moran Sing Lush Tune From Titanic

In honor of Titanic Remembrance Day, we are revisiting Brian D'Arcy James and Martin Moran's moving performance from the 1997 Broadway musical.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 10:01AM
Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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How Famed Piano Bar Marie's Crisis Is Keeping the Sing-Alongs Alive Online by Mark Peikert

A digital speakeasy where everyone knows the password, the beloved Village institution is beaming show tunes directly into your home—no line required.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:56AM

GRACE NOTES: Wednesday, April 15, 2020 by Susan Grace

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SOURCE: Grace Notes Subscription at 09:51AM

Measure For Measure To Spread Angels In America Over 6 Nights by Bill Hirschman

Measure For Measure Theatre will deliver the entire Angels In America epic in a free online reading over the next two weeks in one of the most unusual arrangements the region has yet seen. T…

SOURCE: Florida Theater On Stage at 09:32AM

Instead Of Canceling Rest Of Its Season, Minnesota Orchestra Rearranges It by Artsjournal1

The five remaining regular-season concerts are being rescheduled (with some change of program) to August and September, and 2020’s Summer at Orchestra Hall (formerly Sommerfest) will be po…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 09:18AM

Condé Nast Starts Its Pay Cuts At The Top by Artsjournal1

“The salaries of those earning $100,000 or more — just under half the company — will be reduced by 10 to 20 percent for five months, starting in May, [a] memo said. The pay of executiv…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 09:18AM

The Biggest Question: The Seldoms Take On the Existential Crisis of Our Time by Sharon Hoyer

The Seldoms' founding artistic director wants to get you talking more about climate change.

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 09:00AM

‘A powerfully resonant, relevant & riveting watch’: It’s True, It’s True, It’s True – Breach Theatre (Online review) by Aleks Sierz

The BBC film version of a Renaissance rape trial is powerfully resonant, relevant and a riveting watch.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM
Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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6 tech tools to help run your dance studio online

In this new, socially distant environment, technology is vital to continue to run your business. While fears of reduction in staff productivity or of losing pupils – and income – are val…

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 08:41AM

Disney On Broadway 25th Anniversary concert free on YouTube by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Disney on Broadway's 25th anniversary concert will be streamed this weekend for free on YouTube. This post Disney On Broadway 25th Anniversary concert free on YouTube first a…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 08:39AM

Editor’s View: Our new-look website is coming – and it will help us keep you better informed by Alistair Smith

Over the past few weeks, we’ve all got used to major upheavals to our day-to-day lives. Much of this change has been

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:30AM

Wallace Reid: Matinees and Morphine by Trav S.D.

One of Hollywood’s top matinee idols during the silent era, Wallace Reid (1891-1923) is today primarily remembered as a spectacular Hollywood casualty, giving short shrift to the over 200 …

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 08:18AM

Hans Conried: From Radio to Wrongway Feldman by Trav S.D.

Hans Conried (1917-82) specialized in playing funny martinets, pedantic schoolteachers, eccentric orchestra conductors, and cartoon villains. His Germanic name, mid-Atlantic speech, and stif…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 08:18AM

Standing @ Zero: Hamilton's Thayne Jasperson by JK

This month, we are celebrating a Standing @ Zero Hero, who is that most revered (and rare) ensemblist: a long-run chorus member/multi-track understudy. In this case, The show is Hamilton, an…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 08:18AM

The Shows Must Go On: 25th anniversary staging of The Phantom of the Opera streams for 24 hours from Friday by Press Releases

The lockdown streaming schedule for Andrew Lloyd Webber's free-to-view YouTube Channel The Shows Must Go On, continues this Friday with a broadcast of his blockbuster hit The Phantom of the …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:13AM

Cannes Finally Admits Film Festival Can’t Happen ‘In Its Original Form’ by Artsjournal1

“But, in typical Cannes style, the festival did not close the door entirely. Instead of canceling outright, organizers said they are exploring contingencies to make ‘Cannes 2020 real, in…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 08:12AM

Top 10 Coronavirus Song Parody Videos by Jonathan Mandell

You know COVID-19 song parodies are taking off when the original singer/songwriters start parodying their own songs: Neil Diamond creates new pandemic-appropriate lyrics for “Sweet Carolin…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 08:07AM

Clowns review – a blast of bloodlust from the brilliant Hofesh Shechter by Lyndsey Winship

Available onlineShechter’s work begins in Regency-esque civility and ends in an orgy of highly choreographed violence The best arts and entertainment during self-isolation Hottest front-r…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:03AM
Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Embracing the unknown: A lesson in trust & changed identity during lockdown by Florence Andrews

West End star Florence Andrews talks about the challenges in shifting from auditioning actress ready to return from maternity leave to home-schooling mother of two, and the surprising gifts …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:40AM

Sphinx Theatre announces £1,000 commissions for female playwrights and new writing lab by Giverny Masso

A new writing programme for female playwrights, offering £1,000 seed commissions and support from writers including Winsome Pinnock and April De Angelis,

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:11AM

Coronavirus: Actors to spread messages of love for NHS workers as part of Tamasha initiative by Giverny Masso

Actors are being invited to record love-themed monologues as part of an initiative by Tamasha theatre company to boost the morale of

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:06AM

Sinatra on the podium by Terry Teachout

In this week’s Wall Street Journal “Sightings” column I discuss Frank Sinatra’s little-remembered career as a part-time orchestral conductor. Here’s an excerpt. *  *  * Most p…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:02AM

Snapshot: George Van Eps plays jazz guitar by Terry Teachout

George Van Eps plays “The Boy Friend” and “I’ve Got a Crush on You” on his specially made seven-string electric guitar in a 1987 telecast: (This is the latest in a series of arts-…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:01AM

Almanac: Shakespeare on mourning by Terry Teachout

Yet one word more: grief boundeth where it falls, Not with the empty hollowness, but weight: I take my leave before I have begun, For sorrow ends not when it seemeth done. William Shakespear…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:00AM
Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Theatre at the front line: Meet the extraordinary creatives helping the NHS fight Covid-19 by Giverny Masso

As the health service feels the strain in its fight against the coronavirus, multidisciplined theatre workers serving on the front line tell

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:55AM

Thought Exercises About Your Revamped Future Organization by Joe Patti

Non-Profit Quarterly recently wrote about the big impact the closure of libraries during coronavirus has had on communities. In recent years there have been people who have opined that libra…

SOURCE: insidethearts.com at 06:54AM

Coronavirus: David Tennant backs RSC campaign to create global Shakespeare community by Georgia Snow

The Royal Shakespeare Company has launched what it is describing as the largest ever celebration of the playwright’s work by audiences. Backed

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:53AM

Virtual one-act festival unites Connecticut community theater artists to perform together from isolation by Christopher Arnott

Dozens of community theater artists from throughout Connecticut are taking part in the Virtual One Act Festival April 18. The festival includes eight plays, and will be available online foll…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Avenue Q lockdown parody featuring original London cast released by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo The original cast of London's Avenue Q has released a great parody called I Wish It Were Life Before Lockdown which is now available on You Tube. This post Avenue Q lockdown …

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 05:58AM

Twelfth Night, RSC/Stratford-upon-Avon online review - inventive but underfelt by Matt Wolf

Kara Tointon leads a concept-heavy, Victorian-era Shakespeare update Twelfth Night is rarely long-absent from the British stage and nor is it in our current climate of streaming aplenty. Th…

SOURCE: theartsdesk.com at 05:24AM

Press Release* by Corine Cohen

THE RESPONSE REPORT Tuesday, April 14, 2020 Welcome to The Response Report. This is our way of keeping you informed about unique happenings, special events, and emergency response efforts du…

SOURCE: broadwayshowbiz.com at 05:09AM

Suspension of screen content obligations an unnecessary hit on sector by Arts Review

APRA AMCOS is deeply concerned at the move by the Australian Government to remove drama, children’s and documentary content obligations for free-to-air and subscription television for the …

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 05:04AM

Anise Boyer and Partners by Trav S.D.

A brief sketch on dancer Anise Boyer (1914-2008) and some of her cohorts. Originally from Jacksonville, Florida this petite, baby-faced dancer was already performing in Harlem night spots li…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 05:04AM

My heart goes out to every single member of the theatre community by Sophie Garrod

It really is with a heavy heart that I find myself writing such a piece on theatre. I really didn’t think this day would ever come.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:00AM

2 out of 3 UK theatres need extra support to stay afloat

As venues remain dark, so do their prospects of staying in business. According to a new survey conducted by SOLT and UK Theatre, approximately eight out of 10 (or roughly 2 out of 3) recei…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 05:00AM
Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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Call Answered: Tina Jung: "Queen of the Morning Calm" + "Second Jen" by Adam Rothenberg

Tina Jung is an award-winning Korean-Canadian actor, writer, and producer. Tina’s next feature film, Queen of the Morning Calm, really intrigued me, since I’m a huge fan of Law & Ord…

SOURCE: Call Me Adam at 04:36AM
Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Ghost on the wall by Artsjournal1

In order to divert those of you who, like me, are staying home these days, I’ve been posting images from what a friend calls “the Teachout Museum.” The latest is of a 1990 lithograph b…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 03:48AM

Iverson, Harrell And The Gershwins by Artsjournal1

For his recent collection Common Practice, pianist and composer Ethan Iverson has put together a quartet with bassist Ben Street, drummer Eric McPherson, and trupmeter Tom Harrell at a peak …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 03:48AM

Is there room in the world for this clarinet trio? There’d better be. by Artsjournal1

Even with so many Beethoven 250th-birthday concerts being cancelled, the world needs to hear pieces of his that haven’t already been played a zillion times. This one is solid, perfectly en…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 03:48AM
Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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In Our Own Words: Rachel May, producing artistic director at Synchronicity Theatre by Kathy Janich

Editor’s note: Atlanta’s artists face uncertainty in the age of coronavirus. To... The post In Our Own Words: Rachel May, producing artistic director at Synchronicity Theatre appeared fi…

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 02:54AM

Alliance Theatre opens Virtual Play Club series April 16, and closes it on April 24 by Kathy Janich

Unkindness, by playwright Logan Faust, is one Southerner’s attempt to reconcile the... The post Alliance Theatre opens Virtual Play Club series April 16, and closes it on April 24 appeared…

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 02:54AM

SALA Festival pivots to a new format for 2020 and invites South Australians to share their creativity online by Arts Review

As galleries, restaurants and community spaces close we look for new ways to stay open to creativity and connection. South Australian Living Artists (SALA) Festival is committed to the visio…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 02:50AM

Alice Fraser: Savage review – artful comedy from private trauma by Brian Logan

Amazon PrimeWith this adroit and thoughtful show about death and sadness, the Australian standup has her audience in tears • Hottest front-room seats: the best theatre and dance to watch …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:24AM

ANDI BOI by Roxanne Schroeder-Arce

By Roxanne Schroeder-Arce. Roxanne Schroeder-Arce talks about Dallas Children’s Theater’s production of ANDI BOI and the importance of seeing trans stories in theatre for young audiences.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 02:00AM
Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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How Sony became a player in the gaming world

The company used canny design and marketing to transform its PlayStation into a cultural icon

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:00AM

Lockdown launches a stream of live concerts

Pop stars such as John Legend and Neil Young are reacting to the coronavirus crisis by playing online — with variable results

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:00AM

17 Performances with Stage Stars to Watch Today, April 15 - See Andrea Martin, Catherine O’Hara, Julie Halston and more

With in-person theatre out of commission for the foreseeable future, many performers from Broadway and beyond are sharing their talents online. Below are performances that you can watch toda…

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

TUTORIAL: How to Make a Protective Mask Out of Your Old Playbills! by Broadway Beat

by Justin Ayer. @JustAyer (Instagram), @JustinAyer (Twitter). Edited by HaleyJane Rose. @haleyisfamous.

SOURCE: www.thebroadwaybeat.com at 12:00AM

COVID-19 RELIEF : THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACKS IN DANCE, INC. EMERGENCY FUND Special Opportunity for NYC Artists by The Dance Enthusiast

In response to the COVID-19 disruption, The International Association of Blacks in Dance (IABD), with support from the Ford Foundation, Howard Gilman Foundation and individual supporters, se…

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 12:00AM

Artist Alexandra Beller Shares Her Thoughts on Isolation, Obstacles, Toxic Positivity, and Making Art In Crisis by The Dance Enthusiast

"What I do think is important is figuring out how to tune back into our needs and desires. It is tempting, when faced with obstacles, especially obstacles to our freedom and choice-making, t…

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 12:00AM

Revisit a Day at Broadway's Peter and the Starcatcher With Greg Hildreth by Matthew Blank

The Tony-winning show opened April 15, 2012 at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

The Dance Enthusiast's Social Distance Dance Video Series: Henning Rübsam's "An einsamer Quelle" and more.... by The Dance Enthusiast

"Everything feels like a very strange dream at the moment and my thoughts are with friends back home in NYC.  My recipe for inner peace: I place an imaginary friend in the other rocking cha…

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 12:00AM

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