Thursday, June 25, 2020 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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Sir Ian McKellen to play Hamlet in age-blind show by Mark Brown

Theatre Royal Windsor production first in UK to begin rehearsals after lockdown The age of Shakespeare’s Hamlet has been the subject of much debate. But no one has mooted that he is 81. Re…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:24PM

France-Luce Benson’s Showtime Blues explores Black love built by shared trauma and triumphs by Fountaintheatre

This Saturday, June 27, at 5:00 pm The Fountain Theatre is proud to present a reading of France-Luce Benson’s one-act play Showtime Blues, originally presented at the Ensemble Studio Thea…

SOURCE: intimateexcellent.com at 11:19PM

Pandemic Relief from Houston’s MUSIC BOX THEATER by David Dow Bentley III

By DAVID DOW BENTLEY III     “The People’s Critic” [Click Any Photo to Enlarge] Is there musical theater after Covid-19? You betcha! And Houston’s MUSIC BOX THEATER is prepared t…

SOURCE: thepeoplescritic.com at 11:06PM
Thursday, June 25, 2020 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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TOM ANDERSEN- "COUNTIN' COWBOYS" by Tom Andersen

In honor of PRIDE 2020, I put together this video of an instrumental (with some vocals) of a piece I've been working on. There is no message- just handsome cowboys. It's been a weird 2020, s…

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:24PM

Theatre Review: ‘STC’s 34th Mock Trial,’ on Vimeo by Shakespeare Theatre Company by Mary Ann Johnson

One judge wore a cream bathrobe with “JUDGE” embroidered on the chest. One wore her robes and looked quite serious. One cracked herself up at one point with her pun (to be fair, everyone…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 10:19PM

Ian McKellen to start ‘Hamlet’ rehearsals next week by Johnny Oleksinski

Sir Ian McKellen’s show must go on.

SOURCE: The New York Post at 10:18PM
Thursday, June 25, 2020 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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Katherine Firkin: Sticks and Stones by Arts Review

A terrifying, twisting debut from TV news journalist Katherine Firkin. It’s time for a killer to leave his mark in Sticks and Stones. It’s winter in Melbourne and Detective Emmett Corban…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 09:39PM

The Last Five Years, The Other Palace Digital review - socially distanced heartbreak by Marianka Swain

Jason Robert Brown's chamber musical has new lockdown resonance A musical featuring two people who are physically separated? Jason Robert Brown’s work is a shutdown natural – as this new…

SOURCE: theartsdesk.com at 09:32PM
Thursday, June 25, 2020 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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The arts needed a champion – it got a package to prop up the major players 100 days later by Arts Review

It is now over 100 days since the country went into lockdown as a result of COVID-19. Overnight, all arts venues had to close, and arts activities essentially ceased because of the need for …

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 08:50PM

>> Streaming Theater >> Plays at Home: June 25 by Bdhorwitz

Play List – Mostly FREE – On Line NOW For REVIEWS, Click on Photos For Plays, Click on Theaters   “Polar Bears, Black Boys & Prairie Fringed Orchids” Vincent Terrell Durham #BLM…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 08:37PM
Thursday, June 25, 2020 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Five Arrested, Including Ex-Curator At Louvre, In Major Antiquities Trafficking Case by Artsjournal1

“The case concerns ‘the sale of hundreds of pieces for tens of millions of euros’, which were allegedly looted from Egypt, Syria and Yemen as well as zones in Libya under Islamic State…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:42PM

Jon Batiste Takes Protest Music To The Streets by Artsjournal

Jon Batiste, the jazz pianist and “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” bandleader, has spent the last three weekends marching in the streets of New York, leading musicians and protesters…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:42PM

Trendlines: 18 Trends Moving The Art World by Artsjournal

In consultation with art world professionals—artists, dealers, curators, museum administrators—we identified dynamics and ideas on the horizon, some with trajectories tracing into the pa…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:42PM

Everything’s Changed. Get Help! by Artsjournal

We’re introducing Arts Reach New Ways Forward – a comprehensive package of breakthrough strategies to help you navigate uncertain times and be fully prepared for the future opportunities…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:42PM

Survey: Racial Gaps In Perception Of Benefits Of Higher Education by Artsjournal

New America found that 86 percent of whites and 89 percent of Asian Americans believe that those who pursue higher education will have more job opportunities than those who do not. But onl…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:42PM

Early, Unfinished Story By Louisa May Alcott Published For First Time — With Invitation For Writers To Finish It by Artsjournal1

“Aunt Nellie’s Diary,” a 9,000-word piece written when Alcott was in her late teens, “is narrated by the 40-year-old title character, and follows her observations as a romantic trian…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:42PM

Onstage Star Dancer, Offstage Racially Profiled by Artsjournal

“As an artist, I try to portray strength, grace and power in everything I dance. Offstage my experiences with police have left me feeling diminished. I share these stories not for pity, bu…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:42PM

Why Studying How To Teach Dance Is Important, Even For The Best Dancers by Artsjournal1

“There is a pervasive idea that if you are a great dancer, you are automatically qualified to teach, whether you have training or experience in education practices or not. There is also an…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:42PM

Cairo’s Bizarre Phantom Architecture by Artsjournal

“So much of the city has been demolished before we’ve even discovered and documented it. It means that, despite the generations of development, Cairo is not a place where you can walk ar…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:42PM

How America’s Big Three Cinema Chains Messed Up Their Reopening Plans by Artsjournal1

Last week, AMC, Regal, and Cinemark all issued elaborate safety plans for reopening — but all three said that they wouldn’t require patrons to wear masks except where local governments o…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:42PM

A New Image Of The Loch Ness Monster (And The Long Culture That Surrounds It) by Artsjournal

Nessie may be hiding, the monster’s faithful believers will think. Every time the scientists come, Nessie dives deeper and hides. She’s a diva. She’s the Garbo of the animal kingdom. S…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:42PM

Our Enduring Myths Of College by Artsjournal

Thirty-four million Americans—over a tenth of the nation’s population—have some college credits but dropped out before graduating. They are nearly twice as likely as college graduates …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:42PM

Performance Reviews For Statues? by Artsjournal

While some have suggested placing these statues in a museum or leaving them to deteriorate naturally, I propose another way: a statue of limitations, where towns and cities would hold a mass…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:42PM

