Monday, January 11, 2021 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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Monday, January 11, 2021 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Take The Opportunity For A Reboot by Joe Patti

Research has shown that offering free admission doesn’t lead to an increase in participation by new audiences.  In most cases those that are attending are the people who normally attend, …

SOURCE: insidethearts.com at 10:32PM
Monday, January 11, 2021 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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Nick Jonas Reportedly in Talks to Lead JERSEY BOYS Streamed Event

According to a new report, recording artist and stage star Nick Jonas is in talks to lead a streaming event performance of the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, Jersey Boys.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:37PM

Gotham Awards 2020, Full Winners List (Updating Live) by Clayton Davis

The 2020 Gotham Awards made history, with all of this year’s best feature nominees directed by women for its 30th celebration. The annual event, which is typically held in early December, …

SOURCE: Variety at 09:32PM

Review: Searching for the spirit behind 'Hello, Dolly!' and 'La Cage aux Folles' by Charles McNulty

Pasadena Playhouse streams "You I Like: A Musical Celebration of Jerry Herman," in which paying tribute to the Broadway composer proves harder than it might seem.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 09:32PM
Monday, January 11, 2021 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Nicole Kidman, Javier Bardem in Talks to Play Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz in Aaron Sorkin-Directed Film by Jordan Moreau

Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem are in negotiations to play the iconic Hollywood couple Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz in an upcoming film, titled “Being the Ricardos,” directed by Aaron So…

SOURCE: Variety at 08:42PM

Working in the Theatre: Creating the Show Promo by American Theatre Wing

Creating your own show that showcases the work of others is inspiring. And in a year where options are limited, Mykal Kilgore and Vasthy Mompoint created their own opportunities to make spac…

SOURCE: YouTube at 08:06PM

Working in the Theatre: SUNY New Paltz Promo by American Theatre Wing

"Just because theatre is suffering right now, storytelling doesn't stop." After a full semester of hybrid learning, the students and professors at SUNY New Paltz press on to tell important s…

SOURCE: YouTube at 08:06PM

Working in the Theatre: American Conservatory Theater Promo by American Theatre Wing

With the fall approaching, the faculty at the M.F.A. program at the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco quickly create avenues for virtual learning and performance so their studen…

SOURCE: YouTube at 08:06PM

A Conversation with The Fates of Hadestown by TDF

In the Greek mythology-inspired musical Hadestown, The Fates—Jewelle Blackman, Kay Trinidad and Yvette Gonzalez-Nacer—harmonize as they prophesize about Orpheus and Eurydice, and Hades a…

SOURCE: YouTube at 08:03PM
Monday, January 11, 2021 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Don’t Miss: Actors Theatre of Louisville’s ‘Erma Bombeck: At Wit’s End’ by Matthew Wexler

Actor's Theatre of Louisville brings to life one of our great female satirists, Erma Bombeck, in an innovative one-woman show. The post Don’t Miss: Actors Theatre of Louisville’s ‘Erm…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 07:48PM

Theatre Review: ‘Etta and Ella on the Upper West Side,’ Round House Theatre in association with McCarter Theatre Center by Mary Ann Johnson

“Etta and Ella on the Upper West Side,” part of the “Work of Adrienne Kennedy: Inspiration and Influence” festival on-going at Round House Theatre, had its world premier on Sunday. T…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 07:27PM
Monday, January 11, 2021 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Theater Openings This Week: 1st Irish festival. Renee Fleming Week at the Met by New York Theater

Below are the listings this week of the 13th annual Origin 1st Irish Theater Festival, and an original play for Red Hook on the first  African-American theater company in NYC; a reunion rea…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 06:49PM

New Financial Intentions For A New Year. New Attitude. by Broadway Joe

Welcome to 2021, Creative Financiers!  We have rounded the corner into a new year of new possibilities and intention.  We’re off to a very rocky start geo-politically, which serves as…

SOURCE: creativefinancebroadwayjoe.com at 06:06PM
Monday, January 11, 2021 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Henrik Eger, 1941–2021 by Christopher Munden

The performing arts lost a vocal supporter and the world lost a vibrant presence last weekend. Editor-at-Large Henrik Eger died on Sunday, January 3, 2021, after being admitted to hospital f…

SOURCE: phindie.com at 05:57PM

Ben Brantley: A Critic Is a Mirror, Not a Shaper by American Theatre Editors

The Times' lead critic looks back on a fertile period in the field and reflects on the role he played in it.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:41PM

Piano Bar Live! Streams This Tuesday, January 12, with Host Scott Barbarino, Plus Aaron Lee Battle, Joey Chelius, Tony Javed, Carolyn Wehner and Colli

Featuring new performers with every show, the weekly, award-winning Piano Bar Live! (PBL!) streams this Tuesday, January 12 at 7:15 pm ET, with host Scott Barbarino and guests Aaron Lee Bat…

SOURCE: NiteLifeExchange at 05:37PM

Williamstown Theatre Festival Partners With Black Theatre United on Training Program for BIPOC Artists by Logan Culwell-Block

Participants will spend a summer in residence at the Festival in a "work and learn" experience.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM

Dominique Morisseau’s Skeleton Crew Is Headed to Broadway by Broadway Direct

Manhattan Theatre Club has announced today that the Broadway premiere of Skeleton Crew, written by Tony Award-nominee Dominique Morisseau (Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of the Tem…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 05:18PM

In the News: Donna Murphy Joins Gossip Girl Reboot, Lin-Manuel Miranda and More Set for New Theatre-Themed Philanthropy Podcast, More by Talaura Harms

Plus: Watch the new trailers for Hulu's The United States vs. Billie Holiday (penned by Suzan Lori-Parks) and Season 2 of Snowpiercer (starring Daveed Diggs and Lena Hall).

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:13PM
Monday, January 11, 2021 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Samuel D. Hunter Writing Movie Adaptation of The Whale by Dan Meyer

Darren Aronofsky will direct with Brendan Fraser attached to star.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:56PM

Round House Theatre and McCarter present Adrienne Kennedy’s ‘Etta and Ella’ by Hanae Mason

Round House Theatre and McCarter’s Work of Adrienne Kennedy: Inspiration & Influence festival concludes with the stream of ‘Etta and Ella on the Upper West Side,’ a static producti…

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 04:40PM

Sorting Through the Shutdown: How Six’s Brittney Mack Is Navigating the Pandemic by Marc J. Franklin

The actor discusses learning of the shutdown just before her opening night, making a life in New York, maintaining her joy, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:25PM

Stars in the House Will Celebrate Grey's Anatomy January 14 by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:03PM

10 Terrific In Concert Perfs By Broadway Birthday Star Max Von Essen

Marvin, Enjolras, Gleb, Sonny - and that's only a few of the roles musical theatre fave, and fellow celebrating a birthday on this January day, Max von Essen has made his own on Broadway and…

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 04:03PM

For ‘Journey’ via Chicago Shakes, mentalist Scott Silven devises livestream show from his Scotland home by Chris Jones

The Scottish illusionist has a new kind of livestreamed show, and has figured out how to project an audience on the walls of his childhood home.

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 04:02PM

News: Founder and Publisher of MD Theatre Guide, Mark Beachy, Retires by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

Founder and Publisher of MD Theatre Guide, Mark Beachy, is retiring from his position in order to accept a new career opportunity. The popular online performing arts news magazine will conti…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 04:00PM
Monday, January 11, 2021 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Odds & Ends: Grammy-Winning The Color Purple Special Album to be Released on Vinyl & More by Caitlin Moynihan

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed recently. Grammy-Winning The Color Purple Cast Album to be Released as Purple Vinyl Broadway Records has announced the upcoming speci…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:48PM

HERE ANNOUNCES IN-PERSON AND ONLINE PROGRAMMING FOR WINTER AND SPRING 2021 by Robert Shuman

(via John Wyszniewski, Everyman) Highlights include 9th Annual PROTOTYPE Festival, Soundwalks in Harlem and Brooklyn Botanic Garden, and Online Premieres The OBIE-winning HERE (Kristin Mar…

