Friday, May 29, 2020 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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HS Theatre Teacher Choosing Next Musical Based On Adult Role He Wants to Shoehorn Himself Into by Broadway Beat

by Kath Dunham. @kathdunham. CRANSTON, RI - According to students at Cranston High School in Rhode Island, theater teacher Colin Hayes is...

SOURCE: www.thebroadwaybeat.com at 12:00AM[SHARE]

28 Stage Performances to Watch This Weekend, May 30-31 - See 'Holiday Inn,' 'Hairspray Live!,' the Drama Desk Awards and more

With in-person theatre out of commission for the foreseeable future, many companies and performers from Broadway and beyond are showcasing their work online. Below are performances you can w…

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19 Stage Performances to See Today, May 29 - See Chita Rivera, Cheyenne Jackson, 'Allegiance' and more

With in-person theatre out of commission for the foreseeable future, many companies and performers from Broadway and beyond are showcasing their work online. Below are performances you can w…

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Checking In With… Tony-Nominated Be More Chill Composer-Lyricist Joe Iconis by Andrew Gans

Iconis shares the projects he's at work on"including a Hunter S. Thompson musical"and what he's watching during quarantine.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Chita: A Legendary Celebration, Starring Tony Winner Chita Rivera, Streams May 29 to Benefit Broadway Cares' COVID-19 Emergency Efforts by Andrew Gans

The 2013 concert also featured Tommy Tune and Ben Vereen as well as a video tribute from composer John Kander.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]
Thursday, May 28, 2020 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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Tituss Burgess-Hosted Cooking Competition DISHMANTLED Renewed by Quibi

The new streaming service Quibi has officially renewed Dishmantled, a new cooking competition show hosted by Tituss Burgess!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:42PM[SHARE]

Top Reasons for Moving To San Francisco by Dev

Moving from San Francisco to New York Moving from New York to San Francisco Moving companies from San Francisco to New York Cross Country Moving Companies in San Francisco Cross Country Move…

SOURCE: me8.moveeast.com at 11:06PM[SHARE]
Thursday, May 28, 2020 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Best Showtunes Evah by Rob Weinert-Kendt

Cross-posted from Train My Ear.Some years ago Adam Feldman at Time Out New York asked me to contribute some entries for a grand list of "Best Broadway Songs of All Time." I had nothing to…

SOURCE: The Wicked Stage at 10:42PM[SHARE]

VIDEO: Singers Join Orfeh for Virtual #MysteryMelody Performance!

The new social media series #MysteryMelody is giving fans an opportunity to share a song with their favorite stars.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:32PM[SHARE]
Thursday, May 28, 2020 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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VIDEO: BROADWAY SESSIONS Audition Songs and Stories Series Continues Tonight

This week, a roster of Broadway favorites will share their go to audition songs and stories from 'inside the room'. Some hilarious, some horrifying, some triumphant, all EPIC!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:24PM[SHARE]

The Actors' Equity Association announces guiding principles for Broadway's reopening by Sean McLoughlin

The Actors' Equity Association (AEA), also referred to as Actors' Equity is a North American labor union which represents the

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 09:22PM[SHARE]
Thursday, May 28, 2020 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Ballarat company showcase fruits of labour as they adapt to current climate by Peter J Snee

When theatres fell dark across Australia in March 2020, the effects were felt through the entire live entertainment industry. Productions

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 08:59PM[SHARE]

WHO'S YOUR BAGHDADDY performing online by Sean McLoughlin

During the current Covid-19 restriction, the arts community has been compelled to move their creativity online due to the inability

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 08:02PM[SHARE]

Watch NT Live's THIS HOUSE by Gabi Bergman

It's 1974, and Britain has a hung Parliament. The corridors of Westminster ring with the sound of infighting and backstabbing

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 08:00PM[SHARE]
Thursday, May 28, 2020 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Watch Cast of ABC's Dr. Ken, Including Ken Jeong, Suzy Nakamura, Dave Foley, 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 07:50PM[SHARE]

Julie White | Roundabout Off-Script by Roundabout Theatre Company

Our theatres may be dark, but we're keeping the story-telling going. From backstage antics to onstage moments, our artists are sharing their favorite theatre memories. Check back each week …

SOURCE: YouTube at 07:24PM[SHARE]
Thursday, May 28, 2020 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Good Girl review " one woman's quest to inhabit her body by Arifa Akbar

Soho Theatre On DemandNaomi Sheldon fuses comedy with candour as she tracks a woman's sexual journey from liberated teen to unfulfilled adult 'One is not born, but rather becomes, a woman,"…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:54PM[SHARE]

Berkeley Rep announces great lineup of plays for 2021 season by Jim Harrington

Berkeley Rep season lineup includes "Sanctuary City," "Goddess," "Swept Away," Cambodian Rock Band," "the ripple, the wave that carried me home," "Wintertime,"

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 06:51PM[SHARE]

In Abraham's Bosom by Paul Green (1927): Chosen by Committee Episode 9 by Phindie Podcasts

Josh, John, and Christopher discuss Paul Green's 1927 work In Abraham's Bosom. It hasn't aged well.

SOURCE: phindie.com at 06:48PM[SHARE]

Cruise Ships Have Gone Away. And Port Cities Are Reconsidering… by Artsjournal

In ports of call known for their cruise appeal, the disappearance of boat-borne tourism has been greeted with mixed feelings. Many towns and cities depend in part on revenue from these vacat…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 06:42PM[SHARE]

Denver Center for Performing Arts cancels entire 2020-21 Theatre Company season by Lisa Kennedy, The Know

"I think we'll find our way back; it's just going to be messier road than any of us hoped."

