Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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In Turkey, Stage Curtains Open Digitally Amid Pandemic by Demirören News Agency

Theaters are now opening virtually after remaining closed for months due to the coronavirus outbreak. Theater enthusiasts will now be able to watch performances online on the website tiyatro…

SOURCE: thetheatretimes.com at 11:33PM
Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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Cuomo Introduces Tax Credits For Arts & Entertainment Affected by Covid-19 Pandemic

The program proposes a four-year extension and enhancement of the musical and theatrical production tax credit for New York City productions, providing up to $25 million to re-open in th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:38PM

Theatre Review: ‘Rosa Parks: Such A Time’ from The Essential Theatre, by special arrangements with See the Fruits, Inc. by Mary Ann Johnson

“We had no idea it would take so long, and be so hard.” There’s a hard truth in that statement, softly but emphatically delivered by Gwendolyn Briley-Strand as Mrs. Rosa Parks that see…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 09:35PM
Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Rachel Zegler, Ruthie Ann Miles, & Jo Lampert Join Reading Of NEWTON'S CRADLE: A GHOST STORY

The Saunders Collective presents a virtual closed reading of the new musical Newton's Cradle: A Ghost Story, written by Heath Saunders and Kim Saunders.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:57PM

When I Get My Name in Lights - The Boy From Oz [77th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2003] by Broadway Television Archive

Mitchel David Federan and the Broadway company of THE BOY FROM OZ perform "When I Get My Name in Lights" (music and lyrics by Peter Allen) on the 77th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. …

SOURCE: YouTube at 08:54PM
Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Disney Leaders Bob Iger, Bob Chapek Forgo Bonuses, but Still Rake in Millions by Brent Lang

Bob Iger and Bob Chapek, the two men in charge of the Walt Disney Company, saw their pay packages shrink in 2020 after forgoing bonuses that could have added millions of dollars to their com…

SOURCE: Variety at 06:53PM

Broadway’s Laura Benanti Bids Adieu to Melania Trump by Matthew Wexler

The Broadway star headed to Times Square for a final Broadway-inspired, satirical send-off to the first lady. The post Broadway’s Laura Benanti Bids Adieu to Melania Trump appeared first …

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 06:42PM

NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo Sets Tax Credits For Covid-Hit Arts & Entertainment In 2021 Budget by Jillg366

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said the state’s budget for 2021 includes $130 million for what he calls a Pandemic Recovery and Restoration Program to support arts and entertainment, hotel…

SOURCE: Deadline at 06:41PM

Audra McDonald, Stephanie J. Block, and More Join Starry SAVE BIRDLAND Concert

The fundraising campaign for Birdland Jazz Club will conclude on January 24th with a free streaming concert titled Save Birdland: A Celebration of Music, History and Community.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:31PM

Get Up And Running With Google Search Console by Drew McManus

While Google Search Console (GSC) has always been a power tool every organization should use, it still manages to be one of those things that gets overlooked. Fortunately, it’s increasingl…

SOURCE: artshacker.com at 06:05PM
Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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SAG-AFTRA to Hold Hearing on Expelling Trump Over Capitol Attack by Gene Maddaus

SAG-AFTRA said Tuesday that it will consider expelling President Donald Trump from membership over his role in inciting the attack on the U.S. Capitol two weeks ago. Union president Gabriell…

SOURCE: Variety at 05:53PM

Cody Renard Richard Scholarship program names first cohort by Caitlin Huston

The Cody Renard Richard Scholarship program has named its first 15 recipients. The program, a joint effort between the Broadway Advocacy Coalition and Richard, a Broadway stage manager, is m…

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 05:46PM

VIDEO: The Cast of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Performs 'God Bless America' in Yiddish in Honor of Inauguration Day

On the eve of the highly-anticipated Presidential Inauguration of President-Elect Joseph R. Biden and Madam Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris, the cast of the critically-acclaimed off-Broad…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:44PM

VIDEO: THE LION KING Germany Celebrates 19 Years with A Virtual Performance

The Germany pride of The Lion King global family is celebrating 19 years with a virtual performance of the iconic opening number, 'The Circle of Life'.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:34PM

The Black Seed Project Awards Grants to Nearly 100 Theatre Companies by Dan Meyer

Black National Theatre, Negro Ensemble Company, and AUDELCO are just a few of the recipients.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:17PM

VIDEO: Watch 30 Broadway Stars Make Music with Muppets!

