Friday, April 24, 2020 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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‘Send in the Songs’: Audition Suggestions for A Little Night Music by Character by Performerstuff

‘Send in the Songs’: Audition Suggestions for A Little Night Music by Character Written by Leryn Turlington April 22, 2020 Whether your audition is Soon, Now, or Later, these cho…

SOURCE: performerstuff.com at 11:29PM

Both sides of the border: Dustin Wolf talks the American and Canadian dance industries

Some dancers are bicoastal, splitting their time between LA and New York. But how many can claim most of North America as their market? Toronto-born and now LA-based dancer Dustin Wolf has m…

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 11:21PM

A Survivor’s Guide to the Pandemic #1 – Activate to Motivate! by Sue Matsuki

A SURVIVOR’S GUIDE TO THE PANDEMIC #1 ACTIVATE TO MOTIVATE I haven’t been inspired to write a Sue’s Views for a long time because David Sabella and I have been busy getting ready for o…

SOURCE: www.cabarethotspot.com at 11:05PM

A Survivor’s Guide to the Pandemic #2 – My Quarantine Routine! by Sue Matsuki

A SURVIVOR’S GUIDE TO THE PANDEMIC #2 – MY QUARANTINE ROUTINE! Not that I am one of the above-captioned “Famous Creative People” but we ALL could be by motivating ourselves to create…

SOURCE: www.cabarethotspot.com at 11:05PM

A Survivor’s Guide to the Pandemic #3 – Stress Eating! by Sue Matsuki

A SURVIVOR’S GUIDE TO THE PANDEMIC #3 – STRESS EATING I keep seeing posts every day about how much weight everyone is gaining and that all everyone is doing throughout this Pandemic is c…

SOURCE: www.cabarethotspot.com at 11:04PM
Friday, April 24, 2020 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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VIDEO: Lea Salonga, George Takei and Jay Kuo Hang at Theater Mu's 'Mu-tini Hour'!

Hang at Theater Mu's Mu-Tini Hour' live now with George Takei, Tony-winner Lea Salonga, and @nycjayjay!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:06PM
Friday, April 24, 2020 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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HOTTEST FRONT-ROOM SEATS: THE BEST THEATRE AND DANCE TO WATCH ONLINE by Robert Shuman

(Chris Wiegand’s article was updated 4/24 and appeared in the Guardian; photo: Showstopper! The Improvised Musical. Photograph: Tristram Kenton/the Guardian.) From live-streams of new play…

SOURCE: stagevoices.com at 09:52PM

Brown Paper Box Co. Proudly Announces Their 10th and Final Season by Showbiz Chicago Newsdesk

After 10 years, 16 venues, 6 Jeff Award recommendations, 2 Performer in a Leading Role [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 09:48PM

Live Performance Schedule by Sue Matsuki

LIVE PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE In response to COVID-19 the Cabaret Industry is taking to the internet via Facebook Live, YouTube Live, Zoom and other on-line sources to offer the best in live, …

SOURCE: www.cabarethotspot.com at 09:14PM
Friday, April 24, 2020 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Why We Have The Makeover Urge From Quarantine by Artsjournal

No one has actually studied mass makeovers during a prolonged global pandemic—we’re in uncharted territory here—but people like Christopher Oldstone-Moore think there’s much to glean…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 08:12PM

Shirley MacLaine: Out On a Limb by Trav S.D.

Yes it’s true!, April 24 is the birthday of both Barbra Streisand and Shirley MacLaine (Shirley MacLean Beaty, b. 1934). Atsa lotta show biz for one day! The daughter of two Virginia educa…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 08:12PM

Watch Cast of Dallas, Including Patrick Duffy and Linda Gray, 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 08:04PM
Friday, April 24, 2020 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Friday, April 24, 2020 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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O is for Oscar Hammerstein II. The Lyricist Who Revolutionized Broadway, even before Richard Rodgers. by Jonathan Mandell

Before he started collaborating with Richard Rodgers on some of the most beloved musicals in Broadway history, Oscar Hammerstein II (1895-1960) had helped create some three dozen Broadway pr…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 06:30PM

Round House Theatre premieres ‘Homebound’ web series by News Desk

Round House Theatre is making streaming news with their project Homebound, a new web series bringing together DC-area playwrights, actors, and designers to explore life under stay-at-home or…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 06:28PM

Coronavirus: Berkeley sculpture depicts quarantine-violating basketball game by Dylan Bouscher, Ray Chavez

Joe Melamed expected “Hoop Dreams,” the artwork he installed at Grove Park on April 20, to be thrown out

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 06:03PM

Movie Studios Rethink Their Business Models by Artsjournal

While stuck indoors under lockdown, consumer have grown even more accustomed to streaming movies from the comfort of their home. Executives suggest those habits could make moviegoers more un…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 06:03PM

New Data On Impact Of The Pandemic On Artists by Artsjournal

About 11,000 of the Artist Relief applicants completed a survey co-sponsored by the nonprofit advocacy group Americans for the Arts. Sixty-two percent of those surveyed said they are now une…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 06:03PM
Friday, April 24, 2020 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Livestreaming SEGAL TALKS: Guy Régis Jr. (Haiti)

By . The Martin E. Segal Theatre Center presents SEGAL TALKS: Guy Régis Jr.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 05:49PM

#BWWPrompts: Which Broadway Performer Do You Think Most Deserves a Tony Win?

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 05:42PM

Update: Amanda Kloots Shares Good News on Nick Cordero's Recovery Progress; Doctors Will Implant Temporary Pacemaker

UPDATE: 'It looks like he had some irregular heart beating last night that scared [the doctors] enough to want to do a temporary pacemaker in Nick's heart. His heart is functioning well, but…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:42PM

Former OSHA Head to Consult Actors Equity on COVID Safety by American Theatre Editors

The union, which will have a say in when and how actors and stage managers return to work, has retained David Michaels to help develop workplace safety standards.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:30PM

Annie Dorsen, 600 Highwaymen, and More Among Artists Commissioned to Make Work for Onassis USA's Enter Project by Olivia Clement

The digital pieces, created from home, will be freely available on YouTube beginning April 24.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:22PM

What’s streaming in Chicago theater and dance: 38 new this weekend by Doug George

Get your Chicago theater fix online: Our updating list of play videos, interactive classes, concerts and more.

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 05:15PM

Good Morning, Quarantine! Watch Mrs. Doubtfire's Jake Ryan Flynn Reinvent a Hairspray Classic by Lindsey Sullivan

With Mrs. Doubtfire on pause as a result of the Broadway shutdown, the show's Jake Ryan Flynn is still finding a way to leave theater lovers laughing. Flynn, who made his Broadway debut in …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:03PM

Watch Laura Benanti's Moving Performance of 'Children Will Listen' as You Wait for Sunday's Celebration by Lindsey Sullivan

With her witty Twitter account and hilarious Melania Trump impression, Laura Benanti can certainly make audiences laugh. Of course, the Tony winner can also bring tears to our eyes. Benanti …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:03PM

Bradley Gibson on Flying High as Simba in The Lion King & More by Caitlin Moynihan

Bradley Gibson is thankful for this time of rest. Before the COVID-19 pandemic shut down Broadway, Gibson was the prince of Pride Rock as Simba in The Lion King, something he's been doing fo…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:03PM

Odds & Ends: Come From Away Blue Vinyl Sets Arrival Date & More by Lindsey Sullivan

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed recently. Come From Away Cast Album to Be Released on Vinyl Molly Records, Junkyard Dog Productions, Craft Recordings and Concord The…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:03PM

Watch Patti LuPone Knock 'Em Dead with 'I'm Still Here' Before the Sondheim Birthday Party by Caitlin Moynihan

Patti LuPone and Stephen Sondheim are two Broadway greats who need no introduction, and they have the history to prove it. LuPone is a part of the new Broadway revival of Sondheim and Georg…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:03PM
Friday, April 24, 2020 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Happy Hour on the Fringe: Global Pandemics and Art with Mütter Museum by Raina Searles

During the global coronavirus pandemic, FringeArts is pivoting the focus of our podcast to checking in with our artists, our audiences, and our community partners during these unprecedented …

SOURCE: fringearts.com at 04:59PM

Rehearsals Over Zoom? Really? One The Other Hand… by Artsjournal

“I’m not going to say this new online platform replaces theatre, I just think that temporarily it is a really interesting form of storytelling.” – American Theatre

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 04:54PM

LA’s Most Devoted Museum-Goer Finally Takes A Break by Artsjournal

For eight years the retired architect, who immigrated to Los Angeles from the Philippines in 1969, had been visiting a different art museum, gallery or public art installation every day of t…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 04:54PM

Watch Highlights From Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cadenza Challenge by Dan Meyer

Thousands of people are submitting videos of themselves to win the chance to perform on the Phantom of the Opera stage when it returns.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:40PM

How This Photographer Is Spotlighting the Broadway Community While Theatres Stay Dark by Marc J. Franklin

With her virtual portrait series, Jenny Anderson continues to shine a light on the Broadway community from afar.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:25PM

Could NYU Have the Solution to Produce Distance-Theatre During Quarantine and Beyond? by Ruthie Fierberg

How a new course integrating Tisch drama and game design students could yield new outlets for artists.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:21PM

‘The Winterthur Garden Guide: Color for Every Season’ by Linda Eirhart by Pamela J.  Forsythe

Horticultural inspiration is growing this spring with Linda Eirhart’s ‘The Winterthur Garden Guide: Color for Every Season.’ Pamela Forsythe reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 04:03PM
Friday, April 24, 2020 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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See for Yourselves: Fusebox Festival 2020 Goes Virtual by American Theatre Editors

The annual Austin performance fest present three days of virtual offerings from around the world---and because it's online it's for the world too.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:55PM

How Dancing African Pallbearers Became A Worldwide Meme (And Why They’re Partying Like It’s 1349) by Artsjournal1

No, it’s not a traditional practice, but there are pallbearers in Ghana who (at the bereaved’s request) will execute some slick moves while toting the coffin on their shoulders. The soci…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 03:48PM

This Year’s Emmys To Be Streamed by Artsjournal

“We’re giving it a try to be creative. Yes, it would have been easier just to post a press release, but the board, especially for our chapter, decided to see if we could come up with som…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 03:48PM

13 Betty Buckley Videos Getting Us Through #StayatHome by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:47PM

FLEABAG to Stream on Soho Theatre On Demand and Prime Video Through May

Phoebe Waller-Bridge, DryWrite, Soho Theatre and Annapurna Theatre, in partnership with National Theatre Live in London and Amazon Prime Video, have announced that the critically acclaime…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:42PM

VIDEO: Quiara Alegría Hudes and Erin McKeown Perform 'Vecinos', a Cut Song From MISS YOU LIKE HELL

In this installment of La Jolla Playhouse's 'Deep Cuts,' the co-creators of 2016's Miss You Like Hell, Quiara Alegría Hudes (book and lyrics) and Erin McKeown (music and lyrics), perform 'V…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:42PM

Christopher Sieber, Drew Gehling & More Will Play BROADWAY JACKBOX Tonight!

Broadway Jackbox is back- this week with special guests Christopher Sieber, Drew Gehling, Solea Pfeiffer and Will Roland! Broadway Jackbox, produced by Andrew Barth Feldman and actor and Ale…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:42PM

VIDEO: Learn How to Make FLY-Inspired Tinkerbell Wings With La Jolla Playhouse's Costume Shop Supervisor Jennifer Ables

In a video introduced by Isabelle McCalla, La Jolla Playhouse Costume Shop Supervisor Jennifer Ables will teach you how to DIY your own Tink fairy wings, inspired by the musical Fly and th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:42PM

Now Playing On Broadway: Uncertainty, Unemployment And Displays Of Unity by Jeff Lunden

Broadway has been hit particularly hard by COVID-19. Theaters are shuttered indefinitely, millions of dollars have been lost, and some members of the community have been infected by the coro…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:32PM

1 Month Later: How The Actors Fund Is Navigating a Difficult Time for the Performing Arts Community by Mark Peikert

Find out how you can help, from donations to simply sharing resources on your social channels.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:32PM

DCLA and Americans for the Arts Team Up to Survey Nonprofits on Financial Impact of COVID-19 by Olivia Clement

The goal is to inform future advocacy and relief efforts through better understanding the damage from closures and cancellations.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:25PM

Happy Hour on the Fringe: Global Pandemics and Art with Blast Theory by Raina Searles

During the global coronavirus pandemic, FringeArts is pivoting the focus of our podcast to checking in with our artists, our audiences, and our community partners during these unprecedented …

SOURCE: fringearts.com at 03:17PM

Snapshot: ‘Red Rose II’ (2020) by Sara Cwynar

The artist offers up both visual ingenuity and a lively rejoinder to commercialised influencer culture

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 03:17PM

An extinct bird, Nazi speeches: the race to save historic recordings

The most fragile sound archives in the British Library are under threat. Can they be rescued?

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 03:16PM

THE SOUND OF THE WIND (dir. Jared Douglas): Film review by Scott Wiser

A gritty, realistic perspective on mental illness

SOURCE: phindie.com at 03:06PM

Choreo Spiral: 5 Time Tony Winner Susan Stroman and The Shows We're Crazy For

From dancing on the oversize piano in Big, dancing elderly women with walkers in The Producers or The Girl In The Yellow Dress making her entrance in Contact, Susan Stroman has created some …

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 03:03PM
Friday, April 24, 2020 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Watch the Queens From Broadway's Six 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 02:42PM

4’33” In Midtown Manhattan: Exploring How Coronavirus Has Changed The Sound Of The City by Artsjournal1

Karissa Krenz: “Perhaps the coronavirus is forcing us to have an extended performance of John Cage’s … groundbreaking 1952 work that epitomized his every-sound-can-be-music philosophy.…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 02:42PM

Amid pandemic, charities and nonprofits face huge financial challenges by David Crary and Kathy McCormack Associated Press

Donations to some churches have plummeted, and many charities have had to cancel crucial fundraising events such as galas, bike races and walkathons.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 02:18PM

How The Glee Project Helped Launch These Performers to Stardom by Keith Loria

Before Ali Stroker won her Tony Award and Alex Newell hit Broadway, they got their start on the reality competition series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:14PM

Government must 'stop dodging and waffling' on Covid-19 says David Hare by Lanre Bakare

Playwright and director, recently recovered from coronavirus, gives damning verdict of government’s crisis response on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme Coronavirus – latest updates See …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:12PM

Solea Pfeiffer, Drew Gehling, and Christopher Sieber Tapped for the April 24 Broadway JackBox by Olivia Clement

The stage alums join Andrew Barth Feldman and Alex Boniello for the live game show at 6 PM ET.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:10PM

Reopening Broadway: Actors’ Equity Recruits High-Profile Safety Consultant As Exec Director Details What’s At Stake by Greg Evans

EXCLUSIVE: Actors’ Equity Association has hired the high-profile safety consultant David Michaels, former administrator of OSHA under President Barack Obama, to advise and help the union d…

SOURCE: Deadline at 02:00PM

Watch Andrew Lloyd Webber’s LOVE NEVER DIES now! by Gabi Bergman

The next release from Andrew Lloyd Webber is his 2010 musical Love Never Dies, the sequel to The Phantom of the Opera.

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 02:00PM

Actors’ Equity hires former OSHA member to establish COVID-19 safety standards by Caitlin Huston

Members of Actors’ Equity will not return to work in the theater until the union deems it safe to do so, Equity announced Friday. In pursuit of a safe return, Equity has hired David Michae…

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 02:00PM
Friday, April 24, 2020 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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No one will ever see this play, and no actors are coming either. But the show will go on. by Peter Marks

A production of a Greek tragedy that can’t be seen becomes a metaphor for what we are going through.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 01:54PM

Kitty Roberts, Tulsa Theatre Champion, 1944-2020 by American Theatre Editors

As co-founder and managing artistic director of the city's American Theatre Company, she touched countless lives over five decades.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:52PM

Broadway.com #LiveatFive: Home Edition with Bradley Gibson of <>The Lion King by Broadway.com

The Lion King star Bradley Gibson checks in with Paul Wontorek. 

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:48PM

Bobby Baby! Aaron Tveit's 'Being Alive' from Company Will Ready You for the Starry Sondheim Salute by Lindsey Sullivan

Aaron Tveit can sit in our chair and ruin our sleep any day! The Moulin Rouge! star is set for Take Me to the World: A Sondheim 90th Birthday Celebration along with a slew of stars on April…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:48PM

How Locked-Away Artists Are Expressing Themselves by Artsjournal

Practical concerns aside, it can be difficult to keep creating during a pandemic that has already killed more than 180,000 people worldwide. Even so, people who need to express themselves th…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 01:42PM

Ten Playwrights Are Working On A Coronavirus Serial For YouTube. Does It Qualify As Theater? by Artsjournal1

Turns out not even the people involved agree on the answer to that. Absolutely not, says Ryan Rilette, artistic director of metro DC’s Round House (the theater behind the project): “You …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 01:42PM

Bobby Conte Thornton's Debut Album ALONG THE WAY Released Today

ALONG THE WAY, the debut album from Bobby Conte Thornton has been released digitally today, everywhere music is sold!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:24PM

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: Sydney Chan (A Christmas Story Broadway Natio…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:24PM

BROADWAY BOUNTY HUNTER Original Cast Recording Released Today

GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS has announced that Broadway Bounty Hunter - Original Cast Recording is now available on digital and streaming formats, today Friday, April 24. The new musical comedy featu…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:21PM

BWW TV: Watch Daphne Rubin-Vega, Ralph Fiennes & More in Highlights from Epic Shakespeare Marathon

Viewers were treated with performances from Hollywood actors Ralph Fiennes (Schindler's List, Harry Potter), Lea DeLaria(Orange is the New Black) and John Ventimigia (The Sopranos, Blue Bloo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:17PM

A ‘Phantom of the Opera’ contest seeks singer with style by Mark Kennedy

The winning contestant will be introduced onstage by Lloyd Webber at either the home of “The Phantom of the Opera” on Broadway or London — whichever opens first — and sing after the …

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 01:13PM

VIDEO: Norbert Leo Butz and His Daughters Perform Sia's 'Cheap Thrills' From Home

Norbert Leo Butz took to Instagram to share a video of himself and his daughters playing (on guitar and piano) and singing Sia's Cheap Thrills!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:10PM

Jules Feiffer’s Grown Ups by Darryl Reilly

This 1980’s obscure and brief-running dark work is my favorite play. I later met the author’s wife, which inspired Rupert Pupkin-style delusions. The post Jules Feiffer’s Grown Ups ap…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 01:09PM

Listening Party: Revisit Elegies Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

Anastasia star Christie Altomare recommends the cast recording of William Finn’s 2003 song cycle.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00PM

Hot Clip of the Day: "Journey To The Past" at Broadway Princess Party with Christy and Liz

Three years ago tonight, Ahrens & Flaherty's Anastasia opened at the Broadhurst Theatre.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 01:00PM
Friday, April 24, 2020 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Livestreaming Praxis Sessions for Virtual Collaboration: Prefigurative Spaces

By . Unsettling Dramaturgy presented Praxis Sessions for Virtual Collaboration: Prefigurative Spaces livestreaming on the global, commons-based, peer-produced HowlRound TV network at howlrou…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 12:55PM

The Daily Distraction: Barbra Streisand Makes Her Garden Grow...and Grow...and Grow by Ryan McPhee

A 20-second sustained belt seems an appropriate way to commemorate the star's birthday.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:49PM

BLEEDING LOVE: A post-apocalyptic new musical – PODCAST by Stagebuddy

Now you can listen to a new musical!  it was performed live in theaters and is now a Podcast. Here’s a direct link on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bleeding-love-p…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 12:49PM

‘Mandalorian,’ ‘Come From Away’ stars dish about quarantining with their dog by Barbara Hoffman

"We're getting more attuned — no pun intended! — to singing together."

SOURCE: The New York Post at 12:48PM

Black Imagination: A tool to decolonize one’s mind by Mia Harrison

Talking with Natasha Marin about collecting Black testimonies and how to heal yourself in uncertain times. Conceptual artist Natasha Marin’s Black Imagination…

SOURCE: www.chicagoreader.com at 12:45PM

London's Sister Act, Starring Whoopi Goldberg and Jennifer Saunders, Reschedules Performances by Lindsey Sullivan

Patience is a virtue, but praise be that Sister Act fans will be able to catch Whoopi Goldberg in the London remount next year. Due to the coronavirus crisis, Sister Act's previously announ…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:42PM

New Forms of Entertainment Emerge During Lockdown – Ada and the Lost Horizon by Stagebuddy

Leila Sales has created a new choose-your-own-adventure game specifically designed for the lockdown: Ada and the Lost Horizon. It’s a scavenger hunt within the confines of your own hom…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 12:40PM

ArtsBeat Radio/TV 4/24/20: Berkshire Theatre Group by Mark G. Auerbach

ArtsBeat Radio/TV 4/20/20. Kate Maguire and Travis Daly from Berkshire Theatre Group. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MlXiVtngkw

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:39PM

Live Drive-In Opera Is Coming To London by Artsjournal1

English National Opera is planning to stage two classics on the grounds of the Alexandra Palace in North London, with singers and orchestral players spaced at least six feet apart and the au…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 12:36PM

Why The Met Opera’s Big Online Gala Is Controversial by Artsjournal1

Saturday afternoon’s At-Home Gala, the brainchild of Met general manager Peter Gelb, will have opera stars performing live on the Web from wherever they’re waiting out the COVID lockdown…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 12:36PM

How’s The American Shakespeare Center Hanging On? By Improvising by Artsjournal1

“With no clear indication when the theater might be deemed safe to reopen, [managing director Amy] Wratchford and her remaining team (all on half or quarter salary) have written contingenc…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 12:36PM

Private Freedom Versus Public Interest: Houston, We Have A Problem by Artsjournal

The logic of private interest – the notion that we should just ‘let the market handle it’ – has serious limitations. Particularly in the United States, the lack of an effective healt…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 12:36PM

Was This The Social Media Of The 1700s? by Artsjournal

In 1769, amateur historian James Granger published the Biographical History of England, from Egbert the Great to the Revolution. It was an interactive book, aimed at collectors of printed im…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 12:36PM

The College Showcase Must Go On (Virtually!) - Part 33

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

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:12PM

VIDEO: Santino Fontana Sings From GOD BLESS YOU, MR. ROSEWATER 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 12:12PM

Jennifer Robin Arnold, Costume Dresser for PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Has Passed Away at 67

The Washington Post has reported that Jennifer Robin Arnold, longtime costume dresser for Phantom of the Opera, has passed away from COVID-19.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:12PM

Friday Update: Amanda Kloots Shares Good News on Nick Cordero's Recovery Progress

'[Nick] had two negative COVID tests, which means we think the virus is out of his system and now we're dealing with recovery and getting his body back from all the repercussions of the viru…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:12PM

VIDEO: Andrea McArdle, Kerry Butler, Christopher Jackson & More Unite to Sing 'Tomorrow'

When you're stuck with a day that's gray and lonely, just stick up your chin, grin, and sing 'Tomorrow'! Watch below as stars of stage, screen and more unite to sing the beloved anthem in ce…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:12PM

Theater workers can now apply for unemployment benefits under the CARES Act by Tim Treanor

Local governments in the DC area have struggled to implement the Federal CARES Act provisions (including Pandemic Unemployment Assistance or PUA) which became law on March 27, 2020. One impo…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 12:06PM

LA Opera to Stream Du Yun’s Angel’s Bone by Ryan McPhee

The Pulitzer-winning opera was to play as part of the company’s Off Grand series in May prior to its cancellation in the wake of COVID-19.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:05PM
Friday, April 24, 2020 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Flashback Friday: Scenes From Twyla Tharp's Billy Joel Ballet, Movin' Out

The Tony-winning musical ran on Broadway in the early 2000s.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:42AM

Heartwarming: This Neighborhood Gathers Every Day at 7:00 to Applaud the Dentist from "Little Shop" by Broadway Beat

by Brennan Saur. @brennan.saur. MILLMEADOW, Wisc. - All around the country, communities have come together to celebrate the doctors, nurses, and other essential workers who have been risking…

SOURCE: www.thebroadwaybeat.com at 11:41AM

Watch Six's Worldwide Queens & Royal Fans Unite for an Epic Singalong by Lindsey Sullivan

Welcome to the show, to the historemix—from home! The queens of the royally popular musical Six have collaborated worldwide with over 3,000 fans. Broadway's Adrianna Hicks, Andrea Macasaet…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:36AM

Here's How You Can Watch the 65th Annual Drama Desk Awards Ceremony on May 31 by Lindsey Sullivan

While many theater awards ceremonies have been postponed in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, the 65th Annual Drama Desks have resolved to go digital. In lieu of a traditional ceremony, the 6…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:36AM

Watch Andrea McArdle, Sarah Jessica Parker, Norm Lewis, More Join Voices for Virtual Rendition of Annie Anthem 'Tomorrow' by Andrew Gans

Conceived by Julian Fleisher, #TomorrowTogether raises funds for Shields for Heroes, a not-for-profit that provides safety gear for frontline healthcare professionals.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM

Watch Now: The Cast of SIX Collaborates with 3000 Fans by Broadway Direct

Watch this video of the worldwide queens of SIX collaborating with 3000 fans to perform "Ex-Wives." Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived. From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesse…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 11:28AM

Off-Broadway Alliance Awards Set 2020 Dates by Olivia Clement

The nominations will be unveiled April 28, with winners announced live online in May.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:17AM

OXY A new Musical to be streamed online by New Wolsey Theatre by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Missed Oxy and the Morons when it originally showed at the New Wolsey Theatre? Saw it, loved it and want to see it again? Here's your chance! This post OXY A new Musical to b…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 11:16AM

VIDEO: Hugh Jackman Says THE MUSIC MAN is a 'Story About Belief'

On last night's episode of The Late Late Show, host James Corden connects with 'Bad Education' star Hugh Jackman, safe in quarantine with his kids and wife, with whom he just shared his 24th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:06AM

PLAY OF THE DAY! Today's Play: IVANOV by Anton Chekhov

During this time when productions all over the world have been put on pause, we are coming together to celebrate plays that have left their mark on theater history. This week we will be focu…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:06AM

The Off Broadway Alliance Announces Dates For The 10th Annual Off Broadway Alliance Awards

The Nominating Committee of the Off Broadway Alliance has announced important dates for the 10th Annual Off Broadway Alliance Awards.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:06AM

VIDEO: Watch the First Episode of PENNY DREADFUL: CITY OF ANGELS Starring Nathan Lane

SHOWTIME has released the series premiere of its new drama PENNY DREADFUL: CITY OF ANGELS early for free online sampling, on streaming platforms and on demand.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:06AM

Santino Fontana, Phillipa Soo, and More Will Lead Reading of ARMS AND THE MAN on PLAYS IN THE HOUSE

This Saturday, April 25th at 2pm, a reading will be held for Bernard Shaw's Arms and the Man, as part of Plays in the House! The reading will be led by Daniel Davis, Santino Fontana, Alison…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:06AM

Virtual Theatre Today: Friday, April 24- with Ali Stroker, Jessie Mueller, Joshua Henry and More!

Today (April 24) in live streaming: the stars of Carousel celebrate its 75th birthday, the Six team gathers on Stars in the House, and so much more!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:06AM

Six Releases Worldwide Performance From Isolation Starring West End, Broadway Casts

Watch stars of Six and their fans perform in the special number.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:06AM

Terence Frisby, Playwright of There’s a Girl in My Soup, Dies at 87 by Dan Meyer

The British artist also appeared on stage in several productions, including Nookery Rook in the West End.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03AM

I’m going to do something I don’t like to do.

I don’t like to repeat myself. Whether that’s in the types of shows I produce, or the marketing initiatives I come up with, or the types of blogs I write. But eff it.  It’s a pandemic…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00AM
Friday, April 24, 2020 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Watch Tony Winner Santino Fontana and More Sing From Encores! Off-Center's Kurt Vonnegut’s God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater by Andrew Gans

Skylar Astin, James Earl Jones, Rebecca Naomi Jones, and more co-starred in the 2016 concert presentation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:41AM

London's Whoopi Goldberg-Jennifer Saunders Led Sister Act Postponed to 2021 by Olivia Clement

Performances for the London run—and U.K. and Ireland tour—have been rescheduled due to the coronavirus outbreak.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:34AM

Belated Butter for Barbra by Trav S.D.

I’ve had a couple of dozen occasions to refer to Barbra Streisand (b. 1942) on this blog, yet have never done a post on her (despite having done three posts on Bette Midler, and plans for …

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 10:32AM

Stella Adams: Stalwart at Christie by Trav S.D.

Stella Adams (1883-1961) appeared in over 150 films, most notably as star, co-star or featured player in comedies produced by the Nestor and Christie studios. A native of Sherman, Texas, Ada…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 10:32AM

Watch Lea Salonga's Incredible Rendition of 'Move On' Ahead of the Sondheim Birthday Celebration by Lindsey Sullivan

We can't "move on" from this incredible performance! Tony winner Lea Salonga is among the star-studded list of talents that will celebrate legendary composer Stephen Sondheim's 90th birthday…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:32AM

Watch a Preview of Bernadette Peters Singing on Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist by Ruthie Fierberg

The two-time Tony Award winner guest stars on the NBC series April 26.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM

10 Uplifting Videos Of Birthday Funny Girl Barbra Streisand

How do you celebrate the woman that has given us Funny Girl, Hello, Dolly!, On A Clear Day You Can See Forever, Yentl and Funny Lady (Yes - we love Funny Lady)?

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 10:30AM

Tonight on the Livestream: Tony Award-winning Actor, Ali Stroker & Special Guest

We learned a lot of things about Joe Iconis on my livestream last night . . . like . . . why he likes to wear suits, and how he does some of his best writing in public at coffee shops (an…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 10:30AM

Peter Jonas, Who Ran English National Opera During Its ‘Powerhouse’ Years, Dead At 73 by Artsjournal1

As general director from 1985 to 1993, he, along with director of productions David Pountney and chief conductor Mark Elder, “fostered a production style based on radical, dynamic dramatur…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 10:24AM

U.S. Court Of Appeals Finds A Constitutional Right To Literacy by Artsjournal1

A three-judge panel from the 6th Circuit ruled 2-to-1 that “education — at least in the minimum form discussed here — is essential to nearly every interaction between a citizen and her…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 10:24AM

Video Of Recent Van Gogh Theft Emerges by Artsjournal1

“The robber, who arrived to the [Singer Laren] museum [near Amsterdam] on a motorcycle, broke in by smashing reinforced glass doors with a sledgehammer. Leaving the scene, the thief took V…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 10:24AM

‘Hell No, We’re Not Opening On Monday’: Movie Theaters Resist Political Pressure To Put Butts Back In Seats Now by Artsjournal1

“They don’t want to be lumped in with meatpacking plants and senior centers as hot spots for the virus. Already struggling financially, theaters fear that a too-soon return could stigmat…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 10:24AM

Fox News Tries Using First Amendment To Defend Its Now-Retracted Reporting On Seth Rich’s Murder by Artsjournal1

The Democratic National Committee staffer was shot during a mugging in the summer of 2016, but a conspiracy theory, developed in right-wing circles and repeated on Fox News, claimed that Ric…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 10:24AM

Track-By-Track Breakdown: Bobby Conte Thornton On His New Jazz Album Along the Way by Bobby Conte Thornton and James Sampliner

With album producer James Sampliner, Thornton shares the narrative trajectory of the cabaret act-turned-record.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:23AM

Track-By-Track Breakdown: Bobby Conte Thornton On His New Jazz Album Blame It On My Youth by Bobby Conte Thornton and James Sampliner

With album producer James Sampliner, Thornton shares the narrative trajectory of the cabaret act-turned-record.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:23AM

The Lion King Will Offer Day of Free Live Virtual Content by Andrew Gans

The event will commemorate the 18th anniversary of the musical's North American tour, which is currently on hiatus.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:22AM

Video Interview by Adam Szymkowicz

with Sasha Bratt for Playhouse on Park https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzsabRxK4hY&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR1vo_yANCxkyNpgSwMxruLiPgmHvocRfx6ipaMqI193EBU0YfbZaUxmRA8 -------…

SOURCE: ADAM SZYMKOWICZ at 10:18AM

Mamma Mia! musical FAQ

The seventh longest-running West End show is here to stay after recently extending its booking period until 6 March 2021! Bringing non-stop feel-good energy, Mamma Mia! is just the ticket fo…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 10:15AM

Watch Queens and Royal Subjects From Around the World in a Virtual Six Performance by Ryan McPhee

Cast members from various stagings and 3,000 fans joined forces to sing the musical's anthem.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:13AM

Alex Newell Releases a New Single 'Mama Told Me'

Multi-talented actor and GRAMMY® nominated recording artist Alex Newell has released his second new song of 2020, a?oeMama Told Mea?? a?" available now via Big Beat Records.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:06AM

Cast Members from CHINA BEACH Share How The Actors Fund Helped Them 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 10:06AM

VIDEO: EVERYBODY DANCE NOW! A Look Back at 'Turkey Lurkey Time' From PROMISES, PROMISES

In this time of social distancing and remaining responsibly indoors, we are all looking for ways to brighten our days and get moving any way we can! In the spirit of celebrating theater and …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:06AM

Simon Callow, Part 5 by Barry Gordin

SIMON CALLOW: MY LOST INTERVIEW WITH A RENAISSANCE MAN: Part 5 By Samuel L. Leiter April 24, 2020: This is Part 5, the last installment of my long-lost interview with the British stage, film…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 10:00AM
Friday, April 24, 2020 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Nathan Lane Takes Stephen Colbert on a Tour of His Home by Ruthie Fierberg

The three-time Tony Award winner shows treasured photos and opening night gifts from his career.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:56AM

The Voice's Nicole Raquel Dennis to Star in U.K. Tour of Dreamgirls by Olivia Clement

The West End Dear Evan Hansen alum will star as Effie White in the Casey Nicholaw-helmed tour of the musical launching this fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:49AM

Paper Mill Playhouse Cancels Sister Act Production Amid Coronavirus Pandemic by Dan Meyer

The theatre has asked patrons to consider donating the price of a ticket in the wake of a $2 million deficit.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42AM

What to Stream This Weekend April 24-26: Sondheim Birthday Bash, Play-On Fest, Met Gala, Love Never Dies, Hugh Jackman by Jonathan Mandell

This is a busy weekend for exciting or at least intriguing live-streamed shows. Some of them are of mammoth proportions, albeit one isolated performer at a time, such as the impossibly starr…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 09:28AM

2020 Drama Desk Awards to Take Place on NY1 by Andrew Gans

The awards recognize work from productions on Broadway, Off-Broadway, and Off-Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:28AM

Registration Opens for TCG 2020 Virtual Conference by American Theatre Editors

This year's national conference, originally planned for Phoenix in June, will take place online and in two parts in May and June.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:12AM

NANCY OLSON REMEMBERS SUNSET BOULEVARD by Oscar E Moore

April 19, 2020 11:48pm PT by Scott Feinberg HollywoodReporter.com ‘Sunset Blvd.’ Turns 70: Nancy Olson on Wilder, Holden and Why She Walked Away From Stardom The 91-year-old, who was Osc…

SOURCE: Oscar E. Moore at 09:12AM

SIX Lockdown Mix – Queens world-wide rejoice – Watch Now! by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Six Lockdown Mix. Today, The Queens from smash-hit SIX the musical have combined with fans from Queendom have released this ultimate epic lockdown video. This post SIX Lockdo…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 09:03AM

9 of the most intriguing streaming and online arts events April 24-30 by Brendan Kiley

From the Capitol Hill Arts District Streaming Festival to a virtual benefit for "unconventional venues and the gig and production workers that make them possible," here are the streaming and…

SOURCE: The Seattle Times at 09:00AM

‘You genuinely feel part of a shared experience’: THE TEMPEST – Creation Theatre (Online review) by Rev Stan

'We' the audience help with sound effects or stand-in for mysterious creatures or provide props but if you don't want to get involved it is easy to 'sit out' and just watch. The interaction …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM
Friday, April 24, 2020 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Edward Hopper: master of urban isolation gets an online show

A Wim Wenders film brings an added dimension to the Beyeler Foundation’s exhibition

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 08:56AM

Playwright and Actor Terence Frisby Dies at 87

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that playwright and actor Terence Frisby has died at age 87. Frisby is best known for writing the play, There's a Girl in My Soup.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:54AM

VIDEO: SIX Cast Members Worldwide Perform 'Ex-Wives' From Home

Cast members from all of the productions of Six worldwide, joined forces for a virtual performance of the show's opening number, Ex-Wives!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:54AM

65th Annual Drama Desk Awards Will Be Announced On NY1 On May 31

Due to the ongoing health crisis, in lieu of a traditional ceremony, the 65th Annual Drama Desk Awards will be announced during a special presentation of Spectrum News NY1's On Stage on Sund…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:54AM

On Hope digital trilogy brings together over 60 composers & 100 performers

Will a brand-new digital song cycle bring you hope in dark times? The casting alone is raising ou hopes. Over 100 performers, recording in lockdown isolation, will bring to life this new mus…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 08:49AM

Review: Two Metres Apart, Greengage Ventures by Shirley Both

Review: Two Metres Apart, Greengage Ventures4.0StarsTwo Metres Apart is Greengage’s contribution to the world of virtual performances. It is one of many to come and it does not disappoint.…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 08:42AM

Review: The Tempest, Creation Theatre by Sarah Pumphrey

Review: The Tempest, Creation Theatre 4.0Stars Having “plans” recently has largely consisted of going to Tesco and walking the dog; these are the kinds of things that exhilarate us now. …

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 08:42AM

GRACE NOTES: Friday, April 24, 2020 by Susan Grace

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SOURCE: Grace Notes Subscription at 08:31AM

REVIEW: Bound, Southwark Stayhouse Online ✭✭✭✭ by Paul T Davies

By Paul T Davies Paul T Davies reviews Bound by Jesse Briton now streaming online as part of Southwark Stayhouse presented by Southwark Playhouse. This post REVIEW: Bound, Southwark Stayhous…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 08:31AM

Comedy Code 404 brings mismatched inspectors to Sky One

Daniel Mays and Stephen Graham are paired in a new sitcom about a murdered detective rebooted through AI

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 08:20AM

Simon Schama and Alastair Sooke explore Museums in Quarantine on BBC4

Unmissable four-part series visits masterpieces by Warhol and Rembrandt hanging in closed galleries

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 08:17AM

Lucinda Williams swaps reflection for action in Good Souls Better Angels

New album channels protest music and social comment through Delta blues mythology and psych-rock

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 08:14AM

Bob Dylan adopts various guises in surprise track I Contain Multitudes

Warmly burnished and gently cryptic, this is easy listening at its most enjoyable

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 08:14AM

Tom Misch and Yussef Dayes: What Kinda Music

Despite good musicianship from both principals, their songs make little impression

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 08:11AM

Lavinia Blackwall: Muggington Lane End

The British singer’s impeccable debut captures the joys and sorrows of spring with traces of 1970s folk

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 08:10AM

Metropolitan Opera: The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess

Angel Blue is a marvellously involving Bess and Eric Owens a warmly sympathetic Porgy

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 08:09AM

Tony Kofi: Another Kind of Soul — one of the most distinctive voices in UK jazz

The saxophonist celebrates Cannonball Adderley’s music with a style of his own

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 08:07AM

On digital: Talking About Trees / Spies in Disguise

Sudanese directors attempt to revive cinema in their country; a suave secret agent is accidentally turned into a pigeon

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 08:01AM

NEWS: Nicole Raquel Dennis is cast as Effie White in the first UK tour of Dreamgirls by Press Releases

Nicole Raquel Dennis will play the role of Effie White in the first-ever UK tour of Dreamgirls. Dependent on government guidelines around coronavirus, the production is launch from Bristol H…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:00AM

Apple TV+, growing pains and new adoption dramedy Trying 

Star Rafe Spall and writer Andy Wolton on the London-set series, plus a look at the streaming platform’s output so far

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 08:00AM
Friday, April 24, 2020 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Come Down by Fiona Sampson — shifting sands

A bold poetry collection sets time, matter and place in constant motion

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 07:57AM

CD and vinyl sales slide in lockdown — but are still core to chart success

More consumers switch to streaming services such as Spotify and Apple Music

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 07:52AM

VIDEO: LOVE NEVER DIES is Available to Stream Today - Watch Here!

Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Shows Must Go On! continues tonight with Love Never Dies. Love Never Dies will launch at 7.00pm BST tonight, 24 April and be available for 48 hours, free of charge.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:48AM

VIDEO: Billy Porter Releases New Single 'For What It's Worth' - Available to Stream Now!

Billy Porter has announced that his new single 'For What It's Worth' is now available!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:48AM

VIDEO: Dame Vera Lynn Headlines 'We'll Meet Again' Performance, Featuring Alfie Boe, Louise Dearman, Kerry Ellis, and More!

Dame Vera Lynn and a lineup of West End stars created a touching performance of 'We'll Meet Again' in honor of the theatre industry. The video features socially-distanced West End stars un…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:48AM

VIDEO: Christopher Jackson Hints at Appearances in IN THE HEIGHTS and TICK, TICK...BOOM! Films!

Christopher Jackson has revealed that he is working on two of Lin-Manuel Miranda's upcoming projects - the film adaptations of In the Heights and tick, tick, BOOM!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:48AM

VIDEO: Stratford Festival's Shakespeare Film Festival Kicks Off With KING LEAR

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 Fes…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:48AM

Gary Oldman & Olivia Colman will showcase young stars of the future by Megan

Gary Oldman and Olivia Colman are set to be part of a virtual gala showcasing young stars of the future from Yorkshire. Here Not There will premiere online at 2pm on Saturday 2 May 2020 T…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 07:44AM

Funny Weather: Art in an Emergency — why we need culture

Olivia Laing’s timely essay collection makes important points, but doesn’t always convince

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 07:41AM

The Friday 5 Quiz: Which Came First? by JK

No, this isn't a chicken or egg situation. But you might need to do a little research to figure out which one happened first in each pair. This week's Friday 5 Quiz might teach you a little …

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:32AM

West End Sister Act revival with Whoopi Goldberg postponed to 2021

The highly anticipated London revival of Sister Act has been rescheduled to July and August 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic. The divine musical comedy was history in the making with A-l…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 07:20AM

Leading Musical Directors unite to raise money for NHS & Acting For Others by Megan

Musical Marathon is an online concert performed live by over twenty of theatre's leading musical directors to raise money for NHS Charities Together and Acting For Others. The post Leading M…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 07:14AM

Queen bee gets stung by Terry Teachout

In today’s Wall Street Journal drama column I review a webcast of the Goodman Theatre’s Chicago premiere of School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play. (In addition, the column ends w…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:02AM

Replay: A Visit to CBS Color Television by Terry Teachout

A Visit to CBS Color Television, an extremely rare film of a demonstration of early color television that was produced by CBS in 1954 for its affiliates and sponsors prior to the introducti…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:01AM

Almanac: Oscar Wilde on sorrow by Terry Teachout

Where there is sorrow, there is holy ground. Oscar Wilde, De Profundis Continue reading Almanac: Oscar Wilde on sorrow at About Last Night.

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:00AM
Friday, April 24, 2020 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Sister Act London reschedules performances due to COVID-19 by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Due to current government guidelines resulting in a delay to the production, the producers of SISTER ACT announced today that performances in London have now been rescheduled…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 06:52AM

SISTER ACT Starring Whoopi Goldberg & Jennifer Saunders Pushes to Summer 2021

Due to current government guidelines resulting in a delay to the production, the producers of SISTER ACT announced today that performances in London and on tour have now been rescheduled.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:38AM

How to give a new-build home old-school charm

Inject personality and soul by using natural materials and mixing antique with modern

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 06:15AM

Pablo Larraín: ‘When even you don’t know what is coming, the film comes alive’

The director of ‘Jackie’ and ‘Neruda’ on why his delirious dance drama ‘Ema’ is his riskiest project yet

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 06:15AM

NEWS: Sister Act, starring Whoopi Goldberg, postpones run until July 2021 by Press Releases

Due to current government guidelines resulting in a delay to the production, the producers of Sister Act announced today that performances in London and on tour have now been rescheduled.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:09AM

A Look Back at Anastasia on Broadway by Nathan Skethway

The musical opened on Broadway April 24, 2017.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:06AM

Look Back at Cabaret on Broadway Starring Alan Cumming and Michelle Williams by Marc J. Franklin

The Roundabout Theatre Company revival opened at Studio 54 April 24, 2014.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:00AM

Checking in With… Tony Winner Sheldon Harnick, Co-Creator of Fiddler on the Roof, Fiorello!, More by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:00AM
Friday, April 24, 2020 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Now Playing On Broadway: Uncertainty, Unemployment And Displays Of Unity by Jeff Lunden

Broadway has been hit particularly hard by COVID-19. Theaters are shuttered indefinitely, millions of dollars have been lost, and some members of the community have been infected by the coro…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 05:04AM

‘The very best versions of the story exist in a complex psychological abyss’: A psychological study of Macbeth across genres by Maryam Philpott

Macbeth is one of Shakespeare’s most frequently performed plays, and it is a story filled with death, danger and prophesy.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:00AM
Friday, April 24, 2020 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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Watch Dame Vera Lynn and West End Stars in We’ll Meet Again video by Jess Young

An exclusive new rendition of 'We'll Meet Again' with Alfie Boe, Sharon D Clarke, Louise Dearman, Maria Friedman, Cassidy Janson, Michael Xavier and more! The post Watch Dame Vera Lynn and W…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 04:46AM
Friday, April 24, 2020 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Capezio Creates: Win your chance to be part of the Capezio ACE Awards!

Did you just hear Travis Wall’s exiciting announcement today? Dance Informa, Capezio and Break the Floor have partnered to bring you CAPEZIO CREATES to nurture your creativity during this …

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 03:34AM

Ailey All Access free online initiative brings dance to the people

The Alvin organization announced that health concerns related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic will prevent Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s presentation of a June engagement at Lincol…

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 03:30AM

Ai Weiwei: 'I became the enemy of the established power, but without a crime' by Interview By Chris Wiegand

The artist reflects on the events that inspired Hampstead theatre’s #aiww: The Arrest of Ai Weiwei, streamed by the Guardian this month You began an 81-day confinement on 3 April 2011. Wha…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:18AM

The Crisis Stage by Lara Staal

In times of crisis, we see just how closely reality and fiction really are. What seemed like a world dominated by a single scenario of endless growth and movement, turns out to be capable of…

SOURCE: thetheatretimes.com at 03:09AM

ANU Senior Lecturer 3D prints face shields for GPs by Arts Review

ANU School of Art & Design Senior Lecturer, Rod Bamford, is utilising his design expertise and 3D printer to prototype and manufacture flat-packed face shields that can be posted to gene…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 03:04AM
Friday, April 24, 2020 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Art at a distance: Museums, galleries and fairs are quiet, but artists find ways to keep creating by Jane Henderson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

If there's no public to see it, there's not much point in mounting a public art project.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 02:18AM

Best Bets: Improv for kids, the Met Opera's gala and a virtual happy hour by From Staff Reports

We can't go out, so virtual events are the next best thing. Here are a few of our staff picks for the coming week.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 02:18AM
Friday, April 24, 2020 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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25th anniversary tour of The Secret Garden cancelled due to COVID-19 by Arts Review

Producers Opera Australia and John Frost have announced the cancellation of the keenly anticipated 25th anniversary tour of The Secret Garden due to government restrictions and public health…

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

Fashion krackspert Helen Bidou brings you Bidou Zooms by Peter J Snee

Uh oh… she’s in iso and she’s not doing so well! After bursting onto the fashion scene as the ‘fashion

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 01:35AM

HOTA takes their RAGE online by Peter J Snee

Since announcing its Rage Against the V(irus) artist fund late last month, HOTA hasn’t taken their foot off the pedal,

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 01:25AM
Friday, April 24, 2020 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Music From The Home Front by Arts Review

Anzac Day has long been a significant day for Australians and New Zealanders, honouring the sacrifice of those who fought on the front line in our defence. In the morning we gather at dawn i…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 12:36AM

THE SECRET GARDEN cancels Sydney and Melbourne seasons by Gabi Bergman

Producers of the show today announced that the planned Sydney and Melbourne seasons of the show will no longer be

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 12:10AM

17 Stage Performances to Watch Today, April 24 - See 'Love Never Dies,' the stars of 'Six' 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

Heartwarming: This Neighborhood Gathers Every Day at 7:00 to Applaud the Dentist from "Little Shop" by Broadway Beat

by Brennan Saur. @brennan.saur. MILLMEADOW, Wisc. - All around the country, communities have come together to celebrate the doctors, nurses, and other essent...

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

20 Stage Performances to Watch This Weekend, April 25-26 - See a star-studded Sondheim celebration, The Metropolitan Opera's gala, 'Love Never Dies' a

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 this week…

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

21 Stage Performances to Watch This Weekend, April 25-26 - See a star-studded Sondheim celebration, The Metropolitan Opera's gala, 'Love Never Dies' a

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 this week…

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