SOURCE: Denver Post at 06:32PM[SHARE]

Kitchen Theatre Names David Winitsky Interim Producing Artistic Director by American Theatre Editors

Winitsky will take a sabbatical from the Jewish Plays Project to lead Kitchen Theatre through its upcoming season.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 06:21PM[SHARE]

Kia Corthron Wins 2020 Flora Roberts Award by American Theatre Editors

The Dramatists Guild of America recognizes Corthron's theatrical body of work.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 06:18PM[SHARE]

Aria Ready for Online Opera, in Both Form and Content by American Theatre Editors

Both Michael Roth's 'The Web Opera' and HERE's 'all decisions are made by consensus' use our screen-mediated world as a narrative given.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 06:15PM[SHARE]

VIDEO: Shoshana Bean Sings SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD for #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 prod…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:12PM[SHARE]

HBO Max Greenlights HOMESCHOOL MUSICAL: CLASS OF 2020 Inspired by Laura Benanti's #SunshineSongs

HBO Max, the upcoming direct-to-consumer offering from WarnerMedia set to launch on Wednesday, May 27, announced today the greenlight of Homeschool Musical: Class of 2020.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:12PM[SHARE]

Imelda Staunton-Led HELLO, DOLLY! Postponed to 2022

Hello, Dolly!, one of the most iconic musicals of all time, was set to begin performances this summer at the West End's Adelphi Theatre. Producers of the show today announced that the …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:12PM[SHARE]

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT West End Return Rescheduled for 2021

The West End return of the new, smash hit production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat has been rescheduled to 2021.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:12PM[SHARE]

Orfeh, Jerry Mitchell, Paul Canaan, Courtney Reed and More to Take Part in WHARTON AT HOME Event

On Friday, May 29, at 6:30 pm Paul Canaan (Legally Blonde, Miss Saigon, Kinky Boots...) is hosting an exclusive Wharton Center YouTube Event called whARTon at home. Joining Canaan are severa…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:12PM[SHARE]

Town Hall: How Off-Off Broadway Can Be Saved by Jonathan Mandell

Hundreds of people attended a virtual town hall Thursday afternoon with city and state  public officials to talk about how to save Off-Off Broadway. That  was not the explicit topic. H…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 06:08PM[SHARE]

The New York Times Announces "Offstage: Opening Night" by American Theatre Editors

The virtual event will celebrate the 2019-20 Broadway season with performances and discussions from artists and reporters.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 06:07PM[SHARE]

How To Fence That Van Gogh You Stole by Artsjournal

Arthur Brand estimates that a work of art in the criminal underworld is worth about 10 percent of its value in the legitimate art market " so if a painting might sell for $10 million at auct…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 06:06PM[SHARE]

The Thought Experiment Problem by Artsjournal

While thought experiments are as old as philosophy itself, the weight placed on them in recent philosophy is distinctive. Even when scenarios are highly unrealistic, judgments about them are…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 06:06PM[SHARE]

Loneliness As Punishment And Inspiration by Artsjournal

In 2018, the first British Minister for Loneliness was appointed and the government published A Connected Society. In the preface, the country's then prime minister Theresa May referred to r…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 06:06PM[SHARE]

How Coffee Has Powered (And Destroyed) Societies by Artsjournal

There have been times that coffee as a commodity was more valuable than most currencies. Cultures have been built around the bean, and destroyed others who have been exploited for it. " Time…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 06:06PM[SHARE]

Italian Book Buying Habits Have Changed. Will They Change Back? by Artsjournal

In a shift of consumer patterns, in the first 16 weeks of the year, 47 percent of Italy's trade book sales, both in fiction and nonfiction, took place online. In the same period of 2019, onl…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 06:06PM[SHARE]
Thursday, May 28, 2020 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Watch Now: We Are Freestyle Love Supreme Documentary Trailer by Broadway Direct

Before the world knew of the Broadway musicals In The Heights and Hamilton, Lin-Manuel Miranda started an improv hip-hop group called Freestyle Love Supreme. This film chronicles the group's…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 05:46PM[SHARE]

Tony Winners Thomas Kail and Steven Levenson Team Up for New Fiddler on the Roof Movie by Lindsey Sullivan

Mazel tov! Hamilton's Tony-winning director Thomas Kail will helm a new feature film of Fiddler On The Roof, according to Deadline. Dear Evan Hansen's Tony-winning scribe Steven Levens…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:42PM[SHARE]

Award Winning Piano Bar Live! Continues Special Live-Streaming on Facebook, Tuesday, June 2nd at 7:15pm ET

This week's guests will be Luba Mason, Phyllis Pastore, Nina Gabianelli, Bob Egan, Adam Rennie, Melvina Rose Johnson and a weekly secret guest!

SOURCE: NiteLifeExchange at 05:20PM[SHARE]

Livestreaming The Green Rooms: The Earth is Watching…Let's Act

By . NAC English Theatre in partnership with The Canada Council for the Arts, and FOLDA present The Green Rooms: The Earth is Watching…Let's Act livestreaming on the global, commons-based,…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 05:15PM[SHARE]

Check Out Hamilton's Solea Pfeiffer, A Strange Loop's L Morgan Lee, and More in 'A Woman's Worth' by Olivia Clement

See five powerhouse leading ladies perform November Christine's musical tribute to the women of the essential workforce.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:11PM[SHARE]

For One Theater, a 'Marvelous' Way to Perform in Lockdown by Elisabeth Vincentelli

With actors on payroll, Seacoast Rep has removed seats, added tech equipment and is selling tickets for a musical livestreamed every weekend.

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Kathryn Hahn Was Excited to Leap Into Her Role on Apple TV's CENTRAL PARK

Apple TV+ is set to debut Central Park, a brand new musical animated series from Josh Gad, Loren Bouchard, and Nora Smith.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:03PM[SHARE]

LIVE WITH CARNEGIE HALL to Present Michael Feinstein With Cheyenne Jackson, Kelli O'Hara and More

Carnegie Hall continues its new online series-Live with Carnegie Hall-with an episode on Tuesday, June 2 at 2PM EDT curated by singer-songwriter Rosanne Cash, focusing on American protest mu…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:03PM[SHARE]

Cynthia Erivo to Executive Produce Docuseries WHAT WE KEEP for Quibi

Today, Quibi announced What We Keep* (working tite),' a documentary series that brings viewers into the homes of remarkable people and asks a simple but moving question: "Of all that you own…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:03PM[SHARE]

VIDEO: Andrea Macasaet, Solea Pfeiffer, Nasia Thomas & More Perform Musical Tribute to Women of the Essential Workforce

Five powerhouse leading ladies of Broadway and Off-Broadway have teamed up with playwright/composer November Christine in a musical tribute to the women of the essential workforce. Check out…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:03PM[SHARE]

BWW Exclusive: Listen to Caitlin Kinnunen Sing from FRANKIE THE MUSICAL!

