Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Diane Phelan & Max Von Essen Join The Next Empathy Concert with Telly Leung

Spend an hour with amazing Broadway talent Diane Phelan and Max von Essen as they provide authentic and inspiring perspectives on the role of Empathy in our lives.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:14PM
Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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StoryKids Season Three announced feat. Adam Goodes, Briggs, David Campbell, Andy Griffiths, Julia Zemiro, Tim Minchin, Yumi Stynes and more by Gabi Bergman

StoryKids, a podcast showcasing Australian kids and their original stories brought to life by some of our biggest stars, is

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 09:17PM

Ashleyliane Dance Company presents hybrid environmental performances by Admin

Ashleyliane Dance Company will present Environmental Intelligence, a performance in a hybrid format with two different programs on two different evenings on Saturday, June 5 (7:30pm CST) a…

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 09:06PM
Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Theater: SAN FRANCISCO’S CLUB FUGAZI RE-OPENS WITH THE 7 FINGERS (North Beach) by Tony Frankel

SAN FRANCISCO’S HISTORIC CLUB FUGAZI TO REOPEN FALL 2021 THE 7 FINGERS, THE WORLD-RENOWNED CIRCUS AND ARTS COLLECTIVE, TO CREATE AN ONLY-IN-SAN-FRANCISCO INTIMATE AND IMMERSIVE THEATRICAL …

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 08:55PM

Broadway-Bound: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL (Boston’s Emerson Colonial Theatre) by Gregory Bernard

A Beautiful Noise, a new Broadway-bound musical that will tell the incredible life story of legendary singer-songwriter Neil Diamond, will have its world premiere at Boston’s Emerson Colon…

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 08:55PM

Virtual Dance: GISELLE OF LONELINESS (Ballez at The Joyce) by Lamont Williams

The Joyce celebrates Pride 2021 with the Joyce debut of the queer, transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conforming artists of Ballez in Giselle of Loneliness, created by the company’s f…

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 08:55PM

Virtual Theater: TITANIC (SCENES FROM THE BRITISH WRECK COMMISSIONER’S INQUIRY, 1912) (Court Theatre in Chicago) by Tony Frankel

Chicago’s amazing Court Theatre is presenting its next play digitally — the world can now see why this is such a remarkable company. Owen McCafferty’s Titanic (Scenes from the Britis…

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 08:55PM

Virtual Theater: UNMASKED: A THEATRICAL CELEBRATION OF BLACK WOMEN’S LIBERATION (Wallis, Black Rebirth Collective) by Nia Liat

Beverly Hills’ The Wallis and Black Rebirth Collective are presenting a co-production of UNMASKED: A Theatrical Celebration of Black Women’s Liberation — filmed in The Wallis’s Lovel…

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 08:55PM

Royal Opera returns after 14 months with La clemenza di Tito

The company’s first full-scale production in more than a year brings a cast of vividly drawn characters to Mozart’s work

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 08:55PM

Three more arts and business leaders named to the ArtsATL board by ArtsATL Staff

ArtsATL has added three people to its board of directors, which now... The post Three more arts and business leaders named to the <em>ArtsATL</em> board appeared first on ARTS AT…

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 08:55PM

Review: Dance Canvas puts on a joyful showcase of emerging choreographers by Gillian Anne Renault

There was a lot of talent on the Georgia Tech Arts Skyline... The post Review: Dance Canvas puts on a joyful showcase of emerging choreographers appeared first on ARTS ATL.

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 08:55PM

Theatrical Outfit plans in-person, 5-show season, opening September 15 by ArtsATL Staff

Theatrical Outfit will return to the stage — live and in-person —... The post Theatrical Outfit plans in-person, 5-show season, opening September 15 appeared first on ARTS ATL.

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 08:55PM

Column: Anti-vaxxers don't deserve coddling. Why theaters should require proof of vaccination by Charles McNulty

What's wrong with using incentives to increase the vaccination rate? The opportunity to see that new musical should be a reward, not a right.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 08:55PM

How Shakespeare helps this theater teacher empower young artists from South L.A. by Makeda Easter

Melanie Andrews is the artistic director of Inner City Shakespeare, a growing network for Black and Latino performers to make it in entertainment.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 08:55PM

Joe Barros Interview Excerpt #NewYorkTheatreBarn #Shorts by Call Me Adam

I'm so excited to welcome back New York Theatre Barn's Artistic Director Joe Barros & Associate Artistic Director Jen Sandler to discuss the lessons Joe & Jen have learned from running a non…

SOURCE: YouTube at 08:26PM

Cher Biopic from MAMMA MIA! Producers in the Works

The life story of entertainment icon Cher is on the way to the big screen, courtesy of Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again producers, Judy Craymer and Gary Goetzman. 

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:08PM

XR | AR | VR: CultureHub on La MaMa’s Coffeehouse Aesthetic, Immersive Art, and Tech-Integrated Theatre by Alexander Fatouros

Located in graffiti-laden downtown Manhattan where the East Village and NoHo meet at 47 Great Jones Street just off the Bowery—CultureHub—a worldwide art and technology community, is a r…

SOURCE: thetheatretimes.com at 08:01PM
Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Paul Mooney Was in the Circus! (Now He’s Dead) by Trav S.D.