Since Jim Henson first burst onto the scene over six decades ago, Muppets have taken center stage in pop culture, appearing on film, television, and beyond. From the kid-centric Sesame Stre…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:15PM

In the News: Daniella De Jesús Wins New Play Award, 2nd Averno Universe Album Released, More by Talaura Harms

Plus: Watch the video for "Here Comes the Change" from The Broadway Sinfonietta, featuring Hamilton and Wicked alum Shoba Narayan.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:13PM

It’s Time to Turn the Page on the Trump-Shakespeare Comparisons by Jesse Green

Pundits have likened the president to Lear, to Hamlet, to Macbeth, to Coriolanus. That may have been four years of wishful thinking.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:03PM

BECAUSE THE NIGHT: An immersive theatre adventure in the historic Malthouse opens this March by Gabi Bergman

Malthouse Theatre, home of Melbourne’s most provocative theatre, will debut Because The Night from 23 March, a new landmark immersive

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 05:02PM

Theater Opening This Week Jan 19-22: Joe Iconis, Michael Sheen,  Branden Jacobs-Jenkins by New York Theater

Below are the listings of theater to see January 19 to 22, which includes a sneak peek at a new musical by Joe Iconis (Be More Chill), two plays by Brian Friel thousands of miles apart, a be…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 05:01PM
Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Perform Europe  

By . Launching of the Perform Europe project on livestreaming on the global, commons-based, peer produced HowlRound TV network at howlround.tv on Thursday 28 January 2021 at 14:00 CET (Bruss…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 04:51PM

Livestreaming Perform Europe  

By . Launching of the Perform Europe project on livestreaming on the global, commons-based, peer produced HowlRound TV network at howlround.tv on Thursday 28 January 2021 at 14:00 CET (Bruss…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 04:51PM

THE WRIGHT STUFF What Are You Doing with Your Sanity? Doug Wright in conversation with Andy Borowitz by New York Theatre Workshop

WHAT ARE YOU DOING WITH YOUR SANITY? Doug Wright in Conversation with Andy Borowitz From his early days working with Norman Lear to his take on President-Elect Joe Biden (he'd love to paint…

SOURCE: YouTube at 04:33PM

THE WRIGHT STUFF We Wish We Could Say That. Doug Wright in conversation with Aasif Mandvi by New York Theatre Workshop

WE WISH WE COULD SAY THAT: Doug Wright in Conversation with Aasif Mandvi Actor, playwright and political commentator Aasif Mandvi shares anecdotes  from his time on The Daily Show and how…

SOURCE: YouTube at 04:33PM

THE WRIGHT STUFF Inviting Outrage. Doug Wright in conversation with Paul Rudnick by New York Theatre Workshop

INVITING OUTRAGE: Doug Wright in Conversation with Paul Rudnick Playwright and Screenwriter Paul Rudnick reflects on  his use of humor to challenge conventions throughout his illustrious …

SOURCE: YouTube at 04:33PM

THE WRIGHT STUFF A Million Tiny Revolutions. Doug Wright in conversation with Nancy Giles by New York Theatre Workshop

A MILLION TINY REVOLUTIONS: In Conversation with Nancy Giles Actor and CBS Sunday Morning Special Correspondent NANCY GILES (China Beach, Working Girl) discusses her comedic idols, cancel cu…

SOURCE: YouTube at 04:33PM

THE WRIGHT STUFF Late Night Comedy. Doug Wright in conversation with Jenny Hagel by New York Theatre Workshop

INVITING OUTRAGE: Doug Wright in Conversation with Jenny Hagel Jenny talks the politics of comedy as writer on a daily late night show (Late Night with Seth Meyers) as she gears up to becom…

SOURCE: YouTube at 04:33PM

TCG books releases ‘A Strange Loop’ by Pulitzer Prize winner Michael R. Jackson by Deb Miller

One of the most highly acclaimed productions of the 2019-20 season, A Strange Loop, which made its Off-Broadway debut at Playwrights Horizons, earned multiple awards, including Best Musical …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 04:22PM

Raven Theatre Cancels Remainder of 2020-21 Season by American Theatre Editors

The Chicago company hopes to reopen in the fall with a world premiere from Joshua Allen.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:21PM