Below, listen as Caitlin Kinnunen sings 'Take a Deep Breath' from Frankie! The Musical.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:03PM[SHARE]

Courtney Reed Will Offer Self Tape Classes Through Room 16

Broadway veteran Courtney Reed will offer a Self-Tape Series of classes through Room 16 Theatre Arts- a community of artists dedicated towards learning, artistry, inclusivity and support.…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:03PM[SHARE]
Thursday, May 28, 2020 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Watch Now: Get Ready for the Roger Rees Awards This Monday by Broadway Direct

Tune in to the 2020 Roger Rees Awards on Monday, June 1 at 7:00 pm EDT, co-hosted by Frank DiLella and Andrew Barth Feldman. Read about the behind-the-scenes of how the Roger Rees Awards wil…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 04:59PM[SHARE]

Livestreaming FOLDA " Festival of Live Digital Art 2020

By . SpiderWebShow Performance presents FOLDA - The Festival of Live Digital Art 2020 livestreaming on the global, commons-based, peer-produced HowlRound TV network at howlround.tv on Tuesda…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 04:42PM[SHARE]

Thomas Kail to Lead New Movie Adaptation of Fiddler on the Roof by Broadway Direct

Tony-winner Thomas Kail, most well-known for his Broadway collaborations with Lin-Manuel Miranda on In The Heights and Hamilton, has been slated to direct a new feature film adaptio…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 04:24PM[SHARE]
Thursday, May 28, 2020 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Staff Picks: BroadwayWorld Selects Performances That Will Make You Cry

The BroadwayWorld team has come together to help guide your musical quarantine journey. Today, we bring you just a few recommendations for a performance that will make you cry...

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:54PM[SHARE]

Review Roundup: What Do Critics Think of Apple TV's CENTRAL PARK?

Apple TV+ is set to debut Central Park, a brand new musical animated series from Josh Gad, Loren Bouchard, and Nora Smith

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:54PM[SHARE]

Shoshana Bean to Appear as the Next Guest on SUNDAYS ON THE COUCH WITH GEORGE

George Salazar will welcome the incomparable Shoshana Bean to 'Sundays on the Couch with George' this Sunday, May 31, 2020 at 5pm EST/2pm PST on Youtube. Shoshana is best known for her wo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:54PM[SHARE]

'Phased & Confused': Second City will partner with the city to guide Chicago's opening by Doug George

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has partnered with Second City for a weekly video series, titled "The Second City's Phased & Confused."

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 03:43PM[SHARE]

'Star Trek: Voyager' Reunion Sets 'Stars In The House' Actors Fund Donation Record by Greg Evans

EXCLUSIVE: A Star Trek: Voyager reunion broke the Stars In The House single-episode fundraising record, drawing donations totaling $19,225 for The Actors Fund's efforts to assist entertainme…

SOURCE: Deadline at 03:40PM[SHARE]

Hamilton Tony Winner Thomas Kail Will Direct New Film Version of Fiddler on the Roof by Andrew Gans

Dear Evan Hansen Tony winner Steven Levenson will write the screenplay.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:37PM[SHARE]

Cambodian Rock Band, Sanctuary City, More Set for Berkeley Repertory's 2021 Season by Dan Meyer

The Bay Area venue will also host three world premieres, including a musical from Saheem Ali, Michael Thurber, and Jocelyn Bioh.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:33PM[SHARE]

Perelman Performing Arts Center Names Meiyin Wang Producing Director by American Theatre Editors

The Bay Area-based producer joins Bill Rauch and Leslie Koch on the team of the new complex at the World Trade Center.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:24PM[SHARE]

Carmen Cusack on How She's Been Keeping Busy as She Waits for the Return of Flying Over Sunset by Caitlin Moynihan

Carmen Cusack and the company of Lincoln Center Theater's Flying Over Sunset was preparing to perform the new original musical in front of a paying audience for the first time on March 12…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:24PM[SHARE]

How The Blanton Museum Repurposed Its Staff And Avoided Layoffs by Artsjournal

The maintenance man stopped worrying about paint touchups and HVAC repair and started assisting the development department by drafting thank you notes for donors, making use of his beauti…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 03:24PM[SHARE]

Instagram May Have Influencers, But TikTok Has Cult Leaders by Artsjournal1

"Much like the 'stans' of pop figures and franchises, members of TikTok cults stream songs, buy merch, create news update accounts and fervently defend their leaders in the comment sections …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 03:24PM[SHARE]

The Drowsy Chaperone International casts sing to raise funds by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo International cast members of The Drowsy Chaperone have created this video of As We Stumble Along to raise funds for Actors Fund / Fund for Freelancers. This post The Drowsy …

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 03:07PM[SHARE]
Thursday, May 28, 2020 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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11 Amazing MISCAST Moments with MCC Theater

On Saturday June 20th at 8pm EST, MISCAST20 is going to be free and live streamed on the MCC Theater YouTube channel. Join us now as we look back at 11 of our favorite memorable moments from…

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 02:58PM[SHARE]

ARTSFAIRFAX announces $100,000 emergency COVID-19 grants program by News Desk

ARTSFAIRFAX today announced $100,000 in available funding through the newly created Emergency Relief and Recovery Grant Program. Funding will provide critical support to Fairfax County and t…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:45PM[SHARE]

Theatre Review: PBS's Film on Stage Presents 'Red' Starring Alfred Molina by Susan Brall

PBS is currently streaming concerts, Broadway musicals, and plays online from their library " some are free to view and, depending on the PBS station that pops up when you click the link, so…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 02:37PM[SHARE]

The Daily Distraction: Gladys Knight Pours Her Soul Into 'And I Am Telling You' by Ryan McPhee