Okay, forgive the irreverence of the headline — we thought we’d honor the late Paul Mooney (1941-2021) by emulating the spirit of his comedy. And, besides, he really WAS in the circus. W…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 07:54PM

Dreaming On the Virtual Stage: Readings of Plays in Progress by New York Theatre Workshop

Dreaming On the Virtual Stage: Readings of Plays in Progress is a collaboration between PEN America, National Queer Theater, New York Theatre Workshop, and NYTW Tow Playwright-in-Residence V…

SOURCE: YouTube at 07:03PM

Lyric and Joffrey, together at last by Deanna Isaacs

Lyric Opera of Chicago and the Joffrey Ballet announce in-person 2021-2022 seasons. At a joint press conference today on the stage of the opera house, Lyric Oper…

SOURCE: www.chicagoreader.com at 07:00PM
Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Los Angeles Philharmonic returns to the Bowl – 2021 Summer Series by Pauline Adamek

Happening this Saturday is one of several FREE concerts for frontline and essential workers (invited guests only) as The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association celebrates its historic return…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 06:36PM

Photo Flash: Check out the New Poster for the DEAR EVAN HANSEN Movie

Dear Evan Hansen hits theatres on September 24, 2021 and now you can check out the movie poster to hold you over.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:34PM

Ricardo Khan: At the Crossroads by American Theatre Editors

One of the regional theatre’s founding generation, he’s now back at the 43-year-old New Jersey company he co-founded.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 06:28PM

Chuck and Lilli Cooper Talk THE SETH CONCERT SERIES and More on BACKSTAGE LIVE by BroadwayWorld

From May 19, 2021. Want the latest Lilli news? Visit http://bway.world/LilliCooper Want more Backstage Live episodes? Visit http://bway.world/BackstageLive Richard Ridge chats with Broadwa…

SOURCE: YouTube at 06:03PM
Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Episode #40- Riviera Pool, Bar Riva, Bocce tutorial, Baylake Tower 2 bedroom and their pool/slides! by Framily Travel

Enjoying our checkout day at The Riviera Resort and hopping over to Baylake Tower! There are so many activities at the Riviera, its a great choice for a vacation that includes a "pool day". …

SOURCE: YouTube at 05:43PM

Michelle Ramos: Change From Within by American Theatre Editors

A former dancer, now on the board of the Performing Arts Alliance and Alternate ROOTS, Ramos is on a mission to redistribute the nation's cultural bounty.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:36PM

Gala 2021: TCG Celebrates 60 Years, Theatre’s Reemergence by American Theatre Editors

This year's gala highlighted honorees Ricardo Khan and the Performing Arts Alliance and featured performances from Market Theatre and 'Cambodian Rock Band.'

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:28PM

Thing Theory: A Taxonomy of Objects by American Theatre Editors

In anatomizing the categories of things he's collected over the decades, a playwright explores and suggests their dramaturgical possibilities.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:26PM

In the News: Sara Ramirez Joins Sex and the City Sequel Series, Stephen Fry to Narrate Oedipus Rex for LA Opera by Talaura Harms

Plus: The solo musical Love, Linda: The Life of Mrs. Cole Porter will stream on Broadway on Demand.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:14PM
Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Getty Center Reopens by Pauline Adamek

The Getty Center in Los Angeles will reopen to a limited number of visitors with free reservations on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, with specific one-way routes and other measures in place to ensur…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 04:24PM

Adrienne Warren & More to Perform in Bryant Park's Picnic Performances This Summer by Lindsey Sullivan

This news is simply the best! As previously reported, Bryant Park will host some exciting outdoor offerings this summer. There will be 25 live and in-person music, dance and theater events …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:03PM
Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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‘The Theatres I Worked for Owned My Life’ by American Theatre Editors

After 25 years in the regional theatre, I'm done with the silence about the classism, sexism, and abuse I've experienced.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:58PM

Jeffrey Eric Jenkins Elected President of the International Association of Theatre Critics

At its 29th General Assembly today, the International Association of Theatre Critics named Jeffrey Eric JENKINS as President. Dr. Jenkins is the first United States representative elected t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:56PM

Review: Waiting for Lefty, Two Lines Productions by Órla Quilligan

Review: Waiting for Lefty, Two Lines Productions4.0Overall ScoreIf you’re enjoying our content, then please consider becoming a member, with every penny going towards keeping paying AYT go…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 03:24PM

Kristin Chenoweth, Jeffrey Donovan Join NATIONAL CHAMPIONS Film, Based on Adam Mervis' Play

The film explores the big business of college sports when a star quarterback ignites a player’s strike 72 hours before the biggest game of the year to fight for fair compensation, equality…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:20PM

Celebrate National Tap Dance Day with "The Mayor of Harlem" by Joycetheater

The unmatched trio of tap titans—Dormeshia, Jason Samuels Smith, and Derick K. Grant—come together once more to present the 4th annual Tap Family Reunion featuring the original productio…

SOURCE: YouTube at 03:17PM

Keiler Roberts finds calm in the chaos with My Begging Chart by Oliver Sava

The artist’s new collection of autobiographical comics looks at the highs and lows of everyday life with humor and lightness. Keiler Roberts sits in front of …

SOURCE: www.chicagoreader.com at 03:15PM

Lilies, or The Revival of a Romantic Drama by Victor Gluck, Editor-In-Chief

"Lilies" is an attempt at old-fashioned theater or to couch a modern story in old-fashioned trappings. The problem with the play for modern audiences may be stated in its subtitle, “The Re…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 03:03PM

Adrienne Warren, NY Philharmonic & More Announced for Bryant Park Picnic Performances 2021 Summer Lineup

Bryant Park Corporation has announced the current programming schedule for its summer performing arts series, Picnic Performances, featuring artists including Adrienne Warren, the New York …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:03PM

On London’s Reopened Ballet Stages, a Focus on the Contemporary by Roslyn Sulcas

The Royal Ballet’s program, “21st Century Choreographers,” featured a new work by Kyle Abraham.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 03:02PM

L-Acoustics | L-ISA Studio Binaural Webinar Replay by Michael Eddy

Are you thinking of diving into spatial audio? L-Acoustics recently held a webinar on it’s L-ISA Studio Binaural Audio and took a deep dive into the creative possibilities of L-ISA Studio.…

SOURCE: Stage Directions at 03:00PM
Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Martin: VDO Atomic Family by Michael Eddy

Introducing the newest addition to the Martin VDO Atomic family—a bigger, brighter, full color, hybrid lighting fixture that offers unbelievable design potential. The brand-new Martin VDO …

SOURCE: Stage Directions at 02:53PM

The “You Didn’t Pay Enough Last Time” Approach To Fundraising by Joe Patti

Nod to Artsjournal.com for posting David Rohde’s examination of how viewing new ticket buyers as donors immediately after their attendance experience is extremely detrimental to arts organ…

SOURCE: insidethearts.com at 02:48PM

Informative Faculty Meeting of the Studio School of Design by Michael Eddy

In the beginning of May, the faculty for this summer’s sessions and the Studio School of Design’s founders got together to discuss plans for this new training studio. Here’s a video of…

SOURCE: Stage Directions at 02:44PM

Robe: iPointe65® and iSpiider® IP65 Rated Luminaires by Michael Eddy

Robe lighting launches two new products in its all-weather IP65 rated iSeries – the iPointe65® and the iSpiider® – both suitable for exterior work or any damp, misty, steamy, or high c…

SOURCE: Stage Directions at 02:31PM

Two Horsemen review – a duo locked in fearful comic limbo by Arifa Akbar

Jermyn Street theatre, London Biyi Bandele’s daring and surreal play, set against some unspoken outside threat, pitches its characters into a whirl of confusion Two men stew in the confine…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:12PM

CIC Feature l Giliberto Designs, Inc. by Michael Eddy

Here is another edition of the CIC Features from the Costume Industry Coalition. This video takes a tour of Giliberto Designs, Inc. This family business has been passed down through generati…

SOURCE: Stage Directions at 02:11PM

BTS Announces June and July Mental Health First Aid Training Dates by Michael Eddy

In support of Mental Health Action Day, May 20, 2021, the Behind the Scenes Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Initiative has posted new online Mental Health First Aid training classes in …

SOURCE: Stage Directions at 02:10PM

Miscast21 Performer Kelly Marie Tran Rose to Fame in Hollywood, but Her Heart Is on Broadway by Bethany Rickwald

The Raya and the Last Dragon and Star Wars star took on a number from The Book of Mormon for MCC's annual fundraiser.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:10PM
Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Newly together, Joffrey Ballet and Lyric Opera announce their 2021-22 seasons of live shows by Chris Jones

After a tough year, the Lyric Opera of Chicago and the Joffrey Ballet announce their new seasons of live performances.

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 01:58PM

Rarely produced classic plays streaming now from Red Bull and the Mint by Deb Miller

Off-Broadway’s acclaimed Red Bull Theater and Mint Theater Company are goldmines for the unearthing of little-known rarely-produced plays of the past that are deserving of greater recogni…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:56PM

VIDEO: André De Shields Appears on Tomorrow's Brand New LAW & ORDER: SVU

In the episode, Rollins must revisit an old case when a child sent to juvenile detention is released after his 18th birthday. 

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:48PM

VIDEO: Billy Porter Gives First TV Interview Since Revealing HIV-Positive Diagnosis

During an exclusive sit-down with Tamron Hall, the Tony Award-winning actor pulls back the curtain on his 14-year HIV battle and the shocking 2007 diagnosis.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:48PM

LISTEN: Cyndi Lauper Talks KINKY BOOTS and More on Latest Episode of BROADWAY BIZ

Tony Award®-winning producer Hal Luftig, in association with the Broadway Podcast Network, has presented the final installment in the first season of his new podcast, Broadway Biz, wit…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:48PM

Catch Up With Tony Winners Renée Elise Goldsberry, Patti LuPone & More on Broadway Profiles by Lindsey Sullivan

Before it airs nationwide, we're offering a look at the newest episode of Broadway Profiles. Hosted by Emmy-winning anchor Tamsen Fadal and powered by Broadway.com, this installment will …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:48PM

See Jennifer Hudson, Audra McDonald and More Sing Out in Respect Trailer by Caitlin Moynihan

Find out what it means! A new trailer for the Aretha Franklin biopic Respect, starring Jennifer Hudson as the music legend, has arrived. The film, which was twice-delayed due to COVID-19, al…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:48PM

Tony Winner Sara Ramírez Joins Sex and the City Sequel And Just Like That... by Lindsey Sullivan

A Tony winner is joining And Just Like That..., the previously announced Sex and the City sequel series. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Sara Ramírez is set to play the show's first…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:48PM

Sara Ramírez Joining ‘Sex and the City’ Revival for HBO Max by Kate Aurthur

“And Just Like That…,” Sara Ramírez will be a series regular on Michael Patrick King’s “Sex and the City” revival for HBO Max. Ramírez, who is non-binary, will join Sarah Jessi…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:45PM

Ben Platt Calls Out ‘Randos Being Jerks’ About His Age in ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ Trailer by Rebecca Rubin

Ben Platt is many things: a Tony-winning actor who perfected the art of snot-crying onstage and a songwriter whose talents extend to catchy Yom Kippur jingles. What Platt is not, as many on …

SOURCE: Variety at 01:45PM

‘Harry Potter’ Quiz Show and Retrospective Coming to HBO Max, Cartoon Network for 20th Anniversary by Mónica Marie Zorrilla

It’s been 20 years since fans saw a young Harry Potter get sorted into Gryffindor House, and WarnerMedia is commemorating the momentous pop culture occasion. In honor of the 20th anniversa…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:45PM

Meat Loaf Teases New Series ‘I’d Do Anything for Love…But I Won’t Do That’: ‘It’s a Relationship Show and a Rock Concert’ by Will Thorne

A long time ago, Meat Loaf would do anything to get his idea for a relationship game show off the ground, but now it’s finally happening. The iconic rock star is set to executive produce a…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:45PM

Tony Winner Sara Ramírez Will Star in SEX AND THE CITY Sequel AND JUST LIKE THAT…

The new chapter of the groundbreaking HBO series “Sex and the City” follows “Carrie” (Sarah Jessica Parker), “Miranda” (Cynthia Nixon) and “Charlotte” (Kristin Davis) as they…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:34PM

BWW Exclusive: East High Stresses About Musical Auditions in a Brand New Episode of HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL: THE MUSICAL: THE SERIES!

The cast of 'High School Musical: The Musical: The Series' includes Olivia Rodrigo, Joshua Bassett, Matt Cornett, Sofia Wylie, Larry Saperstein, Julia Lester, Dara Reneé, Frankie Rodrigue…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:26PM

Audra McDonald, Steven Pasquale, Taylor Schilling, and More Discuss New TV Series The Bite by TheaterMania

What if there was a new strain of Covid-19 that turned people into zombies? That's the basic summation of the new Spectrum Originals dark comedy The Bite, a six-episode series from Robert an…

SOURCE: YouTube at 01:12PM

The Drama Book Shop to Reopen June 10, 2021 at its New Location at 266 West 39th Street by Michael Eddy

Priority entrance times can be reserved now New owners Thomas Kail and Lin-Manuel Miranda are excited to announce the eagerly-awaited return of The Drama Book Shop, which will reopen to the …

SOURCE: Stage Directions at 01:10PM

A New Sue’s Views on Live Performance as we Come Out of Covid by Sue Matsuki

LIVE PERFORMING AS WE COME OUT OF COVID We are all very excited by the CDC’s recent statement that masks are now no longer going to be required for outdoor and indoor clubs and restaurants…

SOURCE: www.cabarethotspot.com at 01:07PM
Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at noon (Broadway Time)
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ABTKids Daily | Strength and Conditioning with Wanyue Qiao by American Ballet Theatre

Join ABT Company Dancer Wanyue Qiao and ABT Physical Therapist Julie Daugherty as they take you through some strength and conditioning exercises you can do at home. Don't forget your tennis …

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:48PM

Billy Porter Reveals He Has Been HIV-Positive for 14 Years

He has lit up the stage and screen for the past three decades, but his journey hasn't always been smooth sailing. Tony and Emmy Award Winner Billy Porter just revealed in an intimate interv…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:44PM

Literary celebration to mark songwriter Itzik Manger’s 120th birthday

May 30 marks the 120th anniversary of the birth of the great Jewish poet Itzik Manger. To celebrate the holiday, several Jewish organizations in the United States, England and Israel will ho…

SOURCE: forward.com at 12:33PM

Last Chance to Vote for Next on Stage Top 10!

Don't miss your chance to vote for the Broadway's Next on Stage Top 10! Make sure your favorite contestants make it to the next round by voting before tonight, May 19 (11:59pm ET) for the H…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:27PM

Theatre Chat Live: Lucie Jones and Rhiannon Porter by Jess Young

In this week’s episode of Theatre Chat Live, Kayley is joined by Lucie Jones and Rhiannon Porter who will be starring in Les Misérables – The Staged Concert and Abba Mania respectively…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 12:25PM

Billy Porter Opens Up About HIV Status in Moving Personal Account by Talaura Harms

"There’s no more stigma—let’s be done with that," the Tony- and Emmy-winning actor says after keeping the diagnosis primarily to himself for 14 years.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:17PM

Theatre Chat Live | Ep 18 with Lucie Jones & Rhiannon Porter by Official London Theatre

This week Kayley speaks to Lucie Jones who is playing Fantine in Les Mis: The Staged Concert. We also chat with Rhiannon Porter who will be starring in Abba Mania at the Shaftesbury Theatre!…

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:11PM

The Muny Announces Delayed Start Of 103rd Season; SWEENEY TODD & MARY POPPINS Postponed to 2022

The Muny will return to its stage in Forest Park this summer, beginning July 26 with a five-show lineup at reduced capacity to meet the recently-updated social distancing guidelines for the…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:10PM

Billy Porter Reveals He Has Been H.I.V. Positive for 14 Years by Julia Jacobs

The actor told The Hollywood Reporter that he had feared disclosing it would give “another way for people to discriminate against me in an already discriminatory profession.”

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:06PM

Their Fascination With ‘Real Housewives’ Is Anything but Fake by Juan A. Ramirez

A cadre of Yale drama graduates have followed up a first streaming hit with “This American Wife,” a reality-blurring look at the long-running reality TV franchise.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:06PM
Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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BWW Interview: How Notre Dame Resurrected Their Annual Musical During COVID-19

We find out how the school managed to be one of the very few institutions to safely put on a live musical for an audience during the pandemic.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:44AM

More Stars Announced for Broadway Barks Across America Airing on Broadway.com by Caitlin Moynihan

Mark your calendars for this star-studded event! More stage and screen favorites will appear on the previously announced Broadway Barks Across America taking place on May 23 at 7PM ET. Produ…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:36AM

Drama Book Shop, Now Owned by Hamilton Team, Will Reopen Next Month by Lindsey Sullivan

Time to drop some knowledge! The Drama Book Shop will officially reopen to the public on June 10. The iconic retailer of theater scripts and books, which was forced to close in 2019, will …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:36AM

Billy Porter Reveals HIV Status & That His Memoir Is Coming: 'It Created a Space for Profound Healing for Me' by Lindsey Sullivan

The category is: must read! On top of starring in the third and final season of Pose, playing the Fab G in the upcoming starry movie musical remake of Cinderella, making his directorial film…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:36AM

The Center for the Arts at George Mason University Announced a Full Lineup of In-Person Performances for the 2021/2022 ‘Great Performances At Mason by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:KRISTIN CHENOWETH, DIANNE REEVES, THE CHIEFTAINS,JERUSALEM QUARTET WITH PINCHAS ZUKERMAN & AMANDA FORSYTH, ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA WITH KIAN SOLTANI, CIRQUE ÉLOI…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 11:30AM

NEWS: D.C.’s National Theatre Announces Broadway at the National 2021-2022 Season by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

TOOTSIEPRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICALCOME FROM AWAYHAIRSPRAY Plus, subscribers receive first access to season specials:ALTON BROWN: BEYOND THE EATSHOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMASRENT – THE 25TH …

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 11:14AM

My Next Two Appearances by Trav S.D.

Slowly, slowly we come out of hibernation! Here are my next two public appearances, one of which is actually live, thanks to the fact that I fully vaxxed! Lower East Side Festival of the Art…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 11:06AM

Review: Stags, Network Theatre by Anna Perry

Review: Stags, Network Theatre3.0Overall ScoreIf you’re enjoying our content, then please consider becoming a member, with every penny going towards keeping paying AYT going and paying our…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 11:03AM

DANCING THROUGH DARK TIMES: THE RETURN OF LIVE PERFORMANCES IN FRANCE by Robert Shuman

(Olivia Salazar-Winspear’s article appeared on France 24, 5/13.)   As a storytelling tool, a ritual or a release, dance has been with us since our earliest days as humans. As live perfor…

SOURCE: stagevoices.com at 11:03AM

‘Maintains a high standard of celebratory storytelling’: RAPUNZEL – Chickenshed Theatre (Online review) by John Chapman

Prompted by the recent retirement of their artistic director – the visionary Lou Stein – I decided to opt for Chickenshed’s latest to video release Rapunzel which turned out to be one …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM

Who do you want to see what we call “Places, please!”

Get this. We’re only six months away from our FIFTH (!) ANNUAL THEATERMAKERS SUMMIIT! And this year’s theme? “Places, Please!” 🙂 My team is already hard at work making this the be…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00AM
Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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The Royal Ballet: 21st-Century Choreographers review – racing out of the blocks by Lyndsey Winship

Royal Opera House, London Works by Christopher Wheeldon, Crystal Pite and rising star Kyle Abraham reveal a company eager to pursue expressive and exciting directions It is a statement of in…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:48AM

Movie Musicals 2021: 3 Thoughts on 3 Trailers by JK

Movie Musicals 2021: 3 Thoughts on 3 Trailers Maybe theater fans were extra good this past year. As a reward for enduring a pandemic, maybe we are being rewarded with not one, but three mo…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 10:48AM

Watch Sara Bareilles Turn Girls5Eva Reviews Into a Broadway Song by Dan Meyer

The Tony-nominated composer, along with Renée Elise Goldberry, Andrew Rannells, and Erika Henningson, took over TikTok May 18.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:47AM

The Drama Book Shop to reopen June 10, 2021, now a Hamilton alumni enterprise by New York Theater

 The Drama Book Shop will reopen to the public on June 10, 2021 in its new location, under the proprietorship of Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda and director Thomas Kail. The century-o…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 10:44AM

Watch Audra McDonald at the Piano With a Young Aretha Franklin in New Trailer for Respect by Logan Culwell-Block

The biopic features the six-time Tony winner as mother to the Queen of Soul (played by Jennifer Hudson).

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Checking In With… Freestyle Love Supreme's Aneesa Folds by Andrew Gans

"I've been so inspired by those brave enough to speak up around me. Thank you for doing the work. You shouldn't have to."

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:37AM

BroadwayCon 2021: Backstage Stories with Broadway's Stage Managers by Broadwaycon

Stage Managers are the communication hub of any production; they schedule rehearsals, take the notes, call the cues, and maintain the Broadway shows you love. Stage managers from shows like …

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:36AM

BroadwayCon 2021: The Pandemic Pivot by Broadwaycon

COVID-19 disrupted any sort of plan for the theatre maker. Join actors, producers, artistic directors, and more as they share their insight on how they stayed focused, kept creative, and eve…

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:36AM

BroadwayCon 2021: Ready, Willing, and Very Abled: Inclusion through a Disability Lens by Broadwaycon

Join us for a forum to help identify the onus of change and to provide actionable steps toward improving disabled representation in the performing arts. We'll ask whether the dearth of disab…

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:36AM

BroadwayCon 2021: BroadwayCon Feud by Broadwaycon

Guess what the fans in our survey said as our onstage guests and attendees engage in an epic feud. Contestants: Ryann Redmon, Alex Boniello, Jelani Remy, and Lesli Margherita Emcee: Jenn Co…

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:36AM

BroadwayCon 2021: Thrilling Combination: Movement Work on Broadway by Broadwaycon

With the rise of intimacy direction, there are more movement-focused professions represented on Broadway productions than ever before. But what do they all do? And how do they work together?…

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:36AM

The Muny Will Present 5 Musicals This Summer in Revised Schedule by Andrew Gans

The reduced summer season launches July 26 with Smokey Joe's Cafe.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:26AM

Drama Book Shop, Backed by Lin-Manuel Miranda, to Open in June by Michael Paulson

The quirky bookstore, which sells scripts and other theater-related work, was acquired by a team of “Hamilton” alumni after years of struggle.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:18AM

Next Up at the Home of ‘Beach Blanket Babylon’? A Circus, of Course. by Julia Jacobs

The San Francisco theater where the musical revue ran for decades will get a new show in the fall by the 7 Fingers, a Montreal circus collective.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:18AM

The Drama Book Shop Will Reopen in New Location in June by Dan Meyer

The store was promised new life in 2019 by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Thomas Kail, Jefferey Seller, and James L. Nederlander after it faced threats of shuttering permanently.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:17AM

Noelle Viñas Wins Jeffry Melnick New Playwright Award

The award will be presented during a digital celebration for the 25th Anniversary of The Dorothy Strelsin New American Writers Group at Primary Stages.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:12AM

Telly Leung, Elizabeth Stanley, Devere Rogers, More Featured on Mapping the College Audition Podcast, Launching May 19 by Logan Culwell-Block

The series demystifies the college audition process with interviews from artists who made it big—and faculty from the colleges that trained them.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:10AM

New circus show to take the stage in Club Fugazi, former venue of ‘Beach Blanket Babylon’ by Lily Janiak

Club Fugazi Experiences plans to make the by 7 Fingers show a love letter to San Francisco for both tourists and locals.

SOURCE: San Francisco Chronicle at 10:00AM

Kathryn Hahn Really Wants Theatres to Reopen—So She Did The Sisters Rosensweig From Her Garage by Dan Meyer

The stage and screen favorite talks about the play's legacy, her virtual co-stars, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM
Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Pageant's David Drake, Dick Scanlan, Jack Plotnick, More Reunite on Stars in the House May 19 by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:51AM

Drama Book Shop, Now Owned by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Thomas Kail, to Reopen in June

The shop throws opens its doors next month on 39th Street.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:42AM

Review: Group.BR Presents Scenes From the Pandemic in Metanóia

The New York-based Brazilian theater troupe presents a short play in Downtown Live about what we've all been through this past year.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:42AM

Gruesome Playground Injuries by Darryl Reilly

Cameron Cueva Clarke and Logan Alexis Troyer , each offer riveting performances energetically rendering the poignant complexities of their dysfunctional characters. Director Tyler Riley’s…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 09:38AM

GRACE NOTES: Wednesday, May 19, 2021 by Susan Grace

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Ariana DeBose, Josh Groban, Victoria Clark, More Join Lineup for 2nd Virtual Edition of Broadway Barks by Andrew Gans

The 23rd installment of the annual pet adoption event, founded by Bernadette Peters and the late Mary Tyler Moore, will stream May 23.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:25AM

‘Duck Harbor’ from 1st Stage to serialize the surprise of a bicoastal love by News Desk

1st Stage embarks on a surprise-filled new web series, Duck Harbor, by renowned playwrights E. M. Lewis and Bob Bartlett, who collaborate on the clever, humorous, and heartwarming story …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:21AM

Sea Tea Comedy Theater plans summer reopening with lots of laughs to help people process the pandemic together by Christopher Arnott

Sea Tea Improv is preparing to roar back to life this summer, holding live improv comedy classes again in June and reopening its Sea Tea Comedy Theater in July.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 09:17AM

Watch Trailer for Aretha Franklin Biopic Respect, With Jennifer Hudson, Audra McDonald

Saycon Sengbloh and Hailey Kilgore are also featured in the ensemble.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:06AM

Audra McDonald, Steven Pasquale, Taylor Schilling, and More Discuss New TV Series The Bite

Learn all about this new series from the creators of The Good Wife.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:06AM

‘Pirates. Feminism. Burps’: Sooz Kempner tells all about new podcast series The Ballad of Anne & Mary by Kirsty Herrington

Sooz Kempner stars in Long Cat Media’s brand new five-part musical podcast series The Ballad of Anne & Mary, which tells the story of Anne Bonny and Mary Read, two of the most notoriou…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM

Seattle-area high school students create filmed performance of their experiences during COVID by Dusty Somers

Intiman’s STARFISH Project offers free after-school technical theater training for high school students. This year's project is reaching its culmination with a filmed performance that will…

SOURCE: www.seattletimes.com at 09:00AM
Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Vonda Kay Van Dyke: The Ventriloquist Miss America by Trav S.D.

Hats off today to Vonda Kay Van Dyke (b. 1943), the first Miss America to attain that distinction showcasing ventriloquism in the talent portion of the competition. It’s funny — it’s a…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 08:54AM
Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Today on Broadway: Wednesday, May 19, 2021 by Matt Tamanini

World Explodes Thanks to ‘DEH’ Trailer, ‘Paradise Square’ to Launch Pre-Broadway Run in December, Paper Mill Announces 2021-22 Season “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday throu…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 07:55AM

London Theatre News Today: Wednesday 19 May by Megan

Kevin Clifton and Faye Tozer join the cast of Singin' In The Rain at Sadler's Wells and Come From Away extends booking to 2022. The post London Theatre News Today: Wednesday 19 May appeared …

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 07:51AM

Felix Wehrle: The Elastic Skin Man by Trav S.D.

Felix Wehrle (1858-1933) was born in Mount Ida, Wisconsin and discovered in his youth that he possessed the unsettling ability to stretch his skin in great bunches and tug it like taffy. Eve…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 07:48AM

Dear Evan Hansen - You Will Be Found | 2021 West End Teaser by Official London Theatre

Olivier-Award winning musical, Dear Evan Hansen will return to the West End's Noel Coward Theatre on 26 October with tickets on sale now! Tickets available: https://officiallondontheatre.c…

SOURCE: YouTube at 07:20AM

Our trip to the first performance of Cruise by Megan

"A powerhouse solo performance, full of nostalgia and a love story to life", our thoughts on Cruise and it's celebration of queer culture. Must end 13 June! The post Our trip to the first p…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 07:15AM

Pandemic Theatre….with Children: A year in the life of one theatre educator by Brit Christopher

What can you say, this year has been a crazy ride. Here, one theatre educator reflects on a year making theatre with children...in a pandemic.

SOURCE: blog.stageagent.com at 07:01AM
Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Arts In the City, May 2021 | Arts In the City by CUNY TV

We’ve got a terrific and thought provoking show coming your way this month, including a new exhibition on race, beads for a good cause and chocolate making in Harlem.It all starts May 18th…

SOURCE: YouTube at 06:41AM

Virtual Dance: HELGI TOMASSON’S SWAN LAKE (SF Ballet) by Jim Allen

San Francisco Ballet (SF Ballet) is presenting Helgi Tomasson’s Swan Lake from May 20 to June 9, 2021, closing SF Ballet’s 2021 Digital Season. The archival capture from 2016 stars Princ…

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 06:41AM

Virtual Theater: THE LAST FIVE YEARS 20TH ANNIVERSARY REUNION (Jason Robert Brown, Daisy Prince, Norbert Leo Butz, Lauren Kennedy and BJ Jones from No by Tony Frankel

A 20th Anniversary reunion event for Northlight Theatre’s world premiere of The Last Five Years — featuring performances and conversation with playwright Jason Robert Brown, direct…

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 06:41AM

NY Theater Event: BEHIND THE CURTAIN: A VIRTUAL TOUR OF THE BEGINNINGS OF BROADWAY (Peculiar Works Project) by Gregory Bernard

This week’s recommendation for THEATER NERDS: Behind the Curtain is a unique look at New York City’s earliest theaters—the birth of Broadway—through images of its locations, its bui…

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 06:41AM

How a Review Changed Both Sarah Silverman and Our Critic

A.O. Scott critiqued her approach to comedy in a 2005 movie. Now they sit down to talk about what he got right and wrong, and why owning up to mistakes is freeing.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 06:41AM

4 reasons why Alex Newell (‘Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist’) will get an Emmy nomination by Kevin Jacobsen

Alex Newell has been a stealthy scene-stealer since the beginning of “Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist.” As Zoey’s landlord-turned-best friend Mo, Newell turns in a confident performanc…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 06:38AM

5 costume designers explain how the internet changed their jobs for the better [EXCLUSIVE VIDEO INTERVIEW] by Christopher Rosen

For some of the top costume designers in television and film, one thing has changed their jobs dramatically over the last two decades: the internet. “How it can enhance your work just dail…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 06:38AM

Leslie Odom Jr. Joins ‘Knives Out 2’ Cast by Angelique Jackson

Oscar nominee and Tony winner Leslie Odom Jr. is the latest A-lister to join star Daniel Craig in “Knives Out 2,” the star-studded sequel to Rian Johnson’s 2019 hit whodunnit. In what …

SOURCE: Variety at 06:37AM

Variety Wins Webby Award for Best Entertainment Website by Antonio Ferme

Variety has won the Webby Award for best entertainment website, the Webbys announced on Tuesday. The category — general websites and mobile sites, entertainment — considers sites that a…

SOURCE: Variety at 06:37AM

‘A real sense of live theatre bursts through the screen’: WAITING FOR LEFTY – Two Lines Productions (Online review) by Ian Foster

A digital production of Waiting for Lefty, updated to the modern day, breathes some sharp, fresh air into the Zoom theatre form.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:00AM
Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Jack Holden and Bronagh Lagan chat through 4 scenes of Cruise | West End Interview by Official London Theatre

We caught up with writer and performer of Cruise, Jack Holden, and director Bronagh Lagan to chat all about bringing their ideas to life and the inspiration behind the scenes. Get tickets n…

SOURCE: YouTube at 05:30AM
Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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WAPPA dancers rise to the challenge by Peter J Snee

“You, me, us, together…” Human connectivity, dramatically reshaped by the challenges of 2020, lies at the heart of LINK Dance

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 03:46AM

The Theatre Times Launches Third Edition of IOTF: International Online Theatre Festival by The Theatre Times

ANNOUNCING: IOTF 2021: THE THIRD INTERNATIONAL ONLINE THEATRE FESTIVAL Future Directions: R3 May 20, 2021 – June 4, 2021 IOTF is back! Now in its third year, this year’s festival showcas…

SOURCE: thetheatretimes.com at 03:00AM
Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Katy Rudd: the high-flying director who can’t resist a risk by Arifa Akbar

In the last of our series profiling rising theatre talents, the director of The Ocean at the End of the Lane shares her excitement at the return of live performance Everyone wanted to be inv…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:54AM

May 19: A storm in a PR teacup by Mark Shenton

... Read More The post May 19: A storm in a PR teacup first appeared on Shenton Stage.

SOURCE: shentonstage.com at 01:33AM
Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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A Night to Dismember 5-21-21 by Jamie Damaso

San Diego Parks and Rec Friday, May 21, 2021 @6pm PST Join us… if you dare! A Night to Dismember Join these monsters, maniacs, and miscreants in a haunting whodunit of murderous mayhem. Th…

SOURCE: theatrenerds.com at 12:51AM

Visit Ancient Cyprus to Celebrate the Rebirth of Spring in Persou, Opening May 19 by Talaura Harms

The world premiere of the immersive theatre experience runs at Chelsea's the cell theatre through June 5.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

DANCE NEWS: Ballet Hispánico Announces Linda Celeste Sims as Company’s New Rehearsal Director by The Dance Enthusiast

DANCE NEWS: Ballet Hispánico Announces Linda Celeste Sims as Company’s New Rehearsal Director

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 12:00AM

NAATCO's Streaming Presentation of Our Town Premieres May 19 by Dan Meyer

The virtual benefit features an all-Asian American cast, including Amy Hill and Midori Frances Iwama.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

25+ Stage Performances to Watch May 19-20 - See 'The Sisters Rosensweig,' Joe Morton, Camille A. Brown, NAATCO's 'Our Town' and more

With in-person theatre still a rarity for the time being, many companies and performers from Broadway and beyond are showcasing their work online. Below are performances you can watch this W…

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

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic