Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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Review: Oslo Once Again Wonders Why Israelis and Palestinians Can't Get Along

J.T. Rogers's Tony-winning docudrama is now an HBO movie starring Ruth Wilson and Andrew Scott.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:24PM

Call Answered: Christine Nguyen: Actress, The Bold Type, Nurses, Asian Representation by Adam Rothenberg

With Christine Nguyen’s demanding acting schedule, I’m thrilled she had time to do an interview with me. Christine can currently be seen on the final season of The Bold Type a show about…

SOURCE: Call Me Adam at 11:18PM

Bangarra announces their first ever dedicated work for children: WARU by Sean McLoughlin

Australia’s leading Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander performing arts company, Bangarra Dance Theatre is thrilled to announce their first ever

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 11:08PM

Cyberpuppetry: I Am The Bear and Vancouver. Puppetry: Voyeur. Both: Dixon Place. by New York Theater

In “I Am The Bear,” Jerrell L. Henderson, wearing a t-shirt that says “I Am Black History,” tells the story of how he was walking to work when he was stopped by a police car because …

SOURCE: New York Theater at 11:03PM
Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Paul Rudnick Talks ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ Musical and New Novel ‘Playing the Palace’ by Antonio Ferme

Paul Rudnick‘s “Playing The Palace” has been years in the making. The novel follows a New York City event planner named Carter Ogden who unexpectedly sparks a love affair with Edgar, t…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:11PM
Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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Virtual Theater Review: THE LAST FIVE YEARS (ICT, Long Beach) by Tony Frankel

HIGH FIVE Jason Robert Brown’s The Last Five Years is contextually brilliant: it is a two-character musical that starts at the end of a five year relationship for the woman, but at the be…

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 09:41PM

Virtual Theater Review: SOMEONE ELSE’S HOUSE (Geffen) by Tony Frankel

I WANT TO SEE MORE DEAD PEOPLE Who doesn’t love a good ghost story? Jared Mezzocchi (Russian Troll Farm, my favorite theater stream of the COVID era) brings an Amityville Horror-esque, tr…

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 09:41PM

Virtual Opera: CIRCUS DAYS AND NIGHTS (World Premiere by Philip Glass, David Henry Hwang & Tilde Björfors; Streaming LIVE) by Tony Frankel

COME JOIN THE CIRCUS AS A METAPHOR FOR LIFE It’s here! The world premiere of a new opera by Philip Glass which will take place on Malmö Opera‘s main stage with live music to a live audi…

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 09:41PM

The Atlanta Opera will return home to Cobb Energy for its 2021-22 season by Scott Freeman

Earlier this spring, Tomer Zvulun walked into an empty Cobb Energy Performing... The post The Atlanta Opera will return home to Cobb Energy for its 2021-22 season appeared first on ARTS ATL.

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 09:41PM

Tonys rip up the awards-show playbook with a streaming-only ceremony on Paramount+ by Aida Ylanan

A date finally has been announced for the much-delayed 2020 Tony Awards. But watching it will require a Paramount+ account.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 09:40PM

Has BLM really changed the arts?

A year after the murder of George Floyd, black creativity and inclusion in the sector are more vital than ever, writes the founder of campaigning group Inc Arts

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 09:38PM

SAG-AFTRA Names Duncan Crabtree-Ireland New Executive Director by Gene Maddaus

SAG-AFTRA made it official on Wednesday, appointing longtime general counsel Duncan Crabtree-Ireland as the group’s new national executive director. Crabtree-Ireland takes over for David W…

SOURCE: Variety at 09:37PM

SBA Says ‘Save Our Stages’ Funding Approval Notices Are Being Sent to Indie Venues — But No Money Yet by Jem Aswad

UPDATED: The Small Business Administration stated Wednesday that notices of approved relief money from the $16 billion Save Our Stages act — which was passed into law nearly five months ag…

SOURCE: Variety at 09:37PM

Glenn Close Breaks Down Her Most Iconic Costumes by Jazz Tangcay

From the black leather jacket in “Fatal Attraction” to her zebra-print coat dress from “101 Dalmatians,” Glenn Close has more than 56 costumes and accessories from characters she has…

SOURCE: Variety at 09:37PM

Review: ‘Brilliant Mind’ is digital theater that actually uses technology in a new way by Lily Janiak

The production utilizes digital gadgetry that enhances storytelling in inventive ways, including a texting component that engages audiences.

SOURCE: San Francisco Chronicle at 09:21PM
Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Samuel E. Wright, voice of Sebastian the crab in ‘The Little Mermaid,’ dies at 72 by Emily Langer

He later received a Tony Award nomination for his performance as the ill-fated Mufasa in the Broadway version of “The Lion King.”

SOURCE: Washington Post at 08:54PM

Long-Delayed Tony Awards Finally Have A Date — Sept. 26 by Tony Awards – Cbs New York

The long-delayed Tony Awards have been given a fall air date and a four-hour streaming canvas to celebrate the pandemic-shortened Broadway season that upended the theater world.

SOURCE: CBS 2 TV at 08:50PM

George Salazar on Meeting Joe Iconis for the First Time and the Impact of Michael in the Bathroom by BroadwayWorld

Watch the FULL interview HERE: http://bway.world/GeorgeSalazarBL Want more Backstage Live episodes? Visit http://bway.world/BackstageLive Richard Ridge chats with Broadway favorite George …

SOURCE: YouTube at 08:24PM

The Tony Awards Return! But You’ll Have to Pay to See ‘Em by Matthew Wexler

The Tony Awards has finally announced its broadcast date — but you'll have to subscribe to Paramount+ to see the entire show. The post The Tony Awards Return! But You’ll Have to Pay to …

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 08:03PM
Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Alia Jones-Harvey on her producing journey and opening up Broadway to POC by Erin Kahn

Alia Jones-Harvey never wanted to be a Broadway producer. In fact, she didn’t even know it was on the table. After realizing she wasn’t cut out to be a mechanical engineer, she went to b…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 07:26PM
Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Clybourne Park by Patty Craft

We're more alike than our differences suggest. The post Clybourne Park appeared first on Dramatics Magazine Online.

SOURCE: Dramatics Magazine at 06:21PM
Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Odds & Ends: Watch Isaac Powell Show Off Pride and Much More for New Campaign by Broadway.com

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed. Isaac Powell Tapped for Steamy Calvin Klein Pride Campaign West Side Story star Isaac Powell has been tapped for Calvin Klein's an…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:36PM

POST MODERN JUKEBOX confirms Australian tour by Peter J Snee

The pop-jazz phenomenon makes its long-awaited return to live performance with a celebration of the new Roaring 20s travelling across

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 05:30PM

Claypaky | “Shine a Light” Special Merchandising Collection and Final Donation to Charities by Michael Eddy

Back in December 2020, Claypaky launched “Shine a Light”, a song dedicated to everyone in the entertainment industry. Together with the song, Claypaky decided to produce a limited “Shi…

SOURCE: Stage Directions at 05:22PM

Paulini is the Killer Queen by Peter J Snee

The high-octane rock musical WE WILL ROCK YOU is set to tour Australia in an all-new arena production that will

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 05:13PM
Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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The Tony Awards Announce Return on Sunday, September 26, 2021 by Michael Eddy

CBS and Tony Award Productions will celebrate Broadway’s return of live theatre with a multi-platform event, The Tony Awards® Present: Broadway’s Back! on Sunday, September 26 (9:00-11:…

SOURCE: Stage Directions at 04:53PM

In the News: Keala Settle Performs Live in London, Sophie Okonedo Joins Modern Love by Talaura Harms

Plus, Broadway’s Best Shows' Show of Titles streaming concert reschedules to June 13.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:49PM

Review: This American Wife by Nicole Serratore

Interrogating twirling housewives and the performance of realness, this satirical offering from Fake Friends works best when using its own voice. Nicole Serratore reviews. The post Review:…

SOURCE: exeuntnyc.com at 04:49PM

Stars in the House Welcomes Andrea Martin, Caroline Rhea, and Jack Plotnick May 26 by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:32PM

Chris Noth To Reprise Role Of Mr. Big In Max Original AND JUST LIKE THAT…

Noth’s film credits include “Lovelace” with Amanda Seyfried and Peter Sarsgaard, “Elsa & Fred” with Christopher Plummer and Marcia Gay Harden, “Frankie Go Boom,” a pivotal …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:18PM

André Holland, Michelle Williams, Marin Ireland, More Set for Hilton Als Presents Part 2: Selections from Tennessee Williams by Dan Meyer

New York Theatre Workshop will also present Born 1000 Times as part of its artistic instigator projects.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:18PM

Episode 43- How to Have a HARRY POTTER DAY at Universal, HAGRIDS full ride, FOOD, rides, and wands! by Framily Travel

Join the Broadway Bradshaws as they have a Harry Potter day at Universal in both parks! We love a theme and we really lean into it on this day. We try lots of treats, grownup drinks, eat at …