SOURCE: stagevoices.com at 03:45PM

The Philadelphia Chamber Music Society presents a program for violas and piano by Margaret Darby

With a program starring violists Hsin-Yun Huang and Misha Armory, and pianist Thomas Sauer, the Philadelphia Chamber Music Society spotlighted the alto voice of the string family with an inv…

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 03:30PM

Songs of Separation, and Lessons in Persian Cooking by Alexis Soloski

The Under the Radar Festival entries “Capsule” and “Disclaimer” explore intimacy, isolation and identity. Bring your own fenugreek.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 03:12PM

Laurels for Lloyd French by Trav S.D.

I’ve got little biographical info on Lloyd French (1900-1950) — I just know that he was front and center of classic comedy shorts during the period of their peak. Because of the similari…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 03:03PM
Monday, January 11, 2021 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Dr. Anthony Fauci Remains Optimistic For Fall Theater And Music Venue Reopenings by Greg Evans

Nationwide Covid surges and a disappointingly slow vaccine rollout notwithstanding, Dr. Anthony S. Fauci reiterated over the weekend his belief that live theater venues could reopen during f…

SOURCE: Deadline at 02:59PM

Greatspeed: Show Boat by Goodspeed Musicals

Take a look back at Goodspeed's beloved 2011 production of Show Boat. Director Rob Ruggiero and Goodspeed's former Resident Music Director Michael O'Flaherty will discuss our very own adapta…

SOURCE: YouTube at 02:54PM

How To Make Concert Programs The Right Way by David Macdonald

If you’ve been in a position of having to create a concert program, or have them emailed from colleagues and collaborators, you know there are lots of ways to deal with positioning compose…

SOURCE: artshacker.com at 02:48PM

Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical Raises $2 Million for The Actors Fund by Dan Meyer

The streaming event starred Tituss Burgess, Andrew Barth Feldman, Ashley Park, and more Broadway favorites.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:36PM

Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical Raises $1.9 Million for The Actors Fund by Dan Meyer

The streaming event starred Tituss Burgess, Andrew Barth Feldman, Ashley Park, and more Broadway favorites.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:36PM

Six Questions with “The Embodiment of Cabaret,” Entertainer Ricky Ritzel

He’s recently been most associated with his monthly Rickey Ritzel’s Broadway cabaret show (which received the 2016, 2017 and 2018 MAC Award for Outstanding Recurring Series), but pianist…

SOURCE: NiteLifeExchange at 02:33PM

Livestreaming a Reading: Chasing the Wolf by Nathan Singer

By . LA Writers Center presents a reading of Chasing the Wolf by Nathan Singer as a part of their "Breathe" online play reading series livestreaming on the global, commons-based, peer-produc…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 02:28PM

Opera Philadelphia presents Lee Hoiby and Mark Shulgasser’s ‘Bon Appétit!’ by Cameron Kelsall

A benefit performance of the Julia Child-inspired ‘Bon Appétit!’ for Opera Philadelphia highlights the arresting artistry and comic chops of mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton. Cameron Kelsall …

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 02:24PM

Livestreaming a Reading: Villains by Marquis Ewing

By . LA Writers Center presents a reading of Villains by Marquis Ewing as a part of their "Breathe" online play reading series livestreaming on the global, commons-based, peer-produced HowlR…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 02:23PM

Les Arts Florissants Performs Haydn’s Paris Symphony No. 87 by Lincoln Center

Join us and our longtime friends at Les Arts Florissants for their virtual premiere performing Haydn's Paris Symphony No. 87! Led by William Christie, Les Arts Florissants has been hailed fo…

SOURCE: YouTube at 02:00PM
Monday, January 11, 2021 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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The Ultimate Sellout? Phantom Leasing Ad Space On Mask by Broadway Beat

by Zach Raffio. @zachraffio. NEW YORK, NY - Reports are circulating that the Phantom of the Opera - unemployed since COVID-19 shuttered a...

SOURCE: www.thebroadwaybeat.com at 01:48PM

Tony-Winning Broadway Producer Martin Markinson Dies at 89 by Dan Meyer

The theatre maker worked on Torch Song Trilogy, The Gathering, and Honeymoon in Vegas.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:47PM

Hot Clip of the Day: Broadway's Tamika Lawrence's Sensational Take on Aretha Franklin Hit

If you are like us, you are still reminiscing about Broadway's Tamika Lawrence's out of this world "Seasons Of Love" solo from NBC's "One Night Only: The Best of Broadway" special.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 01:47PM

Martin Markinson Dies: ‘Torch Song Trilogy’ Producer, Broadway Theater Rescuer Was 89 by Greg Evans

Martin Markinson, a producer and theater owner who took Torch Song Trilogy to Broadway and returned the venue now known as the Hayes Theatre to theatrical use, died Thursday, January 7 at hi…

SOURCE: Deadline at 01:24PM

‘Ratatouille’ Musical Raised $1.9 Million: Here’s Where The Money Will Go by Gordon Cox

The rat really raked it in — for a good cause. Inspired by social media and co-produced and co-created by Broadway pros including Lucy Moss (“Six”), Jeremy O. Harris (“Slave Play”)…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:23PM

Studio’s free new audio plays— ‘Kings’ and ‘I Hate It Here’—available now by News Desk

Studio Theatre looks back at the politics and precariousness of 2020 through two intimate and immediate Studio in Your Ears audio plays available for free now on its website.  Studio’s fi…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:09PM
Monday, January 11, 2021 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Dominique Morisseau's Skeleton Crew to Make Broadway Premiere; MTC Updates Announced by Lindsey Sullivan

Manhattan Theatre Club has announced additional plans for its 2021-2022 season. In the winter of 2022, MTC plans to present the Broadway premiere of Tony-nominated scribe Dominique Morisseau…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:36PM

John Heilpern (1942-2021) by Darryl Reilly

Darryl Reilly, Critic English journalist John Heilpern died of cancer at the age of 78 on January 7, 2021, in New York City. Mr. Heilpern’s sparkling reportage of the London theater scene …

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 12:16PM

Broadway Producer Martin Markinson Has Died at 89

Martin Markinson, one of the leading Broadway producers and independent theatre owners of the past 50 years, died on Thursday, January 7th at his home in Santa Fe, New Mexico surrounded by l…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:04PM

Concert Revival of The Great Gatsby Musical Adaptation Will Stream From London by Talaura Harms

Ross William Wild and Charlotte Wakefield will star in the February presentation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM
Monday, January 11, 2021 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Dominique Morisseau's Acclaimed Skeleton Crew to Run on Broadway in 2022

The 2016 drama will be directed by Ruben Santiago-Hudson.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:48AM

Theatre News: Manhattan Theatre Club Announces Final Two Productions for Return to the Stage 2021 – 2022 by David Roberts

Lynne Meadow (Artistic Director) and Barry Grove (Executive Producer) are pleased to announce plans to produce two additional shows for Manhattan Theatre Club‘s 2021-2022 season. In t…

SOURCE: Theatre Reviews Limited at 11:45AM

Dominique Morisseau’s ‘Skeleton Crew’ Headed To Broadway With Ruben Santiago-Hudson Directing by Greg Evans

The Broadway premiere of Skeleton Crew, written by Tony Award nominee Dominique Morisseau (Ain’t Too Proud) and directed by Tony winner Ruben Santiago-Hudson (August Wilson’s Jitney) wil…

SOURCE: Deadline at 11:40AM

Dominique Morisseau’s ‘Skeleton Crew’ announces Broadway premiere by Caitlin Huston

Manhattan Theatre Club will present the Broadway premiere of Dominique Morisseau’s “Skeleton Crew” in winter 2022, the theater company announced Monday.  This joins its previously ann…

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 11:31AM

Dominique Morisseau’s Skeleton Crew Heading to Broadway by Andrew Gans

Ruben Santiago-Hudson will direct the Manhattan Theatre Club production; the company has also tapped Joshua Harmon for an Off-Broadway world premiere.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:26AM

The Songs of Jerry Herman Come to the Stage in a Monthlong Tribute Guided by Andy Einhorn

The Pasadena Playhouse has recorded a revue of the Broadway legend's work.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:12AM

Josh Groban to Present Live-Streamed Valentine's Day Concert

Groban's show will take place on February 14 at 8pm ET.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:12AM

London Theatre News Today: Monday 11 January by Hira Desai

Check out today's news roundup including updates from The Sorcerer's Apprentice, When Darkness Falls and our brand new Theatre Chat Live series! The post London Theatre News Today: Monday 11…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 11:03AM

Opera companies dive back into the stream

With live performances cancelled, English Touring Opera, Scottish Opera and Grange Park are offering online productions

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 11:00AM
Monday, January 11, 2021 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Red Barry: From B Movies to “Back Roads” by Trav S.D.

Tribute today to the great star Red Barry (1912-80). That opening sentence is plainer than a lot of others might have made it, but I find myself unwilling to pigeonhole this actor. You might…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 10:42AM

Playbill's Weekly Streaming Guide: What to Watch January 11-15 by Talaura Harms

The first chapter of Adam Guettel’s Myths and Hymns, the ShowBiz Quiz, and more online offerings this week.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:39AM

It's Renée Fleming Week at the Metropolitan Opera by Ryan McPhee

Celebrate with streams of Capriccio, Rusalka, Der Rosenkavalier, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:15AM

Abigail Adams to Leave Helm of People’s Light, With Zak Berkman as Successor by American Theatre Editors

The 45-year-old Pennsylvania theatre will also initiate a national search to fill out its senior artistic leadership team.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:00AM

KKR joins music rights party with Ryan Tedder deal

Private equity group takes stake in catalogue of producer who has penned hits for Beyoncé, Adele and Paul McCartney

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 10:00AM

‘It’s a winning formula’: LETTERS LIVE FROM THE ARCHIVE (Online review) by John Chapman

There is something essentially life affirming about the whole idea of Letters Live and these documents will prove an invaluable way of connecting with others as the dark times close over us …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00AM
Monday, January 11, 2021 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Coming Clean, Tracing Ben Strothmann's Journey From Milwaukee to Manhattan, Now Streaming by Andrew Gans

Part of the fourth annual Queerly Festival, the evening was filmed at the Kraine Theater in June 2018

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:58AM

Fauci Suggests a Return to Live Performance by This Fall, Pending Covid Vaccine Rollout

The country must achieve a level of 85 percent herd immunity before a full return can take place.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:54AM

GRACE NOTES: Monday, January 11, 2021 by Susan Grace

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SOURCE: Grace Notes Subscription at 09:43AM

LET’S PLAY ‘BEAT THE BARD’ (27) by Robert Shuman

  Can you beat the Bard? Questions by Joyce E. Henry, Ph.D. All rights reserved.

SOURCE: stagevoices.com at 09:42AM

London Run of When Darkness Falls Postponed by Andrew Gans

James Milton and Paul Morrissey's new ghost story was scheduled to begin performances in February at the Park Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:39AM

Review: Rich Kids: A History of Shopping Malls in Iran at Under the Radar by Loren Noveck

What does it mean to live our lives on the backwards timeline of Instagram? Loren Noveck reviews. The post Review: Rich Kids: A History of Shopping Malls in Iran at Under the Radar appeared …

SOURCE: exeuntnyc.com at 09:34AM

From Les Miz to Falsettos: Look Back at the Stage Highlights of Max von Essen by Playbill Staff

The Tony nominee celebrates his birthday January 11.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:30AM

The Sorcerer's Apprentice Streaming Production Delayed by Dan Meyer

The musical stars Nicola Blackman, Dawn Hope, and David Thaxton.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:19AM

Here’s what you can and can’t do under Inslee’s COVID-19 ‘Healthy Washington’ plan to reopen the state by Yasmeen Wafai

Forget "Safe Start." That's so 2020. Gov. Jay Inslee has devised a new plan to reopen Washington from COVID-19 lockdown. The "Healthy Washington" plan takes effect on Jan. 11 and consists of…

SOURCE: www.seattletimes.com at 09:00AM
Monday, January 11, 2021 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Double Record, Purple Vinyl Set of The Color Purple Broadway Revival Cast Recording Due in February by Andrew Gans

The Grammy-winning album of the 2015 production features Cynthia Erivo, Jennifer Hudson, and Danielle Brooks.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:59AM

“Political Theater” and the Insurrection. Theater and Survival. January Festivals. #Stageworthy News of the Week by New York Theater

Words matter. Trump’s words clearly incited the storming of the Capitol last week, which reportedly may result in his second impeachment this week. (Some of the hate spouted by the insurre…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 08:57AM

2000s Broadway Musical Logos Bracket Tournament - The Big 32 (Part 2) 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 08:54AM

Ain’t No Love in the Heart of the City — a soul track indelibly linked with a hair metal band

The song first recorded by Bobby ‘Blue’ Bland in 1974 became a Whitesnake staple

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 08:53AM

The Broadway Connection to Jeopardy!'s Alex Trebek Tribute Video

If you thought the song sounded familiar, you were probably right.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 08:48AM

Freelancers, The Lifeblood Of British Theatre, Are In For Another Terribly Rough Year by Artsjournal2

The situation under the third lockdown is, if anything, worse than in March because the freelancers don’t have anything to fall back on. “In telephone interviews this week, four theater …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 08:15AM

‘The chaos unfolds beautifully’: HENRY V TAKE 2 – Cross-Stitch Theatre (Online review) by Emma Clarendon

Cross-Stitch Theatre’s witty show Henry V Take 2 explores the frustrations of trying to put on a show over zoom.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:00AM
Monday, January 11, 2021 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Today on Broadway: Monday, January 11, 2021 by Matt Tamanini

“Matilda” Film Finds its Miss Honey, “L&O: SVU” to Hire as Many Theatre Actors as Possible, “In & Of Itself” Trailer Released “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday t…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 07:55AM

Roundtable: Front of House Workers by A Younger Theatre

Welcome to the very first A Younger Theatre roundtable. As we’re still in the midst of a worldwide pandemic, it is unfortunately not in person but we’re confident that the power of this …

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 07:36AM

The Book of Mormon tickets are back on sale now!

Here’s some good theatre news! Tickets for The Book of Mormon have just gone back on sale for its return this summer. We’ve been missing live theatre a lot and what a relief it will be…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 07:25AM

Sometimes bigger really is better by Terry Teachout

In my latest Wall Street Journal “Sightings” column, I write about the appeal of widescreen films. Here’s an excerpt. *  *  * We’ve all heard about the perilous state to which …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:02AM

Just because: Artie Shaw plays “Concerto for Clarinet” by Terry Teachout

Artie Shaw plays his “Concerto for Clarinet” with his big band in the 1940 film Second Chorus, directed by H.C. Potter: (This is the latest in a series of arts- and history-related vid…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:01AM

CMU app offers interactive tour of August Wilson's Hill District by Joshua Axelrod / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The project was a collaboration between CMU and August Wilson House to highlight the playwright’s childhood home.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 07:00AM

Almanac: Chekhov on faith by Terry Teachout

“Faith is an aptitude of the spirit. It is, in fact, a talent: you must be born with it.” Anton Chekhov, “On the Road” (trans. Constance Garnett) Continue reading Almanac: Chekhov on…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:00AM
Monday, January 11, 2021 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Adam Lambert, Trent Reznor, Andra Day and Huge Cast Shine in ‘Bowie Celebration’ Tribute Livestream by Chris Willman

While no tribute may ever go down as the one David Bowie actually deserves, Saturday’s three-hour “A Bowie Celebration” livestream came within spitting distance of giving the duke his …

SOURCE: Variety at 06:55AM

Musicals you can watch online

Another lockdown strikes and once again the lights have been turned out. The thirst for theatre magic is, of course, higher than ever. It provides a much-needed escape from the world; that i…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 06:30AM

Mean Girls will not return to the Broadway stage after coronavirus

Based on the modern classic film that starred Lindsay Lohan in her prime, Tina Fey's Mean Girls musical will not continue its Broadway run after theatres are permitted to re-open. The hit s…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 06:15AM

‘Country music’s loss is certainly musical theatre’s gain’: AN EVENING WITH DAVID BEDELLA – Crazy Coqs (Online review) ★★★★ by Kirsty Herrington

David Bedella made each song his own during his cabaret An Evening with David Bedella, an show full of fun boasting a great choice of songs and a slick performance.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:00AM

Mother is a deeply affecting documentary about outsourcing care

Difficult questions concerning dementia patients, their families and carers animate and bedevil Kristof Bilsen’s film

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 06:00AM
Monday, January 11, 2021 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Wake Up With BWW 1/11: Wayne Brady's Seth Concert Re-Airs Today, and More!

Today's top stories: Wayne Brady's concert with Seth Rudetsky re-airs today at 3pm, watch Randy Rainbow's latest parody of Fiddler on the Roof, and more!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:20AM
Monday, January 11, 2021 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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Verdi’s rarely performed Ernani to premiere at the Sydney Opera House this February by Sean McLoughlin

Opera Australia will present the Australian premiere of Sven-Eric Bechtolf’s production of Verdi’s rarely performed opera, Ernani, playing at the

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 04:36AM

Win tickets to COME FROM AWAY by Peter J Snee

Think you’ve got what it takes to beat our community’s musical theatre masterminds? This week we are giving away 2

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 04:05AM
Monday, January 11, 2021 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Mean Girls the musical will not return when Broadway re-opens by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Mean Girls the musical won't re-open at the August Wilson Theatre, Broadway along with productions closed down by the pandemic, the Broadway producers announced. This post Me…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 02:21AM

Beyond Wandering by Kate Bergstrom

By Kate Bergstrom. Kate Bergstrom introduces the Performing the Internet series, which asks big questions, such as: Can unpacking the internet be a bellwether for how we all can unpack and r…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 02:00AM
Monday, January 11, 2021 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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A Run for Hope: Eddie Izzard's marathon is a physical feat with a comedy treat by Brian Logan

Available onlineOn top of running a marathon – while doubling as a chatshow host – every day this month, the comedian is reprising old favourites Eddie Izzard’s last comedy gigs were h…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:18AM

Theatrefolk Featured Play – Horror Movie 102: Failing Just Got Deadlier by Steven Stack by Lindsay Price

Welcome to our Featured Play Spotlight. Did you survive the spookiness and scares of Horror Movie 101: Failing Can Be Deadly? Then hold tight… the spine-tingling horror (and humour) conti…

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AM
Monday, January 11, 2021 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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VIDEO: On This Day, January 11 - Happy Birthday, Max von Essen!

On this day, we're wishing a very Happy Birthday to Broadway's Max von Essen!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:02AM

Podcast self-portraits from a strange and funny man

Caveh Zahedi presents brief snapshots of his life in 365 Stories I Want to Tell You Before We Both Die

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:00AM

15+ Stage Performances to Watch January 11-12 - See Wayne Brady, Prototype Festival, 'The African Company Presents Richard III' and more

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

SOURCE: feedproxy.google.com at 12:00AM

WATCH: TDF's Conversation with The Fates from 'Hadestown' - Jewelle Blackman, Kay Trinidad and Yvette Gonzalez-Nacer on their hit Broadway musical

Jewelle Blackman, Kay Trinidad and Yvette Gonzalez-Nacer on their hit Broadway musical---In Anaïs Mitchell's Greek mythology-inspired musical Hadestown, The Fates—Jewelle Blackman…

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THE DANCE ENTHUSIAST ASKS: Kim Bears-Bailey of Philadanco About Leading A Legacy Dance Company by The Dance Enthusiast

THE DANCE ENTHUSIAST ASKS: Kim Bears-Bailey of Philadanco About Leading A Legacy Dance Company

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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
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards