Monday, October 12, 2020 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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Film producer Jason Cloth: Making money from movies is all about tuning in to the times

‘People are afraid, they’re tired — if we can truly give them some uplifting escapism, they will go back’

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 11:00PM
Monday, October 12, 2020 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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‘Parts of life will be damaged forever’ – arts workers describe the pandemic’s impact on their mental health

The arts industry is among the most devastated by the pandemic. Artists and arts workers often rely on casual, project-based or fixed-term contracts, and COVID-19 restrictions have left many…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 10:37PM

Original Cast of HAMILTON to Reunite for Joe Biden Fundraiser

This Friday, Lin-Manuel Miranda and original cast members from Broadway's Hamilton will appear and perform as part of a virtual fundraiser for presidential candidate Joe Biden.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:12PM

VIDEO: Divas of Broadway and Drag Gear Up for DIVAS FOR DEMOCRACY: UNITED WE SLAY

Drag Out The Vote, a national, nonpartisan voter engagement nonprofit, announced a streaming Drag and Broadway diva extravaganza to promote voter participation and increase voter awareness …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:12PM
Monday, October 12, 2020 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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Ballet Hispánico Celebrates 50 Years As Ambassadors Of Latinx Dance by Jeff Lunden

The dance company features work of Latinx choreographers, as well as a robust educational outreach program. It was just awarded a $4 million grant from the Ford Foundation.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 09:54PM

VIDEO: Watch Brenda Braxton, Tamara Tunie & More on Stars in the House

Stars in the House continues tonight (8pm) with Love & Southern Discomfort!  Guest host Brenda Braxton welcomes Bobby Daye, Tamara Tunie, Monica L Patton and Ramona Keller.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:06PM
Monday, October 12, 2020 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Trump Uses 'Memory' at Rally Despite Cease-and-Desist from Andrew Lloyd Webber

In June, Cats veteran Betty Buckley called on Webber to take action, prompting his Really Useful Group to officially condemn its use, submitting formal notice to the Trump campaign in July.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:55PM
Monday, October 12, 2020 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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28 Days by Mo Brady

by Barrett Martin …

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A critic ventures out in NYC to review Voyeur (spectacular!”) and 3 other plays during covid by Jonathan Mandell

“When is the last time you went to live theater like this”? I asked one of the seven other audience members waiting for Voyeur  to begin, an hour-long play that takes place in the stree…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 07:36PM

Thaddeus Phillips presents ‘Zoo Motel’ by Josh Herren

In ‘Zoo Motel,’ the latest theatrical presentation for the pandemic age, Thaddeus Phillips brings his magic to the Zoom screen. Josh Herren reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 07:13PM
Monday, October 12, 2020 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Phylicia Rashad, Al Roker and More to be Honored by Samaritan Daytop Foundation

Samaritan Daytop Foundation is hosting its first Virtual Gala benefiting Samaritan Daytop Village on its 60th anniversary. The event will take place on Wednesday, October 14th at 6:00 PM.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:48PM

Whoopi Goldberg and AIN'T TOO PROUD Host Virtual Event Featuring Otis Williams and More

Starting tomorrow at 7 PM ET, Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of the Temptations, in partnership with American Express, will premiere an exclusive virtual event hosted by Whoopi Goldber…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:48PM

VIDEO: Laura Osnes and Aaron Tveit Sing 'Winter Wonderland' For Upcoming Hallmark Movie ONE ROYAL HOLIDAY

Laura Osnes and Aaron Tveit have come together in the music video for 'Winter Wonderland' for their upcoming Hallmark movie One Royal Holliday. One Royal Holiday premieres on October 31 at 8…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:48PM

Several NYC Theaters Form Coalition to Urge Reopening with Greatly Modified Seating Plans

Several New York City theatres with the ability to greatly modify and limit their seating plans in accordance with social distancing rules are taking steps to do so.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:48PM

VIDEO: Watch Brenda Braxton, Tamara Tunie & More on Stars in the House- Live at 8pm!

Stars in the House continues tonight (8pm) with Love & Southern Discomfort!  Guest host Brenda Braxton welcomes Bobby Daye, Tamara Tunie, Monica L Patton and Ramona Keller.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:45PM
Monday, October 12, 2020 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Several NYC Theatres Hope to Reopen Soon for Socially Distant Indoor Performances by Dan Meyer

The Shed, St. Ann’s Warehouse, and Park Avenue Armory, are among the venues beyond Broadway pushing for permission.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:59PM

The German Society of Pennsylvania presents Natalie Zhu and Clancy Newman by Margaret Darby

A concert at the German Society with cellist Clancy Newman and pianist Natalie Zhu provided a unique opportunity to compare a live concert with a video version. Margaret Darby reviews both.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 04:56PM

WATCH: Our Next on Stage Winners, Becca and Macy, Chat with Ben Cameron - Live Now!

Becca and Macy were the winners of our first-ever dance competition! Tune in at 4pm ET for their interview with host Ben Cameron.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:54PM

Scoop: Jane Krakowski, Skylar Astin Will Appear on MATCH GAME on ABC - Thursday, October 29, 2020

Find out what's happening on Jane Krakowski, Skylar Astin Will Appear on MATCH GAME and if it's a new episode, airing on ABC on Thursday, October 29, 2020!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:54PM

In the News: Leslie Odom Jr. Stars in Sia's Directorial Debut Music, Madame Tussauds Offering Broadway Performance Series, More by Andrew Gans

Plus: PS Classics will release never-before-heard tracks on Maury Sings Yeston: The Demos.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:49PM

Review: Amai Vangu – My Mother, Live Theatre by Liam Offord

Review: Amai Vangu – My Mother, Live Theatre3.0Overall ScoreAmai Vangu – My Mother is a challenging watch for multiple reasons First of all, there’s a cruelty that pervades throughout …

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 04:42PM

VIDEO: Get a Sneak Peek of Kate Rockwell's Upcoming Concert at Birdland!

Kate Rockwell's virtual concert, Back to My Roots, premieres on Thursday, October 15 at 7pm ET on BroadwayWorld Events!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:40PM

Moulin Rouge! by Michael Portantiere

Music From Baz Luhrmann’s Film, 2001 (Interscope) Here is the soundtrack recording (partly; see below) of what might be described as a movie musical that’s perfect for the ADD generation…

SOURCE: castalbumreviews.com at 04:39PM

VIDEO: Peppermint Premieres Music Video for 'Best Sex', the First Single Off Her New Album

Peppermint has released the official music video of her first single, 'Best Sex' today. Peppermint states -''Best Sex' - a song for and about the fuqbois and my addiction to them. 'As much a…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:35PM

During Filipino American History Month and beyond, poetry offers a rare non-colonial lens by Kelly Conrad

The Filipino poetic tradition in English has defiant roots in the American occupation of the Philippines in the 1900s. In honor of Filipino American History Month, Kelly Conrad explores hist…

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 04:35PM

Review: ’45 Plays for America’s First Ladies’ by the Neo-Futurists is about an impossible role in an unofficial job by Chris Jones

No real position but a whole history of judgements. The Neo-Futurists write "45 Plays for America’s First Ladies" for this year's election season.

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 04:07PM

Ballet Hispánico Celebrates 50 Years As Ambassadors Of Latinx Dance by Jeff Lunden

The dance company features work of Latinx choreographers, as well as a robust educational outreach program. It was just awarded a $4 million grant from the Ford Foundation.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 04:03PM
Monday, October 12, 2020 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Theater Preview: SKELETON CREW / GUARDS AT THE TAJ (Atlantic Theater Reunion Readings) by Tony Frankel

TWO DO-NOT-MISS READINGS FROM ATLANTIC THEATER Atlantic Theater Company in New York is presenting a free virtual reading series of plays that had their World Premieres at Atlantic Theater C…

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 03:59PM

How the Addition of Leaf “Amy” Coneybear Will Reshape the Putnam County Spelling Bee by Broadway Beat

by Alyssa LaVacca. @alyssalavacca. PUTNAM, NY - Live reports from the annual Putnam County Spelling Bee indicate past champion and Bee f...