Dixie Chicks Drop The “Dixie” by Artsjournal

The band’s social media accounts and website were changed Thursday to reflect the new name for the band, which is made up of Martie Maguire, Natalie Maines and Emily Strayer. “We want to…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:42PM

We’re Witnessing The Death Of Shopping Malls by Artsjournal

By mid-May, 28 percent of the surveyed members of Restaurants Canada, which represents 30,000 restaurants and food-service operations across the country, either said they were never reopenin…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:42PM

Government publishes roadmap for England's theatres by Mark Brown Arts Correspondent

Industry leaders welcome plan but say they urgently need dates to plan their Covid-19 recovery Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage A five-stage roadmap to help …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:03PM
Thursday, June 25, 2020 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Thursday, June 25, 2020 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Hugh Jackman’s COVID-delayed Broadway return in ‘The Music Man’ now slated for April 2021 start by Karu F. Daniels

“We’re obviously profoundly disappointed to be unable to start rehearsals for ‘The Music Man’ as scheduled,” producer Scott Rudin said. “But safety is safety, and it has to tak…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 05:45PM

Broadway Brainteasers: Lillias White Word Search!

Today, we're bringing you a word search based on the Broadway career of Tony Award-winner, Lillias White!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:36PM

BRANDEN & JAMES Team Up With Shoshana Bean for Their Debut Album

BRANDEN & JAMES are bringing a soulful new sound to fans with the long-awaited release of their debut album, Chasing Dreams. A follow up to their critically-acclaimed 2018 EP, Hallelujah…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:36PM

SLEEPLESS Musical Aims for August Opening at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre

According to a new report, SLEEPLESS, A Musical Romance, based on the original screenplay Sleepless in Seattle, is hoping to premiere in London on August 25, 2020 at the newly opened Trouba…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:36PM

HAIRSPRAY to Open at The London Coliseum April 2021

The producers of Hairspray the Musical have announced new performance dates for West End return of the multi award-winning smash hit musical.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:36PM

Bring an artist’s performance into your home, or at least to your driveway. by Lorraine Treanor

Have you ever wished that your living space could be re-imagined by a set designer? Or that you could gift a personalized greeting or concert by a favorite performer? Or that a theatre artis…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 05:24PM

Audition Song Suggestions for Company the Musical – by Character by Performerstuff

Audition Song Suggestions for Company the Musical – by Character Written by Leryn Turlington June 22nd, 2020 Another hundred people are preparing for Company the musical, but you�…

SOURCE: performerstuff.com at 05:15PM

Former Atlanta Ballet dancer Kiara Felder on systemic racism in the dance world by Scott Freeman

In 2012, at age 20, Kiara Felder joined Atlanta Ballet and became,... The post Former Atlanta Ballet dancer Kiara Felder on systemic racism in the dance world appeared first on ARTS ATL.

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 05:12PM
Thursday, June 25, 2020 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Seattle Theatre Group announces staff cuts in wake of coronavirus shutdowns by Megan Burbank

Seattle Theatre Group, operator of the Paramount, Moore and Neptune theaters, will reduce staffing by about 70%, the organization said Thursday.

SOURCE: www.seattletimes.com at 04:59PM

Radical Theater in LA – Part II by Julio Martinez

In part II of his 'Radical Theatre in LA' series, Julio Martinez unpacks exploratory theatre in the late 1900's. The post Radical Theater in LA – Part II appeared first on At This Stage.

SOURCE: thisstage.la at 04:51PM

“Nathan C. Jones: A Love Story?” watch party by Pauline Adamek

FACEBOOK WATCH PARTY! This Saturday — June 27 — at 3pm PST / 6pm EST log onto a Facebook Watch Party of the musical Nathan C. Jones: A Love Story? by Vanessa Stewart and Brendan Milbu…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 04:48PM

This Weekend at the Public Theater of San Antonio by Kurt Gardner

Music, new works and important news about theater are available at The Public's virtual theater this weekend.

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 04:48PM

Livestreaming a reading of Women Behind the Curtain

By . Asian American Theatre Artists of Boston presents a reading of Women Behind the Curtain livestreaming on the global, commons-based, peer produced HowlRound TV network at howlround.tv on…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 04:45PM

In Brave Soul Collective online debut, raw monologues about anti-Blackness by News Desk

Brave Soul Collective (BSC) launches their virtual performance season Sunday, June 28, 2020, at 7 pm EST with Question Marks—an online event of raw, thought-provoking theater that addresse…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 04:41PM

Michael Urie, Sherri Shepherd, Tate Donovan, Lainie Kazan & More Featured in Today's New Pack Podcast Play

Today's new play released for The Pack Podcast features 'April in Paris' with Michael Urie, Sherri Shepherd, Tate Donovan, Lainie Kazan, Dayle Reyfel and Caspar Phillipson.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:35PM

Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley to Host International Thespian Excellence Awards Showcase on STARS IN THE HOUSE

Broadway has the Tonys. Hollywood has the Oscars. Now Thespians have the Thespys. The International Thespian Excellence Awards, or Thespys for short, recognize the highest level of achieveme…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:30PM

Livestreaming Experiments in Digital Storytelling | Exegesis

By . La MaMa and CultureHub present Experiments in Digital Storytelling | Exegesis livestreaming on the global, commons-based peer produced HowlRound TV network at howlround.tv on Monday 29 …

SOURCE: HowlRound at 04:27PM

Michael Potts, Mary Testa, Kara Young, Debra Monk, and More Lend Their Talents to Pride Plays 2020 by Ruthie Fierberg

A stacked lineup of Broadway and Off-Broadway stars filled the casts of this year’s developmental readings of 11 new plays encapsulating a beautiful array of LGBTQ+ experiences.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:25PM

Watch Jada Pinkett Smith, Evan Rachel Wood, Mara Wilson, More in the Trailer for Showbiz Kids by Dan Meyer

The HBO documentary film, written and directed by Broadway's Alex Winter, will debut July 14.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:24PM

Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Lara McDonnell of Artemis Fowl by Broadway.com

Former West End Matilda star Lara McDonnell checks in about starring in Artemis Fowl and more!

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:24PM

We Endorse! Whoopi Goldberg Has A New Nickname for Broadway: 'The Great Bright Way' by Lindsey Sullivan

The nation is engaged in challenging conversations about racism, which have reached the lights of Broadway. "The Great White Way" has been a longtime nickname for the New York City theate…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:24PM

Pulitzer Finalist The Minutes Sets Dates for Broadway Return by Broadway.com

Tracy Letts' Pulitzer-finalist drama The Minutes will return to Broadway following the shutdown caused by the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. The Minutes began its run at the Cort Theatre on Febru…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:24PM

American Buffalo Revival Announces New Dates for Spring 2021 by Broadway.com

The new Broadway staging of David Mamet's three-hander American Buffalo will begin previews on March 22, 2021 and officially open on April 14, exactly one year after its previously scheduled…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:24PM

Jesse Eisenberg, Michael Zegen, Edie Falco & More Set for the New Group's Benefit Readings by Lindsey Sullivan

The New Group's Off Stage initiative will present a Reunion Reading Series featuring original casts of acclaimed plays from the company’s first 25 years. Each reading, which will be broadc…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:24PM

Be a Part of This Revolution! Watch Billy Porter and the Stars of Pose Dance It Out Ahead of Pose-A-Thon Special by Lindsey Sullivan

The only thing better than a dance party? A dance party led by Billy Porter, Mj Rodriguez and the cast Pose! The hit FX show's company will come together on June 26 at 10PM ET for a virtual …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:24PM

Odds & Ends: Julianne Moore & Alec Baldwin to Star in Benefit Reading of Same Time, Next Year & More by Lindsey Sullivan

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed recently. Stage & Screen Greats Julianne Moore & Alec Baldwin Unite On July 12, Julianne Moore and Alec Baldwin will join for…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:24PM

Former Matilda Star Lara McDonnell on Filming Artemis Fowl, Her Family of Fans & More by Caitlin Moynihan

Theater fans may know Lara McDonnell as being one of the several young performers to take on the title role of the long-running Matilda in the West End. Now, the young actress is starring in…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:24PM

Leslie Odom Jr., Brian Stokes Mitchell, Rita Moreno, More Are Part of 2020 Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular Broadcast by Andrew Gans

The July 4 celebration, featuring both new content and retrospective highlights, will be broadcast on Bloomberg Television.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:14PM

Leslie Odom Jr., Brian Stokes Mitchell, Rita Moreno, More Are Part of A Boston Pops Salute to Our Heroes Broadcast by Andrew Gans

The July 4 celebration, featuring both new content and retrospective highlights, will be broadcast on Bloomberg Television.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:14PM

Broadway Shows “American Buffalo” and “The Minutes,” Set for Next Spring After COVID Postponement by Roger Friedman

Great news! The revival of David Mamet’s “American Buffalo” and the launch of Tracy Letts’ “The Minutes” will open on Broadway next

SOURCE: ShowBiz 411 at 04:03PM

Broadway Star Nick Cordero’s Wife Posts Long Update: “Nick is profoundly weak. Is this defeating? Sometimes it is, I won’t lie” by Roger Friedman

Nick Cordero: his wife Amanda Kloots has posted a long, honest message on Instagram. I have copied it here. This poor guy.

SOURCE: ShowBiz 411 at 04:03PM
Thursday, June 25, 2020 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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21 Students Across 2 Countries and 7 States Win International Thespian Excellence Awards by Logan Culwell-Block

Winners in performance categories will present their work on the Thespys Showcase, streaming live on Playbill June 26.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:38PM

Edward Pierce's Miracle: How a Broadway Set Designer Beat Covid and Made Medical History

Pierce is the first American to receive a placental cell transplant to fight the insidious virus that left him on a ventilator for five weeks.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:32PM

Disney Parks Will Re-Theme Splash Mountain After The Princess and the Frog

The beloved ride has operated since 1989.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:32PM

The Minutes and American Buffalo Planning Broadway Returns in 2021

The productions are expected to reopen on the one-year anniversaries of their originally announced opening dates.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:32PM

Richard Nelson Will Premiere a New Zoom Apple Family Play in July

The production will debut on YouTube.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:32PM

Theater Streams Make Room for Molière (and Imelda Marcos) by Elisabeth Vincentelli

The online bounty also includes a rare Lorraine Hansberry play, two Lincoln Center stagings and black British responses to the killing of George Floyd.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 03:24PM

Five Nonbinary Comics on This Moment: ‘I’m Not Some New Buzzword’ by Shane O’neill

These comedians talk about their experiences in the industry, and wanting audiences to look beyond their gender identity.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 03:24PM

VIDEO: Cast and Producers from POSE Perform Billy Porter's 'Love Yourself'

In a first look at the upcoming POSE-A-THON special, the cast and producers of the hit FX series Pose perform Billy Porter's Hit Song a?oeLove Yourself.a??

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:24PM

Behind the Rainbow Flag: Jenn Colella Shares the Story of Her First Pride Event in 1995

In an exclusive video, Jenn Colella shared the story of her very first Pride event, in 1995.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:24PM

Jenn Colella & Chilina Kennedy Announced for BROADWAY BANTER: PRIDE EDITION

It has been announced that Jenn Colella (Come From Away) & Chilina Kennedy (Beautiful: The Carole King Musical) will be the stars for Broadway Banter: Pride Edition on Saturday, June 27 …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:24PM

The New Group Off Stage Presents Benefit Reunion Readings Featuring Edie Falco, Jesse Eisenberg, Michael Zegen and More

The New Group Off Stage will present a Reunion Reading Series featuring original casts of iconic plays from the company's first 25 years.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:24PM

QUIZ: Only People Who Had a Hamilton Phase Can Get an A+ on This Trivia Quiz

All of this hype for #Hamilfilm is making us feel like it's 2015 again! So many #Ham4Ham episodes and memorizing the entire show... take our ultimate Hamilton Phase quiz and see how well you…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:24PM

FROZEN 2 is the 5th Longest-Running Number 1 in the History of Billboard's Soundtracks Chart

Frozen 2 is the officially the 5th longest-running number 1 in the history of Billboard's Soundtracks Chart!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:24PM

A BOSTON POPS SALUTE TO OUR HEROES to Feature Leslie Odom Jr., Rita Moreno, Brian Stokes Mitchell and More

The 2020 Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular broadcast, under the direction Keith Lockhart, will present A Boston Pops Salute to Our Heroes, featuring both new content and retrospective highli…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:24PM

Watch Now: Ben Platt Talks About Dear Evan Hansen Movie on Jimmy Fallon by Broadway Direct

Ben Platt reminisces about spending his childhood producing backyard plays, addresses rumors about starring in a potential Dear Evan Hansen film and talks about Season 2 of The Politician. T…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 03:20PM

Get to Know the Top 10 Cast Albums on Billboard, From HAMILTON, to SIX, and More!

While theaters across the country have been closed due to coronavirus, musical fans can find comfort in listening to their cast recordings. We've gathered the Top 10 Cast Albums on the Billb…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:19PM

The Minutes Returns to Broadway in March 2021 by Broadway Direct

Steppenwolf’s production of The Minutes by Tracy Letts, directed by Anna D. Shapiro, will return to Broadway, opening exactly one year after its original opening date of Sunday, March 15, …

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 03:16PM

American Buffalo to Open on Broadway in April 2021 by Broadway Direct

The coronavirus pandemic has shaken up the Broadway industry this year. The producers of American Buffalo have announced that this production, written by David Mamet and directed by Neil Pep…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 03:07PM

Breaking: AMERICAN BUFFALO Will Now Open in Spring 2021

American Buffalo, written by David Mamet and directed by Neil Pepe, will officially open at the Circle in the Square Theatre (235 W 50th Street) on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, exactly one yea…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:01PM

Breaking: THE MINUTES Will Arrive on Broadway in Spring 2021

There is big news for Big Cherry! BroadwayWorld has just learned that Steppenwolf's production of The Minutes by Tracy Letts, directed by Anna D. Shapiro, will return to Broadway opening ex…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:01PM

Richard Nelson's Apple Family is Back with AND SO WE COME FORTH- Streaming Live on July 1

Apple Family Productions has announced the world premiere of AND SO WE COME FORTH: The Apple Family: A Dinner on Zoom, the latest play in the Rhinebeck Panorama, written and directed by Ton…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:01PM
Thursday, June 25, 2020 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Walter Dallas, a gentle giant by Cogency

My friend Walter Dallas has lost his battle with cancer. In loving tribute, we reprint here a profile that I originally wrote in 2005 about this gentle giant.   Dallas told me, “I am an A…

SOURCE: theculturalcritic.com at 02:55PM

VIDEO: Watch Brian Stokes Mitchell, Ann Hampton Callaway, Postmodern Jukebox and More Perform 'Pick Yourself Up'

Grammy award-winning vocalists and instrumentalists, studio musicians, top YouTube music creators and even a world-class tap dancer have all come together to raise funds for their fellow art…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:53PM

Watch Billy Porter, Mj Rodriguez, Patti LuPone, and the Cast of Pose in New Video For 'Love Yourself' by Dan Meyer

The stars aligned for a virtual Pride performance of Porter's song, ahead of FX's Pose-a-Thon June 26.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:50PM

Singer Jessie Ware feels the love for Donna Summer and NYC by Chuck Arnold

"She just had this power and this femininity and flirtation."

SOURCE: The New York Post at 02:48PM

Theater Preview: THE MAGIC PARLOUR AT HOME (New Virtual Show by Chicago’s Dennis Watkins) by Tony Frankel and Lawrence Bommer

JUST AS MAGICAL REMOTELY Is stuff magical only because it can’t be explained? Perhaps it’s more than just the absence of logic, probability, or reason. There’s a presence too: Magic ev…

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 02:46PM

Thespians’ Big Night by Christa Skiles

Inaugural Thespys ceremony to be broadcast live June 26 The post Thespians’ Big Night appeared first on Dramatics Magazine Online.

SOURCE: Dramatics Magazine at 02:45PM

18 LGBTQ+ Films to Watch in June and Beyond by Performerstuff

18 LGBTQ+ Films to Watch in June and Beyond Written by Tiffany Wilkie June 24, 2020 Performer Stuff honors the LGBTQ+ artists who bring their stories to the screen. For this article, …

SOURCE: performerstuff.com at 02:43PM

18 Theatre Reads to Enjoy in Summer 2020 by Dan Meyer

These recent and upcoming books offer something for any lover of the stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:39PM

Rush review – Rupert Everett searches for the meaning of monogamy by Arifa Akbar

Available onlineA gay love triangle leads to a generational battle over queer identity in this beguiling, Zoom-broadcast comedy of manners Hottest front-room seats: the best theatre and danc…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:36PM

Chiara Miller Is Eager to Grab Any Opportunity to Pursue Performing - Next on Stage

We're down to our top 5 in the Next on Stage competition! Learn more about Chiara's charity, a memory from a masterclass, and her favorite musical!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:31PM

Hosea Mundi Shares How Seeing Wayne Brady in Kinky Boots Changed His Life - Next on Stage

We're down to our top 5 in the Next on Stage competition! Learn more about Hosea's charity, his first time seeing Kinky Boots, and what he's being up to during quarantine!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:01PM

BWW Exclusive: Listen to Amber Gray Sing a Todd Almond Tune on ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE Album

We are excited to bring you an exclusive track from the album- 'I Don't Know About You,' written by Todd Almond (Girl from the North Country) and performed by Amber Gray (Hadestown).

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:01PM

Alden Theatre’s ‘Drive-Thru Drama’ offers family-friendly joy by David Siegel

The ever nimble Alden in McLean has developed a unique way to provide theatrical entertainment in this era of COVID-19. With indoor live theater on hiatus for more than three months, the Ald…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:00PM

Broadway Producers Of ‘American Buffalo’ & ‘The Minutes’ Call COVID-19 Vaccine “Essential” To Planned Spring 2021 Reopenings by Greg Evans

The Broadway revival of American Buffalo, orignally set to star Laurence Fishburne, Sam Rockwell and Darren Criss, and the Steppenwolf production of Tracy Letts’ The Minutes are targeting …

SOURCE: Deadline at 02:00PM

The Apple Family to Reunite for Another Free Zoom Play From Richard Nelson by Olivia Clement

The latest play in the Rhinebeck Panorama will be streamed on YouTube to benefit The Actors Fund.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:00PM

‘American Buffalo,’ ‘The Minutes’ move Broadway dates to spring 2021 by Caitlin Huston

“American Buffalo” and “The Minutes” have rescheduled their Broadway dates to spring 2021. The two plays, lead produced by Jeffrey Richards, were originally intended to open on Broad…

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 02:00PM
Thursday, June 25, 2020 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Berkshire Theatre Group to Present Newsies, The Wiz Live!, More at Drive-In Cinema by Dan Meyer

Sunset Cinema will launch July 10 with the filmed Disney stage musical, starring Jeremy Jordan and Kara Lindsay.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:59PM

Tracy Letts' The Minutes and David Mamet's American Buffalo Plan to Open on Broadway in Spring 2021 by Andrew Gans

The Minutes will return to the Cort Theatre, and American Buffalo will play Circle in the Square.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:59PM

Western Exhibitions invites a Cincinnati art center to Chicago by S. Nicole Lane

“Visionaries + Voices” presents sincere and humble work from an Ohio-based nonprofit that supports artists with disabilities. It’s storming heavily outside…

SOURCE: www.chicagoreader.com at 01:50PM

Chanel Bragg Named Associate AD at Arizona Theatre Co. by American Theatre Editors

She is an Arizona native with extensive ties in the local theatre community.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:46PM

Splash Mountain Ride at Walt Disney World & Disneyland to be Reimagined with PRINCESS AND THE FROG

Disney Parks announced today that the Splash Mountain attraction in Walt Disney World and Disneyland will be reimagined with theming from The Princess and the Frog.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:45PM

Secrets to Look for in the Falsettos Sing-Along Broadcast by Ruthie Fierberg

Tony nominee Brandon Uranowitz reveals mishaps and backstage murmurs to clock in the free June 25 broadcast, as well as the importance of this story in our 2020 celebration of Pride.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:44PM

Murilo Ohl Was Inspired By Next on Stage to Bring Joy to Others - Next on Stage

We're down to our top 5 in the Next on Stage competition! Learn more about Murilo's charity, why he applied for Next on Stage, and what 'VAI BRASIL!' means!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:31PM

Baltimore Center Stage Announces Shortened 2020-21 Season by American Theatre Editors

The season, which will feature 3 world premieres, is set to begin in January 2021.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:19PM

Watch Robbie Rozelle Sing Original Tune “In Hell’s Kitchen” From His New Album by Ruthie Fierberg

The director and performer releases his live album Songs From Inside My Locker June 26.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:07PM
Thursday, June 25, 2020 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Virtual Learning Compilation. Thank you!

George Street Playhouse: There's still time to stay connected and creative this summer! Create and bring to life your own puppet, write and perform an original play with music, and so much m…

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:56PM

Homebound Project 3: Starry new plays about unhinged characters and their champions by New York Theater

“How are you getting through these days?” Thomas Sadoski asks. “At first I felt like Anne Frank but with Amazon Prime,” Jennifer Carpenter answers…”Now I’ve decided my apartmen…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 12:50PM

State of the professional dance industry through COVID-19, Part II: Looking into the future by Admin

Concert dance means many people gathered together in a confined space — audiences, crew members, performers and front-of-house staff. That’s the simple fact of it. In a world where it’…

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 12:33PM

8 Things to Do This Weekend

Our culture writers offer suggestions for what to watch or listen to, and how to celebrate Pride Month as it winds down.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:32PM

What’s Different About the Queer Theatre From Ryan J. Haddad and Danny Sharron by Dan Meyer

The writer and director dive into their collaboration on Good Time Charlie, presented in digital reading as part of Pride Plays 2020.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:31PM

Adam Kantor, Sasha Velour and More Take Part in Online Jewish Queer Pride Event

Pride celebrations will go on this year for LGBTQ+ Jews with a virtual iteration of Jew York Pride, a collaboration between Out at the J of the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan and major Jewis…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:12PM

Actors' Equity Calls on Walt Disney World to Delay Opening and Strengthen Safety Protocols With Regular Testing

Actors' Equity Association released a statement after reports that Disneyland has postponed opening in California.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:12PM

Jenna Ushkowitz & Darnell Abraham to Join MICHAEL MOTT & FRIENDS: LIVE AT HOME

On Wednesday, July 1st at 6pm EST, composer/lyricist, Michael Mott (In The Light, A Faustian Tale, Mob Wife, A Mafia Comedy, and studio albums, Where The Sky Ends and Abandoned Hear…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:12PM

Co-Founder Of DC’s Signature Theater Resigns Following Allegations Of Sexual Assault by Artsjournal1

Two actors have publicly accused Eric Schaeffer, who has been the Northern Virginia company’s artistic director since its beginnings in 1989, of repeatedly grabbing their genitals during p…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 12:03PM

Alex Newell, Celia Rose Gooding, Christian Dante White and Michael James Scott Share What Pride Means to Them by Caitlin Moynihan

With global protests calling for justice and racial equality, Black Broadway artists are using their voices to promote change. In an effort to keep the conversation growing, Broadway.com inv…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:03PM

Broadway.com #LiveatFive: Home Edition with Michael James Scott, Celia Rose Gooding, Alex Newell and Christian Dante White by Broadway.com

Michael James Scott leads Celia Rose Gooding, Alex Newell and Christian Dante White in a special Pride-themed roundtable discussion.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:03PM

Ben Platt on the Dear Evan Hansen Film & His Quarantine 'Stache by Lindsey Sullivan

Tony winner Ben Platt has probably been streamed into your home recently—if you are caught up on his Netflix concert special and/or the new season of The Politician. Now the popular perf…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:03PM

Lincoln Center Theater Reschedules 2 Productions for 2021 by Matthew Wexler

Lincoln Center Theater's productions of 'Intimate Apparel' and 'Flying Over Sunset are scheduled to return in 2021 after closing prematurely due to COVID-19. The post Lincoln Center Theater …

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 12:03PM

First Listen! Hear Laura Osnes Sing 'When I See You Again' from Artists in Residence Benefit Album by Lindsey Sullivan

We love an exclusive first listen—especially one from an album that's for an incredible cause! As previously announced, Broadway Records and producer Andrew Gerle will release an album of …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:03PM

Feingold on Old Movies for Theater Lovers: Preston Sturges’ ’The Palm Beach Story’ by Michael Feingold

If you’ve never seen 'The Palm Beach Story,' and are among the lucky folk soon to taste its delights for the first time, what a treat you have in store. The post Feingold on Old Movies for…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 12:00PM

‘Perhaps something genuinely new in theatre:’ THE TIME MACHINE – Creation Theatre (Online review) by Darren Ross

So bizarre and unlikely is the story behind the creation of this play that one wonders whether writer Jonathan Holloway has time-travelled himself!

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PM

Getting Ready! '13' The Musical Company Reunites This Sunday for Virtual Reunion!

"It Can't Be True" but it is! Nearly 12 years after the the original cast of 13 took their Broadway bows, members of the cast, band and company are having an epic virtual reunion presented b…

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 12:00PM
Thursday, June 25, 2020 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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How to Watch Hamilton Online — and Other Frequently Asked Questions

You've got questions, we've got the answers.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:54AM

Cross Pollinating Ideas About Moving Into The Realm Of Digital Experiences by Drew McManus

There’s an excellent article in the 6/23/2020 edition of SmashingMagazine.com by Suzanne Scacca that examines the ways COVID-19 is forcing the restaurant sector to radically rethink the wa…

SOURCE: artshacker.com at 11:52AM

A Sneak Peek at Lost In The Stars: Black Theatre Makers Drawn by Hirschfeld by Marc J. Franklin

The Al Hirschfeld Foundation presents the online exhibition through August 2.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:52AM

Quantum Theatre takes 'leap of faith,' announcing shows in parks and indoors by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

“An Odyssey,” “Chimerica” and new musical “The Current War” were announced for in-person audiences. 

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 11:37AM

Celebrate Mary Beth Peil's Birthday With Some Life Advice From The Tony Nominee by Dan Meyer

The Broadway and TV star was born on June 25.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:25AM

Theater: Gay marriage, HIV plays; Fox tours by ArtsATL Staff

Out Front Theatre Company will celebrate the five-year anniversary of the Supreme... The post Theater: Gay marriage, HIV plays; Fox tours appeared first on ARTS ATL.

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 11:06AM
Thursday, June 25, 2020 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Rainy, muddy, magical: the music festival experience

With Glastonbury due to celebrate its 50th anniversary, David Cheal looks back at his life as a festival-goer

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 10:56AM

THE ANGLE PROJECT IS INVITING YOU TO SHARE YOUR STORY ABOUT COVID 19 HEALTH PROFESSIONALS by Robert Shuman

The Angle Project is inviting you to share your story. We are creating a storytelling series to showcase humanity behind the COVID 19 pandemic. TAP is seeking partnerships with hospitals,…

SOURCE: stagevoices.com at 10:55AM

Omaha Symphony Names Next Music Director: Ankush Kumar Bahl by Artsjournal1

Bahl, who succeeds Thomas Wilkins at the start of the 2021-22 season, becomes the second conductor of color in a row to hold the music director position in Omaha. An Indian-American born and…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 10:48AM

Philadelphia Museum Of Art To Let Go More Than 20% Of Its Staff by Artsjournal1

“The [museum] is moving to cut more than 100 jobs from its staff through furloughs, voluntary departures, and possibly layoffs. The furloughs will go into effect July 6, museum officials t…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 10:48AM

Google News Starts Program ‘To Pay Publishers For High-Quality Content’ by Artsjournal1

“The U.S. internet giant has for years tried to fend off demands for payment from news publishers worldwide in return for using their content, with European media groups among their fierce…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 10:48AM

A Classical Music Festival With All Black Musicians — And Why It’s Necessary by Artsjournal1

Lee Pringle, founder of the Colour of Music Festival in Charleston: “The average white orchestra fears that Colour of Music will shine a huge light on the fact that while you can’t put b…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 10:48AM

Broadway Checklist: How Many of These Shows at the August Wilson Theatre Have You Seen? by Marc J. Franklin

Look back at the 10 most recent productions to play over 100 performances at the beloved theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:46AM

Eric Schaeffer Departs Signature Theatre After Multiple Allegations of Sexual Assault

The theater's artistic director has announced that he's "retiring" after the charges came to light on social media.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:06AM

New York City and Honolulu Theatres Form Coalition to Spotlight Artists of Color by Dan Meyer

Reset Theatre Coalition will highlight Caribbean-American and Polynesian voices during a five-night showcase in July.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:05AM

Watch Lin-Manuel Miranda in 'Alexander Hamilton' From the Upcoming Hamilton Film by Andrew Gans

Get a sneak peek of the musical ahead of its July 3 premiere on Disney+.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:04AM

Watch a Clip of Lin-Manuel Miranda in 'Alexander Hamilton' From the Upcoming Hamilton Film by Andrew Gans

Get a sneak peek of the musical ahead of its July 3 premiere on Disney+.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:04AM

‘Pushes the envelope of the monologue genre’: DECLAN – The Actors Centre (Online review) by John Chapman

Jimbo is 12 and on the cusp of young adulthood. Both his body and his mind are confused about its identity and the world around him is not much help.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00AM
Thursday, June 25, 2020 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Review: The Nobodies, Chalk Line Theatre by Olivia Kiely

Review: The Nobodies, Chalk Line Theatre5.0StarsAs a rule of thumb, reviews are generally published immediately after they have been written; this particular review bucks that trend. This re…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 09:54AM

Review: Noah And The Peacock, Nottingham Playhouse by Mirren Wilson

Review: Noah And The Peacock, Nottingham Playhouse 4.0Stars Reader Rating 0 Votes A big question that has tortured parents for the past 3 months is “How on earth are we going to entertain …

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 09:54AM

GRACE NOTES: Thursday, June 25, 2020 by Susan Grace

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SOURCE: Grace Notes Subscription at 09:44AM

NEWS: Jermyn Street Theatre dark for rest of 2020, artistic director lambasts ‘deafening Government silence’ by Press Releases

Jermyn Street Theatre has announced that it will remain closed until some point in 2021. Tom Littler lays bare the lack of support from Westminster.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:40AM

7 amazing Bay Area things to do this weekend, June 26-28 by Randy McMullen, Jackie Burrell

We have some great ideas for the weekend, from Pride movies and music to celebrating Bay Area Black-owned restaurants to great movies, TV and music.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 09:30AM

What to Expect From Pride Plays’ Presentation of Masculinity Max by Dan Meyer

Playwright MJ Kaufman examines what happens when a trans man adopts the good and the bad of traditional American masculinity.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:30AM

Hot Clip of the Day: Liza Minnelli Sings for Stonewall 25

On June 26, 1994, 26 years ago tomorrow, there was a massive gathering in NYC's Central Park for 'STONEWALL 25' commemorating the 25th anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall riots. Liza Minnelli …

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 09:00AM
Thursday, June 25, 2020 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Discover new voices by Christa Skiles

Preview the 2020 Next Generation Works scripts The post Discover new voices appeared first on Dramatics Magazine Online.

SOURCE: Dramatics Magazine at 08:57AM

Watch the Cast of The Louder We Get Perform 'This Dance Is For You' in Quarantine by Dan Meyer

The video features Broadway alums Evan Kinnane, Lee MacDougall, Thom Allison, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:45AM

Louvre Plans Four-Year Overhaul Of How It Displays And Explains Its Art by Artsjournal1

“To counter its elitist image, the museum will strive for a ‘cultural democratisation’ to make its treasures more accessible with improved presentation, labelling and curating. [Direct…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 08:42AM

Australian Government Announces $250M Rescue Package For Arts by Artsjournal1

The program includes $90 million to underwrite bank loans to fund new productions, $35 million in additional money for organizations already funded by the federal government, $50 million to …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 08:42AM

‘Beats’ Review: A Last Hurrah, and a First Trip by Ben Kenigsberg

Set in Scotland in 1994, the film tells a tender, moody story of friendship.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 08:42AM

Photographer Helen Murray unveils a series of portraits in support of Act for Change charity by Hira Desai

London-based theatre photographer Helen Murray has released a series of portraits titled Widening the Lens in support of Act for Change. Check them out! The post Photographer Helen Murray u…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 08:39AM
Thursday, June 25, 2020 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Today on Broadway: Thursday, June 25, 2020 + Robbie Rozelle by Matt Tamanini

“Music Man” Pushes Opening to Spring, First “Hamilton” Clip, Ashley Talks to THE Robbie Rozelle About His Forthcoming Album “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday,…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 07:55AM

Julianne Moore and Alec Baldwin Will Lead Virtual Performance of SAME TIME, NEXT YEAR to Benefit Guild Hall

Julianne Moore and Alec Baldwin will lead a virtual performance of Same Time, Next Year to benefit Guild Hall.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:54AM

VIDEO: Dame Judi Dench Expresses Concern For the Return of Theatre

Dame Judi Dench recently chatted with Channel 4 about the future of the theatre and more.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:54AM

Catch a look at Claire Foy and Matt Smith in socially distanced rehearsals for Lungs at The Old Vic by Hira Desai

The Old Vic has released a number of photos showing Claire Foy and Matt Smith in rehearsals for their upcoming socially distanced online performances of Lungs. The production will be directe…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 07:39AM

Finding love on Instagram Live by S. Nicole Lane

The media broadcasting network, COVIDtv, takes on dating. I love love. As a serial monogamist and someone who regularly writes about sex, I can’t help but grav…

SOURCE: www.chicagoreader.com at 07:30AM

Wilkie C. Mahoney, West Coast Whiz Bang: A Guest Post by Bob Sarber by Trav S.D.

Comedy writer Wilkie C. Mahoney has one champion on this world, and a fierce one it is. Journalist Bob Sarber knew him personally as a family friend when he was growing up. Nine months ago, …

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 07:18AM

Can architects help theatre to survive?

Packed crowds in intimate venues are the life and soul of theatre — but impossible to manage in a pandemic

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 07:12AM

Ms. Broadway June 2020: LaChanze and Celia Rose Gooding by JK

This is a first for us - a mother/daughter pair - being honored as Ms. Broadway. But, given that they both won the first ever Antonyo Award for Best Actor in a Musical off-Broadway (LaChanze…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:06AM

Gwendoline Christie-Led A Midsummer Night's Dream Begins Streaming June 25 by Dan Meyer

The Game of Thrones star played both Titania and Hippolyta in the 2019 Bridge Theatre production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:00AM

Almanac: Edward Abbey on melancholia by Terry Teachout

“As a confirmed melancholic, I can testify that the best and maybe only antidote for melancholia is action. However, like most melancholics, I suffer also from sloth.” Edward Abbey, A V…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:00AM
Thursday, June 25, 2020 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Another step on the road back to normality with the Czech Philharmonic

This performance from Sychrov Castle was a thank-you to Czech healthcare workers

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 06:54AM

Theatre News: Signature Theatre’s Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer Resigns in Wake of Assault Allegations by Peter Orvetti

Signature Theatre Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer will leave his position as of next Tuesday in the wake of allegations of sexual assault. Schaeffer co-founded Signature in 1989 and has bee…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 06:19AM

10 essential things to know know about ‘Hamilton’ before Disney Plus movie debuts July 3 by Chris Jones

On July 3, the Disney Plus streaming service will release a filmed version of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “Hamilton,” timed for the Independence Day holiday weekend. Here’s what you need to…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 06:18AM

Column: ‘Hamilton’ on Disney Plus is dropping into a very different America. How will it land? by Chris Jones

Hamilton on Disney Plus - Will our new political landscape change how people will regard it?

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 06:17AM

Theatre Lockdown Special 11: Shakespeare-as-rave, a starlit Old Vic, and, yes, those singing nuns by Matt Wolf

Some celeb-heavy revivals and a kids-friendly showstopper feature amongst this week's lineup Might we be nearing light at the end of the lockdown tunnel? It definitely seems that way, with t…

SOURCE: theartsdesk.com at 06:06AM

Olivier Award winner Clive Rowe launches crowdfunding campaign to help save Hackney Empire by Hira Desai

Clive Rowe has launched a crowdfunding campaign to help Hackney Empire survive the devastating impact Covid-19 lockdown has had on its finances. Read more. The post Olivier Award winner Cli…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:04AM

‘An uplifting & enjoyable production’: PETER PAN LIVE! – The Shows Must Go On ★★★★ (Online review) by Emma Clarendon

Confession time: I have found it difficult in the past to really enjoy or appreciate Peter Pan. This isn't so much down to JM Barrie's classic story but in the way it has been staged or film…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:00AM

Hartford dancer uses classic ballet as protest tool in ‘Dying Black Swans’ by Christopher Arnott

Brian Syms' short video "Dying Black Swans" uses classical ballet and other dance forms to make a strong non-verbal message about black lives, personal identity and survival, in response to …

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Thursday, June 25, 2020 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Winsome Pinnock meets Jasmine Lee-Jones: 'Some UK theatres have never staged a black British play' by Interview By Arifa Akbar

Two generations of playwrights on the pitfalls of colourblind casting, what sexism and racism have in common – and why the fall of Colston’s statue took their breath away Playwright Wins…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:54AM

REVIEW: Talking Heads, The Shrine, BBC iPlayer ✭✭✭✭ by Paul T Davies

By Paul T Davies Paul T Davies reviews Monica Dolan in The Shrine, part of Alan Bennett's Talking Heads series now playing on BBC iPlayer. Watch now! This post REVIEW: Talking Heads, The Shr…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 05:37AM

Some of France’s Only Live Theater Right Now Is a Historical Affront by Laura Cappelle

A theme park’s whiz-bang performances are an odd mix of high-quality production values and one-dimensional storytelling. Historians have long disputed the narratives.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:36AM

‘Hamilton’ Is Coming to the Small Screen. This Is How It Got There. by Michael Paulson

The film, a live capture of the hit Broadway show, will stream on Disney Plus beginning July 3. That wasn’t always the plan.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:18AM
Thursday, June 25, 2020 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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Open House Melbourne announces digital program highlights by Arts Review

The 13th annual Open House Melbourne will liven up the month of July with a schedule of free design and architecture events launching on Wednesday 1 July. The future of our city will be cons…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 04:46AM

It’s A Good Time To Broaden Board Composition Too by Joe Patti

Tyler Green’s tweet today about art museums acting like corporations rather than charities got me to look at the full series of tweets on the subject.  He is angered by the fact that inst…

SOURCE: insidethearts.com at 04:12AM
Thursday, June 25, 2020 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Battle Of The Sexes In The Midst Of A Refugee Crisis In Korea: “Big Love” By Ets (Eye To Soul) by Walter Byongsok Chon

The Korean theatre company ETS, which is an acronym for Eye To Soul, staged Charles Mee’s Big Love (2001) at the Haneul Round Theatre in Seoul, Korea, in June 2019 for the ten-year anniver…

SOURCE: thetheatretimes.com at 03:45AM

80 Days in Hospital: Broadway Star Nick Cordero “has a little bit of a new infection…but it’s under control” says wife by Roger Friedman

Over 80 days in the hospital, still just described as “alert” but not talking Broadway star Nick Cordero is still suffering from

SOURCE: ShowBiz 411 at 03:42AM

Changes Afoot: What’s Next For Me by Artsjournal1

In January I made the difficult decision to leave The New School when my current contract ends. My heart and mind have been calling me to other lands, to other ways of being and living in th…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 03:24AM
Thursday, June 25, 2020 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Arts festivals key for reviving South Australia’s post-pandemic tourism by Arts Review

South Australia has long been synonymous with world class arts festivals but, like festivals the world over, the future of many events in the State has been made challenging by the COVID-19 …

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 02:12AM

End Meeting For All by Barbara Fuchs

By Barbara Fuchs. Barbara Fuchs reflects on Forced Entertainment’s three-part Zoom show, End Meeting For All.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 02:00AM
Thursday, June 25, 2020 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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La Boite launches new HWY offering to support local arts industry by Peter J Snee

Queensland’s La Boite Theatre Company is launching new opportunities through its pioneering HWY program to support local theatre-makers and boost

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 01:37AM

Gina Yashere meets London Hughes: 'America is super-racist but the glass ceiling is higher!' by Ellen E Jones

In our series pairing veteran black artists with younger talents for a frank chat about their experiences, comedians Gina Yashere and London Hughes reveal why they both felt the need to quit…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:32AM
Thursday, June 25, 2020 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Watch Now: Lin-Manuel Miranda Raps in Random Object Freestyle with Jimmy Fallon by Broadway Direct

Lin-Manuel Miranda is challenged to create catchy freestyles based on random, everyday objects like cereal, Nintendo Switches and Hamilton posters. The post Watch Now: Lin-Manuel Miranda Rap…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 12:54AM

Report: Arts festivals key for reviving South Australia’s post-pandemic tourism by Peter J Snee

South Australia has long been synonymous with world-class arts festivals but, like festivals the world over, the future of many

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 12:51AM

Victorian Opera premieres new Australian opera online by Peter J Snee

With the cancellation of its world premiere new Australian work Three Tales, Victorian Opera will present the three short chamber

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 12:43AM

Changes Afoot: What’s Next For Me by Diane Ragsdale

For those who don’t know, for the past three years I have been working in NYC at The New School, a progressive university with a rich history, located in the West Village of Manhattan. I w…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 12:32AM

What's Streaming? Carrie Underwood in Sound of Music, Falsettos Sing-Along, and More

Samira Wiley and Raúl Esparza also star in a reading of Molière's Tartuffe.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:12AM

Victorian Opera premieres new Australian opera online by Arts Review

With the cancellation of its world premiere new Australian work Three Tales, Victorian Opera will present the three short chamber operas online via its website and YouTube on Saturday 27 Jun…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 12:09AM

A Virtual Cannes Is Open. Are Movies Still In Business? by Artsjournal

Given the festival’s date shift from early May to late June, Cannes now looks far better than it did a few months ago at the beginning of a lockdown that stretched across the planet, shutt…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 12:06AM

The jeweller behind Netflix hit ‘The Crown’

George Easton explains how he gives famous jewels an authentic patina

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:00AM

As Marlborough gallery winds down, the Fine Art Society reopens

Plus: Art Basel’s owners pave way for new investment; Vortic app hosts London galleries

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:00AM

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
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