Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Snoop Dogg, Jennifer Hudson, Will.i.am join ‘Pierre the Pigeon-Hawk’ Cast by Haley Bosselman

Snoop Dogg, Jennifer Hudson and Will.i.am joined the cast of Exodus Film Group’s animated feature “Pierre the Pigeon-Hawk.” Directed by John D. Eraklis, the New York City-set animated …

SOURCE: Variety at 10:07PM

Ariana Grande Reveals Complex Vocal Arrangements That Went Into Recording ‘Positions’ by Ethan Shanfeld

Ariana Grande reveals the rigorous and highly technical vocal work that goes into recording a hit song with a behind-the-scenes look at how the track “Positions” came to be. In the five-…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:07PM
Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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‘Blindness’ Review: Off Broadway Turns Lights On – And Off – For José Saramago’s Nightmare Soundscape by Greg Evans

New York theater is tiptoeing its way through the dark with tonight’s Off Broadway opening of the actor-free technological and storytelling marvel Blindness, a sound-and-light excursion in…

SOURCE: Deadline at 09:00PM
Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Blindness: Chilling Dystopian Drama Marks Return of Off-Broadway by Roma Torre

★★★★☆ Harrowing story theater featuring high tech sound system simulating a pandemic of a different sort The post Blindness: Chilling Dystopian Drama Marks Return of Off-Broadway a…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 08:51PM

Blindness: Light, Flickering, at the End of a Tunnel by Elysa Gardner

★★★★☆ Simon Stephens's stark, lyrical adaptation of the novel arrives in New York, for socially distanced audiences The post Blindness: Light, Flickering, at the End of a Tunnel ap…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 08:50PM
Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Terry Suhre, champion for local artists, retires from Gallery 210 at UMSL by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Of the many shows he curated over the last quarter century, Suhre pointed to “Taking It To the Streets” from 2017 as particularly noteworthy.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 07:42PM

Andréa Burns and More Join This Week's EMPATHY CONCERT

Elliott Masie and Telly Leung will host the next Empathy Concert on Friday, April 9th from 4 pm to 5 pm EDT.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:35PM

Tony- Nominated Composer Joe Iconis To Perform At Adelphi University

Broadway composer Joe Iconis, whose works include 'Be More Chill,' will bring an electric mixture of songs from musicals and stand-alone songs to Adelphi University's Performing Arts Center …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:30PM

Poetic Reflections: Identity, or Why I like Irish Rep’s reopening most. by New York Theater

So there is poet and refugee Evgeny Shtorn in front of me reciting his poem “From the Confinement,” a title I find ironic, given that he’s speaking on the beautiful green shore of a …

SOURCE: New York Theater at 07:01PM

The Australian Music Theatre Festival announce full 2021 Program by Gabi Bergman

The Australian Musical Theatre Festival is thrilled to announce the full performance and workshop program of our 2021 presentation, including our

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 07:00PM
Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Survey Tracks Adjustments to Changes in COVID-Era Arts Learning by Amelia Merrill

Data from the consulting firm ArtsBridge suggest that parents and students remain concerned but cautiously optimistic about the future of arts education.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 06:51PM

Sydney Festival announces inaugural creative artist in residence by Sean McLoughlin

In a coup for new Festival Director Olivia Ansell, Sydney Festival has today announced the appointment of renowned artist and

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 06:44PM

These Broadway shows are selling tickets for September return by Johnny Oleksinski

Two Broadway musicals are currently on sale beginning with their Tuesday, Sept. 7 performances, although neither has formally announced a return yet.

SOURCE: The New York Post at 06:34PM

Mark your calendar for a weekend lineup with Empathy, Heart, and Tennessee Williams by Deb Miller

Top offerings for the upcoming weekend include two online concerts and conversations, and a live outdoor solo show at a popular off-off-Broadway venue, so be sure to mark your calendar in ad…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 06:32PM

Sydney Opera House unveils latest UnWrapped line-up platforming independent voices by Sean McLoughlin

The Sydney Opera House today unveiled the latest instalment of live music, First Nations cabaret, contemporary dance and digital performance

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 06:18PM

Sam Mendes Sets Next Film ‘Empire Of Light’ With Olivia Colman at Searchlight by Antonio Ferme

Searchlight Pictures is teaming up with Sam Mendes for his next project “Empire of Light,” which is aiming for a fall 2022 release. The “1917” director has found his leading lady in …

SOURCE: Variety at 06:13PM

Disney Continues Pursuit of New ABC News Chief by Brian Steinberg

Disney’s search for a new leader for ABC News continues weeks after the company unexpectedly disclosed the former president, James Goldston, would leave the post. Goldston’s last day cam…

SOURCE: Variety at 06:13PM

Pulitzer Prize Announcements Postponed by Matthew Wexler

The announcement for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama will now take place on June 11 at 1 p.m. ET, about two months after the previously announced date. The post Pulitzer Prize Announcements Po…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 06:12PM
Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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President Biden Moves Up Vaccine Eligibility for Adults in All States to April 19

President Joe Biden is working to ensure all Americans eligibility for the COVID vaccine, and even earlier than initially planned. Biden has just announced that adult Americans in all states…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:42PM

Through April 12: 20% Off “Chain of Fools” by Trav S.D.

I’ve been doing plenty of hustling of late, of my first book and my third book, leaving my second one as a veritable orphan! Luckily, I just heard that now through April 12 the publisher B…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 05:42PM

Tony and Olivier Nominee Paul Ritter Dead at 54 by Caitlin Moynihan

Tony and Olivier-nominated actor Paul Ritter died away on April 5, according to Variety. Ritter passed away in his home with family by his side after suffering from a brain tumor. He was 54.…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:42PM

Watch Renée Elise Goldsberry, Sara Bareilles & More in Trailer for Girls5eva by Lindsey Sullivan

As previously announced, the new comedy series Girls5eva stars Renée Elise Goldsberry, Sara Bareilles, Ashley Park, Paula Pell and Busy Philipps as a former girl group taking another shot…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:42PM

Neil Diamond Musical A Beautiful Noise Sets Pre-Broadway World Premiere by Lindsey Sullivan

The previously announced Neil Diamond bio-musical now has a title as well as premiere dates. A Beautiful Noise will have its world premiere at Boston’s Emerson Colonial Theatre next summer…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:42PM

Candidate Resumes Are Officially A Thing At Arts Admin Jobs by Drew McManus

Now that job postings are returning to pre-pandemic levels at our sister site, Arts Admin Jobs, it’s time to launch the next big thing: a candidate database where job seekers can post thei…

SOURCE: artshacker.com at 05:21PM

Meet the Judges of Next On Stage Season 3

Get to know the judges for the high school and college categories on season 3 of Next on Stage, back again by popular demand!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:12PM

Review Roundup: BLINDNESS at the Daryl Roth Theatre

Blindness, The Donmar Warehouse production of Nobel Prize-winner José Saramago's dystopian novel written by Tony Award winner Simon Stephens (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Ti…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:10PM

Kate Rockwell, Mitchell Jarvis, Wesley Taylor & More Join ROCK OF AGES: All-Star Reunion Concert

Additional casting has just been announced for the one-night only, bi-coastal livestream jamfest Rock of Ages: All-Star Reunion Concert. The “supergroup” of a lineup for the concert eve…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:02PM

VIDEO: Watch CURSED Virtual Benefit Concert for BC/EFA- Live at 7:30pm

A fractured fairy tale written by Billboard Music Award winner Zach Adam and Eidan Lipper, Artistic Director of the Tel-Aviv Musical Theatre Academy, Cursed turns the classic Beauty and the …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:01PM
Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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In the News: Kennedy Center Reveals Plans for 50th Anniversary Season, Including a Broadway Concert and Bernstein's MASS by Talaura Harms

Plus: Performers have been announced for Harlem Stage's gala and the upcoming Rock of Ages concert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:55PM

BONUS: Meet the Squabbling Producers of 'Avvatar: The Musical' by Variety

Lillias White and James Monroe Iglehart play the bickering backers of a massive, controversial, and entirely fictional Broadway musical version of "Avatar." Recorded in collaboration with th…

SOURCE: www.podtrac.com at 04:44PM

But The Paint And Brushes Were Right There…. by Joe Patti

When I saw this story over the weekend, it seemed like it was absolutely inevitable that an intersection of trends toward authenticity and audience participation in cultural experiences. In …

SOURCE: insidethearts.com at 04:42PM

VIDEO: Watch the 2021 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize Ceremony- Wednesday at 3pm!

The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize will present a virtual presentation to announce the 2021 winner of one of the most prestigious playwriting awards, and the oldest and largest prize awarded t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:38PM

Watch Sara Bareilles, Reneé Elise Goldsberry, Ashley Park, More in the Girls5Eva Trailer by Dan Meyer

The Peacock comedy, also starring Paula Pell and Busy Philipps, debuts May 6.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:35PM

GableStage Names Bari Newport Producing Artistic Director by American Theatre Editors

Newport, whose tenure began on April 1, succeeds Joe Adler.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:31PM

Call Answered: C. Stephen Foster: Actor, Writer, Legends and Bridge, Joan Crawford, Bette Davis, Judy Garland by Adam Rothenberg

C. Stephen Foster is an actor and writer whose newest play, Legends and Bridge, an imagined story of Joan Crawford inviting Bette Davis and Judy Garland to live with her to work on their com…

SOURCE: Call Me Adam at 04:18PM

Neil Diamond musical ‘A Beautiful Noise’ to premiere at Emerson Colonial Theatre by Caitlin Huston

The Neil Diamond musical, newly named “A Beautiful Noise,” will make its world premiere at Boston’s Emerson Colonial Theatre in the summer of 2022. The musical, produced by Ken Davenpo…

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 04:14PM
Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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‘Blindness’ Review: Listening to the Sound of Theater Again by Maya Phillips

Stimulating and immersive — yet actor-free — this audio adaptation of the Saramago novel brings the terror of an epidemic into your ears.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 03:42PM

City Theatrical | Lighting Renovation at Peery’s Egyptian Theater in Ogden, Utah by Michael Eddy

Peery’s Egyptian Theater is an historic, architectural jewel in the heart of Ogden, UT. This 830-seat theater, built in 1924 accommodates live theater, dance, choral, symphonic, and multim…

SOURCE: Stage Directions at 03:28PM

Review: In ‘I, Cinna (the poet)’ at Chicago Shakespeare, a dead poet asks us to decide anew: Should art be political? by Chris Jones

In Shakespeare's play, a poet on the sidelines gets torn to pieces by the mob. Tim Crouch's piece, now streaming from Chicago Shakespeare Theater, brings him back to debate artistic respons…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 03:24PM

VIDEO: Watch the Official Trailer for the Final Season of POSE

As a family. Always. Watch the OFFICIAL TRAILER for the final season of Pose. Premieres May 2nd on FX.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:20PM
Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Forrest Hartl: Song of the Armadillo | Center Theatre Group's Community Stories by Center Theatre Group

Forrest Hartl is a playwright, actor, and teacher from Norwalk. He discovered theatre at a community college and now teaches at one. Credits: 'Mass Effect' published by PlayGround-LA; 'The…

SOURCE: YouTube at 02:54PM

Piano Bar Live! Streams This Tuesday, April 6, with Host Scott Barbarino, Plus Guests Mark-Alan, Fred Barton, Elena Bennett and More!

Featuring new performers with every show, the weekly, award-winning Piano Bar Live! (PBL!) streams this Tuesday, April 6 at 7:15 pm ET, with host Scott Barbarino and guests Mark-Alan, Fred B…

SOURCE: NiteLifeExchange at 02:53PM

Catch Billy Porter, Mj Rodriguez, More in the Pose Season 3 Trailer by Dan Meyer

Two-time Tony nominee Jeremy Pope joins the final season of the FX series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:42PM

Watch Now: Girls5eva Trailer by Broadway Direct

Check out the Broadway stars Sara Bareilles and Renee Elise Goldsberry, along with Paula Pell and Busy Philipps in this new trailer for Girls5eva. It will be available for streaming on Peaco…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 02:32PM

VIDEO: Watch a New Musical Trailer for GIRLS5EVA, Starring Renée Elise Goldsberry

When a one-hit-wonder girl group from the 90's gets sampled by a young rapper, its members reunite to give their pop star dreams one more shot. They may be grown women balancing spouses, kid…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:24PM

Student Blog: How TodayTix is Safely Bringing Live Theatre Back to NYC

While there is a light at the end of the tunnel as many shows are aiming for a Fall reopening, it is hard to know that it will still be quite a while before Broadway theaters are able to wel…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:18PM

Lena Hall - Best Of OBSESSED by BroadwayWorld

Lena Hall brings an all new show to BroadwayWorld Events on Friday, April 9th, 2021. Live and one night only! Check out highlights from her past concerts! Tickets: https://events.broadwaywo…

SOURCE: YouTube at 02:18PM

Delaware Symphony Orchestra presents Smetana, Wagner, and Tchaikovsky by Gail Obenreder

The Delaware Symphony Orchestra continues its distanced season with a livestream of rich musical narratives from Smetana, Wagner, and Tchaikovsky. Gail Obenreder reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 02:14PM

Bay Street Theater Unveils Renderings for New Home in Sag Harbor, NY by Michael Eddy

Bay Street Theater recently announced that architecture firm Roger Ferris + Partners will design the Theater’s first purpose-built home, which will house multiple spaces for the developmen…

SOURCE: Stage Directions at 02:07PM

Paul Ritter, British actor in ‘Chernobyl’ and Harry Potter franchise, dies at 54 by News Services and Staff Reports

He also received a Tony nomination in 2009 for “The Norman Conquests.”

SOURCE: Washington Post at 02:06PM
Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Dear Evan Hansen by Mirvish Productions

Dear Evan Hansen played the Royal Alexandra Theatre from March 5, 2019 until July 21, 2019.

SOURCE: YouTube at 01:42PM

CHECK IN FROM AWAY | Episode 29 | Alice In Wonderland by Mirvish Productions

Steffi and Lisa go behind the scenes of the brand new digital musical of Alice In Wonderland. They speak with the creators and some of the performers. What’s it like for theatre people to …

SOURCE: YouTube at 01:42PM

Undiscovered Sonnets: Breanne and Skye [EPISODE 11 TRAILER] by Stratford Festival

Every love story deserves a sonnet! In this spontaneous series, everyday couples share their true-life love stories with Rebecca Northan, while members of the Undiscovered Shakespeare ensemb…

SOURCE: YouTube at 01:36PM

Undiscovered Sonnets: Carmen and Em [EPISODE 7 TRAILER] by Stratford Festival

Every love story deserves a sonnet! In this spontaneous series, everyday couples share their true-life love stories with Rebecca Northan, while members of the Undiscovered Shakespeare ensemb…

SOURCE: YouTube at 01:36PM

Undiscovered Sonnets: Brian and Gaby [EPISODE 8 TRAILER] by Stratford Festival

Every love story deserves a sonnet! In this spontaneous series, everyday couples share their true-life love stories with Rebecca Northan, while members of the Undiscovered Shakespeare ensemb…

SOURCE: YouTube at 01:36PM

Up Close and Musical: Chilina Kennedy [EPISODE 6 TRAILER] by Stratford Festival

Up Close and Musical, a series of nine intimate cabarets featuring some of the Festival’s greatest musical performers, takes you back inside the Festival Theatre for the first time since t…

SOURCE: YouTube at 01:36PM

Up Close and Musical: Kimberly Ann-Truong [EPISODE 7 TRAILER] by Stratford Festival

Up Close and Musical, a series of nine intimate cabarets featuring some of the Festival’s greatest musical performers, takes you back inside the Festival Theatre for the first time since t…

SOURCE: YouTube at 01:36PM

Up Close and Musical: Robert Ball [EPISODE 5 TRAILER] by Stratford Festival

Up Close and Musical, a series of nine intimate cabarets featuring some of the Festival’s greatest musical performers, takes you back inside the Festival Theatre for the first time since t…

SOURCE: YouTube at 01:36PM

Up Close and Musical: Alexis Gordon [EPISODE 3 TRAILER] by Stratford Festival

Up Close and Musical, a series of nine intimate cabarets featuring some of the Festival’s greatest musical performers, takes you back inside the Festival Theatre for the first time since t…

SOURCE: YouTube at 01:36PM

Up Close and Musical: Cynthia Dale [EPISODE 4 TRAILER] by Stratford Festival

Up Close and Musical, a series of nine intimate cabarets featuring some of the Festival’s greatest musical performers, takes you back inside the Festival Theatre for the first time since t…

SOURCE: YouTube at 01:36PM

Undiscovered Sonnets: Arakua and Ryan [EPISODE 5 TRAILER] by Stratford Festival

Every love story deserves a sonnet! In this spontaneous series, everyday couples share their true-life love stories with Rebecca Northan, while members of the Undiscovered Shakespeare ensemb…

SOURCE: YouTube at 01:36PM

Undiscovered Sonnets: Anne and Dave [EPISODE 6 TRAILER] by Stratford Festival

Every love story deserves a sonnet! In this spontaneous series, everyday couples share their true-life love stories with Rebecca Northan, while members of the Undiscovered Shakespeare ensemb…

SOURCE: YouTube at 01:36PM

Undiscovered Sonnets: Matthew and Brenda [EPISODE 3 TRAILER] by Stratford Festival

Every love story deserves a sonnet! In this spontaneous series, everyday couples share their true-life love stories with Rebecca Northan, while members of the Undiscovered Shakespeare ensemb…

SOURCE: YouTube at 01:36PM

Undiscovered Sonnets: Brian and Brad [EPISODE 4 TRAILER] by Stratford Festival

Every love story deserves a sonnet! In this spontaneous series, everyday couples share their true-life love stories with Rebecca Northan, while members of the Undiscovered Shakespeare ensemb…

SOURCE: YouTube at 01:36PM

Up Close and Musical: Marcus Nance [EPISODE 1 TRAILER] by Stratford Festival

Up Close and Musical, a series of nine intimate cabarets featuring some of the Festival’s greatest musical performers, takes you back inside the Festival Theatre for the first time since t…

SOURCE: YouTube at 01:36PM

Up Close and Musical: Robert Markus [EPISODE 2 TRAILER] by Stratford Festival

Up Close and Musical, a series of nine intimate cabarets featuring some of the Festival’s greatest musical performers, takes you back inside the Festival Theatre for the first time since t…

SOURCE: YouTube at 01:36PM

Undiscovered Sonnets: Jessie and Zackh [EPISODE 2 TRAILER] by Stratford Festival

Every love story deserves a sonnet! In this spontaneous series, everyday couples share their true-life love stories with Rebecca Northan, while members of the Undiscovered Shakespeare ensemb…

SOURCE: YouTube at 01:36PM

See Lauren Patten and Derek Klena Perform at the Showfields Rooftop to Socially Distanced Audience by Marc J. Franklin

The Jagged Little Pill stars launched the new TodayTix concert series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:12PM

BWW Interview: The Muny Leadership On Renovations, Pandemic, 2021 Season & More!

We chat with Muny Director of Operations Sean Smith, Production Manager Tracy Utzmyers, and Artistic Director/Executive Producer Mike Isaacson about their 103rd season, renovations, and r…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:04PM

Thurs., 4/8 @ 8:00 pm EDT DC Cabaret Network’s Open Mic by Cabaret Hotspot!

DC CABARET NETWORK’S VIRTUAL OPEN MIC Thursday, April 8th @ 8:00 pm EDT Ten featured performers will sing in the first set. Each singer will perform one song using their own accompaniment …

SOURCE: www.cabarethotspot.com at 01:01PM
Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Leslie Odom Jr. and Variety’s Artisans Award Honorees Offer Advice on Getting Into the Craft by Jazz Tangcay

Double Oscar nominee Leslie Odom Jr. was among the craftsmen and craftswomen at Variety‘s Artisans Awards offering advice on how to get into the field they work in. Odom Jr. said, “Star…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:54PM

Claire Danes, Hugh Dancy, Tamara Tunie, Joy Reid & More Join Harlem Stage Virtual Gala

Harlem Stage today announced the line-up for its 2021 virtual gala, “Art and Activism,” to be held on Friday, May 21 at 8 PM (ET), co-hosted by poet and playwright, Carl Hancock Rux and …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:53PM

Sat., 4/10 @ 7:30 pm EDT Joan Jaffe in “Them There Eyes” by Sue Matsuki

Joan Jaffe in “Them There Eyes” With Matt Baker Saturday April 10 @ 7:30 pm EDT 11:30 pm London & 9:30 am Sydney, Australia. www.facebook.com/JOANJAFFE Watch JOAN JAFFE and MATT BAKE…

SOURCE: www.cabarethotspot.com at 12:50PM

Bay Street Theater Will Break Ground on New Multi-Space Venue by Andrew Gans

The new home for the not-for-profit theatre company is expected to be completed by 2023.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:43PM

Annette Bening, Julianne Moore, Mark Ruffalo & More From THE KIDS ARE ALL RIGHT to Reunite on STARS IN THE HOUSE

“The Kids Are All Right” cast will reunite on “Stars In The House” on Saturday, April 10 at 8pm ET in support of The Actors Fund.  Annette Bening, Julianne Moore, Mark Ruffalo, Mia…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:41PM

Daniel Kahn and More to Take Part in Event Marking the 78th Anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising by BroadwayWorld

Each April 19th, the Congress for Jewish Culture, along with Friends of the Bund, Jewish Labor Committee and Workers Circle, has organized a gathering of musicians, academics, and survivors …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:39PM

Broadway-Bound Neil Diamond Musical to Premiere in Boston in 2022 by Broadway Direct

Producers Ken Davenport and Bob Gaudio announced today that the previously untitled Broadway-bound new musical that will tell the incredible life story of legendary singer-songwriter Ne…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 12:39PM

Kennedy Center Unveils 50th Anniversary Season Including a Fall Reopening

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts today announced plans for its 50th Anniversary season, slated to begin in September 2021 with a grand reopening of its stages and campus an…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:32PM

Stars in the House Welcomes Kevin Chamberlin, Karole Foreman, Teresa Huang, More April 6 by Andrew Gans

Dennis Hensley guest hosts Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series benefiting The Actors Fund.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:25PM

“CO2020”: Theatrical Postcards From a Rocky Year in Colorado by American Theatre Editors

How Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company crowdsourced a docutheatre piece on how a year of COVID, racist violence and protest, and political division felt in their state.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:24PM

Michael Breslin and Patrick Foley Will Present Virtual Version of Their Real Housewives-Inspired This American Wife by Dan Meyer

The Circle Jerk and Ratatouille pair debuted the work at New York Theatre Workshop in 2018.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:21PM

Breaking: Neil Diamond Musical A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Will Have World Premiere in Boston in 2022; Steven Hoggett Joins Creative Team

The new musical that will tell the life story of singer-songwriter Neil Diamond, now has its name – A Beautiful Noise – and it will have its world premiere at Boston’s Emerson Colonial…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:20PM

LISTEN: Richard Ridge Will Chat with Marisha Wallace on Clubhouse- Friday at 2pm!

BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge will be chatting with Broadway and West End star Marisha Wallace on the new audio platform Clubhouse!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:14PM

South Coast Rep Announces 2021 Spring/Summer Season by American Theatre Editors

The season includes a return to live theatre outdoors at the historic Mission San Juan Capistrano.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:13PM

Barrington Stage Company Announces 2021 Season Featuring Three World Premieres of Works by Joshua Bergasse & More

Barrington Stage Company will produce a 2021 season that will feature four productions staged indoors at the theatre’s Boyd-Quinson Stage (30 Union Street) and three productions which will…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:10PM

Andrew Yang’s NYC Arts Revival Proposal Includes Large-Scale Ticket Sales to Private Sector, Personal Seat Licenses, More Streaming by Ryan McPhee

The mayoral candidate announced his ideas to save the theatre industry April 5.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:05PM

The DOT Theatre is Back in Coimbatore with its Latest Play, “Baksa” by Susan Joe Phillip

Directed by Amrith Jayan, Baska talks about the struggle to overcome the conditioning of humans by society. A man pops out of a box to find himself in a world full of question marks. Soon he…

SOURCE: thetheatretimes.com at 12:03PM
Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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ABTalk with Iain Drayton by American Ballet Theatre

Enjoy an engaging conversation with ABT Global Council Member and international business leader Iain Drayton. ABT dancer Virginia Lensi leads a discussion with Iain about the experiences and…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:59AM

Chennai-Based Theatre Nisha’s New Play is Inspired from Girish Karnad’s “Yayati” by Gowri S

Theatre Nisha’s first live play after a pandemic-induced hiatus of one year, Arundhati, is based on a monologue from Girish Karnad’s Yayati. When thespian Girish Karnad made his friend r…

SOURCE: thetheatretimes.com at 11:46AM

Broadway-Aimed Neil Diamond Musical A Beautiful Noise Will Premiere in Boston by Andrew Gans

Choreographer Steven Hoggett joins librettist Anthony McCarten and director Michael Mayer on the creative team.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

Neil Diamond Stage Musical Gets New Name, Pre-Broadway 2022 Premiere Date by Greg Evans

A Beautiful Noise, the new name for the previously untitled Broadway-bound musical about the life and songs of Neil Diamond, will stage its world premiere at Boston’s Emerson Colonial Thea…

SOURCE: Deadline at 11:38AM

Neil Diamond Bio-Musical Sets Sights on Broadway by Peter Libbey

“A Beautiful Noise,” featuring songs from the hit-maker's deep catalog, will play a monthlong run in Boston in 2022, with New York planned next.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:36AM

NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL HEADING TO BOSTON! by Corine Cohen

A new Neil Diamond show is starting in Boston and heading to Broadway. The most exciting news since “Sweet Caroline” and “Love on the Rocks” I love him and can’t wait to see it on …

SOURCE: broadwayshowbiz.com at 11:34AM

Barrington Stage Company Sets Up Indoor and Outdoor 2021 Season With Eleanor, Chester Bailey, More by Dan Meyer

Elizabeth Stanley, Harriet Harris, Reed Birney, and more will make their way to the Berkshires this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:34AM

Limón Dance Company brings classics and a new work to The Joyce | Streaming May 6-19 by Joycetheater

Founded in 1946 by José Limón and Doris Humphrey, Limón Dance Company has been at the vanguard of American modern dance since its inception. The company continues to honor the legacy of…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:32AM

USITT Scholarship Established to Support Black, African American Designers and Technicians Honors the Memory of Collier Woods by Michael Eddy

USITT has announced the formation of the Collier Robert Woods, Jr. Scholarship to support Black and African American students with interests in lighting design and/or theatre production, t…

SOURCE: Stage Directions at 11:29AM

Live Action LITTLE MERMAID Will Begin Shooting This Summer

The cast of the live action 'Little Mermaid' includes Halle Bailey, Daveed Diggs, Javier Bardem, Jacob Tremblay, Melissa McCarthy, Awkwafina, and Jonah Hauer-King.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:17AM

Find Out About Off-Broadway's Blindness on Broadway Profiles by Lindsey Sullivan

Blindness, the sound and light experience that played London’s Donmar Warehouse last year, is officially opening at New York's Daryl Roth Theatre on April 6. The newest episode of Broadway…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:12AM

New Repertory Theatre Names M. Bevin O’Gara Interim Exec AD by American Theatre Editors

O'Gara will remain in the position as the company searches for a permanent artistic director to replace Michael J. Bobbitt.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:10AM

THEATER RESOURCES UNLIMITED (TRU) PRESENTS WRITER-PRODUCER VIRTUAL SPEED DATE: THE ART OF THE PITCH SUNDAY, APRIL 25, 2021 AT 2:30PM by Robert Shuman

(via Michelle Tabnick.) Theater Resources Unlimited presents Writer-Producer Virtual Speed Date: The Art of the Pitch Sunday, April 25, 2021 at 2:30pm Submission Deadline: Thursday, April 15…

SOURCE: stagevoices.com at 11:10AM

News: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Announces Details of Their 2021-22 Season: ‘A Season of Discovery’ by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

On April 6 via Zoom webinar, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra  (BSO) unveiled details of its 2021-22  “A Season of Discovery,” including the return of live, in-person performances …

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 11:07AM

VIDEO: Watch Highlights Of Lena Hall's OBSESSED Series Before Her Next Show 4/9 at 7 PM ET!

Lena Hall’s popular Obsessed series is back on April 9 at 7pm EST celebrating the band Heart - live for one night only! Check out highlights of some of her past obsessed concerts!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:05AM

The World Premiere of The Neil Diamond Musical will be . . .

It was almost a year ago to the day. We were about to announce that our Neil Diamond Musical that has been in development for a few years, would have its world premiere in Boston in 2020. An…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00AM

‘Makes you want to explore these myths with new insight’: PERSEPHONE – Talking Gods Festival (Online review) ★★★★ by Emma Clarendon

This powerful retelling of how Persephone ended up in the Underworld is given a modern twist that makes for compelling viewing.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM
Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Neil Diamond Bio-Musical A Beautiful Noise to Premiere in Boston

The new musical will be directed by Michael Mayer.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:54AM

Father and Son Reed Birney and Ephraim Birney to Star in Chester Bailey

Barrington Stage Company has announced its summer season.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:54AM

Paul Ritter, Tony- and Olivier-Nominated Scene-Stealer, Dies at 54

Ritter appeared on Broadway in The Norman Conquests and onscreen in Friday Night Dinner.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:54AM

Dayton Live Announces 2021-2022 Broadway Season by Matthew Herzog

Dayton Live (Dayton, OH) has announced the 2021-2022 lineup for Premier Health Broadway in Dayton, which includes the highly-anticipated premiere of Hamilton. “For months and months, we’…

SOURCE: tourstoyou.org at 10:50AM

Kyle Abraham’s Second Act at City Ballet: Spare, Wintry, Abstract by Roslyn Sulcas

For “When We Fell,” a filmed dance, the choreographer took cues from a snowy bubble residency — and from Prince’s “Under the Cherry Moon.”

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:49AM

Virtual Theatre Today: Tuesday, April 6- with Anna Deavere Smith, Bonnie Milligan, and More!

Today (April 6) in live streaming: Cursed the musical streams to benefit BC/EFA, In Conversation with Anna Deavere Smith, and more!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:46AM

VIDEO: It's Game Night with Dennis Hensley on Stars in the House- Live at 8pm!

Stars in the House continues tonight (8pm ET) with Game Night hosted by Dennis Hensley.  We are playing a new game - You Don't Know My Life!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:37AM

Healthcare Heroes: Women's Health Hosted by Broadway's LaChanze - April 7 at 6 PM ET by Playbill

In this live interview series Centerstage with Healthcare Heroes will pair Broadway favorites with physicians in order to explore the intersection of health, wellness, and theatre. This mon…

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:32AM

VIDEO: First Look at CURSED Virtual Concert Starring Donald Webber Jr., Bonnie Milligan, and More!

A fractured fairy tale written by Billboard Music Award winner Zach Adam and Eidan Lipper, Artistic Director of the Tel-Aviv Musical Theatre Academy, Cursed turns the classic Beauty and the …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:21AM

'Chernobyl' and 'Harry Potter' actor Paul Ritter dies at 54 by Associated Press

A familiar face to British television viewers and theatregoers, Ritter also played Martin Goodman, the eccentric father of a London Jewish family, in the Channel 4 sitcom “Friday Night Din…

SOURCE: Boston Globe at 10:15AM

Tony and Olivier Nominee Paul Ritter Dies at 54 by Andrew Gans

Mr. Ritter, known for his work in the U.K. TV series Friday Night Dinner, made his Broadway debut in The Norman Conquests.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:10AM

Inside the Broadway Community Project: Before a Show Hits the Stage, Script Coordinators Get It on the Page by Ryan McPhee

"Script coordinators free up creators to focus on creation rather than the nitty-gritty, and I’ve gotten to see firsthand how much of a difference that makes."

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:08AM

A Glance at Joi Lansing by Trav S.D.

In the majestic hierarchy of blonde pin-up actresses of the 1950s, Joi Lansing (Joy Rae Brown, 1929-1972) runs fourth behind Marilyn Monroe, Jayne Mansfield, and Mamie Van Doren, but only in…

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

ABTKids Daily | Teaching Artist Tuesday: Swans from SWAN LAKE with Sarah Smith by American Ballet Theatre

ABT Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Faculty Member Sarah Smith shares the history of SWAN LAKE and demonstrates some of the key movements from Act Two! ________________ For more activities, visi…

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:00AM

Broadway Background: Sardi's by Broadway By Ghostlight

This week we look at Broadway's dining room, Sardi's Restaurant. We'll explore how is this fabled eatery forever connected to the Tony Awards, learn about the failed Sardi's East, and find o…

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:00AM
Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Tell Us In 10: Greg Barnett by Hira Desai

In this week's Tell Us In 10, we're talking to Greg Barnett, producer (and host!) of Monday Night At The Apollo, opening in the West End next month. The post Tell Us In 10: Greg Barnett appe…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 09:56AM

GRACE NOTES: Tuesday, April 6, 2021 by Susan Grace

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SOURCE: Grace Notes Subscription at 09:42AM

Great Performances Presents the U.S. Premiere of Tony Award Nominee Conor McPherson’s Adaptation of Uncle Vanya, Friday, May 7 on PBS by Katelin Levy

Great Performances: Uncle Vanya is a Sonia Friedman Productions and Angelica Films co-production in association with BBC Arts. Producers are Sonia Friedman and Sally Angel; Executive Produce…

SOURCE: PBS at 09:37AM

Romeo & Juliet’s Intimate Moment by Katelin Levy

Romeo (Josh O'Connor) and Juliet (Jessie Buckley) share an intimate moment at the masquerade ball, which ends in heartache when it is revealed they are not of the same house. The post Romeo …

SOURCE: PBS at 09:37AM

L.A. Stage Alliance shuts down in fallout from treatment of an Asian actor by Jessica Gelt

The 46-year-old theater association collapses after more than 50 members pull out. Critics say Ovation Awards mistakes reflect long-standing problems.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 09:37AM

Representation 101: Trends of Contemporary MENA Theatre in the U.S. by Marina J. Bergenstock, Nabra Nelson

By Marina J. Bergenstock, Nabra Nelson. Join Nabra and Marina as they discuss how MENA theatre in the United States was affected by 9/11, analyze post-9/11 trends in MENA theatre from their …

SOURCE: HowlRound at 09:09AM

VIDEO: Watch Ben Rimalower and Daniel Nolen's NEXT YEAR, SOME YEAR, Episode 29- Live at 12pm!

For followers of the their podcast and previous livestream ('Tuesday, Thursday, April, August') as well as newbies, this will be fun and fast-paced program of fan favorite segments like 'All…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:01AM

‘Possesses an up-to-the-minute urgency’: LIVING NEWSPAPER #3 – Royal Court Theatre (Online review) by Ian Foster

The third edition of Royal Court’s Living Newspaper moves online only, with some seriously fierce political writing this time around.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM
Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Westfield News ArtsBeat 4/06/21 by Mark G. Auerbach

Westfield News ArtsBeat 4/06/21. News from Sevenars Concerts, Goodspeed, TheaterWorks, Hartford Stage, Young@Heart Chorus and more.

SOURCE: thewestfieldnews.com at 08:41AM

Amahra Spence: “The minority spaces are the first to disappear” by Eleanor Dewar

If you’re enjoying our content, then please consider becoming a member, with every penny going towards keeping paying AYT going and paying our very talented team of young creatives. For mo…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 08:32AM

Connecticut documentarian’s ‘Mama Gloria,’ about a legendary Chicago trans activist, is now streaming by Christopher Arnott

Hot on the heels of International Transgender Visibility Day March 31, the new documentary “Mama Gloria” by Connecticut filmmaker Luchina Fisher is getting its broadcast debut this week,…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 08:21AM

Everyman Theatre updates slate of plays for 30th-anniversary season by News Desk

After delivering on the promise of rehearsing, filming, and streaming the first two production of the season, Queens Girl: Black in the Green Mountains and Cry It Out, the staff and artists …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:10AM

Moving Forward with a Wink and a Nod: Linda-Denise Fisher-Harrell Takes the Helm of Hubbard Street Dance Company by Sharon Hoyer

"In the essence of contemporary dance and contemporary meaning, now, there are a lot of voices out there that maybe we haven’t explored. There are choreographers who haven’t had the oppo…

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

Watch Mandy Gonzalez Read an Excerpt From Her New Book Fearless by Dan Meyer

The new middle grade adventure thriller is out April 6.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:00AM
Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Today on Broadway: Tuesday, April 6, 2021 by Matt Tamanini

LA Stage Alliance Ceases Operations, SAG Honors Theatre Stars, ‘The Father’ Review Roundtable “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre h…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 07:55AM

This Week in Broadway History: April 6 - 12 by JK

This Week in Broadway History: March 30 - April 5 🎭OPENING NIGHTS🎭   April 6, 2017: Titans of the cosmetics world faced off in the musical War Paint at the Nederlander Theatre …

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:42AM

Beware the actoplasm! Spoof thespian Nicholas Craig returns by Chris Wiegand

The mock classical actor created by Nigel Planer and Christopher Douglas scaled the heights at the RSC and the ‘Nash’. Now, he’s ready for a comeback If you’ve ever marvelled at an a…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:42AM

Paul Ritter: Friday Night Dinner star dies of brain tumour at 54 by Toby Moses

Ritter, who also appeared in films including Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, died at home alongside his wife and two sons The actor Paul Ritter has died of a brain tumour at the age …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:42AM

Listen: Dr. Fauci on When We Can Gather Indoors Without Masks - 'Late Fall or Early Winter'

As the vaccination rollout continues, Dr. Anthony Fauci is giving his latest predictions on when he believes that we'll be able to gather indoors maskless.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:35AM

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 45/06/20 by Mark G. Auerbach

Now streaming.. New ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio. News from Berkshire Theatre Group, Hartford Stage, Sevenars Concerts, TheaterWorks Hartford,and Barrington Stage. Segment begins at 4:25

SOURCE: pioneervalleyradio.com at 07:23AM

Rhonda Burchmore in GLAMAZONIA by Sean McLoughlin

AussieTheatre has THREE double passes to giveaway to Rhonda Burchmore in GLAMAZONIA at The Arthouse Theatre in Wyong on Thursday

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 07:16AM

Actor Paul Ritter dies aged 54 by Hira Desai

Stage & screen star Paul Ritter, has died at the age of 54, it has been confirmed. The post Actor Paul Ritter dies aged 54 appeared first on Official London Theatre.

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 07:13AM
Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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National Theatre's streaming 'Romeo & Juliet' is a stunning take on the Shakespeare classic by Matt Wolf

The director Simon Godwin has offered up the most impassioned version of this play imaginable, its often unwieldy length here filleted to 90-minutes as hurtling and relentless as the very jo…

SOURCE: LondonTheatre.co.uk at 06:46AM

Black actors face grief of pandemic in hip-hop musical from Arena by News Desk

Arena Stage is now streaming the second installment in its Arena Riffs series: a pandemic-era hip-hop musical written, directed, and performed by award-winning playwright, director and, acto…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 06:44AM

Wake Up With BWW 4/6: LA Stage Alliance Ceases Operations, and More!

Today's top stories: LA Stage Alliance ceases all operations, Jeremy Jordan's show 'Carry On' to be streamed as part of BroadwayWorld Events, and more!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:09AM

‘Manages to be inherently theatrical & a successful movie experience’: ROMEO & JULIET (National Theatre / Sky Arts) by Maryam Philpott

National Theatre and Sky Arts’ hybrid theatre and film production of Romeo & Juliet has been a fascinating experiment resulting in a smart, interesting and entirely collaborative piece…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:00AM
Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Covid Closed Theaters. But It Also Made Them Accessible. by Esmé Weijun Wang

Before 2020, theater often felt inaccessible to me, a luxury for those who were more able-bodied or lived in certain cities. Now I’m obsessed.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:24AM

Love on the Ground: the intimate illusions of Jacques Rivette’s chateau mystery by Chris Wiegand

Jane Birkin and Geraldine Chaplin star in the French director’s enthralling and perplexing drama about rehearsals for a one-off performance The stage on screen: more films about theatre A…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:24AM
Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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NEWS: The Kiln Theatre reopens its doors with 3 world premieres by Press Releases

For the first time since theatres closed on 16 March 2020, Kiln Theatre will reopen to share live performance with audiences with a season of work including three world premieres.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 04:30AM
Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Review: Gate Generations, The Gate Theatre Online by Nina Cave

Review: Gate Generations, The Gate Theatre Online3.0Overall ScoreIf you’re enjoying our content, then please consider becoming a member, with every penny going towards keeping AYT going an…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 02:03AM

April 6: Are critics living behind cultural walls or becoming part of the culture wars? by Mark Shenton

... Read More The post April 6: Are critics living behind cultural walls or becoming part of the culture wars? first appeared on Shenton Stage.

SOURCE: shentonstage.com at 02:00AM
Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
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