Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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AIN'T TOO PROUD, GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY and More to Appear on CNN Fourth of July Special

The Broadway casts of Ain't Too Proud and Girl From the North Country will appear on CNN's The Fourth in America special honoring the military, frontline workers and civilians and activist…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:42PM
Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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#Bethechange: Steering change through movement and artistry by Admin

When you think of dance, what immediately comes to mind? For some, it is the artistry within the movement being performed. For others, it is an escape from the real world and trials and trib…

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 10:27PM

Hansel & Gretel: The delicious school holiday workshop by Peter J Snee

The school holidays are back up and running as Opera Queensland and shake & stir theatre co are set to

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 10:27PM

Livestreaming 21st-Century Translation: What Has the Future Brought Us? (Live-captioned)

By . PEN America, the Center for the Humanities at CUNY Graduate Center, and the Cullman Center for Scholars and Writers at the New York Public Library present 21st-Century Translation: What…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 10:20PM

Power and privilege: A body’s response by Admin

While the word “privilege” itself has been the topic of many discussions recently, the principle is not novel. I would like to share a hard lesson I learned a few weeks ago with my Dance…

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 10:17PM
Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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UK Culture Secretary Responds to Criticism: 'I Understand the Seriousness of the Situation'

As BroadwayWorld has previously reported, Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden last night laid out the Government's 'five stage roadmap' for theatres reopening. However, the roadmap did not inclu…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:32PM

'Hamilton' Comes Home, Just In Time For The Fourth Of July by Linda Holmes

The very good movie version of Hamilton, filmed with the original cast at the height of the show's popularity, will perk up faithful cast album fans — and new viewers, too.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 09:12PM
Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Hamilton, Disney+ review - puts us all in the room where it happened by Marianka Swain

Lin-Manuel Miranda's groundbreaking musical gets another shot on screen The movie adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s In the Heights was meant to hit cinemas this summer, but, in response t…

SOURCE: theartsdesk.com at 08:48PM

The Reservoir Room lineup this Friday by Sean McLoughlin

Live from The Reservoir Room this week, FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE will showcase our two Saturday Night performers Rai Thistlethwayte and Catherine Alcorn

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 08:48PM

Dear Australia by Sean McLoughlin

This Saturday 4 July, Sydney Opera House presents playwrights Nakkiah Lui, Aanisa Vylet and Donna Abela in-conversation. This panel unpacks

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 08:39PM

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SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 08:36PM

Dustin Hoffman to star in first Broadway show since 1989 by Deadline

It will be Hoffman’s first Broadway role since 1989’s "The Merchant of Venice."

SOURCE: The New York Post at 08:32PM

Dustin Hoffman Will Star in Broadway Revival of Our Town by Dan Meyer

Bartlett Sher will direct the Scott Rudin production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:16PM
Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Hamilton From Home – Your Room Where It Happens by Bill Hirschman

Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother has arrived for many theater lovers. Surely, snagging a seat for a performance of Hamilton has often seemed impossible. Indeed, ticket prices and sold out perf…

SOURCE: Florida Theater On Stage at 07:32PM

Lewis John Carlino, Oscar-Nominated Screenwriter, Dies at 88 by Julia Carmel

Remembered for his adaptations of “I Never Promised You a Rose Garden” and “The Great Santini,” he prided himself on knowing his characters inside and out.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 07:32PM

CARL REINER, MULTIFACETED MASTER OF COMEDY, IS DEAD AT 98 by Robert Shuman

(From the New York Times, 6/30; photo: The New York Times; via Pam Green.) Carl Reiner, who as performer, writer and director earned a place in comedy history several times over, died on Mon…

SOURCE: stagevoices.com at 07:29PM

Watch Ballet Hispánico's Night of Dance and Unity, Hosted by Eduardo Vilaro by Andrew Gans

The evening, featuring appearances by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Gloria Estefan, Rita Moreno, and more, benefits the Manhattan-based ballet company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:20PM

Independent Presses Are Starting To See Sales Rebound by Artsjournal

Independent presses around the country said that sales are starting to rebound after two months of declines, due to direct sales, digital initiatives, and a resurgence in demand for topical …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:18PM

We Need A New Model To Fund Museums by Artsjournal

What is increasingly clear is the necessity for new hybrid models in arts funding, based on broadening the donor base, more imaginative financial planning, and development strategies for the…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:18PM

What To Do With All Those Dead Malls? Make Housing by Artsjournal

Shifts in consumer behavior have been gnawing away at the classic enclosed suburban mall format for many years; then the pandemic completely upended in-person shopping. Converting commercial…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:18PM

Report: UK Publications Publish Twice As Much Poetry By Writers Of Color Than They Did In 2009 by Artsjournal

Between 2009 and 2016, the newspapers and poetry magazines published review articles by non-white critics 190 times – 4% of the total for those years. Between 2017 and 2019, non-white crit…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:18PM

Why Milton Glaser’s Iconic “I [Heart] New York” Worked by Artsjournal

Glaser scrawled the first draft of the logo in the back of a cab, in 1976, red ink on a scrap of envelope; the sketch is now, fittingly, in the possession of the Museum of Modern Art. He mad…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:18PM

Mel Brooks Pays Tribute to Comedy Partner and Best Friend Carl Reiner

Comedy legend and The Dick Van Dyke Show creator Carl Reiner has passed away at 98. His assistant Judy Nagy confirmed to Variety that he died of natural causes on Monday night at his home…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:18PM

Santino Fontana, Alison Pill to Star in Covid-19 Docudrama From Creators of The Exonerated

The Public Theater will present the free streaming production on YouTube.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 07:03PM
Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Unmasking the Fourth of July: whose independence are we celebrating? by Kyle V.  Hiller

Folks who want to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday without observing COVID safety are joining a long American history of ignoring the facts. Could this year be a new opportunity for all …

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 06:47PM

The grave reality of underfunding the arts sector is hitting the global theatre scene by Sarah Johnson

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to devastate the economic landscape around the world, theatres and production companies are falling like

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 06:17PM

World premiere of Boy Swallows Universe postponed until Brisbane Festival 2021 by Peter J Snee

Queensland Theatre and Brisbane Festival remain committed to developing the brand-new Australian theatre work, Boy Swallows Universe, in association with

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 06:04PM
Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Dustin Hoffman To Star In Scott Rudin Broadway Production Of ‘Our Town’ Next Year; Bartlett Sher Will Direct by Greg Evans

EXCLUSIVE: Producer Scott Rudin will bring actor Dustin Hoffman to Broadway in a 2021 staging of Our Town, to be directed by Bartlett Sher. Hoffman will play the role of the Stage Manager in…

SOURCE: Deadline at 05:59PM

WATCH: Steven Brault teams up in song with Broadway stars — and Josh Bell by Joshua Axelrod / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Brault leveled up from covering “Hadestown” songs to performing a new version of “Wait for Me” over video chat.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 05:38PM

Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Mattea Conforti by Broadway.com

Frozen and Matilda alum Mattea Conforti chats about NOS4A2 and more!

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:36PM

A Strange Loop's Larry Owens & More Set for Pride Edition of The 24 Hour Plays: Viral Monologues by Lindsey Sullivan

A fresh roster of actors and writers has been announced to take part in the latest edition of Viral Monologues, which features performances released digitally on IGTV. The series is an init…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:36PM

Get 'Satisfied' with this Clip of Renée Elise Goldsberry from the Hamilton Movie by Lindsey Sullivan

A toast to Renée Elise Goldsberry! Hamilton fans will be able to catch the star's Tony-winning performance as Angelica Schuyler in Lin-Manuel Miranda's revolutionary hit when it premieres …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:36PM

Just You Wait! Everything You Need to Know About the Hamilton Movie Premiere by Lindsey Sullivan

With theaters shut down due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the best seat in the house to watch the Broadway smash Hamilton is now in your living room. Lin-Manuel Miranda's revolutionary…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:36PM

Odds & Ends: Sleep No More & Pokémon Go Creators Team Up, Hadestown's Cast Gets Sporty & More by Lindsey Sullivan

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed recently. Punchdrunk Theater Company Partners with Pokémon Go Creators Punchdrunk, the theater company that created the immersive sh…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:36PM

Mattea Conforti on Working with Zachary Quinto in NOS4A2 & Playing Both Elsa and Anna in Frozen by Caitlin Moynihan

Mattea Conforti, who just turned 14, already has a hefty resumé. Making her Broadway debut in the title role in Matilda, Conforti went on to appear in Sunday in the Park with George as Loui…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:36PM

Santino Fontana, Alison Pill & More Join COVID-19-Centric Play The Line by Lindsey Sullivan

The Public Theater has announced the world premiere of Jessica Blank and Erik Jensen's The Line. Created in a documentary style similar to that of The Exonerated, Aftermath and Coal Country,…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:36PM

SCOTT RUDIN TAGS DUSTIN HOFFMAN FOR POST-COVID ‘OUR TOWN’ REVIVAL (EXCLUSIVE) by Philip Boroff

When the pandemic gives way to live performance, producer Scott Rudin plans to present an American classic about the gift of being alive. Rudin is assembling cast and creatives for the first…

SOURCE: Broadway Journal at 05:10PM

Laura Benanti, Nikki Renée Daniels, More Star in Album of New Musical The Perfect Fit by Logan Culwell-Block

The album, recorded in quarantine, features music and lyrics by 13-year-old Joshua Turchin.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:08PM
Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Born on the 4th of July: A Talk on George M. Cohan by Trav S.D.

I’ve long wanted wanted to create a July 4th celebration that also celebrated one of the more famous people to have that birthday (though there are dissenters as to whether he was born tha…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 04:42PM

Watch Highlights From Playbill’s Pride Spectacular Concert by Ruthie Fierberg

The concert celebrating LGBTQIA+ stories, writers, and performers aired June 28.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:24PM

New Music Video: Alanis Morissette Performs “Smiling” with Elizabeth Stanley by Broadway Direct

video for "smiling" by Alanis Morissette performed w/ Elizabeth Stanley (from Jagged Little Pill: The Musical) directed and choreographed by Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui The post New Music Video: Al…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 04:15PM

A Question Of Face Masks And Liability by Joe Patti

In an earlier entry, I had written about meeting the legal duty of care and planning to re-open your venue as Covid-19 restrictions are relaxed.  It is good to be aware of legal duty of car…

SOURCE: artshacker.com at 04:10PM

‘Translationese’ — What Japan’s Most Important Modern Novelists Have In Common by Artsjournal1

Haruki Murakami famously wrote his first novel in English and then translated it into his mother tongue himself, resulting in a plainspoken, “neutral” (his word) style far removed from s…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 04:03PM

Our Perceptions Of The World Around Us Feel Real. They’re Not by Artsjournal

For most people most of the time, our perception certainly feels real. But the notion that our senses capture an objective external reality can be dispelled by considering something as funda…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 04:03PM

Asmeret Ghebremichael, Gerard Canonico & More to Take Part in Virtual Reading of MILLENNIALS ARE KILLING MUSICALS

Millennials Are Killing Musicals, an entirely original, irreverently funny, and heartfelt 90-minute show will be seen in an online staged reading in mid-July. The new musical features book, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:01PM

BWW TV: Lorna Luft Unites with CHASING RAINBOWS Cast to Sing for Save the Children

The Paper Mill Playhouse cast of Chasing Rainbows: The Road to Oz, which ran last fall, recently recorded a version of a?oeOver the Rainbowa?? to benefit Save the Children during the COVID…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:01PM
Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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When Broadway Suddenly Stopped This Broadway Ticketing Startup Figured Out How To Restart by Jeryl Brunner

A new program brings audiences to Broadway talents and virtually takes them behind the scenes

SOURCE: Forbes at 03:51PM

34 More Works by LGBTQIA+ Artists to Keep an Eye On by Ruthie Fierberg

As Pride Month comes to an end, look for more work from these writers

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:35PM

The Public to Live Stream Jessica Blank and Erik Jensen's COVID-19 Docu-Play The Line by Olivia Clement

The play, which will stream on YouTube, is based on first-person stories of New York City’s first responders during the pandemic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:28PM
Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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The Public Theater Announces Livestreamed World Premiere of THE LINE Starring Santino Fontana, Alison Pill and More

The Public Theater announced the world premiere of THE LINE, written by Jessica Blank and Erik Jensen and directed by Blank, to debut on Wednesday, July 8 at 7:30 p.m. ET.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:54PM

VIDEO: Renee Elise Goldsberry, Phillipa Soo and Jasmine Cephas Jones Talk HAMILTON on GMA

Renee Elise Goldsberry, Phillipa Soo and Jasmine Cephas Jones, who originally played the Schuyler Sisters in the Broadway musical Hamilton, stop by Good Morning America on Tuesday to discuss…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:54PM

VIDEO: Cast of World Premiere Native American Musical, DISTANT THUNDER Performs 'Hold On'

Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma will present the world premiere of the Native American Musical Distant Thunder in spring 2021 as part of the organization's New Works Initiative. Watch the cast of …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:54PM

Under New Director, Ballet San Antonio Will Go Ahead With New Season by Artsjournal1

“The coronavirus had barely arrived in Germany just before Sofiane Sylve was hired Feb. 1 as the new artistic advisor for Ballet San Antonio. Her experiences there in May with strict coron…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 02:54PM

RECAP: Donna Lynne Champlin and Gabrielle Ruiz Shared Stories of Their Time on CRAZY-EX GIRLFRIEND on STARS IN THE HOUSE

Stars in the House continued Monday night (8pm) with Guest Host Andréa Burns with Crazy Ex-Girlfriend's Donna Lynne Champlin and Gabrielle Ruiz.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:54PM

When Driving Becomes Just Data by Artsjournal

Driverless cars are catnip for the Silicon Valley monopolists. The average commute is dead space because their target is too busy driving to take in advertising or interact with any informat…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 02:54PM

How Can A Full Orchestra Place Itself Onstage Safely While COVID’s Still Here? Tokyo Scientists And Musicians Have Been Figuring That Out by Artsjournal1

Conductor Kazushi Ono and the players of the Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra spent two days at the Bunka Kaikan concert hall in mid-June with researchers from a university and medical …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 02:54PM

In Europe, Festivals Are Reinventing As Drive-Ins by Artsjournal

Scandinavia is taking the most innovative approach to the notion of the drive-in festival. Between August 21 and 26, in the Swedish town of Karlskrona, the Carl International Film Festival w…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 02:54PM

Freddy Cole, Jazz Great Who Came Out From His Famous Brother’s Shadow, Dead At 88 by Artsjournal1

“With his charming, easeful baritone and a crisp, efficient touch at the piano, Cole carved out a professional career of more than 65 years. … Because of a familial resemblance in vocal …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 02:54PM

Carl Reiner, 98 by Artsjournal

Mr. Reiner gained a national following in the 1950s as a brilliant straight man opposite Sid Caesar on influential TV comedy programs, directed movies that launched Steve Martin’s film car…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 02:54PM

People Either Adore Or Despise The Rothko Chapel — Could Its Restoration Change The Haters’ Minds? by Artsjournal1

“The space, which features fourteen dark paintings by Rothko, is famous for being dim and moody. It’s a sensory deprivation chamber that also functions as a theological deprivation chamb…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 02:54PM

Entertainment Industry Lobbies Congress For Aid by Artsjournal

“Without it, production — especially independent production — cannot resume on a significant level. We urge Congress to develop a program of federal insurance (or guarantee to fill thi…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 02:54PM

Why NPR’s ‘Code Switch” Is Now Number One On The Podcast Charts by Artsjournal1

“It’s precisely because Code Switch has spent years interrogating the effects of race and identity on society that it’s the podcast many listeners are now turning to. Launched in 2016,…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 02:54PM

The Delaware Contemporary presents Theresa Chromati, Ellen Priest, and Cheryl Warrick by Gail Obenreder

With four striking exhibitions, and more to come, Delaware Contemporary reopens with a spotlight on three beguiling artists alongside a new community feature. Gail Obenreder reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 02:53PM

Aleshea Harris, Whitney White, and The Movement Theatre Company Launch Resilience by Olivia Clement

The initiative includes soft light, a video meditation on the joys and challenges of Black remembrance with Lynn Nottage, Kara Young, Keelay Gipson, and others.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:52PM

Phillipa Soo on How the Schuyler Sisters Fit Into the Canon of Disney Princesses

Soo recalls her experiences working on Hamilton and reflects on watching the film.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:42PM

Free TheaterMania Jigsaw Puzzle: Celebrate July 4th With On the Town

How long will it take you to put this curtain call photo back together?

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:42PM

‘Hamilton’s Christopher Jackson Signs With CAA, Talks Disney+ Debut, Broadway’s Need For Racial Equality – Q&A by Greg Evans

EXCLUSIVE: As the much-anticipated Hamilton film debuts on Disney+ Friday and Hulu’s We Are Freestyle Love Supreme gets a July 17 premiere date, actor Christopher Jackson has signed with C…

SOURCE: Deadline at 02:30PM

Review: The illusions we build for ourselves. Round House Theatre’s Homebound, Part 9, “Refuge” by Kelly McCorkendale

Homebound’s episode nine “Refuge” begins with poetry. And dance—the hazy figure of a woman in her living room moving to the sound of her own voice as the camera cuts to Maboud pullin…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 02:24PM

Putting It Together - Costume Design, Part 3

Tune in for our final discussion on costume design, as we chat with Costume Designer Lisa Zinni, who worked with us on last season's hit MIDWIVES! She also worked on a unique one-of-a-kind p…

SOURCE: YouTube at 02:23PM

Jerry Mitchell Wants to Answer Your Questions by Logan Culwell-Block

Mitchell will be joined by some of his favorite performers during the broadcast, including Billy Porter, Annaleigh Ashford, and Matthew Morrison.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:11PM

An Update from LA STAGE Alliance by LA Stage Alliance

Due to the economic impact of COVID-19, LA STAGE Alliance is implementing measures to ensure the financial stability of the company. The post An Update from LA STAGE Alliance appeared first …

SOURCE: thisstage.la at 02:00PM
Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Hamilton review – Broadway hit is now a breathtaking screen sensation by Arifa Akbar

Disney+Lin-Manuel Miranda’s musical is smart, witty, funky and leaves us reflecting on America’s past and future Hamilton was hailed as revolutionary theatre in 2015, with its rapping 18…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:54PM

‘Hamilton’ Review: You Say You Want a Revolution by A.O. Scott

The filmed version of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s founding-father Broadway musical arrives just in time — vital and more challenging than ever.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 01:54PM

Theatremakers Shouldn’t Have to Keep Fighting for Recognition by Hayley Ricketson

It is not our place or anyone else’s to judge the validity of the theatre industry – has anyone questioned whether we really need sport? Hayley Ricketson has had enough of making excuses…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 01:48PM

Watch Alanis Morissette and the Cast of Broadway’s Jagged Little Pill in New Music Video for ‘Smiling’ by Ryan McPhee

The song is one of two the Grammy winner wrote specifically for the new musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:42PM

Short North Stage Will Present Staged, Virtual JOHN & JEN This July

Through a special arrangement with Broadway composer Andrew Lippa and Music Theatre International,  Short North Stage will present their first-ever virtual production: John & Jen, July…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:38PM

A 1944 recording of Martha Graham’s ‘Appalachian Spring’ is streaming for free by Melissa Strong

Best-known as a musical composition, 'Appalachian Spring' originated as a ballet of the same name. A 1944 recording of this Martha Graham Dance Company performance is now streaming for free,…

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 01:35PM

‘Tartuffe’ Livestream: Molière’s Satire of Religious Hypocrisy Hasn’t Aged by David Cote

Fake piety and the stupidity of the rich prove to be as resonant topics now as they where when Molière wrote 'Tartuffe' in 1664.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 01:22PM

Real Art Ways chooses six artists for 2020 Real Art Awards by Susan Dunne

Real Art Ways in Hartford has announced the six recipients of the 2020 Real Art Awards, an annual recognition of emerging contemporary artists. Each artist will receive $2,500 and a solo sho…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 01:19PM

The American Writers Museum creates a digital experience during COVID-19 by Arionne Nettles

The museum quickly adapted to pandemic pressures with rich online content and virtual events. When you first walk into the American Writers Museum, you walk righ…

SOURCE: www.chicagoreader.com at 01:10PM

Transformation Tunesday: "Alexander Hamilton" Is Not Throwing Away His Shot

We're doing things slightly different this Transformation Tunesday edition. The full circle trajectory of "Alexander Hamilton" and "My Shot" from Washington D.C. to Broadway and back is so o…

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 01:00PM
Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Winners Announced for Toronto's 2020 Dora Awards!

The annual Dora Awards celebrate excellence in professional theatre, dance and opera in a ceremony that includes 46 Dora Awards, the Silver Ticket Award, and the Jon Kaplan Audience Choice…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:48PM

Alice Fearn to host live online show Intermissions featuring West End stars by Hira Desai

You can catch weekly online concerts with Alice Fearn and musical stars in new online series Intermissions: The Summer Edition. The post Alice Fearn to host live online show Intermissions f…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 12:43PM

Watch Now: Daveed Diggs Talks About Hamilton on Disney+ by Broadway Direct

The actor, rapper and producer Daveed Diggs starred in the original Broadway production as both Thomas Jefferson and Marquis de Lafayette, and now stars in the TNT series, "Snowpiercer." The…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 12:35PM

Theatre News: ‘Community Theatre Thrives’ Telethon To Provide Critical Support To Regional Theatre Companies by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, community theatre companies Virtual fundraising telethon unites DMV community theatres, prominent personalities in the Washington, DC metropolitan area …

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 12:35PM

Piano Bar Live! Continues Live-Streaming on Facebook & BroadwayOnDemand.com Tonight, Tuesday, June 30th at 7:15pm ET

This week’s guests will be John Bronston, Kathy “Babe” Robinson, Ruby Rims, Katie Dunne McGrath, Rick Jensen, Michael Kirk Lane, Riley Yates, Collin Yates, Scott Barbarino, Tony Javed …

SOURCE: NiteLifeExchange at 12:28PM

John & Jen: A Virtual Production Will Stream With In-Person Filmed Performance by Dan Meyer

Hunter Minor and Dionysia Williams star in a socially distant version of Andrew Lippa and Tom Greenwald’s musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:14PM

Comedy Great and Television Legend Carl Reiner Dead at 98 by Lindsey Sullivan

Carl Reiner, the entertainment icon and comedy legend died on June 29 in Beverly Hills, California at the age of 98. Variety reports that he died of natural causes in his home. Born in th…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:06PM

Bernadette Peters Concert Will Stream to Benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS by Lindsey Sullivan

Want to watch a Broadway legend dazzle on stage for an incredible cause? On July 10, theater fans will be able to watch Bernadette Peters in a never-before-seen-online concert to benefit Bro…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:06PM

Schele Williams Will Answer Your Questions on The Broadway Q&A by Logan Culwell-Block

The upcoming Aida revival director will be live on the Playbill and The Growing Studio series at 1 PM ET.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM

How This MLB Baseball Player Got Broadway’s Adam Pascal and All-Star Josh Bell to Collaborate on a Musical Theatre Album by Kelly Wallace

Steven Brault may be the pitcher of the Pittsburgh Pirates, but his theatre background takes center stage on his new album A Pitch at Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM
Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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When the virtual world encounters real issues

How much longer can gaming companies — and some gamers — pretend that games are not political?

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 11:54AM

Livestreaming Downtown Variety: Take 12

By . La MaMa and CultureHub present Downtown Variety: Take 12 livestreaming on the global, commons-based peer produced HowlRound TV network at howlround.tv on Friday 3 July 2020 at 5 p.m.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 11:54AM

Supporting Philly’s LGBTQ+ Community Today and Beyond by Sabrina Carter

“History isn’t something you look back at and say it was inevitable, it happens because people make decisions that are sometimes very impulsive and of the moment, but those moments are c…

SOURCE: fringearts.com at 11:49AM

The Story of the Lehman Brothers, from Bavaria to Alabama, and From the Heights to the Crash by Dwight Garner

Stefano Massini’s “The Lehman Trilogy,” a novel in verse related to his play of the same name, covers 160 years in the life of the Lehmans and their business.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:48AM

The government's 'roadmap' for UK theatre is vague and demoralising – here’s what we need | James Dacre by James Dacre

If ministers truly believe in the value of the arts, they must urgently replace words with action, says Royal & Derngate’s artistic director Theatre is one of Britain’s great success…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:42AM

Review: Oscar Contender “Hamilton” On Film for DisneyPlus Puts Us Right in the Room Where it Happened by Roger Friedman

I always say, and you may, too: Donald Trump doesn’t realize who will write his story. Lin Manuel Miranda got that when

SOURCE: ShowBiz 411 at 11:42AM

"Excuse Me, But Townperson #4 Was Black," says Local Community Theater Claiming Not to Be Racist by Broadway Beat

by Marcus Canada. @marcus_canada_. CLEARWATER, Fl. - Local community theater company, Stellar Theater, has issued a statement in response...

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

Nadia Latif: “You Don’t See Colour? That Must Be Nice For You, Karen!” by A Younger Theatre

It’s episode ten of AYT in Isolation and we get the feeling we’re not going to be very ‘isolated’ for much longer… Still, it’s good to see what some of the UK theatre industry’…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 11:36AM

Review: Within, Threedumb Theatre by Alice Flynn

Review: Within, Threedumb Theatre3.0StarsThe UK lockdown has forced many of us to reevaluate our relationship with technology. As we are restricted from face-to-face interactions, many of us…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 11:36AM

Theatre Review: ‘Mercury,’ streaming from Rorschach Theatre by Mary Ann Johnson

For a show set entirely in a small, out-of-the-way girls’ bathroom in a high school, this was a show that was surprisingly big. It was big in ideas and concepts. As a very nice touch, pre-…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 11:36AM

Six the Musical cancels all West End performances until 27 September by Hira Desai

West End performances for Six the Musical are cancelled until 27 September, but you can still catch the Queens this summer at Utilita Live from the Drive-In. The post Six the Musical cancels…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 11:34AM

Theatre Review: ‘Gloria: A Life,’ Great Performances on PBS by Susan Brall

“Gloria: A Life,” written by Emily Mann and directed by Diane Paulus, originally opened off-Broadway at the Daryl Roth Theater in October 2018 and ran until March 2019. This production, …

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 11:24AM

George Street Playhouse Receives National Endowment for the Humanities Grant

George Street Playhouse is honored to receive a CARES Act economic stabilization grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to create the Digital Humanities Teaching Institute--a v…

SOURCE: www.newjerseystage.com at 11:12AM

Tonight on the Livestream: Tony Award-winning Costume Designer Paul Tazewell by Reilly Hickey

If you missed the livestream last week, then you missed me sitting down with the #Fearless Mandy Gonzalez. Make sure you go back and catch the replay of that episode to receive a heavy dose …

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00AM
Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Join the party! Daniel’s Husband & The Normal Heart company reunion today @ 4pm by Fountaintheatre

By Terri Roberts June is Pride month, a time of Mardi Gras-like celebration for the LGBTQ+ community that’s highlighted locally by the annual L.A. Pride Festival and Parade. The first Prid…

SOURCE: intimateexcellent.com at 10:38AM

LISTEN: Lin-Manuel Miranda Discusses HAMILTON's Relevance, Creating Roles For People of Color, and More

Lin-Manuel Miranda recently chatted with NPR about Hamilton and its continued relevance in society today, as well as In the Heights, his childhood, career, and more.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:32AM

VIDEO: Lauren Patten Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Wednesday at 12pm!

Nothing can stop BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge from bringing you interviews with your favorite Broadway stars! Tune in right here tomorrow, July 1 (12pm ET), as he chats with Jagged Little P…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:32AM

VIDEO: Learn About a Little-Known Musical on IT'S THE DAY OF THE SHOW Y'ALL- Live at 1pm!

Need a new Broadway diversion to get you through the day? Check back today at 1pm to watch as BroadwayWorld's Spencer Glass broadcasts a very special episode of It's The Day of the Show Y'al…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:32AM

Comedy Legend Carl Reiner Dies at 98

Comedy legend and The Dick Van Dyke Show creator Carl Reiner has passed away at 98. His assistant Judy Nagy confirmed to Variety that he died of natural causes on Monday night at his home…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:32AM

Melissa Barrera and Leslie Grace Discuss Filming IN THE HEIGHTS and How it Represents the Latinx Community

Melissa Barrera and Leslie Grace, who play Vanessa and Nina in the upcoming film adaptation of In the Heights, recently chatted about what it was like making the film, during a virtual pane…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:32AM

Review Roundup: Find Out What Critics Thought of HAMILTON on Disney Plus! - Updating Live!

An unforgettable cinematic stage performance, the filmed version of the original Broadway production of “Hamilton” combines the best elements of live theater, film and streaming to bring…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:32AM

Daryl Roth Discusses What the Daryl Roth Theatre is Doing to Prepare to Reopen

Broadway producer Daryl Roth chatted with Page Six about what the Daryl Roth Theatre is doing to prepare to reopen, whenever that day may come.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:32AM

Virtual Theatre Today: Tuesday, June 30- Tiler Peck, Shakespeares's Sonnets, and More

Today (June 30) in live streaming: Learn about an old musical with It's the Day of the Show Y'all, Tuesday, Thursday, April, August chats about hardest female roles, and so much more!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:32AM

Kirill Serebrennikov Gets Three-Year Suspended Sentence In Controversial Embezzlement Case by Artsjournal1

“[The decision is] a surprise legal victory in a fraud case his supporters say was politically motivated and a test of artistic freedom in Russia. Suspended sentences are widely seen as th…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 10:32AM

World’s Two Biggest Movie Theater Chains Say Never Mind, We’re Not Reopening Just Yet by Artsjournal1

With coronavirus cases surging again in much of the U.S. and not really slowing in the UK, and with the release of the summer’s two big tentpole titles, Tenet and Mulan, postponed, AMC and…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 10:32AM

VIDEO: Watch Ben Rimalower and Daniel Nolen Talk Hardest Female Roles & More on 'Tuesday, Thursday'- Live at 10:30am

Today, Ben's 'All Beef Patti' is the Top 20 Hardest Female Roles in Musical Theatera?? and Daniel's 'Who Do You Think You Are?' is Andréa Burns's audition. Tune in today, June 30 at 10:30a…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:32AM

New York Theater Quiz for June 2020 by New York Theater

How well were you paying attention to the news and reviews of theater in June? Answer these ten questions to find out.

SOURCE: New York Theater at 10:31AM

Hamilton Roundtable With Select Members of the Original Cast Will Stream July 3 in Conjunction With Film Version by Dan Meyer

The race and culture-focused discussion from The Undefeated will feature Thomas Kail, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:26AM

Hamilton Roundtable With Original Cast Will Stream July 3 in Conjunction With Film Version by Dan Meyer

The race and culture-focused discussion from The Undefeated will feature Thomas Kail, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:26AM

Watch Now: Renee Elise Goldsberry & the cast of Hamilton Sing “Satisfied” by Broadway Direct

I remember that night...#Hamilfilm comes to Disney+ July 3! The post Watch Now: Renee Elise Goldsberry & the cast of Hamilton Sing “Satisfied” appeared first on Broadway Direct.

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 10:24AM

Norm Lewis, Sharon D. Clarke, More Join U.K.-Based Turn Up Benefit by Ryan McPhee

The transatlantic event supporting the Black Lives Matter movement will stream July 10–12.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:22AM

The Golden Girls Go Under Lockdown by Matthew Wexler

Even a pandemic can't stop the laughs thanks to Hell in a Handbag Productions' new online offering, "THE GOLDEN GIRLS: The Lost Episodes, Vol. 4 – LOCKDOWN!" The post The Golden Girls Go U…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:18AM

Review: oklahoma Crude & The Hour by Elyse Sommer

A western potboiler and a BBC thriller . . .each transcends its genre to offer relevant, worth watching on screen entertainment.

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 10:06AM

Comedy Icon Carl Reiner Dies at 98

Reiner began his career on Broadway in the 1940s.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:03AM

Jully Black, Piaf/Dietrich, The Brothers Size, More Win at 2020 Dora Awards by Dan Meyer

The ceremony highlighted the best of Toronto theatre last season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

‘An entertaining & fresh take on Shakespeare’s canon’: BARD FROM THE BARN – Barn Theatre (Online review) by Louise Penn

The Barn Theatre in Cirencester has built on its broadcast earlier in lockdown of Henry V to develop a sequence of thirty-five monologues from Shakespeare’s plays. Series one begins…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00AM

Hot Clip of the Day: An East Wing Cabinet Battle with HAMILTON

In 2016, the Broadway cast performed at The White House and decided to perform a Hamilton moment a la NBC's famed television show, "The West Wing."

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 10:00AM
Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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‘This Street’ makes sharp turns in tone, subject matter by Joanne Engelhardt

An eccentric, sometimes unsettling, series of digital video productions make up Pear Theatre’s new hodgepodge of vignettes called “This Street and the Next.” Directed by the company’…

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 09:57AM

Del Hughes Awards for Lifetime Achievement in the Art of Stage Management Announce 2020 Recipients by Andrew Gans

The Stage Managers’ Association will also recognize Robert Sutherland-Cohen with The Founders Award.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:48AM

A Sneak Peek at 'Satisfied', With Renée Elise Goldsberry, From the Upcoming Hamilton Film by Olivia Clement

The Pulitzer Prize-winning musical premieres on Disney+ July 3.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:44AM

Read the Reviews for the Filmed Version of Hamilton by Ryan McPhee

The musical arrives on Disney+ July 3.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42AM

BEST OF THE DECADE: Favorite Projection Designs by JK

BE SURE TO CAST YOUR 2020 (MIGHT HAVE BEEN) TONY AWARDS BALLOT! <<<<<< CLICK THE BOX IN THE LEFT COLUMN. BALLOT CLOSES ON 7/3! One of the many benefits of being fortunate …

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 09:42AM

GRACE NOTES: Tuesday, June 30, 2020 by Susan Grace

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SOURCE: Grace Notes Subscription at 09:41AM

For 17 Years This Non-Profit Theater Company Has Helped Launch Careers Of Oscar And Pulitzer Prize Nominees by Jeryl Brunner

The Tank has helped remove the economic barrier that prevents artists to create and present their work. They have taken their mission and thrived online.

SOURCE: Forbes at 09:40AM

Rich Kids: A History of Shopping Malls in Tehran review – a world of excess by Mark Fisher

Available onlinePerformed live on YouTube and Instagram, this play’s study of bling, hedonism and vacuous consumption stands in starker relief than ever WhatsApp pings with a message from …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:32AM

Pokémon Go creator joins Punchdrunk theatre for interactive venture by Keza Macdonald

Immersive theatre company and augmented-reality game developer Niantic team up to explore ideas that fuse ‘physical and digital worlds’ Immersive theatre company Punchdrunk, best known f…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:32AM

Behind-The-Scenes HAMILTON Documentary Will Premiere Alongside the Filmed Production

A special documentary featuring the original cast of Hamilton will premiere on July 3 alongside the filmed version of the production.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:24AM

Bernadette Peters Concert Will Stream to Benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS

A free stream of Bernadette Peters: A Special Concert, a benefit for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, is set for 8 pm Eastern on July 10!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:24AM

Broadway Catch Up: June 30 - HADESTOWN Cast, Daveed Diggs, Christopher Jackson, Ben Platt, 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 09:24AM

Cirque Du Soleil Files For Bankruptcy Protection, Lays Off 3,500 Employees by Artsjournal1

The global circus giant was struggling with an estimated $900 million in debt (much of it incurred by acquiring other companies) even before the pandemic hit and ended all ticket income. In …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 09:24AM

Museums And Art Galleries In England Can Open On July 4, But Most Of Them Won’t by Artsjournal1

The National Gallery and Royal Academy will accept visitors the following week, but the Tate won’t open its four locations until July 27; others are waiting until August or September, and …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 09:24AM

Dance Nation by Suzy Evans

Catching up with three leading choreographers and Thespian alums The post Dance Nation appeared first on Dramatics Magazine Online.

SOURCE: Dramatics Magazine at 09:20AM

Norwich Theatre Royal postpones 2020 Christmas Panto by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Norwich Theatre Royal has this morning announced that their 2020 Christmas Panto Dick Whittington and His Cat will be rescheduled to Christmas 2021. This post Norwich Theatre…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 09:02AM

Review: ‘Hamilton’ on Disney Plus is breathtaking, the best video you’ll ever see of a Broadway show by Chris Jones

This streaming "Hamilton," released July 3, is a filmed production of the full Broadway show in New York — captured by cameras in 2016 and much, much better than most videos of live shows.

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 09:00AM
Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Bolsonaro Names A Soap Opera Star (The Second In A Row) Brazil’s Culture Secretary by Artsjournal1

“Mário Frias … is the fifth person to hold the role in the 17 months since president Jair Bolsonaro was elected and, like most of his predecessors, Frias has no political experience. �…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 08:18AM

Theater Top 5: July 2020 by Kevin Greene

Something for adults, kids and everyone in between this month.

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AM

‘The Undefeated’ Sets ‘Hamilton’ Roundtable With Lin-Manuel Miranda, Daveed Diggs, Renée Elise Goldsberry And More From Tony-Winning Musical by Dino-Ray Ramos

In addition to the July 3 release of the filmed version of the Tony-winning musical Hamilton, Disney+ and TheUndefeated.com will put more shine on the groundbreaking musical with the specia…

SOURCE: Deadline at 08:00AM

One Recommendation: Spectrum Dance Theater’s SHOT by Sharon Hoyer

Donald Byrd’s urgent piece deserves a spot on the lists of must-read/must-watch resources about racism, white supremacy and police violence in America.

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AM
Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Bernadette Peters: A Special Concert Will Be Streamed to Benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS by Andrew Gans

The concert, filmed in 2009 at Broadway's Minskoff Theatre, will also feature a conversation between Tony winner Peters and Michael Urie.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:59AM

Today on Broadway: Tuesday, June 30, 2020 by Matt Tamanini

Broadway to Remain Closed into 2021. Broadway League to Investigate Diversity Issues, “Six” to Make UK Return via Drive-In “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podc…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 07:55AM

Horrible Histories – Barmy Britain & Dinosaur World Live to play at The Drive In this Summer by Hira Desai

From 19 August you and your little ones can enjoy Horrible Histories - Barmy Britain & Dinosaur World Live all from the comfort of your car! Read more here. The post Horrible Histories …

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 07:40AM

Westfield News ArtsBeat 6/30/20 by Mark G. Auerbach

Westfield News #ArtsBeat 6/30/20. Hershey Felder's Beethoven to stream for Berkshire Theatre Group; Academy of Music "Summer Songs" benefit, CT Critics Awards and arts news for WMass and No.…

SOURCE: thewestfieldnews.com at 07:21AM

VIDEO: Lauren Patten and Celia Rose Gooding Perform 'Take Me Or Leave Me' From RENT

Celia Rose Gooding and Lauren Patten, both from Jagged Little Pill, performed 'Take Me Or Leave Me' from Rent!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:18AM

Photo Flash: A Look at the Dark Theatres of the West End, in Support of Scene/Change

Photographer Ross McRoss has created a collection of photos of the West End titled 'Dark Theatres.' The photos were taken in aid of Scene/Change who are calling for designers to be include…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:18AM

The presence of the absence by Terry Teachout

The last play I saw on stage, Katori Hall’s The Hot Wing King, had a short off-Broadway run before New York’s theaters were closed down in mid-March. Earlier that same week, my beloved w…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:02AM

Lookback: my fifteen favorite songs written for films by Terry Teachout

From 2010: Today’s episode of Fresh Air is all about the history of songs in Hollywood, and the producers invited those who follow the series on Twitter to vote for their favorite movie s…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:01AM

Almanac: Kierkegaard on depression by Terry Teachout

“My depression is the most faithful mistress I have known—no wonder, then, that I return the love.” Søren Kierkegaard, Either/Or Continue reading Almanac: Kierkegaard on depression a…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:00AM
Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Innovation Results From Hard Work And Funding by Joe Patti

In the Washington Post, Jon Gertner reviews a book about innovation by Matt Ridley.  One aspect of the book Gertner emphasizes is Ridley’s view that innovation is 90% perspiration and 10%…

SOURCE: insidethearts.com at 06:06AM

Wake Up With BWW 6/30: Broadway Shutdown Extends to 2021, and More!

Today's top stories: the Broadway shutdown has been extended to January 2021, and more.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:06AM

‘Distinct voices ably portrayed’: THE MIKVAH PROJECT – Orange Tree Theatre (Radio review) by John Chapman

The Mikvah Project by Josh Azouz had originally got quite a way into its run at the Orange Tree Theatre in Richmond before lockdown took place.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:00AM
Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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From Hamilton to Hairspray: feelgood musical anthems sung in lockdown by Chris Wiegand

Stars including Lin-Manuel Miranda and Neil Patrick Harris perform lyrics of hope and solidarity from home in these five videos Counting the minutes until you can stream the Hamilton film on…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:06AM
Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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Invisible Diaries: Sympathetic Magic by David Geary

Grades went in. No death threats. A student wrote: “I learned something, and I laughed. That’s all I expect.” There can be no higher compliment. I did three Zoom meetings today. You st…

SOURCE: thetheatretimes.com at 04:56AM

Victorian Opera provides updates on remaining 2020 performances by Arts Review

Victorian Opera has made several further difficult decisions regarding its remaining 2020 performances. Margaret Fulton: The Musical scheduled from 15 – 19 September at Arts Centre Melbour…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 04:45AM

The Composting Costumier talks Ecoscenography with Tanja Beer by The Composting Costumier

This interview took place on the Woirworung land of the Kulin Nation. I acknowledge the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 04:20AM

PHOTO 2021: New Festival Dates and Expanded Program Announced by Arts Review

The inaugural PHOTO 2021 International Festival of Photography has announced its new dates, taking over Melbourne and regional Victoria from 18 February – 7 March 2021. Originally conceive…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 04:18AM

How One Theater Leader Practices Anti-Racism by Variety

Baltimore Center Stage artistic director Stephanie Ybarra on her ongoing anti-racism work, at her own theater and in the industry at large. 

SOURCE: traffic.megaphone.fm at 04:00AM
Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Broadway To Remain Closed For The Rest Of The Year by Jeff Lunden

The Broadway League, which represents theater producers and owners, has announced that none of Broadway's 41 theaters will reopen before the end of 2020.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:03AM

'The Past Isn't Done With Us,' Says 'Hamilton' Creator Lin-Manuel Miranda by Terry Gross

A film of the original Broadway production of Hamilton, taped in 2016, begins streaming on Disney+ on Friday. Miranda, who stars in the title role, says the production is as timely as ever.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:03AM
Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Covid-19 prejudice akin to 1980s Aids panic, say creators of Diana play by Lanre Bakare Arts and Culture Correspondent

Moment of Grace revisits princess’s boundary-breaking visit to UK’s first Aids ward The prejudice that has affected some communities during the Covid-19 pandemic is akin to that faced by…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:54AM

As a kid I loved Pro Evolution Soccer 5 – now it's won me a new comedy audience | Bilal Zafar by Bilal Zafar

My standup career stalled when the pandemic arrived. But I get my kicks as a football manager on Twitch – and giving each player a storyline I began 2020 full of optimism, excited about re…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:54AM

Broadway shows to stay shut for rest of 2020 as coronavirus keeps curtain closed by Press Association

Show won’t go on for 41 venues in New York’s world-famous theatrical centre, in a devastating blow for the industry Broadway shows will not return this year due to the coronavirus pande…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:54AM

Victorian Opera’s update for remaining 2020 performances by Peter J Snee

Victorian Opera has made several further difficult decisions regarding its remaining 2020 performances. Margaret Fulton: The Musical scheduled from 15-19

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 02:50AM

Audio description finally comes to ABC and SBS by Arts Review

Following a $2 million funding injection from the federal government, the ABC and SBS have introduced an audio description service for audiences who are blind or vision impaired. Audio descr…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 02:31AM

At Home and in Lockdown with Belarus Free Theatre by Verity Healey

By verity healey. verity healey examines how Belarus Free Theatre is making work during COVID-19 and dives in to their latest show, A School for Fools.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 02:00AM
Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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How To Save American Theatre: Bring It To TV by Artsjournal2

No, not like the National Theatre Live performances – more like the 1950s style playhouses. “What I’d like to see is both more modest and more ambitious: a TV series that brings togeth…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 01:42AM
Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Broadway Songs that are Terrific Opening Numbers by Broadway Direct

There’s nothing like the feeling of sitting down at a Broadway show, the curtain rising, and hearing those first few notes of that grand opening number. A musical’s opening number create…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 12:59AM

Everything You Need to Know for Hamilton on Disney+ by Leigh Scheps For Broadway Direct

Five years after its New York City premiere, the exponentially sought out musical, Hamilton, will now be available to be seen from the comfort of your own home. A filmed version of the Tony …

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 12:51AM

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group announces comprehensive plan to restart business by Arts Review

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group has announced that it and certain of its affiliated companies have filed for protection from creditors under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act i…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 12:23AM

Nigel Slater serves up another slice of Toast

The chef and food writer’s touching memoir has been a film and a play — now it’s an audio drama with animation

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:00AM

Sue Hogan's "Dances in The Window Nook" — A Movement Haiku in Video by The Dance Enthusiast

In Sue Hogan's "Dances in The Window Nook" — A Movement Haiku in Video,"I start intuitively with improvisation, then video, select, edit, and refine. The movement sketched at the beginning…

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 12:00AM

IMPRESSIONS: Martha Graham Dance Company & Wild Up in the Premiere of "Immediate Tragedy" with "Deep Song" and Henry Cowell's "Intermediate Percus by The Dance Enthusiast

"The choreography is classic Graham: air-gobbling contractions, majestic kneels, and arms that twist around themselves like barber poles. Yet the dancers personalize the torqued gestures." �…

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast 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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