SOURCE: www.thebroadwaybeat.com at 03:52PM

Happy Hour on the Fringe: Liz Zimmerman, Project Management for Producers by Henry McDevitt

In this episode of Happy Hour on the Fringe, Marketing Manager Raina Searles speaks with Liz Zimmerman, a local Philadelphia theater and event producer, a performer, and a certified project …

SOURCE: fringearts.com at 03:30PM

Review: Seriously Satirizing 231 Years of Flotus in ‘45 Plays’ by Jesse Green

From a pro-slavery Martha Washington to a blank-screen Melania Trump, the wives and other women of the U.S. presidents get sent up and dressed down.

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

Broadway Will Be a While. These Venues Say They’re Ready Now. by Michael Paulson

Directors of large flexible spaces like the Park Avenue Armory are lobbying for permission to put on indoor shows for socially distanced audiences.

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

Call Answered: Kate Rockwell Interview: Wine Tasting, Mean Girls Broadway, Broadway Shutdown by Adam Rothenberg

“You can’t sit with us,” but I will teach you how to drink wine! I’m so excited to have the opportunity to interview Kate Rockwell who originated the role of “Karen Smith” in Mea…

SOURCE: Call Me Adam at 03:24PM

Brenda Braxton Guest Hosts Stars in the House, Featuring Tamara Tunie, Bobby Daye, More, October 12 by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:23PM

UK government disowns ‘crass’ cyber retraining advert

Backlash over campaign overshadows £257m of Covid support funding for arts organisations

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 03:04PM

Kate Davis - I'll Do Anything But Breakdance For Ya, Darling (Daniel Johnston Cover) by Kate Davis

Shot by Gisel Florez on September 26th at Oso Recording in Bearsville, NY Recorded and Mixed by Tim Bright Created for the Hi, How Are You Project's World Mental Health Day Event Featuring:…

SOURCE: YouTube at 03:00PM
Monday, October 12, 2020 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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A Look at Jason Robert Brown’s Songs for a New World at the London Palladium by Marc J. Franklin

The one-day-only event, starring Olivier nominees Rachel Tucker and Rachel John, played the West End October 11 following a digital production earlier this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:50PM

The Shape of Things by Steven Morris

The death tally from this virus now exceeds 210,000 Americans. That’s if we believe the official numbers. And, frankly, in October, 2020, why should we? The post The Shape of Things appe…

SOURCE: stageraw.com at 02:40PM
Monday, October 12, 2020 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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The Philadelphia Orchestra presents ‘Sight/Sound/Symphony’ by Linda Holt

The Philadelphia Orchestra’s second Digital Stage stream, titled ‘Sight/Sound/Symphony,’ added another success to its 2020 season, including an orchestra-commissioned world premiere by…

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 01:53PM

Death Drop, starring Courtney Act and Monét X Change, at The Garrick Theatre by Megan

Murder can be such a Drag…! This brand new killer comedy, Death Drop, opening at the Garrick Theatre on 3 December 2020 is an historic West End first. The post Death Drop, starring Courtne…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 01:40PM

Livestreaming a Performance and Conversation: Antoine Hunter presents #DeafWoke with Matt Maxey

By . Antoine Hunter presents #DeafWoke with Matt Maxey livestreaming on the global, commons-based, peer produced HowlRound TV network at howlround.tv on Thursday 15 October at 4 p.m.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 01:39PM

MANDY PATINKIN IS STILL SINGING by Robert Shuman

(Rachel Syme’s article appeared in The New Yorker, 10/11;  From his converted farmhouse, in upstate New York, the actor talks about his four-decade career and his social-media stardom in …

SOURCE: stagevoices.com at 01:19PM

Review: The Odyssey, Jermyn Street Theatre by Ryan Van Champion

Review: The Odyssey, Jermyn Street Theatre3.0Overall ScoreThe renowned Jermyn Street Theatre – the West End’s smallest producing theatre – is truly keeping the wonder of theatre alive …

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 01:12PM

Christopher Columbus As a Disreputable Character, in Irreverent Theater Of the Past 150 Years by Jonathan Mandell

Larissa FastHorse, who last week was announced as one of the winners of a MacArthur Foundation “Genius” Awards, riffed on Christopher Columbus and Columbus Day in her satirical play “T…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 01:03PM

1973: After Wounded Knee, Washington Theatre Club presents Chief Dan George in The Ecstasy of Rita Joe by Blair A. Ruble

Chief Dan George commanded attention when he stepped onto a Washington stage in May, 1973.  He did so despite plentiful distractions.  Just a few hours after his DC debut, Congress launche…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 01:03PM

The first £250 million provided to over 1300 arts organisations

The DCMS has revealed the first organisations being awarded grants as part of the £1.57bn arts stimulus package announced months ago.

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 01:00PM
Monday, October 12, 2020 at noon (Broadway Time)
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NEWS: Les Misérables – The Staged Concert returns to the West End in December 2020 by Press Releases

Les Misérables – The Staged Concert will return to the West End for a six-week limited run, playing at London’s Sondheim Theatre from 5 December 2020 to 17 January 2021.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:46PM

Nathan Allen leaves House Theatre of Chicago after nearly 20 years as leader by Chris Jones

As founding artistic director, we was at the artistic helm for the theater's very popular successes, including "The Sparrow" and “The Terrible Tragedy of Peter Pan."

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 12:32PM

Trent Kowalik Releases 'Warm Sunny Day'

Trent came up with Warm Sunny Day and sent his piano and voice demo to Kim Scharnberg, who encouraged him to expand it into a fully-produced song. Kim also connected Trent with his son, Will…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:18PM

22 Shows Streaming on BroadwayWorld Events This Week!

BroadwayWorld Events is bringing you incredible talent right into your home!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:18PM

Photo Flash: Celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the Opening of Irving Berlin's CALL ME MADAM on Broadway

Americans were listening to 'Goodnight, Irene' and Bing and Gary Crosby's interpretation of a 1914 song by Irving Berlin, 'Play a Simple Melody.' And Berlin's new musical, Call Me Madam, was…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:18PM

Watch the exciting new trailer for the Everybody's Talking About Jamie film

20th Century Studios have released the first official trailer for the highly anticipated movie adaptation of Everybody's Talking About Jamie. The film's release date was recently pushed back…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 12:05PM

Hamptons International Film Festival by Barry Gordin

AND THE WINNERS ARE: October 12, 2020: The 28th Hamptons International Film Festival, presented by HamptonsFilm, announced their award winners at a virtual ceremony. Handing out over $2…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 12:02PM
Monday, October 12, 2020 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Rorschach’s “trail blazers” discount for its real life DC treasure hunt ends Oct 13 by Tim Treanor

The pandemic has turned theater into a treasure hunt for some companies as they scramble to find new modes of presentation which are both safe and rewarding for their audiences. But one area…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 11:54AM

Check Out Photos From the Film Adaptation of Everybody's Talking About Jamie by Playbill Staff

The movie version of the West End musical is set to arrive to U.S. theatres February 26, 2021.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:48AM

U.K.’s Culture Recovery Fund Distributes £257 Million to Arts Venues in 1st Round of Grants by Ryan McPhee

1,385 organizations received funding, including the Young Vic, Theatre Royal Bath, Soho Theatre, and over 300 other theatres.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:43AM

American Buffalo Stage Manager Samantha Watson on Darren Criss' Shutdown Day Serenade & More by Broadway.com

Living near the theater district during the Broadway shutdown, photographer and performer Matthew Stocke has been haunted walking past the empty palaces sitting in repose, waiting for the li…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:36AM

Making Moulin Rouge!’s La Chocolat: How Jacqueline B. Arnold Keeps Her Body in Sonya Tayeh Shape by Playbill Staff

In the second episode of the exclusive The Lady Ms series, Arnold takes us onstage and backstage at Moulin Rouge!, to the kitchen to make the special salve that keeps her (and her cast) danc…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:25AM

£257 million to support arts and culture by Megan

1,385 arts and cultural organisations to benefit from a share of £257 million as part of a vital financial boost from Culture Recovery Fund. The post £257 million to support arts and cultu…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 11:16AM

Webinar 5/15 by BroadwayWorld

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Webinar 3 by BroadwayWorld

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Webinar by BroadwayWorld

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Birdland 8/11 by BroadwayWorld

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NOS HS 1 by BroadwayWorld

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Webinar 5/22 by BroadwayWorld

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4/3 Webinar by BroadwayWorld

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Movie theaters are dying. Are Broadway theaters next?

Lately when I meet people and tell them what I do, they say, “Oh man, I’m so sorry.” My response, “Hey, at least I don’t own movie theaters!” (There’s always a bright side, rig…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00AM
Monday, October 12, 2020 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Songs for a New World review – singers face forwards in bold, Covid-safe show by Mark Lawson

London PalladiumJason Robert Brown’s song cycle on the theme of life choices adapts well to social distancing, with a cast whose big voices make the huge auditorium feel small Balancing dr…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:48AM

Sister Act 3 currently in talks, says Whoopi Goldberg

The hit 90's film franchise might see a threequel very soon. The third instalment of Sister Act is reportedly now in the negotiating phase, at least according to Whoopi Goldberg. The new…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 10:45AM

RuPaul's Drag Race Alums Monét X Change and Courtney Act Heading to the West End by Dan Meyer

The pair will star in Death Drop at the Garrick Theatre this December.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:40AM

American Film Institute Will Honor Rita Moreno by Andrew Gans

The evening will feature a conversation between EGOT winner Moreno and Tony-winning playwright Tony Kushner.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:29AM

Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of Filming Reality Show Competition Grease: You’re the One That I Want Revealed 13 Years Later! by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Seth finds out how the contestants worked together to “insult each other”—plus backstage and on set secrets from Bebe Neuwirth and Cheers, Ken J…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

Watch Broadway Favorite Tommy Bracco Join Built for the Stage for Motivation Monday by Playbill Staff

The weekly interview and fitness series from Coach Joe Rosko streams every Monday.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM

A CHRISTMAS CAROL Announces 2021 Tour and Broadway Return

A Christmas Carol is hitting the road in 2021!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:06AM

‘Puts musical theatre at the top of the theatrical agenda’: SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD – London Palladium by Maryam Philpott

This incredible concert version of Songs for a New World serves as an all-to-brief reminder of how it feels to listen to live music in an enclosed, traditional theatre space, responding to e…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00AM
Monday, October 12, 2020 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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A Christmas Carol Aims to Return to Broadway in 2021 by Dan Meyer

Jack Thorne's adaptation of the Charles Dickens holiday favorite will also tour the U.S., including engagements in Los Angeles and Las Vegas.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:59AM

Les Misérables—The Staged Concert Will Play 6-Week Run at London's Sondheim Theatre by Andrew Gans

Michael Ball, Alfie Boe, Carrie Hope Fletcher, and Matt Lucas will star.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

TEDxBroadway Opens Up Applications for 2020 Young Professional Program by Dan Meyer

The virtual industry summit takes place November 17.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:43AM

Marc Elliot, Tyrone Huntley, Lucie Jones, Jenna Russell to Headline Streaming Production of [title of show] by Ryan McPhee

The meta musical will be filmed at the London Coliseum in a production directed by Josh Seymour.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:38AM

GRACE NOTES: Monday, October 12, 2020 by Susan Grace

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Classic Arts Catch-Up: Rhiannon Giddens Leads Artists in 'Cry No More' Video, Broadway Alums Join Dancing Through... Event, More by Playbill Staff

Here's what's been going on in the worlds of opera, dance, and classical music.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:29AM

Samsung pulls BTS-branded products from online Chinese platforms

Comments made by a member of the K-pop boy band about Korean war spark fury on social media in China

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 09:22AM

Donizetti’s 3 Queens, Lucia di Lammermoor, More Set for Next Metropolitan Opera Streaming Lineup by Ryan McPhee

Week 31 of the Nightly Met Streams series celebrates the bel canto composer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:00AM
Monday, October 12, 2020 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Victor Potel: Favorite Son of Snakeville by Trav S.D.

Indiana born Victor Potel (1889-1947) was a 21 year old kid when he started out at Chicago based Essanay studios in 1910. By the time the sun set on his career he was in nearly 450 films. Po…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 08:32AM

Tamara Rojo: 'Despite everything, it’s a very creative moment' by Lyndsey Winship

English National Ballet will return to the stage soon, but dance’s wider future looks precarious. The company’s artistic director tells us about bubbles, business models, and ballet clas…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:32AM

REVIEW: Drama Menu At A Distance, Nick Hern Books ✭✭✭✭ by Paul T Davies

By Paul T Davies Paul T Davies reviews Drama Menu At A Distance by Glyn Trefor-Jones published by Nick Hern Books. Buy your copy now. This post REVIEW: Drama Menu At A Distance, Nick Hern Bo…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 08:25AM
Monday, October 12, 2020 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Playbill's Weekly Streaming Guide: What to Watch October 12-16 by Ryan McPhee

A benefit from Jagged Little Pill, virtual concerts and readings, and—oh, right—Tony Award nominations.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:59AM

Today on Broadway: Monday, October 12, 2020 by Matt Tamanini

Broadway to Remain Closed Until June 2020, Old Vic to Stream Live ‘Christmas Carol,’ LaChanze, Britton, Porter to Star in New Streaming Play by V “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Mond…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 07:55AM

“Fela and the Kalakuta Queens” Goes Online by Ian Kiyingi Muddu

African musical theatre seems to be growing by leaps and bounds. In the last couple of years, African directors have exhibited a keen interest in the genre. Nigeria’s Bolanle Austin-Peters…

SOURCE: thetheatretimes.com at 07:48AM

Revisiting The Last Five Years by Samuel Nicholls

The Last Five Years was one of a huge number of shows that were forced to shut down in the middle of their run. Six months later, it has been remounted for the Covid age. In our latest featu…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 07:48AM

4 Lessons from the NBA Bubble for the Future of Live Arts Performance by Sarah Bay-Cheng

“I’m so glad I saw it live!” That’s what I said after the nerve-wracking Game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoff Series between the Toronto Raptors and Boston Celtics that I wat…

SOURCE: thetheatretimes.com at 07:36AM

Pretty Woman extends West End run, new tickets on sale now!

The West End production of Pretty Woman has announced a new extension of its run. The musical based on the 1990 blockbuster hit is now booking at London's Piccadilly Theatre until early su…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 07:25AM

Royal Ballet makes triumphant return with Back on Stage

Stars such as Marianela Nuñez and Vadim Muntagirov exuded pride and joy after a hiatus of seven months

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 07:20AM

1990s Broadway Musical Logos Madness! Round 1 - Queenie Division by JK

You know we are obsessed with show logos and window cards! We just LOVE them. Now, it's time to find out your top logo for the closing ten seasons of the 20th century. To get things starte…

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

Just because: Emlyn Williams plays Charles Dickens by Terry Teachout

An excerpt from “Emlyn Williams Plays Charles Dickens,” performed in 1987 at the Swansea Festival. Williams reads Dickens’ “Captain Murderer.” (This is the latest in a series of ar…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:01AM

Almanac: Dickens on poverty by Terry Teachout

“It is said that the children of the very poor are not brought up, but dragged up.” Charles Dickens, Bleak House Continue reading Almanac: Dickens on poverty at About Last Night.

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:00AM
Monday, October 12, 2020 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Despite Every Barrier, This Artist Created Safe, Socially Distant Live Theater—No Zoom Required by Jeryl Brunner

Through the non-profit, The Hundredth Hill artist residency, Krista Detor has produced live theater during the global pandemic.

SOURCE: Forbes at 06:59AM

Review: A Passing Dance, Pitlochry Festival Theatre by Alexandra Wilbraham

Review: A Passing Dance, Pitlochry Festival Theatre5.0Overall ScoreEvery year the changing leaves comes as a surprise to me. It shouldn’t. It happens every year. Still, I marvel at how the…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 06:42AM

‘Thoughtful tale’: QUARTER LIFE CRISIS – Bridge Theatre by Louise Penn

As part of the one-person play series which has reopened the Bridge Theatre, Quarter Life Crisis brings the story of Alicia to the stage as she approaches her 26th birthday.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:00AM
Monday, October 12, 2020 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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NEWS: Courtney Act and Monét X Change will star in Death Drop at the Garrick Theatre by Press Releases

Brand new comedy murder mystery Death Drop will open at London’s Garrick Theatre from 3-10 December 2020 starring RuPaul’s Drag Race superstars Courtney Act and Monét X Change, along wi…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:20AM
Monday, October 12, 2020 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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Drag Race's Courtney Act and Monét X Change to bring new show Death Drop to London's Garrick Theatre this December!

Have you heard the tea? Australian glamazon Courtney Act, best known for appearing on the sixth season of RuPaul's Drag Race, is set to sissy that walk to London's Garrick Theatre this Decem…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 04:30AM
Monday, October 12, 2020 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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On the Couch with Judith McLean

Who is Judith McLean? Grandmother, mother, partner, daughter, sister, friend, arts worker, academic (QUT), scholar in residence (QPAC), co-creator, teaching artist, voracious reader, lover o…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 02:27AM
Monday, October 12, 2020 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Kim Carpenter: The Happy Prince

Acclaimed theatre devisor/director/designer Kim Carpenter AM will exhibit 26 major artworks in response to Oscar Wilde’s The Happy Prince, the classic story of The Prince and The Little S…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 01:48AM
Monday, October 12, 2020 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Soar: A Life Freed by Dance

Fifty years since he stepped into his first ballet class, David McAllister reflects on his dance journey, his relationships, embracing his sexuality, and the combination of talent, timing an…

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

War Pigs — how Black Sabbath’s epic pushed heavy metal into a new era

The eight-minute track’s complex structure proved highly influential

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Drawing on ghosts of the city: a new home for House of Illustration

The latest transformation of a piece of London’s industrial past into a vibrant new museum and exhibition space

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MOVING PEOPLE: Pavan "PMT" Thimmaiah on Dance Studio Alliance, His Favorite Time of Day, and Why Conan O'Brien Should Take His Class at PMT House of D by The Dance Enthusiast

In Pavan "PMT" Thimmaiah on Dance Studio Alliance, His Favorite Time of Day, and Why Conan O'Brien Should Take His Class at PMT House of Dance, "Living with Hemihyperplasia and with being b…

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 12:00AM

Red Bull Theater Presents Virtual Reading of American Moor October 12 by Dan Meyer

The play by Keith Hamilton Cobb explores the intersection of Othello and BIPOC voices.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM