Monday, December 28, 2020 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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‘His Dark Materials’: Lin-Manuel Miranda Breaks Down the Season 2 Finale by Will Thorne

SPOILER ALERT: Do not read if you have not yet watched the second season finale of “His Dark Materials.” Fans of Philip Pullman’s “His Dark Materials” trilogy, Lin-Manuel Miranda …

SOURCE: Variety at 09:50PM

Billy Porter, George C. Wolfe and More Among '101 Black Gay And Queer Men Who Made Impact In 2020'

Among the honorees are legendary director George C. Wolfe, Tony and Emmy-award winner Billy Porter, playwright and activist Jeremy O Harris, and more.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:27PM

Shakina Nayfack’s ‘Chonburi International Hotel & Butterfly Club’ on Audible offers a transformative experience for everyone by Deb Miller

Presented as part of the virtual 2020 Williamstown Theatre Festival, the world-premiere audio-play release of transgender writer, performer, and activist Shakina Nayfack’s Chonburi Interna…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:00PM
Monday, December 28, 2020 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Theater: RATATOUILLE: THE TIKTOK MUSICAL (A One-Time Streaming Event as a Benefit for The Actors Fund by Tony Frankel

THIS TIME, IT’S A PLAGUE THAT CAUSED THE RAT Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical. Notice in the title that there is no mention of Disney. You know, the folks behind the terrific Pixar 2007 fil…

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 08:44PM
Monday, December 28, 2020 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Ratatouille the musical online – what you need to know by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Ratatouille musical will get an online premiere from 1 Jan 2021. Organically grown on Tik Tok, the streamed concert is directed by Lucy Moss This post Ratatouille the musical…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 07:41PM

This week’s guests are Jef Labes, David Maiocco, Viviana Renteria, Bryan Seet, Cat Yates & Michael RJ Campbell, plus Mystery Guests and MORE! Join us this TUESDAY, December 29th at 7:15…

SOURCE: NiteLifeExchange at 07:19PM

The biggest residential design trends for 2021

Homes will connect more with nature, while minimalist decor and open-plan living will be shown the door

SOURCE: propertylistings.ft.com at 07:07PM
Monday, December 28, 2020 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Estella Scrooge “A Christmas Carol with a Twist” by Elyse Trevers

Everything old can be new again with creativity. The question is how to make the traditional relevant and, more importantly, how to attract paying viewers. John Caird and Paul Gordon collabo…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 06:31PM

In the News: Idina Menzel Creates a Family-Friendly Treehouse Show, Crystal Monee Hall Makes 'Beautiful Noise,' More by Talaura Harms

Plus: Native Son has shared profiles of 101 Black gay and queer men—including several in the theatre—who've made an impact in 2020.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:02PM
Monday, December 28, 2020 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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VIDEO: Susan Stroman, Sascha Radetsky, Deb Monk, Priscilla Lopez & More Join Virtual Celebration Of CENTER STAGE

Over 400 dancers from around the world came together on December 10 to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of one of the most iconic dance films of the modern day, Center Stage. Broadway Dance Ce…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:37PM

VIDEO: Check Out a Sneak Peek from THE BEST OF RADIO FREE BIRDLAND ON BROADWAY

In this sneak peek from the show, Sierra Boggess performs 'Come to My Garden' from The Secret Garden in memory of Rebecca Luker.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:20PM

On This Day, December 28: Happy Birthday, Maggie Smith!

On this day, we're celebrating the birthday of legendary actress, Dame Maggie Smith!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:08PM

Why Joan Rivers Gave Charles Busch $5 Thousand Under the Table...and Why the Callaway Sisters Still Wear Matching Nightgowns by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Seth also remembers the talents of the late Rebecca Luker.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM
Monday, December 28, 2020 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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All-Star Cast Announced for ‘Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical’ Benefit by Matthew Wexler

Wayne Brady (Django) and Tituss Burgess (Remy) lead an all-star cast in a TikTok musical benefit inspired by the hit animated film 'Ratatouille.' The post All-Star Cast Announced for ‘Rat…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 04:36PM

VIDEO: Watch a Year-End Special Episode of THE CHAOS TWINS with Nik and Sasha- Wednesday at 4pm!

Tune in Wednesday, December 30 (4pm ET) to watch the next episode right here at BroadwayWorld or on Facebook Live. This week is a very special year end special with Nik and Sasha!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:31PM

Idina Menzel Launches ‘Idina’s Treehouse’ Kids’ Show on YouTube by Chris Willman

Fresh from taking over family home entertainment centers for yet another holiday season with her vocal appearances in the “Frozen” films, Idina Menzel is un-animating herself with a new …

SOURCE: Variety at 04:12PM
Monday, December 28, 2020 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Shakina Nayfack Talks With Cast Members of Her New Williamstown/Audible Play

Nayfack discussed her new play Chonburi International Hotel & Butterfly Club with several of its stars, including Ivory Aquino, Kate Bornstein, and Angelica Ross.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:36PM

Adrianna Hicks, Bryce Pinkham, Max Crumm, and More Join BroadwayWorld's Stage Door

Check out the newest theater names that are now available for video shoutouts and more on Stage Door!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:35PM

VIDEO: Works & Process Presents Premieres of New Virtual Commissions by George Salazar and Stephanie Hsu

BlurbWorks & Process, the performing arts series at the Guggenheim, presented the premieres of new virtual commissions by Stephanie Hsu and George Salazar!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:33PM

Theatre Magazine Preview and Interview: “Encore Monthly:” The New Theatre Magazine for the 21st Century by David Roberts

“Encore Monthly” is a new theatre magazine for the 21st Century. It celebrates everything we love about American theatre, whether it is happening on the stages on Broadway or on the page…

SOURCE: Theatre Reviews Limited at 03:24PM
Monday, December 28, 2020 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Luciano Pavarotti Takes Center Screen in Latest Offering of Free Metropolitan Opera Streams by Ryan McPhee

Ring in the new year with La Bohème, Rigoletto, L’Elisir d’Amore, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:26PM

Review: In ‘Making Friends,’ a Bitter Grab Bag of Grievances by Laura Collins-Hughes

Tom DeTrinis’s solo show is full of rage, but in a way that’s bizarrely out of touch with this overwhelmingly disastrous year.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 02:06PM

Holiday Concerts and Shows to Stream Now by Evelyn Kanter

The Congress for Jewish Culture presents a performance of S. Ansky’s supernatural play “The Dybbuk,” in honor of the the 100th anniversary of its world premiere.

SOURCE: www.nyconthecheap.com at 02:03PM
Monday, December 28, 2020 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Long Day’s Journey Into Night by Eugene O’Neill (1957): Chosen by Committee Episode 35 by Phindie Podcasts

This week, hosts Josh, John, and Chris take a long day's journey into night with the 1957 winner by Eugene O'Neill, his fourth. The post Long Day’s Journey Into Night by Eugene O’Neill (…

SOURCE: phindie.com at 01:44PM

Reflections of a critic on the closing days of DC Theatre Scene by Jill Kyle-Keith

Theater is at its best when it teaches us something. When it makes us think, and reconsider our stance on an issue, or when it carries us away into another land and time, where characters, f…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 01:24PM

Review: An Irish Carol 2020 with original Keegan cast members by Brett Steven Abelman

No, this isn’t just A Christmas Carol with an accent; it is a riff on the familiar Dickens structure, transported to the equally familiar stage world of an old Irish bar. The ghosts and vi…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 01:24PM

Tituss Burgess, André De Shields, Andrew Barth Feldman and More Join Ratatouille

The musical based on the social media sensation will stream this Friday, New Year's Day.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:12PM

In Memoriam: A Look at the Theatre Artists We Lost in 2020 by Ryan McPhee

Playbill remembers the actors, directors, playwrights, and other familiar faces of the stage who died this year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:03PM
Monday, December 28, 2020 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Arthur P. Siccardi Dies: Veteran Broadway Production Supervisor Was 89 by Greg Evans

Arthur P. Siccardi, a longtime Broadway production supervisor whose five-decade career included work on such notable original and revival stagings as Sweeney Todd, Whose Life is it Anyway?, …

SOURCE: Deadline at 12:56PM

Shows to look forward to in 2021 by Kitty Underwood

we’ve put together this list of some of the most exciting brand new and returning shows that are premiering or staging a comeback in 2021. Booking advance tickets is a great way to support…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 12:41PM

Celebrate Theatre With These 25 Lego Broadway Recreations by Marc J. Franklin

Take a look at Jack Abrams' Broadway Bricks designs of Hadestown, Six, and more as he transforms ordinary Legos into theatre favorites.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM

Five Audition Songs That Will Make Your Neighbor Slip a Strongly Worded Letter Under Your Door by Broadway Beat

by Shannon Gaffney. @wellhelloshannon (@instagram). @shan_gaffney (Twitter). Living in NYC offers so many simple joys – strolls through C...

SOURCE: www.thebroadwaybeat.com at 12:24PM

Stars in the House Welcomes Santino Fontana, Jelani Alladin, Joan Allen, Schele Williams, More, December 28 by Andrew Gans

Plays in the House: Our Final Bow is co-hosted by Andréa Burns and her husband, streaming director Peter Flynn.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:05PM
Monday, December 28, 2020 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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‘Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical’ All-Star Cast To Include Wayne Brady, Tituss Burgess & Adam Lambert by Greg Evans

Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical will have an all-star cast for its one-time-only streaming performance, a line-up that includes Wayne Brady, Kevin Chamberlin, Adam Lambert and André De Shie…

SOURCE: Deadline at 11:59AM

‘Christmas on the Rocks’ continues with ‘Dinner and a Show’ by Christopher Arnott

The tradition of "dinner and a show" has been given a virtual spin with TheaterWorks Hartford's "Christmas on the Rocks." The Hartford Chamber of Commerce and weHartford have arranged for fo…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 11:42AM

Andrew Barth Feldman, Tituss Burgess, André De Shields, More to Star in Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical Benefit by Ryan McPhee

The one-performance-only event, based on the social media viral sensation, will stream January 1 in support of The Actors Fund.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:35AM

Andrew Barth Feldman, Tituss Burgess, Ashley Park, André De Shields and More to Star in RATATOUILLE: THE TIKTOK MUSICAL

The cast of Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical has been announced! Wayne Brady will play Django, Tituss Burgess will play Remy, Kevin Chamberlin will play Auguste Gusteau, Andre De Shields will…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:32AM

My Pandemic Year in Pictures by Howard Sherman

Taking extreme care during the pandemic, particularly when New York was the first and hardest hit in the earliest days, my journeys beyond my apartment and the immediate surroundings put sig…

SOURCE: Howard Sherman at 11:30AM

REVIEW – Norm Lewis @ F54B by Aron Bederson

Norm Lewis Christmas Time Is Here Feinstein’s 54 Below Streaming until Dec 31, 2020 Norm Lewis’s show “Christmastime is Here” was filmed at Feinstein’s/54 Below  on Dec. 4  Decem…

SOURCE: www.cabarethotspot.com at 11:22AM

‘Incredibly imaginative & energetic’: POTTED PANTO (Online review) ★★★★ by Kirsty Herrington

With so many pantomimes on offer at this time of year it can be tough to choose which one to watch. Thankfully Potted Panto has come to the rescue with a show which takes you through seven p…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM
Monday, December 28, 2020 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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LISTEN: Sean Allan Krill Discusses His Career on LITTLE KNOWN FACTS With Ilana Levine

Little Known Facts is a weekly podcast hosted by stage and film actress Ilana Levine. This week, she sits down with Sean Allan Krill to discuss his career!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:50AM

Tony-Winning Producer Roger Berlind Dies at 90 by Andrew Gans

Mr. Berlind earned a remarkable 25 Tony Awards, from the original 1980 production of Amadeus through the 2019 revival of Oklahoma!.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:45AM

Stage and Screen Actor Lee Wallace Dead at 90 by Ryan McPhee

The performer (and on-screen mayor) appeared on Broadway in The Cemetery Club, The Apple Doesn’t Fall…, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:38AM

BEYOND THE SILK PYJAMAS: THE STYLE OF NOËL COWARD by Robert Shuman

(Michael Billington’s article appeared in the Guardian, 12/28. Photosgraph: Debonair … Noël Coward. Photograph: Everett/Rex/Shutterstock .) A new exhibition is devoted to the visual fl…

SOURCE: stagevoices.com at 10:36AM

Frank Butler: From Roach to “Road” Pictures by Trav S.D.

Today we write of Frank R. Butler (1890-1967), not to be be confused with Frank E. Butler, sharpshooter and husband of Annie Oakley. Our Butler was a a silent screen actor and screenwriter, …

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 10:06AM

Costuming for Everyone by Christa Skiles

Five steps to costuming a show The post Costuming for Everyone appeared first on Dramatics Magazine Online.

SOURCE: Dramatics Magazine at 10:00AM

VIDEO: Leslie Odom Jr. Sings 'It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas' on GOOD MORNING AMERICA

On Christmas day, Tony winner Leslie Odom Jr. stopped by 'Good Morning America' to perform a cover of classic holiday tune 'It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas.'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:00AM
Monday, December 28, 2020 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Get a Sneak Listen to the World Premiere of Shakina Nayfack's Chonburi International Hotel & Butterfly Club by Talaura Harms

The audio play, available December 29, is the next offering from Williamstown Theatre Festival and Audible Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:59AM

VIDEO: Billy Porter Talks About Co-Hosting NEW YEAR'S ROCKIN' EVE on GOOD MORNING AMERICA

Billy Porter appeared on 'Good Morning America' to plug his upcoming appearance on 'New Year's Rockin' Eve!'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:55AM

Arian Moayed’s #AtlanticMoment by Atlantic Theater

Our final Atlantic moment is from actor, co-producer, and longtime friend Arian Moayed (#GuardsattheTajATC, among others). Please enjoy a powerful moment of sharing stories and experiences. …

SOURCE: YouTube at 09:51AM

Exclusive: Kerry Butler Performs 'Somewhere That's Green' as Part of the Seth Concert Series; Re-Airs Today at 3 PM!

Kerry Butler's performance as part of The Seth Concert Series, re-airs today at 3 PM ET. Check out an exclusive clip from the concert, which premiered last night, featuring Kerry singing S…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:46AM

Film Adaptation of The Color Purple Musical Secures December 2023 Release Date by Ryan McPhee

Blitz Bazawule, co-director of Beyoncé’s Black Is King, will helm the Warner Bros. project.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:31AM

‘Full of energy, personality & songs’: THE ELF WHO WAS SCARED OF CHRISTMAS – Stream.Theatre (Online review) ★★★★ by Emma Clarendon

Cosy and playful family show The Elf Who Was Scared Of Christmas is exactly the type of show that children need after the strangeness of this year.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM

A Theatre of Circumstance, or, From Stuck to Strength by American Theatre Editors

Looking toward a post-COVID horizon, we must plan for adjustment, redefinition, and a new kind of relevance.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:00AM
Monday, December 28, 2020 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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2020 as a Year of Sondheim. 2021 as a Year of Reinvention. #Stageworthy News of the Week by Jonathan Mandell

The year that’s ending was one of shock and sorrow, but more uplifting to think of it as a year full of Sondheim — starting from the  New York Philharmonic’s  “Celebrating Sondheim…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 08:52AM

2000s Broadway Musical Logos Bracket Tournament - The Big 32 (Part 1) by JK

The first decade of the new millennium was a big one for Broadway, with Disney and vampires, jukebox musicals coming into their own, and movie-to-musical adaptations threatening to take over…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 08:18AM

The Moments Of Theatre That Offered Comfort, Aid, Glimmers Of Light by Artsjournal2

“Needless to say, 2020 didn’t exactly go as planned.” But actors, directors, playwrights, sound producers, lighting designers, and stage directors came through just as much as they pos…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 08:15AM
Monday, December 28, 2020 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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BroadwayRadio Special: Monday, December 28, 2020 by Ashley Steves

In this special episode, Matt, Ashley, and Grace discuss their favorite shows they actually got to see on stage in 2020 ahead of the shutdown, plus other favorites from the year. Any and all…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 07:55AM

Just because: Cab Calloway performs “Blues in the Night” by Terry Teachout

Cab Calloway and his big band perform “Blues in the Night,” by Johnny Mercer and Harold Arlen: (This is the latest in a series of arts- and history-related videos that appear in this sp…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:01AM

‘A theatrical enterprise growing from strength to strength’: The Theatre Channel – Episode 4 Holiday Special (Online review) by Ian Foster

Nipping in just before Santa arrives, The Theatre Channel’s fourth episode delivers festive treats aplenty in The Holiday Special.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM

Almanac: Wordsworth on memory by Terry Teachout

And when the stream Which overflowed the soul was passed away, A consciousness remained that it had left, Deposited upon the silent shore Of memory, images and precious thoughts, That shall …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:00AM
Monday, December 28, 2020 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Wake Up With BWW 12/28: Kerry Butler's Concert With Seth Rudetsky, and More!

Today's top stories: Kerry Butler's concert with Seth Rudetsky re-airs today at 3pm, a concert will raise funds for Reverend Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff featuring Stephanie J. Block, Mega…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:16AM
Monday, December 28, 2020 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Beyond the silk pyjamas: the style of Noël Coward by Michael Billington

A new exhibition is devoted to the visual flair of a debonair playwright whose tastes are almost impossible to define Noël Coward was the epitome of style. Fittingly that is the subject of …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:54AM

Post-pandemic opera has the chance for a racial reset

As the art form faces an existential crisis, it is important to ensure racial prejudice is not given a veneer of artistic integrity

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 03:00AM
Monday, December 28, 2020 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Silent Disco Walking Tours lets you see London in a new light by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Silent Disco Walking Tours have fast become a tourist hit around London with even a few of the locals joining in this fun event. This post Silent Disco Walking Tours lets you…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 02:40AM

“Misfits” at The Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch by Aleks Sierz

A couple of days ago I watched the live stream of Misfits, from the Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch. The show comprises four excellent fractured monologues, written by Kenny Emson, Sadie Hasler…

SOURCE: thetheatretimes.com at 02:27AM
Monday, December 28, 2020 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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A Talk with Sue-Ellen Shook from TINKERBELL AND THE DREAM FAIRIES by Lucy Hatcher

Sue-Ellen Shook is an Australian actress, dancer, and choreographer. She is a seasoned performer with some of her credits including

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 01:05AM
Monday, December 28, 2020 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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The 10 Best Broadway, Off-Broadway, and Virtual Theater Productions of 2020

Live theater did exist this year. Here are my favorites.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:48AM

The Final Countdown — Europe’s song became the soundtrack to the last days of Brexit

The Swedish band left the song off their first two albums because it was too ‘unusual’

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:10AM