Saturday, May 2, 2020 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Lockdown: A Testing Time for Surabhi Theatre Artistes in Hyderabad by Sangeetha Devi Dundoo

With their sole means of livelihood being out of bounds, members of Sri Venkateswara Surabhi Theatre are seeking funds to tide over the crisis. Members of Hyderabad-based Sri Venkateswara Su…

SOURCE: thetheatretimes.com at 10:01PM
Saturday, May 2, 2020 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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Dance training prepares students for life

As Joe Tremaine says, “Dance training is life training.” The hours and years of blood, sweat and tears training in the dance studio not only helps dancers perfect their battements and pi…

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 09:57PM

“Frankenstein” Triumphs as Modern Prometheus—Streaming National Theatre, U.K. by Jordan Freed

Millennial Notes Nick Dear Reanimates Mary Shelley for Our Time by Jordan Freed Watching “Frankenstein” in 2020, I see Mark Zuckerberg, Jack Dorsey, Jeff Bezos—all the reckless men who…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 09:31PM
Saturday, May 2, 2020 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Laura Benanti Talked About How She Started SUNSHINE SONGS on STARS IN THE HOUSE

Stars in The House, benefiting The Actors Fund, continued today (2pm) with Laura Benanti sharing information about SUNSHINE SONGS.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:12PM
Saturday, May 2, 2020 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Watch Tony Winner Chita Rivera Return to Stars in the House by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:50PM

Jeremy Jordan and Ashley Spencer Talk Parenthood and More on Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge

Nothing can stop BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge from bringing you interviews with your favorite Broadway stars! On May 1 he chatted with Broadway couple Jeremy Jordan and Ashley Spencer!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:06PM
Saturday, May 2, 2020 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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PRAXISPACE: Filling the creative void

When she first created PRAXISPACE in 2019, choreographer Alexandra Beller had no idea how important her creation would become in early 2020. As the world has shifted focus to electronic comm…

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 06:08PM

VIDEO: Lea Salonga Chats With Healthcare Workers in the Philippines During THE CALL TO UNITE Stream

Lea Salonga appeared in conversation with healthcare workers in the Philippines during The Call to Unite's global stream-a-thon.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:06PM
Saturday, May 2, 2020 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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MABOU MINES: FROM THE ARCHIVES: THE 1980’S–“HAJJ” by Robert Shuman

Watch Give to Mabou Mines     FROM THE ARCHIVES: THE 1980’S   A NEW YORK SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL/MABOU MINES PRODUCTION PRESENTED BY JOSEPH PAPP HAJJ A PERFORMANCE POEM The Public Theate…

SOURCE: stagevoices.com at 05:40PM

Rags the musical London Cast Album released digitally on 15 May. by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo The Rags the musical London Cast Album which features the cast of the 2020 production which was staged at the Park Theatre. The album is being released on Ghostlight Records.…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 05:36PM

Troubadour Theater Company live readings by Pauline Adamek

From the production of A Midsummer Saturday Night’s Fever Dream📸 @eddywilliamwill Live viewing parties are now officially on SUNDAY FUNDAY with the Troubadour Theater Company.Join t…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 05:32PM

Guidance On Covid-19 Re-Openings, Even If Only Virtually by Joe Patti

If you are looking for advice on best practices for arts and cultural entities once they are allowed to re-open, Downtown Professionals Network (DPN) has created a website specifically focus…

SOURCE: artshacker.com at 05:30PM

“Everybody’s Got the Right” to Nail Their Audition: Audition Songs Suggestions for Assassins by Performerstuff

“Everybody’s Got the Right” to Nail Their Audition: Audition Songs Suggestions for Assassins Written by Leryn Turlington April 27, 2020 Looking for audition songs for Assassins?…

SOURCE: performerstuff.com at 05:25PM

April 2020 Online Theater Quiz by Jonathan Mandell

How well were you paying attention to the news and views — and awards — of theater in the month of April, when it all went online? Answer these dozen questions to find out.

SOURCE: New York Theater at 05:20PM
Saturday, May 2, 2020 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Impro Theatre by Pauline Adamek

Impro Theatre is sharing their free online performances! The award-winning Impro Theatre has announced an innovative line-up of ongoing, live Main Company performances that will be free …

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 04:32PM

Baz Luhrmann interviewed for Romeo + Juliet by Pauline Adamek

From the archives! Here is my interview with filmmaker Baz Luhrmann, first published in November 1996. What was your motivation to jump from a musical to Shakespeare? Baz Luhrmann…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 04:32PM

Red Hen Press Poetry Hour by Pauline Adamek

Red Hen is so excited to partner with The Broad Stage for a new livestream initiative to bring poetry into the comfort of your homes, live, for free! The Red Hen Press Poetry Hour contin…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 04:32PM

Exclusive Interview with Sam Sherman, Legendary Drive-In Producer by Kurt Gardner

Sherman talks about his remarkable career.

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 04:32PM

Opera Australia launches free online streaming platform with Joan Sutherland in the starring role by Peter J Snee

Unable to perform live while the country is in COVID-19 lock-down, Opera Australia has created another way to share their

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 04:00PM
Saturday, May 2, 2020 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Theatre Review: ‘Make Way for Ducklings’ by Adventure Theatre by Norah Dick

Make time for “Make Way for Ducklings,” Adventure Theatre & ATMTC Academy’s digital preview of its new musical, based on the classic children’s book and scheduled to debut as par…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 03:45PM

Dance Against Cancer to stream 2011 ‘Year One’ performance

This Monday, May 4, was set to be Dance Against Cancer (DAC)’s 10th anniversary performance at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall, which has now been postponed to October due to COVID-19.…

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 03:12PM
Saturday, May 2, 2020 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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A Theatre Project Explores Collective Solutions to Saving the Ocean by Kira Erwin

The earth’s oceans are under grave threat. Scientists in many fields have pointed to the large-scale negative shifts brought about by human-made pollutants, mining, and overfishing. Ho…

SOURCE: thetheatretimes.com at 02:33PM

Broadway actors dig deep to weather storm during coronavirus shutdown by Melanie Gray

“Les Miserables” Tony nominee Judy Kuhn was three weeks away from being eligible for health insurance when rehearsals for her off-Broadway show shut down because of the coronavirus. Stil…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 02:21PM
Saturday, May 2, 2020 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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NiteLife Exchange Streaming Picks of the Week

Sean Patrick Murtagh Celebrates his 10th “New Yorkiversary” tonight, Saturday, May 2nd at 6:00 pm with a living room concert! After a little success in the print/commercial world, he dov…

SOURCE: NiteLifeExchange at 01:25PM

Laura Benanti Hosting Stars In The House at 2. by Corine Cohen

The incredibly funny and talented Laura Benanti is hosting Stars in the house at 2. Join my watch party and donate if you can. Very excited as she is one of my favorites. The post Laura Bena…

SOURCE: broadwayshowbiz.com at 01:20PM
Saturday, May 2, 2020 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Beethoven the Philosopher by L. Holt distributed by Academia.edu by Linda Holt

Academia.edu distributed my article, "Beethoven the Philosopher," today to its international email list. It was featured in 2015 in the journal, Philosophy Pathways. https://philosophypathw…

SOURCE: Classical Rave at 12:47PM

REVIEW: Frankenstein, National Theatre at Home Online ✭✭✭✭ by Paul T Davies

By Paul T Davies Paul T Davies reviews the National Theatre's Frankenstein starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller rotating the lead roles online. This post REVIEW: Frankenstein,…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 12:37PM

Washington Attorney General's Office Looks Into Brown Paper Tickets, After Clients Complain About Not Receiving Funds

Customers of ticketing agency Brown Paper Tickets have taken major issue after the company failed to pay for ticket sales of already-completed events. Now, many of the clients have turned t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:36PM

VIDEO: BEAUTIFUL UK Tour Company Performs Virtual Rendition of 'Feel The Earth Move'

The 2020 UK touring company of Beautiful has released a virtual performance of Feel The Earth Move.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:36PM

VIDEO: Jubilant Sykes Performs 'The Eagle and Me' From BLOOMER GIRL as Part of #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 product…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:25PM

Off-Broadway MCC Theater Kicks Off Livestream Series With 'Beirut'

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Will Cantler, co-artistic director of the MCC Theater in New York City, about the theater's series of livestreamed readings of plays.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:18PM

The Daily Distraction: One Day, Christine Baranski Will Welcome Us Back to the Theatre by Ryan McPhee

Until then, we at least have this clip of her singing from Applause for Lauren Bacall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM

Tell Me More | Episode 45: David Henry Hwang on “Soft Power,” Balancing Earnestness & Satire by Matt Tamanini

On today’s episode, Matt speaks with one of the great writers of our time, Tony Award winner and Theatre Hall of Famer David Henry Hwang. Last month the cast album for Hwang’s latest New…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 12:00PM

Christine Baranski by NPR

Christine Baranski, actor, joins us along with panelists Alonzo Bodden, Amy Dickenson, and Joel Kim Booster.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:00PM
Saturday, May 2, 2020 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Celebrate Tony Award Winner Christine Baranski With a Look Back at Her Career on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The stage and screen star celebrates her birthday May 2.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM

VIDEO: Lebanese Philharmonic Orchestra Perform Virtual Rendition of Strauss' 'Also Sprach Zarathustra'

The Lebanese Philharmonic Orchestra has released a virtual performance of Richard Strauss' Also Sprach Zarathustra.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:24AM

JK Rowling Donates £1M to Charities Supporting People in Need During the Health Crisis

Harry Potter creator JK Rowling has announced on Twitter that she is donating £1m to charities to help people in need during the health crisis.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:24AM

VIDEO: Teenage Paul Mescal Stars in THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA

Paul Mescal recently revealed on The Late Late Show that he starred in The Phantom of the Opera, as 'the big man himself, Phantom' at Maynooth Post Primary as a teen.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:07AM
Saturday, May 2, 2020 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Kelli O'Hara Made a Surprise Visit to the Cast of THE GOODBYE GIRL on STARS IN THE HOUSE

Stars in The House, benefiting The Actors Fund, continued Friday night (8pm) with the cast of The Goodbye Girl (Richard Dreyfuss, Marsha Mason and Quinn Cummings).

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:55AM

Video Flashback: Nova Y. Payton Performs 'I Am Changing' in Signature Theatre's DREAMGIRLS

Signature Theatre has released a new video in its 'Signature Strong' series, featuring a flashback to the company's production of Dreamgirls! The video features Nova Y. Payton performing the…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:53AM

Video Flashback: Watch a Clip From Atlantic Theater Company's World Premiere Musical FOUND From 2014

In 2014, Atlantic Theater Company presented the world premiere of the musical Found. The musical starred Nick Blaemire, Barrett Wilbert Weed, and more. The company is now flashing back with …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:49AM

Watch Jubilant Sykes Sing 'The Angel and Me' From City Center Encores! Bloomer Girl by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM

Watch Jubilant Sykes Sing 'The Eagle and Me' From City Center Encores! Bloomer Girl by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM

Watch Cast of The Goodbye Girl Film, Including Richard Dreyfuss and Marsha Mason, Reunite on Stars in the House by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:37AM

VIDEO: The West End Cast of SUNNY AFTERNOON Performs 'Sunny Afternoon'

The band is back together! The original West End cast of Sunny Afternoon have joined forces to create a special Lockdown Cover of Sunny Afternoon, featuring an extra special guest appearance…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:34AM

UPDATE: Amanda Kloots Clarifies That Nick Cordero Still Requires 'Assisted Breathing' Despite Successful Tracheostomy

Amanda Kloots shared yesterday that Nick underwent a successful tracheostomy procedure. It was incorrectly reported that this means Nick is now able to breathe without the aid of a ventilat…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:31AM
Saturday, May 2, 2020 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Lockdown Duets: Salonga, Noblezada and Espinosa - Oh My!

Social distancing has brought out some really innovative ways to showcase the brilliant talent of our dazzling musical theatre stars. Alistair Brammer, Chris from the recent Broadway and Wes…

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 09:58AM

Hedda Hopper — Before the Footlights by Trav S.D.

Today Hedda Hopper (1885-1966) is almost exclusively remembered as a Holy Terror of a right-wing gossip columnist, champion of Joan Crawford, J. Edgar Hoover, and HUAC, and scourge of Charli…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:48AM

Review: ZARA, Mind the Gap via YouTube by Lotty Holder

Review: ZARA, Mind the Gap via YouTube3.0starsZARA is a collaboration of Mind the Gap, Walk the Plank, Emergency Exit Arts, wonderful communities and a baby bigger than a double decker bus. …

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 09:48AM
Saturday, May 2, 2020 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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‘Definitely an interesting way to bring the Brontë’s to life’: WASTED – Southwark Playhouse ★★★ (Online review) by Emma Clarendon

Empowering in many aspects, somehow elements of the story feel as though they get lost in this ambitious new musical.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM

By Any Other Name: Can You Identify These Historical Theatres? by Nathan Skethway

Test your knowledge of the history of Broadway's oldest and grandest houses in this challenging quiz.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:00AM
Saturday, May 2, 2020 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Handwritten Bob Dylan lyrics, an MLK speech, Mark Twain items among treasures to be sold online in Westport auction by Christopher Arnott

A May 6 auction in Westport displays historical treasures ranging from signed Bob Dylan lyrics to a stock certificate owned by Mark Twain and Jack Kerouac's pajama bottoms.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Saturday, May 2, 2020 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Saturday, May 2, 2020 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Queen + Adam Lambert – ‘You Are The Champions’ (New Lockdown version! Recorded on mobile phones!) by Peter J Snee

Innovatively collaborating via Instagram between London, Cornwall and Los Angeles, Brian May, Roger Taylor and Adam Lambert in their respective

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 03:43AM
Saturday, May 2, 2020 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Coping With Social Distancing for Students and Teachers by Kerry Hishon

We’re in the midst of a global pandemic and we’ve been thrown into a situation with many unknowns. We don’t know when we’ll be able to safely see our friends and family in person. We…

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AM
Saturday, May 2, 2020 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Parlez-Vous Screen? by Artsjournal

The web has its own culture, it’s own language, its own ethos. Putting facsimile arts experiences online won’t cut it. And yet, we need to develop a hybrid model that includes the online…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 12:42AM

VIDEO: Jake Gyllenhaal, Will Ferrell, and Kristen Wiig Join Quarantine Soap Opera on THE TONIGHT SHOW

Airing tonight on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: At Home Edition is Chapter 3 of Jimmy's favorite quarantine soap opera filmed over Zoom, THE LONGEST DAYS OF OUR LIVES.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:33AM

Tom Keneally: The Dickens Boy by Arts Review

In his most familiar terrain, Tom Keneally takes historical figures and events and reimagines them with verve, compassion and humour to give us his latest novel, The Dickens Boy. In the late…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 12:32AM

The Drama League Announces 2020 Drama League Awards Nominations by Showbiz Chicago Newsdesk

The Drama League (Artistic Director, Gabriel Stelian-Shanks / Executive Director, Bevin Ross) has announced the [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 12:18AM

47th Annual Non-Equity JEFF AWARD Nominations Announced by Showbiz Chicago Newsdesk

With the conclusion of the 2019-2020 Chicago non-Equity theater season, the Jeff Awards announces the [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 12:18AM

Revisit the Original Broadway Production of Caroline, or Change by Marc J. Franklin

The musical, starring Tonya Pinkins, opened at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre May 2, 2004.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Can You Name the Musicals From These Final Lines of Dialogue? by Talaura Harms

Test your knowledge of musical books and their librettists with this quiz of last lines.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

The Dance Enthusiast (en español) Presenta "Momentos Madrileños" de Stacey Menchel Kussell by The Dance Enthusiast

En The Dance Enthusiast (en español) Presenta "Momentos Madrileños " de Stacey Menchel Kussell, Una celebración especial del Día de Madrid y el espíritu danzante durante la pandemia de …

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 12:00AM