CD Re-View: We Need a Little Christmas by Michael Rider

We Need a Little Christmas Kenneth Gartman by: Michael Rider Christmas is always a time of year when everyone looks for comfort. The season can be a mixture of joy and heartbreak. It is no w…

SOURCE: www.cabarethotspot.com at 04:18PM

Radio 4 standups zoom through angst from all angles by Brian Logan

The BBC’s new comedy series brings together half-hour sets from Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Imran Yusuf and Joz Norris Netflix, Amazon Prime … Radio 4? It’s not just global content platfor…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:06PM

5 Photographers Share Their Advice for Creating the Perfect Headshot by Marc J. Franklin

Whether you are an actor looking to update your materials or a photographer seeking to grow in your craft, check out these inside tips from five headshot experts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:02PM
Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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CONSTANT STANISLAVSKI (108) by Robert Shuman

The words and wisdom of Constantin Stanislavski: [Gordon] Craig dreamed of having the entire performance take place without intermissions or the use of the curtain. The public was to come to…

SOURCE: stagevoices.com at 03:59PM

From Off Broadway to Marvel Superhero: Teyonah Parris on Her Journey to ‘WandaVision’ by Gordon Cox

Teyonah Parris waited seven years between theater gigs — but she wishes she hadn’t. “That is too long!” the “WandaVision” actor declared on the latest episode of “Stagecraft,�…

SOURCE: Variety at 03:51PM

Henrik Eger’s Memorial Service by Christopher Munden

A virtual memorial service held on Sunday, January 17, 2021, for Dr. Henrik Eger, who died January 3, 2021, at the age of 79. The post Henrik Eger’s Memorial Service appeared first on phin…

SOURCE: phindie.com at 03:33PM

Barrington Stage Names Burman New Play Award Winners by American Theatre Editors

Daniella De Jesús is named grand prize winner as Miki Kim and Laura Winters are also honored.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:30PM

Hamilton, What the Constitution Means to Me, More Up for 2021 Critics Choice Awards by Ryan McPhee

Among the stage favorites to earn nominations for their work on the small screen are Daveed Diggs, Cynthia Erivo, Ashley Park, and Alex Newell.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:12PM
Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Catch a New Glimpse of the Broadway-Aimed Musical Paradise Square by Dan Meyer

The musical is set in Manhattan’s Five Points neighborhood during the Civil War.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:59PM

Attain nirvana by turning off your ceiling light by Maya Dukmasova

Moving away from harsh lighting reduces anxiety and improves coziness. Few things make the indoors less delightful than harsh, overhead light. The cold months co…

SOURCE: www.chicagoreader.com at 02:50PM

"Unfettered and Unbound" Top 15 Ultimate Countdown of "Get Out And Stay Out" Perfs from 9 To 5

Ms. Dolly Parton is turning 75 years young! We are counting down our top 15 covers of our fave Dolly Parton Broadway showstopper. Get ready for some super singing!

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 02:37PM

Julia Riew and Rebecca Aparicio: The Lunch Room Episode 20 by American Repertory Theater

Originally Aired December 8, 2020 Writer Julia Riew and Director Rebecca Aparicio of A.R.T.’s 2020 holiday musical Jack and the Beanstalk chat about creating theater magic with green scree…

SOURCE: YouTube at 02:24PM

Laura Benanti Sends Melania Off With Broadway Panache In Final ‘Colbert’ Visit by Greg Evans

There’s at least one thing everyone should agree will be missed after tomorrow: Laura Benanti’s recurring appearances as Melania Trump on CBS’ The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Fortu…

SOURCE: Deadline at 02:21PM

‘Overflow’ Review: The Bathroom Battleground by Elisabeth Vincentelli

Travis Alabanza’s monologue starring Reece Lyons examines agency and safety, here inextricably intertwined with identity.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 02:18PM

All Dressed Up, Few Places to Go by American Theatre Editors

Costume World Theatrical, the field's largest wardrobe supplier, is yet another business left hanging by the pandemic.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:08PM

How Did American Theater Deal With The Trump Era? Urgently by Artsjournal1

“For the most part, it didn’t aim straight at the president. … Rather, producers elevated formally adventurous, politically incendiary plays — like Heidi Schreck’s What the Constit…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 02:04PM
Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Making A Movie Authentic: Meet The Wild Horse Expert Who Assisted On ‘Black Beauty’ by Jeryl Brunner

When Ashley Avis Black Beauty's writer and director needed expertise, she turned to Suzanne Roy for wild horse guidance.

SOURCE: Forbes at 01:52PM

Joffrey Ballet announces ‘Boléro’ as a streaming world premiere in February by Doug George

“Boléro" will be streamed by the company in a world premiere Feb. 12, the first Joffrey performance since the pandemic.

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 01:42PM

MTC's Upcoming Virtual Offerings Include Works by Camille A. Brown, Qui Nguyen, More by Andrew Gans

Patricia Clarkson, John Slattery, and Bradley Whitford will also reunite for a reading of Richard Greenberg’s Three Days of Rain.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:38PM

Interview: Jane Krakowski on Hosting Name That Tune and Singing and Dancing in Schmigadoon!

Krakowski discusses her two latest projects, both filmed in other countries during the pandemic.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:24PM

“THE DYBBUK” OR A PLAY POSSESSING AUDIENCES FOR A CENTURY by Agnieszka Legutko

This production delivers a powerful dramatic experience that possesses you like a dybbuk, long after you closed the screen.

SOURCE: thetheatretimes.com at 01:16PM

From 'Slave Play' to Marvel Superhero by Variety

"WandaVision" actor Teyonah Parris on moving from an Off Broadway buzzmagnet into one of the biggest franchises in Hollywood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SOURCE: www.podtrac.com at 01:14PM

Harlem9, Harlem Stage, Lortel Announce BIPOC Writers’ Development Series by American Theatre Editors

The three co-producing theatres will commission works on the theme of consequences.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:08PM

Broken Nose passes the Bechdel Test by Catey Sullivan

This year's Bechdel Fest realigns online. Alison Bechdel’s iconic eponymous Bechdel Test isn't the same exam it was when the award-winning graphic writer (Fun …

SOURCE: www.chicagoreader.com at 01:05PM

The Subtext: Pandemic Playwriting, Part 2 by American Theatre Editors

This month, a check-in with the playwrights who first called in last March to see how they've fared in the intervening 10 months.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:02PM
Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Broadway Advocacy Coalition Announces 1st Round of Cody Renard Richard Scholars by Logan Culwell-Block

The new scholarship program provides financial support and mentorship to BIPOC aspiring theatre-makers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:43PM

Jagged Little Pill's Lauren Patten Shares What It's Like to Belt Out 'You Oughta Know' on Broadway Profiles by Lindsey Sullivan

The latest episode of Broadway Profiles with Tamsen Fadal features an interview with newly minted Tony and Grammy nominee Lauren Patten of Broadway's Jagged Little Pill. "When you first …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:36PM

The West End's Frozen, Starring Stephanie McKeon and Samantha Barks, Delays Opening by Caitlin Moynihan

The West End production of Frozen has delayed its opening night due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Frozen was originally announced to open in November 2020, and then pushed back to April …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:36PM

Manchester’s new Martin Luther King mural a symbol of ‘strength and hope’ by Susan Dunne

A new mural is unveiled in Manchester, in honor of Martin Luther King, painted by artist Ben Keller of Vernon.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 12:30PM

Basil Twist in Paris: When Puppets Meet Baroque Opera by Laura Cappelle

Before his directorial debut in France, with Mondonville’s “Titon et l’Aurore” at the Opéra Comique, the virtuoso puppeteer discussed the challenges of working in a pandemic.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:24PM

According to Dr. Devon Price, Laziness Does Not Exist by Taylor Moore

The Loyola psychology professor dismantles the “Laziness Lie.” Dr. Devon Price had always been an overachiever. They sacrificed social events to get top grad…

SOURCE: www.chicagoreader.com at 12:10PM

VIDEO Special: Broadway Celebrates the Legacy of the Late, Great Ann Reinking

Just last month, Broadway lost one of its brightest stars in Ann Reinking, who sadly passed away at the age of 71. Ann, or Annie and she was called by those closest to her, leaves behind a…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:01PM
Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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VIDEO: The Broadway Sinfonietta and Shoba Narayan Honor Kamala Harris With 'Here Comes the Change'

The Broadway Sinfonietta and music director Macy Schmidt teamed up with Broadway’s Shoba Narayan (Hamilton, Wicked), director Sammi Cannold (Evita at City Center, Ragtime on Ellis Island)…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:59AM

Dolly Parton: no ‘Backwoods Barbie’

How the singer’s seemingly irresistible rags-to-rhinestones story masks a life of ‘lived feminism’

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 11:56AM

No "Museum Piece" Revival for The Tap Dance Kid by The Ensemblist

by Rodrigo Ignacio Cruz Encores! at New York City Center is set to take on 1983’s The Tap Dance Kid as their newest musical they are reviving for a new audience. Kenny Leon (Tony Award for…

SOURCE: www.theensemblist.com at 11:48AM

OVER AND OUT, the Next Album in the Averno Universe, Released Today

Broadway Records announced today the release of the new concept recording of Over and Out. With a score by Sushi Soucy and book by Morgan Smith, this album is the second release in Broadway …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:47AM

Laura Benanti Sings From Beauty and the Beast in Her Melania Swan Song by Dan Meyer

The Tony winner performed a parody of “Belle” in the middle of Times Square.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:43AM

Actors' Equity Association Condemns Trump's Efforts to Cut Funding From the National Endowment for the Arts

Actors’ Equity Association has released the following statement in response to President Donald Trump’s proposed cuts of $27.4 billion of programs, which includes a request to cut $110 m…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:40AM

Greatspeed: Hello, Dolly! by Goodspeed Musicals

Dolly is back we're she belongs in this episode of Greatspeed! We chat with Klea Blackhurst (Dolly), Tony Sheldon (Horace), and director Daniel Goldstein and share some video clips from Good…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:36AM

Hamilton, What the Constitution Means to Me & More Receive 2021 Critics' Choice Award Nominations by Lindsey Sullivan

The 2021 Critics' Choice Award nominations are in, and many theater stars have been recognized for their work in movies and television. The winners will be revealed live on March 7 on The C…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:33AM

Stage Union Volunteers To Help Theatres Be Vaccination Sites by Artsjournal

Jonas Loeb, communications director of IATSE, says this time around turning music venues into a vaccination center would require a new configuration. “It doesn’t use any unusual techniqu…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 11:30AM

Lesli Margherita, Patti Murin, Colin Donnell and More to Take Part in VILLIAN: DEBLANKS Virtual Benefit

Villain: DeBlanks is making its 'virtual' debut, Saturday, January 30 on Stars in the House to benefit The Actors Fund. The Broadway-lover's lineup features the always hilarious Lesli Mar…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:27AM

London Theatre News Today: Tuesday 19 January by Hira Desai

Today's theatre roundup includes an update from Frozen The Musical and a livestreamed reading of A Midsummer Night’s Dream! Read all the latest, here. The post London Theatre News Today: T…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 11:15AM

Watch: Alex Newell Shares What to Expect From Season 2 of Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist by Roberto Araujo

The second season of the NBC series starring Jane Levy premiered January 5.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:11AM

HOW 8 COUNTRIES HAVE TRIED TO KEEP ARTISTS AFLOAT DURING PANEMIC by Robert Shuman

The National Theatre in London, Sept. 21, 2020. Governments around the world have tried to support the arts during the pandemic, some more generously than others. Lauren Fleishman/The New Yo…

SOURCE: stagevoices.com at 11:08AM

Watch Laura Benanti's Farewell Performance as Soon-to-Be Ex-First Lady Melania Trump

Benanti parodies Beauty and the Beast in this last segment from The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:06AM

Broadway Star-Laden Original Muppet Show Will Stream on Disney Plus Next Month

The 1976-81 television series featured guests ranging from Joel Grey to Ethel Merman.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:06AM

‘Open, thought-provoking, funny & heartbreaking’: OVERFLOW – Bush Theatre (Online review) by Louise Penn

New play Overflow by Travis Alabanza returns as a digital stream and proves to be an intriguing hour about the politics of women’s bathrooms and who is allowed in them.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM
Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Fionn Whitehead Will Star in Streaming Version of The Picture of Dorian Gray by Andrew Gans

Tamara Harvey will direct the U.K. production, featuring a contemporary adaptation by Henry Filloux-Bennett.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:50AM

Everybody’s Talking About Jamie film to feature new song performed by Frankie Goes to Hollywood’s Holly Johnson by Isobel Lewis

New song will soundtrack a scene looking into the time of the Aids crisis and Section 28

SOURCE: The Independent at 10:42AM

Broadway Advocacy Coalition Announces Scholars for Cody Renard Richard Program by Broadway Direct

The Broadway Advocacy Coalition (BAC) and veteran Broadway stage manager Cody Renard Richard (Variety’s 2020 Broadway Players to Watch, Hamilton, Freestyle Love Supreme) announce the 15 re…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 10:29AM

VIDEO: Randy Rainbow Sings a Presidential Send-Off with 'Seasons of Trump' RENT Parody!

Randy Rainbow is back with yet another political parody, this time taking on the iconic number from Rent, Seasons of Love. In the video, titled 'Seasons of Trump,' he reflects on the past fo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:29AM

MCC Theater Will Re-Air Reading of BEIRUT, Starring Marisa Tomei and Oscar Isaac

MCC Theater will re-air the benefit reading of Alan Bowne's Beirut that took place this past April. Beirut stars Academy Award winner Marisa Tomei, reprising her role from the 1987 MCC prod…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:22AM

VIDEO: Behind the Scenes of the West End Production of FROZEN

The West End production of Frozen has released a new video, going behind the scenes of putting together the musical. The video features the musical's stars,  Samantha Barks (Elsa) and Ste…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:13AM

FROZEN The Musical: A Sneak Peek Behind The Scenes by Disney On Broadway

Go behind the scenes to see some of the incredible work that's gone into building Frozen for the West End. Get ready to experience the wonder of Disney’s FROZEN as it comes to life on sta…

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:12AM

James MacMillan’s Christmas Oratorio is a rich and prodigious invention

The composer’s ecstatic, full-scale nativity choral work premieres at Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 10:08AM

Celebrate Dolly Parton With a Look Back at 9 to 5 on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The country music legend, who was nominated for a Tony Award for her score for the show, celebrates her birthday January 19.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM
Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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GRACE NOTES: Tuesday, January 19, 2021 by Susan Grace

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SOURCE: Grace Notes Subscription at 09:55AM

Stars in the House Welcomes Alice Ripley, Joely Fisher, and More January 19 by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:55AM

Watch Tribute to Nick Cordero, Featuring the Late Tony Nominee in Unseen Workshop Footage by Dan Meyer

The video features clips from Eyes of the World: From D-Day to VE Day, co-starring Kate Rockwell.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:53AM

Virtual Theatre Today: Tuesday, January 19- with an Ann Reinking Tribute and More!

Today (January 19) in live streaming: an Ann Reinking tribute, Game Night on Stars in the House, and more!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:50AM

BWW Interview: Jacob Ben-Shmuel Shares How the ONE MILLION MUSICALS Podcast Creates a New Musical Each Month!

The One Million Musicals podcast has found an exciting, innovative, and creative way to bring the world of musicals directly to you, releasing one brand new audio musical per month... with t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:45AM

West End Opening of Disney's Frozen Postponed by Andrew Gans

The musical, based on the animated film of the same name, had been scheduled to open in April at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:44AM

Broadway Advocacy Coalition Announces Scholars For The Cody Renard Richard Scholarship Program

The Broadway Advocacy Coalition (BAC) and veteran Broadway stage manager Cody Renard Richard announce the 15 recipients of The Cody Renard Richard Scholarship Program, dedicated to honoring,…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:40AM

Happy Birthday Dolly Parton! We're Celebrating the Superstar's 75th Birthday With Some of Our Favorite Dolly Performances

Dolly Parton is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. She is known not only for her endless catalogue of hits and iconic performances in movies, but also for her endless philanthr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:39AM

Jeremy Jordan, Ashley Spencer, Santino Fontana, Christy Altomare, and More Join The Seth Concert Series Lineup

Jeremy Jordan, Ashley Spencer, Santino Fontana, and Christy Altomare are the latest Broadway stars to join Stephanie J. Block, Sebastian Arcelus, and Jessica Vosk on The Seth Rudetsky Concer…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:36AM

VIDEO: It's Game Night with Alice Ripley & More on Stars in the House- Live at 8pm!

Stars in the House continues tonight (8pm) for Game Night with Alice Ripley, Joely Fisher, Paul Castree and Stephen Spadaro.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:31AM

VIDEO: Cynthia Erivo Talks About Playing Aretha Franklin on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE!

Cynthia talks about moving to Los Angeles, meeting Oprah and Jason Bateman for the first time, getting a Critics Choice Award nomination for “The Outsider,” and playing Aretha Franklin i…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:29AM

VIDEO: Learn All About THE LIFE on It's the Day of the Show Y'all- Live at 5pm!

Need a new Broadway diversion to get you through the day? Check back today at 5pm 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 09:23AM

VIDEO: See Nick Cordero in the Workshop of the Final Show He Worked on, THE EYES OF THE WORLD: FROM D-DAY TO VE DAY

Members of the cast and crew of The Eyes of the World: From D-Day to VE Day have put together a compilation of Nick Cordero in the role he was rehearsing to play in 2020.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:22AM

All Five Seasons of THE MUPPET SHOW Will Stream on Disney Plus

The long wait for Muppet fans is almost over! “The Muppet Show,” Jim Henson’s iconic variety series that started it all, will begin streaming Friday, February 19 exclusively on Disney+.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:18AM

15: Moulin Rouge! by Musicalsplaining

In the first of our "musicals that began as movies" series, we are joined by our 8th Beatle Angelina Meehan in discussing the 2001 Baz Luhrman classic. Lindsay and Angelina predictably figur…

SOURCE: rss.art19.com at 09:00AM
Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Westfield News ArtsBeat 1/19/21 by Mark G. Auerbach

Westfield News ArtsBeat 1/19/21. Goodspeed's new leadership, Chester Theatre's new location, The Capitol Steps, Nadine Shank, Mike Wartella and arts news for WMass and No.CT.

SOURCE: thewestfieldnews.com at 08:49AM

Book tickets live from a seating plan to see Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Be among the first to book your Harry Potter and the Cursed Child tickets, now on sale with the option to select your seats. Exclusively via London Theatre Direct, choose live from a seat…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 08:45AM

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 1/19/21 by Mark G. Auerbach

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 1/19/21. News about Goodspeed, Chester Theatre, The Capitol Steps, and more. segment begins at 5:13

SOURCE: pioneervalleyradio.com at 08:25AM

Guy Madison and “The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok” by Trav S.D.

I was tempted to subtitle this post “The Luckiest Guy in the World”, for the subject of our article was. Robert Ozell Mosely (1922-1996) was an off duty coast guard sailor who was spotte…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 08:18AM

Panto king Andy Gray was one of Edinburgh's most revered revellers by Mark Fisher

The actor, who has died aged 61, had hangdog charm, a cheery twinkle and the sense of danger that sparks chaotic comedy It was 2010 and the world of Scottish theatre was reeling from the sud…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:18AM

This Week in Broadway History: January 17 - 25 by JK

This Week in Broadway History: January 17 - 25 (Starting next week, weeks will run Tuesday - Monday for this column.) 🎭OPENING NIGHTS🎭 January 17, 2008: David Mamet's politica…

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

Inauguration Entertainment Schedule. Theater Under Biden Harris: Promises, Pleas and Possibilities. #Stageworthy News of the Week by New York Theater

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Lady Gaga, Tom Hanks, Bruce Springsteen and Christopher Jackson will be among the performers providing entertainment before and after the noon-time 59th Presidential Inau…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 08:05AM

Cruel to Be Kind? Veteran theater executive Brian Loevner issues a bold manifesto for these times by Brian Hieggelke

Loevner foresees the demise of many performing arts organizations as the effect of the pandemic plays out.

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

‘Engaging insights into living with & exploring the nature of disability’: Unlimited Festival – Southbank Centre (Online review) by Maryam Philpott

Festivals are a vital part of the theatre ecosystem, a place to try out new material, explore form and style while giving a valuable platform to all kinds of performance. These activities ha…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:00AM
Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Today on Broadway: Tuesday, January 19, 2021 by Matt Tamanini

Broadway Stars Amongst Critics Choice Nominees, Final #Benania ketch on Monday, O’Hara Sings from “Bridges” “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting t…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 07:55AM

Invented languages: from Tolkien and Star Trek to Assassin’s Creed

‘Conlangs’ are essential for world-building in fantasy and sci-fi — and fans can spend years translating them

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 07:15AM

VIDEO: Laura Benanti Returns as Melania Trump to Sing a Parody of 'Belle' From BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

Laura Benanti reprised her role as First Lady Melania Trump one last time on lastnight's episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:13AM

West End Production of FROZEN Further Postpones Opening

The West End production of Frozen at Theatre Royal Drury Lane has announced that performances will be further postponed. The show was originally set to open in April.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:09AM

Lookback: “Call me Bartleby” by Terry Teachout

From 2006: I woke up this morning at nine-thirty, an hour later than my normal get-up-and-go time. As I descended from the loft in which I spend my nights, it struck me that I had nothing wh…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:01AM

Almanac: Thomas Fuller on memory by Terry Teachout

“We have all forgot more than we remember.” Thomas Fuller, Gnomologia Continue reading Almanac: Thomas Fuller on memory at About Last Night.

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:00AM
Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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NEWS: Lockdown measures force West End production of Disney’s Frozen to be postponed by Press Releases

The West End production of Disney’s Frozen, planned to open at the newly refurbished Theatre Royal Drury Lane on 14 April 2021, with previews from 2 April, has been postponed due to the cu…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:53AM

Reality TV is a dangerous business — and I helped create it

From aiding Trump’s rise to destroying contestants’ lives, the genre has had a far bigger real-world impact than anyone predicted

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 06:00AM

Community theaters, shut out of COVID relief funding, lobby for help by Christopher Arnott

Community theaters in the state feel they are unfairly being denied the chance to apply for "Save Our Stages" COVID relief funding due to eligibility requirements that didn't take this type …

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM

Remembering Philip J. Smith, a behind-the-scenes Broadway power player by Michael Riedel

About once a month for a number of pre-COVID years, producer Scott Rudin, Philip J. Smith, the chairman of the Shubert Organization, and I would meet for dinner at Sette Mezzo on the Upper E…

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 06:00AM

‘Would transfer well to a live onstage situation’: CUPID’S CORNER (Online review) by John Chapman

OnComm nominated production Cupid’s Corner features a young, committed ensemble cast which demonstrates potential.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:00AM
Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Broadway Songs for Inspiration by Broadway Direct

Sometimes you may be stuck in a rut, lacking inspiration, and motivation to get any work done. However, inspiration can come from anywhere, and we have the perfect playlist for you. These ar…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 02:58AM

"What does it mean to be a woman of color and in leadership?" by Nicole Brewer, Sophia Skiles

By Nicole Brewer, Sophia Skiles. Sophia Skiles, the incoming head of acting for the Brown/Trinity MFA program, and Nicole Brewer, who recently joined the acting faculty at the Yale School of…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 02:00AM
Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Opening Night: John Cassavetes' unromantic ode to theatre is stunning by Chris Wiegand

Gena Rowlands plays an actor frustrated with her character in a backstage drama that kicks off our series on the ways cinema depicts theatre One of many tantalising theatre shows cancelled l…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:48AM

Quiz: Which Broadway Dynamic Duo are You and Your BFF? by Broadway Direct

Throughout our lives, some of the most important relationships we foster are with our best friends. Whether you see them every day or once a year, we hold our friends close to us. We’ll go…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 01:02AM
Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Tony Award Winner Leslie Odom Jr. Takes on the Late, Great Sam Cooke by Frank Dilella For Broadway Direct

Broadway favorite Leslie Odom Jr. returns to film this winter in the stage-to-screen transfer of One Night in Miami. The movie, which marks Oscar-winner Regina King’s feature directorial d…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 12:48AM

10 Interviews with Broadway Stars that Will Bring a Smile to Your Face by Broadway Direct

In this video roundup, we’re taking a moment to deep dive into some interviews with a few of our favorite Broadway stars. From Lin-Manuel Miranda interviewing Lady Gaga on her Broadway dre…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 12:26AM

Is multi-view streaming the future for the performing arts?

The latest online productions offer audiences a choice of camera angles

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:00AM

Vineyard Theatre Streams Original Cast Reading of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' Gloria Starting January 19 by Andrew Gans

A reading of Cornelius Eady's Brutal Imagination is also part of the benefit series at the Off-Broadway venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

15+ Stage Performances to Watch January 19-20 - See Pulitzer finalist 'Gloria,' Michael Sheen in 'Faith Healer,' a sneak peek at Joe Iconis' new music

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

IMPRESSIONS: A.I.M, Kyle Abraham, JLin, and Giles Deacon in an Untitled Commission, Presented by National Sawdust for FERUS Festival 2021 by The Dance Enthusiast

In IMPRESSIONS: A.I.M, Kyle Abraham, JLin, and Giles Deacon in an Untitled Commission, Presented by National Sawdust for FERUS Festival 2021, "The frenetic video editing eats the dance phra…

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
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards