Friday, April 17, 2020 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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The Power of Proximity and the Theatre of Touch: What Losing Live Audiences May Mean for Theatre by Daniel Johnston

Being close to others is intrinsically associated with theatre. In Shakespeare’s London, theatre gatherings were condemned by the Puritans as evil. They thought the plague spread by theatr…

SOURCE: thetheatretimes.com at 11:36PM

Theatre News: SNEAK PEEK AT 2020-2021 THEATRE SEASON* AT THE ARTS BARN by Md Theatre Guide News Desk

*Unless specified, performance times are Fri. & Sat. at 8 p.m. and Sun. at 2 p.m. Online ticket sales will open 30 days prior to the event. SHE KILLS MONSTERS by Qui Nguyen In partnersh…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 11:36PM
Friday, April 17, 2020 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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An Evening With Adam Noviello by Peter J Snee

Whilst appearing in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Adam Noviello was hard at work producing his award-winning feature film debut, Spencer, and

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 10:30PM

Debbie Allen to Lead Livestreaming Salsa Class

Acclaimed dancer/choreographer Debbie Allen leads a free livestreaming salsa class on Sunday, April 26, 2020

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:18PM

Out of Hand Theater’s dinner series returns Sunday, with virtual focus on race, equity by ArtsATL Staff

Out of Hand Theater returns to its social activism ways virtually this... The post Out of Hand Theater’s dinner series returns Sunday, with virtual focus on race, equity appeared first on …

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 10:03PM
Friday, April 17, 2020 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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Celebrities Deploy Their Resources And Innovation To Fight Against COVID-19 by Jeryl Brunner

More and more stars are finding creative ways to help others in need during the global pandemic.

SOURCE: Forbes at 09:56PM
Friday, April 17, 2020 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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David Melville and Melissa Chalsma’s Independent Shakespeare Company by Steven Morris

“We generally know what’s going to set each other off so we really try not to get stuck in each other’s territory,” Melville explains. Furthermore, says Chalsma, “We are blessed wi…

SOURCE: stageraw.com at 08:46PM

Cinemark Aims To Reopen Movie Theatres In July by Artsjournal

Cinemark CEO and Board Director Mark Zoradi said there will be two weeks of “showing library product, high profile library product” as the chain expects a slow flow of attendance. The bi…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 08:12PM

There’s Boredom And Then There’s Boredom As A Punishment by Artsjournal

For people whose “confinement” looks more like days on end in pajama bottoms, media outlets scramble to provide useful tips for combatting quarantine-induced boredom. Users’ social-med…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 08:12PM

Speculation: Independent UK Museums Likely Won’t Survive Virus by Artsjournal

Independent institutions that usually depend on entrance fees and are not backed by regular grants or funding are thought to be most at risk. London’s Florence Nightingale Museum and Charl…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 08:12PM

Podcast: Bullpen Sessions by Adam Szymkowicz

Padraic Lillis and I talked when we were both at SETC this year.  It was a really fun conversation.  I know I mentioned how many times Marsha Norman changed my life which I'm thinking abou…

SOURCE: ADAM SZYMKOWICZ at 08:06PM
Friday, April 17, 2020 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Watch Cast of NBC's Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist 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 07:58PM

Pride and Prejudice **1/2, Hamlet *** by Barry Gordin

By: David Sheward April 18, 2020: 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 l…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 07:50PM

I couldn’t cope with isolation. Then I began taking costume suggestions online by Jillian Markowitz

Philly writer and comedian Jillian Markowitz was spiraling as COVID-19 news spread. But a chance social media post spawned her Quarantween Costumes, now a hit destination on Instagram.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 07:19PM

I couldn’t cope with isolation. Then I began taking costume suggestions online by Jillian Markowitz

Philly writer and comedian Jillian Markowitz was spiraling as COVID-19 news spread. But a chance social-media post spawned her Quarantween Costumes, now a hit destination on Instagram.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 07:19PM
Friday, April 17, 2020 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Watch DISNEY ON BROADWAY CONCERT now! by Gabi Bergman

Relive the magic of Disney on Broadway right from your home! The Disney on Broadway 25th Anniversary Concert is being

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 06:55PM

Adams & Reisch Foundation Grants Relief to Theatre Artists by American Theatre Editors

The foundation has awarded grants to 80 playwrights, composers, lyricists, and librettists with shows canceled due to COVID-19.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 06:10PM
Friday, April 17, 2020 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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#BWWPrompts: What Is Your Favorite Stage Door Story?

We want to hear from you! We're starting #BwayWorldPrompts, where each day we'll be asking our readers on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram questions to spark some theater conversation.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:54PM

VIDEO: See How Brian Stokes Mitchell is Helping Out-of-Work Artists as Chairman of The Actors Fund

Brian Stokes Mitchell spoke with MSNBC in an interview yesterday about how he's helping support out-of-work actors and stage workers during the health crisis.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:54PM

Video Roundup April 17: Rent 20th Anniversary Cast Reunites, London Sings Les Misérables, Kathryn Hahn Visits Geffen Stayhouse, More by Dan Meyer

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:41PM

What was it like to fly to California and back during the coronapocalypse? by Roz Warren

The CDC guideline was clear: no non-essential air travel. But Roz Warren didn't have a choice when she got the call from California.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 05:31PM

Broadway.com #LiveatFive: Home Edition with Christopher Jackson by Broadway.com

We check in with Tony nominee and Broadway favorite Christopher Jackson! 

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:24PM

Christopher Jackson on Filming the Hamilton Movie and the Legacy of In the Heights by Caitlin Moynihan

History has its eyes on Christopher Jackson, and that's a good thing. Tony-nominated for his turn as George Washington in the mega-hit Hamilton, Jackson's stage career spans over 20 years an…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:24PM

New York Theatre Workshop Concludes 2019-2020 Season by Lindsey Sullivan

New York Theatre Workshop has announced that as a result of the COVID-19 crisis, the off-Broadway theater company will not return to public programming in the 2019-2020 season. This includes…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:24PM

Featured Contributors, April 2020 by American Theatre Editors

Advocating for parent artists and modeling a more inclusive world.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:15PM

Featured Contributors, March 2020 by American Theatre Editors

A story about the urgency and efficacy of making theatre to combat climate change.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:03PM

Virologist behind ‘Contagion’ film criticises leaders’ slow responses

The thriller has become the must-see movie of the pandemic nine years after its release

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 05:00PM
Friday, April 17, 2020 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Watch: Broadway Actors Reunite for the 10th Anniversary of Outsourced With Pilot Table Read by Ruthie Fierberg

Fiddler on the Roof’s Ben Rappaport, Company’s Anisha Nagarajan, and more reunite to benefit Action Aid, Global Giving, and The Actors Fund

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:58PM

Why Would An Oxford Professor Steal Ancient Papyrus? by Artsjournal

Dr Dirk Obbink, an associate professor in papyrology and Greek literature at the university, was detained by officers from Thames Valley police. The force had received a report claiming the …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 04:54PM

Indie Musicians Take To Social Media To Replace Live Gig Income by Artsjournal

“Sales do not drive a career the way they used to, so it’s more imperative than ever for artists to stay out on the road. And right now we’re not talking about a diminishment of income…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 04:54PM

Vengeance, Plague, Death, Confusion: Stacy Keach, Ed Gero Join Zoom ‘Lear’ Reading by American Theatre Editors

An online benefit on Shakespeare's birthday will reunite some storied professional casts with local Pennsylvania actors.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:51PM

Lockdown reminds us Beethoven’s chamber music isn’t only for professionals by David W. Webber

The COVID-19 pandemic halted not only the celebration of Beethoven’s 250th birthday, but also music-making within the amateur community. Public concert series are unlikely to be reschedule…

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 04:50PM

Thornton Wilder: “Our Town” and Beyond by Trav S.D.

Some jottings on the topic of Thornton Wilder (1897-1975) from my notebook on his natal day. In concession to varying attention spans, this survey of his plays will not be strictly chronolog…

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

Holland Taylor Continues to Rehearse for Pasadena Playhouse's ANN While in Quarantine

Holland Taylor has shared via twitter, that when Pasadena Playhouse has the go-ahead from medical & government authorities to move forward with their production of Ann, she will be ready…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:48PM

New York Theatre Workshop Concludes 2019/20 Season Due to the Health Crisis

New York Theatre Workshop announced today that out of continued concern for the health and safety of their audiences, artists and staff, NYTW will not return to public programming in the 201…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:48PM

Sunny Showtunes: Everybody Say 'Yeah' with KINKY BOOTS!

Ring in the weekend Land of Lola style! Crank up the volume and say 'Yeah' along with the great Billy Porter, Stark Sands, and the fabulous cast of Kinky Boots!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:48PM

VIDEO: THE SOAP MYTH Starring Ed Asner and Tovah Feldshuh is Now Streaming For Free

On Monday, April 20, Temple Emanuel Streicker Center will commemorate Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) with a special panel discussion on the PBS/WNET film of Jeff Cohen's accla…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:47PM

La Jolla Playhouse Announces World-Premiere Digital WITHOUT WALLS Series

La Jolla Playhouse has announced a new series of imaginative, digitally-delivered productions as part of its Without Walls (WOW) program. From intimate, one-on-one experiences to collective…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:42PM

1 Month Later: How the Team at Stewart/Whitley Casting Offices Are Moving Forward by Mark Peikert

As theatres remain shuttered, Duncan Stewart and Benton Whitley are finding ways to contribute positivity and address the "hunger of the spirit."

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:41PM

Shakespeare in the Park canceled for the first time in 58 years by Johnny Oleksinski

This marks the first time the popular free event won't be held in its 58-year history.

SOURCE: The New York Post at 04:36PM

VIDEO: Miriam Shor Performs 'An Old-Fashioned Love Story'⁣ ⁣in New #EncoresArchives!

New York City Center is presenting the #EncoresArchives series! They will be posting daily highlights from their musical theater vault from Encores!, Encores! Off-Center, and Gala producti…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:11PM

VIDEO: Jason Gotay and Michael Hartung Star In New Music Video for Bandits on the Run

Bandits on the Run have released a short film to accompany their song, a?oeLove in the Underground,a?? which they call their a?oelove letter to New York City.a?? At a time when New Yorkers …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:06PM

VIDEO: Lin-Manuel Shares Uplifting Message #OnlyIntermission

Lin-Manuel Miranda took to the official Hamilton Twitter account to share a video with an uplifting message. 'Broadway will be back, New York City will be back, and the world will be back.'�…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:01PM
Friday, April 17, 2020 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Caitlin Kinnunen, Telly Leung and More to Take Part in Elliott Masie's Free Virtual Event

Join learning and business colleagues from around the world at 4:00pm ET this Friday, April 17, for an uplifting, high-energy hour of 'Empathy! Concert & Perspectives'. Elliott Masie hos…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:55PM

Connecting Online: Our Culture Is Moving Online – But Seniors Struggle by Artsjournal

Only 26% of internet users 65 years and older said they feel “very confident” when using computers, smartphones or other electronics to do what they need to do online, according to a 201…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 03:42PM

In For The Long Haul: Post-Virus World Will Be Very Different For The Arts by Artsjournal

There is a growing realization that the binary nature of open versus closed is not the right way to think. “It’s not going to be a light switch,” said Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 03:42PM

A New York Times And Guardian Critic Tries Out ‘Remote Immersive Theater’ At Home by Artsjournal1

Alexis Soloski got texts from Romeo (who’s a bit of a jerk), helped someone held hostage in Venezuela undo handcuffs, failed to help a pilot land a 747, told an inspector for the Misplaced…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 03:42PM

Art? Or ‘A Pre-Raphaelite Wet T-Shirt Competition’? ArtActivistBarbie Hits The Museums And Calls Out The Male Gaze by Artsjournal1

“Posing in her most glamorous handmade outfits, ArtActivistBarbie has been calling into question the representation of women on gallery walls” — the blonde doll is photographed in fron…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 03:42PM

We’ll Need A New Model For The Arts. The Question Is What by Artsjournal

Stephen Hetherington: “I think it unfortunate that the rise in state support has produced its own ideological and political adherents, creating for some a mythological differentiation betw…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 03:42PM

Deborah Borda: How The NY Phil Is Thinking About Rethinking Its Future by Artsjournal

A new virtual music platform, cancellation of tours and rethinking the renovation of the orchestra’s home. First – keep musicians employed and make sure they have health care – WQXR

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 03:42PM

Three top picks from New York for free streaming this weekend by Deb Miller

If you’re missing the shows and stars of the Great White Way – and who isn’t? – you can tune in this weekend for three free streams of concerts that are guaranteed to keep the spirit…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 03:25PM

Watch Miriam Shor Sing 'An Old-Fashioned Love Story' From Encores! The Wild Party 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 03:22PM

DCPA postpones “Hamilton” ticket sale two days after announcing it by John Wenzel

Two days after announcing it, the Denver Center for the Performing Arts is postponing public sales of tickets for the touring Broadway musical “Hamilton.”

SOURCE: Denver Post at 03:03PM

"Last Nite" - Vintage "Trad Jazz" Style The Strokes Cover ft. Sweet Megg by Postmodernjukebox

Download & Stream "Last Nite" Here: https://pmjlive.com/lastnite?IQid=yt Experience PMJ Live: https://pmjlive.com?IQid=yt Shop PMJ Music/Merch: https://smarturl.it/pmjshop?IQid=yt Follow Us…

SOURCE: YouTube at 03:00PM
Friday, April 17, 2020 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Charlotte St. Martin Talks Broadway Shutdown: 'Every Day Brings Something New' by Playbill Staff

The Broadway League president outlines the industry's new task forces, economic repercussions, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:47PM

11 Lea Salonga Videos Getting Us Through #StayatHome by Andrew Gans

Watch just a few of the highlights from the Tony and Olivier winner's stage and screen career.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:37PM

When Could Broadway Re-Open? 'We're Probably Looking at September or Later'

Shortly after the Broadway League updated the terms of the Broadway shutdown last week (currently extended to June 7), Governor Cuomo made a statement of doubt regarding the timeline. Now, B…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:36PM

VIDEO: Ramin Karimloo Sings 'Music of the Night'

Ramin Karimloo has shared a video of himself singing 'Music of the Night' accompanied by Joe Kwon, the cellist in The Avett Brothers, and more!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:36PM

Check Out New Photos of Steven Spielberg’s Upcoming Film Adaptation of West Side Story by Marc J. Franklin

The musical, starring Ansel Elgort, Rachel Zegler, Ariana DeBose, and more, is set to arrive in theatres December 18, 2020.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:21PM

On digital: Bacurau / Sonic the Hedgehog

Brazilian satire turns violent revenge fantasy; Jim Carrey plays gurning nemesis to the turbocharged critter

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 02:19PM

Snapshot: ‘Chicago’ (1975) by Vivian Maier

Colour works by the US photographer illustrate class and consumerism with humour and abstraction

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 02:18PM

Track-by-Track Breakdown: How Do You Make Sondheim Sound Disco for Losing My Mind? by Joshua Hinck and Scott Wasserman

Joshua Hinck and Scott Wasserman reveal the fusion of two seemingly opposite musical languages in their “Sondheim Disco Fever Dream” from Broadway Records.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:17PM

We’re living (and dying) in a historic moment by Deanna Isaacs

Chicago History Museum is collecting the city’s pandemic experience. This COVID-19 interlude will have a place in history. We can too.…

SOURCE: www.chicagoreader.com at 02:15PM

Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company holds free live-streamed Progressive Party April 20 by Keith Loria

With its planned fundraising spring gala impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company is basking in a “show must go on” mentality and will host its live-streamed…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 02:12PM

Watch Andrew Lloyd Webber’s THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA for 48 hours only by Peter J Snee

This is Andrew Lloyd Webber’s greatest hit of them all. A timeless tale of candlelit romance between a pretty young

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 02:05PM
Friday, April 17, 2020 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Piano Bar Live! Returns on Tuesday, April 21 on Special Live-Stream

Scott Barbarino, publisher of NiteLife Exchange and creator of Piano Bar Live! with host Michael McAssey, announces the return of PBL! this Tuesday, April 21st at 7:15 pm, following New York…

SOURCE: NiteLifeExchange at 01:49PM

Watch Caroline, or Change Cast, Including Sharon D. Clarke, 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 01:49PM

The Daily Distraction: Rock Hudson and Bea Arthur Sniff, Swig, Puff Their Cares Away by Ryan McPhee

Don't try this at home—even if "everybody today is turnin' on."

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:45PM

Might Be About Time To Get Back In The Fundraising Saddle by Joe Patti

If there has been any benefit from the Covid-19 shut down it is the sheer number of webinars being offered to help businesses and other non-profit organizations connect with resources. I am …

SOURCE: insidethearts.com at 01:42PM

What To Stream This Weekend: Phantom of the Opera, 25 Years of Disney on Broadway, Madama Butterfly by Jonathan Mandell

Below are just the shows I’m hoping to see myself this weekend. It’s too overwhelming to try to list everything that’s suddenly available from day to day online (See my Where to Get Yo…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 01:38PM

REVIEW: Night Of The Living Dead – Remix – Now Streaming by Gary Stringer

By Gary Stringer Gary Stringer reviews Night Of The Living Dead - Remix now streaming online as the show's tour was cut short by theatre closures. This post REVIEW: Night Of The Living Dead …

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 01:32PM

Seoul Run of PHANTOM OF THE OPERA to Resume Performances on April 23

The Korea Herald has reported that The Seoul run of The Phantom of the Opera, which was suspended after its cast members were confirmed with COVID-19, will resume on April 23.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:32PM

Flashback Friday: Tonya Pinkins Sings a Gospel-Infused "Somewhere That's Green"

The Tony winner does a duet with Alan Menken.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:32PM

Public Theater Cancels Shakespeare in the Park Season

All productions at the venue have been canceled through August 31.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:32PM

Watch Sing Street's "Riddle of the Model" Music Video

The musical will release its cast album on April 21.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:32PM

Phantom of the Opera to Stream Today to Support the Actors Fund

The Royal Albert Hall production stars Ramin Karimloo, Sierra Boggess, and Hadley Fraser.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:32PM

CANCELLED: FREE SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK by Robert Shuman

Dear Friends, Of all of New York City’s traditions, our favorite is this: every summer, we gather under the stars at the magical Delacorte Theater for Free Shakespeare in the Park.  We co…

SOURCE: stagevoices.com at 01:12PM

Reeve Carney, Eva Noblezada & Anaïs Mitchell to Celebrate Hadestown's One-Year Anniversary with Livestream Event by Lindsey Sullivan

Hadestown fans will be raising their cups tonight. The Tony-winning musical celebrated its Broadway opening on April 17, 2019. In honor of the anniversary, stars Reeve Carney and Eva Noblez…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:06PM

Listening Party: Revisit Next to Normal With Alice Ripley, Aaron Tveit, and More by Marc J. Franklin

Mean Girls alum Benjamin Cook recommends the Broadway cast recording for the Pulitzer Prize–winning musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00PM
Friday, April 17, 2020 at noon (Broadway Time)
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New York’s Public Theater Cancels Shakespeare In The Park, Faces $10-20 Million Shortfall — But Still Has New Work Coming by Artsjournal1

Artistic director Oskar Eustis said that “there’s no way we can responsibly prepare, build and rehearse to get shows open in a timing that might match the quarantine’s timing.” 70% o…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 12:59PM

Actor Brian Dennehy, 81 by Artsjournal1

“Standing 6-foot-3, Mr. Dennehy had a booming voice and an often intimidating screen presence. … [He] was celebrated for his work as a character actor in Hollywood and on television, whe…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 12:48PM

Netflix Is Now Worth More Than ExxonMobil by Artsjournal1

With demand for its content soaring as people are self-isolating due to COVID, the streaming giant’s total market value on Wall Street has risen to $196 billion. Meanwhile, with demand for…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 12:48PM

How A Public Radio Station Raised $1 Million In 13 Hours With A Pandemic Pledge Drive by Artsjournal1

“[WBUR in Boston] had planned to return to a full eight-day campaign in 2020, after doing a marathon-themed 26.2-hour version for the past few years. … Months of planning for the origina…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 12:48PM

Envisioning A New, Post-Pandemic Dance World by Artsjournal1

“In many ways, we’ll have to start from scratch. So why not learn from this moment and rebuild our community on a stronger foundation? Why not use this opportunity to enact the desires, …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 12:48PM

It Takes A Lot Of Work To Cancel A Big Arts Festival by Artsjournal1

“It’s bizarre to be this busy and not presenting music,” said an official at one festival; “We’ve had to unravel a pretty huge ball of yarn while transitioning to working remotely,…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 12:48PM

There’s A Whole New World Of Coronavirus Slang Out There by Artsjournal1

If you don’t want to be a covidiot, spend some of your quatorzaine at home boning up on the new words about Miss Rona, from the Chinese tagline for social distancing to the German term for…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 12:48PM

‘Reflective Nostalgia’: Alex Ross On Grieving For His Mother With Brahms by Artsjournal1

“Bach is undoubtedly music’s supreme companion of extreme distress. … But, on the plane to D.C. that night, Bach would have been too raw, too dire. With Brahms, everything passes throu…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 12:48PM

What’s All This Fuss We Hear About Marina Abramović Being A Satanist? by Artsjournal1

“In one of the strangest art controversies in recent memory, a group of right-wing internet users and blogs have begun targeting Marina Abramović, accusing her of being involved in a Sata…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 12:48PM

Are Non-Profits Too Adverse To Political Advocacy? by Artsjournal

Vu Le: “This is the problem. Our sector is afraid of advocacy, much less politics. And we have an absolute disgust for politics. We believe it is beneath us. We don’t want to get our han…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 12:48PM

POND PALS episode 1 by Jared Zirilli

The show no one needed or asked for! A dada and daughter talking deep issues...at the pond.

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:45PM

Watch Now: “A Chorus Line in Quarantine” by Broadway Direct

More than a decade after their closing night, 44 cast members of the 2006 Broadway revival of A Chorus Line came together virtually to showcase its iconic opening dance. In order to keep ac…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 12:43PM

Coronavirus: Napa Valley Film Festival postponed by Chuck Barney

10th annual event was scheduled for November

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 12:33PM

Reopening Broadway: What Will It Take? What Will It Look Like? When Could It Really Happen? A Candid Conversation With Broadway League President Charl by Greg Evans

Editor’s Note: As Deadline continues its Coping With COVID-19 Crisis series on the struggles of people in the entertainment industry impacted by the coronavirus-related shutdowns and layof…

SOURCE: Deadline at 12:26PM

Reeve Carney, Eva Noblezada and Anaïs Mitchell to Celebrate HADESTOWN Broadway Anniversary Via Livestream Tonight

Tomorrow at 6:30 PM ET, Hadestown will celebrate its one-year anniversary on Broadway with a special living room live stream event featuring the show's Tony Award-winning writer, Anaïs Mitc…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:24PM

Could De Blasio's New Budget Cause Further Struggles for NYC Theater Companies?

NYC Mayor Bill De Blasio has proposed a new plan for the next fiscal year, and according to Forbes, the budget could be bad news for the city's already-struggling theatre companies. 

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:24PM

The College Showcase Must Go On (Virtually!) - Part 26

We've been compiling videos from college seniors all around the country for our new daily showcase series. Although their performances were cancelled, the show must go on-- virtually!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:24PM

Bret Adams and Paul Reisch Foundation Announces Recipients of Virus Response Grants for Theater Writers

The Bret Adams and Paul Reisch Foundation has announced the recipients of their special COVID-19 response grants for playwrights, composers, lyricists and librettists who have had a full pro…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:24PM

VIDEO: Watch Nicolas King Perform 'If We Say Goodbye' With Composer Scott Evan Davis

Acclaimed composer and lyricist Scott Evan Davis, who won a BroadwayWorld Award for the song 'If We Say Goodbye' in 2012, is releasing a series of virtual collaborations. He was set to do a …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:24PM

Stratford Festival Launches Free Shakespeare Film Festival

The Stratford Festival is launching a film festival during this period of social isolation, offering free streaming of 12 Shakespeare productions captured as part of its Stratford Festival O…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:24PM

Join Ramin Karimloo Tonight for WHAT A MASQUERADE: RAMIN KARIMLOO'S PHANTOM AFTERPARTY

Tonight at 9:45pm, following the 7:00pm online streaming of The 25th anniversary concert of Phantom of the Opera, Ramin Karmiloo is hosting a live-streamed afterparty. Expect some special gu…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:24PM

SOFT POWER Original Cast Recording Out Today With Benefit Listening Party at 8pm

GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS has announced that Soft Power - Original Cast Recording is available on digital and streaming formats today, Friday, April 17. The album is based on the new musical's rece…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:24PM

VIDEO: Joshua Turchin's THE EARLY NIGHT SHOW Releases New Episode Today

The Early Night Show with Joshua Turchin- Virtual Edition (Corona Cabaret) continues with the release of a new episode featuring special guests: Makayla Connolly (Harry Potter and the Cursed…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:17PM

Broadway Green Alliance Marks Earth Day With Virtual Performances by Rob McClure, James Snyder and More!

The Broadway Green Alliance will launch Earth Week by joining the Earth Day Initiative and March for Science NYC for their Earth Day 50 Virtual Kick-Off on Sunday, April 19 from 3:30pm - 10p…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:13PM

'A titan of an actor': Brian Dennehy remembered by Clare Higgins by Interview By Chris Wiegand

In Death of a Salesman, Dennehy – who died aged 81 this week – was generous, committed and like a jazz musician on set, says his co-star I first met Brian in New York in 2003 when I was …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:12PM

NEWS: Nigel Havers launches touring company with Private Lives, co-starring Patricia Hodge by Press Releases

Actor Nigel Havers is launching his own touring company with a new production of Noel Coward's classic comedy Private Lives, in which he'll star with Patricia Hodge.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:06PM

John Sayles interviewed for Lone Star by Pauline Adamek

From the archives! Here is my interview with writer/director John Sayles, first published in June, 1996. In the latest film by Independent filmmaker John Sayles, a skeleton – unearth…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 12:06PM

Public Theater Cancels Shakespeare in the Park & Remaining Season of Programs and Events by Broadway.com

The Public Theater has announced the cancellation of the upcoming season of Shakespeare in the Park due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The announced season was set to include a new staging of …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:03PM

Harry Potter & the Cursed Child's James Snyder & More Join the Broadway Green Alliance's Earth Day Initiatives by Lindsey Sullivan

The Broadway Green Alliance has some wonderful events planned for Earth Week. First up, the organization will join the Earth Day Initiative and March for Science NYC for their Earth Day 50 …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:03PM

New Disco Sondheim Album Gets Physical Release April 17 by Logan Culwell-Block

Losing My Mind: A Sondheim Disco Fever Dream includes '70s takes on "No One is Alone," "The Miller's Son," and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01PM

Hot Clip of the Day: Tomorrow will be a Thoroughly Modern 18th Broadway Birthday for Millie!

18 years ago tomorrow, Thoroughly Modern Millie opened on Broadway!

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 12:00PM
Friday, April 17, 2020 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Where there's a Will... Shakespeare celebration goes digital by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pittsburgh Shakespeare in the Parks’ annual birthday bash salutes the Bard, who lived through a wave of plagues in the 1600s.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 11:59AM

Celebrating 25 Magical Years of Disney on Broadway Concert Streams April 17 by Andrew Gans

The event will raise funds for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS' COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Fund.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:49AM

Watch Celebrating 25 Magical Years of Disney on Broadway Concert by Andrew Gans

The event raised funds for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS' COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Fund.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:49AM

All-Female Jesus Christ Superstar EP Featuring Morgan James, Shoshana Bean, More Released by Andrew Gans

She Is Risen: Volume One also includes the talents of Tony winner Cynthia Erivo, Tony nominee Orfeh, and Grammy nominee Ledisi.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:48AM

Finishing the Hat Vol. 2: 16 More Pieces of Broadway Fan Art from Playbill Readers by Marc J. Franklin

Though Broadway may be temporarily shut down, the love of theatre remains strong as artists share the theatre-inspired creations of Hadestown, Six, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:34AM

George Street Playhouse Virtual Symposium

Director of Education and Community Artistic Programming Jim Jack moderates our first ever VIRTUAL symposium with playwright Joe DiPietro and director David Saint of CONSCIENCE! Tune in for …

SOURCE: www.newjerseystage.com at 11:22AM

In The Studio: Andy Blankenbuehler Teaches the Choreography to Bandstand’s ‘A Band in New York City’ From Quarantine by Ruthie Fierberg

Get on your feet at home and learn this combination from the Broadway musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:21AM

“Our Town” in Our Moment by Howard Sherman

“So friends, this is the way we were in our growing up and in our marrying and in our doctoring and in our living and in our dying.” Pull out a copy of Thornton Wilder’s Our Town and…

SOURCE: Howard Sherman at 11:18AM

RIVERDALE Music Producers Share Behind the Scenes Facts from the HEDWIG Musical Episode

Imperial Mammoth, one of the music producers on The CW show Riverdale, took to Twitter to share some behind the scenes information on the season four musical episode that paid tribute to Hed…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:18AM

The World of William Holden by Trav S.D.

  There’s an unavoidable Hollywood Babylon structure to the life and death of William Holden (William Beedle Jr, 1918-1981). Not just because of his spectacularly awful, tragic-comic deat…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 11:18AM

Regional Spotlight: How the Folger Theatre is Working Through The Global Health Crisis

Today, we're checking in with Washington, D.C.'s Folger Theatre, with Marketing/PR Manager, Peter Eramo.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:18AM

‘Broadway on Demand’ to Launch New Streaming Service by Matthew Wexler

The new membership-based streaming service will offer an extensive library of video-on-demand content, exclusive livestream events, interactive platforms, and educational resources. The post…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 11:18AM

New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award Winners Announced by Matthew Wexler

"Heroes of the Fourth Turning" and "A Strange Loop" took top honors from this year's New York Drama Critics' Circle Awards. The post New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award Winners Announced…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 11:18AM

Checking in With… Tony, Oscar, Grammy, and Emmy Winner Rita Moreno by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:16AM

New Streaming Platform “Broadway on Demand” to Launch May 2020 by Sarah Quagliariello For Broadway Direct

In May, a new Broadway-related platform will be joining the ranks of available streaming services. Broadway On Demand, the all-new membership-based streaming service will offer an extensive …

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 11:06AM

Finding Connection With Theater Online by Joey Sims

While the impact of online theater varies, Joey Sims finds there is still connection to be made and even something new to discover. The post Finding Connection With Theater Online appeared…

SOURCE: exeuntnyc.com at 11:04AM

New York’s Free Shakespeare In The Park Summer Season Canceled For First Time In 58 Years Due To COVID-19 by Greg Evans

New York’s Public Theater has canceled this year’s free Shakespeare in the Park season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, marking the first summer in 58 years that Central Park’s Delacorte …

SOURCE: Deadline at 11:01AM

[VIDEOS] Our 2018 TheaterMakers Super Conference.

Since I know most you finished watching Tiger King already, last week I shared all the videos from our 2019 Super Conference. We got such positive feedback from releasing all those videos t…

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

‘Dallas’, ‘China Beach’, ‘Difficult People’ & Pop’s ‘One Day At A Time’ Actors Set For ‘Stars In The House’ Virtual Get-Toge by Greg Evans

EXCLUSIVE: Cast members from the original Dallas, China Beach, Pop’s One Day at a Time and Hulu’s Difficult People will zoom into next week’s livestream Stars in the House series to ra…

SOURCE: Deadline at 11:00AM
Friday, April 17, 2020 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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iHeartRadio Broadway Launches Saturday Matinee Series With Jagged Little Pill, Hadestown, More by Dan Meyer

The station will play shows' entire cast recordings in one sitting each week.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:43AM

I is for Idina Menzel. Not Letting Go of Broadway by Jonathan Mandell

Before she originated the Broadway roles of Maureen the performance artist in “Rent,” Elphaba the green witch of “Wicked” and the two-sided Liz/Beth in “If/Then,” Idina Menzel ha…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 10:37AM

Public Theater Cancels Summer Programming, Including 2020 Shakespeare in the Park by Olivia Clement

The Off-Broadway institution has also announced that it is furloughing 70 percent of its full-time staff.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:22AM

The Friday 5 Quiz: Name 3 by JK

Here's a little Friday 5 fun. Test your knowledge/memory (or look up the answers!) of Broadway by naming 3 of each of the following. Sometimes there are exactly 3 answers, other times there …

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 10:18AM

Catch Phoebe Waller-Bridge on Playbill’s Instagram Live April 17 by Dan Meyer

The stage production of Fleabag is available to stream online, with proceeds benefiting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:16AM

Wicked FAQ: Everything you need to know about the hit London musical

London's greenest musical is also the 13th longest-running West End show of all time. Enriched by high production values, unforgettable characters, and fantastic musical score, Wicked never…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 10:15AM

VIDEO: Watch CAROLINE, OR CHANGE on STARS IN THE HOUSE with Seth Rudetsky- Live at 2pm!

Stars in The House continues today (2pm) with the cast of Caroline, Or Change and tonight (8pm) with the cast of Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:12AM

VIDEO: Take Part in a Perspective Workshop with Ms. Myxy As Part of Lincoln Center's Pop-Up Classroom

Ms. Myxy hosted a perspective workshop for Lincoln Center's Pop-Up Classroom!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:12AM

Video Flashback: The Creators of APPLAUSE Take Part in a Humanities Symposium

Paper Mill Playhouse has released a flashback video of the creators of Applause taking part in a Humanities Symposium in 1994.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:12AM

VIDEO: Watch Full DISNEY ON BROADWAY Benefit Concert- Live at 7pm!

The stream of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS' benefit concert celebrating Disney on Broadway's 25th anniversary will air tonight, April 17, 2020, after the American Federation of Musician…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:12AM

Photo Flash: See Ariana DeBose, Rita Moreno, & More in the WEST SIDE STORY Film!

Ariana DeBose took to Instagram to share some new photos from the highly-anticipated film adaptation of West Side Story! 

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:12AM

VIDEO: Andrea Martin Talks About the Injuries She Sustained During NOISES OFF

As part of Roundabout's Off-Script series, Andrea Martin shared the story of some of the injuries she sustained while performing in Noises Off.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:12AM

VIDEO: Nick Cordero's Wife, Amanda Kloots, Provides Another Health Update on Her Husband: 'We Don't Know If He'll Be Able to Walk Again'

Nick Cordero's wife, Amanda Kloots, has provided another update on Nick's health, while he is in the ICU due to COVID-19.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:12AM

VIDEO: Watch Sierra Boggess, Ramin Karimloo & More in THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA with The Shows Must Go On- Live at 2pm!

Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Shows Must Go On! continues this week with The Phantom of the Opera today, April 17 (2pm EST). Due to rights restrictions, it will be available for 24 hours in the …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:12AM

Jessie Mueller Sings From WAITRESS 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 Set…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:12AM

New Online Play Festival, Stream ON! Will Showcase 10-Minute Plays by Playwrights Around the World

Stream ON! is a play festival that showcases short 10-minute plays written by playwrights from all over the world. The goal is to celebrate artists work during this time of current crisis.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:12AM

Playbill Viewing: The Puppets of Avenue Q Discover a Backstage Murder by Mark Peikert

In the original 2011 online series Avenue Clue, Rod must discover who killed one of their own before it happens again!

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:11AM

High School Theatre Students Bring the Show Online by Olivia Clement

The EdTA is facilitating both online performances and advocacy networks in light of the pandemic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:09AM

Judi Dench lets us in on the secret while remaining a true enigma by Michael Billington

A lengthy 2017 interview, to be streamed online, shows the acting great opening up about her craft and sharing priceless memories One of the many tantalising shows lost to the lockdown was …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:06AM

Alas, Poor New York: Shakespeare in the Park Is Canceled by Michael Paulson

The Public Theater, which runs the festival but is closed because of the coronavirus pandemic, anticipates a shortfall of up to $20 million.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:03AM

Peninsula theaters create virtual play spaces during SIP by Joanne Engelhardt

Necessity is the mother of virtual classes, which is what many Peninsula theater companies are ramping up right now. Los Alto Stage Company introduced several unusual virtual classes earlier…

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 10:00AM

Screen-to-stage musical Local Hero's summer season at the Old Vic is postponed

Another Theatreland casualty of the coronavirus outbreak, this summer's London premiere of LOCAL HERO has been cancelled at the Old Vic Theatre.

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 10:00AM
Friday, April 17, 2020 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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GRACE NOTES: Friday, April 17, 2020 by Susan Grace

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SOURCE: Grace Notes Subscription at 09:51AM

See Broadway Go Blue in Solidarity With Those on the COVID-19 Front Lines by Marc J. Franklin

Broadway houses displayed a message of encouragement in the theatre district April 16.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM

Watch Tony Winner LaChanze Sing 'Taking a Chance on Love' From Encores! Cabin in the Sky by Andrew Gans

LaChanze co-starred in the 2016 concert production with Norm Lewis and Chuck Cooper.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:27AM

TCG Announces 14th Round of Fox Resident Actor Fellows by American Theatre Editors

The 2020 cohort includes Ayanna Berkshire, Tonia Jackson, Stephen Wolfert, Leila Buck, Shannon Dorsey, and Moses Goods.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:26AM

VIDEO: Listen to a Clip of 'Happy Enough' from SOFT POWER

The Original Cast Recording for Soft Power is now available on all digital and streaming services! Listen to a clip from the song 'Happy Enough' in the video below!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:06AM

BWW Recap: THE GOOD FIGHT Shows the Ruff Side of the Judicial System

The newest episode of The Good Fight, a?oeThe Gang Tries to Serve a Subpoena,a?? may be set in reality, as opposed to the season's opener, but explores how broken the judicial system is.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:06AM

LISTEN: Bob Dylan Drops New Track, 'I Contain Multitudes'

Bob Dylan has dropped another surprise track, I Contain Multitudes!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:06AM

VIDEO: Michael Ball and Captain Tom Moore Release 'You'll Never Walk Alone' in Aid of the NHS

Michael Ball has teamed up with Captain Tom Moore for a duet of 'You'll Never Walk Alone.' All proceeds from the new single will go to the veteran's walk fund.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:06AM

All-Female JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Releases Concept Album, Starring Morgan James, Shoshana Bean, Cynthia Erivo, and More!

In January of 2017, a powerful group of female performers came together for a sold-out concert of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's Jesus Christ Superstar. The following year, the stars …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:06AM

Broadway Catch Up: April 17 - Andrew Lloyd Webber, Audra McDonald, Christine Baranski, and More!

While Broadway remains shut down, BroadwayWorld is keeping up with your favorite stars and giving you a peek at what they have been up to! Check out yesterday's videos, from stars including …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:06AM

‘This is the rarest of things, a Working-Class musical’: FLOWERS FOR MRS HARRIS – Chichester Festival Theatre (Online review) by Maryam Philpott

Far from frivolous, this fashion-based drama is a great choice for Chichester Festival Theatre’s inaugural broadcast, from a venue that so often gets it right. Perfect escapism.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM

The Road to Hadestown: Celebrating a Year on Broadway by Roberto Araujo

The cast and creatives share their favorite moments from the creative process through the 2019 Tony Awards.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:00AM

Ep. 67: Tea with Agatha by Lauren Van Hemert

In 2016, Mia Self's play TEA WITH AGATHA premiered during https://theatre.arts.ncsu.edu/ (NC State University Theatre's) TheatreFest. Sadly, TheatreFest this summer has been canceled, howeve…

SOURCE: Beltline to Broadway at 09:00AM
Friday, April 17, 2020 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Hartford Stage moves performances to fall, will start 2020-21 season in January by Christopher Arnott

Hartford Stage has been able to keep "Ah, Wilderness!" and "The History of Comedy (Abridged)" on the schedule by postponing them until October. The theater's 2020-21 season will now start in…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 08:24AM

VIDEO: Dame Judi Dench Joins Her Grandson For a TikTok Dance Over FaceTime

Dame Judi Dench has taken up a new hobby while in quarantine - TikTok!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:03AM

Colleges move dance classes online in response to COVID-19 by Sara Bauknecht / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

How do you teach dance students sheltering in place? Local universities get creative with virtual classes.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 08:00AM
Friday, April 17, 2020 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Nigel Havers launches own theatre company with Noël Coward play by Chris Wiegand

Touring company to debut in October with Coward comedy Private Lives starring Havers and Patricia Hodge Coronavirus and culture – a list of major cancellations Coronavirus – latest upda…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:54AM

Stage presence: how drama schools adapted to the age of social distancing by Catherine Love

Reinventing courses that rely on physical contact is a challenge, but digital training could be the perfect curtain-raiser into theatre’s brave new world Like so much else in this current …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:54AM

LA Philharmonic/John Adams: Must the Devil Have All the Good Tunes?

Yuja Wang brings scintillating finger-work to Adams’s new piano concerto in this high-octane recording

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 07:23AM

Santrofi: Alewa

Energetic young musicians blend the personal with the political in an update of the 1970s tradition

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 07:12AM

Matthieu Saglio: El Camino de Los Vientos

The French cellist never loses his way in a stir of North African, Andalusian and classical influences

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 07:12AM

Roedelius: Selbstportrait Wahre Liebe

The German pioneer sounds contemplative and full of life in the ninth instalment of his self-portrait series

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 07:11AM

Dvsn: A Muse in Her Feelings

Singer Daniel Daley and producer Nineteen85 throw it back with ’90s samples and slow jams

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 07:11AM

Rina Sawayama: SAWAYAMA

Debut album announces the Japanese-British singer’s arrival with a maximalist approach

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 07:11AM

Radiohead guitarist Ed O’Brien flexes his songwriting muscles as EOB in Earth

This solo debut sets acoustic guitars against atmospheric backdrops

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 07:10AM

SOLE SESSIONS launches online this Saturday with DANIEL ASSETTA in SONGS UNSUNG by Peter J Snee

With audiences and artists in lockdown and shows cancelled everywhere, Sole Sessions aims to ease the feeling of isolation by bringing

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 07:10AM

Dame Judi Dench In Conversation, Hosted By Gyles Brandreth, Will Be Available To Stream Online To Support The Orange Tree Theatre

Filmed live at the Orange Tree Theatre in 2017, an exclusive 90-minute in conversation with Dame Judi Dench will be available online from 3pm on Sunday 26 April. This is a paid video on dema…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:03AM

An electronic “visit” to Florida Rep by Terry Teachout

In today’s Wall Street Journal drama column, I review Florida Repertory Theatre’s streaming theatrical webcast of its production of Lucas Hnath’s A Doll’s House, Part 2. Here’s an …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:02AM

Replay: Liberace plays Tchaikovsky by Terry Teachout

Liberace plays excerpts from the first movement of Tchaikovsky’s First Piano Concerto. This performance is drawn from Sincerely Yours, a 1955 feature film directed by Gordon Douglas and s…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:01AM

Billy Elliot 20 years on: a lasting legacy

The feel-good film about a miner’s son turned ballet star has influenced a generation of male dancers

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 07:00AM

Almanac: W.H. Auden on maturity and identity by Terry Teachout

“Young people, who are still uncertain of their identity, often try on a succession of masks in the hope of finding the one which suits them—the one, in fact, which is not a mask.” W.H…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:00AM
Friday, April 17, 2020 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Why the works of composer Erika Fox, 83, are finally winning acclaim

An Ivors award for Fox’s stark modernist compositions reflects a lifetime of creativity on the cutting edge of music

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 06:59AM

After Life, Netflix — performances lift an uneven second season of Ricky Gervais’s show

The comedian returns to the role of a bereaved husband whose serenity proves short-lived amid a cast of oddballs

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 06:55AM

New Executive Director for State Theatre Company South Australia announced by Peter J Snee

The Board of State Theatre Company South Australia has announced Julian Hobba as its new Executive Director. Originally from South

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 06:54AM

Giorgio Morandi, an artist who embraced lockdown

The enigmatic Italian painter thrived on self-imposed confinement during fascism and beyond

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 06:53AM

Legacy of musicians banned by the Third Reich lives on in Vienna

Exil.arte preserves the work of Jewish composers and performers branded as ‘degenerate’ by the Nazis

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 06:51AM

Gangs of London is a revoltingly inventive crime series

A kingpin’s murder sparks a frenzy of revenge and investigation in the Sky Atlantic/Cinemax series

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 06:49AM

Kitty Green on making a film for the post-Weinstein world with The Assistant

The Australian director’s story of a young woman working for an abusive boss favours subtlety over scandal

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 06:47AM

Wake Up With BWW 4/17: 1776 Will Come to Broadway in 2021, and More!

Today's top stories: 1776 has been confirmed to come to Broadway in Spring 2021, and more!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:20AM

Private Lives Tour 2020-21 starring Nigel Havers and Patricia Hodge by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Private Lives Tour to be presented by The Nigel Havers Company and starring Nigel Havers and Patricia Hodge will tour in 2020-21. This post Private Lives Tour 2020-21 starrin…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 06:20AM

Turmeric yellow for the beach house, anyone?

The seaside look feels a bit basic, impersonal and ubiquitous, as if there is a starter pack available for all coastal homes

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 06:06AM

A Connecticut DJ group is hosting a nine-hour dance party this weekend and you can stream it straight from your living room by Christopher Arnott

Connecticut club DJs have taken their turntables and controllers online, spinning sets through Facebook, Twitch and other platforms for a fervent crowd of stuck-indoor dancers.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Friday, April 17, 2020 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Rapper and singer Eve: ‘My mom had me at 17. We grew up together’

Q&A with the Grammy-winner on independence, her determination to make music and never sitting still

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 05:54AM

The Eighth: Mahler and the World in 1910

Stephen Johnson’s story of a symphony that is megalomaniac in its demands — and a source of great joy

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 05:34AM

The Poem: Fridge by Caroline Bird

From her poetry collection ‘The Air Year’

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 05:33AM

This Weekend’s Live-Streaming Events: Lady Gaga’s Star-Studded Special and More by Maya Salam

Appointment viewing is back. What online events to look out for today, and when to tune in.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:18AM

Miranda July: ‘We are all lonely and alone and trying to connect’

With her film ‘Kajillionaire’ about to be released, the writer and artist talks identity and pulling off a baggage heist

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 05:00AM

‘The tragedy’s shades of light are teased out & played with, much of this owes itself to Michelle Terry’: HAMLET – Shakespeare’s Globe � by Amy Toledano

The tragedy’s shades of light are teased out and played with, and much of this owes itself to Michelle Terry’s Hamlet.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:00AM
Friday, April 17, 2020 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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MCA Australia launches online program Your MCA by Arts Review

The Museum of Contemporary Art Australia (MCA) has announced its new digital initiative Your MCA providing ways to connect with contemporary art and Australian artists while the Museum is cl…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 04:06AM
Friday, April 17, 2020 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Touring adaptation of Crongton Knights to stream for free by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo The stage adaptation of Alex Wheatle’s award-winning young adult novel Crongton Knights is to be streamed for free after the tour was cut short by the coronavirus. This pos…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 03:52AM
Friday, April 17, 2020 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Hampstead Theatre extends free streaming series by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Hampstead Theatre, in partnership with The Guardian, extends its free digital streaming series with Tiger Country and #AIWW: The Arrest of Ai Weiwei. This post Hampstead Thea…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 02:02AM
Friday, April 17, 2020 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Jennifer Rosner: The Yellow Bird Sings by Arts Review

Breath-taking and captivating, Jennifer Rosner’s The Yellow Bird Sings is a deeply affecting novel about the triumph of humanity and hope in even the darkest of circumstances. Poland, 1941…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 01:58AM

Great time to try: learning to draw 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. What can take y…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 01:32AM

The Story Behind Andrew Ssebaggala’s “Mother Uganda” by Ian Kiyingi Muddu

Rose Mbowa is an indubitable doyenne in Uganda’s theatre. At Makerere University, an ivy league of sorts on the continent, where Mbowa spent most of her life, her name is often invoked in …

SOURCE: thetheatretimes.com at 01:27AM

‘Disney Family Singalong’: Which number was your favorite? by Chuck Barney

Offbeat special brought some joy and levity amid the coronavirus lockdown

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 01:26AM

Queensland’s First Nations artists respond to unprecedented events by drawing on their tradition of innovation in the arts by Arts Review

The annual Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF) will continue to support Queensland artists and communities by exploring a new and interactive, digital festival platform in 2020. CIAF Chair Tom…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 01:04AM
Friday, April 17, 2020 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Juan Mayorga: A View from Madrid by Maria Delgado

In late March, as Spain experienced the effects of Coronavirus lockdown, publishing house uÑa RoTa asked their authors—novelists, dramatists, poets, essayists—to film a video to post on…

SOURCE: thetheatretimes.com at 12:58AM

Tony Award-Winning Actor Brian Dennehy Has Died At The Age Of 81 by Andrew Limbong

Two-time Tony Award winner Brian Dennehy was a towering figure on stage - artistically and physically. He died yesterday of a non-COVID-related heart attack in a Connecticut hospital.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:36AM

News: Shakespeare Theatre Company Announces New Digital Programming THE SHAKESPEARE HOUR by Md Theatre Guide News Desk

Join Artistic Director Simon Godwin and Resident Dramaturg Drew Lichtenberg for The Shakespeare Hour, a month-long online tour through every corner of the Shakespeare universe. Each week, D…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 12:34AM

New Classic 107.3 CEO John Clare turns his attention to expansion by Sarah Bryan Miller | Post-Dispatch Classical Music Critic

At the helm of classical music station, veteran broadcaster John Clare has plans for programming, events and a signal boost.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 12:24AM

The Muny wants you to jam on its memorable jingle by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

And there's six musical genres to choose from.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 12:24AM

Joseph Adler, Transformative Titan And Champion Of South Florida Theater, Dies At 79 by Bill Hirschman

Joseph Adler, a titan who helped transform South Florida’s cultural landscape by mounting unblinking, dynamic work and aggressively championing local artists, died Thursday. Passionate and…

SOURCE: Florida Theater On Stage at 12:03AM

Whatever happened to the golden age of television?

As Netflix and Disney spend billions on new shows, we can’t stop watching TV. But is it any good?

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:00AM

Our favourite fiction podcasts — what are you listening to?

FT critics Sarah Hemming and Fiona Sturges host an online discussion on the best audio from around the world

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:00AM

16 Performances with Stage Stars to Watch Today, April 17 - See Christian Borle, Gavin Creel, 'The Phantom of the Opera' 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 you can watch today, F…

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

20 Stage Performances to Watch This Weekend, April 18-19 - See Michael Urie in 'Buyer & Cellar,' 'The Phantom of the Opera' 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, including many full-le…

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

WEBINAR: A Conversation with the National Endowment for the Arts about CARES Act Funding -MONDAY APRIL 20th at 2:30 pm by The Dance Enthusiast

  Dance/USA and The International Association of Blacks in Dance (IABD) invite you to a conversation with the NEA Dance Department on COVID-19 NEA relief support on Monday, April 20th at 2:…

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 12:00AM

22 Stage Performances to Watch This Weekend, April 18-19 - See Michael Urie in 'Buyer & Cellar,' 'The Phantom of the Opera' 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, including many full-le…

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

From Phantom to Fun Home: Celebrating Rebecca Luker on the Stage by Marc J. Franklin

The Tony Award-nominated actor celebrates her birthday April 17.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

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