Celebrate the Grammy winner's birthday with her rendition of the Dreamgirls anthem.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:33PM[SHARE]

It's Variety Thursday! on Stars in the House, Featuring Rob McClure, Anneliese van der Pol, More by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:33PM[SHARE]

Offstage: Opening Night Offers Performances and More from the 2019-2020 Broadway Season by Lindsey Sullivan

Though the 2020 Tony Awards have been postponed, the month of June is still filled with salutes to the theater. The New York Times has announced Offstage: Opening Night, a live event c…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:24PM[SHARE]

See Lin-Manuel Miranda, Christopher Jackson & More in the New Trailer for the Freestyle Love Supreme Doc by Lindsey Sullivan

As previously announced, We Are Freestyle Love Supreme, a 15-year retrospective of Lin-Manuel Miranda, Thomas Kail and Anthony Veneziale's hip-hop improv show that made its Broadway debut at…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:24PM[SHARE]

OMG! BILL FINN'S FALSETTOLAND!!!!!! by Corine Cohen

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THE ORIGINAL CAST OF "FALSETTOLAND" WILL REUNITE AS 30TH ANNIVERSARY APPROACHES ON "STARS IN THE HOUSE" Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley to Co-Host May 30th At 8 PM ET in…

SOURCE: broadwayshowbiz.com at 02:23PM[SHARE]

Bushnell cancels 'Wicked,' postpones 'Hadestown' due to uncertainty of reopening timeline by Christopher Arnott

Two shows on The Bushnell's fall schedule have been affected by ongoing coronavirus concerns. The multi-week September run of "Wicked" has been canceled and "Hadestown"'s October dates will …

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 02:18PM[SHARE]

How To Reopen Your Museum? Here's What To Think About by Artsjournal

The prospect of reopening under the current circumstances also raises vexing strategic dilemmas. In recent years, museums have developed a sophisticated understanding of the many barriers to…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 02:18PM[SHARE]

How Natalia Makarova Made 'La Bayadère' Into A Worldwide Audience Favorite by Artsjournal1

"An icon of the stage, Makarova was beloved for her grandeur and spontaneity, the same qualities that led her, in 1970, to become the first Russian ballerina to escape the Soviets. But she h…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 02:18PM[SHARE]

The Last Of Paul Allen's Arts Projects (Museums, A Theatre, Etc) To Lose Support by Artsjournal

Many of the projects under Vulcan's Arts + Entertainment division stemmed from Vulcan co-founder Paul Allen's personal interests, and served as showplaces for his collections: his movie cost…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 02:18PM[SHARE]

Broadway Folks Talk About How They Envision Going Back To Work by Artsjournal1

"As part of our ongoing coverage about the crisis theater faces, and the possible ways out of it, [Tim Teeman] spoke to a range of theater professionals, enduring unemployment and hoping one…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 02:18PM[SHARE]

92Y to Stream James Lecesne's The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey by Olivia Clement

The free stream of the 2016 performance will commemorate Pride Month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:02PM[SHARE]
Thursday, May 28, 2020 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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International Festival of Arts & Ideas finds a new executive director to guide key transition by Christopher Arnott

Shelley Quiala is the new executive director of the International Festival of Arts & Ideas. She joins the 25-year-old festival after 17 years with the Ordway Center for the Performing A…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 01:56PM[SHARE]

Scott Barbarino on How We Can Save NYC Night Life

As of today, we have seen no real movement from the Mayor's Office of Nightlife. We can sit back and wait for them to tell us what they are planning to do or we can tell them what we need an…

SOURCE: NiteLifeExchange at 01:49PM[SHARE]

A trilogy for times of terror by Kerry Reid

Three streaming productions give us plenty to ponder in the pandemic. The world of quarantine is paradoxical, with our immediate environments smaller and more co…

SOURCE: www.chicagoreader.com at 01:45PM[SHARE]

Remembering the polarizing playwright and gay activist Larry Kramer, a writer who always spoke his mind by Christopher Arnott

Larry Kramer, who died Wednesday, was remarkable for how his plays and novels, meant to be outspoken and controversial for the times in which they were written, hold up beautifully today.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 01:43PM[SHARE]

Tune-in Alert: Broadway on Demand to Stream Allegiance by Broadway Direct

Broadway On Demand, the new streaming platform for theater fans, will present the online streaming premiere of Broadway's Allegiance tomorrow, Friday, May 29. The much-lauded musical withÂ�…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 01:37PM[SHARE]

Is the Answer Virtual Reality? by Samuel Nicholls

Theatre has had to adapt swiftly and intelligently now that people are confined to their homes for the foreseeable future. Here, Sam Nicholls considers where the future may lie. Is it virtua…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 01:24PM[SHARE]

A Letter-Perfect 'She Loves Me' on BroadwayHD by Matthew Wexler

Laura Benanti and Zachary Levi star in Roundabout Theatre Company's 2016 revival of 'She Loves Me,' now available on BroadwayHD. The post A Letter-Perfect 'She Loves Me' on BroadwayHD appear…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 01:24PM[SHARE]

Check Out These 9 Broadway-Themed Pies by Marc J. Franklin

Diana dance captain Richard Gatta shares his creative confections that have been keeping him busy during the Broadway shutdown.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:18PM[SHARE]

Q&A: Quarantine can't stop the beat of Haddon Kime and his original Zoom musical by Jim Farmer

Atlanta composer"lyricist"librettist Haddon Kime " who's been writing musicals since high school... The post Q&A: Quarantine can't stop the beat of Haddon Kime and his original Zoom musi…

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 01:18PM[SHARE]

Virtual theater: Alliance chats, new plays by ArtsATL Staff

Broadway's Sierra Boggess is the latest entry in The Artist's Approach from the Alliance Theatre.... The post Virtual theater: Alliance chats, new plays appeared first on ARTS ATL.

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 01:18PM[SHARE]

Ryan Murphy Reveals He Has the Rights to Larry Kramer's The Normal Heart & The Destiny of Me by Lindsey Sullivan

As previously reported, playwright, author, outspoken AIDS activist and Oscar-nominated screenwriter Larry Kramer died on May 27. In a heartfelt tribute, Ryan Murphy, who directed the Emmy-w…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:18PM[SHARE]

Jessica Chastain-Led A Doll's House & The Seagull with Emilia Clarke Postponed in London by Lindsey Sullivan

With West End theaters shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, both Frank McGuinness' production of A Doll's House and Anya Reiss' adaptation of The Seagull have been postponed at the Playho…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:18PM[SHARE]

Broadway.com #LiveatFive: Home Edition with Carmen Cusack of Flying Over Sunset by Broadway.com

We check in with Flying Over Sunset star Carmen Cusack.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:18PM[SHARE]

Bookshop browsing is coming back for bibliophiles

One unresolved problem is how to quarantine sampled volumes

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 01:10PM[SHARE]

Three Practical Things Every Actor Needs by Brock Vickers

There are so many things we don't talk about in actor training.

SOURCE: phindie.com at 01:05PM[SHARE]

BroadwayHD Announces Star-Studded June Titles by Broadway Direct

Summer is coming, and with a new month, comes a new lineup of BroadwayHD listings. This month brings another exciting lineup and star-studded casts, including hit comedies, original musical …

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 01:02PM[SHARE]
Thursday, May 28, 2020 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Theater Blog Roundup: Praising theater activism, fighting despair, toasting "Corona lit" by Jonathan Mandell

"If you look at history of American theater, it has always"more perhaps than any other form in America"been activist at times of national trauma," That's a quote by former New York Times cri…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 12:53PM[SHARE]

Full Streaming Productions, Live Theatre Series, Exclusive Broadway Events, and More Set Broadway on Demand Apart by Playbill Staff

The free streaming service goes beyond the normal offerings of play and musical streams.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:41PM[SHARE]

Watch Allegiance, Starring George Takei, Lea Salonga, and Telly Leung, Streaming May 29 by Dan Meyer

Playbill will host a free live pre-show event featuring the stars of the musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:35PM[SHARE]

Faces of ITS: Jessi Kirtley by Keith Peacock

Georgia Thespian encourages everyone to embrace their path The post Faces of ITS: Jessi Kirtley appeared first on Dramatics Magazine Online.

SOURCE: Dramatics Magazine at 12:28PM[SHARE]

Theatre Lockdown Special 7: Party politics and a Broadway titan or two by Matt Wolf

Early James Graham joins various Broadway legends, Irving Berlin and Jerry Herman amongst them The live-ness of theatre seems further away with every passing week, but at least the art form…

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 12:24PM[SHARE]

Learn from Rob Marshall, Gavin Creel and more in Pittsburgh CLO's new summer programs by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

A slate of online courses and workshops includes actors and behind-the-scenes luminaries from Broadway to Hollywood.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 12:18PM[SHARE]

Review: 'Central Park' Is the Show We Need Right Now by James Poniewozik

This musical valentine to urban life, from the creator of "Bob's Burgers," is another TV show that has new resonance in the pandemic era. But for once that relevance is delightful, not depre…

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:18PM[SHARE]

6 Things to Do at Home This Weekend

Our culture writers offer suggestions for what to watch or listen to while we're housebound.

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Post-Covid era looks bleak for galleries and museums

Directors warn social-distancing rules will weigh heavily on visitor numbers

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:10PM[SHARE]

How To Make A Theatre Season More Flexible? Here's One Version by Artsjournal

Exact performance dates will be announced for each offering throughout the year, along with such "details" as venue (Writers has two stages), and the names of the full casts and creative tea…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 12:06PM[SHARE]

English Is Everywhere In Japan, Everyone There Studies It In School " Why Can So Few Japanese Actually Speak It? by Artsjournal1

Despite the fact that American pop culture and the ability to speak English are considered very cool in Japan, multinational companies want their employees to know the language, and the Japa…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 12:06PM[SHARE]
Thursday, May 28, 2020 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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The Metropolitan Opera Launches a Free, Online Summer Camp by Damian Fowler

The educational initiative is open to students worldwide, from June 15 through August 7.

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George Street Playhouse: SYLVIA

Here's a flashback to the "howlingly funny" SYLVIA on our stage, starring the equally hilarious Rachel Dratch of "Saturday Night Live" fame! Do you remember this unforgettable comedy by A.R.…

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"I Don't Care" " STRAIGHT WHITE MEN by Second Stage Theater

Josh Charles, Armie Hammer, Stephen Payne, and Paul Schneider in STRAIGHT WHITE MEN at the Hayes Theater on Broadway in 2018. STRAIGHT WHITE MEN By Young Jean Lee Directed By Anna D. Shapir…

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Adam Rapp's The Sound Inside Acquired for Licensing by Concord Theatricals by Logan Culwell-Block

The work made its Broadway debut in 2019 in a production starring Mary-Louise Parker.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:29AM[SHARE]

Watch Alex Brightman, Sophia Anne Caruso, More in 24 Hour Plays: Viral Monologues by Andrew Gans

The Beetlejuice pair performed separate pieces alongside a line-up of theatre favorites.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:27AM[SHARE]

Hot Clip of the Day: Honoring Larry Kramer and his NORMAL HEART

Yesterday, we lost the extraordinary playwright Larry Kramer at the age of 84. His semi-autobiographical play The Normal Heart painted a picture of the devastation of the AIDS epidemic withi…

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 11:10AM[SHARE]

Jamie Lloyd's A Doll's House with Jessica Chastain and The Seagull with Emilia to be rescheduled

Set to take the West End by storm backed by the star power of Jessica Chastain (It Chapter Two) and Emilia Clarke (Game of Thrones, Terminator Genisys), Jamie Lloyd's two star-studded …

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 11:10AM[SHARE]

James Corden, Audra McDonald & More Presenters Announced for the 2020 Drama Desk Awards by Lindsey Sullivan

The 65th annual Drama Desk Awards are coming up on May 31, and the lineup presenting the awards is set. As previously reported, the winners will be announced during a special presentation…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:06AM[SHARE]

Michael Kaiser Has Become Therapist/Life Coach For Pandemic-Panicked Arts Orgs by Artsjournal1

The former CEO of the Kennedy Center and his colleagues at the DeVos Institute of Arts Management are giving pro bono consultations to more than 400 organizations. "In phone calls with group…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 11:06AM[SHARE]

Philadelphia Orchestra Creates Special In-House Music Channel For UPenn Hospitals by Artsjournal1

"Patients and health-care workers at Penn Medicine's six sites can now access a service that brings them archived performance videos of the Philadelphia Orchestra. … New performances will …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 11:06AM[SHARE]

Sculptor Peter Alexander Dead At 81 by Artsjournal1

"[He] is most commonly associated with the Light and Space movement, which was pioneered by a group of artists working in California during the 1960s. … Alexander wound up producing unders…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 11:06AM[SHARE]

NEWS: The Seagull starring Emilia Clarke & A Doll's House with Jessica Chastain officially postponed by Press Releases

Due to the ongoing impact of the Coronavirus pandemic, Anya Reiss' adaptation of Anton Chekhov's The Seagull and Henrik Ibsen's A Doll's House, in a version by Frank McGuinness, are both now…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM[SHARE]

It's an Altar Boyz Reunion . . . with the Original Cast, Creatives and More!

Now we're REALLY gettin' the band back together! The original band that is . . . the band that started it all . . . the Altar Boyz!!! Altar Boyz was the first musical I produced and was both…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00AM[SHARE]
Thursday, May 28, 2020 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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HBO Taps Martyna Majok's Off-Broadway Drama Queens by Olivia Clement

Insecure executive producer, writer, and director Prentice Penny is also attached to the TV series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:45AM[SHARE]

Theatre Quiz Round 3: London theatre by numbers by Kitty Underwood

Welcome to round 3 of your weekly theatre quiz! This one's particularly tricky... The post Theatre Quiz Round 3: London theatre by numbers appeared first on Official London Theatre.

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Growing up queer with The Sims by S. Nicole Lane

"Za Woka Genava" means "I think you are hot" in Simlish, and I think that's beautiful. I was ten years old when the virtual world of The Sims was released. After…

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Review: Anno Domino, an audio playat curtainup.com/ by Elyse Sommer

The stage for Alan Ayckbourn's 84th play is his home, twith him and his wife playing all 8 characters . . . it's free for listening until June 25th. . .

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 10:42AM[SHARE]

Duo drop kicks COVID-19 blues with DIY Broadway tribute by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

"Margaritaville" actor Trent Soyster and Rockette Maddie Rodrigue create viral video in his family's Franklin Park home.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 10:35AM[SHARE]

Tonight on the Livestream: Broadway Choreographer, Kelly Devine

I'm still riding the wave of positivity after last night's episode. Big thanks to Mat and Savanna for joining us last night, and for Sierra Boggess for being our ultimate surprise guest! …

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 10:30AM[SHARE]

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Kelli O'Hara, Audra McDonald, More Join Lineup for The [title of show] Show Vineyard Theatre Virtual Variety Show Show! by Andrew Gans

Hunter Bell, Susan Blackwell, Heidi Blickenstaff, and Jeff Bowen will host the fundraiser for the Off-Broadway theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:28AM[SHARE]

Emilia Clarke and Jessica Chastain West End Debuts Delayed by Dan Meyer

Clarke is set to star in The Seagull prior to Chastain in A Doll's House, both at London's Playhouse Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:26AM[SHARE]

VIDEO: Montego Glover Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Friday at 12pm!

Nothing can stop BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge from bringing you interviews with your favorite Broadway stars! Tune in right here tomorrow, May 29 (12pm), as he chats with Montego Glover!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:24AM[SHARE]

VIDEO: Join Josh Groban for Movie Night with LIVE AT THE GREEK- Live at 8pm!

Josh Groban's Movie Night continues today at 8pm with 'Awake Live'. Josh will be chatting with fans and adding his own commentary live! Directly after Movie Night, the full audio from …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:24AM[SHARE]

VIDEO: Watch James Graham's THIS HOUSE with National Theatre Live- Today at 2pm!

National Theatre at Home is back this week with James Graham's This House, which will premiere today, May 28, at 2pm EST. You can watch This House for one week, through June 4.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:24AM[SHARE]

Audra McDonald, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Kelli O'Hara and Many More Join The [title of show] Show

Special guests have been announced for the [title of show] show Vineyard Theatre Virtual Variety Show show hosted by Hunter Bell, Susan Blackwell, Heidi Blickenstaff, and Jeff Bowen.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:24AM[SHARE]

Announcing Dick Lane: Whoa, Nellie! by Trav S.D.

What a colorful, enviable career was the portion of Richard "Dick" Lane (1899-1982), whose career encompassed vaudeville, radio, comedy shorts, B movies, major features, and television. He w…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 10:12AM[SHARE]

Claire Foy and Matt Smith will perform Lungs to an empty Old Vic! by Kitty Underwood

Claire Foy and Matt Smith will reprise their roles in Duncan MacMillan's Lungs for several performances streamed live from the Old Vic next month.  The post Claire Foy and Matt Smith will…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 10:10AM[SHARE]

BBC Proms Plans For This Summer Finally Settled by Artsjournal1

Well, mostly settled. "A virtual first night in July will see more than 350 musicians play together in a Beethoven 'mash-up' [of the nine symphonies] having each recorded their part from hom…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 10:03AM[SHARE]

'Perfectly Preserved' Roman Mosaic Floor Uncovered Near Verona by Artsjournal1

"Archaeologists were astonished by the find as it came almost a century after the remains of a villa, believed to date to the 3rd century AD, were unearthed in a hilly area above the town of…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 10:03AM[SHARE]

Movie Theaters May Be Reopening In Some States, But Audiences Aren't Flocking Back by Artsjournal1

In places such as Georgia (the first state to reopen), Oklahoma, South Dakota, and Utah, independent cinemas are operating again. (The chains are staying closed for now.) Yet attendance is g…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 10:03AM[SHARE]

Walt Disney World In Orlando Sets July Reopening Dates by Artsjournal1

"[The] Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom plan to open again on July 11, while Epcot and Disney's Hollywood Studios will resume business on July 15. SeaWorld, meanwhile, will reopen to the pub…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 10:03AM[SHARE]

Feingold on Old Movies for Theater Lovers: An Introduction by Michael Feingold

This is the inaugural column of a new series. While we're all obliged to shelter in place, for who knows how long, and virtual encounters online are the only safe ones, I've decided to put i…

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'Never before available to a wide audience, Brecht's premiere is theatrical gold': Mother Courage & Her Children " Berliner Ensemble (Onli by Louise Penn

The Berliner Ensemble have located a jewel in their theatre history. Bertolt Brecht's Mother Courage is a modern classic of the German theatre. Bertolt Brecht's Mother Courage is a mo…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00AM[SHARE]
Thursday, May 28, 2020 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Aimie Atkinson to perform 24-hour musical marathon on Insta-live for Save the Children

Former SIX star Aimie Atkinson alongside producer Tom Gribby will be holding a 24-hour musical-a-thon on Instagram (as well as on Facebook & Youtube) this weekend for charity. A…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 09:55AM[SHARE]

GRACE NOTES: Thursday, May 28, 2020 by Susan Grace

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Foothill stages Virtual Play Reading Festival by Joanne Engelhardt

Foothill College's Theatre Arts Department found itself in the same unenviable muddle as most local theater companies these days: What to do now that it can't stage its spring production? Fo…

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 09:53AM[SHARE]

Stream James Graham's This House, Starring Charles Edward, Beginning May 28 by Dan Meyer

The free NT Live re-broadcast is available through June 4.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:44AM[SHARE]

7 amazing Bay Area things to do indoors this weekend, May 29-31 by Randy McMullen, Jackie Burrell

Sheltering at home? We have some ideas for you, from a boozy Jurassic World party to peach barbecue yumminess to great movies and music.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 09:30AM[SHARE]

Audra McDonald, Patti LuPone, Santino Fontana, More to Present at 65th Annual Drama Desk Awards by Andrew Gans

Winners will be announced May 31 in a virtual presentation on NY1.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:29AM[SHARE]

Jamie Lloyd Company announces Emilia Clarke and Jessica Chastain will return to the West End by Kitty Underwood

Good news today as The Jamie Lloyd Company has announced that The Seagull starring Emilia Clarke and A Doll's House starring Jessica Chastain will be postponed, tweeting "both shows will go …

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 09:24AM[SHARE]

Flashback: Inside Rehearsal For BAT OUT OF HELL in Germany

Aisata Blackman, a cast member from the German production of Bat Out of Hell, has released a flashback video of herself and castmate Benet Monteiro performing 'Für Dich Steht Es Zwei Zu …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:18AM[SHARE]

Broadway Catch Up: May 28 - THE DROWSY CHAPERONE Cast, Josh Gad, Linda Lavin, 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 highlights from some of your …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:18AM[SHARE]
Thursday, May 28, 2020 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Ms. Broadway May 2020: Jagged Little Pill's Lauren Patten by JK

She literally stops the show nightly with her blistering take on "You Oughta Know" in the hit musical Jagged Little Pill. And being in quarantine hasn't stopped her, either. If you did…

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Beijing Gallery Weekend " a major opening post-Covid-19

The vibrant if socially distanced arts festival plays out in person and online and pulls no punches in social critique

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VIDEO: George Salazar, Kathryn Gallagher, Eden Espinosa, Telly Leung, and Peter Michael Marino Talk Creating in Quarantine

Telly Leung, Kathryn Gallagher, Eden Espinosa, George Salazar, and Peter Michael Marino, each with their own voice, their own platforms, and their own coping mechanisms rose to the occasion …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:18AM[SHARE]

Video Flashback: Kerry Ellis Performs 'Rise Like a Phoenix' at the Miss World Closing Ceremony

Kerry Ellis has posted a flashback video of herself performing 'Rise Like a Phoenix' on the Miss World closing ceremony!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:18AM[SHARE]

VIDEO: Reed Birney Reflects on Working With Roundabout As Part of the OFF-SCRIPT Series

As part of Roundabout's Off-Script series, Reed Birney is reflecting on working with the company on past productions.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:17AM[SHARE]

BingeWatch " Treme is an exuberant tribute to New Orleans

Set in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the series celebrates the city's resilience, its music " and its food

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Thursday, May 28, 2020 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Larry Kramer: a titan of gay rights and literature whose prophecies live on by Matthew Lopez

The award-winning writer of The Inheritance pays tribute to the life and works of the acclaimed author and activist who died at the age of 84 Larry Kramer, groundbreaking author and Aids ac…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:54AM[SHARE]

The Seagull and A Doll's House West End productions postponed by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo The Jamie Lloyd Company has postponed its productions of The Seagull and A Doll's House as a result of theatre closures due to VOVID-19. This post The Seagull and A Doll's Ho…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 07:49AM[SHARE]

Arts groups in distress call on a former Kennedy Center president for help by Peter Marks

Michael Kaiser puts his turnaround skills to work dispensing survival advice for a pandemic.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 07:24AM[SHARE]

Chad Kimball Talks His COVID-19 Experience, and How the COME FROM AWAY Cast Stays in Touch on Backstage LIVE With Richard Ridge

Nothing can stop BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge from bringing you interviews with your favorite Broadway stars! Yesterday, May 27 he chatted with Come From Away star Chad Kimball!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:12AM[SHARE]

VIDEO: Javier Munoz Performs 'Love Don't Need a Reason', Commissioned by Larry Kramer For THE NORMAL HEART

Yesterday, BroadwayWorld was saddened to report the passing of playwright Larry Kramer. A flashback video has been released of Javier Munoz performing 'Love Don't Need a Reason', a song comm…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:12AM[SHARE]

Ryan Murphy Buys Rights to THE NORMAL HEART & THE DESTINY OF ME; Aims to Run on Broadway in Rep

Ryan Murphy posted a heartfelt tribute to the late Larry Kramer on Instagram yesterday, following the news of his passing. In his post, he revealed that he had recently bought the stage righ…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:12AM[SHARE]

London Productions of THE SEAGULL Starring Emilia Clarke and A DOLL'S HOUSE Starring Jessica Chastain are Postponed

The Jamie Lloyd Company has announced that, due to the ongoing impact of the pandemic, Anya Reiss' adaptation of Anton Chekhov's The Seagull and Henrik Ibsen's A Doll's House, in a versio…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:08AM[SHARE]

Almanac: Elie Wiesel on despair by Terry Teachout

"Because I remember, I despair. Because I remember, I have the duty to reject despair." Elie Wiesel, Nobel lecture, December 11, 1986 Continue reading Almanac: Elie Wiesel on despair at Abou…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:00AM[SHARE]
Thursday, May 28, 2020 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Larry Kramer: 'I think anger is a wonderful useful emotion' by Jasper Rees

Remembering the AIDS activist who wrote The Normal Heart and the screenplay for Women in Love Larry Kramer, who has died at the age of 84, was the Solzhenitsyn of AIDS who indomitably report…

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 06:54AM[SHARE]

A Global Film Festival and Concerts for All: New Livestreams to Watch by Maya Salam

Appointment viewing is back. Find out what online events to look for in coming days, and when to tune in.

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The Mythic Performances That Are Keeping Me Company by Ben Brantley

Unforgettable moments lost to time, from Christopher Plummer to Jennifer Holliday, now more than ever remind us of theater's special resonance.

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'The Plague' and 'Dekalog' Show Innovation in German-Language Theater by A.J. Goldmann

In an artistic world that constantly deconstructs itself, the creators of "The Plague" and "Dekalog" turned toward digital tools, with self-filmed actors and direction from the audience.

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For many cash-strapped theatres, Covid has just accelerated things to come by Shanine Salmon

We need to use this time wisely. As audience members, what do we want to see; as creatives, what can be made. If the expectations don't match, then audiences won't be back.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:00AM[SHARE]
Thursday, May 28, 2020 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Introducing Australia's newest virtual venue " The Reservoir Room by Arts Review

Multi-award-winning Australian entertainer Catherine Alcorn has not been idle during the COVID-19 isolation period, who, together with three-time Gold Logie nominee, Rodger Corser will host …

SOURCE: Australian Arts Review at 05:24AM[SHARE]

Nothing to cheer about: Bring It On postpones until 2021 with four other Selladoor tours

Bring It On The Musical, starring Amber Davies and Olympian Louis Smith, was meant to spend Christmas at London's Southbank Centre as part of a UK-wide tour. It has now been postponed until …

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Thursday, May 28, 2020 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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The Crown's Claire Foy and Matt Smith reunite in online virtual event by Sean McLoughlin

London: The Old Vic theatre has announced a new online initiative staring The Crown's Claire Foy and Matt Smith in

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 04:41AM[SHARE]

Organisations stand behind Community TV's survival as deadline looms by Arts Review

Community TV (CTV) stations Channel 31 Melbourne and Channel 44 Adelaide have received widespread support from local religious and multicultural organisations in a fight to renew their free-…

SOURCE: Australian Arts Review at 04:40AM[SHARE]
Thursday, May 28, 2020 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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St Nicholas by Arts Review

An eccentric, teasing yarn of a play from the multi-award winning author of The Weir, Canberra's The Street Theatre will present St Nicholas by award-winning Irish playwright, Conor McPherso…

SOURCE: Australian Arts Review at 03:03AM[SHARE]
Thursday, May 28, 2020 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Review: Warwick Thornton's The Beach is a delicate conversation with Country by Arts Review

Watching Warwick Thornton's The Beach is a journey into place and self. It made me want to breathe deeper and smell the salty air. It made me want to walk barefoot among the mangrove trees. …

SOURCE: Australian Arts Review at 02:00AM[SHARE]

A Mortal Theatre by Caridad Svich

By Caridad Svich. Caridad Svich offers some observations from this ever-evolving now, as the theatre industry contends with the manner in which it may come into its own during the COVID-19 p…

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Thursday, May 28, 2020 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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67th Sydney Film Festival: Virtual Edition reveals program by Arts Review

Running from 10 June 2020, Sydney Film Festival Director Nashen Moodley has launched the 67th Sydney Film Festival: Virtual Edition and Awards program. "Since the 66th Sydney Film Festival i…

SOURCE: Australian Arts Review at 01:11AM[SHARE]

Fifth annual Atlanta Musical Theatre Fest plans in-person, four-show event in August by ArtsATL Staff

The Atlanta Musical Theatre Festival has announced the four-show lineup for its... The post Fifth annual Atlanta Musical Theatre Fest plans in-person, four-show event in August appeared firs…

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Berkeley Rep Announces 7-Show 2021 Season by American Theatre Editors

The season will feature three world premieres and the Off-Broadway hit 'Octet.'

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:00AM[SHARE]
Thursday, May 28, 2020 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Today on Broadway: Thursday, May 28, 2020 & Kerry O'Malley by Ashley Steves

AIDS activist and "The Normal Heart" playwright Larry Kramer has died at the age of 84, the Obie Awards head to a virtual ceremony, and more streaming news.  Plus, James talks with Broadw…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 12:30AM[SHARE]

Revisit The Magic Show, Stephen Schwartz's Other Huge '70s Hit by Playbill Staff

The Doug Henning-led musical with a score from the composer of Wicked and Pippin opened May 28, 1974, and ran for 1,920 performances.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:05AM[SHARE]

Physical art fairs return to Hong Kong

Plus: Chart Art's new format shows women only; celebrating Sophie Taeuber-Arp

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17 Stage Performances to See Today, May 28 - See Tony nominee Rob McClure, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, a new National Theatre play and more

With in-person theatre out of commission for the foreseeable future, many companies and performers from Broadway and beyond are showcasing their work online. Below are performances you can w…

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Revisit The Normal Heart on Broadway in Honor of Larry Kramer by Marc J. Franklin

The playwright and AIDS activist died May 27 at 84.

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Checking In With… Wicked Star Hannah Corneau by Andrew Gans

The new feature series catches up with theatre artists during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

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