SOURCE: YouTube at 04:17PM

Wendy Wasserstein Project Virtual Celebration 2021 by TDF

In 1998, Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Wendy Wasserstein and TDF wanted to see if theatre was still relevant to young people. We took eight high school students to see six shows in one s…

SOURCE: YouTube at 04:12PM

David Lan: In the age of apartheid, theatre resisted by David Lan

The theatre director and writer looks back at the spirit of protest that fuelled daring dramas staged in South Africa 50 years ago I grew up in South Africa during the bleak, violent, seemin…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:12PM

‘This American Wife’ Sits at the Crossroads of Camp and ‘Real Housewives’ by David Cote

This American Wife sets out to be an avant-garde, haute-camp allegory of seduction, corruption, and betrayal that conspicuously consumes itself.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 04:08PM

SBA begins sending notice of grant awards for the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant program by Caitlin Huston

The Small Business Administration began sending notices of awards Wednesday to approved applicants for the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant program. Funds have not yet been distributed, but a…

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 04:06PM
Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Howard University Names Its Fine Arts College For Chadwick Boseman by Anastasia Tsioulcas

The university announced Wednesday that it is naming its newly reestablished college for performing and visual arts after the late, beloved actor and Howard alumnus.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:48PM

Choreographer Anna Halprin, Who Redefined Dance As A Tool For Healing, Dies At 100 by Anastasia Tsioulcas

The groundbreaking California-based dancer and choreographer made high art, but also created works that were solidly for the community. She died at age 100.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:48PM

Opera on the Rooftop Parking by Rick Meghiddo

The Long Beach Opera did it again! The production of Les Enfants Terribles at the rooftop parking of the new 2ND & PCH Shopping Mall follows a long list of avant-garde creations by this…

SOURCE: www.culturalweekly.com at 03:35PM

Open-Air Peformances Return, With Some Caution and Caveats by American Theatre Editors

As the nation's outdoor theatres prepare to return to stages this summer, some have concerns about capacity and safety, while others are roaring back at full speed.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:08PM

Anna Halprin Dies at 100; Choreographer Committed to Experimenting by Jack Anderson

Her work, which stressed improvisation, attracted students, disciples and enthusiasts fascinated by the creative issues she explored and the way she explored them.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 03:06PM

Why Some Indoor Theatres Are Taking It Outside by American Theatre Editors

Some companies, eager to return to the stage, are building new ones outdoors, gambling that al fresco offerings will both serve and draw their communities.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:04PM

Can’t Have People in the Theatre? Bring Theatre to the People by Amelia Merrill

How 3 theatres are shaping outdoor offerings to the needs and stories of the communities and spaces they live among.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:02PM

Theatre on the Road and on the Run by American Theatre Editors

Theatremakers in New York, Philadelphia, and Seattle are meeting audiences at the park, in the street, and all places in between.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:00PM
Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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For a New Troupe, Going Digital Has Been Easier Than Returning Live by Stuart Miller

Molière in the Park garnered praise for Zoom productions of “Tartuffe” and other plays. Putting on an outdoor show in Brooklyn has been another matter.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 02:48PM

Embracing Serendipity, These Seniors Clowned Their Way Through The Pandemic

by Rotimi Agbabiaka The perils of the pandemic have challenged many to develop coping mechanisms for dealing with the stress. Some have taken up bread baking and home gardening while othe…

SOURCE: Theatre Bay Area at 02:45PM

Lynn Nottage and Miranda Haymon’s The Watering Hole Will Reopen NYC’s Signature Theatre by Dan Meyer

The immersive installation will reimagine the Off-Broadway space with interconnected new pieces by a collection of BIPOC artists.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:38PM

Bay Area Theatre Takes First Steps Towards In-Person Performance

by Nicole Gluckstern The last live, in-person show I saw in a venue was the opening (and closing) night performance of Lydia R. Diamond?s Toni Stone at ACT, on March 11, 2020. Since that …

SOURCE: Theatre Bay Area at 02:31PM

Howard University Renames College of Fine Arts for Late Alum Chadwick Boseman by Logan Culwell-Block

The reestablished college named for the Ma Rainey's Black Bottom and Black Panther star will be led by Dean (and Howard alumn) Phylicia Rashad.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:23PM

July 4 fireworks will return to riverfront, but Fair St. Louis is on hold until 2022 by Valerie Schremp Hahn St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Fireworks will return to the St. Louis riverfront this July Fourth, but without the usual three days of Fair St. Louis activities.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 02:12PM

America’s Birthday Parade returns to downtown St. Louis July 3 by Valerie Schremp Hahn St. Louis Post-Dispatch

It will feature elements from the Annie Malone, PrideFest and St. Patrick’s Day parades, which were all canceled in 2020 and 2021 because of the pandemic.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 02:12PM

One That Got Away: Footloose by JK

 One That Got Away: Footloose (1998) In the late 1990's I was in the middle of my "theater snob" period, and I missed a lot of fun shows. One of those is the subject of this month's One Th…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 02:12PM
Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Ann Dowd Will Star in a Solo 'Choose Your Own Adventure' Adaptation of Enemy of the People by Ryan McPhee

Robert Icke will adapt and direct the Ibsen work, with performances beginning in June at the Park Avenue Armory.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:49PM

What to Watch in The New Year: May 26

THE DESTRUCTION OF JANE: The miniseries stars stars Paul Pecorino and Rob Eco as Jane and Tarzan, respectively, and features special cameo appearances by Mario Cantone and Randy Rainbow.

SOURCE: Times Square Chronicles at 01:42PM

Foxwoods fully reopens, bringing back zipline, drive-in movies, pool parties and concerts by Christopher Arnott

Foxwoods Resort Casino has reopened at full capacity, bringing back its spa, zipline ride, Pequot Museum. The two main performance venues have been renamed, with the Grand Theater becoming t…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 01:37PM

2020 Tony Awards Get Compromise Hybrid Show Set for September on Paramount Plus and CBS Network by Roger Friedman

The 2020 Tony Awards are coming, at last, almost 18 months late. The date is September 26th. The show will be divided

SOURCE: ShowBiz 411 at 01:36PM

74th Annual Tony Awards Date Announced by Matthew Herzog

The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing have announced that the 74th Annual Tony Awards ceremony will take place on Sunday, September 26, 2021 at 7 PM EST. The Tony Awards will str…

SOURCE: tourstoyou.org at 01:34PM

Diana DeGarmo and Ace Young Will Star in Virtual Production of First Date by Andrew Gans

Meg Fofonoff directs the Alan Zachary-Michael Weiner-Austin Winsberg musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:31PM

Seth Remembers Pageant and Shares Brittney Johnson's Favorite Wicked Song by Seth Rudetsky

This week, Seth hosts a battle of Elphaba's vs. Glinda's and enjoys a very personal reunion.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:30PM

Anna Halprin, Choreographer Committed to Experimenting, Dies at 100 by Jack Anderson

Her work, which stressed improvisation, attracted students, disciples and enthusiasts fascinated by the creative issues she explored and the way she explored them.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 01:13PM

At last, the Tonys set the date: The theater awards will be handed out Sept. 26 on CBS by Peter Marks

The pandemic-delayed ceremony will come 11 months after the 2019-2020 nominations were announced.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 01:06PM
Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Alan Partridge takes the stage with a Stratagem to heal Britain by Chris Wiegand

Steve Coogan’s blazered broadcaster promises to bring a touch of TV evangelism and hatred of speed bumps on tour next year in venues across post-Brexit UK Alan Partridge is to embark on a …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:54PM

Top 10 books about ballet | Erin Kelly by Erin Kelly

From Noel Streatfeild to David Hallberg, this is a literature of passion and madness, ambition and addiction Two things that make us human are art and sport, and ballet is where those two th…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:54PM

Lynn Nottage's Immersive Installation, The Watering Hole, Will Welcome Audiences Back to Signature Theatre

Nottage will work with director Miranda Haymon and a band of collaborators to reimagine theatrical space in one of off-Broadway's most significant theaters.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:36PM

Performer Stuff Academy Vocal Coach Series Featuring Jenny Kim-Godfrey Lesson Eight by Performerstuff

Performer Stuff Academy Vocal Coach Series Featuring Jenny Kim-Godfrey Lesson Eight Written by: Tiffany Wilkie May 26, 2021 Performer Stuff Academy continues with our series of FREE voc…

SOURCE: performerstuff.com at 12:34PM

Broadway’s Tony Awards, Delayed by Pandemic, Set for September by Michael Paulson

Most of the prizes will be announced on the Paramount+ streaming service, followed by a starry concert celebrating Broadway on CBS television.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:33PM

The 2020 Tony Awards Have Not One But TWO Events! Here's The Scoop!

Those magnificent 2020 Tony Award Nominees will be donning their fanciest outfits at home Sunday, September 26th!

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 12:29PM

Tony Awards are coming — but network TV will be showing a Broadway celebration instead by Chris Jones

More songs, fewer speeches: The actual awards ceremony will play second fiddle to a celebration of the return of Broadway performances this summer.

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 12:28PM

Livestreaming a Conversation: MASTER-LESS

By . Presenting Unrehearsed Futures: MASTER-LESS livestreaming on the global, commons-based peer produced HowlRound TV network at howlround.tv Thursday 3 June 2021 at 4 a.m.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 12:24PM

The 74th Annual ‘Tony Awards’ And ‘The Tony Awards Present: Broadway’s Back!’ Come To CBS September 26th by Tony Awards – Cbs New York

CBS and Tony Award Productions will celebrate Broadway’s highly anticipated return to live theatre with a multiplatform event The Tony Awards Present: Broadway's Back! Sunday, September 26…

SOURCE: CBS 2 TV at 12:15PM

The 2020 Tony Awards will air in September on Paramount+ by Johnny Oleksinski

In a bit of a blow to the theater industry's visibility, for the first time ever the Radio City Music Hall award show celebrating the best of Broadway will air mostly on the streaming platfo…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 12:13PM

Broadway's Biggest Night Is On! The 74th Annual Tony Awards Sets September Date by Broadway.com

A date has been set for Broadway's biggest night! CBS and Tony Award Productions will celebrate the return of live theater on Broadway with a multi-platform event, The Tony Awards Present: B…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:12PM

SAMUEL E. WRIGHT, WHO VOICED SEBASTIAN IN ‘THE LITTLE MERMAID,’ DIES AT 74 by Robert Shuman

(Haley Bosselman’s article appeared in Variety, 5/25; Photo: Variety.) Samuel E. Wright, the actor who voiced Sebastian in “The Little Mermaid,” has died. He was 74. The news of his de…

SOURCE: stagevoices.com at 12:08PM

Review: A Giant Dog Bed/ Reclining Duet, Take Me Somewhere Festival by Órla Quilligan

Review: A Giant Dog Bed/ Reclining Duet, Take Me Somewhere Festival3.0Overall ScoreA Giant Dog Bed / Reclining Duet is a 30 minute online screened film created and performed by Lucy Suggate,…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 12:03PM

Hadestown Band Posts Equity Initiative, Seeking Racial and Gender Diversity in Hiring Broadway Musicians by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning musical is scheduled to resume performances on Broadway September 2.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01PM

Tony Awards Will Air on Paramount Plus as CBS Sets ‘Broadway’s Back’ Concert Special by Brent Lang

The long-delayed Tony Awards will air primarily on Paramount Plus on Sept. 26, but certain key awards will be handed out as part of a celebration of theater that will air on the streaming se…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:00PM

Tony Awards Sets Date To Stream On Paramount+ Followed By Two-Hour Concert Event On CBS by Greg Evans

The long-awaited, pandemic-postponed 74th Annual Tony Awards will be a two-hour, streaming-only ceremony on Sunday, Sept. 26, available on CBS’ Paramount+ platform and followed immediately…

SOURCE: Deadline at 12:00PM

Tony Awards announce fall broadcast on Paramount+, Broadway special on CBS by Caitlin Huston

The 2019-2020 Tony Awards will take place Sept. 26, 2021, in a two-part event airing across different CBS platforms. A presentation of awards will air at 7 p.m. EST Sept 26. on Paramount+, t…

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 12:00PM

Faheem Majeed's art holds up a mirror to institutions, and himself by Kerry Cardoza

The artist’s new solo exhibition explores the impact and imperfections of the South Side Community Art Center. If you talk to the artist Faheem Majeed for mor…

SOURCE: www.chicagoreader.com at 12:00PM
Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Tony Awards, Sidelined by the Pandemic, Sets September Date for 4-Hour Celebration by Ryan McPhee

The 74th annual ceremony will air in two parts across Paramount+ and CBS.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:59AM

‘You Could Be King’ by American Theatre Editors

When it comes to Shakespeare and Western classics, questions of legacy and belonging get raised when Black men take the stage---and the answers are increasingly clear and powerful.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:28AM

A quartet of artists muse on the state of Broadway by Patrick Pacheco

With Broadway on the cusp of reopening after a long shutdown, four artists — a director-choreographer, an actor, a playwright and a designer — reflect on what one of them has called a �…

SOURCE: www.allarts.org at 11:28AM

2020 Tony Awards Presentation Date Announced

Find out when the winners will, at long last, be revealed.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:24AM

Ann Dowd to Star in Solo Adaptation of Ibsen's Enemy of the People

Robert Icke will adapt and direct the play, which will be performed this summer.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:24AM

Dear Evan Hansen Movie: Ben Platt Sings ‘Waving Through a Window’ in Latest Spot by Dan Meyer

The stage-to-screen adaptation will arrive in theatres September 24.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:13AM

Tony Nominee Samuel E. Wright, Known for The Lion King on Broadway and The Little Mermaid Film, Dies at 74 by Caitlin Moynihan

Two-time Tony nominated actor Samuel E. Wright, beloved for voicing the lovable Sebastian in The Little Mermaid, has died.  The cause was prostate cancer. His death was announced on the F…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:03AM

Catch Up with Raúl Esparza, Jeremy Jordan & 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 11:03AM

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s 50 Broadway Mentors . . . in Paperback! by Reilly Hickey

You asked for it, so you got it. Cast of Mentors: Short Sage Advice from 50 Broadway Superpowers was a quick best-seller when we launched it last holiday season.  And while my name is on th…

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

‘A smart & sassy study of loneliness & obsession’: HARM – Bush Theatre by Aleks Sierz

Harm, which has already been screened on BBC Four with Leanne Best, is a new monologue by Bruntwood Prize-winning playwright Phoebe Eclair-Powell and now the one-woman show stars Kelly Gough…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM
Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Edward Morehouse (1924 – 2021) by Darryl Reilly

The HB Studio Facebook page thread about his death was filled with former students’ testimonials of his greatness. There was mention of a video of him on YouTube, it’s a revelation. The …

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 10:55AM

Review: The Hound of the Baskervilles, The Watermill Theatre by Ryan Van Champion

Review: The Hound of the Baskervilles, The Watermill Theatre5.0Overall ScoreNever does the phrase ‘The Show Must Go On’ feel more appropriate than when referencing outdoor theatre. Come …

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 10:54AM

Literary Celebration to Mark Poet Itzik Manger’s 120th Birthday

On Sunday, May 30, a number of renowned singers and actors will perform songs by the great Yiddish poet, Itzik Manger, during an online literary event celebrating 120 years since his birth.

SOURCE: forward.com at 10:52AM

Get to Know the Principal Cast of the In The Heights Film by Marc J. Franklin

Ahead of the movie’s June 11 release, take a look at the actors starring in the screen adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda and Quiara Alegría Hudes’ Tony-winning musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:50AM

Tony Nominee Samuel E. Wright Dies at 74 by Dan Meyer

The performer, Broadway's original Mufasa in The Lion King, voiced Sebastian in Disney’s The Little Mermaid.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:40AM

NEWS: Entertainment company Crossroads Live buys Qdos Pantomimes by Press Releases

Crossroads Live has announced the acquisition of Qdos Pantomimes, the leading producer of pantomime across the UK. The transaction represents a further expansion of Crossroads Live, followin…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:30AM

Watch Brian d'Arcy James Perform Phil Collins' 'You'll Be in My Heart' From PBS' National Memorial Day Concert by Andrew Gans

Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise host the 32nd annual edition, also featuring Gladys Knight, Sara Bareilles, Denyce Graves, and Joe Morton.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:29AM

James Monroe Iglehart, Stephen Schwartz, Nikki M. James, More Appear at Shubert Foundation High School Theatre Festival May 26 by Logan Culwell-Block

The free, online event will feature performances from the best of NYC-area high school theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:27AM

#ConcertsForKids: Ajna Dance Company by Lincoln Center

Join Ajna Dance Company members in a new #ConcertsForKids premiere that explores what Bollywood dance has evolved into today. Experience a blend of classical Indian dance, Indian folk dance …

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:25AM

Winnie the Pooh: The New Musical Adaptation Will Premiere Off-Broadway This Fall by Talaura Harms

The show will feature life-size puppetry and music by The Sherman Brothers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:22AM

Theater to Stream: Concert Sets and Reimagined Classics by Elisabeth Vincentelli

Highlights include “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at Shakespeare’s Globe, the rising stars of LaGuardia High School and “Uncle Vanya” on PBS.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:12AM

Review: In the Heights Sounds the First Notes of an Extraordinary Summer

Lin-Manuel Miranda's first Broadway musical gets a lavish screen adaptation.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:12AM

Hadestown Musicians Pledge to Make Onstage Band More Equitable and Inclusive

The Tony-winning production is planning to return to Broadway on September 2.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:12AM

Roland Petit: A French Choreographer, Most Savored in France by Roslyn Sulcas

Ten years after his death, Petit is still considered an important figure in France, though his works haven’t been performed with great regularity.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:00AM
Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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BWW Album Review: Laura Bell Bundy's WOMEN OF TOMORROW is Poignant and Thought-Provoking

Laura Bell Bundy has returned to us with the poignant album WOMEN OF TOMORROW, which keenly mixes the vintage aural soundscapes of The Andrew Sisters, Doris Day, Peggy Lee, and classic MGM m…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:54AM

Virtual Theatre Today: Wednesday, May 26- George Salazar, Randy Rainbow, and More!

Today (May 26) in live streaming: George Salazar visits Backstage Live, Vineyard Theatre continues its Gala series with Randy Rainbow and KT Tunstall, and more!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:54AM

James Monroe Iglehart Hosts The 2021 High School Theatre Festival Presented By The Shubert Foundation Tonight

Over 100 talented young NYC public school theatre artists will make their VIRTUAL Broadway debuts in this special 2021 edition of The Shubert Foundation High School Theatre Festival for NYC …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:54AM

Meet the Students of Next on Stage: Musical Theatre Taught Charlotte Odusanya About Self Love and Respect

Contestant Charlotte Odusanya shares more about her charity, what musical theatre means to her, and a time to turned an embarrassing moment into a teachable lesson!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:54AM

Meet the Students of Next on Stage: Aisa Feratovic Shares Her Experience Participating in EduHam!

Contestant Aisa Feratovic shares more about her charity and her experience in participating in EduHam! Plus, she gives a shoutout!

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VIDEO: Can Andrew Rannells Guess How Much 1980s Items Cost Now?

James Corden challenges 'Black Monday' star Andrew Rannells to guess the price we paid for items from the 1980s. Does a pair of Pumps cost more than the first 'smartphone'?

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Broadway’s Post-Quarantine Season by David Sheward

With COVID infections dropping and vaccinations reaching higher levels, the New York theater is poised to reopen after a year and a half of lockdown. Both Governor Cuomo and Mayor DeBlasio h…

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GRACE NOTES: Wednesday, May 26, 2021 by Susan Grace

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Star-Studded Virtual Spectacular The Progress of Pride Will Celebrate the Intersection of Pride and Broadway by Bethany Rickwald

OUTTakes, a four-part interview and performance video series, will lead up to the event.

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Theater-Music-Film by Sandi Durell

Grammy Award-winning master trumpeter and composer Chris Botti has amassed a spectacular variety of honors, including multiple Gold and Platinum albums and will be featured at Summerstage in…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 09:15AM

Dorothy Christy: Well-Named for Comedy by Trav S.D.

Could there be a better name for a fictional classic comedy star than Dorothy Christy (1906-1977), seeing as how it combines the surname of Al Chistie with the given name of all those comedy…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:12AM

‘A West End stage is exactly where this story belongs’: CRUISE – Duchess Theatre by Maryam Philpott

Duchess Theatre, London – 13 June 2021 As theatres reopen, the long influence of digital forms is already making itself felt. Jack Holden’s new play Cruise premiered online last month vi…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM
Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Gemma Arterton play resumes in West End after Covid-related cancellation by Chris Wiegand

A performance of Walden at the Harold Pinter theatre in London was cancelled on Tuesday but all cast and crew ‘remain negative for Covid’ after the alert The West End play Walden, starri…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:33AM

Theatre Chat Live: Manny Tsakanika from Magic Mike Live and a #BackOnStage Q&A by Hira Desai

In this week's Theatre Chat Live, Jess talks to Manny Tsakanika from Magic Mike Live and answers your #BackOnStage questions! The post Theatre Chat Live: Manny Tsakanika from Magic Mike Live…

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Today on Broadway: Wednesday, May 26, 2021; ‘Ride the Cyclone’ Creator Brook Maxwell & Producer Kevin McCollum by Matt Tamanini

Shuberts Equality Initiatives, Debra Messing Joins “13” film, “Ride the Cyclone” Interview “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre …

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 07:55AM

Virtual Theater Review: THIS AMERICAN WIFE (FourthWall Theatrical, in association with Fake Friends and Jeremy O. Harris) by Tony Frankel

AS AMERICAN AS LEMON CHICKEN PIE Girrrrrrrrrrrrrrrl! Wazzup? So, listen, I saw the craziest thing the other night. No, not THAT thing. That’s old news. No, it’s this kinda performance ar…

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 07:48AM

Theater Podcast: MAGELLANICA (Audio Drama by E.M. Lewis from Artists Repertory Theatre in Portland, OR) by Tony Frankel

Streaming for free through June 30, 2021, is Artists Repertory Theatre’s five-part, four-hour audio drama Magellanica on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Sticher, and where you find podcasts.  Mag…

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 07:48AM

Theater: NORTHLIGHT THEATRE’S 2021-22 SEASON (Chicagoland) by Lamont Williams

NORTHLIGHT THEATRE ANNOUNCES ITS 2021-22 SEASON SONGS FOR NOBODIES By Joanna Murray-Smith Directed by Rob Lindley Music Direction by Andra Velis Simon Featuring Bethany Thomas September 23 �…

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Virtual Off-Broadway Theater: PLAY THE LINE (The Public) by Gregory Bernard

ENCORE STREAMING OF WORLD PREMIERE PLAY THE LINE BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND THROUGH JUNE 21, 2021 The Public Theater’s The Line, written by Jessica Blank and Erik Jensen and directed by Bl…

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 07:47AM

Samuel E. Wright, Who Voiced Sebastian in ‘The Little Mermaid,’ Dies at 74 by Haley Bosselman

Samuel E. Wright, the actor who voiced Sebastian in “The Little Mermaid,” has died. He was 74. The news of his death was confirmed in a Facebook post on Tuesday by his hometown Montgomer…

SOURCE: Variety at 07:47AM

London Theatre News Today: Wednesday 26 May by Hira Desai

Riverside Studios announces full casting for Samuel Beckett's masterpiece Happy Days including Simon Wolfe and Lisa Dwan. Find out more! The post London Theatre News Today: Wednesday 26 May …

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Theatre Chat Live Ep 19 | Magic Mike Live & #BackOnStage Q&A by Official London Theatre

This week we talk to Manny Tsakanika about Magic Mike London being #BackOnStage and how it feels to be back with his theatre family. Jess also talks about her experience of being back insid…

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AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS      Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds by Libby Purves and Friends

AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS      Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds INSTEAD OF TRAVEL…     So what do we need, to reopen a tiny Georgian playhouse in a time of continuing uncertainty, mas…

SOURCE: theatrecat.com at 07:22AM
Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Bergen International Festival, 26 May - 9 June preview - Norway meets America by The Arts Desk

Bergen International Festival - Preview Around 30 digital events to watch from anywhere around the world Bergen International Festival, the largest curated festival for music and performing …

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UK theatres promise to only cast trans actors in trans roles by Lanre Bakare Arts and Culture Correspondent

Trans casting statement signatories pledge to cast trans, non-binary and gender non-conforming performers Several of the biggest theatres in the UK have pledged to only cast trans, non-bina…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:18AM

‘Immensely enjoyable from start to finish’: The Callaway Sisters: Side By Side (Online review) ★★★★ by Emma Clarendon

The lovely and heartwarming concert The Callaway Sisters: Side By Side reunites the Tony-nominated siblings with some wonderful performances of classic songs.

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Review: PBT’s Open Air series brings performers and audiences back together by Sara Bauknecht / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The series, which brings together dozens of arts organizations, runs through Memorial Day on Flagstaff Hill.  

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 06:00AM
Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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They’ve Given $6 Million to the Arts. No One Knew Them, Until Now. by Cara Buckley

Moving quickly in the pandemic, a wealthy money manager underwrote performances via a new foundation, with a little help from a violin-obsessed adviser.

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“Becoming Dr. Ruth” Embodies Orphan’s Search for Family—Streaming Cinnabar by Patricia L. Morin

Mark St. Germain’s Dr. Ruth: Refugee, Sniper, Sex Guru by Patricia L. Morin Cinnabar Theater introduces us to Dr. Ruth, a lively, four-foot-seven, 69-year-old, matronly immigrant woman who…

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May 26: The show(s) must go on by Mark Shenton

... Read More The post May 26: The show(s) must go on first appeared on Shenton Stage.

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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David Rockwell's Book Drama, A Celebration of His Design Work, Released May 26 by Talaura Harms

The Tony Award-winning set designer and architect will donate the royalties from sales to The Actors Fund.

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Checking In With… A Strange Loop Obie Winner Elijah Caldwell by Andrew Gans

Caldwell will be part of Travis Moser's Just One Look: The Songs of Linda Ronstadt next month at The Green Room 42.

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DANCE NEWS: New Yorkers for Culture & Arts To Host Series of Nonpartisan City Council Candidate Forums by The Dance Enthusiast

DANCE NEWS: New Yorkers for Culture & Arts To Host Series of Nonpartisan City Council Candidate Forums

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The Tony Awards Are Set for September 26... But it's a Little Complicated - Two interconnected programs will celebrate the truncated pandemic season a

Two interconnected programs will celebrate the truncated pandemic season and Broadway's reopeningAt long last we have a date for the 2019-2020 Tony Awards: Sunday, September 26, 2021! Ever s…

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25+ Stage Performances to Watch May 26-27 - See Ali Stroker in concert, Frances McDormand, Kelli O'Hara, 'The Niceties' 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…

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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